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IT’S TERRy TIME

Robert Rawlins (foreground, left) and Julia Dawe lead participants, many wearing Terry Fox T-shirts, in warm- up exercises prior the start of the Mill Pond Terry Fox Run/Walk Sunday. The annual cancer fundraiser in honour of courageous Terry Fox was organized again this year by the Rotary club, one of two in Richmond Hill. See page 13 for more.

Unique iGrad program gives students hope

By KIM ZARZOUR

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To the teachers at Sabrina’s high school, she was just another student slacker, ducking out of class for a smoke or a toke.

What they didn’t know was the York Region teenager was carrying a heavy load in life, and school was the least of her concerns.

With pigtails, freckles and braces, the 17-yearold looks like a typical teen, but Sabrina is quick to tell you, she is not.

“My mother was very abusive; she was just crazy.”

Her siblings moved out at age 15 and 17 and when she reached 15, she left home, too.

With nothing but the clothes on her back and her school backpack, she survived on the streets, sleeping in shelters and on friends’ couches.

She tried to stay focused on school, but it was hard.

“The other kids were talking about getting new iPhones and I was thinking about where am I going to get food, where am I going to sleep.”

Sabrina managed to find a job and a group home, but it was a one-hour bus ride from her school and the days were long, from classroom to work and back to the group home, not returning until midnight each night.

Anxiety and panic attacks struck regularly.

At times, she said, the only way she could calm down enough to sit in class was by slipping out and getting high.

“Teachers think all teenagers are the same.

Normal. They didn’t get it.”

Today, Sabrina has found a teacher who does

get it and she has found direction and hope through iGrad, an innovative new program at 360Kids Youth Hub in Richmond Hill.

The Hub, located on Yonge Street at Crosby, offers shelter and support to vulnerable youth and this September, it welcomed a new program that helps young people continue their education. iGrad is an alternative-education program, presented through partnership between 360Kids, the York Region District School Board and the Region of York, that addresses the unique educational needs of youth who are atrisk or homeless. Courses are provided online, at students’ own pace, with help from a York public board teacher, Sarah Strachan.

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Do gender-based words affect our behaviour?

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t used to be so simple, back in the days of Dick and Jane primary school readers.

We learned grammar by memorizing basic rules. Dick was a ‘he’, Jane was a ‘she’, Spot was a dog and together they were … well, they.

Turns out, it wasn’t so simple after all. Those clear-cut rules didn’t fit everyone and today those who don’t fit are speaking out, sparking what could be a linguistic revolution.

The two-gender, binary world of male and female is shifting. We now have gender-neutral driver’s licences, gender-free washrooms, Toby’s Law enshrining transgender people’s rights in Ontario and Bill C-16 working to do the same across Canada. And increasingly, people are adopting a cornucopia of alternative pronouns to the traditional he and she.

“Gender is not black and white, but language is,” explained Chris Talbot, a female-to male transgender youth from Newmarket.

Talbot, 18, prefers to be called he.

He spoke with his guidance office in Grade 10 and soon his entire high school had switched references to he.

Today, Talbot is studying at Georgian College in Orillia, making use of gender-free washrooms on campus, readily accepted by his male roommates in his school dorm.

“People have been amazing about it, really. I’ve never had a bad experience, no bullying, no judging,” he said. “Maybe it’s because [trans issues] are all over social media, but it has been easier than I thought.”

Switching pronouns isn’t smooth for everyone, especially for those who don’t identify as male or female.

At 16, Beatrice Vandikas stumbled upon new pronouns being used by an online blogger: fae and faer.

‘THAT’S PERFECT, THAT’S ME’ “I’d been using they and them not realizing there was anything else. I was elated. I thought, Oh my gosh, that’s perfect! That’s me!”

Vandikas had been dating a trans man at the time, dealing with “nasty rumours” in a small-town community, and did not start using those pronouns right away. Now Vandikas is more comfortable using fae (for

GENDER IDENTITY A Metroland Special Report she/he) and faer (for her/his/him) — but also less upset when people don’t.

Language is constantly evolving, Vandikas said. “It shouldn’t be that difficult, but changes like that are really hard for people, especially when they’re older.”

Vandikas’ parents, for example, haven’t yet fully embraced the concept. Faer mother once asked faer to help her understand how fae would like her to talk about faer. Fae was encouraged, but faer mother’s use of the pronouns didn’t last — maybe, fae said, because it was such a foreign concept to the older generation, “so I just said to myself, she’s my mom, I’ll deal with it.”

Reading that sentence may have been challenging for even the most open-minded readers, but Vandikas, and others who hope the English language evolves, said it’s worth the trouble. Respecting others is more important than being grammatically correct.

Words hold power, Vandikas noted, especially when they feel wrong and especially when you have an identity disorder and rely on that perfect pronoun to understand who you are and find a sense of community.

“When people say gender pronouns are too confusing, what they are really saying is they don’t want to take the time to question their assumptions about gender,” said York University associate professor Sheila Cavanagh.

Gender is more complicated and nuanced than simple male and female, she said. “The importance of language, and gender pronoun usage, should not be underestimated.”

Increasingly, professors at York and other North American post-secondary schools ask students to indicate their preferred gender pronoun when they introduce themselves.

Some go further, allowing students to register their pronouns in

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“Gender is not black and white, but language is,” explains Chris Talbot, a female-to-male transgender youth. Talbot is studying at Georgian College in Orillia, making use of gender-free washrooms on campus. the university computer systems; professors are urged to include their pronouns in email signatures.

Alicia Lapointe, PhD candidate at Western University faculty of education, suggested it may be easier for youth, who tend to view gender and sexuality differently.

“They’re more fluid and open about it. By high school or postsecondary, it’s too late to unlearn any transphobia or homophobia.

Elementary students, in particular, are often bullied because of gender expression.”

Lapointe uses nametags that say “please use … pronouns,” and introduces herself with: “I’m Alicia and I use she, her, hers pronouns”.

Don’t assume

“I don’t think we lose anything by acknowledging our wide diversity, or celebrating it. Our society is only better if we celebrate everyone for who they are.”

“Maybe it’s just words, maybe it’s one small thing, but it’s acknowledgement that the world is a lot different from what we imagined it to be,” said Jen Gilbert, associate professor at York University’s faculty of education.

“We’re always inventing new ways to describe the world. Who knows what words we’ll invent to describe ourselves in the future?

Words describe the world and invent the world. And sometimes, we need to invent the world before it exists.”

“It’s a way to get people to see that you shouldn’t assume,” she said.

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Remember baby Storm? The Toronto baby took the world by storm in 2011 when her parents decided not to reveal her gender to the world for her first years of life.

Parents Kathy Witterick and David Stock wanted to let Storm decide what gender to identify with and, five years later, she is a she.

The couple also made a conscious choice to keep their kids out of public school, to avoid, in part, the school system’s segregation of sexes.

What happens when we erase gender divisions? Does going gender-free impact our behaviour?

The research is unclear.

Lynn Liben, a psychologist at Penn State, studied preschool classes to look at the effects of gender-coded language.

