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Richmond Hill Councillor Greg Beros is appealing a decision by the Joint Compliance Audit Committee to investigate his campaign finances from last year’s municipal election.

The Oak Ridges councillor has filed notice of appeal via Bay Street legal firm Aird & Berlis against the committee’s July 15 decision to grant a request for a compliance audit.

Beros is asking that the request be set aside, because he claims he did not contravene any provisions of the Municipal Elections Act related to election campaign finances.

Oak Ridges resident Kristi Kanitz brought the application for an audit forward.

In her submission, Kanitz said Beros mailed a campaign-style newsletter to almost 12,000 addresses in Ward 1 and billed the town.

Town policy provided for a “blackout period” beginning Sept. 11, 2014, after which candidates are not permitted to use town resources to send out newsletters to their constituents.

However, documents presented at the audit hearing showed Beros delivered the piece of literature to Canada Post after that cut-off date.

The three-person committee voted unanimously to give the go-ahead to an investigation.

“I do believe the mailing was late and probably should be a campaign expense,” Janet Andrews, audit committee chair, said.

But according to Beros’ notice of appeal, the audit committee should not have considered whether he breached town policy, because that is not relevant.

“The Municipal Elections Act comprehensively governs election campaign finance rules,” the notice See LEGAL FIRM, page 8.

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One of Stephen Harper’s most well-known MPs, Jason Kenney (right), minister for multiculturalism and national defense, was in town Saturday to support Richmond Hill riding PC candidate Michael Parsa and meet with members of the local Chinese community. To learn about your candidates in both Richmond Hill ridings, see pages 18 and 19.

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fter 42 years of making music, the Thornhillbased Cantabile Chorale of York Region is preparing to sing its final notes at the end of the year.

“We felt we had given all we can and it is time to have time to ourselves,” said Robert Richardson, the choir’s conductor and founder.

Richardson says he and his accompanist wife, Lona, want to quit while they are ahead, so to speak.

The choir is singing well, but it is a seniors’ choir, Lona said.

Bob agrees.

“It is hard to get younger people,” he said. “They are busy with families. It is an aging choir.”

Bob and Lona celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary this summer and are busy grandparents to 10 children.

The choir’s numbers have fluctuated over the years, but it usually has about 35 adult singers.

Cantabile Chorale has performed at the Thornhill Village Festival, the Markham Theatre and the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Its repertoire includes everything from classical choral music to Broadway show tunes.

The group, with many members from Richmond Hill, has performed throughout Canada and in places such as England, Wales and Holland.

It has won awards during overseas concerts, including a trophy in the City of Lincoln (England) in a cross-Canada competition in 1976.

The choir has donated funds raised to various York Region organizations, including: Hospices in Thornhill and Richmond Hill, The Rose of Sharon, the Royal Canadian Legion, local food banks and churches.

Net proceeds from sales of the choir’s CDs have been donated on one occasion to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and on

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Founder and director Robert Richardson and accompanist Lona Richardson practise in their Thornhill home. The couple are winding down their choir Cantabile Chorale this December, after 42 years of performances.

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another to international disaster relief (the Stephen Lewis Foundation.) The choir has performed at the opening of several buildings, including the Thornhill Community Centre and the Gallanough Resource Centre.

The choir has about six original members and all members say it’s more like a supportive family.

Chorister Ollie Neil says Cantabile was invaluable during a great time of need in her life. She dropped out of the choir for a few years when her husband was sick. Shortly after her husband died in Nov. 2001, Bob Richardson appeared on her doorstep with a cantata (vocal composition) and said: “It is time you get back to singing”.

She did.

“It was wonderful,” Neil said. “It

was the answer. It was soothing to go back out and sing. It was good for me. Everyone welcomes you with open arms. It was like going home,” said Neil, who has lived in Thornhill for 48 years.

Lona learned to play piano at age three. By age four, she was touring Ontario performing. She earned her teaching diploma at age 13 and her performance diploma at 15, both from Trinity College in London, England.

Like Lona, Bob comes with quite an impressive musical CV. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a degree in choral conducting from Trinity College.

He is a past board member of Choirs Ontario and The Markham Theatre for Performing Arts and

is the former music director of Markham’s Swan Lake singers. While working for the York Region District School Board as a teacher and eventually a music consultant, Bob created the Music Alive festivals.

They both point to aspects of the choir they know they will miss.

Lona mentions the camaraderie and Bob adds, “It is really family” to which Lona continues: “People look after each other”.

So, what are they looking forward to?

Getting their Monday nights back.

“We have rehearsed every Monday night for 42 years,” Bob said.

“We think we have accomplished what we wanted to do,” he said. “It is time for new blood.

It is always good to quit while you

are ahead. I don’t want to be an 80-year-old conductor making a fool of himself.”

GOOD TO KNOW: The couple is hosting a thank you party/ reception for all former members, sponsors and patrons on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Thornhill Presbyterian Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Please call and pre-register at 905731-8318 or e-mail rg.richardson2627@ gmail.com Cantabile Chorale’s second last performance will be Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. and the final Joy of Christmas performance will be Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Both shows will be at Thornhill United Church.

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Isn’t solitude, independence good for our children?

We’re paying for this election folly

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stare at a photo of a group of children, scanning their faces.

No, they aren’t in this one.

I scan the next photograph. Nope, they aren’t in that one either.

I’m searching through the photos posted on my daughters’ camp website, hoping to catch a glimpse of what my little ones are doing, how they are feeling and who they are with when they are away from me.

I saw nothing wrong with this daily ritual and with the photos themselves — that is until I spoke to my mother-in-law.

She said something along the lines of: “It is a bit ridiculous! Can’t children do anything nowadays without their parents watching?”

Whoa. I hadn’t thought of it that way.

To make matters worse, a few days after her comment, I heard a program on the CBC radio program Spark that made me think maybe she had a point.

During the program, there was an interview with Michael Harris, author of The End of Absence: Reclaiming What We’ve Lost in a World of Constant Connection.

He spoke about how children are losing their solitude, their absence from parents.

Harris was born in 1980 and says when he was a child, he remembers going to the park with friends. His parents sometimes did not know where he was until dark when, presumably, he had to head home.

He and his friends were truly alone and free to explore. If, they wondered where a creek came from, they would hike up a creek.

The idea being, he remem-

Simone Joseph bers what it was like not to be connected by computer, by phone to other people, to adults, to his parents.

Harris now worries children are being deprived of the same sort of solitude, of the ability to be on their own.

As a parent, I worry about that, too.

When children are constantly being photographed and videotaped, when they are constantly in touch by phone, tweet, Facebook, text, when do they have time to think on their own, to daydream, to learn from their mistakes or struggle?

Don’t get me wrong, I am still going to painstakingly search for my daughters in those camp photographs.

My daughters are still very young — only four and six years old.

But I worry about being the proverbial helicopter parent, about being too much a part of their lives.

I can only hope that some day, I can help them create (or they will create for themselves) opportunities for solitude and independence.

Simone Joseph is a reporter for the Thornhill and Richmond Hill Liberal newspapers.

Well, well ... here we go again with a very expensive electoral campaign. Did I say pain? Darn right.

And who is going to pay for this folly? You and I and the rest of this great nation.

Prime Minister Harper really knows how to screw the Canadian people, giving $100 million to Toyota, while knowing full well that Toyota will be shipping production of the Corolla to Mexico in 2019 — bye, bye tax dollars.

