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A respectful audience of about 70 voters listened to the three main party candidates in the Thornhill riding debate economic and busi-

ness issues last Thursday. Even partisan prodding of other candidates or their leaders refused to rile the audience in the North Thornhill Community Centre, at the debate organized by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. When Conservative candidate and current MP Peter Kent made a jab at Liberal candidate Nancy

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Coldham, saying “What about your leader, saying most small businesses are tax cheats?”, the room was silent and Coldham just rolled her eyes. Both Coldham and NDP candidate Lorne Cherry criticized Kent and his governing Conservatives many times throughout the evening with their own pointed com-

ments. During discussion of infrastructure spending and extending the Yonge subway, Cherry stated: “GTA stands for Gridlock Toronto Area, and Mr. Kent and his party have had 10 years to get the subway here, but it still ends at Finch.” See PRESCRIPTION, page 3.

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THORNHILL RIDING Gene Balfour — Libertarian Party Lorne Cherry — New Democratic Party Nancy Coldham — Liberal Party Margaret Leigh Fairbairn — Seniors Party of Canada Peter Kent — Conservative Party Josh Rachlis — Green Party Area: 66 km2 Population: 110,427* Number of electors**: 80,701 * Population based on 2011 census data. **Number of electors on the revised lists.

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To Kent’s description of financial investments by his party, Coldham pointed out: “The Harper government has run a deficit every year; Mr. Kent doth protest too much”. Things did get personal — but had a positive spin — when the three candidates discussed pharmacare and the price of drugs. Kent noted that for the federal government to be able to negotiate bulk buys of drugs and lower prices for consumers, “the provinces have to allow the federal government to make these deals,” inferring that

provinces are not in agreement to do that. He also mentioned his “near mortality” referencing a fight with cancer last year, and said his cancer drug was $200 a dose — “if we negotiated, the price could be $20 a dose, as it is in Australia”. Cherry fired back that it’s the Conservative government that “refuses to sit down with the provinces”. Coldham said that while “Mr. Kent deserves credit” for publicizing his cancer fight, it is “disingenuous” of him to say the provinces won’t allow the federal government to negotiate with drug companies and that Medicare came to Canada under a Liberal

prime minister, Lester Pearson. The recently negotiated Trans Pacific Trade agreement provoked disagreement from the three candidates. Cherry said the NDP was not in favour of the multi-country deal as it was “negotiated by a lame duck government,” with Coldham noting it’s one thing to herald the agreement as the biggest trade agreement, “but what is in it? — Liberals can’t sign a blank cheque”. Kent castigated his two competitors for their “naivete” and pointed out it was trade ministers of all countries doing the negotiating, then full

governments sign or ratify the deal at later dates. The debate, moderated by Lynne Wallace, co-chair of the Vaughan chamber’s government relations committee, also touched on affordable housing, jobs for young graduates, overhauling Canada’s tax system, and inter-provincial trade barriers. The audience politely clapped after the answers of every candidate throughout the evening. In his closing statement, Cherry told the audience: “forget strategic voting, vote with your heart” ... and “think about what kind of planet we want to leave to our kids”.

Coldham pointed out that polls show “70 per cent of Canadians want change, and after 10 years of government secrecy, trade deficits, two recessions and no new ideas, the [Justin] Trudeau plan is well costed ... has vision and gives us our Canada back”. Kent, the last to speak, warned: “we stimulated the economy and we did balance the budget, and our taxes are the lowest in 50 years. Ontario has been hobbled by the [Kathleen] Wynne government, and Trudeau would do the same to the country, resulting in high debt and downgraded credit rating”.

Markham to elect 4 MPs, following Monday’s vote One key aspect of Monday’s federal election is riding boundaries have changed, with a riding being added locally. Ridings entirely within the city will be Markham—Unionville and Markham— Thornhill. Then there is Markham—Stouffville which takes in Stouffville and the eastern most area of Markham east of Donald Cousens Parkway. Finally, the Thornhill riding is mostly in Vaughan, but also covers a portion of Markham on the west side. (In the last House, ridings were Oak Ridg-

es—Markham, Markham—Unionville and Thornhill.) Federal riding boundaries are adjusted every 10 years by independent commissions to reflect changes and movements in Canada’s population, according to the Constitution and the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, Elections Canada notes. Approximately 87 per cent of ridings will be different on election day. Across Canada, 30 new ridings were created in the re-adjustment; the number of seats will grow from 308 to 338, with the biggest jump here in Ontario.

