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atricia Bujko tried to turn a case of tagging into art. The Newmarket woman, who has owned her Manning Crescent home for about five years, was notified by the town that a portion of her fence — which faces the Leslie Street and Birchwood Drive intersection — needed to be repaired, after someone tagged the structure with the word ‘VOLUMe’. The complaint was made about two years ago, she says. But the town notice only arrived on July 17 and Bujko was given until the end of the month to comply. She grabbed buckets of purple and pink paint, encouraged her children to assist and together they fixed the fence. Or so they thought.

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The family was told by a bylaw officer that the solution failed to conform to the town’s property standards rules, because the paint was not considered ‘uniform colour’. If someone complains about the new look, Bujko could be forced to repaint the fence a singular colour — otherwise the town will do the work at the family’s expense. “Someone complained two years ago and we just received notice,” Bujko said. “It’s not a long time (to make repairs), but we managed. We fixed the fence and even the kids helped. It is what it is and we want to obey the law; it’s part of the town bylaw to keep your property in good working order. There’s nowhere in the bylaw about what uniform

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Newmarket residents Megan (left), Jennifer, Luke and Patricia Bujko stand beside the fence they painted recently at the request of the town, but the town says the work they did at their Manning Crescent property doesn’t comply with the property standards bylaw.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Rising country star earns CCMA award nomination

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BY CHRIS SIMON

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teven Lee Olsen is a rising star on the Canadian country music scene. The Newmarket-raised singersongwriter has been nominated for a Canadian Country Music Association rising star award. He is among 34 nominees in eight categories and the awards ceremony will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia Sept. 13. “I’ve been doing this for 10 years; being recognized as a rising star just shows how hard it is to make waves in this genre,” Olsen, who moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his musical ambitions about a decade ago, said. “To be recognized for all the hard work I’ve put in is really awesome. This is way too much fun; I can’t believe I get paid for this. Winning this award would be unreal. “Being able to take that home to my family and team who worked so hard to

Kids play with a parachute during the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Games at Machell Park Thursday.

Annual Jumpstart Games get kids moving

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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he Jumpstart Games rolled into Aurora’s Machell Park last week, bringing with them lots of colourful activities and busloads of area children eager to have fun. Hosted by Canadian Tire, the event attracted more than 800 children from the Greater Toronto Area, who arrived by bus to take part in the annual games day designed to teach children to keep active through play. Canadian Tire regional manager Freida Rubletz kicked off the morning with a microphone in hand as children aged seven to 10 years — all sporting coloured T-shirts to mark

their teams — were eager to get started. “I couldn’t be more grateful to have the event right here in Aurora,” said Rubletz, an Aurora resident. “Lets enjoy the weather, get active and have some fun.” Activity stations were strewn throughout the park for children who might not otherwise get the chance to experience a wide range of ways to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. The teams from various community centres, YMCAs and boys and girls clubs, enjoyed a kickball station at the ball diamond, splash pad station complete with water guns, pool See page A8.

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Newmarket-raised singer-songwriter Steven Lee Olsen has been nominated for a Canadian Country Music Association rising star award

FEDERAL ELECTION 2015

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he federal election campaign is officially on and it’s going to be a lengthy one. Election day is Oct. 19, meaning the campaign will be the third-longest in Canadian history at 11 weeks. So far, the candidates in your riding are:

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The Era, Thursday, August 6, 2015

Davis rapidway prepared for TOWN PAGE paving COUNCIL MEETINGS

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Prevention and protection are the best ways to guard yourself and your family from West Nile Virus. Here are some tips to help prevent mosquitoes from breeding around your home: • Clean up standing water when mosquitoes are likely to breed • Make sure screens on your home are tight-fitting and in good repair • Cover up and use insect repellent when outdoors • Minimize outdoor activities when mosquitoes are most active, such as dusk and dawn

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The Davis Drive rapidway is expected to take shape over the next week. Paving should take place along three key sections of the centre lane rapidway. The areas affected include Yonge Street to Longford Drive, around Main Street and Roxborough Road to Alexander Road. Yonge to Longford paving has started and will run to Aug. 8, though some weekend work may be required. Intersections at George Street, Barbara Road and Longford will be closed intermittently to north and south traffic as crews pave through the area. Motorists will be unable to make left turns during the closures and will need to proceed to the next intersection and make a U-turn to get to their destination. North and southbound motorists travelling along George, Barbara and Longford will be required to make right turns onto Davis, proceed to the next intersection, make a U-turn and then continue to their destination. Pedestrians will not be able to use north and south crosswalks at the closed intersections.

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The Main work is expected to take place Aug. 6 to 8. The intersection of Davis and Main will be closed to north and south traffic while crews pave. Motorists will be unable to make left turns from Main onto Davis or from Davis onto Main. Temporary access lanes at Superior and Vincent streets will be open for motorists to make U-turns to get around the closure and get to their destination. Crews will also pave the south side of Davis, from Roxborough to just east of Alexander, Aug. 7, 8 and 10. While crews pave Alexander, the road will be closed. Intermittent closures to driveways on the south side of Davis will be required. But driveways will reopen as soon as the asphalt cools. The south sidewalk on Davis will be closed from the Newmarket Gospel Hall to Home Hardware. Work is expected to run from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.

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Learn a little more about DeafBlind Ontario Aug. 11. The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce’s latest breakfast networking event takes place at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Course, 4 Pinnacle Tr., in Aurora from 7 to 9 a.m. The event is sponsored by DeafBlind Ontario Services, which improves the lives of people with hearing and vision impairment. DeafBlind’s Michelle James and Suzanne Gaudet will speak about organization. Register by noon on Aug. 7 to have your business name and contact information included in the event’s printed handout. Advance reservations are required and non-members can attend. For more information, visit newmarketchamber.ca.

It’s nearly time to rally for local kids. The Miata Rally for Kids, which supports Easter Seals and Shriners Hospital for Children, takes place Aug. 8. That morning, the drive departs from Orillia and ends with a light lunch in Sharon. The afternoon drive leaves from NewRoads Mazda in Newmarket and will cruise through Holland Landing, Bradford and Innisfil before finishing at Moffatt’s Mazda in Barrie. The event will include lunch, a barbecue dinner, scavenger hunt and prizes for best funky hat and smartest looking car. For more information, contact Charlene Myke at cmyke@easterseals.org or 705-797-2675.

Chamber members can sign up for home show booths Newmarket Chamber of Commerce members can now register for a booth at the 2016 Newmarket Home & Lifestyle Show. Members can register until Aug. 21, before signup opens to the public Aug. 24. Registration already opened to signature and gold level sponsors in June. The home show takes place at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex April 1 to 3. Submit an application by emailing events@newmarketchamber. ca or faxing 905-853-7271. For more information on the show, visit newmarketchamber.ca. —Chris Simon

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Canadian golf industry drives for better numbers Bringing in younger golfers, more women will be vital to grow game, professionals say

BY CHRIS TRABER

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anadian golf is alive and well, according to a state of the game survey from six National Allied Golf Associations. For some York Region golf pros and administrators, however, the operative word is “well” in an industry that yearns for “great”. The allied group, including Golf Canada, the PGA of Canada and bodies representing course owners, superintendents and club managers, was buoyed by the positive impact of golf and the spike in rounds played in the past 36 months. The group met and compared data last month during the 2015 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville. Golf play in 2015 to June 1 increased 14 per cent compared to a three-year average and was up 27 per cent over 2014, the group said. Regionally, only the Maritime provinces were down, explained by unusually poor spring weather conditions, while the western provinces led the country with exceptional early-season results.

‘We’ve got to keep reminding people that the golf course is a wonderful place to socialize, do business and unwind. ’ An economic impact study released last summer said golf accounts for an estimated $14.3 billion of Canada’s gross domestic product. Included in that financial picture are more than 300,000 direct and indirect jobs, $8.3 billion in household income, $1.4 billion in property and other indirect taxes and $2.2 billion in income taxes. Overall, the Canadian golf industry’s value is estimated at $19.7 billion. “The evidence of golf’s popularity in Canada is not surprising to those aware of the sport’s economics, and the good stories don’t stop there,” Canadian Society of Club Managers executive director Elizabeth Di Chiara said. “From environmental benefits to the charitable impact and tourism revenues, there are many reasons for the Canadian golf industry to be encouraged.” There’s plenty to smile about, the group enthused. Some 5.7 million Canadian golfers play approximately 60 million rounds annually. Environmentally, more than 175,000 hectares of greenspace is managed by about 2,308 golf course operators, including 30,000 hectares of wildlife habitat under golf course stewardship. In 2013, there were nearly 37,000 charitable events hosted at Canadian golf courses, compared to 25,000 in 2009. Using conservative estimates, these events raise more than $533 million for non-profit causes across Canada. Golf’s good for tourism. In 2013, Canadian travellers spent $2.5 billion annually on golf-related travel within the country. Foreign golfers spent $1.6 billion on golf-related travel and on-course spending. Albeit, visitors spent $2 billion in 2009, according to an earlier study. The recently released Golf Facilities in Canada 2015 report notes that since 2010, 29 facilities have opened in six different provinces. During that time frame, 158 facilities have closed. One in five of those closures was located in Ontario. York Region, with its high concentration of more than 70 private and public courses and numerous retail and practice facilities, is a microcosm of Canadian golf. In the recent past, we’ve seen favoured courses shuttered. These include Glenway

