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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti honours Olympic silver and bronze medallist Andre De Grasse at a parade down Main Street Unionville to Pan Am Centre in Unionville. The local Olympic hero also visited a grade school on Friday where he wowed the students.

De Grasse gets hero’s welcome

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The City of Markham celebrated a homecoming Sunday.

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Three-time track and field medallist Andre De Grasse, individual epee performer Maxime BrinckCroteau and women’s rugby seven’s referee Rose Labreche, were among those honoured by the City of

Markham in celebrations that commenced with a parade down Main Street in Unionville and ended at the Markham Pan Am Centre where a strong gathering of people came to attend the festivities.

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While some councillors argued televising meetings would make the region more accessible to the public, no one is pretending they would draw in high ratings.

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Do gender-based words affect our behaviour?

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t used to be so simple, back in the days of Dick and Jane primary school readers.

We learned grammar by memorizing basic rules. Dick was a ‘he’, Jane was a ‘she’, Spot was a dog and together they were … well, they.

Turns out, it wasn’t so simple after all. Those clear-cut rules didn’t fit everyone and today those who don’t fit are speaking out, sparking what could be a linguistic revolution.

The two-gender, binary world of male and female is shifting. We now have gender-neutral driver’s licences, gender-free washrooms, Toby’s Law enshrining transgender people’s rights in Ontario and Bill C-16 working to do the same across Canada. And increasingly, people are adopting a cornucopia of alternative pronouns to the traditional he and she.

“Gender is not black and white, but language is,” explained Chris Talbot, a female-to male transgender youth from Newmarket.

Talbot, 18, prefers to be called he. He spoke with his guidance office in Grade 10 and soon his entire high school had switched references to he.

Today, Talbot is studying at Georgian College in Orillia, making use of gender-free washrooms on campus, readily accepted by his male roommates in his dorm.

“People have been amazing about it, really. I’ve never had a bad experience, no bullying, no judging,” he said. “Maybe it’s because [trans issues] are all over social media, but it has been easier than I thought.”

Switching pronouns isn’t smooth for everyone, especially for those who don’t identify as male or female.

At 16, Beatrice Vandikas stumbled upon new pronouns being used by an online blogger: fae and faer.

‘THAT’S PERFECT, THAT’S ME’ “I’d been using they and them not realizing there was anything else. I was elated. I thought, Oh my gosh, that’s perfect! That’s me!”

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Vandikas had been dating a trans man at the time, dealing with “nasty rumours” in a smalltown community, and did not start using those pronouns right away.

Now Vandikas is more comfortable using fae (for she/he) and faer (for her/his/him) — but also less upset when people don’t.

Language is constantly evolving, Vandikas said. “It shouldn’t be that difficult, but changes like that are really hard for people, especially when they’re older.”

Vandikas’ parents, for example, haven’t yet fully embraced the concept. Faer mother once asked faer to help her understand how fae would like her to talk about faer. Fae was encouraged, but faer mother’s use of the pronouns didn’t last — maybe, fae said, because it was such a foreign concept to the older generation, “so I just said to myself, she’s my mom, I’ll deal with it.”

Reading that sentence may have been challenging for even the most open-minded readers, but Vandikas, and others who hope the English language evolves, said it’s worth the trouble. Respecting others is more important than being grammatically correct.

WORDS HOLD POWER Words hold power, Vandikas noted, especially when they feel wrong and especially when you have an identity disorder and rely on that perfect pronoun to understand who you are and find a sense of community.

“When people say gender pronouns are too confusing, what they are really saying is they don’t want to take the time to question their assumptions about gender,” said York University professor Sheila Cavanagh.

Gender is more complicated and nuanced than simple male

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“Gender is not black and white, but language is,” explains Chris Talbot, a female-to-male transgender youth. Talbot is studying at Georgian College in Orillia, making use of gender-free washrooms on campus. and female, she said. “The importance of language, and gender pronoun usage, should not be underestimated.”

Increasingly, professors at York and other North American postsecondary schools ask students to indicate their preferred gender pronoun when they introduce themselves.

Some go further, allowing students to register their pronouns in the university computer systems; professors are urged to include their pronouns in email signatures.

Alicia Lapointe, PhD candidate at Western University faculty of education, suggested it may be easier for youth, who tend to view gender and sexuality differently.

“They’re more fluid and open about it. By high school or postsecondary, it’s too late to unlearn any transphobia or homophobia.

Elementary students, in particular, are often bullied because of gender

expression.”

Lapointe uses nametags that say “please use … pronouns,” and introduces herself with: “I’m Alicia and I use she, her, hers pronouns”.

“It’s a way to get people to see that you shouldn’t assume,” she said. “I don’t think we lose anything by acknowledging our wide diversity, or celebrating it. Our society is only better if we celebrate everyone for who they are.”

“Maybe it’s just words, maybe it’s one small thing, but it’s acknowledgement that the world is a lot different from what we imagined it to be,” said Jen Gilbert, associate professor at York University’s faculty of education.

“We’re always inventing new ways to describe the world. Who knows what words we’ll invent to describe ourselves in the future?

Words describe the world and invent the world. And sometimes, we need to invent the world before it exists.”

Remember baby Storm?

The Toronto baby took the world by storm in 2011 when her parents decided not to reveal her gender to the world for her first years of life. Parents Kathy Witterick and David Stock wanted to let Storm decide what gender to identify with and, five years later, she is a she.

The couple also made a conscious choice to keep their kids out of public school, to avoid, in part, the school system’s segregation of sexes.

What happens when we erase gender divisions? Does going gender-free impact our behaviour?

The research is unclear.

Lynn Liben, a psychologist at Penn State, studied preschool classes to look at the effects of gender-coded language.

She found when teachers lined children up by gender and emphasized gender in speech, (“Good morning, boys and girls”), students showed an increase in genderstereotyped attitudes toward each other and their choice of toys.

On the other hand, researchers Kumiko Fukumura (University of Strathclyde, Scotland), Jukka Hyönä and Merete Scholfield (University of Turku, Finland), found no correlation between the pronoun system we use and our gender thinking. In the Finnish language, genders are not differentiated; “hän” refers equally to both females and males, and yet Finns do not think about the gender of people any differently than speakers of English, the researchers report.

How to be gender sensitive • If you are uncertain about the gender identity of another person and have to refer to them in the third person, use they or them.

• It is OK to politely ask which gender pronoun a person prefers.

• If you work in an office that has intake forms, include X or Other (if you must collect information about gender — but consider that you may not actually need it).

• Make sure there are gender-neutral bathroom options in your place of work.

- Sheila Cavanagh, assoc. professor, York Univ.

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Soon, cyclists will be able to travel from Lake Ontario to Lake Simcoe on one trail system.

End-to-end, the proposed Lake to Lake Cycling Route is about 121 kilometres, 92 km through York Region and 29 km through Toronto, of which about two-thirds of the route is already built.

“This is not just for commuter cyclists,” said the region’s head of performance and research for transportation services, Angela Gibson during a Markham committee meeting.

“This route is to be user-friendly, for families and commuters alike.”

Markham’s portion stretches from Steeles Avenue to just north of Hwy. 7, connecting to trail systems in Richmond Hill and Toronto.

This 4.2-km stretch will cost more than $3.1 million, shared between the region and the city.

Markham’s portion amounts to more than $1.4-million plus an additional $88,000 in annual maintenance and operations costs, of which the region would absorb about $50,000 as part of its plan to assume operations and maintenance for trails and paths along all regional roads.

The region also received $325,000 from the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure

Fund that will go toward the Lake to Lake project.

“We’ve come a long way in a very short period of time in cycling systems,” Mayor Frank Scarpitti said.

“But this shows the province is dedicated to building bicycle systems throughout the GTA for both commuters and recreational cyclists.”

Markham’s $1.4-million portion has been included in the 2017 capital budget process.

Markham’s portion picks up in the German Mills area and continues across John Street and then heads north along Leslie Street past Hwy. 7.

The proposed route consists of about 3 km on a shared boulevard and 1 km on an off-road path.

That means upgrading sidewalks to multiuse paths and gravel paths to paved trails.

The proposal also included a jog of about 500 metres of on-road cycling along Leslie Street, raising a red flag.

“Families have a different experience than commuters,” Scarpitti said.

The on-road section of the route is due in part to right-of-way issues, Gibson said.

“While not uncommon, we do try to minimize the on-road (portion) as much as possible,” she said.

Instead, Scarpitti wants city staff to study this portion of the route to see if a multi-use path can be built or if this section can be

Markham’s section of the Lake to Lake Cycling Route is expected to be complete in 2018.

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transitioned into a multi-use path in future.

