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SILVER SMILE Smiling Thornhill rhythmic gymnast Patricia Bezzoubenko waves to the appreciative Pan Am crowd Monday from the podium, as she is presented with a silver medal for Canada in the clubs competition. For more on her double medal efforts this week, and her York Region teammates, see page 3. For photos of the competitions, go to yorkregion.com and click on photogalleries.

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Markham’s compliance audit committee has rejected applications for compliance audits against Councillor Alan Ho, former Thornhill councillor Howard Shore and Raj Subramaniam. Ho, the only one of the three who was elected in last fall’s municipal election, was also audited after the 2010 vote, after a complaint was filed by Jim Kwan who was runner-up in Ho’s ward. That audit found Ho had a number of breaches, but he was ultimately cleared by the audit committee. This time, resident Joyce Ramer requested the audit. One of the reasons given was because Ho had held a press conference announcing his candidacy on May 7, which was before officially

filing his nomination papers on May 16. “The expenses ... for the press conference, would have been part of the expenses for his candidacy,” Ramer said during the July 20 committee meeting. She also complained that he had some misleading election signs and unclaimed expenses related to signs and T-shirts. Ho was represented by Jack Siegel, who addressed the issues, including the press conference. He said Ramer did not actually identify which section of the act was contravened by Ho, and the application did not raise any expense issues. “We’ve raised them in the interest of identifying expenses, in the interest in full disclosure and transparency in this process,” said Siegel.

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“Because something was identified that perhaps wasn’t exactly as an ideal mapping out of the campaign.” The application only noted there was a press conference, he said. “My submission is simply that you can say anything you want, you have charter protected free speech here. What you can’t do is incur an election expense,” he said. “It does seem maybe there is a dispute about the amount, money was spent by a volunteer arguably on behalf of Mr. Ho for this event.” That volunteer was Ho’s friend Simon Ip, who according to a written submission given to the committee by Ho, arranged the press conference See SAME, page 5.

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Thornhill rhythmic gymnast Patricia Bezzoubenko (above) wows both the judges and the crowd with her Pan Am routine Monday. She earned an individual bronze medal and a silver with her York Region teammates (in action below).

to prepare for two more World Cup events in Hungary and Russia and Whelan is training for the World Championships in Germany coming up in September. Bezzoubenko, 18, was the top goldmedal-winning athlete from any sport or country at the 2014 Commonwealth

Games, where she earned six medals, five of them gold. The emerging star splits her time between Toronto and Moscow, where she trains with members of the Russian national team. - with files by Michael Hayakawa

When Jordan Belchos rollerbladed his way to Canada’s lone medal in roller sports at the 2015 Pan American Games — a bronze in the 10,000-metre points race Monday — he pointed out were it not for speed skating, a trip to the medal podium might not have happened. The 26-year-old former Thornhill resident, who made his Pan Am Games debut, revealed his time as a member of the Markham Speed Skating Club was instrumental in the success he’s attained in roller blading. He took up inline blading before donning a pair of skates when he was just seven years old. “My training for speed skating was what gave me the confidence to believe I had a shot to medal in that race,” said Belchos, who currently resides in Calgary, where he’s a student at the University of Alberta. Having competed in the World Inline Championships twice as a junior, Belchos said his interest in speed skating started in 2005, when he was recruited by the Own the Podium Program to convert to long track speed skating. That move proved to be fortuitous, as Belchos has skated his way to medals at the World Cup level, finishing third at the 2012-13 ISU Speed Skating Mass Start World Cup. First joining the Markham Speed Skating Club in 2005, Belchos remains a member to this day and was quick to offer thanks: “They’ve always been so supportive and I’ve always been so proud to be a member of the Markham Speed Skating Club,” he said.

Thornhill’s Patricia Bezzoubenko was among the York Region athletes who had Canadian Pan Am gymnastics fans on their feet during the individual club and ribbon finals Monday. Bezzoubenko set the bar high, being the first on the mat for the club routines. Her sequence costume enhanced her seemingly effortless movements, tumbles and pivots, all done while tossing the baton. Among her impressive moves was balancing the club on her foot, tossing it into the air, pivoting and catching the apparatus. Not only was she a crowd pleaser, but the judges awarded her the silver medal, with a score of 15.93. “I felt a little nervous performing in front of so many Canadians, but I just let go and gave it my all,” Bezzoubenko said after her performance. While she didn’t rank as high in the individual ribbon performance, taking fourth place with a score of 15.3, she said she is still proud of all of her performances. Her score was changed from 15.25 following an inquiry from her coach. Bezzoubenko said her objective was to continue to make inroads each day when she competes and was quick to praise the supportive audience in spurring her on. “We have to try every day to be better than yesterday,” she said. “I’m really proud of my performance today. I felt like I had good energy from the audience.” The crowd was especially pleased with her ribbon waves, circles and snakes and the split balance stance touching her toe to her head, which demonstrates tremendous flexibility and strength. While Aurora gymnast Carmen Whelan, who trains in Newmarket, didn’t bring home any hardware, she is grateful for the experience and to show Canada what she can do on home soil. Her final score was 13.73, placing her sixth. “I think it was good for my first time,” Whelan said. “It was an amazing experience.” Bezzoubenko also won an individual bronze medal in the all-around competition Saturday, while Whelan placed sixth. Team Canada, including Richmond Hill’s Maya Kojevnikov and twin sisters Anjelika and Victoria Reznik from Vaughan, earned a bronze for their spectacular performance that displayed impeccable precision, imaginative apparatus tosses and a lift. The Canadian team also won bronze in group ribbons Sunday. Canada placed fifth in the all-around group competition Saturday. In the hoop event, Bezzoubenko placed ninth and didn’t qualify for Sunday’s final, while Whelan placed 5th. In ball, which also took place Sunday, Bezzoubenko placed seventh and Whelan, fourth. There will be no rest for the two York Region athletes, as Bezzoubenko begins

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NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Proposed Collector Street between Huntington Road and Regional Road 27 West Vaughan Employment Area – Block 59 STUDY PROCESS The City of Vaughan and the Block 59 Landowners Group as co-proponents have completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify a preferred solution and design for a proposed east-west collector street extending from the intersection of Trade Valley Drive and Huntington Road and connecting to the intersection of Martin Grove Road and Regional Road 27 in support of development of Block 59 in the West Vaughan Employment Area. The study has been conducted in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘C’ projects, as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007 and 2011), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Public and external agency consultations were key components of this study. Public Information Centres (PIC) were held on June 17, 2014, December 2, 2014 and March 12, 2015, providing the public and interested stakeholders with the opportunity to meet with the Project Team and to discuss and comment on the problem and opportunity, alternative solutions, evaluation criteria, environmental considerations/impacts, design options, and mitigation measures. The Municipal Class EA study has identified a preferred preliminary design of the proposed east-west collector road through Block 59 to connect Huntington Road with Regional Road 27. The preliminary road design will accommodate four lanes of traffic and include active transportation facilities. It will be constructed at-grade, with bridges across both the Rainbow and Robinson Creeks, and traverse beneath the future provincial Highway 427 extension and associated transitway.

