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threw a piece of furniture at her head. She has been spit at, kicked, bitten, verbally abused and her life has been threatened on more than one occasion. She has also been required to wear spit shields, bite guards and even Kevlar in the classroom. "The first thing my husband asks me when I get home every day is ’Are you OK?’" she said.

"Try going home and explaining bruises to your family when you are a teacher. They expect me to come home every day in one piece." In 2013, 194 incidents of violence were reported by York Region elementary teachers; in the last school year there were 536, York Region Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario

president David Clegg said. Teachers are reporting trashed classrooms and broken windows; being grabbed by the throat, physically restrained and stabbed with scissors. "It’s the No. 1 topic and it’s a troubling issue that isn’t well understood," he added. "The

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Kathy Laszlo (from left) with her son, Danny, and Susie Sokol with her daughter, Talya, spend time in the DANI computer room. DANI, an organization that creates programs for adults with disabilities, has a facility at the Garnet Community Centre in Thornhill.

DIVERTING DANNY Program opens doors for adults with disabilities SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com doesn’t want to watch the Price is Right all day. She managed to find Danny a government program, but Laszlo ended up reporting it for being "borderline abusive", she said. The program offered no programming and the employees rarely interacted with the adults with developmental disabilities, she said. So, Laszlo and Sokol took the next step in their vision. They rented a Toronto house and launched a three-day-per-week program. Participants got involved in catering, creating

school lunches from the home’s small kitchen, with profits going back into the program. Word got around and other parents became interested in the program. The catering orders increased and soon, they couldn’t meet the demand for the day program or the number of catering orders. Ninety-five per cent of the program participants were from Thornhill, so it made sense to move the program there, to Garnet Williams Community Centre near Yonge Street and Clark Avenue in May 2013. Like Laszlo and Sokol,

Graeme Treeby can relate to the frustration of hunting for hardto-reach services. The youngest of his three children, Jenny, 30, has cerebral palsy, a developmental delay and other issues. She attends a day program in Newmarket. Like Danny and Talya’s parents, Treeby and his wife also worry about Jenny’s future. "There’s a slim chance we won’t live forever," he jokes. "Just in case, we plan to make sure Jenny has a decent quality of life." So, back in 1990, when Jenny

was three or four, Treeby began researching ways to make this happen. "We found out quickly nobody knew what to do, how to help us," he said. He decided to find the information himself. This mission saw him give up his accounting career and by 1993, he was travelling the province full-time, giving people advice on how to plan for their children’s financial future, helping them answer that ultimate question: what happens when I’m gone? In 1997, he formed Special Needs Planning, based out of Stouffville. (http://www.specialneedsplanning.ca/) The Stouffvile resident finds it frustrating how few resources there are for people also wanting to plan for their loved one’s future financial security. "There aren’t enough hours in the day to respond to the email or to make calls to set up appointments," he said. Laszlo and Sokol now know all about the race to meet ballooning demand. They had 11 participants in their program when they moved to Thornhill in 2013. Today, there are 31 participants. Their organization, DANI, now offers a supported employment program, as well as evening, social, music and Sunday programs. The non-profit has a $1.2million budget, with no government funding. It operates a kosher dairy café at Garnet and a pop-up restaurant that can travel to your workplace or an office close by. The pop-up is so popular that they are now booking into 2018. The pop-up also helps fights prejudice, according to Laszlo. Some people may have never seen someone with a disability working, Laszlo said. "To see them in action changes people’s view of adults with a disability," she said. Go to http://dani-toronto.com/ for more information on DANI.

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anny and Talya’s lives have dovetailed. They went to many of the same programs, camps and schools growing up. They both have developmental disabilities and were integrated into schools alongside children without disabilities. But as they approached the end of high school, each of their mothers - Kathy Laszlo and Susie Sokol - worried about their futures. Laszlo and Sokol had the same wish: They wanted their children to maintain social, active lifestyles after high school. Children with a developmental disability are entitled to an education under age 21, but once they reach that age, the entitlement stops, Laszlo said. "It is like sitting on the side of a cliff. There is nothing. No continuity," she said. "They don’t have rights to anything. We wanted to be proactive and do something for them," Laszlo said. But they had trouble finding programs. So, they created a parent action group of seven parents. From there, they hoped someone would take on their vision of providing programs for adults with developmental disabilities who have finished high school. No organization was interested, Laszlo said. So, the women decided to launch the idea themselves. In the beginning, it was mainly a social group. In August 2006, the group held a week-long summer camp for people with developmental disabilities. They had no money, Laszlo said. University students were willing to help for no pay. The camp included cooking sessions in Laszlo’s kitchen. By 2008, Danny and Talya had finished high school and still had nowhere to go. Danny was home for a few months while Talya tried to work from home. "It was a disaster," Laszlo remembers, noting Danny

