November 2010 - The Bulletin Magazine

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THE 

Bulletin 

EAST GWILLIMBURY’S COMMUNITY MAGAZINE 

INSIDE: 

FALL FESTIVAL AT MT. ALBERT FAMILY PLACE 

HOW WILL YOU REMEMBER? 

November 2010 

{ on the cover 

page 18 

Ted Barris, 

accomplished 

journalist, 

author and 

broadcaster, 

began 

breaking 

through that 

silence.

The Mount Albert Lions 

SANTA CLAUS PARADE 

is coming soon! 

Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 11 am 

Come and meet with Santa at the Mount Albert Community 

Centre following the parade. There will be hot dogs and 

hot chocolate for all, candy and entertainment for the kids. 

Christmas Food Drive 

A non-perishable food item would be greatly appreciated. 

Donations will be collected during the parade. 

Have yourself 

a holly jolly 

Christmas! 

Call John for Parade Info: 905-478-8863

CONTENTS 

IN EACH ISSUE 

6 WHAT’S ON 

11 DECEMBER EVENTS 

34 HORT HAPPENINGS 

Wellness 

8 REACHING FOR THE STARS 

Kim Mortson 

Decorating 

22 Frustration Sets in... P.1 

Susan Crema-Martin 

Tax Tips 

25 Deductibility of Fines... 

Ian Hawkins 

Circles 

28 Sports Day 

Vicki Pinkerton 

EG Athletes 

32 Current Sports Stories 

Compiled by Owen M. Smith 

In the Kitchen 

38 with Moira Sanders 

Potato, Celery Root & 

Blue Cheese Gratin 

EAST GWILLIMBURY 

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FEATURES 

10 CANADA’S TOP JOBS 

12 SHARON TEMPLE HIGHLIGHTS 

14 Tales N’Trails 

Sharon Hamilton 

REMEMBRANCE DAY FEATURES: 

16 FORMER ROYAL NAVY DEPOT 

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18 ON THE COVER: ‘Breaking the 

Silence’ 

20 Izzy Doll Program 

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Editors’ Note 

November is a transitional month 

for us. The turkey has completely 

digested... the fall decorations get 

packed up and the holidays are just 

around the corner. 

It is a very important month, specifically November 

11, Remembrance Day. What will you do to 

remember? What does that mean to you? Well, last 

year our family spent the day with my father-in-law 

who’s just turned 93 recently. Emerson is a veteran 

who was in WWII and the ceremony that they have 

each year at Sunnybrook Health Centre is very 

important to him. He is joined by many of his 

comrades and their families and this service gives us 

an opportunity to thank them for their sacrifices! 

So the question again is, “what will you do to 

remember?” Did you attend the Support Your Troops 

Rally the Mount Albert Legion held? Will you attend 

the Town Service on November 11th? Or, will you visit 

your childs’ school for their presentation? 

Whatever you do to remember isn’t what really counts 

it is that you remember. Not for just one day, but year 

round. Those that served in wars of the past and our 

men and women serving today are the reason we have 

the freedom to laugh, live, work and play 

So, I thank all that have served and are serving today, 

including Emerson William Benns 

Take care – Christine Benns, Editor 

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THE 

Next issue: 

Get your holiday greetings booked early 

(limited space) 

It’s registration time again for winter 

sessions! 

December 2010 deadline: November 19 

Delivery begins: December 6

East Gwillimbury Skating 2010/11: 

East Gwillimbury Sports Complex - Sharon Arena 

PUBLIC SKATING: Adults $2 Youth $1 (under16) 

Sundays 12:00pm - 1:50pm 

Excluding: Sunday, December 26th, March 20th & April 3rd - Ends April 17th 

*Please Note: Saturday Public Skating has been postponed until further notice.* 

PARENT & TOT SKATE: $2 per Adult $1 per Child 

Monday 1:30pm - 2:20pm 

Friday 9:00am - 9:50am 

Excluding: Monday, October 25th, 2010 – Ends April 15th 

ADULT RECREATIONAL SKATE: 18+ years $2 per visit 

Tuesday 10:00am - 10:50am 

Thursday 2:00pm - 2:50pm 

Sunday 9:00pm - 9:50pm 

Excluding: Sunday, April 3rd & Thursday, April 14th - Ends April 17th 

YOUTH OPEN SKATE: 12+yrs/under 12 with Parent - $5 per person 

Youth Shinny Skating Tuesday 7:00am - 7:50am 

Youth Figure Skating Thursday 6:00am – 8:00am 

RECREATIONAL SHINNY HOCKEY: $6/visit Shinny Pass - $45 for 10 

visits 

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:30am - 1:20pm 

Excluding: Monday, October 25th, Friday, April 1st – Ends April 15th 

LADIES SHINNY HOCKEY: $6/visit Shinny Pass - $45 for 10 visits 

Friday 10:00am – 11:20am 

Excluding - April 1st - Ends April 15th 

Guy Stramaglia 

& 

Bruce Trim, Brokers 

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1140 Stellar Drive 

Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 7B7 

East Gwillimbury 

Sports Complex 

renovations are still 

underway. 

Please be aware that 

times and dates may 

change depending on 

the progression of 

construction. 

visit: 

www.eastgwillimbury.ca 

for more info 

and holiday schedules 

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WHAT’S ON 

Saturdays: Kid's Only 

Music, Drama, Stories, Crafts & more! 

1:30 - 3:30 pm. Cost is free. Registrations forms 

available at www.holtfmc.webs.com 

Holt Free Methodist Church 

19198 McCowan Road (just north of Mt. Albert Road) 

905-473-3783 or holtfmc@gmail.com 

Saturday, November 6 

Annual Christmas Bazaar 

St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St., 

Newmarket (Leslie at Stellar) 9.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. 

Lots of fun for the whole family! Hourly turkey draws, 

Penny Raffle, Silent Auction, Hot Lunches. Other 

tables rented out to local crafters. Get an early start 

on Christmas shopping! 


24th Annual Xmas Country Craft & Gift Show 

& Sale 

Holland Landing Community Centre, 

19513 Yonge St. 10 am to 3 pm 

Over 50 Vendors upstairs & down, Lions BBQ. 

Admission $1.00 (seniors & children free) proceeds to 

East Gwillimbury Xmas food & toy drive. For info 

contact Debra at seymourd@rogers.com 


Annual Christmas Bazaar 

The Anglican Church Women of St. James the Apostle 

are hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar in the Parish 

Hall at 18794 Leslie Street, Sharon, from 9 a.m. - 12 

noon. Baking, silent auction, crafts, and books! 

Sunday, November 7 

Busy Bees Mount Albert Craft Show 

10 am to 3:30 pm, Mount Albert Lions Hall, 5057 Mt. 

Albert Rd., (west of Hwy. 48), 

25 plus crafters, free admission, Girl Guides raising 

funds selling light refreshments. For information 

contact Marlene (905) 473-2742, 

or Louise (905) 473-3765. 

Thursday, November 11 

Remembrance Day Service 

10:50 a.m. East Gwillimbury Civic Center 

19000 Leslie Street, Sharon 

Refreshments following Ceremony 

Everyone Welcome 

For information: 905-478-4282 x 1276 


Ted Barris Speaks 

on his book, “Breaking the Silence, Veterans 

Untold Stories from the Great War to Afghanistan.” 

7:30 p.m. Queensville Community Centre 

905-836-6832 

Friday, November 12 

Turkey Supper 

Mount Albert United Church 

Mt. Albert Lions Hall, 5057 Mount Albert Rd. 

4:30 – 7:00 pm continuous serve. 

Take-out available. 

For further details call 905 473 2562 

Saturdays, November 13 and December 3 

One Parent Families Fund Raising Dance 

Doors open at 8 p.m. 

Members $12.00 Guests $15.00 

Holland Landing Community Centre 

19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing 

Barbara 905-557-0143 


Trail Walk 

Holland River Trail 

Rogers Reservoir Conservation parking lot on 

Green Lane east of Second Concession; 9 am 

Please dress for the weather. 


