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A Bradford man is wanted for first-degree murder in a double stabbing and homicide in Newmarket Wednesday night. Police have released two photographs of John Jansen, 38, of Bradford West Gwillimbury, the main suspect in the brutal attack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Jansen is considered extremely violent and should not be approached,â&#x20AC;? police warn in a media release issued Friday afternoon. The information comes two days after Ronidy Roseborough, 65, from Newmarket, was stabbed to death in the parking lot of an apartment building on the northeast corner of Davis Drive and Huron Heights. The other man, a 45-year-old, also from Newmarket, was rushed to hospital with critical injuries. Police would not share the location of that hospital due to safety concerns. Mr. Jansen is described as five-foot, sixinches, weighing 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes and multiple tattoos on both arms. Investigators are also seeking public assistance in identifying two additional male sus-

JOHN JANSEN: The Bradford man is wanted on a first-degree murder charge. pects believed to be involved in this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the homicide unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or email the homicide unit at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS.

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Looking for a job with more money? York Region’s IT sector has some of the highest paying jobs in the area. Salaries range from the high $60,000s to six figures.

Computer sector leads region’s highest paid job market By Chris Traber

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In the 1967 film, The Graduate, Dustin Hoffman’s young character gets famous one-word career advise: Plastics. Today, almost five decades later, graduates are getting acronym guidance: IT, as in information technology. Big data and mobile media are translating into growing paycheques for many professionals, according to the 2014 Salary Guides released Feb. 12. Published by Robert Half Technology, the survey said employers are prepared to offer increased compensation this year to skilled information technology and digital professionals who can help orga-

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You have one more restaurant to choose from in Aurora starting today. State & Main Kitchen and Bar is a new restaurant concept operated by FranWorks Group of Companies. It opened its second Ontario location at 14760 Yonge St. today. State & Main offers classic comfort food with character. FranWorks is known in Western Canada for its popular Original Joe’s Restaurant and Bar brand, with 62 locations. In 2012, the company added the wellknown Elephant & Castle chain to its portfolio. State & Main will be a great fit for the residents of Aurora, State & Main Aurora general manager Nicole Cavallo said. “It’s invigorating to be part of State & Main’s expansion and we are excited to welcome our first guests.” The restaurant aims to offer a combination of familiar and unexpected flavours within the comfort of a casual dining setting. A vast selection of local and globally inspired favourites, including burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads and entrees are made in-house daily and served with two sides, with options including sweet potato fries, ginger cilantro slaw and jalapeno cheddar corn bread. Daily drink specials include the popular “Thursday wine down”, with half-price bottles of wine. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday. Brunch will also be available weekends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Libraray creates ‘Hoopla’ with new member service Aurora Public Library is creating some Hoopla with a new, innovative product for cardholders. Called Hoopla, the program is best described as a Netflix-type program designed for library use. It enables library members to stream and download movies and TV shows to their smartphone, tablet, laptop and smart TV, marketing and communications co-ordinator Cindy Shaver said. The program is free with an adult library card. Hoopla offers a large selection of popular movies and shows to members and the convenience of borrowing whenever and wherever they are. Cardholders can borrow up to four titles each month with a lending period of three days and no worry of late fees since the titles delete from your system.

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Re: Conservatives pick wrong battle with veterans, editorial, Feb. 6. I totally agree with the editorial on the treatment of veterans and the spending priorities of this government. I would like to add another waste of taxpayers’ dollars that could be better spent for the benefit of our veterans. It’s the constant barrage of mail we all receive from our local MP, Paul Calandra, who uses the service of the post office free of charge, a service they want to take away from the rest of us. Not to mention that our household consists of me and my husband, but I get individual letters for each of us, as well as my son who never lived at my Stouffville address. I’d like to know how much this costs and how much of this money they could redirect toward veterans’ service. By the way, have you ever noticed how many cars are parked outside our MP’s office? If only one person from each MP’s office could work in an office designate for veterans throughout the country, we could keep the veterans offices open all over the country.

