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Bulletin 

EAST GWILLIMBURY’S COMMUNITY MAGAZINE 

April 2011 

Is that really Don Cherry and 

his sidekick? ON THE COVER: PAGE 38

EARTH WEEK • April 18 - 22, 2011 

Operation Clean Sweep 

5th Annual Town-wide litter clean up 

April 22, 23, 24 

Pick a time to go out and PICK UP LITTER in the vicinity of your 

business, home, park or school. 

Beginning Friday, April 22 at noon you may place “litter garbage” you 

have picked up at various locations throughout East Gwillimbury 

Go to www.eastgwillimbury.ca and click on the Operation Clean Sweep 

logo in the left side bar. 

Actions to Reduce Your Impact on the Environment 

• Buy what you need, not what you want 

• Consider renting and borrowing things you seldom need 

• Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores 

• Weather stripping windows and doors 

• Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation 

• When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire 

pressure 

• Choose local and organic foods that are in seasons, and 

support local food producers 

• Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to dry 

• Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats 

• Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them in 

the trash 

Water Efficient Garden Design 

Seminars are Back! 

Water for Tomorrow has partnered with Toronto and 

Region Conservation to present FREE garden seminars 

designed to help you reduce your outdoor water use. This 

popular series features gardening experts who will discuss 

a variety of landscaping topics. Advance registration is 

required, as spaces are limited. 

Visit www.waterfortomorrow.ca for information. 

Yard Waste 

pick up days 

April 19, 20, 21, 25 

May 3, 4, 5, 6 

May 17, 18, 19, 20, 31 

June 1, 2, 3 

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 EG 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.

CONTENTS 

IN EACH ISSUE... 

6 WHAT’S ON 

34 HORT HAPPENINGS 

36 EG Athletes 

38 ON THE COVER 

Circles 

12 Businesses and our 

Community 

Vicki Pinkerton 

Decorating 

18 Easter is Around 

the Corner, Are You 

Ready? 

Susan Crema-Martin 

Wellness 

26 Burn More Than Just Fat... 

Kim Mortson 

In the Garden 

31 Secrets of Plant Division 

Georgie Kennedy 

Next Month: 

Summer Sports • Camp • Classes 

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THIS MONTH... 

8 Registrations 

19 What do I do with 

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Feature: Weddings begins on page 20 

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William & Kate: The Royal Wedding 

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Editors’ Note 

SMELL THE GREEN 

You know that spring has arrived 

when the birds are yapping their 

heads off and nests are popping up, 

sometimes in the most unusual places...(even on top of 

a parked vehicle tire) Don’t they realize that the car has 

to move, eventually? 

In this issue of The Bulletin, we have advice on 

dividing plants easily, thanks to our local Master 

Gardener – to decorating your home for Easter with 

eggs, pussy willow and other charming objects. 

April’s hot topic will be the Royal Wedding no doubt. 

With this issue, we feature weddings, which begins on 

page 20, and is filled with helpful ideas for your 

big day! 

Spring isn’t all work and no play. Even though your 

list of projects may be long, don’t forget all the events 

that happen close to home. Enjoy a pancake breakfast 

at North Union C.C., or drop by a plant sale, spend 

some of your time enjoying what East Gwillimbury 

and its surrounding communities have to offer. 

Take care, 

Christine 

CORRECTION: In the March 2011 issue on page 39 

we made an error with the photograph that 

appeared with the Holland Landing United Church 

poem. The photo was of Christ Church in Holland 

Landing, and it is very much OPEN! We apologize for 

any inconvenience this may have caused. 

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THE 

2007 

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Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 7B7 

Omega Realty (1988) Ltd., Brokerage 

Independently Owned & Operated 

Guy Stramaglia 

& 

Bruce Trim, Brokers 

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

Author Reading 

The Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library, in co-operation with the Town of 

East Gwillimbury & East Gwillimbury Public Library presents Gail Bowen; 

Thursday April 21, 2011 at 7:30 pm 

Gail Bowen is a Canadian playwright and writer of mystery novels. Born in 

Toronto, Ontario, Bowen was educated at the University of Toronto, the 

University of Waterloo and the University of Saskatchewan. She is currently 

a professor of English at First Nations University of Canada. 

Gail Bowen is best known for her series of mystery novels set in Saskatchewan. 

The main character is amateur sleuth Joanne Kilbourn, a political science 

professor and widowed mother of three teenagers. 

This sympathetic middle-aged female protagonist doesn’t just take on crimes 

but also struggles with the everyday domestic challenges that face 

contemporary families. Bowen deals with big social issues in these books as 

well, from sexual harassment and racism to feminist politics and filmmakers' 

exploitation of their subjects. 

So far twelve Kilbourn novels have been published. The latest one The Nesting 

Dolls appeared in 2010. Six of these books have been adapted as Canadian 

television movies by Shaftesbury films. 

Details: 

The Town of East Gwillimbury 

Civic Centre, 

19000 Leslie Street, Sharon 

Council Chambers 

Reception with refreshments 

will follow. 

Admission $10, $8 FOL 

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 


SATURDAY, April 9 

East Gwillimbury TRAILS WALK 

Simcoe Trail South. 9:00am 

Parking lot at Anchor Park on Doane Road east of 

Yonge Street in Holland Landing. 

Tuesday, April 19 

Mount Albert Garden & Horticultural Society 

Vertical Vegetables with speaker Ken Brown, at Mount 

Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street, 7:30pm. 

All welcome, guests $2. Refreshments. 

More information 905-478-8450 or 

www.gardenontario.org/site.php/mountalbert 


Newmarket Horticultural Society Meeting 

Guest speaker: Aileen Barclay, Water for Tomorrow. 

8:00 pm. New 2011 Location: 707 Srigley Street, 

Newmarket Legion. New members and guests 

always welcome. 

Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 

GIANT USED BOOK SALE 

Mount Albert Public Library, 19300 Centre Street. 

Early Bird Sale: Friday 7-8:30 pm 

Admission $5 each or $10/family. 

