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Advance polls were busy Thanksgiving weekend in the Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill riding (left) and in the Richmond Hill riding, where electors Mac and Claudette Boodram (above) show their support for early voting outside Centennial Pool’s advance poll location. For more election stories, go to pages 10, 11, 12 and 24.

Police intercept package; two face drug charges Two Richmond Hill men face charges after police intercepted a package containing drugs. Investigators with the York Regional Police drugs and vice unit have charged two men after a courier package, originating from overseas, was found to contain opium. York officers were alerted by authorities that a courier package containing a controlled substance was in transit from Heathrow Airport in London, England. The package, which had originated from Iran, contained 1.8 kilograms of opium and was being couriered to an address in Richmond Hill. Drugs and vice officers tracked the delivery to the home and later arrested a 52-year-old

man for possession of opium. Following the arrest, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence and located an additional quantity of marijuana and a second suspect was arrested. Hoshang Dejdar, 52, of Richmond Hill, faces numerous charges, including importation of a controlled substance, conspiracy to import a controlled substance, possession of opium for the purpose of trafficking, and trafficking opium. He has been held in custody and was to appear in Newmarket court yesterday. Another resident of Richmond Hill, Alex Powiera, 19, faces charges of possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and posses-

sion of a controlled substance. He was released and will appear in Newmarket court to face the charges on Nov. 6. York Regional Police values the relationships with law enforcement agencies across the country and internationally. These partnerships and the ongoing sharing of information help to keep communities safe, say police. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police drugs and vice unit at 1-866876-5423, ext. 7817, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips. com

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During a day program for South Asians with dementia, held in Markham, staff member Amandeep Randhawa helps Jayaben Paleja dance along with the other participants. Some cultures don’t even have a word for dementia.

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It was a cold winter day when a woman in her 40s discovered her mother, who had dementia, wandering in the snow without a coat. Instinct kicked in. The daughter struggled to bring her back indoors, finally gripping her by the hair to drag her into the house. It looked a lot like elder abuse and a witness phoned police. The daughter, who spoke only Tamil and couldn’t explain the situation to authorities, was arrested and spent the night in a jail cell, the mother sent back home to be cared for by her young grandchildren. “She was just thinking ‘this is my mother, my business, and I need to get her out of the cold into the warm house’,” recalls Jeyasingh David, who was called in to interpret. David was program manager of Providence Healthcare’s Tamil Caregiver Project at the time, and it was his job to support and educate the community. “There is little understanding of dementia in the Tamil population. Sometimes they think, old people just get crazy or revert back to a second childhood.” If “the cane” worked to toilet train a child, for example, they may believe a similar approach will help “re-train” an incontinent parent, he says. Dementia is a challenge for all family members, but among some ethnic communities, it can be devastating. “Approaches to disease can be very different in different ethnic groups,” explains Mimi Lowi-Young, CEO of Alzheimer Society of Canada. “With an aging population and the increasing diversity in Ontario, this needs to be recognized.” The Tamil language, for example, has no word for dementia. “You have to use a sentence to describe what’s happening,” says Tazim Bhanji, program manager at York Region’s Social Services Network. South Asians are prepared to sacrifice to care for their parent at home,

BONUS FEATURE David says, but they don’t always have the understanding of dementia to know how. Public information workshops don’t work well because few are willing to go public with a disease rife with stigma, he adds. “If there is a hint that dementia or mental illness is in the family, a daughter might encounter difficulties finding a husband. There is also tendency to look down on anyone who puts his parent in long-term care.” Many in the South Asian community share a sense of duty, believing that elders must be cared for in the home, Bhanji says, but as dementia progresses, the burden on those caregivers becomes overwhelming.

GAVE UP JOB TO MOVE HOME Farid Shamji is travelling that road with his elderly parents. Shamji was living in Waterloo, pursuing a successful career as director of operations with a large corporation, when his father, now 77, was diagnosed with dementia. At first, his mother, 72, was able to care for him in the elderly couple’s Markham home. Once a week, they left the house for a break at the South Asian day program. But within about four years, Shamji’s father lost all speech and much of his cognitive function. His needs were too great for the day program and too great for Shamji’s mother. Shamji left his six-figure income to move in with his parents in Markham, taking a job at half the salary in order to be able to work from home. It wasn’t an easy decision, but he felt he had no choice.

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“How can you not do this? You looked up to them, they held you, they kept you from falling off a bike, and now they’re not able to use a spoon or even swallow? “I grew up in an extended family, living with my grandparents and aunts and uncles, and to think I could give up a member of a family so someone else can take care of him, it just doesn’t sit well with me.” Many immigrant families are in worse shape, Bhanji says, forced to leave their parents alone while they earn a living or, in desperation, leaving them at the local hospital, hoping doctors can help. “It’s not fair. We’ve allowed these seniors to come to Canada, but provide no services. It is a tsunami and we are definitely not prepared.” Programs such as the South Asian day program, which operates out of the Unionville Home Society, provide some relief to families caring for seniors with mild dementia – offering culturally appropriate food, language and activities. But relief is limited to weekends only, and has a long waiting list. For those who do move into longterm care, the transition can be extra near her mom, with medical decisions and prearranging the funeral. Her sister holds the phone to her mother’s ear and they hope she can tell whose voice it is on the other end of the line, thousands of miles away. Caring for someone with dementia, whether you are close by or from a distance, is more like a marathon than a sprint. There are unrelenting days that test your patience and strength, but also moments to treasure forever, says Nira Rittenberg, an occupational therapist and author of a new book to help the growing number of families who are facing this challenge. Rittenberg and co-author Bianca Stern have compiled a guidebook for those on the frontline. A newly launched helpline by Baycrest also aims to help with trained volunteer caregivers offering support.

difficult because the environment is usually culturally unfamiliar, says Naila Butt, Social Services Network executive director. Similar challenges face those of Asian background, says Sherry Li, administrator of Mon Sheong in Richmond Hill. “Chinese families have strong family values and will care for them at home until the caregiver is burned out, so at times this makes for a lot of guilt and shame.” Decisions about putting a family member into long-term care or endof-life are viewed as negative and rarely include the dementia patients themselves, she says. Language is another issue. Those with dementia tend to revert to primary languages as symptoms worsen. Volunteers who speak various dialects are recruited to help at Mon Sheong and culture-specific music and activities tap into older memories, but this aid is in short supply. More than 2,500 people are on the Mon Sheong waiting list, and there’s a five to six-year wait for a bed. Alzheimer Society of Toronto translates educational material into other languages, but David believes When those with dementia become increasingly forgetful and resistant to care, it can be hard to communicate, explains Rittenberg, a member of Baycrest’s psychogeriatric team providing outreach to family caregivers at home. More challenges come when family members live at a distance, she says. Old sibling conflicts may resurface or the out-of-towner may appear to be the golden child, swooping in periodically while those in-town face the dayto-day drudgery. Family members may feel that they have lost the person they knew, adds Stern, “but look beyond the obvious symptoms of cognitive decline and there are often many abilities still preserved”. The guidebook, Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide, provides evidence-based strategies, tackling 21 topics including legal issues, sex and intimacy, travel and dental care.

more programs that target ethnic communities are needed. In the U.K., where similar problems exist, the Alzheimer’s Society is developing culturally tailored services including peer support groups, face-to-face sessions and an educational DVD to take home and share with family members. Another option, for those in the Tamil community where teledramas are popular, may be films depicting families learning to manage dementia, David says. Shamji would like to see more respite help and more volunteers in the Islamic community who are educated in dementia. He worries about what’s ahead. “My generation is used to helping their families, but the millennials are different…. I don’t see them taking care of their parents this way. And they just won’t be able to, financially or physically. Are we going to spend our golden years in an institution and end our lives there?” “We need to really start thinking about how we’re going to manage this,” adds Butt. “It takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to take care of the elderly.” It’s designed to be “the next best thing to having a Baycrest advisor by your side”, says Stern, executive director of the Department of Culture, Arts and Innovation at Baycrest. For caregivers who feel isolated, overwhelmed, depressed or burned out, a free call-in dementia line is available. This two-year pilot project will cater to family members who look after a loved one with dementia at home or who have a loved one with dementia in long-term care. Baycrest is looking for volunteers who have had caregiving experience to staff the helpline. To assist, call 416-785-2500 ext. 2250. To access the Baycrest Dementia Helpline for Families call 416-785-2500, ext. 2236 Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide is available for $27.99 + tax and shipping at www.baycrest.org/ dacg. Proceeds support Baycrest programs. For tips on caregiving at a distance, visit yorkregion.com - Kim Zarzour

Alison Finkelstein watched her mother, Michele Sperling, fade from a vibrant, outgoing, caring person into a shell of herself. Alzheimers robbed her mom of watching her daughter marry and her grandchildren celebrate bar and bat mitvahs, it ate away at her brain and left her in diapers, bed-ridden, barely able to swallow. It has been a long and heartbreaking journey, made even more cruel because her mother lives in Florida and Finkelstein, a mother of five, lives in Thornhill (see photo of duo at left). “I wish I could visit more. I watch for seat sales, but I don’t like to always leave my husband alone with the kids.” Instead, she tries to help her sister, who lives

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ISSUE: York’s senior population set to increase dramatically in the next 20 years, and so, too, will dementia.

