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Mother shares heart-wrenching story of how her son, 17, died because he glanced at his ringing cellphone

PUBLIC SAFETY

STAFF PHOTO/NICK IWANYSHYN

Kathryn Field tries to hold back tears as she tells the story of her late son who died in a distracted driving collision, during an OPP texting and driving awareness event at the King City On Route Friday.

Distracted driving now No. 1 killer

BY JEREMY GRIMALDI [email protected]

osh Field was driving home from a doctor’s appoint-ment when his phone rang.

The 17-year-old glanced over at it and swerved into oncoming traffic.

He over-corrected in the other direction, flipping his car and roll-ing a number of times before end-ing up in the ditch.

He managed to live long enough, after being pulled from the car using the jaws of life, for his mother to see him one last time.

‘We are no longer the same people.’

Kathryn Field got a chance to hold his hand before he died.

She recounted this tragic story last Friday at an OPP press con-ference at the Hwy. 400 OnRoute service station in King Township to warn motorists against putting their own lives and those of others at risk by driving distracted.

“We are no longer the same people,” she said, explaining how distracted driving has affected her life.

“We may look the same, but

part of us is missing. We need to make this sort of thing socially unacceptable.”

Field spoke in the lead-up to the Labour Day weekend, which historically wracks up its share of road deaths, whether by inatten-tive or impaired driving.

On Tuesday, OPP released the results of their blitz, showing that collisions caused by distracted driving continue to rise in 2015, now up 20 per cent compared to last year.

Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said people are getting the message, but choosing to ignore.

“Distracted and aggressive driving are the No. 1 and 2 killers on our roads,” he said. “Officers continue to see them both out there.”

Considering the number of drunk drivers has been largely falling over the past few years, distracted driving is causing new headaches for police and motor-ists who are witnessing the effects

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The East Gwillimbury Express turns 1 tomorrow. Intrepid reporter Simon Martin holds the celebratory cake. Thanks to you for the positive feedback. Here’s to many more to come.


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Thanks for a great 1st year in EG

No love lost for aging silo

BY SIMON MARTIN [email protected]

ast week, we pub-lished an article asking you to tell us if council should spend

$17,000 to repair a crum-bling silo next to the civic centre or tear it down and spend the money else-where.

If you missed it, follow the link: bit.ly/1FxIohy

Responses from residents were overwhelm-ingly in agreement that the crumbling silo should get the heave-ho.

“The silo has no func-tional or cultural value, so tear it down, please.

“There are far better ways to spend taxpayer dollars,” reader James

Crysdale said. “Every morning, I drive

down Leslie to go to work and pass the silo sitting behind its chain-linked fence covered in vines. I have often wondered why (the town) has left it there. My opinion would be to remove it and put the $17,000 to work somewhere else where the residents of EG would gain some benefit from it. Don’t see anyone being allowed near the silo, so why throw money at it just to make it pretty?,” Debo-

We asked you to weigh in on town silo issue. STAFF PHOTO/SIMON MARTIN

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Police teach safety ABCsPUBLIC SAFETY


ueensville Public School was a little more crowded than usual Tuesday.

York Regional Police were out in full force

on the first day of school promot-ing Operation ABC, an acronym for Always Be Careful.

Police also nabbed a few speeders on Leslie Street to prove their point.

“This year, we have put a focus on slowing down in school zones and putting phones away,” Sgt. Karen Hodge said.

ABC is a traffic initiative that was launched in September 2006, in partnership with the York Catholic and York Region district school boards to educate motor-ists, students, parents and teach-ers of the importance of pedes-

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ix words can change a lot. I was sitting at my desk when my editor

told me, “We’re launching an East Gwil-limbury paper.”

I quietly pumped my fist and got ner-vous, all at once. While I had been reporting on East Gwillimbury news for close to two years, I was excited the community finally had a paper it could call its own and not play second fiddle to Newmar-ket issues.

Last year, on Sept. 11, York Region Media Group launched The East Gwillimbury Express to help better deliver relevant local news to your front door every week.

And there was no shortage of local news. It came as fast and furious as the noise level hikes on the community’s long-awaited new highway.

It wasn’t long until the Hwy. 404 extension, which opened Sept. 17, started making headlines.

While the road opening was a blessing for many in the community, it became a curse for residents

MILESTONES

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The East Gwillimbury Home and Lifestyle Show is getting set to open its doors this weekend.

The annual show will be held at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex and Community Centre on Mount Albert Road tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat-urday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be a wide array of activities for the whole family.

The event gives residents a great oppor-tunity to see what local businesses have to offer and allows comparison shopping.

And it gives businesses an excel-lent chance to showcase their wares, services and expertise.

Among the many activities for children is a booth full of rare reptiles

Si Check out all your local East Gwillimbury news and events

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Due to reconstruction of the front stairs at the Civic Centrethe afterhours water/tax drop box is temporarilyunavailable. Please use the temporary drop box:

Leisure Services OfficeSports Complex

1914B Mount Albert Road in SharonThis project is anticipated to take approximately fourweeks to complete. Please use the rear entrance andparking lot during this time.

CIVIC CENTRE CONSTRUCTION

Annual Fall Fair - Sept 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St.James the Apostle Church at 18794 Leslie Street. Facepainting, petting zoo, bouncy castles BBQ and more.Canadian Cancer Society Bark for Life Walk -Sept 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your leashed dog andwalk along the Tom Taylor Trail. Registration is $20.Visit www.cancer.ca/barkforlifenewmarket to register.East Gwillimbury Gardeners Meeting - Sept 15 at7:30 p.m. at the Mount Albert Community Centre. Call905-853-7126 for more information.York Harmony Chorus Meeting - Sept 15 at 7 p.m. atSharon Hope United Church. No experience required. Visitwww.yorkharmonychorus.ca to learn more.Golden Anchor Seniors Bid Euchre Tournament - Sept17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Holland Landing CommunityCentre. There is a $5 entry fee.Annual Memorial Butterfly Release & Walk toRemember - Sept 19 at 9 a.m. at Fairy Lake Park. Visitwww.bfoyr.com for event details.Terry Fox Run - Sept 20 beginning at Mount Albert PublicSchool. Registration opens at 8 a.m. For more informationvisit www.terryfox.ca.Highway 11 Cruisers Season Finale - Sept 20 from noonuntil 5 p.m. at the EG GO Station. This is the 5th annualclassic and custom car, truck and bike show in support ofBig Brothers Big Sisters of York Region.4th Annual Fall Festival - Sept 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.at Mount Albert Community Centre. Families can enjoychildren’s activities, a vendor’s market and entertainment.For more information email [email protected] 8000 Years - Sept 11 through 13. Celebrate8000 years of history along the Toronto Carrying PlaceTrail with various activities throughout southern Ontario.Visit www.swansea8000years.com for details.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

