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Ms. Wynne has placed herself in our May 11 issue where the three Just More than Half the Picture By Richard Bercuson the unenviable position of, like ev- candidates answered two ques- ery NHL coach, hanging around tions I put to them. I’d asked for a too long to avoid people looking for maximum of 400 words per answer. Lorne Coe ways to dump her. Andrea Horwath, While all complied, Coe’s respons- Non-conformist, I am, as Further testaments to my lack of who seems like she’d do a decent es got right to the crux of matters, Yoda might say. Possessing party alignment: Mike Harris’s ap- job, hasn’t the deep support need- especially on the exasperating neither his sagacity nor age, proach left me cold though there ed to be regarded as a winner. highway 412/407 issue. The others when it comes to voting, I rest were bits I cottoned to. Dalton Mc- provided fluff. While it was his party mostly on instincts borne of careful Guinty gave us a brief respite till, However - and here’s the rub, as under Premier Harris that sold off reading of the plethora of yawning well, you know the rest. A teacher The Bard once wrote - in a provin- the original highway, it’s been the pronouncements from candidates. and union rep, I wanted so much to cial election, your local candidate Liberal party which has left us with like his change of direction. Other can very much have an impact on the east of Brock Rd. debacle. I admit I once voted for Bob Rae, approaches to issues puzzled me. your life, especially if they appear but just once. Similarly, I liked as- to make sense in spite of the party Indeed, while I don’t much care for pects of Ed Broadbent’s federal Which brings me to the present and leadership. It’s why I’m support- the chap he’d answer to, Coe is far platform way back and gave him my my first election while in Brooklin. ing Lorne Coe. He’d be just as ef- more likely to make headway with support though I knew full well his I am not excited. I should be and fective a candidate if anyone else local problems than anyone else. candidate in my riding didn’t have this ticks me off. It’s because I hate led the PCs so I’m counting on his Confident, am I. a snowball’s chance of winning. As being faced with decisions that will good sense to be for Pierre Trudeau, my Montreal leave me in a muddied quandary. able to navigate MP who once kissed my mom as the expected he left a constituency speech? Yes, Ford’s bluster turbulent waters had to vote for him because mom So it goes these days. There is lit- around the Ford OOPS on us! vessel (which is would have disowned me. His son, tle I’ve read about Doug Ford nor In our May 11 issue, we published the respons- le Dauphin, yawn. Stephen Harper seen in the debates or interviews not a lock). This, too, will be his es to questions posed to three provincial candi- got my vote once, too. I don’t recall that gives me much confidence dates vying for this riding’s seat: Lorne Coe, Leisa why though it wasn’t because he’s a he knows what he’s doing. Bluster first real election as he won the Washington and Niki Lundquist. Though their re- rabid hockey fan whose son played doesn’t count. (And zany compari- sponses were printed verbatim, the last half sen- against my nephew. Excuse me, Mr. sons with the U.S. presidential em- seat in 2016 in a bye-election. His tence of Ms. Washington’s answer about highways Prime Minister, could you kindly tell barrassment are absurd and best 407/412 was inadvertently chopped. your kid to let Noah keep the puck? left ignored.) background is local politics and that’s where the Here is Ms. Washington’s last sentence in its en- gap between him tirety: “However, if there is clear evidence that the We accept advertising in good faith but do not and other candi- highway is not being well used as a result of the endorse advertisers nor advertisements. tolls, if elected MPP, I would be happy to bring this All editorial submissions are subject to editing. dates becomes “Proud to be a Brooklinite” a chasm. He to the attention of the Minister of Transportation Founded in 2000 • Published 24 times annually For advertising information, contact: and request that a thorough review is undertaken 905-655-7642 knows whereof Editor, Richard Bercuson to maximize the use of the highway.” 613-769-8629 • [email protected] Email: [email protected] he speaks. Locally owned and operated. Next Issue: Friday, June 8, 2018 Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2018 A publication of Appletree Graphic Design Inc. To the point, read We apologize for the error. Friday, May 25, 2018 Brooklin Town Crier 3 Our Councillor’s Report by Rhonda Mulcahy North Ward Councillor, Town of Whitby • [email protected] Municipal Issues in the Provincial Election First, no matter who is elected in because as you will read below, the June 7 provincial election, we, what we are asking for is a partner- as Whitby Council, will always strive ship that will make our community a towards developing good things for better place to live, work, and play. Whitby through a solid working rela- tionship with our local MPP (Mem- Broader media will focus on the ber of Provincial Parliament). province-wide issues but locally, these issues will have the greatest But now to business: Our council impact on each of our households. has sent its priorities to our provin- It’s worth a read to understand the cial government as well as to our local issues and pose your own local candidates and party leaders. questions at the door when they Let’s hope they’re paying attention come calling. Whitby Releases Election Priorities Publication Ahead of the 2018 provincial elec- development of affordable housing tion, the Town of Whitby has re- in their communities, particularly in leased a new publication highlight- our downtowns; ing several local provincial priorities for residents and local candidates • provide sustainable programs to to be aware of. help fund critical municipal infra- structure services like roads and To support local priorities and bridges; and, Whitby Town Council’s 2014-2018 Goals, the Town has identified the • adopt new enhancements on pub- following seven provincial priorities: lic safety, including changing the Ontario Building Code to require • spur local job creation through the installation of fire sprinklers in funding for local initiatives, such all new residential construction. as Whitby’s Innovation Accelerator and District; “As a Town, we are committed to making Whitby the best place to • improve traffic flow and build a live, work and visit,” said Mayor Don more equitable and effective trans- Mitchell. “Partnership at all levels of portation network in Whitby, includ- government is critical to enabling ing removing tolls