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Director of golf at St. Andrews Valley Golf Club in Aurora, Rob Pearce, shared his thoughts on the State of Canadian Golf report from six National Allied Golf Associations. Country Club in Newmarket, Kleinburg Golf Club, Highland Gate in Aurora and the decision to explore the sale of Unionville’s York Downs Golf Club to developers. The private Lebovic Golf Course, a sumptuous track on a freshly minted 75-home development at Leslie Street and Bloomington Road in Aurora, is the sole new offering and will open next spring. While the allied golf associations paint a cheery national golf scene, members of York’s golf trade are a tad more pragmatic. St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club director of golf Rob Pearce has issues with the associations’ statistics up to June 1. The Aurora professional agreed conditions were ideal in April and May, however, our near-record soggy June eliminated some 30 per cent of anticipated rounds. “Due to Mother Nature, there’s a significant decline,” he said. “The numbers are trending to be flat by year end.” Weather aside, golf is in flux, said Pearce. “People are conscientious,” he said. “The spend is on hold. Everyone is looking for sales.” The prevailing mood of golfers has also led to slightly lower merchandise purchases. “Golf is experiencing a challenging time right now,” he said. “There’s an over-supply. That will adjust over time and golf will rebound.” Part of the fix, Pearce believes, is for courses to distinguish themselves, offer value and quality and appreciate existing and new customers. Golf operators must also focus on young people. As such, St. Andrew’s’ 11-week junior golf program is drawing well from the 10-to-16-year-old demographic. Bushwood Golf Club teaching pro Jelana Duncan agreed. A longtime advocate for involving more women and youths in the grand old game, the former Du Maurier and BMO tour player is optimistic about golf’s

future. “There’s still a lot of competition for the recreational dollar,” she said. “To grow the game, we need to promote programs for girls and women, bring kids to the course and get school classes involved. “We’ve got to keep reminding people that the golf course is a wonderful place to socialize, do business and unwind.” Duncan applauds the Golf Association of Ontario’s NXT program and the PGA of Canada for its youth and junior development initiatives. A glass-half-full type, Shayne Dysart is a 30-year golf industry veteran. The longtime PGA of Canada professional and consultant at the Lebovic golf facility, admits the market is tough. “Golf is holding its breath and it’s holding its own,” the Newmarket resident said. He views golf course attrition as a positive in that closures help distribute more players among existing venues. In terms of green fees lost to weather, Dysart is confident dedicated amateurs will find ways to fulfill their annual quota before season’s end. Course managers hosting golfers are well advised to engage their customers meaningfully, he said. From his experience, golf’s demographics are static, with the number of players leaving equalling those coming into the game. Still, golf clubs aren’t recession-proof, he said. To ensure that golf not only survives, but thrives, it’s imperative to approach the game from a generational perspective. “It’s most important to drive junior golf and keep families engaged,” he said. “We need to cater to seniors, the cornerstones of the game. “It’s critical we promote the recreational and competitive streams and make golf fun. We should not overburden the leisure golfer with all those rules.”

CANADIAN GOLF: A SNAPSHOT • Canada is home to 2,346 public and private golf facilities, ranking it third in the world in total supply. • Seventy-seven per cent of the total golf supply is in Canada’s four most populated provinces— Ontario, Québec, Alberta and British Columbia. • While course construction has slowed during the past several years, golf remains extremely accessible in Canada. More than 90 per cent of the country’s supply is open to the public. • Of the 2,126 public facilities in Canada, half are located in Ontario and Québec, which together account for 61 per cent of the country’s total population. Furthermore, the two provinces are also home to 73 per cent of Canada’s 220 private clubs. • Nine-hole golf accounts for almost 37 per cent of Canada’s total supply. • Canada features nine 12-hole facilities, six of which are in Ontario, and three six-hole facilities. • Resort golf, though a small segment of Canada’s overall supply, is a significant contributor to tourism in several provinces. Countrywide, 167 facilities, approximately 7 per cent of total supply, are connected to a resort or a resort/real estate operation. — source: Golf Facilities in Canada Report 2015

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Reciprocal Agreements Between Provinces and States Chris Buckle Paralegal Chris is a Paralegal at Traffic Ticket Advocates Professional Corporation and can be reached at

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eceiving a ticket out of province is as detrimental to one’s driving record as it would be in their home province.

There was a time, long ago, when you could literally forget about any offences received out of your own province, including the United States. Those days are gone! As of April 1, 1989, the Ontario-Quebec Agreement was put into effect, and soon after that The Canadian Driver’s License Compact. Since then, any highway traffic violations, upon conviction, will be forwarded to the offender’s home province. If there are demerit points, they will be adjusted as per the home province’s rules and regulations. (ie. mph converted to km/h, and demerit points assessed accordingly). Similarly, these take effect for New York and Michigan. Any offence(s) received and conviction(s) entered, will

result in your home province being notified of the said conviction and the offence being transferred to the home province’s rules and regulations. For example, an offence of 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, once transferred to Ontario, would be adjusted to 32 kilometres per hour. This would then result in four demerit points against your licence from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario. These offences will show on your local driving record as out-of-province offences, and the effect of the offence is set out per the rules of your home province. As of 2001, the Territories and Provinces of Canada took it a step further to instill penalties to drivers for failure to pay fines. This may result in your home province suspending your driver’s license or withholding your license or plates upon renewal. Furthermore: With regards to any suspensions/judgements rendered from the courts, the followingstatesandprovinces have agreements and may forward the said information to one another. Subsection 198(1) of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act extends to and applies to judgments rendered and become final against residents by any court of competent jurisdiction in the following Provinces and States:

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, NewfoundlandandLabrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan. United States of America: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and District of Columbia. Special Agreements: - New York does assess points for minor violations received in Ontario and Quebec

Storm causes damage in downtown Newmarket Elman W. Campbell Museum closed until further notice due to flooding BY CHRIS SIMON

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This weekend’s storm left its mark on a few well-known sites in Newmarket’s downtown core. The Elman W. Campbell Museum, at 134 Main St. S., has been closed until further notice, due to flooding in the basement of the site. The original building was constructed in 1884 — though a bay was constructed in 1938 and a large addition and basement were added to the back in 1954 — and is the last 19th century registry office in York Region. Designed by John T. Stokes and built by Page and Harris, the building has a cut stone foundation and slate roof.

- Quebec also has reciprocal agreement with California, Maine, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon and Pennsylvania You must obey the laws, and if convicted fulfill your obligations for payment of penalties as set out by the courts, or you may face the consequences. Drive safely.

For more information on the museum, email info@newmarket.ca or call 905-895-5193.

It is owned by the town and operated by the museum board of management, a nonprofit, educational institution. Meanwhile, a long-standing maple tree will be removed from the St. Paul’s Anglican Church property at 227 Church St., during the next two days. The tree, estimated at more than 100 years old, was severely damaged during the storm, church representatives say. The town will provide notice on a reopening date for Elman.

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Grading and sodding of Andrea Parsons’ property may be complete, but that doesn’t mean the work is done outside her home. The Newmarket woman, who had been waiting for builder Marydel Homes to finish the grading and sodding of her Art West Avenue property’s front and back yards for about two years, is eyeing the completion of retaining wall fencing, boulevard tree placement and driveway paving throughout her subdivision. “The project is nowhere near completion,” she said. “I am beyond upset that it took this long to complete the sodding/grading. As per the subdivision agreements, this should have been completed 60 days after occupancy in 2013.” She blames the town for failing to enforce the provisions of the subdivision agreement, by threatening to tap into the developer’s security deposit to pay for the works to be done by others. In a recent Era article, Marydel spokesperson Lou Zega said much of the delay related to issues with the subdivision developer, who installed retaining walls between many of the lots. That prevented Marydel from getting standard grading and sodding equipment on to the properties. Marydel eventually hired a company that utilized smaller equipment capable of navigating narrow corridors, in an effort to complete the grading and sodding work. About 26 lots were affected by the grading and sodding delays. The developer missed several deadlines pertaining to the work, including promises to have it completed by mid-June of this year, Parsons said.

The work was finally finished about a week ago. This year’s sodding delay was caused by June’s exceptionally wet weather, Zega said. “June 2015 was a record month in rain accumulation,” he said, noting heavy precipitation can halt work for three to four days at a time. “Even though the soil looked dry from the top, below it was a swamp.” The final coats of asphalt will be applied to driveways between late August and early September. And the sod will need to take root before fencing and trees can be erected, Zega said. “Should we have paved the top coat prior to grading and sodding, it would have been destroyed by the grading contractor’s equipment,” he said. “The top layer is a fine aggregate and takes longer to cure during the summer hot days. In the past, we have had tire impressions left by vehicles that simply ruin the driveways. It’s too soft.” While Newmarket has not penalized the builder and developer, town staff are monitoring the situation, engineering services director Rachel Prudhomme said. “The town continues to monitor progress of the developer and we are expecting to see this subdivision project completed in short order,” she said. “Since we last commented on this matter in early July, the developer and its builder made progress that was satisfactory to the town and they continue to show good efforts to complete work on the subdivision. The builder’s crews are now waiting for the sod to take hold before proceeding to complete fencing work, which is standard building practice in new home construction.” The trees should be installed in the fall, which is a more appropriate time to plant, she said.

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Today The Landing Aug. 6, 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. Newmarket Community Church, 145 Pony Dr. The Landing is a free, weekly program offered at Newmarket Community Church that aims to equip teens (ages 12 to 17) with the tools needed to overcome life’s struggles. Contact: admin@newmarketcommunitychurch.org, 905-836-7251, 905-967-4081, www.newmarketcommunitychurch.org. Passage Between Two Worlds Exhibition & Sale by Erika Takacs and Marissa Sweet Ongoing to Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The story of Canada’s immigrants is a shared journey of creating a sense of space & place in a new country. With the exhibition Passage Between Two Worlds, artists Erika Takacs and Marissa Sweet present courageous interpretations of their personal immigration experiences. Exhibition continues through until Sept. 12. Galleries open Tuesdays and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gallery admission is at no charge. Please note that the galleries are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Contact: Clare Bolton, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818. Mino Miikana Bimaadiziwin: The Path of Life: Exhibition of Works by Donald Chretien Ongoing to Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Solo Exhibition of the works of local First Nations artist Donald Chretien from July 18 to Sept. 12. Large new works in the Great Hall Gallery and small works in Reception Gallery. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Saturday, July 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Exhibition continues through until Sept. 12. Galleries open Tuesdays and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gallery admission is at no charge. Please note that the galleries are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Contact: Clare Bolton, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Tomorrow Lego StoryStarter Workshop Aug. 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. Build story scenes using Lego to create and print your own comic Lego story. Ages 6+ Please register. Maximum six participants. Lego & Play Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. It’s time to build! Get creative with Lego. Ages 5+. Drop In. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492. Builder’s Club Aug. 7, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. Build all kinds of creations from unique and ordinary materials. Ages 5+ Free Drop In Tween Scene Aug. 7, 2 to 3 p.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Get creative with DIY projects for Tweens. Ages 8 - 11 years. Drop In. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

This weekend Newmarket Farmers Market Aug. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Riverwalk Commons, Doug Duncan Drive. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, food vendors, hand-crafted artifacts and products such as jewelry, furniture, soap, horse and wagon rides, musical entertainment, buskers, fresh flowers, etc. Contact: pheasanthollowcreations@live.ca, 905-773-9751. Rods By The River Aug. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fairy Lake Park, 500 Water St. in Newmarket. Car Show for classic and modified cars and trucks. Free admission to the public. $10 entry fee for show vehicles. Car entry gates open at 8 a.m. Public choice awards. Prizes. 50/50 Draw. Info: Robert Gardner, newmarketcarclub@live.ca, 905-476-5401.

