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INSIDE MARCH No.37 | 2020 ARAVIN IS Mayor's Dinner TULSI FOOD & Awards Gala EXPERIENCEPG.12 TRAVEL EXPO 2020 Ed makes the Hall of Fame BEST Restaurants Schedule For Lifelong Learning FOLLOW THE Branding Initiative FROM THE EDITOR COUNCILCOUNCIL CORNER CORNER 3 3

On the Road in Whitchurch-Stouffville (OTR) is the Monthly magazine of the Town. The R purpose of it is to communicate with residents, promote local businesses, support agriculture, Council wants Bruce’s Mill designated develop tourism and most importantly, build community. 2020 Operating Budget passed; Highway 48 changes on the horizon? Glenn Jackson, Contributor Thanks to a tip from Patrick Lannigan, we now have a International Standard Serial T This is a monthly column summarizing recent Number (ISSN), as seen on the front cover. The Whitchurch-Stouffville Council decisions. ISSN is a unique code for identifying serial Subscribe to our eNewsletter for more publications such as periodicals, magazines, detailed information: eepurl.com/cKPNg9 journals, newspapers, annuals, and monographic series. It provides an efficient Bruce’s Mill Heritage Designation. and economical method of communication Located on Stouffville Road between Kennedy

O between publishers and suppliers. Road and Warden Ave., Bruce’s Mill is a The March edition of OTR is dedicated to cherished reminder of days gone by. The Savour Stouffville, which marks a time to mill, along with a farm, stands within the celebrate our culinary treasures. This year, 108-hectare Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area, we dedicate the event to an assessment of and represents a formative period in the our many new restaurants, and a celebration history of Ontario’s agricultural development of our top restaurants, in addition to stories and settlement. about food and events. The timber-frame mill that stands today was This issue of OTR features or mentions 58 erected next to the Sherk flour mill in 1858 by local businesses and 10 community events. Robert and William Bruce, who named it for Eleven of the pages qualify as Tourism, their former home near Carrick Scotland. The while three of the pages are dedicated to mill expanded over time and transitioned from defraying costs (Advertising). Please give the Ed Hakonson wheel to turbine power before 1900. Advertisements a discerning once over, as PAGE 6 Alexander Bruce ran the mill until 1961, they support you receiving OTR free of charge, when it was purchased by the Toronto and delivered to your mailbox. Region Conservation Authority, by which David Tuley, Editor | [email protected] time it was associated with a farm on either ABOVE: Bruce’s Mill, pictured above from 1929, was constructed in 1858 by Robert and William Bruce. The mill side of the creek. The Bruce House, possibly still stands today as part of the Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area on Stouffville Road at Warden Ave. The mill, along with the associated farmstead believed to be the home of Alexander Bruce, has been recommended by Whitchurch- Alexander Bruce’s principal residence, has Stouffville Council to be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Photography on the Cover, and on pgs.12 & 14 by Dennis Hristovski design value for its unique Gothic Picturesque departments features cottage style and craftsmanship. At the February 4 meeting, Council received 358-dwelling subdivision on the west side of On February 4, Council issued a ‘Notice of an update on the exercise from staff. Staff Highway 48 just north of Dickson Hill. The Intention to Designate’ for Bruce’s Mill and the submitted a proposed work plan addressing the subdivision would straddle the Markham/ PAGE 4 4 SOCIETAS 10 SAVOUR STOUFFVILLE Lifelong Learning farm house. key components, including an environmental Whitchurch-Stouffville border and be opposite If no objections are received by March analysis, a transportation analysis, a servicing Dickson Hill Road. WHERE NEXT COVER STORY 5 12 PAGE 5 10, 2020, Bruce’s Mill will be recognized as analysis, and producing land use concepts/ When fully realized, the Highway 48 corridor 6 BUSINESS MEETS 16 CONTRIBUTIONS Travel Expo 2020 a property of “cultural heritage value” and scenarios. could evolve to be a vibrant “Mixed-Use Centre” be designated under Part IV of the Ontario The work program for the study has been offering a diverse range of housing, retail, and 8 NEED TO KNOW 20 COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 6 Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18. organized into three phases – Background, employment options connected by a network Motorsport Hall of Fame Preliminary Scenarios and Preferred of streets and open spaces that provide linkages PAGE 8 Highway 48 Visioning Exercise. Town of Scenarios. The work program includes to neighbourhoods and community facilities. Town Branding Whitchurch-Stouffville staff are undertaking extensive public consultation between the Initiative a joint study of Highway 48 with the City of Town, public, landowners and other agencies Operating Budget passed. At the February Markham. This study encompasses the land but dates for the public consultation are yet to 4 Budget Meeting, Council passed the 2020 NEWSFLASH PAGE 9 south of Stouffville Road, west to McCowan be confirmed. Operating Budget in the amount of $59,510,130. 19 on the Park Presents (movies) 19 on the Park Presents (live theatre) Stouffville Chamber Road south to 19th Avenue. It also includes When the visioning exercise is completed, The Town’s portion of a residential tax Jojo Rabbit is a World War II satire that fol- Cash: World's Most Authentic Johnny Cash Business Awards the SmartCentre lands of which Walmart, next steps will be identified including bill includes a 5.38% tax levy increase. This lows a lonely German boy whose world view Tribute. Country Music legend Johnny Cash Canadian Tire and Winners. the identification of any required policy levy includes 2.38% for day-to-day operating PAGE 18 is turned upside down when he discovers his is Authentically recreated by award winning From Where I Live This ‘Visioning Exercise’ will explore themes amendments, required studies, zoning, and expenses and 3.0% capital levy. mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their tribute artist Paul Anthony and his boom-chic- with Bruce Stapley of connectivity along the corridor including the community benefits. attic (March 10, 2pm & 7pm). In Queen & Slim a ka-boom Tennessee Three CASH Show Band. creation of an effective urban/rural transition. In addition to the Highway 48 Visioning COUNCIL MEETINGS: Generally, 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. every other Tuesday in the black couple are pulled over for a minor traffic (March 28, 8pm). PAGE 19 The exercise is hoping to create of a sense of update, Council endorsed Flato Development’s Council Chambers, 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville. infraction. The situation escalates when the Sports Town place and to produce a preferred land use request to the Province for a Minister’s Listen live: townofws.ca/cmlivestream. man kills the police officer in self-defense www.19onthepark.ca 905-640-2322 with Jim Mason scenario for future development. Zoning Order in hopes of one day building a Live tweets: @ws_townhall (March 24 & 31, 2pm & 7pm). 4 SOCIETAS WHERE NEXT 5

2nd Lifelong AnnualTRAVEL learning EXPO Harry Renaud, Contributor by David Tuley In the Fall of 2017, my wife invited me to attend a lecture Michael Crabb - Toronto Star critic, Dance in the Movies at Angus Glen Golf Club, under the auspices of Third Age Dr. Guy Proulx - The Aging Brain Everyone is welcome at the 2nd Annual Network (TAN), to hear a presentation about the sun. There Ken Weber - Wives of Canadian Prime Ministers Travel Expo. It takes place at the Spring were nearly 300 adult people at this excellent lecture on a Dr. Philippa Sheppard - Shakespeare and Religion Lakes Golf Club. Admission and parking is APR Monday morning! Dr. Mike Daley - The Music of Leonard Cohen free; however, you must pre-register. Maria On our way home we got to thinking about how can Barbara Dickson - Bomb Girls, Trading Aprons for Ammo Miserendino of Travelpoint Stouffville, 04 this be done in Stouffville and would it be successful? located Downtown across from The Meat I contacted some friends and to my delight found a keen The reaction to this series of lectures was most pos- Merchant and Tulsi Food Experience, has 10AM-3PM interest in forming a committee to examine how we might itive and our attendance for each lecture grew to 264. organized the event. SPRING LAKES organize such an interesting event. Within days, Charlotte The Spring Session will commence on April 6 and we expect to attract Maria has lined up 24 suppliers, including GOLF CLUB Cave, Gail and Bob Priestman, Norma Card, Jim and a registration greater than 300 but our seating capacity is 325. Tickets tourism boards, resort groups, cruise lines, can only be acquired online (www.lifelonglearningstouffville.com) and air and rail providers, and hotel chains. You Marlene Gillies and my wife Barbara and I met to put wheels ADMISSION only for the full series. The cost is $55 for a full session of 6 presentations. in motion. can expect to see Air Canada Vacations, FREE We needed a web site, a venue, speakers, market- Each session consists of a lecture (one hour) an intermission and the Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Rocky ing plan, online payment plan, banking, etc. We were Q&A with the speaker for 30 minutes. The lectures start at 1:30 PM and Mountaineer, Myrtle Beach Convention and blessed to have Shonna Froebel of the Stouffville the event is over by 3:30 at the latest. Visitors Bureau, Barbados Tourism, and PRE-REGISTER AT: travelpoint.ca Public Library and Carole Langford, who brought her Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, amongst experience with the Aurora LifeLong Learning group many others. and on the executive of TAN, join our committee. In addition to the opportunity to question SPRING 2020 SPEAKER LINEUP A sub group of the committee set out to find speakers. Our specialists about travel, there will be six speakers must be experts in their field, bring a power point April 6 | Dr. Julia Zarankin - St. Petersburg and The Hermitage 25-minute presentations by select suppliers. presentation to support