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Save our stores. That’s the sentiment shared by local merchants on Main Street Markham as the roadway enters a third month of construction.

But with limited access to the street and sidewalks fenced up in front of shops, businesses are hurting. Usually the September to November months are holiday shopping time and along with the

summer one of the busiest times for merchants. Now with the construction, many businesses are wondering if they can hold on that long. “All the summer walk-ins carry us for most of the year,” said Deb

Dixon, who owns The Nails Boutique. “Look outside, there is no one on the street.” Ms Dixon has four rooms in her salon, one of which sits empty without a tenant. That leaves the See MERCHANTS, page 5.

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On a sunny summer afternoon the platform at the Unionville GO train station is a tranquil place. Leandra Patera is sitting crosslegged on the bench with her iPod blasting. The scenery isn’t much as she stares off into a chain-link fence and train tracks but it’s 5:21 p.m. Ms Patera only has three more minutes to wait for the spectacle that provides her with daily entertainment: the Unionville Sprinters. The 5:24 p.m. heat is always one of the most hotly contested. GO train passengers, dressed straight out of a Brooks Brothers catalogue, crash onto the shores of the platform in waves and flood the parking lot as 15 sprinters desperately make their way to their cars trying to claim the gold medal for fastest exit.

20-MINUTE WAIT All in the name of avoiding a 20-minute traffic jam. “I love it. I’m a philosophy major. They’re always pushing each other; they’re tired and overdone,” she said. “It’s like zombies walk off at rush hour.” Joel Pipher makes sure to stand far back from the doors. The Uxbridge resident hops on the train at Unionville but has learned his lesson. “If you stand close to the doors See READY, page 3.

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Organizer Kevin Huhn (centre) of Markham keeps the peace, but barely, between six York Region mayors who have signed up to play in Road Hockey To Conquer Cancer, an all-day event Sept. 29 at Ontario Place. From left are Whitchurch-Stouffville’s Wayne Emmerson, Aurora’s Geoffrey Dawe, East Gwillimbury’s Virginia Hackson, Mr. Huhn, King’s Steve Pellegrini, Markham’s Frank Scarpitti, and Georgina’s Robert Grossi. For more on the tournament, which benefits Princess Margaret Hospital and the Canadian Cancer Society, go to teamuptoconquercancer.ca

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you’ll get trampled. You really have to be paying attention,” he said. There is some method to the madness, said Stouffville resident Francis Roy. He said a lot of people like to park their cars on the south side of the parking lot because they can get on the collector road first. There is also the decision of whether to park close to the train or not. It’s not always an advantage to get to your car first because you have to avoid all your adversaries, he said. “I have grown used to seeing it. I’m surprised nobody gets hurt.” As the 5:24 heat takes place on this day, many GO train passengers meander to their cars resigned to their fate of waiting in traffic. Ten minutes after the train has departed, Karen leans against the hood of her car enjoying the sunny afternoon. The Markham resident has been taking the GO train for seven years and knows better than to get caught up in the sprints.

‘People barrel out of here’ “I do think it is dangerous. People just barrel out of here without any regard for other people,” she said. “I have had a number of close calls.” According to her the problem is there are not enough exits so there is gridlock all the way to Kennedy Road. When cars are careening out of the Unionville GO station parking lot it seems dangerous, but according to York Regional Police it hasn’t seen the most accidents in Markham. Since 2007, there have been seven accidents reported at the Unionville station, nine at the Main Street GO and four at the Mount Joy GO. There could have been a number of minor accidents that weren’t reported to police as well. GO Transit spokesperson Malon Edwards said the No. 1 priority of GO Transit is the safety of its customers. He said they do their best to ensure customer safety in the parking lot and said the ingress and egress points are in sync with traffic lights on nearby streets. “We work with local municipalities to ensure that all entrance and exit points — for both cars and