The north-south route will connect to several major existing east-west trail systems, including the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine, Humber River, Rouge Vallley, 407 hydro corridor, Pan Am, Waterfront and Finch hydro corridor trails.

Markham’s main focus will be to enhance north-south routes, feeder trails and the trail

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The region started design work on the path system earlier this spring and is about 30 per cent complete.

Construction is expected to start next spring and is expected to be complete by the summer of 2018.

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e are breaking ground and removing barriers while navigating a cultural shift that has been referred to as the new post-gender era.

In a relatively short time period, we have discovered the segregation of the sexes and the use of the pronouns he or she have been identified as obstacles as we welcome transgender people to our table of diversity.

The two-gender, binary world of male and female is shifting. We now have gender-neutral driver’s licences, gender-free washrooms, Toby’s Law enshrining transgender people’s rights in Ontario and Bill C-16 working to do the same across Canada.

And increasingly, people are adopting a cornucopia of alternative pronouns to the traditional he and she.

We are in the midst of a linguistic revolution that will impact many facets of our lives before it ends Like any cultural shift, we are learning through listening and reacting by altering our language and behaviours to reflect what we’ve discovered.

In short, we are in the midst of a linguistic revolution that will impact many facets of our lives before it ends.

A recent Angus Reid survey had promising results. Nearly 80 per cent of those participating agree Canada should work to accommodate and protect transgender people in society.

To better educate our readers, Metroland has embarked on a three-part series that starts this week and continues for the next two weeks to explore the linguistic and cultural implications of these changes.

You will hear why the change is needed through the voices of those interviewed by reporter Kim Zarzour throughout her series.

Studies show 47 per cent of transgender people have either considered suicide, attempted suicide or self-harmed in the course of their lives, according to Sawyer Arnold, director of Trans Inclusion, PFLAG-Durham.

“By referring to them by the incorrect gender, you increase the risk and add to the emotional distress,” Arnold said.

Proponents of gender-free washrooms cite safety concerns.

Statistics show shockingly high levels of sexual abuse and assault against transgender people.

For these people, simply choosing which washroom to use can be a daily dilemma.

Changes in language and attitude will help.

These changes are organic and will take time to evolve.

Respect and decency should be foremost in our discussions.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Your generosity helped 86 families Open letter to community: Thank you so much for all of your kind and generous gifts of backpacks and school supplies which you brought to our Salvation Army office this summer so we could distribute it in a fair manner to all who needed the help.

We have been able to meet many of you and hear your stories of what you enjoy about helping others in need, whether it is grandmothers with an empty nest, or retired teachers who understand the times, or kids saving up their pocket money to buy a backpack for another kid, or a youth group having a collection of items in their church, or a group of work colleagues clubbing together.

We have had the privilege of helping 215 children from Richmond Hill and Vaughan, representing 86 families.

We gave out backpacks, school supplies, lunch snacks and back-to-school clothing.

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ents have been given supplies to attend English classes.

This was all because you partnered with us.

We greatly appreciate your involvement. May God richly bless you this fall season, and early Thanksgiving wishes — we give thanks for all of you.

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No need to honk, yell Driving southbound on Hwy. 48, just before Hwy. 7, there used to be a dedicated right-turn lane.

A few weeks ago, I noticed that the right turn sign is not there anymore, and also the right-turn marking on the road.

So I thought, this is great, brcause it lets more cars flow to a double lane south of Hwy. 7.

So I started using the right lane from then on.

I am writing this in hopes of you posting it on the “Letters to the Editor” page.

Because a lot of drivers are

not aware of this change.

Just today, I had a very rude, aggressive guy in a white BMW honking at me for me to make the right turn.

I told him it’s not a rightturn lane anymore.

He kept cursing at me, at this moment I thought to myself — wow, when did Markham drivers get so angry and aggressive?

When I moved to Markham seven years ago, it was a nice community, everyone was so polite and nice.

Now, I’ve been getting honked at often, and it has been in this pocket of Markham.

Honking, yelling, and cursing at someone, then realizing that your reason is not valid, and was uncalled for.

I truly hope this aggressive guy in the white BMW reads this and learns something — that we all live in the same community.

Harley Chow MARKHA

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You are more likely to get into a traffic accident on a regional road on a Friday between September and February between 5 and 6 p.m. than at any other time.

That is one of the findings in the region’s 2016 annual traffic safety report. The most common accidents are rearend collisions at signalized intersections.

“Most collisions are as a result of someone’s improper driving or driving inattentively,” it said.

“As has been the case in years past, the majority of high-collision intersections are situated on high-volume roads such as Hwy. 7, Rutherford Road, Major Mackenzie Drive and Yonge Street.”

About 3.35 million trips are made on regional roads daily and more than six billion are made each year.

The number of collisions on the region’s 4,100 kilometres of roads dropped by 13 per cent between 2013 and 2015.

There were 9,581 collisions in 2013, which decreased to 8,329 in 2014 and to 8,303 in 2015.

The number of fatal collisions jumped from

14 in 2013 to 19 in 2014 before falling to 13 last year, which was a 10-year low. Three pedestrians and three cyclists were killed in traffic collisions last year.

The number of collisions on regional roads involving injuries dropped from 2,293 in 2013 to 2,194 in 2014 and to 2,101 in 2015.

Between 2013 and 2015, the number of collisions involving pedestrians climbed 6 per cent to 169 last year, while the number of collisions involving cyclists dropped six per cent to 98 last year.

Last year, Major Mackenzie Drive at the Hwy. 400 off-ramp in Vaughan had the single largest number of collisions on a regional road, with 59 accidents.

In 2014, the worst site for collisions was Hwy. 7 and Jane Street, where there were 67.

In 2013, Hwy. 7 and Weston Road, where there were 77 collisions, was the worst location.

After an unusual 16 per cent spike in collisions in 2010, there has been a decreasing trend in accidents despite increasing traffic volumes, the report said.

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They are the heavier hen turkeys, all with a bit more meat on their bones, and more succulent meat at that! Should a whole turkey be too much for you to handle, we do section them into whatever portion would be suitable. There will be boneless breast roasts, in sizes from 3 lb. to 10 lb., and they can be had either stuffed with our Sage & Onion Stuffing, or au naturel. We also make stuffed boneless thighs, which are my fave. Organic turkeys are also available at $5.49/lb. They’re around 14-16 lb. each. We only have a limited quantity. Please order ahead. /LB

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We have three local varieties presently; Bosc, Bartlett and Clapp.

Generally, the Bartlett are the darlings of the fruit bowl, but the others have a lot of merit as well. When ripened, they are very enjoyable, especially with an old white cheddar, such as the 9 year old that we Admittedly, we chose Char this week initially for its name, but then as are featuring this week! we delved into it, for its table qualities. These will be available in fillets au natural at the fresh fish counter. Arctic Char is a mild fish which is best enjoyed with minimal spice, so restrain yourself! Fillets will be featured at /LB

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Though the summer may have ended, autumn brings with it a bounty of local fruits and veggies. Local Apples are now available, with more to come, Pears, lots of Squash, some local Yams, Cauli and Broccoli yet, as well as tomatoes right till the first frost.

Cider will be happening presently, and ours comes from Bennett’s in Ancaster. As we always do when the new crops is in, we’ll be cutting Butternut Squash and Turnip.

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Markham Board of Trade - After-Hours Networking Series WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Memory &amp; Company, 100 Renfrew Dr. Suite 110 CONTACT: events@markhamboard.com COST: Members of Markham Board of Trade: $0, Non-members $22+hst Before heading home after work, join us for an evening of networking with like-minded business owners and their teams, while enjoying refreshments and hors d’oeuvres in a unique, first of its kind venue.

Series Sponsor: RBC Royal Bank DATE:Thursday, September 22, 2016TIME:5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

LOCATION:Memory & Company ~ Memory Health Club (map)100 Renfrew Drive, Suite 110 TO REGISTER:- ONLINE: http://bit.ly/Sept_AHN- BY EMAIL: events [at] markhamboard.com- BY PHONE: 905-474-0730 ext. 3024 NOTE:On-line registration will close 2 business days prior to the event. Late registrants will be accepted only by email, however, we cannot guarantee a printed name badge, inclusion on attendee list, or any dietary restrictions, but we will do our best to accommodate you.

Looking, a comedy by Norm Foster WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: , , , info@ markhamlittletheatre.ca COST: Adult $24(Wed. & Thurs) $26 (Fri & Sat) Senior $20 (Wed & Markham Little Theatre presents Lookin. In this delightful Canadian comedy, Andy posts a personal ad in the local newspaper. Middle-aged, single, and looking for love, Val agrees to meet him for coffee. Confusion ensues when each decides to bring a friend along for moral support. Two men, two women, and one blind date. What could possibly go wrong?

