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SENIORS & BOOMERS — A SERIES, PART II

SENIOR CITIZENS FACE HIGHS, LOWS OF AGING

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rom volunteering and social pursuits to loneliness and health problems, 84-year-old Joyce Elming’s senior years have been filled with the kinds of highs and lows to which many seniors can relate.

Her life was upended when her husband, Erich, died in 1989.

“I was unfortunate because I was only 57 when my husband died. We had just bought our dream house and I was left with that great big house, so I had to sell it and move,” said Elming, who had lived in Aurora since 1959 before recently moving in with her daughter and son-in-law in Newmarket.

‘Living alone, it’s very depressing because you are not needed by anybody, you think.’

Her son and two daughters, who were living at home when their father died, eventually left home.

“They moved out, so I was alone. There’s nothing worse when you’re a senior than being alone,” Elming said, adding she is fortunate that her husband left her well-provided for financially.

“Living alone, it’s very depressing because you are not needed by anybody, you think. When you have people at home, you’re planning dinner or you’re planning this and that. There’s always something to do when you’re a mother or father. But when you’re on your own and your children are self-supporting, you’re not on call, so to speak, like you were before, so it’s a question of filling those hours and if STAFF PHOTO/MIKE BARRETT

Joyce Elming, 83, talks about the pros and cons of aging and what services she uses.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Newmarket man checked self into facility

BY JEREMY GRIMALDI

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Mystery continues to surround the whereabouts of Newmarket’s Jonathan Adams, the hockey player, son, coach and friend who reportedly checked himself into a mental health facility only days before going missing.

One of the last conversations he had was with Matt Piva, his friend and boss at Vaughan’s Bar Down

Hockey Development, where he works with youth on hockey development.

Adams had called Piva Saturday evening before planning to attend Toronto’s Digital Dreams Music Festival with friends, in a bid to find out whether Piva was downtown. The pair never met up, but Piva said he voiced his concern at Adams partying so soon after being released from hospital.

“I said I didn’t think that was a good idea,” he said, noting Adams didn’t like speaking about his issues. “I know that drinking and depression don’t mix.”

At about 9:30 p.m., Adams also had a conversation over social media app Snapchat with good friend Nathan Sinclair, who said he had trouble recognizing his “hockey mentor”.

“I was shocked; he seemed off. I

said to myself, ‘That does not seem like Jonny’. You could tell he wasn’t himself,” said the 18-year-old, who suffers from depression and developed a tight bond with Adams, often seeking him out for advice.

“When I heard he went missing on Sunday, it all clicked. I’ve been nervous ever since. I can’t get him

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Hospital mum on resignations Ex-directors won’t ‘compromise principles’, former member states

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Sheryl Thomas (left), and Brenda Hillaby of Marquee Productions represent one of the charities benefitting at this year’s Magna Wild West Hoedown.

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he Road Hammers and Dallas Smith have been announced as the headliners for the 2015 Hoedown.

From a humble barbecue to what has become York Region’s largest annual fundraiser, the Hoedown, presented by Magna, has brought country music talent to Aurora for the past 26 years. But what sets the music

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festival apart is the fact all of the proceeds are donated to charities in York Region.

“We aren’t selling anything and the costs are covered because it is all about the charities,” spokesperson Steve Hinder said at the kick-off event held at Adena Springs yesterday where rep-

resentatives from 15 charities the event will support gathered to celebrate.

But on the nights of the event, it’s the top-notch musical talent that will take centre stage.

On Sept. 18, the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Ticket holders will be treated to a light dinner, silent auction and cash bar as The Jim Cuddy Band graces the stage. On Sept. 19, the Canadian country music group known as the Road Hammers, who earned a Juno in 2006.

BY CHRIS TRABER

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he reason why all but two Southlake Foundation board directors suddenly resigned last week remains classified.

On Tuesday, a week after 12 volunteer members quit the foundation board en masse, a joint statement by the foundation and Southlake Regional Health Centre confirmed the fact.

Void of a rationale for the resignations, the message did suggest the board is “undergoing a time of transition”.

The missive went on to say, “The decision to tender their resignations was not made lightly,” and that the foundation and hospital are saddened by the decisions.

“The former members remain committed to the hospital and the Southlake Foundation and the availability of world-class care close to home,” concluded the message.

Ex-directors are mum.

Former foundation board chairperson Jim Alexander did issue a statement on behalf of fellow independent directors who opted to resign.

“As a volunteer board made up of prominent community leaders, the foundation board was guided by our individual principles and values,” he wrote. “As we were not willing to compromise those principles and values, we felt that the best thing to do for the future of Southlake Regional (Health) Centre and its Foundation was to resign.”

Foundation president and CEO Neila Poscente could not offer a rationale for the resignations.

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It would take local fire crews longer than five minutes to travel to about 6,000 existing and yet-tobe-built homes in Newmarket and Aurora, according to a report from Central York Fire Services Chief Ian Laing.

While Newmarket and Aurora have approved a Central York Fire Services master plan update — a document that will guide the municipalities on fire prevention and protection services for the “foreseeable future” — thousands of homes are still sitting in the “red zone”, sections of the towns firefighters say they need more than five minutes to reach.

In Aurora, the red zone includes about 2,800 residences and stretches east of Bathurst Street, from the municipal boundary to Henderson Road.

Newmarket’s red zone has more than 3,000 homes and is in the northwest quadrant and along an area north of Davis Drive, between Yonge and Leslie streets. Almost 260 additional homes are expected to be built in the Newmarket red zone in the next year.

The CYFS mandate is delivered to residents … in line with the guidelines from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office, Laing said, noting the areas affected include three elementary schools and St. Andrew’s College.

The rationale to have a fifth fire station placed in the central area of the two communities was identified in the 2008 master fire plan, the chief added.

Placement of a new station adjacent to a north/south corridor roadway enhances coverage north into Newmarket, as well as the south into Aurora, Laing said, adding response time for the first arriving fire crew will be reduced in the central area by having a new fire station optimally located.

Laing has long called for the construction of a new fire hall in the St. John’s Sideroad area, between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue, to help address some of the response-time issues. However, CYFS may also need to construct a station in northern Newmarket in the coming years, he said.

In the past, he has complained the department has been waiting years for some service level improvements.

And when combined with population growth in both municipalities, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to meet service requirements that were agreed to when the CYFS formed more than one decade ago.

“By maintaining the current fourstation deployment model, there are significant challenges … which may have an effect on the results at an incident and the health and safety of those involved,” Laing said. “The north-central area of Newmarket presents some timely response concerns.”

CYFS aims to respond to calls for service within six minutes, 90 per cent of the time. The National Fire Protection Association has set a standard of six minutes, 20 seconds for response 90 per cent of the time — though it allocates one minute of that for transaction (dispatch), one minute, 20 seconds for turnout — the period between when firefighters disengage from non-emergency activities to when they leave for the scene — and four minutes for travel.

Both Newmarket and Aurora have set aside funds collected through development charges to build the fifth fire station outlined in the master plan so it won’t cost taxpayers, said CYFS joint council committee chairperson John Abel. However, the new crews and operations will have an impact on the tax base.

“But with more homes comes more people paying taxes, which will even it out,” Abel said. “The No. 1 priority is to prevent loss of life and the reality is the fire service demand is growing.”

Until the new station becomes a reality, CYFS puts emphasis on prevention and education, specifically in ‘red zone’ areas.

But adopting the plan does have some immediate benefits. It will allow Laing to begin the search for an assistant deputy chief, Newmarket CAO Bob Shelton said.

Newmarket staff recommends the approval of the master plan update that will guide both municipal councils, he said.

The update attempts to set a number of guidelines for the fire service and it also calls for the hiring of several other new department staff members in the coming years.

But Regional Councillor John Taylor said the municipalities are not bound by the recommendations contained within a master plan.

“It gives us guidance on the kinds of investments that may be required in the future,” Taylor said. It’s subject to budget process and the budget pressures that occur each year, he added.

“I can’t know what the pressures will be in six or eight years, so I can’t necessarily commit to those expenditures.”

— With files from firefightingincanada.com

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SENIORS SERIES — PART II

Alzheimer’s, dementia cases to double by ‘28 From Front Page

you don’t, you get very, very depressed.”

While her children visited her, they were busy with their own lives.

“They were all at work, of course. If you’re working five days a week, you have stuff to do on the weekend. You can’t waste Saturday going to see your mom,” Elming said.

“They’re only human, they want to live their life. Even now, I shouldn’t, but even now, I feel a little guilty when I ask them to take me somewhere and I shouldn’t, I really shouldn’t. It’s not necessary and it’s not right. I gave them all of me when they were growing up.”

‘They were all at work, of course. If you’re working five days a week, you have stuff to do on the weekend. You can’t waste Saturday going to see your mom.’

After a prolonged period when Elming couldn’t even bother getting dressed until after lunch, she finally felt it was time to start a new chapter in her life.

For seven years, she volunteered three days a week in the gift shop at Southlake Regional Health Centre, an activity that gave her life a renewed sense of purpose and introduced her to many new friends.

“People said ‘You’re so good to come here three days a week.’

Well, I didn’t see it that way. I saw it as what they were giving me, not what I was giving them,” Elming said.

Unfortunately, she had to give up volunteering due to health problems.

Elming has arthritis and wet macular degeneration, a condition that results in loss of vision in the centre of the visual field and is a major cause of blindness. Having the condition has prompted her to become a strong advocate of seniors getting routine eye examinations.

A smoker for 40 years, she was also diagnosed in January with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for which she is usually reliant on an oxygen tank.

Elming is now a regular participant in day programs at Community & Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS).

“The thing is, you have to go to a place and meet people and that’s why I love CHATS. I come to CHATS for the people. I love them all,” she said.

“We all have the same type of problems and it’s nice to be able to talk to someone who is, more or less, going through somewhat the same as you. I love CHATS, I don’t know what I would do without them.”

RESOURCES There are many resources available in York Region for seniors including: CHATS, which provides homemaking (light cleaning,

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laundry and meal preparation) Meals on Wheels, seniors wellness programs, adult day programs, diversity outreach programs, transportation, a service that transitions people from hospital to home, telephone reassurance, caregiver respite and more. Visit www.chats.on.ca or call 905-713-6596 or 1-877452-4287. Alzheimer Society of York Region, which provides day centres, education programs, support groups and resources. Visit www.alzheimer-york.com or call 905-726-3477. Integrated Partnerships for Seniors (TIPS), which raises awareness of community resources for seniors. Visit www. tips4seniors.ca York Regional Police elder abuse prevention program, which raises awareness of physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse and neglect of seniors.

Visit www.yrp.ca/en/crimeprevention/Recognizing-ElderAbuse.asp or call 1-866-876-5423.

In an emergency, call 911. York Region Health Connection, which can answer public health questions and offers a falls prevention guide. Call 1-800361-5653. Saint Elizabeth Health Care, which provides personal and home care services, nursing, rehab and education programs.

Visit www.saintelizabeth.com or call 905-940-9655 or 1-800-4631763. The Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), serving most of York Region and south Simcoe County, which connects residents with the care they need at home and in the community. Visit www.healthcareathome.ca/central/en or call 905-895-1240 or 1-888-470-2222. For provincial programs and services for seniors, visit www.ontario.ca/seniors

Immigrant senior population set to grow The number of immigrant seniors settling in York Region will grow over the next two decades,

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according to a report called A Profile of Baby Boomers and Seniors in York Region.

Already by 2006, 69 per cent of York seniors were immigrants, with 4 per cent having arrived in the previous five years, the report said.

According to the 2006 Census, 60 per cent of recent immigrants settling in York could not speak English or French.

“We know we have a large number of immigrants and visible minorities,” CHATS CEO Christina Bisanz said.

“We know that with that population, as they age, that there will be more demand for linguistically and culturally appropriate services.”

Tazim Bhanji, program manager for seniors programs with the Social Services Network, agreed.

The network is a non-profit charitable organization providing programs for the South Asian community at its Markham community hub and through educational sessions at places of worship throughout the region.

It was created after the United Way of York Region in 2002 identified the South Asian community as being underserved by mainstream service providers.

“It is important to provide services to the community because the community is isolated, the seniors in particular. Some of them are isolated because they have language and cultural barriers,” Bhanji said.

“It is very important to reach out and provide culturally appropriate services. It makes a big difference in their lives, that they have somebody in their lives to look up to and go to a place where they have peers that look like them, talk their language and share their concerns with.”

Catering to the South Asian community, which is made up of different cultures, languages and faith groups, the network provides programs in English, Tamil, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.

Services include cultural and integration programs, healthy living programs, social activities and settlement services.

“We encourage isolated seniors not accessing mainstream services to come together and participate in the services and get support from staff,” Bhanji said.

“They can communicate their needs to staff in the language of their choice.”

Arul Arulanantham, president of the York Region Senior Tamils’ Centre, said his organization provides programs such as yoga and jewelry classes and activities such as last week’s Canada Day celebration to ensure Tamil-Canadian seniors in the community remain active, healthy and connected with their culture.

“It provides them with comfort,” he said.

Alzheimer’s disease to pose huge challenge York’s growing seniors population will bring with it several challenges, including a ballooning number of elderly residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and a lack of the housing options needed by

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There are 11,855 York residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia in 2015, which will more than double to 23,670 in 2028, according to information provided by the Alzheimer Society of York Region.