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Commuters dash to their cars at the Unionville GO station in the hopes of avoiding a 20-minute wait exiting a jammed parking lot. ‘We ask customers to take their time when exiting the GO train and leaving the parking lot, for their own safety and the safety of others,’ GO Transit spokesperson Malon Edwards said. Since 2007, there have been seven accidents reported at the Unionville station, nine at the Main Street GO and four at the Mount Joy GO. passengers — are designed as safe, efficient uses of space,” he said. Some of the safety measures GO Transit takes for its parking lots include periodic safety campaigns, frequent patrols from transit safety officers, surveillance cameras and a 24/7 control and dispatch centre to respond to calls about parking security matters. He said GO Transit works closely with the City of Markham to ensure parking lot safety. Currently 80 per

cent of GO Transit passengers are satisfied with its safety, he added. “We encourage our customers and members of the general public to employ a sense of safety and awareness when using our parking lots. Customers should always be aware of moving vehicles when exiting the train and entering the parking lot,” said Mr. Edwards. “We ask customers to take their time when exiting the GO train and leaving the parking lot, for their

own safety and the safety of others.” Twenty minutes after the train leaves, Stouffville resident Kevin Sea sits in his car engrossed in a book. Mr. Sea said the decision is pretty obvious. “I can either sit in my car and read or burn gas and wait in line,” he said. “I don’t blame people for running.” The traffic is caused by bottlenecks on the road and he didn’t

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Business owners Lynn Yuen (left) of Focus on Flowers, Mona Regan of Valentine’s Furniture and Interiors and Deb Dixon of Nails Boutique survey the scene. We are the original. We’re a heritage village that needs to be preserved.” There is currently one southbound lane open between Bullock Drive and Hwy. 7. Full roadwork reconstruction and streetscaping will take place in 2013 with expectations construction will be complete by the end

of the year. The city is also working on widening Main Street Markham north of 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive from two lanes to four. Lanes, curbs and sidewalks on the west side are expected to be complete by the end of the year and work on the east side starting next year.

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Along with replacing the 100-year-old storm sewer that is at the end of its lifespan, the goal is to create a pedestrian friendly area that enhances the Markham village heritage conservation district. The entire project, including sreetscaping is expected to be complete by the end of 2014.

Sympathizing with businesses, the city is working with the road construction contractor to ensure one northbound lane, between Hwy. 7 and Robinson Street and the Robinson Street bridge, opened yesterday, Markham engineering director Alan Brown said. To ensure roadwork is complete by the first week of November, construction crews are working extended hours, Mr. Brown added. In the meantime, Ms Regan and other business owners question why the Markham Village Business Improvement Area is still collecting a levy during the construction as well as what the BIA is doing to help businesses. The BIA levy is collected and administered by the city and can only be abolished by an act of council, BIA community liaison Christine Matthews said. The levy is charged to the property owner based on a square footage formula and can be passed down to tenants or store owners. More than $215,000 will be collected this year from the more than 160 stores included in the Markham Village Business Improvement Area, according to city records. “(These business owners) put their blood sweat and tears into their businesses,” Ms Matthews said. “The last thing we want as a BIA is a business to go under See CITY, page 7.

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can only be done to lights that are less then 800 metres apart. Now we have lights that are less then 100m apart on very busy main roads and they always turn to red when a group of vehicles approaches. When will our traffic department finally wake up from its deep sleep and correct these problems? Vehicles that have to accelerate from a full stop burn twice as much fuel and pollute accordingly. Our polar ice sheets are melting, our oceans are warming up, our coral reefs that produce the air that we breathe are disappearing and the people that are paid to correct these problems are asleep at the wheel.

Advertize safety zones Re: Slow down: police to unveil 57 new safety zones, Sept. 1. I had the misfortune of speeding in one of these zones in Parry Sound, unaware of the exact implications. I think citizens need to be properly informed of the definition and consequences, by a large notice in the newspaper. York Region or the City of Markham may be persuaded to pay for it. It would also be nice if they would provide the reason for these new zones where fines are doubled. Do we have an increased problem in these areas beyond previous statistics ?

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Downsize bank worker Re: Bank note flap irks Asian community, Aug. 23. First of all, I heard about this but have not seen a $100 bill for awhile. I find this interesting, however, and wonder why the Bank of Canada would do something so stupid. Whoever made the decision to use an Asian female in the first place should be downsized or maybe he/she does not have enough work to do and it is easier to create something out of nothing. The Bank of Canada should be using a prominent Canadian person on their bill. The Bank of Canada should not be inciting racism or stirring up problems. A similar situation existed in the 1980s when a civil servant wanted to force vendors to sell the famous Jamaican patty under the name Jamaican “meat pie”. Needless to say this created worldwide attention and complaints but, in the end, the “good guys” won.

