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Resident questions crumbling of Vandorf Sideroad BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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One Aurora resident is questioning the quality of the reconstructed Vandorf Sideroad. Longtime resident Gord Preece was excited when he heard the town planned to rip up, modify and reconstruct the road that, to him, was in desperate need of an upgrade. His first impression when the road reopened after months of construction was that the new road, including the bike lane, was beautiful. “When it reopened, I couldn’t wait to try out the new bike lane,” he said. “But on my way back home, I noticed the side of the new road was falling away.” He also noticed cracks forming in the newly laid asphalt—and the road hadn’t even experienced vehicular traffic yet. Preece wondered if the town was aware of the situation and began to question how the town selects the contractor to complete the work. “I’m a taxpayer, too, and it’s our money that paid for the reconstruction,” Preece added. “It just seems odd that a brand new road that hasn’t been used yet is already falling apart.” His biggest concern is for the safety of the cyclists. If a cyclist is thrown from a bike, he or she will either go over the guardrail into a ravine or into traffic. Neither outcome is safe, Preece said.

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He contacted the town and wrote a letter to Mayor Geoff Dawe, complete with photographs of the cracks he observed. The reconstruction of the portion of Vandorf Sideroad, 300 metres east of Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street, is a project included in the town’s 10-year capital reconstruction program. The design for the project was completed in 2014 following a public consultation process and council awarded the contract to Primrose Contracting Inc. for $3.1 million in January. Aurora’s infrastructure and environmental services director Ilmar Simanovskis confirmed that the town has received the complaint, but added the situation is common and is the reason why there is a two-year process when it comes to road work. “There are a number of reasons why this happens and, in this case, the grading of the road changed and there may be some settlement that will cause shifting,” he explained. See page A2.

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Aurora resident Gord Preece and Garry Blom are pleased to see this portion of Vandorf Sideroad reconstructed with a new bike lane. However, the road has just reopened after months of construction and Preece has noticed the road is already cracking and crumbling.

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Homeless, pregnant: Newmarket woman spent 5 weeks on street Couple trying to earn enough money to get to west coast BY CHRIS SIMON

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Kelsey Belcher and boyfriend Rein Hobe are hoping to find support for a move to British Colombia.

Kelsey Belcher and Rein Hobe are trying to get onto the road to recovery after an incredibly difficult last few months. The couple moved to Newmarket from the west coast in December to live with Hobe’s father. They hoped for a better life after ties with other family members became strained. But the relationship between the couple and Hobe’s dad quickly soured. So when Hobe’s father found out Belcher was pregnant a few months ago, he kicked them out of his

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house, according to the couple. They spent the next five weeks living in a stretch of bush near Hwy. 404, and huddled next to a garbage bin behind a local restaurant, where they got by because patrons and the manager would often drop off food and hot beverages. “He didn’t want a pregnant woman

living in his house and didn’t want me to be with his son,” Belcher, 31 weeks pregnant, said Wednesday. “It’s harder than heck to get into any (shelter). I was getting sick and had to get out of the bush and into residence. You have no family around, nobody to support you. I grew up in the country and if you had no place to stay a friend would invite you to stay with them. When something goes wrong, they’re always there to help you out.” See page A2.

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Thousands take in Hip concert viewing in Aurora W BY TIM KELLY

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hen it was all over Saturday night and Gord Downie, iconic singer of the legendary Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip, had taken his last bow in his hometown of Kingston, Aurora and Newmarket fans couldn’t have asked for anything more. “It’s amazing,” said Sandy Baslamisli, 40, who watched the show on a giant community screen at Aurora Town Park with about 2,000 other Hip fans on a warm summer night. “They’re a part of our history … it’s a sad night, an emotional night. They did a great job,” she added. Sandy’s husband Murat, 44, who saw the band live once, said “it was awesome, they left everything on that stage.” He said he wished, “Gord the best for his battle to come,” referencing the incurable brain cancer Downie told fans he was battling in May, before the band announced its final tour that culminated in Saturday’s show. That show, which was screened live on CBC and shown at public viewings across Canada, including in Newmarket, Geor-

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A large crowd watches a live broadcast of The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration at Aurora Town Park. gina as well as Aurora, drew millions of adoring fans. They came to pay tribute one last time to a band with a 30-year history, 14 studio albums and dozens of songs that reference

Canadian themes. Downie has a beloved reputation as the band’s lyricist and charismatic lead singer and he didn’t disappoint — delivering hit after hit Saturday evening.

Shannon Drysdale, 39 of Newmarket, who saw the band six times, said she grew up with the band. “Their songs add meanings and memories to everything.” She said her favourite Hip songs are “Ahead by a Century” and “Bobcaygeon,” both of which made the cut last night. Marilyn Merrikin, 47, of Aurora, who saw the band eight times, was so excited about seeing the Hip, she made her own stylized Canadian flag and brought her daughter, Raygan, 18, along too. “Gord Downie and the Hip have played a huge part in my life. For over 30 years now, I loved the Hip, longer than my children have been alive.” Raygan was lucky enough to go to a show at the ACC in Toronto last week, seeing one of their final shows live. Lee Ehring, 55, who saw the band four times over the decades, said he appreciated how, “their music was a reflection of what’s going on in Canada, our history, our heritage. Not too many people wrote songs about hockey. “They were singing about us, here in Canada.” He said he will miss the Hip. “I’m probably going to go home and cry,” he said.

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‘I was just about ready to curl up in a ball and let myself go’ Staff will From page A1.

The couple managed to get in to a local shelter, but after about six weeks, they were asked to leave. They’ve found temporary accommodation with the friend of anti-poverty activist and Ward 5 councillor candidate Tom Pearson and Hobe has been working odd jobs to try to earn enough money to get the couple back out west, this time to 100 Mile House, British Columbia. Once there, they’ll move in with Hobe’s mother. They’ve tried to look for housing options in the Newmarket area, but rent is too expensive and many places don’t want tenants with children, Belcher said. “Every single week, we were looking at housing and making phone calls and putting an ad out on Kijiji and we got nothing,” she said. “We can stay here until we can afford to go home.” There is an age difference — she’s 18 and he’s 33 — but the couple has a playful innocence to their interaction. They wear pajamas and worn baseball caps and go barefoot as they sit in the backyard of their temporary home. She has black hair and an undercut

and he sports an unshaven face with a long brown goatee. ‘Hate You 2’ is etched in white lettering on her black shirt, which rides up a bit and occasionally exposes her tummy. They joke around at times, but she does most of the talking and he is quiet and soft spoken and occasionally lights a hand packed cigarette during the interview.

‘I didn’t plan to get pregnant; it was a surprise. I consider Devon my little miracle. I’m excited to have him.’ “I helped his mom get some alone time, just to get a break,” Belcher said, laughing. “He was living in (100 Mile) for 10 years and didn’t know anybody. I introduced him to a bunch of people. I asked him out because he was afraid to.” “I’m not that bad,” Hobe replied. “I’m not much of a talker, I never was. I spent all my time fishing.” They both grew up in western Canada. But

difficult histories with family make Belcher bitter at times. She wants to change her first name because she was named after a restaurant, apparently. “I was just about ready to curl up in a ball and let myself go and then Tom happened to show up and get us in a shelter,” Belcher said. “(Hobe) could have walked out on me at any time but he didn’t. That’s pretty awesome. He made a decision to stay with me. We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’re trying to get married. We’ve made it through all this crap and survived it all. I didn’t plan to get pregnant; it was a surprise. I consider Devon my little miracle. I’m excited to have him.” They need about $1,500 — the cost of some basic living expenses, two airplane seats and shipment of personal belongings and items they’ve collected here. Hobe is looking for immediate temporary work and has been doing odd jobs to earn cash over the last few days. So far, several people in the community have stepped up to offer work, Pearson said. “Trying to feed her is (also) hard because we don’t have any money and she needs to eat,” Hobe said. “We do have people helping us (now). We’ve been through a lot.”

assess road From page A1.

The two-year construction cycle for these projects is the town’s way of ensuring the contract is upheld and that the town is receiving what was agreed upon. In the first year, the first layer of asphalt is laid and in the second year, the second layer is added. “Town staff monitors these projects and we have an inspection company that comes to ensure the work is being completed properly,” he said. “We have a process for quality control, but, at the end of the day, things happen.” Town staff will visit Vandorf Sideroad and assess the situation. If it is a safety concern, the town will request the contractor repair the site immediately. If it is not a safety concern, the problem will be corrected when the second layer of asphalt is laid.

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Back to school means stress for some, experts warn BY KIM ZARZOUR

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re students today under more pressure than previous generations? Psychologists at local hospitals say they see a surge of young patients at the end of September and early October. It’s a time when kids realize that they are not able to cope with the challenges of the year ahead — whether they can’t keep up with school work, didn’t make the sports team, or face anxiety around social issues, says Dr. Jessica Cooperman, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Dr. David Ng, psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville, believes it is tougher these days. “Families are busier and can’t afford to spend as much time with their kids, despite wanting to.” During the high school years, year-end cumulative or summative assignments take their toll; the academic load is compounded by the loss of Grade 13, Ng says. “I don’t think the students are totally prepared. All along they seem to be able to manage, but suddenly by Grade 12, they can’t.” Ng used to see students in crisis during their first year in postsecondary school, but now troubles surface at the high school level. “They come into emergency and we ask, ‘why do you want to kill yourself?’ and they say, ‘I’m dead because there are several projects that are due and there’s no way I can finish in a couple of weeks’.” Often, it’s the first real hurdle youth have faced in life. “This generation has it easy … We may not try to spoil them, but they do have a lot of creature comforts — that’s why it’s so hard.” A summer job is no longer a given and kids may find it difficult to put effort into things they don’t want to do — fundamentals such as reading, writing and math. Parents may not be aware their kids are at their limit. “When they show up in emergency, many parents are blindsided… They’re in complete shock. Even that morning, coming to emergency, they say ‘they seemed so

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Dr. David Ng, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville Hospital, says his hospital sees a surge of young patients at end of September when students realize they are not able to cope with challenges of school. normal’.” There are signs to watch for: • Changes in social and activity levels and an inability to fall asleep; • Teens may be grumpy sometimes, but it’s a warning sign if they are consistently irritable; • Playing more video games than normal may be a sign they’re trying to avoid stress, or thinking it helps them cope; • Missing school — sometimes parents don’t know because they are away at work and when the school calls home, kids erase the voice mail; • Physical symptoms – they look sick, complain of constant stomach aches or headaches. None of these signs on their own mean trouble, but they are a signal to explore further, discuss concerns

with a trusted adult, coach or teacher who knows your child. And remember, a child who voices a parents’ worst fear, saying ‘I want to kill myself’, doesn’t necessarily want to kill himself, Ng says. “He is saying ‘I’m stuck and need help’ and at that point, definitely professional help is important.”

GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP? One of the key areas to address, before the first day in the classroom, is sleep — or lack thereof. Studies show children need 10 hours of sleep a night — even through the teen years — but Ng says 90 per cent of youth do not get it, and that’s not good. If you miss two hours of sleep, you lose one

IQ point, Ng says, and if you miss two hours of sleep per night on five consecutive days, you lose 50 IQ points. “You may be a genius, but you’re less than average by the end of the week if you’re not getting enough sleep.” He suggests that during the weeks before school starts, families gradually dial back bedtime until kids are hitting the sack at a more school-friendly time. They may still play video games, but they’ll need to unplug earlier. One hour before bedtime is advisable, Ng says, because studies show the “blue light” from games stops the release of the sleep-inducing chemical melatonin. Use that pre-sleep quiet time for casual chats with your children. It can be an opportunity to share feelings and secrets, something kids grow to love.

Backpack? Check. Laptop? Check. Pens, binders and agenda? Check, check, check. Mental health? Did you check that one off, too? Dr. David Ng hopes so. If you forget that important item in your back-to-school checklist, the child and adolescent psychiatrist warns your child could be one of a growing number of students who turn up in hospital emergency rooms and doctors’ offices later this fall. Ng, a specialist at Markham Stouffville Hospital, says the days leading up to Labour Day are a good time to mentally prepare your child for the transition ahead. In the same way athletes and coaches come up with a game plan for the coming season, parents and kids can sit down together during these pre-classroom days for some school strategizing. It doesn’t need to be a long, formal meeting, but take some time to chat about what’s ahead, Ng suggests, reflect on what kids did right last year, what could be improved, and what would be helpful. A communication board on the fridge? Tutoring? Fun things to do at the end of the day? After hearing kids’ ideas, parents can contribute theirs. Then call it a day. Another meeting, later, could talk about other important issues such as sleep schedules or after-school routines. Now is also the time to start the “family huddle” — a regular time to reflect together. It can take just 10 minutes, but it’s a chance to touch base and review how things are going. When your kids can see improvements and build on past successes and problemsolving, it feeds their self-confidence. At one of these family huddles, Ng suggests asking kids what ideas they have for school routines. When is a good time to do homework? Right after school may seem best, but kids may want to try something else. Don’t be afraid to let them give it a shot, with a plan to re-evaluate every week or two. If it’s not working, try something else (but never say “I told you so”). Ng tells of one student who said he wanted to sleep after school and get up after midnight to do homework. Parents initially balked and explained why it wasn’t the best approach, but they gave it a two-week trial and in fact he did very well on that schedule for an entire semester. His marks jumped from the 60s to 90s, Ng says. And finally, don’t forget to set aside regular family time for fun — no matter how busy you are — at least once a month, Ng suggests. — Kim Zarzour

5 ways to help your child have better return to school BY SIMONE JOSEPH

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Here are five tips to help your children have a healthier, happier return to school this fall.

PUT SAFETY FIRST Remind children about safety dos and don’ts. Children of all ages may need reminders about bicycle or school bus safety or staying safe online. Check out York Regional Police’s website for tips on dealing with bullying, cybercrime and social media at yrp.ca/en/crime-prevention/safetyinformation.asp.

PREVENT MORNING MADNESS An article in parenting.com asks whether you feel like you’ve run a marathon by 9 a.m. every school day? For many parents, the answer is yes. Here are tips on improving your mornings: • Get your child to do the prep work rather than doing it all yourself. Children can pack their own backpack, set out their clothing, think about what will need to be done in the morning, and set the alarm clock. • Set aside the same slot of time each day, either right before bed or maybe before reading time, to do the morning prep work.

• For the first few days of school, set up a checklist for your child of tasks that need to be done the night before. •Talk to your child the night before. Right before you need to leave the house in the morning is not when you need to hear your child can’t find a book she needs for school Or, oops, he forgot to do his homework. • To avoid last-minute morning scrambles and unpleasant surprises, write up a night before checklist asking: Do you have any homework? Where is it? What do you have to bring in tomorrow (i.e. books, projects, show and tell items)? As your child gets more responsible, you can give her the checklist to fill out herself.

HEALTHY FOOD TO GROW ON Imagine if the burden of making lunches and snacks was lifted off of your shoulders. Here are tips to get your kids making lunches and advice on packing any school lunch: Have a menu. Have kids create a weekly menu of lunches and snacks including fruits and vegetables, dairy, protein and whole-grain foods. • Think outside the box. Children can have fun cutting sandwiches into fun shapes with cookie cutters. Since they often like small things just like them, you can offer them small containers to pack

fruit or veggies or help them slice food into smaller portions. Make sure that containers seal properly and that your child can open them easily. Test them out at home. • Lunch selections such as meat, fish, chicken, eggs, noodles, rice, pasta, yogurt, cheese or milk need to be kept cold, so choose an insulated lunch box or one that can fit a freezer pack or small bottle of frozen water. Keeping this food cold will prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, which could make your child sick.

TRY SOMETHING NEW Back to school is a good time for students to try something new. A good place to start is at your town or city’s parks and recreation guide. Or, check out the many private music and arts options in York Region.

ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE Back to school can be a good time for children to learn skills that will help them look after themselves. Skills such as making lunches, washing up after themselves or getting dressed solo can make life easier for parents. Sources: raisingchildren.net.au, childhood101.com

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Go wild and find food outside, right on region trails By Tim Kelly

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Wild plant specialist Karen Stephenson discusses the special properties of one of the flora she found on the nature walk conducted for a dozen curious onlookers Sunday morning in Newmarket. There are many plants growing under our noses that can be used in meals.

For wild food edible educator Karen Stephenson a week of grocery shopping wouldn’t be complete without some time spent foraging along a local nature trail. The master naturalist told about a dozen curious onlookers Sunday morning some fascinating facts about the weeds and plants growing literally right under their feet as they walked along a local path in Newmarket. Starting at the Newmarket town offices, it didn’t take long at all for Stephenson to find plenty of examples to prove there was lots to eat right in front of our noses — if we only took the trouble to look. Take dandelions for example: Stephenson tells how to harvest them, how to store them and the many different ways the common weed can be used. She pointed out dandelions are literally everywhere, are great as a tea, can be used in salads and can be cooked in spaghetti sauce or chili. “I explain how to use them medicinally, as well,” she said, and health is a big part of the message Stephenson delivers to her listeners. She said the cost of food is driving many

people to find alternative sources — such as nature’s bounty. “How do I add to the foods that I do buy, and keep my nutritional levels?” is one of the questions and stated goals Stephenson said she often hears from people who attend the walks. She said the Fairy Lake area itself would have up to 500 edible wild plants, including dandelion, wood sorrel, cattail, plantain and curly dock. She said people make salads, soups, even desserts with the plants. Stephenson said if you’re going out to pick wild edible plants, be mindful of where you’re going. “You can’t be on private property or on conservation property. But public property is fine,” she said. Patrick Tucker, 42, of Newmarket, who grows a lot of his own vegetables at home, took in Sunday’s walk and said he has been on several of the walks before. “Karen teaches me a lot on these walks. I try to grow or gather 40 per cent of my family’s fruits or vegetables. I used the curly dock to make some crackers,” Tucker said. For more information about Stephenson and wild edibles, visit www.ediblewildfood. com.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora intends to designate the following property as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the provisions of Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18, as amended. A brief statement of reasons is included. 220 Old Yonge Street “The Parteger House” Part Lot 85, Concession 1 East of Yonge Street Aurora (WS) Part 1, 65R16223 except Parts 1 & 2 65R22979, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York The property known municipally as 220 Old Yonge located on the east side of Old Yonge Street has been determined to have contextual, architectural, and historical cultural heritage value or interest. Architecturally, the building is a cross gabled Ontario House constructed circa 1875. The property is associated historically with the developing farming community in the 19th Century and served as an emergency readiness centre for Metropolitan Toronto in the mid-20th Century. The property has contextual value as being located within Cosford’s Corners, which comprised of prosperous farmers small dwellings, a sawmill, blacksmith and a carriage shop. Pursuant to Section 29(5) of the Ontario Heritage Act, any person may, before 4:30 p.m. on the 23rd day of September, 2016, (within 30 days of the publication of this notice) send by registered mail or deliver to the Town Clerk, Notice of Objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement setting out the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. If a Notice of Objection is received, the Council of the Town of Aurora will refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing and a report. Further information respecting the proposed designation is available from the Town Clerk’s Office upon request. DATED at Aurora this 25th day of August, 2016. Lisa Lyons, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way, Box 1000, Aurora, ON, L4G 6J1 Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 www.aurora.ca/publicnotices | 905-727-3123, ext. 4771

The Town of Aurora collects personal information in communications or presentations made to Town Council and/or its Committees. The Town collects this information to enable it to make informed decisions on the relevant issue(s). If you are submitting letters, faxes, emails, presentations or other communications to the Town, you should be aware that your name and the fact that you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record and will appear on the Town’s website. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it, such as your address and postal code or email address available to the public unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. By submitting a fax, email, presentation or other communication, you are authorizing the Town to collect and use the above-noted information for this purpose. The Town audio records Public Planning meetings. If you make a presentation to Town Council and/or its Committees, the Town will be audio recording you and Town staff and may make these audio recordings available to the public. Please direct any questions about this to the Town Clerk at 905-727-3123, ext. 4771. Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 www.aurora.ca/publicnotices | 905-727-3123, ext. 4349

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OPINION

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Central Region Editor in Chief Joanne Burghardt

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EDITORIAL

Tragically Hip celebration shows importance of CBC

Sara Dimerman

t doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while there’s an event that captures the public’s imagination and becomes a cultural touchstone. Last Saturday’s Tragically Hip performance serves as a prime example —for Canadians at least. The concert, broadcast and streamed live and commercial free from the band’s hometown in Kingston, reached approximately 11.7 million people, according to the CBC. That means about one third of Canadians watched or listened to the special presentation on TV, the radio or over the Internet. The show was the last stop for the Tragically Hip’s Man Machine Poem tour, which was announced shortly after lead singer Gord Downie announced he was battling terminal brain cancer. Fans eagerly sought tickets in a frantic scramble to secure a spot to witness what could be among the iconic ensemble’s final performances, only to have their excitement turn to exasperation as a frustrating number of passes wound up in the greedy hands of re-sellers who marked up their face value by a considerable margin. Shortly after the outcry over resellers surfaced, the rumblings began about having Canada’s national broadcaster make at least one show available for the masses. After a few weeks of “will they or won’t they”, the CBC revealed plans to air the Aug. 20 performance to the relief of ticketdeprived fans. It’s for just this kind of moment that Canada needs a strong public broadcaster. As mandated by the 1991 Broadcasting Act, the CBC is meant to “provide radio and television services incorporating a wide range of programming that informs, enlightens and entertains.” Airing a performance by the Tragically Hip, whose music not only draws from Canada’s rich culture and history, but has also woven itself into that very fabric, exemplifies these directives. Some critics may argue another broadcaster could have just as easily carried the concert, but what forprofit Canadian network would have done so uncut and commercial free? Certainly, no American outlet would have. Others will take aim at the $675 million in federal funding earmarked for the CBC in the 2016 budget, but what is it worth to retain something so uniquely Canadian? Hopefully now is a time to recognize how fortunate we are to have this resource. Is there room for improvement in terms of how the CBC operates and the content it provides? Absolutely, but those clamouring for it to be abolished should tread carefully, because, to quote another renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, “You don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone.”