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The principal of St. Elizabeth Catholic High School’s summer school sent out a letter to parents Monday after the attempted mugging of a student outside of Promenade Mall. “The student is safe and York Regional Police as well as the summer school administrative team are extensively involved in investigating this case and in ensuring student safety,” the letter from Principal John Babic said. The letter goes on to say: “If a student leaves the campus to go to the Promenade Mall, they do so at their own risk”. The male student got off of a bus near the school before 8 a.m. Monday and walked to the mall. He went inside for a short time, then left the mall and noticed someone following him. A man in his early to mid 20s pulled out a knife and asked for money, police said. The attempted robbery was interrupted when other people noticed the suspect. The man ran away. Nothing was taken and there were no injuries. The suspect has a medium build, is fiveft.-eight inches tall and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black track pants. The investigation is ongoing, said York Region Police Const. Andy Pattenden.

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Same residents filed complaint against Shore and volunteered with Ho before and during his campaign. “There is no beating around the bush, the press conference took place before he registered as a candidate,” said Siegel. “If expenses were incurred, if these are attributable to his campaign, they were incurred contrary to the Act. And that would be a concern.” And while he said the conference was a mistake, these expenses did not affect the election, give Ho an unfair advantage or bring him over his expense limit. During the lengthy discussions, Siegel also questioned if taxpayer money should be spent on an audit, noting the last time Ho was audited it cost the city $29,000. Ho also addressed a few questions himself, but he appeared to struggle to give straight answers, which frustrated some members of the committee, but in the end they rejected the application. Former councillor Shore also faced the committee. During a June 30 meeting, four applications were filed against him by residents Marilyn Ginsburg, Gerald Diner, Ricardo Mashregi and Paul J. Glionna. Gilonna filed on behalf of the same group of residents who filed a complaint against Shore to the integrity commissioner earlier this year. The four applications were treated as one by the audit committee. In the application, the residents said they believed Shore had unclaimed expenses from his election campaign that would have put him over his spending limit of $31,979.

Shore claimed just under that amount. “I believe there were numerous expenses as described under section 67 of the Municipal Elections Act that would put him well over his spending limit,” the complaint read. According to the report, some of the events, such as the Movie in the Park, were not claimed. However, the integrity commissioner had concluded it was a campaigning event. The residents wanted to see Shore claim the costs, which included the movie rental, the giant screen, free ice cream and entertainment. They also wanted Shore to claim other advertising, sponsorships and campaign contributions. According to the meeting’s minutes, Siegel, who was also Shore’s agent, said the audit process was not for a code of conduct violation and it was not to discuss the integrity commissioner’s report. He said the events mentioned by the applicants, such as the Movie in the Park, were reoccurring events and not campaign events. He said the costs of an audit were high to prosecute the minor alleged contravention, which did not meet the threshold test that is outlined in the Act. The committee decided that the applications for a compliance audit of Shore’s election campaign finances should be rejected. The committee also decided to reject the application of a compliance audit against Subramaniam made by Councillor Colin Campbell. For copies of the reports or minutes, visit markham.ca

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Keenan Sprague LLB Keenan is a lawyer with Boland Howe LLP, Trial Lawyers for the Injured, and can be reached at 905.841.5717 www.bolandhowe.com Canadian Lawyer Magazine has recognized BolandHowe as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury law firms in Canada.

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May was treated to a “Scotsman ice cream float,” which is a mixture of ice cream and ginger beer. After May drank some of her float, she noticed a decomposed snail had poured out of the ginger beer bottle. She became ill and was later diagnosed with gastroenteritis, attributed to the snail. She sued the company that produced the beer and claimed £500 in damages. The law, as it stood, was against her. The beer company’s

lawyers relied on a wellestablished legal defense: May had no right to sue the beer company because she did not buy the bottle of beer directly from the manufacturer and therefore had no contract. They even had a case with similar facts to support them. The court had recently held that the beer company was not responsible when a dead mouse was found in its beer bottle. To quote Mr. Bumble in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, “If the law supposes that, then the law is an ass, an idiot!” Undeterred, May’s lawyers took her case all the way to the highest court, the House of Lords, arguing what is now unquestioned: a company should be held legally responsible if, through its negligence, its product causes harm to any consumer, not just those with contracts. After two days of argument, the House of Lords agreed that May had a right to sue the beer company for negligence, with or without a contract. The court stated “the rule that you are to love your neighbour becomes in law, you must not injure your neighbour”. Who is your neighbour? Anyone you reasonably expect that may be injured by your negligence. As intuitive as this outcome seems in retrospect, at the time it was groundbreaking. Before Donoghue, a person’s ability to sue

for personal injuries was hampered by a rigid set of archaic legal rules that conspired to prevent injured people from receiving compensation. Donoghue created a new general right for injured people to seek justice, and the case continues to serve as a foundational precedent in the field of personal injury law.

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Donoghue also demonstrates how lawyers who are prepared to take difficult cases to trial can make a positive difference for society as a whole. May was fortunate to have found a group of principled lawyers like that. After all, May could not afford to pay legal fees, and even swore an affidavit stating, “I am very poor. I am not worth five pounds in all the world.” At Boland Howe, we are most proud of our trial decisions that have changed the law for the better, such as: •making Ontario winter motorists safer, by causing winter road patrolling regulations to be improved (Thornhill v. Shadid); •expanding access to compensation for good Samaritans (Pelletier v. O.P.P.); •ensuring that landlords cannot contract out of their maintenance obligations with residential tenants (Taylor v. Allen); •forcing municipalities to pay more attention to poorly designed roadways (Roycroft v. Kyte). EW