Friday, September 23

Hope in Action: Amazon Awakening WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Markham Missionary Church, 5438 Major Mackenzie Drive East CONTACT: Luke McKee, 9054581202 Ext.239, http:// partnersinternational.ca/events/amazon-awakening/, luke.mckee@partnersinternational.ca COST: Free Join with us and share in an evening with Marcio Garcia, founder of the Evangelical Mission for Assistance to Fishermen (EMAF) in Brazil, as he shares the incredible journey that God has taken him on from Brazil’s coast to now venturing into the interiors of the Amazon sharing the love of Jesus with the many tribes in the region.

Saturday, September 24

Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinson St, CONTACT: Main Street Markham, 905-472-2462, http://www.mainstreetmarkham.com/, info@mainstreetmarkham.com COST: Free Come and support our local farmers at our 17th

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WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinsons St. CONTACT: Christine Matthews, 905-472-2462, info@mainstreetmarkham. com COST: Free Discover the original, historic downtown Markham.

Learn about the history of the buildings that house some of the best retail stores and businesses in Markham.

Revitalize Yourself Event WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Edward Village Markham Hotel, 50 E Valhalla Drive CONTACT: Winnie Ng, 416-576-1722, www.gatherconnectinspire.com/ event/revitalize-yourself-event/, info@gatherconnectinspire.com COST: $20-$25 Beauty, Fashion, Health & Wellness Makeover Event for women who want to improve their overall essence.

Come join us to get pampered and practical tips to revitalize yourself!Nibble on high tea morsels and sign up for beauty and health mini sessions. Watch various demonstrations for tips to pamper and revitalize yourself.Take a break and immerse yourself for a fun morning/afternoon of hanging out with like-minded women and friends! You deserve it!Mini Makeover SessionsGet Practical Tips on Beauty, Fashion, Health & WellnessHigh Tea BuffetAmazing Prizes and Swag Bag!Bring a friend and save!Regular Online: $25 | Bring a Friend (Online only): $20 | Cash at the door: $30. First 50 registrants get a chance to win a Cetaphil Beauty Basket (Value approx. $80)!Buy Tickets Online: http://bit.ly/Sep24RevYouEvent For More Information: http://www.gatherconnectinspire. com/event/revitalize-yourself-event/ Applefest at Markham Museum WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Road CONTACT: Markham Museum, 905-305-5970, museuminfo@markham. ca COST: $4 Come out and enjoy this popular annual event saluting the wonderful apple. The museum operates its own apple cider mill and offers fresh samples to visitors. Take a stroll through our heritage apple orchard and participate in a variety of hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy the great food and music too.

It’s a fun-filled weekend for the entire family.

Box Grove Community Fun Fest WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Box Grove Community Centre, 7651 9th Line CONTACT: Mirna Werdi, mwerdi@msh.on.ca COST: Free Take in the fun at this year’s Box Grove Community Fun Fest at the Box Grove Community Centre, 7651 Ninth Line, Markham. Enjoy live music, food, and community booths. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation.

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Raffle of Hope at Box Grove Community Fun Fest WHEN: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Box Grove Community Centre, 7651 9th Line CONTACT: Mirna Werdi, mwerdi@msh.on.ca COST: Raffle Tickets are $20 Each, 3 for $50 or 7 for $100 Don’t miss this event for your chance to “Help BEEP Cancer” and WIN a 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible generously donated by MINI Markham. Buy tickets at Box Grove Community Fun Fest.

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The Nylons “Farewell Tour” WHEN: 8 p.m. to WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-305-7469, 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $64, Regular: $59 Students: $15 After seven gold and platinum recordings and 35 years of performing thousands of concerts across the globe, Canada’s most beloved vocal quartet will be bidding adieu to touring. The Nylons are renowned for their vibrant live shows, featuring soulful harmonies, smooth jazz arrangements, tight choreography, and fabulous showmanship. Their rapport with audiences makes them perennial favourites for all age groups.

This will be the last time The Nylons perform worldwide to passionate audiences and critical acclaim.

You won’t want to miss their farewell performance in Markham.“The most intoxicating, power packed show of harmony and percussion.”~ Billboard Magazine

Wednesday, September 28

Monday, September 26

Autumn Flower Show WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Markham Village Community Centre Arena, 6041 Highway 7 CONTACT: Pam Wright, COST: Free Our speaker James Graham will present “What goes around, Comes around”.

Tuesday, September 27

Markham At The Movies Season 7 Launch (Screening Love & Friendship) WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theater, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: , http:// www.markhamatatthemovies.com, hello@markhamatthemovies.com COST: $10 On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Markham at the Movies is pleased to be celebrating the launch of our 7th season with a special presentation with honoured guests Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Flato Markham Theatre Manager Eric Lariviere. Special presentation begins at 6:30 pm and the screening of Love & Friendship will follow.Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-laws’ estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica -- and herself too, naturally.Tickets at the door for $10 each, or reserve tickets by calling the Flato Markham Theatre box office at 905-305-7469.

Mindfulness Meditation Classes WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Markham’s Buddha Light Centre, 230 Denison St CONTACT: Markham’s Buddha Light Centre, 905-944-8301 COST: Free English Meditation Classes led by Venerable Miao Qi, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto---Come and join us for Mindfulness Meditation—learn effective tech-

Morning Break WHEN: 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Markham Missionary Church, 5438 Major MacKenzie Drive East, Markham CONTACT: Jenn Simpson, 905-2945081, markhamemc.ca, emc@markhamemc.ca COST: $20 Craft classes (stained glass, card making, knitting and craft ‘n chat), refreshments and a short devotional.

Enterprising Careers - a career exploration program for women WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: WCYR Hosted by Markham North Welcome Centre, 8400 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 102-103 CONTACT: Iara, 905 853-9270 Ext.104, www.wcyr.ca, iencinas@wcyr. ca COST: Free The Women’s Centre of York Region invites you to attend the workshop Enterprising Careers and discover employment options that fit your personality • Build self-confidence as you identify your interests, skills; Research occupations, make a research Action Plan; Attend group sessions one morning a week for 10 weeks; Access one-on-one counselling with a Career Coach; Program funded through Region of York.

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Markham-Stouffville MP and federal health minister Jane Philpott has reimbursed taxpayers $4,600.

The reimbursement followed a disclosure from her office that the minister had paid thousands to a Torontobased limousine company owned by a Liberal supporter who canvassed for the minister in the last election.

But the minister’s office has gone above and beyond bare requirements to determine which expenses would not be seen as “fair and reasonable” by constituents.

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York police say early morning robberies in Markham, Vaughan may be linked Four men are sought in connection with two convenience story robberies that took place early Monday morning.

The first incident took place at 1:30 a.m. in the area of Steeles Avenue East and Warden Avenue in Markham.

Four suspects, one armed with a handgun, entered the store and demanded cash.

The employee didn’t immediately comply and was assaulted.

The suspects took some cash and fled on foot.

The employee was treated for minor injuries.

The second incident took place at 2:40 a.m. in the area of Steeles Avenue West and Bathurst Street in Vaughan.

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The suspects’ descriptions in both robberies were similar and York Regional Police believe the incidents are linked.

The suspects are all described as black men ages 20 to 30 years old who were wearing dark clothing and face masks.

One suspect has a muscular build and was wearing dark gloves and carrying a sharp weapon – possibly a knife.

Another suspect was carrying a silver handgun. A third suspect is described as five-feet, 11-inches tall.

Anyone with information can contact York Police at 1-866-876-5423, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Modifying your car exhaust might boost your street cred, but it will also attract attention, especially that of the police.

Aurora resident Mike Gough doesn’t believe he’s alone when it comes to being annoyed by the incredible noise of vehicles and motorcycles that drive around town with modified mufflers. He lives on the fifth floor of an apartment building just west of Yonge Street, but is repeatedly awakened at night by the deep rumble of drivers with noisy mufflers ripping through the neighbourhood.

“You can hear them at all hours through the day and especially between 2 and 3 a.m.,” Gough said. “I was coming out of the library one day when a motorcycle sped by. The muffler was so loud I thought the glass in the building was going to shatter.”

He has filed a complaint with York Regional Police but to date, there has been no resolution.

While purchasing the parts and having an exhaust system modified to produce more sound isn’t against the law, as soon as that vehicle hits the roadway, it is in violation of the Highway Traffic Act, according to YRP Const. Andy Pattenden.

The unnecessary noise violation can result in a $110 fine.

“It is something we enforce regularly and our units are listening when on patrol,” he added. “If we receive complaints, traffic units are directed to the area of concern.”

There isn’t a decibel rating associated with the violation, but officers have the authority to determine if the noise is loud enough to warrant issuing a ticket. However, officers must see and hear the vehicle on the road in

order to be able to issue a ticket.

