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Complimentary Hearing Tests (55+) Orangeville 54 First St. 519-942-9428 Photo by Wendy Gabrek 12th niGht, bye bye Christmas trees – The Rotary Club of Alliston hosted ‘12th Night’ celebrations at Riverdale Park on Friday, January 9th. Despite the frigid weather, many area residents attended to watch their Christmas trees go up in smoke, feeding a well-attended bonfire, controlled by fire fighters from the New Tecumseth Fire Department, Station 1 Alliston. Others attended to make use of the frozen hills, bundling up to toboggan as a family. The tradition of 12th Night is based on the Christian holiday known as the Epiphany – or the day the three wise men visited the baby Jesus (the Epiphany actually occurs on January 6th), concluding the Twelve Days of Christmas. 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Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 60/72 months, monthly payment is $416.66/ $347.22, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. **Until February 2, 2015, receive [0.99%/0.99%/0.99%/0.99%/1.99%/1.99%] APR purchase financing on new [2015/2015/2014/2014/2015/2015] Ford [Fusion S/Fusion Titanium/Focus SE Sedan MT/Focus ST/Escape S/ Escape SE] models for up to [84] months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: [2015/2015/2014/2014/2015/2015] Ford [Fusion S/Fusion Titanium/Focus SE Sedan MT/Focus ST/Escape S/Escape SE] for [$22,899/$33,999/$18,349/$30,149/$24,499/$26,999] (after [$0] down payment or equivalent trade-in, and [$500/$500/$1,000/$1,000/$0/$0] Year-End Cash deducted) purchase financed at [0.99%/0.99%/0.99%/0.99%/1.99%/1.99%] APR for [84] months, monthly payment is [$271/$407/$227/$372/$313/$345] (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of [$125/$188/$105/$172/$145/$159]), interest cost of borrowing is [$779/ $1,172/$653/$1,071/$1,770/$1,951] or APR of [0.99%/0.99%/0.99%/0.99%/1.99%/1.99%] and total to be repaid is [$22,750/$34,216/$19,110/$31,304/$26,390/$28,938. Down payment may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. All purchase finance offers include freight and air tax and PPSA but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. †Purchase a new [2015/2015/2014/2014/2015/2015] Ford [Fusion S/Fusion Titanium/Focus SE Sedan MT/Focus ST/Escape S/Escape SE] models for up to [84] months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: [2015/2015/2014/2014/2015/2015] Ford [Fusion S/Fusion Titanium/Focus SE Sedan MT/Focus ST/Escape S/Escape SE] for [$22,899/$33,999/$18,349/$30,149/$24,499/$26,999] (after [$0] down payment or equivalent trade-in, and [$500/$500/$1,000/$1,000/$0/$0] Year-End Cash deducted). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Year-End Cash has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. 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All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Some conditions and mileage restriction of 40,000 km for 24 months applies. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢ per km for Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, Fusion and Escape; 16¢ per km for E-Series, Mustang, Taurus, Taurus X, Edge, Flex, Explorer, F-Series, MKS, MKX, MKZ, MKT and Transit Connect; 20¢ per km for Expedition and Navigator, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change (except in Quebec), see your local dealer for details. Offer includes freight and air tax but excludes administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. � Year-End Lease Cash deduction of $3,700 on the 2014 F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4X4 (300A Package) is Ford Credit Lease Cash only available when vehicle is leased with Ford Credit. ≠Until February 2, 2015, receive $500/ $750/ $1,000/ $1,250/$2,000/ $2,500/ $2,750 /$4,000/ $5,000/ $5,500/ $5,750/ $6,000/ $6,250/ $6,750/ $7,000/ $7,500/ $8,000/ $8,500/ $9,000/ $10,000/ $12,000/ $13,000 in Year-End Clearout Cash (Delivery Allowances) with the purchase or lease of a new 2015 Fusion (excluding Hybrid)/ 2014 Focus BEV and 2015 Explorer, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader)/ 2014 Focus (excluding S-Manual and BEV) and 2015 Taurus (excluding SE), Expedition, Transit Connect/ 2015 C-MAX/ 2015 E-Series Cutaway, Transit, F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/ 2014 Focus S Manual, Edge, Mustang Shelby GT500/ 2014 F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader)/ 2015 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2014 Fiesta and 2015 F-150 SuperCab and SuperCrew / 2014 Taurus SE, Explorer, Escape, F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 XLT 300A, F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs / 2014 Mustang V6 Coupe /2014 Fusion, Flex, F-150 SuperCrew 4x2 5.0L and 4x4/ 2014 Transit Connect/ 2014 E-Series/ 2015 F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Gas engine/ 2014 C-MAX, Taurus (excluding SE) / 2014 Mustang V6 Premium/ 2014 Expedition and 2015 F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Diesel engine/ 2014 Mustang GT (excluding GT500)/ 2014 F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Gas engine /2014 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2), F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Diesel engine/ 2014 F-150 SuperCab – all stripped chassis, cutaway body, F-150 Raptor and Medium Truck models excluded. 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Polk vehicle registrations data up to June 2014. ©2015 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2015 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. Page 2 – January 15, 2015 – The TIMES Trip to Disney World a dream come true for local family By WenDy GaBrek Recently, a group of concerned citizens and business owners in New Tecumseth came together to send local resident Paul Kearney and his family to Disney World. Paul, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis several years ago, wanted to make memories with his family before his illness progressed. The initiative to send the family to Disney World was spearheaded in the spring of 2014 by Sandra Lambie, owner of C.W. Coops Alliston. Lambie held a charity golf tournament in May 2014, and she then approached Tony and Kathy Biss, owners of Marlin Travel (inside Walmart Alliston), to contribute in part as well. “Between the funds raised at the golf tournament and the rest being arranged by Marlin Travel, we were given a trip made of dreams,” said Jenni-Lynne Kearney, Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription Paul’s wife. “On December 12, 2014 we flew out to Orlando, Florida, USA, and spent seven wonderful days making memories that we will cherish forever.” The Kearney’s son, Raymond, met Mickey Mouse on the trip and told all his friends he went to “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” upon the families return. “This proves that Disney World truly is the most magical place on earth!” said Jenni-Lynne. “We cannot thank everyone involved enough, as Paul’s multiple sclerosis progresses, we will be able to look back at the pictures and remember this truly remarkable time.” On Facebook, Paul posted pictures from his family trip, and a touching thank you: “2014 physically was tough, but I’m very thankful for 2014. I want to thank friends and family, also Sandra and Eric from C.W. Coops and all the great people we have come to know over the last few years. I was thinking the other day that Sandra has been a wonderful friend now for over 20 years. I also want thank Tony, Kathy and Marc Biss of Marlin Travel and so many others that made it possible to make memories at Disney World!” Paul and his family are now collecting empty alcohol bottles to install an accessible washroom in their home. Bottles can be dropped off at The Times newspaper office (34 Main Street West) in Beeton or by getting in touch with Paul Kearney via Facebook. PhoTos suBmiTTeD Pictured: Melissa Coulter and Kathy Biss from marlin Travel, Jenni-Lynne Kearney, Raymond Kearney, Paul Kearney and Sandra Lambie from C.W. Coops Alliston. Beef Dinner February 7th from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church Bradford (2490 Middleton Road). Adults $16; children (6 to 12 yrs) $8. Contact 905 775-6365 for more information. Crazy Pants Theatre Co. presents Improv Café for teens ages 12 to 18. $5 at the door on January 16th and February 27th from 7 – 9 p.m. at 1 Main Street West in Beeton. improv Café The TIMES – January 15, 2015 – Page 3 Video created in support of fundraiser JSFC member Pat Jordan directs the children’s segment of the video. By Wendy GaBrek Members of the Jesse Scime Fundraising Committee (Wendy Gabrek, Richard Norcross, Pat Jordan, Al Lord, Susan Iacoucci, Chris Ross) gathered at Barb’s Hava Java in Beeton on Sunday to create a video in support of the ‘Have Wheels, Will Travel’ fundraiser. ‘Have Wheels, Will Travel’ is set to take place at the Muddy Water Hotel in Beeton on Saturday, February 28th, 2015, from 1–5 p.m. The event, in honour of Jesse Scime, a 14-year-old Beeton resident with cerebral palsy, is a family-friendly FUNdraiser with lots of planned activities including a silent and live auction, door prizes, 50/50 draw, signature drinks and live entertainment. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The goal of the event is to raise $40,000 for the McGUIRE FENCING LIMITED • Specializing in Farms • All Styles of Fencing • Installed & Repaired 705-435-2770 RR 1, EGBERT, ONT. L0L 1N0 Scime family to pay off a wheelchair accessible van, purchased in September of 2014, for which a loan was required. Any funds raised over and above the goal amount will be put into an RESP for Jesse to help offset the cost of post-secondary education for the honour roll student who is currently enrolled at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Tottenham in the Grade 9 pro- Photos By Wendy GaBrek gram. Sunday, videographer Chris Ricker, filmed a special video the will be posted to YouTube in support the upcoming fundraiser. Committee members, other youth in the community who have benefited from past fundraising efforts (Madi Vanstone, Joey Gallinger) and an Alliston Hornet player Mitch Livingston, all took part in production. The video is currently be- ing edited and will be released later this week (look to The Times’ Facebook page for links). It is the hope of the Fundraising Committee that the video will improve the reach of response from the community and give would-be contributors an opportunity to “meet” Jesse before the big day. Tickets for the fundraiser will be available this week from any committee member. ‘Office Hours’ at Blackhorse theatre By anne ritchie A colorful kaleidoscope of characters greets the viewer in Norm Foster’s “Office Hours”, a show that leaves Blackhorse Village Players audiences thoroughly entertained by the antics in six lively workplaces. You’ll find a broken down an eager beaver movie producer and an overweight jockey, dual roles played by Blackhorse veteran and multitalented Vince Ursini. Versatility matches talent for this fine actor, and there’s more to come! Morris Durante gleams like a multifaceted diamond in three roles. It may be a diamond in the rough philanderer, a polished salesman who could sell to every member of the audience before the play is done or a reporter whose latest news feature is an attack on himself. Durante makes the play a memorable experience. Cheryl Phillips, as a very blonde and wronged wife, is as believable as the somewhat scatterbrained psychiatrist she portrays in the final scenes. Both will leave you laughing. Newcomer Brayden Wright jumps in to the fray and makes a powerful splash, be he the washed up American actor or a handsome race track owner who sings Sinatra and truly has the voice to match. Then there’s Jordan Baker, playing not only the onearmed man who fell victim to a news studio but the frustrated lawyer sharing a volatile secret with parents (Ginny and Ivor Cathcart), whose performances double the fun of the evening. Add the fresh talents of Susan Jalbert, capably playing down to earth producer and a determined Elizabeth Coulter as a boss no one wants to have and it all spells success for Blackhorse Village Players. The offices merge and link like the workings of a kaleidoscope and up pop stories of the wake of a race horse, a racy book author, and hilarious hidden meanings of trips to Venice, all contributing to a wonderful evening arranged by Director and Producer Margaret Phillips. With over 40 years experience at Blackhorse, she individually merits a standing ovation. With assistant director Connor Phillips and stage manager Victoria Tokarski they create an evening you won’t want to miss. “Office Hours” plays Fridays and Saturdays till January 24, Thursday, January 22, and Sunday matinées. Call 905 880-5002 for ticket information. Alliston 705-435-7631 Jan. 16 - 22 TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL PLEASE RETURN PROOFED WITHIN AN HOUR OF RECEIPT, THANK YOU Proofed and approved by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: Aug 30/04 Date of insertion Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29/04 Sales Rep.: Annette THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING Friday 12:30 & 8:00 Saturday 2:00 & 8:00 Sunday - Thursday 7:30 with a 1:30 Matinee Tuesday & Wednesday COMING SOON Into the Woods www.circletheatre.ca Page 4 – January 15, 2015 – The TIMES SIMCOE-YORK PRINTING & PUBLISHING LIMITED Insight: Putting myself on a time-out Publisher of the The Times King Weekly Sentinel 34 Main Street, West P.O. 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We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) toward our mailing costs. Member CCNA Photo By Wendy GaBrek Brodie, Braedon and Logan enjoy an old-fashioned milkshake treat at Wimpy’s Diner in Alliston over the holidays. By Wendy GaBrek Something scary happened to me over the holidays. I relaxed. I took a week off between Christmas and New Year’s, and it was wonderful. In this business, we work 7-days a week as required and papers go out every Tuesday and Wednesday whether you’re feeling motivated, or not. In 2014, I took no time off. I ran around, covering news events, participating in fundraisers, volunteering my time on local committees and editing other people’s work. In my spare time I raised three children. Over the holidays though, I actually allowed myself some time to enjoy the things I work so hard for. My home, my family and my television set. It was glorious and relaxing and I’m still feeling the healing effects of having some downtime. 2014 was possibly the busiest year on record for me. When I compiled the ‘Year in Review’ for last week’s edition, I couldn’t believe how much went on in this municipality – and how much of it I was in attendance for. Editing the Shelburne paper added a nice 20 hours a week of work to my schedule, and looking back, I honestly don’t know how I managed everything – without falling apart. This brings me back to my downtime. You’ll see in the picture I’ve posted with this editorial that I took my kids out for a milkshake over the holidays. A goofy, little thing to some, but a major awakening to me. Sitting in the booth at the 50’s style diner in Alliston and watching my kids get along was amazing. Hat head and all, I was proud to be with them and spend time doing what real families do –laugh, talk and sip. All three of my kids offered me the first sip of their respective strawberry, strawberry and vanilla shakes. And I took them up on their offers. We left the diner and went home. Me to return to my computer to check e-mails, them to get back to their video game systems and my husband to return to the couch – as the lucky devil had three weeks off over the holidays. Of course I still had to be prepared to put out a paper when I came back from my stay-cation, so I had some work to do, but for the most part I was able to let my hair down and chill out. This year, I didn’t make major promises; I didn’t make a New Year’s Resolution; and, so far in 2015, I haven’t beat myself up for everything I could have, should have, or will never do. The term “time-out” usually has a different meaning in my household – sit on the stairs and wait for the timer on the microwave to go off ‘cause you’re in trouble – but these days it means ‘chill’, ‘relax’, ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’, ‘it’s going to be okay’. Don’t wait for Family Day to spend time with your kids, to call an old friend or to go for a spa day – whatever equals relaxation to you. Rent five movies and don’t leave the couch all weekend. As long as your bills are paid, there’s