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Chair of PROPEL Committee Richard Simpson (holding sign), with Minister Peter Van Loan (to his left), and to his right, Barrie MP Patrick Brown and Environment Minister John Baird, with members of Committee. In background, Lake Simcoe.

More funds for clean-up of Lake Simcoe Last year, the Federal government announced a $12 million commitment over 2 years, to clean up Lake Simcoe. Critics immediately suggested that the funding – part of a $93 million action plan to improve water quality in Canada – was inadequate to deal with the problems facing the lake. Lake Simcoe, often called “the 6th Great Lake”, is located in a watershed that is rapidly becoming urbanized, and inputs of pollutants, especially phosphorus, are contributing to weed growth, algal blooms, and the death of the coldwater fishery. On February 15, Federal Environment Minister John Baird returned to the shores of Lake Simcoe to announce a further $18 million in funding – bringing the total over 5 years to $30 million for the “Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund”. Minister Baird, speaking at Barrie’s Southshore Community Centre, credited Simcoe-York MP and Government House Leader Peter Van Loan with focusing attention on the lake. “Increasingly, he’s the Minister responsible

for Lake Simcoe.” Baird noted that Lake Simcoe looks vibrant and healthy. “Closer inspection, unfortunately, tells us something different.” Excessive phosphorus levels have led to excessive growth of weeds and algae; when the plants die, they sink to the bottom of the lake where decomposition depletes the

dissolved oxygen in the water, affecting the ability of fish to survive. The Environment Minister linked the funding for Lake Simcoe to an announcement made by the federal government the previous day, restricting the levels of Phosphates in laundry and dishwasher detergents – a

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is holding a public Open House, to discuss the future of Scanlon Creek Conservation Area on Sunday, February 24th, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Scanlon Creek Nature Centre, off the

9th Line BWG. Participants will be treated to a guided hike through the property, a bonfire with hot drinks and snacks, an opportunity to try snowshoeing – and a group discussion on the challenges and opportunities for the future, for Scanlon Creek. Call 905-895-1281 or www.lsrca.on.ca for details

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Scanlon Creek Open House

Learn more about Drinking Source Water protection legislation, and how to protect your drinking water from contamination, at a Community Meeting, Wednesday, March 5th, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bradford Public Library, 100 Holland Court. Free, and light refreshments will be provided, but please RSVP to 905-895-1281, ext. 244.

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Presenting the 2008 BWG property tax rate On February 19th, Treasurer Susan Turnbull presented the proposed 2008 Bradford West Gwillimbury Municipal Tax Rates, in a statutory Public Meeting. Turnbull pointed out that although there have been complaints regarding high property taxes in BWG, the net municipal levy per $100,000 assessment is $740 - one of the lowest in the area. Only Milton and Caledon were lower. “I think it looks pretty good on us,” she said. She pointed out that only 39.9% of the property tax actually goes into municipal coffers – to pay for everything from recreation and facilities, to fire-fighting, administration, planning, snow clearance, libraries, roads and other municipal services. Of the remaining 60%, 21% goes to Education, 21.9% to the County of Simcoe (including a $10 increase to the costs of waste collection), and 17.1% to the South Simcoe

Police. The budget, as recommended for approval, includes a 4.35% overall tax increase – or an extra $153 for the average home, assessed at $275,000. Last year, an average home paid $3,516.41 in property taxes. This year’s bill: $3,669.49. Of that, $1,376.85 is the municipal portion. “For $3.77 a day, you get the snow removal, the parks… all the things you do,” said Turnbull. And for those

who gripe about the cost of garbage collection, she pointed out that even with the increase, it will cost only $3.71 per week for the curbside collection of 2 bags of trash, the Blue Box recycling program, and starting this September, the Green bin collection of organic waste. The Treasurer noted that the increase in municipal taxes is more than offset by tax relief in the Federal

Water and wastewater infrastructure are expensive – and new provincial legislation puts the burden of payment directly on the user. New laws require municipalities to not only meet high (and expensive) drinking water standards, but to build reserves to pay for repairs and replacement of the system. Treasurer Susan Turnbull told a public meeting on February 19th that

expenditures on the water system are up by $1.193 million (22%), and on wastewater, up by $630,000 (24%). Luckily for the ratepayer, the expected addition of 500 new homes and occupancies in 2008 will offset the bulk of that increase – keeping it to a manageable 2.5%. The big costs this year will be the completion of the Lakeshore Water

...and Water/Wastewater ratessee page 2

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Mayor White taking Dip at Innisfil Winterfest Innisfil hosts Winterfest this weekend – and BWG Mayor Doug White will be there on Sunday, February 24th at 1:30 p.m., to take part in one of the chilliest, iciest polar bear dips in Ontario. The Winterfest Dip takes place in Innisfil Beach Park, at the end of Innisfil Beach Road, and involves a plunge into the frigid waters of Lake Simcoe, through a hole cut in the ice. Honouring a commitment made at Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Winterfest, after raising $2,200 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Mayor White said, “A couple minutes in freezing water is a small price to pay to raise funds for such a great cause… It’ll be a blast!” Weather permitting, there

may also be skydivers just before the Polar Bear Dip, to mark the occasion. For more information – and to join in the plunge – contact

Innisfil’s Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope, at 705-436-5388. Other events include, on

The Friends of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library have organized a special Sesquicentennial event: A Quilt Show, featuring 100 Years of Bradford West Gwillimbury Quilts (the oldest quilt dates from the 1880s!).

The Show takes place in the Bradford Library’s Compton Room, 100 Holland Court, 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 29th, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 1st. There will be a silent auction, on a donated quilted wall-hanging.

100 Years of BWG Quiltssee page 13

On Thursday, February 28th and Friday, February 29th, at 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Players present The Diary of Anne Frank. Performances take place at Holy Trinity High School, 100 Melbourne

Drive in Bradford. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and Seniors. For more information, see www.smcdsb.on.ca/drama_site/information.htm or call 905-775-4841.

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Planning for the Energy Crunch... Ontario Power Authority focuses on high growth areas With major growth planned northern York Region and Bradford West Gwillimbury, the stability and capacity of the electricity supply has come into question. Shawn Cronkwright, Manager of Technical Services in the Electricity Resources Division of Ontario Power Authority noted that growth in the area is 3 times the provincial average, and the

single Armitage transformer and distribution line have “inadequate” capacity. There is also inadequate capacity on the single transmission system supply, and a “lack of supply diversity.” The problem isn’t unique to Ontario, which is why OPA undertook a 20 year Integrated Power System Plan, to look at needs vs. supply over the next 20 years, “and Northern York Region is an important part

of that,” Cronkwright said. The planned Holland Junction Transformer in King Twp. will help meet demand in “Northern York Region” – which includes Whitchurch-Stouffville, Aurora, Newmarket, and parts of King Twp., East Gwillimbury, and Bradford West Gwillimbury – and conservation is helping to manage part of the energy crunch. The province set a conservation target of 27 MW conservation by 2010; so far, consumers and companies have cut 17 MW with expectations of another 11 MW reduction in 2008-9. “Every megawatt we

conserve is a megawatt we don’t have to generate,” Cronkwright told BWG Councillors in a presentation on February 19th – although OPA is also looking at new power generation, in a mix that includes new nuclear, and clean alternatives to coal. In this area, that includes a new Natural Gas-fired facility, to be built by 2011. A request for qualification has been issued to interested companies, with a shortlist expected by the end of March. Those pre-qualified companies will then be asked for a Request for Proposals in April, with the winning proposal chosen by

the end of this year. Cronkwright pointed out that although OPA will choose the winning bid, it has no input on the chosen site, environmental performance (regulated by the Ministry of the Environment), or operation of the facility (which is under the mandate of the Independent Electricity System Operator). Councillors questioned whether the Plan took into consideration Bradford West Gwillimbury’s planned explosive growth, over the next 4 years. They were assured that the figures used came not from the province, but from Barrie Hydro,

which distributes electricity to the Bradford Urban area. And asked about alternative energy, including wind and solar power, Cronkwright advised that a Standard Offer is in place, for small municipal, farm or corporate projects – which could include co-generation at the West Gwillimbury Landfill site – to supply the grid. Councillor Del Crake wasn’t convinced that the timeline matches the growth in demand in BWG, asking if the new transformer would be ready in time, and adequate to provide the supply needed. “Otherwise, we won’t be able to cook a piece of toast.”

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Presenting - and defending - the 2008 Property Tax rate...budget, Tax Fairness Plan, and 2007 Federal Economic Statement. “It’s well within the savings that other levels of government will provide,” Turnbull said. “The federal government has put less and less money into municipal infrastructure. We’re taking a slice of that (tax relief).” The municipal budget includes a number of enhancements, as well as increases beyond the Town’s control – such as a Pay Equity Review; increases in the cost of utilities and fuel; salary band increases, benefits. Council has also set aside

an additional $200,000 for a new Multi-Use Recreation Facility (bringing the 2008 contribution to Reserves to $400,000 for a MURF), $150,000 for a skatepark, and several new positions to enhance services in purchasing, Facilities & Parks, and the Library. The Town is looking at capital projects totalling $14.67 million in 2008 – including the addition to the Court House now underway, Town signage, $578,000 to fleet purchases, $633,306 for bridges, and over $11.3 million for road construction. Of that, only $1.04 million will be

recovered through the tax levy; the remainder will come from reserves ($1.06 million), Development Charges ($5.94 million) “external sources” ( e.g. gifts and donations) totalling $1.01 million, and long term debt, at $5.6 million. The overall debenture load – including planned roadwork, including the 6th Line Widening, Phase 2 of Holland St. West, and widening Melbourne Dr., will come to $23,279,300 in 2008 – with annual carrying costs of $1.96 million per year, the bulk of which will be paid from Development Charges, and

still well within the Town’s borrowing cap. There were no questions from the public at the meeting. The proposed budget will come to Committee of the Whole on March 4th, and to Council on March 11th, for approval. The By-law approving the tax levy will wait until Simcoe County has announced its tax policy, on how its levy will be apportioned among tax classes (which could have an impact on residential ratepayers), with the planned approval on May 20th, and final tax bills going out in June.

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... and BWG water/wastewater rates in 2008Treatment Plant Expansion in Innisfil which supplies Bradford with water via the water pipeline; the switch-over from chlorination of water to a process called “chloramination” – more effective, with less noticeable odor, but more expensive; and painting the Appi Sikkema Water Tower. Total cost is $4.134 million, to come largely from reserves and Development Charges; the impact on the water rates is only $70,100. As a result, the proposed 2008 increase in water and wastewater rates will be held to $20.52 for the year, or $1.71 per month – an additional 95 cents per month for clean, potable water; and 76 cents per month to treat wastewater in an effective and environmentally-sensitive way. The water base rate – the amount customers pay to bring water to the taps “whether you turn the tap

on or not” is going up, from $13.34 per month, to $17.79 per month, for residential users – but the volumetric rate (per cu. m. use) is going down. Turnbull explained that the proposed rate structure reflects the impact of successful water conservation in the municipality, which is reducing water usage, and revenues. And, she suggested,

the future looks good for water rates. Bradford West Gwillimbury is “over the growth hump” - the water and wastewater infrastructure is largely built, and new residents will be added at an accelerating rate to 2011 (506 building permits in 2008; 865 in 2009; 1,319 in 2010, and 1,428 permits in 2011), reducing future increases to 1.1% to 1.2%.

