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You may think you know what opera is: boring, pretentious, a lady in a hat with horns singing in a language you don’t understand.

Ray Brazeau and Shoshana Friedman would like you to experience their kind of opera.

Next week, the Newmarket couple brings their unique theatrical production to Richmond Hill, featuring some of the world’s most loved classical songs, synchronized to special lighting, pyrotechnics and atmospheric effects.

It’s a case of two very different worlds colliding and the effect is spectacular — sort of like the way this Newmarket couple came together in the first place.

He was a professional pyrotechnician who worked with rock stars such as the Rolling Stones, Beyonce and Drake.

She was a singer, a soprano in the opera.

They met online and the sparks began to fly.

Literally.

He had never been to an opera. She thought his job was “amazingly cool”.

He was producing a Canada Day fireworks show in Mississauga, an indoors one, and had been asked to include music. They decided to include opera.

“We just kind of threw this thing together,” Mr. Brazeau says. “We put on a really short show and it went really well. We got three standing ovations that night and it was sold out. There was something magical there. It took us by surprise.”

“There were people in the audience who’d never set foot in an opera house who were on their feet and they really liked it because it became fun, it became accessible. It wasn’t something that was in a foreign language that was 2-1/2 hours long,” Ms Friedman adds.

They were told there was nothing like it anywhere in the world. They figured they were on to something and, so, last year, they made a bigger, better show in Richmond Hill and they were blown away by the response.

They had warned performers that, with children in the audience, there may be giggles and running around “but just ignore them and do your thing. Much to our surprise,” Mr. Brazeau says, “you could have heard a pin drop. The kids, their eyes were this big!”

By end of night, the audience was singing.

“We decided to do the karaoke thing with the bouncing ball because after the second show it was like, this is un-frickin’-believable, they’re singing along! When have you ever heard that happening at an opera?”

At the same time, Ms Friedman says, they’ve insisted on maintaining the integrity of the music.

“We were not going to pop it up or rock it up.

Opera Luminata producer Ray Brazeau and his wife, singer Shoshana, offer a unique take on a classic art form.

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This was going to be opera as it was meant to be sung in its original format with orchestral backing but... it’s a theatrical presentation,” she says.

The pyro is the hook. There is dry ice and firework geysers but, at the same time, an education component that helps the audience understand what opera is, its rich history and meaning.

They view this as a chance to reach out to younger audiences, show them an art form that has struggled of late.

There is not a lot of opportunity available to classical singers in Canada, Ms Friedman says.

Opera Hamilton just announced it is closing, and Opera Kitchener recently closed.

“I’m not an aficionado of classical music,” Mr. Brazeau says. “I’m Rolling Stones and AC/

DC all the way. But classical music is a part of our culture and we don’t even know it.”

Last year’s show in Richmond Hill brought eight standing ovations.

Of all the events and show’s he has created — including the largest municipal Canada Day fireworks display in Canada at Richmond Green — Mr. Brazeau said he has never seen an audience respond so enthusiastically.

This year’s tour kicks off Jan. 23 and 24 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. It then moves to Burlington Feb. 8, Ottawa Feb. 14, Guelph April 25 and Windsor May 17.

For this Newmarket couple, it has become a passion and a calling.

Ms Friedman was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. She has been through the wringer, but it has been, she says, life-altering. She realized life is short. Everything can change in a flash. She established her own children’s program in York Region, Broadway North Youth Theatre, to spread her love for opera. And now, with a clean bill of health, she says she is moving forward with both dreams.

Mr. Brazeau, too, is following his.

“With all the stuff that’s going on in the world, for the short time that we’re doing a fireworks display, there’s no arguing, no fighting, people become children again.They just stop what they’re doing and for that period of time, all you’re doing is making people happy. For me to become part of that is just awesome.”

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State Farm’s property, casualty and life insurance, mutual fund, loan and living benefits sectors have been preliminarily purchased

by Desjardins. The agreement includes the Aurora office, which employs about 1,300 people.

Expect the transaction to close in January 2015, subject to approval from regulators and compliance with customary closing conditions.

“This combination creates a leading platform with new opportunities for growth and success for our employees, agents and customers,” State Farm CEO Edward Rust Jr. said in a media release.

Following the closing, Desjardins will operate the newly acquired branches under the State Farm brand for an agreed licence period.

As a result of the transaction, Desjardins will become the second largest property and casualty insurance provider in Canada, with annual gross written premiums of about $3.9 billion. Desjardins is also the fourth largest life and health insurer in Canada.

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Dr. Bob is stepping away from his family practice.

After 44 years of serving the Aurora community, general practitioner Dr. Robert Williams is retiring at the end of July. He is 69 years old and serves more than 1,500 patients, including several generations of families.

“They don’t want me to leave; it’s hard,” he said in the confines of his office. “I have a patient that’s going to have her second baby. I looked after her grandmother and mother, delivered (her) and now I’m looking after her kids. I should be 100 (years old).”

Aurora has changed significantly since he first came to the area from Toronto in 1970.

Only nine doctors served the town’s population of a few thousand people back then.

Doctors also did house calls and saw fewer patients in an office setting. Now, a majority of work is done within the office.

“You saw everybody in the town,” Dr. Williams said. “I got called in the night. I did emergencies, nursing homes, everything. It was truly a general practice.”

He initially planned to enter the plastic surgery field, before giving general practice a try. It didn’t take long to fall in love with GP, given the positive connections often developed with patients.

“You keep on seeing patients,” he said. “If you get your gall bladder out, you don’t see that surgeon again, but I get to see the whole progression.”

He worked as the chief of general practice and emergency at Newmarket’s York County Hospital — now Southlake Regional Health Centre — in the late 1970s.

“My style of practice is going out the window,” Dr. Williams said. “It’s not bad, just different, but you got to learn how the hospital worked.”

Retirement hardly means Dr. Williams is stepping away from medicine entirely. He plans to keep a medical licence and will take educational courses.

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The private waste and recycling company responsible for picking up your trash may be the one left at the curb if politicians decide the level of service hasn’t been up to par.