“It’s growing and it’s one of the highest (growth rates) in the province,” senior manager of programs and client services, Andrea Ubell, said.

York’s high growth rate is due to the region’s rapid overall population increase and also because its traditionally younger demographic is aging. From 2011 to 2031, the region’s senior population will climb 148 per cent, nearly four times faster than the overall population increase.

“We were a relatively young community and now we’re just aging like the rest of the world,” Ubell said.

“The biggest risk factor for dementia is age.”

About one in 10 people over the age of 65 has dementia. That grows to three or four in 10 over the age of 75 and as much as five in 10 once people reach into their 80s, Ubell said.

Given York’s rapid growth and quickly aging population, the region may not be as well equipped as other communities to address the needs of the growing number of residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, she said.

“We don’t have the same infrastructure that they have down in Toronto, so we are already bucking up against longer-than-average wait lists for long-term care, longer-than-average wait lists if you’re waiting for service,” she said.

“We run three-day programs.

We are full and we have a three to six-month waiting list.”

Meanwhile, much-needing rental housing for seniors is in short supply and the vacancy rate is decreasing, according to the region’s report on baby boomers and seniors.

The impact of the aging population will be significant on Housing York Inc., the region’s non-profit housing corporation

Financial hardship a reality for many seniors Jackie Eisen, 75, lives in Keswick with her 78-year-old husband, Donald, who suffers from health problems, including bladder cancer.

Like many seniors on fixed incomes, they live with the threat of financial hardship should an even relatively minor unforeseen expense befall them.

“My financial situation is hand to mouth,” Jackie said, adding that while they own their home, she and her husband live solely on their Canada Pension Plans and Old Age Security benefits.

“It’s hard but you have to learn to manage. I’m on a very strict budget. (An unforeseen expense) would be catastrophic,” she said.

‘It’s hard but you have to learn to manage. I’m on a very strict budget.

(An unforeseen expense) would be catastrophic.’

Jackie has volunteered for five years with CHATS as a telephone re-assurance caller, a driver and a lunch and coffee helper.

“I love what I do. It’s the most rewarding thing there is. I enjoy it and I’ve made some life-long friends,” she said.

Transportation is a major challenge for seniors from York Region’s more rural municipalities who don’t have cars, Jackie said.

At the same time, she praised organizations such as CHATS and the Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) for providing or organizing a wide range of “wonderful” services for seniors.

“The services here in Georgina are excellent, they really are. We’ve had some wonderful, wonderful help. CHATS helped and (so did) so many organizations. I can have respite if I need it when my husband is sick. Also, when he needed doctors, there were organizations that would come to the house and look after him,” she said.

“As far as I’m concerned, Georgina has the best for seniors. The only thing I can find wrong is transportation-wise. Sutton by the Lake, I just met a woman (from there) and unless you have a car, you have to walk to Hwy. 48 to get a bus.

“That is not the only issue Georgina has. There are not enough doctors.”

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providing subsidized housing, said Newmarket Regional Councillor John Taylor, who chairs the York’s community and health services committee.

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Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation CEO Neila Poscente says she “honestly” doesn’t know why her board resigned en masse last week.

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“I honestly don’t know the reasons,” she said Wednesday, adding the board’s discussions were held “in camera,” meaning no foundation staff was present.

Asked if she could speculate on what prompted the members’ exodus, including possible financial or leadership issues, Poscente said, “I can’t.”

The foundation has met and exceeded first quarter targets and she’s confident that performance will continue through the balance of the year.

Reiterating the sentiments in the previous day’s joint statement, she said the public should not be worried about the foundation and its near-vacant board — the only remaining two directors are hospital president and CEO Dr. Dave Williams and hospital board vice-chairperson Colette Nemni.

“The foundation is continuing to conduct business as usual,” she said. “The trust that the public has always put in us can remain.

“And we hope the public will continue to trust us while we work out the situation.”

The resignation controversy has the potential to compromise the foundation brand, she admitted.

“It could cause people to ask questions,” she said. “But there’s no issue I’m aware of that would result in mistrust by the public or issues the public should be worried about relating to the foundation’s operation.”

One of the next steps is to reconstitute the board and advertise for and recruit candidates for director posts, all of which are strictly volunteer-based and without compensation, Poscente said.

She doesn’t have a timeline, saying that candidates must match up to board bylaws, have certain skills and demonstrate a commitment to the hospital.

Poscente thanked the foundation’s constituents for their support and understanding.

Her organization remains committed to its values, particularly integrity, she said.

“The trust the public puts in us is absolutely critical to our success,” she said.

In the interim, the whys and wherefores for the resignations are furtively and quietly cloaked.

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Today THE LANDING July 9, 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.

Newmarket Community Church, 145 Pony Dr. The Landing is a free, weekly program offered at Newmarket Community Church that aims to equip teens (ages 12 to 17) with the tools needed to overcome life’s struggles.

Contact: admin@newmarketcommunitychurch.org, 905-836-7251, 905-967-4081, www.newmarketcommunitychurch.org.

FAMILY STORYTIME July 9, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Holland Landing Public Library , 19513 Yonge St. This program features stories, crafts, and activities. Ages 0 - 5. Meet special guest Sparky the Fire Dog from the EG Fire Dept on July 9.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

COMMUNITY BBQ BENEFITING MAKE-A-WISH July 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Innovative Spine & Wellness, 1100 Gorham St, Unit 11A in Newmarket.

Innovative Spine & Wellness is pleased to announce, that once again, this year’s annual barbecue will benefit Make-A-Wish! Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a complimentary stress survey, enjoy free BBQ food and test their luck in a prize draw, compliments of our sponsors. Have a wonderful afternoon supporting Make-A-Wish in their mission of fulfilling the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Contact: 905-868-9090.

SUMMER SCIENCE LAB July 9, 2 to 3 p.m.

Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. Join us as we transform our program room into a fully functional science lab.

Together we will explore scientific principles like force, mass and energy by doing exciting experiments. Some will be messy, some will be loud, but they will all be fun and interesting! Drop In. Ages: 6-9, Optimist Room.

Contact: 905-727-9494.

BEAT THE HEAT - MIX IT UP MOCKTAILS July 9, 1 to 2 p.m.

Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. Join Sobeys Dietitian Colleen for this fun filled class all about alcohol-free, tasty drinks that are great for summer thirst. Free samples included and you’ll take recipe ideas home. Register early to avoid being on a waitlist.

Contact: Colleen Miller, colleen.miller@sobeys.com, 905-726-2499.

WING NIGHT July 9, 8 to 11 p.m.

Aurora Royal Canadian Legion Branch. #385, 105 Industrial Pkwy N. Come out for wing night at your local Aurora Legion. Wings are $8 per person and will be served from 8 until 11 p.m.

Contact: Club Room, nancyds@live.ca, 905-727-9932.

Tomorrow THEATRE IN PARK - FALSTAFF & THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Starts July 10, 7 p.m.

Aurora Town Park, Wells St. The Town of Aurora is proud to partner with the Humber River Shakespeare Company to bring you this dynamic live theatre presented in Aurora Town Park on July 10,11 and 12 at 7 p.m. This is a pay as you can performance and all proceeds go directly to supporting this production and the performers .The suggested donation is $20 per person.

Contact: Shelley Ware, sware@aurora.ca, 905-726-4762.

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER AND DANCE July 10, 4:30 p.m. to midnight.

TEDDY BEAR FAMILY FUN FAIR July 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Rd. in East Gwillimbury.

Join the Cancer Recovery Foundation of Canada in celebrating its annual Teddy Bear Family Fun Fair at Brooks Farms! There will be fun activities for the kids in addition to all of the great experiences the Farm has to offer. Cost is $25 for a family of four (children under 2 are free).

Regular admission price $8 + HST/person. Family Pass available for purchase online until July 10!

Info: Danielle Bastien, events@cancerrecovery.ca, 905-477-7743.

Info: cancerrecovery.ca/get-involved/events/teddy-bear-fair/

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Aurora Royal Canadian Legion Branch #385, 105 Industrial Pkwy N. Come out for dinner, games and prizes followed by an evening of dancing with DJ Doug Anderson. Dinner, banquet burger and salads for $10 will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. followed by the dance. Admission to the dance is $5 for non-members and free for members.

Contact: Club Room, nancyds@live.ca, 905-727-9932.

This weekend NEWMARKET FARMERS MARKET July 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Riverwalk Commons, Doug Duncan Drive.

Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, food vendors, hand-crafted artifacts and products such as jewelry, furniture, soap, horse and wagon rides, musical entertainment, buskers, fresh flowers, etc.

Contact: pheasanthollowcreations@live.ca, 905-773-9751.

FREE ZUMBA CLASS AT RIVERWALK COMMONS July 11, 8 to 9 a.m.

Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Free Zumba Class every Saturday morning in June, July, and August from 8 - 9 a.m. at the Fairy Lake Newmarket Farmers Market, along side the reflecting pool. Instruction will be by The Move fitness and dance studio and will take place weather permitting. Sponsored by Peter C. Geibel, broker - Main Street Realty, and Jerry Montpetit of RBC Insurance. No signup required just come out and enjoy. Like the page if you plan on coming.

Contact: Peter Geibel, pgeibel@live.ca, 416-804-5581.

YORK RAW /VEGAN FESTIVAL WITH YOGA July 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Enjoy the tastes of the York Raw/Vegan Festival with yoga for all foodies, with free admission to all exhibits, delicious food demos, samplings & speakers by GTA’s leading raw/vegan chefs as well as cruelty-free cosmetics and health care products and services, including 15 types of vegan cheesecakes., presented by Healthy Festivals Corp.

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Next week BLOOD DONOR CLINIC July 13, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.

St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS, 278 Wellington St. E in Aurora.

Give Someone Their Summer. It can take up to 50 blood donors to save the life of one car accident victim. Donate blood in July – You could save a life.

Contact: www.blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283.

VACATION BIBLE CLUB July 13 - 17, 9:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Riverdrive Park Bible Chapel, 20246 Bathurst St. in East Gwillimbury.

Games, songs, crafts, bible stories and snacks. Free for kids aged 5 to 13.

Contact: Cathy, 905-898-1319.

BE-BOP DANCE July 14, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. Get Moving! This action-packed program is filled with movement for little ones Age: 2 - 5 Free Drop In DISCOVERY CLUB July 14, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. This weekly club will get you busy with creative and hands-on projects, games and activities! Ages 6-10. Please register.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

WING NIGHT July 14, 8 to 11 p.m.

Aurora Royal Canadian Legion Branch #385, 105 Industrial Pkwy N. Come out for wing night at your local Aurora Legion. Wings are $8 per person and will be served from 8 until 11 p.m.

Contact: Club Room, nancyds@live.ca, 905-727-9932.

MAKER MADNESS WORKSHOPS July 14, 2 to 3 p.m.

Mount Albert Branch, East Gwillimbury Public Library, 19300 Centre St. Unleash your creative side at these hands-on workshops. Free. Please register. Ages: 4+ July 7 & 21 Ages: 7+ June 30, July 14 & 28.

TEEN HOW TUESDAYS July 14, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. D-I-Y the day away at our drop in makeshops - each week we’ll have a different creative focus. Free, DROP IN, for ages 9-15 years. July 14th: T-Shirt Scarves Bring in an old T-shirt that you’d like to use for your scarf.

Contact: 905-727-9494.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC July 14, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 17955 Leslie St. in Newmarket.

Give Someone Their Summer. It can take up to 50 blood donors to save the life of one car accident victim. Donate blood in July – You could save a life.

Contact: Canadian Blood Services, www.blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283.

TD PRESENTS CONCERTS IN THE PARK: TRIBUTE TO GORDON LIGHTFOOT July 15, 7 p.m.

Aurora Town Park, Wells St This is a free show but a donation for the Aurora Food Pantry would be appreciated. Food vendors will be on site. For your seating comfort, bring a lawn chair.

Contact: Shelley Ware, sware@aurora.ca, 905-726-4762.

Info: www.aurora.ca/summerconcerts.

READ THE BOOK - NOW WHAT DO I DO? July 14, 2 to 3 p.m.

Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. New books on nutrition are coming out all the time and with so much information, it can be confusing. Join us to discuss a current nutrition book as we uncover what it means and how it may or may not impact what you do. This month we’ll discuss ‘Got Milked’ by Alissa Hamilton – read it ahead of time and come ready to talk about it..

Contact: Colleen Miller, colleen.miller@sobeys.com, 905-726-2499.

MAKER MADNESS WORKSHOPS July 15, 2 to 3 p.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Unleash your creative side at these hands-on workshops. Please register.

Intended for ages 4 and up.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

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Impending senior boom affects us all

ISSUE: York Region’s senior citizen population is expected to skyrocket by nearly 150 per cent by 2031.

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ccording to the region, York’s senior population will increase by nearly 150 per cent in a two-decade span that ends in 2031.

That growth is nearly four times faster than the growth rate of the overall population.

So, why should you care?

Maybe you’re not a senior citizen now — you might even be years away from retirement and old age, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore impending changes.

‘We will feel the impact right across everything we do in York Region. We will feel the impact right across every service we provide.’

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As any baby boomer will tell you, your ‘golden years’ will come a lot sooner than you may think — a time when you will likely depend on a different level of services, but the anticipated high growth rate will impact many people before they even approach their 60s.

This kind of growth is a game changer.