Oh, and we’ll be subjected to 11 weeks of verbal diarrhea and tons of unwanted election literature, or should I say litter.

I used to watch TV, but lately there is only about 25 minutes per hour of real programming, the rest is advertising.

Can you imagine watching 35 minutes of election diatribe every hour, 24/7! I may just turn the TV off for 11 weeks and go outside for some fresh air.

I don’t know about you, but I pity the poor voters.

They will have no clue as to who they are going to get.

Why, they will be so worn out listening to all the lies they hear they will not know which way is up.

Harper called for an early election so he can get more of your money to buy your vote with; the other parties don’t have that option.

Frank Lowe Richmond Hill

Continue to protect property values Open letter to the mayor and councillors concerning driveway parking bylaw: I want to add my support for Mayor Dave Barrow’s comment in The Liberal stating “I do not think a [bylaw] update is needed, as the residents still want their

neighbourhoods to look attractive, not like a commercial area where you see a parking lot full of commercial vehicles.”

To retain the residential character of a neighbourhood is easily accomplished by [veterinarian] Ms Winslow, as she may park her Vetmobile “within a wholly enclosed building” if she wishes to keep it close at hand.

Commercial is commercial — signage and advertising — not simply maximum wheel base or length of driveway.

The bylaw does reflect people who live in our community and that is why we pay taxes.

Please continue to protect our property values.

E. Smith Richmond Hill

Don’t make hasty changes to bylaw Re: Complaint forcing vetmobile off driveway, July 23.

Richmond Hill council should pause before making any hasty changes to

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We live in residential subdivisions to enjoy the streetscapes and atmosphere of Richmond Hill.

It’s not commercial zoned and these vehicles should only be present when working in the area.

There are plenty of parking spots available at local storage locker facilities.

Sorry, I’m sympathetic insofar as [veterinarian] Ms Winslow is carrying on noble work in the community, but I’d complain, too, if I had to live next to an ambulance.

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said. “Because it ‘occupies the field’ in this area of law, any apparent contravention of election campaign finance rules must be grounded in an apparent contravention of the [Act], and not any other policy or procedure.”

In any case, his July 29 appeal notice continues, there was no objective basis for the Compliance Audit Committee to conclude that the newsletter was an apparent breach of the campaign finance rules.

Beros intended on delivering the mailout, “on or before Sept. 10, 2014. Unfortunately, due to issues with the printing of the newsletter, it was not ready to be mailed out until Sept. 11.”

According to the notice, Beros’ office contacted deputy town clerk Gloria Collier Sept. 9, upon becoming aware of the printing issues, and advised her of the late delivery.

The town clerk then signed off on the statement of mailing.

During the audit hearing, however, Kanitz shared a portion of that sign-off email from Collier that Beros did not read aloud to the committee. Collier warned him that in mailing it late, Beros risked a complaint being made that he did not follow policy.

‘DISAPPOINTED’ SAYS RESIDENT “I am very disappointed that Councillor Beros has opted to spend more Town of Richmond Hill taxpayer funds to defend a mailing that was clearly intended as election mate-

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rial,” Kanitz said today of the appeal.

“I believe the audit committee made the correct decision based on the very clear facts in this case.”

In the nine-page notice of appeal, law firm Aird & Berlis said evidence will include an affidavit from Pavle Levkovic and it requests the matter be heard at the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto.

AUDIT COMMITTEE PAID $350 PER DAY The Compliance Audit Committee members receive a per day rate of $350 per meeting, plus mileage. If the appeal does go to court, the town would retain legal counsel, confirmed a town communications representative.

Aird & Berlis is the same firm enlisted by former Ward 2 councillor Carmine Perrelli during another controversy over newletters.

In 2013, Perrelli was asked by the town to repay the town after he ignored town staff advice and used municipal funds for a townwide mailout.

Perrelli sought legal advice from a leading municipal lawyer with Aird & Berlis, who said nothing in town policies prevented the councillor from using his expense account for advertising throughout town.

The same firm was enlisted last year by mayoral candidate Sridhar Methuku who, in the days leading up to the municipal election, took Mayor Dave Barrow to court.

An Ontario judge tossed out those allegations and ordered Methuku to pay the mayor’s legal fees.

Police seek motorcycle driving 180 km/h York Regional Police are looking for the rider of a motorcycle they say intentionally evaded police in Markham Friday night.

An officer parked on Warden Avenue close to Cachet Parkway saw a motorcycle travelling in excess of 180 km/h in a 60 zone at 8:20 p.m. The officer activated his cruiser’s emergency equipment in an attempt to stop the motorcycle. Police believe the rider saw the police car, made a U-turn through a red light and sped away.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance.

You can watch a video clip of the motorcycle from the cruiser’s dashcam at: http://youtube/JadgIKbcL7k.

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A Richmond Hill man was charged with stunt driving in the Preston Lake area of Whitchurch-Stouffville during the long weekend.

Officers clocked a BMW Z3 at 165 km/h in a posted 60 zone on Bloomington Road between Woodbine and Warden Avenues, according to York Regional Police.

As part of the charge, a 27-year-old man had his sports car impounded for seven days.

He was one of two drivers charged with stunt driving over the long weekend in York Region. Seventeen other drivers were charged with impaired and dangerous driving according to police.

Excessive speed has consistently been the greatest contributing factor in many fatal collisions on York Region roads, according to York Regional Police.

When contacting police to report speeders, try to note the vehicle’s location, direction of travel, make, model, licence plate number and driver description.

Street racing is dangerous, unlawful and puts innocent people at risk of injury or death. The real finish line may be court, fines, jail, vehicle seizure, and the loss of driving privileges, hospital or morgue, according to police.

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Cyclist dies in Vaughan weekend crash A male cyclist was killed in an early morning crash in Vaughan Saturday, Aug. 1.

The collision occurred on Dufferin Street south of Teston Road.

York Regional Police say a male cyclist was struck by a vehicle around 4:30 a.m. and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, according to police.

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New recreation facilities, Terry Fox tribute approved At a July council meeting before the summer recess, Richmond Hill politicians approved two new recreation facilities and confirmed plans for Terry Fox Day in September, when a statue to the Canadian hero will be unveiled.

Council approved a third arena ice pad, plus an indoor soccer facility to be built at Richmond Green Sports Centre on Elgin Mills Road East.

A feasibility study showed demand for recreational sports facilities continues to increase, especially for hockey, skating and soccer.

The study considered existing amenities at Richmond Green, which currently is home to three outdoor soccer fields, an indoor sports space, and nearby Tom Graham Arena with two ice pads and three more outdoor soccer fields.

The funding for the design and construction of the new facilities — estimated to be $68.5 million — will be added to Richmond Hill’s 10-year capital budget plan.

The additional indoor soccer facility and arena ice pad are expected to be complete by 2020.

TERRY FOX STATUE The small Ransom Park on Yonge Street is currently under renovation, in preparation for a statue to courageous marathon cancer runner Terry Fox, who ran through Richmond Hill on his original cross-Canada fundraiser Marathon of Hope in 1980.

Council proclaimed the second Sunday after Labour Day, Sept. 12, as Terry Fox Day, also the traditional date of the annual Terry Fox Run. (An Oak Ridges run will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 and the Mill Pond Terry Fox run will be held Sunday, Sept. 20.)

The town will honour Terry Fox and the 35th anniversary of his Marathon of Hope with the unveiling of the Terry Fox Tribute.

