April 2010 - The Bulletin Magazine

THE 

SPRING & SUMMER REGISTRATION 

Bulletin 

EAST GWILLIMBURY’S COMMUNITY MAGAZINE 

AREA CHAMPS 

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Inside: 

Gearing Up for Golf... Decorating for 

Tweens... Tax Breaks 

April 2010

celebrate spring! 

Wow! East Gwillimbury has come alive this Spring... 

Just take a look through this issue and see all that we have to offer, gardening 

and cleaning to spring specials and celebrations. We have a thriving business 

community, don’t we? Not to mention a very generous one. Neighbours 

helping each other, that’s what community spirit is all about. 

I look forward to everything the season has to offer. From tending to the garden, spending hours 

watching and photographing horses grazing on spring grass, and making plans for summer! As 

for the magazine we are working on some new and exciting things... watch for updates. 

I still can’t believe we have been doing this for 12 years... does anyone remember the very 

beginning? It was originally called “The Business Bulletin” and we quickly removed ‘business’ as 

it wasn’t just all about that. It was only 8 pages and that yellow paper, need I say more. It takes 

time to evolve into something you can be proud of... and I am. I hope that you look forward to 

each issue. When I meet someone within the community I usually hear, “Oh, it’s great! I read it 

cover to cover”. Thank you to all our readers for your continued interest and to our advertisers that 

have confidence in a local magazine! 

This month is a special birthday in our home. Sam’s turning 16, it felt like only a few months ago 

I wrote about her becoming a teenager! A few grey hairs have appeared since then (well more 

than a few, I’m in denial). I wish her the most wonderful year; she’s fabulous, thoughtful, athletic 

and so much fun to be with! Happy Birthday Sam. 

Take care – Christine Benns, Editor 

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THE 

APRIL 2010 

VOL.12 NO. 3 

FEATURES 

18 PUT SOME ‘SPRING’ IN YOUR STEP 

By Kim Mortson 

20 Hort Happenings 

By Anne Hill 

24 GEARING UP FOR GOLF 

By Melanie Jung 

28 TAX BREAKS 

By Ian Hawkins 

30 REGISTRATION TIME! 

SPRING & SUMMER 

CONTENTS 

REGULARS 

ON THE COVER: 

Holland Landing Public School Area Champions 

Our HLPS senior girls basketball team beat out 10 other teams in the area to 

win the title of Area Champions! All of the early morning, lunch hour and 

after school practices paid off for these girls who played with a lot of 

heart and determination to win all of their 6 games. Congratulations goes to 

front row: Kiana O., Haley M., Nicole G., Kaitlyn F., 

middle row: Ashley B., Megan M., Megan W., Lindsay E., Sabrina F., 

back row: Jordan C., Mr. Fasan, Emma C., Brie R., 

missing: Candace W., Kim N., Connor H. 

Homework Connection General Contracting 

Superior Quality For Your Renovation Project 

40 Years in Renovation Experience 

Finished Basements, Baths & Kitchens 

Decks, Fences & Foundation Repairs 

Insured/References 

"it's not going anywhere" 

905 478 1221 or 905 251 8090 

3 Celebrate Spring 

By Christine Benns 

6 Community Events 

Listing of Current Monthly Activities 

8 RECIPES from The Good Egg 

Moira Sanders 

12 We Asked Susan 

By Susan Crema-Martin 

14 Sports Report 

By Owen M. Smith 

22 Ongoing Events 

List of Events by the Day of the Week 



community events 

This space is provided as a public service for non-profit organizations. 

Beginning April 5 - May 24 

FREE Storytimes & Children’s Programs 

East Gwillimbury Public Library 

Registration is required for all programs, unless 

otherwise stated. For more information, or to register 

your child, please stop by your local branch or call 

us at 905-836-6492 or 905-473-2472. 

••••• 

SATURDAY, April 10 

G.S.T. (Goods, Services & Talent) Silent Auction 

Doors open at 6:00 pm to view items 

$5.00 Entrance Fee 

(includes BID NUMBER, and AMAZING Desserts.) 

Sharon-Hope United Church 

Portion of proceeds goes towards "HABITAT for 

HUMANITY" Rebuild Haiti. We are also asking for our 

community Friends to donate Goods (new items), 

Services or Talent to put towards our auction. Call for 

info 905-478-2231. 

••••• 

SATURDAY, April 10 

Mount Albert United Church Women’s 

Hot Roast Pork Luncheon & Bid Euchre 

Luncheon 12:00 pm, $8.00 

Euchre 1:00 pm, $2.00 

41 Alice Street, Mount Albert 

Lots of prizes! Everyone Welcome! 

Call Betty 905-473-2247 or Grace 905-473-5082 

••••• 

FRIDAY and SATURDAY April 16 & 17 

GIANT USED BOOK SALE 

Friday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. EARLY BIRD SALE. 

ADMISSION $5 each or $10/family 

Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 

FREE ADMISSION 

LAST CALL SPECIAL 2:00 - 4:00 pm 

FILL A BIN FOR $5.00 

Mount Albert Library, 19300 Centre Street 

SILENT AUCTION FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS 

"BYOB" (Bring your own bags please) 

For info or to volunteer call 905 836-6492 

www.eastgwillimbury.ca/library 

••••• 

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 

7th ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT 

7:30 pm 

St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie Street 

Performed by The Harmony Chorale Choir 

in support of child-victims of HIV/AIDS. 

Admission: Adults - $15, Students under 12 - $10 

Tickets available at the door. 

••••• 

TUESDAY, April 20 

The Newmarket Horticultural Society Meeting 

8:00 pm. New Location: Ray Twinney Complex, 

100 Eagle St. W., Lounge 2 

Guest Speaker: Trish Symonds “Designing gardens 

with a blue and white theme.” Annual Membership 

fees: $15/Single $20/Couple $25/Family - $2 Guests 

Call 905-898-6381 or visit www.nhs.usethis.com 

••••• 

laugh it up! 

Our Lady of Good Counsel is 50 years old! 

M 

OLGC is having a fundraising dinner and comedy 

night and you’re invited! 

When: Friday, April 16, 2010 

Where: Roman Palace 

1096 Ringwell Road, Newmarket 

What: A chicken and roast beef buffet dinner 

An amazing silent auction and raffles 

Who: 3 Great Comedians; 

Niles Seguin: Montreal’s ‘Just for Laughs’ 

Carrie Gaetz: Halifax and Winnipeg Comedy 

Festival 

Martha O’Neill: Canadian Comedy Award Nominee 

Bring family and friends and “Bust A Gut” 

This comedy show is for mature audiences only. 

