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Combined Weekly Circulation: 49,000 l 905-729-2287 l 1-888-559-2287 l www.newtectimes.com Wednesday, January 5, 2011 ? TROUBLE HEARING • Can you hear but not understand? • Do you have ringing in your ears? Volume 00, Issue 00 • Is TV turned up loud? • Do you work in noise? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a HEARING TEST is recommended. Complimentary Hearing Tests (55+) Orangeville 54 First St. 519-942-9428 Photo by Emily Wood TAKE A LOOK – Poster boards were set up at a recent public meeting highlighting the key changes and next steps for the project of updating the Transportation Master Plan for Simcoe County, a process that is undertaken every five years. People were able to take a look as they passed by, getting some key points from the posters. Representatives from the county and the consulting group involved were also there to answer further questions. Bolton 316 Queen St.S 905-857-5183 Alliston 24-180 Parsons Rd 705-435-4356 Shop Ken & Bonnie’s Shop Late Early BEETON County seeks public input on Transportation Master Plan Fresh Food • Friendly Neighbours By Emily wood An information session was held last week to gather public input and gauge opinions of what has been proposed as updates to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) for Simcoe County. Updates include infrastructure for public transit and active transportation methods like cycling, OPEN - Mon-Sat 7am-Midnight Sun 9am-8pm The complete shopping experience... Fast & Friendly Proudly Beeton, Proudly Local, Proudly Canadian roller blades and pedestrian traffic. The County is also looking at new or expanded transit service, carpooling locations, paved shoulders and railways. Existing railways are also being considered for the transportation of people and goods. The construction of active transportation facilities both on and off- road have been a key recommendation from the public during this study, as well as the desire for carpool lots and rideshare programs. Research shows that 81 per cent of Simcoe County residents commute by car and without additional passengers. In 30 years the population in the area is forecasted to jump 78 per cent, to 769 thousand residents. With such a large increase in the population, managing traffic is a major focus. In Innisfil, one of the most frequent comments residents have shared is that they would like communities to be better connected through rural areas. Continued on PAGE 3 YOU WANT THIS SIGN? SOLD chris-smith.ca 905.936.3500 your best choice for great service and quality eyewear! You need this agent! Thinking of buying or selling? Get all the Facts and Make a Better Decision! Talk to me first. CHRIS SMITH Sales Representative RE/MAX Chay Realty Inc. 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The Nottawasaga OPP were called to investigate a theft at 36 Young Street in Alliston, the thefts occurred The Nottawasaga OPP The Nottawasaga OPP between March 15–18. were conducting proactive conducted a traffi c stop on Police conducted their inpatrols on March 23, at 4:30 March 23, at 1:56 a.m. on vestigation into the theft of in futurum. Lorem ipsum dolorRoad sit amet, TRAFFIC p.m. on County 5 and Victoria Street near Boyne several hundred dollars of elit, sed diam nonLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer consectetuer adipiscing Concession Road 4 when a Avenue in Alliston. The veproduct. tincidunt ut laoreet adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh ummy nibh euismod motor vehicle was stopped hicle was initially stopped Charged is 32 year old erat volutpat. euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna dolore magna aliquam David Colatosti of Adjala- for a Highway Traffic Act for speeding 76 kilometers aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad per hour over the posted Tosorontio Township, he is infraction. The traffic stop ALCOHOL & DRIVING minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation speed limit. became an impaired invescharged with two counts of Duis autem velCharged eum iriurefor dolorspeeding in henullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip Theft Under $5000, Crimi- tigation and the driver was velit esse molestie ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel drerit in vulputate 156km/hour in an 80 conkm/ arrested. nal Code of Canada. dolore eu feugiat nulla eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate sequat, vel illum hour zone is 24 year old Charged is a 41 year old A second person was infacilisis at veroMulmur eros et Township accumsanresident. et iusto velit esse molestie consequa. Town of New Tecumseth volved in the criminal ofodio dignissim qui praesent lupHe blandit was charged with RacAli, he is fence. Also ROAD chargedWATCH is 45 resident, Arnimtatum zzril delenit augue duis dolore te year old Adjala-Tosorontio charged with one count of ing under the Highway TrafMirum est notare quam littera gothica, feugait nulla facilisi. alcohol, fic Act, his licence was susresident Angela Leblanc, Over 80 mgs ofNam liber tempor cum nobis quam nunc putamus parum claram, anforsoluta 7 days andeleihis under the Criminal Code of pended she is also charged with nihil imperdiet doming teposuerit litterarum formas humanita- fend option congue vehicle was towed and held Canada. two counts of Theft Under placerat possim tis per seacula quarta decima et quinta id quod mazimfor 7 days.facer He was issuedas-a He will appear on April $5000, Criminal Code of decima. Eodem modo typi, qui nunc no- sum ypi non habent claritatem insitam; est Impaired bis videntur parum clari, fiant sollemnes Rollover injures Tottenham Racing in Adjala usus legenti. roads and, according to some of the OPP’s Facebook followers, the public recognizes how serious a threat this driving behaviour poses to road users. The Nottawasaga OPP “I see many people driving conducted a traffic stop on and using their cell phones March 19, at 3:10 p.m. on and not paying attention (to) Mill Street in Essa Towntraffic. They should be kept ship for what was initially a Nam liber tempor soluta nobis THEFT off ofcum roads,” said one eleifolHighway Traffic Act infracnihil imperdiet doming Fiant sollemnes in futurum. Lorem ip- fend option congue lower. tion. The traffic stop quickly facer is possim. sum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing id quod mazim placerat The OPP reminding turned to an impaired inveselit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincdrivers that effective March tigation and the driver was DOMESTIC DISPUTES idunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat 18, 2014, distracted driving arrested. The OPP has Qui concluded facit eorum claritatem. Investigavolutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, $155 to Charged is a 27 year old its recent Distracted Driv- fines increase from lectores me quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper sus- tiones demonstraverunt the $225 Kingston resident, the male ing campaign and is remind- $280 (this includeslegere saepius. Claritas cipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo lius quod ii legunt ne was charged with one count ing drivers that as of March fine plus a $50 victim fiest dynamicus, qui sequitur consequat. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor etiam processus and $5 court cost). of Fail or refuse to provide 18, new legislation kicks in surcharge lectorum. Miin hendrerit in vulputate velit esse moles- mutationem consuetudium The OPP supports this and sample-Drugs/Blood under that will have officers isrum est notare any quam littera gothica, quam tie other laws that help put the Criminal Code of Cana- suing much heftier fines to nunc putamus parum anteposuerit an end claram, to distracted driving. da. those caught using a hand CRIMINAL CHARGES He will appear on April held device or watching an While OPP officers remain vel illum dolore eu feugiat 24,Consequat, 2014 in Bradford at the entertainment device while committed to doing their nulla facilisis at vero eros et accumsan part to help eliminate this Ontario Court of Justice to driving. et iusto odio dignissim qui blandit praesent dangerous behaviour, they answer to this charge. During luptatum zzril delenit augue duis dolore the te March 8–14 know that drivers themcampaign, officers throughfeugait nulla facilisi. selves have to take action to out the province were busy put a stop to it. Crime Stoppers of Sim- raising awareness among This latest campaign c o e - D u f f e r i n - M u s k o k a motorists that using a handbrings the total number of along with the local police held device and engaging in province-wide OPP disservices are requesting the other forms of distraction tracted driving charges up to assistance of the public in while driving is a danger4,000 in 2014. ous behaviour that, for three solvingipsum these crimes. aliquam erat volutpat. Ut would wisi enim Lorem dolor sit amet, consectetuer The OPP like ad to years innibh a row minim (from 2011– Over the last weeks therenonummy veniam,thank quis nostrud exerci tation adipiscing elit,2 sed diam all drivers, passen2013)magna has takenullamcorper the lives of suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip has been tincidunt a rash of break and dolore euismod ut laoreet gers and others who support enters occurring in Simcoe, more innocent people than their efforts to make Ontario Dufferin and Muskoka area. impaired driving (on OPP roads free of distracted drivPolice are asking for the pub- patrolled roads). ing. Whether it be through A total of 11 people have lic to be mindful of suspiresponsible driving, speakcious or unfamiliar vehicles died so far this year (2014) ing up to a distracted driver in distracted driving related parked onipsum side roads esse molestie consequat, vel Lorem dolor near sit amet, as a passenger or encouragcollisions on OPP patrolled any residence. the po- elit, illum dolore eu feugiat nulla consect etuerCall adipiscing ing family and friends to put facilisisdown at vero et accumsed diam nonummy nibh theireros phone and leave san et itiusto odio dignissim euismod tincidunt ut laoreet alone while driving,quithe blanditOPP praesent luptatum dolore magna aliquam erat appreciates these zzposiril delenit augue duis dolore volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad tive actions, which cantego feugaita nulla facilisi. minim veniam, quis nostrud long way to helping make Namourliber tempor cum exerci tation ullamcorper susroads safer. Impaired lice and indicate the location of the vehicle, its description and licence number. Police are also asking for public to call police if someone attends their front door mistakenly (wrong address). This is commonly done to see if there is anyone home prior to breaking in. Fines set to increase OPP REPORT 1-888-310-1122 Rash of B&E’s New poll on fatigued and drowsy driving reveals serious problem Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, conaliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad sect etuer adipiscing elit, sed diam TH minimAPRIL veniam,6quis nostrud exerci tation nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut • SUN. SAT. APRIL 5TH , 9:00am-5:00pm , 10:00am-4:00pm laoreet dolore aliquam erat Newmagna Tecumseth Recreation Centre,ullamcorper 7300 Industrialsuscipit Parkwaylobortis Alliston nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim ve(Donations to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation will be accepted.) eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate niam, quis admission nostrud exerci tation ulfree Complementary reusable bags will be available. velit esse molestie consequat, vel illum dolamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut lore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros et aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. S P eum E C I iriure A L Sdolor P E AinK E Raccumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui blanDuis autem vel dit praesent luptatum zzril delenit augue hendrerit in vulputate velit esse moduis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. lestie consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros et 11 & 2 SUBHEAD accumsan et iusto odio dignissim Kate was born and raised in Georgetown, Ontario. She has been working in the television and Mirum est notare quam littera gothica, qui blandit praesent luptatum zzril renovation industry for over seven years and can be seen on HGTV’s “Holmes On Homes”, “Holmes In New Orleans”,duis “Handyman Superstarte Challenge” and “Holmes Inspection”. quam nunc putamus parum claram, antedelenit augue dolore feugait litterarum formas humanitatis per nulla facilisi. Most recently Kate has been featured as one of the crew on HGTV’s hit posuerit shows, “Decked Out”, “Disaster Decks” and “Deck Wars” where she helps build some of the most interesting and seacula quarta decima et quinta decima. Nam liber tempor cum soluta nounique decks out there. Eodem modo typi, qui nunc nobis videntur bis eleifend option congue nihil imparum clari, fiant disaster sollemnes inADCC futurum. Submit your backyard photo to the for your kate campbell backyard disaster photo contest $1,500* PRIZE Summons to appear in court to explain his speed to the Ontario Court Justice. chance to win. Pictures will be voted on at the home show and the winner will be announced on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 2 pm. Photos can be dropped off at the Chamber office or emailed to [email protected]. See adcc.cafor more details. cipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit Morris Samson St. John Ambulance New Branch Manger By Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston from the Bram Stoker novel March 27th to April 13th, 2014 Thursday - Saturday at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm *$1,500 prize will consist of a combination of products and services equalling approximately $1,500. Build Your Backyard Oasis Kate Campbell, Host of HGTV’s, “Decked Out” • Sat 11:00am & 2:00pm Great Line up of presentations by backyard experts Kids activities including CFB Borden Kiddie Commando Course Food Court, Farmer’s Market plus over 90 vendors St. John Ambulance announces new branch manager Reserved Seating, all seats $18 Group discounts available call 705-458-4432 BASEBAR For tickets Visa and Mastercard accepted For information, visit www.adcc.ca or phone the Alliston & District Chamber of Commerce at 705-435-7921 Old Town Hall, 1 Hamilton Street, Cookstown www.southsimcoetheatre.com Sponsored By: soluta nobis congue nihil ing id quod facer possim eleifend option Cougar sighting imperdiet dommazim placerat debunked assum. Typi non South Simcoe Police received numerous calls from citizens and local schools regarding a possible sighting of a cougar in Innisfil. An animal was observed by a citizen in a field off Innisfil Beach Road east of 10th Sideroad. This sighting was made in the morning on March 17th. Photos of the tracks left by the animal were forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources on March 18th by the citizen. The Ministry has viewed the photos and come to a determination that the tracks were made by a dog or coyote. The TIMES – March 27, 2014 – Page 3 Losereit announces candidacy for Adj–Tos mayor Richard Blanchard Leo Losereit will be running for mayor of AdjalaTosorontio in this fall’s elections. Loseriet announced his decision to run at a meeting on Sunday organized by the Everett Ratepayers Association to discuss the next moves to stop a bylaw which would see the village increase in population to almost 10,000 people over the next 20 years. Losereit, a ruminant specialist, has run for mayor of the township before and was defeated by the current mayor Tom Walsh in 2010. He also served as the Everett area councillor between 2000 and 2003. Losereit said Sunday that he had been considering running for at time and was planning to officially register as a official candidate for mayor