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A $50-million peace offering isn’t enough to help the horse racing industry after the province cut it off from slot machine revenues. “It’s worse than a divorce,” Aurora Adena Springs horse breeder Dermot Carty said. “We have laws in this province that make sure a spouse can’t kick another out with nothing.” The termination of the slots at racetrack program, a profit-sharing agreement between Ontario’s racetracks and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is March 31, 2013. Mr. Carty said no thought went into the provincial government’s move it will impact the industry in York Region and across Ontario. “This business is bread and butter to a lot of people,” he said. “Despite what people think, this is going to hurt the regular everyday people in the industry.” It will impact the horse race tracks, breeders, hay and grain farmers and stable employees See WE, page 8.

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Stop blaming the provincial government and start working together to improve social funding, United Way York Region CEO Daniele Zanotti urged in the wake of a report released by a provincewide coalition this week. In it, the Ontario Common Front, comprising more than 90 community groups and labour unions across the province, suggested Ontario has sunk to last place in Canada in dealing with poverty and social services, with the largest increase in income inequality and the second-largest jump in poverty rates. The report also found Ontario is dead last in funding for all social programs and Ontarians have the highest tuition and school fees, out-of-pocket health care costs and a burgeoning array of user fees. Forty per cent of Ontarians have stagnant or declining incomes and the group said it’s time the government cancels tax cuts and loopholes for banks and corporations and reinvests the money. Mr. Zanotti isn’t at odds with the report’s findings. “It’s nice to know that nothing is new under the York Region sun for sure,” he said. However, the provincial government isn’t the only place a finger needs to be pointed, he said. Everyone is part of a solution, as the number of people living in poverty is increasing and low income rates in some York municipalities are growing faster than the provincial average, he said.

“The beauty of York Region is that we have always been underfunded, but in our underfunding, we have become collaborative and resourceful,” Mr. Zanotti said. The human services planning board of York Region is one of many examples of people working together to help others make ends meet, he said. “People are giving, people are volunteering, people get it,” he said of the companies that contribute to the community through the United Way.

To read the full story, visit yorkregion.com While there’s always a need to speak of the truth and statistics, he said it’s not only about the lack of resources, but also about maximizing what’s already there. “So the pie isn’t getting bigger,” Mr. Zanotti said. “It’s how to collectively rejig the pie.” The reality remains many York residents visit food banks week after week for their share of the pie and it’s the government’s responsibility to decrease the income gap between rich and poor, York Region Food Network executive director Joan Stonehocker said. Ms Stonehocker called the report’s findings accurate. “It’s what we’ve been saying for years,” she said, adding the number of people accessing food banks in York spiked in 2009 and increased last year to more than 52,000.

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When he came to Canada, he found mainly gas grills, which produce too much smoke for his liking, so he made his own because he knows lots of people do not want smoky meat.

“With my style of barbecue, we don’t need smoke,” he said. Only heat from the barbecue is needed, he added. He also uses a smaller skewer, rather than a more than two-foot-long skewer used at an authentic Kashmiri barbecue. No one wants a two-foot long skewer, he said. Mr. Sohail’s advice to others trying a Kashmiri-style of barbecuing is to ensure certain spices aren’t burned on the grill, since it can ruin the taste of the meat. For example, you shouldn’t burn sugar because the taste changes. Mr. Sohail showcased his food at the Strawberry Festival in Stouffville this summer. He believes people have no choice but to buy his meat. “The smell gets people,” he said. “It has such a particular taste, they can’t resist having it”. Mandy Sou, an aspiring chef, develops recipes for Tacocats, a group of budding entrepreneurs who create and serve Asian inspired tacos. Tacocats made last month’s Night it Up! Asian night market in Markham its first event. Ms Sou created a grilled chicken satay taco, which is an Indo-Malay-style street food, for the event. Chicken skewers are an appealing memory for her. She remembers seeing these skewers served in Hong Kong restaurants, often with rice and cubes of fresh cucumbers. Her concoction involves putting chicken satay in a taco with satay sauce and coconut sticky rice. Most people at the event responded well to the taco creation, she said. People liked the coconut rice and the spices in which the chicken is marinated. For future events, she hopes to make grilled pork belly marinated with fish sauce, using Vietnamese-style grilling to which her grandmother introduced her growing up. “Barbecuing gives this taste a pan cannot give. The char-grilled flavour. It is different,” she said. Ms Sou enjoys eating food made using a Japanese bincho grill, too. This style of traditional Japanese charcoal grilling refers to using a particular type of coal. She enjoys eating this type of food because of the unique flavour from the coal.

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Southlake deserves accolades Re: Southlake recognized for outstanding patient care, Aug. 19. This story only confirmed my experience with the care received by patients and their families at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Three weeks ago, my husband had heart surgery. At 5:45 a.m., we were greeted on arrival by a smiling staff member who checked us in and gave us all the information and directions needed to go to the next step. We were also greeted with a smiling face at pre-op check-in, where we were informed of what would be happening in the next hour and put at ease. As all tests were done, a nurse explained what would be happening and gave us moral support. How do they do this every morning? My husband was wheeled away after the nurses waited patiently for us to say our goodbyes. While we waited, I was greeted by a volunteer in the cardiovascular ICU waiting room. He knew my name,

asked if he could be of help and sat with me to take my mind off what was happening elsewhere. At noon, the volunteer went off duty, but assured me someone else would be there for the afternoon, wished me well and was on his way. We were later told by another volunteer only volunteers who have had heart surgery are allowed to volunteer for cardiovascular patients and the family waiting for the patient. The next day, my husband was back in a bed in ICU and the nurses were absolutely phenomenal in their care. He is now home, home care was ordered and they also have done a phenomenal job. Some people complain about our health care system, but we should all be grateful for our nurses, doctors, volunteers and home care providers. We are fortunate to be so well cared for and Southlake deserves accolades for the care and caring.

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David Suzuki we make matters worse. More than one billion people in the world survive on just five litres a day, less than the amount of a typical North American toilet flush. The average Canadian uses 335 litres a day, more than double the average for similar industrialized countries. In fact, we use more in Canada than in any country except the United States. As individuals, we can reduce consumption and find ways to use water more efficiently. We also have to look at industrial use. Energy generation, including what’s required to extract fuels, is straining water resources more every day. According to a report on the EcoWatch website, “fracking” is particu-

larly worrisome. This process involves injecting massive amounts of water and chemicals into the ground at high pressure to fracture underground shale and release gas deposits. Each frack can use up to 30 million litres of water, and a well can be fracked as many as 18 times. “The water, usually drawn from natural resources such as lakes and rivers, is unrecoverable once it’s blasted into the earth, and out of the water cycle for good,” according to EcoWatch. With record high temperatures and widespread drought in the U.S., oil and gas drillers and the energy industry have to compete with farmers for scarce water. There, the fastest growing use of fresh water is by coal, nuclear and natural gas power plants, according to a report by the River Network. Our reliance on fossil fuels is also contributing to global warming, making water even more scarce, as glaciers melt, rivers dry up and droughts become increasingly common. Beyond reducing individual use, one of our priorities must be to move from fossil fuels to energy that has fewer detrimental effects on water supplies and fewer environmental impacts overall.

We can also get creative. A study in the journal Science, Taking the ‘Waste’ Out of ‘Wastewater’ for Human Water Security and Ecosystem Sustainability, concludes we can employ substitution, regeneration and reduction to conserve water. Substitution involves using lowquality instead of high-quality water for many activities, such as sprinkling a garden with collected rainwater rather than drinkable tap water. We can also keep water clean and plentiful by protecting and preserving our valuable natural capital, often for less money. Instead of spending $8 billion for a water-treatment plant, New York City officials spent $1 billion to buy land and protect habitat that filters and stores water. In Canada, we often take water for granted. With increasing pressure on the availability and cleanliness of our water, we have to start paying closer attention to what we do with it. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation editorial and communications specialist Ian Hanington.