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some ill health. It lasted nearly the entire summer. I walk a lot and I noticed a lot of teachers are living in my neighbourhood. In my convalescence, they were an interesting group to observe, particularly in the context of essays like yours in Thursday’s paper and in the various debates under way. At the end of all this dispassionate observation, I was surprised — we really respect these people, even though teachers live a rather dissipated lifestyle. I thought teachers spent most of their summer actively improving their skills through advanced training. Seems not. It’s not so much that I am envious. But let’s not call them middle class. The middle class among us are the doctors, lawyers, editors, the office workers, civil servants and nurses and entrepreneurs etc., all of whom work at least 9 to 5, frequently overtime (mostly unpaid), 50 weeks a year, often bring work home, and keep the saw sharp through lots of home study, or via courses on their own time. They juggle long days and commitments and kids and spouses and their own needs: the middle class work fearfully hard. And I saw kids, Markham

kids, frequently wandering about aimlessly. It was heartbreaking. Their parents don’t have the summer off, and being too young yet to work, or perhaps unable to find jobs, you could see boredom settling into their bones. We need change, and fairly radical change, too, toward something that is better for all of us, and our kids, and infinitely more compassionate than the system currently in place.

Edwin Lang MARKHAM

Council failed simple test of democracy Re: ‘Democracy’ bill passes 2nd reading, Sept. 1. Finally, we are close to having a democratically elected regional chairperson. All members of the provincial legislature voted unanimously to support this bill. They recognize what our municipal politicians failed to, and that is that the people of York Region deserve to elect their regional chairperson directly. We are adults and can make up our own minds on whom to elect based on their platform, without being told

by our municipal politicians who should lead us. That is the democratic process. That is what the MPPs understand and our municipal leaders don’t. Congratulations to all our provincial legislators who, on a principle of simple democracy, came together and voted for our rights. Shame on those politicians in Markham who, perhaps out of self interest, failed to do so. They failed themselves, they failed Markham; they failed York Region and they failed a simple test of democracy.

Dave Stewart MARKHAM

Stop, go, pollute Driving in Markham has become an absolute nightmare. In the 1990s, when I still lived in Markham, we were promised by the traffic department that most signal lights on main roads would be switched to green sequence. I still have the letter from the roads department to prove this. This means when a car travels the speed limit or a little less, the light on the next intersection would change to green by the time the car got there. At the time, we were told it

The bikes have taken over. I have been wondering lately why so many people are riding their bicycles on the sidewalks. Are sidewalks not for pedestrians? In my area of Markham where I enjoy walking every day, the traffic is not busy and there are many lanes specifically designated for bicycles and yet people prefer to ride their bikes on the sidewalk. I find this extremely annoying, especially since cyclists feel they have the right of way and expect pedestrians to move out of their way. I can understand if it is a family with a small child just learning to ride a bike, but many adults are using the sidewalks, too. Recently, two men on their bikes come up behind me, ringing the bikes’ bells furiously for me to move out of their way. I refused to move as there was ample grass for them to go around me and I said, “Sidewalks are for people, you should be on the street!” They laughed as though I was the crazy one. Have the rules changed? Why are people now expected to move out of the way of bikes while walking on the sidewalks? It makes going for a simple walk not enjoyable anymore.

Linda Bradley MARKHAM

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because of construction. We want to see them all survive.” The levy collected helps pay for items such as signage along the street, events such as the weekly farmer’s market, annual festival of lights and Santa Claus parade, Main Street Markham construction shopping spree contest as well as the BIA website and business directory.

