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Friends of the Straumann family braved the heat yesterday to help search for missing daughter, Vanessa.

At the command post set up by York Regional Police on Hillsview Drive, Const.

Andy Pattenden confirms the difficult news that a body has been found.

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Body discovered on observatory lands

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A body was found, shortly after 11 a.m. yesterday, on the David Dunlap Observatory lands in Richmond Hill.

Twenty York Regional Police officers had searched the area on foot in the morning, focusing on the neighbourhood where missing Richmond Hill woman Vanessa Straumann and her family live and the nearby observatory.

The identity of the body was not known at press time.

A coroner arrived at the scene at around noon to identify the body.

Before the discovery, several local residents and friends of the family came to the Hillsview Road police command post, hoping to join the search, but YRP Const. Andy Pattenden told them civilians can best help by spreading the word via social media.

The observatory lands present a “high hazard area”, he said. “There are ponds, streams and forests where a person can have met misfortune.”

Typically, ground searches take place over 12-hour time periods and stop at night when searches are slower and more difficult, he said.

Pattenden said it is too early to say if foul play is involved.

“At this point we are still asking anyone who has any information … to please come forward to 2 District,” said Pattenden.

Kathy and Maureen, who asked that their last names not be used, showed up armed with water bottles, mosquito spray and running shoes, ready to help search.

They set out along the railroad tracks south of Weldrick.

“We’re friends of the mom and our kids went to school with them,” they said of the Straumann family. “We just want to show our support in

whatever way we can.”

Earlier in the week, the father of the young woman, who went missing after leaving her home over the weekend, begged for her safe return.

Greg Straumann said his daughter, Vanessa, 29, left their residence at some point over the weekend and had not returned.

The father of three discovered her absence Monday morning after returning home from the family cottage with his wife, discovering only a note in her place.

“Vanessa has been struggling with depression and she wrote in the note how she was ashamed and embarrassed, frustrated,” he said.

Although the couple saw their daughter before departing Friday, Greg said that on Sunday, Vanessa didn’t answer his text and he noticed that See CALLED POLICE, page 8.

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When Denis Shapovalov took to centre court for his Junior Wimbledon boys singles’ championship match against seventh seed Alex De Minaur of Australia at the fabled Wimbledon Tennis Club in London, England Sunday, he had a bout of stage fright.

The 17-year-old Richmond Hill resident had never played before a large multitude of onlookers.

During the early going of his match, the jitters got to Shapovalov. But as the match wore on, he became acclimatized to the atmosphere and played his game to claim the title with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 win.

Entering the tournament as the fifth seed, Shapovalov became just the third Canadian ever to win a junior Grand Slam singles’ title.

He followed in the footsteps of Eugenie

Bouchard (2012 Wimbledon) and Filip Peliwo (2012 Wimbledon).

“I started out nervous, it was different to play in a match in front of a lot of people. The atmosphere is different. It was very nerve wracking,” he said in his post match press conference.

Anticipating he would be facing a formidable opponent in De Minaur, Shapovalov felt the key to his success stemmed from his mental fortitude and his ability to stick to his gameplan.

“I expected (De Minaur) to be good and he was. I started out making a lot of errors in the first couple of games, but after I got broke the second time I said to myself ‘calm down a little bit’ and I made some longer rallies. By the third set I had a lot of confidence going into it,” he said.

Currently ranked No. 13 in the ITF junior world rankings and expected to move up after his win, Shapovalov has now won 12

matches in a row.

Entering Wimbledon, he captured the Grade 1 ITF tournament in Roehampton.

He was also a semifinalist at the Junior French Open last month.

He also holds a No. 374 professional ranking, having won three ITF Pro Circuit titles this year.

In reflecting on success thus far in his budding career on the court, Shapovalov was quick to credit his parents.

“My mom was a tennis player and recently opened her own club TessaTennis (based in Concord) and my dad was a volleyball player,” he cited. “Eventually, my mom started working with me and was my coach from the age of five to 13 and my dad manages everything for me.

“I’m sure it was an exciting moment for them and we’ll have a victory dinner when I get home,” he said of his singles’ victory.

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COURTESY TENNIS CANADA

Denis Shapovalov is seen in action at a tennis championship earlier this year. Sunday he captured the junior boys singles title at Wimbledon.

Tennis club president and recreation director disagree over future of sport

BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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MICHAEL BOWCOTT: ‘The town has under-invested in quality courts.’ for affordable and accessible indoor tennis. Especially since currently, the town has just one indoor facility in the Blackmore Tennis Club, at David Hamilton Park. It is privately operated and has capped its membership for the last three years.

In an effort to inform the tennis community of what steps are being planned to improve access to the sport, the Town presented its draft version of a Tennis Strategy at a public meeting last month.

With a large gathering in attendance, the tennis community praised officials for their efforts to devise a Tennis Strategy, that was conceived through the Town’s 2013 Recreation Master Plan. However, players aired some concerns.

Most noteably, an absence of specific conclusions for the creation for additional indoor public facilities, quality of courts, and a strategy or plan to accommodate the existing demand and grow the game with an emphasis at the grassroots level to encourage more youngsters, especially those with parents who might be financially challenged, to gain access into the sport of tennis.

Another issue raised from the

DARLENE JOSLIN: ‘Town will represent the interests of all residents regardless of sport.’ reinvest in upgrading rundown facilities with no need to use taxpayer money,” he insisted.

“They have caged and controlled the community clubs into one facility and will not allow them to expand to the increasing demand for organized tennis.

“The tennis community in Richmond Hill suffers. It’s a tragedy. We need a viable tennis strategy.”

Acknowledging there was plenty of public feedback on the Tennis Strategy draft report, Darlene Joslin, Richmond Hill’s director of recreation and culture, revealed the Town’s plan will continue to be developed over the summer months and another public meeting will be scheduled within the next couple of months to inform those who attend of any resulting changes.

“Of note there were five key areas that we will be addressing,” she said. “This includes: public access to community tennis club courts; a proposed Tennis Advisory Committee; quality of existing courts/ setting court service level standards; indoor facility timing and location; and new community tennis club development.”

On the suggestion of creating a

tennis association, Joslin was quick to point out the associations governing other sports in Richmond Hill bear no resemblance to the model Bowcott proposes.

She added the role, authority level and degree of representation of associations in other communities is different than what he characterizes them to be.

“The Town has no intention of relinquishing its responsibility of representing the recreational interest of all residents regardless of the sport or activity in which they choose to participate,” she said.

“The draft Tennis Strategy proposes that a Tennis Advisory Committee be established with representatives from Town staff, community tennis clubs, members of the general public and a designate from the Ontario Tennis Association. This committee would provide input and advice to Town staff on the effective implementation of the Tennis Strategy.

This is one of the areas that staff and the consultant will review.”

As for the concern tennis participants have about a shortage of indoor facilities, Joslin said their strategy recommends a number of site locations to be considered, which staff will investigate and propose recommendations for council’s consideration.

As well, once the Blackmore Tennis Club’s licence expires in 2017, the Town said the facility will be subject to the new process and policies.

“The Tennis Strategy also speaks to a number of management approaches for the Town’s consideration,” she cited. “The Town will develop a business case and operation plan for the new indoor facility and recommend the preferred management option to produce the highest and best value for residents.