SALE SATURDAY 9 am to 4 pm 

Free Admission. Last Call Special 2-4pm 

Fill a bin for $5. Silent Auction featuring local artists. 

Bring your own bags please. 

For info or to volunteer call 905-836-6492 

www.eastgwillimbury.ca/library 

Saturday, April 16 

Mount Albert United Church’s BINGO-BOWL 

7:15 – 11 pm at the Uxbridge Bowl 

Join us for a fun evening for the whole family! 

Cost $15.00 per person, Teenagers $10.00 

(Family rate available) 

Prizes/Door Prizes/Lunch Included 

For more info and tickets call Carol 905.473.6221 

WHAT’S ON 

Saturday/Sunday, April 16 & 17 

8th Annual Scugog Spring Garden Show 

A wide variety of vendors with garden products 

geared to the home gardener. $5.00 to listen to 

knowledgeable speakers both days. Judged flower 

show, demo, etc. Hosted by Pine Ridge Garden 

Club. Scugog Community Centre, 1655 Reach Street, 

Port Perry. 


North Union Annual Pancake Breakfast 

8:00 am to 11:00 am 

Adults $5.00 Children 12 & under $2.00 

North Union Community Centre, Boag Road, 

East of Woodbine. For info call Bill Potts at 

905-478-4582 


Welcome Wagon Meet and Greet 

For all home base businesses. 

1590 Queensville Sideroad, Community Centre 

6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 

See what Welcome Wagon can do for you. 

RSVP by April 14. Contact Kim 905-473-2627 

or Jenn 905-476-7361 

Thursday, April 21 

Author Reading: Gail Bowen 

Friends of the EG Library 

See story on page 5 


3rd Annual Women’s Show 

Holland Landing Community Centre. 10am to 4pm. 

Gift bags, silent auction, 50/50 draw. Tickets $5.00. 

All proceeds go to We Give to Southlake. 19513 

Young Street. 30+ Vendors. 

www.egwomensshow.com 


Open Doors at Sharon Masonic Lodge 

National Treasure, The Lost Symbol, The Da Vinci 

Code or plain old curiosity. Wondering what those 

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WHAT’S ON 

Masons do in Queensville on the 2nd Tuesday of every 

month, why not ask them? Bring your family, bring your 

neighbours, bring your friends. The event is free, there 

will be coffee, cookies or pm to 4 pm. Tour the Lodge 

Room, learn more about the contributions of 

Freemasons in our community and around the World. 

20146 Leslie Street, Queensville. 


Rose of Sharon and Knights of Columbus 

2011 Gala 

A wonderful night of food, drinks and entertainment is 

to be had, along with a live and silent auction. Make a 

difference in your community For full information visit: 

www.suppliersandcontacts.com/RoseOfSharon.html 

April 26 - 29 & Saturday, April 30 

COMPUTER AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT 

Where: Meadowbrook P.S., 233 Patterson Street, 

Newmarket. April 26-29 from 8am to 4pm 

April 30 from 9am to 3pm. 

Here’s what you can recycle: 

Computers, laptops, servers, mice, keyboards, webcams, 

printers, scanners, photocopiers, phones, fax machines, 

monitors, TVs (CRT, LCD, Plasma, wooden console, rear 

projection), routers, cell phones, digital cameras, 

bluetooth devices, chargers, media players, video games 

systems and controllers, Cd’s, dvd’s, cassettes, discs, 

radio speakers, amplifiers, electronic music equipment, 

circuit boards, memory chips, camera memory cards, 

USB drives, wires and cables, battery backups, 

microwaves, commercial and industrial electronic 

equipment. GREENTEC is guaranteeing 100% data 

destruction for all devices containing personal info. 

MAY EVENTS 

Saturday, May 7 

York Region Community Choir Presents 

"Thank You for the Music!" 

A concert celebrating the music of Great Performers. 

7:30 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church 

79 Victoria Street, Aurora. Tickets $10.00 

For tickets, Please call Heather @ 905-853-6925 


MOTHER’S DAY VICTORIAN TEA 

Bring your Mother and enjoy an old-fashioned 

afternoon in a historical setting! A variety of 

teas, old-fashioned sandwiches and sweets will 

be served on vintage china. Wear a fancy hat if 

you have one or borrow one of ours! Two 

sittings: 1:30-2:30p.m. or 3-4p.m. Tickets are 

$10.00 and must be purchased at the Museum 

in advance. Presented by the 

E 

Friends of the Museum. For more 

information, please call (905) 

953-5314. The Museum is 

located at 134 Main Street South, 

Newmarket. 

Tuesday, May 10 

Kids proof Parent Seminar 

7:00pm to 8:30pm 

Holland Landing P.S. School Council is proud to 

present a parent seminar "Protecting Kids On- 

Line", presented by Kids proof. To pre-register 

for the event please e-mail 

holland.landing.ps@yrdsb.edu.on.ca. 

HUB (Library) of Holland Landing P.S., 

16 Holland River Blvd., Holland Landing. 

(905) 836-6614 


Plant & Yard Sale at Christ Church, 

Peter Street, Holland Landing, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Drinks & food available 

ONGOING EVENTS 

CAN STILL BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE 


Look under Community Links 

to find many non-profit organizations 

and local groups. 


SADDLE 

UP! 

BE ACTIVE! 

Barn 

Tour 

FREE 

& 

Harrogate Hills Riding School 

www.harrogatehills.com 

Intro 

Lesson 

905-473-3847 

Every Wednesday in April 6:45-8:00 pm (pre-register) 

Find us on 


REGISTER TODAY! 

