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At the end of last year, about 28 million people were online in Canada;
84.3% of the population, according to ITU.
More and more people are looking for services and products on-line than ever
before. Peoples' habits are changing. People move to a new area and very
often rely solely on the Internet to learn about the new area, research and find
out who to go to for what. Many people research and find homes, jobs and
services over the Internet. Most people are coming to expect that any professionally run business
will have a web site.
It has been on our list of to-do’s for some time and it is finally coming to life. We will be up and
running in about a month, we’ll be sure to let you know in an upcoming issue. Yes, the print
version will continue to be in your mailbox month to month, but there will be a few changes.
On the site, you will have access to community events (and there will be room for plenty more),
the “Ongoing” or regular monthly events will have a place of its own too. Advertisers in our print
version will have a chance to advertise online, and can be linked to their own website, and so
much more. The Bulletin online will be a great source of information for everyone in East
Gwillimbury and beyond.
Why now? We’ve been wanting to get this up and running for a long time, but our only excuse is
that when you are a business or magazine with limited time and budget, it doesn’t always happen
as fast as you’d like. No more excuses, it’s been long overdue.
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MAY 2010
VOL.12 NO. 4
FEATURES
12 Hort Happenings
by Anne Hill
17 A Sense of Belonging
by Peg Bill
28 A View of HST
by Ian Hawkins
Around the House:
Inside & Out
30 DIY: Q&A
32 Decorating on a Budget
by Anne Wicks
34 A Natural Dilemma
by Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners
CONTENTS
REGULARS
37 Porches:
Finishing Touches
38 Get that deck ready
for stain
by Janet Wheeler
3 Editor’s Note
by Christine Benns
6 Community Events
Listing of Current Monthly Activities
19 Sports Report
by Owen M. Smith
22 Ongoing Events
List of Events by the Day of the Week
25 RECIPES from The Good Egg
Moira Sanders
ON THE COVER:
Two E.G. girls, Danielle Martin of Sharon (pictured on the left) finished 2nd and Jordan Scott of
Mount Albert (right) placed 3rd in the Gymnastics Ontario Competition in Oshawa last month
for all Ontario Championships in Provincial. C level trampoline. Jen Lee (centre) is their coach
from Airborne Trampoline North. Danielle has landed a spot for Team Ontario and is competing
in the Eastern Canadian championships, May 7-9 in Mississauga. Well Done!!!
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community events
This space is provided as a public service for non-profit organizations.
Saturday, May 8
80th Birthday Celebration
The children, grandchildren and great grandchildren
of Shirley Rose invite everyone to celebrate at the
Mount Albert R.C. Legion. 2 pm - 4 pm.
•••••
Saturday, May 8
Annual Plant and Yard Sale
9 am to 1 pm
Christ Church, Peter St., Holland Landing.
•••••
Sunday, May 9
50th Wedding Anniversary
Please drop in and share some memories with
Bill and Ann Potts in celebration. 1pm to 4pm.
Mount Albert Lion's Community Centre
5057 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert
Best wishes only please.
•••••
Thursday, May 13
EG Historical Society
7:30 p.m. Queensville Community Centre
Speaker: Daryll Withrow, author of the book From
Hands Now Striving to Be Free which has an
inventory of almost 100 rebellion boxes with
historical information about the men who created
the boxes as well as many other interesting facts.
•••••
Saturday, May 15
Opening of the Literacy Garden
At the Holland Landing Public Library
11 am – 1 pm. Music will be provided by the
Holland Landing Fiddlers and light refreshments
will be served.
•••••
Saturday, May 15
2nd Annual Plant Sale
Master Gardeners of Lake Simcoe South
9 am until sold out, rain or shine
Church of Christ, 230 Davis Drive East, Newmarket.
Perennials, annuals, herbs, member-grown divisions,
select nursery-grown plants, drought and shade
tolerant plants, natives, grasses. Info and Master
Gardeners advice: lssmastergardeners@gmail.com
•••••
Saturday, May 15
Annual Yard Sale
Anglican Church Women of St. James the Apostle
are hosting the annual event. 18794 Leslie Street,
Sharon from 9 am - 12 noon.
Baking and perennials will also be on sale.
•••••
Monday, May 17
Free Community Information Night
7 pm to 9 pm. Week of May 16-22 is the Fourth
National Infertility Awareness Week. To promote this
awareness and the fact that 1 out of 5 Canadian
couples experiences infertility please join us at the
Glenway Golf and Country Club, 470 Crosslands
Blvd., Newmarket. Sponsored by Northern
Reproductive Therapies, 72 Prospect Street.
Please call for further information 905-967-0852 x2.
•••••
Tuesday, May 18
Mt. Albert Horticultural Society Meeting
7:30 pm. Mt. Albert Community Centre. 53 Main St.
Speaker: Judith Rogers Topic” The Accessorized
Garden. We will have our first flower show of the
year. Junior Gardeners will be working on their
section of the Millennium Garden that evening
at 7 pm.
•••••
Tuesday, May 18
Newmarket Horticultural Society Meeting
8 pm. New Location: Ray Twinney Complex,
100 Eagle St. W., Lounge 2. Guest Speaker: Anna
Leggatt “Container Gardening on a Budget”.
Annual Membership fees: $15/Single $20/Couple
$25/Family - $2 Guests
Call 905-898-6381 or visit www.nhs.usethis.com
•••••
Thursday, May 20 - Saturday, May 22
Mount Albert United Church's Annual Yard Sale
Home Hardware Building Centre Parking Lot
Hwy 48 & Princess St., Mount Albert
Opens 9 am each day. For more information please
call the Church 905-473-2562.
•••••
community events
This space is provided as a public service for non-profit organizations.
Saturday, May 22
Plant Sale @ Holland Landing United Church
16 School Street. 9 am – 12 noon
Perennials – Herbs – Hostas & more.
•••••
Friday, May 28
Dice-4-Doane Casino Night
6:30 pm Dinner, silent auction, casino games,
prizes Tickets $75. Phone 905-967-0259, or
www.doanehospice.org
•••••
Saturday, May 29
Mount Albert Horticultural Society Plant Sale
Mount Albert Community Centre from 10 am - 12
noon. Plants for sun and shade from our members’
gardens along with nursery-grown perennials and
annuals at excellent prices - and delicious baked
goods! Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer
your questions. Plants sell out fast so come early.
•••••
Saturday, May 29
ANNUAL PLANT SALE
Newmarket Horticultural Society
1 pm SHARP - RAY TWINNEY COMPLEX
This is our annual fundraiser where we offer a wide
variety of healthy perennials, annuals, herbs,
shrubs, and indoor plants. All plants are grown by
Society members and available at bargain prices.