Four provinces will have additional seats in the House of Commons: • Ontario (15 more) • British Columbia (6 more) • Alberta (6 more) • Quebec (3 more) There are 338 ridings in Canada, divided as follows: • Ontario – 121 • Quebec – 78 • British Columbia – 42 • Alberta – 34 • Saskatchewan – 14 • Manitoba – 14

• Nova Scotia – 11 • New Brunswick – 10 • Newfoundland & Labrador 7 • Prince Edward Island – 4 • Yukon – 1 • Northwest Territories – 1 • Nunavut – 1 Check out our website, yorkregion.com, for election results and reaction in Markham and ridings across the region Monday night. Polls close at 9 p.m. and we’ll have results as soon as they become available. EW

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Luca Figliomeni is just starting out, but all indications are the 10-year-old aspiring opera singer is poised for a bright future. “His voice is quite powerful for his age and his upper register is quite exciting,” said his vocal teacher AnnaLisa Ovcharenko. “He will develop into a fine singer.” Luca has been passionate about music for as long as his parents, Frank and Stephanie, can remember. From kindergarten onward, Luca was constantly humming while doing his schoolwork. “We never thought anything of it,” Stephanie said. “As the years went by, teachers asked if we were going to do something about this.” But it was a remark by one of the school custodians that really struck chord with them. “He said: ‘My son, at 14 years old, has the voice that your son has at nine. You guys have to be doing something about this’,” Stephanie recalled. That prompted them to sign Luca up for vocal lessons. “When he first came to me (a year and a half ago) I was completely impressed,” Ovcharenko said. “He has a natural, easy voice. … He’s got a great personality for singing, too. He’s going to be a great performer. I could see that right away.” Of course, it takes more than just a strong

voice to be successful in the music industry — it also takes drive, discipline and passion. Luca appears to have those things in spades as well. “He’s eager to learn,” Ovcharenko said. “You can see he just loves it.” Luca’s got something else that great singers possess. “He has a phenomenal ear,” Ovcharenko said. “I can play something for him and he can remember it. … I could have somebody who is older, with a great voice as well, but their ear isn’t developed so they don’t remember certain things that are difficult to remember like a harmonic minor scale, something your ear is not used to hearing. He can do that no problem.” He’s also a natural performer. Luca clearly recalls his first time singing for a crowd full of strangers. It was last December, at the Christmas Concert for Maple Children’s Montessori School where his younger sister, Malena, was a student. He took the stage at City Playhouse Theatre to perform For the First Time in Forever, from the movie Frozen, with his sister in front of about 400 people. “They all loved it. There was a pause in the song and they were clapping their heads off. And then they clapped again when it was over,” said Luca, who is in Grade 6 at Blessed Trinity Catholic Elementary School. “I was very happy.”

And that was it, he was hooked. “I loved it,” he said. “In my opinion, I like (singing in front of) 500 people compared to me just singing to a couple of people. Since then, Luca has loaned his vocal talents to a handful of community events and fundraisers. He sang another duet with his sister at Maple Lions Club Pancake Festival in April. Then, in August, he performed his first solo gig, a fundraiser for Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School. Later that same month, Luca joined a slate of performers at the Marlee-Ville Festival in North York that also included another rising star, Daniel Panetta. Most recently, he sang at a fundraising barbecue for 7-year-old Alesandro Ciampa whose family is trying to raise $150,000 so he can undergo a surgery that will allow him to get around without a walker and live a more independent life. That performance came about following an impromptu audition for one of the event organizers at Walmart. Now Luca can’t step foot inside the store without being asked to perform. “There’s one particular employee at Walmart that saw him and every time we go there, he’s like, ‘Guys, you gotta hear this kid sing’,” Stephanie said. Luca’s next gig is another fundraiser for Alesandro, dubbed Gala of Hope, which takes place Oct. 23.

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A new trade alliance wants to open the door for local businesses to capitalize on Canada’s multibillion-dollar trading relationship with China. Trade between Canada and China reached more than $70 billion in 2013. The Canada China Trade Innovation Alliance (CCTIA), located in Richmond Hill, was established to further develop relations between the two countries. “Overseas trade is about understanding your trading partner,” Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce chairperson Bryon Wilfert said. “So many times, people go abroad and assume they will sign a contact. It is friendship first, business second.” Wilfert, along with other Richmond Hill and Markham officials and representatives from the Consulate General and Bank of China were on hand to celebrate last week’s official launch of the CCTIA. Local businesses are at the heart of the recently launched alliance, which was set up to promote bilateral trade between China and Canada. While governments — at local, provincial and federal levels, — have established trade missions to China, the CCTIA goes beyond the scope of government. The goal is to support local entrepreneurs on both sides of the Pacific to expand business. With the recent Trans-Pacific-Partnership, this is good timing, said Richmond Hill Regional Councillor Vito Spatafora during the launch at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel. “The TPP is introducing new markets and new trades,” he said. “The CCTIA brings the trade process to the forefront.” The alliance focuses on more than trade. Innovation is also key. The alliance consists of entrepreneurs from several industries including agriculture, food, manufacturing, technology, education and professional services. It’s a great example of how business relationships go beyond what governments can do, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti added. “Someone from China comes to Canada to start a business, becomes successful, and then goes back to China to tell his story of success. That is the great story of Canada,” Scarpitti said, noting Markham is participating in a China trade mission in November. For more information, visit cctiacanada.org

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All are welcome to attend the public meeting and make written or verbal representation either in support of, or in opposition, to the by-laws. Written submissions are invited and should be directed to Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk (clerks@markham.ca). Written comments received prior to the meeting and submissions made at the public meeting will be considered by Council prior to the enactment of the new development charges by-laws. All submissions received become part of a public record. The ASDC Background Study and the proposed development charges by-laws will be available for review from October 27, 2015 and may be obtained from the Clerk’s Department, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard (Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM) or from the City’s website. Inquiries should be directed to Kevin Ross, Manager, Development Finance at 905-477-7000 ext. 2126. DATED AT the City of Markham this 15th day of October, 2015.

