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Report calls for action to protect moraine Board meets today to determine moraine foundation’s future

BY CHRIS TRABER

ctraber@yrmg.com

Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner recommends enhancing the Oak Ridges Moraine’s conservation plan.

For Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation executive director Kim Gavine, that’s the good news.

The bad news is this morning, the foundation’s board is meeting to determine if the group will be around to see if the commission’s advice comes to fruition.

“The foundation is broke,” she said.

The foundation started in 2002 with provincial funding of $15 million.

That money will be gone at the end of the year and the foundation needs $1.5 million to survive through to 2015, when the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan will be reviewed. The review was initially planned for last year, but the province pushed it back.

Ontario opted not to reinvest in the foundation, Ms Gavine said, and the money committed a decade ago has all been allocated to partners of the moraine.

Without new funding, the non-profit organization, mandated to preserve and enhance the moraine, will have to fold this year.

Since opening its doors, the foundation has granted $14.1 million to 177 projects and leveraged an additional $35.8 million, meaning the original $15 million grew into $50 million worth of projects.

The foundation hasn’t approached York Region council specifically for help. Subject to what strategies are adopted by the board, the foundation may solicit Peel, Durham and York collectively, since the moraine spans those regions.

See PROVINCE, page A13.

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Aurora Community Garden user Nancy Louwman serves stone soup, made using ingredients harvested from the garden.

Paralegal seeks respect for profession

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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Marian Lippa wants the right to sit past the bar.

Later this month, the longtime paralegal and director of the Paralegal Society of Ontario will argue why she and other paralegals should be able to sit past the separation between the gallery and front of the courtroom.

Her application challenges a Newmarket justice of the peace’s ban on paralegals sitting past the bar, a decision she feels discredits her profession.

“The court is telling the public that we, as paralegals, are garbage,” she said.

The specific event dates back

‘The court is telling the public that we, as paralegals, are garbage.’

Marian Lippa

on Newmarket justice of the peace’s ban on paralegals sitting past the bar

to June 2010, when Ms Lippa appeared on behalf of criminal lawyers Nicholas Charitsis and Rudi Covre.

When her matter was called, she took one of the empty seats past the bar. This is when justice of the peace Grainne Forrest allegedly told her she was to sit in the

body of the court and that counsel took precedence over paralegals.

Insult aside, Ms Lippa is more concerned about the impact the decision has on the public’s view of paralegals.

“Members of the public who are before the courts may feel that, somehow, their interests are not being protected as well as or with the same diligence as counsel when they appear with a paralegal,” she said.

At the same proceeding, she hopes to deal with a matter falling under the Barristers Act that gives lawyer matters priority over mat-

See PARALEGALS, page A12.

MARIAN LIPPA: Paralegal says Newmarket justice of the peace’s rule discredits her profession.

Mayors discuss strategies for doing business with China Southern Ontario leaders share ideas, promote communities

BY L.H. TIFFANY HSIEH

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Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe (from left), Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman, Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope, Georgina Mayor Robert Grossi, London Mayor Joe Fontana and Markham Councillor Carolina Moretti were among the municipal representatives gathered at the Hilton Suites in Markham to discuss doing business with China.

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We want a piece of you, China.

That’s the key message from the sales pitches of 13 Ontario mayors who met in Markham Tuesday to discuss that country’s economic impact during what was billed the Mayors’ Forum on China.

Even if you don’t like what you see, working up an appetite for China is better than saying you are not interested, Canada China Business Council executive director Sarah Kutulakos said.

“Even if you don’t want to do business with China, you need to have a China strategy,” she said. “It’s in your value chain, even if you pro-actively try not to do business with China.”

Six York municipalities had representatives at the forum, including Georgina Mayor

Robert Grossi, Aurora Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow, Vaughan Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco and WhitchurchStouffville Mayor Wayne Emmerson.

Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua was in Italy on a trade mission.

Mayor Scarpitti couldn’t stay for the panel discussion and was represented by Councillor Carolina Moretti.

Other mayors in attendance included those from Barrie, Chatham-Kent, London, Niagara Falls, Parry Sound, Pickering and Waterloo.

Developable greenfield, the largest vacant employment lands in the GTA, a future downtown at Jane Street and Hwy. 7, York University and its location as an economic gateway are some of the attributes Vaughan has to attract Chinese investments, Ms Yeung Racco said.

However, London Mayor Joe Fontana

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EDITORIAL

We must make best of development ISSUE: There’s an inherent risk to owning property near undeveloped land.

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hen you own a property, you have most of the control over what happens on it.

Granted, you can’t go against zoning bylaws or the Ontario Building Code, but, except in extreme cases (government expropriation, for example), no one can take your property or direct you to build or tear anything down.

However, the land next to your property is another story.

Unless you live next to a protected nature area, such as a national park, you might, one day, live next to someone or something you don’t want to.

That’s an inherent risk of property ownership.

That’s why, as distressing as development near your property might be — be it the Upper York Sewage Solution treatment plant coming to East Gwillimbury, the proposed housing developments on the Glenway golf course in Newmarket or residential construction in northeast Aurora — you can’t expect it to go away.

If you buy a home surrounded by other houses in a typical suburban subdivision, you probably don’t expect any major disturbances.

However, your neighbours could tear down their house and re-build, decorate the exterior in a way you don’t approve of or just be jerks. Provided they’re not breaking the law, there’s nothing you can do.

It’s the same principle with any large-scale development. You don’t own the property, so you can’t control what happens to it.

You’re going to have to get used to large developments if you want to keep living in York Region.

The proposed sewage plant in East Gwillimbury is necessary to accommodate population growth.

Newmarket and Aurora need developments such as those at Glenway, Slessor Square and northeast Aurora to meet provincial intensification targets.

They also need large employment developments, such as the Bulk Barn headquarters being constructed near Hwy. 404 in Aurora, to meet the provincial goal of developing communities in which people can live, work and play.

The reality is, development and intensification are going to continue in the GTA — and some of it might happen near you.

Rather than dwelling on the negatives, consider the benefits the developments provide.

Intensification means urban sprawl will be contained, preserving natural and agricultural areas outside of towns and cities.

Sewage needs to go somewhere, and the new treatment plant proposed for East Gwillimbury is set to be one of the best in North America in terms of making the water that comes out safe for the environment.

Large commercial developments mean more commercial property taxes flowing into municipalities, which will decrease the need to increase residential taxes to maintain infrastructure.

Development will continue in York Region and we all must make the best of it.

BOTTOM LINE: Development going to continue in region and some might occur near you.

WORTHQUOTING WHAT THE NEWSMAKERS ARE SAYING

‘It’s not a wage freeze, it’s a wage rollback from our perspective. We’ve been picked on and targeted, that’s for sure.’

— David Clegg

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario York president on wage and anti-strike legislation

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Province going after all public sector workers Re: Unions fight for bargaining rights, Sept. 27.

Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario York president David Clegg claims teachers have been “picked on and targeted”.

I fail to see that considering hospital employees recently had a two-year wage freeze.

Plus, I don’t know of any other profession where sick days are “bankable”.

A. DERKSEN EAST GWILLIMBURY

No excuse not to ban youth from tan beds Re: Proposed youth tanning bed ban fires up teens, Sept. 20.

The Canadian Cancer Society is renewing its call for the province to support Bill 74, the Skin Cancer Prevention Act, which aims to restrict youth under 18 years of age from using indoor tanning equipment.

In 2009, the world’s foremost authority in identifying the causes of cancer, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, classified ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-emitting devices, including tanning beds, as a known carcinogen proven to cause cancer.

The skin damage caused by UVR is cumulative over a person’s life, meaning the earlier you start tanning, the greater your risk of developing skin cancer later in life.

In July, an expert review of current research published in the British Medical Journal showed people who first started using indoor tanning equipment before the age of 35 have an 87-per-cent increased risk of melanoma skin cancer.

There is no excuse for the Ontario government not to pass Bill 74. In other parts of Canada, the governments of Quebec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia, are all taking pro-active steps to address this pressing issue by introducing legislation to restrict youth from indoor tanning salons.

In August, the Town of Oakville became the first municipality to enact such legislation in Ontario.

The indoor tanning industry continues to misrepresent its

product to the public. No tan is a safe tan. Melanoma skin cancer is one of the most common forms of skin cancer in young Ontarians aged 15 to 29 and is one of the most preventable.

Indoor tanning equipment can emit ultraviolet radiation at levels that are five times stronger than the mid-day summer sun.

We know that voluntary guidelines do not work.

Investigative reports by media and audits conducted by the Canadian Cancer Society and Public Health, show that those in the indoor tanning industry are not consistently following Health Canada’s voluntary safety guidelines.

We also know parental consent does not work as many parents are introducing their kids to indoor tanning and paying for their tanning sessions.

Regulating the indoor tanning industry will save lives and help reverse the rising cost of skin cancer on our already exhausted health care system.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer estimates the total economic burden of skin cancer in the country will rise to $922 million annually by 2032.

We already have age-specific laws related to smoking, drinking, gambling and bike helmets.

We need to take action now.

I encourage residents to join the fight against skin cancer and send a letter to your MPP Julia Munro by visiting www.takeaction.cancer.ca or join the conversation on Twitter via #tanbedban.

JANICE HODGSON CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY

More garbage pickup would keep bins cleaner Re: Clean up collection bins: Newmarket councillor, Sept. 27.

I just read most “charity” collection boxes have no connection to charities.

The article also stated they are usually just dropped off in plazas

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Southlake benefits from generous donors Re: Aurora girl continues quest for cure, Sept. 13.

