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In this issue... 

TAX TIPS - BUSINESS RECORDS 

IN THE GARDEN - DIVIDING PLANTS in FALL 

TALES N’TRAILS - News from E.G. Trails Committee 

September 2010

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CONTENTS 

IN EACH ISSUE 

5 ON THE COVER 

6 WHAT’S ON 

16 HORT HAPPENINGS 

22 ONGOING EVENTS 

In the Garden 

10 Dividing Plants in Fall 

Valerie E. Liney 

13 In the Kitchen 

with Moira Sanders 

Tomato and Basil Sauce 

Tax Tips 

25 Business Records 

Ian Hawkins 

Wellness 

32 Does Eating Really 

Need to Cost More? 

Brandi McCarthy 

E.G. Athletes 

34 East Gwillimbury 

Minor Softball 

League’s Closing Day 

Next issue: Featuring the election... 

FEATURES 

8 Dog Days of Summer Contest 

Winner 

14/15 FALL REGISTRATIONS 

18 TALES N’TRAILS 

East Gwillimbury Trails Committee 

Sharon Hamilton 

26 Circles... 

Our Libraries 

Vicki Pinkerton 

30 September 18: A Day of Good Work 

and Plenty of Community Spirit 

Katherine Belrose 

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ON THE COVER: Mighty Proud 

THE RACE IS ON! 

East Gwillimbury Soccer Club’s “Mini Mite” player, Eliza Henoud, 

(number 6) puts every effort into her game. On the cover, her little 

brother, Christian Henoud looks on as she admires her medal. Although 

not quite of age to play Christian was an active participant throughout 

the season and can’t wait to be part of a team next year. The season has 

ended now. 

This was the first year of this youth soccer program that introduces 

players and families to the sport of soccer. Format is geared to much 

more of an interactive, skills building and development program and is 

less focused on a true “Game Format”. For soccer club info go to 

www.egsoccerclub.com 

photos submitted by “proud mom”, Loretta Henoud 

My prediction is that the race for the 4 seats available on our municipal 

council will be a very interesting one. This October 25 you have the right to 

voice your opinion, and select a council that will work for you over the next 

4 years. Check out the election updates in this issue and next month we will 

have a feature on all candidates. As for our Mayor Jamie Young, we’ve all 

heard the news by now. Some may be surprised and/or disappointed that 

he is not running against current Councillor Virginia Hackson, who’s thrown her hat in for the 

mayoral position. Whatever your opinion is, we have to appreciate the fact that all of our 

municipal representatives work very hard and believe in the community no matter what the 

outcome. If you count the hours of time that these people spend representing us it’s not 

surprising to me when we don’t have many stepping up to the plate. As of press time there are 

seven nominations filed for the position of councillor. It’s should be a great race! 

So we all need to take into consideration all of our options, and if you don’t know the 

candidates take part in an upcoming candidates meeting, check out their websites, or send an 

email. Be informed, make sure you are on the voters’ list and be part of deciding how your 

government will work. 

Take care – Christine Benns, Editor 


WHAT’S ON 

Saturdays, September - December 

Kid's Only 

Music, Drama, Stories, Crafts & more! 

1:30 - 3:30 pm. Cost is free. Registrations forms 

available at www.holtfmc.webs.com 

Holt Free Methodist Church 

19198 McCowan Road (just north of Mt. Albert Road) 

905-473-3783 or holtfmc@gmail.com 

Every Saturday until October 2 

East Gwillimbury Farmers' Market 

8:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

19000 Leslie Street, Sharon @ the Civic Centre 

Products for sale will include fresh fruits, vegetables, 

herbs, sausages, cheese, chicken, eggs and bacon, 

bedding plants and perennials, bath products, honey 

and honey products and baked goods. 

The Market will also feature artisans and prepared 

foods! Space has also been set aside for community 

groups wishing to participate in public education and 

fundraising activities. 

Beginning, Wednesday, September 8 

Sharon Co-operative Playgroup Registration 

This is a co-operative playgroup for moms and preschool 

children that offers a time for socialization and 

fun. We include weekly activities of craft, playdoo, 

paint, storytime, and gross moter play. We also offer 

many outings and monthly Mom's nights. Every 

Wednesday 9:30-11:30 at the Sharon Hope United 

Church 18648 Leslie St. 905-478-2204 

Thursday, September 9 

EG Historical Society Meeting 

7:30 p.m. Dr. John Carter will be speaking on the 

1838 Rebellion. Queensville Community Centre 

905-478-2149 

Friday, September 10 

Zephyr United Church Steak Supper 

5 - 7:30 continuous serve. Adults $18, 6-12 $6, 5 and 

under Free. Scott-Zephyr Community Hall. 

For info call Audrey at 905-473-3627. 

Friday - Sunday, September 10, 11, 12 

Uxbridge Fall Fair presents "Horsing Around the 

'Neigh'borhood" in Elgin Park starting at 5 pm 

Friday until 5 pm Sunday. Featuring: Friday - youth 

showcase & tractor pull; Saturday - kiddy contests 

& at 7 pm demolition derby; Sunday - horse pull 

& midway special. www.uxbridgefair.ca for details 

or call 905-852-5040. Volunteers Needed! Call 

G.L. O'Connor 905-852-7147; 

g.l.oconnor@sympatico.ca 

Saturday, September 11 

Trail Walk - Mount Albert Trail 

Ross Family Complex on Centre Street in Mount 

Albert. Begins at 9 am. All Welcome. Dress for all 

weather. 


Fall Festival 

St. James the Apostle 

18794 Leslie Street, Sharon from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

The garage sale will include baking, produce, 

crafts and books as well as a barbeque with hot 

dogs and hamburgers. 


Mt. Albert Horticultural Society Plant & Bake 

Sale at the Sharon Temple, Leslie Street, Sharon. 

NOTE NEW TIME: 8:00 a.m. – noon. Plants from 

our members’ gardens. Fall is an excellent time to 

plant perennials. Great plants, great prices, sweet 

treats. 


Algon the Garden Path Garden Tour 

A dozen outstanding gardens in Sharon & 

Newmarket, including the Sharon Temple. Hosted 

by Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners. 

10 am - 4 pm, rain or shine. Tickets $10/person. 

Contact lssmastergardeners@gmail.com. 

Begin at either the Sharon Temple or Newmarket 

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


Church of Christ, 230 Davis Dr. 905-478-8825 

lssmastergardeners@gmail.com 

Sunday, September 12 

Fund & Friend Raiser 

in support of Virginia Hackson with her campaign. 

Donations only! An afternoon of family fun. 

Come out to show your support. 4 - 6 pm. 

18880 2nd Concession. info@virginiahackson.com 

Join us on facebook! 