Once again this morning, I had the frustrating experience so being unable to park at the Newmarket library. After circling the block three times, searching the parking lots, plus Botsford and Main streets, I gave up and left to do some errands. When I returned, it was the same story and I had run out of time. I am a volunteer for the library, doing home visits to patrons who are unable to access the library in person. It is a wonderful service, one of many offered by a caring and dynamic staff. I know I am not the only person who feels hampered by inadequate parking. I realize winter exacerbates the problem as snowbanks eat up spaces and dividing lines disappear, causing some haphazard parking, but the situation is not good any time of the year. Think how much worse it

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Stamkos still role model I would like to start by saying I am very disappointed Steven Stamkos will not be playing for Team Canada at the Sochi Olympics. I have had the pleasure of meeting him on a number of occasions over the years when I was playing hockey, before I had an injury that has ended my hockey playing days. Like many other young hockey players and fans, we admire him for his outstanding play and scoring ability, but I admire him for more than just his hockey play. I admire him for his dedication and

Steven Stamkos is recovering from a broken leg. work ethic to be the best he can be and you can’t ask for anything more from a person. I know he is very disappointed the doctors didn’t clear him to play, but he shouldn’t be disappointed in the effort he made to come back from his injury, because I know how hard it can be to recover from a big injury. I know he did everything possible to recover from his leg injury. He is a great role model for not only hockey players and athletes; he is a great role model for people in general because of his work ethic and determination. Even though I have not talked to Steven Stamkos about who instilled his exceptional character qualities, I can make an educated guess it was his parents, coaches and teachers with whom he has come in contact over the years, along with former NHL player Gary Roberts. I am a student at the high school Steven Stamkos attended and can tell you I have had the pleasure to be taught and encouraged on and off the ice, plus in the classroom by two coaches and teachers who Steven Stamkos had when he attended the school — Mr. Turner and Mr. Titanic. Both of them are exceptional teachers and coaches, which I know helped make Steven Stamkos, along with his parents, the person he is today; a role model for his outstanding work ethic and determination, along with being a world-class hockey player.

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will become when condominiums start rising in the area. With the large and expanding population of Newmarket, the library that served 18,000 people 40 years ago is no longer feasible. I suggest an excellent location, with ample parking, on Leslie Street, just north of Davis Drive. The large building that once housed a supermarket has been empty for years, would be an ideal site for a branch library. There is always funding for sports venues in Newmarket, but not for cultural facilities. Aurora, with a much smaller population, already shames us with its fine cultural centre — something we have never been able to pull together here (witness the Old Town Hall fiasco). It’s time to acknowledge this long-standing problem and improve our library service. I hope someone is listening.

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If you manage a York Region incorporated charity or non-profit organization, you and your agency will benefit from an event Tuesday. The Ontario Not For Profit Corporations Act, which governs your non-profit or charity, is changing and you may need to take steps to revise your governance structure. The York Region Arts Council and the Seneca College nonprofit leadership and management program hosts a symposium to explain how new legislation affects your non-profit status. Seneca College School of Business Management professor Joana Kuras, a veteran legal and business educator, is guest speaker. She will guide you through what you really need to know, how it will affect your organization and the steps you need to take to ensure you meet requirements of this new legislation. Many non-profit and charity administrators are confused about the amend-

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Pickering College’s Andrew Rideout, 11, gets set for some tubing during the school’s ninth Winter Carnival Thursday. Go to yorkregion.com to see a photo gallery from the event. Here’s our direct link: bit.ly/1estVEz

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ments to the Act, which were introduced at Queen’s Park last June, council associate director Samantha Rodin said. It is anticipated amendments will be passed and put in force by mid-2014. As such, managers need to know how to prepare well in advance, she said. The New Legislation Affecting Nonprofit Status Arts Cafe and Symposium takes place Feb. 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Seneca College, Markham campus, Room G40 (Lower Level) 8 The Seneca Way, Markham.

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Students thank veterans through valentine program By Chris Simon

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Educational assistant Cindy Mitchell co-ordinated the Valentines for Vets program at J.L.R. Bell Public School. On the cover: Samantha Redvers (from right), Sabina Steneford, Hunter Woodman and Owen Richardson show their valentine creations.