Annual Bazaar 

The A.C.W. at Christ Church, Holland Landing, 

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baking, crafts, used books and 

lunch available. The first ladies group at Christ 

Church was formed in 1890, so this year we are 

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celebrating our 120th anniversary, so please come 

and help us celebrate. 


Annual Beef Dinner 

Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. 

Adults $16.00, Children $6.00 

3 servings: 5:00pm 6:15pm 7:15pm 

For tickets call the church office at 905-478-2231 

Tuesday, November 16 

Mt. Albert Garden & Horticultural Society 

Annual General Meeting & Awards Banquet. 53 

Main St., Mount Albert Community Centre. 

6:15 pm. Everyone welcome. Adults $15, Children 

under 12, $6. Next meeting: February 2011. 

Tuesday, November 16 

Newmarket Horticultural Society Meeting 

Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle St. W, Lounge 2 

at 6:00 pm. Pot Luck Dinner. 

Raffle draws and refreshments. Annual 

Membership fees: $15/Single, $20/Couple, 

$25/Family, $2/Guests. We are a friendly group of 

experienced and beginner gardeners. New 

members and guests are always welcome! Call 

905-898-6381 or visit www.gardenewmarket.ca 

Wednesday, November 17 

Teens & Mental Health 

Come out for an informative lecture given by 

Randy Ketterling on teens and issues related to 

anxiety, stress, eating disorders, etc. 

Huron Heights Secondary School 

40 Huron Heights Drive, Newmarket 

phone number: 905-954-1922 

Wednesday, November 17 

After School Book Buddies 

Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month for this 

special book club for kids in Grades K - 2. 

Time: 3:45 pm Cost: FREE *Registration Required*. 

Mount Albert Public Library, 19300 Centre Street. 

905-473-2472. 

WHAT’S ON 


GR00VE & PLAY 

Discover the joys of music with your child. Join Ms. 

Jodi for singing, dancing, and musical games. Time: 

10:30 am. Ages: 1-5 years (with adult) Cost: FREE 

*Registration Required*. Mount Albert Public Library, 

19300 Centre Street. 905-473-2472. 


43rd Annual Snowflake Bazaar 

St. John Chrysostom Parish 

Corner of Main & Ontario Street, Newmarket 

9:00 am to 2:00 pm 


NEWMARKET SANTA CLAUS PARADE 

Parade begins at corner of Lorne and Eagle St. at 

11:00 a.m. East to Main St., North on Main St., West 

on Davis Dr. to Parkside Dr. Bring the family and 

welcome Santa to Newmarket! 

Sunday, November 28 

East Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade 

2:00 pm in Sharon 

Theme: The Magic of Christmas 

Questions contact Leisure Services at 905-478-3820 

Find more events at: 


Look for the ongoing events at: 


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WELLNESS 

Reaching for the Stars… Making the Most of Stretching 

by Kim Mortson 

You can not attempt any physical activity or sport without hearing the ever repeated, “Don’t forget to stretch!” 

From shovelling the driveway to running marathons, we all know we “should” stretch… but what does it 

really mean? 

Childs Play! Stretching is a natural and instinctive activity that we can witness with our furry friends or even 

with babies. After long periods of inactivity or waking from sleep, stretching allows us to lengthen muscles 

that may have not moved or stretched for some time. It feels good to stretch and get our circulation going. We 

can use stretching to our advantage as part of our exercise routine or around our daily activities. Stretching 

helps to increase our flexibility and range of motion resulting in increased performance and possible decreased 

injury. Here are some simple guidelines to help keep this natural activity from getting complicated or 

even dangerous. 

It’s a Warm Topic… For many warming up and stretching are used 

interchangeably. Although stretching should be part of your warm-up it 

is not a substitute for it. In fact, muscles must be warmed before 

attempting your stretches. Perform a light 5 -10 minute warm up routine 

before stretching to prepare your muscles for action. The best type of 

stretching to perform before your workout is dynamic stretching. This is 

stretching that involves movement of the muscles. Dynamic stretching 

includes arm circles, walking lunges, side bends and trunk rotations. 

Keep it Cool! It’s not only a matter of preparing your muscles before 

your workout, stretching is an important part of your body’s recovery 

afterward. After a workout your muscle fibres are shortened and need 

lengthening to increase flexibility. Static stretching, such as a hamstring stretch or triceps stretch is preformed 

by elongating the muscle and holding it there for a brief period of time. Since these stretches are preformed 

while the body is at rest, static stretching is most effective as part of a cool down. Start these stretches 

immediately after, when muscles are still warm, this will give the most lengthening benefit to the muscles, and 

practically eliminate the risk of joint injury 

What’s In It for Me! You don’t have to be a gold medal athlete to reap the benefits of stretching. Making 

stretching part of your daily activities can help with the following: 

• Increased Blood Circulation- moving blood to all joints and muscles, bringing along with it nutrients and 

oxygen, and taking away toxins. 

• Increased Range of Motion- allowing you to do more, for longer. 

• Stress Relief- allowing time to relax your tired muscles and to clear your head. 

Too Much of a Good Thing? It is possible to overstretch. Overstretching occurs when the muscle or joint is 

stretched to the point of strain or injury. This can trigger muscle spasms as your body’s way of protecting the 


muscle from being torn off the bone. You can also develop strains in the more superficial fibres, which can take 

months to heal. Know your body; if you feel pain while stretching, it’s your body’s way of telling you, you’ve 

gone too far! 

Before and after a day of hiking or sitting in front of your computer for 8 hours, stretching is what your body 

naturally needs, so go ahead and reach for the stars! 

By Kim Mortson, owner of Body Design. Kim is a certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Well 

Specialist, Older Adult Fitness Pro Trainer and Cancer Exercise Specialist. Body Design offers 

personal training, nutrition and lifestyle coaching to assist individuals achieve their fitness and 

weight loss goals. www.bodydesign.ca 

“Fallen leaves lying on 

the grass in the 

November sun bring 

more happiness than 

the daffodils” 

– Cyril Connoly 

THANK YOU EAST GWILLIMBURY 

My sincere thanks and appreciation to all of you who supported me 

in this election allowing me to continue serving as your voice for the 

next four years. I am humbled by the overwhelming trust and 

confidence that you have instilled in me. 

My congratulations to Marlene Johnston, Tara Roy-DiClemente and 

John Eaton and to our new Mayor Virginia Hackson. I look forward 

to working together as a team as we face amazing opportunities for 

East Gwillimbury over our term of office. 

To the candidates who were not successful thank you for putting 

forward your names and your platforms I commend you for wanting 

to make East Gwillimbury an even better place to live. 

As we near the holiday season, my very best wishes for all of you 

and all the best for the New Year. 

CATHY MORTON 


Top 10 Jobs 

in Canada 

source: www.canadianliving.com 

From the skilled trades to college professor, check out 

the list of top 10 hot jobs and discover the positions that 

are in demand across Canada. These trades and 

professions are booming, so if you have the training and 

aptitude for one of these gigs, you can expect good 

money, a relative amount of job security and the 

knowledge that companies are vying to hire you. 

1. Financial manager 

Demand for money managers is increasing as the private 

and government sectors are looking for whizzes who 

know the complexities of financial management. 

What to expect: An unemployment rate half that of the 

Canadian average. 

Tip: If you have knowledge of foreign finance or are 

fluent in a foreign language, consider yourself doubly 

attractive -- and pack your bags for a potentially jet-set 

international career. 

Getting started: Visit the international Financial 

Management Association's website at fma.org. 

2. Skilled tradesperson 

If you don't want an office job, but do want a salary that 

pays above the national average, this is the sector for you. 

Unfortunately (or fortunately for you, depending on how 

you look at it), the skilled trades have suffered 

stigmatization for a generation. As a result, a shortage of 

tradespeople is looming in the service (chefs, 

horticulturists), construction (electricians, carpenters, 

plumbers), transportation (aviation technicians, 

automotive service technicians) and manufacturing 

(industrial mechanics, tool and die makers) sectors. 

Tip: In the next two decades, 40 per cent of new 

jobs are supposed to be in the skilled trades 

and technologies. 

Getting started: Visit careersintrades.ca for information 

on training (including paid apprenticeships). 