on Hwy 412 and positive change in our community. local control of historic Downtown We believe that provincial support Brooklin; of these seven priorities will make a true and positive difference to Whit- • partner with municipalities to cre- by and its residents.” ate complete and connected com- munities, such as the Transit Village The Provincial Priorities publica- in Port Whitby; tion is a summary of the important issues the Mayor and Town have • consider the impact of legislation supported and communicated to on lower-tier municipalities and the province during this Council small businesses, such as Bill 148 term. To view the full Provincial Pri- (Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act) orities publication, visit http://www. and cannabis; whitby.ca/en/resources/news- room/provincial_election_2018_ • explore more opportunities to as- tow_priorities_final.pdf sist municipalities to promote the 4 brooklintowncrier.com Friday, May 25, 2018 2018 Whitby Election Workers Needed The next and early Whitby July. municipal 2018 Redmen Schedule election will Some of the take place important HOME on Monday, positions Excelsiors @ Redmen • Wednesday, June 6 October being hired Kodiaks @ Redmen • Wednesday, June 13 22, 2018. for include To support the election, the Town Vote Tabulator Operator, Deputy Chiefs @ Redmen • Wednesday, June 20 has launched its call for election Returning Officer, Poll Clerk, Revi- Lakers @ Redmen • Wednesday, June 27 workers as more than 150 people sion Clerk and Greeters. In particu- Rock @ Redmen • Wednesday, July 4 will be scheduled to work at desig- lar, the Town is looking for residents Kodiaks @ Redmen • Wednesday, July 11 nated voting locations. Voting loca- with previous election experience, tions will be set up at local schools intermediate to advanced computer Lakers @ Redmen • Wednesday, July 18 and community gathering places skills and the ability to deliver excel- Rock @ Redmen • Wednesday, July 25 throughout the Town. lent customer service. All Home Games at Iroquois Park in Whitby at 8:00PM Interested residents can apply for For more information, visit whitby. positions and find more information ca/vote, email [email protected] – including position descriptions and or call 905-430-4315. AWAY duties, qualifica- Redmen @ Rock • Friday, June 8 at 8:00PM tions, work hours, Redmen @ Lakers • Thu June 14 at 8:00PM training and pay rates – at whitby.ca/ Have the Doctor Redmen @ Kodiaks • Sun June 17 at 6:00PM vote. The deadline Redmen @ Chiefs • Tue June 26 at 8:00PM to apply is June 14, Come To You Redmen @ Lakers • Thu July 5 at 8:00PM 2018, at 4:30 p.m. Free of Charge with your valid Redmen @ Excelsiors • Thu July 12 at 8:00PM Only those select- Ontario Health Card (OHIP) ed for an interview Redmen @ Rock • Mon July 16 at 8:00PM will be contacted. Redmen @ Kodiaks • Sun July 22 at 6:00PM Interviews will take (905) 619-6641 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week place in late June www.durhamdoctorshousecallservice.com For tickets and more information please visit www.brooklinredmen.ca WORSHIPWORSHIP DIRECTORYDIRECTORY Community Calendar Burns Presbyterian Church Brooklin United Church 765 Myrtle Rd West 19 Cassels Rd. E. (just 4 minutes north of Brooklin) Sunday Services at 10:30 am Fri., May 25: 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Raise $20 and get a tee-shirt 10am Worship, Kids Zone Fun & Nursery Care Sunday School & Nursery Care (4th Friday of each month) To pre-register or sponsor: “Discovering God, Sharing God’s Love” www.brooklinunited.ca 905-655-4141 or , Teen Leadership Council 905-430- 8014 905-985-7784 905.655.8509 www.Burnschurch.org Come catch the Spirit! at Brooklin Library or visit communitycaredurham.on.ca/ Whitby Library’s Brooklin Branch seeks events/walk-for-mental-health Teen Leadership Council members to St. Thomas’ Anglican Church Renaissance share ideas & assist with special events Sat., June 16: 10 am - 2 pm : 101 Winchester Road East Baptist Church of Brooklin and programs. Grade 9-12 students earn Nova’s Ark 8th Annual Friendship Walk Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:30 am 40 Vipond Road (Just West Of Library) community service hours. From Grass Park, Sunday School & Nursery Program (10:30am) Sunday Worship & Kids Program 10:30 a.m. Snacks provided. No registration required. a 3 km walk led by Bing the Camel Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 905-655-4554 www.brooklinrbc.ca Communion and Healing Service For information, email Afterwards, music by Workin’ Dawgs We’re here for Brooklin! [email protected]. and BBQ by Starr Burger 905-655-3883 Also, face painting and interaction www.stthomasbrooklin.ca Sat., May 26: 9 am-1 pm: with therapy animals Brooklin Horticultural Society annual To register, visit novasark.ca or email: plant sale - Grass Park [email protected] Locally grown perennials, annuals, vegetables & more! Vendors selling French Family Storytime: gardening decor & supplies and garden Children and their caregivers can join Advertise With Us products provided by members of the Madame Sue for weekly French Family Ajax-Whitby Community Garden Project. Storytime! A half hour of French stories Members on site to help and songs, with a dash of English! 905.655.7642 with gardening questions. Drop in at Central Library’s Children’s Visit: brooklinhorticulturalsociety.com/ Program Room bhs-plant-sale.html . Tuesdays: 7:25 pm: Sun., May 27: 10 am: Pet Valu Walk for Brooklin Toastmasters Club Dog Guides Practice public speaking at Brooklin Com- Sponsored by BAM Lions Club munity Centre & Library. Contact John The Future is Bright! Begins in front of Pet Valu store Johnstone at [email protected] or at 9:30 am phone 905-683-4439 or Patricia Romano Sponsor through walkfordogguides.com at [email protected] or phone Contact Stephen Colcleugh 905-626-7055. at 905-655-0088 Email: [email protected] 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Community Care Durham (CCD) Sat., June 9: 9 am - 12 noon: Basic Foot Care at St. Thomas’ Anglican Walk for Mental Health Awareness Church. 905-668-6779 Presented by Community Care Durham Port Perry Fairgrounds Mon.-Fri. - Walk 1, 2, or 5 km - BBQ lunch included CCD delivers hot or frozen meals. Brooklin Loads of prizes To order: Karen Andrews 905-668-6779 O Optometric Centre We now carry a large PT selection of Oakley OME If you have a community not-for-profit event you would like included in the calendar, (also Maui Jim, Coach, 905.655.6200 TRIST please email it to [email protected] with the subject line “calendar.” Kate Spade etc). www.brooklineyecare.ca Priority will be given to Brooklin events. Some editing may occur. Feature Section “Our Favourite Place to Bee!” 2018 Brooklin Spring Fair

