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There’s a palpable sense of dread in Carol McMurray’s fourth-floor unit at the Keswick Gardens Seniors Apartment building in Georgina. That’s because, on April 1, Keswick Gardens and six other senior citizens residences around York, four of which are run by the region, will closing their on-site Alternative Community Living offices and replace personal support workers with staff from Community & Home Assistance To Seniors (CHATS) and Care First. Alternative Community Living provides assistance to seniors, including housekeeping, medication organization and cooking. Instead of an on-premise office, service will be provided through a hub-and-spoke model and a mix of scheduled and unscheduled visits where care is up to 15 minutes away. Aside from Keswick Gardens, the buildings to be impacted include Hadley Grange in Aurora, Cedar Crest Manor in Markham, Heritage East and Armitage Gardens in Newmarket, Genesis Place in Richmond Hill and Kitchen-Breedon Manor in Schomberg. Ms McMurray and her mom, Mary Baker, have been living at Keswick Gardens for nine years and 15 years, respectively. Ms McMurray helps her 95-year-old mother as much as she can, but, at 71 herself, she knows she’s not getting any younger and appreciates the peace of mind of knowing her mother will STAFF PHOTO/SUSIE KOCKERSCHEIDT
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Jenny Flynn consoles Keswick Gardens resident Heather Osborne about changes to the Alternative Community Living program.
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Do you know where you’re most likely to be in crash? JEREMY GRIMALDI
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Smell seeps into Wellington, Bayview area
There are countless measures municipalities can put in place to make our roads safer, from speed limits to red-light cameras. Regardless of these changes, though, car crashes, along with the resulting death and injury, will likely remain as long as there’s human error, York Regional Police said. Last weekend, after towns and What do you cities were pelted think are York with snow, York Region drivers Region’s worst suffered through intersections? more than 100 Email editor Ted collisions, GTA McFadden at motorists saw tmcfadden@yrmg. more than 600 and Ontario drivcom ers witnessed more than 1,600. Numbers such as these may leave you wondering where in the region you are most likely to be involved in a car crash. A top 10 collision rate and frequency list is kept by the region to better understand the movement of traffic and whether sites can be made safer for motorists. The numbers and locations may
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In trying to identify a mysterious odour seeping through her neighbourhood, Natalia Boudinov has hit a bit of a roadblock. The smell, described as “organic and country-like” by Mrs. Boudinov, has been exceptionally potent at times around the area of Wellington Street and Bayview Avenue, but the source has yet to be identified. After noticing a slight smell two years ago, Mrs. Boudinov never thought much of it until recent months, when the odour began to get stronger and more frequent. It was the strongest Jan. 16 when she went for a walk, the seven-year Aurora resident said. To express concerns She noticed it along Halldorson Avenue and had to turn around about the smell, call the and leave because it was almost York Region health unit nauseating. at 905-895-4511. To gain more information about the odour’s cause, Mrs. Boudinov expressed her concerns to the town. In an email to a staff member, the mother of two mentioned she noticed other residents in the area were covering their noses to avoid the smell Jan. 16. “I just want something written down on paper that the odour isn’t toxic for us to be breathing, but even if it isn’t toxic, we shouldn’t be exposed to this smell,” she said. Mayor Geoff Dawe reached out to MPP Frank Klees and the Environment Ministry regarding the issue, Aurora
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Still time to enter story contest Young adults are being challenged to put pen to paper. The Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora-Newmarket, along with The Era and The Banner, encourage writers 22 years and younger to submit a 750-word short story that begins with the sentence, “I couldn’t believe it really happened.” Susan Lennard, one of the cochairpersons of the contest committee, explains the contest, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to promoting learning and literacy. She said young writers from York Region and Bradford West Gwillimbury are encouraged to be creative for a chance to win one of three cash prizes of $200, $200 and $400. The winner’s short story will also be published in The Era and The Banner and posted on the federation’s website. Submissions will be reviewed by members of the federation who will select the top 10 finalists. The winners will be selected from the top 10 by three judges, including the federation president, a representative from the newspapers and a professional author. There’s a $5 fee to enter. The deadline is Feb. 14. The winner and two runnersup will be announced in April. The top 10 finalists will be invited to a celebration reception. To see contest rules and download an entry form, visit cfuw auroranewmarket.com STAFF PHOTO/BREA BARTHOLET
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Driver behaviour major factor in crashes Workers help residents From page A1.
surprise you. In 2012, the top locations in terms of collisions were in Vaughan, which had five out of the 10 worst crash rates. Hwy. 7 and Weston Road tops the list, with 73 collisions that year; the most by a large margin. Next comes Yonge Street and Green Lane in East Gwillimbury with 60 collisions, Hwy. 7 and McCowan Road in Markham with 58 crashes and Yonge and 16th Avenue in Richmond Hill with 57. Four of the next six intersections on the list are in Vaughan. The reason for the high number of crashes at these sites does not necessarily mean they’re unsafe, rather, these are often the intersections with the most traffic. For example, the top 10 list is made up of intersections that log between 25 million and 35 million cars annually. Despite this volume though, these intersections only contribute a fraction of the annual crash statistics around the region. In 2012, there were 18,624 collisions in York Region, up about 1,000 from 2008 but down about 1,000 from 2011. Steve Kemp, the region’s director of traffic management, said when the region sees a higher than normal rate of certain types of crashes, it can take action. One of those safety measures has included a move to place red-light cameras at 20 intersections around the region. A number of those sites are also listed in the top 10 list, including the top two, Weston and Hwy. 7 and Yonge and Green Lane. The red-light cameras were brought in to reduce T-bone collisions at intersections, he said. For those to happen, one vehicle needs to run a red light, he added. The cameras act as a deterrent to drivers prone to take that chance. Although statistics are not yet
in for York Region, intersections in Toronto have witnessed a drop of right-angle collisions by 40 per cent since the cameras were erected. “They saw reductions even in places where there were no cameras,” he said, adding once motorists realized cameras might be watching, they took fewer chances. The region can also alter traffic light timing at intersections that experience higher-than-average rear-end collisions. This can ensure fewer cars approach amber lights in unison, reducing the number of instances where some cars stop in anticipation of a red light and others speed up to make the light. Other measures can include limiting left turn signals so cars can no longer complete the turns when there is oncoming traffic, similar to many Hwy. 7 intersections, beside the Rapidway. At those sites, cars can only turn left when there is a green-arrow indicator. However, unlike standard intersections, when that arrow expires, so does the opportunity to turn. Others in the business of road safety focus solely on driver behaviour, something Mr. Kemp says is the municipality’s greatest challenge. Elliott Silverstein, manager of government relations at CAA, said many motorists make similar mistakes while on the road. “People are not giving themselves enough time, speeding in the wrong weather conditions and talking on the phone,” he said. Sgt. Jason McIlveen, from York
Regional Police’s traffic unit, echoed his statements, saying many drivers need to learn how to better conduct themselves when behind the wheel. “People are impatient… if they’re late, they feel compelled to make that light,” he said. “It’s not about one intersection being more dangerous than another, it’s about driving behaviour, excessive speed and distracted driving when you’re on the road. When we identify the locations where this is happening, we highlight them, do enforcement and look for those infractions.” He said police have laid 48 charges at Jane Street and Major Mackenzie Drive, where there were six T-bone crashes in 2013, 51 charges at Rutherford and Weston roads, where there were five T-bone crashes last year and 10 charges at Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 27, where a further five T-bones occurred. Mr. Kemp, who said the region is constantly working on educational campaigns to help motorists adjust their driving behaviour, added that despite the sheer number of crashes, York Region is considered quite safe when compared to other municipalities of comparable size. In 2010, Peel had 18,837 crashes, while Ottawa, which has about 200,000 fewer registered vehicles, saw 14,881 collisions. York Region, meanwhile, had 15,614 crashes in 2010. The number of fatalities on our roads has also dropped, down from 28 in 2012 to 19 in 2013. Pedestrian deaths were down 45 per cent, from 11 in 2012 to six last year.
