Newmarket: The Heart of York Region Paperback - 1996

Robert Terence Carter grew up in Newmarket and attended both elementary and high school there. He was editor of The (Newmarket) Era from 1968 to 1985, and for many years wrote a weekly local history column for that newspaper. he has also been editor of The Scarborough Mirror and several other publications in Metro Toronto. He is the author of Rebel County, a history of the area's part in the Rebellion of 1837.

In 1974 Mr. Carter founded the Newmarket Historical Committee, which later became the Newmarket Historical Society. He also founded the Society's extensive archives and remains active in its affairs.

In 1991 he became a director of the Sharon Temple Museum Society and the following year was elected president, a post he continues to hold.

In addition, the author has been a director of the Persechini Easter Seal Run/Walkathon for more than a decade, is a past director of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce and the Region of York Red Cross, and for many years was a mamber of the Newmarket Civic Awards Committee adn the Mayor's Advisory Committee.

In February 1993, Mr. Carter was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation by Governor General Ramon Hnayshyn. The citation said Carter was decorated in recognition of significant contribution to compatriots, community, and to Canada.