“We will feel the impact right across everything we do in York Region. We will feel the impact right across every service we provide,” according to Lisa Gonsalves, director of strategies and partnerships with York Region’s community and health services department.

Late last month, York Region council approved a seniors strategy task force to come up with recommendations to address the needs of aging citizens and their impact on areas such as long-term care, paramedic services, land-use planning, public health and transportation.

In 2011, there were about 125,700 residents aged 65 or older living in the region, making up 12 per cent of the population, according to a new report.

By 2031, there are expected to be more than 311,250 seniors and they will make up 21 per cent of the population.

Why the growth?

There are multiple reasons, including the high rate of people retiring to the area, but also York seniors are living longer than the provincial and national average.

That’s because of our high quality of life, research says.

But if you’re in your, say, mid30s, you may still be wondering why you should care, right?

First off, jobs might be even harder to come by.

“There was once a perception you reach 65, you retire,” Gonsalves said.

But people are now working well into their 70s, Community Home Assistance to Seniors CEO Christina Bisanz said.

And, the surging senior population means government will have to focus on providing services to that aging population.

‘I don’t think this has hit the radar yet.’

There is no doubt a soaring senior population will have an impact on virtually every sector of society, but, unfortunately, no one knows for certain how significant the impact will be.

“I don’t think this has hit the radar yet,” Regional Councillor John Taylor said.

“I think it will soon. I don’t know the scope of the challenge. I know it won’t be small.”

So, just because your retirement date seems a long way off now, you’ll be served well to pay attention to impending changes and speak up to our municipal politicians to ensure your voice is heard.

BOTTOM LINE: Even if you’re years away from becoming a senior citizen, don’t ignore the impact this boom will have.

Seniors need more freestanding homes

Ranked ballots not an electoral system

Re: ‘We will feel the impact across everything’, part 1 in a series, Seniors & Boomers, July 2.

I am 74. I still work and maintain my own home. What I would like to see more of in York Region is freestanding housing for seniors.

At present, all we have are “seniors apartments”. There are some condo apartment buildings, which, while not specifically built for seniors, have a large population of seniors. Many of us would consider downsizing, but don’t choose to live in an apartment.

There are nice developments in other areas, such as Sandy Cove in Simcoe County, where small houses on a person’s own lot can be bought on a “condo” type of plan. The development owns and maintains the land and has a community centre and activities, but each senior owns his or her own house.

I have seen a similar development in Port Perry, in Durham Region, but nothing like it in York.

Perhaps there are some and I am not aware of them, but, certainly, there are not sufficient options here for the growing number of us.

I believe this is a type of housing that is urgently needed in our region.

Re: Ranked ballots important change, guest column by Chris Emanuel, July 2.

I feel some clarification is necessary. Emanuel makes a common error of equating ranked ballots with an electoral system. Federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau also does the same thing: he should know better.

The ability to use ranked ballots in elections opens the doors for meaningful electoral change.

Regional Councillor John Taylor put a motion before Newmarket council June 15 to endorse the option allowing municipalities to use ranked ballots in municipal elections; council endorsed it.

A ballot is just that, a piece of paper to register your vote, it is not an electoral system.

With our present ballot, you mark an X beside the candidates of your choice. This type of ballot is used in the ‘winner-takeall’ electoral system called firstpast-the-post (FPTP). This is the same system used for provincial and federal elections. The shortcoming of this system is that many votes do not count and, therefore, are not represented in our governments.

Ranked ballots have the potential to give voters a greater say in who is elected and increase voter engagement, provided they are used with the appropriate electoral system.

It is very important to understand we need to use different voting systems for different types of representation.

If you require a system to elect a single winner, such as a president, leader of a party, mayor or regional councillor, then the best electoral system would be alternative vote (AV).

The province refers to this system as ranked choice voting (RCV). Some federal leaders refer to this incorrectly as preferential ballot.

If we were voting to create representation for ourselves in a large body, such as a Parliament, legislature or council, the best system would be single transferable vote (STV).

The initiative to allow municipalities to use a ranked ballot is a good one, but must be teamed with the appropriate electoral system to make it as fair as possible for voters.

With the AV or RCV electoral system, a single winner would require 50 per cent of the votes to be declared a winner.

Using the STV electoral system to elect councillors, the council members would have to attain a threshold of votes, dependent on the number of required members. This system would make more votes count and result in candidates that appeal to a larger number of voters.

With STV and multiple candidates running for a position, the voter ranks them in order of preference. Those candidates who meet the threshold are elected.

LEE KALPIN EAST GWILLIMBURY

Seniors rental housing badly needed in York Re: ‘We will feel the impact across everything’, part 1 in a series, Seniors & Boomers, July 2.

Housing, particularly senior rental apartments, are very low in number.

I live in an apartment on Royal Oak Court in Mount Albert. We have 80 units that are always full with a waiting list. We have a social club in the building that runs barbecues, dinners, cards, bingo, exercise etc., which allows us to socialize and make good friends.

When health or other problems occur, we have a support system in place with our friends; you are not alone.

This means we do not need as much agency support as we would need if living alone in a house.

When my husband and I sold our house, we could not afford to buy a condo and still have enough money to live on. In a rental unit, we do not have to seek government assistance, but can be self sufficient.

This is a common occurrence when older people need help, either from agencies or family, to stay in their homes.

What I would like to emphasize is that I do not mean subsidized housing. We did not qualify for subsidized housing, but could not afford a condo.

I’m sure there are many people in the same situation.

SANDRA AND BRYAN SANSOM EAST GWILLIMBURY

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The elected councillor’s surplus second choice votes are redistributed to other candidates to meet the threshold. Should the surplus votes still not result in the required number of councillors, the candidate with lowest number of votes is dropped and their second choice votes are redistributed. Using the STV system for councillors, seats would not be won by acclamation.

More people would then be encouraged to vote.

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SOCIAL MEDIA Darts and Laurels Transit in York Region: Where is it taking us and when will we get there? bit.ly/1H6h5dK Never mind when and where.

Ask who will ride/use public transit other than GO trains. Nnnnooooobody Stewart Glassford Seniors series: ‘We will feel the impact across everything’: bit.ly/1UsNPrN Nope. There is so much that can be done and should be done!!

Should start helping out more now and get things in place for the future.

So many ideas and we are trying to make a start. Check out thegrandparentconnection.com Valerie Syratt Luttrell On malls opening for Canada Day I don’t agree with this at all. There is no need for the malls to be open.

Valerie Syratt Luttrell Transit in York Region: Where is it taking us and when will we get there?

bit.ly/1H6h5dK Time will tell, but I see a bunch of people, that most likely never use transit, trying to dictate OUR future, in an area that was built around the car, based in distances. There has been little to no acknowledgement, that this IS Canada, and six months of winter is a reality, so bicycles are not a reality.

That notwihstanding, does anyone see people with a week’s worth of grocerys on the bus? NO. How about a new TV? Now tie this in with the ever increasing senior population and accessablity.

This is, yet another, collosal boondoogle, at a time governments should be saving money, not spending it at the taxpayers’ expence.

Eric There is a lack of connected transit and I see no planning to connect it either — which is directly opposite to what I am reading above. Why isn’t there a plan to connect the GO bus and the GO train hubs? Why isn’t there transit going into Upper Canada Mall? These are two of the many obvious failures in this linked transit plan. Another is the lack of cohesive support by the province.

How can you have land-use planning when you don’t have any control of land use? It’s called the OMB! Our billions are being wasted and we need a top down strategy and commitment to make it happen.

R You can have my car keysm but you will have pry them out of my cold dead hand.

James

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ot tickets to see a Pan Am Games event and wondering how to get there and where to park?

Or you just worried about getting back and forth to work over the next few weeks with the 10,000 athletes and officials, and 250,000 spectators and visitors expected on the roads around Pan Am sites?

Smart Commute Markham Richmond Hill has some timely advice: rethink your commute.

Smart Commute is a sustainable transportation program of the municipalities of Markham and Richmond Hill, Region of York and Metrolinx.

Its aim is to help York employers and commuters explore different commute choices such as carpooling, cycling and transit.

The organization’s overall goal to “ease gridlock, improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while making your commute less expensive and more enjoyable” is even more vital and opportune with the Pan Am Games almost upon us — especially as Markham has two Pan Am venues.

Here are the suggestions.

• Shift your workday to avoid peak rush hours. If you try getting in to work a half hour or an hour earlier, perhaps you can leave an hour earlier, too, avoiding the worst 9 to 5 rush hour crush on our roads.

• Ask your boss if you can work a compressed work week, i.e. more hours over fewer days.

• If you are a boss or supervisor, try scheduling more conference calls instead of face-to-face meetings that involve managers or staff driving time; and encourage telework options for employees.

• Form a carpool at work so there are fewer vehicles on the road and you can use the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that now are dedicated for three people or more.

• Take transit to work for the next few weeks and/or cycle for all or part of the commute. Remember, all VIVA and YRT buses have a bike carrier available for people who want or need to cycle part of their commute to and from work, but use transit for the other portion.

• Use real-time travel apps and download local traffic plans to help you find the best routes and avoid road closures.

Smart Commute points out that commuters who work or live near Pan Am/Parapan Am competition venues can expect to experience heavier traffic volumes in the area due to temporary traffic changes and more people travelling throughout the area.

If you live or work near a Games competition venue, you can download the traffic plan for your area to help you plan ahead.

Roads primarily affected around the Atos Markham Pan Am Centre include: Warden Avenue from Hwy. 407 to Hwy. 7; Enterprise Boulevard from Warden to Kennedy Road; and Kennedy from Hwy. 407 to Hwy. 7.

Angus Glen Golf Club roads affected by extra Pan Am traffic include Major Mackenzie Drive between Hwy. 404 and Kennedy; Elgin Mills Road between 404 and Kennedy; Warden between Major Mack and Elgin Mills; and Kennedy from Major Mack to Elgin Mills.

Even if you are not located close to a venue, your commute can still be affected by those commuters choosing to re-route around competition venues.

Perhaps you, like me, didn’t know there is a “local traffic plan” for Markham’s Angus Glen Golf Club or the Atos Markham Pan Am Centre, but there is.

There’s a Smart Commute Tool to help you with your commute, plus a Triplinx Transit Planner and even a 2015 Games Trip Planner and a Toronto2015 Pan Am Games mobile app.

Find out more at smartcommute. ca/markham-richmond.

— Marney Beck is editor of the Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberals

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Flooding has residents fuming

BY CHRIS SIMON

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Terry Stewart isn’t supposed to have a pond in his backyard.

But a day after Tuesday’s downpour rolled through Newmarket, flooding his Ontario Street backyard with several feet of murky brown water, he’s still waiting for much of the ‘pond’ to drain. It’s a problem he’s getting used to, having faced flooding on his property three times over the last 2.5 weeks.

Over the past few years, he’s noticed the drainage capacity of Western Creek, which runs just north of his property, has weakened and caused several floods annually.

“It’s getting worse,” Stewart, who has lived on the property for 47 years, said. “I’ve had this problem at least once or twice every year.

(The town) always passes the buck. There are residents here, but on the other side of the creek, it’s just field. If the water went into the field, it wouldn’t bother anybody. But they don’t want to do anything for us; they don’t want to maintain the creek.”

The flooding also affects four other properties along Ontario, all of which are in a flood plain.

“When we first moved here, we knew there’d be water near the creek up to your

ankles when it rains,” neighbour Dana Burton, an 18-year resident of the street, said.

“With each summer, it’s gotten worse. It’s not our issue; we shouldn’t have to pay for it or put our yards under construction.”

There was flooding on several roads in York Region, including at Yonge Street and Mulock Drive and at Davis Drive and Barbara Road in Newmarket, as the storm moved through the area. The rain caused rising water levels in the Holland River and Fairy Lake in Newmarket.

Newmarket staff also cleaned catch basins and inspected roads and trails in the municipality.

“All watercourses in our area will experience higher than normal water levels,” LSRCA duty officer Marianne Maertens said. “As a result, local streams and rivers will become STAFF PHOTO/CHRIS SIMON dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. Children should be warned Ontario Street residents Marie Cullen (left), Dana Burton and Terry Stewart stand in Stewto stay away from all watercourses.” art’s backyard yesterday morning. They say flooding has become a regular part of life on But the Ontario flooding is an indication their properties in recent weeks. of more serious problems in the area, Burton said.

Residents met with town and LSRCA officials several times over the last year, and council has committed to monitoring the situation.

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off of my mind.”

Although the festival was cancelled due to rain, Adams stayed downtown overnight, before telling friends he was driving back home the next morning, said Piva.

The next thing he heard about Adams was that the police were looking for the 26-yearold former Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School student.

York police investigators discovered Adams’ car on a dirt road behind the townhouses at Bathurst Street and Keith Avenue in Newmarket, June 28.

Although officers refused to divulge any information of what was discovered in the car, Sinclair said he’s heard nothing of significance was found in the vehicle, including a phone or wallet.

Police were also mum on whether Adams’ bank cards have been used since he went missing.

A follow-up ground search by the force’s search and rescue team in the neighbouring woods also proved fruitless.

Piva said everyone involved has been left “drained and scared” trying to imagine where he is or if something has happened to him.

