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Teena Bogner, president of the Newmarket Taxpayers Advocacy Group, isn’t surprised by a report saying government workers get paid more than their private sector counterparts.

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Region taxpayers’ group. “They have formidable pension plans, they have excellent benefits, and for the most part, where most of us are putting in

eight- to 12-hour days, they are putting in their seven-and-ahalf-hour days. Not that I have

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Northern six reach new garbage deal with GFL

Municipalities save significant money negotiating as a unit SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com

The Northern Six (N6) municipalities of York Region are in the process of ratifying a new waste collection deal with existing service provider Green for Life (GFL). The estimated cost of the deal is $10.3 million per year for eight years starting in 2018. There will be a cost-sharing formula in place, with each municipality agreeing to pay based on the amount of waste they generate.

The ability for the N6 municipalities to negotiate as a unit saves everyone a lot of money, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen said. “It’s a fabulous achievement for the N6. When I go back and take a look over the last eight years, we’ve saved close to $10 million because we’ve found the value in working together,” he said. “It’s the way government needs to be able to do business in the future. I don’t think anyone could ever convince me that six individual contracts would be as well priced as one.” Van Bynen estimated the contract would save Newmarket $1 million a year. In Aurora, councillors questioned the $500,000 increase in the contract over the last waste

contract that was negotiated. “Through the development of the new contract, we were cognizant of the issues we had with GFL in the past,” Aurora Infrastructure and Environmental Services Director Ilmar Siminovskis said. “We have focused on increasing tools to enforce the contract and increase customer service support.” While enhanced customer service as well as added services, such as battery collection, come with added costs, a large portion of the increase is simply due to the price index of the services and a new fleet of vehicles. “We expected the 30 per cent (cost) increase because of the ● See MUNICIPALITES, page 7

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York Region's northern six municipalities have agreed to an eight-year waste collection contract with Green For Life.

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Town accuses developer of building without permits, again SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com There's popular old saying that goes fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. While East Gwillimbury council was shocked earlier this year to learn that Minto Communities went forward building the Queen's Landing subdivision without the proper building permits, it turns out Minto did something similar eight years ago in Harvest Hills. Council documents from 2008 show Minto Communities was originally assessed a $202,039 penalty because it started home construction in the Harvest Hills subdivision before plan registration and building permit issuance. In a letter addressed to coun-

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The Town of East Gwillimbury has accused Minto Communities of building homes in the Queen’s Landing subdvision north of Mount Albert without the proper permits and ignoring a stop work order on the site.

cil from Minto Communities in 2008, Vince Santino requested the town provide some "consideration" on the fines associated with construction without build-

ing permits. In the letter Santino stated the subdivision registration date had been delayed close to a year and that construction of new homes

was undertaken in early spring of 2008 so that another summer construction would not be lost. The town eventually agreed to lower the Minto Communities

financial penalty to $101,000 and fast-tracked building permits in 2008. The town's lowering of the fine acknowledged the delay in subdivision registration was not entirely developer driven. Fast-forward to 2016 and the town finds itself in a similar situation. According to the town, Minto proceeded with construction without all the required building approvals. Minto's construction activity was initiated in late July. Staff issued an order to comply in September, requiring the builder to obtain building permits. A stop work order was issued in October. "Minto Communities is moving forward in compliance with East Gwillimbury's municipal ● See MINTO, page 7

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Committee of the Whole Council - Dec 20 at 1 p.m. Special Council - Dec 20 following CWC Council - Dec 20 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Agendas for the December 20 meetings will be available at noon on December 15 at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/agendas. For more information please contact the Clerk’s Office at flamanna@eastgwillimbury.ca.

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UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING December 20 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre A public meeting will be held for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application for lands north of Doane Road and west of Leslie Street in Queensville (File: ZBA.16.12). The application proposes to adjust zoning boundaries to correspond with proposed revisions to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-03001 and reduce minimum yard requirements for lots on primary streets. Members of the public are welcome to attend and speak in front of Council. Additional information is available at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/planningapplications

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Budget Committee has now completed the review of the proposed 2017 operating, capital and development fee supported budgets. The proposed budget recommends the following: • To continue the focus on community safety, with an updated multi-year plan, the budget proposes to hire one additional full time firefighter in 2017, this would require a tax increase of $16 for the average home (a 1% increase). The budget also includes a provision for a new Fire Inspector. • The budget also proposes to maintain existing programs and services with a tax increase of $13 for the average home (a 0.8% increase). • Due to increasing hydro costs, the proposed budget also requires a tax increase of $16 for the average home (a 1% increase) to maintain existing service levels. When combined, the total proposed tax increase will be $45 for the average homeowner (a 2.8% increase). When combined with the proposed Regional and school board tax increases the total projected 2017 increase is expected to be approximately 2.2% for residents of East Gwillimbury. Council will meet on December 20 at 7 p.m. for final consideration and proposed adoption. Residents are invited to attend the meeting and provide feedback. If you wish to provide feedback prior to the meeting visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/budget to complete the online survey.

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A man walks along the shoulder of Hwy. 11 just north of Green Lane. Safety concerns have been raised after a pedestrian died along the roadway last month.