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be looked after if she has to go away for a few days or if something happens in the middle of the night. “My mom cannot dial the phone at the best of times,” she said. “She can’t pick up the phone and call CHATS. She doesn’t know what that is.” A moment later, the phone rings. It’s Ms Baker and she’s having difficulty warming up her heating bag in the microwave. Ms Baker has difficulty hearing and can’t understand her daughter’s instructions over the telephone. Just like that, Ms McMurray excuses herself to assist her mother explaining, as she does,
To read the full story and view a related video, visit yorkregion.com that it’s little things that can make the difference between a good and bad day for a senior. Jenny Flynn explains if Ms McMurray hadn’t been home, the ACL support workers would have been on the request right away. Getting old is hard enough, she said, adding services provided by the on-site PSWs, such as light cleaning, cooking, organizing medication and others, allow seniors not just to remain in their homes, but to age with dignity, as well. “If Carol wasn’t here, who would do that?” she said. “These people here now would do that.”
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odour return. A compost facility operated by Miller Group Waste Management along Bloomington Road in Richmond Hill is one possible source, Mrs. Boudinov said, adding town staff brought the facility to her attention. The Miller Group declined comment, but confirmed it extended an invitation for Mrs. Boudinov to tour the facility to see how it operates on a daily basis. The Environment Ministry has not identified the source of the smell.
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It’s clearly time to change garbage bags ISSUE: Aurora may follow Markham’s lead and make clear garbage bags mandatory.
Marney Beck
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urora council can send a clear message that you should recycle and compost as much as possible. Council members are considering following Markham’s lead by making clear garbage bags mandatory. The idea is to get you to think twice before putting recyclable or compostable materials in garbage bags. While there’s no guarantee the program will increase waste diversion from landfills, it can’t hurt to try. Markham’s waste diversion, now at 85 per cent, increased after the program was implemented. Aurora’s diversion rate is 65 per cent. If a clear bag bylaw is adopted, retailers would have until next January to stock the bags, which should cost no more than any other garbage bags. That would also give you time to use up your current bags. If you have privacy concerns, fear not, as council is considering options to ensure some waste can remain private. This would mean allowing one opaque bag per week or allowing smaller opaque bags inside the clear bags. The region’s population growth means producing the same amount of waste as in years past is unsustainable. As there’s nothing negative that can come from trying a clear bag bylaw, it’s a good option to encourage you to recycle and compost.
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Time to start asking your questions now Municipal election months away, but race has started. It’s time to get involved.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Newmarket Hydro in need of leadership Re: Your safety not at risk with overhead lines, letter to the editor by Newmarket Hydro president Paul Ferguson, Jan. 16. I was taken back by the defensive and antiquated outlook expressed by Mr. Ferguson in his response to R. Bahlieda’s letter arguing it’s time to consider burying power lines. To express that the opinions and preferences of a customer, are alarmist, irresponsible, false and a disservice to the public is shockingly unsettling to me as it alleges a lack of vision and leadership at Newmarket Hydro. Hydro poles are unsafe. This fact does not have to be re-iterated to the travellers I witnessed whose vehicle this year slid off Yonge Street into a hydro pole. Their personal loss is real and should be considered in the costbenefit analysis. Since moving to Newmarket in 1996, these unsightly visions have grown from wood to even larger wood poles to larger again concrete poles to likely even larger again composite poles when widening soon takes place on Yonge to accommodate the next VIVA upgrades. Our town has reached its boundary limits and future growth will be through intensification. This means many new highrises on Yonge, Leslie Street, Davis Drive and possibly Mulock Drive, all requiring a lot of hydro power. Transit and road arteries will need to be widened and setbacks will need to be narrowed. Developers will be pressed to pay higher development fees and will need to identify better land efficiencies to return their invested capital. A February 2013 hydro services review to the City of Burlington suggests it’s four to 10 times more expensive to bury hydro lines. Mr. Ferguson chooses to use the higher range of 10 times to rationalize his fearful position. Meanwhile, the Burlington report proposes a funding formula between hydro, the city and developers and even identifies expected capital returns to all parties. It suggests opportunities for savings may be realized if efforts to bury the lines take place with other planned initiatives, such as road widening and development. It also lists the advantages
and disadvantages in a transparent dialogue to their council and citizens, a dialogue that is otherwise absent from Mr. Ferguson’s response. If the conundrum is between higher hydro rates to bury the lines or higher property taxes if we don’t achieve growth, then that decision should be ours as customers and voters because, either way, the future is coming out of our pockets.
ROBERT TELFORD NEWMARKET
Waste company an easy target Re: Mayors, CAOs meet to talk waste collection, Jan. 16. Stop bullying Green For Life. It is a non-union company trying to make it in a competitive world. Imagine if garbage had been contracted to a CUPEcontrolled union with the everpresent strike option. GFL is an easy target for the mayors and councillors of York Region. Why don’t you show the same zeal and go after some of the unionized services? Afterall, waste management only takes up 15 cents of my property tax dollar.
GERRY REYNOLDS NEWMARKET
Social media users must protect themselves Re: Phone scam victimizes woman out of $4K, Jan. 23. Barb Scollick, on a crusade to educate public and police about the “grandparents scam”, fails to even once address the elephant in the room: Why was she targeted by the scammers? How did they identify her as an attractive target? She seems to assume this was a random event that she received this phone call. Based on a similar recent experience of a relative, who we will call Mrs. X, permit me to offer a more likely scenario. Mrs. X has a Facebook page. It is available to a wide range
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of scammers who invest a significant amount of time trolling social media sites looking for appropriate targets. In the case of the grandparents scam, for example, they’re looking for grandmothers bragging about the accomplishments of their grandchildren or moms bragging about their children. Names, places, dates and photographs are all are out there for the world to see. Once they have Mrs. X’s Facebook information, the scammers can do a quick Google search on her name and up pops her business information and the phone number. Mrs. X gets the call. We spend a lot of time worrying about making our children more aware of the dangers on the Internet. Naïve users of all ages should realize social media sites are not in a safe cocoon, disconnected from the real world. What you share with friends, you share with the world. As with many types of scams, I suggest the victim of the grandparents scam invites the attentions of the scammer. If you published photographs of your most valuable possessions on Facebook, along with your address and the passcode for your security system, would you be surprised to come home one night to an empty house? How sympathetic would you expect the police, media and public to be? If you want to indulge in the ego gratification that social media seems to encourage, you had better be aware of the downside. Social media users voluntarily relinquish their privacy and leave themselves vulnerable to the not-so-nice lurkers out there.
GREG SHIELDS AURORA
Pedestrians deserve priority I have observed senior pedestrians having difficulty navigating over snow and ice blocking their path. Our roads and sidewalks crews do a marvelous job in keeping our walkways clean. The weather on these occasions has been near impossible to keep up with, but it does bring home the need to give priority to those who must walk.