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York Region schools will be looking at mathematics a little more closely following the release of the provincial standardized testing results. The Education Quality and Accountability Office released the test results of grades 3 and 6 reading, writing and arithmetic and Grade 9 mathematics. While the board-by-board and school-byschool numbers won’t be released until next month, the provincial results show students are making progress in literacy, but falling behind when it comes to numeracy. The number of students making the provincial standard in Grades 3 and 6 reading and writing increased, but there was no improvement in Grade 3 mathematics. There was a decrease in Grade 6 mathematics and less than half of applied mathematics students in Grade 9 are meeting the standard. “The province has identified math as an area of focus and we concur,” York Region District School Board curriculum superintendent Beate Planche said. She couldn’t speak specifically about the results of the local school board because they have yet to be released, but the board’s strategy includes a push in numeracy. She attributes the drop in the math numbers to the subject becoming more complex, with higher expectations. Math is no longer just a series of numbers and formulas to memorize. It now requires critical thinking and problem solving skills, she said. “We need to delve deeper into mathematics, but change isn’t always made in leaps and

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who muck the stalls and walk the horses. Some will find it difficult to find employment elsewhere, he added. “It’s even going to hurt others like the dealership down the street where I purchase trucks every year,” Mr. Carty said. The agreement allowed the OLG to use the racing industry’s pre-existing facilities as casinos, providing the industry with $3.7 billion since its inception in 1998, about $345 million a year. The slot machine revenues were split three ways, with the government receiving 75 per cent, municipalities 5 per cent and track owners and other horse industry people split the final 20 per cent. The track owners’ cut was to be used to support some 60,000 jobs, maintain prizes for winners, support horse breeders, keep up the condition of the tracks and keep the betting system flourishing. It was a 30-page report penned by three former cabinet ministers representing all major political parties that called the practice of sharing slot machine profits from racetracks with the horse racing industry “poor public policy”. But Mr. Carty says the $50 million, stretched over three years, being offered by the government in place of the slots revenue will do little to ease the transition. The panel of former ministers didn’t dispute it would take more than the funds being offered to keep the industry viable and stated more research on the matter is needed. Markham-Oak Ridges MPP Helena Jac-

Adena Springs farms’ Dermot Carty tends to Sligo Bay, Canada’s leading sire of graded stakes winners. Mr. Dermot is against the provincial government’s decision to remove gaming slots from racetracks.

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final resort in treatment,” Ms Cross said, adding euthanasia is only done on a veterinarian’s advisement. She said there are vet technicians on staff who also assess animals and the shelter has a team of specialists who develop an animal’s care plan from the time it enters the door until it leaves. Simple cases, such as an ear infection or kennel cough, can be treated, but, sometimes, a combination of illness weakens an animal’s overall health and it would be too much for the animal to handle being treated.

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zek has heard from people several people affected by the decision, but is optimistic the panel report, expected by the end of September, will offer a reasonable solution for all parties. “We did underestimate the number of people the industry employs originally,” she said. “We are all anxious to get this resolved.” She admits there is urgency to the issue since breeders and others in the industry have to make business plans now that will carry well into the next season and it is difficult to plan ahead when the future of the industry is uncertain. Members of the horse racing industry ral-

lied at Queen’s Park earlier this week with the hope of shedding more light on the issue. Their voices rallied support for NepeanCarleton MPP Lisa MacLeod’s private member’s bill, calling on the auditor general to review the OLG’s new gaming plans, including its effect on Ontario’s horse racing industry. The bill gained support from all sides and was passed, Ms Jaczek confirmed. She said there has been some interest shown from the casino industry, including developers from Las Vegas, to enter into a partnership to build additional casinos in the province, which would house some of the lost slot machines.

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Ms Miller pointed to a treatment care plan showing an animal’s assessment in handwritten scribbles as proof of the accusations. It first describes an animal as happy and vocal, but a second entry describes the animal as having with behavioural issues. Animals change, Ms Cross said. “There is no cut or dry when it comes to euthanasia,” she said. “There is a guideline, but it’s not like if the animal has this condition, it has to be put down.”

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REGISTRATION A2Y Dance Inc.

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‘Teachers live forever in the hearts they touch.’ These inspiring words exemplify the guiding principles of a unique, state-of-the-art dance studio created by an award-winning brother and sister dance team celebrating their 2nd Anniversary in Aurora. Aly and Yossi Niznik, founders of A2Y Dance Inc., were ‘born to dance’. Following 18 years of training and performance, the gifted siblings turned to teaching and choreographing with some of the top studios in Canada. Their new facility on Wellington Street East features double-sprung dance floors to help prevent injury, fullymirrored studios with bars, leading-edge sound systems and a comfortable reception and homework area, as well as large boys and girls change areas. The extensive program features classes in Jazz, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop, Ballet, Lyrical and Contemporary Styles. More importantly, A2Y Dance offers a vibrant teaching staff of experienced people who are all very much on the cutting edge of what’s happening in dance today. Both Aly and Yossi know that dance instruction isn’t just about fancy footwork, it’s a search to find life’s natural rhythms. “It’s a way of learning life lessons and helping to develop confidence and self-worth,” says Aly. “We have very strong competitive and recreational programs and take great pride in what we have to offer. We’re building a strong, supportive atmosphere where everyone is treated like family.” A2Y Dance Inc. is located at 236 Wellington Street, Suite 101, east of Industrial Parkway. Call them at 905-726-1000.

The Aurora Skating Club teaches children the fundamentals of skating in a fun, positive way while providing all the elements that encourage advancement! The focus is to promote and encourage the success of all its members. The Aurora Skating Club is a fully sanctioned Skate Canada Club and operates as a non-profit, volunteer-based organization. Our club has been teaching children to skate in the local communities for more than 58 years! Our coaches are all enthusiastic, dedicated, and NCCP Skate Canada certified. Our skating programs focus on children as young as 3 years old all the way through to university! Kidskate offers morning and afternoon lessons. Canskate Learn to Skate lessons, are offered on weeknights and Saturdays. Advancing skaters participate in Starskate sessions which are offered on weeknights. The Aurora Skating Club is proud to be part of the Aurora community and has been involved in community events such as the Santa Claus Parade, the Aurora Street Sale and the Magna Hoe Down. We also enjoy producing an Ice Show every other year, which showcases the talents of all our skaters! The Aurora Skating Club’s home is at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex on 135 Industrial Parkway North. Fall registration is on September 6, 2012, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex. We are excited to welcome new skaters to “Learn to Skate”, have fun and meet new friends! For more information about our skating programs and registration, please contact us at: 905-713-1442 or on-line at: www.auroraskatingclub.com.

Now celebrating 13 years in business, A.M Dance Force is winning rave reviews. Since their inception, they have won the top ranking as “Best Dance Studio” in the Era and Banner Reader’s Choice Awards every year. A.M Dance has classes for children aged two years old right up to adult. All styles of dance are specialized at AMDF, including Belly Dance and Zumba. Arlene Murchison Doggart, studio director, is proud of where AMDF started and how far it has come and the students that have passed through the door. Some of them have gone onto professional careers on Broadway, in theatre, dance companies and on television. We pride ourselves on being well rounded & offer some of the best adult classes York Region has to offer under the instruction of “Miss” Pat Wilson, a well known figure in the dance & musical theatre department. Students training at the recreational level enjoy the “just dance for the fun of it” attitude and structure of the classes, learning technique and fundamentals . They get to perform in the year-end shows. At the competitive level, dancers are guaranteed the best in dance training, the chance to experience award-winning choreography, work at the more intense level, and improve greatly within a short time. Outside of all these incentives, students are nurtured, treated like family and individually focused on. AMDF is proud of their competitive team, which has travelled nationally and competed in New York City, Ocean City, Las Vegas, California, Myrtle Beach and Orlando and have won solo titles such as Miss Dance Canada, Master Dance of Canada, Miss Dancefest, Jr. Mister Onstage NY, Mister Dancefest, Top Overall Studio, Group/Line, and Duet/Trio. The competition staff is extremely proud of the multiple choreography awards that they have been presented at various competitions. The staff is proudly certified through Canadian Dance Teachers Assoc., Canadian Dance Masters of America and Dance Masters of America. A.M. Dance Force is located at 17705 Leslie Street, #16/17 Phone: 905868-8146. Email: tappro@sympatico.ca. Web: www.amdanceforce.com.

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CDA Dance Academy Inc. Chantal and her family moved to Newmarket when she was young, at which point she began training intensely in dance. By age 11, she knew she wanted to some day run her own dance studio. In 2000, she opened CDA Dance Academy Inc., a 3,000 sq.ft., two-studio facility on Harry Walker Pkwy. She had 80 students, which grew to about 150, and stayed at this studio for 8 years. In 2007, she moved her studio space to Davis Drive and Main Street. Her dancers loved the studio atmosphere and it quickly doubled to 300 students. In 2010, she moved the studio into the corner plaza at Yonge & Mulock, and custom built the studio of her dreams! CDA Dance Academy Inc., has four studios, a parent waiting area overlooking the two larger studios, a homework room, male (for the 30+ male participants) and female change rooms, viewing windows in all the studios, a

beautiful reception, large washrooms, storage for the studio’s ever growing props, and a kitchenette. This amazing studio has now grown to almost 600 students and Welcomes new Dance Director Andrea Paspalis. Chantal would like to thank all the people who have helped build her dream with her long journey. CDA Dance Academy Inc. staff encourages parents, students, present and past and all those that have been so kind to help the studio along the way, to come celebrate the studio’s success at the Charity BBQ & Registration on Sept.8 from 11-3pm. “The studio speaks for itself, but what I love most is the staff, and the way we teach our classes at CDA Dance Academy Inc. This is my true dream come true, passing on the love of dance to each and every dancer that enters our studio!” For more information call (905) 836-8040 or visit www.cdadanceacademy.com.