Death raises questions about pedestrian safety Recent death of Blue Door Shelters client occurred on Hwy. 11 SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com A pedestrian death on Hwy. 11 north of Green Lane last month has sparked some concern about the safety of that particular portion of highway. The man who died was a client of Blue Door Shelters, which is located along that stretch of highway. While the shelter does its best to offer transportation for its clients through shuttles, bus tickets and taxis, the fact is many still will walk to Green Lane and Yonge Street, said Blue Door Shelters executive director Radha Bhardwaj. "This was our worst nightmare," she said. "It's the worst thing anyone can imagine." The largest emergency shelter in the region is largely isolated from services that are located in East Gwillimbury and Newmarket. "It is tricky because we are located where we are," Bhardwaj said. "The majority of (the clients) don't have cars. They have to get to town. It's just like you and me." Exacerbating the problem is the fact there is no sidewalk for pedestrians to use to get to Green Lane. In winter when the light is scarce, that means walking on the shoulder or in the snowbank. "I think it is important for people to be cautious, especially at night," Bhardwaj said. The situation could become more dangerous if nothing is done as new developments sprout up along the side of Hwy. 11 in Holland Landing. According to East Gwillimbury internal numbers, Holland Landing west has approval for 1,294 homes. According to the region, that stretch of Hwy. 11 has averaged five collisions a year. East Gwillimbury Coun. Marlene Johnston said the town will have to consider building some sort of path when new development comes online. "It was rural area. It never occurred to us people would be walking there," she said. "We do need to do something there." The issue is on the town's radar. The Active Transportation and Trail advisory committee identified as a priority for 2018 a pedestrian sidewalk paved raised shoulder along Yonge and Old Yonge streets where no sidewalks currently exist.

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Manage your great expectations to survive the holidays

LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Come on, you know you do it. Despite years of evidence to the contrary, you picture the holidays as something akin to a Norman Rockwell painting with rosy-cheeked children and loving family members gathered around a perfectly cooked feast. So, why do gatherings of loved ones tend to end up like a scene out of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation instead? All-American goofy dad Clark Griswold may dream of the perfect old-fashioned family celebration but instead ends up with bickering and eccentric relatives, pretentious neighbours, mooching family members, an overcooked turkey carcass, an incinerated Christmas tree, a jelly of the month work bonus, a police SWAT team, a trailer chemical toilet-related explosion and 25,000 energy-sapping outdoor lights. Sound familiar? York Region experts are weighing in with some tips to help manage our great expectations so we don't drive ourselves crazy in the pursuit of perfection. The best way to make the most of the holidays for yourself, not to mention your family and guests who are bound to prefer comfortable glad tidings over stressed out ostentation, is to keep things as simple as possible, according to Thornhill's Sara Dimerman and Newmarket's Kathy Russell. "Most people want to impress their guests by being the hosts and hostesses with the mostest. They may have the best Christmas ornaments and hand embroidered towels hanging in the bathroom," psychologist and author Dimerman said. "However, keep in mind that if you overdo things, guests may feel that they could never do as well and may even be reluctant to invite you back for fear of being judged as not good enough. So keep things simple, try not to go overboard in your striving for perfection and know that your good friends will love you for your flaws and imperfections." Russell, owner of Butler Girl Services concierge and professional organizing company, agreed. "I think the biggest thing is, I always say to people, keep it simple because they go all big, extravagant Norman Rockwell and it just becomes overwhelming," she said. "And the other thing that I think is important is write everything down, from everyone you have to buy for to what you have to shop for on grocery day to setting up your house so it's down on paper and it's out of your head." Get any stuff that you can do early out of the way, Russell said. For example, set the dining room table a day or two in advance. "It just makes things simpler so as the day creeps up on us, at

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least one less thing needs doing." Decorate only the rooms you are going to use, said Russell, adding the technique will curb postholiday burnout. "Because it's afterwards when everyone is just exhausted from it all and they look at the tree and they hate Christmas and they hate everything. Just keep it simple, I can't stress that enough," she said. Consider hiring outside help for tasks you just can't stand doing yourself. Butler Girl is offering a holiday special of three hours work for $150. Russell's other suggestions include sticking to a budget, making sure the size of your tree is appropriate for the size of the room and allows for easy flow of traffic and keeping a stash of hostess gifts available so you don't have to rush out when the stores are crammed. Dimerman also offered several helpful hints. "Order in. Even though you may think that this shows less effort on your part, keep in mind that if you're not so frazzled from preparing food all day, you may be an even more energetic host," she said.

"Putting the ordered in food on nice platters may make you feel a bit better about putting in more effort and your guests will likely not be any the wiser." Consider a daytime drop-in open house rather than a sitdown evening meal. Discuss roles that each of your family members can play when entertaining. A smaller child can be responsible for hanging up guests' coats, for example, Dimerman said.

