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I also believe that it certain fi nancial strain, and the Effi ciency, Advocacy, Strength, We are made up of three distinct is incumbent upon us to push for numbers speak for themselves – The Times’ Meet the Candi- Leadership, and most importantly, communities with three distinct more affordable housing options we’ve gone from a projected over- dates series continues this week Experience. identities, along with a rich and in future development, and adopt a draft when I took offi ce to now with the three candidates vying proud agricultural history that has more aggressive approach to eco- over $20-million dollars in those for the Ward 2 seat. Campaign slogan: Experience spanned generations. I know those nomic development – specifi cally, reserves. It wasn’t easy either – it Incumbent Michael K Beattie Matters – Now, More Than Ever. families, we’re one of them. I will the marketing of industrial lands in was a 6-4 vote. I endured 6 months faces of against Laurie Mortimer do everything in my power to en- an effort to bring more well-pay- of delays, stall tactics, debate and and Lorrie Macfarlane – who will What are our most important sure that our community remains ing jobs to New Tecumseth. even veiled hints of being legally all be asking for your vote this Oc- challenges facing the commu- one that is unique, one that is di- In the long term, we have received challenged that could have cost me tober. We’ve asked the questions, nity? We are about to go through verse, and one that is poised for a MICHAEL K. BEATTIE clear direction from residents on my seat. I spent $3200 of my own they’ve answered the call. Meet a period of very heavy lifting in bright future. the desire to have an indoor swim- money on a legal opinion clearing your candidates for Ward 2... terms of infrastructure upgrades, ming facility, and I will advocate me to proceed. I did that because capital projects, and maintaining What type of leader you will for a feasibility study to be includ- I knew it was the right thing to Michael K. Beattie and enhancing levels of service. be? I will be the same leader I ed in the 2019 budget so that we do for my constituents and for all The completion of the water pipe- have always been – accessible, can move this project forward. I residents – and I’d do it again. We Full Name: Michael Kenneth line and infrastructure in Totten- approachable, accountable, and fi rmly believe municipalities need need experienced and principled Beattie ham, construction of Fire Station now experienced and battle- and deserve a greater share of the leadership and strong advocacy – Town of Residence: Community #4, and a drainage master plan for tested. I will govern myself with household tax dollar. Nine cents of that is exactly the kind of Council- of Alliston, New Tecumseth the whole municipality, but es- integrity, humility, and a servant’s every dollar is simply not enough, lor I have been and will continue Length of time in New Tecums- pecially for Beeton, are all top of heart. The seat I sit in and the of- not when municipalities have the to be. I am proud of my record, eth: 38 years – the Beattie family mind for me. We must also con- fi ce I hold are not mine, they don’t greatest share of infrastructure and proud of the work my col- LORRIE MACFARLANE have called New Tecumseth home tinue working with the provincial belong to me. They belong to projects and services to oversee. I leagues and I have accomplished, since 1906 government on the vital redevel- the people who have elected and will do all I can to work with our all the while holding the line on opment of Stevenson Memo- entrusted me to represent them. provincial and federal partners to tax increases. New Tecumseth is Primary reason you’re run- rial Hospital. Stevenson has been I have never and will never lose push for more money made avail- among the largest contributor to ning: I’m running again because punching above its weight for sight of that. I know how to nego- able to New Tecumseth and to all the County of Simcoe Levy, and I received a strong and decisive many years, but it’s our time, it’s tiate and reach common ground, municipalities. is also among the lowest in terms mandate in 2014 from the people our turn, and I will offer any and I know how to debate and stand of property tax rates. We have of Ward 2. I have honoured the all help needed of me to keep this fi rm in my convictions, I know What are the biggest fi scal chal- slashed tax increases by more than Oath of Offi ce I took, I have fol- important work moving forward. how to win, and I know how to lenges in our municipality, and half over the previous term when lowed through on what I ran on in Developer speculation has never lead. I am ready to put my experi- what do you envision as the taxes rose an astounding 22%. I 2014, and I have attended every been higher in New Tecumseth ence and my knowledge to work best way(s) to address them? will continue to advocate for low- Council meeting over the course than it is now. Mega-develop- and hit the ground running on Day LAURIE MORTIMER The short answer: I’d rather build er taxes, less bureaucracy and red of this term ensuring my constitu- ment and urban sprawl is just one 1 after the election. a 10-million dollar indoor pool tape, maintaining service levels, ents always have a voice and a wrong vote away. Now, more than As I’ve said, I have much more to Also, the agreement regarding the many people want, than a 15-mil- economic growth, and position- vote at the table. I am running to ever, we need strong, unwavering, do and much more to offer. Tottenham Airport will expire next lion dollar Town Hall practically ing our community for responsible ensure we as a municipality main- principled and experienced rep- spring. I have absolutely no appe- nobody wants. As I’ve mentioned, planning, growth, and environ- tain control over our future, and to