She found when teachers lined children up by gender and emphasized gender in speech, (“Good morning, boys and girls”), students showed an increase in genderstereotyped attitudes toward each other and their choice of toys.

On the other hand, researchers Kumiko Fukumura (University of Strathclyde, Scotland), Jukka Hyönä and Merete Scholfield (University of Turku, Finland), found no correlation between the pronoun system we use and our gender thinking. In the Finnish language, genders are not differentiated; “hän” refers equally to both females and males, and yet Finns do not think about the gender of people any differently than speakers of English, the researchers report.

Marco Fiola, chairperson of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Ryerson University, believes words can have an impact on our attitudes.

“Using our language in an inclusive and respectful way does not in itself make us inclusive or respectful,” he says, “but it is a step in the right direction.”

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Upcoming Meetings Monday, September 26 – Council – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 5 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 5 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 13 – Council – 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.

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NOtICe OF COmPLete aPPLICatIONS UNDeR tHe PLaNNING aCt The Town of Richmond Hill have received the following applications under the Planning act: Item 1 INQUIRIeS ReFeR tO tOWN FILe: D02-16019 Melissa Morgan, Planner I 905-771-2413, melissa.morgan@richmondhill.ca A request from RS2K LImIteD to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lot 28, Plan 202 and municipally known as 226 King Road. The application seeks to permit the rezoning of the subject lands to facilitate the future construction of a new three-storey dental/orthodontic office.

Item 2 INQUIRIeS ReFeR tO tOWN FILe: D02-16022 Melissa Morgan, Planner I 905-771-2413, melissa.morgan@richmondhill.ca A request from RaFFaeLe CeRUNDOLO to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Part of Lot 34, Plan M-807 and municipally known as 53-A Puccini Drive. The application seeks to permit future severances to create two (2) additional building lots on the subject lands.

Item 3 INQUIRIeS ReFeR tO tOWN FILe: D05-16008 Derek Lau, Planner II 905-771-2479, derek.lau@richmondhill.ca A request from tHe OaK KNOLL ReaLtY CORPORatION for approval of a Draft Plan of Condominium - Common Element, for lands described as Block 2, Registered Plan 65M-4372 and municipally known as 0 Paradelle Drive. The application will serve to facilitate the construction of ninety-four (94) townhouses and fifty-five (55) single detached dwellings on the subject lands.

Item 4 INQUIRIeS ReFeR tO tOWN FILe: D02-16023 Katherine Faria, Planner I 905-771-5543, katherine.faria@richmondhill.ca A request from FONtaNa DeVeLOPmeNt LtD. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Block 92, Registered Plan 65M-2579 and municipally known as 420 Highway 7 East. The application seeks to permit additional uses and to establish a blended parking rate for the existing commercial plaza located on the subject lands.

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INQUIRIeS ReFeR tO tOWN FILe(S): D02-16020 (ReLateD FILe: D06-16058) Katherine Faria, Planner I 905-771-5543, katherine.faria@richmondhill.ca A request from 1730917 ONtaRIO INC. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands described as Block 21, Registered Plan 65M-3146 and municipally known as 11384 Yonge Street. The application seeks to permit additional uses and to facilitate the construction of a mezzanine addition and parking area expansion for an existing commercial development on the subject lands.

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 AM and 4:30 PM 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).

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Community Information ROAD WATCH COMMITTEE Richmond Hill is accepting applications to fill citizen and business representative vacancies on the Road Watch Committee.

Join this dedicated group of volunteers to help make the community’s roads safer by promoting awareness, increasing education and aiding in the enforcement of road safety.

Road Watch Committee The Road Watch Committee’s mandate is to work as a community-based Committee of appointed citizens and business representatives, with the assistance of the York Regional Police and staff from the Environmental & Infrastructure Services Department, to undertake various initiatives to help make Richmond Hill a safer place to work and live in respect of public highways and similar roadways.

As a Road Watch Committee member, you will be required to attend a Committee meeting once a month during evening hours and to volunteer to support Road Watch at various community events.

To be eligible you must be a Richmond Hill resident and/or a property owner, a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, and not employed by the Municipality or local board. Application forms are available through Richmond Hill’s Office of the Clerk and on the website, RichmondHill.ca.

The application deadline is Friday, October 14, 2016.

More information about the Committee’s mandate and meeting times is available on the website. For information about these citizen appointments, contact Gloria Collier, Deputy Clerk, at 905-747-6363 or gloria.collier@richmondhill.ca.

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Date: Saturday, October 1 Sittings: 1 and 2:30 p.m.

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We are currently looking for new sites to showcase and organizations interested in sponsoring this community event.

Information Session Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Location: Elgin West Community Centre, 11099 Bathurst Street, A.J. Clark Interpretive Centre Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

For more information and to RSVP to this meeting, please contact Maggie MacKenzie, Heritage Services Coordinator, at 905-737-1818, ext.

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hat a heartwarming outpouring of support for your local community paper and for me, as a journalist!

Since writing a column two weeks about my decision to take early retirement at the end of September, my phone has been ringing constantly, and my email and Facebook page have been filled with lovely comments.

Some readers have been insisting that I publish their thoughts and praise as letters to the editor.

While personally embarrassing, I do want to share some of the reaction, because it’s positive proof that even in these days of huge changes in the media industry, the community newspaper and its online presence do matter and are still very relevant and important.

From a local councillor: “The Liberal as a community paper punches above its weight in the community”.

From a member of a York Region Lyme support organization: “I am so grateful for all the support you and reporter Kim Zarzour have given in promoting Lyme disease awareness and advocacy in York Region. You are making a difference for Lyme patients.”

From a Richmond Hill Rotarian: “as editor and columnist you have handled everything with a high level of dignity and fairness and will be missed by many, many readers.” (Don’t worry, service clubs and community organizations should continue to reach out to reporters or send releases to newsroom@yrmg.com.)

From a reader: “your dedication to the truth and good journalism has been refreshing.”

From the Salvation Army: “over the years you have been such a help to The Salvation Army in running features in The Liberal to solicit interest and donations for many of our programs.”

I appreciate and value so many of the comments, but here’s one of my favourites from a reader that reflects what I believe a true community paper should be and do.

“It wasn’t until I retired that I came to the realization of how much this town of Richmond Hill

Marney Beck has meant to my family. If not for the journalistic reporting of yourself and others at The Liberal, I’m not sure I would have truly grasped what we have here. To that end I’ve become more involved in the community.”

And another favourite came from a lovely young woman who was a co-op student for just a few months in our newsroom.

“I congratulate you on a wonderful career that has helped shape and inspire so many in the community. Your passion and commitment for our local paper was unwavering, and provided great insight and depth into many of the events and issues that surrounded our community over the years. It’s incredibly tough for working moms out there, and I really appreciate the fact that you took the opportunity to address those issues in your column. I think a lot of working moms out there might find solace to know that they are not alone in the challenges of finding a worklife balance.”

Two final insightful comments, this one from a fellow Richmond Hill writer and author: “If it is true that a window to the world can be covered by a newspaper, you have been the eyes and ears of Richmond Hill for as long as I can remember. I have been reading The Liberal since 1976 and, boy, are my eyes tired! Yours must be, too, because editors are the world’s reader.”