Reader Jane Myers sent us this Your Shot of a frog laying low in her backyard pond (although you may have to look closely to see him). Send us Your Shot. The ongoing theme is Nature & Wildlife. Email your high-quality jpegs to editor Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com for a chance have your photograph included in our online gallery and published in the newspaper. Free ZUMBA CLASS at RiverWalk Commons Aug. 8, 8 to 9 a.m. Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Free Zumba class every Saturday morning in June, July, and August from 8 - 9 a.m. at the Fairy Lake Newmarket Farmers Market, along side the reflecting pool. Instruction will be by The Move fitness and dance studio and will take place weather permitting. Sponsored by Peter C. Geibel, broker - Main Street Realty, and Jerry Montpetit of RBC Insurance. No signup required just come out and enjoy. Like the page if you plan on coming. Contact: Peter Geibel, pgeibel@live.ca, 416-804-5581. Pan Am/Parapan Am Celebrations: A Taste of Wimbledon Aug. 8, noon to 4 p.m. Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge St. in Aurora. Enjoy traditional Wimbledon-style refreshments (think strawberries and cream, Pimm’s, and sandwiches). Admission by donation. Closing ceremonies will be held at 3:30 p.m. Contact: Erika Mazanik, erika.mazanik@aurorahs.com, 905-727-8991. Harrogate Hills Riding School 30th Annual Open House Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Harrogate Hills Riding School, 18786 McCowan Rd. in Mount Albert. Come and enjoy interactive games, meet the horses and staff and watch demonstration lessons of varying levels. You can also pre-register for your own FREE mini riding lesson by contacting us at 905-473-3847 or at www.harrogatehills.com Refreshments available. Come and see what we’ve been doing for the last 30 years! Contact: Pat Gillis, events@harrogatehills.com, 905-473-3847.

Next week BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Aug. 10, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 17955 Leslie St. in Newmarket. Canadian Blood Services needs about 170,000 additional donors per year to maintain the blood supply. We ask eligible donors to consider booking an appointment by downloading the GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca. Contact: elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283. Read the Book - Now What do I do? Aug. 10, 7 to 8 p.m. Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. New books on nutrition are coming out all the time and with so much information, it can be confusing. Join me to discuss a current nutrition

book as we uncover what it means, and how it may or may not impact what you do. This month we’ll discuss ‘Got Milked’ by Alissa Hamilton – read it ahead of time and come ready to talk about it. Contact: Colleen Miller, colleen.miller@sobeys.com, 905-726-2499. Young Artist Studio: Mosaic - Pan Am Art Trip - ages 4 -6 & MIXED MEDIA MASH-UP - Pan Am Art Trip for Ages 7-12 Aug. 10 to Aug. 14, 9 to 11 a.m. for ages 4-6 and 12:30 to 4 p.m. for 7-12. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. From creating a Peruvian Inti Sun, and folk pastels inspired by the cultures of El Salvador, making Brazilian Carnival masks and more! Meet new friends, enjoy a week of fun - and show off your work at the end-of-week art show! Short week price: $50 for ages 4-6 and $80 for ages 7-12. Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818. Newmarket Chamber of Commerce August Breakfast Networking Event Aug. 11, 7 to 9 a.m. St. Andrews Valley Golf Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail in Aurora. Event begins the moment you arrive - networking, hot breakfast buffet, presentations, self-introductions and much, much more. Don’t Forget to Bring Your Business Cards! This is a place where business cards are exchanged and new contacts are made. If you haven’t had the chance to make it out to any of our past Breakfast Networking events, come and see for yourself what a great opportunity networking can be! Reservations are required in Advance. Cost: $35 for non-members, $25 for members. Contact: events@newmarketchamber.ca, 905-898-5900. Discovery Club Aug. 11, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. This weekly club will get you busy with creative and hands-on projects, games and activities! Ages 6-10. Please register. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492. Maker Madness Workshops Aug. 11, 2 to 3 p.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Unleash your creative side at these hands-on workshops. Free. Register. Woof Tales Aug. 11, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Read to a friendly dog! Ages 6 - 10. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

Be-Bop & Dance Aug. 11, 10:30 to 11 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. This action-packed program is filled with movement for little ones. Ages 2 - 5 Free Drop-In TEEN HOW TUESDAYS Aug. 11, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. D-I-Y the day away at this drop-in makeshop - each week we’ll have a different creative focus. Free, DROP IN, For ages 9-15. Aug. 11: Sharpie Tie Dye Please bring fabric items: T-shirts, scarves, canvas shoes, pillow cases, etc. Contact: 905-727-9494. Aurora Chamber Pub Night at Symposium Cafe Aug. 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Symposium Cafe, Restaurant & Lounge, 444 Hollandview Trail. No need to register, just drop in! Aurora Chamber Pub Night features a cash bar and appetizers are typically offered. There is no formal agenda. Contact: Sandra Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262. TD Presents Concerts in the Park: Tom Leadbeater Spirit of Nova Scotia Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Aurora Town Park, Wells St This is a free show but a donation for the Aurora Food Pantry would be appreciated. Food vendors will be on site. For your comfort, bring a lawn chair. Contact: Shelley Ware, sware@aurora.ca, 905-726-4762. Info: www.aurora.ca/summerconcerts. Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Family Theatrical Performance Aug. 12, Two shows: 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The To Be Determined Theatre Co. presents a family play based on the popular book by Judith Viorst. Join Alexander as he gets through a very trying day - with surprising results! Pick up your free tickets in advance. Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

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EDITORIAL

Long campaign, new rules hurt democracy ISSUE: Prime Minister Stephen Harper initiates third-longest Canadian election campaign.

Marney Beck

he race to become Canada’s next governing party officially began Sunday with very little fanfare. Of course, the fact the writ drop flew under the radar was predictable, given it came in the middle of a long weekend that falls in the heart of summer. That’s precisely what the governing Conservatives wanted, as they aim to draw as little attention as possible to the fact this inordinately long, 78-day campaign will cost hundreds of millions more public dollars than a typical election and only benefit them. The current Conservative government introduced the changes to the Canada Elections Act that allow for campaign expenses to go up proportionately with the length of the election. As a result, a long campaign benefits the party that can raise the most money. Right now, that’s the Conservative Party.

There was a good reason the rules used to place a hard limit on campaign spending, regardless of the campaign’s length. The Conservative Party traditionally appeals to a wealthier demographic than, for example, the NDP, which means the Tories’ supporters, as a whole, have more money to donate to their political party of choice. A typical family with a combined household income of $60,000, for example, is much less likely to donate the $1,500 annual maximum to its party of choice than a family with a combined income of $200,000. Under the new rules, for every campaign day beyond the traditional 37-day length, the spending limit increases 1/37th, which for this election, works out to $675,000 per day. The Conservatives are known to have raised the most money of any party as of the end of last year, and that trend wasn’t likely to change, so the lengthy campaign gives them a spending advantage. At the local level, Conservative riding associations have more money than the Liberal, NDP, Green and Bloc Québécois associations combined, according to an analysis conducted by the Canadian Press. The start of the election campaign also places strict limits on third-party campaigning, meaning groups such as Working Families, the coalition of unions that has campaigned heavily against the Progressive Conservatives in provincial elections, won’t be able to buy much advertising. This restriction ensures most of the campaign spending will be done by the parties and candidates, which benefits the Tories. To make matters worse, a whole lot of your money will go back to the political parties after the election. Candidates are eligible to be reimbursed 60 per cent of their expenses if they get 10 per cent of the vote in their ridings, while parties can get a 50-percent reimbursement nationally if they get two per cent of the popular vote. Therefore, if the Conservatives spend the most on their campaign, which they most certainly will, they will get more of your money back than any other party, giving them a massive financial head start for the next election. Plus, public money also funds tax credits of at least 50 per cent for anyone who donates to a political party. In a healthy democracy, one person or party should not be able to have their voice heard louder than others simply because they have more money. Unfortunately, our democracy hasn’t been healthy for years and was made sicker by the Conservative government’s changes to the elections act. As a result, you can expect to see and hear a lot more Conservative ads than those of any other party leading up to election day, Oct. 19.

BOTTOM LINE: Allowing parties to wield financial advantages harmful for democracy in Canada.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Province, not feds making cost of living rise

promote your political agenda is obvious.

Re: Child ‘benefit’ has me seeing red, column by Tracy Kibble, July 23, bit.ly/1gIpCOQ. I don’t understand why Tracy Kibble is so angry that parents with young children will receive an increase of $1,040 in their expanded Universal Child Care Benefit. Her statement that if you are wealthy and don’t need an extra $1,040, you’re getting it anyway is misleading, as the amount will be taxed back as taxable income. Her complaint about Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the cost of tuition also surprises me. Post-secondary tuition comes under provincial jurisdiction. The provincial Liberal government has been in power for 12 years and has determined how much tuition fees can increase from year to year or whether or not they will be frozen. Why is Ms Kibble not worried about our cost of living escalating with the increasing energy bills approaching the highest rates in North America as a result of incompetent management by the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne Liberals? Just read the last few auditor general reports to see their damning comments about this government’s energy decisions. It is not Prime Minister Harper that Ms Kibble should be so angry at about how expensive it is to live — it is the Wynne provincial Liberal government that has the most influence on us in Ontario. By the way, you may want to vote for Trudeau because of his hair as you stated, but he does not have any business or financial experience.

