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New Sports Hall of Fame inductees named All eyes have been on Pan Am athletes this summer, competing right here in the GTA, but it’s time to focus on the athletes and sports figures that are homegrown in Richmond Hill. Seven athletes and sports builders will be inducted into the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame next month: Nathalie Bendavid (rugby), Bob Emerson (figure skating), Michael Kyte and Doreen Kyte (5-pin bowling), Rene Fournier (hockey), Vanessa Ley (hockey), Ted Moritsugu (ringette) and Jean McCron (lawn bowling). “For almost two decades, Richmond Hill has been honouring those whose sports achievements have a lasting impact on the town,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “The Richmond Hill Sports

Hall of Fame recognizes the value of sport and the role it plays in building a vibrant community.” The Sports Hall of Fame currently has 32 inductees — including such big names as Olympic figure skater Elvis Stojko and NHL alumnus Bob Wall. There are also behind-the-scenes people who supported or trumpeted the achievements of local sports figures — from peewees to senior athletes — such as former longtime Liberal sports editor Fred Simpson, who died in May. Each of the inductees has contributed to the development and advancement of sports in Richmond Hill.

“Congratulations to the seven new inductees,” said Anthony Marcovitz, chairperson of the Sports Hall Fame Committee, announcing the new members. “We are proud of our athletes’ achievements and the tireless, behindthe-scenes efforts of sports builders who dedicate their time to organizing games and training schedules, coaching and more.” The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame was first established in 1997 in council chambers at the former town hall (10266 Yonge St.). Today, the Sports Hall of Fame is located inside Elgin Barrow Arena, which has a strong tie to local See CURRENT, page 9.

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have heard of no such thing,” said Menagakis, who is running in the new Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill riding.

The new Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill riding’s northern boundary is Wellington Street in Aurora, the western boundary is Bathurst Street and eastern boundary is Hwy. 404. The southern boundary runs east along Elgin Mills Road West, then dips down Shirley Drive to a portion of Major Mackenzie Drive East.

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Are Conservative candidates in the federal election campaign being muzzled? Some media reports are quoting party insiders who say candidates have been advised not to take part in all-candidate events or media interviews. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s leadership campaign is also facing criticism for late notice when he appears in local ridings. But Richmond Hill’s local Conservative candidates say there is little substance to the rumours that Tories are dodging the spotlight. Costas Menagakis and Michael Parsa both responded to The Liberal’s requests for interviews today and confirmed they will participate in next month’s all-candidate events for their ridings. Menegakis was most recently the Conservative MP in the Richmond Hill riding, but is now running in the new Aurora-Oak RidgesRichmond Hill riding. The Tories faced criticism in 2011 for skipping debates and avoiding media. Last week, a reporter with the Ottawa Citizen was rebuffed when he sought an interview with Joe Daniel, running in the new riding of Don Valley North.

‘NO INTERVIEWS’ Daniel’s campaign told the Citizen the Conservative MP for Don Valley East would not be doing any interviews until after ballots are counted — fueling speculation that Harper’s team is taking a tight-lipped approach again this election. But Richmond Hill’s Tory candidates said they feel free to speak with the media. “I was really surprised to see those muzzling stories. I

COSTAS MENEGAKIS: ‘Happy to speak to media any time.’ “I’m happy to speak to the media any time. It’s an important way to reach out to people… And I am grateful for the all-candidate event; it’s an opportunity to talk about my platform and say who I am.”

MICHAEL PARSA: ‘I have never been told not to participate.’ “I won’t speculate on rumours,” said Parsa, Richmond Hill riding PC candidate. “Speaking for myself, I have never been told not to participate or not to say this or that. “It’s democracy… the least we can do is offer ourselves forward to let people hear what we have to say.” Ray Pons, Parsa’s campaign manager, said some of the more “volatile” candi-

dates may have been advised to “stay away from the camera,” but Parsa has not. “‘Muzzle’ may be too strong a word,” Pons said. “There has been a certain amount of dissuasion from participating in debates. “To be honest, none of the parties are very comfortable with commentary from any candidate anywhere. One comment made in an emotional moment, maybe out of frustration, can make us all look like a bunch of misogynist or racist or biased or naïve or with a hidden agenda.” Parsa, running for office for the first time, has been given free reign, he said. “He loves debates and meet and greets.”

TALKING POINTS However, like most candidates, he has been given talking points and items to avoid saying, Pons said. Emails from his campaign office are sent to national headquarters for vetting first, but “ours have usually been sent back, within minutes”, with approval. Parsa said he views it as part of the job “I look at it as if we are a team and the leader, I view as a coach, giving us strategy. We all sign up for this as members of a political party that we’re running for.” As for the late notice from Harper’s campaign team, both Parsa and Menagakis point to “security issues”. “For the first time ever, we are facing — literally — terrorism at home. It has never been a campaign issue. The economy and leadership have been the primary talkto issues,” said Pons, “but for the first time, safety of Canadians, not just abroad, but here at home, have been real issues.”