“It’s been a pretty big shock to the community, his friends, the kids and their parents,” he said. “They’ve (the kids) seen it on the news; they keep asking about him. It’s been hard fielding questions from the kids, who all love and miss him. His mom and dad

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are great people. I can only imagine what they’re going through. “ He said he has heard for years from friends, some of them in the NHL, about depression issues, but has never witnessed it first-hand.

“You don’t understand just how serious it is until something like this happens,” he added.

Sinclair explained how important Adams was to him.

“He was my mentor. We are really close because we’re so alike,” said the Aurora Tigers hockey player. “He helped me with my depression. I would always talk to him on and off the ice. He’d listen to the problems I’ve had for the last couple of years. He didn’t really ever share with me, but I knew his advice was first-hand. He told me never to give up. I just hope he’s OK.” Sinclair added he now spends his time trying to spread the message about Adams’ disappearance on social media.

His comments come days after Adams’ former teammates in Blackburn, England created a YouTube video telling how much he meant to them all and how much they wished he would come home.

Piva said when Adams returned to work after leaving hospital, he was his normal, high-energy, “happy-go-lucky” self.

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HISTORY — FIRST WORLD WAR Ernest T. Watson, soldier who attended Newmarket High School

Solving mystery of Newmarket High and First World War heroes

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here is a mystery at Newmarket High School, which is not easily noticed by the everyday observer.

Right outside the school’s front doors and flanking the entrance to the parking lot stand two stone pillars. And mounted on these pillars are plaques, listing the names of those students who sacrificed their lives in the First World War. To some, hearing these pillars even exist might be a new discovery, however, the real mystery lies in the names of two soldiers, Mons W. Gardner and Ernest T. Watson, who are not recognized in Veterans Memorial Park on D’ Arcy Street.

Who were these former Newmarket High School students and what role did they play in the First World War? Mons Wells Gardner was raised in Maple.

He likely boarded in town during his time at Newmarket High – the commute to school every day from that distance on horse and buggy would have been quite different than what current students experience.

Gardner trained in England and arrived as a gunner for 22 Battery at the British front lines in January 1916. The nature of static trench warfare meant those in the artillery assumed a very important role, as they provided the main means of attack against the enemy.

In fact, more soldiers died from shelling than all other causes during the war. On Nov. 10, 1916, a German shell found Gardner’s battery, making a direct hit and killing Gardner, along with four other men. The Newmarket High School student was 23.

Like Gardner, Ernest T. Watson lived outside of Newmarket and grew up in Kettleby.

Watson enlisted shortly after the announcement of war in September 1914.

He travelled to Valcartier, the Canadian training camp north of Quebec City, where he joined the 22nd Saskatchewan Light Horse Cavalry.

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Sylvia Dobesberger and husband Ain Kirves tend to this impressive garden, which was featured as part of the Newmarket Garden Club tour Sunday. The couple toils in several ‘beds’ or gardens, including an evergreen garden, a cacti/alpine garden, a woodland bed/garden and perennial beds, as well as a miniature hosta garden.

Your new ’do can help charities Watson remained in the cavalry throughout the war. In early March 1918, when the Germans broke through the British lines, the British brought together a mass of troops to manage the breech, with cavalry forming units to fill in the gaps. On March 30, 1918, the cavalry made a frontal attack against a line of German machine guns and, despite heavy casualities, forced the Germans back.

History immortalizes the moment as the Last Great Cavalry Charge, but Newmarket High can also remember it as the day former student Ernest Townley Watson died, giving his life to stop the Germans. He was 25.

One hundred years later, we have now solved the mystery of these two young men, remembered on the memorial pillars at Newmarket High, and the role they played in the First World War. It is the mission of the FWWCC to commemorate Newmarket’s First World War veterans and their sacrifice; to educate and engage residents of the Town of Newmarket; and to celebrate the great patriotism of our small town in the First World War. For more information on our town’s history, visit newmarkethistoricalsociety.ca.

— Article by Bob Buchan, vice-president Newmarket Historical Society and Erin Cerenzia, director, Newmarket Historical Society.

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Hairstylist Katherine Rannelli, who operates Nu Yu Hair and Aesthetics, will host a cut-a-thon at Studio M Hair Salon and Spa Saturday.

She hopes to raise more than $5,000 during the event, money that will benefit Camp Quality Southern Ontario, an organization that supports children with cancer and their families. The camp focuses on swimming, hiking, kayaking, storytelling skill building, leadership and friendship development.

And ponytail donations will be accepted for the charitable organization, Locks of Love. Locks provides wigs for children who suffer from medical hair loss.

“This is the first time I’ve done this,” Rannelli said, sitting in the salon last Friday, noting her son and daughter-in-law are involved in Camp Quality. “They got me involved. A lot of young children feel out of the loop without their hair. It just gives them some comfort.”

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 11. Participants will receive a wash, cut and blow-dry, with women charged $35 and men paying $15.

Good Times, a restaurant beside Studio M, will also donate $2 for every plate of food sold during the fundraiser, she said.

“Who doesn’t want to help children?”

Rannelli said.

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Hairstylist Katherine Rannelli, who operates Nu Yu Hair and Aesthetics, will host a cuta-thon at Studio M Hair Salon and Spa Saturday.

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Studio M is at 17080 Bathurst St., Unit 6.

Registration is requested. For more information on the fundraiser, visit Nu Yu’s Facebook page or call 905-955-8040.

Further information on the charities can be found at locksoflove.org or campquality. org.

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TORONTO 2015: York Region venues

Atos Markham Pan Am/Parapan Am Centre LOCATION 16 Main St., Unionville TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Public transit (recommended): Viva Purple to Enterprise/YMCA stop or GO train/bus routes 70, 71 or GO 407 East bus route 51, 52, 54.

Cycling: Bicycle parking is available at the southwest corner of Main Street Unionville and Enterprise Drive.

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SPORTS Badminton: Mixed doubles, men’s and women’s doubles, men’s and women’s singles — July 11 to 16 Table tennis: Men’s and women’s team, men’s and women’s singles — July 19 to 21 (team), July 22 to 25 (singles) Water polo: Men’s and women’s — July 7 to 15

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Driving: General parking is available off Warden Avenue SPORTS Golf: Mixed team, men’s and women’s individual — July 16 to 19

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Purple Turtle Art Festival Saturday, July 11, 2015, 10am - 5pm • Sunday, July 12, 2015, 10am - 4pm Many of our local artists and artisans, as well as those from other areas in Ontario, will be displaying their outstanding paintings, sculptures, pottery, glass, jewellery, native arts, photography and woodcraft.

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TORONTO 2015: Aurora, Newmarket & East Gwillimbury athletes

Local competitors aim to shine close to home T

here is something about a hometown star that makes the rest of the community walk with a slightly quicker pace, a sense of pride and, well, perhaps even a chance to boast “I knew them when…”

Here are the athletes we will be able to claim as our own at the Pan Am Games over the next couple of weeks.

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Sport: 4x100m women’s relay Age: 21 Entering senior year on scholarship at Syracuse University, where she won 60m indoor title at Atlantic Coast Conference indoor championships last season … Member of Flying Angels Track Club … Graduate of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School in Aurora Latest results: Fifth in 100m at Canadian national championships in Edmonton Compete date: July 24 (semifinals) and 25 (final) Venue: CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletic Stadium, York University To read more on Shaina Harrison, visit bit.ly/1Hg9rAM.

Sport: Rhythmic gymnastics Age: 16 Placed second all-around at 2015 Elite Canada behind Pan Am Games teammate Patricia Bezzoubenko; had second-place marks for ball and ribbon routines … Finished seventh all-around at 2014 Pan American championships … Member of Newmarket-based Silhouettes of York club … Attends Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School in Aurora Compete date: July 17 to 20 Venue: Toronto Coliseum To read more on Carmen Whelan, visit bit.ly/1IFlbyX.

Sport: Cycling — men’s team pursuit Age: 38 Set a Canadian hour record at Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton this spring … Member of Canada’s fourth-place team at 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland … Started cycling competitively at 27 … Oldest member of Canada’s 24-member cycling team … Owns Real Deal Racing; trains riders in all disciplines Compete date: July 16 to 18 Venue: Mattamy National Cycling Centre, Milton.

To read more on Ed Veal, visit bit.ly/1MffqqH.

Sport: Men’s baseball Age: 36 Batting .281 in 203 at-bats over 62 games this season for Triple-A Colorado Sky Sox of Pacific Coast League … Helped Canada to fourth place at Athens Olympics in 2004 … Has represented Canada in three World Baseball Classics … Utilityman has service with Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals since making major league debut in 2005 with Braves … Selected in 39th round of 1997 draft by Texas Rangers out of Galveston Community College …

Played minor baseball in Newmarket Baseball Association … Graduate of Newmarket High School Compete date: July 11 to 19; first game in seven-team round robin is July 11 versus Dominican Republic Venue: President’s Choice Ballpark, Ajax To read more on Pete Orr, visit bit.ly/1NOUF5I.

Follow all the athletes’ progress at www.yorkregion.com/panam.

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TORONTO 2015: Shooting for success

Westlake aims to be right on target during Pan Am Games

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t’s no surprise Lt. Shannon Westlake is excited about competing in the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games.

That said, it will be imperative she maintains an even keel, at least until the completion of her event. After all, when a steady trigger finger is vital to success, body control is no small item.

No twitching, please.

“An adrenaline rush in other sports is a good thing, but you need to manage your heart rate,” said Westlake, 29, the top-ranked Canadian for the women’s rifle 50m three position event to be held at the brand new Toronto International Trap and Skeet Club in Innisfil. “If it goes up, my sights are moving.”

Trouble is, the bull, or target, is not even the width of two bullets.

Each competitor fires her rifle from prone, kneeling and standing positions at 50 metres. Each position includes 20 shots, with 10 points awarded for each hit in the 60-shot arsenal. The total score is out of 600.

Competitors are limited to two hours and 15 minutes to complete their allotment of shots and that includes equipment adjustments and preparation.

“It’s all about organization and knowing when you’re ready to shoot and managing time,” said the former Keswick resident, who graduated York University with a bachelor’s degree in health studies and later received a bachelor of education degree from Lakehead University. “You don’t want to be left with having to shoot 20 times in the last five minutes.”

She will compete in a field of 27 athletes in the women’s rifle three-position event (3-20). The top eight scores from qualifying advance to the final, to be held July 18.

“It takes a lot of hard work to focus and concentrate on one task at a time, obviously,” said Westlake, who earned her Pan Am berth at the Championship of the Americas competition this spring at Fort Benning, Georgia. “The idea of our sport is to not use muscles to support the rifle. We want to use bone, but in standing, you don’t have that support.

“It’s all about holding everything together and being completely still to hit a stationary target. It’s difficult to hold it together for two hours and as soon as your focus goes away from that task of a perfect shot, you won’t shoot a 10. It’s all based on a final score, but you can’t think of your score.”

Westlake served as a member of the Queen’s York Rangers 2799 army cadet corps in Aurora for seven years. That’s where she first picked up a rifle as a 12-year-old.

Keswick’s Shannon Westlake will compete in the women’s 50m rifle three position event at the Toronto International Trap and Skeet Club in Innisfil during the Pan Am Games.

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark Currently, she is an area cadet advisor for Western Ontario who resides with her family in St. Thomas.

Beyond the Pan Am Games, Westlake and teammate Sharon Bowes, a four-time Olympian, will shoot to secure Canada a spot for the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Competition for that berth comes later this summer at world championships to be held at Camp Perry, Ohio.

Westlake will ultimately compete for that potential berth in a domestic competition.

However, she can’t let any of that impact her game in the present.

“This is a step towards the Olympics one day,” said Westlake, referring to the Pan Am Games and her first major multi-sport event.

“Rio and Tokyo (2020) are big goals.

“This is a stepping stone to the next level of events, but it’s certainly a great opportunity to get into a large competition on home ground. It’s a bit more pressure to be in Canada.”

It’ll be a difficult task against stiff competition for Westlake, who has only six years’ experience in the standing and kneeling disciplines. She notes the highly regarded United States, for example, will send fulltime athletes.

“Every country will be sending their best,” she said. “The Americans are definitely going to be strong. It’s their full-time job to train.

“I try not to pay attention to others because I know I can only affect my own performance,” said Westlake, who placed third at the Canadian championships in 2014.

She, on the other hand, works full-time, gets home to spend time with her husband and young son, then squeezes in maybe an hour of practice in the evening.

Her schedule this summer also includes the world long-range championships at Camp Perry in Ohio.

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York Region Children’s Fund, with a focus on happier childhoods and brighter futures, raises funds to provide compassionate aid, educational support, and childhood enrichment such as summer camp and recreational activities for children and youth involved with York CAS. With the community’s support, kids who have faced abuse, neglect, or other threats to their well-being will have more of the same opportunities that should be available to all children in York Region. To learn more, visit www.yorkregionchildrensfund.org

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Thursday, July 30th, 2015 | The Club at Bond Head @ 11am $620 per Foursome (includes lunch, gift bag & dinner) Proceeds go towards Special Olympics Ontario Call 905-830-4947 or ljohnston.yrpa@rogers.com

To advertisers: Dr. Brian Croppo (dentist), TaxPartners, Sanka Wijeratne (Lawyer), Lena Singh (Investors Group), Mechanic on Duty, Wasim Jarrah, MPP Chris Ballard, Steve & Adele’s nofrills, Town of Newmarket, Metroland Media and Regional Councillor John Taylor, Merit Travel and Newmarket Lions Club To all our guests,vendors, artists, dignitaries and the staff and Councils of the Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury To all our volunteers and organizers for their priceless commitment To all who donated to the Newmarket Food Pantry.