“The Town’s financial pressures are always top of mind.”

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Michael Bowcott proclaims that tennis is a popular recreational activity in Richmond Hill.

The Richmond Hill resident might be a little biased in his assessment, as he is president of the Richmond Hill Lawn Tennis Club.

Being in that position, Bowcott has a pretty good handle on how the sport’s popularity has evolved through the years and what direction it is heading in Richmond Hill.

So far, it’s all good.

“Richmond Hill has a large tennis playing community,” he cited. “We have a lot of people who want to play tennis. Right now the demand for organized tennis is growing by leaps and bounds.”

While that positive trend brings a smile to Bowcott, he warned it could change if the Town of Richmond Hill does not act quickly to answer the concerns the tennis community at large has to keep up with the growing demand.

Noting the Richmond Hill Lawn Tennis Club has been operating at capacity for the last five years, Bowcott said its membership, along with other concerned residents who enjoy the sport, have pursued town officials to address the needs of tennis players over the last six years.

Among those issues include the upgrading of existing multi-court facilities and construction of quality multi-court tennis facilities in areas where none currently exist.

“Tennis players tend to gravitate towards nicer courts and the problem right now is that there’s not enough nice courts. And for the ones currently there, residents cannot get on the courts,” cited Bowcott.

The concerns are not just focused on the outdoor season.

During the winter months, there’s a need to address the increasing need

Tennis Strategy was the proposed introduction of a Community Tennis Club Policy and establishment of a Tennis Advisory Committee.

“The Community Tennis Club Policy and Tennis Advisory Committee represent a new level of municipal involvement in sports which is simply unprecedented in our community,” Bowcott said. “Why is tennis being targeted and singled out from all other sports clubs or associations in Richmond Hill?

“Is the Town going to apply these new policies to all sports organizations/associations?”

Bowcott feels a more viable route to take is the creation of a local tennis association that could be operated similar to other proven minor sports association models such as hockey, baseball or soccer.

“Hockey provides a perfect example as to why an association is necessary,” he said. “If we taught our kids to skate, bought them hockey equipment and then told them to go and play with their friends or parents, how successful would they have been in growing the game?”

A local tennis association could identify and address the current and future needs of all stakeholders in the sport, he said.

“The Town is trying to protect the public access to courts, which they should,” Bowcott said. “But they fail to see that they have under-invested in more quality courts and have only done so with the community clubs.

This creates a natural resentment, as you would expect. A tennis association working with the Town could open up new community clubs in areas where there aren’t any now and free up primetime court access for residents.

“A successful association that runs the leagues, lessons, summer camps and an indoor facility can then financially assist the clubs and

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Shocking reminder to keep both hands on wheel

For sale ‘rampage’ hurts our kids

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t a movie theatre last week, during the commercials that preceded the movie we had paid to see, I literally jumped in my seat in a violent reaction.

I gasped out loud as I viewed, for the first time, images of a young man who, in the previous few seconds is seen picking up and glancing at his phone on the passenger seat of the car he’s driving — ram into something.

Air bags implode and one can only imagine the horrendous scene that unfolds prior to us seeing the same young man, Andrew, confined to a wheelchair in a hospital room.

He is being attended to by a kind young nurse who wipes away his drool and then offers to move him towards the window to take a look at the nice day outside.

Unable to show or voice appreciation, his vacant stare reminds us of the life sentence he will serve for indulging in a moment of curiosity and taking his eyes off the road.

So moved was I by this powerful 60-second commercial created by Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation, that I contacted them about how I could help spread the word.

I learned that the ministry is targeting distracted driving this summer with a powerful marketing campaign that urges people to #PutDownThePhone.

Although cellphone-related distractions are huge, cell phones are not the only problem causing distracted driving deaths in Ontario — deaths that have more than doubled since 2000.

Distracted driving occurs any time that we take our eyes off the road and certainly any time we take our hands off the wheel.

So, in conjunction with spreading the word about the ministry’s incredible initiative, I want to further drive home this important message by encouraging you to be consistently mindful of where your hands are any time your car is on the road.

This means that if you take a hand off the wheel to change the channel on your radio, to eat an

Sara Dimerman apple or sandwich, or even to hold your passenger’s hand, then you are distracted, whether you want to admit it or not.

I urge you to practise mindfulness while driving by regularly reminding yourself to keep #BothHandsOnTheWheel.

Putting your phone in your purse or glove compartment when driving, installing a bluetooth device that is voice-activated if you need to make or take a call while driving, and pulling over to the side of the road if you want to eat something or need to make a reminder note to yourself, are ways of ensuring you are not being a distracted driver.

I know this is not easy.

I, too, have felt the pull of wanting to check a text while driving, of telling myself I will be careful as I munch on an apple.

Lately, however, just remembering the impact of the dramatic commercial is enough to bring me back to the harsh reality that, as the ad reminds us, “it happens fast” — that it only takes a second for one’s life, and the life of others around you, to change forever.

I’m sure you’d agree that nothing is worth that.

If you’d like to help spread the word, please tweet and post messages on Facebook using the hashtags #PutDownThePhone and #BothHandsOnTheWheel.

Share your stories about how you’ve helped prevent yourself from being a distracted driver. For more, go to www.helpmesara.com Thornhill’s Sara Dimerman is a psychologist, author and mom to two daughters. For more advice, connect at www. helpmesara.com or on Twitter @helpmesara.

Re: Bidding adieu to home of your dreams? June 2.

Having read this article [part of Through The Roof series] I was disappointed at the attitude with which the subject matter was presented.

It seems the subject of the article was not so much about Baby Boomers selling their dream home in order to downsize, but more about how successful the real estate market, in particular one real estate agent, was, at manipulating the game.

The article avoids the wider, real problem, in my opinion, and, the forces that are seriously affecting the ability of Canadians who have grown up here, were educated here, and now work here and pay taxes here to obtain affordable housing.

I’m sure most readers are well aware of what’s happened to Canadian real estate markets in the Vancouver and Toronto areas, but what they don’t know is exactly why this phenomenon is occurring.

I’ve lived in Richmond Hill for almost 30 years and never would have thought that my children would never be able to afford to buy some kind of home in the general vicinity, especially now that my wife and I are retired.

Both of my children are well educated and have professional careers. And as my wife and I get older, it would have been nice to have them closer if we required some help.

Instead, I look around and see multi-million-dollar homes purchased by people, some who come here for maybe several months during the year, and have no real sense of community.

The other day I received an advertisement from a real estate agent, loudly proclaiming on it “I have overseas buyers ready to buy.” This pretty well sums

up the issue.

What’s occurring in our real estate market is just one of the symptoms of how big income inequality has become over the last 30 years.

We’re talking about the one per cent of the one per cent here, or as they are affectionately known as, “Plutocrats”. How they have achieved their incredible wealth and power is unknown; for the rest of us, their reach is reflected in government policies, or lack thereof, from social programs to the environment.

Government at every level in Canada has lacked the will to stop this “Canada For Sale” rampage. Think the global economy is good for everyone? Guess again.

All of our governments at every level must act now.

Tony Bifolchi Richmond Hill

Condos receive fewer services Re: House price not the same as value, letter by Nick Bird, June 30.

Mr. Bird makes some common mistakes in his assumptions about condominiums. Although condominiums do pay the same property tax rates as houses, they receive fewer services.