But if penalties are levelled against the company for not meeting contractual obligations, residents won’t see direct compensation.

Apologies and assurances from Green For Life Environmental Corp.’s district manager Craig Nelson for delays in garbage and recycling pickup in recent weeks may not be enough to stave off penalties or a cancellation of the private company’s contract with the northern six municipalities.

The mayors and CAOs of Georgina, East Gwillimbury, Whitchurch-Stouffille, Newmarket, Aurora and King met Thursday to take a closer look at the contract and pool their collective concerns.

Excuses issued on behalf of the company — including malfunctioning trucks and decreased staff due to the weather — didn’t carry much weight with Georgina Mayor Rob Grossi.

“Our constituents have great compassion for outside workers and the kind of work they do on a daily basis … and this has nothing to do with their performance of their duties on those kind of days,” he said during a review of the matter at council Wednesday.

“To try to use that as a crutch relative to these discussions and the contract is not acceptable,” he added.

The mayors and CAOs will have to make decisions moving forward regarding penalties, restitution and a potential cancellation

of the company’s contract if it is determined GFL has not lived up to its terms.

“They have broken many of the conditions of the contract and the ball is now in our court,” Mr. Grossi said, adding GFL has been playing a “juggling game” regarding service capability.

The review by council follows action by neighbouring municipalities, where special meetings were called by councils in Aurora, Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville after residents flooded customer service departments with complaints their garbage wasn’t picked up.

GFL representatives apologized for the recent service delays earlier in the week at Newmarket council and told members it had taken several steps to address the issues, such as hiring several mechanics and placing more efficient collection trucks in its fleet.

Waste collection in Georgina, however, wasn’t back on schedule as promised for this week, despite assurances from GFL, Ward 3 Councillor Dave Szollosy said.

While financial penalties may be imposed against GFL, those won’t translate to any direct reimbursement to residents, said CAO Winanne Grant, in response to Ward 1 Councillor Phil Craig, who asked if residents would receive a reduction in property taxes or financial compensation.

Financial compensation would be incorporated in the overall tax levy, Ms Grant said.

Aurora councillors expressed concerns not only with delays, but also GFL’s overall performance.

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Three-term school board trustee Loralea Carruthers has been nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for York-Simcoe.

Ms Carruthers was nominated at a campaign kickoff event in the Temperance Hall of the Sharon Temple National Historic Site in East Gwillimbury Wednesday in front of more than 100 supporters.

Ms Carruthers is a three-term trustee with York Region District School Board and a past vice-president of the Ontario Public School Boards Association.

“Our campaign will be about the future of our communities and the message we will take door-to-door in the next election is simple: only the Ontario Liberals will make daily life easier,” Ms Carruthers said in a media release. “We have an economic plan that will invest in people, build important infrastructure and support a dynamic and innovative business climate, right here in York-Simcoe and all across Ontario.”

The new Liberal candidate pledged to focus on three priorities: • providing high-quality education, from full-day kindergarten through to affordable post-secondary options; • ensuring reliable pensions, health care and long-term care for seniors and; • Investing in highways, roads and public transit to alleviate traffic congestion and

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Peterson seeks federal nod A familiar face hopes to represent the Liberal Party locally in the next federal election.

Kyle Peterson, who ran as the party’s Newmarket-Aurora riding candidate in the 2011 campaign, wants another shot.

He plans to seek the party’s nomination for candidate in the 2015 election.

The election should focus on health care, the economy, environment and transparency, Mr. Peterson said.

Mr. Peterson graduated from Huron Heights Secondary School in Newmarket.

He has attended several universities and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada.

The Liberal riding association has yet to set a date for its nomination meeting.

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or those returning home after the holidays, here’s a question you might have pondered: Why does it cost so much to travel?

Answer: government policy.

Consider two examples, starting first with taxi fares.

Across Canada, cities limit the number of taxi licences available.

This, we are told, allows drivers to make a decent living and consumers to know the cabs they step into are safe.

Nonsense.

An open market in taxicabs, where anyone or any company that wants a licence can get one (subject to reasonable safety requirements of course), would not only reduce fares, but wouldn’t automatically mean drivers make less.

Those who choose to drive solo or form co-ops or start a smaller cab company, might well make more money even while passenger fares were reduced.

When cities limit the number of taxi licences, the price of such licences increases to levels that only a select few can afford. In turn, a high price for a taxi licence means drivers are forced to pay substantial rents to the licence owners.

The last time I talked to a cab driver about his costs, drivers paid several hundred dollars per week (one fellow paid close to $400 weekly) to the cab company, plus fuel, for the privilege of driving a taxi. In other words, cut out the middlemen and drivers could make more even as fares are reduced for the public.

As for quality and safety, a competitive taxicab market need not sacrifice security. Drivers and their vehicles could still be licenced and regulated by cities with requirements that address the driver’s character, safety of the vehicle and so on.

That’s one example of how governments artificially inflate travel costs. Here’s another: airline fares.

In 2012, I compared European countries, Canada and the United States on kilometre-for-kilometre

Mark Milke flights costs. I compared five return domestic flights of roughly similar kilometres.

The five European tickets cost $689.68 with taxes and fees at 36 per cent of the total fare price; the U.S. total was $841.10 with taxes and fees at 16 per cent; the Canadian five fares cost $1,815.14, including taxes and fees at 28 per cent.

Given that taxes and fees are higher in Europe, there must be another factor to help explain the lower European fares: competition.

Europe’s pro-consumer ticket prices exist because European airlines and even airports have fiercely competed for passengers ever since the European Union air travel market was opened up to full competition in 1997. Any carrier from any member country can pick up and drop off passengers anywhere, regardless of the airline’s home country.

That policy, known as “cabotage” or open skies, is in distinct contrast to North America, where U.S. and Canadian governments still prohibit “foreign-owned” airlines from offering wholly domestic flights in our markets.

If governments embraced competition more robustly, consumers would have nothing to lose but their overpriced taxi fares and high-priced airline tickets.

