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Over the hill?

No — heading for the hills

HEALTH NEWS

Flexible or lower hospital parking fees coming this year

Alice Summers of Richmond Hill (left) and her ski buddy Betty Reynolds of King are both seasoned skiers, who have been making the most of their membership in a GTA ski club, which is celebrating 45 years in operation next month.

Does skiing help them stay young and active or have they just been ‘lucky’ to enjoy good health?

See story on page 3.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Local athlete bats for Canada on world U-19 cricket pitch

Brace yourself: higher taxes may be on way

BY KIM ZARZOUR

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WHY PAY MORE?

Is this the year Richmond Hill taxpayers pay the piper?

Homeowners may face a special levy that could bump the town portion of their 2016 taxes up 6.88 per cent — making it one of the highest municipal increases proposed in the GTA. Town staff unveiled a draft operating budget Tuesday, calling for a 3.96 per cent increase in municipal taxes to maintain services, plus a special levy that would mean a $5,476 tax bill on a home assessed at $638,000. This would represent

an increase of $174.63 over last year.

The tax rate is usually lower by the time the final budget is passed and at this week’s budget discussions, councillors voiced a desire to get the numbers down.

However, if the draft numbers are approved by council in coming weeks, the overall total rate increase (which includes the Region of York and school board taxes) would be 3.29 per cent.

Councillors are calling it a “wake-up budget”.

For years, the town has dipped into its Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to make up for reduced assessment growth.

It was a practice that started during the eco-

Respect. Trust. Enjoy.

nomic downturn in 2008 and was meant to be temporary until growth returned to 3 per cent, but that hasn’t happened, said David Dexter, acting commissioner of corporate and financial services and treasurer.

The stabilization reserve was never meant for long-term use, but for emergencies such as the recent ice storm, Dexter said.

At the same time, capital assets and infrastructure totaling more than $4 billion require ongoing repair and replacement. The town spends on average about $20 million a year, but See SHOULD, page 8.

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After 70, 80 or even 90 years of winter weather, you’d think Betty Reynolds and Alice Summers would have had enough.

Not so.

While the rest of us scurry for cover when we are hit with blizzardy weather, the York Region women kick up their heels — and reach for their ski boots.

The white stuff is just what they’ve been waiting for — age be damned.

Summers, a Richmond Hill resident, will celebrate her 90th birthday this year.

Reynolds won’t reveal her age, but the King Township senior admits to being a ways past retirement age.

They are definitely not over the hill, though. They are heading for the hills.

The two are longtime members of the Skicousi Ski Club, a group of skiers who are celebrating their 45th year of downhilling together.

Established in 1971, the not-forprofit ski group runs exclusive ski days at private clubs throughout January and February.

Members drive separately or via carpool, share group lessons and culminate the season in a year-end event with prizes and gifts.

It’s a world of difference compared to how it was when Reynolds and Summers took up the sport.

Summers was a teenager when she bought her first set of skis at a local sports store for $6.95.

With help from a how-to-ski book, she taught herself at the local golf course, labouring in herringbone-fashion back up the hill after each run.

Then someone invented the rope tow.

“Oh that was awful,” says Reynolds who also remembers using the old pulley system to get to the top. “It tore your arms out.”

Reynolds took up the sport when she came to Montreal with her family from Scotland as a teen and someone gave her wooden skis. Bear traps, they called them, because they locked onto your boot and wouldn’t let go.

She, too, started skiing on golf courses, then joined friends at Collingwood, staying at a youth hostel on the hill.

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Alice Summers of Richmond Hill (left) and Betty Reynolds of King aren’t over the hill — they’re heading for the hills.

That was when Jozo Weider had his inn and trails he’d cleared by hand.

They’d ski down and get a coffee. At night, they’d dance at Jozo’s and climb up the hill afterwards.

“In the evening, he’d take you and show you his pottery — he’d keep his staff busy that way [during the offseason, making ceramics],” Reynolds remembers.

Weider was the Blue Mountain brainchild and a fixture in those days, they recall.

“You’d be coming down the hill and hear him yodelling.”

“He died young,” Reynolds adds, pausing to think. “Well, young compared to us.”

The two break into laughter.

“We keep on living,” Summers says. “Don’t ask me how!”

These days, the women make the two-hour trek to ski country every Thursday.

“It’s fine when the weather’s good,” Reynolds says. “You can whistle through quite fast.”

But whiteouts can be scary, Summers adds. “All of a sudden you’re driving along and can’t see cars in front of you at all.”

No wondering if it’s worth it then, she says. “You just wonder if you’re going to stay on the road and not hit anybody.”

Then there have been the tumbles and in Reynolds’ case, a few fractures — breaking her wrists twice, (“never put your hand in the ski pole loops!” Reynolds reminds us,) and once, in 1979 when she was living in Geneva, her femur.

She was in hospital for several weeks and missed the ski holiday they’d planned that year, but the next winter she was back on the hills again.

The women are looking forward to a full season, despite the shaky start to winter this year. They plan to celebrate — with the other 300 members from Mississauga up to Orangeville and across York Region — 45 years skiing as a group. The club’s anniversary celebration is slated for Feb. 4 with a potluck lunch, contests and prizes.

And with luck, they’ll be back on the slopes again next year. It never occurs to them to quit, they say.

“I never thought about it until people started asking me if I’m going to keep at it,” Summers says.

“It’s a thrill to get on top of the hill to look out and see the sky and in Collingwood, the water. You don’t get that beauty any other way,” says Reynolds.

They both admit, though, they have been fortunate in life.

“Health is luck,” says Reynolds, “and old age is a privilege.”

For more on the non-profit ski group, go to skicousi.ca

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Syrian refugee family arriving in Richmond Hill today

BY KIM ZARZOUR

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Welcome to Richmond Hill — we are here to help you.

That’s the message from residents who rushed to answer the call for assistance this past week, after learning that a family of refugees would be arriving last night — sooner than expected.

Just before Christmas, a group of friends, co-workers and neighbors in Richmond Hill, many from the Mill Pond area, launched a drive to sponsor a Syrian refugee family.

“We thought we’d have a few months to prepare,” said Richmond Hill resident Jane Haque. “We had no idea we’d get the call so soon.”

The team was well on its way towards meeting its $35,000 donation goal, but was surprised to learn last week that a family — a 25-year-old mother, 34-year-old father and children aged five, three and one — would likely arrive at Pearson Airport Wednesday.

“We thought, oh my gosh, we don’t even have car seats yet — we can’t even pick them

up at the airport!” Haque said.

The group has since resolved the car seat issue and volunteers were ready for the pickup with minivans and translators.

Another crucial item has just been provided: a local landlord has come forward with an apartment the family can lease.

Now the committee is focused on finding furniture, food and clothing for the family in time for their arrival in Richmond Hill sometime today. Others will help connect the newcomers to the community.

The urgency comes because it was hoped this family could offer support to another refugee family — a widow with five children related to the Richmond Hill family, who had already arrived in Unionville.

“It was thought that this woman could assimilate better if she had family nearby,” Haque said.

The additional funds being raised by the Richmond Hill volunteers will help both families, along with another group of relatives being assisted by a Mississauga group, also expected to arrive this week.

It is hoped all three families can settle close by to support each other, she said.

From learning how to work a Canadian washing machine to navigating local grocery stores, the newcomers face a challenging road ahead.

“These people are coming to a brand new culture, new language, currency, transportation. The work is just beginning.”

The volunteers who have committed to help the refugees in the challenging year ahead are an important part of the story, she said.

“They are our neighbours for the most part, young people with families of their own, and it’s just incredible they are ready to do this.”