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living in York Region — that’s the entire population of Markham today — and they will comprise 21 per cent of the population. Not only are seniors the fastest-growing segment of the population, but York seniors are living longer than the provincial and national averages, thanks, in part, to the region’s high quality of life. In Parts l and 2 of our Dementia series, we delved into the fact that 747,000 Canadians live with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. This number is expected to increase to 1.4 million by end of 2031, according to Alzheimer Society of Canada. Annual costs of dementia will increase from $33 billion today to $293 billion by 2040, says the society, posing an overwhelming threat to the country’s health care system and economy. That’s why it is pushing for a national dementia strategy to prevent people living with the disease and their caregivers from being pulled into the undertow of this impending wave. In today’s paper, read a bonus feature, depicting how the disease hits hard at cultural groups, which can feel extra guilt or shame. Dementia could be called the disease that steals away your golden years. It creates a lonely existence for the caregiver, who must bear the burden of dayto-day life, and for the person with dementia whose increasing confusion can leave him or her housebound and isolated. Read the full, compelling series with additional content on yorkregion.com: bit.ly/1NWzvq8. Ask your local federal candidate and your provincial MPP where he or she stands on a national dementia strategy to deal with this impending health problem. If policymakers don’t move quickly, it could spell disaster for our societal well-being.

When we talk about the future of our senior citizen population and the state of care many mature residents require now and what services they can be expected to receive in the future, it can seem a very doom and gloom scenario. The statistics speak for themselves. In just two decades — from 2011 to 2031 — York Region’s senior population is expected to increase by 148 per cent, almost four times faster than the growth rate of the overall population. From societal shifts to family dynamics, from health care to the workplace, from housing to transportation and more, there are few areas and services that will remain untouched by the unprecedented greying demographics. Not to mention the fact that York Region is sorely lacking when it comes to viable, affordable housing options, with few rental units and little to no governmentsupported strategies in place to deal with an impending need for myriad senior care issues. All these issues are far more complicated when you factor in health care and the startling outlook surrounding dementia. As a whole, Canada’s senior population will see a dramatic increase in dementia cases in the coming years, according to health professionals and agencies such as the Alzheimer Society of Canada. That’s why Metroland Media investigated what’s being done to prepare for this increase, the major hurdles that exist and the innovative work already underway and giving hope to those living with the disease and those who may be affected by it in the future. And there is no question that many people will be affected. BOTTOM LINE: Policymakers By 2031, for example, there need to act soon before tidal wave will be more than 311,250 seniors of dementia becomes a crisis.

Barbaric cultural hotline condemnable Members of the Conservative party have proposed a “Barbaric Cultural Practices” hotline for women in such extenuating circumstances as forced marriage or domineering husbands. The idea itself is admirable: of course, we must provide resources for women experiencing mistreatment. The suggested implementation, however, reflects a horrific lack of empathy incompatible with any alleged good intent. To elaborate, upon inspection, one finds that the majority of injustices given as intended targets fall neatly under stereotyped misogynistic practices — arranged marriage, bridal abuse and spousal mistreatment. These examples, restricted in scope, represent certain misinformed generalizations fueling discrimination: “Muslim”, “Arab”, “Brown”, etc. In other words, the nomenclature of the suggestion proliferates exclusively a hateful image projected on a benign minority — the image of a socially undeveloped, culturally backwards, inferior peoples. I don’t mean to trivialize the suffering experienced by some women in these groups. I point out, rather, the narrow-mindedness of the proposition: what of women in other situations of domestic abuse, sexual harassment and workplace discrimination — disturbingly ubiquitous circumstances? How can the Conservatives justify phrasing their idea exactly such that it imposes a tunnel-vision blinding to the terribly more common wrongs woman are subjected to? Why is this not a plain “Women’s Support Hotline”? This brings me to the more audacious of absurdities borne in the proposition. Did nobody pause to

consider the phrase “Barbaric Cultural Practices?” It takes just a glance to see the gross linguistic irresponsibility of the term. The word “barbaric” is rooted in fundamentally ethnocentric, xenophobic and nationalistic sentiments harboured by Ancient Greeks toward their enemies; its ancient use meant both “foreigner” and “rude”. This implication — an ethnocentric double-entendre — is no weaker in English, and thus the phrase “barbaric cultural practices” constructs a socioethnic hierarchy atop which the maximally “civilized” Westerners are placed against the “barbaric” Easterners, plunged below. With this utterance, entire millenia of cultures are being declared barbaric, condemned to inherent inferiority, sentenced to second-rate existence alongside the “better” cultures and their “enlightened” practices. Those three words are a complete linguistic debacle, offering a look into the abyss that is bigotry. I am firmly in support of resources for women in crisis. But for the sake of avoiding a collapse into self-righteous oblivious-

SEND A LETTER: Email letters to mbeck@yrmg.com ness, we cannot call them “Barbaric Cultural Practices” resources. To do so would be prejudice under the guise of helping those in need — a subtle and condemnable act.

Amin Nikbin Richmond Hill

Work with dementia victims exhausting Re: Metroland dementia series (bit.ly/1NWzvq8): I have worked in community health care for 10 years. These people are shells of their former selves. Eventually, eating, drinking and toileting become a group effort. It’s frustrating, exhausting and terribly upsetting caring for dementia sufferers. No one wants this outcome. Maybe the policymakers should pass the doctor-assisted suicide legislation and let people decide for themselves.

Sue Mossman Newmarket

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Members of York Region faith communities are determined to make affordable and high quality daycare an election issue. “Affordable child care is one component of lifting families out of poverty,” said Natalie Doucet, a member of the steering committee of Mosaic Interfaith, made of York residents belonging to the faiths of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism. “The more we are able, as a society, to help lift families and children out of poverty and help children reach their potential, the better off we all will be as a society.” Nov. 24, 2014 marked 25 years since the passage of a unanimous all-party resolution in the House of Commons to end child poverty by the year 2000, Doucet, who is also a pastoral associate at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Thornhill, said. More than 25 years later, the situation is worse at both the national and provincial levels, she said. “Around the same time, we at Mosaic Interfaith felt that we, as a people of faith, needed to come together and do what all our different faith traditions call us to do, to care for the poor (and) marginalized and not just to care but to act, to be a force for change and to do this together as an interfaith initiative.” Ten years ago, Canada was moving toward a national child care program, but that was cancelled by the Conservative government in 2006, Carolyn Ferns, public policy and government relations co-ordinator with the Ontario

Coalition for Better Child Care said. “I didn’t see that we might get the rug swept out from under us,” she told about two dozen people gathered at a Mosaic meeting on child care at St. Luke’s last Thursday night. “... With the (Prime Minister Stephen) Harper government, the first order of business was to tear up that bilateral agreement (between the federal government and the provinces) and say, ‘We’re going in a different direction’.” Calling Canada’s existing patchwork of child care methods a silent crisis, she said there are only enough daycare spots for one in five children and complained Ontario parents face the highest fees in Canada. Ferns pointed to a campaign called VoteChildCare.ca, which is urging Canadians to vote for a federal government that commits to long-term child care funding and a public, nonprofit daycare system families can count on. She encouraged voters to research the child care platforms of the federal parties.