Mark Milke is a Troy Media columnist and senior fellow at the Fraser Institute @milke.mark

They say if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. Will solutions in the wake of the ice storm come forth now from PowerStream and city hall or will we still want to blame the trees for their growth and digress from the “lack of regular trimming” root cause?

It is always easy to say we should bury all wires underground (like sweeping dirt under the carpet). In reality, it is not easy.

Take it from someone who was in the power industry for two decades. There are technical issues on top of monetary ones.

As for communicating with those without computers and social media access, a distribution of fridge magnets with phone numbers, radio stations and warming centre names and addresses twice a year would go a long way.

I understand only 100 or so people used

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No, building an arena of 20,000 capacity would not have solved the problem as suggested by one aspiring politician on Facebook: “Do you recall some people made fun during arena debates, emergency situation would never arise where an arena could be used as an emergency shelter. This ice storm proves we definitely could have used an arena.”

Just imagine, with an arena, the couple hundred residents coming in can be kept entertained with the Taste of Arctic festival while they wait out the emergency.

They will enjoy popsicles and maple syrup made nearby and the arena owners would be compensated by the city for providing the refreshments and shelter.

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The character awards celebration is the Character Community Foundations signature event and serves to recognize individuals, schools, organizations and businesses across the region that demonstrate several exemplary character attributes including compassion, courage, fairness, honesty, inclusiveness, initiative, integrity, optimism, perseverance, respect and responsibility.

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Completed nomination packages can be submitted online, by mail to Character Community Foundation of York Region, 17250 Yonge St., Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 or faxed to the attention of Nikki Gauci at 905-8957480.

Still time to enter story contest Young adults are being challenged to put pen to paper.

The Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora-Newmarket, along with The Era and The Banner, encourage writers 22 years and younger to submit a 750-word short story that begins with the sentence, “I couldn’t believe it really happened.”

Susan Lennard, one of the co-chairpersons of the contest committee, explains the contest, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to promoting learning and literacy.

She said young writers across York Region and Bradford West Gwillimbury are encouraged to be creative for a chance to win one of three cash prizes of $200, $200 and $400.

The winner’s short story will also be published in the Era and the Banner and posted on the federation’s website.

Submissions will be reviewed by members of the federation who will select the top 10 finalists. The winners will be selected from the top 10 by three judges, including the federation president, a representative from the newspapers and a professional author.

There’s a fee of $5 to enter with entries accepted until Feb. 14, 2014.

The winner and two runners-up will be announced in April, 2014. The top 10 finalists will be invited to a celebration reception.

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TUESDAY Newmarket Garden Club welcomes Donna McMaster to speak about starting seeds indoors. The 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 information, visit gardenewmarket.ca Society of York Region Artists members show their work in the Red, Blue and Great Hall galleries at the Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. All work is for sale, unless otherwise noted. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. A reception will be held Jan. 25, 1 to 4 p.m. The centre galleries are typically open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be extended hours during the course of the show. Runs to Feb. 2. For more information, visit auroraculturalcentre.ca or call 905-713-1818.

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Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing holiday season.

I found the “holidays” more exhausting than usual with the power outage kicking our schedule into chaos for several days and then into overdrive for several additional days when the lights came on in our home before our extended family’s homes, designating us the de facto and unexpected hosts for Christmas dinner.

As expected, during the power outage we all huddled in the family room around the fireplace to keep our fingers and toes warm during some very cold days. As such, I thought it appropriate to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the fireplace options available to homeowners when the lights go out.

A wood-burning fireplace is my favourite, but having one in my own home probably makes me biased. From a purely aesthetic perspective, I love the ambiance and glow it emits. During the colder months, particularly the holidays, it lends an old world charm to our home. I love the smells and the sounds it produces and it reminds me of family and brings me comfort.

That said, it’s messy. But for me, the benefits of having this type of fireplace far outweigh having to scoop out the firebox on

and in your home to store the wood, so if you don’t have the room, this might not be a good option for you.

There are several good “long-burning” eco-friendly log options available at a reasonable price at grocery and hardware stores should you decide ordering and storing wood is not for you. They’re easy to burn and don’t require you to be an

experienced Boy Scout to start them.

If a full fireplace and mantel are not your thing, you may find you can still dedicate some space in your home to a woodburning stove. A self-contained decorative unit will generate a great deal of heat and as such will require a non-combustible hearth to protect surrounding surfaces Continued on page 13

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a fairly regular basis—and, who’s kidding who, my husband does the scooping, the emptying and the maintenance, though I think he would agree that it’s worth the effort.

To us, the mess in the firebox isn’t a big deal, but I admit to being somewhat aggravated by wood chips on the floor and around the hearth. Certainly you need to be careful about carbon monoxide output and keeping the flume clean and clear of any obstructions. An annual chimney cleaning is a must.

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Gas fireplaces are perhaps the most convenient and popular option for homeowners. Commonly built into newer homes, they provide warmth and ambiance at the flip of a switch.

Vented directly through an exterior wall or the roof of your home, gas fireplaces do not emit smoke or create ashes and because they run on natural gas, homeowners don’t have to worry about negative effects on the environment. There are numerous designs and styles available and log set options to suit every taste, allowing for the creation a natural-wood-fireplace feel.

Since gas fireplaces are not electrically operated, they are a real asset in your home when the power goes out. I dare say many rooms were kept warm in the icy, electricity-starved days leading up to the holidays. The warmth generated by this type of fireplace is largely a result of the

unit’s BTUs, so check with a supplier such as Summers and Smith to ensure you’re getting the unit that meets your needs (summersandsmith.com).

If you have space limitations, you may want to consider an ethanol fireplace, which, in its smallest form, can be hung on a wall like a piece of art. This type of fireplace generates some heat (not as much as a gas fireplace) but requires no venting.

Liquid ethanol, which is a natural plant-derived combustible, is poured into a container in the fireplace and burns clean, producing carbon dioxide and water steam. An ethanol fireplace is an eco- and small space-friendly solution for any home and is particularly ideal for modern spaces that call for a sleek look.

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The teams are among four tied at the top in the race for the YRAA North Division regular season title. For more photographs from the match, visit bit.ly/1duChyd

The St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs senior boys hockey team is a perfect 10.