Don't be disappointed, please come early for the
best selection! Call 905-898-6381 or visit
www.nhs.usethis.com
•••••
Saturday, May 29
CAR WASH @ Mount Albert Public School
5488 Mount Albert Road. 9 am – 2 pm
The Grade 8 graduates are raising money to help
with the cost of Graduation night. Have your car
washed by a team of enthusiasts! Please come out
and show your local support!!!
Cost: Donations accepted
•••••
Saturday, May 29
REVITALIZE & RENEW, HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENT
Environmental Park, Woodspring Ave., Newmarket
10 am to 2 pm. Take part in various free outdoor
interactive classes including: Yoga, Meditation, Pole
Walking, Tai Chi, Kids Yoga, Pilates and more. Learn
how to relax and reenergize your body.
Presentations and information booths will focus on
health and physical well-being. Weather permitting
(no rain date). Free.
•••••
Every Tuesday Morning
10:00am to 11:00am in the basement at
Queensville United Church. We are not a religious
group - we just meet at a church and everyone is
welcome. There is no admission fee, and no
registration is required. We don't have a specific
program. For our kids, it's an opportunity to learn to
interact socially with other children and adults. For
Moms, it's a time to chat, laugh and share
experiences. Snacks are provided each week by
volunteers from our group.
••••
Sunday, June 13
Memorial Service
Christ Church, Holland Landing
In remembrance of loved ones buried in our
cemetery. Time 10 am. Everyone welcome.
Wayne N. Dargus
Financial Advisor
19101 Leslie Street
Vince’s Country Market Plaza
Sharon, ON L0G 1V0
Office: 905-478-8963
Fax: 905-478-1842
wayne.dargus@edwardjones.com
www.edwardjones.com
Life Insurance Agent for Edward Jones Insurance Agency
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85th Mount Albert Sports Day Weekend
Hosts 8th Annual 5km Run/Walk
Located at the fairgrounds within
this quaint, rural community, the
Mount Albert Sports Day Weekend
is a well-loved annual tradition with
a variety of activities for all ages.
The 5km Run/Walk, held this year
on Saturday, June 5th, is a key event
promoting community fitness
which typically draws about 200
participants, from children to
seniors. Participants in prior years
largely came from Mount Albert
and GTA with representation from
as far away as Edmonton,
2003 Sports Day 5km Run/Walk
The first year the event began.
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Uxbridge, Tottenham and Barrie.
Whether you’re from the area,
looking for a day out, or driving
north to cottage country on Hwy
48, the Mount Albert Sports Day
5km Run/Walk is a perfect detour
for some fun and fitness!
An added attraction for participants
this year, is a draw for a Norco
Scrambler Mountain Bike partially
donated by one of our sponsors,
Spoke O’Motion. Each race
participant will automatically be
entered into the draw while
spectators will have an opportunity
to purchase tickets. The bike, ridden
by one of the sponsor’s race team in
full race regalia, will lead the racers
before being given to the
lucky winner.
Top 10 reasons to participate
in the Mount Albert
5km Run/Walk:
1. The Mount Albert Run/Walk
offers a premier 5km O.T.F.A.
certified course with a safe and
slightly rolling scenic route.
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE IN EXQUISITE CENTURY HOME
(approx. 1,600 square feet on the first floor for immediate occupancy)
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19027 Leslie Street, Sharon
(Mt. Albert Rd. and Leslie St. across from E.G. Town Offices)
Original and superb craftsmanship throughout, including: elegant trim,
crown moldings and archways, oversized baseboards, 9 ½ foot ceilings,
original doors and pine floors.
Updates include: high efficiency gas furnace, central air conditioning, gas
fireplace, large windows that replicate the originals, eave lighting, outdoor
lanterns, plumbing, electrical, and improved insulation.
Ample parking and signage.
Phone David or Cindy Bates (905) 478-8440. No agents please.
File Photo
2. This ever-growing event is ideal
for all participants from casual
walkers and runners looking to
have fun while getting fit to highly
conditioned athletes striving for a
personal best.
3. Great prizes to be won by the top
individual and team finishers
including Race for the Record
($100); First, Second, Third
Walker; Team Prize; First Overall
Male, First Overall Female; First
Male Mount Albert Resident; First
Female Mount Albert Resident.
4. Medals will be distributed 3
deep in each age category from
under 14 years to 60 plus years.
5. Body Design, a local personal
training, nutrition & lifestyle
coaching firm will lead a warm-up
stretch routine prior to the race,
and York County Physiotherapy
and Sports Injuries Clinic will be
there to treat you after the race.
6. The first 200 racers will receive
a free t-shirt uniquely designed by
local artist Ian McTavish.
7. Post race food tent for
participants.
8. Proceeds go directly to the
Mount Albert Community Centre
to support programs for children
and seniors
9. Mount Albert is conveniently
located at Hwy 48 and Mount
Albert Sideroad and is easily
accessible from all directions.
10. All race participants have free
admission to the Mount Albert
Sports Day Events on race day.
Registration
There is no better way to keep you
fit and motivate you to get out
there than by registering NOW for
the Mt. Albert 5km Run/Walk.
Register online through the
Running Room at
www.events.runningroom.com
Save on your entry fee by
registering prior to May 5. Last
minute registrations can be made at
the fairgrounds on race day.
For more information see the
Sports Day website at
www.mountalbertsportsday.com,
or email info.mnt.albert.5km
@gmail.com, or telephone the
Race Director at 905.473.3766.
85 th Mount Albert
Sports Day & Spring Fair
mountalbertsportsday.com
June 4, 5, 6, 2010
Community Appreciation Night!
Thursday, June 3 @ 6:00 pm - All RIDES A LOONIE!
***
All funds raised stay in our community!
Funds are used to upgrade and add to our Community
Parks & Facilities.
***
Discounted Advanced Ride Coupons
Check the website for local merchant locations.
Get them before they are gone!
***
Bracelet Day - Saturday, June 5
Unlimited rides from 11 am to 6 pm for ONLY $15
***
Entertainment Tent Featuring
2X JUNO Award Winner JACK DE KEYZER & Rotunda
***
RETURN OF THE SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW...
with music by The Lincolnaires
***
Registration now open for the 5km Run/Walk &
the Slow-Pitch Tournament
Visit our website to sign up!
SOAPBOX DERBY, JUNIOR AMBASSADOR,
VENDORS & ARTISANS, BABY CONTEST, ZOO2U & REPTILIA,
FLOWER SHOW, BAKING CONTEST AND MUCH MORE!!!
ALL details on the web. www.mountalbertsportsday.com
For information contact Cathy @ 905-557-0304
Have some extra time? Always looking for volunteers & students.