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o Premier Kathleen Wynne’s minimum wage advisory panel dodged the question — or at least avoided recommending a controversial figure. And her government’s middleof-the-road action to possibly make minimum wage $11, is, at best, better than nothing. I recall my first reaction when I heard last August that York Region activists were holding rallies at various Tim Hortons outlets to raise the minimum wage to $14. I personally thought a hike that dramatic, from $10.25, was pretty unrealistic and my first thought went to my own son, toiling in a small grocery store in Richmond Hill at a rate just above minimum wage. He’d love to see his wage bumped to $14 an hour, but he’d also be wary that his employers might have to employ fewer workers if they had to hike minimum wage by that much. And there’s the paradox — the problem — with hiking the minimum wage. Our news stories and editorial published in August pointed out that workers earning only $10.25 an hour make a weekly salary that’s 19 per cent below the poverty line. It means they can’t afford both shelter and food, and with the high cost of housing in York Region, many are forced to turn to food banks or go deeply in debt. Ontario’s minimum wage has been frozen for almost four years, in the face of rising costs for transit, shelter and food. No wonder young people especially, such as my son, are forced to live at home with parents. But predictably and understandably, small business owners quoted in our articles and ensuing letters and comments from the other side of the debate, said struggling businesses can’t afford to pay $3.75 an hour increases to all minimum wage employees. Small business owners and local chambers of commerce said a 36-percent pay hike was too dramatic a hit to companies’ bottom lines — even if that would put staff at the $23,000-ayear poverty line for a single person, giving them a fighting chance. One Aurora sandwich shop owner said instead of hiring two workers at minimum wage, she’d only be able to afford to hire one. Even large companies that may be better prepared to cushion their bottom lines, said they would be forced to pass on such wage increases to consumers, a higherprice spiral no one wants to see. Ontario established an advisory panel last year to advise the Wynne government on a possible minimum wage hike. The York Region Labour Council was among the groups participating and the panel released their recommendations Monday. It did not make a monetary recommendation as to what the rate should be, but did suggest an annual increase should be made law and approved by any government of the day, with reminders about the impending wage hike made public for businesses to prepare months ahead of the change in the rate. The $11 minimum wage compromise will not allow wage earners to escape poverty, but even the miniscule 75 cents an hour boost will help buy an extra bag of groceries or pay an extra bill each month. One Richmond Hill letter writer offered a rather cruel suggestion last August in response to our stories. Small businesses are already hurting, he wrote, and could fold if the minimum wage is set at $14. “The last generation overcame minimum wage by working maximum hours. Working 80 hours doubles a 40-hour weekly paycheque — it’s simple math,” suggested the writer. Whether you consider that the stark truth or a cruel taunt, this week’s panel recommendation will provoke much discussion. Share your opinion at raisetheminimumwage.ca or on our website at yorkregion.com
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The Aurora Public Library hosts a winter LEGO event Feb. 15, 2:30 to 4 p.m. This is a free-form program, so you can build what you choose and leave at your convenience. A maximum of 20 children can participate at one time. The program is suitable for children ages five to 10 years old. For more information, visit library.aurora. on.ca or call 905-727-9494.
York North Lyme hosts a support group meeting at Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge St., today, 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting is for Lyme patients and caregivers, but anyone interested in learning about the disease is welcome. Email yorknorth.lymegroup@ gmail.com BREA BARTHOLET PHOTO
Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School students are encouraging students and teachers to protect the environment by bringing “boomerang lunches”, which include containers that can be taken home.
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The Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s coffee with the chair event is tomorrow, 10 to 11 a.m. at the chamber office, 14483 Yonge St. Advance registration is not required. For more, visit aurorachamber.on.ca or call Sandra Watson at 905-727-7262, ext. 23.
Students at Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School have caught recycling fever. The school’s green team, comprising 30 students in grades 1 to 8, is helping fellow students and teachers protect the environment. The team’s most recent initiative is promoting waste-free lunches. The green team asks everyone to bring “boomerang lunches”, which are lunches in containers that can be brought to and from school without creating garbage.
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“If there is too much garbage on the Earth, then we will have to live in it,” green team member Georgina Kaloudis said. A little bit of enthusiasm has paid off. Due to the green team’s continued efforts, Holy Spirit received an award for being one of 20 schools in the province to take part in the 2013 Carton Council of Canada’s waste-free lunch challenge. Teachers and team leaders Christina Barbaro and Carrie Kinsman said they are very proud of what the team and school have accomplished. “It’s encouraging to see students involved in something like this,” Mrs.
Kinsman said. The group meets Wednesdays at lunch and everyone has a job to do, she said, adding some collect milk bags to recycle, others sort items and get them ready to be sent for recycling and so on. There has been a significant increase in waste-free lunches compared to last year, Mrs. Barbaro said. The team hopes to add sorting recycling bins in each classroom to ensure items are being properly disposed of. In addition to waste and recycling audits, Holy Spirit takes part in energysaving audits.
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St. Andrew’s College students to perform in Richmond Hill St. Andrew’s College students will fill the halls of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts with some sweet sounds. Renowned for its music program, the school’s St. Andrew’s College Musical Extravaganza will include performances by some of its finest musicians March 4. Though the SAC theatre will be closed for renovation until 2015, the show must go on. “The entertainment value of this show will be hard to beat,� said SAC head of music Sandi Chason, who directed SAC musicians on an international stage when they were
chosen to perform at the London 2012 Olympics. The Richmond Hill Centre is the perfect setting to accommodate the large-scale, twohour program that includes about 200 talented musicians from SAC’s wind ensemble, middle school and jazz bands, choir and much more. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through the Richmond Hill Centre box office by calling 905-787-8811 or visiting rhcentre. ca — Brea Bartholet
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Aurora Community Centre Join us for some GRRREAT hockey! We have lots of GRRREAT weekend action in the Tiger Den! Help us feed those in need, your non-perishable food donations are always welcome in support of the Aurora Food Pantry!
CFUW SHORT OUTDOOR STORY CONTEST PUBLIC February 14 SKATING The Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora/Newmarket in partnership with the Era/Banner, is sponsoring the 4th annual Short Story Contest, open to young people, 22 years and under, residents of York Region, Bradford/West Gwillimbury. The length of the story is 750 words or less, and the opening sentence is to be “I couldn’t believe it had really happened.� Details of the contest and the entry form can be found at www.cfuwauroranewmarket.com The contest deadline is February 14, 2014.
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Sisters leave Sunday to help at Sochi Olympics BY CHRIS SIMON
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Sandy Michaud and Janet Laurence will wave the Maple Leaf in Sochi, Russia next month. The York Region sisters have been selected as Canadian Olympic Committee volunteers. They leave for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in the Black Sea coastal city Sunday. The women will work at Canada Olympic House, providing assistance to athletes, coaches and support staff. “We’ll take a little stress off them by talking like mothers,” Ms Michaud said, while stopping by Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown’s constituency office Wednesday to collect pins and flags for distribution overseas. “It’s their home away from home.” The women have volunteered at previous Olympics. Both were in London in 2012, while Ms Michaud helped in Calgary in 1988. Their fondest memories involve meeting the athletes’ families and watching Canadian competitors receive medals. There are some stark differences between those games and Sochi. Security is tight this time — the women have filled out more than 10 official travel forms just to obtain visas, register as volunteers and book accommodations. “We have a completely different experience ahead of us,” Ms Laurence said. “We haven’t even left and the process has been
incredibly arduous, but we completely understand and respect the security concerns.” The women also brushed up on a few key Russian phrases and have spent some time easing their mother’s worries. The experience will be worth the effort, Ms Laurence said. “We’re in such awe of these Olympians who, at a very tender age, have such a high level of commitment and dedication,” she said. “They’re competing at the highest level, at the most public forum possible. We’re dedicated to making them feel comfortable. It’s such a spectacular experience for us to be a small part of that.” Anyone travelling to Russia for the games is asked to register on the Government of Canada’s travel.gc.ca website. “We are very concerned about the safety of our athletes and volunteers,” Ms Brown said. “The security responsibilities lay with Russia and we know they’ve taken extraordinary measures to ensure these games are kept safe. We will be watching everything going on.” Two Newmarket athletes — figure skater Gabrielle Daleman and bobsledder James McNaughton — will compete at the Olympics. The games run Feb. 7 to 23. Ms Michaud and Ms Laurence return to Canada Feb. 27.