Tuesday, September 14 

The York Simcoe Naturalists Group will hold a 

General Meeting at 7:30pm. The speaker will be 

Dr. Bridget Stutchbury, Professor of biology at York 

University and author of “Silence of the 

Songbirds”. She will be discussing her new book 

“The Bird Detective: Investigating the Secret Lives 

of Birds”. River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 

Oak Avenue in River Drive Park (off the 

Queensville Sideroad, north of Holland Landing). 

Refreshments will be served. For more 

information contact us at www.ysnclub@yahoo.ca. 

All are Welcome. 


4th Annual Words Alive Literary Festival 

Enjoy a day of author readings, storytelling events 

and open mic opportunities. Speakers include 

Elizabeth Abbott, Lara Bozabalian, James 

FitzGerald, Tim Gordon, Bianca Lakoseljac, Bruce 

Meyer, Michelle Muir, Nino Ricci, Kate Taylor, Myna 

Wallin, and more. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm 

Sharon Temple National HIstoric Site and Town of 

East Gwillimbury Civic Centre, Leslie Street 

For more information, call 905-895-3767 or email 

info@wordsalive.ca 


Music Mania in Downtown Mount Albert 

Rain or Shine • Free Admission • Live Music and 

Entertainment including; The Trevor Show, 

Clowns, Face Painting, Live performances. Starts at 

9 am until late evening. Brought to you by the 

Mount Albert Business Association with assistance 

WHAT’S ON 

from South Lake Community Futures Development 

Corporation. 

Tuesday, September 21 

Newmarket Horticultural Society Meeting 

Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle St. W, Lounge 2 

at 8:00 pm. Guest Speaker: Dugald Cameron 

“Planting and Storing Bulbs”. Raffle draws and 

refreshments. 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! Call 905-898-6381 or visit 

www.gardenewmarket.ca 

Friday, September 24 

"Howell's of Wiarton" Fish Fry and Fresh Corn 

Dinner 

Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie, Street 

3 seatings 5:00pm; 6:15pm and 7:15pm 

Adults $15.00, Child $7.50 

For more information or tickets contact the church 

at 905-478-2231. 


B.E.A.T. Cancer Ride 

Join us for the B.E.A.T cancer ride (Bikers Ending All 

Types of cancer) which is a non-competitive, pledge 

based, fundraising motorcycle ride in your 

community. The ride will begin at Freak~N~Leather 

and finish in Newmarket. Registration will begin at 

8:30 a.m. There is a registration fee of $25 per rider 

and $10 per passenger. Freak~N~Leather, 460 Davis 

Drive, Newmarket 

Wednesday, September 29 

Free Night of Decorating Ideas 

Whatever your decorating/design needs - we can 

help at no charge! 

8 - 10 pm. Ceramic Factory Outlet, 1215 Twinney 

Drive, Unit 5, Newmarket. 905-898-2115 or call 

Sheila/She Decorates at 905-717-2729. Register 

please, space is limited. 


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UXBRIDGE FALL FAIR 

SEPTEMBER 10, 11, 12 

Hors’n Around the Neigh’bourhood 

Midway & Entertainment Daily! 

Kids' Contests, Youth Concert 

Tractor Pull (Fri.), Demo Derby (Sat.), Team Penning & Horse Pull (Sun.) 

Homecrafts, Flower/Vegetable Exhibits 

Beef, Sheep & Goat Shows 

check it out at 

www.uxbridgefair.ca 

Look for us on Facebook or call 905-852-5040 

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the winner 

is... 

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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 

CONTEST WINNER 

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED 

THE CONTEST. It was a difficult choice, but we 

couldn’t resist the Noodle photo... 

Congratulations to Valerie Gibson of Mount Albert. 

You have won a photo session for your dog Maddie 

from Christine Benns Photography. 

Plus a free enlarged photo! 

Here is a picture of my 

11 year old mixed breed 

(mainly Nova Scotia Duck 

Tolling Retriever) Maddie 

keeping cool at the lake. We 

simply throw the pool 

noodle into the lake and 

Maddie jumps off of the 

dock, swims to the noodle 

and climbs on. She then 

floats there to keep cool. 

After a while, she will go for 

a short swim to stretch her 

legs and then return to 

floating on her personal 

noodle. 

Valerie Gibson ~ Mt. Albert 

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in the garden 

Dividing Plants in Fall 

by Valerie E. Liney 

Fall is a preferred time for dividing 

certain spring blooming plants such 

as Poppies, Peonies and Iris. Cooler 

air and ground temperatures allow 

new plant roots to become 

established before the frost arrives. 

Division renews plant vigor, reduces 

the size of plants 

that have outgrown 

their bounds in the 

garden and is a way 

of acquiring more 

plants that will be 

exactly like their 

parents. Splitting 

plants is a way to 

increase your supply 

by adding to new 

beds, by moving 

plants from place to 

place and by potting 

up for friends and 

plant sale offerings. 

Some plants need to 

be divided up every 

few years, 

especially some 

grasses or plants that die out in the 

centre and only have healthy stems 

around the outside of the clump. 

To prepare your plants for division 

water well the day before. A good 

time to divide plants is on an overcast 

day. This reduces stress on the roots. 

If the plant has a lot of top growth cut 

the plant back by a third. Cut off any 

flower stems. 

Decide where your plant is going to 

be replanted. Prepare the area in 

order to reduce the time the root-ball 

is out of the soil. If you are going to 

be potting up your divisions in 

containers, have on hand a bag of 

good potting soil and the proper size 

of container. 

One way to divide plants is to take 

the whole plant out of the ground. 

Use a sharp spade to dig up the root 

ball, taking care that you do not 

disturb the roots. Watering the day 

before should make this chore easier. 

Discard any dead parts and remove 

weeds or grass. With Iris, wash off 

the rhizomes and inspect to see if any 

portion of the root area is diseased or 

mushy. Iris can be cut into sections 

with a sharp knife. Throw out 

diseased plant material in the trash or 

the municipal yard waste. Do not 

compost at home. Cut the foliage to 

6 inches or 15cm tall. Iris rhizomes 

are planted just under the surface of 

the soil. The tops would be at surface 

of the soil. 

For Peonies, wash off the dirt around 

the roots so that you can see the eyes. 

With a sharp knife, section each 

division so each one has a few eyes. 

Plant the eyes of the peonies 1-3 

inches or 2-5cm. 

deep. This is 

important for 

bloom. 

Plants such as 

daylilies and hosta 

can be divided 

without taking the 

plant out of the soil. 

Take two garden 

forks back to back 

and push them into 

the plant where you 

want to divide the 

sections. Gently 

rock back and forth 

until they can be 

pried apart. You 

can do this a few 

times if the parent plant is fairly 

large. 

Grasses will need a sharp spade, axe 

or saw to separate if the parent is a 

good size. Divide into several 

clumps. Take out all the dead growth 

and weeds. Dig a hole big enough for 

future growth of the clump. 

To prepare the hole to receive your 

new plant, add some good compost 

to the hole. 