resentation on Council that is op- What are your priorities for tite to renew or extend that agree- we are about to embark on sev- mental stewardship. ensure that developer speculation posed to urban sprawl. I opposed change in our municipality, in ment by so much as one day, and eral years of very heavy lifting in and intrusion is kept away from it as a candidate in 2014, I ran on the short term. What about in I will do all I can to ensure that terms of infrastructure and capi- What innovative projects would policy setting and decision mak- it, I won on it, and my position has the long term? In the short term, agreement and that nightmare for tal projects. I took on a big fi scal enhance life in this area? As I’ve ing. I’m running because while not and will not change. we must keep moving forward surrounding residents comes to an challenge as soon as I took offi ce. mentioned, an indoor swimming we have accomplished a great with the water pipeline to Totten- end. We must implement a local My 2015 motion that reversed the facility will be a great compliment deal together, we have much more What do you cherish most ham, and we must lend any and all transit system that compliments disastrous development charge to our Parks Recreation and Cul- work to do, and I have much more about this community? New support to Stevenson Memorial and enhances what the County of collection policy enacted by the ture Department, but we also need to offer. I’m running to continue Tecumseth is a municipality en- Hospital and its redevelopment. Simcoe plans to roll out in our re- previous Council saved us from a greater variety of programs, such

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A router is required for multiple users. Xplornet® is a trademark of Xplornet Communications Inc. © 2018 Xplornet Communications Inc. The TIMES – August 23, 2018 – Page 3 as STEM (Science, Technology, of North Bay in between Alliston going anywhere. What do you cherish most about it is important to pay for what we downtown Alliston to offer lunch- Engineering, and Mathematics), and Beeton – changing the face this community? The small town need. I am not opposed to involv- es once a week to those in need. as well as more academic and of New Tecumseth, forever. My Lorrie Macfarlane feeling. I love going to the grocery ing the community in fundraising We hope to see this expanded as education-based programming – position has been consistent and store and meeting people I know to facilitate projects. required. not everyone in New Tecumseth clear over the years – I opposed it Full Name: Lorrie Macfarlane from other places and if we don’t plays hockey or sports. It’s been as a candidate, I’ve opposed it as Town of Residence: Alliston know names we still say hello! What innovative projects would Laurie Mortimer a great honour to spearhead and a Councillor, and I will continue Length of time in New Tecums- enhance life in this area? I be- launch New Tecumseth’s first ever to oppose it every step of the way. eth: Moved to Everett Aug 20, What type of leader you will be? lieve the Alliston BIA Rurban Full Name: Laurie Mortimer Youth Advisory Committee. The That said, this development will 1999, to Alliston Jun 13, 2014. Honest and trustworthy. I see no Events have been a huge success. Town of Residence: Alliston YAC has done great work dur- come back to Council, which is Primary reason you’re run- point in making false promises or A big pat on the back for all in- Length of time in New Tecums- ing this term and I’m very proud why it has never been more im- ning: I have always been political- unrealistic commitments. If some- volved! Things such as our first eth: 45 years living, playing and of them. Together, we’ve worked portant to ensure we elect a Coun- ly and community minded. I feel thing is not possible I would rather Rib Fest, the Mayors Rodeo, Po- working. It’s a great place to call on many initiatives such as mental cil that is not beholden or loyal to a strong sense of responsibility be upfront with that. If there is a tato Festival and the like all draw home. health, environmental awareness the development community. I’ve and commitment to my commu- situation that can be worked out tourists to our area. These events Primary reason you’re run- and conservation, arts and culture, taken them on before and won, nity. I love the small town feeling down the road, let’s plan for that. I offer increased exposure and rev- ning: I’m seeking election in and LGBT youth advocacy. Our and I’ll take them on again if need and the friendliness. I hope that as will not tell people what they want enue to local business while show- Ward 2 to make a positive dif- youth deserve a voice and a seat be. we grow we do not loose this. I to hear just to get a vote. casing our lovely trio of commu- ference within the Town of New at the table, and I look forward to want to be a part of making New nities. These events again offer Tecumseth. I’ve lived here all my continuing that important work. How do you envision communi- Tecumseth a thriving, safe and en- What are your priorities for the opportunity for families and life. And chose New Tecumseth as While Youth make up about 1/3 of cating with constituents? This is joyable place to live. change in our municipality, in neighbours to have fun and rec- a place to raise my family. our population, seniors also make not something I need to envision, Campaign slogan: Together we the short term. What about in reation without leaving the area. Campaign slogan: Slogan is up about 1/3 of our population, because this is something I have can! the long term? As mentioned pre- The Hospital renovations will of simple for me as I live it everyday and our population is aging. That already been doing for the last four viously I would love to see more course be a great asset to our com- as a Successful Real Estate Broker is why I will be advocating to form years. I have always been