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Transit fares to increase in new year
Lavinia Corriero (front, left) with sons, Tyler, 5, and Jason, 3, join other parents who send their children to a home-based day care in Thornhill. The day care had nine children under its care, however the province has told them ministry guidelines say four of the children have to go somewhere else. Parents say kids are traumatized – no time to say goodbye – and the families can’t find anywhere else to send their children. See story, page 14.
Hikes for seniors, students scaled back By L.H. Tiffany Hsieh
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Public transit riders in York Region will pay more starting in January, but monthly passes for adults, students and seniors/ children won’t go up as much as originally planned. Regional council voted last week to knock up to $5 off the proposed new monthly fares for three categories following concerns voiced by several members that the hike would drive potential riders away and hit those with fixed or limited incomes the hardest.
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“I’m really struggling with this,” Vaughan Regional Councillor Deb Schulte said, pointing out many transit users already pay fares for York Region Transit and TTC. Richmond Hill Regional Councillor Vito Spatafora agreed, adding he didn’t think it would be onerous to hike the fare gradually. “I would prefer a more scaledback increase for (students and seniors),” he said. Instead of $125 for an adult
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High school teachers vote 94% to strike by Kim Zarzour
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York Region’s high school teachers have added their support to a growing tide of teacher union strike mandates sweeping the province. The teacher/occasional teacher bargaining unit of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation in York voted 94 per cent
in favour of a strike mandate Monday night. “The membership has sent a very strong message to the government today,” said Colleen Ireland, district 16 president. York’s 4,800 elementary teachers, meanwhile, will vote on a strike mandate Oct. 4. Bargaining units provincewide have been voting in record numbers in support of a strike, accord-
ing to York’s Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario president David Clegg. Contracts between the teachers and public school board expired Aug. 31. The provincial government passed legislation imposing a deal on Ontario public teachers and allowing the minister of education to prevent or prohibit teacher strikes, but teacher unions are
still allowed strike votes under the Ontario Labour Relations Act. “We’re just going to follow the steps and the government will do what it has to do,” Ms Ireland said. The votes are part of an escalating protest against the provincial deal that freezes wages — except for grid movement for newer See STUDENTS, page 24.
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pass, $95 for a student pass and $59 for a senior/child pass, the new fares will be $120, $90 and $55, respectively. Georgina Mayor Robert Grossi made an earlier attempt to achieve the same reduction, but the move was voted down by the region’s transportation services committee. Passes currently cost $115 for adults, $85 for students and $50 for seniors/children. These lower fare hikes will shave about $340,000 off YRT’s projected revenue of $3 million from the overall hike. All other fare categories will go up as proposed, by 25 cents for cash fares and 20 cents for tickets. While some councillors saw the need to lower bus fares for students and seniors, others warned the current subsidy level of about $120 million a year isn’t sustainable. “That’s not acceptable,” Markham Regional Counillor Gord Landon said. “We can’t continue to provide greater service by asking the taxpayers.” Newmarket Regional Councillor John Taylor echoed similar thoughts, adding council also needs to think about a property tax hike. “It’s not an easy balance to make,” he said. However, regional chairperson Bill Fisch said a fare hike alone won’t reduce ridership, but will increase the transit’s cost-recovery ratio. The region saw a mere 7-per-cent increase in riders during a two-month free-ride period after the lengthy transit strike. “We are a car-oriented region still and probably will be for some time,” Mr. Fisch said. “People didn’t take advantage of free rides.” In addition to hiking fares, regional council
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approved the 2013 YRT/Viva annual service plan to restructure 41 bus routes. The plan includes the elimination of eight GO shuttles and special high school routes. In a recorded vote, Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow, East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson, King Mayor Steve Pellegrini, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and regional councillors Mr. Landon, Jim Jones and Mr. Taylor voted against the $5 fare hike reduction. In a separate recorded vote, regional councillors Jack Heath, Mr. Jones and Joe Li voted against the overall fare hike altogether. Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Wayne Emmerson and Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen were absent.
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COMMUNITY: 168-year tradition continues this weekend
Under fair skies Dave Laverdierre (left), Josh Denneny, and Danny Thompson put up the colourful canvas cover on the Markham Fair carnival Merry Go Round Tuesday morning. The fairgrounds on McCowan Road were alive with activity all week as the fair got set to open today.
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Old-time faves at Markham Fair By Amanda Persico
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It’s that time again. Time for the annual Markham Fair, which starts tonight and runs until Sunday. In keeping with the 168-year tradition, the fair features old-time favourites such as farm animals, handmade crafts, preserves and baked goods, monster truck demonstrations and farm competitions. That’s the fair’s staple, fair general manager John Peco said. “Those events are why people come out,”
he said. “That’s why we’re here, to celebrate agriculture.” This is your chance to thank a farmer for your meal, he said. “Many don’t have that connection with the land,” Mr. Peco said. “Everyone is so concerned with food security. Local farms is where our food comes from.” This year proved to be both rewarding and challenging for farmers. Due to the warm weather followed by a drop in temperature early in the year, many fruit and orchard farmers lost their crops, Mr. Peco said. The opposite is true for many grain farmers.
4 For more information or to purchase advance tickets, visit markhamfair.ca “Climate change brings new weather patterns,” he said. “Every season is a challenge. But a farmer is the eternal optimist.” While tried and true is key, there are some new events taking place this year. In honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, there will be a high tea pavilion featuring traditional British crumpets served on fine china.
There will also be demonstrations by the Canadian Armed Forces and a military tattoo featuring several marching bands and the Governor General’s horse guard. Today is York Region school day where hundreds of schools from across the region will have a chance to enjoy the traditional fair as well as special pep rally in the morning. On Saturday, popular band Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS) will take the stage pumping out dance floor beats mixed with ska and jungle music. The band features the sounds of Markham’s Ash Buchultz and Stouffville’s Jason Parsons.
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By L.H. Tiffany Hsieh
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The most powerful politician in York Region is stepping down. After his “long walk in the snow” over the summer, regional chairperson Bill Fisch announced his plans to retire in 2014 at 65. “I decided it was time,” he said in an interview. “I’ve been mulling this over the last couple of years.” Mr. Fisch, who is serving his fifth consecutive term as chairperson and CEO of the region, cited his family situation for his “timely”, but largely unexpected retirement. Tova, his wife of 41 years, has retired and wants to spend more time with him, he said. The couple is also looking forward to being there for their three grandchildren, the youngest a newborn, as well as in Florida where they have a house. “I want to retire when I have my health and when I’m happy,” Mr. Fisch said. “One more term I’d be 70 when I retire.”
A lawyer by profession, Mr. Fisch began his political career in 1988, when he was elected a Markham councillor. He became a Markham regional councillor in 1994 and went on in 1997 to start his tenure as the longestserving chairperson appointed by regional council in York’s history.
Elected chairperson While talks of having an elected regional chairperson have been brewing in York, Mr. Fisch said his decision to retire is “not particularly” related to Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi’s private bill, which calls for an elected chairperson. The second reading of the bill recently received unanimous support from all three parties in the legislature. “One way or another, it wouldn’t have mattered,” Mr. Fisch said. “I’m announcing it now because I want to let my council know as soon as possible.” He said he was asked by council members back in
May whether or not he would stay on for another term. “I said ‘yes’,” he said. “But this time I couldn’t keep the commitment. It’s not just 9-4, it’s 24-7... and it’s taken a toll.” That being said, Mr. Fisch said he is proud of York’s growth over his 15 years as regional chairperson. Despite the blame often laid on him over the region’s handling of the lengthy transit strike, Mr. Fisch lauded York’s transit initiative as being ahead of everyone else. “It’s a legacy for all of us,” he said. “The growth we’ve had has been challenging and we are not done yet. We are not a bedroom community any longer. We’ve come a long way and there’s room on the road for everybody.” While many councillors were surprised by his announcement, Mr. Fisch said they were happy for him. “I haven’t felt better,” he said. “Most of them prefer that I stay on.”