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Welcome to the Fair! Admission Prices Adults, Seniors & Students $10 each 2018 President’s Message (13-18) Children (5-12) $5 each I am thrilled to bring you livestock or farm and field crops, dress greetings on behalf of up for the parade, share your talent on Children under 5 FREE the volunteer members the Optimist Stage for the Durham’s Best of the Brooklin Agricul- competition, challenge your friends to Family Day Pass $25 tural Society. We have enter the spelling bee or enter to be the (max. 2 adults + 3 children, 12 & under) been busy as bees since Ambassador or Mini Ambassador of our last year’s fair to bring you an awesome great fair and bee apart of our rich history Weekend Pass $20 each 107th Brooklin Spring Fair! in Durham Region. Wristband Policy in Effect We are very excited to announce that I would also like to extend a heartfelt Gate Times award winning Canadian Country Music thank you to our families, our generous Artist George Canyon will be live on stage sponsors, Durham Region and the Town Thursday ~ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday night to kick off our fair. Favou- of Whitby for your continued support year (Midway will open around 5:00 pm rite fair events like the truck and tractor after year – keeping our hive thriving! after safety approval.) pull, demolition derby, farrier competition, Friday ~ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm lawn tractor pull, midway rides, livestock We so look forward to seeing you at the and horse shows return this year to en- 107th Brooklin Spring Fair – “Our Favou- Saturday ~ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm tertain young and young at heart. rite Place to Bee!” Sunday ~ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