“If we have 15 complaints relating to one licence plate, we will pay a visit to the owner of the vehicle,” Pattenden said. “In some cases people honestly don’t know — some don’t care — but some don’t know that it is illegal.”

Further to enforcement by the local police department in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, both the environment and transportation ministries try to tackle the situation during the annual running of Project Erase.

Not only do modified exhaust systems make more noise, but as soon as they are changed, they no longer comply with the regulations listed under the environmental regulations on emitting fumes.

If residents are experiencing repeated incidents in their neighbourhoods, record the licence plate number of the offending vehicle and file a complaint online at yrp.ca.

Modifying your vehicle with parts that produce more noise, violates the Highway Traffic Act, says York Regional Police.

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Kristina Mariano loved her sister Andrea so much, she would shout in the halls “I love you Andrea” to her little sister when they both attended the same high school.

“She would absolutely hate it, but I didn’t care. I loved telling her I loved her (and embarrassing her was a plus, too)” Mariano said last week at Markham’s Civic Centre.

Andrea, a first-year university student from Thornhill, died after drinking a smoothie on campus at Queen’s University last year. The smoothie contained either dairy or peanut products, both of which caused her severe allergic reactions.

“The community lost this intelligent, kind young woman with an incredibly bright future,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, at an event held to publicize an upcoming walk in her name.

Mariano believes the family and the community have to look forward.

“It is time to look at what has to be done to prevent these tragic incidents. It is time to find a cure for food allergies.”

Mariano and city representatives are helping to promote a Walk for Andrea Oct. 2. Named for her sister, proceeds from the walk will go to the Food and Anaphylaxis program at the Hospital for Sick Children.

Ayala Beck, manager of major gifts at SickKids Foundation, spoke at the Markham kickoff. She is optimistic about the research and breakthroughs in this area.

“With your support, the Food and Ana-

phylaxis program at SickKids believe we can cure allergy in the next decade. It is a bold and ambitious goal. But we believe it, and the work has been underway for about a year now. This could be life-changing for so many families impacted on a daily basis,” she said.

Families such as the Deboran family who live in Thornhill and have two of their three children coping with food allergies. Their youngest daughter, Jaya, who is 6, is allergic to dairy, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts.

Jaya asked her mother recently: “Why do I have food allergies? It makes me feel sad and left out.”

The young girl loved playing soccer this summer, but couldn’t attend the end-of-year celebration because pizza was served, her parents said.

Peter Deboran is on the committee organizing the Walk for Andrea, along with his wife and members of the Mariano family.

Health care providers have traditionally focused their work on a child’s physical reaction to an allergen, rather than the psychosocial aspect of food allergies, said Sonia Dhawan, a clinical psychologist and herself an aunt to two children with severe food allergies.

“Having a food allergy impacts families in so many aspects of their lives. It is only recently that researchers are looking at the psychosocial needs of young people with food allergies and their families.”

The walk in memory of Andrea Mariano will be held Sunday, Oct. 2 at Milne Park in Markham. Go to walkforandrea.ca for details.

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Muzzo, who was also banned from driving for 12 years, is eligible to apply for full parole after having served one-third of his sentence — in about three years.

In a hearing last February, Muzzo told the court, “I’m truly sorry… from the bottom of my heart. I stand here... with great remorse.

I’ve listened to the catastrophic consequences of my actions. I’m at a loss for words and in constant search for the right way to express my sorrow. There are no actions that can ever change what happened.”

It was revealed in court, that on Sept. 27, while driving back from Pearson Airport after arriving by private jet from an event in Miami, he drove with a blood alcohol concentration nearly three times the legal limit. When he slammed into the Neville-Lake van at an intersection in Vaughan, he was going 85 km/ hr despite applying his foot on the brakes 3.7 seconds before impact, according to police reports.

“I want my kids back, I want my dad back, I want my life back, I want to be a mom again,” Jennifer Neville-Lake said to Muzzo on the stand in February. “Because of your selfish actions I don’t have anyone left to call me mom, not one left, you killed all my babies...

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Nearly a year to the day after their three children and grandfather were killed in a horrific drunk-driving accident in Vaughan, the Neville-Lake family’s multi-million dollar lawsuit against the family of the man at the wheel has been revealed.

King Township resident Marco Muzzo was convicted and jailed for 10 years last March for the Sept. 27, 2015, crash that killed Daniel, 9, Harrison, 5, and Milly Neville-Lake, 2, along with their 65-year-old grandfather Gary Neville. Also badly injured in the crash were the grandmother of the children, Neriza Neville, and their great-grandmother Josefina Frias.

Now, court records reveal the Neville-Lake family is suing Muzzo and his family’s wealthy drywall/development business for $22.5 million in compensation.

The suit was filed by Neriza Neville as well as Edward Lake and Jennifer Neville-Lake, parents of the children, in addition to their uncle Jonathan Neville and aunt Josephine Neville.

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The MDX has always been of the top choices in the mid-size premium segment that is the second fastest growing in the industry.

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Aryan Sarrafian, 6, (left) walks by the booths at the Thornhill Village Festival, Saturday, enjoying a treat. The annual salute to the community’s heritage was held on the Markham side Saturday, and the Vaughan side on Sunday. Saturday’s wet weather didn’t keep residents away.

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Do You Suffer From 3. Sensory nerves. These nerves relay information from your skin and muscles back to your spinal cord and brain. The information is then processed to let you feel pain and other sensations.

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Many artisans sell their unique handmade items at fairs, markets and trade shows.

But registration or booth fees can be costly and travelling to and setting up can be time consuming.

“Artists want to make a living off their work,” said Samantha Rodin, executive director of the York Region Arts Council. “Being creative is a passion, but it doesn’t pay the bills.”

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Etsy is all about the creative arts industry, going beyond pictures, paintings and sculptures.

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“Etsy makes art accessible for the everyday person,” Rodin said. “Handmade pieces are not for the upper echelon of society anymore.”

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Etsy captain Ariane Griffiths The global marketplace connected more than 1.6 million active sellers with more than 24 million shoppers.

“Etsy allows me to reach a market I would not normally reach,” said Ariane Griffiths, York Region Etsy captain and owner of Etsy shop La Petite Stitcherie.

Griffiths makes and sells handmade, custom stuffies, blankets and taggies for babies and children.

“I’ve sold items to people in the United Kingdom, Australia and California from my little house in Keswick.”

Not only is it a marketplace to purchase rare treasures custom made for each purchaser, Etsy is also a place where shoppers can meet the makers, each with their own story.

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There are fees associated with selling on Etsy – a listing fee of about 20 cents and a small percentage fee on each item sold through the online shop.

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Not only do patrons connect with creators, but also with the creative process.

Many artisans post product pictures as well as artsy process pictures of the item being made by hand.

Similar to the farm to table craze, Etsy is about craft table to table, said Mississuaga resident Iva Ouzounova, owner of Dream Willow Studio, a hand-stamped jewelry and accessory Etsy shop.

“Artists are excited to make their products, knowing someone will enjoy the piece,” said Ouzounova, who is part of the Craftadian Made in Canada market. “There is a positive energy that comes with each piece, from the maker to you.”

The relationship to the artist extends beyond the product. It’s knowing the purchase will help support a local artist, a small household or a child’s hockey season.

“You’re contributing to a local artist and most likely it’s a stay-at-home mom who is trying to make money or save for a family vacation,” said Griffiths, a mom of two, who falls into that category, selling her latest creation of ceramic and wood coasters to fund a family trip.

While Etsy makes it easy for sellers to sell, what makes a particular shop successful is treating it like a business, said Ouzounova, who comes from an accountant background.

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36th annual terry fox run Donning their newly-purchased Terry Fox shirts, mom Marie McGrath (middle, from left) celebrates with daughter Megan and son Matthew, at the annual Terry Fox Run/Walk in Unionville, Sunday.

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High School a way back in 1994 and we’re here to show support,” said Allan Umoquit, who along with his wife, Muriah, and five-year-old daughter Kalia and eight-year-old son Logan, brought signs exhibiting their support of De Grasse. “It’s great. He’s from Markham and he’s an inspiration to my kids. They wanted to see him and show their support.”

Vithursun Yugadeva, 21, was hoping to reconnect with his former Milliken Mills High School track and field teammate.

In recalling De Grasse’s exploits on the track that began when he ran in basketball shoes, Yugadeva predicted some good things would happen to him.

Only they came a lot quicker than anticipated.

“I did the 100m and 200m with Andre and since 2012 I knew he had a lot of potential.

I knew he would get big, but I didn’t think it would happen so soon. For a lot of athletes it takes about five years, but for him it was just one year,” he said.