To the bottom of the hole, add a 

handful of a natural mycorrhizae 


product that benefits the root system for better plant 

growth, and work it into the soil a bit. Spread the roots 

over a little mound in the bottom of the hole and backfill 

to the level where the plant originally sat in the soil. 

Tamp gently to seat the plant into the hole and then 

water well. Keep watering often and deeply to get the 

plant established. A layer of mulch would be beneficial 

to keep weeds out and moisture in. 

For those plants that you wish to pot up in containers, do 

it as quickly as possible and water well. If you cannot 

pot them up right away, soak the roots in a pail of water. 

Place the containers in the shade for at least a week to 

give the plant time to recover. Label your new potted 

plants with the name and cultivar, if you know it, and 

indicate whether it grows in sun or shade. 

by Valerie E. Liney, Lake Simcoe South Master 

Gardener 

Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners 

provide free gardening advice. Send 

your questions to our gardening hotline 

at lssmastergardeners@gmail.com 

19124 Centre Street, Mount Albert 905-473-6588 

Anniversary Celebration 


10 am to 5 pm 

Guest Colour Consultant, 

Janice Fedak of Benjamin Moore 

Make an appointment between 10 and 1 

Watch for our one day only 

paint specials! 

In-Store 

Specials 


Garden Tour 

"Along the 

Garden Path" 

September 11, 2010 

Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners 

present a dozen beautiful gardens in 

Newmarket & Sharon. 10am - 4pm. 

$10/person 

Start at either the Newmarket Church of 

Christ or Sharon Temple 

lssmastergardeners@gmail.com 

"But now in September the garden has cooled, and with it my possessiveness. The sun warms my 

back instead of beating on my head ... The harvest has dwindled, and I have grown apart from the 

intense midsummer relationship that brought it on." 

- Robert Finch 


IN THE KITCHEN 

with Moira Sanders 

There is no better time for tomatoes than right now. The 

key to enjoying the bounty is canning tomatoes or tomato 

sauce and this recipe is one of my favourites. The olive oil 

helps make the sauce smooth and adds to the taste. Use 

fleshy tomatoes when canning – Roma, San Marzano, or 

any other type of tomato that contains more flesh than 

seeds work just fine. I use this sauce in all sorts of recipes 

or even just warmed and spooned over hot pasta, with a 

grating of Parmesan cheese. No matter how many jars I 

make in September, I always run out! 

Tomato & Basil Sauce – Recipe excerpted from The 

Harrow Fair Cookbook 

Makes eight 16 oz (500 mL) jars. 

1 cup (250 mL) extra virgin olive oil 

9 garlic cloves, peeled 

18 cups (4.5 L) peeled and seeded fresh tomatoes, 

reserving 2 cups 

(500 mL) tomato water (see note, below) 

2 Tbsp (30 mL) fine sea salt 

½ cup (125 mL) firmly packed fresh basil 

Prepare eight 16 oz (500 mL) jars, lids, and rings for 

canning. Hold the sterilized jars in the boiling water 

canner until needed. 

Heat the oil in a large stockpot set over medium heat. Add 

the whole garlic cloves and cook over low heat for 5 

minutes, or until they are softened. 

Stir in the tomatoes and salt. Bring the sauce to a boil, 

then simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring 

occasionally. Stir in the basil and the reserved tomato 

water. Blend the sauce in a food processor until smooth. 

Return the sauce to the stockpot. Bring the sauce back 

up to a boil. Remove from heat. 

Fill and seal the hot jars one at a time, according to the 

manufacturer’s directions. Process the jars in the 

boiling water canner for 20 minutes. 

Enjoy at any point, but use within 1 year. 

*Tomato water is the juice that is collected and saved 

from the process of seeding the tomatoes. To collect 

tomato water after you have finished seeding 

tomatoes, place the seeds and pulp in a fine sieve set 

over a large bowl. 

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 Harro_//_w Fair 

Cookbook_, which will be available in August 2010 and is published by Whitecap Books. Moira can be reached at 

moira@theharrowfaircookbook.com. 


YOGA 

with 

JOANNE ROYCE 

certified Yoga Instructor 

Beginner & Intermediate Classes 

Day and Evening Classes available 

11 week course starting September 20 

** Call Ahead - Space Limited ** 

Sharon 

Bart classes at 

The Studio 

in Mount Albert 

Now Registering for Fall Session! 

Saturday mornings for children (6-12) 

Have fun making art in many different media. 

Wednesday mornings for adults/seniors 

Beginners welcome to learn painting and drawing. 

• Art activities for Beavers, Brownies, etc. 

• Art lessons for home schooling 

• Private lessons at your home or my studio 

• Professional help with college art portfolios 

• Fun birthday art parties 

Phone for information and registration: 

905-473-5006 

email: artsmithstudio@rogers.com 

website: www.artsmithstudio.com 

905-478-8245 

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REGISTER FOR FALL! 

Earn a Certificate, 

Diploma or a Degree 

online this fall 

through Ontario’s 

Colleges and 

Universities! Contact 

elearnnetwork.ca in 

Georgina at 

905-722-7615 to get 

started! 


WHAT’S GOING ON IN SEPTEMBER? 

By Anne Hill 

hort happenings 

First, I owe a huge apology to the gardeners at 1 and 3 

Brent Road in Holland Landing for an error in last 

month’s listing of awards for East Gwillimbury in 

Blooms. They did receive ‘Thumbs Up’ stakes to 

display in their gardens, but their addresses were given 

incorrectly to The Bulletin. This happened because the 

judges did not notice that the two roads which abut 

each other at Beckett Avenue have different names. I 

am so sorry for this mistake. 

What a summer this has been for zucchini! Are you 

overrun with them? Several people who visited our 

table at the Sharon Temple Harvest Festival were happy 

to receive the recipe for the delicious zucchini bread 

which we used as part of our “Vegetables are not just 

for dinner” display. This recipe, along with one for 

carrot cookies, is on our website. It’s been a very good 

year for tomatoes and cucumbers too. 

We return to the Sharon Temple on Saturday 

September 11th from 10 a.m. till noon for our Annual 

Fall Plant and Bake Sale. Planting perennials in the fall 

gives them an excellent start. They can settle in during 

the cooler weather and have their roots well established 

before the winter. The plants will all be from our 

members’ gardens so you know they will do well in 

East Gwillimbury growing conditions. Our bake sale is 

always a great opportunity to pick up some homebaked 

goodies. The Temple is also a stop on the Lake 

Simcoe Master Gardeners’ garden tour that day from 

10 a.m. till 4 p.m. 

In Canada and the rest of the northern hemisphere, the first day of the autumn 

season is the day of the year when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving 

southward (on September 22nd or 23rd). This day is known as the Autumnal Equinox. 

Around the garden, my hosta leaves are looking great 

this year; I think the dry heat very early in the spring 

must have killed the slug eggs or larvae. The roses, on 

the other hand, are suffering from the voracious 

appetites of little green rose sawfly larvae which 

devour the leaves and even get into the buds. I’ve been 

picking them off by hand and I understand that some 

types of wasps will also destroy them. 