From September 8 meetingsProposed renaming of Civic Centre Drive – CivicCentre Drive in Sharon was originally planned to connectto the Town Civic Centre. Revised plans for the areahave determined that the road will now terminate southof Sharon Creek. In order to avoid confusion for residentsand emergency services, staff have proposed to renamethe road. Potential names and a consultation strategywere presented to Committee for endorsement. Thepublic consultation process will be rolled out over the nextmonth.Employment Land Servicing in Holland Landing –Committee considered a memo regarding employmentlands in Holland Landing. Sanitary servicing will beavailable by the end of year to the southern employmentareas following the completion of the pumping station andtrunk main on Bradford Street. These lands are expectedto have full water and wastewater servicing within 2 to3 years. The Town’s Advantage EG program will be akey marketing component in attracting investment tothese areas. Northern employment land servicing will bedetermined through the new Master Plan review.Construction of Judah Doan Road – Construction isscheduled to begin just north of the Civic Centre thismonth on Judah Doan Road which will allow access tothe new development off of Leslie St. The road will alsobring municipal servicing to Civic lands. As part of theconstruction approximately 27 trees will be removed. Treeplanting plans will be put in place to balance this removal.

Next CWC/Council MeetingsCommittee of the Whole Council - Sept 22 at 1 p.m.Special Council - Sept 22 following CWCCouncil - Sept 22 at 7 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend.

CWC/COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Oriole Park & Open Space Long Term StrategyOpen House

Wednesday, September 16, 20154 to 6:30 p.m.

York Trillium Room - Holland Landing Community CentreResidents are invited to provide feedback on the long termstrategy for the Oriole Park open space. Comments on thefunction of the lands and how they relate to the park, openspace and trails in North Holland Landing will be gathered.If you are unable to attend and would like a copy of themeeting materials after the meeting please contact FrankMazzotta at [email protected] or call905-478-4283 ext.1458.

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING

Upcoming events

Étienne Brûlé Trail walk& celebration

Sept 12 at 9 a.m.EG GO Station

Voyageurs will unveil a commemorative plaqueand walk along the Nokiidaa Trail

Saturday, September 12, 2015

9:00 a.m.; join us for our plaqueunveiling and ceremony

East Gwillimbury GO StationMeet at the East Gwillimbury GO station on the south sideof Green Lane between Leslie St and 2nd Concession.

Join East Gwillimbury in celebrating 400Years of French presence in Ontario!

Voyagers will walk along the Nokiidaa Trail towardNewmarket with our EG Trails Committee.

EG Home & Lifestyle ShowSept 12 -10 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sept 13-10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

East Gwillimbury Sports ComplexSpace is now sold out!

To volunteer call 905-478-8447.

IlluminationSept 11 at 8 p.m.Sharon TempleEnjoy an evening of candlelit splendour, musicfeaturing Clan Hannigan, readings and more. Ticketsare $25. Call 905-478-2389 to purchase tickets.

Farmers’ MarketEveryThursday from 2 to 7 p.m. atYonge Green Lane CommonsSept 10 is Western Day. Enjoy free samples,live music, western games and more!

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mount albert fire station 2-6community bbq & openingSept 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.22 Princess Street, Mount AlbertVisit with Sparky, tour the station and enjoy a free BBQ

Car ShowEvery Saturday from 6 p.m. to dusk

Civic CentreClosing night is September 19. Show starts at 2 p.m.

Featuring music by Reminiscing

SharonVINTAGE, MUSCLE & COLLECTOR CARS

For more events, visit egpl.ca

Visit us at the EG Home & Lifestyle Show!You’ll find the Library at booth 19. The show Features vendors from awide variety of industries and celebrates what makes living in East

Gwillimbury special.Saturday, September 12, 10am—5pmSunday, September 13, 10 am—4 pm

E.G. Sports Complex1914B Mount Albert Rd.FREE ADMISSION!!

Join the Teen Advisory BoardGain leadership skills and community service hours by attending TAB at the Library

Tuesday September 15 @ 7—8 pm Holland Landing BranchThursday September 17 @ 7—8 pm Mount Albert Branch

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Visit Customer Service at the Civic Centre for assistancewith the following services:

• Reprints of tax and water bills• Fireworks permits• Burn permits• Road occupancy permits• Civil marriage ceremonies• Marriage licenses• Blue and green bins for sale

Please note fees apply to these sevices. Visitwww.eastgwillimbury.ca/userfees for details.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

A noise exemption was passed by Council on August 25for work at the intersection of Green Lane and 2ndConcession from Sept 11 to 13 and Sept 18 to 20.This exemption will allow the Region’s contractor tocomplete the sanitary sewer connection from Green Laneto the 2nd Concession.

NOISE EXEMPTION

M-2015-26: Two year contract for the supply, delivery,mixing and stacking of winter sand

Official request for quotation documents can be obtainedat www.biddingo.com for a non-refundable fee of $28.25.If you have any questions contact John Hannah, Managerof Operations at [email protected] or call905-478-4283 ext. 1259.

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living in the Sharon Hills neighbour-hood due to excessive noise.

The Express was there when residents packed council chambers to voice their displeasure about the constant humming of tires hit-ting pavement. It wasn’t long after that, that the province agreed to construct noise barriers along the extension in Sharon.