"There's no shame in using recyclable paper plates rather than having to load or wish dishes," she said. "Again, no one usually minds and if they do, maybe they're not worth having on your guest list anyway." Prepare yourself in advance, Dimerman said. "If you're used to getting into a fight with your sibling every year, plan ahead to do something different before either of you erupt,"

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York taxpayer group welcomes study showing inflated government wages ● From front a problem with that,” Teena Bogner, president of the Newmarket Taxpayers Advocacy Group said about the study released last week by the Fraser Institute. “And I think the entire bureaucracy, whether it’s provincial, municipal or federal, is quite bloated.” But residents should consider the wide range of services provided by skilled public sector employees before swallowing a report from a rightleaning organization, said Doug Sheppard, unit chair

of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 905, which represents about 5,000 municipal workers in the region. “The Fraser Institute isn’t exactly a progressive group,” he said. “In terms of our wages, I think our members are paid fairly for the work they do. In the public sector, we have workers that are highly skilled and educated. I think of our paramedics at the region. Highly skilled and you’re putting your life in their hands.” Sheppard also questioned why the Fraser

Institute didn’t include the astronomical salaries and bonuses taken home by some corporate CEOs. The study, called “Comparing Government and Private Sector Compensation in Canada”, found government workers earned salaries 10.6 per cent higher on average than comparable workers in 2015, the most recent year of data from Statistics Canada’s labour force survey. The wage gap took into account differences of workers in the two sectors, such as their age, gender, education, tenure, type of work, industry and occu-

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requirements and takes responsibility for our actions,” Vince Santino, vice president, land development for Minto Communities Canada, said in statement. No settlement of the situation has been announced as of yet, but Mayor Virginia Hackson said the town is working toward one in the near future. The town bylaw currently has a special investigation fee in the amount of $5,000 for each home constructed without a

Private sector workers were about seven times more likely to be laid off than public sector employees. “With the federal government running a large deficit and provincial and municipal governments across the country looking to control spending, bringing public sector compensation in line with the private sector would reduce financial pressure,” study coauthor Charles Lammam, the institute’s director of fiscal studies, said in a statement. “Of course, governments need to provide

competitive compensation to attract qualified employees, but the fact is wages and benefits in the public sector are out of step with the private sector. Closing the compensation gap would not only help governments reduce spending without affecting services, it would also increase fairness for taxpayers.” The institute promotes a “race to the bottom” mentality, encouraging the slashing of public sector wages and benefits rather than urging better compensation in the private sector, Sheppard said.

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pation, the report said. Government workers also surpass private sector employees in other areas, the study said. For example, 89.3 per cent of public sector workers were covered by a registered pension plan compared to only 23.8 per cent of private sector employees. Government workers retired 2.3 years before their private sector counterparts. Public sector workers took 12.7 personal leave days compared to 7.8 days for private sector employees.

building permit. Coun. James Young, who was mayor in 2008, had little memory of the first incident. The fact that Minto was a repeat offender wasn’t lost on him though. “One time is too many. It wasn’t tolerated then. It won’t be tolerated now,” he said. Hackson, who was a councillor in 2008, said she had little memory of 2008 incident until the report was brought to her attention. She said, just like in 2008, the town will deal with Minto via penalties. Even so, town staff is looking to add a little more

teeth to its bylaw. Webster said the town would look at raising the fines, but he also said the town could look at deprioritizing approvals for offenders. “We have 90 per cent of the building stock playing by the rules. We did have one builder that proceeded without the necessary permits,” chief administrative officer Tom Webster said. Hackson said although many of the homes in the Minto subdivision were built without permits, the town since has found out they are building code compliant.

Municipalities save money negotiating as unit ● From front realized savings of the contract that was locked in 2007,” he added. “If you examine other municipalities, these rates are not out of line.” The waste contract covers garbage, recycling, source-separated organic material, yard waste and special waste. While the rate is going up, East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson said everybody benefits when the municipalities work together. “We have a much great-

er ability to lower a cost when you are dealing six municipalities,” she said. One of the complaints Hackson heard most often from residents was how difficult it was to get a hold of GFL if they missed their house. She hopes an improved customer call centre that is part of the agreement will make communication easier for residents, with 75 per cent of phone calls answered within 20 seconds. Hackson also said residents will be able to check an anticipated pickup time on the GFL website in real time.

Waste collected Here’s a look at the amount of waste collected by Green For Life in each of York Region’s northern six municipalities in 2014: • Aurora - 18,131 tonnes (21 per cent of N6 waste collected) • East Gwillimbury - 7,549 tonnes (nine per cent) • Georgina - 13,521 tonnes (16 per cent) • King - 7,791 tonnes (nine per cent) • Newmarket - 25,762 tonnes (30 per cent) • Whitchurch-Stouffville - 13,477 tonnes (16 per cent) Source: February 2016 memorandum of understanding between the N6 municipalities

