Whitchurch-Stouffville Newspaper Index

Stouffville Sun-Tribune (Stouffville, ON), 15 May 2014, p. 11

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Whitchumh-Stoufiviile is no longer country close to the city. it's a growing community that has mismanaged its seniots and has a council that does not understand the arts. nor does it have a vision for what the future municipality should like. according to Ward 5 candidate lain bovatt. The 43-year-old director of mar- keting for Muskoka Woods camp is disappointed councillors keep defer- ring issues to the new regime. He also said it was very shortsighted of council to not even sit down with [representatives of York University to discuss the potential of locating a sat- ellite campus hem. Mr. lovatt. a married father 0 three living in Ward 5. is taking his second run at theoouncii seat. He lost tomcumbentRichardBanieymZOlo. which he admitted he knew would happen. Mr. Hartley is running for mayorthisyear. “The town has changed over the lastfouryeaxsandifeititwasagteat opportunity to build on the momen- tum 1 gained last time.” Mr. [mart saidofwhyheisrunningagain. "mat Would not have happened if I was on council.” he said Seniors, arts mismanaged, candidate charges Gall Manny - 7 DAYS A WEEK 1.888.646.7686 or Check us out onllne: www.MannÂ¥Johar.ca Ask us Ibom our: COMMERCIAL - FARM - CONSTRUCTION LOANSI WE REPRESENT OVER 200 LENDERS Manny Johar provides 1st, 2nd and 3rd mortgages 1mm: ow onwotsw omens OWN JSOll-Elw .W .Mmm 'm‘m The municipality neéds'economic ‘ ‘My husband lost his job. We fell behind on our mortgage. The bank was seizing our home. I still can 't believe that you gave us an emergency mortgage with no proof of income. You saved our home gave us extra cash to get by until he finds another job. Thanks Manny!” (‘ 3.. Uxbridxe. UN Huum WM OWN Jam m ommm OWN)! no» VIII IIII 0"" IOU-Ill: THI§ LOW? BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolanOyrmgxom lulmrl mml'm development to go along with lesi- dential growth. “I just don‘t see how they're going to do it.” Mr. 11mm adding. the4.200jobsacampuscould have brought would, have been perfect. Mr. Lovatt is in favour of the leisure centre! library expansion. but it's hap- pening too late and it might not even THe Benjamin Moore paint project is “great. but it's not going to bring business into the downtown core” IAIN LWATT: Ward 5 candidate says town should have met with Yotk University about new campus. UHFUJULH MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2014 N'l 'I’lz'lx’S'l mnaon l-iowever. what’s missing from the concept drawings. he said. is dedicat- ed spaoe for Whitchumh-Slouffviile's youth. Using multipurpose space is “not good enough". be large enough when done. lhe next phase of residential growth is slated forWanl 5. Mr. Lovatt wants to ensure building rmits are not pushed through too t just so the municipality can collect the development charges The town might need another theâ€" atre. While Mr. lovatt. a musician. likes the [ebde Centre for Arts and Entertainment - Nineteen on the Park. it only holds 120 people and the ticket prices of$30to$35aretoo high. "You haven‘t helped the acces- sibility. butts in seats. by building a venue large enough.” As pan of his platform to make council more accessible. Mr. Devan wants all meeting times moved to 7 p.m.1hey are currently split between 3 and 7 pm. on Thesdaya He noted Wtchulch-Stouffville is a bedroom mmmunity and meet- ingsshouldnotbeheldat3pm.“just because it's convenient for public ofii- Mr. lovatt also wants council meetings webcasted because “body language is everything". Audio recond- York Region West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program: From May 12. 2014 to October 3. 