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ear Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF) and school boards across the province: Since Monday, October 6, 2015, the front doors and controlled entry systems of Halton’s and Ottawa’s public English elementary schools have been turned off as part of negotiation strategies between the union and the provincial government. City News quotes Jo Dean, an executive officer with the OSSTF as saying that the task of controlling access in schools “has been downloaded on [the secretarial staff] and it just interrupts the day constantly.” The CBC interviewed Cindy Dubue, the vice president of the OSSTF, who downplayed the risk faced by students by saying “there are schools

in Ottawa that don’t have buzzer systems.” She also blamed the Ottawa Carlton District School Board for not finding an alternative once the secretarial staff stopped controlling access. And she argued that half security measures were better than a complete stoppage of school services. Regardless of the deeply held positions at play in the negotiations, I encourage you to reverse your decision pertaining to the safety of the students. Keep schools locked and children safe. Everyone knows from watching our U.S. neighbours that elementary schools are vulnerable targets for the nefarious. And everyone knows that while the prevalence is low, the outcomes are horrifying. In Ontario, police stations, courthouses and federal Parliament have well controlled access. It was only October 22, 2014 that the nation was shocked by a series of shootings on Parliament Hill, and the ease with which a gunman was able to enter Centre Block. Schools in Canada have not been immune to atrocities. The potential outcomes to the families should be enough for such a negotiating tactic to be unthinkable. If that is not enough, then consider how the law would treat unions and school boards if the worst case came to pass? Both organizations owe duties to the children for whom they are entrusted. That duty is a high one. It is a fiduciary duty, of utmost good faith. In law, teachers and school boards are considered to be in the position of each child’s parent.

Should the worst come to pass, it is not an answer to say that some schools have buzzers and others do not. It is not an answer for both parties to blame the other and leave the doors open. It is not an answer to suggest that the inconvenience of a staff member justifies exposing children to such harm. The scope of potential claimants could be as large as the entire family of every student at the school. After a court struggles to quantify the loss to each discrete family and victim, the court would then consider punitive damages. These damages target not loss, but conduct. The defendant’s wrong is considered directly and separately in order to assess its severity and, accordingly, the appropriate degree of punishment. The other forms of damages look to the loss of the plaintiff, but punitive damages refer essentially to the degree of culpability of the defendant’s action. The punitive damages would be precedent setting. How large? In the seminal case of Pilot v Whiten, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a $1,000,000 punitive award against an insurance company that alleged its insured was an arsonist, when the evidence showed the opposite. That was one family and one insurance company, over damage to a reputation. How much greater would the punitive damages be for the avoidable ruin of a community. This is not a case that society ever wants to see happen. Please, please, reconsider.

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A Richmond Hill man, who only a year ago provided repeated denials as to his involvement in a $17-million fraud involving luxury homes, has been charged in a separate $7.5-million real estate fraud case in Northern Ontario. Arash Missaghi, 45, was adamant when he was interviewed by the Toronto Star in 2014 that not only was he not involved in the alleged scheme, another set of fraud charges dating back to 2006 was all a big mixup. “This is police. This is their style ... where they see smoke they say ‘Let’s just charge everybody, let the judge decide where it goes’,” he told reporters, adding that the 2006 charges were withdrawn. And although Missaghi has been charged with a number of crimes, ranging from violence to fraud, he has never been convicted.

In relation to the $17-million fraud case, highlighted in The Star, he said the amount of money involved was actually $4 million or $5 million. He went on to imply that he was so wealthy that he didn’t need to defraud people for such a small amount of money, explaining that his family’s network of companies in Canada and overseas is worth about $300 million and it is that wealth that made him into a target. “I don’t need $4 million or $5 million. My house is (worth) $20 million. I have the largest home in Canada, up north,” he said, referring to a 65,000-square-foot compound in Haileybury, Ont., built by forestry mogul Peter Grant. The home is near the site of the latest alleged fraud, which the OPP say involved the restoration and sale of a vacant commercial property on Lakeshore Road, in Haileybury. Charged alongside Mis-

Arash Missaghi faces several fraud charges. saghi are four others, with a total of 60 offences. On Feb. 1, 2013, members of the OPP’s Temiskaming crime unit were called to investigate an alleged fraud. After the three-year investigation, search warrants were conducted and Missaghi was charged with participating in a criminal organization, six counts of fraud over $5,000 and obtaining by false pretence. See facing page.

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He was in custody last week and was set to appear before Haileybury court for a bail hearing Oct. 9. Missaghi was one of the men featured in news stories surrounding the strange disappearance of lawyer Golnaz Vakili, who was charged alongside him. Vakili practised law in North York before she was charged in relation to the fraud. However, one day, the IranianCanadian lawyer wrote a number of letters to her husband and the rest of her family before leaving the country in 2013. In a letter to her husband, she said she would be “safe” in Europe. She said the decision to flee was not because she had something to hide. Her wedding photo remains on the Interpol website as a suspect wanted by police. Missaghi continues to face numerous civil actions to this day, according to Doug Bourassa, the lawyer involved in the alleged $17-million fraud. With files from Toronto Star’s Emily Mathieu and Jayme Poisson

The Ontario Provincial Police are boosting their efforts to target unsafe drivers, according to the Aurora detachment. Tuesday and Wednesday, the OPP participated in Operation Safe Driver 2015 to bring awareness to the unsafe driving habits of transport truck drivers and other motorists operating vehicles around trucks, Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said. The blitz comes the same month four people died and 16 people were injured in a horrific collision on Hwy. 401 in Whitby, when a transport truck allegedly crashed into traffic after failing to slow down when approaching a construction zone. Operation Safe Driver was carried out by police forces across North America. Officers conducted safety inspections of trucks. They also enforced traffic laws and educated all drivers demonstrating risky driving, Schmidt said. Meanwhile, the Aurora OPP continues to receive complaints about drivers failing to stop for school buses with lights flashing picking up and dropping off children, he said. Not only is not stopping putting children in danger but, if caught, will cost drivers $490 plus six demerit points upon conviction, Schmidt said. “Drivers need to be aware as children may run out onto the road without warning. Always be prepared for the unexpected as you approach a stopped school bus,” he said. If you see a motorist driving dangerously, you can report it, with the licence plate number at http://www. opp.ca/reporting/

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The Class EA study has been conducted in accordance with the approved requirements for a Schedule “B” project as described in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) document (October 2000, as amended in 2007 & 2011). The Class EA process included public review and agency consultation, an evaluation of alternatives and selection of the preferred solution taking into account public and agency input. A Project File Report has been prepared for the Class EA Study, which describes the problem, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, describes existing conditions and appropriate mitigation measures, identifies a preferred solution, and summarizes the public and agency consultation during the process. This Notice places the Project File Report on the public record. The Project File Report is available for public review for thirty (30) calendar days from October 8 to November 7, 2015 at the following location during business hours noted below: Richmond Green Library 1 William F. Bell Parkway Richmond Hill, ON L4S 2T9 Open: Mon.-Thu., 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Fri., 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sat., 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A copy of the Project File Report will also be posted on Cole Engineering’s website (http://coleengineering.ca). Interested persons should provide written comments to representatives listed below within the review period. Mr. John Chadwick, P.Geo. Consultant Project Manager Cole Engineering Group Ltd. 70 Valleywood Drive Markham, ON L3R 4T5 P: 905-940-6161 x445 F: 905-940-2064 E: jchadwick@coleengineering.ca

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Questions swirl about professional credentials of Liberal candidate By KIM ZARZOUR

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With just days before the federal election, some residents in the Richmond Hill riding are questioning the truthfulness of the local Liberal candidate on his credentials. Majid Jowhari’s campaign material has stated that he holds designations as a professional engineer, certified management accountant and certified management consultant, but governing bodies for all three professions say he is not registered with them. This newspaper has been contacted in recent weeks by people

saying they are from the IranianCanadian community, concerned about the candidate’s integrity. Jowhari’s Facebook page says he is an industrial engineer and his website says he obtained a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering. He describes himself as a “successful entrepreneur and engineer” and, according to the Richmond Hill Liberal riding Association website, Jowhari holds a P.Eng designation. But the Professional Engineers Ontario says that is not correct. Under the Professional Engineers Act, you may only use the term “engineer” in your job title if