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Central York Girls Hockey Association Celebrating 20 years of women’s and girls hockey in central York Region! We are a minor hockey league based in Aurora and Newmarket offering a full range of rep and house league teams for over 900 girls and women, from age 4 through 64. We have multiple rep teams in all the minor hockey divisions, from Novice for little girls, through to Senior and Intermediate for young women. Our rep teams compete at elite levels within Ontario, including the PWHL, a provincial league of 18 teams. Our extensive house league program offers a fun introduction to hockey programs for little girls and welcomes new players at all ages. In our higher divisions, girls who have played for a number of years can enjoy a good level of competition as well as accommodate those who are new

to hockey. Included under the umbrella of the CYGHA is a unique house league division for women of all ages and abilities. We welcome all women, ranging from those in their 40’s who have never played hockey before to young women who competed at a high level when they were younger and just want to play for fun now. The League also hosts 2 annual tournaments…. House League tournament Nov 23-25, 2012 at the Magna Centre and the International Silver Stick, Feb 8-10, 2013 in Aurora. As we celebrate our 20th season, we continue to grow with the expanding interest in girls’ hockey, thanks to many fantastic volunteers. For more information, check out our website, girlshockey-centralyork.com, email centralyorkgha@bellnet.ca or phone 905-727-0269.

Cheetahs Cheerleading Cheetahs Cheerleading is anticipating our 10th season to be a very exciting and successful one, and wish to extend the warmest welcome to new and returning members. Our incredibly talented and dedicated coaches look forward to sharing many great experiences with athletes of all backgrounds and skill levels in our recreational and competitive cheerleading programs. While we are committed to nurturing confident, driven and successful athletes, our club also emphasizes the values of leadership and mutual respect—we believe it is within this kind of positive team environment that our students thrive and enjoy themselves most. We are York Region’s largest cheer facility, with the most experienced staff. We are thrilled that you’ve decided to learn about becoming

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A.C.E. Firebirds Cheerleading The Firebirds have been in operation since 2003, and was York Region’s first competitive cheerleading club. Located in Newmarket, our program provides step-by-step cheerleading instruction, incorporating stunt, cheer, dance, and gymnastic skills. We are proud to offer a talented and dedicated coaching staff, with coaches who have competed with elite university and all-star teams, and have coached all levels of cheer. We also have a fully certified gymnastics coach on staff who has competed in gymnastics at provincial and national levels. At ACE, our goal is to help develop athleticism, responsibility, character, and self-esteem in young people, while also producing exceptional cheerleaders. We

strive to teach our athletes self-discipline, respect, teamwork, and dedication. Through this process, we create not just a team, but a family, and by doing so, we foster in our athletes a love of cheerleading and a drive for success. We offer teams for all age groups: Tiny ages 4-5, Mini ages 6-8, Youth ages 9-11, Junior ages 12-14, Senior ages 14-18, Open (adult) ages 17yrs+, and we would love for you to be a part of this 8th season under current owner. If you are interested in joining the Firebirds family, please be sure to contact us right away by phone at 289-221-4224, or via email at acefirebirds@rogers.com FLY HIGH AND LIGHT UP THE STAGE WITH THE ACE FIREBIRDS CHEERLEADING TEAM!!!

iDance Studio iDance Studio is Newmarket’s newest studio offering classes in dance and yoga. Studio owners and sisters, Rhonda Dimma and Jenny Weber are committed to bringing fun, creativity and lasting memories to every class at their studio. Although iDance is in its third year, the sisters’ training began over 28 years ago. The girls grew up immersed in the dance scene and are thrilled to be sharing their passion for dance with their students. iDance is not just any studio. While dance is a main focal point, the studio offers a wide variety of classes including yoga and fitness and caters to children, teens and adults of all skill levels. Within its first three years, iDance developed a performance team that has danced at community fundraisers, events, senior’s centers and local competitions. All students at iDance perform in an annual showcase at a

local theatre in mid-May, and the recital is an exciting event for the whole family. Along with bringing talent to the stage, iDance has thrived as a business by being nominated for New Business of the Year and voted one of Newmarket’s Favourite Dance Studios by the Era and Banner newspaper’s Reader’s Choice Awards, 2 years in a row. The studio has gained the respect, not only of the dance industry, but also of all their students and their parents. Call or come in and find out how our classes can help build fitness, co-ordination, flexibility and health, all while having fun. iDance Studio is located at 16945 Leslie Street. Unit 10, just north of Mulock Dr. in Newmarket. Call (905) 895-2009, email: info@idancestudio.ca or visit their web site: www.idancestudio.ca.

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The Irish Dance Studio • Acrobatics • Hip Hop • Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Musical Theatre • Contemporary Ages 3 & up

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Irish dance is a worldwide phenomenon that has its roots in Irish cultural dancing. The benefits of Irish dance are many: concentration, coordination, team work, poise, rhythm, memorization, and timing. Irish dance is a great way for kids and athletes in any type of sport, to expend energy, build endurance, coordination, learn teamwork and develop personal drive. Located in Newmarket, The Irish Dance Studio has been serving York Region since 1996 and teaching the art of Irish dance to students of all ages, from toddler to adult. Their curriculum includes ballet, jazz, hip hop, acro, musical theatre, lyrical and tap classes in conjunction with existing Irish classes. Featuring a modern facility, the Studio boasts three full studios with viewing windows, two separate waiting areas, change room facilities and a homework/ lunchroom. With more than 60 years combined experience, the faculty is committed to providing professional dance training in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The goal is not only to teach dance skills, but to incorporate life skills and lessons

into each student’s learning experience. While enjoying success in competitions and festivals, the Studio understands that competition is not for everyone. With this in mind, they have provided a Recreational Program for the first time dancer and a number of options for Summer Camp. The Recreational Program teaches different dance styles and steps with a focus on the development of coordination and rhythm, but with a decreased focus on technique. The Competitive Program is designed for the student who would like to dance more intensively. Admittance to these programs is by audition or selection. This program focuses on the development of a strong technical base as well as pleasing performance quality. A limited class size policy means programs fill up quickly. For more information on The Irish Dance Studio visit them at 16700 Bayview Ave, Unit 104B, Newmarket. Call 905-898-0061 or go online at www.irishdancestudio.com.

Jaymor School of Dancing Jaymor School of Dancing was established in Aurora in 1969 and continues its history of excellent dance quality through generations of its graduates. Jaymor boasts a large standalone facility with 4 studios, a lunchroom, and comfortable waiting area for parents and siblings. WHY JAYMOR? Under the direction of owner/ director, Nancy Dinner, and a team of professionally qualified teachers, the studio is known for its high level of technique and unique choreography in all disciplines such as tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre, contemporary, and outstanding acrobatic work. Jaymor classes cater to the youngest (age 3) with ECE teachers and also

invites added adult classes to the studio. Jaymor’s competitive team, the Aurora Aerials, successfully competes regionally each year and has travelled and performed internationally as well. Many students have graduated to various professional levels of dance, teaching and choreography. We welcome dancers at any level, from beginner to advanced, to experience the fun and fitness of our dance programs. Visitors are encouraged to call or stop by anytime at: JAYMOR SCHOOL OF DANCING. 15 FURBACHER LANE, AURORA 905-727-5494. www.jaymorschoolofdancing.com

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Marquee is an award-winning, not for profit community theatre group, located in Aurora. We offer a variety of educational programs for children and teens age 3-18 years as well as 2 adult cast productions each year. Marquee’s focus mainly involves musical theatre, teaching acting, singing and dancing skills. We have classes for recreational children/teens and an elite program for those who have experience and are ready to get right into a more intricate theatrical learning experience (an audition is required for entry into this program). Regardless of which program a student enrolls in, they will gain experience in all aspects of theatre performance. Students will also learn many valuable life skills such as self-confidence, time management, patience, teamwork, cooperation,

respect, responsibility and much more. Marquee’s youth programs are extremely popular, very well organized and taught by seasoned instructors. Our programs are affordable and we are also offering penalty-free payment plans to meet the needs of every household. Now don’t forget about being part of our adult cast productions as well. This season, Marquee is featuring “Legally Blonde” and “The Sound of Music”. Whether you are involved on stage, back stage or in the audience, you don’t want to miss these fantastic shows. For further information, or to register for classes, please contact us via email at info@ marqueetheatricalproductions.com or by telephone at 905-713-1040. Marquee… where the fun is!