WANT TO HELP? To send a cheque by mail, the address is: Humanity First (Canada), 600 Bowes Road, Unit 40, Concord, Ontario L4K 4A3. Cheques should be made out to “Humanity First Our Syrian Family Richmond Hill” You can also donate online at www.canadahelps.org/ dn/25164

YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE Social media comments from organizer Jane Haque as generous people step forward:

- the EX-BOSS who donated $500 before Christmas now is going to put in another $500: he didn’t know he could get a tax receipt; - the SENIOR COUPLE who offered to “meet us at the grocery store” and use their points to pay for groceries for the new family; - the FRIEND in Alberta who is knitting a tuque for each of the children; - the Facebook ACQUAINTANCE who is sending hockey jerseys for the children and parents including one that says “I AM Canadian”; - the NEIGHBOUR who just dropped us a brand new carseat at our front door - it was never used by their granddaughter; - the RETIREE who emailed me a list of people and organizations who speak Arabic and are willing to translate; and - the LANDLORD whose basement apartment is not suitable for our family, but who stops me to ask questions about WHY we are doing this and says “I JUST WANT TO HUG YOU” as her eyes tear up.

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225 East Beaver Creek Road

Upcoming Meetings Monday, January 25 – Council – 7:30 p.m.

Monday, February 1 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 3 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 9 – Council – 7:30 p.m.

Agendas for all meetings are available on the Town’s website under the Council section “Meetings and Agendas” tab. Council meetings will be held at the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st floor.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEM For meetings held in the Council Chambers, the Town of Richmond Hill offers an assistive listening system. Should you require the use of this system, please advise the Office of the Clerk in advance by sending an e-mail to clerks@richmondhill.ca or by speaking with Clerk’s Office staff before the start of the meeting.

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COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment A PUBLIC MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following application that has been received by the Town.

ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILE: D02-15037 Katherine Faria, Planner I – Subdivisions 905-771-5543, katherine.faria@richmondhill.ca A request from MITRA HADIPOUR to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lot 65, Concession 1 E.Y.S. and municipally known as 32 Sunset Beach Road.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to facilitate the future severance of the subject lands to create one (1) additional building lot having a frontage on Sunset Beach Road.

Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary.

Zoning By-law Amendment Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is passed or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P4.

Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act and the Town of Richmond Hill’s Procedure By-law, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Acting Clerk at the contact information provided below.

Compliance with Provincial laws respecting Notice may result in you receiving duplicate notices.

Detailed information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Regulatory Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor at 905-771-8910. The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings.

Gloria T. Collier, Acting Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: 905-747-6363 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca DATED THIS 21ST DAY OF JANUARY, 2016

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Concerning a Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium A PUBLIC MEETING has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town.

ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILES: D03-15008 & D05-15010 Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner 905-771-2412, andy.karaiskakis@richmondhill.ca A request from IDEAL (JS) DEVELOPMENTS INC. for approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and a Draft Plan of Condominium (Common Element) for lands described as Lots A, B and C, Plan 1916 and municipally known as 39, 53 and 67 Jefferson Sideroad. The applications seek to facilitate the construction of a townhouse development consisting of thirty-six (36) common element condominium townhouses and sixty (60) stacked townhouses on the subject lands.

Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/ faxed/e-mailed to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary.

Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium Common Element is approved or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element, you must make a written request to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P4.

Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act and the Town of Richmond Hill’s Procedure By-law, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Acting Clerk at the contact information provided below.

Compliance with Provincial laws respecting Notice may result in you receiving duplicate notices.

Detailed information regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Regulatory Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor at 905-771-8910.

The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/ Meetings.

Gloria T. Collier, Acting Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: 905-747-6363 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Concerning Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments A PUBLIC MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town.

ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILES: D01-15006 & D02-15022 Shelly Cham, Senior Planner 905-747-6470, shelly.cham@richmondhill.ca A request from JEWISH YOUTH NETWORK to amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lots 10 and 11, Plan 1960 and municipally known as 9131 and 9135 Bathurst Street. The subject lands are located on the east side of Bathurst Street and have a total lot area of approximately 0.38 hectares (0.95 acres).

The proposed Official Plan Amendment would permit an institutional use comprised of a two-storey private community centre for the purposes of cultural, recreational and educational services.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would add a site specific exception under the “Third Density Residential (R3) Zone” category to permit the proposed private community centre as an additional permitted use and to establish appropriate development standards.

Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary.

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted or refused and/or the Zoning By-law Amendment is passed or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the adoption or refusal of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and/or the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P4.

Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act and the Town of Richmond Hill’s Procedure By-law, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Acting Clerk at the contact information provided below.

Compliance with Provincial laws respecting Notice may result in you receiving duplicate notices.

Detailed information regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Regulatory Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor at 905-771-8910. The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings.

Gloria T. Collier, Acting Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: 905-747-6363 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca

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Employment Opportunities

COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING

The Town of Richmond Hill has the following employment opportunities currently available: • Lifeguards & Swimming Instructors • School Crossing Guards • Fitness Instructor • Web & Social Media Coordinator • Manager Application Service • Assistant Town Solicitor For detailed information about these and other positions, including application instructions, deadlines and file numbers, please visit the Town’s Website at RichmondHill.ca/Employment or view the public bulletin board at any one of the Town’s community centres.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Concerning a Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium A PUBLIC MEETING has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road to notify the public and receive comments on the following application that has been received by the Town.

ITEM 1 IINQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILE: D05-15012 Melissa Morgan, Planner I 905-771-2413, melissa.morgan@richmondhill.ca A request from IDEAL (MM) DEVELOPMENTS Inc. to approve a proposed draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element, for lands described as Part of Lot 147, Plan 2383 and municipally known as 219 and 227 Major Mackenzie Drive East.

The proposed draft Plan of Condominium - Common Element, is comprised of a total of 11 townhouse units.

Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of, or in opposition to the proposed draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary.

Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element is approved or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element, you must make a written request to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P4.

Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act and the Town of Richmond Hill’s Procedure By-law, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Acting Clerk at the contact information provided below.

Compliance with Provincial laws respecting Notice may result in you receiving duplicate notices.

Detailed information regarding the proposed draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Regulatory Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor at 905-771-8910. The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings.

Gloria T. Collier, Acting Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: 905-747-6363 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca DATED THIS 21ST DAY OF JANUARY, 2016

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e may have a raccoon trying to get in the attic, warned my husband earlier this

week.

That explains the loud expletive I heard from him in the bathroom one morning just at daylight, when he looked out the upstairs window and was surprised to see a large raccoon on our garage roof.

Of course, seeing a raccoon in early morning or at dusk is no surprise to anyone in any of our communities in York Region, whether rural or urban.

But against the backdrop of a higher than usual number of raccoons with rabies in the Hamilton area, the appearance of any masked garbage-can marauder is provoking more concern than usual.

Especially for pet owners.

We are part-time owners of two dogs. That is to say, when my daughter has a long shift at her job in Richmond Hill, and her partner is also at work all day, she sometimes brings their two dogs to our place for “dog sitting”.

Between my husband, son and myself, there is usually someone at home to let them out and provide food and affection (in that order) while their real owners are making money to pay for dog food and other life essentials.

But whenever I let them out into our back yard after dark, I am very wary. Especially if they start barking more than usual.

If they should tangle with a raccoon — or the skunk my neighbour and I both smelled recently — there could be a real health risk to the dogs and to us of rabies.

As of Jan. 6, 12 cases of rabies in raccoons have been found in the Hamilton area, despite the fact that through an impressive vaccine program, rabies had nearly been eradicated in Ontario.

We all know that rabies is a deadly viral disease, spread by bites and saliva of an infected animal, commonly bats and lately, raccoons. And many of us know that rabies is most often transmit-

Marney Beck ted to humans through dogs or even cats who have had encounters with infected wildlife.

But did you know there are two kinds of rabies: dumb rabies and furious rabies?

The dumb form leads to wild animals being unusually friendly or less fearful of humans, and being depressed or hiding in isolated places (hopefully not in my roof).

The furious variety makes the animal more excited or aggressive.

So while we have no proof rabies is in York Region, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Ontario’s 36 public health units remind us it’s more important than ever to ensure our pets are vaccinated against rabies.