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Let’s get on with electoral reform Rumours of the impending demise of Canada’s firstpast-the-post voting system appear to have been exaggerated if recent developments on the electoral reform front are any indication. Then Liberal Party leader and now prime minister, Justin Trudeau, was emphatic throughout the 2015 election campaign that it would be the last conducted using the voting system that had been in place since Confederation. What a difference a year makes. Trudeau’s ambitions to see first-past-the-post replaced seem to have gone off the rails given the confusing scene that unfolded in Parliament this month. The committee tasked with examining electoral reform delivered its majority report recommending the government come up with a new system and put it to voters via a referendum, but that notion was dismissed by Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef. Instead, she suggested the all-party committee had failed in its mandate and simply kicked the can back to the government. Monsef went on to allege the committee’s membership had overcomplicated the issue. The opposition, naturally, took umbrage and defended their members, while, in some cases, also attempting to hoist Trudeau by his own petard. An easy target, perhaps, given that some Liberal members have expressed mixed feelings on the push for electoral reform in time for the 2019 election and that the prime minister, himself, has suddenly seemed reluctant on the idea, going so far as to suggest that the urgency for reform lessened when his government won power. Despite everything, Monsef says her hope is that some form of electoral reform legislation will be introduced in the spring. To get some sense of what that should look like, the federal government has launched an online survey, at mydemocracy.ca, and sent out information cards in the mail. This, too, has created controversy. Ultimately, democratic reform is a tricky thing, but the Liberals made pursuing it a crucial component of their platform during their election and shouldn’t be able to simply abandon it when the going gets tough. There are numerous ways to gauge support for different voting systems, and by all means pursue them, but remember that many of those who voted to elect this government likely did so, at least in part, because of the pledge to replace the antiquated first-past-the-post with something more democratic. Enough theatre. Let’s get on with it.

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The story: York Region District School Board trustees should step up or step down Many elected officials forget who they are there to serve, except when they want to be re-elected. There should be measurable goals and regular evaluations of performance to determine value delivered for OUR money. H.M. Miller Yes they should be accountable and accessible. All elected officials should. Anna Regina Milani Great piece by Teresa Latchford. She hit the nail on the head. Gabriella Simo

The story: Pedestrian struck overnight in Richmond Hill taken to hospital All road users need to pay more attention-- however drivers are in control of a large metal machine. This comes with special responsibility. I also find that many regional roads, even in urban areas like Richmond Hill, are not lit bright enough to be safe. Joel Swagerman Driver’s need to do a complete stop not a roll through, pedestrians need to cross at crossing locations and wear brighter clothes. I wonder how many drivers look left, right then left again at an intersection. I take defensive driving classes every three years for my license class maybe that should be an all round thing David Brooks Drivers making turns on a green need to look both ways not just in the direction of traffic. I have nearly been hit at Main and Davis in the daylight by a woman driving north who turned right without a pause. She was not in sight when I stepped off the curb. It happens far too often in broad daylight to use lack of visibility as an excuse. Gail Blondon I can’t even tell you how many near close calls I have had with almost getting hit by a car in just literally a 15 min walk to work I’m just going to start taking pics of plates and turning them into police Amanda Lear

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Not sure fining parents of bullies would work Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parents responsible for children’s behaviour, Nov. 16. I don’t think fining parents of bullies would work. The fine may cover court costs but nothing else. We fine drunk drivers, drivers that text and speeders to no avail. Gloria Moore feels that if there is a pattern of teen misbehaving, the parents aren’t doing their job. Maybe the parents have tried to seek professional help for the kids only to find it unavailable. The wait lists are usually very long. Ms. Moore thinks that it is easy to control kids in the middle of the night. I don’t know about her but I am asleep at 4 or 5 in the morning. You can lock up the keys for the car but five minutes on the Internet and you learn how to hot-wire a car. Lock teens in their room and Children Services may come knocking on your door. I don’t know the parents of the teen that Gloria Moore speaks of but how do you know that they weren’t doing their best as parents? Some kids are better behaved and less rebellious than others. We have all heard the story of the priest and gangster in the same family. Terry Copps Newmarket

Thanks to all who took part in Empty Bowls event On behalf of the Pine Tree Potters’ Guild, I would like to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the 2016 Empty Bowls event that took place on Nov. 17 at the Aurora Cultural Centre. Empty Bowls events are held by potters in communities throughout North America, with the objective to raise funds and awareness for local charities that work to relieve hunger and homelessness. The handmade bowl guests take home with them serves as a gentle reminder that not everyone has a full bowl every day. Our event this year was another wonderful success, with tickets selling out for all three meal services. This year we raised over $19,300 to be divided equally and donated to Aurora’s Welcoming Arms and Inn From The Cold, Newmarket. Cumulatively, since our first event in 2010, Pine Tree Potters’ Guild has raised over $114,000 for local charities. We wish to extend a heartfelt, “Thank You,” to all of the local chefs and bakers who donated their time, gourmet soup and bread for all to enjoy; Meridian Credit Union

for a very generous grant; Tucker’s Pottery Supplies for donating the clay used by our potters for crafting the bowls; David Schembri Design and KKP Design and Print for donating our printed materials; and the Aurora Cultural Centre for all their support, allowing us to host our event at their beautiful facility. We also wish to thank Joy Gannicott, Dave Parsons and Sam Carothers for their contribution of great live music. Finally, we are so very grateful for all of our dedicated volunteers who donated their time and skills to ensure that everything ran smoothly. The following is a list of the culinary establishments that participated in our 2016 Empty Bowls event: Aqua Grill, Aw Shucks, Bijoy’s Restaurant, Catharina’s Kitchen, Chuck’s Roadhouse, Cookie It Up, Dorio’s Kettleby Italian Bakery, Fishbone Kitchen and Bar, Gabriel’s Caf&eacute;, Graystones Restaurant, Hungry Brew Hops, Joia Ristorante and Wine Bar, King Richard’s English Pub, Kings Riding Golf Course, La Brehandaise Catering, Little Red Catering, Longo’s, Maunder’s Food Shop, MichaelAngelo’s, Nature’s Emporium, Sobeys, Taste it Catering, The Hurst Bakery, The Kitchen by Food in Motion and The Pickle Barrel. Again, thank you so very much to all who participated. It is because of you that our event has been so successful year after year. Looking forward to 2017! Jacqui Adamek Chair, 2016 Empty Bowls Committee, Pine Tree Potters’ Guild