SOCIAL MEDIA Licence sticker prices going up again for car owners Lori Roberts B.S., liberals eh, wouldn’t vote for them if they were the only ppl on earth, in fact, I think most of them, including their leader, is from another planet, to bad they wouldn’t go back Benjamin Smith The cost in Quebec is over $200, however that includes fees which go towards public insurance and transit. Amanda Lear Well nothing sure as hell is going down with this damn govt

HOT TOPICS More focus needed on food security, not charity Re: Community One Bag Challenge Helps out Newmarket Food Pantry, Aug 18. Seasons change, but something that remains constant in The Era’s coverage of the Newmarket Food Pantry’s food drives is the requisite statements about empty shelves. “In March and April, we start running out... By July, we’ll be forced to purchase almost everything” was the theme at the time of the Easter food drive. In the most recent article, the claim becomes “In the summer, we’re very low on food. We run out of many things and the money we have to purchase food until the Thanksgiving food drive.” Canada Revenue Agency’s website shows us that the Newmarket Food Pantry’s long-term investments amounted to $60,843 at its 2015 year-end. And what will surely come as a surprise to the average reader is that the Newmarket Food Pantry, at the same time, had $92,333 in cash, bank accounts and short-term investment. That’s a total of $153,176. Meanwhile, down the road, the Aurora Food Pantry had a whopping $344,749 in cash, bank accounts, and short-term investments at its 2015 year-end. No shortage of cash there! Aside from the lack of transparency into the business of food banking (or is it because of it?), a significant part of the problem is that people — yes, you and I, but politicians first and foremost — have, with few exceptions, been unable to bring themselves to change the conversation from food charity to food security. The federal government for years has accepted the fundamental right of everyone to be free from hunger. Some readers will know that the development of a long-overdue national food policy is currently in the works. For the thousands of York Region residents who are food insecure, it can’t come too soon.

Gerald Fox

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Anthem changes a tribute

Samantha L Wilson As if we don’t pay enough in taxes and other nonsense as is. This is ridiculous. Liz Henderson Bartholet Nothing will go down with any government people. Regardless of party. It will continue to happen. Accept it. Vicki Masci Ventrella BOOO!

Is your child an Olympian?

Re: Anthem changes waste, letter by Wally Cheung, Aug. 18. After reading Cheung’s letter to the editor, I have to say that I am in total agreement with his premise of not modifying a classic piece of poetry, but totally in disagreement with his conclusion that O Canada should be made

gender neutral. Why? For the simple reason that the original lyrics (written and first sung in 1908, only the music was written in 1880) used the word “us”. This was changed to “sons” in 1914 to pay homage to soldiers fighting in the First World War. Our recent change back to “us” pays tribute to both of these: a return to an original word and it still pays homage to our soldiers who are now both women and men. Though, if you want to be picky, “in all of us command” should be “thou dost in us command”.

Calvin Henry-Cotnam

Richmond Hill

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Try solutions for high power bills When I received my Powerstream statement for August, it was a surprise to notice that the total was almost double from the previous billing. I decided to contact Powerstream, to request advice as to the total billing, and also to see if, just maybe, there was a problem with their system. Let me advise readers: do not bother to call Powerstream! The lady who I spoke with was very pleasant. Of course, the conversation, from her end, was a very well scripted response. Not one of my questions was answered with anything other than a scripted, predetermined response. What a waste of time. Every remark was just short of sarcasm, as if I was going to be asked why I had even bothered to telephone. Let me repeat that the lady was pleasant, albeit very well trained on how to speak with her caller. So I’d advise readers not to waste your time to ask why the billing is excessive. Instead, may I suggest the following solution to your water and hydro problems. Have one shower, or bath per week, better to have the whole family do this simultaneously, to save water. If we all do this, everyone at your workplace will be as fragrant as you, no one will notice anything different. Use the toilets once every few days. Collectively, this will conserve water. Don’t forget to send a thank you note to your mayor, as mayors are the chief administrators of Powerstream for your community.

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MacLennan thanks fans in open letter In a heartfelt letter published on the CBC sports website Monday afternoon, King City’s back-toback Olympic gold medallist Rosie MacLennan thanked Canadians for their support. “Leading the team into the opening ceremony was incredible. There was a moment just before entering the stadium where the entire team sang our national anthem then chanted “Canada” at the top of our lungs,” writes MacLennan, who won the Olympic trampoline gold in Rio after triumphing in London in 2012. MacLennan was Canada’s only gold medallist at the London Games and is the only Canadian Summer Olympian to win back-toback golds in a single event. “I was proud of my journey and to me that’s more important than anything. I also knew that, no matter what happened that day, my family would love and support me. Those two things gave me strength, calm and peace of mind. We are grateful to be from a country that allows us to pursue our passion. We are grateful to represent a beautiful country with good values,” writes MacLennan, who led the Canadian team into the opening ceremony as the country’s flag-bearer. MacLennan, who arrived back at Pearson International Airport at Tuesday morning from Rio, ends her letter with a thank-you to the fans. ”Canada, you watched us and lived this journey with us. Thank you for cheering on Team Canada!” —Tim Kelly

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hildren and parents will soon transition back into another school year along with familiar and new extra-curricular activities. Many children, inspired by watching the Olympic Games, may show a renewed sense of enthusiasm or even embark on a new journey with dreams of becoming just like their favourite Olympian. I can’t imagine any parent would discourage their young child from following his or her dreams, no matter how lofty. However, as any parent of an elite athlete or Olympian will likely tell you, there’s a high price to pay — and not just financial — for this pursuit. It’s a price many say is worth every penny and time spent, but one which both parent and child need to go into with eyes wide open. And how is a parent to know if her child’s goal is realistic? My advice is to take some direction from a coach or teacher who has likely worked with hundreds of other children your child’s age. He or she is likely able to spot exceptionality and identify innate talent. Passion and desire, along with the right training — even when a child does not show great ability at a young age — can over time lead to a very exciting future. Along the road to realizing her dream, your child, parents and any siblings, will need to prepare for what lies ahead. If your child is to perform amongst other elite athletes, he will have to sacrifice a so-called normal childhood of hanging out with friends after school and attending weekend birthday parties, for example, in exchange for gruelling training sessions. Your family may have to forfeit annual vacations and instead travel to competitions. A parent may even have to turn down a job offer in another city so that their child may remain with his or her coach. In addition, siblings may resent the time you’re putting into their brother or sister. So, along the way, I suggest that parents and children re-evaluate — at the end of each sport season, for example — their commitment to the lifestyle required of an elite athlete and his family. When you decide to stand behind your child’s passion and invest your time and money, remember that the investment is somewhat risky and does not guarantee only one outcome. It’s important that parents enter into this commitment with the conviction to never guilt, shame or pressure their child into continuing, despite signs of extreme physical or mental fatigue. Hard physical work does pay off, but there is a great degree of mental stamina required, too, and there’s nothing shameful about realizing that the commitment required as she climbs the ranks, is more than she (or you) can manage or that the activity is no longer pleasurable, but becoming hard work and drudgery. After persisting through each new hurdle, both parent and child need to watch for warning signs of burn-out and know when to bow out gracefully. Also, keep in mind that although the long-term goal may be a gold medal, the journey is equally important. Along the way, you will have shown the kind of encouragement that helps a child feel special and supported. There will likely be a strong bond between you. Your child will have developed character by working as part of a team — both on the playing field and at home. He will have developed a strong work ethic and heightened level of responsibility. She will have learned about the importance of self motivation and resilience. Through it all, try not to have her athletic skills define her. Remember to compliment her when she’s loyal to peers, when she supports her sibling or when she gives you a hand around the house. Then, when or if your child decides that she wants to live a different lifestyle, she will not feel worthless outside of athletics. —Thornhill’s Sara Dimerman is a psychologist, author and mom to two daughters. For more advice, connect at www.helpmesara.com

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Discovery Days for Kids WHEN: 1 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge St. CONTACT: Leigha Cooney, 905 727 8991, leigha.cooney@aurorahs. com COST: $5 per child, $2 for adults Join the Aurora Historical Society for its summer children’s program Discovery Days for Kids! Each day will consist of a kid-friendly tour of Hillary House National Historic Site followed by a fun heritage craft or activity. Programs include Medical Detectives, Nature Seekers, Arts and Craft, Back to School, and our everpopular Dig It! See aurorahs.com for full details. East Gwillimbury Farmers Market WHEN: 2 to 7 p.m. WHERE: EG Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane CONTACT: Town of East Gwillimbury, www.eastgwillimbury.ca COST: Free Runs every Thursday until Oct 6. Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennial, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans and much more while supporting our local businesses. More vendors, more variety something for everyone! BLOOD DONOR CLINIC WHEN: 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@ blood.ca COST: Free Not a blood donor yet? Start today! Take the eligibility quiz at blood.ca and book your appointment. Already a donor? Our clinics have transformed! Bring your donor card and be sure we have your email address! Kids Tech Lab: 3D Animal Mashup WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-8366492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Explore new tech at this fun and interactive workshop!Ages 6-10. Please Register. For more information or to register, visit your local Library branch or call the library. Learn more online at www.egpl.ca Partegez le Français - Newmarket WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Tim Horton’s (Gates of York Plaza), 17310 Yonge St. CONTACT: bit. ly/partagez_conversation, partagez.york@yahoo.ca COST: Free Group for people (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French language conversation skills into action. The meetings are unstructured and depend on the initiative of the participants. Francophones and stronger speakers are encouraged to share their skills with less strong speakers. Those needing a helping hand are encouraged to actively seek it. Participate to share/celebrate/improve your French. Wanted - Adult male singers WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Harmony Hall, Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. CONTACT: Dave McCaffrey, 905-235-5893, onyxbari@gmail.com COST: Free Experience the joy of singing four-part a cappella harmony with friends, while supporting our communities through various events and performances. Movies in the Park: Inside Out (PG) WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells St. CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905-726-4762, aurora.ca/moviesinthepark, sware@aurora.ca COST: Free Movies begin at dusk. Arrive early to enjoy stellar movie-themed activities and special pre-movie surprises. A donation for the Aurora Food Pantry is appreciated. For your comfort, bring a lawn chair.