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Tragically on August 2nd, 2007, Rob was killed in the line of duty, while attempting an arrest in the Town of Markham. On behalf of the members of the York Regional Police Association we wish to honour Rob’s memory, his passion for golf, and the Special Olympics.

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Musicians, performers add flare to Pan Am fest Exciting, diverse lineup on stage in free shows July 11-19 during Markham’s GlobalFest OUR pan Am ambassador It’s almost party time.

Starting Saturday, GlobalFest will bring music, food, dancing and fun to the street.

“It’s music mania, it’s culture mania, it’s family mania, it’s community mania,” said Jully Black who will be headlining the main stage Saturday night. “Come one, come all, have a good time,” From July 11 to 19, Main Street Unionville South will host 95 shows and 600 artists from 41 countries.

Black lives in Markham and is looking forward to playing for the home crowd.

“It’s nice to have my family close by,” she said, adding her mom does not always have the opportunity to see her concerts in downtown Toronto.

Black is excited to be part of the Pan Am events.

“Everybody expects T.O. 2015 to be about Toronto, but Pan Am has spread across so

many awesome cities,” she said. “When Markham offered, I had to say yes, this is where it is home.”

She did admit it was a little strange to see her face on one of the promotional billboards in Markham.

“I did a double take,” she said, adding her success is still surprising.

“It will always be a surprise to me,” she said.

“This is my passion, it’s my purpose, I did absolutely nothing to earn this gift of song so I don’t want to take it for granted.”

While the Pan Am and Parapan Am games put a lot of focus on athletes and sport, GlobalFest will be highlighting the cultural side of this multinational event.

And it gives people in Markham a chance to experience the festivities first hand. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Black.

Jully will be part of the opening night ceremonies and performing on stage at July 11 at 8:30 p.m.

— Laura Finney

Jully Black headlines GlobalFest’s opening night July 11.

Last 3 nights of GlobalFest close with fireworks, July 17, 18 and 19.

Other Attractions

Shawn Desman: A singer, songwriter, dancer and a television personality - Shawn Desman can do it all. Desman’s accolades include a Platinum album, JUNO and MMVA Awards and he has been recognized at the Canadian Screen Awards and at the Reel World Film Festival. Recently inducted into the Portuguese-Canadian Walk of Fame, Desman’s talent, charisma and let’s not forget those good looks, have inspired and entertained audiences worldwide. Shawn Desman will be hitting the GlobalFest stage on Saturday, July 18 at 8:30 p.m.

Jarvis Church: Canadian R&B singersongwriter and producer and is the lead singer for the R&B-pop group The Philosopher Kings. Jarvis Church also released three solo albums in 2002, 2008, and 2012 with accolades. He also has a keen eye for talent, and has played the role of producer and mentor for other Canadian artists such as Nelly Furtado and K’Naan. His own musical talent has been described as distinctly soulful and his latest work has fittingly been a tribute to Sam Cooke, an icon of soul music (2012).

Jarvis will be on the GlobalFest stage opening night at 7 p.m.

Splash’N Boots: 2014/2015 JUNO Award Nominees, Splash’N Boots is a well renowned musical duo. Nick Adams and Taes Leavitt have performed over 2,000 shows world-wide with shows in countries including Canada, Australia and Western Europe.

Splash’N Boots have released eighteen music videos (eight of them were picked up by Treehouse TV!). As proud supporters of Sick Kids Hospital, Splash’N Boots aim is to put a smile on every child’s face. The duo will be entertaining on Family Day, July 19 at 6 p.m.

Watch your kids as they enjoy themselves and play with a variety of fun and engaging activities in the designated Kid Zone.

Have a Taste of Pan Am from one of the many food vendors, and take a break in the Beer Tent and relax with a beverage while watching or wait for the next performance.

Shop, talk and view the work of artisans from around the world.

Kids Zone The kids zone will be open each day from 5 to 10 p.m • Face Painting • Balloon Making • Sports Activities • Giant-Sized Board Games • Hands-On Art Activities by Varley Art Gallery • Pachi Green Screen Photo Booth by Markham Public Libraries

Want more?

Get the full GlobalFest schedule at bit.ly/1LSe5YT.

• Summer Reading Club Activity by Markham Public Libraries • Milk Bag Weaving by the Sustainability Department • Activities from the Markham Museum • Circus Buskers – jugglers, stilt walkers • “Circus Interactive Activity Zone” with Heath Tarlin Entertainment – weekends only 1 to 5 p.m.

Artisans • Pottery • Jewelry • Visual Arts • Arts & Crafts • Dance Demonstrations • Pan Am official Booth • City of Markham Booth Tastes of Pan Am • Canadian • Chinese • Korean • Caribbean • Mexican • Louisiana Style cooking – The Swamp Girls (July 17 only)

stop, shop + dine.

Thank you for supporting our local shops and businesses on Davis Drive. If you haven’t visited us recently, come and check out what we have in store.

We’re open for business and we’re stocked up with a wide variety of products and services. Our staff are ready to help you find just what you need. After all, we’re your neighbours too – Shop Davis!

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Go ‘Around the World’ in Newmarket Take a trip to Newmarket’s Around the World Multicultural Event July 19.

The sixth annual event takes place at Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., from noon to 8:30 p.m. There will be international cuisine, music and dance, heri-

tage displays, and storytelling, among other activities. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held at the nearby Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall.

For information on performers, vendors and schedules, visit newmarket.ca.

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Administrative Assistant 35 hours per week - August to June annually

Reporting jointly to the Director of Senior School and the Director of Residential Life and Health Services, the Administrative Assistant has the responsibility to provide administrative support to the Middle and Senior Schools, the Residences and HealthServices. Inthisnewlycreatedrole,theincumbentwillassistwithavarietyofadministrative tasks including gathering information for newsletters, collection of permission forms, scheduling, database management, coordination of travel plans for residence activities and student leaves.

The Administrative Assistant assists with the planning and organization of a number of events including Curriculum Night, Parent/Teacher Interviews, Open Houses, Introduction to Grade 9 Day and similar events. The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for both Directors including filing, word processing, meeting minutes, scheduling and generating reports.

This position requires excellent verbal communication, organizational and problem solving skills, strong computer skills, along with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an excellent rapport with all constituents. This position requires a high level of customer service and professionalism. The successful candidate will bring a post-secondary education in Administration, and a minimum of 2 years of related experience preferably in a boarding school environment. The annual work schedule will be mid-August to end of June.

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send a resume no later than July 17, 2015 to Human Resources: humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

NEW YEAR! NEW POSSIBILITIES! is seeking

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Generous compensation plan.

Benefits package and company vehicle plan available.

No experience necessary.

Willing to train the right individual.

Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.

Fax resume Attn: Sales Manager 905-953-2895 or email: sales@newmarkettoyota.ca

Eagles Nest Golf Club is now hiring for the following positions:

• Banquet Servers • Beverage Carts • Turf Dept

Must be available FULL TIME August through to November

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED Servicing York Region and Francobus Schools

No Experience Necessary.

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or e-mail jmohi@sharpbus.com Or apply in person: 540-A Oster Lane, Concord We are an equal opportunity employer.

Please forward your resume to general@eaglesnestgolf.com No telephone inquiries

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Sewer Line Video Inspection (CCTV) Operators, Sewer Flusher Truck Operators and Apprentice Operators for Benko Sewer Service.

Clean and valid G license for CCTV Operators; D license for Flusher Operators Send resume: edtremblay@benkoservice.com Attention: Ed Tremblay

COUNTER SALES REPRESENTATIVE B u c h n e r M a n u f a c t u r i n g I n c. i s a m a j o r Canadian supplier of building products. We currently have a permanent, full-time position available at our Newmarket retail outlet for a counter sales representative. Must be an experienced sales representative with produc t k nowledge or who possesses a b a c k gro u n d i n e x te r i o r f i n i s h b u i l d i n g products. Duties to include the following: • •

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Service customers (counter and on the phone) Create quotes and enter orders through our point of sale system Deposit customer payments Maintain showroom Responsible for opening/closing of showroom General warehouse duties including picking orders and restocking

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills and as well, be mathematically inclined.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft O u t l o o k , E x c e l a n d Wo r d i s e s s e n t i a l .

Forklift experience and valid certification would be a definite asset.

Interested candidates may apply via fax, email or through the Careers section of our Company website at: www.buchnermfg.com to the attention of:J. Terry, Human Resources Fax: 905-836-1552 Email: jodit@buchnermfg.com

The Briars Resort & Spa is accepting enthusiastic, service oriented applicants for immediate open positions. • Dining Room Supervisor • Dining Room Servers • Nightman/Security • Babysitters Resume and cover letter accepted by email or fax. We thank all applicants, however only those selected will be contacted. Please visit our website for details. THE BRIARS RESORT 55 Hedge Road, Jackson's Point Fax:905-722-9698 Email: hr@briars.ca www.briars.ca Hockey Instructors Wanted

Pfaff Audi Vaughan is recruiting

• No experience required, Will train suitable applicants • Vehicle preferred Call Ted: (705)733-8873

LICENSED TECHNICIANS

Golf Course in Tottenham has positions available for:

Submit a resume to: hr@pfaffauto.com

Small Engine Mechanic, Line Cook, Breakfast Cook, Food & Beverage Server, Part-time Banquet Servers.

Afternoon shift-, Monday to Friday Flat Rate + $3.00 premium

Please send resume to: annette@woodingtonlake.com

Parker Cleaners FULL TIME PRESSER

Must be able to work weekends.

Experience preferred Call Joe 905-727-8122

Places of Worship

Places of Worship

Meat/ Food Processor is hiring • Production Help for Sausage Kitchen • Packaging Help • Cleaner/Material Handler

Available asap. Will train. gourmetsausage@bellnet.ca or fax to (905)727-1019

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

SCRAP CARS CALL ME!!!

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Top scrap prices paid!!!

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Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers.

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8 Aubrey Ave. ~ 905.773.3904

A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid.

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

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7 days a week!

Mini vans ~ Autos ~ Trucks Picked up.

Auctions & Sales

DOUBLE DAY AUCTION SALE

Wed., July 15 & Thur., July 16 @ 6:30pm

POLLARDS AUCTION BARN

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

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

905-722-3112 SUTTON 905-476-5160 www.pollardsauctions.com

*Over 45 yrs. exp., certified personal property appraisers*

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� Bring your Child to Work � School Holidays Off & Weekends Off � Competitive Wage – we are one of the highest paying school bus companies in York Region!

Concrete company requires HARD WORKING INDIVIDUAL for a full time indoor position.

-Able to lift 75 lbs.

-Forklift license an asset -Hourly wage $13 to start -Clean G license/able to drive standard truck Apply in person: 48 Sluse Rd., Unit 1, Holland Landing Ask for Dave

required for Busy practice.

Digital imaging, various office duties, paperless experience an asset.

Ortho experience also an asset.

Email resume lmcintyre@liveddm.com

Furniture company in Concord seeks an

allegrodanceacademy@live.ca

Send resume to: frank@qualityandcompany.com

STARTING PAY RATE $15/HR FORWARD RESUME TO: stepone@rogers.com

Mortgages/Loans

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right n o w. R a t e s s t a r t a t P r i m e . E q u i t y counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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Houses for Sale

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Please send resumes to nunzio.piccinni@newroadsgm.com or drop off at 18100 Yonge St., Newmarket 309A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN

& 5th Year APPRENTICE

Min. 3 yrs. industrial, commercial and residential exp. required.

Dan Trautman Electric Please fax resume to 905-895-6593 or email: pebc@rogers.com Only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

Full time

VEHICLE DETAILER/ CAR JOCKEY now being hired at

Twin Hills Ford.

Must have valid G license.

Call 905-884-4441

to help prepare quotes under direction of a manager. Strong typing and Microsoft Office Suite skills required.

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STAKEOUT Dining Room &

Lounge, in Stouffville, is looking for EXPERIENCED WAITERS & BARTENDERS (Minimum 5 years experience) DISHWASHERS & HOSTESES Apply in person: 5402 Main St., Stouffville or call 905-642-5557 or email: roger@stakeoutdining.com

Apartments, Condos For Sale

Apartments, Condos For Sale

LESLIE/ MULOCK Penthouse Condo, Bogart Mill, 2 bed, 2 bath, south side view. 1015sq ft, one u/g parking space, solarium, covered balcony. $397,000 Or Best Offer 705-756-8174 Antiques & Collectibles

Antiques & Collectibles

FREE PROFESSIONAL appraisal and/or purchase of your collectibles. Let us help you realize today's prices for your valuables. Old toys, collectibles, music memorabilia, trading cards. One piece or large collection. Online and international sales expertise.

Established in York Region since 1989. Vern Strom 905-252-8376, itsadeal@hotmail.com Home Renovations

Home Renovations

www.PropertyFixerUppers.com Courtesy Brent Hillis, Sales Rep, Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage.

Independently owned and operated. 905-715-2762

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

$294K - $501K

FREE List with pics, addresses, & details

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

Custom home builder is looking for construction labourers with 3 + years experience in all aspects of home building and renovations. Must have own vehicle.

