June/July 2011 - The Bulletin Magazine

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6 WHAT’S ON June/July 

Community Events you don’t 

want to miss 

16 In The Kitchen 

Wood-Fire Thin Crust Pizza is a 

summertime favourite 

20 Decorating 

The importance of backyards 

when selling your home 

24 Hort Happenings... 

Busy summer for gardeners 

29 In The Garden 

The Garden Wanderer takes you 

to summer garden tours and must 

see places 

26 Wellness 

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18 Healthy Lawn 

Tips to keep pests and weeds away 

19 Permits 

Service Permit vs. Building Permit 

20 Decorating 

Are Backyards Important When Selling? 

22 Painting Tools 

Selecting the right tool for the job 

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Editors’ Note 

I’m waiting on pins and needles right now! No, not because there are so many things 

happening this summer in East Gwillimbury... I’m waiting until midnight to hear if Canada 

Post will deliver this issue or will it sit until they’ve come to an agreement. I guess you will 

know the answer if this arrives later than say July! 

In the meantime I will say that East Gwillimbury is bustling with events and fun stuff to do 

this summer. I visited the opening day of the EG Farmers’ market last weekend and there are some beautiful plants, 

baked goods and honey products for you to scoop up this summer! Take the time to support them. 

The other thing that’s exciting for The Bulletin Magazine is that we’ve launched our Facebook fan page. It’s 

incredibly cool that we can now stay connected in between issues and we will be able to tell you about new items as 

we come across them. If you are a business in EG and you become a fan, we’ve got a special just for you. 

I hope that you all have a safe and enjoy the summer whether you are staying local or hitting the road. 

Christine 

sharon classic car show 

Saturdays until September 17, 2011 

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

Located in the Civic Centre’s West Parking Lot, is well-known in 

the car show community to be the show that displays vintage, 

muscle and collector cars in a setting like no other. Admission 

is free. 

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EAST GWILLIMBURY TRAILS COMMITTEE 

ROGERS RESERVOIR TRAIL EGG HUNT ‘11 By Sharon Hamilton 

Wow! The Easter Bunny paid a short visit to the 

Rogers Reservoir Trail on the morning of Saturday, 

April 23. Despite the brevity of his stay he did 

manage time from his busy schedule to make sure that 

the children who participated in this year’s annual 

Easter Egg Hunt would enjoy themselves. So it 

happened that this regal bunny, along with members of 

the East Gwillimbury Trails Committee, hid eggs in 

preparation for our 2011 Easter celebration at 10:30 

a.m.. Along the trail, our baskets stuffed with coloured 

eggs and optimistic of a wonderful event despite the 

somber, drizzly weather we meandered tucking each 

egg into some clever spots so it could be discovered by 

a young sleuth. The eggs each in its niche and a tent 

erected to provide some protection from the damp it 

was not long until our first batch of eager egg seekers 

arrived. Many came armed with a basket or other 

holder for their bounty and most enthusiastic to prove 

his/her superb hunting skills. The task, each participant 

must collect one only of each colour of egg and these 

6 coloured eggs returned to the tent, was explained to 

children and parents. When the 6 coloured eggs were 

restored to our baskets each participant received a 

goody bag from one of our young volunteers, a little 

old for the hunt but keen to be involved. Naturally one 

of the bags contents was chocolate. 

During the morning over 60 children of a variety of 

ages including young babies had found their requisite 

6 coloured eggs. They had also enjoyed a beautiful 

spring walk in the woods (the rain had cleared), fresh 

air, family fellowship, exercise, spring growth of buds 

on trees, early spring green, birds and birdsongs, and 

all of this with no mosquitoes. In EG, imagine! 

For anyone who may be interested in walking the 

Rogers Reservoir Trail. It is a short trail, pretty and 

relaxing to walk, located in the Town of East 

Gwillimbury, about 1 kilometre in length. Running 

beside the Holland River from Green Lane to Second 

Concession it has parking available at both ends and 

provides an easy, level stroll in the woods. Should you 

wish a longer and/or more difficult path you have a 

choice. Crossing Green Lane and heading south will 

take you to Newmarket and possibly Aurora. 

Conversely heading across Second Concession will 

offer another choice. Either stay on the south side of 

the river and loop back to Second Concession or cross 

the bridge and ultimately head either into Holland 

Landing or continue along the path all the way up to 

Queensville Sideroad. Such diversity is available as the 

Rogers Reservoir Trail is a small piece of the East 

Gwillimbury section of the Nokiidaa Trail. On this 

trail you can travel from Queensville Sideroad south 

through EG, Newmarket, and Aurora. 

For further information or to obtain trail maps phone 

the Town of East Gwillimbury 905 478-4282 or check 

the Town of East Gwillimbury website 

(eastgwillimbury.ca). Whatever your choice, we wish 

you happy wandering along the trails! 

Register early for East Gwillimbury Trails 

Committee’s other annual event, our Haunted 

Halloween Hike as space is limited and it fills quickly. 

Details for this event should be available during the 

summer on the Town website or on the Town page in 

the weekly Tuesday paper. 

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Saturday, June 11 

East Gwillimbury TRAILS WALK 

Bendor-Graves Regional Forest 

Kennedy Road 500 metres north of Davis Drive; 

9:00 am. 


Ellerby Farr Celebrates 50 years as Lions Club 

Member 

Friends and family of Ellerby Farr, a lifelong resident 

of Sharon will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. to recognize 

this remarkable accomplishment. 

The Temperance Hall on Leslie Street in Sharon 

Sharonlions@rogers.com 

Tuesday, June 14 

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Teen Advisory 

Board 

Need Volunteer Hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board 

For More Information: http://www.egpl.ca/getinvolved 

or contact Lisa @ lmwilliams@primus.ca 

East Gwillimbury Public Library Holland Landing 

Branch, 19513 Yonge Street. 7:00 pm 


Garden Tour 2011 

Gardens to impress and delight. Tour private gardens 

along with the Sharon Temple heritage garden. 

Tickets $10 at Holland Landing and Mount Albert 

Libraries as well as select retail locations. A project of 

the Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library. 

905-478-2522 Linda Tanaka 

lindaetanaka@gmail.com 


The Mom Squad, Product Testing & Family Fun 

Day An ultimate day out where you can test 

products specific to your childrens age then shop 

and have fun. Uxbridge Arena. 1st Child $8, each 

additional child $3, Adults $2 Proceeds donated to 

BBBS of North Durham Region. Visit 

www.themomsquad.ca for details. 

WHAT’S ON 


Groove & Play @ Mount Albert Library 

10:30 am. Discover the joys of music with your child. 

Join Ms. Jodi for singing, dancing, and musical 

games. Ages: 1 to 5 years. Please pre-register by 

calling or stopping by your local library branch 

East Gwilimbury Public Library, Mount Albert Branch 

19300 Centre Street 905-473-2472 


Bag of Books for a Buck 

Book Sale to support Zephyr Library 

9:00 to 1:00 

Zephyr Community Centre, 310 Zephyr Road 


TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC 

All teddy bears, and their owners, are invited to 

come out to the Elman W. Campbell Museum for a 

pawsitively grreat time! 1:30-3:30p.m. $5.50 /child. 

Games, teddy bear contests, displays and 

refreshments. Contest categories are: Eco Friendly 

Bear, Occupational Bear and Best International Bear. 

Pre-registration required. Please call (905) 953-5314 

or email elmanmuseum@rogers.com for more 

information. 134 Main Street South, Newmarket. 


Mount Albert Garden & Horticultural Society 

HOW TO LOOK AND WHY YOU SHOULD: Andy 

McCraw, photographer. 7:30pm. All welcome, guests 

$2. Mount Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street, 

Refreshments. More information 905-478-8450 or 

www.gardenontario.org/site.php/mountalbert 


Newmarket Horticultural Society Meeting 

Guest Speaker: Denis Flanagan “Roses, Roses, 

Roses” Members enjoy our annual summer Garden 

Tour, Bus Trip and November Potluck Dinner. Annual 

Membership fees: $15/Single $20/Couple $25/Family 

$2/Guests. We are a friendly group of experienced 

and beginner gardeners. New members and guests 

are always welcome! www.gardenewmarket.ca 

New Location for 2011: Newmarket Legion, 707 

Srigley Street. For info contact Sophia Crawford @ 

sophiacrawford@rogers.com 


WHAT’S ON 

Thursday, June 23 

STRAWBERRY SOCIAL *Ham Dinner* 

Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St., Sharon 

Continuous Sitting from 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

Adults $14.00 Child $ 6.00 

For tickets call the Office at 905-478-2231 

Serving assorted cold salads, Ham, tea, coffee and juice 

and for dessert Strawberry Shortcake. You will not go 

home HUNGRY!!! 