3. College or vocational school teacher 

The boom in skilled trades means there's also a need for 

instructors at community colleges, Quebec's CEGEPs, 

technical institutes and other 

vocational schools. 

What to expect: The number of job openings exceeds the 

number of candidates, especially with retirements 

expected over the years to come, plus increased 

government funding. 

Tip: If your discipline is new technology or the skilled 

trades, your prospects are particularly good. 

Getting Started: Go to Service Canada's website, 

jobfutures.ca, for more info. 

4. Dentist or dental hygienist 

Dentistry is a field you can really sink your teeth into, 

whether you've got the stamina to stick it out through 

three years of undergrad university studies plus four to 

five years of dentistry school or want to get working in 

this field sooner by becoming a dental hygienist.To 

obtain a diploma in dental hygiene, you can attend a 

private educational institution for a minimum of 16 

months, or a 2 year program at a community college. 

What to expect: There are currently more job openings 

than there are qualified people to fill them, in both 

positions. 

Tip: the industry will continue to grow as Canada's aging 

population requires more care, more Canadians enjoy 

dental coverage, and the booming demand for adult 

cosmetic dentistry continues (thank you, Hollywood!). 

Getting started: The Canadian Dental Association's 

website (www.cda-adc.ca) has lots of info on the 

profession. 

5. Computer and information systems managers 

The 2001 slowdown in the computer industry didn't put 

a dent in this field. Wage growth is still better than 

average, as are actual wages (almost double the national 

average), while the unemployment rate is well below the 

national average. 

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DECEMBER 

EVENTS 

Saturday, 

December 4 

Mount Albert 

Lions’ Santa Claus 

Parade 

starts 11:00 am 

downtown streets. 

Bring a non-perishable food item for the 

Food Drive. 

Saturday, December 4 

Christmas Musical Concert with J. Lemme & 

friends 

Mount Albert United Church, 41 Alice Street 

Fundraiser for the Church General fund. 

7:30 pm. 

Tickets $20.00 / Seniors & Students 18 & 

under $15.00. For info and tickets 

call 905 473 2562 

Sunday, December 5 

York Region Community Choir presents 

"Classics of Christmas" 

A concert celebrating the Holiday Season. 

2 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church, 

79 Victoria Street, Aurora. Tickets $10.00 

For tickets, Please call Heather 

@ 905-853-6925 

Saturday, December 11 

THE HARMONY CHORALE presents 

a Fall/Advent/Christmas Concert 

St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St., 

Newmarket. 7 pm. Admission $15, 

children Free 

Proceeds to SES Church funds and the St. 

Vincent de Paul Society. 


Sharon Temple 

Highlights 

18974 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario L0G 1V0 

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

The Sharon Temple presents the "Gatehouse Christmas Sale" celebrating "The Magic of Christmas" on 

Sunday, November 28 from noon-4:30pm. All stock items are 20% off. Please join us for this special sale. 

The Sharon Temple presents "A Victorian Christmas," December 4, 2010 at 5:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm. 

Please join us for a sumptuous Christmas Dinner with Christmas Crackers, Victorian parlour games and 

charades, carol singing and more. Guests will be able to enjoy our latest Christmas exhibit. Father Christmas may 

even stop by! Cash bar and door prizes. Tickets: $40.00 Reservations required. Please call 905-478-2389 

for tickets. 

Winter/Spring visits are by special appointment for groups and visiting scholars 905.478.2389 or 

info@sharontemple.ca 

Rebuilding Hope - One Stone at a Time 

The Sharon Temple Museum Society is raising $170,000.00 to restore the Sharon Temple. 

Your donation will be used for matching the funds received by our Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. Your name will 

be published on our website and at the Temple. Or become a member of the Temple. 

Why is the Sharon Temple Important? 

Completed in 1832, Sharon Temple is recognized by the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario as 

a site of great architectural and historic significance. It is among the most widely celebrated buildings in Canada 

and one of our first examples of historic preservation. John Ralston Saul has called it “the birthplace of 

democracy in Canada,” a pioneering centre for social justice and political reform. It is home to an outstanding 

music festival and superb educational programming. It is owned and operated today by the Sharon Temple 

Museum Society, an incorporated not-for-profit organization run by dedicated volunteers and a small 

professionally trained staff. 

A Building in Danger 

Despite ongoing care and maintenance, Sharon Temple is in need of immediate structural repair. Its foundations 

and parts of its wooden frame need to be strengthened, repaired or rebuilt. It has no fire suppression or security 

systems. The Sharon Temple Museum Society has engaged some of Canada’s leading conservation experts to 

advise on what must be done to preserve this landmark for the future. The Society works in partnership with the 

Ontario Heritage Trust and Parks Canada. 

The Need 

To address the critical conservation needs of Sharon Temple, $900,000 is needed. 


The Plan and How It Can be Funded 

Work has been divided into three phases. Phases one and two will repair the foundations and the Temple’s 

wooden frame. Phase three will include a fire suppression and security system. 

To reach its goal of $900,000, the Sharon Temple Museum Society has secured approximately $170,000 

through its own fundraising efforts. We have also been a recipient of an Infrastructure Stimulus Fund Not-For- 

Profit Intake for $560,000. But we still need to raise more funds to complete this restoration! 

Congratulations to the new 

Council of East Gwillimbury 

Mayor, Virginia Hackson; Councillors 

Cathy Morton, Marlene Johnson, 

Tara Roy-DiClemente and John Eaton. 

You all ran a great campaign. 

Thank you to all the residents who 

entrusted their votes to me. 

I strongly believe in the will of the people 

and look forward to supporting the new 

Council in any way I can. 

Best wishes for your term. 

Free Gardening Advice 

Anytime! 

John Hayes 

Master Gardeners provide 

free gardening advice to home gardeners. 

lssmastergardeners@gmail.com or visit 

www.mgoi.ca. 

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Get ready for Christmas 

Gift Baskets for your host/hostess 

Place your orders early. 

Gift Giving = Gift Baskets! 

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Tales N’Trails 

The East Gwillimbury Trails Committee 

Vivian Creek Trail 

by Sharon Hamilton 

Life is enveloped in change! Having just experienced a magnificent fall walk on the Vivian Creek Trail, I 

set down to write about the wonderful experience when it occurred to me that the trail as I had experienced 

it would have vastly changed by time and nature and though altered after three weeks, would be neither worse 

nor better, just different. As members of the East Gwillimbury Trails Committee we plan and work to make 

changes to the trails with the purpose of improving them for you in some way. One such trail is the Vivian 

Creek Trail in Mount Albert. 

The Vivian Creek Trail has undergone a major transformation since its inclusion on our trails roster several 

years ago. Having no name at its adoption by the committee it was labeled for its significant geographical 

feature, the Vivian Creek, which traversed it. The trail had three access points i.e.; off Samuel Harper Court, 

off Royal Oak Road and off Valley Mills Road. Consisting of a narrow path its single loop ran up and down 

a steep hill mostly through grassland vegetation and took about 30 minutes in total to navigate. A 

questionable creek crossing consisted of some boards nailed together and jammed against a couple of trees. 

This changed quickly when the committee defied the winter elements to erect a much safer wooden bridge 

which is still in use. The other difficulty, and this is one on which we continue to work on, was the sheerness 

of the incline up and down the hill. During our first IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) Trail 

Building School the gradient was modified and the trail lengthened. 

Several work sessions and a second IMBA Trail Building School further modified and lengthened the trail. 

The trash dumping at the top of the hill which had occurred over time has been stopped by the Town and the 

unsightly mess cleaned up. The Mount Albert Scouts have planted trees within the area to increase wildlife 

habitat and biological diversity. The Town has opened the Vivian Creek Park complete with parking lot and 

connected it with a whole new section of trail within the park to our original loop and naturally this afforded 

a fourth and very attractive access egress point on Centre Street. Yet another segment of trail, still to be 


completed and containing some interesting features i.e.; a stone crossing thanks to one of our IMBA Trail 

Building sessions and steps to facilitate a steep descent is a work in progress. The steps were installed this 

summer through the efforts of the “YES Rangers”* who, during their work found it necessary to modify a 

temporary log bridge. However, said modification did not please all users. The young grandson of a friend, in 

fact, mourned the loss of the imagination stirring qualities of the removed log structure. Once this section is 

completed and the new bridge is erected a large loop will be formed which will permit access to a variety of 

loops for your exploration. 