At our meeting on Tuesday, September 21 we will have 

our annual baking competition, a flower show and 

mini-presentations by Lake Simcoe South Master 

Gardeners with topics including fungi and giant 

hogweed. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm, with a social 

time and refreshments from 7 p.m. We meet at Mount 

Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street and 

welcome guests and new members from all over East 

Gwillimbury and beyond. Junior Gardeners meet at the 

Community Centre at 7 p.m and will be going on a hike 

to area gardens. 

For more information, please call 905-478-8450 or 

visit our website at 

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

A common misconception is that the earth is further from the sun in winter than in 

summer. Actually, the Earth is closest to the sun in December which is winter in the Northern hemisphere. 

As the Earth travels around the Sun in its orbit, the north-south position of the Sun changes over the course of the year 

because of the changing orientation of the Earth's tilted rotation axes. The dates of maximum tilt of the Earth's equator 

correspond to the Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice, and the dates of zero tilt to the Vernal Equinox and 

Autumnal Equinox. 


Holland Marsh Soupfest 

October 16, 2010 

www.hollandmarshsoupfest.com 

The Holland Marsh is Canada's very own ‘salad bowl’. 

The community of some 125 farms, farmers and farm 

families - located just 40 kilometres north of Toronto - 

has for decades been considered a crown jewel of 

Canadian agricultural production. 

Running astride the Holland River, at the southern tip of 

Lake Simcoe, the Marsh has been used to grow 

vegetables since 1930 when a canal system was 

constructed to divert the river and drain the marsh for 

agricultural use. 

Deemed to contain some of the most fertile soil in the 

country - organic, heat retentive black material that 

supports a very wide variety of vegetables, fruits and 

flowers - the Marsh today grows enough carrots alone 

to provide every Canadian with four pounds each year. 

Marsh farmers generate millions of dollars in local 

revenue, and create employment for local agricultural 

processors and packagers. Marsh farms also play a large 

role in Canada’s food export market, and serve a 

substantial local market in the neighbouring Greater 

Toronto Area. 

Growers estimate the Marsh has a total economic 

impact of over $1 billion annually, including farmgate 

value, packaging, processing and 

transportation. 

Visit HollandMarshGold.com for more on the 

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AUTUMN 

THE FROST IS ON THE GARDEN 

THE MEADOW IS TURNING BROWN 

THE LEAVES ON TREES ARE 

CHANGING COLOUR 

AND FALLING TO THE GROUND 

THE MAPLE SAP IS DORMANT 

THE BEES ARE MORE ALIVE 

THEY ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT 

THE HONEY IN THEIR HIVE 

THE MOON IS FULL AND BRIGHT 

THE AIR IS CRISP AND CLEAR 

IT IS AUTUMN TIME 

AND WINTER IS DRAWING NEAR 

Ken Gould ~ Sharon, Ontario 


Tales N’Trails 

The East Gwillimbury Trails Committee 

Come out and walk! This is an invitation from the East Gwillimbury Trails Committee. EGTC is an advisory 

committee of the Town that helps create, develop, preserve, manage, and use trails within East Gwillimbury. The 

work of creation, maintenance, etc. of trails within the municipality is ongoing and we are always excited when 

we manage to open a new bridge or a new section of trail. Communication is another important aspect to the 

EGTC mandate -- getting the word out about our wonderful trails. So to help us raise awareness several events 

are held each year including monthly trail walks with 

committee members, a Cancer Walk, an Easter Egg Hunt. 

Trails are open daily and are free. We encourage you to hit 

the trail for a walk. While getting a little exercise and 

improving your personal well being along the trail you may 

even encounter some of nature’s winged jewels. 

As members of the EGTC we are very pleased with the 

Town’s initiation of a study to develop an Active 

Transportation and Trails Master Plan. This is a long-term 

study with the goal of identifying a recommended future 

network of on-road and off-road trails and active 

transportation (human powered transport) corridors that 

will connect East Gwillimbury’s urban and rural 

communities and promote increased active transportation 

throughout our municipality. The Town requests that 

residents participate in this study. This can be 

accomplished through the Town web page 

www.eastgwillimbury.ca. Click on the Parks and Leisure 

tab and go to “Active Transportation and Trails Master 

Plan”. Here you can fill out a questionnaire, find out about 

the Public Information Session held on this topic on April 

21, or find contact information for contacts about Active 

Transportation plans in the Town. 

Each month the Committee chooses a trail on which to take 

a hike and encourages all and sundry to join us for some 

exercise and camaraderie on the second Saturday of each 

month. This month’s walk will take place on the Mount 

Albert Trail, a short trail that begins at the Ross Family 

Complex on Centre Street in Mount Albert. Meeting time 

is 9:00 a.m. This is not a very difficult trail and is one on 

which we are working to expand it’s scope for the local 

residents. Please put Saturday, September 11th on your 

calendar as a reminder to don your walking shoes on that 

date and join us at the Ross Family Complex. Discover this 

little gem of a trail! A schedule of other monthly walks can 

be found on the Town’s web site or in local print media. 


The month of October will be a little busier for the 

Committee members. In that month we will hold 

our regular walk on the 9th. In addition, we have a 

very special theme event. This event, our 

Hallowe’en Hike, was initiated last year with an 

exciting response so we are very pleased to offer it 

again this year on Saturday, October 30 at Anchor 

Park, Holland Landing. This is an event for the 

children complete with goodie bags, a haunted hike 

and a Hallowe’en story. Meeting time for this event 

is 6:00 p.m. Pre registration is imperative. Please 

contact Leisure Services at the Town of East 

Gwillimbury (905 478-2542) to register your 

children. 

We look forward to encountering you along the 

trail! 

Submitted by Sharon Hamilton 

Free Gardening Advice 

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Mount Albert Run Club 

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

Ross Family Complex/Mount Albert Library 

For information contact Steve at 905-717-9431 

•••••••• 

SUNDAYS (No Holiday Weekends) 

Spinning Spurs Dance Classes 

7:00 pm. Couples $5.00 

Queensville Masonic Hall 

Call Darlene or Al Crofton at 905-895-3835 

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

•••••••• 

MONDAY EVENINGS 

Square Dance Classes 

7:00 pm 

Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Drive 

Call Doug or Heather at 905-478-2200 or 

drholmes@xplornet.com 

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

dancing. Low impact exercise. 

•••••••• 

MONDAY EVENINGS 

York Region Community Choir 

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 

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

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

If you love to sing, give us a try. 

•••••••• 

MONDAY AFTERNOONS & EVENINGS 

Holland Landing Golden Anchor Seniors Bid Euchre 

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

Holland Landing Community Centre 

Tuesday Evenings: Plain Euchre - 7:30 pm 

Wednesday Afternoons: Bid Euchre - 1:00 pm 

Friday Afternoons: Carpet Bowling - 1:00 pm 

•••••••• 

2nd MONDAY OF THE MONTH 

One Parent Families Newmarket & Area Chapter 

We can offer you subsidized programs for you and your family 

or grandchildren. Social outings, meetings with speakers, 

dances, Christmas Party and much more. 