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The Everton Bridge replacement contract was awarded in Innisfil Council on February 20, to low bidder Alexman Contracting Inc., in the amount of $1,467,911 plus GST. With additional costs, the project is $286,411 over-budget. The Town of Innisfil received a grant of $319,133 from COMRIF, the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, based on an early estimate, before engineering work was

completed. COMRIF has indicated that there will be no additional grant monies; the extra funds will come from the Town's Alternative Revenue Source Reserve Fund (from the Slots at Georgian Downs). Construction is expected to begin almost immediately, and Everton Dr. in Gilford will be closed from March 1st to November 30, 2008. “That bridge is in pretty rough shape. This has to go ahead,” said Deputy Mayor Gord Wauchope. Mayor Brian Jackson acknowledged that the road closure will inconvenience some residents of Gilford, but promised, “We’ll try to mitigate it as best as we can… The time period on this one has shortened up a little bit.” The Town must complete the project by March 2009, to be eligible for COMRIF.30 DISSETTE ST. BRADFORD • 775-6355

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PSYCHICEXPOFeb. 16 to 23 is officially Scouting & Guiding Week in Bradford West Gwillimbury, as proclaimed by Mayor Doug

White (centre). The Scouting flags were raised at the Courthouse on February 17th - marking the 100th Anniversary of Scouting in Canada. There will be a Scouting Parade at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Working on a compromise for Bearsfield's Site Alterations Before Bradford West Gwillimbury Council adopted a recommendation to receive a report on the Site Alteration By-law, they heard from resident Doug Vanderveer in Open Forum on Feb. 19th. At issue is the request for a permit to place topsoil from Southfield Heights Phase 4 subdivision in berms around the perimeter of a piece of agriculturally-zoned land held by Bearsfield Developments Inc. south of the 6th Line - outside of the urban area. Vanderveer raised concerns over loss of prime agricultural land, interference with drainage and maintenance of the berms in a previous meeting – and on the 19th, asked if the issues had been resolved. He also called for a review and amendment of the Site Alteration By-law, to not only take into

consideration the Town’s Official Plan, which protects Agriculturally-designated lands, but to fill “the gap that allows site plan alteration without notification of neighbours.” “The issues that are in front of us have to do with growth in our community,” said Councillor John McCallum, later in the meeting. “The problem is that the By-law is in conflict with our Official Plan… This is Class 1 agricultural land, and I want to protect that.” McCallum pointed out that the By-law was “written in different times” – when it was a simple matter to expand the urban area boundaries, before the Provincial “Places to Grow” restrictions – and should be re-visited. Mayor Doug White agreed and indicated that a report would be prepared on a new

By-law. “I think it’s clear it’s going to be coming back to us.” Town manager Jay Currier said that both Director of Planning Geoff McKnight and head of Public Works Paul Feehely met with B e a r s f i e l d / M o d - A i r e Homes Ltd., to discuss alternatives to the berming plan first presented. The result was an agreement to divert some of the fill to a Town location – “The Town does have a use for some of it, albeit small,” Currier said – and to reconfigure the berms, to minimize loss of agricultural land. Councillor Ron Simpson suggested piling all of the dirt in a 5 metre high pile in the northeast corner of the property, “instead of putting the berms all around, to affect the neighbours.” He also urged the Town to ensure that the dirt isn’t piled on lands that the

Town could be taking for future road widening on 10 Sideroad or the 5th Line. “We don’t want to have to move those piles of topsoil at our expense.” Mayor White identified a positive: “We have a by-law that’s at least in place, so we can have this discussion.” Before the By-law, developers did as they pleased, White said, promising, “Whatever compromises can be reached will be reached.” Council voted to receive the report and allow the permit to be issued; Councillor McCallum voted against.

IRC behind schedule... but under budget The new Innisfil Recreation Centre is behind schedule – but under budget, as about 60% of the budgeted contingency funds remain untouched. Originally, plans called for an admittedly “aggressive” construction schedule – but weather-related problems and labour disputes resulted in delays. Rink B, with its 1,000 seats, was originally scheduled to open in September 2007; it passed final inspection at the end of November. The smaller Rink A didn’t open until February. Construction crews are still working on completion of the lobby and entrance, and Phase 2 – the “warm” side of the complex, including the aquatic and fitness centres that will be operated by the YMCA. Also still to be completed this summer: the playing fields. To continue to oversee construction, Innisfil Council approved an extension of the contract of MHPM Project Managers for a further 7

month period, from January 1, 2008, to July 31, 2008, for the fee of $52,500 plus GST. The monies will be paid out at the rate of $7,500 per month, to come from the $1.52 million Contingency fund. A report recommended the extension, since Town staff “do not have the resources or expertise to continue in place of project managers at MHPM.” Retaining the company will ensure the project is completed in such a fashion as to meet the “functional, financial, and quality expectations of the staff, public, YMCA and Council” - including LEED environmental certification.

As for Innisfil’s new Administration Building, the Town received occupancy approval earlier this month and will transfer departments and staff on February 29th, when the old building at 2147 Innisfil Beach Rd. will be closed. The new building opens for business on March 4th; the first meeting in the new Council Chamber is scheduled for March 12th. On February 28th, the Parks & Recreation Office at the Churchill Community Centre will close and staff will also relocate to the New Admin. Building at 2101 Innisfil Beach Rd. At that time, to reach Parks & Rec. call 705-436-3710.

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Get Bowling for Kids' Sakes It’s almost time for “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” – the major fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of York. The organization provides mentoring for “Little Brothers” and “Little Sisters” in father or mother-absent homes, in school or through partnering with Big Brother or Big Sister adult volunteers. Bradford’s Community Day takes place at Bradford

Bowl, located behind Fabricland on Holland St. W., 1 to 5 p.m. on March 2. There is still time to sign up family members, co-workers or friends, and organize a team. Teams should have at least 5 or 6 members, each of whom is asked to raise a minimum of $80 in pledges. For more information, call Big Brothers Big Sisters of York at 905-895-0289.


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So Whaddaya Think... about the future of French in CanadaBy Jonathan Scott College Glendon is a flowing network of buildings embedded among mature trees, with the Don River running through the campus. It has the charm of an old-fashioned estate – its long networks of roads, its manor, library and dorms growing out of the forest itself. I get here by taxi, following a brief meeting at the Toronto City Hall. It’s becoming dark, a light misty snow-rain falling through the trees. The manor is up ahead: A stately picturesque focal point, its great plant urns filled with snow. A woman asks me, “Etes-vous ambassadeur?” English is gone; this conference isn’t about mastery of English. I’m an ambassador for la francophonie canadienne, a representative of French-speaking youth in Canada at Glendon College for the “French for the Future” National Youth Ambassador Forum. I’m ushered into the ballroom, blue-and-white Roccoco wallpaper and elegant hardwood floors. A group of kids my age awkwardly do the obligatory shy introductions. Some are from the Yukon and are dead with jetlag. Others are from the Maritimes, and still others from Calgary, speaking surprisingly well-accented French. We are seated in two rows facing a series of windows overlooking the Don River Valley. We’re told he won’t be a moment – he’s just finishing an interview with Radio Canada. He enters without ceremony, and proceeds with a chair to the front of the room, plopping down in front of the great bay windows. He is the main attraction for the day, the founder of this program, the man who had the vision, some 11 years ago. He apologizes if he seems absent-minded: the throes of finishing a book are nagging at his thoughts. We forgive his academic distractions, for his is, after,

His Excellency John Ralston Saul, a Canadian academic icon and vice-regal spouse. His French is slow at first, careful in its word selection. He betrays an anglo accent. But his message is clear: knowledge of French is power. It opens doors: communication, sophistication, perspective. Yet why, he asks, is French under-valued? Why do students speak under force in a classroom, then walk out and resort back to English once again the school corridors.? He throws the question at us, the representatives of la francophonie canadienne, youth from across the country from Charlottetown to Whitehorse, all francophone, francophile and bilingual, students of the French language. We offer ideas. It’s the dominance of American English culture, the ease of speaking one standard and recognized language, we suggest. He sympathizes but challenges the responses, suggesting that they may be more excuses than verifiable reasons. Throughout the conference, we discuss the challenges of French in Canada – the small pockets of strong francophone communities in Quebec, Acadie and Ontario, the difficulties

in becoming bilingual in anglophone communities, and the dispersion of the community itself, its lack of cohesiveness. We know what the nay-sayers have to say: That Canada will never be truly bilingual. Linguistic duality is too difficult, a waste of time. Why should we force children to learn in another language? The underpinning of bigotry bleeds through. Why should we, the majority, accommodate the minority, those who want to tear apart our country? Linguistic duality is difficult, but so is Canada itself. Two weekends ago, the weather was freezing, wet, icy and horrible – and yet it was still beautiful. Branches swayed, the Don River was flowing, and the air was clear. Canada isn’t an easy country. But we’re a tough people. We were each asked to present to a gathering of French-speaking dignitaries on the final evening. A franco-albertienne and an acadienne spoke about the challenges in their communities, especially the stigma of being labelled as French Separatists – though they were neither Quebecois nor anything less than fierce Canadian patriots. I followed, starting slowly, choosing my words

carefully, in French: “When we were asked to prepare our discussion on this dossier, I remarked that the subject was too negative. I don’t want to be negative, because we shouldn’t be negative. Focusing solely on the problems is a mistake. We have more to see that works well. We should only look to the problems… as a way to get better, to find solutions. “We often talk about whether we can truly say ‘Vive le Canada.’ I think we can. We can be proud because the world sees us as a bilingual country, as an example. We need to try to see ourselves in a positive light... We need to believe in what we have done right. Then we can continue to say “Vive le Canada” as we try to make things better, as we become more bilingual, and a stronger country.” As the conference ended, its message was clear. We are a great country. Our greatness is in our embracing, our conquering, our mastery of challenges. Bilingualism is a blessing. Our group of ambassadors, teens from across the country, got to know each other, exploring Toronto, Bilingualism and both the diversity and surprising unity of our great country and its exciting future.

For at least 15-20 years, Victoria Square Meats, located on Yonge St. south of Bradford, has provided hamburgers and hot dogs for the annual BBQ at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for Veterans and their families. From left, Zone E-2 Commander Mike Giovanetti presents plaque to owners Lee and Vanessa Glenister in recognition of their ongoing support for the veterans at Sunnybrook, with Chief BBQer Hank van den Brink and Heino Mineur, Zone E-2 Honours & Awards.

More funding for Lake Simcoemove that will help reduce the amount of phosphorus entering the lake. Other legislation passed by the Conservative government bans the dumping of sewage and other waste from watercraft, focuses on the provision of clean water on First Nations Reserves, and curbs the introduction of invasive species. “Lake Simcoe can finally get the attention it needs,” said Minister Baird. “We have a huge responsibility to pass on to our children a better environment… We are delivering on concrete action to ensure clean, safe water for Canadian citizens.” Minister Van Loan credited local groups, organizations and individuals who have worked hard to increase awareness of Lake Simcoe, including the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, which has carried out “very real work to deliver tangible results”, and the newly established “PROPEL” Committee, which will help allocate the funding. Van Loan insisted that the funds will not be used for communications, for advertising campaigns “or a lot of talk. This is money

that’s going to deliver results. This money is for real, physical remediation.” He also emphasized that his government was taking concrete steps; the ban on dumping sewage into waterways was “something that didn’t exist,” until brought forward by Minister Baird. The restriction of phosphates in detergents “may be only a small part of the problem but… it’s an action that amazingly has never been taken before.” Minister Van Loan challenged the Province to also provide funding, to “step up and do its part, concluding, “What matters most is not talk. A lot of people talk about the environment… It’s not just that you care, it’s that you deliver results.” Richard Simpson, chair of the 9-member PROPEL Committee, noted that his group would be making recommendations “on a project-by-project basis” to reduce rural and urban pollution, rehabilitate fish habitat, and deal with stormwater and sewer overflow issues – with the first projects to be announced this spring. “This is an exciting time for everyone in the Lake Simcoe Watershed.”

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Treasured teapots on display, at Danube Srs Leisure Centre's Valentine Tea & Games Afternoon, Feb. 16th. Winning 1st prize and a gift basket was Maria Devald.

Events at the Danube Seniors Leisure Centre On February 16th, the Danube Seniors Leisure Centre hosted a Valentine’s Tea – an afternoon of games, including Euchre and Dominoes, sweet treats, tea or coffee, and a unique Tea Pot Competition, with great prizes for the best pots. There were teapots of all sizes and shapes, all ages – from precious antiques to modern creations – and all types of decoration. Some came with notes, explaining their significance: a treasured Royal Albert teapot that is a reminder of Mother; a teapot that was a gift from a daughter, who passed away. All provided a special touch at the Danube Centre’s Valentine’s event. Winner was Maria Devald.

The Danube Centre is located at 715 Simcoe Rd., south of Bradford. For information, call 905-775-0612. Membership fee for 2008 is only $10 for residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury, $15 for non-residents.COMING UP…. On March 13, there will be another Seniors’ Health Seminar, at 11 a.m., on What is Diabetes? Lunch will be available following the talk, for only $5 per person.. Birthday Luncheon on Thursday, March 20, starting at 11:30 a.m. Only $7 per person, for a hot meal. All welcome.. St. Charles School students will arrive at 1:15 p.m. on March 25, to sing with the

Goldenaires!. Welcome the Spring with the King – Elvis tribute artist Terry Chisholm in performance on March 29th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, available at the Centre, 715 Simcoe Rd., or 905-775-0612. Includes hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

Open House Ruth Brott, a member of the Gilford & District Horticultural Society since 2,000, turns 90 this month. Friends are arranging an Open House party for her at The Grange Hall in Lefroy on Saturday, February 23, 2 to 4 p.m. Best Wishes only!

Tec-We-Gwill Women's Institute meets...

The Legion Corner, Bradford Branch 521...Come and enjoy a night of fun – Karaoke with Robin Harris, tonight, Feb. 23, at the Bradford Branch of the Legion, 115 Back St., from 8 p.m. to closing. Bring your friends and your voices. For details, call 905-775-5025.

There will be another all-you-can-eat Breakfast at the Bradford Legion on Sunday, February 24th, from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is only $5 for adults, $3 for children under 10. Breakfast will be followed by a Jam Session in the afternoon. Bring your voices and your instruments, to join in an afternoon of fun, 2 to 6 p.m.!