With a number of local political officials on hand including MP John McCallum, MPP Michael Chan and several City of Markham councillors, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti was elated to have three of 10 Olympic and para Olympic athletes with a Markham connection return for the festive occasion.

“There’s nothing better than to welcome someone home like in our family when someone has been away for a while, whether it be at work or on a vacation. To welcome someone home is a great feeling. It’s great to welcome our Markham Olympic athletes back home in our great city,” he said.

In making his Olympic debut at the 2016 Summer Games and becoming the first Canadian track performer to win three Olympic medals in one Games, an emotional De Grasse was glad to return to the place where his budding career unfolded and was quick to

thank those who provided him with plenty of support along the way.

“It’s great to be back,” he said in wiping back tears of joy. “I want to thank my mom, she’s been there for me all of my life and she’s meant everything to me, the rest of my family and coaches who helped me along the way.

“But I really have to thank Markham, Canada. You guys have given me the motivation to perform to my best. This is really an incredible experience. I’m speechless...overwhelmed.

“I never thought this would happen in my wildest dreams. Thank you for being a part of my dream.”

As part of the first officiating crew at the inaugural women’s rugby seven’s Olympic competition, Labreche extolled the virtues of the sport she’s been active in to those in attendance.

If adversity enters the picture, as it did when injuries forced her to quit playing the game and eventually becoming an official, there are other avenues to pursue.

“Anyone considering getting involved in rugby I would recommend it,” she said.

“There are viable options out there not just as an athlete. Try every avenue possible.”

Also operating a fencing school in Markham when not competing, Brinck-Croteau told the younger audience on hand to never give up on fulfilling their objective.

“Go as hard as you can toward that dream,” he said.

The festivities concluded with the City of Markham honouring De Grasse by unveiling a street sign bearing his name.

While Scarpitti refused to say where Andre De Grasse Street will be located for the time being, he was quick to point out it will be in a prominent location when officially announced.

“This was a home run today,” Scarpitti said. “It was great to see the whole community out, especially the young kids. Andre (De Grasse) is so inspiring to a lot of the youngsters.”

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Andre De Grasse, Milliken Mills High School graduate and three-time Olympic medallist, talked with students Friday at his former school and joined them in kicking off their Terry Fox Run. Here he poses for a selfie with student Paris McFarlane.

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16 drivers charged with impaired Last weekend, 16 drivers were charged with alcohol-related offences, York Regional Police Const. Any Pattenden said.

Between Sept. 16 and 18, 12 men and four women were charged, including five as a result of collisions, seven from general police patrol or RIDE spot checks and four from calls made to police by the public.

Eleven drivers were charged with driving with more than twice the legal limit in their blood and four were charged with having more than three times the limit.

One driver was charged Saturday after a resident called police just before 11 p.m. to report a possible impaired driver travelling east on Stouffville Road, Pattenden said.

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Police found the car parked in the driveway of the registered owner in Stouffville where they discovered a 29-year-old asleep with his foot hanging out the driver’s side door and his body slumped across the centre console with the keys in his hand, Pattenden said.

Police woke the man and took him to 5 District, where a breath test indicated he had a blood alcohol level of 230 milligrams. The legal limit is 80 mgs. He was charged with impaired care or control of a motor vehicle.

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Dignitaries on hand for opening of Coptic Orthodox church A new church has opened in Markham.

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Liron Menahem has won several competitions singing other people’s songs, now the Thornhill teen hopes to make a splash with her original song debut.

Menahem released I Love the Feeling on YouTube Aug. 30 and within two weeks, it racked up more than 25,000 views.

As of Monday, that number climbed to more than 30,000 views.

“I’ve never put anything out or sang an original,” Menahem, 18, said in an interview last week. “The fact that everything is going this crazy is kind of insane.”

Menahem started singing when she was three years old. At 14, she hit the competition circuit and chalked up several wins during the next couple of years.

Then Menahem decided to focus on writing and singing her own songs.

She entered her first songwriting contest last year and won, with a song called 2 a.m.

After that, Menahem says, she penned 200 songs including I Love the Feeling.

But it wasn’t until she met Toronto rapper Alex Maciel, who is featured on the track, at a show in July that she felt ready to record and release her first original song.

“I felt more comfortable having Alex on it,” Menahem said. “Having your friend there — someone who supports you, someone you can support — the first time you’re doing it, it’s so much less scary that way.”

Maciel, 21, was thrilled Menahem asked him to record with her.

“She obviously sounded phenomenal on the track so when she showed it to me, I wanted to be on it for sure,” he said.

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The family moved to Aurora from Nova Scotia four years ago so Blunt, a native of Richmond Hill, could be close to her parents in Markham and take advantage of employment opportunities for Clark, a software developer.

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It’s a stunning change from Halifax, where in 2007 they bought a two-bedroom-plusden condo for $117,000 and later purchased a three-bedroom century home in Dartmouth for $180,000.

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Families in York Region, both first-time buyers and those trying to move to larger homes to accommodate their growing families, are struggling in today’s over-heated market, real estate broker Kate Carcone with Aurora’s Re/Max Hallmark Group Realty said.

‘In my eight years of real estate, I have never seen a faster, more furious pace of movement in the single-family home market.’

“In my eight years of real estate, I have never seen a faster, more furious pace of movement in the single-family home market. It is a market that for the last 18 months has suffered from a shortage of inventory,” she said.

“York Region has been at the centre stone of a buying frenzy as it becomes more and more popular to young early-stage families looking to move out of the downtown core.

Toronto has now become Manhattan in that it is no longer possible to purchase a house in downtown Manhattan, Toronto has followed

Be prepared Realtor Kate Carcone offered a number of tips: • Hire a real estate agent who has the inside track on listings before they hit the market; • secure your financing well ahead of house shopping; • be prepared to have your home inspector look at the house immediately to make your offer more enticing; • be prepared to make a bid the same day you view a property you want to purchase; and • be prepared to write a deposit cheque quickly. Deals have fallen through when potential buyers can’t produce a deposit cheque within 24 hours.

suit, building skyscrapers for a younger generation.”

Experts worry that housing prices in York will continue to skyrocket as foreign investors looking to escape a 15 per cent tax in Vancouver turn their eyes to the GTA and as the provincial government pushes for more intensification to accommodate four million new residents moving to the Greater Golden Horseshoe by 2041.

The market is taking its toll on families, Carcone said.

“Multiple offers are the norm. The days of a typical house-buying experience are sadly behind us,” she said.

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Emma Hung of the Markham-Stouffville Novice B Stars gathers up the puck against the Huron Heat team in Friday afternoon action in the sixth annual Starsfest Girls Hockey Tournament at Angus Glen Arena.

Markham Royals general manager and head coach Mike Galati is all smiles these days.

And with good reason after the Ontario Junior Hockey League club is off to a good start after skating off with their third win in as many outings with a 6-2 road win over the Lindsay Muskies Sunday.

Most pleasing to Galati has been the overall scoring balance his club has delivered and with that, their ability to finish around the net.

In Sunday’s win, six different players lit the red light, including team captain Lucas Condotta, Laine McKay, Hudson Michaelis and newcomers Jonathan Tecce, Brett Ouderkirk and Sam Hu. “Our balance is pretty deep,” acknowledged Galati. “That’s what we wanted since Day One and we have it early this year as compared with last year.”

Conor McCollum made his debut with the Royals after being acquired in the offseason from the Stouffville Spirit and stopped 37 of 37 shots while the Royals directed 35 on Lindsay’s net.

Citing McCollum played well after incumbant Marcus Semaio started the first two games, Galati said he has a pleasant situation on his hands as to who to start in net each game.

“It’s nice to have two good goalies. We have two guys who we can put in at any time,” he said.

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This part-time position generally requires two days per month. Meetings are typically held in Markham during business hours. Occasionally, meetings are held outside of business hours, via teleconference and in locations across the Central LHIN. Remuneration is $200/day basic per diem, or part thereof, and expenses are consistent with government policies. A term is one to three years, and may be renewed.

For information on the Central LHIN, visit: www.centrallhin.on.ca.

For information on the application process, and to apply online, go to: www.Ontario.ca/PublicAppointments. You may also download an application form and submit a signed application via mail, email, fax or hand delivery, to: Public Appointments Secretariat, Room 2440, Whitney Block, 99 Wellesley St. West, Toronto, ON M7A 1W4.

Fax: 416-327-2633. E-mail: PASInfo.mgs@ontario.ca. All applications must quote file number PAS-16113 and be received by October 4, 2016.

The Central LHIN is an equal opportunity organization. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application or interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made. We will accommodate needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Public Appointments Secretariat and the Central LHIN thank all interested applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We currently have the following positions available for the upcoming WINTER SEASON:

NOW HIRING AZ & DZ Drivers

with experience in Regional Road Ploughing and Salting in. YORK Region BENEFITS AVAILABLE - TOP WAGES

Contact: 905-270-8383 or 416-660-0237 or email: remo@melrosepaving.com

Level II Dental Assist. for Markham office, asap, evenings and Saturdays a must.