acces- What are our most important varied recreation. What is have is munity and it is important to sup- with Royal LePage RCR Realty. a Seniors Advisory Committee, so sible and approachable to my con- challenges facing the communi- good, but we can do so much bet- port this also. ‘Helping You Is What I Do’ that our seniors can contribute to stituents, and that won’t change. ty? I would say major challenges ter. I would like to see things that the betterment of our community That said, I have and will con- are recreation and transportation. keep families playing together and What is your perspective on What are our most important the way they always have over tinue to lend my help to any and I see our kids out on their skate- being active. Perhaps cross coun- the best way to collaborate with challenges facing the commu- the years, and we can make New all residents, regardless of what boards and bikes and honestly, I try ski trails? A real dog park? Bike other levels of government to en- nity? In the next 4 years New Tecumseth more age-friendly and ward they happen to live in. That’s would love to see a really great trails? The options are endless. For sure a sustainable and prosper- Tecumseth will be facing many a better place for our seniors to the commitment I made when I Skate Park, one we can be proud the long term, I would really like ous future for our area? I believe challenges. Growth and Devel- live and thrive. These are just two received such a strong mandate, of. I don’t want the kids to feel to see us advocate for more afford- we need strong, balanced voices opment, potable/aesthetic water projects that I will move to take on and I promise nothing less once that they are not considered or able housing options. Being a par- representing our community and for all residents. Parks and Rec- personally. re-elected. I’ve worked with our important. Skateboarding is now ent on a limited income I under- it’s needs. We have to be able to reation that suits all members of school administration to make our an Olympic Sport and why could stand the concern of trying to find advocate for New Tecumseth with this community. Infrastructure What is your perspective on communities safer for our kids. we not provide a place that could decent housing within a budget. clarity, at times simply not taking and road safety for all. And let’s the best way to collaborate with I’ve worked with our local BIA’s birth the next champion? We have If we involve various stake hold- no for an answer. This will take not forget the forever struggle of other levels of government to and Chambers of Commerce on the space, we just need the com- ers perhaps we can come up with representatives who will go the affordable property taxes and af- ensure a sustainable and pros- some innovative projects and mitment to see the project through positive options. It is a frighten- distance and are able to present fordable home ownership. I bring perous future for our area? The events that benefit all residents. to completion. I also understand ing prospect to not be able to put solid arguments with full knowl- a knowledge to the table that few best way to collaborate is to be I’ve gone to bat for residents when from a long time resident that the a roof over your head, we really edge in a factual yet passionate others running in the election can available and to be open-minded developers failed to adhere to proceeds from the Potato Festival need to make this a priority for the way. There will always be some share. We have one of the most af- and part of the solution. We are project completion timelines. I’ve since inception were to provide an future health of our town. give and take so we must be rea- fordable tax bases. I want to keep among the largest contributors to worked with our seniors to ensure indoor pool for the community; sonable and realistic with our ex- it there. the County, and we must leverage our community is more accessible they are still waiting! There is no What are the biggest fiscal chal- pectations. that during budget deliberations and age-friendly for them. I’ve reason that we have so many ice lenges in our municipality, and What are your priorities for and negotiations. Our voice must advocated for and implemented rinks and an indoor soccer pitch what do you envision as the best How do you envision commu- change in our municipality, in be loudly and clearly heard among many traffic calming and com- yet lack a place where families way(s) to address them? This is a nicating with constituents? I the short term. What about in other levels of government – es- munity safety measures, after can swim all year round and have difficult question to answer with- imagine meeting people on the the long term? My future pri- pecially when their decisions are residents got nowhere for years access to lessons. Our community out first hand knowledge of what street and talking to them, I would orities for New Tecumseth include the wrong ones. As an example, under previous terms of Council. has depended on Base Borden (in- is currently on the books. Howev- encourage emails as they allow prioritizing our Hospital and as- 35 acres of forest just outside of Most importantly, I have perfect cluding myself!) for this service er, as a citizen I suspect that keep- for time to fully understand the sisting with its vision and growth. Beeton was destroyed when a attendance at all Council meetings but it is time we stood on our own ing our infrastructure on pace with question and answer with full in- I care that we get Tottenham con- developer decided they wanted to over the course of this term, mak- two fins! Our Township is grow- growth is a tremendous challenge; formation in a reasonable amount nected to the same water source as “farm” that land. The County of ing sure my constituents are repre- ing by leaps and bounds and we how to prioritize what projects are of time. the other residents and this needs