Dear Thornhiller: I thank you for your ongoing support during the last 7 years. As you know, on October 19th, Canadians like yourself are going to face a choice between Prime Minister Harper’s strong leadership, or, choosing a new unproven government. Under the disciplined guidance of Prime Minister Harper, the Conservatives have cut taxes over 160 times, balanced the budget and guided Canada successfully through the largest global recession in decades. Prime Minister Harper has, and will continue, to put Canadian families first, through initiatives like the Universal Child Care Benefit Plan and income splitting. Seniors also benefit these multiple tax cuts and from income pension splitting as well as the tax free savings account. In addition to putting hundreds of dollars back into every Canadian family’s pocket, we have made Canada a secure and safer place to live, work and raise a family. Perhaps most important, the rights of victims were guaranteed in Canada’s Justice system through the “Victims Bill of Rights”. I ask for your vote to ensure this important work will continue to benefit Thornhillers. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH VOTE PETER KENT FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY, JOBS & OPPORTUNITY “Approved by the official agent for Peter Kent”

All interested parties are invited to attend this public meeting: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 • 6:00 PM Council Chambers, City of Markham, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham

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A zoning by-law is a legal document that implements the policies of the City’s Official Plan and regulates the use of land and buildings. Markham currently has approximately 46 zoning by-laws, which will be consolidated and updated into one comprehensive zoning by-law that is web-based, user-friendly and consistent with the City’s Official Plan. For more information on this important initiative, visit the “New Zoning By-law Project” page under Major city Projects at Markham.ca or email NewZoningProject@markham.ca

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oday I bring you the traditional pre-election column encouraging you to get out there and vote. Which always struck me as on odd thing to write about, since if you regularly vote, well then you’ve already stopped reading (“I vote alright already! Sheesh!”). And if you don’t vote, well the last thing you want is a sermon. And besides, you’re really not that interested. And I could tell you about how millions died in wars so we could be free, choose our own governments, wear what we want, say what we want, cheer for what baseball team we want (Let’s Go Blue Jays!) yadayadayada. Or that even today, in other parts of the world, people still fight and die in their quest to live free from tyranny. (Or, I guess, to impose it.) And you could say the traditional lines like: “It doesn’t matter who gets in, they’re all the same.” “They make all these promises, but never keep them.” “The person I vote for never gets in.” “I’m too busy.” “Haven’t been following it.” “I thought Obama had four more years.” And so on. Others may have a phobia related to church basements or school gymnasiums (something about getting passed over for the volleyball team, or choir) that keeps them away from the polling station. With iPads, iPhones and other iNstruments of iSolation, some of us may no longer know how to wield a pencil to mark the X. Or is it a checkmark? Yet another intimidating, confusing aspect of this whole process. Why do they keep talking about how many seats they have? What are they, renting a tour bus? A banquet hall? I just don’t get it. Yes, all so confusing, and a real challenge for the average lazy, disinterested Canadian who does not appreciate how good we have it here in the true north strong and free and the democratic rights we have, and how if we don’t use it, eventually we may lose it. (And sure, we could have Internet voting, but I suspect Edward Snowden would advise against it.)

Bernie O’Neill To solve these problems, I have come up with ways to make sure we are all able to vote on the big day. Yes, it will require a veritable army of election workers, but that may help the unemployed or those seeking a reason to get out of the house. (You know who you are.) First, on Monday (Oct. 19 being federal election day in Canada, in case you were not aware), a hidden microphone is placed in the light above the dinner table. Say “pass the ketchup” and you have voted Liberal, “pass the relish,” you’ve voted Green, “Oh, blueberries! How nice!” and you voted Conservative and “I just love having slices of Orange with my bacon and eggs!” and you voted NDP! See! It’s easy! Or gas up the car on voting day, and when the pump prompts you to select the grade of fuel, regular (87), mid-grade (89) or high octane (91), it can also ask you to pick NDP, Liberal or Conservative. It’s just one simple extra step. Just takes a few seconds. Really. (If you go to the electric charging station, or simply top up the air in your bicycle tires, your vote will be registered for the Green candidate.) But you’re not on the voters list, you say? There’s a solution for that. With the supervision of another family member who is already awake, an election worker places a special card on your alarm clock. The alarm goes off, you reach over to turn it off and bingo, you touch the card, you are now registered! Proceed to the sink to brush your teeth where an array of different coloured toothbrushes will be displayed. Just reach for the one that matches your party of choice and your vote will be recorded accordingly. So hardly a need for you to lift a finger! Happy Democracy!