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Perry Jensen, spokesperson for the Chartered Professional Accountants, which includes those with CMA designations, said Jowhari is not a member of that organization. It is possible that he earned the CMA, Jensen said, “but you cannot use a professional designation unless you are in good standing with the professional organization, which includes paying your dues”. Mary Blair, managing director of CMC Canada, said Jowhari’s membership was terminated in 2002. “If you don’t pay the dues, you are not entitled to use the designation.” Jowhari did not personally respond to requests for comment on the issue, but Russ Powers, Jowhari’s campaign manager, said it is simply a matter of Jowhari not paying the annual dues. The dues are substantial, he said, and Jowhari was operating in a business where the professional designation was not required. “We have proof that he has the education requirements and was initially licensed in those three fields. People are obviously trying to make something of it, but there was nothing hidden.” Pooya Milani of Richmond Hill is disturbed by what he views as “misrepresentation” by the candidate. He said he and others in the community – some of whom are Liberal party supporters – have filed complaints to

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The monster output the Focus RS engine achieves is due to its all-new low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with a larger compressor wheel that delivers more airflow and power throughout the rev range. Peak turbocharger boost is 23.2 psi. Backing up this increased output is a large intercooler to maximize charge density. Air itself is delivered through a low-restriction intake manifold on the front end with a high-performance exhaust. The system includes an electronically controlled valve that optimizes back pressure and exhaust

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Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of an all-wheel drive system from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. **350//$400//$500 no-charge winter tire package offer is available on new 2015 Micra // 2015 & 2016 Versa Note // 2015 Sentra models purchased, leased or financed and delivered between October 1, 2015 and November 2, 2015. Offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/lease/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of a winter tire package (includes: all-season floor mats, emergency road kit, and 4 specified winter tires -- rims, tire installation and balancing not included) from an authorized Nissan dealer; and/ or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. The discounts will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and can be combined with special lease and finance rates offered through Nissan Canada Finance. Any unused portion of a discount will not be refunded and may not be banked for future use. Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Conditions apply. See your participating Nissan dealer or visit choosenissan.ca for details. ◆ $12,198 selling price includes MSRP and fees for a new 2015 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG55 AA00). $5,031 NCI non-stackable cash discount, which includes $350 dealer participation included in advertised amount. + Cash discount is $5,250/$2,500 available on 2015 Pathfinder S 4X4 (5XBG15 AA00). $5,250 comprised of ‘No Charge AWD’ credit of $2,500/$2,450 NCF standard rate cash, $300 dealer participation. Only applicable with finance through Nissan Canada Finance at standard rates. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 1.99% lease APR for a 60 month term equals monthly payments of $281 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,848. 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT does not qualify for ‘No Charge AWD credit’. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Pathfinder S 4X4 (5XBG15 AA00). Selling price is $32,589 financed at 0% APR equals monthly payments of $453 monthly for a 72 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $32,598. 2015 Pathfinder S 4X4 (5XBG15 AA00) is not applicable for the no charge AWD credit. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ▲Models shown $37,139/$26,129/$48,839 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00)/2015 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00). See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. *◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,760/$1,600/$1,760) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease 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. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. For more information see IIHS.org. °Forward Collision Warning is intended to warn you before a collision occurs; it cannot prevent a collision. Speed and other limitations apply. See Owner’s Manual for details. ^Ward’s Large Cross/Utility Market Segmentation. MY15 Pathfinder and Pathfinder Hybrid vs. 2014 competitors. ‡Around View Monitor cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle. Virtual composite 360 view. The Nissan Sentra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. 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1 Receive a set of Yokohama/Dunlop Winter tires at no extra charge with the purchase of any new and unused 2015 Lancer (excluding Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Evolution), Lancer Sportback, RVR, 2015 and 2016 Outlander/2015 Mirage (excluding Mirage YEARS ES 5MT model) from October 1, 2015 to November 2, 2015. Winter Tire Package includes four steel wheels, four winter tires, TPMS (not available for eligible 2015 Mirages), mounting, balancing and installation up to a maximum $1,400 value based on retail 160,000 KM cost of installed wheel and tire package. See your dealer for details. v Mitsubishi First Auto Program applies to Lancer, Sportback, RVR and Mirage vehicles (excluding Mirage ES 5MT), is applicable to all approved Scotiabank first-time automotive finance POWERTRAIN or lease purchasers and must be combined with Scotiabank Subvented Finance or Lease Rates. Rebate amount will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Some conditions apply. Please see dealer for details. ^ $1,500 loyalty rebate available on LTD the purchase of any new 2016 Outlander model to current owners and eligible others. Amounts vary by model and will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Loyalty rebate applies to vehicles purchased and delivered between October 1, 2015 WARRANTY and November 2, 2015. Other conditions apply. ° $2,500 in no-charge extra features applies to 2015 Lancer SE Limited Edition vehicles purchased from October 1, 2015 to November 2, 2015. $800 consumer cash discount applicable on 2015 Lancer SE vehicles purchased between October 1, 2015 and November 2, 2015. Consumer cash discount will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and will take place at time of purchase. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for details. § AWC standard on RVR SE AWC, Limited Edition and GT/Lancer SE AWC, AWC, Limited Edition SE AWC AWC and GT AWC. AWC. S-AWC S-AWC standard on Outlander GT. GT. † Estimated combined city and highway ratings for non-hybrid subcompacts based on Natural Resources Canada new testing methodology: Mirage highway 5.3 L/100 km (53 mpg), combined city/highway 5.9 L/100 km (48 mpg) and 6.4 L/100 km (44 mpg) in the city for CVT-equipped CVT-equipped models. Actual fuel efficiency will vary vary with options, driving and vehicle conditions. ** Whichever comes first. Regular maintenance not included. See dealer or mitsubishi-motors.ca for warranty terms, restrictions and details. Some conditions apply. apply.

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The arts programs at Alexander Mackenzie High School will host an Arts Information Night Oct. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. The evening will showcase the enriched educational experience offered creative students from a wide geographic area around Richmond Hill, through Alexander Mackenzie’s specialized arts program. The York Region District School Board’s specialized arts program is designed for students passionate about the arts. While working towards their Ontario Secondary School diploma, students take a minimum of eight arts credits in their chosen discipline. Grade 8 students may apply to study one of the following Arts Mackenzie disciplines: dance, music (strings, instrumental, vocal), theatre or visual arts. “The Arts Mackenzie experience provides a well-rounded, artistic approach to education,” says Cathy Clarke, head of performing arts. “We are looking for students who are passionate about authentic learning experiences to apply for our program. Creativity thrives in the halls of Alexander Mackenzie.” The program merges hands-on training, technical skills, connections of professional artists, real life arts application activities, and arts specific field trips. Graduating students will be prepared with essential communica-

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Friday, Oct. 16 The councils of the Town of Richmond Hill and City of Markham will raise a blue flag Oct. 16 to show support for anti-bullying at work awareness efforts. Richmond Hill councillors will hold flag-raising ceremony at 10 a.m. at 225 East Beaver Creek Rd., while at the Markham Civic Centre, the flag-raising will be at 11:30 a.m.; supported by York Region Anti Bully Support Group. For details, go to www.freewebs.com/bullyandyou or contact founder Ana Nair at 905-780-9626.

Saturday, Oct. 17 On Oct. 17, you’re invited to be part of the 10th annual Hike for ALS and Family Day at the Kortright Centre, in Vaughan. Come hike and explore 5 km and 10 km trails and learn about species of trees, foliage and frogs, and help fundraise to fight ALS. Register at hikeforals.ca The Canadian National Cage Bird Show & Expo will be held Oct. 17 and 18 at Richmond Green Sports Complex, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd., at Leslie. Admire hundreds of exotic birds — tiny finches, canaries, budgies, conures, cockatoos, macaws — watch the official judging, shop at Bird Marketplace’s variety of vendors, and enjoy raffle and silent auction. Open Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission adults $8; seniors and children $5; two-day adult pass $12. For details, visit national-birdshow.com St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill, welcomes Dr. Victoria Chan, respirologist, to discuss sleep disorders Oct. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a heart healthy

breakfast; freewill offering. Call church to register at 905-884-3606.

Music Ensemble. Tickets: adults $25, children $10; call 905-731-8318 or visit cantabile.ca

Annual Richmond Hill Studio Tour is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18 at 17 locations throughout town, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out the work of 41 talented artists in their studios, homes, or at local galleries. Watch demonstrations and purchase some exceptional artwork. Pick up sef-guided tour brochure at any community centre, arena or library branch. Admission is free. For details, visit Richmondhill.ca/Studiotour or call 905787-1441 ext. 222.