their lecture and be referenced as April 20 | Ted Barris - Rush to Danger, Medics in the Line of Fire At a time when many may be rethinking their an interesting presenter. travel plans, the Travel Expo by Travelpoint April 27 | Erin Piotrowski - Detective Fiction While that was underway, we designed a web site, secured brings knowledge and resources to our May 4 | Dr. Mike Daley - The Birth of The Beatles a venue to hold a budgeted capacity of 125, developed a doorstep. marketing plan and ticket sale program for the Stouffville May 11 | Brian Carlile - The (not so) Young Persons' Guide to the Orchestra community and manage the audiovisual requirements of May 25 | James Lockyer - Wrongful Convictions in Canada the presentations. We were all volunteers scrambling to deliv- LIFELONG LEARNING STOUFFVILLE PRESENTATION SCHEDULE er our first session of six lectures in the Spring www.lifelonglearningstouffville.com 10:30-10:55 am| Rocky Mountaineer of 2019. Our goal was to attract 125 attendees. We made an agreement with Spring Lakes Golf 11:00-11:25 am| Carnival Cruise Lines Club to host the series of 6 consecutive lectures 11:30-11:55 am | Sandals and Beaches Resorts on Monday afternoons, starting in April 2019. Our 12:00-12:25 pm| Barcelo Hotels first roster of speakers was quickly determined: 12:30-12:55 pm | Globus Tours Jo-Anne McArthu - Animal Rights Activist 1:00-1:25 pm | Trafalgar Tours Thanh Campbell - Author, Orphan 32 Carolyn Harris - Royalty in the 21st Century Adam Chapnick - Canada and the World Lee Bartell - How Music Affects the Brain Martin Galloway - Gardening and Environmental Health

Subscription for our initial series blew past our expecta- tions and grew to 246. This was very exciting but created a venue space issue that forced us to move to a larger venue. The Fall Session would be held at the EastRidge Mission Church auditorium on 10th Line, which has a fixed seating PHOTOS from top: (1) On the Rocky Mountaineer you can travel from Banff to Vancouver through the legendary Spiral Tunnels, traverse the Continental Divide, capacity of 325. and be inspired as you wind through mountain passes and dramatic canyons. (2) The Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island is a small and intimate Our speakers for the second session, which started in adults-only resort on a private offshore island. (3) Peruvian Rivers & Rainforest Discovery is one of the many river cruises that Uniworld delivers. Riverboat October 2019 were: Dr. Mike Daley will deliver The Birth of The Beatles on May 4 luxury is the experience aboard the Aria Amazon, featuring only 16 - 250 sq.ft. staterooms, each with room-length floor-to-ceiling picture windows. 7 WHERE BUSINESS MEETS COMMUNITY fast eddie fast eddie revisted

Ed Hakonson, local resident, employer and business owner revisted was one of seven inducted into the Candian Motorsport Hall of Fame during the Canadian International Auto Show on February 15, 2020. Ed co-founded of the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association. He began racing snowmobiles in the late 1960’s and recorded multiple wins in the 250cc class before being recruited by Arctic Cat and becoming one of their first factory backed racers competing in Canada and United States. In 1976, he took his snowmobile and completed one of the longest open water crossings in Canada at the time, an event televised on Wide World of Sports. In 1983 he started his own clothing company Choko Design which became an important supplier of driver branded merchandise and allowed him to sponsor and mentor CASCAR/NASCAR Canada Championship driver Peter Gibbons. A NASCAR team owner since 2001, Ed Hakonson has been a driving force both as an owner and as a builder in the lives of numerous Canadian racers. Below is a script interview borrowed from the Fast Eddie website. The video was produced by Fast Eddie. It can be viewed on the Fast Eddie Speedwear website. Ed Hakonson in 1956. The brace on his left leg is the result of a fight with polio. He later became the Easter Seals “Timmy". fasteddiespeedwear.com

“I could drive at 150 miles an hour all day a little hellion up until then.” He met the dirt bikes and ATV with special tire inflation and it would not bother me. I just love speed. Queen, Prime Ministers and celebri-ties, but requirement of under 3 lbs. He also had a flare Over the years I’ve owned about 180 cars. it was legendary wrestler “Whipper” Billy for design and he expanded his business to Some of those were muscle cars - everything Watson who gave Ed confidence, hope and design and manufacture his own line of high from a ’67 Chevelle, big block cars, to little determination. quality and fashionable snowmobile suits. exotics. I’ve had a lot of corvettes.” “He also took a little bit of a chip off my Ed ventured into licensed apparel and Standing beside his race car, Ed says, shoulder that I got from being bullied he just became a designer, manufacturer and “There’s competition here. There’s our mind- said stop feeling sorry for yourself and you distributor of automotive based apparel set against your mindset to see who can come need to start understanding what your posi- for some of the industries top companies, out with the fastest car the best driver and win tion is in life.” As a farm-boy, Ed learned to including General Motors, Snap-on Tools, a championship so those kinds of things are build, fix and race cars and snow machines, Dodge, and Ford. “We have been in business what drive me.” being obsessed with the thrill of going fast. 37 years, so there’s no doubt we have sold over Ed Hakonson loves cars... and loves to “I never wanted to be second. Because when 100 million garments, accessories, clocks, race. His love for speed formed because he I’m walking down the street, I have no choice gloves, and jackets.” was “forced” to go slow. At 3 months old Ed but to be second because I can’t walk as fast Now the time has come to put Fast Eddie’s contracted polio, destroying his left leg. as you can. However, when I was on a piece own name on his celebrated and edgy designs. Between age of 9 and the age of 13, Ed endured of machinery, it kind of equaled the playing “We wanna build our own brand that’s on the 13 surgeries. field,” said Ed. “If you can’t run you start look- outside of the garment, not on the inside of the “From early on in school I was always a tar- ing at other things you can do. My left leg was garment. And with our own brand, we feel that get of being knocked down, being pushed over. bad, but the right leg was good, and so right leg we can give back also. And my choice for giving I was being picked on by somebody that would is what hits gas pedal. The left brakes - I had back is with The Easter Seals,” says Ed. “I not stop and so I became physical, I un-did my a lot more fun hitting gas pedal than break.” believe Easter Seals needs to have some more brace, took it off, and when that person came The nickname Fast Eddie came from race support. They don’t have any government to bully me again, I used my brace in a violent competitors who watched the so-called support they rely on donations. I’m sure it’s way,” said Ed. crippled kid winning races. Ed Hakonson was my purpose to persevere. Bank accounts come Then Ed’s life turned for the better. The ten- named to the Canadian Motorsports Hall of and go, integrity won’t,” says Ed. year-old was selected to become the Easter Fame in February 2020. “Unfortunately, in some ways, and fortu- Seals “Timmy" - the charity’s ambassador. His But interestingly, he also had a love of nately in other ways, umm, I’ve never lost it - I mission was to help children with disabilities. design. In 1983, he founded Choko Design, still love speed,” concludes Ed. “That was a surprise to me, I was pretty much which manufacturing tire pressure gauges for 8 NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW 9

Mayor's Branding Initiative enters second phase dinner & Business Awards Gala PUBLIC TO BE ASKED “WHAT IS STOUFFVILLE’S REPUTATION?” Glenn Jackson, Contributor The judging for the annual Stouffville Chamber's Business Awards is underway. Nominees for Medium Business of the Year Everything has a brand. The shoes you wear to conclude later this year with a refreshed, WHY ARE WE IMPROVING OUR BRAND? "The business community of Stouffville is filled with many wonderful companies Progress Paving have a brand. The store you bought them from vibrant image to portray and market to the worthy of recognition. This year we will honour five at our business awards • it helps put our community on the global, Specializing in estate home driveways, subdivision has a brand. The shopping center that store world. regional and national map ceremony," says Executive Director Karen Wootton. The awards will be presented driveways, commercial parking lots, roads and repairs. was at has a brand. Phase One of the Town’s “Branding & • it increases a sense of local identity, well- at the Mayor's Dinner & Business Awards Gala at Spring Lakes Golf Club. Even you have a brand. Corporate Identity Initiative” was completed being and pride Established in 1956. A ‘brand,’ by definition, is the reputation in December with Council deciding that • it helps attract new businesses, Mayor Lovatt will make a short presentation. "I will review a vision for developing Stouffville Smiles Dentistry something has. Towns and cities all around the henceforth, the Town will be called “The Town industries, investments and high profile a vibrant and complete community and will dispel the demographic myths in A modern spa-inspired relaxing dental office with a mod- events Whitchurch-Stouffville – providing local businesses with more insight into their ern, well planned and beautiful facility. Affordable, faster, world have a reputation. Las Vegas’ reputation, of Stouffville.” The official (i.e. legal) name is • it draws in new populations and a and thus its brand, is gambling. Paris’ brand is still Whitchurch-Stouffville, but we will be diversity of skills and talents target markets," he said. and more efficient. romance, and Rome’s brand is history. These called Stouffville in all marketing, advertising • it increases tourism Nominees for Large Business of the Year are a set of intangible assets that help define a and branding moving forward. • it develops and maintains a clear and Nominees for New Business of the Year consistent sense of community identity place. Community branding and marketing is Bouwmeister Inc. and messaging for the outside world, and City brands (also called “place brands” or more than a compelling logo, good promotional Booster Juice • it supports coherent local development Specializing in landscape construction, pools, plant mate- A new premium smoothie bar perfectly suited for those “community brands”) can be influenced by sales pitch, a new website and communication efforts overall as physical, social, rial, and hard surface installations since 1981. Now offer- several factors. For example, Las Vegas’ brand materials. It is a synergistic process of economic and cultural sectors come with an active lifestyle. It started with 8 employees; since ing home renovations. is gambling, but through their marketing and engagement and partnership building. Our they have grown to 11 in the inaugural year. together to deliver our brand promise. Choko Motorsports advertising, the city can influence how you outcome will be to develop a brand identity Get Social Daily Choko creates, designs, manufactures and distributes think of gambling, and thus the city itself. that not only our residents and businesses GSD teaches businesses how to use social media to grow apparel and accessories for many key automotive and This ‘influencing’ is commonly done using support, but also tourists and investors. It will let the public know what they have to offer, and their brand. They offer social media workshops as well as farm brands. Since 1983. tangible assets, such as attractive colours, be a whole new way of portraying ourselves. 