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at an event held to publicize an upcoming walk in her name. Mariano believes the family and the community have to look forward. “It is time to look at what has to be done to prevent these tragic incidents. It is time to find a cure for food allergies.” Mariano and city representatives are helping to promote a Walk for Andrea Oct. 2. Named for her

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Kristina Mariano loved her sister Andrea so much, she would shout in the halls “I love you Andrea” to her little sister when they both attended the same high school. “She would absolutely hate it, but I didn’t care. I loved telling her I loved her (and embarrassing her was a plus, too)” Mariano said last

week at Markham’s Civic Centre. Andrea, a first-year university student from Thornhill, died after drinking a smoothie on campus at Queen’s University last year. The smoothie contained either dairy or peanut products, both of which caused her severe allergic reactions. “The community lost this intelligent, kind young woman with an incredibly bright future,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti,

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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

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[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 smalltown community, and did not start using those pronouns right away. Now Vandikas is more comfortable using fae (for 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

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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. 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 postsecondary schools ask students to indicate their preferred gender pronoun when they introduce themselves. Some go further, allowing students to register their pronouns in 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 “It’s a way to get people to see that you shouldn’t assume,” she said. “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.” Next week: Part 2, Blurring lines between male and female

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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LANGUAGE MATTERS: When gender collides with words

How to be gender sensitive • If you are uncertain about the gender identity of another person and have to refer to them in the third person, use they or them. • It is OK to politely ask which gender pronoun a person prefers. • If someone explains they are a trans woman, do not use masculine pronouns. • If someone explains they are a trans man, do not use feminine pronouns. • If you work in an office that has intake forms, include X or Other (if you must collect information about gender — but consider that you may not actually need it). • Make sure there are gender-neutral bathroom options in your place of work. - Sheila Cavanagh, assoc. professor, York University

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dairy, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts. Jaya asked her mother recently: “Why do I have food allergies? It makes me feel sad and left out.” The young girl loved playing soccer this summer, but couldn’t attend the end-of-year celebration because pizza was served, her parents said. Peter Deboran is on the committee organizing the Walk for Andrea, along with his wife and members of the Mariano family. Health care providers have traditionally focused their work on a child’s physical reaction to an aller-

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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 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. 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. We have had the privilege of helping 215 children from Richmond Hill and Vaughan, representing 86 families. We gave out backpacks,

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I wonder why our premier has not addressed the same issues in her own province? If reports from the census that we completed recently are similar to those in B.C., it will show that some of the most expensive real estate in York Region gives evidence that residents must be living in poverty according to the lack of income they report on tax returns. Many properties are registered as being owned by students attending school here, while parents operate businesses abroad. All the while funneling money into Canada to “support” the student and other family living here. While property taxes are paid, little to no income tax is paid, because the student is in the lowest tax tier. We all know income taxes pay for infrastructure, health care and social programs. Canadian politicians need to address these issues.

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features that make the Bolt EV a great package for any driver. Canadian Bolt EV pricing will be announced later this year. When the Bolt EV arrives at select Canadian Chevrolet dealerships at the beginning of 2017, Chevrolet will offer a flavour of electrification to meet any customer’s needs. Whether it’s the pure electric Bolt EV, the Chevrolet Volt or the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Chevrolet dealerships are full of affordable options for an efficient and engaging driving experience.

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The fourth generation Kia Rio will make its world debut next week at the 2016 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris. The Rio is the Korean manufacturer’s global best-selling model, with more than 473,000 sold around the world in 2015, accounting for 16 per cent of Kia’s annual sales. The 2017 Rio will offer B-segment buyers a compelling package, with an attractive new design, high practicality and convenience, class-first safety technology, new connectivity features and more engaging ride and handling. Designed and engineered to meet the needs and desires of a wider range of buyers, the new Rio will play an increasingly important role in the Kia model line-up. The Rio will have the most spacious cabin and one of the highest boot capacities (325 litres) of any car in its class when it goes on sale, with practicality a key focus for the Rio’s development and engineering teams. An increasing customer appetite for downsized, turbocharged engines has

|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016

Kia Rio readies for Paris

The Rio, Kia’s global bestseller, debuting next week at the Paris Motor Show, features new technologies and connectivity features including Android and Apple smartphone integration.

