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The Streams Balla-Musselman Abotti with Antonietta Gear Up at Greenhawk Sports Town with Jim Mason New this month Millennial Matters Wintersong | 2020 with Cassandra Papas From Where I Live with Bruce Stapley January Feature Giving Back by Dave Mills FREEDOM MOBILE Page 12 2 FROM THE EDITOR R

Welcome to 2020. On the Road in Whitchurch-Stouffville (OTR) is the Monthly magazine of the Town. The purpose of which is to communicate with residents, promote local businesses, support agriculture, develop tourism and build

T community. As elected officials and public servants, we have the duty to perform these tasks and to defray costs through advertising and sponsorships, if possible. To this end, Bruce Stapley, former Editor of the Stouffville Free Press will be handling all advertising inquiries in the future as a third party - our

O integrity as conveyors of Town news, community stories and events shall not be compromised. Bruce's contact: bstapley@ sympatico.ca. In the inaugural issue of 2020, we present a more cohe- sive and logical publication. New for this year - Columnists! Cassandra Papas kicks it off with a refreshing look at Millennial Matters. Guest columnists Dave Mills writes about Giving Back, and the trending Antonietta presents Abotti. Permanent columnists are humbly introduced this month, both being former newspaper editors and local celebrities. We are laden with heritage and pride with this announce- ment. Bruce Stapley will give a re-birth to his historical From Where I Live, while Jim Mason will give rise to SportsTown, a long-overdue community-building subject that has been overlooked in OTR. Shelehova Finally, Glenn's Council Corner and Community News is sec- Sings ond to none. In this issue, we are pleased to be featuring thirty Beautifully local businesses and/or community partners. PAGE 4 David Tuley, Editor | [email protected]

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4 SOCIETAS 10 WHAT'S ON PAGE 3 Streams of Balla-Musselman 5 WHERE NEXT 12 CENTRE CITY PAGE 6 6 GEAR UP 14 HEALTH & WELLNESS Gear Up at Greenhawk PAGE 8 BUSINESS MEETS DEVELOPMENTS 7 15 The Whitebelt

8 NEED TO KNOW 16 COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 11 Millennial Matters

PAGE 16 From Where I Live with Bruce Stapley

NEWSFLASH PAGE 17 The January Yorkworks schedule for For Women, and English Conversation For Sports Town Workshops & Events is available. These are Newcomers. with Jim Mason great resources for the job seeker. Themes All classes and most resources at PAGE 18 include Grabbing Resumes & Cover Letters, Yorkworks are free of charge. Yorkworks Giving Back by Dave Mills Winning Interview Strategies, Networking is an indispensable source for businesses on LinkedIn, Job Search Strategies For looking to start-up, open or expand. Contact: PAGE 19 The Mature Worker, Enterprising Careers 905 640 2352 or yorkworks.ca. Abotti with Antonietta COUNCIL CORNER 3 3 COUNCILCOUNCIL CORNER CORNER 3 When is Main St. construction starting? WhenTown’s name isstays Main the same; 1,235-roomSt. construction seniors’ care center expands starting? to 11 storeys Town’sGlenn Jackson, name Contributor stays the same; 1,235-room seniors’ care center expands to 11 storeys Glenn Jackson, Contributor This is a monthly column summarizing recent ThisWhitchurch-Stouffville is a monthly column summarizing Council decisions. recent Whitchurch-StouffvilleSubscribe to our eNewsletter Council for more decisions. Subscribedetailed information: to our eNewsletter eepurl.com/cKPNg9 for more Maindetailed Street information: Reconstruction eepurl.com/cKPNg9. Earlier thisMain year, Street the MainReconstruction Street Reconstruction. Earlier thisStaff year, Working the Main Group Street was formed Reconstruction to guide Staffthe upcoming Working MainGroup Street was formed Reconstruction to guide theproject. upcoming The Group Main consists Street Reconstructionof various staff project.members, The Council Group members, consists ofthe various Mayor staffand members,seven members Council of the members, public. the Mayor and sevenAt themembers November of the public. 19 meeting, Council receivedAt the an November update from 19 the meeting, Group on Council how the receivedprogress anis going update on from the project. the Group on how the progressIn consultation is going on the with project. the Downtown StouffvilleIn consultation Working withGroup, the the DowntownGroup made Stouffvilleseven recommendations Working Group, tothe CouncilGroup made to sevenconsider recommendations when construction to begins. Council These to considerrecommendations when construction included the begins. opening These of recommendationsEdward Street from included Main St. the to Millard opening St.; of Edwardextending Street the trail from system Main from St. to the Millard Stouffville St.; extendingreservoir to the 6240 trail Main system St.; from expand the parkingStouffville at reservoirboth the 6240 to 6240 Main Main St. St.;lot andexpand the Parkparking Drive at bothlot; re-locate the 6240 theMain lawn St. lot bowling and the facility, Park Drive and lot;extend re-locate Commercial the lawn Street bowling to Park facility, Drive. and A consultant has been hired and is currently extend Commercial Street to Park Drive. ABOVE: The new Mon Sheong Seniors’ Care complex on Sandiford Drive north of Hoover Park Drive, will consist of studyingA consultant the feasibility has been andhired costs and isassociated currently 1,235 rooms in over 1.1 million square feet of space. Council recently approved a zoning change and an Official ABOVE: The new Mon Sheong Seniors’ Care complex on Sandiford Drive north of Hoover Park Drive, will consist of with burying or moving the hydro wires in the Plan Amendment that will allow one of the four buildings to reach 11 storeys. Construction on one of the other studying the feasibility and costs associated 1,235 rooms in over 1.1 million square feet of space. Council recently approved a zoning change and an Official buildings began earlier this year. withDowntown burying core. or moving The Group the hydro has expressedwires in the a Plan Amendment that will allow one of the four buildings to reach 11 storeys. Construction on one of the other Downtownstrong desire core. to improve The Group the aestheticshas expressed of the a buildings began earlier this year. strongarea by desire removing to improve the hydro the wires,aesthetics poles of and the In the extensive consultation, residents and Sandiford Dr. Seniors’ Complex. At the areatelecommunication by removing the wires. hydro wires, poles and businessIn the extensive owners were consultation, asked if they residents preferred and SandifordDecember 3Dr. meeting, Seniors’ Council Complex. approved At the a telecommunicationThe Working Group wires. also outlined the businessthe town’s owners name werebe changed asked if to they “Stouffville,” preferred Decemberzoning change 3 and meeting, an Offical Council Plan approved Amendment a possibilityThe Working of having Group entrance also signs outlined built the on the“Whitchurch” town’s name or to be remain changed the tosame. “Stouffville,” Over 74% zoningfor 162 changeand 176 and Sandiford an Offical Drive Plan to allow Amendment for an possibilityMain Street, of installing having entrance traffic signscalming built devices on “Whitchurch”of the respondents or to remain indicated the same.they preferred Over 74% foreleven-storey 162 and 176 building Sandiford on Drivethe property. to allow for an Mainand the Street, possibility installing of installing traffic publiccalming wifi. devices of“Town the respondentsof Stouffville” indicated as the official they preferred name. eleven-storeyThe development, building owned on the by property. the Mon Sheong andThe the land possibility acquisition of installing and design public work wifi. on “TownThe of question Stouffville” was as posed the official to the publicname. Foundation,The development, will eventually owned bybe the a four-building Mon Sheong EdwardThe land Street acquisition is scheduled and for design 2020 whilework theon becauseThe question the Town was is beginning posed to thea branding public Foundation,seniors care will complex eventually with be 1,235 a four-building rooms and Edwardactual construction Street is scheduled would proceed for 2020 in while 2021. the becauseinitiative thein which Town we is beginningwill be evaluating a branding and seniorsover 1.1 millioncare complex square feet.with 1,235 rooms and actualConstruction construction of would the westproceed segment in 2021. of initiativere-designing in which our corporatewe will be identity.evaluating Staff and overThe 1.1 zoning million change square only feet. affects one building. MainConstruction Street (Ninth of Line the to west Edward segment Street) ofis re-designingwanted to know our what corporate name identity.they branding. Staff TheThe other zoning three change buildings only affects will be onesix-storeys. building. Mainscheduled Street in (Ninth 2022 withLine theto Edward Downtown Street) core is Despitewanted Councilto know choosing what name to keep they the branding. Town of TheOne other of the three buildings buildings is will currently be six-storeys. under scheduledunder construction in 2022 withduring the 2023 Downtown and 2024. core DespiteWhitchurch-Stouffville Council choosing asto thekeep official the Town ofname, Oneconstruction. of the buildings is currently under under construction during 2023 and 2024. Whitchurch-Stouffvillethey did choose to brand asthe the municipality official asname, construction. Whitchurch-Stouffville Stays. Following they“Stouffville.” did choose to brand the municipality as Whitchurch-Stouffvillea lengthy community engagement Stays. Following process “Stouffville.”The branding and corporate identity that saw over 3500 residents and business initiative will continue in January with COUNCIL MEETINGS: a lengthy community engagement process The branding and corporate identity Generally, 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. every other Tuesday in the COUNCIL MEETINGS: thatowners saw contribute over 3500 their residents opinions, and Council business on initiativemore extensive will continue public consultation. in January with Be Council Chambers, 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville. Generally, 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. every other Tuesday in the December 3 choose to keep the Town’s name as on the lookout at cometogetherws.ca/ Listen live: townofws.ca/cmlivestream. owners contribute their opinions, Council on more extensive public consultation. Be Council Chambers, 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville. Live tweets: @ws_townhall Decemberthe “Town 3of choose Whitchurch-Stouffville.” to keep the Town’s name as onbranding-corporate-identity the lookout at cometogetherws.ca/ Listen live: townofws.ca/cmlivestream. the “Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.” branding-corporate-identity Live tweets: @ws_townhall 4 SOCIETAS

Latcham Art Centre ORGANIZED CHAOS

On December 12, 2019 Latcham Art Centre welcomed over 200 guests to the opening reception and awards ceremony for the exhibition, Organized Chaos—an exhibition of artworks from the graduating art class of Stouffville District Secondary School (SDSS). An important part of Latcham Art Centre’s community programming, students work with the curator in developing a professional exhibition that reflects the artistic styles, histories, and ideas taught over the course of their semester. Inspired by modernism, this year the class Organized Chaos elected to explore different states of emotion Above (left to right) and self-expression by incorporating personal Avery Lawrance, Kyela Wil- liams, Dalia Rahhal, Mika experiences and discoveries into their works. For Lavictoire, Sana Ahmed, example, the photograph series Home by artist Ivy Hills Dalia Rahhal reflects four beautifully captured Right (left to right) Student artist and winner, images of what home means to her. Rahhal was Dalia Rahhal and Latcham one of five jury-selected winners this year for her Art Centre curator, Alex Hartstone exemplary work and technical skill. A well-de- served acknowledgement, she was met with a resounding applause from classmates, friends, LATCHAM ART CENTRE and family. 2 Park Drive Among Rahhal, the four other winners latchamgallery.ca include: Sana Ahmed, Ivy Hills, Avery Lawrance, Next Exhibition and Kyela Williams. In addition, SDSS awarded Katja van den Enden Mika Lavictoire with the “art supplies” award for Opening Reception: her dedication and skill throughout the semester. January 11, 2-4pm

Christ Church Presents: JAN 18 * 7PM 254 SUNSET BLVD. EKATERINA SHELEHOVA with VALENTIN BOGOLYBOV

For one night only, Christ Church Stouffville Bogolubov, who was born in Latvia, where he presents a musical evening with classical, con- studied piano, violin, voice and choral conduct- temporary, musicals, Chopin and tangos in ing. At 24 years old he was awarded First Prize at the Great Hall. Leading the show is Ekaterina the Latvian Piano Competition and the Panbaltic Shelehova, one of opera's outstanding new Piano Competition. vocalists. While being raised in Hamilton, After completing his studies at the Moscow Ekaterina won first place in three Kiwanis Conservatory, he returned to Riga at Latvian Competitions, and later won three Gold Conservatory to teach piano. He became an assis- Medals in Vocal at the Conservatory of Music tant conductor in Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. As in Toronto. a pianist, he has collaborated with the greatest Currently, Ekaterina lives in Milan, Italy, Russian singers and has both played piano and where she is taking part in an Improvisation conducted at the Kremlin. A Canadian citizen Concerts Series creating her own music and since 1995, Valentin currently teaches piano and is a frequent performer at the Antonio Belloni vocal art throughout Canada. Theater, which is famous across Italy as one Tickets for this spectacular evening are $30, avail- of the smallest opera houses in the world. Her able at the Christ Church office or through eventbrite. range and style are incredible; samples can be ca. The event is sponsored by Bruce & Heather heard at www.shelehova.com. Anderson, O'Neill Funeral Home, Ken Prentice, Supporting Ekaterina is pianist Valentin Stouffville Optometry, and StageToneScape.