Internationally acclaimed artist Radoslaw Kudlinski is creating the tribute, in collaboration with Anna Passakas. Together they form the multidisciplinary art collective Blue Republic, and their work has been seen at Pearson International Airport, World Youth Day 2002 and in international sculpture competition.

The unveiling will be held in Ransom Park during a community celebration on Yonge Street from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12.

The front page of The Richmond Hill Liberal of July 30, 1980 showed Terry Fox being presented with a cheque for more than $8,000 from the community and Hillcrest Mall merchants.

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According to a published report, a spokesman for CN Rail said there were no injuries when a number of cars separated from a locomotive at Vaughan’s CN MacMillan Yard.

The incident happened July 29, when 91 cars collided at low speed with other freight cars in the yard.

No freight cars left the yard, which has mechanical devices to prevent any rail cars from exiting the terminal.

However, nine freight cars apparently derailed in the incident and two freight cars on an adjacent track were damaged.

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WANT ROGERS CUP TENNIS TICKETS? The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill is also offering discounted tickets for Rogers Cup Tennis action at York University, for Thursday, Aug. 13, the third round, either the afternoon or the evening session.

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If you enjoy a cold beer on a hot summer day, you won’t want to miss the third annual Richmond Hill Beer Tasting Festival set for Friday, Aug. 14.

Organized by and in support of the Richmond Hill Rotary Club, it will again be held at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. Building on the success of previous festivals, this year there are 12 local Ontario craft brewers presenting their wares — approximately 40 different beers — along with several food vendors and entertainment served up by local music groups.

For the first time, two breweries from Richmond Hill will be featured: Lake Wilcox and Snowman.

The event runs from 6 to 11 p.m., and weather permitting, the festivities will spill out onto the outdoor patio.

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You will be seeing a lot more of a Richmond Hill actress on the small screen.

Lisa Berry was invited to join the cast of Continuum for the fourth and final season that premiered July 26 on SyFy (formerly Sci-Fi channel) in the United States and Sept.

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Berry is an international artist whose work stretches across the big screen and the stage. Her comedic talents can be seen in her guest-starring role on Mr. D (CBC) as the mother of the school’s star basketball player, Kathy Lee Giffer.

Berry also displayed her comedic talents in the recently released feature film No Stranger than Love, starring alongside Alison Brie as one of her busybody best friends.

Berry’s most recognizable roles on television include Stella Marz on TNT’s Silent Witness; Det. Roz Cabrera on CBC’s Cracked; Serena on SyFy’s Lost Girl; and playing an assassin for hire alongside Stuart Townsend on Showcase’s XIII The Series.

Berry has been honoured with a Trailblazer Award from the Reel World Film Festival

Actress Lisa Berry and a Broadway World nomination for “best performance by an actress in a featured role” for her work as Calpurnia in Young People’s Theatre’s production of To Kill A Mockingbird.

“I was also happily surprised to receive a Black Canadian Award nomination for my work in television this past year,” she writes on her website lisaberrylive.com.

Having performed at both Stratford and Shaw Festivals, two of the leading repertory theatre companies in Canada, she has played leading roles on major Canadian stages.

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VOLTO SANTO On Sunday outside Our Lady Queen of the World Church, worshippers celebrated Volto Santo, or Festival of the Holy Face.

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ican theatre stage debut to rave reviews, playing Thaisa opposite Ben Carlson in Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s production of Pericles.

She is the youngest of four children, born and raised in Richmond Hill.

“As a child I was shy and quiet — which is hard for most who know me now to believe — but with the help of my much louder siblings, I quickly found my voice.”

Her early actress training was done at the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts in Toronto.

If viewers don’t recognize her from her many screen and stage roles, she is featured in a commercial for Skinny Cow, and her weight loss success may partly explain.

“After losing over 80 pounds almost a decade ago, I’ve found myself sharing what I learned on my journey, becoming an inspiration and role model for others,” she says on her website.

She shares her life with fellow actor and Stratford performer Dion Johnstone, who played Othello in The Tempest opposite Christopher Plummer. - Lyrel Robinson

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Police collision reporting centre in Richmond Hill has moved Anyone driving in Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham should know that the York Regional Police collision reporting centre is no longer at Hillcrest Mall.

The YRP Community Resource Centre, the place to report minor motor vehicle collisions occurring in Vaughan, Richmond Hill, or Markham — involving less than $1,000 in damages — is now at 10720 Yonge St. at the southwest corner of Yonge and Elgin Mills Road in Richmond Hill.

A damaged vehicle collision may be reported at the Community Resource Centre if it does not involve: • danger to motorists at the scene of the collision; • personal injury; • any criminal activity, such as impaired driving or stolen vehicles; • a government vehicle of any kind; • a vehicle which is transporting dangerous goods; • damage to third-party property, such as a parked car; • damage to private, municipal or highway property;

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If any of the above circumstances exist, an officer should attend the scene.

All collisions involving injury, property damage exceeding $1,000 or damage to private, municipal or highway property must be reported to police according to the Highway Traffic Act. If your collision occurred in another municipality, contact York Regional Police to have an officer attend the scene.

Any person involved in a collision who fails to attend the centre when directed by a police officer, or when otherwise required by law, is guilty of an offence.

Fail-to-remain collisions can also be reported at the centre if it meets the above criteria and the suspect is not known.

The YRP collision reporting centre in Richmond Hill is open the following days and times: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed Sundays and holidays.

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Celebrate diversity and culture at Richmond Hill’s annual Tastes of the Hill, a multicultural festival set for Sunday, Aug. 23 at Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. The full day of fun, running from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., provides a great opportunity to learn about cultures

from around the world, try international foods, make crafts from different places, visit animals from far away lands, experience entertainment you have never seen or heard before and to discover new sports.

Admission is free; this year’s Tastes of the Hill will support Autism Ontario, York Region.

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Get ready to buy cool Blizzard for good cause The five Dairy Queen locations in Vaughan, two in Richmond Hill and three outlets in Markham will take part in the 13th annual Miracle Treat Day Aug. 13 in support of the Children’s Miracle Network.

Full proceeds from every Blizzard Treat sold across the country at participating DQ locations will be donated to your local Children’s Miracle Network member hospitals.

Here in York, the local Children’s Miracle Network member hospital we’re supporting is The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

If you can’t purchase a Blizzard Treat, but want to support Miracle Treat Day, you can make a donation at any Dairy Queen that will go directly to your local affiliated Children’s Miracle Network hospital.

Since the partnership began in 1984, Dairy Queen has raised more than $100 million in support of sick and injured children across North America.

Each day, there are more than 4,900 children treated at the 14 Children’s Miracle Network member hospitals in Canada, making partnerships like this so important.

In 2013-2014, SickKids managed 29,960 clinic visits from 10,117 patients in York Region.

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The pools were found in Markham (close to the Warden Avenue and Hwy. 7 intersection) and Newmarket (near the Davis Drive and Prospect Street junction).

Residents can take simple steps to reduce the risk of West Nile and exposure to mosquitoes, York Region’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Karim Kurji, said last Friday.

Cover up when heading outside, especially during dusk and dawn, and eliminate standing water around your property to reduce mosquito breeding.

The region is offering several tips to protect residents from the virus. Residents should get rid of mosquito-friendly areas around their homes, including stagnant water found in birdbaths, flowerpots, swimming pool covers, clogged gutters and eavestroughs. Window screens should be checked to ensure they are tight fitting and in good repair.

While outside, wear insect repellent and lighter coloured protective clothing, including socks, longsleeved shirts and jackets. You should also minimize outdoor activities during periods when mosquitoes are most active — dusk and dawn.

Region staff members treat catch basins along regional and municipal roads and other stagnant public watercourses such as roadside ditches.

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Many Richmond Hill candidates in place for election A majority of the main party candidates in the two Richmond Hill federal ridings are in place to contest the October election.

RICHMOND HILL RIDING NDP CANDIDATE ADAM DeVITA Adam DeVita is a professional engineer and community organizer who is ready to fight for constituent priorities in Parliament alongside NDP leader Tom Mulcair.

He was nominated by local members and the NDP party in February.

As an engineer, DeVita has 15 years’ experience in the high technology sector, designing software, computer electronics and quality management systems. He earned his engineering degree from the University of Toronto and also has a

certificate in Preventive Engineering and Social Development, which considers environmental, technological and social-economic issues.

A father of two, he has lived in Richmond Hill for 39 years. For the last 18 years, he has volunteered at Richmond Hill United Church and for the Richmond Hill NDP, the last 10 as president. He has worked on several election campaigns — as a canvass organizer, financial agent, campaign manager and ultimately

as a candidate.

Contact him by email at adam. devita@gmail.com or call 289-2920501.

LIBERAL CANDIDATE MAJID JOWHARI Majid Jowhari has been an active member of the Liberal Party since 1987, chosen to be the Richmond Hill riding candidate with

Team Trudeau last September and has been a resident of Richmond Hill for the past 16 years.

He is married to his wife of 25 years and have two children. He is a professional engineer with an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and a Certified Management Accountant.

A CEO of his own consulting firm, he brings 30 years of combined industry and consulting experience across many sectors, with senior management roles in corporations such as Deloitte Consulting, Apotex and Alcatel.

He has been a member of the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and other cultural organizations His campaign office is located at 883-16th Avenue E, Unit #6, Richmond Hill.

To contact him call 647-6939636, email majidjowhari@rogers. com or visit majid@votemajid.ca

CONSERVATIVE MICHAEL PARSA

The federal Co n s e r v a t i v e candidate for Richmond Hill is Michael Parsa, acclaimed as part of the Harper campaign team in July of 2014.

Michael and his wife have been married for 10 years and have lived in Richmond Hill since 2002.

Parsa has a degree in organizational management and is a senior member of the family business in retail sale of furniture and mattresses since the early 1990s.

In his community, he sits on the board of the local Optimist Club, which he joined in 2005 and served as president until 2009. He has participated in numerous local events, including the Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade for five years.

To contact the Parsa campaign, call 905-762-0004 or visit MichaelParsa.ca No Green Party candidate is currently listed for this riding.

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AURORAOAK RIDGESRICHMOND HILL LIBERAL CANDIDATE LEONA ALLESLEV L e o n a Alleslev is a retired captain in the Canadian Armed Forces and after serving her country in the air force, hopes to become the first MP for the new riding of Aurora-Oak RidgesRichmond Hill.

Alleslev is also an entrepreneur and lives in Oak Ridges with her husband, an armed forces pilot, and their two children.

She earned a degree in history and politics from the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, then served as a logistics officer in the Air Force.

In 1996, Alleslev and her husband started an eco-tourism business in Temagami, Ont. Most recently, she has worked as operations manager for Bombardier Aerospace, responsible for defining and implementing the final assembly line infrastructure for the Bombardier Global Express business aircraft programs.

Alleslev has volunteering her time with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Aerospace Council, and Women in Aerospace – an organization dedicated to increasing women’s visibility in the aerospace community.

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CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE COSTAS MENEGAKIS Outgoing Richmond Hill riding Conservative MP Costas Me n e g a k i s is running as the PC candidate in the new AuroraOak Ridges-Richmond Hill riding.

Menegakis was elected as the Member of Parliament in the Richmond Hill riding in 2011.

He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration by

Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2013.

As a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, Menegakis was successful in adding Oak Ridges to the name of the new electoral district of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill in order to preserve that community’s sense of identity at the federal level.

In the community, he has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Rotary Club of York and served on the Metropolitan Toronto Police Chief’s Community Advisory Council, the Empire Club of Canada and various Canadian Hellenic organizations.

Menegakis resides in Oak Ridges, with his wife and their two children.

To contact Menegakis, visit www.costasmenegakis.ca

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Summer Company boosts young entrepreneurs The Town of Richmond Hill’s Summer Company program provides students aged 15 to 29 an opportunity to kick start their own summer business. The program provides hands-on training, mentoring and up to $1,500 in grants for start-up costs and up to $1,500 when the students complete the program.

Malini Huvor started Urbin Solutions, designed to sort recycles from compost. To find out about the business go to www.urbinsolutions. com, phone 647-938-8965 or email contact@urbinsolutions.com.

Kriti Ravindran is the Bayview Secondary student behind RoKri, a technology company that assembles and designs custom computers. For more about the business, go to www.rokri.ca, phone 647-9804641 or email contact@rokri.ca.

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Russell Wong (at left) looks into the Urbin Solutions self sorting garbage tool, a business started by Malini Huvor, while Kriti Ravindran (below) talks up her custombuilt computers.

Luster Light LED Solutions owner Nathan Shachar (above) speaks about the benefit of LED lighting during the Summer Company 2015 Student Trade Show held in July at the town offices, while Sebastian Sadeh (right) speaks about his own company, Power House.

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In the middle of summer, Dr. Radhika Chawla knows the last thing on the minds of most parents is getting their kids ready for back to school.

But the Richmond Hill optometrist is trying to get the word out now about Eye See… Eye Learn, a free program available for junior kindergarten students in York Region.

The non-profit program is designed to detect, diagnose and treat children with vision problems, said Chawla, the program lead in York Region and chairperson of the Ontario Association of Optometrists’ children’s vision committee.

Participating optometrists will provide free eye exams and, if necessary, complimentary eyeglasses to junior kindergarten students.

About 80 per cent of learning in classrooms is visual but only 10 per cent of Ontario children have a comprehensive eye exam performed by an optometrist before the age of four. The association recommends having children’s eyes tested beginning at six months of age.

Perhaps most staggering is almost a quarter of children have vision problems, which can lead to students being mislabelled with a learning disability, Chawla said.

An untreated eye problem can impede youngsters’ ability to learn, play and socialize, she said.

“Vision health is extremely important for

children in all settings, including the classroom, at home and while participating in extracurricular activities,” Chawla said.

“In kindergarten, for example, vision problems can interfere with simple hand-eye coordination activities and the ability to perform ‘near’ tasks, such as reading. This can hinder a child’s ability to learn and can lead to emotional issues.”

While parents may think they can pick up on their children’s eyesight problems, youngsters’ vision troubles can easily go undetected, Chawla said.

Kids may not tell parents or teachers they are having trouble seeing because they think everyone sees the world the way they do, she said.

Signs of vision problems include an eye that looks as if it is turned in or out, bumps, styes, redness, swelling, crusting of eyelids, a whitish or hazy appearance inside the pupil, frequently watery eyes, excessive blinking or squinting, closing or covering an eye when looking at objects, using a finger to maintain place while reading, exhibiting a reading or learning problem, complaining of headaches, nausea and dizziness, avoiding activities up close such as reading and colouring and poor hand-eye co-ordination.

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Thursday, Aug. 6 Another free Thursday Concert in the Park will be held Aug. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park, corner of Mill and Trench streets. Enjoy a Dream Girls Tribute Band, bringing you the biggest and best hits from Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and Diana Ross. Bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions to sit around the gazebo and enjoy the outdoor concert. Extra parking at east lot of hospital. In the event of rain, cancellation sign will be posted at park.

Friday, Aug. 7 A week-long art exhibit by Rosie Sherman and Michelle-Richards Clermont, both art teachers and visual artists, runs Aug. 7 to 13 at the Richmond Hill Mill Gallery, 314 Mill St., across from Mill Pond. To find out more, visit rhga.ca

Saturday, Aug. 8 The women’s auxiliary to the Richmond Hill Legion, 233 Centre St. E., presents a Saturday night euchre Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. All invited; for details, call Betty at 905-884-5397.

Sunday, Aug. 9 The final free Children’s Concert in the Park is Aug. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Richmond Green Park’s outdoor amphitheatre, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. at Leslie. Through an interactive experience, Cosima Grunsky will charm young children with guitar, ukulele and dulcimer music, plus other instruments from around the world. Families encouraged to bring lawn chairs or cushions for seating. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation sign will be posted at park.

Young families are invited to Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill for a free meet and greet Wine and Cheese and Milk and Cookies Aug. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Meet other young families; wine and cheese served for adults, milk and cookies for children; RSVP by emailing Anna at agol@shaarshalom.ca

Community Calendar The Richmond Hill Philosophy and Storytelling Club meets Aug. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Archibald’s Neighbourhood Pub, on the patio, 8950 Yonge St. if good weather, or if rainy at the home of organizer Mora Campbell, 11 Kitsilano Cres. For questions, call Mora at 647-6085273 or email moracamp@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 11 Free Jazz in the Plaza concert held every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., sponsored by Wilson Niblett. Aug. 11 enjoy music of jazz artist Teresa Marchione. If it rains, concert moves indoors.

Wednesday, Aug. 12 Another Richmond Hill Moonlight Movie will be offered Aug. 12 at the park at Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St. at Yonge and Major Mackenzie, Enjoy movie The Book of Life on giant screen under the stars which is shown at dusk, about 8:15 p.m. Come early with your blanket or lawn chairs to get a good spot, enjoy some refreshments (for a nominal

fee); pre-movie activities start at 7 p.m. In event of rain, movie moves indoors. For more, go to richmondhill.ca and click on Moonlight Movies.

Cool Summer Praises mid-week worship service is offered Aug. 12 and each Wednesday, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. Join congregation for this folk style service; sing pop, camp and folk songs as well as more contemporary praise songs. Refreshments provided; for details, visit richmondhillpresbyterianchurch.org

Thursday, Aug. 13 Another free Thursday Concert in the Park is Aug. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park, corner of Mill and Trench streets. This week it’s Richmond Hill Has Talent, offering some of Richmond Hill’s finest vocal and instrumental talent on stage. Bring lawn chairs or cushions to sit around gazebo and enjoy outdoor concert. Extra parking available at east lot of Mackenzie Health Hospital. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation sign will be posted at park.

The 18th annual TD Markham Jazz Festival unfolds all along Main Street Unionville from Thursday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 16, as well as at numerous venues around Markham in the week leading up to the festival.

Local and international artists deliver 30 open-

air performances all weekend, plus at selected “hot spots” and at a ticketed opening-night concert. For more, visit markhamjazzfestival.com

Friday, Aug. 14 Richmond Hill Beer Tasting Festival, for age 19 plus will be held Aug. 14 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. Enjoy beers of 12 Ontario craft brewers, 3 Richmond Hill restaurant vendors, and music for fun-filled evening; all funds raised go to charities supported by Rotary service club.

Price: $20 at door. If you buy online, $20 entry also includes 5 vendor sample tickets. Tickets also available at King Henry’s Arms, 9301 Yonge St. More details: www.rotarybeertasting.com

Saturday, Aug. 15 The Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society’s annual Summer Flower Show will be held Aug. 15 at the Shops on Steeles & 404 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admire members’ garden exhibits and designs and learn more about the society’s activities. For details, contact Bernadette at lbburns711@rogers.com or 647-527-6948.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Everyone is invited to Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi’s annual community summer barbecue Aug. 16, noon to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at

Richmond Green Sports Centre, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E., Richmond Hill. Meet your neighbours, enjoy free food (including vegetarian, Halal and Kosher options), children’s activities and entertainment. For details, contact 905-884-8080 or rmoridi.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

Monday, Aug. 17 Let’s Talk in English: Summer English Speaking Club for Young New Canadians (joint project between Markham Public Library and Library Settlement Partnerships) runs Monday to Friday, starting Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Thornhill Community Centre Library, Bayview and John streets. Make new friends while you practise English skills. Pre-registration required; call 905770-7040 ext. 402 or email: lsp@ccsyr.org

Tuesday, Aug. 18 Free Jazz in the Plaza is offered each Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., sponsored by Wilson Niblett. Aug. 18 enjoy music of jazz artist Quincy Bullen Band. In the event of rain, concert moves indoors.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 Another free Richmond Hill Moonlight Movie is shown Aug. 19 at Russell Tilt Park, in Oak Ridges. Enjoy movie Cinderella on giant screen under the stars, shown at dusk, about 8:15 p.m. Come early with your blanket or lawn chairs; pre-movie activities start at 7 p.m. In event of rain, movie moves indoors. For more, go to richmondhill.ca.

The Liberal welcomes submissions of upcoming events from non-profit community organizations. Every effort is made to include all submissions; there is no guarantee of publication. E-mail items to mbeck@yrmg.com Did you know you can add your own items to our online calendar? Visit: www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-events/

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Massoud Khanmohammad will be an active participant as a member of Canada’s men’s sitting volleyball team, enjoying his first Parapan Am Games experience.

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“It’s going to be a great opportunity and probably my once-in-a-lifetime experience within Team Canada.

“As an Iranian-Canadian, I am also very proud and happy to represent my community through these games. Hopefully, my presence within Team Canada as a resident of Richmond Hill may help that more people from this town to support the games and other events related to these Games.”

A second-year national team member, Khanmohammad’s presence on the squad as a blocker came about in 2013, when he emailed Volleyball Canada to seek information about the sitting volleyball program and how he could connect with its team members.

That proved to be a fortuitous move.

“Later, I was introduced to team members of the Toronto team, and after a few months

of practising within their group, I was invited to the selection camp. Since then, I am a part of the national team,” he recounted.

Crediting what on-court skills he possesses largely to his parents, who were professional volleyball players when they resided in Iran, Khanmohammad played the game at a young age and continued to do so when he moved to Canada in 2009.

CAR ACCIDENT IN YOUTH Noting he still plays traditional volleyball, he took to sitting volleyball after he was involved in a car accident during his youth, which resulted in his ankle having limited functionality.

Acknowledging his participation in the Games is the highlight thus far of his sitting volleyball career, Khanmohammad was quick to thank his employer, Rogers Communications, for supporting his endeavours and allowing him to take added time to prepare for the Games over the last two years.

The stakes will be high at the Games because the gold medallist will receive automatic qualification for the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Standing in Canada’s way will be the United States and Brazil, Khanmohammad said.

“All the team members will put all their energy into the Games,” he said.

Canada must capitalize on its home court advantage, he said.

It certainly wouldn’t hurt, he added, if the crowd gives its utmost support.

“As players, we need to believe in ourselves and take advantage of our hosting position,” he said.

“Also, we need the presence of our good Canadian fellows in the stadium.”

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The right working environment is essential for men and women who work from home. An environment that’s conducive to work can help people increase their productivity and make their employers more likely to allow more employees to work from home. Professionals who are new to working from home may find it takes some time before they can create the perfect working environment, but the following are a few factors to consider when planning a home office.

Space One of the disadvantages to working from home is that remote workers don’t have access to the same level of equipment as in the main office, such as colour copiers or scanners. If you want to include even scaled-down versions of such equipment in your office, you will need ample space. In addition, less spacious home offices can

feel too tight and enclosed, making workers uncomfortable and less enthusiastic about working every day. Pick a spot in your home that affords room for your equipment and the ability to move around so you don’t feel cramped throughout the workday.

Lighting Lighting is another factor remote workers must consider when they’re planning their home offices. Natural light can provide an energetic boost and improve your mood, so choose a room in your home that gets lots of sunlight during the day. Many professionals who work remotely do so from the basements of their homes, which can make it difficult to rely on natural light. If the basement is the only location in your home that can fit a home office, look for lighting sources that replicate daylight so you are not working in dark quarters. Speak with your physician about how to arrange lighting to reduce eyestrain caused by staring at a computer.

Connectivity

planning a home office. While wireless Internet has made Internet dead zones less problematic, certain areas or rooms in your home may still be touchand-go with regard to Internet connectivity. Such areas should be avoided when choosing a room for your home office, as it can be difficult to remain productive if your connection to your office’s external server is routinely compromised. Find an area where the wireless connection is always strong.

Distractions While your home might be empty for much of the day, you don’t want to be distracted when the kids come home from school or when your spouse or roommate arrives home from work. Avoid putting your home office too close to popular hangout areas in your home, such as the kitchen and the living room. Instead, choose a room where you have lots of privacy so you can focus on your work and won’t be routinely interrupted.

Working from home can pay numerous dividends, but professionals who telework must put careful thought into the rooms or areas of their homes where they plan to work.

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Connectivity also must be considered when

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Twin Hills Ford Lincoln Ltd. We are a busy, flat rate Ford dealership located in Richmond Hill and we currently have 2 immediate openings.

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An energetic and talented communicator, you have extensive knowledge of the towing industry and a natural ability to teach and share specialized skills.

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Great earning potential for the right individuals. Experience preferred in domestic, but willing to train. Great work environment.

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905-883-6665

550 Edward Ave., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3K4 (near Elgin Mills Rd & Bayview Ave)

Part-time RECE for On-Site Supervisor position in Markham Part-time Assistants in Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan All interested applicants should email their resume to June Brown @ jbrown@kidsconnectionce.com

BOOKKEEPER for utility contractor at Hwy#7/Dufferin area.

Extensive bookkeeping, Excel, collection experience required (minimum 5 years Canadian experience). Must have own car.

Email: jobs2015@con-elco.com

INVOICING CLERK Needed for busy office.

Must have Quickbooks exp.

Keele / Hwy 7 - Concord Email info@mywellcare.ca 416-817-4114 PARENT’S HELPER (NOC6474) Richmond Hill, Bayview & 16th Ave. FT $11.00-11.25/hr, 44hours/week.

Assisting parent with child care and household duties. Maintaining clean, healthy environment in the home.

3+years’ relevant experience, completion of college, fluent in speaking & writing English.

Contact Christine: judypun@leeli.com

SERVICE ADVISOR

Email resume, indicating the position you are applying for to: j-iaboni@twinhillsford.com

If you are an experienced, successful & extremely motivated Dental Assistant Level 2 (dentrix computer experience an asset) looking to take your career and our office to the next level, we invite you to come join our team of talented professionals. There is no better place to grow your career.

Show us what you have to offer, and we’ll do the same.

Fax resume to: 905-773-1722 Email: cindi@dentistryinoakridges.com

Markham Insurance Broker requires Accounting Clerk / Admin Assistant We are looking for a candidate with experience and understanding of accounting functions.

Duties will include accounts payable, deposits, receivables, month end tasks and other administrative duties as well. Our ideal candidate will be a detail oriented and efficient person, a self-starter, able to learn quickly and complete tasks independently. This position will be a permanent part-time position, transitioning to full-time when the need arises. We may be able to offer a full-time position to start, depending on the flexibility of the candidate.

Fax or email, in confidence, your resume and a covering letter explaining how your experience will make you an ideal candidate and include salary expectations to 905-415-8875 Attn: Manager, or email to office@thinkinsure.ca

DATA ENTRY & OTHER CLERKS required for DST Output Canada in Markham. PC skills, 40wpm accurate, high school minimum.

Special Handling: Manually package output etc.

Both positions required good articulation in English, ability to lift 25lbs regularly, shiftwork, attention to detail hr@dstoutput.ca Horton Spice Mills Limited Positions Available

• Heavy Packaging • Spice Packer Heavy lifting and good communication Skills required. Must be able to read and write English.

Please email resume and or work experience to Dave: dsmith@hortonspicemills.com

R.L. LeGrow Insurance Ltd. of Richmond Hill is seeking a

RECE and Assistant Teachers Full Time and Before and After School positions for Thornhill & Richmond Hill centres.

Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required.

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

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We are looking for a smart, self-motivated and experienced DENTAL ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 who will feel right at home at Dentistry in Oak Ridges, an aesthetic,family & implant dental office.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please submit your resume to Sari Connell Manager, Staffing and Employee Relations By email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com By fax: 289.982.1116 Thank you for your interest, only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.

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

BATHURST GLEN GOLF COURSE REQUIRES

Full time/Part time support staff for Club House Operations. Various Shifts. Must have flexible availability, Monday to Sunday and MUST be available into the fall as well.

Please email: bglen@trca.on.ca

FULL TIME RECEPTIONIST. This position is responsible for greeting customers, collecting payments and ensuring 100% satisfaction in customer service.

Forward resumes to karen@ricklegrow.com

LOCATION MANAGER

If you like people and music The Piano Studio has a career opportunity for you.

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

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Roy Foss Motors

HUGE GARAGE SALE

for our busy Service Department

133 Castle Rock Drive

Saturday August 8, 2015 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

hiring TECHNICIANS

Richmond Hill (Bathurst/ Yonge)

Requirements:

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

Why work with us?:

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

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

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

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GarageSales

Books, home decor items, PS2s, kitchen, electronics, games, and so much more!

GARAGE/ MOVING SALE: Antiques/ collectables/ Limoge china/ glassware/ linens/ furniture 54 Alpaca Dr., Richmond Hill, L4E 0G1 08/08/2015 • 8am-3pm

MULTI-FAMILY SALE Sat., August 8th 8am-1pm 133 Valleyway Cres.

(Keele/ Major Mac) Housewares, furniture, clothing, kids/ baby stuff, more.

All good quality.

TRANSITION SQUAD ESTATE SALE Sat., August 8th 9am-2pm+ 4A Aidia Place Richmond Hill

(Bathurst/King Rd.) www.

TransitionSquad.com for photos

GARAGE SALE

Weather permitting

50 Neighbourly Lane (Bathurst/ Mill)

Sat., August 8th 8am - 2pm Lots of great stuff!

Sat., August 8th 8am-2pm 143 Oxford St. (Elgin Mills/ Yonge) Something for Everyone!

Garage Sale Sat. August 8th 8am - 3pm 104 Westwood Lane Richmond Hill

Table/chairs, table top, camping gear, luggage, electronics, wood chipper, knick knacks and much more!