Condo and condominium townhouse owners must pay for their own garbage pickup, recycling pickup, green box pickup, snow removal and street lighting.

In our case, that costs us an extra $100+ a month on top of our property tax bill for just those five services.

He is also incorrect in regards to his assumption about Municipal Property Assessmanet Corporation (MPAC) assessment values for condominiums. Our assessment has more than doubled in the past few years.

If anything, condominium owners are subsidizing homeowners and should be charged a lower property tax

SEND A LETTER: Email your letters to the editor to mbeck@yrmg.com rate, since they are not being provided with the same services as homeowners.

Gavin Hawkins Richmond Hill

Coverage boosted student efforts If you hold it, they will come.

That’s what we told the Bond Lake Public School Fit Spirit girls about their charity run on Saturday, June 11.

And that’s what The Richmond Hill Liberal did.

The girls, in grades 5 through 8, ran several times a week for two months in preparation for the charity 5 km run/walk around the Bond Lake community in Oak Ridges.

The fact that a reporter and photographer from The Liberal came to help kick off the run helped to stoke the girls’ enthusiasm and make the event even more memorable.

The run raised more than $1,300 for Confident Children out of Conflict (CCC), a group in South Sudan to give disadvantaged girls an opportunity for a brighter future through education.

According to UNICEF, more than one million children eligible for primary school lack access to basic education in South Sudan, and only 37 percent of girls aged 6 to 13 attend school.

So a big thank you goes out to members of the Bond Lake community and to the staff of The Liberal.

Your support made a world of difference to our girls, who are striving to make a world of difference.

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Richmond Hill homeowners continue to ride the crest of a housing price wave that saw double-digit growth across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) during the second quarter of 2016, according to a survey released yesterday.

The Royal LePage Housing Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast released Wednesday reported the highest national year-overyear gain seen in five years – primarily in the Greater Vancouver and Toronto areas.

The median prices of two-storey homes and bungalows in the GTA rose 11.4 per cent and 10.7 per cent year-over-year respectively, the survey showed, with strongest growth found in regions outside of Toronto’s city limits.

Richmond Hill experienced the largest gains in appreciation east of British Columbia, with aggregate prices surging 21.3 per cent to $992,632 — in part due to increased foreign buyer activity, the survey said.

Markham house prices were also boosted by foreign buyers, seeing an increase of 12.4

per cent year-over-year in the second quarter to reach $825,753.

“Multiple offers are now the norm, as rockbottom interest rates and the relative value of the yuan and U.S. dollar have encouraged many to buy Canadian, resulting in an unprecedented level of demand within the region,” noted the survey.

Vaughan was not far behind, with prices increasing by 10.1 per cent to $780,699.

Home builders appear to be responding to the price jumps.

The Toronto Real Estate Board, which reported a 17 per cent rise in June home prices earlier this month, said at the time that lack of supply in the city was “of paramount importance.” New numbers on housing construction starts, however, may give some relief. Housing starts jumped to an annualized pace of 218,333 units in June, the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation said Monday.

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Getting a perfect grade isn’t something you stumble into, according to one York Region scholar.

Newmarket High School’s Jeff Niu is one of six York Region students who are graduating with a 100per-cent grade average calculated from their six best Grade 12 course marks.

But those EDWARD LI wanting Bayview SS to achieve the same had better have that goal going into Grade 9, according to Niu. “Getting 100 per cent isn’t something you can pull off overnight,” Niu said.

“I wouldn’t have much advice to offer a student entering their final year who asks how to get the perfect mark.”

The scholar’s first word of advice is to take courses you have an interest in, because

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Second, your GUAN JJ WANG do homework Bayview SS because the only way to get better and faster at homework is to practise.

Finally, surround yourself with like-minded people who will motivate you to challenge yourself and make learning fun.

In the fall, Niu will head to the University of Waterloo to study mechatronics, the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems.

He was a member of the school’s robotics team and often participated in “hackathon” events.

Father Michael McGivney graduates Malavan Ragulojan and Janani Sathiaselan tied for second place in the region’s top scholars list, as

both Markham students achieved a 99.83-per-cent average.

They echo Niu’s advice of being among peers who have a passion for learning.

“My peers in the IB (International Baccalaureate) program were very supportive,” Sathiaselan said.

“It was nice to face the trials and challenges of the intensive program together because we really understood and supported each other.”

T h e scholars MONICA XU agree that Bayview SS there is no short cut when it comes to academic achievement, only hard work, dedication and having the support of those around you.

Three impressive students from Bayview Secondary School in Richmond Hill earned perfect 100 per cent marks: Edward Li, Guan (J.J.) Wang and Monica Xu.

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Thursday, July 14 A free Thursday evening Concert in the Park at Mill Pond Park gazebo, Mill and Trench streets, Richmond Hill is set for July 14, 7 to 9 p.m. with high-energy folk-country-rock performers Garnet Rogers. Bring camp chair or blanket; parking limited, extra parking in east lot of Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. Bike valet also available; for more visit RichmondHill.ca

Friday, July 15 Power Unit Youth Organization invites everyone to its 15th annual Night It Up! Night Market at Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd (Hwy. 7 and Warden Ave) July 15 through 17. Enjoy more than 100 food booths featuring a variety of fusion ethnic foods with merchandize and games booths, live entertainment, Reel Asian movies, art and more. Admission free; hours Friday are 7 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 2 p.m. to midnight and Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. For more, visit www.power-unit.org Celebrate Canada’s largest pizza festival, Vaughan Pizzafest runs July 15 to 17 at the Woodbridge Fairgrounds, 100 Porter Ave, Woodbridge. Enjoy artisan pizza from more than 15 pizzerias from across Ontario and pair them with 15 craft beers. Live entertainment at the non-profit event includes Vaughan’s own dance music sensation Joée. Friday hours are 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday noon to 7 p.m. Admission $10; pizza tickets $12. Go out www.vaughanpizzafest.com for details.

Saturday, July 16 Richmond Hill Horticultural Society presents Open Gates Fairy Gardens Tour July 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with fairy related items hid-

Community Calendar den in participating gardens. Tickets: $10 for adults and children 14+; $5 for children; free for babies; purchase online at RHInfo@gardenontario.org; map of all gardens with ticket.

of Leslie in Richmond Hill. Cosima Grunsky, children’s singer songwriter will charm audiences with a variety of instruments and interactive music. Presented by the Town of Richmond Hill.

Fuerza Latina Community Services presents a free Vaughan Latin Festival celebrating Latin American Culture July 16 at Mackenzie Glen Park, 220 Cranston Park Ave, Vaughan, from noon to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy☀ Mariachi ☀live music, a Kids Zone Party and Latin American foods. For details, go to fuerzalatinaservices.org

Markham Garden & Horticultural Society presents a self-guided Garden Tour July 17 from noon to 4 p.m. Spend an afternoon visiting beautiful private gardens; tickets can be purchased at local garden centres or email: markhamgardentour@gmail.com

Enjoy a Classic Car Show at Oak Ridges Retirement Community, 12925 Yonge St. July 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the Thornhill Cruisers will show off a variety of vintage and classic cars featuring a best car in show contest.

