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Late last year, WhiStle first approached council seeking financial assistance because “we have to scramble just to meet our very minimal bills," Mr. Moorshead said at the The town's donation will be used to create professional advertising kits. “Ten thousand dollars is a little more than we can han- dle in this day and age," said Wlfitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Wayne Emmerson. “(The $2,500 is) only a one-time shot to save you." * Halvord Moorshead, one of the Main Street radio station’s directors; said he hopes that by receiving this unofficial stamp of approval from coun- cil, more people and compa- nies will jump on board and provide their support; “The council donation is much more valuable than the sum; it’s almost like a catalyst," he said. BY SANDRA BOLAN Stafi' Writer WhiStle Radio wanted $10,000 from Whitchurch- Stoufl'ville to help keep the staâ€" tion on the air, but it will have to make due with $2,500. Thedonationwasapproved by council during its 2009 bud- get deliberations earlier this month. Amembomgencyot W_WayotÂ¥ork Radio station in tune with council money 0 Meet friends 0 Use a computer 0 See movies - Loam to cook 0 Receive supportive counselling - Find out about local services The Living Room is a program of the Call 905-201-0432 Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region. mmmll mum A safe, Open and fun environment A place in Markham for people ages 16 and up to: But through membership REQUES'IED $10,000 Attend in your own municipality: 0 Aurora: March 2 ‘ 0 East Gwillimbury: March 3' 0 Georgina: March a 0 King: March 2 0 Newmarket: March 3 0 Whitchurch-Stouflville: March 4 0 defining e-business 0 assessing relevancy and readiness 0 investing in e-business 0 how to use online webinars Free E-Business Series 2009 for Small' Medium Enterprises , E-Business: Introduction Getting Started Series: 0 defining e-business Creating a web presence llflll'l' MISS “IE BONSIIMEB sou MABKEI'ING (IMMUNITY 0! I'll! YEAR! “We’re not ready to do that yet," Mr. Moorshead said, adding more volunteers are required. “ (But) I'd be sur- prised if we couldn't introduce that this year." “People, locally, are willing i to help us by being on the air,” 3 he said of all the local artists. ! politicians and regular folk i who have been interviewed by I the program hosts. I LIVE MORNING Snow While the second year of '* operation will find the sta- tion focusing on increasing 1 its number of members and ? advertising revenue, it also wants to expand its program- , ming. including a live mom- L ing show, complete with news, ; weather and traffic reports. For more on the station, go to whisderadiomm On March 17, the station will be celebrating its first year on the air. of what we’ve achieved," Mr. Moorshead said. noting the station produces more than 32 hours a week of original content. “We are considerably better financially off," Mr. Moorshead said. “There is no question of our survival." drives and a more aggtessive campaign to solicit advertis- ers, the station is now managâ€" ing to keep itself afloatf Put your business taco to face wltll mousnuns or com umnou mum space sull avallable. “We're really rather proud GOLF T I}.- m mm IIIIII TODAYI 905-842-6591 1-800-893-1988 advancing business creation, innovation and growth mmmm 0 web presence options 0 take advantage of networking Webinar Online: March 12 Marketing Series: Purchasing and Selling Online 0 various aspects of e-business 0 buying and selling products and services online Weblnat Online: Match 26 E'H "(l )\‘l Students Awards (x3): $750 Crime Stoppers: $100 Lemonville Cemetery - grass cutting $700 Lemonville Group of Artists: $350 Schoolhouse Group of Artists: $350 Stouflville BlA: $3,500 Whimhurchâ€"StouflVille Studio Tour: $500 Markham Fain $750 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 459: $100 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385: $100 ‘ Wheels in Motion - banner: $130 Terry Fox Run â€" banner: $130 Santa Fund/Christmas Dinner at EastRidge church: $1.000 Uxbridge Cottage Hospital: $1,000 Musselman’s Lake Winter Carnival - banner: $130 WhiStle Radio: $2.500 W: $12,090 Whitchurch-Stouflville council approved almost $100,000 in gents and donations in its 2009 budget Thebulkoflhefundingâ€" $79,000 â€" wenttoservices that require municipal funding in order to remain in operation.suchasthecemetery.$trawberry Festival and Kinsmen Club. me remainder of the funding was dished out to urge- nbatlonsoutside oftown departments. Lastyear,the municipality handed over about $25,000 to a variety of soupslhls year. that portion ofthe budget wasset at $20,000, however only $12,090 has been allocated. GroupA-rmnlcbaly-fundedorfinlzationsmanaged byseparahboardsmdcommlttees Stoufiville Lawn Bowling; $8,500 Kinsmen Club of Stouflville: $3,000 Stouflville Town Cemetery. $2,500 Latcham Gallery. $50,000 Strawberry Festival: $15,000 Total: $79,000 Group B - requests from organizations outside town "HIM $100,000 in grants, donations to festival, sports, arts groups Yorksmalleuslmss wmmm yorksmatlhusimssxa/events For further information, please contact: Christa Sharp, Watershed Coordinator Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Tel: 905.895.1281 ext.»225 Email; ghamhrcaomca The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Town of Whitchurchâ€"Stouffville are holding a public meeting to discuss the draft Musselman's Lake Subwatershed Assessment and Stewardship Opportunities Report. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 5th from 7 pm. to 9 pm. at the Ballantrae Community Centre, located at 5592 Aurora Rd. Copies of the draft report are available on LSRCA’s website (www.|srca.on.ca) and the Town of Whitchurchâ€"Stouffville’s website (www.townofws.com).The Musselman's Lake community is encouraged to preview the draft report and provide comments and suggestions. 120 Bayview Parkway Box 282 Newmarket, ON' L3Y 4X1 Place-your Arlicles for Sale ad in mmamammclassmea PUBLIC NOTICE Tel: 905.89“ 281 Fax: 905.853.5881 1 300.465.0437 StouM' 1e Sun-'1‘n'bune I Satuer Feb. 21I 2009