Markham Economist & Sun, May 11, 2017

THURSDAY MAY 11, 2017

SALE TIME MASSIVE 48 HOUR INVENTORY SELL-DOWN EVENT!

DATE: FRI. MAY 12TH & SAT. 13TH TIME: 9AM-6PM

RATES AS LOW AS

0

* %

REBATES AS HIGH AS

4000

$

OVER 350

*

SEE PAGE 2

FOR MORE DETAILS

NEW & PRE-OWNED VEHICLES IN-STOCK & READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

HOURLY SPECIALS PIZZA LUNCH SAT. MAY 13TH uReport the news

newsroom@yorkregion.com

RECEIVE UP TO www.facebook.com/yrmgnews

10,000

MILES @yorkregion

yorkregion.com/ureport

TOP DOLLAR PAID FOR YOUR TRADE-IN

(905) 642-6688 1288 Millard Street (at Hwy 48), Stouffville, Ontario www.stouffvilletoyota.com *SEE PAGE 2 FOR DETAILS

CONVENIENT SERVICE HOURS Monday - Thursday ............. 7 am to 8 pm Friday .............................. 9 am to 6 pm Saturday ........................... 8 am to 4 pm

CONVENIENT SALES HOURS

Monday - Thursday ............. 9 am to 9 pm Friday .............................. 9 am to 6 pm Saturday ........................... 9 am to 6 pm

SALE TIME MASSIVE 48 HOUR INVENTORY SELL-DOWN EVENT! TO P

at e

0 eb 0 R

e

at

IC SE TO ED LL

PR

U

P

IC SE TO ED LL

PR

PR IC SE TO ED LL

2017 Tacoma

Miles

9

TO CHOOSE FROM

(905) 642-6688 1288 Millard Street (at Hwy 48), Stouffville, Ontario www.stouffvilletoyota.com

PR IC SE TO ED LL

C

10,000

11

TO CHOOSE FROM

PR IC SE TO ED LL

e

PR

PR IC SE TO ED LL

TO

U

P

2$ 0 R 0 eb 0 at

TO CHOOSE FROM

LE

as h

%

B LA

TO CHOOSE FROM

Receive up to

yorkregion.com

19

2017 Highlander

AI AV

10

ALL NEW

9 0.9

2017 Tundra

IC SE TO ED LL

C

E

as

BL

h

R

4$ 0

LA

14

TO CHOOSE FROM

%

2016 Venza

AI AV

U

TO CHOOSE FROM

0 eb 0

R

1$ 0 C as h TO

PR IC SE TO ED LL

00

eb at e

P U

C as h

R

3$ 0

IC SE TO ED LL

PR

P

at e

0 eb 0

U

C as h

E BL

90

0

2018 C-HR

2017 Sienna

%

TO CHOOSE FROM

LA AI AV

E BL

35

2017 Rav4

0

%

E BL

TO CHOOSE FROM

LA AI AV

%

LA AI AV

74

2017 Camry LE

0

2017 Corolla / Corolla iM

0

1$ 5

TO

DATE: FRI. MAY 12TH & SAT. 13TH TIME: 9AM-6PM TO

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

2

CONVENIENT SERVICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday ................. 7 am to 8 pm Friday .................................. 9 am to 6 pm Saturday............................... 8 am to 4 pm

CONVENIENT SALES HOURS

Monday - Thursday ................. 9 am to 9 pm Friday .................................. 9 am to 6 pm Saturday............................... 9 am to 6 pm

0 % financing available on Camry (48 months) 0% financing available on Corolla up to 48 month, 0 % financing available on Rav 4 up to 36 months, 0 % financing available on Venza up to 60 months. $ 3000 cash rebate available on all 2017 Camry’s except (base Le model code BF1FLT AA) $1500 Cash incentive on Corolla CE model, Rav 4 $1000 cash rebate available on all model except Rav 4 Hybrids, $2000 cash rebate available on all Tundra’s except reg cab 4x4 long box (PY5F1T ) $4000 cash rebate on 2016 Venza 4 cyc AWD, vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Limited time finance and lease offers available from Toyota Financial services on approved credit. Payment cost of borrowing example ,@0% the payment on $15000 at 48 month term is $312.50 and the cost is $0. Offer good until May 31st 2017, and are subject to change without notice. All rights are reserved. Please call or visit Stouffville Toyota for complete details.

THURSDAY MAY 11, 2017

WINTER IS GONE!

IT’S TIME TO CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT

905-294-8100 www.markville.com

ONLINE at yorkregion.com News, events and information on your desktop, laptop or mobile device

Sunday Reads

Explore unsolved mysteries, meet interesting people, read new work by Canadian authors. yorkregion.com/sundayreads

Events Calendar

TROUBLING HISTORY Retired cop Don Clark charged with sexual assault, faced internal investigation 20 years ago

See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.yorkregion.com/events

uReport the news

37 Your Dealership Alternative

newsroom@yorkregion.com www.facebook.com/yrmgnews @yorkregion yorkregion.com/ureport

DON VALLEY NORTH 2017 IONIQ HAS ARRIVED!

YOUR NEXT SERVICE AT MASTER MECHANIC

Must present coupon. No cash value. Not applicable on E-tests or Ministry tests. Not redeemable in conjunction with other offers. Expires June 15/17

905 472-3555 #5 -185 Bullock Dr., • McCowan & Hwy 7

Get your FREE Drive Clean Test

905 477-4997 #3- 271 Amber St., • Warden & Denison

COME TEST DRIVE IT TODAY! 1-888-378-0692 WWW.DVNHYUNDAI.COM

OPEN HOUSE

BB BQ B 1 1 Q 11aam m-3 -3pm rizes

Inspired Outdoor Living

SATURDAY, MAY 13th 8 am to 4 pm

Meet the Suppliers and Consult With The Designers

the Tax Event - One Day Only!

Save On Natural Stone Products:

Picked up Prices - Delivery Extra Save the Tax Event Exclusive to Homeowners Authorized Dealer

Live radio broadcast on location

905-887-3404 www.404stone.com

Delivery Available N

404

STOUFFVILLE RD. WOODBINE

• Random Flagstone • Square Cut Flagstone • Steps • Armour Stone 25% off mix & match Hand Stack Garden Stone

yorkregion.com

pm

Door P

WARDEN

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

4

407

2686 Stouffville Rd. facebook.com/404stone

EDUCATION

5

Scientist says the major element missing from science class is the science TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Chris McGowan is determined to save science class.

The Aurora scientist claims the current science curriculum taught in the classrooms of Ontario schools is failing students and causing fewer students to embrace the sciences in post-secondary studies. Before retiring as the dinosaur curator at the Royal Ontario Museum and professor of zoology at the University of Toronto, McGowan had never examined the education system’s science curriculum - that was until he was preparing to speak at the annual meeting of the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario.

"On checking the curriculum while preparing my talk, I discovered little that resembled science," he said. "Instead, I found a confusion of sociology and misunderstood science. I had not seen such nonsense since battling the creationists in the 1980s."

Many science teachers have confided in him, stating that when the classroom door closes they teach science the way it is meant to be taught. However, these teachers are still required to test the students on the subject matter laid out by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

There are several things

Steve Somerville/Metroland

Local scientist Chris McGowan of Aurora gazes at one of his favourite creations: a tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur – known as Norman – he made from chicken bones. He worries that the lack of hands-on opportunities to discover science will cause students to become disengaged in the field.

McGowan believes that have led to the current state of the unengaging science class. First and foremost, the curricula have been designed by an education consultant, not a science teacher or scientist who specialize in their field. This has caused a shift from a teaching plan designed for future scientists with specific science basics that are built upon year after year, to a science-for-all plan that covers more topics with less depth. For example, instead of just teaching chemistry, physics and biology, the curricula are including engineering and technology alongside the basic teachings in what is now referred to as the STEM focus.

"It is turning intuitive students off science," he

said. "With the world facing issues like global warming, we need more scientists, not fewer."

Perhaps even more alarming is the lack of hands-on experiments conducted in the classroom. It makes sense to learn theory before applying what student have learned in the lab, but now students aren’t getting the chance to test out their theories in a lab setting.

"My 13-year-old grandson has a passion for science and is a very bright lad," McGowan said. "But last year in science class, the only experiment he conducted was weighing a glass of water, adding salt and then reweighing it.

Whatever happened to learning by doing?"

Professor Sushanta Mi-

uating from high school and entering their first year of university science studies. Many lack the strong calculus background and the understanding of basic science required to thrive at the post-secondary level, forcing professors to focus on the basics rather than building upon a solid foundation.

When building a house, one needs a strong foundation before laying the bricks.

Mitra says there is a need to review science curricula, which haven’t been overhauled since 2008, and he believes technology should be a prominent element.

Mitra has been working with the York Catholic District School Board and a

tra, York University associate vice-president of research and micro and nanotechnology for social innovation, supports McGowan’s call for more practical opportunities in science class.

"Very solid labs allow students to fiddle and learn from failure, in turn gaining knowledge," he said.

"Students gain confidence and learn by doing."

This generation no longer follows a single career track and need to have the skill set to be flexible, Mitra added. This includes critical thinking skills, innovative thinking and the ability to test theory to find solutions for real world problems, skills developed in the lab.

There is an education gap between students grad-

private-sector partner to develop and implement the use of science-specific apps to enhance science lessons.

"Textbooks are static, and students can’t change a parameter in a textbook," he continued. "These apps will give them that ability, create a specialized and customized learning experience as well as bridge the equation to allow students to connect the dot between theory and practical science."

McGowan put his thoughts on paper and released a book, Saving Science Class, after finding his concerns were falling on deaf ears after meetings with two different education ministers. In it, his solution brings the focus back to conducting real, hands-on science in the classroom by mirroring the Nuffield Science Teaching Project in the United Kingdom, where working scientists acted as resource personnel for teachers designing curricula.

Education ministry spokesperson Heather Irwin said overall secondary school enrolment has increased by almost 3 per cent over the past five years and that the Programme for International Student Assessment 2015 results show Ontario students rank among the top international English-speaking jurisdictions in science achievement.

The curriculum is based on strands including a focus on scientific investigation skills and hands-on learning experiences throughout all courses from Grades 1to 12, she added.

It has yet to be determined when the next cycle of curriculum review will be.

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

Is science class failing students?

AGINCOURT “The Dealer Price is the same as My Price?!”

Your Price

2017 Santa 2 Fe Sport

SeeYourInvoice.ca 5-YEAR/100,000 KM Comprehensive Limited Warranty††

Ultimate model shown ♦

5-YEAR/100,000 KM Powertrain Warranty

DEALER INVOICE For in Dealer Invoice Price adjustments on all 2.0T trimsΩ

Get

0

%

Financing

$

+

36

Months†

5,000

5-YEAR/100,000 KM Emission Warranty

Dealers may charge additional fees for administration of up to $499.

C h a r g e s m a y v a r y b y d e a l e r.

Available Features: • Multi-view Camera System • Lane Departure Warning System • Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go capability • Autonomous Emergency Braking

5-year/Unlimited km 24 Hour Roadside Assistance

Price adjustments of $5,000 available on finance and cash purchase only of in stock 2017 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T trims. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on 2017 Santa Fe Sport Ultimate models with an annual finance rate of 0%. Weekly payments are $267 for 36 months. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $41,637. Cost of borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery charge of $1,905, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees, and dealer admin. Fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ♦Price of models shown: 2017 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate are $46,637.

2730 Markham Road (One traffic light North of Finch) 416-291-2929 • www.agincourthyundai.com

yorkregion.com

r Deale Price

Dealer is reimbursed a holdback amount included in invoice price by the manufacturer for each vehicle sold*

The New

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

6

city page news & announcements

• 9 0 5 . 4 7 7. 5 5 3 0 • m a r k h a m . c a

COUNCIL Markham Council, Standing Committee and several Advisory and Sub-Committee meetings take place at the Markham Civic Centre and are open to the public.

Monday, May 15 9 a.m. - General Committee Meeting Proclamations Nursing Week (May 8 - 14) Be Kind to Animals Week (May 6 - 12) Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day (May 25) Contact the Clerk’s Office at 905.475.4744 for a complete listing of all meetings that residents are welcome to attend.

For meeting agendas and live streaming Council and Standing Committees, visit markham.ca

Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception Saturday, May 13, 2017 | 6 – 8 p.m.

RSVP @ varleysummeropening.eventbrite.ca

Mother Tongue Jon Sasaki: Things Saved For A Rainy Day Present | Perfect | Continuous FREE ADMISSION 216 Main Street Unionville | varleygallery.ca

an Ontario government agency un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario

Opening Reception Sponsored by

eWASTE

RECYCLING EVENT

Safely & responsibly recycle your unwanted electronics

SUBMIT your building permit or planning application online.

REVIEW, track, and edit in real-time, from anywhere 24/7.

Coming Summer 2017

APPROVED plans are electronically stamped and notiďŹ cation issued by email.

markham.ca/eplan

Markham Village Depot 6041 Highway 7 East

We’re revitalizing our older parks!

Full list of accepted items on markham.ca

Help us decide where

Sponsored by:

Choose two city parks from an eligible list in your neighbourhood and complete the short survey at

markham.ca/publicrealm

yorkregion.com

PAPERLESS END-TO-END AUTOMATED PROCESS FOR BUILDING AND PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Jihee Min, Umma (Mother) (detail), 2017, screen print on fabric, music box parts, wood and beads, dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist.

May 13 & 14 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SURVEY

Markham’s NEW ePLAN Online System

HAVE FUN WITH US THIS SUMMER! Register now for Summer Camps, General Programs & Fitness Classes

Register May 23 for Swimming Lessons

markham.ca/recreation

Find out how you can celebrate in our city! markham.ca/canada150

Rain Barrels starting at only $55 up to 75% off retail price Order online at rainbarrel.ca/markham before May 19, for a May 27 pick up at 8100 Warden Avenue, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon $10 from each sale will be donated to Markham’s Cat Adoption & Education Centre

GETTING IN MCHAPPY DAY SPIRIT

7

www.dixongarland.com | 905-294-2030

Roger Keeley of Ronald McDonald House shows off his Ronald McDonald happy socks, part of the McHappy Day campaign at the Warden Ave and Hwy. 7 store in Markham Wednesday.

Event organizers Jim and Janet Doherty and owners Todd and Marcia Finlayson joined Keeley.

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

Dixon-Garland Funeral Home

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.

Steve Somerville/Metroland

John Burroughs

FOR MORE INFORMATION TO ADVERTISE IN YORK LIFE PLEASE CALL 905-943-6100

yorkregion.com

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

8

EDITORIAL | OPINION

• OUR VIEW •

ABOUT US

Amnesty needs to be part of pot plan When the federal Liberals first broached the notion of legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Canada, one of the rationales for taking that position was the need to stop persecuting users for possession of small amounts of pot.

Saddling non-violent people with criminal records for holding small amounts of a substance found to not be harmful for most users (and in the process tying up law enforcement and court resources) was an approach that had long outlasted its usefulness.

So it seems more than a bit strange that, having released its blueprint for legal weed, Ottawa has taken no steps to help those people.

For the next year or so, police can continue to arrest and charge Canadian pot smokers for behaviour that, at some point during the summer of 2018, will likely become completely legal. As a matter of fact, even after recreational marijuana becomes available at your local store (LCBO perhaps?), pot possession and use outside of the regulatory guidelines will remain a serious criminal offence.

So, those hoping that Liberal sensibilities on pot would lead to a blanket amnesty and the removal of criminal records for possession of small amounts were hoping in vain. Amnesty is not on the agenda, says Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale.

The question is why not?

It makes sense to manage this cultural transition cautiously. Ottawa should absolutely address drugged driving and the use of weed by minors. It’s evident that too many Canadian teens, ages 15-19, are using marijuana. (Some estimates suggest 22 per cent of youths in that age group have smoked pot in the past year). Pot can impact maturing brains and exacerbate pre-existing mental-health issues, such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders, warns the Canadian Psychiatric Association, which advocates use be restricted to ages 21 and older, and THC potency levels restricted.

And we appreciate that even a government that supports legalization doesn’t want to appear as an advocate for drug use.

But it’s nonsensical for this government to sustain an unjust policy that helped spark its interest in legalization in the first place.

Criminalizing people for possessing small amounts of pot was unacceptable before Justin Trudeau became prime minister and remains so.

The Markham Economist & Sun, published every Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 100 community publications across Ontario.

The Markham Economist & Sun is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca

newsroom@yrmg.com facebook.com/yrmgnews @yorkregion

• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Green space part of what makes Markham great April 19, like any weekday, I got off work and was driving home. As I was heading east on 16th Ave, I saw something that caught my attention - a deer, yes, a deer!

It was peacefully eating grass inside York Downs Golf Club. I could not believe my eyes, but I also had to remind myself to keep my eyes on the road since it was rush hour.

At the same time, the feeling of sadness hit me.

What will happen to these wild animals when the golf club is developed into houses and condominiums in the near future?

I know that developers, like all businesses, want to generate income.

The hard question is: How can we protect our environment at the same time?

What makes Markham a great place to live is not only a combination of the people and facilities around us, but also the precious green space around us.

What can we do to keep this city beautiful the way it is?

Alice Lee Markham

A warning as mosquito season draws near A word of warning as mosquito season approaches.

Last September, my dear friend called me to take him to MSH Emergency. I thought he had a stroke by the jumbled

yorkregion.com

CONTACT US Markham Economist & Sun 580B Steven Court Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z2 Phone: 905-853-8888 Fax: 905-853-4626 Web: www.yorkregion.com

Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 200 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters.

speech.

As we waited and tests came back, he continued to get worse. Tests revealed no stroke but possible meningitis. Long story short, further tests revealed West Nile encephalitis. Inflammation of the brain caused by West Nile virus.

Where did he go on vacation you ask?

Right here in his own driveway. Raymerville area of the City of Markham.

Chances are you will get-flu like symptoms or not even know you have West Nile virus. That’s what they tell you. Right?

What you don’t hear is that if you have a compromised immune system (i.e. cancer survivor) or are older then your risk is much higher.

My friend stayed at MSH for one month, lost 50

pounds, and at one point had a temperature of 106 F. Too weak to walk or even feel like eating. And he had to use a wheelchair.

He then transferred to Toronto Rehabilitation Hospital on University Avenue in Toronto for one more month. He regained strength to walk, speech therapy and started a slow road to recovery. Brain injuries can take up to two years recovery time.

I am writing this to make readers more alert: Use insect repellent and remove standing water.

I, too, didn’t take West Nile very seriously until I saw it almost take my friend’s life .

West Nile virus is here in Markham, so you do need to be careful out there.

Tracey Rosato Markham

WHO WE ARE Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please e-mail customersupport@metroland. com or call 1-855-853-5613.

Publisher Dana Robbins General Manager Shaun Sauve Director of Advertising Amanda Smug

Editor-in-Chief Metroland Central Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief York Region Lee Ann Waterman Managing Editor Ted McFadden

Director Distribution Mike Banville Director Creative Services Katherine Porcheron Advertising Manager Mara Sepe

HAPPYMOTHER'S DAY SALMONNEPTUNES

I wanted to wish a very happy Mother's Day to all the special ladies, but in particular my own mother, Cathy. I'm not just saying this because she signs my pay cheques but I am constantly amazed with the grace and integrity that she exemplifies on a daily basis. She is my rock and a big source of inspiration for me. This week we'll be featuring a lot of her recipes and favourites, as well as some of her mother, Doreen's as well.

I believe that you all know Charlie, our token Englishman, avid West Ham fan, man about town, and butcher-fishmonger extraordinaire!

He has prepared several batches of our famous Salmon Neptunes which are Jail Island salmon fillets from the East Coast stuffed with a mixture of shrimp, crabmeat, lemon and dill.

Charlie will be providing cooking instructions as well as updates on all English football scores!

PER LB Featured at:

$

BURGERS

1999

Being my parents’ favourite child is a crown that weighs heavy on my brow, especially on my favourite holiday of the year, Mother’s Day. Every year I forgo a trip to the mall and spoil the #1 woman in my life with an elaborate BBQ dinner prepared by yours truly.

The perennial star is a Chicken Burger that I mix with homemade basil pesto, parmesan cheese (the real stuff) and a touch of vibrant lemon zest. She loves it so much that she overlooks that I’ve been a cheapie and taken the easy way out, sourcing all the ingredients free of charge from her store (Cathy’s a big fan of frugality, what can I say?). This year I’ve gone one step further and put the very same burger on PER LB special so I don’t have to mix it myself! Featured at:

$

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

Supplied photo

Liang Jiang of Markham won $50,000 recently playing an Instant Lotto Game.