Alice, Dave and I would like to say a huge thank you.

Alice’s lemonade stand was a happening place. Despite the cool, cloudy start to the day, we always had a steady stream of people.

Thanks to the article in your wonderful paper, which was mentioned by several customers, word sure did get out to the community and, once again, Aurorans were there to support Alice in raising money for Southlake Regional Health Centre.

With the help of your newspaper, Shoppers Drug Mart and the Superstore, Alice’s stand was a big success.

She and her friend, Sarah Glidden, raised about $1,000 for Southlake.

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and wherever no one complains about them being there.

If you look closely at them, they generally have no actual message about who owns the bin or where the collected goods are destined.

These bins should be confiscated by the town and used for storage or put to use in the Garfield Wright recycling facility.

If nothing else, they have scrap metal value.

As far as people shopping at them, that is correct.

I have sat in my car at a grocery store, waiting for my wife shopping, and have watched people rummage through the bins.

I also see people going through recycling bins on garbage day, retrieving wine/liquor bottles. This is, in my opinion, a sign of the times.

The bins are almost a direct result of restricted garbage pickups.

I suggest, like other municipalities that surround us, we need at least a couple of weeks a year of unrestricted garbage pickups.

Peel does it three times a year and Bradford does it twice a year.

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f the blatant and deliberate abuse and misuse of billions of taxpayer dollars — I’ll just say here Ornge, eHealth and Samsung, to start the ball rolling — hasn’t yet slowed down Ontario’s Liberal government, why would the latest scandalous disregard for public funds involved in cancelling plans for two GTA gas plants?

The amount of money involved — anywhere from $40 million to $640 million, depending on which party you’re listening to — is a drop in the bucket compared to the trail of waste and profligacy in which the McGuinty government’s legacy is entwined.

And the stalling, obfuscation and outright refusal to be accountable to the legislature and public by revealing details and documents is certainly standard procedure for our Liberal government.

Is it the vulgarly obvious political nature of the decisions to shelve plans for gas-fired power plants in Oakville in 2010 and in Mississauga just before the 2011 election that has many people fired up?

From the beginning, the Liberals weren’t kidding anybody that the change in plans had anything to do with the province’s long-term energy needs and everything to do with saving Liberal seats.

Is it Premier Dalton McGuinty’s easy ability to throw Energy Ministry Chris Bentley under the wheels of the bus — gosh, the guy wasn’t even energy minister when the cancellations occurred, yet now he faces contempt of the legislature for his role in the fiasco?

We all would have had heart attacks if Mr. McGuinty had done the right thing and shouldered the blame that rightly sits on his shoulders, right?

While the opposition is trying as hard as always to ramp up the outrage to high-frequency levels, this latest fiasco won’t likely increase the public’s contempt and cynicism for politics and politicians.

I mean, if you’re at the bottom, can you sink any lower?

Well, perhaps in King Township, where the cancellations were especially hard to swallow, they can begin to burrow.

Residents there took one for the team, when, adrift in a Liberal-less wasteland, they were helpless to prevent a power plant being built on prime agricultural land. Helpless due to more McGuinty government political manipulation, including an amendment to the planning act to prevent residents from making official protests.

“The committee process will ensure the Liberals answer to the public — to the hard-working taxpayers who already have to deal with skyrocketing energy prices as many struggle daily to pay their bills or to even find a job,” Progressive Conservative MPP Rob Leone said when the legislature voted in favour of re-striking the finance committee to investigate the Liberals’ latest scandal.

We don’t need the ruling of a legislative committee to tell us the Liberals’ actions are worthy of our contempt.

But then what? Will anything change?

As long as there are voters who also continue to put their own selfish interests first — like those in Oakville and Mississauga — who line up to be pandered to and allow their votes to be so easily manipulated, nothing will change.

That’s the hypocrisy of this latest outrageous Liberal scandal: there are far too many of us with our hands out, willing to have our votes bought, to the detriment of the majority of taxpayers.

Until voters send a clear message that our integrity isn’t for sale and that we expect more of our politicians, all the contempt rulings in the world won’t stop them from putting their own partisan, selfish interests before those of the general public.

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Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr., presents Raymond Storey’s The Glorious 12th tomorrow and Saturday at 8 p.m. There are various other performances until Oct. 20. The play follows a family in 1927 as religious extremists prey on citizens’ fears. Visit theatreaurora.com

Learn fungi facts

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Mushrooms on the moraine is Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill, 17000 Dufferin St., King City.

This popular, hands-on workshop will help you identify many of the wild mushroom species growing in early fall. To register, visit ksr. utoronto.ca

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Crafty kids is Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Albert library, 19300 Centre St. Children ages three to seven are invited for a free crafting session. To register, call the library at 905-473-2472. For more information, visit egpl.ca

Go shopping

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

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The Aurora Tigers host the Cobourg Cougars Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at the Aurora Community Centre. The Newmarket Hurricanes host the Pickering Panthers Sunday, 2:30 p.m. at the Ray Twinney Complex. Visit auroratigers. pointstreaksites.com or newmarkethurricanes.com

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Aurora mayor Geoffrey Dawe (left) swears in the new slate of Aurora Chamber of Commerce directors during the annual general meeting at the legion hall. Outgoing president Bob Ince (from left) joined directors James Beechey, Dr. Sabrina Crossley,

Gold may mean green for new facility

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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Aurora council wants to go green with the town’s new operations centre.

Council recommended staff examine what it would cost to increase the proposed facility’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating to gold, as opposed to meeting the town’s minimum silver standard.

Staff recommended proceeding with the design of the new facility at the silver standard for nearly $700,000, but will now do more research before council makes a decision.

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At Tuesday’s general committee meeting, Councillor Chris Ballard expressed an interest in seeing the difference in cost between the certification classes and what the energy savings would be.

Meeting the silver certification would account for 3.5 per cent of the construction cost, gold would cost 5.5 per cent and platinum, 10 per cent, infrastructure director Ilmar Simanovskis replied.

The final construction cost will not be known until the full design is completed.

The time it would take for the savings to cover the cost of achieving the certification would increase with each LEED class, he said.

Councillor John Abel raised concerns about the office space included in the plan.

“We should be going above the needed office space to prepare for the future,” he said. “We shouldn’t just be fulfilling the needs we have now, especially if it will cost us more to add it later.”

See PROJECT, page B5.

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deferred 24 hours, the result of a closed session when council discussed confidential property and personnel matters for 90 minutes.

Opening with the heartening script, Aurora corporate and financial services director Dan Elliott presented the town’s bookkeeping for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011.

Grant Thornton LLP partner Joanne Rogers and senior manager Michelle Sautner, as auditors, detailed the financial statements.

The town’s accumulated net worth was $423 million, up about $17 million from 2010, Mr. Elliott said.

The figure excludes the value of land

holdings, he added.

“We’re in a surplus,” he said. “Our financial situation isn’t as bad as some municipalities.”

Aurora’s coffers are healthy, Mr. Elliott explained, due in part to the town’s limited debt and small infrastructure backlog, the latter of which is defined as assets that should have been replaced but weren’t, due to a lack of funding.

Compared to Toronto, which has a fiveyear backlog and no money to pay for it,

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Town staff targets 8.1% tax hike Theatre critics suggest when there are more performers on stage than audience members, there may be something wrong with the production.

While the public galleries in Aurora’s council chambers were empty, the special general audit committee wasn’t without drama.

It was a scheduled three-act play, but there was only time for two: audited 2011 financial statements and the 2013 budget overview.

The 10-year capital investment plan was

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Jay Gutteridge, secretary-treasurer Brian Roberts, Eric Skillins and new president Paul Smith for the ceremony. Other directors not present at the meeting are vice-president Peter Dickens, Lee Helkie, Jennifer Copley and Patricia Poulin-Ulbrecht.

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Please send us your images by email (nmoore@yrmg.com), or by dropping off or mailing to the Aurora Banner, 250 Industrial Parkway N., Aurora, ON L4G 4C3.

Contest deadline is October 31 at 5:00 p.m.

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CENTRAL YORK FIRE SERVICES ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 13, 2012 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1344 Wellington Street Check out the fire trucks, ride the Tim Horton’s Express train, participate in games and activities, watch firefighter demonstrations, get important fire safety tips and learn how to prepare for emergencies.

Firefighters will be serving refreshments, popcorn and cooking up hot dogs. Donations will be accepted with all proceeds directed to Camp BUCKO: Burn Camp for Kids in Ontario.

Please note, parking will only be available at the Stronach Recreation Complex and a shuttle bus service will be provided.

For more information, please visit www.cyfs.ca

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AURORA COLLECTIVE ARTISTS (ACA) 18TH ANNUAL ART SHOW AND SALE Saturday, October 28 Aurora Seniors’ Centre Residents and visitors are invited to the Aurora Collective Artists 18th annual Art Show and Sale.

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Enjoy an evening of fiddling, pumpkin carving, live entertainment with an old fashioned twist of a community corn roast!

THE HAUNTED FOREST Saturday, October 27, 2012 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sheppards Bush (Mary Street Entrance) Calling all ghosts, goblins and monsters!

Join us for some scary surprises throughout the many haunted trails leading up to the best Halloween party entailing a bonfire, ghost stories and some witches brew!

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Councillors upset with location, approval of tennis courts

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The location of a new tennis court under construction in David English Park and the process by which the court was approved has some town councillors concerned.

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New community tennis courts being constructed in Aurora don’t serve the general public, but are catered to residents of a million-dollar-home subdivision, critics said.