National Training Rinks NTR opened its doors in the Winter of 1995 and has grown to include three locations and six rinks. Featuring classes from tots to adults, recreational to specialty clinics. Learn to play, Learn to Skate, Power Skating, Power Hockey Development, Adult Hockey Instructional classes, Skill Development, 3 on 3 and more. The Newmarket location is excited to bring back the Youth Winter Pond Hockey League, which will introduce our new Bantam division. This alternative league plays only one day on the weekends. Games and practices happen in a 90-minute time slot which consists of a practice followed by a game. This non-contact, co-ed house league provides exceptional hockey value.

Socks and jerseys are included in the price of the program. The Youth Winter Pond Hockey League is broken into Tyke, Novice, Atom, Peewee and Bantam divisions. National Training Rinks is offering this program to any player, from any community who wishes to play. The league welcomes beginners while still providing a good hockey opportunity to players with prior hockey experience. Running for a 24-week session, the league will start on Saturday Oct. 13 and ends in April 2013. Please contact us at the NTR office. For more details and information call 905-953-0978 or check out the website at www.ntrcanada.com!

Newmarket Soccer Club Established in 1960, the Newmarket Soccer Club is one of the largest community soccer organizations in York Region. The club holds more than 5,000 players (ages 4+) playing on over 300 competitive and recreational teams, coached by over 500 volunteer and professional coaches. The Club will soon be based at its very own 50,000 square foot indoor facility the Newmarket SoccerCentre, and carries the Gold Standard Award for Club Excellence from the Ontario Soccer Association (OSA). Our tradition for excellence includes one national championship, several Ontario Cup winners and many NSC players having earned scholarships with universities and colleges in Canada and the United States. The NSC strives to ensure that each individual player in the Club is given the opportunity to advance his or her soccer skills. Our technical

development plan embraces the Long Term Player Development (LTPD) model recently adopted across Ontario, and features genuinely player centric program design with investment in player development rather than focusing on individual game results. This plan is being implemented by our Technical Division consisting of international, national and provincially licensed coaches. Kicking off in mid-October, and for the first time in its 50+ year history within the community, the Club will offer soccer opportunities 12 months a year in its very own facility. The Newmarket Indoor Soccer League (NISL) and the Newmarket Soccer School of Excellence, for both competitive and recreational players, are open for registration. Demand is high and space within programs is filling quickly. We encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment. www.newmarketsoccer.com

TAC - Where kids belong! Fall 2012 Calling all kids ages 2-18…something for everyone! ■ Junior Recreational Tennis Lessons - tennis lessons for all ages and skill levels! ■ High Performance Tennis Program for Junior Tournament Level Players – off court training – video analysis – experienced certiﬁed coaches! ■ Creative Kids Art Classes - explore, create and express through art! ■ Sportball Program - this popular program focuses on skill development - Me & My Dad/Mom (2-5) Multi-sport (3-7) ■ Teen Programs include :Teen Running Group,Teen Spin,Teen Fit, Junior Dryland Training,Teen Dryland Training ■ Systema Russian Martial Arts

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236 Wellington Street East • Suite 101 • Aurora

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REGISTRATION Four Directions Yoga Studio

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Target Rifle Shooting, Biathlon, Day andOrienteering, Geocaching, Camping, Free Summer Camps Hatha Yoga teacher training Evening Sports & Fitness, Band, No Registration Fees! Classes Firstwww.fourdirectionsyoga.com • email: info@fourdirectionsyoga.com Canoeing, Aid, Serving York Region Rock Climbing & Since 1965 131 The Queensway South (at Henry St.) Keswick Abseiling, Travel, Summer Camps, OPEN HOUSE and lots more! Friday September 21 7:00-9:00pm

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old) 190 Simcoe Street, • Children (6 & 7 yrsSTUDENTS: WE ARE OPEN: • Youth (8 - 12 yrs old) Keswick SIGN UP FOR 2 CLASSES 2012/2013 •Monday to

Family Day Camp, 905-535-2281 (Act 1) • March Break Camp & P.A. Day Camps available. • www.dance-express.org SPACESARELIMITEDSOREGISTEREARLY.

Northern Lights Dance Studio Northern Lights Dance Studio is excited to be celebrating its 12th season in a brandnew, 5,800-square-foot facility! Founded by sisters Christine and Shirley, Northern Lights provides a fun and progressive learning environment for all of its students. We offer beginner to advanced recreational classes, competitive classes as well as adult classes. NLD is committed to the basic principles of “A Nurturing Environment,” “A Commitment to Technique” and “A Balanced Approach” for busy families. Most of our students come through recommendations from previous and continuing students, a testament to the

studio’s excellent instruction and ability to produce great results as well as the loyalty nurtured by the studio. Northern Lights Dance Studio offers three large studios with viewing windows, a large change room, a playroom for young siblings, a homework station, a kitchen and Wi-Fi access. NLD has enthusiastic instructors as well as an award-winning competitive team. The studio also takes part in an annual recital and summer camp. NLD is now located at 5 Vata Crt. Unit 1&2 in Aurora. For more information please call 905-713-0555 or visit our website at www.northernlightsdance.com.

The Piano Studio The Piano Studio has been helping people learn to play music in the Newmarket, Aurora and surrounding area for 14 years, and we believe our programs are exceptional! Our approach aims to teach a love of music as the foundation for solid instruction in all aspects of musicianship. Our instructors are highly qualified as both musicians and teachers. We offer private lessons in a variety of instruments such as piano, violin, harp, guitar, drums, voice, flute and saxophone. We also offer successful group programs; Yamaha for Pre-school, Rock Band, String Ensemble, Choir and Theory). Curriculum is tailored to suit each student depending on their goals, from RCM to jazz to contemporary music. Our classrooms are bright and

spacious, sound-proof and have French doors. They are equipped with high quality instruments, the latest in technology, and all of the materials teachers need to make lessons productive, engaging and fun! If you don’t own an instrument we have a full showroom where our staff will help you find the right one for your needs. For those who want to test the waters first, our “Time to Play” program is the perfect option, it includes 6 weeks of lessons and the use of an instrument. Today is a great day to make some music! Call us or visit one of our locations today and let us help inspire the next generation of musicians in your family! 905-895-1844 Newmarket or 905-727-5582 Aurora.

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When you start your child in gymnastics, a good, competitive club is what you should look for. You can be confident that the skills being taught are correct and in progression for quality learning. Our club specializes in gymnastics at ALL levels with your child’s best interest first in our minds. Our trained coaching staff recognizes and respects the importance of your child’s development and we strive to achieve each child’s maximum potential. Also, we are a family-oriented club that you can feel comfortable leaving your child with, to learn and grow. If you choose to stay and observe, we have two levels of viewing windows, an abundance of seating and free WIFI to make your stay more enjoyable. Pulsars has been providing a positive atmosphere for learning since 1991 and is always growing, thanks to the many families who attend and support the club, and who also recommend Pulsars to their friends

and family. We always enjoy meeting new families and welcome those who’ve been with us for years. As a full service gymnastics club, we also offer Trampoline, Tumbling, Birthday Parties, Camps and so much more. See our website for more details www.pulsarsgymnastics.com We are proud to have been The Era and The Banner’s Readers #1 Choice in Gymnastics Clubs since 2006 and we continue to have one of the best Full Service Gymnastics facilities in York Region. Sign up for a class today! We are located at 1206 Ringwell Drive, Unit 2 in Newmarket. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm. We are closed on Sundays. Phone us at 905 836-2209 or email questions to pulsarsgymnastics@rogers.com and we will respond within 24 hours.

Queen’s York Rangers 2799 Army Cadet Corps The Queen’s York Rangers 2799 Army Cadet Corps is part of a national youth organization for male and females aged 12-18 years, promoting leadership, citizenship and physical fitness while providing a better awareness of the Canadian Forces. Our training year runs from early September to midJune, followed by summer camp. Activities include Air Rifle Marksmanship, Biathlon, Sports, Drill, Band, Map & Compass, Orienteering, Geocaching, Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Abseiling, Zip Lining, Cold Weather Survival and First Aid. We also participate in events where high school students can easily earn their 40 hours of community service. The first 3 years of summer camp are normally 2, 3 and 6 week courses at either CFB Borden or Connaught Range where cadets earn a training bonus of $60 per week. Senior Cadets have an opportunity to spend 6 weeks in Alberta mountain climbing, glacier climbing, white-water canoeing

and kayaking. Other opportunities include attending the parachute course, travelling to another country such as England, Scotland or Australia for advanced training, or working as a staff cadet at one of many summer training centres in Canada earning almost $4,000! The Department of National Defence and our sponsors at Legion Branches #385 Aurora and #356 Sutton provide much of what we need, along with our Support Committee. There is no cost to be a member of the Corps! We are currently based at the old Aurora Armoury in the Town Park at Larmont and Mosley Street, but will soon move into the new John Graves Simcoe Armoury at 215 Industrial Parkway South. We train Friday evenings 6:45-9:45 pm. Join us at the new armoury for our Open House on Friday September 21, 7-9 pm. For more information please call us at (905)726-8600 or visit our website at www.rangers2799.com.