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ears ago, my neighbour and I sat watching our then younger children run through the water sprinkler in her backyard, enjoying the sounds of their laughter and the soft droplets that the wind swept our way. Basking in the above average temperatures of June, she closed her eyes and said “ah, only two weeks to go.” “To what?” I enquired. “To no more early morning routines, school lunches, punctual 3 p.m. pick-ups and extracurricular activities. I can’t wait for school to end.” She echoed my sentiments. It’s not just kids who appreciate summer vacation, but many parents, too. Some parents look forward to the freedom of their kids being away at overnight camp. For others, it’s more about not having to get the kids up at a certain time, breakfasted and out the door. It’s about not having to do as much clock watching, about not having to conjure up interesting, healthy lunches and then despairing when they come home uneaten. It’s more about spending some quality family time together. For some families, day trips are the answer. A trip to African Lion Safari or to the zoo can be just the trick to bind a family unbound by too many individual activities throughout the year. Better yet, a weekend away camping or a few days at a resort or cottage can be the magical solution to relaxing after a stressful school year. Summer can be a time to linger over simple pleasures, such as board games (even though I admit to calling them “bored” games), playing frisbee or catch at the local park. It’s true that with all the pro-

Sara Dimerman Parenting columnist gramming and intense schedules that children — and their parents — manage all year, children often have a tough time transitioning from being busy every waking moment to taking on the slower, lazier pace of the summer. It may be for fear of their whining “I’m bored” that parents organize similar busy schedules during the summer. I recognize that not all parents have the luxury of hanging out with their children during the summer months, but for those of us fortunate to work part time or have summers off, it’s an opportunity to reconnect with our children. I’ve found that while some summer time planning is certainly warranted – three to four weeks of camp and a couple of weeks of family time, it’s great to leave half of the school summer break for kids to relax and invent ways to entertain themselves. And then, just when you and they get the hang of lazy days and perfect the art of doing nothing in particular, it’s time to begin counting down the days to the start of another school year.

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We are writing to express our disappointment that the new hospital will not have a Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Statistics show heart attack is the number 1 killer in North America; we in Vaughan are part of that statistic. I am a heart attack survivor as recently as July 2014. However, my younger brother did not survive his ordeal the same summer. He went to Etobicoke Osler Hospital and had a heart attack while in emergency. Staff tried to revive him many times, however, there was nothing they could do except to transfer him to Brampton Hospital ... he died on the way. What a tragic time for our family. Results may have been different if Etobicoke had a cardiac cath lab. This letter voices our concern of the importance of a cath lab for Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital. Millions are being spent to build this magnificent hospital, only to lack facilities to care for the number 1 killer. Plans have been made to

accommodate other services that are non life-threatening, instead of the most time sensitive heart wing. Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital being associated with Sunnybrook Hospital does not help with time restrictions when a heart attack is happening. It seems to us that the lives of Vaughan residents are not important to the politicians or administrators who are planning this new hospital. Concerning the April 2015 information meeting, we feel the meeting was rushed and residents were not allowed to express their concerns. It seemed organizers had an agenda and nothing else mattered. We wanted to bring this issue up, however, time was not given to pursue the issue. We believe that the heart cath lab was not considered to be an important issue by all levels of government. We are very disappointed and are prepared to push our agenda forward by starting a petition towards this goal.

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What happened to pride of ownership? What happened to pride of ownership? I have been a Unionville resident for more than 25 years and have always been so proud to call Unionville my home. Properties were maintained and lawns manicured. However, in the recent past things have drastically changed. Houses are being bought and sold, “for lease” signs appear and many properties are left abandoned. Lawns and gardens are growing wild and pride of ownership seems to have gone by the wayside. For me, it’s such a troubling sign and a very slippery slope.

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|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, July 23, 2015

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Roy Foss asks all customers to read the fine print. Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. All sale prices listed are plus HST and licensing only. Offers subject to change without notice. 20% of MSRP cash discounts are available only on select Vehicle Lines and specific vehicles as identified by a list from General Motors, individual dealers are not able to substitute or change the vehicles on their list. This discount is for cash purchase only, it is not combinable with any other program, rebate or discount with the Exception of GM (Visa) points. Discount calculation is done by GM. MSRP minus Freight X.20 = cash discount. Sale prices are MSRP including Freight and Air excise Tax less calculated cash discount. Advertised 20% of MSRP sale prices include Dealer Admin and Omvic Fee. Customers who do not choose a vehicle on the 20% of MSRP discount list, may take advantage of all regular incentives and discounts that they qualify for (including 0% finance or lease on select 2015 model lines). See Foss.ca/20percent for the complete list of available vehicles in this promotion. See dealer for complete program details. Customers who purchase or lease a new or pre-owned, in-stock vehicle between Thursday July 23th through Saturday July 25th (and take delivery by July 31st, 2015) will be able to spin and win on our prize wheel. ML-20150722RFM

The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, July 23, 2015 |

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INCLUDES: HOOD DEFLECTOR, BODY SIDE MOULDINGS, CARGO AREA LINER (VALUE UP TO $1000.00) Present this coupon at the time of purchase, lease, or finance of a new or pre-owned Toyota from Richmond Hill Toyota, and receive a free Toyota Accessory Package. May be used in conjunction with other finance, lease and cash incentives. Limit one coupon per purchase. Some exceptions may apply. See Richmond Hill Toyota for details. Valid from 23/07/15 to 25/07/15

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2015 Corolla LE lease for 188 + HST per month = 212.44 for 60 months with 2234 + HST down payment = 2787.86 including 1st payment, and a lease end value purchase option of 8383 + HST. Total lease obligation = 15,270.82 ($500 Lease Assist applied). 2015 Camry LE lease for 248 + HST per month = 280.24 for 60 months with 1904 + HST down payment = 2432 including 1st payment, and a lease end value purchase option of 10,363 + HST. Total lease obligation = 18,966.18. ($500 Lease Assist applied). 2015 RAV4 FWD LE lease for 248 + HST per month = 280.24 for 60 months with 2136 + HST down payment = 2694.73 including 1st payment, and a lease end value purchase option of 10,964 + HST. Total lease obligation = 19,228.89 ($250 Lease Assist applied) While supplies last. Programs can change at any time. Shorter lease and finance terms are available. Qualified customers O.A.C. Cash rebates on Corolla, RAV4, and Camry are for Cash Purchases only and cannot be combined with promotional interest rates.

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT Class Environmental Assessment Study

Bayview Avenue

Three young Thornhill entrepreneurs are pursuing their dreams this summer. These young people are part of Summer Company, an annual program run by the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure. The program provides hands-on business mentoring to young entrepreneurs. The three Thornhill entrepreneurs participating within the Vaughan group are: Daniel Kantor, Sandra Sinayuk and Alexander Cieslak.

Don’t miss these flyers in today’s Liberal! Inserts for Thursday July 23, 2015 COPPA’S FRESH MARKET ATMOSPHERE FGL SPORTS BEST BUY BRICK MATTRESS CANADIAN TIRE CORBEIL IDA FOOD BASICS FORTINO’S FRESHCO SOBEY’S GOLF TOWN HOME DEPOT HOME HARDWARE HOME OUTFITTERS KITCHEN & BATH INC LASTMANS BAD BOY LEE VALLEY TOOLS LEON’S LISTENUP! CANADA LOBLAWS LONGO’S

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The study will review the growth along Bayview Avenue and potential improvements needed to accommodate the existing and future transportation needs along the corridor.