WHERE NEXT 5 theSTREAMS of Balla-Musselman

A recent Council report about watercourse fields south of Brown Hill. The Black River becomes more organized and cuts across Mill naming spiked my wander-lust curiosity. The flows over the Baldwin Dam within sight Run Golf Club, Siloam, Grangeways RV Park, streams of Whitchurch terminate either to of Highway 48 and then meanders through Udora, and Pefferlaw on its way to Lake Simcoe, the north or south, depending which side of Sutton and Briars Golf Club before dumping approximately 10 kilometers east of where the Bloomington Road you are on, which is rough- into Lake Simcoe just east of Jackson's Point. Black River terminates. The Pefferlaw River ly the water divide of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The origin of the Pefferlaw River is more accommodates much motorized boat naviga- Water flows downhill from this east-west gla- the result of field run-off on the east side of tion below the dam in Pefferlaw. cially dumped gravel pile to either the north Ballantrae Golf Club, across Ninth Line and Without the waters generated by the Balla- or south. Those to the south flow into the circumventing Lake Woods Drive. Once on the Mussleman Plateau atop the Moraine, perhaps Rouge River (Bruce, Ratcliffe, Willowgrove, other side of York Durham Line, the Pefferlaw Lake Simcoe would be far shallower. or Little Rouge Creeks) or into Duffins Creek (Stouffville and West Reesor Creeks), but that's another story. This story is the story about the streams Simcoe that are born in Ballantrae/Mussleman's Lake area. These are no small fries on the impor- Lake tance scale. The Balla-Mussleman Plateau Pefferlaw marks the highest elevations atop the moraine Sutton in Whitchurch-Stouffville, ranging from 340- 370 metres above sea level. From there it is a steady descent to either Vandorf (292 m.),

Cedar Valley (275 m.), Mount Albert (257 m.) iver R and Siloam (286 m.). iver

Three major river watersheds that flow into R Lake Simcoe are born on the Balla-Mussleman Keswick Plateau: East Holland River, Black River and Brown Pefferlaw River. The East Holland flows out of Hill Zephyr Musselman's Lake to the west, and is probably

the most impactful locally. It and its tributar- iver

R efferlaw ies cross Vandorf Sideroad no less than eight lack P B times; no wonder that the Vandorf Sideroad environs sometimes looks more liquid than olland Mount Albert solid. H Queensville

After passing the Whitchurch-Stouffville

ast Museum and through Vandorf Park, the East E reek Uxbridge Holland Holland River forms major greenways along a Landing C north-south axis through Aurora, Newmarket Sharon and Holland Landing. Finally, the brown sedi- Vivian ivian ment-laden brown water of East Holland River Hall V meets the dark waters of the Holland River Cedar Tract Valley just before emptying into Cook's Bay of lower Balla-Musselman Lake Simcoe. Newmarket Ballantrae Plateau The Black River is born in two areas of Mussleman's Lake W-S north Ballantrae. The main branch flows out Museum of a subdivision along Ballantrae Rd., and then through the Hall Tract of the York Regional Aurora N E A I Forest, and the centre of Cedar Valley. Vivian O R S M Creek forms the east branch of Black River, G E I D flowing past Taber Farms and Dynamic R A K Greens Wheatgrass near St. Johns Sideroad O on its way through Vivian and Mount Albert. Stouffville The two branches come together in farm 6 GEAR UP

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Greenhawk Equestrian 5 Gormley Industrial Ave 905-888-4666 greenhawk.com 7 WHERE BUSINESS MEETS COMMUNITY Bruce Stapley Introduces Scott Burrowsxx • Christmas / New& Year Others Stouffville

After 14 years of publishing the last truly in 1993. Scott has piloted the local branch of endeavors. “local” newspaper, Bruce Stapley has signed the business since his father Jack died in Ron Schell of Schell Lumber poked fun off. Bruce wrote in December 2019, “The time 2004. Scott has continually appeared in the directly at Scott Burrows in the Stouffville Free Your has come to stop the press and call it a day.” local press since his childhood, but now as an Press. Just after the 2010 municipal elections, Natural Stone Interlocking Stone He retires as one of Stouffville’s great jour- adult – supporting tree planting initiatives, Ron ran an Ad dedicated to electing Scott Headquarters Sale $1.28 sq ft nalists in good company with names like Jim school grounds landscape improvement and Burrows for Mayor in 2014. He wrote 13 mock For this & other intergalactic deals drop into the store Mason, Jim Thomas, Kate Gilderdale, Jim giving away 1,000 Stouffville Spirit hockey questions & answers, including things like: Holt, Jim Irving, Karen Brooks, Hannelore tickets for a face-off against the Markham “How do you stand on your platform? ("ver- GARDENSGARDENS Volpe, and Jeff Bower. Bruce may be the last Royals in 2016. Since the Alien Invasion, Scott tically"); What about Downtown traffic prob- local newspaper editor in 140 years of straight has been running an advertisement that fea- lems?INVADING ("sorry, I missed ALIENS that meeting, FINALLY couldn’t MEET THEIR MATCH AT THE HANDS OF PARKVIEW SENIORS! publishing. tures the "Senior of Month"; now that the find a parking spot").” Ron Schell’s name first In 1896 the editor of the Free Press wrote, Stouffville Free Press is retired, the feature appearedMonday December in the newspaper 12 ... in 1967, when he “Our aim is to make the Free Press a family will continue in OTR. assisted Keith Acton’s hat-trick for a Credit paper, and that we have succeeded, more or Bruce continued with the recollection, “Bob Union 3-0 win over Schell Red & White. His WEWEWE DELIVEDELIVEDELIVERRR less, is proven by the fact that every week and Julie Boadway were equally over the edge name continued to appear with Junior Boys’ NONONO MESSMESSMESS the paper finds its way into the majority of with their Ads. Then Ron Schell of Schell Softball, and Peewee and Bantam action. Like BULKBULKBULK BAGSBAGSBAGS OFOFOF homes… and that greater effort will be put Lumber would get in on the act as he, Bob and the other boys, Ron’s name didn’t re-appear in GRGRGRAVAVAVELELEL &S&S&SOIOILOILL forth in the future in order that the Free Press Scott all go back a long way in Stouffville....to the papers until he became a working adult. In GRGRAVAVELEL &S&SOIOILL as a local paper may retain its position as sec- their school days.” Bob Boadway graduated this case, being quoted as the Office Manager It seemed to be going well until Francesca The suddenly red beasts were so upset they went ond to none in the district.” Bruce, along with university and opened a local dental practice ofIn Schell an effort Lumber to fit in in, 1987, the supportingaliens who have the beenYork Presta of Platinum Tanning Salons opened the straight to Stonehouse Travel to try to arrange wreaking havoc in the Village of Stouffville in his partners, supporters and family, tackled at 2 Main Street West in 1983. He currently Durham Heritage Railway Association in bed to see the result - our aliens had overdone a flight back home. But Kim Macaulay said she recent months decided to hit the tanning salon. it and were red just in time for Christmas! wasn’t licenced for intergalactic excursions! TOYS & TREATS the re-birth of the Free Press in exactly this practices at 12 Park Drive. Dr. Bob has had 1994, coaching minor hockey in 2000, golfing vein. In 2005, local investors pledged $2,500 fun with the press over the years, advertising in the Chamber of Commerce tournament in each for the launch of a community newspa- that the “Ski hills are closed, back to dentist- 2002, expanding Schell Lumber in 2004, and per. The Stouffville Free Press was reborn. ry” with a photo of him skiing, and “You will toasting outgoing Mayor Emmerson in 2014. I asked Bruce, “After all those years of not find him on the golf course this summer” Ron’s name has appeared in the newspapers writing and advertising, what stands out as accompanied by a photo of him windsurfing. no less than 106 times. an exceptional experience?” He gave it some Beyond the fun, Park Drive Dental Centre has Bruce concludes with, “It was unforgetta- thought and said, “Scott Burrows who runs always prided itself on being “Modern den- ble stuff for sure - the highlight of our 14 years Farmer Jacks Landscape supplies and Dr. tistry steeped in small town tradition”, and with the paper!” This story is a fine example of Their green colour restored, they headed off To calm them down, the invaders in turn Next they stopped in at Stouffville IDA to to Parkview Home to engage in some exercises Bob Boadway (and his devilishly creative wife that it has continually supported community wherewent tobusiness the Red meets Bulb communityCafé for a cup. of java. get some lotion for their overbaked skin. Alma with the accommodating residents. Mike Kirby, and Ad creator Julie) who head up Park Drive Barista Gloria Chan took pity on them and Timbers was more than willing to assist, and Elsie Miller, Luella Lofthouse and Sandy Daksis poured them a cup of her finest brew. within a few hours they were as good as new! were first to demonstrate their prowess. Dental Centre weren't afraid to have fun with Bruce Stapley and Scott Burrows at Farmer Jack's, and the Alien Invasion as seen in the Stouffville Free Press their ads. Scott ran a series of full-page ads in comic book style with frame after frame documenting a supposed alien invasion of Stouffville, with me getting pictures of Scott and his sidekick, dressed as ninja aliens, moving around town from business to business, seniors homes and what have you supposedly Eventually the green space bullies reverted They didn’t fare any better when they tried to wreaking havoc until they finally got taken to their old form. But when they said they Then Mario Cimone, Donald Eyre, Alice hijack Peggy Hooper’s scooter. Little did they down by a kids hockey team. It really was an wanted to pop a wheelie on Orville’s scooter know Peggy was a member of the ‘Heaven’s Eyre, Velma Brillinger, Orville Fretz and they soon realized they were messing with Angels’ Scooter Club. Peggy gave chase and absolute riot, and we did it for 5 months in a Tom Brady had their turn at attempting to the wrong crowd as they were unceremoniously the ill behaved aliens took off down the hall civilize the savage beasts. row.” shown the door by Mario and Sandy. fearing for their lives! Many of the Alien Invasion advertisements can still be found buried deep in Farmer Jack’s web site, under the “About/Community Events” tab. Scott Burrows first appeared in local newsprint in 1975, when he scored a goal for Consolidated Sand & Gravel team to down the Schell Lumber team 4-2. These sorts of sports articles with Scott being named con- Thinking they’d have better luck at Parkview tinued through 1983. In 1985 he was written The petrified pair were shown the elevator Village, the aliens tried to join in a line dance But once again their bad behaviour got the door by Peggy, who made it quite clear she’d with residents Teddy Clark, Lily Weng, Jill best of them and they were taken down by up as being a delegate for 4-H. Scott helped his Commers, Violet Thompson, Mieke Delange and rearrange their body parts if they returned! the spry seniors. father launch a business named Farmer Jack’s Gennie Cuthbertson. Is this the end of the line for the ‘out of line’ invading green monsters? Have they indeed met their Waterloo? Stay tuned!