The boundaries of the new Richmond Hill riding are Elgin Mills Road West, Shirley Drive and Major Mackenzie Drive East on the north; Bathurst on the west, Hwy. 404 on the east, and the southern boundary runs along hwys. 7 and 407 and includes a small slice of the municipality of Markham.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s campaign team has provided more advance notice of events. A press notice was sent out at 1 p.m. Aug. 25, for example, alerting media of an event in Newmarket the next morning.

SECURITY CONCERNS But there are added concerns when it is the prime minister, Pons said. “It’s purely for security reasons … to protect against those with less than honourable intent, who may plan and create a major disturbance. It may very well be more paranoid than they need to be, but it’s all about safety.” In fact, he added, “we are more frustrated than anyone.” Local campaign teams are also getting less than 24-hour notice, only learning of Harper’s visit to Markham this week at 6 a.m., just a few hours before his arrival. “I am confident it’s not a deliberate attempt to keep journalists in the dark.”

GOOD TO KNOW: An all-candidate event in the Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill riding will be held Thursday, Sept. 24 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School in Aurora. An all-candidate event for the Richmond Hill riding will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Langstaff Community Centre in Richmond Hill. Both are presented by the Aurora and Richmond Hill chambers of commerce, the Aurora Banner and Richmond Hill Liberal newspapers, and community partners.

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Upcoming Meetings Tuesday, September 8 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 9 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16 – Council – 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 21 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 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.

Public Notice NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION UNDER THE PLANNING ACT The Town of Richmond Hill has received the following applications under the Planning Act: ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILE: D02-15028 Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner 905-771-2412, andy.karaiskakis@richmondhill.ca A request from PRIMONT HOMES (BAYVIEW) INC. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lot 56, Concession 1, W.Y.S, Lot 14, Registered Plan 65M-2217 and municipally known as 0 19th Avenue and 5 Glen Meadow Lane. The application seeks to permit a residential development consisting of three (3) single detached dwellings and 173 block townhouses. The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that a “complete” development application has been received by the Town of Richmond Hill pursuant to the Planning Act. The application has 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 this application, 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 this application 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 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015

COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments A PUBLIC MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2015 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 has been received by the Town. ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILE: D02-15015 Phoebe Chow, Senior Planner - Subdivisions 905-747-6452, phoebe.chow@richmondhill.ca A request from PAUL PAGLIALUNGA and DENHAM CUSTOM DESIGN AND BUILD INC. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Lots 47, 48, 49, 17 and 18, Registered Plan 2539 and municipally known as 56 and 60 Wright Street and 51 Hall Street. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands from

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Public Notice “Residential Second Density (R2) Zone” to “Residential Multiple First Density - Special (RM1-S) Zone” under Zoning By-law No. 66-71, as amended, with site specific development standards to facilitate the construction of eight semi-detached dwelling units. ITEM 2 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILE: D02-15004 (Related File: D06-15013) Ferdi Toniolo, Planner II 905-771-2442, ferdi.toniolo@richmondhill.ca A request from GIL SCHOLYAR to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Lot 4 and Part of Lot 5, Plan 2404 and municipally known as 168 and 176 Elgin Mills Road West. The subject lands have a frontage of 74.89 metres (245.7 feet) on Elgin Mills Road West, a frontage of 37.42 metres (122.77 feet) on Cooperage Crescent and a lot area of 0.44 hectares (1.1 acres). The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would amend Zoning By-law No. 190-87, as amended, by rezoning the front portion facing Elgin Mills Road West from “Residential Single Family Eight (R8) Zone” to “Residential Multiple Family One (RM1) Zone” with site specific provisions in order to permit a residential development comprised of 20 condominium townhouse units accessed by a private lane. The retained lands at the rear having frontage on Cooperage Crescent will be subdivided into 2 single detached residential lots. 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 Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. Zoning By-law Amendment Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are passed or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notified of the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments, you must make a written request to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P4. Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act and the Town of Richmond Hill’s Procedure By-law, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Acting Clerk at the contact information provided below. Compliance with Provincial laws respecting Notice may result in you receiving duplicate notices. Detailed information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Regulatory Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor at 905-771-8910. The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings. Town of Richmond Hill Gloria T. Collier, Acting Clerk 225 East Beaver Creek Road Tel: 905-747-6363 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 Fax: 905-771-2502 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca DATED THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015

COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium A PUBLIC MEETING has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town. ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILES: D02-15028 & D03-09007 & D05-15001 Andy Karaiskakis, Senior Planner 905-771-2412, andy.karaiskakis@richmondhill.ca A request from PRIMONT HOMES (BAYVIEW) INC. to amend the Zoning By-law and for approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and a Draft Plan of Condominium (Common Element) for lands described as Part of Lot 56, Concession 1, W.Y.S, Lot 14, Registered Plan 65M-2217 and municipally known as 0 19th Avenue and 5 Glen Meadow Lane. The applications seek to permit a residential development comprised of three (3) single detached dwellings and 173 block townhouses. Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and/ or Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is passed or refused and/ or before the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium - Common Element is approved or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notified of the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and/or decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or the proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element, you must make a written request to the Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P4. Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act and the Town of Richmond Hill’s Procedure By-law, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Acting Clerk at the contact information provided below. Compliance with Provincial laws respecting Notice may result in you receiving duplicate notices. Detailed information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and proposed Draft Plan of Condominium – Common Element may be obtained by contacting the Planning & Regulatory Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor at 905-771-8910. The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings. Gloria T. Collier, Acting Clerk Town of Richmond Hill Tel: 905-747-6363 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: clerks@richmondhill.ca DATED THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015