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Are you concerned about your child and their ability to do well in school? Do you have concerns about their ability to deal with others, or their ability to focus in class? Do these thoughts fill you with uneasiness? If any of these questions raised concerns, consider Robinson’s Karate Schools as an excellent way to raise self-esteem, boost confidence and teach your child the skills necessary to be successful at school. Over the last 21 years, the staff at Robinson’s Karate Schools have been helping people realize the physical and mental benefits of martial arts training. Robinson’s consistently reinforces the development of a strong character by developing successful students, who learn that the goals they achieve are done so by possessing a good attitude and solid effort. Most importantly, they are shown that these attributes translate into success at home, school and work. Whether it’s the three year-old in Ninja-Tots, your 8 year-old training in Karate or a teen training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Robinson’s has proven that they can help all students by increasing their self-esteem and improving their ability to focus. If you are interested in giving your child the tools to become a happy, confident child, or if you simply need to shake up your own fitness routine, look at Robinson’s Karate Schools for a fun and rewarding experience. To book your free introductory class in Aurora, call 905713-1774 or in Newmarket call 905-830-1245.

Competition – No, It’s Not Just for Sports Enthusiasts. Spirit of Math makes the case for healthy math competition. “…and pencils down.” The contest is over. The room erupts with excited chatter. In the large hall, over 200 students from grades 3 to 12 have just completed writing one of the nation’s largest series of mathematics contests. These Spirit of Math students have opted to miss a morning of school just so that they could compete in something they get excited about – math. So many programs out there just show students the answers to the questions or teach them how to calculate quickly in their heads. How many actually look at all the problems, determine the skill sets that are needed, and teach those skill sets, the logical thinking and critical analysis so that multitudes of mathematical ideas and questions can be tackled? Knowing how to do this takes an unusual expertise, and has been perfected over 25 years in the Spirit of Math program. The results of this method of teaching are outstanding. With close to 900 placements on the national mathematics honour rolls this year alone – an outstanding feat – Spirit of Math makes a great case for not just teaching to the test. From doctors to physicists to engineers, Spirit of Math alumni are now leaders in their communities, changing the world. In one parent’s words: “Just by sending my son to Spirit of Math once a week, his thinking has boosted him far above other students in his day school. I can’t believe what he can do.” Kimberley Langen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Spirit of Math® Schools. For more information about Spirit of Math, and to find a campus near to you, go to www.spiritofmath.com.

Sue’s Dance Centre is located at the corner of Bayview and Mulock, and has been bringing dance to the community of Newmarket for over 20 years. The studio offers classes from age 3 and up in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Acro, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Contemporary. Classes are taught with a disciplined, caring approach emphasizing self-awareness, esteem, fun and enjoyment, with a spirit of co-operation among students. The studio offers recreational, exam and competitive programs. We strive to instill a love of dance and to provide each student with an increase in self-confidence and understanding of teamwork. All students perform in our Christmas Open House and Year End Recital. Ballet students have the opportunity to participate in the Royal Academy of Ballet exam program offered at our school. Success rates for students entering the exams is100% to date. Our studio has the distinction of top studio at many competitions we attend. Previous students have gone on to professional careers in teaching as well as performance careers. Our fun summer dance camps are popular weeks, offering dance, games, crafts, mini-Olympics and a pizza party. Our teaching staff is highly trained, fully qualified, accredited instructors who continually update their knowledge through workshops and courses. All classes qualify for the Child Fitness Tax Credit. Our studios have hardwood/sprung floors with parent viewing windows. A convenient monthly payment plan as well as maximum per student plans, makes fees affordable. For more information please visit our website at www.suesdancecentre.com. Registrations are available by calling the studio at 905-895-7469. If dance is your dream, call us today to start living it!

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The Arts Music Store and School has been sharing its passion for music since 1983. That’s 29 years ! With 38 studios and more than 50 instructors, it is the largest and longest running music school in the area. The store is a full service music retailer selling guitars, drums, keyboards, amps, P.A. equipment, music accessories, sheet music and repair services. They pride themselves on their quality products, competitive prices and knowledgeable staff offering excellent customer service. There are two schools to choose from. The Newmarket school is located at 274 Eagle Street on the lower level of The Arts Music Store. The Aurora school is conveniently located at 15140 Yonge Street, across from the Aurora Public Library. Both lesson programs consists of private, 30-minute long sessions taught by experienced instructors who all share a commitment to excellence in music education, with an emphasis on having fun. Their goal is to have students explore, learn and develop a life long love for music. Choose music lessons in Guitar, Bass, Piano, Drums, Vocal, Violin, Woodwinds, Brass, Theory, Songwriting, Banjo, Mandolin. They also offer group lessons in a Weekly 10-session format of Rock Band Class, a VOICES ensemble (a capella choir group). There is also an introduction to music program for children ages 1-5 years old – The Musical Playground. For more information call 905-898-7164 in Newmarket or 905-726-1140 in Aurora. Visit their website at www. theartsmusicstore.com for online registration. The Arts Music Schools are looking forward to sharing their love of music with returning and new students. They are now registering students for September lessons. Be sure to ask about their contest to win some great prizes – iPad, iPod Touch or 4 free music lessons – ballots are available with every 4 lessons paid from September 4th to December 15th. The draw will be held in store on Dec 17th.

Timberlane Athletic Club

For over 23 years, families have been bringing their children to experience gymnastics at our facility. Our gym features a clean, open & bright atmosphere with colourful, quality Kindergym equipment. Watch as your child gains confidence and self esteem through our structured gymnastics programs offered for boys and girls ages 10 months and up. We at The Tumble Tot Co. & Tornados Gymnastics are committed to provide programs that add fun as well as benefit the physical wellbeing of children of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities. Instruction is provided through our high calibre coaching staff that enjoy working with children and have been certified by the National Coaching Certification Program. Each coach has completed CPR and First Aid courses. There are programs for children of all athletic ability, from recreational to competitive gymnastics all year round. The Tumble Tot Co. & Tornados Gymnastics also provides fun filled birthday parties that are fully supervised by our coaches. A decorated party room is also available. During the summer and March Break, we have camps running full and half days for children ages 3.5 to 12 years. Children will enjoy gymnastics, music, theatre, science and crafts. Our competitive team has steadily grown over the years and allows those with the love of gymnastics to compete in competitions as well as participate in shows and demonstrations. The children have the opportunity to have fun with gymnastics and strive to be the best they can be. Athletes who are determined to master the sport can join our teams: Artistic Gymnastics and Tumbling. For a tour of the gym or a free trial class, please call (905) 836-6401 or visit the website at www.tumbletot.com.

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Originally opened in 1987, Timberlane Athletic Club (TAC) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary as a stalwart of the Aurora community. It is a spacious 90,000 sp. ft. facility that sits on 12 acres.. With 8 outdoor clay courts and the swimming pool sitting amongst the beautifully landscaped grounds, TAC is a special place during the summer months. During the winter, the five indoor courts provide a temperature controlled environment for comfortable play. This is a great way for both juniors and adults to develop skills all year long. Two International squash courts are also available for member play. Timberlane is complemented by an experienced management team and an outstanding group of professionally certified staff in both the tennis and fitness departments. The state-of-the-art fitness facility houses the newest equipment available on the market. Add to this an excellent orientation program delivered by a team of certified professional trainers and you have a great recipe for setting and achieving lifestyle goals. With TAC’s strong focus on family, exceptional programs are offered for children ages 2 to 18, with the goal of getting kids, youth and parents active. For a complete list of all programs offered, visit our website www.timberlaneathleticclub.com. Timberlane is proud to have been selected by Southlake Regional Health Centre as its partner in delivering Heart Smart and Health Wise classes as part of its schedule. Our programming is year round and is not limited to members only, however, membership does have its privileges, with pre-registration and lower pricing. Timberlane Athletic Club is located at 155 Vandorf Road in Aurora. Please contact the club at 905 727 4252 to register or to obtain more information. Timberlane Athletic Club is……Where You Belong!