Not only is it smart protection for your pets and for you, it’s the law.

The other suggestions from the experts are harder to follow: “always supervise pets when outside in the yard, feed pets indoors and keep your distance from wildlife”.

But how many of us open the back door to a fenced yard, as I do, to let pets out?

When it’s dark, even when I turn on the back porch light, it’s extremely difficult to make out two black dogs and what they are or are not doing.

My daughter now lives on a fenced acre of land in a rural area.

I can only imagine how much higher the potential is for the two dogs to have an unfriendly meeting with a raccoon.

Vaccinated though they are, I don’t think I’ll be welcoming their doggie licks and kisses as much the next time they visit.

Re: Lifting the veil on the hijab, Jan. 14.

The bonding together of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamat’s Hira Muneeb and Hena Malik and The Liberal’s Kim Zarzour, has produced a fine commentary on the virtues of the hijab, its relevance to a Muslim woman’s religious obligation, freedom of choice and the eradication of the myth that the hijab is a sign of an oppressed woman.

To the contrary, and as has been rightly exemplified, the hijab signifies the chastity, state of virtue and morality of a pure and unblemished woman who, unlike their western counterparts, does not allow herself to be sexualized, exploited and tossed around like a sex toy to be abused physically and then left in the wilderness.

Organizers and contributors to this very sensible, educational and poignant campaign need to be recognized and commended.

I hope Zarzour’s bold and practical experiment to wear a hijab and stroll in public places will help to alleviate the fear with which Muslim women have been engulfed.

They can proudly go around their various tasks in public and should feel even stronger in the choice they have made. So also will it be a catalyst for the general public to tolerate, respect and accept the choice their fellow Canadians have made.

Organizers’ unique and innovative invitation to the public to learn about what it means to be a Muslim female and try on the hijab will go a long way in cementing relations with women of all communities. As well, it is winter and you do need a head covering, religious or not.

Coincidentally, the Huffington Post reports that “the Italian fashion house Dolce Gabbana designers have released its first collection of abayas and hijabs and Forbes has called it the company’s smartest move in years. A

growing number of Western fashion brands, including Tommy Hillfiger, DKNY, and Mango, are realising that it is important to start catering to Muslim women”.

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Sensitive journalism Re: Lifting the veil on the hijab, Jan. 14 Just read about the “Je Suis Hijabi” campaign (a wonderful answer to “Charlie”) and thought “wow! A possible award-winning piece of journalism!” — which was beautifully and sensitively written by reporter Kim Zarzour.

My daughter is a teacher living in Istanbul, and married to a Turk. They have three young sons and I’ve been there twice to visit, and hope to go again. I will send her this article or share it online.

Paulette Popp Richmond Hill

Newsletter full of errors, old issues Recently I received the first newsletter from my Ward 2 Councillor, Tom Muench. Political news reports had seemed light this past year, however, I was surprised it only took him 13 months to address his constituents in a shiny tract full of typos and errors.

While he speaks of engagement a number of times, this is his first address in print?

My concern is that the topics he covers may not really address the concerns of the majority of Ward 2 residents.

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Many items are recapitulations of his election campaign agenda topics.

Door-to-door mail service? let’s move on — that is a federal issue that is still being evaluated. Rail safety? — also a federal issue ruled on by Transport Canada.

O Canada? again? Love the song, but stop wasting time. The Supreme Court and our council decided.

Location of town hall? I recall Mr. Muench stating he was in favour of moving the location. My response is: Let’s not waste time and money; let’s worry about what happens IN the town hall and not WHERE it is.

I do agree residents should be engaged; we need more of that.

The newsletter itself had the look and feel of newsletters and surveys from our former Ward 2 councillor and when Mr. Muench cited some “survey statistic,” my spider sense started to tingle ... we have had enough of “surveys” in Ward 2!

I would also like to remind readers that Mr. Muench was narrowly elected by a margin of 10 or 20 votes ... he received 958 votes from approximately 10,000 possible voters in Ward 2 in a year where turnout was fair, so let’s be real about “representing all residents”.

Iain Switzer Richmond Hill

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contributions to the capital reserve funds have not kept pace.

Based on the recent 10-year capital forecast, those funds could be depleted as early as 2021, Dexter said.

Several other municipalities have passed special levies to address similar infrastructure sustainability concerns.

Shoring up those reserves with a levy will help build financial capacity for the future, he said. It will also address some non-sustainable revenues, but councillors worry it will be a tough sell.

“How do I go back to my residents and tell them?” asked Ward 3 Councillor Castro Liu, pointing to other municipalities with lower rates, such as Markham with a 2.44 per cent increase.

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Ward 2 Councillor Tom Muench said he warned last year there were troubles ahead. “Now that we’re being more truthful ... we’re realizing the real costs.”

“I know I as a resident think 6.88 is very difficult to swallow,” said Ward 6 Councillor Godwin Chan.

The coming five weeks of budget deliberations may help determine whether the levy should come all at once this year or more gradually, to “ease the pain”, he said.

“It’s a matter of how much bitterness we want to swallow at one time,” added Regional Councillor Vito Spatafora.

“We’ve come to a reality that we are up against a wall here as other municipalities have been in the past,” said Mayor Dave Barrow.

Some municipalities, such as Markham, have gone into debt, he added.

“This is going to take a lot of comments shared, ideas shared — constructive ideas — and I look forward to the next five to six weeks of discussion.”

The budget committee will continue to meet with town departments throughout February and council is also consulting with the public online and in public forums.

A public budget information session is planned for this Saturday at Hillcrest Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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But foul weather in Motor City meant that nothing was taking off or landing at Detroit Metro Airport, so it was up to our small group of Canadian journalists – and Nissan management – to find an alternative.

Wouldn’t want to miss the fun at the North American International Auto Show.

It was reminiscent of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, with a group from Montreal flying to T.O. and then driving, and others cabbing it from Billy Bishop Airport to Oakville to hitch a ride.

Luckily, our Pearson crew included Nissan Canada’s Didier Marsaud, who lived nearby and offered his Infiniti QX60 crossover for the journey that was

whipped by blowing snow and icy conditions that got progressively worse as we headed west.

But it was the automobile that eventually got all of us safely there, which was apt for an event that celebrates all things automotive.

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Euro companies bring new cars from the Old World Story and photos by Rob Beintema Metroland Wheels DETROIT, MI: For Euro car companies, coming across the pond to North America’s biggest automotive show in Detroit has always been as important an audience as the Geneva, Frankfurt and Paris debuts.

And even though a few of the brands - namely Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover and MINI - had nothing new to take onto the stage this January, there’s no shortage of new entries from the old world.

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Mercedes replaces two icons with a new 2017 SLC roadster and the new 2017 E-Class executive sedan.

The SLC takes over from the SLK with two flavours - the SLC300 and the AMG SLC43 high performance variant, both reconfigured in a sleeker, smooth style with substantial suspension upgrades, new technologies and cosmetic tweaks inside and out.

The SLC300 starts with the company’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine making 241 hp and 273 lb/ft of torque.

The AMG SLC43 ups the ante with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 instead of its predecessor SLK55’s big old 5.5-litre V8. But don’t despair sport enthusiasts, because the new V6 roars forth with a potent 362 hp and 384 lb/ft of torque.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was an open secret with pics and details leaking out (probably on purpose) weeks before the show.

This new executive sedan is lighter and longer. The squared-off design cues of the past are long gone and this latest E-Class evolution brings the sleek styling even closer to S-Class cues, even more so inside with a digital dash and accompanying upgrades to screen sizes, equipment and quality of fit and finish.

The new 2017 E-Class will waste little time showing up this spring. Mercedes’ smart division revealed the new 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet to follow up on the latest 2016 smart fortwo coupe.

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New Infiniti Q60, Lexus LC 500 wow the audience Continued from page 9 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards.

You might think it would be skewed towards the Detroit Three, but it was nothing of the sort with Honda Pilot, Nissan Titan and Volvo XC 90 as finalists for the truck award, and Mazda MX-5, Honda Civic and Chevy Malibu for the car.

Indeed, four of six were from Japanese automakers, which as a group, had some interesting debuts at this year’s event.

ACURA: The cutting-edge Acura Precision Concept is not a flight of fancy, the company claims, but points to a “bolder, more distinctive future” for

Acura vehicle design.

The heavily sculpted vehicle, which rolls on massive 22-inch alloys, is long, low and wide, and it showcases Acura’s new Diamond Pentagon grille.

The interior is equally dramatic with its doublelayered instrument panel, ultra-thin “floating” rear seats and hand crafted wood speaker grilles.

HONDA: While some automakers champion traditional body-on-frame construction, Honda claims its lightweight, rigid unibody is better - at least for mid-sized pickups.

Which is a segment where their all-new Ridgeline claims to have an edge on the competition in terms of passenger space, driving dynamics, and in the back where a wider bed can haul sheets of drywall between the wheelwells.

The Ridgeline will be available for the first time in both front- and AWD, and is powered by a 3.5-litre, direct-injected i-VTEC V6 that claims best-in-class acceleration.

Payload isn’t confirmed, but is expected to approach 1,600 lbs.

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The Toyota Mirai is a mid-size, four door fuel cell vehicle that emits only water vapour.

Nissan Design America took its finalist for North American Truck of the Year and made it even more badass.

The Titan XD has gained three inches in height

to accommodate four 37-inch high offroad tires, six inches in width to house its long-travel suspension, and was fitted with a pile of exterior, interior and offroad mods to become the Titan Warrior Concept.

It’s 20 feet long, nearly seven feet at the roof, and over seven feet wide – so the vehicle makes a statement. As do its flared fenders, functional hood vents, menacing front grille and headlight treatment.

Power comes from the same Cummins 5.0-litre V8 turbo diesel that powers the conventional XD: 310 hp and 555 lb/ft of torque.

INFINITI: The third-generation Q60 Coupe receives not only a makeover inside and out, but also a big boost in available power.

Engines start with a 2.0-litre turbo four that produces 208 hp, and more importantly, 258 lb/ft from a low 1,500 rpm.

The twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 kicks it up several notches with 300 hp and 295 lb/ft of torque, and the high-output version delivers 400 hp and 350 lb/ft of torque, starting at 1,600 rpm.

The new exterior includes Infiniti’s signature design cues – like the double-arch grille and crescent-shaped C-pillars – along with LED headlights that resemble a human eyelid, and more aggressive grille.

The Canadian market will get AWD models starting late summer.

SCION: Scion’s C-HR concept appeared in Detroit for the first time since its global debut in November.

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BMW BMW has been no slouch either in developing new sustainable technologies, adapting their lineup with hybrids and electric vehicles. But the bottom line in Bavaria has always been performance, perfectly illustrated by two new M treatment debuts - the M2 and X4 M40i.

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Liberal publisher, Metroland Media vice president and passionate community builder Ian Proudfoot (left), is set to retire next week.

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You won’t get far in a conversation with Ian Proudfoot without talking about community building and the role the newspapers he oversees as publisher have contributed to that goal.

It’s a lifelong legacy recognized when he was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship in 2011, after being nominated by many community leaders — one of only 11 recipients from across the province to receive the award that year.

“I’m really proud of the role we’ve played in building better communities. Whether it’s the hospital or the United Way or Celebration of the Arts or our staff Santa Fund, the YMCAs and the YRAPs, all those that we’ve played a role in, we’ve made the communities better places to live,” Proudfoot said, as he reflected on his career with Metroland Media Group.

“Our communities are not just geography. It involves our employees, carriers, contractors, stakeholders and shareholders.”

After a career spanning an impressive five decades, Proudfoot, 62, will retire Jan. 29 as publisher of Metroland’s sprawling central division, although he will continue his relationship with the company for the next year as a consultant.

Never one to travel an inactive road, Proudfoot is considering a role in politics, although he doesn’t know if that will include a run for office or a position behind the scenes.

He is also committed to coaching young people on making a positive difference, expanding his extensive commitment to charities, launching his new business venture, Catalyst 2 Growth, and spending more time with his family.

His wife, Kathy, is just as active in the community and the couple has four children: Stephanie, Elliott, Laura and Neil.

Taking the reins as the new publisher will be Metroland vice-president Dana Robbins, former publisher of The Hamilton Spectator and Grand River Media in Waterloo and a

regular speaker on media issues, having addressed such diverse groups as the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the American Press Institute, the Canadian Newspaper Association, the New York Times Regional Media Group and the International Newspaper Marketing Association.

“I’m hugely excited. This is a wonderful opportunity. I’ve been blessed by a number of wonderful opportunities over the course of my career, but this is, by far, the largest, so (I’m) very, very excited,” the 55-year-old Robbins said.

Proudfoot acknowledged his passion for newspapers wasn’t immediately evident when he first joined the industry in 1978 as assistant circulation manager of the Bradford Witness and York Regional Topic, part of an independent newspaper group.

“I remember thinking, ‘I’m going to do this for a year. I’m going to get some business experience to put on a resume. Then I’ll go find the job I’m looking for.’ Never left. Never left the business,” he said.

Even back then, Proudfoot realized the important role of newspapers in communities when he and colleague Vern Catania spearheaded a campaign to resurrect the defunct Santa Claus Parade in Bradford.

Ironically, Proudfoot had no inkling of the pinnacle of his career still to come a year before he joined the Witness and Topic, when he received a research grant to index historical editions of the local paper.

“The paper was The Newmarket Era and Express,” said the Torontoborn Proudfoot, who moved to East Gwillimbury in 1962. “And here I am (now), publisher of it.”

In 1984, Proudfoot was encouraged to approach Metroland about possible employment and landed a job as director of distribution with The Mississauga News.

A year later, Metroland purchased the Witness and Topic and Proudfoot was named publisher.

In 1986, the newspapers merged with The Era-Banner and Proudfoot earned the position of general manager of marketing.

He stayed there for a year, but left to take the helm at a new competitor paper, the Metro North News.

He rejoined the Metroland family two years later as director of advertising, then in 1996, Proudfoot was named publisher.

“That became, for me, a dream.

After working here for a number of years, I realized I really wanted to be the publisher of The Era-Banner. It is a great newspaper, it really, really is a great newspaper,” he said.

“I still don’t know of another newspaper in North America that was named the best newspaper in North America three times.”

Proudfoot has steered the paper through an era of significant changes. By the time he was made publisher, The Richmond Hill Liberal and Thornhill Liberal had been brought under the York Region division banner, then Markham, Stouffville and Georgina papers were added, and new papers — The Vaughan Citizen, King Connection and East Gwillimbury Express, were launched.

In 2012, he was named publisher of Metroland’s central division, which includes newspapers stretching from Toronto to North Bay. “There are a lot of media companies really struggling today. I think Metroland has a grasp on the digital business. ... Our local clients, they look to us for that advice. They want us to be there on the digital front.”

Through it all, Proudfoot’s inspiration has been his dedication to the power of community building.

“I’m a big believer that doing the right things for the right reasons is the only way to run a business and if you choose profit, you’re going to make bad decisions. I wish more companies understood that. You can create a tremendous amount of pride in your team when you build communities,” he said.

Robbins said he and Proudfoot are, in many ways, cut from the same cloth. “What readers can expect, what is evident in my track record, is a big commitment to community. I am a passionate believer in the role our papers play in our communities.”

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Perseverance has paid off after the province announced this week it will lower hospital parking rates.

York Region resident John Hazlewood — along with other local citizens as the Fair Hospital Parking Charges advocacy group — has advocated, since 2011, for lower parking fees, through meetings with officials, munici-

pal councils and provincial legislators.

This week, Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard announced at the Central LHIN office in Markham that, beginning Oct. 1, hospitals that charge more than $10 a day for parking must provide five-day, 10-day and 30-day passes that are 50-per-cent less than their daily rate, transferable between patients and caregivers, allow in-and-out privileges in a 24-hour period and valid for one year.

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“The ability to transfer parking passes between family members will go a long way toward helping families visit loved ones in hospital,” Hazlewood said.

Southlake currently charges $20 for a daily parking pass and $37 for a seven-day pass.

Richmond Hill’s Mackenzie Health charges $19.50 for a daily parking pass, $41.50 for a weekly pass and $84 for a monthly pass.

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Richmond Hill’s Taploo plays for Canada’s national cricket team

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In the 12 years Amish Taploo has played cricket in Canada, he’s

become pretty adept at the sport.

Not just in local circles where the 18-year-old Richmond Hill resident is a member of the Toronto Cricket

Club that competes in the T and D game on the pitch to a bigger stage, representing Canada in international League.

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Making his debut for Canada at er, Taploo has recently taken his the 2015 ICC Americas Tournament in Bermuda and the 2015 WICB U-19 Regional Tournament in Jamaica, Taploo will utilize his playing skills at an even higher level when Canada competes overseas at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh from Jan. 20 to Feb. 12.

To earn a spot on the 15-player roster for the event, which will feature some of the top teams from around the world, is a dream come true for Taploo.

“To make the team is an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment, as this is the product of 12 years of playing cricket in Canada,” he said of his selection to the team.

“I’m ecstatic to have the chance to play with the best across the world and look forward to see how Canada stacks up.”

Making the final cut, Taploo said, wasn’t easy. It was a drawn-out process where a number of practices and auditions were conducted starting the fall of 2014 and through the winter months of 2015, with, Taploo noted, plenty of good players in attendance.

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Introduced to the game when he was just five years old, Taploo was quick to credit his father for launching his love of the game.

During those days, he had fond memories of watching his father perform for a couple of years before he could pick up a bat and swing it.

It wasn’t until Taploo was eight years old when he made his debut on the pitch in a friendly match against a Trinity College team at Port Hope.

Just one year later, he took part in his first official season with the T and D League, where he has since been a fixture in that circuit. His best performance occurred last year when he scored 106 in a domestic T and D League match.

Currently a first-year student at the University of Western Ontario when he’s not on the pitch, Taploo is looking forward to the upcoming championships and acknowledged Canada will be put to the test when they face the likes of Pakistan, Sri Lanki and Afghanistan.

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Saturday, Jan. 23 Residents invited to drop by Public Information Session for the Town of Richmond Hill’s 2016 operating budget Jan. 23 at Hillcrest Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find out how your tax dollars are spent and offer your input into service priorities; for details, go to richmondhill.ca Interested in learning how to green your home of toxic chemicals and harmful products and make indoor conditions more pleasant and healthy?

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Wednesday, Jan. 27 Home on the Hill’s Family Support Group meets Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St, in Richmond Hill; access via McLatchy Lane just west of Yonge on the north side of Major Mackenzie. Group meets the second and last Wednesdays of each month; all those supporting a loved one with serious mental illness welcome. For details, contact Maggie at maggie@rhveltheer.com.

Lunch & Learn at St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill focuses on Mindfulness Meditation to improve your well-being Jan. 27 at 12 noon, Learn practices that focus on the benefits of meditation for stress reduction and pain management. Freewill offering will be taken. Call church office to register: 905-884-3606.

Councillor Karen Cilevitz presents a Ward 5 residents meeting, the first in a series of informal discussions for 2016 on Jan. 27 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the cafeteria of Langstaff Secondary School, 106 Garden Ave., Richmond Hill. Topic: Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Our Town’s Official Plan — what, why, where, when, how?

— understanding the growth needs and necessities for our town. Informal Q & A follows. All residents of Richmond Hill invited; for details email karen.cilevitz@ richmondhill.ca or call 905-771-2510.

Thursday, Jan. 28 Naturopathic co-management of Alzheimer’s and other Dementias is a free, informative seminar offered Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. by Dr. Rahim Habib, naturopathic doctor, at Four Seasons Naturopathic Wellness, 305 Carrville Rd., Richmond Hill. Learn about new research and how naturopathic medicine can help treat people with cogni-

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Friday, Jan. 29 A Mosaic Interfaith event will be held Jan. 29 at Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave., Thornhill. Services at 8 p.m. followed at 9 p.m. by refreshments and address by guest speaker Kim Wheatley on “Broken Promises,” exploring First Nation treaty relationships — how they impact all Canadians. All welcome; RSVP to organizer Fran Isaacs at thisisfran@yahoo.com appreciated.

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Oak Ridges Brethern In Christ Church presents an Oak Ridges Community Family Games Night Jan. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at church’s Fellowship Hall, 8 Aubrey Ave. (1 block north of King Road off Yonge Steet) in Oak Ridges.

Meet new friends while enjoying table games, snacks and refreshments. Bring your favourite game. For more information, email keith@mybic.ca or call church office at 905-773-3904.

Saturday, Jan. 30 Choral Bonanza 2016 will be held Jan. 30 at Richmond Hill Christian Community Church, 9670 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy eight school, church and regional choirs, singing individually, and as a mass choir.

Tickets: $20, students free. For tickets, contact Suzanna at 905-737-2265 or Lourdes at 905-773-1474. Produced

by Richmond Hill Northern Harmony.

St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill presents its Health Breakfast Series, Jan. 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. on Reincarnation, with speaker, Paul Meschino, chiropractor, outlining new directions in health. A heart healthy breakfast will be served, freewill offering taken. Call church office to register at 905-884-3606.

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Sunday, Jan. 31 Councillor Godwin Chan’s Ward 6 Community New Year’s Levee is free and open to all residents Jan. 31 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Langstaff Community Centre, 155 Red Maple Rd., Richmond Hill. Celebrate 2016 and Lunar New Year, with children’s performances and community booths. For more, visit godwinchan.com or call 905-771-2509.

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Topics will include: handling your money; income and taxes; budgeting and planning; banking and financial services; credit and debit basics; saving and investment process; debt management; and how to be a smart shopper.

The program is made possible through funding from United Way of York Region, the Region of York and Catholic Charities.

To register, call Catholic Community Services at 905-770-7040 or 1-800-263-2075 ext.

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An eight-week financial literacy program is being offered in Richmond Hill to help participants improve their financial knowledge and money management skills for themselves and their families.

Monday Matters is presented by Catholic Community Services of York Region at their Richmond Hill offices at 21 Dunlop St..

The free program is open to all residents of York Region and will run Thursdays from Jan.

tive impairment and dementia. Donations accepted for Alzheimer Society York Region and the Richmond Hill food bank. RSVP at 905-597-7201 or www. familynaturopath.ca.

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.NET DEVELOPERS TIRED OF COMMUTING? NMG, based in NEWMARKET, Ontario is a National Marketing Corporation.

NMG operates and manages a diversity of enterprises within varied marketplaces. With 35 years of successful management experience, the NMG Marketing Groups have grown to become the largest purchasers in their industries in Canada, providing our Members with unparalleled purchasing power that exceeds $6 Billion annually. NMG is currently expanding to the U.S.

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Job Fair

February 15 & 16, 2016 10am to 4pm

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Now Hiring School Bus Drivers No Experience Required Free Training Provided Up to $500 Hiring Incentive Contact us @ 289-467-4998 ext. 7033 or e-mail: pnarayan@sharpbus.com Or apply in person: 540-A Oster Lane, Concord

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are calling out for Intermediate .NET DEVELOPERS to seize the opportunity offered in this new position. Reporting to the Leader of Information Services, the successful candidate will grow with our talented development team.

Your passion for technology and problem solving will be rewarded by your creation of high-impact customer centric solutions using leading edge technologies and methodologies.

Your experience crafting in .NET, SQL Server, for client-server, web and mobile environments, augmented by your exceptional communication, time and project management skills will directly contribute to the growth and success of our enterprise.

WE’RE HIRING

To pursue this career opportunity in Newmarket with an industry competitive compensation and group benefits package, reply with your resume: jem@newmarketgroup.com Web (www. newmarketgroup.com) Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

ClubLink, Canada’s largest owner and operator of golf clubs, is hosting hiring fairs in your area.

Golf • Hospitality • Turf • Resort Operations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), NMG will provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats and communication supports upon request to persons with disabilities who take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Visit www.clublink.ca for dates and locations.

Classifieds

LocalWork.ca

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 EXPERIENCED PHARMACY TECH required in Richmond Hill.

Email resume to:

123drugs@gmail.com or call 647-210-8677 Aurora Montessori School requires MACTE/AMI/RECE staff for classroom supply.

Also required BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL CARE and LUNCH PROGRAM Please email resume to: info@auroramontessori.com or call 905-841-0065 ext.300

29 DRIVERS needed ASAP Full time, part time, on call. $11.25/hr.

Company vehicle provided.

Great opportunity!

Email: hrcity@outlook.com CLEANERS NEEDED Part- Time, Evenings.

Richmond Hill.

Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

Call: 416-671-8435

START NEW YEAR with the team of: AUTOPAINTREPAIRS.CA

If you are an experienced: •ENVIROBASE AUTO PAINTER •AUTO BODY TECHICIAN •PREPARARIONAL SPECIALIST •AUTO DETAILING SPECIALIST and LICENCED AUTO MECHANIC (P/T & F/T)

We want to talk to you and offer desirable compensation for your time and experience.

Call EDWARD/email 905-727-3030 Ed_masich@hotmail.com

Part Time Drivers Required

Approximately 30 hours per week Retirees Welcomed **Need to be available Monday to Friday as required!!

Please apply in person with resume and drivers abstract to: PARAMOUNT TRUCK SALES 8800 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, On, 905-764-5252 Must have a valid Canadian passport for border crossing trips.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL

Hands-On tasks. Start Weekly.

GPS Training. Funding & Housing available. Job Aid. Already a HEO? Get certification proof!

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JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Machine Strapper - Permanent Part-time BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a casual part-time Machine Strapper position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 29 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, an asset • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume esmyth@yrmg.com by January 21, 2016.

Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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LocalWork.ca

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region Inc. is dedicated to providing all persons who identify as women and their children shelter, support and information so they can take steps towards ending abuse in their lives. Sandgate is a feminist organization and works from an anti-oppressive framework. As such, we support and empower women who experience various barriers to achieving safety in their lives.

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

OUTREACH WORKER - Permanent Full-Time

For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week.

Reliable vehicle required Call 1-855-853-5613 ext. 8

Primarily provides mobile, residential and non-residential crisis support individually and in group settings to develop and carry out individualized goal plans, provides community education, development and event planning on the issues of violence against women. The Outreach Worker also provides safety planning, crisis intervention, trauma and clinical counselling, advocacy, referrals and follow-up support.

Qualifications: University degree in Social Work or Psychology and 1 - 2 years related experience. Second language required (Russian, Portuguese, Italian and/or Spanish preferred)

RELIEF WOMEN’S ADVOCATE - Casual

Provides immediate and responsive crisis counselling in person and by telephone. Service delivery includes crisis intervention, information dissemination, supportive counselling, advocacy, safety planning, referrals, problem solving and goal setting.

Qualifications: Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline and 1 - 2 years related experience. Second language required (Russian, Portuguese, Italian and /or Spanish preferred) For more information please contact Human Resources at: slindsay@sandgate.ca

EXPERIENCED/SHIPPER RECEIVER

CARRIERS NEEDED

required full time for busy food manufacturing plant in Aurora.

Candidate must be able to work in the freezer 30% of the time.

• Learn skills • Win prizes • Fun carrier events • Bonus point program

Email resume to: info@treasuremills.com

For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week.

Call 1-855-853-5613 ext. 8

P&F Meat Products Ltd. Located at 10768 Woodbine Avenue in Markham has three positions available.

1) Delivery driver & picking of orders 2) Retail counter help 3) Packaging of meat orders Willing to train energetic individuals.

Please call Tom at 905-887-1333 Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Real Estate Misc./Services

Real Estate Misc./Services

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

705-500-2844 or 905-462-1346

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$100-$10,000

Home Renovations

Cash 4 Cars

Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-831-7399

WE BUY used and old cars. $300$6000.

647-287-1704 TOP CASH For Scrap 416-834-4233.

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

Home Renovations

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 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

www.yorkregion.com

AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANT Mazda of Richmond Hill is currently seeking an Automotive Sales Consultant to provide exceptional customer service while promoting and selling a full range of Mazda products, as well as developing long term relationships with customers built on trust and integrity.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work a variety of shifts including evenings & weekends.

OMVIC certification is a definite asset, but we are willing to train the right individual.

Knowledge of Farsi preferred.

If you are outgoing, energetic and want to be part of a great team, email your resume to: r_menon@erinmillsmazda.com Mazda of Richmond Hill 10414 Yonge Street Business Services

Business Services

Need a personal or business startup Capital ?

Get 100% financing on business investment or consolidation rates from 2.9% regardless of your credit or bankruptcy.

Call now at: (204) 296-0699 APPLYING FOR CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY BENEFITS? Increase your chance of success. Call the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic. 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

Tutoring

Tutoring

MATH, SAT, SCIENCE, ENGLISH, FRENCH Group and private lessons.

Exam preparation.

Highschool credits / Afterschool Program

905-787-9720 www.quantumacademy.ca

K TO 12 TUTORING: Math, Science, ESL, GR.10 Literacy Test, EQAO GR.3, 6, 9.

OCT Certified 2004.

Nadia, 416-859-5538.

New Salespeople Wanted No Sales Experience Necessary This is not a Sales Course, It is a Job Offer.

ASC Dealership Group is hiring new salespeople for Chrysler, KIA, Buick, GM and Toyota New Car Dealerships.

Male or Female at least 19 years of age; You Must have a minimum of a G2 Drivers License; You Must have Good Communication Skills; You Must be able to Start within 2 weeks You will Receive a Base Pay, Commission per vehicle sold, Monthly Bonuses, Medical & Dental Benefits and Company Car upon qualification.

For a Quick response, Email hr@visitasc.com now. * Check your Spam folder for a reply’s from us.

Or you can Call 416-398-7889 to Set an Interview * Resumes are Not Required at this Time

Sewer Line Video Inspection (CCTV) Operators, Sewer Flusher Truck Operators and Apprentice Operators for Benko Sewer Service. Clean and valid G license for CCTV Operators; D license for Flusher Operators.

Send resume: edtremblay@benkoservice.com Attention: Ed Tremblay

F/T CAREGIVER to care for elderly person with a spine condition, private home (Thornhill). 40hrs/wk.

Mon-Fri 8am-6pm including unpaid breaks. Temp 2yr position. $13.76/hr (overtime $20.64). 10 days vacation. 5 days paid sick leave. Live-in option available at no charge (not a condition of employment).

Duties: Administer bedside and personal care/hygiene, dressing/undressing, housekeeping, meal preparation, childcare, pet care.

1yr exp or 6 months training req’d and completion of secondary school. Must be able to communicate in English. Contact: mary@vinbon.ca, 416-746-4501.

NIGHT SHIFT WORKERS REQUIRED Mr. Dairy & Food Distributing Ltd. is now looking for night shift workers. Duties include picking and checking orders and loading of trucks. Knowledge of fork lift operation is an asset.

Please email your resume to: info@mrdairy.com or fax to 416-741-4085

Richmond Hill, Bayview & 16th Ave. FT $11.25-$12.00/hr, 44 hrs/week. Assisting parents with child care for 3 children age 7-16 and household duties. 3+years’ relevant experience, completion of college, fluent in speaking/writing English. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment.

Contact Christine: judypun@leeli.com.