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o all these people talking and texting on their cellphones as they drive make you feel inferior? That’s how I feel — like my life must be pretty ho-hum when I have nothing more important to do than navigate this big piece of metal down the road to my destination. Don’t I have an urgent phone call to make or text message to answer? “Affirmative Steve. Sell my $1M in Google stock as soon as market opens. thx. :) And about my Apple shares... “Wait, have a call. “Buckingham Palace? Certainly I have some thoughts on stopping the unauthorized photos of Prince George. Glad you reached out. Although isn’t he a little young to be smoking cigars, partying with princesses in his playpen? I’ll send a private message. “Wait, I have a call.... “Becky, I know you’re only 10, but if you don’t perform that emergency tracheotomy with a pen, the president is not going to survive. Be brave! I’ll send you an instructional video. Check your whatsapp.” No, unfortunately or fortunately, my life is not nearly as interesting as the life of every other driver around me, seems to be. I just put down my phone and drive my car to where I mean to go, and if I do ever need to make a very brief call, I do a hands-free thing that did not exactly cost very much to install, considering the alternative is breaking the law or, heaven forbid, crashing into something or someone because my attention has been divided between my phone and the road. Although where I tend to drive, incredibly, there are people all around me who have a phone either firmly held to their ear or, the one I find interesting, firmly held in front of their face as they drive along. Then, of course, there’s the car that is drifting over the line every few hundred metres, driver texting and driving their merry way along. Do you pull up beside the person with head pointed upward but

Bernie O’Neill eyes looking down, the light changes, and their car stays put? I’m not sure who they think they are fooling but, hey, it’s entertaining. All talented multi-taskers, these drivers speed up and weave in and out of traffic once they do put the phone down, and I don’t mind, because, of course, they are on their way to the emergency room to save the Pope or are headed to the Pentagon to advise U.S. generals about their response to an impending nuclear attack. Me, I’m just driving. This week, new fines came in to effect in Ontario that have hiked the penalty for people who are driving distractedly to $490. But considering it’s not unusual to be in a car and see the driver ahead of you, behind you and beside you on their cellphone, either talking or texting or, I guess, online, looking at funny cat videos, I wonder how much impact it will have. That’s a lot of cracking down for one crackdown. One solution might be to take people’s cars away, so they can ride transit while using the phone. Could be a boon for Viva or GO. Although perhaps if police confiscated their phones, that would get people’s attention, because that appears to be the one item they dearly love, in some cases it would appear, more than life itself. Officer: “Sir, I’m taking your phone to the police station.” Driver: “My phone? I’ll come with you!” I hope the crackdown works. In the meantime, as long as you drive under the assumption everyone else on the road is either inebriated or posting to Facebook, you will have taken a sufficient amount of caution.

Open letter to the community: The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill is organizing the 36th annual TV Auction for Dec. 5 and 6, 2015. This is the premier fundraising event in York Region and it has raised more than $2 million since it began in 1979. Donors to this event help to support local, non-profit and charitable organizations. For each donation you make, your generosity will be recognized on air and be repeated over the course of six to eight minutes. As a donor, your company will help the community and receive exceptional advertising value. Once your item is entered into our computer system, it and your company will also be advertised on our website as part of the catalogue. The sooner you donate, the sooner your ad goes online. The auction does more than just raise money. It also brings multiple charities into contact with each other so that they can work together and co-ordinate

their efforts. In addition, it supports Rotary initiatives such as tree planting on the Oak Ridges Moraine, business training and volunteerism for local youth, special projects, such as service dog training, and school, water and healthcare projects in the developing world. This auction on Rogers Television has a reach of approximately 250,000 homes and 500,000 people. The website, www.tvrotary. com, allows for online bidding and had more than 180,000 hits last year. People all over York Region organize parties where they watch the auction late into the night, bid on items and buy gifts for friends and family. Our committed viewership is an ideal audience for you to advertise your business. This year, we are offering a new opportunity to sponsor the auction, with the main sponsor receiving TV commercials on Rogers TV, produced by Rogers TV. If you are interested, we can send you a sponsorship package. In addition, if you donate items with a retail value over $1,000, you receive multiple special mentions during the broadcast.

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Gates open 9 am. Please leave ALL Pets at home.

