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3-Bedroom All Brick Starter Home In
Family’s first anniversary in Bradford
MIRIAM KING special, celebrating one year They were sponsored to Can¬ ond language tutoring. she still found the time to pre¬
Bradford Times since the A1 Shteiwe family left ada by the Bradford Refugee Ali and Manjiye A1 Shteiwe pare traditional dishes of rice
Inter-Denominational Group and their now children - now
In many ways, it was a holi¬ that they had called home for five committee (BRIDG), which 10, with the birth of Reyad in leaves, and chicken, rice and
day party like any other - with years, and came to Bradford. arranged for a house large Canada - have been settling almonds dish for the party,
family, friends, and tables The family, originally from enough for the family of 11, into their new life. Ali has a attended by committee mem¬
piled with food. Syria, was among the mil¬ provided volunteer interpre¬ job and the children are in bers, friends and supporters.
But the first anniversary party lions who fled the violence tive services, a volunteer driver, school. Manjiye has her hands
held Ian. 7 near Bond Head was job training and English as sec¬ CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
A2 ■ BRADFORD TIMES ■ THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017
Fire destroys new homes under construction
Festive RIDE wraps up in South Simcoe
South Simcoe Police have son, more than 5,000 vehicles drivers were tested at roadside, fied charge. Nineteen drivers
wrapped up the 2016 Festive were stopped at spot checks in resulting in 12 criminal charges, had a blood-alcohol level in when you've been drinking." Recent changes to Ontario
BIDE program. both Bradford West Gwillim- 11 impaired driving offences, the "warn" range and received Statistics confirm impaired law mean those charged with
During the holiday sea¬ bury and Innisfil. A total of 198 and one drive while disquali¬ roadside suspensions. driving remains the No. 1 impaired driving by drug face
"Our total stops and tests
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inal charges is the same, and is also on the rise," said Const. mated an impaired driving
that concerns us," said Act¬ Paul Catling, a drug recogni¬ charge can end up costing a
ing Sgt. Steve Black. "We were tion evaluator with South Sim¬ driver more than $20,000 in
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He noted there are many this year, we do see more of it. been," said Const. Rich Wil¬
alternatives to drinking and Eleven people were charged liamson. “If you drink, don’t
Saturday, January 14th, 2017 driving. "Take a cab, use tran¬ with drug possession during drive. If you're high, don’t
sit, call a friend, stay over. the Festive RIDE, so it is out drive.
There's really no excuse for there, and we are encounter- “It's that simple."
Police Briefs
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Opinion The
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Nathan Taylor, Regional Editor
Miriam King, Editor: Ext. 512223
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Point of View
BRADFORD WEST (TWILL
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with the striped tent, juggling Why spend $500 million on
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and a balloon artist. young people. Letters to the Editor
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My Canada- Briefs
PETER WUKASCH
Special to the Bradford Times
Like a giant moth, it seems to float STOP smoking workshop in Bradford
through the air, in slow, buoyant flight
to land unafraid on the rim of the plat Is your New Year’s resolution to to start on the road to smoke-free
you left unattended at your campsite. finally quit smoking? There is help living, how to deal with cravings, There will be a stop smoking
Like a giant, fluffy chickadee, it available. Sign up for a free three- and provide a free five-week course workshop in Bradford Jan. 23, from
zeroes in on the "leftovers" of the hunt hour STOP smoking workshop, of nicotine replacement patches, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information on
- whether from a pack of wolves, or a offered by the Simcoe Muskoka along with advice on how to use eligibility, locations, and to register,
successful moose hunter. District Health Unit. The workshop them safely. Workshops are open to contact the Health Unit at 705-721-
Call it what you will - whiskey jack, will provide information on how all adults who are regular tobacco 7520 or toll-free at 1-877-721-7520.
moose bird, camp robber, Canada jay or
gadreay's j anye -w y onua tciaonn asal yb yirodu. hOafv ceo sueresne ,C yaon¬u iesr so voefr f -u rl ionri nagn tihmea nl ehsati wr aitnhd t hfeicakth laeyr¬s Scouts bottle drive
will have to brave wintry temperatures, to keep the eggs well-insulated. They First Bradford Scouting is up at The Beer Store in Bradford, Canadian Jamboree this summer,
mosquito-ridden spruce bogs and some don't seem to even mind a dusting of hosting another bottle drive Jan. 21 on Holland Street West, and help a sesquicentennial event that will
steep mountain climbing to find it snow covering them as they incubate. from 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Please support scouting. The troop is bring together scouts and scouters
From the Arctic treeline to the south¬ Once the eggs hatch and the chicks bring your empties to the tent set raising money to send scouts to the from across the country.