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Employment Growth & "Growing" the Greenbelt Checkers Club (ages 5+) Randall Roth, Contributor Town of East Gwillimbury Children can socialize while honing their checkers skills. Date Weekday Time Barcode Davis Drive Apr 8-Apr 9 Wed & Thu 4:00-5:00 PM 10329

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Jan 6-Apr 27 Monr 4:00-5:00 PM o opportunities. Whitebelt areas may be most suitable to 167 gross hectares of serviced employment Y A new book to read and discuss every month using our tween book club sets. A snack will be provided. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is include within an enhanced GreenbeltSt John's S iArea,deroad land that is required to the 2041 planning Classic Storytime proactively working to promote its econom- which will take into consideration a number of horizon. Based on these preliminary fore- An old-fashioned storytime with books, songs, music, puppets, ic development objectives and investment planning and environmental considerations, casts, the south Gormley Employment and more. Peanut-free cookie provided. Date Weekday Time Barcode readiness by pursuing the provision of full including the protection of significant natural Expansion Area would be justifiable from the Jan 31, Feb 28, Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 9472 municipal services to the Town’s existing heritage features, establishing natural linkag- Town’s employment land needs perspective. Date Weekday Time Mar 27, Apr 24 employment areas, and the designation es and buffer areas, and the existing land uses Town staff will be consulting with the com- Ballantrae Jan 9-Apr 30 Thu 10:30-11:00 AM of additional employment areas along the and agricultural capability. Aurora Road munity and landowners and will be hosting a Jolly Grammar (ages 7+) Highway 404 corridor. Conversely, the potential South Gormley Public Open House on January 23, 2020 to Coding Club (ages 9-12) An extension of the Jolly Phonics program, Jolly Grammar teaches In keeping with Council’s strategic priority Employment Expansion Area lands are less discuss the study and present preliminary Using the “CanCode Learn to Code” books, this 4-week club teach- children further spelling, grammar and punctuation concepts. to “expand the tax base through a growing, suitableTown o tof be retained within the Greenbelt recommendations on potential adjustments es participants how to make digital art, video games, and more. Cost: $30.00 Aurora Cost: $20.00 diversified economy”, the Town is focused Area, given their proximity and accessibility and the overall enhancement of the Greenbelt Musselmans m

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(PSEZs) and expanding areas for industrial existing and designated employment areas ing the Town’s submission to the Province Jan 9-Jan 30 Thu n 4:00-5:00 PM 10084

and commercial growth. PSEZs are identi- which provides for a logical extension of requesting the identification of PSEZs along e 4 Apr 9-Apr 30 Thu 4:00-5:00 PM 10085 Jolly Phonics (age 4)

fied in the Province’s Growth Plan - A Place employment developmenty and municipal ser- the Highway 404 corridor. Children learn how to print the letters of the alphabet and sound

w to Grow, as areas for the purpose of long- vices. Furthermore,h a potential employment them out. Cost: $60.00 g Craft (ages 4-6) i term planning for job creation and economic expansion wouldH not infringe on more sensi- Join us for a fun craft to make and take home. Cost: $5.00/class www.cometogetherws.ca/opr Bloomington development. tive environmental areas that are designated Open House: Date Weekday Time Barcode Bloomington Road As part of this strategy for growing a diver- Natural Core Area and Natural Linkage Area January 23, 6-9pm Date Weekday Time Barcode Jan 9-Apr 2 Thu 4:00-5:00 PM 9456 sified economy, the Town is considering withinCity of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation W-S Museum, 14732 Woodbine Ave Richmond Hill Jan 10 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10321 opportunities for expanding and enhancing Jan 24 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10322 Jolly Phonics (ages 5/6) the Greenbelt Area within the Town’s exist- Using the Jolly Phonics method to learn to read and write, stu- Feb 7 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10323 ing “Whitebelt” areas. The Whitebelt areas dents learn to sound out all letters and letter combinations. Cost: Feb 21 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10324 include predominately agricultural lands that $125.00 Mar 6 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10325 are located outside of the Province’s Greenbelt Bethesda Road Mar 20 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10319 Area, which includes the Oak Ridges Moraine Date Weekday Time Barcode Mar 27 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 9463 Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan, as Jan 6-Apr 7 Mon & Tue 4:00-5:00 PM 9459 shown in Figure 1. Potential Gormley Apr 3 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10326 Employment Expansion Area On October 22, 2019, Council directed Apr 17 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10327 Learn to 3D Print (ages 9-12) staff to continue investigations and discus- Commu n ity of In this program children will learn the software used to print ob- CraftS t(ageouffvil le7+) jects, explore the 3D printer, and make a print. Cost: $10.00/class sions with the Province and York Region to Gormley Stouffville Road Main Street facilitate a settlement area boundary adjust- Industrial Area Join us for a fun craft to make and take home. Cost: $5.00/class ment to include the proposed south Gormley Date Weekday Time Barcode e

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7 n 4 8 e the most appropriate Whitebelt areas in 3 9 Mar 18 T Wed 1:00-2:00 PM 10320 Jan 11 Sat 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 9486 the Town for expanding and enhancing the 6 Jan 30 Thu 4:00-5:00 PM 9484 Greenbelt Area. Any potential refinements Easter Piñata (ages 4-6) Mar 7 Sat 4:00-5:00 PM 9488 to the Greenbelt Area would require approval 1 2b WWhitebelthitebelt Are aAreass Total 4 1Total4 ha 414 ha City of Markham Join us as we make colourful piñatas in time for Easter. Note that it will take two classes to make the final product. Cost: $10.00 Provincial Plan Designations and Whitebelt Areas Legend ¯ ORM Plan Boundary ORM Na tural Linkage Area Greenbelt Boundary Greenbelt Hamlet 0 60.75 1.5 3 7 ORM Countryside Area Settlement Area Greenbelt Protected Countryside Whitebelt Areas Kilometers ORM Natural Core Area Rural Settlement Natural Heritage System Prepared October 2019 Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville BABIESBABIES TO PRESCHOOLERS

e-Storytime Megablocks (18 mos-4 yrs) This storytime incorporates videos to complement stories and Play with Megablocks and make new friends! songs. Peanut-free cookie provided.