I encourage you to explore the many Sincerely, Free Parking ways you can participate in the Brooklin (we request that you leave your pets at home) Spring Fair; display your handiwork in Kristin Williamson homecraft, exhibit in Agri-land with your President, Brooklin Agricultural Society Page 2 Brooklin Spring Fair 2018

History of the Brooklin Spring Fair (brooklinspringfair.com) proceeds to the Red One of the highlights of 1923 was struction of a new arena in 1948, al- Cross to support our that members of the Fair Board and lowed for more indoor events such soldiers. community residents collected field as the Ladies and Children’s Exhib- stones and constructed the Park’s its and a Fiddle Competition. Since 1921 the Fair stone entrance gates. These still has been operating mark the entrance of the Commu- In the 70s, the Fair expanded to at its current loca- nity Park on Winchester Rd. three days adding Bed & Bathtub tion, Luther Vipond Races, Square Dancing, Police Memorial Arena and Sporting activities in the 30s and Tug of War, Horse Pull, and a rab- bit show. Our ’Dairy Princess Competition’ has evolved and today is called the ‘Brooklin Did you know that the Brooklin Spring Fair Ambassador Con- Spring Fair started in 1911? It was test’ which allows for both male a one day event held by community and female participants. residents on the site of Grass Park in Downtown Brooklin. The Brooklin Spring Fair ex- panded to its current four day The Fair was originally held on May format in the early 1980s. It 24 to showcase the highest quality now includes a Midway, De- of livestock in all of Southern On- molition Derbies, a Truck and tario. The local youth participated Tractor Pull and other enter- in running races and other sport- tainment. ing events. Fair day finished with a community dance. Admission to For the last 11 years the Fair early Fairs was .25c for adults, .10c has organized a fun, interactive for children, .25c for rigs and .50c Education Day for local Grade for cars. 3 students to learn about agri- culture and conservation. In 1914 the Fair moved to Mead- owcrest Farm (Meadowcrest Sub- Each year over 30,000 people division) which was owned by John Community Park. Some of the 40s expanded to include lacrosse, enjoy the Fair. Our remarkable suc- Vipond. Our first President was the long standing families involved with football, and softball games as well cess and longevity can be attribut- Great-grandfather of Gary Young, the Fair include: Batty, Ormiston, as horseshoe pitching. The Fair ed to the efforts and dedication of Thomas Hall, who was a farmer Vipond, Grandy, Duff, Patterson, grew to a two day event, held the many volunteering individuals, com- in Brooklin. During the First World Medland, Disney, Jackson, Holliday, first weekend in June because it munity organizations and generous War, the Board donated all Fair and Dryden. usually rained on May 24. The con- sponsors.