YOGA 

with 

JOANNE ROYCE 

certified Yoga Instructor 

Beginner & Intermediate Classes 

Day and Evening Classes available 

Sharon 

8-week course starting May 2 

** Call Ahead - Space Limited ** 

905-478-8245 

yoga-with-joanneroyce@rogers.com 




Circles: Businesses And Our Community 

by Vicki Pinkerton 

What is happening to the downtown cores in East Gwillimbury? Every small town has a symbiotic relationship 

with its business community. It is a chicken and egg kind of thing; you can't have one without the other. People 

require services to make life livable and services need people to survive. It is interesting to drive through remote 

areas of the country and see what happens to towns where the main employer has closed up shop and left. People 

follow looking for work; the businesses are not far behind. Although, if the community has a creative vision, like 

the folks in Elliot Lake, Ontario, who re-envisioned their town as a haven for seniors after the uranium mine left, 

they often come out looking more vibrant than ever. Business needs people and communities need business. 

It is an interesting time and place to be an entrepreneur. East Gwillimbury is within an hour of many of the great 

shopping areas in Ontario. It has not one but four downtown cores, (photo right: Mount Albert, Sharon, 

Queensville and Holland Landing). These business sections have been decimated over the years by the rich 

shopping experiences available so close to us. A good number of us drive past these areas twice a day on our 

way to and from work. Sometimes it is just nice to come home, errands done and spend time with family instead 

of having to go out again to shop. I wondered how our businesses manage with that kind of competition. 

I called Linda Shaw of York Financial Group and current president of the East Gwillimbury Chamber of 

Commerce. She told me that business owners here love being a part of a small town where their participation in 

community events can make a difference. They enjoy their interaction with clients because those people are their 

neighbours and friends. It really is true that we live in a place where everybody knows your name. Ms. Shaw 

also pointed out that many of us love the old time charm of being able to shop in the “old corner store,” without 

having to enter the rat race and pay exorbitant fees for parking. 

I also talked to Kathryn Bachhofer, a vacation planner specializing in cruises, from Journeys by Kathryn. She 

says that although she works locally out of her rural Queensville home, providing travel packages to people in 

town, she also has a thriving national and international business because of the way the internet has changed the 

'work' landscape. 

“I can meet with my East Gwillimbury neighbours in their living rooms or in local coffee shops to plan their 

vacations, but I am not tied to any one place. I work from a home office that saves me money because I don't 

have to rent office space. I can pass that saving on to my clients.” She tells me that the downside is, without a 

storefront, people don't know what products and services are in town unless they find her on the internet or 

through the Chamber of Commerce. 

Gary Carlton, of Clipper Express Coffee in Mount Albert, also works from home where he imports and roasts 

the finest coffee this side of the equator. He brings fresh roasted and ground coffee to community events and 

spends a lot of time networking so that people can find him. “I deliver my coffee free in East Gwillimbury and 

free to my internet customers who buy 3 pounds or more. You won't find that kind of service in the big city. In 

a small town you get more for your dollar.” He admits it is not always easy. “People don't know we are here, or 

maybe it is easier for them to do their shopping closer to work, but what they don't realize is that if they shop at 

home, they can often get a superior product for a comparable price from someone who cares about and supports 

the community.” 

Continued on page 14 


‘Not one, 

but four 

downtown 

cores; Mount 

Albert, 

Sharon, 

Queensville 

and Holland 

Landing’ 


Circles continued... 

It is hard for me to imagine our town without the small businesses that dot its landscape. Their owners put 

hours and hard earned cash into every event that goes on here. Their kids are on the teams that they sponsor, 

they are on the parents associations at our schools and sitting up front at music night. They serve us in our 

stores and come to our homes when the furnace breaks down in the middle of the night. Our proximity to 

Newmarket, Markham, Stouffville and Toronto seems to be akin to the closing of a lumber mill in Northern 

Ontario, but with imagination and creative business plans, our commercial leaders help to make our town a 

unique and exceptional place to do business. Let’s make sure that we make a special effort to support them 

so that we can keep East Gwillimbury strong. 

Find some of our hidden treasures at: 

East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.egcoc.org 

Mount Albert Business Association new website coming soon at: www.mountalbert.com 

What, or who makes your community? Where do your circles intersect? Let me know. Email 

info@thebulletinmagazine.com and put Circles in the subject line. 

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, a writer and adventurer who wonders about 

many things. www.questacrosscanada.com or lifelinescoaching.org 

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE IN EXQUISITE CENTURY HOME 

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

Sharon House Commercial Centre 

19027 Leslie Street, Sharon 

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

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. 

If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the 

spring and stay that way later in the fall. 

~Nadine Stair 


Looks like we are headed to the 

polls on May 2, 2011. 

For information from Elections 

Canada visit: www.elections.ca 

FYI: On 

October 

14, 2008 

(last 

election) 

voter 

turnout was 

58.8% in 

Canada 

NOAH'S ARK NEWS 

Noah's Ark Preschool is now accepting 

registrations for September 2011! Children are 

invited to join us for a Christian based program 

of fun and learning. Our focus is on the social 

emotional development of the children as they 

prepare for the kindergarten classroom 

expectations and find their special place in 

God's world. Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 

mornings 9-11:30am. Noah's Ark preschool is 

operated by and located at Sharon-Hope United 

Church. For more information 

please call 905-478-2231. 


Accessibility for All: MV-1 

H 

aving both served as volunteers on East 

Gwillimbury’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, 

Nick and Peter Grande were well positioned to see the 

need in the para-transit industry for a specialized 

vehicle. So they started work on what has become the 

MV-1, a vehicle engineered to be inherently accessible 

by people of all abilities. The car was designed to 

accommodate wheelchairs, with an extra-wide door, 

specialized ramp, shallow slope, and ample headroom. 

In 2010, the MV-1 won a da Vinci Award as an 

innovation that enables equal access and opportunity 

for all people, regardless of ability. 

photo courtesy Town of East Gwillimbury 

The Grande family has lived in Holland Landing for 33 

years and many of their dreams and innovative 

business models originate in their home garage. They 

are now the exclusive Canadian distributors of the 

MV-1, with an expected delivery date in June. 

Shown here with the MV-1 are, from left: 

Mayor Virginia Hackson, Councillor 

Tara Roy-DiClemente, Councillor Cathy Morton, 

Peter Grande, Nick Grande, Councillor John Eaton 

and Councillor Marlene Johnston. 