GARAGE SALE Sat., August 8th Sun., August 9th 8am-4pm 92 Pauline Court (Clarke/Dufferin) Lots of gently used children’s clothes, books, bikes, much more. We also have a refreshing lemonade stand

Saturday, August 8 8am ~ 2pm Multiple Family Garage Sale / Parkfarm Co-op Housing 55 townhouses Fox Run Crescent and part of Cedar Ave.

Housewares, Baby items, toys and more.

Richmond Hill: 33 Eagle Peak Dr Yonge and Brookside 08/08/2015 9:00am-2:00pm

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Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

RICHMOND HILL Apts. - 15 Baif Blvd.

FANTASTIC 3 BDRM suites, GOING FAST! Dishwashers, in-suite storage, seasonal pool, social rm w/ events, car wash.

OFFICE OPEN DAILY, DROP IN! (905)883-4994 richmondhillapts.com

MARKHAM RD/STEELES Ave E- renovated, large, bright 2 bedroom. Shared /laundry, a/c, separate entrance, steps to TTC, amenities. Hydro/water included. Non-smoking/pets. Sept. 1st.

References $995. (905)472-8282, 416-708-8282, mohdshahzad@rogers.com

RAYMERVILLE/ MCCOWAN, near hospital Large 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking. Available immediately. $900. 905-471-7183

BATHURST/ RUTHERFORD- 2 bedroom basement. Big & bright, separate entrance. Newly renovated, cable, new appliances, laundry, parking. $975.

Non-smoking/ pets.

905-508-5799

MCCOWAN/16TH, 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, own laundry, 1 parking. Close to TTC and schools. Non-smoking/pets. Available immediately. $900 inclusive.

905-294-2276.

RICHMOND HILL Bayview/Major Mackenzie Bachelor and 2 bedroom apt in building.

References a must. Sept./ Oct. Call 905-883-0544 between 9am-8pm

ELGIN MILLS/ YONGE 1 Bachelor basement apartment, $650 inclusive.

Available immediately. Also 1 bedroom basement apartment. Available September 1st. $950 inclusive. Separate entrance, close to transit/ amenities. Non-smoking/ pets. 905-508-2999

BUR OAK/ Ninth Line 2 bedroom basement, big kitchen/bathroom, separate entrance, laundry, parking.

Non-smoking/pets $1000 negotiable Immediately. 905-201-2254, 647-406-0332

KIPLING/ HWY 7- 1 bedroom walkout basement in a quite court. Newly renovated with beautiful park view. $1200 inclusive. No pets/ smoking.

416-729-4341

MAPLE 1 bedroom basement apt., private entrance.

Parking. Appliances, laundry. Beside GO. Non-smoking/ pets. Utilities included.

(905)832-3012; (416)720-8847

MARKHAM- ELSON. Elegant 2 bedroom +den basement, separate entrance. $1100 inclusive. Non-smoking/ pets.

Couples preferred. 2 plus. Immediately.

References required.

416-710-5493, 416-578-8385.

MAPLE- LARGE 1 bedroom 2nd floor apartment, a/c, gas heating, fridge, stove, full bath, parking. $1025.

Available October 1st. 416-806-1984

Real Estate Misc./Services

Real Estate Misc./Services

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Personals/Companion

Personals/Companion

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

OLDE MARKHAM Village- 1 bedroom ground level, 1 parking, suits single.

Non-smoking/pets. Available September 1st. $950 inclusive. 647-628-8318

Condos for Rent

Condos for Rent

ISLINGTON/ HWY7, Facing ravine, 1000 sqt, spacious 2 bedroom condo. 5 appliances including ensuite laundry.

Parking, non-smoking. Available August 15th. $1700 +.

647-990-4670.

Plumbing

Plumbing

SEMI-RETIRED MASTER PLUMBER. Experienced. Courteous.

No job too small!

Licensed and insured.

Reasonable rates.

416-948-6536

Condos for Rent

Condos for Rent

MARKHAM/ 16TH- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Greenpark luxury condo, concierge, indoor parking, balcony, terrace, appliances, fitness room, party room. September 1st. $1650+.

416-704-3909, 905-294-0232

Townhouses for Rent

Townhouses for Rent

NEWTOWNHOUSE for rent loc @ Yonge and Jefferson Forest. $2300 call 647-801-4905 now Houses for Rent

Houses for Rent

MARKHAM ROAD/ Steeles, 3 bedroom 2 story fully detached house, available immediately .

5 appliances. No pets.

First/last, references, credit check.

905-294-2494.

WATERFRONT, KESWICK, CANAL, 50’ boat docks, renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, brand new appliances, patio, 4 parking, beautiful sunset view on the lake.

350 meters to the lake. 1100 sqft. $1690.

647-802-0089.

Moving & Storage

Moving & Storage

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

Houses for Rent

Houses for Rent

YONGE/ MAJOR Mackenzie- 2 bedroom house on a big lot. All appliances. Near GO Train. Available Immediately Tony 416-219-8660, 416-817-3269

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

HWY#7/ MCCOWAN Large room, TTC, shopping, laundry.

Cable, internet. $550. utilities included. 1st/ last. No parking.

Suit single professional 647-722-2285.

Shared Accommodations

Shared Accommodations

RICHMOND HILL- Major Mackenzie/ Yonge. 1 bedroom w/cable, parking.

Share house/laundry. $550, inclusive.

Available August 1st. 905-505-2410.

Articles for Sale

TWIN SIZED pine junior loft bed frame with 3 modular accompanying pieces. 3 drawer dresser, bookshelf, cabinet (2 sliding door), and desk (mounts on frame). Dresser, cabinet and bookshelf can be used separately or fitted under the bed to accommodate small spaces.

Will sell pieces individually, however bed frame and desk come together @ $150 Bookcase $25 Dresser $37.50 Sliding Door Cabinet $37.50

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

Auctions & Sales

Auctions & Sales

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

POTTAGEVILLE COMMUNITY HALL

Furniture, glass & china including Flow Blue, Carnival, etc., lighting, sealers & bottles, figurines, collectibles & misc.

AUCTIONEER: David Beasley, ICCA, CPPA Phone (905) 727-6585 Full Details & Photos at: www.davidbeasleyauctions.com

Cars for Sale

Cars for Sale

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING services by experienced, honest, reliable, European lady. References available. Call Urszula at 416-893-9351.

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

Please call 289-395-0358 or email chriscots@gmail.com Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$100-$10,000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-831-7399

TOP CASH For Scrap 416-834-4233.

We pay top cash for your junk car and we tow it away for free.

WE PAY $325- $3000 for your scrap cars & trucks. 24/7/ Free towing.

705-500-2844 or 905-462-1346

Dating Services

Dating Services

Are you sick of being alone? Cooking for one? Being the third wheel at parties?

Time to make a change...

Call Misty River Introductions (416)777-6302, www.mistyriverintros.com

Mortgages/Loans

LARGE FUND --- Borrowers Wanted.

Start saving hundreds of dollars today!

We can easily approve you by phone.

1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime.

Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. CALL ANYTIME 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153.

Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca Legal Services

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans!

Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry.

Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind?

Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540

Decks & Fences

2008 CHEVROLET COBALT

Domestic Help Available

ABSOLUTELY BEST cleaning ladies available.

