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Wearing bright green hats and holding a lucky cloverleaf, Rosemarie Bridgemohan (left) and Olive Cox greeted hungry families Saturday at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church’s St. Patrick’s Pancake Breakfast. Getting a jump on St. Patrick’s Day, officially being celebrated today, the mood was festive with green tablecloths and many of the volunteers sporting green items of clothing. For more photos of the delicious fun, see page 18.

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Now that Toronto politicians have had their say on the Yonge Street subway extension to Richmond Hill, a couple of York Region politicians are speaking up in response. Vaughan Councillor Alan Shefman, who represents Thornhill, and Richmond Hill Ward 6 councillor Godwin Chan, who represents the area of Hwy. 7 and Yonge Street, where an eventual subway station terminal would be located, are speaking out after Toronto Mayor John Tory and Toronto Transit Commission chairman and councillor Josh Colle threw cold water on the idea of a link to Richmond Hill in the near future. Tory was reported as saying about the extension: “We just can’t do it. How irresponsible would it be to have the trains, when they get to Finch, be so full, no one can get on?” And Colle said: “We’re nowhere near being in the position to extend Yonge north. It’s just not feasible right now.” Chan and Shefman, along with Markham Councillor Valerie Burke, have formed the Yonge Street North Group to lobby federal and provincial ministers, as well as Metrolinx, to get the 7.4-km extension built. So far they’ve helped secure $10 million for See ‘BASHING’, page 16.

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They come from vastly different worlds — he a successful, busy businessman from Beijing, she a young Syrian mother whose homeland has been torn apart. But today, what they have in common is far more powerful: they have both travelled across the world to make Richmond Hill their home. Now, as they laugh together like old friends in the Welcome Centre on Yonge Street, they say they wish to share their stories to help others understand what it is like to uproot your life and move to a new land. Charlie Cheng and Samar Makhoul are among six newcomers who took part in a digital storytelling project, creating short films about their immigration experience that will be aired at the upcoming Richmond Hill Cultural Summit March 29 at the theatre. Each year, the town takes on a “celebrated stories” project to highlight what makes Richmond Hill unique. Last year, the films focused on icons, such as the Good Brothers, Jackie Richardson and the Royal Canadian Air Farce; the year before looked at history and culture of the town.

‘We want just two things: peace and good health.’ This year, the town wanted something more community-based and decided to look at immigration, says Gillian Hards, cultural services coordinator. “Richmond Hill is now 54 per cent composed of immigrants. We wanted to put a face to those statistics and look at what life is like beyond those numbers.” Hards says they connected with the North York Community House, (NYCH), a settlement agency with facilitators trained to provide digital workshops. They also partnered with York Region’s Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, which helped them find participants involved in the lan-

guage program who were willing to take on the week-long project. Cheng and Makhoul, along with four newcomers from Iraq, China, Syria and Iran, started out nervously, with just a basic understanding that they were each going to make a movie, but as the week went on, they say they created a close bond — along with two to four-minute films about their journeys. The process of immigrating on its own is a challenge, and when you are leaving a country that was torn apart by poverty or strife, it is especially difficult, Hards says. NYCH helped the newcomers learn the skills they would need for the project — storytelling, script writing, videography, storyboarding. Rabia Din, program manager, says it also helped them feel comfortable sharing their stories in their own voices, despite their language challenges. “Sometimes, it is the first opportunity they have to tell their stories. It needs to feel safe and confidential for them to be sharing such deep experiences.” NYCH has been working with Toronto community groups for six years producing more than 400 such films that are shared with teachers and administration staff at schools. Not only do participants have a chance to bond and share, Din says, the resulting films provide a tool for education and advocacy. “We wanted them to give an honest experience — but they all had a nice sense of the hope and difficulty,” Hards says. “The stories they tell are sometimes emotional, really moving and hopeful,” Hards says. “There is a message of optimism here.” In Cheng’s case, it is a story of change. It begins with his life in China, working at a good job, but working “almost all the time”. His wife and children told him they wanted to immigrate to Canada for their education and he, at first, was reluctant to leave. But after three years apart, he knew it was time to join them. He remembers his mother’s tears,

You and your family are welcome to attend Richmond Hill’s third annual Cultural Summit, occurring Tuesday, March 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. Each year local talent is showcased at the Cultural Summit and this year will feature a range of performances, including opera, Chinese folk dance, classical piano, jazz and more. Community arts organizations will be in attendance, offering demonstrations and information on how you can get involved. Arts organizations, such as Opera York, Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild, the York Region Chamber Orchestra and Chorus York will outline programs and activities for the upcoming year.

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Charlie Cheng (left) and Samar Makhoul are among six newcomers who took part in a digital storytelling project, creating short films about their immigration experience that will be aired at the upcoming Richmond Hill Cultural Summit March 29. Their experiences are worlds apart, yet now they are friends, and both keen boosters of Richmond Hill. the 13-hour flight that landed him in a new world buried in deep snow, without friends or language to communicate. “I didn’t know where my future was,” he recalls. “I felt so lost.” Then, he says, he discovered the Welcome Centre, a settlement agency that introduced him to other newcomers and helped him find his way. “Even though we are of different backgrounds, we understand and encourage each other.”

‘I have not been here long and I am so proud of Canada. You should be, too.’ Cheng says he has come to love Richmond Hill, a place where he can count on his neighbours, where he is able to slow down from his busy work schedule and spend time with his family. With new confidence, he is making plans to open his own business, design his own life and create a successful future. All this he relates in a film he has

created with his new digital storytelling skills — as does Makhoul, whose story of leaving Syria is very different. In a film that is a poetic tribute to her homeland and new future, she describes a troubled country that is more to her than heartache and loss. “To us, it’s different” ... it is childhood memories, the taste of bread, the sound of church bells, she says. But when the sky turned dark, and began “raining blood and tears”, she knew she had to leave. In her new home, Richmond Hill, the sky is blue and sun shines again, and “the rain brings new life”. Makhoul says she now loves her new home so much she has encouraged her family join her. “I told them if they are good workers and good persons, this country is good for you.” Mudhaffar Al-Saigh created a short film that describes the pain of leaving behind a successful career for a safer life for his family. A professor of animal husbandry, nutrition and health with more than 100 published scientific articles, once chosen as a top scientist in

Iraq, life was good until war tore his world apart. His family fled to Lebanon and then to Canada, but to support them he continued to work, despite the dangers. There were explosions daily and he worried for his students — and missed his family terribly. He joined them in July in a safe new community called Richmond Hill where everything was close by and “most importantly, there were nice people”. Today, his three daughters, who are all engineers, are endeavouring to find careers in their field. He, too, wants to carry on his career. “Back home I worked a lot. I loved my job,”pulling out a thick CV that he is working to condense into a resume more suited to Canadian employers. He says he was glad to share his story in a film, because he wants Canadians to understand newcomers better, what they have been through to come here and what their hopes and dreams are. “We want just two things: peace and good health.” Makhoul also wants to spread the word with her digital story that Syria is more than just refugees and the hard struggle for survival. “The people are multicultural, educated, I want to tell people that we are humans, too.” She also hopes it will help Canadians be proud of their country. “I have not been here long and I am so proud of Canada. You should be, too.”