in the near future. Current Lisle area coun- cillor Scott Anderson is the only person registered to run in this fall’s municipal election. Candidates have until September 12 to register for the municipal ballot. The election will be held on October 27. The Alliston and Area Physician Recruitment Committee (AAPRC), the Alliston Family Health Team (AFHT) and Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) are pleased to officially announce that Dr. Deborah Wong has been recruited as a full time Family Physician in our community. Dr. Wong received her Medical degree at the University of Western Ontario and completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Toronto, working out of Toronto Western Hospital. She has interests in preventative medicine, women’s health, palliative care and hospitalist medi- cine. Dr. Wong has taken on the patients of Dr. Oswaldo Ramirez and has been taking hospitalist shifts at Stevenson Memorial. “Dr. Wong is a wonderful physician and we are so glad she chose to join us. She is an asset to the team and community,” said Dr. Izabella Kogan, lead physician at the FHT. Dr. Liesbet Jansen, Chief of Family Medicine said Dr. Wong is already making a difference on the in-patient ward as a part-time Hospitalist. “She is compassionate and skilled, a great addition to our team here at Stevenson,” said Dr. Jansen. “We welcome Dr. Wong and are really pleased that she has chosen to live and work in our community,” said Keith White, Chair of the AAPRC. “We wish her all the very best as she establishes her practice and home here.” Dr. Wong thanked the community for being so friendly to her since she opened her practice. “Although I grew up and trained in Toronto I have always had a keen interest in rural medicine as, for me, it provides the opportunity to have a diverse practice. I look forward to providing you with quality care, getting to know the area and people and helping to grow our community. Thank you for your warm welcome,” she said. Anyone who does not have a family physician should call the Health Care Connect line at 1-800-445-1822 New family physician in Alliston Where do you want to go? Photo by Emily Wood YOUR SUGGESTIONS – The County of Simcoe set up public information centres last week to generate feedback about suggested changes to the Transportation Master Plan. People stopped by to learn about the plan and make suggestions, marking this map with locations for infrastructure repair or development including bike lanes, carpool lots and passenger railway stops. Continued from FRONT Although updates to the TMP are scheduled for every five years, the changes initiated now are intended to help with transportation needs over the next 30 years. TMP project co-ordinator, Rachelle Hamelin says that’s why it’s important to hear from different generations. Hearing from residents of all ages will help develop a plan that addresses the wide variety of needs in the county, even kids were asked how they wanted to get around town. Because of the size of the county, Hamelin says it would have been an enormous cost to have a consultant evaluate every road and recommend updates. Instead, they reached out to the community with these information sessions to get recommendations from the people who know the communities best, the residents themselves. People who stopped by the drop-in information session were asked to identify on a map what type of infrastructure they would like to see and where. From bike lanes to carpool lots to railways, residents were full of suggestions. The next step will be phase three of the project, updating the TMP based on approval from County Council and developing an implementation strategy. The updating process should be complete in August, when the capital cost for the plan will be evaluated. Residents of all ages are encouraged to speak up with their thoughts and comments Photo Submitted Dr. Wong joins the Alliston Family Health Team (AFHT) ALL NEW about the strategies and recommendations outlined in the TMP draft by filling out a questionnaire at https:// www.research.net/s/SimcoeTMP. The survey will be available until August, 2014. Alliston 705-435-7631 March 28th - April 3rd Friday at 4:30 pm Saturday at 2:00 pm .............................. Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm Monday - Thursday at 7:30 pm MATINEE at 1:30 pm Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 pm at 7:00 pm www.circletheatre.ca Your Local Auto Source for Hometown Auto Related Stories and News... from a Grassroots, Independent Perspective. Page 4 – March 27, 2014 – The TIMES SIMCOE-YORK PRINTING & PUBLISHING LIMITED Publisher of the The Times King Sentinel The Scope 34 Main Street, West P.O. 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We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) toward our mailing costs. Member CCNA 1/ We need the trail in New Tecumseth Dear editor: I have lived in New Tecumseth more than 20 years and am an avid walker. I have enjoyed walking the Albion section of the trail which goes as far as Alton/ Belfountain…through fields, which are fenced and gated and where crops grow or sheep and horses graze. The gates are always opened and closed by the walkers and I have never seen signs of vandalism or disrespect towards these private properties. I was over-joyed to see the results of the trail upgrades from Highway 9 to Tottenham. The work done by our town is first class. The trail is wider; the footing is a fine gravel which makes bikers happy as well. We often meet Jim Stone and commend him for supporting this fine enterprise. We very rarely see garbage and never are there many people and so we get an opportunity to appreciate our beautiful country. Where we park there are usually no other cars or at most one or two. I have also walked in Italy, France, England and Wales. Walking gives one a feeling of well-being and accomplishment. We have enjoyed a “bird’s eye view” of country-sides, beaches, hills and dales. We notice the wild flowers blooming in the grasses and the animals grazing in the fields. The footpaths wind down country lanes, across farmer’s fields where crops may be growing or horses, sheep and cows grazing. We climb over fences which have been prepared with stiles or we open and close gates between fields. In these and other countries, walking is a way of life. In New Tecumseth we need walking trails which encourage outdoor activity and create healthy minds and bodies. Unfortunately for the farmers, they are no longer the majority in this town. With sub-divisions cropping up in Tottenham, Beeton and Alliston, more young families are making their homes here every day. We are a growing, dynamic community and we must support such ventures as the Tecumseth section of the trans-Canada trail. There must be many ex- Glad the stop sign is gone Dear editor: In reply to the letter from Donna Knapp about the removal of the stop sign at Main Street and Tecumseth Street in Beeton – I live on Tecumseth Street and I’m so glad that the sign was removed. I cross over Main Street at least twice a day and was nearly hit twice. At least now I can wait until the traffic goes by and then cross when it’s safe. I saw an SUV coming to a sharp stop and crunching into the ice at the side of the road. He really must have damaged his car. It may sound that the trucks are speeding through but I don’t think they are exceeding the speed limit. Perhaps the speed limit should be reduced. I’m sorry you have trouble with the traffic and noise on Main Street, but it is the main thoroughfare. By the way, no one asked me if the stop sign should be removed. Dorothy McNab, Beeton Why did Stephen Harper say ‘no’? Dear editor: Why did Stephen Harper say “no” to a Public Inquiry into the missing and murdered aboriginal women? Carol Goar of the Toronto Star, on Wed. March 12, wrote a scathing column about this decision. Here are two quotes from it, “For the families of the victims, it was an enormous letdown. For human rights activists, it was