Man wins $50,000 in Instant Quest for Gold lottery TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com A Markham man is $50,000 richer after playing the Instant Quest for Gold Crossword lottery.

Liang Jiang of Markham won the prize recently.

"I enjoy playing Instant scratch games because they are enjoyable," said Jiang.

"I purchased three Instant Quest For Gold Crossword tickets and the second ticket I

scratched was the big winner. Once I saw the confirmation on the ticket checker, I knew for sure that I was a winner. I asked the retailer to validate my ticket and the terminal froze. OLG called the store to speak with me. I was thrilled."

He said he plans to do home renovations and take his wife out a fancy dinner with his winnings.

The winning ticket was purchased at V-Mart Convenience on Fenton Road in Markham.

MICHAELS CORRECTION NOTICE In the Michaels ad starting on May 5, 2017, the reg. price of the Deco Pen by The Happy Planner™ was stated in error on page 1. The correct reg. price is $9.99. The dates for Camp Creativity are also stated in error on page 5. The correct dates for Canada are July 3 - August 18, 2017. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

MICHAELS CORRECTION NOTICE In the Michaels ad starting on May 5, 2017, the free Precut Mat 8x10 matted to 4x6 Opening that we show in the tab with the “I LOVE MOM” on it is not in stores.

We are offering the following substitutes for them: SKU 10083820 MAT 8X10 5X7 SNGL WHITE REG. 4.99 and SKU 10083921 MAT 8X10 5X7 DBL WHITE REG. 7.99. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We Restore Your Perfect Eyesight Within 5 Days WITHOUT Laser Eye Surgery!

For children and adults too!

Call for your free consultation.

399

CHEESE, PLEASE

25%

25% WHAT'S INBLOOM?

OFF

SIRLOIN

Admittedly not the most tender cut, but undeniably versatile, Cathy finds the flavour very pleasing. She likes it thick-cut, grilled medium rare and most importantly, prepared for her without any dishes left in the OFF kitchen afterwards! Reg.$12.95/lb

20% WHAT'S IN THE DELI? CATHY'S PIZZA

The aforementioned Mother’s Day chicken burgers are always served alongside one of my mom’s best recipes, Cathy’s Summer Corn Salad. We roast cobs of fresh corn, shave off the kernels and toss them alongside sweet onion, tomato, peppers, mustard and fresh basil in a light rice wine vinaigrette. Have to hand it to my mom on this one, it’s impossible to stop eating after the first bite! Reg. $1.99/100g Next up, we’ll have a Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup. Not reinventing the wheel here, but you can’t go wrong with our homemade stock.

Reg. $8.99/900ml Next up we’ll have Kulam’s mother’s recipe for Chicken Curry. This is an authentic curry done with no shortcuts. Tangy coconut milk, fresh lime, a touch of spice. Reg. $9.99/500g Our salad dressing will be Doreen’s Asiago Caesar Dressing. Although I was preaching the simplicity of her recipes, one of my first jobs at the store was to master this recipe and I couldn’t get over how many little ingredients there were to get the perfect balance of creamy, garlicky goodness.

Reg. $5.99/250ml We’ll have another one of Doreen’s signature dishes, her Beef, Beer and Onions. Carol, Cathy and Mike all get glossy-eyed when this is brought up as it’s so freaking tasty. A rich beef stew cooked down onions, and a pint. Best served with…you guessed it…a beer! Reg. $10.99/4x5 Our green salad of the week is a can’t miss.

Kulam’s Frisée-Lardon Salad is everything that is great about French cooking. You’ve got thick cut, slowcooked bacon, a soft-poached egg whose yolk mixes in with the dressing upon poking it (mmm…), crisp lettuce in a sherry vinegrette.

Serves two. Reg.$14.99/container From our freezer section, we’re doing turkey in a big way this weekend. We’ll have our gluten-free answer to a chicken noodle soup, our Turkey and Rice Soup (Reg.$8.99/900ml). We’ll also have our Turkey Lasagna (Reg. $16.99/8x5 foil), which doesn’t sacrifice any of its delicious heartiness despite being lower in fat than its beefy cousin.

Several years ago I asked my mother to design a namesake pizza for Mother’s Day and I have to hand it to her, I was blown away with what an excellent combo it was. So good, we kept it on the menu as the Calabrese Pizza. We take our mild Italian sausage and crumble it with sundried cherry tomatoes, taggiasche olives (the sweet little black ones in olive oil), spinach sautéed with garlic and bocconcini cheese.

EACH Thanks Mom! Featured at:

$

749

Only three things in life are certain: death, taxes and Cathy having enough grated Parmesan in her fridge to endure a nuclear holocaust. Seriously, there’s at least three tubs in there at all times.

She liberally puts it on all her salads, pastas and judging by the vastness of her stockpile might even have it in her morning coffee, who knows? You too should get some to hoard this week as we’ll be grating it by hand and having it at Reg.$6.99/100g and OFF Reg.$5.99/100g per piece.

We’ll also have another one of Cathy’s faves, the Provolone Piccante Aurrichio. This is one of my alltime favourites as well, and it dissuaded me of all my preconceived notions of provolone being a bland mozzarella ripoff that reeks of feet. The piccante is aged an extra month, which gives it a drier texture and an intense flavour. This will really shine when shaved on a salad or pasta. Reg. $6.99/100g

PRIME

ALL 25% OFF

1099

AISLE FOUR!

We’ve picked two of our most exclusive lines to feature that are perfect as a little something for mom! Firstly we’ll have Sloane Tea. This line was brought to our attention by Linda and Karen and has received universal acclaim by all who’ve tried it. Crafted by a tea sommelier (something I didn’t know existed until just now), they have black, green, white and herbal blends to delight even the most discerning palates. I’m a sucker for the Masala Chai while Linda swears by the Rouge Provence. Might I also add that the tins these are packaged in are totally gorgeous!

OFF Reg. 18.99 each

25%

We’ll also be featuring some amazing local product from Provisions Food Co, a family operation based in Niagara, that crafts the tastiest condiments (Red Onion Jelly and Pear Jam), Pickles (Baby Dills and Bread & Butter) and Shortbread Cookies (Fig & Blue Cheese, Cheddar & Thyme or Parmesan Rosemary). I’m a huge fan of their product and not just because I have a massive crush on the lovely lady who occasionally comes and does demos at the store.

OFF Reg. $5.99-7.99 each

25%

SUSHI

Sweet sales on succulent sushi!

We’ll have combo packs with 8 pcs California Roll and 4 pcs Salmon Nigiri. Reg. $10.50/ pack

$

100 OFF

It looks like the chance of frost is behind us.

Although it is still too early to plant on the ground, it is not too soon to plant containers for your front porch. What’s coming? Sunshine Kimberly Ferns, Geranium hanging baskets, and a big assortment of small pots to provide colour in your containers. An overwhelming amount of Japanese Maple Trees available in a variety of sizes, and lots of Succulents to do garden accents!

Also, although we took a pass last year, a sizeable order of cast iron pots, urns, and pedestals, including some cast iron rabbits are on the way.

Thinking about Mom, we have an assortment of fresh cut flowers and indoor gardens, orchid arrangements and unique seasonal floral baskets if you want to leave a lasting impression!

BAKING WHAT'S

THIS WEEK?

We’ll have a giant spread of desserts and sweets that will win over any mother! I’ve highlighted some options that are tailormade for your Sunday dessert.

Strawberry Shortcake - Traditionally “The Choice” for Mom! Layers of white sponge filled with diced fresh strawberries and whipped cream. The whole top is covered with glazed and chocolate dipped strawberries. sm:$19.99 and lg:$29.99 Heart-Shaped Cakes - We are making these in two different varieties: Vanilla with pink icing, and Chocolate Ganache, both decorated with fondant flowers and chocolate shavings. $19.99 Mousse Cakes – either Chocolate Raspberry (layers of dark chocolate cake filled with raspberry mousse) or Dark Chocolate (layers of dark chocolate cake filled with a double chocolate mousse). sm:$24.99 and lg:$34.99 Strawberry Grand Marnier Cheesecake - We make this with either shortbread crust or a flourless pecan crust. Make sure you specify your choice when ordering please. Grand Marnier infused diced strawberries in the cream cheese mix with a bit of orange zest, topped with a profusion of strawberries. sm:$19.99 and lg:$34.99 Pink Raspberry Present Cake - White cake layered with raspberry puree and vanilla icing.

Decorated like a box with a piped ribbon and fondant flowers. (This is the one I’ll be picking up!) $24.99 Fresh Fruit Flan - Shortbread crust brushed with dark chocolate filled with vanilla custard with a hint of Grand Marnier. Piled high with fresh strawberries and raspberries and drizzled with chocolate. $24.99 Mother’s Day Danish - Amazing creation with Cliff’s Danish pastry filled with Limoncello Custard and topped with fresh strawberry. $3.99 each

SPECIALS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY TO CLOSE, SUNDAY MAY 14

Dr. H. H. Walji Doctor of Optometry

Hours: Mon. ~ Fri. 8:00-8:00 | Sat. 8:00-6:00 ~ Sun. 9:00-6:00

4476 16th Ave. (Just W. of Kennedy) Dr. H. Walji, O.D., M.Sc, F.I.O.S.

905-940-0655

twitter.com/villagegrocer facebook.com/thevillagegrocer.unionville instagram.com/thevillagegrocer

www.thevillagegrocer.com

yorkregion.com

(905) 471-EYES (3937) 6633 Hwy 7 @Ninth line Markham Visit us at www.DrHWalji.com

My mother usually forgoes lunch in favour of a garden’s worth of vegetables, heaps of meat and a baguette for dinner (can’t forget the token glass of chardonnay either!)

Seriously…you wouldn’t believe a woman her size can eat that much in one sitting.

Instead we’ll feature the fave lunch of my grandmother, Doreen, the enduring matriarch of the VG. She may no longer work at the store, but her presence can still be felt in more than just her recipes that we still use to this day; it’s her keen attention to detail and the desire to always put the customer first that she’s instilled in our business and brought to the forefront of our ideology.

The hallmark of many of her recipes are the simple, no-nonsense way they were prepared. I don’t know if there’s one dish that shows that off quite so much as her Egg Salad. We hardboil eggs for this every morning, and chop them with a little bit onion, salt, pepper and mayo to a chunky consistency, because as Doreen would tell you, overblending an egg salad is a most egregious sin.

Doreen believed that a real Egg Salad Sandwich should be on fresh EACH sliced bread with only a little butter, no lettuce and most certainly no tomato. Featured at: Also…do not miss Fish and Chips at the café on Friday. We use fresh Canadian Halibut! $10.99 a plate…best deal in town!

$

9

CHICKEN PESTO

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

NEWS

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

10

Lyric. The world’s only 100% invisible hearing aid.

Clear, natural sound • No daily hassles • No batteries to change

Tuesday May 30, 2017 | 10AM to 2PM Markham Stouffville Hearing Services | 203-377 Church Street, Markham • Speak directly with Carol Wilson the Phonak Lyric expert on-site during the event!

BOOK YOUR COMPLIMENTARY SCREENING BY MAY 25, 2017

• A family member or friend is welcome to join!

• Free Lunch-Free Parking • You’re invited to attend our educational seminar: “Hearing Loss and Your Brain: “What’s the Connection?”

Learn About: • Risks to the Brain of Hearing Deprivation (Untreated Hearing Loss) • Latest Hearing Aid Technology for Communicating in Noise • How to Re-train your Brain

TORONTO

HEARING SERVICES

www.torontohearingservices.com

CALL US AT

647.699.3173 TO BOOK YOUR SPOT! A Member of

OTHER LOCATIONS ETOBICOKE West End Hearing Services 711-1243 Islington Ave. | 416.233.8581

NORTH YORK The Audiology Centre 340-1333 Sheppard Ave. E. | 416.498.4151

At Longman’s Markham Kia THE MORE YOU DRIVE THE MORE YOU SAVE!

Spring Special Swap Your Tires From Winter to Summer & Get Your Wheels Aligned at same time

ONLY $119.95 or Swap Out Your Tires For ONLY $29.95 DEPENDABLE,RELIABLE SERVICE GUARANTEED

Tire Storage Only $69.95 per season The Power to Surprise

yorkregion.com

Moments That Matter

5396 Hwy 7, Markham JUST EAST OF MCCOWAN

905 209-1890 www.markhamkia.com

CHARTWELL ROUGE VALLEY 5 958 16th Avenue, Markham 289-378-6654 • CHARTWELL.COM

11 | Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

yorkregion.com

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

12

MARKHAM HONDA WANTS YOUR CAR!

UPGRADE TO YOUR NEW HONDA TODAY New Car, Same, or Similar Payment

PUZZLERS Your weekly collection of brain-teasers!

SPRING SPECIALS OIL & LUBE SERVICE $68.88 PLUS TAX (SYNTHETIC OIL EXTRA)

$10.00 OFF WHEEL ALIGNMENT $10.00 OFF ON A BATTERY TEST Expires May 24th, 2017

WWW.MARKHAMHONDA.COM

www.markhamhonda.com • 1-877-607-8587

CLUES DOWN 1. Engine additive 2. Fashionable 3. Region 4. “Friday Night Lights” director Peter 5. __ fatale, French seductresses 6. A treeless grassy plain 7. Large flat rectangular strips of pasta 8. Eating houses 9. Divulge a secret 10. Beget 12. Midway between east and southeast 14. Container for shipping 19. Deceased basketballer Bison __ 23.

Neither CLUES ACROSS 24.

Large lizard 1. Protective crust 33. Assistants 25.

Licenses TV stations 5. Federal poverty 38. I (German) 26.

Express delight level 41. Small vessel 27.

Refusal of medical 8. “NCIS” network 43. Home to Deadwood assistance 11. This many makes 45. Vetoed 28. Upon a trio 47. Wings 29. Bright or deep red 13. Geological time 34. A way to sign 49. Vestment 14. Populous 35. Zhou Dynasty state Colombian city 50. Heavy cavalry 36. Shock therapy 15. Interviewer Morgan sword 37. Ocean 16. More (Spanish) 55. Deer native to 39. Basketlike boat 17. Not close Japan 40. Irish sport 18. Confined 41. Doctor 20. __ Farrow, actress 56. Spy agency 57. Was hurting 42. Middle day 21. One point east of 59. Famous New 44. Autonomous island southeast 45. Made of wood 22. Kinetic and elastic Yorker film critic 46. Meat from a calf are two 60. Liquefied natural 47. Inquires 25. Taking possession gas 48. Chinese dynasty of a property 61. Jewish spiritual 51. Swiss river 30. Associate of same leader 52. Prejudice rank 62. Male offspring 53. “The Wire” actor Idris 31. Uganda 63. Sense of self-esteem 54. Resistance fighters 32. Heads the 64. Cheek department 58. Criticize

COME TEST DRIVE THE NEW

2017 CRV

8220 Kennedy Road • Markham (Kennedy & 407)

2017 CIVIC

5-DOOR HATCHBACK

yorkregion.com

N

905-477-2451

www.markhamhonda.com

HOURS: Monday: 9am - 9pm • Tuesday: 9am - 9pm • Wednesday: 9am - 9pm Thursday: 9am - 9pm • Friday: 9am - 6pm • Saturday: 9am - 6pm • Sunday: CLOSED

Hwy

7 MARKHAM HONDA

FINANCING UP TO

te

ville ga Union

K en

ne

dy

407

R

d.

84

MONTHS

13

The Wills Lawyers A gentleman called in to a talk show to tell this sad and tragic story.

His sister and her husband asked him if they could name him as executor and guardian in their Wills, in case anything happened to both of them. They had two young children, Jake and Carrie Anne. The caller said that he was appreciative of their trust in him, and agreed to be named as both guardian and executor in their Wills.

At the time, both his sister and her husband were in their forties. The children were 11 and 13 years of age. It came as a terrible shock to the caller, when, less than a year later, he learned of a tragic car accident which claimed the lives of both his sister and her husband.

The caller was unmarried at the time, and Father & Daughter Team had a close relationship to Jake and Carrie Les & Michelle Kotzer Anne. As a result of the tragedy, he moved into his sister’s home to look after his niece and nephew.

Between the value of the home and the cashing in of the life insurance, the caller was looking after a sum which amounted to over two million dollars. He invested the money so there would be income to support college educations when the time came.

For several years, his relationship with Jake and Carrie Anne was excellent. Everything began to change after Jake turned 17. It was at that time that Jake became interested in what his parents’ Wills provided for. Each of the Wills provided that his parents would fully inherit from one another, but when both of them died, the estate would be equally divided between Jake and Carrie Anne. The Wills said that the children would get their inheritance at the age of 18.

Friction was building up as Jake’s 18th birthday was approaching. He demanded to know exactly what was in his parents’ estates and what was being done with the funds. Jake told the caller that the time for his independence had arrived, and he wanted to live in the house with his sister, and no longer needed the caller to act as guardian. Jake wanted his uncle to move out of their house.

The caller attempted to reason with Jake, but Jake was so insistent that his uncle move out, that he threatened to start legal action on the day he turned 18. Jake influenced Carrie Anne, and both of them made their uncle’s life as difficult as possible.

The caller had always loved and respected his deceased sister, and pleaded with Jake and Carrie Anne to think things out. Even though they were entitled to get their inheritance at 18, he offered to manage their investments for them, and do anything for them that they needed in order to have a secure future. However, both Jake and Carrie Anne rejected his offers and demanded that he turn over all of their money the moment they were entitled to it. The caller tried his best, but he could not fight what the Wills provided for, and he left the home, after several years of looking after the children.

The caller turned Jake’s inheritance over to him as soon as Jake turned 18. Up to this point, as a result of careful management, these investments steadily increased in value.

The caller was still looking after Carrie Anne’s money and learned from the financial institutions involved that Jake had cashed in all of his investments.

The caller’s relationship with Carrie Anne was hostile and strained during the last two years he had looked after her money. She accused the caller of mismanaging her money.

By the time Carrie Anne turned 18, the caller was more anxious than she was to wash his hands of this estate. He turned her inheritance over to her the day she turned 18. At that time, she was involved with a man in his forties.

The caller next learned that Jake had been involved with drugs. He had destroyed his car in an accident which occurred while he was drunk. He had been sued by the innocent victims of that accident and there was no insurance to back him up because of his being impaired by alcohol. As well, Jake stopped his education after high school and began a life of petty crime. He had twice been arrested for shoplifting. It looked like Jake was going to have to go bankrupt because he had squandered his inheritance and still had to face a lawsuit of the people he injured in that car accident.

Carrie Anne moved to Europe with that older man, and the caller heard from her when she asked his advice on how to deal with her brother. Jake was demanding money from her because of the fact that he was broke. She did not want to deal with him. She was coping with her own problems in Europe. Her boyfriend left her with a child and never married her. He had used her for her money. Once the money ran out, he left her. She was now a single mother with a young child of her own. Carrie Anne told the caller she was no longer on speaking terms with her brother.

The caller said that his sister and her husband could have avoided making the children their own worst enemies. Giving them everything at age 18 ruined their lives. The Wills could have provided that Jake and Carrie Anne would get their inheritance at a later age, when they would be mature enough to manage what was left to them.

The caller ended this upsetting story with this piece of advice, “Don’t think that the words in your Will are only words on a page, because one day, those words may come to life”.

Les Kotzer is a regular call in guest on the Barb DiGiulio show on Newstalk 1010.

If you do not have a will and are not sure where to start, we offer a free will consultation. We can sit down and talk about a will tailor made to your life situation. If you have a will and are not sure if it is up to date or a recipe for a potential family fight, we offer a free will review.

BOGO It’s back for a limited time!

EVENT

ACT NOW! ENDS MAY 26

BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% OFF WINDOWS and DOORS*

*Promotion applies to new orders only.

Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

ENTRY DOORS

WINDOWS

PATIO DOORS

Enter Yourself to WIN A $25,000 HOME MAKEOVER. No Purchase Necessary. Enter today at:

BROCKWINDOWS.COM *Prizing includes windows, exterior doors, siding, eavestrough, fascia and installation services.

The Trusted Team of the GTA & Surrounding Areas BOLTON • BRAMPTON • BURLINGTON • GEORGETOWN • HAMILTON • MARKHAM MILTON • MISSISSAUGA • NEWMARKET • OAKVILLE • ORANGEVILLE OSHAWA • PICKERING • TORONTO • WHITBY

Over 27 years experience, over 70,000 installs and 1000s of satisfied customers.

CALL BROCK TODAY!

1.800.449.3808 BROCKWINDOWS.COM

SHOWROOM HOURS: Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • Sat 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

yorkregion.com

Fish & Associates is located at 7951 Yonge Street in a turn of the century home with plenty of free parking. Michelle Kotzer can be reached by email at mkotzer@fishlaw.ca or telephone at (905) 881-1500 ext.22 and Les Kotzer can be reached by email at les@ leskotzer.com or telephone at (905) 881-1500 ext. 19. Please visit our website at www. willappointment.com for more information.

EASY FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC!

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

18 WAS TOO YOUNG TO INHERIT

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

14

(905) 946-8307 8 Chapel Place, Markham www.chapelplacedaycare.com

The Store That Makes You Smile!

Get Ready to Ride - No Licence Plate, No Insurance! reg. 1995

• ”Christian faith based, non-profit organization open since 1992”

Electric Scooters, ATV’s, Bikes and More!

$

72 Volt

reg. 1695 $

60 Volt On Sale $

On Sale $

• Licensed through the Ministry of Education

995

1795

• Hot Nutritious meals prepared on Site. Open all year 7a.m.-6 p.m. (exception Statutory/Civic holidays and Easter Monday).

• Registered Early Childhood Educators provide “Play-based Learning” programmes for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergarten and School-Age B&A, PA days and Summer Camp Programmes.

• Early Learning for Every Child Today (E.L.E.C.T.) is used as guide to set individual plans and classroom curriculum.

See website at www.chapelplacedaycare.com for outlines for each classroom

reg. $2095

Summer Camp -Registration is OPEN! (offered for children 6-12 years)

72 Volt On Sale $

reg. $1195

48 Volt

1795

• Field Trips, Science Experiments, Sports, Workshops, Magic Shows, Swim Lessons, Relay Races, Creative Play and Crafts.

On Sale $

795

KinderCamp - Registration is OPEN! Games, Crafts, Creative Arts, Magic Shows, Concerts , Play-based Curriculum!

Toddler Pre-School spots available. Call to book your tour today!

www.chapelplacedaycare.com

NEW LOCATION! NOW OPEN! 170 Bartor Rd, North York

Spring SALE!

647-466-1401 5460 Hwy 7, Markham

Meguiar’s Car Care Products OFF

25% from $7.99

All RedTek Products Save

RedTek Refrigerant R134A Compatible 2 for

$14.99

25%

Premium Brake Discs BUY ONE, GET ONE

50% OFF

Bosch Premium Brake Pads Save

25%

2 Year warranty

yorkregion.com

All offers valid until May 31, 2017 unless stated otherwise.

15 | Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

Did you know these are household hazardous waste?

When no longer needed, batteries become household hazardous waste.

Household hazardous waste does not belong in the garbage, in your blue box or down the drain. It should be brought to a depot location where it will be disposed of safely.

yorkregion.com

For more information on what household hazardous waste is and where to drop it off please visit york.ca/hhw or call 1-866-665-6752

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

16

OLD SCHOOL PRICES @

“It feels good to know it’s all taken care of.”

Markham Bo wl

By pre-planning your final arrangements today, you can save time and money - and provide greater comfort and convenience to your family.

10 PIN or 5 PIN 2.00 per game / per person

$

Get organized now with your FREE Planning Kit! 289-301-0808

(taxes included, cost of shoes $3.00) MON-THURS • 3:00PM-6:00PM

Highland Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery

Valid until June 24.

Not valid on Holidays & P.A. Days.

12492 Woodbine Ave., Gormley

highlandhillscemetery.ca

905-294-4556 www.markhambowl.com

Highland Memory Gardens 33 Memory Gardens Lane, Toronto

highlandcemetery.ca Arbor Memorial Inc.

Designer Roller Shades!* 50% OFF

Your

5762 Highway #7 (in Markham Shopping Centre, north side, just west of Hwy 48)

smile starts here

Voted BEST Bowling Centre for 20 years STRAIGHT!

Free whitening for new patients with cleaning. conditions apply

905-604-5788 Our services include:

Just Released!

New Fabrics & Colours for 2017!

FREE Remote with Powerview

Motorization™* *See store for details. Sale ends Fri. June 2/17 Unionville/Markham Showroom 4450 Highway 7 Unionville/Markham 905-475-2323

Shop-At-Home Service!

• • • • •

Dental Checkup and cleaning Emergency dental care Root canal treatments Braces Wisdom tooth extractions

Unit 7, 8261 Woodbine Ave, Markham L3R 8Z5 (@ Costco Plaza) | Tel. 905 604 5788 | www.tsmiledental.com

www.sunshade.ca • info@sunshade.ca

647-466-1401

CALL FOR STORE HOURS

The Store That Makes You Smile!

For the young....

and the young at heart

48V Electric Go Kart for Kids

4 Wheel Mobility Scooter for Seniors

Ages 5-11 3 Speed Settings

’

Ready to go Italian!

Dinner’s done!

… and don’t forget she 1990 deserves something sweet too!

Mother s Day Sunday May 14th

24V Adjustable Speeds Lightweight & Foldable

$995

$2,295 5460 Hwy 7, Markham

170 Bartor Rd, North York BY

65” PLDED6535

4K LED

898 EVERY tuesday is DAY!

yorkregion.com

$

#104545

SENIORS

60Hz 4 HDMI

(905) 471-3079 ~ 166 Bullock Drive www.novellodesserts.ca or follow us on Facebook

ASK FOR YOUR

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT!

A brand of Novello’s

“Making your Parties Tasteful since 1990”

17

PHOTO

Thursday, May 18

Tuesday, June 13

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

.

V.P S. Y! R. DA TO

Proud Moment

Dinner & Seminar Invitation

Erin Combs/Toronto Star

REGISTRATION: 6:15 PM • DINNER SERVED: 6:30 PM

Terry Fox’s dream has raised more than $700 million to date for cancer research, his foundation reports.Fox dipped his artificial right leg in the water in St. John’s Newfoundland on April 12, 1980.

He then ran through the Atlantic Provinces, Quebec and Ontario averaging an incredible 42 kilometres, nearly a marathon a day.

Then on Sept. 1, 1980 just outside Thunder Bay, Fox was felled with excruciating chest pains. Doctors confirmed the cancer had spread to his lungs. After 5,373 kilometres, Fox’s Marathon of Hope was over.

Fox lost his battle with cancer on June 28, 1981. He was 22.

Chapel Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Centre 8911 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, ON L3R 5G1 Our FREE SEMINAR will provide valuable information on a number of important topics!

Learn the parts of an effective estate plan:wills, powers of attorney, financial plans, final arrangements Tips on how to prepare wills & powers of attorney Impact of the new Estates Administration Act 2012 What’s new in estate law in Ontario How to help your executor by gathering information for them in advance How to save money and ease your spouse’s/family’s burden at the time of death Canada Pension and other benefits available Exclusive Offer to all Attendees! Everyone in attendance will also receive a 20%Savings Certificate to be applied towards any prepaid funeral contract. This significant offer can save you hundreds of dollars.

Complimentary dinner will be served.

Bring your family and friends.

Seating is limited, R.S.V.P. today! 416-356-1720 or info@chapelridgefh.com

Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre R

gh? u a L o eady T

Opening May12th Save $15 off per cpl with this coupon and a Gala Party - or -

Mothers Day Special May 14th BRING MOM FOR FREE!

We were spending too much time in the kitchen.

Ordering meals has put the focus back on enjoying our retirement.

(with the purchase of 2 regular price tickets)

Get delicious, frozen meals, soups and desserts delivered directly to your home.

Made for Seniors Request your FREE Menu Catalogue Today!

1-844-636-0699 HeartToHomeMeals.ca

Free Delivery*. No Obligation.

Delicious Choices. *some conditions may apply.

yorkregion.com

Reserve 905-472-3085 herongate.co Great Food * Great Shows * Great Price

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

18

Happy Mother’s Day

Greenhouses

Happy Mother’s Day

Mom

Best Selection of Quality

Celebrate

May 11–14 2017

Baskets • Planters Flowering Bags Annuals and Perennials Vegetable Plants, Herbs and Much More

ZWILLING® VistaClad 10pc Cookware Set REG $780 61% OFF 65020-307

SALE $29999 BONUS TWIN® Loft 20pc Flatware Set $165 Value TWIN® Flower Shears Assorted colours REG $18.50 46% OFF

TWIN® Grip Peeling, Paring & Utility Knives

SALE $999 40673-300

Assorted colours REG $13 23% OFF

SALE $999

BALLARINI 11” Sauté Pan with Glass Lid REG $145 51% OFF

SALE $6999 75000-560 MADE IN ITALY

STAUB 3Qt Cast Iron Tomato Cocotte REG $350 54% OFF

STAUB .5Qt Ceramic Tomato Cocotte REG $60 50% OFF

SALE $15999 SALE $2999 40511-774 MADE IN FRANCE

40511-855

BIG & UNIQUE BASKETS

ZWILLING® 10pc Cookware Set Plus Bonus TWIN® 20pc Flatware Set

WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

STAUB 4Qt Blue Cast Iron Universal Pan REG $320 43% OFF

BALLARINI 10” Crepe Pan with Stainless Steel Handle REG $75 33% OFF

SALE $17999

SALE $4999

40511-674 MADE IN FRANCE

75000-109 MADE IN ITALY

GIFT WITH PURCHASE* Spend $30 on TWEEZERMAN® at any ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS store and receive a lilac cosmetic bag. *Before tax; while supplies last.

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS Stores are your one-stop shop for all your kitchenware needs Shop Online 24/7 at www.zwilling.ca | Free shipping on purchases over $99 Vaughan Mills | 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive #261, Vaughan ON Outlet Collection at Niagara | 300 Taylor Rd #746, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON yorkregion.com

Benedetto’s

Offers apply to ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS in-store purchase and/or online at www.zwilling.ca; before taxes; may not be redeemed on past purchases; limited quantity; some exclusions may apply; not valid with use of promotional codes or other discounts. Sale runs from May 11-14, 2017 or while supplies last.

www.zwilling.ca

Benedetto's

12041 Woodbine Ave., Gormley (Half a mile south of Stouffville Rd, and 5 km North of Major Mac.) Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm • Sat & Sun: 8am-5pm

COMMUNITY

19

SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com They came from halfway around the world and have made a difference in their community.

On Tuesday, May 16, five South African ex-patriots will be honoured for their contributions. Aish Thornhill Community Shul will honour these men and women at the synagogue’s seventh annual tribute dinner.

The five people being honoured are; Moira Kirzner, Laurence Sacks, Marie Bickof, Gavin Opert and Gary Rewald.

Kirzner was born in Bloemfontein. For the past 30 years, the Kirzners have hosted Aish students for Shabbat and holiday meals. Kirzner is a sought-after speaker in the Toronto Jewish community. The Kirzners are pioneer members of the Aish

Thornhill Community Shul.

Laurence Sacks was born in Johannesburg. He is a founding member of the synagogue. Sacks was the first treasurer and later served as the shul’s gabbai, a person who helps run the synagogue. Marie Bickof emigrated from Johannesburg. She volunteers for Aish, Zareinu and DANI, which creates opportunities for adults with physical and or cognitive challenges.

Gavin Opert was born in Pretoria. He is driven by a passion for Jewish arts and culture. Opert is a founding member of DANI and serves on its board.

Gary Rewald was born in Johannesburg and began his singing career at age five and his conducting career at age 14. Rewald is a founding member of the Johannesburg Jewish male choir.

Rewald joined the Chabad Lubavitch of Markham choir and

founded the Toronto Jewish male choir.

The cocktail reception is at 6 p.m. with dinner following at the Chabad Lubavitch of Markham

at 83 Green Ln., Markham (Bayview Avenue and John Street) with a special performance by the Toronto Jewish male choir led by choir master Gary Re-

wald. There will be a dessert reception and casino night.

Email theshul@aish.com or call 905-764-1891 ext. 210 for more information.

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

Five South Africans of Thornhill honoured

Now Hiring Election Clerks Are you passionate, organized and looking for a way to engage with your community?

Apply to become an Election Clerk in an electoral district near you!

Election Clerks are key players in the coordination, implementation and execution of strategies and programs supporting electoral and referenda events.

For more information about this opportunity and to find a vacancy near you, please visit:

www.electionsontario.hrassociates.ca Aussi disponible en français.

uReport | Reader-submitted content

Applications due May 26th, 2017.

Submit your photos, videos, movie reviews, game reports and letters to: newsroom@yrmg.com

Elections Ontario is a non-partisan Agency of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. www.elections.on.ca

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOUTHLAKE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE

FOUNDATION BOARD SEEKS DIRECTORS Looking for an exciting and unique way to give back to your community and help transform lives? Opportunities are currently available for volunteer members to sit on the Southlake Foundation Board of Directors.

We are seeking dedicated individuals with a strong knowledge and background in finance, human resources or marketing that reflect the age, gender and cultural diversity in our community. You will participate actively in the governance of Southlake Foundation’s financial operations, donor engagement and fundraising activities, where public relations, brand building and fundraising skills are an asset. In addition to Board responsibilities, you will be expected to sit on one Board committee.

A time commitment of approximately 12 hours per month can be expected.

Together, we are on the cusp of a new beginning as we prepare to launch an exciting 10-year plan with new incoming executive leadership at both the Hospital and the Foundation. Bold goals will support vital upgrades to equipment and technology, as well as infrastructure developments across the hospital.

We encourage all interested parties to submit a resume or letter of application describing your background and interest

by May 31, 2017 to the Chair, Board of Directors, Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, 102-581 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P6 or by email to sfieldhouse@southlakefoundation.org.

Candidates will also be required to provide one or more letters of reference.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications received will be considered for the 2017/18 fiscal year (ending March 31, 2018).

CAA Store - Markham has moved!

Please visit our new store at:

8401 Woodbine Ave., Unit #2 (South of Highway 7, beside Goemans Appliances) For more information, call 905-305-7644.

Travel, luggage, travel accessories, insurance, Member services and more!

DISCOVER A NEW CAA RETAIL EXPERIENCE!

®CAA trademarks owned by, and use is authorized by, the Canadian Automobile Association. TM-1868

yorkregion.com

Southlake Regional Health Centre is a full-service regional hospital, serving more than one million residents of Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Holland Landing, Georgina, Oak Ridges and King Township. At Southlake Foundation, our mission is to inspire investment in Southlake’s future, and we are committed to supporting the

work of our hospital, with a vision to be the leader in transformative philanthropy.

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

20

Visit us online @ www.yorkregion.com

AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com

THE 2017 ESCAPE:

PART OF CANADA’S BEST-SELLING LINE OF SUVs

*

LEASE THE 2017

ESCAPE SE 4WD 201A

138

0.99 %

60 MONTHS

$3,650 DOWN

$

EVERY 2 WEEKS

APR^

+

$

750 SPRING BONUSΩ

OFFER INCLUDES $1,790 IN FREIGHT AND AIR TAX

SYNC® Connect† • SYNC® 3‡ • Reverse sensing system‡‡ • 1.5L Ecoboost® engine

To learn more about your choices, head to findyourford.ca or visit your Ontario Ford Store.

Our advertised prices include Freight, Air Tax, and PPSA (if financed or leased). Add dealer administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and applicable taxes, then drive away.

yorkregion.com

Grow your garden with local plant sales

Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). *Ford is the best-selling line of SUV in Canada based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report up to year end 2016. ^Until May 18, 2017, lease a new 2017 ESCAPE SE 4WD 201A for up to 60 months and get 0.99% APR on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada Company. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease 2017 ESCAPE SE 4WD 201A with a value of $32,389 (after $3,650 down payment or equivalent trade in and $0 manufacturer rebate deducted and including freight and air tax of $1,790) with an optional buyout of $11,267.26, monthly payment is $298.85, (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $137.93), total lease obligation is $21,595.18, interest cost of leasing is $973.44 or 0.99% APR. Additional payments required for registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Lease offer includes PPSA but excludes options, licence, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI, administration fees, and taxes. Some conditions and mileage restriction of 80,000 km for 60 months applies. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢ per km, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Ω Until May 31, 2017, Canadian residents may receive a $750 Spring Bonus towards the purchase or lease Available in most of a new 2017 Escape ( “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. Offer is not raincheckable. †SYNC Connect includes SYNC Connect service for five years; after which fees new Ford vehicles apply. ‡Features/functionality vary by vehicle/model. Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones. Message and data with 6-month pre-paid rates may apply. Optional Navigation system map updates cannot be received via Wi-Fi® and require a separate update. ‡‡Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. ©2017 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM subscription. logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2017 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

It’s time to start thinking about adding colour to your garden - a blank canvas waiting for bright wildflowers, scented herbs, and scrumptious vegetables.

With all the recent rain, the soil is well-saturated and the lawn a lush green - a great fresh start for gardens.

Take advantage of the number of the local garden and horticultural society plant sales taking place across the region, where quality and price can’t be beaten.

Ask a local expert on what type of plant would grow best in your garden.

Here is a list of local plant sales taking place across the region: • THORNHILL GARDEN AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY spring plant sale May 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thornhill Community Centre northwest parking lot, 7755 Bayview Ave., Markham • STOUFFVILLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY spring plant sale May 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Latcham Hall, 8 Park Dr. S., Whitchurch-Stouffville • SCHOMBERG HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY plant sale May 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Schomberg Community Hall, 25 Main St., Schomberg • RICHMOND HILL GARDEN AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY plant sale May 13, 9 a.m. to noon McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., Richmond Hill • NORTH AMERICAN NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY annual plant sale May 13, noon to 3 p.m.

Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham • NEWMARKET GARDEN CLUB annual plant sale May 28, 1 p.m.

Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket • AURORA GARDEN and Horticultural plant sale May 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aurora Home Hardware Building Centre, 289 Wellington St. east, Aurora

COMMUNITY

21 | Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

Strangers connect over steak and a dying man’s wish KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com

MAY 9 - 13 ONLY TH

ONLY FOR 5 DAYS NAL

Mike Barrett/Metroland

GET UP TO

AN ADDITIO

$

Chris Papadimitriou, dining room manager at the Richmond Hill Keg restaurant, was happy to help grant a Thornhill man’s dying wish for a steak dinner. at highways 404 and 7.

"Can you put one of your steaks in a blender?" she asked dining room manager Chris Papadimitriou.

Chris was a little taken aback by the unusual request, but when he found out it was for a dying man, he vowed to make it happen.

After some online research, he came up with an idea to grind steak with a little French soup base. He gave it a try in his restaurant food processor and it came out nice and smooth.

Excited, he called Angela back, but she was putting her children to bed at the time and her husband, Michael, was with his father at Hill House Hospice on the other side of town, north of Major Mackenzie in Richmond Hill.

No worries, Chris said.

"I’ll deliver it."

"I don’t want you to go out of your way," she said.

"It’s no trouble," he said.

"I’ll bring it over on my way home from work."

It wasn’t really on his way home. Chris lives in Pickering. But he didn’t tell her that.

"Hold on and I’ll get my VISA card," Angela said.

No need, he told her.

We’re happy to do this.

"I was floored to see such good human beings," Angela recalled.

Angela’s 8-year-old daughter was beside her mom in bed, listening.

"Mommy," she said, "I’m

going to marry someone like that."

"I told her, ’Absolutely, you do need to marry someone like that.’"

Chris doesn’t want any praise, though.

"At the end of the day, people do so many more important, bigger things. It’s kind of embarrassing, but humbling, too, and I’m just glad I could do it."

He had never been to a hospice before and he was impressed with Hill House.

It felt like a cosy home.

Angelo had been sleeping a lot as his body geared down, but on the night that Chris arrived with the steak, the elderly man was awake and alert.

They chatted a bit with Michael translating, laughed about how they shared similar heritage (Angelo from Italy, Chris from Greece).

"God bless you and God bless your family," Angelo said to Chris. "This is what life comes down to."

Angelo, meanwhile, hung on for a few days more - long enough to share his seasoned advice with his family, "get along with each other, love each other, respect each other" - longer than any of the doctors expected.

And each morning, he asked, what is the date today?

On Friday, April 28, he left them all.

It was his wife Rosa’s birthday.

th

1,000

$ OR

FWD LEASE A ROGUE S DOWN *

+

FOR 5 DAYS ONLY GET UP TO

4,500

CASH 5 DAY BONUS R ALREADY ON TOP OF OU RS GREAT OFFE

ROGUE

®

E FINANCE CASH ) TOTAL STANDARD RAT (EXCLUDING ROGUE S FWD ON SELECT ROGUE MODELS

WITH $1,995 FROM $244 MONTHLY ING ONLY PAY E LIK S AT’ TH

$

56 0% AT

APR FOR

WEEKLY

39 MONTHS

PAYMENT $ INCLUDES

500 5BONUS CASH DAY

SENTRA

®

$

SL model shown▲

FOR 5 DAYS ONLY GET UP TO

3,500

TOTAL STANDARD H RATE FINANCE CASELS ON SELECT SENTRA MOD (EXCLUDING SENTRA SV CVT)

OR

* SV CVT LEASE A SENTRA $995 DOWN

WITH FROM $202 MONTHLY ONLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING

$

47 0% AT

APR FOR

WEEKLY

39 MONTHS

PAYMENT $ INCLUDES

▲

SR model shown

500 BONUS CASH 5 DAY

SR model shown▲

MICRA

®

model shown▲

PATHFINDER

®

Pro-4X model shown▲

TITAN

®

FOR 5 DAYS ONLY GET UP TO

FOR 5 DAYS ONLY GET UP TO

FOR 5 DAYS ONLY GET UP TO

TOTAL STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH

TOTAL STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH

TOTAL STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH

2,500

$

4,000

$

11,000

$

VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER

HURRY! OFFERS END SATURDAY CELEBRATING 32 YEARS OF SERVICE 25 South Unionville Ave. – Markham 1-866-928-8174 www.villagenissan.com

Offers available from May 9 – May 13, 2017. Total Standard Rate Finance Cash on a 2017 Nissan Rogue // 2017 Nissan Sentra // 2017 Nissan Micra // 2017 Nissan Pathfinder // 2017 Nissan Titan consists of a combination of Standard Rate Finance Cash and 5 Day Bonus Cash. +5 Day Bonus Cash of $1,000/$500/$500/$500/$250 applicable when cash purchasing, leasing or financing a new 2017 Titan/2017 Pathfinder/2017 Rogue/2017 Sentra/2017 Micra between May 9, 2017 and May 13, 2017. Standard Rate Finance Cash discount of $10,000/$3,500/$4,000/$3,000/$2,250 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2017 Titan Crew Cab Platinum Reserve (AA00/AA50)/2017 Pathfinder/2017 Rogue SV AWD Moonroof, Technology and Family Package/2017 Sentra (except 2017 Sentra SR models)/2017 Micra (except Micra S MT) through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. Certain conditions apply. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD/2017 Sentra SV CVT at 0%/0% lease APR for 39/39 months equals monthly payments of $244/$202 with $1,995/$995 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $11,526/$8,854. Lease Cash of $500/$1,800 and 5 Day Bonus Cash of $500/$500 are included in the advertised offers. ▲Models shown $38,020/$28,025/$18,915/$50,52 0/$59,722 selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/ 2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00)/2017 Micra SR AT/2017 Pathfinder Platinum/2017 Titan Pro-4X(AA50). All Pricing and payments include Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,600/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.

yorkregion.com

As he neared the end of his life, Angelo Nocera had two simple requests.

He wanted to taste steak one last time, and he wanted to be with his wife on her birthday.

Neither wish seemed very likely.

Terminal cancer had taken away the 82-yearold’s ability to eat anything but puréed food, and his wife, Rosa, had passed away two years ago.

But thanks to human, and divine, intervention, the Thornhill man was able to have both.

Angelo was one of those salt-of-the-earth types, a man who loved life, loved his grandkids, his garden, card games and a good cup of coffee.

He’d come to Canada from Sicily almost 50 years ago to build a better life. He didn’t speak English, but he could work hard and that is what he did as a labourer all his life, raising three children with his dear wife Rosa until she died two years ago.

His daughter-in-law Angela Pecchia-Nocera remembers him fondly. He used to joke that they were two sides of one coin - Angelo and Angela.

"He was the kind of guy that when you visit him, you hadn’t even sat down yet and he was getting something out of the fridge for you."

Chances are, he’d offer you some of his homemade prosciutto or salami. Angelo loved meat.

Which is why, as he came to the end of his life and doctors said he had just a week or so left, he asked for one last steak dinner.

But before his family could make that wish come true, doctors told him he could no longer eat solids.

Puréed food only.

It’s a helpless feeling, knowing your loved one has no hope for recovery. You want to do something, anything, to make him comfortable. Angela called The Keg

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

22

Best summer activities to keep kids learning door education right now,” Halfon explains.

“Exposing children to nature is valuable, and science shows it’s good for children’s development.

Physical activity and exercise improve cognitive function, and being outdoors is also calming and relaxing for kids, helping with their mental and emotional well-being.” Bring your kids on a nature walk, play in the garden or head to your local park. Just remember to stay safe about the heat — make sure everyone wears sunscreen and drinks plenty of water.

Make a mud kitchen. Creating a mud kitchen in the backyard is a great summer activity. Place a plastic play kitchen or a variety of containers outside and let the kids get messy with sand, water and mud. It’s the perfect learning opportunity for young kids to use their imaginations and enhance their creativity, communication and collaboration. A mud kitchen also allows children to experiment with natural substances.

The warmer months when children are home for the summer can be an exciting but challenging time for parents. It can be tough balancing your wish to offer them a fun, active break while also limiting screen time and ensuring they learn a thing or two. Here, Shani Halfon, registered early childhood educator and professional practice analyst at the College of Early Childhood Educators, shares her top three ideas for an enjoyable and educational summer.

Plan for a rainy day. While outdoor play is great, some days it’s impossible to head outside, whether that’s because of rain, illness or a busy schedule. Design some fun indoor activities for the occasional day inside, like a cool sensory experience playing with modelling clay or goo. You can also bring nature inside, with materials like leaves and twigs that the kids can use for creative arts and crafts. Finding some rain gear may also allow you to get outside even on rainy days and go for a walk or jump in puddles. Find more information about registered early childhood educators at www.college-ece.ca.

Head outdoors. “There’s a big focus on out-

— www.newscanada.com

LADIES’ GOLF CLINICS STATION CREEK GOLF CLUB 12657 Woodbine Ave. North of Stouffville Rd. (10 minutes north of Markham)

START DATE

END DATE

DAY

TIME

June 6

June 27

Tue

6:30 p.m.

June 6

June 27

Tue

7:30 p.m.

June 7

June 28

Wed

6:30 p.m.

June 7

June 28

Wed

7:30 p.m.

GOLF CLUBS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE

yorkregion.com

ALL LESSONS CONDUCTED BY PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL LADIES’ CLINICS ARE DESIGNED FOR BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL GOLFERS.

4 ONE HOUR LESSONS

ONLY

99

$

99

+ HST

For more information regarding registration & location

CALL 416-728-0566 TODAY OR email bgross@clublink.ca

ALL LESSONS INCLUDE

VIDEO ANALYSIS

23 | Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

How to spur kids’ interest in the arts Art can enrich the lives of people young and old, male and female. The arts can introduce adults and children to different cultures and traditions, while also helping them to develop more fully as human beings.

While some may feel the benefits of the arts cannot be measured, studies say kids who are involved in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement than kids who are not involved in the arts. And though mathematics and science may not be the first thing people associate with the arts, kids involved in the arts are four times more likely to participate in math and science fairs than kids who are not involved in the arts.

Parents can do a lot to make art a bigger part of their kids’ lives. The following are some simple ways parents can bring more art into their kids’ lives. t +PJO JO UIF GVO Parents can make art more fun for kids by playing music around the house and singing and dancing alongside their youngsters.

In addition, read a book to or with your children and join in when they pursue other artistic endeavours, such as drawing or painting. t 'JOE MPDBM FWFOUT Peruse the local newspaper and other community-based periodicals for cultural

events for kids. Support local theatre groups by attending performances with your children and explaining to them that the performers live in the community just like they do. t 1JUDI JO XJUI MPDBM BSUT PSHBOJ[BUJPOT Local arts organizations typically rely on donations and volunteers to support their programs. Parents who want to instil a love of the arts in their children can help local organizations’ fundraising efforts and even volunteer their time if the opportunity presents itself. If possible, take kids along when volunteering so they can get some firsthand experience with the arts. t &ODPVSBHF LJET BSUJTUJD QVSTVJUT Some kids may decide to pursue artistic endeavours on their own, and parents can encourage such pursuits.

Celebrate your kids’ participation in arts-based activities in school and in the community, recognizing their hard work in the same way you would acknowledge their successes in the classroom and in sports.

Participating in the arts can benefit youngsters in various ways, but it’s often up to parents to instil a love of the arts in their children.

— MS

SSummer mm r Camp

$%& $

July 3 to August 25 - Register Weekly

Pre-School Summer Fun Camp

" " $

18 months to 6 years • Montessori program • Water Splash Fun • Arts and Crafts • Weekly themes • Trips and Visitors • Special events

'% " ( )$ *) + & & '$ ," ( %)$ )-

" " $*

" ' $$ " ( )- )

" " $%

" ' * " ( )- *)-

' ( %) )-

Elementary Summer Camp

! " #

!

Pre-School Camp: 905-474-3434

Elementary Camp: 905-470-1200

TCMPS.com

yorkregion.com

No Extra Cost before school program 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and after school program 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Ages 6 to 14 • NEW! Game Zone and Tiger Tracks • Recreational Swimming • Super Star Sports • Computer Craze • Mathematics and Language • Trips, Workshops, and Theme Days

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

24

QUALITY FRESH PRODUCE Premium Sweet

Sweet

Strawberries

Red Seedless Grapes

2

2

1lb Tub

FOR LESS

Plump n’ Sweet

Blueberries

5

6

$ 99

Pkgs

Ontario Fresh

Seedless Navel Oranges

Seedless English Cucumbers

99¢

$ 49 BUY FRESH

Each

FOR LESS

100% Pork, Traditionally Raised

Super Sweet

Jumbo or Organic Cantaloupes

Georgia Sweet

Super Sweet, Golden ld Ripe

Cored Pineapples

1

$

BUY FRESH FOR LESS

99

4

Each

Cut Seedless Watermelon

Organic Blueberries

$

¢

Per lb.

Y FRESH 2.18/kg BU

FOR LESS

Fresh Cut Tulips Assorted Colours

3/$ Bchs

10

955

SAVE $1.00

1

Per 100g

C

99

4

Pkg

$

OR

GA

Fresh From Ontario Greenhouses

Gerberas

Fresh Cut Iris

Geraniums

Pots

10

SAVE $5.00

9

99 Bch

SAVE $1.00

Schneiders

Fat Free Chicken Breast

1

$ 99 Per 100g

SAVE $6.00/LB

NI

Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops

Family Pack Boneless Chicken Breast

C

• Hormone Free • Antibiotic Free • Vegetable Grain Fed • Air Chilled

5/$ Pots

000

$ 49

3

Per lb.

7.69/kg

SAVE $1.00/LB

100% Beef, Traditionally Raised

Boneless Beef Short Ribs

7

$ 99

$

10 4 FROM OUR DELICATESSEN $

Per lb.

22.02/kg

Fresh

4” Pot, Assorted Colours

4” Pot, Assorted Colours

000

4

$ 99

SAVE $2.50/LB

BUY FRESH FOR LESS

Fresh From Ontario Greenhouses

4/$

49

Per lb.

9.90/kg

100% Chicken, Traditionally Raised

Fresh From Ontario Greenhouses

Medium Cheddar or Havarti Cheese

$ 49

NI

• Antibiotic Free • Hormone Free • Vegetable Grain Fed

THE BUTCH

Plump n’ Sweet

Fresh From Ontario Greenhouses

GA

BUY FRESH FOR LESS

Fresh

99

OR

FOR LESS

Vidalia Onions

Per lb.

2.84/kg

Atlantic Salmon Fillets

2/$ 00 BUY FRESH

FOR LESS

$ 29

Wyse Bay, Family Pack

St. Louis Style Pork Ribs

BUY FRESH FOR LESS

5

Fresh from our Gard Prices in effect Thursday, May 11th

YEARS

Extra Large Mangoes

5

facebo

®

87

Premium Sweet

2/$ 00 BUY FRESH

SAVE $5.00

1929 - 2016

FOR LESS

Sweet, Extra Large

340g Bag

CELEBRATING

2/$ 00 BUY FRESH

FOR LESS

Per lb.

3.29/kg

Large Cooked Shrimps

FOR LESS

Bananas

Per lb.

Y FRESH 1.24/kgBU

yorkregion.com

Per lb.

5.49/kg

Dole or Del Monte

1

Aqua Star, 31/40 Size

$ 49 BUY FRESH

$ 99 BUY FRESH

56¢

SUPER SPECIAL!!

Per lb.

17.61/kg

SAVE $5.00

Product of Italy Terra Ducale

Hand Tied Roasted Herb Ham

1

$ 99 Per 100g

SAVE $3.00/LB

1199

Per lb. g 26.43/kg

• Antibiotic Free • Hormone Free • Vegetable Grain

SAVE $1.50/LB

GOURME Emma

Cooked Fresh Several Times Daily

Smoked Emmental Cheese

Family Size Lasagna Tray

1

$ 99

Per 100g

$

99 5 1

5lb Tray

9271 Markham Road (at 16th Ave.) • 905-471-0777 • www.thegardenbasket.ca

SAVE $4.00

Regular Hours:

OR

Que Pasa

Organic Red Corn Tortilla Chips

GA

NI

C

1

$ 99

ook.com/gardenbasketfoodmarkets

425g

5

LESS THAN ½ PRICE

OR

C

Collector Tin

9

350g

Ara Azzurro

Granaria

Espresso Coffee

Nest Pasta

$

Cheese Bars

899

SAVE UP TO $4.00

1kg

1

1

$ 49

$ 99 250g

500g

GoGo Quinoa

Puffed Cocoa or Muesli 5 Grain Cereal

3

260-300g

$ 99 SAVE

$

SAVE $3.00

99

4

450g

Chicken Breast Cutlets

1

$ 99

• Hormone Free • Antibiotic Free • Vegetable Grain Fed • Air Chilled

In Store Made Sausages

• Antibiotic Free • Hormone Free • Vegetable Grain Fed • Gluten Free

MADE USING HIMALAYAN SALT

SAVE $2.00/LB

Aqua Star, Salt & Pepper

Breaded Calamari Fries Fed

$

99

8

600g Pkg

$

SAVE $2.00

99

4

Per lb.

11.00/kg

Sushi

899 Pkg

960ml

OR

OR

Organic Salsas

3

492ml

$3.50

Black River

GA

100% Pure Juices

NI

C

SAVE $1.30

La Preferida

$ 99

4

3/$ 000 SAVE

½ PRICE

GA

Black Cherry, Tart Cherry, Cranberry or Pomegranate

3

$ 99 SAVE UP 1L

TO $3.00

Lactantia

NI

SAVE $3.00

Cream Cheese

C

Brick or Tub

1

$ 99

227-250g

½ PRICE

Bonomelli

Nutella

Infused Teas

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

1

10 Pack

3

$ 69

½ PRICE

375g

SAVE 80¢

OVEN FRESH BAKERY Coco Bakery

In Store Baked

Ace Bakery

Dufflet Pastries

Luxury Macarons Gift Box

Croissants

Artisan Toasts

Assorted Cakelets

7

$ 99 6 Pack

SAVE $2.00

Mon. – Wed. 8 :00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Thurs. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sunday. 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Regular or Chocolate

3

6/$ 00

Selected Varieties

SAVE $1.70

$

499 150g

SAVE $2.00

$

1399 Each

We reserve the right to limit quantities. No rainchecks. Savings based on regular prices at conventional The Garden Basket Food Markets. Although we strive for accuracy in both copy and illustrations, errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any errors.

Specials only available while quantities last. Photos are representational only.

SAVE $2.00 16th Ave. Hwy. 7

Garden Basket

yorkregion.com

$

398ml

$ 49

SAVE $1.50/LB

ET-TO-GO®

8 Pcs Vegetable Roll & 8 Pcs California Roll

6x1.5L

9th Line

Per lb. g 22.02/kg

Fruit Nectars

SAVE UP TO $3.00

Markham Rd.

9

Del Monte

La Preferida

100% Pork, Traditionally Raised

Each

Mineral Water

Organic Beans

100% Chicken, Traditionally Raised

499

Goccia Blu

2

SAVE $4.00

$

$1.00

$ 99

HER SHOP

$ 99

600g

McCowan Rd.

4

945ml

C

SAVE $1.00

Spelt or Butter Milk

99

NI

$5.00

GoGo Quinoa Cookies 198g

Sunny Boy

Pancake Mix

$

GA

$ 99 SAVE

LESSTHAN ½ PRICE

1L

OR

YEARS

Black Diamond

NI

Organic Coffee

1

C

TO $3.00

Frozen Yogourt Sundaes

$ 69

NI

Each

Kennedy Rd.

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

GA

3

GA

$ 99 SAVE UP

$4.00

Kicking Horse

1929 - 2016

87

1L

OR

NEW!

Sunrise Breakfast Biscuits 175g Love Crunch Granola Bars 6 Pack

Chapmans

CELEBRATING

den to your Basket® h until Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 Filsinger’s

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$ 99 SAVE

Limit 6 Per Family

®

Nature’s Path Organic Granola Cereals 312g

Aurum

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

SUPER SPECIAL!!

2016

25

BRAND NAME GROCERIES

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

26

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR PERFECT PLANTERS, POTS & GARDENS, INDOORS & OUT!

3012 Kennedy Road, Toronto (Just north of Finch Ave.)

416-291-1270

yorkregion.com

Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday 8am - 5pm

www.valleyviewgardens.com

9,

9 $9

TODD A. GERRARD Sales Representative

(905) 940-4180 tagerrard@trebnet.com

LOCATED ON PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC IN DEMAND NEIGHBOURHOOD Minutes To Top Rated Buttonville Public School & Unionville High School. Newer Roof, Windows & Furnace, Huge Master Bedroom W/Ensuite, B/I Wardrobe & W/I Closet. This Home Is Spotless, Painted, Bright & Landscaped.

Close To 407/404, Shopping & Parks. Please Call For Private Viewing.

M SE 4P OU ~ 2H EN 13 OP MAY T. SA BEVERLEY & SEAN GONSALVES Sales Representatives DIR: 905.307.0230 OR 905.307.0237

8 SUTTON COURT, UNIONVILLE

Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

SU OPE N. N H 2-4 OU :00 SE PM

0 00

SUZANNA MAYA & ASSOCIATES Broker

1.800.544.9477

SA OP TU EN RD HO AY US 2-4 E PM Broker John@Procenko.com

905.472.7155 273MainStreet.com

Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

PAULA & KEN MONCADA

GREENPARK BEAUTY-5 BEDRMS, R E N OVAT E D K IT C H E N & BAT H S, BRAZILIAN HARDWOOD & PORCELAIN FLRS, OPEN-CONCEPT FLR PLAN, S/S APPLIANCES, DREAM BACKYARD OASIS! SALT WATER POOL, ENCLOSED S U N R O O M , I N T E R L O C K PAT I O, LANDSCAPED GARDENS, PIE SHAPED LOT! BRING ON THE POOL PARTY & SUMMER BBQ’S!! CALL THE HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY! KEN & PAULA MONCADA Happy Mother’s Day!

Sales Representatives

Off 905-471-2000 Dir 416-990-8636 Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

$1,388,000

H-U-G-E Lot

N

OO

S ING

M

KAREN HARVEY

CO

CPA, CGA, Broker

905.471.2121

Coming Soon to MLS * Robinson School Neighbourhood * Newer Home on Magnificent Lot! * Premium, Oversized 70x156ft * Stunning 2+1 Bungalow

John & Linda Hawco*

* Customized Kitchen and Baths

416-346-3581

* Upgrades Galore! A Must See!

* Formal Liv Rm + Fam & Din Rms * Will Sell With Rent Back Option

See Complete Photo Tour at:

Call John & Linda For Details

BuySellHomesinMarkham.com

And An Exclusive Showing

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM

49 REDWOOD LANE

RAVINE LOT

NAVEED AHMED* Direct: 416-720-6134 Office: 905-773-7771 www.ihomesgta.com HOMELIFE EAGLE REALTY INC, BROKERAGE †

$2

$1,050,000 PRIV. BACKING TREED TOOGOOD PARK.

UNIQUE,

GORGEOUS,

SPACIOUS, UPGRADED. FORMAL LIV/DIN,MAIN FLR. FAM. RM, LRGE UPGD EAT IN KIT. MASTER W/

DONNA LINCOLN*

HUGE ENS. & W/I CLOSET + W/O

Sales Representative

TO PRIV. DECK, FIN LOWER LEVEL,

905.940.4180

Selling Real Estate for Over 40 Years

3 BATHS, MAIN FLR. LAUNDRY. SKYLITES, ACCESS TO GAR.

$1,788,000

SPECTACULAR BACKYARD OASIS

0

,00

8 ,98

Stunning Executive Home On Prem Ravine Lot! This Bright & Spacious home boasts Luxury Designer Finishes With Brick Exterior. Beautiful Open Concept with 9ft celling, Eat in Kitchen With a Walkout To Deck. www.1743Esterbrook.com

4 OFFERS!

One of the best streets in Angus Glen, former model home featuring main flr. office, gourmet kitchen, custom cabinetry.

Betz ingrd pool w/ spa, granite waterfall & outdoor kit/bar & 8.5’x13’ gas fireplace. Incredible finished basement plus so much more. Pierre Elliott Trudeau SS-#3 Fraser 78 PETER ST., OLD MARKHAM VILLAGE Inst - 2015/16

D L O S

20 ROYAL TROON CRES.

yorkregion.com

Independently owned and operated

Rare 1/4 acre lot in Unionville’s Bridle Trail.

Premium court location, updated home featuring large living / dining rms, family size kitchen, 20’ x 14’ family rm w/12’ cathedral ceiling, finished bsmt, Roof re-shingled ‘15 plus so much more.

Markville SS-#6 Fraser Inst - 2015/16

$1,538,000

Suzanna Maya** 416.453.3424

ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM “BUNGALOW” - UNIONVILLE

WELCOME TO 11 CARPENTER COURT, MARKHAM E PM US 2-4 O H H EN 13T OP AY TM SA

27

Another “New” Markham Village Listing by John & Linda

SPECTACULAR ONE-OF-A-KIND HOME ON MAIN ST. UNIONVILLE

JOHN PROCENKO

Make Mom happy with year long park views in this backyard! Prestigious Unionville Estates Home on Large Pie Shaped Lot! Rarely Offered Backing Directly Onto an 18 Acre *P-AR-K* On Exclusive Cul-De-Sac with only 12 Homes. Mins. To Top Schools (Unionville H.S. & William Berczy), Toogood Pond, Main St. U’Ville, Shops and Transport. Immaculate and Well Maintained 4 Bedroom Home, Finished Basement. Lush Landscaped Gardens, Private & Tranquil Backyard w/Mature Trees & Scenic Year-Round Park Views!!

16 PADGET CRT. UNIONVILLE

Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage

“Raising the Bar” Virtual Tour available at www.suzannamaya.com

$1,498,000 This gem features stunning open concept main floor living w/13’ living room ceiling & 12’ family room ceiling. Beautiful hand scraped hardwood floors thruout. Executive kitchen w/quartzite counters, updated cabinetry & open to formal dining room w/ wet bar. Breathtaking treed & private back yard oasis w/ large interlock patio & salt water pool. Too many upgrades to mention. A must see! $2,988,000

*sales representative **broker ***broker of record

UNIONVILLE ESTATES – BACKS TO PARK

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4PM ~ 84 DELMARK BLVD.

Beautiful 4 bed in SherwoodAmberglen! Spectacular Updated 4 Bedroom Home Located In Sought After Sherwood-Amberglen! Original Owner Built By Greenpark 2523 Sq. Ft. “The York 3” Model. Fabulous Gourmet Kitchen Features A Centre Island As Well As Breakfast Area With Windows All Around. The Family Rm Offers Fireplace And Sliding Doors To Covered Patio. Main Flr Laundry W/Side Entrance. Basement Has R/I 3Pc Bath Plus R/I Fireplace And Direct Access (Walk-Up) To Garage! Pls call Todd for more details 416-802-2621.

Thursday May 11, 2017

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

SHOWCASE

Markham Stouffville Richmond HIll Thornhill

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

28

Markham Stouffville Richmond HIll Thornhill

SHOWCASE

Thursday May 11, 2017 *sales representative **broker ***broker of record

What to know when buying a heritage home Whether you live in a big city or a small town, the buildings around us are important markers of our national history. As Canada commemorates its 150th anniversary, make sure to explore some of the heritage buildings in your community.

Across Ontario, you’ll find residential and commercial buildings that tell you a story. The

Ontario Heritage Act grants local governments the authority to preserve heritage properties.

“These buildings may be significant due to their unique architectural features. Maybe they were built or designed by someone of note, or lived in by a historical figure,” says Ettore Cardarelli, president of the Ontario Real Estate

42 MONKMAN COURT, AURORA

Association. “What’s important to note is that heritage homes may be subject to certain provisions or perks.”

For example, some municipalities may offer property tax rebate programs or grants to help owners cover maintenance and conservation costs. A heritage home’s unique features may also help preserve its value, in addition to pre-

serving a piece of local history.

If you’re in the market for a heritage home, make sure to ask your Realtor about any provisions your potential home may be subject to under the Ontario Heritage Act. Learn more online at www.wedothehomework. ca.

— www.newscanada.com

NEW LISTING!!! OPEN HOUSE SAT MAY 13, 1-3 PM 36 FESTIVAL CRT., EAST GWILLIMBURY

ED AP T SH E LO E PI AVIN R

JOHNNY MOBILE

JULIE MINTSOULIS-JONES*

www.johnnymobile.realtor

www.listwithjulie.ca

Real Estate Sales Extraordinary Workmanship. Luxurious Custom Bungaloft w/Walkout Bsmt set in a Quiet Enclave. Over $300k Upgrades incl. Brand Representative New Master Chef’s Gourmet Kitchen. Over-Sized Italian Porcelain Tile & Brazilian Hardwood. Crown Moulding. Vaulted/Cathedral

905.727.3154

Smooth Ceilings. Connected by Walking/Biking Trails viewed from a Private Ravine Lot. Stone Facade. Large Covered Front and Rear Porch. Soaring Foyer w/Skylight. Opulent Finishes and Fixtures. Just under 5000sq.ft Finished. S/S Kitchen Appl: Fridge.

B/I Wall Ovens. B/I ‘Wolf’ 5 Burner Cooktop. B/I 900CFM ‘Sirius’ Hood Fan w/Custom S/S Canopy. B/I ‘Bosch’ Dishwasher. B/I ‘Magic Chef’ Bar Fridge. Washer/Dryer. California Shutters. All Elf’s. C/Vac. G.D.O.w/Remotes. Water Softener: Gas BBQ Hook-up

LIST PRICE $2,488,000

4 BED 3 BATH Don’t miss this brand new modern & stylish detached home in the charming 905.471.2000 enclave of Sharon Village, featuring a covered front porch, and walk out balcony from the bedroom, 9 foot ceilings on main floor, hardwood on main floor and upper hallway, smooth ceilings throughout, and much more. And a spectacular view of Sutton Group - Heritage Realty Inc., open space from your backyard!

Independently Owned & Operated Brokerage

$978,800

YOU’LL BE PROUD TO GIVE THIS ADDRESS!!

OPEN HOUSE SAT APR 13 & SUN APR 14, 2-4 PM • 185 PARK DR, STOUFFVILLE Welcome To This Meticulously Maintained 3 Bedroom ‘Fairgate’ Townhome Located In Mature Area Within Walking Distance To Schools, GO Transit, Parks, Downtown Shops and Amenities, Backing Onto Conservation “Lehman’s Pond”.

Three Generously Sized Bedrooms, Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances, Breakfast Area With Walk-Out To Patio That Looks Onto Your Beautiful Greenspace. Ready To Move In And Enjoy.

MARK CHRISTOFF Sales Representative

905-852-6143 1-877-855-6143 DIRECT 905-649-0094

Call Mark Christoff Direct For More Info 905-649-0094

$749,000

All-Stars Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

ARNOLD GOKUL Sales Representative 647

854 3304

arnoldg@thebrij.com

DEVIN CULLEN* www.devincullen.com

905.640.8900 416.219.2344 All-Stars Realty Inc., Brokerage

115 DONALD STEWART CRES., EAST GWILLIMBURY

Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

MAR MARKHAM VILLAGE BUNGALOW - $1,298,000

yorkregion.com

Rita Chemilian Broker

905-940-4180 DIAMOND AWARD 2014 - 2016 Celebrating 29 Years in Real Estate

Come see this beautifully renovated 3+1 bedroom Bungalow in the heart of Markham! Updated with a gorgeous custom kitchen featuring quartz counters & sit-up island, and has a fabulous openconcept family space. Renovated throughout, this home family-ready!

Brad Macdonald* David Macdonald*

905-910-1530

$849,900

3 YEARS NEW - HIGHLY UPGRADED 5 BDRM HOME OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4

$1,300,000

RE/MAX West Realty Inc,

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2:00 – 4:00PM Beautiful 3 bedroom home on family friendly crescent in Mount Albert.

Tastefully finished throughout.

Upgraded kitchen. Hardwood through main floor. Master feat. ensuite w/ soaker tub and huge walk-in closet with organizers. New deck. Fenced yard. Look out windows in basement.

Perfect home for a growing family.

Visit 115donaldstewart.com and book a showing today!

HWY 401 / WARDEN AVE. Impressive Home with 17’Ceiling and Skylight, Oak Circular Stairs to Both Levels, a Warm Family Room with Fireplace and Pot Lights, State of the Art Kitchen with S/S Appliances. Master Bedroom with Jacuzzi, Bidet and W/I Closet. Internal Access to Garage.

Aluminum Roof. Call Arnold Gokul at 647-854-3304 for more details.

10 ELMER DANIELS CRT. Stunning Executive home w/ 10 ft High Ceilings, Main Floor Den & Library, Gourmet Kitchen, Master Bdrm Spa Ensuite, Multiple Walk-Outs, Prof Finished Walk-Out Basement, Amazing B/Yard with Salt Water Pool, Hot Tub, Outdoor Kitchen & Lounge w/Gas Fireplace. $2,098,000

The Fully finished basement has an additional bedroom, bathroom and large recreation room with fireplace and walkout to the beautiful backyard. The large lot features a raised wooden deck, and is surrounded by mature trees for privacy.

29 MAJOR BUTTONS DRIVE

www.TheMacTeam.ca

IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN STOUFFVILLE OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4

Visit www.RitaChemilian.com for more info and photos

129 ALBERT ST - Custom built Bungalow Loft. 20 Years New. Built and designed by a Custom Home Builder for himself.

Nestled on the most perfect 106 x 99 ft lot on Quiet Dead End Street, Adjacent to Park and walking distance to Main Street Shops, Restaurants and Cafes.$1,598,000

29

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 13, 2:00-4:00PM

21 WALKERTON DRIVE, MARKHAM Desirable 2 Storey 4+1 Bedroom Home Located On Family Friendly Street, Backing Onto Milne Conservation Park W/ Walking Trails & Pond, Bright Living/Dining W/Hardwood Flrs, Bay Window, Family Size Kitchen, Large Sunken Family Rm. W/Gas Fireplace, Walk/O To Back Yard With Pool & Large Deck, Finished Basement W/5th Bdrm, 4Pc Bath Walk To Popular Roy H. Crosby Ps, Markville S.S., St Pat’s, Markville Mall, Foody Mart, Min. To 407/401 & Much More!

$1,538,000

Paul & Irene Love

7 BANFIELD AVENUE, MARKHAM

Paul & Irene Love

905.471.2121 416.826.7223

Desirable 4 Bedroom, 4 Level Side Split Located On Quiet Cul-De-Sac Backing Onto Milne Conservation W/Walking Trails & Pond. Bright Living/Dining W/Hardwood Flr, Picture Window, Family Size Kitchen, Lower Level Family Rm, W/ New Gas Fireplace & W/O To Back Yard Oasis/Ravine, Lower Level 4th Bdrm Overlooks Yard/Ravine W/Large Windows & W/O To Yard, Walk To Popular Roy H Crosby PS, Markville S.S., St Pat’s, Markville Mall, Foody Mart & More!

905.471.2121 416.826.7223

Sales Representatives

Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 14 1:00-3:00PM

76 WALKERTON DRIVE, MARKHAM Prime Location! 66’ Frontage, 2 Storey 4 Bedroom Home 1,793 Sq.Ft As Per Mpac. Located In Sought After Conservation & Quiet Neighborhood, Bright Dining/Living Rm W/Large Picture Window, Family Size Eat-In Kitchen, Sunken Family/ Rm. W/Stone Fireplace & W/O To Patio & Yard, Generous Sized Bedrooms, Finished Bsmt W/Large Rec Rm, Walk To Popular Roy H. Crosby Ps & St. Pat’s, Foody Mart, Markville Mall, Restaurants, Milne Conservation, Min. To 407/401.

$1,388,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 13, 2:00-4:00PM

Paul & Irene Love Sales Representatives

905.471.2121 416.826.7223

Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

$1,538,000

Sales Representatives

Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

Saturday • 2:00 - 4:00 pm

7 SPRING STREET, STOUFFVILLE Completely Renovated 3 Bedroom Home Set on a Beautiful Matured Treed Lot in the Heart of Stouffville in a High Demand Area!! Fenced Yard which is professionally landscaped plus an overhanging “Awning”. Storage Shed as Well!! 4 Car Driveway. Shingles 2016. Completely Finished Basement!! Close to All Amenities & Schools. A Must See! Ready to Move In! This One Won’t Last!!

$839,000

Kelly Burrows Sales Representative

Off: Dir:

905-640-0888 416-990-2682

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

This Weekend

Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 14, 1:00-3:00 PM

74 DALECROFT CIRCLE, UNIONVILLE Paul & Irene Love Gorgeous Monarch Built 3+1 Bdrm Home Located On Beautiful Family Friendly St., Walk To Historic Main St. Unionville, Toogood Pond. Stunning Kitchen Renovation (2017), All New Berber Broadloom Where Laid (2017) Light Fixtures (2017) Master W/4Pc Ensuite. Main Floor Hardwood, Open Concept Family Room W/Fireplace W/O To Landscaped Low Maintenance Yard. Professionally Finished Lower Level W/ Office (Or 4th Bedroom) Large Rec. Rm W/Built-In Shelves.

$1,468,000

Sales Representatives

905.471.2121 416.826.7223

Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

Home of tHe Week • 10 tHomas kinnear Crt., markHam speCtaCular pie sHaped property on sougHt after Court!

Private Backyard Oasis With Mature Trees, Interlocking Stone Patio, Inground Pool and Cabana.

Gorgeous Renovated Home With Gourmet Kitchen.

Featuring Ss Appliances, Centre Island, Quartz Countertops and Stone Backsplash. Updated Bathrooms thruout Elegant Open Concept Living/ Dining, Huge Main Floor Family Room With Vaulted Ceiling and Fireplace, Beautiful finished basement.

Ready To Move In! Please call Roger at 416-729-7074 for more details!

$1,488,000 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2:00 TO 5:00

ROGER KORTSCHOT “30 YEARS OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SPECIALIZING IN THE MARKHAM/UNIONVILLE AREA”

yorkregion.com

Sales Representative roger@royallepage.ca Dir: 416-729-7074

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

30

How to regulate the heat in your home When the winter weather hits, you might find that you just cannot keep certain parts of your home warm, especially if you have a room situated right over the garage. These rooms usually have inadequate or non-existent heating ducts, because it is difficult to install them properly in the ceiling of a garage.

Fixing the cold bedroom problem is about two things: adding the right kind of floor insulation, and increasing the amount of heat directed into that freezing bedroom. Here are some steps you can take to warm up your household.

Planning to install new flooring in that cold bedroom? Two inch-thick extruded polystyrene foam sheets make great floor insulation.

Cover the existing subfloor with the foam, then fasten a 5/8” plywood subfloor on top, secured with screws driven down into the existing floor.

Install your new flooring and you will be a lot warmer.

Is the ceiling of your garage open and uncovered by drywall? Having a trained contractor apply spray foam insulation to the underside of the floor between joists will warm the bedroom, if you would rather not insulate from above.

Spray foam is especially effective because it both insulates and seals out drafts, but it is something that needs to be done by a qualified professional.

Boosting floor insulation will make that over-

the-garage bedroom more comfortable, but it will not be cozy in there until you also increase the amount of heat delivered to the room. Electric in-floor heating is an easy, duct-free retrofit option to consider. Talk with your building material retailer about options, how to connect with a licensed electrician who can do the hook-up for you, and who can provide you with a proper written contract and warranty to protect you.

The Canadian Home Builders Association is this country’s best free and independent source for finding reputable renovation and trades contractors. Find more information at www. getitinwriting.ca.

— www.newscanada.com

WELCOME TO MARKHAM VILLAGE! 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4PM 102 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4PM Majid & Nadine Mohammadi* Cell: (647) 290-0122 majid.m@century21.ca

CHRIS DOSNE Sales Representative

Dir: 416-578-2343

8 Avondale Crescent, Markham Dinah Wong* Cell: (416) 899-4827 dinah.wong@century21.ca

1-888-450-8301

Beautiful corner lot 2 Storey Detached home, 65Ft frontage, no side walk, offers

Spectacular modern style country home on 102 acres surrounded by mature trees, only 10 mins from 401/Milton city, long treed private driveway leads to a very private paradise with custom built brick home with 3 bedrms, 4000 sqft approx. of living space, open concept, cathedral ceiling great room, dining room, modern center island kitchen, hardwood floors, finished walk out basement, 3 car garage, large new detached steel workshop, 22 acres rented to farmer, super long walking, ATV, snowmobile trails backing onto 16 mile creek.

Specializing in Country Properties. Go to www.11525Fifth.com to see VIDEO & Photos

4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, finished basement, an updated kitchen w/access to yard & Hot Tub for your enjoyment. Family Rm W/Gas Fireplace, main flr laundry & Bright & Spacious Master Bedroom with 4Pc ensuite. Prime location, close to schools, transit, parks, shopping & more.

$1,398,000

$2,490,000 11525 FIFTH LINE NASSAGAWEYA, MILTON DIRECTIONS: 401 TO MILTON CITY EXIT 25 REGIONAL RD NORTH TO 15 SIDERD LEFT TO FIFTH LINE RIGHT

Millennium Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

Need new Listings! Chris is offering 2200 AIR MILES points if you list with him and he sells your property. Call for Details!

Home of tHe Week • 14 tHurgate CresCent, tHornHill gorgeous ravine ProPerty on sougHt after tHurgate CresCent!

Unbelievable open views of the Ravine. Spacious 3 bedroom Bungalow with fully finished walkout basement. This Renovated Home has updated Kitchen with maple cabinets, gas stove, fridge, built-in dishwasher and Breakfast Area. The Formal Dining Room has a walkout to balcony overlooking Ravine. Spacious Living Room with fireplace and picture windows overlooking Ravine, Master Suite with walk-in closet, renovated 4pc ensuite and windows overlooking Ravine. Main floor Laundry Room with entrance to garage. Basement features large Rec Room, Artist Studio, 3pc bathroom, 2nd Laundry Room and separate entrance. Perfect property to move or redevelop. Please call Roger at 416-729-7074 for more details!

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2-5PM

$1,588,000

yorkregion.com

ROGER KORTSCHOT Sales Representative roger@royallepage.ca Dir: 416-729-7074 “30 YEARS OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SPECIALIZING IN THE MARKHAM/UNIONVILLE AREA”

Top up your attic to prevent topping out on energy bills

31

JU

ST

E ST LI

D

135 WINLANE DR. STOUFFVILLE

FANTASTIC YARD BUNGALOW

Fairgate bungalow! Here’s an opportunity to live on a quiet court, spacious 3 br, presently tenanted $1,400 a month, plus sep. ent. to oversized 2 br apt! Call for details, Kim Reesor* or Jenny Reesor*, 905-640-1200

62 KINGSGATE CRES. – EAST GWILLIMBURY

hatch to the same level as the rest of the attic. Apply weatherstripping to the edge of the hatch to reduce air leakage.

Keep in mind that only ICrated electrical fixtures can have insulation placed with zero clearance. Follow manufacturer’s instructions and local building code to insulate around the chimney. Insulation begins working the moment it is installed and lasts throughout the life of the building, which means one, easy DIY project can provide years of savings.

Every effort made to reduce air leakage in your home’s building envelope is like extra money in your pocket. Want to save even more? Try a few of these simple tips: reset ceiling fan blades to turn counter clockwise, replace light bulbs with energy-saving CFLs or LEDs, keep sunlight out of your home during the warmest parts of the day with window coverings or by landscaping with trees and shrubs, buy a programmable thermostat, and cook outdoors to keep your home cool. The savings you realize from greater energy savings can help you have even more fun in the sun this season.

O PO

83 DORMAN DRIVE – STOUFFVILLE

Spacious 4 br - 3 bath sidesplit, 2 car gar. Mfl fam rm.

Fabulous kitchen, windowed bfast area. $799,900. See you there. Kim Reesor* or Jenny Reesor* 905-640-1200

6600 MAIN ST. - STOUFFVILLE

Beautiful spacious 4 bedroom family home. Opportunity to live and work right in your house. Renovated Kitchen, hardwood floors, library with built-in cabinets, large master bedroom with beautifully updated ensuite and walk-in closet. A must see, Call today! Kim Reesor*, 905-640-1200

4319 STOUFFVILLE RD. – STOUFFVILLE

Sprawling ranch bungalow! Freshly painted, updated flrs, large lot, country living! Call to see. $799,900 Kim Reesor* or Jenny Reesor*, 905-640-1200 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

82 PETER ST. – MARKHAM Custom Built, 4 bdrm, Executive Home on 73’x132’ ft. Professionally landscaped lot, over 5000 sq ft of finished area, lots of extras, minutes to 407, Markham and Mount Joy Go Station, YR Transit, M.S.Hospital, Grocery Stores, Call for details. $3,388,000 Carolina Morett*, 905-640-1200

Spacious Well-Appointed Home Featuring 9’ Shaker Kit Cabs & Granite CounterHardwood Flrs, Wainscoting In Halls/Landing, California Shutters, Hunter Douglas Pirouette, Custom Drapery, Mature Trees Offer Shade & Sanctuary, Close To Schools, Golf Courses, Parks/Trails, Transportation! $1,298,000 Call Salvator Fasullo*, 905-640-1200

249 HOOVER PARK DR. - STOUFFVILLE

6 ACRES IN ESTATE SUBDIVISION Sprawling Bungalow with 882 feet on Lake Woods Drive!! Over 4300 sqft of main floor living space!! 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, separate in-law or nanny suite, finished basement, professionally landscaped with putting green and gazebo, 4 attached garages! 24x45 steel workshop/garage, great for hobbyists. Call for a private viewing, Rhonda Barresi*, 905-640-1200

FAIRGATE BUNGALOW Immaculate 3bd bungalow on premium pie shaped lot on crt. location!

Kitchen w. granite counters, hardwood on main! Separate entrance into bsmt w rec room, kit 3 pc bath! $1,098,000. Call Joe Gallo* or Adele Gallo**, 905-640-1200

905-640-1200 www.gallorealestateltd.com

yorkregion.com

Scott McGillivray is host and executive producer of the hit HGTV series Income Property and Moving the McGillivrays, a real estate investor, contractor, author, and educator. Follow Scott on Twitter @smcgillivray.

– News Canada

Mount Albert! Just move in. Great family home! Open concept rich laminate flrs thru-out! Renovated kit w/o to fabulous 114’ fenced lot! 3 spacious bdrms. Enjoy evenings on front porch, insulated gar. $674,900. call Kim Reesor* or Jenny Reesor*, 905-640-1200

ND

OU

GR

IN

Private yard! Updated thru-out! Custom kit/quartz--counters, rich flooring! Finished bsmt, in-law suite! 2 car garage, wakl to all amenities. Call Kim Reesor*, 905-640-12000

By: Scott McGillivray As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to catch up on projects around your home. But don’t overlook those tasks that we typically associate with colder weather––things like caulking and weatherstripping are equally important in spring and summer months. They keep conditioned air from seeping out of your home and prevent warm air from seeping in, reducing your cooling costs and keeping your home more comfortable.

Another simple project that will help keep your home cool is topping up your attic insulation. It’s an easy task that can go a long way towards lowering your household energy consumption. A poorly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss, forcing your AC unit to work harder than necessary and costing you money.

Topping it up is easy. Ideally, you want to aim for a depth of 16 inches (41 cm) of insulation for an overall R-value of 50. When existing insulation is present, simply level the existing material to the top of the joist. Lay Roxul Comfortbatt on top of joists, running perpendicular to the first or existing layer of insulation. Ensure batts are butted against each other tightly. Fit batts closely to cross joists.

Cut batt if necessary (this can be done easily with a serrated blade or bread knife) and leave no space between layers. Don’t forget to insulate the attic

L

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

We Work For You!

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

32

ROOFTOP TERRACE WITH OUTDOOR BARBECUE AREA

FRESH URBAN CONDOS NOW AVAILABLE IN CORNELL

NOW OPEN Get the best of city living with everything you need right at your fingertips in Mattamy’s latest condo in Cornell.

• 1-Year Included Condo Fees • Suites from 1Bed + Den to 2Bed + Den, ranging from 725 SQ.FT. to 1302 SQ.FT. • Condo Amenities; Fitness Centre, Party Room & Rooftop Terrace with BBQ • Conveniently located; Across the Street From Markham Stouffville Hospital & The Cornell Community Centre

TOUR OUR MODEL SUITE TODAY.

Find your next home at mattamyhomes.com

Condos Starting From $ 469,990 SALES CENTRE 3150 Bur Oak Avenue

yorkregion.com

A Mattamy home is a HOME YOU’LL VALUE for a lifetime • 2017 BILD Home Builder of the Year SALES CENTRE HOURS

Monday - Thursday 1pm-8pm; Friday 1pm-6pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11am-6pm

MODEL SUITE HOURS

Monday - Thursday 1pm-7:30pm; Friday 1pm-5:30pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11am-5:30pm All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate. Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. Broker Protected. E.&O.E.

#1 Team in Ontario in 2016** Kenneth Brienza* George Politis+

Tina Brienza*

Experience. Excellence. Results.

Glenbourne Park

Richmond Hill

Your search for the perfect Kylemore built home ends here! Presenting over 4,600 sq. ft. of luxurious space with large principal rooms, 4 bdrs all with ensuites, 5 baths, gourmet kitchen, 2nd main level kitchen, hand-scraped hardwood floors, approx. 10 ft main level ceilings, 9 ft upper level ceilings, upper level laundry, 3-car garage+++

Prime Richmond Hill! Grand Palace, brand new, never lived in, lower penthouse terrace, 1 + den with fabulous upper level terrace with approx 574 sq. ft. and almost 360 degrees of panoramic views! Bright and spacious, the rare end unit features 933 sq. ft. of open concept space, modern kitchen with granite countertops and SS appls, loads of natural light from wrap-around, floor-to-ceiling windows, two additional balconies, parking and locker included in price.

$648,800

$4,288,000

Open House: 40 Glenbourne Park Dr., Sat 2-4

Backing on Humber River

• Averaging $100 Million in annual transactions!

• A team of 9 professional agents working for you!

• Over 25 years of experience selling real estate locally!

Markham Village

The Humber River ravine! Gorgeous river view from botanical backyard.

Rarely available renovated Cape Cod-style home highly sought-after Humber Heights neighbourhood near Weston Golf and Country Club! Many upgrades include newer roof 2016, newer kitchen 2016, floors throughout the main & 2nd levels 2013, porcelain heated floors throughout the basement level+++

Sought-after Markham Village presents a tastefully renovated 4+2 bdr, 4 bath family home on lush 60 X 110 ft lot. A short walk to Reesor Park PS & Markham HS, this home features renovated kitchen and bathrooms; large bedrooms; finished lower level; inground pool+++

$848,800

Open House: 41 Riverview Heights, Sat 2-4

$1,988,800

Open House: 32 Dumfries Dr., Sat 2-5

with Offer Date

Unionville Backing on Ravine

Just steps to Main St., Unionville and Toogood Pond! High demand Unionville PS school district.

Presenting over 4,700 sq. ft. of finished space with large principal rooms, 5 bdrs, 4 baths, finished bsmt with rec room, & large, entertainer’s delight deck overlooking backyard with southern exposure and ravine +++

Rosedale

Situated on one of the most desirable streets in sough-after Rosedale, close to the subway and just minutes to Rosedale Park. One of Toronto’s most prized locations for a sophisticated city lifestyle.

Featuring 5 bedrooms, large principal rooms, kitchen with large centre island, upper level study with fireplace, family room double French door walk-out to a beautifully landscaped, south-facing garden with entertaining size deck+++

Richmond Hill

Call for Details

IVE

Grand Palace presents a brand new upper penthouse assignment condo. Featuring approx 1477 sq. ft., 2 bdrs, both with ensuites, 3 bathrooms total, family room, den, modern kitchen with granite countertops & SS appls, and a stunning large terrace with wrap-around balcony and panoramic views+++ One parking and locker included in price.

EX CL US

Richmond Hill

A must see! Featuring large principal rooms, 4 bdrs, 4 baths, renovated gourmet kitchen, hardwood throughout, renovated and finished lower level open concept-style with 2nd kitchen and rare walk-out, newer roof, windows and furnace, 3-car garage+++

Call for Details

with Offer Date Beautiful custom built 6 bedroom, all with ensuites and walk-in closets, 9 bathroom estate home, nestled on a 1 acre, private, ravine lot with peaceful natural surroundings, in prime Richmond Hill. Featuring approximately 10,000 square feet of luxury with a welcoming and inviting foyer, a spectacular centre hall layout with cathedral ceilings, coffered ceilings, crown mouldings, wainscotting, gourmet kitchen, a finished lower level with walk-up, 4-car garage, geothermal heating+++

Cachet Woods

$4,288,000

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

The Politis Brienza Team

33

$1,088,000

$3,488,000

Cachet Woods

We have Cantonese and Mandarin speaking agents.

Exclusive Investment Opportunity Partner with Toronto’s biggest developers!

23% Annual Return!

Call The PB Team Today!

Bayview Country Estates

S

O OL F D AS KI NG

4%

S

Richmond Hill

11

EX S CL O US L IV D EL Y

!

G O OL F D AS KI N

11

3%

O

Markham Village

Cornell

!

!

!

G

L

AS D KI N

F

SO 8% 10

10

11

9%

9%

S

S

O OL F D AS KI N

O OL F D AS KI N

G

G

!

!

Gallery of Solds

Thornhill

• Proven comprehensive multi‐faceted marketing strategy!

• Your home featured on Rogers Real Estate TV with 5 Million Viewers!

• Thorough web and print advertising!

• Free home staging!

• Professional photography and feature sheet booklets!

Call for a FREE Market Evaluation!

Meet the Rest of our Team!

Carole Lee, MBA*

Peter Glezakos*

Elisa Chang*

Brokerage • Independently Owned & Operated 5071 Highway 7 East, Unit 5, Markham Ontario L3R 1N3

Team@ThePBTeam.com • Office/ 24 Hr: 905-887-9000 • Mobile: 416-554-7653/416-833-8840 *Sales Representative +Broker of Record ^Re/Max Agents are the most Productive Agents in Canada. Based on 2015 closed transactions. Source CREA & Re/Max. **Based on Re/Max Canada stats first quarter 2016. ~Based on Re/Max & previous brokerage annual sale reports.

yorkregion.com

Voula Politis, HBSc.* Matthew Brienza, B.Sc.* Kristyn Cruz, HBSc.*

The PB Team Realty All-Stars

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

34

4 days only!

Buy 2 get $25 off!

2017 CR-V LX

79/3.99%

2017 ACCORD LX

MODEL RW1H3HES

0 0

$

DOWN PAYMENT/OAC $ SECURITY $ APR DEPOSIT WEEKLY LEASE FOR 60 MONTHSΩ

FROM

MODEL CR2E3HE

0 $0 $

DOWN PAYMENT/OAC SECURITY DEPOSIT APR WEEKLY LEASE FOR 60 MONTHSΩ

FROM $

67/0.99% PLUS GET A

1,000

$

LEASE OR FINANCE BONUS ON ALL 2017 ACCORD SEDAN MODELS^

Valid from May 11-14, 2017 Visit us today!

2017 CIVIC LX FROM

56/1.99%

$

APR

WEEKLY LEASE FOR 60 MONTHSΩ $ DOWN PAYMENT/OAC $ SECURITY DEPOSIT

0 0

$

MODEL FC2E5HE

PLUS GET A

750

EASTWAY BUILDING SUPPLIES 555 DENISON STREET MARKHAM 416-321-3261

COLOUR SENSE 2890 STEELES AVENUE EAST MARKHAM 905-886-0123

MARKHAM COLOURS & DÉCOR 6605 HIGHWAY 7 EAST MARKHAM 905-472-8977

MARKHAM COLOURS & DÉCOR 8855 WOODBINE AVENUE MARKHAM 905-415-8827

LEASE OR FINANCE BONUS ON ALL 2017 CIVIC SEDAN AND COUPE MODELS^

RACE INSPIRED PERFORMANCE. CUSTOMER INSPIRED DEALS.

A & R DESIGN 4451 HIGHWAY 7 EAST UNIONVILLE 905-513-1657

LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDI. EXCLUDES LICENCE AND HST. DEALER ORDER/ TRADE MAY BE NECESSARY.

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE HONDA INDY TORONTO

FOR TICKETS AND A FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE VISIT HONDAINDY.COM

JULY 14 - 16, 2017 AT

EXHIBITION PLACE

yorkregion.com

HondaOntario.com Ontario Honda Dealers Limited time lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,595 to $1,725 depending on model), EHF tires & filters ($18.75), A/C charge ($100), and OMVIC fee ($10). Taxes, licence, insurance and registration are extra. ΩRepresentative weekly lease example: 2017 Civic LX Sedan 6MT (Model FC2E5HE) // 2017 Accord LX 6MT (Model CR2E3HE) // 2017 CR-V LX 2WD CVT (Model RW1H3HES) on a 60-month term with 260 weekly payments at 1.99% // 0.99% // 3.99% lease APR. Weekly payment is $55.72 // $66.87 // $79.00 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in and $475 // $150 // $500 total lease incentive and $0 // $0 // $144 individual dealer contribution deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payments due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $14,487.38 // $17,386.31 // $20,538.75. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. ^$750 // $1,000 Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS) lease & finance dollars are deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Lease & finance dollars apply to retail customer lease or finance agreements through HFS for 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe // Accord Sedan models concluded between May 2nd, 2017 and May 31st, 2017 at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. For all offers: licence, insurance, PPSA, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Colour availability may vary by dealer. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details.

Buy two (2) 3.79 L containers at regular retail price and get $25 off entire purchase. Offer valid on Aura® products products only. Qualifying purchases must (interior or exterior), Regal® products (interior or exterior), and Arborcoat® be made in one (1) single transaction. Discount applied at checkout. Offer available from 5/11/17 to 5/14/17 and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions, or applied toward prior purchases. At participating retailers only, while supplies last. Details in store. ©2017 Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited. Arborcoat, Aura, Benjamin Moore, Paint like no other, Regal, and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks, and Colour Lock is a trademark of Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited.

CRIME

35

TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com The woman charged with cutting down three mature trees on her Markham property will be back in court to face charges on Thursday,

May 18.

Jialing Wu, who was charged by a City of Markham bylaw officer in December with nine bylaw infractions for cutting down three trees at 47 Gainsville Ave. in Unionville, will be making

her fourth appearance in Richmond Hill provincial court next Thursday at 9 a.m.

Wu appeared in February, then made two appearances in March, before coming back this month.

Meanwhile, a source very

close to Wu said she will plant 18 trees in Markham before a looming May 31 deadline imposed by the city for cutting down the three trees.

Wu was given until the end of this month in a Dec. 22

millimetres in diameter. If she doesn’t plant the trees, she must pay the city a $10,800 fine, or $600 for each of the 18 trees not planted.

But the source assured she will plant the trees by 4:30 p.m. on May 31.

order sent to her by Markham provincial offences officer David Hunt, also tree presentation technician for the city, to plant 18 trees from a pre-approved list of 22 species supplied by Markham.

Each tree must be at least 60

ADMIT ONE

ONT

NT O, O

A R IO

ay d to k o bo

ARI O TOR ONT O, ONT

TOR

AT E P R I V S E AT !

BOX

Metroland

Jialing Wu, charged with cutting down 3 trees on her property at 47 Gainsville Avenue in Unionville, will be back in Richmond Hill provincial court on May 18.

Bu dw

VIP

T R E C N CO TICKET Y A W A E V GI

PR IV AT E CERT ONAT ! g e BO XCSE MEeRi s e r St a w SUM Bud

un.-Thurs.

• Every S May 7-25, 2017

T CONCER SUMMER e ei se r St ag

VIP

E

IT ON

ADM

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

Woman charged in tree-cutting back in court May 18

FR EE

F R E E PRIVATE BOX! X!

O ATE B PRIV

Visit any Great Blue Heron kiosk each promotional day to receive 1 ballot entry for your chance to

WIN 2 tickets in a

PRIVATE BOX to a select concert at the

September 15-17, 2017

Customer solutions from our expert marketing team to maximize your ROI

75%

International Centre

SOLD OUT

Reach highly targeted, engage couples and wedding planners

ot Enter your ball ite Ur into your favo um! r concert draw d

0ilabCleonceerwtosn 2 b Ava to

For More Information info@nationalbridalshow.com 289-293-0711

Plus, 5 Weekly Prizes of

100

$ RAISING THE LIMITS on EXCITEMENT!

Free Slot or Table Play!*

535 Slots • 60 Table Games greatblueheroncasino.com Port Perry, ON

@Nationalbridal

yorkregion.com

Don’t miss out - Secure your spot today!

www.nationalbridalshow.com

Must be 19 years of age or older. Valid government issued photo identification and FREE membership in the Rapid Rewards Players Club (RRPC) is required.

RRPC members will receive one (1) ballot entry each promotional day in May at any Great Blue Heron Casino (GBHC) kiosk. Prize may not be exactly as shown.

Concert ticket draws May 26, 2017. Time: 11:00am. *Weekly Free Play Draws May 12, 19, 26, 2017 at 10:00am. Free Play is valid until June 30, 2017. Selected entrants are not required to be in attendance at time of draws to qualify. Concert ticket prize includes one (1) pair of tickets to a select concert at the Budweiser Stage.

Selected entrants must visit the RRPC to claim their prize. In seat service and parking is extra and the responsibility of the prize winner. No purchase necessary.

See complete rules for details at the RRPC centre. Patrons with self-excluded or trespassed status as determined by Great Blue Heron Casino (GBHC) will not be eligible to participate in this or any GBHC promotion and if detected at GBHC will be removed and trespassed.

yorkregion.com

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

36 EVENTS

l Friday, May 12 Language Cafe - Friday WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: The Bridge Church, 5440 16th Ave., Markham CONTACT: Radhika Chellaiah, 905-2946716, info@newtomarkham.com, http://newtomarkham.com/ language-cafes/ COST: These are informal drop-in opportunities where you can enjoy a beverage and snack while practicing English with fluent locals and other newcomers.

l GET

CONNECTED

Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. ri.com, http://www.unionvillemontessori.com/reunion COST: UMS will be celebrating 30 years of education in 2017.All former students and staff are invited.

Please come and celebrate with us. Please register

streetmarkham.com/farmersmarket COST: Freshness straight from the farm.

A great place to shop, and live entertainment, too, starting at 10 a.m. New musicians this year.

Come and see who is playing.

Herb Garden Markers WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-5970, museuminfo@markham.ca COST: $45.20 (non-resident: $55.20) Barcode: 299151.Age: 18 and older.Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

Add a special touch to your herb garden with your own handmade ceramic markers.

Here’s To Song WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: St. Maurice and St. Verena Coptic Church, 3300 Hwy. 7 E., Markham CONTACT: Brigitte Sopher, 905-471-4464, brigsopher@gmail.com, http:// www.villagevoices.ca COST: Adults: $30, seniors: $25, students: $15, < 12: free Village Voices and Men of Note, directed by Oksana Vignan, present a Canada 150 Concert.

Tickets at the door or online.

Thornhill Garden and Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave., Thornhill CONTACT: Thornhill Garden and Horticultural Society, thornhillhort@live.com COST: The Thornhill Garden and Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale.

Unionville Montessori School 30th Anniversary Reunion WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Unionville Montessori School, 4486 16th Ave., Markham CONTACT: Unionville Montessori School, 905-474-9888, alumni@unionvillemontesso-

l Saturday, May 13 Markham Farmers Market 2017 WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinson St., Markham CONTACT: Markham Village BIA, 905-472-2462, info@mainstreetmarkham.com, http://www.main-

Tennis Day in Canada Festivities WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: German Mills Tennis Club, 19 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill CONTACT: Justin Hummel COST: Players of all ages, levels and experience are invited to participate in free tennis activities and earn a chance to win fabulous prizes. Free food and drinks available.

6 ways for Mother’s Day l Saturday, May 13 Maple Scouts Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Maple Lions Hall, 8 Merino Rd., Vaughan CONTACT: Rhiannon Wood, rhiannon@1stmaple.org COST: Varies depending on order Please come and join the 1st Maple Scout group as they raise funds for their many adventures through delicious pancakes and a bake sale.

Victorian Mother’s Day Tea WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S., Newmarket CONTACT: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 905-953-5314, elmanmuseum@rogers.com, http:// www.newmarket.ca/museum COST: $15 Bring your mother and enjoy an old-fashioned afternoon in a historical setting with a variety of teas, old-fashioned sandwiches and sweets served on vintage china. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Suitable for ages 12+ years.

l GET

CONNECTED

Visit yorkregion.com/events to view all community events in York Region. l Sunday, May 14 Mother’s Day Flower Handprint Tile WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-5970, museuminfo@markham.ca COST: $40 Age: four and older.Come and create lasting memories and a beautiful keepsake together. Cost for one child and one adult.

Mother’s Day Tea WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: King Heritage and Cultural Centre, 2920 King Rd., King CONTACT: Kathleen Fry, 905833-2331, kingmuseum@king.ca COST: $20 per person Treat your mother and yourself.

Mind your manners with some Victorian etiquette lessons and sample tea and light refreshments.

Please RSVP in advance.

Mother’s Day Watercolour Cookies Workshop with Cakelaine WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora CONTACT: Leanne DiMonte, 905-713-1818, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $22.55 plus HST, plus $15.75 materials fee Spend an afternoon bringing the joys of painting together with yummy baked goods.

Mother’s Day Concert, Strawberries, Scones Tea WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: Upper Canada Chordsmen Chorus, 289-648-6300, info@uccchorus.com COST: $20 for concert and tea, $10 for concert Treat mom to a special concert by the Upper Canada Chordsmen Chorus followed by a tea, strawberries and scones.

CRIME

37

JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com Two decades before retired York Regional Police Sgt. Don Clark was charged in 2015 with having sex with a 14-year-old girl, he was caught up in another investigation, but never faced criminal charges.

In 1996, acting Staff Sgt. Clark was accused of sexually assaulting a Stouffville teen—an accusation that was handled through an internal police investigation.

At the time, criminal charges were not laid. Instead, Clark was charged with “deceit” and “discreditable conduct” as part of an internal Police Services Act hearing.

Clark admitted to “deceit” for making a false entry in his notebook. The discreditable conduct charge, which accused the officer of acting in “an inappropriate manner’ during a meeting with the teen, was withdrawn by the service.

Although York Regional Police repeatedly said that files had been either “lost or purged” as part of the service’s move from York Region’s municipal offices to its new headquarters in Aurora, yorkregion.com was able to obtain a copy of the Police Services Act (PSA) notice of hearing and statement of facts through other means.

Three sources, who requested anonymity, were interviewed as part of the investigation into this story; they will be identified as

Source A, B or C. Source A, who is close to the case, says the girl – who’d earlier been found by local officers after being reported missing by her parents – was attempting to seek guidance from the police when she met Clark.

On Oct. 15, 1996, she called the Markham police station looking for another officer, according to Source B, who has intimate details of the facts of the case.

Clark, then a 22-year veteran of the service, answered the call.

Soon after, he left the station, taking his marked supervisor car to meet her.

The PSA document states, “Sgt. Clark left 5 District…and drove to Stouffville to meet a female person…at approximately 12 midnight.” He returned after 1:55 a.m. making a “false and deceitful” entry into his notebook, writing: “1:05 patrol Main St., Markham.”

Source A provided this version of their meeting: Clark took the girl, 15, to a dark and secluded parking lot, grabbed her crotch more than once, grabbed her breast, unzipped her pants and asked her to walk around for him in her underwear, suggesting that she wouldn’t have many clothes to remove.

The teen made a complaint to police hours later, according to Source B. Officer Kirk Marshall, now an inspector with York police, was dispatched to investigate.

Among other questions,

Jeremy Grimaldi/Metroland

Don Clark leaves the Newmarket court after a court appearance in Nov. 2016.

Source A said, Marshall asked the girl: If she knew her allegations could ruin Clark’s career if she was lying? Why she didn’t run or tell him to stop? In reply, the girl said she was scared.

When he asked why she was fearful, she replied Clark had a gun.

The following day, the girl overdosed on pills at her school, according to Source A, who added she was “extremely vulnerable” at the time.

Oct. 21, 1996, six days after the complaint, the girl’s parents met Marshall and his partner, Professional Standards Bureau Det.-Sgt. Greg Saunders, at the Markham police station, according to a letter obtained by yorkregion.com.

The handwritten letter, signed by the parents and

Marshall, says, “During the meeting, options were discussed regarding criminal court and the Police Services Act tribunal. Given considerations to all points discussed at this meeting it is our request that this matter be dealt with internally by York Regional Police via the Police Services Act.” Talk at the police station, according to sources B and C, suggested there was insufficient evidence for criminal charges against Clark and the parents were concerned about the effects of a trial on their daughter.

Yorkregion.com was unable to confirm this.

A hearing was held a week later on Oct. 28, 1996.

In the end, Clark was transferred out of his platoon and docked 96 hours. Disci-

pline for police misconduct can include dismissal, demotion and up to 120 hours docked pay.

One retired member of York Regional Police said “everyone” in the police force would have known about the proceeding.

“There’s no secrets in the police force…,” they said.

“He could never live that down.”

Clark would continue to work for York Regional Police for another 10 years. After his retirement in 2006, the force rehired him.

Clark, a Georgina resident, was still working part-time, in the fleet department, when he was charged in November 2015 with the Oct. 30, 2015 sexual assault of a young girl.

In February 2016, police announced three addition-

al victims had come forward to accuse the former cop. Clark now faces charges in two historical sex assaults, alleged to have occurred between 1967 and 1970, and in the 1996 incident that was handled by internal police investigation. All alleged victims are younger than 16.

Clark currently faces charges of sexual interference, sexual intercourse with a girl under 14, sexual exploitation and sexual assault. According to Newmarket courthouse staff, Clark will next appear in court Oct. 23 and face trials by judge alone.

Clark, Marshall, Saunders declined to comment on the story, refusing to speak while the case is before the courts.

York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe expressed concern that Clark remained with the service for so long after the 1996 incident.

“When the criminal allegations were reported in November 2015, I immediately ordered a full review of the previous allegation and directed that a full criminal investigation take place, which resulted in criminal charges,” Jolliffe said in an emailed statement. “Given the fact that our recent investigation has led to criminal charges, I am very troubled that the accused remained in our employ following the 1996 allegations – this is unacceptable."

These allegations have not been tested in court.

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

Incident handled by internal police investigation

Car insurance renewal coming up?

Compare quotes from 30+ providers and save BIG! “So fast and easy to do... got my insurance for half what I was paying before.” yorkregion.com

PICK OF THE WEEK

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

38

Spring has sprung in forest AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com

SHOP SMART

$100 WORTH OF

GROCERY COUPONS EVERY WEEK!

x 10re

mopons! ve * i s cou u l c x *e

AVE $1

SAVE $2

Discover York Region’s forest with the annual Spring Forest Festival.

The annual festival runs May 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hollidge Tract located at 16389 Highway 48, Whitchurch-Stouffville.

Take a tour of the region’s state-of-the art ecobuilding, the Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre, which is constructed from locally sourced and repurposed materials.

The platinum LEED-certified building creates its own energy through a collection of solar panels and captures rainwater and snow melt that is used inside the facility.

This is the perfect time to explore the forest, take a guided hike and meet slithering snakes and timid turtles along the way.

The family-friendly event also features horsedrawn wagon rides through

Mike Barrett/Metroland

Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the forest during the annual Spring Forest Festival. the forest tract.

To celebrate Canada 150, festival patrons can also take home a tree seedling to plant at home.

The region is also hosting a spring forest photo contest (#YRForestContest) open to residents across the region.

Photos taken of the tracts will be showcased in the 2018 Forests of York Re-

gion calendar.

The spring photo contest runs until June 30.

Enjoy more than 120 kilometres of trail in 18 different protected regional forest tracts.

For more information or to register for a walk, visit york.ca/forestevents.

For more local arts and entertainment, visit yorkregion.com/events.

SAVE $

IT’S TIME TO VOTE! Order on Save.ca/coupons or Save.ca mobile app

Select Coupon Delivery

Redeem & Save

Print-at-Home or Mail-to-Home

At any major retailer across Canada**

We received hundreds of truly inspiring nominations for Canadian immigrants who have made a significant impact since their arrival. Now it's your turn to help choose this year's winners.

Vote Today canadianimmigrant.ca/rbctop25

yorkregion.com

SAVE MORE WITH THE FREE Save.ca MOBILE APP

* Coupon artwork depicted is for advertising purposes only. For current available coupons please visit save.ca/coupons. **Some restrictions may apply. See coupon for redemption instructions.

CANADA 150

NEWS

39 | Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

.COM

Metroland

A group of expert panellists discussed housing issues at a forum at Markham Civic Centre on Saturday morning attended by about a hundred local residents.

Markham deputy mayor Jack Heath, second from left, co-sponsored the forum with the Unionville Residents Association. BMO Capital Markets economist Sal Guateri, not pictured, also spoke.

Economist tells York millennials: Forget about owning home in GTA Those earning $50 to $70K a year should look elsewhere, Sal Guatieri says TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com

for skyrocketing prices in addition to speculation and foreign buyers.

Asked if banks could slow down the superhot market with an increaserate increase, Guatieri said such a move would help reduce the hot market in the GTA but would hurt buyers everywhere else in Canada.

"Why punish people in Winnipeg and Ottawa where there is no bubble.

You would have to restrict flow of credit and localize it because it would have the same impact as raising interest rates in that region, that’s tough to do as well, because people could borrow in Manitoba and buy the house here in Toronto," he said.

The forum, which included six other speakers, was put on by the Unionville Residents Association and Markham Deputy Mayor Jack Heath and attracted about a hundred people Saturday morning.

47% off

starts at

59

$

Buy Online:

79% off

59

$

$59 for a 90-Minute Spa Package Includes Skin Wishes Facial, InfraRed Sauna and Himalayan Salt Feet & Hands Detox (a $280 Value) from Ziba’s Spa

Want to feature your business on WagJag? email us at wjinfo@metroland.com

Visit us at www.wagjag.com

yorkregion.com

A BMO Capital Markets economist had some grim news Saturday for millennials who hope to own a home in the GTA. Sal Guatieri was asked what the average earning millennial, say one pulling in $50,000 to $70,000 per year, should hope about finding a home in the Greater Toronto Area, given the average price of a house is now $1.1 million.

"They can’t," he said.

"They’re going to have to move to Seattle or Ottawa or Montreal; they’re still quite affordable,"

Guatieri added.

His response actually came after he had spent quite a bit of time giving a PowerPoint presentation talking about the positive situation of Canadian economy.

And he even mentioned that millennials were in their prime buying years.

Guatieri told one frustrated man in the lobby at the Markham Civic Centre who had told him just 3,000 jobs had been created in the past month in Canada that 300,000 had been created in the past year.

But he did sound notes of warning about a possible housing bubble in the wake of a 33 per cent increase in the price of GTA homes over this time last year.

He cited low interest rates, cheap credit, a relatively low Toronto jobless rate of 7.1 per cent, a net Ontario in-migration rate in 2016 of 175,000 as factors

Buy Online:

Up to 47% off Tickets to a Pirate’s Life Adventure Theatre and Cruise from A Pirate’s Life Inc. 4 options

Unionville Montessori holds 30th reunion

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

40

Did you ever attend Unionville Montesorri School?

The impressive school at the corner of Kennedy Road and 16th Avenue in Markham is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and is holding a big event this coming Friday.

THE MEGA SALE

up to

40% off

Plus! up to an extra

$

300 off all upholstery!

*

To honour the 30th anniversary, Unionville Montesorri is having a reunion at the school from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 12.

All past students, parents, teachers and relatives are encouraged to come to the reunion to share memories, sto-

./0 .)10/ )1 +21 3) 2-

!

" # $$ $% MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY

BONUS 13 Colours Available at the Sale Price

compare at $1899 ¡ sale $1299

now only

$

1199*

save $

700

6 18 /09

save

save

$

1202

501

Y

CTOR FA A

UT

D

DEAL HO RIZE

ACE fabric reclining sofa

ALLEGRA fabric accent chair

compare at $2699 ¡ sale $2199

compare at $1349 ¡ sale $898

MOTHERS DESERVE THE BEST

$

$

1497*

Available in Grey at the Sale Price

" 7 3..

Limit 1 per family. While supplies last.

$

now

7 3

¡ $100 value! ¡ Approx 1 carat

After $100 Instant Rebate!*

+ , , - *

26

$ " & ' ()* "#

Receive a FREE pair of Swarovski Crystal Earrings with any purchase of $500 or more!*

KENNEDY fabric stationary sofa

4. 5 $ 5 $ 5%

ries and enjoy the success the school has enjoyed for more than three decades.

There will plenty going on, organizers say, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re encouraging everyone ever associated with the school to come out and enjoy the fun.

now

848*

After $50 Instant Rebate!* Available As Shown at the Sale Price

Bonus! Save the HST on all regular priced tables, lamps & accessories!* ¡ la-z-boy.com/gta

yorkregion.com

Proud Supporter of the Etobicoke Newmarket Scarborough Vaughan Mississauga/Oakville Burlington/Hamilton Markham London Kitchener Whitby/Oshawa

1611 The Queensway, East of Sherway Gardens 181 Green Lane E., (E. of Yonge St., Beside Best Buy) E. Gwillimbury Scarborough Town Centre, Hwy 401 at McCowan Rd Hwy 400 at Rutherford Rd., Opp Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre 2657 Dundas St. W., at Winston Churchill Power Centre, 1220 Brant Street/QEW 3083 Highway #7 East, East of Woodbine 760Wharncliffe Rd.South,Just North of Southdale Rd. 4300 King Street East, At Sportsworld 1751 Victoria Street East NOW OPEN!

*See store for details. Financing on Approved Credit. Cannot be combined with any other offers. No further discounts on Factory Authorized Deals. Not all items are available at all locations. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price or speciďŹ cation may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct such errors. Pricing and offers end May 23rd, 2017. While supplies last.

416-253-0555 289-841-3300 416-296-9111 905-660-0677 905-569-0046 905-331-7600 905-479-0199 519-686-1441 519-650-4300 905-233-8055

C U S T O M F I N E F U R N I T U R E â&#x20AC;˘ I N T E R I O R D E C O R AT I N G A D V I C E

â&#x201E;˘

TORONTO BLUE JAYS and all related marks and designs are trademarks and/or copyright of Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership, used under licence.

4 2 6 1 H I G H WAY 7 E A S T U N I O N V I L L E , O N TA R I O L 3 R 9 W 6 HOMESOURCEONLINE.CA 905-474-3524

41 | Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

FIGHT HUNGER SPARKCHANGE

Thank you for your support!

Together with our vendors and customers, we provided 8 million meals to families in need.

See walmart.ca/FightHunger for details.

yorkregion.com

COMMUNITY

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

42

Alzheimer’s Society celebrates volunteers SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com Alzheimer’s disease the leading form of dementia - has no known cause and no cure.

It is progressive and eventually fatal.

In York Region, more than 15,000 people live with dementia. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65.

One in 13 people over the

age of 65 is projected to be diagnosed with dementia.

The disease can lie dormant in the brain for up to 25 years before symptoms appear.

Common warning signs include memory loss; impaired judgment, thinking or reasoning; and changes in personality and behaviour that are out of character.

In addition to age, other risks factors include car-

diovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and smoking.

The Alzheimer’s Society of York Region has helped people and families cope with this and other dementia since 1985.

For information on volunteering, go to http:// www.alzheimer.ca/en/ york/Get-involved/Volunteer, email info@alzheimer-york.com or call 905-7263477.

$150 Factory Rebate with purchase of 3 Pirouette Window Shadings* Plus - FREE Remote with Powerview MotorizationTM* *See store for details. Sale ends Fri. June 2/17

Unionville/Markham Showroom 4450 Highway 7 Unionville/Markham 905-475-2323

Shop-At-Home Service!

www.sunshade.ca • info@sunshade.ca

WHAT ARE YOU

CROWDFUNDING FOR? fuellocal.com is an online platform to raise money through crowdfunding: an opportunity for a collection of individuals to make donations in support of a cause.

Create your fundraising campaign or help fund local initiatives at fuellocal.com

yorkregion.com

Start your campaign now!

.com

COMMUNITY

43

Visit local history in Richmond Hill, WhitchurchStouffville, Aurora, King Township and Markham during Doors Open 2017 AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com With access to more than 1,000 historic buildings, Doors Open Ontario makes local heritage come alive.

There are Doors Open events across York Region in the coming weeks and months, with Richmond Hill the first to open on May. 13.

"Doors Open is an opportunity to learn about these historical places," said Dawson Bridger of Ontario Heritage Trust, the organization which hosts Doors Open Ontario.

"History comes alive in an informal way, with buildings and locations you might see every day."

There are a number of hidden gems across in the region.

Richmond Hill’s CoberJohnson General Store, built in 1912, is one of the best preserved commercial buildings turned private residence with a full veranda and half-rounded arches.

The Richmond Hill Hindu Temple and the Darul Khair Center in Whitchurch-Stouffville are a few of the many places of worship on display, where the community is invited to learn new cultures and traditions.

There are a number of churches, temples, and synagogues open to the public across the province, said Bridger.

"Doors open gives access to space some might be nervous about visiting," he said. "It’s an opportunity to learn different religions and cultures."

Another place of worship is St. Mary and St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church in Richmond Hill, featuring hand-painted murals, carved wood and marble imported from Egypt.

Whitchurch-Stouffville is home to a Mennonite meeting house, a brick house that has never been renovated and contains the original unpainted pine pews and floors.

If historic buildings are not for you, there are plenty of cemeteries dating back to the mid-1850s, farms, galleries and trails part of the Doors Open experience.

On the list is also a collection of municipal, infrastructure and industrial buildings.

"Doors Open is about getting an understanding for your local municipality," Bridger said. "There might be a building you walk and drive by every day and not know what it is.

This is the opportunity to see them."

Doors Open is also an opportunity to see how once Gothic cottages, classic farmhouses and country mansions have been converted, such as Bijoy’s Restaurant in Aurora, a former workman’s house; the Patrick House in Aurora that is now a private art gallery; and the Heintzman House in Thornhill, once owned by the grandson of the founder of Toronto’s Heintzman Piano Company.

There are a number of outdoor sites as well, including Merlin’s Hollow, a well-manicured English garden in Aurora with more than 1,500 species of plants and Markham’s Heritage Estates, a subdivision of relocated and restored heritage homes.

For more information, or to plan your Doors Open experience, visit doorsopenontario.on.ca.

Doors Open York Region: Richmond Hill - May 13 Sites include: AL-Nadwa Educational Islamic Centre; Burr House and Guild Hall, built in 1820; CoberJohnson General Store, built in 1912; the Curtain Club theatre; Eyer-Wideman Homestead and Ropes Challenge Course, built in 1828; Gormley Missionary Church; Richmond Hill Hindu Temple; Mill Pond Gallery; Richmond Hill Artifact Storage Centre; Richmond Hill Heritage Centre; Amos Wright House, built in 1840; Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club; Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church; St. Mary and St.

Inserts for Thur., May 11, 2017 GIANT TIGER GRAND FORTUNE FOOD MART HEALTHY PLANET HENRYS CAMERA HOME DEPOT HOME HARDWARE HOME OUTFITTERS IDA LASTMANS BAD BOY LEONS FURNITURE LISTEN UP CANADA LOBLAWS LONGOS LOWES M & M FOOD MARKET

MARKS METRO MINDTECH MONTESSORI MORRA CARUSO LAW OFFICE NATIONAL SPORTS NO FRILLS ORIENTAL FOOD MART PARTSOURCE PHARMASAVE PRINCESS AUTO REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE RENO DEPOT REXALL PHARMA PLUS RONA SAIL OUTDOORS

SEARS SHOPPERS DRUG MART SMART SOURCE SOBEYS SUNFOOD SUPERMARKET SUNNY FOODMART THE BAY THE BRCK TOYS R US TSC STORES WALMART WEED MAN WINCO ZEHRS

No one delivers results like we do!

To find out more about how to reach your target market and get the same great response from your flyer distributions as these customers, call us today!

Some flyers delivered to selected areas only.

905-294-2200

visit save.ca

Whitchurch-Stouffville - June 3 Sites include: Altona Mennonite Meeting House; Applewood Farm Winery; Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre; Darul Khair Center; Forever Thyme Sanctuary; the Latcham Gallery; Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment - 19 on the Park; and Lemonville United Church.

Aurora - Aug. 19 Sites include: Aurora

Armoury, built 1874; Aurora Cultural Centre; George Russell House, built in 1868; Hillary House and Koffler Museum of Medicine, built in 1862; Horton Place, built in 1875; Merlin’s Hollow; the Patrick House, built in 1860; Rising Sun Masonic Lodge, built in 1865; and Victoria Hall.

King Township - Sept.

23 Sites include: Christ Church Kettleby, built in 1891; Country Day School; Dorio’s Kettleby Bakery; Dr. Harry Vaux House, built in 1867; Hogan’s Restaurant and the Hunt Pub,

built in 1851; King Township Museum; Kingcrafts; Marylake erected in 1905; Roost Cafe; and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, built in 1848.

Markham - Sept. 30 Sites include: the Heintzman House, built in 1816; a walking tour of Heritage Estates; McKay Art Centre, built in 1850; Railview Model Railway Club; Stiver Mill Community Centre built in 1916; Thornhill Village Library, built in 1851; Unionville Train Station; and Varley Art Gallery.

ON NOW AT THE BRICK!

SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

WOMEN’S CENTRE OF YORK REGION invites you to attend FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN Topics covered in this free six week program include: Discover where your money goes?

How to make $ a tool and use it Budgeting and goal setting Repair your credit Manage you debt Cope with financial stress Grocery support provided during 6 week program We are now registering for groups beginning mid-May 2017 in Newmarket. Program offered free-of-charge.

Contact 905-853-9270 or email info@wcyr.ca

Funded through The Regional Municipality of York

yorkregion.com

2001 AUDIO VIDEO BEST BUY BOUCLAIR BRICK MATTRESS CANADIAN TIRE CHARLIE LIU CLERA WINDOWS AND DOORS EB GAMES ECHO POWER EQUIPMENT FIELD FRESH SUPERMARKET FIRST CHOICE SUPERMARKET FOOD BASICS FOODLAND FOODY MART FRESCHO

Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church; and Thomas Boynton House, built in 1875.

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

Take a history tour across York Region with Doors Open

SAVE UP TO

25% OFF!

CLASSIFIED

WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE PRINT AD ONLINE

ADVERTISIN G

Wednesday at 12 p.m. for the Thursday edition.

For display advertising, please allow for an additional day.

FREE RAIN INSURANCE!

PAYMENT:

Visa, MasterCard, American Express by phone or cash or cheque in person at 580B Steven Court, Newmarket

with all online orders!

EMAIL: classifieds@metroland.com | PHONE: 905-527-5555 • 1-800-263-6480 | FAX: 905-526-6779 • 1-866-299-1499 TELEPHONE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad the first day it appears to ensure it’s accurate.

Metroland will not be responsible for any errors appearing after the first day of publication. Cancellations must be made by telephone.

Call: 905-527-5555 or 1-800-263-6480 Email: classifieds@metroland.com

We are always Open!

R0014253621

DEADLINE:

www.YourClassifieds.ca s.ca

R0013975995

R0014160332

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

44

*Limited time offer.

GARAGESALES

WE PAY FOR GOLF BALLS Pay $0.10 to $0.24 per ball.

Purchase all year long 416-889-9365 PeterNO MIN QTY OR NO MAX

2 BEDROOM, basement apartment, with parking, separate entrance, laundry, internet & cable. $1200 per month, all-inclusive, non-smoking/pets. Markham Road & Elson. Available June 1st. 905-201-9152

Articles Under $100 COMPUTER CABINET when closed looks like a wardrobe. $35.

905-642-0367

CORNEL-MARKHAM (16th/ BurOak) Bright, large basement apt. separate entrance.

Parking, Eat-in Kitchen, New Laundry, internet.

No smoking/ pets.

Available July 1st. $980. 416-677-5909

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Business Opportunities

$150 - $6000 Cash on the Spot 4 Scrap Cars Free tow in 2 hrs.

647-403-8542

Markham

ESTATE SALE Sat. May 13 & Sun. May 14 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

55 South Town Centre Blvd.

Suite 1203

Physiotherapist owner available for transition and is planning to retire. All private examination rooms (4), exercise and traction rooms (3), office, storage and a reception waiting room area. Existing equipment in the leased location is to be sold with the practice to facilitate a turn-key operation.

PRICED to SELL

To

place your ad on

yorkregion.com

Careers

Careers

67 Alexdon Road, North York, M3J 2B5

JOB F FAIR Driverss W Wanted!

Li Calling G License Drivers to drive Straight Trucks & Donation Pickups

Full Time Hours with Benefits Now conducting Spot Interviews at RECYCLING REWARDS OFFICE

On May 10th and May 11th between 10 AM to 4 PM and on May 12th between 10 AM to 7 PM

OR Call us at 416-757-7008 ext. 217

Unionville

Carleton Road / Village Parkway Furniture, Antiques, Tiffany Jewlery, Art, Tools, Decor, and More.

Everything Must Go! Legals

Legals

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of Thayanithy Selvaratnam, deceased All claims against the Estate of Thayanithy Selvaratnam, late of the city of Markham, in the province of Ontario, who died on or about the 2nd day of July, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned solicitors of the Estate on or before the 30th day of June, 2017.

Solicitors for the Trustee, Joseph G. LoPresti LoPresti Law, Barristers & Solicitors 1510 - 5140 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6L7 Tel: 416.218.5271

FREE APP

Markham

Giant Community Yard Sale Indoors - Rain or Shine Saturday, May 13 8 am - 2 pm Markham Missionary Church 5438 Major MacKenzie Dr

Careers

Indoor Content Sale Sat. & Sun., May 13th & 14th 9:00 a.m. ~ 20 Foxglove Crt.

Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Download the

Antique Furniture, oriental rugs, Rosenthal decorative plates and figurines, planters and stands, J.A. Henckel knives (new), dishes, household and home decor

All proceeds to combat homelessness.

WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks.

Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing.

647-287-1704

Legals

Garages Sales

PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC FOR SALE

Houses for Rent

MARKHAM AREA 3 bedroom home on ravine lot, air conditioning, parking, no appliances. No pets. $1700 per month + utilities. Available now. Call 416-419-3391

Garages Sales

Private Physiotherapy Clinic for sale. This is a well-established practice (17 years) nestled in an excellent location in the town of Sutton West, Georgina, Ontario, by beautiful Lake Simcoe. Housing is growing exponentially in this region with continued potential for clinic growth!

Contact information: Tony Austen tonyausten@gmail.com tel: 647-2362614 www.edrhealthcareclinic.ca www.edrphysiotherapy.ca

STOUFFVILLE - Senior one bedroom& bachelor apartments, balconies available, with elevator.

Stove, fridge. Parking.

Laundry on site.

Available now. Call 905-709-2300.

Houses for Rent

Business Opportunities

Articles Wanted

Apartments for Rent

Markham

Multi Family Garage Sale Sat., May 13th, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rain or Shine 25 Daniel Court Good Stuff!

Come Out and Have a Look!

Multimatic Niche Vehicles - North America is hiring the following PERMANENT, FULL-TIME STAFF to take an active role in an exciting high-profile vehicle assembly project:

s QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER s #/-0/3)4%3 !33%-",%23 s !54/-/4)6% 0!).4%23 s %.$ /& ,).% 4%#(.)#)!.3

MARKHAM

Competitive wages and benefits are offered

Radford Crescent Street Sale Sat May 13th ~ 8 am Ninth Line and Hwy 7

Submit online at: careers.multimatic.com

Appliances, kids stuff, household items and lots more....

Place ads in your Local Community Newspaper Print & Online at

<RXU&ODVVL¿ HGV.ca

WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN

ACCOUNTING CLERK Experienced in Accounting, with knowledge of Windows Office in a network environment, requires some reception relief. Must be an organized person with excellent telephone manner and fluent in English.

Full time position Leslie/Hwy 7 Email resume to: job@sound-ideas.com

45

General Help

Restaurants/ Hospitality

General Help

YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU!

KITCHEN HELP

2 hours per day Part-time $34/day

required for local restaurant and deli.

Monday- Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

STOCK

We immediately need:

School Crossing Guards in Markham at the following location: * Carlton Rd & Central Park * Hillmount & Moss Creek Please call us today at: 905-737-1600

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED

Restaurants/ Hospitality

Are you looking to supplement your income?

Call 416-836-4450 General Help

Teaching Opportunities

Teaching Opportunities

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time job?

Then driving school bus may(â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? be forlicence) you! $500 SignaOn Bonus

We Provide: provide: We

â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Free FreeTraining Training â&#x20AC;˘ Free FreeLicensing Licensing Competitve pay â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive pay package package

R0014292620

Call 416-770-5360 Apply online at www.stocktransportation.com Email us at: or call 1-800-889-9491 today jobs@stocktransportation.com

Family Caregiver/FT Permanent

RECEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & ASSISTANTS

Mostly for elderly person in Markham.

Duties include housekeeping, prepare, cook and serve nutritious meals, provide companionship and personal care. Drive to/from doctor appointments, activities and shopping. *Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis (Note: This is not a condition of employment) Education: High School Graduate Work experience: Minimum 6 months training provided by employer.

Language: English (speak/write/read) Wage: $14/hr.; 7 hrs./day; 35 hrs./wk.; 10 working days paid holiday/year Start date: November 2017 Email resume: corona_madriaga@ yahoo.ca

Needed for New School aged Child Care in Stouffville (September 2017)

Email resumes to info@markhampropertymanagement.ca

Administration

Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call

SERVICE / DELIVERY DRIVERS

Landscape Maintenance Personnel and Crew Leaders Candidates must be customer oriented, energetic, reliable with G license, clean driving record.

Please fax 416-291-6792 or email: gtaejobs@clintar.com

General Help

Mural Landscape Artist

Metroland Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toronto Distribution Centre requires a part time Shipper/Receiver (Overnight shift) for its warehouse operation. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Production Manager, this position will be responsible for pallet picking and racking during our week of production.

Shipper/Receiver s s s s s s

0ICKING SKIDS OFF RACKS AND DELIVERING THEM TO THE production staging area )NVENTORY CONTROL OF lNISHED SKIDDED PRODUCTS -AINTAIN CONSISTENT WORKmOW BY ENSURING PRODUCT IS PREPPED FOR SHIPPING AREA IN A SAFE TIMELY MANNER %NSURE DISTRIBUTION PRODUCTS ARE LABELED 2ESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTING SUPERVISION IN LOADING AND staging area, as required &ORKLIFT LICENSE REQUIRED

Please contact Jason King at jking@insidetoronto.com

Technical/ Skilled Trades

Technical/ Skilled Trades

Chemical Blender, FT

s s s s s

St.Maurice & St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church - Markham, ON Create drawings, and other artwork using mosaic stones and other media.

Create three-dimensional artwork using mosaic stones Knowledge of Coptic Christian Art 3 - 5 years Experience No degree or certiďŹ cation required QualiďŹ ed candidates please forward your resume to cathytadres@rogers.com

Landsview Landscaping, in Markham looking for

Experienced Installers and Labourers in landscape construction.

Email resume to landsview@rogers.com

DREAM TEAM

Admission and University Placement Administrative Assistant permanent / full-time position commencing immediately and

Summer Camp Tennis Coach June 19-July 28 Postings close on May 26, 2017 The Country Day School offers JK-12 in a co-ed, non-denominational environment located on 100 beautiful acres in King.

Please visit our website for more details: www.cds.on.ca/employment

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE We are looking for a candidate that has at LEAST YEARS PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND INSISTS ON PROVIDING EXEMPLARY CUSTOMER SERVICE

THRIVES IN A BUSY ENVIRONMENT IS A TEAM PLAYER AND LOVES TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS 4HIS IS NOT A CALL CENTRE ENVIRONMENT BUT RATHER DEDICATED CUSTOMER SERVICE 7E ARE A LIBRARY SALES COMPANY DEALING WITH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATE GOVERNMENT MARKETS Email your resume and salary expectations to: ebscotoronto@ebsco.com

Responsible for industrial chemical blending. Involves physical lifting of materials during transfer to blending vessels. Responsible for maintaining production records & batch numbers.

Lift Truck Exp. an Asset. FT 8-4:30pm We offer: Salary, beneďŹ ts with proďŹ t sharing. Resumes to: resumes0711@gmail.com

Fire Protection

COMPANY LOOKING FOR Technicians with TRADE EXPERIENCE &AX RESUME TO

YOUR CAREER

STARTS HERE SEARCH

Technical/ Skilled Trades

Construction General Labour

FOR HOME BUILDER IN %AST 'WILLIMBURY 9ORK 2EGION %MAIL pgallo@ voguegroup.com

yorkregion.com

BUILD YOUR

Administration

has the following positions available: Year Round and Seasonal Opportunities for York Region and Scarborough

Hourly Pay and BeneďŹ t Plan Available General Help

is looking for experienced motivated and dynamic staff for our new care center Mon. to Fri. PT split shift interested candidates please email resume to: amongfriendsdaycarecentres@ hotmail.com

Markham

3TART IMMEDIATELY DAYS WK HOUR TO START 0AID BI WEEKLY 3ELF MOTIVATED Transportation reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. %MAIL CANTERCASA GMAIL COM OR CALL 905-640-2535

Located in Vaughan and Gormley.

Interested drivers with a G or DZ license should send resume and abstract to Lance Dallaire: Email: lance@naturescall.ca

FRIENDS OF MINE CHILD CARE CENTER

General Help

Landscaping & General Clean up

The leader in the portable sanitation industry requires

General Help

NOW HIRING GENERAL LABOURERS Duties include lawn cutting, trimming, maintenance and clean up.

$BMM t 'BY t &NBJM DMBTTJmFET!NFUSPMBOE DPN

General Help

Is your business looking to hire great people?

Drivers

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

Drivers

yorkregion.com

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

46

47

HOME RENOVATIONS

Specializing in STAMPED CONCRETE

Nick 416-347-5062 local

HOME RENOVATIONS NEED RENOVATIONS? SPECIALIZING IN * Bathrooms * Tiles * Walk-in showers * Hardwood * Kitchen cabinets * Bsmt finishing

Call Kashif 416.273.3786 SUMMER RENOVATIONS

Build/Repair Fences Build/Repair Decks BIG OR SMALL, GIVE US A CALL!

647-894-2268 (Free Estimates)

SUNNY RENOVATIONS

Build / Repair Fences Build / Repair Decks 416 846 2238 (Free Estimates)

Hammer Construction Home Renovations since 1985.

No job too big or too small!

Free Estimate.

Finished Basements ~ Bathrooms Kitchens ~ Open Concept ~ Decks

416-420-7672

hammerconstruction@rogers.com

Experienced and Affordable

416-791-1234

INTERLOCKING STONE WORKS LTD. Design-Build Landscape Contractor Commercial - Residential

â&#x20AC;˘ Excavation â&#x20AC;˘ Grading & Sodding â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Interlocking Stone â&#x20AC;˘ Level, Clean & Seal

â&#x20AC;˘ Waterfalls & Ponds â&#x20AC;˘ Lighting â&#x20AC;˘ Flagstone â&#x20AC;˘ Planting â&#x20AC;˘ Spring Clean-Up

647-333-0835 / iswltd12@gmail.com

Member Landscape Ontario

Time to book your exterior painting I can paint your aluminum

TREE EXPERTS LTD. & LANDSCAPING Established 1945 â&#x20AC;˘ CertiďŹ ed Arborists â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your complete tree service specialistsâ&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Est. since 1979

905-294-5415 Bill Frechette

DANAR HOMES Spring Special - FREE Railing with new porch General Contracting â&#x20AC;˘ Cement, Stone & Brick Work â&#x20AC;˘ Basement Leaks - Heated Driveways & Steps â&#x20AC;˘ Railings & Porch Enclosures â&#x20AC;˘ Windows - Doors E-Z Payment 6 months NO INTEREST O.A.C. METRO LICENCE T85-0234754 23 years with the same name & number www.danarco.ca

Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Painting

Take the pain out of painting Interior / Exterior.

PLUMBING â&#x20AC;˘ Steps â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Walkways â&#x20AC;˘ Patios

Call Tom 416-525-7655

LIBERTY LAWNS

BRUCE CLARK & SON Plumbing & Renovations Ltd. Bathrooms, Basements, Service www.bruceclarkandson.com (Licensed/Insured) Since 1968

(905)472-4845

BaySprings Plumbing We are a small Small Job Specialists Company servicing Markham OFF $ WITH THIS AD for over 20 Years!

10% SENIORS DISCOUNT 416-427-0955 Friendly - Great Prices ESTIMATES Best Quality in Town! 24/7 No Extra ChargesFREE for Evenings, Weekends or Holidays Servicing All Your Plumbing Needs

35

FEEDING PRUNING REMOVAL PLANTING

OVER Senior Discount

70 yrs.

(905)

640-7599

HENDRIK TREE SERVICE Tree Trimming / Removal Stump Grinding Brush Clearing

647-238-2661

Metro Lic. #P24654 - Fully Insured

RE-LOCK

Interlocking Stone Repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Installations

RE

LEVELING Driveways

Walks

Patios

CALL 905-887-0957 Serving the York Region area since 1979 www.re-lock.com

For a FREE Estimate call Greg

416-937-0085 Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount & Neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount

PONDS & LAWNS CLEANING SERVICES INC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Servicing all York Region neighbourhoodsâ&#x20AC;?

BOOK NOW for your SPRING Pond Openings!

BOOK NOW for our Early Bird Specials for All your Lawn Care Needs!

FREE IN-PERSON QUOTES!!

CALL US 647-200-4181 Email: info@pondsandlawns.ca Web: www.pondsandlawns.ca

ROOFING

DUN-RITE

ROOFING REPAIRS â&#x20AC;˘ SIDING/FASCIA â&#x20AC;˘ EAVESTROUGH â&#x20AC;˘ TUCKPOINTING â&#x20AC;˘ VENTING â&#x20AC;˘ GUTTER GUARDS â&#x20AC;˘ ANIMAL REMOVAL

â&#x20AC;˘ SHINGLES â&#x20AC;˘ FLAT ROOFS â&#x20AC;˘ SKY LIGHTS â&#x20AC;˘ CHIMNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;˘ VALLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;˘ ANIMAL PROOFING

ALL TYPES OF ROOF REPAIRS 24 HOURS Y EMERGENC S IR A P E R

15% Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount

647-857-5656

Email: classiďŹ eds@metroland.com

Free estimates ~ Competitive rates

Local ~ Professional ~ Experienced 905-201-7734 (o) 647-885-1772 (c) 15 Heritage Road, Unit 20, Markham www.great-spaces.ca

Interlock Stone Repairs

TREE/STUMP SERVICES

$BMM t 'BY

Driveways ~ Patios ~ Walkways Waterproofing & More.

Basements Kitchens Re-models Bathrooms

LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, SUPPLIES PAINTING & DECORATING

yorkregion.com

To Advertise Contact Us

CONCRETE & PAVING

| Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017

home improvement | directory

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm Toll Free 1-855-945-8725

Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, May 11, 2017 |

48

Your Local Choice Since 1947 Visit our showroom at: 80 Bullock Dr. Unit #5 Markham, ON L3P 3P7

• WindoWs • doors • roofing • siding • EavEstrough IVE

ING

SPR

NT INCE

WINDOWS:

1/2 Price Security/Sound Resistant Glass Upgrade

ROOFING:

Free Warranty Upgrade

SIDING/EAVES:

25% OFF Alurex Gutter Protection (with eaves installation)

Call us

E for a FRE ! estimate

Note: Not valid with any other specials/discounts Offers valid until May 31, 2017

yorkregion.com

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Visit us online @ EdmundsHomeImprovements.ca or email us: info@edmundshome.ca

276

0 905-472-

2006-2016