The East Gwillimbury Trails Committee invites you to explore the Vivian Creek Trail, an ever changing and 

evolving treasure within your community. 

Our thanks: A hearty thank you goes to the lady who was seen picking up a large piece of garbage for deposit 

into the bin. 

*The YES Rangers is an MNR Stewardship Program that employs local 17 year olds who carry out stewardship 

projects to enhance natural spaces throughout their communities. Their projects this summer have included 

invasive species removal, stream restoration, trail maintenance, habitat construction and enhancement. The 

list goes on. Students who have participated in this opportunity rave about it and a letter I have read from a 

parent of one of those young people is also a dedicated proponent. 

Further information and photos can be found at: http://www.ontariostewardship.org/councils/york/ 

The East Gwillimbury Trails committee members monthly walk one of the trails in Town. All are welcome to 

join us for these walks. Come along to share with us a little nature, some fresh air and exercise. 

Please come dressed appropriately for the weather. Walks begin at 9:00AM. 

November’s Walk: We will walk the Holland River Trail. Meet at Rogers Reservoir Conservation parking lot 

on Green Lane east of Second Concession 

December’s Walk: We will explore the Vivian Creek Trail. Meet in the parking lot in Vivian Creek Park on 

the east side of Centre Street in Mount Albert 

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GRISTMILL PLAZA, HOLLAND LANDING 


Former Royal Navy Depot 

Student Riley Ballard 

represented Queensville P.S. 

at the unveiling of the 

Holland Landing Depot 

Provincial Plaque. The 

unveiling took place on 

September 30, 2010 in the 

Council Chambers at the 

Town Civic Centre in 

Sharon. 

Holland's Landing Depot 

The Royal Navy Depot 

Holland Landing, constructed 

during the War of 

1812, stood just north of 

this site on the east bank of 

Soldiers' Bay. Its buildings 

and other facilities served as 

an administrative and transshipment centre within a network of roads, waterways, portages and posts that 

connected Lake Ontario to the upper Great Lakes. To avoid American forces in the Niagara-Lake Erie-Detroit 

River corridor, British authorities moved vital supplies from York (Toronto) through this depot to Georgian 

Bay to support the successful war effort on the upper lakes. In addition, they distributed gifts to Aboriginal 

allies in the region from this site. After the return of peace in 1815, officials gradually concentrated most local 

military operations at Penetanguishene, which led to the decline and abandonment of the depot in the 1830s. 

Afterwards, travellers occasionally used it for shelter until it was transferred to private ownership in the 1860s. 

"The Town of East Gwillimbury honours its roots, and celebrates its historical heritage. We are delighted that 

this Ontario Heritage Trust plaque will highlight the significance of this site in the Town's history," said James 

Young, Mayor of the Town of East Gwillimbury. "We are grateful for the support of the East Gwillimbury 

Historical Society and Nancy Eves, who have provided valuable historical advice and perspective to 

appreciate the importance of this landmark." 

The provincial plaque will be permanently installed on the north side of Queensville Sideroad West, at the 

southeast end of Soldiers' Bay. 

The Ontario Heritage Trust's Provincial Plaque Program commemorates significant people, places and events 

in Ontario's history. The Trust is an agency of the Government of Ontario, dedicated to identifying, preserving, 

protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage. 

source/photo: Vicki Janes and www.heritagefdn.on.ca 


November 11th 

More Than Just One Day 

by Owen M. Smith 

Remembrance Day is a tribute to our Canadian history and a reminder to the world that evil must 

be opposed. Our children need not fear the future if we accept the knowledge that good does 

triumph over evil… and that there were people, as there are today, who accepted the responsibility 

to combat evil when it appeared. 

The ‘baby boomers’ grew up with parents who experienced the cruelty of a world at war and who 

set examples for their children on the cost of peace. Younger generations today can hear the first 

hand stories from their aging grandparents only for a few more precious years – until they too are 

gone with their stories of history lived. 

Along the way, our children, and we may be called upon to do a service for 

our country – to take up the quarrel with the foe – to catch the torch 

from failing hands and hold it high, as do our Canadian troops today 

in Afghanistan and around the world. 

The fallen heroes, who paid the ultimate price to defeat evil, made 

it possible for us to live without fear – to feel dawn, see sunsets 

glow, to love and be loved. 

We should never forget – not even for just one day! 

To those who served and to those who serve – thanks - we shall 

always remember! 

The Board of Directors, staff and members of 

the Sharon Temple National Historic Site & 

Museum extend our sincere thanks to the 

community for supporting our 

second annual lottery. 

The winning ticket for ‘A Draw for Barcelona’, a trip valued at 

$11,000, was chosen on Friday, September 3, 2010 at the 

annual Illumination event at the Sharon Temple, 

18974 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario. 

Our congratulations go out to the owner of ticket 

#469: TMP - The Mitchell Partnership 

The funds from this lottery go to the restoration of the Temple 

and the maintenance of the site. Thank you for your support! 

MOUNT 

ALBERT 

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Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 8am-6pm 

Tues 8am-7pm 

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(Across from Home Hardware 

Building Centre) 


ON THE COVER 


Remembering to say thanks 

(NC)—When you think of Canada's multicultural society and all the freedoms and opportunities that we 

experience on a daily basis, devoting a few minutes of silence on Remembrance Day to think of our troops is 

an important and meaningful gesture. Our soldiers and veterans sacrificed their time, personal comforts, and 

in many cases their lives so we could enjoy ours. Here are some other ways that you can show gratitude: 

Wear a poppy. From the last Friday in October to November 11, pin a poppy on the left lapel of your garment 

or as close to the heart as possible. This will publicly remind you of our soldiers' sacrifices and will encourage 

others to do the same. 

Write to soldiers. Send a letter or card to express your appreciation. Mailing addresses are listed on the 

Department of National Defence website. You can also post a message to troops on the site's message board. 

Donate in honour of a soldier. Just as the Canadian Forces aim to bring peace and security to countries in need, 

consider doing your part to help those around the world who are suffering. Charities like Christian Children's 

Fund of Canada offer a gift catalogue where you can purchase items such as fruit trees or insecticide treated 

bed nets in honour of one of Canada's heroes. You can also personalize a card and mail your thanks to a 

Canadian Forces member. Visit www.ccfcanada.ca/GiftCatalogue. 

www.newscanada.com 

Remembrance 

Day Service 


10:50 a.m. (Outdoors) 

East Gwillimbury Civic Center 

19000 Leslie Street, Sharon 

Refreshments following 

ceremony. 

Everyone Welcome! 

For information: 

905-478-4282 x 1276 

photo: Christine Benns / Remembrance Day Service at Town Hall 2008 


IZZY Doll Program 

The Mount Albert United Church and the Keswick Knitter Circle have 

under taken the IZZY Doll program which involves knitting comfort dolls 

that our Canadian Troops hand out to children in East Africa, Sudan, Haiti, 

and Kandahar. The IZZY Dolls are named after Mark Isfeld who was killed 

in Croatia by a land mine. Mark and his mother Carol made these dolls and 

distributed them everywhere to children in Croatia. Since then his fellow 

soldiers have carried on this tradition distributing dolls and boomer hats 

wherever Canadian soldiers are performing duties. 

In the past few years it has grown 

across the country with church 

groups and seniors groups 

knitting away. The dolls are 

collected by ICROSS Canada 

and then packed in boxes with 

medical supplies, etc., then sent 

to CFB Trenton and flown over 

on the new C-17's. 

The Mount Albert United 

Church undertook this project 

and the first dolls were handed 

over to ICROSS Canada during a 

service at the church on Sunday, 

September 26. 

For more information and an 

IZZY Doll pattern go to. 

www.isfeldbc.com 


Veterans' Week 2010, November 5 to 11 

How will you Remember? 