Friday, August 26

Aurora’s Ribfest WHEN: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Machell Park, Aurora Heights Drive CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905726-4762, aurora.ca/ribfest, sware@aurora.ca Ribfest runs 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. 26 & 27 and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 28. Free admission. Live entertainment. On Aug. 26 David Wilcox will perform at 9 p.m. and Aug 27 Haywire will perform at 9 p.m. Age of majority from 8 - 11 p.m. There will be children’s activities, entertainment, Aurora Rotary Club Beer Garden and many food vendors serving ribs, chicken, roast corn and more.

Jeff Robson of Naples, Fla. sauces up a rack of ribs during the Town of Aurora’s annual Ribfest in Machell Park in this 2013 file photo. This year’s ribfest rolls into Machell Park tomorrow and will stick around until Sunday. The event will feature a performance by David Wilcox at 9 p.m. on Friday and Haywire will entertain the crowds on Saturday at 9 p.m. Art Gone Wild WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: $2 Come out for four sessions of art projects inspired by nature! Projects include sun-printing, pressed flower art and more! Ages 6+. Please Register. For more information or to register, visit your local Library branch or call the library. More details online at www.egpl.ca

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Weaving Words Festival of Stories WHEN: Varies WHERE: Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum, 18974 Leslie St. CONTACT: Megan Houston, (905) 478-2389, megan.houston@sharontemple.ca COST: See event description This year, Weaving Words is expanding to two days. In response to requests from past visitors, this year will offer three workshops on Saturday afternoon. These will be handson, how-to sessions for those who are interested in expanding their skills of telling stories in a variety of formats. Workshops in 2016 will feature workshops on blogging, songwriting and personal storytelling. Saturday evening will feature a fabulous concert by Canadian folk musician, James Keelaghan. This is a ticketed event and tickets are available online. You won’t want to miss it. Get tickets at: https://newmarket.snapd.com/#/events/ view/929544On Sunday admission is free. The day begins at 11 a.m. with a gospel sing-along featuring Ken Whiteley. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon. WHERE: York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge St. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@ blood.ca COST: Free Not a blood donor yet? Start today! Take the eligibility quiz at blood.ca and book your appointment. Already a donor? Our clinics have transformed! Bring your donor card and be sure we have your email address! Polo for Ponies WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. WHERE: Markham Fair-

grounds, 10801 McCowan Rd. Markham CONTACT: Rae Ierullo, 416 543 7063, www.foreverthyme.com, Foreverthyme@gmail.com COST: $50 per car or $20 general admission A fundraiser for rescued ponies and a fun afternoon for families. Polo matches to cheer for. Tour the car show. Bouncy castles, face painting, bubbles, food trucks, games and more. A VIP tent and a silent auction. Meet the minis who need your help. $50 a car or $20 general admission/cash at the gate. Welcome to Forever Thyme Sanctuary, a registered charity.

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Big Top Circus Open House & Registration WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Big Top School of Circus Arts, 1150 Kerrisdale Blvd., Units 5 & 6, Newmarket CONTACT: Lisa, 905-898-0699, info@bigtopcircusschool.ca COST: Free Big Top School of Circus Arts is offering children and adults the opportunity to try a free class. Come dressed to participate in all things circus and see what there is to offer! Circus Arts classes can include: trampoline, tight wire, stilt-walking, acrobatics, hand balancing, pyramids, bungee jumping, juggling, flying & swinging trapezes, aerial silks. Classes are age specific: 3 to 5 year olds from 5 - 6 p.m., 6 to 9 year olds from 6 - 7 p.m., 10 year olds to adults and aerial classes at 7 - 8 p.m. Open houses will be held on Aug. 31 and Sept. 8 only so be sure not to miss them.

Dave McCaffrey, 905-235-5893, onyxbari@gmail.com COST: Free Experience the joy of singing four-part a cappella harmony with friends, while supporting our communities through various events and performances. Movies in the Park: Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Hickson Park, Conover & Borealis Avenue CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905726-4762, aurora.ca/moviesinthepark, sware@ aurora.ca COST: Free Movies start at dusk. A donation for the Aurora Food Pantry is appreciated. For your seating comfort, please bring a lawn chair. Join us early for stellar movie-themed activities and special pre-movie surprises.

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Blood donor clinic WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Sport Complex, 1914 Mt. Albert Rd. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, , elaine. stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Canadians are encouraged to donate blood to honour childhood cancer survivors, and remember those who have lost their courageous battles.

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East Gwillimbury Farmers Market WHEN: 2 to 7 p.m. WHERE: EG Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane CONTACT: Town of East Gwillimbury, www.eastgwillimbury.ca COST: Free Runs every Thursday until Oct 6. Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennial, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans and much more while supporting our local businesses. More vendors, more variety something for everyone!

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Talks surrounding the proposed Hwy. 400/404 link, formerly known as the Bradford Bypass, seem to be gaining more ground as months go by. Mayors within Simcoe County and York Region continue to meet on a regular basis about the topic at hand, pushing the importance of the project to various ministries within the provincial government. Most recently, many of themattended an Association of Municipalities Ontario conference, where the link was a hot topic of conversation. “The buzz is out there. People are wanting this link,” Deputy Mayor James Leduc shared at an Aug. 23 Bradford council meeting. “You can’t seem to go anywhere without someone talking about it. Many provincial ministers approached us about it at AMO.” Bradford residents have been sharing their views on the link as well through social media – many expressing their strong support for it, as traffic congestion between Hwy. 404 into Bradford becomes greater every year. The committee of mayors in favour of the project have been pushing it as a future transportation corridor. As growth continues exponentially throughout not only Bradford but municipalities surrounding our area, the need for alleviation has been bumped up the priority list for many municipalities, including Newmarket, Georgina and Innisfil.

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he head of a Newmarket motorcycling club is calling on the Ontario government to crack down on motorcyclists who continue to ratchet up their speeds to previously unheard of levels — now regularly caught doing 200 km/h — on York Region roads. Ken Carleton, first officer of the Southern Cruisers, which has 9,000 members across Ontario, said he believes that motorcyclists caught doing these types of speed should be banned from carrying a license. “These are absolutely stupid speeds we’re talking about here,” he said.

‘I report them, because it gives us a (bad) name. I try to be as conscientious as possible.’ He was reacting to two incidents that police released to the media this week. One was the death of a 39-year-old Richmond Hill man, who crashed into a light standard on Enterprise Boulevard in Markham. Police attributed the crash to excessive speed. It was the third motorcycling death on York Region roads in the past few months. The second incident involves a man driving 200 km/h on Mulock Drive, just west of Harry Walker Parkway, in Newmarket, before being spotted police and taking off southbound on Hwy. 404. York police said they did not engage the driver as it might have endangered the public.

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Ken Carleton of Newmarket’s Southern Cruisers is angered by speeding and dangerous motorcyclists. This is not the first time someone has been caught driving at these sorts of speeds. In Richmond Hill, a 21-year-old man was caught doing 117 km/h over the limit and in Markham, police had to use their helicopter to catch a man hitting 200 km/h earlier this summer. Carleton said in almost all cases, the riders driving these sorts of speeds are on bikes that can easily

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hit 260 km/h. “Men being men, they will want to show off at least once in their lives, so I don’t know the exact answer for it,” he said. “But when kids are caught doing 200-plus and they have their M2 licence, they should lose their licence. When we see an accident involving a motorcycle on the news, first thing we look at is what type of bike it is — nine times out of 10 it’s

these little speed bikes.” He also suggested Ontario should ban certain types of the more powerful bikes until a rider has several years of experience on a motorcycle. There’s a graduated licensing system in Ontario that allows motorcyclists to gain an M1 licence, at age 16 after a written test, in which they cannot drive at night or carry a passenger, next is an M2 licence

involving a practical test. It allows for a passenger, but not alcohol. Next comes the full M license. Carleton said the only other way to ensure a drop in these sorts of deaths and unsafe incidents is if motorists start calling 911, much like what when they see impaired drivers. “I report them, because it gives us a (bad) name. I try to be as conscientious as possible,” he added. The police echoed his comments, urging motorists to call 911, noting while doing excessive speeds, riders are breaking the law and putting their own and others safety at risk. York Regional Police Const. Andy Pattenden said that while police can’t control whether or not these drivers lose their licences — explaining that’s up for the courts to decide — he noted residents can help to ensure more riders driving at excessive speeds are caught. He added that this also in the riders’ own self interest. “It’s a tragic loss of life,” he said. “And for what? Little more than a short-term thrill. If a driver gets in an accident at 200 km/h, chance of survival is minimal. If it involves another person, survival is unlikely.” On top of the fatal injuries, York police statistics show there have been 42 motorcycle incidents just in the past few months, resulting in personal injury. The Transportation Ministry explained there are no plans to change the rules, noting sanctions for street racing are currently quite “tough”, listing fines between $2,000 and $10,000, the ability for the courts to impose up to a 10-year license ban for a second conviction and a temporary suspension for riders reaching six demerit points.