Attention… Membership cards for Branch 521 are available; see the bar steward. Curious about the Legion? Come in and

see what the Legion is all about. Military service is not needed to join. For info call 905-775-5025.

Queen’s Park – Progressive Conservative MPP Julia Munro (York Simcoe) urged Dalton McGuinty to scrap his government’s plan to do away with the Lord’s Prayer and respect the traditions of the Ontario Legislature. “The face of Ontario is changing and it’s important that we recognize this,” said Munro. “However, it is equally as important that we respect and maintain the traditions and history

of the Ontario Legislature. Part of that tradition is keeping the Lord’s Prayer. “...Before Mr. McGuinty raised this idea, I had never heard from any of my constituents about the issue. Residents of York-Simcoe care more about making sure they have good-paying jobs, a health care system that works and an education system that helps provide our kids with the skills and good start they need.”

The Tec-We-Gwill Women’s Institute hosts its second afternoon meeting on Monday, February 25th,

at the Tec-We-Gwill WI Hall in Newton Robinson, beginning at noon. Please bring your own sandwich; the lunch committee will provide tea, coffee and dessert! Nancy Williams of the South Simcoe Arts Council will be guest speaker – and Donna Jebb’s committee has

organized a demonstration of Sushi-making. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 705-458-9072 or 705-458-1510. On Friday, March 1, enjoy the monthly Euchre, at the Tec-We-Gwill WI Hall, 7:30 p.m. – weather permitting! The cost is only $3, and includes Lunch.

Sssensational Sssnakes The next meeting of the Gilford & District Horticultural Society takes place Monday, March 10th, 7 p.m. at the handicapped-accessible Churchill Community Centre. Jeff Hathaway, grandson of the late Molly Laceby (GDHS Life Member) presents Scientsational Sssssnakes – demonstrating his reptile collection. There will also be a Silent auction, and special dessert table provided by the Executive. All are welcome.

Munro: "Keep Lord's Prayer"


3541 Line 11, P.O. Box 160, Bradford, ON L3Z 2A8 Tel: 905-775-5366 Fax: 905-775-0153 Website: www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca

WELCOME WAGON

NEW TO THE COMMUNITY?Welcome Wagon can help with valuable information about the area: map, recycling calendar, parks and recreation brochure, letters from Mayor and Members of Parliament, etc.

As well, there are gifts from the local businesses to make your move to Bradford more enjoyable.

Best of all this service is FREE.

For a visit, please contact Ellen Rombough at 775-3832or [email protected]. Our website is www.welcomewagon.ca.

TOWN DEPARTMENTS MOVING TO NEW LOCATION

Effective Monday, March 3, 2008, the following Town staff will be located at 100 Dissette Street, Units 7 & 8, Bradford.

• Town Manager• Administrative Assistant to the Town Manager & Members of Council• Clerk’s Department including By-law Enforcement• Economic Development Officer• Information Technology• Human Resources including PayrollDue to the move, the Town Administration Centre, 3541 Line 11 will be closed to the public on February 28 & 29, 2008.

NOTICE OF RELOCATION

BWG HERITAGE COMMITTEE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Town of Bradford West GwillimburyAre You Interested in Preserving Local History?

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is seeking individuals who

are interested in helping their community by serving on the BWG

Heritage Committee. Among other matters, the committee will

advise council on the protection of heritage assets and promoting

heritage conservation within the community.

If you would like to participate in this worthwhile endeavor please

submit a letter of interest to the address noted below outlining

your background, pertinent information and why you are interested

in serving on the BWG Heritage Committee. Backgrounds with

architectural conservation techniques, management, historical

research, and knowledge of the community's heritage would be

considered an asset. An applicant must be eligible to vote at a

municipal election of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Your letter of interest must be received no later than March 10,

2008.

Please contact the undersigned should you require further

information on the BWG Heritage Committee. For additional

information on heritage preservation efforts in Ontario, go to

www.culture.gov.on.ca.

Geoff McKnight, Director of Planning & Development Services

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury

P.O. Box 160, Bradford, ON L3Z 2A8

Email: [email protected]

Telephone (905) 775-5366 Facsimile (905) 775-0153

March Break Fun- Register today!

March Break Madness, 6 to 12 years March 10 to March 14, 2008, 9 am to 4 pm.Sign up for one to five days for great activities from trips to Bulldog Interactive Fitness, David Dunlop Observatory, dance, bowling, Mystic Drumz, Outdoor Adventures @ Scanlon and so much more….See Spring & Summer Program Guide for details at www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca Click Spring/Summer Recreation Program Guide.

March Break Program Registration now available!Online registration available 24 hours per day.

1. Go to www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca 2. From the website use the quick link Recreation Program Registration. 3. If you have not created a family account online simply create your family account today.4. Click on Request Account. 5. Select your activities from the VIEW ACTIVITIES section on the site.6. Proceed to check out to pay for your program selection. Pay by Visa or MasterCard.March Break in person and telephone registration Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pmTelephone registration requires payment by Visa or MasterCard. Spring & Summer Program Guide has been mailed to your home. Includes spring programs, March Break Fun, summer day camp and aquatic programs. Spring & Summer Program online registration now available. Spring & Summer in person program registration begins Monday February 25, 2008, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.For details call the Recreation Department at (905) 775-5359 or email [email protected].

SHINNY HOCKEY

Shinny Hockey Mondays $6.00 Per Person

Bradford & District Memorial Community CentreParent & Kidz Shinny from 11:00AM – 12:30PMAdult Shinny from 12:30 – 2:00PMNon-contact and no slap shots. Participants must wear full protective equipment. Non- complying person will be asked to leave the ice surface. BE SAFE – NOT SORRY.

A Heritage Moment... Bradford's Old Town Hall reminder of Town's history during Sesquicentennial Early in its existence, there were two events that challenged the integrity of the Old Bradford Town Hall, that over the years has served the Bradford community in so many ways. At about 7 a.m. on May 22, 1871, the Edmonson Bakery, at the northeast corner of Moore and Holland Streets, erupted in flames. Before being quelled, the resulting fire, driven by a northwest wind, destroyed 125 buildings in Bradford’s central core. The fire moved eastward, towards the Town Hall. The building was saved

through the efforts of the Newmarket Fire Department. Their 40 volunteers had loaded their hand pumper on the morning train, and by 9:30 a.m. were in place beside the Town Hall, checking the advance of the flames. Four years later, it was wind that hit the structure. About 3 p.m. on June 24, 1875, a violent windstorm tore the roof and belfry off the Town Hall, and caved in one wall of the brick building. The Hall at the time housed the Public School pupils, whose school had burned earlier that year. Tragically, one of the students was killed by

the falling debris. As the years passed, the Town Hall profile changed, with the removal of the belfry and two prominent chimneys (present in a photo taken in 1908). The Hall continued to play a role as a temporary school – housing the students in 1923 after their high school burned, and elementary grades awaiting construction of new schools. On the night of October 15th, 1953, the Town Hall became the command centre, organizing relief activities for the 3,000 marsh residents displaced by Hurricane Hazel. A kitchen that would serve 3 meals a day for several weeks, was soon established downstairs, while the upstairs hall was used as a dormitory. This once-in-a-lifetime storm brought out the true meaning of being a caring neighbour in Bradford. This hall, built 150 years ago, was the Bradford community centre for decades, providing the setting for school commencement exercises, political gatherings, plays, choral concerts, badminton courts, Knitting Club sponsored amateur nights, Salvation Army Band concerts, Victory Loan programs, tap dancing, a Christmas Market, the Christmas Party with Santa,

Saturday dances, Council chambers, offices of the Mayor and Clerks, Police Court, Police Department and town library. Today, the Treasury and Information Technology Departments are located on the main floor, while upstairs the Mayor’s office is again in use. The Town Hall, built in the 1860s, is a fine example of the Classic Revival architectural style popular in that period. “Pattern Books” were available at this time, and provided illustrations of this style to guide the builders. This 2-storey building represents the simple rectangular form typical of the style with a minimum of adornments, tall windows, with multi-colored brick trim, the brickwork being enhanced with white string courses encircling the building. The foundation is fieldstone, typical of the foundations of the era. In the 1970s, an extensive renovation removed the left hand staircase (similar to the staircase on the right, that remains in use). At the same time, the elaborate cathedral ceiling on the 2nd floor was lowered, leaving only a hint of what used to be. The record of the uses and activities in the hall provides a glimpse of the history of this municipality, and the changes and challenges it

has faced. The continued use of the facility – the oldest public building in Bradford West Gwillimbury – not only contributes to the lifestyle of a growing

community, but provides an important link to the past. From the files of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association.

February is Heritage Month, and on February 23, the Simcoe County Historical Association hosts a Heritage event in the Georgian College Dining Room, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dorothy Duncan, past executive director of the Ontario Historical Society and author of books that include Canadians at Table: Food, Fellowship and Folklore, will demonstrate her knowledge of Canadian culinary traditions.

Following lunch, Duncan will lecture on the life and times of Simcoe County VIP, Kate Aitken – followed by an old-fashioned cookie baking contest, and Simcoe County Museum artifact display, and finally, an auction of delicious home-baked cookies. Tickets for the day are $30 each, and include morning coffee and lunch. Call SCHA president Brad Rudachyk to reserve, at 705-726-7380, or purchase at the door.

Photo of old Bradford Town Hall circa 1908, as printed in The Bradford Witness, May 2nd, 1979.

Simcoe County celebrates Heritage Month... deliciously


3541 Line 11, P.O. Box 160, Bradford, ON L3Z 2A8 Tel: 905-775-5366 Fax: 905-775-0153 Website: www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca

Members of the public are invited to attend all Council, Committee of the Whole and other Committee meetings. If you wish to address Council or Committee of the Whole, please contact the Clerk’s Department in writing with your submission and background information by noon Wednesday prior to the meeting date. All Regular, Special and Committee of the Whole Meetings are held at the Council Chambers, Court House, 57 Holland Street East, Bradford, ON unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates, times, and agendas are available from the Town’s website at www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca. For further information, please contact the Clerk’s Department at (905)775-5366. Regular Meetings of Council & Committee of the Whole (after Council Meeting):Tues. Mar. 4/08 @ 7:00 p.m. Tues. Mar. 11/08 @ 7:00 p.m. Tues. Mar. 18/08 @ 7 p.m. Tues. Apr. 1/08 @ 7:00 p.m.Accessibility Advisory Committee Thurs. May 22/08 @ 3:00 p.m., Don Harrison Mtg. Rm., Community Centre, 125 Simcoe RoadThurs. Oct. 23/08 @ 3:00 p.m., Don Harrison Mtg. Rm., Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Road Committee of Adjustment Wed. Feb. 27/08 @ 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Court House Economic Development Advisory CommitteeWed. Mar. 19 @ 7 p.m., 61 Holland Street East, 2nd FloorHolland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Services Bd.Thurs. Mar. 20/08 meeting cancelledThurs. Apr. 3/08 @ 1:30 p.m., St. Mary’s A Hall, 31 Frederick St.Leisure Services Committee - To be announced Municipal Facilities Committee - To be announcedLibrary Board Mon. Feb. 25/08 @ 7:00 p.m., Library, 100 Holland Court Police Services Board Mon. Feb. 25/08 @ 7:00 p.m., South Simcoe Police Station, 81 Melbourne DriveSesquicentennial Committee Tues. Mar. 4/08 @ 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Court House Santa Claus Parade Committee - To be announced

Drop-In Storytime with Debbie ScottMonday, March 10 & Tuesday, March 11 10:30 – 11:15 amAges 4 & UP FreeJoin us for stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft. Sign-up begins at 10:00 am in the Rotunda.Fun & Funky Frames with artist Raine Davis Monday, March 10 1:30 – 3:00 pmAges 9 - 15 Cost: $16We’ll use paint, gems, collage and glass to embellish a picture frame.Game In A Box with Michelle DeGasperis Tuesday, March 11 1:30 – 2:30pmAges 8 & UP Cost: $5.00Imagine, plan and create a game that will be contained in a box decorated by you. Boxes donated by Gino’s Panini.Spring Mobile with Michelle DeGasperis Wednesday, March 12 10:30 – 11:15amAges 6 & UP Cost: $5.00 Create a mobile of fanciful feathered friends or creepy crawly creatures.Shari and Jerry Musical ConcertWednesday, March 12 2:00 – 2:45 pmAges 2 -12 Family performance Tickets: $3 per person Max: 100 Join Shari and Jerry Tallon, International Children's Recording Artists and Family Entertainers for a fun-filled, action-packed musical concert with tons of participation, dances, sing-a-longs, many musical instruments and percussion for the entire audience! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!Spring Wall-Hanging with Michelle DeGasperisThursday, March 13 10:30 – 11:15 amAges 2-5 (adult accompanied) Cost: $5 Dig in and create a spring-inspired masterpiece.Mummy Tomb with Cathy GiffordThursday, March13 1:30 – 2:30pmAges 6 & UP Cost: $13Join “Pottery Girl” for a project working with Terra Cotta clay. Wall Of Laughs with Debbie ScottFriday, March 14 1:00 – 3:00pmAges 8 & UP FreeMin: 8 – Max: 20 (pre-registration required for planning purposes)In order to participate in this zany session you must come prepared with a joke to write on our Wall Of Laughs. Test your joke-telling skills in front of others. Decorate or dress yourself in something outrageous for added laughs.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library100 Holland Court, Box 130, Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2A7

(905)775-3328 www.bradford.library.on.ca

NOTICES TO BWG WATER CUSTOMERS

PROPERTY TAX BILLS

TOWN COUNCIL

MARCH BREAK @ THE LIBRARY

2008 Interim Property Tax Bills were mailed out Friday, February 8, 2008 for all property classes. Due dates are February 29, 2008 and April 30, 2008. If you have not received a tax bill for your property, please contact the Finance Department at 905-775-5303 or visit the office at 61 Holland St. E., Bradford.