The approved double tennis court is a main feature of David English Park, southeast of Bayview Avenue and Vandorf Sideroad.

The nearly two-acre park in the luxury Belfontain development in south Aurora also includes a children’s playground.

The neighbourhood isn’t gated and the area doesn’t already have a public tennis court facility, Mayor Geoff Dawe said.

“Anyone who lives in Aurora is welcome to use it,” he said.

There is no parking on site aside from street parking, but that’s similar to other tennis courts in Aurora, except for Fleury Park, which has substantial parking, Mr. Dawe said.

People can also walk or bike to the new tennis court, the mayor added.

That’s a “wonderful deal” for some 65 to 75 homes in the “isolated” subdivision, Councillor Chris Ballard said, adding some councillors wanted to have a discussion about whether or not the Belfontain subdivision was the right location for the tennis court.

“It’s like we were bulldozed,” he said.

Location aside, some councillors have concerns about the process by which the tennis court was approved.

“The whole thing is troubling,” he said.

“We never had the chance to debate the expenditure.”

Under the town’s purchasing bylaw, a project costing more than $50,000 must go before council for approval.

The entire park was originally tendered at about $358,000, more than the $250,000 limit council budgeted for the project.

To reduce cost, staff decided to separate the playground and the tennis courts and proceed with the construction as individual components, chief administrative officer Neil Garbe said.

However, while the playground, which was tendered at about $59,000, did come to council for approval, the tennis court, tendered at $75,000, never did and work on it began without council approval.

There was some confusion on staff’s part as to what was approved when council approved the park’s capital budget, Mr. Garbe said.

Fleury Park: 4 courts McMahon Park: 3 courts Norm Weller Park: 2 courts Summit Park: 2 courts Council wasn’t required to approve the cost for the tennis court because it was divided into individual components including lighting ($2,730), fencing ($3,510 for chain link fabric, $8,292 for piping posts), poles for the lights ($10,593), the base of the court ($5,682) and asphalt ($44,310).

“It’s not a way to break up the project, but an alternative option of delivering the project,” Mr. Garbe said.

According to a staff report, the town has successfully acted as the general contract administrator for previous projects, such as Town Park, Sheppard’s Bush, Optimist Park and Ada Johnston Park.

In the case of David English Park, staff did some in-house work, including excavating, building and installing fence units, Mr. Garbe said.

He said the move saved the town about $224,000.

“This is a good news story,” Mr. Garbe said.

The amount of staff time used for the project hasn’t been calculated, he said.

Mr. Ballard said he’s leery about tracking staff time and argued by breaking up the tennis court project, due process was not followed.

“It circumvented the council approval process in my mind,” he said. “I’m still very upset about it.

“I’m not pointing fingers at anyone; staff followed the rules, but this is a fundamental issue.”

The town’s procedural purchasing bylaw needs to be reviewed, Councillor John Gallo said.

The $50,000 threshold should apply to the sum of a project, not individual components of it, he said.

Aurora Community Tennis Club president Brent MacKinnon declined to comment on the situation.

The club has proposed partnering with the town to construct an all-season, multiuse, public facility at Fleury Park.

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Town behind on parks spending

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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A one-time cash injection could be what Aurora needs to catch up on its backlogged park projects.

Corporate and financial services director Dan Elliott presented the 10-year capital investment plan that will serve as a guide to replacing existing assets and planning for future projects.

The document also helps the town plan for future staffing and resource needs.

The plan lays out a total planned investment of $183 million, with funds earmarked for repairs and replacement, growth and new capital projects and necessary studies.

One of the glaring issues is many park projects that should be complete, according to the town’s master plan, are not.

“We are still in catch-up mode, but we don’t have enough money,” Mr. Elliott said.

“The report suggests we have overspent development funds on these projects and dug ourself in a hole.”

Projects that still have to be funded or approved by council, but are outlined in the parks master plan, include a tennis court feasibility study worth $35,000, soccer fields worth $2.5 million, skateboard park worth $500,000, with two features worth $35,000

each and a multi-purpose sports field worth $2 million.

This list doesn’t include the land acquisitions stipulated in the master plan.

“If we don’t do anything, it will severely limit our park development,” Mr. Elliott cautioned. “We are spending tomorrow’s growth funding on yesterday’s growth.”

Some solutions council could consider are revisiting the development charge background study to ensure the town is getting the most it can for parks, using the sale of Leslie Street land or proceeds from the sale of Aurora Hydro to provide a one-time cash injection to complete the backlogged projects or limiting future park development until the town catches up.

Council accepted the document, which is strictly a planning guide and doesn’t commit the town to any expenditures.

Council must still give the document final approval at Tuesday’s meeting.

“We need to start doing our homework and asking the tough questions on this,” Mayor Geoff Dawe said. “We need to get deeper into this issue.”

Items falling under the capital investment plan will be included in the 2013 budget debate taking place next month. The plan will be continually updated and presented again in 2013.

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Aurora “is doing a pretty good job”, he said.

Councillors questioned a few entries in the auditors’ 68-page draft report.

Asked why the report was tabled in autumn, as opposed to spring, Mr. Elliott explained the timing is subject to the town’s ability to capture data.

“Last year, we presented before summer and, in 2009, it was delegated to the fall,” he said. “It’s neither here nor there. It’s not like (the auditors) found serious flaws.

“I embrace the auditors’ report and the councillors’ interaction with the auditors was healthy. I was pleased to see that. The councillors want to understand the process and it shows where we can improve.”

The presentation was accepted by the committee.

Mr. Elliott offered the 2013 Aurora budget outlook, suggesting tax pressures could hike next year’s town tax rate 8.1 per cent, compared to the 4.8-per-cent increase in 2012.

While it’s a significant jump, he forecasted 3-per-cent and 1.2-per-cent tax rate increases, respectively, in 2014 and 2015.

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He detailed key 2013 budget drivers, including a 3.18-per-cent increase in costs for existing employees, a 1.07-per-cent increase in spending for new staffing needs and a 6.7per-cent upswing in library costs.

The fire budgets is anticipated to climb 2.28 per cent.

The forecast considered numerous factors, including salary cost-of-living adjustments, general inflation, operating impacts for a new youth centre to open in 2014, a 10-per-cent insurance premium increase and three, $100,000 annual contributions to a special reserve to deal with the emerald ash borer infestation, Mr. Elliott said.

The capital budget review will kick off Nov. 5 and council should approve it by Dec. 11.

The operating budget review will launch mid-February and, following deliberations and adjustments, council should approve the budget in late March or early April.

In light of the 2013 projections, Councillor Paul Pirri suggested council consider a municipal wage freeze and looking at alternative revenue streams.

“We build communities by investing in them, not by cutting and slashing,” he said.

Mr. Pirri also suggested budget meetings take place Saturdays, as opposed to Monday nights.

“It might get more people out,” he said.

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Councillor Evelyn Buck refused to support taking the operations centre further, saying she doesn’t believe the new facility is needed.

“I can’t support this unless we are going to do it right,” Councillor John Gallo said. “We don’t get the chance to build these buildings very often and if we can’t afford it today, we shouldn’t be doing it.”

While he understands the facility needs to be functional, he also believes the aesthetics

should be considered.

Council can request changes during the design process and if more funds are needed as a result, the request will come back for council approval, Mr. Simanovskis said.

Councillor Sandra Humfryes suggested seeking additional funding and grants for the project and looking into what other municipalities are doing.

The joint operations centre construction is expected to cost about $17 million.

The facility will accommodate everything from offices to road salt.

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Solar panels topping Stronach recreation complex Aurora will lease the roof of the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex to a business hoping to catch a few rays.

The town will sign a contract with Solera Sustainable Energies Company to put a 500-kilowatt solar photovoltaic array on the roof.

The move is intended to generate revenue for the town and develop a source of sustainable energy.

The agreement will generate $51,200 annually for the town.

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When it comes to hockey, baby, they’ve certainly come a long way.

Hey, a woman doesn’t get to the ripe old age of 20 without stickhandling around a few obstacles along the way.

So it is for the Central York Girls Hockey Association, which marks its 20th anniversary this season.

Yet, scroll back two decades and it really was ground-breaking stuff in local rinks when the girls got their game in 1993.

“My daughter wanted to play, but I knew nothing about hockey,” said Lynda Johnston, a long-serving volunteer and past-president for the program that started as the Aurora Girls Hockey Association.

“I watched her brothers and (hockey) was rather brutal. I didn’t realize there was a difference. But it was a way for her to vent.”

GO-TO SOURCE FOR GIRLS These days, the Central York girls program is thriving as a go-to hockey source for girls from entry levels starting at four years old and extending to women in their 50s.

For youths, Johnston recognizes the female version of hockey for what it was — a chance for sisters to experience a game played by their brothers.

But every end-to-end rush starts with a first step.

The Newmarket resident, who recently retired as president to end 19 years of service in the organization, recalls less than 300 girls were registered in the first season.

For house leagues, some age groups were combined.

“It was painful, like watching paint dry,” said Johnston, who also stepped down as director for the Silver Stick tournament she ran since its inception 14 years ago.

“Half of the girls had never been on skates before.

“When we started, girls could play house league and rep at the same time.

“But, the first time I watched my daughter play, it was like, ‘Wow!’ I just watched my daughter play hockey.”

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the pioneer for girls hockey in York Region.

But not everyone was an instant fan.

The program, which later changed its name to the Aurora-Newmarket Girls Hockey Association, faced a difficult task gaining footing against more established ice users.

Even municipalities were reluctant to share prime playing slots.