Mortgages/Loans

Mortgages/Loans

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Bank turn downs, Tax or Mortgage Arrears, Self Employed, Bad Credit, Bankruptcy. We are creative mortgage specialists!

No proof of income 1st, 2nd, and 3rd’s up to 85% BORROW: $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $200,000

PAY MONTHLY: $ 105.40 $ 237.11 $ 474.21 $ 948.42

LARGER AMOUNTS AND COMMERCIAL FUNDS AVAILABLE Decrease monthly payments up to 75%!!

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Mortgages/Loans

Mortgages/Loans

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right 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

Based on 3% APR. OAC

1-888-307-7799

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Cleaning/Janitorial

Cleaning/Janitorial

EUROCLEANERS SERVICEResidential and commercial.

Cleaners with experience.

Bonded, insured. Ask about free cleaning.

References available. (416)995-4499.

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

Domestic Help Available

Domestic Help Available

ABSOLUTELY BEST cleaning ladies available.

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

Notices (Public)

Notices (Public)

Notices (Public)

SHERIFF’S SALE OF LANDS Under and by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the, Ontario Superior Court Of Justice, Ontario dated May 8, 2009 Court File CV-09-1008-00 to me directed, against the real and personal property of Kwong-Wing Li, Defendant at the suit of Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce Plaintiff, I have seized and taken in execution all right, title, interest and EQUITY OF REDEMPTION of Kwong-Wing Li PCL 27-1; SEC 65M2542; LT 27, PL 65M2542 , S/T LT508769;Richmond Hill; Newmarket Land Titles Office for the Land Titles Division of York (No. 65) and Municipally known as 241 Valleymede Drive, Richmond Hill, On L4B 2A3 All of which said right, title, interest and EQUITY OF REDEMPTION of, Kwong-Wing Li Defendant, in the said Lands and Tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at The Court House on 1st Floor 50 Eagle Street West, NEWMARKET, Ontario on Thursday February 4, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning.

CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes, and other encumbrances. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser.

TERMS: Deposit 10% or $1,000.00, whichever is greater - Payable at time of sale by successful bidder - To be applied to purchase price - NON-REFUNDABLETEN business days from date of sale to arrange financing and pay balance IN FULL at The Court House, Civil/Enforcement Office, 50 Eagle Street West, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6B1.

All payments in CASH or CERTIFIED cheque made payable to the Minister of Finance OTHER CONDITIONS AS ANNOUNCED SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. NOTE: No Employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed by a Sheriff for sale under legal process, either directly or indirectly.

December 21,2015 Sheriff Civil/Enforcement Office Regional Municipality of York Telephone (905) 853-4809 File # 09-1977 For Information Contact The Enforcement Office Houses for Sale

Houses for Sale

Townhouse/Condos for Sale

40 BAIF

MUST SEE Beautiful Brand NEW 3 Bedroom Town House for sale in Jefferson Forest.

Comes with:

•Long driveway to fit 2 cars, •Plus a garage •No Sidewalk •Laundry Room upstairs •Air Conditioning •Backs on to Ravine •Main Floor Hard wood Floor •Fireplace •Wiring to mount TV above Fireplace •Walk- Out Basement •Double Closet in 2nd Bed Room •Walk - in Closet in Master Bedroom •Roughed in Laundry and Washroom in Basement

Asking: $789,000.00 Please Call: 647-641-1985

LOVELY SUITE

• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Large balcony Use of Club66 • Parking Health & Rec. • Storage locker included!

• Steps to Hillcrest Mall

Great value in this high demand location!

Malcolm Austin, Sales Representative Royal Lepage Partners Rlty.

416-229-4454

Handy Person

40% off on new kitchen cabinets, granite, quartz and all natural stone countertops until February 15th.

Best quality and reasonable prices.

Call 416-845-1556.

Check Out:

Plumbing

Plumbing

SEMI-RETIRED MASTER PLUMBER. Experienced. Courteous.

No job too small!

Licensed and insured.

Reasonable rates.

416-948-6536

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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

MCCOWAN/ 14TH Newly renovated 2 bedroom basement apartment, washer/ dryer, fridge/ stove, 1 parking.

Non-smoking, no pets. Near transit. $1100 inclusive. Feb. 1st..

905-472-8963 MCCOWAN/HWY 7, 1 bedroom optional fully furnished basement apartment, separate entrance, own laundry, cable, parking and utilities included.

Very bright, clean and spacious. $775 inclusive. 905-294-0730.

RICHMOND HILL Apts. - 15 Baif Blvd.

AMAZING 3 bdrms Suites! LVP flooring, great views, upgraded avail! Dishwashers, in-suite storage, pool, social rm w/ events, car wash, GREAT LOCATION! Drop in TODAY, Office open daily. (905) 883-4994 richmondhillapts.com

AURORA, 1 bedroom in building on Yonge St., parking, hardwood floors.

Close to all amenities.

905-503-2133.

AURORA CENTRAL, 2 bedroom, Feb,. 1st., $1350 inclusive.

Bachelor, Feb. 1st, $800 inclusive.

Parking, no smoking/pets.

905.841.1060 AURORA- 90 Temperance St. 1 bedroom apartment available immediately. Clean, quiet building, near amenities. $1150 inclusive. No smoking/dogs. Feb. 1 & March 1st. 647-321-5930 DUFFERIN/ MAJOR Mackenzie 1 bedroom, separate entrance, walkout, parking, Non-smoking/ pets. $850 Inclusive.

905-886-7272.

MCCOWAN/HWY#7- 1 bedroom basement with full kitchen, washer, dryer, 1 parking.

No smoking. No pets. Walking distance to Markville Mall & transit. $850 inclusive.

Immediately 416-400-3661

JUST OVER 1200 SQ. FT

(No Agents)

Handy Person

Townhouse/Condos for Sale

Classifieds

NEWMARKET- QUIET building.

Water & heating included.

Large 1 bedroom apts. From $950.

Non-smoking 647-704-0220.

RICHMOND HILL Bayview/ Major Mackenzie 1 bedroom apt in building.

References a must. Available February.

Call 905-883-0544 between 9am-8pm

Moving & Storage

Moving & Storage

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

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

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

Houses for Rent

Houses for Rent

RICHMOND HILL, Yonge/Major Mac, Newly renovated 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, laundry, utilities. Feb.1st, no smoking.

647-746-6727.

SCHOMBERG, 2 bedroom bungalow, 1 car parking, $1250 per month + 40% utilities.

Available immediately.

Contact Paul Hawkins 905-955-5340.

WOODBRIDGE- 2 bedroom basement, 2 parking, separate entrance, laundry.

No pets. No smoking. $1200.

416-460-4134

YONGE/HWY#7, 1 Bedroom ground level apartment in newly renovated semi-detached house.

4 Appliances, parking, $1150 inclusive.

905-881-4568.

NEWMARKET- (PATTERSON/ Davis) 3 bedroom, upper. Updated kitchen, large master with walk-in closet. Parking, close to hospital/ public transportation. No pets/ smoking. $1395 inclusive. Immediate. 289-231-0937

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A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregion.com

Jean Murray: ‘Inspiration Lady’ remembered Helped form Helping Hands group in Vaughan to aid needy local families at Christmas time

BY ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS

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W

hen Bob Murray hears Gordon Lightfoot’s tune Inspiration Lady, it always makes him think of his late wife, Jean.

“I listen to that and it’s just Jeanie to a T,” he said. “In the song, it goes: ‘She’s always got something on her mind,’ and Jeanie always had something on her mind.”

Jean was born Feb. 1, 1959, in Calgary; the youngest of James and Charlotte Cameron’s three children.

In 1966, her family moved east, settling in Thornhill.

After high school, Jean studied social work at Centennial College and landed a job at the Canadian Mental Health Association, teaching life skills to people who had anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.

While vacationing in Cuba in 1979, she met Bob, a Towers department store manager.

The pair began dating, off and on at first, and eventually married on Oct. 3, 1981.