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ECO/ARTS @ Queensville PS
Queensville Public School hosted an Eco/Arts night on
Wednesday, April 21 and had the pleasure to have Chris
McKhool perform for our staff, students and community.
Our school council planned the evening and we had a
fantastic turn out for this celebration.
Chris McKhool engaged the students and captured the
audience with his music. The ECO team at Queensville
Public School wishes to thank the school council and the
many parents and children who helped to celebrate this
environmental occasion.
Chris’ songs had a very important message about loving and Pictured: Trevor Tourangeau, Tanner Douglas and Chris McKhool
caring for our Earth. At Queensville Public School, our ECO
team is made up of staff and students working together to promote environmental action, initiatives, and
programs within the school and the community. The ECO Club has several important roles to fill in supporting
education and awareness about many environmental issues. Thank you to the student members for their
continued efforts. We are dedicated to promoting the 4 R's: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, AND RETHINK.
It is never to late or too little to take on a role in promoting a greener world!
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hort happenings...
Mount Albert Garden and Horticultural Society is in a
celebratory mood this month. Seven of our members
have just received Volunteer Service Awards from the
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.
One of the members honoured this year has 25 years
of service and another 20 years! Congratulations, and
thank you for your contributions to the community.
The philosopher Cicero once said “If you have a
garden and a library you have everything,” and we
invite you to join us as we celebrate the opening of the
Literacy Garden at the Holland Landing branch of the
East Gwillimbury Public Library on Saturday, May
15th from 11am – 1pm. Music will be provided by the
Holland Landing Fiddlers and light refreshments will
be served.
It’s been a joy to work outside in the recent warm
weather. May is a good time to divide perennials and
our horticultural society members are busy potting up
divisions from their plants for the Spring Plant and
Bake Sale to be held on Saturday May 29th at Mount
Albert Community Centre from 10am till noon. We’ll
have plants for sun and shade from our members’
gardens along with nursery-grown perennials and
annuals at excellent prices - and delicious baked
goods! Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer
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your questions. Plants sell out fast so come early.
There are still some seats available for our bus trip on
Saturday July 10th. We will visit Plant Paradise
Country Garden in Albion, where we will enjoy a
catered lunch and guided tour, and Lost Horizons
Garden and Nursery in Acton. There will be
opportunities to buy plants at both gardens.
At our meeting on Tuesday May 18th at 7:30pm Judith
Rogers will be speaking on The Accessorized Garden
and we will have our first flower show of the year.
Junior Gardeners will be working on their section of
the Millennium Garden that evening at 7pm.
We’re a friendly group of gardeners from all over East
Gwillimbury who welcome visitors and new members
at our meetings on the third Tuesday of the month
from February to November at 7:30 pm at Mount
Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street, Mount
Albert. Visitors pay just $2 per meeting. Come early,
enjoy refreshments and socialize with other
gardeners. The Hort is a great place to cultivate
lasting friendships.
For more information on the youth or adult programs,
or our bus trip, please call 905-478-8450 or visit
http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/mountalbert.
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How Handy Are You?
Did you know that non-stick vegetable
spray can be used to lubricate fishing
reels, squeaky hinges, sticky locks,
bicycle chains, etc.
WANTED - TO BUY
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OLD PAPER ITEMS
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Old Advertising, Flyers, Maps, Catalogues, Magazines,
Albums/Scrapbooks
Posters, Printing Plates, Camera and
Camera Accessories.
Please call: 905-898-2213 or 416-564-0251
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A Sense of Belonging
submitted by Peg Bill, Mount Albert
When I arrived in Mount Albert in 1969 from London, I referred to my new place as ‘this’
village. Now I believe I can call it my village too.
No two villages are the same. We have originality, tradition, uniqueness, home-grown summer fruit, vegetables,
and original recipes captured from early experienced settlers.
A genuine hand-me-down-inherited village, mixed with the new arts, shops, and gifts.
A church attended by the faithful that surely helped to comfort and unify early settlers. Enormous hardships
endured that only the love of the land and faith could withstand. The birth of a community through word of
mouth has allowed us to inherit the depth of their courage, kindness and ways of doing things. These have not
changed, only the machinery in rural farmlands.
A walk in the old Cemetery speaks of more than departure. The heroes of the by gone days so long ago. They
could plough a straight line and seed with their eyes closed. With great storage rooms in barns, all surviving
on what the farmers could grow in Summer, along with animals in Winter. Struggling with the weather and
being surrounded by swamp and poorly drained areas and praying for good crops. They knew hardships, heart
breaks, bone chilling winters and not enough food. These were the family’s worst nightmares. Today I feel we
have inherited the real heroes of our food chain. Some will remember the horses being whipped up steep hills
on slippery winter slopes to deliver provisions to out lying areas and our shops. No heater for the driver, just a
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lanket in temperatures that left white whiskers on the
horse and the farmer’s beard. Wood had to be cut and
seasoned a full year before it could be burned in the
cookstove or in the fireplace.
In hardships and in loss, settlers found within the
community they had earned a welcomed sense of
belonging. For many who choose our village to settle
in today, choose their new homes with a feeling it was
always there, without knowledge of the pain in the
roots of the land they walk on. For the early settlers, it
came at great cost.
But now there are watchful eyes towards the new mix.
They come to grow a family in rural peace far from
the big city problems, they are happy to commute.
Those who disturb the reason they come here in the
first place are reminded, here and there, they are not
welcomed. Fields of pain, loss and tragedy now house
with their new roots, new generations.
They enjoy our village shops, our restaurants;
gourmet European style with French cuisine and an
Asian fusion of food from places you may never have
been. The pub, a wonderful meeting place for
millionaires, doctors and people from all walks of life.
Today you will see, brave new farmers with tractors
on their shopping list, a mortgage in their pocket and
cattle they can‘t get much for on the market, still
struggling and also at great cost. It’s hardly a reward
for the effort.
Things have not changed in this respect.
The pharmacy stays, because we do here, at the
medical clinic. We are very dependent on one another
being so far from the nearest big town and gas prices
going up and down. Comforting like the bank, it’s
always there, the look of solid trust like the doctor’s
office. They all know your name and remember your
account number when doubt drifts across your face. A
priceless smile from Jane, the bank manager, “Hello
Peg, nice to see you” - so helpful and listens to
problems. The bank contributes to the wealth and
security of small towns undergoing transition.
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The shop window reflects the professional approach
inside and very much describes the manner of
business, even if there’s not much going on outside.
Our school is our pride and joy. It gets great results.
Always high on the list of top grade schools.
I can’t imagine a village without a doctor. The doctor
helps to remove anxiety when hope of wellness is a
personal problem. Patients who have something to
tell, your doctor cares and carries your secret to safety.
