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Region gathers support for photo radar Several municipalities on board with campaign BY JOE FANTAUZZI

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Cheers! Helen Zajicek (left) and Lois Miller toast to Canada during the Community and Home Assistance to Seniors multicultural Canada Day event at The Mansion in Aurora yesterday.

York region aims for 25% forest cover

More trees mean less crime: study BY JOE FANTAUZZI

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If a tree grows in the city, does the crime rate fall? It’s a question researchers at the University of Vermont hope they have answered with a ‘yes’. And it’s a topic on which York Region is keeping a close eye. If so, their research and the growing body of evidence that supports it, could have implications for urban areas all over the world — and certainly in a rapidly urbanizing community such as York Region, the population of which is expected to hit 1.8 million by 2051, from 1.1 million today. The researchers hope from their study the following conclusion can be drawn: in two neighbourhoods with the same demographics, including socio-economics and urban design, the neighbourhood with more wellmaintained trees will have a lower crime rate,

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said University of Vermont associate professor Austin Troy, who authored the study along with J. Morgan Grove and Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne. The Vermont study found a 10-per-cent increase in tree canopy was associated with about a 12-per-cent decrease in crime in the Baltimore, Md. area. Baltimore’s crime rate was the United States’ sixth highest last year, the Baltimore Sun reported earlier this month. The Vermont study authors embarked on the research because trees cost municipalities

money to install and it’s important to make a strong argument about their benefits, Mr. Troy said. York Region has placed a high priority on the relationship between the natural and built environment and is targeting a 25-per-cent forest coverage rate, up from the current rate, which has been hovering around 22.5 per cent for years, York Region forestry manager Ian Buchanan said. Healthy trees will ensure social benefits, including the offset of the crime rate, he said. “Healthy trees equal healthy communities,” he said. “This education and awareness of value-added social benefits of green infrastructure is huge.” Meanwhile, regional forest coverage fluctuates wildly across the region and drops as low as 10 per cent in some areas of highly urban municipalities. See TREES, page A15.

York Region’s police services board is slowly shoring up support for a provincial lobbying effort aimed at getting photo radar back on the streets. But as support for the plan grows in some communities, not everyone in York Region backs the idea. Letters of support, which include resolutions passed by several local councils, for the controversial speed enforcement program have been sent to the York police civilian governance agency. The letters were sent in response to a resolution passed by the board in April to pressure the province to allow municipalities to use photo radar.

‘Police can’t be everywhere at the same time.’ Virginia Hackson

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The York police department faces increasing pressures on its budget and a need to maintain road safety, Deputy Chief Bruce Herridge said in April. Photo radar is missing from the force’s toolkit, he added. Georgina, Markham, East Gwillimbury and Richmond Hill have all passed resolutions in support of the board’s push to get photo radar back. However, the province must give the region the go-ahead. While noncommittal on the issue, Premier Dalton McGuinty’s office has told the board he has alerted Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli and See COUNCILLOR, page A11.

Wacky weather boosts invasive emerald ash borer Limited precipitation could hurt native insect numbers By Chris Traber

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Our mild fall and winter and unseasonably warm, dry spring are a one-two punch in favour of invasive insects. Tree-destroying critters, such as the emerald ash borer, went into the winter in great shape, while our forests are in a weakened state, York Region natural heritage and

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Trees leafed early and are now emitting natural chemicals called volatiles that attracts pests. “It’s as though the trees are calling out to the emerald ash borer and saying, ‘Come and get me’,” he said. It will be a challenging summer for trees, which cover 22.5 per cent of York Region, Mr. Buchanan said. While the nasty invasive bugs will benefit from the dramatic weather shift, chances are traditional nuisances, including black flies and mosquitoes, could suffer. These insects

forestry manager Ian Buchanan explained. Invasive insect larvae live under tree bark. With a mild fall to enjoy prolonged feeding, the larvae were more robust heading into the winter. With virtually no winter kill, there are more of the creatures. This all sets the stage for what promises to be a banner year for the emerald ash borer, which has already killed millions of ash trees in southwestern Ontario, Michigan and surrounding states. The lack of rain and early spring could have negative consequences on tree growth and their ability to ward off bug infestation, Mr. Buchanan said.

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You may want to rethink sneaking over to the park across the street to light fireworks this weekend, because it could cost you. Setting off fireworks on public property is against the law, unless you have a permit. In Aurora and King, you could be fined up to $5,000; in Newmarket, up to $2,000. In East Gwillimbury, violators who are caught are instructed to appear in court, with the fine to be determined there. York Regional Police responded to 20 calls related to fireworks across the region Victoria Day weekend. Newmarket residents can set off family fireworks, which are less powerful than those used in large public displays, on their own properties on Victoria Day and Canada Day, plus one day before and after each. In Aurora, family fireworks use is restricted to Victoria Day, Canada Day and one day immediately preceding each. In East Gwillimbury and King, fireworks are allowed on the same holidays, plus two days before and after. The Aurora bylaw goes further, restricting use to between sundown and 11 p.m. and mandating the operator ensure fire extinguishing equipment is nearby. Adriano Salvati operates the Twilight Fireworks Inc. trailer on the corner of William Roe Boulevard and Yonge Street. He deals with many people who are new to fireworks, he said as he put his products on display. “Fireworks can be fun for everyone if you use them properly,” he said. Customers, especially new ones, often have questions about use and safety. He tells each to ensure they have a bucket of water nearby and a five-gallon pail with about a foot of sand in the bottom in which to set the fireworks before lighting. This will protect you and your

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SPEAK OUT “They are asking for $15 million, yet just spent $300,000 on changing their signs? I think perhaps they need to get a new financial adviser.”

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Keswick’s Monica Lockie and her son, Dance, relax near the games area in this file photograph from a past Canada Day celebration in Georgina. Communities across the region have planned busy days to mark Canada’s 145th birthday Sunday.

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Canada gears up 145th birthday celebration By Amand Persico

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This Sunday, don the red and white and celebrate all that is Canada. Canada turns 145 and there will be plenty of celebrations, festivals and fireworks. This is the perfect day to spend with family and friends at one of many events. Watch a parade, catch an outdoor concert or wave your flag at a festival. Here are some places where you can celebrate Canada and a list of what’s open and closed over the weekend.

What’s Open • Vaughan Mills, Promenade Mall, Hillcrest Mall, Markville Shopping Centre, Upper Canada Mall and Pacific Mall are open regular Sunday hours July 1. • Vaughan Mills and Pacific Mall are open July 2. • Grocery stores, LCBO and Beer Stores are open July 1 and closed July 2. • Banks and Canada Post services are closed July 2.

Ignite the light and let it shine If you’re looking for a fireworks show, you don’t have to travel far. Bring a lawn chair and blanket and watch the skies light up: • Aurora: 9:45 p.m. at Lambert Willson Park. Visit aurora.ca • East Gwillimbury: 10 p.m. at Mount Albert Lions Park. Park opens at 7 p.m. Visit eastgwillimbury.ca • Georgina: 10 p.m. at the Recre-

ational Outdoor Campus. Free bus shuttles. Visit georgina.ca • King Township: 9:45 p.m. at Tyrwhitt Park, Kettleby. Visit king. ca • Markham: 10 p.m. at Milne Dam Conservation Park. Free bus shuttles. Visit markham.ca • Newmarket: 10 p.m. at George Richardson Park. Visit newmarket. ca • Richmond Hill: 10 p.m. at Richmond Green Park and Sports Complex. Visit richmondhill.ca • Whitchurch-Stouffville: Dusk at marquee area off Park Drive.

Celebrate good times, come on! It’s time to celebrate Canada. Aurora Celebrate Canada’s birthday in Canada’s Birthday Town at Lambert Willson Park. The two-day party kicks off Saturday at 7 p.m. with the annual dance in the park and beer garden. The annual Canada Day parade starts at 10 a.m. Sunday and travels south along Yonge Street from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Murray Drive. Children are invited to the pre-parade sidewalk chalking at 8:30 a.m. at the Aurora Public Library. Enjoy a day at the park, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., featuring a free pancake breakfast, petting zoo, Canadian passport children’s activities, public swimming and skating and live bird and reptile shows. On stage, be sure to catch the Aurora Teen Idol competition, Glenn Marais and a Rolling Stones tribute.

For a full schedule, visit aurora.

Newmarket The Kanata Celebration is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fairy Lake. Newmarket Car Club hosts a free pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall. Afterward, head over to Fairy Lake for a day of festivities, including inflatable bouncies, extreme bike demonstrations and live entertainment. The Newmarket Citizens Band will perform at 7:30 p.m., prior to the fireworks show at George Richardson Park. East Gwillimbury Celebrate Canada Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sharon Temple. Bring family and friends to celebrate with food, games and live entertainment. There will be puppet shows, a spelling bee, old-time fiddling and a reading tent hosted by the East Gwillimbury Public Library. There will also be heritage demonstrations including buttermaking, cooking, spinning, weaving, quiltmaking and gardening. Celebrate Canada Day with birthday cake at 2 p.m. Visit sharontemple.ca Georgina The Taking it to the Streets Canada Day Festival is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at five locations, including Home Hardware and the Wet Thumb in Keswick, Georgina Arts Centre, Jackson’s Point parkette and Pefferlaw Lions Hall. There will be face painting, balloons and a community barbecue. There will also be celebrations

at the Recreational Outdoor Campus and Georgina Pioneer Village from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit georgina.ca King Township A community barbecue is at 7 p.m. and Canada birthday cake will be served at 8 p.m. at Tyrwhitt Park, Kettleby. Visit king.ca Markham Canada Day Celebrations run 3 p.m. to midnight at Milne Dam Conservation Park. Enjoy a day of free children’s activities and live music featuring Christopher Dallo. The annual People’s Parade starts at 4 p.m. and travels along McCowan Road and Hwy. 7 to the park. There will also be a flag-raising ceremony at 6 p.m. Shuttle buses run from Markville Shopping Centre to the park, noon to midnight. Visit markham.ca Richmond Hill The Canada Day midway festival is 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Richmond Green Park and Sports Complex. The day is filled with live entertainment, including performances by Marion Drexler Band, Unbound, Fathead Blues Band, Derek Christi, Gemini-award winner Tajja Isen and pop artist Aleesia. There will also be a children’s village, teen zone, petting zoo, Bavarian garden, multicultural food pavilion and local art exhibit and home show. You are asked to bring nonperishable food items to support the Richmond Hill Community

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Food Bank. You can also bring unwanted electronic items to the e-waste recycling booth. Visit richmondhill.ca Vaughan: A Canada Day concert is 3 to 8 p.m. at Mackenzie Glen District Park. The concert lineup includes local artists Bridge 6, Talk and Tamika Soul. Following the official town welcome, Canadian R&B artist JRDN takes the stage. The night ends with a free performance by ’80s rock band Platinum Blonde. There will also be inflatable bouncies and a new zipline attraction. There will be free shuttle buses running to the park from Vaughan City Hall and St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School from 2:30 to 10 p.m. Visit city.vaughan.on.ca

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York Region United Way committed to fundraising By Chris Traber