“Ice time was always an issue, but it got so much better over time,” Johnston said. “We were at the bottom of the scale because a lot of people didn’t think female hockey would last long.”

Look at them now.

Anchored by a flourishing, dedicated house league program boasting 45 teams, that humble beginning has blossomed.

The Aurora Panthers, the 15-team rep arm of the program, regularly sends players on to Canadian and American collegiate programs.

COMING FULL CIRCLE Those former players are returning home to complete the circle.

“So many girls started when they were young, now have finished university and come back home and want to play,” longtime volunteer Katie Williams said.

“These are the girls we are hoping become coaches.

“They know the game. It’s nice to have your dad as coach, but having girls who know the game on the bench is something the younger girls really look up to.”

Williams has handled several roles since her daughter started playing at a young age.

Now, she is a house league director and oversees a house league tournament that attracts more than 50 teams.

It was a few years before she finally mustered up the will to step on the ice to play.

“It was a combination of always being on the bench and wanting to play,” said Williams, now a vice-president for a 16-team women’s senior division.

“It’s fun when you are out there. You can think about nothing else for that hour.”

AHEAD OF THE BOYS Today, with nearly 1,000 girls and women playing from entry level to adult leagues, the CYGHA is outperforming the growth rate of male organizations, whose numbers have been in decline.

In fairness, girls hockey is not subject to the same residency regulations faced by boys hockey.

Visit girlshockey-centralyork.com to learn more about the CYGHA.

“It really is hard to put into words all the changes over the years and how far we’ve evolved,” Johnston said.

“It seems like a long journey, but in other ways, it seems so simple. I stayed because I liked it. It was rewarding and I’m proud I had

a hand in it.

“Thanks to our Olympic women’s team and its success, girls have been given hope that there is somewhere to go.

“They get scholarships to the States. They have a vision and just love to play.

“It’s mind-boggling to stand in the rink at the Silver Stick.

“It’s hard to believe, looking at the play, until you are looking at that pony tail sticking out the back of a helmet, that it’s a girl. In a lot of ways, it is like boys hockey, but it is different. It’s not the same.

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Game Notes — Tyler Shaw’s unassisted goal with 39 seconds remaining broke a tie as the Aurora Tigers claimed a 5-3 victory over the Wellington Dukes in a game that featured seven third-period goals. Mike Sones tied the game in the 13th minute of the period as the Tigers overcame 2-0 and 3-2 deficits. Aurora also received goals from Daniel Lisi, Taylor McCloy and Daniel Clairmont, the latter into an empty net ... At Trenton, the Golden Hawks scored five unanswered goals, including three in the second period. Sones had the lone Aurora goal in the first period.

The Skinny — Six of the Tigers seven games to date have been against East Division foes. By the time Aurora and Cobourg complete their home-and-home series Monday night, the Tigers will have played eight of their 10 games against East Division sides ... When defenceman Tanner Shaw showed concussion-like symptoms reducing the team to five healthy defencemen, the Tigers went out and purchased the rights to former Belleville Bulls draft pick Jordan Brown. Shaw joins fellow blueliner Nick Izgerean (shoulder) on the sidelines ... Robert Angiolella (thumb) has missed three games, although he has been skating with the team at practice ... The Tigers have won both games against Wellington, but are winless in two outings against Trenton ... Looking ahead, the Tigers won the only meeting to date this season against the Lindsay Muskies, a 4-2

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Tigers players will pack groceries at the Real Canadian Superstore Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on behalf of the Aurora Food Pantry.

Speak Up — “It’ll be a good test this weekend, so hopefully we’re ready to go,” head coach James Richmond said, looking ahead to three games in four nights, including a home-and-home set with the Cobourg Cougars.

“It’s one thing to get out to a great start like Newmarket so everyone has to play catchup, but you don’t want to fall too far behind,” said Richmond, referring to the tight standings in the North Division behind the Hurricanes.

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The Skinny — The Hurricanes have earned at least one point in eight of their nine games ... Here’s a special teams contrast: Newmarket sits third in the 22-team league in penalty killing, with an efficiency rate of 88.6 per cent. Only the Wellington Dukes at 96.2 per cent and Cobourg Cougars (89.6) are better. However, the power play is operating at a puny 7.1 per cent, with only three goals to show for the first nine games. Only the Dukes at a horrid 3.7 per cent are worse on the man-advantage ... Netminder Matt Wintjes is second in the league with a 1.87 goals against average. His two shutouts are tops ... Coached by Jerome Dupont, the Golden Hawks arrive at the Ray Twinney Complex tonight with a perfect 4-0 record in road games. The Hurricanes have played just two home games, winning both. Newmarket topped Trenton 4-3 in a Sept. 22 clash in Trenton.

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OJHL making some great first impression this season

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he image of the 2012-13 Ontario Junior Hockey League season is still taking shape before our eyes.

But at this early juncture of the season, there is a pleasant vision emerging if you happen to be a fan of competitive hockey, games decided in the waning moments and an apparent overall shift toward parity.

It is a picture that should be pleasing to the senses of junior hockey fans and especially so in the backdrop of a lockout of players by National Hockey League owners.

What a concept. It seems, more and more, the games, at least the ones in the conference home to the North and East divisions, are producing those on-any-givennight scenarios on a regular basis. Granted, someone is going to have to lose more games than others and somebody has to finish out of the playoff money, but you get the drift.

It goes to figure these early signs of parity result from a slashing the glut of teams over the past couple or three seasons, whether by contraction buyouts or merging franchises.

The bottom line is since four seasons ago when 37 franchises existed, the league has shed a ton of excess, now skating with 22 teams. That’s a 15-team haircut. Based on 23-player rosters, that is nearly 350 player positions eliminated.

The upside? Tons of fringe players have been reassigned to levels where they belong, further enhancing the levels at which they are now playing. All teams in the OJHL are suddenly much stronger through their third lines at least and the fourths can play a lick, too. That adds up to depth across the board, rather than teams possessing two, maybe one, solid line with a bunch of interchangeable parts filling out the third and fourth lines.

The Newmarket Hurricanes, who tonight face off against the Trenton Golden Hawks at the Ray Twinney Complex, have bolted from the gate, despite a youngish roster.

Captain Chris Chiste is in his final year of eligibility as defined by age.

Perhaps this is the new way of doing business in the OJHL. Go young, develop hungry players and move on to the next crop. Until you scan the roster of Jerome Dupont’s Golden Hawks — who, by the way, won a national championship in 2007 with the Aurora Tigers, employing a relatively young, hungry roster — and note the presence of 10 final-year players. To each his own.

But so far, so good based on the entertainment measuring stick.

“I can only talk for the North-East (Conference), but I look at all this depth and

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teams that can play,” Aurora Tigers general manager and head coach James Richmond said. “We always say any team can beat another, but it’s true this year. I don’t think there’s a weak team in the North-East, so all the games are going to be close.”

Not every match is going to be a one-goal affair decided in the final seconds, of course, but you catch the drift. There seem to be a lot more 3-2 and 4-2 results with empty netters in the first month of the season. Perhaps that will change a month down the road, as the usual suspects adjust and reset their rosters. We shall see.

Mind you, the current state of flux at the top of the food chain, where players remain locked out by NHL owners, does have a bearing on what happens through many levels of hockey. Blue-chip prospects with eligibility are returning to their OHL teams in some cases to wait out the storm.

“The OHL teams are hanging on to their players due to the uncertainty,” Richmond said. “If they let guys sign with the Jr. A teams and the NHL players suddenly go back, then it costs them big money to get those players back.

“For our team, we’re not necessarily looking for an OHL guy to come down. We’re more looking at adding one or two pieces.”

In the meantime, staying with the pack is Richmond’s objective. To lose ground now could be a downfall later in the season when playoff spots are divvied up.

“I think to get out to a great start so everyone else has to play catchup is important,” he said. “You don’t want to fall too far behind. If you’re a .500 team, you don’t want to be too jumpy because maybe you had one or two bad nights. In a lot of our games, a lot of those scores could have been flipflopped. Every night is just a battle.”

That, finally, is some good news for hockey fans. Check out your local rink.

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Senior Retail Manager We are looking for an experienced Retail Manager to maintain high standards and execute product flow. Min 5 yrs experience in similar role.

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WANTED DZ DRIVERS for winter sanding.

Must have clean abstract and be within 45 mins. of Hwy 400/ Rutherford Rd. area.

Previous experience an asset.

Weekly stand-by + hrly wage

Please fax resume 905-727-2207 Professional

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NMG, a National Marketing Corporation based in Newmarket, Ontario, that operates marketing groups in a variety of industries, is seeking a self-motivated individual to assume the following position:

PAYROLL/ BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR Responsibilities: • Understand, explain and apply payroll and benefit policies, principles and legislation • Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll and administer benefits for 50+ employees • Build and maintain professional internal and external relationships • Assist with the development of HR policies and maintain information, documents and forms • Prepare payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, budgets, and variance analysis • Maintain Corporate Manual and Employee Handbook on intranet • Fulfill Certified Management Member role of Joint Health and Safety Committee Qualifications: • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills • 5+ years payroll and benefit administration experience • High level of proficiency in ADP Pay@Work, Word and Excel • Well organized and detail oriented • Preference will be given to members of the Canadian Payroll Association If you are interested in this challenging position, please email your resume including salary expectations to:

EMAIL: dxi@newmarketgroup.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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WAL-MART Yonge St. & Bristol Rd. Newmarket location NOW HIRING! • P/T Tire & Lube Express Must be willing to work days, evenings + weekends - Must have a valid drivers license.