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City, BIA take steps to help “You eliminate the levy, you eliminate all those services,” she said. The city provided about $31,000 to the BIA to help purchase signs and advertising letting consumers know shops are still open and where to park. But if business owners want to see that money spent in other ways during construction, they, along with the public, are invited to make a presentation to the BIA board, Ms Matthews said. The next BIA board meeting is Sept. 20 at 7 a.m. at the BIA office, 32 Robinson St. For full construction scheduling and updates, visit the Main Street Markham reconstruction page at markham.ca For more information on the Markham Village Business Improvement Area, visit mainstreetmarkham.com

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Age Divisions

BOYS

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GIRLS

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U8 (born 2005) to U18 (born 1995)

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If you are interested in becoming a Competitive Team Coach, please contact THE MARKHAM SOCCER CLUB OFFICE AT: 905.472.2869 ext. 311 or email kent.green@markhamsoccer.org

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Markham high school special buses could be axed in cost cutting

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Car show parks at museum Sunday The end of summer also brings the end of show season. To mark the return of classic cars back into its garage, Main Street Markham hosts a summer end show and shine classic car show. The annual Markham Auto Classic is Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a new location – the Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd.

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Better get set to slow down, York Region drivers. A total of 19 regional roads will have new, mostly lower speed limits, if a new set of revisions proposed Wednesday get the green light from regional council Sept. 20. According to a staff report, the changes are a result of routine investigations, which are generally initiated by requests from the public, members of council or proactively as part of ongoing monitoring of roadways. The changes include three in Markham:

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Speed limit drop goes to vote • Major Mackenzie Drive: reduced to 70 km/h from 80 km/h, Glenbourne Park Drive to Hwy. 48; • McCowan Road: reduced to 60 km/h from 70 km/h, Steeles to 14th avenues and Carlton Road to 16th Avenue; and • McCowan Road: reduced to 60 km/h from 80 km/h, 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie. Other notable changes include reducing the speed on Yonge Street to 60 km/h in parts of Richmond Hill and Aurora. — L.H. Tiffany Hsieh

This summer Kids Camp Cooking Classes were held by Queensbridge Mills, upstairs at The Village Grocer. Pictured here kids salute Canada with their Lemonade as they sit down to taste their creations.

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Little Theatre presents ‘Proof’

Intelligence can be a curse, but this clever offering from a playwright in his prime is sure to challenge and entertain the audience. When Catherine’s brilliant father dies, she must come to terms with his legacy. Is she mad? Is she a genius? The proof is in the viewing. Once again Markham Little Theatre offers an award winning cast. Catherine is Kate O’Hearn, last seen as Yolanda in last year’s production of Bedtime Stories. In the previous season she appeared in the role of Chastity in the award-winning world premiere of P.S. Uncle Angus, a role for which she was nominated for best actress in a lead role by the Association of Community Theatre of Central Ontario. Hal is Ali Adatia who has been seen as the good son in Kitchen Witches. Previous plays with MLT include 2010’s Mambo Italiano, 2007’s The Odd Couple (Female Version), Over The River And Through The Woods in 2008 and Moonlight And Magnolias for which Ali

won the 2009 ACT-CO Festival Thea for best lead actor in a comedy. Robert, Catherine’s brilliant father, is played by Andrew Horbatuik. Andrew’s strikingly contrasting performances in two consecutive MLT plays, Hay Fever and Moonlight and Magnolias, won him a well-deserved acting Thea. He joined MLT for Bedtime Stories, the award-winning world premiere of P.S. Uncle Angus, for Art of Murder, and The Magic Fire. Clair is played by an almost newcomer to MLT, Anna Maria Lo Bianco. She was previously seen in Art of Murder. She is a graduate of the joint acting program between U of T and Sheridan College. She also earned her M.A. in theatre, drama and performance studies at U of T.

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STAFF PHOTO/SJOERD WITTEVEEN

Shayan Hassanzadeh of the Markham District High School Marauders makes the catch at football practice on Wednesday.