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Sunday, July 17 Everyone in Richmond Hill is invited to MP Majid Jowhari’s Community Barbecue at the Mill Pond, Mill and Trench streets, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy food, entertainment, community booths. For details call 905 707-9701 or email majid.jowhari@parl.gc.ca A free Sunday children’s outdoor concert is offered July 17, from 1 to 2 p.m. (weather permitting) at Richmond Green’s outdoor amphitheatre, Elgin Mills Road East just west

Tuesday, July 19 Come to the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., for free Jazz in the Plaza concerts every Tuesday in July and August, from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine. On July 19 enjoy the music of Patrick Hewan.

Wednesday, July 20 The Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society meets July 20, the third Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave. at John St. Social at 7:30 p.m. Annual Experts Panel and Q & A Forum, plus member flower show. Annual membership $20 (single) or $25 (family). New members and guests always welcome. For details, contact Bernadette at 647-527-6948 or thornhillhort@live.com.

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Thursday, July 21 The next free Thursday evening Concert in the Park at Mill Pond Park gazebo, Mill and Trench streets, Richmond Hill is set for July 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. with tribute to Canadian folkrock legend Gordon Lightfoot. Bring a camp chair or blanket; parking limited, extra parking in east lot of Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. A bike valet also available; for more visit RichmondHill.ca Families are invited to enjoy Wild about StoryWalk, a family activity at the Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St. (Yonge and Major Mackenzie) July 21 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The library’s very first StoryWalk will see participants boogie along with jungle animals as we follow our story outside. Meet in the Children’s Department. Admission: free; no registration needed.

Friday, July 22 Enjoy Richmond Hill’s annual Ribfest, Friday through Sunday, July 22 to 24, at Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E, west of Leslie. The three-day outdoor event features professional rib teams travelling from across North America, competing for various titles. In addition to delicious food options, enjoy live entertainment, children and toddler’s midway and indoor children’s activity area. Local craft beers featured at the beer garden. Hours Friday are noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission free; for more, go to richmondhill.ca

Monday, July 25 Do you like to eat? Like to learn? Join Thornhill’s Temple Kol Ami at Sano Sushi, 8143 Yonge St. at noon July 25 for Sushi & Study, a fascinating discussion and delicious lunch.

No Hebrew or prior knowledge necessary. Bring your appetite and a friend. For details, visit www. kolami.ca or call 905-709-2620.

All are invited to a free workshop, Diet and Memory: The Best Diet to Boost Your Brainpower, at the Natural Medicine Center, 282 Elgin Mills Rd. W., Richmond Hill July 25 at 7 p.m. NaturopathAnca Martalog will show you how to boost brain power through good nutrition. Limited spots: reserve at 905-884-7965 or www.meet-

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Tuesday, July 26 The Heritage Centre in Richmond Hill at 19 Church St N. presents Afternoon Tea on the patio or air conditioned Gardenroom July 26 with sittings at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Traditional tea includes dainty sandwiches, scones with cream and preserves, tea and homemade cookies.

Cost $12:50 per person; reservations recommended; call 905-780-3802.

Come to the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., for free Jazz in the Plaza concerts every Tuesday in July and August, from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine. On July 26 enjoy music of Liane Fainsinger.

Thursday, July 28 If you are over 50 and single, why not join the York Singles Club? Activities include sports, cards, games, parties, dinners, movies, theatre, and pub nights. Join us July 28 at 7 p.m. at a new member information session at the Royal Canadian Legion, 233 Centre Street E., Richmond Hill, on the last Thursday of the month, or contact us at info@yorksingles.com.

The next free Thursday evening Concert in the Park at Mill Pond Park gazebo, Mill and Trench streets, Richmond Hill is set for July 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. with an Abbamania Tribute. Bring a camp chair or blanket; parking limited, extra parking in east lot of Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. A bike valet also available; for more visit RichmondHill.ca

Sunday, July 31 The community is invited to the religious Festival of The Holy Face and Saint Anne (Volto Santo) taking place July 31 at Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 10411 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill. Event starts at 3 p.m. with rosary, followed by high mass at 3:30 p.m. with Father Ernesto Di Ciccio, then religious procession at 4:30 p.m. accompanied by the Rossini Band.

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CONTINUING POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR PROPERTY WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

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The law concerning the continuing power of attorney for property is complicated.

In order to make it easier for you to understand the complexities in this area of the law, I would like to highlight the following points:

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The word “attorney” in a continuing power of attorney for property does not mean that you have to appoint your lawyer. You can appoint a trusted family member or friend.

Your will and your continuing power of attorney for property are separate and Michelle Kotzer distinct documents. One does not replace the other, but you are certainly allowed to appoint the same person to represent you in both your will and your continuing power of attorney for property. Your will only takes effect after your death, and your continuing power of attorney for property is only effective during your life and terminates at your death.

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A situation may arise where you want to revoke your continuing power of attorney for property, and of course, you can always do this as long as you have the mental capacity. Once you lose that capacity, it will be too late to revoke your continuing power of attorney for property.

This subject is not only for seniors. Remember that even if you are in your twenties and in excellent health, you run the risk that you may unexpectedly lose your mental capacity because of a motor vehicle accident or sports accident. You cannot make a valid continuing power of attorney, if you are under the age of majority.

The word “property” in the phrase continuing power of attorney for property should not be taken to mean real estate alone. Property is a word that can describe any asset such as an automobile, stock or bond. I cannot over emphasize how important it is to appoint someone whom you completely trust to represent you in a continuing power of attorney for property. If you do not trust the person, do not appoint him or her.

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Mariana Garzon is still trying to figure out what will come next.

The fourth-year York University social science student wants to become either a paralegal or lawyer. But she knows it’s never easy to break into a career, even when you’re passionate about it.

So, Garzon and about 25 others attended the inaugural Breaking Out Into the Workplace seminar and brunch, which took place at the Richmond Hill Public Library Saturday.

The event, hosted by Visionelle, featured a panel of guests who offered tips for finding employment after schooling is completed.

“It was good to hear what they went through,” she said. “It’s really refreshing to hear these perspectives. Hopefully, I’ll find something through an internship. I didn’t think it was going to be helpful, but it actually turned out to be. They told me I have to work really hard; I wish I knew that back in high school.”

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“Call up a law firm and say, ‘Look, I want to get into law, can I come to your office?’,” she said. “Ask them to shadow and hang out in the office for a day. They may say no. If they say yes, you’re actually going to be in there (finding out) what it’s like. ... Get out there and do things that will give you a better sense of what it’s like.”

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When Habitat for Humanity came calling for one last question and answer session with Craig Sosin, he wondered what in the world they could possibly want.

“By that point they knew more than God did about me,” the Richmond Hill resident said with a chuckle.

After a few questions though, the reason for the visit was revealed when ambassadors for the global charity that builds homes for those in need announced that the home was for him and his family.

“When they said, ‘You got it’,” he said, “it was quite literally a dream come true for my family.”

What Craig and his wife Keiko, and their two children Audrey, 7, and Blue, 4, ‘got’ was a brand new detached home, to be built at Main and Stouffer streets in east-end Stouffville for the family who are hard working, but have always been a little short on dough — especially when it comes to having enough to buy a home in the current real estate market.

The couple has been “scrimping and saving” for the past eight years, but it never seemed to be enough.