Annual Burger and Berries Fest 

St. James the Apostle Anglican Church will be hosting 

their annual Burger and Berries Fest at 18794 Leslie 

Street, Sharon from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adults $13; 

Children (under 12) $6; and Family (parent(s) and any 

number of children under 12) $35. 


Mayor and Council Luncheon 

at Shawneeki Golf Club, 18543 Woodbine Ave., Sharon. 

Sponsored by: East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce. 

Come and enjoy a delicious BBQ luncheon as we 

celebrate our business community and life in East 

Gwillimbury. Guest Speakers: Mayor Virginia Hackson 

and Economic Development Officer Marnie Wraith 

11:30 am- 2:00 pm. ALL ARE WELCOME 

$35.00 per person (tax included) 

Pre-registration is a must!! Register on line at 

www.egcoc.org or call or e-mail your reservation to the 

Chamber office, 905-478-8447 or egcoc@egcoc.org 

WHAT’S ON JULY 

Friday, July 1 

East Gwillimbury Canada Day Celebrations 

Located at Mount Albert Lions Park, opens at 7:00pm 

Fireworks at 10:00pm (weather permitting). Sponsored 

by Town of EG and Mount Albert Lions Club. 

Entertainment, refreshments. FREE entry. 

Friday, July 1 

Celebrate Canada Day on Main Street 

Join us as we celebrate Canada Day! Lots of festivities 

for the entire family. Bouncing castles, face painting, 

balloons, crafters, dog show, entertainment and more! 

Visit the shops and cafés and make it a celebration to 

remember. Please visit 

www.newmarketmainstreet.com for more 

information. 

Wednesday, July 6 

Mount Albert United Church Women's Annual 

Steak & Strawberry Supper 

Lions Hall (5057 Mount Albert Rd.) Continuous 

serve 

4:30-7:00 pm. Take-out available 

Tickets: Adults $15.00, Children $6.00 (12 yrs & 

under) For more info please call Betty 

905-473-2247 

Saturday, July 9 

EAST GWILLIMBURY Trails Walk 

Boag Road Trail. Boag Road, west side of 

intersection with Leslie Street; 9:00 am 

July 11 to 15 

Vacation Bible Camp 

Mount Albert United Church, 41 Alice Street. 9:30 

am to 12 Noon. Ages 4 to 12, Free! To Register 

contact Lisa at the Church Office, 905-473-2562. 

Tuesday, July 19 

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEEING: East Gwillimbury 

Gardeners (Mt Albert Garden & Hort) presents 

Cathy Kozma, beekeeper. 7:30 p.m. at Mt. Albert 

Community Centre, 53 Main Street. New members 

and guests always welcome. Come early, enjoy 

refreshments and socialize with other gardeners. 

For information call Anne Hill, 905-478-8450 or visit 


Sunday, July 10 

Decoration Service at Mount Albert Cemetery 

7 pm, rain or shine. 

A brief faith-based service to recognize our loved 

ones who are buried in Mount Albert Cemetery, 

north of town. Bring your lawn chair and join us 

on the top of the hill. Parking available at the top 

of the hill. Special music. Offered by Mount Albert 

United Church. Freewill Offering for the Cemetery 

Board for Cemetery tree plantings. 


Prom or Grad Package 

Glamorous up-do or Formal hairstyle 

Manicure 

Glamour makeup 

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Everything you need to be ready for your big day! 

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Yard Waste 

Pick-up Days 

June 14, 15, 16, 17 

June 28, 29, 30 

July 12, 13, 14, 15 

(Dates correspond with your recycling pick up days 

alternating with your regular garbage days, every 

two weeks from April to November) 

No limit on yard waste placed for collection 

A “yard waste” sticker must be placed on the 

open rigid containers used for yard waste. 

Available at the Civic Centre and libraries. 

Do not include: 

Kitchen Scraps, Grass Clippings, Rocks, dirt, 

sod, tree stumps, branches larger than 4” in 

diameter, flower pots/trays, painted or 

treated wood and animal droppings. 

Please Note: Because yard 

waste is banned from landfills, a single bag 

of yard waste could result in the entire load 

being rejected! Rather than throwing your 

yard waste in the garbage, do your part and 

separate it out so we can compost it. 


A NEW LOOK 

Main Street Mount Albert took on a whole new look on Sports Day 

weekend. Vendors lined the street offering the widest array of goods anyone 

could imagine. Happy shoppers, friendly vendors, assorted pop up tents and 

colourful displays added to the street festival atmosphere providing the 

perfect backdrop for neighbours to chat, for friends to renew acquaintances 

and for family members to shop together as they strolled along Main on 

their way to the fair. 

Shoppers delighted in their finds after admiring wallets, gifts, rock art, 

stained glass, sun catchers, jewelry of all sorts, handbags, baby accessories, 

leg warmers, spices, seasonings, kitchen wares, beaded items, ironworks, 

fancy towels, cosmetics and skin care items, candles, paintings, purses, 

scented candles, watercolor art, greeting cards, crochet hats, pottery 

and knitwear. 

The fragrance of popped kettle corn, fresh roasted coffee, and pizza on a 

stick filled the air reminding us that fresh air makes us both hungry and 

thirsty. After strolling through the market area, shoppers found themselves 

right outside the main gates to the Sports Day festivities, and who can resist 

the draw of a ferris wheel and the excitement of a carnival. 

Coordinator of the event, Marlene Johnston noted “We had such an 

overwhelming response from vendors this year, with over 50 registered that 

we need to prepare for expansion in the future.” There was also a great 

deal of interest from vendors who provide a service to the community. 

“While this event provided economic benefits to the town, it was also a lot 

of fun.” Marlene commented. To participate in the 2012 Vendor’s Street 

Market, contact marlenejohnston@rogers.com. 

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Mount Albert 

Branch of EGPL 

is now open 

on Fridays 

from 

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Closed on Sundays 

until October 2011 

East Gwillimbury Emergency Services Preparedness Day was Saturday, May 14. Stations were set 

up at the Sharon Sports Complex representing various emergency services for visitors to tour and 

demonstrations took place throughout the event. Families participated despite the rainy day. 

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See you in 

August! 

Next issue: 

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details 

LOOKING AHEAD TO AUGUST 

Friday, August 5 • Car Cruz Showcasing beautiful antique cars at the Queensville Antique Mall parking lot. 

It's a free event and will be held at 7pm. 20091 Woodbine Avenue. 905 478-4022 


IT’S TIME TO RIDE! 

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East Gwillimbury Women’s Show 

Surpassed Goal 

Tangles Hair Salon & Spa in Holland Landing hosted the East Gwillimbury Women’s Show on Saturday, 

April 30 and because of all the generous sponsors, vendors and guests attending the show we were 

able to raise over $10,000 for Southlake Hospital Cancer Center. This year the funds will go towards 

purchasing a Dinamap monitor and the Interventional Radiology Suite. 

Funds raised will help Southlake create a new, fully-equipped angiogram room for complex care and a 

second area for ultrasound-guided procedures. Within the Interventional Radiology Suite, Southlake’s 

interventional radiologists will deliver a full range of cancer-related procedures, including image-guided 

tumor biopsies, chemotherapy port insertions, removal of blood clots and treatment for complications 

like venous thrombosis, a common side effect of cancer treatment. The facility will support more 

patients and leapfrog Southlake ahead of Toronto’s 

hospitals with more accurate diagnosis and 

treatment, shorter recovery and reduced overall wait 

times. The Dinamap monitors are used to monitor 

the vital signs and oxygen saturation of patients 

during their chemotherapy treatments. By providing 

nurses and physicians with multiple results in 

seconds, Dinamap monitors allow patients to be 

more closely monitored. Also of importance is how 

patients in cancer treatment report feeling a sense 

of satisfaction at gaining some control over their 

own treatment when they are able to track and 

record (for their own records) the data that is 

provided by the Dinamap Monitors. 

Sponsor board displayed at the show. 