Please email resume: markham16thdental@ rogers.com

NOW HIRING • Bartenders & Servers • Beverage Cart/Half Way House • Clubhouse Porters • Pro Shop Staff • Line Cooks • Dishwashers If you are an outgoing, hardworking and friendly individual we want to hear from you!

For more information please contact: nicole@sleepyhollowgolf.on.ca 13242 Tenth Line, Stouffville www.sleepyhollowgolf.on.ca

New School Year has Started!!!”

We immediately need:

School Crossing Guards in Markham for September.

* Kennedy & Bridle Trail * Village Gate & Calvert Please call us today at: 905-737-1600

Is your business looking to hire great people?

Crew Member Category Analyst Financial Analyst Graphic Designer Help Desk Analyst Inventory Analyst HVAC Service Tech HVAC Installation Tech HVAC Installation Tech Asst General Labourer Service Parts Clerk NOC Analyst Bilingual Senior Windows System Administrator Configuration Technician Mechanical Designer Plant Layouts Draftsman Packaging Equipment Applications Engineer Project Manager Electrical Designer Integrator/ Onsite Controls Engineer

req’d in Aurora Mfg plant. Close to bus route. No exp. necessary, will train.

Attn to detail, dexterity & reliable work attitude req’d. Night Shift Avail.

11 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Competitive wages, benefit plan. Resume or work history to Fax 905-841-4482 or E: hiring@fivestar.cc

Call: 1-800-263-6480Email: classifieds@metroland.com

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New School Year has Started!!!

2 hours per day Part-time $34/day

Layout Person, Temporary Part Time Scarborough Mirror – Toronto ON

in Markham at the following locations for September: *John Button & Capt. Francis *Chant & Carlton *Hillmount & Moss Creek *Bur Oak & Roy Rainey Please call us today at: 905-737-1600

For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week.

Reliable vehicle required Call 1-855-853-5613

Are you an INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL Not working in your field? presents:

In York Region including Newmarket, Aurora, Stouffville & Markham ning • Routes Available Now $500 Sig for Bonus d • Free Training Provided B Licence!

• No Experience Necessary Drivers ✔ Bring your Child to Work ✔ School Holidays Off & Weekends Off ✔ Competitive Wage – we are one of the highest paying school bus companies in York Region!

Apply online at www.stocktransportation.com or call 905-888-1938

INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, September 28, 2016 10:00 – 11:30am 111 Sandiford Drive, 2nd Floor, Stouffville, ON L4A 0Z9 To find out about your eligibility call:

905.640.2352

24 Cardico Dr., Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 (near Woodbine & Stouffville Rd.) Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid A, B, C, D, E, F, or full G licence, and be proficient in English.

visit www.yorkworks.ca

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

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Guest Services Agents *Sales Associates *Catering Associates *Restaurant Servers *Restaurant Bartenders *Banquet Servers *Banquet Bartenders *Banquet Cashiers *Starbucks Baristas *Housekeeping *Club Concierge *Health Club Attendants *Bell Desk *Dishwashers

www.sheratonparkway.com www. bestwesternparkway.com 600 Highway 7 East Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

School Bus Drivers

Full Time / Part Time/ Casual Positions

JOB FAIR:

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

WITH YOUR LOCAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS!

Sheraton Parkway Hotel

OCTOBER 3 & 4th, 2016 VAUGHAN ROOM 10am - 7:00pm ** Free Parking **

If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by September 28, 2016: https://careersen-metroland.icims.com Job # 2016-2181

NOW HIRING

needed in Uxbridge. G License required.

Excellent driving record.

Must be familiar with GTA and able to lift 50 lbs.

Knowledge of English language a must.

Send resume to: amie.so@hotmail.com

FIND THE RIGHT

CANDIDATE TODAY

Your career is waiting for you.

Metroland Media Toronto is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Layout Person to work in collaboration with the Editorial team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • In collaboration with the subeditor or editor-in-chief, create layouts with strong typography and appropriate use of colour, images and fonts, allowing for readability of type • Colour correct photos for print as needed • Contribute ideas and design artwork to the products • Participate in project meetings relating to appropriate graphics methods/techniques to meet project requirements • Ensure all creative files are designed for print, web and mobile • Be detailed in your organization of projects. This includes obtaining info for the creative work from the editor • Balance and manage own workload according to the established business priorities • Cooperate and interact with editors and seek feedback/input • Other duties as assigned WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • A Post-Secondary education in Graphics/Web/Multimedia Design or a related field • Demonstrated experience with layout work • Proficient with Adobe ¡V Photoshop, InDesign • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Proficiency in Typography • Print design experience is an asset • Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and operate in a fast-paced work environment • Open-minded and able to use/give constructive feedback • Self-starter with hands-on approach Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

We immediately need:

School Crossing Guards

Warehouse Delivery Driver

CARRIERS NEEDED • Learn skills • Win prizes • Fun carrier events • Bonus point program

For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week.

Call 1-855-853-5613

Become a Foster Parent!

• Reimbursed $1800/month per child tax-free.

• Generous allowances for child recreation, clothing and paid relief.

Call to inquire about joining our professional team today.

Call Malerie or Suzan 905-761-0333 Toll-free: 1-866-427-7827 www.maplestarservices.com

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JOB FAIR

GENERAL LABOURERS Friday, September 23 11 am to 3 pm 7255 Warden Ave. (Monte Carlo) Woodbine Room

RECE

Energetic and enthusiastic individual required full - time.

RECE position ASAP

@Ballantrae Childcare Centre in Stouffville area.

Please email resume attn: Wendy @ ballantraeccc1@gmail.com or Call 905-640-2152

CLEANING STAFF

Part Time & Full Time Experienced House Cleaners (Day Shift Only) Driver’s licence an asset.

Call Rapid Home Service 905-472-6042

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

RECEPTIONIST We are a small company located in Markham currently seeking an individual who possesses proficiency in all components of Microsoft, a professional telephone manner, the ability to work with time sensitive tasks, information processing (reviewing, collating, entering files into database system), excellent proofreading/editing skills along with excellent written and spoken English.

Flexibility and an ability to work in a fast paced environment is essential. If you feel you meet these qualifications,

Please email your resume (in text format only) to: hr.naai@yahoo.ca

KITCHEN HELP & DISHWASHER required Part time 2-7pm. Also required: FT BAKER Apply in person Novello Desserts 166 Bullock, or call 905-471-8518

RECE and Assistant Teachers for Supply and Before & After School positions required for Markham & Stouffville centres.

Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required.

Commitment to working in a child care setting. Recent police screening, CPR, and up-to-date immunizations required.

Please submit your resume to Sari Connell Manager, Staffing and Employee Relations By email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com By fax: 289.982.1116

PRODUCTION OPERATORS

Start at $15.76 / hour Also hiring: Millwrights / Robotic Technicians Tool and Die Makers Shippers / Receivers

Thank you for your interest, only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.

We offer competitive wages, benefits & more! How to apply: Email: ds_hr@multimatic.com

Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit, government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County.

AMONG FRIENDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE

is looking for: • Registered Early Childhood Educators • Program Staff • Enhanced Funded Staff • OCT Certified Teachers, Primary/ Junior Division Part time split shift Monday - Friday.

Please email resume to:

Crane / Machine Operator Crane/Machine operator required for Rebar shop north of Markham.

Experience preferred.

Must have own transportation.

Good pay and benefits.

amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com

Mobile Store Managers Exciting franchise opportunity to be your own boss in the Mobile Catering Industry in the GTA and surrounding areas.

Strong corporate support that will provide established routes with proven success.

Contact us by calling 905-470-1926

ACCOUNTING TECH.

Stouffville location Medium-sized accounting firm seeks individual with excellent written and spoken English communication skills to prepare year end files, financial statements and tax returns, corporate and personal.

Knowledge of Caseware, including Caseview, and Taxprep essential; working familiarity with Simply Accounting and Quickbooks preferred.

Must have a car.

Minimum three (3) years recent Canadian public accounting experience required.

Email resume: connie@turack.ca

Joseph - 905-888-1777

Aurora Village Co-operative

Maintenance Worker

Is looking to fill the following positions:

• Licensed Technician • Sales People • Car Washer • Lube Tech • Apprentice Tech • Valet

After School Program Assistant to work with students 2.5-6 years old.

3:30-6pm, Monday-Friday.

Must be genuinely interested in working with children and teaching in the future.

Must be minimum 18 years old; experience in a similar role; First aid, CPR C+AED Certificate.