Peering into the future, this from an Oak Ridges reader: “I’m confident that, due in a big way to your legacy, The Liberal will continue to be an important foundation for Richmond Hill and Oak Ridges.”

Finally, as a wise reader noted: “whatever you do, your heart always belongs to Richmond Hill.”

Very true; see you around town.

We are breaking ground and removing barriers while navigating a cultural shift that has been referred to as the new post-gender era.

In a relatively short time period, we have discovered the segregation of the sexes and the use of the pronouns he or she have been identified as obstacles as we welcome transgender people to our table of diversity.

The two-gender, binary world of male and female is shifting. We now have genderneutral driver’s licences, gender-free washrooms, Toby’s Law enshrining transgender people’s rights in Ontario and Bill C-16 working to do the same across Canada. And increasingly, people are adopting a cornucopia of alternative pronouns to the traditional he and she.

Like any cultural shift, we are learning through listening and reacting by altering our language and behaviours to reflect what we’ve discovered. In short, we are in the midst of a linguistic revolution that will impact many facets of our lives before it ends.

A recent Angus Reid survey had promising results. Nearly 80 per cent of those participating agree Canada should work to accommodate and protect transgender

people in society.

To better educate our readers, Metroland has embarked on a three-part series that starts this week and continues for the next two weeks to explore the linguistic and cultural implications of these changes. You will hear why the change is needed through the voices of those interviewed by reporter Kim Zarzour throughout her series.

Studies show 47 per cent of transgender people have either considered suicide, attempted suicide or self-harmed in the course of their lives, according to Sawyer Arnold, director of Trans Inclusion, PFLAGDurham.

“By referring to them by the incorrect gender, you increase the risk and add to the emotional distress,” Arnold said.

Proponents of gender-free washrooms cite safety concerns. Statistics show shockingly high levels of sexual abuse and assault against transgender people. For these people, simply choosing which washroom to use can be a daily dilemma.

Changes in language and attitude will help. These changes are organic and will take time to evolve.

Respect and decency should be foremost in our discussions.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Your generosity helped 86 families Open letter to community: Thank you so much for all of your kind and generous gifts of backpacks and school supplies which you brought to our Salvation Army office this summer so we could distribute it in a fair manner to all who needed the help.

We have been able to meet many of you and hear your stories of what you enjoy about helping others in need, whether it is grandmothers with an empty nest, or retired teachers who understand the times, or kids saving up their pocket money to buy a backpack for another kid, or a youth group having a collection of items in their church, or a group of work colleagues clubbing together.

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SEND A LETTER: Email letters to editor to newsroom@yrmg. com Richmond Hill and Vaughan, representing 86 families.

We gave out backpacks, school supplies, lunch snacks and back-to-school clothing. Also, quite a number of immigrant and refugee parents have been given supplies to attend English classes.

This was all because you came alongside to partner with us.

We greatly appreciate your involvement. May God richly bless you this fall season, each one of you, and early Thanksgiving wishes — we give thanks for all of you.

Mary Halbert Community & Family Services, The Salvation Army, Richmond Hill

What about status of men?

Re: What about gender parity on local councils?, column

by Marney Beck, July 21.

Why is it that gender equality is always advocating for only women?

Why is there no Minister of Status of Men? If one were to walk the halls of our elementary schools today, one would see a dearth of men in classrooms.

Where is the concern for the lack of a male influence in the education system of our youngest learners?

Equality has to mean equal access for all genders.

After all, in the words of our prime minister, it is 2016!

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MP Jowhari urges talks with Iran

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How do you solve a problem like Iran?

Through dialogue.

So says Richmond Hill’s MP Majid Jowhari, who has endorsed an e-petition organized by the Iranian Canadian Congress (ICC) urging Canada to re-establish relations with the Middle Eastern country.

The Liberal MP believes it’s the best way to make change and bring about peace.

The petition was organized on the four-year anniversary of Canada’s decision to cease all diplomatic relations with Iran, close its embassy in Tehran and expel all Iranian diplomats from Ottawa.

Jowhari said that was a mistake, which is why he has sponsored the ICC petition that calls for diplomatic relations with Iran to be re-established and embassies in both countries to be re-opened.

It’s an issue that is of importance to many of his constituents, he said.

LARGE NUMBER OF IRANIANS Richmond Hill has the highest percentage of people self-identifying as Iranian (9.4 per cent), more than any other municipality in the Toronto area, according to 2011 statistics.

Jowhari said the majority of Iranian-Canadians he has heard from support resumption of relations with their homeland.

ICC president Bijan Ahmadi said the suspension of diplomacy caused significant troubles for Iranian-Canadians (numbering about 300,000 nationwide) including difficulties with renewing passports and securing power of attorney. Many must travel to Washington, DC to acquire the documents, he said.

As well, without a Canadian embassy, relatives of Iranian-Canadians who want visitor visas can’t access them in Iran and have to go to Turkey or elsewhere, Ahmadi said.

“I have heard of numerous elderly relatives who can’t afford to travel to another country to get the visas.”

Canadians and dual citizens who travel to Iran are vulnerable without consular services to protect them, Ahmadi added.

The ICC, a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-religious organization, spent three months consulting with the community, experts and

activists, online and in person. The clear majority is troubled by the severing of ties and want them re-established, he said.

In the four years since diplomacy ended, Jowhari said, Canada’s concerns with Iran are no closer to a resolution.

“I believe we would have been able to address many issues in a different light if we had open dialogue, if we were sitting at the same table. At the end of the day, it is best for two sides to sit and talk,” said Jowhari, adding it will also allow for better appreciation of each other and points of view.

‘DOESN’T MEAN WE AGREE’ “Just because we are sitting at a table and talking to governments that we don’t agree with on all elements, does not mean we endorse, in any way shape or form, what is happening on the ground. At the table is how we can be a proactive influencer, to discover what is it that is driving the behaviour,” said Jowhari.

The petition, which currently has approximately 7,500 signatures, is one of many different methods the Canadian government is using for information gathering on the issue, Jowhari said. Other methods include focus groups, town halls, expert panels and electronic media.

“We are trying to gather evidence, based on feedback, to show how the public feels. What I hear from the people is the majority are interested in opening the embassy on some level.”

Jowhari and the ICC admit it remains a controversial topic. The Congress’ Facebook page shows vigorous debate among those who support the petition and those who do not.

“No to any relations with countries that foster and believe in terrorism and sharia law,” one commenter writes. “A country with one of the worst human rights conditions – I don’t think so,” says another.

Some commenters say they won’t support talks with Iran until that country respects human rights and frees political prisoners.

Canadian citizen Professor Homa Hoodfar and former Richmond Hill resident Saeed Malekpour are members of the Iranian Canadian community who are in prison in Iran.

“It’s very evident lack of diplomatic relations has limited Canada’s ability to directly engage with authorities to demand their release,” Ahmadi said.

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1. CAN I HAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER? Trevor walked into a bar, looked across the room, and saw a gorgeous woman. Trevor went over to her and asked her if she was alone. She was.

