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RESOURCES ISSUE
• WINTER FOODS
The Whitchurch 3 Mile Diet
• PROGRAMMING
Last Minute Summer Camps
• CULTURE
Upcoming Summer Events
• HERITAGE
A Doors Open Preview
• DOWNTOWN FEATURED
Stouffville Yoga Life
New: The Bike Asylum
Branding at the Bakehouse
Isidora Romantin i
STOUFFVILLE YOGA LIFE
S tory P age 8
4th Annual Stouffville
Dash for Diabetes
Sunday, June 18, 8:00am
5km Run & Walk
Kids 1km Race Course
www.dashfordiabetes.ca
RESOURCES: WINTER FOODS
1 VELVET SUNRISE
100 Ringwood Dr, Unit #8
velvetsunrise.ca
Although focused on the wholesale trade,
V.S. welcomes visitors that are in need of
a fresh cup or pound of coffee. You often
can observe coffee roasting in progress. V.S.
sells organic granola, hot chocolate, teas
and coffee-making gear.
2 APPLEWOOD FARM & WINERY
12416 McCowan Rd
applewoodfarmwinery.com
Although A.F.W. closes over the winter
months, I had a few items remaining in
the wine cellar from last season: Smokin’
Apple, an ice apple wine with an infusion of
spices, and Hopped Amber Cider - a great
drink on a hot day.
3 DIVERSITY FARMS
2572 Vandorf Road
diversityfarms.ca
D.F. is a family farm producing small heard,
grass fed & finished beef (‘finished’ is a
distinction) and fresh eggs; no chemicals.
Eggs can be picked up daily on an honour
system, while beef should be ordered
ahead. D.F. will sell any quantity of beef from one steak to a quarter cow.
The Whitchurch 3 Mile Diet
Sourcing Winter Foods
I was bragging about the abundance of local
food I had been sourcing - to the irritation of
anyone around me. Rooting out these fresh foods
represented an adventure and new found wealth.
A bonus - these foods are better and cheaper than
products coming from afar in shipping containers.
I made a personal bet: I bet I can live a month
consuming only local food products that are
sourced off-season; hence the “Whitchurch Diet”.
In March I made the announcement to my wife (to
her dismay and continued patience) and started
collecting food, while filling the freezers and wine
cellar in the process.
I poured local wine into mason jars to produce
what I would later call “near-vinegar”; contrary
to popular belief, week-old wine may be off, but it
certainly isn’t vinegar yet. I collected duck, grassfed & finished beef, free range eggs, local honey,
potatoes, carrots, free run chicken, microgreens,
lamb and wheatgrass juice.
4 KING COLE DUCKS
I made some exceptions right off the bat: Organic
Coffee and Granola - sourced and roasted by
Velvet Sunrise in Ringwood; Olive Oil from
Gallucci’s family farm in Italy, but bottled locally;
Salt & Pepper - the only seasoning I used for the
oncoming few weeks.
5 “MR. JONES”
I grew accustomed to putting honey in the
morning coffee instead of milk, starting the day
with a tall glass of wheatgrass juice, crunching on
carrots and granola at lunch, and having a salad
with every dinner.
15351 Warden Ave
kingcoleducks.com
K.C.D. has a modern store, open 7 days.
Many duck products are pre-cooked and
can be prepared in less than 30 minutes,
including Roast Duck à l’Orange, Smoked
Duck Breast and Confit Roasted Legs. Other
products are available, such as whole duck,
duck feet, and a variety of Ontario sauces,
wild game and cheeses.
3592 St. John’s Sideroad
no web address
Mr. Jones is a retired gentleman on a small
picturesque farm. He sells small and large
jars of dark golden honey, and farm fresh
eggs. Mr. Jones harvests his honey only
in autumn so that you can taste the full
spectrum of the season’s flavours. It is
amazing how little good food costs.
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There were unavoidable disruptions - the Mayor’s
Dinner, my 50th birthday (scallops & California
wine), and an Easter weekend away. I missed being
deprived of bread, cheese, pizza, beer, ketchup,
bacon, exotic fruit, butter, tonic and milk; basically,
all the things that shorten one’s life span.
At the end of the month, I lost about 6 pounds
and proved eating locally off-season is possible,
although it could have been more interesting with
the addition of canned fruits, frozen vegetables,
dried herbs and a local dairy. The area I sourced
food from was roughly 10km x 10km, or - from a
centre radius - the 3 mile diet.
Recipes
Best Saturday Breakfast:
King Cole Smoked Duck Breast, sliced.
Diversity Farms Eggs, hard-boiled.
Simpson White Potatoes, fried in a little duck fat.
DynamicGreens Wheatgrass Juice.
Velvet Sunrise Coffee with tsp. of Mr. Jones’ Honey.
Best Lunch:
Diversity Farms Hamburger, no bun.
Basil Sprouts and Carrot Slices.
Clever Dripper non-dairy Latte w/Frothed Honey.
Best Dinner 1:
Simpson Spiralized Carrot “Noodles” with
Nun Better Tomato Sauce.
Greenbelt Microgreens Salad with Gallucci
Olive Oil & Baco Noir near-Vinegar.
Gallucci 2014 Baco Noir Red Wine.
Granola doused in Honey, served frozen.
Best Dinner 2:
Brined 8-pound Gallucci Chicken, Rubbed in Salt and Slow Grilled, with Roasted Simpson Red
Potatoes and Spicy Greenbelt Microgreen Mix Salad
Willow Springs 2014 Moraine White Wine
Elements
Although limited ingredients available in Winter,
these elements are still very capable of making a
variety of dishes, such as:
Lamb or Beef Stew
Eggs Benedict with Smoked Duck
Smoked Duck Omlette
Sliced Chicken on Basil Sprout Salad
Roast Beef or Steaks
Chicken Soup
Home Made Steak Fries
Honey Glazed Carrots with Granola Crust
Spiralized Carrots with Meat Balls
Duck Confit or Roast Duck à l’Orange
Nun Better Sweet Bread with Strawberry Jam
Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings
Honey Roasted Chicken
Frozen Strawberry Jam Granola Balls
Potato & Carrot Latkes
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JOYOUS LIGHT CANDLES
4369 Faulkner Ave
joyouslightcandles.ca
Holy Theotokos Convent is the home
to Joyous Light Candles and the Nun
Better brand. The nuns operate a very
nice shop that features hand-made
beeswax candles, jams & jellies,
home made spaghetti sauce, soaps
and baked goods. Open 11-7 daily.