Call today at 905-557-0143. Membership charged. 

•••••••• 

4th MONDAY OF THE MONTH 

The Gwillimbury Quilt Guild 

1:00 pm 

Queensville United Church, 20453 Leslie Street 

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

•••••••• 

TUESDAY EVENINGS 

Newmarket Citizens Band 

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

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

or percussion instrument. 

•••••••• 

EVERY TUESDAY EVENING 

York Highlands Chorus Rehearsals 

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 

Old Firehall, 140 Main Street S., Newmarket. 

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

Also available to perform at a variety of venues. 

•••••••• 

EVERY TUESDAY EVENING 

Seniors Play Euchre 

7:00 pm 

40 Royal Oak Road. Mt. Albert 

Call Barbara @ 905-557-0143 

•••••••• 

1st TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Holland Landing Chapter IODE 

7:00 pm 

Call Anne at 905-895-4699 

We are a Canadian women’s charitable organization, committed 

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

need through educational, social service and citizenship 

programs. 

•••••••• 

1st & 3rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 

The Newmarket-East Gwillimbury Kinsmen Club 

Community Centre Hall, River Drive Park 

Call Bob at 905-478-5333. 

•••••••• 

2nd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

York-Simcoe Naturalists Meeting 

7:30 pm 

River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue 

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

•••••••• 

2nd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Business Women’s Networking Association (BWNA) 

12:00 pm 

Shoeless Joe’s, on Woodbine Avenue, Sharon 

Check out www.bwna.biz. 

•••••••• 

2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Sharon & District Lions Club 

6:45 pm 

Temperance Hall in Sharon 

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

•••••••• 

2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Mount Albert & District Lions Club 

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

•••••••• 


2nd & 4th TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 

Holland Landing Snowmobile Club meetings 

7:30pm 

61 Cedar Street, Holland Landing 

Check out www.hlsc.on.ca 

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3rd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Members of the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce 

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

Location varies 

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

•••••••• 


Mount Albert United Church Community Luncheon 

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

Cost: $7.00. 

41 Alice Stree, Mt. Albert 

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Mount Albert Garden and Horticultural Society 

7:30pm – February to November 

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

Mount Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street 

Guests pay $2 per meeting. 

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

A friendly group of gardeners from beginners to experienced 

who welcome guests and new members. We have interesting 

guest speakers and refreshments. 

•••••••• 

3rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 

The Newmarket Horticultural Society 

8:00 pm – January to November 

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

Guests $2 

Call 905-898-6381 or www.gardenewmarket.ca 

Interesting and knowledgeable guest speakers, raffle draws and 

refreshments. New members and guests are always welcome! 

•••••••• 

LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 

Mt. Albert Sports Day Committee Meetings 

7:30 pm 

Mt. Albert Community Centre, 53 Main Street 

Call Lee Sitarz 905-473-9388 

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

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EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY 

Jackrabbits Trail Run Club 

Tuesdays @ 6 pm - Holborn Forest (1km east of Hwy. 48) 

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

Ravenshoe Rd.) Request info at georginajackrabbits@gmail.com 

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EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING 

Seniors play Bingo (Resumes Sept. 8/10) 

7:00 pm 

40 Royal Oak Road, Mount Albert 

Call Barbara @ 905-557-0143 

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1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 

Mount Albert Friendship Club - For Seniors 

Ross Family Complex, Centre St., Mt. Albert 

Call Joyce Brown at 905-473-2770 

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

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

•••••••• 

2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 

Newmarket and Area Newcomer’s Club 

A social group for women. Gatherings, plus special interest 

groups meet throughout each month. 

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

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2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 

North Union Hall Euchre 

7:30 pm 

Boag Road, east of Woodbine 

Admission $2.00, includes lunch. All welcome. 

•••••••• 

1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 

Union Street Women’s Institute Branch 

1:30 pm. All ladies welcome. 

North Union Community Centre, 2624 Boag Road 

Call Ann 905 478-4582 and Laurine to 905 473- 6411 

•••••••• 

2nd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 

East Gwillimbury Historical Society 

7:30 pm 

Queensville Community Centre 

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

•••••••• 

2nd & 4th THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 

Holland Landing & District Lions Club 

7:00 pm 

Holland Landing Community Centre on Yonge Street 

•••••••• 

3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 

Holland Landing Country & Western Jamboree 

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm 


Call Jacquie or Walt at 905-473-7072 

•••••••• 

Widows and Widowers Social Group 

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

Meet new people and make new friends. 

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

•••••••• 

DROP-IN FOR ARTISANS & CRAFTERS 

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

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

An opportunity to finish a project you are working on and 

meet others who have the same interests. 

•••••••• 

FREE DROP-IN CENTRE @ The Family Place 

September through June 

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

Lower level of the Mount Albert Community Centre 

Call 905-473-5929. mountalbertfamilyplace.blogspot.com 


Mount Albert Sports Day 2010 

On behalf of the Mount Albert Sports Day Committee, our sincere thanks to the many 

volunteers, sponsors, and to you the community for helping to share with us 85 years 

of fun and memories and to help bring together another very successful weekend event. 

Each year this event continues to grow and prosper and without all of you and your support 

this would not be possible. 

To the Town of East Gwillimbury Parks & Recreation, and Roads staff our continued thanks and appreciation 

for all that you do, both before and after our event to ensure that our park and our community is in tip top 

shape. 

To the Sports Day Committee itself – Wow! what a phenomenal team and, I cannot begin to find the words 

to adequately say Thank You for all of your time throughout the year and over the weekend. This event would 

not happen without each and every one of you. 

We are always recruiting new members, so if any of you would like to be part of this amazing group of people 

please join us in the Mount Albert Community Centre Hall the last Tuesday of the month beginning 

September 28th to help us plan Sports Day 2011. 

Thank you, 

Cathy Morton – Chair – Mount Albert Sports Day Committee 

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Tax Tips 

Business Records 

by Ian Hawkins 

You are required by law to keep records of all your transactions to support your income and expense claims. 

Keep a record of your daily income and expenses. CRA does not issue record books or suggest any type of 

book or set of books. There are many record books and bookkeeping systems available. For example, you can 

use a book that has columns and separate pages for income and expenses. Some people try to use QuickBooks 

or some other software. In many cases a simple Excel spreadsheet will suffice. 

Keep your records, along with your duplicate deposit slips, bank statements, and cancelled cheques. Keep 

separate records for each business you run. If you want to keep computerized records, make sure they are clear 

and easy to read. 

Note 

Do not send your records with your income tax return. However, keep them in case CRA asks to see them at a 

later date. 