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Shelley Wister Aurora

Cartoon disrespectful to prime minister Re: Editorial cartoon by Nease, July 26. This cartoon depicts Thomas Mulcair kissing a baby in contrast to Prime Minister Stephen Harper kneeling behind a woman kissing her rear end with a child benefit cheque in hand. This is a vulgar and disrespectful depiction of anyone, let alone our Prime Minister. This cartoon has reached a new low in journalism and should never have been chosen for display in any newspaper. There is a significant difference in the frequency of cartoons that target Prime Minister Harper versus those that target Justin Trudeau, Mulcair and Kathleen Wynne combined. The bias against Conservatives displayed by these cartoons and chosen by your editor to

Michael Seminsky

Gospel music festival draws crowd, donations Aurora’s second gospel music event in our Town Park attracted more than 200 music fans. Thanks to local talent volunteers Daniel Szauter and his mother, Ingrid, Rudi Veltri with Donna Gingrass on violin, Bruce MacNeil, Sam Chefero, The Edwards family: Jim of Aurora, Bonnie from Winchester, Mark from Peterborough and Heather from Brantford and one of our country’s top quartets, The Torchmen from St. Catharines. An offering was taken and a cheque for $500 was donated to pastors Andy and Lorraine of Aurora United Church. The two-hour concert began with the Torchmen singing O Canada and ended with David Pilkey singing The Lord’s Prayer. Many from our community left the park inspired. As MC and promoter, I hope to continue with this annual event in our town.

Jim Edwards Aurora

Region needs more affordable housing The Town of Newmarket and York Region have seen rapid growth and change over the past 20 years. As a young woman, I hope to be able to remain in this community and raise a family of my own. Unfortunately, the cost of housing in York Region has skyrocketed to the point where any young individual or couple cannot even look at the list prices of homes without having a miniature heart attack (the massive ones come with discovering the amount above list price the homes are sold for). In addition, the cost of rent is almost equivalent to a mortgage payment, if not more in some cases. Along with the growing spread of affluent subdivisions, there is even larger growth in poverty that has created a division in our community. As York Region began to rapidly grow, it seems strategies and incentives to build dedicated rental apartments and affordable housing units have equally decreased. There is minimal attention paid to the specific ways in which our community’s vulnerable populations are impacted by this and are at great risk of homelessness. These individuals may be on limited or fixed incomes and can’t meet the rise in housing costs.

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have never been known as an icon of fashion, but in summer, especially on workdays, I’m a fashion faux pas personified. I’m always wearing a suit jacket or a sweater (sometimes the colour may not match my outfit) and below my desk, on occasion, you may see socks — yes, socks or nylon trouser socks — with shoes or even — gasp! — with sandals. Keenly aware that I am breaking fashion rules, I don’t care because I’ll do virtually anything to stay warm in my office, which is air conditioned to Arctic temperatures. I also depend on hot soup and warming tea every single day. Every woman reading this column will be nodding her head in agreement and empathy. Some wouldn’t be caught dead with socks, but have resorted to other interesting ways of keeping the blood circulating in their veins. The manager in the next office to me has a small heater on under her desk. That’s how she solves her temperature problem, while continuing to look fashionable. That works fine, to a point. Once, another female manager in the next office plugged in her heater and it promptly blew a fuse and power shut down for both her office and mine (and our computers!). At another office, I solved the problem of a cold vent right over my head by stuffing an old T-shirt in the vent. That worked well, until the office manager realized what I’d done, and forced me to remove it, saying it messed with overall heating and cooling in the office.

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Once, another female manager in the next office plugged in her heater and it promptly blew a fuse and power shut down for both her office and mine.

Politicians are aware of this issue, as several articles in local papers have included their awareness and their intensions to address it. Perhaps one of the barriers to actively working on solutions to this issue is a common “not in my backyard” attitude. In my opinion, the stigma directed toward people in vulnerable populations is an even larger issue. In advocating for this social issue to be addressed, I suggest those in government not only look at what per cent of the population is lacking affordable housing, but also how that percentage will rapidly increase as the cost of housing continues to soar. This should be studied in conjunction with the lack of community resources available to support people who become homeless or at serious risk of homelessness. Finally, governments can explore new funding models and locations where affordable housing can be built.

And there’s the rub — the office manager was a man; standing there in a full suit (and socks and shoes) telling me to put up with the cold. ’Twas ever thus. Most office heating and cooling systems, in my experience, are controlled either by a faceless exterior building maintenance for multiple offices, or by a male manager. Another section of our newspaper office faces south with large windows. The women — and men — in that area were wilting in the heat, while in my section of the office we were freezing. Thankfully, our health and safety committee got involved, and the situation was resolved with a combination of blinds and re-directed air vents. That’s the other point about office air conditioning wars — in Ontario there are workplace regulations about temperatures for workers. In most work environments, a minimum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius is set, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Yikes! That’s 64.4 degrees Fahrenheit — almost meat locker temperature, as far as I’m concerned. So no help there for female office workers wanting to wear summery dresses baring legs and arms along with pretty sandals. I take more comfort from regulations set by the Canadian Standard Association that suggest in summer, depending on relative humidity, an acceptable temperature range is between 23 and 28 C. And for those managers who maintain that there’s better productivity in cooler offices, study after study disproves that theory. Lest anyone think I’m sexist and only care about female workers’ comfort, last winter I helped advocate for better conditions for a male editor who works directly on the other side of my office. His office has an exit door built into the exterior wall — a very drafty door. Each day in February when we were all moaning about below-freezing outside temperatures, he was wearing sweaters and almost turning blue at his desk. One week when he was on vacation, our health and safety group — with my encouragement — got our friendly fix-it man to put proper weatherstripping around the door. After all, guys need comfortable work temperatures, too.

KRISTINA SMITH Newmark

On Disabled people cannot walk Newmarket’s Davis Drive, senior says: bit.ly/1M9Qsw8 I walk there daily to and from the train station. It is terriblenot only is it uneven and difficult to navigate, it is dirty, sandy and rocky-I have dirt inside my shoes every day from that walk. Lisa Gleva On Tracy Kibble’s column, Child ‘benefit’ has me seeing red: bit.ly/1IjePAy So many parents are unaware that they’ll be hit hard at tax time.. :( Sandy Dugdale-Hessel

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Jumpstart event a ‘great opportunity’ for kids

Aurora Youth Soccer Club technical director and former Canadian National team player Dave DiPlacido plays soccer with kids during the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Games at Machell Park Thursday. 

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get me where I am; it would mean the world.” He just finished an album three weeks ago, with songs touching on themes such as drinking, heartbreak and partying. “All my friends went off to college to learn trades; I’ve been outside of the Canadian country music scene for a long time,” Olsen said. “I’ve hit a milestone. I’m going to keep putting out singles and the goal is to put together some kind of tour. I’ve never done that. I’m hoping people will show up and sing my songs with me. I don’t claim to be the life of the party; I’d rather be the host and make sure everybody’s having a good time.” Olsen credits Newmarket as influencing his recently released single “Raised by a Good Time”. He attended high school in New-

market and Aurora and fondly remembers his trouble-making days in the area, where he would hang out and cause trouble with his “boys”. “It was a fun place to grow up,” he said. “Although I moved around a ton, some of my fondest memories were in Newmarket. It shaped who I am as an artist, to some degree.”

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colour ‘is’. I don’t know what they mean; I haven’t received any answers. There’s a geometrical definition and that’s what we followed. Why is this happening at the moment?” Town clerk Andrew Brouwer said no complaints have been received about the new paint job, so the municipality will try to work co-operatively toward a solution with the homeowners. However, bylaw officers are called to investigate graffiti incidents regularly. “Graffiti is considered a blight and has to be removed; we deal with this daily,” he said. “She’s just another resident we have to deal with on this. (But) we haven’t really seen someone apply two colours to cover up graffiti. It’s not ‘colours’ with a plural, it’s ‘colour’ in the bylaw. That’s how the bylaw officer interpreted it. But there is not a for-

mal definition in the bylaw.” Bujko believes private residents are being held to a higher standard than municipal crews. While walking around Fairy Lake in recent days, she snapped photos of several town light poles and structures that have been ‘repaired’ after tagging. The paint used by municipal staff often does not blend with the colour of the structure. “There’s a lot of damage on town property,” she said. “It’s not really been fixed.” Brouwer said the paint doesn’t have to match the original colour of the structure. In the case of the fence, if only one of the colours had been used, it would technically conform to town rules. “Maybe she raises a good point, but as it is right now, (the bylaw) implies a uniform colour,” he said. “You can’t match the same exact colour; you can’t reproduce concrete ... But the intent is uniformity.

These are standards that reflect the interest of the community.” Municipal staff plan to contact the homeowners over the matter. “We’d like to continue to work with her,” he said. “We don’t want to create an adversarial situation; we’re interpreting the bylaws the best we understand them to be. She’s not being singled out. Rather than going to the media and complaining about how the town’s reacted, maybe we have a conversation about it.” More than two years ago, a 22-year-old Newmarket man was charged with mischief over $5,000, after allegedly spraying the tag at more than 20 sites in town. While the family could seek financial compensation in civil court, they’re hesitant to do so. “It will cost you more in lawyer fees than a bucket of paint to go after (him),” Bujko’s husband, Rafal, said.