Like a friend you trust, they like you the way you are,
a lot of folk haven’t the confidence to believe they are
likeable. So the solution is a shared discovery of trust.
A good diagnostician is pure gold. Dr. Gail Firestone
recently of the Emergency Department of North York
General, is all of that and more.
Our village doesn’t think it’s perfect. It is like nature -
no straight lines - bends and curves to adjust to the
changes. You choose to live here, so you help to
contribute. Take the dog and kids in your family for a
walk and see the village with new eyes especially to
rediscover the reason why you chose to settle here in
the first place. We do have one or two police around
somewhere, sharing with towns a distance away.
North, East, South and West of everywhere, we’d be
sad to see our peaceful village change.
We now have people like Dean and Brian at the
garage, two hardworking mechanics; organic food,
fresh vegetables and meat; Lucy’s Banana Bread café;
two convenience stores; Chinese food, pizza; car
washes and laundry; the men and women of the
valuable Lion’s Club providing community service;
computer help for business; a friendly Post Office; our
firemen and EMS help us to appreciate that
everything is under control keeping us safe
from harm.
Unless my family sends me a one way, first class air
fare, I’m staying in my village where I feel a
belonging to a community like Mount Albert.
EG SPORTS REPORT
“THANKS” To the People Who Make It
Work – So We Can Play & Skate
EAST GWILLIMBURY MINOR HOCKEY LEAGUE
Alan Miller President
Wayne Patterson 1st Vice President
Lyle Van Every Treasurer
Joanne Stolte Deputy Treasurer
Eric Kopsala Secretary
Roy Short Vice President Rep
James Suderman Deputy Vice President Rep
Al Whittaker Vice President House League
Karen Strumos Deputy VP House League
Wendy Anderson / Cathy Kopsala Registrar
Darren McIlwraith Vice President Ice Operations
Jeff Butterworth VP Player & Coaches Development
Cheryl Berardi Officer at Large (Sponsorship)
Donna Miller Co-Officer At Large
Ruthanne Campbell Equipment Manager
Kevin Wainright Referee-In-Chief Rep
Paul LePage Webmaster
Mary Barcellos VP Parents Aux
East
Gwillimbury
Skating Club
President: Catherine Rhinelander
Past President: Patti Thompson
Secretary: Maureen Patterson
Treasurer: Sarah Chetwyn
Registration: Ailsa Oxley
CanSkate Coordinator: Leigh Anne Pitre
Starskate Coordinator: Susan Smith
Test Chair: Marina Hollingworth
Synchro Coordinator: Jackie Fisher
Music Coordinator: Trish Reid
Communications: Danyel De Bruge
Special Events Coordinator: Robin Kelly
MAY 2010 | The Bulletin 19
EG SPORTS REPORT
20 The Bulletin | MAY 2010
Presented to
Joshua Sears
receives Gala
Spirit Award from
Mayor Jamie
Young
Volunteers
Recognized - Mark
Stolte, Donna Bogers
Miller, James
Suderman, Cheryl
Beraldi and President
Alan Miller
House League Coach of
the Year - Brent McIntosh
L-R: Alan Miller, Mary
Barcellos, Al Whitaker,
Cathy DeRoeper,
Brent McIntosh
Rep Coach of the Year
and recipient of the
Sean Gentry Award -
Coach Randy Courts
L-R: Alan Miller, Mary
Barcellos, Coach Randy
Courts and James
Suderman
lan Case Award awarded to
Jacob Langford
L-R: Alan Miller, Mary
Barcellos, Jacob Langford
Sam Lorimer - winner of the Allan Allbright Award.
Kenny Clarke Memorial Trophy Winner - Kalvin Dalmer.
AWARDS 2010
E.G. HOCKEY
EG SPORTS REPORT
SHIVER synchro skating team visited with
Mayor Young and Council at the EG Town
Hall in recognition of the team's bronze
medal at the Canadian Championships.
Above: Doing what we do best, have fun!
Below: Skaters receive medals at the Fun
Skate On-Ice Event.
PS… PLEASE SEND SPORTS STORIES… it makes our job so much easier! If you have a story or picture for the EG Sports
Report – please forward to: Christine: bulletin@xplornet.com or Owen: osmith@dundeesecurities.com
PLEASE NOTE: The Sports Report is not limited to younger athletes... we would love to celebrate all active athletes, of all
AGES! If you have a story you would like to share, send us an email.
MAY 2010 | The Bulletin 21
22 The Bulletin | MAY 2010
ongoing events
EVERY SUNDAY & THURSDAY
Mount Albert Run Club
Sundays @ 8:00 am & Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Ross Family Complex/Mount Albert Library
For information contact Steve at 905-717-9431
••••••••
SUNDAYS (No Holiday Weekends)
Spinning Spurs Dance Classes
7:00 pm. Couples $5.00
Queensville Masonic Hall
Call Darlene or Al Crofton at 905-895-3835
Dances include: Country, East Coast Swing, ChaCha & Waltz
••••••••
MONDAY EVENINGS
Square Dance Classes
7:00 pm
Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Drive
Call Doug or Heather at 905-478-2200 or
drholmes@xplornet.com
Couples of all ages welcome. Learn the basics of modern square
dancing. Low impact exercise.
••••••••
MONDAY EVENINGS
York Region Community Choir
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
York Region Admin. Building, Room B, Yonge Street, Nmkt.
Call Pauline at 905-715-7487 or pmccarthy.is@rogers.com
If you love to sing, give us a try.
••••••••
MONDAY AFTERNOONS & EVENINGS
Holland Landing Golden Anchor Seniors Bid Euchre
1:00 pm & 7:30 pm, Everyone is welcome to join in.
Holland Landing Community Centre
Tuesday Evenings: Plain Euchre - 7:30 pm
Wednesday Afternoons: Bid Euchre - 1:00 pm
Friday Afternoons: Carpet Bowling - 1:00 pm
••••••••
2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH
One Parent Families Newmarket & Area Chapter
We can offer you subsidized programs for you and your family
or grandchildren. Social outings, meetings with speakers,
dances, Christmas Party and much more.
Call today at 905-557-0143. Membership $50 annually.
••••••••
4th MONDAY OF THE MONTH
The Gwillimbury Quilt Guild
1:00 pm
Queensville United Church, 20453 Leslie Street
Guest fee is $5.00 Contact: Liz Born 905-853-0173
••••••••
TUESDAY EVENINGS
Newmarket Citizens Band
8:00 pm. Sir William Mulock High School, Newmarket
Looking for teens and adults that can play a brass, woodwind
or percussion instrument.
••••••••
EVERY TUESDAY EVENING
York Highlands Chorus Rehearsals
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Old Firehall, 140 Main Street S., Newmarket.