Being 21 years old, this will be my first time voting in a federal election, and I find myself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Less than two weeks to go, and I still have no idea which of the four major parties I will be giving my vote to. Being an Ahmadi Muslim, if I were in Pakistan, I wouldn’t be allowed to vote unless I declared myself nonMuslim, so it only makes sense that I take full advantage of the fact that I have a voice here in Canada. But despite that, I’ve been unable to make a decision, due to some of the controversial policies being proposed. It’s difficult for me to accept that proposals such as a niqab ban during citizenship ceremonies, and Bill-C51, are being brought forth. However, we all recently witnessed true Canadian values being promoted, as the federal court did not find

the ban to fall in line with the Citizenship Act. I can confidently say that Islamic values fall in with Canadian values, and that there is no contradiction whatsoever — both promote love for all, and hatred for none.

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When Thornhill resident Adam Michael Segal was in pain, he reached for his pen. He suffered from severe, debilitating pain that rendered him unable to work because of health issues, back in early summer of 2014. To get his mind off of his physical plight, he began thinking of ideas for a children’s book. He immersed himself in children’s books, reading as many as he could to get into the mindset of children’s literature. Ideas popped into his head in the middle of the night and he jotted them down. The result is a children’s book called Fartzee Shmartzee’s Fabulous Food Fest, starring an animated hero who loves healthy eating. The book is geared to children from kindergarten to Grade 4. As a health writer, the issue of childhood obesity surfaced often in his work, which is why he decided to make this the main subject of this book. “The issue never goes away,” he said. “I’ve thought about it a lot. I’ve seen how kids are influenced by what other kids eat or what they see on television.” Segal has two children, a seven-year-old daughter and a five-year-old son. “For generations, kids have been led to think of junk food as cool and fun, which has contributed significantly to the prevalence of

childhood obesity,” Segal said. “With Fartzee, I am trying to completely shift the paradigm to obesity prevention by empowering kids to discover that nutritious food is cool, fun and delicious.” Segal’s book involves a child’s quest to persuade his family to eat nutritious food. Segal is uniquely qualified to write a children’s book, as he has a teaching background and a journalism degree. But he is quick to point out the unique talent of the book’s illustrator Daniel Abramovici, a friend Segal has known since he was age 10. Aside from nutritious eating, Segal’s book tackles another important topic: parental distraction. The protagonist has a tough time catching his family’s attention. This poor little guy finds his family too distracted with things like texting, computer work and listening to music to pay attention to him. At one point, the family rushes to get to Fartzee’s soccer game and is so rushed that they don’t have time to eat until after the game. This point about distracted, rushed families hit home for parents to whom Segal showed the book. “Parents said: ‘You are so right, it is so true’,” Segal said. They saw themselves in the book”.

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

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

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

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Toyota Yaris benefits from Mazda’s ‘zoom zoom’ Continued from page 13 They see the Yaris Sedan as predominately an urban vehicle that will resonate with city-savvy drivers who are youthful, style-conscious and “always connected.” Power comes from a 1.5-litre DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine making 106 hp and 103 lb/ft of torque. On the road, though, the engine pulls well and seems much more powerful than the numbers would indicate. We sampled both the manual and automatic transmissions and found both had acceptable levels of acceleration. Engine noise is pronounced on hard acceleration, but settles at speed. Our drive route through the rolling hills outside Quebec City took us on a number of winding, rural roads

that meandered through villages and back onto highspeed express routes. The Yaris Sedan handled everything with ease. This is a low-budget segment of the market but the vehicle feels anything but inexpensive and to me proved a real pleasure to drive. There is no doubt about the Mazda ‘zoom zoom’ DNA in this vehicle with sharp, precise steering and excellent handling. The cabin is well put-together; in fact the dash looks very much like the one in the Mazda CX-3. Fit and finish is excellent and all controls seem well placed. If I had one nit to pick it would be with the short bottom seat cushion that doesn’t provide as much support for the taller driver, as I would prefer. Otherwise, the

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AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: Four-door sub-compact sedan DRIVE METHOD: Front engine, front-wheel drive ENGINE: 1.5-litre DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine (106 hp, 103 lb/ft of torque) with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission FUEL ECONOMY: (Regular) 7.6/5.7/6.7L/100 km city/highway/combined (manual) and 7.2/5.6/6.4L/100 km for the automatic PRICE: $16,995 (manual), $18,200 (automatic), Premium ($20,200) WEBSITE: www.toyota.ca