Date Weekday Time Date Weekday Time KIDSWinterFeb 6 TO ThuGuide TWEENS11:30 AM-12:00 Released PM Jan 6-Apr 27 Mon 10:30-11:00 AM Mar 3 Tue 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library Apr 8 Wed 11:30 AM-12:00 PM KIDS TO TWEENS Free Play (10 mos-4 yrs) WSPL's Winter Guide is jam packed with programming for every Children can start socializing together with a variety of educa- My Checkers Smart Hands Club Baby(ages Sign 5+) (0-12 mos) CONTACT tional toys. ChildrenUsingage groupthe can My socializeSmartJanuary Hands while through system, honing Aprilyou their and checkersand your includes baby skills. can a learn March BreakDate WSPLWeekday | 2 Park Drive | 905-642-7323Time | wsplibrary.caBarcode pullout calendar. Below is a small sample of the more than 100 to communicate through basic sign language. Program fee in- LegoApr 8-AprBattlebots 9 Wed(ages & Thu 9-12) 4:00-5:00 PM 10329 home, a sparkling example of density! cludesprograms workbook. available. Cost: $80.00 Lego Battlebots is the ultimate robot rumble! Build your own robot Date Weekday Time Date Weekday Time Date Weekday Time Barcode using Lego Mindstorms EV-3 kits and then challenge other robots to Jan 27 Mon 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Feb 11 Tue 4:00-5:00 PM Get Your Saddle On! (ages 4-6) Mar 16 Mon 10:15-11:00 AM 9554 Usingbattle. a variety of materials, and our imaginations, we will make a Feb 13 Thu 11:30 AM-12:00 PM BABIESMarDate 26 WeekdayThu TO4:00-5:00 TimePRESCHOOLERS PM Barcode #WSPLTEENS Mar 16 Mon 11:15 AM-12:00 PM 9555 poolCost: noodle $10.00/class horse. Cost: $5.00 Mar 10 Tue 11:30 AM-12:00 PM BABIES JanBABIES 8-Feb 26 TOWed TO PRESCHOOLERS10:15-11:15 PRESCHOOLERS AM 9494 Apr 15 Wed 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Chess Club (ages 8+) Makey Makey (ages 7-9) Date Weekday Time Barcode Children Parachute can socialize Play (2-4 while years) honing their chess skills. LearnDate to Cook!Weekday Time Barcode Turn everyday objects like coins or bananas into touchpads, control- #WSPLTEENS Date Weekday Time Grooving and Counting (ages 2-4) Learne-Storytime to co-operate, be on a team, and practice rhythm and EverMegablocksApr Janget 2125 so hungry (18 waitingSat Tuesmos-4 for yrs) supper10:004:00-5:00 AM-12:00 you endPM PM up eating103309489 peanut lers and more! Cost: $5.00/class balanceThis storytime - all with incorporates a fun parachute. videos to complement stories and Play with Megablocks and make new friends! Jan 4 Sat 2:00-4:00 PM Count with me, say 1, 2, 3! Build numeracy through reading, Date Weekday Time butterApr out 4 of the jar?Sat Learn how10:00 to cook AM-12:00 the basicsPM like pasta,9490 eggs, songs, music, and dancing to learn number recognition and songs. Peanut-free cookie provided. �pancakes, and mini pizzas, so you’ll be prepared when hunger Mar 6 Fri 4:00-6:00 PM Jan 6-Apr 27 Mon 4:00-5:00 PM Girls’ Book Club (ages 9-12) Date Weekday Time Barcode Learncounting to skills.Cook! Cost: $20.00 strikes. Lego Club (ages 5+) Date WeekdayWeekday Time A new bookDate to read Weekdayand discuss every monthTime using our tween Jan 28 Tue 4:00-5:00 PM 9504 Ever get so hungry waiting for supper you end up eating peanut Create and play with Lego. Make engineering masterpieces! Stou-Vegas JanDate 4 WeekdaySat 2:00-4:00Time PM book club sets. A snack will be provided. butter out of the jar? Learn how to cook the basics like pasta, eggs, ClassicFeb 20 StorytimeThu 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Feb 6 Thu 11:30 AM-12:00 PM This Vegas-themedFeb 27 eventThu includes 4:00-5:00casino games PM and performances.9505 Date Weekday Time Barcode Date Weekday Time pancakes, and mini pizzas, so you’ll be prepared when hunger An old-fashionedJanMarMar 6-Apr 24 6 27 storytimeTueFriMon with11:30 books,4:00-6:0010:30-11:00 AM-12:00 songs, PM PMAM music, puppets, Mar 3 Tue 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Formal,Mar costume 10 and Tuedrag dress up4:00-5:00 all welcome! PM (There will9506 be no and more. Peanut-free cookie provided. JanDate 10, Feb 7, Mar Weekday14, Apr 17 FriTime 4:00-6:00 PM real gambling). strikes.Feb 4-Feb 25 Tues 11:30 AM-12:00 PM 10800 Apr 22 Wed 11:30 AM-12:00 PM AprDate 8 WedWeekday 11:30 AM-12:00Time PM Barcode Mar 21 Sat 10:30-11:30 AM 9508 Free Play (10 mos-4 yrs) Stou-Vegas JanFeb 31, 4Feb 28, Tue 4:00-5:00 PM Children can start socializing together with a variety of educa- Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 9472 Apr 28 Tue 4:00-5:00 PM 9507 Hotwheels Fun (ages 2-6) This Vegas-themedDate Weekday event includes casinoTime games and performances. MyLGBTQ+ SmartMar 5 Hands Drop-In BabyThu Sign (0-124:00-5:00 mos)ADULTS PM Date Weekday Time Mar 27, Apr 24 Date Weekday Time Have fun building race tracks and zooming cars and trucks using Formal,tional costumetoys. and drag dress up all welcome! (There will be no UsingYou belong the My at Smart WSPL’s Hands Teen system,Lounge. youPlay and a game, your discussbaby can issues learn that KIDSJan 9-Apr 30 TOThu TWEENS10:30-11:00 AM Feb 22 Sat 4:00-5:00 PM Feb 29 Sat 12:00-4:00 PM theJan Library’s10, Feb 7, Mar Hotwheels 14, Apr 17 collection.Fri 4:00-6:00 PM real gambling). tomatter communicate to you, or through just hang basic out signwith language.friends in Programa positive fee space. in- Math Grade 1 (must be in Grade 1) Jolly Grammar (ages 7+) Will reinforce what is being learned in Grade 1 Math to strengthen Coding DateClub (ages 9-12)Weekday Time AnLegocludes extension Robotics workbook. of the Challenge Cost: Jolly $80.00 Phonics (ages program, 9-12) Jolly Grammar teaches LGBTQ+ Drop-In your Teen child’s 3D Design numeracy & Print skills. Cost: $50.00 Date Weekday Time Using Datethe “CanCodeWeekday Learn to Code” books,Time this 4-week club teach- childrenNutri-Helpers:Use your further engineeringDate spelling,Stress and Management grammar codingWeekday skills and Presentationpunctuationto win the Timechallenge! concepts. This You belong at WSPL’s Teen Lounge. Play a game, discuss issues that AdultJan Colouring 27 Mon 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Ever wanted to design your own figurines, jewelry or puzzles? Learn esLooking participants to indulge how your to make inner digital child, art,or just video respond games, to and your more. cre- Cost:Joinprogram us $30.00 as uses we welcome Lego Mindstorms Margaret EV-3Dietrich kits. and Mona Lee, founders matter toFeb you, 18 or just hangTues out with 4:00-5:00friends in PM a positive space. FebFeb 29 13 SatThu 12:00-4:0011:30 AM-12:00 PM PM JanDate 11, Feb 8, Mar Weekday7, Apr 4 Sat Time 12:30-1:30Barcode PM the basics from design to printing. Cost:ative $20.00instincts? All materials are provided. ofCost: Nutri-Helpers $10.00/class and Registered Holistic Nutritionists, as they Date Weekdays Time Barcode Mar 10 Tue 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Jan 8-Feb 26 Wed 10:15-11:15 AM 9494 Leftover Crafts Day (ages 2-4) Teen 3D Design & Print provide advice for managing stress and tips for eating well to Jan 7-Mar 10 Tues 4:00-5:00 PM 9470 Apr 15 Wed 11:30 AM-12:00 PM Date Weekday Time Barcode Date Weekday Time Date Weekday Time Ever wanted to design your own figurines, jewelry or puzzles? Learn improve your energy. Cost: $5.00 Your preschoolers love making crafts, and we have leftover craft DateDate WeekdayWeekday Time Barcode MarParachute 25-AprDate 29 PlayWeekday (2-4Wed years) 4:00-5:00Time PM Barcode9480 Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 7, Apr 4 Sat 12:30-1:30 PM the basics from design to printing. MathFeb Grade 27 2 (mustThu be in Grade4:30-5:30 2) PM kits from programs - come and make new creations from our LearnFeb to 8 co-operate,Sat be on a team,10:00 and AM-12:00 practice PM rhythm 9491and JanGroovingJan 9-Jan15-Apr 30 15and CountingWedThu (ages 4:00-5:007:00-8:002-4) PM 10084 This program promotes the development of numeracy skills. It fo- fun odds and ends! balanceDate - all withWeekday a fun parachute. Time Barcode Apr 30 Thu 4:30-5:30 PM AprCount 9-Apr with 30 me, say 1,Thu 2, 3! Build numeracy4:00-5:00 PM through reading,10085 Jolly AprPhonics 18 (age 4)Sat 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 9492 cuses on Grade 2 math curriculum. Cost: $50.00 songs, music, and dancing to learn number recognition and Children learn how to print the letters of the alphabet and sound Drop-inDate Tech HelpWeekday Time Feb 10 Mon 7:00-8:30 PM 8671 Teen Advisory Group counting skills. Cost: $20.00 them out. Cost: $60.00 Date Weekday Time CraftDo youFeb (ages have 27 4-6)a questionThu about your4:30-5:30 computer, PM ereader, phone or Lego WeDoDate (ages Weekday7-9) Time It’s your library - have your say on collections and services! Help tablet? Come to the library Wednesdays with your device and Date Weekdays Time Barcode Feb 5, 12, 19, 26www.cometogetherws.ca/oprWed 11:30 AM-12:00 PM #WSPLTEENSJoinRhyming usApr for 30 Timea fun (agescraft Thuto 12-23 make mos) and 4:30-5:30take home. PM Cost: $5.00/class PaintLego FebWeDo Night 20 enables (ages 13+) childrenThu to explore11:30 AM-12:00 the building PM blocks of coding plan events and programs for Stouffville teens. Earn volunteer allow Library staff to provide support and answers. Channelin a real-world your inner environment. artist! Join Cost: us as $5.00 we follow a YouTube tutorial Jan 9-Mar 12 Thus 4:00-5:00 PM 9509 Open House: RhymingDate helps developWeekday early literacy skillsTime - bond and interactBarcode MarDate 24 WeekdayTue 11:30 AM-12:00Time PM Barcode hours towards your community service requirements! Pizza gener- Mandarin Storytime together Teen Advisorywith simple Group poems, songs, and dances. Cost: $20.00 and Makerspace create a masterpiece. All supplies provided. Cost: $10.00 ously provided by Boston Pizza Stouffville. January 23, 6-9pm FebDate 4-Feb 25 WeekdayTues 11:30Time AM-12:00 PM Barcode10800 JanApr 9-Apr 22 2 WedThu 11:304:00-5:00 AM-12:00 PM PM 9456 Enjoy Storytime fun in Mandarin! Peanut-free cookie provided. It’s your library - have your say on collections and services! Help Get crafty with our Cricut, button maker, perler beads, hemp twine, Math Grade 3 (must be in Grade 3) W-S Museum, 14732 Woodbine Ave JanDate 10 WeekdayFri 4:00-5:00Time PM 10321 Date Weekday Time Barcode plan events and programs for Stouffville teens. Earn volunteer duct tape, and more. Fashion your own accessories, nic-nacs, cloth- This program promotes the development of numeracy skills. It fo- Jan HotwheelsDate 8-Apr 29 FunWeekdayWed (ages 2-6) 2:00-4:00Time PM Barcode JollyDate JanPhonics 14 (agesWeekdayTue 5/6) 4:00-5:00Time PM Barcode9501 Date Weekday Time hoursJan towards 24 your communityFri service4:00-5:00 requirements! PM 10322 Pizza gener- ing, and stickers. cuses on Grade 3 math curriculum. Cost: $30.00 Date Weekday Time Have fun building race tracks and zooming cars and trucks using UsingJan the 23 Jolly PhonicsThu method to6:15-8:00 learn to PM read and write,10781 stu- Feb Feb4-Feb 7 25 FriTue 4:00-5:0010:15-10:45 PM AM 103239495 Feb 13 Thu 4:00-5:00 PM 9502 Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 9 Thu 4:30-5:30 