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decorating 

Easter is Around the Corner 

Are You Ready? by Susan Crema-Martin 

From a sophisticated downtown home to the young at heart, there is something for everyone. 

Since the new year I have been busy working with my clients on indoor recommendations such as 

de-cluttering, packing, cleaning and painting to prepare for the spring market. Most of us 

are tired of being inside so for a change I thought it would be nice to share a few ideas that 

I have, to get you outside and ready for spring. 

One of my favourite décor ideas for the outside of your home is a pussy willow urn. I just 

prepared one for a property in downtown Toronto. This was quick and easy and it finished 

off their front entrance for spring. 

You will need: 

an urn, a wreath, pussy willows, moss, and floral foam 

1. Start with an empty urn and place any type of grapevine, straw or foam wreath on top 

of the urn that is the same size as the urns inner edge 

2. Place floral foam in the bottom of the urn 

3. Cut some pussy willow sticks shorter than others and place them into the foam in 

the urn 

4. Cover the wreath with moss for that natural look 

5. You could add a little bird feeder as I did, a spring sign or a bunny for cheer 

Sprucing up your front door for Easter with colourful wreaths is another idea to bring in 

the spring. For this property we hung an egg wreath on each door and colour co-ordinated 

the wreaths with the doors. I prefer seeing a wreath on each door if you have a double set 

of doors, even if one door is not operating – it provides 

great balance and makes your double doors stand out better. 

The third example is a transitional container. Originally this 

container was filled with florist foam, and layered with white sticks, boxwood and 

pinecones for a winter display. All I did to transform this container for spring was to 

remove the pinecones, move all the boxwood behind the white sticks, added in green 

moss, a bunny, some eggs and voila! To take this one step further, add in some potted 

tulips when the weather is warmer and you will have a beautiful and colorful display right 

at your front door. 

For the young at heart, hang eggs from the tree – the kids will love it and it might make 

it easier for the Easter Bunny as well. With these ideas you will surely be able to impress 

your guests and create a seasonal look for spring. 

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Newmarket Home Show to visit us. On April 30th, we are participating at the 

East Gwillimbury Women’s Show at the Holland Landing Community Center – all proceeds to “WEGIVE to Southlake.” 

Susan Crema-Martin is a Certified Elite 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: info@thebulletinmagazine.com 


What do I do with my winter tires? 

(NC)—With the ice melting and the flowers blooming, it's time to change your tires. Winter tires are crucial to 

safe driving on snowy and icy roads, but keeping them on during the warmer months of the year creates 

unnecessary wear and tear, making them less effective when winter rolls around again and also puts your safety 

at risk. 

But even after your three–season tires are aligned and in place, the question remains: What do you do with those 

winter tires? 

The first step is to check to see if those tires will be useful next winter. Are the treads deeper than six 

millimetres? Is the rubber crack–free? Depending on your driving habits and how often you drive, winter tires 

should last for a few winters, but if you're still in doubt, ask a professional at your dealership or local tire retailer. 

If the tires are still safe for next year's snowstorms, your next move is to ensure that they're stored properly. Clean 

off any salt residue, dry them off and then store them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. In other words, 

don't turn them into backyard tire swings for the summer. 

However, the arrival of spring often calls for spring cleaning, and for some, that may mean disposing of winter 

tires that have reached the end of their life. If that's the case, getting rid of them is easy – just drop up to four 

tires off at any collector registered with the Ontario Tire 

Stewardship's Used Tires Program, an industry–funding 

program that allows Ontario residents to dispose of used 

tires free of charge and recycles them into roof tiles, 

playground surfaces, mouse pads and more. 

“Start the spring season off right. There's no need to 

keep used tires around when you can recycle them for 

free,” says Andrew Horsman, Executive Director, 

Ontario Tire Stewardship. “The Used Tires Program in 

Ontario makes what was old new again. By dropping old 

tires off at a registered collector, you're not only avoiding 

unnecessary clutter, you're helping the environment by 

ensuring your tires are recycled safely and made into 

new and useful products. While you're dropping them 

off why not looking at picking up a new soaker hose, 

welcome mat or patio tiles? All can be made from 

recycled tire rubber and are available at retailers across 

the province.” 

A list of registered collectors and more information 

about Ontario Tire Stewardship is available online at 

www.ontariots.ca. 

www.newscanada.com 

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CFP, B.Commerce 

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WEDDING FEATURE 

One Dress 

Infinite Possibilities! 

Choosing a bridesmaid dress can be a daunting task. Usually the bridesmaids are all different sizes, have 

different body types and personalities so finding one dress that suits and flatters all can be difficult. 

Budget is also a consideration since expenses can quickly add up for the wedding party. Luckily a new trend 

in the bridal industry is the convertible bridesmaid dress. The convertible dress is one dress that can be worn 

many different ways solving the issue of finding a style that flatters everyone. The bridesmaids can all wear 

the dress the way that flatters them most, while still keeping the wedding party looking distinct in the same 

colour and fabric. After the wedding, they have a dress that they can wear again and again without being 

stuck with the same style. Want two different looks for the ceremony and reception? Just wrap and twist the 

dress for a totally different look! 

Convertible dresses won’t break the bank as they tend to be fairly inexpensive compared to most bridesmaid’s 

dresses and they don’t require expensive alterations like most other dresses. Convertible dresses are made of 

a stretchy poly/spandex blend so they are light weight and comfortable and because of the full skirt that pleats 

vertically they aren’t clingy. They also work great as a maternity dress! 