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Join us for a BBQ and tour!
The Town of Aurora invites residents to an Open House to discuss the new Joint Operations Centre, which will help service our growing community. The Open House will be held at the Town’s current operations depot, located at 9 Scanlon Court. There will be a free BBQ lunch, site tour and information will be available on plans for the new Centre. Date:
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It’s the perfect Michelle Major of Foxglove Design Inc. is passionate about Interior and Kitchen Design. Her second passion is cooking. That means she designs kitchen spaces that are both beautiful and d functional – it takes a cook to understand what a cook needs in the kitchen. Foxglove Design Studio is excited to announce their new location on Yonge Street just south of Wellington. The studio has several display kitchens, a working kitchen, along with furniture, accessories, and fabrics. You may remember Michelle from her furniture and accessory store in Newmarket, Hawthorne House and Home. The Foxglove Design Studio offers even more home décor choices. It’s a wonderful place to meet, gain ideas, see sample fabrics and finishes, and use the inspiration to design your space. Michelle teaches kitchen design at Georgian College in a one year post graduate Kitchen and Bath Program. It’s really no wonder she was invited as part of the faculty....her work is the perfect recipe of form and function, beauty and usability. “When it comes to kitchens, it’s about what you do in the kitchen and how you live.” says Michelle. “The kitchens I design with my clients are spaces that clients want to be in. It seemed the next logical step for Foxglove Design was to offer cooking classes to show kitchens in action. We have a weekly cooking demonstration, our Designer Tuesdays, with Chef De Vante. Drop in and taste what’s cooking.” Designer Tuesdays also include a 15-minute complimentary consultation with Foxglove Design. If you’d like some help on a design decision, bring in your pillows or paint chips for some helpful ideas and professional advice.
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Foxglove Design Studio is a welcoming place… …you can wander around, take your time and ask questions. Michelle says “no job is too small for professional advice.” Come and see for yourself.
The cooking classes begin on Wednesday, February 5th at 6pm, and run for five weeks. Chef Nathan Hogan is the first chef in the series. He’ll feature French cuisine for the first two classes, followed by Italian, Spanish, and Japanese. Come for the taste experience, to meet the chefs, learn new recipes, and meet new friends. Call the studio today to book your spot. Michelle continues, “We’ve had several networking events at the studio since our opening in December 2013. We’ve also had requests for cooking classes and events for private and corporate functions. We’re happy to supply a chef or you can bring your own. We’ll even help you organize the event.”
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TAKE OUT YOUR WINTER FRUSTRATIONS
TIGERS AIM TO STRENGTHEN NORTH DIVISION LEAD
• STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE BARRETT •
Stouffville Spirit Peyton Backus skates in for a bodycheck as Aurora Tigiers’ Noah Delmas looks down ice for a pass during OJHL hockey action. The Tigers are back in action tomorrow night when they travel to the Sixteen Mile Sports Centre for a game against the Oakville Blades. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
Charles Wu (left) and Miko Duncan are members of the Aurora Seniors Centre who take their table tennis seriously. This and many other winter programs will help keep the winter blahs at bay. For more info go to auroraseniors.ca
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Sam Bennett grabbing pro scouts’ attention BY JOHN CUDMORE
The six-foot, 180-pound Bennett entered play tonight sitting sixth in OHL scoring with teamleading 68 points for the Frontenacs, the team that selected him ninth overall in the 2012 draft. He is first on his team in goals (27), assists (41) and plus/minus (plus28). Until a groin injury hampered him recently, Bennett was scheduled to participate in the NHL/ CHL Top Prospects game in Calgary. Instead, he was home in Kingston recuperating. He returned to action Monday. For some, the rankings may have raised eyebrows, as Bennett bumped past Team Canada junior players Aaron Ekblad and Sam Reinhart, among others. “Yeah, well, I was a little surprised, but I’ve worked so hard this season that I think I deserve it,” Bennett said. “There are so many great players eligible for the draft, it’s such an honour. It’s been going really well and consistency has been big for me. “I think a little bit, but I’ve always known what I’m capable of, so I’m not too surprised. What I’m doing just seems to be working, so I don’t want to change anything. “My whole life I’ve played with a competitive edge. I’ve always just played like that and it’s worked for me.” A teammate of McDavid since novice, together they won the
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Sam Bennett has always been surrounded by talent. Until recently, the Holland Landing native had gone about his hockey business on the fringes of the spotlight, although an effective player in his own right. Suddenly, Bennett, 17, is the hot interview in junior hockey after the NHL’s Central Scouting Service designated the Kingston Frontenacs forward the top-ranked North American skater in its mid-season rankings for the 2014 draft. As a former teammate and linemate of Connor McDavid for most of his minor hockey career with the York Simcoe Express and Toronto Marlboros, it’s been a fact of life for Bennett that most of the attention has gone to his longtime buddy. For now, with McDavid a year away from his draft year, Bennett is squarely in the spotlight. “This week has been hectic, but I’m enjoying it so far,” Bennett said in a telephone interview from Kingston. “It’s all part of the experience. “Connor obviously deserves every bit of the spotlight he gets because he is an unbelievable player. He made me a better player when I got to play with him. “For the past two years, I’ve had the chance to be out on my own and show what I’ve got and that’s nice. I think I’ve excelled.”
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Holland Landing’s Sam Bennett plays for the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. Ontario Hockey Federation peewee title in 2009 as linemates on the York Simcoe Express. After McDavid departed for the Marlies the next season, Bennett joined a Marlies team that saw almost its entire roster drafted by OHL teams. He’s clearly taking the opportunity to flourish on his own. Bennett scored 44 goals and 106 points in his first 100 OHL games. “Bennett has not only been very
noticeable, but extremely effective every shift of every game so far this season,” NHL Central Scouting’s Chris Edwards, who specializes in scouting the OHL, told NHL.com. “His puckhandling and playmaking are excellent and he has one of the best shots in this year’s draft class.” Bennett shared second-team all-star centre rookie honours last season with Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds’ Jared McCann, when he
had 18 goals and 22 assists in 60 games for the Fronts. He was part of Canada’s under18 team that won gold medals twice in 2013, first, at the world under-18s, then at the Ivan Hlinka memorial tournament in the summer. The Frontenacs are enjoying newfound success, their young stars such as Bennett oblivious, perhaps, to the dark seasons of recent vintage. “It’s definitely good for me and good for the team. Kingston hasn’t had much success with the team in the past, so they’re enjoying it now,” he said. “My whole life I’ve been on a winning team, but I knew what I was stepping into. Now we’re part of a winning situation.” The ranking process is a fluid exercise and could change dramatically by the time end-of-season assessments are delivered. “At this stage and from what we have seen with each of these frontrunners and their development, is that there is a fine line distinguishing them and, in all likelihood, it will remain that way until the first player is selected in Philadelphia,” NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr told NHL.com “Bennett is there because, as a group, we feel he stood out to us in the first half of the season as the one who has the skills and intangibles to be a difference-maker. He’s a player that can play in all situations, elevate his game and rise to the occasion.”