PM Makerspace ously the Library’sprovided Hotwheelsby Boston Pizzacollection. Stouffville. dents learn to sound out all letters and letter combinations. Cost: Jan 5-Apr 26 Sun 3:00-3:30 PM AprELL 9-Apr Conversation 30 Thu Circle 10:15-10:45 AM 9496 FebMar 20 13 ThuFri 6:15-8:004:00-5:00 PM PM 107829503 Get crafty with our Cricut, button maker, perler beads, hemp twine, Feb 21 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10324 $125.00 Date Weekdays Time Barcode In this social group, participants can form relationships with oth- Date Weekday Time Teen Gaming Mashup duct tape, and more. Fashion your own accessories, nic-nacs, cloth- Mar 6 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 10325 Apr 2 Thu 6:15-8:00 PM 10784 er people whoDate are learning English,Weekday as well as practiceTime speaking � Jan 3, 17, 31, Feb 14, 28, Mar 26-Apr 30 Thus 4:00-5:00 PM 9510 ing, and stickers. Date Weekday Time Mad Science: True North ScienceFri (Gr. 1-6)4:00-6:00 PM Bring your friends and compete - the Switch and PS4 are out to use and Marlistening 20 with fluentFri English4:00-5:00 speakers. PM 10319 Mar 13, 27, Apr 24 Jan Feb9, Feb 18 13, Mar 12,Tues Apr 9 4:00-5:00Thu PM 4:30-5:30 PM Join MadDate Science for Weekdayan energetic tour ofTime Canadian science!Barcode Begin- with a selection of games. Or kick it old school with our collection Mar 27 Fri 4:00-5:00 PM 9463 Math SK (must be in Senior Kindergarten) ningJanJan in11, 6-Apr our25, Feb snowy7 8, 22, Northern MonMar 7,& 21, Tue Territories4:00-5:00 we’ll discoverPM how9459 animals of popular board games. Date Weekday Time Sat ADULTS2:00-4:00 PM Basic math concepts to increase your child’s numeracy through fun, Teen LeftoverAprDates 3Gaming Crafts MashupWeekdayFri Day (ages4:00-5:00 2-4)Time PM 10326 and humans Apr have 4, 18 adapted and invented their way to survival in cold Jan 3, 17, 31, Feb 14, 28, creative activities. Child must currently be in Senior Kindergarten. Fri 4:00-6:00 PM BringYourApr your preschoolers 17 friends and loveFri compete making - 4:00-5:00 crafts,the Switch and PM weand have PS410327 leftoverare out tocraft use Learnweather. to Our3D Printworkshop (ages will 9-12) finish with a celebratory Mini Fireworks Mar 13, 27, Apr 24 ADULTSJan 11-Apr 25 Sat 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Cost: $60.00Date Weekday Time withkits a fromselection programs of games. - come Or andkick make it old newschool creations with our from collection our Indisplay, thisManga/Graphica program and each children child Appreciation will will create learn thea Canadian Club software Snowball used to printin a cup ob- to Jan 18 Sat 2:00-4:00 PM Jan 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, Mar 7, 21, Craftoffun popular odds(age board7+)and ends! games. jects,bringDo you explorehome. love manga the 3D and/orprinter, other and make graphica? a print. Come Cost: chat $10.00/class with other Sat 2:00-4:00 PM Financial Adult ColouringSeminar: Preparing for the Unexpected Nutri-Helpers: Stress Management Presentation Apr 4, 18 Join us for a fun craft to make and take home. Cost: $5.00/class teens about your reading obsessions. FebDate 21, Mar 20 Weekdays Fri Time4:00-6:00 PM Barcode DrewLooking Keith to from indulge Edward your Jonesinner Investingchild, or just discusses respond how to youyour can cre - PlayJoin andus as Create we welcome for Adults Margaret Dietrich and Mona Lee, founders Jan 8-Apr 1 Weds 4:00-5:00 PM 9471 financiallyative instincts?DateDate prepare All materialsfor theWeekday Weekdayunexpected are provided. in yourTime Time life. Topics could Themedof Nutri-HelpersDateDate crafts just WeekdayandWeekday for Registeredadults each Holistic month.TimeTime Nutritionists, Past crafts includedBarcode Barcodeas they � 44 Manga/Graphica Appreciation Club Teen Paint Night 55 includeDate emergencyJan 18 Weekdayfunds, job Satloss andTime end-of-life2:00-4:00 expenses. PMBarcode t-shirtprovideMar toteDate 16advice bags, for greeting managingMonWeekday cards, stress felt1:00-2:00 andbrooches, tipsTime PM for jewellery eating well 9556and to An edition of our popular Paint Night just for teens. Join us as Do you love manga and/or other graphica? Come chat with other Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Wed 11:30 AM-12:00 PM RhymingJan 9 Time (agesThu 12-23 mos)6:00-8:00 PM 9483 March Break Movie Time (ages 7+) Cost: Mar $5.00Feb 18 21, Mar 20 Wed Fri 1:00-2:00 4:00-6:00PM PM10320 more.improveJanMar 16, 16 your Mar 5energy.Mon Cost:Thu $5.00 2:15-3:154:30-5:30 PM PM 9557 we follow a YouTube tutorial and create a masterpiece. Supplies teens about your reading obsessions. Date Weekday Time RhymingJan 11 helps developSat early literacy10:00 AM-12:00 skills - PMbond and interact9486 Watch a current children’s movie in the Children’s Program Room. Mandarin Storytime Cost:togetherFeb $10.00/class 15, with Apr 11simple poems,Sat songs, and3:00-4:00 dances. PM Cost: $20.00 provided. � Jan 15-Apr 15 Wed 7:00-8:00 PM Jan 30 Thu 4:00-5:00 PM 9484 Bring your own snack! EasterEnjoy Teen PiñataStorytime Paint Night(ages fun 4-6)in Mandarin! Peanut-free cookie provided. � Mad Science: Water Works (JK/SK) Date Weekday Time Barcode MarDate 7 WeekdaySat 4:00-5:00Time PM Barcode9488 Date Weekday Time JoinAn edition us as we of makeour popular colourful Paint piñatas Night injust time for for teens. Easter. Join Noteus as that Children will learn all about the different properties of water in this MarDrop-in 2 Tech MonHelp 7:00-8:00 PM 10742 Post-ExamsDateFebDate 10 WeekdayPartyMonWeekday 7:00-8:30TimeTime PM BarcodeBarcode8671 Dates Weekday Time Barcode Jan 16, Mar 5 Thu 4:30-5:30 PM itwe will follow take a two YouTube classes tutorial to make and the create final a product.masterpiece. Cost: $10.00Supplies interactiveCelebrate the workshop. end of first A watery semester hands-on exams! activity There willwill allowbe games, chil- Date Weekday Time Do youDate have a questionWeekday about your computer,Time ereader, phone or Feb 2 Sun 1:30-3:30 PM 8665 Mar 17 Tues 6:15-8:00 PM 10849 Feb 15, Apr 11 Sat 3:00-4:00 PM provided. drenFeb to4-Feb experiment 25 withTue the concepts10:15-10:45 of floating AM and 9495sinking. The tablet? Come to the library Wednesdays with your device and activities and snacks! Mar 19 Thu 1:00-3:00 PM LearnJan to 5-Apr Quilt 26 Sun 3:00-3:30 PM workshopPaintAprMar 9-Apr Night1 concludes 30 (agesSun 13+) withThu the children1:30-3:3010:15-10:45 creating PM AM a Glitter94449496 Tube to take Thisallow class Library allows staff participants to provide tosupport learn toand quilt answers. a 12’’ square. Dif- Channel your inner artist! Join us as we follow a YouTube tutorial Teen Robotics Club Showcase Post-Exams Party Mar 29 Sun 1:30-3:30 PM 9445 6 ferentDates themed patternsWeekday are featured inTime each class; all Barcodematerials and createDate a masterpiece.Weekday All suppliesTime provided. Cost: $10.00 Curious about what tech WSPL has to offer? Drop by to see it in 7 Celebrate the end of first semester exams! There will be games, provided.Mar 17 Cost: $15.00/classTues 6:15-8:00 PM 10849 action and try your hand at engineering! 6 activities and snacks! Date Weekday Time Recycled = Free;Jan 30 Quilting:drop-in programTakeThu Away Class 6:00-8:00� = Free PM program; registration required 7 In thisDate 3-part seriesWeekday of classes, participantsTime make quiltsBarcode from TeenJan 8-Apr Robotics 29 ClubWed Showcase2:00-4:00 PM Date Weekday Time Barcode Registrationrecycled Retro fabrics Gaming opens they provide Tuesday, themselves. November The Library 26 atwill 6 provide PM on WSPlay.Date See wsplibrary.caWeekday for details.Time Date Weekday Time Curious about what tech WSPL has to offer? Drop by to see it in Jan 23 Thu 6:15-8:00 PM 10781 classAll your instruction favourite as consoles well as 2and m of games interfacing of the materials80s and 90s! per Come per- action JanELL and29 Conversation try your Wedhand Circle at engineering!6:00-8:00 PM 10737 Feb 20 Thu 6:15-8:00 PM 10782 Mar 16 Mon 2:00-4:00 PM Jan 30 Thu 6:00-8:00 PM son.and try Cost: out the $15.00/3 classics sessions like Super Mario Bros and more! In Febthis 26 social group,Wed participants6:00-8:00 can form PM relationships10738 with oth- Apr 2 Thu 6:15-8:00 PM 10784 er people who are learning English, as well as practice speaking Retro Gaming Mar 25 Wed 6:00-8:00 PM 10739 and listeningDate with Weekdayfluent English speakers.Time All your favourite consoles and games of the 80s and 90s! Come Apr 22 Wed 6:00-8:00 PM 10740 Date Weekday Time Barcode Mar 16 Mon 2:00-4:00 PM 1010 and try out the classics like Super Mario Bros and more! 44 Feb 12-Apr 8 Wed 7:00-8:00 PM 10741 55 1111 Nutri-Helpers:Dates Post-WinterWeekday Detox Time JoinJan us 11-Apr as we 25 welcome SatMargaret Dietrich10:30 AM-12:00 and Mona PM Lee, founders SpeakEASY English Course Take part in a social setting with guided conversations on differ- 1010 of Nutri-Helpers and Registered Holistic Nutritionists, as they 1111 provideFinancial advice Seminar: for detoxing Preparing your body for the and Unexpected mind after a long ent topics with other English language learners. winter.Drew Keith Cost: from$5.00 Edward Jones Investing discusses how you can Play and Create for Adults financially prepare for the unexpected in your life. Topics could ThemedDate crafts justWeekday for adults each month.Time Past crafts included include emergency funds, job loss and end-of-life expenses. Date Weekday Time Barcode t-shirtJan 8-Apr tote 29 bags, greetingWed cards,10:30 felt AM-12:00 brooches, PM jewellery and Cost: $5.00 more. Apr 20 Mon 7:00-8:30 PM 8672 Cost: $10.00/class Date Weekday Time Barcode Mar 2 Mon 7:00-8:00 PM 10742 Date Weekday Time Barcode 1010 = Free; drop-in program � = Free program; registration requiredFeb 2 Sun 1:30-3:30 PM 8665 1111 Learn to Quilt Mar 1 Sun 1:30-3:30 PM 9444 RegistrationThis class allows opens participants Tuesday, to Novemberlearn to quilt a26 12’’ at square. 6 PM Difon- WSPlay. See wsplibrary.ca for details. Mar 29 Sun 1:30-3:30 PM 9445 ferent themed patterns are featured in each class; all materials provided. Cost: $15.00/class Recycled Quilting: Take Away Class In this 3-part series of classes, participants make quilts from Date Weekday Time Barcode recycled fabrics they provide themselves. The Library will provide Jan 29 Wed 6:00-8:00 PM 10737 class instruction as well as 2 m of interfacing materials per person. Cost: $15.00/3 sessions Feb 26 Wed 6:00-8:00 PM 10738 Mar 25 Wed 6:00-8:00 PM 10739 Apr 22 Wed 6:00-8:00 PM 10740 Date Weekday Time Barcode Feb 12-Apr 8 Wed 7:00-8:00 PM 10741 Nutri-Helpers: Post-Winter Detox Join us as we welcome Margaret Dietrich and Mona Lee, founders SpeakEASY English Course of Nutri-Helpers and Registered Holistic Nutritionists, as they Take part in a social setting with guided conversations on differ- provide advice for detoxing your body and mind after a long ent topics with other English language learners. winter. Cost: $5.00 Date Weekday Time Date Weekday Time Barcode Jan 8-Apr 29 Wed 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Apr 20 Mon 7:00-8:30 PM 8672