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Proclamations Animal Health Week - Oct. 1-7 World Mental Health Day - Oct. 10 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 of Council and Standing Committees, visit markham.ca

York Purchasing Co-Operative Procurement Fair The York Purchasing Co-operative (YPC) is hosting a “Procurement Fair”. This event is to provide vendors the opportunity to meet YPC members and inquire as to each organizations procurement practices. Purchasing representatives will also be there to give information on upcoming projects that will be bid to the vendor community. The YPC strives to provide information to the vendor community. Date: Oct. 19, 2017 | Location: Flato Markham Theatre Address: 171 Town Centre Bld. (Warden & Highway 7) Time: 9 am to 12 pm The following are the participating agencies: • Town of Aurora • City of Vaughan • Town of East Gwillimbury • Town of WhitchurchStouffville • Town of Georgina • York Catholic District • City of Markham School Board • Town of Newmarket • York Region District • Town of Richmond Hill School Board • Regional Municipality • York Regional Police of York

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Roads construction shortfall must be addressed Residents may be in for a rough ride over the next decade or so as York Region grapples with a $1.5-billion shortfall in its forecasted 10-year roads construction budget. While characterized as a "worst case scenario," by director of transportation and infrastructure Brian Titherington, the lack of adequate funding for road work could lead to 56 projects being delayed beyond 2031. That’s not likely to be greeted as good news in a region whose residents list traffic as being one of their biggest concerns. Some parts of York are already congested to a standstill during the morning and afternoon rush hours (if not all day) and the problem will only intensify as the region’s population grows from its current 1.11 million to its projected 1.79 million by 2041. Now, the region is spending more on transportation than it ever has, according to Titherington. But, he stressed, the dollars just aren’t there to continue doing so at the usual pace. Instead, some relief will need to come via transit, carpooling, off-peak travel and emerging technologies. However, those options may not ever satisfy a significant number of residents, especially in a region that was predominantly built around the idea of commuting from one place to another by personal vehicle. For whatever reason, the region seems woefully unprepared for this shortfall. Yes, it is poised to collect $300 million less in development charges than it had anticipated. But this should be a surprise to no one, as there had been numerous warnings issued over the past few years about the potential for the pace of growth to slow. Similarly, the region only passed its transportation master plan last year, which included a list of projects needed to meet the demands presented by growth; so why are we only hearing now that the cost of the needed improvements is about twice the available budget? We agree that hiking taxes above reasonable levels isn’t the answer to the problem and borrowing more money on top of the region’s existing $2.9-billion debtload isn’t a viable option given the spectre of a credit downgrade that would result in higher borrowing costs. Asking the province for additional taxation powers could yield results, depending on what form they take, but the region should also look within for efficiencies and ensure that growth is in fact paying for growth. One thing’s for sure: the solution isn’t simply to shrug and kick 56 cans down the road. Residents deserve better. After all, no one plans to fail; they fail to plan.

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• LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Thanks for story on rogue clothing bins Re: Rogue clothing bins: how to avoid them, donate to charity, Aug. 24. Million thanks for Mr. Tim Kelly for exposing the invisible companies with fake telephone numbers in bold letters requesting donation of used clothes. The clothes they collect are sent to Africa not as a charitable donation. The City of Markham has woken up and taken action by disposing rogue bins. The city has to be tough in imposing heavy fines for the violators who are illegally collecting used clothes that should have gone to legitimate charities. The bylaws of City of Markham should be respected and all residents should obey the laws. If no

one obeys the laws, why do we have the lawmakers employed? Kingsley George, Markham

Entrepreneurism a state of mind, character Re: EDITORIAL: Entrepreneurial skills vital for young people, Aug. 3. Your article would have been timely at least two decades ago and possibly even earlier than that. While Canadian governments of all political stripes get themselves elected by offering the electorate continual enhancements to the already well entrenched safety net social contract, the industry and technological trends you mention are pulling the economy and the ways in which people

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may financially support themselves in the polar opposite direction. Careers as entrepreneurs, i.e. self employment, may well be the course for more people. Those traits include the deep desire and courage to "go it alone," while seeing many around head for the safety of large corporations and governments, with all of their perquisites, pensions and medical plans, etc., and the cool headed intuitive judgment necessary when those pesky, mission critical decision times arise, as they will, and invariably do so at the most inconvenient moments. True entrepreneurism is a state of mind and character which cannot be acquired. For those not so disposed, rewarding employment careers may be sought in the industries engaged in the robotics technologies to

which you refer. These will require a growing number of people skilled in the design, installation and running of them and their associated systems. The technical training colleges and universities already turn out graduates in those disciplines and perhaps a priority should be given to finding ways to ensure they are continually adequately funded. However, for those young people aspiring to an entrepreneurial life, their school curriculum should include an introduction to the fundamentals of the full cycle of business planning, starting with the articulation of the value proposition for an enterprise and culminating with investor preparation. David Green, Thornhill