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING #2 FOR THE NATURAL HERITAGE NETWORK STUDY – PHASE 1 Date: Thursday, October 4, 2012 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Vaughan City Hall – MultiPurpose Room 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive Vaughan ON L6A 1T1 On Thursday, October 4, 2012, the City of Vaughan Policy Planning Department and the consulting team of North-South Environmental will host the second of two Public Consultation Meetings with members of the public for refinement of Vaughan’s Natural Heritage Network. The City of Vaughan Official Plan (VOP 2010), adopted by Council in September 2010, designates a Natural Heritage Network (NHN) which is made up of significant natural features such as valleylands, wetlands and woodlands. PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING: The Public Consultation Meeting #2 provides an opportunity to obtain feedback from the public on the work completed to date. Presenters will provide an overview of: information from additional public consultation sessions held after the Public Consultation Meeting #1; the compilation of a GIS database; criteria and decision-rules to support the NHN boundaries; the approach to identifying ecosystem targets; and a comparison of the biodiversity contribution of the existing NHN against the identified ecosystem targets. The general approach to the Study deliverables will be described. The background report prepared for the VOP 2010, Natural Heritage in the City, may be viewed on the City’s Vaughan Tomorrow website at www.vaughantomorrow.ca and specifically at http://www.vaughantomorrow.ca/OPR/background.html. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Iacobelli, Senior Environmental Planner, Policy Planning Department at 905-832-8585 ext. 8630 or email tony.iacobelli@vaughan.ca.
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Province ignores public input
Dangerous. Deliberate. Undermining. Scathing. Those are just a few choice words hurled at the province this past week after a report found it is blatantly ignoring our rights on important and possibly life-changing environmental decisions being made in our communities. Instead of seeing green on provincial eco initiatives — in which, apparently, we have little or no say — we should all be seeing red. “It astounds me to report on the degree of disregard and contempt that is shown to statutory requirements of the Environmental Bill of Rights,” Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller said last week when he released part one of his annual report, aptly entitled Losing Touch. Not only are the Ontario Liberals flouting our right to know about and comment on green matters, policies and initiatives paid for by the public purse, they are hiding significant decisions being made, says Mr. Miller, Ontario’s independent environmental advocate. As reported by York Region Media last week, the worst culprit is the Natural Resources Ministry, which Mr. Miller calls a chronic offender that ignores requirements of the law and develops policies and programs without consulting the
public. “Perhaps it is understandable that the ministries are no longer referred to as the civil service because there is nothing civil about the way citizens are often treated when they exercise their legislated right to file a request for investigation or review,” he said. For many residents — especially those intrinsically involved in local environmental matters — this report likely comes as no big surprise. That’s because, along with ignoring our input and demands for change, another delinquent, the Environment Ministry, keeps us in the dark. It even goes as far as to deny any commitments the province made in the first place to rehabilitate a Georgina smelter site that was under its watch for decades. Appalling, to say the least. Trampling on citizens’ rights and flouting laws that demand we have a say in matters is unacceptable, untrustworthy and contemptible. Immediate steps must be taken to ensure the public is aware of and understands any and all issues that affect our communities and the Liberals have to stop assuming they can run the show behind closed doors and under a veil of secrecy.
Replacement refs’ woes show officiating ain’t easy
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ave you been following the saga of the National Football League replacement officials and their struggles to make the right call in the pressure cooker that is America’s biggest sports stage? The poor guys in the pinstripes are at the mercy of instant replay as the broadcasters show us the calls that should have been made and shouldn’t have been made — and maybe would have been made correctly by the everyday officials with whom the league can’t seem to reach a deal on a new contract. Of course, all of us arm-chair quarterbacks view ourselves as experts on the game, believing we could make those split second calls with our eyes closed and our brains tied behind our backs. Oddly, instead of us being humbled by this spectacle of semi-pro refs struggling to get it right, we seem to be more convinced than ever that we regular guys at home could do better. Where thousands of us were yelling at the TV screen about the blown calls in years past, now there seem to be millions yelling at more blown calls. Even when these call-up rule enforcers view the instant replay in
Bernie O’Neill those instances where, mercifully, video review is allowed — you’d think this glorious second chance to see what the rest of the world saw on their TV screens would be all that’s needed — they incredibly still can’t seem to get it right. You’d almost think they were doing it on purpose — as in, they’d been passed over by the big league and now, when there’s trouble with the “real” refs, the big league comes calling. Well, we’ll show them. Touchdown Seattle. It makes me glad we don’t have to deal with this phenomenon in our everyday lives: replacement airline pilots (“Hey, what does this button
do?”) replacement brain surgeons (“Oops! I think I dropped something.”), replacement police officers (“Freeze! You’re under arrest for parking in...” Boom! “Darn, my gun went off again!”), replacement pharmacists (“Sore arse and sciatica? Try this, umm, let’s see, arsenic and cyanide! Sounds right, no?”) I don’t even watch a lot of football. But this whole new element of curious rules interpretation, of officials changing the outcome of the game by calling a player for holding when he was in fact scratching himself or gesturing skyward in thanks to the Lord almighty or telephoning his agent about that energy drink endorsement deal or all the other things football players do with their hands — in addition to holding on to their opponent, which seems to be what they do a lot of — has added an exciting randomness to the games that I intend to enjoy for as long as it lasts. But while professional football is big business and fans may have a right to be aghast at how shoddy officiating is affecting the credibility of a great game, I must say something I don’t miss now that my own kids are less involved in competitive sports, as seems to happen as kids get older, is
the abuse of people who officiate at our children’s sports contests and, in the case of hockey especially, seem to take a type of verbal abuse from the coaches and parents that, if it were me, no amount of compensation could ever make up for. People walk into a house of worship and are on their best behaviour — peaceful, thoughtful, caring. Later that afternoon, they walk into a house of hockey worship somewhere in the York-Simcoe league and lose their minds — they are screaming at the officials in a flurry they wouldn’t unleash on a person who had stolen their life savings or set their house on fire. (As a coach I’ve tried to limit my own comments to “bad call, ref”, not yelled but stated clearly and firmly, when really I should have kept my mouth shut.) Let’s take this NFL situation as a lesson that officiating at sports events is not as easy as we might think. Screaming at a minor hockey referee, especially a teenage ref, is really not cool. You wouldn’t scream at the teenager serving you at the coffee shop or ringing up your groceries, would you? You wouldn’t want that caught on video, either, replayed for the nation. Your children would soon be looking for a replacement parent.