Artisans, Exhibitors, and Crafts Main Stage Entertainment highlights: 12 noon - Opening Ceremonies with the TAYLOR MADE TRIO 2:30 p.m. - THE BAREBACK RIDERS (Country) 3:30 p.m. - YOUNG RUNNING (Canadian Vibe of Indie, Folk, & Roots) 4:45 p.m. - The Legendary BINDER TWINE QUEEN CONTEST! Around the Village: Freshwater Trade, Emily & Friends Fiddlers and Celtic Dancers, Pocket Syncapators Jazz Trio, Traditional Scottish Pipe Band, Rhythm City Drum Circle, Line-Dancing Flash Mob Children’s World: Featuring Tiger Paw Exotics and Petting Zoo, Circus Jonathan, Paddling Puppeteers, Art Activities, Story-Time, Face-Painting, and Games Young Pioneer’s Olde Tyme Activities: Log Sawing, Nail Driving, Stilt Walking, Seed Spitting, Hoops, Ring Toss, “One Vine Day” Purple, Yellow & Green Sampler Quilt Raffle: Come to the Booth and see Quilting Demos (10 am – noon) and be a Quilt Square Judge. Raffle Tickets 2$ each or 3 for 5$ Plus: Food Booths, Sarsaparilla, Beer Garden, Demonstrations, and more! Admission: ADULTS: $8 SENIORS/YOUTH: $6 CHILDREN (2 - 12 years): $3 Everyone in period costume: FREE Please leave ALL Pets at home.

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Organized 100% by volunteers. All net proceeds going to charitable organizations, community projects, and student scholarships. Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival – a community tradition since the late 1800s!

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Councillor David West (above, left) held a Ward 4 Family Barbecue Aug. 25 at Mill Pond Park, and among the young residents he spoke to were Joshua Greenspan, who drew a portrait of West, and his younger sister Abby. Belting out summertime music was the Flyball Governor band, made up of Randy Moore, Joe Coughlan and John Still. Residents enjoyed free food, face painting and other treats. For more photographs of the fun, go to yorkregion.com and click on ‘photo galleries’.

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Nathalie Bendavid: Born and raised in Richmond Hill, she is a talented rugby player, representing Team Ontario and Team Canada in international competitions around the world. She also carried the Pan Am flame in Richmond Hill. Rene Fournier: For 30 years, Fournier helped provide and develop hockey and officiating programs in town and helped mentor and develop a whole generation of officials.

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Ted Moritsugu: Throughout the 1980s, he was instrumental in the growth of the sport of ringette in Richmond Hill and the development of the Richmond Hill Ringette Association.

Michael and Doreen Kyte: Their combined accomplishments and dedication have been integral to the growth of 5 pin bowling in Richmond Hill. For 40 years, Mr. Kyte has coached numerous teams (including a 1981 provincial championship) and held numerous administrative positions. Mrs. Kyte began coaching in 1979 and since 1976 has been a key contributor to the York Simcoe 5 Pin Bowling Association in many different roles.

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Vanessa Ley: She is an elite hockey referee who has officiated at numerous provincial and national championships, including the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, considered the highest level of women’s hockey in the world.

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Portraits of Giving Exhibit comes to Richmond Hill The 6th annual Portraits of Giving Exhibit is setting up in Richmond Hill for the month of September — shining an artistic spotlight on those who give back to their community. The philanthropic exhibit was unveiled at an opening reception at Upper Canada Mall in May. Twelve outstanding York Region people who give back to their community and show good character were honoured by local mayors and MPPs, who presented certificates of congratulations. Guest speaker for the evening was Megan Thomas from York Region Character Community. All of the tick-

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Community Calendar Saturday, Sept. 5 Every Saturday until October, there’s a Charity Garage Sale to support mental health at 370 Maple Rd., in Richmond Hill, just south of 16th Avenue, presented by Mind, Body and Soul, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy gently used items and support employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities, on-the-job training, and free programs/ services. For pickup of donation items, call Dean Colford at 647-278-5873 or visit mindbodyandsoul.ca

Sunday, Sept. 6 Chabad of Thornhill Woods celebrates a Synagogue Grand Opening and Torah Scroll Dedication Sept. 6 at Chabad Russian Center of Thornhill Woods, 8808 Bathurst St, with children’s crafts and activities. Write letters of Torah at 11:30 a.m.; Torah parade at 12:30 p.m., ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. For more, call 905881-1919 or go to JewishTW.org

Monday, Sept. 7 The Grande Finale Labour Day Cruise of the Thornhill Cruisers is Labour Day, Sept 7,m 4 to 8 p.m. at the Canadian Tire Store parking lot, 250 Silver Linden Dr., Richmond Hill (just west of Bayview, off High Tech Road). Free admission to admire vintage and specialty vehicles; donation of paper goods for Hill House Hospice appreciated. For more, visit thornhillcruisers.com Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill, at Yonge and Carrville, is open Labour Day, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., visit hillcrestmall.ca Promenade Mall, at Promenade Circle, Bathurst and Centre, Thornhill is open Labour Day, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special, free activities include Zumba and yoga, arts and crafts for children, and a video game showdown. For more, go to promenade.ca

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Richmond Hill Senior Citizen’s Club 35 will have a members’ regular meet-

ing and barbecue luncheon Sept. 9 at noon at the M.L. McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., For details, call Grace at 905-770-1448.