2014, the Regional Municipality of York in COHjunCtIOf‘I with the York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board will be conducting a larViCide program under the authority of the Medical Officer of Health. The purpose of the program is to control larval mosquitoes to prevent their development into carriers of West Nile virus. The pellet formulation of the larvicrde methoprene (product name Altosid) with Registration No.21809, Altosid XR briquets (methoprene) with Registration No 27694, or Bacillus sphaericus (product name VectoLex WSP) with Registration No. 28009 under the Pest Control Products Act Will be placed into catch basins along Regional and Municipal Roads and in catch basins on private property as required, in addition, the biological larvrcide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis (product name Vectobac). wrth Registration No 18158 or VectoLex CG Registration No. 28008 under the Pest Control Products Act may be placed in ditches and temporary or permanent pools including storm water retention ponds if evidence of mosquito breeding is f0und. All larvrode v the Environn trained techr LarViciding is f0r the contrc accordance v pellet formuli life Cycle, prei reaching mat have been a: federal gover risk fOr huma For exact loca contact: Yorir 1-800-361-5 York Region C 1-800-268-1! Healthy/Pm Yor k Catholic 1-800-363-2 Prevention ai protect yours Virus For sun that should b Health Conn ‘ -DSRJD R9-“ Spoil a mosquito’s dinner plans Protect yourself Cover up Wear repellent NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE ' ' "’Ro ion .ll'l|¢‘ ICIOOt 0A.. “If people choose not to listen. that's UK It's like people have the right not to vote." he said. If elected. when muncillors vote. Mr. lovatt will tweet out the results and who voted yeah or nay because it's the "next level of accountability". And speaking of social media. while Mr. lavatt is a fan of it. he said it only works when you have a commu~ nity of followers. He said the town's 'Mtter presence is ineffective because there are only 445 followers. while the population is more than 38.000. Votes an: currently not recorded unlessrequested by a member of When it comes to its impact dur~ ing the election. Mr. lovatt doesm think it will make or break candidates not using it. Mr. lavatt's 'IWitter feed can be found atfltogfi‘villepql 00m candidates officially running for olfice are: Justin Altmann. Phi] Bannon and Richard Bartley (mayor): Ken Ferdinands (Ward 1): Maun‘cc Smith (Ward 2); HugoT. Kmon (Ward 3); Rene de Vries (Ward 4); Michael Hlunphmys and Tom W'mtels (Ward 5): Rob Hargmve and Joanne launqu (Ward 6). The election takes place Oct. 27. For more information. go to www. townofwxca/electiom All larvmide wiil be applied by Ministry of the Environment licensed applicators 0i trained technicians. Larwciding is a low risk and effective measure for the control ot West Nile virus when used in ' accordance with labei directions. The slow release peliet formulatiOn interferes with the mosqwto life cycle, preventing the mosquito larvae from reaching maturity. It is not sprayed. The products have been approved by both the provrncial and federal governments and are considered low risk for humans, pets and the environment. For exact loc ations and dates of larvicide treatment contact: York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933 York Region Dustnc! Schooi Boatd at 1-800-268-1660 or visit www.yrdsb.calPrognmsl Hulthy/Pugeslflealth-Issuosmspx York Catholoc Dcstm I School Board 1-800-363-2711 0! mm wwwycdsb.“ Preventuon and pmtot'tnon me the best ways to protot t voursetf and your tamnlv from West Ntle vuus. For sunple and common sense D'K‘CJLJhOH\ that should be taken. contact York Regmn Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1~866-252-9933 or Visit www.york.calwestnile CtydeSmnhisnotseekingw etecflontomewmaseathe hashetdtovn yous. After ddswssiom with his wife, Mr. Smith is time to move onto omev mines: he wrote in an em" to The Suanbune this week. * Mr. Smith made the announce- ment now. so anyone intemsted in runnéng 10! the Watd 3 seat wm have time to put a campaign in Word 3. in sowmestem WhltchurchStoufMlb. me ward tales in Gotmley and Heston 'Myhopeismatatleastaooupte é ofpeopOemaycmosetomnfhe muta'luoormompeomeknock- E ingondoocstodiscussissues andgtpeooleintemstedinvot- a in; would bee goodming: Satanonyyfl‘ummoonhas g flbdnommanonpapecstomn g 'x S Mr. K1000 losttn Ml. Smith in 2010 by 24 vows Susanne Hilton is me only sitting memw of council to not publi- cally state her intention for the upcoming municipal olection. She is the watd 4 councillor. Mls Hilton has not responded to requests from The Sun-Inbune regarding he! election intentions. CLYDE SMITH LEAVING COUNCIL 015 ‘U Yo'i'k'Rzgian

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