yet another demon- stration of the Conservative government’s refusal to stand up for vulnerable minorities”. “We continue to be, I find, treated as second-class citizens,” said Claudette Dumont Smith, executive director of the Native Women’s Association. “An aboriginal woman could be disposed of and that’s it, that’s all”. Fighting back; a 24 hour First Nations rail blockade took place near Belleville. It started on Wed. March 19 and was led by Shawn Brant. Of course there were public objections and even arrests. But the purpose for those taking part, far out-weighed the negative aspects. They were demanding a full meaningful public inquiry into the issue of indigenous missing and murdered women and girls. There are many ways for Trail talks continue in New Tec Dear editor: Well again, Mr. Kirkpatrick has some other items wrong. The Trans Canada Trail does not donate any money. The government of the day in Ottawa will allocate taxpayers hard earned tax dollars to complete this magnificent project. So, the town is going to make up their share out of development charges plus a contribution from our county council’s share of your hard earned tax dollars. Just to put the cream on the cake I ask all of us to consider who is paying for the Town’s share through those magical DCs? When a young couple comes to town, attracted to New Tecumseth for many reasons and not just the home that they plan to buy, they are also making at least a Mr. Kirkpatrick contribution in the form of a 20–25 year mortgage to the trail. That is right, the new homeowner has to pre-pay through their mortgages some $32,000 to $40,000 in DCs that are a hidden part of the purchase price. That is a hefty hunk of change they are responsible for before they even set up home in New Tecumseth and without even having a say in the matter. While pondering this dilemma of the developers and maybe the town council let us, dwell on something Mr. Kirkpatrick has eluded to in terms of usage of the trail. Not the future use but the hundreds of the public that he sees sharing the trail as is. Well, if the trail is being used to such an extent why are the various levels of government doling out such amounts of taxpayers money to build something that appears to already be up and running without a further penny being used. If the members of our council while contemplating how to proceed (regardless of additional costs) were to possibly reflect on the other proposal, to be fleshed out shortly, following staff’s maternity leave, the Seniors Policy. Will council see their way to funding the regular or annual requests that council receive from its seniors, regarding windrows and leaf collections as their priority before the building of a trail? For the most part, our se- amples of the Trail going through farm-lands in other provinces or other sections of Canada. They can help the farmers see that not only is this trail necessary, but it will happen and we hope we can all work together to make it a great contribution to life in New Tec. Pat Callan, Beeton niors will not find such a trail to be as accessible or health promoting as our younger upward mobile residents who are possibly not being burdened down with their mortgaged share of the trails Development Charges. One other item to be corrected is the constant need and suggestion for our town to get on with completing their share of the TCT. One only has to log on to the TCT website and see how many other communities have not yet committed to this Jean Chretien legacy. Gordon McInnes, New Tecumseth activists to show their beliefs and concerns. Another example here, is a peaceful one. The name for it is “Sisters In Spirit”. For the last three years, one group, in Newmarket, has hosted a prayer vigil on the front lawn of Trinity United church. The aim is to make people aware of the desperate situation of these aboriginal women and to honor their memory. Vigils of various kinds are taking place across Canada. The next one, in Newmarket, will happen on Oct.4. I heard about all this from Linda Parsons, an avid activist with Sisters in Spirit. She said to me very forcefully, “We will continue to pray and voice and work with indigenous women in spite of getting that ‘no’ from the government for a public inquiry. This issue isn’t going away. How many more must die?” Betty Anderson, Tottenham The TIMES – March 27, 2014 – Page 5 Trail users will treat farmers’ fields with respect in New Tec Re: Letter to Ward 7 Councillor Bruce Haire and Mayor Mike MacEachern Dear Bruce and Mike, I am writing to you to express my strong support for the expansion of the Trans Canada Trail through New Tecumseth. I look forward to connecting our community to this wonderful trail system in the very near future. The benefits to our community are numerous; the creation of additional green space, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, greater connection to nature and the environment, etc. I have personally enjoyed hiking on other parts of the Trans Canada Trail on a regular basis with my family and our dogs. In addition, I have hiked extensively in England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand where they have similar extensive trail systems, often directly ON farmer’s property, not just adjacent to it, which are enjoyed extensively and treated respectfully. I myself am a farmer, and my property is adjacent to the hydro corridor just west of the 15th Sideroad. As a result of my farm’s proximity to the hydro corridor, I often have snowmobiles cross my property in the winter. Although most of Changes to licencing seniors coming April 21 This is the official answer Alan Masters of Beeton received from the government regarding his opposition to the Ontario government’s intention to introduce a very intensive screening tool for Senior drivers. Dear Mr. Masters: Thank you for your letter regarding Ontario’s licence renewal program for drivers age 80 and above. The Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of Transportation, has asked me to respond to your concerns on behalf of the Ministry. I would like to assure you that the primary goal of all our senior driver programs is to keep seniors driving for as long as they can safely do so. We are committed to preserving the independence, mobility and dignity of seniors. To be clear – the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has no plans to introduce the cognitive screening tool known as “SIMARD-MD” into its senior driver licence renewal program. Ontario’s current licence renewal program applies only to drivers age 80 and above and is an effective, evidenced-based and unbiased approach to driver licensing. It is intended to ensure drivers are fit and able to drive longer and safer. The program is grounded in extensive evidence showing that senior drivers are at an elevated risk of collision due to age-related factors such as loss of functional abilities, reduction of psychomotor skills, and the development of cognitive dysfunction. The Ministry regularly undertakes and reviews, research and jurisdictional best practices for possible improvements to its various driver programs. Based on the Ministry’s most recent evaluation of its licence renewal program for drivers age 80 and over, MTO will be introducing enhancements on April 21st, 2014. These changes will help senior drivers who pose no risk to road safety renew their licences more efficiently and with reduced stress while more objectively identifying those who may no longer be fit to drive. Currently, in order to renew a licence, every two years senior drivers age 80 and over must successfully complete a: Vision test; Driver record review; Group Education Session; and, Written knowledge test of the rules of the road. If deemed necessary, the senior driver may also be required to pass a road test prior to renewal. This current renewal process takes roughly three and a half hours to complete. As of April 21st, 2014, in order to renew a licence, every two years senior drivers will have to successfully