Call Cheryl at 905-895-5595 or yorkhighlandschorus.com
Also available to perform at a variety of venues.
••••••••
EVERY TUESDAY EVENING
Seniors Play Euchre
7:00 pm
40 Royal Oak Road. Mt. Albert
Call Barbara @ 905-557-0143
••••••••
1st TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Holland Landing Chapter IODE
7:00 pm
Call Anne at 905-895-4699
We are a Canadian women’s charitable organization, committed
to improving the quality of life for children, youth and those in
need through educational, social service and citizenship
programs.
••••••••
1st & 3rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
The Newmarket-East Gwillimbury Kinsmen Club
Community Centre Hall, River Drive Park
Call Bob at 905-478-5333.
••••••••
2nd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
York-Simcoe Naturalists Meeting
7:30 pm
River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue
Call 905-898-2329. All welcome. Bring your own mug.
••••••••
2nd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Business Women’s Networking Association (BWNA)
12:00 pm
Shoeless Joe’s, on Woodbine Avenue, Sharon
Check out www.bwna.biz.
••••••••
2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Sharon & District Lions Club
6:45 pm
Temperance Hall in Sharon
Ellerby Farr at 905-478-4337. New Members always welcome.
••••••••
2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Mount Albert & District Lions Club
6:45 pm Lions Hall. New Members always welcome.
••••••••
2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Holland Landing Snowmobile Club meetings
7:30pm
61 Cedar Street, Holland Landing
Check out www.hlsc.on.ca
••••••••
3rd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Members of the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce
7:00 am, breakfast at 7:30 am, personal intros at 8:30 am
Location varies
Contact the office at (905) 478-8447 or www.egcoc.org
••••••••
3rd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Mount Albert United Church Community Luncheon
11:30 am to 1:00 pm, continuous serve
Cost: $7.00.
41 Alice Stree, Mt. Albert
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3rd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Mount Albert Garden and Horticultural Society
7:30pm – February to November
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm - Youth Group (not July or August)
Mount Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street
Guests pay $2 per meeting.
Call 905-478-8450 or gardenontario.org/site.php/mountalbert
A friendly group of gardeners from beginners to experienced
who welcome guests and new members. We have interesting
guest speakers and refreshments.
••••••••
3rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
The Newmarket Horticultural Society
8:00 pm – January to November
New Location: Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle St., L2.
Guests $2
Call 905-898-6381 or www.nhs.usethis.com
Interesting and knowledgeable guest speakers, raffle draws and
refreshments. New members and guests are always welcome!
••••••••
LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Mt. Albert Sports Day Committee Meetings
7:30 pm
Mt. Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street
Call Lee Sitarz 905-473-9388
Looking for input & new members to keep the tradition going!
••••••••
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
Jackrabbits Trail Run Club
Wednesdays @ 7 pm - Holborn Forest (1km east of Hwy. 48)
Saturdays @ 8 am - Ravenshoe Trail (McCowan, south of
Ravenshoe Rd.) Request info at cshawac340@rogers.com
••••••••
EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING
Seniors play Bingo
7:00 pm
40 Royal Oak Road, Mount Albert
Call Barbara @ 905-557-0143
••••••••
1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH MONTH
Mount Albert Friendship Club - For Seniors
Ross Family Complex, Centre St., Mt. Albert
Call Joyce Brown at 905-473-2770
New members are welcome. We have Bingo, Euchre, Bid
Euchre, Bus trips, Shuffleboard, Dinners, BBQ's and more.
••••••••
2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
Newmarket and Area Newcomer’s Club
A social group for women. Gatherings, plus special interest
groups meet throughout each month.
Call Judy 905-841-6741 or Nancy 905-841-4094
••••••••
2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
North Union Hall Euchre
7:30 pm
Boag Road, east of Woodbine
Admission $2.00, includes lunch. All welcome.
••••••••
1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Union Street Women’s Institute Branch
1:30 pm. All ladies welcome.
North Union Community Centre, 2624 Boag Road
Call 905-989-1679 or 905-473-6411
••••••••
2nd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
East Gwillimbury Historical Society
7:30 pm
Queensville Community Centre
Call Nancy Eves at 905-478-2149 or eghs@neptune.com
••••••••
2nd & 4th THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Holland Landing & District Lions Club
7:00 pm
Holland Landing Community Centre on Yonge Street
••••••••
3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Holland Landing Country & Western Jamboree
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Holland Landing Community Centre
Call Jacquie or Walt at 905-473-7072
••••••••
Widows and Widowers Social Group
We offer fun, social events, and support for all ages.
Meet new people and make new friends.
Call 905-967-3274 or 905-836-4417
••••••••
DROP-IN FOR ARTISANS & CRAFTERS
Mondays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holland Landing C. Centre
Wednesdays: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Ross Family Complex
An opportunity to finish a project you are working on and
meet others who have the same interests.
••••••••
FREE DROP-IN CENTRE @ The Family Place
Mon - Fri 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Lower level of the Mount Albert Community Centre
Call 905-473-5929.
MAY 2010 | The Bulletin 23
MOUNT
ALBERT
VETERINARY
HOSPITAL
Dr. “Bob” Prendergast
Full Service Animal Hospital
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 8am-6pm
Tues 8am-7pm
Grooming by Denise
905-473-2400
19144 Highway 48, Mount Albert
(Across from Home Hardware
Building Centre)
24 The Bulletin | MAY 2010
Happy
Mother’s
Day
Sunday,
May 9
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RECIPES from The Good Egg
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peaking of asparagus, spring just isn’t official without the arrival of this beloved
vegetable. These simple hors d’oeuvre are so good, don’t be surprised if they disappear
before your very eyes. This recipe is easily doubled if you are serving a group.
Savoury Asparagus Appetizer
1 pound asparagus, tough ends
trimmed
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 ½ cups bread crumbs (I like using
Panko)
¾ cup Parmesan cheese
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Combine the mayo, mustard and
lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Combine the bread crumbs and
Parmesan cheese. Dip an
asparagus spear in the mayo
Asparagus is one such
perennial and oldest
known herb to the
human civilization.
mixture, covering the entire spear. Roll the asparagus in
the bread crumb mixture so that the spear is completely
covered. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet lined
with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining
asparagus. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes and turn the
asparagus over. Bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until
golden brown and smelling delicious.
Let cool for a few minutes and serve immediately.
Serves about 4 as an appetizer.