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In the face of tough economic times, service innovation, strength investments and the power of community will carry the day, attendees at United Way York Region’s 36th annual general meeting heard Tuesday at the Manor in Kettleby. Outgoing chairperson Charles Beer underscored the organization’s commitment to working hard and smart, a strategy that raised a record $8.18 million in 2011. Last year’s campaign underlined two simple facts, Mr. Beer told staff, board members and dignitaries. In a challenging fiscal climate, York Region residents and businesses continued to care and give. Meanwhile, in the face of complex and deepening social pressures, United Way must continue to seek new ways to solve community priorities. “This is your success — the spirit, drive and generosity of each of our 20,000 donors, 2,000 volunteers and 250 workplace campaigns,” Mr. Beer said. “And, at a time when more people were knocking on United Way funded agency doors, we not only maintained funding, but invested an additional $500,000 in eight new and expansion frontline programs.” United Way will focus on building civic muscle by devoting $150,000 to five new projects within its strength investments initiative, chief executive officer Daniele Zanotti said. “This catalytic funding invests in everyday people and groups already at work in their communities, creating shared solutions to complex social issues — moms and teens at a co-op coming together to start support groups and after-school activities or newcomers starting their own social enterprises to become self-sufficient,” he said. Adding momentum to the meeting’s theme was keynote speaker Ontario Social Assistance Review commissioner Frances Lankin. The commission is working on the largest review of social assistance programs in two decades. The former president and CEO of United Way Toronto and Ontario cabinet minister shared key issues emerging from public consultations throughout Ontario. Her report, due at Queen’s Park this fall, will provide ranging recommendations for the government to create a benefits structure that reduces bar-

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riers and supports transition into the labour market. Her over-arching mandate is a thorough examination of Ontario social supports, she said. Ms Lankin said the report will cover the social strata, including First Nations people and citizens with disabilities. It also looks at social assistance caseloads involving newcomers, identified as people who have been in Canada less than five years. This group represented 14 per cent of the Ontario Works caseload and 2 per cent of the Ontario Disability Support Program caseload. “Many people see social assistance as a safety net from which they’re not able to bounce back,” Ms Lankin said. “They see it as a trap. “The (current) system helps those who probably need help the least. Our system doesn’t do the job.” As such, she hopes the review will bring to fruition a 21st-century income security system that enables all Ontarians to live with dignity, participate in their communities and contribute to a prospering economy. The desired outcomes of the review include placing “reasonable expectations on, and providing supports for, people who rely on social assistance with respect to active engagement in the labour market and participation in treatment and rehabilitation”. Ultimately, and hopefully, as a result of the review, Ontario will simplify income and asset rules to improve equity and make it easier to understand and administer social assistance, while ensuring the long-term viability of the social assistance system, she said. “The system is broken,” she said. “The challenge is to strike a balance between adequacy, incentives and fairness in the benefits structure.” In summation, Ms. Lankin reiterated the findings of the Senate committee on social affairs: “There is increasing evidence that the cost of doing nothing to reduce or eliminate poverty is large enough that many remedies are probably less costly”. Mr. Zanotti said he and United Way are looking forward to the final report and its positive impact on the community. “We are confident and hopeful the process and findings from the report will be the catalyst for ongoing discussions, action and reform,” he said.

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t has been seven years since Ontario passed its Places to Grow Act and since then, the mantra of the province and many municipalities has been to build communities where people can live, work and play. In northern York Region, that presents a particular challenge, since many people already commute south for work and there aren’t enough jobs locally to employ all of the area’s residents. Nonetheless, it’s important municipalities strive to draw as many good jobs as possible to the region, helping more people live and work locally. Aurora council upheld this principle Tuesday night when it shot down an official plan amendment request from SmartCentres. The developer wanted to build retail and office space on land the town has designated for higher quality employment, such as corporate head offices. Council made the right decision, as Aurora, and northern York Region in general, are rife with shopping malls and plazas and the primarily low-paying jobs they bring. There is little land left for development in York Region, so what is available needs to be directed toward creating jobs that pay enough to allow people to live and work in the same area. Newmarket has built to its borders, so new development there is now focused on intensification, such as the proposals to build more residences in the Glenway subdivision and 16-storey towers at Slessor Square, near the intersection of Yonge Street and Davis Drive. If Newmarket is to attract more major employers, those companies are going to have to redevelop land that’s already in use. East Gwillimbury has much more land for development and is scheduled to grow rapidly, with its population quadrupling by 2031. Development there will also include employment lands and, as a recent labour market study the town underwent in partnership with Georgina indicates, more high-paying jobs are needed. According to the study, conducted in partnership with Georgina Trades Training Inc., 49 per cent of East Gwillimbury residents commute to Toronto for work. Just 5 per cent travel within East Gwillimbury to get to work. All of northern York Region’s municipalities need to focus on attracting companies that bring highpaying jobs to the area to reduce the amount of time residents spend commuting. Along with the environmental benefit of less greenhouse gases emitted by vehicles, less time commuting means more time for family and volunteering in the community, making the community stronger

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Statistics don’t always tell complete story Re: Our school boards buck provincial trend, June 14. Thanks to The Newmarket Era/Aurora Banner for publishing the results of the Ontario secondary school literacy test for Newmarket and Aurora high schools. It is very encouraging to see the success rate improving in our local public schools. Pickering College has long been an advocate for using data to drive decision making for school improvement and, in fact, publishes a school report card each year to track our success. However, the results in the Era-Banner also reveal the dangers of publishing statistics and making comparisons without the full story. Pickering College is an international day and boarding school welcoming students from Canada and some 20 countries around the world. Many of our international students come to Canada for the first time in high school, ready for an entirely immersive English experience. Fully 40 per cent of those students writing the OSSLT at Pickering College were defined as English language learners, considerably higher than the local or provincial average. When we compare the results on the literacy test taking into account English language learners, our success rate is 94 per cent. This is equal to or better than the school achieving the

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Aurora Hydro was sold so Aurora could establish a fund, but no one who works for the Town of Aurora has an idea how to ask residents, “How should we spend it?” Here’s an idea, why don’t we spend a chunk and hire Run Your Town For You Inc.? Then we can ditch council and most of the staff, save a ton of cash and turn town hall into low-cost housing. Giving this council control of more than $33 million of “free” money is like giving a teenager car keys and a case of beer.

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highest results in our local area. What statistics and rankings do not provide is a sense of the character of any school. Our parents and students will tell you our diversity is one of our great strengths, providing an international perspective and understanding so important for success in the global future. Our school prepares all students to ask tough questions, to solve societal issues and to stand up for what they believe. Having said that, here is other data we think is important. 88 per cent of our graduates this year were Ontario scholars; 98 per cent of our graduates were accepted to the university or college of their choice and; 100 per cent of graduates exceeded their community service requirements. These are the type of results that help define our school success.

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Tragedy doesn’t end with cycling accidents Re: Report sparks helmet debate, June 21. The tragedy is not always someone getting killed while riding a bicycle, but the aftermath of an accident where, through no fault of the rider, he ends up on the pavement with severe head trauma. We have a tragic scenario now with one of our club members, who, after being knocked off his bike by a dog six months ago, is still in the hospital and not aware of his surroundings and it is doubtful he will ever recover. This person was a personal trainer, very energetic and really believed in what he passed on to his clients. He was not wearing a helmet. It shows that it does not matter how competent you may be on a bike, you cannot be ready for every circumstance that may rear its ugly head. The parent riding with a child may get crossed up and go down. The child has a helmet on because it is the law, but the parent doesn’t. The bread winner of the fam-

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Restaurant closure hits close to home Anyone who grew up in the 1980s has heard the song Another One Bites The Dust by Queen. That’s how my kids and I felt last Saturday morning when we went to have breakfast at the Zellers restaurant. We knew Target was coming, but did not realize the “target” was going to be on our favorite breakfast place. We went in and to our disappointment, it was closed. My wife and I had pledged to make a conscious effort to have our children familiar with proper behavior while eating at restaurants. We were the adults, before having children, who would whisper to each other at how misbehaved “those” children were. So we decided we would start early and frequented the Zellers restaurant. We would go every so often, first visiting the strategically placed toy aisle and then have breakfast served by the always smiling and jovial Sue, who we will miss. We made sure the kids sat properly, ordered on their own and had a great time. Now we can go to any restaurant and only have two glasses spill, at least one major stain on someone’s shirt and notice only one other couple indiscreetly say “look how misbehaved those children are”. Yes, the Zellers restaurant has taught us a lot and we will miss it. Not sure if Target will open a new one, but it just wouldn’t be the same. Aurora

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ave you watched the video of four seventhgrade boys tormenting their 68-year-old school bus monitor? In the 10-minute YouTube video that now has more than seven million views, a New York state grandmother of eight is the victim of a relentlessly cruel verbal assault that brings her to tears. The video, captured on a student’s cellphone, has launched an international fundraising campaign for Karen Klein and unleashed an onslaught of death threats and abuse against the bullies. Toronto’s Max Sidorov, a victim of bullying himself as a child, wanted to send Mrs. Klein on a vacation, only to raise enough to allow her to retire with donations topping $650,000. A range of emotions flooded me as I watched, everything from sympathy and sadness to outrage and disgust. Many people are pointing the finger of blame at the boys’ parents, believing when children do wrong, parents have failed in their duty. Sometimes, good kids do bad because, as much as parents influence the behaviour, values and character of their children, at some point, the approval of their peers becomes more important. That’s not a defence of bullying, but a suggestion the lesson to be learned from this video shouldn’t only be that bullying is wrong and wreaks devastation on its victims. Are not those who watch and do nothing equally to blame? That nobody on that bus spoke out for Mrs. Klein — even to alert the driver — is as appalling to me as four twisted, sadistic tween punks thinking they could get away with degrading and humiliating an adult for whom they should have respect, if not simple courtesy. If someone speaks up, bullies — who are cowards in their hearts — will typically back down. Our children must learn not only is bullying wrong, so, too, is being a silent bystander. For York Region anti-bullying advocate Karen Sebben, the video is an excruciating demonstration of the bullying that goes on every day in our schools — no less painful for the victims without the seven million views. “Unfortunately, when bullying happens to children, there isn’t the same kind of reaction,” she said. “As a society, we can no longer turn a blind eye. We can no longer minimize bullying as ‘kids being kids’.” Do we have the courage not to turn away in the face of the rampant bullying that seems ingrained in our society — everywhere from the floor of the House of Commons and our gridlocked roads to sports fields and now online, with social media unleashing bullies who ridicule and condemn under the veil of anonymity? But social media can work both ways, as this incident demonstrates. It gives me hope that millions watched and were compelled to act. It was too late to speak up on the bus, so they gave money. An act of kindness is always good — and I wish Mrs. Klein well in her retirement — but, in the end, too many bullies are still getting away with it. We need to do more than just express sympathy for victims or bully the bullies with our own condemnation. We can harness the power of the outrage and empathy that video engendered to take a stand against bullies. We can give our children the conviction to speak out against bullying and to know that simply not taking part isn’t enough — that alone will do more than all the anti-bullying legislation any government might pass. We can find and celebrate role models who do speak out. And we can find the courage within ourselves to tell the bullies we’re watching and that they’re not getting away with it any longer.