SIMPSON PRODUCE
15152 Highway 48
no web address
S.P. sells carrots, corn, onions, horse
apples, potatoes and squash. Most of
these Ontario products are available
in winter, but the carrots and potatoes
are Whitchurch grown. A giant bag of
potatoes or carrots costs very little.
They were open everytime I checked.
DYNAMICGREENS WHEATGRASS
16128 Ninth Line
dynamicgreens.com
D.W. makes wheatgrass juice product
that is field grown, unpasteurized,
flash frozen and vacuum packed for
year-round use. Wheatgrass juice is
supposed to provide your body with
the basic fuel it needs. Farm pick up
is available Wednesdays & Saturdays.
GALLUCCI WINERY
13204 Ninth Line
gallucciwinery.com
G.W. produces and sells Ontario
wines. Some of the wines are made
from grapes grown on site, such as
the Baco Noir. G.W. also sells Italian
meals ready-to-go, free run chicken
(raised behind the winery), and olive
oil from their family farm in Italy.
Vivian Rd
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Greenbelt
Microgreens
Applewood 2
Farm & Winery
Stouffville Rd
Bethesda Sd Rd
STOUFFVILLE
Stouffville Rd
GORMLEY
Gallucci
Winery
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Willow
Springs
Winery 10
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PRESTON
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York-Durham Line
Diversity
3 Farms
St. Johns SDRD
La
Warden
VANDORF
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BALLANTRAE
Simpson
Produce 7
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Ontario
Lamb
McCow
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Highwa
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Mr.Jones
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St. Johns Sideroad 5
Highwa
Joyous Light
Candles
DynamicGreens
Wheatgrass
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WILLOW SPRINGS WINERY
5572 Bethesda Road
willowspringswinery.com
W.S.W. produces and sells Ontario
wines, including award winning Testa
Ice Wines. Some of the wines are
made from grapes grown on site,
such as Moraine White and Awesome
Blossom Rose; both being a great
choice for a hot summer day.
REESOR’S MARKET & BAKERY
5758 Main Street
reesors.ca/town-market
R.M.B. specializes in Ontario produce,
artisanal cheeses, deli meats, baked
goods, entrees, soups and salads.
None of their ‘broadly local’ products
was sourced for the “Whitchurch
Diet”, but R.M.B. remains an excellent
resource.
GREENBELT MICROGREENS
12589 Woodbine Ave
greenbeltmicrogreens.ca
G.M. produces microgreen products
and salad mixes to serve the GTA
market. Products are Certified
Organic, hand harvested, and
meticulously washed and chilled for
safety. Check for availability at Metro
and Longo’s.
ONTARIO LAMB
15452 Warden Ave
ontariolamb.ca
Ontario Lamb (aka. Newmarket Meat
Packers) is located across from King
Cole Ducks. This is another familyrun, long-standing farm business.
O.L. produces superior quality lamb,
sheep and goat products. Available
only at grocery stores.
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R E S O U R C E S : P R O G R A M M I N G & E D U C AT I O N
A Selective Guide
Some folks plan far ahead, having booked their
kids into summer camps in the first quarter of the
year, while others wait for the prodding of warm
weather, or have a few gaps to fill over the summer
months. A few of the area’s camp options are
highlighted below, public and private. [Map Pg. 6]
Town of W-S Camps: General
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is a reliable
resource for camps; there are many choices and ample
capacity, even at this date. The usual programming
(sports, Kindercamp, Camp Stouffville, etc.) are well
represented, but let’s focus on the new and unusual
instead; see below. For more info see townofws.ca/en/
recreation/camps.aspx.
Ooey Gooey Science Camp (Ages 5-8)
Campers will explore the wonderful world of science,
as they become junior scientists for the week. They’ll
go on a number of science adventures, where they’ll
have a chance to design, create, experiment, make
flubber, slime, play dough and more.
Entrepreneur Showcase (Ages 9-12)
Have you ever wanted to create your own product or
business? Come out and spend a week creating and
developing your ideas. On the last day you will get to
present your product or business to a group of judges
who will decide if they would support your business.
Economics Camp (Ages 9-12)
Learning about Economics can be fun! Campers will
be able to buy, sell and trade fun money in their own
make-believe camp world creating their own economy.
A great introduction to some important life skills.
Future Engineers Camp (Ages 6-11)
Build robotics and electronic toys using motors, gears,
circuits, lights, cables, and switches. While building,
playing and taking the projects apart, campers will learn
basic concepts of engineering and science, and gain
valuable team work skills in this fun, hands-on camp.
Hotshots: The Art of Photography (Ages 9-13)
This camp offers a rare opportunity for your child
to venture into artistic territory like never before.
Participants will begin with a wide range of structured
photo assignments. They will discover the benefits of
critical thinking and experiment with innovative ideas
to express their thoughts and feelings visually.
DIY (Do It Yourself) & Crafty Camp (Ages 9-12)
This is the go-to place to get your creativity on. Campers
will create Do it Yourself inspired projects, as well as a
variety of different crafty projects. Get ready for a great
week of hands on fun.
Town of W-S Camps: Camp Vandorf
Experience summer camp in an environment that’s
both fun & educational. Each week of summer camp
includes indoor & outdoor games, baking, arts & crafts,
playground time, visits to the Museum’s Heritage
buildings and a “water day”. (Ages 5-12).
Canada, eh? at Museum & Community Ctr.
Celebrate & learn about all things Canadian in honour
of Canada’s 150th birthday! Each day brings a wide
variety of themed activities, including baking, games,
and crafts.
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LAST MINUTE SUMMER CAMPS
Mix & Match Mania at Museum & Community Ctr.
Variety is the name of the game! Each day brings a new
theme: animals, art, science, the outdoors & more!
Town of W-S Camps: 19 on the Park
Young Actors Theatre Camp (Ages 9-16)
The professional artists of MOTUS O Dance Theatre
will lead young performers through creating their own
production, including how to create monologues as well
as many performance skills. Confidence, self-esteem
and teamwork are some of the attributes that are built
into your budding young actor. This year’s theme is
Beatlemania, featuring the iconic songs of the Beatles.