Public Notice to ResidentsStart of Residential Water Meter Replacement Program

The Water Meter Replacement Program is starting February 21, 2008 and will cover the area of Holland Street East and West. Residents should receive a flyer with information regarding the replacement of your meter.

If you are currently on Municipal Water and your water meter was installed before mid 2001, your water meter will be replaced in 2008 or early 2009.

There is no cost to you. All that will be required is your co-operation in setting up appointments once you are contacted and allowing people into your home to physically make the change. This will require access to the water meter and a 2 to 3 foot area all around the meter so if you are storing boxes around the meter, they may need to be temporarily moved. Water meters that have been covered in / over by drywall or other finishes will need to be altered to allow 2 to 3 foot free access to the water meter to facilitate the replacement.

You most likely received an information slip in the Summer of 2007 along with your property tax mail out describing the program.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Engineering Department 905-778-2055

HOME LEAD TESTERS NEEDED

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is currently seeking your assistance in complying with the amended Drinking Water systems Regulation O.Reg. 170/03, effective July 2007, which means The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is now required to increase sampling for Lead in the drinking water.

Residents are asked to volunteer to participate in the Town’s sampling program for Lead. This will involve gathering samples from your tap water twice a year by the Towns Water Operations staff and tested for Lead by an accredited Laboratory.

Once approved, participants will be contacted by Town Water Staff to set up an appointment. The sample requires access to an indoor tap for about 45 minutes to an hour. The buildings or homes must meet some / many of the following criteria:1. built prior to 19602. plumbing connected or suspected to be connected to lead service pipes3. plumbing suspected of being made of lead4. plumbing and service pipes connected with lead solder

Your participation in this program is a great value to the community. It will assist the municipality in establishing an understanding of the drinking water quality and will enable us to make informed decisions about potential water quality adjustments that will benefit the community. This program will also provide you with important information about potential lead-containing materials in your plumbing that could be putting yourselves and your family at risk.

Those interested in participating should call 905-778-2055 ex. 2100 or email [email protected].

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is pleased to announce its 2008 Summer Recruitment initiative. This year, the Town will be employing students in our Public Works, Facilities and Parks, and Human Resources departments. The successful applicants will assist with grass cutting, painting, building repairs, park maintenance, office administration, and general light maintenance at the various Municipal properties. The Facilities and Parks department is also looking for one student to assist with garden design and maintenance; preference will be given to those students currently enrolled in a horticultural program.

In order to be eligible for a summer employment opportunity with the Town, you:

must be a registered full-time post-secondary student • returning to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;

must be legally entitled to work in Canada;• must be able to work weekends and evenings (Facilities and •

Parks);have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle;• must provide a clean drivers abstract, and proof of a valid •

class “G” Ontario drivers license in good standing;are required to purchase safety footwear as a pre-condition •

of employment (Public Works and Facilities and Parks only).

We invite interested applicants to forward your resume in confidence, quoting File Number SS2008 by March 21, 2008 to:

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Human Resources 3541 Line 11, P.O. Box 160Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2A8

Tel: 905 775-5366, Fax: 905 775-0153Email: [email protected]

Website: www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will only be used for candidate selection.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

CO-OP STUDENT NEEDED

Water Distribution and Supply, and Wastewater Treatment System Operator

Co-op Student

Bradford West Gwillimbury is the southern-most municipality in Simcoe County. Our Water System currently has 7 deep aquifer wells. We are fully automated with a modern SCADA system and have recently completed the construction of a 26 km pipeline, new grade level reservoir and a Water Plant expansion to allow for a greater capacity for the growth we will be experiencing. The town is also currently constructing an addition to our wastewater treatment plant, with the possibility of starting commissioning in the summer. We are currently looking for a motivated team player who is prepared to make a significant contribution to our Water and Wastewater divisions.

The Water / Waster Water Operator – Co-Op Student (OIT) will assist other licensed operators with day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Town’s Class III water supply and distribution system and the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Duties include; hydrant maintenance, rebuilding and painting; exercising system valves; aspects of water quality monitoring and general operation; take wastewater samples; maintenance and repair of the Town’s water distribution and supply system as well as general housekeeping in water and wastewater when required. In addition, the incumbent will work with our GPS division capturing various field data; wastewater force main valves; building locations; and hydrant and valves in new developments. Position will be under the direct supervision of the Water Supervisor and the Wastewater Supervisor.

The successful applicant will be enrolled in Environmental Engineering program, or similar course, has obtained their MOE Operator in Training license for water distribution and supply and/or wastewater treatment or higher, combined with solid technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally. Knowledge of computers, SCADA equipment and computerized maintenance management systems would be an asset.

The Town offers an attractive hourly wage rate of $14.00. The position will operate out of our 75 Melbourne Drive, Bradford location.

The successful candidate must be physically fit and possess a valid class G driver’s licence in good standing with reliable transportation.

We invite interested qualified applicants to forward your resume and covering letter in confidence, quoting File Number 2008-WSS0220 by 4:30 p.m. on March 28, 2007 to:

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Human Resources Dept.,3541 Line 11, P.O. Box 160, Bradford, ON L3Z 2A8

Fax: (905) 775-8633 [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will only be used for candidate selection.

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South Simcoe Police Service investigations... Break & Enters at Church, Hall, car wash Break and Enter On Feb. 14, South Simcoe Police responded to an alarm at Holy Trinity High School in Bradford, about 11:30 p.m. Officers observed an individual inside the school, who fled through an access door. A broken window was discovered at the school. After investigation, a 16 year old Bradford youth was

arrested and charged with Break & Enter, Feb.19.12 Hour Suspension As a result of a radar enforcement on Holland St. W., about 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 19, a vehicle was stopped for speeding. The officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol, and a roadside breath test registered a “Warn.” The

driver was issued a 12-hour licence suspension – and a speeding ticket.Break and Enter Sometime overnight on Feb. 17-18, persons unknown forced their way into the Newton Robinson United Church; a small quantity of change was stolen. The Bond Head Community Hall was also broken into during the same period; nothing appears to have been taken. Anyone with information is asked to call Police at 905-775-3311 or Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS.Break, Enter, Theft Sometime overnight on Feb. 17-18, person(s) unknown broke into a car wash on Dissette St. in Bradford, and stole a quantity of cash and tools. Value of the stolen property was in excess of $5000. A substantial amount of damage was also caused during the Break-in. Anyone with information is asked to call police, at 905-775-3311 or Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS.Break, Enter and Assault On Feb. 17, Police were called to a Bradford area residence regarding an assault and theft, that had taken place earlier in the day at the victim’s apartment. As a result of the investigation, a 28 year old Toronto woman and a 43 year old Toronto male, both known to the victim, were arrested, and charged with Break and Enter, Assault, and Theft under $5000. They were released on a promise to appear for court, and undertaking.Domestic Mischief At about 11:45 p.m. on Feb. 16, South Simcoe Police responded to a 911 call at a Holland St. West address

in Bradford, and a call disconnect. On attending, officers discovered that a 31 year old woman had been having an argument with her 35 year old boyfriend. The woman left the house, and the male proceeded to smash the furnishings and household fixtures of the rented home. He was arrested for 2 counts of Mischief under $5000 resulting from a Domestic Incident, and held for a bail hearing on Feb. 17.Domestic, Breach At about 10 a.m. on Feb. 16, South Simcoe Police responded to a 911 call regarding a Domestic Assault, in Alcona, Innisfil. On arrival, officers found that a 19 year old woman had been assaulted at her residence by her estranged 18 year old boyfriend. The boyfriend fled the residence prior to police arrival. During the course of the assault, the suspect also damaged household fixtures. At the time of the incident, the suspect was out on bail for prior offences, with

conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He is now being sought on a charge of Assault, 3 counts of Mischief and 2 counts of Breach of Probation.MVC at 88 and 400 At about 12:45 p.m. on Feb. 15, a Honda eastbound on County Rd. 88 was struck by a southbound transport truck exiting the Highway 400. The 35 year old female driver of the Honda suffered minor injuries to her hand. The truck driver, a 34 year old male from Toronto, was unhurt – but faces charges of Careless Driving. Assault-Bodily Harm Police responded to a report of an unknown male attempting to enter a house on Leonard St. in Innisfil, at about 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. Officers found a 19 year old male victim of a beating who was seeking assistance. Investigation determined that the victim had been beaten at a neighbouring Leonard St. residence, suffering facial injuries, and losing several teeth. Police have arrested a 17 year old

male young offender, and charged him with Assault Cause Bodily Harm.MVC – minor injuries South Simcoe Police responded to a report of a vehicle on its side in a ditch on 10 Sideroad, just south of County Rd. 88 in BWG, at about 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. The driver, a 55 year old Bradford man, suffered minor bumps after he lost control on 10 SR due to icy conditions. He did not require hospital treatment.Collision At about 2:30 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Barrie St. and John St. East in Bradford. A Ford car westbound on John St. East, approaching Barrie St. entered the intersection, and was struck by a vehicle northbound on Barrie St. driven by a 42 year old Bradford woman. The driver of the westbound Ford, a 20 year old Bradford woman, was charged with Fail to Yield to Through Traffic. Injuries were minor.

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York Regional Police held their first Family Holiday Weekend R.I.D.E. program, stopping 2,175 vehicles at spot checks across the Region. Three 12-hour suspensions were issued. In addition, uniformed patrols arrested 17 drivers for drinking and driving offences – 6 of the arrests were the result of 27 calls from the general public, who dialled 911 to report suspected impaired driving. Remember, Impaired Driving is a Crime in progress.

York Simcoe Police are asking for the public’s assistance in apprehending a teenage thief who threatened a woman and her baby with a knife, then stole the woman’s money.

On Feb. 14, at about 8 p.m., the victim was leaving the Money Mart located at 540 Davis Drive when she was confronted by an unknown male. He held a knife in front of the woman’s face and threatened her infant, demanding money. The victim handed over a quantity of cash and the suspect fled southbound on foot, through the Newmarket Flea Market parking lot. He is described as male, white, 17-19 years, 5’10” tall, thin build, pock-marked face, wearing black jeans, white baseball cap, brown Carhartt jacket, carrying a knife. Anyone with information is asked to contact York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigation Unit, 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141

or Crime Stoppers, 1-800-TIPS.

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Innisfil driver fails to stop On Feb. 14, a Nottawasaga OPP Officer, on Hwy. 89 west of Cookstown, clocked an eastbound vehicle at 104 kmph in a posted 80 kmph zone. The officer followed, activating his emergency lights. After several km, the driver pulled over, but when the officer approached, suddenly drove off. The vehicle fled east on 89, then north on Hwy. 400, where the driver exited to eastbound Innisfil Beach Rd. Police finally stopped the vehicle and charged a 27 year old Innisfil man with Fail to Stop for Police, His 1992 Toyota was impounded.

Blood Donor Clinics... a new family tradition February 18th was the new Family Day holiday. In the spirit of celebrating families, Canadian Blood Services is asking residents to start a new Family Day tradition, and give blood together. Says Jennifer Mayhew, Clinic Recruitment Co-ordinator with CBS, “Often families are united by certain values. Canadian Blood Services is asking you to embrace blood donation, so others can benefit from

your family’s health and vitality. Families can donate in honour of loved ones, making the experience even more meaningful.” Call 1-888-2-DONATE for information on eligibility and to book an appointment. Upcoming clinics:. March 1, Ray Twinney Rec Complex, Newmarket, 100 Eagle St. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. March 4, Newmarket Community Centre, 221 Doug Duncan Dr., 2-8 p.m.

. Mar. 12, Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford, 167 Essa St., 3 to 8 p.m.

Station moved A reminder: The South Simcoe Police South Division Station is now located on Melbourne Dr., beside the Fire & Emergency HQ. The station is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The old Police Station on Holland St. E. continues to be used during court hours.


Nancy Young, left, meets Charlie Hurley and mom Karen for first time, at Nancy's Nifty Nook last Saturday.

