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COMMUNITY Thursday CLOCK TOWER INN retirement residence Senior Healthy Heart Lifestyle Show Open House February 28 1 to 4 pm at pm 245 pm h at 130 pm 230 pm Heart stroke Foundation Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place Running Free Newmarket All proceeds to the Heart Stroke Foundation 180 Main St Newmarket Volunteers work to better municipal offleash parks Instead of abandoning the concept of a dog pane all together the municipality found a new location one far removed from resi dential neighbourhoods A piece of land along the hydro corridor on Miller Avenue just south of Hwy 7 and west of Woodbine Avenue has been a leashfree haven for area dogs since The town owns the property however the park is operated by volunteers Its an absolute success how we work with the city Mr Glushko said When the park was first created farm fencing with holes wide enough for any crafty canine to escape bounded the park which was little more than a dirtcovered plot About eight months ago off- leash park finally opened after years of plan The park is at the east end of Concord Regional Park It too is run by a group of volunteer They are the real dog lovers VAjghaji Councillor Sandra Mrs husband Mario can often be found at the park with the couples two- yearold golden retriever Lucky Right now I have not heard anything bad I believe the people using it are very happy Mrs Racco said People are glad to help out Its cheaper than coffee to come to the park Through donations membership fees and there is now a chainlink fence ringing the park a doublegated entrance wooden shelters for pet owners agility area and a permanent water line for yearround hydration About 20 to 30 dogs use the park dairy Its not exactly scenic but its fenced a good size and not too muddy said Sheila Whittingham who has brought her English field setters Riley and Millie to the park since September Despite the this months cool tempera tures about 10 men along with Ms Whit and their canines took to the park Groups of two to three men huddled togeth er conversing about guy things while their Labs huskies and mutts chased each other with tails wagging doubletime The Miller Avenue Dog Group has about members who donate a year to use the park glad to help out Its cheaper the park Mr additional to 300 dog owners who also use the park but dont pay the fee Its a little more than a small interest group Mr Glushko said All day in the evening on weekends the noise is nonstop One municipality in which an offleash dog park has raised hackles is Richmond Hill All day in the evening on weekends the noise is nonstop said Ltima Slizauskas who lives near the park Barking Owners calling dogs Much of the park is located on the crest of the hill and the surrounding valley acts as an amphithe atre into my yard In October a pilot park spanning 7500 square metres with a separate area for small dogs opened on Tower Hill Road near Yonge Street It really isnt noisy said Sid spokesperson for the Richmond Hill Club which operates the park If you look at the number of people and dogs using the park and running around and having fun its just amazing Youre always going to get people com plaining about something no matter what Avoiding a situation such as the one in Richmond Hill will be top of mind when staff report on a potential site for a dog park in the munici pality comes to council within the next few months This is the second time the idea of a leashfree park has been entertained in town The first occurred about years ago when a group of residents lobbied council The town just didnt want it said Chris- Hawkins a resident who was part of that years ago shame we dont have a dog park with files from Adam Mclean RECALL INFORMATION Attention ChryslerDodgeJeep Owners Your Chrysler product MAY have outstanding recalls andor product updates To check the status of your vehicle Call toll tree 866852331 3 and ask for the Service Department Dean Watson Auto Sales Friday Saturday and Sunday ONLY OFF our ticket price on Mattress Sets Excludes discounted clearance promoted offers Sertapedics Friends Family Coupons and packages Min mattress set purchase Pay No Interest For 28 Months After Discount TAKE28MONTHSTOPAY32Jmh- I The Serta hot Newmarket 18170 Yonge Street Green Lane Plaza BRICK mattress store PRICE Guarantee