Thursday, Sept. 10 Maven Bowling, a 10-pin league running Thursdays nights from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., starts fall season Sept. 10 at Newtonbrook Bowlerama, Yonge Street and Cummer Avenue in Toronto. 90 per cent of bowlers live in York Region; join this fun, social league with male and female bowlers, ranging from 30s to 50s. Call Ron Caine at 416-518-8333 (days) or 905-889-8333 (evenings) for details and to RSVP.

Friday, Sept. 11 Mosaic Home Care Services & Community Resource Centre presents Game Time Sept. 11 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in concourse level of Shops on Steeles at 404, 2900 Steeles Ave. E., Thornhill. Enjoy free afternoon of games, friends and fun, playing board games, Nintendo Wii, card games, or other brain activities. Game Time runs the second Friday of each month; call 905-597-7000 or visit www.mosaichomecare.com

Saturday, Sept. 12 All invited to free South Asian Music and Dance Festival, a fundraiser for Global Outreach Program, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Vishnu Mandir auditorium, 8640 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. Enjoy free entertainment; offer freewill donations. For details, call Janty at 905886-1724.

Richmond Hill honours Canadian hero Terry Fox and 35th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope with the unveiling of a Terry Fox Tribute Sept. 12 at Ransom Park, on Yonge Street just south of Cen-

tre Street East in Richmond Hill, starting at 2 p.m. All invited to official unveiling with mayor, councillors, Premier Kathleen Wynne, members of Fox family and artists, Radoslaw Kudlinski and Anna Passakas. Free celebration includes music, workshops, bubble dance party and free ice cream (while quantities last). For more, visit richmondhill.ca/TerryFox The women’s auxiliary to the Richmond Hill Legion, 233 Centre St. E., presents a Saturday night euchre Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. All invited; for details, call Betty at 905-884-5397. The York Region Arts Council (YRAC) presents a special screening of The Wizard of Oz at Rainbow Cinemas Elgin Mills, 10909 Yonge St, Richmond Hill Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.). Enjoy family-friendly film on big screen, plus popcorn, door prizes, and sing along to songs. Admission free; suggested donation $10 per person, with funds supporting YRAC, a registered charity. Reserve tickets at www.ozatrainbowcinemas. eventbrite.ca or by phone at 905-7263278. Tickets also available at door; donations accepted by cash, Visa etc. All invited to free Community Corn Roast at Richmond Hill Baptist Church, 50 Wright St., Richmond Hill Sept. 12 (rain date Sept. 13) from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy bouncey castle for children; ball hockey, volleyball and basketball. 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 Add your items to our online calenda at yorkregion.com/yorkregion-events/

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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Machine Operator, Full Time BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY • York Region Media Group is currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Machine Operator for our Alphaliner Insertion Equipment. This is a full-time position at our Aurora warehouse location. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Independently oversee general operation of machine and equipment to ensure production and performance of staff. • Properly manage products through material handling and ensure correct versions of flyers are used for insertion. • Address mechanical needs of machinery including maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment while maintaining good housekeeping practices. • Communicate production status reports to Senior Operator and log all service activity and production output. • Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to excel and make quality decisions in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail. • Ability to lift minimum 35 lbs and stand for an extend period of time with ease. • Capable of taking initiative and can work with minimal supervision in a team environment. • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and management. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a productive team. • Strong written and verbal communication and competent listener. • Comfortable working with Microsoft Work, Excel and Outlook. • Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately. • Open-minded with a willingness to be trained and developed into a Senior Operator. If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to dlong@yrmg.com by September 4, 2015. Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Pocket Feeder- Casual Part- Time (1 year contract) BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY

• York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a 1 year casual part-time Pocket Feeder position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 19 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Pocket Feeder is responsible for feeding flyers into pockets of the Alphaliner machine.

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If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to dlong@yrmg.com by September 10, 2015. Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be

ATTENTION

High Volume Import/Domestic shop is in need of Licensed Technicians to fill our expanding shop. Are you from out of town and considering relocating your family to a different community? Moving expense considerations for the right candidate. TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING. • A positive and safe work environment within a newer facility with newer tools and equipment. • A 6 acre facility where nothing is double parked. • Easy access to in town, County roads and the 401 for effective and efficient road testing. • Ongoing paid Manufacturer Technical Training • 100% dealer funded Pension Plan • Future growth opportunities with the addition of our VW store in 2016. • Premium flat rate wages with performance bonuses • Health benefits • Uniform program Contact - Bud Lauria - General Manager/Partner bud.lauria@lauria.ca 905-885-8154 or fax 905-885-7770 Only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview

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JOB TITLE: Machine Strapper- Casual Part- Time BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY

• York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a casual part-time Machine Strapper position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 19 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product.