Just after Hwy. 404 noise issue began to subside, we moved swiftly into the 2014 municipal election.

Our election coverage started at the first all-candidates meeting and didn’t stop until after Virginia Hack-son’s victory party at Jacx.

During the campaign, we brought you information about everything you needed to know about all candidates and we helped contribute to the discourse with our own Facebook debate.

After the election, there was news that Upper York Sewage Solu-tions — the ability to bring growth to the area — had been delayed by the region. We ran stories about how new homes in East Gwillim-bury were selling like hot cakes with thousands lining up to get a piece of the action.

And, of course, who could forget all the construction stories about 2nd Concession, Bradford Street, Bathurst Street, to name a few. The summer of 2015 will undoubtedly be remembered for the construction in town.

As The East Gwillimbury Express reaches its first birthday, we would like to thank all the loyal readers who make our newspaper relevant and for sharing your stories.

Don’t hesitate to contact us with story ideas or to send a letter to the editor. We appreciate input from all residents and look forward to deliv-ering news in future years.

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Food Pantry hosts open house Saturday

Supplies are running low at the Newmarket Food Pantry.

With Thanksgiving nearly a month away, the pantry is experi-encing a shortage of stock.

So volunteers are opening the pantry’s doors to the public, in an effort to raise awareness of the non-profit organization’s plight. The open house will be held Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Our supplies are so low right now and people typically don’t start their food drives until Thanksgiv-ing,” food pantry manager Liz Blight said.

Each month, the pantry assists about 1,000 Newmarket and East Gwillimbury residents. According to the organization’s website, juice boxes, peanut butter, nutritious lunch snacks, toiletries, baby formu-la, junior size baby food (fruit) and canned stew, chili and mushroom soup are most urgently needed right now.

The pantry is at 171 Main St. S., Unit 8. For more information on the organization, visit newmarketfood-pantry.ca or call 905-895-6823.

Paving and planter work planned for Davis Drive

The work resumes in the lead up to the opening of the Davis Drive rapidway. Over the next few days, construction crews will continue to pave and fill tree planters between Yonge and Niagara streets.

Crews will pave several locations along Davis over the next few days, including the Longford/Parkside Drive intersection.

Throughout September, crews will close the dedicated right turn lanes at all four corners of the Yonge Street and Davis Drive intersection as they complete work in the area.

Motorists will still be able to make right turns around the inter-section during this time.

Work is expected to run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. For more information, visit vivanext.com.

Eagles tribute band soars into Newmarket

There’s a new kid in town Oct. 3.New Kid In Town: The Ultimate

Eagles Tribute takes place at New-market Theatre Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Comprised of some of Canada’s leading session musicians, New Kid will perform all of the classic hits from The Eagles’ extensive career.

The evening will be comprised of Eagles Greatest Hits 1971-1975, including Take It Easy, One of These Nights, Tequila Sunrise, Peaceful Easy Feeling and Desperado.

Tickets can be purchased for $30 and are available at the theatre box office, 505 Pickering Cres., by phone at 905-953-5122 or online at newtix.ca.

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he York Region Food Net-work’s innovative urban farm facility is upStream – without a paddle.

Newmarket-based upStream is a pioneering, zero-waste agricultural initiative that grows a variety of greens using aquaponics, a small ecosystem where plants and fish thrive together in a symbiotic relation-ship. The result is a highly produc-tive and environmentally sustain-able growing method.

Established in 2013 with a help of modest Ontario Centres for Excellence grant, the non-profit entity is under financial siege. Unless support is forthcoming, it will be forced to close its doors Jan. 31.

The lauded facility, a magnet for students, volunteers, shoppers and people interested in building their own home-based aquapon-ics systems, was started as a social enterprise, network executive director Joan Stonehocker said.

“We cultivate community by providing opportunities for engagement, education and inspiration,” she said. “upStream improves the world around us, one bit, one bite, one belief at a time.”

Stonehocker and part-time co-ordinator Tricia Richens envi-sioned making enough to pay the leased commercial property’s rent. Rising utility costs, special lighting and winter heating cut into the bottom line.

To learn more about upStream and opportunities to support the organization, call 905-841-3101, ext. 202 or 1-866-454-9736, email [email protected] or visit yrfn.ca.To learn more about upStream and opportunities to support the organization, call 905-841-3101, ext. 202 or 1-866-454-9736, email [email protected] or visit yrfn.ca.i

Green crops need cash

York Region Food Network’s upStream uses fish, worms, to grow healthy plants, but program’s funds drying upBy Chris Traber

HOW UPSTREAM AQUAPONICS WORKS

In the closed-loop

aquaponics system, water is continuously

circulated from a fish tank housing hardy tilapia through a floating bed of greens. Nutrients

from fish waste feed the plants and plants filter the

water to keep fish healthy.

Vermi-composters on

site use earthworms to turn any waste, such as

lettuce roots, into a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer

and soil conditioner that is used in plugs for

starting seeds.

The process creates

a vermicompost tea that can be used as a

foliar spray to make plants stronger and more resistant

to pests and diseases or can simply be added to

the system as extra nutrients.

Worms continually

multiply and can be used as food for fish in the

system.

upStream practices a

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is an input.to pests and diseases or can simply be added to

the system as extra can simply be added to

In a smaller,

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can take care of all your green and brown food scraps and save on green bin costs. Worms supply food for your fish and alleviate the need to rely on a commercial food supply. Your fish pro-vide nutrients for plants to grow and

harvesting the fish and plants for consumption provides you with

protein and nutrients.

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York Region Food Network upStream co-ordinator Tricia Richens looks over some of the plants being grown as part of the program using aquaponics.

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“And there’s the learning curve,” Stonehocker said. “Like farming, there an art and a science.”

Amid the soothing gurgle of water and impossibly vibrant green of lettuce, kale, Swiss char, peppers and bok choy bloom-ing in water-based trays, Richens laments, “It’s just costing more than we bring in.”

The duo estimates between $50,000 and $60,000 annually would keep the operation afloat.