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Licensed Mechanic or Advanced Apprentice required, for busy fully equipped facility. Must have diagnostic and driveability experience. Mon.- Fri. 905-830-0789 Gary or Craig mmnewmarket @rogers.com
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE Over achieving Sales Professional with a minimum of 1-3 years sales experience required to Manage, Recruit and Lead Distribution at a high level sale in the Medical market. Must be able to travel to U S A . P r o fe s s i o n a l S a l e s t r a i n i n g preferred (Xerox). Exp. selling to the construction industry an asset. Salary + Commission + Car Allowance + Expenses + Benefits Please send your resume to: AMICO CORPORATION Email: hr@amico.com Fax: (905) 764-0862 www.amico.com
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Operators for: Articulating Loaders, Farm Tractors, Sidewalk Tractors, 5 ton Salters and Sidewalk Personnel Email resume to neno@clintar.com or fax 416-291-6792
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For our 200 seat dining room, serving 3 meals per day for guests on conference and getaway packages. Unique career p o s i t i o n f o r s o m e o n e w h o e n j oy s pleasing guests, the challenge of training staff and providing high standard of personalized service. Requires 3-5 years supervisory experience. Hospitality graduate with fine dining experience preferred. Includes administration and some management responsibilities. Split shifts include days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
THE BRIARS RESORT 55 Hedge Rd., R.R.#1 Jackson's Point, ON L0E 1L0 Tel (905)722-3271 Fax (905)722-9698 E-mail: lesley@briars.ca
Apply in person with resume: 5532 Slaters Road, Gormley VERGE Furniture Logistics requires CLASS AZ DRIVERS for U.S. deliveries Top Pay for qualified applicants. Fax #905-841-6248 Ph. #905-841-2798 Office/ Administration
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Aurora's premier tennis and fitness club has two openings for the following position: RECEPTIONIST part time weekends S u c c e s s f u l c a n d i d a t e s w i l l h a ve ex c e p t i o n a l c u s t o m e r s e r v i c e a n d computer skills. Knowledge of the Jonas membership data base system is preferred. Resumes will be accepted by e-mail to: sarah@timberlaneathleticclub.com We thank all applicants however, only those selected will be contacted.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER ENTRY Growing company in Newmarket requires experienced customer service representative. Must have excellent communication and telephone skills. Occupational Health and Safety an asset. Self motivated & reliable. Fax resume: 905-953-8351
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Assistant to CPA Richmond Hill 3 month assignment. Profile, CW, QB, MYOB. sandler@ rogers.com Sales Opportunities
Sales Opportunities Company partnered with home depot is looking for energetic Sales People. Great commission. Must have car and cell. 905-433-9053
•Using tools like wrenches and screwdrivers •Operate machines, doing hand assembly •Lifting up to 45 lbs Bring your resume for on-site interviews Thursday, February 6th, 2014 at 2 pm SHARP Call to register
905-722-1480 yorkworks 20887 Dalton Rd., Sutton
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Pfaff Automotive Partners Inc., is recruiting experienced Sales Representatives for the new VW dealership located in Newmarket. If you have automotive sales experience, an inherent affinity towards automobiles and are ready for a new challenge, please send your resume to: hr@pfaffauto.com We thank all applicants for their response; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We can provide an exciting and rewarding career working with a well-established company.
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Medical Receptionist wanted for busy doctors office. Experience required. Day & evening shift. Fax resume to 905-535-7800
Upper Canada offers competitive wages, benefits, split shift incentives, professional development, child care discounts, opportunities for advancement. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume to the undersigned: Attn: Sari Connell, HR Advisor Email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com Fax: 289.982.1116 Thank you for your interest, only applicants who will be interviewed will be contacted. Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit, government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County.
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M a i n t e n a n c e Te c h n i c i a n s w i t h Injection Molding experience required. Packers/Operators and Material Handlers and Quality Technicians are needed. Must be able to work 12 hr continental shifts.
Email resumes to plastics.hr@inbox.com Magna Golf Club is accepting applications for Summer, Seasonal and Horticulture staff members on the grounds maintenance team for the 2014 season. Please submit resume to: wrath@magnagolf.com or fax to 905-713-2958
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Please apply in person with resume to: The Royal Wood Shop 220 Wellington St. E. Aurora, ON L4G 1J5
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Please apply in person with resume to: The Royal Wood Shop 220 Wellington St. E. Aurora
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FULL TIME PERMANENT DENTAL RECEPTIONIST with 3+years exp. Some evenings & Saturdays For Newmarket and Vaughan office. Email: eyronodd@ rogers.com Call: 416-270-2026
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A pharmacy in Aurora is looking for a full time bilingual (French/English) pharmacy assistant. Must have previous retail pharmacy experience. No evenings, No weekends! We offer competitive pay and full benefits. All interested applicants must submit their resume and cover letter to resumes@apgrx.ca no later than Friday, February 7th, 2014. Please quote job id: APG-BIL.
Strong programming, leadership and communication skills required. Commitment to working in a child care setting. Clear and recent police screening and up-to-date immunizations required.
Job Title: Machine Strapper, Casual Part Time Location: Aurora THE OPPORTUNITY York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a Casual Part- Time Machine Strapper position for the following shifts: Mondays 4pm-2am and Tuesday 4pm-2am. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment • Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, an asset • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume to Erin Smyth at esmyth@yrmg.com by February 5, 2014. Please reference "Machine Strapper" in the subject line. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please
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PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS GUARANTEED HOURS FULL & PART-TIME SHIFTS CHATS is growing with the expansion of our Assisted Living Programs! We are looking for dedicated PSWs to provide personal care, essential homemaking, security checks and urgent response 24/7 to seniors with high care needs at various sites in York Region. Requirements • PSW Certificate • Experience working with frail seniors with high care needs • Able to perform the essential physical demands associated with high care needs • Demonstrated crisis intervention and problem solving skills • Experience working with limited supervision and as part of a team • Experience with household management • Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) • Strong customer service skills • Vehicle and valid Ontario driver's license • Current TB & valid police check (within 12 months) required • Additional language(s) are an asset (Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Arabic preferred) Benefits include: gas allowance, group benefits plan, paid training and development Email resume to hiring@chats.on.ca or fax 905-713-1705 & 1-877-613-6111 We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Include 14-002 in the subject line. CHATS is an equal opportunity employer. www.chats.on.ca
for the 2014 Golf Season. For more information, please visit http://clublink careers. silkroad.com
We require Back-up/ Rover Crossing Guards in Aurora.
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LOOKING FOR Carriers for door to door delivery One delivery per week with flexible hours available Work in your community Call Brian at 905.727.0819 ext. 543 Or email bharrison@yrmg.com
RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS Part Time Experience preferred. Reliable, mature. Own car an asset for work in York Region.