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• Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

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• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, an asset • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation

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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 Are you passionate about Customer Service? Do you want to work for a world class organization? Do you want to earn a good salary? Then we want to see you! Post-secondary students welcome for part-time shift: 6:30pm to Midnight

JOB FAIR! Friday, Sept. 11th - noon to 5pm Saturday, Sept 12th - 10am to 2pm We require the following candidates:

Bilingual and Unilingual Customer Service Representatives Permanent Positions, Vaughan, ON (next to the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre) Full-time shifts include: -Tues to Sat: 10am to 6:30pm -Mon to Fri: 10am to 6:30pm with occasional Saturdays -Sun to Thurs: 10am to 6:30pm Part-time shifts available: 6:30pm to midnight - Post-Secondary students welcome! Bring your resume to our office located at 161 Four Valley Drive in Vaughan, on September 11th and 12th and you will be interviewed by one of our recruiters. Interviews will be a “first come, first serve” process. Requirements: • Preference will be given to Bilingual (French/English) candidates • Minimum 2 years Customer Service Experience • Call Centre experience an asset, but not a must • Professional attitude with excellent attendance record • Must have excellent computer skills (word, excel, lotus notes) • Excellent time management skills • Excellent communication and organizational skills and like working in a team environment • Flexible - Must be able to work shifts listed above We offer a competitive salary plus bonuses, full benefits and company paid RRSP plan. (Benefits apply to full-time only) If you have any questions, or would like to send your resume to us before Sept. 11th, please email your resume in confidence to the Human Resources Department at: hr@miele.ca For more information see our website: www.miele.ca (careers tab)

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Reporting to the Executive Director of The Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command, you will play a key role in the overall management of the operations of the Ontario Command office, in accordance with the plans, programs and policies approved by convention and the Provincial Executive Council and under the direction of the Ontario Command Officers. Experience Your senior administrative background has given you the experience in managing details relevant to committee meetings, agenda, scheduling and follow up action items; provide support to other members of the management team; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters. Experience working in a membership or client based environment is preferred. Familiarity with the Legion and its programs and/or programs for Veterans would be an asset. Skills Demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills, oral and written; excellent knowledge of Windows environment; high proficiency with various computer programs including Microsoft Office (intermediate level in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and PowerPoint); demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented; excellent organizational skills; proven ability to adapt and to work highly effectively in a multi-tasked environment under high pressure and with high volume of work; proven organizational and project management skills. Please forward your resume to the Executive Director at jobs@on.legion.ca by September 18, 2015. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Excavation and grading company looking for: AZ DRIVER

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DOZER OPERATOR

P/T Split shifts, Mon- Fri. Must be available for Sept. 8

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DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Maple Friendly general practice. Full Time Monday to Friday. Experience necessary. Fax resume to: 905-832-2113 or email: wjurczak1223@msn.com

Real Estate Appraisal Office requires

SUPPORT STAFF MLS experience an asset.

Email resume to: orders@saappraisals.ca

THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS HERE!

We require School Crossing Guards in Richmond Hill Immediately. •Rolling Hill Rd. & Jack Ashton Ave. •Rolling Hill Rd. & Richvalley Cres. •Strathearn Ave. & Boake Trail

Please call us today at: 905-737-1600

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

We are welcoming applicants for Summer operations from York Region and Scarborough POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Construction Crew Leaders & Members (2 yr Experience and min G Licence)

Landscape Maintenance Crew Leaders & Crew Members (2 yr Experience and min G Licence)

Please send resumes to GTAEJOBS@clintar.com or fax 416-291-6792

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERs (PSW) HOME SUPPORT WORKERs Apply online at: chats.on.ca/careers 905-713-3373 ext 6035 1-877-725-3208

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

DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes: Guaranteed 40 hour work week + overtime, paid travel, lodging, meal allowance, 4 week’s vacation/ excellent benefits package. Must be able to have extended stays away from home for three months at a time. Experience Needed: Valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes, commercial driving experience. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, FastTRACK Application.

CMM TECHNICIAN

Day opportunity available with Dortec Industries a division of Magna in Bradford. Candidate is accountable for the dimensional verification of all product and test fixtures. Must have 1-3 years automotive experience using PCDMIS. Submit resume to Franca.Desciscio@magna.com STAKEOUT Dining Room &

Lounge, in Stouffville, is looking for EXPERIENCED SOUS CHEIF, LINE COOK WAITERS & BARTENDERS (Minimum 5 years experience) DISHWASHERS & HOSTESES Apply in person: 5402 Main St., Stouffville or call 905-642-5557 email:roger@stakeoutdining.com

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION FOR SALES DEPARTMENT available at busy food company in Concord. Please send resume including salary expectations to:

usha@concordpremiummeats.com

Leslie & Hwy#7 area Permanent Part-time mature experienced OFFICE CLERK / RECEPTIONIST Must have QuickBooks, Excel, Word, administrative duties, invoicing and data entry experience. Send resume to: employmentrec.clerk@gmail.com

WAREHOUSE AND PRODUCTION

Location: Vaughan, Ontario. Job Duties: - Plastic parts cleaning - General System Maintenance - Part sanding - Part finishing - Part painting - General warehouse maintenance