2) to let the public know that their offerings are business coaching. Country Casa Montessori & Daycare logos, typography, photography and other The need to create and manage our town’s better than the neighbouring town. Nature's Gift and Organic Spa CCMD is an award winning daycare center that offers a visual insignia. These insignias make up our brand is more important today than it ever has A well-executed community branding A new spa that offers a full menu of therapy and services, safe environment for children to grow and explore, feel (fully controllable) ‘brand identity.’ been. One just needs to look around the GTA to and marketing exercise can be a vital and including massage and a salt cave, and supporting Ontario happy, loved and free. Coca Cola, Amazon, Nike, Apple, and every see many aspects of competition. Businesses empowering process of local democratization, retail items. other company, do the same thing. They want are moving to one location because of effective active citizenship, and participation. PACE Credit Union Seamless Health & Aesthetics you to think of them in a positive light that transportation routes, people are moving to Phase Two has just begun and consists At PACE you become a member and an owner, not just an A health & wellness clinic focused on “Aging with Attitude”, would make you spend your money buying others because of ample forest and greenspace, of determining what our brand is. We will account holder, at this full service financial institution. dedicated to optimizing beauty, hormone health, joints their products. investors are interested in locations with be answering the question “what is our MAR and skin wellness. Nominees for Special Recognition Award Last year, the Town of Whitchurch- affluent populations. reputation?” We need to know what people 25 Stouffville started an exercise to re-brand The reasons to brand our town (and creating think of us. To do this, we will be conducting Nominees for Small Business of the Year Angel Freedman the town. It is a five-phase project expected effective marketing afterwards) to address interviews, workshops and Open Houses to Founder of Fill a Purse For a Sister Campaign, operating Aquaman Pool Service these concerns are twofold: 1) a town needs to solicit citizens’ opinions. An online survey will SPRING LAKES since 2015. “I started the Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign be launched on March 23 atcometogetherws.ca . GOLF CLUB A family run, small company, offering pool and hot tub because many women leave domestic violence situations Public Open Houses will be conducted at the service, repairs, chemicals, part's and equipment; cele- with nothing but the clothes on their backs.” brating 28 years in business. end of March or early April. 6-7PM Christina Assenza Cocktail Reception Phase Three will then take that information Bell's Automotive Founder of Community With Heart event, operating since and formulate a new brand image that makes Offering quality service and repair to all makes and mod- 2018. The single-day event is open to anyone in need. Stouffville attractive and a welcoming place to 7-9PM els of cars and light duty trucks. Family run, since 2014. Dinner & Awards Guests are able to enjoy a warm meal, free haircuts and do business, live or visit. Ceremony Christina Cooks Catering Company are able to take home needed household items. This phase will be completed by the summer A full-service catering company that can come to your $95 Members Laura Cusack with a launch aimed for late summer or early home or venue and cooking on-site. Also has a line of $115 Non-Members Founder of The Hummingbird Hub, operating since 2018. fall. Artisan mason jar products. This non-profit offers a central location for people to For more information about the project, PRE-REGISTER AT: Most Excellent Productions engage with one another, take advantage of communal and to fill out the survey later this month, go stouffvillechamber.ca MXP provides complete services for audio visual, multi- resources, and enjoy each other’s company without fear. to cometogetherws.ca/branding-corporate- media, lighting, and staging for corporate and community Kevin Kerr identity events. Founder of Epidemic Music Group (EMG), operating since Travelpoint Stouffville 2013. EMG's projects have had a positive impact on the A full service travel agency, providing travel for fami- town, including Open Stage, Guinness World Record lies, corporate events, couples, golfing, extended family Concert, and Wintersong Festival. groups, and weddings. 11 SAVOUR STOUFFVILLE + TOP RESTAURANTS existing stars

There are many, many choices for where to eat out in Whitchurch-Stouffville - without considering the many restaurants that have opened in the last year. Below is a "tour of existing stars", or rather - any establishment that has attained an average of 3.5 stars and above on multiple rating sites. A single review has been selected (and edited) to represent each of the Top restaurants in each geographic category. The reliance on online reviews is an attempt to remove editor bias. We apologize in advance to all those that disagree with the above methodology.

SAVOUR DOWNTOWN STOUFFVILLE FISHBONE BISTRO coffee, but it turns out they have a fantastic lunch as Google Review: Facebook 4.9/5; OpenTable 4.8/5; Google 4.7/5 well! I tried both the dark roast drip as well as a cortado, ‘Very cute little sit-down restaurant with nice décor. Google Review: both were excellent! Turns out they also make a mean The halibut is fantastic with a light crispy batter and the Food & Drink ‘Fishbone is a store-front type of restaurant, with a burger - freshly ground beef for a very reasonable price. I battered mushrooms are excellent! If you are going to stou ville double-door entrance and insufficient parking in the should mention that they also have a delicious cranberry order chips, I recommend ordering a half order as you A Celebration front... Our waiter, Antoine was very nice and offered lemon scone which is soft, fluffy and to die for. I would may not be able to eat a full order… I found out that this 2020 highly recommend come here.’ business has been family operated for well over 40 years specials, and the special Portuguese wine made especially for the Fishbone restaurants (of which there are and now is handled by the "next generation". Glad to see SMOKERY KITCHEN & BAR several). Our appetizers were deep-fried Brussel sprouts a small family restaurant doing well - obviously a lot of Facebook 4.8/5; Google 4.3/5; Tripadvisor 4.0/5 (with sweet chili, cilantro and peanuts) and the flaming customers enjoy their restaurant - as do I.’ best kept secrets culinary events Google Review: IMPERIAL CAFE MAR-APRIL sausage (flamed by brandy, with sweet apple sauce on ‘We went to the Smokery yesterday for lunch, what a TIPPERARY TAPHOUSE the side). The Brussel sprouts were outstanding, the I was catching up with Drew Keith at his Edward After tourism school, he would be placed as MARCH 12 - THE SMOKERY, 6140 Main St great experience and even better food! Chris the owner Facebook 4.6/5; Google 4.3/5; Tripadvisor 4.0/5 perfect combination of sweet and salty, crunchy exterior. Jones office at 37 Sandiford. Over the course of our a cook at a hotel, the Sierra Mar. His skills and Hot Ones Wing Tasting featuring The Spice of provided excellent service and was exceptional in his Google Review: The flaming sausage was also wonderful. The brandy conversation, Drew mentioned how good the cafe- passion earned the attraction from the executive Life. Starts at 6:30pm. The Smokery is Teaming up engagement with our 3.5-year-old! I had a watermelon ‘I've been to the previous incarnations of this flame brings down the heat a little, and the apple jam teria had become on the ground floor of this office chef; he would be mentored by him. Under his with local artisanal hot sauce purveyor The Spice of and goat cheese mousse salad that was the perfect restaurant space, but the Tipperary is the best. Nice thing was ok. My wife's main was a chef's special, the building. I knew there was a cafeteria, but I didn't mentor’s guidance, Giorge would learn about various Life Hot Sauces to bring you a hot ones style wing expression of summer. Flavour and presentation totally clean interior, long and narrow but still with plenty of Lamb shank on some sort of green mashed potato thing have very high expectations. It is named the Imperial Caribbean cuisines and cooking styles. In a couple of challenge. Eight local hot sauces in increasing spice on point. My husband had a special - a homemade room to watch the game or have dinner. Yorkie appetizer with some vegetables carefully placed around the plate. Cafe and is apparently with a new owner - a trained years, his talents were recognized by the hotel and level are being featured with our signature smoked Baconator which he loved, the house smoked bacon was was good (stuffed Yorkshire pudding), as was the chicken I had the Icelandic Cod with "Chowder + Charred Corn Cuban Chef. they would allow him to further improve his culinary wings. Each $25 ticket will include a bottle of hot the best he'd ever had, and the two patties were juicy and pot pie. English food is the norm, but with other options + Chilies + Shrimp Olive Crumb Crust + Presunto". The I went downstairs to check it out. It was past lunch, skills by studying abroad in hotel chains in countries sauce (your choice), 8 wings and milk and water if perfectly seasoned! Our daughter ordered the spaghetti available... Love the Salt and Pepper/Honey Garlic Wings, cod had a firm crust, which I like, and the chowder and but the Chefs Specials board had been interesting, such as Spain and Mexico. you so choose. 