Woman dies penniless after son cleans out bank account By Jeremy Grimaldi

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t wasn’t long after Ron Klimitz told his mother, Royale, that they were almost out of money that she would take her last breath. “She would ask me almost every day, ‘How much money is left Ronny?’” he said. When they finally did run out, it didn’t take long for her to die. Three weeks after Ron had to

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“If he applied his con-artists talent as a businessman, he would have been very successful,” Ron said from his Markham home. David and Ron stopped speaking to each other, but did so in family meetings to help ease their parents into an old age home, where they lived for many years together. When Sol died, Ron, an electrician, felt secure with the financial circumstances his father left for Royale, saving about $600,000 after the sale of the family’s home, for her to live off. His father’s dying words to him showed how concerned he was for her well-being. “He told me, ‘Take care of your mother,’” Ron said. And when his mother moved into a Thornhill old age home, everything seemed fine, which set his mind at ease. Royale told Ron, “David was going to be taking care of everything.” “I begged her to (let me) look at things,” Ron said. “Everything was convoluted and shrouded in secrecy. But the rent was being paid and she had a bit of spending cash.” Over time though, David complained that Royale, a meticulous bookkeeper — a habit that eventually helped convict him — was “driving him crazy,” insisting on writing all her own cheques. He would eventually begin paying the rent himself, but banking documents show there were problems years before. Three weeks after Sol’s death, David began pulling out thousands from the account. The banking data shows he was pulling out large lump sums – including $21,000 one Friday, $2,000 on the following Monday, $8,000 on Tuesday, $5,000 on Friday and then $15,000 the next Monday. He was spending it at stores including Toys ‘R’ Us and Lulu Lemon. David also told the court he’s been a compulsive gambler since age 20.

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Royale eventually received a letter saying she was $22,000 in arrears in her rent, which is when Ron took over as power of attorney Booted out of her home, Royale moved into Ron’s sister’s home before he found her an old age home that resembled a hospital, where she spent the rest of her days in bed with pneumonia. “She had lost her will to live,” he said. “She couldn’t believe that her own son had done this to her. She kept asking me, ‘Why’, but I didn’t have an answer for her.” Police, realizing she was growing ill, interviewed Royale. “I know this might sound conflicting, but I still love him,” Ron said Royale noted in her final video, explaining how no matter what David did to her, she

still had unconditional love for him. Toronto Det. Roxane Doyle said she was struck by that same line, which Royale finished with the words, “but I will never forgive him.” When it came time to testify, Ron said David had “no remorse,” defending his actions by explaining he was the favourite son and Royale gave him all her money. His lawyer tried to have Royale’s videos excluded from the trial and said Ron and the rest of his family had “coerced” her into speaking to police. David was convicted June 30. He will be sentenced on Sept. 30 and Ron believes the Crown will be asking for between three to five years, considering David’s criminal record. Telephone calls to David’s former company Certificates Express were met with unregistered numbers.

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MacLennan makes triumphant return home with gold Trampoline gymnast from King City overcame adversity to secure second straight Olympics victory in Rio De Janeiro By Tim Kelly

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There may have been nobody more surprised at her gold-medal Rio Olympics performance than Rosie MacLennan herself. “It’s amazing,” the King City trampolinist said when asked about her second straight games victory at Pearson Airport Tuesday. Straight from an overnight flight from Rio de Janeiro, MacLennan talked about the challenge she faced just getting ready for the Games. “There was a point last year where I wasn’t even sure I would get back to the Olympics, so getting the opportunity to get back on that stage and share my sport with the world was beyond what I could have imagined; the result (a gold medal) left me speechless,” MacLennan said. The 27-year-old three-time Olympian battled back from a concussion she suffered in early 2015 during training and had another injury, but overcame adversity to win. Her father, John, who watched his daughter win in Rio with Rosie’s mom, Jane – the pair were also in London four years ago to see her top the podium – fully agrees that she was not the favourite to triumph “No,” he replies firmly when asked if he expected a Rosie repeat. He said he expected reigning world champion Li Dan, who wound up winning the bronze medal in Rio, to take the top spot. But he also knew his daughter should never be underestimated. “One thing about her, one of many things about her, is that she’s very, very strong and motivated,” he said. “And mentally tough,” added Jane, who joined John at the airport to greet Rosie.

For the girl who was born and raised in King City and has trained for many years at Skyriders in Richmond Hill under the watchful tutelage of coach Dave Ross, her hometown “was an incredible place to grow up. I’ve always had so much love and support.” It all comes down to family for the double Summer Games gold medallist, the only Canadian Olympian to ever accomplish the feat in an individual sport. “They mean the world to me, they’ve been with me every step of the way, they’ve encouraged me… they’ve helped me when I’ve been down, especially over the past year. They were an incredible source of strength,. Knowing they were there in the stands was an incredibly calming influence because I knew that no matter what happened, they would keep loving me and keep supporting me and they were really proud.” Will she try for a three-peat in 2020? Don’t rule it out. “It’s a possibility, but I want to take it year by year. I still love my sport and I love training,” said MacLennan, who turns 28 on Aug. 28. John, asked about the 2020 Games possibility, pointed out the oldest finalist among the top eight trampolinists was 34, suggesting Rosie could return for what would be her fourth straight Games. For now, it’s a month to study in Greece, followed by a year’s study to complete her master’s degree — and plenty of training as she continues to compete. For Mayor Steve Pellegrini, who also came to the airport to welcome MacLennan home, the gold medallist’s win was a testament to desire and determination: “If you try, it’s incredible what can happen. She’s been one of our best ambassadors,” he said.

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nother Olympic Games cycle over, another four-year spell during which much of those so-called amateur sports will operate in anonymity. At least, that’s been the widely held perception of the relationship between Olympic-style sports and the media. To hear some folks tell it, the media is at fault for not paying adequate attention to Canadian athletes performing around the world during the three-plus years between Olympiads. Shame, that, considering all the great stories told during a 17-day stretch during the Games from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But don’t be so quick to scold the messenger. Truth is, many governing sports bodies seem not equipped with enough resources to develop an effective approach to deal with media. There has to be better methods by which to get out the word. Sell the product, dammit. Athlete successes always start in a hometown somewhere, usually rooted from grassroots clubs and programs based in their communities. Those who do progress often stay in touch with hometown roots, including media types. And, in the spirit of two-way streets, local media is always interested in keeping up with local achievers. Why would they not be?

But our athletes, beyond the bigname obvious ones, such as Rosie MacLennan and Andre De Grasse, are often lost in the national shuffle before, and sometimes upon, reaching national and international levels. You might well wonder what sport organizations are doing to get the name recognition ball rolling. Example: MacLennan was in blackout mode for weeks prior to the Rio Games and her successful bid for a second straight gold medal in trampoline. That’s a call made by Gymnastics Canada, one supposes. Beyond a certain point in July, access to the King City trampolinist was limited to a last-minute lunchhour teleconference in mid-July. Unfortunately, the interview opportunity was announced during that same lunch hour and, by chance, her hometown media missed an opportunity for a pre-Games interview. Really? An extreme case, sure, but it happens way too often. It seems to be a Canadian fault. Countless Ontario and Canada Games, which are held regularly for summer and winter athletes, have virtually no athlete recognition process. Media packages for these events are vague at best. Precompetition lists for these potential future stars are broken down into zones, rarely with hometowns

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark included, making it virtually impossible for journalists to figure out who is who and from where. The process clearly could stand a tweak or two. Here’s a few more thoughts on Rio, garnered from afar, of course. • Doomsaysers were proved incorrect in their forecasts that the mosquitoes, bandits, infrastructure, corruption and an array of issues would rain down hard on the International Olympic Committee’s first assignment on South American soil. We knew that the Games would go on, though, because, as our local contacts and former Olympians and national team members such as Mark Heese, Teresa Orr and Dan Thompson assured all would be OK because, well, the Games always go on despite the various sideshows.

• The overused, demeaning and distasteful term “dumb jock” is a cliché for describing athletes used mainly by people ignorant of the fact many athletes are anything but dumb. However, U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte, he of the falsified stickup misadventure, did nothing to quell that label with his late night and self-admitted drunk-up and antics at a Rio gas station restroom. Equally, does the term “dumb diplomat” apply to Ireland’s Olympics suit Patrick Hickey, pinched while naked and dazed in a Rio hotel room other than his own, for ticket scalping? Is the bribery business so bad its officials must resort to reselling tickets for a profit? • Wouldn’t team handball be the perfect made-for-Canada sport? A fast-paced activity that smacks of gym class is how the sport presents itself. Because it is precisely that – kids across the generations in this country have played a version of the sport in physical education class for like forever. • Canadian females dominated Canada’s medal gathering, even as the fellas kicked in with a few medals after the first week of competition. Theories abound, many to do with the depth of competitive field between the genders. To its credit,

Canada does well to ensure women receive their share of funding, thus creating competitive athletes on the world stage. Sadly, in many corners of the globe, female sports are still an afterthought. Even in Brazil, a madhouse for soccer, women are an afterthought, with only a tiny fraction of all players in the country being females. • If you aren’t cheating, you’re not trying, goes the adage. Unless you’re a product of the systemic drug culture in Russia. There, if you’re not cheating you’re practically ostracized. Dozens of Russian athletes were barred from competing in the Rio Games, in large part due to their country’s cheating ways at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. To get the message across, probably all Russian athletes could have been prohibited for participating in Brazil. Notably, all Russian Paralympians have been banned from the Paralympics, so it could have have been done. So, who is going to get the message? Guessing here is the Paralympians will clean up their act first and foremost. Then again, what did we expect from the IOC? Putting the wolves in charge of the henhouse is rarely an idea that works out well for anyone except the wolves.

Newmarket Soccer Club unveils new logo ahead of fall season By John Cudmore

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The Newmarket Soccer Club is putting on a new face. Actually, the club is unveiling a new logo intended to freshen its image and align the recreational and competitive streams of the club under one marketing direction.

The logo maintains the club’s traditional blue, red and white colour scheme in a familiar shield formation that NSC president Dave Hanson explains helps to unify the two aspects of the program. “It looks more like a sports club or soccer club logo,” said Hanson on Monday. “Moving forward, with our goal to become a premier, youth community club, we feel it’s more

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There’s nothing like a little motivational factor to help bring out the best in a team. The Aurora Diggers bantam softball team had plenty of incentive. Several years worth built up, in fact. Viewed by stronger rivals as a soft spot in tournament schedules, the team climbed from the deep end in girls softball in Ontario to the forefront capped by a bronze medal showing earlier this month at the Provincial Women’s Softball Association Tier 2 championships in Brampton. Posting a 7-3 record through round-robin and elimination rounds, the Diggers secured a berth in the Eastern Canadian championships running today until Sunday in Moncton, New Brunswick, by defeating Vaughan Vikings 5-1 in the bronze medal game. As recently as four seasons ago, few big hitters in the softball world took the Diggers seriously as a rival. “We went from an unranked team down around 50th to 70th in the province,” said head coach Ryan Barnett, in his third season as head coach after three seasons in an assistants’ role. “They are so proud of themselves. “We’ve been on the bottom rung and a doormat team for the first three years. Our team stuck together through a lot of bad (soft) ball because we were more of a developmen-

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Hitting from the eighth fairway at Lebovic Golf Club into the first phase of Venetian-style estate homes.