The trick moving forward is extending a successful regular season run into the playoffs.

The Mustangs wrapped up the York Region Athletic Association regular season’s only spotless record with their 10th win in as many games Thursday afternoon — a 6-1 victory over the Dr. J.M. Denison Huskies.

The Mustangs had already clinched the North Division title before the game, but putting the finishing touches on the regular season was a hard target.

“We’ve worked hard all season,” Mustangs head coach Adriano Crupi said. “It’s tough to put up the numbers we’ve put up. Our goal differential has been ridiculous.”

The Mustangs will return from exams in early February to an opening-round playoff bye before seeking to claim a YRAA crown and the region’s triple-A berth for OFSAA championships in March.

They will hold the top seed in the region based on their record.

The landscape may look familiar for the Mustangs who, as juniors two years ago, put together an undefeated season in York Region play, which ended with a league championship.

“We feel really good about it and proud,” said Mustangs captain Spencer Green, who chipped in with a goal in Thursday’s win.

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Dylan Wallace answered for the Huskies, who fell to 4-6 with the setback and failed to claim fourth place in the league standings from the Jean Vanier Jaguars, also 4-6. The Jaguars won both regular season meetings between the teams.

Wild race awaits after exams The suspense is on simmer over the next two weeks as senior girls volleyball teams await the fallout in the chase for playoff spots in the YRAA senior girls Tier 1 North Division standings.

As all activities make way for first-term exams starting Monday, the top five teams in the division are separated by just one point after the Newmarket Raiders swept the Sacred Heart Crusaders (25-17, 25-21) and host St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs (26-24, 25-21) to breathe life into their playoff hopes as part of a four-way log jam atop the six-team division.

The Raiders, who completed their regular season schedule with a 5-5 record, are tied with Sacred Heart, St. Max and the Sir William Mulock Ravens, who all have two matches to play when the schedule resumes Feb. 4.

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The association plans to seed for the future with a two-year, $68,000 Trillium Fund grant it receives tomorrow night for longterm development, umpiring and coaching certifications and milestone celebrations.

The presentation is at 6 p.m. at the Newmarket municipal offices.

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Careers

Careers

Office/ Administration

Office/ Administration

IInn York Yoorrk R Region egion iincluding nnccluding Newmarket, Aurora & surrounding areas

• No Experience Necessary • Free Training Provided ✔Bring Your Child to Work ✔School Holidays Off ✔Competitive Wage

Join Us on the Journey of Learning!

Apply online at

www.stocktransportation.com or call 905-888-1938 24 Cardico Dr., Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 (near Woodbine & Stouffville Rd.)

CUSTOMER SERVICE Join our growing CSR team! Req'd by a well-established, rapidly expanding Medical Co. in Richmond Hill, applicant must be organized, reliable and have excellent written and communication skills. Duties include order entry, invoicing and quoting.

Please send your resume to: AMICO CORPORATION Fax: (905) 764-0862 Email: hr@amico.com Debco Bag is seeking to fill the following position: Customer Support Assistant Duties: • Freight Quotes • Track shipments • Answer client inquiries • Call transport companies • Sign off orders • Other sundry duties as required.

Full time 9-5pm Hwy 7 & Dufferin NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Email resume: careers@debcobag.com Sales Opportunities

Aurora Toyota Technical/ Skilled Trades

Insurance Broker CSR, Personal Lines, RIBO Licence req'd.

J.D. Smith Insurance.

Email resume to:

jds@jdsmith insurance.com or call 905-907-1416

Technical/ Skilled Trades

CANADIAN TIRE NEWMARKET Now Hiring Senior and Junior Service Advisors Full time and part time needed.

Fax resume to Al Pressman: 905-895-3000 or email: alan@ctas69.com Only those applicants considered will be contacted.

Technical/ Skilled Trades

FULL-TIME MECHANIC POSITION Heavy-duty truck/trailer/equip East Gwillimbury Email: egconstruction@ outlook.com Your favourite York Region columnists are at

Wanted Licensed Transmission Technician for busy flat rate shop. $30.50 per hr + comprehensive benefits, boot allowance, and pension.

Fax or email in confidence 905-727-6099 service@highlandgm.com Attention: Tom Wright EXP. CARPENTER EXP. PAINTER (Drywall & taping experience an asset)

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F/T & P/T. Competitive pay to qualified candidates. Must have own vehicle, tools and insurance.

Contact Sue at (905)830-6822

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NEEDED, FOURTH YEAR OR LICENSED 310S AUTO MECHANIC with up to date knowledge.

References required.

Please Drop off resume at: Tech's II Auto Repair 25907 Woodbine Avenue unit 2, keswick- Attention: Russ

Health Care/Medical

Permanent Part-time Monday to Friday

Sales Opportunities

Professional

Health Care/Medical

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW)

NOW HIRING School Bus Drivers

Health Care/Medical

SALES CONSULTANTS Aurora Toyota is seeking Sales Consultants with the right attitude and the drive to succeed.

We have immediate positions available.

Work in a high volume, state-of-the-art facility.

Generous compensation plan.

Benefits package/company vehicle plan avail.

No experience necessary.

Willing to train the right individual.

Fax resume Attn: Sales Manager 905-727-0026 or email: sales@aurora.toyota.ca

Health Care/Medical

Health Care/Medical

Part-Time RN, RPN, PSW, Dietary, Housekeeping and Activation required for Willows Estate, our LTC home in Aurora.

For Job qualifications please go to our website, omniway.ca listed under careers.

Please submit resume by January 31, 2014 to: aguida@omniway.ca or fax: 905-841-0454.

Newmarket specialist's office requires part time office manager/receptionist immediately. Medical administration training and extensive experience a must. Efficient, reliable and dedicated.

Candidates fax resume to 905-554-7330.

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PLUMBER Experience in residential/ commercial Fax resume to 905-722-5699 or e-mail briggsplumbingandheating@ bellnet.ca

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The Home at Last (HAL) program is a free service to support the safe and smooth transition of seniors and clients with special needs from hospital to home. The program provides trained and experienced PSWs to assist in the client's transition home by assisting in such activities as: meal preparation, personal care and other activities of daily living.