Each year, from November 5 to 11, Canadians join 

together to celebrate Veterans’ Week - this year is no 

different. During this week, hundreds of commemorative 

ceremonies and events will take place across the country 

to recognize the achievements of our Veterans and 

honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

Today, many Canadian Forces members are returning 

home from missions around the world. Canadians 

recognize the commitment made by our service men and 

women and their families. They, along with past 

generations of Veterans, have made many sacrifices in 

the name of peace and freedom. 

This Veterans’ Week, take the remembrance challenge. 

Your challenge is to make remembrance more than 

something you feel, make it something you do. There are 

many ways to show that you remember and honour our 

Veterans: 

Pin a poppy above your heart. 

Attend the local Remembrance Day ceremony. 

Talk to a friend or relative who has just returned home 

from Afghanistan or who served in other areas of 

conflict. 

Listen to Veterans talk about their experiences. 

Create a mashup and share it on the YouTube Channel 

and on our Veterans' Week Remembrance Feed. 

Visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Facebook fan page, 

write on our wall and share how you remember. 

Change your Facebook profile picture to a poppy. 

Blog, tweet or update your Facebook status about the 

importance of remembrance. 

Above all, we must vow never to forget. However you 

choose to remember, be sure you tell a friend, a family 

member or a colleague. Together, it is our duty to pass on 

the legacy and keep the memories of our Canadian 

Veterans alive. 

This Veterans' Week, how will you 

remember? 

www.vac-acc.gc.ca 


decorating 

Frustration sets in with a move… Part 1 

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, we enjoyed our trip to Montreal to visit family; some took part in the 

University of Montreal Football game and for me, it was time to do a little shopping. On our way back we 

always find time to drop in and see our aunt. Since the passing of her husband only a short time ago, our aunt 

underwent knee surgery. It came time for her to leave the rehabilitation centre to make way for other new 

patients. At this point she needed to find an alternate type of living facility that could provide her with meals, 

cleaning services, doctors for physiotherapy and social activities. Returning to her empty home would be very 

difficult and lonely for her. Her nieces and nephews gathered to discuss her options. The hunt for a residence 

facility that could provide many of the amenities that she would need to live life, enjoy social interaction, 

provided 3 meals/day and a wide range of services began. 

Most people at this point in their life would find it scary being faced to leave home alone under these 

circumstances. Here are a few steps that would ensure a smoother move: 

1. Hire a certified, elite staging professional who can consult and organize the process for the home and new 

residence. It is usually easier for family members to work with a third party because of conflicts that 

families may experience during a process such as this. 

2. Locate and secure the best residence that satisfies your family member’s list of “must haves” where they 

would feel comfortable and worry-free. 

3. Develop a moving plan (what is going to be packed and moved to the residence, what is going to be sold, 

donated or gifted to others). 

4. Plan visitations to the new location so family members will feel more comfortable when they can 

experience their new surroundings; feeling rushed creates anxiety. 

5. Prepare a floor plan in the new residence for the furniture and belongings that will be part of the new place 

6. Ensure that their power of attorney and other legal documents are in place, getting advice from an attorney 

is highly recommended as early as possible. 

+ 

= AFTER 


I would advise to start planning as early as possible to 

make a smoother transition later on. In our family 

situation, our aunt was lucky to have family members 

who were willing to travel 2+ hours each time to visit 

her, take care of all banking and billing and organize the 

movers with her belongings from the house to the new 

residence. At this time our aunt is comfortable in her 

new place and surrounded with all her special treasures 

to make her feel at home. 

Susan Crema-Martin is a Certified Elite 

Canadian Staging Professional – CCSP 

Mentor, and President, York Region - Real 

Estate Staging Assoc. - RESA. If you have 

a question for Susan? 

Send your questions to 


photos: Susan Crema-Martin 

Harrogate Hills Riding School 

www.harrogatehills.com 

18786 McCowan Road, Mount Albert 

905-473-3847 

We’re getting 

ready for the 

holidays, are you? 

Lessons for beginners to advanced riders 

Multiple riding areas 

Weekly/Group & Private Lessons 

Summer Camp 

Give the gift of riding! 

See us at the Newmarket Santa Claus Parade 

Saturday, November 20 at 11:00 am 


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Individuals or businesses are entitled to deduct from their income most expenses incurred for the purpose of earning 

that income. Some expenses, however, such as golf membership dues and green fees, for example, are disallowed 

completely. Other expenses are subject to limitations, such as the 50 per cent limitation on the deductibility of meals 

and entertainment expenses. 

The law 

Tax Tips 

Deductibility of Fines, Interest and Penalties 

by Ian Hawkins 

The 2004 federal budget included a measure prohibiting individuals and businesses from deducting fines or 

penalties from their income, even incurred solely for the purpose of earning income. 

As is often the case, this rule was introduced to overturn a case decided by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), 

specifically the decision in 65302 British Columbia Ltd. v. the Queen. In this case, the taxpayer was an eggproducer 

and was only able to produce and sell a certain number of eggs as designated by its quota from the egg 

marketing board in British Columbia. The company intentionally produced more eggs than it was allowed under its 

quota because it wanted to meet the demand of a significant customer. The B.C. marketing board imposed a fine of 

approximately $270,000, which the company paid and deducted as a cost of doing business - after all, the company 

had to pay tax on the additional profits from the sale of the "over-quota" eggs. 

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) objected to the deduction of this penalty arguing that in order for a penalty or 

fine to be tax deductible, the jurisprudence to date indicated that the penalty or fine must have been unavoidable 

and must not be against "public policy". The SCC disagreed and allowed the deduction of the fine, as it saw nothing 

in the Income Tax Act that distinguished the deductibility of a fine or penalty incurred to earn income from any 

other otherwise deductible business expense. 

Clearly the tax man, unhappy with this state of affairs, introduced this measure to eliminate it. As the government 

stated, "it is generally recognized that to allow a deduction for a fine or penalty that has been imposed in respect of 

a particular act or omission by a taxpayer, diminishes the disincentive to engage in that activity. Generally, therefore, 

such a deduction is contrary to overall public policy objectives". 

Interest and penalties 

Interest and penalties can be charged under the Income Tax Act for late-filing a tax return or late-payment of tax 

owing. If a taxpayer files his or her return after April 30 (or June 15 for the self-employed), there is a five per cent 

penalty on the amount of tax that was unpaid at the time the return was due plus an additional one per cent per 

month penalty on the amount due for each month the return is late (up to a maximum of 12 per cent). 

If this is the second time that the taxpayer has been late and he or she was previously charged a late-filing penalty 

in any of the prior three years, the late-filing penalties double to 10 per cent of the unpaid amount plus two per cent 

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TAX TIPS CONTINUED 

for each late month, to a maximum of 20 months. This 

higher penalty would only be charged if the taxpayer has 

also received a formal demand to file from the CRA. 

If you file your return late because of circumstances 

beyond your control, CRA may waive or cancel the latefiling 

penalty they have charged you. If this happens, 

complete Form RC4288, Request for Taxpayer Relief, 

and mail it to CRA. Only requests relating to tax years 

ending in any of the 10 calendar years before the year 

you make the request will be considered. For example, a 

request made in 2010 must relate to the 2000 or a 

subsequent tax year to be considered. 

If the taxpayer fails to pay the required amount of tax on 

time, even if his or her return was filed on time, he or 

she will be subject to arrears interest. The interest, which 

is not tax deductible, is compounded daily and charged 

at the CRA prescribed rate plus an additional four per 

cent. The rate (changes quarterly) indicated below is in 

effect from July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. 

Income tax 

• The interest rate charged on overdue taxes, Canada 

Pension Plan contributions, and Employment Insurance 

premiums will be 5%. 

• The interest rate paid to corporate taxpayers on 

overpayments will be 1%. 

• The interest rate paid to non corporate taxpayers will 

be 3%. 

• The interest rate used to calculate taxable benefits for 

employees and shareholders from interest-free and lowinterest 

loans will be 1%. 

The technical interpretation 

In a technical interpretation (2005-0119721E5), the 

CRA was asked to comment, in light of the legislation, 

whether various penalties, fines and interest imposed by 

various taxing statutes are deductible. 