Singles in the Park, a group for single, divorced and widowed Jewish men and women ages 50+, presents An evening of Swing, Motown, show tunes and Rock ‘n Roll Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., Toronto. Cost $15 in advance; $20 at door; includes refreshments and free pparking. RSVP essential to Debby at debbgo@ rogers.com or 416-631-0005.

Sunday, Oct. 18 Markham Concert Band, under director Doug Manning, performs Oct. 18 at 2 and 7 p.m. as part of Markham Theatre’s 30th anniversary gala at Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. Among pieces to be performed are Midway March by John Williams, arrangement of music from the movie Aladdin, Mennin Veen by Haydn Wood, and much more. Tickets: adults $22, seniors/students $17, for details, visit mcband.ca Cantabile Chorale of York Region, under Robert Richardson, founder/director, and Lona Richardson, accompanist, present A Classy Affair, an afternoon of classical choral music Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. at Thornhill United Church, 22 Elgin St, Thornhill, Guest performers will be Alexa Ball (flute), Ethel Briggs (organ), Angela Gibbon (soprano), and the Thornhill Chamber

The end of an era will be marked with the closing service of Headford United Church, 9550 Leslie St., north of 16th Avenue, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Help celebrate faithful worship in this Richmond Hill church since 1882, before it closes its doors.

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The Richmond Hill Historical Society will have a presentation on the 50-year history of L’Arche Daybreak at their Oct. 19 meeting at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. at 7:30 p.m. All welcome.

Job seekers are invited to a free session on 8 abilities and motivations for a successful job search, with speaker Deepak Manchanda, Oct. 20, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at VPI Richmond Hill, 1 West Pearce St., suite 405, Richmond Hill, Create a road map to success in business and career; pre-register at 905-882-9561.

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The regional York North Lyme Support Group meets Oct. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Richmond Hill station of York Regional Police, 171 Major Mackenzie Ave., in the Community Room. All welcome; please come fragrance free and park on Hopkins Street just to the south. Topic is Bee Venom Therapy. For details, find York North Lyme Group on Facebook or email yorknorth.lymegroup@gmail.com.

Saturday, Oct. 24 Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., presents a pancake breakfast hosted by Mission and Outreach from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 24. Enjoy pancakes with toppings of berries or whipped cream, scrambled eggs, sausages, juice, tea or coffee; all for only $8 (adults) $4 (children 12 and under). Proceeds to the Mosaic Interfaith Out-of-the-Cold Program - York Region. Free workshop — The Seven F’s to a Fantastic Life — will be presented Oct. 24, 2 to 3 p.m. at Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St. Need to make some changes in your life? Lynn Rae will describe how you can have a fantastic life; no registration required. Visit myjourneybacktomyself.ca A free Gormley Harvest Tour, presented by Richmond Hill Heritage Centre, is offered Oct. 24 starting at 11 a.m. from corner of Gormley Road West and Farmer Court. Steeped in history, the hamlet of Gormley was first settled by Pennsylvania German immigrants in the first decade of the 19th century. Walking tour of 1.5 hours will focus on the 100-year-old heritage homes. Trick-or-treat around grounds of Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. Oct. 24 and 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. during ScaryFest, a ghoulish Halloween event for children 10 and under. Come in costume, have fun and get spooky. Cost $6 adults, $5 seniors/students, $4 children (under 2 free). Last admittance at 6:30 p.m. Visit markhammuseum.ca The Liberal welcomes submissions of upcoming events from non-profit community organizations. Every effort is made to include all submissions; there is no guarantee of publication. E-mail items to mbeck@yrmg.com Did you know you can add your own items to our online calendar? Visit: www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-events/

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Students grill ‘friendly’ Richmond Hill riding candidates By KIM ZARZOUR

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Most all-candidate debates are either bickering, or boring, but not this one, say the students who took part in last week’s event at Jean Vanier Catholic High School. Students in grades 10, 12 and English as a Second Language classes crowded into the school cafeteria to hear from three federal candidates in the Richmond Hill riding — and what they heard, surprised them. “I thought there’d be more arguments, but it was really interesting,” said Mahdi Golshan. “They were so friendly with each other, and spoke on behalf of each other. It wasn’t at all like I expected,” added Sophie Morgan, 16. They may have attended to learn about politics, but the 400 students also got a lesson in manners and respect for the opposition as, for almost two hours, candidates tackled touchy topics with diplomacy and humour. “One always hopes for conflict, to keep things interesting,” said teacher Cynthia Bettio, “but for the most part, they answered truthfully and what was odd, no one mentioned party leaders. They kept it non-partisan.”

Jean Vanier student Mahdi Golshan, 14, poses a question to the three candidates. The quality of questions composed by students in the Grade 10 civics class — dealing with a range of issues, from the Keystone pipeline to Senate scandals to Bill C51 — impressed at least one of the candidates. “I think we should have come here first, before we did the [chamber of commerce] debate, because these are amazing questions,” said Liberal candidate Majid Jowhari — whose

son attends the school. Some of the most engaged students in the audience were those who are new to the country or first-generation Canadians whose parents place significant emphasis on the electoral process, said Bettio. “Many are here because of a government initiative or policy or behaviour in their country caused their families to leave or to send them out as visa students. They understand the impact government has on lives.” As a way of helping them understand what it is to live in a democracy, the students in the ESL Civics class were given the task of researching party platforms and devising questions. Mahdi, who came to Canada from Iran four years ago with his parents, said the rest of his family has been denied visas. He asked the panel how they would make immigration better for those from war-torn countries. It was a topic close-to-the heart for two of the candidates, who are Iranian-Canadian — Jowhari and Conservative Michael Parsa. Canada’s sanctions against Iran and closure of the Iranian embassy impact ex-pats here and those living in that country, Jowhari said. The Liberal party hopes to open channels of communication, but that doesn’t mean they support what the regime is doing, he said. “Human rights is an issue in Iran and that needs to be addressed, but if we’re not at the table and talking about it, we’re not going to be able to influence it.” Parsa agreed the closure of the embassy created some difficulties for Iranians in Canada, seniors and student in particular. He said

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he spoke with federal government representatives and is pleased that now the Omani embassy will represent Iran in Canada. Canada remains welcoming to newcomers, he said. Under the Conservative government, 20 per cent more immigrants came to Canada and immigration from Iran increased 44 per cent, with a 221 per cent increase in refugees from Iran. But, he added, changes to the immigration system ensure dishonest agents will no longer succeed. Candidate Adam DeVita said the NDP is planning on creating an appeals process for both refugees and immigrants to ensure the process is fair and faster. “We will also rebuild diplomatic relations with Iran over time, because if you are not talking to them, they are not listening to you.” Another question, asking Parsa how he’d respond to charges the Conservatives are racist based on their Barbaric Cultural Practices tipline, elicited nervous giggles from the multicultural audience, but Parsa took it in stride. “We have the most diverse members of parliament, members of caucus of any party. I am an immigrant and I’m running for the Conservative party,” he said, adding while he supports religious freedom, he does not support any religious practice that oppresses women. Sophie, in Grade 11, was impressed with the way the politicians dealt with the sensitive “Barbaric Practices” topic and how they tailored all their answers to a younger audience. “Teenagers have a lot of strong opinions. We care. It’s a matter of being heard and being taken seriously.”