Have a Safe and Happy Fair Weekend

from your North Ward Councillor at the Town of Whitby Rhonda MULCAHY 905.442.9828

Enjoy Your Time at the Brooklin Spring Fair!

- One of my favourite places to ‘Bee! ’ Steve Yamada East Ward Councillor This October Elect Steve Yamada Regional Council www.steveyamada.ca (289)-987-8383 Our Favourite Place to Bee Thursday, May 31st to Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 Page 3

Weekend Schedule Thursday at the Fair: 4:00 pm Gates Open 6:00 pm Homecraft and 7:00 pm *NEW KX96 Presents Kick 50 Mile Market Open (A) Off Concert with Headliner 4:00 pm Agri-Land Opens George Canyon (Opening 7:00 pm Official Fair Opening (OS) act: Greg Williams) 5:00 pm Midway Opens (as soon as Safety Inspection is 7:00 pm Licensed Area Opens (B40) 7:30 pm Ambassador Competition (A) complete) **NOTE: Only open TWOONIE RIDE NIGHT! to concert ticket holders 10:00 pm Gates Close

Friday at the Fair: 9:00 am Education Day (Invite Only 4:00 pm Midway Opens 5:00 pm Homecraft and 6:30 pm Kids Creative Corner: Event for Grade 3 Students) 50 Mile Market Open (A) Make and 4:00 pm Antigravity Acrosports (TC) Take Modelling\Dough (A) 9:00 am Sportpony Starsearch 5:30pm Kids Creative Corner: Championships Show (AL) 5:00 pm Honey & Maple Syrup Make and 7:00 pm Truck & Tractor Pull (T) Competition (AL) Take Tractor Pull Flags (A) 9:00 am Youth Equestrian Show (AL) 7:30 pm Durham’s Best: Bands 5:00 pm Farm & Field Crops 6:00 pm Spelling Bee (OS) *NEW 4:00 pm Gates Open to the public Competition (AL) (registration begins at 5:15 pm) (A) 10:00 pm Gates Close 4:00 pm Agri-Land Opens

Saturday at the Fair: 9:00 am Gates Open 11:00 am Midway opens 2:00 pm Aristov Family Circus 4:30 pm Kids Creative Corner: Make (OS) *NEW and Take Demolition Derby 9:00 am Miniature Horse Show (AL) 12:00 pm Birds of Prey Demonstration Flag (A) (B40) 2:30 pm Birds of Prey Demonstration 9:00 am Double Rabbit Show (AL) (B40) 4:30 pm Birds of Prey Demonstration 12:00 pm Antigravity Acrosports (B40) 10:00 am Dairy Goat Show (AL) (TC) *NEW 2:30 pm Kids Creative Corner: Make and Take Modelling Dough 5:00 pm Fire Guy 10:00 am Homecraft and 12:30 pm Kids Creative Corner: Make (A) (High energy fire juggling, 50 Mile Market Open (A) and Take Harmonica (A) ire eating, skate boarding 3:00 pm Fire Guy (High energy fire and comedy act) (OS) 10:00 am Ontario Planetarium 12:30 pm Carriage Racing Derby (T) juggling, fire eating, skate- Travelling Dome (A) *NEW boarding and comedy act) 6:30 pm Kids Creative Corner: 1:00 pm Fire Guy (High energy fire OS) Make and Take Father’s 10:00 am Agri-Land Opens (AL) juggling, fire eating, skate- Day Craft (A) boarding and comedy act) 3:30 pm Spring Sing Talent 10:00 am “Rumble in the Broncs” (OS) Competition 7:00 pm Demolition Derby (T) Farrier Competition (AL) (check-in 3:00pm) (A) 1:30 pm Pet Show (registration 7:30 pm Durham’s Best: Singers 10:30 am Parade (starts at Carnwith at 1:00 pm) (B40) 3:30 pm 4-H Tractor Pull (T) (OS) *NEW & Baldwin) 1:45 pm Pie Eating Contest (A) 4:00 pm Aristov Family Circus (OS) 10:00 pm Gates Close 10:30 am Poultry and Waterfowl Show (AL)