Legislation is a joke Re: Job action just hurts students, editorial, Sept. 13. The “putting students first” legislation is a joke. The quote in your editorial states “there comes a time when you have to accept your fate”. When does the Liberal government realize it’s time to accept their fate? Stop punishing the taxpayers every time your government screws up. (One heck of a long list, I might add.) The pensions, vacation time, sick time, performance bonuses (there’s an oxymoron) golden handshakes, etc. What perks are the Liberal government willing to give up to ‘save’ a few billion dollars? And that statement is a joke, as well. The government won’t save billions of dollars cutting back public sector wages and benefits because they don’t know how to save. The money is never spent properly where it is supposed to be and will be squandered by the next regime to be voted in. So the endless cycle of bureaucracy scams continue. The only difference between Capone and Dillinger and McGuinty and Duncan is that McGuinty and Duncan don’t use guns. They strongarm the people by using bureaucratic legislation.
Mike Bushell MARKHAM
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To the person who took our rollup banner from the front of our Adoption Resource Centre on Sept. 7, I hope that you will return
it now that you realize it is of no use to you. We are a charity and that banner was donated to us. We cannot afford to replace it as the cost is over $350. Recently we attended an event and that banner would have helped people to know who we are. So not having the banner meant our donations were down. I also want you know that banner has sentimental value to me personally as the kitten in the photo was fostered by my family. He died in my arms only a few months after that photo. Please just leave the banner on our front step, no questions asked. We need that banner to help us build awareness of the over 600 pets we have that need homes.
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MORE NEED HELP Mental health advocates say these increases reflect south York Region’s increasingly diverse and growing communities in need of help. The program needs four new beds at $6,000 each and $40,000 worth of renovations to ensure comfort and safety for patients and staff. This year’s Joy of Aging event will feature sponsorship booths and a fitness activity, Ask the Experts panel, live music, silent auction, healthy breakfast, comedian, door prizes and gift bags.
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Compared to Ontario, York Region has more married partners, multi-family households and persons per private household and fewer common-law couples, people living alone and seniors 85 and older. The data, from Statistics Canada’s latest 2011 census numbers focusing on families, households, marital status and living arrangements, was released last week. The census surveyed just fewer than 1.04 million York residents and 12.5 million Ontarians. From a growth perspective, York’s population grew 15.7 per cent since 2006 — a rate three times that of the province. While married couples remain the predominant family unit at 67 per cent, the statistics suggest our society is in transition, Statistics Canada demography division sociologist Anne Milan said. “Different elements of diversity is really how families can be characterized today,” she said. “We still have married couple families dominant, but it is decreasing in share.” Within the marital status category, just less than three-fifths of York adults are married, compared to 50 per cent provincially. Within our nine municipalities, 3.8 per cent live common-law, half of the Ontario total.
MULTIPLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS Multiple-family households are prevalent in Brampton (11 per cent), Markham (8.1 per cent), Richmond Hill (5.4 per cent) and Mississauga (5 per cent). This could be the result of a higher proportion of immigrants in the communities, Statistics Canada says. In York Region’s census of 294,000 private households, 35 per cent are occupied by two persons and more than 10 per cent are home to five or more persons. More than 5 per cent of York’s households are defined as two or more family households. In York, the average number of persons per private household is 3.2. Provincially, it’s 2.6.
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MARRIED COUPLES DROPPING Statistics from 1961 show the evolution of the Canadian family. The number of families — married couples, common-law couples and lone-parent families — has more than doubled since 1961, to 9.4 million families from 4.1 million. But the proportion of married couples has dropped from 91.6 per cent to 67 per cent. In the 30 years since 1981, the number of common-law couples has quadrupled. In 2011, lone-parent families made up 16.3 per cent of all families, double the share of 1961, when more childbearing took place within marriage and divorce rates were lower. Statistics Canada analysis shows.
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Favourite TV dad will sing in York Region BY MARNEY BECK
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Best known for his fatherly role as Jason Seaver on the TV show Growing Pains, Canadian and Hollywood star Alan Thicke is genuinely excited to return to Toronto to prepare for his big role in Richmond Hill’s Queen For the Day: the Musical. Speaking from Los Angeles and squeezing a 15-minute interview into his busy day, Mr. Thicke laughs when asked if he will sing in the key role of Jack Bailey, the iconic host of a 1950s and 1960s’ Queen for a Day reality
show. “This will be my fourth musical, and yes, I have quite a big number to sing that’s rather complicated, early in the show,” said Mr. Thicke, noting his career as a songwriter and performer began as a student when he played in “frat bands” at the University of Western Ontario. No stranger to music, he’s written 40 theme songs for games shows. His serendipitous connections to Queen for a Day — that opened yesterday at the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts —
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Canadian and Hollywood star Alan Thicke will bring the key role of Jack Bailey to life in Richmond Hill’s production of Queen for a Day: The Musical.
GOOD TO KNOW Queen for a Day: The Musical runs Sept 26 through Oct. 7, a funny and touching musical comedy focusing on a housewife looking for her 15 minutes of fame, produced by Linda Barnett, Natalie Bartello and Jeffrey Latimer. Tickets range from $35 to $60; there are several matinees and evening shows start at 8 p.m.; call the box office at 905-787-8811 or go online to rhcentre.ca
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Each week in The Liberal’s Queen Countdown Contest, one woman in the community is chosen to be Queen for a Week, entitling her to prizes including tickets to the show and two dozen roses. The most recent winner is Barbara Jean Madill of Thornhill. Ms Madill is a working mother who volunteers to make her community a better place. She has a full-time job, three children in university and participates in numerous charity runs to raise money to fight cancer, such as Harry Rosen, Terry Fox, CIBC Run for the Cure, Midsummer’s Night Run 15K and Women Set the Pace, to name a few. She is training for the Scotiabank half marathon, bakes two dozen muffins every week (as her son likes “Mom-made” food) and works hard outside her home as well, receiving a Curb Appeal award for her front garden through the City of Vaughan three years running. There is still time to enter someone deserving in the Countdown Contest and win the grand prize draw, open to all residents of York Region. Visit queenforthedaythemusical.com and click on Queen Countdown Contest.
More than 30 locations in Vaughan will take part in Doors Open Vaughan and Culture Days Sept. 29 and 30. The 11 Doors Open locations allow various sites of historical, architectural, cultural and environmental importance to open their doors to the public and invite citizens to experience an assortment of exclusive tours, presentations, exhibits, art exhibitions, historic walks and more. Locations include heritage homes and church buildings, the Kortright Centre for Conservation, Magnotta Winery, McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the Village Market. Most locales will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., unless otherwise stated. As part of Culture Days, community organizations and partners will offer many hands-on activities such as tea sampling, dance performances, cooking demonstrations, art, pottery, a “Human Book” event, curatorial talks, yoga classes and behind-the– scenes tours. The goal for the provincial and national celebrations of Doors Open and Culture Days is to create awareness, anticipation and access to the arts and heritage on a local level. For a full schedule on the activities and site listings, the 2012 Doors Open and Culture Days brochures can be viewed online
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Charities accept donated furniture Old furniture from Vaughan’s city hall has been donated to charity. The city decided to donate surplus furniture from its old civic centre on Major Mackenzie Drive to local charities and community services. The civic centre is now slated for demolition this fall following the new construction of their eco-friendly city hall, which sits on the same lot. The decision to donate to local charitable foundations and community services came after discussing the possibility of an auction, public sale or simple disposal. Council decided donations were the best cost-effective method and a chance to give back to the community. The city issued a request for expression of interest to invite registered charities to participate. The eligible participants then toured the old building and labeled items of interest. The order of selection was to be decided in a draw. Participants were responsible for their own methods of furniture pick-up.
Upcoming Jewish harvest festival Sukkot to offer celebrations The Jewish Harvest Festival is fast approaching and preparations are already under way, including at the PJ Library & Schwartz/Reisman Centre which is presenting Shalom Sesame Sukkot. The event will include activities such as “Monsters in the Sukkah”, “Pizza in the Hut” and more along with a party to ring in the brand new sukkah. Festivities take place Oct. 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the SRC at 9600 Bathurst St. in
Thornhill. Tickets for SRC members are $5/ person while non-members are $7.50/person. Admission include one slice of kosher cheese pizza, chips, and a drink. To register, SRC members should go online at www.srcentre.ca. Non-members can phone 905-303-1821, ext. 3017. For any further questions, contact Elyse Tytel at pjlibrary@ujafed.org or at 416-6215675. — Jasmine Law
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Ballet Jörgen Canada adds third Swan Lake performance Flato Markham Theatre has announced a third show has been added to Ballet Jörgen Canada’s season-opening performance of the most revered classical ballet, Swan Lake. Tickets are now available for the company’s finale performance, which is slated for 8 p.m. on Saturday. “The interest in this world premiere presentation has been overwhelming,” said theatre general manager Eric Lariviere. “We are thrilled that Ballet Jörgen Canada’s schedule will allow them to include a third performance; and that we will be able to accommodate the many patrons excited to experience what is sure to be a spectacular 12-13 Diamond Series season opening taking place this weekend at the Flato Markham Theatre.” The centerpiece of the Toronto-based company’s silver anniversary season, this Canadian re-telling of the timeless classic was created by
award-winning choreographer and the company’s founder, Bengt Jörgen. Set to the evocative Tchaikovsky score, Jörgen’s newest masterpiece takes place in the 18th century seascape at Fortress Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. A company of 25 of the best ballet dancers in North America brings the tragic tale of faithful love to life through vibrant contemporary choreography. They are joined by the Mariinsky Ballet Company’s Grigory Popov who will dance the lead role. Grigory, widely known for his electric vigour and ability to hold soaring jumps, is a graduate of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and an international winner of the Vaganova-Prix International Competition. For tickets, call 905-305-SHOW (7469) or visit www. markhamtheatre.ca
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Parents cry foul over day care crackdown by province BY KIM ZARZOUR
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Several families from across York Region say they’ve been left in the lurch because of a government approach to child care they say is misdirected and out of date. The parents, who have lost their places at a cherished Thornhill day
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The sixth annual SavourYork Region Thanksgiving Food Drive in support of the Vaughan Food Bank will take place Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drive will kick off at Fortinos Supermarket, Woodbridge, at Hwy. 7 and Ansley Grove Road (west of Weston Road). The event will showcase food from Pizzaville, Rich’s Products, Mokarabia expresso coffee, and food samplings from Casa Italia. Residents can make a difference by donating non-perishable food items or making a monetary donation at www.vaughanfoodbank.ca. The food bank relies on the donations to keep its services operating all year-round. The Vaughan Food Bank consists solely of volunteers; there is no paid staff. For details, contact Elvira Caria at 416-843-1778 or visit www.savouryorkregion.com.
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Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. © 2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. † Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from June 14, 2012 to October 1, 2012 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2012/2013 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, Medium Trucks, Mustang Boss 302, and 2013 Shelby GT500). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any CAW-negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. †† Offer only valid from September 1 2012 to October 31, 2012 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before August 31, 2012. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ‡ No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, eligible vehicle criteria, and to enter as a Ford owner, visit www.ford.ca/shareourpridecontest (follow the entry path applicable to you, complete all mandatory fields and click on ‘submit’). Open only to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority, possess a valid graduated level provincially issued driver’s license, and are owners of Ford branded vehicles (excluding fleet customers and all Lincoln and Mercury models). Eligible vehicle criteria includes requirement that it be properly registered in Canada in the contest entrant’s name (matching vehicle ownership), and properly registered/plated and insured. Non-Ford owners can enter by mailing an original 100 word essay on “what they like about Ford”, with their full name, full mailing address, email, daytime phone number (with area code) to: Vanessa Richard, Pareto Corp., 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M3C 4G4. Contest closes at 11:59pm (PST) on the last day of the 2012 Ford Employee Pricing campaign which will be no earlier than August 31, 2012. Limit of 1 entry per person. Up to 8 prizes available to be won in Canada in 3 possible prize categories, each worth up to CAD$50,000. Chances of winning are dependent on the total number of entries received up to each 10,000 interval of unit sales under the Employee Pricing campaign (“Draw Trigger”). Odds of winning decrease as the contest progresses, more entries are made into the contest, and opportunities for Draw Triggers lessen. Skill testing question required. * Purchase a new [2012] /[2013] [F-150 STX Super Cab 4x2/F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4]/[Edge SEL FWD/Escape SE FWD/Escape Titanium FWD] for [$21,998/$46,313] / [$32,358/$26,058/$35,494] after total Ford Employee Price adjustment of [$8,773/$14,186]/[$3,770/$2,519/$3,685] (total Ford Employee Price adjustment is a combination of Employee Price adjustment of [$2,273/$7,186]/[$2,770/$2,019/$3,185] and delivery allowance of [$6,500/$7,000]/[$1,000/$500/$500]) is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Ford Employee Price adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight, air tax, PPSA and Stewardship Ontario Environmental Fee but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ** Until October 1, 2012, lease a new [2012]/[2013] [F-150 STX Super Cab 4x2]/[Edge SEL FWD/Escape SE FWD] and get [4.99%]/[1.99%/3.99%] APR for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a new [2012]/[2013] [F-150 STX Super Cab 4x2]/[Edge SEL FWD/Escape SE FWD] for [$21,998]/[$28,511/$22,362] at [4.99%]/[1.99%/3.99%] APR for up to 36 months with [$0]/[$3,898/$3,698] down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is [$379]/[$338/$278], total lease obligation is [$13,644]/[$16,066/$13,706], optional buyout is [$10,856]/[$17,703/$14,575]. Cost of leasing is [$2,449]/[$1,373/$2,202] or [4.99%]/[1.99%/3.99%] APR. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after any price adjustment is deducted. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Offers include Total Price Adjustments of [$8,773]/[$3,770/$2,519] (Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment [$2,273]/[$2,770/$2,019] and Delivery Allowance of [$6,500] /[$1,000/$500]). Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. Offers include freight, air tax, PPSA and Stewardship Ontario Environmental Fee but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. ^^ Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the [2012]/[2013] [F-150 4x2 3.7L-V6 6 speed SST]/[Edge FWD 3.5L-V6 6 speed SST/Escape FWD 1.6L GTDI-I4 6 speed auto]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada-approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. *** Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. 2011/2012 comparable competitor engines. ‡‡ When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. 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Reena Community Residence, an 80,000 square foot integrated residence, opened in Thornhill Thursday. Participating in the event are Irving Feldman (from left), Reena Foundation chairman and Tobie Bekhor, co-chairperson of the Reena Foundation campaign cabinet, the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Her Honour, Ruth Ann Onley, and Gary Sim, Reena Foundation president.
Thornhill welcomes one-of-a-kind residence About 200 people came out Thursday night for the grand opening of a new residence for people with developmental disabilities in Vaughan and to hear Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor David Onley speak about inclusion for those in need. Mr. Onley took part in the opening ceremonies for the new Reena Community Residence, an 80,000 square-foot integrated residence in Thornhill, the first of its kind in North America. The new residence, which consists of apartments for those with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and seniors, will be home to 84 people who can access a library, computer room and a recreation room within the building as well as a full physical fitness facility next door at the Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Community Campus. “Reena is a truly inclusive and accessible organization,” Mr. Onley said. “You focus on what people can do rather than what they can’t do.”
With $7.6 million already raised toward the $9-million campaign, this was the largest fundraising project Reena Foundation has ever undertaken, said Irving Feldman, chairperson of the Reena foundation board and co-chairperson of the capital campaign committee. In addition to the capital campaign launched by the Reena Foundation, Sandy Keshen, president and CEO of Reena reports that the four levels of government, federal, provincial, regional and municipal have, to date, contributed $7.4 million to the Reena Community Residence. An additional $2.6 million operational grant is to be received at a later date from the federal government. “We are proud to be able to open this great new building, but our biggest challenge is to raise the general awareness level of our population in the broader community so that they may be better understood, accepted and included in mainstream society,” said Gary Sim, foundation president.
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Moose notch first win of season After losing their first two games of the Greater Toronto Metro Junior A Hockey League regular season, Toronto Moose skated off with their first win over the Lefroy Wave 7-4 at the Thornhill Community Centre Saturday. Nicholas De Marchi delivered two power play goals and two assists for the Moose, who held a 3-0 lead after one period and remained on top through two at 7-3. Quentin Campbell, Jordan Macdonald, Richard Brown, Ryan Organ and Nicolas Crescenzi added single tallies. The Moose dropped their first two games against the Toronto Attack 10-2 and 9-7. Now 1-2 on the season, the Moose are scheduled to host the Lefroy Wave Saturday at 7:40 p.m. NEWS AND NOTES: While the Moose start the season with a full squad for the first time in a few years, under new coaching staff, injuries have already taken their toll in the opening weekend. Forwards Dalton Barnes, Joshua Macdonald, and Connor McKinley are all on the sidelines while Avery Rosen is day to day after falling heavily into the boards; Sergey Gridin will miss Saturday’s game against the Wave as a result of suspsension from a third period tussle against the Attack Sept. 18. The Moose are still awaiting the arrival of two defencemen from Russia, and Wes Smith, a six-foot, five-inch, 220 pound forward from Sudbury, is almost healed of the broken foot he recently suffered training at home; the Moose spent Sat-
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Former Lightning player makes debut with Glasgow Rangers For Fraser Aird, it was a long time coming and at the same time, a dream come true. The former Markham Lightning player made his long-awaited debut with the Glasgow Rangers in a third division match against Montrose FC Sunday. Aird, 17, entered the game, which Glasgow prevailed 4-1, at 55 minutes Aird signed a professional contract with the Rangers in 2011 and was with their academy team before moving up the ranks as a member of their reserve team last season and for a part of this season. While with the Lightning organization, Aird played with the under-14 and under15 squads under the direction of Sanford Carabin, who now serves as his agent. As a youngster growing up in Scarborough, Aird used to go with his father, Bill, to the Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club
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Firsts tackle third place The Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Football Club men’s firsts wrapped up third place in the Ontario Rugby Union Marshall Division standings after winning their fourth straight game with a 29-17 verdict against host Balmy Beach Saturday. Kieran Moloney scored two tries while Kurt Gibbons and Jesse Lofthouse each had one try. Jonny Sargent kicked four conversions and one penalty goal for Markham, which finished with a 7-6-1 mark.
Lindsey brothers team up A pair of Markham residents played a key role in propelling the University of Guelph Gryphons football team to a 31-29 win over the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in Ontario University Athletics’ action at a sold out Alumni Stadium homecoming in Guelph Saturday. Gryphons quarterback Jazz Lindsey completed 24 of 28 passes and threw for two touchdowns while his older brother Saxon, a senior, hauled in seven passes for 80 yards. Currently in his second year, Jazz also had four carries for 19 yards and was named the OUA Porter Airlines’ Player of the Game. The Gryphons improved their record to 2-1 and will play at Wilfrid Laurier University Saturday at 1 p.m.
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Students showing support for teachers at Queen’s Park From page 1.
teachers — cuts sick days in half to 10 and prevents teachers from banking sick days and cashing them out at retirement. Some teachers are withdrawing from voluntary duties in protest, leading to random cancellations of curriculum nights, sports teams and extracurricular clubs across York Region. Ms Ireland said her members are now waiting for advice from provincial union leaders as talks continue at the local level to determine what the provincial Memorandum of Agreement means.
York Region’s teacher unions, like many across the province, have a good relationship with the local public school board “but this legislation has forced us into adversarial steps and we don’t want to be there.
services withdrawn “You can’t just impose legislation and then say, ‘Let’s all play nice in the sandbox’. This is a multi-faceted process ... a monumental undertaking.” Students, meanwhile, plan a provincewide rally at Queen’s Park Saturday. They will be, according to the online flyer: “standing in support of Ontario teachers”.
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Students in Maple protest earlier this month against legislation passed by the provincial government imposing a deal on Ontario public teachers. Some York Region teachers have withdrawn their voluntary services, including coaching sports teams and helping clubs.
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Saving on energy as well as bills The quest to be eco-friendly takes a step forward as PowerStream’s Conservation Road Show comes to local retail stores to provide information on saving electricity. The road show will coincide with the fall 2012 “saveONenergy” discount coupon program, which will provide consumers with deals on a large range of energy efficient products. Consumers have the opportunity to learn the benefits of conservation while shopping at one of the host locations. Representatives at the road show will be on site to answer conservation-related questions. For more information on the PowerStream Conservation Road Show, contact the saveONenergy for Home phone line at 1-877-963-
6900, ext. 25760. For details on the discount coupons and all eligible products and participating retailers, visit www.powerstream.ca/conservation. The following locations and times are as follows: Lowes, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 200 McNaughton Rd., Maple, 100 Edgeley Blvd., Vaughan, 200 McNaughton Rd., Maple, 100 Edgeley Blvd., Vaughan Home Depot, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 50 Red Maple Rd., Richmond Hill, 1201 Castlemore Ave., Markham, 50 Kirkham Dr., Markham, 3155 Hwy. 7, Markham, 1706 Elgin Mills Rd., Richmond Hill, 50 Red Maple Rd., Richmond Hill — Jasmine Law
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Marko Pirovic and Troy Reid-Knight are looking forward to jetting overseas to Spain this weekend. But for the Thornlea Secondary School Grade 12 students, it won’t be just to check out the sights. Their thoughts will be on basketball as they are part of a four-player men’s contingent representing Canada at the FIBA Under-18 3 x 3 Championships starting Friday and concluding Sunday. Pirovic, 18, a six-foot, seven-inch forward, is the lone returnee on the team, which finished seventh out of 36 countries in last year’s championships in Italy. To don the Canadian jersey again on a team that also includes Brody Clarke of Toronto and Chris McComber of Nepean remains just as rewarding, he said. “I’m definitely excited to be going back,” Pirovic, a transfer from Robert F, Hall Catholic Secondary School in Caledon, said. “I was in it (the 3 on 3 champiosnhips) last year when they were in Italy and it was exciting. “And with it being held in Spain this year, who doesn’t want to go to Spain?” he said. Pirovic also played for Canada’s junior men’s
team that placed third at this year’s FIBA Americas Under-18 championship in Brazil and has been a player in the provincial program for the last three seasons. An 18-year-old, sixfoot, one-inch guard and member of the Vaughan Secondary School Voyageurs that won the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations AAAA gold medals over the last two seasons, Reid-Knight said representing Canada is a huge honour. “It’s really a good feeling to represent Canada and to play with a few teammates for Canada,” he said. A top-25 player who auditioned for the Canadian under-18 team this year along with being a member of the provincial under-15 and under-17 teams in the past, ReidKnight said he was caught off-guard when informed he made the 3-on-3 squad. “I really didn’t see it coming,” he said. Making his selection even more exciting, ReidKnight said, was having his new high school teammate in Pirovic taking to the court with him. First playing organized basketball when he was in Grade 8, Pirovic feels Canada has a good chance to improve on their seventh-
place finish last year. The lone guard and smallest player on the team, ReidKnight acknowledged there will be a bit of added pressure on him since he will be
Reid-Knight said. The team will compete in the Group A pool with Belize, China, France, Iran, New Zealand, Poland and Slovakia.
primarily handling the ball. But he feels up to the challenge. “I feel I can bring leadership, defence, shooting and good decision making,”
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WHEN THE MOON IS FULL, MANKIND IS ONE Enjoy the Full Moon in the Courtyard Plaza.
Date: September 30, 2012 (Sunday) FREE Time: Door opens at 6:30pm (participants are welcome to ADMISSION come and go as they please) 免費入場 Program at 7:00pm Place: Richmond Hill Centre Performing Arts 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill Cost: FREE ADMISSION Programs: Singing, dancing, Chinese opera, skids, riddles, lucky draw Lantern Sponsor
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Thursday, Sept. 27 David Dunlap Observatory Defenders (DDOD) present a free one-hour astronomy talk Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. for the entire family called Martians, Goddesses and the End of the World. Join astronomer Dr. Ian Shelton for a discussion about the nighttime sky, the latest news on the robot that landed on Mars and a free star chart at Richmond Hill Central Library, Room B, (southwest corner of Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie). Light refreshments included. For details, call 905-762-0072 or visit ddod.ca Markham Fair, an annual event hosted by the Markham and East York agricultural society runs today until Sunday. About 3,000 exhibitors will enter more than 12,000 items, which will be judged and put on display during the fair. As well as the competitive displays, you can also look out for the horse pull, demolition derby, tractor pull, midway rides and displays of farm animals. The Markham Fairgrounds are at McCowan and Elgin Mills roads in Markham. Go to http://www.markhamfair.ca/ for more information.
Friday, Sept. 28 Join the Temple Har Zion community Sept. 28 for Eat, Pray, Schmooze; Shabbat supper begins at 6:30 p.m (by reservation only, call temple office at 905-889-2252 ext. 5), creative service with D’var Torah by Rabbi Emeritus Michael S. Stroh begins at 8 p.m. Temple Har Zion is at 7360 Bayview Ave., Thornhill. St. Volodymyr’s Parish, 15 Church Lane, Thornhill (John & Yonge Street) invites everyone to a Ukrainian pierogy dinner Sept. 28 from
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4:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy meal of borscht, (beet soup) pierogies, sauerkraut, sausage, dessert and beverage. Containers for take-out may brought to reduce waste. Cost: adults $10, students $5, children 7 and under free. Take-out orders $9. Frozen pierogies also available. All funds go to repairs and maintenance of heritage church. Call 905-889-0187 for details.
Saturday, Sept. 29 Annual Beef or Salmon Dinner presented at St. Matthew’s United Church, 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill Sept. 29; seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Choice of beef or fresh salmon with all the trimmings, homemade pie, coffee/tea/juice. Tickets: adults $17; children under 12 $7; prepaid by reservation only. Call church office for tickets at 905-884-3606. Al-Anon welcomes families of alcoholics to weekly meetings, every Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Richmond Hill, corner of Major Mackenzie and Yonge St. Enter off Major Mackenzie on McLatchy Lane, enter doorway with ramp. Anonymity always respected. For information, call 888-325-2666. Bargains galore await at the Fall Rummage Sale Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Wallace Hall of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St., just north of Major Macken-
call: 905-884-1105
zie. Clothing in all sizes, shoes, jewelry, books, games, puzzles, bedding, household treasures, small electrical appliances, dishes, glassware and other treasures. Ample parking.
The Shops on Steeles & 404 with Mosaic Home Care Services & Community Resource Centre host a Community Fall Fair Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with bake tables, games, prizes, face painting, shopping and community group booths. The Shops on Steeles is at Steeles and Don Mills, 2900 Steeles Ave. E., Thornhill. Call 905-597-7000 for details.
Sunday, Sept. 30 The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association and the City of Markham will be working together to break the Guinness World Record for the longest dancing dragon. A 5.3 km dragon will come to life in the City of Markham at the Markham Civic Centre. The current Guinness World Record for the longest dancing dragon is 5.056 km, used in Luoyang Peony Festival of Henan Province, China, in 2007. If they had stretched the dragon out on Steeles Avenue, it would have spanned from Hwy. 404 to Brimley Road. Organizers will need a lot of volunteers. If you would like to participate in this historic moment, register and become a volunteer! You are also welcomed to support this event by donating. Tax receipts will be issued for any gifts $20 or more. Go to www. tccsa.on.ca/ for more.
or 1-800-743-3353
Business & Telephone Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Join Temple Kol Ami as we pray, sing, eat, and wave the lulav under the stars at Erev Sukkot family program and community dinner Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Bring the whole family. Kol Ami is located at 36 Atkinson Ave., Thornhill. For details, visit templekolami.ca
Monday, Oct. 1 Enjoy laughtercise and meditation techniques with Richmond Hill Laughter Club Oct. 1 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., room 201. $5 charge to cover costs. For info, visit www.freewebs.com/rhlaughterclub or e-mail rhlaughterclub@gmail.com
Sunday, Oct. 7 Join PJ Library and Schwartz Reisman Centre to celebrate Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival, Oct. 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with Monsters in the Sukkah, Pizza in the Hut in the brand new sukkah at the Centre, 9600 Bathurst St., Thornhill. Cost for SRC members $5; non-members: $7.50 (includes 1 slice kosher cheese pizza, chips and drink). Register at srcentre.ca; nonmembers may call 905-303-1821 ext. 3017. Enjoy a Simchat Torah celebration Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave., Thornhill, with dancing, food and a DJ. For details, visit templekolami.ca
Enjoy Power of Art exhibit
Artist and founder of Artcures Inc. Herbert Pryke and his student protege Michael Teuma-Castelletti (far left) are part of the Power of Art. The Power of Art exhibit will open at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Original artworks will be unveiled, mentor artists — such as Richmond Hill’s Herbert Pryke — and their students will speak about their experience and sell signed limited edition prints of their works. Proceeds from the sales will be donated to a charity of each team’s choice, including SickKids, Geneva Centre for Autism, KC’s Cancer Cushion Fund, Bereaved Families of Ontario,York Region and the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness. Artists from across York have donated original artwork as door prizes and the opening night will feature entertainment by pianist Joanna Grace, Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra flute trio and Steppin’ Out Theatrical productions. To purchase $50 tickets for the opening, read about mentorship teams and view tour schedule, visit www.artcures.ca
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Full-time Clinical Coordinator For a busy rehab firm. Member of the Quality Assurance Team, who will review file documentation in preparation for assessments. Qualifications Needed: University Degree, working knowledge of the SABS (including MIG), and a minimum of 3 years experience in the Auto Insurance industry. E-mail CV to msamaniego@herroldandvernon.com
Accounts Payable Clerk for utility contractor located at Hwy. 7 & Dufferin area.
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Student Choice Transit Corp. is a young and rapidly growing company. We currently have an opening for a Dispatcher/ Charter Administrator. Basic Microsoft Office and a pleasant telephone manner required. Please fax resume to 905-660-9216 or email tilly@studentchoicetransit.com
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Technical/ Skilled Trades
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Full Time AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN wanted for busy auto shop in Richmond Hill area. Please call 416-727-5222
ORDER PROCESSING We are looking for a full time Order Processor. Provide daily processing orders. Knowledge of basic accounting. Exceptional organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills. Customer service skills essential. Data entry accuracy and attention to detail a must. Work independently and with a team. Computer literate and internet savvy. Business Vision an asset. Email resume to: bonnie@iserveinc.com.
FULL TIME OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
ORDER ENTRY/RECEPTIONIST req'd for distribution company in Concord. Ideal candidate has an outgoing personality and is detail oriented with excellent communication skills (oral & written), familiar with Excel & Word. Business Visions exp. an asset. Must be a multi-tasker willing to take on other tasks when required. Own transportation necessary. Email/fax resume: marilenaf@gemsen.com 905-660-3108
Technical/ Skilled Trades
Acura/Honda experience an asset. 15795 Yonge St., Aurora (905)841-1400 millband@sterneacura.com
Office/ Administration
Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm. Good telephone manner & computer knowledge is a must.
Email resume to jsmilovits@ hotmail.com
Restaurants/ Hospitality
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Imagine the Possibilities Maitre D', Part-time Cook, Part-time
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JR. PRODUCTION ARTIST WANTED Leading Promotional Company is seeking a graphic artist for production-type work. Primarily setting up art proofs, no creative work involved. Must have experience on PC platforms and Adobe Illustrator. Langstaff/Dufferin area. Email resume to: careers@debcobag.com Office/ Administration
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required by small Chartered Accountant's office located in Vaughan to assist in servicing clients. 2-3 years Canadian work experience with strong Microsoft Word, Excel & QuickBooks skills. 4-5 days/week.
Email resume with salary expectations to: financial261@gmail.com Teaching Opportunities
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Auctions & Sales
Auctions & Sales
39th Annual Fall Municipal AUCTION for Region of DURHAM & others to be held at 825 CONLIN Rd., WHITBY
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Sat., Sept. 29 9:30am
10+ Municipalities-Turf, Snow & Construction Equipment 6-00/04 IHC/Sterling TA/SA Dump S/P & W 20-08 GMC 3500 4x4 Plow/Sanders 98 GMC 6500 Diesel Dump 2-07 Ford F150XL Pickups 2-03/04 Ford Crew Pickups 5-02/06 Ford/Chev Cargo Vans 2004 Chev Bucket Truck 3-02/04 ASTRO Cargo Vans * 2005 Optra 2001 Saturn Wgn * 2004 CASE 621-D Loader 3- Bombardier SW48A S/W Plows 3-EPOKE Slidein Sander Units Wood Chipper * 3-J D Gators * 27+ Stihl Concrete & Chainsaws * Garage Equipment & Parts 5+ Generators *Welder * Mowers * Raglan Roller 2way Radios * Desks * Cash Registers * Chairs Computers & Electronics * Restaurant Office Furniture & Equip.
Two Auction Rings * No BUYERS Premium! VIEWING: Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, 4pm-6pm TERMS: $500.00 cash deposit on major items or as announced.
M. R. Jutzi & Co
www.mrjutzi.ca 519-648-2111 AUCTION SALE Saturday, August 29th - 10 AM Pottageville Community Hall
Furniture, Glass & China, Figurines, Sterling & Silverplate, Artworks, Lighting, Coins, Military & Police, Collectibles & Misc. Preview: 9 am. 5% Buyers Premium TERMS: Visa, M/C, Debit,Cash AUCTIONEER: David Beasley, ICCA, CPPA Phone/Fax (905) 727-6585 Full Details & Photos at:
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Apartments for Rent
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CARRIERS NEEDED Door to door delivery Flexible hours while working in your community Interested Candidates Call (905)660-9887 Richmond Hill ext.305 Thornhill ext. 311 School crossing guards required in Thornhill. •Baythorn & Royal Orchard •Simonston & Bucks Green •John & Henderson *We also require paid stand-by guards* Please call us today at: (905)737-1600
BATHURST/ RUTHERFORD- new, large 1 bedroom, walkout backyard level, separate entrance, 1 parking, laundry, nonsmoking/ pets. Suits single. $1000. 905-237-3709 BAYVIEW/ ELGIN MillsTwo renovated 1 bedroom basement apartments. $650. inclusive (suit single). $750. inclusive (suit couple) separate entrances. 905-237-1103 BAYVIEW/ MAJOR Mackenzie- bright, clean, openconcept, spacious 1 bedroom +den basement, a/c, separate entrance/ laundry, parking. Non-smoking/ pets. $750+. (416)894-7347 BAYVIEW/ STEELESFurnished basement apartment. Very spacious, clean, quiet. Private entrance. Cable, internet, laundry, parking included. No pets. $875. 905-889-7338 DUFFERIN/ CLARKBright 1 bedroom basement. Separate entrance. Non-smoking/ pets. $750 inclusive. Oct. 1st. 905-804-3984, 647-302-7001
Apartments for Rent
BUNGALOW- 2 bedroom, full basement, big yard, close to Bathurst/ Rutherford. available immediately. $1200+ utilities. 905-737-4441
MATH, SCIENCE, ENGLISH, FRENCH. Private lessons. Qualified teachers. Highschool credits 905-787-9720 www.quantumacademy.ca
YONGE/ WELDRICK- 2 bedroom condo. Parking. 2 Furniture washrooms. $1700. info: 905-884-4102 leave mes- ITALIAN DININGROOM & sage. livingroom set. Great condition. Paid $9000. Asking $2500. 905-780-8189
Townhouses for Rent
Houses for Rent
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THORNHILL WOODSArticles for Sale Rutherford/ Dufferin. New 2 bedroom basement apt., (Misc.) 1 bathroom, living & kitchen, separate entrance, in- HOT TUB covers- All cludes utilities. Immediate. shapes/ sizes, top quality, $375. We come & 905-882-5267 measure. 905-259-4514 YONGE/ 16TH- furnished www.gtacovers.com 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, laundry, HOT TUB (Spa) Coversparking. $950. inclusive. Best Price, Best Suits one. Available imme- Quality. All Shapes & Coldiately. Non-smoking/ pets. ours Available. Call 416-828-4268 Moe 1-866-652-6837 YONGE/ ELGIN Mills- 2 www.thecoverguy.com/ bedroom large, walkout newspaper basement. Appliances, HOT TUB/SPA separate laundry, walk-in closet. 2 parking. $1250. 2012 model, fully loaded, full warranty. Non-smoking/ pets. ImmeNew in plastic. diate. 905-883-6087 Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $3,900. Call: 416-779-0563 Condos for Rent
RICHMOND HILL, Bathurst/ Jefferson Sideroad. 4 bedroom townhouse, 1yr. old. Near French school. Available immediately. $1950.+ utilities. MAJOR MACKENZIE/ 647-271-7020 Bayview- 1 bedroom in YONGE/ apt. building. Reference a Sideroad- newJEFFERSON bedroom must. Available November townhouse, 3 3bathrooms, 1st. 905-883-0544 new appliances, phone, cable, internet. OAK RIDGES- Nice 1 bed- VIP immediately. room walk-out. Laundry, Available $1900+ utilities. parking. No pets. No smoking. $850 inclusive. 416-931-7049 Available October 15. 905-773-4481. RICHMOND HILL- North Lake Road. 1 bedroom walkout basement apartment Near park, bus stop, schools. Available October 31. $900. 905-773-4447
Houses for Rent
BUNGALOW- 3 bedroom, garage, full basement, nice front & back yards, available Oct. 1st. $1800+. 905-737-4441
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PRIMARY SPECIALIST, certified teacher, provides enriched, creative programs. Your child will learn to excel. 905-883-1459
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Cleaning/Janitorial WE CLEAN with love, care. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Professional, well experienced. You'll be happy! (416)704-4586
Decks & Fences DECKS, Shed, Concrete/ Stone walkway. Hardwood/ Laminate floors 25 years experience. 416-522-8034, 905-787-0236 http://fifieldconstruction. wikispaces.com/
Handy Person M.K. HANDYMAN Renovations. Painting. Flooring. Fencing. Kitchens. Washrooms. Basements+++. Good prices. Free estimates. Mehdi 416-300-7071
Home Renovations A-HANDYMANKitchen & Bathroom renovations, plumbing, electrical, hardwood/ laminate flooring. Excellent quality. Reasonable price. 416-845-1556. HOME RENO. 25 years exp. Basement. Kitchen. Bathroom. Drywall. Painting. Call Cam 647-388-1866
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Painting & Decorating PAINTINGRESIDENTIAL, Commercial, interior/ exterior renovations, reasonable price. Job satisfaction. Bonded/ Insured. Free estimate. (416)616-9577
$$$NEED MONEY$$$ Do you have a pension plan from an ex-employer? (LIRA) or (locked in RRSP). Plumbing Call NOW! 1-416-357-9585 SEMI-RETIRED MASTER plumber. Experienced. Courteous. No job too Mortgages/Loans small! Licensed and in$$MONEY$$ CONSOLI- sured. Reasonable rates. DATE Debts Mortgages to 416-948-6536 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option MortTree/Stump Service gage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com QUALITY TREE care service. Specializing: cedar hedge trimming, tree/ shrub pruning, mulching. Cleaning/Janitorial Certified Arborist. A CRYSTAL Cleaning ex- (647)297-8559 perience- Homes, Offices. Insured/ bonded. Supplies Waste Removal provided. 15% discount. (647)500-2260 for details. ALL JUNK RemovalCLEANING LADY with ex- Basements, yards, garagperience willing to clean es. General cleanups, lawn your house on weekdays cutting, small moves, odd and weekends. Proper ser- jobs. (905)832-9655 vice guaranteed. 416-856-1410
2012 HONDA Pilot, automatic, keyless entry, PS/PW, alloy wheels, 8,000 miles. Certified, etested $37,900. 905-597-2019 MASTER IMMACULATE Cleaning Services has openings in your area. Call Vehicles today for free estimate. Wanted/Wrecking 647-283-9783 $300 TO $2000PAY L E S S 4 C L E A N I N G Dead/ Alive. RESIDENTIAL & CommerCars/ trucks/ vans. cial, bonded, insured, reFast Free towing. liable, references. Free We sell parts. estimate, affordable. Lud416-500-5050 mila 647-267-2340
Garages Sales
286 KERRYBROOK Dr. Richmond Hill. Sat. Sept. 29th. 8am. 5 families. Raindate: Sunday. AMAZING YARD sale 133 Arnold Cres. Yonge/ Major Mackenzie 09/29/2012
ANTIQUE SALE- 165 East Beaver Creek, Unit 11. FriCASH PAID for scrap cars TINA'S HOUSE Cleaning day/ Saturday, September and trucks. We also sell Services- Experienced and 28/ 29, 10am-3pm. All parts. Don Mills Steel reliable. Satisfaction guar- porcelaine dolls & mirrors 50% off. anteed. 416-200-1328. (905)887-5821
PETERS, George and Helen
A BIG THANK YOU to all our family and friends for all the beautiful cards, gifts and good wishes extended to us on the occasion of our 60th Wedding Anniversary on September 22nd, 2012. We would also like to extend a special Thank-you to our dear friend Gail Widomski for hosting the event and to Mayor Barrow for taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by and wish us well. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful and loving family and friends.
ANTIQUES ON HWY 48
Open Every Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon 10am - 6pm 2 Floors of Eclectic & Interesting Items 23906 Hwy 48 Just South of BALDWIN North of Ravenshoe Rd
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Death Notices
Death Notices
DINNING, Eileen (Bridport) Gone home from Hill House Hospice, Richmond Hill on September 23, 2012 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Dinning. Loving mother of Lincoln (Laurie) and Kent (Lori). Proud Grandma of Matthew (killed in Afghanistan in 2006), Brendon (presently serving in Kabul), Steadman (Queen’s University) and Emma (last year of high school). Sister of Sheila (Ray) of Nottingham, England. Friends called at MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive) on Monday, September 24, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Service was held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright Street, Richmond Hill L4C 4A1. This world is not conclusion A sequel stands beyond Invisible as music But positive as sound.
Coming Events
Coming Events
REP TRYOUTS The Thornhill Thunder, proudly supporting Kids Sports Celebration in Markham, is hosting rep soccer try-outs on Saturday, September 29th at the St. Roberts turf (8101 Leslie Street – behind the high school) for the following age groups: 9:00am to 10:00am 2002/2003 Boys 2003/2004 Girls and Boys 10:00am to 11:00am 1999 Boys 2001 Girls 11:00am to 12:00pm 2000 Girls 2001 Boys Our Technical Director Danny Dichio will be there to help assess the new talent. Each session is one hour. Please ensure you are wearing shin pads and bring enough water. For any questions, please email:mazensoccer@gmail.com
ESTATE SALE- Lots of antique furniture, Persian rugs, oil paintings, silver, bronze. 5347 Aurora Road, Stouffville, 200m. east of 48, Sat. 9am-3pm. 4 1 6 - 8 4 3 - 0 8 8 4 ; 416-670-5843 GARAGE SALE Collectables Etc Richmond Hill: 38 Scott Drive 0 9 / 2 9 / 2 0 1 2 9:00am-2:00pm HOME CONTENTS Sale: Thursday, September 27th 9am-7pm, Friday, September 28th 9am-3pm. 57 Thornridge Drive (Centre/ Yonge) Visit: www.sellmytreasures.ca
RICHMOND HILLNeighbourhood Sale. Inverhuron, Bel Canto, Laconia, English Oak, Nantucket. Sept. 29th, 8am-4pm. Rain/ Shine. Follow signs from Yonge/ Sunset Beach. RICHMOND HILL- 47 Callowhill Avenue (Bayview/ Bantry). Saturday, September 29th, 8am-3pm. Housewares, kids, books, bike.
RICHMOND HILL. September 29th. 9am-4pm. 90 Romance Drive. Furniture, accessories and much more. THORNHILL- 140 Rockwood Cres. Moving Sale. Sept. 29th+ 30th, 8am-4pm. Furniture, housewares, much more
THORNHILL- 15 Zahavy Drive, 8am-2pm, Sept. 29th. Furniture, clothes, kitchenware, toys, jewellery. Huge selection!
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CONCRETE & PAVING CONCRETE IMPRESSIONS Stamped concrete for as low as $8./ sq.ft.
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