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York Symphony pays tribute to Sibelius in Richmond Hill To open its 2015/2016 season, York Symphony Orchestra is celebrating the sesquicentennial of composer Jean Sibelius. Its next pair of concerts on Oct. 24 and 25 in Aurora and Richmond Hill, will feature music by the beloved Finnish composer, guest conducted by a celebrated Canadian fan and lecturer on Sibelius. Toronto-born Michael Roháč studied conducting at the University of Toronto under Raffi Armenian. Among his early engagements as a conductor were apprenticeship positions with the Mississauga Symphony and Mississauga Youth Orchestra. Upon completing his conducting studies in 2001, Roháč moved

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to the Czech Republic, where he has built a successful career that includes directorship of the West Bohemian Symphony, as well as guest and studio work with many other ensembles, including the world-class Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra in Prague. Roháč is the founder and administrator of the Sibelius Forum (sibelius.forumup.com) and has participated and lectured at many international Sibelius events. His writings on Sibelius are regularly published in the United Kingdom Sibelius Society’s quarterly journal. He will lead the York Symphony orchestra in two of the composer’s best-loved works:

the Symphony #2 and the stirring tone poem, Finlandia. In addition, the orchestra will welcome back a favourite guest artist, cellist Andrew Ascenzo. A native of York Region, Ascenzo is currently completing his doctorate of musical arts at the University of Toronto, studying with Shauna Rolston. He has also studied privately with David Hetherington, and has also studied jazz and general improvisation with Matt Brubeck. He has attended the Banff Summer Music program and has studied with some of the great cello masters. Ascenzo will play Haydn’s Cello Concerto #1, a staple of the

Next week, the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra launches its eighth concert season with Classic Gems. The Oct. 23 concert will be held at 8 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, The first concert in the orchestra’s five concert season features a variety of orchestral masterpieces. Classic Gems features selected movements from significant symphonies of Haydn, Mozart, Brahms, Berlioz, Beethoven, Mahler, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. “The symphonic orchestra and its music has been a part of the fabric of life for centuries,” said Dr. Jessica V. Kun, artistic director and conductor of the orchestra. “Classic Gems features selected movements from some

cello repertoire, under the direction of Maestro Roháč. The concerts are Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St. in Aurora, and Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the Aurora Oct. 24 concert may be purchased by calling 416-410-0860 ($28 adult; $23 senior; $15 student). For the Oct. 25 matinee in Richmond Hill ($30 adult, $25 senior; $15 student), call the theatre box office at 905-787-8811 or go online at www.rhcentre.ca. Tickets are available at the door of both venues. For more, visit www.yorksymphony.ca

of the greatest symphonic works, by some of the greatest composers who took orchestral music to new levels. Join us on a musical journey through time.” After Classic Gems, the season continues with classical holiday favourites merging with a theatrical twist in December’s Holiday Spectacular on the Hill. The Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra is comprised of professional, amateur and talented university and high school student musicians. Tickets for the Oct. 23 Classic Gems are $29 for adults, $23 for seniors and $7 for children aged 12 and under (accompanied by an adult). For more details, visit www.rhpo.ca

Register your Santa parade float by Oct. 23 deadline The deadline for registering your community group or business float in the Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade is Friday, Oct. 23. The annual pre-Christmas parade is set for Sunday, Nov. 22, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. south along Yonge Street, starting at Industrial Road

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Enjoy Still Standing Comedy Show and help Kerry’s Place If you love a good laugh, you’ll enjoy the Still Standing Comedy Show in support of Kerry’s Place Autism Services, heading to the Richmond Hill theatre this Saturday. Produced by Creative Ideals Entertainment, the show features stand-up comedians Brian Francis, Kyle Lucey, Chris Robinson and host Ernie Vicente. Kerry’s Place, with three York Region centres, enhances the quality of life of people with autism spectrum disorder, fundraising co-ordinator Jennifer Rightmyer explained. The agency is the largest provider of supports and services in Canada and connected with more than 8,000 families last year alone. “We are very pleased to be the charity of choice for the Still Standing Comedy Show,” Rightmyer said. “With the prevalence rate of ASD, now 1 in 68, the need for our services and supports is growing rapidly.” The comedians take their role in supporting the work of Kerry’s Place seriously. “Partnering with this wonderful charitable organization has been an organic and rewarding process for me,” said Francis. “With the Still Standing Comedy Show being so well-received in the past, making it happen again in support of ASD was a must for us.” The laughs take place at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $29 at the door. Kerry’s Place receives 50 per cent of the event proceeds. For tickets, call Erin Cudmore at 416-591-5461 or e-mail erin@zenergycom. - Chris Traber

and ending at Hopkins Street, just south of the Richmond Hill Central Library. Join in the excitement of the Santa Claus Parade, as it brings the holiday spirit to life each year. The parade attracts thousands and features a number of diverse floats from the community. For more information, email events@richmondhill.ca or call 905-771-5508.

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Eric Byun of Richmond Green Secondary School claimed top individual honours at the York Region Athletic Association senior boys’ golf championships at Cardinal Golf Club’s Red Crest Course near Kettleby Oct. 7. Through 18 holes of regulation play, Byun and Alexander Crosby of St. Augustine Catholic High School (Markham) finished in a tie at four-over 75. With the two players forced to play extra holes to determine a winner, Byun won the championship on the third playoff hole. Byun and Crosby though, will represent the YRAA at the upcoming Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships to be held in Windsor this week (Oct. 14 and 15). In the team competition, St. Maximilian Kolbe claimed top honours with a combined score of 244, while Father Bressani Catholic High School played to second place with 249 and Tanenbaum CHAT Kimel third at 255.

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Local golfers play for Ontario squad Several York Region youngsters will be representing Ontario on the fairways next season, as the Golf Association of Ontario recently unveiled their 12-member Team Ontario squad. With seven boys and five girls on the team, two returning York Region participants include Thornhill resident Jason Chung, 16, and Richmond Hill resident Monet Chun, 14. Among those new to the team include Markham resident Hailey McLaughlin, 14, and Maple resident Alyssa DiMarcantonio, 12. The team assembled in full for the first time earlier this month at Foot’s Bay for their kickoff camp held at OviinByrd Golf Club. The team is set for a full winter of training, which

will include two camps in Florida, along with a camp and Can-AM matches during March Break in South Carolina. Camps will all lead up to the start of the 2016 season, which will begin with the Team Ontario Cup in late April.

Lightning open season Saturday The Richmond Hill Lightning are scheduled to open their 2015-16 National Ringette League regular season this weekend with three road games. Skating off with their first-ever silver medal from last year’s national championships, the Lightning are scheduled to play the Ottawa Ice at Carleton University Saturday at noon. Later that day, the Lightning will travel across the provincial border to face the Gatineau Fusion for a 6 p.m. tilt. The following day, the Lightning will return to Ontario to play the Gloucester Devils at 11 a.m.

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IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE 1235 Wilson Ave. - Keele St. & Hwy. 401 (See map below)

Also on Sunday, October 18, 2015, thehospitalsiteat2111Finch Avenue West converts to an Ambulatory and Urgent Care Centre. Ambulatory Care is care provided on an outpatient basis, including Medical Imaging.

Wilson Avenue

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HUMBER RIVER HOSPITAL

Sir William Hearst Avenue

Keele Street

On that day and time, the hospital located at 200 Church St. will be permanently closed for all health care services, including the hospital Emergency Department.

Highway 401

The Urgent Care Centre will provide medical care to patients with nonlife-threatening conditions, such as sore throat; cough or fever; earaches; minor cuts which may need stitches; minor burns; skin infection/rash; or limb sprains or strains. It will be open 7 daysaweekfrom9:00AMto7:00PM.

FOUR IMPORTANT CHANGES THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. 1. The Wilson Ave. Site 2. The Church St. Site The new hospital, located at 1235 Wilson Ave. will be fully operational as of 6:00 AM on Sunday, October 18, 2015 including Emergency Services.

The hospital site located at 200 Church St. will be closed permanently for all Health Care Services, including the Emergency Department, as of Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at 6:00 AM.

HUMBER RIVER HOSPITAL

3. The Finch Ave. Site

4. The Keele St. Site

The hospital site located at 2111 Finch Ave. W. will convert to an Ambulatory and Urgent Care Centre on Sunday, October 18, 2015.

The hospital site located at 2175 Keele St. will change. All Humber River Hospital Mental Health Programs and Services will move to our new location on Wilson Ave.

It will be open 7 days a week, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Dialysis and Physiotherapy in this building will still continue to be provided as usual after Sunday, October 18, 2015.

To reach programs or services at the new Humber River Hospital as of 6:00 AM on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 please call 416.242.1000. For more information about the changes to Humber River Hospital please visit www.hrh.ca If you have a medical emergency at any time, call 911. NS

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Sandgate Women’s Shelter Shelter of Region Inc. Sandgate Women’s ofYork York Region Inc. is seeking new Board Members is seeking new Board Members

Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region Inc. is dedicated to providing all persons who identify as women and their children shelter, support and information so they can take steps towards ending abuse in their lives.

Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region Inc. is dedicated to providing all persons who identify as women We are seeking Volunteer Board Members who are committed to supporting and their children shelter, support and information so they can take steps towards ending abuse in their lives. quality service in a feminist, woman-centred organization. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of We are seeking Volunteer Board Members who are committed to supporting York Region, we encourage applications from all women.

quality service in a feminist, woman-centred organization. In keepingWe with our ongoing to promote and reflect the diversity of are currently seekingefforts women who have talent equity and demonstrated leadership in the following areas: York Region, we encourage applications from all women. 