Sunday at the Fair: 10:00 am Gates Open 11:00 am Birds of Prey 1:00 pm Junior Beef Show (AL) 2:00 pm Seminar: How Your Demonstration (B40) Homecraft Exhibits are 10:00 am Agri-Land Opens 1:00 pm Demolition Derby (T) Judged with Speaker Barb 12:00 pm 4-H Beef Show (AL) *NEW Date and Time Weese (OAAS Quailified 10:00 am Homecraft and 50 Mile Judge) *NEW Market Open (A) 12:00 pm Licensed Area Opens (B40) 1:00 pm Tex Rexman: Comedy Cowboy (OS) *NEW 3:00 pm Tex Rexman: Comedy 10:00 am Ontario Planetarium 12:00pm Dirty Dishes (Female trio Cowboy (OS) Travelling Dome (A) *NEW with a 1950’s Nashville 1:30 pm Beef Cattle Show (following sound) (OS) *NEW Junior Show) (AL) 4:00pm Dirty Dishes (Female trio 10:00 am “Rumble in the Broncs” with a 1950’s Nashville Farrier Competition (AL) 12:00 pm Sheep Show & Junior 1:30 pm Kids Creative Corner: sound) (OS) Sheep Show (AL) Make and Take Kids Stress 10:00 am Heavy Horse Show & Light Ball (A) 4:00 pm Gates Close/Fair Closes Horse Show (AL) 12:00 pm Kids Creative Corner: Make and Take Handprint Toddler 12:00pm Dirty Dishes 10:30 am Baby Show (registration Handprint Keepsake (A) (Female trio with a 1950’s begins at 9:30 am) (A) Nashville sound) (OS) 1:00 pm Nail Driving & Log Sawing 11:00 am Midway Opens Competition (LA) 12:00 pm BATL’s Outdoor Axe Throwing (TC) *NEW

(T) – Track, (A) – Arena + Welcome Home Building, (B40) – Back 40, (AL) – Agri-LAND, (BD) – Baseball Diamond, (TC) – Tennis Courts, (PL) – Parking Lot, (OS) – Optimist Stage Our Favourite Place to Bee Page 4 Brooklin Spring Fair 2018

Directors stay years of secondary. Most of the stu- How To “Bee” Busy Every fall, the Fair board - officially dents return from year to year. under the auspices of the Brook- Running A Spring Fair lin Agricultural Society - is disas- Improvements sembled and new directors voted in. This year, Williamson and the Fair By Richard Bercuson Except this has become such a well- directors will oversee a number of oiled machine that few members changes and improvements includ- The next time you theless, the number of step away, thus creating a consis- ing improved security in light of last mutter you’re too hours of meetings and tency in approach and execution. As year’s incident when a teen was as- busy to do some- details is practically in- Williamson proudly points out, the saulted at the midway one night. thing, consider con- calculable. And, every board is a wonderful mix of over and tacting the president year, there are some under age 40-ers to give it a broader “We’re going to wanding (wand of the Brooklin Spring new twists. perspective. scanners) and bag checks,” says Fair for a proper defi- Williamson, “which will happen prior nition of busy. When she began her A key planning component involves to entering the grounds. Everyone two-year stint in Sep- scouting other fairs, examining what will be checked by the security com- Her name is Kristin tember, high on her list they do and how they do it to find pany we hire.” Williamson and, till was to have an opening ways to improve the Brooklin one. the last bit of clean- concert. She got togeth- “Our four-day fair is actually quite Albion, which runs the midway, will up is done after this er with various board large by comparison,” Williamson also hire police officers to patrol year’s fair, she will be members and narrowed mentions. “Markham is probably the and lighting will be checked for dark right there, on site, down the possibilities Disney World of Ontario fairs. The spots. She adds that, as always, directing, advising or till they landed Nova Western Fair in London is 10 days they review every potential aspect of helping. Next Wednesday, the day Scotia country music star George long, but aside from it, Brooklin is an emergency plan to cover injury, before the much-anticipated George Canyon. “He’s a real good person one of the biggest.” lost children, secure gates and fenc- Canyon concert, she’ll be examining to have for our first attempt at this,” es, and so on. It is one component of the site with colleagues to ensure all she says. “His music, though based Once winter hits, the Fair board is in the fair’s organization she does not is ready for the approximately 4,000 in country, crosses over a lot of de- budget talks as they try to nail down take lightly. fans. mographics.” Canyon will appear on sponsors and keep the approximate- Thursday evening, May 31. ly $300 k budget in line. (The Fair During the four days, she’ll be on A Durham water treatment operator, comes under Ontario’s Agricultural the grounds helping “where needed” Williamson is also a Brownie leader Williamson began her involvement and Horticultural Act which makes and making the volunteers aware for the 4th Brooklin Brownies, and in 2004 when she was named Fair funds public knowledge.) From then she’s available any time. On Friday, plays softball when not keeping the Ambassador. The next year, she of- on, a lot of the tasks include either when grade three classes descend mammoth Spring Fair production on fered to serve on the board and has putting out little fires or finalizing on the Vipond Arena for their tour, task. been there since in various capaci- projects. Her personal favourite is she’ll be front and centre with them, ties. dealing with the student volunteers, too. Lots of meetings about 30 of whom assist with various The fair just doesn’t happen, as she “From the start, I considered it a on-site tasks. They’re all high school Given this year’s Fair is being called knows all too well. Since it’s been privilege to be a part of it,” she says. students who obtain community ser- “The favourite place to bee!”, how held at the current location for 107 “At first I helped in the arena asa vice hours as per Ontario Ministry appropriate its president will “bee” years, there’s a certain sameness coordinator of events.” of Education rules that require 40 as busy as one. to some aspects of planning. Never- hours of volunteer work over the four