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The study is being conducted in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule C projects as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.

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The process will deﬁne the current Study Area and future transportation problems Steeles Avenue including public consultations, a review of alternative solutions and design concepts. Input from the public is important to make sure comments from residents and affected groups in the study area are documented and reviewed. As the study progress, upcoming engagement information will be promoted in this newspaper and on york.ca/ea To submit a comment, question or for more information, please contact: Mark Nykoluk, P.Eng., PMP Senior Project Manager The Regional Municipality of York Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75938 Email: roads.ea@york.ca Personal information submitted (e.g., name, address and phone number) is collected, maintained and disclosed under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for transparency and consultation purposes. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public, unless you request that your personal information remain conﬁdential.

Wayne Emmerson York Region Chairman and CEO

Daniel Kostopoulos, P.Eng. Commissioner, Transportation Services

Some flyers delivered to selected areas only To book your flyer call 905-881-3373 For Distribution info call 905-660-9887 TH

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Daniel Kantor — Critico Entertainment This Thornhill native says he wants to “develop awesome games for awesome people”. Critico Entertainment is a company that develops games for mobile devices. Kantor strives to create fun and entertaining games for all ages. His latest game, War of Eraz, will soon be released for download on Android and iPhone. Go to facebook.com/criticoentertainment for more information. Sandra Sinayuk – Verbena Cosmetics After realizing the scarcity of pure, natural beauty products, Sandra Sinayuk decided to create her own — Verbena Cosmetics. Sinayuk produces 100 per cent vegan and crueltyfree plant-based cosmetics. She has embarked on starting the business of her dreams. Go to verbenacosmetics.com to learn more. Alexander Cieslak – Performance PC Alexander Cieslak turned his love for video games and computers into a business venture. Performance PC specializes in the production of custom-built computers that are powerful enough to operate the most demanding games. This young Thornhill student helps his clients build high-performance systems tailored to their needs, while providing a powerful and reliable home computer. E-mail alex@performancepc.biz for more about this company. For more details about the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre, go to VBEC@vaughan.ca - Simone Joseph

The Regional Municipality of York NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT for Bayview Avenue between Steeles Avenue and Elgin Mills Road was scheduled to run June 25th and July 2nd. Unfortunately, it did not run and will now run July 16th and July 23rd. The Thornhill Liberal apologizes for any inconvenience this has caused.

Bayview Ave nue

Thornhill youths start unique summer ventures

CORRECTION NOTICE

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Sandra Sinayuk (from left) created her own natural beauty products company — Verbena Cosmetics; Alexander Cieslak’s Performance PC specializes in the production of custom-built computers; and Daniel Kantor develops games for mobile devices through his Critico Entertainment company.

The Regional Municipality of York is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment Study for the proposed improvements to Bayview Avenue, between Steeles Avenue and Elgin Mills Road, in the City of Markham and the Town of Richmond Hill.

Highway 40 4

between Steeles Avenue and Elgin Mills Road City of Markham and Town of Richmond Hill

|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, July 23, 2015

The Regional Municipality of York

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A hot yoga session during the Saturday’s Hand Over Hand Music Festival at Thornhill Public School. Andrew Scola (below) of the band Human Index performs. The event featured no barriers or bright lights and was geared to people of all abilities. For more, go to handoverhand.ca

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(collectively, “NCF”) and refers to the first two (2) monthly lease payments or first two (2) monthly finance payments. A customer’s first two monthly payments (inclusive all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $225/$250/$375/$400/$375/$400/$600 per month tax inclusive. After two months, the customer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Customers must be approved to lease or finance through NCF. Cash purchase buyers or buyers who finance outside of Nissan Finance are also not eligible for this choice. 3No charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The no charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. This offer includes the Gold level of coverage. Retail value of ASP is based on MSRP $1,200/$1,400/$1,500/$1,500/$1,700/$1,700/$2,000 for a new 2015 Micra®(excluding S trim)/Versa Note/Sentra/Altima Sedan/Juke®/Rogue/Pathfinder. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 AA00)/2015 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG55 AA00). 0.99%/0% lease APR for a 60/60 month term equals 60/60 monthly payments of $257/$158 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and 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 $15,418/$9,488. $1,000/$1,000 My Choice Bonus Cash included in advertised offer. Conditions apply. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Altima 3.5 SL CVT (T4SG15 NV00)/2015 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG55 AA00). Selling price is $34,977/$16,199 financed at 0%/0% APR equals 72/84 monthly payments of $486/$193 monthly for a 72/84 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $34,997/$16,199. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. $1,000/$1,000 my choice bonus cash is included in advertised offers. Conditions apply. ◆ $19,998 Selling price for a new 2015 Altima 2.5 (T4LG15 AA00). Selling price for the 2015 Altima 2.5 (T4LG15 AA00) includes $1,000 My Choice Bonus Cash, $4,380 NCI non-stackable cash and $249 dealer participation. Conditions apply. ▲Models shown $36,732/$35,977/$26,099 Selling price for a new 2015 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG15 BK00)/2015 Altima 3.5 SL CVT (T4SG15 NV00)/2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00). *◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,750/$1,695/$1,567) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. 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Thousands mark Eid at Muslim centres in Vaughan By Tim Kelly

tkelly@yrmg.com

Thousands of men, women and children bowed in prayer Saturday morning at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Centre in Vaughan as the holy day of Eid-al-fitr was celebrated. Muslims around the world marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan, 30 days of fasting and reflection, which culminates with Eid-al-fitr. “Now we celebrate. We gather with family, children get a small amount of money. We start with morning prayer and a sermon and then we head out to houses with our family and friends,” said Basil Ahmad, a media relations representative of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Vaughan. He also noted it’s common practice on Eid-al-fitr to “replicate the actions of the Prophet Muhammad and eat something sweet,” on the morning of Eid to break the fast. “This community really sprang to life in the late ‘70s after people of Indian origin were expelled from Uganda by Idi Amin, prior to that there were a few families here.” The Ahmadiyya Community, which includes a community centre and a beautiful Baitul Islam Mosque which has hosted Prime Minister Stephen Harper, includes tens of thousands of members across Canada, many of whom live in York Region, according to Ahmad.