Concerned about primary care reform legislation Every day, I care for patients in my Aurora clinic and see how patients in our community rely on the health care system in their time of need. I share their frustrations when there are delays in accessing timely orthopaedic, neurosurgical resources that allow elderly patients, and am equally concerned when there are no adequate psychiatric assistance to connect them, outside of my clinic. As a family physician and emergency physician at our local hospital, I am deeply concerned about the government’s primary care reform legislation, Bill 41, especially because it is another example of this government’s inability to work constructively with doctors. Discussion and shared decisionmaking about our health care system have been replaced by a government that presents its plans with no option but to accept them.

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Instead of a meaningful consultation, the government has ignored our calls for amendments, and continues to push through Bill 41 without the input of physicians who provide patient care. Bill 41 gives the government more power to dictate terms to physicians and others, limits the ability of groups to disagree with the government, and empowers government investigators to access patients’ medical records without their consent. The bill also amends 19 pieces of existing legislation, clearing the path for government to make decisions that will align best with their policies and political interests. It is not clear how the bill will be implemented or interpreted by the LHINs, who will gain unprecedented power, despite the fact their performance and effectiveness have come under criticism by the Auditor General. Even though the government continues to sideline doctors from plans to reform primary care, our role remains crucial in the health care system and is one that we will not abandon. We know that is what our patients expect of us - to continue to advocate for patients’ best interests. Tim Nicholas Aurora

Council came through for heritage district Re: Newmarket councillors poised to oppose current Main Street clock tower proposal, Nov. 29. It has been a long haul but Town Council came through for Newmarket`s Heritage District. The citizens who came out and overflowed the Council Chambers again on Nov. 28 are delighted, the 7 to 1 vote against the development was fantastic! The next hurdle on the horizon is the vague mention of 3 storeys on Main Street and 4 storeys setback behind it on Park Avenue. Why in the world would 4 storeys benefit anyone but the developer? Newmarket would be back to square one with the loss of Main Street business, damage to surrounding properties, more parking problems etc. Activities at the Old Town Hall are just gaining momentum and do not need any competition for parking spaces and being overshadowed by this development. I`m sure our Council will again do the right thing and end this five-year nightmare. Margaret Davis Newmarket

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If you love the arts, where do you go to buy art? Watch performances? Meet and engage with artists? If you’re an artist, where do you practice? Perform? Exhibit? Socialize with others in the industry? I have a hunch in both cases, most people would say Toronto. With more than a million people living in York Region, there is incredible potential to have a vibrant arts and culture scene. So why are we having such a hard time retaining creative talent and consuming culture locally? Rising real estate prices: Residential and commercial real estate costs have priced many artists and cultural workers out of living in York Region. Studio space outside of the home is also hard to come by, as renting small spaces has also become costly. Bylaw restrictions: In some cases, there are bylaws that act as barriers to artists working close to home. Examples are a filmmaker trying to get permits to film in public parks or a sculptor wanting to rent out a room in a metal fabricator’s manufacturing facility. Sometimes the bylaws entirely prevent this type of activity and other times the amount of red tape and cost associated makes the task inaccessible. Lack of hubs and professional resources: There are very few districts or large buildings that have been designed to house clusters or arts and cultural activity - both for the benefit of working artists and organizations and the community to enjoy art locally. There are a few excellent spaces such as the Aurora Cultural Centre and NewMakeIt that provide space and opportunity for creativity and innovation, though the ideal would facilities or districts like the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga or the SoWa Arts and Design District in Boston. It’s challenging to create a community of artists when most are working independently from home studios, disconnected from their peers. More investment: Economically and socially vibrant communities are almost always linked to investment in the arts and culture sector. In many cases, arts organizations and events act as a cornerstone to the tourism industry. It’s important that all levels of government as well as the private sector continue to invest in their creative people, organizations and spaces. It’s not all doom and gloom! Organizations, such as the York Region Arts Council (YRAC), are working with community partners to address these challenges and find ways to make more space for the arts, and build a vibrant York Region. Visit www.yorkregionartscouncil.com to learn about YRAC programs and services, learn about upcoming creative programs, access online resource libraries and more.

Samantha Rodin is the executive director of York Region Arts Council.