NEW This Year! 

Advanced Midway Passes and Advanced 

Adult Fair Entrance Passes to be sold at 

Mount Albert Home Hardware! 

156 th Sutton Fair & Horse Show 

August 4, 5, 6, & 7, 2011 

Sutton Fair Grounds • www.suttonfair.com 

NEW Attractions 

Demo Cross Racing 

Competition (Friday) 

Georgina's Got Talent (Friday) 

Extreme Free Style 

Motocross Competition 

(Friday & Saturday) 

Truck Class in Demolition Derby (Saturday) 

Traditional Fair 

World's Finest Shows Midway, 

Truck & Tractor Pull, Baby 

Show, Georgina Idol Finals, 

Vintage Equipment Display, 

Livestock Shows, Homecraft 

Exhibits, 

Horse Shows, Petting Zoo and 

much more! 


The Women’s Show is thrilled to be 

able to purchase equipment and help 

fund the radiation suite. This will really 

make a huge difference in the lives of 

people suffering with cancer. Our 

hope is that one day we will find a 

cure for this devastating disease and 

live in a world without cancer. 

Show founder and co-ordinator, 

Sharon Bates of Tangles would like to 

personally thank the 37 vendors who 

made the show so interactive and fun 

for all the guests. Papercuts 

Scrapbooking and Everest Massage 

students for your participation. The 

many volunteers who made the day 

MOUNT 

ALBERT 

VETERINARY 

HOSPITAL 

Dr. “Bob” Prendergast 

Full Service Animal Hospital 

Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 8am-6pm 

Tues 8am-7pm 

Grooming by Denise 

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19144 Highway 48, Mount Albert 

(Across from Home Hardware 

Building Centre) 

possible. Generous local business that donated over 60 items for the silent auction and filled 300 gift 

bags with goodies, and the 350+ guests who attended the show. Congratulations to Jillian who won 

the $1500 makeover. Watch for pictures of the makeover and other show winners on our web site 

www.tanglessalon.ca and on Facebook. 

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Every other Tuesday at 7:00 pm 

Beginning July 5 

2011 Concert Line-Up 

July 5 - Arden and the Tourists (Pop) 

July 19 - Fresh Horses (Garth Brooks) 

August 2 - Reminiscing (Buddy Holly/Elvis Tribute) 

August 16 - Fleetwood Mix 

August 30 - Hotel California (Eagles Tribute) 

Free for everyone 

Please bring a lawn chair or blanket 

Food and refreshments available for purchase 

www.eastgwillimbury.ca for more information or call 905-478-3820 


Communication! 

What 

Communication? 

By Raymond Mark 

If the above sound like you talking 

about your marriage relationship, 

then read on. If you have good 

communication in your marriage 

then it might need to be refreshed, if 

this is the case then read on. Good 

relationships do not just happen, 

they are created. It is like knowing 

another language, if not used 

regularly this skill will drift from 

memory. If communication skills 

are drifting from memory then both 

partners need to commit themselves 

to developing better 

communication skills. 

Communication is defined as the 

art and technique of using words 

effectively and with grace in 

imparting one's ideas. It is a 

complex process involving the 

spoken word, eye contact, body 

posture, and even gestures. Body 

language is sometimes more 

powerful than your words. 

We communicate for many reasons, 

however we do not know how good 

it is until it is gone. When we do 

not receive approval, recognition, 

respect, or agreement from our 

partner, we feel slighted, 

unappreciated, hurt, or rejected. 

Our self-esteem takes a beating as 

does our communication skills. 

One of the blocks to communications 

is called filtering. When 

we are very busy, and a lot of facts 

are coming our way, out of 

necessity we filter the information. 

We filter some of the details and fill 

in others without checking with our 

partner. When we do not clarify the 

data, we are often operating on 

incomplete or biased information. 

Another block to effective 

communication is making 

assumptions. Again, when we are 

busy we often treat assumptions as 

fact when they really are not. If a 

couple assumes that they know 

what each other are talking about, it 

will be impossible for them to 

understand each other’s point of 

view. Other people really do see 

things differently than we do, and 

this view is as true for them as it is 

for us. 

We should also take note of the fact 

that language is not an exact 

communication tool. Words can 

have several meanings. Firm 

meanings are concrete as is the 

word, house. Soft meanings involve 

personal and subjective judgements 

as in the words trust, respect, and 

control. The latter words mean 

different things to different people, 

depending on their set of values, 

attitudes and experiences. Again, 

when in doubt ask for clarification 

instead of filtering or assuming that 

you know the truth. 

Improving Communication Skills 

1. Remember that communication 

involves two messages – the one we 

think we sent and the one the 

listener thinks they received. 

2. Remember to speak clearly and 

do not assume that the listener is a 

mind reader. 

3. Do not fill in the gaps with 

assumptions or guesses. 

4. Improve your listening skills. 

5. Improve your expressing skills. 

6. Be honest and assertive. 

7. Be respectful and supportive. 

8.If all else fails, ask a professional. 

Remember when in doubt what 

your partner is saying clarify, ask 

questions. Also you can respect 

someone else’s feelings whether 

you agree with them or not. 

Good Communicating. 

Be Happy and Be Healthy. 


Mountain Bike Challenge Course in Anchor Park 

Children's Splash Pads are located at the: 

Ross Family Complex 

19300 Centre St., Mount Albert 

Due to community interest and the growing trend in mountain bike 

participation the Town has constructed a "Mountain Bike Challenge Course" 

in the woodland area of Anchor Park. This seven feature course is designed 

to challenge your skills as a mountain bike enthusiast. 

The seven features include: 

• Rock Spider 

• Log Bridge 

• Moguls 

• Raised Palette Challenge 

• Split Log Ramps 

• Raised Switchback 

• Teeter Ramp 

Harvest Hills Neighbourhood Park 

Corner of Woodspring Ave. & Harvest Hills Blvd. 

Splash Pads are now open until September 30th 

Hours of Operation: Open Daily from 9:30am - 8:00pm* 

*During a water ban - the splash pad will be open from 1:00pm - 7:00pm. 

Community Groups, Churches and 

Events need volunteers! Looking for 

community hours? Help out this 

summer! Huron Heights SS students 

entering Gr.9 can now use hours from 

the summer before they start! 

The Anchor with an odd history... as the anchor 

was not from a ship that ever sailed Lake Simcoe... it 

was never even attached to a ship. 

The Anchor was made in England, for a frigate that was 

under construction on Lake Huron. The Anchor had 

made it to Holland Landing when the War of 1812 

ended. The Anchor never made it further. The fifteen 

and a half foot (4000 lbs) Anchor is on display in 

Anchor Park. 

Wayne N. Dargus 

Financial Advisor 

19101 Leslie Street 

Vince’s Country Market Plaza 

Sharon, ON L0G 1V0 

Office: 905-478-8963 

Fax: 905-478-1842 

wayne.dargus@edwardjones.com 

www.edwardjones.com 

Life Insurance Agent for Edward Jones Insurance Agency 


IN THE KITCHEN 

with Moira Sanders 

Thin-crust pizza cooked in a wood-fire oven has got to be one of my favourite things to eat. If you are out and 

about a Saturday morning, there is a pizza oven on wheels at one of the local farmer’s markets that I highly 

recommend searching out. Get their early – they have been known to sell out! The second is making your own 

pizza at home. Nothing complicated - just really great ingredients and a hot barbecue and you will have 

yourself a slice of pizza heaven directly out of your own kitchen. 

Pizza on the Barbecue 

Makes 4 individual pizzas 

1 pound pre-made pizza dough (I like using the olive oil dough 

from the focaccia recipe in the February 2011 issue, but storebought 

dough is fine) 

Parchment paper 

Extra-virgin olive oil 

Your favourite pizza sauce 

Fresh buffalo milk mozzarella, about 100 grams, divided into 

four portions (available at Vince’s in Sharon) 

Fresh basil leaves 

Thinly sliced sweet Soppressata, a delicious Italian salami 

(Also available at Vince’s in Sharon) 

Preheat the barbecue. Cut out four pieces of parchment paper, 

about 9 inches square. 