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Only applicable with finance through Nissan Canada Finance at standard rates. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 1.99% lease APR for a 60 month term equals monthly payments of $281 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,848. 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT does not qualify for ‘No Charge AWD credit’. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Pathfinder S 4X4 (5XBG15 AA00). Selling price is $32,589 financed at 0% APR equals monthly payments of $453 monthly for a 72 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $32,598. 2015 Pathfinder S 4X4 (5XBG15 AA00) is not applicable for the no charge AWD credit. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ▲Models shown $37,139/$26,129/$48,839 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00)/2015 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00). See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. *◆±≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,760/$1,600/$1,760) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. 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Limited time lease and finance offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,495 to $1,695 depending on model), EHF tires ($28.45), EHF filters (ranges from $1.00 to $1.55 depending on model), A/C charge ($100), and OMVIC fee ($5). Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. *$2,500 // $2,500 cash incentive is valid on any new 2015 Civic Coupe and Sedan (except Civic Si Sedan and Hybrid models) // 2015 Accord Coupe models when registered and delivered between October 1st and November 2nd, 2015. Cash incentive is comprised of $1,000 // $500 customer incentive which is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes (can be combined with advertised lease and finance rates); plus $1,500 // $2,000 non-stackable customer cash which is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes (available for Honda retail customers except customers who lease or finance through HFS at a subvented rate of interest offered by Honda as part of a low rate interest program. All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates). ΩRepresentative weekly lease example: 2015 Civic Si Sedan 6MT (Model FB6E5FKV) // 2015 CR-V LX 2WD (Model RM3H3FES) // 2015 Accord LX Sedan 6MT (Model CR2E3FE) on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments at 0.99% // 1.99% // 0.99% lease APR. Weekly payment is $72.98 // $69.76 // $61.68 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in and $0 // $435 // $620 total lease incentive included. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,974.33 // $18,136.65 // $16,035.67. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. †Representative finance example: 2015 Civic Si Sedan 6MT (Model FB6E5FKV) with a selling price of $28,525.65 (includes freight, PDI, levies, OMVIC fee, and PPSA; excludes license and HST) on an 84 month term at 0.99% APR, the monthly payment is $351.63. Finance amount is $28,525.65. Cost of borrowing is $1,011.27 for a total finance obligation of $29,536.92 with $0 down or equivalent tradein. ◆$1,500 // $2,000 total customer cash incentive is valid on any new 2015 CR-V (except CR-V LX 2WD) // 2015 Accord Sedan (except LX 6MT) models when registered and delivered between October 1st and November 2nd, 2015. Cash incentive is available for Honda retail customers except customers who lease or finance through HFS at a subvented rate of interest offered by Honda as part of a low rate interest program. All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates. Customer cash incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. For all offers: license, insurance, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Colour availability may vary by dealer. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details.

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Psst, Chris Ballard, don’t hold your breath. Two months ago, the NewmarketAurora MPP said he would welcome a motion from York Region asking the province to make the regional chairperson an elected position. At the moment, the region’s arguably most powerful political position, which comes with a salary of more than $200,000 a year, is appointed by 20 regional councillors after weeks or months of private discussions. Ballard argued a motion from the council would do away with the need for his private member’s bill on the issue and send a signal to Queen’s Park that it didn’t need to impose the initiative on the region. But not only have regional councillors not made the move so far – although Markham Councillor Joe Li intends to raise the issue at council this fall — they have even rejected a baby step toward an elected chair. As part of a discussion of the province’s review of the Municipal Act, Newmarket Councillor John Taylor suggested the region ask the government for the authority to decide for itself if it wants an elected chairperson and whether regional councillors should be directly elected. The move would not force council to make any decisions, he stressed. Instead, it would merely give councillors the option of controlling council’s own destiny on the governance issues, he said. Giving the region the unilateral right to make the decisions would also clear up public confusion about whether the region or the province is taking the lead, Taylor said.

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‘CAT AND MOUSE GAME’ “Right now, it seems like a bit of a cat and mouse game,” he said. “I just want to point out I’m not saying we should do any of those. I’m saying we should have the right to make those decisions ourselves. That’s it. We can deal with them in a year or two or three or four or whatever... Let’s make it our decision, it should be our decision.” However, councillors rejected the idea after little discussion at a committee meeting last week, although they have a chance to revisit the issue again at this week’s council meeting. Following the meeting, Taylor said he was surprised and disappointed, especially after hearing municipal politicians complain for years that the provincial government has too much authority over local matters. With the review of the Municipal Act, the province is courting the region’s opinion on the issues, he said.

“I saw this as an opportunity for us to control our local democracy and I think that’s what the public would want.” It would also have been an opportunity to consult with the public about local democracy, said Taylor, who said he will not run for regional chairperson next term. But given council’s historic lack of appetite for an elected chairperson, Li said he was reluctant to support Taylor’s motion, because that could result in council unilaterally rejecting the idea. Keeping the authority to decide the issue at Queen’s Park keeps the prospect of an elected chairperson alive, he said. After campaigning in favour of an elected chairperson in last fall’s municipal election, Li will soon bring forward a motion asking council to tell the province it wants voters to choose the next chairperson. He is frustrated with the current system, which he said results in behind-the-scenes deals among regional councillors. Ballard’s private member’s bill is just the latest attempt to make the chairperson elected by residents.

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Two Vaughan women charged in toddler’s daycare death BY TIM KELLY

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York Regional Police have charged two women in the 2013 death of a two-year-old girl at an unlicensed daycare at a home in Vaughan. Police were called to a home in Thornhill, Vaughan on July 8, 2013, where they found a

two-year-old girl with vital signs absent. The owner/operators of the daycare were arrested Oct. 7, and charged with destroying evidence and interfering with an ongoing police investigation. Charged with obstruct police are Olena Panfilova, 49, of Vaughan and Karina Rabadanova, 26, of Vaughan.

