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THE GREAT ESCAPE It may have been all in fun, but Matthew Karanicolopoulos learns how to safely climb out an escape window with the help of volunteer Mike Hermanovsky at Saturday’s fire hall open house. October is fire prevention month, where fire officials share life-saving lessons with families. If you missed the fun, take heart. A new fire hall opens in Richmond Hill Oct. 20, with similar family activities. For story and more photographs, see page 3.

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An attempt to foster diversity in Richmond Hill and Markham has caused division, instead, among Chinese-Canadians. The two municipalities held ceremonies recently to recognize National Day of the People’s Republic of China. TRADE TRIP It was, said Richmond Hill Mayor TO CHINA Dave Barrow, a gesMayors head east next month ture of goodwill “in to drum up business/p. 14 recognition of a which45,000 Another flagpole needed?/ country of our residents call p. 6 their homeland”. Some ex-pats, however, say Canadian municipalities should not be involving themselves in international politics, or raising the flag for a Communist regime. Several residents with Chinese backgrounds sent letters to local, provincial and federal politicians expressing their concern and started a petition in an attempt to cancel ceremonies. “We must never forget this is the same party, the same people, who slaughtered thousands of students in Tiananmen Square and never said ‘I’m sorry, I did wrong’,” said Richmond Hill’s Zhuofu Li, who immigrated from that country 20 years ago. “The problem is, our politicians seem to forget who they’re dealing with. They want to turn See ‘NOTHING WRONG’, page 12.

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As York Region’s elementary teachers head to the polls for their strike vote tonight, classrooms, staff rooms and family rooms are increasingly divided over the prolonged school labour dispute. Unions aren’t just battling with the province, but teachers are clashing over whether or not to cancel extracurriculars and parents disagreeing on how to deal with the loss of school clubs and teams. Tonight’s vote for the region’s 4,800

elementary teachers will take place at Markham Fairgrounds, the first time in the federation’s history the entire region votes together. Local president David Clegg is predicting record-high support for a strike mandate in keeping with what’s occurring elsewhere in the province. Many teachers say they’re angry, not so much with the province’s wage freeze under Bill 115, but the loss of collective bargaining rights and the changes to sick day benefits.

Roxiane Alexander, a Richmond Hill resident and elementary teacher in Toronto, said the legislation “essentially stole teachers’ sick bank, which believe it or not we need because we get sick when parents send their children to school ill instead of keeping them home”. A strike mandate tonight doesn’t necessarily mean teachers will walk off the job. Bill 115 allows the education ministry to step in to prevent or stop a strike. But it See PRESSURE, page 8.

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Newest fire hall will soon open its doors

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Saturday’s fire prevention open house at the central hall attracted a lot of enthusiastic, rookie firefighters, including Raadin and Ronika Bagheri (above) earning their official fire helmets from fire prevention inspector Chris Milne. James Maciek (top photograph) has a blast talking on the firetruck walkie-talkie, while little brother Owen pretends to drive a shiny fire truck. The fire hose demonstration was popular with all ages, including Alyssa Tarquini (right) who gets some pointers from volunteer firefighter Andrew Boyce. Served up along with the fun, pancakes and barbecue treats were serious fire-safety lessons, such as the importance of having two ways out of your home.

Richmond Hill’s newest fire hall will mark its official opening Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., a perfect occasion to bring the whole family for fun and safety ideas. Enjoy a free barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., tours of the new fire hall, check out the town’s newest fire truck and learn about life-saving fire and emergency services. There will be a bouncy castle for the children, along with other fun activities. Fire station 8-6 is at 101 Gamble Rd., which runs between Bathurst and Yonge streets, north of Elgin Mills Road West. At 8,500 square feet, the newest of Richmond Hill’s fire stations is equipped with amenities for the firefighters, including training and exercise facilities, and can house two fire trucks.

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Off leash or on, dog owners now have two choices of off-leash dog parks in Richmond Hill, with the opening of a second dog play area inside Phyllis Rawlinson Park, at 19th Avenue and Leslie Street. For the official opening last Saturday, an obstacle course was set up, with owner Samantha Eisner (far left) and dog Foxy enjoying the fun, along with Linda Gardener (center photo) encouraging canine friends into a colourful tunnel. The fenced 1-hectare site features a separate small dog area, paths, parking and bathroom facilities for pet owners.

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The Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre is a one-stop source of resources, services and programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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Learn how to leverage the power of the internet to market your business or organization with Social Media guru Sofie Andreou, M.Eng, author of Leveraging the Power of the Internet. In this hands-on small group workshop, you will learn how to set up your Facebook business page. Date: Wednesday October 10, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $20 + H.S.T. Location: Richmond Hill Main Municipal Offices 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st Floor (Corner of Highway 7 and East Beaver Creek Road) Topics for the Seminar include, but are not limited to: • Setting up your Facebook page • Practice posting • Getting your website widgets * Growing your followers Registration is required and seating is limited. The registration deadline is Monday, October 8th by 4 p.m. * Please provide a minimum of 48 hours for cancellation notice. To register for the seminar or for more information, contact the Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre at ecdev@richmondhill.ca or 905-771-8800.

Waste Management nEXT yARD wASTE CoLLECTion iS oCTobER 15 Please put yard waste in reusable containers, brown paper bags, cardboard boxes or tied in bundles. Remember that yard waste in plastic bags will NOT be accepted. The maximum weight is 40 lbs. per item and bag limits do not apply to yard waste collection. Yard waste must be at the curb by 7 a.m. and may not be placed there at any time other than collection days. For more information, call Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800.