“Ideally, we’d like to partner with some other agency to share our knowledge, equipment and continue the community engage-ment that has been such a suc-cess,” Richens said. “The other alternative is to let people know that the facility exists, will be shut-ting down and has equipment and information to offer over the next few months.”

upStream has been a labour of love for the women and volun-teers. The affair hasn’t been unre-quited. The hyper-local produce is delivered weekly to a cluster of dedicated commercial customers.

The Aurora Food Pantry bene-fits from the greens in that the pro-duce feeds its clients and because of the natural growing process, the food stays fresher longer.

You are invited to see agri-inno-vation in action from 3 to 6 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, May to October at 28 Main St. N.

The network’s mission is to provide programs that bring nutri-tious food to residents, advocate for food security and educate on options for accessing food locally.

The upStream project, one of the biggest systems of its type in southern Ontario, supports those three pillars, Richens said.

“It’s a truly worthwhile project,” she said. “In addition to learning and maintaining food security dis-cussions, it’s a great way to engage youth.”

Still, the operation is struggling. A possible exit scenario includes moving part of the 14,000-litre water system and 100 tilapia fish to a vacant greenhouse at Huron Heights Secondary School in New-market.

Hope exists that benefactors will come to the rescue.

As a registered charity, the network issues tax receipts for donations. Stonehocker is open to negotiating naming rights with an appropriate, like-minded orga-nization. Business patrons who support upStream with cash com-mitments or fundraising programs will receive valuable corporate citizenship-boosting promotional considerations.

“We know we can make upStream an urban agricultural innovation centre,” Stonehocker said. “We have no shortage of ideas; just a shortage of funds.”

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Ashley Madison is a website that facilitates marriedpeople having an affair. Their motto is “Life is short.Have an affair.” It has been hacked, and the data relatedto the personal profiles of people registered has beenmade public. This will result in many divorces andseparations when people discover their spouse wasregistered on the site.

What is the impact of the Ashley Madison hack onyour divorce?

Adultery has no impact on your legal rights andobligations. In fact, the court is precluded fromconsidering adultery when determining your legalrights and obligations.

Of course, if you are not an involved parent because youare preoccupied by your affair, adultery could indirectlyhave an impact on custody and access. Likewise, ifyou spent a lot of money on your affair, a judge maydecide it is unconscionable that your spouse share inthe resulting debt. Indirectly, adultery may have animpact.

Do you want revenge?

If you are the victim of adultery, you probably feeldeeply hurt and want revenge. We have seen peopleget involved in long, bitter, costly legal battles becausethey wanted revenge from the court. In the end, they’rejust disappointed and frustrated because the judge didnot give what they wanted. The judges are precludedfrom doing that. It is a “no fault” system in Canada.

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The number of deaths has remained largely constant over the past three years, with 88 deaths in 2013.

However, Sgt. Schmidt said this number is only a fraction of those killed due to distracted driving, considering police need witnesses to see drivers on the phone prior to the crash for confirmation.

Although many might be fright-ened to share their own stories of distracted driving, Field said she began sharing her son’s story to help her cope with the pain of los-ing him.

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The LAndingSept. 10, 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.Newmarket Community Church, 145 Pony Dr.The Landing is a free, weekly program offered at Newmarket Community Church that aims to equip teens (ages 12 to 17) with the tools needed to overcome life’s struggles.Contact: [email protected], 905-836-7251, 905-967-4081, www.newmarketcommunitychurch.org.

PAssAge beTween Two worLds exhibiTion & sALe by erikA TAkAcs And MArissA sweeTOngoing to Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St.The story of Canada’s immigrants is a shared journey of creating a sense of space & place in a new country. With the exhibition Passage Between Two Worlds, artists Erika Takacs and Marissa Sweet present courageous inter-pretations of their personal immigration experiences. Exhibition continues through until Sept. 12. Galleries open Tuesdays and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gallery admission is at no charge. Galleries are closed on Sundays and Mondays.Contact: Clare Bolton, [email protected], 905-713-1818.

Mino MiikAnA biMAAdiziwin: The PATh of Life: exhibiTion of works by donALd chreTienOngoing to Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St.Solo Exhibition of the works of local First Nations artist Donald Chretien from July 18 to Sept. 12. Large new works in the Great Hall Gallery and small works in Reception Gallery. Exhibition continues through until Sept. 12. Galleries open Tuesdays and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gallery admission is at no charge. Please note that the galleries are closed on Sundays and Mondays.Contact: Clare Bolton, [email protected], 905-713-1818.

The reign of The Queen of cAnAdA exhibiTionOngoing until Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St.On Sept. 9, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign will surpass that of Canada’s other great Mother of Confederation, Queen Victoria. The Aurora Cultural Centre, in partnership with the Monarchist League of Canada (York Region Branch), celebrates the long reign of Her Majesty with artifacts and archival materials. Hours: Tuesdays, Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 am - 8 p.m.Contact: [email protected], 905-713-1818.

oPen house-fung Loy kok/TAoisT TAi chiSept. 10, 7 to 9 p.m. OR Sept. 11, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Fung Loy Kok/Taoist Tai Chi, 355 Davis Dr. in Newmarket.Lift your spirit-Improve your health. Learn about Fung Loy Kok/Taoist Tai Chi. Register for September beginner class sessions, as taught by accred-ited volunteer instructors. An opportunity to be introduced to, and learn, Taoist arts and the 108 move FLK/Taoist Tai Chi set. Suitable for all ages. Facility is wheelchair accessible. A registered charitable organization.Contact: www.taoist.org, 905-836-1219.

heALThy herbs!Sept. 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m.Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave.Step into our kitchen with our Wellbeing Counsellor and learn about the world of herbs! This class features both a discussion on herbs as natural remedies, as well as how to incorporate these delicious flavours into your cooking routine!Contact: Nicole Ensoll, [email protected], 905-726-2530.