6:30pm. and meatballs from the kids’ menu - and she ate it all (if Stuffed Yorkies, Lentil Soup, Irish Nachos, Chicken Apple charred corn and chilies were a feast for the senses. including Chicken Cuban Soup, Jerk Chicken Meal, Giorge's collective training and credentials earned you knew her, you'd know this is a BIG deal). All in all, a Brie Sandwich with Raspberry Aoli - "wow" and the Fish MARCH 27 - THE SMOKERY, 6140 Main St Dessert was a poached pear for my wife and a special Short Ribs with Greek Sauce. The next day I went him Head Chef for his initial hotel, Sierra Mar and really great experience from the food to the service. Will & Chips rock too!' Masters of Malt Whisky Tasting Friday, 8pm, $40. mousse for me. Both were delicious. It's not too loud so back with an appetite. The Soup Special was Navy a position in the Food Standards Administration be returning for many more meals.’ Join us every month as we explore the wonderful you don't have to shout to be heard. The interior on a cold Bean Soup, and I added a Grilled Cheese on Rye. The overseeing the hotel chain. But with all his credentials STAKEOUT DINING ROOM & LOUNGE world of whisky. We sample whiskys from various night was cozy and warm. Recommended.’ Navy Soup was homemade and to die for, while the within the industry, his wish was to establish a OTHER DOWNTOWN 3.5-4.0 STARS: Google 4.2/5; Tripadvisor 4.0/5; Zomato 3.8/5 origins using a blind tasting format. The tasting Shawarma Ville, Pho Basil, Pastaggio Italian Eatery Grilled Cheese was rich and oily on the inside, with restaurant. Returning from his studies abroad he Google Review: is guided and is meant to promote discovery and RED BULB ESPRESSO BAR King of Wings, Cornerhouse Restaurant a nice crunch on the outside. The total bill: $8, tax would begin a new journey of starting a family. ‘My family and I have been going to the Stakeout palette refinement. Each tasting is paired with a Facebook 4.8/5; Google 4.7/5; Tripadvisor 4.5/5 Fickle Pickle Restaurant, Earl of Whitchurch included. I left with a smile on my face, feeling that What Giorge did not expect is that the introduction for birthdays and other special occasions for the past suitable snack such as our house-made shortbread. Google Review: China Garden Chinese Restaurant, For the Love of Jo I had just eaten a home-cooked meal. of his children would yearn for a greater future. ‘This little cafe totally reminds me of the local coffee 3 years. The restaurant itself has lovely decor inside I asked husband & wife Giorge Bilboa and Ivett With the support of loved ones and long-lasting MARCH 28 - THE LEGION, 150 Mostar St shops I used to frequent in downtown Toronto back in the WEST END STOUFFVILLE with skylights and jazz music playing to create a warm, Perdomo for the chef's story. This is what they wrote: relationships with Canadian friends, he would be The Flailing Shilaleighs Band Perform St. Patrick's days before I moved out to the suburbs. It's not a very big appetizing atmosphere. The dining experience begins able to immigrate to Canada, specifically, the Town Day along with special entertainment by Irish Dancers with the typical offering of drinks first, and a basket of Giorge Bilbao is a highly experienced chef space, but it's cozy, with some tables and chairs for small KING’S LANDING BAR & GRILL of Stouffville in 2008. and Singers. Irish menu with stew. $25 entrance. No fresh, warm bread to tide one over until the main course that has been part of the culinary world for 20+ groups to meet. They do have a variety of options for Facebook 4.7/5; Google 4.5/5; Tripadvisor 4.5/5 With new beginnings came an erased history. Job membership required. Doors open at 5pm, Dinner is arrives... Our waiter is always friendly and charming... years. His culinary journey began in his country of breakfast and lunch. The espresso and coffee menu are Google Review: opportunities were few due to his limited English, but at 6pm. to reserve call. 905-640-1714. There is enough variety here to satisfy someone's hunger, origin, Cuba. Originally, Giorge enrolled in college also quite diverse. I ordered a cafe latte and a scone and ‘Really glad we came here on a whim. The place is a he would receive offers from various restaurants. even if steak is not what they're looking for. My mom for navy electromechanical engineering but after MARCH 28/29 - JOYOUS LIGHT CANDLES, a muffin. the green tea white chocolate scone was delish! bit off the beaten path right beside a Macs gas station but Giorge has initiated a new business known as Imperial typically orders the grilled halibut, and it's some of the accomplishing his degree, demand was low. Thus 4369 Faulkner Ave They have sandwiches, yogurts and cookies available as don't let the location fool you. We came mid-afternoon Cafe with his devotion and help from extended family, best fish I've ever had... To date, I've tried the Ribeye, New he began tourism school, as tourism is one of the The Nuns of Holy Theotokos Convent are planning well. The latte was really well done. I enjoyed every sip during the long weekend and got our table right away. located at the Service Ontario building which you will York Striploin, and the Porterhouse. Each of these steaks leading industries in Cuba. for a bake sale on the weekend of March 28 & 29. It of that cup! They also have a variety of milk options for We ordered five main dishes (Beef Dip, Half and Half find a welcoming clean ambiance. is extremely good, though I prefer the Porterhouse due to Initially, he would begin studying for bartending will be just as we enter the Easter season and they those who can't drink regular milk (lactose-free, almond, Ribs/Wings, Unagi Bowl, Spinach and Apple Salad and In his cafe, he presents diverse and fresh dishes my large appetite... This restaurant is gem...' and serving, but during his studies, another endeavor will be in full swing with baking. 888-473-5115. coconut, soy). Their prices are also quite reasonable and the Lobster Mac and Cheese), and they were all winner. from his collective culinary experience and enriched would earn his interest. The intriguing mixtures, the not super expensive… Expect me to be back on a regular It didn't take long for the food to arrive… The service history, his fresh daily prepared dishes show his love stimulating smells, and the few glimpses of the kitch- NEWS - KING OF WINGS, 6244 Main St basis!’ was excellent, food and drinks were delicious. Our serv- OTHER WEST END 3.5-4.0 STARS: and passion and the hidden treasure of Stouffville. Classic Greek, Maki Zushi, Thai Villa en would earn his interest. With time, Giorge gained King of Wings introduces “Wing Bingo”. A $30 Gift er checked up on us several times and she made sure He caters tailored per client's needs and able to host MAIN STREET BAKEHOUSE St. Louis Bar & Grill, East Side Mario's the confidence to switch into the cooking sector of Certificate will be the reward for the "Wing Bingo", everything was fine’ social occasions with taste and presentation that will Facebook 5/5; Google 4.6/5; Sirved 4.5/5 Chucks Roadhouse, Boston Pizza tourism school, although receiving a weak response redeemable at any time a customer gets 10 flavors not disappoint. Google Review, Jan. 2019 - STOUFFVILLE FISH & CHIPS from family and school peers due to the lower income in a row (BINGO)! The bingo cards will be given for ‘I came highly recommended to me for delicious Facebook 4.7/5; Google 4.5/5; Tripadvisor 4.0/5 CONTINUED, PAGE 15 in comparison to serving and bartending. any dine-in purchase. Also, local craft beer available. 13 SAVOUR STOUFFVILLE FEATURE RESTAURANT Tulsi Food Experience

Some would say that there has been a long history of home town pubs at this address. In fact, Aravin owned one of them – the Tipsy Cow. The place needed a radical change, and Aravin realized too, that owning a late-night establishment was interfering with his family life. Although Aravin looks no more than 25 years old, he has over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry and a family with young children. He finally pulled the plug on the Tipsy Cow. It failed to meet his expecta- coffee and specialty spiked coffees, baked ARAVIN tions. It was time to start contributing to mak- goods from the famous Annina’s Bakeshop, APPAPPILLAI ing our historical downtown thrive again! four flavours of Kawartha Ice Cream as well OF TULSI FOOD The bar and cheap beer were the first things as local craft beers on tap and local entertain- EXPERIENCE to go, then everything was pulled back to the ment on select evenings. studs. In came the fancy imported wall tiles The Main Menu brings a tour of the sens- around the newly installed creperie, the solid es and focuses on international flavours. wood tables, comfortable and contemporary Appetizers include Stuffed Mushrooms and seating, pressed tin ceiling, and a wood-pan- Kofta (sizzling Greek Meatballs). There are eled wall. One whole wall is covered by a land- three salad selections; grilled chicken, salm- scape panorama of a bluebell forest in Britain; on, shrimp or bacon-wrapped scallops can imposed in the foreground – the Tulsi flower be added. The Handhelds and Pasta sections (see sidebar about the Tulsi flower). The bath- share a page, while the Entrée section fills rooms are perfectly amazing. Everything in an entire page of the menu. Included in the the place has a story, such as the wood panel- Entrées are a Trio of Lamb Chops, Eggplant As if being worshipped by millions of people ing – Aravin landed the beautiful oak panels Parmesan, Beef and Guinness Pie, Chicken throughout