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Self-taught filmmaker Jack Buchanan premières first movie SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com

Jack Buchanan first watched King Kong on VHS with his uncle when he was four years old. Although the Queensville resident didn't remember much from his first viewing of the classic film he credits his uncle for planting the seed. It wasn't until he went to Universal Studios when he was eight years old that Buchanan's love for film really blossomed. "I was like this is what I want to do with my life," Buchanan said. Movies are a bit of obsession for Buchanan who is highfunctioning autistic. He lists off his favourites with the ease of a waiter describing the daily specials. Now, 24, Buchanan's dream of making his own film became a reality Dec. 11 at the Gem Theatre in Keswick. Surrounded by friends and family, Buchanan graced the red carpet along with the actors for the premi&egrave;re of King Kong, a Big Jack Films production. The fan film was a long time coming. For more than six years Buchanan worked tirelessly on the project. "I just wanted to make a feature film," he said. Buchanan had always done lots of film work throughout his teenage years including doing Lego films and stop-motion animation. "He was entirely self-taught," Jack's dad, Walter Buchanan said. When it came to deciding what film to remake Buchanan settled on King Kong. The reason was simple. "Oh my god. This is an amazing film," he said. Buchanan started writing the

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A still from Jack Buchanan' s film, which premiered Sunday at the Gem Theatre in Keswick. The 24-year-old Queensville resident has autism and taught himself stop motion and film animation. He spent the better part of six years working on the film, even taking a trip to New York to get footage. script while he was attending Sutton District High School. His educational assistant Nadine Leblanc was on hand for the premier all these years later. "I'm so glad I can be here for this," she said. Before filming Buchanan wrote the script and starting casting from his group of friends at high school. There was a slight problem. "I was having trouble getting my female lead," he said. So Buchanan decided to put a wanted ad on Kijiji. Lo and behold, Newmarket's Sylvana Boonstra saw the post. "I was just looking through and what the heck," she said. "It was exhausting but a lot of fun." For the better part of three years the actors were at the Buchanan's house in Queensville every weekend to film. A fact that was not lost on Jack when

he acknowledged his parents support before the movie in the theatre. "Thanks for putting up with my crap for six years," he said. The crew came up with lots of innovative ways to shoot footage whether it was building a makeshift raft out of plywood, building a $100 green screen, borrowing a boat from the Toronto Fire Service or going to the Empire State building in New York to get the proper skyline. After the filming was done Buchanan did all the special effects and sound editing. It all came together at the Gem Theatre where Buchanan handed each one of his actors a framed screen shot from the film as a small keepsake. After the showing, Buchanan was thrilled with how the day went. "It was one of the best nights of my life and I will remember this day forever," he said.

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Two-year-old Lucas Wilcox creates a decoration in the kid's craft room at Sharon Public School's annual Elf Day, Saturday. The school fundraiser featured vendors, a silent auction, door prizes and photos with Santa.

Elf Day raises money for a good cause at SPS SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com Ho-Ho-Ho Merry Christmas. The giving spirit of Christmas was in full bloom at Sharon Public School on Dec. 10. The seventh annual Elf Day was full of many gifts bringing in an estimated $6,000 for the school. "It was amazing," Principal Stephanie Gilbart said. "We counted more than 800 people come in." Proceeds from the holiday bazaar go to support events such as planning school trips, bringing in special guests and buying updated computer technology. The money is raised through vendor fees, door prizes and a

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Neila Poscente is ready for a little "me" time. There can be little doubt the Southlake Foundation president and CEO has immersed herself in that role since taking it on in 2005. As one of York Region's largest charitable organizations, the foundation raised tens of millions of dollars for Southlake Regional Health Centre initiatives over the last decade. Poscente, a longtime local resident, has become the familiar face of the foundation at many of the fundraisers it is associated with. You would often see her riding a stationary bike, walking a few kilometres or chatting with some of the area's most prominent residents at these functions. But beginning Dec. 31, she's taking a break. "I've worked in health care my whole career," she said in her foundation office on the first floor of the Southlake Medical Arts Building a few days after announcing plans for retirement. "When I was commuting to Toronto for many years, my dream job was with Southlake. These jobs don't come open often. "We can't ask others to give if we're not doing it ourselves. I live in this community, so it's personal. Southlake is my hospital, too. As leaders, we need to be prepared to roll up our sleeves and be part of our team. I would never ask anybody to do something I wouldn't do myself." Poscente seems content with the decision. She sits back in her chair during an interview with The Era, but uses her hands expressively throughout the conversation. Her office is tidy, however, she's already begun to sort through a decade of files. She is planning a vacation to somewhere warm and her daughter is encouraging her to finish a long-awaited project family photo albums. "In any job, it's the people

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Neila Poscente will retire from her post at the end of December. that make it so special," she said. "I'm going to miss the staff, volunteers and wonderful donors who have invested so much in the hospital. I want to take some time to just relax and enjoy my new freedom. I want to spend time with family and friends. I'm going to spend some time adapting to this new life and then start looking at what projects I want to take on, whether around the house or garden or as a volunteer. I'm not one to sit around, so I'm sure I'll be very busy." Poscente has been involved in the foundation since 2004. Since the organization's inception in 1980, more than $100 million has been raised in support of Southlake Regional Health Centre. The foundation helps raise money to support the purchase of medical equipment, infra-

structure upgrades and expansions, patient programs and staff education at the hospital. "The government funding formula assumes there will be community donations," she said. "As Southlake had plans to grow, it became very clear we needed to be able to engage the community in a much bigger way. The real evolution has been from the grassroots to a community hospital foundation that has a very significant gift program and has maintained the solid grassroots. When you look back and see the Stronach (Regional) Cancer Centre, we built that as a team - we raised $64.8 million to do that. People have this in their community; they don't have to drive to Toronto. Southlake is now an amazing hospital that has incredible, high level service

in this community. The foundation and community were able to work together to make that happen. It's so humbling." The foundation also raised money for a residential hospice, the purchase of a new MRI machine and the renovation of the Whipper Watson therapeutic pool. But fundraising for the cancer centre is the accomplishment Poscente is most proud of - her father died of the disease and her mother was one of the facility's first patients. A shift in scope and scale has also led to challenges. In the summer of 2015, a majority of the members of the foundation's board of directors abruptly resigned. The exodus was allegedly in protest to a directive from the hospital board to replace Poscente.