He introduced himself and just felt compelled to impress her.

What began to catch her attention was when he said that he was an only child, and therefore, heir to a massive fortune.

He told her about his father’s great wealth, his mansion, his ownership of so many companies, and two yachts in Bermuda that his father owned. He said, “My dad is 89, a widower and when he dies, it will all be mine!”

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2. FROM THE MOUTH OF BABES A few weeks after mom’s funeral, Ken and his sister Tess met a real estate agent to sell mom’s home. It had always been a warm place; and Tess’ 7 year old daughter, Madison, had spent a good part of her early years at Grandma’s house. It was Grandma, while she was still in good health, who had looked after Madison while Tess was working.

The agent listed the home but selling it was not easy. After a month or so had passed, the agent suggested lowering the price. Still there were no takers. Over the next several months the price was lowered again, and yet again. Finally, the agent called. There was a buyer! They all wanted to be at Grandma’s when the buyer came. The agent cautioned

them that it was not the usual thing to do, but they were insistent. Ken wanted to speak of the warmth of the place. Tess wanted to be there because she didn’t want Ken to be alone. And, Madison had to come because there was nobody to babysit for her.

The meeting with the buyer took place after the supper hour. It went well, but the agent wanted to get down to paperwork. He wasn’t pleased to have first Ken, then Tess, speak of all their happy years in the place. This wasn’t good for business.

But, there was no way the agent could signal to them to just shut up and let the buyer’s good mood lead to a signature on a page.

Meanwhile, little Madison heard her uncle say such nice things about Grandma’s place; and then she heard Mom follow up with more nice comments. She felt left out. Yet she was the one who had spent more time with Grandma than either of them. So, she just had to contribute something.

The little girl spoke up, and with smiles, Ken, Tess, the agent, and the buyer all stopped talking so the cute little one could put in her two cent’s worth.

“Grandma’s place was really good.

Especially when it rained really hard, because Grandma and I would play splash and I would put my boots on when all the water came into the basement!”

The buyer promptly left.

The Wills Lawyer

| The Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016

The Lighter Side of Wills

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Les Kotzer if Fred stopped drinking and joined Alcoholics Anonymous. There was no back up executor named, in the event that Fred failed to qualify.

Joe’s will left $10,000.00 to his “know-it-all” sister, thanking her for all her unending and unsolicited advice over the years. However, according to his will, his sister would not get her money from Joe’s estate unless she first placed a half page ad in the local newspaper thanking Joe for the money.

Joe’s will left his home to his daughter provided that she marry a professional man and only if the marriage took place after she turned 30. His will left his coin collection to the first grandson born to any of his children, provided that this first grandson is named Joe. His will left the rest of his estate to his son, but the executor would have to hold his gift in trust for his son until he graduated from medical school. If the son didn’t graduate from medical 3. RULING FROM THE school, then his son would not get his inheritance until he was 60.

GRAVE We get to hear very unusual situations that arise when people The lawyer who called us said he pass away. One of the strangest had never seen such effort to rule situations that came to our attention from the grave. He said that Joe when we received a call from a evidently wanted to stay on in this lawyer in another jurisdiction. world, and departing it didn’t seem He had read one of our previous to fit into Joe’s personal agenda. books and knew that we would be interested in hearing what he was If you wish to watch Barry and I reading experiencing, as he was attempting some stories from our books, you can visit www.thewillslawyers.com. If you to probate his client Joe’s estate.

What made his work so difficult wish to purchase the books, you were the unusual provisions can drop into our law firm Fish and contained in Joe’s will which he was Associates at 7951 Yonge (at Royal Orchard). You can also purchase being asked to probate.

Joe appointed his brother, Fred, hard copies of the books online or as executor. The problem with the download the digital version on the wording of the will was that Fred’s above noted website. You can also appointment would only be effective call us to order at 905.881.1500.

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Mill Pond Gallery Art Exhibition and Sale WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Mill Pond Gallery, 314 Mill St. CONTACT: Richmond Hill Group of Artists, rhgaexec@ gmail.com COST: Free This weekend, the Richmond Hill Group of Artists presents original artwork by seven of their members who form the Collective Minds Media Group. Sylva Sroujian, Arlene Koszorek, Margaret Buckworth, Lesley Block, Christine Chin-Fook, Tina Sanders

Community Calendar and Mary Espinosa create original, one-ofa-kind multimedia artwork. The Mill Pond Gallery is in the heart of Richmond Hill across from the beautiful Mill Pond Park.

Richmond Hill Book Launch: This Poem Is a House by Ken Sparling WHEN: 3 to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Public Library, 1 Atkinson St. CONTACT: Anete Ivsina, http://www.rhpl.richmondhill. on.ca, aivsina@rhpl.ca COST: Free Ken Sparling’s new novel in verse, This Poem Is a House, is a meditative and magical exploration of the ways we love.

Ken will read from the book alongside his editor Derek McCormack and the book’s illustrator Wenting Li. Join them as they share this enchanting story and attempt to answer the question: If love is a house, how do we arrange the furniture? Books available for purchase and author signing.

Richmond Hill Community Spaghetti Dinner WHEN: 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St. CONTACT: Colleen, RHspaghetti@yahoo.ca COST: $1 suggested donation Everyone is invited to join in a delicious spaghetti meal where neighbours can get to know each other without cost being a limiting factor. $1 suggested donation.

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The Past: Imagining Mozart’s Piano WHEN: 6:15 p.m. WHERE: Plaza Suite

- Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St CONTACT: Jessica Tse, www.yrcmusic.com, info@yrcmusic.com COST: Regular: $27, 21 & under: $21 The first in a 3-concert series, enjoy the music of the York Region Chamber Music.

Thornhill pianist Andrea Botticelli will perform the music of Mozart and Hummel on a rare historical fortepiano for one night only. Tickets at www.rhcentre.ca. Pianist is a graduate of Unionville High School’s Arts York program, University of Toronto, and the Glenn Gould School who has performed across Canada and abroad in England, France, Italy, Spain and the United States. She will play on a replica Classical Viennese Fortepiano c.1790, generously on loan from the U of T. Concert is supported by The Toronto Early Music Society and the Town of Richmond Hill Community and Cultural Grant.

Sunday, Sept. 25

Tastes of the Hill: A Multicultural Festival WHEN: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. CONTACT: 905-771-5513, http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage. asp?pageid=tastes_of_the_hill, events@ richmondhill.ca COST: Free Tastes of the Hill celebrates Richmond Hill’s diverse, multicultural community while supporting a worthy cause. Enjoy great variety of activities, including live entertainment and a showcase of culture, food, fashion, film, arts and crafts, sports and animals from around the world.

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Richmond Hill Senior Citizens’ Club 35 WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: M.L. McConaghy Centre, 10100 Yonge Street CONTACT: Ron Walmsley, 905-883-1267, rwalmsle@rogers.com COST: $5 Club 35 holds a Euchre Night Sept. 26, at the ML McConaghy Centre in Richmond Hill. Admission is $5 and includes prizes and refreshments.