complete a: Vision test; Driver record review; Group Education Session; and, Two brief, non-computerized inclass screening exercises. If deemed necessary, the senior driver may also be required to pass a road test prior to renewal or be asked to provide the Ministry with additional medical information at a later date. This enhanced renewal process will take only about 90 minutes to complete and there will no longer be a need to study for a written knowledge test of the rules of the road. Please note that this new process will remain as a renewal program. Existing and valid licences will be not taken away during this process but all requirements need to be met before your licence is renewed. For additional information on these changes (including practice versions of the actual in-class screening exercises), please visit: Ontario.ca/seniordriver Ultimately, I would like to assure you that MTO makes every effort to ensure that its senior driver programs balance the need for senior mobility and independence with public safety. We strongly believe that the forthcoming enhancements to our renew- al process for drivers age 80 and above accomplish this goal. Thank you again for your enquiry. Ryan Bailey, Team Leader, Special Projects Ministry of Transportation these snowmobilers do not have my permission to use my property, as long as they stay away from my livestock and do not cross the property when the snow is melting and my crops are at risk, I really see no harm in their activity, and the majority do so. The intended use of the trail considered would be far less invasive than snowmobiles (I believe that most of the trail excludes motorized vehicles). I really struggle to understand the “concerns” of the affected farmers. I am also extremely dismayed that Councillor Jebb has been so quick to cave in to these “concerns”. Do the interests of the other 28,000 inhabitants of New Tecumseth not warrant consideration? Further, I feel that it is an embarrassment to our community that we are one of the main gaps in the Trans Canada Trail! I am confident that thousands of other farmers in other parts of the country have been able to cope with the trail in their community, and I am confident that our farmers with adjacent properties will learn to do the same. I urge you not to succumb to the demands of a minority and please bring the Trans Canada Trail to New Tecumseth. Thank you for your attention to this issue; I look forward to seeing you at the council meeting on April 7th. Naomi Simpson Tottenham Follow up: stop sign removed Dear editor: I would like to clear up any misunderstanding caused by my statement in my letter of last week about wanting the steam train tracks removed because of the noise from the constant steam of trucks clanging and banging over them. I definitely do not want the steam train tracks removed! I moved to this home knowing the steam train tracks were here first. 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We work closely with the province’s 36 conservation authorities and Environment Canada to forecast when and where Town to flick the switch in support of Earth Hour 2014 For the seventh consecutive year, the Town of New Tecumseth will join millions around the world on Saturday, March 29 by shutting down non-essential lighting and equipment in all of its facilities, where feasible and without jeopardizing safety, for one full hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in support of Earth Hour. During Earth Hour 2013, Power Stream reported that power consumption in New Tecumseth had decreased 6.9 per cent during the one-hour event compared to a similar type of day, (taking into consideration hour of the day, time of year and weather) to Earth Hour. You can make a difference too. Show your support by signing up for Earth Hour at www.earthhour.org flooding is likely to occur. The ministry and conservation authorities monitor watershed and weather conditions to predict water levels and flows, and issue flood messages. Flood messages help municipalities notify the public of developing unsafe river and lake conditions and advise them to take precautions. In areas where conservation authorities do not exist, MNR District offices flood messages to the appropriate conservation authorities and MNR District offices by email, fax and, if after hours, by phone. This information is also shared with partners and key stakeholders, such as Ontario Power Generation, CN-CP Rail, the Ministry of Transportation, the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, and isolated First Nation communities. The ministry’s Emergency Management network is also activated when required. The ministry has regular dai- ly contact with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management about current conditions and flood potential. To see the ministry’s current flood messages, go to www.ontario.ca/flooding The ministry is making every effort to keep the people of Ontario informed, to provide reliable and immediate updates and to limit the effects of flooding as much as possible. David Orazietti Minister of Natural Resources Take the HST of necessities please Dear editor: The cursed HST should NOT be applied to necessities. Common sense and decency should exempt a tax on bare bones needs. Yet the sorry-ass government of Kathleen Wynne taxes all sorts of necessities to the hilt! Take toilet paper. Try 705-435-3900 or 905-729-0057 news, events & information provide flood information to local municipalities and the media. Local governments are then responsible for communicating messages to the public and for first-line emergency response. The ministry’s Surface Water Monitoring Centre monitors flood conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is able to contact MNR District Offices and conservation authorities immediately with updates. When the risk of flooding is high, the Surface Water Monitoring Centre issues 10 Wellington St. E., Alliston, ON L9R 1A1 getting along without toilet paper! Not since the demise of the Eaton’s catalogue has toilet paper been such a need. The Eaton’s catalogue had sharp edges anyway. Yet the Liberals at Queen’s Park tax toilet paper at 13%! Take your hydro bill. Try getting along without hydro. Yes, the greenie-weenies despise hydro and the hydro generation. Maybe they think we can generate power with two hamsters turning a windmill turbine. But the end result is going to be a disaster and no hydro of any description. The greenieweenies, sucked up by the Liberals, have created the job killing highest hydro rates in North America. Global Warming be damned! It’s the biggest snow jobs since Hitler conned Germany in the 1930s. Hydro should NOT be subjected to the HST. It is another necessity. Timid Tim Hudak has not projected this fact loudly enough. Take your heating bill. Whatever you heat with, it’s a dire necessity. After this grim winter, you should agree that heating fuel of any kind shouldn’t be subject to an extortion tax of 13%. From Enbridge we’re getting a threat of a 40% in- crease in natural gas costs! And 13% on top of this? What spineless wimps do they think we are? What are we prepared to do about it? Maybe we should rent some professional protesters to storm Queen’s Park. Or is it Queen’s Pork? wAnyway, these professional bums protest everything including the breaking flatulation of methane gas which is not yet taxable. But it soon will be with these fools in charge. 