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OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT or Optician wanted for full-time work in a full-scope optometric practice in Newmarket. Involves receptionist work as well as ordering and selling of glasses and contact lenses. Experience preferred. To apply email resume to: khoandassoc@yahoo.ca or call: (905)898-1555
SUMMERHILL TOWNHOUSE Renovated 3 Two new bathrooms, all new flooring. Finished Basement with walkout to private landscaped yard. $1,800 Per Month plus util. 905-954-1366
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Condos for Rent
Condos for Rent
Condo for Rent 175 Cedar Ave Richmond Hill, Large 1 bedroom + Sunroom Large, 780sqft. condo, master bathroom with ensuite, solarium, 2pc washroom, pantr y, includes all utilities and Rogers cable. Very bright spacious, very well maintained luxury building! Super quiet. Great residents - Fantastic lifestyle Features such as: outdoor pool and tennis, indoor hot tub, squash, gym, media room & more. Walking distance to bus, Go train, Shopping, schools, parks. Includes: fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, window coverings. Non-smoking or pets, looking for long term lease $1,450 mth includes one parking spot + $70 mth for 2nd underground parking spot. Available March 1st. Call 905-830-6690 references required, first and last month.
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KESWICK- ROOM available. Share kitchen, bath. Parking, laundry. Mature non-smoking professional male only. $450. (905)989-0496.
HOUSE CLEANING services available. Reasonable rates, reliable. W e e k l y, b i - w e e k l y, monthly cleanings. Call Tr i s h f o r a q u o t e a t 905-955-2646
Shared Accommodations KESWICK- LARGE furnished room. Cable. Parking. Share kitchen/ laundry/ livingroom. Close to transportation. Non-smoking/ pets. Available immediately. $595 inclusive 905-476-4034
YONGE/ MULOCK- Furnished/ unfurnished. Large house. Clean. Business Services Quiet. Shared washroom. Cable. Laundry. Mature male only. $600. First/ last. Immediate. NEED ADMIN Support? Local offsite company 905-235-3229 offers help with emails, social media, invoicing, Industrial/Commercial estimates etc… Executive Assistants 2Go for Rent/Wanted 416.948.8866 www.ea2go.co NEWMARKET/ 404 Lease Industrial space. Clean 1100sq.ft., PA RT T I M E C o n t r o l shop/ office, ler/Consultant Are your 10' overhead door. finances controlled and For light manufacturmanaged? Controller for ing, distribution, etc. Multi Nationals and (905)830-1409 small business available at very reasonable rates STOUFFVILLE- SMALL Please see www.rwpfiused car business loca- nancialconsulting.ca or tion for lease. $500 per e-mail rpfaff@primus.ca month. Please call 905-642-5460.
Apartments for Rent
Apartments for Rent
1-KESWICK LAKEFRONT. 1 bedroom, newly renovated, cable, parking, $$900 inclusive. Bachelor, $700. 2 bedroom, $900+. 1st/ security. No pets. 905-989-2469
NEWMARKET CENTRALbright bachelor, self contained, parking. Nonsmoking/ pets. Suits mature individual. $749. inclusive. Call 10am-6pm. 416-791-9941 michael.prolease@ gmail.com
AURORA- 2 2 bedrooms, hot water, heating and parking included. Hydro extra. Laundr y. First/ last. No pets. $895/ $890. 905-478-4486
Articles for Sale NEWMARKET- LARGE 1 (Misc.) bedroom, hardwood flooring, $875+ hydro. No smoking, no pets. HOT TUB (SPA) COVAv a i l a b l e M a rc h 1 s t . ERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & 905-898-3282 Colors Available. Call NEWMARKET- LONDON 1-866-652-6837 Rd. lower floors, newly www.thecoverguy.com/ renovated, 3 bedrooms, newspaper 4 appliances, a/c. Nonsmoking/ pets. $1300. HOT TUB (SPA) Covers inclusive. Available im- Best Price, Best Quality. All shapes & Colours mediately. Available. (905)893-8538. Call 1-866-652-6837. NEWMARKET- LONDON/ www.thecoverguy.com/sale Yonge- renovated, spacious 2 bedroom base- M A H O G A N Y D I N I N G m e n t , a p p l i a n c e s , room set, queen bed, solaundry, a/c, non-smok- fa, writing desk, iron dining/ pets. Available im- i n g r o o m s e t . m e d i a t e l y . $ 1 0 0 0 905-853-8725. inclusive. 905-898-9156. P I A N O - A PA RT M E N T NEWMARKET- PROS- size, Heintzman, $2000. PECT/ Water. Large 1 K i n g s l e i g h b e d / 1 0 bedroom walk-out with drawer dresser, $600. sunroom and covered Desk, burled walnut, 9 patio, walk-in closet, d r a w e r s , A r t s h o p p e , w a l k t o F a i r y L a k e , $400. 905-478-4752 shops, restaurants and hospital. $900+ hydro. 416-822-5908
AURORA- BATHURST/ Henderson. Renovated bachelor, main floor, parking, patio, woodlot. No smoking, no pets, $850 inclusive. February 1st. 905-503-2007, Ed. AURORA- NEWLY renovated bachelor basement. Walkout. $800 inclusive. Laundry, parking, fireplace, A/C. Available immediately. No smoking/ pets. 905-841-8097 AURORA- WALK Yonge/ Wellington. Main floor, 3 bedroom, laundry, parking $1300. +2/3 utilities. 1 bedroom basement, $800. Non-smoking/ pets. 905-889-5505 AURORA- YONGE/ Murray. 3 bedroom, main level, clean, parking, laundry. Available Februar y 1st. No smoking/ pets. $1400 inclusive. 416-453-9040
BRADFORD- 3 bedroom excellent condition/ garage/ laundry. $1450 inclusive. Tony Mendes 905-715-4951 Century 21 BRADFORD- NEW 1600sq.ft. 3 bedroom u p p e r, 2 b a t h r o o m s , garage, laundr yroom. Non-smoking/ pets. Av a i l a b l e M a rc h 1 s t . $1400+. Lease/ references. 905-252-9701 HOLLAND LANDINGClean 2 bedroom apartment, in upper duplex. Suits professional. No smoking/ pets. $900+. Excellent references only. Immediately. 416-287-1093
YONGE/ WELLINGTON1 bedroom, $900+ utilities. No pets allowed. Also, 2 bedroom: $1000+ utilities. 1 parking. No pets. 416-743-5601, Tony.
Townhouses for Rent NEWMARKET- BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom townhome $1,140.00 +utilities. H.O.P.E. Coop, family-oriented comm u n i t y, s t e p s t o amenities. NO SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. Visit www.hopecoop.ca for further info/ to download application. Viewings arranged for pre-qualified applicants only. move-in incentive includes free basic cable for 1yr. Info: 905-853-0049.