Community Information CommuniTy gRAnT pRogRAm - 2013 Applications for the 2013 Community Grants program are now available for associations or organizations that provide social and other services that benefit the Town of Richmond Hill and its residents. Applications are on the Town’s website www.richmondhill.ca or can be obtained by contacting the Corporate and Financial Services Department at (905) 771-2401, or in person, at the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road. Please note all applications must be returned in hard copy, mailed or delivered to 225 East Beaver Creek Road, P.O. Box 300, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 4Y5. Completed applications will be considered for a Community Grant if received on or before October 31, 2012. D.Dexter Director of Financial Services & Treasurer

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Public Notice noTiCE of THE pASSing of A Zoning by-LAw by THE CoRpoRATion of THE Town of RiCHmonD HiLL

Tuesday, October 9 – Council– 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 15 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m. Agendas for all meetings are available on the Town’s Website www.richmondhill.ca, under the Council section “Meetings and Agendas” tab. Council meetings will be held at the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st floor.

• Aquafit & Aerobic Instructors • School Crossing Guards • Lifeguard & Swimming Instructors For detailed information about these and other positions, including application instructions, deadlines and file numbers, please visit the Town’s Website at www.richmondhill.ca, or view the public bulletin board at any one of the Town’s community centres.

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Community Information RiCHmonD HiLL 10TH AnnuAL STuDio TouR AnD ART SALE 2012 The artists of the Richmond Hill 10th Annual Studio Tour and Art Sale are showcasing their works on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This years Tour features 44 outstanding and talented artists in 20 locations throughout Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill artisans will open the doors to their studios and homes, while others will be exhibiting in town venues or at local galleries. This is a great opportunity to meet them, watch demonstrations and purchase some exceptional artwork. The Studio Tour Brochure/Map is available on-line at RichmondHill.ca/ StudioTour or may be picked up at any Richmond Hill Community Centre, pool, arena or library. Admission is free to all venues. free Draw!

inQuiRiES REfER To Town fiLE no.: 92-12 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill passed by-law no. 92-12 on the 24th day of September, 2012 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 D02-12015. 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 Town Clerk of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 24th day of october, 2012. 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. 97-11 in the amount of $200.00 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, Planner II, Planning and Regulatory

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Take a break from raking the yard and join us for pumpkin pie and whipped cream with tea or coffee in the gardenview room. Date: Tuesday, October 9 Sittings: 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Location: The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre 19 Church Street North, Richmond Hill Cost: $7 (tax included) Reservations Recommended. Please call: 905-780-3802

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Public Notices Services Department, at 905-771-2412 or e-mail andy.karaiskakis@ richmondhill.ca. Contact can also be made by fax at 905-771-2404. DATED THiS 4TH DAy of oCTobER, 2012 Donna L. McLarty, Town Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: (905) 771-2529 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: (905) 771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca EXpLAnAToRy noTE To by-LAw no. 92-12 By-law No. 92-12 affects those lands described as Block 192, Registered Plan 65M-4147, known municipally as 370, 372, 380 and 386 Tower Hill Road, and located on the northeast corner of Bathurst Street and Tower Hill Road. Pursuant to By-law No. 235-97, as amended, of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, the subject lands are zoned “Neighbourhood Commercial (NC) Zone” which permits a wide range of commercial uses. By-law No. 92-12 amends the “Neighbourhood Commercial (NC) Zone” provisions of By-law No. 235-97, as amended, to add commercial school, indoor recreation and private club as additional permitted uses on the subject lands. All other provisions of By-law No. 235-97, as amended, not inconsistent with the provisions of By-law No. 92-12, shall continue to apply.

CounCiL pubLiC mEETingS

Tuesday, october 30, 2012 Concerning a proposed Zoning by-law Amendments A PUBLIC MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town. iTEm 1:

inQuiRiES REfER To Town fiLE no.: D02-10012 Shelly Cham, Planner I 905-747-6470, shelly.cham@richmondhill.ca A request from JuDy HAyAmi to amend the Zoning By-law for lands known as Lot 12, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 12003 and Part Lot 5, Plan 420, municipally known as 25 Centre Street West. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would permit medical office, and business and professional offices as additional permitted uses with appropriate development standards on the subject lands. iTEm 2:

inQuiRiES REfER To Town fiLE no.: D02-12008 Shelly Cham, Planner I 905-747-6470, shelly.cham@richmondhill.ca A request from JASnik gRoup inC. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands known as Lot 11, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 12003 and Lot 4, Plan 420, municipally known as 19 Centre Street West. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would permit business and professional offices as additional permitted uses with appropriate development standards on the subject lands. ANY PERSON may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record. IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The

Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the By-laws are passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the By-laws are passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Planning & Regulatory Services Department, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor (telephone: 905-771-8910). The Staff Reports will be available for pick-up at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Reports will also be available on the Town’s website www.richmondhill.ca/meetings. Donna L. McLarty, Town Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: (905) 771-2529 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: (905) 771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca DATED THiS 4TH DAy of oCTobER, 2012

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Tuesday, october 30, 2012 Concerning proposed Draft plans of Condominium – Common Element A PUBLIC MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town. iTEm 1:

inQuiRiES REfER To Town fiLE no.: D05-12005 Katie Pandey, Planner I 905-771-2470, katie.pandey@richmondhill.ca A request from p. CAmpAgnA inVESTmEnTS LimiTED for approval of a draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element, for lands described as Part of Lots 67 and 68, Concession 1, W.Y.S. and municipally known as 13301 Bathurst Street. The proposed draft Plan of Condominium Common Element - is comprised of a total 36 townhouse units on common element roads on the subject lands. The common element areas include the following components: internal driveway, 7 parking spaces, lighting, sidewalks, curbs, underground services (storm, sanitary, water), utilities (bell, hydro, cable, and gas), and fencing. iTEm 2:

inQuiRiES REfER To Town fiLE no.: D05-12002 Katie Pandey, Planner I 905-771-2470, katie.pandey@richmondhill.ca A request from bAif DEVELopmEnTS LimiTED for approval of a draft Plan of Condominium - Common Element, for lands described as Part of Lots 69 and 70, Concession 1, E.Y.S., and municipally known as 13715 Yonge Street. The proposed draft Plan of Condominium - Common Element - is comprised of a total of 134 single detached units on common element roads on the subject lands. The common element areas include the following components: road/ lanes, parkette, vista/lookout block, lighting, sidewalks, curbs, underground services (storm, sanitary, water), utilities (bell, hydro, cable, and gas), visitor parking and acoustic fencing. iTEm 3:

inQuiRiES REfER To Town fiLE no.: D05-12004 Katie Pandey, Planner I 905-771-2470, katie.pandey@richmondhill.ca