Please submit resume to: pat@thebirkshiregroup.com or call 416.560.2117

Fully qualified Dance Instructors wanted for Dance Studio in Georgina

REQUIRED

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

required Monday to Friday, 6:30am-4:30pm. Must have G license, clean abstract and basic mental math skills.

Newmarket, Gorham Street location.

Email resume to: vishak1208@gmail.com or call 905-898-4333, 416-884-3475

Full time DENTAL ASSISTANT

GENERAL LABOURERS

Please send resumes to GTAEJOBS@clintar.com or fax 416-291-6792

Skilled Labourers Residential Construction

Professional Dog Trainers/handlers with min 5 years' experience.

Required immediately! Cleaners with experience comfortable cleaning a kennel, and RVT's. Excellent wage, full benefits, 6 day working week, 42 hours/wk.

Email resume to: Georgette Dunn jobs@dogtales.ca

Work to commence late August

(2 yr Experience and min G Licence)

2 COFFEE TRUCK DRIVERS

Sod farm has an openings for a TRACTOR DRIVER for farm tractor work including mowing, etc.

Ph: 905-476-4361 Fax: 905-476-0192 Email: info@brouwersod.com Keswick

Part time or Full Time depending on availability and qualifications. Must be fluent with the workings of a fully competitive dance studio.

Email resume and inquiries to:

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leaders & Crew Members

Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required.

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

Full Time GENERAL LABOURERS & MUSHROOM PICKERS for Sharon Mushroom Farm.

Apply in person between 10am-3pm 20744 Kennedy Rd., Sharon

PERMANENT PART-TIME CAR WASH/LOT PERSON Valid driver's license, clean record.

An eye for detail. Nights & Saturdays.

Suitable for student. Year round.

15795 Yonge St., Aurora (905)841-1400 millband@sterneacura.com

(2 yr Experience and min G Licence)

RECE and Assistant Teachers for Before and After School positions required for Newmarket area centres.

High Speed Hockey is growing again and looking for hockey instructors to teach both skating and shooting. The ideal candidates will have had junior or college level playing experience, be outgoing and love working with kids. This is part time work. Positions are available for both the summer and fall. We can schedule around your other commitments.

Send resume to info@highspeedhockey.ca

GENERAL LABOURER/ INSTALLERS PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (PSW) HOME SUPPORT WORKERS Choose from a variety of full-time & part-time positions within York Region & South Simcoe areas.

Apply online at: chats.on.ca/careers 905-713-3373 ext 6035 1-877-725-3208

In York Region including Newmarket, Aurora, Georgina, Stouffville & Markham

We are welcoming applicants for Summer operations from York Region and Scarborough POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Construction Crew Leaders & Members

MR. CROWN MOULDING HOUSE & CONDO SPECIALIST

Affordable Crown Moulding Professionally Installed in one day.

Quotation takes 10 minutes.

For references Google Mr. Crown Moulding and see 34 reviews

Call: 416-738-4750

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DRY CLEANING centre in Medicine Hat Alberta voted #1 in the city 2 years running.

2 locations. Turn key business for sale includes building, equipment, land & phone number. Excellent experienced staff in place. Land has clean phase 3 environmental assessment report. In business for 65 successful years. Owner is retiring and will train new owners for 6 weeks. $950,000 all in share sale.

Call Gerry 403-548-0757 Articles for Sale (Misc.)

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

MOVING SALE- Unique diningroom set, walnut. Antique bedroom set.

Antique desk. Much more!!!

Email: dcarey239@gmail.com

Building Equipment/ Materials

Building Equipment/ Materials

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Special Services

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DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. For details, check out our website. www.disabilitygroupcanada.com or call us today at 1-888-875-4787

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DOWNTOWN RICH'D Hill- Beautiful two bedroom apt. avai. Sept. 1st $1,500/mth incl. central air, 5 appliances, heat, water and one parking. 905 224 3264

AURORAD o w n t o w n Yo n g e S t . 1 b e d r o o m .

Upper bright with heat. Appliances.

N o s m o k i n g. N o p e t s. N o p a r k i n g.

Immediate. $1050+ hydro. Call Ron 416-605-7457

NEWMARKET- 2 bdrm basement, large LR in Woodland Hill area. Near shopping, 5 min walk to Upper Canada Mall. Separate entrance, 1 parking, laundry, dishwasher, high-speed internet. No smoking/ pets. References. First/ last. $1199 inclusive.

Aug. 1. 905-392-1992.

BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking. No smoking/ no dogs. $875+ utilities.

Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm, 905-778-8228 after 6pm.

NEWMARKET- QUIET building.

Water & heating included. Large 2 bedroom apts. From $1100.

Non-smoking 647-704-0220.

NEWMARKET- LARGE 2 bedroom walkout basement, living/ diningroom, appliances, laundry, parking.

Backyard. $1200+. (416)721-6001

BRADFORD- 3 bedroom upper, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking.

No smoking/ no dogs. $1200+ utilities.

Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm, 905-778-8228 after 6pm.

BOND HEAD Place- Large 3 bedroom, eat in kitchen, fenced yard, parking. $1100+.

Paul Hawkins, Century 21 Heritage, 905-955-5340

AURORA - 1 bedroom bright basement, separate entrance. Walking distance to Yonge/ GO train. Parking, laundry, gas fireplace. $1100 inclusive. Suits single professional. Available August 1st. No smoking/ pets. 416-994-6162

HOLLAND LANDING -Small 1 bedroom, newly renovated $650+. Upstairs 2 bedroom w/laundry $900+.

Non-smoking/ pets. Excellent references only. 416-287-1093

BRADFORD- 4 bedroom, upper level, living/ diningroom, laundry room, new appliances, 3 bathrooms.

Large deck. Garage. Parking. $1700+. (416)399-8911

AU R O R A - YO N G E / We l l i n g t o n .

Renovated, clean, bright 2 bedroom, 1 . 5 b a t h s , h a r d w o o d , l a u n d r y, appliances, a/c. No smoking, no pets. $950+. 416-561-5864.

KESWICK 3 bedroom+ den. Large, bright, above store.

No dogs. References required.

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Moe Buckle had magnetic personality

BY CHRIS TRABER

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he quantity and heartfelt quality of the condolences sent to Maurice “Moe�

Buckle’s family following his passing May 14, 2015 at 71, are more than tributes; they also serve as poignant characterizations of the beloved Keswick man’s life.

Personally and professionally, Moe, as most called him, had a legion of connections, son Chris Buckle said. “He had a network of people over the span of his life,� he recalled. “He had a lot of friends and acquaintances.�

Moe had a magnetic personally, his son recalled. “He had a calming, warm presence,� he said. “He was always inviting you in. Congenial, serious, fun, he was all of the above as appropriate for the occasion. “He was a jokester who enjoyed a good laugh and a good party.�

Moe was also a respected professional.

A former police officer, he served on both Metro Toronto and York Regional Police forces. He worked for Dawson’s Marina in Keswick for several years and, for the past 22 years, successfully managed and consulted at Traffic Ticket Advocates in Newmarket. Chris continues to work at the company, providing legal services specializing in Highway Traffic Act offences.

As a licenced paralegal with the Upper Canada Law Society and longtime member of the Institute of Agents at Court, he actively defended traffic ticket matters in

Moe Buckle (centre) and his sons, Chris and Brad. court since 1993. Moe was well known and respected throughout the GTA and surrounding area, for providing professional representation.

He worked until the end, Chris said, adding his father instilled invaluable life lessons. “He always said if you put the time and effort in, you’ll get it back,� he said. “He was never a slacker. He worked for everything he had.�

Commiserations poured in. “A great man that in a lot of ways was larger than life and had a big heart to match,� wrote Debo-

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rah Cherry. “He enjoyed life and helped many in many ways during his life.� “Maurice was a special soul and will be greatly missed,� Michael and Katherine Fuchs said. “He was a true gentleman, always smiling and very professional to the court clerks,� Janet Mills offered. “He will be remembered for a very long time.� “He was a sage man with a twinkle in his eye, always ready to lend a helping hand,� Trina Wood said. “Moe’s enthusiasm for life set a standard for us all.�

Jim Oates noted that Moe was

Celebrate a life well lived!

“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.�

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.POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ BN UP QN r r 5PMM 'SFF r 'BY 'PS EFMJWFSZ RVFTUJPOT QMFBTF DPOUBDU DONKERS, Henry Frank Went peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Predeceased by his wife, Mary Donkers and much loved by his children, Wilma (Cros), Mary Ann (Wayne), Josie, Frances (Graham, predeceased) and Tony (Bev). Precious and fun loving Opa to Brendon, Scott (Philippa), Kerry (Jeff), Blair (Julia),Lindsay (Andrew), John (Nickee), Robyn (Brock), Justine (Brendan), Sydney, Nicole and Lee. He loved and entertained great-grandchildren, Sienna, Lincoln, Devon, Jacob, Cash, Preston, Barnaby and Ryan.

Born to Jacobus and Wilhelmina Donkers in Mariahout, Holland in 1925, he was the 8th child of 14, 12 of them boys. His mother passed away when he was 6. He was the first of his family to immigrate to Canada in 1950, and married the love of his life, Mary (Riet) in 1951. Always first a family man, entrepreneur, joker and teaser, hard worker and social, he will be lovingly remembered as a kind, gentle, and thankful man in his later years. His children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren adored him. We want to thank the staff at both Alexander Muir and Bradford Valley for their wonderful care and support.

Family and friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton, 17955 Leslie Street, Newmarket on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Beaverton.

BOND, Lloyd John "GONE FISHING"

With our deepest sympathy we must announce the passing of the dearest most precious friend on this earth, Lloyd John Bond, of Quinte West in his 86th year. Dear son of the late Gordon John Bond and Grace Williams. Survived by his sister Doreen McIntosh (late Donald) of Newmarket. Predeceased by his brothers Donald Bond (Janet) and Gerald Bond (Ruth). A wonderful man who loved to farm and fish. He cared for his beautiful dog Angel and every animal around him. He will always be remembered by family and friends.

The farm will continue to grow with all his love. Following cremation, a service will be held at the farm (133 Hellyer Rd. Quinte West) on July 11th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Lloyd will be laid to rest at a later date in Port Perry.

Arrangements entrusted to JOHN R. BUSH FUNERAL HOME, 80 Highland Ave. Belleville (613-968-5588). In lieu of flowers please make any donations t o To r o n t o S i c k K i d s i n L l o y d ' s memory.

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The family of Brian Million invite you to join us in celebrating his life Tuesday, July 14th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Executive Lounge at The Cardinal Golf Club, 2740 Davis Drive West, King, Ontario.

ROBERTS, John T. R. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Mackenzie Health Centre, Richmond Hill in his 7 6 t h y e a r. L o v i n g h u s b a n d o f Beverly. Beloved father of Terry, Dawne, Kirk and the late Scott.

Proud grandfather of Justin, Jason, B r a n d o n , C h r i s t o p h e r, D a n i e l l e , Sarah, Justin, Shayna, and Taylor.

Great-grandfather to his first grandchild Alayla. Dear brother of Rhae and Maureen and son of the late John and Phyllis. A special thanks to the staff at Mackenzie Health Centre and especially Dr. Redstone for their care. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket for visitation on Friday, July 10, 2015 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. followed by a funeral service in the chapel. Interment at Aurora C e m e t e r y. I f d e s i r e d , m e m o r i a l donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada. www.roadhouseandrose.com TIMBERS, Joan

Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Monday, June 29, 2015.

J o a n Ti m b e r s ( n e e B o w e r s ) o f Bradford at 68 years of age. Beloved wife of late Mansell (John) Timbers.

Loving mother of Donna (Bruce) Gowers, Ronald (Joanne) Redmond and Marjorie Redmond. Proud Nanny of Kristie; Joshua, Justin, Jacquline; Victoria and Thomas. Cherished Great Nanny of Wesley. Dear sister of late John Bowers (Gloria), late Marjorie (Jim) Patchett, Roy (Kelly) Bowers, late Isabel Bowers and Diane (late Harold) Miller. Joan will be fondly remembered by her family and friends.

Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for a memorial visitation on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 2-4 p.m.

HOWES, Jim Alfred Larry (Owner of Deal Taxi, Former owner of Foodmaster Catering- Scarborough, Aljim Courier, Scarborough & Breakaway Fuels, Sutton, ON) Peacefully at The Bridge Hospice, Warkworth July 2, 2015 in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Alfreeda Dunk of Trent River for over 48 years.

Dear father of Jim Jr. (Priscilla) of Havelock & Dustin (Melissa) of Virginia, ON. Grandpa will be sadly missed by Ryan, Santana & Caleb. Brother of Alice Strong (Les). Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Family and friends gathered at BRETT FUNERAL CHAPEL, HAVELOCK, from 12-1pm on Saturday, July 4, 2015. A funeral service followed in the chapel at 1pm.

Interment Norwood Asphodel Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to The Bridge Hospice, Warkworth or a charity of choice.

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ROBSON, Bruce Arnold Peacefully at Reachview Village, Uxbridge on Monday, July 6th, 2015.