Simcoe had jurisdiction over that sented and heard. My phone is al- must be ready for this; strong fam- of the greatest benefit. Everyone to be a priority. I’m also a believer decision, the County Council vot- ways on, my door is always open, ilies make for a strong community will have their ‘wish list’ and keep- What will you do to continue to and supporter of a Town operated ed to allow for the destruction of I’m not a hard guy to find, and that and good recreation options can ing that balanced with real need be involved with the community facility that includes an indoor that forest, and that land has never will not change. I have every in- only help. I am also aware of the must be difficult. Everyone wants should you not win? I currently pool. I know previous councils since been farmed. It was wrong. tention of winning, losing is just challenge of getting around now to keep taxes low and we would volunteer at the Humane Society have tried to find affordable transit I commit that, for as long as I am not an option – especially now. that our downtown services have certainly not want to over burden with small animals and would within our communities that will privileged to sit on Council, de- The stakes have never been higher moved to opposing ends (Allis- our citizens. I however believe in continue to do this. I have also be- connect us all. I believe this needs velopers that decide they want to than they are now in this election. ton having a great challenge with avoiding debt at all costs and think come involved in a new program Continued on Page15 be farmers, will remain farmers. I have fallen in love with this job, this). Our community may not yet Another glaring example of in- I believe I have earned and will be ready to support a bus system trusion is the mega-development receive another strong mandate however other small communities currently being deliberated at the from the people of Ward 2, and have taken advantage of alternate former OMB known as the Mat- I will continue to move New Te- conveyance providers and I think tamy Cappuccitti development cumseth *Forward*. Win or lose, we should also be examining all – which would drop a staggering I will be in the Council Chambers options for those who need this 15,000 home community the size over the next four years – I’m not service.

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Changing History Brock’s Banter: Grand Slams BY BROCK WEIR damage. ty involved in a verbal disagreement to pinpoint We consider it troubling that political By the time you cooled off, you could replace exactly where things went off the proverbial correctness has so seeped into our think- At the risk of sounding like one of those the receiver, thus opening back up the conduits rails. ing that it becomes okay to take down any typical, “get off my lawn”-type people who of communication. You can’t figure out exactly what you said statue of John A. Macdonald, not only our think that everything was rosier in their for- Nowadays, all this can be done with the wave that set someone off, thus leaving room for all first prime minister but Canada’s foremost mative years in comparison to today’s sup- of a finger, whether you’re lightly touching the around ignorance and, perhaps worse, not being founding father. posed slippery slope into rack and ruin, I End Call button on your phone, or doing away able to take some pride in yourself for sticking No one reading this today was around sometimes worry about this up and coming with a conversation – or potential conversations to your guns on an issue – whatever the issue when the residential school system was generation. – on social media platforms like Facebook with happens to be. put into play with Macdonald one of its There, I said it. a simple click or tap. In our fraught political climate – and, in this architects, and with its stated goal to “kill It’s not so much that I think my child- From standing on what some might consider case, I am not just talking about endless debates the Indian in the child” because our First hood heyday of the late 80s and the 1990s just a little bit in from the sidelines, this appears on the whys and wherefores of what is going Nations brothers and sisters were consid- was anything special or out of the ordinary to to be happening with increasing – and alarming down in our neighbours to the south; we have, ered at the time by colonialists to be sav- reminisce over. Certainly not. I haven’t fully – frequency. after all, just put a provincial election to bed, a ages. jumped on board, for instance, with the cur- The maddening part of it is that it can be done municipal election is just warming up, and there It is a good example of the road to hell rent nostalgia bandwagon that has seen such so swiftly, barely allowing any time for any par- Continued on Page 15 being paved with good intentions, not that television shows like Will & Grace, Full it changes history although it does go a House, and the ill-fated Roseanne revived long way towards explaining it. for a new generation. (Although, in the in- Removing Macdonald’s statue, as was terests of full disclosure, I am more than just recently done in Victoria, B.C., is nothing a little bit excited for the Murphy Brown re- but a knee-jerk reaction from progressives boot, as I think it will be particularly relevant who have no idea of the times in which in today’s political climate). Macdonald lived but nonetheless want to Nor am I inclined to revisit my ill-ad- deliver harsh justice. vised days of sporting a rat tail, or of mov- But the bigger question to ask is who ing through the halls of my office wearing was complicit in the failed residential Hypercolor everything, as I did through school experiment, because the last resi- elementary school, thinking I was too cool dential school didn’t close until 1996. for….well, school. So, every prime minister between Mac- It’s the simpler pleasures today’s