A request from 2148991 onTARio LTD., for approval of a draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element, for lands described as Lot 1

and Part of Lot 2, Plan M-807 and municipally known as 76 Rossini Drive.

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The proposed draft Plan of Condominium - Common Element - is comprised of a total of 40 townhouses and 8 semi-detached dwellings on common element roads on the subject lands. The common element areas include the following components: road/lanes, tot lot, 14 visitor parking spaces, lighting, sidewalks, curbs, underground services (storm, sanitary, water), utilities (bell, hydro, cable, and gas), and fencing. ANY PERSON may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed draft Plans of Condominium – Common Element. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/ faxed/e-mailed to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record. IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed draft Plans of Condominium – Common Element before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed draft Plans of Condominium – Common Element before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft Plans of Condominium – Common Element, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. IF YOU WISH to be notified of the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed draft Plans of Condominium – Common Element, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed draft Plans of Condominium – Common Element is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Planning & Regulatory Services Department (4th Floor), 225 East Beaver Creek Road (telephone: 905771-8910). The Staff Reports will be available for pick-up at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Reports will also be available on the Town’s website www.richmondhill.ca/meetings. Donna L. McLarty, Town Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: (905) 771-2529 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: (905) 771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca DATED THiS 4TH DAy of oCTobER, 2012

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TERRy foX SuRVEy The Town of Richmond Hill is looking to create a tribute for Terry Fox along the Yonge Street corridor to be unveiled to coincide with the 35th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, in 2015. We are now looking for feedback from the community about how best to create a tribute to Terry Fox and where it should be located. Go to RichmondHill.ca/Terry Fox to participate. The survey will be open until October 12, 2012.

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Town needs extra flagpole Flying ceremonial flags and proclaiming anniversary or awareness days, weeks or months is commonplace for many municipalities. The Town of Richmond Hill is requested to raise flags or banners by organizations as respected as the Canadian Cancer Society and United Way of York Region. Virtually every week, the town helps spread awareness and backs goodwill campaigns in the community. But flying the flag of China this past weekend seemingly has crossed the line of goodwill. A small campaign is gathering steam and a petition gathering signatures from those in town opposed to Richmond Hill taking down its flag and raising the flag of China last Saturday. It was no secret. The mayor invited councillors last week to participate in the ceremonial flag-raising and the town published a notice online and through media inviting citizens to join in and honour the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The town’s invitation noted Mayor Dave Barrow and council “acknowledge all of the rich cultures and ethnicities that characterize Richmond Hill”. Oppononents of the ceremonial flag

practice, who include Councillor Carmine Perrelli, say the town’s flag should not be taken down and replaced with that of any other country or group. A petition being circulated by a group of Richmond Hill residents of Chinese descent asks the town, and federal and provincial representatives, not to encourage or support the flying of flags of other nations, especially nations often viewed as repressive or having little regard for democracy. A similar petition is circulating in Markham, as that city raised the Chinese flag, too. Town councillors have a simple solution at hand, and it’s a solution used by York Region public schools, which saw objections from residents due to Canada’s Maple Leaf flag being pre-empted or dominated by other ceremonial flags. The solution is putting up an additional ceremonial flagpole. It is under consideration by town councillors and this week’s current flag flap shows a decision should be made sooner rather than later, as a way to resolve some of the opposition to ceremonial flag flying. In addition, a clear town policy pertaining to ceremonial flags is sorely needed to prevent bad feelings and controversies in future.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Don’t fly Communist flag Open letter to MP Costas Menegakis and MPP Reza Moridi: You have received an invitation to a flag-raising event to take down the flag of the Town of Richmond Hill and raise Communist China’s flag for three days starting Sept. 29. We learned this event is hosted by Mayor David Barrow under request from the Consul General of China. I want to bring to your attention the symbolic seriousness of flying a Communist flag in the land of freedom and democracy. I understand many residents in Richmond Hill are from China, but many came to Canada for freedom, not continued repression or political influence from the Communist government. Besides, the majority of Richmond Hill Chinese residents are from Hong Kong and the Hong Kong people are currently having their own fight to fend off the erosion on their freedom of speech, education, etc. I also know many Richmond Hill residents are from Iran. Do you think we will also fly the Iranian flag on their national holiday? I am also concerned about this situation because I heard through other media some Canadian politicians at even

the municipal levels are under the influence of foreign governments. A Globe and Mail article alleges the Chinese government is infiltrating Canadian political bodies subtly and that this influence extends to municipal and political bureaucrats and politicians and even a couple of unnamed cabinet ministers. We know these subtle tactics work, as we see some politicians withdrew their support for human rights groups after they are treated to a lavish trip to China, paid by the Chinese government. We don’t want to see any of this happen in Richmond Hill. I represent a group of Richmond Hill residents, employees and small business owners seeking your help to stop this flag-raising event.