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We searched the room and flipped a chair, looking for clues that would help our crew break into the vault and steal precious jewels and gold. “I’m not seeing anything,” I said. “What are we looking for?” “I don’t know,” Teresa said in reply. “Take that picture off the wall and look at the back.” We opened a laptop and combed through packing boxes. There were Roman numerals on the floor and small mirrors placed in a seemingly strategic manner around the room. A message on the back of the chair was written in what appeared to be Greek and there were numbers, dots and lines drawn on the walls and objects around the room. In small steps, we worked toward our goal. This was part of my experience with Escape Newmarket, which offers customers a unique form of recreation in the downtown core. Customers are given 60 minutes to work

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Asia and Europe — though rooms over there can be much more intense. Some rooms feature live actors and punishments; that’s not the case in Newmarket. There are more than 30 escape room locations across the Greater Toronto Area, but this is the first such business in Newmarket.

The whole exercise is about team building and communication. You can’t solve this room or even get very far unless you’re working together. The friends opened Escape as a temporary business through start-up cash from the Ontario government’s Summer Company program. It gives budding entrepreneurs, ages 15 to 29, up to $3,000 to launch a summer business. Participants receive mentoring and learn sales, marketing, bookkeeping, customer relationship and management skills. Wolfe and Kowalski will operate escape until the end of August, when they prepare to return to school, but they say Escape has been successful enough that they’re trying to hand it over to relatives or friends, so the venture can remain open permanently. “There was a lot of preparing and making sure we were OK with the quality of the rooms; it’s all about creating that immersive

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Colleen Eve can’t forget the smallest details about her mother — because that’s all she has. The 18-year-old, who is heading to university in the fall, was only three when her mother, Margaret, a 14-year veteran of the OPP, was hit by a tractor trailer while stopped on the side of the road. Her memories include her mother’s bright smile and unique hair. “My brother has her red hair and I have her eyes,” she said. “I don’t have any memory of her, but I remember her smile. I know I got my strength and perseverance from her. I am a happy teen and I know that’s what she would have wanted.” Margaret’s life and how it was so cruelly taken from her on that sunny June 7, 2000 was highlighted at an OPP media conference Friday in Vaughan as they reminded people of “move over” legislation, which asks motorists to give plenty of space to officers and emergency workers plying their trade on roadsides around Ontario. Friday was the first time Colleen and her father, John, publicly shared their memories of the incident, which would eventually become the catalyst for the 2003 law.

FIVE DEATHS ON ROADSIDE It may have been one of the most highly publicized incidents, but it’s far from the only one to occur, according to police. Since 1989, there have been five deaths as a result of motorists failing to avoid officers on the roadside. “She was the light of our family,” Eve said. “She had energy, light and confidence and she was proud and honoured to wear the uniform.” Her love for the OPP was second only to her love for her family. It was down to Eve’s widower to relay the details of that fateful day, when she and two colleagues pulled over a vehicle on Hwy. 401. “It was a beautiful day, much like today,” he

told gathered media. “In the early afternoon, the day darkened in a hurry… when a tractor trailer struck all three cruisers and civilian vehicles. Doctors tried everything to keep her alive. Two days later, she lost that fight and we lost a wife, mom, sister and best friend.” Soon after, he said he had to do the hardest thing any father would ever have to do.

‘MOMMY NOT COMING HOME’ “I had to tell a three-year-old girl and a sixyear-old young man that Mommy wouldn’t be coming home,” he said. “Our lives turned 180 degrees — life changed forever.” Eve’s two colleagues were severely injured, but survived. For Colleen, the hardest part is how a small alteration in driving might have saved years of anguish — “A small blinker over to the next lane could have saved her,” she said. Two other officers also shared their stories. Const. Dan Pyrah and Const. David Sparrock explained how their lives have been altered since their vehicles were hit while on highway duty. “I was stopped on Hwy. 407… next thing I felt was glass and debris flying inside my truck,” said Pyrah about his 2010 incident. “I thought I was going to die. Thankfully it was not my time. Now I’m in constant pain and I see a therapist for post-traumatic stress disorder… my friend calls me dead man walking.” He said the hardest part of his crash was looking at the worried looks on his kids’ faces when they arrived at hospital. Sparrock told the assembled media how he was almost killed on Hwy. 401 in 2012. “They spent 45 minutes tearing my car apart trying to get me out… they thought I had a broken neck,” he said. “If that truck had been one foot to the right, I would have been killed instantly.” The Ministry of Transportation is bringing in new rules to ensure tow-truck drivers are now covered by the move over legislation, alongside police, paramedics and firefighters. The penalty for not following the law is $490 and three demerit points.

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Mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus in York BY CHRIS SIMON

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Two mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus in York Region. The pools were found in Markham (close to the Warden Avenue and Hwy. 7 intersection) and Newmarket (near the Davis Drive and Prospect Street junction). Residents can take simple steps to reduce the risk of West Nile and exposure to mosquitoes, York Region’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karim Kurji, said. Cover up when heading outside, especially during dusk and dawn, and eliminate standing water around your property to reduce mosquito breeding.

For more information on the virus, call York Region Health Connection at 1-800-3615653 or visit york.ca/westnile.

The region is offering several tips to protect residents from the virus. Residents should get rid of mosquito-friendly areas around their homes, including stagnant water found in birdbaths, flowerpots, swimming pool covers, clogged gutters and eavestroughs. Window screens should be checked to ensure they are tight fitting and in good repair. While outside, wear insect repellent and lighter coloured protective clothing, including socks, long-sleeved shirts and jackets. You should also minimize outdoor activities during periods when mosquitoes are most active — dusk and dawn. Region staff members treat catch basins along regional and municipal roads and other stagnant public watercourses such as roadside ditches.

Music in the Park Hear some sweet music in Newmarket this summer. Music in the Park continues at Fairy Lake Park and Riverwalk Commons until mid-August. At Fairy Lake, concerts run every Thursday, while the Riverwalk Commons events take place each Sunday. The Riverwalk lineup includes York Harmony Chorus/Upper Canada Chordsmen (Aug. 9) and Newmarket Citizens’ Band (Aug. 16). Meanwhile, Connie Scriver/Jeremy Stimers (Aug. 6) and Bob and Doug (Aug. 13) will play Fairy Lake. All shows run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fairy Lake is near the Water Street and Doug Duncan Drive intersection. Riverwalk is at 200 Doug Duncan Dr. For more information, visit newmarket.ca. — Chris Simon C

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Heart of York returns to Newmarket soccer pitches BY CHRIS SIMON

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Thousands of soccer players are about to invade Newmarket pitches. The Newmarket Soccer Club’s annual Heart of York Summer Classic Soccer Tournament will return to several fields throughout town Aug. 8 and 9. More than 230 U9 to U18 teams are expected to participate, including about 30 from the Newmarket club. “Teams participate from all over the province and it’s a competitive tournament,” club president Dave Hanson said. “The fact we’re able to stage such a highly successful tournament is an indication of how far the club has come.” Family members often join players at the tournament, meaning between 9,000 and 10,000 people will visit Newmarket during the weekend. They often provide a boost to the local economy by renting hotel rooms, eating at restaurants and shopping, he said. “The expansion and success of the tournament makes this one of the largest in York Region,” Hanson said. “They’re out and about all day. They’re going to go to restaurants and hang out in places.”

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The volunteers and a friendly community have helped make the tournament a success, he said, noting the amount of “superior quality” grass fields, when compared to other municipalities, and good referees also entice other clubs to sign up. In recent years, the number of teams participating has grown substantially, he said. “Our own teams spread the word and Newmarket is renowned for having teams with a good reputation for how they conduct themselves,” Hanson said. “That reflects on people who plan the tournament. “Many clubs have one or two good fields, but they don’t have the depth we do. Those are all factors on why you participate in a tournament.” Many clubs return to the tournament each year, Hanson said. “The positive message is in those clubs already,” he said. “The teams that have been coming have a great experience and they’re coming back.”

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very personal passion of mine going back to the days when I served as a Barrie city councillor,” Patrick Brown, the event’s founder and leader of the Ontario PC Party, said in a media release. “Over the years, we have seen terrific progress made toward providing better care closer to home. Hockey Night’s lineup of talent is shaping up to be the best yet and I am incredibly thankful to the amazing players who step up to the plate for our hospital.” Tickets are available at Barrie’s Kozlov Mall or ticketpro.ca.

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Tracey Ferguson has plenty of experience playing for Canada’s national wheelchair basketball team, including at the 2010 world championships, pictured here.

Wheelchair basketball veteran seeks Parapan Am gold By Michael Hayakawa

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Tracey Ferguson is no stranger to competing for Canada in wheelchair basketball on the international stage, nor is she unfamiliar with reaching the medal podium. A 24-year veteran with the national team, the Richmond Hill native, who also resided in Maple and Markham and has family in Holland Landing, has been a member of Paralympic gold-medal-winning teams in 1992, 1996 and 2000. She was also part of a bronze-medal winning team for Canada in 2004. Ferguson, 40, is preparing to make her second Parapan Am Games appearance. It’s not every day Ferguson can showcase her skills before family members and friends. “The opportunity to play at home, in front of my family and friends, is a dream come true,” she said. “I think every athlete hopes for this chance, and for me to realize it, is pretty special.” Named to two world all-star teams in 1998 and 2002, Ferguson’s introduction to wheelchair basketball came when she was 12 years old after she incurred spinal surgery that left her legs paralyzed at the age of nine. Discovering wheelchair athletics through a local fitness centre, which in turn directed her to Variety Village in Scarborough, Ferguson was quick to credit Joe Millage, who at that time served as Variety Village’s director of sport, in helping launch her storied oncourt career. “He was the one who introduced me to Variety Village and all the sports they had to offer,” recalled Ferguson. “Joe and Steve Bialowas, who is currently the men’s national team coach, were the coaches of the junior team and they were my first coaches. They created a positive environment for kids to learn the sport, discover who we were and

really challenged us to be the best we could be, in a supportive way. I cannot thank these two coaches enough for that. “A few of the players I played with at juniors went on to successful international careers, but many others did not; they just played recreationally... but Steve and Joe treated us all the same, encouraged all of us and taught us that everyone had a role to play and contributed to the team... We were all equal and we all had to push each other to be our personal best, whatever level that may be.” Earning her spot on this year’s national team when a selection camp was conducted last December and being one of the veterans, Ferguson said she’s more than willing to provide leadership on and off the court. The more leaders there are, she said, the better the atmosphere that can be created. “If there is some advice I can offer or if people have questions, then I am happy to help out,” she said. “I think we create an environment where we all provide different types of leadership and encourage people to lead in their own ways.” Ferguson anticipates it will be a challenge for Canada to win the gold in Toronto. Adding to Canada’s incentive, the Games serve as a 2016 Paralympic qualifier, with the top three countries advancing in addition to Brazil, which gained automatic entry being the host. Citing the United States, Mexico and Peru, which were at the world championships in 2014, as teams that will pose a formidable challenge, Ferguson said Canada can be competitive. The key, she said, will be for Canada to play as a cohesive unit. “It is going to be a tough tournament, but we have a great team and really skilled players,” she said. “If we play like a team and really stick together, I think it will put us where we want to be.”