Benefits of keeping complete and organized records 

There are benefits for you when you keep complete and organized records: 

• When you earn income from many places, good records help you identify the source of the income. 

If you keep proper records, you may be able to prove that some income is not from your business, or 

that it is not taxable. 

• Keeping good records will remind you of expenses you can deduct when it is time to do your income 

tax return. 

• Good records will keep you better informed about the past and present financial position of 

your business. 

• Good records can help you budget, spot trends in your business, and assist you to get loans from 

banks and other lenders. 

• Good records can prevent problems you may run into if CRA audit your income tax returns. 

Consequences of not keeping adequate records 

If you do not keep the necessary information and you do not have any other proof, CRA may have to determine 

your income using other methods. CRA may also disallow expenses you deducted if you are unable to support 

them. There are penalties if you do not keep adequate records, do not give the CRA access to your records when 

requested, or do not give information to CRA officials when asked. 

Income records 

Keep track of the gross income your business earns. Gross income is your total income before you deduct the 

cost of goods sold and expenses. Your income records should show the date, amount, and source of the income. 

Record the income whether you received cash, property, or services. Support all income entries with original 

documents. Original documents include sales invoices, cash register tapes, receipts, bank deposit slips, patient 

cards, fee statements, and contracts. 

continued on pag 28 


Circles... 

Our 

Libraries 

by Vicki Pinkerton 

I have been thinking a lot about community and community building lately and 

the library came to mind. I went in and sat down with Michelle Alleyne, the Library 

Services Coordinator, and Marie Coulter, a member, and past president of the 

Friends of the Library. What I found was a thriving hive of activity; our libraries 

are not just buildings staffed by helpful people, but places that contain the heart of 

our community. Both Marie and Michelle talked in glowing terms about the people 

and organizations who work tirelessly to support and bring value to their programs. 

When I was traveling across the country I stopped in at libraries whenever I found them 

open. At first, my objective was to get internet access, but I soon found that in most areas the 

library is a vibrant social hub with a finger to the pulse of the region. Once I walked through those doors, I would 

feel welcomed to town by people who knew what was going on. If there was someone I needed to meet, I could get 

information there. If there were interesting events, that was the place to go to find out about them, and if I was doing 

some research, I didn't have to look any further. In many places, the library is in the same building as the town 

archives or museum. In others, it is housed in community centres; there was even one place in Saskatchewan that 

took up a good part of the first floor of an old age home. What a happy marriage that was. It enabled many elders 

who had a hard time getting out, to go to the library, get books, or participate in programs with ease. 

An influx of people into York Region has changed our small farming town where everyone knew their neighbours. 

Many of our residents have long, grueling commutes to work, leaving home early and getting back exhausted at the 

end of the day. Opportunities for personal connection don't come as easily as they once may have. Some days being 

a vital part of a community can be hard. Our library seems to be the missing link, it is a place that almost everyone 

drifts through every now and again and it is alive with the energy of our town. 

Gone are the days when we would go in just for a book. Today the library offers everything from programing for 

infants, to Job Skills training, and everything in between. It offers summer employment for university students and 

year round opportunities for others. It's not only concerned with our book literacy, but also with our cyber knowledge 

through offering computer and wireless access, as well as lessons in technological proficiency. More than just 

buildings in Holland Landing and Mount Albert, the library is a meeting place, a community within a community 

that embraces everyone in our corner of York Region. 

Strong community requires solid and varied partnerships. Library's have understood this, and ours is no exception. 

They work together with local businesses, schools, and various levels of government but their association with the 

Friends of the Library has brought them connections with many willing hands. In association with the library's board 

of directors they forge alliances, roll up their sleeves and bring depth and imagination to the buildings that form our 

library community. The Friends of the Library look beyond the everyday expectations and provide fund raising and 

imagination to make the big dreams come true. 

Some of their initiatives include, an ongoing series of readings by world class authors. These evenings are affordable, 

and bring us some of the best and brightest stars of the literary world. Not only great entertainment, these events bring 

together people who love literature from all walks of life. They sponsor the “Books for Baby's” program, providing 

every child an opportunity to have books. A unique fundraiser in the form of book shelf quilts for both buildings, and 

a mural in the Mount Albert Library are two more examples of their creative approach. 

A trend in libraries has been to create outdoor programing spaces, and so the Friends, the Ontario Trillium 

Foundation, the Library Board, the Town, and the Mount Albert Garden and Horticultural Society, got together to 


uilt the Literacy Garden. This summer, that garden became the focal point for several programs, not to mention, 

always provided a great place to sit in the shade with a new book. 

I interviewed Marie Coulter, the past 

president of the East Gwillimbury Friends 

of the Library and she talked about the 

volunteers, local businesses, and groups 

who have joined hands with the library to 

create the spaces we enjoy and have come 

to expect. That kind of involvement and 

dedication brings in young and old, people 

new to our town and those who have been 

here for generations. All are pulled into 

the sphere of caring. I am sure that there 

are not too many other places in this 

community that foster such diversity under 

one roof, (well two roofs really, but who is 

counting?) 

Before my trip and before this article, I 

saw our library as a place to fill my book 

bag and sometimes find a quiet place to 

work or do research. Now, I see it as a teaming hub with something going on almost all of the time. It is a good 

example of Circles in the community. The energy created there causes ripples to move out connecting and 

reconnecting, forming communities within our town. 

For more information about the library and some of the 

exciting things going on there go to: 

www.eastgwillimbury.ca/town_hall/departments/ 

library.htm 

For information about the Friends of the Library and how 

you can get involved go to: 

www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Town_Hall/Departments/ 

Library/Friends_of_the_Library.htm 

Send your ideas or suggestions for people or groups who 

promote or create community to 

info@thebulletinmagazine.com and put the word Circles 

in the subject line. 

Vicki Pinkerton lives on a small farm just 

outside of Mount Albert. She is a 

practicing life coach, a writer and 

adventurer who wonders about many 

things. www.questacrosscanada.com 


CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25... TAX TIPS 

Expense records 

Always get receipts or other vouchers when you buy something 

for your business. When you buy merchandise or services, the 

receipts have to show: 

• the date of the purchase; 

• the name and address of the seller or supplier; 

• the name and address of the buyer; and 

• a full description of the goods or services. 

Invoices – what you must put on your invoices to comply with HST legislation 

Ian Hawkins owns and operates Mount Albert Tax Company 

next door to the Post Office in Mount Albert. 

If you are looking for a copy of the magazine, you can now get it at 



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Noah's Ark Preschool is now accepting registrations for September 2010! 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 9-11:30 am. 

Noah's Ark preschool is operated by and located at Sharon-Hope United Church. 

For more information please call 905-478-2231. 

www.wordsalive.ca 

September 18, 2010 • 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM 

Sharon Temple National Historic Site 


September 18: A Day of Good Work and 

Plenty of Community Spirit submitted by Katherine Belrose 

On Saturday, September 18th there are more activities taking place in and around the Civic Centre in Sharon 

than ever before. With events also occurring in Mount Albert and Holland Landing, it’s clear that the Town is 

experiencing tremendous growth. What’s also evident is the vitality of all the communities that make up the 

Town of East Gwillimbury and how each is able to reach out to its neighbours and beyond. 