iLLuMinATion AT The shAron TeMPLeSept. 11, 8 to 10 p.m.Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum, 18974 Leslie St.Join us for our signature event of the year. As the historic Temple is bathed in candle light, enjoy music from Clan Hannigan. Tickets are $25 each.Contact: [email protected], 905-478-2389.

newMArkeT fArMers MArkeTSept. 12, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Riverwalk Commons, Doug Duncan Drive. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, food vendors, hand-crafted artifacts and products such as jewelry, furniture, soap, horse and wagon rides, musical entertainment, buskers, fresh flowers, etc.Contact: [email protected], 905-773-9751.

new’bArk’eTSept. 12 & 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Gorman Pool, 424 D’Arcy St. in Newmarket.Sponsored by Global Pet Foods and North Newmarket Lions. This is a family friendly dog event with activities, booths and items dedicated to dogs!

eAsT gwiLLiMbury hoMe & LifesTyLe show 2015Sept. 12 & 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.EG Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Rd. Your opportunity to Shop Local businesses, visit the reptiles, dunk the Mayor of EG plus others for charity, see the anti-bullying York Regional police car and super hero. FREE ADMISSION www.eghomeshow.ca.Contact: [email protected], 905-478-8447.

ALL-new newMArkeT sPorTs cArd & coMics showSept. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. With your support, York Region will have a local monthly sports card, comic book, and memorabilia show of its own for years to come! New-market Card & Comics Show. The Highest Standard of Vendors from across Ontario. BUY-SELL-TRADE at the Newmarket Card & Comics Show.Contact: [email protected], NewmarketCardShow.com.

Lego cLubSept. 12, 2 to 3 p.m.East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. Get creative with Lego! Themes include Dream Home and Lego Pet. Ages 5+ years Free Drop in.

newMArkeT PArkinson suPerwALkSept. 13, 9:30 a.m.Fairy Lake, Water Street and Main Street South. Parkinson SuperWalk provides the opportunity for participants to raise funds and awareness on behalf of all Canadians living with Parkinson’s. More than 14,000 participants, volunteers and supporters raised over $2.9

million in 2014. The Parkinson SuperWalk has raised more than $31 mil-lion in the last 25 years and that money has been invested in communities across Canada including the Ontario region to provide support services, education, advocacy and research for people affected by Parkinson’s.Contact: [email protected], www.ParkinsonSuperWalk.ca.

druMMer’s hAngouT grAnd oPening PArTy/sALeSept. 13, noon.Drummer’s Hangout, 15483 Yonge St. - unit 1A/B in Aurora. Come and join us when we celebrate the opening of Drummer’s Hangout, a dedicated drum and percussion store in Aurora ! There will be live music provided by world renown jazz guitarist Reg Schwager, drummer Steve Farrugia and bass player Wesley Allen , giveaways, prizes, BBQ , surprise guests and some spontaneous jamming is not out of the question! There will be great savings on selected products ! This is also a great opportunity to sign your little ones up for lessons and introduce them to all kinds of percussion instruments from around the world!Contact: Murat Baslamisli, [email protected], 905-503-7300.

The AurorA coMMuniTy bAndSept. 13, 7 to 9 p.m.Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The band is looking for new members as it enters its 5th year of com-munity music making. Brass, woodwind or percussion players with some concert band experience are welcome to attend two complimentary rehearsals before a membership fee applies.Contact: Gord Shephard, [email protected].

chATs’ chAriTy goLf TournAMenT AT siLverLAkes goLf & conference cenTreSept. 14, 7 to 9 p.m.Silver Lakes Golf & Conference Centre, 21114 Yonge St. in East Gwillimbury. Come out and enjoy a fun filled day of golf and support seniors and care-givers in York Region and South Simcoe! Sign up for just $125 per player! Registration 7:00 a.m. Shotgun Start: 8:00 a.m. Lunch to follow.Contact: Kelley MacKenzie, [email protected], 905-713-3373.

bLood donor cLinicSept. 14, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 16 Catherine Ave in Aurora. Each year, 1,700 new cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed. A child with cancer may need five units of blood every week. Honour these chil-dren and remember those who have lost their battle by donating blood.Contact: [email protected], 1-888-236-6283.

discover heMPSept. 15, 1 to 2 p.m.Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave.Sobeys extra Aurora welcomes Brand Ambassador, Jacqueline from Mani-toba Harvest, to explain all about Hemp and its benefits! You will get to sample a variety of hemp themed tasty treats! Don’t miss out on discover-ing Hemp! Registration is required.Contact: Nicole Ensoll, [email protected], 905-726-2530.

bLood donor cLinicSept. 15, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Each year, 1,700 new cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed. A child with cancer may need five units of blood every week. Honour these chil-dren and remember those who have lost their battle by donating blood.Contact: [email protected], 1-888-236-6283.

TAke bAck The nighT york regionSept. 16, 6 to 8 p.m.Riverwalk Commons, Doug Duncan Drive in Newmarket Experience live entertainment, guest speakers, food, swag bags, kid friend-ly activities, art, and an empowering walk followed by a candlelight vigil.Contact: Ariel Gersman, [email protected], 905-895-3646.

newMArkeT hisToricAL socieTySept. 16, 7:30 p.m.Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Bob Holden will speak on the railways that encouraged development and prosperity for the northern half of York County in the latter half of the 19th century and into the 20th century. All welcome. Free admission.Contact: Bob Buchan, [email protected], 905-898-3357.

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TuesdAy oPen sTudioSept. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Open Studio space is now available to makers ages 16 and up. Drop by the Centre this season on Tuesdays between 10 am - 3 pm to work on your visual arts projects in the Activity Room. You’ll have table space, use of table top or floor easels and access to water. This is a non-facilitated, non-registered drop in program, and is offered at no charge.Bring all of your own materials, as none are provided.Contact: [email protected], 905-713-1818.

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More RVs in driveways doesn’t make sense

Re: What’s wrong with RVs on personal property, letter to the editor by Warren Cimarno, Sept. 3: bit.ly/1EMJefy

Sir, this town can’t deal with parking bylaws as it is. We live on Haines Road and there is parking on both sides of Bristol Road East at all times.