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The Skater's Performance is looking for both full-time and part-time dedicated team members who are extremely customer focused to work through fall/winter/early spring. Must be available during the day and Saturdays. Knowledge of skate sharpening, lacrosse and paintball is an asset.

E-Mail resume to: Randy.tsp@bellnet.ca No Phone Calls Please

Shoberry's Daycare Centre requires a Full time

Food Handler Please Contact Shona 905-252-9523

Timhortons2503@rogers.com

KITCHEN & RESTAURANT MANAGER, SERVERS & KITCHEN STAFF POSITIONS Mnookmi is a new family orientated restaurant on the shores of Lake Simcoe. Mnookmi will target fun seeking as well as sophisticated diners looking for good food and a fascinating cultural experience. Please forward resumes to suzanne.howes@georginaisland.com or marlene.stiles@georginaisland.com Experience Required

EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVES FOR USED CAR SALES

Must have an upbeat personality and be able to work ﬂexible afternoon/evening hours.

• Heavy Packaging • Spice Packer Heavy lifting and good communication Skills required. Must be able to read and write English. Please email resume and or work experience to Dave: dsmith@hortonspicemills.com

Apply in person or email your resume to

Driver's license required. Newmarket/Aurora area.

•RECE (for infant and toddler rooms) •INFANT/ TODDLER MONTESSORI TEACHER

Horton Spice Mills Limited Positions Available

Full Time and Part Time Positions

COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY

Newmarket School hiring

FULL TIME OFFICE/ADMINISTRATION/ INSIDE SALES

@ Newmarket and Keswick, Leslie St. and The Queensway Locations

LANDSCAPER

EXPERIENCED PREFERRED

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Now Hiring

Well established landscape maintenance company seeking

Thursday, August 13 10 am - 2 pm Newmarket Community Centre Hiring For All Positions

located in Aurora requires a FULL-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE Retail experience an asset. Call 905-727-9391

1-800-743-3353

Also, DZ DRIVER

Call: 905-898-6707 or email resume to: info@srgillisandsons.ca

The views expressed in this publication are the views of this Service Provider and do not necessarily reflect those of the Ministry

ENTRY LEVEL GRAPHIC ARTIST

G license required.

required for in home residential sales quotes for an established Heating & Air Conditioning Company. Looking for someone who is self-motivated, reliable, and has computer skills.

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

LEADING PROMOTIONAL COMPANY IS SEEKING AN

DRIVER/ HELPER

Call 905-895-9064 or email: johngas@gmail.com Full Time GENERAL LABOURERS & MUSHROOM PICKERS for Sharon Mushroom Farm. Apply in person between 10am-3pm 20744 Kennedy Rd., Sharon

HOST/ SERVER Part Time For Mercury Diner In Aurora

Flexible hours.

Call 416-488-6096 or 905-713-1600 Mini Property Manager Newmarket 2 Suites Re-Rentals Experienced: Ontario Landlord Tenant Board Fax machine required. Phone: 1.403-282-8800 Fax: 1-403-282-8826

Full time DENTAL ASSISTANT

required for Busy practice. Digital imaging, various office duties, paperless experience an asset. Ortho experience also an asset.

Email resume lmcintyre@liveddm.com PTCSW & MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health experience or equivalent education, DSW, CSW, SSW. Must have own vehicle. Sensitivity to best practices & philosophies in service provision with people in the developmental services sector. Send resume to: careers@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Requires

•Parts Person •First year apprentice Shop Helper Email Resume to:

If you are looking for a challenging career, we have a rare oppor tunity open for an experienced sales r e p r e s e n t a t i ve i n o u r U s e d S a l e s Department. We offer bonus incentives, company vehicle and beneﬁts. Fax or email your resume to: Tony Caietta: tcaietta@bellnet.ca Fax: 905-898-7955 75 Mulock Dr., Newmarket ON L3Y 4W3

RECE and Assistant Teachers for Before and After School positions required for Newmarket area centres. Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required. Commitment to working in a child care setting. Recent police screening 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 Thank you for your interest, only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted. Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit, government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County.

LOCATION MANAGER

If you like people and music The Piano Studio has a career opportunity for you. Customer service is a big part of this job so strong inter-personal and communication skills are required. Selling lessons, scheduling students and teachers in a busy environment means you need to have strong organizational skills and be able to multi-task. Cash management and accounting experience an asset. This is a full time position with hours Monday to Thursday 1 to 9. Balance of hours TBD. The Piano Studio is a growing established business with 2 locations in Newmarket and Aurora. Salary is $36,000 to $45,000 plus performance bonus. We are looking for a mature stable person to grow into this position.

Send Resume to rudy@thepianostudio.com by August 15th. Experienced ROOFING SHINGLERS & LABOURERS Must Have Own Transportation. Willing to travel to various locations. TOP PAY FOR TOP PEOPLE Call 1-888-677-7757 or email: roofproplus@yahoo.ca

HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD Phone: 1-800-743-3353 Fax: 905-853-1765

abarker@aurorahyundai.ca or Fax: 905-841-8066

PART TIME EVENING & WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST required for busy real estate ofﬁce. Computer and excellent telephone skills a must. Email: grace@ remaxhallmarkyorkgroup.com

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Apartments for Rent

NEWMARKET LONE STAR TEXAS GRILL SEEKING TO FILL HOH LINE AND PREP POSITIONS!!! Experience welcome but not always a must. We are looking for dynamic people who excel within a team environment. Typical words to describe you would be positive, dynamic, gregarious, energetic, friendly, easy going, sincere, patient, caring, adaptable, dependable & enthusiastic.

Come meet us on site: 18277 Yonge Street, NewMarket 905-235-7733 or newmarket@lonestartexasgrill.com

Roy Foss Motors

hiring TECHNICIANS for our busy Service Department Requirements:

•Valid Member of the Ontario College of Trades - holding a qualification as a *Automotive Service Technician - 310S (a registered 5th year apprentice will be considered for the position) •A valid Driver's License •A desire to achieve the very best in customer service and teamwork •Dealership experience preferred •Eligible for employment in Canada

Why work with us?:

•A solid portfolio of customers from so many years in business •A very competitive salary and benefits •An incredible opportunity for advancement within the organization •A busy, growing, and fast paced state-of-the-art work environment •A leadership team that trains and mentors its staff to ensure success for new team members

Please forward your resume in confidence to: resumes@royfoss.com

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

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TREASURED AGAIN ESTATE SALES

Treasured Again Estate Sales is thrilled to present our most exciting Ad of the year. An exquisite Koman dining room suite: 8 chairs+3 leaves. Sofas, chairs, coffee and drum tables, harvest table and four chairs, Eastlake furniture, wall units, exercise equipment, office furniture. Also many lovely decorative pieces including mirrors, lamps, rugs, sets of dinner ware. Original art, Helen Bird, Carol Hunt and Trish Romance signed print. A beautiful white wicker porch set. Treasures from the garage and garden. An exciting sale for your pleasure.

Bradford: 145 Kilkenny Trail 08/08/2015 10 am-3pm 08/09/2015 10am-3pm

CONTENT SALE: Saturday August 8 • 8 am - 2 pm

35 Brookeview Drive Aurora, L4G 6N2

Beautiful Drexel Heritage dining set, Camel-back sofa, artwork, King size Sleigh bed with dressers, armoire and side tables, dish ware & so much more. For details/pics visit www.sellmystuffcanada.com HUGE 2 FAMILY YARD SALE 796 & 798 Greenfield Cres. (Davis/Patterson)

Saturday, August 8th - 8am-2pm Furniture, kitchen & misc. items, mechanic's tools, woodworking tools, commercial & industrial tools, trailer. Too many items to list. Rain date: Sat., August 16th

HUGE MOVING SALE 6 Kilpatrick Dr. (Holland Landing) Sat., August 8th Sat., August 15th 9am-1pm Lots of stuff incl. Pool table, tools, new kids clothing, houseware, furniture.

THIS IS ONE MASSIVE GARAGE SALE!

332 Binns Ave.

(Bathurst/Mulock) Housewares, tools, large furniture, chandelier, dirt bike, drums, wakeboard. Way too many great items to list.

8am-2pm Saturday.

Houses for Sale

YORK REGION HOME HUNTERS Free List of Distressed, Unclaimed, Abandoned, & Fixer-Upper Homes All need cosmetic work only

$294K - $501K

FREE List with pics, addresses, & details Register at:

www.PropertyFixerUppers.com Courtesy Brent Hillis, Sales Rep, Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage. Independently owned and operated. 905-715-2762

Real Estate Misc./Services

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

Antiques & Collectibles

FREE PROFESSIONAL appraisal and/or purchase of your collectibles. Let us help you realize today's prices for your valuables. Old toys, collectibles, music memorabilia, trading cards. One piece or large collection. Online and international sales expertise. Established in York Region since 1989. Vern Strom 905-252-8376, itsadeal@hotmail.com

3 FAMILY GARAGE/ YARD SALE Sat., August 8th Sun., August 9th 7am-4pm 2843 Mount Albert Rd. Queensville Free coffee!

EMPTYING THE NEST DOWNSIZING Sat., August 8th 8am-1pm 14 McConnell Lane (Eagle/ Davis) Student's desk, tools, dressers++ Rain or Shine

MOVING SALE Sat., August 8th 10am-3pm 26 Lorne Ave. Apt. 202 Newmarket

Garage Sale Queensville 21572 Warden Ave. 3 km N of Queensville Sdrd 08/08/2015 8:00-2:00

MULTI-FAMILY STREET SALE Sat., August 8th 7am-12pm

Monkman Court

(Vandorf/Bayview) Aurora GARAGE SALE

Sat., Aug. 8th 9am - 3pm

3334 Holborn Rd. (1 Rd. N. of Queensville Rd., 1/2 mile E. of Warden)

Apartment contents for sale. Everything must go. Great for apt/cottage/students. Rain or Shine

Garage Sale Sat. August 8 9am Antiques, vintage and collectable's 19608 Yonge St. Holland Landing

Household items, garden tools, hand tools, electrical tools, Xmas decor.