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Van Helsing believes that the girl has been attacked by a vampire – a ghost-like creature that strikes at night and is kept alive by sucking blood from its victims. Invariably, the plot thickens with the arrival of the owner of the neighbouring castle, the mysterious and sinister Count Dracula. Many actors familiar to SST audiences are returning to our stage to bring this story to life: Tom Mercer (Jasper Station, Pajama Game) from Innisfil is tackling a non-singing role for a change and plays Dr. Van Helsing. Also from Innisfil, Christopher Perchaluk (Wizard of Oz, Robin Hood) plays troubled sanitorium patient Renfield. Emily Cully (Wizard of Oz, Robin Hood) from Barrie and John Bleasby (The Drowsy Chaperone) from Orillia play Dr. Seward and his daughter Lucy. Fresh from a performing stint at the Mady Centre in his hometown of Barrie, Andrew Nikkanen (Curtains) plays young Lucy’s fiancé, Jonathan. Veteran drummer for so many of our musicals over the years, Joe Adamick from Tottenham is stepping in front of the footlights this time as sanatorium attendant Butterworth. And to round out the excellent cast, two newcomers to our stage: Annie Sweeney from Angus plays the maid, Miss Wells, and last but hardly least, Christian Petrozza from Bradford takes ON THIS GREAT ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY S u m m e r 2 0 1 4 Town of New Tecumseth PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE GUIDE Town of New Tecumseth PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE Town of New Tecumseth 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 F a l l & 2010 W i n t e r Guide SPRING & SUMMER PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE GUIDE Town of New Tecumseth 2009-2010 Town of New Tecumseth FALL & WINTER 2012 SPRING & SUMMER PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE GUIDE Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide Recreation on the title role of Count Dracula. 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Sarah Jane O’Donnell, artistic director of Crazy Pants Theatre is passionate about keeping theatre accessible for kids, and decided to host Photo by Richard Blanchard Everett Residents prepare – About 50 Everett residents met Sunday afternoon to prepare their moves in their battle to oppose the Official Plan Amendment which could see the village increase by six times over the 20 years. Lead by Chantal Gagnon, the Everett Ratepayers Association president, the discussion focused around the upcoming review of the OP by Simcoe County council and the likely Ontario Municipal Board hearing that will follow. the fundraiser performance to help make that possible. Offering something entertaining for parents was also important to her, since they have been so supportive all year in coming out to see their kids on stage and bringing family and friends along with them. “This is for adults, it’s a show for them so that they can actually enjoy themselves and have a night out without the kids,” says O’Donnell. “It’s about thanking them for everything they do throughout the year, but also helping to raise funds in a way that everybody benefits.” Anne Marie Scheffler stars in the one woman show about motherhood, portraying a hilarious whirlwind of characters in a sketch com- edy style that will entertain men and women alike. “It’s just kind of the clash of what she expected motherhood to be and what it truly is, and it’s hilarious.” O’Donnell has seen Suddenly Mommy! herself since she knows Scheffler personally and chose it for the fundraiser performance because she knew it was sure to entertain. Scheffler is an actress, writer and comedian, known for her work with Second City and the Comedy Network. She also co-wrote and co-stars in Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody which has performed sold out shows in more than 60 cities in North America. Suddenly Mommy! has been performed in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto, and the big city entertainment is coming to Alliston on April 13. Scheffler is originally from the area and attended Banting Memorial High School, helping to support her hometown friends at Crazy Pants Theatre. O’Donnell’s goal is to be able to maintain the prices that she has and eventually be able to offer financial assistance to help cover the costs of participating for families who really need it. “The kids want to be here and it’s such an amazing program for them because they’re not just learning how to act, they’re becoming confident leaders, they’re becoming a new generation of patrons for the arts, they’re learning so much,” says O’Donnell. Many parents have also reported that kids involved in Crazy Pants have started to do better at school, have improved focus and even learn to handle bullying in a healthy way thanks to the confidence developed from being on stage. The new home for Crazy Pants Theatre is on Main Street in Beeton and has helped get the kids even more involved. Theatre students love to come and spend time in a space that’s their own, and O’Donnell has even given them an area inside that they can paint and decorate themselves. Before setting up in this permanent space Sarah drove around with as many props as would fit in her car to rented rehearsal spaces around town. Now with their own space the kids can always have access to the props they need and the store front will help let people know the theatre company is here. The space doesn’t lend itself to being a full theatre, but is great rehearsal space. Final performances will still be performed around the community in various theatres. O’Donnell encourages everyone to check out the show, as the fundraiser is a great way to help keep theatre an option for as many kids as possible, kids who benefit in so many ways from the process. “People should not miss this, because it is going to be a fantastic night. And they’re supporting youth theatre.” Suddenly Mommy! will be performed at the Circle Theatre in Alliston on Sunday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $20 in advance and can be purchased online at www. crazypantstheatrecompany. F U N E R A L C E N T R E LT D Owner/Managing Director: Grant J. Drury 705-435-3535 [email protected] • www.druryfuneralcentre.com 519 Victoria Street East, Alliston Changes underway at Essa Library Richard Blanchard Essa township will soon have a new Chief Librarian. Laura Wark was appointed at the system’s new Chief Librarian last week. She has spent the past several years as Manager of Public Services. She will replace Janine HarrisWheatley who has been the Chief Librarian since July, 2004. Council also recognized Dom Sasco who served on the library board for the past 17 years and as the board’s chair for a number of years. Sasco was recognized with a formal presentation at the board’s monthly meeting last week. McGUIRE FENCING LIMITED • Specializing in Farms • All Styles of Fencing • Installed & Repaired 705-435-2770 RR 1, EGBERT, ONT. L0L 1N0 TAX E X P E RT S t a x E X P E R T S HOTS t a x E X P E R T S HIGGINS OFFICE & TAX SERVICES aE-FILE aPERSONAL AND SMALL BUSINESS TAX PREPARATION 75 Main St. W., Beeton 905 748-1111 email: [email protected] DRURY com under the Upcoming Productions tab. Tickets will be more expensive at the door, so advance purchases are encouraged. The show is geared for people age 18 and above. K.J. HILL FINANCIAL SERVICES [email protected] Professional Investment & Tax Services KEN HILL, CFP CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER 12 Queen St. North, P.O. 