1010 = Free; drop-in program � = Free program; registration required 1111 Registration opens Tuesday, November 26 at 6 PM on WSPlay. See wsplibrary.ca for details. 10 WHATO 'S WINTERSONG | 2020 January 17-19

The Warm Hearts Collective and the team behind the Guinness World Record for “The Longest Concert by Multiple Artists” have joined forces for Wintersong 2020, an exciting community festival for families and music lovers of all ages. On January 17, 18 and 19, Main Street Stouffville will be woken from hibernation by a diverse lineup of indie musicians, instal- lations and engaging interactive experiences. This community event will attract attendees from across York Region and beyond for three days of music, shopping and dining. The 2018 event included 50 bands across 10 venues including restaurants, shops and community spaces and this year we are making it 100% free for the community. We can’t wait for this annual celebration of community, music, and culture that brings life and light to Main Street amid a long winter. Warm Hearts Collective is a registered not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating community through arts-driven events. Wintersong Festival is beyond thankful for the generous support from The Whitchurch-Stouffville Legacy Fund, and sponsors Trentadue Torres Group, Long & McQuade, and more to be announced. For Detailed Info wintersong.ca facebook.com/WHCWinterSong

CHATS and Stouffville Legion Present: Managing Aging Issues - Aging Well, Jan. 30, 10-11am, Royal Canadian Legion, 150 Mostar, (905) 640-5577

Presenting ROBBIE BURNS

QUESTION: I asked Google, why do we celebrate been seriously ill and for a long time. He passed away Live music by the Chapman Family Band. Encouraged to Robbie Burns Night? " at the age of just 37 on 21 July 1796 but had been wear Scottish attire with a chance to win a prize. Expect a suffering for at least five years before that. surprise Scottish MC. Doors open at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm. ANSWER: Burns Night is annually celebrated in $25 entry fee. To reserve phone 905-640-1714 . Scotland on or around January 25. It commemo- QUESTION: Where should we celebrate Robbie Burns rates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who in Whitchurch-Stouffville? QUESTION: What is the Coach House Pub planning? was born on January 25, 1759. The day also cele- brates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture. His ANSWER: For sure - The Legion, Coach House Pub ANSWER: January 25, 6:30pm start, Dinner at 7pm. Haggis best-known work is Auld Lang Syne, the third most and The Smokery have made announcements thus gets piped in, Scottish dancers, poems recited with ceremo- popular song in the world. Burns has had many far. Other probables are the Tipperary Taphouse, The nial Haggis blessing with Scotch (reservations suggested). admirers, from other poets and writers through to Earl of Whitchurch, and the long history of St. James world leaders. For example, US President Abraham Presbyterian Church at Parkview Village. QUESTION: What is The Smokery planning? Lincoln was a big fan of Burns and could recite lines of his poems by heart. QUESTION: What is The Legion planning? ANSWER: January 25, The Smokery produces house-made Haggis and clap shot with whiskey-mustard sauce. Also, MORE: Burns' reputation as a hard drinker would ANSWER: January 25, Dinner and entertainment - they normally arrange a few flights of Scotch. be hard to contest but the truth is that the poet had Roast Beef and a taste of Haggis with a Scottish Flair. 11 Millennial MATTERS with CASSANDRA PAPAS

Long-winded prose most definitely has a place, but is that place in the past? Keep up to date with most contentious generations news as part of this new #OTR feature that will consist of lists and succinct information for those busy millennials

TOP 4 MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE PLACES IN WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE:

Are you always looking for somewhere to go that is both fun and the perfect spot to grab a family photo or a quick pic? I have just the ticket. Whitchurch- Stouffville is a content creators dream, with both urban and rural aspects a 15-minute drive can take you from farmland and forest as far as the eye can see to a town centre with all the amenities one would need. Check out these places to grab that perfect insta-worthy photo and as well as explore Photo was winner of the in 2018 Photo Contest submitted via Instagram your community. 2. WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE MUSEUM – 1. MAIN STREET LOG CABIN

Many have driven through our historic downtown Originally opened in 1971, the Museum has grown Main Street but not everyone takes the time to from a single building to a multi-purpose facility that walk through and visit the shops and enjoy the features five heritage buildings and a community quaint, hallmark-y vibe it has to offer. Whether you centre. While the Log Cabin was constructed in the are snapping pictures of the kids at a Downtown mid-19th Century and was moved to the site in 1982 Event or a cute selfie with a latte, Main St. offers where it was restored and furnished with artifacts one of the most picturesque areas in Whitchurch- from the Museum collection. The interior represents Stouffville. a pioneer home of the 1870s. Take photos as you visit but if you’re planning to have a full photo-shoot you’ll need a permit from the Town. Cassandra at the Gazebo in Downtown Stouffville

3. ELDRED KING WOODLANDS

This all-season trail in the York Regional Forest is a great place to take those nature photos and make some memories - it’s also dog-friendly which is a plus! With a substantial 18 km of natural, sandy terrain and even some rolling hills it’s a great spot for many activities. Although warmer weather requires less preparation this trail is spectacular in the winter and most definitely worth the drive.

4. LOCAL COFFEE SHOPS

There are over 7 coffee shop locations in Stouffville so there is definitely a range of option to find your perfect spot to listen to Acoustic Folk music and catch up with an old friend. Don’t forget to post a picture of your drink and treat!

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CONTACT Cassandra Papas, [email protected] INSTAGRAM @CPapoose 12 CENTRE CITY

From the FREEDOM MOBILE Cover Radiating Community

Much like a lot of features in this edition and Sam “Caveman” Losco of the Trailer Park you would use it if there were no constraints. of OTR, the folks at Freedom Mobile radiate Boys. Promotional offers have included free "No one can touch the value that we have at community. They may not have been born and Toronto Raptors tickets and free earbuds with present," concluded Neil. "This is a great store raised here, but the values that brought them plan activation, Absolute Zero plans, and Big and layout," Trevor added proudly. together in business are the same - built on Gig Unlimited Data Plans. It appears that Stouffville Freedom Mobile family, history, and relationships. They insist Beyond the promotions, discounts and has embraced the community and its values. that these values be present in business. celebrities, Stouffville Freedom staff have It will be up to us to support and enable it. They could have opened the branch of readily participated and promoted Downtown ("the best branch of") Freedom Mobile in a events, such as Stouffville Sparkles and Boo- dozen different locations, but they chose tastic Trick or Treat. Freedom Mobile Stouffville. Why? Because the community Is Freedom a good fit for you? You won't 6209 Main Street clicked for them, it felt right, and they wanted know until you ask. The company is rapidly 905-591-6600 to take part in it. They could have moved into expanding, but there are still grey areas in freedommobile.ca a trending location like the new Longo's plaza, cottage country and rural areas. Depending but instead insisted on being in the heart of on where you are, some rural Whitchurch Downtown Stouffville at Main & the tracks. residents may want to use Freedom's big data The owners of Stouffville Freedom Mobile plans for hot spotting at home for school work are Neil Dutton and Trevor Fernandes. They and movie downloads, web browsing and are supported by two essential staff named streaming. The best way to approach it is to Stouffville Freedom Mobile Rose and Abhinav. tell them how you use your phone, and how (Left) owners Trevor Fernandes and Neil Dutton. Freedom Mobile is Canada's fourth-largest (Below) Abhinov Phougat mobile network operator with over 1.6 million subscribers. Freedom Mobile was founded in 2016 when Shaw bought out Wind Mobile and changed its name; Wind has been around since 2008. Freedom Mobile was the first Canadian wireless service provider to make use of Advanced Wireless Services bands for its primary network, which according to TechDaily, is "Great for those who want large amounts of data... (while being) cheaper than the big 3." Neil and Trevor have been friends for over 20 years. They worked together at Sony Mobile. When Sony pulled out of Canada, they decided to invest in Freedom. "Shaw is heavi- ly invested in 5G rollout. There's great growth potential with Freedom and we wanted part of it," said Trevor. "We build our relationships based on excellent customer service," says Neil, "and we base everything on trust, loyalty and integrity." Proof of this can be seen in their online Google reviews. "If our product isn't a good fit for someone - we tell them," adds Trevor. When Freedom Mobile opened in Stouffville, it was with much fanfare, as they staged a meet & greet with Grey's Anatomy star Giacomo Gianniotti (Dr. Andrew DeLuca). Hundreds of people lined up for the event in the rain, the first having arrived at 4:30am from Ottawa. Other promotional events have involved the “Plant Guy” with his famous Kawactus Plant 14 HEALTH & WELLNESS

A New Location FOR STOUFFVILLE HEALTH & WELLNESS

tickets on behalf of a patient! Also, at the front is Lorie, the perfect mix of efficiency and kindness. These women work hard to ensure that the practitioners can focus on delivering excellent care.” The theme plays out in online reviews: “The office environment is warm and friendly, professional, and I am always greeted with a smile going in or coming out… Dr Cindy has been treating me for many years. She is truly a part- ner in my health care, and we work together to optimize my health. She doesn't rush you and After being located for decades in a century decision to relocate the clinic, but it was nec- is always in a great mood and takes amazing home on Main Street in Downtown Stouffville, essary. Parking was increasingly problematic. care of her patients. I would recommend her the Stouffville Health and Wellness Centre Accessibility was also a concern. The heritage to everyone. Her front desk staff is always so recently relocated to a modern office condo building was so charming, but stairs and nar- friendly. You will always leave her office with just south of the Longo’s plaza. The Centre row hallways posed a problem for patients a smile on your face… One word for Dr. Cindy has a long history of serving the residents of with mobility issues. We wanted to ensure all and staff - AMAZING!!” Stouffville. Initially started in the 1960's, Dr. patents could access our services,” she said. The new location of Stouffville Health and Cindy Mitchell is now the third chiropractor “We had such an attachment to the building, Wellness Centre offers advantages beyond to the lead the clinic. “In 2000, I purchased and to being on Main Street, but we needed accessibility. “The high school is right near- the building and practice. I was familiar with the modern facility and extra space to best by. We see a number of high school athletes Stouffville from cycling up on weekends from serve patients. We now have extensive park- and now they simply walk to their appoint- my home in Scarborough. Stouffville providing and a barrier free facility." ments after class. The amount of space is also ed the perfect blend of proximity to my family “One of the consistent themes surrounding a welcomed change. The new large treatment and friends in Toronto, access to biking and the Centre is,” as Dr. Cindy put it, “to provide rooms allow patients to practice their exer- hiking trails, and a sense of community that professional, safe and effective patient care. cises in comfort and with privacy. This is a was lacking at my first practice in Toronto," This commitment begins the minute a patient huge upgrade from the tight quarters we had said Dr. Cindy. "Initially, it was a solo prac- enters the clinic. Often their first encounter is before. With all this space the staff are sure tice. We have since grown with the addition with Andrea, Senior Office Manager. She is an getting their steps in…” of Dr. Amy Miller and Elisa Shannon, Massage absolute wizard with multi-tasking. She will Therapist. Chiropractic, Acupuncture and process your insurance claim, answer your STOUFFVILLE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE Massage Therapy remain the focus of our questions, ensure all follow-ups are complete, 155 Mostar, Unit 10 practice.” all with a huge smile. I even watched her do all (905) 640-3562 “We gave great thought to the enormous this while purchasing elusive Wiggles Concert stouffvillehealthandwellness.com

Stouffville Women's Wellness Summit Friday, January 10 - Saturday, January 11

Prepare for Stouffville's first annual Women's Wellness Summit. At Guest speakers will include: Dr. George Arnold, Chief of Obstetrics this Summit there will be a variety of health and wellness experts that and Gynaecology at Markham Stouffville Hospital; Pat Kennedy, will delve deeply into topics such as thermography, holistic nutrition, Director of Thermography Clinics; Stouffville chiropractor Dr. Trina proper breathing techniques, anxiety, depression, women's fitness, Ting, and Dr. Chrystine Peters, obstetrician and gynaecologist at yoga, back health, hormone health, menopause, breast awareness, Markham Stouffville Hospital. sexual health for teens, infertility, incontinence and more. The Summit will be held at Repetitions Fitness Studio at 38 Register at Innovator, in partnership with OHM Yoga. The event takes place Friday, repetitionsfitness.ca click classes and then enrolments January 10, 6-9pm, and Saturday, January 11, 9am-5pm. The fee is $35 per person. All proceeds will go to to Sistering Women's Shelter. DEVELOPMENTS 15

Groundbreaking for Bloom Stouffville (left to right) Philippe Krivicky, Chief Construction and Development Officer of Cogir Real Estate, with Jack Eisenberger and Josh Kleiner, as co-owners in Bloom BREAKING GROUND For a New Retirement Community in Stouffville

Jack Eisenberger, Josh Kleiner and Philippe Chief Construction and Development Officer and the United States. Fieldgate Commercial has Krivicky from Bloom Retirement Community of Cogir Real Estate. developed more than 30 outdoor shopping cen- appeared with Mayor Lovatt, Councillor When the retirement community opens tres across the GTA, including Vista Park Place Upton and Councillor Bartley on December 3, in the Fall of 2021, residents will be able to ("Longo's plaza") in Stouffville, which is next 2019, to officially launch the construction of choose from 248 units on six floors (studios, to Bloom, providing many services to future Bloom, a vibrant new retirement community one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments). seniors residents (Rexall, Starbucks, Goodlife at 135 Mostar Street in Stouffville. The new retirement community is being built Fitness, Beer Store and many restaurants). “On behalf of the Council we wish to extend to provide a fresh, fulfilling living environ- our heartfelt congratulations to Bloom ment with apartments for independent and Stouffville on the occasion of your ground- semi-autonomous seniors. In the vicinity, and breaking,” said Mayor Lovatt. on the premises, residents will enjoy many “We are investing $100 million in this amenities and recreational activities: restau- exciting new project, which benefits from an rant for dining, café bistro for socializing, plus exceptional location close to many services in a spa, gym, pool and walking paths for physi- addition to building a next generation senior cal activity. community with ‘’a la carte’’ services. We are Bloom's ownership is made of development CONTACT giving our best on this journey and working to experts from Fieldgate Commercial, Umiak bloomretirement.ca make a big difference in the life of our seniors. Investments Limited, and Cogir Real Estate. We are proud to invest and serve Stouffville’s Cogir owns/manages 170 buildings including senior residents’’, said Mr. Philippe Krivicky, 50 retirement homes, across eastern Canada 16 CONTRIBUTORS

From to Ghana but still maintains a Stouffville McDowell. “The end goal has always been for WHERE residence. their communities to become self-sustaining, I LIVE Upon hearing from Dr. Mensah about the grow their food, develop their economy, and with BRUCE STAPLEY dire need for medical care among his peo- educate their children so they can have health ple back home, Dr. Wilson set about assem- care professionals who make a living in those bling the Ghana Health Team to work under communities.” the auspices of the Northern Empowerment Association (NEA), a non-governmental Christian organization founded by the Mensahs that is dedicated to improving health care and overall living standards in the northern region of Ghana. In all, 5,735 Ghanaians received services during the most recent mission as the team set up clinics in three remote villages near their headquarters in the village of Carpenter. These included 1,210 for eye care, 375 dental [above] Stouffville area members of the Ghana Health Stouffville Connection Helps 12 Year patients, 290 surgeries and 175 laser eye care Team (left-right) Andy Patterson, Jane Smith, Anne Medical Mission Bear Fruit in Ghana procedures. Embleton and Martin McDowell. [below] Workers take While the Canadian contingent has trav- a break while working on the construction of the new A consortium of Canadian health care eled each year, many at their own expense, Leyaata Hospital scheduled to open in 2021. practitioners and technicians with a to apply their combined medical expertise to pronounced Stouffville area influence the health needs of Ghanaians, the intent had has had a transformational effect on always been to work with NEA in its efforts to a deprived region in Northern Ghana. enable the northern region of Ghana to care The interdisciplinary outfit known as the for itself. Ghana Health Team, recently completed Dr. McDowell, a veteran of eight two-week its 10h - and final - medical mission to that terms with the Ghana Health Team and lead- remote and impoverished area, providing er of the group’s eye and laser care teams, assessments, treatments, surgical procedures credits the Mensahs for seeds planted many and medications for a region that has only a years before the establishment of the Ghana handful of physicians to look after the health Health Team that is now bearing fruit. “We He said there is a sense of satisfaction care needs of two and a half million people. have come to where the hand up is now the knowing the Health Team has played a part The most recent team, which has grown handover,” said Dr. McDowell. “You help a in getting the ball rolling in this part of from under 10 to almost 60 members since its person onto their feet, and then hand over the Ghana. “The time is approaching when the first foray into the West African country in project to them.” residents of Northern Ghana can look after 2007, included seven people with Stouffville To that end, the Leyaata Hospital, a 50-bed themselves. That’s why what the Heath Team ties, and another half dozen from neighbour- general hospital designed to provide a com- has been doing since 2007 is now coming to a ing Uxbridge. Stouffville was represented by prehensive range of medical services, is conclusion”. optometrist Dr. Martin McDowell, general scheduled to open in 2021 in Carpenter. The The Ghana Health Team is being trans- practitioner Andy Patterson, nurse Anne hospital will serve as the essential health formed into Ghana Health Partners, which Embleton, eye care technician Jane Smith care hub for the 2.5 million people in Ghana’s plans to be on hand for the opening of the and Dan Brazier, a business consultant and northern region. The $13 million raised to Leyaata Hospital. Its new role will be more philanthropist who served as an ophthalmic build the facility has come from donors from educational and consultative and the annu- technician for the mission. various countries. The hospital will be staffed al clinical will soon be just a memory. This The Ghana Health Team came to be when by Ghanaian health care professionals. brings with it layers of both sadness and Ghanaian David Mensah crossed paths “Training programs by external partners like pride of accomplishment, according to Dr. with Dr. Jennifer Wilson, a physician at the Ghana Health Team will transfer skills to McDowell. Markham-Stouffville Hospital’s affiliate hos- the Leyaata Hospital staff and other health “There is sadness in that all the fun of the pital in Uxbridge, during a visit to Stouffville professionals in Ghana,” said Dr. McDowell. two-week adult health care “camp” is not going with his wife Brenda in the early 2000s. Dr. “The real impact of this project, and all to be there, but the satisfaction that it is mov- Mensah had met Brenda Paisley while work- that NEA has been involved in, will be how it ing into a new phase, with an outcome greater ing for the summer on the Paisley family’s goes alongside all the other features of com- and bigger and better than we dreamed of 10 Stouffville area farm during his time as an munity development they have been work- years ago.” Environmental Studies Ph.D. student in ing towards, including education, farming Toronto. The couple subsequently moved techniques, and peacebuilding,” added Dr. CONTACT Bruce Stapley, [email protected] SportsTown with JIM MASON

• Their new head coach resigned on the eve and Connor played their early minor hockey of the season. in Stouffville. • Only one of six defencemen returned from • Sophomore goaltender Damon Beaver 2018-19. played with May in the league all-star game Brandon Kearnan and Andrew Campoli, who Nov. 30. The Brooklin product has been a joined the organization in May as assistant human highlight reel with three shutouts and coaches to Andre Darlow, were promoted a .924 save percentage as of Dec. 19. to co-coaches when the head coach stepped • Rookie defencemen Andre Anania of down due to family and work commitments. Richmond Hill, the only 16-year-old on the Why the quick turnaround? roster, joined the Spirit late from the Sudbury “Our talent level has improved,” said Wolves Ontario Hockey League camp, but Spirit co-owner and general manager Kenny made up for lost time – his 13 points include Burrows, who joined the team as a scout in four game-winning goals. the late 1990s, “both from the players who • Another first-year Sudbury draft pick, returned after getting a lot of ice time last sea- Keswick’s Luke Strickland, led the team in "The First-Place Stouffville Spirit" son and the new players – we signed a lot of the goals, with 18. • Forwards Holden Doggett and Tanner It’s been a while since we’ve heard that in top-end recruits we went after last summer. McEachern, players to be named later in a these parts. Even in 2012, when the Jr. A team “The coaches have done a real nice job, con- January 2019 trade, have been most impres- won the Ontario Junior Hockey League title sidering what they were inserted into. But it sive. They won the OJHL title and played at and fell one win short of the national cham- all starts with goaltending. It’s been elite, from the national championships with the Oakville pionships, they finished second during the all three goalies this season.” Blades last spring. regular season. The team, which will celebrate its 25th “I think the big change is a positive atti- But that’s where they sat at Christmas – anniversary next season, is loaded with good tude,” said May. “There were many times last atop the five-team North Division within the stories: season where it was tough to stay positive, but 22-team loop that extends from Southern • Second-year captain Connor May was the the group we have now has a different mind- Ontario into Western New York. After: OJHL Warrior North-West Conference player set. Our coaching staff has wasted no time • Two seasons being well ensconced in the of the month in October. The Stouffville native getting their systems implemented and, as a division basement. is the nephew of former NHLer Brad May. Brad group, I think we have responded really well to the changes.” Spirit players have been active in the community this fall, volunteering at the Terry Fox Run, distributing poppies for the Royal Canadian Legion, winning a plaque in the Santa Claus Parade, collecting food for home- less teens via °360 Kids and working with local youngsters at hockey practices and in Stouffville schools. The team will honour Canadian Blood Services donors and recipi- ents through the Hockey Gives Blood organization at its game Feb. 13. The Spirit has eight regular-season home games remaining in January and February with plans of returning to postseason action in March. The Family Day matinee is always a popular date. For more information, including the schedule, roster and ticket details, go to: pointstreaksites.com/view/stouffvillespirit/2019-20

CONTACT Photo by Ray MacAloney / OJHL Images Jim Mason, [email protected] 18 CONTRIBUTORS

Giving BACK with DAVE MILLS hockey. John decided he wanted to go big and rising. Finding local food vendors to take part host the event in Memorial park so he turned became harder each year and they had to look to some friends that he knew could help take it outside town for food vendors. The weather to the next level. “Our first event in Memorial was a huge obstacle, if the weather was great, Park was called MeatFest, although it was an attendance was great, if the weather was bad, amazing event we had some resistance from attendance was bad. The committee had too the non-meat folks from our communities”. except the hard facts and ultimately had to said John. make the hard decision to hold its last Taste “I remember at our wrap up meeting we dis- of Stouffville in Aug 2018. It was bittersweet, cussed options for the next year and Dave Mills but everyone knew it was the right decision. came up with calling it Taste of Stouffville”. In total the MeatClub/MeatFest/Taste of Taste of Stouffville was born and the protest- Stouffville raised over $100,000. It brought ers were gone. Evergreen Hospice was brought great live music to town like Road Apples and on as featured charity of the event and their Maestro Fresh Wes. It brought or community It's a beautiful December morning as I sit team was also instrumental to its success. together. In some people's eyes, it was the best with John Bouwmeister at the Love of Joe “The demand is increasing at Evergreen and summer event the town of Stouffville has seen coffee shop solving world problems and being we did everything we could to bring aware- in years. thankful Mercury is not in retrograde any- ness of what they do to the next level”. John What’s next for John? He and two of his more. As we reminisce about the events we've always adds the element of fun to every event original Meat Club cohorts have gone back done together I asked John what inspired which makes it that much easier to be part of to their roots and resurrected the Meat Club. him to help out in his community raising anything he is doing. Although small right now John is looking for- money and awareness for charity and people After several successful years of Taste of ward to his next adventure finding new ways in need. Markham born John went to Brother Stouffville in the park, the event became to give back. Andre and then Ryerson, where he completed bigger and more demanding. Finding spon- Landscape Architecture, and is now partners sors became more difficult but the costs kept CONTACT Dave Mills, [email protected] with his cousin Gary at Bouwmeister Inc. John said his inspiration came from his [below] John Bouwmeister of Bouwmeister Landscaping. John began playing in the mud long before he could walk. mother. John’s mother was a founding member of the Markham Stouffville Evergreen Hospice and taught him that giving back was important and easy to do. John’s cousin Gary ran an event called the Bouwmeister Bash in the mid ’80s to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. “I want to inspire my kids to give back, I want to inspire them and others so they know of the many opportunities they can make a difference,” said John. With giving back in the family John wanted to carry the torch and start giving back in his own way. Meat Club was born. The first meat club was at legion there were smokers, BBQs, meat great sauces and of course great beer. It was about great BBQ and smoked food, good beer and a good laugh with friends and fellow community members all while raising money for great causes. Charities like Evergreen Hospice, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Special Olympics were benefi- ciaries. John ran other fundraisers like the Jingle Mingle which supported the girl scouts and the food bank. He also volunteers with the local Cub Scouts, coaching baseball and abotti with ANTONIETTA

Monday July 6, 2015 was the first day I noticed something weird happening with my eyesight. I noticed that the unit numbers in the hallway in the building I worked at were not clear, which made me stop and think – huh that’s weird? The next day, the unit numbers got worse and the next day after that it got even worse. I decided to book an appointment with my Optometrist that Friday to simply get a new prescription. I thought nothing else of it. After the eye examination the optometrist told me to go to my family doctor or a walk in clinic right away to get blood tests done, as my eyesight changed dramatically since the last time I was there, which was back in September of 2014. So that Saturday, I went to a walk in clinic. There were many people ahead of me and the wait time to see the Doctor was a few hours at least, so I decided to go and get a new pair of eye glasses because at this point I could not see. The eye clinic in town were not able to help me but advised where I was able to go to get new glasses made same day – so off I went to Richmond Hill… at that point, I was a total mess. Mentally, emotionally and physically. ago were useless. I started to cry and instan- were bleeding and I was dying of thirst -- later Thank heavens the place in Richmond Hill taneously fell into a deep depression – I could on that day I got the call from the Doctor at were able to help me– I got new glasses and see myself and feel myself slipping into one. the walk in clinic to tell me that I needed to paid $800 for them. I headed back to the walk My spirit was telling me to get up, go outside quickly get myself to the hospital as they need- in clinic, did my blood work and went home. but all my mind wanted to do was hide under ed to admit me. My sugar levels were off the I remember that it was a hot and sunny day the covers and stay in the dark. Now, this is charts, along with my potassium levels. I was that Saturday BUT all I wanted to do was get where my dogs saved my life… I have two a full blown diabetic and I needed to get my into my bed and hide under the covers. I did English Bulldogs named Charlie and Marley potassium levels down. When I look back at not want to see or speak to anyone. I made my – they were by my side all weekend and were that time and reflect where my body and mind room really, really dark and stayed in bed. At whimpering softly that Sunday morning as were at and how close I came to death, I can- this point, I was not feeling good at all. The they needed to go outside. I had no choice but not thank my dogs enough for what they did sides of my lips started to crack, the back of to get out of bed and take them out. See, if it … they got me out of bed and outside. I do not my tongue was bleeding, and I was so dehy- wasn’t for my dogs, I would have still been in want to think, where I would be if it weren’t drated– I could not get enough fluids. That the dark, hiding under the covers. They forced for my Charlie and Marley. I owe them my life. Saturday night at 9pm I was so thirsty, agi- me to get out of bed, go outside, feel the sun tated, upset and frustrated that I got into the on my face and smell the fresh air. I remem- car, went to the grocery store and bought the ber being an emotional mess when I walked biggest watermelon I could find. Came home, outside. It was a very scary and dark time for chopped it up and put it in the freezer… every me BUT my dogs forced me to get out of that half hour after that I would get out of bed and darkness, and helped me get the courage and CONTACT eat frozen watermelon. That was all I could strength to fight whatever I was fighting at Antonietta Botticelli, [email protected] think about – that watermelon in the freezer. that moment. Sunday morning I got up put my new glasses The next day was awful – at this point I real- on and to my surprise I could not see a thing – ly couldn’t see anything, I was shaky, agitated, my new glasses which I paid $800 for 24 hours the side of my lips and the back of my tongue 20

January 2020 COMMUNITYNEWS THE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE Notice of Council Meetings Museum News Winter Parking Reminders Agendas for Council and Public meetings P.A. Day Workshop: Baking Bonanza will be available for review at the Municipal Friday, January 17, 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Offices, Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library and on our website at 12 p.m. Using a variety of recipes, participants (noon) the Thursday prior to the meeting. will measure, mix, and bake treats to take home. Workshop includes games, crafts, Upcoming Council Meetings: and a tour of the Museum. Participants • Tues., January 21, 2020 - 4:00 p.m. must bring their own nut-free lunch and • Tues., February 4, 2020 - 9:00 a.m. snacks. (Operational Budget Meeting) • Tues., February 4, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. Non-members: $50.00, Members: $40.00. There is a 3-hour limit for on-street (Regular Council Meeting) Cost includes all materials. Recommended parking year-round however winter ages: 6-12. Pre-Registration required. parking restrictions took effect on Upcoming Public Meetings (if required): Barcode: 8607 December 1 and conclude March 31. • Tues., January 21, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. There is no parking between 2 a.m. and • Tues., February 18, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. Call 905-727-8954 for more information. 6 a.m. on neighbourhood streets. Register with WS Play…Online or in person Council Meetings take place in the Council at the Leisure Centre or Museum. York Regional Police will receive Chambers, 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, information from Town By-law Officers unless otherwise noted. Heritage Designation when a vehicle is towed. During business hours, please contact our The Council of the Town of Whitchurch- To listen to the Council meetings live, visit By-law Enforcement if you suspect your Stouffville passed By-law 2019-115-DS vehicle has been towed. After hours, townofws.ca/cmlivestream. Also follow to designate the following property as our Twitter account @ws_townhall for live please contact York Regional Police a property of cultural heritage value or (non-emergencies only). updates during council meetings. interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter Join our Council E-Newsletter at: eepurl. O.18, Part IV, Section 29. com /cKPNg9 and receive meeting agendas Snowflakes & Starlight and summary reports straight in your inbox. Bruels-Stewart House Saturday, February 15 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 77 Mill Street What’s going on Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Join us in Memorial Park for a magical in Whitchurch-Stouffville? Regional Municipality of York evening of fire eating, ice sculptures, stilt walkers, face painting, food, and a The Bruels-Stewart House has cultural spectacular fireworks show to close off the heritage value as the only known American evening! The fireworks will begin at 8:00 Foursquare dwelling made entirely of p.m. concrete block in the community of Stouffville. Call 905-640-1910 ext. 2459 for more information. For more information visit https://bit. ly/2M5uQ9l Recreation Program Signup

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Public Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 If a person or public body does not make Time: 7:00 p.m. oral submissions at a public meeting or Location: Council Chambers, 111 Sandiford make written submissions to the Town of Drive, Stouffville ON Whitchurch-Stouffville before the proposed The Toronto and Region Conservation by-law is passed, the person or public body Authority (TRCA) invites residents living The Council of the Town of Whitchurch- is not entitled to appeal the decision of downstream from the Stouffville Dam along Stouffville will hold a Public Meeting on the Council of the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville Creek to a public open house January 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Stouffville to the Local Planning Appeals about the Dam Emergency Preparedness Council Chambers to inform the public Tribunal. Plan and general flood readiness. with respect to a proposed zoning by- law amendment under Section 34 of the If a person or public body does not make Location: Latcham Hall, 8 Park Dr, Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P13. oral submissions at a public meeting, or Stouffville, ON make written submissions to the Town of Date: Monday, January 20, 2020 The purpose and effect of the proposed Whitchurch-Stouffville before the proposed Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. amendments to Zoning By-law No. by-law is passed, the person or public body 2010-001 is to make housekeeping or may not be added as a party to the hearing Operating since 1957, Toronto and Region technical changes including clarifications of an appeal before the Local Planning Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of to definitions and general provisions, and Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario corrections to inconsistencies, barriers for Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to incorporated under the Conservation implementation, errors and omissions. The add the person or public body as a party. Authorities Act. Its jurisdiction spans nine following general changes to the text and watersheds within the City of Toronto, the schedules of the by-law are proposed: Additional information is available at the Regional Municipalities of Durham, Peel Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Municipal and York, and areas along the Lake Ontario Definitions - Add, revise current, and Offices located at 111 Sandiford Drive, waterfront. Working with its municipal remove redundant definitions in Section 9. Stouffville ON L4A 0Z8. partners, other levels of government, and See the Town website for which definitions organizations, TRCA serves communities in are proposed to be added or modified. All information including opinions, the region by protecting, conserving, and presentations, reports, documentation, restoring natural resources and developing General Provisions - Add and revise current etc. provided for or at a Public Meeting are community resilience through education, provisions in Section 3. See the Town considered public records. This information the application of science, community website for which provisions are proposed may be posted on the Town of Whitchurch- engagement, and service excellence. to be added or modified. Stouffville website and/or made available to the public upon request. Questions Greenbelt Open House Technical Corrections - Revise subsections about this collection should be directed 4.1, 5A.3.4.10, and 6.1.1. See the Town to the Laura Dainard, Senior Planner - for further clarification for which technical Development. corrections are proposed to the above stated clauses. Dated a the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, this 19 day of December 2019. Schedule Correction - A map correction If you wish to be notified of the decision Open House: Thursday,Wednesday, January January 24, 23,2020 6 p.m. related to this housekeeping update is of the Council of the Town of Whitchurch- Location: WS Museum & Community hereby made to the Zoning Schedule 56 Stouffville on the proposed Amendment to Centre, 14732 Woodbine Ave., Vandorf ON and this amendment is illustrated in the the Zoning By-law, you must make a written replacement Schedule attached to this by- submission to the Town of Whitchurch- A Public Open House is being held to law. See Town website to view proposed Stouffville, 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville discuss preliminary recommendations changes to Schedule 56. ON L4A 0Z8, attention: Laura Dainard, for expanding the Greenbelt Area in Senior Planner – Development. Whitchurch-Stouffville, including which Any person may attend the Public Whitebelt areas may be included within the Meeting and make written and/or verbal Additional Information: Greenbelt Area. The public will have the representation either in support of or Laura Dainard, Senior Planner, Development opportunity to review display materials and against the proposed zoning by-law Services, at extension 2326 or via email at speak with Town staff and the Consultant amendment. [email protected]. regarding the Study and provide comments.

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