food in the fridge and your family is safe and healthy you really don’t have any problems. Go ahead, put yourself on a time-out, and if you’re feeling guilty about having some time off, set the microwave timer for 5 hours and don’t move until it goes off. “Service Clubs are an important part of our community”: Wilson “Service clubs are the backbone of our local communities and I am always so appreciative of the work they do,” said Jim Wilson, MPP SImcoe–Grey. “Their dedication to many deserving causes and their sense of community continues to make our province a better place to live and for that they should be proud.” “In April, I was pleased to host a roundtable discussion and invited service clubs from across Simcoe-Grey. Having heard directly from local organizations, I can at- test that there are a number of issues they deal with that hinder everyday operations. One of the biggest problems is attracting volunteers. If you’ve ever volunteered for a service club then you know firsthand how much good work they do and the benefit they bring to the communities they serve. Through supporting our hospitals, playgrounds and non-profit community organizations both locally and around the world, service clubs generate an important sense of community while kudos to our community Dear editor: We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to a community that is truly astounding. We recently asked for help at Thanksgiving to stock our shelves. The response then, and at Christmas was truly amazing. We the volunteers of Our Town Food Bank wish to applaud all donors for their tremendous support. All organizations, groups and individuals have every right to feel very proud of their community spirit at this time of the year. Thank you for your generosity and concern. Our Town Food Bank volunteers horticultural Society meetings & news By donna ForFar The Tottenham Horticultural Society, also known as the Tottenham Garden Club, is ready to start the New Year. Please come out to our first meeting on Thursday, January 15th and sign-up again. Our price isn’t going to change. It’s $15 per person and with the membership you get at least a 10% discount at local nurseries. Our speaker for this meeting is Master Gardener Kim Emerson and her topic is shade gardening. Remember that we do not meet in February, but will resume March 19th. We welcome new members. giving back and quietly supporting causes that touch all of our lives. To better facilitate the good work service clubs consistently do for our province, I recently submitted a resolution to the Ontario Legislature that I will be debating during my Private Members time on February 19th, 2015. My resolution asks the government to form an all-party committee to investigate the barriers and burdens facing service clubs in Ontario. For all those involved in service clubs locally and across the province, I wholeheartedly thank you for your hard work and dedication to the many great causes you support. Your efforts are much appreciated!” • Resolution - Service Clubs: Mr. Wilson – That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Finance should immediately move to have a standing committee investigate the legislative and regulatory barriers and burdens facing service clubs in Ontario who serve their respective communities and conduct ongoing community service which helps alleviate the demand for publiclyfunded services. The committee shall focus on the following topics: (1) financial audits; (2) restrictive regulations surrounding fundraising; (3) taxes and fees; and (4) declining membership. That the committee shall have the authority to conduct province wide hearings and undertake research, and generally shall have such powers and duties as are required to investigate the issue. That the committee shall present an interim report to the House no later than September 1st, 2015, and a final report no later than January 1st, 2016. The TIMES – January 15, 2015 – Page 5 CD release party this Saturday BY WENDY GABREK New Tecumseth resident Sean Abbott is hosting a CD release party for his second album, entitled ‘Uprising’, at The Hornet’s Nest (second floor, NTRC in Alliston) this Saturday, January 17th. The show starts at 9 p.m. and copies of the CD, featuring eight licensed cover songs and one original, will be on sale at the venue. Uprising is Sean Abbott’s second CD, but his first new release in 14 years. The album is selling like hotcakes on Amazon.ca and was digitally released (on cdbaby.com/ cd/seanabbottband and iTunes) in November, 2014. The band has been nominated for a 2015 Juno Award, and so has Sean Abbott as the engineer of the record. The band is not currently signed to a label, but has received interest from a USA-based label called Grooveyard – a guitar based record label. They are in the early stages of negotiation. Band members are: Sean Abbott, guitar artist, who has lived in New Tecumseth for 10 years; Rodney Calhoun (Cal), on bass, from Newmarket; and Tom St. Denis, on drums, from Caledon. “It took a long time for us to find each other but now that we have, we are nurturing something that we feel is very special,” Sean Abbott told The Times. “We hope you like it.” For more information on the Sean Abbott Band visit www.seanabbottband.com or www.facebook.com/pages/ Sean-Abbott-Band/152282514950655 or twitter @Sabbottguitar PHOTO BY WENDY GABREK BUDGET DISCUSSIONS UNDERWAY – New Tecumseth council members and staff started pouring over the 2015 Draft Budget on Thursday, Jan. 8th. A 91 page introduction was given to councillors and the attending public – many of whom have not been through a budget process before – and Treasurer/Director of Finance, Mark Sirr, led the meeting. The package contained a synopsis of the vision for New Tecumseth (based on work that has already been started, and work yet to commence), notes on the anticipated tax levy increase (.97%) required to maintain current service levels, and an overview of income/expense by department. Council continued discussions on Tuesday, Jan. 13th – an opportunity to question specific line items and make recommendations – and again on Wednesday, Jan. 14th. The next budget working session will take place on WednesEst. 1979 • PRUNING • PLANTING • REMOVAL•• STUMPING STUMPING day, Jan. 21st starting at 7 p.m. in council chambers. This PRUNING • PLANTING • REMOVAL AWARD WINNING is also the public input session and residents and stakeholdTREES • SHRUBS HEDGES LANDSCAPE DESIGN &•CONSTRUCTION ers are encouraged to attend. Council and staff are hoping to FULLY INSURED – CONSULTING pass the 2015 Budget at the February 9th Committee of the NEW TECUMSETH Whole meeting in order to start the tendering process early to BOB HAGAN, I.S.A. 1-905-936-2876 CERTIFIED ARBORIST 416-230-3184 achieve the best rates. HAGAN TREE SERVICE X CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 456 So You Think You’ve Got Talent? Calling all aspiring singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, jugglers and more! Crazy Pants Theatre and Songwriters Showcase invite all talented young performers 18 years of age and under to enter ‘So You Think You’ve Got Talent’ – a youth talent contest to be held on Sunday, February 8th, at the Circle Theatre in Alliston. To become eligible to win one of the many cash prizes, interested contestants must fill out an entry form and participate in the contest auditions to be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, at the Crazy Pants Theatre Company, 1 Main St W, Beeton. 