Please apply in person 17940 Yonge St.

Busy Service Department Requires

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EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE SALES PROFESSIONALS required immediately.

We offer: • One of the best pay plans in York Region • Demo or car allowance • Full benefit package • Salary We are currently experiencing large volumes of traffic.

We Need You!!!

Only experienced automotive sales professionals need apply to: Randy Winstone@ fax: (905)841-7217

email: randy@mcalpineford.com

15815 Yonge Street, Aurora

A Privately Owned ISO registered company with 4 mfg. facilities in Ontario, with an opportunity for a

Technical Shift Manager The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years in a manufacturing/supervision environment and the ability to follow detailed procedures related to all production activities during their shift. Key measurable include Efficiency, Recovery, Downtime, Scrap and Health & Safety.

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ENGINEER REQUIRED Job Description Design and develop embedded software in conjunction with the current hardware development. Familiarity with embedded processors and programming including TI Chipset MSP430 would be a definite asset. Also research, develop, design, and provide documentation to support GUI software development for a LCD display. Strong programming skills in C are needed for this processor development and knowledge of a higher level language such as C# would be beneficial for writing the calibration program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Evaluate and support software design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or in response to changes in system requirements.

• Work with engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall systems.

• Develop software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation, in conjunction with present test console.

• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications including industry and regulatory standards of compliance.

Education and/or Experience • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering, or other science majors.

• 5-7 years experience in embedded microprocessor Software development.

• Strong programming experience in C++, C & Assembly Language(s) experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with basic electrical measurements and knowledge of electrical metering standards is highly desirable.

• Strong written skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Please submit your resume to hr@carmaindustries.com.

We wish to thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted.

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN An unnamed company in Aurora is looking for a full time Computer Technician.

The successful candidate will provide systems and software support for computers and associated networks. You will have a solid working knowledge of installing and configuring workstations. You will be able to maintain, analyze, troubleshoot and repair computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals. You will be able to support and maintain user account information including rights, security and systems groups. A working knowledge of Active Directory, Lotus Notes and Linux would be an asset.

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package as well as a Profit Sharing Plan.

Interested candidates please e-mail resumes to: aurora_jobs@yahoo.ca or mail to: Box #100, c/o Era/Banner, 580B Steven Court, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z2 no later than October 12, 2012.

We thank all interested candidates, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Office/ Administration

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MATURE OFFICE ASSISTANT Required Sales and customer service experience needed.

Flexible hours. Wage negotiable.

Call Michelle at 905-898-3758 between 12- 4pm, Monday - Friday or fax resume to 905-898-0266

Roof Technician Required Requirements: valid driver’s license, leak detection skills, compartment in new roof installations & repairs including modified bitumen, built-up roof (B.U.R.), EPDM, PVC & TPO, experience required.

Please respond by mail to: Specified Roofing Contractors Inc. 80 Dunning Avenue Aurora, ON L4G 0R2

By Fax: (905) 727-0052

By Email: accounting@srciprimary.com or bgamble@srciprimary.com

CALL CENTRE POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN RICHMOND HILL. Prerequisites: computer literate, good command of English language. Hourly rate plus incentive.

Fax resume 905.884.3304 or email: idietrich@forrestgreen.com Sales Opportunities

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for sawmill in Keswick. Must have general knowledge of hydraulics, electrical and conveyor systems.

Able to work with mig or stick weld.

Pay commensurate with experience. info@brouwerwood.com 905-476-3422 Fax: 905-476-4885

Wanting a real go-getter to canvass houses.

Up to $20.00 per hour. Must have own vehicle.

Email resume maho@bellnet.ca

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Fast paced family dental practice in Newmarket requires an eager, enthusiastic, positive LEVEL 2 DENTAL ASSISTANT evenings required. Part-time possibly leading to permanent.

Please fax resume to: Dr. Brian Croppo 905-836-8249 or email to: drcroppooffice@rogers.com

Health Care/Medical

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CERTIFIED COOK At The Roxborough Retirement Residence in Newmarket to prepare and serve nutritious meals and assist in supervision of dietary personnel.

Successful completion of Red Seal Certification & Safe Food Handling Certificate.

Must be able to communicate both written & verbally in English. *Offers of employment are subject to criminal record checks.

Please send resumes to admin.assist.rox@diversicare.ca. or Fax: 905-853-4928 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

A Pharmacy in Aurora is looking for a Full Time Permanent Registered Pharmacy Technician. Competitive pay, benefits and no weekends!

Candidates must be registered or pursuing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).

All interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to resumes@apgrx.ca no later than October 12th, 2012.

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Twin Hills Ford Lincoln Ltd. requires Full time

Receptionist Typing required.

Willing to train.

Please call 905-884-4441 Chiropractic clinic looking for a part time Receptionist.

20 hrs/ week on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.

Please email healthclinicaurora@ gmail.com

Customer Service Representative - Direct Mail Transcontinental PLM, located in Aurora is in need of an experienced Direct Mail Customer Service Representative. You are responsible to implement and manage direct mail (DM) orders through all phases of manufacturing.

• Key client contact daily for production issues; • Create and distribute production instructions, data processing specifications, documents and proofs as required; • Verify client's product at various stages, i.e. review proofs, data reports, signoffs, and samples; • Work within the Quality Management System and the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System Qualifications: • Minimum three (3) years experience in direct mail; • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; • Solid understanding of data processing, forms composition, Canada Post and the manufacturing of Direct Mail projects (in-line and offline inkjet, laser personalization, lettershop); • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

Individuals interested should send their résumé to attention: Renee McFarland, Human Resources Manager Transcontinental PLM, 275 Wellington Street East, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J9

SERVICE ADVISOR Salary/bonus pay + benefits ADP/Chrysler experience an asset Please forward resume to: Fax or email: (905) 898-4729 Attn: Mark Praught markp@maciverdodgejeep.com

FRAMER and SKILLED LABOURER NEEDED with tools for Home Additions in Newmarket & Aurora

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PHYSIO ASSISTANT Wanted for Newmarket clinic.

Background in Kine/Personal Training an asset.

Email resumes to: newmarketphysio @gmail.com Restaurants/ Hospitality

KITCHEN HELP P/T or F/T req'd immediately Exp. with Asian cooking.

Golden Bell Thai Restaurant 16925 Yonge St. Newmarket

Call 416-720-6316 905-954-0377 Teaching Opportunities

Required immediately in Sutton

R.E.C.E. Maternity leave and all school vacations for infant program.

2:30pm-6pm Monday-Friday.

Fax resume 905-722-5345 or call 905-252-9253

PART-TIME WAREHOUSE ASSEMBLY POSITIONS AVAILABLE Reliable people are required for part-time Warehouse Assembly and Inserting machine positions.

The successful candidates will: • Be extremely reliable.

• Be strong team players.

• Be hard workers.

• Be able to do some heavy lifting.

• Provide their own safety footwear.

• Be able to work weekdays and weekends. Morning and Afternoon shifts are available on the inserting machine.

Please fax resume to Dawn Erhardt (905)727-2909 or email to derhardt@yrmg.com or you can apply in person at 250 Industrial Pkwy N Aurora, Ontario Join Canada’s Leading Natural Pharmaceutical Company Customer Service Representative We are a natural pharmaceutical company with over twenty years experience in educating and selling to healthcare practitioners.

We are looking for a highly motivated team player with at least 1-2 years experience in a customer care environment to fill a 1 Year Contract Position based in Richmond Hill.

As a member of our Customer Care team, you will be responsible for handling inbound calls, order processing, issue resolution, and cross selling.

Desired qualifications are high school diploma, with a college diploma preferred, and basic MS Office Skills.

Please submit a cover letter and your resume by email: jobs@seroyal.com or Fax: (905) 508-2055

QUALITY ASSURANCE Skelton Truck Lines requires a qualified QA person to work in our QA & Validation departments.

• Knowledge of GMP for pharmaceutical • Knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft, Excel, Office, etc.)

• High attention to detail in reviewing documents for accuracy • Experience in non conformance review & documentation • Conducting internal audits • Flexible with the ability to respond quickly to change • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

Email resume to: reception@skeltontruck.com

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AURORA- 1 bedroom apartment available November 1st. Clean, quite building close to all amenities. $1000 inclusive.

No dogs. 905-727-0459

QUEEN/ MAIN St., Newmarket. Newly decorated.

Extra large 2 bedroom, must see! Near all amenities. No pets/ smoking. $1150. Available now.

905-715-5106

AURORABRIGHT bachelor basement apt, laundry, A/C. Steps to Yonge & transit. $700 inclusive. No smoking/ pets.

November 1st.

416-717-1155

CARPETS- I have several thousand yards of new stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living room & hall for $389.00. Includes: carpet, pad, installation (25 yards). Steve 289-464-6049 QUEENSVILLE- 3 bed- www.carpetdeals.ca room, 2 storey. Laundry, parking, yard, $1350 inclu- HOT TUB covers- All sive. No pets/ smoking. shapes/ sizes, top quality, Nov. 1st. 905-252-9405, $375. We come & measure. 905-259-4514 905-830-9428 www.gtacovers.com QUEENSVILLE- LOVELY HOT TUB (Spa) CoversCountry Setting. 3 bed- Best Price, Best room upper of house. Quality. All Shapes & Col$1595 all inclusive. ours Available.

Call Available November 1st. 1-866-652-6837 Ryis Properties www.thecoverguy.com/ 905-727-1102 newspaper

AURORA- BRIGHT, spacious 1 bedroom basement, quiet home, newly renovated, laundry, cable, internet, parking. Oct. 1st. $950 inclusive.