They have not been held in custody and are scheduled to appear in Newmarket court on Nov. 12. The case sparked an outcry against unlicensed daycares in Ontario, when it was discovered there were 27 children at the daycare, which violated the Day Nurseries Act that states unlicensed daycares can only have five children. York Region Public Health was also called and their officials found seven health violations related to cleanliness and food safety in

the kitchen. It prompted the province to take action to review its policies around unlicensed daycares. The police investigation is ongoing and investigators are urging anyone with information on this case to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact York Region Police homicide unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, or email the Homicide Unit at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

Police are still investigating the death of Eva Ravikovich, 2. Last week two Vaughan women were arrested and charged with obstructing police.

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IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE THE NEW, HUMBER RIVER HOSPITAL WILL OPEN AT 6:00 AM ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2015 1235 Wilson Ave. - Keele St. & Hwy. 401 (See map below)

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

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

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

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4. The Keele St. Site

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

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

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

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

To reach programs or services at the new Humber River Hospital as of 6:00 AM on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 please call 416.242.1000.

For more information about the changes to Humber River Hospital please visit www.hrh.ca If you have a medical emergency at any time, call 911.

Social housing emerges as late election priority

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in social housing, which, they said, represents not only a compelling social concern, but an economic one as well. “Investments in housing are effective at stimulating economic growth and employment. For instance, it is estimated that each $1 increase in residential building construction investment generates an increase in overall GDP (gross domestic product) of $1.52 as the investment continues to cycle through the economy,” the mayors and chairs said in a letter to the federal leaders. “To put it simply, investing in social housing is a true engine of growth.” - Lisa Queen To read the full story, go to yorkregion.com

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The Regional Municipality of York Town of Richmond Hill is conducting an Environmental Assessment Study of Bayview Avenue, between Steeles Avenue and Elgin Mills Major Mackenzie Drive Road, in the City of Markham and the Town of Richmond Hill. The EA study is reviewing the current and future transportation needs and opportunities 16th Avenue for pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and motorists. York Region is hosting an open house and you are invited to meet the project team, learn about the study, discuss key issues and provide your input. Information regarding York Region’s John S treet policies and the Bayview Avenue corridor will be available. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2015 Steeles Avenue Time: Visit anytime between 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Thornhill Community Centre, South Hall 7755 Bayview Avenue City of Markham

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day-to-day drudgery. Family members may feel that they have lost the person they knew, adds Stern, “but look beyond the obvious symptoms of cognitive decline and there are often many abilities still preserved”. The guidebook, Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide, provides evidence-based strategies, tackling 21 topics including legal issues, sex and intimacy, travel and dental care. It’s designed to be “the next best thing to having a Baycrest advisor by your side”, says Stern, executive director of the Department of Culture, Arts and Innovation at Baycrest. For caregivers who feel isolated, overwhelmed, depressed or burned out, a free call-in dementia line is available. This two-year pilot project will cater to family members who look after a loved one with dementia at home or who have a loved one with dementia in longterm care. Baycrest is looking for volunteers who have had caregiving experience to staff the helpline. To assist, call 416-785-2500 ext. 2250. To access the Baycrest Dementia Helpline for Families call 416-785-2500, ext. 2236 Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide is available for $27.99 + tax and shipping at www.baycrest.org/dacg. Proceeds support Baycrest programs.

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Alison Finkelstein watched her mother, Michele Sperling, fade from a vibrant, outgoing, caring person into a shell of herself. Alzheimers robbed her mom of watching her daughter marry and her grandchildren celebrate bar and bat mitvahs, it ate away at her brain and left her in diapers, bed-ridden, barely able to swallow. It has been a long and heartbreaking journey, made even more cruel as her mother lives in Florida and Finkelstein, a mother of five, lives in Thornhill (see photo of duo). “I wish I could visit more. I watch for seat sales, but I don’t like to always leave my husband alone with the kids.” Instead, she tries to help her sister, who lives near her mom, with medical decisions and pre-arranging the funeral. Her sister holds the phone to her mother’s ear and they hope she can tell whose voice it is on the other end of the line, thousands of miles away. Caring for someone with dementia, whether you are close by or from a distance, is more like a marathon than a sprint. There are unrelenting days that test your patience and strength, but also moments to treasure forever, says Nira Rittenberg, an occupational therapist and author of a new book to help the growing number of families who are facing this challenge. Rittenberg and co-author Bianca Stern have compiled a guidebook for those on the frontline. A newly launched helpline by Baycrest also aims to help with trained volunteer caregivers offering support. When those with dementia become increasingly forgetful and resistant to care, it can be hard to communicate, explains Rittenberg, a member of Baycrest’s psychogeriatric team providing outreach to family caregivers at home. More challenges come when family members live at a distance, she says. Old sibling conflicts may resurface or the out-of-towner may appear to be the golden child, swooping in periodically, while those in-town face the

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St. Robert girls capture YRAA golf title The St. Robert Catholic High School girls’ golf team ruled the fairways at the York Region Athletic Association championships, after winning the team title at Cardinal Golf Club in Kettleby Oct. 6. The team of Victoria Stephenson, Natalie Cuda, Shanqui Lu, Christina Chin and Paulina PhangLyn amassed a score of 453 to take top spot. Newmarket High School finished second with 464 points, followed by Huron Heights Secondary School with 508. In the individual competition, Elise Hong of St. Elizabeth Catholic High School claimed top honours after carding a three-over 74.