genera- donald and Jean Chretien share the culpa- tion is missing. Think of the unique and sin- bility of this disaster. gular sensation of slamming down the phone The residential school system could receiver back onto its cradle. If you still have have been stopped at any point along a land line in your house, they might still the way between the 1870s and the mid- have a chance. But, if your phone is one of 1990s, but it wasn’t. those newfangled portable devices, we’ve And this is why it continues to fester, got a problem. and why frustrated but uneducated social In my experience, the strength in which manipulators think knocking Macdonald one used to slam the receiver back down on off his pedestal is the right course of ac- its cradle was in direct correlation to what- tion. ever nonsense you heard coming out of the But it proves nothing but our collective business end of things. ignorance. If you were listening for a few minutes to a Updating history may be more difficult telemarketer telling you that “you may have than revising it, but dismissing Macdon- already won,” a rather half-hearted slam ald as a racist by 21st century values is as might follow. If it was a family squabble, wrong as wrong can be. a couples’ quarrel, or something that could It was his vision and his promise to in- actually impact your life in a tangible way, clude British Columbia in Confederation chances are the slam might be firmer and by building a connecting railroad are rea- more decisive. sons why Canada exists today as one vast And, if you slammed the phone down hard nation. enough, you could hear the bells tinkle ever The United States had just bought Alas- so slightly from inside the works. Depending ka from Russia, and it looked as if British on the conversation you just had, sometimes Columbia was about to join that union un- those faint peals were a balm for the soul. til Macdonald sealed his own deal. Sometimes slamming it down wasn’t By today’s standards, Macdonald was enough. If you really wanted a breather from indeed a racist. someone, you could simply place the re- By the standards of his time, however, ceiver down beside the phone for as long as he just an ordinary man, but a man with a you wished, and peace would reign until you spectacular vision of the future. got over it and put the receiver back where Revising history gets us nowhere. it belongs. Updating history, however, gets us edu- The beauty of the system was that it was cated. impermanent and carried with it minimal

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Published every Thursday The TIMES – August 23, 2018 – Page 5 New Tec Votes 2018: Meet your Ward 1 candidates BY WENDY GABREK sources to help us to thrive and outreach to our residents the two most vulnerable sec- work with everyone so that and we need to tap into these and to let them know that tors of our community. We we can all benefit. Ward 1 – Continued from resources. they have a strong advocate need to continue to work to the August 15th edition of in their corner. At the same improve our hospital, pro- How do you envision com- The Times... What do you cherish the time, I want to work with vide greater opportunities municating with constitu- most about this commu- others on the larger issues for our youth in recreation ents? I’m well known as Full Name: Geoffrey Wayne nity? We still remain a which need vision, determi- and apprenticeship opportu- being a very open and ap- Noye small and caring community nation and an ability to think nities, and to provide sup- proachable person. I take the Town of Residence: Alliston at heart. We can still walk outside of the box. port for our volunteers. time to talk to people and to Length of Time in New Te- down the street, talk to our understand what their needs cumseth: Proudly, I’ve lived neighbours and receive a What is the biggest fiscal What is your perspective are. I understand the under- for 21 years in the Town of helping hand. People still challenges in our munici- on the best way to col- lying issues in our commu- New Tecumseth, and 14 care for each other and we pality, and what do you viding service to residents. laborate with other levels nity, and I know how to find years in Ward 1. I am the take pride in our town. envision as the best ways Most importantly, we need of government to ensure a solutions by knowing how to only candidate who currently to address them? We are to support our volunteer ser- sustainable and prosper- connect with the right people resides in Ward 1 running in What type of leader will seeing declining financial vices such as the fire depart- ous future for our area? to get things done. Ward 1. you be? I will be a strong assistance from upper lev- ment, social support groups, We need to ensure strong and effective leader who lis- els of government with hospice and hospital volun- and continuing communica- What will you do to be in- Primary Reason for Run- tens to people and who goes limited resources available. teers and all of the value that tions with the Province and volved with the community ning: I truly care about our to bat for them. People who We can’t keep raising taxes they bring to a rural commu- our local provincial repre- should you not win? I’m community. I’ve been fortu- know me know that I am not and we have to ensure that nity. sentatives. We also need to going to continue to do what nate to meet so many great in this for my own personal new development will make work with our neighbouring I already do and continue to people over the years, and I gain. I have worked tire- valuable and lasting contri- What innovative projects municipalities and the Coun- be involved in the commu- enjoy helping people. I want lessly with local community butions to our community. would enhance life in this ty by partnering and finding nity, to talk with and enjoy to give back to the commu- groups. I work with respect We need to become more area? We need to provide