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Lexi Marton intended to complete her collegiate soccer career on a high note. Instead, the senior captain and defender for the Penn State University Nittany Lions women’s team will miss the entire NCAA season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered Aug. 1 during a pre-season workout. It is the worst of news for any athlete dependent on two solid knees. Marton, a key piece of the puzzle for the sixth-ranked Nittany Lions, received the diagnosis with the expected emotion. It is the same knee the Aurora resident injured in 2010, though that time it was the medial collateral ligament curtailing her sophomore season. “The doctor’s eyes started welling up and she began crying and I started crying, too,” recalled Marton, who, with a brace from hip to ankle and compression sleeve to stabilize the joint, gets from class to class on a small, motorized scooter. “I knew right away it was bad. I didn’t know it was the ACL, but it hurt so bad, I knew I was (injured). “I was obviously devastated when it first happened, but I’ve been forced into figuring out who I am without soccer,” said the 22-yearold, a graduate of The Country Day School in King Township. “Right now, I’m just a girl going to class in her senior year. “I’m not able to work out. Everything is different. About all I can do is look around at athletes who have gone through the same injuries. I have to model myself after them

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and know I can come back stronger and faster than ever.” A member of Canada’s under-20 program for three years, Marton will have to adopt that outlook if she is to realize her dream of playing for Canada in the Olympics. For London, despite making a favourable impression on head coach John Herdman, Marton didn’t want to commit to the Games’ leadup required by the national program ahead of her studies and team at Penn State. In 2008, she was among the final cuts for the Beijing-bound Canadian team. “I have to realize at this point there are three years until the World Cup in 2015 and four until (the Games in) Rio,” she said. “My goal has always been to be an Olympic athlete. To be so close twice ... it’s tough to give up that dream and not make it. I’ll aim for it again.” She watched proudly as her friends on the national team overcame a heartbreaking loss to the United States to claim bronze at the Olympics. “I was so proud watching the game and the effort the girls put out,” said Marton, admitting she viewed the semifinal game in a room full of American teammates.

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Lexi Marton tore her anterior cruciate ligament in training and won’t be able to play for the Penn State University Nittany Lions this season. “They really put Canada on the map and showed what Canada can do. I think it will change the way Canada is viewed in soccer and the way soccer is viewed in Canada.” Marton earned all-Big Ten honours last season in her junior year, helping the Nittany Lions to their 14th-straight conference title. Her presence at the back has been a strong point for the team, which

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Less is more for hockey playoffs unsuccessful playoff teams were finished their seasons by early February. “Now we’re ensuring the kids play into March,” Bentolila said. “In the past, it’s always been an awkward ending to our regular season.” Newmarket Minor Hockey Association president Murray Taylor expects the competitive level in York Simcoe to benefit from the pilot project as teams go hard to be in the hunt for provincial playoff berths from the outset of the season. “It means all regular season games will mean something,” Taylor said.

Hawks, Leafs to clash in GTBL playoff series The Newmarket Hawks will square off against the defending champion Leaside Leafs Tuesday night at McKnight Field to open a Greater Toronto Baseball League best-of-three playoff series. The series pits the fourth and fifth-place finishers in the eight-team league, with the winner advancing to the league’s four-team, double-knockout tournament Sept. 14 to 16 at Bishop’s Cross Park in Thornhill. Game 2 of the series is Thursday night at Talbot Park in Leaside. Details for a third game, if needed, are to be announced. The Hawks finished with a 14-13 record, while the Leafs were 14-11. Newmarket won three of four games between the teams during the regular season.

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NEED EXTRA MONEY WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ADULT CARRIERS WANTED NEWMARKET/ AURORA 2 Delivery days a week (Thursday & Saturday) Deliver door to door Must have reliable vehicle Majority of flyers pre-packaged on Thursday Call 905-853-5613 ext 515 for more information - The Era - The Banner LAWN MAINTENANCE / LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Mastercut is a full service landscape maintenance company in York Region for 20 years. We are looking for motivated, energetic individuals with at least 3 years experience, clean record and your own transportation. Call Kevin at 905-727-7102 or email: mastercut@sympatico.ca

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Houses for Rent

2 BEDROOM basement apartment, Jane/ MajorMac, 2 parking, utilities, cable/ laundry included. $1100, October 1. 416-562-7763/ 905-303-3935, Ikki

KESWICK LAKEFRONTLarge bachelor, cable, internet, laundry, parking, GO bus. Immediate. $850 inclusive. 905-476-4065, 905-252-0560

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$650+ BACHELOR. $850 2 bedroom. Keswick lakefront. 1st/ security. No pets. Immediately 905-989-2469 AURORA- EXECUTIVE, basement, own entrance, 5 appliances. 11/2 bedroom. Non-smoking/ pets. parking. Suits single professional $1000 inclusive. Oct. 1st. 416-786-2728 AURORA- SPACIOUS, 1+ bedroom basement, separate entrance, new carpet. Suit professional. Nonsmoking/ pets. $925. 289-221-6910 AURORA TOWERS- 90 Temperance. 1 bedroom. Small building. $1000. inclusive. Parking. September/ October 1st. No dogs. 647-321-5930

AURORA VILLAGE- 5 bedroom garden home, 3 Office/ bathrooms. Nov. 1st, $1373 includes heat, hyAdministration dro, cable. Call OFFICE ASSISTANT for (905)841-7125. www. office in Newmarket. Self auroravillagecoop.com starter needed for computer related clerical work. BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, Must have above average ground floor, shared backcomputer skills and previ- yard, 2 appliances, no ous office experience. parking/ laundry, clean & Fast-paced, high energy bright. Oct. 1st. $650+ hyenvironment. Send resume dro. 905-960-5788 to: ruth@anbcanada.com BRADFORD- 2 bedroom, main floor, 4 appliances, newly renovated, laundry, General Help no parking. $850+ hydro. Available Oct. 1st. HAWKINS CONTRACTING, 905-960-5788 Markham seeking: Experienced Foreman, 3+ yrs BRADFORD- 3 bedroom, exp. Machine Operator main-floor bungalow, 3 (Excavator and Dozer), 5 parking, laundry, fenced yrs exp. Labourer, 3 yrs yard, a/c, non-smokexp. All req. "G" license, ing/pets $1,195+ utilities. good driving record, verbal First/ last. Immediately. comm. Skills. Growth 905-895-9019 opp's, competitive wages. BRADFORD- GROUND Send resume: level 1+ bedroom, private careers@ walk-out, furnished, A/C, hawkinscontracting.ca TV. Parking. $825.95. For more info: www.hawkinscontracting.ca References. End of Sept. Non-smoking/ pets. PRODUCTION POSITION ( 4 1 6 ) 8 0 5 - 5 6 2 8 , for Cesaroni Technology 905-775-4900 Inc. in Gormley. Required to carry out different plas- HOLLAND LANDING- 1 tics production processes. bedroom apt, kitchen, livGood work habits required. ingroom, parking space, Entry level position. Train- laundry, no smoking/ pets, ing will be provided. Send $900 inclusive. first/ last. 905-853-6676 resume to: resume@cesaroni.net or HOLLAND LANDING- 1 fax 905-887-2375 bedroom main floor/ upper. Non-smoking/ pets. Separate entrance/ laundry. $780 inclusive. Suits one. I m m e d i a t e l y . (905)478-4124 after 6pm HOLLAND LANDING– Clean, bright, 2 bedroom, private laundry, appliances, a/c, parking, private backyard/ patio, mins to GO, $975 inclusive, nonsmoker/ pets, Available Oct. 14th. 905-853-9559

KESWICK- ONE bedroom basement apartment, 1300sqft. Parking included. $900+ utilities. No smoking, no pets. 905-955-5071 MOUNT ALBERT- 1 bedroom, includes hydro, water, heat, parking. New kitchen. $850 inclusive. 416-557-6488 NEWMARKETQuiet, spacious building, newly renovated, new kitchen, 1 bedroom, near hospital. Parking, laundry facilities. No dogs. $975. inclusive. 905-953-9683.