Beloved husband of the late Jessie (nee Mitchell). Dear father of Bruce and his wife Paula and grandfather of Jacqueline and Brittany. Brother of Roy and the late George, Norm, Rolph, Margaret, Louise, Les, Earl & Ron.

always a gentleman who treated everyone with respect. “He was well respected by members of the paralegal community, court staff and members of the judiciary,� he said. “We will miss seeing him on a daily basis at the courts in York Region.�

Joanne and Marty Allain wrote, “Moe’s presence was a gift to us all,�

Anne and George England were his next door neighbours and friends on Bob Lake, where they enjoyed meals, drinks and good times together for many years. “He was always there to lend Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share.

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a hand and share a laugh,� they wrote. “He could walk up that long stairway from the lake carrying a canoe and not be out of breath. We envied his strength.�

Daughter-in-law Kelly Buckle said Moe’s twin grandchildren, Keira and Carter, 9, were the centre point of his life. “They called him Papa,� she said. “He was always a fun Papa, ready to teach them anything.�

Chris and his brother, Brad, will miss their father’s presence the most they said haltingly. “I’m sure a lot of people will agree with us,� Chris said.

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Daughter of Rhonda and Gord has completed her OSSD on the principal's honour roll, June 2015.

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PEGG, Phyllis Peacefully passed away at Newmarket Health Centre on Friday, July 3, 2015.

Phyllis Pegg (nee Marles) of Mt. Albert in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Murray Pegg. Loving mother of l a te P a u l ( M a r y - E l l e n ) P e g g a n d Treava Pegg (Juan Del Valle). Dear sister of late Irvin (late Clemens) Marles, late Glen (late Helen) Marles and Audrey (Ken) Blunt. Phyllis will also be lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews.

F r i e n d s c a l l e d a t S K WA R C H U K FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Albert for visitation on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 1 p.m. until the time of a funeral service held in the Chapel at 2 p.m.

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Congratulations to Nastassia Leheniuk and Zachary Leheniuk. Nastassia has graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering and Zachary from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Law and the Accreditation of Highest Honours.

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Your Region, Thursday, July 9, 2015

Smiles greet Stanley Cup during Southlake visit

By Chris Simon

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Carson Palmer loves to cheer on the Chicago Blackhawks.

So, when the Stanley Cup visited the pediatric department at Southlake Regional Health Centre yesterday, the Bradford resident was happy to don the red jersey of his favourite team.

Along with staff and other patients at the hospital, Carson, 10, had the opportunity to pose for a photo alongside the cup.

“It’s great,” he said. “It’s a good memory to have.”

The cup was also set up in Southlake’s pediatric oncology clinic.

Blackhawks assistant coach Mike Kitchen, who lives in Aurora, decided to bring the cup to Southlake. Traditionally, every member of the cup-winning team is allowed to keep the trophy for 24 hours.

He took the same step when Chicago captured the cup in 2013.

“Our goal is to share it with as many people as we can,” he said, noting his plans for the most recent cup visit includ-

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ed stops at a Newmarket-area golf course and a cottage in Coboconk. “To put smiles on faces; that’s what we’re here to do. It’s tremendous we’re able to come here two out of three years. It’s a special moment.”

The young patients may also be inspired by the cup, which is a symbol of dedication and commitment, chief of pediatrics Dr. Charmaine van Schaik, said.

“It just gives them the perspective of goals and achievements and working toward a process that you put hard work into for a positive outcome,” she said.

“It represents going for it and achieving your goals. It’s probably not the most rewarding day to have to stay in hospital, so being able to have an opportunity like this certainly brightens it. It’ll bring a positive aspect to their memories of hospital care.”

Kitchen agrees.

“It’s very difficult to get in the playoffs; you have to give the players a lot of credit for what they go through,” he said. “It’s quite an accomplishment to play with that intensity for two and a half months.”

Southlake patient Maggie Ostrowski and boyfriend Evan Arbic check out the Stanley Cup.

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Newmarket’s Dermott living childhood dream with Leafs

BY ADAM NIGHTINGALE

Special to YRMG

Many professional athletes tell a similar story.

As a child, they envision themselves being drafted by and playing for their hometown team. They put all of their time and energy into securing a spot next to their favourite players.

While very few ever get to live that dream, some do.

Travis Dermott, a native of Newmarket, is one of the lucky ones.

The Toronto Maple Leafs pushed his dream a step closer to reality on June 27 when they used the 34th overall pick to select the Erie Otters defenceman.

A life-long Maple Leafs fan, Dermott was still tingling with excitement on Tuesday morning as he and more than 30 other prospects took to the ice at the MasterCard Centre in Etobicoke for the first day of rookie camp.

“For me, the chance to get drafted by the Leafs is unreal” said Dermott. “I watched them growing up, went to games and it was unreal when they called my name.”

To further show his devotion to the Maple Leafs, Dermott tweeted a picture of his bedroom shortly after he was selected. No surprise that there were plenty of Maple Leafs’ logos.

While Dermott admits he’s donned the blue and white jersey before, pulling the sweater over his head at the draft in Sunrise, Florida felt very different.

“It was crazy,” said the gradu-

Travis Dermott, pictured here playing for the Erie Otters, was drafted 34th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL entry draft.

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ate of the York Simcoe Express and Newmarket Hurricanes. “Some of the teams didn’t have the names on the back of the jerseys but sure enough, when I go down they had my name on the back.

“It was really cool just looking at it, and it felt really surreal to put that jersey on and to maybe have a chance to play in that jersey some day.”

As a diehard Leafs fan, Dermott says it’s tough to see the team he

loves struggle so much. Consequently, Dermott wants to make that much more of a difference.

“The team now is taking the right strides,” said Dermott. “You see it all in the press and even talking to the GM and the coaches. It’s really cool knowing where this team is going to be in a few years.”

At 18, Dermott is yet another addition to the ever-growing list of hockey players to come from the York Simcoe Express program.

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In fact, the OHL final between the Erie Otters and Oshawa Generals, featured three former Express players vying for the same goal. Sam Harding (Generals), Dermott and teammate Connor McDavid put friendships on hold as they battled each other for the OHL championship and a spot in the Memorial Cup. “It’s crazy how the hockey world is really small,” said Dermott.

“When you play a different team

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it seems like you’ll always know at least one guy from back home and to play with those guys and against Sam was really cool.

“I grew up playing with Sam, our dads are pretty good buddies so it was cool going out there and playing against him and pretending you’re not buddies for 60 minutes.”

Dermott’s eight-year career with the Express organization spanned novice to minor midget.

“It’s a great organization, great people, it was unreal,” he said.

“They did a lot for me to get noticed enough to get drafted (into the OHL) and that’s really what sparked where I am today.”

Dermott joins a rapidly growing list of Express alumni to make it to the professional level. The list features current NHLers Rob Zepp, Barclay Goodrow, Chris Tierney, Steve Downie, Ryan Murphy, Brian Elliott and others. It’s something that Dermott says he uses for inspiration.

“I grew up and I always watched those guys,” he said. “I always watched the York-Simcoe teams a couple years older, and when they were going to the OHL Cup I knew that I really wanted to be in that position as some of those guys were in”.

While odds are high that Dermott will return to the Erie Otters for the start of next season, the smile that flashed across his face as he stepped onto the ice wearing his Maple Leafs’ practice jersey tells you that going back to the OHL is the last thing on his mind.

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Now the six-foot, two-inch Oakville resident has accepted an NCAA scholarship package to attend the University of Massachusetts-Amherst this fall.

The Minutemen compete in the NCAA’s Division I Hockey East Conference.

Fryer spent two seasons with the Tigers, compiling four goals among 16 points last season to help Aurora finish atop the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season standings.

Fryer, who turned 19 last month, also participated in the World Junior A Challenge as a member of Team Canada East.

Meanwhile, teammate Nicholas Erb has agreed to a deal with the Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons.

Erb, who completed his junior career by scoring 23 goals, including seven game winners in his lone season with the Tigers, will attend the Division III school that competes in the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association starting this fall.

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In the junior all-star game, righthander Devon Wu permitted just one run over four innings to help Team Crushers to an 11-9 triumph over Team Slammers.

Akwesasne Indians complete sweep of lacrosse Saints The Akwesasne Indians roared to a five-goal lead after one period and coasted to an 18-5 victory over the visiting Newmarket Saints Friday night to sweep an Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior B East Conference opening round playoff series in three games.

Alex Wright scored one goal and had three assists to highlight the offence for Newmarket, which trailed 7-2 and 13-5 at the intermissions.

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Jim Robinson Metroland Media Something old (my driving partner and myself), Something new (the 2016 Camaro reveal in Detroit), Something borrowed (a 2015 Camaro to make the trip), Something blue (blue is how most Canadians feel about Camaro production moving to Michigan).

Stylish yet practical, the 2015.5 V60 Cross Country sport wagon combines the ground clearance of an SUV with the driving dynamics of a sedan.

DETROIT, MI: It was with a sad heart that I drove to the reveal of the 2016 Camaro reveal on May 16 in a 2015 model, one of the last, perhaps last ever, Camaros to be built in Canada.

More than 500,000 Camaros have been sold since it was re-introduced as a 2010 model, making it the best selling domestic performance car every year since then.

For its entire run, the current Camaro was built at the Oshawa Assembly Plant on GM’s award winning “flex line” — one of the most efficient in the world.

The 2015 Camaro Commemorative Special Edition was first shown earlier this year at the SEMA auto industry show in Las Vegas to mark the final year of production of the fifth-generation car.

The 2015 Camaro Commemorative Special Edition is still available on 2LT and 2SS coupes and convertibles and includes the RS package.

Tested here is the SS Convertible model starting at $50,225 powered by the mighty 6.2-litre V8 with 425 hp (420 lb/ft) and six-speed manual transmission not counting the $1,650 shipping fee which seems a bit much with the factory just down the road from my home.

The Commemorative Special Edition optionally adds $2,195 of goodies (more below) plus $1,765 for the Tapshift six-speed

Neil Moore Metroland Media I’ve always liked wagons.

Not the graceless behemoths from decades past, but today’s modern interpretation. I’m talking about Audi A4 allroad, BMW 3 Series Touring, Mercedes E-Class Wagon, and the like.

These handle like their sport sedan siblings, but can haul big-screen TVs, a couple of bikes or even a load of camping gear.

I’ll concede they’re somewhat less cavernous than their predecessors, but are a more elegant solution than the lumbering Roadmasters and hulking, faux wood-panelled Country Squires that were eventually replaced by the minivan, and the SUVs and crossovers that soon followed.

All were – and still are – more vehicle than many families really need.

“Oh, but my kids are in hockey…”

Somehow my generation – and our larger broods – survived the trek to the arena without a barge-sized cargo carrier.

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Leading to my point that today’s that produces 250 hp and 266 lb/ft wagon – in particular, the sport of torque. It’s mated to a six-speed wagon – is the perfect ride for those automatic with Geartronic sequential needing a little space, but who still shift. love to drive.

Aside from powertrains, the most One of my top picks last year was noticeable difference between the the Volvo V60. More precisely the V60 Cross Country and regular V60 is Polestar, which is a high-performance ride height. It sits up another 65 mm, version of Volvo’s mid-size wagon. with a SUV-like ground clearance of But one doesn’t need such track- 201 mm or about eight inches. And ready capability to reap most of the guarding its underbelly are front and rewards. rear skid plates in case you take it off The V60 is a premium product the tarmac. that starts just a tick over $40K, with 18-inch alloys are standard, as is both FWD and AWD models hill descent control and rear park powered by a choice of assist. Other upgrades are engines that include cosmetic, such as black The V60 may not be fender extensions, a 240 hp turbo four-cylinder, honeycomb grille, your father’s station 250 hp turbo window wagon, nor his Volvo, but exclusive five-cylinder, trim and mirror it’s yet another example of caps.

300 hp turbocharged inline It looks a tad how this automaker has six, and an more aggressive reinvented itself.

R-Design verthan the V60, sion of the lat- Still safe and sensible, and but both vehicles maybe – dare I say it ter pushing out benefit from wide 325 horses and – just a little bit sexy. shoulders, a high hitting the wallet at beltline and rear-slop$51,700. ing roofline that give this All that, plus superb fit wagon an athletic shape. and finish, good material choices The back end is well put togethand some of the best seating in its er with integrated dual exhausts, a segment. And put together with the prominent roof spoiler and vertical bank-vault-like build quality synony- taillights that follow the contours of mous with this Swedish automaker. its beefy haunches.

My recent tester was the V60’s Inside, the quarters are well AWD Cross Country sibling, which appointed with ample soft touch, narrows engine options to Volvo’s tur- nice graining and brightwork, and bocharged 2.5-litre inline five (T5) seats upholstered in optional “Beech-

wood Sport” leather.

The centre stack is angled toward the driver, but is replete with buttons, looking a bit dated compared to some of today’s touchscreen infotainment systems. I do, however, prefer hitting a single button rather than tapping my way through menus and submenus to achieve the desired result.

For example, to quickly disable the auto start/stop feature that saves fuel, but annoys.

A base V60 Cross Country starts at $44,100 and comes standard with rear park assist, power moonroof, roof rails, dual-zone climate control, eight-way power/heated front seats (with memory for the driver), seveninch colour display, eight-speaker audio and more.

My Platinum tester, which starts at $50,400, adds such items as keyless drive, rear park assist camera, leather seating, upgraded Harmon/Kardon audio, navigation and adaptive TFT instrument cluster.

Driver aids and premium amenities come in several reasonably priced option packages. I won’t list them here, but if you want all the nannies like adaptive cruise control, collision warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping aid, blind spot warning and more, be prepared to pay a little more.