efficiencies in providing ser- my neighbours, and to help nity and becoming a Council- and I work with people to get efficient in service delivery, greater support for seniors vices. This takes a positive people whenever I can be- lor will give me the ability to positive things done. and to generate pride in pro- and for our youth. These are attitude and a willingness to cause that is who I am. work with others to take on bigger challenges with great- What are your priorities for er effectiveness. change in our community, in the short term? What What are the most impor- about in the long term? My X CROSSWORD tant challenges facing the short term priorities are to community? We are seeing keep up with and build upon PUZZLE NO. 441 a lot of growth and the prob- the positive work that is al- 11. Republic in Central lems that growth can bring. ready being done in our com- Africa We have higher expectations munity, especially through 12. 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BY WENDY GABREK twenty years, Maplelane Farm has bred and con- tinues to breed Golden Retrievers. Maplelane Farm Event Centre, located Maplelane is also a licensed municipal shelter at 6311 12th Line in New Tecumseth, recently and operates an all-breed rescue. celebrated the grand reopening of its newly ex- With the recent kennel and training hall ex- panded indoor training facility with an “all dog, pansion complete, Maplelane is offering doggie all day long” celebration on Saturday, August 4. day camp seven days a week from 6 a.m. – 10 Owned by Sherri Hall, and operated by her p.m. (don’t forget to BYOF – bring your own daughter Jennifer Hall, Maplelane Farms offers food!) as well as overnight boarding, and after- everything a puppy needs, in a place that’s per- hour drop-off, for up to 20 dogs, including in- fectly suited to reconnect with your best friend. home boarding, with no breed restrictions. Hall, an educated veterinary technician and Healthy and active themselves, the Halls be- Pets Without Boarders volunteer, has been lieve in a holistic approach to dog care, and are working with animals for more than 35 years. saddened by the obesity epidemic facing man’s Her experience started in her teenage years best friend. while supervising horse camps, and rescuing “We believe in an all-inclusive approach to and rehabilitating wildlife. Those beginnings led dog care,” said Hall. “We don’t charge more for her to operating a successful kennel, breeding, extra exercise, but we do ensure all of the ani- boarding and training facility. mals in our care get the appropriate amount of Maplelane Farms is the parent company of healthy activity based on their needs.” Bye Bye Birdie Goose Control, and Elite De- With full sized scales on the property, Hall’s tection Dogs – all a division of K9 Pest Man- goal is to encourage people, and their dogs, to agement Group, along with Maplelane Golden get more fit. Retrievers. “We offer agility training for $20/hour,” said Bye Bye Birdie works with clients to develop Hall on a great way to get your pooch into shape. customized programs for animal and goose con- “First timers pay for a private lesson – so you trol services as well as holding the municipal ani- don’t injure your dog due to lack of knowledge. mal control contracts for New Tecumseth, Town We also sell raw foods and are looking to ex- of Innisfil, Town of Georgina, Town of New- pand that business by adding new freezers in the market and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. near future.” Elite Detection Dogs provides sales and ser- At Maplelane, they also offer Wellness days, vices for detection of bedbugs. Hall’s success doggie chiropractic, seminars on dog health and in this area is not only attracting attention, it is nutrition, and puppy yoga. receiving recognition – as she won the South The Hall’s pool is also available for rent. Simcoe Business Excellence award in 2008, for “Again, first timers pay for a half hour lesson Entrepreneur of the Year. to establish the dog’s level of ease,” said Hall. Hall has been nominated by the local RBC “And don’t forget – people are allowed in the branch for the prestigious RBC Women’s En- pool too!” trepreneur of the Year for the past several years. Next year Maplelane Farms will celebrate its Elite Detection Dogs holds some of the larg- 25th anniversary, and the Halls hope to use the est municipal housing contracts in the region. In occasion to break the Guinness World Record addition to being one of the top detection dog for Most Golden Retrievers Gathered in One companies in Southern Ontario, Hall also is a Place (currently held in Scotland to mark 150 certified WDDO trainer (the first in Canada), years of the breed – 361 Goldens gathered in and an official Noseworks judge with the UKC. July 2018). Maplelane Farm Event Centre offers a variety As New Tecumseth is host to several dog of spaces for dog training and events, including training facilities and a lot of “serious dog peo- CGN Testing, Disc and lure coursing fields, dock ple”, who compete with their dogs, Maplelane diving, barn hunts and other dog sport events. Farms hopes to become your one-stop-shop for “We’ve hosted large and small weddings too, your furry friends. our facility offers a unique pet-friendly wedding The Halls say the top three things to watch out venue,” said Hall. for when it comes to your best friend’s health Located in Alliston, the fully insured venue, are: with multiple fenced park-like acres running ad- 1. Over vaccinating jacent the Trans Canada Trail, Maplelane offers 2. Poor Diet – preservatives, additives hydro and running water, ample parking, por- 3. Lack of exercise table toilets, separate off-leash toileting area and During their grand opening, the Hall’s of- a show grounds office. fered demos, door prizes, gift cards, and 10% Maplelane Farm Golden Retrievers is a li- off cards. censed breeding, training and boarding kennel, For more information visit www.maplelane- and supporter of COPE Service Dogs. For over farm.k9pmg.com