Triple Threat Advanced Actor Technique (Ages 5-7)
This camp is a one week intensive training for those
who have previously attended a full session of a Motus
O Young Actors camp (either March Break or Summer)
at 19 on the Park. This camp will feature advanced
techniques - singing, acting and dancing. This year
will feature a mini version of the beloved musical Les
Miserables.
The Latcham Gallery
Summer Art Camp (Ages 5-16)
Each week students will explore a variety of media
and techniques to engage and inspire them in an
environment that is encouraging and educational.
Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Print Making and Mixed
Media will be introduced. Trips into the Gallery space
to see the exhibition take place each week.
Summer Art Camp (Ages 10-16)
Lead by filmmaker/artist Daniel Crawford, students will
develop animated stories from the ground up through
character and set design, animation, photography and
post production. By combining drawing, sculpture,
movement, sound and lighting with the excitement
of experimentation and collaboration, students will
share and discover a dynamic and exhilarating range of
artistic interests to bring their imaginations to life.
Private Horse Riding Camps
Destiny Equestrian Complex
DEC offers child and adult training camps specializing in
beginners & natural horsemanship for summer break,
winter holidays & March break. 8 sessions over the
summer are available. Located at 15443 Ninth Line. For
more information see destinyequestrian.wixsite.com.
Forward Riding School at Snow Ridge Canada
FRS offers 8 sessions of summer camp. Located
at 4341 Stouffville Rd. For more information see
forwardridingschool.com.
Pause Awhile Equestrian Camp
The goal of PAEC is to indulge children’s love of horses
in a knowledgeable, safe and kind environment.
PAEC offers 9 summer sessions. Activities include
riding lessons, horsemanship, stable management,
swimming, canoeing, fishing and arts and crafts.
Located at 13243 McCowan Rd For more info see
pauseawhilehorseriding.com.
Private Science Camp
CyberCamp Robotics Academy
Have a fun time learning how to design, build and
program the brand new Lego Mindstorms EV3 robots to
solve exciting challenges based on real-world problems.
Week-long themed programs for girls and boys aged 9
and up. Learn at your own pace, under the guidance
of experienced, award-winning Stouffville and Toronto
teachers and the Ontario Director of FIRST Lego League
Robotics. CyberCamp Stouffville is located at Stouffville
District Secondary School on Hoover Park Dr. There
are 4 sessions scheduled. For more information see
cybercamp.ca.
Private Golf Camps
Many golf camps are available. Consult with Ballantrae
Golf Academy, Little Swingers Junior Golf Camp at
Spring Lakes, and Meadowbrook Junior Golf Camp.
Private Dance Camps
Many dance camps are available. Consult with
Stouffville Academy of Music and Dance (86 Ringwood
Dr.), Dance Creations (61 Ringwood Dr.), and York
Dance Academy (30 Innovator Ave.).
Private Nature Camps
Adventureland Summer Camp
Camp Adventureland, operated by Scouts Canada for
boys and girls aged 6 - 15, is located at Woodland Trails
Scout Camp at 14919 Kennedy Rd. Adventureland
features day camp, overnight camp & leadership
development. 275 acre Woodlands Trails has forests,
campsites, trails, mountain biking, high ropes & pool.
See greatertoronto.scouts.ca/ca/camp-adventureland.
Willowgrove Day Camp
With 100 acres there is a forest, clean-flowing stream
& pond, swimming pools, shady retreats, sports fields,
barns, mountain biking trails, playgrounds and wall
climbing. W.D.C. property includes an actual working
farm with a full complement of livestock. Throughout
the program, the intent is to help children learn new
skills, build self-confidence, make new friends, and
develop an appreciation and respect for the out of
doors. 9 sessions are available. See willowgrove.ca.
Muskoka Woods CITYCAMP
M.W.C. is a mobile day camp in neighbourhoods across
the GTA. For 2 weeks in August, it comes to Springvale
Baptist Church at 3885 Stouffville Rd. Kids 6-12 years
old will grow, learn, laugh and have unforgettable fun.
Huge water slides, archery, skateboarding, bazooka
ball, team-building, arts, nature experiences & all kinds
of creativity-boosting activities make every day exciting.
For more info see muskokawoods.com/citycamp.
Earthbound Kids Summer Camps
Located just across the Town border by a few hundred
feet on the Uxbridge-Pickering Townline Rd. (Hoover Park
Dr.), E.K. has close ties to the Stouffville community. E.K.
allows children to be children in a natural environment,
in natural play spaces and in naturally occurring
teaching moments. Summer Camp for children 4-12
years of age includes horsebackriding, soccer, beach
volley ball, zip-lining, organic gardening and animal
education. For more info see earthboundkids.ca.
Summer Art Camp at The Latcham Gallery
R E S O U R C E S : C U LT U R E
C U LT U R E N O T E S
Note from The Latcham Gallery
We have a great spring exhibition coming up that we are very excited about.
Revel is a multi-layered, totally-immersive installation of light, sound and
shadow by Taiwanese-Canadian artist Ed Pien. It is a meditation on the way
the past can sometimes haunt our present. The work is a response to Pien’s
experiences while working with immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers
overseas as they explored their past and their hopes of the future related
to concepts of home. Revel runs from May 18 – July 1 with a reception and
artist’s talk on Thursday June 22nd.
One of the Latcham Gallery’s curator Chai Duncan’s favourite things is to get
out into the gallery to engage curious visitors who may have wandered in
from Main Street. They may have paused in front of an artwork with a look of
delight, concentration or sometimes confusion. Duncan says it is a privilege to
be able to engage these visitors, sharing with them the history, background
and context of a given piece and attempting to convey why the works on view
are relevant to our community in 2017. “I sometimes think of my job as that
of a translator” Duncan says, working to convey the thought processes of the
artists on view, that he has gleaned from visits to those artists’ studios.
Right now we are gearing up for another fantastic summer with six weeks of
full day camp, and the launch of our massive community initiative to celebrate
Canada’s 150th birthday called: THE LEAF PROJECT. With a nod to Stouffville’s
rural roots, and to illustrate that we are all connected as a community, we want
to create a mobile with leaf shaped art that speaks to everyone’s uniqueness.
Our Goal? 1000 submissions from our community! For the template, and
information on how you or your group can contribute to this community piece
go to: www.latchamgallery.ca.
but it was a complicated time to be a pacifist” says playwright Johnny Wideman. “It was clear that
Canada was wrestling - in a very real way - with what it meant to protect freedom of beliefs. That’s
what the war was about, and this is what we set out to explore in Yellow Bellies.”