Fundraisers... for Charlie Nancy Young, owner of Nancy’s Nifty Nook, launched a fundraiser earlier this month to help 11 year old Charlie Hurley and his family. Charlie has Osteogenesis imperfecta, or “brittle bone disease,” a condition resulting from a spontaneous genetic mutation, that caused him to be born with numerous broken bones and has confined him to a wheelchair since the age of 3. Now a grade 6 student, Charlie travels with his family to Montreal several times a year for treatment at the Shriners Hospital for Children. A van equipped with a wheelchair lift would be a tremendous help – as would modifications to their Bradford home, and a generator to provide temperature control in case of a power outage. Young enlisted the help of Charlie’s fellow-students at Fieldcrest to cut out red paper hearts that are now being “sold” for a minimum donation of $5, at Nancy’s’ Nifty Nook, Upper Canada General Store, and Plaza Home Bakery. And last Saturday, she met Charlie and mom Karen Hurley for the first time – and was mightily impressed. Charlie is the “weather guy” at Fieldcrest ES, reading the daily weather report, occasionally reading the rest of the announcements when the scheduled readers don’t show up. But it’s not broadcasting that interests him; it’s computers and all things technical, like his new laptop. He would, he says, like a career as a technician at a school – but that said, notes mom Karen Hurley, “He loves being out of school. He loves being out and about.” A van equipped with a wheelchair lift would let Charlie get “out and about”, more often. For a donation at Nancy’s Nifty Nook, donors will also be entered in a draw for great prizes that include a basket donated by VideoQuest, Mary & Vita’s Hair Design

Gift Certificate, earrings from Bradford Jewellery & Gems, Gift Basket from Nancy’s Nifty Nook, Detail Package from Oil Tech (value $130), Pasta Basket donated by the McKaigue Family, and $50 in Home Depot Dollars. Draw date: March 1 “Bradford is so giving. Bradford needs to get behind this family,” Young says – inviting other businesses in Town who would like to “sell” the paper hearts, or donate gifts for the Draw, to call her at 905-775-7874.

A fundraiser is also being held in Newmarket to benefit the Hurleys – a Texas Hold’em Tourney at the Roman Palace, 1096 Ringwell Dr. in Newmarket, 7 p.m. on March 1st. Last year, Jason MacKenzie held a fundraising Poker Tournament, after his wife Cary passed away at the age of only 39. The funds raised – about $14,500 – went into a trust fund for the couple’s young triplets. This year, MacKenzie decided to hold a second tournament, to establish a foundation in Cary’s name and benefit another family – and chose the Hurleys. Tickets are $40 each, from Craig McMunn at [email protected] or call 647-321-5216 or from any MacKenzie or Hurley family member, and at Nancy’s Nifty Nook. Each entry or $30 re-buy receives a raffle ticket for great prizes.

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Rebuilding after disaster, on a foundation of faith: Part 2 More than 80 volunteers came to Springdale Christian Reformed Church for a special orientation meeting on Feb. 15th: participants in a Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) Disaster Response Services “build” in Mississippi this March. DRS was established to help rebuild communities in North America that have been devastated by disasters, ranging from floods, to hurricanes - including Hurricane Katrina. The volunteers will take part in an “Extreme Makeover, Disaster Relief Services Style,” in Hattiesburg, Mississippi – working with R3SM (Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi) to build a 1,000 sq. ft. home in just 4 weeks, for a family displaced by Katrina. They came from across Southern Ontario – Springdale, Holland Marsh, Bethel, Meadowvale and Windsor Christian Reformed Churches, Bradford Baptist Church, Riverside Drive Bible Chapel, Crosspoints in Brampton, Barrie Covenant, Forward Baptist of Toronto, Emmanuel Orthodox, Woodbridge – ranging in age from teens, to grandfathers and grandmothers. At the meeting, team leader Lawrence de Peuter provided tips on the drive down, health insurance, cell phone plans and roaming charges, and the nature of the challenge.

“The first time we went, when we got back someone asked, How was your vacation? I said, Fantastic,” de Peuter told the group. “We get up at 6 o’clock in the morning. By 6:30 you start making your lunch… 7 o’clock we sit down for breakfast. By 7:30, quarter to 8, we finish devotions. By 8 o’clock we should be on the site; 10 o’clock we have a 15 minute break; at noon we have a half-hour for lunch; at 2:30 we have another break.” Quitting time is 5 p.m. “The younger folks may think it’s a short day… Remember, we get up at 6 the next morning.” The volunteers will travel at their own expense to the work site – Hattiesburg

is about 61 miles outside of Gulfport, a 19.5 hour drive from Bradford - while the participating churches raise the money needed to purchase building materials. The cost of the build? About $45,000. Springdale Christian Reformed Church hopes to raise up to $20,000 of the total; CRWRC will raise the rest, largely through grants from the Salvation Army and the Red Cross. Although faith-based, CRWRC works with other agencies and church denominations to assist victims of disaster, giving help without distinction to gender, race, religion, age, disability or culture. Anyone wanting more information about CRWRC Disaster Response Services,

volunteer opportunities, or wishing to donate, can contact Lawrence de Peuter at 905-775-5103 or Joanne Van Loenen, 905-939-7061.

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Time to be Driven to Quit Time is running out to register for the 2008 Driven to Quit Challenge. Participants who stay smoke-free for the month of March could win one of 7 regional prizes of a $3,000 gift certificate from Future Shop, or the grand prize of a brand-new Toyota Prius hybrid car. The contest is open to all Ontario residents 19 and older who are daily smokers, who quit smoking on or after January 1st, and stay smoke-free during the month of March, with help from a “Driven to Quit Buddy.” Register at www.driventoquit.ca by Feb. 29.

Women's Gala The Annual Women’s Appreciation Gala for International Women’s Day takes place March 8th at the Portuguese Cultural Centre. A Girls’ Night Out, the Gala includes Dinner, Fashion Show featuring the latest from The Pink Closet and Old Navy, musical entertainment, Door Prizes and special surprises. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner is served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for Ladies, $12 for Young Ladies (ages 6-12); 905-775-3742, 905-775-8366 or 905-775-1356.


Student teacher Tanya Trevisan (far left) and Grade 8 students at W.H. Day Elementary School, with Art Miles mural created in co-operation with school in Japan.

Art Miles mural links Bradford with JapanA number of elementary schools in South Simcoe are participating in the latest “Art Miles” project, collaborating with elementary schools in Japan to each produce a mural measuring 5’ by 12’. The Art Miles Project involves students all over the world in designing and creating murals on a variety of themes. The goal is to have 1,500 murals by 2010, that will not only be part of a travelling art exhibit but will eventually be wrapped around the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt, to celebrate UNESCO’s Decade of Peace. Grade 8 students at W.H. Day Elementary School in Bradford partnered with students at a school in Aiche, Japan – a long-distance cultural exchange that has been exciting, and enlightening. The Bradford Grade 8s sent a box filled with items reflecting Canadian culture, to Japan – hockey puck, mini-stick, hockey cards, a hockey jersey, recipes, photographs of tourist attractions that

included Marineland and the CN Tower, and a mini-snow globe, along with a stuffed animal “ambassador”, Woody the Beaver, dressed in a red-and-white Canadian sweater. In return, they received a box filled with photos, baseball memorabilia, recipes, origami, a full-sized kimono, a Japanese bear “ambassador”, and Woody back again, dressed in Japanese kimono and sandals – “It was almost like Christmas,” says Tanya Trevisan, the York University candidate student teacher who has been leading the project at W.H. Day, under the supervision of Mrs. MacNeice. The Japanese students painted the first half of the mural, based on what they

had learned about their Canadian counterparts, and included self-portraits, each within a red maple leaf. The half-finished mural was then sent to Bradford, where the Grade 8s completed the painting, based on what they had learned about Japan – adding their own self-portraits, each within a cherry blossom. The completed mural is being returned to Japan in time for Graduation at Aiche school – then will be sent to Texas for a conference, before touring the world. Fieldcrest Elementary in Bradford, and Goodfellow Public School in Innisfil, are also participating in the Art Miles Project. For more information, see www.the-art-miles-mural-project.org

Evaluating local schools...

School buses on the road, on Saturdays... Yes, those are school buses operating on a Saturday, and yes, motorists do have to stop for the flashing lights. The buses are picking up and dropping off Grade 5 and 6 students in Simcoe County, for the District School Board’s Saturday

Morning Literacy Program. Funded through the Ministry of Education’s Ontario Focused Intervention Partnership, the program assists students who need extra help in reinforcing and strengthening their literacy skills.

The 10-week program runs from 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 23, March 1, 29, and April 5, 12, 19 and 26. School buses begin picking up students at 8 a.m., and finish dropping off at 1 p.m. Among the schools participating is W.H. Day Elementary School.

New Provincial policy and the “Good Places to Learn” document are trying to address the problem of “crumbling” and aging schools, lagging repairs, and past policies that starved school maintenance. Good Places to Learn states: “Ultimately, a school’s condition reflects the state of commitment of one generation to the advancement of the next.” But a review of Ontario’s schools identified just under $3 billion in “urgent” repairs – leaky roofs, cracked windows, insufficient heating, cracked pipes and plumbing, poor lighting. The cost of repairs has outstripped the existing funding formula; since 1998, boards have diverted $425 million (4% of maintenance funding) to cover other needs in the school system, resulting in a backlog of repairs. The Ministry of Education has increased the annual renewal budget to $320 million. Even so, “it would take boards 10 years for the system to deal with the present $3 billion of pressing “deferred maintenance” on their own.” As a result, the ministry plans an “extraordinary one-time effort” to bring schools up to standard, through

repairs using a $2.1 billion amortization fund, and a $700 million expenditure to replace 120 of the worst schools in the system. As part of the process of evaluating individual schools, School Boards are required to develop a valuation tool, to measure a school’s value to the student, community, school system, and local economy, based on a template developed by the Ministry. The Simcoe County District School Board has developed a draft School Valuation Framework – a set of criteria that will be used to evaluate whether a school should be updated, expanded, repaired, replaced or closed. Public input is being sought; visit www.scdsb.on.ca/search/valuation_framework.cfm Comments will be received until February 25th, 2008.

Anne Lindsay Celtic to jazz, violin virtuoso Anne Lindsay performs at the Innisfil Lions Hall, 982 Innisfil Beach Rd. on Saturday, March 1st, 8 p.m. Lindsay will be joined by Jason Fowler…. Tickets $25. For info, call 705-727-8439, [email protected] or www.petersplayers.com or purchase at Peoples Credit Union in Innisfil.


BDHS Drama students - cast of The Pirate Musical, after February 15th performance

The Pirates of Bradford District High SchoolEver since Pirates of the Caribbean hit the big screen, pirates have been back in vogue. Pirate costumes, pirate tales – so why not a Pirate Musical? The Pirate Musical was written by Grade 11 drama students at Bradford District High School last year, as their final class assignment. The artistic team has added new characters and new songs, and created an updated version that the Drama Club took to the Georgian Bay District Sears Drama Festival, Feb. 16-23 at Bear Creek Secondary School. The general public had

an opportunity to preview the production on Friday, February 15, at the High School. With 9 original songs, original choreography and hilarious dialogue, the drama students have taken the battle of the sexes to a new level. When the women are lured to the Caribbean under false pretences by their mates, they are furious – and maroon the men on a desert island. The women then take to the seas as pirates, led by Esmerelda the Pirate Queen (played with Martha Stewart-esque panache by Janie Kuzmyk). The men, led by Henry (actor/director Greg

Carruthers), come up with a counter-plot and don dresses to sneak on board ship - which leads to merry mutiny. There are some wonderful musical numbers, including a “swab the deck” production that is part “Stomp” and part Molly Maid. With a solid cast – Carruthers, Taylor Baker, Danny Hamilton, Andrew Perry and Paul Savio as the men; Kuzmyk, Hailey Roberts, Alli Peck, Jessie Peel, Kristi Weening, Shelby Thoms and a delightfully ditzy Meredith Stewart as pirates – The Pirate Musical was swashbuckling fun.

Live and on Stage... Local theatrical treats South Simcoe Theatre in Cookstown has found the perfect antidote to winter… Boeing Boeing is a hilarious French farce, by Marc Camoletti. French playboy Bernard (played by David Potocki) juggles 3 air hostess girlfriends – Janet (Ashley Casciato), Judith (Kristen Alary), and Jacqueline (Nancy Knapp) – with the help of housekeeper Bertha (Sandi Simpson) until there is an unexpected change in airline schedules. Throw in an old school chum (Patric Voo), and the result is comedic mayhem. At the Town Hall Theatre, 1 Hamilton St. in Cookstown, to Feb. 24. Performances at 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $18, at the Box Office, 705-458-4432.