Honest & hard working, insured/ bonded. 416-897-6782. www.maidforyoutorontoltd.com

Mortgages/Loans

Contact: (905) 713-2968 for details

Building Equipment/ Materials

Domestic Help Available

Decks & Fences

DECKS, PERGOLAS, Sheds, Pool Sheds, Staining, Tree Removal.

30 years experience.

416-522-8034

Electrical

Electrical

LICENSED/ INSURED. All Electrical Wiring, Panel Upgrades, Potlights, Basements, Reno’s, New homes.

Competitive pricing. Quality work.

Call Jon (905)716-7755 www.MasterElectric.ca

Flooring & Carpeting

Handy Person

CARPET, LAMINATELinoleum. A1, sales, installation, repair, restretch. Seniors discount. For expert workmanship/ low rates, free estimate call (416)569-5606

Handy Person

A-HANDYMAN- Kitchen & Bathroom renovations, plumbing, electrical, hardwood/ laminate flooring, and more. Excellent quality.

Reasonable price. 416-845-1556.

Notices (Public)

Notices (Public)

Notices (Public)

Notices (Public)

* NOTICE OF MEETING *

MOE FIXIT Inc. Handyman. Emergency services. General repair/ maintenance.

Remodelling. Plumbing. Painting.

Installation. Flooring. Drywall. Honey-Do List, etc. Call Moe 416-841-8607

Notice is hereby given that:

RICHMOND HILL GOLF CLUB

Home Renovations

Home Renovations

MR. FIX-IT-”ALL” All Home Services, Repairs & Renovations.

Bathroom, Countertop, Backsplash, Ceramics, Plumbing, Ceiling Spraying, Crown Moulding, Flooring, Garage Openers, Appliance Repair/ Installation (905)669-4658

HOME RENO. 25 years exp. Basement. Kitchen.

Bathroom. Drywall. Painting.

Call Cam 647-388-1866 www.hongfuconstruction.com

CEILINGS REPAIRED. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 905-554-0825

8755 Bathurst Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0H4 Will be holding a public meeting to present its annual report on Class 9 pesticide use as required by Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act. The annual report summarizes the use of Class 9 pesticides used in 2014:

The meeting will take place on Monday, August 10th, 2015, at 2:00 pm in the Clubhouse.

Please RSVP to 905-889-4653; Reg Langen – IPM Agent

Tenders

ALL JUNK REMOVALBasements, yards, garages. General cleanups, lawn cutting, small moves, odd jobs.

(905)832-9655

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

PROFESSIONAL GARDENER: NO GRASS CUTTING Create a garden. Garden clean up. Hedge trimming, pruning, edging, weeding, planting.

SEASONAL CONTRACTS. 905-989-0578, 905-806-4457(C) henna@hennasgarden.com

Painting & Decorating

Painting & Decorating

PRO PAINTING 20 years experience. Room $150.

Call or text Pete 905-751-3612 or 416-878-1806 or email select3p@gmail.com ABSOLUTELY AMAZING painters at bargain prices! Summer special $100/ room. Quick, clean, reliable. Free estimates!

Second-To-None Painting 905-265-7738/ 1-866-325-7359

Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

Tenders

Tenders

Tenders

Proposal RFPQ #

Flooring & Carpeting

HARDWOOD FLOOR & Tile. Experienced.

Professional. Low prices. Free Estimates.

We supply and install hardwood, laminate, tile, stairs, sand floors & painting. 647-786-6484

Handy Person

Handy Person

Description

Closing Date

P-15-142 Pre-Qualification of General August 27, 2015

Contractors for Leslie Street and 1:00 p.m. (local time) St. John Sideroad Improvements

The Request for Pre-qualification (RFPQ) is open to all General Contractors who wish to be considered as a pre-qualified General Contractor to undertake the construction of the Proposed Works.

The Region intends to issue a Request for Tender for the St. John’s Sideroad improvements and widening between Bayview Avenue and Highway 404, and the Leslie Street improvements and widening construction between Don Hillock Drive and Broughton Lane, as one comprehensive tender package by the end of 2015.

The Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) documents are available for download from the Region’s Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca. There is no charge for this document. All Bidders must log into their account and register for the RFP before they can download the RFP documents. There is no cost to set up an account in the Region’s Bids and Tenders System.

The RFP documents will be available on or after August 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. All Addenda will be issued on the Bids & Tenders website.

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AUSTERBERRY, Shirley Geraldine (1923 - 2015) Shirley Austerberry passed away peacefully July 3, 2015 at Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill. Shirley was predeceased by her husband James Bell. Mother of Janis (Donald Turner) and Shirlene (Timothy Wilson).

Grandmother to Donald (Janet), Rebecca (Michael), Robert, Timene (Rafael) and James.

Great Grandmother to Donald, Victoria, Michaela, Chase and Kennedy.

Shirley was a lifelong resident, retiree from the Town of Richmond Hill and a Lions Club supporter. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Hill House Hospice who provided exceptional and loving care.

Private burial was held at Elgin Mills Cemetery. In lieu of gravesite flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to Hill House Hospice in her name.

PALMER, Marjorie Marie (retired from North York Board of Education) Marjorie passed away peacefully, at Markhaven Home for Seniors, on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at the age of 79. Born in Listowel on Christmas Day, 1935. Loving mother of Gary (Laura) Young of Midhurst, and Sherry (Jeff) Long of Richmond Hill. Special Gram of Holly Young and her fiancé Dennis Mitchell.

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Allan Mills was key figure in Masonic Lodge

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llan Mills left his legacy as a Tuscan Lodge member.

Born in 1906 on the family farm in Tecumseth Township, he attended elementary school in Schomberg.

When he and his older brother, Clarke, were ready to attend high school, the family sold the farm and relocated to Newmarket, where Mills continued his education at Newmarket High School.

Mills studied at the University of Toronto, where he earned his bachelor of arts degree and went onto earn a bachelor of laws degree at Osgoode Hall. He established his law practice in Newmarket in 1929.

After 13 years of courtship, Mills married Selena Lorine Rutledge, a nurse, and they raised three children, William, Margaret and Norman, in their home at 167 Prospect St. In his solo practice, he quickly became known for his expertise in wills and estates before joining the Stiver, Vale, Peppiatt and Errington firm.

It wasn’t all work and no play for Mills, however, as he is remembered by his son, Norman, as an enthusiastic sportsman, partridge and deer hunting in the fall and fishing in the spring and summer in the Dunkerron-Horning’s Mills area, where he spent much of his childhood.

His green thumb and farm upbringing also had him tending to gardens at home.

In the cold months, Mills could be found socializing during a game of bridge or refinishing antique furniture.

He and his wife were both members of Trinity United Church, where he served on the board.

At the age of 26, Mills followed the lead of many other up-andcoming men in Newmarket and joined the Tuscan Masonic Lodge, where he was initiated in 1932.

His enthusiasm contributed to his quick rise through the ranks of Freemasonry.

He was elected secretary of the lodge in 1938 and worshipful master in 1941.

Mills contributed further by offering to do the legal work without charge for the lodge

when it purchased its own building at 441 Millard Ave. and loaned the lodge building committee $1,000 out of his own pocket.

Mills was also the driving force behind the lodge incorporating to become a private company without share capital in 1957.

His dedication didn’t go unnoticed, as he was presented his Grand Steward’s regalia for his services to the lodge and community and was considered the traditional installing master of Tuscan Lodge.

Mills died Nov. 26, 1981 and his funeral service was held with full Masonic Honours the day after.

— sources: Tuscan Lodge AF & AM minute books, Norman Mills

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