They say that money talks. But in Johnny Caputo’s mind, what’s far more significant is to receive an education that’s paid for and having an opportunity to play ball while in school. Originally drafted in the 12th round by the Oakland Athletics in this year’s Major League Baseball Draft, the 18-year-old former Markham resident turned down a chance to sign with the American League club. Instead, he accepted an athletic scholarship offer from Stoney Brook University in New York state, where he will play for their men’s varsity baseball team upon enrolling later this year. An infielder with the Toronto Mets and Team Canada under-18 entry now playing in the world championships in Seoul City, South Korea, Caputo declined a $75,000 signing bonus over a sixyear period plus $125,000 for education upon concluding his baseball career offered by the Athletics. “It was tempting,” he acknowledged of the offer that came his

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way. “This was a very tough decision to make because it has always been my dream to play pro baseball.” In making his final decision, which included discussions with his coaches on the Toronto Mets and parents and had to be made by the July 13 deadline, Caputo said he wasn’t in a situation where he was in dire need of a big signing bonus. “The factor which made me make my decision was the aspect of being a student athlete,” he revealed. “This was very appealing to me and I feel as though I will have the opportunity to get drafted again down the road.” In turning down the Athletics’ offer, Caputo said he had a talk with their scout who observed him and said there were no hard feelings. “I tried to keep a good relationship with the Athletics and I think their scout understood my final decision,” he said. The next time Caputo can go in the major league draft is three years down the road when he’s in

his junior year. But in being eligible to be drafted three years down the road, Caputo anticipated the money to be offered by a major league club will not be as big as what he just turned down. “To me, money isn’t a big concern,” he cited. About the only factor that might have swayed Caputo into signing was if he was taken in one of the early rounds. “What round you get picked in is how an organization feels about you,” he said. While Caputo is looking forward to starting school, his priority at the moment is in helping Canada win the world under-18 championships in Seoul, South Korea. Expecting to play some outfield along with some time at first and third base, Caputo was honoured to be representing his country in this 12-team event that is currently under way and has Canada playing in today’s final against the U.S. For Canada it marked the first time in more than 20 years they’ve been in the final.

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Drivers

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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General office duties including reception, photocopying and mail. Must be computer literate with pleasant telephone manner. Email resume: ssaggar@harris andpartners.com

Salon and Spa

HAIR STYLISTS

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Be a part of the fast pace and energetic environment of a SmartStyle salon that thrives on teamwork. You’ll get the chance to work with other talented individuals and use all of your skills and talents, creating the latest styles for a wide variety of clients. SmartStyle also offers you the rewards, educational opportunities and benefits to help you succeed as a top stylist. Call Laura at 905-841-7459

Ashgrove SPA on Main street Unionville is hiring ESTHETICIAN, HAIRDRESSERS, ASSISTANT MANAGER & RECEPTIONIST A Great opportunity for the right talented, enthusiastic and experienced professionals Compensation: Salary + Commission Email resume: marika@ashgrovespa.com

Technical/ Skilled Trades

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Experienced. Licensed. Qualified applicants may fax resume to 905-939-4082 or Call 416-410-3839 For more information Office/ Administration

Office/ Administration

Receptionist / Administrator Markham based multimedia and printing company has an immediate requirement for a computer savvy energetic office administrator/receptionist. This position offers variety and opportunity. Salary 35,000 + benefits, 8:30 - 5:00. Email resume to: info@hdsgraphics.com RECEPTION/ CUSTOMER SERVICE

Markham based medical distributor requires a well spoken, organized individual with: Customer service exp, computer skills, excellent written and oral English. French is an asset. Competitive salary & full benefits. Email resume: mail@remingtonmedical.com

Office/ Administration

OFFICE CLERK

Busy office in Vaughan is seeking someone with property management experience to assist in general office duties including reception. Must be proficient in Word and Excel. Email resume: newerastaffcorp@gmail.com Dental

Looking for a DENTAL HYGIENIST/ ASSISTANT for Tues/Thurs/Sat Email resumes: cornelldental centre@ rogers.com

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Careers

Building Operator - The Nielsen Company LOCATION: Markham Office Building THE POSITION As a Building Operator, you will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, repair failures of facilities equipment and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. After hours and weekend work is required in the event of an emergency. Responsibilities include: • Light bulb and lighting ballast replacements • Minor plumbing repairs - waterless urinal cartridges, flushometers, some faucet work • HVAC filter changes • Some BMS adjustments and minor repairs (actuators) - Training provided • Monthly starting of the emergency generator - Training provided • Standard building repair issues- desk drawers, door doesn't close, keyboard tray, minor lock work, etc. • Assist with room setups and moves • Escorting and overseeing vendors as required • Building rounds in the morning QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or equivalent • Post-secondary education of a technical nature and/or industry recognized technical trade licenses/certifications • Experience repairing heating, air conditioning and electrical systems helpful • Strong communication and customer service skills • Good technical/computer skills THE COMPANY Nielsen is a leading global provider of insights and analytics into what consumers watch and buy. HOW TO APPLY? Online: www.nielsen.com/careers (Job #1105432) Drop Off/ Mail Resume to: Attention: Human Resources The Nielsen Company 160 McNabb Street Markham, ON L3R 4B8 Health Care/Medical