This is downright dangerous, especially in winter. To access our home, we run the gauntlet on this piece of Bristol; park-ing over the sidewalk on grass. It just seems that no one cares anymore, so, to add to all of this, more recreational vehicles just doesn’t make sense.

Jen GraceyNewmarket

Express does brilliant jobMy husband and I look for-

ward to our Thursday delivery of the local East Gwillimbury Express, which continues to keep us informed about the issues that affect us right here in our neighbourhood.

The Aug. 27 edition was most informative about what our council has to deal with concerning the terrible develop-ment that has hit our communi-ties of Holland Landing, Sharon and Queensville and the attitude and pull back of York Region to the Upper York Sewage Solu-tions.

Keep us informed. Brilliant job so far.

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Listen to Kerwin on fire hall suggestion

Re: Old fire hall should be parking lot: Kerwin, Sept. 3: bit.ly/1hTRZcM

Newmarket Councillor Dave Kerwin is the voice of reason, experience and practicality on the parking issues for Main Street, Newmarket.

He also offers a simple and responsible solution to the “What do we do with the old fire hall?” question. He mentions the land is “unbuildable unless we spend millions of dollars to drain that land of oil”. We, the taxpayers of Newmarket, do not need another “money pit” on Main.

As a resident of Newmarket for several decades, I rarely venture to Main because of the challenges of finding parking. In fact, I always use the Aurora library because of the problems with Main Street parking. I gave up on finding parking at, or close to, the Newmarket library in the early 1990s.

You could even make it a revenue generating parking lot. Many folks, myself included, would be happy to pay for a few hours of parking just to spend time on Main. I regret that I

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mostly just drive through the area on my way to Davis Drive. But, I do enjoy these drives. It is a beautiful area in the nicer weather.

Going forward, Kerwin offers a suggestion based on his “four decades” of experience on council. This kind of foresight is worth serious consideration by everyone living in Newmarket.

Newmarket councillors, please listen to the voice of experience and vote in favor of Kerwin’s motion.

Fellow Newmarket residents, please contact your councillor and urge her or him to vote in favour of Kerwin’s motion.

Mary McKinnonNewmarket

RVs negatively impact neighbourhoods

Re: What’s wrong with RVs on personal property, letter to the editor by Warren Cimarno, Sept. 3: bit.ly/1EMJefy

I was very concerned after reading the article in The Era that indicated the town is con-sidering a change to the rec-reation vehicle parking bylaw that would permit unlimited seasonal parking of recreational vehicles. I sincerely hope the town does not select this option.

I do not want trailers or boats parked in the driveway next to me all summer long. Trailers are for trailer parks and boats are for lakes, not residential driveways. They are blights on the urban landscape. I have owned both and either stored them in my garage or arranged for appro-priate storage at a commercial facility. A driveway in a residen-tial neighbourhood is not a stor-age lot for recreational vehicles and the town’s bylaws should not be changed to allow that to happen.

The streetscape, aesthetics and livability of neighbourhoods are negatively affected by RVs as air, light and views are reduced or obstructed. Open space setback areas are lost when driveways are used to store RVs, congestion is increased and neighbourhood character is diminished.

Recreational vehicles domi-nate the average streetscape and are not compatible in scale and character with single-family homes as they disrupt the rhythm of adjacent and nearby homes and yards. A cohesive, harmonious and compatible residential image contributes to property values and neighbour-hood pride.

Other adverse consequences include; fire and emergency access is reduced, especially on narrow streets, cul-de-sacs and constricted on-property loca-tions, RVs hold large quantities of gasoline and propane; a high-ly volatile fire hazard, parking spaces on the street are reduced, RVs parked on a driveway or in front of a garage reduce access to the garage for passenger vehi-

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ccompanied by a great deal of fanfare, several new changes for Ontario motor-ists came into effect last week.

Under the various components of Bill 31, also known as the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act, drivers found guilty of “dooring” — opening the car door suddenly and into the path of a passing vehicle or cyclist — could be hit with a fine of up to $1,000 and three demerit points, while failing to give cyclists at least one metre of space when passing will cost a driver $110 — $180 if the infraction occurred in a community safety zone — and two demerit points. Penalties for dis-tracted driving also jumped to a set fine of $490 and three demerit points, although the cost can reach a maxi-mum of $1,000, with novice drivers also receiving a 30-day licence suspen-sion for the infraction.

Intended, as the legislation’s name suggests, to make the province’s roadways even safer, the changes will hopefully achieve their desired aim of making travelling around the province a little less perilous for drivers and cyclists alike.

However, with the good came the bad in the form of higher vehicle reg-istration and driver licencing fees that also came into force Sept. 1.

The money collected through such fees isn’t

dedicated to road repairs or transit improvements,

meaning they could just as easily end up paying for health care administration

rather than asphalt.

Ushered in quietly, via other legisla-tion, the new schedule of fees includes a slight increase in the cost of a driver’s licence renewal, to $81.50 from $80, and fairly substantial jump in the fee for a personal vehicle licence valida-tion, also known as a plate sticker, from $98 to $108.

According to an Aug. 28 media release from the Ministry of Transpor-tation, the driver and vehicle licence fee hikes are meant to help maintain “Ontario’s road safety, support key ser-vices and improve crucial transporta-tion infrastructure”.

The release goes on to say the fee increases are to support the recom-mendations of the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services to cover the rising costs of maintaining public roads, bridges, highways and other public services.

And therein lies the rub.While some of the cash forked over

for a driver’s licence renewal or plate sticker undoubtedly ends up funding pothole filler or bridge repairs, it’s by default rather than design.

The money collected through such fees isn’t dedicated to road repairs or transit improvements, meaning they could just as easily end up paying for health care administration rather than asphalt.

One also has to take into account the rate at which the vehicle licencing fees have increased. Ten dollars may not seem all that steep, but the cost of that little plate sticker has jumped more than 46 per cent since 2011, when it was $74.