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Upcoming Meetings Wednesday, March 30 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 4 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 – Council Public Meeting – 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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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill passed By-law No. 11-16 on the 7th day of March, 2016 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law and map showing the location of the lands to which the amendment applies, is set out below. The amendment was processed under Town file number D02-14023. AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the Zoning By-law may be made by filing a written notice of appeal with the Acting Clerk of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 6th day of April, 2016. A Notice of Appeal Will: (a) set out the reasons for the appeal; (b) be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act in the amount of $125.00 payable by certified cheque or money order in Canadian funds to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. Certified cheques are not required when the cheque is from a law firm; (c) be accompanied by the processing fee prescribed under By-law No. 106-15 in the amount of $306.00 payable by certified cheque or money order in Canadian funds to the Town of Richmond Hill. Certified cheques are not required when the cheque is from a law firm; and (d) be addressed to the Town Clerk at the address noted below. Who Can File An Appeal: Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the By-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Obtaining Additional Information: Additional information about the application may be obtained by contacting Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner, Planning and Regulatory Services Department at 905-771-2412, Fax 905-771-2404 or e-mail andy.karaiskakis@richmondhill.ca. DATED THIS 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2016 Gloria T. Collier, Acting Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill Phone: 905-747-6363 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca

Public Notice EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW NO. 11-16 By-law No. 11-16 affects lands described as Part of Lot 47, Concession 1, E.Y.S. (Municipal Address: 19 Church Street South). By-law No. 66-71, as amended, presently zones the subject lands “Residential Second Density (R2) Zone”. By-law No. 11-16 proposes to rezone the subject lands to “Residential Multiple First Density - Special (RM1-S) Zone” to permit the construction of a two (2) storey semi-detached dwelling on the subject lands.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE (PIC#2) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Flood Remediation Study Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road - Flood Vulnerable Area The Town of Richmond Hill has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment to select a preferred option to remediate existing surface flooding during the Regional storm in the Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road Flood Vulnerable Area along German Mills Creek. The Study Area is located approximately between Levendale Road to the south, Elgin Mills Road to the north, Jacey Anne Drive to the west and Newkirk Road to the east as identified in the key plan below. The scope of the Study includes the review and evaluation of flood remediation options to reduce or eliminate the Regional floodplain and the selection of the preferred alternative. This Study will support the Town of Richmond Hill Official Plan policies with respect to development within this Flood Vulnerable Area. This study is being conducted as a ‘Schedule B’ project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act (amended in 2011). Upon completion of the Study, a Project File Report documenting the preferred solution will be prepared for the project and be made available for public review. The purpose of this notice is to invite the public to the second Public Information Centre (PIC#2) to provide further information regarding the evaluation of options included at the first PIC held in October 2015, to review the selected preferred option and to receive input and comments from interested persons. The PIC will take place at the following time and location: Date: Wednesday, 23 March, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Committee Room 1, First Floor Public input and comment are invited, for incorporation into the planning and design of this project, and will be received until 30 days after the completion of the study. If you have any comments, questions, require further information, or wish to be added to our study mailing list, please contact either of the individuals below: Mr. Jeff Walters, P.Eng. Manager of Stormwater and Subdivisions Development Engineering Division Planning and Regulatory Services Dept. Telephone: 905-747-6380 Town of Richmond Hill Fax: 905-771-2405 225 East Beaver Creek Road e-mail: jeff.walters@richmondhill.ca Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 Mr. Bill Coffey, M.Sc., P. Eng. Head of Water Resources Project Manager Telephone: 905-264-0054 Ext. 232 Valdor Engineering Inc. 741 Rowntree Dairy Road, Suite 2 Fax: 905-264-0069 e-mail: bcoffey@valdor-engineering.com Woodbridge, ON L4L 5T9

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xcellent customer service doesn’t have a cup size.” So said the executive director of the Human Rights Legal Support Centre last week on International Women’s Day, and I couldn’t agree more. The Ontario Human Rights Commission is calling for an end to sexualized dress codes that discriminate against female employees. The commission is taking on some restaurants and bars that require their female staff to dress in high heels, tight dresses, lowcut tops and short skirts. The commission maintains that this dress code requirement may make employees more vulnerable to sexual harassment, contribute to discriminatory work environments and exclude people based on sex, gender identity or expression and creed. Most of us have eaten at such restaurants where the female staff, often waitresses or hostesses, can be dressed in such a provocative way it can make female customers embarrassed and male customers uncomfortable, too. I’ve eaten meals at chain restaurants in both Richmond Hill and Newmarket where either my husband or my daughter’s boyfriend were ill at ease due to the cleavage and very short skirts on display. Many times I’ve shared a meal at such establishments with female friends and it became a topic of hushed conversation, not wanting to upset servers. I don’t think such hushed discussion bodes well for a restaurant, if customers talk about the way a server is dressed instead of how delicious the food is. My son also worked in the kitchen of one such establishment that required female staff to dress provocatively. Not only was he sometimes distracted in his work, but he felt uncomfortable when encountering the waitresses in staff hallways — and even sorry for them.

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Marney Beck After all, he has a sister, and would probably be embarrassed if she had obtained a job in the same restaurant and been forced to dress in a revealing way. And as a parent, I would be more than uncomfortable if my daughter were forced to wear sexy clothes to work; I would be furious. “Employers must make sure their dress codes don’t reinforce sexist stereotypes,” said Chief Commissioner Renu Mandhane of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. “They send the message that an employee’s worth is tied to how they look. That’s not right, and it could violate the Ontario Human Rights Code.” Last week, the commission publicized its plea to workers that if they felt their workplace’s dress code or uniform discriminated against them, they should use their company’s internal complaints process, or file a formal human rights tribunal complaint. (online go to sjto.gov.on.ca/hrto/contact/) If there are any waitresses or restaurant staff who would like to express their opinions on wearing sexualized clothing — our reporters would like to hear from them. Or from managers explaining why their dress code is important to the image they are trying to project to customers. It’s fair game to ask restaurant staff to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day or a special T-shirt to promote a company awareness or charitable campaign, but quite another to insist on a uniform that exposes staff as sex objects.