“After RRSP, RESP and food, there was never enough left at the end,” said Craig, who works on a limited income in the swimming pool industry. “I always thought Habitat for Humanity built homes in disaster zones; I had no idea they did this sort of thing.”

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Town lifeguards make waves at international competitions Richmond Hill is once again competing on the world stage in the sport of lifesaving.

Dennis Cook, a Richmond Hill staff member and senior head coach from the Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club, has been selected by the Canadian lifesaving sport commission to compete for Canada at the 2016 world championships in the Netherlands this September.

The 24-year-old Richmond Hill resident will be a member of the 2016 National Canadian Lifesaving Team, one of 12 Canadians who will participate in 10 pool events and 10 ocean events for both men and women’s categories.

Cook — who also competed at the Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup in 2015 — will be competing in the Beach Flags, Beach Sprints and Line Throw events, along with relays.

In addition, he will compete in the 2016 World Interclub Championships as a member of the Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club along with aquatics staff including Michelle Amar, Chris Bari, Dennis Cook, Daniel Lena, Dennis Plotnik and Charlene Pugh.

The members of the club will also demonstrate their lifesaving skills at the 2016 World Masters and Interclub Lifesaving Championships in the Netherlands, Sept. 2 to 18.

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covering the cost of their trip with the support from the Ontario Lifesaving Society.

Melanie Baker, the town’s manager of aquatics and fitness, praised the athletes and their accomplishments before councillors this week.

“Richmond Hill Lifesaving Club is providing Richmond Hill with international recognition in the world of lifesaving,” she said.

“We’re creating heroes in our community to participate in lifesaving and lifeguarding.”

Baker said the club is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. It was initially created in 2006 with just 15 participants to bridge the gap between children’s swimming classes and youth who take courses to become lifeguards.

Today the club has more than 600 athletes engaged each year in variety of programs.

The club’s goal is to inspire youth in the drowning prevention mission, she said, and to encourage them to pursue the sport of lifesaving, which is recognized by the International Olympics Committee and Commonwealth Games Association.

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Drought won’t ease with this week’s rain: weather expert

BY LISA QUEEN

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When farmer Jim Hulshof isn’t checking two weather apps on his phone, he is gazing up at the sky wondering when rain will come.

The Stouffville farmer believes this in one of the three driest summers he’s seen since he first began helping farm the crops as a child 50 years ago.

“It’s a trying year more than anything else, just because of lack of water. Horrible. Dry, dry, dry,” he said, adding there has probably been a quarter of the normal rainfall since early May. Hulshof’s distress over the dry summer comes as David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, says York Region and southern Ontario are experiencing a severe drought and as Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority asks residents and businesses to scale back their water consumption.

Hulshof irrigates 40 acres of his 50-acre farm – on which he grows vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, sweet corn, pumpkins and squash. Even so, all the crops are suffering from heat stress.

Even when it has rained a few times since the beginning of May, it has often arrived as torrential showers, which has made it difficult for arid land to absorb, Hulshof said.

“You need a gentle rain at first just to soften it up just to absorb some of the water. That’s the problem now, when you do get rain now, it just runs off, it doesn’t help at all,” he said.

Environment Canada’s Phillips said most areas of York and southern Ontario are suffering from the dry conditions to some degree.

“Dryness is everywhere in York, with degrees of dryness varying between south and north,” he said.

For example, July 1 storms brought only 3.5 millimetres of rain in Buttonville, while the unofficial total in Aurora was 11.1 mm.

Last Friday night, only 2.8 mm fell at Buttonville, while the unofficial amount in Aurora was 12.5 mm.

“What we need is a four-day rainfall with 15 to 20 mm each day, not all in one hour because most of it will not go to work for you. (The rains) fill the sewers and cause intersection flooding but they don’t really get down to the root zone, ” he said.

At Buttonville, where there is an Environment Canada weather station, about 90 mm of rain fell in May, June and up to July 11, less than half the 188 mm that would normally fall during that time, Phillips said.

There are calls for rain this week, although Phillips is skeptical they will do much good, if they come at all.

“It’s only 40 per cent (chance), it’s not a done deal.”

The Krasman Centre, based in Richmond Hill, depends on personal care donations throughout the year to make life for people in York Region dealing with mental health, addictions and homelessness issues more bearable.

The centre staff and volunteers are grateful that they receive much support from the community during the holiday season.

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This summer, the Krasman Centre is in urgent need of personal hygiene items.

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Jager Pain and the rest of his family are spending a small portion of their summer vacation trip in San Diego, Calif. this week.

While the eight-year-old Richmond Hill resident is looking forward to being out on the west coast, he will be doing more than just checking out the sights of Southern California.

Taking priority on his itinerary will be a golf outing, as he will represent Canada at the IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships.

Making his debut in this event that concludes tomorrow and includes participants representing 54 countries, Pain was one of three Canadians who qualified to compete in the 7-8 year-old category.

Needless to say, he was looking forward to the chal‘I want to enjoy the lenge when he took to the fairways at the Oaks North experience, have Golf Course. fun and not worry “I am really happy to be about other players.’ in this tournament playing against 90 of the top players in my age from around the world,” he said prior to the trip. “I am looking forward to the competition and I’m happy that my whole family is going to be there, too.”

To earn the right to compete in this event, Pain won a recent qualifying tournament held at the Cambridge Golf Club when he finished at one-over par.

A regular participant on the Canadian Junior Golf Association circuit for the second year, Pain attributed much of his success the support he’s received from his family — especially his father, Jason, who has instilled in him the values of a strong work ethic.

“The most important thing he taught me was to have a good attitude, stay focused and to believe in myself,” said Pain, who attends Kettle Lakes Public School and will be entering Grade 3 in September.

Honing his skills on the links at Copper Creek Golf Club, Pain was also quick to credit the valuable lessons he’s received from head professional Nick Trichilo of Pure Impact Golf Academy.

Pain hopes to play to the best of his ability in the World Golf event. Most of all, though, Pain hopes to savour the moment and have fun.

“I want to enjoy the experience, have fun and not worry about what other players are doing. I’m going to focus on my game. I hope to finish in the top 20, if possible.”

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Richmond Hill’s Jager Pain qualified to play for Canada in the IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships, taking place in California this week.

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Three York Region residents will be making the trio to Rio de Janeiro to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics as part of Canada’s track and field team, Athletics Canada announced Monday.

Named to the 65-member contingent were Markham residents Andre De Grasse and Phylicia George and Richmond Hill’s Bolade Ajomale.

De Grasse, a 21-year-old Milliken Mills High School graduate who will be making his Olympic debut, will run for Canada in three events, including the 100 and 200 metres and 4x100m relay.

At the Canadian Championships and Rio Selection Trials in Edmonton last weekend, De Grasse won the 100m with a time of 9.99 seconds.

Also running in the 200m, De Grasse finished third in the 200m after crossing the finish line in 20.32 seconds.

Former Alex Mack track star Bolalde Ajomale heads to Rio. Making her second Olympic appearance for Canada, George, 28, will run in the women’s 100m hurdles and the 4x100m relay team.

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George also finished second in the women’s 100m at the Canadian Championships and Rio Selection Trials with a time of 11.27 seconds.

A graduate of Alexander Mackenzie High School where he won the gold medals in the senior boys 100m and 200m at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships in his final year in 2014, Ajomale will make his Olympic debut as a member of Canada’s men’s 4x100m relay team.