Stunning conditions provide Aurora rookie Lebovic’s strength With shaved green-side bunkers waiting to pounce and an elevated green that dips off in multiple directions, it’s all carry to the green. A reminder good things still come in small packages. Honorable mention: From sharply contoured rectangular tee boxes to lush fairways, the course conditions are spectacular. Immaculate USGA-style greens roll true without hidden surprises. Bunkers are stocked with white quartz angular sand shipped from North Bay. CLUB-TOSSING TIME: Winds are usually blowing in from the southwest. That makes the holes located on the west side of Leslie Street particularly tricky. “Those front seven holes are daunting, especially when playing mostly into the winds,” confirmed Hamilton. PANEL’S PICK: It is uphill with a rolling fairway that makes No. 5 play longer than its 357-yard listing. The dips and dives in the sloping fairway were more than enough to keep esteemed panel member Mr. Wiggedy Whack wobbly and off balance. Honourable mention: No. 8 is the first of 11 holes on the “other” side of the street. The 500-yard, par-5 test is a right dogleg playing into the initial phase of 75 Venetian-style estate homes that will ultimately run through the east side of the

Lebovic Golf Club DIRECTOR OF GOLF: Ken Hamilton STATUS: Public SIGNATURE HOLE: Take a few moments on the tee box to allow your eyes to roam the nearby countryside from the high point of the course that is No. 3. It’s a gorgeous par-4 test winding its way 407 yards downhill to the lowest point on the course and a slightly elevated and bunker-protected green. Two fairway bunkers offer an optical illusion from the tee box, but a generous landing area awaits to set up a second shot to the green. TROUBLE AWAITS: Water is a factor on several holes on Lebovic, which opened this spring. However, No. 14 dares big and bold hitters to bring it over a large pond. “Bite off as much as you wish to risk,” head golf professional Ken Hamilton says, pointing to a 336-yard, par-4 challenge that has water all the way to the green whether you play big or cautious. “The brave or the foolhardy can have a go at it.” The challenge for long balls clearing the pond is to hold on through a narrow horizontal landing area. The safe play is to shoot for the landing area between

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the water hazard and 150-yard marker and play the hole as a left dogleg. Two bunkers protect the right side of a tricky saddleshaped green. . CURSE OF THE COURSE: Fescue. Fescue. Fescue. It’s tough to not be aware of the challenging straw grass even in a dry summer that has kept it at a manageable height. Just wait until the fescue matures. GIMME A LIFE MEMBERSHIP: The shortest hole on the course is no pushover. Even from the longest (black) of four tee sets (104 from the whites), No. 12 plays to a mere 131 yards.

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If 95% of what we learn comes through our eyes and ears, imagine what it must be like to be deafblind. Now Recruiting

PART-TIME RELIEF INTERVENORS DeafBlind Ontario Services provides support through Intervenor Services to deafblind adults by providing the visual and auditory information necessary to enable the person who is deafblind to interact with other people and their environment. Summary: Intervenor (IV) facilitates access to environmental information that is usually gained through vision and hearing for clients living with deafblindness. The Intervenor will assist clients to gather information, learn concepts and skills, develop communication and language, and establish relationships that lead to greater independence. They will provide a bridge to the world for the client with deafblindness and ensures that client is informed and an active participant in every activity. Intervenors provide a consistent presence in the client's life in order to gain their trust, and provide them with a safe base for exploration and learning which promotes social and emotional development and well-being. Job Duties: Intervenors are specially trained to act as the 'eyes' and 'ears' of the client. Intervenors provide information about the environment and what is happening, assists the individual who is deafblind to communicate, form accurate concepts, make appropriate decisions, and anticipate coming events, assists with life skills and most importantly, assists the individual to achieve as much independence as possible. Intervenors support individuals to achieve their personal goals and facilitate relationships, skills and roles which promote effective participation in the community, working within one or more residential programs. Requirements: The ideal candidate has a minimum of one-year post-secondary education and/or one to three years of related work experience. The candidate must have knowledge or willingness to learn techniques for providing Intervenor Services to people with deafblindness through total communication. In addition, the candidate will possess good written and verbal communication skills, and must demonstrate respect, leadership, trust and teamwork. Candidates must also possess current CPR/First Aid certification. A Certified Congenital DeafBlind Specialist (CCDBS) is considered an asset or a willingness to work towards certification. DeafBlind Ontario Services is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities. To receive this job posting in an alternative format or if you require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the Manager of Human Resources and Payroll. Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please apply through our website: www.deafblindontario.com

SPRAY PAINTER / FINISHER

Established manufacturer of retail store fixtures and showcases offers opportunities to the right candidate. • Previous experience in spray booth finishing • Uses of gravity fed and pump assist spray guns to apply stains and high gloss finishes • Maintenance of spray booth equipment • Adapt to finishing techniques • Highest level of quality and detail in finished products • Woodworking experience an asset • Own vehicle, public transportation is not available • Team player, excellent listening skills, organized If you feel you have the above, please forward your resume to: bhildebrandt@arraymarketing.com

Shipper / Receiver (Part time; up to 32 hours/week)

Toronto, Warehouse - 175 Gordon Baker Rd THE COMPANY: A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada's premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we're continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Load and unload delivery vehicles • Ensure all products are properly prepared for shipping according to the drivers' run sheets • Perform physical material handling • Work in a secure and safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Maintain good housekeeping practices in warehouse. • To perform other general warehouse duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: • Valid forklift license • Previous shipping/receiving experience • Physically capable of lifting and carrying material up to a maximum of 30-lbs • Must have an excellent command of the English language (reading/speaking/writing) • Must be able to work overnight shifts and work up to 32 hours per week • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Have excellent time-management skills • Ability to set priorities and multi-task • Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and thoroughly, with minimal errors • Demonstrated basic numeracy • Have their own transportation • Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: • Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the media industry • Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communities • Be part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment • We've got your health in mind; you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package including pension and health care If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to ntakhar@mississauga.net Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Here we grow again! Looking for a

Service Technician

Meat/Food Processor is hiring

Shipper/Receiver Packaging Lead Hand Food Handling experience an asset. Available a.s.a.p.

gourmetsausage@bellnet.ca or fax (905)727-1019

School Tour Guides

Fall season Sept/Oct Mon - Fri 9 am - 3pm An outdoor position, No experience necessary.

CNC OPERATORS/PROGRAMMERS (3 & 5 axis Milling and Lathe, Heidenhain Controls) CNC Swiss and Multi Axis Lathe Operator EDM Operator - Wire and Sink QA Inspector

School Tour Tractor Driver Fall season Sept/Oct 2016 6 days per week includes Thanksgiving Monday,

Part Time Seasonal Driver

Wednesday and Thursday, late August October. Must have "G" licence, clean driving record, Able to lift 50 lbs, good people skills

*Entry and Senior level positions available in all departments*

INDUSTRY LEADING COMPENSATION - at PALCAM we are constantly monitoring industry rates to ensure our people have the best compensation. FAST PACED and INNOVATIVE CULTURE - PALCAM is goal oriented toward "manufacturing leadership in North America". If you are the type of individual who converts challenges into possibilities than Palcam is for you. FAST GROWING - PALCAM is growing quickly due to high customer demand. This in turn offers our team members frequent opportunities for advancement. At Palcam we are always striving to promote from within. ULTRA MODERN ENVIRONMENT - Our customers and industry suppliers always say that PALCAM is the cleanest most advanced custom tool making facility in North America. INTERESTING WORK - PALCAM always engages in manufacturing complex, challenging components that benefit from leading edge manufacturing solutions. Our work is one off in nature, and our processes are always evolving If you're the best at what you do... or if you aspire to be the best…. Then you need to visit PALCAM. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE OPEN HOUSE PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME TO BOOK AN INTERVIEW hr@palcam.com

FARM LABOUR

Smalley's Produce in Mount Albert requires Seasonal Warehouse Help for the potato harvest season. Must be physically fit, capable of lifting 50lbs, have own transportation, and able to work in a farm environment. Regular hours are Monday to Friday but may include some Saturdays. NOT suitable for students. Send resume to 905-473-5457 (fax) or smalleysproduce@gmail.com.

PSWs: Join the Team! We are recruiting certified PSWs to provide service for clients residing in:

• Bradford • Stouffville • Newmarket • Vaughan • York If you have excellent skills and are: • A good communicator • Available weekdays, weekends • Have a valid driver's license & vehicle Fax resume: 905-272-1116 or Email: hrpeel@spectrumhealthcare.com or apply online: www.spectrumhealthcare.com Phone: 905-272-2271 ext. 2101

P/T Medical Receptionist

www.spectrumhealthcare.com

required for Busy Aurora Office, Monday & Wednesday 3 pm- 8 pm (or later) Email Resume: medreception99 @gmail.com

Seasonal Farm Market Retail Worker 6 days a week 9 - 6 pm. Looking for mature adult, self motivated, with good people skills. Please apply in person to: Round The Bend Farm, 16225 Jane St, Kettleby 10 am - 5 pm in market store Call 905-727-0023 Email resume to: roundthebendfarm@routcom.com

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Highly Motivated Automotive Company WE ARE HIRING! Permanent Full Time

Location: 125 Corcoran Court (Greenlane & Harry Walker Pkwy) East Gwillimbury Only suitable experienced candidates will be contacted:

PRODUCTION OPERATORS LICENSED MILLWRIGHTS MAINTENANCE ROBOTIC TECHNICIANS SHIPPER/RECEIVERS CYCLE COUNTER

FULL TIME GENERAL HELP POSITION AT RV DEALER

We offer competitive wages, benefits & more! How to apply: Email: ds_hr@multimatic.com Fax: 905-853-7371

Requirements • experienced with power tools • heavy lifting • handy man qualities • own vehicle • ability to work with others • must be willing to work some Saturdays & flexible hours

Bookkeeper / Office Manager NewGen Sales Ltd. Holland Landing, ON Canada

Email resume sales@tyssentrailers.com

Newmarket Moving Company looking for

DRIVERS

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Call (905)853-7312

RECE

Energetic and enthusiastic individual required full - time. RECE position beginning August 29th @Ballantrae Childcare Centre in Stouffville area. Please email resume attn: Wendy @ ballantraeccc1@gmail.com or Call 905-640-2152

Requires a FT, permanent, Bookkeeper / Office Manager effective Sept 6th, 2016. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. 40 hrs/5days/wk Required skills: • Must be proficient in Sage BusinessVision SBE • Must have min. of 3 years Canadian working exp. in an accounting role • Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in MS Word and Excel • Must have excellent spoken & written English communication skills • Self-motivated, energetic, team player with friendly and professional manner towards customers, suppliers and staff • Experience in the plumbing industry is preferred but not required for the right individual Responsibilities: • AP/AR, invoicing, order entry, bi-wkly payroll, commissions, government filings, reports, bank transfers, customer service, quotations, reception and telephone duties Qualified applicants please send your detailed resume with references to: office@newgensales.ca

TURN KEY STAFFING Proudly working in partnership with VALEO CANADA, INC. RECRUITING FOR 50 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSEMBLERS IN ALLISTON Rotating shifts Days/Afternoons $13.50/hr. to start!