Since 1991, Moira Sanders has worked in many different aspects of
the food industry, across Canada and abroad. These days, she
writes a charming recipe blog (www.thegoodegg.ca), teaches
cooking classes, and is currently collaborating on a cookbook with
her sister, inspired by country fairs. Contact her at
moira@thegoodegg.ca
Free Gardening Advice
The Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners provide
free gardening advice to home gardeners on
plants, soils, pests and fertilizing for ornamental
and vegetable gardens. Look for us each Saturday
at the Newmarket Farmers Market, or email your
garden questions to our hotline at
lssmastergardeners@gmail.com.
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MAY 2010 | The Bulletin 25
Fire Safety in Cool Summer
Temperatures
As cool and damp weather continue to dominate this summer’s forecast, East
Gwillimbury Emergency Services Department is urging residents to use caution with
heating appliances to prevent fires and related injuries at home or at
the cottage.
With plans for a holiday getaway to the cottage or trailer, residents need to pay close
attention to the potential fire hazards related to the use of fuel burning appliances
especially space heaters and fireplaces. For early warning of an emergency, particular
attention must be paid to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in good working order.
“With low temperatures this summer, Ontarians often need to turn on the heat to stay warm at night. Make sure all heating
appliances and chimney have been inspected. Blocked chimneys can result in build-up of deadly carbon monoxide gases
and must be clear to be in proper working order.”
26 The Bulletin | MAY 2010
Important fire safety tips for the cool summer include:
• Burn dry, well-seasoned wood in fireplaces and
woodstoves to reduce the risk of excessive creosote build-up
in chimneys.
• Allow ashes from your woodstove or fireplace to cool
before emptying them into a metal container with a tightfitting
lid. Keep the container outside.
• Watch for smoke coming into the room. This could
indicate a blockage in the chimney or a faulty damper
control mechanism. Chimneys and stovepipes should be
cleaned as often as necessary to keep them free from
accumulations of combustible deposits. A qualified
contractor should inspect them annually.
• Ensure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are
installed and working in cottages, cabins and seasonal
dwellings.
East Gwillimbury Emergency Services reminds everyone
that the Ontario Fire Code requires smoke alarms be
installed on every storey of your home and outside all
sleeping areas, this includes cottages, cabins and
recreational vehicles. Failure to comply with this law can
result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000.
For more information contact Brad Morissey, Fire
Prevention Officer at 905-853-8842, Ext. 1102
FOR SALE
Tri-Axel Float Trailer $2500
Older Case Model S Tractor
(running condition) $1000
Call (416) 677-4993
MAY 2010 | The Bulletin 27
tax
A View of the HST
Your Ontario government considers that the plan contains a fair and balanced package of tax cuts for people
and businesses.
For people, the tax rate on the first income tax bracket was reduced from 6.05% to 5.05% on January 1, 2010.
As a result, they say, 93 per cent of income tax payers will pay less personal income tax. Note the wording. This
move does nothing for the thousands of Ontarians (low income and many seniors) who do not pay tax. In addition,
two new tax credits – the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC) and Ontario Property Tax Credit (OPTC) will be
introduced in 2010 and will provide $1 billion in additional sales and property tax relief compared to the old
credits they replace. Ontarians will also receive temporary Sales Tax Transition Benefit payments in June 2010,
December 2010 and June 2011 totalling up to $1,000 for families (including single parents) and up to $300 for
single people to help them adjust to the HST.
Will I end up paying more taxes?
While the first income tax bracket was reduced from 6.05% to 5.05%, making it the lowest provincial tax rate in
Canada on the first $37,106 of taxable income and while the province will provide $11.8 billion over three years
in temporary and permanent tax relief for the people of Ontario, and $4.6 billion over three years in tax relief for
businesses the simple answer is yes! Many services that did not charge PST will now be forced to charge you
HST. Costs for these services will increase by 8% of the pre-tax total.
However Ontario families and individuals with up to $80,000 of income will get an average personal income tax
cut of 10%.
Will the government provide Ontario taxpayers with assistance to transition to the HST?
To help people, the Ontario government is providing $11.8 billion in personal tax relief over three years. This
includes tax-free payments to help individuals and families (including seniors) transition to the HST:
• Eligible families - including single parents and senior couples - with adjusted family net incomes $160,000 or
less will receive three payments totalling $1,000.
• Eligible individuals with adjusted family net incomes $80,000 or less will receive three payments totalling $300.
• For families and individuals with higher incomes, each of the three maximum benefit payments will be reduced
by 5 per cent of income over the thresholds specified above.
These transition payments will be delivered to eligible Ontario tax filers aged 18 and over or who have a spouse
or common-law partner or live with their child in June 2010, December 2010 and June 2011. Note "Tax Filers"!
If you have not filed your 2009 Income Taxes you will not receive these cheques.
These transition payments will be delivered to eligible Ontario tax filers aged 18 and over in June 2010,
December 2010 and June 2011.
28 The Bulletin | MAY 2010
by Ian Hawkins
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OFF
Mount Albert United Church
41 Alice Street, Mount Albert
THE FOOD PANTRY
Lost your job?
Low on food this week?
Your budget is stretched?
We can help! 905-473-2562.
Open the last Wednesday of every month
from 2-6 pm, rear entrance of the Church.
north burger
20473 Hwy. 48, Mount Albert
We Specialize in
Homemade Burgers & Fries
Onion Rings Gyros
Fish & Chips Greek Fries
Chicken Fingers Souvlaki
Take out orders available
Medium
Coffee
or Free
905-473-7664 Expiry June 30/10
The Pet Nanny
Need pet sitting services?
Contact Lynda Annall
t: 905-473-6708
c: 905-830-2487
e-mail: lannall@xplornet.com
To qualify for the two payments scheduled in 2010, a 2009 tax return will have to be filed. A 2010 tax return
will have to be filed to qualify for the June 2011 payment.
Low-income support
• Almost 3 million low-income Ontario families will receive a new, permanent sales tax credit of up to $260
for each adult and child per year - one of the most generous in Canada.
• 90,000 Ontario taxpayers with low incomes will pay no Ontario personal income tax thanks to changes
included in the comprehensive tax package.
• A new Ontario property tax credit will provide an additional $270 million in property tax relief every year
to low- to middle- income Ontario homeowners and tenants.
Just one more reason to file your tax returns on time! As tax filing has become increasingly complex with so
many new credits and schedules, we strongly recommend that you seek professional help when filing income tax.
Ian Hawkins owns and operates Mount Albert Tax Company – "the LOW-COST provider of professional tax
services.." next door to the Post Office in Mount Albert.
MAY 2010 | The Bulletin 29
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30 The Bulletin | MAY 2010
Do-It-Yourself
Questions & Answers
Source: www.readersdigest.ca
Cleaning Siding
When I try cleaning the siding on my house, I always end up with ghostlike
dirty streaks running vertically up the outside wall. What am I doing wrong?