Hunter Woodman wants to show a veteran some appreciation this Valentine’s Day. The Grade 4 J.L.R. Bell Public School student and nearly 90 of his schoolmates created handmade valentine cards for veterans across the country who are living in long-term care facilities. The program, called Valentines for Vets, is administered by Veterans Affairs Canada. “They fought for our country and gave us freedom,” Hunter said. “It’s just nice to send stuff to people. I thanked them for fighting for our country.” Students and staff also put research into their efforts before creating individualized cards for the program. The cards were mailed a few weeks ago, in time for distribution Feb. 14. Grade 4 student Sabina Stenford added Canadian John McCrae’s poem, In Flanders Fields, to her card. “I just wanted to thank them for helping our country be safe and beautiful,” she said. “I wanted to

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The federal opposition parties aren’t mistaken in labelling Tuesday’s 2014 budget a “do-nothing” exercise, a York University political science professor says. It’s difficult to call it anything else given we’re in the third year of a four-year term and that the document comes at a time when most of the country is pre-occupied cheering on our athletes at the Sochi games, Professor Thomas Klassen said. Those hoping for an exciting or meaningful fiscal plan out of Ottawa shouldn’t expect to see anything tangible until next year, he said. “The budget delivered in the middle of the Olympics, and in the middle of the government’s term, is a do-nothing budget,” he said. “All the big announcements are being saved for next year when the next election will be closer.” Conservative York-Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan welcomed the budget Tuesday, arguing it offered significant benefits for the residents of his riding. He echoed Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s focus on job creation, while also touting pledges to maintain economic growth and

hold the line on taxes. “Our government is on track to balance the budget by 2015, while continuing to deliver on our commitments to Canadians to invest in creating jobs, keep taxes low and save Canadians money,” the government house leader said in a statement. “The average family is now saving $3,400 a year in taxes and we have created over a million jobs. “We will continue to focus on the real priorities of Canadians and deliver results.” Beyond those measures, Mr. Van Loan also pointed to the creation of the Canada Apprentice Loan program, more support for youth apprenticeships and the elimination of the value of studentowned vehicles when determining eligibility for student loans as key highlights for his constituents. The government also plans to launch the Canada Job Grant along with an enhanced job matching service, while investing in the automotive, forestry and mining sectors among others. It’s difficult to say how much of an impact these measures will have, Mr. Klassen said. The only jobs governments can truly create are those in the public sector, but,

given the Conservative belief the public payroll is too large, that isn’t likely to happen, he said, adding that it’s difficult, impossible even, for governments to create private sector jobs. “In the private sector, government can do little,” he said. “Broader market conditions, such as demand for exports and interest rates, impact on job creation. “Only massive injections of money, as in 2008, can create jobs,

but these are subsidized by taxpayer money.” Specifically speaking to the Canada Job Grant, a key component in the 2013 budget opposed by the provinces and which has yet to be implemented, Mr. Klassen suggested that the Conservatives may be making a misstep by attempting to forge ahead solo. For close to 20 years, the federal government, the Conservatives and the Liberals before them,

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transferred their responsibility, along with more than 3,600 staff and more than $1.9 billion annually from employment insurance premiums, to the provincial and territorial governments, he said, explaining that under-employed and unemployed Canadians do indeed need job training, but cautioned that doing that alone would re-introduce conflict, inefficiency and a duplication of services into the mix.

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phrases like “this beige is pinker than that beige.” I have learned over the years to choose my words carefully since the mere mention of the word pink sends many men running from the room. I once had a client request that I not refer to the word yellow in any conversation with her husband for fear that he would immediately eliminate even the notion of using a specific paint colour. In the interest of finding a red both you and your wife can agree on, consider searching out an earthy tone, something with brown undertones, rather than selecting a true primary red or, even worse, a blood red. We don’t want you to end up with colours in your home that bring to mind the movie The Shining. Have a look two examples in what is quickly becoming my new favourite colour collection, Sherwin Williams SW6299 aged wine and SW0072 deep maroon. Before we discuss the potential psychological impacts of colours, I caution you to think about the furnishings and linens in your bedroom. If you decide to use a dark red paint in your bedroom, introduce whites sparingly. White sheets or window sheers may get a cast of pink on them from light reflection when coupled with intense red walls. At the risk of generalizing and over-

simplifying colour psychology, red is often considered to be a stimulating colour that evokes passion and intensity. Perhaps not a bad colour for the master bedroom! However, for some people red is an angry colour and is often believed to increase heart rates and blood pressure. If we are to believe the popular colour psychology tenets often referred to by design professionals, you may find that a more restful colour for your bedroom is a spalike blue. Certainly spa-like often implies watery, softer colours, so while your wife might prefer this, it may not be something you’re willing to consider. I would argue darker, more intense colours could often make a room feel cosy. While this may be the effect you want a colour to have in your space, knowing what is at the root of your wife’s aversion to red walls may help you determine if your colour choice will have the same effect in the room for her. Have a design question that needs answering? Email home@yrmg.com. Janice Clements is a certified interior decorator and a member of CDECA. Visit her at clementsinteriors.com or facebook. com/clementsinteriors.