the Indian subcontinent was not enough, the Tulsi plant or Ocimum tenuiflorum, from England, which were also used in the Cacciatore, Tender Lamb Curry and Montreal also known as 'Holy Basil' in the West, is an Rogers Center Executive Lounge. Baked Back Ribs. There is a Pizza and Kid’s herb that nourishes the spirit. Tulsi is effective Tulsi Food Experience is born. Aravin was Menu on the back page. There’s something for treating common health ailments, perhaps smiling when he closed the Tipsy Cow, and for everyone at Tulsi. its greatest benefit is the restorative effect it has on the nervous system. It is native to the Indian now, after an enormous investment, he is still The Drink Menu includes classic drinks, subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated smiling (I’ve never seen him not smiling). Tulsi martinis and cocktails. There are wines from plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. is open from breakfast through dinner and around the world and locally crafted beers on closes for the evening after the dinner rush tap. The Desserts & Crepes Menu is extensive has passed. Tulsi has four menus at present: as anything else at Tulsi: Lemon Blueberry Brunch Menu, Main Menu, Desserts & Crepes, Crumb Cheesecake, Limoncello Flute, Tartufo and a Drink Menu. Tulsi Also welcomes cater- Classico, and a vast selection of either Savoury ing and private functions. The Restaurant has or Sweet Crepes from the crepe bar. a capacity of 75 people. Tulsi Food Experience is too new to have The Brunch Menu features classic egg accumulated very many online reviews; how- plates, three kinds of eggs benedict, omelets ever, the few that are there are promising. The (including create-your-own), sandwiches website is currently being developed and can and a kids selection. The kids have the nor- be found at tulsifoodexperience.com. Watch mal courses of pizza, pasta and burgers, but for more to come! Tulsi Food Experience can uniquely have souvlaki and lamb chops as also be found on both facebook (Tulsi Food LOCATION: well. Experience) and Instagram (tfe_2020). Tulsi Downtown Stouffville 6298 Main Street There is a focus on promoting local through brings hope that the future of Stouffville is offering a full selection of locally roasted beyond box restaurants. 15 + SAVOUR STOUFFVILLE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 TOP RESTAURANTS rising stars more rising stars more existing stars There are many, many new restaurants in Stouffville, many of which have an international flavour. Some of the newcomers are The Zen, Zeal Burgers, THE ZEN Reviewers spoke about eating, “Kato Boat, which BALLANTRAE Bollocks Pub & Kitchen, Kato Sushi Japanese Restaurant, Plates & Bowls, Osmow’s Authentic Mediterranean, Firehouse Subs, barBURRITO, Freshii, LOCATION: Vista Park Place (Longo's mall) offers Tempura, Salads, Miso Soups, Edamame Beans, and Starbucks. Below you will find a write-up on six of these newcomers, with an attempt to steer clear of North American fast food, as these are now Tripadvisor 4.5/5; Google 4.4/5; Yelp 4/5 Salmon Sashimi, 7 Salmon Sushi, and two specialty COACH HOUSE PUB established and you should know what to expect. We start with Plates & Bowls, which appears to be a forerunner of the new ones and a rising star overall. The claim at The Zen is ‘Fine Hakka and Thai cuisine.’ rolls (36 pieces)... the Chicken Kaarage was excellent. Facebook 4.9/5; Google 4.5/5; Tripadvisor 4.0/5 At The Zen, you will find modern urban chic decor in Lightly battered, crispy on the outside. Super juicy inside. Google Review: a small, comfortable space. The service in this family Smaller restaurant, gets busy quickly... I had tempura ‘"The Coach House Pub" is an excellent local restaurant is fast, courteous and friendly. The owner’s here I was amazed, and very pleased that it was crispy establishment: friendly, quaint, wonderful staff and son is often mentioned because of the great smile on his and tasting great... We had the Chicken Teriyaki Bento great. The food is just what Ballantrae needed. It is face, and the quality recommendations that he makes. box and the Maki Lunch. Looking forward to coming a British style restaurant, small-town atmosphere, One reviewer recommends that “Eating at the restaurant back...” comfortable, affordable... I Couldn't believe this was is better than taking out, we find, not to the fault of the a pub. Looked like a pub. Sounded like a pub. But restaurant but because a lot of their foods are wok-fried BOLLOCKS PUB & KITCHEN sure didn't serve pub food. Wow! The chef here could and it's best when it's piping hot.” LOCATION: 1076 Hoover Park Drive compete with some of the best in Toronto. Had the As for food, one reviewer stated: “I recommend the Google 4.7/5; Zomato 3.6/5; Yelp 3.5/5 best rack of lamb ever here a week ago." Zen chicken, any of the pakoras (I normally get the Bollocks claims to offer is skillfully prepared stone- chicken and veggie), Crispy Ginger Chicken, Cantonese baked hand-pulled pizzas, house-ground blended NONNO CRUPI’S PIZZA Chow Mien, and Hakka Fried Rice. Chili Chicken and burgers, award-winning wings, as well as house- Google 4.6/5; Yelp 4.5/5; Tripadvisor 4.5/5 Hakka noodles are yummy. Be sure to try their Zen smoked features, artisanal sandwiches, fresh pastas, Google Review: Hakka special chicken. flavourful pakoras, to-die-for seasonal soups/salads, appetizers, sides, desserts, and ‘Found this little gem a few weeks ago with Pal Bombay chicken, and both lovely rice and tasty noodle 19 beers on tap that are sure to satisfy anyone's quench. who lives nearby and who is always talking about the dish.” While another said, “The Chicken Pakoras are to Bollocks is a small chain of three restaurants. The food. The veal sandwich and the pizzas we had were die for! The green sauce that comes with it is absolutely first two locations include Pickering and Whitby. The amazing. Well cooked, fresh ingredients, very tasty and amazing.” interior seems dark with the black furniture and wood authentic. Their prices overall are very competitive. The detailing, but is warm and comfortable. There are many portion sizes are generous and the staff all seemed well ZEAL BURGERS widescreen televisions present. trained and friendly. The short 20-minute drive from LOCATION: 5812 Main Street As for food, reviewers stated: “I've been there three Markham was well worth it. It’s great to have access Yelp 4.5/5; Tripadvisor 4/5 times now, on game nights and regular nights, and have to traditional-style pizza and well worth supporting a The claim at Zeal Burgers is, “We're not trying to always had consistent delicious food. There is a little bit locally owned independent. Made my 2nd trip today for reinvent the burger, but perfect it!” Ever since the Main of a longer wait time for your food to arrive on busy game a pizza pickup and was very pleased with the whole Street Burger Shoppe closed, as a result of development, nights but it's worth it the wait… I recommend the onion experience.' there has been a gap in the local burger market. Zeal scoops. The Garlic and Pepper Calamari is good too… Hassan Khan displays a wholesome, piled-high Butter Chicken plate, while explaining that the spices depicted on the walls Burgers has since filled the gap. It is a recurring theme Had the Jamaican Burger and I can honestly say it was are not just artistic, but rather these are integrated into the dishes at Plates & Bowls for their healthy and detoxifying value. COUNTRY STOP BURGERS with many of the new restaurants: “The staff was super one of the best burgers I’ve ever ate! The owner/staff Google 4.5/5; Tripadvisor 4.5/5 PLATES & BOWLS helpful, helping us to navigate the menu and made are very friendly…” Google Review: recommendations.” The service time is the length of LOCATION: 1076 Hoover Park Drive ‘Nice little place. They have a variety of items Hassan Khan, the kind and warm owner/creator An experience at Plates & Bowls starts with being what you would expect for a freshly made burger to cook. OSMOW’S AUTHENTIC MEDITERRANEAN ranging from Canadian to Greek foods. They make their Plates & Bowls is a family-owned restaurant serving of Plates & Bowls, is a Civil Engineer by education. “I warmly invited in with a huge smile by helpful staff As for food, one reviewer stated: “All in Burger is LOCATION: 5777 Main Street own Greek dressing here... the best chicken soulvaki the best classic Indian, Mediterranean & Middle Eastern used to teach physics and mathematics back home,” who seek to help with the menu, accompanied by “free absolutely amazing. Onion rings - I love a good onion Uber Eats 4.2/5; Google 3.8/5; Yelp 2.5/5 in the area... Great burger/fast food. Steak on the bun dishes for dine-in, delivery or takeout. The reviews have he said. Hassan is from a large family of 10 sisters and samples of things we were curious about”. The service ring and these had a slight crunch on the outside and soft The mission at Osmow's is to satisfy the cravings of is amazing... True milkshakes made from milk and ice been amazing: Google 5/5; Tripadvisor 5/5; Facebook 5/5. brothers. He immigrated to Canada in 1991. His first job is as fast as Fast Food, “but the quality is far above fast insides. Poutine - fries were good and they use a light each and every one of our consumers according to their cream. Decor hasn't been updated since the 80s and Plates & Bowls opened in Smart Centres in June 2019. here was as a pastry chef at Queens Park. Level by level food.” The price point is low, while food portioning is gravy with melty cheese curds. Chocolate milkshake - so specific needs by providing them with a large selection I like it that way.' This operation did not need to climb the rankings - as he worked himself up to Operational Manager. “I served very generous. thick and so good. They topped it with whipped cream of rich and authentic Mediterranean cuisine. they started at the top and have stayed there. This is many people there, such as Bob Rae and Mike Harris.” Plates & Bowls is open seven days a week from and a cherry.” The Osmow's chain was born in the GTA and fast- HANSON’S RESTAURANT 11am-9pm, except for Sunday when they close at 8pm. unusual. Most new restaurants need (suffer through) a Hassan worked for many other companies before growing chain, with about 90 locations. The food is Google 4.5/5; 4.3/5 Sirved; Tripadvisor 4.0/5 Typical reviewer recommendations include Tandoori breaking-in