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Courts may have the final say when it comes to liability on municipal roads. A recent appeal by Oshawa and Scugog was turned down by an Ontario court, ruling the municipalities were two-thirds responsible for a crash that left Port Perry sisters quadriplegic due to the state of the rural road on which it happened. It’s a ruling that could cost the municipalities tens of millions of dollars. When cases such as these are taken to court, the best defence for municipalities is to ensure it has followed the rules, specifically meeting provincial standards and keeping detailed records of all monitoring, maintenance and repairs it has completed, Georgina operations manager Bob Fortier said. The law is known as the minimum maintenance standards and provides municipalities with guidelines for winter and summer upkeep. Yet many municipalities strive to exceed these standards and keep everything from potholes to lighting in check when funds are available. The standards were established in 2002 and are revised annually. The most recent addition has been municipal liability when it comes to sidewalks. “These kinds of cases do make municipalities double-check their policies and procedures because the judge does have the power to assign liability, but we cover ourselves as best we can,” Mr. Fortier said. He remembers having to appear in court following a crash near Sutton High School at which time the safety of a curve in the road was challenged. In such instances, he pulls all documentation of road

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Councillor argues photo Aurora woman charged in coke bust radar unnecessary Four York Region residents are among 22 people charged Tuesday during a massive Toronto Police drug probe. Launched in September, Project DOMO was aimed at dismantling GTA cocaine distribution networks. Police searched 29 addresses in Toronto, York, Waterloo and Durham yesterday.

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Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Madeleine Meilleur about the request. Police board chairperson and Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti wasn’t thrilled with the province’s response. “I hope the referral to the other ministers is not an indicator that we’re not going to see action on this,” Mr. Scarpitti said. York’s police board began its lobbying effort about five months after the Nottawasaga police board passed a similar resolution. Photo radar was introduced and then quickly killed off by Queen’s Park in the mid1990s. East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson, who also serves on the police board, sees photo radar as another tool for police to deal with speeders as traffic volume increases. “Police can’t be everywhere at the same time,” she added. Meanwhile, Newmarket plans to address the issue when politicians reconvene after the summer hiatus. Councillor Maddie Di Muccio opposes the move to bring photo radar back to the region’s streets. She pointed to statistics showing speeding offences in York have largely declined. Speeding offences have fallen each of the past three years, from 65,160 in 2009 to 64,116 in 2010 and 63,773 in 2011. Ms Di Muccio credited that drop to hardworking police officers and noted if there is to be investment into road safety, it should made on the police front lines. When a driver is pulled over by an officer, there is an opportunity for an emotional connection to be made — which can keep the driver from committing the offence again, she said. In a photo radar situation, however, the driver is not penalized, only the vehicle’s owner, who may not have been driving when the offence took place, she added. She also believes the region is seeking a money-making opportunity. Mayor Tony Van Bynen committed to

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Canadian veterans Ronald Moyes (from left) and John McLean look on as Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney announced Monday in Ottawa that 41 bomber command veterans, including Richmond Hill’s Albert Wallace, will be flown to Enlgand this week for the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial in London.

Second World War veteran and Richmond Hill resident Albert Wallace is one of 41 Royal Canadian Air Force veterans in London, England this week, for a memorial unveiling by Queen Elizabeth II. During the war, Mr. Wallace was part of 15 bombing missions, before spending two years in a prisoner of war camp. Tomorrow, the grandfather, who will turn 92 in September, will be one of the many veterans honoured when the Queen unveils the new Bomber Command Memorial. Mr. Wallace, or “Wally” to his former crewmates, achieved the rank of flight lieutenant during his military career, which began

in 1938 as a member of the Queen’s York Rangers army reserve. After war broke out, a young Mr. Wallace obtained his reserve discharge, so he could enlist in the RCAF. Born and raised in Toronto, Mr. Wallace was called into active duty in 1941 and received his training at Bombing and Gunnery School, near Port Dover. Graduating in 1942, Mr. Wallace was promoted to pilot officer and joined a crew stationed in northeast England. There, he was part of 15 successful bombing missions over Germany, serving as second gunner, until his bomber was shot down over Duisburg, Germany the evening of May 12, 1943. Mr. Wallace parachuted to safety, but was soon captured. The pilot and wireless operator were killed. Surviving two years as a POW, Mr. Wallace was released at the end

of the war. He returned to Toronto and his former employment at Loblaws Groceterias, rising to the position of vice-president for the final 12 years. He retired after 34 years of employment. He met his wife, Mary, while she was shopping at the store he managed. They married in 1947 and raised four daughters. Mr. Wallace enjoys spending time with them and his three grandchildren. His wife passed away in 2009. Mr. Wallace enjoys weekly rounds of golf, travel and visits to his cottage. The Bomber Command Memorial will be unveiled in Green Park, near Buckingham Palace. Additional information on the veterans’ trip to London is available at veterans.gc.ca/eng/feature/ bomber_command

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Starting Sunday, York Region Transit/ Viva will enact more than 70 service changes across York Region. Highlights of the changes include: • Route 50 — Queensway will be introduced to operate four weekday morning and afternoon round trips between Keswick and the Newmarket GO bus terminal; • Route 9 — 9th Line will be restructured to incorporate former Route 15 — Stouffville Local routing. Alternate trips will service Eastern Gate from the start of service until 5 p.m; • Route 304 — Mount Joy Express will be introduced to operate between the Mount

Joy GO station and Finch GO bus terminal via McCowan Road, Hwy. 7, Kennedy Road and Hwy. 407; • Route 53 — Woodspring-Clearmeadow will be restructured. Former Route 53 service north of Davis Drive will be merged with Route 44 — Woodspring-Bristol and service south of Davis Drive will be merged with Route 57/57A — Clearmeadow-Mulock and; • Route 86 — Newkirk-Red Maple will be restructured to service central Richmond Hill between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue. Route 86 will now operate along Red Maple Road to Richmond Hill Centre terminal. Additional routes and schedules will be adjusted.

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NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION FAIRY LAKE GARDENS CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT Town of Newmarket Project Background The Regional Municipality of York has examined options for the existing Fairy Lake Gardens Pond to reduce maintenance costs, improve aquatic habitat and improve water quality. A naturalized watercourse between Eagle Street and Fairy Lake will be created to replace the Fairy Lake Gardens Pond. The Fairy Lake Gardens Pond is located at the southeast corner of Eagle Street and William Street in the Town of Newmarket and discharges directly to Fairy Lake (see key map).

Construction The construction contract for the York Region Fairy Lake Gardens Creek Restoration Project has been awarded to R&M Construction. Construction will start on July 3rd, 2012 and is expected to be completed by September 2012. York Region’s consultant on this project, Cole Engineering Group Limited, will administer the contract and provide site inspection services. The project consists of creating a naturalized watercourse through Fairy Lake Gardens Pond by capping sediment in the pond with clean ﬁll. Plants and stone will be placed in and around the constructed channel to create a more naturalized watercourse between Eagle Street and Fairy Lake. The quality of the natural environment will be improved by planting native shrubs and trees. Access along the gravel pathway between Fairy Lake and Fairy Lake Gardens Pond will remain open during construction. Jason Morris Environmental Specialist

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Asian long-horned beetle likely eradicated in region From page A1.

and their brethren, such as the common fly, have different life cycles. Low snow cover and subsequent minimal run off and dry spells mean the moisture and standing water in which they breed is low. While the region’s environmental services department doesn’t monitor mosquitoes and flies, it’s safe to say their populations may be diminished their year, he said. The battle is squarely against the emerald ash borer, Mr. Buchanan said. The Asian long-horned beetle is well controlled as a result of a campaign against the species, which was accidentally introduced to North America and first discovered in 1996. This beetle is believed to have spread from Asia in solid wood packaging material.

The region, working in tandem with federal agencies, including the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, has likely successfully eradicated the beetle. The test of its elimination is a five-year monitoring program, ending in 2013, during which none are discovered. The region also has an emerald ash borer management program in place, Mr. Buchanan said. “You can’t stop it, but that doesn’t mean you run away,” he said. “We’re doing our best to control the spread.” Still, it’s a worry, considering about 10 to 15 per cent of our regional forest is ash trees. Ever the scientist, Mr. Buchanan takes the emerald ash borer in stride. “The borer is the latest in a long line of threats to the forest,” he said. “There’s always something around the corner. That’s the natural order of things.”

4For more information on vector-borne diseases, personal protection, reporting stagnant water or any other public health related topic, call York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or visit york. ca/westnile York Region began vector-borne disease program activities in May, focusing on West Nile virus and Lyme disease surveillance, education and mosquito control. Vector-borne diseases are transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected vector organism, such as a mosquito or tick. In 2011, four mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile virus, medical officer of health Dr. Karim Kurji said. Continued emphasis on awareness, sur-

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early. Certain species overwinter as adults, which hibernate in protected spaces. These are the ones that come out earliest in the spring. However, most Ontario species lay winter-hardy eggs that hatch when conditions are right, typically after snowmelt. Given that mosquitoes breed in variously-sized pools of standing water, the lack of snow and dearth of early-season rain means conditions are less than ideal for these later-emerging populations. Of course, all of this could change, should we experience a period of extended heavy rainfall. Mosquitoes are on the wing from early spring until late fall and many species have multiple generations per year. The upshot is spring weather only affects the overwintering stages of mosquitoes and perhaps the first generation or so. 4Ticks: The black-legged deer ticks that carry Lyme disease are found in many places in Ontario. They have a greater survival rate with enhanced moisture conditions in late spring. 4Grasshoppers: A warm, dry winter enhances the survival of grasshopper eggs. We may see more of them this year. A possible increase in pests could be balanced by an increase in some of their predators. Perhaps more wasps that are insect predators and bee queens survived the winter. A mild winter has no impact on indoor arthropods, since temperature is pretty constant indoors year round.

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Research is under way to get a better understanding of the forestry in those communities (Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham) and to determine the associated economic, environmental and social benefits, Mr. Buchanan said. Small, thin trees, the likes of which can be seen in many neighbourhoods across York — especially in new communities — require stewardship but, if the research holds out, those trees will pay dividends, including social benefits, when they develop, Mr. Troy said. “Even that is positive because it is a cue to care,” he said, referencing the idea that well-maintained neighbourhoods may send messages to criminals that residents have a stronger social network and, thus, care about and are aware of what is happening in their community. The Vermont study authors noted other theories that may suggest why an increase in well-maintained greenery correlates to a lower crime rate. Among them are urban guru Jane Jacobs’ famous assertion communities with more “eyes on the street” can more effectively discourage crime. Studies that show people seeing each

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An Oak Ridges Trail Association hike is Monday, 9:30 a.m. through the Aurora Arboretum and Nokiidaa Trail. Meet at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex. This six-kilometre, slow-pace hike loops around the arboretum. For more information, call 905-7373966 or visit oakridgestrail.org

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A rock and roll tribute show is Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 707 Srigley St., Newmarket. The concert features the songs of The Beach Boys, Tom Jones, The Beatles and Elvis Presley. For tickets, call 905-751-9872.

Check out cars The Cool Country Cruise In is Saturday, 6 p.m. at the Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury. Incredible vintage, muscle and collector cars will be on display. Visit eastgwillimbury.ca

Hear music Rick Mauti performs a benefit concert Saturday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Trinity Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora. Come out and hear some original music. Bring a nonperishable food item to help the Aurora Food Pantry. Visit trinityaurora.ca

Go shopping

Local farmers markets run Saturday. Aurora’s is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town Park, Newmarket’s is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons and East Gwillimbury’s is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Visit theaurorafarmersmarket. com, newmarketfarmersmarket. com or eastgwillimburyfarmersmarket.ca

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Corrinne Rivers (from left), Carla Cornwell and Sherry Harrikissoon are members of Soroptimists International of York Region.