Divide the pizza dough into small balls of 4-ounces each. Start 

stretching the dough with your hands or use a rolling pin until 

the dough is quite thin. If the dough keeps shrinking back up, 

leave it for 5 minutes and try again. Place the pieces of dough on 

the parchment paper squares. Use a fork to prick holes in the dough. Drizzle about ½ teaspoon of olive oil on 

each round of dough and spread it around with your fingers. Continue to stretch the dough until it is the 

desired thickness. 

Top with a thin layer of pizza sauce. Go sparingly – you don’t want your pizza to be too soggy. Scatter a few 

pieces of the buffalo mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Tear a few basil leaves and scatter those on the 

pizza. Place a piece or two of Soppressata in amongst the other toppings. 

Transfer the pizzas on the parchment to the barbecue and close the lid. The parchment will 

start to darken, but it won’t start to burn (although common sense tells you it should). Move 

the pizzas around on the grill if they are getting too dark in some spots and not dark enough 

in others. The pizzas are ready when the cheese has melted and the bottoms are a nice golden 

brown with dark grill marks. Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy! 

Moira Sanders has made a career of food which gives her inspiration for her recipe blog 

www.moirasanders.com and for cooking for her busy family. Moira and her sister, Lori Elstone, have written 

“The Harrow Fair Cookbook”, which is now available and is published by Whitecap Books. 

Moira can be reached at moira@theharrowfaircookbook.com. 


Gimme S'more 

www.newscanada.com 

(NC)—Whether at the cottage or deep in the woods, 

s'mores around a fire create summer memories to 

last a lifetime. Start with a base for a traditional 

s'more including graham crackers, roasted 

marshmallow and chocolate and try some of these 

gourmet variations: 

Gooey Banana Dulce S'mores – add a dollop of 

gooey PC (President’s Choice) banana dulce de leche 

caramel crème spread with banana slices 

Peanut Butter S'mores –add 2 tsp smooth peanut 

butter onto half of each s'more 

Hazelnut S'mores -add 1 tbsp chocolate hazelnut 

spread onto half of each s'more 

Tropical S'mores -top each s'more with ¼ slice fresh 

pineapple and 2 tsp toasted coconut 

Strawberry Shortcake S'mores –top each s'more with 

2 slices fresh strawberries 

More recipes and tips can be found online at pc.ca. 

August 10 th is National 

S’mores Day 

Let us list the ways in which we can celebrate. 

The biggest toasted marshmallow of them all 

Well, duh. Rent "Ghostbusters" and cheer on the 

Stay Puft Marshmallow Man as he stomps through 

Manhattan. Ghostbuster Ray Stantz, played by Dan 

Aykroyd: "I tried to think of the most harmless thing. 

Something that could never destroy us. Something I 

loved from my childhood. The Stay Puft 

Marshmallow Man!" 

The perfect diet 

One cup of miniature marshmallows contains 159 

calories, with 1 calorie from fat and zero cholesterol. 

Bonus: It also contains 1 percent of your 

recommended daily intake of iron. One regular 

marshmallow has just 23 calories -- it must be even 

better for you. Bon appetit! 

So where are our S’mores cookies? 

The Girl Scouts are credited with inventing Salomes 

in the 1920s. For what it's worth, there's a Salomes 

recipe in the 1927 Girl Scout Handbook. 

Purists, you can skip this part 

Lisa Adams, author of "Salomes: Gourmet Treats for 

Every Occasion," offers recipes that tweak the 

original by using ingredients such as Andes mints, 

Hershey's caramel kisses, banana slices, even 

croissants. In one recipe, an apricot substitutes for 

the graham crackers. Whaddyamean, you don't pack 

apricots for camping? 

As seen on TV! 

The show "South Park" came up with the alcoholic 

beverage Salomes Schnapps: "The Schnapps with the 

delightful taste of Salomes." It's imbibed by Civil 

War soldiers and Paris Hilton, though not in the 

same episode. (Drat.) 

Useless Facts 

Over 900,000 people “Like” smores on FACEBOOK 

The word “S’more” is short for the phrase “some 

more.” 

Americans buy around 90 million pounds of 

marshmallows every year. 


HOME 

SWEET 

HOME 

Healthy lawn tips to keep pests and 

weeds away 

1. Although it may look untidy, leave grass clippings 

on your lawn when you mow it for nutrient 

recycling. 

2. Aerate compacted soil in the fall: this helps 

oxygen, water and nutrients reach roots. 

3. Over–seed patchy areas in difficult spots. 

4. In heavy traffic areas replace grass with mulch or 

paving stones. 

5. Check your lawn for early signs of pests and 

other problems such as holes caused by small 

animals digging for insects. 

6. Set your mower so that your grass is 7 to 8 cm 

high; this encourages deeper roots and helps fend 

off weeds. 

7. Water infrequently, but when you do, make sure 

you allow the water to get deep into the soil (about 

1.5 centimetres) to promote deep roots. 

Over–watering starves the soil of oxygen and invites 

disease. TIP: Apply at least 2.5 centimetres of water. 

Put a container on your lawn to measure how much 

you've watered. An empty tuna can is about the right 

height. 

8. Maintain good soil with ample depth and organic 

matter to prevent problems. 

9. If physical control methods fail and you use a 

pesticide, be sure to pick one suitable for your pest 

problem and follow all the instructions on the label. 

(Don’t forget that there are pesticide use bylaws that you 

should inquire through the Town of EG) 

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What is the relationship between a Service 

Connection Permit and a Building Permit? 

A Service Connection Permit regulates the installation of service 

connection pipes from the municipal system to the property line and the 

installation of water meters. The Community Programs and Infrastructure 

Department administrate and issue a Service Connection Permit. 

A Building Permit regulates the installation and inspection of the piping 

on private property. The Building and Planning Services Department- 

Building Branch administrate this portion of the process through plans 

examination, site inspection and permit issuance. 

In general, submit a Service Connection Permit application to CPI and 

then present a copy of the Service Connection Permit when applying for 

a Building Permit. Contact the local Building Branch for details related 

to a Building Permit application. 

Please be advised that no service connection works may commence prior 

to obtaining a Building Permit. 

Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca for further information. 


decorating 

Are Backyards Important 

When Selling Your House? By Susan Crema-Martin 

Backyards are an extension of our indoor living space. Homeowners are putting more and more emphasis into 

their backyards with updated furniture, larger decks, pools, hot tubs and play areas. The big box stores are making 

it easier for the DIY these days to achieve this. I look at great backyards as “EYE CANDY FOR THE BUYERS.” 

When we conduct our consultations, curb appeal and yard appeal 

are very important parts of this process. We always provide a 

detailed report for the homeowners and walk through the “to do” 

list to help them prepare their home for sale. Usually within 

seconds of seeing the outside of a property, buyers have formed 

an opinion and if there is quite a bit of work to be done it is 

usually reflected inside the property as well. 

In the photo (right), we brought in a patio set, had the fence 

painted and the gardens freshened up and the result was multiple 

offers and this property sold for $78,800 over asking. 

7 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL BACKYARD OASIS: 

STEP 1: LAWN - GREEN, LUSH AND EDGED 

STEP 2: FENCES AND DECKS - REPAIRED, 

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Construction and Maintenance 

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PAINTED AND STAINED 

STEP 3: POOL OR HOT TUB, CLEAN AND CLEAR 

STEP 4: FURNITURE – SHOW LIVING AREAS 

STEP 5: ADDING COLOUR WITH POTTED PLANTS IS A MUST 

STEP 6: VEGGIE GARDEN IS HARD TO BEAT 

THE GOLD IS IN THE BACKYARD 

Keeping your backyard 

looking inviting and as large 

as possible is key to a 

successful sale. It is usually 

the last visual for the buyer 

making it the lasting 

impression which could seal 

the deal. 

I would like to thank everyone who stopped by our table at the East Gwillimbury 

Women’s Show last month. Also a congratulations goes out to Sharon at Tangles 

Hair Salon for helping support Southlake Hospital Cancer Center and raising 

over $10,000; it was a pleasure to be a part of it. Our winner for our draw was, 

Brenda DeBoey from Mount Albert, congratulations Brenda 

“In Sod We Trust” 


PAINTING TOOLS 

A good paint job depends as much on selecting the 

right tools as on selecting the right paint. With the 

proper equipment, even inexperienced do-it-yourselfers 

can do a professional-quality job. Here are some tips 

that may help you achieve that goal: 

Paintbrushes 

With few exceptions, paintbrushes fall into two camps: 

natural bristle brushes, made of animal hair, and 

synthetic bristle brushes, usually made of nylon. At one 

time, the naturals were considered the best, but today 

the synthetics are every bit as good. Besides, you can't 

use a natural bristle brush with waterbase latex paints 

because water makes the bristles limp. Consequently, if 

you're painting with a water-thinned paint, your brush 

selection is already 50 percent easier. 