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Free Tenant Law Information Session WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Richmond HIll, 9325 Yonge St. CONTACT: Silvana Fejzolli, 905-508-5018, mailbox@ clcyr.on.ca COST: Free

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Confidential Refugee Law Advice WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, 9325 Yonge St. CONTACT: Silvana Fejzolli, 905-508-5018, mailbox@clcyr.on.ca COST: Free Syrian refugees can obtain free, confidential legal advice provided by the Community Legal Clinic of York Region.

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Lunch and Learn WHEN: 12 to 2 p.m.

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Doris Leno celebrated her 102nd birthday with family in early September, including great-niece Carolyn Wyllie (left) and niece Phyllis Wyllie.

Leno has been a fixture in Richmond Hill, having lived here for almost 90 years.

She has been a member of the historical and horticultural societies, as well as a founding member of the Richmond Hill Curtain Club.

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The watermelon-eating contest tradition continues at the Tastes of the Hill festival.

The annual Food festival is set for this Sunday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. in Richmond Hill.

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Many also battle mental illness and a structured system with rigid timelines didn’t work for them, she said.

Launched this September, iGrad boasts 14 students from their teens to early 20s.

One of first students to sign up was Devonté Jarrett, a 21-year-old Richmond Hill student who left home three years ago.

Since starting class, he said he has developed an optimistic new outlook on life.

“Now I have the knowledge and hope that I can get it done. Before I was freaking out, where do I go, how do I afford it, would I ever be able to get into college or university?’”

Here, in this brand new classroom filled with computers attached to The Hub’s friend-filled living room, Jarrett is getting the one-on-one help he needs, and there’s none of the stigma he experienced in the special-ed program at his mainstream school.

“I’ve always had goals, but haven’t been able to stay on one track. Now I know what I need to do and how to do it.”

Every public high school in York Region offers an alternative education classroom in the school, says Todd Dungey, principal, Continuing

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Walk-a-thon helps fight lyme The G. Magnotta Foundation holds its inaugural walk-a-thon to raise awareness about Lyme disease in Canada Oct. 2.

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Laura Albanese, Ontario citizenship and immigration minister, welcomed students from newcomer families to Richmond Hill and York Region at a Saturday orientation event, telling them ‘we want to help you succeed’ in school. Energetic performers were also part of the welcoming presentations.

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The morning consisted of a series of informative and fun workshops, as well as discussions for both parents and students to help teach them more about the Ontario education system plus showcase community resources and services available to them in the community.

The focus of many of the sessions was common practices in York Region schools, graduation requirements, English as a Second Language supports and were conducted in English, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Arabic and Hindi.

Laura Albanese, Ontario citizenship and immigration minister, spoke at the event.

“You have showed courage leaving your homes,” she said. “It takes time to get orientated and get your feet on the ground, but we want to help you succeed because when you succeed, Ontario succeeds.”

She went on to explain that there is a lot to learn when you come to Canada, including navigating the education system. She admitted that her parents, who emigrated to Canada, always thought if they heard from her school, it was bad. But here in Ontario, that isn’t the case, as schools reach out to parents to encourage involvement in their children’s education.

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Denis Shapovalov made his playing debut for Canada’s men’s tennis team when it faced Chile at the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group playoff in Halifax, Sunday.

For the 17-year-old Richmond Hill resident and Junior Wimbledon champion, it turned out to be a memorable day on the court when he defeated Christian Garin 7-6(5), 6-4 to cap off a day that saw teammate Frank Dancevic defeat Gonzalo Lama 6-4, 6-4 earlier in the day to give Canada a sweep over Chile with a final score of 5-0.

Shaking off some nerves in the early going of his match, Shapovalov saved four break points in the first set before winning the tiebreaker.

In the second set, the junior world No. 10 was broken at 2-3, but rebounded immediately to

break back, and ultimately secured his first Davis Cup win in just 83 minutes.

“It’s incredible to win, it was a lot of pressure knowing I was going to play today,” an elated Shapovalov said in a Tennis Canada news release. “I hardly slept (Saturday). It’s a different match playing for your country, you’re representing your nation, so it was tough, but I think I controlled myself really well, and fought as hard as I could, and I’m happy I got the win.”

Shapovalov, who acted as a hitting partner for the team in the Davis Cup quarter-finals last year, is currently ranked No. 245 on the pro circuit.

In defeating Chile, Canada now turns its attention toward the 2017 Davis Cup competition. The draw for next year will determine Canada’s potential pathway to the title, starting with the first round from Feb. 3-5.

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“Every athlete takes pride in where they come from,” he said. “I’m looking forward to wearing the maple leaf with pride and to work with my teammates to show the world the best paddling that Canada has to offer.”

“It’s a whole new level of competing that I am excited for,” added Morawski.

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KING ROAD STORE 1700 King Road.

RUTHERFORD RD STORE

3300 Rutherford Rd, Vaughan, On ~ CASHIERS ~ BARISTAS ~ MEAT CLERKS ~ DELI CLERKS ~ COOKS ~ PREP COOKS Please send your resume to frances.gabriele@coppas.com

PT Dental Hygienist

www.localwork.ca

NATIONAL BRIDAL COMPANY seeking reliable and energetic people with a courteous phone manner to set appointments.

Part time, evenings and weekends.

Call Rose 905-761-8750 between 9am-5pm

PRODUCTION OPERATORS

Part-time days 5+ years experience Promenade Mall Thornhill Excellent bonus structure

Friday, September 23 11 am to 3 pm 7255 Warden Ave. (Monte Carlo) Woodbine Room

for 1 Saturday per month.

To join our team please forward your resume indicating the position apply for: kingdentalgroup2@gmail.com or contact Diana 905-833-6392

to join our winning team.

We are a well established dealership serving the community for over 40 years in the same location. Experience is an asset, or will train motivated candidates.

Must have good communication skills.

We offer: Salary+ competitive commission package, health & dental plan, ongoing training, friendly environment.

TELESALES AGENTS

GENERAL LABOURERS

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Highly Motivated Automotive Company WE ARE HIRING!

Permanent Full Time Location: 125 Corcoran Court (Greenlane & Harry Walker Pkwy) East Gwillimbury

Email: mctwinhills@aol.com or call (905)884-4441

JOB FAIR

Dental Assistant Level I or II

POST YOUR JOB ONLINE NOW

Please email your resume to gtaejobs@clintar.com

We are looking for 2 courteous and ambitious

NEW, USED AND LEASING SALESPEOPLE

Full-time Positions Available

for Mondays, Thursdays & 1 Sat./month

WITH YOUR LOCAL RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS!

York / Durham Region • Able to work on call, nights and week-ends during winter season • Summer regular day working hours • Service and repair small and large equipment in field and shop • Maintain an organized safe work area including shop, service trucks and tools Required Experience: • Welding • Small engine, lawn and garden equipment • Farm tractors and loaders Hourly wage based upon experience.

After 6 months Benefit Program available.

905-883-8300 x5100 416-798-3600 x5100

We are looking for friendly, outgoing and flexible part-time

CANDIDATE TODAY

Full Time Mechanic

As A Career?