Since then, the foundation board has been rebuilt. And during the past six months, the organization initiated a revenue generation planning study that will result in a new 10-year capital campaign. The foundation will begin to pursue this initiative in 2017. So this was the ideal time to step aside, Poscente said. "Everybody who was involved agrees it was very unfortunate it happened as it did," she said. "If we don't make sure it doesn't happen again, we've wasted a good crisis. A ton of work has gone on behind the scenes to rebuild the relationships (and) clarify the roles. We've learned from it. It's a really exciting time for the foundation. They're on the brink of starting a really exciting next decade."

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Experience joy, magic of holiday season at York Region theatres AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com This is the busiest time of year. “Sometimes we are so busy, we don’t see each other for very long,” said Eric Lariviere, the Flato Markham Theatre general manager. This year, give the gift of a magical family outing, sprinkled with joy and awe with tickets to the local theatre. “The holidays are a time for families to be together,” Lariviere

said. “The theatre is a beautiful gathering. It’s a moment. Live arts feed the soul.” Local theatres also provide world-class entertainment close to home at a reasonable cost. “Giving the gift of the theatre is a way to leave the hustle and bustle behind,” said Newmarket’s recreation and culture director, Colin Service, who is also responsible for programming at the Newmarket Theatre and Old Town Hall. “The theatre allows us to

escape for a while and be part of a different universe.” Local theatres offer a close encounter with holiday favourites, such as “The Nutcracker”. “It’s like the ballet is in your own living room,” Lariviere said. “It’s a different experience than going to the National Ballet.” Returning to the Flato Markham Theatre is Ballet J&ouml;gen’s presentation of “The Nutcracker”, featuring an alluring Canadian scenery. For the first time, the Flato

Markham Theatre presents a family-friendly version of the time-honoured classic, “The Nutcracker”, staring beloved bunnies Max and Ruby. “This is a chance for children to see their TV stars on the local stage,” Lariviere said. Not only is the magic of the holidays on display through dance and drama with the Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol, but the holidays is also about the music. “The music is so amazing,” said Richmond Hill Centre for

Performing Arts theatre manager Michael Grit. “The carols and hymns and the music from the Mozarts of the world were created for celebration. It’s the music that inspires a sense of magic.” Not to mention, classic holiday music, such as the “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy,” is only heard during this time of year. Seeing a live performance on stage brings the story to life through dance and music, Grit added.

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Beating the policing blues with a helping hand JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com

It might have been the young father killed by a drunk diver as he drove home with wrapped presents. Or the two small children he saved from a grow op in Newmarket. But somewhere along the line Sgt. Bryan Shea became enamoured with helping young people around the holidays. Since 2005, the former York police guns-andgangs operative has been spearheading donations offered by the charity formerly known as Toys for Tots, now called Holiday Heroes. It's for this organization that York Regional Police has raised more than $1 million along with thousands of dollars worth of toys, clothing and food for local children. Much of the draw for the Newmarket father-ofone is helping those less

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York Regional Police Sgt. Bryan Shea donates his time to support families in need during the holiday season. fortunate than he and his family during a time that should be special for all. "I do it because it's the right thing to do," he said.

"It's a nice feeling to put a smile on a kids' face." However it's not an entirely selfless pursuit, he also knows just how

key it is for anyone surrounded by so much bad news to seek out the good in other human beings. "You see so many nega-

tive things in policing," he said. "This gives me an opportunity to engage with people doing positive things."

Since joining 11 years ago, Shea has spent much of his time carving some help for the region's teenagers, whom he believes are often forgotten by organizations looking to help young people around the holidays. As such, he has teamed up with York Region's biggest restaurants to offer free meals to teenagers in need. And although he might not see the results of the help he provides between Nov. 16 and Dec. 16, he has heard firsthand the kind of effect it can have from former users of the organization's partner charity, The Salvation Army. "Collecting at Canadian Tire we had a woman come up and give us $20 and let us know how Salvation Army helped her through a tough part of her life," he said, noting toy drop-offs can be made at the department store, as well as police stations around the region. To get involved contact Sgt. Shea on 746@yrp.ca.