On Saturday, September 18th, East Gwillimbury residents have the opportunity to shop at their local Farmers’ 

Market in Sharon, take in an author reading at the annual Words Alive Literary Festival, visit with the Sharon 

and Holland Landing Lions at Anchor Park and support their tremendous work, celebrate a second successful 

season with the organizers of the Sharon Classic Car Show and spend the day enjoying a range of musical talent 

in Mount Albert. 

Organizers of these events work tirelessly as volunteers throughout the year and are fortunate to receive advice 

and assistance from the Town of East Gwillimbury, various local businesses and associations, and from Sharon 

Temple National Historic Site. Furthermore, the support received from members in the community who come 

to these events make these efforts possible. 

East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market (8:00 am to 1:30 pm): 

Three years of planning, meetings and paperwork is what was 

involved in launching this year’s first Farmers’ Market located in 

the West Parking Lot of the Civic Centre. Says market co-manager 

and local farmer Marjo Niemi, “We’re learning how to become a 

large town. But this is our future. We need local food for local 

people.” With a strong mandate from Town Council, the market 

started its first season on June 26th with nine farm and food 

vendors and can now boast 14 vendors offering a wide variety of 

goods. Residents are invited to make the Market a part of their weekly shopping experience. 

Words Alive Literary Festival (10 am to 5:30 pm): In 2007, 

Words Alive Founder, Vali Stone, had a dream...a literary 

festival... the first of its kind in York Region. She approached 

Sharon Temple curator, John McIntyre and asked about the 

possibility of the Temple hosting a day of readings. Little did she 

know, that the entire site and the adjoining Civic Centre would 

soon become home to one of Canada’s must-attend literary 

festivals, an annual event where authors, poets and the general 

public gather to share special moments, thanks to the aweinspiring 

Sharon Temple and the setting that surrounds it. East 

Gwillimbury residents are encouraged to drop in (Admission $5 /adult, some events are free), especially if they 

enjoy reading or if they write and would like to have the opportunity to participate in a workshop or share a piece 

of writing in an open-mic forum. 

Steak for Sight BBQ and Car Show (starts at 3 pm): An annual joint venture organized by the Sharon and 

Holland Landing Lions Clubs, this event, at Anchor Park, features not only some great classic cars on display 


ut a super steak dinner complete with salad, baked potato and 

corn on the cob. All proceeds from the $20 tickets are put 

towards the Sight Conservation efforts of the two clubs. These 

include support of the Lions' Vision Screening program for 

Kindergarten students, large print books for the library, the Lions 

Foundation of Canada Guide Dog program, the CNIB Camp at 

Lake Joseph and other areas as they may arise within the 

community. 

Sharon Classic 

Car Show (starts at 3 pm): Concluding a second successful 

season, the Sharon Classic Car Show, 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. The wrap-up event on 

September 18th begins at 3:00 pm and runs until dusk. 

Enjoy a live band that will take you back to the 50's 

and 60's and enjoy the camaraderie shared by the folks 

that take special pride in their amazing collector 

vehicles. 

Music Mania in Downtown Mount Albert 

(starts at 9 am and goes until late evening): 

A full day of free entertainment and music will grace 

downtown streets of Mount 

Albert. The Mount Albert 

Business Association’s 

Event Committee, with 

support from South 

Lake Community Futures 

Development Corporation’s 

Eastern Ontario 

Development Program have 

activities planned for the 

entire family to enjoy. From 

early morning, you can “Test Drive” a fitness class set 

to music, in the early afternoon visit with Bellybutton 

and Valentine the Clowns or dance outdoors with 

interactive DJ, The Trevor Show at the community 

centre shelter. In the evening local venues will be 

ringing with live music ranging from classic rock, 

blues, reggae and folk... not to mention karaoke. 

Keep your calendars cleared for a full 

day of activities. 


WELLNESS 

Does Eating Well Really Need 

To Cost More? by Brandi McCarthy 

As a registered nutritionist, I field a lot of questions and concerns about eating healthy. One of the most 

common concerns I hear is that buying healthy food costs too much! And you know what, I get it. I’m out 

there at the grocery store just like you, trying to keep within my budget and I can definitely see where those 

concerns come from! But I can tell you from experience, eating healthy does not have to cost more! Let me 

share a couple of tips to help you start eating well and saving money. 

First things first, “health food” is not the same as healthy food. I know that sounds crazy, but let me explain. 

A lot of “health food” is just better quality packaged food that is convenient (and expensive!). These foods are 

designed to be eye catching and convenient and convenience always costs more! You don’t need them. Keep 

your focus on buying real whole foods and your grocery bill will be significantly less. 

So what are real whole foods? Fruit, vegetables, meats, fish, eggs, whole grains, these are all perfect examples 

of a whole food. These are foods that are still in their original state just waiting for us to make a delicious meal 

out of them! Try and stick to the perimeter of the grocery store and you will end up with way more food in 

your cart for a lot less money! Buy meats and fish in bulk and marinate and freeze them yourself – you’ll not 

only save money, you’ll be avoiding a ton of artificial additives and preservatives! This time of year, why not 

shop the farmers markets! You’ll find delicious produce, meats and cheeses and support your local farmers 

as well. 

So, what else can we do? We can eat less. Yes, I know this seems like terrible advice for lowering your grocery 

bill, but I think we all suffer from a bit of portion distortion! When you take your time eating and prepare 

delicious quality foods at home, you won’t need to eat as much. Most of us are just eating way too much. Did 

you know that the average dinner plate size has gone from 9 inches in 1970 to 12 inches or more now? That’s 

enough room for 78% more food! Practice smart portioning and stick with it – your grocery bill (and 

waistline!) will thank you. 

And what’s this buzz about the big “O”? Organics of course! So you’ve made the decision to eat a healthier 

diet and just can’t wait to get out and buy all new organic groceries! What’s this.....my bill is how many 

hundred dollars??? There is no denying that organic produce can be more expensive, but it’s really not 

necessary to buy everything organic just because you want to eat healthy! For a comprehensive list of the best 

and the worst fruits and veggies to buy organic, check out www.bodydesign.ca/inspire/links, then decide if 

purchasing organic is worth your hard earned dollars! And remember, organic does not necessarily mean 

healthy. Organic double-stuffed chocolate chip cookies are still chocolate chip cookies! I believe that buying 

organic is often the better choice, it’s just not a great place to start. If you are trying to save some dough, step 

away from the processed foods and put your hard earned dollars toward fresh whole foods instead. 

As you can see, eating healthy doesn’t need to cost more. Give yourself some time to form new and healthier 

shopping habits and the old expensive habits will slowly disappear……Now get out there and get saving! 