CARRIERS NEEDED

Call 905-886-4187 or email

info@ctsassociates.com

Call 1-855-853-5613

FIND THE RIGHT

Cottages for Sale

Real Estate

AMONG FRIENDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE

is looking for: Registered Early Childhood Educators Program Staff Enhanced Funded Staff OCT Certified Teachers, Primary/ Junior Division Part time split shift Monday - Friday.

Please email resume to: amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com • • • •

Split Shift required for Vaughan child care agency. Experience with children 18 mo-12 yrs.

Email resume: Learningcentre123@outlook.com Only candidates considered for an Interview will be contacted.

Real Estate Misc./Services CANCEL YOUR Time share. No risk program.

Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help!

1-888-356-5248

Articles Wanted

Start at $15.76 / hour Also hiring: Millwrights / Robotic Technicians Tool and Die Makers Shippers / Receivers We offer competitive wages, benefits & more! How to apply: Email: ds_hr@multimatic.com

ANTIQUES WANTED Antique furniture, china, glass, sterling silver, Canadian & American coins, wooden decoys, pocket & wrist watches, Canadian Aboriginal artifacts.

Call toll free, 1-877-329-9901 uptowneantiques @bellnet.ca

Aurora Village Co-operative

Maintenance Worker

3 days a week. Must have strong electrical / plumbing / mechanical Skills. Salary commensurate with experience.

Deadline to submit resume September 27.

Email:auroravillage@rogers.com

Articles Under $100 INGLIS STOVE. Vintage.

Made in Canada. Great condition. Works perfectly. $100. o.b.o.

905-738-4962

FT Mechanic Apprentice

Req’d by long standing automotive repair shop in Richmond Hill. Clean driving record, G2 or higher lic req’d. Resume req’d.

Call Rick, 8am-5pm at 905-770-4504

Firewood

YOUR CAREER

Part-Time & Full-Time RECE’s, Assistants & CYW’s

$89,900.

WATERFRONT Island cottage. Lake Simcoe, Snake Island.

2 Bedrooms, woodstove, dock, boat/motor, compost toilet. 40 year lease $3300/year. Recent landscapting New roof, large deck.

No taxes.

416-543-4928

SEARCH

STARTS HERE

THE WOOD GUY FIREWOOD Quality, mixed, seasoned hardwood.

12” & 16” pick up or delivery. Call or text 905-955-5044

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Classifieds

Apartments, Condos 29 For Sale

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Classifieds

Gottarent.com Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • Toll Free Phone 1-800-263-6480 • Toll Free Fax 1-866-299-1499 Email classifieds@metroland.com • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613

Apartments for Rent

Apartments for Rent

AURORA VILLAGE CO-OP

4 bedroom townhouse $1436 plus utilities Common area wi-fi and cable incl.

Available November For info:(905)841-7125. www.auroravillagecoop.com

Apartments for Rent 2 BEDROOM basement apt, Major Mac and Newkirk Dr, near Go train. Available immediately. $1000. inclusive.

Shared laundry. 1 Parking. No pets/ no smoking. 416-432-1396

BRADFORD - 1 bedroom Bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. parking.

No smoking / no dogs. $925 + Utilities.

Immediate. Call 416-751-3368 AURORA: BATHURST/ Henderson. Renovated bachelor or main floor, parking, patio, woodlot. no smoking/ pets. $895. inclusive. Possible 1 bedroom also available. 905-503-2007 Ed. RICHMOND HILL, Elgin Mills/Yonge, one beautiful large bedroom, newly renovated, parking, laundry, cable, no smoking/pets.

Available Nov 1. $950/month all i n c l u s i v e 905-737-8824 1 BEDROOM plus den condo for rent. Bayview and Hightech area. available October 1. Laundry and parking on site. $1590/month + utilities. No pets. Call 416-890-8091 THORNHILL, BEAUTIFUL bedroom in the basement, very clean, furnished, laundry, appliances, a/c, cable, internet, parking, separate entrance. No smoking/pets. Suitable for student. Opportunity $825. 905-881-7780 1 BEDROOM, basement apartment, Newmarket (Summerhill). Spacious, newly renovated, separate laundry, close to transit/ amenities. Quiet, fireplace. No pets/ smoking. $1000+ 1/3 utilities.

416-843-0882 RICHMOND HILL/ Yonge and King Rd. Large basement apartment in private home.

Furnished, Cable , Internet, laundry, separate entrance, parking. No smoking/ pets. $1200.

416-816-1092 RICHMOND HILL Yonge/King side Rd, Available now, bright b a s e m e n t apartment 1 bedroom+2 parking, clean, no pets/smoking. References.

416-566-0063

Shared Accommodations

BASEMENT, 1 large bedroom + den, Young /Major McKenzie. Richmond Hill. Separate entrance, newly renovated, large living room, eat-in kitchen, parking, $900 inclusive. Call 905-884-7965 DOWNTOWN RICHMOND HILL - Beautiful two bedroom apartment available October 1st.

From $1,495 includes heat, water, 1 parking, c/air and 5 app.

905-224-3264

Accommodations Wanted APARTMENT WANTED. Impeccable references.

Landlord selling. Even home repairs, around $800. call Jim at 647-588-8174

Condos for Rent RICHMOND HILL, Yonge and High Tech Rd. Two Bedroom, one bath, 5 appliances, all utilities.

Cable, parking, storage.

Close to schools/ public transportation. $1775.

905-889-0338 SEEK WORKING female.

Richmond Hill/ Mill Pond, bright 2 bedroom apartment in private home. Lots of windows, separate entrance, extra storage space, eat-inkitchen, appliances including microwave. Large living room, oversize 4 piece bath, central air, central vac, parking. $700/mo. inclusive. 1st & last. Partially furnished. No pets. Available October 1 .

647-960-0052. oresi@rogers.com

Shared Accommodations

OLD RICHMOND Hill/ Yonge/ Centre Furnished bedrooms. Parking, cable, laundry, wifi. Steps/YRT. Females preferred. $440/ $550.

Available Immediately (905)737-5228

Domestic Help Available ABSOLUTELY BEST cleaning ladies available. Honest & hard working, insured/ bonded.

416-897-6782 www.maidforyou torontoltd.com

Domestic Help Wanted PART-TIME PERSONAL care assistant for young mildly disabled woman.

Duties: assist showering and exercising, light cleaning.

Must be available Wed and Sat. for 4 hours, late mornings. Must live in Richmond Hill and drive. Call Anita 905-884-7965 PART-TIME personal/domestic female assistant for a young mildly disabled woman. Call Lucy 905-884-7965

Legal Services DON’T LITIGATE...MEDIATE! Mediation/Alternate Dispute Resolution Services. Relationship, Divorce, Separation, Neighbour, Landlord/ Tenant, Stress and Employment matters. www.adrmediationnetwork.com or call 647-675-2222.

Save time/money not going to court!