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It’s been said the way to make a difference is to think globally, but act locally. Corrinne Rivers has done just that through more than 30 years in Soroptimists international. The organization’s mission is to improve the lives of women and girls within the community and around the world, but for Ms Rivers, the personal connections she has made are as meaningful as anything else. “We just come to share, celebrate and

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Stewart Burnett Park will get an artificial turf field for rugby and soccer sooner rather than later. Aurora council spent more than an hour Tuesday night debating whether or not to move forward now on building the field, ahead of development in the nearby 2C lands, at an extra cost of $250,000. It was a reversal of course for council after the same motion fell to a 4-4 tie vote at last week’s general committee meeting, with Mayor Geoff Dawe absent. While the project goes out to tender, community groups will be asked about their interest in contributing financially. The town is 11 fields short of what’s needed by its own calculations and, for the Aurora Youth Soccer Club, that means having

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COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Wednesday, July 4

7 p.m.

Council Compensation Ad-Hoc Committee

Monday, July 9

7 p.m.

Heritage Advisory Committee

Thursday, July 12

7:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

Tuesday, July 17

7 p.m.

Council

Wednesday, July 18

7 p.m.

Council Compensation Ad-Hoc Committee

Meetings are usually held in the Town Hall and are open to the public. Regular Council Meetings are broadcast on Rogers TV, Channel 10. For further information, please contact the Customer and Legislative Services department at 905-727-1375. For a complete listing of upcoming meetings, please see the meeting calendar on the Town’s website at www.aurora.ca/calendar

WHAT’S HAPPENING? Dinner and a Movie

Dinner and a Movie is CANCELLED for Saturday, June 30. For more information, please call 905-726-4760.

Blood Donor Clinic

Save lives by giving blood at the Blood Donor Clinic on Friday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Aurora Town Hall. Donors will need photo identification or a blood donor card and must be in good health. Please remember to eat before you donate. For more information or to book an appointment, please call 1-888-2 DONATE or visit www.blood.ca

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Concerts in the Park

Bring your family, friends, chairs or a blanket to Aurora Town Park (Wells Street and Mosley Street) and enjoy the 2012 Concerts in the Park series! The concert season begins with Dan the Music Man on Wednesday, July 4 and a Tribute to Jimmy Buffett on Wednesday, July 11. Both concerts run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All concerts are free. We kindly ask spectators to bring a donation to the local food pantry. For more information, please visit www.aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762.

Doors Open Aurora

The Town of Aurora invites you to discover parts of Aurora you may not have seen before! The 7th annual Doors Open Aurora event takes place on Saturday, July 14, with most sites open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doors Open offers a rare opportunity to explore more than 20 sites of interest, many of which are not normally open to the public. Tour buildings, take guided tours, view special exhibits and displays all for free! There are also activities for the kids! Visit www.aurora.ca to learn more and start planning your day.

Theatre in the Park

The Humber River Shakespeare Company brings the magic of outdoor theatre to Aurora Town Park with Macbeth by William Shakespeare on Saturday, July 14 at 7 p.m. This is a “pay-what-you-can” event. Please arrive early and bring a chair or blanket and enjoy! For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or visit www.humberrivershakespeare.ca

Outdoor Water Use effective May 15 to September 30

Stay Fire Smart Program

The Town of Aurora enforces a municipal bylaw related to outdoor water use. It is important that all residents and businesses observe the regulations, as they have been put into place to ensure a continued abundant water supply.

The program is back this summer to serve Newmarket and Aurora residents. Service includes the installation and replacement of smoke alarms, batteries, as well as providing household fire safety knowledge. For more information, or to arrange an appointment, please call 905-895-9222.

Even/Odd watering restrictions are in effect. For regulation information on Aurora’s Outdoor Water Use Bylaw #4420-03.E, please visit www.aurora.ca/bylawservices

June 21 - August 24

REMINDER

Beat the Heat in Aurora Centres and outdoor splash pads help residents stay cool

The Town of Aurora reminds residents that air conditioned facilities, pools and outdoor splash pads are available to help beat the heat. Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex 1400 Wellington Street East 905-726-4770 Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aurora Family Leisure Complex 135 Industrial Parkway North 905-841-7529 Monday to Friday from 5:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Town Park (Splash Pad) Wells Street and Mosley Street Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ada Johnson Park (Splash Pad) Hartwell Way and Conover Avenue Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Service Disruption There will be a scheduled service disruption at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex on Friday, June 29. These disruptions include cancellation of: • 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lane and Leisure Swim AND Aquafit • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lane and Leisure Swim The following facilities are available as an alternative: • Aurora Family Leisure Complex at 135 Industrial Parkway • Lane Swim 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Notice of Complete Applications under the Planning Act The Town of Aurora has received the following applications under the Planning Act: TOWN FILE NUMBERS: D09-02-12 and D14-09-12 Applications from RCG Aurora North Limited Partnership for a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for lands described as Part of Lot 26, Concession 2 municipally known as 800 St. John’s Sideroad have been submitted to The Town of Aurora. The applications seek to permit a commercial development including three one-storey buildings having an approximate gross floor area of 5,600 m2.

Holiday Service Schedule Canada Day Weekend MUNICIPAL OFFICE Aurora Town Hall (100 John West Way) will be CLOSED on Monday, July 2 for the statutory holiday. Regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, July 3. If you would like to pay a water or tax bill, payments can be placed in the drop-off box 24 hours a day outside of Town Hall. Please do not place cash payments in the boxes and remember to include your payment stub along with your payment. Alternatively, you may pay your bills through your ATM or through your bank’s online banking service. Parking tickets can be paid online at www.paytickets.ca

WASTE COLLECTION

LIBRARY The Aurora Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, July 2.

Waste collection in Aurora is NOT AFFECTED by Canada Day.

For more information, please visit www.library.aurora.on.ca or call 905-727-9493

For information on waste collection in Aurora, please consult your 2012 Recycling and Waste Collection Calendar.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

RECREATION CENTRES Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (1400 Wellington Street East) Saturday, June 30 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 1 CLOSED Monday, July 2 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aurora Family Leisure Complex (135 Industrial Parkway North) Saturday, June 30 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 1 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 2 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

As always, the Town will continue to provide essential and emergency services. For Town-related emergency situations, please call 905-727-1375 or 905-727-3123 and follow the voice prompts. FOR ALL OTHER EMERGENCIES, CALL 9-1-1

PLEASE NOTE, CHILD MINDING SERVICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that a “complete” planning application has been received by The Town of Aurora pursuant to the Planning Act. The application has been circulated to Town departments and external agencies for review and comment. A Council Public Meeting will be scheduled and held at a later date and a formal Public Meeting notice will be provided pursuant to the statutory requirements of the Planning Act. If you wish to express your views with respect to this application, please forward your comments in writing to the assigned Planner noted below. The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record. Additional information and material related to this application is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during regular business days at the Town’s Planning & Development Services department, located at 100 John West Way, 3rd floor. For more information, please contact Cristina Celebre at 905-727-3123, ext. 4343 or ccelebre@aurora.ca

For swimming, skating and Club Aurora ﬁtness schedules, please visit www.aurora.ca/holidayrecreation

The Town of Aurora wishes you a safe and happy holiday!

DATED THIS 28th DAY OF JUNE, 2012.

Temporary Road Closure

Celebrate Canada Day in Canada’s Birthday Town!

Please be advised that vehicle traffic on the following portions of Yonge Street will be temporarily prohibited on Sunday, July 1 for the Canada Day Parade:

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Yonge Street from St. John’s Sideroad to Orchard Heights Boulevard

THANK YOU TO OUR CANADA DAY EVENT SPONSORS

Join us for pre-Canada Day festivities! PRESENTED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF AURORA Dance in the Park 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Aurora Town Park

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Old Yonge Street from St. John’s Sideroad to Twelve Oaks Road

Aurora Home Hardware Centre

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Beer garden and barbecue available Entertainment by The Domino Show Band

7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Yonge Street northbound from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Wellington Street 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Yonge Street from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Industrial Parkway South

SUNDAY, JULY 1

9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Engelhard Drive at Edward Street and Industrial Parkway

10 a.m. Parade travels south on Yonge Street from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Murray Drive

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Canada Day Parade

Kids can join us for pre-parade sidewalk chalking at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Aurora Public Library

Canada Day Celebrations 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lambert Willson Park 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Free pancake breakfast (while supplies last) Passport activity for kids Giant petting zoo Little Hammers Club, brought to you by RONA Horseshoe tournament (Register at 11 a.m., $3 per adult) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. FREE swimming at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. FREE skating at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Geocaching

Entertainment Lineup Lambert Willson Park

The Aurora Home Hardware and Crabby Joe’s Stage 12 p.m.

National Anthem Reafﬁrmation of Canadian Citizenship Ceremony with MP Lois Brown and Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, followed by cake-cutting 1 p.m. The Glenn Marais Band tion ﬁnal round 3:30 p.m. 2012 Aurora Teen Idol competition 7 p.m. “The Rolling Stones Show” by Hot Rocks 9:45 p.m. Fireworks

The Cineplex Odeon Stage 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m.

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For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or visit www.aurora.ca

Employment with The Town of Aurora offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forwardthinking organization that is focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. With us, you will enjoy a collaborative team environment with a dynamic culture and a drive for progressive excellence. Junior Database Administrator (12 month contract)

To view the full job description, please visit www.aurora.ca/employment If you are interested in joining our dedicated team of municipal professionals, please forward your resume to: Human Resources, Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way, Box 1000, Aurora, ON, L4G 6J1 or email to: hr@aurora.ca by Friday, July 6. The Town of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to recognizing and celebrating the diversity of opinion, talent and expertise that make each person unique. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be notified by Friday, July 20.

Aurora Town Hall 100 John West Way, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Do you have questions? Phone 905-727-1375 | Email info@aurora.ca | Visit www.aurora.ca C

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Aurora council asked the Ontario Superior Court to rule on if council members would have a conflict of interest if they served on the Aurora Cultural Centre board of directors.

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Town council will seek the legal opinion of the Ontario Superior Court before deciding if members can sit on the Aurora Cultural Centre board without worrying about potential conflicts of interest. It took a few tries for council to come to an agreement that should put the contentious issue to bed, if only for a few months. The first council motion to fail was a proposal to put councillors on the board in a non-voting position, on an interim basis, pending the legal decision. “Without council representation, the board runs the risk of operating in a vacuum,” Councillor Michael Thompson said. “It’s a disservice if council is not privy to everything.” He then tabled a motion calling for the original idea of having councillors as full, voting board members, but it was defeated 5-4. “There needs to be representation one way or another. Otherwise we’re writing it off and saying it’s doomed to fail,” he said. Councillor Evelyn Buck responded she didn’t see any of the alternatives serving the public interest and, given the lack of clarity about potential conflicts, it was best to just cut ties to the centre altogether. “Nothing about this makes any sense to me,” she said. Councillor Paul Pirri finally tabled a motion to do nothing while awaiting the court ruling and that passed, thanks to Councillor John Abel switching sides. He was joined by Mayor Geoff Dawe, Mr. Pirri, Mr. Thompson and Councillor Sandra Humfryes.