JANET QI RICHMOND HILL

Don’t concentrate affordable housing in one place Providing affordable housing for those in need is very important in helping us create a caring, sustainable community in Richmond Hill. However, the proposed 10-storey, 225unit affordable housing and youth shelter proposal at Yonge Street and Crosby Avenue would result in 25 per cent of

all affordable housing in Richmond Hill being concentrated at that corner. I was disappointed to learn at the recent public meeting that proper public consultation was not undertaken prior to the decision to purchase the property and build. Mayor Dave Barrow, in a recent community meeting, made the pledge to revitalize the downtown area, but this affordable housing project will make that revitalization ever more challenging. Research has shown concentrating urban poverty in Canada appears to be increasing. Evidence to support the claim it is damaging health is mounting. Concentrating affordable housing, as in this proposal, increases the likelihood of “ghettoization” and further marginalizing residents — not what we want for residents living in poverty, seniors or disabled individuals. Neighbourhoods of high poverty concentration have been associated with high levels of unemployment, high school dropouts, teenage pregnancies, increased crime and drug use and decreased motivation to change one’s circumstances. Is this proposal an example of good or bad planning for our community and public health? A concentration of low-income housing is also a human rights issue. The

Ontario Human Rights Commission recognizes healthy communities need a mixture of rental and ownership opportunities, market, non-market and social housing. However, it also states a concentration of low-income housing can lead to neighbourhoods that are stigmatized, resulting in social exclusion and instability. Because of the association between concentrated urban poverty, health and human rights issues, this proposal should be a concern to residents, municipal planners, public health professionals, York regional council and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. At a recent public meeting, councillors suggested the Town of Richmond Hill has no ability to stop this proposal — even if the majority of residents oppose it. York Region has purchased the property and design started months ago. It appears there’s no stopping Richmond Hill’s newest project, let’s just hope it doesn’t become the “projects of Richmond Hill”. I call upon York Region to withdraw its application to the town and conduct a proper consultation with the community to ensure we have affordable housing that promotes the health and well-being of all Richmond Hill residents.

DOUG KUBE RICHMOND HILL

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Public Notice noTiCE of CompLETE AppLiCATion unDER THE pLAnning ACT

Holiday Service Schedule RichmondHill.ca • 905 771 8800

The Town of Richmond Hill has received the following applications under the Planning Act: iTEm 1:

inQuiRiES REfER To Town fiLE noS.: D01-12004 and D02-12018 Andy Karaiskakis, Planner II 905-771-2412, andy.karaiskakis@richmondhill.ca

A request from TRALEE DEVELopmEnT inC., to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for lands described as Blocks 19 & 20, Part of Blocks 16-18, inclusive, 21 & 26 and Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 65M-2838 and municipally known as 55 and 65 Oneida Crescent. The applications seek to permit increased heights and densities to facilitate the construction of a high density residential development comprised of 6 condominium apartment buildings on the subject lands.

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inQuiRiES REfER To Town fiLE noS.: D01-12010 & D02-12030 Andy Karaiskakis, Planner II 905-771-2412, andy.karaiskakis@richmondhill.ca

A request from bonDHiLL DEVELopmEnTS inC. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for lands described as Lot 74 and Part of Lots 75 and 76, Plan 136 and municipally known as 7 and 11 Bond Crescent. The applications seek to permit a medium density residential development comprised of a 4-storey apartment building containing 106 units. The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that “complete” development applications have been received by the Town of Richmond Hill pursuant to the Planning Act. The applications have been circulated to Town departments and external agencies for review and comment. A Council Public Meeting will be scheduled and held at a later date, with formal notice being provided pursuant to the statutory requirements of the Planning Act. If you wish to express your views with respect to these applications, please forward your comments in writing to the assigned Planner noted above. The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record. Additional information related to these applications is also available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during regular business days at the Town’s Planning & Regulatory Services Department, located at 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor (Telephone: 905-771-8910). DATED THiS 4TH DAy of oCTobER, 2012.

Community Information Dino TykES - pRESCHooL 3-5yRS For the aspiring paleontologist in your home. An interactive morning digging up dinosaur bones, circle time and crafts. Join us on this fun adventure in the world of dinosaurs! Parent participation is not required. Date: Time: Cost: Location:

Sunday, October 14, 21 & 28 10:30-11:30 a.m $25 Elgin West Community Centre, 11099 Bathurst Street, Richmond Hill Registration Code: 364680 Register for this programs through Touch Tone Registration at 905-771-7545, online at RichmondHill.ca or at any Town of Richmond Hill Community Centre. For more information on this program please contact the Heritage Centre at 905-780-3802.

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BULLETIN BOARD

Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 8, 2012 MUNICIPAL OFFICES 225 East Beaver Creek Road 905 771 8800, RichmondHill.ca

Richmond Hill’s Municipal Offices (225 East Beaver Creek Road) will be closed on Monday, October 8 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. If you would like to pay a water or tax bill, payments can be placed in the drop-off boxes 24 hours a day, seven days a week, just inside the lobby doors at the Municipal Offices or at the Operations Centre at 1200 Elgin Mills Road East. Please do not place cash payments in the boxes and remember to include your payment stub along with your payment. Alternatively, you can pay your bills at your bank branch, through your ATM or through your bank’s online banking service. Parking tickets can be paid online through paytickets.ca or at RichmondHill.ca.

RICHMOND HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES All branches

closed on Monday, October 8.

For more information please visit www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca or contact the library at 905 884 9288.

COMMUNITY CENTRES AND POOLS All Richmond Hill community centres and pools will be closed on Monday, October 8 except the Wave Pool. Wave Pool Schedule for Monday, October 8 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. .......................Adult Leisure Swim 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. .........................Leisure Swim 1 - 3 p.m. .............................................Wave Swim

WASTE COLLECTION CHANGES

There are no waste collection changes. Weekly yard waste collections begin Monday, October 15 and end Monday, November 26.