GARAGE SALE

Tons of books, clothes, odds and ends. 16 Valley Cres. Aurora. Sat Aug 8 8AM-Noon

CONTENT SALE OF ESTATE HOME

Sunday, Aug 9, from 10am until 3 pm, at 31 Lady Diana Court, Gormley The estate sale of a smoke free and pet free home continues. New stock has been added to our content sale. Furniture, art, china, gardening tools, Crystal, exercise equipment and much more. Sale is cash only. Items sold as is.

Articles for Sale

TWIN SIZED pine junior loft bed frame with 3 modular accompanying pieces. 3 drawer dresser, bookshelf, cabinet (2 sliding door), and desk (mounts on frame). Dresser, cabinet and bookshelf can be used separately or fitted under the bed to accommodate small spaces. Will sell pieces individually, however bed frame and desk come together @ $150 Bookcase $25 Dresser $37.50 Sliding Door Cabinet $37.50 Contact: (905) 713-2968 for details

Building Equipment/ Materials

Apartments for Rent

NEWMARKET- QUIET building. Water & heating included. Large 2 bedroom apts. From $1100. Non-smoking 647-704-0220. NEWMARKET- Clean, bright 2 bedroom lower. Suits professional. On transit. $1100+. Laundry, parking. Available September 1st. No pets/ smoking. 905-836-8720 BRADFORD- 4 bedroom, upper level, living/ diningroom, laundry room, new appliances, 3 bathrooms. Large deck. Garage. Parking. $1600+. (416)721-6001 BRADFORD WEST- Large 3 bedroom appt. eat in kitchen, fenced yard, storage room, parking. $1100+ Available ASAP. Call Paul Hawkins, Century 21 Heritage, 905-955-5340. NEWMARKET, 1 bedroom, clean, bright, roomy, quiet. Ground floor with patio. 1 parking, laundry, no smoking, no pets, first/last, references. $1000 inclusive. 905-841-8788. NEWMARKET- HOSPITAL/Gorham-Beautiful2 bedroom+ office, $1325 inclusive. Also, lovely 1 bedroom $900 inclusive. Suits professionals. Parking, laundry, shared garden. References/ credit check. No pets. September 1. 905-726-0350

NEWMARKET- LARGE 2 bedroom walkout basement, living/ diningroom, appliances, laundry, parking. Backyard. $1200+. (416)721-6001 BRADFORD- IMMACULATE 3 bedroom upper. $1350 inclusive. Parking, laundry included. No pets/ smoking. Close to schools & shopping. September 1st. First/ last 905-955-2635, 905-955-1922

LESLIE VALLEY, Newmarket - large 4 bedroom upper, livingroom, diningroom, 3 bathrooms, laundry room, garage parking, $1800+ 416-721-6001

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Building Equipment/ Materials

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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AURORA- YONGE/ Wellington. Main floor, clean, bright 2 bedroom, 1 bath, hardwood, laundry, appliances, a/c. No smoking, no pets. $1150+. 416-561-5864.

Apartments for Rent

AURORA- BATHURST/ Henderson. Renovated bachelor main floor, parking, patio, woodlot. Non-smoking/ pets, $850 inclusive. 905-503-2007, Ed. AURORA Yonge/ Wellington

Large 1- 2 bedrooms, ensuite laundry. Secure building. Parking. Appliances. Non-smoking/ pets. Sept-Oct. $975+/$1200-$1375+ 905-780-0057

BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking. No smoking/ no dogs. $875+ utilities. Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm, 905-778-8228 after 6pm. BRADFORD- 3 bedroom upper, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking. No smoking/ no dogs. $1200+ utilities. Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm, 905-778-8228 after 6pm. KESWICK 3 bedroom+ den. Large, bright, above store. No dogs. References required. $1250+ utilities. First/last. Available immediately. 647-823-2822 NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom main floor house. Near hospital. 5 appliances. No pets, no smoking. $1650 inclusive. September 1. References. 647-400-7590 NEWMARKET- Hospital/ Leslie. 3 bedroom duplex, main floor, upgraded. NO PETS. Large yard. Parking. Close to schools. Immediate. $1450+ hydro. 752 Greenfield Cres., Newmarket. 1-403-282-8800

Bradford - Semi furnished 2 bedroom walkout, above ground basement. $850. Available immediately. 905-778-8818/ 905-251-4535

Townhouses for Rent

YONGE/SAVAGE 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, finished w/o basement, appliances, C/A. Close to amenities. No dogs. Available immediately. $1600+. 905-836-1743

Houses for Rent

BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, $950 and up. In building. No pets. Hydro included. $35 parking. 647-321-5931 AURORA - 1 bedroom newly renovated ground walkout basement. 1 parking, nonsmoking/ pets. Close to amenities. $1095 inclusive. Available September 1st. 416-895-2749.

BRADFORD- 3 level, 5 bedroom, 2 baths. Available October 1st. $2000 inclusive. No air conditioning. No pets/ smoking. 289-231-6427

Auctions & Sales

DOUBLE DAY AUCTION SALE

Wed., Aug. 12 & Thur., Aug. 13 @ 6:30pm

POLLARDS AUCTION BARN

2 Ω mi. E. of Keswick, 24190 Kennedy Rd. 15 mi. N. of Newmarket, off Woodbine Ave. (Watch for signs) Complete line of Household furniture, Antiques pcs., collectables &tools.

Check the web site for more updates & photos, go to www.pollardsauctions.com Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, MC, Interac 10% Buyers Premium

POLLARDS AUCTIONS & APPRAISAL SERVICES

905-722-3112 SUTTON 905-476-5160 www.pollardsauctions.com *Over 45 yrs. exp., certified personal property appraisers*

AUCTION SALE Saturday, August 8th - 10am Preview 9am

POTTAGEVILLE COMMUNITY HALL

Furniture, glass & china including Flow Blue, Carnival, etc., lighting, sealers & bottles, figurines, collectibles & misc. AUCTIONEER: David Beasley, ICCA, CPPA Phone (905) 727-6585 Full Details & Photos at: www.davidbeasleyauctions.com

Cars for Sale

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT LT 2 Door Coupe, 69,000 km, only two owners. $7,995.

Please call 289-395-0358 or email chriscots@gmail.com 2002 PONTIAC Grand Am SE- 4 door. Loaded. Everything in working order. Immaculate. Certified. Emissions tested. 160,000kms. No accidents. $3500. 905-717-6147

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

SCRAP CARS CALL ME!!!

7 days a week! Mini vans ~ Autos ~ Trucks Picked up.

Top scrap prices paid!!!

905-960-6621

$100-$10,000 Cash 4 Cars

Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-831-7399 CASH PAID $0-$2,500. Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers. Will pick-up. (905)775-4935. Toll-free: 1-888-484-4887. Anytime.

WE PAY $325- $3000 for your scrap cars & trucks. 24/7/ Free towing. 705-500-2844 or 905-462-1346 A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid. (905)775-1018 or (905)836-2100

Personals/Companion

Houses for Rent

DELUXE executive 3 bedroom home with granny flat backing onto school yard. 1 block from beach. Excellent deal! 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624 BAYVIEW/MULOCK, BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, master en suite, 5 appliances, double garage, 6 car parking, very clean, shows like new,well maintained and close to all amenities. Non-smoking/pets. Available September 2nd. $2199 + utilities. Call 905.953.9121 WATERFRONT, KESWICK, CANAL, 50' boat docks, renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, brand new appliances, patio, 4 parking, beautiful sunset view on the lake. 350 meters to the lake. 1100 sqft. $1690. 647-802-0089.

NEWMARKET Brand new 2 bedroom lower level, fridge, stove, laundry hook-up, September 1st. $1150+. 905-717-2977 COZY LOG home on 4 treed acres. 10 minutes from Upper Canada Mall. Fireplace and more. 2-3 bedrooms. $1995+ utilities. Sept. 1st. Call 905-251-3056 or email alexandra_nero@hotmail.com

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

NEWMARKET Room for rent, shared apartment. $550. inclusive. First/ last. Available immediately. 905-717-2977

Shared Accommodations

KESWICK- BEDROOM, large house. shared bathrooms/ livingroom/ kitchen/ laundry. Close to shopping/ bus. $650. inclusive. Non-smoking/pets. Available Aug. 3rd. 905-868-4843

Houses for Rent

WILLOW BEACH- Fully Furnished 2 bedroom house, 1 bathroom, a/c, deck, patio furniture, bbq, 100 yards from lake, 50 yards from bus stop. Available September 1st to May 30. $1175 inclusive. First/last and references. 647-280-1307.

Auctions & Sales

Houses for Rent

Personals/Companion

To highlight your

Home Improvement Business call

1-800-743-3353

Handy Person

CARING, GOOD man seeks slim, attractive female, 25-40 who enjoys fitness, cooking, dancing, understanding, faithful, warmhearted, educated, financially stable, non-drinker/smoker for relationship 905-235-2911

SCHNEIDER HOME Improvement Handyman Services + Home Improvement Discount - Seniors and Single-Parent 289-380-0056 joe.schneider@rogers.com

Child Care Available

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

Child Care Available

AURORA HOME Daycare has openings. Close to GO station. Excellent references available. Call for details 905-841-4116 or email: colorfulplayworld@gmail.com NEWMARKET (close to #404) ECE Mom providing weekly themed programs with crafts, songs, stories. Full time available. Call 905-830-9639.