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Apartments for Rent

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

Mortgages/Loans

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REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Maintenance Crew Member At least 1-2yrs. exp. Punctual / Hard working. Own transportation. Garden knowledge an asset. waltersproperty services@gmail.com

Technical/ Skilled Trades INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN Looking for experience in industrial trade and will also train. Physical work, computer knowledge helpful. Must have driver licence, DZ an asset. Send resume to: inquiry@interweigh.ca Fax: 905-940-1711

Hwy.7/ MCCOWAN- priArticles for Sale vate spacious 1 bedroom, (Misc.) basement apartment, appliances, parking, steps to Mall, A/C, cable. Available ART SHOPPE dinning immediately. $675 inclu- room suite. Excellent condition. Table, 6 chairs, bufsive. 647-893-7900 fet/ hutch. Asking $850. 289-333-0230 HWY#7/ ROBINSON- 2 bedroom basement, 4 ap- HOT TUB (Spa) Coverspliances, a/c, separate en- Best Price, Best trance, $900+ 50% utilities. Quality. All Shapes & ColNon-smoking/ pets. Oct. ours Available. Call 1st. 905-887-1697 1-866-652-6837 gottarent.com www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper MCCOWAN/ 16TH- Exquisite, bright 1100sqft. 1 HOT TUB/SPA bedroom. Separate en- 2012 model, fully loaded, trance. Parking. Diningfull warranty. room, kitchen, fireplace, New in plastic. laundry, transit, non-smokCost $8,000 ing/ pets. $1050. inclusive. Sacrifice $3,900. 416-460-7786 Call: 416-779-0563

STOUFFVILLE CENTRAL- 3 bedroom, 2nd Dogs floor, 2 appliances. Special senior rate. No smoking/ pets. References. DOG TRAINING, Daycare Special rent. Sept. 1st. Canine Campus Voted #1 HIRING caninecampus.ca (905)640-0685 905-477-8092 STOUFFVILLE- CLEAN 1 bedroom apartment in secure building. No dogs, no smoking. 905-640-1170

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$200 TO $1000Dead/ Alive. STOUFFVILLE- IN town. Cars/ trucks/ vans. Large main floor apartFast Free towing. ments, 2 bedroom ($1200)/ We sell parts. 1 bedroom ($1000), 416-500-5050 +utilities, 1 bath, laundry, parking. Tony CASH PAID for scrap cars 416-841-7004 and trucks. We also sell parts. Don Mills Steel UNIONVILLE 2 bedroom (905)887-5821 basement, near transit, shopping, schools, community centre, parks. TOP CASH! We buy any Renovated, yard, parking, scrap cars, dead or alive. laundry, A/C. $925 utilities Highest payout. 24/7 Toll free 1-866-221-8656. Call Ken 416-791-8578 Joe Now!

MARKHAM- 3 bedroom, 11/2 baths, clean, renovated. Includes 5 appliances, cable, garage, a/c and fenced yard. Non-smoking/ pets. $1495+. 647-401-2090

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LABOURERS & CREW LEADERS Experience an asset Competitive pay packages.