What about monorail, instead of subway? The discussion of an extension to the subway system from Finch to Richmond Hill is an ongoing saga. There is little doubt that an extension north is required. The questions come down to priorities and funding. If we are not a priority now, we might never become one. But is a subway the only alternative being considered to solve our transit requirements? I make reference to an article written by Robert M. Fleming Jr. entitled “Advantages of Monorail for mass transit – Seattle 2013”. And I quote: “There are several advantages to a monorail system, although it depends on the circumstances. Where a monorail has the most advantages is where there is a need for a fixed route through a built-up area, with an anticipated medium passenger load.” Fleming points out the following advantages apply to monorails. ELEVATION: a monorail is normally elevated — above traffic, congestion, pedestrians and vehicles. GRADE SEPARATION: Being separated from surface traffic of all kinds, a monorail can run without any interference from other traffic. SAFE: Due to grade separation, it can’t collide with cars or other vehicles or people on the ground. QUIET: Modern monorail designs use electrically-powered trains with rubber tires; quieter in residential areas. The entire system could be encased in a see-through capsule, thus providing natural light into the trains, while also dampening sound from the trains. COST EFFECTIVE: They cost much more than a bus system, however, usually less than a light rail system, considerably less than heavy rail commuter trains, and much less than underground light rail or subway systems.

Other articles on this topic have also pointed towards linking monorail systems with solar powered roofing in stations. The renewable energy generated by solar roofing provides power for station lighting. Auxillary battery systems store electricity for usage when sunshine is not available. This technology is not new. If a monorail costs much less than a subway and takes less time to build, this option could well prove to be a quicker and cheaper alternative. The objective is to move people quicker with less impact on communities. A lower-priced project would also carry a lower debt burden into the future. We might still be discussing a subway option for Richmond Hill long after a monorail solution could be in place. A monorail might not prove to be practical, but an underground option should not be the only transit system to be considered.

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NDP wants to abolish the OMB Re: OMB seems like a ‘kangaroo court,’ letter by Sharon Gooderham, March 10.

SEND A LETTER: Email your letters to the editor to mbeck@yrmg.com The letter writer asks: “I would like to know if anyone out there knows the steps to abolishing the Ontario Municipal Board.” Ms Gooderham, you make good points and there are thousands of people bothered by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The OMB is a creation of the provincial government. To abolish it you need to either elect a new provincial government that intends to do so, or convince the party in power to act. Abolishing the OMB is the official policy of the NDP. The last Conservative government made it “business friendly”. The Liberal government came to power promising reform in 2003, we are still living with the result. Keep pushing for change and it can be a ballot box issue in 2018.

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Police seek suspect in Thornhill gas station robbery York Regional Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect sought in connection with a gas station robbery in Thornhill Tuesday night. A man wielding a large knife entered a gas station in the Dufferin Street and Centre Street area of Thornhill Vaughan at around 7:30 p.m. He then demanded cash and cigarettes from an employee, according to police. The employee was not physically injured during the incident. The suspect is described as a male aged

20 to 25, standing five feet eight inches tall with a thin build and dark hair. The suspect was wearing black clothing with a scarf covering his face. Police are also looking for a light coloured, four-door vehicle in connection with the incident. Photographs of the suspect vehicle and the suspect are posted at yorkregion.com and the York Regional Police website yrp. ca Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police hold-up unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6631 at 1-8661-876-5423, ext. 6631, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

York police seek owners of recovered property Have criminals taken some of your belongings in the last several months? If so, York Regional Police may have recovered your goods and is giving you the chance to reclaim them. The property — watches, rings, purses, wallets, cameras, music devices — was recovered during the arrests of four males for a series of break and enters and thefts. You can view images of the recovered property on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/officialyrp/sets/72157663312057459/ with/24540537752/) and contact police if you spot your belongings. In December, police began investigating a series of residential break and enters

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Jathusha Mahenthirarajan is one of the Richmond Hill women honoured Sunday for contributions to their community. See full group photo on facing page.

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Award-winning reporter Kim Zarzour has new honours to add to her collection — a top journalism award from a North American newspaper association. Metroland Media Group, parent company of YorkRegion Media Group, was the top company winner in the 2015 Excellence in Local News Coverage Contest, earning a total of 42 awards. Richmond Hill Liberal reporter Zarzour earned one of those awards — first place in North America for Best Local Election Coverage. Her stories depicted the hotly-contested municipal election in the fall of 2014, especially the emotional, divisive — and what some voters called “Americanized” — three-way mayor’s race. The Liberal submitted a comprehensive series of pre-election and post-election news stories written by Zarzour. One story told readers about the mayoral candidate who sent out flyers townwide suggesting The Liberal newspaper had endorsed this candidate. Post election coverage featured analysis of former Richmond Hill politicians dissecting the “negative” campaign and praising The Liberal’s reporting of the facts. Zarzour’s articles told of both negative and positive aspects of the election. The negative included the theft and vandalism of campaign signs. The posi-

tive aspects included advance polling that showed people were engaged in the election and coming out to vote in record numbers. The award stems from “very difficult reporting work over several months of an exhausting, high-stress election campaign in Richmond Hill,” said Richmond Hill Liberal editor Marney Beck, noting the newspaper and chamber of commerce organized six all-candidate events for voters, and Zarzour promoted and covered the majority. Zarzour is grateful the local, community quest for journalism excellence is garnering so much attention. “I’m really glad,” she said. “During a time when the news industry is struggling, this organization takes the time to highlight the important role of journalism to communities and ordinary citizens.” Covering local news is a team effort and the 2014 municipal election in Richmond Hill was a great example of that, Zarzour said, from newsroom photographers who spotted and snapped photos of campaign signs, to citizens who contacted us with their news tips and concerns, she said. “In fact, I don’t know if we could have provided such comprehensive coverage if it weren’t for the fact that Richmond Hill is filled with residents who are informed and really care about their community.” Zarzour also shares in another firstplace award for Metroland, as she was one of several writers earning the Best

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studies and consultations and had the extension approved by the province for preliminary engineering. They’ve also secured support from Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan councils to move the project forward and have met with provincial transportation and finance ministers. Shefman said, “the people of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)

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‘I love to have fresh fruit to eat, and if I can save a bit of money in the growing season for local and fresh fruit, and share with my neighbours at the same time, I would enjoy that.’

Volunteers have been delivering trees for six years in Guelph and in Toronto for three years and interest continues to grow, Knox said. This year, the group hopes to expand to Richmond Hill, Oakville and Cambridge. The fruit trees, berry bushes and asparagus plants (ranging in price from $5 to $47) can be ordered online until April 6. The plants are available for purchase by anyone, regardless of residence, provided purchasers can pick up at the drop-off location in Richmond Hill. If the program is successful, trees may be delivered to your door in future years, Couture says. She’s seeking volunteers to help with planting. Where the program is established, volunteers deliver and plant in customers’ backyards for a small fee ($2.50 for pre-digging, $6 for planting). This year, York residents can pick up their plants May 1 at the home of Joe Agg, another passionate nature activist and longtime Richmond Hill resident, living near the David Dunlap Observatory at Bayview Avenue and Weldrick Road. Agg said he became involved because he is bothered to see the “slaughter” of trees across York Region to make way for development. “We are doing a disservice to ourselves and to wildlife. Trees are what sustain us. I believe it’s the only way we have a chance to save the planet.” In order to keep the prices low, the organization purchases in bulk and leftovers will be donated to the

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As well, when you can grow food in your backyard, you are more able to resist the economic ups and downs of global markets, Couture said. “When I really allow my imagination to run away with me, I see large varieties of fruit trees growing apples, pears, cherries, and berries — and people sharing the goods with each other,” she said. “If I have a cherry tree in my backyard, but I don’t want to spend two weeks creating jams and pies out of the bountiful harvest, then I might ask my neighbour if she wants some. In turn, she might offer me some pears. “If we really wanted to be entrepreneurial about it, we could even

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‘Trees are what sustain us. I believe it’s the only way we have a chance to save the planet.’

Edible Community Garden grant program, Knox said. The grant — in the form of free trees and bushes — is open to schools, faith groups, community gardens or non-profit organizations. Couture plans to purchase several trees for planting in her yard. Richmond Hill has been recognized over the years for encouraging eco-friendly programs and she hopes this will raise the bar even further. “Everyone’s looking for ways to reduce carbon footprint/ energy consumption, so having a fruit tree reduces the need to have fossil fuel-burning trucks deliver the fruit from afar,” she said. “I am a tree hugger, I admit it, I really, really love trees a lot.”

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With dire warnings of higher food prices on the way, the solution may be as close as your backyard. A new non-profit program is coming to York Region that could deliver low-cost grow-your-own fruit, berries and vegetables to your door — and plant them in the ground, if you so wish. TreeMobile is an initiative of Transition Toronto that has operated successfully in Guelph and Toronto for several years and now is expanding to Richmond Hill, thanks to environmentally conscientious citizens like Liz Couture. Couture, an active volunteer in Richmond Hill and music teacher, said she is keen to bring the idea to her hometown because of its emphasis is on “resiliency in the face of uncertain economic times”. Transition Toronto is the Toronto chapter of the global Transition Movement, a grassroots initiative seeking solutions to the problems of oil depletion and climate change. Run by volunteers, TreeMobile delivers inexpensive climateappropriate food-bearing trees and shrubs to local communities, bringing a slew of benefits, including locally grown food, carbon storage through tree growth, energy savings via shading buildings in summer, improved air quality, soil stability, renewal of aging tree stock and regeneration of some of the tree canopy lost in the recent ice storm.

do some kind of selling (or bartering) to each other. I love to have fresh fruit to eat, and if I can save a bit of money in the growing season for local and fresh fruit, and share with my neighbours at the same time, then I would enjoy that.” The trees being delivered will be about seven-feet tall and may not provide fruit in the first years, but the bushes could bring a bounty more quickly, said TreeMobile organizer Andrew Knox. “This is about the fun of watching your own fruit grow, the delicious taste and freshness, and the joy of sharing with others, said Virginie Gysel, TreeMobile founder. “Some of our plants are really easy to care for, so why landscape when you can foodscape?”

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Meryl Cox (left) loads up berries on the pancakes of Moira Menzies, while Terry Bolton (foreground, right) is coached on proper pancake flipping techniques by Julie Dewell at Saturday’s St. Pat’s Pancake Breakfast at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. If you missed the breakfast, don’t despair, the church presents another one next month on Saturday, April 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. Pancakes with toppings, scrambled eggs, sausages, juice, tea or coffee cost just $8 for adults or $4 for children 12 and under. For more details, call the church office at 905-884-4211. STAFF PHOTOS/STEVE SOMERVILLE

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St. Patrick’s Day came a little early at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church on Saturday. Dozens of community members couldn’t wait for March 17 to celebrate, and went to the church for a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. The mood was festive as the hall was decked out in green with many of the volunteers also donning green to mark the festivities. Gary and Lee Keep were not wearing green, but they still came to eat some eggs and pancakes with friends. It was their way of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. “This is a nice thing that the church does, because the community can get together,” Gary said as he sat back with an empty plate and full belly. Not only was the event a chance for the community to come together in fellowship, but it also was a way for the church’s mission

committee to raise money. Susan Johnson said the church does several of these breakfasts every year to support local, national and international charities. The proceeds from the St. Pat’s pancake breakfast will support Canadian Aboriginals, Johnson said. In the past, money raised from the event has gone to support such things as Out of the Cold and Syrian refugees, Johnson added. Volunteer Stan Johnson took a quick break from the kitchen after the morning rush to join a group seated at one of the tables. He said these events are always a lot of fun for both the volunteers and the people who attend. “I like working with this group of people. It gives me a lot of satisfaction,” he said. What really makes the breakfast a good environment is that it’s not just a church event, Johnson said. “It really is a community event,” Johnson said.

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The St. Theresa of Lisieux Lions swim team accomplished a first when they took to the pool at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships in Windsor last week — swimming their way to a coveted gold medal. As a bonus, they did it in OFSAA recordsetting fashion, when their open boys’ 200metre relay team of Andre Sanchez, 15, Eun Soo Ha, 16, Nicholas Bulban, 13, and Jax Chan, 14, combined their talents to win the race with a time of 1:49.88. That eclipsed the prior mark of 1:51.37 formerly held by Upper Canada College in 2014. During the race, Soo Ha, a Grade 12 student at the Richmond Hill high school, swam the backstroke while Bulban, who is in Grade 9, was their breaststroker; Sanchez, a Grade 11 student executed the butterfly, while Chan, a Grade 10 student, performed the freestyle. “It feels amazing for this group of boys to win OFSAA gold; to break the record by almost two seconds is even more surreal,” cited Lions’ head coach Manuel Deocampo of their feat. “Their victory at the provincial level is a testament of how hard these boys train each and every day on their God-given talents and their commitment to the sport they love. “Additionally, the boys know that this is quite an accomplishment for their school’s swim team ... it’s the first-ever gold medal won at the provincial level in swimming for St. Theresa of Lisieux, which is known more for its medals in rugby, soccer and hockey.” While elated to establish that mark, Deocampo felt the foursome — assembled for being the fastest performers for their team and being proficient in their swim discipline — had the potential to make some noise. Especially since he noted at the York Region Athletic Association championships, they eclipsed their winning time set during the preliminaries of 1:53.24, clocking 1:52.45 to advance to the final heat. Stating each of the members swim competitively with the Richmond Hill Aquatic Club, Deocampo felt the work ethic instilled into them through competing at that elite level and their familiarity with each other as members in

Wearing gold medals are (left to right) Lions Andre Sanchez, Eun Soo Ha, Nicholas Bulban and Jax Chan. the same club would be a major asset. “To get gold at OFSAA, let alone beat the record, they knew they would need to improve and shave off a few more milliseconds and the boys mentioned to me that they were confident and motivated to do well in the finals. “In the end, they did better than that and broke the OFSAA record.” With the record set by the foursome, Deocampo felt that set the tone for the rest of the Lions’ swim team to step up their performances. It certainly did, as the Lions returned with several other medals. In total, they claimed five golds, five silvers and one bronze. The prior best result by a Lions’ swim team at OFSSA was one bronze medal earned three years ago. Other medal-winning results included: Soo Ha with a gold in the boys’ 100m individual medley open event and silver in the 100m individual open backstroke; Alex Fisina, bronze in the boys’ junior 50m butterfly; and Gregory Jung, Kenny Kim, Fisina and Nikita Dvuzhylov earning silver in the boys’ 200m junior freestyle relay.

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Martino Contractors Courier Service ...........................................................................................Canada Post Craft Shop .........................................................................................................Michael’s Dance Studio ....................................................................................... JCB Danceworks Daycare Centre............................................................................. YMCA Richmond Hill Dental Hygienist ............................... Michelle Cortes from Expressions Dental Care Dentist .....................................................................................Expressions Dental Care Denturist............................................................... Jack from Expressions Dental Care Department Store .....................................................................................Hudson’s Bay Domestic Car Dealership .........................................................................Wilson Niblet Driving Range ...........................................................................................Bathurst Glen Driving School........................................................................................... Young Drivers Drug Store......................................................................................Shoppers Drug Mart Dry Cleaners .......................................................................................................Loblaws Educational Supplies ..............................................................Staples Business Depot Electronic Store .................................................................................................Best Buy Employment Agency........................................... Express Employment Professionals Esthetician ................................................... Cathy Cerillio from Polished Beauty Bar Fabric Store.......................................................................................................Michael’s Financial Planner .....................Janine Purves at Assante Capital Management Ltd Fine Dining..............................................................................The Octagon Restaurant

Fireplace Store .....................................................................................Kastle Fireplace Fish & Chips....................................................................................... York Fish & Chips Fitness Centre.......................................................................................Goodlife Fitness Financial Planner .....................Janine Purves at Assante Capital Management Ltd Florist Shop.............................................................................................Hillcrest Florist Foot Specialist ..........................Dr Stuart Sackman from Richmond Hill Foot Clinic Funeral Home.......................................................................... Marshall Funeral Home Furniture Store ......................................................................................................... Ikea Gardening/Outdoor Store .........................................................................Home Depot Gas Station ...............................................................................................................Esso General Practitioner............................................................................. Dr. Brian Berger Gift Shop .............................................................................................................Winners Glass and Mirror Store .................................................................Upper Canada Glass Greek Restaurant............................................................................................ Mr. Greek Grocery Store.......................................................................................................Longo’s Gymnastics Club................................................................. Richmond Hill Gymnastics Hair Salon ..................................................................................... Cerilli Beauty Centre Hairstylist/Barber.................................................Tony Cerilli at Cerilli Beauty Centre Hamburger........................................................................................................ Steer Inn Health & Beauty Products ...........................................................Shoppers Drug Mart Health Food Store .................................................................................. Healthy Planet Hearing Centre .................................................................................. ListenUP! Canada Heating and Air Conditioning ................. Northland Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd Home Decorating/Accessories Store ........................................ Bombay & Company Home Improvement/ Hardware Store.....................................................Home Depot Homeopathic Medicine ........................................ Richmond Hill Naturopathic Clinic Hotel/Motel....................................Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites Hypnotherapist ...........................................................................................Peter Dennis Ice Cream...............................................................................................Baskin Robbins Import Car Dealership............................................................ Lexus Of Richmond Hill Indian Restaurant ............................................................................ Bombay’s Chutney Insurance Agent ........................................................................................... Grey Power Insurance Company ............................................................................ TD Canada Trust Interior Decorating Company.............................................................Monaco Interiors Investment/Financial Company .............................................................................CIBC Italian Restaurant ...........................................................................................Il Fornello Japanese Restaurant/Sushi ...................................................................... Mi-NE Sushi Jewelry Store ..................................................................................... Peoples Jewellers Kitchen Supplies Store .....................................................................Kitchen Stuff Plus Ladies Clothing Store ........................................................................................Winners Landscape Company/Lawn Service ....................................................The Weed Man Laser Hair Removal ...................................................................... Laser Medical Clinic Lawyer .................................................................................................... Barry Kaufman Legal Services ............................................................................................... SBMB Law Lighting Centre ........................................................................................Living Lighting Lingerie Store ............................................................................................Hudson’s Bay Live Entertainment/Music Hall ....... Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Live Theatre ....................................... Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Local Golf Course................................................................... Richmond Hill Golf Club Local Strip Plaza/Mall .............................................................................. Hillcrest Mall Manicure/Pedicure .......................................................................Polished Beauty Bar Marine Store ............................................................. Dryland Marine Sales & Service Marital Arts Club ..................................................................................Northern Karate Massage Therapist..................... Richmond Hill Natural Therapies & Spa Namaste Mattress Store..........................................................................................Sleep Country Men’s Formal Wear Store.........................................................................Hudson’s Bay Montessori School............Richmond Hill Montessori & Elementary Private School Mortgage Broker ................................................................................... 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Office Supply Store .................................................................Staples Business Depot Oil Change/Lube ...............................................................................................Mr. Lube Optical Store ............................................................................................ Hakim Optical Optometrist........................................................................................Dr Susan Capitelli Organic Food Store/ Health Food Store.............................................. Healthy Planet Outdoor Patio......................................................................Turtle Jack’s Muskoka Grill Paint & Wallpaper Store ...........................................................................Home Depot Party Supply Store .........................................................................................Dollarama Pet Groomer .................................................................................................... PetSmart Pet Store .......................................................................................................... PetSmart Pet Training.................................................................4 Paws Training & Pet Services Pharmacist.....................................................................................Shoppers Drug Mart Photography Studio ......................................................................... West Photography Physiotherapist......................................York-Med Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre Picture Framing Store...................................................................................... Michaels Pilates Studio ............................................................................Pilates Bodies by Dina Pizza..................................................................................................................... Abruzzo Plumbing Services/Plumber ......................................... Powell Plumbing Supply Ltd Pool & Spa Supply Company.........................................................................Pool Craft Print Shop ................................................................................Staples Business Depot Private School.................................................................................. Richland Academy Pub.....................................................................................................King Henry’s Arms Real Estate Agent ..................................................................................... Carey Thorpe Real Estate Brokerage................................... Royal Lepage Your Community Realty Real Estate Team.........................................................................The Daryl King Team Reflexologist ............................... Richmond Hill Natural Therapies & Spa Namaste Retirement Home ..............................................Oak Ridges Retirement Community Roofing Company.............. Bishop Roofing & Contracting, Maple Roofing Supplies Salad Bar.......................................................................................................... Mandarin Seafood Restaurant.......................................................... The Keg Steakhouse + Bar Shoe Repair .......................................................................................................Heelstop Shoe Store Adults .......................................................................... The Shoe Company Shoe Store Children............................................................................... Kiddie Kobbler Spa Salon & Esthetics............... Richmond Hill Natural Therapies & Spa Namaste Sporting Goods Store .................................................................................. Sport Chek Sports Bar ................................................................................. Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill Steak Restaurant .............................................................. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar Storage ...........................................................................Public Storage Richmond Hill Tailor Shop .......................................................................Stitch It Clothing Alterations Tanning Salon..... California Waves Tanning & Sunless Spa, Sensation Salon, Spa and Tanning Taxi Service...............................................................................................................Uber Tea Room.......................................................................................................Covernotes Thai Restaurant...............................................................................................Thai Basil Tire Store............................................................................................................... Costco Toy Store.......................................................................................................Mastermind Transmission Shop........................................................................ Mister Transmission Travel Agency..............................................................................................Marlin Travel Upholsterer............................................................................ Mike Interiors Upholstery Used Car Salesperson ................................................................Richmond Hill Honda Vacuum Store ..................................................................................................VacWorks Walk-in Clinic .....................................................................Oak Ridges Medical Centre Water Supplier/filter system ...................................................Town of Richmond Hill Weight Loss Clinic................................................................................................ Curves Window & Door Company.................................. The Window & Door Specialist Ltd. Window Coverings Store ............................................................................Blinds to Go Women’s Accessories Store.....................................................................Hudson’s Bay Yoga Studio................................................................................................Moksha Yoga

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! NS

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Turn out your lights this Saturday Do you have plans for a dark Saturday night? This year’s Earth Hour happens in Richmond Hill between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 19, joining citizens around the world switching off their power for an hour or more to shine a light on climate action. The event, which started in Sydney, Australia in 2007, has grown into the world’s largest grassroots environmental movement, engaging more than 7,000 cities and towns in more than 170 countries worldwide. Richmond Hill joined the movement in 2008

and once again this year, the municipality plans to decrease its energy consumption in town facilities. You can join the effort by switching off non-essential lights to focus on your commitment to climate action for the rest of the year, and make it fun by hosting Earth Hour activities. Ideas for Earth Hour celebrations can include a lantern walk, candlelit street party, star-gazing, acoustic jam, board games or evening nature walk. To learn more about Earth Hour, visit www. earthhour.org. - Kim Zarzour

Driver wins free gas for year One Richmond Hill resident doesn’t have to worry about the price of gas. Thien Nguyen is one of 12 winners of free gas for a year through PetroCanada’s Petro-Points Free Gas for 50 Years contest. The contest ran in the summer and fall 2015 and Petro-Points members from coast to coast entered the contest by swiping their Petro-Points card at Petro-Canada stations. Participants could also enter the

contest by entering a weekly “secret code,” which was advertised during the original weekly broadcasts of The Amazing Race Canada, Season 3. “We’re excited to be able to reward loyal Petro-Points members from across the country through this contest,” said Deborah Gullaher, vice president of marketing at Suncor. The grand prize winner from London, Ontario won a prize worth $133,000, while Ngyuen along with 11 other winners across Canada won free gas for a year. - Lyrel Robinson

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Saturday, March 19 Experience free, non-profit Heartfulness Meditation workshop over 3 days at My Yoga Studio, 1455 16th Ave., unit 10-12, Richmond Hill March 19 from 2:30 to 4 p.m., and March 20 and 21 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. (Please arrive 15 minutes earlier.) Workshop consists of 10 mins simple meditation for 10 minutes, 7 mins guided relaxation and 30-minute meditation aided by yogic transmission. For details, call or text Ilya Ivanov, Heartfulness volunteer at 647-294-4575 or go to heartfulness.org Kick off Earth Month at the City of Markham’s Earth Hour Event March 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cornell Community Centre & Library, 3201 Bur Oak Ave. Family-friendly event offers an educational and engaging sustainability fair, entertainment, an outdoor lantern walk and hot chocolate. Free; visit markham.ca for details. Vaughan residents are invited to join Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and members of council March 19 for the ninth annual Earth Hour Vaughan event at City Hall starting at 6:30 p.m. Featured activities include an innovative energy exhibit, lantern walk at 8:30 p.m. (rain or shine), live entertainment and Green Hero Award presentation. Do your part by turning off all non-essential lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 19. For details, go to vaughan.ca Toronto Waldorf School at 9100 Bathurst St., Thornhill, presents a puppet play March 19 at 11 a.m. suitable for children 3 to 9, concurrent with the Village Market, which is open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presented by Dianne Goldsmith, retired Kindergarten teacher. For details, visit torontowaldorfschool.com Join Evergreen and the Town of Richmond Hill in a Garden Workshop at Oak Ridges Community Centre, 12895 Bayview Ave., March 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn tips and tricks to increase your garden’s bounty, improve soil health and control pests naturally. Lug a mug; gloves, tools and refreshments provided. To register, email lchung@evergreen.ca or call 416596-1495 ext 303.