They moved around a bit, but eventually settled in Woodbridge in the mid-’80s.

Along the way, the couple had two sons, Patrick was born in 1983 and Alex followed in 1985.

Jean, who had bipolar disorder, continued working for a few years after Alex was born, but eventually had to give up her job.

She also had to surrender her driver’s licence.

“She was good-natured about it,” Bob said. “She’d say, ‘I worked with people who suffered from anxiety and depression and bipolar disorder and I guess I caught it.’”

Some days she was full of energy and eager to take on the world, other days she had trouble getting out of bed, Bob said. But Jean refused to let her ill–Bob Murray ness stop her from leading an active, fulfilling life.

“She had a lot of grit in her and she wasn’t going to let it defeat her,” he said.

‘She had a lot of grit in her and she wasn’t going to let it defeat her.’

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Jean Murray (right) with childhood friend Dr. Sue MacColl.

When the boys were young, Jean joined the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Pine Grove Public School, where she happily took on any job that had to be done.

“If you ever asked her for help or you ever needed anything, she’d be the first one there to volunteer,” said longtime friend Judie Pezzetta, who also sat on the PTA. “No matter what was going on, she would always say, ‘What do you need or what can I do?’ That’s what I really liked the most about her, was her kindness, her thoughtfulness and

always being there when you needed somebody.”

In 2005, Jean, Pezzetta and other mothers from the school founded Helping Hands and began raising money to help local families in need at Christmas time.

Jean also volunteered in the tuck shop at Etobicoke General Hospital and would take the bus there several times a week.

Bob credits that –Judie Pezzetta job with helping her reduce the amount of medication she was taking.

“That was the best thing. She

‘She was one of those people that there aren’t enough of in the world...’

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

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had a purpose and a reason to get up,” he said. “She would go four or five days a week. … She loved to talk to people and she got along great with all the staff.”

She was doing so well, in fact, they were planning to visit Ireland in June 2010.

In anticipation of that trip, Jean joined a gym and signed up with a personal trainer.

“She said, ‘You know, my greatest desire is to be as healthy as possible, to feel as good as I can possibly feel,’” Bob recalled.

Sadly, they never made it overseas.

Jean suffered a cardiac arrest and died March 6, 2010. She was 51.

“It devastated us,” Pezzetta said. “She was one of those people that there aren’t enough of in the world. … She was a wonderful woman and a wonderful friend and I’ll never forget her.”

A flag at Etobicoke General Hospital was lowered in her memory.

Bob is certain, if Jean had lived a few years longer, she’d have joined the efforts to stamp out the stigma around mental illness that began in earnest with the Bell Let’s Talk Campaign about five years ago.

“I think that Jeanie would have been the type of person who would have gone out and talked to people,” he said. “She’d seen it from both sides.”

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Dearest daughter of Ivy Misener and daughter-in-law of Ursula Iwanoff. Sister of Don, Ken and Albert. Long time employee of Tim Hortons (19 years) Richmond Hill.

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RYMAN, Victor (Retired Richmond Hill Fire Fighter) Peacefully on January 19, 2016 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Gail.

Caring father of Troy (Aileen), Tracy (Fred) and Tiffany (Wade). Loving Granddad of Justin, Andrew, Mackenzie, Brayden, Bryson and Jordyn. Brother of Al. Predeceased by sisters Shirley and his twin Vicky. A special thank you to Barb, Dave, Carmel and Linda. Special uncle to Erica. Vic will be greatly missed by nieces, nephews and extended family.

Family and friends may call at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, Richmond Hill on Sunday, January 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service on Monday, in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at the Aurora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill L4C 4A1 would be appreciated.

My Dearest, Thomas W. Kennedy Monday, July 1, 1957 - Saturday, December 26, 2015.

Passed away suddenly. Thomas was a kind and gentle soul, and will be missed by all who knew him. He will be laid to rest in Newfoundland, a place he truly called home.

Love Always, and Forever, Catherine L. Kennedy In loving memory Larry Joseph Smith July 1, 1965-January 25, 2015 One year has passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away A loving nephew so gentle and kind What a wonderful memory you left behind Always in our hearts, Love Auntie Jeanette, cousins Jodie, Walter & families.

In loving memory Larry Joseph Smith July 1, 1965-January 25, 2015 Of all the many blessings However great or small To have had you for a nephew and a cousin Was the greatest one of all.

Forever loved, forever in our hearts, Auntie Jackie & cousins Bobby, Paul, Stephen, Shawn & families.

In Loving Memory of my dear Son

Larry Joseph Smith

July 1st 1965- Jan 25 2015.

We are connected, My child and I, By an invisible cord Not seen by the eye.

It’s not like the cord That connects us ‘til birth This cord cant be seen By any on earth.

This cord does it’s work Right from the start.

It binds us together attached to my heart.

I know that its there, Though no one can see The invisible cord From my child to me.

The strength of this cord Is hard to describe.

It cant be destroyed it cant be denied.

It’s stronger than any cord Man could create It with stands the test Can hold any weight.

And though you are gone, Though you’re not here with me, The cord is still there But no one can see.

It pulls at my heart I am bruised...

I am sore, But this cord is my lifeline As never before.

I am thankful that God Connects us this way A mother and child Death cant take away!

Missed and Loved forever, Mum.

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Upgrade at 17250 Yonge St., Newmarket 1:00 p.m. (local time) In loving memory of The Region is inviting proposals from qualified contractors for the supply, installation and my dear Brother commissioning of HVAC and UPS equipment upgrades for the main Region Data Centre Larry Joseph Smith located at the York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, in the Town of July 1, 1965 - January 25, 2015 Newmarket, Ontario The Request for Proposals (RFP) documents are available for download from the In every heart you touched, Region’s Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca for a non-refundable fee of Sixty In every life you changed, three Dollars ($63.00) including H.S.T. All Bidders must log into their account and In every thought you inspired, register for the RFP before they can download the RFP documents. There is no cost to Your love lives on. set up an account in the Region’s Bids and Tenders System.

Your voice still echoes, The RFP documents will be available on or after January 21, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. All Your life still inspires, Addenda will be issued on the Bids & Tenders website.

Your light still shines All Proposals shall be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of $75,000.00. In And always will lieu of a certified cheque, Proponents may submit a Bid Bond or a Letter of Credit on the approved forms found within the Proposal document.

Forever in our hearts Proponents are advised that a site visits for all potential Proponents will be held at and sadly missed 10:00 a.m. on January 28, 2016 in room 30000 at 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket.

Michelle,Wes & family.

All Queries regarding the RFP documents shall be directed to Ms. Jamie Oakley, Senior Purchasing Analyst, Supplies and Services Tel: (905) 830-4444 ext. 71609 Email: jamie.oakley@york.ca.

Please state the document number when inquiring about this RFP. If you require accommodations due to a disability please contact York Region In Loving Memory of my dear Brother Supplies & Services at 905-830-4444 EXT 71900 or email purchasing@york.ca.

Larry Joseph Smith Bidders are advised that, unless otherwise permitted by the Region’s Purchasing By-Law, July 1, 1965- January 25, 2015 no bid shall be accepted from, nor shall any contract be awarded to, any Bidder with There’s a link death cannot sever whom the Region is engaged in unresolved litigation.

Love and remembrance last forever.

Alist of the Bidders that submitted proposals will be provided upon request after Forever and Always 2:30 p.m. on the date the RFP closes.

Kevin, Cathy, & family Sealed Proposals, clearly marked with the RFP Number, Description of the Project, and the Legal Company Name of the Bidder will be received by the Director of Supplies & Services at the address below. Late bids will NOT be accepted.

In loving memory of Larry Joseph Smith who passed away THE LOWEST OR ANY PROPOSAL NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED January 25, 2015.

He had a nature you could not help loving And a heart that was purer than gold And to those who knew him and loved him His memory will never grow cold.

Higher and higher, straight up we’ll climb.

Sadly missed by Auntie Margaret & Kelly

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