JAFFARI IN THORNHILL Shabbir Jaffer, spokesperson for the Jaffari Centre at 9000 Bathurst St. in Thornhill said another important aspect of Eid-al-fitr is to give alms. “The other thing must happen at the mosque prior to the celebration is an obligatory giving of charity or alms to the less fortunate. ... Charity goes to help local people in the community,” said Jaffer. Jaffer said the Jaffari Centre offers members much more than the chance to worship each Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. “We get together for reasons of education, we have lectures from medical experts and social experts, religious lectures, we have gymnasium and sports, recreation. There are so many activities taking place on a week-to-week basis.” And he said, like the rest of the Muslim community in York Region and in Canada, the Jaffari Centre community continues to grow.

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Friday, July 24 Richmond Hill Ribfest returns to Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. for three days, Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. The free outdoor event features professional rib teams from across North America cooking and competing for various titles. Purchase many delicious food options, enjoy live entertainment, a children and toddler’s midway, indoor children’s activity area and beer garden. Hours: Friday, noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more, go to richmondhill.ca The 14th annual Night Market, Night It Up!, takes over Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., for weekend-long festival of food and fun for people of all ages. Opening night runs Friday, July 24 from 7 p.m. until midnight; Saturday, July 25 from 2 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday, July 26 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy food, art and live music on the main stage; beneficiary is Yellow Brick House women’s shelter; for more, visit nightitup.com

Saturday, July 25 All are invited to the Holy Quran Exhibition at Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St., Yonge and Major Mackenzie, July 25 fom 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., organized by the women’s auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. The Quran is the spiritual book of Muslims; discover the wonders, prophecies, and commandments contained in the Quran. Refreshments available. To register, visit www.islamevents.ca or call Naheed Khokhar at 416-473-5891. Y Lab, a non-profit group of makers in York Region, is holding a free kick-off event July 25 in Markham, at Canada Robotix, 800 Denison St., units 8-10, from noon to 3 p.m. Drop in and see demos of 3D printing, robotics, metalwork, electronics and other technology; learn about upcoming training seminars and events. Visit ylab.ca for registration information.

Sunday, July 26 Markham Concert Band entertains with free Sunday evening concerts throughout July from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Unionville Millennium Bandstand on Main Street in Unionville, Enjoy host band with Northdale Concert Band on July 26, For details, visit www.mcband. ca/concerts/

Tuesday, July 28 Free Jazz in the Plaza is offered every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. July 28 enjoy the music of jazz artist Northern Latitude. In the event of rain, concert moves indoors.

Wednesday, July 29 Relive the sensational phenomenon and dance the night away to the tunes of Abbamania: the Magic and Music of Abba July 29 at Mackenzie Glen District Park, 220 Cranston Park Ave., Maple. The free Vaughan Concert in the Park series is presented by TD and event sponsors are CN, Tim Hortons and TransCanada Corporation; starts at 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. For details, visit vaughan.ca/concerts.

Thursday, July 30 Another free Thursday Concert in the Park is July 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park, corner of Mill and Trench streets. Enjoy the hits of Paul McCartney and The Beatles with Jeremy Wright and his Paul McCarney Tribute Band, Bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions to sit around the gazebo and enjoy the outdoor concert. Extra parking available at east lot of Mackenzie Health Hospital. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation sign will be posted at park.

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Sunday, Aug. 2 All are invited to watch or participate in the annual religious Festival of The Holy Face (Volto Santo) Aug. 2 at Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 10411 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill. Mass held at 3:30 p.m., followed by religious procession outdoors, then follows entertainment, food and music, also outdoors, until 11 p.m. For information, call 416-936-1562.

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Tuesday, Aug. 4 The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society meets at 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at McConaghy Seniors’ Centre, 10,100 Yonge St. Raf Ollivierre, talented photographer and past president of the society, will reveal judges’ favorite garden photos. Cost: $5 for non-members; annual membership is $25 for individual; $30 family. For more, go to richmondhillgardensociety.org

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Wednesday, Aug. 5 Sway and move to the soul beat of Motown Mania at York Hill District Park, 501 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill Aug. 5. This free Vaughan Concert in the Park starts at 7:30 p.m., weather permitting, presented by TD and event sponsors are CN, Tim Hortons and TransCanada Corp. For details, visit vaughan.ca/concerts.

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Enjoy free Vishnu Mandir Yoga in Peace Park July 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the temple located at 8640 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, just north of Hwy. 7. Register at 8:15 a.m.; bring your yoga mat and come find the peace within you. In the event of rain, class will run inside Temple Hall. For details, contact Deepa Nathwani

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Patience helps Costabile qualify for U.S. golf tournaments BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

mhayakawa@yrmg.com

Patience can be a virtue — especially in the game of golf, as Selena Costabile can attest. It has paid dividends for the 17-year-old Thornhill resident this season, as it enabled her to qualify for two major U.S. amateur golf competitions this summer. One started Monday, as she competes in the U.S. Junior Girls’ Amateur Championships in Tulsa, Ok. With little time to dwell on that, Costabile will jet her way to Portland, Ore. next month to take to the fairways at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championships from Aug. 10 to 16. “I’m so excited to qualify for both events,” the Bill Crothers Secondary School Grade 12 student said, while in Tulsa last week preparating for the U.S. Junior Girls’ Amateur Championships. “I’ve always wanted to qualify for both, but especially the Junior Girls, since this is my last year of eligibility for that event. “But to be able to play in both for the first time — it’s exciting.” In qualifying for the U.S. Junior Girls’ Amateur Championships, Costabile turned heads at a sectional qualifier after she recorded a five-under par 66 at the Owatonna Country Club in Owatonna, Minn. earlier this year. Costabile established a course record and a career best score. For the U.S. Women’s Amateur, Costabile went to a qualifier at the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club in Grosse Ile, Mich. July 13 and finished in a four-way tie along with fellow Thornhill resident Elizabeth Tong in third place, after carding a 72.

That enabled Tong and Costabile to both qualify. But in qualifying for the U.S. Women’s Amateur, Costabile was just one of two Canadian girls under the age of 18 to have ever qualified for this event. The other was Canada’s up and coming first-year pro Brooke Henderson. Reflecting on the recent success she’s experienced, Costabile said several factors have come into play. Foremost, she said, has been her mental approach to the game. “Staying patient during my rounds are the keys to birdies, and I was really patient during my 66,” she cited in reference to her record-shattering score at the U.S. Amateur Junior Girls qualifier. Assisting Costabile in improving her game has been the guidance she’s received this season from Padraig Kelly, head pro at the Ladies Golf Club of Toronto in Thornhill, where she’s been a member for the last seven years. Under Kelly’s direction, Costabile revealed he’s been having her get more focused on her routine. Logging plenty of practice time at Westview Golf Club in Aurora and the Ladies Golf Club of Toronto, Costabile also credits some of her success to the new clubs she’s been utilizing this season. While she is setting her sights on trying to win both events, a more reasonable objective, she said, is to adhere to her approach. “My objective for the tournament is once again to stay patient and play it one shot at a time. I want to only focus on the next shot being the best one,” she explained.