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Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by Metrolinx for approval to expropriate the interests described herein in the lands described in Schedule “A” attached hereto for the purposes of a grade separation on Steeles Avenue East between Kennedy Road and Midland Avenue including, but not limited to, widening Steeles Avenue East, accommodating pedestrian, cycling and multi-use facilities and facilitating infrastructure improvements of GO Transit rail facilities related to the Regional Express Rail Program and all other improvements and works ancillary thereto. In the case of a Limited Interest in Perpetuity (Standard) for the purposes of a free, uninterrupted and unobstructed permanent easement in gross or rights in the nature of a permanent easement in gross to enter, occupy and re-enter by all authorized users, including, but not limited to, servants, agents, employees, contractors, sub-contractors and workers, with all necessary material, including, but not limited to, vehicles, machinery, supplies and equipment at all times in, on, over, through, under, along and upon the lands for the purposes of the construction, re-construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of tracks, signals, platforms, stairs, tunnels, elevators, railway bridges, spurs, pedestrian bridges, noise walls, retaining walls, tiebacks, grade separations, telecommunication and traction power equipment and facilities and any other Metrolinx and/or associated facilities and all site grading, clearance, relocation, reconstruction or demolition of buildings and any other structure at grade and/or above and below grade including the disconnection and/or reconnection of any electrical and public utilities, ancillary and/or necessary to the works to be performed (collectively, the “Works”). This easement is in common with others, except that during the exercise of this easement from time to time, Metrolinx may, in its sole discretion and upon notice to the owner of the lands subject to this easement (except in the case of emergency), temporarily restrict access to all or part or parts of the lands subject to this easement for such period or periods of time as may be necessary or advisable to permit the performance of the Works; and In the case of a Temporary Limited Interest (Exclusive Staging and Access) for the purposes of a free, exclusive, uninterrupted and unobstructed temporary easement in gross or rights in the nature of a temporary easement in gross for a term commencing on registration of an expropriation plan and expiring December 31, 2025 to occupy and enter and re-enter by all authorized users, including, but not limited to, servants, agents, employees, contractors, sub-contractors and workers, with all necessary material, including, but not limited to, vehicles, machinery, supplies and equipment at all times in, on, over, through, under, along and upon the lands for all purposes, including, but not limited to, grading, placement and storage of soil, equipment, supplies and other material, establishing temporary alternative access, access to any other Metrolinx and/or associated facilities, construction staging and laydown areas, construction ingress and egress to and from the station and rail corridor, site clearance, including all necessary removal of vegetation, relocation, reconstruction or demolition of buildings and other structures at grade and/or above and below grade including the disconnection and/or reconnection of any electrical and public utilities, construction of berms and retaining walls, noise walls, temporary removal of parking areas and all other improvements. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the interests herein described in the lands described in Schedule “A” attached hereto. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice. The Drawing referred to in Schedule “A” forming part of this Notice can be requested by contacting Paul Kan at Paul.Kan@Metrolinx.com

The approving authority is: Minister of Transportation c/o Metrolinx (the expropriating authority), Attn: Manager, Property Acquisitions & Dispositions, 20 Bay Street, Ste. 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2W3 The expropriating authority is: Metrolinx Attn: Manager, Property Acquisitions & Dispositions, 20 Bay Street, Ste. 600. Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2W3 Dated at Toronto this 27th day of September, 2017 Metrolinx Original signed by Paul Kan This Notice first published on the 5th day of October, 2017.

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2017 Markham Fair ranks among best Over the past 88 years I’ve attended 74 Markham Fairs. During this time I’ve had the honour of serving in several capacities including collecting admissions at the old Highway 7 site; twice entering 4-H competitions; once participating in a men’s only chocolate cake-baking contest; twice judging pet shows; twice judging fair queen contests plus taking scores of photos during four decades of self-ascribed newspaper assignments. While somewhat outside The Tribune’s main coverage area, I’ve always considered Markham’s Fair my fair. And nothing could prevent me from being there, even back in 1977 when resolute patrons sloshed through mud up past their ankles. However, this urban/ rural exhibition was, and still is more than a display

of creative skills and showmanship. It’s a form of co-operation the like of which most communities could only dream. As president Darren Little appropriately stated in Thursday’s ceremonial address, more than 900 volunteers are now taking part. President Little cut the traditional yellow ribbon accompanied by wife Natalie, twin sons Daniel and Archer, father Rob and uncle Barry. So what about me? Has the presidential post ever crossed my mind? Not really. But I once had the opportunity when Goodwood past-president Ivan Norton asked if I’d accept an official nomination. I turned him down. So again this year I was still on the outside looking in. And what did I see? A Markham Fair among the best in my 74-year memory.

