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INSIGHT | Guy FarintoshRain impacted the crops in 2017.

How is 2018 shaping up?

T R O SEPT 2018

On the Road in Whitchurch–

Stouffville is the monthly journal

of the Town.

T R O SEPT 2018

WHERE NEXT | Fast Eddie MotorfestThe 20th annual Fast Eddie Motorfest rolls back into Stouffville on Saturday, September 8th. This is a family friendly event, so bring the kids & spend the day enjoying many great activities including, a fantastic line up of live entertainment, 1200 vehicles & more.

4JOURNAL | 19 on the Park, Part IIIn Part II (Part I was published in the July 2018 Edition of OTR) of this article we begin in the 1930s, when the second transformational changes occurred to 19 on the Park, and the seeds were planted for the civic space around it. This was an era of growth and maturation for the theatre.

IN FOCUS | Monica GennaroShe files, solders, saws, forges, casts, and polishes precious metals into works of art. She meticulously crafts jewelry by hand. Her occupation - career and time - involves a lovely converted barn-studio named Beke Design. “She” is Monica Gennaro.

FROM THE EDITOR | table of contentsThis edition of On the Road is historic, at least for us. It marks the departure from standard newsprint to a glossy, high quality maga-zine. We are excited. Newsprint treats the reader to stained fingers and saturated photographs; however, journal quality publications - with fine photographs and quality sheets - are more likely to be retained by the reader, which extends the life of the product. Please enjoy, and share your comments with us.

DEVELOPMENTS | Stouffville Pentecostal A new church has been finalized along Sandiford Drive. Planning for the project began 10-years ago. It is an amazing space and a financial feat for a mid-sized congregation. Is it a church or a community social hub? They don't use the term fellowship lightly.

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We visited Guy's pick-your-own farm last August to write a special report "The Rains of 2017". Guy told us how rains of biblical intensity made the ground impossible to work, forcing a delay between successive crops. He now reveals how 2018 is shaping up.

“ I have been farming for over 40 years, and perhaps it is my imagination, but weather patterns seem to be changing. I seem to remember gentle, all night rains, but the bulk of our rainfall now falls mainly during fast moving, intense thunderstorms, laid down in narrow bands of activity. A hot, dry June has given way to a wet July that has given us two storms, each with two inches of rain along with the heat that was AWOL in 2017. Perfect storms really, for almost perfect growing conditions this year on our farm in Gormley. Our farm in Markham, two miles away, has had a much drier growing season

If moisture and temperature cooperate, farming is a truly wonderful occupation. Once vegetable transplants turn vegetative and kick off the training wheels, the growth that they display is absolute magic. Our squash and pumpkins that we went through twice in June to prevent the weeds taking over are currently a tangled jungle of foliage up to my waist as they jostle to position themselves to intercept maximum amount of sunlight. The weeds no longer stand a chance.

You can have your best crop ever, but without nice weekend weather during which to sell your produce, you are in trouble. The irony of 2017 was that all that lousy wet spring and summer weather gave way to an absolutely wonderful hot, dry September and October, with the added benefit of a very late killing frost in October. Our crops were late, but we had perfect conditions to get them picked and sold in.

The jury is still out on the 2018 season for us: crops look terrific thus far, but we will need more of that great weather to convince market customers and pickers to visit our farm. ”

Farintosh Farms

11858 Warden AvenuePick-Your-Own Vegetables or Shop at the Farm StoreAugust to October 31, closed Mondays and HolidaysCall the hotline day or night, 905-887-5727

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Guy FarintoshFARINTOSH FARMS

The 20th annual Fast Eddie Motorfest rolls back into Stouffville on Saturday, September 8th at the TEVA Grounds, located at 5691 Main Street, Stouffville. The event features a spectacular display of Classics, Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Tuners & Agriculture Vehicles. New this year will be a showcase of Vintage Motorcycles from all over Ontario and a Top Fuel dragster.

Stouffville Motorfest was started by Eastridge Church in 1998. It was created to provide a quality classic and special interest vehicle experience and to raise money for charity. The first show began with 45 vehicles and grew to over 1,200 vehicles.