Submit resume to: bmedina@villagenissan.com

Here we GROW again!

Seaway Pools and Hot Tubs is looking for (2) Seasonal Store Employees for our busy hot tub season. (1) to work strictly on weekends and (1) to work full-time.

MUST have driver’s license and clean abstract, be able to lift up to 100 lbs as moving and delivering hot tubs is an almost daily occurrence. All other training is provided. No day is ever the same!

3 days a week. Must have strong electrical / plumbing / mechanical Skills. Salary commensurate with experience.

Deadline to submit resume September 27.

Email:auroravillage@rogers.com

Skilled Foreman and Labourer

hiring@trinitymontessori.ca

Experience an asset but not required.

Will train the right candidate.

Full Time Mechanic York / Durham Region • Able to work on call, nights and week-ends during winter season • Summer regular day working hours • Service and repair small and large equipment in field and shop • Maintain an organized safe work area including shop, service trucks and tools Required Experience: • Welding • Small engine, lawn and garden equipment • Farm tractors and loaders Hourly wage based upon experience.

After 6 months Benefit Program available.

Please send resumes to: kristen@seawaypoolsntubs.com

Please email your resume to gtaejobs@clintar.com

YOUR CAREER

STARTS HERE

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BRADFORD - 1 bedroom Bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. parking.

No smoking / no dogs. $925 + Utilities.

Immediate. Call 416-751-3368

Permanent Full Time Location: 125 Corcoran Court (Greenlane & Harry Walker Pkwy) East Gwillimbury

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required in Stouffville.

Landscape, stonework and interlocking stone.

Minimum 3 years experience. Must have transportation; be reliable, punctual and hardworking; takes initiative; team player.

Send resume to: allprointerlock@ rogers.com or phone Luigi at 416-948-8001 to apply

FT Mechanic Apprentice

Req’d by long standing automotive repair shop in Richmond Hill. Clean driving record, G2 or higher lic req’d. Resume req’d.

Call Rick, 8am-5pm at 905-770-4504

1 BEDROOM, basement apartment, Newmarket (Summerhill). Spacious, newly renovated, separate laundry, close to transit/ amenities. Quiet, fireplace. No pets/ smoking. $1000+ 1/3 utilities.

416-843-0882

MCCOWAN/ 14TH: Legal.

New 2/3 bedroom basement apartment. Own laundry, parking, 407, school, TTC, $1175/ $1250 inclusive.

Available Oct. 1st.

NEWMARKET FUR416-270-6046 NISHED room, central, cable, wi-fi, laundry, 1 BEDROOM base- parking. Suits clean, ment apartment for quite, healthy, semi-rerent. McCowan and tired person. No smok14th Separate en- ing/ pets. $575/ month. trance, 1 parking First and last. Text prespace, laundry on site, ferred 289-716-4603. no smoking/pets. utilities included.

Available September 2 BEDROOM basement 1. 647-517-4072 apartment available Oct. M A R K H A M / 1, 2016. McCowan north HIGHGLEN - of Hwy. #7. Laundry, 1 Bright 2 bedroom base- parking, cable, carpet ment apartment. No free, separate entrance. pets, no smoking. Cable, Call 905-470-9463 utilities included, separate entrance. Available -MAIN immediately, near shop- MARKHAM ping/ school. Street/ 16th Avenue.

Bright, clean 2 bedroom 905-472-4761, apartment. Hardwood 647-633-4858 floors, all appliances, parking, $1125.

STOUFFVILLE, Lightly furnished large 416-540-5112 1000 sqft 1 bedroom, bright walk-out basement apartment. APARTMENT WANTED. Internet, parking.

Impeccable references.

No smoking, no pets, Landlord selling. Even suits single person. home repairs, around $900. inclusive. $800. call Jim at 905-642-9617.

647-588-8174

Real Estate Misc./Services CANCEL YOUR Time share. No risk program.

Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help!

1-888-356-5248

Firewood

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

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

647-403-8542

THE WOOD GUY FIREWOOD Quality, mixed, seasoned hardwood.

12” & 16” pick up or delivery. Call or text 905-955-5044

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$100-$10,000

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Cash 4 Cars

Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 647-642-6187

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

Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing.

647-287-1704

Child Care Available AFFORDABLE DAYCARE in my home from Monday - Friday, certified staff, CPP, First Aid updated, loving, caring and nutritious meals provided. Please call 905-471-5496.

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MITCHELL, Edward Vickers It is with great sadness that we announce Edward’s passing on September 16, 2016 in his 92nd year.

Edward is predeceased by his wife Kathleen (nee Marvin), and sons David and Ian. Ed will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by his children Mary, Robert (Susan), Douglas (Karen), Elizabeth (Brett) and Kathleen, and daughters-in-law Betty and Nancy, his 14 grandchildren, and long-time friend Marg. Ed was born in Calgary, Alberta on July 15, 1925. Following his service in the Navy during World War II, he came to Toronto where he met his future bride Kathleen Marvin and raised a family. Ed enjoyed bowling, golf, dancing, Fiddle club events, cribbage and puzzles, but his greatest pleasure was the time he spent with his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

NORWICK, Ollie Peacefully at Unionvilla on Sunday, September 18, 2016 in her 104th year. Predeceased by her husband Michael and daughter Norma and son Sandy and son-in-law Douglas Ellis. Much loved mom of Evelyn Ellis. Cherished by her grandchildren Wendy Brodkin, Brenda (Paul) Gentles and David (Emmy) Ellis.

Beloved by her great-grandchildren Andrew and Christopher Brodkin, Michael (Deanna) and Tahnee (Derek) and Matthew Gentles, and David Ellis. Thank you to all the caring staff at Unionvilla (Buttonville Unit).

Private family service.

Memorial service at Unionvilla to be planned at a later date. Ollie will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the Markham-Stouffville Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Beth Ferguson

September 25, 2015 One year ago, we lost our very good friend.

Her laugh still echoes.

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Contents Sale EVERYTHING MUST GO! NN ONE DAY ONLY NN Sat. Sept. 24th • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

14 Barlow Road, Markham

6 pc. Solid Wood Antique Andrew Malcolm French Provincial Bedroom Set- the perfect Princess Set! Sofa and Love Seat, Office Furniture, Rugs, Lamps, Bookshelves, Basement Storage Shelves, Framed Pictures/Artwork, Silverware & Crystal Glasses etc. Bugaboo Stroller with Canopy & Accessories. No reasonable offer refused.

Unionville

Moving Sale Sat. Sept 24 8am-12pm 30 Union Street (Hwy 7 and Main Street) EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!

HELD IN COVERED AREA

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LocalWork.ca Pfaff Autoworks Vaughan Is currently recruiting

LICENSED BODY TECHS- 310B EXPERIENCED COLLISION ESTIMATOR Please submit a resume via: hr@pfaffauto.com or visit www.myavanti.ca/pfaffauto-careers to apply online

CEILINGS REPAIRED Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint.

We fix them all!

www.mrstucco.ca • 905-554-0825

RAIN OR SHINE!

Waste Removal

Markham

GARAGE SALE Sat., Sept 24th 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

17 Milne Lane

ALWAYS CHEAPEST!

surf / snow/ skate, brand name clothing, furniture, electronics. AND MORE!

Domestic Help Available CLEANING LADIES available. European Quality, Affordable Pricing. Call Mira for Free Estimate: 647-831-6595 www.vitocleaning.com

Domestic Help Wanted LOOKING FOR parttime mature person to assist with cleaning homes in Markham.

Up to four days per week. 647-693-2150

Tenders

All Garbage Removal!

Home/ Business. Fast Same day!

Free Estimates! Seniors Discounts.

We do all Loading & Clean-ups!

Lowest Prices.

Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days

Tenders

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All claims against the Estate of Naser Ghaedi, late of the Town of Markham, Ontario, who died on January 13, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned on or before Friday October 21, 2016, after which date the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Zakiyeh Ghaedi, on behalf of the Estate of Naser Ghaedi, by her solicitors, Dunsmuir Ridler, 100-17070 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3W 8Z4 Phone: (905)895-7741 Fax:(905)853-5851

Mortgages/Loans

Mortgages/Loans

$$$ MONEY $$$

CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

Flooring & Carpeting

Her life still inspires.

Her light still shines.

Her spirit touched us all.

The Cheap & Cheerful Gang Flooring & Carpeting

Flooring & Carpeting

GEORGIA CARPET & FLOORING

Supply & install all your flooring needs at very affordable prices.

Over 24 years in business.

Free Estimates. No HST!

416-834-1834

Waste Removal

Flooring & Carpeting

NESO FLOORING Carpet installation starting from $1.19/ sq.ft. Hardwood, laminate at low prices. 27 yrs experience.

Free Estimates. Best Price!