Penalties: The CRA responded that, under the new 

legislation, no deduction is permitted for any fines and 

penalties other than those specifically prescribed by the 

tax regulations. Currently, only three penalties are 

prescribed: 

• the penalty for late payment of GST, 

• the penalty for late payment of duties, and 

• the penalty for the late remittance of the September 

11 Air Travellers Security Charge. 

Interest: The new non-deductibility rule does not, 

however, generally apply to the deductibility of interest. 

That being said, the Income Tax Act has its own specific 

rule introduced in 1989 that specifically prohibits 

interest on unpaid income taxes to be deductible. This 

may be contrasted with the Excise Tax Act (which 

imposes the GST), which does not contain a similar 

provision and thus interest owing on late GST 

remittance would be tax deductible. 

With respect to interest on provincial taxes owing, the 

CRA stated that such interest would also not be 

deductible in computing income. 

Finally, the CRA confirmed that any interest assessed 

under the Canada Pension Plan Act or Employment 

Insurance Act due to an untimely remittance of an 

employer source deduction would be deductible in 

computing business income. 

Bookkeepers should set up separate accounts for 

deductible and non-deductible interest and penalties. 

Ian Hawkins is the principal of Mount 

Albert Tax Company located next to 

the Post Office on Centre Street, 

Mount Albert. 


SNEEZE FACTS for 

SNIFFLING WORKERS 

Sneezes, like it or not, give your honker a voice. These 

sudden and often violent explosions of air and liquid were 

once thought to be little more than your nose’s way of 

cleaning up shop. However, with a little understanding 

about sneezeology, individuals around the world 

are embracing the spasmodic interruption and 

celebrating the sneeze. 

What your Sneeze says about You 

The explosion caused by a sneeze may just 

provide the behavioral indicators necessary to 

get to know your new colleague. A sneeze can act as 

a dead giveaway of your true personality, according to 

Patty Wood, sneeze expert. While a sneeze is a 

sneeze, according to Wood, the idiosyncrasies that 

accompany the act are behavioral giveaways. For example, 

restraining your sneeze suggests that you dislike conflict 

and hope to get on well with others while a fast and 

decisive sneeze displays personal efficiency. 

Sneeze in Threes? Yes, Please! 

Survey results show that 50% of successive sneezers are 

charismatic, creative and good communicators. The other 

50% miss out, according to surveys, and pick up the cost of 

extra tissues for being triple-threat sneezers. Think your 

triple sneezing session is worse than a one-ply tissue? 

Think again. The world record holder for successive 

sneezing, UK resident Donna Griffiths, sneezed for 978 

days in a row. Donna sneezed up a storm in ’81, producing 

around one million sniffle explosions. Since around 

100,000 bacteria fly out with each sneeze, Donna may have 

spread up to 100 billion bacterial buddies by year end. 

While the source of Donna’s unfortunate sneezing session 

is unknown, we do know that sneezing normally occurs 

when particles take shelter in your shnozz. Pollutants from 

the air and dust bunnies from behind the filing cabinet 

enter into your nose, causing the human body to expel them 

in a fabulous spectacle of 100mph spray. 

Look Toward the Light for Sneeze Stimulation 

Your glowing computer screen or curtainless window may 

be to blame for your sneezes, that is, if you’re lucky enough 

to have a photonic sneeze reflex. 1 in every 3 people 

sneezes as a result of light sensitivity, with other sneeze 

summoning activities including over eating, shivering, 

and eyebrow tweezing. 

Corporate Kleenex for Sneeze Filled Workplaces 

While individual sneeze style sings of your personality, 

workplace sneeze parties reveal only the location of 

your abundant dust bunny supply. Toronto software 

company SAS Institute constructed a Green 

office building with the intent of fighting 

the “sneeze factor” normally inherent in 

old, stuffy buildings. The new post 

renovation open office environment now 

allows air to circulate better. 

That tickle in your nose is looking for escape, so 

don’t be afraid to let it out in the board room. Make 

sure you cover your sneeze with your sleeve! 

THANK YOU 

I would like to take this opportunity to 

express my gratitude to the residents of 

East Gwillimbury for their show of support 

for me during this past Municipal election. 

I would especially like to show my heartfelt 

appreciation to my Campaign Team for 

their hard work, invaluable contribution of 

time and effort, and their dedication. 

Sincere congratulations to our new Town 

Council and I wish them all the best during 

their upcoming term. 

Thank you, 

Paul Taylor 


CIRCLES: SPORTS DAY 

by Vicki Pinkerton 

If you shut your eyes and think for a moment about 

Mount Albert, surely Sports Day, the annual spring fair 

comes to mind. I moved to town in the fall 25 years ago 

and when spring came around, I began to notice the 

preparations for something big going on in the park. 

The first weekend in June, music drifting over the fence 

drew the kids and me to our very first Sports Day and 

we have never looked back. After 85 years, Sports Day 

is woven into the fabric of the town in such a way that 

people don't even need to consult the calendar when 

asked to do something on the first Saturday in June. 

“No sorry, I can't that’s Sports Day Weekend.” 

Sports Day has always been an event that conjures up 

community. The first few times it was held, it was to 

raise funds for land to build a community park and 

playground. Until just recently, any money raised by 

the event, stayed in the park to build and maintain the 

facilities there. This included upgrades to the kitchen, 

playground, washrooms and even to support Mount 

Albert Family Place which operates out of the lower 

level of the hall. In the past couple of years, the Sports 

Day Committee expanded its reach to contribute funds 

to a splash pad project behind the library. 

I guess what I love about Sports Day is the fact that it 

is the community. It is 100% put on by volunteers; the 

organizing, the dinners, parade, dances, everything, all 

volunteers. The list of sponsors is almost a directory of 

all of the businesses in Mount Albert and East 

Gwillimbury with many from surrounding areas. 

Almost every group or business in town, from churches 

to kids groups, the Lions, Firefighters and the Schools 

have a role to play. Slow pitch teams come from all over 

and on that weekend, everybody goes, not just residents 

but past residents, people who used to come when they 

were kids. It is a homecoming weekend in every sense 

of the word. 

I interviewed Cathy Morton about the history and 

importance of the weekend to our community. She is 

part of a family dynasty that has been involved almost 

since its inception. Her father before her, then her, her 

husband and even their children worked toward making 

the weekend successful for many years. People love the 

sense of being a part of something that really brings 

you connections with all of your neighbours. 

I talked to Evelyn McGuckin, who has seen numerous 

Sports Day weekends. She reminisced about playing 

the piano at an outdoor dance held in the tennis courts 

before she was married many years ago. She 

remembers bringing her kids to the variety show and 

the friendly rivalry with her sister in the baking contests 

over the years. She still plays the piano with her sister 

Lorna for the community dinner every year. “It is a 

time to get out and see people you may not have seen 

since Sports Day last year,” she told me, “it is a place 

where memories are made.” 

There are many circles of connection in Sports Day, 

starting with the organizing committee, dressed in red 

shirts, seen darting here and there on the weekend. That 

group is the core. Cathy told me that plans for next 

years event start as soon as the weekend wraps up. By 

September, the whole team is having monthly meetings 

and by March, the group has become an extended 

family. They think each others thoughts and dream the 

same dreams about how things will go on the first 

weekend of June. I was a member of that committee for 

several years when my kids were young. I remember 

the camaraderie, the fun, the building up to the 

weekend, the push to get through it and the pride of 

accomplishing another year. I remember the excitement 

then, to gear up and head into the next year. The Sports 

Day Committee became my second family for a few 

years. It was my community. So many people in town 

play a role in putting on the big June celebration. Those 

few who aren't part of putting on the extravaganza, 

show up at the gates during to weekend to watch, 

appreciate and have a good time playing their role in 

making the Sports Day weekend successful. 


Today, when the huge midway of Canada's 

Wonderland is not that far away, and fun can be had 

in many ways, what continues to bring people out? I 

think it is the connection to our roots as a rural town. 

It is the fact that everyone from infants to grannies 

are welcome and will find something to do. It is a 

chance to meet your neighbours and a place to 

witness the magic of community in a way that is not 

often seen in our busy lives. 