Blackhorse Village Players auditions on Sunday, February 24th at 1 p.m., for the up-coming production of I Hate Hamlet, a hilarious ghost story and farce. Male and female roles, for ages 20 to 60. There are also volunteer positions available behind the scenes in the technical area; no experience necessary. Located at 17272 Mount Wolfe Rd. and Hwy. 9. For more information, and a description of the characters, call Brad at 705-435-0389 or www.blackhorse.ca

Kempenfelt Community Players present, The Music Man, directed by Scott

A. Hurst, at the Gryphon Theatre, Georgian College Barrie Campus. Shows at 8 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2 p.m. on Feb. 23 and 24. Tickets $19 for reserved seating; call 705-792-5622 or see ww.kempenfeltplayers.com

Talk Is Free Theatre presents – Shumskawsling, a post-apocalyptic show presented simultaneously in English and American Sign Language, Feb. 28 to March 8, at Midhurst United Church. You Fancy Yourself, written and starring Maja Ardal, April 1-19 at Midhurst United Church. The Best of Ivanka, by and starring Jo-Ann Waytowich, a one-woman musical extravaganza, 3 shows only, May 2 & 3. For reservations or a 3-show package, call the Box Office, 705-792-1949 or see www.tift.ca Note: Opening Nights include reception with the

cast; tickets $43 per person.

Stellar Productions presents... IN-Security, a new romantic comedy, by T. Gregory Argall and Todd McGinnis, on stage at The Queen Elizabeth Dinner Theatre, Howard Johnson Hotel in Aurora.Feb. 22, 23. 29, Mar. 1 & 8. Signature Buffet Dinner & Show, $39.95 (plus taxes and gratuities), $25.95 for show only. Doors open 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m. For reservations, 905-727-1312.

Textiles... Simcoe County Arts & Crafts Association (SCACA) Heritage Textile Sampler Day at the Simcoe County Museum, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 1st. Spinning, weaving, rug-hooking, quilting, embroidery and knitting. Free; 1151 Hwy. 26, north of Barrie. For info, call Melanie 705-721-299.


Springdale ChristianReformed Church

N/W Corner Canal Rd. & River Rd.905-775-3413

Sundays 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.Rev. Howard McPhee

Sunday School & Nursery

Newton Robinson United ChurchHwy. 27 & Conc. 10 Tecumseth.

Service 9:30 a.m.Bond Head United Church

Hwy. 88 east of Hwy. 27Service 11 a.m.

Sunday School & Nursery Available905-775-2512

167 Essa St. Bradford 905-775-2065Masses

Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 8:30, 10, 11:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

ConfessionsSaturday 10:00 a.m.

Trinity Anglican Church62 Church St., Bradford

(corner of Church & James Sts.)Sunday Services

8:00 - 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. 905-775-2200

trinityanglicanchurchbradford.com

Bradford United Church66 Barrie St., 905-775-7268

Rev. Ruth McDonaldService -11 am

Sunday School & Nursery Available

BradfordCommunity Church

Box 221 Bradford ON L3Z 2A8 905-775-9268located on the S.E. corner of Hwy #11 & Conc. #9

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery - Birth to 3 yrs Children 4-12 yrsRev. Shane & Becky Fitch - Lead Pastors

Bradford Alliance ChurchSunday Celebratioan Service: 10 a.m.Nursery/Kidz Church (0-11): 10 a.m.Prayer Gathering: Sundays at 6:30 pm

Midweek activities for Youth and Adults758 Simcoe Rd. • 905-778-0068

Riverdrive Bible Chapel905-836-1798

#20246 Bathurst (North of Hwy 11) 11:00 am - Family Bible Hour

6:30 pm - Evening Service7:30 pm Wed. - Prayer - Bible Study

6:30 pm Mond. - Kids Club

St. John’s Presbyterian2940 - 10th Sideroad

(8th Line & Middletown SR)

905-775-7274Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

stjohnspresbyterian.ca

St. Paul’s Anglican Church

Coulson’s Hill(NW corner of County Rd. #4 & 11th Line)

Service at 11:00 a.m.Sunday School 1st & 3rd of each month

905-859-6051

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church53 Miller Park Ave., Bradford

905-775-3412

Sunday Services:9:00 a.m.

Rev Adrian Toms

Holy Martyrs ofJapan Church

St. Michael's Ukranian Orthodox Church721 Simcoe Rd, Bradford

Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.Every Sunday

905-775-6233 905-775-1064

Bradford Baptist Church3224 - 10th Sideroad.

905-775-5700 www.bbcweb.caSunday Services 8:30 am Sanctuary

Congregation & S.Kids (JK-12) 10:30 am Morning Alive Congregation

& MAK (JK-6) Youth Programs, Portuguese Ministry

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church19 Parkside Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 1W7

Sundays - Divine Liturgy 9:30amPastor: Rev. Dmytro Hancharyk

705-730-7999 • www.holycrossbarrie.ca

COMMUNITY BILLBOARDThe Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit provides regular immunization clinics at all office locations for infants through Srs. Contact Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 Mon.-Fri, 8:30am to 6pm.

Al-Anon, Bradford Group meet Wed. eve 8 p.m. 167 Essa Rd. Holy Martyrs of Japan Church.

Every Friday - Bradford Community Meal, 5:30 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church, 62 Church St. All welcome. For info call Sue 905-775-2545.

Getting Ready for Baby series of classes. - three 2 hour sessions before baby arrives and one 2 hour session after baby is here. For location, times and to register call 705-721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520.

Find out how to Deal with rudeness and disrespect from your teen. Call Your Health Connection 1-877-721-7520. 8:30am-6pm monday-friday.

TOPS- Take Off Pounds Sensibly. $30/year. $2 weekly meetings Sept to May at Lions Park. 5:30-7:30. For info call 905-775-4942. Innisfil Leo Club meeting, 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Kids meet new friends, and help your community. Lions Hall 982 Innisfil Beach Rd. Call Lynda 431-6231 or Sharon 431-6168.

Euchre at the Grange in Lefroy,every Tuesday. Every 3rd Tues., pot luck lunch starts at noon. $2 plus 50/50 draw. Call Lefroy United Church 705-456-2098.

Euchre, first Friday of the month, Feb - June. $3/person includes lunch. Women's Institute Hall, Newton Robinson. 7:30 start. All welcome.

Barrie YMCA Newcomer Services provides assistance to immigrants to settle in the community. Call Isabel at 905-775-3342.

Currently recruiting volunteers at The Elizabeth Fry Society,

providing assistance to men, women & children be at risk or in conflict with the law. Call Sarah at 705-725-0613 ext 38.

SAT., FEB 23

Cannington dog sled race & winter carnival, Feb 22, 23, 24. 70 dog sled teams, toilet seat toss, ice sculpture competition and more. Weekend passes $8/adult, $2 for 13 & under. visit www.mycannington.com or call 1-877-246-1266.

Innisfil Winterfest, Feb.23-24. Pancake breakfast, Tyke hockey challenge, comedy night in Stroud on Sat., Polar Bear Dip on Sunday. Admission $2

Ice Fishing Derby at Innisfil Beach Park Boat Launch for 11 yr old Alcona boy Tyler French's autism therapy & treatment. 7am check in. $10 min. donation for 16 & over, 16 & under free. Call Maureen at 705-549-0691.

GBHBA Ice Fishing Tournament, South Shore Community Centre Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie, 12-3pm. Registration $80. Call 705-728-5030 or visit www.icefishingbarrie.ca

Wye March Eco-Pioneers Energy Conservation Fair, 10-4. Free drinks, BBQ lunch, free compact florescent light bulb. $5 donation provides entrance to fair and Wye March exhibits. See www.wyemarsh.com or call 705-526-7809. Also, dog sled rides, $15 incl. admission

SUN., FEB 24

End of Scout-Guide week Church Parade at St. John's Presbyterian, Bradford. Starts at 10:30 a.m., service at 11.

Gospel Quartet Reunion followed by dessert. 6pm at the Innisfil Community Church, 1571 Innisfil Beach Rd. Free, but Reservations required call 705-436-1611.

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Public open house to discuss future of Scanlon Creek. 1:30-4:30pm at Scanlon Creek Nature Centre, 2450 - 9th Line, Bradford.

The Gibson Centre, 63 Tupper St. W. in Alliston, presents A Celebration of Music from the 1800s. 3 p.m. $12; 705-435-2828 or www.gibsoncentre.ca

Tokai String Quartet at the Newmarket Theatre, 2pm. $24/adults, $19/seniors, $10/students. Call 905-953-5122 or www.newmarkettheatre.ca

MON., FEB 25

Tec-We-Gwill Women's Institute meeting at Newton Robinson at noon. Bring own sandwich, speaker Nancy Williams. All welcome. Call 705-458-9072.

TUE., FEB 26

Protecting our drinking water, presented by Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and partners. Free, 7-9pm at the Tiffin Centre, 8195 8th Line, Utopia. RSVP Shannon 705-424-1479 ext 239.

Speak For Success York-Simcoe Toastmasters meet at Kotsy’s Banquet Room, 7-9 p.m. Guests welcome. www.speakforsuccess.org

Bond Head Olde Tyme Fiddle Club, monthly fiddle dance & jam session. Bond Head Community Hall Hwy 27 & 88. 7pm start $4. Call Ed 519-941-2134.

THUR., FEB 28

The Diary of Anne Frank at Holy Trinity High School, 100 Melbourne Dr, Bradford. Feb 28 & 29, 7pm. $7/student or senior, $10/adult. www.smcdsb.on.ca

Adult Singles Club, 45+, new member information session. 8pm at Country Style Donuts, Carrville & Yonge. Men especially welcomed! Call 905-707-7499. Visit www.yorksingles.com

FRI., FEB 29

Good Vibes Cabaret at the MacLaren Art Centre. Feb 29 & March 1, at 7:30 p.m. $20. Youth Troubadours (ages 8-18), 1:30 p.m. on March 2, $10. Tickets at the MacLaren, 705-721-9696, or email [email protected] to perform. 37 Mulcaster St., Barrie.

SAT., MAR 1

Cary Ellen Mackenzie Foundation 2nd annual Texas hold'em tournament 7pm at

Roman Palace banquet hall, Newmarket, 1096 Ringwell Dr. $40/player. Call 905-898-2480 or tickets at Nancy's Nifty Nook. Fundraiser for Charlie Hurley.

York Highlands Chorus Swing & Sing Cabaret, 7:30 p.m. at the Newmarket Srs. Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. $40. Dancing, refreshments, songs. For tickets call Bonnie, 905-868-8124.

SUN., MAR 2

Tapestry Chamber Choir 20th anniversary concert 3pm at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Main & Water St. Tickets $15 at door, $10/seniors. Under 18 free. 905-836-8589.

WED., MAR 5

Community Living Newmarket-Aurora 6th Annual Community Tribute Dinner, honoring for Barbara Bartlett, longtime volunteer. The Manor at Carrying Place. Tickets $125/each, $1000/table of 8. Call 905-898-3000 ext 258.

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“Sixty-five years of God’s Faithfulness.” That’s the banner that hangs over the entry to the gymnasium, at the Holland Marsh District Christian School, marking the 65th anniversary of the school located in the rural hamlet of Ansnorveldt. Established on February 15th, 1943, with only 19 students, the school has grown from a single room in the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church, to the current modern school, with 229 students who come from as far away as Nobleton, Churchill, Richmond Hill and Keswick. The faith-based school has gone through many changes. In 1947, two army barracks were purchased and moved to a lot, where 82 students attended. The “building” was severely damaged by Hurricane Hazel in 1954 – and it was 3 years before a new 3-room school could be built on the current site. A 10,000’ addition in 1983 added 4 classrooms, an auditorium, Principal’s office, remedial and storage rooms; in 1990 four more classrooms and office space were added. Children who attend the school belong to over 33 different church

denominations – and since the Holland Marsh District Christian School receives no government funding, parents pay tuition of $10,500 per family – and fundraise. In 2003, the membership purchased a 15 acre site at the corner of Bathurst and Graham Sideroad for a new school. So far, parents and supporters have raised over $800,000 for a new school. On February 13, the school celebrated “65 years of God’s Faithfulness” with a Praise and Worship chapel led by singer-songwriter Jody Cross in the morning, and a Winter Carnival for the students in the afternoon.

Team sled races, at Holland Marsh District Christian School's Winter Carnival, held February 14th.

"65 years of Faithfulness..."

World Day of Prayer There will be a World Day of Prayer service on Friday, March 7th at Bradford United Church, 66 Barrie St., at 2 p.m. Refreshments will follow. All are welcome to attend.

World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at the Lefroy United Church on March 7th, beginning at 1 p.m. Rev. Peter Kuqba-Nyande from Wyevale-Waverly Pastoral Charge will lead the service. Luncheon will follow. All welcome.


Time's running out, to enjoy a Taste of Bradford - Winterlicious ends February 29th! There is still time to participate in Bradford Winterlicious, an exploration of the tastes of Bradford. Until February 29th, Restaurants participating in Winterlicious are offering a special meal or deal for $18.57 (plus taxes and tip), in honor of the year that the village of Bradford was incorporated (1857). Reservations may be required. . Gio’s Italian Restaurant, 23 Barrie St., 905-775-0553. For $18.57, enjoy a choice of any of Gio’s 12 Pasta Entrées, choice

of Soup of the Day, made fresh, or Salad (Caesar’s or Gio’s Salad of the Day), and any of the fabulous desserts – from warm chocolate soufflé or lemon mousse. . The Tin Roof, 310 Holland St. W., 905-775-0111. House salad, choice of Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Supreme, with the Chef’s Bread Pudding for dessert, for only $18.57.. Poco Cappello in Bond Head, 905-775-0515. Small Caesar Salad, superb Penne a la Vodka for the Entrée and a dessert of warm Apple Crisp. . Lusitano Restaurant and Catering, 17 Holland St. W., 905-775-0599. Choice

of two specials: Stuffed Crab shell, Grilled Chicken, rice pudding for dessert - or Soup, Filet of Sole and Dessert. Both come with choice of water, pop or coffee.. Big Momma’s Soul Food, 32 Holland St. E., 905-778-8118. For $18.57 get dinner for 4 – 2 large chicken dinners, 2 Roti Chicken, large rice, and coleslaw.. Imperial China Restaurant, 17 Holland St. E., 905-778-8828. Appetizers, choice of main course (General Tai Chicken, Orange Beef, or Almond Shrimp) and Dessert. . Wayne’s Fish & Thai, 316 Holland St. West, 905-

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Innisfil's WinterfestFebruary 23rd:. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., it’s the 4th Annual Fishing for Tyler Ice Fishing Derby, raising funds for 11 year old Alcona resident Tyler French’s Autism treatments. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the Innisfil Beach Park Boat Launch. Cost to enter is a minimum $10 donation for ages 16 and over; kids under 16 are free – but donations gratefully accepted. This is Family Fishing Weekend in Ontario: no licence is required. Weigh-in ends at 1 p.m., and 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded for the longest Perch, and longest Whitefish/Lake Trout. Prizes, free Starbucks refreshments, a BBQ Lunch – and a chance to be on TV, with the Extreme Team from Extreme Angler TV. Come out and fish!. 8 a.m. to noon - Pancake Breakfast at the Innisfil Lions Hall on Innisfil Beach Rd.. 10 a.m. Puck drops for the Annual Tyke Challenge for the Mayor’s Cup, at the outdoor rink in Innisfil Beach Park.. All day at Innisfil Beach Park – Gable Bros. Amusements mini-midway.. 7 p.m. Doors open at the Stroud Arena for a Comedy Night, and Dance to music by the band Stormfront. Tickets are $25, available at Sobeys in Alcona, the Stroud branch of Peoples Credit Union, or call 705-436-5388. A fundraiser for Recreation in Innisfil.On Sunday, the Mayor’s Tyke Hockey Challenge championship game gets underway at 11 a.m. – and at 1:30 p.m., the Polar Bear Dip.

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Church supper St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Churchill hosts a Ham & Scalloped Potato Dinner on Friday, April 4th, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, free for pre-schoolers. For more information, call 705-436-9769.


SPORTSSPORTSBradford Rattler Jr. "A" Report... Regular season winds up for GMHL teams

By Hayley Kerr The final game of the regular GMHL season took place Feb. 17, as the league-leading Rattlers took on the visiting King Wild. The 1st period was dominated by Bradford, with 3 goals scored on King netminder Craig Byford. Captain Dave Malicek led off the scoring, from Alex Polischuk; one minute later, Soichiro Omi found the back of the net, on a

pass from Geoff Shewmake. Shewmake wrapped up the scoring in the period, on a beautiful set-up from Adam Palm and Nikita Vasilyev. The Wild came back determined to change the direction of the game in the 2nd – but the Rattlers struck 3 more times: Mitch Wood from Brad Schuler and Palm; Chris Tumba from Marcus Patala; and in the final minute of the period, Wood with his second goal,

from Vasilyev. In the 3rd, Adam Palm scored the Rattlers’ 7th goal – breaking all records in the young team, by scoring his 100th point of the season. Three minutes later, Nemanja Jankovic found the back of the net, on a pass from Shewmake. Even with the game out of reach, the Wild continued to play – and finally broke the shutout on a goal by Jon Adams from Matt Marchese.

The same players added a second goal for King, but it was the Rattlers who had the last marker. With .03 seconds on the clock, Omi scored from Shewmake and Schuler, to give Bradford a 9-2 win. Playoffs begin Friday, with a game vs. the Toronto Moose.

The Player of the Week is 16 year old Kieran Friesen, from British Columbia.

Kieran, who also plays rugby and baseball, was introduced to hockey by his father and family. His cousin is Chuck Kobasew, who plays for the Boston Bruins – which is why the Bruins are his favorite NHL team. Kieran was a second line player until half-way through the season. In his rookie year with the team, he has only 4 points – but then, he turned 16 just this year.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Minor Hockey Association Rep teams in Playdowns and PlayoffsTYKE SELECTSPlayoffs Game 1, Feb. 16. NobleKing – 7, Bradford Tyke Selects – 2. Bradford was first on the scoreboard, with a goal by Enrico Grande from Colton McBride and Ryan Sadler – then NobleKing dominated. Bradford scored a second goal late in the 3rd, by Adam Carter from Philippe Lafreniere. Game 2, Feb. 18, in King City. NobleKing took

an early lead, but Bradford answered back on a goal by Braydon Lloyd, from Colton McBride. Minutes later, Bradford made it 2-1, with scoring by Philippe Lafreniere from Ryan Fallis. NobleKing tied at the end of the first, then scored 2 in the second to take a 4-2 lead. Bradford kept battling in the 3rd, and with 2 minutes to go, came within 1, with a wrap-around goal by Adam Carter from Patrick Chusroskie.

The Tykes pulled the goalie for the extra man attacker, but were unable to tie.

NOVICE REPOMHA Playdowns Game 1, Markham – 6, Bradford Re-Design – 2. Goals by Isaac Moniz and Curtis Dubeau, from Brett Young, Spencer Ripley, Jordan Araujo and Jacob Beadle. Game 2, Markham – 5, Bradford Re-Design – 4. Goals by Jacob Beadle with 2, singles by Cole Camenzuli and Josh Battistella, from Jordan Araujo, Battistella and Jack Heatley. Game 3, Bradford Re-Design – 6, Markham – 4, in a do-or-die effort. Goals by Spencer Ripley and Curtis Dubeau with a pair apiece, singles by Cole Camenzuli and Josh Battistella. Helpers to Battistella (2), Jesse Martin, Evan Barroso, Nicholas Ingoglia, Michael Spadafora, Derian Carter, Camenzuli, Matt Ventura and Isaac Moniz. Game 4, Bradford Re-Design – 7, Markham – 3. Goals by Cole Camenzuli and Josh Battistella with 2 apiece, singles by Derian Carter, Spencer Ripley and Curtis Dubeau. Assists to Jesse Martin (2), Battistella, Ripley, Jordan Araujo, Isaac Moniz and Carter. Game 5, Bradford Re-Design – 11, Markham – 0, to triumphantly complete the comeback and win the series. Goals by Josh Battistella with 4, Jordan Araujo and Curtis Dubeau with 2 each, singles by Derian Carter, Isaac Moniz and Spencer Ripley. Helpers to Cole Camenzuli (3), Battistella (3), Evan Barroso, Moniz, Dubeau, Jesse Martin and Michael Spadafora. Goalies Jordon

Kooy and Nicholas Ingoglia were solid between the pipes for the series.

MAJOR ATOMSYork Simcoe Playoffs Feb. 15, Innisfil – 2, Bradford Firefighters – 1. Lone goal by Ian Atkinson, from Zachary Savoie and Tarron Boyd. Feb. 16, Bradford Firefighters – 3, Schomberg – 2. Bradford goals by Ian Atkinson from Tarron Boyd; Zachary Savoie from Daniel Atcheson and Jonathan Iordannou; and Daniel Deacon from Atkinson and Rob Graham. Feb. 17, Bradford Firefighters – 3, East Gwill – 0. Markers by Rob Graham

from Garrett Gordon and Matt Sorgini; Ian Atkinson from Brad Leggett; and Zachary Savoie from Dante Salmon and Daniel Atcheson, to complete the Round Robin.

MINOR PEEWEESOMHA Quarter-Finals Feb. 13, Stouffville – 6, Bradford Sturdy Power Lines – 2, in game 1. Goals by Connor Whiteside from Jeff Fines; and Matthew Hudgin from Andre Moniz and Weston Langford. Game 2, Feb. 16, Bradford Sturdy Power Lines – 4, Stouffville – 2. Goals by Alex Salmon, Weston Langford, Brandon Falsarella and Matt Hudgin

on assists from Falsarella, Matt Collu (2), Brendan Preece, Austin Smith and Andre Moniz (2). Game 3, Feb. 17, Stouffville – 4, Bradford Sturdy Power Lines 0, in a hard-fought game. Stouffville leads the series 2 games to 1, but the Bulldogs are determined to bounce back.

MINOR BANTAMSYork-Simcoe Playoffs Feb. 7, Bradford Lions Club – 4, Innisfil – 1. Goals by Ryan Gould with a pair, one from Kenny Rasmussen, the other from Trevor Bondi; singles by Keith Bateman from Tyson Simpson and Pat McGee; and Jesse

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By Hayley Kerr On February 14th, the Bradford Local League Minor Midget team #1, sponsored by Mayor Doug White, welcomed 12 British hockey players to Bradford – the 6th year that the Manchester Phoenix, a team ranging in age from 12 to 16, has travelled to Ontario for a week of touring and hockey. The British team has played in Alliston, Orillia, Innisfil, Bala, Thornton and Bradford, and, says

trip organizer Paul Brown, “Every centre treats us with over-the-top hospitality.” This year’s touring team is made up of players from a variety of teams within a new hockey league in Manchester. In England, hockey is still a “minority sport” – meaning that not many kids play. Brown said that hockey in Canada is the complete opposite of hockey in England. “A normal season back home consists of only 14 games, and there is no

playoff round,” he said, “so basically these kids are playing half a season in a week.” That’s why Brown summed up the trip to Canada in one word: “Eye-opening!” The Exhibition match was fun for both teams,who enjoyed the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Final score was 4-2 for Bradford, with no penalties. After the game, the teams and families got together for a reception, and refreshments.

Bradford welcomes British team on Tour...Bradford Minor Midgets and team from Manchester, England. Photo by Hayley Kerr.

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Barrie Raccoons and Grand Valley Downhomers, at first-ever Sno-Pitch tournament held in the centre of the track at Georgian Downs, February 16.

Sno foolin' - Sno-Pitch Tourney a success There’s one thing about Sno-Pitch: it certainly provides a unique challenge. Not only do runners end up slipping and sliding in the snow, trying to make it to base, but the ball – despite being painted fluorescent orange – often gets buried. By 10:30 a.m., only an hour and a half into play, one of the “diamonds” was down to its last orange ball. The Co-ed Sno-Pitch Tournament held at Georgian Downs racetrack in Innisfil, on February 16th, attracted 10 teams, willing to battle the elements and the snow for a day of fun and fundraising. The event was organized by the “Here’s to Grizz” Slo-Pitch team, to raise the funds needed to pay their way to Moncton, NB in August, for a tourney. There were 4 teams from Bradford, but others came from Barrie, and as far away as Grand Valley, for the 1-day event, sponsored by Georgian Downs, Labatt Breweries, Rock 95, and Cool Beer. The winners in the “A” Division were

the Barrie Raccoons, who defeated the Bradford Weekenders for the title. On the “B” Side, the Grand Valley Downhomers downed “Here’s to Grizz” from Etobicoke – in chilly extra innings. Paul Hollingshead, one of the organizers of the event, said that the event was such a success, a second tournament might be held in March – and suggested that next year, the team will organize a Sno-Pitch Tourney in Bradford, during Winterfest.

............................................The Earl of Alcona Mixed Sno-Pitch Tourney takes place on Saturday, March 8th – a fundraiser for Princess Margaret Hospital Weekend to End Breast Cancer. Cost to enter is $200 per team, with a guarantee of 3 games, plus cash prizes and give-aways. Deadline for registration is March 4th; contact Bill at the Earl of Alcona in Innisfil, 705-431-8543 or [email protected] The Earl of Alcona Restaurant is located at 945 Innisfil Beach Rd.

BWGMHA Rep team Playdowns and PlayoffsDeacon from Tim Smith. Super efforts by Ben Brown on offense, John Counter on defense. Feb. 9, Bradford Lions Club – 1, Aurora – 0. Winning goal by Jesse Deacon from Pat McGee, late in the 3rd. Ryan McLaughlin was solid in net, earning the shutout. Feb. 15, Bradford Lions Club – 2, Aurora – 2. Jesse Deacon scored, from Kevin Gasko and goalie Donald Oldreive. Gasko scored the second marker, from John Counter and Ryan Parke.

MINOR BANTAM AEYork-Simcoe Playoffs Feb. 15, Bradford Fellini Fine Wines – 7, Stouffville Clippers – 4. Bradford opened the scoring 6 minutes into the 1st, on a shot by Jesse Whalen from Peter Manduca and Anthony Ferragine. The Clippers responded seconds later, then took the lead early in the 2nd. Manduca tied it up, from Tim Geertsema and Evan Kooy, then Daniel

Sadler put Bradford ahead, from Cameron McNeil and Travis Crutchley. In the 3rd, Manduca scored his 2nd goal, unassisted; other goals by Derrick Winzer from Ferragine; Ferragine from Geertsema and Manduca; and Sadler from Kooy and Whalen. Stouffville added two, but the game was out of reach. Kelso Munro was solid in net, turning aside 32 Clipper shots. Feb. 16, Bradford Fellini Fine Wines – 2, East Gwillimbury Eagles – 0, in a fast-paced game. First period was scoreless, thanks to outstanding goaltending at both ends. Bradford broke the scoreless tie 4 minutes into the 2nd, on a shot by Peter Manduca, from Bradley Grant and Jesse Whalen. Grant scored the insurance marker with 43 seconds left on the clock, into the empty net. Assist to Danny Carrique. Solid defence from Brandon Oliveira and Randy Bagg, great effort by Dylan Cheshire up front. John

Finlay earned the shutout. Feb. 17, EG Eagles – 4, Bradford Fellini Fine Wines – 3, playing with a short bench, in a fast-skating, hard-hitting affair. Game was scoreless until 3 minutes into the 2nd, when Derrick Winzer beat the EG netminder, from Peter Manduca. The Eagles tied it up a minute later, then pulled into the lead. Winzer knotted the game, unassisted, on a great effort – but in the final minute of the 2nd period, the Eagles pulled ahead. The 3rd opened with more end-to-end action, and another goal by Bradford, by Jesse Whalen from Winzer and Manduca, to tie 3-3. With 4 minutes remaining, a Bradford goal was disallowed, after the net was knocked from its moorings as the puck slid in. EG then scored the game-winner, with a minute and half remaining. Bradford finishes the Home and Home series in 2nd place in the A Pool, and awaits the results of the B pool.

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Lindner Rink out of the medals in Japan...After a brilliant performance in the Round Robin matches of the Karuizawa International Bonspiel, held February 13-17 in Karuizawa, Japan, the Bradford rink of Carrie Lindner narrowly missed the medals. Canada’s Women’s team was tied with Korea for top place in the Round Robin, with a 5 win, 2 loss record. Playing in the Semi-Final, on Feb. 17, the Canadians fell to a strong Japanese team, 10-8 – sending Lindner’s squad into a battle for Third place, vs. China. China edged out the Canadians, 8-7. The Women’s Championship Final was between 2 Japanese teams; Japanese Selection defeated Japan 8-3. The Canadian Men’s team, placing 4th in the Round Robin, beat Japan 7-3 in the Semi-Final, to earn a berth in the Championship

– where they beat Australia, 7-3 to win Gold.

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BWGMHA Local League Simcoe Region PlayoffsPEEWEE LLFeb. 16, Bradford DSL Construction – 3, NobleKing #2 – 2. Bradford goals by Jeremy Purdon, Cameron Kangas and Nick Sopuch, from Matt Majik, Matt Marchment, Brandon Buck, Russell Lipsett and Kyle Finlay – to win the Series!

Game 1, Feb. 9. Bradford Spectra Aluminum – 4, Schomberg #2 – 2. Two goals by Allie Cotter, from Lucas Cunningham; singles by Robert Bourque from Madison McCarty; and Jamie-Lise Gerow from Nicholas Wallen. Great netminding by Mitchell Royce. Game 2, Feb. 13. Bradford Spectra Aluminum – 4, Schomberg – 2. All 4 markers by Sean Rush from Alexandra Cotter, Blake Garbe, Madison McCarty and Nicholas Wallen. Game 3, Feb. 16, Bradford Spectra – 0, Schomberg – 0. Super efforts by Kenny Kooring and David Mclean. Game 4, Feb. 18. Bradford Spectra – 3, Schomberg – 1.

Hat trick for Sean Rush; assists to Alexandra Cotter (2), Lucas Cunningham and Nicholas Wallen. Superb netminding by Mitchell Royce for the series win.

BANTAM LLA Division Round 1 Game 1, Feb. 9, NobleKing #1 – 2, Bradford #1 OT Transport – 1. Lone Bradford goal by Jordan Kooring, in an awesome game that saw 8 Bradford players vs. 14 Nobleking skaters. Goalie Brandon Langford made save after save to keep the game close. NobleKing goals by Luke Robertson from Ross Hyslop; and Hyslop unassisted. Game 2, Feb. 10, Nobleking #1 – 4, Bradford #1 OT Transport – 2. Score was 3-2 for NobleKing, when they added an empty-netter with 2:06 left in the game. Bradford goals by Jordan Kooring from Brad Grant and Connor Wagstaff; and Grant from Wagstaff. NobleKing scoring by Blake LeVon, Ross Hyslop, Kurt Cummings and Victor Hyslop, from Cameron Boyce, V. Hyslop and Adam Else. NobleKing leads the Best of 5 series 2-0.

Feb. 16, Bradford #2 – 2, Oak Ridges #1 – 2. Both goals by Matt Sage, from Nick Marchment. Feb. 17, Oak Ridges #1 – 6, Bradford #2 – 0. Great effort by Taylor Unger, Mike Maschmann, Brent LeBlanc. Feb. 18, Oak Riges #1 – 5, Bradford #2 – 0. Good games from Ryan Toth, Calvert Johnson and Mike McLaughlin. Oak Ridges

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Game 1, Bradford #3 – 5, Schomberg – 2. Goals by Colin Clark with a hat trick, singles by Anthony Lenhardt and Jeremy Monforton, from Tanner Griffin, Monforton, Clark, Zak Locken, Josh Bruce, Sean Fisher, Jordan Solty and Michael Matchim. Game 2, Bradford #3 – 8, Schomberg – 3. Goals by Colin Clark with a hat trick, Connor Fleming with 2, singles by Zachary Locken, Jeremy Monforton and Andre Hope. Assists to Clark (2), Sean Fisher, Monforton (2), Josh Bruce, Anthony Lenhardt and Michael Matchim (2). Game 3, Bradford #3 – 5, Schomberg – 3, to sweep the series. Bradford markers by Colin Clark with 2, singles by Anthony Lenhardt, Jeremy Monforton and Tanner Griffin, from Monforton (3), Josh Bruce (2) and Griffin.

MINOR MIDGET Game 1, Bradford #1 Mayor Doug White – 3, TNT #2 – 2. Goals by Eric King with 2, single by Matt Maschmann, from King and Logan Ierullo. Game 2, Bradford #1 Mayor Doug White – 4, TNT #2 – 3. Markers by Tommy Langton, Joseph Benvenuto, Scott Serazin and Erik King, from Mac McCarty, Brian Martin, Alex Yarmoluk and Jonathan Minnema. Game 3, Bradford #1 Mayor Doug White – 2, TNT #2 – 1. Goals by Matt Maschmann and Scott Serazin, from Mac McCarty, Gord Bateman and Eric King. Bradford wins the series in 3 straight, and moves on to play NobleKing in the next round. Great goaltending by Will Harding.

House LeagueATOM DIVISIONFeb. 3, Giant Tiger – 5, Bradford Greenhouses. Giant Tiger goals by Mitchell Tracey with 3 (one unassisted), Ryan Murphy with 2. Assists to Adam Stella, Mike Perepelycia, Megan Chiovitti, Delilah Bretka, AJ Brundige, Emily Houghton and Mitchell VanHemert. Both Greenhouse goals by James Heard, from Derek Backman, Thomas Vaughan, Joe Ferragine, Josh Smith.

Fit for Heart Aerobathon, Feb. 16 at Newmarket's new Magna Centre was a fundraiser for Heart & Stroke Foundation, York North. Above, working out with Al Greene.

Getting Fit for Heart, during Heart Month The return of the Fit for Heart Aerobathon – held at the Magna Recreation Centre in Newmarket on February 16th – exceeded the expectations of organizers at the Heart & Stroke Foundation. They had hoped to raise about $3,000 for the annual Heart Month campaign. Instead, says Foundation Area Manager Maureen O’Leary, “We’re at $5,240.” About 60 participants came out for the event, for 3 hours of fitness and fun. Inspired Energy’s Melanie Dobler led the warm-up, followed

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Also returning in 2008: The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike, a giant “bicycle” that seats 29 plus a driver, and is one of the Foundation’s biggest team fundraisers, in every sense of the word. Teams raise funds for the privilege of pedalling through Town, bearing their company or group’s sign, and try to

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Dominion of Canada Insur./GMF Transport (Ted McIntyre) – 6, Pat Dehnke – 5. Dominion is 9th. There were tie-breaking games for the 10th and final spot in the playoffs. Three teams had a 5 win, 8 loss record. On Feb. 19, Bob Dumond’s Northbound RV team lost to Terry Archer’s Bounce Back Physio team. Archer then went on to play Ken Dumond’s McLaren Equipment/Dundee Wealth Mgmt. Team – but lost. Playoffs begin Feb. 26.

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Capable of working independently, both fine & rough carpentry, fences, decks, cabanas and other outdoor structures; must be presentable and have transport to work. Available soon. With innate organizational skills, good command of English, willing to work in humble home run business environment; keeping track of job costs, employee hours, customer care and general all round organization & communication. E X P E R I E N C E D POOL SERVICE & POOL LANDSCAPE C O N S T R U C T I O N WORKERS. POOL CONSTRUCTION & POOL SERVICE LANDSCAPE LABOURERS; needed to complement exisiting experienced crew, must have drivers license in good standing, safety equipment, transportation to work, be presentable with good attitude, willing to work long hours when necessary, some work now, available early May at the latest. Work is in the Aurora, Newmarket, Schomberg, Kleinburg areas. Call 905-841-1253 ask for Jeff or Fax 905-841-8732. 9p

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WENDY'S RESTAURANT - If you like to have fun at work and feel like you're part of a team, come work at Wendy's! Part time morning and full-time afternoon shift available. Kids at school? Want to get out for a few hours? We offer flexibility with part time hours. Drop in and apply at Bridge St. 905-775-8887. 12p

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Manufacturer in south end of Barrie looking for General Labourer/Line worker. 3+ years experience manufacturing. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Fax resume 705-721-0218. 12p

Highlands Golf Club requires wait staff, bartenders, outside guest services and volunteer marshalls. Please fax or email resumes to 905-775-7158, thehighlandsgol fc [email protected] 10p

Temporary full and part time greenhouse help and general laborer. To end of June. Gilford area. Call for information 905-775-2400 or fax 905-775-1197. 8p

KULHA, Joseph (Joe) - Peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family at Mackenzie Place, Newmarket on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Joe Kulha of Bradford at 84 years of age. Loving Dad of Joanne Kulha (Ken McFadyen), Jackie (David) Kent, Cyndie (Michael) Jerome, Michele Kulha and Jane Kulha. Cherished Dzedo of Dylan and Alexandra; Kayla and Michael; Jessica and Jason; Kira; David and Roman. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Annie Kulha. Dear brother of Michael (Sophia) Kulha. Friends called at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation on Thursday, February 21, 2008 from 12 noon until the time of a funeral service in the Lathangue Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the Cardiac Unit at Southlake Regional Health Centre would be appreciated. 8b

SMITH, Helen (MacTavish) - Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Loving mother of Jean (Robert) Holtby, Marilyn Copeland (John) and Liza MacTavish. Dear grandma of 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Freda (Bruce) Stewart, late Bob (Lucille) Rossel, Elsie (Ken) Peever, and Ken (Agnes) Rossel. A celebration of Helen's life will be held at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. Donations may be made to Living Water Community Church, 141 Reach St. Unit 2, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1L3. 8b

BRETHET, William John - Bill passed away peacefully at home in Bond Head on Wednesday February 20, 2008 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Sutherland) for 47 years. Loving father of Glenn (Lori), Karen (Dan) Baker, and Scott (Paige). Devoted grandfather of Heather, Sarah and Nicki Brethet; Karlynn, Morgan and Zack Baker. Loved older brother of Don (Susan) of Milton. Special uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket for visitation. Funeral service to take place at the Bond Head United Church on Sunday February 24th at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Bond Head Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com. 8b

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New parents, Chris and Jacquie (Kanyo) Wesley are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child, Benjamin Christopher, born in London, Ontario on February 2nd, 2008 at 5:58 pm weighing in at 8lb. 8oz. Spoiling rights go his grandparents, Don and Heather Wesley, Joe and Lynn Kanyo and to his great-grandmother, Bette Hare.

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