AURORA- HENDERSON/ Yonge. Bedroom furnished, townhouse near amenities. Shared kitchen/ bathroom. Clean. Cable TV/ internet. First/ last. BRADFORD- Under new $530. Call 416-301-6938 management! Beautiful newly renovated Large 1 & MT. ALBERT- 3600sq.ft. 2 bedroom suites. $875+ executive house, laundry, hydro & $995+ hydro. No A/C, internet, cable, hardpets. Laundry onsite. wood, non-smoking/ pets; Close to all amenities. Ryis 2 bedrooms, private bathroom, $950. Available Properties 905-727-1102. imediately. 416-707-4038 BRADFORD- 3 bedroom, double garage, 5 applianc- NEWMARKET- YONGE/ es, $1475+ utilities. First/ Davis- bright bedrooms last. Oct. lst. Maria with patio, all inclusive. Near amenities. No smok905-832-3826 ing. No pets. Available imKESWICK- EXECUTIVE mediately. $500-$650. home, basement granny 2 8 9 - 7 1 6 - 3 3 7 3 , flat, 4 bedroom, near lake. 647-290-6464 Suits 2 families. ( 9 0 5 ) 4 7 8 - 4 5 9 0 , YONGE/ DAVIS- 1 upper room available in house. 905-252-2624 Share washroom/ kitchen. KETTLEBY- 3 bedrooms. Laundry. A/C. Non-smokCompletely renovated. ing/ pets. Parking. $500 Close to 400. 3 parking. Immediately 647-853-0838 Laundry. $1100+ utilities. Rentals Outside Available now. George 905-853-3026 Canada

NEWMARKET- 1 bedroom basement, open concept, 1 parking, spot, near hospital, non-smoking/ pets. First/ last. September 1, $875 inclusive. KING CITY (Bathurst/ 905-898-2675. King), 3 bedroom house, NEWMARKET- BRIGHT, livingroom/ den. 3-pc 1 bedroom basement, fur- washroom. New fridge/ nished, separate entrance, stove. Newly renovated. (416)789-2163, parking, deck. Non-smok- Gerry ing/ pets. $900+. Suits ma- 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. ture single. Short/ long NEWMARKET- BRAND term. (416)540-5137 new, 2 storey semi, 3 bedroom, appliances, 2.5 NEWMARKET- DOWN- washrooms. Garage. TOWN. Newly renovated 1 $1550+. Non-smoking/ bedroom walkout base- pets. Sept. 1st. ment. Laundry, cable, in- 905-235-3926 ternet, parking. $1000 Gottarent.com inclusive. Sept. 1st. NEWMARKET- YONGE/ 416-709-9803 Aspenwood Dr. 3 bedNEWMARKET- LARGE, room, 2.5 bathroom, 2-stoclean 1 bedroom apart- ry hardwood semi. 2 ment above shop. Appli- parking, garage, nonances, parking, air smoker/ pets. Reference. utilities. conditioned. No pets. Oc- $1680.+ tober 1st. $800 inclusive. 647-216-6868 9 0 5 - 8 9 5 - 7 3 3 3 Rooms for Rent 905-841-1664 NEWMARKETMAIN Street. 2 bedroom 2nd floor, 5 appliances, air conditioning, common deck, telephone entry system. $1275+. September 1st. (905)955-0136 NEWMARKETMUST see! 2 bedrooms, deck, 3 appliances,shared laundry, garage, yard. Non-smoking/ pets. Suits professional. $1200+. October 1st. 905-898-0882 NEWMARKET near (hospital)- 2 bedroom basement. Separate entrance, laundry, 1 parking. Nonsmoking/ pets. $1000. inclusive. Available immediately. 905-535-3436, after 6pm. NEWMARKET- QUEEN Street. 3 bedroom main floor, huge yard, parking, laundry, near park and school. $1450+ utilities. Available immediately. 416-845-6363 NEWMARKET- SUMMERHILL. 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, clean. Nonsmoking/ pets. $800 inclusive. Available immediately. 905-716-9850 evenings.

HOSPITAL/ LESLIELarge, lower 2 bedroom, office, renovated, no pets, ceramic flooring, one year lease. Immediate. 975+. 752 Greenfield Cres., N e w m a r k e t . 1-403-282-8800 NEWMARKET- Warden/ Vivian. 2 bedroom upperKESWICK- 1 bedroom, level, newly renovated, main floor, backyard ac- parking. Non-smoking/ cess, 1 parking. Conven- pets. $1050 inclusive. ient location. $760 all Sept. 15th. First/ last. Refinclusive. Available Sep- erences. 905-895-0001 tember 1st. 905-726-5965 KESWICK- 2 bedroom QUEEN/ MAIN St., Newbasement. $1100+ 50% market. Newly decorated. heat/ hydro. Stove/ fridge/ Extra large 2 bedroom, laundry. No pets, non- must see! Near all smoking. Available Octo- amenities. No pets/ smokber1st. 1st & last. ing. $1150. Available now. 905-715-5106 905-476-5299 KESWICK- 3 bedroom Unregistered apartments upper level lakefront. could be unsafe. Laundry facilities, applianc- Ask to see your landlord’s es, no pets. $1550 incluregistration certificate. sive. (905)955-3265 Town of East Gwillimbury.

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CENTRAL NEWMARKET800sq.ft. commercial unit. Queen/ Main. Storefront or A FREE TOW office. Lots of parking. for your scrap car Immediate. $900+ hydro, or truck and cash paid. heat included. (905)775-1018 905-715-5106 or (905)836-2100 carolvanbeek60@ yahoo.ca A1 SERVICE. We pay top dollar. Wanted: Cars & Trucks. Your responsible Articles Wanted auto recycler, SERIOUS COLLECTOR 905-954-0002 looking for old toys. Single Metrowide Auto Parts pieces or large collections. Please call Vern CERTIFIED RECYCLER $100 to $1000 905-535-0385 Cars/Trucks/Vans Fast Free towing Articles for Sale We sell parts (Misc.) 905-722-3223 3 PIECE green sectional 905-960-5546 couch. Pick up only. Must go quick! $150 OBO. 905-251-1221 Child Care Available

KESWICKROOM available. Share kitchen, bath. Parking, laundry. Mature non-smoking professional male only. Sept. 1st. $450. (905)989-0496. CARPETS- I have several KESWICK- Share large thousand yards of new lakefront house in Island stainmaster & 100% nylon Grove. Cable, internet, carpet. Will do living room laundry, parking. GO bus. & hall for $389.00. InImmediate. 1 room, $600. cludes: carpet, pad, instal9 0 5 - 4 7 6 - 4 0 6 5 , lation (25 yards). Steve 289-464-6049 905-252-0560 www.carpetdeals.ca NEWMARKET- CONDO HOT TUB (Spa) Coversroom. $550.+. Davis/ Best Price, Best Lorne, bus/ GO train. Non- Quality. All Shapes & Colsmoking/ pets. Occasional ours Available. Call cooking and visiting. 1-866-652-6837 Lease. Mature male. www.thecoverguy.com/ Clean, quiet. newspaper 905-895-6759 HOT TUB/SPA NEWMARKETFUR- 2012 model, fully loaded, NISHED basement room. full warranty. Fridge, microwave, toaster New in plastic. oven. Yonge/ Davis. No Cost $8,000 parking. First, last, referSacrifice $3,900. ences. Prefer 40+ male. Call: 416-779-0563 $450. 905-853-7091 MOVING- Loveseat, $200. NEWMARKET- LONDON Coffee/end tables, $175. Rd. area. Furnished room. Patio set, $100. Bed & Shared washroom/ kitch- frame $50. More. en/ laundry. $500 inclu- 905-853-5995 sive. Female only. Available September 1 PIANOS- 2 apartment size, $500. each. Upright (905)955-5783. school house, $300. Must Newmarket- rent walk out sell, make offer. basement, behind mall, 905-478-4590 parking, appliances, etc. STUDIO Only 1 mature person. No RECORDING smoking/ pets. $830. equipment for sale. 1 gui6 4 7 - 7 2 8 - 1 9 9 9 , tar, 1 synth, 1 base, 2 speakers, 1 recording in647-466-0998 terface, 1 microphone, 1 SUTTON- ROOM for rent stand, 1 amp. Photos at in spacious townhouse, fin- www.myspace.com/ ished basement, close to rottweilerskitz3. $2,450. YRT route/ Hwy#48. $500. 416-301-5407 References required. Available immediately. Firewood 905-722-7642

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SEASONED FIREWOOD for sale. 100% hardwood. (905)252-1787

NEWMARKET- ROOM for rent- Bayview/ Mulock. $600+ 1/4 gas/ hydro. Available immediately. 416-822-6615

FIREWOOD- SEASONED, cut/ split in shed. $49.-$69./ face cord. Must go. Farm being sold. 905-476-4479

LOTS OF TLC!-Any age welcome. Full-time/ PartTime. Before/ After school. Nutritious lunches, snacks. (905)895-6952 QUALITY DAY NURSERY Program. Before/ After. Pick-up: Rick Hansen P.S./ St. Jerome. E.C.E. Bilborough St. 905-841-2187

Child Care Wanted WANTED: PART-TIME nanny to care for one year old in our home weekdays (20hrs/wk) j.simard@rogers

Nannies/Live In/Out FILIPINO NANNY need for household help for young family in Holland Landing. 3 days/ week, 8am-2pm, flexible. 905-853-0039

Domestic Help Wanted CAREGIVER WANTEDfor elderly, disabled couple, live-in, full-time 44 hrs@ $10.56/ hr. Newmarket. 1+ yrs. experience. High school or equivalent. Room & board $85.25/ week. Lisa 905-726-8413. 5-8pm. MATURE PERSON for live-in position- to care for house when owners away, misc. household duties, run errands, and companion duties on full time caregiver's day off. Must have valid driver's license. Please reply including telephone number to: kah@netscape.ca or call 905-888-1611

SALES COUNTER/FLOOR HELP for busy retail lumber store. We require enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn. We provide a friendly work environment. Related experience an asset. Permanent, full-time. Please apply in person with resume to: The Royal Wood Shop 220 Wellington St. E. Aurora

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Summer Painting Specials Exterior Painting & Deck Staining Don't be fooled by low prices , we're all about quality & efficiency with FAIR PRICING! Call Claudio: 416-723-4860 or 905-727-0862

A BETTER FINISH

PROP REPAIR

25223 Valley View Dr. RR #1, Sutton

Phone (905)722.PROP (7767)

By a guy who comes to your house and scrapes, sands, primes and paints. No sloppy crews or messy kids. Just a professional who cares about quality.

