"Last Monday was Canadian Hospital Day. York County Hospital in Newmarket marked the day with a campaign to discourage smoking. As part of the campaign, pamphlets were handed out and posters were placed around the building. Left is Dr. Norman Mortimer, chief surgeon, and right is Don Glass, chairman of the hospital's public relations committee."
"John Diefenbaker's scheduled October 15 tour of York Region may be temporarily postponed due to the sudden illness of Mrs. Diefenbaker, The Witness learned yesterday. Mr. Diefenbaker had been scheduled to address a dinner in Nobleton, and visit the Auld Kirk Cemetery in the Scotch Settlement. The visit will be re-scheduled for some future date if the former prime minister is unable to come to the area."
"Eighty years old and almost blind, Alfred Tout of Newmarket is launching a business that he hopes will bring him enough money to buy a house. Alfred has turned his life-long hobby, weaving bamboo furniture, into a full-time job so he can get out of the senior citizens' apartment he and his wife moved into a few years ago. "You can't do anything there (at the seniors' home). You can't hammer, own a dog or cat or anything. Some people might like to sit around and do nothing, but not me." Alfred used to have a workshop in his Bradford home before he moved to Newmarket. He misses the freedom of having his own house..."
"The Stickwood Walker heritage farmstead is about to salute the past. At a cost of about $300,000, Newmarket council has given the go-ahead to transform 3.5-acre homestead on Mulock Drive into a meeting place for quilting, embroidery and tea parties. While the plan includes major renovation and landscaping, the barn, destroyed by fire in April, will not be rebuilt. Instead, remaining footprint of the barn will be used for parking or returned to greenspace. Meanwhile, land just west of the homestead will be used for outdoor soccer pitches. Once complete, the main floor's restored interior will be home to new period programs, such as quilting, embroidery and community tea parties, the mayor said. Up to 50 per cent of the cost of the project, or $150,000, will come from funding through potential partnerships and other sources, said Crystal Moss of the town's communications department."
A military training camp in Newmarket during the Second World War where recruits gathered for the first stage of their training before heading overseas.
October 20, 1994 Birth Danna would like to introduce you to her new healthy baby sister Andrea Tanis Compton. Andrea was born at York County Hospital on October 20th at 8:50 a.m. with the wonderful help from our nurse Betty. Special thanks to Dr. Susan Kuzmyk for her loving care and support in helping us bring this beautiful little girl into our lives.
September 20, 1994 Birth Franco & Donna are proud to announce the birth of Austin Jacob Trotta. 7 lbs. 15 ounces. Born Sept. 20th, 11:30 a.m. A brother for Isaac. Many thanks to Dr. Virro, Dr. Chang & Karen of Markham & Stouffville Hospital.
May 12, 1992 Birth KASKO - Douglas and Glenda (Melbourne/Sage) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their "Little Man" Gavin Douglas, born Tuesday May 12, 1992 at 6:03 p.m., 6 lbs. 14 oz. A wonderful graduation gift for Dad. Many thanks to Drs. Jackson, Kennedy and Stevens, Elaine and staff in L & D and the nursery and maternity staff at York County Hospital. You're Terrific!! Thank you to Dr. Rajan for getting us on the right track! A Big Thank You to all our family and friends for their support, gifts and cards.
February 11, 1992 Birth GODDARD Phil and Elaine (nee Kennedy) lovingly announce the birth of their fourth child, Graham Thomas at 6:39 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11th, 1992, weighing in at 10 lbs! Another brother for Justin, Curtis and Devin. A 7th grandson for John and Mary Kennedy, of Allison, a 4th grandson for Don and Marlene Goddard, of Toronto. Special thanks one last time to Dr. Judy Kalyniuk and the maternity staff at York County Hospital, Newmarket.
January 1, 1992 New Years baby for Bradford (birth) Elisabeth Gomes, 28, of Bradford was the proud mother of the first baby born at York County Hosptial in 1992. Baby Amanda was born at 7:11 p.m. on January 1st, weighing in at 7 lbs 5 oz. A first child for Elisabeth and husband Carlos, Amanda was 13 days early, but just in time to be number 1. She was presented with a silver cup by the Hospital, as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations. York County Hospital had planned to present special commemorative cups to the first ten babies born on January 1st, but were foiled by the lack of a baby boom. Only two infants were born on New Years' Day. The second was a baby girl, born at 8:56 p.m. to Allison Leve of Schomberg.