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The club collected more than $17,000 during its holiday fundraising efforts, including a ladies fashion show luncheon and member cocktail party. “We’re very proud of what we’ve been able to raise,” event organizer Dianne Ingwersen said. “Many of our members have benefitted from those fundraising efforts. We couldn’t be more happy they can go to a first-class facility up the road.” Timberlane has raised more than $81,000 for Southlake over the last few years.

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Panthers squad ices championship on Trent Canal by john cudmore

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There’s something uniquely Canadian about chasing pucks in a sub-zero chill only an outdoor rink can offer, but when it’s 7:30 a.m. and -25 C, well, that may be pushing the generous limits of quaint Canadiana. Nevertheless, the Gold Panthers from the Aurora-based Central York Girls Hockey Association’s bantam house league were dashing about on the Trent Canal in bone-chilling temperatures Sunday morning

against a team from Nepean during the Under The Lock hockey tournament in Peterborough. The Panthers ultimately defeated a team from Peterborough in the late-afternoon final of the two-day freeze out by a 1-0 count on a goal by Elizabeth Westerhoek and flawless netminding from Megan DiLosa to help fight off the chill and, presumably, thaw those frozen bones. Contested on the canal with the lift lock looming in the background, games were played on shovelcleared modified rinks that featured

end boards and snowbanks for sideboards. Supporters scrambled to provide blankets and mitts for the players on the benches situated in snowbanks between shifts, along with hot beverages for the coaches. “It was a crazy weekend,” said Team Gold head coach Dave Lamont, who entered his team in the event in September looking for a different tournament experience. “It was just something I’d read about somewhere and thought would be a bit different. When I saw that it was outdoors, it reminded me of my

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youth and I don’t think the girls get that sort of opportunity anymore.” The unique event, which included boys, girls and sledge hockey divisions, is the only sanctioned tournament played on a body of water. In addition to two Aurora teams, participants in the bantam girls division were from Peterborough, Cobourg and Nepean. “I just looked at is as a once-in-alifetime type of thing,” Lamont said. “I don’t think the majority of the girls had ever played hockey on a body of water.”

After adjusting to the conditions during Saturday’s play, the players battled the bone-chilling temperature of Sunday like cold-weather veterans. Perhaps it was a bit of a reward from the hockey gods that the final was played in a snowfall. “I heard a lot of complaining Saturday, but nothing by the end of the weekend,” Lamont said with a chuckle. “Even without winning, it was a successful weekend. Winning was just a bonus. It was fun anyway.”

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One of the more impressive recent dynasties in York Region Athletic Association sports ended in a thud with the absence of sports in the public school board system during the winter season last school year. So, after the Aurora Eagles’ sixyear run as YRAA queens of the spike ended last season in the aftermath of labour turmoil, there is a bit more of a personal stake than usual in this year’s girls senior Tier 1 volleyball playoffs, which resume with a six-team tournament Wednesday hosted by the Stouffville Spartans. “We would have had a strong team capable of winning last year, so it was very disappointing,” said head coach Mike Jones, whose Eagles are on a roll with seven straight match victories, including sweeps of the Bayview Bengals and Pierre Elliott Trudeau Trailblazers in opening-round tournament play Wednesday in Aurora. “I felt very bad for the group of Grade 12s because they didn’t get a chance to play their sports. “It was definitely a nice streak to have had but I don’t think it will happen anymore. Club volleyball is so strong and volleyball is becoming more popular, so it’s harder to dominate.” With public board schools on the sidelines a year ago, Catholic board and independent schools