For more information on Sports Day and how to get 

involved go to www.mountalbertsportsday.com 

Vicki Pinkerton lives on a small farm 

just outside of Mount Albert when 

she is not driving the roads of 

Canada. She is a practicing life 

coach, a writer and adventurer who 

wonders about many things. 

www.questacrosscanada.com 

What, or who makes your 

community? 

Where do your circles intersect? 

Let us know. 

Email info@thebulletinmagazine.com 

and put ‘Circles’ in the subject line. 

Town of East Gwillimbury 

2010 Official Election Results 

Mayor: *Virginia Hackson 3776 votes 

Mayor: Jack W. Hauseman 1964 votes 

Mayor: Matthew C. Teeple 587 votes 

Councillor: *John Eaton 2755 votes 

Councillor: Margaret Gaukel 823 votes 

Councillor: John Hayes 1989 votes 

Councillor: * Marlene Johnston 3613 votes 

Councillor: * Cathy Morton 4111 votes 

Councillor: Katharine E. Parsons 1212 votes 

Councillor: * Tara Roy-DiClemente 3001 votes 

Councillor: John Rush 1718 votes 

Councillor: Paul F. Taylor 2001 votes 

*Council Elect 2010 - 2014 

Town of East Gwillimbury 

Inaugural Council Meeting 

Monday, December 6 

7:00 pm in the 

Council Chambers 

19000 Leslies Street, Sharon 

All Welcome! 


FAMILY 

PLACE’s 

FALL 

FESTIVAL 

IN MOUNT 

ALBERT 

community 

photos: Vickey Burton 

Over 400 people attended the first time event. Lenny Graf provided entertainment, Vision Dance 

taught some hip hop, the Lions Club cooked up a storm, there were vendors, pumpkin painting, story 

time, bouncy castle, pony rides, crafts, and Kerry Mix and his nascar. Mt Albert Fire Department 

brought over one of their trucks, Alyson Schafer was on hand to meet with parents and we had all 

kinds of games for the kids. 

Our 2010-2011 season marks our 20th anniversary in the region, we have been in Mount Albert 

since 2002. Check out Mount Albert Family Place at 

www.mountalbertfamilyplace.blogspot.com/p/contact-us.html 


WHERE TO 

FIND US. 

You can pick up your 

free copy of 

THE BULLETIN at: 

The Town Office 

19000 Leslie Street 

E.G PublicLibraries: 

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Holland Landing 

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Many advertisers also have 

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FOR KIDS ONLY! 

Georgia & Levi Coates show their pumpkin turkeys made at Kids 

Only Program - Saturdays at the Holt Free Methodist Church. For 

more info call 905-473-3783 or visit www.holtfmc.webs.com 

Thank you Don & Julie Smith for the donation of the pumpkins! 


e.g. athletes 

Josh Sears was presented 

with a certificate of 

appreciation by Town 

Council in recognition of his 

civic contribution...he 

brought forward the idea to 

feature community sports 

teams on key town signs. 

Signs have been installed on 

four town signs leading 

into Mt.Albert, Queensville, 

Holland Landing 

and Sharon. 

East Gwillimbury Talons Soccer 

Team won their division and came 

second in their cup final - great 

year all around. The Council 

recognized them in October for 

their outstanding year. The team 

has asked about putting "Home of 

the Talons" on a road sign at the 

town boundaries. That is going to 

happen at beginning of soccer 

season next year. Signs are 

rotated yearly. 

PS… PLEASE SEND SPORTS 

STORIES… 

it makes our job so much easier! 

If you have a story or picture for 

E.G. Athletes ( 

of any age) – please forward to: 

Christine: 


or Owen: 

osmith@dundeesecurities.com 


e.g. athletes 

HOCKEY SEASON IN FULL SWING: 

Eagles Bantam A Earns Gold in Owen Sound Fall Classic 

Congratulations to the EG Major Bantam Eagles who captured the Championship at the Owen Sound Fall 

Classic Tournament (Oct.22-24) 

The Eagles outscored their opponents 17- 6 en route to an 

undefeated record in the 7 team tournament. The Eagles 

disciplined play and total team effort humbled a very 

confident Southpoint Capitals team 5-2 in the championship 

game - dominating the ice territorially and winning 

with class. 

Thanks from players and parents to coaches - Greg Quattrin, 

Randy Robertson, Dan Lampert and manager Jeannine Robertson. GO EAGLES GO 

CALLING ALL EG ATHLETES! 

Share your stories 

We want schools, individuals of all ages! 

Are you a football player, basketball player, 

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Winding Down to Winter 

By Anne Hill 

hort happenings 

The gardening year is winding down with a beautiful 

long fall season. What a busy year we have had as East 

Gwillimbury Gardeners. One of our highlights, of 

course, was the opening of the long-awaited Literacy 

Garden in Holland Landing. That garden is looking 

very autumnal, with oak leaves falling all over the 

beds and squirrels busy gathering acorns. The flower 

beds we care for at the Millennium Garden in Mount 

Albert have recently had an extra dose of tender 

loving care and the Birchard Parkette garden is 

maturing nicely; we have added some shrubs there. 

Thank you so much to our members who care for the 

five community gardens. We are always happy to have 

more help, if you can 

spare a few hours a 

month I’d love to hear 

from you. Thank you 

too, to the Town staff 

who are always so 

helpful – we really 

appreciate you. 

By the time you read 

this we may have had a 

hard frost that stops the 

above-ground growth 

but down in the soil 

there is lots going on 

and we can still work 

outside. One of the things I like most about gardening 

is the variety of tasks; there is something to suit pretty 

much any mood from vigorous digging to gentler jobs 

like potting up plant divisions. Some activities are 

ideal for children; my eight-year old granddaughter 

enjoyed making labels for the plants we divided and 

finding the right plant for each label. The new 

divisions will overwinter in their pots buried pot-deep 

in the vegetable garden, to come out when the ground 

thaws and grow on for sale in the Spring Plant Sale. 

We will be celebrating our successes on November 

16th with our Annual General Meeting and Awards 

Banquet (6:15 pm at the Mount Albert Community 

Centre). We will defy the grey of November with our 

theme “In A Country Garden” and a delicious meal. 

We will elect our Board of Directors and find out who 

won trophies for flower shows and the photography 

competition. There will be prizes to be won in gardenthemed 

trivia contests. Everyone is welcome; tickets 

are $15 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under and can 

be obtained by contacting Tina Forrester, 

905-473-1056, Anne Hill, 905-478-8450 or 

Janice Baker, 905-888-0620. 

We have an excellent program of speakers planned for 

next year, beginning with a very special event on 

February 15th at 7:30 pm at 

Mount Albert Community 

Hall when Moira Sanders, 

co-author of The Harrow 

Fair Cookbook will 

demonstrate recipes from her 

book. What better way to 

spend a winter evening than 

with a taste of the garden to 

banish the February blahs? 

For more information, 

contact me at 

905-478-8450 or 

check out our website at 

Dividing daylillies 

http://www.gardenontario. 

org/site.php/mountalbert 


TOP JOBS (from pg. 10) 

months, or a 2 year program at a community college. 

What to expect: There are currently more job openings 

than there are qualified people to fill them, in both 

positions. 

Tip: the industry will continue to grow as Canada's aging 

population requires more care, more Canadians enjoy 

dental coverage, and the booming demand for adult 

cosmetic dentistry continues (thank you, Hollywood!). 

Getting started: The Canadian Dental Association's 

website (www.cda-adc.ca) has lots of info on the 

profession. 

5. Computer and information systems managers 

The 2001 slowdown in the computer industry didn't put a 

dent in this field. Wage growth is still better than average, 

as are actual wages (almost double the national average), 

while the unemployment rate is well below the national 

average. 

Looking ahead: Overall, our reliance on computers at 

home and at work will continue to grow, meaning job 

security and continuous opportunities for training 

and growth. 

Getting started: If you have experience as a programmer 

and a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related 

field, you're in the running. 

Visit the government's CanLearn website 

(www.canlearn.ca) for more info. 