Location: South Simcoe, York Region and surrounding areas Requirements: • PSW Certificate • Experience working with seniors • Demonstrated strong team skills • Demonstrated exceptional customer service • Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written) • Demonstrated strong organizational skills • Completion of administrative related reports • Own transportation required & valid Ontario driver's license • Certification in CPR and First Aid an asset • Additional language(s) an asset

Benefits: • Paid travel time and gas allowance • Paid training and development We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CHATS is an equal opportunity employer.

Email resume & cover letter to hiring@chats.on.ca Fax to 905-713-1705 or 1-877-613-6111 Include HAL 14-003 in the subject line.

General Help

General Help

General Help

MAGNA GOLF CLUB 14780 Leslie Street, Aurora, Ontario Magna Golf Club is accepting resumes for the 2014 golf season.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Food and Beverage Staff Beverage Cart, Lounge Servers, Dining Room Servers, Bussers and Concierge. Experience is preferred, but not mandatory.

Kitchen Staff First Cook/Chef de Partie (experience is mandatory) and dishwashers.

Golf Operations Staff Back Shop staff, caddies and valet parking attendants.

Clubhouse Attendants Building Maintenance and a variety of housekeeping responsibilities.

Please submit your resume and cover letter indicating which position you are applying for to hr@magnagolf.com or fax (905)726-2275 before January 29, 2014.

SERVICE ADVISOR An opportunity exists at our established Import Auto Dealership in the Newmarket/Aurora Area.

We a r e s e e k i n g a n e x p e r i e n c e d Service Advisor with a minimum of three years Retail Automotive Dealership experience.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in fast paced environment and must have the ability to provide Complete Customer Satisfaction.

Interested Candidates should apply by e-mail to: businessoffice13@yahoo.ca Attn: Service Manager EXPERIENCED FARM LABOUR REQUIRED Duties include planting, setting up and operation of irrigation, weeding, harvesting, grading and storing vegetables and fork lift operation. References required.

Fax resume to: 905-478-8691

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FULL TIME COOK The successful applicant must have Chef Training or Culinary Management Diploma or Certificate or Institutional Cook.

PART TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER The successful applicants will possess a current certificate or proof of enrollment in the Food Service Worker Program FULL TIME WELLNESS DIRECTOR The successful applicant must possess a Leisure/Recreation Degree FULL TIME PTA The successful candidate must have a current certificate.

A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY IN SUTTON Making a Difference JOIN A LEADER IN LONG TERM CARE River Glen Haven Nursing Home is part of a leading organization in Long Term Care, which has been in operation for over 35 years. We are a very progressive company known for its commitment to providing Excellence in Long Term Care. River Glen Haven is an accredited fa c i l i t y, l o c a t e d 3 0 m i n u t e s n o r t h o f Newmarket.

Join a team that nourishes and facilitates educational opportunities and self-growth. As a key member of our care team you can expect a competitive salary and full time employee a benefit package. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in LongTerm Care, have a genuine interest and respect for seniors, and are a team player; then come join our team!!!

Please email resume to karen.r@riverglenhaven.ca Thank you in advance to all that applied. Only those individuals that have been chosen for an interview will be contacted.

BARRIES PREMIER FORD LINCOLN DEALER Is currently seeking a : SERVICE ADVISOR Ability to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction is a must.

Previous Ford experience an asset but willing to train the right motivated individual. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan and a very competitive compensation plan.

Please submit your resume in confidence to: Jeremy Durkin, Service Manager Phone 705-728-5558 Fax 705-728-4619 jeremy@douglasford.ca M i Te k C a n a d a , I n c . , a n international leader in the manufacture and design of truss plate connectors, software, and machinery, is seeking a candidate for the following position: Experienced Maintenance help in early 2014. High speed stamping presses, dies, packaging equipment and bander upkeep are main areas of interest. Minimum 3 three years experience. Must have working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Must have good communication skills read and write English.

The company offers a competitive salary and a full range of employee benefits.

Please e-mail resume to: gcarter@mitek.ca or drop-off / mail your resume Attention: Gord Carter MiTek Canada, Inc., 100 Industrial Rd Bradford, ON L3Z 3G7 We thank all applicants in advance for their submissions, however, only those successful will be contacted.

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HVAC TECHNICIAN G2 required Experience in residential/ commercial Fax resume to 905-722-5699 or e-mail briggsplumbingandheating@bellnet.ca

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Houses for Sale

Houses for Sale

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

$294K - $401K FREE List with pics, addresses, & details www.PropertyFixerUppers.com (free recorded message) Courtesy Diane Priest, Sales Rep, Remax Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage.

Independently owned and operated. 416-272-4004

1-800-611-6140 ID#1048 Apartments for Rent AURORA- WALK to Yo n g e / W e l l i n g t o n .

Bright 3 bedroom main level. Laundry, parking, no smoking/ pets. $1300. +2/3 utilities. Immediate. 905-889-5505 AURORA- WELLINGTON/ Leslie. Beautiful 1 bedroom walkout, 2 washrooms, big livingroom. Laundry. Facing lake. $1250+1/3utilities.

Suits professionals.

Non-smoking/ pets.

416-564-4330

Apartments for Rent

BRADFORD- 1 bedroom +den condo, main floor, self-contained laundry room, appliances, parking. Non-smoking/ pets.

Available now. $1200. all inclusive.

(905)715-5159

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BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, spacious apartments.

Available immediately.

Quite, secure building.

No dogs. 905-775-9513

NEWMARKET- 2 level 2 bedroom apartment. $1050+ hydro. Laminate flooring upstairs/ downstairs. Parking. Nonsmoking/ pets. February 1st. For appointment 905-898-3282 NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom bungalow main floor near hospital, 2 parking, shared laundry.

Non-smoking/ pets. $1500 inclusive.