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Stouffville. It "tipped" the scales at 283 pounds. Andrew also placed first with the largest max pumpkin. No one could match Lenna Rose of Mt. Albert and her big potato weighing three pounds, 5.4 ounces. Jared Simpson, Stouffvile, placed second and Murray Norton, Goodwood, third. Stouffville’s Andrew Wannop was again a winner with his garden vegetable display. Jean Painter won the 150th birthday Canada award. Carolyn Ratcliff’s entry was second. Laura Volpe of Stouffville won the coveted Reesor Family prize. Other winners included: David Breau, Markham, Otter Greenhouse Ltd. award; Gwen Farrow of Scarborough both the Richter Greenhouse and Vera Clarkson accolades. Merna Burkholder’s

butterscotch pie was a red ribbon winner as were Lorrie Bolender’s pumpkin pie; coconut cream pie and butter tarts along with Sheri Catalano’s spice cake and Phil Redshaw’s white bread loaf, the latter three from Stouffville, Old MacDonald’s Farm was again a top drawing card, especially Don Miller’s 2,000-pound Clydesdale horse and Tom Watpool’s sow and 10 piglets. For a second year in a row, Stouffville’s Motus O Theatre packed ’em in with colourful song and dance routines spanning all four days. The theatre is moving to Orangeville three years hence. Although an attendance figure was not immediately available, it’s believed the turnstile count will exceed 50,000. Great job directors, officers and volunteers.

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public immediately jumps to student versus student or bullying when discussed." The teachers’ federation has been holding focus groups and polling to gain a better understanding of the situation. In the focus groups, participants don’t believe students committed the acts. "This is happening with relatively young children and most don’t perceive a five- or sixyear-old much of a threat," he said. "But once you’ve seen a classroom a student has ripped apart you think differently." While challenging for teachers, it also impacts the other students in the classroom, the teacher sharing her experiences said. Witnessing aggression, even if it isn’t directed at them, is difficult for children to process and teachers must follow up to explain so students aren’t

fearful of returning to class. "Sometimes, the day after, I call in sick because I just can’t face my students," she said. "It has become much more than teaching, we also have to be mental health supports, which isn’t fair to us or the students because we aren’t experts." She also points out that teachers like herself who have specialized training to deal with escalating students are pulled from their own classrooms to help, which means her students’ learning is interrupted. The federation is beginning to further research the impacts these incidents have on the other children in the classroom, Clegg said. Witnessing these acts or being evacuated from their classroom due to an out of control student must have an impact on their learning. "Integration of identi-

"This is happening with relatively young children and most don’t perceive a five- or six-year-old much of a threat. But once you’ve seen a classroom a student has ripped apart you think differently." - York Region Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario president David Clegg fied children into mainstream classrooms has many positives but at what point do the negatives outweigh the positives," he said. "We have to be able to weigh the right of a child to be educated against the collective rights of others to learn in a safe environment." York Region isn’t alone as Peel is reporting increased incidents as well and Durham teachers are calling for more protective gear to use in the mainstream classrooms, not just the special education and behavioural classrooms. While many are calling for more re-

sources and protective gear, Clegg isn’t convinced it’s the solution. "There is this big elephant in the room and it’s difficult to talk about," he said. "No one is asking why this is happening. There has to be a systemic, underlying cause." The local is planning to host a symposium in February 2018 with representatives from across the region to discuss just that. Additional resources are provided to teachers in specialized classrooms where students have been identified as special needs or having behavioural challenges, student ser-

vices superintendent Kate Diakiw said. The majority of these incidents happen in specialized classrooms. Teachers in mainstream or ’typical’ classrooms have very little training in dealing with violence and aggression, however, those in special education or behavioural classrooms have received crisis prevention training including understanding behaviour, student escalation signs, responding to defensive behaviour, appropriate response to a student acting out and how to perform control positions.

"Physically intervening is the absolute last resort," she said. "We never want to put a hand on a child and will only do so if they are going to hurt themselves or others." Identified students have plans that spell out what actions should be taken to deal with that child’s behaviour, who will respond if needed and what to do should specific situations arise. "In many plans it is written to call the police but we rarely get to that point," she said. It is mainly these trained teachers who are using the protective gear. Specialized supports are brought in following an incident to re-evaluate plans and support teachers. She admits the system isn’t perfect but says the board is doing well with what it has, adding it is always monitoring violent incidents and analyzing any increase.