led to the adoption of Kia’s latest threecylinder 1.0-litre T-GDI (turbo gasoline direct injection) engines. The lightweight and compact new engine was introduced for

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Health Minister Philpott pays back $4,600 in travel expenses

The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016 |

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BY ALI RAZA

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Markham-Stouffville MP and federal health minister Jane Philpott has reimbursed taxpayers $4,600. The reimbursement followed a disclosure from her office that the minister had paid thousands to a Toronto-based limousine company owned by a Liberal supporter who canvassed for the minister in the last election. But the minister’s office has gone above and beyond bare requirements to determine which expenses would not be seen as “fair and reasonable” by constituents. “In all these cases, the rules were being followed,” said Philpott’s director of communications David Clements. “This is a case of the office going back and looking at every single expense related to travel and hospitality. The minister made a decision that there some

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things she thought better to pay for herself.” Among those expenses are $720 for the use of an airport lounge for flights between Toronto and Ottawa, a Nexus pass for accelerated border crossings between Canada and the United States for $178.24 and a secure suitcase that did not comply with RCMP standards for ministers for $202.87. Combined with the $3,703.59 she owed for the two days of car service in the GTA, the total reimbursement stands at $4,604.70. The use of the car service is under investigation by the ethics commissioner. Clements says the minister is “looking forward” to moving through the process. “I think it’s been a humbling experience for the office,” Clements said. “The minister is a new minister, this is a new government and I think at the end of the day it’s an important reminder that this is not just about following the rules but applying those additional tests.”

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We need your help. Victim Services of York Region is a non-profit, charitable agency that works in partnership with York Regional Police and the OPP to provide 24-hour emotional support and practical assistance to persons victimized by crime or tragic circumstance. We support short-term needs and provide referrals and community resources for continued support. Please call us to learn about volunteer opportunities. PHONE: 905-953-5363 EMAIL: victimservices@yrp.ca

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REGIONAL ISSUES

York Region collisions most common during Friday evening rush hour, report says You are more likely to get into a traffic accident on a regional road in York on a Friday between September and February between 5 and 6 p.m. than at any other time. That is one of the findings contained in the region’s new 2016 annual traffic safety report. Overall, the most common accidents are rear-end collisions at signalized intersections, the report said. “Most collisions are as a result of someone’s improper driving or driving inattentively,” it said. “As has been the case in years past, the majority of high-collision intersections are situated on high-volume roads such as Hwy. 7, Rutherford Road, Major Mackenzie Drive and Yonge Street.” About 3.35 million trips are made on regional roads daily and more than six billion are made each year. The number of collisions on the region’s 4,100 kilometres of roads dropped by 13 per cent between 2013 and 2015. There were 9,581 collisions in 2013, which decreased to 8,329 in

Police believe early-morning robberies in Markham, Vaughan linked Four men are sought in connection with two convenience story robberies that took place early Monday morning. The first incident took place at 1:30 a.m. in the area of Steeles Avenue East and Warden Avenue in Markham. Four suspects, one armed with a handgun, entered the store and demanded cash. The employee didn’t immediately comply and was assaulted. The suspects took some cash and fled on foot. The employee was treated for minor injuries. The second incident took place at 2:40 a.m. in the area of Steeles Avenue West and Bathurst Street in Vaughan.

2014 and to 8,303 in 2015. The number of fatal collisions jumped from 14 in 2013 to 19 in 2014 before falling to 13 last year, which was a 10-year low. Three pedestrians and three cyclists were killed in traffic collisions last year. The number of collisions on regional roads involving injuries dropped from 2,293 in 2013 to 2,194 in 2014 and to 2,101 in 2015. Between 2013 and 2015, the number of collisions involving pedestrians climbed 6 per cent to 169 last year, while the number of collisions involving cyclists dropped six per cent to 98 last year. Last year, Major Mackenzie Drive at the Hwy. 400 off-ramp in Vaughan had the single largest number of collisions on a regional road, with 59 accidents. In 2014, the worst site for collisions was Hwy. 7 and Jane Street, where there were 67. In 2013, Hwy. 7 and Weston Road, where there were 77 collisions, was the worst location. After an unusual 16 per cent spike in collisions in 2010, there has been a decreasing trend in accidents despite increasing traffic volumes, the report said. Four suspects, one armed with a sharp, knife-like object, took cash and lottery tickets and were seen getting into an older-model vehicle turning onto Steeles. The suspects’ descriptions in both robberies were similar and York Regional Police believe the incidents are linked. The suspects are all described as black men ages 20 to 30 years old who were wearing dark clothing and face masks. One suspect has a muscular build and was wearing dark gloves and carrying a sharp weapon – possibly a knife. Another suspect was carrying a silver handgun. A third suspect is described as five-feet, 11-inches tall. Anyone with information can contact York Police at 1-866-8765423, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips.

