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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. 18 The Bulletin | MAY 2010 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
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