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AUBREY “DIT” CLAPPER Clapper, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 471, was born in Newmarket. He played nine seasons at right wing and 11 on defence, all with the Boston Bruins. He recorded 228 career goals, 246 assists, was a six-time All-Star player and won three Stanley Cups.

HERB CAIN Cain, born and raised in Newmarket, played for four seasons with the Montreal Maroons, starting in 1934, and helped the team win a Stanley Cup. He really shone with the Boston Bruins, where he earned his second championship ring and a scoring title, in 1943-44, by racking up 82 points.

CURTIS JOSEPH Joseph, who grew up in East Gwillimbury, is a three-time All-Star goalie. He won 454 career regular season games; fourth on the all-time list. Cujo had a 2.79 goals-against average and recorded 51 shutouts in 943 games with the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Phoenix Coyotes and Calgary Flames.

STEVEN STAMKOS Born in Markham, Stamkos has been a prolific goal-scorer since the Tampa Bay Lightning drafted him first overall in 2008. He’s twice been the leading scorer, scoring 50-plus goals in two seasons and 40-plus four times. In 2011-12, he became one of two players to reach the 60-goal mark since 1996.

CONNOR MCDAVID Drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2015, McDavid, from Newmarket, tallied 48 points in 45 games during an injury-shortened rookie season. Last season, McDavid racked up 30 goals and 70 assists to capture the scoring title, plus the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award while leading the Oilers to the playoffs.

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

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Regular Hours:

Del Monte

Allen’s

Carr’s

Fruit Nectars

Apple Juice

960ml

1.05L

Original Table Water Crackers

Gourmet Filled Frozen Pasta

99¢

Butternut Squash, Porcini Mushroom, Ricotta Spinach or Buffalo Mozzarella

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$ 99 2016

250g

Each

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Premium Ice Cream

Product of Italy Tomarchino

Strained Tomatoes

Premium Soda Beverages

4/$ 00 720ml

750g

1.5L

Chocolate Bars

Turkey Breasts, Thighs, Drumsticks & Wings

499

Per lb. 11.00/kg

1kg

$ 69

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Still Water

McVities 8 Pack

200g

$ 99

850ml

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Each

Simply 7

O’Pops

100% Pure Not From Concentrate Juices Quinoa Chips Orange 1.65L or Apple 1.75L

Cantucci Biscuits Club Orange Bars

$ 99

Oasis

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Alessia

Voss

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Popcorn Chips with Chia, Flax & Quinoa

100g

113g

$ 99

100% Pork, Traditionally Raised

Organic Broths

Per lb. 13.21/kg

Pork Sausage Meat For Stuffing

SAVE $2.40

Ilios

99¢ • Hormone Free • Antibiotic Free • Vegetable Grain Fed

100g

Espresso Coffee

Galvanina

Cap-Off Frenched Rack of Pork

2/$ 00

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Ara Azzurro

100% Turkey, Traditionally Raised

125g

$ 99

100% Pork, Traditionally Raised

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250ml

Product of Italy Mamma Nuccia

$ 99

$ 88

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Glass Bottles

Frozen Vegetables

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Terra Delyssa

900g

Kawartha Dairy

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125g

Primo

99¢

Green Giant

$ 99

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BRAND NAME GROCERIES

SUPER SPECIAL!!

We will be closed on Monday October 9, 2017

Each

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20%

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Quaker

Darrell Lea

Ambrosia

Cereals

Soft Strawberry Licorice 200g

Rice Puddings

Life 455g or Corn Squares 375g

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8” Pie

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Kennedy Rd.

Apple Valley Pumpkin Pies

EVENTS

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THE MEGA SALE up % to OFF

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l Thursday, October 5 Markham’s Partnership with Eabametoong First Nation WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Public Library Markham Village Branch, 6031 Hwy. 7, Markham CONTACT: 905-513-7977 This is a tangible expression of reconciliation and an innovative way for municipalities and First Nations to work together to alleviate the inequities of indigenous life.

Meditate with a Monk WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Buddha Meditation Centre, 11175 Kennedy Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-9277117 You get the chance to meditate and chant with a monk trained in the Theravada tradition. Instructions will be given. Suitable for all experience levels. l Friday, October 6 Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 2:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m WHERE: The Church of St. Patrick, 5633 Hwy. 7 E., Markham CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, http:// www.blood.ca COST: Now is the time to "fall" into a

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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. blood donor clinic and #GiveLife! New donors are needed to help hospital patients. Book your appointment now! l Saturday, October 7 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.mainstreetmarkham.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.