Ajomale, 20, competed in the men’s 100m at the Canadian Championships and Rio Selection Trials and finished fourth in a personal best time of 10.23.

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The following day, the Phoenix played three games that began with a 4-3 win over the Leaside Leafs, followed by a 14-6 decision over the Newmarket Hawks and a 6-2 triumph over the host Muskoka Hornets.

Earning the top seed in the round-robin, the Phoenix faced fourth seeded TNT in their semifinal match and prevailed 6-2 to punch their ticket into the final against the third-seeded Leafs.

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Know the roles of both deposit and down payment when buying a home They both start with the letter “D,” and they both require a large sum of money to secure the purchase of a home. However, a deposit and down payment are very different.

“A lot of my first-time home buying clients ask me what the difference between a deposit and down payment is,” says Ray Ferris, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). “Simply put: a deposit is associated with your offer to purchase a home, while the down payment is associated with your mortgage. The deposit will go toward the down payment.”

Here is more information to help you decide how much to contribute to each:

Deposit – When you submit an offer, normally you are requested to include a deposit to demonstrate a serious intent to buy the property. This

deposit will usually be in the form of a cheque, payable to the listing broker, who will place it in a trust account until the deal is completed or terminated.

Your deposit provides the seller with some assurance that you will go through with the sale when the day of completion arrives.

When an agreement is reached and the transaction is completed, the deposit will be credited in full towards the purchase price. There is no standard amount for a deposit, but the size of it says something about how serious you are about buying. Your Realtor can help you figure out the right amount to offer.

Down payment – This is the money that you pay

at the time of purchase toward the price of your home. Your mortgage loan covers the rest.

How much you contribute as down payment depends upon your specific financial situation. The more you put down, the lower your monthly payments will be. But before you contribute every penny you have to the down payment, set aside a cash reserve for other costs, including legal fees, land transfer taxes, closing costs, moving expenses, and any improvements or renovations you plan to make in your new home shortly after you move in.

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5 TIPS FOR BUYING A PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONDO Tips for Buying a Pre-Construction Condo

3. Know the Area

5. Know the Risks

1. It’s a Long-Term Investment Be prepared that the money you are paying for your pre-construction condo will be tied down for at least a couple of years. Most condos that are built in Toronto or even in other parts of the GTA are completed quickly.

But some can get caught up in delays due to unforeseen events like an underground obstacle or financial problems.

The better or more promising an area is, the more you can expect to profit from your condominium after it’s completed. Examine the area by looking at nearby pre-construction condos, stores and public establishments such as schools, libraries or even the public transit. The more central your location is, the more attractive your condo will be. Pre-construction condos in the downtown area of Toronto are likely to be close to the main public places.

As mentioned before, the various barriers that might delay the completion of a condo can expand to bigger problems, to the point where the condominium never gets built. Buying an apartment that is not yet there is a chance taken with your hard-earned money. Being prepared for every scenario is the best you can do.

2. Find a Good Developer You are giving a good amount of your money to a developer for this future condo, trusting him that he will complete your condo as planned. Do your homework and ask friends or professionals first who have dealt with developers or know someone who is reputable in the industry.

4. Get the Floor plan Get a floor plan to see what condo you are actually buying. Demo condos usually come with additions and a higher ceiling to attract more buyers. Knowing the exact measurements of your floor plan can definitely put you in a better position in the future and you will be more prepared when it comes to the completion of your condo.

Buying a pre-construction condo in Toronto or the GTA requires a different kind of approach. To ensure your security when it comes to handling the paperwork and other legal issues, it’s best to pair up with a professional real estate agent. Call Your Community Realty today to inquire about your liabilities.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF for Holistic/Natural Food Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 10am-4pm.

Must be flexible & have own car.

Knowledgeable with raw food.

Duties will include shopping & planning.

Must be fluent in English.

We are looking a positive, energetic person to compliment this happy, peaceful home.

Only serious applicants need apply.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE VACANCIES Ontario Court of Justice

COURT LOCATIONS: Barrie (3), Bracebridge (1), Brampton (3), Brantford (1), Brockville (Bilingual-1), Chatham (1), Cornwall (1), Hamilton (1), London (1), Newmarket (2), Oshawa (1), Ottawa (2), Ottawa (Bilingual-3), Peterborough (1), Sarnia* (1), Sault Ste. Marie (Bilingual-1), Simcoe (1), Sudbury (1), Thunder Bay (1), Timmins* (1), Toronto (10), Toronto (Bilingual-1), Walkerton (1) Please check www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac/advertisements for an updated listing of advertised vacancies.

At the request of the Attorney General and in accordance with the Justices of the Peace Act, the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee invites applications for vacant Justice of the Peace positions in the Province of Ontario.

A Justice of the Peace is an independent judicial officer who presides in court over various proceedings under federal and provincial statutes. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications as set out in the Justices of the Peace Act. The Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee reviews and evaluates applications and classifies candidates as “Not Qualified”, “Qualified” or “Highly Qualified”.

Classifications are reported to the Attorney General, who recommends candidates for Order-in-Council appointments to the Ontario Court of Justice.

In addition to reflecting the diversity of Ontario’s population, applicants should also display the fundamental skills and abilities, personal characteristics and community awareness attributes set out in the Committee’s General Selection Criteria.

Bilingual positions require a high degree of proficiency in English as well as a superior level of oral and written proficiency in French. As First Nations people comprise a large percentage of the population in the areas being serviced by the courts in *Sarnia and *Timmins, we especially encourage people of Indigenous heritage and people with an in-depth understanding of Indigenous communities and the issues affecting those communities to apply for these vacancies.

For detailed information about the vacancies noted above, minimum qualifications and the General Selection Criteria, the required application form, and the Committee’s process, please visit the website of the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee at www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac.

Applications for current vacancies must be submitted on the current prescribed application form and received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Applications received after this date WILL NOT be considered.

PLEASE NOTE: Future vacancies and deadlines for applications will be posted on the Committee’s website as they occur. Interested individuals can receive e-mail notification of vacancies by registering at www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac/advertisements/registration/.

Pour voir cette annonce en français, consulter le site Web du Comité à www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/fr/jpaac/annonces.

Forward resume and reference to: executiveholisticchef@gmail.com no later than July 20, 2016

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Pension and Health Benefits Please contact Corrado at

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JOB FAIR

July 14th & 15th - 11am-7pm July 16th - 10am 2pm

at our new King City store location.

At Coppa’s Fresh Market, we know that employees are very important to building a successful business and giving our customers the best shopping experience possible.

We take pride in being a very special place for our customers to shop and our employees to work. That’s why we offer an exciting workplace with opportunities to grow, learn and share.

If you love creating an exceptional shopping experience and are driven by excellence then we want to hear from you.

Come grow your career with us.

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ALPA Roof Trusses Inc. ALPA Lumber Group

We are looking for hard-working people with a great attitude to join our growing team.

We are now hiring for the following full-time, permanent positions for day and evening shifts:

• General Labourers • Material Handlers • Forklift Drivers • A-Z Drivers

We offer: • A safe and professional work environment • Competitive starting wage • Related experience recognized • Generous benefits package • Frequent opportunity for overtime • In-house training Own transportation required.

No phone calls please.