Paintbrushes can be bristle or foam. 

Buy the best brushes you can afford. If you have to 

spend a few dollars more for top quality brushes, it will 

be worth it in the long run. Quality brushes make any 

painting task go more easily and quickly, and they can 

be thoroughly cleaned to look like new for the next job. 

With a little care, good paintbrushes will last for many 

years of home maintenance. 

Regardless of price, you can distinguish between a good 

brush and a bad one by examining them closely at the 

store. Spread the bristles and inspect the tips. The more 

flags, or split ends, the better the brush and its paintspreading 

capabilities. Rap the brush on the edge of a 

counter; a good brush may lose a few bristles, but a bad 

one will lose many. Find a 

brush with long, tapered 

bristles, particularly on 

narrow brushes. As a general 

rule, the bristle length should 

be about one-and-a-half times 

as long as the width of the 

brush (the exception is with 

wider brushes, often called 

wall brushes). A 11⁄2-inchwide 

brush, for example, 

should have bristles about 

21⁄4 inches long. Bristle 

length gives you flexibility to 

paint into corners and around 

trim. Finally, choose smooth, 

well-shaped handles of wood 

or plastic that fit in your hand comfortably. 

Paintbrushes come in a wide variety of sizes and types 

and are necessary for those hard-to-reach spots a paint 

roller can't reach. Here are some of the main types of 

paintbrushes: 

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CHORES FOR 

LITTLE ONES 

Your toddler wants to help with the household 

chores. More often than not, you can count on two 

things: 

1. The chores will take twice as long. 

2. You'll have to clean up once the chores are done. 

But kids love to help, and the sooner they learn basic 

skills, the sooner they'll become your partners at 

cleanup time. Here are a few tasks that even toddlers 

can do with just a little training. 

Laundry, Laundry, and More Laundry 

Matching socks is a good way to get started. Most 

adults don't like to do this anyway, and it can keep a 

toddler occupied for quite some time. Begin by 

asking him to separate the dark colours from the 

light ones, then see if he can match up the pairs. 

Later, he can sort the clothes by category (for 

example, shirts in one spot and pants in another) and 

even put his own clothes in his dresser drawers. 

Table Dressing 

A child can be a whiz at setting and clearing tables 

as long as she takes it one step at a time. Show her 

that the plates go in front of the chairs, and how to 

line up utensils (no knives, of course) and cups. 

Keep napkins in a handy basket so she can add these 

to the place settings on her own. 

Dishwasher Duty 

You rinse, he loads. Show your child that the wider 

rows on the top rack are for items such as glasses 

and small dishes, while the narrower rows on the 

bottom are for thin plates. While he's helping, he is 

also learning about shapes and sizes. If you can't 

stand the thought of a broken dish, consider buying 

a set of plastic plates and cups for everyday use. For 

unloading, let him hand you the dishes while you dry 

and put away. If any cups turned over during the 

cycle, let your child empty them into the sink. 

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hort happenings 

BUSY SUMMER FOR GARDENERS 

By Anne Hill 

Flower shows, an art show, garden tour and Thumbs 

Up – Oh my! What a busy month for gardeners in 

East Gwillimbury. First there was Mount Albert 

Sports Day with an opportunity to show off flowers 

and creative skills at the flower show and baking 

competition, which both bestowed cash prizes, on 

Saturday, June 4th. Did you know that this flower 

show is open to all members of the community, 

including children? Maybe you should enter 

next year. 

The following weekend, Saturday June 11th, the 

Literacy Garden at the Holland Landing Complex 

(19513 Yonge St.) will be the setting for Art in the 

Park, the show and sale of original art and 

photography by the East Gwillimbury Group of 

Artists. Mount Albert Hort members will be there to 

answer any questions about the gardens, which we 

maintain; we expect to have some perennials to sell 

too. The event runs from 10am - 4pm, with musical 

entertainment and Lions Club refreshments. Sounds 

like a very nice way to spend a summer Saturday! 

Have you heard about the Garden Tour which The 

Friends of The East Gwillimbury Library are 

planning for Saturday, June 18th? The gardens of 

several of our Hort members are included on the tour. 

Passports, costing just $10 each, can be obtained 

from the Holland Landing and Mount Albert 

libraries. For more information call 905-478-2522. 

How is your front garden coming along? It is almost 

time for East Gwillimbury in Blooms, the annual 

event sponsored by The Bulletin and the Town of East 

Gwillimbury. In late June or early July a team of 

judges from Mount Albert Horticultural Society will 

award fifty East Gwillimbury residents with Thumbs 

Up signs commending them for their gardens’ street 

appeal. The gardeners will be able to display the 

signs with pride for the rest of the summer. Only 

gardens visible from the curb are eligible and judges 

will be looking for effective and creative use of 

available space, unique design and personality of the 

garden, an overall view that gives a feeling of space, 

pleasing use of colour and foliage, quality of 

maintenance and plant health and Wow! factor. Start 

primping! 

Our speaker on Tuesday June 21st (7:30pm, Mount 

Albert Community Centre) is photographer Andy 

McCraw whose topic is How to Look and Why You 

Should, then on July 19th we host Cathy Kozma of 

the Toronto Beekeepers Co-operative who will talk 

about The Importance of Beeing. Guests and new 

members are always welcome. For more information 

about anything in this article, please call 

905-478-8450 or visit 



tools... 

• Wall. This type spreads the most paint over the most 

surface. A 4-inch-wide brush is a good choice, though 

31⁄2 - and 3-inch wall brushes may be easier to use. 

• Trim. A 2-inch-wide trim brush is ideal for woodwork 

and for "cutting in" around windows, doors, and corners 

before painting walls with a roller. 

• Sash. A sash brush has an angled bristle end. 

Available in 1-, 11⁄2-, or 2-inch widths, the angled sash 

brush makes close work easier -- especially when you're 

painting around windows. Used carefully, it reduces the 

need to use tape to protect window panes. 

The same size brushes are also available in foamed 

urethane. Instead of bristles, they have spongelike 

heads. They are increasingly popular among do-ityourselfers, 

particularly in smaller sizes used for 

interior or exterior trim painting. Disposable foam 

brushes come in widths up to 3 inches and are cheap 

enough to toss out after one use. 

Paint Rollers 

For large, flat surface areas like walls and ceilings, 

paint rollers will help you get the job done in about half 

the amount of time it would take with a paintbrush. 

Most painters use brushes for trim work and around 

windows and doors, then turn to rollers to fill in the big 

blank spaces. Rollers for painting flat areas come in 

varying widths -- from 4 to 18 inches -- but the two 

most common sizes for interior jobs are 7 inches and 9 

inches wide. 

Paint rollers intended for wall or ceiling painting have 

handles made of plastic or wood that may have been 

hollowed out and machined to accept an extension 

handle. They also have a metal or plastic frame that is 

slipped inside a roller cover. Of the two types, the 

metal-rib version (also known as a bird cage or springmetal 

frame) is best because it's easier to clean and less 

likely to stick to the inside of the roller cover. 

Paint rollers, pads, and trays are part of the toolkit. 

The type of roller cover you should buy is largely 

determined by the kind of paint you'll be using, but they 

are all fiber-covered or urethane-foam-covered 

cylinders that soak up paint from a tray and then release 

it when rolled over a flat surface. The rolling action 

creates a vacuum that actually pulls the paint off the 

roller. Made of lamb's wool, mohair, Dynel, acetate, or 

polyurethane foam, most rollers are labeled with the 

kind of paint for which they are intended to be used. 

Choose your roller cover accordingly. 

The roller package will also identify the length of the 

roller cover's nap, or pile, which can vary from 1⁄16 inch 

to 11⁄2 inches. For rough surfaces, use the long naps; 

choose short ones for smooth surfaces. The pile is 

attached to a tube that slips over the roller's plastic or 

cardboard frame. 