The play was written and researched across the country, with Johnny Wideman writing in
Stouffville and Waterloo, and Rebecca Steiner in Winnipeg. Using archival documents, letters,
diaries, recordings and newspaper clippings from the Mennonite Archives of Ontario and the
Mennonite Heritage Centre Archives in Winnipeg, the playwrights focused on the experiences of
Mennonites from across Canada, a faith group who actively lobbied for Alternative Service rights
and bore the brunt of patriotic discrimination at that time.
“As we began researching and interviewing we realized that this was still a relevant and contentious
story” says Steiner, co-director and co-writer. “The term ‘Yellow Bellies’ became a question. We
want audiences to ask how does someone become a hero?” The play invites you to think on this
as you meet the characters in the play - characters who, at times, speak verbatim the words and
writings of World War Two Conscientious Objectors, some of whom resided here in Stouffville
and Markham. Yellow Bellies will be playing at Nineteen on the Park, June 10th at 8pm. Tickets
are $29 available online at www.nineteenonthepark.com or at the Box Office.
Note from Whitchurch-Stouffville Pubic Library
The summer programs at the library kick off alongside the Strawberry Festival and it all starts
with Strawberry Tea and Storytime on June 30th from 11 am-12 pm (ages 3-6) or 2-3 pm (ages
7 and up). We celebrate our love of strawberries by wearing red or pink, serving strawberry tea,
strawberry desserts, and reading our favourite book about strawberries.
Note from Nineteen on the Park
Canada’s 150 Celebration marks an occasion to reacquaint ourselves with our
history. It encourages Canadians to recall our historical highlights, while also
giving a chance to familiarize ourselves with the forgotten stories. Stouffvillebased theatre company, Theatre of the Beat, has set out to tell one of these
forgotten stories with their original, historical drama, Yellow Bellies.
It’s 1941. With war raging in Europe and conscription looming over Canada,
Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King makes a shocking declaration.
He vowed, even while the Nazis were taking ground in Europe, that he would
protect the rights of individuals and religious groups whose beliefs prohibited
participation in military service. Under the protection of the Order in Council,
young, pacifist men were sent to Northern work camps for “Alternative
Service.” Their tasks: building highways and national parks, farming, mining,
and fighting forest fires.
Officially, these individuals were called Conscientious Objectors (COs) because their beliefs disallowed killing, under any circumstances. But these
men were home, relatively safe, while their neighbours, schoolmates, and
siblings were overseas, risking their lives in the fight against Fascism. So the
term Conscientious Objector became synonymous with coward and traitor.
“Conscientious Objectors, keep the hell out of this shop!” read a wartime
storefront, and terms like “Yellow Bellies” and “Hitler-Lovers” dominated local
newspaper headlines about the COs. “Canada celebrates its peaceful history,
The Whitebread Art Camp has been running for over 20 years and returns once again, held at the
Lemonville Community Centre for ages 8-11 during July 10-14th or July 24-28th. The art camp is
led by local retired teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Whitebread, and kids get an opportunity to learn and
create many different formats and types of new and different art projects throughout the week
that they can all take home.
The most exciting news at the library this summer is the big changes we are making to our
Summer Reading Club which runs from Monday, June 26 until Thursday, August 31. For the first
time ever at Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library, the TD Summer Reading Club will be online!
You can track your reading progress by creating your own personal account and log your pages
read whenever you want! The theme of this year’s reading club will be all things Canada in
honour of Canada’s 150 birthday - we will celebrate Canadian authors, books and places through
books. We will have lots of prizes and events taking place at the library where you can come in
to win!
The teen summer reading program is also happening online! For ages 12 and up, teens can read
and report online on their own schedule for a chance to win prizes throughout the summer. The
grand prize at the end of the summer for the teen reading club will be Beats by Dre earbuds.
Finally, we are hosting our first Teen after hours drop in at the temporary library on June 30th
from 4-8 pm! We will celebrate the end of the school semester and the beginning of summer
(and summer reading) at the closed library after hours.
Sunday, June 18, 8:00am
4th Annual Stouffville Dash for Diabetes, Charity 5km Run & Walk
and a Kids 1km Race Course. See www.dashfordiabetes.ca 5
Doors Open
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Summer Camp Sites
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St. Johns Sideroad
Ballantrae
Golf Academy
BALLANTRAE
VANDORF
Ballantrae
Tennis & Soccer
Destiny
Equestrian
Complex
Aurora Rd
Camp Vandorf
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Sanctuary
Kennedy
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Adventureland
Summer Camp
MUSSELMAN’S
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York-Durham Line
Vandorf Sideroad
PRESTON
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York Equestrian
Riding School
BLOOMINGTON
Bloomington Rd
Bottle
Shed
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Kennedy
Rd
McCowan
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Applewood
Farm Winery 9
Stouffville Rd
Snow Ridge
Forward
Riding
School
Meadowbrook
Junior Golf
Camp
Tenth Line
Bethesda Side Rd
Highway 4
BETHESDA
Pause Awhile
Equestrian
Centre
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United Church
GORMLEY
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Ninth Line
10 Lemonville
Warden A
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Woodbine
Ave
LEMONVILLE
Bethesda Sd Rd
STOUFFVILLE
Little Swingers
Junior Golf Camps
Stouffville Rd
Stouffville
Arena
Main St
W-S
Library
Dance Creations
Stouffville
Academy of
Music & Dance
Willowgrove
Hoover Pk
York Dance
Academy
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Optometry the
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Altona
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Doors Open
Whitchurch-Stouffville
Altona Mennonite Meeting House
Sideline 30 & Uxbridge Pickering Townline
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Located just outside the municipal boundaries of
Whitchurch-Stouffville in Altona, this site represents the
rural Mennonite roots of the community. Built by pioneers
who emigrated from Pennsylvania, this 1852 brick meeting
house has never been renovated. It contains original
unpainted pine pews and floor. The cemetery is the burial
place of Abraham Stouffer, the founder of Stouffville.
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Darul Khair Center
6356 Main Street
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The Latcham Gallery
6240 Main Street
A public art gallery since 1979, the Latcham Gallery features
exhibitions of contemporary art, artist talks, hands-on
programs, classes and camps. Visit the Ed Pien exhibition – a
response to his experience with immigrants, refugees and
asylum seekers as they explore their past and their hopes
for the future. Refreshments available. Guided tours upon
request.