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Don Ho’s instrument Solution on page 14 Page 6 – January 15, 2015 – The TIMES Know the signs, and share your ‘Blood for Turpin’ By Wendy GaBreK ‘The Doula Group’, serving Simcoe County and York Region, recently held a blood donor clinic at the Tottenham Community & Fitness Centre in honour of Sarah Turpin. Sarah, a 32-year-old mother of three, was a resident of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, and was a teacher at Carbonear Academy. She passed away from a rare form of cancer called ‘choriocarcinoma’ or the pregnancy cancer, on October 3, 2014 at Carbonear General Hospital in St. John’s, Newfoundland, one week after being diagnosed. Her three young children, Rowan (her heart), and twins Grant and Ellis (she lungs), will be raised by her husband, Peter, now a single father. Sarah’s cancer likely developed after a miscarriage in January 2014, but remained undiagnosed until it was too late. “We are supporting a young family, three kids under three, who lost their mom to a very rare pregnancy-related cancer. As many single dads can attest to, daily life is a challenge – but the insurmountable grief that accompanies a sudden and tragic loss makes that day to day life that much more challenging. We are aiming to help this family, but also to remind people about the Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards & Task Forces The Council of the Town of New Tecumseth will receive written applications until Friday, January 23rd, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. from residents or qualified ratepayers interested in being appointed as a member to represent the Town of New Tecumseth on the following committees, boards and task forces for the 2014-2018 term: Accessibility Advisory Committee – 7 to be appointed Meets bi-monthly, 4th Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (Under the provisions of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, a majority of the members shall be persons with disabilities as defined under the Act.) Committee of Adjustment – 5 members to be appointed Meets monthly, 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Heritage New Tecumseth Advisory Committee - 5 to be appointed Meets bi-monthly, 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee – 3 to be appointed Meets bi-monthly, 4th Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. New Tecumseth Improvement Society Board – 1 to be appointed Meets annually in the month of May New Tecumseth Public Library Board – 5 to be appointed Meets monthly, 2nd Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Alliston Memorial Arena Upgrades Task Force – 3 to be appointed Meets at the Call of the Chair – dates and times to be determined. Beeton Facility Planning Task Force - 5 to be appointed Meets at the Request of Council – dates and times to be determined. Applications are available at the Administration Centre in Alliston, Joint Operations Centre in Beeton, or can be downloaded from the Town website at www.newtecumseth.ca For further information regarding the above, please contact the undersigned. Cindy Maher, Clerk/Director of Administration Services 10 Wellington Street, Alliston, Ontario L9R 1A1 Tel: (705) 435-3900 Ext 1226 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.NEWTECUMSETH.CA need for blood donations and to bring awareness to the signs and symptoms of choriocarcinoma,” said Mélissa Cowl of The Dula Group. “Sarah’s last wish was for people to make the time to (give blood) as she received multiple transfusions during her week in the hospital before she died.” “From a fund raising perspective, we are hoping to ease the financial burden for this young family,” continued Cowl. “The practical side of this particular tragedy means loss of income and three children under three to support for many years to come. Most recently, Sarah’s husband was off work for three weeks while two of the children were in the hospital with a viral lung infection. In addition, since Sarah had her three children so close together she was not eligible for a second maternity leave as a teacher. She had also opted out of her insurance plan to bring the much needed cash flow back into the house upon returning to work earlier this year.” “The Doula Group, a collective of doulas in Simcoe County & York Region, serve women and their families of the area but as a Doula Trainer, I travel throughout Canada, the US and Europe which is how I met Sarah and her family. As a group, we decided to create this campaign #ForSarahsKids as a legacy to their mother that they can look back on. Sarah was a mother, daughter, teacher, doula, comedienne, sister and more. Her story touches us because she could have been any one of us.” For more information visit www.thedoulagroup.ca or www.facebook.com/thedoulagroup PhoTo By Wendy GaBreK neW TecumseTh fills vacancy WiTh neW dePuTy cao – The Town of New Tecumseth has filled a vacancy within its administration and is pleased to welcome its new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The Town welcomes Blaine Parkin to the position, effective January 26, 2015. The position has remained vacant since the former Deputy CAO, Brendan Holly took over the role of CAO in August, 2014. Parkin joins New Tecumseth after 10 years at the City of Barrie, most recently in the position of Director of Corporate Asset Management. In that position, he created a Corporate Asset Management Department, spearheading and developing the City’s successful and innovative approach to their Corporate Asset Management strategy and implementation. He also held the positions of Director of Strategic Services and Economic Development, Manager of Policy and Development and Policy and Program Engineer at the City of Barrie. “We are looking forward to having Mr. Parkin join our team and helping to move the Town’s administration forward,” said New Tecumseth CAO Brendan Holly. PhoTo By Wendy GaBreK noT so odd To suPPorT Jesse – Fundraising efforts for the Jesse Scime Fundraiser, ‘Have Wheels, Will Travel’ were kicked-off by the Oddfellows (Aurora Chapter) last week when representatives from the group presented Jesse with a cheque for $300 at Town Hall. The money will be put towards payments on a used wheelchair accessible van purchased by the Scime family in September, 2014. ‘Have Wheels, Will Travel’ is set to take place at the Muddy Water Tavern in Beeton on Saturday, February 28th from 1–5 p.m. Committee members Wendy Gabrek, Richard Norcross, Pat Jordan, Al Lord, Susan Iacoucci and Chris Ross are hard at work planning the event, made public on Facebook. Pictured, from left: Oddfellows Troy Shedlowich, Rick Milne and Joe Kraly with Jesse Scime in the Mayor’s office. 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Many residents attended, enjoying 75¢ hotdogs and hot chocolate and staying warm by the fire, after tobogganing the night away! Photo Submitted A helPing hAnd in helPing otherS – On December 23, 2014, The Kevin Lord Memorial Foundation presented a cheque for $1,500 to Matthews House Hospice. The Foundation raises money for various needed causes within and outside the community from their annual memorial golf tournament, which is held every year in May. The Lord family established the foundation in 2007 in memory of their son Kevin, who passed away in 2006 after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. Kevin’s father, Al Lord said, “In keeping with our motto, “A Helping Hand In Helping Others”, we have supported Matthews House Hospice for the last four years and are hoping to be able to continue to support such a wonderful and much needed organization in our community and we are making his year’s donation in special memory of two close friends, Merle Findlay and Paul (Pinky) Robinson.” Pictured above is Al Lord presenting cheque to committee members, Marv Chantler, Frank Taylor, Steve Aelick and Kelly Borg. by Wendy gAbrek The Rotary Club of Alliston hosted annual 12th Night Celebrations at Riverdale Park Friday night. The celebration, complete with 75¢ hotdogs and hot chocolate, was hosted by the Rotary Club of Alliston, the Alliston Firefighters’ Association and the Town of New Tecumseth. The night was cold, but residents took advantage of an opportunity for some postholiday socializing, coming out by the droves. The kids came too, carrying in their tobaggons to take on the Riverdale Park hills and then warm-up by the fire. Smoke from the fire travelled quite far, and parking was scarce, otherwise it was a good time for all who attended. Coffee Lovers of the Week! CAROLYN & ROBERT MILLSOP of Tottenham The TIMES – January 15, 2015 – Page 9 NEW TECUMSETH TIMES Alliston/Tottenham in GMHL battle BY BRIAN LOCKHART The Tottenham Steam took the short drive up to Alliston to take on the Coyotes for a game of in-town Greater Metro Hockey League action on Thursday, January 8. When it was over the Steam left with a 9–7 win. Tottenham took an early lead in the game notching two goals by the time the first period was five minutes old. Coyotes responded with their opening goal at 8:18 into the period. At the end of the first frame the Steam were leading 4–2, putting