You are cleaning from the top down! While that appears to be the logical thing
to do, the soapy dirt that flows down over the still-dirty wall below tends to
create streaks. Always clean exterior walls from the bottom up. Work on the
shaded side of the house and move fast enough to keep the whole area you are
working on completely wet until you have reached the eaves at the top. Dirty
water flowing over the clean surface below won't have streaks, and keeping
the wall wet until it is all clean and rinsed keeps any dirt
from drying on the surface before reaching the ground.
Concrete Floors
I plan to install a bathroom and wood flooring in my
unfinished basement. The concrete floor that is there
now is very uneven. What should I do to even the
concrete floor before installing the hardwood floor?
Shimming up a wooden subfloor can take out some
valuable headroom. There are two things to consider
here: the degree of unevenness of the concrete floor and
the height of the basement itself. If the degree of
unevenness is 2.5 cm (1 in.) or less, the best solution is
to use self-leveling concrete. It is much thinner than
regular concrete and its slippery texture can be easily
trowelled out to a featheredge, where regular concrete
has to be spread thick across the entire floor. Selfleveling
concrete can be applied thickly where
necessary, but more importantly, a very thin layer will
hold. This way the entire floor can be coated with new
concrete without losing too much headroom. Once the
self-leveling concrete is cured, plywood can be glued
and/or screwed into the concrete with or without foam
insulation. Over that you can install hardwood floors,
vinyl, or carpeting.
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Removing Tiles
A number of tiles have come loose from the drywall in
my bathroom. I want to know how to remove the other
ones that are loose without doing too much damage.
What is the best method?
The strength of drywall rests with the paper covering
either side of the plaster. If the paper is removed from
the drywall, you cannot
glue the tiles to the
surface. Unfortunately,
when tiles glued to
drywall are removed,
often the paper comes
off with it. Try removing
the tiles gently and you
might avoid tearing the
drywall paper. If you are
unsuccessful, try the
following. Once the tiles have been removed, a thin
layer of plaster can be added to the wall, and the tiles
can be placed on the plaster. Remember that the
exposed drywall should be sprayed with water before
the plaster is applied. If not, the moisture from the wet
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MAY 2010 | The Bulletin 31
decorating on a budgetby Anne Wicks
How often have you looked through a decorating magazine wishing that you could achieve “that” look in your
home, but it’s not in the budget to buy new furniture or accessories this year? Fear not, achieving a new look
in your home, be it the living room, dining room, kids room, office or kitchen … you name it, it can be done
on a budget.
Creating a new look in the home by using what you already have and re-purposing it in other rooms is the way
to decorate on a budget. It all comes down to re-thinking the use of rooms and the furniture within them. It’s
the “3 R’s” of decorating; Re-Use, Re-Purpose & Re-Think (along with reduce and recycle!).
Instead of replacing pieces of furniture consider repurposing them in another room in the house. An old chest
of drawers could be used in a home office for storage, in the dining room for linen storage or in the baby’s room
as a change table. The list of possibilities goes on. Don’t throw that 2-drawer filing cabinet out; it still has good
use as a bedside table (freshened up with a coat of paint!).
Kids toys are all over the place? How about changing up the bedrooms? Bunk two children in a larger room
and use the smaller room as a toy/play room. If the rooms are virtually the same size; then consider giving the
master bedroom as a room for the children to share, after all – does the master bedroom need to be so big to
sleep in?
If you don’t use the formal dining room or breakfast nook; then consider changing it to serve as the home office
or study. After all, how many times do the kids come home from school and start their homework at the table
when you’re preparing dinner?
Once you’ve decided what items of furniture will be re-purposed and which rooms will be changed around,
then all that’s needed is a new coat of paint and maybe a few new accessories. All on a very manageable budget,
with nothing more then some sweat equity and time.
Anne Wicks is a Professional Green Design Consultant and an Interior Re-design Professional. For more
information on ECO DecoR visit www.annewicks.ca. Anne can be reached at info@annewicks.ca
32 The Bulletin | MAY 2010
WATER-SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR LAWN
In the summer months, municipal
water use doubles. This is the
season when Canadians are
outdoors watering lawns and
gardens, filling swimming pools
and washing cars.
Summer peak demand places
stress on municipal water systems
and increases costs for tax payers
and water users. As water supplies
diminish during periods of low
rainfall, some municipalities must
declare restrictions on lawn and
garden watering. By applying
some handy tips, your lawn and
garden can cope with drought
conditions and you can minimize
water wastage.
Much of the summer peak
demand is attributed to lawn and
garden watering. Often water is
applied inefficiently, resulting in
significant wastage due to over
watering, evaporation or run-off.
Here are some general watering
tips to help avoid wastage:
• Before watering, always take
into account the amount of water
Mother Nature has supplied to
your lawn or garden in the
receding week. Leave a measuring
container in the yard to help you
monitor the amount of rainfall
(empty it once per week) and
follow the tips below to help
determine how much water to add.
Also bear in mind any watering
restrictions that may apply in your
municipality.
• Water in the early morning,
before 9 a.m., to reduce
evaporation and scorching of
leaves from the sun. Water on
calm days to prevent wind drift
and evaporation.
• Set up your sprinkler or hose to
avoid watering hard surfaces such
as driveways
and patios. If
you’re
not careful,
it’s water and
money
down the
drain.
• Water
slowly to
avoid run-off
and to ensure
the soil
absorbs the
water.
• Regularly
check your hose or
irrigation equipment for leaks or
blockages.
• Collect
rainwater from
your
roof in a rain
barrel or other
large container
and keep it
covered with an
insect screen.
Direct the down
spout of your
eavestroughs into
the rain barrel.
• Choose an
efficient
irrigation
system. A soaker
hose placed at
the base of plants on the ground
applies water to the soil where it
is needed—rather than to the
leaves—and reduces evaporation.
Drip or trickle
irrigation systems are highly
efficient because they deliver
water slowly
and directly
to the roots
under the soil
surface. This
promotes
deeper roots,
which
improve a
plant’s
drought
resiliency. If
you use a
sprinkler,
choose one
with a timer
and that sprays close to
the ground.
Soaker hose
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garden talk
A NATURAL DILEMMA
How many birds have you seen in your garden this spring? It is estimated that in the last 50 years we have lost
50% of the population of many bird species in North America. Why is this?
Well, we all know that when Europeans arrived on the eastern seaboard of North America the demise of the
great eastern forests began. Over the centuries, the whole continent has been affected by clearing the land of
its native plants to make way for farms, roads, and cities. In Douglas Tallamy’s book “Bringing Nature Home”
he states that an incredible 95% of the land in the Continental 48 States has been modified for human use. This
percentage would be the same for the southern part of our eastern provinces.