PUBLIC SKATING There is no public skating on Monday, October 8. For a list of public skating visit RichmondHill.ca/Skating or refer to the Community Recreation Guide.

EMERGENCY SERVICES To report emergency situations such as flooding, watermain breaks, blocked sewers, or downed trees please call the Operations Centre at 905 884 8013.

RECREATION PROGRAMS There are no recreational programs on Monday, October 8. For a list of regular recreational programs visit RichmondHill.ca/RecGuide or refer to the Community Recreation Guide.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

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sends a strong message to the province, Mr. Clegg said, and sets the stage for ramped-up protests by teachers. So far, that has been limited to demonstrations at Queen’s Park and sporadic withdrawal of extracurricular activities, but teachers are looking ahead to what’s next on the unions’ agenda. There is speculation that report cards may be the next target. Under the Education Act, the site supervisor, who may be the principal, is ultimately responsible for reporting students’ progress to parents, but the reporting job is usually taken on by teachers. “It’s done on their own time, and they can’t force you to report beyond the instructional day,” Ms Alexander said. Meanwhile, some teachers say there’s growing strife in school staff rooms as pressure grows to withhold volunteer work. Carla Silver is a Richmond Hill resident and music teacher who does not want to stop volunteering with her school’s bands, orchestra and volleyball team “because I have to live with myself”. Extracurricular activities are often the only way students can put music theory into practice, she said, but she and other teachers have felt pressure from union supporters to stop. Other teachers report staff room clashes over militant approaches. Ms Silver said her solution involved writing open letters to the premier, her MPP and the Minister of Education, as well as the media. She is not anti-union, she said, but doesn’t believe children should be used as bargaining chips.

“I’m not going fight their way, I’m going to fight my own way... It’s extremely disheartening. We teach anti-bullying and then we’re bullying each other. “My kids are great. I love them and I can’t feel good about myself if I don’t give it my best.“ At the same time, parents are struggling with how — or if — they should help. For teacher Ms Alexander, there’s no question they should step in. Parental backlash against the loss of extracurriculars is evidence of what she calls mollycoddling. “It just would really nice for the public to appreciate us instead of demanding more. We give you all-day kindergarten and after-school activities and at what point are you going to start parenting your own children? “God forbid they have to do something with their children after school!” Losing a school prom or baseball team is not victimizing students, she said, and it’s easily solvable. “Rent a space, organize something.” But Stephanie Rundle, a Stouffville parent volunteer who also feels unappreciated, said it’s not that easy. A volunteer at Summitview Public School who says she contributes 60 to 70 hours a week, Ms Rundle said parents have tried to fill the gap, but were told a teacher needed to be present. “The gymnasiums and music rooms are sitting empty and we paid for them as taxpayers... What’s the point of having all these instruments with no band, why big stages if no drama? We poured $35 million into Crothers (high school); they have five gyms, three work-out rooms and they could be sitting empty? You’re kidding me. So give us the resources then.”

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Countdown Queen treated like royalty at final Queen for a Day performance

Saving on energy as well as bills The quest to be eco-friendly takes a step forward as PowerStream’s Conservation Road Show comes to local retail stores to provide information on saving electricity. The road show will coincide with the fall 2012 “saveONenergy” discount coupon program, which will provide consumers with deals on a large range of energy efficient products. Consumers can learn about conservation while shopping at one of the host locations. For details on the PowerStream Conservation Road Show, contact the saveONenergy for Home line at 1-877-963-6900, ext. 25760. Locations and times are as follows: Lowes, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 200 McNaughton Rd., Maple, 100 Edgeley Blvd. Vaughan Home Depot, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 50 Red Maple Rd., Richmond Hill, 1706 Elgin Mills Rd., Richmond Hill, 50 Red Maple Rd., Richmond Hill — Jasmine Law

Elizabeth Carlisle of Richmond Hill is the Queen Countdown overall winner, to receive royal treatment at the final Queen for a Day: The Musical performance this Sunday. Nominated by her proud daughter Terra Carlisle, she will win tickets to the musical; dinner for two at the Crave Restaurant, plus Sheraton Parkway Hotel penthouse suite and limo to the show; a bracelet by Symphony Diamonds; monthly deliveries of designer cupcakes from Ginger’s Cupcakes and Desserts; spa and beauty treatments; plus $100 gift card for Hillcrest Mall.

In addition to being a supportive mother and backing numerous charities, Elizabeth Carlisle was nominated especially for her dedication to the breast cancer cause through the Kelly Shires Foundation. She has volunteered for the foundation’s Cancer Snow Run for five years, especially through the silent auction. The yearly snowmobile run raises funds for breast cancer patients across Canada who need help paying for items not covered under health plans, such as wigs, protheses, etc. “My mom is a member of the Red Hat Society and puts on events for approxi-

mately 200 red hatters once or twice a year at the Cardinal Golf Club in Newmarket,” said Terra in her contest nomination form. “Although the purpose of red hatting is basically for fun and friendship, my mom helps me raise money by donating raffle prizes for the red hat ladies at her events, then it is donated to the Kelly Shires charity.” Elizabeth and Terra Carlisle also organize a Breast Cancer Dinner Dance, with the fifth annual event to be held Nov. 3 at Fontana Gardens in Concord.