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Town seeks volunteers for 150th anniversary committee Length, style of celebrations still unclear by David Fleischer

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Aurora is looking for up to seven citizens who want to lead the charge in planning its sesquicentennial celebrations. “It looks like I’m not the only one who doesn’t know how to throw a party,” Mayor Geoff Dawe joked after councillors finally agreed on the terms for striking a grassroots committee. Council hopes to approve the committee membership at it next meeting, July 17, so work on planning next year’s 150th birthday bash can begin in earnest. The plan is a reversal from a prior proposal staff to spend $100,000 on the sesquicentennial, about $70,000 of which was earmarked for a consultant to organize events and apply for grants. Instead, following public outcry, councillors opted to work from the grassroots up by engaging the public. To that end, they asked staff to quickly draft terms of reference for a committee, which were presented at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Those terms included having seven community members and no town staff on the committee. Staff initially suggested it should include representatives from various local groups, including the historical society, heritage advisory committee, Sport Aurora, chamber of commerce, cultural centre and seniors association. However, Councillor Paul Pirri suggested that was too prescriptive and council passed an amendment to make all the positions at-large. Councillor Wendy Gaertner was concerned staff was being too hands-off and asking too much of volunteers. “This would scare away most people. This is an onerous job to ask volunteers to do,” she said. Councillor John Gallo went further, suggesting town staff should be diverted from normal activities to help plan the 150th party, but Mr. Dawe reminded him that’s close to what staff first proposed before council

opted for the grassroots approach. The 1963 centennial celebrations took place over a single week, parks and recreation director Allan Downey reminded councillors, adding if that’s the plan in 2013, staff can likely help out, but the town doesn’t have the resources for co-ordinating a full year of events. Under the approved terms, the committee will: • Look at how other municipalities celebrated 150 years; • Learn about grant programs from upper levels of government and fundraising opportunities; • Report to council, where final decisions will be made on everything from proposed legacy projects and communication strategies to the proposed budget and day-of logistics for events. Newspaper advertisements will outline the need for citizen candidates who represent a cross-section of the community and have experience with fundraising, grant writing, special event planning and/or marketing and promotion. After the committee is approved, its mandate will be for 17 months, from August 2012 through December 2013. Councillor Evelyn Buck agreed with Mr. Gallo, saying council should at least decide if it wants a year-long celebration or something such as a week of events before dumping everything on citizens. “I think some guidance has to be given to the volunteers,” Councillor Sandra Humphryes said. “I see this as a joint effort.” “I don’t think we’re in any position to do that tonight,” Mr. Dawe said as the clock ticked past 11 p.m. “This is ridiculous,” Mr. Pirri said. “We asked for a citizen committee and now we’re not happy we’re getting one.” He became even more exasperated when Mr. Gallo moved council approve the number of members, but figure out the details of their task later. “We’re asking someone to sign up for something and they don’t know what the job is going to be? I have a problem with that,” Mr. Pirri said, adding it’s equally troublesome for council to pick members of a committee when they don’t know what it will be doing. After Mr. Gallo’s motion failed, council approved the terms of reference in their entirety.

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Council opposes retail proposal by David Fleischer

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Town council shot down plans by Smart Centres to expand retail development in the Leslie and Wellington streets area. “Who are we taking care of if we pass this recommendation?” Councillor Wendy Gaertner asked before voting against the official plan amendment. “Are we taking care of the needs of citizens or the wants of developers?” Smart Centres applied to construct two retail buildings and four office buildings on 34 acres along the south side of Wellington, right across from its existing complex that includes a Walmart and other big box-style stores. Proposed retail uses include a car dealership, dry cleaner, restaurant, bake shop and pet groomer. It would include 240,000 square feet of office space alongside 195,000 sq. ft. of retail. But the town has the land designated for a business park and wanted to see full-time jobs there in establishments such as corporate head offices. The development plan was defeated in a late-night 4-4 council vote Tuesday, with Councillor Evelyn Buck absent. If the town wants to be more than a bedroom community and provide citizens with good jobs, it can’t keep allowing precious land to be swallowed up, Councillor Chris Ballard said, noting it was a key issue he heard about from residents during the last election campaign.

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Cleanup With encouragement from YMCA’s Greg Miller (back), ING Direct’s James Kumar (from left) Angela Hiba and Tammy Ridout tear apart a structure at YMCA Camp Cedar Glen in King Township. About 250 ING employees helped spruce up the camp as part of the company’s Orange in the Community initiative.

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“People got very excited when they started talking about this. If we could do anything, it would be to help them eliminate their commute,” he said. “They’re not making any more land in this town. We won’t get an opportunity to correct this if it’s wrong,” he said, wondering why the town would approve the SmartCentres plan alter the new official plan it just passed. While the town might want to see more high-end jobs, it’s not seeing those applications right now, Councillor Michael Thompson countered. “It’s not a perfect solution, but I don’t see other options,” he said of the SmartCentres plan. Making the development more contentious is planning staff at the town and York Region said the zoning changes conform to the province’s growth plan and their new official plan objectives. The region’s plan, in particular, allows up to 20 per cent of jobs in a designated employment area to be in small-scale retail establishments and Aurora planning director Marco Ramunno said it was good to have a diverse employment base. But in casting his “no” vote alongside Mr. Ballard, Ms Gaertner and Councillor John Gallo, Mayor Geoff Dawe said he wasn’t in favour of the idea when SmartCentres first announced it was coming to town several years ago and hadn’t changed his mind. At the same, he warned the company is well known for its willingness to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board.

demand, we just don’t have the fields,” he said. Stewart Burnett Park is just north of the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex and includes a baseball diamond constructed in 2008. The $1.25-million field was already in the town’s plans, but a further $250,000 is required to get it installed in 2013. That includes reconfiguring the existing stormwater management pond, at a cost of $72,000. It’s 90-per-cent funded through development charges, but the money would come from the town’s reserve fund, which has gone into deficit due to delays in development of

the 2C lands along Leslie Street, north of Wellington Street. Those development applications finally moved forward at a planning committee meeting last week, but even if quickly approved, construction is not expected to begin until 2014, planning director Marco Ramunno said. In that context, Councillor John Gallo wondered if it made sense to spend extra just to get the field ready a year early. He showed slides from a 2008 report in which the field fit on the site without affecting the pond. It’s not clear what changed or why things need to move forward with questions unanswered, he said. “Have we thought this out fairly?” he asked. “Why are we in such a rush?

“I’m in support of this facility. My issue is the need to do it right now, at that cost.” The question was not one of need but of timing, Councillor Chris Ballard agreed. Parks manager Jim Tree explained the older drawings were more preliminary and conceptual in nature and things have changed with the construction of the adjacent baseball diamond. Mr. Abel, Mr. Ballard and Councillor Evelyn Buck voted against the plan. Ms Buck said money could have been saved by doing grading and other preparatory work in 2008. It is misleading to assume delaying the project 18 months or more would ensure

$250,000 would be saved, Councillor John Abel said. He also pointed out the field can yield a $20,000 operating surplus for the town once it’s open. “This is a great idea. It’s a high priority. It’s the maximum use of the land ... The money, we can debate that, but I think when we all look at it, it’s probably revenue neutral,” he said. Staff was satisfied the synthetic turf at Sheppard’s Bush has stood up well after five years and about 10,000 hours of use. There are no priorities set for the new field, but rugby, soccer and football are all placing demand’s on the town’s facilities.

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Her parents instilled in her the importance of giving back and the Soroptimists, which function as a networking opportunity and a venue for making a contribution, suited her aspirations. She was drawn to how the organization functioned as a service club for women while promoting women’s rights, she says. As an example, Ms Rivers points to the group providing toilets for girls at schools in Zimbabwe, allowing them to attend alongside boys. The organization was also involved in earthquake relief efforts in Mexico and Haiti and helps African refugees and land mine victims. Locally, the annual Violet Richardson Award goes to a teenager volunteering in the community. A similar award is given to an adult and an opportunity award provides a chance for women, who are their family’s primary breadwinner, to improve their education and employment prospects. Most of Ms Rivers’ work has been closer to home, though she vividly recalls a birthday party the club hosted in a refugee camp, primarily for Vietnamese refugees, in Hong Kong. Families of four or bigger were penned into small spaces in the camp and, if lucky, eventually resettled in government housing. Ice cream given to the mothers was quickly passed to their children, she recalls. Like many service clubs, the Soroptimists

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Road and sidewalk construction on Wellington Street West is creating inconveniences for some people.

Student raises construction concerns By David Fleischer

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Resurfacing work on Wellington Street will eventually make things better for everyone, but it has caused some trouble in the meantime. Extensive work on the regional road began a few weeks ago, inconveniencing students at the adjacent Aurora High School. “They completely tore up the sidewalks,” Grade 12 student Mackenzie Brown said. “If we have to wait for a bus, we’re standing in the middle of the road.” Though school is now wrapping up for the year, the last couple of weeks have been trying, she said. Even finding the bus stop has been a challenge and because there’s no sidewalk, there’s no access to the button that allows students to cross the street with a proper walk signal, she said. Though she usually takes the bus, Ms Brown said she has been trying to get rides as often as she can during the construction. Much of the inconvenience is par for the course during resurfacing, regional spokesperson Ken Turiff said, but most of the work will take place during summer break.

Construction is set to wrap up by midAugust, a couple of weeks before classes resume. The resurfacing isn’t the only improvement Wellington is seeing. Last May, the town approved $100,000 to extend the existing median east of Bathurst Street by 80 metres and extend the median at Wellington and Murray Drive 55 metres. Council voted last week against spending $20,000 to extend the latter further. The work was timed to coincide with repaving taking place under the region’s auspices. The town is also undertaking a $500,000 effort to create a “gateway corridor” for the town, centred on the Bayview Avenue-Wellington intersection. York Region contributed $170,000 to the cost of work, including new plants on either side of the street, improved irrigation and more pedestrian-friendly crossings. Aurora is hoping to do more streetscaping in the corridor next summer, infrastructure and environmental services director Ilmar Simanovskis said, but staff is waiting to hear, later this year, if the region will again contribute.

Inventor confident in product By Jeremy Grimaldi

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It takes a special kind of person to throw caution to the wind and sink $52,000 into building prototypes and applying for patents. Adam Pauze is one of those people. Two years ago, after taking a chunk out of his arm while trying to cut drywall, he came up with plans for an all-in-one tool that includes a utility knife, measuring tape and pencil. “Anyone who has cut drywall before knows that you can easily cut a four-foot piece with a square (tool), but an eight foot is much more difficult, holding a knife in one hand and a measuring tape in the other,” the 20-year veteran of the trade said. “I have never invented anything before, but I thought this was a winner right away.” Figuring out how to get the device onto store shelves wasn’t as easy as coming up with the idea. After the first company he worked and spent $20,000 with didn’t produce a prototype up to his standards, he was adrift without much of a clue as to what to do next. He caught a break when a friend got a job painting at the home of the owner of an industrial design company in King City called Spark Innovations. “After meeting him, everything seemed to fall into place,” Mr. Pauze said. “I just

believe in the product. I have shown it to Home Hardware and have a purchase commitment with them and I am meeting with a very large company soon to possibly take it worldwide.” Although Mr. Pauze has dreams of making millions with the tool, which he calls the Drywall Axe, he is also realistic and understands just to break even, he must sell 10,000 and make $5 on each. Mr. Pauze has a big-name business partner in former Montreal Expo Cliff Floyd, who he met years ago after marrying a woman whose daughter ended up marrying Mr. Floyd, who now lives in Florida. “I am actually his step-father,” he said. “He’s the greatest guy you’ll ever meet. It feels great to have him support me.” Now the pair, who are also best friends, are in business together after Mr. Floyd provided half the cash to have the prototypes done. The Drywall Axe will be an indispensable tool for years to come, Mr. Pauze said. “I was in Home Depot showing a bunch of people the tool and they all loved it,” he said. “Unfortunately, a staff member told me I wasn’t allowed to be doing that and kicked me out of the store.” Mr. Pauze won a Gold Medal of Merit for his display at the Inpex Trade Show in Pittsburgh earlier this month and has four companies interested in licensing the Drywall Axe.