Classifieds

Classifieds

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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Toll Free Phone 1-800-263-6480 • Toll Free Fax 1-866-299-1499 Email classifieds@metroland.com For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613

Garage Sales

Lifenews.ca

43rd Annual Fall Municipal

AUCTION For

To be held at: Region of DURHAM Oshawa/Whitby WORKS YARD

825 CONLIN Rd., WHITBY (East of Thickson Rd)

Sat. Sept. 24th 9:30 am

Welcome Maxwell Daniel Hare

4 - 2007 IHC 7600 TA Dump SanderPlows 2000 Sterling L8500 SA Dump Plows 2 - 2007 Dodge 3500 Crew Diesel Dumps 4 - 06/10 Dodge 2500 4x4 P/Ups 5 - 07/09 GMC/Chev 1500 Ext 4x4 P/Ups 6 - 07/09 Chev/GMC 1500 Ext P/Ups 5- 07 /09 Ford , GMC & Dakota P/Ups 6 - 06/08 Chev/GMC 25000/3500 Vans 2 - 07 Ford & GMC Cube Van 3 - 09/11 VOLT & Escape Hybrids 46’ Diesel/Elec Manlift * Equip trailer * Snow plow Garage & Turf Equipment * Truck Parts * Lathe Restaurant, Exercise Office & Electronics Equip * etc.

Two Auction Rings*Partial List ONLY!

No Buyers Premium!!!

COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE 66 Baif Blvd, Richmond Hill

(located on Weldrick, west of Yonge)

Lots of vendors. Rain/shine (if it’s raining, the sale is held indoors). 905-883-3662 Thornhill

~ BIG GARAGE SALE ~ Saturday, September 24 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

69 Whisperwood Road

Lots of goodies and tools.

(Thornhill Woods, Bathhurst/ Rutherford area) Richmond Hill

Multi Family Sale Sat., Sept. 24th, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

32 Rockport Crescent

(Bayview and Centre) 30T log splitter, bicycles, lanwmowers, books, tools, hardware, household, 4 HP shredder.

Richmond Hill

Garage Sale Sat. Sept 24, 8 am - 12 noon 37 Elmwood Ave.

Classifieds

Lifenews.ca

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Toll Free Phone 1-800-263-6480 • Toll Free Fax 1-866-299-1499 Email classifieds@metroland.com For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613

GILCHRIST, Randy Forever loved, never forgotten. ~Sadly missed by brothers Rodney and Darryl, mother Earlene, family and friends.

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

$100-$10,000

Garage Sale Sat., Sept. 24 ~ 9 am -1 pm 7780 Yonge St. Variety of goods.

Robert West Heritage House.

416-453-9091

Nannies/Live In/Out

Nannies/Live In/Out

PART-TIME LIVE-IN weekend-end care giver required from Friday night to Sunday night for senior in Richmond Hill. Call 416-457-8098

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Cash 4 Cars

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

VIEWING: Friday. Sept. 23rd, 2016 4 pm - 6 pm TERMS: $500. Deposit on Each Vehicle, or as announced

M. R. JUTZI & Co.

www.mrjutzi.ca (519) 648-2111 Mortgages/Loans

Mortgages/Loans

CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT HOME EQUITY LOANS FOR ANY PURPOSE!!

Bank turn downs, Tax or Mortgage Arrears, Self Employed, Bad Credit, Bankruptcy.

We are creative mortgage specialists!

No proof of income 1st, 2nd, & 3rd’s up to 85%

Borrow:

Pay:

$25,000...............$105.40/mth $55,000...............$237.11/mth $100,000............$474.21/mth $200,000............$948.42/mth

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

Plumbing SEMI-RETIRED MASTER PLUMBER. Experienced.

Courteous.

No job too small!

Licensed and insured.

Reasonable rates.

416-948-6536

Tree/Stump Service CERTIFIED ARBORIST. Specialized in cedar hedging, trimming/ pruning trees and shrubs.

647-297-8559

Based on 3% APR. OAC

(Major Mac & Young) Housewares, toys, children’s books, children’s bedding, CDs and more!

Thornhill

Auctions & Sales

Clarington, Whitechurch-Stouffville, Veridian & others

Born September 4, 2016 at 1:38 a.m. at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket, Ontario, to proud parents Yulia and Malcolm Hare. 9 pounds 14 ounces!

Saturday, Sept. 24th ~ 7:30am-1:30pm.

Auctions & Sales

REGION OF DURHAM

Richmond Hill

Content Sale Saturday, September 24 Starts at 8 a.m.

8 Barristers Court

(North of Steeles off Bayview) follow signs This large Thornhill sale is in an executive home packed with merchandise. The sale includes, living room, family room, dining room, den, kitchen and patio furniture.

Leather sofas and sectional, carpet, art, a full kitchen, linens, carpets, ladies and men’s clothing, sports and hockey equipment, chandelier, books, TV’s, stereo and electronics, ping- pong table, air hockey, and many fine home accessories. www.thenext move.ca

Auctions & Sales

Flooring & Carpeting

$150 - $6000 Cash on the Spot 4 Scrap Cars Free tow in 2 hrs.

647-403-8542

CARPET AND vinyl. Installation, sales, repairs.

Shop at home. Free estimates.

Call 416-271-8712.

Visit www.cvfflooring.com

(FSCO Licence #12456)

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CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

WE PAY $250 - $6000 for your scrap cars, SUVs, vans & trucks.

Dead or Alive. Free 24/7 towing.

647-287-1704

Flooring & Carpeting

(888) 307-7799

Ontario-Wide Financial

Waste Removal

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ALWAYS CHEAPEST! Flooring & Carpeting

CARPET, LAMINATE A1, sales, installation, repair, restretch. Seniors discount.

For expert workmanship/ low rates, and free estimates call:

(416)569-5606

B A S E M E N T L E A K I N G ?

Crack repairs. Filling inside and out.

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Free Estimates.

905-615-8349 or 416-666-2010

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Free Estimates! Seniors Discounts.

We do all Loading & Clean-ups!

Lowest Prices.

Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days ALL JUNK REMOVAL

Basements, yards, garages. General cleanups, lawn cutting, small moves, odd jobs.

(905)832-9655

Call 1-800 743-3353 to plan your advertising campaign.

THORNHILL LIBERAL

31 | The Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016

5 things that can be recycled in York

By Teresa Latchford

tlatchford@yrmg.com

Every week, York Region residents make sure their recycling hits the curb, but there are some things that just don’t fit the bill when it comes to the blue box program.

There are plenty of items that can still be recycled at one of York Region’s drop-off locations.

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ELECTRONICS: While some parts of electronics can’t be recycled, others are valuable resources that can be reused. Examples of accepted electronic items include cellphones, telephones, laptops, modems, keyboards, monitors, printers, TVs, cameras and stereo equipment.

3

SCRAP METAL AND APPLIANCES: Metal can be melted down and reused, while parts of appliances can be refurbished for use. Barbecues, bicycles, dishwashers, dryers, humidifiers, lawnmowers, metal bathtubs, power tools, swing sets, microwave ovens, refrigerated appliances, stoves and washing machines can all be dropped off at depots.

4

STYROFOAM PACKAGING: Large, clean foam packaging used to pack large electronics can be dropped off at select York Region depots. It is then transferred to a company that turns it into foam insulation for the construction industry.