Terra-Opus Property Services Inc.

SERVERS

Immediate openings for

needed F/T and P/T no experience needed. Call 905-775-9292 or apply 305 Barrie St. Wimpy's Diner

LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS Lawn Maintenance / Snow Clearing Employee Lawn maintenance company in Richmond Hill specializing in residential and multiresidential condominiums, seeks full time, year round employee starting immediately. Benefits. Guaranteed winter salary. Experience an asset.

Email: kampen.lm@rogers.com Fax: 905-773-0611

An aluminum, sheet metal manufacturing company, in Rosemont, Ontario: Is looking for reliable, enthusiastic employees. www.alspec.ca www.interspecsystems.com We have openings for the following positions: CNC Operators General Labour Shipping Receiving

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Remington Parkview Golf Club 6400 Steeles Avenue E., Markham Has immediate employment for

Line Cooks, Wait Staff and Beverage Cart Send resume to mlacroix@remingtonparkview.com or call 416 293 2833

AMONG FRIENDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE is looking for: Registered Early Childhood Educators Program Staff Enhanced Funded Staff OCT Certified Teachers, Primary/ Junior Division Part time split shift Monday - Friday. Please email resume to: amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com

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Aurora Montessori School

Full-time employment available in both maintenance and construction divisions

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Email resumes to: info@terra-opus.ca Fax: 1-905-473-1050 located in Sutton and services the GTA req's a full-time GROUNSPERSON/ CLIMBER APPRENTICE willing to take on responsibility. Must have valid G license/ clean abstract. Competitive wages, bonuses & health plan. Great working environment. Fax: 905-722-4621 Email: adele@authentictreecare.com

Government Relations & Policy Manager

for the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce. Establishing and maintaining relationships with members, government officials and media. 2 years related experience and post-secondary education in political science, journalism or communications. Resume/salary expectations to resumes@newmarketchamber.ca by September 9, 2016

Bramden Precision

is a Manufacturer of Aerospace Components based out of Newmarket Ontario. Due to our continued success, we currently have several positions open.

CNC Setup/Operator, Lathe & Milling

Shift work required for days and afternoons.

Parts finishing, deburring, cleaning & packaging

Full time days. Experience an asset but willing to train for both positions. Please respond by E-mail only: abaur@bramdenprecision.com

Cedar Beach Resort

Now hiring for LANDSCAPE / MAINTENANCE POSITIONS Inquiries: kjenkin@cedarbeach.ca Website: www.cedarbeach.ca

T & G Landscaping

**Come see us at Valeo on August 30th 1-3pm**

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Permanent Part-time Personal Support Worker (P.S.W.) vacancy in our Long Term Care Facility located in Newmarket.

QUALIFICATIONS: • PSW Certificate or Diploma from an accredited academic institution • Involves a variety of shifts incld: days, eves, nights, wknds & Public Holidays • 30 to 38.5 hours biweekly

Sylvia Fader, Human Resources Advisor Southlake Residential Care Village 640 Grace St Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V7 Fax: (905) 895-9806 sfader@extendicare.com Southlake Village accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment & selection processes. To discuss your needs, contact the individual noted in the posting.

Hiring on-call

Personal Support Workers For clients living in assisted living settings in Newmarket/Keswick areas Valid CPR and Vulnerable Police Clearance required and must have a drivers license. Submit resume to: hr@freedom-support.com

Part Time Medical Office Assistant

required for medical office in Aurora. Email resume to Celine at: hollidgemedicalcentre@ gmail.com

Requires Qualified

Experienced Landscape Labourers needed

** NOW HIRING ** RN's, RPN's

for Classroom Supply & Before/After School Care (no training req'd) Programs.

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Renovated 1 bedroom available from $1350 + hydro. Close to transit, GO, shopping, restaurants. Miles of hiking trails within 5 minute walking distance. Call Shawn: 905-862-8387 or (905)727-5361, shawn.90gurnett@gmail.com KESWICK LAKEFRONT One bedroom apts avail. (3) $800 + utilities. Large one bedroom with lake view $950 + utilities Cable, Parking, 1st/last No pets. 905-989-2469

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B A S E M E N T A PA R TFULLY RENOVATED 1 MENT for rent in New- bedroom apartment, 2nd market, Bathurst and floor, private entrance, Mulock area. Starting Newmarket, close to all S e p t e m b e r 1 s t . F u ramenities, $800 plus n i s h e d . L a u n d r y a n d utilities. Large window, parking available. Separ- parking, balcony. Avail. ate entrance. Best suited Immediately. Call for one person. No 905-898-2417 smoking/ pets. $1000/ month. Contact Tony NEWMARKET WALKOUT 905-586-7232 anytime. BASEMENT FOR RENT. 2 bedrooms, laundr y, Available for move in after September 1, 2016. 1 BEDROOM, basement NO SMOKING, NO PETS. apartment, Newmarket, $1,100.00 per month Yonge St./ Savage Rd. first and last included. separate entrance, laun- Call 289-338-8527 dry, parking, ac, included. No pets/ smoking. COMPLETE ONE $900 all inclusive. Bedroom with Available Sept 1st. kitchen, bath and 416-899-6177 living room, $1000./month. Call 905-478-4590 BRADFORD, ZIMA or 905-252-2624. Crescent, 3 bedroom upper, garage, laun- AURORA CENTRAL, Two dry, new carpet, no 3 Bedroom available, pets/smoking, $1400 $1350 inclusive, Oct inclusive, October 1, 1st., parking, ac, laun905-775-5788, dry, no smoking/ pets, 905-715-8588 905-841-1060.

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DOWNTOWN RICHMOND HILL - Beautiful two bedroom apartment available October 1st. From $1,495 includes heat, water, 1 parking, c/air and 5 app. 905-224-3264

KESWICK HOUSE, 3 bedroom upper apt, $1500 inclusive, great location, no smoking, no p e t s , a v a i l a b l e n o w, huge garage, call 905-409-3363.

S E M I D E TA C H E D i n Bradford. September 1st for $1775 plus utilities!! Brand new home (2375 sq ft), 4 bedroom, 2 Ω baths, single car garage. OPEN CONCEPT, Large kitchen, Single car garage, Utilities extra, BASEMENT NOT FINISHED. 4 APPLIANCES INCLUDED. Fabulous bright and airy house for rent in a mature, family friendly neighborhood in Bradford, Ontario. Just minutes to highway 400 & 404, GO Transit, shopping, parks and schools. Contact: Daniel Sepe 647-407-1484 or daniel sepe00@gmail.com

NEWMARKET- DAVIS and Main, 1 bedroom basement apartment, parking, shared laundry, separate entrance, close to schools, no smoking / pets. asking $925 / mos. inclusive. 905-726-8877 BRADFORD, 2 bedroom basement, non s m o k e r, p a r k i n g , $750+ 5% utilities 905-775-8630 or 905-775-0557 COUNTRY 1, bedroom apt, near Queensville, heat, hydro, water included, no smoking, no pets, first and last, $900 per month, call 905-473-2357.

BRADFORD. WALK out, 2 b e d r o o m , l a u n d r y, parking, no smoking/ pets, $1000 plus utilities. Available Oct. 1st. 905-252-3714 NEWMARKET Room for rent, shared apartment, $550 inclusive, first/last, available Sept 1st 905-717-2977

Accommodations Wanted APARTMENT WANTED. Impeccable references. Landlord selling. Even home repairs, around $800. call Jim at 647-588-8174

PICTURE PERFECT 2 b e d r o o m b u n g a l o w, available Sept 2nd, includes appliances, window coverings, walking distance to schools, hospital, transit and downtown Newmarket, no smoking/pets. $1850+, Email wilvawynn@rogers.com

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NEWMARKET 4 bedroom, 2 storey/ basement, 5 appliances (laundry), 3 bathrooms, large, clean, bright, renovated, large yard, deck/ garden. 2 parking. Close to GO. No pets/ smoking. Available Immediately. $2200 inclusive. 905-841-8788 YONGE/ELGIN Mills, m a i n f l o o r, n e w l y renovated, 2 storey house, 4 bed, living, f a m i l y, d i n i n g , 2 . 5 bath, 3 car parking, no smoke/pet, $2900+ 65% utilities call 416-902-0553

Rooms for Rent and Wanted 1 ROOM for rent, share kitchen and bathroom, $695. No smoking, no drinking. For working person. One car parking. 13 Walter Avenue. Call 905-895-2962.

Take The Elevator To The Good Life!

Shared Accommodations NEWMARKET- ONE bedroom, Shared accommodation in quiet, new house, Summerhill. Cable hd tv/tmn, internet, laundry, amenities. $735 incusive, No pets. (416) 948-2973.

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Cottages for Sale

$99,900. WATERFRONT Island cottage. Lake Simcoe, Snake Island. 2 Bedrooms, woodstove, dock, boat/motor, compost toilet. 40 year lease $3300/year. New roof, large deck. Needs TLC. No taxes. 416-543-4928

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Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks. Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing. 647-287-1704

Domestic Help Wanted PART TIME NANNY needed to care for a 6 and 8 year old in Newmarket. 4 days a week - 20-25 hours a week. Applicants must have excellent local references, lots of energy and a suitable car to take children to after school activities. Pay $14-17 hour based on experience. Please call Michelle 416-409-2499

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Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

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Mini vans ~ Autos ~ Trucks Picked up.

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CASH PAID - $0-$2,500. Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers. Will pick-up. (905)775-4935. Toll-free: 1-888-484-4887. Anytime.

