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September
+ + + + + + + The new school year also saw the arrival of a new principal in King. Beverly Coles took the helm at Holy Name Catholic School in King City. + + + + + + + Parking had been banned on the 16th Sideroad, west of Bathurst Street, since January, but the problems had not completely gone away. That's why a Township staff recommendation to partially lift the ban was rejected by council. They opted instead to simply receive the staff report, and try to get more enforcement help from York Regional Police. + + + + + + + The weather looked threatening, but the rain held off long enough for everyone to have a great time at the annual Kettleby Fair. + + + + + + + The new King Wild opened their first season playing in the new Greater metro Junior A Hockey League a little off form. They were blanked 6-0 by their Richmond Hill Ram hosts. But they regrouped and were on their way after their home opener, which saw they down the Toronto Canada Moose 5-1. + + + + + + + The likes of Murray McLaughlan, Sylvia Tyson, Dr. Joel Krivy, Jacksoul, David Francey and Kiximama delighted audiences over two nights at the Kingfest Music Celebration, in support of the York Region chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Organizers are promising big things for the 2007 festival, set for June. + + + + + + + Vandorf resident Gord Kerr decided to try and apply his experience being a parents' advocate in education at the board level. he announced he would be seeking the the King and aurora seat on the York Region District School Board. Meanwhile, Les Pengelly decided to pull out of the trustee race in favour of Kerr. "I think he can handle the job," he said. + + + + + + + Ward 2 council candidates Peter Grandilli and Jeff Laidlaw came to an interesting deal, in which they agreed to curtail the number and locations of the campaign signs. + + + + + + + Bryan Jackson, who died at 71, was remembered as the long-time manager of Schomberg community and Agricultural Arena. The community was out again in King City, taking part in the annual Terry Fox Run. There were 184 participants who helped raise a little more than $8,500. Several area schools also held events to boost the effort to raise money for cancer research. + + + + + + + King Township was a blooming place in August, and the Communities in Bloom judges said that much in their report. They gave the local effort an impressive five blooms, and 831 out of a possible 1,000 points. "A visitor must experience the Township of King to appreciate the green rural farms and forests," they reported. "Here, there is an oasis from the fast food and coffee shops, the pace of life is slowed and traffic is reduced to mainly that on the through highway leading to Toronto or Barrie." The King Township Museum was cited for honourable mention by the judges. Rogers said they were impressed with the way a number of features, like the old train station, church and the old dredging barge from the Holland Marsh, have been brought together onto one property. "They thought that was just a marvelous feat," she commented. + + + + + + + Councillor Cober closed out the month by learning he could pack away his campaign materials. He was returned to his Ward 4 council seat by acclamation. Fellow Schomberg resident Elizabeth Crowe was also acclaimed to her seat as local trustee on the York Catholic District School Board. A couple of candidates jumped into races at the last minute. King City resident Mark Healy made the mayor's race a three-way affair. Nobleton resident Emil Alilovic signed on to run or the ward 3 council seat. And King City's Christopher Pape announced he would take another shot at becoming the local trustee on the York Region District School Board. |
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