HANGING AROUND AT MAPLELANE FARMS – 7-week old Golden Retriever puppies are fully weaned ready to go to their forever homes. PHOTOS BY WENDY GABREK The TIMES – August 23, 2018 – Page 7

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Doors Open comes to New Tec for the first time next month The Town of New Tecumseth is working with Tourism Simcoe County and its municipal partners to offer Doors Open, a free event aimed at opening doors to our commu- nity’s cultural and heritage sites. Each year, communities across Ontario take part in the Doors Open program to provide complimentary access to cultural and heritage locations to the public for one day. This county-wide event aligns with Culture Days weekend and offers a tremendous showcase of our heritage and cul- tural sites. On September 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven sites across New Tecumseth will participate in Doors Open. Whether you are exploring on your own or with family and friends, Doors Open has something for everyone. Enjoy complimentary Doors Open programming be- tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at each participating site:

• Beattie’s Distillers (6673 Line 13) • Museum on the Boyne (250 Fletcher Crescent) • Historic Tour of Alliston hosted by the Alliston Business Improvement Association (Departing from 51 Victoria Street East) • Historic tour of Beeton hosted by the Beeton-Tot- tenham Business Improvement Association (De- parting from D.A. Jones Library, 42 Main Street West) • Seven Star Masonic Lodge (28 Victoria Street West) • Sir Frederick Banting Homestead (5116 Sir Freder- ick Banting Road)\ PEOPLE OF THE LAND – (Above) People of the Land, a new exhibition on now at • South Simcoe Railway (Mill Street West) the Gibson Centre, opened last Thursday evening. Inset: Sculptor Bill Nasogaluak displays one of his pieces. PHOTOS BY MIKE FELDMAN Please join us in making New Tecumseth’s first ever Doors Open event a success. For more information on Doors Open, please call 705-435-4030 x.1802 or vis- it www.doorsopenontario.on.ca. Indigenous fine art comes to the Gibson Centre BY MIKE FELDMAN Many visitors had the op- Joe Greene has been an been primarily a sculptor portunity to meet and speak artist for over 20 years and but also makes drawings and Last Thursday evening with artists Joe Greene, Bill belongs to the Cayuga of the paintings in acrylics. Bill has was the official opening re- Nasogaluak and Cyril Hen- Wolf Clan and lives at Six been a full-time artist since ception of the People of the ry. All three artists sculptures Nations near Brantford, ON. 1992. Land exhibition and sale, are sought after internation- Bill Nasogaluak is Inuit Cyril Henry has been an which will run through till ally by established art galler- from Tuktoyaktuk, North- artist for over 24 years and September 21. ies and collectors. west Territories, and has belongs to the Onondaga and lives at Six Nations. 194 McEwan Dr. East, Bolton In addition to over 50 other 905-857-2646 artists’ works on display, a ShowtimesShowtimes for for Friday, Friday August November 24, 2018 4 to Thursday,Thursday NovemberAugust 30, 102018 collection of world renowned painter Norval Morrisseau MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (PG) (TOBACCO USE,SOME SCARY SCENES) CLOSED ALPHACAPTIONED, 2D DVS¬Æ (PG) FRI-SUN,FRI,TUE 3:55, TUE 6:55; 12:45, SAT-SUN 3:30, 12:45, 6:30,3:55, 6:55; 9:30; MON,WED MON, 6:55 WED, THUR 3:30, 6:30, completed this rare exhibit. 9:30KEVIN HART: WHAT NOW? 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The TIMES – August 23, 2018 – Page 9 35th Annual Meet Your Neighbour Picnic welcomes hundreds of local residents

BY WENDY GABREK said event co-organizer, Stephanie MacLellan. “It truly does take a vil- The 35th Annual Meet Your lage.” Neighbour Picnic, held each year “And a big shout out to an MYNP in the Beeton Park, was an over- Gold Sponsor Trillium Ford Lin- whelming success with hundreds coln of Alliston,” adds MacLellan. of residents from all over New Te- “A great company who always steps cumseth in attendance. up to the plate for our community. New for 2018, FAB, or ‘Fund for Thanks so much!” a new Arena in Beeton’, hosted the The day began with a Pancake ever popular silent auction, and the Breakfast, hosted by firefighters Tottenham Beeton & District Cham- with New Tecumseth Fire & Rescue ber of Commerce (TBDCC) hosted Station #2 Beeton, followed by a a vendors marketplace. day-long slo-pitch ball tourney. Also participating was the Bee- At 10 a.m. the silent auction in- ton–Tottenham Business Improve- side the Beeton Rotary Hall opened, ment Association, or BTBIA, with as did the TBDCC vendor market- the donation of a stage, cash and place. musical entertainment. At 11 a.m. children’s activities A charity barbeque, hosted by started, including a bouncy castle, members of council and those seek- face painting, basketball game and ing election in the October 2018 fishing pond. election, raised $600 for the Our A barbecue lunch, complete with Town Food Bank – serving more Twist and Shout ice cream, was than 100 families monthly. served at noon, followed by the Sponsors for this years event musical styling of Wes Martyn and included Trillium Ford Lincoln Friends, live on the BTBIA stage. Ltd. (Gold); Ontario Water Werx At 5 p.m. the championship game (Silver); and Aylea and Jeff – The began, and a free traditional corn Hummel Team of Coldwell Banker roast began. Ronan Realty Brokerage. Overall a great day in the Beeton “Thanks also to the Beeton Mixed Park, and an event not to be missed Slo-Pitch League for organizing the in 2019. Mark your calendars now – MYNP ball tournament this year. this event takes place the third Sun- The winners were ‘The Muddcats’,” day in August each year. PHOTOS BY WENDY GABREK Advertise with us and growyour business!