hit the court. The Toronto District Christian Falcons knocked off the St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs in a five-set thriller in the 2013 senior girls final. The Eagles, who finished first in the tight North Division with an 8-2 record, will be grouped in Pool A with the Central-West champion St. Jean de Brebeuf Black Bears (9-1) and Richmond Hill Raiders (6-4). The two-pool tournament gets underway at 10 a.m., with semifinals scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Brebeuf was forced to a pair of three-set wins against the Unionville Wolves (18-25, 25-15, 15-8) and Bur Oak Bulldogs (25-17, 20-25, 15-9) in their bracket, contested in Woodbridge. Newmarket’s Sacred Heart Crusaders were bounced by Bur Oak in straight sets (25-17, 25-18). In a third bracket at Stouffville, the host Spartans defeated the Newmarket Raiders (25-20, 24-26, 15-6), then rallied to best Richmond Hill (18-25, 25-23, 15-10) for top seed in Pool B for the six-team tournament. The Eagles’ blueprint for success is simple in Jones’ mind. “We have a very strong defensive team and stay with the ball and force other teams to stay with the ball,” Jones said. “My philosophy is that defence and serving will win and I hope that’s the case. The girls deserve it, but really, it’s anybody’s game and whoever has the

better day will move on.” Even so, the growth of club volleyball in York Region means more players are playing at more schools, resulting in a more balanced league. The tournament will pare down the field to two finalists for Friday night’s title game at École secondaire catholique Renaissance in Aurora. The 8 p.m. final caps a series of regional finals involving junior and senior teams.

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Eagles swoosh to alpine glory Bridget Nunn and Alex Freethy swept both races in the girls and boys divisions, respectively, as the Aurora Eagles captured the YRAA alpine ski title Thursday at Georgian Peaks. Aurora won all four categories at stake to extend its dominance in alpine skiing to five years as overall York Region champions. Competing in Level 2, for clubtrained skiers, Nunn and Freethy both won giant slalom and slalom races for the top combined scores to help Aurora sweep of all four categories up for grabs at the meet. In Level 1, for high schooltrained competitors, Fiona Stewart and Jennifer Steenhorst were second and third in the combined standings to help Aurora to top spot.

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Third community spaghetti dinner, Feb. 23, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Enjoy a great meal and meet others in the community. $1 suggested donation. Call 905-235-8236.

Play euchre at the North Union Community Centre, 2624 Boag Rd, the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, including Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit eastgwillimbury.ca

Join the Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora-Newmarket at the Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N., Aurora. At 7:15 p.m. Feb. 25, author Sandra Durdle will be a guest speaker. Call 905-895-8713.

Aurora’s Borealis, the annual LED lighting display, runs 5 to 11 p.m. daily at Town Park until tomorrow. Coloured lights will adorn the park’s trees. For more information, email Shelley Ware at sware@aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762.

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Toyland at the Elman W. Campbell Museum. Try oldfashioned wooden toys and activities involving antique toys. See model train, nursery rhyme and fairy tale displays. Have fun in dress-up area, discover the toys in play area, have your picture taken and go on a museum scavenger hunt. Suitable for ages four to 10. Runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $3 per participant with donation of non-perishable food item for the Newmarket Food Pantry. For more information, call 905-953-5314 or email elmanmuseum@rogers.com. The museum is at 134 Main St. S., Newmarket.

TUESDAY Newmarket Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. between January and November at the Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Members enjoy an annual summer garden tour, bus trip and potluck dinner. For more, visit gardenewmarket.ca

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AURORA- 1 bedroom walkout basement, laundr y, 1 parking. Large storage area. Non-smoking/ pets. $900 inclusive. Av a i l a b l e M a rc h 1 s t . 647-409-1439

KESWICK- 1 bedroom, available March 1st. 40 The Queensway. $775 all inclusive. No pets. 905-955-9502