period to figure things out in terms of quality deciding to invest in franchise restaurants. His list of cur- KATO SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT generally served fast, but reviewers often mention Google Review: and service, and accordingly collect some unfair reviews. rent or former franchises owned includes Extreme Pita, Chicken Bowl, Butter Chicken Bowl, and Chicken LOCATION: 5812 Main Street consistency issues, whether it is due to the newness ‘Took my girlfriend here for a date as we have Plates & Bowls has attained 11th place on Tripadvisor Pizza Pizza, Mr. Sub and Villa Madina, but he found fran- Wraps. Two kabobs are extra special - the Karai Kabob Google 4.6/5; TripAdvisor 4/5; Yelp 3.5/5; of this location or a problem in general with the chain always been intrigued by the Chinese and Pizza combo for all restaurants in Whitchurch-Stouffville. They chising to be regimented and somewhat without heart. is handmade ground chicken breast kabob in tomato The claim at Kato Sushi is, “Serving fresh, high- is unknown. when driving by the place. We sampled some Chinese have received a solid 5|5 on all 92 reviews on Google, “I sat down to create something to give people a masala sauce with spices, and the Chapali Kabob is quality Japanese cuisine, from sushi to sashimi, various Reviewers spoke about eating, “Highly recommend and Pizza and it was all amazing... The food is great, Facebook and Tripadvisor. reason to be happy when they leave. Plates & Bowls is handmade ground chicken breast kabob with spices. rolls, crispy golden tempura, hot and flavourful udon Chicken on the Rocks - finely carved chicken shawarma they have a nice wine selection, but most importantly Reviewers commonly use terms such as “amazing all about the ‘Guest’, not the customer. Here, everybody is Popular side dishes include Aloo Paratha and Kabob and more. We strive for excellent service, use fresh on a bed of rice with Osmow’s famous sauces. If you like the staff is incredible. The owner, Hanson, is wonderful, – wonderful – so good – must try.” Impressively, many a chef. Our model is built around flexibility,” said Hassan. Paratha. Many mentioned the Mango Nana Smoothie ingredients, have a warm and comfortable ambiance spicy you must try their Suicide Spicy level… We got the and their manager Marianne is just the best server we of the reviewers took time to write 70-100 words about He hopes that Plates & Bowls will become a franchising and the Pongo Peach Smoothie. and most importantly serve delicious food.” ‘Just Chicken’ with garlic and hummus, and french fries. have ever had.' their experience, which is above and beyond the average model. For now, he lives nearby and his three sons are I personally had lunch at Plates & Bowls and found the Kato Sushi is not an all-you-can-eat place, but rather They tasted great and the portions were fair... I already 12-word review that is usually accompanied by a thumbs each studying to become something great: cardiac experience to be consistent with the reviews, and I was à la carte. The interior is clean and the food fresh. With knew that this was a heavy meal which is why we decide OTHER BALLANTRAE 4.0-4.5 STARS: up or down. surgeon, mechanical engineer and a lawyer. full beyond dinner. take-out, paid in cash, there is a 10% off discount. to share it in the first place.” Wok Chef 17 SAVOUR STOUFFVILLE CONTRIBUTORS Millennial Giving MATTERS BACK with CASSANDRA PAPAS with DAVE MILLS

the largest influences on businesses. The OG hundreds of hours to worthy causes and has explained the positive impact of the Tipperary influencers, if you will. Millennial choices donated thousands of dollars to the commu- Care Fund. “I had a meeting with a guidance matter and affect what restaurants you might nity through her own charitable efforts. Now counselor at Glad Park public school to dis- see popping up all around you. before we get into details, I wanted to know cuss ways I and the Care Fund could help”. Millennials could bring about the death what inspired her to give back and do the Glad Park is in Lorrie’s immediate commu- of canned tuna and processed Kraft cheese, things she does for her community. nity. While in the meeting she could hear a even homeownership but let’s focus on what Lorrie had a friend who had cancer and she couple kids asking if they could get some bas- we’ve created – decadent food trends! If you started raising money on cancer walks, golf ketballs or scorer balls to play with outside. look at many of the recent food trends there’s a tournaments and other events. “The golf tour- Lorrie was surprised to hear that they didn’t high demand for convenience, on-the-go food, ney was started to fundraise for the weekend have enough balls for these kids to play with. experience-based eating and decadence. to end breast cancer”. Said Lorrie “When no “After the meeting, I went straight over to Since pretty much half of Millennials have a one wanted to continue the walk I took it over Canadian Tire and bought every soccer and side hustle it’s no wonder that many don’t have and made it the Servers of Stouffville”. Two basketball they had and brought them back to time to cook. There’s been a huge demand for years ago, when the business was consuming the school,” she said. "I never saw the kids kick Long-winded prose most definitely has a quick meals but without sacrificing health. The Tipperary Care Fund all her time Lorrie found she couldn't devote a ball or shoot hoops, but I hope that I inspired place, but is that place in the past? Keep Here in Stouffville, there are plenty of options the time needed. One day while talking to them to keep playing and be active instead of up to date with this new #OTR feature for takeout and on-the-go, even for those who Keeping in line with the food theme this Mike Humphreys and explaining she wasn’t turning to a screen." that will consist of lists and succinct are wary of processed foods. Freshii has been month I thought there would be no better able to devote the time needed Mike simply Lorie went on the explain, she received a information for those busy millennials. a welcome addition to the Longo’s plaza, with person to spotlight than Lorrie Ramsay of the asked, “how can I help?” Long story short, The request from a mother that wanted her child Millennials are the generation that keto options you can find something for any Tipperary Taphouse. The Tipperary celebrat- Tipperary Care Fund was born. to be able to take swimming lessons but was includes those born between 1980 and ed its 5th anniversary on March 1st. Lorrie $30 short of the registration fees. Of course, diet fad you happen to be participating in. You ate salads for most of the week and 2003 and are probably still living in their explained owning a bar is not for the faint of this was a no brainer for Lorrie, and she gave The menu also has a robust list of juices and Friday comes around you think, tonight is the parents’ basement. heart. I showed up on what would be the cold- her $30 and that child got to take swimming smoothies to get those nutrients in when you night- the night you order something savory, est day so far in the winter of 2019/2020, the lessons. “That makes it all worth it to me,” said can. delicious and soul-soothing food. Usually, Tipperary’s heat was out all morning. Dealing Lorrie. My personal favourite is the Immune Elixir. pizza is what comes to mind, it’s easy and it’s with that while Lorrie prepared for the day The Tipperary Care Fund golf tournament It’s a little 74ml lemon, ginger and honey juice everywhere - it’s even in Ballantrae. While wearing her winter coat and scarf was not a is still ongoing every year and Lori said that that will help keep your immune system Pho may be a new concept to some, pizza is typical morning by any stretch. Needless to 75% of her supports have been there from the strong. tried and true - so is Nonno Crupi’s Pizza. say, she had it all worked out by lunch and the beginning. If the Elixir fails and you do happen to catch This family-owned gem right on Highway 48 Tipperary was warm again. a cold and feel like you need some soup – think is exactly the kind of pizza you need, and the Five years have gone by fast for Lori, as about the coolest soup experience you could Yelp reviews definitely agree. we sit and reminisce about the fine estab- have and that brings us to Pho. This dish is Online feedback is a great tool and a quick [left] lishments Lori has worked at, I asked her Lorri Ramsay explains that The Tipperary technically pronounced “fuh,” but I won’t search shows that this pizza joint consistent- what made her decide to open her own pub. Care Fund assists children and young adults judge you. It’s a Vietnamese soup that is ly has a steady stream of loyal customers that who for financial reasons are not able to take I found out this isn’t Lori’s first restaurant. In normally made with a bone-beef broth, rice have been enjoying this authentic pizza for part in extracurricular activities. 1989 Lorrie had a restaurant in Madoc called noodles, and raw thinly sliced beef which gets over a decade. Pizza goes beyond generations. Kramps Family Restaurant serving breakfast, cooked in the broth. Each bowl is completely While the twenty-something’s might be whip- lunch and dinner. Lori has always wanted to unique based on how you might like it. The ping out their phone to boomerang opening open up her own place in Stouffville. On her The Tipperary celebrated its 5th dish is often topped with plenty of fresh herbs, the pizza box it’s something everyone can road to opening the Tipperary, she said she Anniversary February 29th with raffles fea- like cilantro and basil, fresh crunchy bean enjoy! has always had the support of the local com- turing Leaf tickets, a TV and many other sprouts, and tart lime. If you are looking for something to pick up munity and when the opportunity came, she The Tipperary Care Fund assists children items. All proceeds go to charity. If the idea of raw meat freaks you out not to and eat in your car on the way to job number took it. I asked her where the name Tipperary and young adults who for financial reasons are If you would like to support the Tipperary worry there are cooked meat and vegetarian two, or if you are looking to use the dining came from. She said between owning Kramps not able to take part in extracurricular activ- Care Fund you can drop by the Tipperary alternatives. Pho Basil on Main Street is the experience to socialize and connect with Family Restaurant and opening the Tipperary ities. Activities such as music, dance, the arts, Taphouse and see Lorrie or go to Facebook We’re More Than Just place to check out if you want to get the Pho friends there are plenty of options within here in Stouffville it has been a “long road to song, gymnastics, martial arts, crafts and and search up Tipperary Care Fund. Avocado Toast craving. The staff are amazing and are always Stouffville borders. happy to help explain what to expect from Tipperary” and thought the name would be swimming, to name a few. Lorrie and Mike Contrary to popular belief, people under some items on the menu. Use #MyWSTown on your social media to be fitting. belie ve activities like these are often over- CONTACT Dave Mills, [email protected] in their 20’s and 30’s eat more than just featured on the Town’s page @TownofWS. Lorrie gives back and I have been there looked and forgotten due to the power of big avocado toast and Starbucks. There are firsthand to see it with some of the events I sport; they want to help change this dynamic. more millennials in the workforce than any CONTACT Cassandra Papas, [email protected] have run over the years. Lorrie has donated Lorrie told me a couple of stories as she other age bracket and therefore have one of TIP: Don’t wear white while eating this INSTAGRAM @CPapoose 18 CONTRIBUTORS From SportsTown WHERE with JIM MASON