A 2013 Ministry of Transportation media release pointed out that prior to the fee increasing in 2012, from $74 to $82, the cost hadn’t moved for 15 years. Talk about making up for lost time.

At this rate, it might not be a bad idea to look at moving to Northern Ontario, where the fee is half that paid by southern Ontario drivers at just $54. Then again, that, too, is up from $49.

Few can argue with higher fines for distracted drivers and other scofflaws, but maybe let’s give the law-abiding folk a bit of a break and hold off on hiking the licencing fees any further. Granted, the province has a multi-billion-dollar deficit with which to deal and a number of rising costs to address, but there has to be a better way to do both than a series of fee hikes on things that are, for many, necessities.

AISSUE: Province has raised vehicle

registration fees 46 per cent since 2011.

BOTTOM LINE: Once again, province chooses to overtax citizens;

hitting us where it hurts the most.

cles, forcing them to be parked on the street, over the sidewalk, or on landscaped areas. Blocked sidewalks hamper pedestrian and handicap access and result in legal liability issues for the town.

To be clear, this is not just reflective of my opinion in this matter. I have reviewed residen-tial parking bylaws in a number of other jurisdictions and, based on the research conducted by the knowledgable and profes-sional staff in those towns/cities, they universally agree RVs in residential driveways are unsightly, obstruct public sidewalks, detract from the desirability of a neighbourhood, reduce adjacent property values, prevent neighbours from having full enjoyment of their property, reduce sight lines, increase con-gestion and reduce sidewalk and street safety.

I believe the reasons alluded to above provide clear and com-pelling justification for the town to retain the existing residential recreational vehicle parking bylaw. If you do not agree with the proposed changes to the bylaw, please contact your coun-cillor and let them know how you stand on the issue.

S. turnerNewmarket

Illegal to break unionRe: Lock out teachers, break

union, opinion by Rod Urquhart, Aug. 23: bit.ly/1NETFDF

Urquhart argues that if Pre-mier Kathleen Wynne were only to commence a lockout of our province’s teachers, she could “bust their union.” He writes that upon doing this, any teach-ers who wanted to keep their jobs would “be allowed back in” only upon renouncing their union memberships.

I am not a member of the teaching profession and do not want to comment on Urquhart’s claims that some teachers are overpaid or have overstayed their welcomes. I am, however, a law school graduate and I know how labour law works. I know that it is legally impossible to do what his column proposes.

The right to join and remain in a union is founded in legisla-tion and it is now protected by our constitution.

In labour relations, a lockout is the managerial equivalent of a strike. Its purpose is to impose economic pressure on the union, just as a strike is intended to impose economic pressure on management. It has absolutely nothing to do with whether a union can continue to operate or retain its members.

To lock out teachers and allow them to return to work only upon surrendering their union memberships would be purely, blatantly illegal.

There isn’t a nicer way to say it.

alex GorlewSKiNewmarket

Unknown runner became courageous

hero: Terry Foxhe legend of courageous Canadian Terry Fox has become just that — legend-ary.

But as the 35th anniver-sary of his Marathon of Hope draws closer this month, and as all our com-munities prepare to present annual fundraising walks in his name, it’s fascinating to take a glimpse into how the media wrote about this passionate young man with one leg and a dream of running across Canada.

It’s important to remember that newspapers and radio and TV stations did their best to share news of Terry’s impending arrival to their communi-ties in the days before Twitter, Face-book and cellphones.

An editorial from a July 1980 Rich-mond Hill Liberal newspaper, entitled “Terry’s now clear of populated area,” is a fun look back at how local news-papers wrote about and praised this unknown young man from British Columbia, who — we now all know — became one of Canada’s most famous heroes.

“Terry Fox — fighting a one-man battle against cancer — finally arrived in Richmond Hill Friday afternoon, but even the radio stations in the area were hard pressed to inform people when he would be in any one spot.

Last week, newspapers along Yonge Street, from Steeles Avenue to Bradford, attempted to predict when and where the young one-legged runner would be. It was virtually an impossible task.

Terry, who is attempting to run across Canada, has been in this area for about two weeks and has criss-crossed himself so much, it’s a wonder he’s not dizzy.

In Richmond Hill: Hillcrest Mall, a week before the runner was scheduled to arrive, attempted to set up a reception and set the wheels in motion. Canadian Cancer Society volunteers worked inside the mall and collect some $6,000, while mall employees put together another $2,400.

The reception in front of Hillcrest finally happened Friday afternoon, but as late as Friday morning, one report said Terry was behind schedule and would abandon his plans to run north on Hwy. 11, selecting instead Hwy. 27.

When the runner had actually arrived on Hwy. 11, we were still getting reports he wasn’t coming to Richmond Hill.

Thursday night, Terry was in Aurora for a reception, Friday morning he in the Brampton area, at noon he was at Canada’s Wonderland in Maple and in the afternoon he was in Richmond Hill.

The poor kid must be going bonkers by now. He has been directed in so many circles he must be having trouble find-ing west.

Terry Fox is doing a great service in helping to fight cancer. And every district of the Cancer Society wants to acknowledge him in that particular area.

He has probably come closer than anyone to actually being in a dozen places at once.

Now that he’s on his way out of the densely populated Metropolitan area, Terry hopefully can relax a bit and get back to his original challenge. Keep run-ning, Terry.”

Communities, schools and groups across Canada will honour Terry over the next several weeks. If you want to register, go to terryfox.org/Run/index.

In Newmarket and Aurora, the run takes place Sept. 20, starting at Ray Twinney Recreation Complex and Sheppard’s Bush Soccer Fields, respec-tively, with registration at 8:30 a.m. In Georgina, it takes place Sept. 20 at North Gwillimbury Park, with registra-tion at 8:30 a.m.

Every town and city is proud to fundraise and celebrate Terry’s epic feat 35 year ago. Bring along your friends and family and keep Terry’s dream of fighting cancer alive.

— Marney Beck is editor of the Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberal

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Fire hall could be theatre buildingRe: Old fire hall should be parking lot: Ker-

win, Sept. 3.Why tear it down when it can be put to

better use? It’s ideal as a permanent location for a community theatre company.