Sunday, March 20 Friends of Markham Museum presents Bob McDonald, author and host of CBC’s science program Quirks & Quarks, for a lecture March 20, at the museum, 9350 Markham Rd. He will discuss his latest book, Canadian Space Walkers, of three Canadians to don spacesuits and step outside the International Space Station. Fun for whole family. Doors open at 1 p.m., lecture at 2 p.m. Book signing to follow. Cost $20 per person; call 905-477-5530 to register. Observe Palm Sunday March 20 at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., just north of Major Mackenzie Drive. Music and liturgy reflect the duality of Jesus’ joyous welcome and the cruel cross. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. For details of Easter services, visit richmondhillpresbyterianchurch.org

Monday, March 21 Pioneer Footprints in York County is the focus of a Richmond Hill Historical Society meeting March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. Ruth Burkholder, local historian and genealogist, will outline research she has done for her latest book on the Pennsylvania German families who arrived in York County in early 1800s. All welcome; guests free; refreshments served. Memberships available.

Wednesday, March 23 St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill presents Lunch & Learn March 23 at 12 noon on diabetes, with guest speakers Julie Sartori and Norma Gaglione of Mackenzie Health Hospital, offering tips on prevention, treatment and diet. Call church office to register at 905-8843606. Freewill offering.

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A meditation class is offered March 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Silver Pines Public School, 112 Stave Cres. Richmond Hill, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on practical compassion for daily life. Weekly classes suitable for beginners and those with more experience; each class self-contained, includes two guided meditations and talk; $12 per class or $40 for any 4 classes. For details, visit kadampa.ca or call 416-762-8033.

Friday, March 25 All invited to Good Friday Breakfast and Worship on March 25 at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., just north of Major Mackenzie Drive. Symbolic breakfast of hot cross buns served at 9 a.m., followed by solemn service with special music at 10:30 a.m. For more, go to richmondhillpresbyterianchurch.org

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St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill, presents Easter Services with Rev. Val Noakes. All invited to join us March 25 for reflective Good Friday worship. Call church office at 905-884-3606 for further information.

Sunday, March 27 Celebrate Easter, The Joyous Day of Resurrection, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., just north of Major Mackenzie Drive. Music will soar with resurrection joy, baptism and affirmation of baptism will be celebrated as we rejoice with fellow Christians around the world. For more, visit richmondhillpresbyterianchurch.org St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill presents two services on Easter Sunday, March 27, with Rev. Val Noakes. A sunrise worship service is held at 7 a.m., followed by light breakfast. Join in family worship at 10:30 a.m., to celebrate Easter Sunday in a traditional family service. All warmly welcome. Call church office at 905-884-3606 for details.

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

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Celebrate Maundy Thursday Communion March 24 at 9 p.m. at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St.,

just north of Major Mackenzie Drive. Evening service invites us to reflect on the last meal Jesus and his disciples shared; with bread and wine; prayers and praise; in darkened sanctuary. Worshippers will leave in reverent silence. For more, go to richmondhillpresbyterianchurch.org

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BETZ POOLS LTD. EXPERIENCED TILE SETTER for concrete pools. Must have clean driver’s abstract. Email resume to: Ted Bennett: t.bennett@betzpools.com or call 416-571-7033

We are seeking qualified enthusiastic candidates to join our team! Customer Service/Sales Coordinator’s responsibilities include daily interaction and support of the sales team, assisting with all tasks pertaining to orders. Requirements: • Passion for Customer Service. • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. • Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment, coupled with excellent a t t e n t i o n to detail and always willing to learn new tasks. • Ability to participate positively in a team atmosphere. • Proficient Microsoft Suite and Outlook. Richmond Hill area. Email: ira@promoteme.ca

RECE and Assistant Teachers for Supply and Before and After School positions required for north Richmond Hill centres. Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required. Commitment to working in a child care setting. Recent police screening and up-to-date immunizations required. 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.

PART TIME SUPER NEEDED in downtown Richmond Hill for a small apartment building. Accommodations Available. Experience required. 905-224-3264 or info@tornat.ca Parents’ Helper (NOC6474) - Contract

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BRADFORD- Simcoe/ Catania. Ground level 1+ bedroom, suits single professional, private walkout, furnished, A/C. Parking. $850. No laundry. References. Non-smoking/ pets. 416-805-5628 2-4pm, 905-775-4900 anytime

AURORA CENTRAL, 1 bedroom, $1100 inclusive. Available immediately. 2 bedroom $1200 inclusive, May 1st. AC, parking, laundry. No smoking/ pets. 905-841-1060.

DOWNTOWN RICHMOND Hill 2 bedroom apartment available April 1st. $1450 monthly includes heat, water and 1 parking. Central air & 5 appliances. 905-224-3264

BRADFORD, NEWLY RENO upper floor, 3 bedrooms. All appliances, no Smoking, small pets. $1500.00 Utilities Included. Mature Adults. Available immediately. Call 905-955-7479 or 905-955-7136

BACHELOR APT., Major Mac/ Yonge. Stove, fridge, laundry facilities. Close to all amenities, free parking, $830. Available immediately, 905-508-8554 or 905-770-4146

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Cars for Sale

2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT - 3 doors 178,000 commuter car, 5 Speed, Power Windows, Door and Mirrors. Air-conditioning. In great working condition and body in perfect. Will certify and E-Test for $5,895.00 or $5,000.00 as is. Call 905 836-4393

2001 TOYOTA ECHO Retired student car, Engine runs great. 226,000K’S. Needs some work. Have both summer and snow tires, Sedan, 4 door, Green. $995.00 As is. Call 289 221-4952 2007 CHRYSLER 300, one owner (retired Mechanic), low KMS 110,000 in Great Shape and runs exceptionally well. Car is being sold for health reasons and must go ASAP. $6,995.00 As is. Call 905 853-1072.