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Audiences are enjoying Richmond Hill’s Queen for a Day: The Musical, a highenergy, fun musical. Continuing at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts until Sunday, the North American premiere features Blythe Wilson in the key role of Claribel Anderson, a waitress who earns her one day of fame on a popular reality TV show. Ms Wilson has played Winifred Banks in a Broadway version of Mary Poppins and Baroness Schraeder in a Mirvish Sound of Music. She also had roles with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival for four seasons and spent three seasons with the Shaw Festival. Her clear voice and strong acting skills make her a joy to watch on stage. Although Alan Thicke as Jack Bailey, the TV show host, is the star performer of Queen for a Day: The Musical, other strong female performers almost challenged his audience popularity during Friday’s media night. Mr. Thicke, known to TV audiences as dad Jason Seaver for the seven seasons of Grow-

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‘Nothing wrong,’ says mayor of event From page 1.

their eyes blindly to it, and say let’s just do business, let’s just be friends. I’m not against China. How can you forget your heritage? But I draw the line on the current regime, which is Communist.” “We shouldn’t have this happening in a land of freedom and democracy. The councillors don’t know the meaning of the flag,” said Jane Pang, a resident of Markham, adding the flag’s large star, surrounded by smaller stars, signifies leadership of the Communist Party. The Chinese flag replaced Richmond Hill’s flag in a ceremony Saturday attended by the mayor, councillors and residents. It was taken down on Monday. A similar National Day flag ceremony took place in Markham Monday. Mayork Frank Scarpitti said yesterday the event was prompted by a request from the Federation of Chinese Canadians of Markham, not the Chinese consul general, and aims to recognize diversity, not endorse a political system. A petition organized by a group of residents, employees and business owners in both municipalities was sent to both mayors Sunday in an attempt to stop the flag-raisings. While many residents in Markham and Richmond Hill are from China, the petition said, “Many come here for freedom, not continued repression or political influence from the Communist government.” The petition, with 200 signatures, said a majority of Chinese residents are from Hong Kong and the Hong Kong people are currently in a fight to fend off erosion of rights. “We applaud your intention to recognize local Chinese Canadians who contribute to the vitality and prosperity of Canada. ...We are not against having trade relations with Chinese

businesses, but importing the corruption and repressive ideology and putting all Markham and Richmond Hill residents under the shadow of a totalitarian regime is just too much.” Richmond Hill’s mayor said he is not surprised at the controversy. “I am always aware that people left their homeland under different circumstances” — some as immigrants and some as refugees. “I don’t see that should prevent us from acknowledging the homeland of a significant number of residents. I don’t think acknowledging a country with a different type of government than we have is the issue.” Many came to Canada for its freedom and an ability to express their opinions, which is what they are doing in this situation, he said. “I don’t think we’ve done anything wrong as a municipality.” Mr. Barrow said the town is formalizing its flag-raising protocol. There are currently three poles at town hall for displaying the Canadian, Ontario and Richmond Hill flags. A new, separate flagpole would provide a more appropriate opportunity to display flags from other countries, he said, and a new process would involve flag-raising requests going before council in the same way proclamations do. Markham has a separate pole for community flag-raising events, in the past raising flags for Jamaica, India, Pakistan and Italy. Bryon Wilfert, a municipal councillor in Richmond Hill for 12 years, former president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and onetime Liberal MP, thinks the best approach is to just say no and believes the town should not fly flags from any other countries. A protocol is essential, he said, but municipalities should stick with flags representing local organizations rather than venture into the controversial realm of international politics.

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We want a piece of you, China. That’s the key message from the sales pitches of 13 Ontario mayors who met in Markham Tuesday to discuss that country’s economic impact during what was billed the Mayors’ Forum on China. Even if you don’t like what you see, working up an appetite for China is better than saying you are not interested, Canada China Business Council executive director Sarah Kutulakos said. The organization hosted the event at the Hilton Suites in Markham. “Even if you don’t want to do business with China, you need to have a China strategy,” she

said. “It’s in your value chain, even if you proactively try not to do business with China.” Six York municipalities had representatives at the forum, including Georgina Mayor Robert Grossi, Aurora Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow, Vaughan Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco and WhitchurchStouffville Mayor Wayne Emmerson. Other mayors in attendance included those from Barrie, Chatham-Kent, London, Niagara Falls, Parry Sound, Pickering and Waterloo. Developable greenfield, the largest vacant employment lands in the GTA, a future downtown at Jane Street and Hwy. 7, York University and its location as an economic gateway are some of the attributes Vaughan has to attract

Chinese investments, Ms Yeung Racco said. However, London Mayor Joe Fontana argued southwestern Ontario has the same or more to offer. Markham’s diversity, pro-business environment and past years of zero tax increase are some of the traits Chinese investors would find attractive, Ms Moretti said. “We live, work and play in Markham. That’s our motto,” she said. “Traffic is a way of life, communities that don’t have it, you don’t know what you are missing.” Markham’s relationship with China didn’t happen overnight, she said. “It evolved over 20 years,” she said. “Person-

ally, I think the pie in China is so big, we can each get a large piece, not a small piece.” Before digging in, people should make an effort to understand Chinese culture and customs and learn Mandarin, Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said. Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran has gone further, though she doesn’t speak the language. She is the first Canadian mayor to have an account on Sina Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter, where she’s popularly dubbed “Auntie Mayor”. “It’s wonderful,” Ms Halloran said. “Who would have heard of Waterloo in China? But now they have.”

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Mayors meet to vye for piece of China trade pie

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GTA mayors, including Aurora Mayor Geoffrey Dawe (from left), Barrie’s Jeff Lehman, Chatham Kent’s Randy Hope, Georgina Mayor Robert Grossi, London’s Joe Fontana, Markham Councillor Carolina Moretti, Niagara Falls Mayor James Diodati, CCBC executive director Sarah Kutulakos, Parry Sound Mayor Jamie McCarvey, Pickering’s Dave Ryan, Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow and Vaughan Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco were part of the Mayors Forum on China.