905-841-5098

Dave 905-713-7831

• Interlock Stone • Retaining Walls • Flagstone Walkways • Lift & Re-level Interlock • Garden Installation ~ Top Soil & Seed

Craftsmanship & Service Repairs to aluminum stainless, bronze, nibral propellers skeg repairs

T & G Landscaping

Renovations Basements Bathrooms Kitchens Flooring Roofing

Decks and fences Plumbing/ Electrical Painting Installations Handy Man Jobs Soffit, Siding, Fascia

Toll free 1-855-332-9997

Residential ~ Commercial

PLUMBING

APPLIANCE REPAIR/INSTALLATION

Immediate response to all calls 7 days/ week

FLORENCE PLUMBING Complete Bathroom Renovations * Water softeners Purification systems * Natural gas installations * Plumbing service & repairs

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

Cell: 905-868-7318 905-898-5673 Licensed and Insured. Ask for Peter

Hire an eco-friendly Lincoln or Prius hybrid for your next airport or downtown transportation Examples: $75.00 (Aurora) $79.00 (Newmarket) Call Alan @ 905-727-8600 or 416-992-3811 e-mail: eco-limo@bell.net Website: greenlimousines.ca

CONCRETE & PAVING CONCRETE IMPRESSIONS Stamped concrete for as low as $8./ sq.ft.

Garage Floors • Driveways Basement Walkouts • Patios Walkways • Waterproofing Over 30 years experience We leave "Good Impressions" Insured • Free Estimates • References

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DECKS & FENCES

DECKS

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HERITAGE HOME IMPROVEMENTS • Basements • Kitchen/ Bathrooms • Hardwood • Laminate •Brick Replacements •Tuck Pointing Renovations & Restorations Fully insured ~ Free estimates

Guaranteed Concrete Repairs • Parging •Porches •Walkways,etc

We can repair anything concrete!

Call Hans 905-953-8042 289-231-8828

FREE ESTIMATES

• Four Season SunRoblin Rooms Neil Cell# 416-414-7313 • 905-778-9832 E-mail: neiltheplumber@rogers.com

905-778-8311

TREE/STUMP SERVICES

Got masonry needs? We do it all. Specializing in high-quality masonry & natural stone The brick stops here!

window sill replacement parging • chimneys • repointing • fireplaces brick & block work • stone walls & flatwork mortar colour matching • cultured stone brick tinting • glass block • wall openings & closures historical restoration a specialty

TILE INSTALLATION STUMP MASTER Stump Removal & Tree Services

CERAMIC TILE

Kitchens ~ Bathrooms ~ Basements Electrical, Plumbing, Crown Moulding Wood Flooring, Decks, Fences, Ceramics

• Senior's Discounts • Certified Arborist • Free Estimates • Fully Insured Residential ~ Commercial ~ Municipal Will beat all reasonable written quotes

Expert Installations! Granite, Marble and Backsplashes

Aurora based, Satisfaction guaranteed

George @ cell 416-564-7942

Licensed Plumber

Installations, Alterations, Repairs, • Porch Enclosures Rough-ins & Service • Screened Complete Bathroom Rooms Renovations

(721983 Ontario Ltd.)

Call (cel) 289-500-1414

Renovation Expert

Complete Basements, Bathrooms, Ceramic Tiles, Plumbing & Electric

Neil the Plumber

•Landscape Repairs Brothers Contracting

647-404-7920

Repairs Renovations

Late Summer Specials from $10/ft. Over 30 years in business 1000's of installations

MASONRY & CONCRETE

Call Nino 647-233-3304 ~ 905-936-6001

Norm: 905.955.4321 (cell) 1.855.28S.TUMP

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D I R E C T O RY

PHSYCHOTHERAPY

Psychotherapy and EFT

Patzia Gonzalez-Baz Clinical Member,OSP EFT Cert 1 Client Centered Counselling Gestalt Therapy CBT Striving to integrate physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions in all of our practices.

Call Patzia 905-235-0547

To book your ad in this monthly feature call Sue Williams at 905-853-2527, 416-798-7284 or 1-800-743-3353 ext. 206

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Births

Anniversaries

DIMMA- Doug & Rhonda (nee Weber) are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter Victoria Ashley, 7 lbs. 10 oz. on August 31st, 2012 at 6:02 am. A sister for Ava and Aidan. Third grandchild for Bryan & Sandra Dimma and Doug & Barb Weber.

Birthdays Happy 5th Birthday Trevor Hugs & Kisses Daddy, Mommy and Scotty

Anniversaries

Please join us for an Open House for ED & DONNA MARTIN in the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary! Sunday, September 23rd, between 1-4pm at the Sutton Kinsmen Hall. There will be a dinner served at 5 pm for anyone that would like to participate.

Best Wishes Only!

Thomas and Edith Brannan September 1, 1962 A Golden Couple Half a century ago, they say A wonderful marriage began that day. Two beautiful people joined as one, And worked together to make living fun. Our families are full of joy because You're celebrating your fiftieth; And as your kids, and grandchildren we want to say As parents, grandparents you're the "niftieth"! On your golden anniversary, We hope you have lotsa fun. We're happy for you, and for us, because In the parent, grandparent lottery, we won! We celebrate now those fifty years; We raise our glass and give three cheers: To partners in life both in work and play, It's our pleasure to share your golden day. Happy 50th Anniversary! All Our Love, The Brannan Clan

Death Notices

TASSONE, Nazzareno â&#x20AC;&#x153;Renoâ&#x20AC;? Passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012 surrounded by the love of his family, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of the late Paulette Fournier-Tassone (2009). Dear father of Frank, Rose and Mark. Cherished Nonno of William, Sarah, Marky, Nazz, Guistina and Joey. Loving great grandfather of Dominic. Dear brother of Raphael (Rosina), Guiseppe (Mary Anna), Palma and Maria (Raphael Care). Adored by his sisters-in-law Connie (Robert) and Dale. Reno will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Visitation from the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick 905-476-7711 on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass from Our Lady of the Lake Church in Keswick on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations made to Southlake Regional Health Centre Cancer Care Unit would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

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Death Notices

PILLING, Esmeralda Passed away peacefully in her sleep at MacDonald House, Holland Landing on Thursday, August 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Ray Pilling. Loving mother of Jennifer and her husband Paul Beukeboom. Dear grandmother of Jadelyn, Raymond, Kristen and Kathryn. Sadly missed by her brothers Jamie and Armando and her sister Maria Luisa. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket for visitation on Tuesday, September 4th from 5-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St., Newmarket on Wednesday, September 5th at 11 a.m. Interment at Trinity Cemetery, Beeton. Donations to the Newmarket Food Pantry, 510 Penrose St., Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1A2 would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com FERNHOUT, John - (Past President of Bradford Lions Club) Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, August 31, 2012. John Fernhout of Holland Landing and formerly of Bradford at 83 years of age. Dear father of late David (Linda), Fred, Brian (Linda), Ronald (Pauline Costello) and Barbara (Dale Beatty). Dear grandfather of Veronica, Lisa, Bradley, Zachary and Amy. Dear great grandfather of Madalyn. Dear brother of Remmie and predeceased by Hank, Luke, Hennie and Geesje. Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of a funeral service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to John's favourite Lions Club charity, CNIB Lake Joseph Centre would be appreciated.

Memoriam

DEIGHAN, Ryan Patrick In loving memory of a dear grandson. September 3, 1991 - May 30, 2001. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Nanny & Grandad

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