Call: 905-738-1779, ex 111

N&R Construction requires a

PERMANENT WELDER

Carcone’s Auto Recycling is one of the largest and most progressive automotive recycling facilities & wheel refinishers in Ontario. We are growing and have available, positions in the following area:

SANDER AND PREPPER

(2 positions available) (Wheel Refinishing Dept.) Duties will require sanding and preparing wheels for the painting process (Labour Position) training available. Please reply in writing to: Carcone’s Auto Recycling 1030 Bloomington Rd., Aurora, Ontario L4G 3G8 or e-mail jobs@carcone.com fax 905-773-0482 or drop off your resume Attn: Oliver

in Richmond Hill. Operating manual & semi automatic welding equipment, etc. Repairing worn parts of metal products. 5 years experience. High school/ trade certificate required. $32/hour. Send resume to: nrwelder@gmail.com Hiring an HVAC Estimator Installation of split systems and working on air conditioning equipment. Provide warranty service on equipment & technical support to customers over the phone and repairs. 2-5 years experience with technical background. Fax resume to 905-707-8875

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Apartments for Rent

AURORADowntown Yonge St. 1 bedroom. Upper bright with heat. Appliances. No smoking. No pets. No parking. Immediate. $1050+ hydro. Call Ron 416-605-7457 UNIONVILLE- 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, near schools, laundry, parking. Non-smoking/ pets. $950+ 1/3 utilities. Immediately. Call Siraj Ahmad, Broker, Right At Home Realty Inc., Brokerage (416)725-4103.

BRIMLEY/ DENISON 1 bedroom basement. Near amenities. Parking. Available immediately. $725 No smoking (905)477-0648 or (647)402-4987 MARKHAM- APARTMENT building- 2 bedroom, balcony, laundry room, 1 indoor parking, elevator. Suits retired couple. No dogs. $1060. Available October 1st. 416-908-3765 ELGIN MILLS/ YONGE 1 Bachelor basement apartment, $650 inclusive. Available immediately. Also 1 bedroom basement apartment. Available September 1st. $950 inclusive. Separate entrance, close to transit/ amenities. Non-smoking/ pets. 905-508-2999

RICHMOND HILL. Walk to Yonge. Near Mill Pond. 3 bedroom apt w/gas fireplace, appliances, 1300sq.ft. 1 parking. $1385+ utilities. 416-371-2562 STOUFFVILLE2 bedroom apartment in building. $900+ hydro. Call Lili 905-716-4438 YONGE/ KING- 1 bedroom, 1500sq.ft., separate entrance. Walking distance to bus. No smoking/ pets. Parking, laundry. Available September 15th. $1150+. 289-809-0663

HWY 7/ Martingrove- 1 bedroom ground floor. Parking, close to transit. $900 inclusive. Non smoking/ pets. October 1st. 905-850-9920 HWY#7/ PINEVALLEY - 3 bedroom ground level basement, separate entrance, parking, shared laundry. Near #407 & #400. No smoking. No dogs. Immediately. References required. 416-706-1057

MAIN STREET Markham- 1 small bedroom apartment. $750+ hydro. No smoking/ pets. Available immediately. 905-294-5465 MAPLE 1 bedroom basement apt., private entrance. Parking. Appliances, laundry. Beside GO. Non-smoking/ pets. Utilities included. (905)832-3012; (416)720-8847 MARKHAM & Dennison- 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance & laundry. Close to everything. Non-smoking/pets. Available immediately. Please phone 905-201-8272

Apartments for Rent

Houses for Rent

MCCOWAN/ DENISON- Newly renovated 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, 1 parking, laundry. Non-smoking/pets. Near public transit. Available immediately. (905)940-2442

STOUFFVILLE CENTRALApartment. Great location. 3 bedroom. Second floor. 2 appliances. Special rate for senior. No smoking. No pets. References please. 905-640-0685

CLOSE TO Markham/ Stouffville3 bedroom house & large barn for rent. Available immediately. $1230+ utilities. 905-888-9214

STOUFFVILLE, MAIN Street Renovated 2 bedroom walk up, hardwood, new appliances, windows. Parking, $1250+ utilities. Walk to GO station. Available October 1st. 416-705-7065.

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

McCowan/ 16th Avenue- 1 bedroom bachelor, separate entrance basement. No pets, no smoking. Student or professional. Satellite TV. Parking. $500. 647-328-0867 Text or call after 7pm

AURORA (Leslie/ St. John’s Sdrd) Brand new 2 storey 4 bedroom house, double garage. Available September 15th. $2000 +utilities. 905-726-5965

YONGE/ GAMBLE area- 1 bedroom walkout basement. Includes laundry, internet, cable. Close to bus stop. No smoking. No pets. $1000 inclusive. 416-566-6352

WOODBRIDGE- (Islington/ Rutherford) Upper floor 3 bedroom bungalow. Good neighbourhood. Near school/ shopping. $1350+ utilities. Garage and parking. Tony 416-520-1190

BAYVIEW/ STEELES- Very large renovated basement room, self-contained. Quiet home. Utilities, laundry, parking included. No pets or smoking. $785. 905-889-7338.