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easy to learn how to create dozens of styles with your convertible dress and some dresses even come with 

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BRIDAL SHOWS 2011 

April 8-9, 2011 

Glen Abbey Wedding Show 

Oakville 

April 15-17 

Toronto’s Bridal Show 

The Direct Energy Centre, 

Exhibition Place 

Toronto 

April 17 

Durham Bridal Show 

Tosca Banquet Hall 

Oshawa 

September 9-11 

Canada’s Bridal Show 

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 

Toronto 

September 11 

Timpano Bridal Shows 

Georgian Downs 

Barrie-Innisfil 

September 9-11 

National Bridal Show 

International Centre, Hall 5 

Mississauga 

October 2 

York Region Area 

Bridal Show 

Cardinal Golf 

Club - Hwy 9, 

Newmarket 

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1. BLEND, BLEND, BLEND. You can use your everyday makeup, but use more than you normally use every 

day. Many makeup professionals use airbrush makeup, the method of choice for high-definition TV, because it’s 

lightweight, waterproof and gives flawless coverage. 

2. SOMETIMES LESS IS MORE. Use less makeup for a day wedding and more for evenings. You can get 

dramatic with eye makeup. 

3. DON’T SKIMP ON CONCEALER. Use a moisturized concealer on the thin, sensitive skin under the eyes. If 

your concealer isn’t moisturizing, blend it with a skin cream. For blemishes, first treat them with a natural or 

over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, then cover with concealer. 

4. DO A MAKEUP TRIAL RUN. It’s the only sure-fire, stress-free way to make certain your makeup will look 

beautiful. 

5. NOT ALL MINERAL MAKEUP IS CREATED EQUAL. Titanium dioxide, a chemical used as sun block, can 

reflect flash, giving the bride a ghostly appearance. In 2009 makeup artist Annie May launched a line of mineral 

makeup especially formulated for photography called Advanced Mineral Makeup. May promises it won’t 

white-out the bride under a flash. 

6. USE WATERPROOF MAKEUP WITH STAYING POWER. You don’t want to spend your reception in the 

bathroom reapplying your makeup. Foundation, eyeliner and mascara all should be waterproof. And in case you 

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cry (and you probably will), have a tissue or handkerchief handy to gently blot your tears right at the eye. 

7. KEEP YOUR LIPS MOISTURIZED AND COLOURED. Dry lips look dreadful in photos. Have someone 

carry your lipstick for you and touch up often. Matte and gloss lipstick both photograph well, and be sure to 

use blended lip liner for enhanced definition. 

8. DON’T FORGET THE GROOM. If the groom is red faced due to too much sun (or drinking), a little 

powder can help. That goes for shiny heads, too. And it’s a good idea to slip a tube of Chapstick in the groom’s 

pocket for his dry lips, as well as a handkerchief to dab well-wishers’ makeup smudges off his suit. 

9. DON’T SPRINKLE ON GLITTER. In photographs, it tends to look like little white spots, as if there’s 

something wrong with the camera. 

10. REMEMBER to apply foundation and powder to your neck, shoulders and décolletage—you want your 

head to look like it belongs to your body! 

Source, Professional Photographer Magazine 

Wedding Show 

Tips: 

As most of you already know 

wedding shows can be 

overwhelming, especially 

when you’re lined up with 

hundreds of other brides who 

are there for the exact same 

reason. And when you add 

numerous vendors to the list, 

it can be a recipe for disaster. 

• Before the show, book 

appointments with exhibitors 

you’re already curious about 

to ensure one-on-one 

attention. 

• Make a plan; write a list of 

what you need in order of 

importance, this way you will 

stay focused. 

• Walk through the show 

once entirely and then return 

to the booths that really made 

an impression. 

• Bring valuable secondopinion 

people, take 

advantage of samples and 

demonstrations, eat the food 

and get your makeup done to 

obtain the most authentic 

experience. 

• Make notes of what inspires 

you, what you don’t like and 

the companies that stand out. 

• Revisit; find out if you can 

access the show again 

without purchasing another 

ticket. The second time might 

be the perfect opportunity to 

bring your fiancé or mother. 

Make it an event–treat the 

person who wnt with you to 

lunch out after. 

Don’t forget, wear comfy 

shoes! 


How can there be a wedding feature without mention of the upcoming Royal wedding 

William & kate 

The Royal Wedding 

DID YOU KNOW? 

• When Kate walks down the aisle she will be the 

oldest Royal bride to get married. 

• At the Royal couple’s press conference Kate 

indicated that she would like to be called by her 

given name ‘Catherine’, rather than Kate. 

• Prince William’s nickname in college was 

“P-Willy”. 

• If Prince William had chosen to marry before his 

25th birthday he would have required the consent of 

his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. 

• Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton will 

be married at Westminster Abbey. 

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• The Royal wedding will take place at 11:00 am, 

Friday, April 29, 2011. 

• The day has been declared a Royal Bank Holiday. 

• There are 1,900 invited guests, and 100 lucky 

members of the public who will be selected to 

attend the ceremony. 

• The wedding is expected to be the most expensive 

celebrity wedding of all time. It will likely cost the 

British taxpayers over $20 million dollars. 

• There is no bouquet toss at a Royal wedding. 

Royal brides leave their bouquets at the grave of the 

Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey. 


Wedding Trends 

in Canada: 

Average expected cost of a 

Canadian wedding = $20,000 

Approx. 47% of couples foot 

the bill with their own savings, 

32% rely on family and 14% 

take out loans. 

Average wedding size is 141 

guests. 

9% of couples plan on having 

a destination wedding. 

73% of couples plan on 

spending their honeymoon 

outside of Canada. 

Top month for wedding 

proposals is December 

Average age of an engaged 

woman is 29 

Average length of engagement 

is 17.5 months. 

74% of couples already live 

together before getting married. 

68% of brides plan to take 

their fiancé’s last name. 

26% say a prenup is the way 

to go. 

42% think there is nothing 

wrong with returning a wedding 

gift for cash. 

V 

Arranging Transportation 

Will you arrive at your ceremony in a sleek limousine or a flashy sports car? A 

more romantic set of wheels could be a horse and carriage. Not for you? Perhaps 

you are more frugal and want to dress up a friends' car or rent a new Cadillac. 

If you're the adventurous type, how about a motorcycle, helicopter or hot-air 

balloon? Maybe you'll simply opt to drive away from the church in a party bus 

with the entire wedding party in tow. 

Whatever your choice, we recommend you blend it with the style of wedding 

you've chosen for your special day. 