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NEWMARKET- QUIET building. Water & heating included. Large 1 bedroom apts. From $1050. Non-smoking. 647-704-0220. RICHMOND HILL Bayview/ Major Mackenzie 1 bedroom apt in building. References a must. Available April/May Call 905-883-0544 between 9am-8pm RICHMOND HILL Yonge/Major Mackenzie. Walk to Mill Pond. 3 bedroom apartment w/gas fireplace, appliances, 1300sq.ft. 1 parking. $1375+ utilities. 416-371-2562 RICHMOND HILL- Mill Pond- 2 bedrooms, 4 piece bath, livingroom, appliances, C/A, C/V, laundry, separate entrance, near transit/shopping. $1195 inclusive. Immediate. 647-960-0052

Condos for Rent

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A CRYSTAL CLEANING experience Homes, Offices. Insured/ bonded. Supplies provided. 15% discount. (647)500-2260 for details.

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Rooms for Rent and Wanted

HWY#7/ KEELE- Newly renovated furnished room for rent on main level. Share kitchen and bathroom. 2 parking. $650. Available immediately. No smoking. No pets. 416-737-7400

Shared Accommodations

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Located at McCowan and Hwy 7. Minutes walk to bus #1 in Viva Purple. Clean and safe. Fully furnished, laundry on premises. Ideal for students and working individuals. Please contact Aurora at 647-234-1896.

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LAKEFRONT 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE (sleeps 6)

Availabity at DISCOUNTED RATES for the months of MAY, JUNE, SEPT & OCT. (SUMMER sold out). This pet friendly cottage is situated in Haliburton Highlands, with 4 piece bath, living/dining area, well equipped kitchen and attached screened-in Muskoka room. Well looked after grassy grounds on a gentle slope down to a 300 sq ft dock on a very peaceful NO MOTOR lake. Great swimming, fishing, with 1 canoe, 3 kayaks, a peddalo, lifevests, fire-pit and games. Please email patrick@nemms.ca for rates, full photos and details. 416.564.4511

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A-HANDYMAN- Kitchen & Bathroom renovations, plumbing, electrical, hardwood/ laminate flooring, granite countertops & more. Excellent quality. Reasonable price. 416-845-1556. MOE FIXIT Inc. Handyman. Emergency services. General repair/ maintenance. Remodelling. Plumbing. Painting. Installation. Flooring. Drywall. Honey-Do List, etc. Call Moe 416-841-8607

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 ALL JUNK REMOVALBasements, yards, garages. General cleanups, lawn cutting, small moves, odd jobs. (905)832-9655 CERAMIC TILE Installations. Bathroom renovations. Backsplashes. Wall & Floor Tile. Expert Workmanship. Low Rates. Call Nino 647-233-3304 Patrick 647-272-7697 www.newstyletile.com

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THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 65 TIMES AVENUE IS THORNHILL’S NEIGHBOURHOOD GEM! Located just steps from Leslie and Highway 7 this area has great boutique shops, fantastic restaurants/bars, grocery stores a block away, and the TTC can connect you to the rest of Toronto all within minutes. The clean and bright apartments include new kitchen cabinets, new counter tops and new appliances(dishwasher, washer/dryer). Bathroom features all new fixtures and fresh tile throughout. Wonderfully maintained building in a great and cultural neighbourhood, utilities are included. Please email foresite@briarlanerentals.com or call Nancy at 905-709-7557 for more information and set up a showing.

Moving & Storage

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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 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING www.roomatatimepainting.com Mike 416 896 3025 25yrs exp. Insured/WSIB mike@roomatatimepainting.com Plumbing

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The Liberal | Thursday, March 17, 2016 |

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

Giuseppe Strazzeri a true community leader By Brea Bartholet

bbartholet@yrmg.com

community without a leader is just a random group. For some within Bradford West Gwillimbury, Giuseppe Strazzeri, more commonly known as “G”, was that kind of leader. It didn’t matter where he was or what he was doing, you could always find the friendly mortgage agent with a smile on his face. And that’s how many people will remember him, after his sudden passing on the morning of March 2, sending a wave of grief throughout BWG. A resident of Bradford for more than 14 years, Strazzeri quickly become involved in multiple groups and fundraisers. If you’re familiar with the Bradford Social Networking Association on Facebook, then it’s likely you had become familiar with Strazzeri’s upbeat demeanour and ongoing drive to connect local residents and businesses alike. From Tequila Friday’s at Don Cherry’s Sports Bar & Grill to the annual BSNA Baseball Tournament held every September, Strazzeri left a truly positive imprint on BWG. “This is a man who the town should never forget,” Carlos Costa wrote on a Facebook post. Costa is one of many close

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friends Strazzeri had made while working – and playing – within BWG. “A man full of life. He will be greatly missed by the town and many friends,” wrote another resident. Born in Sicily, Italy, Strazzeri moved to Canada in 1966 with his parents at the age of four. He moved around many times throughout his childhood, meeting many amazing people along the way.

‘It’s a proud moment when you help someone achieve their goals and dreams, especially when they thought it could never be done.’ But when he arrived in Bradford, he knew it was something special. During his first five years, he sat back and watched the flow of the community, eventually jumping on the chance to open a storefront business. In order to learn what BWG was all about, Strazzeri took the time to attend town meetings and begin building a large net-

work of clients, colleagues and friends. Eventually, he became involved with the Bradford Board of Trade, where he held many positions including executive director, vice-president of membership and vice-president of community relations and government affairs. In a profile written for the BBT, Strazzeri expressed his thoughts regarding linking people within the community. “It’s a proud moment when you help someone achieve their goals and dreams, especially when they thought it could never be done.” Strazzeri certainly helped many within BWG achieve their dreams. As days and weeks go by, now without the bright light of Strazzeri, friends continue to remember him by supporting one another, reminiscing about the times they spent with him and the kind of impact he made on BWG. “He changed my life and, in a way, I believe he saved it,” said Nicole Kim, who worked closely with Strazzeri on a number of projects through the BSNA. “I truly would not be the outgoing person I am today if he did not believe in me. He was my best friend, who never judged anyone. I will miss him.”

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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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Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share. Through your community newspaper and LifeNews.ca, we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share.

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HILLAR, George A. Suddenly at Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Beloved brother of Chris/Krysia, and Theresa. Loving uncle of Michelle, and her husband John, Kerri, and her partner Jace. Great uncle of Alyshia, and Christian. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.

The family of David James Corless invite you to join us as we celebrate Dave’s life with our warm memories, humorous stories and treasured moments in time. This Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Richmond Hill Royal Canadian Legion, 233 Centre St. E., 12:00 - 2:00 pm.

George had a passionate love for hunting, fishing, and carpentry.

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