For 10 years, the Theatre On Main suc-cessfully produced live theatre out of a con-verted store on Main Street. The Curtain Club in Richmond Hill, Theatre Aurora, in Aurora and Blackhorse Theatre in Tottenham are just three of the hundreds of small theatres in Ontario where community theatre groups perform in a permanent location. They pay the utilities, upkeep and maintenance, for these community-owned theatre buildings where they store props, costumes and sets.

When the renovated Old Town Hall is finally completed, the upper floor will simply be a stage in an auditorium: it’s not a theatre stage. There are no wings, which are needed for exits and entrances, no green room, no dressing rooms, the washrooms are com-munal for public use, it has a minimal tech booth and no tiered seating.

For more than 30 years, Second City the-atre group performed in an old fire hall in Toronto, so why not have an Old Fire Hall Theatre in Newmarket?

Funds for renovations can be found through a capital fundraising campaign, seat sale, private donations and donations of materials for renovations. Applications for grants from Trillium and foundations that support the arts can be pursued.

Municipal buildings have been converted into productive live theatre buildings in Orillia, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Petrolia and hundreds of other towns throughout North America.

The Newmarket Theatre is too large for a community theatre company. Successful community theatre groups perform in small intimate theatres with limited seating. The ambiance lends to their success.

Councillor Dave Kerwin, Regional Coun-cillor John Taylor and Mayor Tony Van Bynen are big supporters of live community theatre in Newmarket. So, before council makes a final decision, please give serious consider-ation to converting the old fire hall into the new Theatre On Main. Dinner and a show in an intimate setting or an after theatre nosh right in the heart of historical Newmarket. What could be lovelier?

John Dowson Newmarket

RV laws work fine for majorityRe: What’s wrong with RVs on personal

property, letter to the editor by Warren Cimar-no, Sept. 3: bit.ly/1EMJefy

Maybe Cimarno should have some con-sideration for the vast majority of taxpaying residents that do not own a recreational vehicle and subjected to have to look at one parked on their street for any length of time.

It does affect property values, plus cre-ates a reduced buyer market with re-sales because a majority of buyers do not want to buy a house with a recreational vehicle parked next door or even on the same street.

This can also create a safety issue for a neighbour trying to back out of his driveway and additional parking problems the town

already has in a number of areas. Many resi-dents are already unhappy with the numer-ous basement apartments/duplex (many illegal) in their neighbourhoods, now causing parking issues, etc. If changes are made — which will create additional complaints this person has already experienced — does this mean the town will then have to hire addi-tional customer call centre staff and bylaw officers to deal with the these additional complaints?

This will certainly increase all residential taxes, including Cimarno’s.

I used to own a recreational vehicle and the existing bylaw and time allowed by the town was more than adequate, so there is not need for a change just to suit a few. Residential driveways are not parking or stor-age places for recreational vehicles, which is why there are storage facilities zoned for this. Anyone buying a recreational vehicle should have the common sense to allow for the additional parking/storage cost just like the additional costs that come with owning a cottage.

If the town does allow for any changes to the recreational vehicle parking bylaw, resi-dents affected by this change should demand reduced property taxes, plus, it would then appear the town has very little consideration for a majority of residential taxpayers in Newmarket.

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Hey, bike clubs: have some respectI live in the Warden Avenue area and have

issues with bicycle riders. The way they ride down the middle of the lane, purposely not going single file, intentionally blocking a car from safely passing. It’s as if some cyclists want a car to have a head-on collision in the wrong lane — beside them — because they forced him out there over a solid yellow line. That’s one thing. However, there is a far more annoying trait among the bicycle club mem-bers using Warden/Kennedy Road and area: many are the worst litterbugs.

Every week, I am forced to pick up count-less cigarette butts from my road frontage. Hey. Bicycle club. My front lawn is not a smoke break area. But it gets worse: I often see a cyclist stopping to engage in public urination at the side of my driveway. Nobody wants to see that and just because my drive-way is well treed doesn’t mean it’s the same as a bathroom stall.

This week, I also picked up several used wet wipes. I shudder to think what act you performed in my trees, which made you break out the wet wipes. And how about the discarded water and juice bottles? Don’t try to tell me that it’s somebody else, because I know where your club meets (Kennedy and Mount Albert Road) and a majority of these are found in your parking area after your cars leave.

I’m sure you come to East Gwillimbury because of the beautiful treed roads. That’s why we came here, too. But when you leave, demonstrate your love of the area by taking litter home. Residents would then develop a much more welcoming attitude.

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Others were succinct in their comments. “Remove it,” Harold Douglas said. “Tear it down,” Jim McGuckin agreed.“We would like to express our opinions that it

should be taken down,” Betty Balsdon and Peggy and Randy Highmore wrote.

East Gwillimbury council will decide what will become of the structure, which is part of 19040 Leslie St., in an upcoming council meeting.

Town staff tabled a report that suggested it would cost $17,000 to construct a silo roof system.

Staff said it was a unique public space urban design feature that might eventually have some functional uses as a support structure.

To maintain its strength and structure and prevent further deterioration, staff wants to immediately repair and restore the masonry blocks and install a roof.

Council asked staff to report back with more infor-mation about the structure with different options, including removal.

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The school has a little more than 100 students registered in this first year, which is well below its projected capacity of 240 students. But the board expects enrolment to rise along with the population in northern York Region.

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Another added bonus this year is a dunk tank, with politicians and school principals lining up to get wet for a good cause. This year, the home show will support the Boys and Girls Club of York Region, which has started implementing before and after-school programs in Holland Landing.

The chamber is also in the process of unveiling its new mascot — a busy beaver — that residents will start to see out and about at town events.

The beaver will be bounding around greeting guests throughout the weekend.

If that isn’t enough for you, FRESH 93.1 FM will broadcast live from this year’s show.

Some major sponsors are Atlas Landscap-ing, Backyard Pool and Spa, Shanahan Ford, New Roads and Metroland Media Group.

Admission and parking are free.

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