KESWICK- 2 bedroom basement, +office, +storage room, no pets/ AURORA- NEWLY reno- smoking, first/ last. Near vated bachelor base- all amenities. $1100 inment. Walkout. $800 clusive. 905-717-0309 inclusive. Laundry, parking, fireplace, A/C. K E S W I C K S O U T H Available immediately. Central- bachelor selfNo smoking/ pets. contained. Close to 905-841-8097 amenities, Suits mature /416-898-8097 single. Non-smoking/ pets. $750 inclusive. AURORA- YONGE Street. N o w a v a i l a b l e . 2 b e d r o o m , s e c o n d (905)476-6876. floor. Near amenities. Freshly painted. Hard- NEWMARKET- BUILDwood. $985.+ hydro. No I N G - h e a r t o f M a i n pets. Available immedi- Street, Completely renoately. (905)841-0576, vated 1 & 2 bedrooms, laundry. Clean, quiet. 905-727-9150 Non-smoking/ pets. Immediately. BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, 905-505-2579, bright, clean, spacious, 905-895-8534 private entrance. Walkout to backyard. Non- NEWMARKET- 3 bedsmoking/ dogs. From room bungalow main $795+ utilities. Immedi- floor near hospital, 2 ately. 416-751-3368, parking, shared laundry. Non-smoking/ pets. 905-778-8228, $1500 inclusive. 905-251-7393 289-221-3370 BRADFORD- 2 bedroom NEWMARKET CENTRALlower apartment, laun- bright bachelor, self condry, separate entrance, tained, parking. Nona/c. Immediate. $1000 smoking/ pets. Suits maall inclusive. Non-smok- ture individual. $700. ini n g / p e t s . P h o n e clusive. Call 10am-6pm. 905-830-2555 416-791-9941 michael.prolease@ BRADFORD- 3 bedroom, gmail.com bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Garage NEWMARKET- LONDON/ and parking. Non-smok- Yonge- renovated, spaing/ dogs. From $1150+ cious 2 bedroom baseutilities. March. ment, appliances, laundry, a/c, non-smok416-751-3368, 905-778-8228 905-251- ing or pets. Available imm e d i a t e l y. $ 1 0 0 0 7393 inclusive. 905-898-9156. BRADFORD- 3 bedroom excellent condition/ garage/ laundry. $1450 inclusive. Tony Mendes 905-715-4951 Century 21

NEWMARKET- LUXURIOUS 2 bedroom+ office, upper level, new appliances, 2 parking, garden, laundry facilities, professionals. March 1st $1125+. 905-726-0350, BRADFORD- 3 bedroom. (705)456-6993 evenLaundry. Garage park- ings. ing. No smoking. No pets. $1100+ utilities. N E W M A R K E T- Q U I E T A v a i l a b l e A p r i l 1 s t . building, new kitchen. 1 bedroom, near hospital. 905-954-1025 Parking, laundry on premises, No dogs. B R A D F O R D - N E W LY $995. Available March renovated, bright 2 bed- 1st. 905-953-9683. room upper, new bathroom, freshly painted, N E W M A R K E T- Q U I E T balcony, hardwood, tran- building. Heating, parks i t , p a r k i n g . $ 8 5 0 + . ing included. Large 1 bedrooms apt. NonMarch 1st. smoking/ pets. 905-478-1614, 647-704-0220. 416-898-3580

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KING TOWNSHIP Renovated Victorian Farmhouse for rent. Completely renovated Victorian Farmhouse on estate property in Schomberg. 45 minutes to downtown Toronto. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3200sq.ft. of luxury living space with detached 2 car garage. Suitable for professional couple. Available March 15th. $2500 per month plus utilities. Maintenance of grounds included in monthly rental. 416-575-4897

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METROWIDE RECYCLING Townhouses for Rent AURORA- LARGE 3 bedroom townhouse, end unit, 4 bathrooms, finished basement, large master w/ensuite. 2 walkout decks. Garage. $1700+. (416)277-5469 BRADFORD- BRAND new 3 bedroom townhouse, end unit w/walkout basement, 2.5 bathrooms, 5 appliances. $1600+ utilities. Non-smoking. Available immediately. 416-659-5478 NEWMARKET 3 bd 3 bath 3 parking townhouse beside the mall, $1700, avai. in April, call 416-565-4821