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 Violence against Women Services Participation and commitment in Sandgate’s Board of Directors involves:  Accounting and Financial Management Attendingand and Marketing participating in monthly board meetings  Fundraising Active involvement in at least one Board Committee  Business Participation and commitment in Sandgate’s Board of Directors involves: Please submit your letter of intent in confidence to:  Attending and participating in monthly board meetings president@sandgate.ca or fax to 905-722-8416  Active involvement in at least one Board Committee  Participate in Sandgate’s public events throughout the year

Please submit your letter of intent in confidence to: president@sandgate.ca or fax to 905-722-8416

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Manufacturer of store fixtures has positions open for experienced Welder /Fitters. Positions are Full-Time, Days offering competitive wages, full benefits. Minimum 4 Years TIG experience with St/St & Brass. Fax 905-738-6674 or Email uniquestorefixturesltd@gmail.com

Medical supply company, Dufferin/ Steeles area req’s F/T OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Knowledge of Accpac and/or QuickBooks an asset. Email: mobbjobs@rogers.com

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for commercial routes in Markham & GTA area. Competitive pay packages.

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Lawn Maintenance / Snow Clearing Employee Lawn maintenance company in Richmond Hill specializing in residential and multi-residential condominiums, seeks full time, year round employee starting immediately. Benefits. Guaranteed winter salary. Experience an asset. Email: kampen.lm@rogers.com Fax: 905-773-0611

Gas station Sales Attendant wanted. Permanent Full-time, 2-10 pm weekdays. Offer is a split-serve; self-serve and full-serve duties. Training and uniform provided. ESSO Service Centre 11200 Highway 400 southbound, Maple. Located south of King Rd on Hwy 400 southbound. 905-832-2248 P • 905-417-1438 F bhhowes@rogers.com

Lawn maintenance company requires full-time experienced

LANDSCAPERS SNOW PLOW DRIVERS and SHOVELLERS. Call 905-773-8970 or email: richmondgreenlandscaping@gmail.com

BAKERY MIXERS

required for fast-paced commercial bakery plant in Aurora. Experience an asset but we will train the right candidate. Must be able to lift a maximum of 40 kgs. and be highly organized.

Email resume: info@treasuremills.com 50 IMMEDIATE ASSEMBLY JOBS HWY 7 & KEELE: Days or Afternoons. Steady ongoing work. Lighter Lifting. Training provided! Full Time or Part Time hours. Weekend shifts also available! CALL TIFFANY to apply: (289)472-5279 for more info. Email resume to: vaughan1@ablemployment.com

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Apartments for Rent

WOODBRIDGE Weston/ Rutherford/Vaughan Mills Mall. Immaculate, 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, 1 parking, own laundry, non-smoking/pets. $895 inclusive. Available November 1st. Gennaro (416)885-7316

RICHMOND HILL, Yonge/ Elgin Mills, Newly renovated 2 bedroom basement, Separate entrance, laundry, parking, No smoking/pets. Available immediately. 416-723-3171 HARRISON DR./ London Rd. area. 2 bedroom basement. Available immediately. $1100 inclusive. First/ last, references required. 905-898-6769 ELGIN MILLS/ YONGE 1 bedroom basement apartment, available immediately. $950 inclusive. Separate entrance, close to transit/ amenities. Non-smoking/ pets. 1 Bachelor also available $650. 905-508-2999 RICHMOND HILL Apts. - 15 Baif Blvd. AMAZING 3 bdrms Suites! LVP flooring, great views, upgraded avail! Dishwashers, in-suite storage, pool, social rm w/ events, car wash, GREAT LOCATION! Drop in TODAY, Office open daily. (905) 883-4994 richmondhillapts.com YONGE/ MAJOR Mackenzie- Very clean, large 2 bedroom apartment on top floor of quiet adult triplex. Heating, hydro, A/C, parking and storage closet included. Laundry facilities on-site. No pets/ smoking. Available November 1st. $1375, first/ last. Must have references. 416-414-4538.

MARKHAM- HIGHGLEN/ Middlefield. 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, laundry, internet, cable. Immediately. 905-205-0579

Apartments for Rent

AURORAYONGE/ Wellington. Renovated, clean, bright 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, hardwood, laundry, appliances, a/c. No smoking, no pets. $950+. 416-561-5864.

MCCOWAN/ STEELES- 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, laundry, suitable for single. No smoking/ pets. First/ last. Available immediately. 416-316-1967 STOUFFVILLE- 2 bedroom apartment. Open concept, entrance, shared laundry with parking. $1100 inclusive. immediately. Vince 647-833-7705

basement separate owner, 2 Available

WOODBRIDGE- 2 bedroom walkout basement, no pets/ smoking. 4 appliances, private entrance, parking. Available immediately. (416)450-2949 YONGE/ ELGIN Mills- Fully furnished basement apartment with private side entrance. Suitable for single. No pets/ smoking. $950 inclusive. 1 parking. Pictures available. 1 year lease required. 416-844-7353

AURORA- BACHELOR Downtown Yonge St. Upper bright with heat. Appliances. No smoking. No pets. No parking. Immediate. $850+ hydro. Call Ron 416-605-7457 BRADFORD- 1300SQ.FT. 3 bedroom, appliances, parking for 2, garage. $1600 all inclusive, no pets, no smoking, Immediate. 416-419-2469 BRADFORD- Ground level 1+ bedroom, suits single professional, private walkout, furnished, A/C. Parking. $850. No laundry. References. Nov. 1st. Non-smoking/ pets. 416-805-5628 or 905-775-4900 after 6pm.

Apartments for Rent

HAMPTON GREEN condo. McCowan Rd./ Raymerville Dr. 1 bedroom condo. Parking. Immediate possession. No pets, no smoking. All inclusive, $1500. Contact Mike 416-580-5523

HOLLAND LANDING- 1 bedroom apartment. No smoking, no pets. Separate entrance. Laundry available. $750+ hydro. Suits one. (905)478-4124 KEELE/ MAJOR MacKenzie- 2 bedroom basement apartment, study, living room, separate storage room, 1 bathroom. All appliances. Private driveway. Sunroom. $1000. 647-381-5827 MAPLE- MAJOR Mackenzie/Killian Main floor, 1 bedroom apartment, separate entrance, 1 parking. No smoking. No pets. $950 inclusive. Suits one person 647-218-9450 MARKHAM (near 16th/ Buroak)Junior 1 bedroom apartment coach house, 2nd floor, separate entrance. No smoking/ pets. Laundry. $970. 905-441-9188

YONGE/ WELLINGTON1 bedroom, 1 parking spot $950+ utilities. Available immediately. No pets allowed. 416-743-5601,Tony. NEWMARKET- 1200SQFT. Spacious 2 bedrom, walkout basement. Appliances. Laundry. 2 parking. $1050+ 1/2 utilities. No smoking. Available immediately. 647-830-8941

Condos for Rent

40 BAIF

LOVELY SUITE

JUST OVER 1300 SQ. FT • Renovated • 2 bedrooms • Large balcony Use of Club66 • Parking Health & Rec. • Storage locker included! • Steps to Hillcrest Mall

Great value in this high demand location! Malcolm Austin, Sales Representative Royal Lepage Partners Rlty.

416-229-4454

Houses for Rent

HWY #7/ KEELE, 1 bedroom + den on main level. New kitchen, new cabinets. Good for residential or home office. 416-737-7400. Available Nov. 1st. RICHMOND HILL (Oak Ridges) bungalow. Whole house, 3 bedrooms +loft, upgraded kitchen, hardwood, laundry, parking . $1900.+ utilities. First/ last/ references. Immediate. Short or long term. 905-313-0422

KING CITY on King Sideroad. Beautiful Brick Home- Fully renovated and repainted. 3 bedrooms. Finished basement. Fridge/ stove. Outside patio. Oil heat. No dogs. Call Gerry (416)789-2163 ext 24. for info

Houses for Rent

YONGE/ MAJOR Mackenzie 2 bedroom house on a big lot. All appliances. Near GO Train. Available Immediately Tony 416-219-8660, 416-817-3269 BAYVIEW AND Major Mackenzie, three bedrooms bungalow, finished basement +two bedrooms, two bathrooms, main floor hardwood, appliances, parking and big deck, $1950, 647-632-8218.