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Saints’ backs to wall in lacrosse playoffs by john cudmore

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The Newmarket Saints are looking for a foothold. After losses in the first two games of their Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League East Conference quarter-final series, there is no question the Saints need some traction to prolong the best-of-five series beyond the minimum. The Oakville Buzz got a firm grip on the series Tuesday night, scoring a 13-7 victory at the Magna Centre for a 2-0 series advantage when play resumes Friday night in Oakville. “We don’t like doing anything the easy way,” Saints head coach Luke Ringler said. “We have enough talent that we can win three straight games, no problem. It’s a matter if we want to do it enough. I think we’re beating ourselves. “I give credit to Oakville, too. They’re playing a playoff style that you need to play.” The loss Tuesday was the 10th in a row to teams that finished the regular season with winning

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On the ball Aurora Stingers Taylor Thalheimer fights for the ball with Mississauga Falcons Brenna Williams during U-14 girls Ontario Cup playoff action at Fleury Park Saturday. The Stingers won 3-2. Despite the win, Aurora failed to advance to the second round. With a 4-0 record, Waterloo United advanced to the second round. They also beat the Stingers 1-0 in the tournament.

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6 bay well equipped shop, south end of Barrie. Position available immediately. $25./ hr ? depending on experience. Fax: 705-797-8915 or call 705-719-1027 or email: service.allpro@bmts.com Ofﬁce/ Administration

Ofﬁce/ Administration

Experienced Office Assistance

Required for medium sized firm in the Newmarket area. Computer skills required with accounting programs and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Written and spoken English a necessity. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Email resume to: hiring.bsi@aol.com

Ofﬁce/ Administration

EXP. SENIOR BOOKKEEPER

required immediately for real estate land company. Must be proficient in Quickbooks, Excel & Word. Meeting deadlines is crucial. Must be fluent in English, written & spoken. Must be able to prepare year end files for external accountants in a multicompany environment. Vehicle necessary. Non-smoking offices. Email detailed resume & salary expectations to: ontarioworkforce@gmail.com and quote Job Position 12-6 Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Restaurants/ Hospitality

AQUA GRILL requires full and part-time LINE COOK with 2 yrs. dining exp. ALSO, part-time SERVER required Please call 905-751-0778 or come in with resume to 15150 Yonge St., Aurora Teaching Opportunities

Teaching Opportunities Newmarket School

• RECE • Assistants • Lunch Monitor • Infant/ Toddler Montessori Directress • Casa Directress Email resumes: info@artoflife.ca or fax: 905-953-8218

Teaching Opportunities

Kids Connection Care and Education Currently hiring RECEs, RECE Designates & Assistant Teachers for Full time, Part time Split shift and Maternity Leave positions in Richmond Hill, Markham, and Vaughan starting Sept. 2012 Forward resumes to Human Resources jbrown@kidsconnectionce.com Fax: 905-887-5985 Only those selected will be contacted Deadline for submission is July 6, 2012

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The Banner/ The Era, Thursday, June 28, 2012

Career Development

General Help

GRASS CUTTING FOREMAN (M/F)

Responsible, punctual, hold G License, must provide a clean abstract. Experience backing up trailers. Min. 2 yr. grass cutting experience. To start immediately. Fax resume to: 905-649-1415 or email to: sales@colpacinc.ca

TRANSMISSION REBUILDER Experienced. Top wages. Keswick location. Apply in person/ fax/call resume: Dale's Transmission

Fax: 905-476-2750 Tel: 905-476-4563

Sales Opportunities

CLASSIFIED/ INSIDE ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation), is a dynamic media company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With over 100 newspapers, countless advertising venues, numerous distribution networks, and the Internet and web publishing, no target is unreachable. The Classified/ Inside Advertising Sales Representative is responsible for servicing and growing our client base and will increase sales revenue through new business development. This is an inside sales position that is responsible for taking incoming sales calls and making outbound sales calls for our numerous advertising opportunities. Position Accountabilities: • Provide our valued customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • Responsible for ongoing sales with clients and able to concurrently manage both sales and administrative processes • Handle incoming sales calls • Prospect for new accounts including researching advertisers in competing publications and reviewing new businesses in the area • Create proposals for prospective advertisers through compelling business cases • Assist clients in ad designs and co-ordinate the execution of these ads with the Production department • Attain and/or surpass sales targets • Address client concerns in a timely and professional manner Competencies, Skills and Experience: We are looking for someone who is action-oriented, driven for results, able to learn on the fly, customer-focused, composed and creative. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the following skills: • Excellent product and industry knowledge • Superior customer service skills • Ability to build and develop effective relationships within the team and with clients • Strong sales and telephone skills • A proven history of achieving and surpassing sales targets, with an unprecedented drive for results • Solid organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment • Ability to concurrently manage both sales and administrative responsibilities • Previous experience in a sales position would be an asset What We Offer: • Development and opportunities for advancement • Base rate plus commission structure, unlimited earning potential, sales incentives & contests • Benefit program, including pension and competitive vacation/paid time off provisions

Join a winning team with unprecedented success! If working with a highly-energized, competitive team and market is your ideal environment, please email your resume to: ahughes@yrmg.com no later than June 29, 2012. Metroland is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Help

TERRACE YOUTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INC. IS SEEKING FOSTER PARENTS IN GTA AND SURROUNDING REGION TYRS is dedicated to providing at risk children and youth a family like setting in which they can thrive and grow; helping children to reach their full potential. TYRS provides foster care services to children from newborn to eighteen years of age. As a company, we serve a diverse client base. Potential foster parents will provide a safe, nurturing, professional home setting for children and youth. Foster parents will receive a generous remuneration package. We are strongly committed to providing foster parents with both professional development and ongoing support. Please send letters of intent to admin@terraceyouth.ca.

Yard Person

Fabco Plastics is currently looking for a full time Yard Person for our Maple Ontario Facility. Duties to include:

• Work in our pipe yard to pick and pack pipe orders • Load & unload transport trucks with pipe • Light framing work • Safely operate propane lift truck as req'd.

This is a year round outdoor position Please apply in Person to Jim Dunn (Warehouse Manager) at 2175-A Teston Road (Door 11), Maple Ontario ( Keele St & Teston Road) Mon - Fri between 10:am - 3pm

has 2 immediate openings for:

AZ DRIVERS

With experience in flatbed, reefer, and van. Long haul cross border. Experience preferred.

MECHANIC

required for weekend position. Call Randy 905-722-0019 www.newmarketequipment.com Superintendent Couple for excellent senior style 63 ste bldg. in Barrie Handyman skills with knowledge of simple electrical & plumbing repairs. 2-BR apartment, all amenities + salary. Suit (semi) retired couple. Send complete CV for both husband & wife to anett.bauer@hasseyrealty.com or fax to 705-739-8816 Magna Golf Club has a few openings for

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SALES Amico Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Medical Equipment. With a track record of exceeding expectations, Amico is dedicated to developing and manufacturing the most advanced medical equipment for the global Health Care Industry. Reporting to the Director of Sales, the responsibilities will include: • Working out of the Richmond Hill Office you will sell our products with a Sales Team of Direct and Independent Reps in a 10 state area located in the US. • Selling directly to Distributors, Contractors, Architects, Engineers and Equipment Planners to prospect, qualify and close sales opportunities • Growing market share from an existing base of clients and expanding into new accounts • Traveling to the U.S. 1-2 times a month

General Help

Full-time Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Staff. All applicants MUST be able to work through the Fall. Please fax resumes to: (905) 713-2958 or email: grounds@magnagolf.com

$$ INDEPENDENT CARRIER CONTRACTORS $$ to deliver Canada's largest newspaper door to door, early mornings, 7 days/week on established routes in Newmarket & Aurora. Must have reliable vehicle. Excellent delivery credit earned. For details: Mr. Alden 1-888-521-1711

Qualifications:

• Experience with dealing with Distribution and Contractors is an asset • Minimum of 2 years business to business sales experience • Exceptional communication, written and presentation skills • Professional Sales training preferred (i.e. Xerox, PSS) • Proven track record of prospecting, qualifying and closing sales • Large capital equipment experience is an asset. • College or University education is preferred • Must be able to travel and drive in the U.S.

General Help

MAKE A Difference! Get the career training you need to become an Addictions and Community Services Worker at Everest College Call Now! 1-866-424-8742 www.EverestCanHelp.ca Newmarket (In the Tannery Mall) Career services assistance available to graduates. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Day and evening classes available.

Compensation: Salary + Commission + Car Allowance + Expenses + Benefits Please respond to this ad via email your resume attached to hr@amico.com. For more information, check us out online at www.amico.com. General Help

General Help

Hi-Tech Seals Inc.

We are a growing, dynamic, 20+ year old company, with 5 locations across Canada. We attribute our continued success to the commitment of our people and the high quality of our products and service. We are looking for the following positions within our organization:

• Shipper / Receiver - Newmarket facility We offer a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits! Interested applicants should submit their application to Denis Filion @ denis.filion@hitechseals.com. Visit our website at www.hitechseals.com

Career Development

WAREHOUSE/ INVENTORY

Full time for Modern Salvage in Newmarket. Must have warehouse experience. Email resume: astrojny@modern salvage.com Small graphic office in Aurora looking for help. Photoshop an asset. Fax resume to: 905-841-1751 or email: bobwspoon@ aol.com

Don't forget your online presence. Remember to include your web address.

Homes for Sale

PRIVATE SALE - Open House House, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Open House: Sunday July 1st 2 - 5 pm. 33 Meadowview Drive, Bradford. Six year old home located on cul-desac. Professionally finished walk out basement, backyard oasis with salt water pool. Upgrades galore. 905-775-7783. $639,000 905-775-7783

Apartments for Rent AURORA1 bedroom basement. Full kitchen, living, dining, hardwood floors, satellite, parking, separate entrance. Nonsmoking/ pets. $750 inclusive. (416)856-4371 AURORA- 1 bedroom, upper level, separate entrance, Yonge/ Wellington, near GO. Hardwood flooring. Suits 1-2 persons. Non-smoking/pets. $700+utilities. 905-727-6763 AURORA- (BATHURST/ Kennedy) Large 1 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance. Complete kitchen. $1000. utilities included. Parking. August 1. Call 416-460-4642

Apartments for Rent NEWMARKET- 1 bedroom, bright, spacious, private entrance. Parking, non-smoking. Laundry hook-up. From $825+ utilities. July 1st. 905-778-8228, 416-751-3368 NEWMARKET- 1 bedroom, bright walk-out basement. Livingroom, diningroom, separate entrance, 4 appliances, separate laundry, private backyard, 2 parking. $875+. (416)721-6001.

BRADFORDBRIGHT, clean, spacious 1 bedroom, A/C, driveway parking, separate entrance, fireplace, own laundry, non-smoker. Available July 1st. $800+. 905-715-2961 BRADFORDDOWNTOWN. 1 bedroom apartment, fully renovated, gas fireplace, walking distance to GO Train. First/ last/ references. (705)456-6447 HOLLAND LANDINGJust renovated, 2 bedroom apartment, in upper duplex. No smoking/ pets. $800+ Excellent references only. July 1. 905-898-1646

AURORA- 2 bedroom bungalow, large yard, laundry, appliances, a/c, across from Town Park. Walk to GO. $1500+. July 1st. 416-856-4208

NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom basement, $950 inclusive. Laundry, parking, a/c. Nonsmoking/ pets. Available July 1st. Gail: (905)853-2621

JACKSON'S POINTsemi-detached, 2 bedroom, large fenced yard, lap pet, non-smoking, quiet neighbourhood, parking, $920+ hydro. First/ last. August. 905-722-6730

NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom in historical building downtown Main Street, $1050 inclusive. First/ last/ references required. Immediately 905-715-2574

KESWICK- 2 bedroom home, recently renovated, large yard, parking. $1,000+ utilities. Call John 905-722-7561 NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom 2 storey house, with in-law 1 bedroom apt., garage. Laundry, all appliances. $2000+. September 1st. Wendy, 416-432-6508

Canada Day Weekend

Rooms for Rent and Wanted BRADFORDFURNISHED room. Mature male only. Own entrance. Bus route out front. $475. Immediate. (905)775-2237 Call after 2. DAVIS/ YONGE- bright, large rooms. Non-smoking/ pets. $450/ $550. inclusive. July First/ last. 289-716-3373, 647-290-6464 KESWICKROOM available. Share kitchen, bath. Parking, laundry. Mature non-smoking professional male only. $450. (905)989-0496.

AUCTION SALE Monday, July 2 at 10 am.

Please Visit Us Online For Details & Pics

www.clarksonauctions.com Outstanding and large offering of fine furnishings including antique and new or near new pieces plus art, collectibles, antique firearms; figurines, glass, china, tools and good clean household. Also Including 24 Persian Rugs in Various Sizes and Colors Plan To Attend This Fine Holiday Auction. Held at the Ballantrae Community Centre 5592 Aurora Road, 1 km east of Hwy 48

Clarkson Auctions & Movers Inc.

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NEWMARKET- YONGE and Davis. Share 2 bedroom apartment w/one older gentleman. 1st/ last. July 1st. $475 inclusive. Non-smoking/ pets. (905)954-0596

Shared Accommodations AURORA- LARGE, furnished room, 4 bedroom home, share facilities with couple. Cable. Parking. Non-smoking. $550. inclusive. Female preferred. Immediate. 905-841-5565 MT. ALBERT- 3600sq.ft. executive house, laundry, A/C, internet, cable, hardwood, non-smoking/ pets; 2 bedrooms, private bathroom, $950. July 1st. 416-707-4038 NEWMARKETDAVIS/ Patterson. Bright, newly painted, unfurnished room. Shared kitchen, dining & bathroom. No smoking, no pets. $450 inclusive. 289-221-5686 NEWMARKET- SHARE new large 4 bedroom house. Laundry. Available immediately. No pets. First/ last. From $525. inclusive. 289-231-2650

NEWMARKETNEW, bright 2 bedroom walkout, laundry, $1075. inclusive. Articles for Sale Yonge/ Aspenwood. Nonsmoking/ pets. ImmediateCARPETS- I have several ly. (905)392-2231 thousand yards of new NEWMARKET- NEWLY stainmaster & 100% nylon designed private, bright carpet. Will do living room open 1 bedroom lower. & hall for $389.00. InA/C. Satellite, laundry, cludes: carpet, pad, instalparking, backyard, $925. lation (25 yards). Steve Quiet, mature. Non-smok- 289-464-6049 www.carpetdeals.ca ing/ pet. 905-895-5379 NEWMARKETQUIET building. Heating, parking included. Large 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Non-smoking/ pets. 647-930-6347

FORMAL DININGROOM table/ 6 chairs, buffet/ hutch, 2 side tables, leather loveseat/ sofa. Bed/ chest. 416-845-4349

NEWMARKET- RELISTED 3 bedroom, main floor, shared laundry, marble vanity, ceramics, oak kitchen, attic storage, 2 parking. $1250+ 1/2, (905)830-0573

HOT TUB/SPA 2012 model, fully loaded, full warranty. New in plastic. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $3,900. Call: 416-779-0563 STATIONARY BIKE for sale- Weslo. Never used. Reasonable reduction from original price. 905-953-1243

TWO DAY AUCTION SALE Wed. July 4th & Thurs. July 5th @ 6:30pm

POLLARDS AUCTION BARN

2.5 mi. E. of Keswick, 24190 Kennedy Rd. 15 mi. N. of Newmarket, off Woodbine Ave. ( Watch for signs)

Complete line of household furniture, Antique pcs. collectibles & tools. Check the web site, www.pollardsauctions.com for photos & additions

905-722-3112 SUTTON 905-476-5160 Vehicles Wanted/ Wrecking Metrowide Auto Parts CERTIFIED RECYCLER $300 to $1000 Dead/ Alive. Cars/Trucks/Vans Fast Free towing We sell parts 905-722-3223 905-960-5546

BASEMENTS, BATHROOMS, Trims, Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile, Kitchens, Stone Work, Stairs. Fully Insured, Alan Jacobs Home Renovations Inc. 416-576-0177 or arjacobs@rogers.com

CEILINGS repaired. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucA BLOG by Mrs. Dorothy co.ca 905-554-0825 Goodwyn! www.Goodwynand Moving & Storage Geezer.com

Registration & Lessons AURORASWIMMING Lessons available. Qualified instructor. Flexible hours. Safe, fun, affordable. Ages 4+. Call Andrew, 905-751-7790

Mortgages/ Loans $$MONEY$$ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

A-PARRIS MOVERSLong/short, big/small, residential/ condos/ commercial. Quality service. Affordable/ reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848 www. parrishomesolutions.com CITY MOVERS: Two men, 16' truck. $40/hr. No hidden fees. Flat rate available. (416)816-4132 citymover@rogers.com

Painting & Decorating

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING painters at bargain prices! Spring special $100/ DOWN AND Dirty Clean- room. Quick, clean, Free estimates! 32" PANASONIC TV for ers. 2 reliable, responsible reliable. toll-free sale- $99. negotiable. Call women. You name it, we'll Call 1-866-325-7359. 647-539-1717.

Electronics

Cleaning/Janitorial

clean it. 905-251-7393

Firewood FIREWOOD Available in face cords & bush cords. Delivery available. Call (905)836-7600

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPING By Rita/ Lindsay. 20yrs. experience. Residential. Thorough dusting, vacuuming, bathroom/ kitchen sanitizing. (905)252-8610

Wrecking Handy Person

A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid. (905)775-1018 or (905)836-2100 A1 SERVICE. We pay top dollar. Wanted: Cars & Trucks. Your responsible auto recycler, 905-954-0002 CASH PAID $0-$2,500. Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers. Will pick-up. (905)775-4935. Toll-free: 1-888-484-4887. Anytime.

416-798-7284

1/2 Price Junk Removal. Cheap. Fast Service. All loading/ cleanup. Free Estimates. John, 905-310-5865 (local)

Escort Services

DECKS, Shed, Concrete/ Stone walkway. 2007 KIA Rio 5 SX Auto- Hardwood/ Laminate floors matic, set of 4 winter tires 25 years experience. A/C P/W H/S 123,000km 416-522-8034, $6,700 cert 905-806-0588 905-787-0236 http://fifieldconstruction. wikispaces.com/ Vehicles Wanted/ $300 TO $1000Dead/ Alive. Cars/ trucks/ vans. Fast Free towing. We sell parts. 416-500-5050

Waste Removal

Decks & Fences

Cars

ASIAN BEAUTIES- Escort service. Busty, sexy. Great deals, 24/7. Out calls only. 905-695-9089 INDEPENDENT ESCORT, Incalls / Outcalls. Jasmine 289.221.6211

Massages HUMBLE HANDYMAN. Quality painting, small repairs and eavestrough cleaning. Call Steve: (905)751-8590 humblehandyman@ hotmail.com

Home Renovations AFFORDABLE WINDOW and Eavestrough Cleaning Power Washing and Painting. Professionally Done. Free Estimates! Local: 289-264-7492 CONTRACTOR- INTERLOCKING, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, Competitive pricing. Quality work. Insured. Joe 905-953-6974, free estimates.

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Auctions & Sales

Houses for Rent

BRADFORD- 3 bedroom Lovely home with in-law suite, closed back porch, deck, large driveway, backyard. $1450+ Call Ryis Properties 905-727-1102.

NEWMARKETRENOVATED upper two levels/ duplex. 4 bdrms, large yard, double garage, 5 appliances, hardwood, large deck, more!! $1700+65%. KESWICK- BRIGHT 1 905-936-4941 bedroom walkout basement. Laundry. $900. Au- PEFFERLAW- 2 bedroom, gust 1st. Non-smoking/ with yard, appliances, pets. First/ last. laundry, no smoking. no pets. 1st/ last/ references. 905-989-1657 $1050 inclusive. Available KESWICK- LARGE 2 bed- August 1st. 705-437-1757 room apt. parking, laundry. First/ last, references. PROFESSIONAL 2 bed$1200. inclusive. Aug. 1st. room, heart of Newmarket. No pets 905-251-0204 Open concept: kitchen, livingroom/ dining. 4pc bathKESWICK- NEWLY reno- room. Own balcony. vated 3 bedroom base- Hospital, walking trails+ ment near park. Lots of restaurants. Laundry. big windows, kitchen, laun- Parking. Non-smoking/ dry, bathroom, parking, ap- pets. August 1st. $1150+ pliances. $1300 inclusive hydro. 905-715-5106 905-960-9119 leave message QUEENSVILLE- STUDIO KESWICK- SPACIOUS, apt. main floor. Laundry, clean, 2 bedroom+ den, parking, $700 inclusive. No cable, parking, non-smok- pets/ smoking. Available. ing/ pets. Shared laundry, 9 0 5 - 2 5 2 - 9 4 0 5 , separate entrance, back- 905-830-9428 yard access. Immediately. $950+ utilities. SUTTON- 2 bedroom apartment in house. Front 905-252-5586 porch, lots of parking. $1,120. inclusive. July 1st. Call Edmond, LESLIE/ DAVIS bsmt 2 6 4 7 - 2 8 0 - 8 2 0 7 , bdrm, 1 bth, 1 Parking *no 416-856-2493 smoking, no pets $950.00+ aaproperty2@rogers.com utilities. 1st & last ready Unregistered apartments Aug. 15/12 could be unsafe. 647-678-4151 Ask to see your landlord’s 647-828-3350 registration certificate. NEWMARKETFUR- Town of East Gwillimbury. NISHED, basement bachelor $795. inclusive YONGE/ DAVIS- 3 bedLaundry, parking, internet, room main floor, fenced pool. Suits single student/ backyard, dishwasher, miprofessional. Non-smoker/ crowave, nice appliances, pets. Room (female), new windows/ kitchen. $525. 289-803-2378 $1350. inclusive. Available NEWMARKET- 1 bed- i m m e d i a t e l y . room, ground level (town- 416-832-1608 house), parking. $900+ hydro. Nice neighbour- YONGE/ WELLINGTON- 2 hood. No smoking. No bedroom, a/c, fridge, pets. Available immediate- stove, 1 parking, $1000+ utilities. 416-743-5601 ly. 647-242-6650 KESWICK- 2 bedroom spacious split-level. Parking. No smoking, no pets. $1000. inclusive. 416-558-1514