Annabel Ngo of Pierre Elliott Trudeau was second at 17-over 88, while Mika Hirano of Markham District High School claimed thirdplace honours at 19-over 90. The top three teams along with those individuals finishing in the top eight, excluding those who were members of the top three teams, will represent the YRAA at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships in Windsor Oct. 14 and 15.

Thornhill’s Crescenzi cut by L.A. Kings Andrew Crescenzi was competing for a berth on the Los Angeles

Thornhill Blue Jays capture senior division

Kings National Hockey League roster to start the 2015-16 season. But in paring down their training camp roster, the Kings assigned the 23-year-old Thornhill resident to their American Hockey League Ontario Reign franchise, the NHL club announced on the weekend. Last season, Crescenzi was part of the Kings’ Manchester Monarchs’ AHL club, which relocated this year to Ontario, Calif., that skated off with the Calder Cup trophy. While with Manchester last season, the six-foot, five-inch, 208pound forward amassed seven goals and eight assists in 54 regular season games and three assists in 18 postseason tilts.

The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t the only baseball club to experience a season to remember. So too did the Thornhill Blue Jays, who captured the title in the Thornhill Baseball Club’s Senior Division that was capped off early this month with a resounding 11-1 win over the Phillies in the fourth game of their recent best-of-five final series at Bishops Cross Park. After losing the first game 10-8, the Blue Jays rebounded to even the series, with a 7-3 win followed by a 4-0 decision to go in the driv-

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

Saturday, Oct. 17 On Oct. 17, you’re invited to be part of the 10th annual Hike for ALS and Family Day at the Kortright Centre, in Vaughan. Come hike and explore 5 km and 10 km trails and learn about species of trees, foliage and frogs, and help fundraise to fight ALS. Register at hikeforals.ca The Canadian National Cage Bird Show & Expo is held Oct. 17 and 18 at Richmond Green Sports Complex, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd., at Leslie. Admire hundreds of exotic birds — finches, canaries, budgies, conures, cockatoos, macaws — watch official judging, shop at Bird Marketplace’s variety of vendors. Open Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission adults $8; seniors and children $5; two-day adult pass $12. For details, visit national-birdshow.com Annual Richmond Hill Studio Tour is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18 at 17 locations through town, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community Calendar class for more experienced dancers is 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. For details, contact Maya Cohen at shani.and.maya@gmail.com or visit kolami.ca

Check out the work of 41 talented artists in their studios, homes, or at local galleries. Watch demonstrations and purchase some exceptional artwork. Pick up self-guided tour brochure at any community centre, arena or library. Admission is free. For details, visit Richmondhill.ca/ Studiotour or call 905-787-1441 ext. 222.

for Sushi & Study at Sano Sushi, 8143 Yonge St. as we study Maimonides’s laws of ethics. No Hebrew or prior knowledge necessary. Bring a friend and come for great discussion. All welcome; RSVP appreciated but not required at 905-709-2620 or rabbistreiffer@kolami.ca.

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Sunday, Oct. 18 Markham Concert Band, under director Doug Manning, performs Oct. 18 at 2 and 7 p.m. as part of Markham Theatre’s 30th anniversary gala at Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. Among pieces to be performed are Midway March by John Williams, arrangement of music from the movie Aladdin, Mennin Veen by Haydn Wood, and much more. Tickets: adults $22, seniors/students $17, for details, visit mcband.ca Singles in the Park, a group for single, divorced and widowed Jewish men and women ages 50+, presents An evening of Swing, Motown, show tunes and Rock ‘n Roll Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., Toronto. Cost $15 in advance; $20 at door; includes refreshments and free pparking. RSVP essential to Debby at debbgo@ rogers.com or 416-631-0005. A beginners class in Israeli Dancing for those 16 to adult starts Oct. 18 at 7:45 p,m. at Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave, Thornhill. A

Cantabile Chorale of York Region, under Robert Richardson, founder/director, and Lona Richardson, accompanist, present A Classy Affair, an afternoon of classical choral music Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. at Thornhill United Church, 22 Elgin St, Thornhill, Guest performers will be Alexa Ball (flute), Ethel Briggs (organ), Angela Gibbon (soprano), and the Thornhill Chamber Music Ensemble. Tickets: adults $25, children $10; call 905-731-8318 or visit cantabile.ca

Monday, Oct. 19 Markham North Welcome Centre Immigrant Services presents a free Pronounce with Power workshop Oct. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 8400 Woodbine Ave, Ste 102-103, Markham. Join fun and interactive workshop to improve your speaking and pronunciation through small talk, reading aloud exercises and accent reduction tips. To register, call 1-877-761-1155, ext. 3645 or email register@welcomecentre.ca Like to eat? Like to learn? Join members of Thornhill’s Kol Ami synagogue Oct. 19 at noon