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FREE ACCOMMODATION- Small salary in exchange for child care. Articles for Sale Mother and child wel(Misc.) come. Bayview/ Major Mackenize. HOT TUB (SPA) Covers NEWMARKET- BEAUTI- 905-883-3691 Best Price, Best Quality. FUL 2 bedroom townAll shapes & Colours home $1,140.00 Available. +utilities. H.O.P.E. Co- NEWMARKET- BRIGHT C a l l 1 - 8 6 6 - 6 5 2 - 6 8 3 7 . op, family-oriented com- b a s e m e n t b e d r o o m , www.thecoverguy.com/sale m u n i t y , s t e p s t o share bathroom, Yonge/ amenities. NO SUBSIDY Green Lane, parking, A V A I L A B L E . V i s i t laundry. Non-smoking/ Pets/Other www.hopecoop.ca for pets. $480. inclusive. Immediately. further info/ to download PET LOSS Support, Regapplication. Viewings ar- 416-315-3815 istered Social worker ranged for pre-qualified and trained grief support applicants only. move-in worker offers emotional incentive includes free NEWMARKET- furnished s u p p o r t . N e w m a r k e t basic cable for 1yr. Info: room. Clean, quiet, cen- a r e a . L i s a P a c e tral home. Pool, park905-853-0049. i n g , l a u n d r y . N o n - 289-383-0417. smokers/ pets. Mature male professional. $625 Vehicles Houses for Rent inclusive. March 1st. Wanted/Wrecking 905-251-3239. $150-$1000 AURORA- 2100SQ.FT., for dead/ alive cars, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathtrucks, vans. rooms, new broadloom, Shared Fast, free towing. freshly painted, garage, Accommodations New & used tires fenced backyard. Near available. amenities/ GO. $1800+. N E W M A R K E T- B E D 1-866-726-0222 Non-smoking/ pets. ROOM, quiet, new 905-722-0222 647-763-3610 house, Summerhill. Cable HD TV/ TMN, inA FREE TOW B R A D F O R D - N E W LY t e r n e t , l a u n d r y , for your scrap car renovated 3 bedroom amenities, parking. $625 or truck and cash paid. home across from GO inclusive (905)775-1018 Station. Huge backyard. (416)948-2973. or (905)836-2100 Appliances, laundry, garage. $1250+. No pets. A1 SERVICE. We pay top Immediately. NEWMARKET, LONDON dollar. Wanted: Cars, 905-830-1612 road area. Female only. Trucks & Equipment. Room for rent. Shared U s e d p a r t s a l s o HOLLAND LANDING- 2 k i t c h e n / b a t h r o o m . available. Your responbedroom house, $1200, $600. Laundry, cable, in- s i b l e a u t o r e c y c l e r, f i r s t / l a s t , n o p e t s / ternet, non-smoking/ 905-954-0002 smoking. Available im- pets 905-726-5789. CALL ME LAST! mediately. Mini vans. Autos. 905-898-0759 Trucks. SUTTON- BRIGHT, sunPicked up. KESWICK- 3 bedroom+ ny room in house, clean, Top scrap prices paid!!! quiet. 1st/ last required. den, garage, fenced 905-960-6621 yard, $1200+ utilities. S h a r e k i t c h e n / b a t h First/ last. Non-smoking. room, Smoking OK. Suit CASH PAID M a r c h 1 s t . professional $0-$2,500. 905-596-0160 after 5pm 905-476-3390 Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers. Will pick-up. KING CITY- 3 bedroom, SUTTON. NEAR the lake, (905)775-4935. living room/ den: main room for rent. $410 or Toll-free: floor, finished basement. $520 inclusive. No pets. 1-888-484-4887. AnyAppointment, Gerry References required. time. (416)789-2163, First and last. 9 a m - 5 p m , M o n - F r i . , 905-235-3833 leave Tutoring 416-789-2163ext24 after 5pm YONGE/ MULOCK, furnished bedroom. Use of EXPERIENCED TUTOR NEWMARKET- 3 bed- whole house, cable, gar- available. Has your child room semi, near schools age, laundry. Suits non- had problems in school? a n d a l l a m e n i t i e s smoking female. First/ E . S . L . , S p e c i a l E d . $ 1 1 9 0 . + u t i l i t i e s . last. Immediately. $550 (905)898-1624 905-830-2915 inclusive. 289-338-4868. teakup@rogers.com

Carpet

I have several 1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and 100% Nylon carpet. Will do living room and hall for $389. Includes carpet, pad and installation (25 sq. yards)

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WEBB, Dorothy May 1920-2014 Born Dudley, England, daughter of Florence and Sydney Banner. Married to the late Samuel Edward (Ted) Webb for 67 years. Mother of Sandra and Donald (Nancee). Grandmother of Andrea (Dan) and Michael (Jen). Great grandmother of Lauren. Visitation will take place at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora, on February 17, 2014 at 10:30 am. with service to commence at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. Family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Ontario or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences and information at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