NEWMARKET- LESLIE/ Crowder. Sparkling 3 bedroom 2 bath townhome, 5 appliances, A/C, garage, fenced yard, 1195+. April 1st. 905-713-1615, H O L L A N D L A N D I N G - www.HappyTenants s p a c i o u s 2 b e d r o o m Properties.com upper level. Private entrance, appliances, parking. $900+. No smoking, Houses for Rent no dogs. Immediate. (905)830-4151 AURORA- 2 bedroom in lower level of house, new carpeting, windows, great neighborhood, large backyard. Available F e b r u a r y. M a r y L o u KESWICK 289-221-9878. Big bright 3 bedroom basement near park. BRADFORD- CLEAN, Lots of big windows, spacious 3 bedroom, kitchen, laundry, freshly painted. $1500 inbathroom, parking, clusive. New floors, central appliances. air, separate laundry. No $1300 inclusive. smoking. Pets negotiable. 905-960-9119 905-716-8554 leave message KESWICK SOUTH Central- bachelor selfcontained. Close to amenities, Suits mature single. Non-smoking/ pets. $750 inclusive. Now available. (905)476-6876. MT. ALBERT, Royal Oak Court. 60+ Senior's building, 1 bed apt. $891 inclusive. No smoking, available immediately. 905-473-2567. N E W LY R E N O V AT E D w/new appliances. 232 Penn (Yonge/ Davis), near transportation. 3 bedroom upper $1350. 2 bedroom basement $950. 905-832-1217 jkhalilova@kemflo canada.com N E W M A R K E T- 1 1 / 2 bedroom basement. Available February 1st. $895 inclusive. Parking, l a u n d r y. P l e a s e c a l l 289-221-7785 NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom main floor $1200+. Available February 1st. 905-836-0962 NEWMARKET- 2 level 2 bedroom apartment. $1050+ hydro. Laminate flooring upstairs/ downstairs. Parking. Nonsmoking/ pets. March 1st. For appointment 905-898-3282
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CLEANING LADY. Up to your standards. No stones left unturned. Reliable. Excellent references. Affordable wage. Decade of experience. (905)251-1789
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N E W M A R K E T- Q U I E T building. Heating, parking included. Large 1 bedrooms apt. Nonsmoking/ pets. AURORA- YONGE Street. 647-704-0220. 2 bedroom, second floor. Near amenities. NEWMARKET, WILLIAM Freshly painted. Hard- Roe/ Yonge, 1 bedroom, wood. $985.+ hydro. No gas fireplace, parking, pets. Available immedi- laundry, non-smoking/ ately. (905)841-0576, pets. Available immedi905-727-9150 ately. $800 all inclusive. 905-954-1294. BLOOMINGTON/ LESLIE- Large 2 bedroom STOUFFVILLE- 1 bedw a l k o u t , c o m p l e t e l y room apt., quiet 4-storenovated. Secure build- r e y b u i l d i n g n e a r ing. Available immedi- amenities. Suits nonately. No smoking/ pets. s m o k i n g i n d i v i d u a l / A p p o i n t m e n t o n l y . couple. No pets. $1110 905-888-9889 Leave detailed message, 905-640-4727 BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, bright, clean, spacious, WILLOW BEACH- Spaprivate entrance. Walk- cious 1 bedroom apartout to backyard. Non- m e n t a v a i l a b l e smoking/ dogs. From immediately. $950 inclu$795+ utilities. Immedi- s i v e . O w n e n t r a n c e . ately. 416-751-3368, Alarm system. No pets. Suits adults. Cell#: 905-778-8228, 905-252-3531 905-251-7393 BRADFORD- 3 bedroom, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Garage and parking. Non-smoking/ dogs. From $1150+ utilities. March. 416-751-3368, 905-778-8228 905-2517393
MRS. HUDSON - Domestic Goddess Helping Working Families, provides home cleaning & organization services + more. Check out www.mrshudson.ca or call 905-392-1494. Get back your precious time to spend with your family.
HOLLAND LANDING Bright, clean, upper flr of a 3 bdrm house for rent, close to schools & YRT stop. $1500mnth/+ utilites. 416-629-3336 KING CITY- 3 bedroom, living room/ den: main floor, finished basement. Appointment, Gerry (416)789-2163, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri., leave 416-789-2163ext24 after 5pm NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom main floor, laund r y, r e n o v a t e d , n e a r school/ amenities. $1450 includes heat/ hydro. Non-smoking/ pets. Available immediately. 416-580-0852 NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom semi, near schools and all amenities $1190.+ utilities. 905-830-2915 NEWMARKET- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, centrally located, 1.5 acres, pool, quiet, family friendly, Clean. Huge heated workshop. Immediate. 289-221-1743 YONGE/ QUEENSVILLE, 2 bedroom. Large lot, first/ last, application required. $1100+ utilities. Available immediately. Call Kim or John. 416-493-7723.
FIREWOOD Available in face cords & bush cords. Delivery available. Call (905)836-7600
CLEANING+ ORGANIZING Ser vice- Family business. Residential, offices. High quality. Affordable prices. Bonded, insured. References. Regular, one-time, weekly, bi-weekly. 647-287-1964, 905-237-6832 www.goodstylebyolga.com
CLEANING SERVICESNot enough time in your day? Satisfaction guaranteed! Call Pam LABRADORS YELLOW- 905-853-9315 Puppies. Hips/ eyes guaranteed, gorgeous. CKC. English Stock. ellisfarmlabradors.com WE CLEAN Beeton. $950. with love, care. 705-458-4852. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Professional, well Vehicles experienced. Wanted/Wrecking You'll be happy! (416)704-4586 $150-$1000 for dead/ alive cars, trucks, vans. Fast, free towing. Home Renovations New & used tires available. 1-866-726-0222 QUALITY 905-722-0222 WORKMANSHIP/ COMPETITIVE PRICES. $200-10,000 CA$H Specializing in drywall Today Guaranteed repairs, trim work, Now for Cars, Trucks & flooring, tiling, Recreational Vehicles backsplash. Dead or Alive. Deck repairs, fences. 24/7. Small jobs welcome. 905-853-3222 Free estimates 416-271-7762 A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid. Moving & Storage (905)775-1018 or (905)836-2100
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Death Notices
Death Notices
SPENCE, Rita Peacefully at Bradford Valley Nursing Home on Friday, January 24, 2014 in her 76th year. Predeceased by her husband John Spence (1999) and her dear companion Charles White (2009). Loving mother of Debbie (John Ziegelbauer) of Bradford, John (Elsa) Spence of Keswick and Gary (Beth) Spence of St. Petersburg, Florida. Cherished grandmother of Johnny, Eric and Lucas. Predeceased by one grandson Jackson. Rita will be greatly missed by her siblings, many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank Bradford Valley, the staff of Heritage Floor and Riverglen Haven Nursing Home in Sutton for their exceptional care. A special thank you to Laura, Ednita, Sally and all the PSWs who cared for mom in a loving and compassionate manner. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. at the Bradford Royal Canadian Legion, 115 Back St., Bradford, ON. If desired, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. A r r a n g e m e n t s e n t r u s t e d t o M . W. Becker Funeral Home, Keswick [905-476-7711]. Online condolences may be left at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com
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HANLON, Dennis Winston P a s s e d a w a y s u d d e n l y, a t h i s home, on Sunday, January 26th, 2014 in his 60th year. Loving husband of Cathy (Blonde). Beloved father of Dennis Jr. and his wife Teresa, Angie and Nick and step-father to Lindsay, Jarrett and his wife SueAnn and Kenneth and his partner Nathalie. Proud grandfather of Shauna, Elizabeth, Chelsea, Alyssa, Tiana, Eoghan, Robert, Madilynn and Kenneth Jr. Survived by his brothers Jim (Patsy), Bernie (Helen), Andy ( Ly n n ) , M i k e ( A n n e t t e ) a n d h i s sister Betty (Ed). Son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Hanlon. Uncle Den to his many nieces and nephews. Dennis was born on January 18th, 1954. He was educated in the School of Hard Knocks and worked as a stone mason for 42 years. He was a dog lover and absolutely adored his dogs Winston and Tank. He enjoyed watching sports, was a Leafs fan to a fault and had a lottery t i c k e t f o r e v e r y d r a w. H e w a s a d e v o t e d s o n , h u s b a n d , f a t h e r, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The funeral service will be at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket on Friday, January 31st at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his name.