Tips for arranging transportation: 

* Make certain you arrange transportation for everyone in the wedding party. 

*Don't forget that once the limousine departs, you'll have to arrange 

transportation back to your hotel on the wedding night. 

* If you plan to hire a limousine and can't view the car ahead of time, at least 

ask to see photographs before you book. Also, ask how many people will fit 

comfortably into the limousine. Make sure the dress will fit inside too! 



WELLNESS 

Burn More Than Just Fat - Exercising 

to Reduce Stress! by Kim Mortson 

You may have accepted stress as an unavoidable part of modern life, however you may be surprised on what those daily stresses are 

doing to your body and mind. The constant juggling act of balancing family and work, money pressures, health concerns and every 

day anxiety of getting around in rush hour can be causing you more pain than you realize. 

An unmanaged stress level can result in serious physical and psychological problems. Physical symptoms may be easier to notice 

and can appear gradually or all of a sudden. Psychological symptoms, on the other hand, are more difficult to detect and might go 

unnoticed. Some possible signs that your stress levels are going unmanaged: 

• chest pain or irregular heartbeat • high blood pressure 

• fatigue or sleep problems • sweaty palms 

• headaches • diarrhea 

• hair loss • weight loss 

• moodiness or depression • nervousness 

• irritability • lack of concentration or memory problems 

• coping problems • becoming withdrawn 

No need to worry… there is a positive way to deal with those scary stress symptoms, that doesn’t involve short term fixes. 

We already know the many positive benefits of exercise… let’s add one more… 

Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce stress! 

Feel the Burn! Exercise burns stress chemicals in your blood stream and releases chemicals that counteract stress, called 

endorphins. These chemicals will leave you feeling good and care-free. 

Take a Load off! Take your mind off your problems by offering yourself a healthy distraction. As exercise reduces stress 

chemically, it can also have a calming effect on the mind. Exercise usually involves a change of scenery and the rhythm of the 

activity is a great way to get your mind into a relaxed state. This sense of calm will not only reduce your stress, but it can also 

prevent getting stressed-out too often in the future. 

Hey Good – Lookin’! Regular exercise will get your body looking its best! You will notice an increase in your self-confidence 

which will ease your stress levels and give you a subtle but significant boost as your clothes look more flattering on and you become 

more positive. 

It Takes a Village… There is power in numbers. Exercise and physical activity can often involve others; you can enjoy stress-relief 

with the combined benefits of exercise and fun with friends. Take a group fitness class, take a walk with a friend or join a 

community team… you can feel good and be motivated by others. 

Improving your overall health and longevity with exercise can also save you a great deal of stress by strengthening your immunity 

to colds, the flu and other minor illnesses while helping you stay healthier longer, allowing you to live your best life possible! 

Kim is a certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition & Well Specialist, Older Adult Fitness Pro Trainer and Cancer Exercise Specialist. 

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ARRANGING TRANSPORTATION CONT’D... 

* Include all the details in your contract; type of vehicle, 

number of passengers, time of pick-up and drop-off. 

* Don't forget to tip the chauffeur if this isn't included in the 

rate—ask about this when you book. 

What to ask your transportation agent or service: 

* What is included with the limousine/bus rental? Is 

there red carpet service, a chilled bottle of champagne 

with flute glasses, and a uniformed driver? 

* When inspecting cars, get assurances on maintenance 

and service history. You don't want to stall on the 

freeway on the way to the altar! 

* If you or your partner will be behind the wheel of the 

new Ferrari when you make your exit, make sure that 

the insurance is in the name of the driver. 

* Is the driver available for overtime hours if required? 

At what additional rate? 

* How much deposit is required, and what is the policy 

in the unlikely event of a cancellation? 

; 

The Perfect 

Shot 

A guy stood over his tee 

shot for what seemed an 

eternity; looking up, 

looking down, measuring the 

distance, figuring the wind 

direction and speed and driving his 

partner nuts. 

Finally his exasperated partner 

says, “What’s taking so long? Hit 

the blasted ball.” 

The guy answers, “My wife is up 

there watching me from the 

clubhouse. I want to make this a 

perfect shot.” 

“Forget it, you don’t stand a 

chance at hitting her from here.” 

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in the garden 

Secrets of Plant Division 

(or how to cut spending on plants) 

by Georgie Kennedy, Lake Simcoe South Master Gardener 

If you’re itching to get your hands and knees completely covered in earth, here is a garden task that will give you a great 

deal of gratification. Make more plants!! You can divide your overgrown perennials as soon as you can see what you have 

in the garden. Here are four great reasons to divide perennials: 

1. Cost: Plants are always propagating underground. Why pay for what nature does free? You can save yourself the 

agony of regret over impulse purchases when the fragrant nurseries call you. 

2. Health: Strong roots need sufficient space. Division keeps the plant from dying due to overcrowding. By dividing, 

you give each separated plant more wiggle room and greater opportunity for gathering nutrients. 

3. The Wow! Factor: Masses of beautiful varieties have great design impact. Make more! Every time you divide you 

make one into two and then two into four…. 

4. Generosity: Share lovely extra plants with friends. Please don’t gift your problem plants. Divide and give away (or 

sell) your treasured favourites. If you start in April or early May, you can donate them to a charity plant sale. 

When Should I Divide the Plants? 

When your herbaceous perennial seems crowded or the centre crown looks empty, it needs a larger space. Ideally, division 

is done in spring or early fall, not when it is in bloom. Divide spring-blooming plants such as iris in late summer or early 

fall. Plants have an easier recovery time when the temperatures are cool. 

How to Divide: A Few Examples 

Easy: Coral Bells (Heuchera) Plants with many crowns and shallow 

roots, such as Coral Bells and Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) can 

be gently pried out of the earth with a spade and pulled apart by hand. 

Ensure that every new piece contains undamaged root and stem. 

Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) You can divide your 

newly acquired thyme, sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum), Creeping 

Jenny (Lysimachia 

nummularia) and 

other small 

groundcovers into 

small sections 

using clean clippers or garden scissors. 