By Brandi McCarthy, RHN. Brandi is a Registered Nutritionist and certified Personal Trainer at Body Design. 

Body Design offers personal training, nutrition and lifestyle coaching to assist individuals achieve their fitness 

and weight loss goals. www.bodydesign.ca 


ELECTION 2010 

UPDATES & EVENTS 

As of press time, these 

are your candidates for 

East Gwillimbury 

Council: 

John R. Eaton 

905-478-2820 

Email jreaton@rogers.com 

Jack W. Hauseman 

905-715-7235 

Email 

jayef.hause@sympatico.ca 

John Hayes 

905-473-6684 

Email 

johnhayes.councillor@gmail.com 

www.johnhayescouncillor.com 

Marlene Johnston 

905-830-1314 

Email marlenejohnston@rogers.com 

www.marlenejohnston.ca 

Cathy Morton 

905-557-0304 

Email cathy.morton@rogers.com 

Tara Roy-DiClemente 

647-376-7104 

Email tara@tarard.ca 

www.tarard.ca 

John Rush 

905-478-4186 

Email jrush2@sympatico.ca 

East Gwillimbury 

All Candidates Meetings 


North Union Community Centre 

Thursday, October 7 


7:00 pm 

The Zephyr Women's Institute is 

holding a Ward Two All Candidates 

Meetings 

Wednesday, September 29 

7:00 p.m. 

The candidates for Ward Two Councillor, 

Regional Government and the Mayoral 

positions will be attending. Questions will be 

taken from the floor and also written 

submissions. 

As you may be aware East Gwillimbury’s current mayor James Young withdrew his 

nomination on August 25. As of press time Virginia Hackson is the only candidate for 

mayoral position in East Gwillimbury. Deadline to file or withdraw nominations is Friday, 

September 10. Acclamation will take place at 4:00 pm on Monday, September 13, 2010. 


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Pony Club 

2010 Regional 

D Rally Results 

Here are highlights overall results of the 2010 

Central Ontario Regional D Rally, held August 22 

at Foggy River Farm near Mount Albert, presented 

from the least to most difficult levels. Detailed 

results are in the web version. 

“Rally” is the Pony Club term for Eventing, an 

Olympic discipline in which competitors must 

ride a formal Dressage test, a Cross Country or 

endurance phase across open country and over 

fixed obstacles, and a Stadium Jumping 

competition. Scoring is done on a penalty points 

basis, with all errors of course, refusals, rails down 

and falls counted as penalties. Penalties are also 

incurred for taking too much time, or too little, to 

finish the Cross Country phase. The rider with the 

fewest penalties wins. Placing ribbons are 

awarded for dressage, cross country and overall, 

with a “Clear Round” ribbon for all those who 

make no mistakes in the Stadium phase. 

The “D” in D Rally refers to the minimum level 

riders must have passed in the Pony Club testing 

system to enter. There are three “D” levels: D, D1 

and D2. To get each of them, Pony Club members 

must pass a written examination in horsemanship, 

an oral test of stable management, and a riding 

test. Each level competes in a different division at 

D-Rally, with Dressage tests, fence heights in both 

Stadium Jumping and Cross Country phases, and 

the time allowed for Cross Country, all adjusted to 

their skill levels. This year an Open Division was 

added so young C-level members could take part, 

riding at the D2 level on inexperienced horses. 

At the D level, Katie McCoy-Bridges of the 

Toronto & North York Pony Club was the winner 


iding Licorice. Second place went to another Toronto & 

North York rider, Lily Solomon on Tango, with Grace 

Varley of the Maple Pony Club third riding Trixie Belle. 

Jamie May Paterson of the Centaurus Pony Club won the 

D1 Division on Sydney. Second place went to Olivia 

Gionet of the Rising Star Pony Club riding Tarragon. 

Third place went to another Centaurus rider, Rebecca 

McDowell, on Take A Chance. 

In the D2 Division, Kaitlyn Henderson of the King Pony 

Club took the honours on Dexter, followed by Jennifer 

Hill, also of King, on Wellington Boots, with third place 

going to Kiara Crosbie of the Maple Pony Club on Big 

Friendly Giant. Less than half a penalty point separated 

these riders, from first to third. 

In the Open Division, Karen Foell of the Toronto & 

North York Pony Club placed first on Jewel, with Emily 

Lindsay of the Rising Star Pony Club second on Shatar 

and Jocelyn Donaldson of the Uxbridge-Scugog Pony 

Club third on Romeo. 

One major difference between Pony Club rallies and 

“regular” events is that Pony Club members compete in 

horse care/stable management on a Branch team basis, as 

well as individually in the riding phases. (At nearly 

every facility we use, the owners/operators tell us they 

wish regular events would add this as a competitive 

factor.) This year’s Stable Management Award winner 

was the Rising Star Pony Club (as in 2009), with Toronto 

& North York second and Maple third. Outstanding 

grooms and team captains were also recognized, with 

awards going to Emma Bradbury of Centaurus, Amy 

Westlund of Rising Star, Laura Gilligan of Toronto & 

North York, Shaylyn Lucas of Maple, and Emily Jonknan 

and Emily Banks-Ng, both of King. 

For details please contact Bob Inglis, Central Ontario 

Regional Communica tions Chair, at 416-493-1223 

(office) or 416-491-4230 (home) or via e-mail at 

bobinglis@technalysis.on.ca. For background on the 

Canadian Pony Club and its activities (including rallies), 

check out the Canadian Pony Club website at 

www.CanadianPonyClub.org. For this and earlier press 

releases, just click on the appropriate links. 

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@ your library 

Wednesday, October 6 

Iris Folding Adult Card Craft 

Join Ann Bennington as she 

demonstrates the Dutch technique 

of card folding, suitable for greeting 

cards, scrapbook pages and 

framing. Cost is $6 and includes all 

materials. This is an ADULT craft. 

Pre-registration is advised. 

Holland Landing Branch of EGPL, 

19513 Yonge Street. 905-836-6492 

Author Visit 

Tuesday, October 19 

Meet Mount Albert author, Moira 

Sanders, as she introduces her 

recent book: The Harrow Fair 

Cookbook, at the Mount Albert 

Branch of EGPL. Moira will be 

bringing along some samples from 

the cookbook and books will also 

be available for purchase. Visit our 

website for further details at 


19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert. 

905-473-2472 

Friday & Saturday Oct. 29 & 30 

GIANT USED BOOK SALE 

Friday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, EARLY 

BIRD SALE. ADMISSION $5 each or 

$10/family. SATURDAY 9:00 am - 

4:00 pm. FREE ADMISSION 

LAST CALL SPECIAL 2:00 - 4:00 pm 

FILL A BIN FOR $5.00 Holland 

Landing Library, 19513 Yonge Street 

Silent Auction Featuring Local 

Artists "BYOB" (Bring your own 

bags please) For info or to 

volunteer call 905 836-6492 



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