6. University professor 

The Ivory Tower is also experiencing increased 

government spending on education and research, coupled 

with workplace demand for a highly trained and educated 

workforce. 

What to expect: With below-average unemployment and 

above-average wages, plus a wave of retirements on the 

horizon, prospects are strong. 

Getting started: Unless you've already got a Ph.D. in the 

closet, go online to research the post-grad university 

degree programs you'll need to embark upon if your heart 

is set on being a university professor. 

7. Human resource specialist or manager 

Demand for human resources specialists and managers is 

increasing and expected to stay strong, as companies 

place greater emphasis than ever before on human 

resources issues such as recruitment, training, employee 

relations and retention. 

What to expect: There are more job openings than job 

seekers in this field, so prospects are great. Just like you 

always thought, being a people person does pay off. 

Getting started: HR.com has lots of industry information 

with a North American perspective. Visit the sites of 

business schools for MBA programs with a special focus 

on human resource management. 

8. Pharmacist 

A growing and aging population means more 

prescriptions needing to be filled. From hospital 

pharmacists to your friendly local pharmacist, there's 

greater demand for them than there are qualified grads to 

fill the positions. 

What to expect: Good pay, and many pharmacists are selfemployed– 

they own the pharmacies they work in. 

Getting started: You must attend pharmacy school at a 

Canadian university and hold a Bachelor of Science 

degree. Check out the Canadian Pharmacists Association 

website at pharmacists.ca for info. 

9. Registered nurse 

Canada's aging population means this sector's a dynamic 

place to be. A combination of factors will ensure a wealth 

of opportunity for nurses with college or university 

nursing degrees. 

Looking ahead: You'll be in high demand: there are more 

jobs than registered nurses due to retirement, enrollment 

in nursing programs is declining and there's a strong need 

for nurses internationally. 

Tip: It's a great job if you love the idea of working in the 

U.S. or farther abroad, as well-paid international 

opportunities abound. 

Getting started: Check out the Canadian Nurses 

Association website at cna-nurses.ca. 

10. Retail manager 

OK, OK, we all remember doing a McJob. But as the 

retail sector continues to grow, consumer spending is 

holding strong, and because there are more openings than 

there are job seekers in this field, finding employment is 

still relatively easy. 

What to expect: If you're not hung up on high wages 

(managerial positions pay only slightly above the national 

average) but like flexible hours and love helping people, 

and you have transferable skills but perhaps no postsecondary 

education, this is the field for you. 

Bonus: Expect great employee discounts. 

Getting started: Apply to stores you think you might like 

working at, stressing your team skills, practical computer 

skills and passion for retail. 


Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley 

Present Authentic Vintage Blues 

Greenbank Folk Music Society is delighted to 

welcome Canada's award winning blues duo, Chris 

Whiteley and Diana Braithwaite, to its stage in 

Greenbank's Centennial Hall on November 13, 2010. 

Jazz and Blues Bible DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE 

said about Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley 

“It’s a rare and good thing when two talented 

performers join forces”. Audiences, critics, and blues 

lovers all over North America and Europe seem 

to agree. 

Their album “Morning Sun”, garnered rave reviews 

& led to multiple Canadian Maple Blues Awards 

nominations. Their second album with the Electro-Fi 

label, “Night Bird Blues” also has been extremely 

well received. It led to them being awarded three 

Maple Blues Awards in January 2010. 

Diana Braithwaite was dubbed a “national treasure” 

by Bluz FM radio host Danny Marks. Toronto born 

and raised, her ancestors travelled to Canada from 

Virginia, via the Underground Railroad. A gifted and 

captivating performer, Diana was chosen by Sarah 

McLachlan to open Lilith Fair at the Molson 

Amphitheatre before 18,000 people. Her talent, and 

authentic blues shows have led her into the company 

of such stalwarts as Mel Brown, Albert Collins, John 

Lee Hooker and Jeff Healey. 

Whiteley moved to Toronto as a youth where he met 

the great blues legend Lonnie Johnson who taught 

and encouraged him. During the late 70’s Whiteley 

toured and recorded with Leon Redbone, appearing 

with him on Saturday Night Live. He also worked 

with a great mentor, the legendary Chicago piano 

player Blind John Davis, who had been the house 

piano player at Bluebird Records. As a solo artist, he 

has won numerous Maple Blues and other awards as 

both songwriter and musician as well as the 

prestigious Blues With A Feeling Award for lifetime 

achievement in the blues. 

Together, Braithwaite and Whiteley present 

authentic, vintage blues while continuing to expand 

their horizons internationally and to please audiences 

young and old. Giving back to the community, they 

have performed their original presentation about the 

Underground Railroad for over 40,000 students 

across Canada Greenbank Folk Music Society, 

Greenbank Centennial Hall, Greenbank. 

Tickets are $25 each. 

Phone 905-985-8351 for reserved tickets and 

information. 

Check out our web site and watch for future concerts 

at: http://www.globalserve.net/~ynot/grnbnk.htm 

and on Facebook and Myspace. 


The Pet Nanny 

Need pet sitting services? 

Contact Lynda Annall 

t: 905-473-6708 

c: 905-830-2487 

e-mail: lannall@xplornet.com 

"A few days ago I 

walked along the 

edge of the lake and 

was treated to the 

crunch and rustle 

of leaves 

with each step I made. 

The acoustics of this 

season are different 

and all sounds, no 

matter how hushed, 

are as crisp as 

autumn air." 

- Eric Sloane 


IN THE KITCHEN 

with Moira Sanders 

This is savoury comfort food at its best. I love 

scalloped potatoes any day, but this takes the old 

stand-by and gives it a new twist. A celery root is a 

knobby, unattractive looking vegetable that has a soft, 

delicious celery flavour. The blue cheese melts into 

the background, so much so that people who don’t 

usually enjoy blue cheese probably won’t even realize 

what the distinctive flavour is. Serve with any meat 

dish or on its own with a crisp green salad and a glass 

of wine. In front of a roaring fire place would be a 

nice touch! 

Potato, Celery Root & Blue Cheese Gratin 

Serves 6 to 8. 

¼ cup olive oil 

8 cups sliced yellow onions 

3 lbs (approximately) Yukon Gold 

potatoes, peeled 

1 small celery root, peeled 

1 cup whipping cream 

½ cup chicken stock 

1 cup blue cheese, crumbled 

3 tsp fine sea salt 

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 

Heat the oil in a large skillet set over 

medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion. 

Cook for about 30 minutes or until the 

onions have caramelized. 

Preheat the oven to 350 F. 

Slice the potatoes and celery root as thinly as possible. 

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place a layer of potatoes. 

Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place a layer of 

celery root on top of the potatoes and sprinkle with 

salt and pepper. Layer more potatoes and then scatter 

the crumbled blue cheese over the entire dish. Place a 

layer of celery root over the cheese. Continue layering 

until all of the potatoes and celery root is gone, 

remembering to lightly salt and pepper each layer. 

As evenly as you can, pour the whipping cream and 

chicken stock over the entire dish. Cover with a lid or 

aluminum foil and bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until a 

knife slides in easily. 

Serve warm. 

Moira Sanders has made a career of food which gives her inspiration for her recipe blog 

www.moirasanders.com and for cooking for her busy family. Moira and her sister, Lori Elstone, have written 

“The Harrow Fair Cookbook”, which is now available and is published by Whitecap Books. 

Moira can be reached at moira@theharrowfaircookbook.com. 


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SALES & SERVICE 

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Phone: 905.722.7200 

Toll-Free: 1.877.722.7205 

“Reflections on the Road: 22,482 kilometres home” 

In 2009, Vicki Pinkerton crossed the Canadian West for six 

months. This book, her first, is the story of that journey. Get a 

copy at www.questacrosscanada.com or call 

Vicki at 905-473-1284. 

Attend the book launch 

a celebration in music and words 

Meet Vicki and representatives 

from Piquant Press. 

Sunday, November 28, 2010 from 1 to 4pm 

184 Willow Lane, Newmarket 

For more info call 905-895-7867 

or www.questacrosscanada.com

November 2010 - The Bulletin Magazine

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