647-400-8198 Handy Person

Handy Person

HANDYPERSON - Interior paint, hardwood floor, tile, kitchen, bathroom remodel/ design work, all repairs.

JNR 647-228-1712 jnrgeneralcontracting.ca

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Gottarent.com KENNEDY/ MAJOR MACKENZIE

Minutes walk to buses #8, 129a & 25.

Fully furnished, laundry & internet.

Ideal for students and working individuals. $550 / mos. 905-887-6252

Garage Sales Markham

MULTI- FAMILY GARAGE SALE

Clendenen Court

(opposite Ramer Wood Public School)

Sat., Sept. 24th J 8 a.m.-2 p.m. outdoor stove, fur coat, cologne and MUCH MORE!

Tenders

Markham

Tenders

GARAGE / MOVING SALE Sat. Sept. 24 H 8 am - 2 pm 28 Norwich Drive

Metroland Media York Region South

Scrapbooking items, clothes, cake decorating books, tins, and accessories.

Toys, tools, books, CDs, TV stand + more!

INVITATION TO BID Metroland Media is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly newspapers and flyers to carrier drop locations within the Southern York Region area 3 times per week. This entails picking up the product at our North York location on Tuesday’s, completing all flyer deliveries by Wednesday’s at 3:00PM and all newspaper deliveries by Thursday’s at 2:00PM to all carrier drops.

All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube truck and a valid HST number.

Bid packages available at the Reception desk of: Metroland Media 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Bids will be received until 12:00 noon Monday, October 3, 2016 ATT: Circulation Manager Contract commencing: October 17, 2016 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted.

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Metroland Media York Region South INVITATION TO BID Metroland Media is accepting tenders to store/transport/count and deliver our weekly newspapers and flyers to carrier drop locations within the Southern York Region area 3-4 times per week.

The successful contractor will be responsible for trucking product from the North York distribution center, storing and sorting product within their own location (approx. 75 un-stackable skids) and delivering broken out product to carriers within delivery deadlines; completing all flyer deliveries by Wednesday’s at 3:00PM and all newspaper deliveries by Thursday’s at 2:00PM to all carrier drops.

All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube truck, storage facility and a valid HST number.

Bid packages available at the Reception desk of: Metroland Media Toronto 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Bids will be received until 12:00 noon Monday, October 3, 2016 ATT: Circulation Manager Contract commencing: October 17, 2016 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted.

Markham

Moving Sale Sat. Sept 24 8am-2pm 182 Trothen Circle

ladders, furniture, house hold items, gardening tools, CDs, TVs. Unionville

CONTENTS SALE Sat. Sept 24 & Sun. Sept 25 9 a.m-3 p.m.

27 Fonthill Blvd

(off Fred Varley) Furniture, kitchen, gazebo, hardware for the DIY-ers & LOTS MORE! Rain or shine!

Markham

Garage Sale Sat. Sept 24th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sun. Sept 25th 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

3 Halton Crt. table, chairs, household items, pictures and frames, sporting goods, suitcases, and much more!

43rd Annual Fall Municipal

AUCTION For

REGION OF DURHAM

Clarington, Whitechurch-Stouffville, Veridian & others

To be held at: Region of DURHAM Oshawa/Whitby WORKS YARD

825 CONLIN Rd., WHITBY (East of Thickson Rd)

Sat. Sept. 24th 9:30 am 4 - 2007 IHC 7600 TA Dump SanderPlows 2000 Sterling L8500 SA Dump Plows 2 - 2007 Dodge 3500 Crew Diesel Dumps 4 - 06/10 Dodge 2500 4x4 P/Ups 5 - 07/09 GMC/Chev 1500 Ext 4x4 P/Ups 6 - 07/09 Chev/GMC 1500 Ext P/Ups 5- 07 /09 Ford , GMC & Dakota P/Ups 6 - 06/08 Chev/GMC 25000/3500 Vans 2 - 07 Ford & GMC Cube Van 3 - 09/11 VOLT & Escape Hybrids 46’ Diesel/Elec Manlift * Equip trailer * Snow plow Garage & Turf Equipment * Truck Parts * Lathe Restaurant, Exercise Office & Electronics Equip * etc.

Two Auction Rings*Partial List ONLY!

No Buyers Premium!!!

VIEWING: Friday. Sept. 23rd, 2016 4 pm - 6 pm TERMS: $500. Deposit on Each Vehicle, or as announced

M. R. JUTZI & Co.

www.mrjutzi.ca (519) 648-2111

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SUMMER RENOVATIONS

painting & decorating

Build/Repair Fences Build/Repair Decks

ALPHA PAINTING

Big oR Small, give uS a call!

647-894-2268 (Free estimates)

DANAR RESTORATION Senior’s Discount

HANDYMAN SERVICES INC.

Driveways

Walks

Patios

Free Estimates

TREE/STUMP SERVICES

Interior / Exterior.

Book your exterior painting now.

I can paint your aluminum.

Est. since 1979

PAINTING 4 U • Customer Satisfaction Always • Professionally Painted • Residential / Commercial • Interior / Exterior

Free Estimates ~ BRUNO GEISER Tel: (905)472-5728 Email: bwgeiser@hotmail.com

HENDRIK TREE SERVICE

Low Cost Repairs $ Low Cost Repairs

Low

Serving the York Region area since 1979 www.re-lock.com

Take the pain out of painting

ROOF REPAIRS FROM $49.

• Roof repairs leaks & replacement • Eavestrough cleaning, repair & replacement • Chimney cleaning, tuck pointing & rebuild • Animal removal, repair & prevention

SUMMER SPECIAL Eaves or chimney cleaning from $19.99*

416.802.9909

Free estimates ~ Seniors discount Licensed & insured

Over 15 Year’s experience Licensed & Insured

Quickly Find the Best Summertime Garage Sales.

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Markham’s Lylia Jones remembered for her flowers, biscuits

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From a small-town farm girl to great-grandmother of 14, Lylia Jones was go-getter.

The longtime Markham resident farmed vegetables, hauled water, sewed clothes, baked biscuits and grew African violets.

For more than 35 years, Lylia was a volunteer with the annual Markham Fair, winning a blue ribbon or two for her flowers, pickles, preserves and baking.

“I remember there being tables full of African violets,” said daughter and Gormley resident Phyllis Gray. “She loved them because they were beautiful.”

The Jones’ home was full of flowers and the sound of children.

The two-time breast cancer survivor, mother of nine and grandmother of 17 died earlier this year at the age of 94.

Lylia is predeceased by her hus-

band, Gordon, son, Warren, daughter, Enda and grandsons, Bradley and Kirk Bell.

Lylia Miller moved to Toronto from her home on a farm near Elmvale when she was 18. And shortly after moving to the big city, she met Gordon Jones, who was transferred to Halifax, where he was stationed during the Second World War. But it was never about keeping up with Jones’.

The family had some tough times, during which Lylia was making the best of the situation.

“There were some times when mom said she wasn’t sure there would be enough money for food,” Gray said. “But we never went hungry.”

At the end of the Second World War, the couple, along with their first child travelled from Halifax to a sawmill in Fernleigh, about 80 kilometres outside of Perth, with no hydro or running water.

Lylia Jones Lylia walked to the train station in Halifax with a babe in one arm and the couple’s trunk with all their possession in the other.

“She even carried the potty to the train station,” Gray said. “Mom moved from a farm, to living in Foresthill to Halifax during the war, then to having to haul her own

water.”

From there, the couple sold the mill and moved to Woodbridge, with five kids in tow.

After four years, Gordon and Lylia sold their 100-acre farm in Woodbridge near Hwy. 27 and Steeles Avenue and settled in Markham.

All together, the Jones had nine children.

“Mom loved babies. Her whole life, she was surrounded by babies,” said daughter and Gomley resident Marilyn Rydzik. “Maybe that’s why she had so many kids.”

For years, Lylia kept a ledger book and jotted down every penny in and every penny out of the family account.

“She kept track of how much was a pound of chicken and how many pounds she bought,” Gray said.

Lylia grew and sold raspberries, asparagus and rhubarb.

She taught the children how to sew, made many outfits and the

deal was once you turned 12, you could pick your own fabric, Gray said.

And when her daughters got married, Lylia took a course in cake decorating, dress making and photography.

“It was always, ‘step up or step away’ with her,” Gray said. “She had a do anything attitude.”

In her 70s, Lylia learned to use a computer and took to following the stock market and managing and investing income earned from rental properties.

“She would look at the stock market every day and print it off,” Rydzik said. “In another time, mom would have been an accountant or an investment adviser.”

Lylia lived in the old brick house near 16th Avenue and Markham Road until she sold the property, which is still standing and is part of the Chartwell Rouge Valley Retirement Residence complex.

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