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Get tickets for W Project event The W Project event, celebrating women and safer, healthier communities, takes place Friday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Presented by the Women’s Centre of York Region, it explores the potential to make positive changes and showcases three unique and formidable women who have changed their own paths and altered the lives of others. Photojournalist Paola Gianturco will share her stories and photographs of women around the world helping one another tackle social and economic challenges. A 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year and chief executive officer of the 7 Virtues Beauty Inc., Barb Stegemann will sharesher story about how perfume can transform lives. Three-time Canadian Olympian Sami-Jo Small will explain how “in life, you don’t always get to choose the role you play, but

Canadian Olympian Sami-Jo Small (left) is one of the impressive women participating in The W Project Oct. 19, emceed by TV host Jennifer Ettinger. you do get to choose how you play it”. Author and TV host Jennifer Ettinger of Fit Your Style will emcee the event. Tickets are $55; visit rhcentre.ca or call 905-7878811. For more on the work of the Women’s Centre and the W Project, visit thewproject.ca

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Christian Reformed Church in Richmond Hill will offer another Rainbows support program this fall for children who have suffered trauma due to death, separation or divorce. An information night about Rainbows will be held Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 45 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill. Sessions will run at the church every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting Oct. 18. For more details, call the church office at 905-884-5683 or co-ordinator Maria Gittins at 905-841-7068.

Large multi-family garage sale to raise funds for the non-profit German Mills Co-op Nursery School will be held Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the school yard at 80 German Mills Road, off of Simonston Blvd., Thornhill. Lots of children’s items, furniture, kitchenware, clothing and more. Also a silent auction, bake sale and gourmet coffee served at 80 German Mills Road. All proceeds to nursery school; visit www.gmcns. org for details.

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SUNDAY, OCT. 7 Join PJ Library and the Schwartz Reisman Centre to celebrate Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival, Oct. 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with Monsters in the Sukkah, Pizza in the Hut in the brand new sukkah at the Centre, 9600 Bathurst St., Thornhill. Cost for SRC members $5; non-members: $7.50 (includes 1 slice kosher cheese pizza, chips and drink). Register at srcentre.ca; non-members may call 905-3031821 ext. 3017. Enjoy a Simchat Torah celebration Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Kol Ami 36 Atkinson Ave., Thornhill, with dancing, food and a DJ. For details, visit templekolami.ca

TUESDAY, OCT. 9 Have you been laid off or fear a layoff soon? Do you feel stuck in your current career? Want to be proactive and make a plan for your life? Human performance specialist Karin Lindner can provide you with tools to have a happier, more fulfilling career through a free workshop Oct. 9 from 6 - 8:45 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St., at Major Mackenzie and Yonge. Register at library or via e-mail at karin@karicosolutions.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10 Richmond Hill Senior Citizens’ Club 35 will have a members meeting Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, featuring presentation by the Easter Seals Foundation. All welcome; bring a friend.

FRIDAY, OCT. 12 Euchre Night will be hosted by the Richvale Lioness Club Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Langstaff Community Centre, 155 Red Maple (corner of Bantry), Richmond Hill. Admission $5; prizes

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SATURDAY, OCT. 13 Enjoy Family Fall Bazaar Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Loyal True Blue and Orange Centre, 11181 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, back entrance, in support of Hill House Hospice and L’Arche Daybreak. Enjoy pumpkin carving, face painting, music, bake sale. If you’d like to donate items for the bazaar, such as gently used Halloween costumes, Christmas decorations, household items and arts and crafts, drop them off at 189 Church St. S., Richmond Hill afternoons Oct. 4 and 6 between 1 and 3 p.m. York Region Media Group’s Celebration of the Arts 2012 will be held Oct. 13 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham, boasting the best performing talents among our youth. Tickets cost $38.96; call the box office at 905-305-7469 or call Debra Weller at 905-471-8690.

MONDAY, OCT. 15 Separation and Divorce Self-Help Group meets Mon, Oct. 15 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St., room C, Yonge and Major Mackenzie. Angel Freedman is group facilitator; for info, visit angelfreedman.com or call 905-780-8119.

TUESDAY, OCT. 16 Temple Har Zion’s daytime program committee presents Yehudit Shnier-Weisberg Oct. 16, speaking on Israel and Palestine: Hadrian’s Curse and the San Remo Conference. Bring your lunch at noon; program begins at 12:30 p.m.; coffee, tea and dessert provided. Cost for members: $3; community guests: $6. Temple Har Zion is at 7360 Bayview Ave., Thornhill. For details, call 905-889-2252. Lance Krasman Memorial Centre presents family drop-in night, third Tuesday of each month, Oct. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 10121 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, at Lorne Avenue, for family and friends of loved ones with mental health issues, wishing support and to share experiences. Light snacks and coffee/tea provided. For info, contact Wendy Reid, family support co-ordinator, at 905-780-0491 or wendy.reid@ krasmancentre.com The York Region Parrot Club meets Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Wilcox Community Centre in Oak Ridges, 81 Wildwood Ave. Guest speaker will be Kristi Flemming, who will talk about foraging habits of captive birds, including tips and demonstrations. All are welcome to attend; for details, call Linda at 905-884-1773.

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Find out more about Emerald Ash Borer A public information centre concerning the Emerald Ash Borer will be set up at Hillcrest Mall Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m., in front of The Bay home store. The ash borer is a nonnative, invasive insect that attacks and kills ash trees. While it poses no health risk to humans or pets, ash trees of all species and sizes (with the exception of Mountain Ash) are susceptible to attack. The ash borer has been found in Richmond Hill and is attacking ash trees on public and private properties. Homeowners can find out more about this invasive pest and what can be done about ash trees on their property by attending this session. For more information about the Emerald Ash Borer and the public information centre visit, www.richmondhill.ca