I LIVE High School Athletics with BRUCE STAPLEY The primary focus of the Farm is opi- follow up care. “As much as we are focussed Ultimate Frisbee. Cricket. Rock Climbing. Non-teacher coaches are a partial answer ate-based addictions as well as alcohol, pre- on the residential treatment, we’re even more Mountain biking. Flag football. These are not now and could be more of a solution in the scription and recreational drug use. The focussed on aftercare,” said Yonah. “For those your parents’ high school sports. But all are future. But finding community members program aims to re-establish the ideals of who graduate our program, there is a lifetime on the expanding menu of options offered with the proper qualifications and a sched- to students here in York Region through the ule to match a school team isn’t always easy. mind, body and spirit in patients to aid them in of what we call aftercare sessions including a York Region Athletic Association. There are 1,300 students at Whitchurch- removing their dependence on the substance 24 hour a day/seven day a week support line The number of students playing on Stouffville’s only high school, Stouffville they have become addicted to. “Some patients and a family program.” school teams in the region of 1.1 million has District Secondary School. (An instant rival- do come here on (prescribed) medications so Roughly 20% of patients admitted to the remained around the 15,000 mark, or 15 ry should be born when the York Region they continue their meds if that makes sense,” program are from the Stouffville area, with percent of the student population, for the Catholic school board opens St. Katharine said Yonah. “If not, they stop their meds here. many referred by local doctors. With a grow- last several years. “But we are seeing a shift Drexel Catholic High School, across the Ninth ing number of Town residents included in The For a lot of them, that’s one of the reasons they in the types of sports that kids are playing,” Line from Timber Creek Golf Adventure, in Farm’s staff, Yonah has nothing but praise for come here.” said Mark Arsenault, Athletic Co-ordinator 2022.) the relationship that has been developed with The Farm doesn’t accept patients who of the YRAA. “There has been a gradual shift About 250 SDSS students play inter-school Harvesting High Yield Addiction are dangerous or violent. People with the community. “We’re just so comfortable away from contact sports.” sports on the school’s Spartan squads, includ- On the upside, there’s more knowledge mental health disorders are admitted if pre- here. The people at the Town Offices have “Some different sports, like ultimate ing many multi-sport athletes. around concussions, Arsenault said. Coaches Recovery at The Farm and parents are better equipped to deal with diagnosed and under treatment. “All patients been excellent to work with and we use local (Frisbee) and flag football, are growing and Football, which enjoyed a couple of incar- suspected cases. That includes the recently Yonah Budd is out to lessen the ranks of those are screened,” said Yonah. businesses whenever possible.” some of the traditional sports are shrinking nations at Stouffville, hasn’t been offered implemented Rowan's Law, which requires whose lives have been ravaged by addictions, The Farm is often seen as a last resort by a little bit.” Exhibit A: contact football, a fall since the school moved from Edward Street all coaches and team trainers in Ontario to 10 patients at a time. people unable to find a cure for their addiction. staple across Ontario for decades, was not to Hoover Park Drive in 2007. One hall of the review government-approved concussion “Fifty percent of the patients we see have tried played in the YRAA this school year for the school is lined with photographs of former Yonah is the co-founder and Clinical awareness resources every year before serv- at least one or two other treatment centres first time. Rugby numbers are shrinking athletes of the year from the school, which Director of The Farm, an addiction treat- ing in a sports organization or at a school. ment centre nestled in a tranquil 15-acre and were unsuccessful,” said Yonah. “We’ve slightly. first opened as Stouffville District High As with community minor hockey in School in 1954. The provincial legislation is named in rural spread just north of the community of developed an excellent referral-based rela- Stouffville, the non-contact version of the There are banners honouring former memory of Rowan Stringer who died in 2013 Stouffville. tionship in the care and medical community.” sport is trending upward across high schools provincial champions, including rugby and of Second Impact Syndrome, the result of His credentials are impressive, having Yonah maintains the key to recovery for in the region while the number of contact hockey. Changes are afoot here, too. suffering multiple concussions playing rugby logged 43 years as an addiction counsellor. someone with an addiction is to address teams and players fall. About 1,400 coaches “Concussions have changed things in three times in six days. He is a licensed criminal investigator special- what led them to seek relief in the first place. lead those teams – for now. regard to our contact sports, that’s for sure,” And while the traditional sports (basket- izing in cases related to mental health and “We focus on the mental health ahead of the “The one concern I have is with the num- said Jamie Hewitt, the school’s head of phys- ball, track, volleyball…) are offered, more substance. We provide life skills so not only addiction, and has been a prison chaplain. He ber of new teachers coming into the profes- ed and athletic director. “We don’t have near students are specializing in one sport and do our graduates stay clean or sober, they’re hosts Straight Talk Live with Yonah Budd, a sion that are joining to coach; that seems the numbers for rugby that we used to. The playing it year-round on school and club happy, they have a life, they’re productive, one hour call-in show running twice a week to be decreasing,” Arsenault said. “That’s boy's program is now down to one varsity teams. they can smell, taste, feel and laugh again. on Newstalk Radio 1010 focusing on mental worrisome because as time goes by if new, team. Where we used to have three different Stouffville’s growth spurt and growing He said the aim is to ultimately equip health and addictions, crime, guns and gangs. young teachers don’t coach, we’re going to levels – bantam junior and senior. “It’s under- diversity are also having an impact on SDSS. The Farm accommodates 10 patients, 18 patients with the tools to deal with the have a hard time running programs for kids standable. Everyone is just so much bigger, “The badminton team tryouts are packed,” years of age and older, who are accommodated adversity life inevitably presents. “When in athletics.” faster and stronger.” said Hewitt, who has been at SDSS since 1999. in a renovated 6,000 square foot log home for a they walk down their driveway the world is “Years ago, we may have had a doubles’ team minimum of 30 days. The residential care they still going to be the same, the only thing that’s but not singles. Now that’s not the case. Every single bracket and age group is full.” More receive includes intensive one on one therapy, changed is them. We help them so when they A tranquil rural setting in Stouffville and a holistic changes could be in the air. medical assessment and monitoring, psycho- go out into the world with the bullets flying approach makes The Farm an ideal destination for “With the diversity of our school popula- logical diagnosis, body and mind therapies, a and they get hit by one, they can fend it off with people seeking a cure to addiction tion, I can see us having a cricket team for personalized fitness and diet program, and their bulletproof vest.” sure,” said Hewitt, “and it will be interesting recreational activities. Patients who have turned to The Farm since The future looks bright for The Farm and to see what happens with contact sports over it opened in 2015 have had an abnormally high the people who come there looking for hope. “We’re a holistic facility,” says Yonah. “We the next 10 years.” recovery rate. “We are fortunate we have had The residential program is to jump from 10 manage our patients with good psychologi- For more information about high school a lot of successful outcomes,” said Yonah. to 14 patients and a six-bed detox centre is in cal protocols and addiction counselling and sports in the region, including schedules, go “While the general success rate in drug recov- the works. A legacy program has been put in relapse prevention. Everything the patients to: www.yraa.com. ery is about 1 in 10, over 200 of the 350 people place to help ensure people with addictions do is therapeutic – we use traditional thera- CONTACT Jim Mason we’ve treated have found happier, healthier can continue to get the care they need. “We peutic methodologies, and art therapy, yoga [email protected] and fitness is a big part of it.” The Farm’s rural lives,” said Yonah. These success stories help are training a lot of young people here,” con- setting offers gardens and trails for patients to balance out the ones that don’t make it. “We‘ve cludes Yonah. Stouffville District Secondary School multi-sport traverse, making for an overall sense of relax- been to a few funerals.” CONTACT Bruce Stapley, [email protected] athletes: Montana Hicks (volleyball, rugby) and ation to facilitate their recovery. The Farm program includes comprehensive Rhys Patterson (rugby, hockey). March 2020 March 2020 COMMUNITYNEWS COMMUNITYNEWS THE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE Notice of Council Meetings Museum News March Break Programs Parking Open House Notice of Intention to Designate