the pressure on the Coyotes. Alliston scored in the second period but the response from Tottenham was two more goals to end the frame to lead 6–3 going into the final 20 minutes of play. Both teams turned it into a scoring frenzy in the third period with the Coyotes scoring four to end the game but Tottenham notched three more to end the game at 9–5. The Steam continue to lead the League with 56 points and a 28–3 record after 31 games played. Right behind are the Toronto Attack with 56 points but they have played three more games than the Steam. The Coyotes continue to have a good season and are the middle of the pack in the South Division of the GMHL with a seventh place in the standings and a 15–16 record for the season. The Coyotes next game is tonight (Thur., Jan. 15) at the New Tecumseth Recreation Complex when they will host the Bradford Rattlers. The Steam will return to their home barn in Tottenham on Saturday, January 24, to host the Bradford Bulls. PHOTOS BY BRIAN LOCKHART The TNT Tornados Minor Atom AE team battle the Aurora Tigers at the New Tecusmeth Recreation Centre on Saturday, January 10. Hornets pull off third period rally over Caledon PHOTOS BY BRIAN LOCKHART The Alliston Hornets host the Caledon Golden Hawks at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre in Alliston on Saturday, January 9. The Hornets left with a 3–2 win after a third period rally that saw the Hornets score three goals to take the game. BY BRIAN LOCKHART The Alliston Hornets won their Friday night game against the Caledon Golden Hawks but waited until the third period to do it. After a first period that saw some chances but no goals, the Hornets were trailing 1–0 when the Caledon squad scored at 7:30 into the opening period. A scoreless second frame set the final 20 minutes up with a one goal Alliston deficit. The Golden Hawks went ahead by two when they notched a goal early in the frame putting the pressure on the Hornets to respond and get back into the game with 16 minutes left on the clock and they didn’t disappoint. Jamie Bennett got the first Alliston goal a minute and a-half later when there was a scramble in front of the Caledon net and he shot the puck to the top shelf to score. Alliston forward Steve Griggs got the tie when he found himself on a break away and placed the puck to an opening in the Caledon net from a head on position while on the attack. The Hornets got the win when Tanner Dockerty scored with 4:12 left on the clock in the third period. The final frame was not without some conflict when two players collided just inside the Caledon blue line dropping a Golden Hawks player to the ice in what the Caledon bench called a head shot but the referees declined to access a penalty despite a vocal protest from the Golden Hawks bench. The Hawks retaliated moments later after the next face-off when a Caledon player, with obvious intent, drilled an elbow to the head of an Alliston player up against the boards. Again no penalty was accessed. “We’ve been in a slump for the past couple of games. It’s been hard for us. The bounces just haven’t been coming our way,” Said Alliston forward of the game’s first period. “We just had to get the first goal out of the way.” The Hornets lost their last two outings taking a 5–2 loss to Orillia on January 3, and a 3–1 loss to Stayner on January 2. “I thought the second period we played pretty well,” Griggs said. “The bounces again weren’t coming our way. The coach came in and said ‘good period’ and to keep playing the way we are and we’ll pop one in, and sure enough we did. We keep the momentum going. After that second goal tied it up, momentum was on our side, we just kept pushing through to the end.” The Hornets don’t have a home game this coming weekend. They will be on the road in Penetang on Friday (Jan. 16) then off to Caledon on January 18. They will return to home ice on Friday, January 23, to host the Huntsville Otters. Game time is 7:30 p.m. A Good Opportunity to introduce your child to Dance Spring Mini Ballet Session Introductory Program For children 3-5 years old January 2015 12 – 1 hr. classes in Alliston & Tottenham $160.00 + HST Registration on Saturday, January 10th, 17th & 24th Alliston 10am - 12 noon 180 Parsons Rd., Unit 18 Tottenham 10am - 11am 18 Queen St., Second Floor R.A.D., C.D.T.A. For more info check our website or call. Adult Classes Available in Alliston 705-434-1501 www.nicolejacklindance.com Page 10 – January 15, 2015 – The TIMES Special needs grooming made great at Paw Starz PHOTO BY WENDY GABREK Lexie Davidson is the owner of ‘Paw Starz’ located inside The Pet Shop in the M&M’s plaza in Alliston. Lexie offers full grooming services and specializes in large breeds and dogs with disabilities. She is pictured here with Optimus Prime ‘Opi’ a 6-month old Labradoodle (a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle) who came in for a wash, brush and nail trim. BY WENDY GABREK Lexie Davidson knows what it’s like to be discriminated against and she’s not going to let it happen to her furry friends. Diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lexie has a unique perspective – a perspective she’s brought into her dog grooming business, which she calls ‘Paw Starz’. Paw Starz is located in the M&M’s Plaza in Alliston, inside The Pet Shop, owned by Sylvia Munroe, and specializes in grooming special needs dogs. “I wanted to open my own business grooming dogs because I have two dogs, Oreo and Willow, with severe hip dysplasia and we were getting turned away from regular grooming places,” Lexeie told The Times. A hairdresser of 7-years, Lexie already knew how to handle a brush, and loved dogs. The grooming part was an easy learn for the sensitive student. 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Jeremy Westover Associate Agent III EARLUG Alliston ON L9R 1T7 Bus: 705-435-6294 Fax: 705-435-9050 Toll Free: 1-877-870-1888 HOME • AUTO • LIFE • RRSPs • FARM • BUSINESS Road Watch plays role in keeping roads safe OPP disappointed by Festive RIDE results unintentionally victimizing themselves – teens share inappropriate photos online During the OPP Festive RIDE campaign from November 24, 2014 to January 2, 2015, OPP officers laid 593 impaired The Nottawasaga OPP has The OPP has been work- with practical steps to regain safe adult, and strategies for charges and issued 485 Warn Range suspensions. Sadly, one noticed a trend with youth ing diligently with others to control over the situation, managing harassment that person died in an impaired-related collision on December 20, and online photos that are create public education and helpful information on how may occur both online and 2014. sent or posted. 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(Example: transferred pital with minor injuries, and the commercial truck; 23-year old safety is a shared responsibility and by working together we from one device user to an- ing a web-based resource male driver of Alliston is charged with Careless Driving concan continue to make a difference” said OPP Deputy Com- other in rapid succession or for youth called Need Help trary to the Highway Traffic Act. missioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander, Traffic Safety to broader audiences than Now (www.NeedHelpNow. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad and Operational Support. originally intended without ca). 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Eodem modo typi, qui nunc nobis videntur parum clari, fiant sollemnes in futurum. blood’. sanold etLouis iustoCimicata odio dignissim qui euismod tincidunt ut laoreet The male driver, 60-year of Islington, was praesent luptatum dolore magna aliquam eratcharged and is scheduledblandit to appear in court on January 22,zz2015 volutpat. Ut wisi enim adin answer to his charge. ril delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. minim veniam, quis nostrud Nam liber tempor cum exerci tation ullamcorper susVISA MASTERCARD INTERAC soluta nobis eleifend option cipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex congue nihil imperdiet domea commodo consequat. Duis NEW TECUMSETH TAXI INC. Samson NT ing id quod mazim placerat autem vel eum iriure dolor in St.Morris John Ambulance 905 hendrerit in vulputate velit New Branch Manger facer possim assum. 