Strenuous: Hosta (Hosta) and Day Lilies (Hemerocallis) Dig up the 

whole plant. Some gardeners hose off the entire plant for better 

visibility. Use a clean (not too sharp) knife and work the sections apart. 

The more shoots per division, the more vigorous the new plant will be. 

It’s true that some gardeners push two garden forks or a shovel in the 


centre of the plant and use them to separate a large clump, 

but this method can damage the plant to some extent. 

Planting: 

• Discard dead or damaged portions. Cut down day lily 

leaves and large hosta leaves. 

• Keep plants cool and damp while awaiting planting. 

• Create planting holes larger than the root. Line the 

bottom with compost. 

• Add transplanter liquid to the hole. Water. 

• Place the plant in the hole and cover its roots with good 

soil. Water generously. 

• Compost and mulch in the fall. 

Have patience. Give your plants plenty of water and time 

to get established. For specific instructions on dividing all 

kinds of plants, read Making More Plants by Ken Druse. 

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Thanks from your Prince Albert Publican... 

I want to thank you, Mount Albert and area for all your generous support you have shown me since 1998. 

For your patronage and enjoyment over the past 13 years, we enjoyed serving you too! Thanks to the staff throughout the years. 

You’ve made the Prince Albert Pub in Mount Albert the place to meet your friends and make new friends, as I have over 

the years. 

Wishing Ken and his staff all the best in the future.... he promises to continue the pub traditions. Drop in, say hello and continue 

enjoying the fine food and spirits! 

Cheers, 

Publican Ian 

Photo: Friends and family celebrated with 

Ian (front centre) on his last day. 

50 years of 

putting 

out 

fires 

York-Simcoe MPP 

Julia Munro presents 

Chief Ken Beckett 

with a service medal 

for his 50 years of 

service during last 

month’s presentation 

from the Town of East 

Gwillimbury. 


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THROUGH 

THE 

HAYES 

My name is John Hayes. My wife Julia and I run Blackwater 

Golf Course at 21889 Highway 48, 12 km north of Davis 

Drive. Blackwater is unique in that we CHOSE not to use 

both herbicides and insecticides. We prefer to hand weed 

our greens and let the blackbirds eat the grubs rather than 

compromise our environment. The news on the home front 

is that our new Kinder Course (in addition to our regulation 

course) wintered well and should be ready for play in mid 

may. Adult and child (ten and under) can play a stress-free 

six hole course with real greens and tees for only $15 (plus 

tax) for both players. 

The issue this month on the political front is the East 

Gwillimbury growth plan. I refer to the article written by 

Amanda Persico in the ERA Banner on March 14 th , 2011. 

Surprise! Surprise! The extension of the “Big Pipe” (for 

sewage) exceeded the Region’s cost estimates – who 

knew!!!! The phantom growth to 120,000 has stumbled to a 

halt. Guess what, there is also not enough water in East 

Gwillimbury to support the influx of all these proposed new 

citizens. Why, because the water from OUR municipal wells 

is being pumped out to the rest of York Region. I remember 

saying last October that this plan is badly flawed. We do not 

have the basic infrastructure in place to even start planning 

future development. In addition, how can we call this a Plan 

when the consultants omitted both agriculture and food out 

of the sustainability section. 

Did we really need to spend $1.3 million dollars of 

taxpayers’ money on the new Official 5 Year Plan – which, 

to the 

surprise of all, is now moribund? The consultants who 

benefitted so richly at our expense are, undoubtedly, 

rubbing their hands together gleefully in the expectation of 

additional fees for future revisions. 

It can’t be easy being on Council and while I appreciate the 

hard work and commitment involved, our Councillors’ need 

to make sure that we have our ducks in a row before they let 

the Town’s bureaucracy fritter away our dollars. ($1.3 

million dollars could have built a fine new swimming pool 

– No?) 

That’s all for now – Please watch for next month’s issue. 

Please feel free to contact me at Blackwater Golf 

(905) 473-5110 or email at contact@blackwater-gc.ca 

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SPRING AT LAST! 

By Anne Hill 

hort happenings 

I know we can still have more snow but that long 

winter has lost its bite. The snowdrops are out already 

and we’ll have crocuses any day now. 

The speaker at our meeting on April 19th (7:30 p.m at 

Mount Albert Community Centre) will be Ken Brown. 

He has learned to get the most vegetables from a small 

space by making good use of the areas above the 

garden: he calls his presentation “Vertical Vegetables”. 

Ken points out that you can’t get food any fresher than 

picking it from your own garden, and will tell us which 

veggies he feels are most worthwhile to grow at home. 

At my house scarlet runner beans grow up strings 

attached to the wall near the kitchen door and 

cucumbers will be growing up the side of the garden 

shed this year. Ken also suggests growing vegetables in 

among other garden plants. I’m looking forward to 

hearing more of his tips; he’s a very knowledgeable and 

entertaining speaker. 

That same evening we’ll be holding our annual 

photography competition. The junior gardeners plan to 

pot up seedlings at their meeting, in preparation for our 

plant sale. They meet from 7 – 7:30p.m, also at the 

Mount Albert Community Centre. 

SPRING 

PLANT 

SALE 

May 28 

Do mark May 28th on your calendar; our plant sale is 

a great opportunity to get good plants at an excellent 

price. As soon as our members see what’s done well in 

their gardens they will be planning which plants they 

can divide and bring to the sale. 

Before long you’ll see us out and about in the 

community gardens we maintain around East 

Gwillimbury: the Literacy Garden at the Holland 

Landing library, the Millennium Garden in Mount 

Albert, the Birchard Parkette, the little garden beside 

the medical centre in Mount Albert and the Pioneer 

Cemetery. If you’d enjoy spending some time working 

with us in the community gardens we’d be delighted to 

have you! 