Safety is where Volvo truly shines, and on that note, a company goal is “that no one shall be killed or seriously injured in a Volvo by the year 2020.”

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If a lot of your driving is spent on short commutes or jaunts in and around town, the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi may be the car for you.

It shares a powertrain with Ford’s compact C-Max Energi, and both are known as a plug-in hybrids or PHEVs. These cars can operate in either electric or gasoline mode.

Where the Fusion Energi differs from traditional hybrids is that it has a battery in the trunk that can be charged from the power grid, producing an all-electric range of up to about 32 km.

After the electric power is depleted, the vehicle switches seamlessly to conventional hybrid mode.

What makes this plug-in interesting is that Ford says the car is capable of hitting a speed of 136 km/h (85 mph) in electriconly mode.

I didn’t test it at that speed, but I did drive it in electric mode on the highway, so for people who have short commutes, even if it involves highway travel, the Fusion Energi can work for them.

Plug-in hybrids have yet to become as mainstream as the traditional hybrids. The Chevrolet Volt, Toyota Prius plug-in and the aforementioned C-Max Energi make up the main competition for the Fusion Energi, although a new wave of plug-ins is expected in the coming months.

So think of the plug-in hybrid as sitting somewhere in the middle of the technology hierarchy between the conventional hybrid and the fully electric vehicle.

The Fusion Energi has a lot going for it; styling-wise it is a winner both inside and out.

But the rub in the ointment of this fivepassenger, mid-size sedan is the price — it starts at $38,399 in base SE trim and $40,599 for the top-shelf Titanium model.

That puts the Energi right at the top of the Fusion price range.

Our Fusion Energi Titanium tester priced out at $49,039 when you add in $6,840 in options plus $1,600 in destination and delivery charges. However, some provinces have incentives for green vehicles.

The Fusion Energi, for example, qualifies for green licence plate in Ontario and is eligible for a provincial government rebate of $5,808. British Columbia has just introduced a new program with rebates of up to $5,000 for plug-in hybrids.

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available features. A rear view camera is now standard; while the SE and Titanium trim models have available upgrades like 17-inch, 10-spoke aluminum wheels.

Ford has been working with hybrids for years and has more than 200 patents alone on the plug-in hybrid power-split technology on the Fusion Energi.

The Energi has a 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine combined with an 88 kW electric motor, powered by a lithiumion battery. Combined, the two produce 188 hp and 129 lb/ft of torque, and power is delivered through a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The lithium-ion battery in the trunk area can be charged using a standard 120-volt convenience cord in about seven hours, while the time can be cut down to about two-and-a-half hours with an available 240volt home charging system. However, the battery cuts trunk space to 232 litres (8.2 cu ft), down from 453 in the basic Fusion, as the battery itself is much larger than the one in the traditional Fusion Hybrid.

Plugging in the Energi is a breeze — simply attach the charge coupler to the plug-in port on the driver’s side front fender. The port has an LED light ring around it divided into four quadrants to represent the status of the recharge. Charging is complete when all four quadrants are lit.

Other than the reduced trunk space and the hybrid technology, the Fusion Energi is like any other car. In Ontario, the green licence plates and the charging port are the only tell tale signs that this is something different. The sleek, modern styling sets it apart from many other hybrids and plug-in hybrids, but the rear seat headroom suffers because of the steep sloping roofline as on the regular Fusion models.

In electric mode, things are dead silent inside the cabin, other than a bit of tire noise. Things return to normal when you switch to gasoline mode, but electric power in the hybrid system continues to build up through regenerative braking.

Our Titanium model was a top-shelf model, equipped with optional features like a moonroof with universal garage door opener ($1,250), active park assist ($600), heated/cooled seats ($600), heated steering wheel ($200), adaptive cruise control ($1,500), navigation system ($800), driver assist package ($1,450) with a lane keeping system and blind spot detection system Please see page W7

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The interior of the Camaro SS Commemorative Edition is a mix of retro styling and leading edge connectivity.

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Five exterior color combinations are available: Black with Cyber Gray stripe, Silver Ice Metallic with Cyber Gray stripe, Summit White with silver stripe, Ashen Gray Metallic with silver stripe and, as tested, Red Hot with black stripe. SS models receive a body-color hood insert.

The plan was simple, pick up my usual driving partner (the Star’s Jim Kenzie) and drive down to the world reveal of the 2016 Camaro in Detroit’s Belle Isle.

Kenzie and I agree on practically nothing, which always leads to a lively debate, especially when the journey covers more than 1,000 km.

With all that power and torque on tap, speed and passing was never an issue. But what was amazing, for a car of that performance level, was the fuel economy.

We gassed up east of Sarnia and drove to Detroit on the American side, back and forth to Belle Isle and then all the way back on Hwy. 401 to Kenzie’s home near Milton on a single tank, where I gassed up.

When I dropped it off later that that day in Oshawa, it still showed a full tank.

This is a car where you can have your performance fill and, if light on the pedal, enjoy mid-size car mileage.

With the 2016 models in the offing, dealers will be motivated to sell off the 2015 models.

For under 60 grand you can buy one of the best performance four-seat convertibles in the world and know it was built but the good men and women in Oshawa who assemble some of the highest quality vehicles in the world.

It’s the end of an era, but the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Commemorative Edition is one of the most affordable high performance cars on the planet.

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automatic transmission) and other things such as MyLink navigation ($795) for an all-in total of $57,280 – still a performance bargain no matter how you cut it.

Besides the standard six-speed manual transmission there is an optional TREMEC heavy-duty six-speed manual with hill hold assist.

The first Camaro was shown in 1966 and sold as a 1967 model going through four generations until 2002 when production ceased.

Canada and the Camaro have had a bittersweet relationship over the years.

The fourth generation was built in Quebec from 1993-2002 until the plant shut down, was demolished and turned into a shopping centre in 2004.

Many thought that was the end of a Canadian Camaro, until it resurfaced in 2009 as a concept car that went into production in 2010 as the fifth generation that will cease being built in November of this year.

When it was announced that sixthgeneration production would move to Michigan, many people were surprised that GM will shift work out of Oshawa,

which is generally seen as the best and most efficient assembly plant in North America.

The reason given for the move was “lower capital investment and improved efficiencies.”

On SS versions, the four-wheel independent suspension is beefed up with four-piston Brembo brake calipers front and rear.

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V60, like most wagons, scores well on practicality, although its tapered cabin and sloped roofline – which provides a more pleasing shape than it brick-like predecessors – does cut into interior volume.

With the 40/20/40 second-row in place, cargo capacity is 430 litres. This expands to 1,241 litres when you drop them. It’s less than some compact SUVs and crossovers, but enough for most needs – and quite functional with seats that truly fold flat – not angled up like most.

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Function aside, this family hauler is also fun to drive. Its turbocharged inline five pulls strongly, with peak torque starting at a low 1,800 rpm, meaning there’s minimal turbo lag. Zero to 100 km/h takes only 7.4 seconds.

Some journos have lamented that Volvo hasn’t equipped its Cross Country with the new Drive-E turbo four that gets two more cogs in its Geartronic.

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Indeed the older, odd-cylinder engine may be less fuel efficient, but I appreciate its punchy character, and its robust exhaust note when you plant the pedal.

And although the eight-speed is smoother, I’m not averse to sensing a car’s mechanicals when they’re doing the right things.

Drop the six-speed into ‘sport’ mode and you’ll see what I mean. Not only do you get later shifts and a quicker throttle, but the ability to choose your own gears.

Bump the lever forward or back (there are no paddles), for rapid-fire shifts that some may consider abrupt. I, however, am tired of ‘manumatics’ that lazily up- or downshift instead of snapping to attention when I pull the lever.

Well-done Volvo.

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plus Ford’s unique rear inflatable seatbelts ($190).

Sync with MyFord Touch is standard fare as on all top-end Ford products. However, the Fusion Energi also boasts the latest generation SmartGauge with EcoGuide that provides instant fuel economy ratings on a pair of 4.2-inch screens. In the cluster on the right, images of green leaves indicate overall driving efficiency.

The other cluster shows a number of screens with information about how the car is being driven. For example, brake coach helps the driver optimize the regenerative braking system through better braking tech-

nique.

All this adds up to a more fuel-efficient ride with a fuel consumption rating of 2.7 L/100 km gasoline and electric combined and 6.1L/100 km gasoline only. The onboard computer showed a rating 5.4L/100 km during our week with the car.

So while there is a premium to be paid for the Fusion Energi over the basic Fusion and even the Fusion Hybrid, this is a car that allows you to go green without making any sacrifices when it comes to styling.

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SALES CONSULTANT

BRIAN CONEYBEARE

SALES CONSULTANT

SALES CONSULTANT

ROB VALERI

MICHAEL DEMPSEY

SALES CONSULTANT

SALES CONSULTANT

0

% FINANCING

AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS (OAC)

WE’RE OVER CROWDED AND NEED TO MAKE ROOM

Sale ends Saturday July 11TH, 2015 at end of day. 0% APR financing available up to 60/72 months on select models on approved credit. All Factory incentives, loyalty offers and rebates and been applied to sale prices. See dealer for details.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT MACIVERDODGEJEEP.COM

UPPER CANADA MALL

Serving York Region for over 30 years.

905-898-1900

“CALIFORNIA PACKAGE” 2013 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC, 8 CYLINDER, ONLY 8,000 KMS! STK 21215T

MUST BE SEEN...TAKE IT FOR A SPIN! EVERY PRE-OWNED VEHICLE ON THE LOT REDUCED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE WITH ZERO DOWN PAYMENT! JIM HILLOCK

MICHAEL GREGOR

SALES CONSULTANT

SALES CONSULTANT

2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING LTD

PETER MUNGER

Hard Top Convertible, 6 Speed Auto, 3.5L, 8 Cylinder, 92,365Kms, STK 21208T

SALES CONSULTANT

2013 CHYRSLER 200 TOURING 6 Speed auto, power group, 66,790 kms, Stock 21058P

NOW 13,995 $

+HST & License

2015 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW CAB

2011 DODGE CALIBER SXT STK 21189P

Power group, only 25 kms, Stock 21105P

WAS $43,965

NOW 29,995 $

+HST & License

101.42 WEEKLY

$

HST INCLUDED @ 96 MONTHS

2015 CHRYSLER 200C

5 TO CHOOSE FROM $

Starting

FROM

9,995

+HST & License

2011 DODGE JOURNEY RT

Loaded, leather, sunroof, navi, auto, 16,388 kms & more, Stock 21112P

Loaded, leather, navi, sunroof, 6 spd auto, 60,558kms.

Stock 20987T $

NOW 25,995

NOW 18,995

$

+HST & License

$

88.11 WEEKLY

HST INCLUDED @ 96 MONTHS

$

WAS 19,995

+HST & License

82.50 WEEKLY

$

HST INCLUDED @ 72 MONTHS

$

61.39 WEEKLY

HST INCLUDED @ 72 MONTHS

Leather, Roof, Navi, Bluetooth, Back up Camera, DVD, Loaded!

STK 21023P

NOW 29,995 +HST & License

101.42 WEEKLY

$

HST INCLUDED @ 96 MONTHS

2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD Leather, Sunroof, 28,000 Kms, STK 20665R

WAS $40,995

NOW 37,995 $

+HST & License

4X4, STK 21199P

6 T0 CHOOSE FROM Starting $

FROM

NATHAN BAIK

16,995

CREDIT MANAGER

+HST & License

2014 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING L $

NO CREDIT BAD CREDIT CALL NATHAN

2011 DODGE DAKOTA SXT

128.03 WEEKLY

$

HST INCLUDED @ 84 MONTHS

2014 DODGE CARAVAN CREW PLUS

2013 KIA SORENTO

Fully loaded, navi, p/sliding door, p/hatch u-connect hands free phone, 32,048 kms. Stock 20869P $

Fully loaded, leather, 39,556 kms, many more options.

Stock 21028T. $

NOW 24,995

NOW 23,995

$

WAS 27,995

+HST & License

84.78 WEEKLY

$

HST INCLUDED @ 96 MONTHS

2011 SUBARU TRIBECA 7 passenger, fully loaded, leather, roof, navi. Stock 20881T

WAS $21,995

NOW 17,995 $

+HST & License

78.20 WEEKLY

$

HST INCLUDED @ 72 MONTHS

$

WAS 26,995

+HST & License

2010 KIA SOUL 4U 2.0 L., 4 Cyl., 4 Speed auto, satellite radio, power group, 80,000 kms, Stock 21143T

NOW $11,495 +HST & License

VISIT OUR VIRTUAL USED CAR SHOWROOM AT MACIVERDODGEJEEP.COM VIEW PICTURES AND VIDEO! Serving York Region for over 30 years.

MORE THAN 70 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE!

905-898-1900

All sales prices plus HST and licensing. All weekly payments based on 48/72/84/96 months @ 5.24% APR. with zero down payment, on approved credit. Cost of borrowing example: $10,000 over 84 months @ 5.24% APR, equals $2,329.07. See Maclver For Details.

97.71 WEEKLY

$

HST INCLUDED @ 84 MONTHS

UPPER UPPER CANADA MALL CANADA MALL

58.83 WEEKLY

$

HST INCLUDED @ 72 MONTHS

OVER 90

PRE-OWNED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM...

ALL MAKES & MODELS