Then, we who live in the urban areas, which is now about 80% of the population, have replanted our little plots
- but often using ornamental plants and trees from non-native sources. There is a problem with this.
Douglas Tallamy, Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University
of Delaware, has been especially interested in how insects interact with plants, and noticed how non-native
plants would be untouched by insects, but native plants in the same area would have bits of leaves eaten. It is
apparent that for the most part, native insects cannot eat non-native plants - they simply do not recognize these
plants as food. If we have a decrease in insect population we will doubtless have a decrease in bird population.
This is because 96% of birds of North America rely on insects to feed their young.
There are, of course, many other reasons why the bird population is decreasing. It is a complex, many faceted
problem. Two familiar reasons are the loss of habitat, and pesticide and herbicide usage in their winter homes
down south; also many songbirds fly at night during their migration and many collide with tall buildings,
especially those that are illuminated.
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Douglas Tallamy states that with so many problems threatening the birds, we can no longer rely on there being
enough habitat left in the wild that will support the diversity of wildlife that we have now and would like to see
continue into the future.
So it is up to us in suburbia, to take up the challenge.
We can do this by each gradually redesigning our outdoor living space to provide both food and shelter for
wildlife. This does not have to happen overnight.
The first step is to make the decision to actively seek out native plants when we are looking for a replacement,
or a new plant. Or if you have a plant such as the butterfly bush – which is not native – add the native butterfly
weed (Asclepias). You will now be supplying food for the larvae as well as the adult monarch butterfly. Don’t
let the name ‘weed’ fool you. The butterfly weed is a lovely plant with orange or pink flowers depending on
the species.
Adding just one native shrub and perennial a year is a great first step to help the birds around our homes. And
to help the birds survive better in their winter homes – buy shade grown coffee.
Books you might be interested in reading (along with
lists of native plants): “Bringing Nature Home, How
Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens”,
Douglas Tallamy. “Silence of the Songbirds”,
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Organizing Any Room
in Five Easy Steps
Has the clutter really piled up in your living space? Do you have a room that you are ready to reorganize? Use the following
five-step approach to ensure that you cover all the bases when organizing any room.
Determine the goal for the room.
Before you begin sorting through your clutter, take a few moments to articulate the specific goal for the space. This step helps
you define the desired function of the room and stay on track. For example, “I want a living room with enough seating for
family and guests and enough storage for our books, games, photo albums, and movie collection.”
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Identify the limitations of the room.
Make sure your goal for the room is
realistic and takes into
consideration any features of the
room that you can’t change, such as
its size, layout, dual function, and so
on. For example, you may have your
sights set on creating a tropical
island guest suite, but you still have
to account for the fact that the room
is also a home office.
Sort the room into four
categories:
STAY: This item is in good shape, is
used frequently, and will definitely
stay in the room.
MOVE: This item doesn’t support
the goal of the room and needs to be
moved to the proper room in your
house.
SHARE: This item is in good shape
but hasn’t been used in at least a
year, is a duplicate, or is cluttering
up your room. Share it with a friend
or donate it to charity
GO: This item is trash, plain and
simple.
Build and install your projects.
Which organization projects will
help you maximize the function of
your space? Build one or more, as
determined by your space.
Reassemble your room.
Return all the items to your room
and add the finishing touches.
PORCHES: finishing touches
A pleasant ambience. Coordinating your porch furniture and plants will create a more inviting environment.
Rattan or wicker pieces look best with exotic tropicals like palms, hibiscus, and oleanders; ferns are also a nice
complement. Sleek contemporary furniture, on the other hand, looks more at home with terra-cotta planters
filled with brightly colored summer annuals and flowering shrubs.
Open or enclosed? For an open porch, metal, resin, or tropical-hardwood furniture
will stand up to the elements better than rattan or wicker. Grow annuals and
perennials in pots or plant a climber to cover the railings. An enclosed porch is safe
for painted wood or antique furniture.
Allow for air. Both you and your plants will be more comfortable if the porch is
well-ventilated. Make sure a breeze can move through; if not, install an overhead
paddle fan to keep the air circulating.
Watering porch plants. If you have many, install a spigot close to the porch to make
watering easier. Make sure any rugs and mats on the porch are water resistant.
A vacation for houseplants. Putting houseplants on the porch in summer gives them a break and affords more
protection than they would have in the yard. Place small plants on shelves and large ones on the floor. Locate
all where they will get bright and indirect light, but no direct sunlight, from midmorning to late afternoon.
Overwintering. An enclosed porch is a good place to store tender plants during cold winters. But you'll need
to use a space heater or move the plants to a warmer location if the temperature dips close to freezing.
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SPRING TIME!!
Get that deck ready for stain
Proper preparation of your deck for staining or restaining is key to lower maintenance and will create a beautiful
look. Since decks are exposed to the extreme weather elements such as direct sun, snow and rain preparation
is important.
New or previously stained decks must be cleaned and dry with a moisture level of less than 15%, before applying
the exterior stain.
Clean and wash down your deck well, with a pressure washer or a garden hose, remembering not to drive the
pressure of the water into the wood too close with the spray nozzle, it will take longer for the wood to dry out.
Dry time may take 2-3 days of dry weather.
Sanding your deck is another way of preparing the deck for staining. The advantage of sanding is that it is ready
for staining almost right away and there is no dry time which is often takes a few days.
Depending on the condition of the deck there are products available to remove, brighten and restore a previously
stained deck. Also there are cleaners for mould and mildew. All are available at Benjamin Moore.
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Choosing a stain
Exterior stains are available in 3 finishes, semitransparent,
semi-solid and solid, and in a variety of
colours outside of the traditional colours of cedar,
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edwood and walnut. Test the colour you have choosen on a spare piece of the actual wood or on an area that
is inconspicuous on the deck to be sure of the colour.
Applying Stain
Step 1– Properly prepare your deck and test your colour.
Step 2– Stain vertical sections (rails and spindles, etc.) first as not to have spills or drips on finished work.
Step 3– Next stain the deck surface working 2 to 3 boards at a time, this will prevent lap marks as will trying
not to stop in the middle of a board to prevent lap marks also. Always wipe excess stain.
Staining Tips
• Avoid staining in direct sunlight the stain does not have a chance to penetrate properly
• If stain puddles, brush stain into wood or wipe the excess off.
• If you decide to roll or spray your stain, remember to back brush
• Stain needs to be stirred often during the application time
• Use thick 4" brush for staining it gives a more even application of stain and cuts down on time
Annual Maintenance
In general recoating for transparent and semi-transparent stains should be applied every 1 to 2 years and solid
finish every 2 to 3 years.
Keeping an eye on the weather elements and normal use of your deck will help you determine when to recoat.
Now the work is done sit back and enjoy your deck this summer.
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