Apply in person:

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(Off Woodbine, north of Bloomington Rd.) Apply by email - Specify position(s) on Subject line: jobs@alpart.com We are an equal opportunity employer.

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week.

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

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is seeking applicants for the following positions commencing immediately: MAINTENANCE STAFF (full time) OPERATIONS SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR (part time) Postings close July 20, 2016 Please visit our website for position details: www.cds.on.ca/careers The Country Day School is a co-ed independent school for JK-12 located on 100 acres in King.

Is seeking applicants for the following positions commencing immediately:

Middle/Senior School Administrative Assistant FT Junior School Administrative Assistant PT Postings close July 26, 2016 Please visit our website for position details: www.cds.on.ca/careers The Country Day School is a co-ed independent school for JK-12 located on 100 acres in King.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

Permanent FT in Vaughan.

Accountabilities include, but not limited to, data entry, customer service, production scheduling and updating.

Excellent written, verbal, computer and problem solving skills required.

Benko Sewer Service is currently seeking professionals:

Send resume to: ksl@kimmelsales.com

•Sewer line video inspection (CCTV) truck operators •Sewer flusher truck operators •Apprentice operators.

We are seeking 1st time

SALES MANAGERS

Locations: Toronto, York and Simcoe County Clean and valid “G” class license is required for CCTV Operator and apprentice positions.

Clean and valid “D” class license is required for Flusher Operator and apprentice positions.

Operator experience is an asset but will train the right person.

Please send resumes to: edtremblay@benkoservice.com

Must be competitive, outgoing and energetic Salary bonuses and benefits Located in Newmarket

We are hiring

RECE and Assistant Teachers Before and After School positions required for north Richmond Hill centres.

CABLE TECHNICIANS for ROGERS Please attend our JOB FAIR Tuesday, July 19th from 4-6pm 9 Heritage Road, Markham No Experience Necessary ~ Paid Training Laptop & Phone Plan Company Vehicle ~ Benefits For more information please visit WWW.CABLEJOBS.CA

Busy Family Practice in Thornhill looking for

PART TIME RN Please fax/email resume, attention Randi, to: 905-731-1298 sosmc@rogers.com

EXPERIENCED 4th YEAR to MECHANIC INDUSTRIAL HVAC With G2 and/or G1 gas license, with clean, valid driver’s license, required for the Newmarket and Barrie area.

Email resume: dr.mechanical@sympatico.ca

Call Andrea at 647-247-1471 ext 1106

Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required.

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

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.

REGISTERED R.E.C.E.

2 bedroom apartment. Clean, Quiet, building, close to all amenities.

From $1250 inclusive.

Available October 1st.

No Dogs. 647-321-5930

DOWNTOWN RICHMOND Hill Beautiful 2 bedroom apts available imm. From $1450/m. Includes heat, water and 1 parking. Central air & 5 appliances. 905-224-3264 AURORA- BATHURST/ Henderson.

Renovated bachelor main floor, parking, patio, woodlot. Non-smoking/pets, $895 inclusive. Possible 1 bedroom also available. 905-503-2007, Ed.

AURORA- SPACIOUS - 3 bedrooms, quiet neighborhood, laundry, private yard, 5 appliances, 2-parking, nonsmoking/ pets. August 1st. $1,500 +hydro. (905)727-9848 ON BAYVIEW between Elgin Mills and Crosby; 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, parking.

Available August 1st. $950.+.

647-705-4818 WOODBRIDGE - ISLINGTON/ Rutherford. 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, 1 parking, laundry.

No pets. $1000. inclusive. Call or text 416-993-9286 AURORA- EXECUTIVE professionally renovated, bright 1 bedroom basement.

Private entrance, laundry, parking. Suits single professional or student. Non-smoking. $840 incl. 1st & last +refs. 905-841-3359

NEWMARKET - GORGEOUS executive large new 1 bdrm bsmt apt.

Upper Canada Mall area. No smoking / pets. 6 mo. lease. $1200 incl.

Tony Mendes 905-715-4951 BRADFORD - 1500SQ.FT. 3 bedrooms, appliances, parking for 2, garage. $1700 all inclusive, no pets, no smoking, Immediate.

416-575-4470

Articles Wanted

Articles for Sale

Nannies/Live In/Out

FULL-TIME LIVE-IN care giver required for Mon-Fri for a senior in Richmond Hill. Call 416-457-8098

Articles Wanted

ANTIQUES WANTED. Antique furniture, china, glass, sterling silver, Canadian & American coins, wooden decoys, pocket & wrist watches, Canadian Aboriginal artifacts. Call toll free 1-877-329-9901 uptowneantiques@bellnet.ca

for a Vaughan Preschool. Start July 25. Send resume to: kiddyplace@bellnet.ca

Nannies/Live In/Out

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DOWNSIZING SALE dining room set (hutch, table w/ leaf, 4 chairs) 3 rocker chairs, two wardrobes, tv w/ two stands, misc other items 905-737-6488.

Cars

Apartments for Rent

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Apartments for Rent

OAK RIDGES Bright beautiful, spacious, 1 bedroom walkout basement. Parking. Non-smoking/ pets. Immediate. $1000. inclusive.

(905)773-1001 BAYVIEW/ MAJOR Mackenzie. 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, laundry, close to GO bus and train stations, walking distance from Walmart, shopping and all other amenities. $750+utilities. September 1st. 647-774-1627

Townhouses for Rent

Townhouses for Rent

AURORA- Wellington /John West Way 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, appliances, no pets. $1600+ utilities. Avail. imm.

905-836-1743

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MASSIVE CHARITY GARAGE SALE Sunday, July 17 ~ 10:00am - 3:00pm 46 Mistysugar Tr., Thornhill Woods (Bathurst / Hwy 7 or Hwy 7 / Thornhill Woods) Fabulous bargains galore!

Something for everyone!

Royal Canadian Legion General Wingate Ladies Auxiliary. Proceeds to Veteran Care.

“A GIFTWARE GARAGE SALE” Sunday, July 17th 9am-2pm 115 Rosedale Heights Dr. (Centre/Bathurst) Gorgeous new merchandise, some in boxes, vases, platters, etc.

PLUS other gently used, beautiful household items.

Rain or Shine.

Richmond Hill

Houses for Rent

Houses for Rent

HOUSE RENTAL Oakridges / Richmond Hill. Close to Lake Wilcox.

Upper levels, parking, large yard, 3 bed, 2.5 bath. Avail Aug 1. $1,950 +util. Appliances incl. 905 264 9338 NEWMARKET- YONGE/ St. John- 5 bedroom house (includes 1 bedroom in finished basement). Garage, 4 parking, fenced yard.

Available mid August/September 1st. $2200+ utilities. 416-992-0422

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

MARKHAM ROAD/ Denison- Room in shared basement apartment. Very clean.

Parking. No smoking/ pets. Female only. $450 inclusive. Available August 1st. Call Mary until 2pm 905-472-9327, 647-999-7307

MT. ALBERT- room, WIFI, laundry & utilities included. Shared kitchen. $575 inclusive. Parking incl. & satellite tv available. Steps to bus stop & stores.

Avail. imm. 647-701-3209

www.yorkregion.com Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$100-$10,000

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Cash 4 Cars

Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 647-642-6187 Cars

2005 NISSAN Murano, fully loaded. Dark grey, good condition, all wheel drive. $5200 as is.

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WE PAY $200 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks.