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York Region released the findings from its 2016 annual traffic safety report.

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|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016

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Thornhill Federal Liberal Riding Association town hall meeting on electoral reform WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: North Thornhill Community Centre, 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Thornhill Vaughan CONTACT: Esther Filer, 416-801-3109, https:// www.canada.ca/en/campaign/electoralreform/learn-about-canadian-federal-electoral-reform/electoral-systems-factsheet. html., esther@thefilers.com COST: Free Come out and let your opinions be heard. Community input will be submitted to the federal democratic reform committee by Sept. 30. Guest speaker is Peter Russell, professor emeritus, of the University of Toronto, who is an expert on electoral reform.

Saturday, Sept. 24

Women’s Association Fall Rummage Sale WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. CONTACT: Church office, 905884-4211, rhpreschurch@hotmail.com The Women’s Association of Richmond Hill Presyterian Church will hold its fall rummage sale Sept. 24 in William Wallace Memorial Hall from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Treasurers of all kinds to be found from clothing, white elephant items, toys, books, household items and jewelry. Meditation Class WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Cham Shan Temple, 7254 Bayview Ave., Thornhill, Ksitigarbha Hall 2nd floor CONTACT: Tom, 647-984-0068, tomcheung88@gmail.com COST: Free A free meditation class for beginners which is organized by Cham Shan Temple.

Community Calendar 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. Dinner served 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. 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.

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.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

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 Newcomers will benefit from learning what they can expect, and what their rights are when renting. Provided by the Community Legal Clinic of York Region. Arabic Interpretation provided. First Link Memory Cafe at Mosaic WHEN: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Mosaic Home Care & Community Resource Centre, 2900 Steeles Ave. E., Suite 218, Thornhill CONTACT: 905-597-7000, info@mosaichomecare.com COST: Free Share your stories and socialize with others. Meet the last Tuesday of every month, September to November. Mosaic is located in The Shops on Steeles and 404, suite 218.Are you interested in memory-related

issues? This event is for individuals who have been diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s disease and/or related dementia, their care partners, as well as those who worry about memory problems. Socialization and information networking for care partners. To register, phone 905-597-7000, ext.223.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

Confidential Refugee Law Advice WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, 9325 Yonge Street CONTACT: Silvana Fejzolli, 905-508-5018, , mailbox@clcyr. on.ca COST: Free

15 Syrian refugees can obtain free, confidential legal advice provided by the Community Legal Clinic of York Region. Interpretation is available. For an appointment call 905-508-5018

|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016

Thursday, Sept. 22

Writing Circle with Michelle Scott, Peer Recovery Facilitator WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Thornhill Community Centre Library, 7755 Bayview Ave. CONTACT: Natalia, 905-8866632, info@edoyr.com COST: Free In a safe and supportive atmosphere we will explore the medium of poetry and lyric writing as a form of expression and exploration. All are welcome. Registration is required; you must be referred to the arts program by either Eating Disorders of York Region’s Riverwalk Wellness Centres and/or Addiction Services for York Region. For details and to register visit www.edoyr. com/expressive-and-therapeutic-art

❚ Calendar listings: note to our readers The yorkregion.com events calendar is a popular online feature where users can post, review and share events happening in their communities. It’s free to use. And now we’re officially extending this capability to our Liberal print readers. How are we doing this? By making sure all events submitted to the online calendar will be considered for print publication. If you have events to share, all that’s required is for you to register as a community contributor at yorkregion.com. If you haven’t done so yet, it’s the ‘SIGNUP’ button in the top right corner of the website. Registering will allow you to post, edit and share your events online. Please note that for print publication of events, this method will replace the current method of email submission.