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Stouffville Optometry
6085 Main Street
Built in 1905, this building houses Stouffville’s first and
longest running eye clinic. Old and new architectural
features are blended together to make an efficient and
beautiful building. Tours available hourly including exhibits
of current eye care technologies that lead to “knowing
ourselves” – know your retinal blood vessels, optic nerves,
and eye pressures.
Lemonville United Church
13523 McCowan Road
The first services began in 1854 within a frame school
house and were moved to the first church building upon its
completion in 1856. Newly designated under the Ontario
Heritage Act, the current church was constructed in 1869
and is situated adjacent to the cemetery, where grave
inscriptions date from 1857. Enjoy the history display, cook
books & refreshments available for sale.
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Richmond Hill Live Steamers
15922 McCowan Road
Adults and children can all enjoy a ride on one of our
miniature railways – there are three sizes to choose from!
Take time to learn how railways operated in days gone by.
This group of hobbyists and engineers has a wonderful
collection of privately owned miniature trains based on real
engines dating back to the 1820s.
Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment
19 Civic Avenue
19 on the Park was originally designed as a market and
concert hall, this building has been used for many purposes
over the years. During Doors Open, travel back to the
Roaring ‘20s, see a vintage film. We will be presenting the
film “Vintage Mickey”. Dating from 1928, these animated
shorts include the famous “Steamboat Willy”, “Plane Crazy”,
“The Castaway” and more! The film will run continuously
between 10 am-2:30 pm.
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Stouffville Lawn Bowling Club
4 Church Street South
Founded in 1894, the club was originally a men’s only
membership – women were invited to join in 1929. In 1968,
league play became mixed (with men & women permitted
to play on the same team). The existing clubhouse was built
in 1934. See the picture gallery, watch the demonstrations
and try the game yourself. Light refreshments. Wear flat shoes!
Applewood Farm Winery
12416 McCowan Road
Applewood Farm is a great family-friendly destination
where you can enjoy a bit of the country, close to the city.
The winery was established in 2003 on property which
the family has been farming for almost 45 years. The main
building was constructed using salvaged barn board and
wood from local trees. Visit us for tastings, sampling of
delicious fruit preserves & discussion with the winemaker.
Stouffville United Church
34 Church Street North
Constructed in 1892, the Stouffville United Church was
designed by Nathan Forsyth. The Church contains a treasured
pipe organ, which was installed in 1935. Visit today and
observe a quilting demonstration and sale, hear the sounds
of the pipe organ, visit Small Town Montessori Pre-School
(located on the lower level), and enjoy refreshments.
Bill Fisch Stewardship and Education Ctr
16389 Highway 48
Built as a testament to sustainability, this innovative
building is LEED certified. Functioning as the hub for York
Region Forestry’s Educational Programming, this Centre
was built using local & recycled materials – it’s like nothing
you’ve ever seen before! Guided & Self-Guided tours of the
facility available. Guided tours of the building on the hour
beginning at 10am. Take a leisurely stroll through the forest
while you are there.
Welcome to Darul Khair Center (Mosque) in Stouffville.
Explore the mosque with a day full of interesting activities
for the whole family. Interactive guided tours every half
hour. Free gifts for everyone, free tasty refreshments,
Islamic movie screening, Islamic poster exhibition and more.
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JUNE 3, 2017 10AM-4PM
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Forever Thyme Sanctuary
14571 Warden Avenue
Did you know that York Region has a high horse to human
ratio? Forever Thyme provides a safe and peaceful forever
home to 21 retired horses. Visit the horses and tour the
farm! There will be arts & crafts, a bake sale & refreshments,
and souvenir items available. Tours are guided and begin
every 20-30 minutes from the front deck.
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W-S Museum & Community Centre
14732 Woodbine Avenue
Celebrate Canada’s birthday by visiting the “Canada’s
150th: Then and Now” exhibit. Interpretation of the site
will focus on the significance of our historic buildings as we
tell the story of their relocations to the Museum. Enjoy craft
activities for children in the Main Hall.
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The Bottle Shed Foundation (TBSF)
2227 Stouffville Road
The Bottle Shed Foundation is a non-profit organization
supporting local charities - its main source of fundraising
is through the donation of empty liquor containers. TBSF
supports youth with intellectual disabilities by providing
an environment for employment training. Visit to learn
more & peruse the shop for beautiful crafts created by our
volunteers.
D O W N TO W N F E AT U R E D
STOUFFVILLE YOGA LIFE
BEFORE
Architectural Appeal
The redevelopment of 42 Somerville Street
is an example of faux heritage. However,
the fine structure built by Rotina Homes is
beyond superior to the squat, unseemly and
intentionally-ugly, green-sided structure
that preceded it (see photos on left). The
new earth toned building of stone and
brick, with loads of architectural detailing
and steep roof, looks like a pristinely kept
heritage building that originated with the
town.
AFTER
Inside, the space is bright and roomy. The
ceilings are super high with lofty doors that
reach for the sky - enough to accommodate
the passage of a small giant. The light brown
tones of the heated cork floor help to mute
the overall bright whiteness of the walls,
which reflect sunlight beaming through
translucent privacy coverings on immense
windows.
About Her
When asked, is this the nicest yoga studio
you’ve ever been in? “Of course it is” she
said smiling, knowing it had sounded smug.
But, she had worked hard on this project,
researching, learning and observing - trying
to get it right. I think she did.
“She” is Isidora Romantini, the owner,
director, a teacher, and an RMT at Stouffville
Yoga Life. Isidora moved to Stouffville almost
10 years ago for the lure of safer road biking
conditions. She is originally from Aurora.
“I used to hate yoga,” she admits. “I was
competitive and always drove mind and
body at full tilt - cycling, running and weight
lifting. But, I found that yoga is the gift of
pause. I couldn’t quiet my mind.” Isidora
found yoga, and yoga found her. “It became
a necessary comfort - I had to listen to
my body in order to achieve a sustainable
body.”
“Stouffville made sense as a location - I can
walk or ride my bike to work.”
The Studio
The studio is fully accessible and everything
is well-designed from the change rooms
to the washrooms. The heated floor is
complemented by radiant dry heat used for
hot yoga classes. Most of the yoga props are
made from recycled materials.