Help plant trees in Oak Ridges Two fall community tree plantings will be held at Russell Tilt Park, Satur-

day, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 21, both from 10 a.m. to noon. In partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, Evergreen invites residents to enhance the Oak Ridges park by planting native trees and shrubs. Celebrate nature with fellow community members and help make your local park a healthier place. The planting event will take place rain or shine. Gloves, tools, drinking water and snacks will be provided. Please wear weatherappropriate clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a reusable water bottle. Meet on the north side of Regatta Avenue, adjacent to 58 Regatta Ave., where an Evergreen representative will greet you. If required, parking is available in the parking lot east of the park. To sign up or obtain information, contact Mildred Ho, stewardship co-ordinator in the GTA at mho@evergreen.ca or 416-596-1495 ext. 303. For other environmental events and activities this fall, visit www. oakridgesfriendsoftheenvironment.ca

Candidate invites all to corn roast Stouffville resident and pharmacist Farid Wassef was acclaimed as the PC candidate for the provincialOak Ridges-Markham riding last week. It’s the second time Mr. Wassef is taking aim at the riding, having run in last year’s provincial election, and he said he is starting his campaign now. He wants to know what riding residents take issue with, which is why he is hosting his first free community barbecue this Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Altmann Farmers’ Market, 11703 Hwy. 48, just south of Hoover Park Drive in Stouffville. “I want to hear from people, what are their issues, what are their concerns, what are they angry about,” he said. - Sandra Bolan

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Harray Harakh, president of the Guyana Burn and Health Care Charitable Foundation based in Richmond Hill (left), happily accepts the donation of two ambulances from Regional Chairperson Bill Fisch. With them are His Excellency Harry Naubatt from the Guyana High Commission and Richmond Hill Regional Councillor Vito Spatafora, who was instumental in helping to arrange for the donation. The ambulances, decomissioned this year by York Region EMS, should arrive in Guyana in November and will replace retrofitted mini buses with seats removed, used as ambulances in the developing country. Mr. Harakh said the retired ambulances will ultimately help save lives and are greatly appreciated.

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Join Drs. Ian Shelton and Tuba Koktay for a series of illustrated talks, Evenings with the Astronomers, followed by lively discussions. All are welcome and no prior understanding of astronomy is assumed. Each evening starts at 7 p.m. at Langstaff Community Centre in Richmond Hill, 155 Red Maple Rd. The lectures start off Oct. 11 with Dance of the Planets, how the study of celestial cycles has revealed the true scale of the universe. The Origin of Everything will be the topic Oct. 18, offering the latest evidence about how our universe came to be and how it is evolving. The Oct. 25 lecture will

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Andrei Rogozine was pleased with his season-opening free skate at the Nebelhorn Trophy figure skating competition in Oberstdorf, Germany Friday. The 19-year-old Richmond Hill resident placed ninth in menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singles competition. Nobunari Oda of Japan won the gold medal, Konstantin Menshov of Russia was second and Keegan Messing of the U.S., third. Rogozine, the 2011 world junior champion, was seventh after the short progam. He had a great start to his long program landing two triple axels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was pretty happy with both my programs for the start of the season,â&#x20AC;? Rogozine said of his performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My long program is still not fully ready. I plan to add some difficulty to it, so it really is a work in progress right now.â&#x20AC;?

Meet at the Richvale Community Centre and Pool Oct. 19 through 21. The event, which is a sanctioned meet, attracts more than 300 competitors hailing from the Greater Toronto Area and from as far away as Windsor and Sarnia. The competition will be comprised of seven sessions which group the swimmers by ages and different events. Numerous local swimmers will be competing. The Richvale Community Centre and Pool is located at 160 Avenue Rd. For further information on the club, log on to: www.rhac.ca

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Bayview tennis players earn junior titles Two Bayview Secondary School students battled their way to first place in the York Region Athletic Association tennis tournament last week. The first stage of the tourney was held Sept. 24, where schools were split into four divisions. The winners of each division then moved on to the top four, playing at York Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rexall Centre Sept. 27. Alex Chong, a Grade 10 student at the Richmond Hill school, and Lena Voronel, a Grade 9 freshman, won every match to earn spots in the final four at York. After defeating his opponent from St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High by a score of 8-6 in the finals, Chong claimed the junior boys singles division title.

Voronel crushed her opponent from Dr. J.M. Denison (Newmarket) 8-2 to win the Junior Girls Singles division. Their coach, Mi-Rha Cho, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all really proud of Alex and Lena. These results are amazing. We loved the dedication shown by the whole team and our co-ordinators who helped organize it all.â&#x20AC;? Both are the first to accomplish such feats in their divisions in the past five years at Bayview. This follows the success of another pair of students from Bayview, who last year won the senior division and qualified for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) tennis tournament. - Howard Feng

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! Boy Michael & Jessica a s It’ Bryant wish to announce the birth of Colton William Bryant, a healthy baby boy weighing in at 8Lbs. 5 oz. at 1:38 p.m. on September 20th 2012 at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of Libby Stanek-Rupert Date of Death August 24, 2012 WE, the undersigned, propose to distribute the assets of the Estate of Libby Stanek-Rupert, late of the Town of Markham in the Regional Municipality of York, Retired Real Estate Developer and Broker, and will be responsible only for claims of which we have notice and which are received by us on or before the 4th day of November, 2012. DATED at Richmond Hill this 4th day of October, 2012. Elizabeth M. Valliant, Michael Stanek and Robert Holmes Blackburn, Estate Trustees, by their solicitor, Robert H. Blackburn, Q.C., 10800 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3E4 Memoriam

Memoriam

RILLI, Nadia

In loving memory of a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister and niece. Oct. 5, 1972 ~ Oct. 8, 1989 If roses grow in heaven, Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in dear Nadia's arms And tell her they are from us. Tell her how much we miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy We do it every day, But the ache within our hearts Will never fade away. Forever loved and sadly missed by your family.

BUCCI, Luigi

In loving memory of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. March 19, 1920 ~ October 7, 2008 Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear. "We miss you Dad" Lovingly remembered by your family.

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