George Canyon Tickets New to the Ag Tent! There will still be some available at the gate Hydro One’s Electricity Discovery Centre about Hydro One, help customers man- but they’re cheaper online ahead of time. will be visiting the Brooklin Spring Fair as age their electricity costs, and learn about part of the Ag Tent! electrical safety. Tickets are available online until May 30th at $30 each or limited tickets at $40 at the gate The Discovery Centre is a 1,000 square Check out www.hydroone.com/about/cor- on the day of the concert. foot, climate controlled, fully accessible porate-social-responsibility/electricity-dis- double-expandable event trailer containing covery-centre to learn more and be sure Note that admission to the Fair is not in- thought-provoking and interactive exhibits to drop by the Discovery Centre in the Ag cluded in the ticket price. to engage and educate visitors of all ages Tent at the Brooklin Spring Fair!” The Back Forty will only be open to concert ticket holders on the evening of May 31.

To purchase online: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3339242

Our FavouriteWagon Place Wheels to Bee and Ferris Wheels! Friday, May 25, 2018 Brooklin Town Crier 9

23 Put your green ______Brooklin Bafflers forward (9) - A Brooklin Spring Fair Puzzle : by Liz Lowe (clues can be found at brooklinspringfair.com) 24 Fair date changed to first Open House weekend in June due to this (4) For Lynde Creek Crossword 25 1923 Board members collected these for the entrance (5,6) Master Down 1 Its a smashing derby (9) Drainage Plan 2 No microwaving allowed The Town is preparing an update to the Mas- here! (8) ter Drainage Plan for the Lynde Creek Wa- tershed. 3 First Brooklin Spring Fair location (5,4) The Master Drainage Plan is being devel- oped in partnership with the Central Lake On- 5 Police to wage this kind of tario Conservation Authority. It will serve as war (3) a guide for the Town, Conservation Authority 7 Its the one hundred and and affected municipalities in the continued ______BSF! (7) management of the Lynde Creek Watershed and stream corridors, including flood and ero- 9 Hydro One’s new attraction sion control, resource protection and devel- (9,6) opment planning.