AURORA HEIGHTS/ Yonge Main floor bungalow, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, laundry, parking, a/c, internet. Use of unfinished basement. Non-smoking/ pets. $1600+ utilities. Nov. 1. (416)712-6843

Condos for Rent

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

ISLINGTON/ HWY7, Facing ravine, 1000 sqt, spacious 2 bedroom condo. 5 appliances including ensuite laundry. Parking, non-smoking. Storage. Small pets allowed. $1500+. 647-990-4670.

HWY#7/ MCCOWAN Large room, TTC, shopping, laundry. Cable, internet. $540. utilities included. 1st/ last. No parking. Suit single professional. 647-722-2285.

YONGE/16TH AVE. Spacious 1 bedroom 5th floor condo. Newly painted, 5 appliances including in unit laundry. Indoor pool, sauna, workout room, tennis court, playground, security gate, storage and 1 parking included. Non-smoking/pets. $1400 per month. 647-400-3531.

UNIONVILLE - Kennedy Rd. & 16th Avenue. Room for rent in lovely newer home. Available immediately. Suitable for students or professional. Call 416-807-0465

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MARKHAM Woodbine Ave / Rodick Rd. 2 bedroom townhouse $1220.+ utilities Newly renovated. Family neighbourhood. Available immediately. 1-877-464-9675 ext. 72727 housingyorkrentals@york.ca

BUR OAK/ Ninth Line- 4 bedroom townhouse, 2 1/2 bath, bug kitchen, laundry, 1 parking. Non smoking/ pets. $1700 negotiable. Immediately. 905-201-2254, 647-406-0332

MARKHAM VILLAGE- quiet, large room, private bath, parking, laundry, tv, internet, fridge, non-smoking/ pets. Available immediately. $675 inclusive. 416-712-9024

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MARKHAM- Hwy #7/ McCowan Completely renovated 1 bedroom apartment. Immediate. $1250. 905-294-2045

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LAKEFRONT 3 BEDROOM PET FRIENDLY COTTAGE (sleeps 6) available for weekly or weekend rental from Sept. 7th through the end of Oct. at reduced Fall rates. 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 400 sq ft dock on a very peaceful NO MOTOR lake. Great swimming, fishing, with 1 canoe, 3 kayaks, a peddalo, life vests, firepit and games. Available now from Sept. 7th through Oct. at Fall rates. Please call Patrick 416-564-4511 or email patrick@nemms.ca for rates and full photos.

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CRAWFORD, Raymond (Ray) We regret to announce the passing of Ray on Saturday, August 30, 2015 in his 93rd year. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on August 17, 1923. Ray immigrated to Canada in April 1956, and unknowingly, a young woman named Cassell arrived from Cape Breton the same day. Cassell, became his loving and devoted wife for 53 years. Ray, son of the late Alice and Sam Crawford. Brother of Stan (Pam) Crawford, Phyllis (Alex) Grave, and predeceased by Eileen (Tommy) Gibson, Sylvia (Jim) Hunt, Maureen (Jim) Biller and Ivy (George) Dunbar. Dear uncle to Carol (Bill) Ferch-Johnston (Australia). Ray will be lovingly remembered by his in-laws Mary McInnis, Leona Richards, Eldon Lynk, Robert Lynk, nieces and nephews from England, Australia, United States and Canada. A special thank you to Mary McInnis, his special friend Sandra Pacitto, friend and neighbour Vito Disimone, for all their devotion and care over the last two years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 4A1. On-line tributes may be left at www.marshallfuneralhome.com PERRIN, Lance David Passed away on Friday August 28th, 2015 at the age of 62. Survived by his wife Karen, brothers Mark and Craig, daughters Stephanie and Kristen, son Elliott and grandchildren Ross, Madelaine and Kaili. Predeceased by his daughter Natalie, mother Phyllis and father Cecil. Always the life of the party, Lance’s wishes were that a party be held in his memory. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2015, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm for all friends and family to enjoy one last party with Lance and say their goodbyes. Please email lanceslastparty@yahoo.ca for details. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre in Lance’s memory.

NICOL, Doris Esther On September 1st, 2015 in Richmond Hill at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late James Nicol. Loving mother to Norma and a cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Predeceased by her children Joan Ellen and Robert James. Cremation has taken place. A service and Burial will be held in Winnipeg at a later date.

In Loving Memory of JASON BOODRAM September 2nd, 2008 No words we write can ever say How much we miss you every day As time goes by the loneliness grows, Hearts ache with sorrow, And secret tears flow. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And photos in a frame. No one knows our sorrow, No one sees us weep, The love we have for you Is in our hearts to keep. To spend one more day with you, Touch your face, talk a while Share your dreams, plans, Hear your laugh, See your smile. We’ve never stopped loving you, We know we never will. Deep inside our hearts There’s a place no one can fill. We love you and miss you, Our precious Jason. Love always, Mom, Dad and Alan

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