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Selena Constabile, seen here playing in last year’s final round of the Canadian Junior Girls’ Golf Championship, qualified for two U.S. tournaments.

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Jubilant members of the Thornhill Reds celebrate their win and second championship of the season in a Mississauga Major tourney.

Thornhill Reds earn second championship Fresh off a trip to Iowa, Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago, the Thornhill Reds 2004 entry continued their march towards an Ontario Baseball Association championship by claiming their second championship of the season at the 2015 Mississauga Major Tournament that was capped off with a 9-5 win over the Kitchener Panthers in the final last weekend. In reaching the final of an event featuring AAA-calibre clubs, the A-calibre Reds defeated the Scarborough Stingers AAA 6-0, Montreal Braves AAA 12-1 and Mississauga Majors AAA 7-1. Reds’ shortstop Jacob Wise was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Coached by Daniel Rutman, other team members contributing to their tournament title run included: Cole Weinberg, Josh Dimpfel, Benji Litz, Max Allard, Cole Rutman, Jaden Gelman, Brandon Bruno, Jake Rabovsky, Jake Herman, Jun Yi, Josh Osten and Jordy Miller. - Michael Hayakawa

Soccer players to represent Canada Two York Region youngsters hope to put their best foot forward in representing Canada at the upcoming Danone Nations Cup International finals to be played in Morrocco in October. Richmond Hill resident Benjamin Kaplan and Woodbridge resident Julian Terisigni were members of the Eastern Canada squad that will represent Canada at the upcoming international competition. The pair played an instrumental role in helping the Eastern Canada under-12 squad defeat their Western Canadian counterparts 4-0 in the 15th Danone Nations Cup Canadian national final, held in Montreal at the end of June, to earn the right to represent Canada. A midfielder, Kaplan and Tersigni, who plays fullback, are members of the Woodbridge Soccer Club’s under-12 boys’ squad. - Michael Hayakawa

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NICK & MIRA’S NO FRILLS Hiring Full Time Grocery Clerk Very competitive wages. Must have minimum 2-3 years experience. Fax/email resume to: 905-773-6011 mon00746@loblaw.ca or apply in person: 13071 Yonge St., Yonge & King Road in Oak Ridges

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| The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, July 23, 2015

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Personal Prayer To The Holy Spirit Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Holy SpiritThou make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who give the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen. Person must pray this 3 consecutive days without stating one’s wish. After the 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your favor has been granted. F.K.

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Apartments for Rent

YONGE/ CROSBY- 2 bedroom basement. Separate entrance, 5 stainless steel appliances, parking, own laundry. Non-smoking/ pets. $1200 inclusive. 905-780-8666

Condos for Rent

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Claims against the Estate of MICHAEL BROWN, retired, late of the City of Vaughan, who died January 22, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before August 24, 2015, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to those claims then filed. Jacques Aboaf, Estate Trustee With a Will, By: Epstein Law Professional Corporation, 9001 Dufferin St., # A9, Thornhill, ON L4J0H7

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* NOTICE OF MEETING * Notice is hereby given that:

UPLANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 46 Uplands Avenue, Thornhill, ON, L4J 1K2 Will be holding a public meeting to present its annual report on Class 9 pesticide use as required by Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act. The annual report summarizes the use of Class 9 pesticides used in 2014:

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 9:00 am in the Clubhouse. Please RSVP to 905-889-3291 • Ted Tom, IPM Agent

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9TH LINE/14TH- 1 bedroom basement, brand new, professionally finished, laminate, 5 stainless steel appliances, own laundry, parking, separate entrance, $950. 416-297-9924

MAJOR MACKENZIE/ Markham 3 bedroom townhouse, 2.5 baths, 3 floors, 5 new appliances, 2 family rooms, hardwood, air, Near amenities. $1675+utilities. Immediately 647-964-0583

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Shared Accommodations

RICHMOND HILL- Major Mackenzie/ Yonge. 1 bedroom w/cable, parking. Share house/laundry. $550, inclusive. Available August 1st. 905-505-2410.

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RETAIL STORE FOR LEASE Richmond Hill, busy plaza 10737 Yonge St @ Elgin Mills 905.889.4883 Brokers Welcome

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99 Belvedere Cres (Major Mackenzie/ Yonge) Richmond Hill Sat., July 25th 8am-2pm Rain or shine Furniture and various other items.

GARAGE SALE 17 Black Walnut Cres. Multiple families’. Must visit! 07/25/2015 8:00AM12:00PM

House built in 1860, full of antiques, cast iron, china, glassware, lamps, enamelware, galvanized wash tub, watering cans, milk cans, scales, art, vintage doors/ windows/ tables, much more.

8am - 3pm 161 Oxford St. (Yonge/Elgin Mills) Richmond Hill Saturday, July 25th Vintage and new furniture, decor items, magazines, cameras, planters, jewelry, toys, antique prints & paintings & more. Rain Date: August 8th

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MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

Sat., July 25th

8am 368 & 371 Elmwood Ave. (Bayview/ Major Mac)

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~Rain or shine~

2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat., July 25th ~ 8am 162 & 164 Holm Cres. (Willowbrook/ Green Lane) Thornhill

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A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregion.com

Millard was always first to volunteer

BY LISA QUEEN

lqueen@yrmg.com

nyone looking for volunteers never had to look further than the raised hand of M. Paul Millard. When his sons, Jim and Mark, were boys, he was cubmaster with the 2nd Newmarket Cubs and later volunteered with the 1st Newmarket Scouts under the leadership of Jim Nuttall, who was named Ontario Senior of the Year in 2012 for his six decades of community service. Nothing unusual about that, parents often get involved with their kids’ activities. But Millard’s community spirit didn’t end there. In addition to being an active member of the Upper Canada Chordsmen a cappella chorus, he volunteered on the Elman W. Campbell Museum board, the Friends of the Museum, the Newmarket Historical Society and Heritage Newmarket. “He was always taking on jobs. So, when he was with the Chordsmen, he wasn’t just there, he was the money guy, he was the treasurer,” Jim said, adding his father was honoured with awards from the town and the province for his volunteerism. Millard, who died at the age of 85 on Sept. 4, 2012, came by his interest in history honestly, having belonged to one of Newmarket’s most renowned families. His great-great-great-great grandfather was Timothy Millard, who moved to Newmarket in 1792,

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Millard’s son Jim said. “He was not a (United) Empire Loyalist because by the time he got here, he’s a Quaker. He was forcibly emigrated from Pennsylvania,” he said. “He came and got his 200 acres (granted by the government to Loyalists) for services rendered during the American Revolution. There is some indication he probably fought on both sides, which really wasn’t that unusual.”