We are a friendly group of gardeners from all over East 

Gwillimbury and we love to welcome guests and new 

members. Why not come out to a meeting and see what 

we are all about? Guests pay just $2 per meeting. Join 

us for refreshments before the meeting. For more 

information call 905-478-8450 or visit our website at 

www.gardenontario.org/site.php/mountalbert 


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EG ATHLETES 

TOURNEY WINNERS! 

From the Coaching Staff of EG Eagles Minor Midgets – Gary Beeser (Head Coach), Gerry Aloise, 

Cory Eccles, Stewart Knot and Rick McVeity 

Congratulations to the boys for finishing the season winning the Gene Harrington Invitational in Niagara 

Falls, NY .(March 4-6th) The team played amazing defensive hockey and only allowed two goals against in 

5 games. (both shorthanded) 

In the first game against Clifton Park, NY the team used three goals from Andrew Quattrin to coast to a 

6-1 victory. The second game was against a hard working Cambridge team and the boys scored one goal in 

the 2nd period and two in the 3rd to gain the 3-0 victory. To finish off the round robin we played the 

St. Catherine's Stars, who needed to keep the game close to advance. Again, the team took the lead early and 

coasted to a 5-0 victory with strong defensive play. 

In the semi-finals the Eagles were up against a strong team from Lincoln. The game went into the second at 

0-0 but, the boys plugged away and took a two goal lead into the 3rd. The game ended with Tyler Sundborg 

getting his second shutout of the tournament, a 3-0 victory and a spot into the finals. 

The final game was played against the undefeated East Ontario Cobras. Eastern Ontario capitalized on a 

power play to take a 1-0 lead into the second period. From there the team tightened up defensively and 

Tristan Eccles closed the door the rest of the way. The team scored two PP goals in the second and one early 

in the 3rd to take a 3-1 lead. Marley Dickinson scored into the empty net, his 5th of the tourney, to secure 

the victory, 4-1. 

Special thanks to the Bantam boys, Andrew Quattrin (5 G, 2 A), Tyler Varga (3 G, 3 A), Adam Smith (1 G) 

and Greg Fullerton (4 A) for their great play and leadership on the bench. 

PS… PLEASE SEND SPORTS 

STORIES… it makes our job so 

much easier! 

If you have a story or picture for E.G. 

Athletes (of any age) – please forward to: 

Christine: info@thebulletinmagazine.com 

or Owen: osmith@dundeesecurities.com 


SYNCHRO SKATING NEWS 

Congratulations to our EG Synchro Team - Shiver, 

which captured the Bronze Medal at the Canadian 

Championships on February 26th at the Brampton 

Powerade Centre....our Shiver Team also did EG 

proud by earning a Gold Medal at the Ontario Finals 

in North Bay on February 12. 

GIRLS BASKETBALL 

The Mount Albert P.S. Mustangs, Sr. Girls 

Basketball team were 2011 Area Champions. The 

girls attribute their winning season to coach John 

Hughes and all those mandatory 7 am practices. 

Left to Right: Rebecca Saunders, Riley Parkinson, 

Aristaea Murrel, Taylor Mack, Lisa Hnatiw, 

Erin Delaney, Sophia Fremis, Kelsey Hierlhy, 

Haley Rogers, Emily Rogers, Emma Hosey. 


EG ATHLETES 

HURON HEIGHTS SS - ALPINE UPDATE 

At the YRAA snowboard championship race Jacqueline Thomas (pictured left) came in first in the level 2 

division and she went to OFSAA at Camp Fortune Quebec and placed 6th overall in level 2. 

At OFSAA skiing at Blue Mountain, the boys placed 8th overall in the slalom competition and Adam Fairbrass 

(pictured right) placed 7th overall out of 94 racers in the slalom competition. 

Well done!! It was a pleasure taking you to these events! 

ON THE COVER: 

East Gwillimbury Atom House League Champions 

for 2010-2011 Season 

This team of dedicated 9 and 10 year olds placed first in 

the Atom House League Division on Saturday, March 26, 

capturing the championship title. Guest appearances to 

the final game were Don Cherry and Ron MacLean lookalikes 

(played by Coach Steve Hughes and Assistant Coach 

Mike Wintjes). 

Submitted by Coach Cyarto-Rogers 


Christ Church Holland Landing 

A Short History 

One of the oldest churches in Holland 

Landing is Christ Church (Anglican) 

located at Peter and School Streets. The 

church building is situated on top of a hill, 

surrounded on three sides by a cemetery, 

and it commands a magnificent view of 

Holland Landing. Although the parish of 

Holland Landing dates to 1840, the 

church building itself was erected in 1843 

on a half acre of land donated by Chief 

Justice John Robinson. The building was 

designed by John G. Howard, well known 

as a leading architect, engineer and surveyor. Howard designed a simple, gothic pointed 

church. The church was built of red brick with English bond. Tom Bacon was the 

original contractor and the church was built at a cost of six hundred English pounds. The 

bricks were made at a brick yard on Elerby Street in Holland Landing. 

The church is a single story with a five bay, front facade. The wall design includes an 

entablature, decorative parapet, decorative brick and date stone over the front pointed 

double doors. The date stone was recently removed and inscribed on the back were the 

words: "J.G. Howard Architect". The chancel is of a different coloured brick and was 

added in 1880. The three story tower at the front of the building has stained glass lancet 

windows. All of the church windows have coloured diamond glass. The windows have 

labels on the outer trim. The church in general has weathered very well the last one 

hundred and sixty-eight years. Major changes have included the addition of a basement, 

addition of a side entrance, the removal of two chimneys at the back of the church near 

the sanctuary, the addition of a chimney on the north side, and the rebuilding of the top 

of the tower. 

Services are Sunday mornings at 9:15 am and most Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am. 

All are welcome. 

The 2011 Easter Services are as follows: 

Sunday, April 17, 9:15 am, Palm Sunday; 

Thursday, April 21, 7:30 pm, Maundy Thursday; 

Friday, April 22, 9:15 am, Good Friday; 

Sunday, April 24, 9:15 am, Easter Morning the Sunday of the Resurrection.

Is that really Don Cherry and - The Bulletin Magazine

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