905-713-5636

STONEHAVEN- BRIGHT basement apt. 1100sqft. 2 bedroom walkout, yard, parking, laundry. $1300. inclusive. Non-smoking.

Pets welcome. Oct. 15th.

905-830-1900 gottarent.com

AURORA(BAYVIEW/ Wellington) 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance/ laundry, cable, internet. $1100 inclusive.

Immediately. Non-smoking/ pets. Ist/ last/ credit.

416-949-7206

AURORA- CLEAN, 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, laundry, parking.

Non-smoking/ pets. First/ last. References. $975. inclusive.

Nov. 1st.

905-727-2553 AURORA- SPACIOUS, 1+ bedroom basement, separate entrance, new carpet.

Suit professional. Nonsmoking/ pets. $925.

289-221-6910

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FACTORY POSITIONS AVAILABLE A growing HVAC manufacturer located in Newmarket, Ontario is currently seeking to fill positions for General Assemblers. o Must be Reliable o Factory experience would be an asset o Competitive wages and benefit program o Over time available Apply in Person to: Engineered Air 1175 Twinney Drive, Newmarket, ON Or by Email to: employment.newmarket@ engineeredair.com Bramden Precision is a Manufacturer of Aerospace Components Located in Newmarket.

We currently have several openings: CNC Lathe/Mill, Operator/Set-up (Willing to Train) Nightshift Supervisor Experience with Complex close tolerance work will be an asset.

Wage is Commensurate with Experience.

Fax resume or E-mail to: bramden.reception@bellnet.ca

$$ INDEPENDENT CARRIER CONTRACTORS $$ to deliver Canada's largest newspaper door to door, early mornings, 7 & 6 days/week on established routes in Aurora & Newmarket.

Must have reliable vehicle.

Excellent delivery credit earned.

For details: Mr. Alden 1-888-521-1711 JR. PRODUCTION ARTIST WANTED Leading Promotional Company is seeking a graphic artist for production-type work.

Primarily setting up art proofs, no creative work involved. Must have experience on PC platforms and Adobe Illustrator.

Langstaff/Dufferin area. Email resume to: careers@debcobag.com

SUMMERHILL- 2 bedroom basement, laundry, a/c, separate entrance. Parking. No pets. $850. inclusive. Available October 16th. Call (905)836-7770 or 416-939-5880 SUTTON2 bedroom, split level duplex. Parking. $1000. inclusive. First/ last.

References required. No pets. Available Dec. 1st.

905-722-8581

AURORA- YONGE/ Wellington. 3 bedroom lower. Unregistered apartments could be unsafe.

2-parking. 2 entrances.

Laundry.

Non-smoking/ Ask to see your landlord’s registration certificate. pets. $1225+ hydro. (heating/ water included) No- Town of East Gwillimbury. vember 1st. 905-727-4040 BRADFORD- BRIGHT 2 Townhouses for Rent bedroom upper, balcony, hardwood, transit, parking. $850+. Available Decem- AURORA- EXECUTIVE 3 ber 1st. 905-478-1614, bedroom, 2 bath, high end finishes. $1500.+. First/ 416-898-3580 last. Non-smoking/ pets.

BRADFORD- GROUND Credit check, references. immediately. level 1+ bedroom, private Available walk-out, furnished, A/C, 1-705-727-2184 TV. Parking. $850. ReferBAences. End of September. NEWMARKETNon-smoking/ pets. THURST/ Mulock. 2 bedroom, freshly painted, (416)805-5628, friendly neighbourhood, full 905-775-4900 basement, private yard, BRADFORD- LOVELY 1 garage, $1151.+ utilities. bedroom apt., century Immediate. 905-898-1007, home, 5 minutes north of ext.2712 Bradford $650. Suits sin- kerri.klywak@york.ca gle professional.

NonBAsmoking/ pets. Immediate- NEWMARKETTHURST/ Mulock. 3 bedly. (905)775-7983 room, freshly painted, HOLLAND LANDING- friendly neighbourhood, full Great location, backyard, basement, private yard, beautiful, newly renovated garage, $1207.+ utilities.

2 bedroom apt., hardwood Immediate. 905-898-1007, floors, new appliances, ext.2712 parking. No dogs. $950. kerri.klywak@york.ca (905)715-1430

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FULL-TIME & PART TIME CAR WASH/LOT PERSON

ROOFERS/ SHINGLERS

Valid driver's license, clean record.

An eye for detail.

Apply in person: STERNE ACURA 15795 Yonge St., Aurora (905)841-1400 millband@sterneacura.com

with 3+ years experience required for work in Newmarket and GTA.

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GENERAL FARM HELP REQUIRED AZ/ DZ Licence. Large equipment experience, dozer, excavator, etc.

Competitive wages.

Call: 905-775-2889 Fax 905-775-8135 or e-mail info@gwillimdalefarms.com

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Telemarketing Ontario's largest community broadcasting agency seeking phone pros selling radio commercial airtime!

Top commission + bonuses Call now 905-967-1193 Parker Cleaners P/T SALES CLERK Great secondary income potential!!!

Evenings & weekends.

Benefits. Competitive wages. Flexible hours.

PAID TRAINING. Call Joe 905-727-8122

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Senior Bakery Maintenance Technician Exp. on flow wrapper/ pack.equip.

Electrical/ pneumatic exp.

Email: admin@ treasuremills.com General Help

Car required.

Small friendly cleaning company needs honest RELIABLE F/T people with a strong work ethic who love to clean (days).

Newmarket, Keswick, Aurora $11.50/ hr.

(905)955-8840

Please call 289-231-4894 or email ryan_sullivan@ rogers.com

Restaurants/ Hospitality 1ST COOK/PANTRY Cook/Retail Market Clerk for Chinook Express Restaurant in Aurora. Must be hard working and well organized. Only experienced need apply. Send resume to: info@chinookrestaurant.ca

Drivers INDEPENDENT COURIER Driver Busy Courier Company requires full-time Independent Brokers with their own vehicle (car, wagon, minivan or 5 tonne truck (part-time or fulltime). Must have a minimum of 12 months experience.

Email: info@ bossexpress.ca or Call: 905-884-3999

Professional SALES MANAGER Looking for a passionate, hard working individual to join the Gabie's family and be the face of Gabie's Boutique. This career opportunity is great for someone from the big box retail management world who's looking to grow into a career position. Send resume to: info@gabiesboutique.com

Your next job is closer than you think!

Whether you’re looking for work close to home or need to hire the best talent in your community.....

KESWICK- 2 bedroom basement. $1100+ 50% hydro. Stove/ fridge/ laundry. No pets, non-smoking.

Available immediately.

Suits professional couple.

905-476-5299 KESWICK- 3 bedroom ground floor $1200+. Also, 1 bedroom basement, $900+. Both: +1/2 utlilities & 1300sqft. Non-smoking/ pets. 905-955-5071

BAYVIEW/ MULOCK 3 bedroom, newly renovated, semi, entire house, parking, 5 appliances, a/c.

Non-smoking/ pets.

KESWICK CENTRAL- $1600+. November 15th Bright, spacious 2 bed- 289-221-2355 room. Parking. $950. inclusive. Non-smoking/ pets. BRADFORD- Under new Beautiful Available immediately. management! newly renovated Large 1 & 905-989-1084 2 bedroom suites. $895+ KESWICK LAKEFRONT. hydro & $995+ hydro. No $650+ bachelor. $850 2 pets. Laundry onsite. bedroom. 1st/ security. Ba- Close to all amenities. Ryis sic cable. No pets. Imme- Properties 905-727-1102. diately 416-497-9246 BRADFORD- NEW 3 bedKESWICK- SPACIOUS, room bungalow, 2 bathnewly renovated 2 bed- rooms, walk-out room, dead-end street, basement. 1700+. First/ steps to lake, transit. last/ references. NonCable, 2 parking. Non- smoking/ pets. December smoking/ pets. $1200 in- 1st. Kathy 905-717-3014 . clusive. 905-476-5266 KESWICK- NEW 4 bedKETTLEBY- 1 bedroom, room house. $1600. main floor, $950. first/ last. Available immediately.

Non-smoking/ pets. Woodbine/ Arlington.

(905)727-7790 647-349-0788, 416-821-1213 KING CITY- Jane/ 16th Ave. 1 bedroom walk-out NEWMARKET- 4 bedbasement. Parking, cable, rooms, 5 appliances, launextra storage. Non-smok- dry room, garage, parking, ing/ pets. $850. all inclu- $1650+.

Immediately. sive. (416)856-4371 905-967-0425, 289-500-9911 MOUNT ALBERT- 1 bedroom, includes hydro, water, heat, parking. New NEWMARKET- BEAUTIkitchen. $825 inclusive. FUL 2-storey century house, 3 bedrooms, appli416-557-6488 ances, garden, 2 car parkNEWMARKET- 1 bed- ing, non-smoking/ pets. room main floor house, no October 20th. $1350+. pets/ smoking. Available 9 0 5 - 7 2 6 - 0 3 5 0 , Nov. 1st. $895+ heat. 705-456-6993 after-7pm (905)895-6317 NEWMARKET- SEMI, 3 NEWMARKET- 2 bdrm. bedrooms, close to transit bsmnt. - Davis/ Longford. and shopping, $1195+ Laundry, A/C $1100 incl., utilities. 905-830-2915 No pets/ smoking. November 1st, 2012 $1,100 incl.

Rooms for Rent F&L 905-235-4497

AN EXPERIENCED cleaning lady- excellent references & rates. Many years experience. Newmarket/ Aurora area.