5

TIRES: Passenger and light truck tires on or off the rim as well as tractor tires can be dropped off. The rubber from the tires can be broken down and used to make landscape tiles, mulch, playground surfacing, roofing shakes, athletic flooring in gyms, carpet pads and rubber bricks or paving.

Home Renovations

Home Renovations

Tenders

Tenders

Tenders

STEVE SOMERVILLE/METROLAND

Recycling assistant Sarah North and York Region waste management project co-ordinator Nikki Vecchiola at the Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre in Richmond Hill, one of several depots where residents can drop off drywall, metal, shredded paper, electronics, wood and more to be recycled.

Tenders

CEILINGS REPAIRED

Metroland Media York Region South INVITATION TO BID

INVITATION TO BID

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Metroland Media is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly newspapers and flyers to carrier drop locations within the Southern York Region area 3 times per week. This entails picking up the product at our North York location on Tuesday’s, completing all flyer deliveries

by Wednesday’s at 3:00PM and all newspaper deliveries by Thursday’s at 2:00PM to all carrier drops.

All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube truck and a valid HST number.

Bid packages available at the Reception desk of: Metroland Media (PSEPO #BLFS 3E 5PSPOUP 0/ . ) " #JET XJMM CF SFDFJWFE VOUJM OPPO .POEBZ 0DUPCFS ATT: Circulation Manager Contract commencing: 0DUPCFS Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted.

Metroland Media is accepting tenders to store/transport/count and deliver our weekly newspapers and flyers to carrier drop locations within the Southern York Region area 3-4 times per week.

The successful contractor will be responsible for trucking product from the North York distribution center, storing and sorting product within their own location (approx. 75 un-stackable skids) and delivering broken out product to carriers within delivery deadlines; completing all flyer deliveries by Wednesday’s at 3:00PM and all newspaper deliveries by Thursday’s at 2:00PM to all carrier drops.

All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube truck, storage facility and a valid HST number.

Bid packages available at the Reception desk of: Metroland Media Toronto (PSEPO #BLFS 3E 5PSPOUP 0/ . ) " #JET XJMM CF SFDFJWFE VOUJM OPPO .POEBZ 0DUPCFS ATT: Circulation Manager Contract commencing: 0DUPCFS Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted.

Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint.

We fix them all!

HOME RENOVATIONS 25 years exp. Basements. Kitchens.

Bathrooms. Drywall. Painting.

Call Cam, 647-388-1866 www.hongfuconstruction.com Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies

EXPERIENCED GARDENER Create a garden, Garden/ Fall clean-ups, Hedge Trimming, pruning, edging, weeding, planting. Seasonal contracts.

905-989-0578 905-806-4457 henna@hennasgarden.com

Painting & Decorating

Painting & Decorating

PAINTING AND Repairs. Interior and Exterior. Home and OfďŹ ce. 25 Years Experience. Free Estimates.

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COOKING OILS: Liquid cooking oil such as vegetable, canola, sunflower and olive poured down the drain result in costly sewage pipe repairs every year, according to York Region. These used oils can be recycled into biodiesel if taken to a local drop-off depot in a tightly sealed container.

32 The Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016 |

Based on full-line brands, on 12 month, year over year rolling unit sales

WITH HUGE CASH DISCOUNTS THESE 2016’S ARE GOING FASTER THAN EVER. CLEAROUT CASH

1,650

$

*

ON 2016 MICRA S MT

CLEAROUT PRICE

9,988

$ SR AT model shown▲

♦

CLEAROUT CASH

3,750

$

CLEAROUT CASH

4,000

$

*

ON 2016 SENTRA S MT

CLEAROUT PRICE

ON 2016 ALTIMA 2.5

13,988

CLEAROUT PRICE

21,988

$ 2.5 SR model shown▲

*

♦

$ 1.8 SR model shown▲

♦

CLEAROUT CASH

4,000

$

FINANCE CASH

6,000

$

+

ON 2016 ROGUE S FWD

CLEAROUT PRICE

FINANCE WITH NCI AT STANDARD RATE ON 2016 PATHFINDER PLATINUM

PLUS LOYALTY BONUS

800

$

Platinum model shown▲

*

22,988

$ SL AWD Premium model shown▲

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CHECK OUT THE GREAT INCENTIVES FOR CURRENT NISSAN OWNERS UNDER THE NISSAN CANADA FINANCE LOYALTY PROGRAM • ENDS SEPTEMBER 30TH

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STOUFFVILLE NEWMARKET NISSAN RICHMOND HILL NISSAN 17385 LESLIE ST.

(JUST N. OF STOUFFVILLE RD)

(JUST S. OF DAVIS DRIVE)

(905) 851-1279

(905) 417-7211

(905) 780-7771

(905) 201-6006

(905) 895-4661

HWY 7 HWY 407

HWY 48

95 AUTO MALL BLVD.

(JUST N. OF ELGIN MILLS)

ELGIN MILLS

HWY 404

11667 YONGE ST.

(JANE N. OF RUTHERFORD)

RUTHERFORD

YONGE ST.

100 AUTO VAUGHAN DR.

(IN #7 AUTO BLVD.)

STOUFFVILLE RD/MAIN

JANE ST.

7625 MARTIN GROVE RD.

DAVIS DRIVE

9TH LINE

ALTA NISSAN

HWY 400

MAPLE NISSAN

MARTINGROVE

ALTA NISSAN WOODBRIDGE

5 LOCATIONS TO SERvE yOU BEST.

LESLIE STREET

www.altagroup.ca

HWY 7 HWY 407

Offers available from Offers available from September 1-30 2016. *Fully stackable cash discount of $1,650/$3,750/$4,000/$4,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers purchasing, financing or leasing any new 2016 Micra S MT (S5LG56 AA00)/2016 Sentra S MT (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Alitma 2.5 (T4LG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG16 AA00). ◆Clearout price of $9,988/$13,988/$21,988/$22,988 on 2016 Micra S MT (S5LG56 AA00)/2016 Sentra S MT (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Alitma 2.5 (T4LG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG16 AA00). Prices include all applicable discounts. +Standard rate finance cash discount of $6,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00) through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. **Loyalty Bonus (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who, in the 90 days preceding the date of lease/finance of an Eligible New Vehicle (defined below), have leased or financed a 2007 or newer Nissan, Honda, Toyota or Hyundai brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”) within past 90-days. Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferable or assignable, except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer). Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty Bonus, as follows: (i) 2016 Altima ($2,000); (ii) 2016 Micra/Versa Note/Sentra ($500); (iii) 2016 Juke/Rogue ($600); (iv) 2016 Pathfinder ($800); (v) 2016 Titan XD ($1,000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between September 1 -30, 2016. ▲Models shown $18,719/27,729/$29,679/$37,474/$49,324 Selling price for a new 2016 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG76 AE10)/2016 Sentra 1.8 SL CVT (C4TG16 AA00)/2016 Altima 2.5 SR (T4NG16 AA00)/2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4 (5XEG16 AA00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,600/$1,600/$1,750/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc.