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Concerns over the lack of awareness for alternative school transportation has some York parents scrambling to find rides for their children before classes start Tuesday. “There are some decisions we have to make. I’m in a limbo right now,” said Vicky Yakabuski of Stouffville. Ms Yakabuski’s daughter, Julia, is starting Grade 9 in Unionville High School’s drama program. Since arts programs are considered optional, school boards do not provide school buses for those enrolled. However, there are some exceptions, such as if they live within the school boundary or in a community not served by public transit and are qualified for busing. By chance, Ms Yakabuski’s husband found out about a Concord company that specializes in school transportation for those who don’t qualify for busing with the school boards — by running into one of the company’s bus drivers. Ms Yakabuski said the school board should make it easier for

Boundary changes being proposed for York Region’s federal ridings lop off the eastern part of Thornhill to make it part of a new Markham riding, but not everyone is thrilled with the idea. The new federal electoral map, to be considered at public hearings this fall, shrinks the Thornhill riding to include only the area west of Bayview Avenue. Overall, the province will gain 15 electoral districts as a result of population growth.

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While two of the three proposed additional ridings are in Markham and one is to be shared by Aurora and Richmond Hill, every riding in York is affected. Four of the region’s seven existing ridings — YorkSimcoe, Newmarket-Aurora, Richmond Hill and Markham-Unionville — will keep the same names, but have different boundaries. The other six ridings proposed are Markham, Markham-Stouffville, Oak Ridges, Vaughan-Thornhill, Vaughan-Woodbridge and Aurora-Richmond Hill. Voters who live between Bayview and Highway 404 would cast their ballots for candidates in the new Markham riding. It means residents who live in the area around German Mills Park will look to the east for their representative on Parliament Hill. Resident Eileen Liasi calls it a “most unnatural grouping” for east Thornhill residents who are used to working with Thornhill residents to the west. “Unfortunately, the historic settlement of Thornhill

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Girl, 10, wants to be singer after sharing stage with the Boss She always wanted to be a singer and her surprise performance at a Bruce Springsteen concert has solidified Halle Tator’s dream. “I want to be a singer even more — I loved it so much,” she said. The Thornhill youngster attended the concert Friday at Toronto’s Rogers Centre with her father Sender Tator, her mother, Lisa, and 8-year-old brother, Shayne. Halle came prepared. She and her mother had made a sign that read: “It is my first show. I’m Waitin’ on a Sunny Day. Sing With Me.” Springsteen often picks a child from the audience to sing this song. The 10-year-old had practised the song with her brother. The Tator family was in the pit close to the stage and while Halle sat on her father’s shoulders, she was featured on the jumbotron, Mr. Tator said. Also, when Springsteen sang Hungry Heart, he came over and held her hand. She saw him look at her sign. Later in the concert, Springsteen made a major effort to get to Halle and pull her up on stage. She found the experience really exciting. “I was happy when I was singing and everyone was clapping and waving hands.” Despite the fact Halle was performing in front of 40,000 people, she was not nervous, just excited, she said. After the song, Springsteen picked her up, kissed her on the forehead and sent her back to her spot in the crowd. “It worked out amazing. It was surreal,” Mr. Tator said. Halle’s vocal teacher, Kat Langdon, made comments online about Halle’s run-in with Springsteen: “As her voice teacher I’m over the moon with how she sounded ... she believed in herself enough to see an opportunity and grab it.” While this was Halle’s first big concert, this was Mr. Tator’s 17th Springsteen show. The hardcore Boss fan got emotional when he saw his daughter on stage with Springsteen. “I shed a tear or two,” Mr. Tator said. “I could see she was having so much fun. You could feel her energy. I am shocked I didn’t faint,” he said. “My friends questioned my sanity taking two kids into general admission where people often have to stand in line hours before the show starts and the show itself is known for its marathon length,” Mr. Tator said. In the end, Springsteen was worth the wait.

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nown as arrosticini, spiedini or speducci; this traditional Italian barbecue treat features as many different names as ways that it can be prepared. Arrosticini is little more than meat on a stick, but rich in old-world tradition and brought to Canada by Italian immigrants from the Abruzzo region of Italy. Not only does arrosticini serve a purpose in sustenance, but the portable and unique barbecue on which it’s traditionally cooked has long carried a social value and importance. Vaughan resident Joe Mannara and his family have turned their passion into a successful business, introducing it to all cultures. Oak Ridges resident Johnny Ciccone regularly prepares arrosticini as a way to feed hundreds at his Italian social club, all the while sharing a tradition with young ItalianCanadians. And Richmond Hill’s Max Trotta remembers his family often using arrosticini as a social ice-breaker with new neighbours, upon immigrating from Italy to Toronto during the 1950s.

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‘My dad would buy bicycle spokes and cook the lamb on those. I wouldn’t recommend that now.’ Arrosticini or speducci are the traditional names for what is essentially skewered lamb or sheep, on what looks like an elongated toothpick. Traditionally, shepherds would whittle these sticks from branches of trees (similar in variety to willow trees, said Mr. Ciccone) but today, small skewers can be easily purchased. The skewers are then placed over top a stand alone trough-shaped barbecue and depending on your arrosticini preparation rules and whether or not you purchased the barbecue, made it yourself or feel it’s sacrilegious to let the meat touch a grill, you are in for a tasty treat. “What makes it appealing is its simplicity,” said Richmond Hill Italian Social Club arrosticini guru Mr. Ciccone. “You make it simple, you cook it simple, you add salt and then you eat. You complicate and you ruin it,” he added. Simply put and simply enjoyed, the world of arrosticini can still seem complex in its variety, however. If you’re planning to give arrosticini a try, there are a variety of meats, barbecues, char-

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Johnny Ciccone shows off his speducci technique at the Richmond Hill Italian Social Club. coal, and methods and, of course, a variety of names to become familiar with. For many non-Italians and even Canadians of Italian descent, arrosticini is better known as ‘speducci’, or is simply known as ‘spadooch’. It’s like a frankfurter, better known as a hotdog in North America, commented Mr. Mannara, owner of Vincentina Fine Foods. “If you Google ‘spiedini’ you see the real stuff. You Google ‘speducci’, you get a bunch of guys standing around the grill on a driveway in Woodbridge,” said Mr. Mannara with a laugh. But no matter what you call it, this uniquely Italian-style grilling is an attention grabber, possessing the ability to gather friends or neighbours once the charcoal is lit and skewers are in place, Mr. Trotta recalled as a young immigrant to Canada. He fondly remembers spending summer

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afternoons at the park, while his father and uncle would cook up arrosticini. Hailing from Abruzzo, the Trottas were accustomed to fashioning their own skewers for the arrosticini, but in Toronto, they couldn’t find appropriate trees. So, they improvised, recalled Mr. Trotta. “My dad would buy bicycle spokes and cook the lamb on those. I wouldn’t recommend that now. The spokes get pretty hot and who knows what chemicals were on those things,” he added with a laugh. As new Canadians in Toronto during the 1960s, Mr. Trotta remembers his fam-

ily would often attract strange looks from passersby, but the smell of the lamb and his father’s broken English invitations for a sample soon had the Trottas sharing the traditional taste with other Torontonians. While the Trottas offered an early taste of arrosticini to the area, Mr. Mannara credits his family business with bringing the technology for pre-packaged arrosticini to Canada in the 1990s and, in effect, to the cultural masses of York Region. He said he has seen more interest in arrosticini over the past 10 years. “Each year, we have more and more people of all (cultural) backgrounds asking about spiedini. It’s not just an Italian thing anymore,” said Mr. Mannara, “It’s social and fun food. If we are having a family gathering; I will do up a box for the kids and before my son’s hockey game I do up a box in the parking lot for all the parents,” he added. Sprinkled with sea salt to coax out the meat’s juice, the meat skewers are best enjoyed straight off the grill, said Mr. Mannara. Where Mr. Trotta’s opinion is that arrosticini meat shouldn’t touch a grill, Mr. Ciccone said it doesn’t matter. It’s in these finer details, where the subtle intricacies of the speducci take shape. Young, old, Italian or not; everyone has the “right way” to prepare arrosticini. Where the men differ about how to do the grilling, all three agree hardwood charcoal and not briquettes should be used when cooking. After pouring charcoal into the trough for lighting, Mr. Ciccone motioned to a homemade trough of sheet metal and concrete reinforcement bars that looked like it has spent many years in action. One of the more arduous tasks of the arrosticini process is establishing and maintaining a good burn on the charcoal. Mr. Trotta said he remembers as a kid the traditional way to do this was with a hand carved ping-pong paddle-like wooden tool. However, as old world traditions have spread on to the next generations, it appears that even an arrosticini guru can learn new tricks. “No, no paddle; I use an electric hair dryer,” said Mr. Ciccone. “Why would you want to stand there fanning it all day? Your arm gets tired!”

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Anna Leibenko, the former Toronto Argonauts cheerleader from Richmond Hill stranded in a Croatian hospital, is finally coming home. Ms Leibenko, 24, was vacationing in Croatia when she fell from a catamaran Aug. 17, hit her head and fell into the ocean. On life support and in critical condition, she has been unable to return to Canada because the air ambulance flight costs almost $100,000 and she was uninsured. The community and supporters rallied to her cause, raising $132,876.25, according to the website You don't have to be on the street! Are you 15-19 years old and need a place to stay while you sort things out?

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Protestors should pick one country to call home Re: Rally was not Muslim-only event, by Munir Chagpar and Rally was fight against injustice, by Ali Manji, letters to the editor, Aug. 23. I take no position for or against the issues raised by both authors of these letters. But, I do take a position on people like Munir and Ali who support and/or participate in a political action which ignores the conscious attitudes of all other Canadians. Too many landed immigrants, refugees, illegal and legal immigrants, bring their political problems to Canada. If this is your only reason for coming to this great country, I suspect we don’t need you here. Canadian politics has its own problems and growing pains to attend to. You need not add to our burden. Your position should be to improve our Canadian federal and provincial governments. Canada and Canadians have a long way to go before we become the multicultural nation that really works. As long as people like Munir and Ali and all the others like them

continue to parade their political problems and hatred openly across Canada, it will only serve to create greater separatism in place of unity. Unlike Munir and Ali, I do not have another country to call my home. I suggest that all the protesters involved with the Canadian Al-Quds protest, pick one country to call your home. Then, apply all your support to your choice. In short, if you care so much about what is happening in Palestine, I suggest you buy a plane ticket to Palestine, join their armed forces and stand a “post” to protect their rights. Just like Canadians did for their country in 1812, 1914, 1939, 1950 and every war since. Then and only then will you understand what it means to have “Canadian pride”, a title and expression that was bought and earned through the loss of Canadian lives across this world for the past century. Regardless of my multiple ethnic backgrounds, I am a “proud Canadian”. Canada is my only country and I will protect it always.

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Time to study up on year-round schooling?

o you ever wonder if the summer break is, in fact, too long? As in, after two and a half months of seeing our children around the house, it’s the parents who are the ones considering going back to school, taking a trip around the world, or maybe enquiring about the costs of a one-way ticket with that new space tourism service because, well, we’d really like to see a lot less of the little darlings by this point, not a lot more. It surprises me I can even think that sort of thing. I used to bristle at suggestions yearround schooling was the way to go for our kids, who were having fun in the sun and enjoying their freedom, I thought, despite some pretty good arguments. Arguments such as kids retained more of what they learned if the break wasn’t so long. It was easier on families that only had to find babysitters or summer camps for a few weeks at a time instead of a few months. It offered the opportunity to open up vacations at other interesting times of the year. Which all sounds very nice, but what about tradition?

Bernie O’Neill It’s a Canadian tradition that students stop learning anything new in early June and spend much of September reviewing everything they learned (or didn’t learn) last year. It’s a tradition to have a couple of fun weeks at a camp or cottage or on a roadtrip, visiting family and friends, but then the other nine or 10 weeks of summer can get intensely boring and these days your household Internet usage is somewhere around the point where, not only is your service provider sending you warnings, so is your bank. Of course it was a tradition that we let all the young folks out of school to

help harvest the crops on the family farm, get the hay in, fix the fences and repair the barn roof, since 95 per cent of our population lived on farms a century ago. But, again, that was a century ago. Now it turns out five York Region high schools are using an altered schedule that supporters argue has kids retaining more and being more involved in their school because they haven’t been kept out of class for so long. Kids in those schools are already back in class. The idea is that high school is divided up into more manageable blocks, theoretically meaning vacation is divided into more manageable blocks, too. Some say the tricky part about this approach is that, if it’s done at the local high school but not at grade schools, it can be difficult for families with more than one child to set up a schedule or get away together on vacation. Many of us already need to jostle with our co-workers to secure vacation time. If you can’t wrangle the same time off as your spouse is taking, vacations can be hard enough. Add to this the possibility that your high-school aged child now has a

shorter summer vacation and you can see how summers can get complicated (although at a certain point high school kids don’t want to go on “family vacations” anyway — eww). As it stands, it would be difficult to extend this alternative schedule to many of our grade schools because, unfortunately, the typical grade school in York Region is not air-conditioned — not even the brand-new ones. Say what? Out of fairness, one would imagine the board can’t very well be building new schools with air conditioning without having teachers and parents from all schools demanding the same via retrofit. And, at least for now, when classes are not in session in July or August, a big savings can be had by forgoing artificially cooled air. New high schools, however, do have air conditioning. So will we ever have widespread year-round schooling in Canada? Even though the young people aren’t needed to help out on the family farm, I still think that in a country where the winters can be tough, we still cherish time off in lovely weather and time together as a family, so we will still champion the long summer break, even if some of its glories are a myth.

When Markham Youth Theatre rehearses for its upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar, something funny has happened lately. “When we do run-throughs, we get shivers it is so impactful,” said Anita Nittoly, the musical’s dance choreographer. Performers range in age from nine to 29. The 25 members of cast and crew have created a quality production, she said. “Our director really focused on acting. The performance is stronger than most, considering it is community theatre.” Established in 1992, Markham Youth Theatre is a non-profit community theatre company run by youth for youth. Ms Nittoly encourages everyone to see the musical, “escape from everyday life and be enchanted”. “It is fantastic now and we are just in rehearsal mode,” she said. Markham Youth Theatre presents its 20th anniversary production of Jesus Christ Superstar Friday, Aug. 31 at the Flato Markham Theatre. For tickets, call 905-305-7469. Go to markhamtheatre.ca for more info.

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Saturday, Sept. 8 The Thornhill Garden and Horticultural Society’s Plant Sale will be held Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thornhill Community Centre, northwest corner parking lot (Bayview and Green Lane). A great variety of shrubs, perennials, garden books and tools available at reasonable prices. For info, contact Graham Duncan at 905-886-3507 or brendunc@bell.net.

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Monday, Sept. 10 Shaar Shalom Synagogue, at 2 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill invites knitters and crocheters of all ages to join its Mitzvah opening session for the season Sept. 10 at 7:15 p.m. If you can’t knit but would like to learn, you are welcome; sessions are bi-weekly Monday evenings. For more, call synagogue at 905-889-4975.

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private companies to get the word out. “How are parents supposed to know if there are any existing routes? How do we make others aware?” she said. Julia has a couple of options. She can take public transit, which takes her to Markham Stouffville Hospital where she’ll have to transfer, or she can get a ride from her parents. However, “We’d rather that she be on a bus”, Ms Yakabuski said. That being said, “She’s only 13, I really don’t want her to take that kind of transit”, Ms Yakabuski said of YRT. That’s where Tilly Varga of Student Choice Transit would like to come in, as specialized school transportation vehicles come with the same specification as regular board buses and drivers have the same training as those working under a board contract. Ms Varga has been trying to get viable bus routes off the ground with difficulties getting her message across to parents and families seeking transportation to specialty schools. She asked for help from the school board, but the board has a policy not to allow advertising at schools for for-profit companies. “We say no to all for-profit companies and we don’t approve everything for all non-profit, either,” said Licinio Miguelo, spokesperson for the York Region District School Board. “We are not stopping the company to provide that service, it’s whether or not it’s appropriate for us to endorse it.” But Ms Varga argued that even though they are a business, the issue goes beyond making money. “We are almost an essential service to some families,” she said. “There’s no way to connect with parents.” Currently, Student Choice runs six buses

into Markham’s Bill Crothers Secondary School, from Thornhill, Mount Albert/ Stouffville, Newmarket/Aurora West, Sharon/ Aurora East and Richmond Hill. Similarly, three routes from across the region are being organized for Baythorn Public School and St. Michael Catholic Academy in Thornhill — the only elementary artsfocused schools in York under the public and Catholic boards. Ms Varga said they need a minimum of 20 students per route. Each student is charged $9 per day for the round trip. A route to Unionville High School had to be cancelled after the number of riders shrunk, Ms Varga said. Parents drop off of routes for various reasons. Last year, Lisa Thalassinos of Richmond Hill spearheaded a private route to St. Michael Catholic Academy, where her two kids go. The school was on Yonge Street then and the ride took about 40 minutes. She said while school principals are generally willing to help spread the word about the private service, the boards won’t get involved. Ms Thalassinos said the service came with a cost of $3,300 for both kids last year, but it was worth the peace of mind. The other option was for them to take public transit. “I’m not comfortable with that”, she said. “I think that’s a problem for elementary school kids — they are too young.” Ms Thalassinos, who works from home, said she’s decided to drive her kids this year because the school is now on Simonston Boulevard in Thornhill and Student Choice’s route has changed to include more stops and therefore takes longer to get to and from school.

The Markham Lightning under-11 girls kicked up a storm during their York Region Soccer Association season by capturing the Tom McGarrigle Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Vaughan Azzurri Chargers in the recent final hosted by the Lake Simcoe Soccer Club. With the score knotted at 0-0 at the half, Hanna McKenna scored the game-winning marker early in the second half to propel the Lightning to their firstever Tom McGarrigle Cup title. “The girls played like champions and never gave in to fatigue, pain or exhaustion,” head coach George Filntissis said. In reaching the final, the Lightning defeated defending champion Aurora Stingers in their quarter-final match 2-1 on penalty kicks and then eliminated Kleinburg in their semifinal match 1-0. Melissa Lamanna scored the lone goal of the match for the Lightning. Other team members contributing to the club’s cup-winning run included Natasha Filntissis, Vanessa Pasqualitto, Katherine Goldfried, Melissa Lamanna, Faith Simiana, Faith Windebank, Hanna McKenna, Ariana and Elaina Anastasiadis, Taylor Watson, Eliana Borg, Rylee Traicoff, Stacey Speranza, Angelina Leventis and assistant coach Angelo Pasqualitto.

Markham Mariners down Thornhill Redbirds Mark Petrou smashed a three-run homer, his first of the season, to propel the Markham Mariners to an 8-2 win over the last-place Thornhill Redbirds in their final Greater Toronto Baseball League regular season game at Bishop’s Cross Park Friday. Jason Graham contributed three hits and Andre Steer, two for the Mariners, who finished the regular season in second place with a 16-11 won-loss mark. Mike Arsenault tossed five innings and allowed two runs to earn the win and improve his record to 2-1. Alex Bruce followed with three shutout innings of relief and Kyle Lawrence worked a scoreless ninth. Peter Westlake was the losing pitcher for the Redbirds, now 6-20.

Careers

VAUGHAN MILLS CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN

Don’t miss these flyers in today’s Liberal! BAYVIEW FOOD MART BENTLEY LEATHER BEST BUY BOUCLAIR BRANDS GONE WILD CANADIAN TIRE CORBEIL FOOD BASICS FORTINO’S FRESHCO FUTURE SHOP GALATI HIGHLAND FARMS HOME DEPOT HOME OUTFITTERS IDA INVENTIVE MINDS KIDZ ACADEMY LOBLAWS LONGOS LOWES M&M MEATS MEI YA FLOORING METRO MICHAEL ANGELO’S MICHAELS NATIONAL SPORTS NO FRILLS PARTSOURCE

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The PIC Group requires Quality Inspectors to start IMMEDIATELY in the Concord area. The PIC Group is looking to hire for ALL SHIFTS, part-time. Must have reliable transportation. The starting salary is $11.00 per hour + shift premium as applicable. Perform visual, mechanical and functional verification of part (primarily automotive) to ensure compliance to set specifications and quality standards. Collect and record accurate data. Strong English communication skills (verbal and written) required. Background check is required. Interested candidates may email their application to: hourlyjobs@thepicgroup.com

Notice of Public Forum #1 Kick-Off and Visioning Workshop September 10, 2012 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Multipurpose Room (First Floor), Vaughan City Hall 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1 Study Description: The City of Vaughan has retained the consultant team of Dialog Ontario Inc. and MMM Group, to undertake a Secondary Plan study that will provide: • Land Use Recommendations for a study area encompassing the properties east of Weston Road, South of Rutherford Road, west of Jane Street (with the exception of two parcels located east of Jane Street, north of River Rock Street), and north of Bass Pro Mills Drive (see map enclosed).

Busy Vaughan law firm seeking a bookkeeper with min. 5 yrs work-related exp. with PCLaw. Must be proficient with all computer programs. Salary commensurate with level of experience.

Please e-mail resumes to hr@parenteborean.com

Purpose of Public Meeting & Workshop: This will be the first of three public forum events planned for the land use component of the Vaughan Mills Centre Secondary Plan Study. This Public Forum (Kick-Off and Visioning Workshop) will

consist of interactive panels, an introductory presentation on the study process, background, and a discussion on opportunities and constraints followed by a facilitated workshop focusing on establishing a vision and guiding principles. The public input received will assist in creating development concepts that will be brought back to the community at a future date.

• A Land Use and Policy Framework and Urban Design Guidelines to inform the preparation of a Secondary Plan for incorporation into Volume 2 of the City of Vaughan’s New Official Plan which will apply specifically

Your input is vital to the success of this study!

Vaughan Mills Centre Secondary Plan Study Area Boundary

More Information Residents that are interested in attending the Workshop may RSVP to Kyle Fearon, Policy Planning Department at 905-832-8585 ext: 8776 or Kyle.Fearon@Vaughan.ca by September 6, 2012. For further information, please see the project webpage at: www.vaughantomorrow.ca.

Careers

SENIOR BOOKKEEPER required for a Markham building/ development company. Minimum of 10 years related experience. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy: NewViews software an asset. Respond with salary expectation to 1357markham@hotmail.ca Technical/ Skilled Trades

Salon and Spa

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Technical/ Skilled Trades

Interior trim company requires FOREMAN (M/F). Duties: Site measuring, repairs, overseeing carpenters, quality control. Should have prior trim carpentry experience, knowledge of construction sites. Salary to commensurate with experience. Email resume: jobposting@somerlyn.com

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Richmond Hill North 11720 Yonge St at Tower Is looking for experienced full time Service Advisors and 2nd or 3rd year Apprentices. Apply to hrteam697@jmch.ca Fax at 905-508-5705 416-479-0312 ext 143 Ravi or Mario

Experienced Hair Stylist Wanted full or part-time. Also, chair for rent in Vaughan. Call Rob, 647-229-3662

Office/Customer Service Assistant Bright, self-motivated person needed for customer service support and clerical work. Must have superior command of English (written/verbal) with excellent telephone and organizational skills. Entry level with room to grow. Fast-paced, high energy environment. Full-time 9-5pm. HWY 7 & Dufferin. Email resume careers@debcobag.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Office/ Administration

Markham area brokerage is currently seeking a RIBO licensed individual for Web Quoting and Sales. Our candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience and knowledge of MS Office and Compu-Quote. PowerBroker experience will be an asset. Please forward your resume to office@thinkinsure.ca or fax us at 905-415-8875.

RECEPTION / OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Req'd for window and door mfg F/T Mon-Fri + benefits E-mail resume to kevin@kvcustomwd.com or fax to 416-661-3662 Sales Opportunities

Sales Opportunities

A Career in Real Estate Success in real estate sales requires proper training and management support. Learn more about how you can make it to the top at our next CENTURY 21® Career Session --- no experience required, just ambition! Call now for a reserved seat: 905-883-8300 or 416-798-3600 x5100

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TELESALES Part-time days. Immediate. 5+ years experience. Promenade Mall Thornhill Call 905-886-4187 Health Care/Medical

Health Care/Medical

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS Top wage & vehicle provided

Permanent full & part-time positions Monday to Friday for Home At Last Program Qualifications • PSW certificate • Community experience • Comfortable in hospital setting • Strong communication skills • Able to read, write and speak English fluently • Valid Ontario Drivers License • Satisfactory driver's record Responsibilities • Transport clients home on day of discharge • Provide personal care, meal preparation & home help • Interact with hospital staff and public • Travel throughout Central LHIN area • Provide 1 on call weekend per month (full time position only) CHATS is an equal opportunity employer www.chats.on.ca Email: dlalonde@chats.on.ca include HAL in subject line Fax: 905-713-1705 or toll-free fax to 1-877-613-6111 Restaurants/ Hospitality

Restaurants/ Hospitality

PANERA BREAD Now Hiring: CATERING COORDINATORS New Cafe Opening in Markham! Panera Bread is seeking Catering Coordinators at our bakery-cafe opening soon in Markham to take & process catering orders, maintain customer database to track sales and cold call to increase repeat & new business. Vehicle and valid license required. We offer competitive pay & benefits for FT. EOE. Apply in person: 9350 Yonge St. Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G2 Teaching Opportunities

Teaching Opportunities

General Help

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Among Friends Daycare is looking to fill the following positions: • RECE'S • Assistants for local school aged childcare centres. P/T Split shifts, Mon- Fri. Must be available Sept to June. Email: amongfriendsdaycarecentres @hotmail.com

Personal Support Workers Must be PSW & CPR certified. We offer competitive compensation & benefits programs, flexible schedules, paid orientation programs & much more! hr@prefhealthcare.com Fax: 905-771-2763 www.prefhealthcare.com

General Help

Private School in Aurora requires Lunch Supervisors, After School Staff and Supply Teachers. Contact Suzie at 905-841-0065, ext 406, or at 416-494-7447.

•Baythorn & Royal Orchard •Simonston & Bucks Green •John & Henderson •Baythorn & Inverlochy •Valleymede Drive & Christ the King S.S. *We also require paid stand-by guards*

Please call us today at: (905)737-1600

Live-in, Part time Superintendent. Ideal for retired person. Experience required. Cleaning, minor clerical/ building/ grounds/ equipment maintenance, repairs & security. Ability to organize and work independently. Must respond to after-hours emergencies. Fluent in English verbal & written. Computer literate. Well maintained seniors low-rise in Thornhill. Vehicle required. 1 bedrm + salary. Submit resume by Sept. 10 to annswell@bell.net $$ INDEPENDENT CARRIER CONTRACTORS $$

to deliver Canada's largest newspaper door to door, early mornings, 7 & 6 days/week on established routes in Richmond Hill & Thornhill. Must have reliable vehicle. Excellent delivery credit earned.

For details: Mr. Alden 905-475-6007 Bathurst Glen Golf Course requires Back Shop Attendant. Must be able to work evenings, weekends & holidays Please email resume to: bglen@trca.on.ca Death Notices

Death Notices

Nov. 21, 1953 ~ Aug. 27, 2012

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PSW or HCA Certificate or Diploma • Valid CPR & First Aid • Valid Driver's License & car required • Community health care experience is an asset

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SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS and GENERAL HELP needed in Concord area. Please call 905-761-8549 ext 106

Part time & Full time HELP Experienced in moving. Richmond Hill area.

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General Help

New School Year Approaching!

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CARPENTER'S HELPER.

PSWs needed in Richmond Hill and Thornhill!

General Help

Direct Sales Job NO Door to Door! Apply Online

Health Care/Medical

If you are dedicated and compassionate individual with a genuine interest in health care to assist clients at home with their daily needs, we need you at ParaMed Home Health Care.

General Help

ALDRIDGE

ALDRIDGE, Margaret Esther (nee Smith) - Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Hospital, Newmarket, on Monday August 27th at the age of 58 after visits from her family and many friends. Loving wife of John Aldridge and mother to Katherine, she is survived by her mother, Jean, brothers Kevin (Shirley), Brad (Donna), sisters Kathy (Warren), Marlene (Roger), brotherin-law Jim (Guylaine), sisters-in-law Ann (Bill) and Jane. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Heather (Brian), Ian (Dale), Stephen, Kathleen, Rob, Alexandre, Etienne, Antoine, James, Liam, Trish (Ryan), Stephen (Mandy), Kari, Meaghan (Keith), Heather (Darrell), Shawn (Jenna), Patrick, great nieces and nephews Alexis, Morgan, Ruby, Parker, Keifer, Avery, Jacob, Emerson, extended family and many close friends. Family and friends will be welcomed at the Fawcett Funeral Home, 82 Pine St., Collingwood on Friday, August 31st from 3-5 and 7-9. Funeral to be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday September 1st at Trinity United Church, 140 Maple Street with luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to the Stronach Regional Cancer Clinic, the Southlake Regional Health Center or to the charity of your choice. Friends may visit Marg’s on-line Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com

HAWKINS CONTRACTING,

Markham seeking: Experienced Foreman, 3+ yrs exp. Machine Operator (Excavator and Dozer), 5 yrs exp. Labourer, 3 yrs exp. All req. "G" license, good driving record, verbal comm. Skills. Growth opp's, competitive wages. Send resume: careers@ hawkinscontracting.ca For more info: www.hawkinscontracting.ca PRODUCTION POSITION for Cesaroni Technology Inc. in Gormley. Required to carry out different plastics production processes. Good work habits required. Entry level position. Training will be provided. Send resume to: resume@cesaroni.net or fax 905-887-2375

Apartments for Rent BASEMENT APARTMENT For Rent 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Private Entrance Walk to Yonge St in RHill Parking. No Pets, No Smoking. Contact 905-884-4945 BATHURST/ CENTREBasement apartment w/walkout- own backyard/ garden! Laundry, cable, internet, hydro, parking $770. Great neighbourhood. 5min. to Promenade. September. 905-707-1297 BAYVIEW/ ELGIN Mills- 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, laundry, parking, cable. Suits single/ couple Non-smoking/ pets. Immediately. $850. 905-770-8206, 416-358-8559 BAYVIEW/ MAJOR Mackenzie- 2 bedroom basement, bright, separate entrance, a/c, parking. $1000. inclusive. Joyce 416-726-6832 BAYVIEW/ MAJOR Mackenzie- immaculate, sunny 1 bedroom side-apartment w/laundry, internet, porch. Parking. Suit single. $1000. inclusive. Nonsmoking/ pets. 905-884-3817, 647-688-7774 DOWNTOWN R. Hill – Yonge/ Centre St. new building 2 bdrm apt, available October 1st. central air, 5 appliances $1,400 monthly including heat, water and 1 parking. 905-224-3264. MAJOR MACKENZIE/ Bayview- Beautiful 2 bedroom basement apartment. Available immediately. $850. everything included. No smoking, no pets. (905)787-8979 RICHMOND HILL- 1 bedroom basement walkout facing forest/ lake, separate entrance, parking. Suit single. $850 inclusive. WiFi, cable. Immediately. 416-728-1440 THORNHILL- IN building, 1 bedroom, $940 including discount +parking +hydro. Heat, water included. 905-707-9862 before 7pm. Immediate & September 1st. www.viewit.ca

Memoriam

In Loving Memory of JASON BOODRAM September 2nd, 2008 No words we write can ever say How much we miss you every day As time goes by the loneliness grows, Hearts ache with sorrow, And secret tears flow. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And photos in a frame. No one knows our sorrow, No one sees us weep, The love we have for you Is in our hearts to keep. To spend one more day with you, Touch your face, talk a while Share your dreams, plans, Hear your laugh, See your smile. We've never stopped loving you, We know we never will. Deep inside our hearts There's a place no one can fill. We love you and miss you, Our precious Jason. Love always, Mom, Dad, Alan, relatives and friends Legals

Legals

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of Shirley Emily Marie Murphy Date of Death May 17, 2012. I, the undersigned, propose to distribute the assets of the Estate of Shirley Emily Marie Murphy, late of the Town of Richmond Hill in the Regional Municipality of York, Retired Clerk, and will be responsible only for claims of which I have notice and which are received by me on or before the 30th day of September, 2012. DATED at Richmond Hill this 30th day of August, 2012. Robert H. Blackburn, Estate Trustee, 10800 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 3E4 Apartments for Rent

Townhouses for Rent

YONGE/ ELGIN MillsLarge 1 bedroom basement, parking, separate entrance. No pets/ smoking. Immediately. $800+ partial utilities. 647-669-5870

YONGE/ WELDRICKTowhouse 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1200sq.ft., 4 appliances, a/c, 2-parking, deck. Non-smoking/ pets. October 1st. $1500+. References. 416-880-0668

YONGE/ MAJOR Mac, Articles for Sale Richmond Hill. 4 bedrooms (Misc.) +computer room. $1750. +utilities. Also, bright 1 bedroom basement $750. HOT TUB (Spa) CoversPrice, Best 9 0 5 - 8 8 2 - 2 7 8 8 , Best Quality. All Shapes & Col416-838-9801, ours Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ Condos for Rent newspaper LUXURY SPLIT 2 bedroom condo, corner unit, Bathurst/ Centre. Thornhill. Walking distance to malls, HOT TUB/SPA schools, transportation. 1,000sq.ft. $1900. 2012 model, fully loaded, full warranty. 416-725-2728 New in plastic. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $3,900. Townhouses for Rent Call: 416-779-0563 YONGE/ OLD ColonyNew townhouse, 1700sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, single garage, walkout backyard w/pond. Available immediately. $1850.+ Mark 416-720-9638

MOVING- FINE quality furniture. Excellent condition. Thomasville dining suite, Strathroy bedroom suite, etc. Call 905-787-9513

Notices (Public)

Tenders

Request For Tender Tender # Description

Tenders

Request For Tender Tender # Description T-12-82

The supply and delivery of a quantity of Twenty (20) current model pick up trucks

Closing Date

Tues., Sept. 18, 2012 1:00 p.m.

The Region is inviting bids from qualified firms to provide services as stated in the above heading. The tender documents are available for download from the Region’s Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca for a non-refundable fee of forty-one dollars ($41.00) including H.S.T. or a hard copy may be obtained for sixty-four dollars ($64.00) including H.S.T. per set at the Regional Municipality of York, Administrative Center, 17250 Yonge Street, Supplies & Services, 1st Floor, Newmarket, Ontario on or after Thursday, August 30, 2012. All Bidders must log into their account and register for the RFT before they can download the bid documents. There is no cost to set up an account in the Region’s Bids and Tenders System. All Addenda will be issued on the Bids & Tenders website. Bidders’ Meeting Bidders are advised that a pre-tender submission meeting for all potential bidders will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 90 Bales Drive, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, starting at 10:00 a.m. in Boardroom 237. All Queries regarding the tender documents shall be directed to Sarah Power, B.A. (Hons), CSCMP, Senior Purchasing Analyst, Supplies and Services Email: sarah.power@york.ca, Tel: (905) 830-4444 ext. 1651. Please state the document number when inquiring about this contract. Bidders are advised that, unless otherwise permitted by the Region’s Purchasing By-Law, no bid shall be accepted from, nor shall any contract be awarded to, any Bidder with whom the Region is engaged in unresolved litigation. All of the Regional Municipality of York’s advertisements for RFPQ’s, RFP’s, RFT’s, RFQ’s and RFI’s may be viewed on the Region’s Bids and Tender website at http://bids.york.ca. Tenders will be opened publicly at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012, in Committee Room “A”, located on the main floor, next to the Council Chambers. Sealed Tenders, clearly marked with the Tender Number, Description of the Project, and the Legal Company Name of the Bidder will be received by the Regional Clerk at the address below. Late bids will NOT be accepted. The Regional Municipality of York Office of the Clerk, Information Kiosk Great Hall, Ground Floor 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED

Cars

2001 Nissan Sentra 191,000 km., one owner, 5 speed manual transmission, runs well, (extra snow tires not on rims) emission test done but not certified – $1500 or best offer 289-264-1567 Newmarket

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking $200 TO $1000Dead/ Alive. Cars/ trucks/ vans. Fast Free towing. We sell parts. 416-500-5050 CASH PAID for scrap cars and trucks. We also sell parts. Don Mills Steel (905)887-5821

Domestic Help Wanted MATURE PERSON for live-in position- to care for house when owners away, misc. household duties, run errands, and companion duties on full time caregiver's day off. Must have valid driver's license. Please reply including telephone number to: kah@netscape.ca or call 905-888-1611

Accounting/ Bookkeeping BOOKKEEPING AND accounting service: Job costing, Payroll, financial statement, financial forecasts and budgeting. Call 416-824-2060.

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

Cleaning/Janitorial

BILL FISCH, Regional Chair and CEO

T-12-69 Tree removal, stumping and Tues., Sept. 18, 2012 disposal of emerald ash borer 1:00 p.m. affected trees and Site restoration on Regional road allowances at various locations within the Regional Municipality of York The Region is inviting bids from qualified firms to provide services as stated in the above heading. The tender documents are available for download from the Region's Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca for a non-refundable fee of forty-one dollars ($41.00) including H.S.T. or a hard copy may be obtained for sixty-four dollars ($64.00) including H.S.T. per set at the Regional Municipality of York, Administrative Center, 17250 Yonge Street, Supplies & Services, 1st Floor, Newmarket, Ontario on or after 11:00am Friday, August 31, 2012. All Bidders must log into their account and register for the RFT before they can download the bid documents. There is no cost to set up an account in the Region's Bids and Tenders System. All Addenda will be issued on the Bids & Tenders website. A bid deposit in the form of a certified cheque for $75,000.00 is required for this tender. In lieu of a certified cheque, bidders may submit a Bid Bond or a Letter of Credit in the approved forms within the bid document as Schedule "E" and "F" respectively to the Bid Form. Bidders' Meeting Bidders are advised that a pre-tender submission meeting for all potential bidders will be held on September 11, 2012 at 90 Bales Drive, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, starting at 1:00 p.m. in Boardroom 169. All Queries regarding the tender documents shall be directed to Sarah Power, B.A. (Hons), CSCMP, Senior Purchasing Analyst, Supplies and Services Email: sarah.power@york.ca, Tel: (905) 830-4444 ext. 1651. Please state the document number when inquiring about this contract. Bidders are advised that, unless otherwise permitted by the Region's Purchasing By-Law, no bid shall be accepted from, nor shall any contract be awarded to, any Bidder with whom the Region is engaged in unresolved litigation. All of the Regional Municipality of York's advertisements for RFPQ's, RFP's, RFT's, RFQ's and RFI's may be viewed on the Region's Bids and Tender website at http://bids.york.ca. Tenders will be opened publicly at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012, in Committee Room "A", located on the main floor, next to the Council Chambers. Sealed Tenders, clearly marked with the Tender Number, Description of the Project, and the Legal Company Name of the Bidder will be received by the Regional Clerk at the address below. Late bids will NOT be accepted. The Regional Municipality of York Office of the Clerk, Information Kiosk Great Hall, Ground Floor 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED

BILL FISCH, Regional Chair and CEO Cleaning/Janitorial

Handy Person

Moving & Storage

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Painting & Decorating ABSOLUTELY amazing painters at bargain prices! Summer special $100/ room. Quick, clean, reliable. Free estimates! Second to None Painting 905-265-7738 PAINTINGRESIDENTIAL, Commercial, interior/ exterior renovations, reasonable price. Job satisfaction. Bonded/ Insured. Free estimate. (416)616-9577

Plumbing SEMI-RETIRED MASTER plumber. Experienced. Courteous. No job too small! Licensed and insured. Reasonable rates. 416-948-6536

Garages Sales

QUALITY TREE care service. Specializing: tree/ shrub pruning, trimming, mulching, maintenance. CONTENT/ YARD SaleI.S.A Certified Arborist. Furniture, tools, glassware, (647)297-8559 kitchenware, etc. Sunday, September 2, 9am-3pm. 17 Birch Court, Aurora

Garages Sales CHARITY GARAGE saleGreat stuff. Saturday, September 1, 8:30am-12:30pm. 139 Golf Club Court, Richmond Hill.

HUGE GARAGE sale. Not to be missed! Saturday/ Sunday, September 1st/ 2nd, 9am-1pm. 158 Stave Cres., Richmond Hill (off Shaftsbury/ Canyon Hill). Electronics, books, toys, clothing, kitchenware and lots more. Something for everyone!

Garages Sales

RICHMOND HILL- 404 Weldrick Road East. Sept. 1st+ 2nd. 10am-5pm. Giant Moving Sale. Everything goes!

THORNHILL- 202 Bay Thorn Drive. Saturday, September 1st, 9am-1pm. Trampoline, furniture, households, etc.

CONCRETE & PAVING CONCRETE IMPRESSIONS Stamped concrete for as low as $8./ sq.ft.

Garage Floors • Driveways • Basement Walkouts Walkways • Waterproofing • Patios Over 30 years experience We leave "Good Impressions" Insured • Free Estimates • References

905-505-2410

DRAPES & UPHOLSTERY WINDOW COVERINGS

75% off California Shutters

2" Horizontal Blinds

50% off Crown Moulding 20 years experience. Custom Drapes. All kinds of repairs. Call Brian (905)770-9363

LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, SUPPLIES T & G Landscaping

• Interlock Stone • Retaining Walls • Flagstone Walkways • Lift & Re-level Interlock • Garden Installation ~ Top Soil & Seed

905-841-5098

Residential ~ Commercial

MASONRY & CONCRETE Got masonry needs? We do it all. window sill replacement parging • chimneys • repointing • fireplaces brick & block work • stone walls & flatwork

Specializing in high-quality mortar colour matching • cultured stone masonry & natural stone brick tinting • glass block • wall openings & closures The brick stops here! historical restoration a specialty

GLASS & MIRROR

~ REPAIRS ~

Glass/Door/Window/Caulking Siding / Eavestrough / Screens Hardware / Thermo Units

Call (647)218-3950 Seniors Discount

Email: misterbuild@hotmail.com

ROOFING FRED'S ROOFERS INC.

•Licensed •Free Estimates •Shingles •Flats •Roof Repairs •Chimneys •Skylights •Eavestroughing

All work guaranteed. 20 years experience.

Insured ~ WSIB

Call Fred: Cell: 416-567-7387 Office: 905-918-1100, 1-877-264-3400

Presented by The Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberal

905-884-1105 Ask for Trish

A CRYSTAL Cleaning experience- Homes, Offices. Insured/ bonded. Supplies provided. 15% discount. (647)500-2260 for details.

Closing Date

Tree/Stump Service

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Notices (Public)

27, The Thornhill Liberal, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

Notices (Public)

The Thornhill Liberal, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, 28

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