Mortgages/Loans

LARGE FUND --- Borrowers Wanted. Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. CALL ANYTIME 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca Tenders

Tenders

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

PROFESSIONAL GARDENER: NO GRASS CUTTING Create a garden. Garden clean up. Hedge trimming, pruning, edging, weeding, planting. SEASONAL CONTRACTS. 905-989-0578, 905-806-4457(C) henna@hennasgarden.com

Moving & Storage

A-PARRIS MOVERS Long/short, big/small, residential/ condos/ commercial. Quality service. Affordable/ reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848 www.parrismovers.ca

Waste Removal

1/2 PRICE Junk Removal. Cheap. Fast Service. All loading/ cleanup. Free Estimates. John,1-866-678-7274 Tenders

Tenders

Proposal RFPQ #

Description

Closing Date

P-15-142 Pre-Qualification of General August 27, 2015 Contractors for Leslie Street and 1:00 p.m. (local time) St. John Sideroad Improvements The Request for Pre-qualification (RFPQ) is open to all General Contractors who wish to be considered as a pre-qualified General Contractor to undertake the construction of the Proposed Works. The Region intends to issue a Request for Tender for the St. John's Sideroad improvements and widening between Bayview Avenue and Highway 404, and the Leslie Street improvements and widening construction between Don Hillock Drive and Broughton Lane, as one comprehensive tender package by the end of 2015. The Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) documents are available for download from the Region's Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca. There is no charge for this document. All Bidders must log into their account and register for the RFP before they can download the RFP documents. There is no cost to set up an account in the Region's Bids and Tenders System. The RFP documents will be available on or after August 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. All Addenda will be issued on the Bids & Tenders website. All Queries regarding the RFP documents shall be directed to Jamie Oakley, CPPB, Senior Purchasing Analyst, Supplies and ServicesTel: (905) 830-4444 ext. 71609 Email:jamie.oakley@york.ca. Pleasestatethedocumentnumberwheninquiring about this RFPQ. If you require accommodations due to a disability please contact York Region Supplies & Services at 905-830-4444 EXT 71900 or email purchasing@york.ca. Bidders are advised that, unless otherwise permitted by the Region's Purchasing By-Law, no bid shall be accepted from, nor shall any contract be awarded to, any Bidder with whom the Region is engaged in unresolved litigation. A list of the Bidders that submitted proposals will be provided upon request after 2:30 p.m. on the date the RFPQ closes.

SealedProposals,clearlymarkedwiththeRFPNumber,DescriptionoftheProject, and the Legal Company Name of the Bidder will be received by the Director of Supplies & Services at the address below. Late bids will NOT be accepted. THE LOWEST OR ANY PROPOSAL NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED The Regional Municipality of York Supplies & Services Branch 17250 Yonge Street, Main Floor Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 WAYNE EMMERSON Regional Chair and CEO

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A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregion.com

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llan Mills left his legacy as a Tuscan Lodge member. Born in 1906 on the family farm in Tecumseth Township, he attended elementary school in Schomberg. When he and his older brother, Clarke, were ready to attend high school, the family sold the farm and relocated to Newmarket, where Mills continued his education at Newmarket High School. Mills studied at the University of Toronto, where he earned his bachelor of arts degree and went onto earn a bachelor of laws degree at Osgoode Hall. He established his law practice in Newmarket in 1929.

After 13 years of courtship, Mills married Selena Lorine Rutledge, a nurse, and they raised three children, William, Margaret and Norman, in their home at 167 Prospect St. In his solo practice, he quickly became known for his expertise in wills and estates before joining the Stiver, Vale, Peppiatt and Errington firm. It wasn’t all work and no play for Mills, however, as he is remembered by his son, Norman, as an enthusiastic sportsman, partridge and deer hunting in the fall and fishing in the spring and summer in the Dunkerron-Horning’s Mills area, where he spent much of his childhood. His green thumb and farm upbringing also had him tending to gardens at home.

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In the cold months, Mills could be found socializing during a game of bridge or refinishing antique furniture. He and his wife were both members of Trinity United Church, where he served on the board. At the age of 26, Mills followed the lead of many other up-andcoming men in Newmarket and joined the Tuscan Masonic Lodge, where he was initiated in 1932. His enthusiasm contributed to his quick rise through the ranks of Freemasonry. He was elected secretary of the lodge in 1938 and worshipful master in 1941. Mills contributed further by offering to do the legal work without charge for the lodge

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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 DAUVIN, Susan Joyce (May 23, 1948 - July 31, 2015) It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Dauvin. She died at Southlake Regional Health Centre peacefully in her sleep with her loved ones at her side. Susan Dauvin was the widow of the late Victor "Pinky" Dauvin who died two years ago and is survived by her daughter Victoria Susan Dauvin-Borja, her son-in-law Michael Borja and her granddaughter and best friend Chyanne Dauvin-Borja. She is also survived by her sister Kathy Reid, brother-in-law Roger Reid, sister Virginia Degagne, sister Laurie Porter, her niece Sarah Reid, nephews Kyle Reid, Tyson Porter-Forbes and Bryan Degagne and her many cousins. Susan will be sadly missed by all. Susan is now back in the arms of her one true love, Pinky Dauvin. This is a sad ending to a real life's fairytale and true love story. A celebration of Susan's life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Please contact Vikki and vikkiborja68@gmail.com for further information.

WILLIAMSON, Robin Passed away peacefully, at Toronto General Hospital, after a long battle with cancer, in her 42nd year, on Friday, July 31st, 2015. Cherished daughter of John and Betty, sister of Lindsay and Heather (and her husband Mike Neziol), all of Newmarket, and adored aunt of Liam and Maddy of whom she was so proud. Mom to her beloved cat Sarah. Dedicated teacher at Terry Fox Public School and formerly Meadowbrook Public School. Visitation took place at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket, on Tuesday, August 4th, 2015, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 484 Water Street, Newmarket, on Wednesday, August 5th, 2015, at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Pine Orchard Friends Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Terry Fox Foundation or St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

DOCHERTY, Matthew Alan Passed away at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2015, in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Linda for 34 years. Loving father of Kenneth, Ian, Heather and her fiancé Jerry. Dear brother of Jim (Lyse), Joan and their families. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church (10066 Yonge St. at Major McKenzie). In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to either the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements in the care of the Thompson Funeral Home Aurora. On line condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

FERRIE, James Hennessey Passed away peacefully at home in Innisfil on Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Dianna. Dear father of Robert, Scott (Erica), Alex (Larissa), Lynsey Ferrie, Lesley Ferrie and grandfather of Cole and Haylyn. Loving son of Margaret and the late James. Survived by his sister Gail Paterson (Rick). James will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the INNISFIL FUNERAL HOME, 7 9 1 0 Yo n g e S t r e e t ( S t r o u d ) (705-431-1717) on Friday from 7-9 p.m. A funeral will be held in the chapel on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.innisfilfuneralhome.ca

WELLER, Norman Edward Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Shirley for 63 years. Loving father of Clayton ( J u d y ) , Ly n n We l l e r a n d B r e n d a Gardner (Billy). Cherished Poppi of R e b e c c a , R a c h e l , Ly d i a , S t a c e y MacIntosh (Brad), Darren (Ashley) and Tr a v i s ( A l e x ) ; a s w e l l a s g r e a t grandfather of Aaron, James, Natalie, Carter, Hudson and Teighan. A Memorial Service was held at the THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME (530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora) on Wednesday, August 5th, in the chapel a t 11 : 0 0 o ' c l o c k . I f d e s i r e d , i n memoriam donations may be made to the Southlake Regional Health Centre.

BELL, Thomas Harold Peacefully passed away at Simcoe Manor, Beeton with family at his side on Friday, July 31, 2015. Tom Bell of R . R . # 1 G i l f o r d i n h i s 8 9 t h y e a r. Beloved husband of Lois for 52 years. Loving dad of Anne Bell. Proud poppa of Adam. Dear brother of late Marguerite (late Gerald) Roberts, late Jean (late Frank) Kell, Gladys (late John) Cronan and late Doris (late Lewis) Campbell. Tom will also be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Bradford for visitation on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 1 p.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. In Tom's memory, donations may be made to the Simcoe Manor or to the Gilford United Church.

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather.

Donald James Lewis August 10, 2010

5 years have passed, Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you're never gone. We think about you always And talk about you too. We have so many memories But we wish we still had you

Ruth-Anne and sons, Christopher (Laura), Jason, grandchildren William, Tommy, Henry, and the Lewis family.

Donna Gaye Walker Left us on August 8, 2014

S h e w a s d a u g h t e r, w i f e , mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, niece, cousin and friend. She was Diet Pepsi and bingo, Coronation Street and The Argos. She was laughter and love, a strong shoulder and family and so much more. We wanted her to be with us always but we are grateful for the time we had and all that she was. We miss her, we will always love her and she will live in our hearts forever. Joan Syratt and family.

In loving memory of Donna Gaye Walker who left us on August 8, 2014 For D.G. We could talk for hours And never run out of things to say. We could support each other Without saying a single word. We could laugh together Over the silliest things And then cry together Over losses and times gone by. We shared so many memories, Of times good and bad, And stood by each other When life got in the way. My daughters` second mother, My best friend, My confidante, My buddy, My sister forever. Always missed. Always loved Val, Brad, Meghan, Georgie and Ellie Luttrell

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Thinking of you on your birthday, August 8th. Sure wish you were here my guitar picking, truck driving man. I'm sending a dove to Heaven, With a parcel on it's wings, Be careful when you open it, It's full of wonderful things. Inside a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs, To say how much I miss you, And to send you all my love. I hold you close within my heart, And there you will remain, To walk with me throughout my life, Until we're together again.

Sadly missed, forever loved, Harriet xoxo

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