‘He had some interesting hobbies. He was a rock hound. He would go digging for rocks.’ Several streets in Newmarket’s core are named after the Millard family, including Millard Avenue, which was originally the lane leading from Yonge Street to the family farm, Timothy Street and John Street. Jim and his brother grew up in a home at 100 Roxborough Rd., which had served as bachelor officers’ quarters during the Second World War. Millard himself grew up on a family farm in the Cooksville area of Mississauga. He married his wife, Joyce, in 1951 and a few years later, the couple headed off on an adventure. “They were ahead of the curve in a lot of respects,” Jim said of his parents. “They liked travelling. They both quit their jobs and they went

hitchhiking across Europe for six months in 1954 or something like that.” The couple settled in Winnipeg before moving to Newmarket in 1963 when Millard was hired as the credit manager of the Office Specialty Manufacturing Company. After he was laid off in the mid1970s, Millard joined his wife as a real estate agent for about five years before becoming a professional baker, first running a franchise called Bakerman and later opening his own bakery called the Breadman in the Quaker Hill Plaza at Yonge and William Roe Boulevard. “We did breads and pies. A lot of what we did, like butter tarts and that, was the family recipes,” Jim said. Millard retired and the bakery closed in 1990. In addition to volunteering, he liked to keep busy with other pursuits. “He had some interesting hobbies. He was a rock hound. He would go digging for rocks. It could be like semi-precious stones or whatever,” Jim said. “We would go up north and we camped. That is what we did when my parents went on holidays. We went camping and for the two weeks or whatever, we collected rocks.” Millard was also casted and painted model soldiers and liked cooking. What does Jim miss most about his dad? “Probably the stories. He told

Celebrate a life well lived!

“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.”

M. Paul Millard was always willing to lend a helping hand to community causes. an awful lot of stories. The historical stuff, which I’m interested in. He was always there when you needed him,” he said. “He was the guy, if you needed help, he would help you. He wasn’t doing it to get ahead or

Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share. Through your community newspaper and LifeNews.ca, we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share.

anything, he was just doing it to help people out.” In addition to his wife of 61 years, Joyce, and sons Jim and Mark, Millard was survived by grandchildren Megan, Morgan and Christine.

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Peacefully, with her family at her side, on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Yoly, beloved wife of over 40 years to Bruno. Loving mother of Mirelle; and Bernard (Krista). Abuelita will be lovingly remembered by Colton; and her dear companion Seppie. Visitation and service were held on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME. In memory of Yoly, donations to Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 4A1, would be appreciated.

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Marj was a dedicated head nurse at the Hospital for Sick Children before settling in Richmond Hill. She was an active, longstanding member of the Richmond Hill United Church. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill. The service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, July 24th at 11 a.m.

In memory of

William (Lee) Peters October 19, 1949 - July 21, 2013 Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear; Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought to reach, Sweet to remember him Who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear. Loving you, Brenda, Ashley, Amy (Peters) & Matt Brown, Judy (Phillips) & Eric Gray, Samantha, Jamie, Emily & Melissa Clausner & Andrew Phillips. Fondly remembered and greatly missed by all that knew you.

PETERS, Lee (Bill) In loving memory of a dear brother who passed away July 21, 2013. I had a brother with a heart of gold Who was more to me than wealth untold Without farewell you left Remembering you everyday, Love Judy and Eric

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Sadly we mourn the loss of Lois who peacefully passed in her sleep. Lois was predeceased by her loving husband and best friend Charles Francis Fowler and two sisters Velma (Farquharson), Orma (Hamilton), three brothers Willard Speedie, Aubrey Speedie and Lloyd Speedie. Lovingly missed by her children James (Florence), Stephen (Cecile), David (Shelley), and Susan, five grandchildren Jay, Stephen (Terry), Jacylynn (David), Bronson (Jackie) and Shari. Lois had the pleasure and joy of seeing 3 of her great grandchildren Brooke, Hope and Savanna regularly and had loving memories of Elycia, Brandon, Brianna and Abby of B.C. and Scott and Noah of Oshawa. Numerous nieces and nephews, friends and other family members mourn her passing. Lois was determined, strong, loving and generous. She had previously won and battled colon and throat cancer. Many thanks to the staff at Richmond Hill Retirement who tried their best to make her at home there until she could return to her own home. Mom you will be forever in our hearts and our thoughts.

DYNES, Marjory Peacefully passed away at home, with her family, on July 20th, 2015, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Vern Dynes. Loving mother of Vernor (Ester), Robert (Marta), Martha (Michael Rice) and Laura Jones. She will be dearly missed by her many grandchildren.

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The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, July 23, 2015 |

MONTH OF JULY!

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IT’S BACK AT ALTA NISSAN RICHMOND HILL

PLUS PICK FROM OUR

FINANCE† AS LOW AS

GREATEST CHOICES EVER

MONTHS ON SELECT MODELS

ON SELECT MODELS

GET UP TO

1,500

MY CHOICE BONUS CASH

MONTHLY PAYMENTS OR ON US2

NO CHARGE

EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN3 UPTO A $2,000 VALUE

FEATURING OUR AWARD-RECOGNIZED LINEUP 2015 NISSAN ROGUE AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Intuitive All-Wheel Drive • Nissan Safety Shield with Forward Collision Warning • Around View Monitor with 360° Birds’ Eye view

MONTHLY LEASE FROM $257 WITH $0 DOWN AT 0.99% APR FOR 60 MONTHS ◆ THAT’S LIKE $ WEEKLY ON ROGUE S FWD PAYING ONLY ≠

INCLUDES

1,000

SL AWD Premium model shown▲

MY CHOICE BONUS CASH

2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: •Tri-Zone Entertainment • Class-Exclusive Around View® Monitor^ • Best-In-Class Passenger Room**

MONTHLY LEASE FROM $365 WITH $0 DOWN AT 0.99% APR FOR 60 MONTHS ◆ THAT’S LIKE $ WEEKLY ON PATHFINDER S 4X2 PAYING ONLY ≠

INCLUDES

1,500

MY CHOICE BONUS CASH

Platinum model shown▲

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Intelligent Key Push Button Start • Remote Engine Start with Intelligent Climate Control • Zero Gravity Seats

SELLING PRICE INCLUDES

3.5 SL model shown▲

19,998

◆

1,000

ON ALTIMA 2.5

0% FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS ON ALTIMA 3.5 SL

MY CHOICE BONUS CASH

2015 NISSAN SENTRA - #1 COMPACT CAR FOR QUALITY

MONTHLY LEASE FROM $158 WITH $0 DOWN AT 0% APR FOR 60 MONTHS ◆ THAT’S LIKE $ WEEKLY ON SENTRA 1.8 S M6 PAYING ONLY ≠

1.8 SL model shown▲

THE “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT CAR IN INITIAL QUALITY” IN THE U.S.