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By Sam Potter IF YOU suffer from low back pain and sciatica, you are one of over 2 million adults in the Canada with this often crippling spinal condition. Shooting, stabbing and burning pains from the low back, sometimes with additional pain through the buttocks and down the legs are all symptoms of a pinched nerves often called “sciatica”. In severe cases, it can lead to muscle wasting, numbness and constant tingling down to the tip of the toes. Left untreated, the intense pain can rapidly wear you down and drain the joy out of life. That is, until now... Recent advances in the treatment of sciatica and lower back pain have led to the development and huge success of Advanced Structural Correction Technique. The excellent results of chiropractic treatment have been published in major medical journals. With great success rates, some back surgeons and medical doctors are recommending their patients try this treatment first before having back surgery. In Thornhill, you can try Advanced Structural Correction Spinal Care at the Thornhill Family Chiropractic – the office of low back pain and sciatica relief Chiropractors Dennis Stathopulos, D.C. and Leon Paschalidis, D.C.

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Barry Fish and I have co-authored four books relating to wills and inheritance. Two of our books, Where There’s An Inheritance and The Wills Lawyers, share stories from inside our world of wills and estates. Some of the stories will shock you, some will touch your heart and others may bring a smile to your face. I would like to share an inheritance joke and two inheritance related stories which we included in our books. 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!” Now having captured the attention of this gorgeous woman, Trevor asked her if he could have her phone number. “No,” she replied “But can I have your father’s number?” 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

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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 GRAVE his inheritance until he was 60. 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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Marco Muzzo leaving court in April. Muzzo pleaded guilty in February to four counts of impaired driving causing death and two counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Muzzo, who was also banned from driving for 12 years, is eligible to apply for full parole after having served one-third of his sentence — in about three years. In a hearing last February, Muzzo told the court, “I’m truly sorry… from the bottom of my heart. I stand here... with great remorse. I’ve listened to the catastrophic consequences of my actions. I’m at a loss for words and in constant search for the right way to express my sorrow. There are no actions that can ever change what happened.” It was revealed in court, that on Sept. 27, while driving back from Pearson Airport after arriving by private jet from an event in Miami, he drove with a blood alcohol concentration nearly three times the legal limit. When he slammed into the Neville-Lake van at an intersection in Vaughan, he was going 85 km/ hr despite applying his foot on the brakes 3.7 seconds before impact, according to police reports. “I want my kids back, I want my dad back, I want my life back, I want to be a mom again,” Jennifer Neville-Lake said to Muzzo on the stand in February. “Because of your selfish actions I don’t have anyone left to call me mom, not one left, you killed all my babies... My life is hell on Earth, because of you.” — With files from the Toronto Star, Jeremy Grimaldi and Chris Simon

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Nearly a year to the day after their three children and grandfather were killed in a horrific drunk-driving accident in Vaughan, the Neville-Lake family’s multi-million dollar lawsuit against the family of the man at the wheel has been revealed. King Township resident Marco Muzzo was convicted and jailed for 10 years last March for the Sept. 27, 2015, crash that killed Daniel, 9, Harrison, 5, and Milly Neville-Lake, 2, along with their 65-year-old grandfather Gary Neville. Also badly injured in the crash were the grandmother of the children, Neriza Neville, and their great-grandmother Josefina Frias. Now, court records reveal the Neville-Lake family is suing Muzzo and his family’s wealthy drywall/development business for $22.5 million in compensation. The suit was filed by Neriza Neville as well as Edward Lake and Jennifer Neville-Lake, parents of the children, in addition to their uncle Jonathan Neville and aunt Josephine Neville. “The plaintiffs state that the defendant, Marco Muzzo, has behaved with high-handedness and with disdain for the rights of the plaintiffs,” says a statement of claim. “The plaintiffs further state that the defendant, Marco Muzzo, was conscious of the probable consequences of his carelessness and was indifferent or worse, to the danger of injury or death to the occupants of the Neville-Lake vehicle.” None of the allegations have been proved in court. The family says their “lives have been, remains and will be significantly impaired” and that the loss of their family members has affected their ability to earn a livelihood and means they will continue to require treatment, according to the statement of claim. Steven Stieber, lawyer for Muzzo and the family business Marel Contractors, told the Star that a statement of defence will be filed soon “accepting responsibility and not casting blame or fault on anyone else.” He said the defendants hope to resolve the matter of compensation in the near future.