Erika (905)235-2522 CHRISTIAN HOUSECLEANER available.

Weekly/ bi-weekly. Honest, trustworthy.

Newmarket and surrounding area. References available. Jean 905-953-1263 DO YOU want a clean house? Hard working ladies available. Experienced, honest, references.

(416)909-2647.

HOUSEKEEPING By Rita.

21yrs. Residential/ Office.

Thorough dusting, vacuuming, bathroom/ kitchen sanitizing. Great rates. (905)252-8610

PAYLESS4CLEANINGRESIDENTIAL & Commercial, bonded, insured, reliable, references. Free SOFA BED and love seat, estimate, affordable. Ludblack with design. Good mila 647-267-2340 condition, sofa bed needs new mattress. $350 or BO, WE CLEAN with love, Tony Little Gazelle exer- care. Satisfaction is guarcise machine never used anteed. Professional, well experienced. You'll be $75.00. 905-252-6736 happy! (416)704-4586

Firewood

FIREWOOD CUT SPLIT & DELIVERED 16" bush cord $300 12" face cord $150 Call: 905-836-9656 FIREWOOD Available in face cords & bush cords.

Delivery available.

Call (905)836-7600 FIREWOOD FOR SaleSeasoned for 2.5 years.

12" lengths, $350.+ delivery per bush cord.

416-677-3294 QUALITY SEASONED firewood for sale. Pick-up or delivery available. Call Canal Farmers Market 905-775-0046.

SEDORE'S SEASONED Firewood- All hard wood: maple+ beech. $320 bush cord. Free local delivery.

905-955-3016

Pet Supplies/ Boarding/Service

AFFORDABLE DOG & Cat Grooming/ Boarding.

Houses for Rent Back in Business after AURORA- 4 bedrooms, 1 family illness. $35. Large welcome. bathroom, central location, dogs steps to Yonge. Available (905)836-4366 Oct. 15th. $1200+ utilities.

Leave message Dogs (905)727-1935 ext. 23 AMERICAN COCKER Spaniel puppies for sale. $600. First shots. Ready in 6 weeks. 905-836-4366

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$300-$3000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast Free Towing

Home Renovations CEILINGS repaired. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 905-554-0825 HARDWOOD/ LAMINATE flooring.

Washrooms, Ceramic tile.

Basements, sheds/ decks.

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Moving & Storage A-PARRIS MOVERSLong/short, big/small, residential/ condos/ commercial. Quality service. Affordable/ reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848 www. parrishomesolutions.com CITY MOVERS: Two men, 16' truck. $40/hr.

No hidden fees.

Flat rate available.

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Business Opportunities ATTENTION: LOCAL People Needed. Work From Home Online. 5 second commute to your office!

Full Training Provided.

Call Terri 1-877-439-6520

Escort Services

Naughty Hotties We blow the competition away.

(705) 719-1004

416-312-1269 416-490-9199 1-888-989-5865 $300 TO $2000Dead/ Alive.

Cars/ trucks/ vans.

Fast Free towing.

We sell parts.

416-500-5050 A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid.

(905)775-1018 or (905)836-2100 CASH PAID $0-$2,500.

Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers.

Will pick-up.

(905)775-4935.

Toll-free: 1-888-484-4887.

Anytime.

Garages/ Parking/Storage STORAGE FOR any vehicle. Location Newmarket.

Inside $50/ month; Outside $20/ month.

Call (905)836-6321

STORAGE, INDOOR/ outdoor. Heated. Secured.

LESLIE/ DAVIS. Quiet fur- Newmarket area. Carl nished room, fireplace, 905-716-6217 cable/ internet, parking, laundry. No pets/ smoking.

Tutoring Mature professional female. $475. Available immediately. (905)853-7328 CARING, understanding, experienced teacher NEWMARKET- CONDO available to tutor Grades room. $550. Davis/ Lorne, 1-8, ESL, Special Ed. bus/ GO train. Non-smok- (905)898-1624 ing/ pets. Occasional cook- teakup@rogers.com ing and visiting. Lease.

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905-895-6759 Tax/Financial

and Wanted

NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment.

Excellent location. $1450+ hydro. Available immediately.

416-986-1644, 416-948-4670 NEWMARKET: BEAUTIFUL, spacious, legal 1 bedroom basement, great location. Private entrance, patio, parking, 4 pc bath, a/c, laundry, storage. Suits quiet single or couple, nonsmokers, no dogs, references. $975.00 incl. Must see!

October 21.

905-726-8000.

NEWMARKET- BRIGHT, 1 bedroom basement, furnished, separate entrance, parking, deck. Non-smoking/ pets. $900+. Suits mature single. Short/ long term. (416)540-5137

Shared Accommodations

$$$NEED MONEY$$$ Do you have a pension plan from an ex-employer? (LIKING CITY- Jane/ 16th RA) or (locked in RRSP).

NOW! Ave. Share 4000sq.ft ex- Call ecutive estate home. 1-416-357-9585 Non-smoking/ pets. $550. inclusive. Share facilities Mortgages/Loans on 3 floors. (416)856-4371

NEWMARKET CENTRALbright bachelor, self contained, parking. Non-smoking/ pets. Suits mature individual. $700. inclusive.

905-830-4829

MT. ALBERT- 3600sq.ft. executive house, laundry, A/C, internet, cable, nonsmoking/ pets; 2 bedrooms, private bathroom, garage parking, $925. ImNEWMARKET- LARGE 1 mediately. 416-707-4038 bedroom basement, walkout, share laundry, park- ROOMMATE NEEDED. ing, cable. $1050 inclusive. Share 1000sq.ft. 2 bedNon-smoking/ pets/ Suits room walk-out basement. professional.

Available Fireplace, parking, cable/ internet, deck, $550. per now. 289-264-0496, cell. bedroom, Musselman's NEWMARKET- LARGE 4 Lake area. Female prebedroom, main/ upper lev- ferred 416-908-8796 els 3 bathrooms, living room/ dining room. Appli- SUTTON- ROOM for rent ances. Laundry room. Gar- in shared, spacious townage, parking. $1600.+ house, parking, wireless internet. Near YRT route/ (416)721-6001.

Hwy#48. $450. ImmediNEWMARKET- LOVELY 2 ate. 905-722-7642 bedroom basement, $975+. 2 parking. Laundry on-site. Laminate flooring.

Retirement Living A/C. Near all amenities.

November 1st. PRIVATE RETIREMENT 905-727-1102, Ryis Prop- home with rooms erties. available in Holland Landing.

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NEWMARKETQUIET N e w m a r k e t . building. Heating, parking 9 0 5 - 7 1 5 - 7 7 8 5 / included. Large 2 bed- 416-931-1533 room apts. Non-smoking/ pets. 647-930-6347

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Cleaning/Janitorial

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Office/Business Space for Rent/Wanted

1330 SQ.FT. central Newmarket location. Also: 900 sq.ft. finished basement.

Please call 905-235-3373 or 905-960-7737

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Auctions & Sales

Thanksgiving Antique Auction!

Sat., Oct 6th - 10am Pottageville Community Centre Details/On-Line Map/Over 350 Photos www. robsageauctions.com

Toll Free 1-877-797-2135

Auctions & Sales

Thanksgiving Week-End AUCTION SALE Saturday, October 6th at 10 am An Exceptional Collection for this Holiday WeekEnd Auction from area homes, estates and private collections, including Antiques, Furniture, Original Art, Figurines, Persian Rugs, Lighting, Collectibles, some First Nation & Inuit items. Full Details Online www.clarksonauctions.com Held at the Ballantrae Community Centre 5592 Aurora Rd., 1 km east of Hwy 48, Stouffville No Buyers Premium ~ Visa ~ MasterCard ~ Interac/Debit

Clarkson Auctions & Movers Inc. 905-640-6411

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Death Notices

Death Notices

WAINWRIGHT, Elizabeth Helen Passed away between one breath and another at Toronto General Hospital on Friday, September 28th, 2012 in the company of loving friends at the age of 64 years.

Sister of Andrew Wainwright of Halifax and predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Wadsworth also of Halifax and Toronto.

Elizabeth was born on September 20, 1948 in Toronto. Her education was accomplished in Toronto and Newmarket and after completing her bachelor's degree at York University and her Master's at OISE she taught in the public school system in Scarborough and in York Region. After teaching from 1972 until 1993 she finished as a specialist in Special Education and then retired due to ill health.

She waged a long and determined battle against severe health problems for most of her adult life having had a kidney transplant in 1979 which lasted with various attendant health complications until 2004.

After spending 3 years on home dialysis she received another kidney donated by a friend in 2007.

A life-long animal lover, Elizabeth had many great days with her beloved cats and enjoyed the company of many treasured friends. A fan of old movies, mysteries, and Coronation Street, she was also a long-time member of MENSA. Throughout her difficult times her courage was always evident and she kept her wonderful sense of humour.

Friends called at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket on Wednesday, October 3rd from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m. followed by interment at Newmarket Cemetery.

If desired, donations in memory of Elizabeth can be made to any animal welfare or environmental group of the donor's choice.

PEGG, John Ellwood (Sharon, Ontario) John passed away peacefully on September 29, 2012, in his 59th year.

We were on the Explorer of the Seas.

It was our last evening of our 7 day cruise to Bermuda from New Jersey.

John was a loving husband and best friend for 33 years to Diane (LeFort).

He was the absolute best father to daughters Melissa and her partner Ryan, Angela and her husband Eric, and son Ryan and his girlfriend Olivia.