STONE, Mark Edward
Mark Edward Stone, 40, passed unexpectedly at home on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Mark was born in Windsor, ON. He graduated from Huron Heights High School and Sault College School of Aviation. He worked as a pilot for Discovery Air Fire Services as a highly skilled Birddog pilot. He is survived by his daughters, Vanessa Stone, Cheyenne (Alyssa) Stone, Barrie, ON; his parents, Dr. Colin Stone, Judy Stone, Wasaga Beach, ON; his sister, Beverley Smith, her husband Geoff and children Avery, Noël and Colin, Katy, TX; Amy Scriver and her children Noah and Chloe, Thornbury ON. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Discovery Aviation Academy for the Mark Stone Bursary. Further details can be obtained from Jason Fogg at 1-705-693-3346 or jason.fogg@discoveryair.com A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday February 1, 2014 at 10:00 am at Taylor Funeral Home on Davis Drive in Newmarket. Online condolences can be placed at www.taylorfh.ca BENKENDORF, Ronald Wallace (Rookie) After a long battle with cancer, Ron died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket and went home to our Lord on January 28, 2014. Ron died peacefully with this family at his side. Ron leaves behind wife Marilyn. Loving father of Ryan (Kaelyn) and Carly (Kane). Ron is also the dear son of Margaret Benkendorf and the late Roy Benkendorf, and a wonderful brother to sister Sharon and husband Clem. Ron will be sadly missed by all his dear nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues of Canadian Tire who continued to visit him and support him during this long battle. Visitation for Ron will be at the Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, L3Y 2P3 on Thursday, January 30 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at the Ta y l o r F u n e r a l H o m e o n F r i d a y, January 31 at 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Queensville Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Fry and the nurses in the Palliative Care Cancer Unit for the love and care they gave to Ron. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to remember Ron please consider a donation to the Southlake Chaplaincy Program or the Southlake Cancer and Palliative Care Unit, 596 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P9. On line condolences may be places at www.taylorfh.ca. DE WINTER, John Peacefully passed away with family at his side at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. John De Winter, of Springdale, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Doris De Winter (nee Leonard) for 54 years. Loving father of Sandra (John) Rodrigues and Allan (Merry) De Winter. Proud grandpa of Matthew, James (Melodie) and Michael Rodrigues; Ryan De Winter (Jennifer) and Kristi De Winter (Tyler). Cherished great grandpa of Joao and Maria Rodrigues. Dear brother of late Adrian (Jean) De Winter. Dear brother-in-law of Grant (Doris) Leonard. John will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2940 10th Sideroad, Bradford for visitation on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Spring interment at Schomberg Cemetery. In John's memory, donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket. Arrangements entrusted to S K WA R C H U K F U N E R A L H O M E , Bradford.
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SPRAGG, Fred It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Fred, at home, on January 27, 2014 in his 82 year. Beloved husband of Sandra (Seney) for 52 years. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Amy. Dear brother of Blanche Fell (Lorne), Grace Cook (Ray), and Bruce Spragg (Lori). Dear brother-in-law of Larry and Joanne Proctor, Willard Seney and the late Peter Seney. Uncle Freddie to many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street S., Newmarket on Thursday, January 30th from 2 to 3 p.m., with the service starting at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sick Kid's Children's Hospital or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com RIPPEY, Eleanor Peacefully passed away with family at her side at Southlake Regional Health C e n t r e , N e w m a r k e t o n Tu e s d a y, January 21, 2014. Eleanor Rippey of Holland Landing and formerly of Newmarket at 83 years of age. Beloved wife of Sam for 62 years. Loving mom of Brenda (Geoff) Roberts, Janis Robinson (Don Clark), Sam (Brenda) Rippey and Kelly (Dan) P a l m e r. E l e a n o r w i l l b e l o v i n g l y remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Eleanor's request, cremation has taken place and private family arrangements have been held. In Eleanor's memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to S K WA R C H U K F U N E R A L H O M E , Bradford (905-775-3335) POPE, Theresa Mary (nee Callaghan) On January 29, 2014 after 85 years, an angel has been called back to Heaven. Beloved wife to Walter Thomas for 60 years. Cherished mother to Walter Jr. (Helga), Colleen (Keith), Norman (Tracy), Arlene (Doug), Brenda, and Donna (Pat), also extended family Debbie, Linda, and Steve. Loved by eleven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Missed by sister Marg (Buck) and brothers Joe and Eugene (Marg). Predeceased by Jack and Tommy. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life to take place on February 5th, 2014, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m at Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario. WEST, Keith Freeman Passed away peacefully, after a long b a t t l e w i t h c a n c e r, a t h o m e i n N e w m a r k e t , O n t a r i o o n M o n d a y, January 27, 2014 at 58 years of age. Loving husband of Elspeth. Beloved dad to Eddie and Shona. Proud Grumpy of Caleb. He will be missed by all of his family, friends and coworkers. Visitation will be held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Tuesday, February 4th from 3-5 p.m.
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We the family of the late Lynda Mills, would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of such a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, great grandma in waiting, sister-in-law, aunt, niece and dear friend. A special thank you goes out to many; her CAC Nurses, Dr. Rahim and her staff for their exceptional compassion and care, the nurses on the Cancer Care & Cardiac floors who helped with her care (even though she was rarely a bother!), the Reverend Erin Martin for the lovely service, Connie Scriver for playing the organ and singing her solo's so beautifully (just like Lynda requested), the congregation & choir of St. James the Apostle Anglican Church, the ACW for their help with the reception, our co-workers for their support and to those who sent their prayers, a card, food, flowers or donated to the Church on her behalf. A personal thank you goes out to many as well; her dear friends and family who travelled distance to be with us as well as to those who couldn't due to inclement weather, her many lifelong girlfriends who she acknowledged as honorary pallbearers, Gord Peregrine for reading her Eulogy, her neighbors who became her lifelong friends and to Frank Russell for the lovely "tribute" booklet he created in her memory. She was a pillar of strength, courage and determination and her faith helped her through many a troubled day. She valued each relationship and loved unconditionally. This was evident by the overwhelming turn out at her visitations and funeral service. We can never thank you enough for the kind words, the tearful hugs, the great stories, the laughs and the loving smiles. Although we can never have her back and we will miss her terribly, it makes it a little easier knowing that she will live on in the hearts of so many who shared in her life. Heaven has one more angel to watch over us all.
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STANSBURY, Jack In loving memory of a dear husband who passed way on January 29, 2008 Past his suffering, past his pain, Cease to weep for tears are vain, He who suffered is at rest, Gone to Heaven with the best. Lovingly remembered by Rheta, Brian & Rita, Graeme & Sue and Andrew.
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Notice Queensville Cemetery Co. T h e Q u e e n s v i l l e C e m e t e r y C o. h a s submitted by-laws to the Registrar under the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. Any interested parties may contact the Cemetery Office at Tel: (905) 478-4214 for information, or to make copies. By-laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied at the Cemetery Office located at 20778 Leslie Street, Queensville. These by-laws are subject to the approval of t h e R e g i s t r a r, F u n e r a l , B u r i a l , a n d Cremation Services Act 2002. Telephone: Cemeteries Regulation Unit (416) 326-8393
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LeBLANC, William Gilbert Douglas Born August 7, 1939 in Montreal. Died January 27, 2014 at Minoru Residence in Richmond B.C. at 3:30 am. Predeceased by his wife Margurite McClean, brothers Robert, Joseph, John, Raymond and Percy, sister, Annette, mother Doris Shelby and father Procul LeBlanc. He will be missed by his children Carol LeBlanc, Theresa LeBlanc and William LeBlanc, Jim Nigh, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Cremation has taken place in B.C. Final resting place Ontario. Donations can be made to the Cancer Society for bone research. There will not be a funeral service. At a later date immediate family will be doing a burial.
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