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Isidora effortlessly and gracefully goes through a series of
warm ups and stretches. [Photo by Julie Williams]
Plenty of parking surrounds this location that
bonds this old downtown neighbourhood to
the backside of Nineteen on the Park and
nearby Stouffville Lawn Bowling. Stouffville
Creek babbles by on the eastern edge of the
property.
Stouffville Yoga Life opened in 2015. It is an
attractive retreat for people that work from
home, for parents raising their children,
and increasingly for men - triathletes to
corporate executives. “The key”, says
Isidora, “is in the variety of offering.” With
14 instructors, variety is available.
Programming
There is a lot of programming happening
at Stouffville Yoga Life: between 3-7
scheduled yoga and Pilates classes a day,
7 days a week; regular workshops; teacher
certification courses as recognized by the
Canadian Yoga Alliance; wellness services,
including acupuncture, massage, and Reiki;
and a variety of private classes for those
that desire one-on-one attention.
Isidora explained that yoga and Pilates
are complementary: a consistent yoga
practice benefits the Pilates workout
through improved flexibility, while the
Pilates workout benefits yoga practice
with increased core strength and muscular
control. “Combining the two practices
lessens your chance of getting injured in all
physical activities,” she says.
For Isidora, her greatest pleasure is seeing
results in people, seeing them unwind
and evolve. “It’s very gratifying to see that
people are feeling better.”
Reviews of the studio posted online are very
positive:
“It’s more than a studio, it’s a peaceful
sanctuary, a place to get back to myself in a
warm and judgement free space.”
“I have been working out doing Pilates
classes with Isidora since January. She is
absolutely fantastic THE best instructor I’ve
ever had and a wonderful person.”
“I can’t speak highly enough about
Stouffville Yoga Life. The studio is bright and
beautiful, but the instructors are even more
so. They will accommodate all abilities,
challenge you to reach your potential, and
help you discover inner peace, both on
and off the mat. I have practiced yoga in
several countries around the world and I
have never met more talented and beautiful
instructors.”
Booking at Stouffville Yoga Life is made easy
through their website by using the online
store or schedule app; stouffvilleyogalife.com.
BIKE ASYLUM
D O W N TO W N F E AT U R E D
Andrew Willison at the Bike Asylum [Photo by Julie Williams]
The Bike Asylum opened in Downtown
Stouffville April 8 at Main & Park (6380
Main St.), in the former Benjamin
Moore paint shop. It is a very large
building with plenty of parking
available on site. “I wanted it to be
large,” says owner Andrew Willison,
“so that it could hold enough variety of
product.”
Amongst other brands, The Bike
Asylum stocks Specialized, Norco, and
Masi bikes, catering to all age groups
and abilities. They also stock Haro
BMX Racing Bikes and a variety of bike
accessories.
Andrew lifts a sleek new kid’s bike
and points out how light it is - “recent
design changes have finally delivered
a lightweight kids bike,” which were
known for being notoriously heavy.
They also have a “half-back” exchange
program that helps to lessen the
financial burden of supplying suitablysized bicycles to growing children.
“We are ideally located,” says Andrew,
“on the bike route for three bike clubs,
two are from Downtown Toronto.” He
has plans to host a local riding club.
“We came to Stouffville because it was
the one area in the GTA without a bike
shop, and - my niece and nephew live
here.”
Andrew went to school in Don Mills,
yet he was raised to the age of 13 in
Guyana. He spent much of his youth
on a sugar estate, far away from
The Main Street Bakehouse has officially
branded their locally roasted coffee, now
called Clocktower Coffee. They have three
roasts available to sip on or you can buy a bag
of beans to take home. These are:
Ninth is a light roast coffee described as nutty
and balanced. Main is the medium roast
with hints of cocoa and a smooth after taste.
Finally, Tenth is a dark roast that is described
as savoury and sweet. “It’s a fan favourite
around here,” says Bakehouse Manager Emily
Banks.
New Branding at the Main Street Bakehouse [Photo by Luke Avoledo]
“The name Clocktower and the names of each
roast are a nod to the main streets around
the shop here in Stouffville and a shout out
to the small towns everywhere that have a
anywhere. He opened his first bike shop
on the Danforth in 1993. He closed
that shop and went to work for a Trek
partnership store in 2006; he recently
parted with them to open his own shop,
The Bike Asylum.
Why Asylum? “It’s a place of refuge, a
safe haven, a sanctuary,” said Andrew.
His wife Sheryl helps out with marketing,
but her day job is Sales & Marketing with
the Taste of Nature Foods company. For
more info see thebikeasylum.com.
clocktower at the centre of town. Clocktower
coffee is roasted locally at Velvet Sunrise and
exclusively available in our shop,” said Emily.
Recently, the Bakehouse launched a full
espresso menu, offering delicious specialty
espresso beverages like the flat white or
cortado known for their small size, but rich
flavour. They also launched a campaign “Sproville,” which is a social media hashtag
that sums up the new espresso presence
in Stouffville. “Spro” is a barista slang for
espresso, and they added the “ville” for
Stouffville or any other small town.
Soon the Bakehouse will be launching
extended hours and a craft beer, wine and
Scotch menu.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
May 15 - June 14, 2017
CANADA 150 CELEBRATIONS
Whitchurch-Stouffville is gearing up to
celebrate Canada’s 150 birthday with a long
line up of festivities.
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
May and June: The Whitchurch-Stouffville
Public Library presents a Canadian flag
collage made up of drawings and statements
about “what Canada means to me.” At the
Library, 175 Mostar Street.
June 3: Historian and Musician Dr. Jason
Wilson will be hosting a two-part historical
event at Nineteen on the Park. An expert
on numerous facets of Canadian history,
Dr. Wilson will be talking and answering
questions about Canada’s rich history at 3:30
p.m. and then perform with his band Jason
Wilson and the Perennials between 4 - 5 p.m.
June 10: “Yellow Bellies” at Nineteen on the
Park- Stouffville Premiere! This historical
drama, presented by Theatre of the Beat,
highlights the experiences and public
response to Mennonite Conscientious
Objectors during WWII.
Check our website for a list of confirmed
events, activities and initiatives and some
we are still planning. All events are listed at
townofws.ca/canada150. Be sure to check
our social media feeds for more details closer
to event times.
July 1: Canada 150 Birthday Celebration in
Memorial Park as part of Strawberry Festival
2017 featuring Stouffville’s own Motus
O Dance Company, Soldiers of Song and
Freedom Dance. 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Many more events: townofws.ca/Canada150
Vacant Unit Property Tax
Rebate Program
When: Tuesday, May 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Cane Room A and B - Town of
Newmarket Municipal Offices, 395 Mulock
Drive, Newmarket L3Y 4X7
You are invited to attend a Public Information
Centre regarding the Vacant Unit Property
Tax Rebate Program on Tuesday, May 30
from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Town of Newmarket
Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive), hosted
by the Northern Six municipalities of York
Region, including Aurora, East Gwillimbury,
Georgina, King, Newmarket and WhitchurchStouffville, with participation by York Region.
Based on the opportunity provided by the
Province of Ontario, municipalities are
considering options to modify or eliminate
the Vacant Unit Property Tax Rebate
Program. Currently, property owners of
vacant commercial and industrial buildings
can apply for property tax relief through
their municipality. Successful vacant rebate
applications receive a property tax rebate of
30 per cent for vacant commercial space and
• Weldon Road - southbound lane
access restricted at the south driveway
of the Clippers Complex to Hoover Park
Dr by Police & barrels. Northbound
lane will remain open for northbound
traffic only. For motorists accessing
the Dougherty/Jamesway Cres
neighbourhood.
• Dougherty Crescent - open at north
and south exits to Weldon Rd, access
northbound only on Weldon Rd.
• Jamesway Crescent - open to Weldon
Rd, northbound only.
• Hoover Park Drive - eastbound
and westbound lanes fully closed
between Mostar St & Ninth Line. Traffic
redirected westbound on Hoover Park
Dr at Mostar St. Vehicles exiting Mostar
on the south side of Hoover Park Dr can
only travel west. Westbound curb lane
from Mostar to approx. 600m west of
path/trail exit to the bridge on the north
side of Hoover Park Dr will be closed.
• Dorcas Lane - closure at Hoover Park
Dr. Traffic can exit via Clausfarm Lane to
Mostar St (for westbound Hoover Park
Dr only).
Customer Service:
(905) 640-1900 or (855) 642-TOWN (8696)
The PIC will consist of a presentation by
Grace Marsh, Supervisor of Property Tax and
Assessment for the Town of Newmarket
at 4:30 p.m. The remainder of the event
will follow a drop-in session format where
attendees have the opportunity to speak with
and provide comments to representatives
from their local municipalities.
If you are unable to attend the Public
Information Centre, feedback may be
provided through an online survey at
surveymonkey.com/r/KCC7SGK or by
contacting Tracy Parsons at (905) 6401910 ex. 2238 directly. Comments may be
submitted in writing until Friday, June 9.
For more information, please visit townofws.
ca/vacancy.
ROAD CLOSURES - MAY 21 & 22
ROAD CLOSURES - JUNE 18
The following roads will be closed for the
Stouffville Dash for Diabetes on June 18
from 7:30 to 10 a.m.:
35 per cent for vacant industrial space.
Through the Public Information Centre,
attendees will have the opportunity to
listen to a 10 minute presentation on the
background of the program, as well as speak
directly with representatives from their
municipalities and provide comments and
feedback.
• Myron Street - closure at Hoover Park
Dr. Traffic can exit via Clausfarm Lane to
Mostar St (for westbound Hoover Park
Dr only).
• Ivandale Road - closure at Hoover
Park Dr. Traffic can exit via Clausfarm
Lane to Mostar St (for westbound
Hoover Park Dr only).
• Mostar Street – closure of Mostar St.
between Hoover Park Dr. & Innovator
Ave.
• Sandiford Drive – closure of Sandiford
Dr. between Hoover Park Dr. &
Innovator Ave.
Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Hall
111 Sandiford Dr., Stouffville ON L4A 0Z8
Burkholder Street and Park Drive - closed in
Memorial Park from 6:00 a.m. May 21 until
noon May 22 for the Victoria Day Fireworks.
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is
facilitating a Public Information Session on
Thursday May 18, 2017 from 3 - 5 p.m. and
7 - 8 p.m. regarding the Park Drive Parking Lot
Expansion. The PIC is at 6240 Main Street.
Staff will have information to answer
questions about the anticipated construction.
Visit the Town’s website at townofws.ca for
more details.
townofws.ca
COMMUNITY NEWS
May 15 - June 14, 2017
PUBLIC MEETING
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M.
Fill Management Plan Amendment
14245 Ninth Line, Concession 9, Part of Lot 14
PROPOSED TEMPORARY USE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
11691-11755 WARDEN AVENUE - FILE NO. ZBA16.017
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Town
of Whitchurch-Stouffville will hold a Public
Meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, 111
Sandiford Drive, under the authority of Section
34 of the Planning Act to consider the proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment application.
REPRESENTATION
ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting
and make written or oral representation either
in support of or in opposition to the proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment. If you are unable to
attend, written submissions will be received up
to the time of the meeting.
Staff from the Town’s Engineering Division are
facilitating a Public Information Session on
Wednesday May 17, 2017 for the owner of the
subject property. The session will be convened
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The meeting will be
held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal
Offices, located at 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville.
This will confirm that this application, associated
fees and supporting studies have been deemed
complete pursuant to Section 34(10.4) of the
Planning Act and the requirements of the Town
of Whitchurch-Stouffville Official Plan.
NOTICE OF DECISION
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the
Council of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment, you must make a written request
to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, 111
Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, ON L4A 0Z8.
The Corporation of the Town of WhitchurchStouffville has received an application to amend
the Site Alteration and Fill Management Plan and
Site Alteration Permit for the property municipally
known as 14245 Ninth Line, Concession 9, Part
of Lot 14, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
An aerial photograph (Figure 1) of the subject
property is provided for information purposes.
LOCATION
The subject lands are located at 11691-11755
Warden Avenue on the east side of Warden
Avenue, one concession lot north of 19th
Avenue. The lands subject to the zoning by-law
amendment comprises a 5.8 ha portion of a
larger 21.37 ha holding owned by the applicant.
The site currently contains three single detached
dwellings and one 867 m2 building formerly used
for food processing and office use. There are
currently three access driveways along Warden
Avenue. Two driveways are existing residential
driveways with mutual easements in favour of
Meadow Brook Golf course for access to their
maintenance facility. The third driveway is an
access point to the building formerly used for
food processing.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The three existing residential buildings will
continue to be used for residential use. The
proposal contemplates a temporary use of the
site as a mineral aggregate transfer station,
associated outdoor storage for aggregate
materials and use of the existing processing
building for maintenance purposes. A parking pad
is also proposed for the parking of vehicles.
The lands subject to the zoning by-law
amendment application are designated
Agricultural Area and ORM Countryside Area in
the Town’s Official Plan. The majority of the lands
are zoned Agricultural (AG) with a small portion at
the northwest corner zoned Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside (ORM-C) in Comprehensive Zoning
By-law 2010-001-ZO.
APPEAL
If a person or public body does not make oral
submissions at a public meeting or make
written submissions to the Town of WhitchurchStouffville before the By-law is passed, the
person or public body is not entitled to appeal
the decision of the Council of the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville to the Ontario Municipal
Board.
If a person or public body does not make oral
submissions at a public meeting, or make
written submissions to the Town of WhitchurchStouffville before the By-law is passed, the
person or public body may not be added as a
party to the hearing of an appeal before the
Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of
the Board there are reasonable grounds to do so.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION on the proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment is available for
inspection at the Development Services
Department during regular business hours
(Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). If
you have any questions, please contact Jessica
Tijanic, Planner, at 905-640-1910 or 1-855642-8697 ext. 2235 or via email at: jessica.
[email protected]
DATED at the TOWN OF WHITCHURCHSTOUFFVILLE this 24th day of April, 2017.
Customer Service:
(905) 640-1900 or (855) 642-TOWN (8696)
The applicant has requested that the Fill
Management Plan and Site Alteration Permit
be amended to extend the Site Alteration
boundary to include the adjacent North Aggregate
Extraction Pit municipally known as 14395
Ninth Line, Concession 9, Part of Lot 15, in the
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. The provided
aerial photograph (Figure 1) of both properties is
provided for information purposes.
Historically, a gravel extraction program has taken
place at 14395 Ninth Line under the jurisdiction
of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
(MNRF). The operator is currently finishing the
extraction program and starting the rehabilitation
program required by the MNRF in order to
rescind the aggregate extraction license. Since
this is only a Site Alteration Permit boundary
adjustment, 14395 Ninth Line will be subject to
the same Site Alteration and Fill Management
Plan, Agreement, and Permit requirements as
14245 Ninth Line as if they were one property. At
this time, the operator of 14245 Ninth Line has
only applied to adjust the site alteration boundary
limits to include 14395 Ninth Line, the operator
is not requesting for an increase of daily trucks,
additional entrances onto Ninth Line, or extended
hours of operations, etc.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for
interested members of the community to
participate in discussions and provide comments
for this Site Alteration Permit Application. The
Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Hall
111 Sandiford Dr., Stouffville ON L4A 0Z8
Applicant, their Consultants and Staff from the
Town’s Engineering Division, will be available to
discuss details about the project with you in an
informal setting. Any written submissions on
this matter shall be addressed to Mr. Dave Kenth,
Manager of Engineering, at the Municipal Offices
and must be submitted no later than Wednesday,
May 24, 2016.
Additional Information regarding this application
is available for review between 8:30 a.m. and
4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the Development
Services Department counter, at the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville Municipal Offices, 111
Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 0Z8.
For further information, please contact Paul
Mercer, Engineering Technologist at (905) 6401910 ext. 2250 or via email at paul.mercer@
townofws.ca.
NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
TUESDAY, MAY 16
Council Meeting at 3 p.m.
Public Meeting at 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6
Council Meeting at 7 p.m.
The agenda for the Council meetings will
be available for review at the Municipal
Offices, Whitchurch-Stouffville Public
Library and on our website 12:00 p.m.
(noon) the Thursday prior to the meeting.
To listen to the Council meetings live,
visit townofws.ca/cmlivestream. Also
follow our Twitter account @ws_townhall for live updates during council
meetings.
COUNCIL eNEWSLETTER
The Town’s new Council e-Newsletter is
now open for subscriptions. This newsletter, delivered directly to your inbox,
will summarize decisions made at the
previous night’s meeting, announce upcoming Public Meetings and provide other
important Council-related information.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
May 15 - June 14, 2017
COMPOST GIVEAWAY DAY
MUSEUM EVENTS
LEISURE INFORMATION
June is a great month to get out and get
active. Check out all of the low cost activities
going on in the community of WhitchurchStouffville with the June is Recreation and
Parks Month Calendar.
Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville
Saturday June 3 - 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore notable sites from across
Whitchurch-Stouffville that showcase
our unique community. This year’s theme
is “Identity: Knowing Ourselves”. For a
complete list of this year’s participating
sites, please go to doorsopenontario.on.ca/
ws
“Canada’s 150th - Then and Now”
June 3 - December 9
What was life like in our community in
the early years and how has our lifestyle
and identity changed? This exhibit will be
available to be seen at the WhitchurchStouffville Museum during regular hours
of operation and is included with general
admission.
Rouge Days Adult Workshops
Saturday June 10 - Pre-registration
required. Call 905-727-8954 for more
information.
Create your own Herb Container:
9:00 to 11:30 a.m. - $35 per person.
Fee includes pot and eight different herbs.
Please bring your own gloves.
Build your own Rustic Birdhouse:
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. - $25 per person. Fee
includes all materials.
Customer Service:
(905) 640-1900 or (855) 642-TOWN (8696)
Available May 15, 2017 at various locations
around town including the Leisure Centre plus
online at townofws.ca
LIBRARY EVENTS
Teen Advisory Group: The afternoon of
Thursday June 15. Give feedback on teen
collections, programs, and special events.
Teen Study Hall: June 19 - June 21 from
5:15-7:15 p.m. – Stressed out about
exams? We will have snacks and a quiet,
supportive environment for teens needing a
place to study during exams.
Whitchurch-Stouffville Town Hall
111 Sandiford Dr., Stouffville ON L4A 0Z8
Whitchurch-Stouffville residents are invited
to pick-up free garden compost for your
lawn, garden and plants! This nutrient-rich
compost is the product of all of your yard
waste collected from spring to fall each year.
Date: Saturday May 27, 2017
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (while quantities last)
Location: Whitchurch-Stouffville Operations
Centre, 5061 Bethesda Road, Stouffville
Backyard composters will also be available
for sale for $20 each (cash only) by the
Region of York. For more information about
backyard composting or to pre-register in
advance for your composter, please visit
www.york.ca/compost.
Reminders:
* Bring your own shovels and containers.
* Limit 4 bags or containers per household.
townofws.ca