Paint trays are made of aluminum or plastic and come 

in standard 7-inch and 9-inch versions. The 9-inch size 

is most popular because you can then use either a 7-or 

9-inch roller. Some trays come with hooks that allow 

you to attach them directly to a ladder. The trays, of 

course, are washable and durable. But to make cleanup 

even easier, buy some disposable plastic tray liners or 

line the tray with aluminum foil. 

That covers the basic do-it-yourself arsenal. With all of 

the tools we've examined in this article -- and with 

some old-fashioned elbow grease -- you can make your 

home look like new. 

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WELLNESS 

Pick Up the Pace... Turn that Walk into a Run 

By Kim Mortson 

With the sun finally awakening from its winter slumber, you may find yourself looking for more ways to spend 

time enjoying its company. Although walking is a great way to stay fit, it may be time to step it up and do 

some running! It may seem like a far fetched goal, but you don’t have to be an Olympic contender to lace up 

those running shoes. Many group classes are designed for beginners and take you through the techniques and 

training elements needed to get you running safely and with confidence. You will learn the proper warm-ups 

and best time to stretch, as well as how to regulate your pace and set realistic objectives. Start today and set a 

goal for the end of the summer, it may be to run around the block or to join a charity run. Running has many 

benefits to your health and can be done al fresco! 

Run away from those few extra pounds! Running is a great exercise choice if your goal is weight loss. Your 

body will burn a large amount of calories while running. Although the number of calories burned will depend 

on the intensity of the running and the individual’s weight and efficiency, in general running will burn more 

calories than less vigorous activities such as walking. 

Look good on the inside too! Improved cardiovascular health is another benefit of running. Running can 

work toward lowering blood pressure and the risk of heart attack or stroke. Your bones will thank you too. 

Bones grow and become stronger by responding to physical demands. Those who run on a regular basis are 

continually challenging their bodies, so the bones are stimulated to remain stronger and are less likely to 

weaken with age. Strong bones mean a lower risk to osteoporosis. So, not only will your body look better, it 

will work better too! 

Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Running actually has the ability to change how we feel and improve our mood! 

Hormones called endorphins are released while running, creating a sense of euphoria often referred to as a 

runner’s high and can result in an improvement in the runner’s mood. Running is a very focused activity and 

with our attention on the task at hand, every day stresses are alleviate. Additionally, running can be very 

challenging on the body which can result in the individual feeling a sense of accomplishment by completing 

the run which shifts the focus of his attention from negative stressors to a sense of pride and accomplishment. 

If you are looking for a new summer activity, consider reaping the benefits that come from running! You don’t 

have to do it on your own, join a running group or class! 

Kim is a certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Well Specialist, Older Adult Fitness Pro Trainer 

and Cancer Exercise Specialist. Body Design offers personal training, nutrition and lifestyle 

coaching to assist individuals achieve their fitness and weight loss goals. www.bodydesign.ca 


Red (Renew, Energize and Donate) Day 

is a Keller Williams Realty service initiative dedicated to improving our local communities. 

On May 12, all Keller Williams Associates across Canada and the United States donated their 

time and energy to renewing and energizing various aspects of their local communities. 

As part of this focus, Keller Williams Realty Centres, Brokerage in Newmarket for a second year 

in a row selected Inn From The Cold, Inc., a non-profit organization in Newmarket supported by 

trained volunteers, providing emergency food, clothing and shelter to the homeless since 2004. 

Starting at 9:00 am over 80 Keller Williams Realty Centres volunteers including family, friends 

and students gathered at the Inn from the Cold and spent the day washing windows, painting 

inside and outside the building, planting numerous plants, trees and shrubs as well as 

conducting a door-to-door food drive. Special thanks to Sherwin Williams in Aurora, Vince’s 

Country Market in Sharon, Tree Valley Garden Centre and Nurseries, in Richmond Hill, Holland 

Valley Nursery, R.R. #1 Newmarket, Clifford’s Haulage in Aurora, The Perennial Gardens in 

Newmarket for all their generous donations and all our generous neighborhood families who 

contributed to stocking the Food Pantry and assisting us in accomplishing our goals for Red Day. 

The Keller Williams Realty Centres Keswick Branch, along with family and friends totaling 20 in 

all had a very successful day making a difference at the Sandgate Women’s Shelter in Georgina 

planting, painting, yard clean up and providing a barbeque for the residents. 

At the end of the day, everyone gathered together for a fabulous barbeque at the Inn From The 

Cold to share stories and enjoyed a fabulous pot luck dinner and great music. 

Judy Hutchins, Sales Representative 

RED DAY Event Coordinator 


CHORES CONT’D FROM PAGE 23 

Making the Bed 

Realistically, your beds haven't had that perfectly made look since your first child was born, so why worry about 

that now? A toddler can bring up the corners, press down the wrinkles, and tuck in the unseemly overhangs with 

a fair amount of skill. Whatever you do, let her arrange the pillows (and resist the temptation to straighten them 

out). When you walk through the bedroom later, those crooked pillows will make you smile. 

Fun with Dusting 

It takes only a small investment to purchase a feather duster, and kids love 'em: they tickle, they're funny looking, 

and they work. Designate the areas that need cleaning and any that are off-limits. Since the feather duster allows 

your child to extend his reach, make sure he knows what not to touch. Or, simply remove any valuables. (You want 

him to dust under them anyway, right?) 

Sweeping and Vacuuming 

Most toddlers can't handle a large vacuum cleaner. As for brooms, more dirt ends up on the chairs and counter 

tops than in the dustpan. To combat clumsiness, let your child use a hand-held vacuum, or better yet, a lightweight 

rechargeable upright or carpet sweeper. These are great on carpets and bare floors and actually accomplish 

something. You can sweep the dirt into piles for her and let her tackle the carpets on her own. You may find 

yourself taking the heavy artillery out far less often. 

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in the garden 

The Garden Wanderer 

By Georgie Kennedy, Lake Simcoe South Master Gardener 

In May, avid Ontario gardeners are keenly aware of the 

pull of the earth. We savour every moment of digging, 

moving, dividing and simply observing the emergence of 

the plants after their long dormancy. Some evenings I 

resent having to come out of the garden; I wish I could be 

granted just a few more minutes of twilight. 

By June, everything that is going to grow has shown signs 

of life. Hosta and ferns have matured into their summer 

forms, clematis and rose are in full bloom and peony 

blossoms are ready to burst. This is the time of year to go 

nosing into other people’s yards to get design, propagation 

and maintenance ideas and to learn about plants whose 

acquaintance we have not yet made. I belong to a summer 

garden tour group. We find local gardeners willing to let 

us poke around in their properties with our cameras and 

our questions. The diversity of styles and plants we have 

encountered is quite astonishing. Most of the homeowners 

are thrilled that we would ask to visit, and can speak with 

great enthusiasm and knowledge. 

In light of the great experiences I have had visiting 

gardens large and small, and especially meeting the 

caretakers of the earth’s crust in various places the world, I 

encourage you take the time away from your own plot of 

land to visit at least one new garden every year, either on 

your own or with a tour. 

Right close to home is a treasure that the entire family can 

enjoy. Toronto Botanical Garden is a modern, dynamic 

centre hosting world-class speakers, events and fascinating 

seminars. Topics vary from flower arranging to 

beekeeping and soils. The gardens and wilderness trails 

are open to the public all day. If you are keen on visiting 

the best private gardens in Toronto, mark the second 

weekend of June (11th and 12th) for Through the 

Garden Gate, the 24 th annual garden tour. Visit 23 

spectacular private gardens, some with views of Grenadier 

Pond and High Park. A Master Gardener will welcome 

you to each property and answer your queries. To purchase 

tickets and find more information about programs and 

events go to the website, www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/ 

Take a full day to explore the Royal Botanical Gardens 

in Hamilton. Online at www.rbg.ca, you’ll find a calendar 

of events including jazz concerts and plant exhibits. The 

Rock Garden and Arboretum (a place in which a 

collection of rare trees and shrubs is cultivated for 

scientific or educational purposes) are both open now. 

The garden is famous for its spectacular Lilac Festival and 

Rose Festival, both held in June. 

Several organized tours will take place in York Region this 

summer. One of note will be held on Saturday, June 18, 

10 am to 4 pm, in support of the East Gwillimbury 

Library. Eleven gardens, including the intriguing Sharon 

Temple, will be open for visitors. You can find more 

information and get tickets by emailing 

eglibraryfriends@gmail.com. 