ern Rockies in New Mexico, and from the have fledged, they stay together as a
Wifeersst o Cfo Naestw rafoinufnodrelasntsd t,o y tohue wstiulln ftiendd c tohni¬s vfaismitiilnyg f coar cahne es xotfe fnodoedd t hpeeyr ihoadv eo fs ttiomreed, Robins and raptors in the Christmas Bird Count
friendly and engaging bird. Both fearless above the snowline. Their sticky saliva
and curious, they readily feed from your allows them to keep bits of food secure PETER WUKASCH swam right in front of us.
hand, and steal unattended morsels from in crevices, and the cold temperatures Special to the Bradford Times Highlights included eight and Central and South Amer¬
campers, often to store the food for the preserve die food for later consumption. snowy owls, four bald eagles, ica, will be used to analyse the
bitter days of winter Unfortunately, in places where grey Dec. 30 saw 15 intrepid bird¬ eight red-bellied Woodpeckers, relative health and abundance
Grey jays don't migrate, and are jays were once common, such as Algo¬ ers scour the marshes, forests, large flocks of American rob- of birds in the Western Hemi¬
rarely seen away from the boreal for- nquin Park, biologists have observed a fields and lakes of Bradford West sphere.
drop in population. One theory is that Gwillimbury to tally birds for first records of peregrine falcon It’s also a fun way to join other
blue jay, they are feathered in soft with warmer temperatures, the food the the 18th annual Christmas Bird and Thayer's gull. Eight species birding enthusiasts on a crisp,
grey, white and black. Young birds are jays store spoils, and they cannot ade¬ Count. of raptors was especially note¬ cold winter's day, and enjoy the
mostly a charcoal-grey colour, and are quately survive in more southerly lati¬ Despite the ducks ducking worthy. beauty of nature. Thank you to
sometimes mistaken for other species. tudes. In the Far North, they are far¬ hunters along the Cook's Bay Our results will now be sub¬ all who were involved, including
The similar but rust-coloured Siberian ing well - but if this trend continues, mitted to Bird Studies Canada those who reported what they saw
jay replaces the grey jay in Northern fewer grey jays will survive, and fewer record 44 species of birds, and and, along with bird counts at their backyard feeders. See you
Europe and Asia. one river otter that conveniendy from across Canada, the U.S., again next year.
So, why choose the grey jay to be a this symbol of the Canadian wilder¬
Canadian symbol? Well, if any bird rep¬ ness. On the other hand, birds in the
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to modem-day hikers and campers, have ers to the country - to share some of
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I had the experience of one landing ories of this country we call home. Sto¬
on my stew pot as I was ladling supper ries, photos and comments can be sent
into my bowl, and making off with a to [email protected], subject “My
savoury chunk of meat. I still have the Canada," or mailed to “My Canada,"
photograph to remind me. Bradford Times, 74 John St. W., Box
Grey jays are unique, in that they 1570, Bradford, ON, L3Z2B8.
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425 Holland St. W- Boardroom • 2017-EA01 - Leisure Events and Marketing Assistant
• 2017-DC01 - Camp Counsellors
Active Transportation/Recreation Committee • 2017-IF01 - Inclusion Facilitators
• Wed. Jan. 18 @ 6:30 p.m.
305 Barrie St., Unit 2 - Boardroom Closing January 27,2017:
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Competitive Bids • 2016-ML01 - Municipal Law Enforcement Co-op
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 ■ BRADFORD TIMES ■ A7
Notice of Complete Applications NOTICE: Road Closure for
Pursuant to Sections 34 and 51 of the OPA15/16 Linear Works
Planning Act, R.S.0.1990, c. P.13, as amended WHAT:
Take notice that theTown of Bradford West Gwillimbury has received the following applications for a proposed THoi gphrwepaayr 4e0 th0 eb "eetmwepelony Cmoeunntt lya nRdosa"d l o8c8a atendd iLn itnhee 5 a froera n oefw
Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law amendment: development, theTown is reconstructing roads and installing
Owner: Cachet Estate Homes (Bradford) Inc. sewers and watermains. This is referred to as the OPA 15/16
Locations: 509,515 & 531 Simcoe Road AL irnoeaadr W cloorskusr eP wroijlel ctat.k e place starting January 23 for up to two
Nos.: D12-16-15 and D14-16-14 weeks to allow for the installation of a storm culvert crossing
The applicant is proposing a residential plan of subdivision containing 87 townhouse dwelling units. The lands under Sideroad 5.
included in the Draft Plan would be rezoned to implement standards for the proposed subdivision. Detailed WHERE:
information regarding the applications may be made available for public inspection by contacting Ryan Windle, The full road closure will take place along Sideroad 5 between
Manager of Community Planning, at [phone], ext. 1401, or [email protected]. Line 6 and County Road 88. See map below.
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If a person or public body does not make oral submission at the Public Meeting or make written submission to the closure.
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury before the proposed draft plan of subdivision is approved and the proposed Access will be provided for residents whose homes are inside
zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of theTown of the construction limits (along Line 6, between Highway 27 and
Bradford West Gwillimbury to the Ontario Municipal Board, and the person or public body may not be added as a party Sideroad 5 as well as along Sideroad 5 between Line 6 and Line
to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable 5). Residents directly affected by the road closure will be notified
grounds to do so. daily if access to their driveway will be restricted.
Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to theTown of Bradford West Gwillimbury Office of Community We apologize for any inconvenience.
Planning, telephone [phone], ext. 1401, facsimile 905-778-2070 or e-mail at [email protected]. CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dated at theTown of Bradford West Gwillimbury this 12th day of January, 2017. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the following:
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Family’s first News Briefs
anniversary
in Bradford Soup’s on
Friday night enjoy a soup and evening is a fundraiser for Caleb
chili dinner at Springdale Christian and Samantha's mission trip to
Reformed Church, 5 Sideroad and Guatemala, this March. Come out for
North Canal Road in Bradford West an evening of great food, fellowship
“The people in Canada are such Gwillimbury, from 5 to 7 p.m. The and fundraising! By donation.
good people. This is a very safe coun¬
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“This really is a time of celebrating author of Auld Lang Syne. Tickets in of the haggis. For tickets, contact
friendships,” said Rev. Jim Keenan, are $25 each, available from Laurie Sheryl MacPhail at 905-775-3134.
Bradford United Church Minister
anWd ah emne tmheb sepro onfs BoRrsIhDiGp .p rocess first Ham supper
started, “people's motives were obvi¬ Bradford United Church hosts a ham $16 for adults, $8 for children. Tickets
ous - they just wanted to help. So many supper on Jan. 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m., are available in advance by calling 905-
people have come forward to help, to with continuous serving of ham and 775-7268, or at the door. Call in advance
scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salads, to arrange for take-out The church is
But the bonds and mterachons have rolls, dessert, tea, coffee or juice. Cost is located at 66 Barrie St.
led to deeper ties, providing the com¬
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Mayor’s Levee ushers in
Cutting the sesquicentennial cake. From left are (front) Coun. Gary Baynes,
Mayor Rob Keffer, Coun. Peter Dykie Jr., (rear) York-Simcoe MP Peter
Van Loan, Deputy Mayor James Leduc, councillors Gary Lamb and Mark
Contois, at the New Year's Levee in Bradford Sunday.
Briefs
Transitioning to high school
New Year’s wishes
Bradford District High School hosts co-op, dual credit, e-learning, Ontario owner of Auntie Doodie's Antiques "Hoping the New Year will for seniors. I would also hope
an information session for Grade 8 Youth Apprenticeship Program, and will talk about what to do with bring happiness and good to implement more activities
students and their parents, to help specialist high-skills majors in the your treasured antiques that your fortune plus health, in our great in our parks, low cost activities
with the transition to high school. The Simcoe County District School Board. family don’t want. The event starts community of Bradford West - like frisbee golf... I think
information night will take place on See scdsb.on.ca/schools/pages/ at 7 p.m., at 200 Holland Court in Gwillimbury in 2017.” - Peter we're making great strides
Jan. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. highschool.aspx for information. Bradford. Space is limited. Please Dykie Jr., councillor in everything else. The CIP
Nantyr Shores Secondary School in call Mikki, at 905-775-4011, to “I would hope that we might (Community Improvement Plan
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The evenings will provide an The Bond Head Women's Institute phone number. Feel free to bring made great strides with housing Contois, councillor
overview of high-school life and the hosts an evening of information an antique, or a photo of a family
opportunities available, including and fun, on Jan. 18. Mardi Andrews, treasure that you want to discuss.
Start the new
Sovereign’s Medal
recipient year with history
HELEN YIELDING while surviving a house restoration.
Tecumseth & West Gwillimbury Historical The March meeting, on March 20,
Society will include a virtual tour of Beeton,
with Bert Platt.
One of the best resolutions you On April 17, guest speaker Vir¬
could make for 2017: to join the ginia Van Vliet will provide a
Tecumseth & West Gwillimbury
Historical Society. We are a friendly the past, while June Chambers will
group dedicated to exploring local discuss quilts and other comforts
history, and we have very interesting May 15. The season will wrap up
programs! with a picnic, June 4, at the Cham¬
This coming Monday, members bers' home.
will bring their treasures to our show Meetings are held Mondays at
and tell program, always a surprising the Tec-We-Gwill WI Hall in New¬
and enjoyable evening of discovery. ton Robinson, starting at 7:30 p.m.
On Feb. 20, hear how the Cham¬ For more information, contact June,
bers family researched and restored
their circa-1845 Bond Head home,
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