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

NEWMARKET- 2 mins from hospital and Viva. Large, newly renovated room for rent. $550 (negotiable) includes cable, internet, laundry. 1 parking. No smoking/ pets. Looking for someone who is clean and responsible. November 1st. Please contact Rebecca at 905-836-3714.

HWY#7/ MCCOWAN Large room, TTC, shopping, laundry. Cable, internet. $540. utilities included. 1st/ last. 647-722-2285.

for Rent/Wanted

OFFICE / RETAIL Space for rent 15191 Yonge St., Aurora. 1600 sqft. $1600/ month. Call Ron 416-605-7457

Articles for Sale

GarageSales 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

HUGE & FINAL

GARAGE/CONTENTS SALE

31 Mayvern Cres. Richmond Hill, (Bathurst/Weldrick) Saturday and Sunday October 17th & 18th, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Really great pricing!! Snow tires on rims, lots of other tires and rims, complete sets of wheel covers, GM rally wheels for restorations from the 60’s/70’s. Power tools, lots of mechanic/hand tools. Garden tools/ furniture, ornaments, hoses, trimmers, wheel barrel, park bench and more! Plus a house full of furniture! Lots of other great items for everyone! Don’t miss out! P.S. 4 HIGHEND BYCYCLES.

Moving Sale Oct. 17th/18th 9am -2pm 29 Parsons Place Thornhill

Household items, Scooter for disabled, Wall unit and lots more!

MOVING SALE

tables, kitchen set, chairs, dressers, desk, dishes, silver tea set, pictures, other items.

112 Whitney Place Sat. Oct. 17th 9am - 5pm Contents Sale

Saturday & Sunday October 17, 18 and 24, 25 8am ~ 3pm Unionville Small to big household items, tools, art, collectibles, carpets & more.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday 10am-3pm Saturday & Sunday 8am-2pm 11 & 21 Marcus Court (Elgin Mills/ Bathurst area off Woodland Acres) Many new & used items

CONTENTS SALE Sat., October 17 8am ~ 4pm 205 Boake Trail Richmond Hill Furniture, small kitchen appliances and other items. For details or preview email creativeinhome solutions@ hotmail.com

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Mortgages/Loans

$$ CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT $$ High End Articles for Sale Barrister Bookcases: made at the turn of the 1800’s to 1900’s. Originally made from Stratford, ON, Hanover, ON; Newmarket, ON; plus 1 set from the USA. Antique Organ. Piano. Also Antique Collectibles of various kinds including Royal Doulton figurines, decorative glass, lead soldiers, & much more. Call Anna 705-790-9898, Barrie FREE CATALOGUE FROM HALFORD’S!! Over 4000 products: BUTCHER SUPPLIES, LEATHER & CRAFT SUPPLIES, TRAPS and WILDLIFE CONTROL PRODUCTS. 1-800-353-7864, email: order@halfordhide.com. Visit www.halfordsmailorder.com

OIL LAMPS c for sale. 6” up to 18” Approximately 130 lamps. 416-543-1686 Building Equipment/ Materials

Building Equipment/ Materials

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Real Estate Misc./Services

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Cemetery Plots

BURIAL PLOT for sale (below market value). Location: Highland Memorial Gardens (Don Mills/ Steeles). Contact: M. Wilson (905)508-8490

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Cleaning/Janitorial Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Mortgages/Loans

Music and Dancing Instruction

GUITAR LESSONS! All styles, ages and skill levels, in your home or mine. $15-half hour. $25-1 hour. First lesson is free! Call Andrew 647-992-9037.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of George Albert Ackehurst Date of Death August 9, 2014 WE, the undersigned, propose to distribute the assets of the Estate of George Albert Ackehurst, late of the Town of Richmond Hill in the Regional Municipality of York, Retired Director of Sales, and will be responsible only for claims of which we have notice and which are received by us on or before the 15th day of November, 2015. DATED at Richmond Hill this 15th day of October, 2015. William Stuart Ackehurst, Joan Elizabeth Ackehurst and Robert H. Blackburn, Estate Trustees, by their solicitor, Robert H. Blackburn, Q.C., 10800 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3E4

Cleaning/Janitorial

CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE. Reliable, honest. Quality work. Free estimates. Maple, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Downtown, North York. Call (647)206-1962

Flooring & Carpeting

HARDWOOD FLOOR & Tile. Experienced. Professional. Low prices. Free Estimates. We supply and install hardwood, laminate, tile, stairs, sand floors & painting. 647-786-6484 CARPET, LAMINATELinoleum. A1, sales, installation, repair, restretch. Seniors discount. For expert workmanship/ low rates, free estimate call (416)569-5606

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BUCKLES, Lola Marilyn

ARGUE, Gwendolyn R.

On Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 in her 84th year.

At Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the age of 87 years.

Lola, mother Marnee and Paddy Bruce.

of Susan and grandmother of

Friends may call at MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday, October 15th, 7-9 p.m. Service Friday, October 16th at 1:30 p.m. Donations may be made to Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill. Lola’s family extend their sincere thanks to the staff of Elginwood Longterm Care and Mackenzie Health for their care and dedication.

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wife moved around a lot, doing missionary work in the Caribbean and British Columbia, before settling down in Ontario. Eventually, in 1991, they moved to Hesperus, an elder community near Richmond Hill, where Kaz lived until his death. Doris died in 2006.

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he extraordinary life of Kazimierz Chomko ended Oct. 3 at age 103. His legacy, however, lives on. The Richmond Hill resident’s interesting and eclectic life began in Poland. By age 12 he left home to keep accounts for his aunt, who ran a cafe in Czerna Bialystock, in the east of Poland. Kaz, as his friends knew him, became a police officer. When the Second World War broke out, he served as a tank troop commander with the Canadian Army, where he made a pact with his men to kill no one, but only take prisoners. Twice during the war, he was captured and escaped. Anna Carling’s book about Kaz’s war years, titled Drop Your Weapons — the Kaz Chomko Story, was published in 2011, for Kaz’s 100th birthday. Not wanting to return to a communist Poland after the war, Kaz immigrated to Canada, where he first worked near Richmond Hill as a farm labourer. Later, he sold life insurance to loggers in Northern Ontario. It was during that time he met his wife, Doris, who was teaching in Timmins. In the early 1950s, the family moved to a small farm near Lake Ontario between Whitby and Ajax, where he grew strawberries and raspberries and later raised pigs. A

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When the Second World War broke, out he served as a tank troop commander with the Canadian Army, where he made a pact with his men to kill no one, but only take prisoners. Kazimierz Chomko. skilled carpenter, he built a house, barn and garage for the family, all of which stand today. In 1967, when a fall and injury meant he could no longer continue farming, the family moved to Oshawa, where Kaz sold real estate. He decided to retire and devote himself to helping run the St. Vincent de Paul’s Marygrove Camp for

disadvantaged girls. Later, Doris also retired and joined him at Marygrove in Penetanguishene. It was during this time when the Toronto Archdiocese started a program to train lay deacons. Doris encouraged Kaz to participate and helped him with his studies and homework. He was then about 65. After Kaz graduated, he and his

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“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.”

In 2014, the Civic Hero Award for Ward 4 was presented to Kaz by Vaughan council. He was recognized for his leadership, peacemaking and community volunteerism during his time as a soldier in the Polish Army, under the Canadian flag, and his years serving as a deacon and community volunteer. “Kazimierz Chomko is an individual that truly embodies the gracious character and genuine spirit

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of a civic hero, and we are very fortunate for the contributions he has made to the Vaughan community,” Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua said. “Mr. Chomko has taken the story of his life as a soldier, deacon and community volunteer and transformed it into a message of peace and hope that inspires us and enhances our sense of civic pride.” “Mr. Chomko is a true ambassador for peace and he is wonderful example of volunteerism,” said Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, who nominated him for the award. “He is dedicated to improving the community by helping students develop their literacy skills and he uses his message of peace to motivate others to remain actively involved in civic life.” The award is presented annually to one resident from each of Vaughan’s five wards. The awards recognize outstanding achievement and individual contributions to the community. Kaz is survived by his two sons, Richard and Robert, and by their wives, Elisabeth and Lisa, and their children, Sylvia, Erik, Jonathan, Katrina, Sarah, Dominic and Theresa, and great-grandchildren Rebecca and Jessica. Kaz’s funeral was Oct. 7 at St. Mary Immaculate Church in Richmond Hill and his body was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, next to that of Doris.

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