Bingo WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Markham Public Library Thornhill Community Centre Branch, 7755 Bayview Ave., Markham CONTACT: Amy Arsenio, 905-513-7977, aarsenio@markham.library.on.ca, http://bingosession2.eventbrite.ca COST: Come play the game you know and love - this time in the library,

with snacks and prizes.This event is a part of Markham Reads 2017. l Sunday, October 8 Unionville Stiver Mill Farmers Market 2017 WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Stiver Mill, 9 Station Ln., Markham CONTACT: stivermillmarket@hotmail.com, http:// www.unionvillestivermillmarket.com COST: Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market in Unionville offers local fruits, veggies, meat, baked goods, crafts, entertainment and the market grill. l Tuesday, October 10 Healthy Spine Talk and Postural Assessment WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Angus Glen Community Centre and Library, 3990 Major MacKenzie Dr. E., Markham CONTACT: 905-470 5072, service1@agoac.ca COST: This workshop is good for those who want to understand the reasons of low back pain, neck pain, muscle pain and numbness.

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CLOSED Holiday Monday, Oct 9th

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l Saturday, October 7 Woodbridge Fall Fair 2017 WHEN: 12:00 a.m WHERE: Woodbridge Fairgrounds, 100 Porter Ave., Vaughan CONTACT: 905-265-1782 COST: Adults $10, Youth $5, Kids under age 6 free From Oct. 7 to 9 celebrate the season at the 170 annual Woodbridge Fair featuring car shows, exhibits, competitions, midway, entertainment, petting zoo and more.

Kidapalooza Fall Festival WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham CONTACT: Olivera Pavlovic, 416-414-2466, info@kidapalooza.ca, http://www.kidapalooza.ca COST: $8 adults; $25 children; 23 months and under is free Have some fall family fun Oct. 7 to 9. Event includes inflatables, pumpkin patch, train rides, rick climbing wall, visits from Paw Patrol characters and more. Thanksgiving Weekend Hike WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Cawthra Mulock Nature

weather. This interactive hike is part of a series led by a personal trainer and is targeted to fitness levels. Festival of One-Act Plays WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket CONTACT: John Dowson, 905 836 5464, vutc@rogers.com, http:// www.vutc.ca COST: $10 The Very Useful Theatre Company and the Rotary Club of Newmarket present two comedies, Ace Galaksi: Space Dick at Large and A Little Something For The Ducks. Metroland file photo

Eliana Sorbara, 5, left and Ava Vescio, 7 at last year’s Woodbridge Fair. This year the event takes place Oct. 7 to 9.

Reserve, 18462 Bathurst St., Newmarket CONTACT: Seann Kim, 416-444-8419, seannk@ontarionature.org, https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/fit-hikesseries-tickets-36448056117 COST: See website Keep calm, get fit and enjoy fall

l Sunday, October 8 Kidapalooza Fall Festival WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham CONTACT: Olivera Pavlovic, 416-414-2466, info@kidapalooza.ca, http://www.kidapalooza.ca COST: $8 adults; $25 children; 23 months and under is free Have some fall family fun Oct. 7 to 9. Event includes inflatables, pumpkin patch, train rides, rick climbing wall, visits from Paw Patrol characters and more.

CUSTOM BUILDER’S HOME - OLD MARKHAM VILLAGE 9

$2 ROGER KORTSCHOT* Sales Representative roger@royallepage.ca

905.940.4180 www.26Albert.info

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SUZANNA MAYA & ASSOCIATES Broker

1.800.544.9477

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

Sales Representative

905.471.2121 www.cathycoker.com

Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

$798,800

www.18FriarTuck.com

BUNGALOW IN SOUGHT AFTER “WOODEN STICKS” AREA

Open House Saturday October 7th 2 to 4pm - 59 Amos Lehman Way, Stouffville Sensational Home Loaded With Quality Upgrades On Premium Lot, Gourmet Kitchen, Brazilian Hardwood Floors, W/O To 2-Tiered Cedar Deck, Beautifully Finished Basement & Much More! Visit Jaymiller.ca To Take The Tour!

905.853.1969 905.717.3525

$1,928,000

Suzanna Maya** 416.453.3424

Live, Work and Raise your family in this High-Demand Location. Affordable Four level back-split features 4 bedrooms, perfect for a young family or investor. Bright Eat-In Kitchen. Living and Dining Room are combined providing a bright, open space and features Hardwood under the Broadloom. SOUTH facing, on a large lot, parking of 4 or more cars. Close To Go Transit and VIVA - Top Markham Schools - Markham Community Centre and Library - Markville Mall and Main Street Markham. Call for your opportunity to view this home.

CATHY COKER

CALL JOYCE TODAY!