289-221-3370 NEWMARKET- BRIGHT 2 bedroom house, main floor with fireplace, private yard/ laundr y, 2 parking. Near shopping/ s c h o o l . I m m e d i a t e l y. $1050+ 905-233-1186

B R A D F O R D - N E W LY renovated, bright 2 bedroom upper, new bathroom, freshly painted, balcony, hardwood, transit, parking. $875+. February 1st.

NEWMARKET CENTRAL905-478-1614, bright bachelor, self con416-898-3580 tained, parking. Nonsmoking/ pets. Suits maB R A D F O R D ( W E S T ) , ture individual. $769. inlarge 3 bedroom, fenced clusive. Call 10am-6pm. yard, laundry, parking. 416-791-9941 $995+. Tony Mendes. michael.prolease@ 905-715-4951. Century gmail.com 21.

H O L L A N D L A N D I N G - NEWMARKET, CLOSE to Clean 2 bedroom apart- hospital, large, clean, ment, in upper duplex. bright 1 bedroom walkSuits professional. No out basement. Private smoking/ pets. $900+. entrance, laundry, AC, Excellent references on- parking, non-smoking. l y . I m m e d i a t e l y . $ 8 0 0 + . I m m e d i a t e l y.

416-803-5661.

416-287-1093

AURORA- YONGE/ Murray. 3 bedroom, main level, clean, parking, laundry. Available Februar y 1st. No smoking/ pets. $1400 inclusive.

416-453-9040 HOLLAND LANDING- 1 bedroom, large, bright, AURORA- YONGE Street. quiet apt. Free parking.

2 b e d r o o m , s e c o n d Convenience store nearfloor. Near amenities. b y . $ 8 2 5 + h y d r o , Freshly painted. Hard- Available Immediately. wood. $985.+ hydro. No 905-853-9939, pets. Available immedi- 647-385-9939, Jack ately. (905)841-0576, HOLLAND LANDING905-727-9150 spacious 2 bedroom BLOOMINGTON/ LES- upper level. Private enLIE- Large 2 bedroom trance, appliances, parkw a l k o u t , c o m p l e t e l y ing. $900. No smoking, renovated. Secure build- n o d o g s . I m m e d i a t e . ing. Available immedi- (905)830-4151 ately. No smoking/ pets.

A p p o i n t m e n t o n l y.

905-888-9889 BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Walkout to backyard. Nonsmoking/ dogs. From $795+ utilities. Immediately. 416-751-3368, 905-778-8228, 905-251-7393

Apartments for Rent

KESWICK Big bright 3 bedroom basement near park.

Lots of big windows, kitchen, laundry, bathroom, parking, appliances. $1300 inclusive.

905-960-9119 leave message KESWICK- MODERN, bright 1 bedroom above ground basement, separate entrance, storage, laundry, cable, internet, hydro, gas $1100 inclusive. Non-smoking.

289-383-2984

NEWMARKET- LARGE 1 bedroom, hardwood flooring, $875+ hydro.

February 1st.

905-898-3282

Condos for Rent CONDO FOR Rent, Richmond Hill, large 1.5 bedroom, 2 parking spots Large, Approx. 1100 Sf., 1.5 Br + full master bathroom + 2pc + Solarium + p a n t r y, i n c l u d e s a l l utilities and Rogers cable. Rare Find, 2 Heated Underground Parking spots available with This Unit!!! Very Bright Spacious, Very Well Maintained Luxury Building!

Super Quiet. Great Residents - Fantastic Lifestyle Features Such As: Pool, Hot Tub, Tennis, Squash, Gym, Media Room & More. Walking D i s t a n c e To B u s , G o Train,Shopping,Schools, Parks & So Much More!!

Includes: Fridge, Stove, D i s h w a s h e r, Wa s h e r, Dryer, Window Coverings.Non-smoking or pets, looking for long term lease $1,450 mth + $80 mth for 2nd underground parking spot.

Av a i l a b l e M a rc h 1 s t .

Call 905-830-6690 references required.

KESWICK- 3 bedroom, Tampa Dr. Newly renovated, 2 full baths, new furnace, a/c, laundry, garage, non-smoking/pets. Available. $1500+. 647-282-9004 KING CITY- 3 bedroom, living room/ den: main floor, finished basement.

Appointment, Gerry (416)789-2163, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri., leave 416-789-2163ext24 after 5pm NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom main floor, laund r y, r e n o v a t e d , n e a r school/ amenities. $1500 includes heat/ hydro. Non-smoking/ pets.

Available immediately.

416-580-0852 NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom semi, near schools and all amenities $1190.+ utilities.

905-830-2915 NEWMARKET- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, centrally located, 1.5 acres, pool, quiet, family friendly, Clean. Huge heated workshop. Immediate.

289-221-1743

SCHOMBERG CLOSE to h w y. S t u n n i n g , s p a cious, open concept, 2 bedroom, 2 baths,1 parking, balcony, 5 app l i a n c e s , l u x u r y NEWMARKET- LONDON amenities. Immediately. Rd. lower floors, newly 416-725-5890. renovated, 3 bedrooms, 4 appliances, a/c. Nonsmoking/ pets. $1300.

Townhouses for Rent inclusive. Available immediately.

(905)893-8538.

KESWICK- 3 bedroom townhouse open con- S U T T O N - R E C E N T LY cept, 2 car garage, walk- renovated 2 bedroom, in out balcony, minutes town. Near amenities. f r o m L a k e S i m c o e . To w n w a t e r. $ 1 1 0 0 + $1450 plus. March 1st. utilities. Available imme289-380-0872 diately. 905-830-4602

NEWMARKET- LONDON/ Yonge- renovated, spacious 2 bedroom basement, appliances, laundry, a/c, non-smoking/ pets. Feb 1st/ March 1st. $1000 inclusive.

N E W M A R K E T. B A 905-898-9156.

THURST/ Mulock. 3N E W M A R K E T, N E W, b e d r o o m t o w n h o u s e large 1 bedroom lower available immediately walkout, near hospital, 5 Freshly painted. Private a p p l i a n c e s , n o p e t s / yard. Garage. Full basenon-smoking. $1,000 in- ment. Family neighbourc l u s i v e . F e b . 1 s t . hood. $1340+ utilities.