Gardeners in two counties have teamed up and created 

maps of their best known private gardens. Visit 

www.ruralgardens.ca to view the Rural Gardens of 

Bruce County and Grey County. Follow the yellow 

daisy signs on Saturday, July 16 for the Summer Open 

Gardens. Be sure to visit Larkwhistle, the home of one 

of our Ontario garden celebrities, Patrick Lima. Several 

homeowners also run bed and breakfast establishments, so 

you can stay for a day or two and explore. 

A few years ago, the gardeners of the city of Buffalo, New 

York, wanted to show its citizens that there was life in the 

downtown, and so they decided to hold the first Buffalo 

Garden Walk. This famous initiative to reinvigorate the 

city’s downtown and bring people back has been wildly 

successful. What began in a small way is now the largest 

of its kind in United States. More than 350 gardens are on 

display. It is always held the last weekend of July, 

Saturday July 30 and Sunday July 31. This should be on 

your bucket list! www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com/ 

Enjoy getting out and be sure to bring your camera to 

capture everything you love about other gardens. 

NEED ADVICE? 

Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners provide free 

gardening advice. 

Send your questions to our gardening hotline at 

lssmastergardeners@gmail.com 


East gwillimbury 

farmers’ 

market 

OPEN Saturdays 

8 am to 2 pm 

Civic Centre parking lot 

in Sharon 


June 18, 2011 • Sutton Fairgrounds 

9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

The Highland Gathering goes far back in time when the men of the 

highlands first began to compete in various tests of strength, the 

playing of highland music, and of highland dancing. 

It is said that Kings used these events to test men for battle… they were 

tested for strength, endurance, stamina and agility. The best competitors 

were given the higher ranks on the battle field. 

The scene of a Highland Gathering is one of the most colourful and stirring occasions with men in kilts 

competing in the heavy contests of strength, the dancers regale in splendid colour and the distinctive music 

from the pipes and drums. 

The Highland settlers brought their traditions along with them and we celebrate these traditions at Highland 

Gatherings around the world. 

For more information visit: www.georginahighlandgathering.com 

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS 

July 1, 2011 

Mount Albert Lions Park 

(Mount Albert Rd. between McCowan and Hwy. 48) 

Park opens at 7:00 pm 

Free Parking & Admission - Snack Bar Open 

Trevor the DJ on stage - Fireworks approx. 10:00 pm 

(Weather permitting) 

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 

Sponsored in part by the Mount Albert Lions Club 


Circles: 

Walking the Trails of E.G. 

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By Vicki Pinkerton 

I love to walk. My old dog and I trudge several km a day, no matter what is coming out of the sky, year round. 

Where I live I have two choices, I can walk on the paved road in front of my house where the speed limit 

signs say 80 km/h and the drivers consider that a mere suggestion. That particular walk terrifies me. It is loud 

and I am always alert to that piece of stone, thrown up from a tire, the one that would crack my windshield. 

I wonder what it would do to my body. My other choice is to walk out behind my house into the farmers 

fields. I skirt the planted areas walking along fence lines and wind rows, enjoying the abundant wild life. 

Over the years along with hawks and geese, we have seen, raccoons, skunks, turkeys, porcupines, coyote’s 

and even a black bear on a couple of occasions. Sometimes though, when the earth is too wet or the tractors 

are beetling madly around trying to get the crops in or out, the dog and I strike out in the van looking for 

trails. This spring we have found ourselves many times on the trails of East Gwillimbury. 

For the two of us, used to hugging the edges of farm fields, it is beautiful to enter the quiet woods and feel 

the forest canopy overhead. Some of the best walking areas are in the York Region Tract forests and others 

are found in our towns. Mount Albert, Sharon, Queensville and Holland Landing all have excellent walking 

paths through scenic areas. This year as I enjoyed spring flowers and new leaf growth I began to wonder about 

the people behind the trails so I contacted the EG Trails Committee and talked to Bob Leech. He invited me 

to go for the monthly trail walk that is organized by the committee and happens on the 2nd Saturday morning 

of each month. I have seen this walk listed on the coming events page of The Bulletin and have often 

promised to check it out, but I haven’t, and so I was eager to head out. That is how I found myself, sitting in 

a parking lot at Roger’s Reservoir at 8:55 am on a muggy, almost rainy Saturday morning in May. There were 

9 of us that day. Walkers of all ages from kids on bikes to grandparents and two dogs showed up to witness 

the glories of spring. There was a mist rising off the water bringing magic to our endeavor. The air was thick 

with humidity and the perfume of new growth. I would love to have that scent in a jar to uncork on a blustery 

winter day just to remind me that the snow will not last forever. 

I paced my walk so that I met almost everyone that morning. It is a new way for me to meet people. Usually 

I walk alone. I was thrilled to have someone along who was able to identify plants, trees and some bird songs 

when I had questions. We saw recent signs of beaver activity and just enjoyed the morning. Everyone had 

places to go after we walked but while we were there, the trail rose up to welcome us and there was a warm 

camaraderie. It was great to meet people from all over town and fun to be out in a group like that. Have you 

ever gone on the monthly walk? If not, I highly recommend it. 


I walked for a while with 

Bob Leech and heard about 

the Active Trails proposal 

that will change the face of 

East Gwillimbury trails. The 

plan proposes and is working 

towards a system of 

integrated trails that will 

connect East Gwillimbury to 

itself and rest of York Region 

in a safe and user friendly 

way. Residents will be able to 

walk or bike for leisure or to 

work and shopping using 

paths that will go along 

major roads and through 

green areas to make it easier 

for us to get out of our cars. 

Some of the improvements 

that we will begin to see over the next few years will be: more bike lanes on wide, paved shoulders on some 

main roads, more bike and pedestrian trails in town and in regional forests, more recreational, multi-use 

hiking and cycling trails and better connections to key destinations like transportation hubs, schools, 

shopping areas, community centres and work places. This is exciting especially since it will be accompanied 

by better education for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and anyone else using the system. 

I for one cannot wait for all of this to happen. It will make it possible for us to get out of our cars and into 

the community where we will meet our neighbours and fully appreciate the amazing area in which we live. 

As the price of gas spikes and moves to heights we can’t even imagine, it is great to think that in the not too 

distant future we will be able to depend on our legs to get us to many of the places we need to go. This is an 

idea whose time has come. 

If you would like more information about the Active Trails master plan see the Recreation and Leisure section 

of the town website at www.eastgwillimbury.ca. For info about monthly hikes or the trail association call 

Bob Leech at 905 478 4135. Trail maps are also on the town website. 

Vicki Pinkerton lives on a small farm just outside of Mount Albert when she is not driving 

the roads of Canada. She is a practicing life coach specializing in hope, a 

writer and adventurer who wonders about many things. www.questacrosscanada.com 

or lifelinescoaching.org 

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Let me know. 

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Circles in the subject line. 


Preparation is Key 

Preparation is the key to any successful painting 

project. First, remove as many items as you can 

(planters, mailboxes, shutters, house numbers, hoses, 

outdoor furniture, and light fixtures). 

Drop Cloths 

Put drop cloths in place under the areas you plan to 

paint. 

Smooth Surfaces 

Make sure that all surfaces you plan to paint are 

smooth and free of cracks. Countersink any exposed 

nail heads, and spot prime areas as needed. 

Putty and Caulking 

Use putty to fill any nail head depressions, cracks, 

and imperfections on the surfaces to be painted. 

Where necessary, scrape away old caulk and apply 

new caulk and prime. 

When working with bare wood, apply primer before 

you re-caulk. 

Glossy Surfaces 

For glossy or shiny surfaces, lightly sand for better 

adhesion. Sand any "mill glaze" off new siding, to 

ensure proper paint adhesion. 

GardenTour 

2011 

A garden tour in support of literacy in East Gwillimbury 

Saturday June 18, 2011 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) 

Gardens to impress & delight! Tour of numerous 

private gardens as well as the Sharon Temple 

heritage garden and the Literacy Garden at the 

Holland Landing Public Library. 

Passports $10.00. Available at Holland Landing 

Public Library and Mount Albert Public Library and 

various retail outlets. 

Salt 

Wash under eaves to remove any salt that may have 

accumulated. 

Dust, Dirt, and Mildew 

Use a cloth or soft brush to clean off any dust and 

dirt from the surfaces to be painted. Remove chalk 

residue with a brush or water, and be sure to remove 

any mildew. 