INCLUDES

1,000

MY CHOICE BONUS CASH

CURRENT NISSAN OWNERS THAT QUALIFY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $1,000†† LOYALTY CASH ON SELECT MODELS ENDS JULY 31ST

WWW.ALTAGROUP.CA

4 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BEST.

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Equivalent lease payments of $59/$84/$36 on the 2015 Rogue/Pathfinder/Sentra must be made on a monthly basis and cannot be made weekly.Weekly lease payments are for informational purposes only. Offers available from July 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015. 1My Choice Bonus Cash is applicable to customers who purchase, lease or finance a model year 2015 Micra® (excluding S trim)/Versa Note/Sentra/Altima Sedan/Juke®/Rogue/Pathfinder. The $500/$700/$1,000/$1,000/$750/$1,000/$1,500 My Choice Bonus Cash consists of $350/$500/$750/$750/$500/$700/$1,200 NCI cash and $150/$200/$250/$250/$250/$300/$300 dealer participation which will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. 2“2 monthly Payments on Us” is available to customers who lease or finance any new model year 2015 Micra® (excluding S trim)/Versa Note/Sentra/Altima Sedan/Juke®/Rogue/Pathfinder through Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. (collectively, “NCF”) and refers to the first two (2) monthly lease payments or first two (2) monthly finance payments. A customer’s first two monthly payments (inclusive all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $225/$250/$375/$400/$375/$400/$600 per month tax inclusive.After two months, the customer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Customers must be approved to lease or finance through NCF. Cash purchase buyers or buyers who finance outside of Nissan Finance are also not eligible for this choice. 3No charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The no charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. This offer includes the Gold level of coverage. Retail value of ASP is based on MSRP $1,200/$1,400/ $1,500/$1,500/$1,700/$1,700/$2,000 for a new 2015 Micra®(excluding S trim)/Versa Note/Sentra/Altima Sedan/Juke®/Rogue/Pathfinder. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 AA00)/Pathfinder S V6 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) CVT transmission/2015 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG55 AA00). 0.99%/0.99%/0% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals 60/60/60 monthly payments of $257/$365/$158 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and 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 $15,418/$21,891/$9,488. $1,000/$1,500/$1,000 My Choice Bonus Cash included in advertised offer. Conditions apply. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Altima 3.5 SL CVT (T4SG15 NV00)/2015 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG55 AA00). Selling price is $34,977/$16,199 financed at 0%/0% APR equals 72/84 monthly payments of $486/$193 monthly for a 72/84 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $34,997/$16,199.This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. $1,000/$1,000 my choice bonus cash is included in advertised offers. Conditions apply. ◆$19,998 MSRP price for a new 2015 Altima 2.5 (T4LG15 AA00). MSRP price for the 2015 Altima 2.5 (T4LG15 AA00) includes $1,000 My Choice Bonus Cash, $4,380 NCI non-stackable cash and $249 dealer participation. Conditions apply. ▲Models shown $36,732/$48,802/$35,977/$26,099 Selling price for a new 2015 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG15 BK00)/ 2015 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00)/2015 Altima 3.5 SL CVT (T4SG15 NV00)/2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00). *◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,750/$1,720/$1,695/$1,567) 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. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary.Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. ††The Nissan Loyalty Offer (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who (as of Feb, 1, 2015) lease/ leased, finance/financed or own/owned a 2009 or newer Nissan brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”). Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current or previous ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to a co-owner/ co-leasee of the Existing Vehicle who resides within the same household as the intended recipient of the Offer. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through NCI and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of stackable loyalty dollars (“Loyalty Dollars”), as follows: (i) Micra/Versa/Sentra ($500); (ii) Juke/Altima/Rogue ($600); (iii) Frontier/Xterra/Leaf/Murano/Pathfinder ($800); and (iv) Maxima/Z/Titan, Armada/GT-R ($1000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied before taxes which means they are inclusive of all applicable taxes. Alternatively, if the eligible customer elects to purchase or lease/finance an Eligible New Vehicle (excluding GT-R and Leaf) other than through NCF, then he/she will receive a three-year/48,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan which consists of a maximum of 6 service visits, each consisting of 1 oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and 1 tire rotation. For complete details on the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan, ask your dealer. Offer has no cash redemption value and can be combined with other offers. Offer valid on Eligible New Vehicles purchased/leased/financed and delivered between July 1 – July 31, 2015. For more information see IIHS.org. 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. Visit jdpower.com. **Ward’s Large Cross/Utility Market Segmentation. MY15 Pathfinder vs. 2015 and 2014 Large Cross/Utility Class. ^Ward’s Large Cross/Utility Market Segmentation. MY15 Pathfinder and Pathfinder Hybrid vs. 2014 competitors. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. Nissan Financial Services Inc. is a division of Nissan Canada Inc.ALTA GROUP’S KICK OFF TO SUMMER NISSAN MICRA GIVEAWAY (the “Contest”) is open to any individual (the “Contestant”) who purchases or leases, and takes delivery of a new or used vehicle from Alta Nissan Woodbridge, Alta Nissan Richmond Hill, Maple Nissan or Stouffville Nissan (collectively the “Alta Group”) between July 2 and July 31 2015 (the “Contest Period”). Each Contestant will be automatically entered into the Contest by the Alta Group with a chance to win a Brand New 2015 Nissan Micra (S5LG55 AA00)(the “Prize”). One entry per Contestant. Odds of winning are based on the number of vehicles sold during the Contest Period.The final draw will take place on July 7, 2015 and the Winner will be notified via email (the “Notification”).The Winner will not be able to substitute the Prize for cash or trade in, and the Winner will be required to take delivery of the Prize within two weeks of the Notification or will forfeit the Prize.All fleet vehicle purchases or leases are excluded from the Contest. Employees of Nissan, the Alta Group and The Zanchin Automotive Group and its affiliated entities (the “Excluded Individuals”) are excluded from participation in the Contest. Immediate family members of Excluded Individuals are also excluded from participation in the Contest.

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