|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016

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OCTOBER 3 & 4th, 2016 VAUGHAN ROOM 10am - 7:00pm ** Free Parking ** Guest Services Agents *Sales Associates *Catering Associates *Restaurant Servers *Restaurant Bartenders *Banquet Servers *Banquet Bartenders *Banquet Cashiers *Starbucks Baristas *Housekeeping *Club Concierge *Health Club Attendants *Bell Desk *Dishwashers

www.sheratonparkway.com www. bestwesternparkway.com 600 Highway 7 East Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week. Reliable vehicle required

Tired of working for someone else & having limited income? Join Us For – The Real World of Real Estate

September 26th or 28th June 27th or 29th Newmarket or Thornhill locations Bradford or Richmond Hill locations

• Learn skills • Win prizes • Fun carrier events • Bonus point program

Topics

For door-to-door newspaper delivery 1 day per week.

*How do you get started? *Money required to start *How much money can you make? *Large ofﬁce vs. small ofﬁce *Are we the company for you? *Part time vs. Full time

Call 1-855-853-5613

Hear about all of our training programs. Seating is limited – please call to reserve your space

Twin Hills Ford Lincoln Ltd.

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

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THE WOOD GUY FIREWOOD Quality, mixed, seasoned hardwood. 12” & 16” pick up or delivery. Call or text 905-955-5044

| The Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016

Classifieds

Apartments, Condos 21 For Sale

The Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016 |

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

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

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

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

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. All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. 905-615-8349 or 416-666-2010

NOW HIRING

All Garbage Removal! Home/ Business. Fast Same day! 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

Tenders

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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 AND Repairs. Interior and Exterior. Home and OfďŹ ce. 25 Years Experience. Free Estimates. Call John 416-875-0774

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68 Maroon Drive richmond hill 4 Bedroom, 2 Storey Home with Hardwood and Ceramic Floors Throughout. 9 Ft. Ceilings. Professional Finished Bsmt with Potential Second Kit. Stone Driveway & Walkways, Patio. Lots of Potlights Inside. Extensive Landscaping. Call Deborah Today!

broker

647-888-9727

99 Wheeler Cres., stouffville

Brenda Roulston-McLay Sales Representative

416-324-2626

103 BEVERLEY GLEN BLVD (BathuRst & CENtRE st) Spectacular 4,250 Sq.Ft, Residence In Prestigious Thornhill Neighbourhood. 5 Bedrooms, 4 Newly Renovated Baths, Grand 2 Storey Foyer, Rod Iron Spiral Staircase, Huge Modern Kitchen W/Ext. Granite Tops, Sunken Living Room, Separate Large Dining Room & Family Room W/Modern Gas Fireplace, W/O To Patio & Fully Fenced Yard. Walk To Shops, Restaurants & Transit. $1,895,000

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|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, September 22, 2016

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Pride of Ownership shows in this Immaculate home on sought after street in Markham Village ! Spectacular renovated Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with Centre Island, soft close custom cabinets, built-in Fridge, Quartz counters+++ Potlights & crown moulding throughout main floor, oak staircase, Hardwood in Living, Dining, Family Rooms & hallways. All bathrooms have been updated with heated floors in the master ensuite! Direct access to the house from the garage, EGDO+2 remotes. Beautifully finished basement great for entertaining. Professionally landscaped & private backyard. True definition of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Turn Keyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home! See www.14McCarty.info for details.

Need room to grow? Look no further! This 4+1, 3900+ sq ft Executive home is nestled in a family friendly neighborhood. Enjoy quiet time in the formal living room or spend family time in the heart of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen overlooking the family room. Retreat to the master bedroom & relax in the soaker tub, or read a book on the window bench overlooking the pool sized private yard. Loft is massive with 4 piece bath and can be used as 5th BR, media or play room. There is no shortage of closets & storage. See www.99Wheeler.info for more details.

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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▲

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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▲

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CLEAROUT CASH

4,000

FINANCE CASH

6,000

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800

ON 2016 ROGUE S FWD

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(905) 780-7771

MARTINGROVE

11667 Yonge St. (Just N. Of Elgin Mills)

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www.altagroup.ca

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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.