A couple of years ago, Eastridge Church announced that the leadership and direction of Stouffville Motorfest is moving to Fast Eddie Racewear to take the show to the next level.

Fast Eddie Racewear was formed in February 2002 as a partnership between Jamie Hakonson-Hathaway and Tony Paton, and was an offshoot of Ed Hakonson's Choko Authentics.

Every year Fast Eddie donates thousands of dollars of merchandise to various local charities, puts on a Christmas Toy Drive with proceeds going to Stouffville Lions, and financially supports many other charities. Donations from the 2017 Motorfest went to Stouffville Scouts Canada ($4000), Eastridge Church ($2500), Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank ($4000) and Stouffville Legion Branch 459 ($4000).

A special Fast Eddie retail booth will be set up at Motorfest. This is a family friendly event, so bring the kids & spend the day enjoying many great activities including, a fantastic line up of live entertainment, food truck vendors, kid zones and more.

Fast Eddie Motorfest

5691 Main Street, StouffvilleNo cost for entry, Donations acceptedPark at many lots along Sandiford DriveSeptember 8, 9:00am-4:00pmRaindate: September 15 (905) 642-1010; info@fasteddieracewear.com

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Fast Eddie MotorfestSEPTEMBER 8, 2018

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Built by the Stouffville Hall Company around 1900. The Auditorium, as it became known, was a place upstairs in the building for stage shows, patriotic concerts and war fund drives. By 1919, silent movies were added to the offerings. A succession of paint shops, mechanic shops, and auto & farm implement sales agents occupied the ground floor.

The first transformational change came to the property in 1919, when Isaac Borinsky of the Stouffville Creamery acquired it and leased The Auditorium to Sydney Schmidt. Schmidt was a more focused movie house operator. The theatre hosted live shows, holiday events, nomination meetings and fund drives, which created a bond between The Auditorium and the community.

Joseph, one of Isaac Borinsky’s sons, replaced the Auditorium Garage with The Recreation Centre in 1929, containing five billiard and pool tables and two five-pin bowling alleys. The entire building had become a cultural and recreational hub for Stouffville.

In Part II of this article we begin in the 1930s, when the second transforma-tional changes occurred to the building and the property abound. One trigger for change was the state of the property. Although privately owned, half was being used by the Town for the fire hall. In July 1930, it was reported that the wooden fire tower had started to lean noticeably by six inches to one side.

A communication was received at the Tribune from a former citizen, later to be discussed on the Council floor. It read that she had been desirous of donating a tower clock to the Town, but upon visiting was so disgusted by the disrepair of the fire station (positioned in front of The Auditorium) that the offer was withdrawn. She added that Council, past and present, must be lacking in civic pride

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(one of the property owners, Joseph Borinsky, was serving as a Councillor at the time).

In the 1930 election, Joseph Borinsky ran for Reeve (Mayor). Wilfred Morden beat him soundly by 21% (54 votes). Apparently, paving Main Street for the first time - an expensive road project – became sticky for the Councillors supporting the project, namely Borinsky. However, 3 weeks later, Isaac Borinsky used his son’s new ‘free time’ to his advantage by retiring from the Creamery and turning leadership over to Joseph.

Business was booming in town. The 4th barbershop opened – a record for such a small community. While at the same time The Auditorium was showing Charlie Chaplin’s “City Lights”, H. Schell was selling legs of pork for $0.19 a pound, $1.70 would cover the daily coach service commute to Toronto, R.E. Curtis was advertising a special on men’s tweed suits for $18.50, and Dominion Stores were selling a dozen lemons for $0.19.

Town Council had taken to heart the criticism about the state of the property. It was left to the business men’s association to raise approximately $450 to buy the brick and fund the building of the new tower, at which time a 4-face clock for the tower would be donated by the

former resident mentioned above. The clock would be made by one of the oldest clock manufacturers in Europe, located in Croydon, England. By May, tenders were received by Council for the new tower construction - Fred Betz of Stouffville was awarded the lowest bid.

The new tower was to stand 6’ taller than the present wooden tower. 22,000 bricks were required for the three-floor structure. It was completed by August 1931. A local jeweler named H. Pollard made the final installation of the clock. The tower was wired by local electrician N.E. Beyer to provide light on the four clock faces so it could be seen at night. A ceremony was held September 11, 1931 to honour former Stouffville native Miss Elizabeth Percy of Westerly, Rhode Island for the generous donation of the clock (she was the daughter of Rev. William Percy). A year later, two long tablets were hung on the wall of municipal hall on which were inscribed the names of 63 individuals that contributed to the cost of the project. In addition, a bronze plaque was inscribed with “In memory of Rev. William Percy and his wife Esther Elizabeth Graham.”

The second trigger to bring change to the property was that the theatre it-self was in poor condition. Rumours

about The Auditorium Theatre being too downtrodden to be renewed had swirled throughout 1930, although dismissed by the proprietor Sydney Schmidt. In 1931 the theatre closed. Ideas were bantered about toward remodelling it as a dance hall. Night crowds in the district had sub-stantially dwindled since the closing, af-fecting businesses.

A year later, Schmidt rallied local in-vestors to financially back a dream for him to buy The Auditorium building and ren-ovate it by combining its two floors into a ground floor “talkie theatre”. Twenty business men came together for a private meeting in the council chamber, where he asked for $500 of support from the community. Dr. Freel chaired the meet-ing. Everyone present was enthusiastic, and a mission was subsequently launched to gather 50 signatures to support a loan of $10 each.

By December 1932 nearly $500 had been pledged toward the theatre project, leaving Schmidt greatly encouraged – he was ready to proceed with the undertak-ing. In March of 1933, Borinsky sold the theatre property to Schmidt. Construc-tion began almost immediately – gutting, fireproofing and remodelling the interior, including pitching the floor and install-ing comfortable seats; the contractor was Fred Betz. The plans for the alterations had been approved by the licensing de-partment of the Ontario Government. The new talkie picture theatre, now named the Stanley Theatre, opened July 13, 1933. Ironically, the first film showed was Paramount classic The Night of June 13.

In Stouffville other advances were made including the introduction of an up-to-date laundry powered by steam and electricity, and a new 5-horse power mo-tor installed at the Gold Fish Supply Co. to enable the manufacture of fish bowl decorations. While in Whitchurch, diph-theria inoculations became available for all children, and rural council doubled the bounty on sheep-killing dogs. At Mus-selman’s Lake, regularly scheduled Music Battles occurred at Cedar Beach Dance Gardens.

The Stanley Theatre was managed in a gung-ho fashion from the start. One month after opening, movies were shown every night of the week save Thursday

and Sunday. By 1935, the site was again a hub for social activity and diversified uses. Delbert Holden of the local Ford Dealer-ship put on a free 2.5 hour show named Ford at the World’s Fair, featuring the 1935 Ford V8 and V8 Truck. In 1936 the Stanley Theatre co-operated with munici-pal council to provide a Christmas Eve treat for the children - a large Christmas tree with electric lighting in front of town hall with treats, followed by a free holiday show at the theatre. 250 kids thronged the theatre by 2:30pm. Later, Santa arrived at 7:30pm.

The Christmas tradition continued year after year. The more that the private and public-mixed site drew people in, the more that people expected out of the site. Newspaper banter and commentary slid back into conversations about civic pride. An editorial pointed out that front doors to municipal hall were strapped with barn hinges – and at the rear of municipal hall piles of trash had accumulated, which is also the front entrance of the Stanley Theatre where large crowds assembled.

Schmidt himself paid for a sidewalk erected at the rear of municipal hall in 1939. Later that year, new lighting was installed on the front of the Stanley The-atre. The name Stanley stretched across the building in big letters, while coming attractions were listed beneath under lighting, spanning one foot high by six-teen feet long. It was quite the spectacle.

Progress was being made, but the seeds had been sown for the development of a great public space. People were pres-ent, but the space was lacking, which leads us to the next iteration of this article - the era of the 1940-1960s that culminated in the development of a Civic Square. Stay tuned for Part III.

[FAR LEFT] Bob Hope and Shirly Ross in 1939 Some like it Hot, shown at the Stanley Theatre May 23, 1940

[TOP] Walter Brennan and Cedric Hardwicke in 1939 Stanley and Livingstone, shown at the Stanley Theatre May 2, 1940[ABOVE] Randolph Scott and Sally Blane in 1932 Heritage in the Desert, shown at the Stanley Theatre August 11, 1933

The Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment 19 Civic Avenue19onthepark.com(905) 640-2322

INFO 19 on the Park

Rhinestone Cowgirl: A Tribute to Dolly Parton Starring Leisa Way and featuring the Wayward Wind Band. This fabulous concert is designed to leave audiences amazed, hugely entertained and clamouring for more. The one liners, and commentaries Way delivers throughout the Tribute are entertaining and hilarious. However, the real magic lies in hearing Way sing Dolly's songs. $35pp..

SEPTEMBER 29, 8pm

Paper Bag Princess See this beloved book by children's author Robert Munsch come alive before your eyes. Professional ac-tors from To Be Determined Theatre Company tell the story of a strong-willed princess and a dragon. $15pp..

SEPTEMBER 30, 2pm

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She has a big torch. She melts and blends. She shapes, tinkers, and gives things an acid bath. She has a host of tiny tools, each with a special purpose.

She files, solders, saws, forges, casts, and polishes precious metals into works of art.

She meticulously crafts jewelry by hand, using primarily silver alloy, which - ironically - classifies her as a goldsmith (silversmiths tend to make hollow ware - plates, bowls, etc. - out of silver sheet metal). Goldsmithing is an ancient art, dating back to the roots of civilization.

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“She” is Monica Gennaro. Monica resides in a lovely countryside setting along McCowan Road within an island of settlement, surrounded by York Region Forests on all four sides. Her occupation - career and time - involves a lovely converted barn-studio named Beke Design, guarded lovingly by her studio-dogs. Monica's family is Hungarian, hailing from the historically disputed territory of Transylvania. She has a quick wit, revealed by some unexpected vampire jokes. In short summary, Monica is patient, dedicated, passionate, friendly and is precisely scientific.

The jewelry of Beke Design is primarily divided into collections: Geometric (triangles, disks, squares) and Nature Inspired (leaves and flowers). “I have never made jewelry of snowflakes, but rather the leaves for spring,” she says. This year Monica's tour schedule is full: she applied and was accepted for participation in 22 shows across Ontario (dates & locations available on her website). The shows produce sales, but more importantly, they generate commissions; she spent the last 2 months

crafting commissioned pieces.The jewelry of Beke Design is breathtaking and

beautiful. A single piece can take Monica from a full three days to more than a week of solid production time - this is not rapid paced production, but rather the result of painstakingly detailed work. “These are my babies, I love them,” she says, “but I have to sell them in order to make more.”

There are four ways to view Monica's work: (1) the Beke Design website; (2) the studio is open by appointment; (3) the studio will be open to the public during the Whitchurch-Stouffville Studio Tour; and (4) visit her while on tour at one of the shows. Monica guesses that she has participated in the W-S tour four or five times in the past.

A visit to Beke Design is already scheduled in this editor's calendar for that genuine and unforgettable Christmas present. See map on Page 16 for location. Note: unexpected arrivals are not welcome - certain artisan tasks cannot be interrupted without injury to the craft.

Beke Design15167 McCowan Rdwww.bekedesign.com(647) 269-1205

INFO W-S Studio TourOctober 13 & 14www.WSstudioTour.com(905) 640-2279

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A new church was recently built at the intersection of Sandiford and Hoover Park in Stouffville. Planning and funding the Stouffville Pentecostal Church project began 10 years ago. It has been a feat of endurance for the mid-sized congregation. Anyone belonging to the church is all smiles when asked about the new modern-looking building. Upon entering, a contemporary and bright Starbucks-like café appears on one side of the spacious lobby with a curved counter, pendant lighting, gas fireplace and bistro seating. Opposite the cafe is the doorway to the church offices.

Ahead is a large opening to the sanctuary, which immediately draws one in. Instead of reporting in to Pastor Jeff Laird as arranged, I B-lined for the sanctuary. The wide and open sanctuary is octagonal with a grid of taupe coloured sound absorption panels against white

walls. There must be well over a thousand of these panels; this clearly wasn’t an inexpensive or under-engineered project. The brown tones of the carpeting and cushioned chairs provide a softening effect.

The most amazing part of the sanctuary is a massive, white, octagonal ‘donut’ that floats overhead, with black space surrounding and centering it. I reflect on the similarity to the alien flying saucers seen in the movie Independence Day. I later learn that the overhead structure is appropriately referred to as the cloud. It supports lighting, as well as a sense of awe.

Back on track, I report in to Pastor Jeff, who begins the tour with the sanctuary. The wide entrance to the sanctuary can be closed with a series of tracked sliding glass doors. There are 425 seats, plus the balcony, that when finished will add another 225. Toward the rear of the seating, Pastor Jeff points out the 3-person tech booth where lighting, sound and video is managed. On either side, behind glass with optional curtains are soundproof viewing areas that are wired for sound and video, presumably for small children and nursing mothers.

At the head of the sanctuary is an elevated broad stage. Overhead and to the rear is a large video screen. Pastor Jeff explains that every station on stage is equipped with a personal mixer and computer hook-up. Front fill speakers are built into the stairs below the stage. A prompting screen is at the rear of the room. The technological component of this new church is stunning. Everything in the space points to an emphasis on experience, which I later learn is quite intentional.

Although I have only met him once, Pastor Jeff strikes me as a very positive, kind and an accommodating individual. He is middle in age – not old, but wise.

Stouffville PentecostalA NEW CHURCH

189 Sandiford Drive, StouffvilleGrand Opening Fun Day: September 15Grand Opening Evening Concert: Featuring a band from Nashville, September 15Grand Opening Service: September 16www.spcfamily.ca; (905) 640-5696

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ABOVEThe new Pentecostal church on Sandiford Drive in Stouffville. The landscape is still a work in progress, but the interior will be complete in time for Grand Opening Weekend.

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Apparently, he started in Stouffville fresh out of bible school back in 1991. From here, he moved with his wife Helen and three boys to Ottawa and Burlington, gathering experience along the way. Pastor Jeff was called back to Stouffville in 2009, which is when planning the new church commenced. The Stouffville Pentecostal Church dates to 1968 when it got started in the Altona Community Centre. In 1973 they bought land and built a church on Stouffville’s Main Street. Despite an addition being built in 1985, the expanding congregation was to outgrow the space. This is their 50th anniversary.

The tour continues. Hallways to either side of the sanctuary lead to different areas: a multi-purpose room and offices to one side, and a children’s wing (that is compliant with the day care act), complete with reception desk and iPad check-in, to the other. There is a nursery, four kids' rooms, and a sound-proofed room for older kids and young adults. Most spaces are wired for sound and video. Pastor Jeff explains that the church was designed to accommodate a Phase 2 expansion, perhaps including a gymnasium, showers, banquet facility, and more space for summer camps. “We did the right thing and patiently planned for the next 50 years,” he said.

While touring Stouffville Pentecostal it becomes clear that this is not an ordinary church. It is advanced, modern, informal and the language used to describe things, such as stage vs altar, is different. Is it a church or a community social hub? Pastor Jeff explains that this church isn’t about ritual and prescribed liturgy, but rather focused on fellowship - a community that celebrates together.

In short, I read that Pentecostals believe that faith must be powerfully experiential, and not something found merely through ritual or thinking.

Pentecostal worship is designed to bring about an experience of God moving within them, and to this end the atmosphere, worship-leading and music encourage this. The gifts of the spirit are often demonstrated during church services, sometimes quite dramatically. There can be a great deal of active involvement, as the worshippers may dance, clap and share experiences.

Pentecostalism began among the poor and disadvantaged in North Ameri-ca, predominantly in the USA at the start of the Twentieth century. It adapts easily to local traditions and incorporates local music and other cultural elements in wor-ship, enabling people to retain elements of their spirituality when they move to a Pentecostal church. This adaptability has also made it easy for non-Pentecostal churches to include Pentecostal elements.

The Pentecostal movement in

Canada evolved similarly to other parts of the world. In 1920 there were 27 Pentecostal churches; today there are more than 1100 affiliated churches in Canada. From 1981 to 1995, Pentecostal officials estimated an increase from 300,000 to 500,000 active participants in Canadian Pentecostal churches, while membership in other Christian denominations declined overall. There are now over 250 million Pentecostals around the world, who make up more than 10% of all Christians. Some writers suggest the number is more like 500 million.

A tour of the new church is recom-mended. Consider joining Stouffville Pentecostal Church on their Grand Opening Fun Day September 15, and/or the Grand Opening Service September 16; all members of the public are invited.

RIGHT Pastor Jeff Laird takes time in the sanctuary to talk about the finer features of the church.

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September 8: Opening Day for Apple picking. Bring the family for a day of fun at the farm. September and October Weekends: Fall fun at Applewood. Apple and pumpkin picking, wagon rides, straw bale mountain and more. October 6-8: Thanksgiving Weekend at Applewood. Enjoy some picking and stop by the winery and pick up a bottle of something new. Try a bottle of Trio, it's the perfect Thanksgiving Dinner wine.For More: 12416 McCowan Rd.; applewoodfarmwinery.com

September 13, October 11, November 15: Join Daniela Mazzaferro, Small Business Consultant for the York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) for a free one-on-one business consultation locally at the W-S Library. Whether starting up a new business or are already established, Daniela can review your ideas and business needs together. If you are growing a business, YSBEC may be able to provide information about financial opportunities for expanding staff, space or capital investment. Registration is free and secures your spot for a private one-hour session. Appointments are scheduled between 10a.m. to 3p.m. and spaces are very limited. Registration: Daniela.mazzaferro@york.ca, 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71584.

Free Small Business Consultations

Opening Day for Apple Picking

Paint your own Piece WorkshopsSeptember 8, 22, 27 & 30: Alison Jackson hosts four paint-your-own-furniture workshops in September at Redefined Finds in Downtown Stouffville. Each course features various themes, skills and emphasis. In fact, Alison hosts workshops of all kinds on a monthly basis (12 courses in Sept.) including such titles as Fall Wreath Workshop, Learn to Embroider and Soap Carving. For More: 6258 Main Street; www.redefinedfinds.ca

Night at the W-S MuseumSeptember 28, 5-9pm: The Museum will be participating in Culture Days by offering FREE admission to a very special evening event. There will be several fun activities taking place: a 3D pen workshops “teaser” for an event being held at the site starting late October; Velvet Sunrise will be on site offering samples of their coffee; 19 on the Park staff will be there with a craft activity; Walking tours of the site will be provided by local historian, Fred Robbins; Soup will be on in the historic kitchen; and, there will be an archeology themed station. For More: 905-727-8954 ext. 71584; townofws.ca/museum

September 18, 7-9pm: This class is geared towards families on the go. Simple, economical dinner ideas based on solid food handling techniques. Menu includes: essential steps to making a successful leaf salad/basic vinaigrette sliced tomato mushroom salad with parmesan; rosemary chicken thighs with roast veg-etable marrow; 30 minutes tomato based pork and potato stew; and creamy fat free garlic and herb linguine. Bring an inspiring child-foodie an experience cooking together. $50pp+ HST.For More: 905-642-9074; fcutrara.com

Cooking Class - Families on the Go

DuckFest 2018!September 23, 12-4pm: DuckFest is day to sample and celebrate duck for all that visit on the grounds of Canada’s leading duck farm. This is an event to celebrate great food and showcase local restaurant talents from across Central Ontario. Visit the 15-20 chef stations sampling different & delicious ways to enjoy duck, including Duck Spiedini, Pulled Duck Meat, Smoked Duck Breast, Duck Burgers, Duck Confit and more. It is a free event, with free parking; rain or shine. Great in-store specials on that day only. Donations to Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority greatly appreciated. Foodies should not miss this event.For More: 15351 Warden Avenue; www.kingcoleducks.com

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We had the opportunity to check in with Twilight Forest after the article we published in our last edition, but this time at Willow Beach on Lake Simcoe. We learned a lot more about their kayaks: they are very stable, fast, can hold up to 360lbs and yet can be moved by a single person, especially with an innovative wheel that attaches to the front, are self-draining so no need to bale water out, and most of all, they have a very comfortable seat and back rest that allow you to spend many hours on the water, whether just going for a leisure paddle, working out or fishing. We now know why their motto is “reinvent being in nature”.For More: www.twilightforest.ca; 905-888-6659

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October 6, 13, and 22: 3 days to have your say! If you are un-able to cast your vote on Election Day (Monday, October 22) or want to avoid potential line ups, two Advance Vote dates will be held on Saturday, October 6 and Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ballantrae Community Centre (Wards 1, 2, and 3) and Municipal Offices (Wards 4, 5, and 6). For More: elections.townofws.ca

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Harvest Bake Sale September 29-30, 11am-5pm: join Joyous Light Candles for their Harvest Bake Sale. Find all your favourites handmade by the sisters of Holy Theotokos Convent: Baklava, Galaktoboureko, Spanakopita/Tiropita, Tzatziki, Tarama, Karidopita, Melomak-arona, Kourambiedes, Pecan Pie, Portuguese Custard Tarts, Tsou-reki and 7-Grain Bread, and try some Greek coffee. For More: 4369 Faulkner Ave.; joyouslightcandles.ca.

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Fresh Eggs & Single Harvest Honey Anytime that the sign is out front: Mr. Jones makes the most fantastic single harvest honey that contains the flavours of the season, from spring to fall. The honey is sold in mason jars for $10. He also sells fresh eggs, gathered daily. The setting is pristine, often with wild turkeys, and the mild mannered elderly dog may share some fur with pant legs. For More: 3592 St. John’s Sideroad

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Small Batch Home-Raised Perennials Weekends in September: Perennial Place has perennials avail-able throughout spring & summer, focusing on what's in bloom at the time. The eccentric Swiss-born gardener and grower is a treat to visit with - he is great one-on-one. See the gardens then buy the plants. Expect random sales throughout the fall. For More: 3236 St. John's Sideroad

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Fall Festivities Saturdays Starting September 30: Strawberry Creek Farms hosts Fall Festivities every Saturday, as well as PA Days and Thanksgiving Monday, from 9am-4:30pm. They will have Wagon Rides, a Pumpkin Cannon Demonstration and unlimited access to our Corn Maze only $6.00 pp+HST. The Farm market is open Monday-Saturday, 9am-6pm.For More: 17471 Woodbine Ave. (enter from Davis Drive)

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Triple Sweet Corn Anytime that produce is on the wagon by the road: Beyond strawberries, Trapper Bob Farm specializes in super sweet, bi-colored corn known as Triple Sweet. They have a variety of fruits and vegetables in season. Please call ahead to check what is available as they update the phone message daily. Open Monday through Saturday when produce is available.For More: 16864 Warden Ave.; 905-836-6358

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Off the Beaten PathWeekends: Nature’s Gift Orchard is located just south of Aurora Rd. on the east side of Warden. Look for the sign. They offer eggs, honey and several varieties of pick your own apples. Apple picking should begin by mid-September and carry through until mid-October. Open weekends from 10am-5pm. For More: 14847 Warden Ave., 416-230-9197

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Emergency Vehicles• If you encounter an emergency vehicle outside the

roundabout, pull over before entering• If you encounter an emergency vehicle inside the

roundabout, exit as soon as possible, and then pull over if necessary

• Never stop within a roundabout

Pedestrians • Pedestrians must cross the roads outside the roundabout

and should never use the center island• Yield to pedestrians and stop when pedestrians are crossing• Pedestrians cross one direction of traffic at a time

and utilize the center median

R UNDABOUT ETIQUETTEFor more information go to townofws.ca/roundabouts

1 Approaching and Entering • Always slow down while approaching a roundabout • Stop for any pedestrians or cyclists using the crosswalk • Yield to any traffic or cyclists currently in the

roundabout and stop if needed • Proceed only when there is a safe gap in traffic

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Cyclists• Cyclists may use a roundabout as any other vehicle,

and obey all highway traffic laws, or• Cyclists may dismount and use the roundabout as a pedestrian • Traffic must always be cautious of all cyclists at all times

Two-Lane Roundabouts• Some roundabouts have more than one lane within them• If you are exiting a roundabout at the first exit, enter

and stay in the outer lane• If you are exiting a roundabout after the first exit, remain

in the inner lane and exit from that lane• Always signal exits

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2 Within the Roundabout • Always drive counter-clockwise • Drive slow and be alert for entering traffic • Never pass another vehicle or stop within a roundabout • Remember all entering traffic must yield to you

3 Exiting • Always signal your exit • Stop for any pedestrians or cyclists using the crosswalk • Continue down your street and do not stop close

to the roundabout

COMMUNITYNEWSTHE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE

September 1 - October 14

Stouffville Reads!

Listen to “The Talk of the Town” every day of the week on WhiStle FM 102.9 - news,

Customer Service: (905) 640-1900 or (855) 642-TOWN (8696)Town Hall: 111 Sandiford Dr., Stouffville ON L4A 0Z8 townofws.ca

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events and happenings around Whitchurch-Stouffville!

Agendas for Council and Public meetings will be available for review at the Municipal Offices, Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library and on our website at 12 p.m. (noon) the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Upcoming Council Meetings:• Tues., September 11, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.• Tues., September 25, 2018 - 3:00 p.m.

Council Meetings take place in the Council Chambers, 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, unless otherwise noted. To listen to the Council meetings live, visit townofws.ca/cmlivestream. Also follow our Twitter account @ws_townhall for live updates during council meetings.

Notice of Council Meetings Museum News

P.A. Day Workshop: Get Cooking!Monday, September 249 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Learn to prepare a variety of seasonal recipes. Work in a historic kitchen & a modern one! Crafts, games and a tour of the Museum included.

Recommended ages: 5-12. Pre-registration is required. Workshop: 5983 Before Care: 5984 After Care: 5985

Culture Days: Night at the W-S MuseumFriday, September 285 - 9 p.m.

The Museum will be participating in Culture Days by offering FREE admission to a special evening event! New Step 4 U will be on site doing a “teaser” for their upcoming series of 4, 3D pen workshops being held at the site starting late October. Walking Tours of the site will provided, soup will be on in the historic kitchen, and you can make a craft to take home! There will be lots to see and do!

Call 905-727-8954 for more information.

Don’t miss out! Mark your calendars for Stouffville Reads 2018 on Thursday, October 18th at Spring Lakes Golf Course.

Bring your friends and join us for an evening to celebrate reading and community! The 2018 Stouffville Reads theme is Heroes. Find the list of the Stouffville Reads Community Champions and their book selections at wsplibrary.ca.

Tickets will cost $30 and will be available to purchase at the Library.

Upcoming Public Meetings:• Tues., September 25, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

(if required)

All Candidates Meeting

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library will be hosting an all-candidates meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Stouffville District Secondary School, 801 Hoover Park Drive.

Between 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. residents will be able to informally chat with the candidates, auditorium doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and candidate speeches will run from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. This will be the only all-candidates meeting held before the municipal election on October 22. There is no registration required for this program.

Find more details in the library or on the library’s website www.wsplibrary.ca

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Council will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended to present and obtain public input on the Town’s proposed development charges by-law and underlying background study.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law.

The meeting is to be held:Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.Council Chambers, 111 Sandiford DriveStouffville, Ontario L4Y 0Z8

Copies of the proposed by-law and the background study have been available online at the Town’s website at townofws.ca since June 28, 2018.

Interested persons may express their comments at the Meeting and/or in writing addressed to the Town Clerk at the above address no later than 3:00 p.m. on September 13, 2018. All submissions received in writing, as well as those opinions expressed at the Meeting will be considered prior to Council’s decision, which is anticipated during the regular Council Meeting of September 25, 2018.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Brian Parrott, Director of Finance/Treasurer at brian.parrott@townofws.ca or 905 640 -1910 (ext. 2243)

Changes to Development Charges

Schoolhouse Group of Artists

19th Annual Art ShowSaturday October 13, 2018

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Art demonstrations, free draw & refreshments; VISA and MASTERCARDaccepted. Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment - Nineteen on the Park.

Library Hours

After Labour Day:Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.