905-898-1007 ext.

647-400-7590.

72740 N E W M A R K E T- Q U I E T christina.bonham@york.ca building, private balcony new kitchen/ floors, 1 NEWMARKET- BEAUTIbedroom, near hospital. FUL 2/3 bedroom townParking, laundry on h o m e $ 1 , 1 4 0 . 0 0 / premises, No dogs. $1,221.00 +utilities. $1075. 905-953-9683.

H.O.P.E. Co-op, familyo r i e n t e d c o m m u n i t y, N E W M A R K E T- Q U I E T steps to amenities. NO building. Heating, park- SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. ing included. Large 1 Visit www.hopecoop.ca b e d r o o m s a p t . N o n - for further info/ to downs m o k i n g / p e t s . load application. View647-704-0220. ings arranged for prequalified applicants only.

NEWMARKET- (SUNNY- move-in incentive inP O I N T ) 3 b e d r o o m , cludes free basic cable upper. New flooring, f o r 1 y r . I n f o : freshly painted. Near 905-853-0049. schools, transit. Laund r y, p a r k i n g , y a r d . $1395 inclusive. ImmeHouses for Rent diate. 289-231-0937

M T. A L B E RT- 1 b e d room walkout basement apartment, suits 1. Selfcontained, laundry, parking, a/c. Non-smoking/ pets. $750. Available BRADFORD- 1 bedroom immediately. walkout, separate en- 905-473-2350.

NEWMARKET- YONGE/ trance & laundry, electric London- 3 bedroom fireplace, no smoking/ NEWMARKET- 2 bed- basement apartment for pets. Suits single. $850 room basement, separ- rent. $1200 inclusive. No inclusive. March 1st. ate entrance, parking, smoking, no pets. Furshared laundry. $1200 (905)895-2191 inclusive. No smoking/ nished. Available February 1st. 905-836-5692 BRADFORD- 2 bedroom pets. Available March 1st.

416-576-5257 lower apartment, launYONGE/ MULOCK- large, dry, separate entrance, NEWMARKET- 2 bed- b r i g h t , p a r t i a l l y f u ra/c. February 1st. $1000 r o o m l o w e r, c l e a n , nished basement apartall inclusive. Non-smok- bright, freshly painted. ment. Separate entrance. i n g / p e t s . P h o n e Parking, laundry. Close P a r k i n g , l a u n d r y , 905-830-2555 to schools, transporta- utilities. Minutes to bus. tion, shopping. Available $ 9 0 0 . N o n - s m o k i n g / BRADFORD- 3 bedroom, immediately. $995 inclu- pets. 647-233-4521 bright, clean, spacious, sive. 905-252-7424 YONGE/ WELLINGTONprivate entrance. Garage and parking. Non-smok- NEWMARKET- 3 bed- 1 b e d r o o m , $ 9 0 0 + ing/ dogs. From $1150+ room main floor bunga- utilities. No pets allowed. u t i l i t i e s . M a r c h . low. Newly renovated. 1 A l s o , 2 b e d r o o m : 416-751-3368, bathroom. Eat-in kitch- $1000+ utilities. 1 park905-778-8228 905-251- en. 1 car parking. $1500 i n g . N o p e t s .

416-743-5601, Tony.

7393 inclusive. 647-831-5868

Houses for Rent

B AY V I E W / S T. J o h n , New Semi, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, finished basement. 5 appliances.

February 1st. Non-smoking/ pets $2100+ utilities.

(905)-868-7085.

Rooms for Rent and Wanted BRIGHT, FURNISHED room, centrally located/ Newmarket. Parking, cable, internet, a/c, laundry. Clean, mature nonsmoker. January 15th. $550. First/ last.

289-716-4603 N E W M A R K E T- 2 f u rnished rooms. Clean, quiet, central home.

Pool, parking, laundry.

Non-smokers/ pets. Mature male professional. $600/ $650 inclusive.

905-251-3239.

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N E W M A R K E T, B A THURST/ Hwy 9, Master suite $750. Single bedroom $650, furnished/ unfurished. Parking, laundry, utilities included. Non-smoking/ pets.

Immediately.

647-215-0652.

Industrial/Commercial for Rent/Wanted NEWMARKET/ 404 Lease Industrial space. Clean 1100sq.ft., shop/ office, 10' overhead door.

For light manufacturing, distribution, etc.

(905)830-1409

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

HOT TUB (SPA) Covers Best Price, Best Quality.

All shapes & Colours Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/sale

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking $150-$1000 for dead/ alive cars, trucks, vans.

Fast, free towing.

New & used tires available.

1-866-726-0222 905-722-0222 A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid.

(905)775-1018 or (905)836-2100

A1 SERVICE. We pay top dollar. Wanted: Cars, Trucks & Equipment.

Used parts also available. Your respons i b l e a u t o r e c y c l e r, T O T T E N H A M - 3 b e d - 905-954-0002 room house. Nice backyard. $1200 per month+ CASH PAID utilities. First & last. $0-$2,500.

P l e a s e c a l l Scrap & repairable. Cars, 905-716-6545. trucks, trailers.

Will pick-up.

YONGE/ DAVIS, renovat(905)775-4935. ed 3 bedroom house Toll-free: with huge backyard.

1-888-484-4887. Any$1500 inclusive. Nontime. smoking. Available Now 416-856-7575.

SENSUAL ALLISONDiscreet, beautiful, 5'6", 27 year old, bright eyes, honey brown hair. Seductive, adorable personality. Erotic B R A D F O R D - C L E A N , experience. s p a c i o u s 3 b e d r o o m , 705-305-7621 outcalls. freshly painted. $1500 inclusive. New floors, central air, separate laundry. No smoking. Pets negotiable.

905-716-8554 HWY. 48/ Davis- new luxury 2 bedroom semi, no pets/ smoking, quiet professional(s). $820+.

Lease, first/ last. Immediately. (905)473-9983

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

Waste Removal 1/2 PRICE Junk Removal. Cheap. Fast Service.