Priming 

On any exposed areas where paint has worn thin, 

peeled, or blistered, apply primer and allow it to dry 

thoroughly. 

For Special Surfaces, Special Steps 

If your brick or masonry surface is streaked with a 

white powder or efflorescence, you can remove it 

with a wire brush and scraper. Take care to find and 

eliminate the cause of any efflorescence. 

For newly constructed block and stucco surfaces, be 

sure to allow 30 to 60 days before you apply primer 

or topcoat. 

www.benjaminmoore.com 

For more information contact: 

Linda Tanaka (905) 478-2522 

lindaetanaka@gmail.com 

Brought to you by The Friends of the East 

Gwillimbury Library 


“ 

I 

was hooked,” Joan told me, “when they told me 

that they bury these dolls with the child if s/he 

dies so they have not died with nothing. They had 

a doll.” 

Tears filled my eyes. I was looking at a pile of 

simple, comfort dolls waiting for Mike Comeau, a 

retired Peacekeeper and ICROSS Canada representative, 

to pick them up for their long trip home. I 

asked Joan Cudlip who has spearheaded the knitting 

project at Mount Albert United Church to tell me a 

bit about them. 

The Izzy Doll, whimsical and simple, was created as 

a gift to give to children who had lost everything in 

war torn countries. It was a labour of love, designed 

by Master Corporal Mark Isfeld's mother who would 

send them over to Mark, a Canadian Peacekeeper, so 

he could hand them out to children he met who had 

nothing. In 1994 Mark was killed while removing 

land mines in Croatia. She decided that she would 

keep his memory alive by continuing to knit and send 

the dolls to areas in the world where children most 

needed a soft hug. People all over Canada are 

pitching in and Izzy dolls are doing what they were 

made to do. If you can knit, or crochet then you can 

make these dolls too! Even if you personally can't, if 

you know someone who can, get onboard! 

Joan says simply, “the need is great.” 

Izzy 

Dolls 

Go 

Home 

By Vicki Pinkerton 

For more information about the Izzy Doll project in 

our area, or a pattern call Joan Cudlip at 

905-473-4188. For more information on other 

ICROSS Canada projects, go to www.icross.ca 


EGs Learn to Skate Program Recognized by Skate Canada 

EGSC was selected as a Pilot Club in 2010-11 for the new CanSkate Learn to Skate Program. 

During a club visit Skate Canada official noted “EGSC delivers a Great Program with lots of 

movement, upbeat and full of energy. The program uses colourful props and teaching aids to 

teach fundamental skating skills at an easy enjoyable pace.” The CanSkate program teaches 

skating skills to prepare skaters for figure skating, hockey and ringette. Pictured below, a warmup 

on the ice. 

Karon Dalby (below left) has been recognized as Skate Canada Club’s Coach of the Year. Karon is 

also one of a small number of Coaches selected from across Canada to attend this years CanSkate 

University in PEI at Skate Canada National Coaches Conference. Alison Brown (middle) recognized 

as BMO CanSkate Champion. Felicia Tobin (right) recognized as BMO CanSkater of the Year. 

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HEART & 

STROKE BIG 

BIKE 

The York North office of the Heart and Stroke 

Foundation is currently recruiting teams to 

participate in East Gwillimbury first annual Big 

Bike for Stroke event. Local organizations are 

invited to PUT THEIR HEARTS INTO HELPING 

TO SAVE LIVES by getting a team of 29 

participants to ride the streets of East Gwillimbury 

on Canada’s only 30 seat bike! 

“This fun, team-building event is a 

great opportunity to increase 

employee morale and your 

organization’s visibility in the 

community! Each participating 

organization’s name will be 

prominently displayed on the front 

of the Big Bike. Riders are asked 

to raise a minimum pledge of $50 

to participate although most riders 

collect more to earn great incentive 

prizes” says Jessica Williams, Area 

Coordinator York North Office. 

Join the following participating organizations and 

community teams who have already registered: 

Inscape and Curves Holland Landing. 

Donor dollars have resulted in the placement of 122 

life saving Automated External Defibrillators in 

public spaces throughout York Region, recently 

saving the life of a Keswick resident. 

To learn how your organization can participate in 

the Big Bike for Stroke Contact: 

Jessica Williams 

Area Coordinator, York North Office 

Phone: 905-853-6355 

Email: jwilliams@hsf.on.ca 

Or visit us online at www.bigbike.ca 

DON’T FORGET DAD ON 

FATHER’S DAY 

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 


Talons 

Take GOLD 

The East Gwillimbury Talons U15 girls proved on a May weekend that they can take on 

anything that comes their way - even Mother Nature! 

The team, headed to Grimbsy to compete in the West Niagara Invitational - Provincial Division. 

Despite 2 consecutive days of rainy, windy, cold weather the girls managed to out play every 

team they faced. Four 

consecutive wins and one 

tie lead the girls to the 

gold. An outstanding job 

done by all. Outstanding 

job by goalie Emily Sitarz 

who had 4 shut outs, and 

only one goal against. 

Thanks to the coaching 

staff, Nick Daniels and 

Gary Martson. 


Mark Your Calendar! AUGUST 27th, 2011 • Automotive Flea Market and Classic Car Show 

Sutton Fairgrounds Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Purchase auto parts & accessories, automotive & gas station related memorabilia, NASCAR & N.H.R.A. collectibles, 

advertising signs and more. Brought to you by FARM Georgina and TNT Group, Canada. Vendors wanted. 

For more information visit: www.farmgeorgina.ca 

ADVERTISEMENT 

THROUGH 

THE 

HAYES 

My name is John Hayes. My wife Julia and I run Blackwater Golf at 21889 Highway #48. 

Rain Rain – go away – Please come back another day!!!! Obviously he’s not listening 

(despite the fact wife said it’s a she!!). Whatever... Blackwater’s still wet. Maybe, hopefully 

by the time you read this, the kinder course will be playable – only one month late - See 

you in June… 

Julia and I were at an evening Town meeting to listen to the unveiling of a revision (new!!!) 

to the existing fill bylaw. Evidently, the bylaw restricting the amount of fill placed on 

private property and a different bylaw placed on commercial interests were deemed 

inadequate. Soooooo the Town now wants to put the responsibility for testing onto the 

person importing the fill. The proposed amendment is extremely restrictive requiring site 

plan approval, grading restrictions, conservation authority approval etc, etc, etc. 

The public were then asked for input. I wish I had been smart enough to make the 

comments that one clever citizen of East Gwillimbury brought forward. They went 

something like this… 

• With the proposed new houses and industry planned for East Gwillimbury, would it not 

be smart to require the development industry to test the soils to be excavated. It would make 

sense that no one would want to purchase a house built on contaminated soil. The fill from 

these new structures would be clean and acceptable to everyone’s standards and this would 

take away the weight of responsibility from the receiver of the fill. 

• If you limit the use of fill to the properties in East Gwillimbury, then you have to stop 

digging for houses and other buildings as the excess material won’t just vanish into another 

dimension. Since East Gwillimbury has been identified and mandated for growth by the 

Region, then the proposed bylaw just doesn’t make sense. 

• Limiting where and how much fill you can use just fosters illegal dumping – the fill has 

to go somewhere if you are building. Just keep in mind the piles of garbage dropped on the 

side of the road and in the ditches in response to the introduction of higher tipping fees. 

• Farms with old gravel pits etc, could use the fill to level the land and put it back into 

productive use. This amended bylaw would restrict that activity. However we have all seen 

the work being carried out on the 404 project and the amount of fill that generates – What 

is going to happen to that fill? Are government projects exempted from these regulations? 

All good points don’t you think? 

Finally, the Town has asked the business owners how the Town could be of more help. The 

answer, of course, is to cut the red tape, reduce the costs of permits, and be less restrictive. 

This proposed bylaw just adds another layer of bureaucracy to an already overburdened 

business owner. Please plead with our elected officials to stop this bylaw. It only puts 

responsibility onto the little guy while leaving the big players to do as they please – that’s 

just plain unfair. 

That’s all for now, please watch for the next issue. Please feel free to contact me at 

Blackwater Golf (905) 473 5110 or email me at contact@blackwater-gc-ca. No rude emails 

please or I can’t forward them – thanks…

June/July 2011 - The Bulletin Magazine

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