Jay Miller

Stunning 5,000+ sf estate on cul-de-sac. Features 9’ ceilings, gorgeous sun-filled renovated kit., Main floor office, 4 large bdrms, & 5 renov. Baths. Handscraped hrdwd floors throut! Finished lower level walkout to pool and 2 tier deck. Triple car garage, beautifully landscaped. Highend modern finishes galore!

MLS - N3940260 Walk to golf / Elgin Park / shopping. Sun filled kitchen w/ walkout to deck overlooking inground heated pool; perennial gardens. 87’ wide backyard. Lge. Master bdrm. w/enste.; 2nd bdrm, 3pc.; front rm. Office with French doors; Window shutters thruout; partly fin’d bsmt. All appliances.

Elizabeth Murray Broker

905-852-7760

$850,000

$889,000

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PH2-20 FRED VARLEY DR

311 - 20 FRED VARLEY DR.

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A location like no other. Boutique luxury condominium living featuring 1,968 sq. ft. penthouse suite plus over 1,300 sq. ft. expansive terrace in the heart of Unionville just steps to historic Main Street. Over $150k in upgrades, 2 side-by-side parking spaces.

ALEX LECLERC

BRANDING CONSULTANT aleclerc@yrmg.com 905-943-6109

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Luxury boutique condo steps from historic Main Street Unionville. One bedroom plus den, exquisite finishings, approx. 10’ ceilings, Irpinia designer kitchen, Miele appliance package. Spring 2018 occupancy.

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KAREN HARVEY

18 FRIAR TUCK RD. - MARKHAM - BULLOCK

Thinking of moving? Whether you are buying or selling, experience, when you need it, does not cost more; it pays.

Broker of Record

15 WILLOW WOOD PLACE, SHARON

Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage

THE MARKET IS MOVING!

JOYCE RAMER** bus 905.477.0011 cell 416.702.7756

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

BACKS TO RAVINE – ¾ ACRE LOT!

26 Albert Street Unique Layout With Main Floor Master Suite W/ 5-Pc Ensuite. Beautiful Kitchen With Custom Cabinets/Leaded Glass, Centre Island/Breakfast Bar, Quartz/Granite Counters. Formal Dining, Open Concept Great Room W/ Fireplace & Vaulted Ceiling. Main Floor Office, Upper Level With 2 Bedrooms & Open Loft. Finished Basement/3-Pc/Sep Entrance. Oversized Detached Double Car Garage. Gorgeous 80 X 132 Foot Treed Property. Loads of extras and upgrades include SS Fridge, SS 6 Burner Gas Stove, B/I Dishwasher, B/I Microwave, Deluxe Rangehood, Central Air, Central Vac, Gas Hot Water Boiler/Heat Exchanger, Humidifier, Heat Recovery, In Floor Radiant Heat In Basement, White Oak Hardwood Floors.

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SHOWCASE

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The Politis Brienza Team #1 Team in Canada** Make sure that you turn to the professionals that deliver Experience, Excellence and Results. Don’t leave your biggest investment to chance in this changing market. Hire the team that can properly represent your home and your best interest.

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Open House: 81 Castleglen Blvd., Sat 2-4

Cachet Estates

Stouffville

Prestigious Cachet Estates presents an elegant family retreat on a beautifully landscaped and private 1+ acre lot. This desirable estate features a grand foyer, large principal rms, gourmet kitchen, gleaming hardwood flrs, crown mouldings, wainscotting, endless pot lights, oversize master ensuite w/sitting area & spa-like ensuite & an entertainer’s delight finished bsmt w/rec room, wet bar, games room++ lot features a waterfall, multiple patios, outdoor kitchen+++

Open House: 7 Personna Blvd., Sat 2-4

Prime Markham

Markham

Rarely offered 4+1 bdr, 4 bath, bright & spacious upgraded semi w/ finished walk-out basement backing onto a ravine. Open concept living, gleaming hardwood floors, modern kitchen; large entertainer’s delight deck. finished lower level w/ separate entrance, rec space, kitchenette, full bath & bonus room/potential bdr. Steps to great schools++++

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Your search for the perfect family home stops here! Backing on ravine, this 3,307 sq. ft., 4+2 bdr, 5 bath home has it all. Open concept with defined spaces, a preferred floor plan, all bdrs with ensuites, open concept family room w/grand cathedral ceiling, gourmet kitchen with walk-out to deck overlooking ravine, main floor office, 9 ft main level ceilings, finished basement with living area, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 3-pc bath+++

$2,088,000 Opportunity to live in high-demand, sought-after Markham location. Featuring a 3 + 1 bedroom bungalow with main level hardwood floors, California shutters, a finished lower level with rec room, bedroom, bathroom, and sauna, a beautiful and private backyard, fully fenced with inground pool, fruit trees and two walk-outs to decks+++ Close to all amenities. Great school location!