13 A kind of dancing at the Fair Residents are invited to provide feedback at (6) the first of two Community Open Houses re- lated to the updated plan. There, through in- 14 Students can learn about formative displays, residents will learn about ______on Education Day (12) the watershed’s existing conditions and will be able to speak with Study Team represen- 16 A place to try your luck (6) tatives. Across 12 The winning ones go on to 4 Competition for Seniors (11) the OAAS Annual 17 Watch out for these in the The Open House will be held on June 5, Convention (5) Carriage Racing Derby (9) 2018, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Town 6 Newest addition to the Fair Hall, main lobby, 575 Rossland Road East, (8,5) 15 Judging based on clarity 18 Fair proceeds were donated Whitby. among others (4) to this organization in WWI 8 Spring Fair Arena (6) (3,5) 16 The fair moved to this farm For information, visit whitby.ca/studies or contact Project Manager Antony Manoharan, 10 Homecraft Theme: Our in 1914 (6,5) 19 Optimist Stage Favourite Place to ____ (3) entertainment (8) Water Resources Engineer, at 905-430-4300 20 Lively competition (6) x2346 or [email protected]. 11 One of the early sporting 21 Competition for the activities (8) 22 Country Music headliner (6) horses (7) Our Favourite Place to Bee! Thursday, May 31st to Sunday, June 3, 2018

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itive mosquito pools seen in 2016. them with mosquito screening.

West Nile Virus Cover standing water • Drain water from areas such as “Mosquitoes lay their eggs, which pools and chair covers, and also then become mosquito larvae, in from containers such as ceramic Surveillance Begins standing water,” explained Ross pots, wading pools, bird baths, plant- MacEachern, Acting Director, Health ers, etc. Durham Region Health Department Durham Region had three confirmed Protection with the Health Depart- has started West Nile virus (WNV) human cases of WNV in 2017, com- ment. “Therefore, area residents are • Check that roof gutters are cleared surveillance and control activities for pared to two human cases in 2016. reminded to remove or cover any and draining properly. the 2018 season. WNV is a mosqui- standing water around their homes to-borne disease that is spread to The Health Department routinely to help reduce the development of • Clean and properly maintain swim- humans through the bite of an infect- traps batches of adult mosquitoes, mosquito larvae.” ming pools and outdoor hot tubs. ed mosquito. Mosquitoes become known as mosquito pools, as part infected by feeding on the blood of of its ongoing WNV surveillance ac- The Health Department recom- • Remove all unused tires from your birds that carry the virus. The dis- tivities. In 2017, 10 of the mosquito mends the following to help minimize property. ease is not passed from person to pools trapped by the Health Depart- potential mosquito breeding sites: person or from bird to person. ment tested positive for WNV. This • Ensure that drainage ditches are represents the same number of pos- • Chlorinate rain barrels or cover not backed up.

To help reduce the possibility of being exposed to WNV, resi- dents are encouraged to take these precautions:

• Wear shoes, socks and light- It’s Planting coloured clothing with long sleeves and full-length pants when outside, especially over- night, between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most ac- Season! tive. Bougainvillea Succulents Diplodenia • Use insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin, follow- ing Health Canada’s safety tips on using personal insect repel- lents. More information on us- ing insect repellents containing DEET can be found at https:// www.canada.ca/en/health-can- ada/services/about-pesticides/ insect-repellents.html?_ga=1.1 90416748.61038264.1464190 033.

• Ensure doors and windows have screens that are tight-fit- We Have Everything You Need for Spring Planting... ting and in good repair. – We Have Pots, Planters and Baskets by the Thousands • Keep grass, shrubs and hedg- es trimmed.

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We are flush with... Throughout the summer, the Health Department will con- Fruits & Vegetables duct activities to monitor WNV concerns, including implement- Herbs ing a weekly adult mosquito- trapping program, a larval mos- Perennials quito surveillance program and a larviciding program involving Bedding Trays regional catch basins, as well as identified mosquito breeding 4” Basket Stuffers stagnant water sites. For more information on WNV and so much more! and the Health Department’s surveillance activities, please call the Health Department’s Environmental Help Line at 905- 723-3818 or 1-888-777-9613, Gift Certificates or visit durham.ca/westnile. Available! H Port Perry Hwy. 7 Manchester

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Our Brooklin Kids By Leanne Brown Where kids want to “Bee” at the fair

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