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Corradini, D.V.M. 4 Mill Street East Tottenham 905-936-3131 VISA MC INTERAC hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros et accumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui blandit praesent luptatum zzril delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. Nam liber tempor cum soluta nobis eleifend option congue nihil im- Page 12 – January 15, 2015 – The TIMES Safe shoveling techniques With snow now here, chiropractors offer these simple tips to help reduce the risk of pain, strain and injury from improper shoveling techniques. “Snow shoveling, slips and falls are the top reasons for back and muscle pain in the winter,” says Dr. Brian Gushaty, a chiropractor. “Every winter, chiropractors see an increase in back injuries due to improper lifting when shoveling snow.” This isn’t surprising when you consider that one shovelful of snow can weigh three to five kilograms. Combine that weight with improper shoveling technique and it’s a recipe for pain and injury. “Back problems often surface during the weather, especially for individuals who are unaccustomed to regular strenuous physical activity,” says Dr. Gushaty. The following safety tips can help prevent back pain and injury this winter: • Warm up. Before beginning any snow removal or strenuous winter activity, warm up for five to 10 min- utes to get the joints moving and increase blood circulation. • Don’t let the snow pile up. Removing small amounts of snow on a frequent basis is less strenuous in the long run. • Pick the right shovel. Use a lightweight, push style shovel. If you use a metal shovel, spray it with a non stick spray so snow slides of easily. • Push, don’t throw. Push the snow to one side and avoid throwing it as much as possible. If you have to throw, avoid twisting and turning – position yourself to throw straight at the snow pile. • Bend your knees. Use your knees, leg and arm muscles to do the pushing and lifting while keeping your back straight. • Watch the ice. Course sand, ice salt, ice melt or even kitty litter can give your walk and driveway more traction, reducing the risk of a slip or fall. • Wear proper footwear. Shoes and boots with solid treads on the soles can help to minimize the risk of slips and falls. • Take a break. If you feel tired or short of breath, stop and take a rest. Stop shoveling immediately if you feel chest or back pain. Defeat winter with history PhOTO bY WEnDY GabREk ThERE’S nO bIz lIkE ‘SnOWbIz’ aT ERnEST CumbERlanD – On Wednesday, December 17th, Grade 8 students at Ernest Cumberland Elementary School in Alliston performed ‘SnowBiz’ for an appreciate audience. The musical production included the entire Grade 8 student body and was directed by teacher Joanne Garrett. Other teachers gave of their time to create sets, and provide audio/visual effects during the performance. Garrett was rewarded for all of her hard work at the end of the play with a bouquet of flowers, passed to her in thanks by principal Aileen Ross. The winter’s cold and isolation needn’t get you down; the Tecumseth & West Gwillimbury Historical Society’s warm and friendly meetings offer a welcome and interesting respite with adventures in local history each month. For example, January’s meeting is an annual delight, a show and tell event, where members share information about their prized possessions or personal stories. It is always amazing and delightful to hear and see what abounds in our area. Bring your prized possessions on Monday, January 19th and tell your stories to an eager audience. Perhaps you have old papers, family records or photos languishing in a drawer or box. Ellen Millar, assistant archivist for the Simcoe County Museum, will show you how to organize and preserve these items for posterity on Monday, February 16. And, on Monday March 16, a medical tonic awaits your attention when author and historian, Dorothy Duncan, discusses home remedies. Potions, powder, poultices and prayers – medical treatments from the early 19th century – will treat what ails you. With such interesting programmes in store, Winter will easily pass and our Spring programmes promise even more exciting experiences. Meetings are held at the Tec We Gwill Hall in Newton Robinson and begin at 7:30 p.m. ending with a social hour. If you would like more information, please phone June at 905 775-7144. NEW TECUMSETH SERVICE DIRECTORY Who does what in our community. 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Welding Supervisor Afternoon shift Production Supervisors Metal Forming Shipping Supervisor strong Computer skills Maintenance Mechanic Afternoon Shift MIG Welders - $15.35 Metal Fabricators Forklift Operators Mechanical Assemblers - $13.25/hr. General Labour..Outside..$15/hr. General Labour...Odd Days • Resumes only, no phone calls • Only qualified persons will be contacted [email protected] 905-951-6300 Tel/Fax 866-274-7231 Toll Free 510 DOMESTIC CLEANING MADE TO SHINE: Nobleton area cleaning lady. 10 years experience. Call 416-9399461 B52-05 701 COMING EVENTS “Our Business Is People” JAN WOODLANDS (2001) INC. lebelcambium.com located in Bolton, is now hiring: Machine Operators & General Labourers. Permanent / Full Time / Days, Benefits in 3 months. Fax resume: 905-951-8257 Attn: Stuart Robinson or email: [email protected] C03-06 JAN WOODLANDS (2001) INC. lebelcambium.com located in Bolton, is now hiring: Forklift Operators. Permanent / Full Time / Days. Benefits in 3 months. 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Email debbie@ sprucewoodleasing. com or fax 905-8330831 B03-04 HAIRDRESSER REQUIRED with license and experience. Full or part time available. Please email resume to: [email protected] B03-06 ADVERTISING LOCALLY WORKS! RICH HILL UNITED CHURCH Roast Beef Dinner, Saturday Jan. 31st. 10th Sideroad and 2nd Line. Adults $15, Children $6. 2 settings: 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm. For advance tickets only call 905-880-0026 B0305 707 BIRTHS Ken and Cathy Crane are thrilled to let everyone know we are grandparents! IVY ROSLYN weighing 7 lbs 7 oz arrived December 26 at 4:29 am 2014. Proud parents Randy and Katie, proud Nana and Papa Jim and Linda McNair, Great-grandmother Blanche Crane. B03 708 DEATHS 708 DEATHS CRAIB: Kenneth Lawrence Peacefully with family by his side at Matthews House Hospice Alliston, on Tuesday January 6, 2015. Ken Craib was in his 83rd year, beloved husband of the late Gladys Craib (nee: Price). Loving father of Charlie, Betty (Terry Nickason), Janet (John Sandy) and Don (Linda). Dearly loved Papa of James, Emily, Melissa (Chris), Joseph, Kyle, and great Grand-Papa of Abigail. Forever in the hearts of Alice (Marino Gianiselli), and all his extended family and friends. Rested at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-9363477 on Friday January 9, 2015 from 11 am until time of the service in the chapel at 1 pm. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Matthews House Hospice (6028 Hwy 89, Box 10060, Alliston ON L9R 0B7), or The Living City Foundation Toronto http://www.thelivingcity.org/ways-to-give) would be appreciated by the family. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because I happened.” www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com B03 GRAHAM: Karl Stanley At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Friday January 9th, 2015. Karl Graham, in his 86th year, beloved husband of the late Sandra (Snyder). Loving father of Lynn and her husband Al Simpson and Kymm and her husband David Leslie. Remembered with love by his grandchildren Jeffrey, Christopher, Tyler, and his great-grandchildren Madelaine, Liam, and Connell. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Karl’s life will be held in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 329, 25 Richmond Street, East, Tottenham on Sunday January 18th, 2015 from 1:00-4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Karl’s memory to the Tottenham Food Bank or the Tottenham Legion, Branch 329, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-9363477. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com B03 Remember your loved ones in a special way... IN MEMORIAMS $30 + HST MONTGOMERY: Rhoda Jean (nee Austin) December 21, 1931 January 4, 2015. Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas, Ontario on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Douglas (Doug) Montgomery. Mother of Ronald (Nellie) and Garry (Rose) Thomson and loving grandmother of Bradley (Adrianne), Laura and Tracy and great grandmother of Ryan and Kendra. Rhoda was the daughter of the late Alvin and Mary (Potter) Austin. She was a long time member of Fraser Presbyterian Church; honorary life member and Past President of the W.M.S.: life member and Past President of Tottenham Women’s Institute; 50 year member of Five Star Chapter No. 269, Eastern Star, Alliston. Cremation has taken place. Remains will be interred in Stockdale Cemetery (near Frankford). The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-9363477 on Saturday January 17, 2015 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rhoda’s memory to Fraser Presbyterian Church, 70 Queen Street, South, Box 495, Tottenham, Ontario, L0G 1W0 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com B02-03 SMITH: Carole Anne R.N. Graduated from Women’s College Hospital, School of Nursing, Toronto, 1960. Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Saturday, January 10, 2015, Carole Anne Ball, beloved wife of Jeff Smith, Schomberg, formerly of Maple. Loving mother of Timothy and Jennifer Smith, Todd Smith and Marlene McEachern, Matthew and Marlene Smith. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and Sara, Madison, Luke and Kyle. Dear sister of James, Joan (deceased) and Bradley. The family received their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) for a memorial visitation on Wednesday evening 7-9 o’clock and Thursday afternoon, January 15 from 2 o’clock until time of memorial service in the chapel at 3 o’clock. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, 581 Davis Drive, Suite 102, Newmarket L3Y 2P6. C03 Page 14 – January 15, 2015 – The TIMES 710 CARDS OF THANKS ON BEHALF OF of the entire Craib family, we wish to extend our sincerest appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the exceptional caregivers at Matthews House Hospice. We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience, firsthand, their kindness in caring for Dad and our family - a memory we will forever treasure. Thank you to both Rod and Scott of Rod Abrams Funeral Home for their attentiveness in our time of sorrow and to all those that expressed their comforting words and prayers. B03 THE FAMILY OF the late JEAN WILSON wish to extend our sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for your support, visits, comforting words, cards, floral tributes and memorial donations received during our recent loss. We extend a special thanks to Dr. Maag and the staff at Highland Health Network in Orangeville for helping us through this difficult time. We couldn’t have kept Mom at home without your help. We appreciate the professional, gentle and kind care received from the Doctors and Nurses at the Stronach Cancer Centre, the CCAC Registered Nurses and Personal Care People. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to all at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Reverend Patti Rogers for the Tottenham United Church and the ladies of Palgrave United Church. Linda, Helmut Horas and family, Sue Wilson and family. C03 THE FAMILY OF the late TREVOR GRAHAM would like to sincerely thank the people of the community for the calls, cards, and visits of support at this difficult time. A special thanks to the staff of Riverwood Retirement Home, Stephenson Memorial Hospital, Rod Abrams Funeral Home, and the Schomberg UCW ladies. Also thanks to Brian Nicholson, Minister of Schomberg United Church. 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Lougheed, a former police officer and family farm manager, was elected chair of the board at the NVCA’s 55th Annual General Meeting on January 9, 2015. “I look forward to serving residents of the Nottawasaga Valley watershed as chair for the NVCA board of directors,” said Lougheed. “In 2015, the board will look to continue to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization, while still ensuring that we meet our important obligations as mandated under the Conservation Authorities Act.” Nina Bifolchi, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Wasaga Beach, who has served as chair for the past two years, elected not to run again. Bifolchi will continue to sit on the board, serving as past chair. “I am proud of this board’s accomplishments. I’ve enjoyed working with this board and staff and look forward to serving as past chair,” said Bifolchi. “As we enter a new year with many new faces around the table, I hope that together we will continue to grow and develop the NVCA as a ‘respected, trusted and valued’ leader in watershed management.” Gail Ardiel, Deputy Mayor for the Town of The Blue Mountains was acclaimed as vice chair, a position she held in 2014. Fifteen new members appointed by their municipalities joined the board at the meeting. A total of 27 members sit on the NVCA board from 18 municipalities in the counties of Simcoe, Dufferin and Grey. The board governs the authority, a public agency dedicated to protecting, enhancing and restoring the Nottawasaga Valley watershed to support a healthy environment, communities and lifestyles. Visit www.nvca.on.ca for more information. Treasurer needed Procyon Wildlife is recruiting for a Treasurer to join their Board of Directors. Procyon (pronounced Pro-see-on) is a registered charity focused on rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing orphaned and injured wildlife. As well as working with wildlife, Procyon is developing an education program to take to surrounding schools as well as an onsite program for the general public. Every year Procyon admits and cares for hundreds of animals and answers thousands of phone calls. With close to 100 volunteers this is a very active charity relying solely on donations and fundraising to operate. If you have an accounting designation with experience generating financial statements and would like to contribute in a key position, please contact Debra Spilar at [email protected] Tech addiction spreads far beyond youth and video games says counsellor By BroCk Weir If you like to stay connected via social media or like to unwind with a video game or two, there is no harm in that, unless, of course, there is. If there are consequences in your everyday life due to a “need” for being constantly connected, however, there could be a problem. Technology addiction is an issue which has become increasingly recognized and accepted in years, according to addiction counsellor Brian Irving, who is spearheading the new Technology Dependency Support Group, which began on Thursday, December 6, and ran for four Thursdays facilitated by Aurora’s Eating Disorders of York Region’s Riverwalk Wellness Centres. Mr. Irving, who is laying the groundwork to starting a similar support group in the Innisfil area in the near future, says people tend to see technology addiction as a typical teen spending hours on end playing shoot ‘ep up video games, or whiling away their lives on Facebook or Twitter. Recent studies, however, indicate this is far from the reality of the situation. “Addiction to technology is the sort of stuff that is relatively new in being recognized,” says Mr. Irving. “When we look at addictions, we’re often looking at substance use, gambling, and that sort of thing, but the idea now is to be able to provide service for this growing area of concern, not only for young people but adults too. “There is a big misconception that it is always related to video games Network DRIVERS WANTED Owner Operators Required Requirements 2009 must be trucks or newer We will inspect older equipment Clean driver’s abstract/CVOR/FAST Card Minimum 2 years cross border exp. Cross Border Company Drivers Required Clean driver’s abstract/CVOR Criminal Record Search Minimum 2 years cross border exp. Must complete pre-employment drug test APPLY TO: [email protected] OR CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-877-588-0057 ext. 4612 for more details on each position. 