$1,198,800

$838,880

Markham

Ideal Markham location!

Markham Village

Your search for the perfect family home stops here in desirable Cornell facing the park! Most sought-after layout, well-maintained, bright & open concept home features 10 ft ceilings on main level, 2 gas fireplaces, private 3rd level master w/ walk-out to balcony & 4-pc ensuite, newly finished lower level rec room & bdr w/ above grade windows & 3-pc bath, large 2-tiered deck in back, 2-car garage!!! +++

On a main artery, part of the Cachet area, just 1/2 mile from the proposed Buttonville 4.6 million sq. ft. development site and adjacent to the Montessori School! Portion used as office space. One-of-a-kind. Must be seen to be appreciated.

$818,800

$1,688,000

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+++

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Broker of Record

Michelle Risi

Broker, Executive Vice President

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ATTN FIRST TIME BUYERS & DOWNSIZERS - 9506 MARKHAM ROAD UNIT #316 $479,900 Experience luxury, almost new, open concept, 2 bdrm/2bath, Opal 4 model offers 861 sq. ft by Greenpark. Great location near Markham Rd/16th close to GO, Groceries, Restaurants, Schools, & Community Center. 9ft Ceilings, upgraded Manhattan Laminate flooring, kitchen offers stainless steel appliances with upgraded backsplash & granite counter. Master bath offers upgraded w/in glass shower & marble counter top. Concierge, Rooftop Terrace, Party, Billiards, & Exercise Room.

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Fairgrounds, 100 Porter Ave., Vaughan Come out and celebrate the 170 annual Woodbridge Fall Fair. There is so much going on including games, rides, petting zoo, horse and wagon rides, food, crafts, antiques and more. Admissions: adults $10, youth (6 to 13) $5, children (under 6)

free. Oktoberfair - Whitchurch-Stouffville Oct. 14, 12 to 7 p.m.; Memorial Park, Park Drive, Stouffville Enjoy the best of Oktoberfest and fall fairs at the annual Oktoberfair. Enjoy rides, food, competitions and more.

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Colder temperatures and changing leaves mean autumn celebrations. Here is a list of some of the fall fairs and festivals celebrating food, colour and fun: Kidapalooza Fall Festival - Markham Oct. 7 to 9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Markham Fair Grounds, 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham Kidapalooza Fall Festival has so much to keep little, and big, hands busy. Create, explore, play and enjoy the pumpkin patch, train rides, bouncy castles, giant fort, rock climbing wall, petting zoo, mini golf, and so much more. Special guests include characters from Paw Patrol. Admissions: children (2+) $25, adult (18+) $8, infants (23 months and younger) free, family pack (two adults, two children) $60. Woodbridge Fall Fair Vaughan Oct. 7 to 9, Woodbridge

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The Regional Municipality of York

City of Markham

York Region is undertaking two Schedule ‘C’ Environmental Assessment (EA) Studies of 16th Avenue to identify possible improvements for current and future transportation needs for pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and motorists. Study A is between Yonge Street and Woodbine Avenue in the Town of Richmond Hill and the City of Markham. Study B is between Woodbine Avenue and York/Durham Line in the City of Markham. The recommendations for 16th Avenue include widening to six lanes for Transit/HOV lanes from Yonge Street to McCowan Road, additional cycling facilities from Yonge Street to Donald Cousens Parkway and paved shoulders from Donald Cousens Parkway to York/Durham Line. You are invited to attend one of the three scheduled open houses to comment on these recommendations. An evaluation of alternative designs, recommended design plans and overall impacts will be available at each open house. The project team will also be present to answer your questions. Visit any time between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The open houses will be held at the following locations:

City of Markham

Town of Richmond Hill

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Location: Edward T. Crowle Public School 15 Larkin Avenue Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Location: Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School 90 Bur Oak Avenue

Date: Location:

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 York Region Transit/Viva Bus Depot 55 Orlando Avenue

For those unable to attend in-person, the information presented at the open houses will be published on york.ca/16thavenue and on York Region’s Facebook and Twitter social media channels. An accessible version of this notice is available upon request. This notice was issued on September 28, 2017. To submit a comment, question or for more information, please contact: Christine Morrison, Communications and Community Engagement Specialist The Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75923 Fax: 905-836-4590 Email: roads.ea@york.ca

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The studies are being conducted in accordance with ‘C’ of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015). Personal information submitted (e.g., name, address and phone number) is collected, maintained and disclosed under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for transparency and consultation purposes. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public, unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.

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