Auctions & Sales

NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom townhouse, close to Costco. 2100 sq.ft. 5 appliances, 3 parking, $1800+ utilties. Immediately. (905)222-6534, 647-280-1188

NEWMARKET- 1 bedroom, bright walkout, large windows, basement, separate entrance., facing garden, new appliances, nonsmoking/ pets. $895 inclusive. 905-898-6122/ 416-836-9475

NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom lower level, fridge, stove, $950.+ Available July 1st. AURORA- BEAUTIFUL, 905-836-0962 bright, spacious 1 bedroom renovated basement, sep- NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom arate entrance, parking, main level. Parking for one laundry, SatTV, Non-smok- vehicle. Quiet building. 1st/ er/dogs. $925 inclusive. last. $950 inclusive. NonMust see! Suits couple/ smoking/ pets. July 1st. single. July 5. 905-836-6288 905-726-8000. NEWMARKET- 2 single AURORA- Bright spacious bedroom apartments 1 bedroom basement. All available at 20 Hill Street. appliances. Shared laun- $900-$1000+ hydro. dry. Parking. Non-smoking/ Available July 1st. pets.. Suits single/ couple. 9 0 5 - 8 3 2 - 1 2 1 7 e x t 6 9 1 , $950 inclusive. Steven Julya. Email: (905)505-6967 jkhalilova@kemflocanada. com AURORACENTRALbachelor, $675 inclusive. NEWMARKETBAYAvailable August 1st. a/c, VIEW/ Mulock- Bachelor parking, no smoking/ pets. apartment, open concept. 905-841-1060 Laundry, parking, a/c, sepAURORA- DOWNTOWN arate entrance. Non-smokYonge upper bright 1 bed- ing/ pets. $800 inclusive. room with heat, applianc- August 1st. 905-235-4295, es, no smoking, no pets, 416-420-0325 no parking. Immediate. BAY$1050+ hydro. NEWMARKETVIEW/ Mulock, bright 1 416-605-7457 bedroom walkout, parking, AURORA- SPACIOUS, 1+ laundry, separate enbedroom basement, separ- trance, non-smokers/ no ate entrance, new carpet. pets. References, $950 inSuit professional. Non- clusive. 905-898-2003 smoking/ pets. $925. 289-221-6910 NEWMARKET- BRIGHT, quaint 1 bedroom, comAURORA- YONGE/ Or- pletely separate building. chard Heights. Renovated Freshly painted, storage, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, parking, nice neighbour1100sq.ft. split (2/3 main hood. $925. inclusive. level), appliances, 1 park- Suitable for single. ing, $1200 inclusive. 905-853-5132 905-717-5793 BALDWIN MOTEL- NEWMARKET CENTRAL Efficiency units, starting at -Steps from Main Street, weekly $200 or monthly Fairy Lake/ Southlake. 2 bedroom upper $1125+. $700. (905)722-9066 August 1st. Parking. No BRADFORDLARGE smoking/ pets. Legal 1 bedroom, separate 416-992-5674 entrance, laundry. Fridge, stove. August 1st. $800. NEWMARKET- LARGE 3 inclusive. (905)898-1446 bedroom, walk- hospital. New kitchen, paint. ParkBRADFORD- 1 bedroom, ing. $1270 inclusive. Also bright, spacious, private 2 bedroom, $1150. No entrance. C/A, walk-up, 2 dogs/ smoking. parking, non-smoking./ 905-836-6328 dogs. From $750+ utilities. Immediate 416-751-3368, NEWMARKET MINUTES/ 905-778-8228 hospital. Large 1 bedroom BRADFORD- 1300SQ.FT. walkout, private deck, 3 bedroom, $1500 all inclu- large backyard. Separate sive, no pets, no smoking, entrance, parking, laundry, fireplace. (905)715-8945 July 1st. 416-419-2469 BRADFORDAPARTMENTS in building, 1 & 2 bedrooms, newly renovated, laundry, parking available. Competitively priced. Call Joan. 905-775-5666.

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The Banner/ The Era, Thursday, June 28, 2012 Deaths

ROSS, Ruby Madeline (nee Gregory) Passed away peacefully, at Bradford Valley Specialty Care in Bradford, on Friday, June 22, 2012 in her 95th year. Beloved mother of Shirley and her husband Tom Stephenson, David and his wife June, Charlene Ross and Reg Handley, and Daniel and his wife Vicky. Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Survived by her sisters Marion and Winifred, predeceased by her husband Isidore Ross, sister Eleanor, and brothers Bill, Roy and Sid. Daughter of the late William and Ruby Gregory. Ruby was born on January 3, 1917. The family would like to thank all the staff at Bradford Valley for their kindness and comfort provided to Ruby and her family during the past few years. The family will receive friends at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket, Ontario (905-895-6631) on Saturday, June 30th, 2012 from 11 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Interment to take place at Newmarket Cemetery. Donations, in Ruby's memory, may be made to The Salvation Army or The Canadian Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com MERCER, Loraine Passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in her 61st year. Loving wife of Andrew Mercer. Beloved mother of Bryan Curran and his wife Julie, Virginia Curran and Gemma Mercer. Proud Nana of Tayla, Alexander and Marcus. Sister of Laverne Fitchett. Daughter of Eveline Andrews (nee Browne) and the late Walter Andrews. Loraine fought a long courageous battle with cancer. Her spirit and strength came from her children and grandchildren who always brought her hope and happiness. The family would like to thank the staff at York Community Care Access Centre. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket for visitation on Friday, June 29, 2012 from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the St. Paul's Anglican Church, 227 Church Street, Newmarket on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations in Loraine's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

LANG, Janet Elaine (nee Clayton) Mom and Dad, Veronica and Bruce wish to share with you the passing of our Jan. Janet wanted you all to know how sorry she was to have to leave but she was tired and it was time. On Saturday, June 23rd, 2012, Janet Elaine passed, surrounded by love. She showed great strength and dignity. Leaving behind mom and dad, Robert and Jessica Clayton, her sister and brother-in-law, Veronica and Bruce Edey. She was the cherished and fun loving aunt of Christine, Lance and Jennifer. She was a special niece to Harley and Helen Clayton, Shirley and John Kloosterbour and Lorne Clayton. Janet truly knew the meaning of friendship and knew many good people she called friend. The staff of Oak Terrace who loved and cared for Janet are truly the best. Thank you for your special love and support those last few days. As to Janet's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. God speed kid fly, fly high. Arrangements entrusted to the Mangan Funeral Home, Beaverton. Online condolences are welcomed at www.manganfuneralhome.com MORTON, Dorothy (Dot) Evelyn (W.W.II Veteran, Canadian Women's Army Corps) Peacefully at the Grove Park Home in Barrie on Friday, June 22nd, 2012. Dot Morton (nee Lowry) of Barrie in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ken Morton. Dear sister of Grace Mason & her husband Carl of Barrie and the late Cassandra Bowen. Loving Aunt of Douglas Mason & his wife Janet of London & their children Sarah & Cameron and Kimberley Drury & her husband Jim of Barrie & their children Sam & Joey. Friends were called at the Jennett Chapel of the McCLELLAND & SLESSOR Funeral Home, 152 Bradford Street in Barrie on Tuesday, June 26th. Interment Barrie Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Grove Park Home. A very special thank you to the staff at Grove Park Home for their wonderful care over the past 8 years. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.funeralhome.on.ca

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SPEK, Robert (Bob) Alexander

Peacefully passed away after a short illness at North Bay Regional Health Centre on Friday, June 22, 2012. Bob Spek of North Bay and formerly of Bradford, Newmarket and Norwich in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Siu-Yin Leung. Loving father of Jane (Don) Slessor and Brian (Tammy) Spek. Dear grandpa of Lily, Jeremy and Angela Slessor; Cameron, Madison and Brittney Spek. Dear brother of Helen (Ed) Gres and Gertie (Mike) Spatafora and their families. Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. Donations to the Palliative Care Unit at North Bay Regional Health Centre or the Sunnybrook War Veterans Centre c/o Sunnybrook Foundation would be appreciated.

LAURENCE, Isabel Mildred

(nee Adams) has left us peacefully on June 21, 2012 at Southlake Hospital with her family by her side. Isabel was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and dear friend. Izzy's quick witted sense of humor, artistic flair and clever conversations will be dearly missed. Graduating from the Ontario College of Art & Design, Isabel worked for many years at the University of Toronto and was very active in local politics. She was also a volunteer Art Teacher with Community Living Newmarket/Aurora District. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Stronach Cancer Centre at Southlake Hospital. A private service will be held with close family and friends. In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Jason James Shewell In loving memory of our wonderful son who passed away June 27, 2009 Wherever we go, whatever we do, Memories keep us near to you. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Forever remembered, forever missed Mom, Dad & Lucky xoxoxo In loving memory of Brendan Macken Jr. January 23, 1961 - June 30, 2005 7 years have now passed us by, Since we had to say good bye, We miss you each and every day, Since the day you slipped away . Your memory is our keepsake , With which we'll never part, God has you in his keeping , We have you in our heart . Sadly missed & forever remembered by Maddie & Mom (Robin) GASKO, John July 2nd, 1931- May 6th, 2010 GASKO, Sue October 31st, 1957 - June 28th, 2006 Gone yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within us, Forever in our hearts. Your loving family Legals

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With pure dedication, Mitch graduated from Huron Heights Secondary School in June 2010 after completing a 2 year Co-operative program in Construction. A "special thank you" to Doug Greenwood of D&D Greenwood Construction for allowing Mitch such a wonderful opportunity to work alongside such an elite crew. Since graduating from HHSS, Mitch has been fortunate to be able to enjoy his passion for operating excavation equipment; installing septic beds, digging foundations & ponds, doing road work, landscaping with stone and fencing. Recently, at 19, Mitch made the decision to better his education and further his career by enrolling with the Transport Training Centers of Canada. On February 17th, 2012 Mitch received his Heavy Equipment Operator Diploma graduating with honours! And, on April 20th, 2012 Mitch received his AZ license! A "special thank you" to our friend Peter Hillar of Greyfield Construction Co. Ltd. for answering so many of Mitch's questions as he prepares his business plan to start his own Construction Company! We are very proud of you Mitch! Cheers to an awesome future! Love always and forever; Mom, Scott and Kyle

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TURTURICI, Eleanor (nee Rinella) Passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2012 at the age of 76. Loving remembered by her husband of 55 years Joe. Forever loved by her children Joe Jr., (Nancy), Anthony (deceased 1963), Mary and Vince (Lisa). The greatest Nona to Daniela, Anthony, David, Stephanie, Carmie, Patrick, Cassandra, Brittany, Hillary, Joseph, Vince Jr., Samantha, Danielle and Cassandra. Great Grandmother to Michael. Dearly missed by her siblings Sam (Mimma), Angelina, Fred (Tuula) and Rose. Eleanor will be missed by many other nephews, nieces, family and friends. Family and friends will be received at the Taylor Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John's Chrysostom on Friday, June 29 at 10 am. Interment Newmarket Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at taylorfurneralhomenewmarket.com

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