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Their 30 year old rivalry is tested when circumstances put them together on a TV show, the insults are flung harder than the food! Dolly’s long-suffering TV-producer son Stephen (Julian Bachlow of Tottenham) tries to keep the two divas on track, but as long as Dolly’s dressing room is one inch closer to the set than Isobel’s, it’s a losing battle, and unexpectedly the show becomes a ratings hit with a blend of Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer. The play promises plenty of audience participation, and during each performance a patron will have an opportunity to become a celebrity guest. Local merchants are also encouraged to get involved to have their businesses announced as broadcast sponsors. For more information on becoming a sponsor please contact Cheryl at info@blackhorse. ca or call 905-936-6446. PHOTO BY BRIAN LOCKHART WINNING ATTITUDES – The TNT Tornadoes Minor Hockey Association held its annual awards day at Alliston Memorial Arena on Sunday, March 23. Several players were recognized with special awards. Will Hopcraft, was given the ‘Most Dedicate Player’ award for the Tyke division. Anna Snyder, was honoured with the Daniel Warzin ‘For the Love of the Game’ award. The Kitchen Witches opens for Preview night on Wednesday March 26th and Opening night is Friday March 28th, and performances run through to closing on April 12th, 2014. Sunday Matinees are almost completely sold out. Please reserve your seats early by calling the Box Office at 905-880-5002. For show dates, curtain times, and ticket prices, please visit www.blackhorse.ca Auditions for The Blackhorse Theatre’s June production “Hilda’s Yard” a comedy by Norm Foster will be held Tuesday March 25th at 7 p.m. Men and women between the ages of 25 and 60 are invited to join us in a cold reading from the script. The Blackhorse Theatre is located 17272 Mount Wolfe Rd. and Hwy. 9. The Blackhorse Village Players are a not-for-profit community theatre. PHOTO BY BRIAN LOCKHART CHAMPIONS – The TNT Tornadoes Minor Hockey Association held its annual house league awards at the Alliston Memorial Arena over the weekend. All divisions turned out and players were recognized for an outstanding hockey season. The Avelanche Tyke team captured the ‘A’ division championship. Team members include coach Bill Hopcraft, Will Hopcraft, Caleb Benson, Nate Butler, Reed Schossler, Brady Sheridan, Xander Racki, Kolby Slessor, David Dacosta, Sara Cubello, AJ Greystone, and Nolan Quigley. The TIMES – March 27, 2014 – Page 11 Sugartones set to host zaniest show yet! Photo submitted Members of the Sugartones performed for the community for Banting Day at the Banting Homestead Heritage Park in November 2013. By Emily Wood The Sugartones are looking forward to their upcoming variety show, a chance to really showcase their range and repertoire. It’s their second annual show, but members are confident that this year’s performance will blow the last one out of the water. “We’re getting to the point where we know our sound is good and we want to give back to the audience as far as making it a fun evening,” says Sugartones member Tracie Kennedy. The Sugartones are a female barbershop chorus made up of approximately 30 singers. Many of those women had little singing experience when they joined the group, if any. But over two years the group has had the help of an accomplished director and the support of each other to learn and grow together, strengthening their sound. “It’s a great group of women, we’re all very focused on doing the best we can with our singing,” says Kennedy. “We’re a very supportive group, we’ve become friends. We came together as strangers, and we’ve all become friends and that’s really valuable to all of us.” “So You Think You Can Sing” will feature two hours of performances from quartets and very large quartets (VLQs), clarinetist Sean Derraugh and the Banting Memorial Glee Club, offering plenty of variety on stage. “It’s actually a variety show, but it’s staged like a competition,” says Kennedy. “But it’s all going to be the Sugartones competing in different costumes and personas.” There will even be celebrity judges commenting on the performances. Deputy Mayor of New Tecumseth, Rick Milne, George Scott of the Songwriter’s Showcase and award winning actress Chandra Pepper will make up the judging panel. “We’re just expecting that there will be a lot of laughs, and a lot of props and just a lot of fun.” Last year the group was still fairly new and sang mostly Christmas songs for the show. But the group has now had time to learn and rehearse a wide selection of songs, so Kennedy says the show will be entirely different. The script was written by members of the chorus and local playwrights. “Because it’s our second annual show, we’ve only been together a couple of years, we’re very excited about it.” The Sugartones perform frequently at community events, retirement homes and charity fundraisers, but it’s rarely the entire chorus. This time members are looking forward to performing as a complete group for a change, in what they are calling their “zaniest” show yet. Ticket sales will contribute to competitive efforts of the group. They are currently gearing up for a competition in May held in London, Ontario. They also hope to qualify for the international competition in November, which will be in Kentucky. “We’re a bunch of people who love to sing and we love to see the smiles on people’s faces when they’re enjoying our music,” says Kennedy. The performances will be held on Saturday, March 29 at Knox Presbyterian Church, located at 160 King Street South in Alliston. The one day only show will have a matinee performance at 2 p.m. and an evening show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 13 and Essa inventory of commercial properties has its surprises By Richard Blanchard A systematic inventory of commercial places within Angus by the Essa Township Planning Department had some surprises for council last week. The inventory showed that there were 26 current units or commercially zoned properties within the settlement area of Angus. “I wish that all our vacant buildings and properties were full but I think that the township is on a good track,” said Mayor Terry. Dowdall. He noted that a new Crabby Joes and Coffee Culture restaurants were under construction on Mill Street and would open in several months. A large commercial development across from the No Frills supermarket is currently in the approval process and several new commercial buildings are planned for there. “We are also seeing a new dentist opening up in Angus this month and the township offices gets phone calls about new businesses on a regular basis,” said the mayor. The report will give a guide to potential businesses looking for commercial space. Calling all artists Registration is now open for the 2014 Arts on Main Festival and the South Simcoe Arts Council is calling for artists to sign up. The 17th Youth Arts Show is open to all youth from Grades 1 to 12. There will be awards to be won, and all entries will include an educational component for all ages. Arts on Main is for both emerging and experienced artists, where businesses on the main streets of Beeton, Alliston and Tottenham will display artwork in their windows. The festival will run from May 23 to June 11. Registration can be done online at www.southsimcoeartscouncil. com. The deadline for registration is April 16. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US CREATE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY ONE MEAL AT A TIME CONTACT Community Services would like to extend a big “Thank You!” to all the wonderful local and newcomer senior volunteers and participants, local chefs, restaurants and community organizations for making The Global Kitchen such a success! Thanks to funding received from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, seniors in New Tecumseth had the opportunity to cook, share and connect at The Global Kitchen - a fun and free cooking club. ALL NEW Your Local Auto Source for Hometown Auto Related Stories and News... from a Grassroots, Independent Perspective. under. For tickets call 705435-8804 or e-mail [email protected] Page 12 – March 27, 2014 – The TIMES Renew New Tecumseth helps business owners and landlords By Brian Lockhart One thing a downtown business core does not want to see, are vacant store fronts. Not only does a vacant Mental Health: coming to a high school parking lot near you By Brock Weir Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for young Canadians between the ages of 15 and 34, and the Canadian Mental Health Association wants to be there for teens when they need them – and on their own terms. As doctors from across Ontario prepare to hit the ice next weekend for the DOCS on Ice Tournament, which will bring over 900 doctors to both Aurora and Newmarket for the three day event, all proceeds raised in the event – a goal of $200,001 – will be funnelled into a “pioneering” new venture for the