Agendas for Council and Public meetings Exhibit: Archaeology Alive! Daily opportunities are available over March The Town will be hosting an Open House The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville intends Gothic Picturesque cottage style and the will be available for review at the Municipal Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site in Whitchurch- Break for drop-in activities. Leisure swims regarding Downtown and residential to designate 3291 Stouffville Road (Bruce’s craftsmanship of its decorative elements. Offices, Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Stouffville and Public skates run daily. Gymnasium parking within the Town of Whitchurch- Mill), under Section 29 of the Ontario Library and on our website at 12 p.m. drop in for badminton, basketball, parent Stouffville. This will be an opportunity to Heritage Act, as being a property of cultural The mill, and its associated remnant (noon) the Thursday prior to the meeting. Explore and learn about this amazing and tot and family open gym available. review current parking rules and challenges heritage value. elements, represent a formative period in archaeological site, uncovered in southeast Schedules online at townofws.ca/whatsnew. and provide input. the history of Ontario’s agricultural and Upcoming Council Meetings: Whitchurch-Stouffville between 2003 and Statement of Cultural Heritage Value industrial development. The property is • Tues., March 2, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. 2005. Engage with artifacts on loan from March Break camps offer full day programs, Open House #1 Bruce’s or Carrick Mill is located at the directly connected to the Bruce family, who • Tues., March 24, 2020 - 4:00 p.m. the Canadian Museum of History, a virtual 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with before and aftercare Date: Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 corner of Warden Avenue and Stouffville as millers, were important drivers of the • Tues., April 7, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. reality experience, and oral histories from options. Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. and 7 - 8:30 p.m. Road, at 3291 Stouffville Road in the area’s economic development as well as Huron-Wendat Nation members. This (drop-in) southwest portion of the Town of leaders in the Presbyterian Church, local Upcoming Public Meetings (if required): exhibit is included with general admission. SoccerCity (45 Innovator Drive) offers Location: Leisure Centre, 2 Park Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville, within Bruce’s government, and local business. • Tues., March 24, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. camps for 5 - 8 years, featuring games, Stouffville - Large Multi-Purpose Room Mill Conservation Area. The 108-hectare • Tues., March 31, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. March Break Camp: stories, crafts, LEGO building while learning property was the site of a grist mill and The full Statement of Cultural Heritage Wondrous Winter Beasts traditional camp songs. Also at SoccerCity is Open House #2 farm centred on Bruce’s Creek. This Value and Description of Heritage Attributes Council Meetings take place in the Council March 16 - 20: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. field sports camp for 7-12 years, featuring a Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 evolved, relict, industrial cultural heritage can be found online at http://www. Chambers, 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, variety of sports including soccer, dodgeball, Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. and 7 - 8:30 p.m. landscape includes a two-storey timber- townofws.ca/en/town-hall/News-and- unless otherwise noted. Learn about winter beasts of all kinds, from ultimate frisbee, flag football and European (drop-in) frame mill with associated flume, forebay Public-Notices.aspx or viewed in person polar bears &penguins to the abominable handball. The camp will focus on skill Location: Municipal Offices, 111 Sandiford tank, embankment retaining a relict mill at Town Hall (Clerks office), 111 Sandiford To listen to the Council meetings live, visit snowman! Spend the week creating a development and teamwork. Registration Drive, Stouffville - Ringwood Room pond, concrete gravity dam, and roadway Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, L4A townofws.ca/cmlivestream. Also follow folklore storybook of your own to take for both camps can be for individual days or with bridge. It also includes a house 0Z8, during regular business hours. our Twitter account @ws_townhall for live home and share with your family and the whole week. Further Information can be found at (Mill Attendant’s House or Bruce House) updates during council meetings. friends! Cost: $170.00. Recommended cometogetherws.ca/parking. originally sited near the mill but relocated Written Notice of Objection ages: 6-12. Pre-registration required. Latcham Hall (8 Park Drive) offers You Can to the northwest near Stouffville Road. Any person may, within 30 days after the Join our Council E-Newsletter at: eepurl. Barcode: 8592 Bake It for 6 - 9 years, teaching children date of the publication of the Notice, serve com /cKPNg9 and receive meeting agendas how to follow a recipe, measure ingredients Fire Department Reminders The timber-frame mill that stands today written notice of their objections to the and summary reports straight in your inbox. “19 On The Park” Events and safely navigate a kitchen while creating was erected in 1858 next to the original proposed designation, together with a baked goods. Also at Latcham Hall is Sugar Carbon Monoxide “The Silent Killer” Caspar Sherk flour mill by Robert and statement for the objection and relevant Yuk Yuks on Tour a 19+ Event Boss camp for 9 – 12 years featuring baking Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, colorless, William Bruce, who named it for their facts. Comedy and decorating while learning how to odorless and poisonous gas. To ensure you ancestral home near Carrick Scotland. The What’s going on March 7 at 8 p.m. $28 + taxes and fees follow a recipe and navigate the kitchen. and your family are protected, install a mill expanded over time and transitioned Dated at Whitchurch-Stouffville, this 11th in Whitchurch-Stouffville? ww2.ticketpro.ca/19onthepark.php Registration is for the whole week for these carbon monoxide alarm outside all sleeping from wheel to turbine power before 1900. day of February 2020. camps. areas. Appliances, such as furnaces, Alexander Bruce ran the mill until 1961, Gillian Angus-Traill, Town Clerk, Jojo Rabbit woodstoves and dryers should be inspected when it was purchased by the Toronto Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Film More information at townofws.ca/camps and cleaned regularly to ensure they are and Region Conservation Authority, by Stouffville, Ontario March 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. running efficiently. Symptoms of carbon which time it was associated with farming $9.99 + taxes and fees (adult) Latcham Art Centre Events monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu, operations. The Bruce House, possibly CONTACT: Jeremy Parsons, Heritage Planner $6.99 + taxes and fees for (55+ and student) and include headache, nausea, dizziness Alexander Bruce’s principal residence, also II, Development Services, 905-642-4042, ww2.ticketpro.ca/19onthepark.php March Break Art Camp Days and confusion. has design or physical value for its unique E-mail: [email protected]. March 16 - 20. Ages 5 - 11. 8:30am - Cash: World’s Most Authentic Johnny Cash 4:30pm. $55/day, each day is different. Home Escape Planning Stouffville’s Next Star Call to Artists Tribute Work on a variety of projects, get A home escape plan is the key to ensuring Music creative, have fun! Call 905 640 8954 to that you and your family will get out safely Are you interested in being part of Art in the Park March 28 at 8 p.m. register. www.latchamartcentre.ca in the event of a fire. You have less than Stouffville’s Talent Competition? We are Saturday June 13, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. $50 + taxes and fees 60 seconds to escape your home if there looking for singers, dancers, actors, bands, Memorial Park ww2.ticketpro.ca/19onthepark.php Youth Open Studio - Free! is a fire. Early detection is the key to safely musicians or anyone with talent they would Thursday, April 2, 9, 16, 23. Ages 12 - 18. escaping. Know at least two ways out of like to perform! We are currently accepting artist PODCAST Storytellers: Lance Anderson and Blair Drop in to the studio between 4 - 8pm to every room. Designate a meeting spot for applications and invite you to be one of the Packham Hosted by Johnny Max work on a project, or bring one of your your family to gather and meet the fire Submit your audition video via email by many fine artists at this juried show and News, events and happenings around town with own. Materials provided for project. Bring hosts Glenn Jackson and Cassandra Papas Music and stories department. Plan for those who may need April 15, 2020 to: Ashley Arruda - ashley. sale. Cash prizes: 1st - $500, 2nd - $200, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. snacks, listen to music, get creative! additional assistance. Get out and stay out. [email protected]. Open to ages 8 - 18. 3rd - $100 People’s Choice: $300. To request New episode every Monday on: Call 905 640 8954 to register. www. 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