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MEAT PACKING ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS Full time. Stouffville location $11/hr. Call Rob 416-526-7230

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A CRYSTAL Cleaning experience- Homes, Offices. Insured/ bonded. Supplies provided. 15% discount. (647)500-2260 for details. FOR SPARKLING clean home. Experienced, insured, bonded, references. (647)966-9369 PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL and office cleaning. Call Diann for a free estimate 647-693-2150

Decks & Fences

STOUFFVILLE- 3 bedroom semi, 1650 sq.ft., 21/2 baths, all appliances, 1 car garage, a/c, $1800+ utilities, available Oct. 1st. 416-319-9192 UNIONVILLE/ MAINBungalow. Totally updated, 3 bedroom, air, pool, quiet, parking. Furnished/ unfurnished. $1975.+ Laundry. Non-smoking/ pets. Lower level 1-2 bedroom, 900sq.ft., separate entrance. Ideal professional/ student. $875.+. 416-566-6120

CEILINGS repaired. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 905-554-0825 COMPLETE RENOVATIONS- Additions. Basements. Medical Clinics: Dentistry; Vet Clinic; Chiropractic. Professional. Low price. (416)427-2308 Sean.

Moving & Storage A-PARRIS MOVERSLong/short, big/small, residential/ condos/ commercial. Quality service. Affordable/ reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848 www. parrishomesolutions.com

Painting & Decorating ABSOLUTELY amazing painters at bargain prices! Summer special $100/ room. Quick, clean, reliable. Free estimates! Second to None Painting 905-265-7738

Waste Removal

1/2 Price Junk Removal. Cheap. Fast Service. All loading/ cleanup. Free Estimates. John, RELIABLE DAYCARE- 25 905-310-5865 (local) years experience. Lunches/ snacks. McCowan/ Novenas/ Brimley/ Denison area. CPR. First aid. Card of Thanks (905)475-5421.

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Cleaning/Janitorial

STOUFFVILLE- APARTMENT in quiet 4-storey building. Suits non-smoking individual/ couple. No pets. Near amenities. $1075/ $1235. Leave detailed message, 905-640-4727 905-201-5050.

Townhouses for Rent

General Help

BRICK REPAIRS. Chimneys. Stone work. Over 20 years experience. Call Paul (647)227-9860

DECKS, Shed, Concrete/ Stone walkway. Hardwood/ Laminate floors 25 years experience. 416-522-8034, Pet Supplies/ 905-787-0236 Boarding/Service http://fifieldconstruction. wikispaces.com/ PUPPY, OBEDIENCE & agility classes starting soon. Markham www.lifesruff.ca, Home Renovations

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Novenas/ Card of Thanks

PRAYER OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of the Mt.Carmel. fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me here you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make your request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times) Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (three times) Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks, C.B.

JAMES, Ronald Lloyd On Tuesday, September 4, 2012, peacefully at home with family at his side, Ronald was called to his heavenly home. Predeceased by his wife Grace (Wagg). Lovingly remembered by his wife Mildred (Thomson), his daughters Marilyn Roach, Karen (Calvin) Rae, Lois (Charles) Gingerich, his stepchildren David (Susan) Thomson, Becky (Robert) Hall, Bob Thomson, Greg (Cathy) Thomson, Paul (Christina) Thompson, 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME 166 Main Street, Markham on Sunday, September 9 between 2 & 4 and 7 & 9 p.m. (see detour map at dixongarland.com). Funeral service will be held at Markham Missionary Church, 5438 Major Mackenzie Drive Markham, on Monday, September 10 at 11 am with visitation for 1 hour prior. Reception will follow. Interment at Goodwood Cemetery following reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Partners International or Samaritan`s Purse. Online condolences may be made through: www.dixongarland.com.

DAWSON CEMETERY MONUMENTS All arrangements made in your home. No Sales people to increase price. We install at Elmwood & all Markham/ Stouffville area cemeteries.

Payment plans available at 0% interest Call Philip Dawson (owner) at (905)579-1116 Visit our Website: www.DawsonMonuments.com

Legals

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ALLAN RAYNER, DECEASED All claims against the Estate of WILLIAM ALLAN RAYNER, late of the Town of Markham, in the Regional Municipality of York, deceased, who died on or about the 20th day of November, 2011, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative of the Estate on or before the 1st day of October, 2012. thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Markham, this 8th day of August, 2012. MARK ALAN RAYNER- Executor, CHRISTOPHER EDWARD RAYNER - Executor By their solicitors CATTANACH HINDSON SUTTON Van VELDHUIZEN LLP 52 Main Street, Markham North Markham, Ontario L3P 1X5

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