SMITH, John Alexander P a s s e d a w a y p e a c e f u l l y, a t Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 60 years of age. He is survived by his parents Duncan and Mary Smith and siblings Duncan (Donna), Maureen, Raymond (Patty), Shirley, Lorraine (Chris), Michael (Julie), and Alberta (Dave). Predeceased by his sister Isabol (Bob). He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. A celebration of John's life will take place at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 137 Main Street South, Newmarket, on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com HILL, Robert (Bob) At home on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 78 years of age. Beloved husband of Irene and father of Paul (Melissa). Survived by his siblings Joyce (Les), Dorothy (Jorgen), and Sharon (Dennis). Predeceased by Harry (the late June), Beverly (the late Bruce), Irene "Ricky", Audrey (Roger), and Ralph (Connie). He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews and his sister-in-law Annie (the late Bill Egan). Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Tuesday, February 18th from 7-9 p.m. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob's name to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

GODDARD, Ross Ross Goddard former resident and longtime hockey and baseball coach in Newmarket passed away November 2013. Loving husband of Dorothy. Father of Chuck, Bruce, Karen, Don, and Robert. There will be a celebration of Ross's life February 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm at St. David's Anglican Church, 133 James Street East, Orillia.

Death Notices

FRENCH, Annie (nee Davis) It is with deepest sadness that the family announces the death of Annie in her 85th year, on February 12, 2014, at Southlake Residential Care Village. Predeceased by her parents George and Rose, and her brother Bill. Survived by her brother George and sister Frances Villeneuve. www.roadhouseandrose.com

Memoriam

Maxine Smith In loving memory of a wonderful woman, wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away February 17, 2009. Though it's been 5 years, We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall It's then we miss you most of all. With love, from her husband Lloyd and family. IN MEMORY of Henry "Whitey" Saft February 29, 1934-February 17, 2010 It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Dearly missed by your family Joanne, Sam, Tyler, Joan, Debbie and Mojo In Memory of my brave daughter

Emily Gough on February 17, 2006, at the young age of only 13, gave the ultimate sacrifice in her life long battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Life will never be the same without you. I miss you every day. Love Dad

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is herby given to Creditors and others having claims against THE ESTATE OF RUTH CRAIG (A.K.A. RUTH MARGARET CRAIG), late of the Town of Georgina, in the Regional Municipality of York, who died on or about the 30th day of August, 2013. All claims must be filed with the undersigned on or before the 23rd of March, 2014 after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at the Town of Georgina this 11th day of February 2014. Linda Elaine Craig, Maria Ethel Craig, and Michael David Eugene Craig: Estate Trustees for the Estate of the late Ruth Craig. C/O Sanka Wijerante Barristers and Solicitors 3351 Markham Road, Unit 123A Toronto,ON, M1X 0A6 Tel: (416) 494-9183 Fax: (905) 917-4945

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Pickering College - #1 Independent School in Newmarket and Aurora!

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Pickering College is honoured to have been voted number one by readers of the Newmarket Era and Aurora Banner, for the fifth time in six years. Community support is so valued at Pickering College, as we strive to develop global citizens who are ethical, compassionate, values-based decision makers, determined to make the world a better place.

SPEND-A-HALF-DAY (Grades 2 to 11) Your child can attend class, meet our teachers, join us for lunch! Friday, February 21

At Pickering College, our students, faculty and staff live the values that have guided our school since 1842. Our diverse programming and small class setting allows students to excel academically with 100 per cent acceptance to the post-secondary institution of their choice. Our new Global Leadership Program builds on our longstanding mission and service-oriented approach to education, preparing students with the skills needed to be innovative, entrepreneurial, globally-focused and ready to tackle complex global issues.

ADMISSION TESTING Grades 4 to 6 Thursday, February 27

$5,000 ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for Grades 7, 8 & 9! Deadline for application is March 1, 2014.

Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School since 1842 JK to University Preparatory 16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, ON, Canada Visit us at www.pickeringcollege.on.ca

16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, ON, Canada

ADMISSION TESTING Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 Wednesday, February 26

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS Please contact our Admission Office at 905-895-1700 ext. 259 or admission@pickeringcollege.on.ca

Visit us at www.pickeringcollege.on.ca