Music and Dancing Instruction

ARE YOU sick of being alone? Cooking for one? Being the third wheel at parties? Time to make a change…Call Misty River Introductions www.mistyriverintros.com 1-877-334-9041

PIANO, VOICE, flute, theory in-studio or inhome lessons avail from e x p . t e a c h e r ( A R C T, B.Ed.). Special needs children welcome. Call 416- 895-1479 or visit www.musicreacheskids.com

Mortgages/Loans

Lots of furniture, Blue Jays memorabilia, Xmas decorations and many treasures! Something for everyone!

Garage Sale Sat., Aug. 27 8 am - 1 pm 40 Gwilliam Lane

Multiple homes. Wii, Blu Ray, LEGO & more!!

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Garage Sale

Sat, Aug 27 8 am - 12 pm 10 Marksbury Court Back to school garage sale! Books, furniture, dishes, and lots more!

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JESUS CHRIST is Lord! Give God a chance in your life. Read the Holy Bible, the message of God to man. 416-459-8904 Lost & Found

Home Renovations

LOST: SILVER COLOURED CROSS lost February 27/11 in New Market. Polished rocks on one side, amber acrylic on back. Sentimental value, reward offered. call 416-258-9710

MacNAUGHTAN CARPENTRY Services, 44 years experience, serving Georgina, York Region, Toronto. Complete home renovations, painting, plumbing, electrical, basement finishing, ceramics, flooring, trim work, bathrooms. 905-953-8656

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MOECKING, Paul E. Of Newmarket, Ontario, passed away peacefully at the age of 85, at The Willows Estate Nursing Home on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Paul was born in Düsseldorf, Germany, on January 15, 1931 to the late Oskar and Anna Möcking. He grew up in Germany, immigrating to Canada in 1955 and settling in Toronto. Paul is predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Mrs. Elizabeth Moecking, his parents, and his brother, Hans Hermann. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Daisy Rucker and was a proud uncle to his nephews and niece: Donald W. Rucker, Janet R. Shaefer (Craig), Thomas G. Rucker (Elizabeth) and Steven P. Rucker (Rebecca), and great uncle to eight nephews and nieces. He will also be missed by his dear friends from Hodgson Drive, Newmarket. Trained as a machinist, Paul worked in a variety of manufacturing and supervisory positions at Bell and Howell, Canon, and Peckovers Manufacturing. Paul was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing as a member (over 50 years) of the Mohawk Rod and Gun Club where he held many leadership positions - from President to BBQ Roast Chef for the annual family weekends. He also served as competition judge and taught dog training clinics for the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAHVDA). Paul cherished weekends and vacations at the cottage that he and Elizabeth built on Healey Lake in the 1960s - a place of welcome hospitality to his many friends and family. Paul shared his love of the outdoors, teaching the next generation the joys of early morning fishing trips, canoeing expeditions, sailing, and water skiing. Everyone who had the good fortune of knowing Paul remembers his generosity, his many humorous stories, and his eternal optimism. The family would like to thank the staff at The Willows Estate Nursing Home in Aurora for their loving care. In conformity with Paul's wishes, there will be no memorial service. He will be cremated and interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. On-line condolences at www.Roadhouseandrose.com

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COATES, Louise Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on the 22nd of August, 2016 at the age of 85 years. She leaves behind Bruce, her husband and best friend of 64 years. She was also the cherished mother of Lynda and her husband Cecil and Peggy Anne, whom she loved and protected above all else. She was also grandmother of Paige, who passed away without knowing what an amazing grandmother she had. Family and friends were Louise's passion and delight. She loved to host and entertain and excelled at welcoming people into her home. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her sweet gentle spirit and quiet love. Friends may call at the Holt Free Methodist Church, 19198 McCowan Road, Mount Albert on Wednesday, August 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place at the church on Thursday, August 25th at 1 p.m. followed by an interment at Queensville Cemetery. Donations in memory of Louise may be made to the Holt Free Methodist Church, Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. RUMBLE, Barbara Jane At Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Saturday, August 20, 2016, in her 80th year. Retired school teacher, at Wells Street Public School, Aurora, for 23 years. Active member of Gormley Missionary Church for over 30 years. Barbara Rumble, (nee Stephen) of Aurora, beloved wife to Norman Rumble for 57 years, dear mother of Stephen of Barrie, Kenneth and his w i f e Ly n n e t t e o f A u r o r a , a n d Heather Beadle and her husband Michael of Bradford. Dear sister of Jim Stephen and his wife Shary of Williams Lake, BC. Proud grandmother of Adam and Emily Rumble, Aaron Rumble of Winnipeg, M.B., Tyler and Melissa Rumble of Ste. Anne, MB, Jeff and Ris Rumble of Markham, Leanne and Jeff Fulford of Ironbridge, Hayden Rumble of Barrie, and Keaton Rumble of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Joel and Erika Beadle of Lac Seul, Leah, Hannah, Jacob and Sarah Beadle of Bradford, Daina, Scott, Sarah, and Abigayle Rumble of Aurora. Great-grandm o t h e r t o M i r i a m a n d Vo n , Coralynn and Corbin, and Arianna. Lovingly remembered by cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Barbara is safe in the arms of her loving Saviour Jesus Christ, enjoying her glorified body. Friends may call at Thompson Funeral Home, Aurora, Thursday, August 25, 2016, 2 p.m. 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Funeral S e r v i c e w i l l b e h e l d a t Tr i n i t y Anglican Church, Aurora, Friday, August 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment at St. John's Anglican Church, Richmond Hill. Donations can be made to Gormley Missionary Church, or http://www.firstbookcanada.org/

SMITH, Randolph Keith "Randy" Passed away unexpectedly on S u n d a y, A u g u s t 2 0 , 2 0 1 6 a t Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket at the age of 52 years. Loving father of Tyler Smith (Cassandra) and Thomas Smith (Kira). Dear son of Keith Smith and the late Joyce Smith. Brother of Sandra (Ray), Margie (Les), Bruce (Debbie), sister-in-law Jami-Lynn and predeceased by his brother Bradley. Randy will be lovingly remembered by his fiancée Kelly Fairbarn and her children, Sarah (Scott), Callie (Trevor) and Tyler (Jen) as well as his nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. A private family interment will take place at a later date. If desired, donations made to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

BALES, Peter (Detective Constable for York Region Police #1610) Passed away surrounded by his family at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Sunday August 21, 2016 at the age of 37. Loving husband of Kellie (nee Gibney) and son of Mary-Anne and the late William Bales. Beloved brother of Matthew (Kelly) Bales, Heather Bales, Barbara Heyd (late Hans), David Bales, Robertson Bales (Suzanne Picot) and Stephen (Patricia) Bales. Adored son-in-law of Ron and Sandra Smith and Rick and Saveria Gibney. Brother-in-law to Susan (Kevin Laliberte), Carey Smith (Dean Wilson), Mike Smith, Alanna Gibney and Alyssa Gibney. Cherished uncle of Sydney and Jada Laliberte, Stephanie and Jennifer Bales and Anna Heyd and Leisl McDill. Peter will be truly missed by countless friends who enjoyed his clever sense of humour, enormous appetite for great food and passion for football, golf and The Jays. In his short 37 years, Peter lived life to the fullest, he travelled the world with the love of his life and best friend. A special thanks to Dr. Amanda Mayo for taking such good care of her favourite patient. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 at DiNardo's Mansion, 400 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora, Ontario at 11 a.m. followed by refreshments at The Police Shed, 600 Stonehaven Ave., Newmarket, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dog Tales Sanctuary.

After a lengthy, courageous battle, Bill peacefully passed away at home with family at his side on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in his 80th year. Bill Whitehead of Bradford and formerly of Ajax and St. Thomas. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Folland). Loving dad of Linda Whitehead (Jeff Ekstein), John Whitehead (Laura JarvisWhitehead) and Leslie (Tim) Williams. Proud grandpa of Alexandra, Carly (Gil), Arlen; Brent, Heather; Sarah, Emily and Ben. Predeceased by his loving parents Dawson and Muriel Whitehead. Dear brother-in-law of Jim (Judy) Folland. Dear uncle of Karen, Kim, Meg and their families. Dear cousin of John and Julie. Bill will also be fondly remembered by Trish Hambly and Ina Harling. Friends may be received at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford (1-800-209-4803) for a memorial visitation on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 1 p.m. In Bill's memory, donations may be made to the Cardiac Transplant Program at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation). HOWARTH, Sheila Grace (nee Cheshire) 28 June 1927 - 15 August 2016 Born 1927 in England. Predeceased by Cyril in 1992. Survived by daughters Jane Howarth; Clair (Stephen Rabbetts); Lynne (Stephen Burnley) and loved by grandsons Cody Burton and the late Christopher Rabbetts. Resident since 1957 of Newmarket and Kingston, ON. Sheila lived her life to fullness through the love and grace of God. All is well. Memorial service at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Newmarket on 27 August 2016 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, "in memoriam" donations may be made to Hill House Hospice (36 Wright St., Richmond Hill, ON., L4C 4A1), or any church or charity of choice.

KEIZERWAARD, Lynn T. After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Lynn peacefully passed away on August 23, 2016 at 89 years of age. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 65 years, Klaas. Cherished mother of Bryan (Susan), Heather (Neil) and Ron (Jill). Proud Oma of Doug (Amy), Andrew, Brad (Gillian), Alexandra, Hilary (Aaron), Megan and Dylan. GreatOma to Nash and Knox. Fondly remembered by her family and friends in Holland. Her family would like to thank the many staff who have cared for her during her time at Southlake Village. Arrangements available at www.roadhouseandrose.com

BROAD, Ronald Leslie January 11, 2016 The family invites you to a Celebration of Ronald's Life at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway, S., Aurora (905-727-5421) on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Service at 1 p.m. with refreshments to follow.

WALLACE, Stephen July 29, 1957 - August 31, 2011 They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel For no one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried We want to tell you something So there won't be any doubt You're so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without... Five years have passed since you left us, but not a day goes by we don't miss our son, brother and uncle. Say hi to Daddy xo Love, Mom, Diana and family, Janine and family

LOCK, Diane Ramona 10 year veteran Metro Toronto Police Peacefully at home in Aurora on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Diane (nee Kett) beloved wife of Fred. Loving mother to Fred and his wife Zharina of Newmarket. Dear Grandma of Chelsea, and Freddie. Also survived by her sister Thelma Rothwell, and brother Peter Abram. A Celebration of Diane's Life will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora (905 727-5421) on Saturday, October 1 at 11 a.m. Donations to a Shriners Hospital For Children would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

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