All welcome to attend a meeting of the York Region Parrot Club Oct. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lake Wilcox Community Centre in Oak Ridges, 81 Wildwood Ave. Hear experienced club members discuss and answer questions on parrot nutrition. For details, visit yorkregionparrotclub.ca

Wednesday, Oct. 21 The Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society meets Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave. at John Street with social at 7:30 p.m. Lorraine Flanigan, renowned Toronto master gardener, will speak about Green Roofs. Flower show will also be held. Annual membership $20 (single) or $25 (family). New members and guests welcome. For details, contact Bernadette Burns at 647-527-6948 or lbburns711@rogers.com A Canadian Federation of University Women chapter meets Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 143 Main St., Markham. Guest speaker is Iain Scott, regular guest quiz panelist and commentator on CBC

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

Saturday, Oct. 24 Holy Trinity Church, 140 Brooke St. in Thornhill (Yonge and Centre Sts.) holds its Fall Rummage Sale Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Large selection of clothes, household items, linens, books, games, toys, jewellery and much more available at great prices. For details, call 905-889-5931. Trick-or-treat your way around the grounds of Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. during ScaryFest, a ghoulishly grand Halloween event for children 10 and under. Come in costume, have fun and get spooky. Cost $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/students, $4 for children (under 2 years free). Last admittance at 6:30 p.m. for details, visit markhammuseum.ca The Liberal welcomes submissions of upcoming events from non-profit community organizations. Every effort is made to include all submissions; there is no guarantee of publication. E-mail items to mbeck@yrmg.com Did you know you can add your own items to our online calendar? Visit: www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-events/

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Chomko embodied genuine spirit of civic hero By Chris TraBer

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

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

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

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

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.”

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

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.

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

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offers available from october 1 – november 2, 2015. **350//$400//$500 no-charge winter tire package offer is available on new 2015 Micra // 2015 & 2016 versa note // 2015 sentra models purchased, leased or financed and delivered between october 1, 2015 and november 2, 2015. offer consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/lease/finance and applied towards: (i) the purchase of a winter tire package (includes: all-season floor mats, emergency road kit, and 4 specified winter tires -- rims, tire installation and balancing not included) from an authorized nissan dealer; and/or (ii) the purchase price of the vehicle. the discounts will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and can be combined with special lease and finance rates offered through nissan canada Finance. any unused portion of a discount will not be refunded and may not be banked for future use. offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. conditions apply. see your participating nissan dealer or visit choosenissan.ca for details. $12,198 selling price includes MsrP and fees for a new 2015 sentra 1.8 s M6 (c4lG55 aa00). $5,031 nci non-stackable cash discount, which includes $350 dealer participation included in advertised amount. Discount is deducted before taxes. *standard rate finance cash discount of $5,500 is applicable only to customers financing the 2015 altima 2.5 sl (t4lG15 aaaoo)/altima 2.5 sl (t4tG15 nv00)/altima 3.5 sl (t4sG15 nv00) through ncF at standard rates. not applicable to lease offers. the offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Dealers may set their own prices. an order or dealer trade may be required. ▲Models shown $26,129/$35,979 selling price for a new 2015 sentra 1.8 sl (c4tG15 aa00)/2015 altima 3.5 sl (t4sG15 nv00). see your dealer or visit nissan.ca/loyalty. *±≠▲Freight and PDe charges ($1,600/$1,700) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. license, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. lease offers are available on approved credit through nissan canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. *the nissan loyalty offer (“offer”) is available only to eligible customers who (as of July 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-lessee 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 model year 2015 and 2016 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/rogue ($600); (iii) altima/Frontier/Xterra/leaf/Murano/ Pathfinder ($800); and (iv) Maxima/Z/titan, armada/Gt-r ($1000). loyalty Dollars will be applied after taxes, which means that loyalty Dollars 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 kilometer (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 october 1, 2015 and november 2, 2015. conditions apply. 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. see your participating nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 nissan canada inc. and nissan canada Financial services inc. 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 october 1, 2015 and october 31, 2015 (the “contest Period”). each contestant will be automatically entered into the contest by the alta Group with a chance to win one of two Brand new 2015 nissan Micras (s5lG55 aa00)(the “Prizes”). one entry per contestant. odds of winning are based on the number of vehicles sold during the contest Period. each contestant shall have one ballot entered into a draw (the “initial Draw”) from which six (6) contestants shall be selected for the Final Draw. the initial Draw shall take place on november 9, 2015. each of the contestants selected in the initial Draw shall be notified via email that they have been selected to participate in the Final Draw. the Final Draw will take place at Maple nissan, at 2:00 pm on november 23, 2015. to participate in the Final Draw, contestants selected in the initial Draw must be present at Maple nissan at or before 1:45 pm on november 23, 2015 (the “check in time”) to sign in. only those contestants who arrive at or before the check in time, will be entered into the Final Draw. two of the contestants present for the Final Draw will each win one of the Prizes (the “Winners”). the Winners will not be able to substitute the Prizes for cash or trade in, and the Winners will be required to take delivery of the Prizes within two weeks of the Final Draw or will forfeit their 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.