Tickets $40.00 includes dinner, show, 

taxes and gratuities. 

Single tickets or tables of 10 are available. 

Call Erin: 905-953-9115

community events 

This space is provided as a public service for non-profit organizations. 

Tuesday April 20 at 7:30pm 

AUTHOR READING ANNE MICHAELS 

Fugitive Pieces (1996) is Anne Michaels' popular first 

novel. It reached number one on the bestseller list in 

Canada and remained there for more than two years. The 

novel has garnered a long list of Canadian and 

international awards and has been made into a critically 

acclaimed movie. 

The Winter Vault (2009) is her long awaited second novel. 

Set in both Canada and Egypt with flashbacks to post-war 

Europe, it concerns two of the great engineering projects 

of the last century; the moving of the great temple at Abu 

Simbel in Egypt and the creation of the St. Lawrence 

Seaway in Canada. It is also a love story. Intensely 

moving and lyrical, The Winter Vault contains all the 

elements for which Anne Michaels is celebrated. 

Anne Michaels also wrote three highly acclaimed poetry 

collections: The Weight of Oranges (1986), which won the 

Commonwealth Prize for the Americas; Miner’s Pond 

(1991), which received the Canadian Authors Association 

Award and was shortlisted for the Governor General’s 

Award and the Trillium Award; and Skin Divers (1999). 

The Town of East Gwillimbury Civic Centre, 

19000 Leslie Street, Sharon. 

Reception with refreshments will follow. 

Admission $10, $8 members. Tickets available at the 

Holland Landing and Mount Albert Libraries 

and by chance at the door 

Questions egfriends@sympatico.ca 

This event is sponsored by Southlake Cinemania 

MAY 2010 EVENTS 

Tuesday, May 4 

Annual Ham & Scalloped Potato Supper 

Anglican Church Women of St. James the Apostle 

are hosting in the Parish Hall at 

18794 Leslie Street, Sharon. 

Two sittings: 5:00 & 6:15 pm 

Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for children under 

10. Tickets are available at the door. 

••••• 

Saturday, May 8 

Annual Plant and Yard Sale 

9 am to 1 pm 

Christ Church, Peter St. Holland Landing 

••••• 

Sunday, May 9 

50th Wedding Anniversary 

Please drop in and share some memories with 

Bill and Ann Potts in celebration. 1pm to 4pm. 

Mount Albert Lion's Community Center 

5057 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert 

Best wishes only please. 

••••• 

Thursday, May 13 

EG Historical Society 

7:30 p.m. Queensville Community Centre 

Speaker: Daryll Withrow, author of the book From 

Hands Now Striving to Be Free which has an inventory 

of almost 100 rebellion boxes with historical 

information about the men who created the boxes as 

well as many other interesting facts. 

••••• 

Saturday, May 15 

2nd Annual Plant Sale 

Master Gardeners of Lake Simcoe South 

9:00 am until sold out, 

rain or shine 

Church of Christ, 

230 Davis Drive East, 

Newmarket. 

Perennials, annuals, 

herbs, member-grown 

divisions, select nurserygrown 

plants, drought 

and shade tolerant 

plants, natives, grasses. 

Information and Master 

Gardeners expert advice. 

Contact: 

lssmastergardeners@ 

gmail.com 


RECIPES from The Good Egg 

T 

hese tarts are filled with one of my favourite things – custard. Based on Portuguese 

custard tarts, which are hard to find if you don’t live near a Portuguese bakery, these 

tarts are best eaten the day they are made. Use the best farm-fresh eggs you can get your 

hands on. You may be surprised at how easy it is to find fresh eggs around East Gwillimbury 

- look for road-side signs. If you haven’t tried it before, 

packaged puff pastry is easy to use and the tart shells 

come out flaky and golden every time. 

Rustic Custard Tarts 

2 rolls (1 package) puff pastry, thawed in the fridge 

2 cups milk 

5 large egg yolks 

1 cup granulated sugar 

1/3 cup all purpose flour 

¼ tsp fine sea salt 

1 tsp pure vanilla extract 

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. You will need two 12-spot muffin pans. 

Unroll the puff pastry sheets. Starting at the short end, roll each sheet into 

a log. Slice each log into 12 even pieces. 

On a well-floured board, roll out each piece very thin, about 5 inches in 

diameter. Carefully tuck each piece of pastry into the muffin spots, forming 

24 tart shells. Place in the refrigerator until the custard is ready. 

Warm the milk over medium heat in a large saucepan. 

Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, flour and salt together in a medium bowl. 

When the milk begins to steam, but not boil, add ¼ cup hot milk to the egg yolk mixture, whisking quickly. 

Add another ¼ cup hot milk into the egg yolk mixture. 

Stir the tempered egg yolk mixture into the pan with the remaining hot milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring 

constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. 

Remove the custard from the heat. Evenly distribute the custard into the prepared tart shells, about 2 

tablespoons of custard per tart. 

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the custard has cooked and the tops begin to brown in spots. Remove from the 

oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Remove the tarts from the pan and set on a wire rack to cool 

completely. These tarts are best eaten within a day of baking. If they last longer than one day, keep covered 

in the refrigerator. 

Makes 24 tarts. 

Since 1991, Moira Sanders has worked in many different aspects of the food industry, across Canada and abroad. These days, she 

writes a charming recipe blog (www.thegoodegg.ca), teaches cooking classes, and is currently collaborating on a cookbook with 

her sister, inspired by country fairs. Contact her at moira@thegoodegg.ca 


Moira Sanders

Do you have a story, poem, useful 

information you’d like to share? 

Email: bulletin@xplornet.com with 

your contribution for consideration. 

TANYA'S CLEAN SWEEP 

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL CLEANING 

*Free Estimates/Seniors Discount 

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or Email: tw-cleansweep@hotmail.com 

POETRY by Ken Gould 

POETRY FLIES ON WINGS THAT SOAR 

ABOVE THE PAGE TO ROAR IN SPACE 

AND REAPPEAR IN ENDLESS FORMS 

TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE 

THAT WORDS ALONE CAN CREATE MAGIC 

In 1957, a group of homeowners broke ground on 

Morton Avenue in Sharon, and collectively worked at 

building homes for their growing families. The 

journey of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic 

Elementary School began with these committed 

families, and the desire that their children attend a 

Catholic elementary school in the area. 

The resolve which allowed these resilient folks to work 

a full week at their full-time jobs and then bring them 

to Sharon to build their future family homes on the 

weekend, was transferred to building a two room 

school house in 1959. Our Lady of Good Counsel 

Elementary School was born. Subsequent additions 

took place in 1960, 1964, and 1981 as the student 

population grew from its original 61 students in 1959. 

Over the past 50 years, the school has consistently 

been blessed with superb community partnerships, an 

active parent community, a strong bond between home 

and church, a dedicated and talented teaching staff, 

and a thoughtful, engaged student body. Evidence of 

the many accomplishments are all around us, and all 

who have had the privileged of being part of this 

school community directly or indirectly are 

encouraged to attend the 50th Anniversary Celebration 

of an old friend and wonderful lady. 


Welcome Wagon Celebrates 80th Anniversary 

2010 marks 80 years of Welcome Wagon service in Canada. Celebrations will be held across Canada from March 

to June. Outstanding Representatives will be honoured at one of seven regional conferences. Also to be honoured 

are outstanding Welcome Wagon communities and local services and merchants who have been a part of 

Welcome Wagon's services from ten to eighty years. Today more than 1,000 Welcome Wagon Representatives 

across Canada work within their local communities. 

Welcome Wagon has always been associated with the moving and relocation process, but the company also 

serves many other occasions and lifestyle changes. Special events are organized for: brides-to-be, expectant 

mothers, grandparents, the semi-retired and retired. New mothers and their babies are visited in the hospital or 

at home. 

Welcome Wagon has much to celebrate during its 80th anniversary. Thirty years ago Welcome Wagon Ltd. 

became totally Canadian management-owned. Over the years Welcome Wagon has enjoyed hundreds of citations 

from civic officials and communities in recognition of its many services. 

Our local representative Kim Hughes can be contacted at 905-473-2627. 


Premium insurance service with 

small town care. 

Attention Boaters: Don't get caught without your license! 

As the warm weather sets in, remember that all boat 

operators, regardless of age or the boat's horsepower, must 

carry proof of competency or risk a $250 fine. 

The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is the easiest way to do this. 

Boaters complete a one-time, Transport Canada accredited 

safety test and are licensed. 

Besides the PCO Card, proof of competency can include also 

having successfully completed a boat safety course in Canada 

prior to April 1999, or completion of a rental-boat safety 

checklist for power-driven rental boats. 

ANNOUNCEMENT 

After servicing the insurance needs of the 

Mount Albert and surrounding area for over 

21 years, Gail Moore will be retiring May 1, 2010. 

Please drop by and wish her well in retirement. 

905-473-2797 

19139 Centre Street, Mount Albert 

www.jamescampbellinsurance.com 

NEXT ISSUE: MAY 2010 - FEATURING 

AROUND THE HOUSE 

Advertising & Editorial deadline is 

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 with delivery 

beginning Tuesday, May 4. 

8,000 copies are mailed 

by Canada Post to: 

Holland Landing, River Drive Park, 

Sharon, Queensville, Mount 

Albert, Cedar Valley 

and Zephyr.

MOUNT ALBERT TAX COMPANY 

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We asked Susan... 

Q: “I’m bored, can we redecorate my room? Has anyone experienced this over 

the March Break? 

A: Last month my daughter asked if we could redecorate her room to a more dramatic “tween” look and I was 

perplexed with how this was going to play out. Luckily enough I was on Cityline – Décor Day recently and I 

asked Mary Dobson, the guru of decorating “How do you handle working with your own daughter on a 

decorating job?” 

Mary suggested that since I was “in the business”, it would be difficult not taking the lead and she said that I 

should listen to what my daughter had to say and let her have choices during the process. 

To start, I would suggest flipping through decorating magazines and take some time to talk about style, from 

modern to romantic, trendy to traditional, your tween will have fun discovering what constitutes her “favourite 

look”. Really trendy colours for 2010 are metallics, navy, teal, cobalt, apple green complimented with yellow. 

Gray has become the new neutral base for texture as well as colour. 

Fabric and texture are an important part of decorating a room and velvet is becoming a big “trend” setter, the 

shinier the better. We have seen many fabrics with raised patterns in bold colours and velvet textures as well as 

very large floral designs becoming popular. The number one patterns are geometric designs such as squares and 

circles. For a contemporary look, lean towards designs with tree branches and vines or the retro look with 

lattice patterns. 

There are a number of areas that need to be addressed such as the flooring, furnishings, bedding, draperies and 

of course, the colour on the walls! Making these choices have to stand up to all activities such as hanging out 

with their friends, doing homework, playing, talking 

endlessly with their friends and having sleepovers. 


Susan Crema-Martin 

A tween room is their haven, their retreat and we know 

that tweens are fickle. What they dig one day, they’ll 

ditch the next. So it is important to talk through the 

choices with your tween and get a good sense of what 

they like in colours, styles and hone in on their look – not 

yours. It is also a great time to get to know more about her 

and a great way to help her get to know more about 

herself. Your tween will love his/her room which makes 

a statement about who they are and what they are like. 

Susan Crema-Martin is a Certified Canadian Staging 

Professional - CCSP Mentor, and President, York Region - 

Real Estate Staging Assoc. - RESA. If you have a question for 

Susan? Send your questions to bulletin@xplornet.com

Clark Home Inspections 

Fast Eddie 

faster_fast_eddie@yahoo.ca 

Ed Clark 

Certified Home Inspector 

Cell: 905-967-2074 

Home: 905-473-9994 

May 2010s issue featuring 

‘Around the House’ 

Decorating • Exterior • Home Improvements • Garden 

For rates call 905-473-9788 

Have some advice to share email: bulletin@xplornet.com 

(limited space) 


EG SPORTS REPORT 

Youngest Curling Team of 

Event from EG 

Over the March Break, East Gwillimbury 

was represented by a team from Sharon & 

Queensville Public Schools at the Timbits 

Provincial Elementary School Curling 

Championships in Cambridge. The team 

was the youngest at the event with players 

ranging from grade 2 to grade 6. It was a 

tremendous learning experience, and the 

team was thrilled to defeat a grade 7 team 

from Parry Sound. Curling season is now 

over, but the team is looking forward to next 

year! Team members included Claire and 

Charlie Randell, Josh and Sarah Mau, and 

Grant Beetlestone. Coach, Cory Randell. 


Brother & Sister Springing to 

Higher Levels 

East Gwillimbury's - Andrew Martin, qualified in Ottawa for 

Nationals, going onto Kamloops in May for Canadian Nationals. 

Now in PanAm, pictured (left) is his first international meet. 

Recovering from a 

broken collarbone 

only 4 weeks ago, 

Danielle Martin 

managed to compete 

in Ottawa for 

3rd qualifiers. She is 

ranked #1 in Ontario 

for Provincial C level 

and has reserved a 

spot on the Ontario 

Team to compete in 

Eastern Canadian 

Championship 

this year.

EG SPORTS REPORT 

SHIVER: Synchronized Skating Team 

Bronze Medal Winners @ Canadians 

Congratulations to our East Gwillimbury Synchro Intermediate 

Team which ended a terrific skating season with a thrilling 

Bronze Medal performance on March 5. To achieve a 3rd place 

standing in a national championship is a tremendous 

accomplishment and a tribute to the hard work and good fun our 

skaters had this year. Many thanks to the coaches (Kristin 

Gordon-James & Heather Penny), manager Jackie Fisher and the 

numerous volunteers who helped make our girls’ dream and achievement possible. Not many people have 

ever competed on a National Level… to make it to the podium - is resume material for life! 

Pictured from left to right. Top Row: Deanna Riches, Shannon Thompson, Stephanie Thompson, 

Rebecca Kelly, Kalina Charnock, Cheryl Lowe, Laura Malaka, Sarah Charnock 

Bottom Row: Kelly Fisher, Haley Collinson, Kelly Lewis, Krista MacDonald, Riley Greenshields, 

Shannon Smith, Kayli Jamieson, Ashley Gunner, Samantha Nordine. 

EG Minor Atom A Eagles - York Simcoe Champions 

Congratulations to our EG Eagles 

who captured the York Simcoe title 

on Saturday, March 27 with a 

convincing 4-1 victory over the 

Stouffville Clippers to win the 

series - 3 games to 1. Many thanks 

from the players and parents to the 

coaching staff of: John Arbour, 

Darren McIlwraith, Ian Robertson 

and Head Coach Randy Courts 

PS… PLEASE SEND SPORTS STORIES… it makes our job so much easier! If you have a story or picture for the EG Sports 

Report – please forward to: Christine: bulletin@xplornet.com or Owen: osmith@dundeesecurities.com 

PLEASE NOTE: The Sports Report is not limited to younger athletes... we would love to celebrate all active athletes, of all 

AGES! If you have a story you would like to share, send us an email. 


SPRING BOOK SALE 

CHECK PAGE 6 FOR DETAILS! 

EAST GWILLIMBURY 

PUBLIC LIBRARIES 

HOLLAND LANDING BRANCH 

19513 Yonge Street 

905-836-6492 

Hours: 

Tuesday - Thursday: 10 to 8 

Friday: 10 to 5 

Saturday: 10 to 4 

MOUNT ALBERT BRANCH 

19300 Centre Street 

905-473-2472 

Hours: 

Tuesday - Thursday: 10 to 8 

DON’T FORGET! 

MOUNT ALBERT IS OPEN WEDNESDAYS 

10 TO 8 

Saturday: 10 to 4 

Sunday: 1 to 5 

(mid Oct - mid May) 

www.eastgwillimbury.ca/library 

Electronic Databases @ Your Library available 

at the website. 


2007 

Omega Realty (1988) Ltd., Brokerage 

Independently Owned & Operated 

Guy Stramaglia 

& 

Bruce Trim, Brokers 

HALL 

of 

FAME 

1990 

1140 Stellar Drive 

Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 7B7 

Toronto Line: (416) 798-7365 (905) 898-1211 

FYI 

Grist Mill Reconstruction 

A PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION in 

an “Open House Format” will be held on 

Monday, April 12, 2010, at the East Gwillimbury 

Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon to 

discuss the engineering plans and construction 

of the proposed Grist Mill Road Reconstruction 

from Mount Albert Road to Hill Top Drive. 

The purpose of the reconstruction is to improve 

the long term reliability of the water delivery 

system by replacing the existing aged pipe. The 

road itself will also be upgraded to a standard 

modern urbanized setting. 

You are invited to drop in any time between 

4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Subject to a successful 

tender and contract award, the project is 

planned to commence in summer 2010.

Centre & Main Streets, Mount Albert 

905-473-6588 

2010 Colours available 

LAMPE BERGER 

Assorted Kits starting at $39.99 

Great idea for Mother’s Day 

SELECTED SCENTS - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE 

WHILE QUANTITIES LAST 

PAN ASIAN CUISINE 

TIME TO RENOVATE? 

Washroom or kitchen need updating? 

Turn your basement into a comfortable 

and enjoyable living space. 

Book your spring additions or improvements 

Call Larry Wilson for a FREE Estimate 

905-954-5923 or 905-836-7600 

It’s a No Brainer! 

Beer – cheaper & more varieties (Asian beers always available) 

Martinis – comparable to the best, more varieties than any restaurant in the area & $5 martini nights 

Food – gourmet quality, everything home-made, reasonable pricing & generous portions 

Wines – reasonable pricing, sommelier selected to suit our cuisine & staff knowledgeable in pairing 

Service – knowledgeable, courteous & presentable staff, always ready & willing to meet our 

customers’ requests as vigilant as possible 

905-473-9387 

www.fuzian.com 

19157 Centre Street, Mount Albert 

We’re right next door to Complete Care 473-HAIR 


fitness 

Put Some “Spring” in 

Your Step 

It’s no surprise how important physical activity and exercise are to our overall health ~ a stronger heart and lungs, 

a reduced risk of cardiovascular and other diseases, and increased energy to name just a few valuable outcomes. 

The big question becomes are we doing enough to reap these significant health benefits? Now that the snow is 

off the ground, it’s time to head outside and make activity a priority this spring. 

For any sort of physical improvements, you need to work your body harder than usual. Ideally you should be 

participating in a moderate-intensity activity for a minimum of 30 minutes per day (e.g. walking, urban poling, 

biking, swimming, and aerobic and exercise classes) to increase the health and function of your heart, lungs, and 

circulatory system. 

It always helps if you choose an activity that you feel comfortable doing or learning, but don’t let a little 

insecurity keep you from trying something new. If not already the case, what’s important is to incorporate 

physical activity into a part of your regular daily routine. Here are some tips to help you excel at your activity 

of choice. 

Warm it up. Your entire body needs to be gradually warmed up to prepare for the upcoming demands of the 

aerobic activity. During a warm-up your heart rate gradually elevates so it can meet the increased need for 

oxygen and your muscles gradually prepare to help you hit your peak performance. For the first five minutes, 

start out slowly and then your overall workout will be much more effective. 

Ramp it up. If you're looking for results you need to put the effort into the activity. While you don't want to 

overdo it, you do want to get your heart rate elevated into its target zone. If looking for a beneficial outcome, 

longer periods of moderately-intense workouts are most effective. Short periods of high-intensity training are 

fine when integrated into a circuit training workout or when used for athletic training. The days of "no pain, no 

gain" are gone, as too much intensity will only lead to soreness and burnout. 

Chug-a-lug. The body depends on water for survival. If we don’t get enough water, our bodies won’t function 

at an optimal level, especially when exercising. Keep yourself hydrated before, during and after activity. 

According to the Mayo Clinic, when engaging in any moderate activity that makes you sweat, you should drink 

1–3 cups of water to compensate for the loss. Those involved in more vigorous, intense activities should consider 

sports drinks which replace sodium and electrolytes. 

Slow it down. Just as your body needs to warm-up, it also needs a cool-down period. Take some time to 

gradually let your heart-rate lower. Stopping aerobic activity abruptly can cause a number of problems and make 

you feel light-headed. 


by Kim Mortson

Stretch it out. It's always a good idea to stretch for a 

few minutes after exercise and concentrate on the 

muscles that have been used during the activity. 

Muscles that remain flexible are far less likely to be 

injured than ones that are tight. 

Switch it up. If trying out a new activity, start with 

small, realistic goals that lead to larger goals. Consider 

keeping a journal to review how you’ve progressed and 

to evaluate what does and 

doesn’t work. Take pictures 

of yourself to see how 

you’ve changed over time. 

And aim to connect with 

your exercise on a deeper 

level as opposed to 

thinking it’s a “must-do” on 

your long list of tasks. 

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begins with a first step. 

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hort happenings... 

April is an exciting time in the garden, full of promise. 

The early spring bulbs have used the food stored in 

their underground reserves to get through the winter 

and they are beginning to provide welcome splashes of 

colour. In my garden it starts with snowdrops, 

crocuses, scilla, grape hyacinths and other delicate 

small bulbs then moves on to tulips, daffodils, 

hyacinths and alliums. 

Many of the most interesting and brilliant summer 

flowers also store their food in bulbs, corms and tubers: 

lilies, dahlias, gladioli, begonias, canna and calla lilies 

and many others. These need to be planted in the 

spring. On April 20th Nikola Warnock will speak at 

the Mount Albert Garden and Horticultural Society 

meeting on the topic “Garden Design with Bulbs, 

Corms and Tubers”. Having seen Nikola’s wonderful 

garden I know we’re in for a treat as she gives us ideas 

on incorporating these diverse beauties into our 

gardens and caring for them. We will also be holding 

our annual photography competition at this meeting. 

The junior gardeners will be transplanting cuttings and 

seedlings that evening, in preparation for our Spring 

Plant Sale on May 29th. They meet from 7 – 7:30pm 

and welcome new members aged 6 – 16. 

On Saturday, May 1st we will be out and about in the 

six community gardens we maintain, getting started on 

weeding, cleaning up and dividing plants which have 

outgrown their space. 

The Literacy Garden which has been created at the 

Holland Landing Community Centre with the 

assistance of a Trillium Foundation grant is almost 

complete; the donated benches will be installed as soon 

as the ground has thoroughly thawed. The opening 

celebration will be held on May 15th from 11am 

until 1pm. 


by Anne Hill 

Looking farther ahead, we are planning a bus trip to 

two beautiful gardens: Plant Paradise Country Garden 

in Albion, where we will have a guided tour and 

catered lunch, and Lost Horizons Garden and Nursery 

in Acton. The date is Saturday July 10th and the cost is 

$50 per person. It promises to be a great day; we’d be 

delighted to have you join us. 

We are an enthusiastic group of gardeners, from 

beginners to experienced, from all over East 

Gwillimbury. We meet the third Tuesday of the month 

from February to November at 7:30 pm at Mount 

Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street, Mount 

Albert. We welcome visitors and new members. 

Visitors pay just $2 per meeting. 

For more information on the youth or adult programs, 

or our bus trip, please call 905-478-8450 or visit 

http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/mountalbert. 

Photo: Christine Benns

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ongoing events 

EVERY SUNDAY & THURSDAY 

Mount Albert Run Club 

Sundays @ 8:00 am & Thursdays @ 7:00 pm 

Ross Family Complex/Mount Albert Library 

For information contact Steve at 905-717-9431 

•••••••• 

SUNDAYS (No Holiday Weekends) 

Spinning Spurs Dance Classes 

7:00 pm. Couples $5.00 

Queensville Masonic Hall 

Call Darlene or Al Crofton at 905-895-3835 

Dances include: Country, East Coast Swing, ChaCha & Waltz 

•••••••• 

MONDAY EVENINGS 

Square Dance Classes 

7:00 pm 

Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Drive 

Call Doug or Heather at 905-478-2200 or 

drholmes@xplornet.com 

Couples of all ages welcome. Learn the basics of modern square 

dancing. Low impact exercise. 

•••••••• 

MONDAY EVENINGS 

York Region Community Choir 

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 

York Region Admin. Building, Room B, Yonge Street, Nmkt. 

Call Pauline at 905-715-7487 or pmccarthy.is@rogers.com 

If you love to sing, give us a try. 

•••••••• 

MONDAY AFTERNOONS & EVENINGS 

Holland Landing Golden Anchor Seniors Bid Euchre 

1:00 pm & 7:30 pm, Everyone is welcome to join in. 

Holland Landing Community Centre 

Tuesday Evenings: Plain Euchre - 7:30 pm 

Wednesday Afternoons: Bid Euchre - 1:00 pm 

Friday Afternoons: Carpet Bowling - 1:00 pm 

•••••••• 

2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH 

One Parent Families Newmarket & Area Chapter 

We can offer you subsidized programs for you and your family 

or grandchildren. Social outings, meetings with speakers, 

dances, Christmas Party and much more. 

Call today at 905-557-0143. Membership $50 annually. 

•••••••• 

4th MONDAY OF THE MONTH 

The Gwillimbury Quilt Guild 

1:00 pm 

Queensville United Church, 20453 Leslie Street 

Guest fee is $5.00 Contact: Liz Born 905-853-0173 

•••••••• 

TUESDAY EVENINGS 

Newmarket Citizens Band 

8:00 pm. Sir William Mulock High School, Newmarket 

Looking for teens and adults that can play a brass, woodwind 

or percussion instrument. 

•••••••• 

EVERY TUESDAY EVENING 

York Highlands Chorus Rehearsals 

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 

Old Firehall, 140 Main Street S., Newmarket. 

Call Cheryl at 905-895-5595 or yorkhighlandschorus.com 

Also available to perform at a variety of venues. 

•••••••• 

EVERY TUESDAY EVENING 

Seniors Play Euchre 

7:00 pm 

40 Royal Oak Road. Mt. Albert 

Call Barbara @ 905-557-0143 

•••••••• 

1st TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Holland Landing Chapter IODE 

7:00 pm 

Call Anne at 905-895-4699 

We are a Canadian women’s charitable organization, committed 

to improving the quality of life for children, youth and those in 

need through educational, social service and citizenship 

programs. 

•••••••• 

1st & 3rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 

The Newmarket-East Gwillimbury Kinsmen Club 

Community Centre Hall, River Drive Park 

Call Bob at 905-478-5333. 

•••••••• 

2nd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

York-Simcoe Naturalists Meeting 

7:30 pm 

River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue 

Call 905-898-2329. All welcome. Bring your own mug. 

•••••••• 

2nd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Business Women’s Networking Association (BWNA) 

12:00 pm 

Shoeless Joe’s, on Woodbine Avenue, Sharon 

Check out www.bwna.biz. 

•••••••• 

2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Sharon & District Lions Club 

6:45 pm 

Temperance Hall in Sharon 

Ellerby Farr at 905-478-4337. New Members always welcome. 

•••••••• 

2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Mount Albert & District Lions Club 

6:45 pm Lions Hall. New Members always welcome. 

•••••••• 

2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 

Holland Landing Snowmobile Club meetings 

7:30pm

61 Cedar Street, Holland Landing 

Check out www.hlsc.on.ca 

•••••••• 

3rd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Members of the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce 

7:00 am, breakfast at 7:30 am, personal intros at 8:30 am 

Location varies 

Contact the office at (905) 478-8447 or www.egcoc.org 

•••••••• 


Mount Albert United Church Community Luncheon 

11:30 am to 1:00 pm, continuous serve 

Cost: $7.00. 

41 Alice Stree, Mt. Albert 

•••••••• 


Mount Albert Garden and Horticultural Society 

7:30pm – February to November 

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm - Youth Group (not July or August) 

Mount Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street 

Guests pay $2 per meeting. 

Call 905-478-8450 or gardenontario.org/site.php/mountalbert 

A friendly group of gardeners from beginners to experienced 

who welcome guests and new members. We have interesting 

guest speakers and refreshments. 

•••••••• 

3rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 

The Newmarket Horticultural Society 

8:00 pm – January to November 

New Location: Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle St., L2. 

Guests $2 

Call 905-898-6381 or www.nhs.usethis.com 

Interesting and knowledgeable guest speakers, raffle draws and 

refreshments. New members and guests are always welcome! 

•••••••• 

LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Mt. Albert Sports Day Committee Meetings 

7:30 pm 

Mt. Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street 

Call Lee Sitarz 905-473-9388 

Looking for input & new members to keep the tradition going! 

•••••••• 

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY 

Jackrabbits Trail Run Club 

Wednesdays @ 7 pm - Holborn Forest (1km east of Hwy. 48) 

Saturdays @ 8 am - Ravenshoe Trail (McCowan, south of 

Ravenshoe Rd.) Request info at cshawac340@rogers.com 

•••••••• 

EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING 

Seniors play Bingo 

7:00 pm 

40 Royal Oak Road, Mount Albert 

Call Barbara @ 905-557-0143 

•••••••• 

1st WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH 

Mount Albert Friendship Club - For Seniors 

Ross Family Complex, Centre St., Mt. Albert 

Call Joyce Brown at 905-473-2770 

New members are welcome. We have Bingo, Euchre, Bid 

Euchre, Bus trips, Shuffleboard, Dinners, BBQ's and more. 

•••••••• 

2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 

Newmarket and Area Newcomer’s Club 

A social group form women. Gatherings, plus special interest 

groups meet throughout each month. 

Call Judy 905-841-6741 or Nancy 905-841-4094 

•••••••• 

2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 

North Union Hall Euchre 

7:30 pm 

Boag Road, east of Woodbine 

Admission $2.00, includes lunch. All welcome. 

•••••••• 

1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 

Union Street Women’s Institute Branch 

1:30 pm. All ladies welcome. 

North Union Community Centre, 2624 Boag Road 

Call 905-989-1679 or 905-473-6411 

•••••••• 

2nd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 

East Gwillimbury Historical Society 

7:30 pm 

Queensville Community Centre 

Call Nancy Eves at 905-478-2149 or eghs@neptune.com 

•••••••• 

2nd & 4th THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 

Holland Landing & District Lions Club 

7:00 pm 

Holland Landing Community Centre on Yonge Street 

•••••••• 

3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 

Holland Landing Country & Western Jamboree 

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm 

Holland Landing Community Centre 

Call Jacquie or Walt at 905-473-7072 

•••••••• 

Widows and Widowers Social Group 

We offer fun, social events, and support for all ages. 

Meet new people and make new friends. 

Call 905-967-3274 or 905-836-4417 

•••••••• 

DROP-IN FOR ARTISANS & CRAFTERS 

Mondays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holland Landing C. Centre 

Wednesdays: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Ross Family Complex 

An opportunity to finish a project you are working on and 

meet others who have the same interests. 

•••••••• 

FREE DROP-IN CENTRE @ The Family Place 

Mon - Fri 9:30 am to 2:30 pm 

Lower level of the Mount Albert Community Centre 

Call 905-473-5929. 


Announcing 

Sharon Lions Grocery Giveaway Draw Winners 

Congratulations to the winners of our Grocery Giveaway Draw for Gift Cards from Vince's Market. 

The first prize, a $500.00 card went to Linda Shackleton of Newmarket. Second prize, a $250.00 card went 

to Dale Jackson of Keswick and third prize, a $125.00 card went to Gerry Thompson of Bradford. 

The Sharon Lions would like to thank everyone who supported this effort to raise funds in support of our 

community service efforts in East Gwillimbury. 

A special thanks goes to Vince's Market for 

their support. 

It’s almost that time of year 

again... Check it out! 

Lots of new & fun things to do for 

the Whole Family! 

www.mountalbertsportsday.com 

Featuring Juno Award Winner 

Jack de Keyzer, Saturday Night in the 

Entertainment Tent! 

Discount ride tickets available May 1, 2010! 

Check website for details! 

Mount Albert Sports Day Weekend 

June 4, 5 & 6, 2010 

Community hours available for high school students 

contact Cathy @ 905 557 0304 


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Thank you 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of 

you (and there are so many) who helped sell tickets, 

gather silent auction items, donated food, time and 

money as well as setting up and tearing down to make 

the benefit for Mark & Connie Potter such an 

overwhelming success. 

Mark, Connie and their families, I know are touched by 

all your generosity and once again Mount Albert 

continues to show how very much they care when it 

comes to helping others in need. You have indeed 

touched their hearts and made us proud to be part of 

such an amazing community. 

THANK YOU ALL 

Dean Sinclair and Cathy Morton 

On February 27, at the Mount Albert Community 

Center Cathy Morton and Dean Sinclair put on a 

benefit dance/fundraiser for my son Mark Potter and 

his family, he has terminal cancer and is on a clinical 

drug trial in New York. Mark was born and raised in 

Mount Albert and continues to reside here with his 

wife Connie and their 2 sons 

Dallas and Mark Jr. 

The response from the town and 

community was overwhelming 

and close to 600 tickets were 

sold with over 80 silent auction 

gift donated. From the hall to the 

music to the food and door 

prizes, everything was donated. I 

have lived in Mount Albert since 

1979 and worked in town since 

1989 and have always loved our 

community. When Mark needed 

help everyone was there and I am 

so proud of this town. 

Mark’s mom, 

Sharon Revell 

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Gearing 

Up for Golf 

Okay all you golf dreamers, it’s time to stop tormenting your house pets with your indoor practice. 

Golf season is nigh and the ground frost will be all but a distant memory soon. All that planning and dreaming 

over these winter months – and the new clubs you got from Santa – can soon be put into practice on the real 

thing! Your vast green wonderland of peace and tranquility awaits. 

The key to a successful season is different for each golfer but actively caring for your physical health, will give 

you the best chances to achieve success. 

Most golfers take more than 90 strokes – plus one or two extra practice swings for each stroke. It adds up – not 

only the tally on the scorecard but also the toll on your body during the round from taking all those hacks – I 

mean swings. 

Mark Sharpe, C.P.G.A. Professional and Director of Golf at Pheasant Run Golf Course, says, 

“Be concerned for your general health and fitness. What you eat and how you exercise is all a collective part 

of performance in playing golf – and being comfortable on the golf course.” 

There are a few key things to remember on the course. Do take a few minutes to do a full body warm-up 

(stretches and a brisk walk) before hitting your first ball. This is especially important in cooler weather. It’s also 

important to stay loose throughout the round. 

If you are walking the course, make sure that your carry bag is properly fit to your body (your local CPGA pro 

can help). Adjust the two shoulder straps so that the bag’s weight is borne not only by your shoulders but also 

by your hips – the bag should rest just below the small of your back. This will help you avoid undue stress on 

your lower back, neck and shoulders – before you even take a swing. 

The golf swing itself can be a recipe for back pain and injury. Even the touring pros sometimes develop back 

injuries on the driving range or on the course, and they’ve got better swings than we do. That means it’s even 

more important for amateur golfers to develop sound swing technique and exercise regime to help avoid injury. 

Be mindful that among the many body parts involved in the golf swing, the lower back is at particular risk. This 

risk increases for golfers who don’t have much flexibility in their mid-back (thoracic spine) or in their hips 

(or both). 

Clinically speaking, the golf swing is essentially the torquing of the upper body against the lower body. This 

action puts a tremendous level of stress on the intervertebral discs in your lower back. While this torquing 

action does help you hit the ball a long way, the tremendous stress of this action on the lower back – during a 

singular instance or spread over the course of hundreds of swings – can cause painful or even debilitating injury 

to a disc(s). Injuries range from tightness in the lower back (golfers who pop an Advil at the 10th hole!) All the 

way to herniations and sprains (golfers who can’t stand up straight). 


by Melanie Jung

The good news is that injuries to your lower back are 

preventable. In addition to appropriate stretching and 

core-strengthening regimens, a good way to protect your 

back is to pull your navel in towards your spine while you 

swing and keep your lower back in a ‘neutral’ position by 

bending at your hips. 

If you have suffered an injury playing golf, there’s more 

good news – it’s treatable and there’s no need to suffer 

long term. There’s professional help available. The 

earlier a pain syndrome or injury is correctly diagnosed 

and treated, often the quicker the recovery – and the 

sooner you’ll be enjoying your time on the golf course. 

Your local CPGA pro can help you prevent injury to your 

scorecard. And your local Registered Physiotherapist can 

help you prevent – and recover from – pain and injury to 

your body, keeping you out on the course. 

Actively care for your physical health this year. You’ll 

give yourself the best chance for success on and off the 

golf course. 

Melanie Jung lives in Holland Landing and is a 

Registered Physiotherapist with East Gwillimbury 

Physiotherapy (www.egphysiotherapy.com). She can be 

reached at melanie@egphysiotherapy.com. 

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE IN EXQUISITE CENTURY HOME 

(approx. 1,600 square feet on the first floor for immediate occupancy) 

Sharon House Commercial Centre 

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(Mt. Albert Rd. and Leslie St. across from E.G. Town Offices) 

The Pet Nanny 

Need pet sitting services? 

Contact Lynda Annall 

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16,000 sq.ft. OF QUALITY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 

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Original and superb craftsmanship throughout, including: elegant trim, 

crown moldings and archways, oversized baseboards, 9 ½ foot ceilings, 

original doors and pine floors. 

Updates include: high efficiency gas furnace, central air conditioning, gas 

fireplace, large windows that replicate the originals, eave lighting, outdoor 

lanterns, plumbing, electrical, and improved insulation. 

Ample parking and signage. 

Phone David or Cindy Bates (905) 478-8440. No agents please. 