John was a very proud Papa to his grandson Lucas (3 yrs. old) who was attached to his hip every single day at the barn, and his granddaughter Megan (6 months old) whom he adored to pieces and held on to every single day. He was also very proud when Angela and Eric told him they were going to give him a grandchild in March, 2013. This child will be cherished and loved by Papa from above.

John is survived by his brother, David and his daughters' Jocelyn and husband Kai, and son Ben (3 yrs. old) and Jennifer and husband Derek, and son Liam (3 yrs. old). John was predeceased by his father John (Jack) and mother Norma.

As per John's wishes, a Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Albert Lion's Community Centre, 5057 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert, Ontario.

Family, neighbors and friends are welcome to join us for the service, and fellowship and a light lunch following the service.

John also requested that YOU COME CASUALLY DRESSED, as you would if you were visiting him at the farm.

The family will not have visitation before the service but looks forward to visiting with everyone after the service and listening to all the lovely stories about John. Please make sure you take time to sign the guest book before leaving the hall on Saturday.

The family asks that you refrain from sending flowers and if you wish to make a donation, please make one to your favorite charity in John's memory.

Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

Death Notices

Death Notices

ROBINSON, Richard Charles (Dick) Passed away peacefully in his 83rd year while surrounded by his family on September 30, 2012 at Southlake Regional Health Centre.

Dick Robinson, beloved husband of Joyce for almost sixty years. Dick was a loving father to Rick (Maxine) Robinson, Bonnie (Don) Holledge, Robert (Patricia) Robinson, Rusty (Louise) Robinson, Roger (Allison) Robinson and Barbara (Greg) Sutton.

He was also a proud grandfather of eighteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He also leaves his sister Joan (John) Anstead and their daughters Linda and Wendy of Roebuck, and niece Linda Willett of Sudbury.

Dick was employed for forty-three years at Ontario Hydro throughout the province. He was proud to serve as a volunteer fire fighter for twenty-five years in both Cobourg and Newmarket. He was honoured to receive the Sportsman of the Year Award in Cobourg and the 1994 Citizen of the Year Award in Newmarket. Dick was an active community volunteer being involved over the years in Kanata, minor hockey, junior hockey, men's league hockey and fastball. Dick was a loyal member of Branch 426 Newmarket Legion and a proud member of their colour party.

At Dick's request, a cremation and private family service will take place.

Those interested in donations, in memory of Dick, are encouraged to give to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Toronto Hospital for Sick Children or the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

GARAGE SALES GIANT LIQUIDATION SALE OPTIMIST CLUB NEWMARKET 56 Forhan Dr. (E of Hwy 404 S of Davis Dr) Monday Morning Oct 8th Open 9:15am to 2 pm PARTIAL LIST: Truck Load of Merchandise, Home Decor Accents, Giftware, Porcelain. Electronics SAVE 75% TO 90%.

Lots of XMAS GIFT ITEMS at least 4000 items. DOOR CRASHER partial list: LG TV Cheap Cookware $499 Now $115, 3 Hand Set Cordless Phones $119 NOW $33, Sheet sets $119 Now $15/$25, TV Brackets $90 Now $32. Hamilton Beach Appliances from $17, Sports Socks $36 Now $7, Hair Straightener $200 Now $35, Vacuum w/Power Head $249 Now $55, Steam Mop $129 Now $35

More Door Crashers Visit: WWW.BARGAINBUYS.CA PAYMENTS: CASH ONLY

ANTIQUES ON HWY 48 Open Every Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon 10am - 6pm 2 Floors of Eclectic & Interesting Items 23906 Hwy 48

BIG GARAGE Sale- Large variety of items. 56 Petch Cres., Aurora. Saturday, October 6, 7am-11am, Monday, October 8, 11am-3pm.

HUGE SALE- Sat. Oct. 6th. 9am-3pm. 2481 Mount Just South of BALDWIN Albert Rd. Queensville. antiques, furniture, cars, North of Ravenshoe Rd knickknacks, tools, 647-281-8496 quilts, appliances, glassware and NEWMARKET- 431 Silken lots more!

Laumann Drive (off Bayview). Saturday, October MULTI6, 8am-2pm. Something NEWMARKETFAMILY sale. Clothes (Infor everyone! fant- Adult), toys, decoraHOLLAND LANDING- 128 tions, dishes. 610 Walpole Sand Road. Saturday, Oc- Cres. (Bayview/ Mulock). tober 6, 8am-12:30pm. All Saturday, October 6, 8am-12noon. household items.

MILLER, Lois Elizabeth Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 85 years of age.

Beloved mother of Mary Miller, Rick (Marilyn) Miller and David Miller.

Proud grandmother of Christopher (Stephanie) and Brad (Stephanie).

Great grandmother of Michael, Travis and Ella. Predeceased by brother Bill Grant and sister Evelyn Hadcock (Grant).

A Memorial Service will be held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 2 p.m. with one hour of visitation prior.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation.

Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com BARBER, Joan Ethel (née Stamp) of Bobcaygeon, peacefully passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Monday, October 1, 2012 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Clifford for 51 years. Loving mother of Laurie (Mike), and Rob (Paula). Dear grandmother of Meagan, Evan and Cameron. Dear sister of Eveline and Cathie. Family and friends will be received at MONK FUNERAL HOME, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon (705-738-3222 or 866-393-0063) for a Memorial Service in the Monk Chapel on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to Heart & Stoke Foundation would be appreciated.

Messages of condolence, donations, memories and photos may be placed at www.monkfuneralhome.com

Memoriam

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

The Banner/ The Era, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012

FUNERAL HOMES

Presented by The Aurora Banner and the Newmarket Era

905-853-2527 Ask for Debbie

Anniversaries Happy 50th Anniversary Stan and Helma Magrath!

Sharing and Caring, Loving and Laughing Since October 6th, 1962 Lots of Love Mom and Dad! Your sons and “daughters” Rick (Stacey), Paul (Judy), Dale (Lisa) and all the grandkids, Kirsten, Declan, Gabi, Josh, Alex, Ryan & Brianna.

Birthdays

Thank You Notes

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On October 4

Graham McCullough is 60!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our family and friends for attending our 50th Wedding Anniversary open house. Each and every one of you helped to make this milestone in our life so memorable and special for us.

Sincerely, Ed and Donna Martin

Memoriam

ROSE, Anne In loving memory of a dear sister, aunt and great aunt who passed away October 10, 2008 Sad was the parting, no one call tell, So sudden on earth, the sorrow fell; The blow was hard, The shock severe, To part with one we loved so dear, Dearer still as years depart, Her memory lives forever, in our hearts.

Always remembered, never forgotten, Phil, Beth and family.

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays!

Love your family and friends A fitting quote for the retired postman: Forget the block, when you're sixty, you've been around the entire neighbourhood a few times.

- Dane Peddigrew

Thanks a million to all my friends who celebrated my 80th birthday with me.

It was a blast!

Thank you from my heart to my wonderful family. They made my day so special.

God Bless, Alice.

Engagements

RUBY, Laird J. BALL, Mary Elizabeth (nee Uhryonwich) Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Friday, September 28, 2012 in her 100th year.

Mary Ball, formerly of Bradford and Baldwin, beloved wife for 71 years to the late Arthur Ball. Dear mother of William Ingles and his wife Mary of Innisfil, Margo Danby and her husband Ted Footitt of Bracebridge, Arva Link and her husband John of Sutton, and Sharon Seaman and her husband Laurent Pieau of Lefroy. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Visitation one hour prior.

Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.ca

THOMPSON, Shirley Elizabeth Peacefully at Champlain Manor, Orillia, on Thursday, September 27, 2012.

Shirley, nee Cousins, beloved wife of the late Bill. Loving mother of Paul and his wife Penny of Prescott, Gini and her husband David Harrington of Orillia, Jamie and his wife Lynne of Aurora and Steve and his wife Laura Lee of Hillsdale. Gramma will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jay, Lee, Daniel, Jared, Scott, Christian, Brier and Aundrea.

Will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to Dr. Lowry and the staff of Champlain Manor for their excellent care and compassion.

Funeral Service was held at the Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge Street, Aurora on Tuesday, October 2 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Private family interment Aurora Cemetery.

Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, Aurora, 905-727-5421, www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

In loving memory of a much loved husband, father& grandfather, who passed away six years ago on October 6, 2006.

Life is not forever but love is.

Forever loved & missed by Wanda, Michael, Steven & their families & Bonnie.

Cards of Thanks

Cathy & Paul Climpson of Sharon, are proud to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Cara to Aaron Lee, son of Cathy Lee and Raymon Lee of Napanee.

A small country wedding will be held next summer.

Congratulations to you both!

Cards of Thanks

The family of the late Wilma Ethel Young would like to take this opportunity to thank Skwarchuk Funeral Home in Bradford for their help and services, Rev. Nicola Skinner for the lovely service and the staff of King City Lodge Nursing Home for your years of caring.

Coming Events

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Coming Events

You are invited to attend a meeting of the

YBE - (York Business Exchange) Networking Group Get to know your local business community and come for a complimentary breakfast on

Thursday morning.

For further details visit www.ybe.ca or contact Javed at 416-889-6069 or email: info@ybe.ca

TAKE TIME FOR GOD

With us at St. Paul‛s Anglican Church 227 Church St. Newmarket 905-853-7285 Service times Sunday – 8:00 a.m.

– 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday – 10:00 a.m.

Sunday October 7, Worship Services at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

With Sunday School at 9:00am

Sermon: "Strange Words Indeed"