organization, which serves York Region and South Simcoe. “We are going to be launching one of Canada’s first mobile mental health clinics for youth,” says Rebecca Shields, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of York Region, of what they aim to do with the money raised. “We are thrilled at this opportunity. [Our Goal] is to work with our partners to ensure that all youth are prepared to take care of their mental health, know where to go for support, and have access to services.” The CMHA is working with school boards and other community partners to make the concept work, based on similar models undertaken at Covenant House Vancouver with their drop-in psychiatry model, as well as Calgary’s “Alex” bus, which provides support for teens. “Think about it as a rock band tour bus wrapped in graffiti,” says Ms. Shields. “It might sit at a mall one evening or outside a school late one afternoon or evening, and in different spots across York Region, and South Simcoe.” Collaborating on this new initiative for the York Region and South Simcoe areas are the Ontario Shores Mental Health Centre, which is the CMHA’s research partner, as well as York University in developing the model. They are also being “innovative and responsive” in developing technology like mobile apps and social media methods not only to connect with people, but provide ways in which young people can know where to actually find the services. The CMHA hopes to have the bus on the road, visiting area high schools and malls, as early as this fall. store leave a negative impression, it means a building owner is also taking a loss. The Renew New Tecumseth program helps people who are interested in starting a business with a store front and helps fill vacant buildings. Business owners, once accepted, can start their new enterprise at a nominal rental cost. 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Memorial Hospital, Allis- in Alliston, on Thursday It is with great sadness that ton, on March 21st, 2014. March 20, 2014 accomwe announce the passing Predeceased by his loving panied by Hospice staff, of Marion, peacefully, with wife Kay in 2004. Loving volunteers and friends. A her family by her side. Pre- father of Linda (Ned), John gathering for friends and deceased by her husband, (Angie), Jaynee (Sean). neighbours will be held on Robert Allan (Al), brother- His grandchildren Stephen, April 5, 2014 in the basein-law William (Bill) Bab- Jessica and Tabitha, Amy ment of the Trinity United cock and niece, Cathy and Nikki will miss him Church, 37 Centre Street, Burnett. She will be deeply dearly. Loving brother of Beeton from 1:00 pm to missed by her sister Jean Helen Duggan, Nick Cro- 3:00 pm, all are welcome. Babcock (nee Archibald) moshuk, Penney Rosati, Deputy Mayor Rick Milne and her nephews and and Les Diachon. Prede- will fondly remember Helga nieces Fred and Phensri ceased by sisters Anne with a few words at 1:30 Babcock, Marion and Pender, Marie Morant, and pm, and light refreshments Norm Knisley, Scott and brother Bill Cromoshuk. will be served. Donations Brenda Babcock, Hugh Linda, John, and Jaynee to Matthews House Hosand Sharla Babcock, Bruce wish to extend heartfelt ap- pice (6028 Highway 89, Excellent Pay! Babcock, Bill Burnett, preciation and sincere grat- P.O. Box 10060, Alliston, In 2013, our top 200 drivers averaged Susan and Howard Isaacs, itude to all the caring hands L9R 0B7) in memory of over $70,000.00 per year and David and Barb Bur- that played a vital roll in Helga would be greatly apnett. A wonderful aunt to Dad’s health over the past preciated. B13 Positions are available based from Alliston or Chatham. her many great nephews several years. This genu- HACKING: Carolyn Doroand nieces, and great, ine care enabled him to live thy (nee Perkins) in Kitch• Extensive safety and performance bonus great nieces and nephews. his final years in peace and ener on March 22, 2014 in • Great benefit package A special and much loved dignity and will never be the company of her loving • Modern equipment friend and neighbour to forgotten. Though Alzheim- family. Beloved wife and • FAST approved John, Lisa and Kate. Life ers robbed Dad of much of best friend of John for over • Steady year round work long friend of Bev An- his physical strength and 52 years. Survived by our drews. She will be missed mental acuity, his sense of dear children: daughters If you are interested in working for a well established Copyright © 2008, Penny Press by her friends and her ex- humour and general good Nancy (Carl) Shaw of company and a good job with a secure future, tended family, many of cheer were with him till the Bolton, Kelly (Tim) Coplease contact: whom she35. met through end. Extremely thinThe family received68.chrane Matterhorn’s of Prince range Albert, golf, curling, work, travel, friends at Rod Abrams and son Mike (Franneca) PH: 1-800-461-4374 37. Aboard 71. Before of yore her church (York Pines Funeral Home, 1666 Tot- of Kitchener. Most loved E-mail: [email protected] United), and from her be-Franklin tenham wanted Road, Tottenham, 38. Aretha it of Art Perkins (Ian) of 73.sister Ten-four buddy loved community of Ket- 905-936-3477 for a funeral Australia, Bryan (Carol) of We thank all applicants; but, advise only those being considered for an 41. 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Benefits in First cut, no rain - $65, cut - $85. Cow hay Remove 3 months. Must have1. second 1st cut $35. Straw small own transportation. Fax 5. Hospital area resume: 905-951-8257 squares - $3.50/bale. Call 416-891-9467 B11Attn: Stuart Robinson or9. Mark Scurried email: srobinson@cam- 15 708 deaths 708 deaths HeatHer robertson (HeatHer Margaret robertson MarsHall) born MarcH 19tH, 1942, died MarcH 19tH, 2014 Beloved wife of writer/broadcaster, Andrew Marshall; mother of film editor Aaron Marshall; stepmother of art archivist, Amy Marshall Furness, and much-loved mentor to numerous budding writers in Canada, Heather will be terribly missed by family and the many friends and colleagues she made during her very productive writer’s life. Heather will be best remembered for her magazine journalism and her many books, including best-sellers, Reservations Are for Indians, Grass Roots, and her award-winning first novel, Willie, A Romance, as well as the other novels and non-fiction works which followed over a more-than40-year writing career. These include, Salt of the Earth, The Flying Bandit, More Than a Rose, Writing From Life, Measuring Mother Earth, and her most recent book, Walking Into Wilderness, which won the inaugural Ontario Speaker of the Legislature Award in 2013. She gave to her profession through more than her work, being a founding member of both The Writers Union of Canada, and The Periodical Writers Association of Canada. She also carried the quill for just remuneration of electronic versions of freelance writers’ works in the definitive class action lawsuits, Robertson v Thomson 1, and Robertson 2 which followed. Robertson 1 went to the Supreme Court of Canada and successfully enshrined freelance writers’ copyrights in electronic publications of their works for the future. The resulting settlements remunerated writers for works previously published without their agreement in databases and in electronic versions of newspapers and magazines. She was also president of the King Township Historical Society, a member of the York Pioneer & Historical Society, and gave her time to many other worthwhile pursuits over the years. She died in her sleep after successive breast, colon, and brain cancers, in the early hours of her 72nd birthday. She continued to work during this long period of illness, delighting in her children and their four little boys, her adored grandchildren, Jackson (8), Cameron (6), David (5), and Daniel (1). Memorial Gatherings will be arranged in both Toronto, where she lived for 22 years, and King City/Aurora area, where she spent her last 18 years, in the near future. 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