All loading/ cleanup. Free Estimates. John, 905-310-5865 (local)

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Death Notices

RYAN, Terrance (Terry) October 24, 1932 - January 15, 2014 Passed away suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the age of 81.

Terry was born and raised in Montreal ( Ve r d u n ) , Q u e b e c a n d m o v e d t o Toronto in 1952, and then to Mount Albert, ON in 1989.

He will be missed by his best-friend and soul-mate of 61 years, Margaret Ryan (nee Menzies), his children Deborah (Joe) Bugeja of Queensville, ON and Gary (Paula) Ryan of Gilford, ON, his grandchildren Kristen and Daniel Bugeja and Erik, Curtis & Kevin Ryan and his brother-in-law and sister's-in-law Stanley & Betty McLean, Helen & Bert Beaudin, Pat and Wanda Menzies, Ron and Nicole Menzies. Terry will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Terry was predeceased by his first son, Terry Ryan, mother Edith Ryan, Lawrence Ryan, brothers Larry, Henry, sisters Edith and Shirley.

Special thanks to the caring nurses a n d s t a f f a t B r a d f o r d Va l l e y L o n g - Te r m C a r e a n d S o u t h l a k e Regional Health Care Centre.

A celebration of Terry's life will be held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket on Saturday, January 25th at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southlake Regional Health Care Centre.

On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

COATES, William Gulston of Queensville, in his 88th year.

Bill was called home on January 15th after a long life of serving his Lord.

Beloved husband of Laura (nee Joyce); dear father of Stan (Judi), Susan (Len) Wight, Patty (Keith) Clapperton. Loving Grandpa of Josh, P e t e r, A d a m ( B r e n d a ) & N a o m i Coates, Kevin (Anthea-Lea) Mengers, Mark (Jennifer) Mengers, Laurie (Phil) Ramsay, Becky (James) Buck, Lisa (Keegan) Larson, Christine (Randy) Stewart, Matthew Wight & Stephen Wight, Megan, Kaitlyn & Alex Clapperton. Proud great-grandfather of Isaac, Kiera, Ben, Ethan, Nolan, Peyton, Zachary, Halleigh, Kate, Liam, Reagan & Jayce. Cherished brother of Fred (Dorothy), Murray (Doris) & pre-deceased by Grace (Gord) Relf.

Visitation at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St S, Newmarket, on Sunday Jan 19th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Service at 11am at Victory Baptist Church, followed by interment at Queensville Cemetery.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Bethany Lodge for their excellent and compassionate care.

On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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COUSINS, Shirley Irene Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in her 82nd year.

Shirley is the beloved wife of Hugh.

Dear mother of Vicki, Don and his wife Carole, Lisa and Steven. Loving grandmother of Brian, Carrie, Jennie, Laura, Diane, Dean, Jesse, Ashley and Melissa. Great grandmother of Taylor. Dear sister of Marion and her husband Jim Stephenson.

Predeceased by her sister Marguerite MacDonald.

Visitation at Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway S., Aurora (905 727-5421) on Sunday, January 19 from 6- 8 p.m.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home on Monday, January 20 at 11 a.m.

Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

MARTIN, Caroline Jane

Passed away suddenly at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre in Newmarket, on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 79 years of age, surrounded by family.

Loving wife of the late James (Jim).

Beloved mother of Annette (Gary), Jim and Karen (Tom). Proud grandma of Jamie (Carrie), Nicole (Curtis), Andrew (Claire), Ryan (Ashley) and Brandon (Mackenzie).

Special thanks to Joanne, Tracey, Karen, Dr. Taremi and Dr. Baguio at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre.

A celebration of Caroline's life will be held at later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre.

KAROFF, Sylvia Mary Surrounded by her family, Sylvia passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 in her 77th year.

Loving wife of 45 years of Donald.

Much beloved mother of Deborah and her partner Don Bell and Pat and her husband Peter McDowell. Proud grandmother of Shona, Ryan, Grant, Brendon and Jeremy. Survived by her brother Rolland Dennis and predeceased by her sisters Doris and Mabel and brothers Les and Al. Sadly missed by her loving Yorkie, Dixie.

A remembrance and celebration of Sylvia's life will be held on Tuesday, January 21st from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket.

If desired, donations in memory of Sylvia can be made to the Canadian Lung Association.

On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

McLELLAN, Charles (Chuck) William Edward The family of Charles (Chuck) McLellan would like to announce his passing on Friday January 17th 2014.

Charles passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and support of his family. Charles leaves behind his wife Grace, of 62 years. His sons Steve (Alix), Dave (Pam) and Bruce (Cara) and his loving daughter Susan (Tom). Charles also leaves behind his loving grandchildren Matthew (Susan), Liza (Geoff), Amanda, Nicole, Samantha, Derrick (Amber), Curtis, Brad and Tessa. Charles also leaves his love in the hearts of his Great Grandchildren Catherine, Nathan and Violet.

A memorial will be held for Charles at a later date.

GOULD, John Charles Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday January 14, 2014 at 79 years of age.

Loving husband of the late Jean Gould.

A funeral service will be held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street, South, Newmarket on Monday January 20, 2014 at 1 p.m. with one hour of visitation prior.

Interment at Aurora Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. www.roadhouseandrose.com

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Gail Lesley Boston (nee) Eastwood Jan. 20, 1969 July 30, 2002

Birthday memories of our beautiful daughter Gail.

She touched the lives of everyone she met with passion, joy & friendship.

Your loving family, The Eastwoods.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of EARL EMIL JOHNSON, late of the Town of Aurora, Ontario, who died on or about the 11th day of August, 2013, must be filed with the undersigned personal representatives on or before the 21st day of February, 2014, thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED this 9th day of January, 2014 William D. Johnson c/o Counter & Mitchell Barristers & Solicitors P.O. Box 2939 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4E 1A8

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GORDON, Ralph Murray January 2, 1928 ~ January 19, 2011 A sadness still comes over us Tears in silence often flow Memory keeps you ever near us Though you died 3 years ago Lovingly remembered by wife Pat and family

MARIA CROSS It has been two years since you left and it seems like only yesterday.

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