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Content Sale Inside & In Garage Sat & Sun July 16th & 17th 214 Regent St. Furniture, clothing, glass, dishes SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Thornhill

Garage Sale Saturday, July 16 9 am - 3 pm 250 Brickstone Circle

Toys, collectible plates, Baccarat crystal, household items and much more!

Richmond Hill

Content Sale Sun., July 17th, 8:30 am - 4 pm 22 Hanover Port

Like new oak Dining set, 9 pieces, table extends. Call for more info 905-508-4615 Furniture, pictures and much more.

RICHMOND HILL

GARAGE SALE Sat, July 16th 9 am - 4 pm

216 Sussex Ave

Toys, Books, Household Items, Kids Tables and MUCH MORE! Richmond Hill

Large Garage/ Contents Sale Sat. July 16th 8 am - 2 pm Sun. July 17th 8 am - 12 pm 56 Seiffer Crest.

Many household items.

MOVING/ GARAGE SALE Sat., July 16th Sun., July 17th 8am-1pm

37 Falling River Dr. (Yonge/19th) Crib & rocker set, leather couch set, tv, dinette table, etc.

MOVING/ GARAGE SALE Sat., July 16th 8am-2pm 19 Roman Road (north of Steeles, east of Don Mills, German Mills area)

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DOMESTIC HELP needed. Bi-weekly cleaning of home in Richmond Hill.

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Mortgages/Loans

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Flooring & Carpeting

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

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind?

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Cleaning/Janitorial

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CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE. Reliable, honest. Quality work. Free estimates. Maple, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Downtown, North York. Call (647)206-1962 A CRYSTAL CLEANING experience Homes, Offices. Insured/ bonded.

Supplies provided. 15% discount.

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Decks & Fences

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

30 years experience.

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

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING painters at bargain prices! Summer special $100/ room (WALLS 1 COAT) Minimum $400. Free estimates!

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Daughter Sister Wife Mother September 14, 1956-July 20, 1994 BARTON, Daniel It is with great sadness that the Barton family announces the passing of Daniel Barton, age 80, on June 28, 2016. Danny’s greatest love was his wife Beverley (Sweetie), to whom he was happily married for 57 years. Danny leaves behind his 3 children, Mark, Michael & Susan & their spouses who all live close by.

Danny was Papa to 9 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren. Danny was the eldest son of 9 children of which he leaves behind 3 sisters & 2 brothers. Danny was in the automotive industry for over 55 years where he was respected and known as a very principled man. Danny had a great passion for sharing with others all he had learned from the bible. Danny served for many years as an elder in the local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He has now fulfilled the Bible’s words at 2 Timothy 4:7: “ I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.”

Danny will always be remembered for his kindness, his generosity and his loyalty to his god, Jehovah. Memorial to be held at Ballantrae Golf & Country Club, 1 Final Round, Stouffville, ON on July 17th at 7:00. NOTE: Due to safety and spacing, please respect the family’s wishes for no children under the age of 10.

Its been 22 years since Julie left us.

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BY KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com

hey say food is love, and for 27 years, Tony and Rachel Chiovitti served up both at their ma and pa shop, Multi Pasta, in Richmond Hill.

Tony Chiovitti was the “front man” for the popular establishment, attracting customers and friends alike with his corny jokes and warm welcome for all.

Tony passed away in May at the age of 63, leaving many in the community shocked and mourning a man they say had a heart of gold.

“He was a true gem,” recalls longtime customer Mark Augustin. “He cared deeply for his family and his friends and he will be missed.”

Tony came to Canada from Italy at the age of seven with his grandparents and eventually settled in Woodbridge.

It was at a wedding in New York that he first met Rachel.

They courted by letter for a year and in 1989, the young couple purchased the shop on Oxford Street, south of Yonge and Elgin Mills.

Tony set the friendly tone, greeting customers by name, remembering their favourite dishes and details about their families.

Word spread about their fresh, homemade food, but what drew people back, and encouraged them to stay and chat, was Tony’s gift of the gab.

“He had a natural gift that way,” says his daughter, Sandra,

describing how he worked at the pasta shop and a sales job with Unico until the family business grew too busy to do both.

For more than two decades, Tony and Rachel worked what everyone joked was “the equivalent of an eight-day week”, side-by-side, leaving Mondays off for their “date day”.

Their three children, Sandra, Dori and Michael, worked at Multi Pasta, too, and once a week, Tony’s parents took the bus from Toronto to Richmond Hill to help out, leaving their mark with family recipes like Nonna’s Sauce.

The shop became a little community and the Chiovittis grew to know who was the “Thursday night customer” or the “Sunday regular”.

If you mentioned someone was sick, Tony sent you home with soup. If your kids were home visiting from university, he’d remember their favourite meal.

Sundays, he’d hang out with the regulars, talk with them about their lives and share samples of his latest recipes.

“Try this mess. I made it myself,” he’d say, offering up something delicious he’d concocted that day.

“It was like his kitchen was your kitchen,” Augustin, of Richmond Hill, remembers. “He’d say ‘Bring your own dishes. I’ll put my food in it and you can say it’s yours!’

He made you feel like family.”

At the same time, customers became family to Tony. He’d boast about his grandchildren and display their photos on a big bulletin board in the shop.

“Tony was one of a kind. He wore his heart on his sleeve, he was a giving man. Family was very important to him. A great stand up guy! He will never be forgotten!”

- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Iamundo “He was a man of good humour, honour, respect and love for his fellow humans. The sparkle in his eyes and his wide smile was always so welcoming to see. In 27 years, I never saw a frown on his face.”

- Daniella and Primo Ballan “I had the pleasure of being one of Tony’s customers at Multi Pasta. My Sunday ritual of going to get that day’s pasta for my Sunday lunch with my family always proved to be more than a simple customer/vendor exchange.

His jokes were corny but they always brought a smile … Heaven has just received another shining star and may he rest in the love of God’s peace.”

- Teena Poirier

Longtime customers say they never saw a frown on Tony Chiovitti’s face.

Customers brought Tony and Rachel gifts for Christmas and Easter, Sandra says. “They’d always wonder at that, saying ‘we’re just your pasta supplier!’”

Tony spent his last weekend celebrating with family and friends and Monday, “date day”, with Rachel, visiting with grandchildren Robert, 8, and Stella, 6. In the wee hours of May 17, he passed away from cardiac arrest.

“He was able to see a lot of people

he cared about that weekend,” Rachel says.

“It was like God was getting him ready to go.”

Rachel was back in the shop again one week later, finding it soothing to be surrounded by customers who could share their Tony stories, memories and warm thoughts — providing the same family-like support that Tony had offered them for so many years.

Today (July 14) is Rachel and

“Yesterday, as I do every week, I stopped

by Multi Pasta for my weekly shopping and chat with a great man, Tony. I was deeply saddened to read a notice on the door that you had passed away.

My heart goes out to your family, who you spoke of often with such great love and pride. You were an amazing business owner in Richmond Hill, always making each and every customer feel welcome.”

- Jennifer Slamen Tony’s 43rd wedding anniversary.

Rachel anticipates it will be a tough day to get through, but she knows she’ll be comforted by the blanket of support provided by the community that she and Tony built.

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