905-478-4022 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 

GRAB A PIECE OF THE PAST TODAY 

Mount Albert United Church 

41 Alice Street, Mount Albert 

THE FOOD PANTRY 

Open the last Wednesday of every month 

from 2-6 pm, rear entrance of the Church. 

If you are in need of assistance, do not hesitate to 

visit us. If you know of anyone in need, please call 

the Church office 905-473-2562. 


tax 

Tax Breaks 

If a parent or grandparent (over 65) lives with you, 

even if they are not your dependent. 

If, at any time in the tax year, you (either alone or with another person) maintained a dwelling and you or your 

spouse's or common-law partner's parent or grandparent aged 65 or older lived with you, you may be able to claim 

the Caregiver Amount tax credit. This non-refundable tax credit is reduced when the net income of the parent 

or grandparent exceeds a certain level. 

The parent or grandparent must at the time have been a resident of Canada, and the tax credit is not available if 

they were just visiting you. 

This tax credit is also available when certain other dependent relatives are living with you (see below), but for 

other relatives the tax credit is not available unless the relative is dependent on you due to mental or physical 

infirmity. 

If you are able to claim the caregiver amount for a dependent relative, and the dependent is eligible for the 

disability tax credit, any unused portion of this credit may be transferable to you. If you cannot claim the 

caregiver amount because the dependent's income is too high, you may still be able to transfer any unused portion 

of the disability tax credit. 

Tax credit may be available if dependent relative lives with you. 

If, at any time in the tax year, you (either alone or with another person) maintained a dwelling where you and a 

dependent relative lived, you may be able to claim the Caregiver Amount tax credit. The dependent must have 

been 18 years of age or over, and dependent on you due to a mental or physical infirmity. This tax credit is 

reduced if the dependent's income exceeds a certain level. The dependent must be your child or grandchild, or 

you or your spouse or common-law partner's sibling, niece, nephew, aunt, or uncle (for parent or grandparent see 

above). They must have been a resident of Canada, and the tax credit is not available if they were just 

visiting you. 

Eligible Dependant 

An individual who cannot claim the married or common-law credit may claim the eligible dependant credit for a 

wholly dependent person if all the following conditions are met at a point in time (the relevant time) during 

the year: 

1. The individual must not have a spouse or common law partner, or, if so, can neither have supported, nor lived 

with, nor have been supported by his or her spouse or common-law partner. 

2. The individual must support a dependant and live with the dependant in a self-contained domestic 

establishment (the home) that he or she maintains (either alone or jointly with another person). 

3. At the relevant time the supported person must be: 

i) Related to the taxpayer by blood marriage, common-law partnership or adoption; 


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ii) Under 18, or mentally or physically infirm, unless the person is a parent or grandparent; 

iii) Resident in Canada, unless the person is a child of the taxpayer; and, 

iv) Wholly dependent for support on the individual, or on the individual and other person(s) who maintain 

the home. 

Under these circumstances, it is possible for a caregiver who is single, separated or divorced to be able to claim 

both the Caregiver Amount tax credit AND claim the parent or grandparent as an eligible dependant. 

Remember: Employees must file taxes and pay any amount owing to CRA by April 30, 2010. Self-employed 

individuals can hold-off filing until June 15, 2010 but must also pay any amount owing to CRA by April 30, 2010. 

If you have been told by CRA to make installment payments through the year and fail to do so, you will be 

charged penalties and interest for missed payments if tax is found to be owing after you filed. 

Ian Hawkins runs Mount Albert Tax Company – next to the Post Office on Centre Street, Mount Albert. 


Registration 2010 

Bart classes at 

The Studio 

in Mount Albert 

Now Registering for Spring Session! 

Saturday mornings for children (6-12) 

Have fun making art in many different media. 

Wednesday mornings for adults/seniors 

Beginners welcome to learn painting and drawing. 

• Art activities for Beavers, Brownies, etc. 

• Art lessons for home schooling 

• Private lessons at your home or my studio 

• Professional help with college art portfolios 

Phone for information and registration: 

905-473-5006 

email: artsmithstudio@rogers.com 

website: www.artsmithstudio.com 


HOCKEY REGISTRATION 

2010-2011 Season 

BE AN EAGLE !!! 

PLAY HOCKEY WITH THE EAST GWILLIMBURY 

MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 

• TYKE INITIATION PROGRAM – OMHA 

Early Development 

• NEW & IMPROVED FACILITIES 

• ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY 

OPENS APRIL 9 

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT 

WWW.EGMHA.COM 

BRING A NEW REGISTRANT TO E.G.M.H.A. 

AND RECEIVE A $50 REBATE ON YOUR 

REGISTRATION FEE!!! 

(Note: This is a onetime discount only and does not apply to siblings)

YOGA 

with 

JOANNE ROYCE 

certified Yoga Instructor 

Beginner & Intermediate Classes 

Day and Evening Classes available 

8 week course starting April 26 

** Call Ahead - Space Limited ** 

Sharon 

calling all horse lovers! 

HARROGATE HILLS RIDING SCHOOL 

Summer Camp Registration on NOW! 

Creating a relationship with a horse enhances self-confidence, poise, responsibility, trust, 

communication, and collaboration. 

In celebration of our 25 th year we are offering special discounts! 

Visit www.harrogatehills.com for information and registration forms 

Weekly Beginner Lessons Beginning Now! 

Call for a free riding assessment! 

Whether you’re brand-new to the sport or an experienced rider, you’ll gain skills 

and confidence under the direction of our trained staff. 

Lessons for all levels for ages 7 and up • Multiple Riding Areas • Group or Private 

905-478-8245 

yoga-with-joanneroyce@rogers.com 

Celebrating 25 Years of 

Summer Camp! 

www.harrogatehills.com 

18786 McCowan Road 

Mount Albert, ON 

905-473-3847 

Remember! The children's fitness tax credit lets parents claim up to $500 per year for eligible 

fitness expenses paid for each child who is under 16 years of age at the beginning of the year in 

which the expenses are paid. 


WANTED - TO BUY 

PRE-1950 

OLD PAPER ITEMS 

Old Photographs/Negatives - Old Postcards 

Old Advertising, Flyers, Maps, Catalogues, Magazines, 

Albums/Scrapbooks 

Posters, Printing Plates, Camera and 

Camera Accessories. 

Please call: 905-898-2213 or 416-564-0251

April 2010 - The Bulletin Magazine

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