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BY BRIAN LOCKHART

The North Dufferin Baseball League is in championship playoff round action with both Junior and Seniors teams working toward cap- turing the title in their divisions.

Junior Division

The Junior Division is now in the champion- ship series with the Mansfi eld Cubs up against the Ivy Blues in the fi nal. The Cubs took a 2-0 series lead after win- GOLFING FOURSOME – Ryan Shearer, Matt Kelly, Luke MacDonald, and Rob Crumbie hit the links. ning 11-0 in Monday night, August 20’s game PHOTO BY WENDY GABREK in Mansfi eld. The series got underway on Sunday, August 19, in Mansfi eld. 12th annual Ronan Realty Charity Golf Game One of the series was set for Fri- day night but had to be postponed after a day Classic raises $10K long rain fl ooded the fi eld and made conditions un-playable. BY WENDY GABREK today is Coldwell Banker Ronan Realty, Brokerage, with The opening game got off to a hot start with more than 60 agents. the Cubs getting four runs in the fi rst inning. The 12th Annual Ronan Realty Charity Golf Classic Marc’s mantra, “Doing business while giving back”, They kept ahead for the rest of the game and took place at Woodington Lake Golf Course in Tottenham works well on the golf course, and everyone in attendance managed to leave the diamond with an 11-8 on Thursday, August 16. was happy to contribute to the overall success of the day. win. More than 200 golfers took to the links, in a best-ball The Ivy team was short benched for the scramble format, to raise funds for local charities includ- opening game and managed to play with only ing Matthews House Hospice, Contact Community Ser- two outfi elders but they still did a good job de- vices, the local Food banks (Our Town – serving Totten- fensively. ham and Beeton, and The Good Shepherd in Alliston), My The series is a three-game affair with game Sister’s Place (the local women and children’s shelter), three scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, in Ivy. and Sunshine Kids. Results were not available at press time. Included on the roster that day was Toronto Maple Leafs hockey player, Travis Dermott, #23, who signed Senior Division autographs, took pictures with golfers, and donated two signed jerseys for the live auction. The Senior Division of the NDBL is down to The day included a pie throwing and putting contest, four teams playing for a spot in the champion- raffl e draws, Closest to the Pin, and a Hole-in-One ve- ship fi nal. hicle donated by Trillium Ford Lincoln Ltd. There was The round two series are best-of-fi ve match also Italian artisan gelato by Cremahh, and a warm-up ups with the team winning three games or six courtesy of Pure Impact Fitness of Beeton. points taking the series. Teams are awarded Coldwell Banker Ronan Realty founder Marc Ronan two points for a win and a single point for a tie. started the tournament to use an avenue of recreation, en- The Ivy Leafs are up against the Clearview joyment and community spirit – all while helping local Orioles in their series. charities. After two games the Leafs are leading 2-0. This year, 194 golfers and 210 guests for dinner, raised The other series pits the Bolton Brewers $10,000 in just one day. Proceeds will be turned over dur- against the defending champions New Lowell ing a cheque presentation ceremony at the Ronan Realty Knights. Company Sales Rally” to be held at the Gibson Centre Game one of that series got underway on on September 18. Sunday, August 19, in New Lowell. Over the past 12 years, the Ronan Realty Charity Golf The Knights took an early lead with a 3-2 Classic has raised close to $260,000. win over Bolton Marc Ronan was born and raised in the Adjala Town- Both series will be over by mid week and the ship. He entered the real estate business in 1982. He comes Talia Bellissimo and Lauren Ronan, daughter of Marc Ronan, two remaining teams will battle it out for the from a family of seven, and having enjoyed a successful watch over the Hole-In-One vehicle donated by Trillium Ford championship Strother Cup. career in real estate while giving back to the community, Lincoln. he started the Ronan Real Estate brand in 2007, w hich PHOTO BY WENDY GABREK The TIMES – August 23, 2018 – Page 11

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