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These days in our society we have to be connected with email, and other programs and it is hard to pull that away. In addiction we also have to look at how to manage that addiction and not just abstain [as opposed to addressing] substance abuse.” In working with people with technology addiction, Mr. Irving says it is often an even split of people who recognize there is a problem with their own behaviour versus others recognizing the problem in their friends and family members. Education, particularly for family members, is essential in learning what is normal and what is not. Just because you’re on Facebook regularly doesn’t mean you are necessarily addicted, he adds, but if there are negative consequences in the world around you because of it, you need to start looking at how it is playing into your life. Earlier this year, provincial statistics indicated that 78 people were killed on Ontario highways due to distracted driving, while 57 deaths were connected with impaired driving. That, he says, is a particularly telling statistic showing how pervasive IT addiction can be. “We get sucked into a false connection, these false relationships, these abstract ways of dealing with relationships and a lot of times it is dealing with getting people back in touch with real, interpersonal relationships,” says Mr. Irving of how to approach IT addiction versus simply turning off. “It is also getting them back in touch with themselves, in touch with their emotions, what they are going through, and looking at things like anxiety. If people have an underlying anxiety or depression issue, the tendency is to isolate and pull away. Things like video games and social media are a great way to stay somewhat connected, but not really. “I have had many young fellas that spend 12 – 15 hours a day playing online video games and though some work and time we are able to cut that back. 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Coming to New Tecumseth in April is the Waterloo Regional Police Male Chorus. This is a group that is in high demand and has earned a reputation for quality performances and top notch entertainment. This 56 member group formed in 1973 has performed throughout Canada, the United States, Britain and Europe. They perform an average of 25 events per year. The music they perform includes traditional spiritual, operatic, hymns and sacred music to Canadian folk songs, pop standards and more. The chorus is made up of all volunteers and is a nonprofit organization. It has received letters of commendation from Queen Elizabeth and former President Ronald Regan for concerts and fundraising in their respective countries. They perform regularly on Parliament Hill for the annual National Police Memorial Service and the annual Ontario Police Memorial Dedication Service at Queens Park in Toronto. Where and when can you hear this fabulous chorus? The chorus will be performing at the Tottenham Community Centre on Saturday, April 18, 2015. The concert is starts at 7 p.m. and is hosted by the Beeton Trinity United Church. Tickets are $15 and are now on sale and would make great Christmas stocking stuffers. Tickets are available by calling 905 729-0987 or at Hava Java Coffee Shop in Beeton and Nescenti’s in Tottenham. The evening will also include a silent auction and bidding will start at 6 p.m. on items donated by local businesses. Alzheimer support group meeting The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County will host a support group meeting on Monday, January 19, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s United Church, The Dermott Room – 56 Victoria Street East, Alliston. The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County’s support groups connect family and friends caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, to education and coping strategies in a safe place, while sharing challenges and successes. For further information call Heidi Haupt 705 722-l066. Progressive Conservatives shot themselves in the foot: now they’re out of feet, says leadership hopeful By Brock Weir Say for the sake of argument you were a candidate looking to win a Provincial election for your riding and the powers-that-be said it would be a great idea to campaign on firing 100,000 people, chances are you might say that is a really, really bad idea. At least, that’s what North Bay MPP Vic Fedeli is banking on in his bid to be the next leader of the Progressive Conservative party. Mr. Fedeli brought his message to Newmarket-Aurora Progressive Conservatives at a meet and greet held at Aw, Shucks!in late November. Attended by former MPPs and at least one candidate who faced that very real challenge bearing that message to local homes in the spring election, Mr. Fedeli said enough is enough. “We suffered a terrible loss on June 12,” he said. “This is the fourth time we have lost in a row and I have to be blunt: I am tired of losing. Jim Wilson, our interim leader, has said it so many times and says it best. We shot ourselves in the foot, quite frankly, and we are out of feet.” Over the last election, Mr. Fedeli says he would struggle as he went door to door touting what ultimately came to be known as the “Million Jobs Plan.” Handily winning in 2011, it was an uphill climb this time around “because of the stupidity.” There was a sense in his community, he says, of longtime friends and supporters being “ashamed” to have his party signs on their lawns for any number of reasons, including if their neighbours happened to be, for example, teachers or OPP employees. “The first thing we need to do is restore pride in the party,” he said. “We need to reach out to members, tell members you are important, that your opinions matter and we value you.” Mr. Fedeli is running on a multi-plank platform called “Ontario First.” A key component of this platform, he said, are constitutional amendments which would transform the party in a number of ways, including bolstering confidence in the party leader. Party leaders should be reviewed at every opportunity to ensure the party as a whole is still behind their vision. Party members should also be empowered to review and ratify party platforms before they are unleashed on the electorate. “If we came to you in March and said just prior, ‘Here is our campaign plan. We think it is going to work if we fire 100,000 people,’ how many of you would have ratified that?” he asked. “There is not one hand here. There is nobody here who would have ratified platforms such as that.” Describing himself as a “lifelong entrepreneur” who first put that vision into action opening his first business at the age of 16, he charted his rise through the advertising industry, helming a company once named 34th in the Top 50 Companies to Work For In Canada in 1989. There was “hope” in the province at that time, cheap energy to go around, low taxes, and many incentives to go into business. Governments provided a hand by getting out of the way and cutting red tape, he added, something which he argued has not been a recent trend. Eventually he turned his hand to running non-profits, eventually refocusing on politics where he served as Mayor of North Bay, by selling stagnating land in the Town’s portfolio for peanuts to incoming business and industry and reaping the rewards of taxes and employment. “I am not saying you run the province like a business, because business is for profit, but you can run the province in a business-like way,” he say. “You just need to develop a plan.” That plan, he added, does not include Kathleen Wynne’s vision, he said, arguing a province cannot be run on a budget that accounts for spending $12.5 billion more than it is taking in. Questions from the floor raised from party faithful included how to make better inroads into the 416, revitalizing Ontario’s mining industry by allowing further prospecting and industry to “ignite” Ontario’s “Ring of Fire” deposits near James Bay, and reversing what was described as the non-profit sector being “terrified” at the prospect of a PC Government. “[In Ontario First] we should aspire to be first in everything we do: the first in health care, the first in education, the first in entrepreneurship, the first in youth employment,” said Mr. Fedeli. “The real message is the tone we deliver. We can be bold without being mean. Right now, what we are is mean to everyone. It is no wonder they think of us as slash and burn, but over the next four years the $12.5 billion deficit by Kathleen Wynne…she is going to take our province and she is going to be the one who is feared.”
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