5 ways to eat local this holiday season SIMON MARTIN smartin@yrmg.com The Christmas season is synonymous for spending time with family, friends and most importantly good food. This year when preparing to feed the holiday crowd, why not try and avoid the frozen food aisle at your local grocer and pick up food from local producers in the area. It is possible to eat fresh local food this Christmas to go with all the tasty sweets and libations. Here are five places you can go to get local food this Christmas: ● King Cole Ducks, 15351 Warden Ave., Newmarket. Why not try a different cut of meat this Christmas? King Cole Duck is the largest duck farm in Canada. The third-generation family business has 14 farms with more than 140 staff across Ontario. At King Cole nothing is wasted from the duck. Manure is used to fertilize the fields that grow feed for the ducks and duck feathers are processed and sent away to make pillows and jackets. You can visit their new farm fresh store on Warden Avenue. Whole roasted duck, smoked duck breast or

Duck a l'Orange are just a few of the options. For more information visit kingcoleducks.com. ● Bill's Turkey Farm, 2978 Holborn Rd., East Gwillimbury If you want a to go with something more traditional this holiday, Bill's Turkey Farm might just have the bird that is the apple of your eye. The third-generation Van Kempen family has been farming the bird in the Queensville area for 60 years. They process the birds on site and age them in a cooler until they are ready for delivery. Their turkeys go to small butcher shops and grocers across the GTA including Vince's Market and the Queensway Marketplace in Keswick. People can also make an order and pick it up at a store on the farm. For more information visit billsturkeyfarm.com. ● Round the Bend Farm, 16225 Jane St., King Bill's Turkey Farm isn't the only place you can pick up a farm fresh bird. Round the Bend Farm in King offers turkeys for pickup during the holiday season. Their turkeys are grain, corn and soybean fed without hormones. For more information, visit roundthe-

bendfarm.com. ● Thompson Potato Farm, 19228 McCowan Rd., Mount Albert You can't have a proper turkey dinner without a steaming bowl of mashed potatoes. There's no better spot to pick your local spuds than Thompson Potato Farm. The Thompsons have been farming the land on McCowan Road since 1937. They started growing their signature potato crop in 1943. They sell a lot of their products to restaurants in the GTA including a pre-peeled line that is very popular. The potatoes come in 10-pound and 50-pound bags. For more information visit thompsonpotatofarm.com. ● Velvet Sunrise Coffee Roasters, 8-100 Ringwood Dr., Stouffville There's no better accompaniment for Christmas sweets than a cup of freshly roasted coffee. The scent from ground Velvet Sunrise coffee is the perfect way to cap off your festive feast. Mark Hayward roasts more than 1,000 pounds of coffee in house every week. For more information visit velvetsunrise.ca.

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R. J. Thompson (left) and his father, John Thompson, of Thompson Potato Farm in Mount Albert, definitely have enough stock on hand to help you make plenty of local mashed potatoes this holiday season.

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TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com A new children's book is teaching youngsters about autism and service dogs. Co-authored by Toronto's Donna Carol Koffman and Aurora's Lawrence Segel, Kooper's Tale is loosely based on the reality Koffman's grandson faces every day. Reese lives with severe, nonverbal autism and is accompanied by a service dog who keeps him safe. "We had talked a lot about cowriting something," Segel said. "Now we have." The authors were both doing a book signing for Autism

for example, making Reese stop before crossing a street and preventing him from running away from his family while in public spaces. "The story is told in a playful way so children will understand and learn how to interact with these special children and special dogs," Koffman said. "I want people to understand how wonderful this relationship is." Koffman will be travelling throughout school libraries in York Region and the GTA reading the book to students. Her hope is the story will foster acceptance and understanding, while teaching children not to pet or distract service dogs

while they are working to keep their person safe. "It's a great fit because children love dogs and they always have a million questions after I share the story," she added. "Not only do they gain insight but they can also learn how they should act around service dogs and why they are needed." The 30-page book is fully illustrated by Seth Macbeth and also includes artistic elements from an autistic artist. A portion of the book's proceeds will also be donated to Autism and service dog related charities. To find out more, contact Koffman at lostforwordspress. com.

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Donna Carol Koffman and Larry Segel have just published an illustrated book on autism and service dogs hoping to raise awareness about interacting with autistic children.

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The story of Christmas comes alive with the annual nativity pageant at Fairy Lake in Newmarket. The live nativity pageant takes place Dec. 21 to 23, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and one show on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. The show, A Journey to Bethlehem presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the town of Newmarket, is a family favourite for 29 years. While the story dates back thousands of years, the annual pageant draws in families from near and far, with an average audience of about 500 to 1,000 per show. Not only does the free outdoor show feature a live

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The Live Nativity Pageant at Fairly Lake Park in Newmarket, an annual Christmas tradition, takes place Dec. 21 to 23, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. cast with special appearances by the mayor and councillors, it also features some furry friends - sheep, llama and a donkey. More than 75 volunteers from the church and community help put on the live show, including lighting, sound, and ushering patrons to the show.

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Put your pen to paper for the chance to win cash prizes. The Canadian Federation of University Women, in partnership with York Region Media Group, hosts the seventh annual short story contest. Residents and students in York Region and Bradford under 23 years of age are invited to write a story beginning with the sentence "It was time for a change". "The club brainstorms and develops an open theme to encourage students to go in all directions with it," CFUW spokesperson Carol Gordon said.

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The Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora-Newmarket is hosting its seventh annual short story contest and giving full-time students from York Region and Bradford under the age of 23 the chance to win cash prizes.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for young writers to get some feedback." For the second year, celebrity judge Jennifer Dance, an author from Stouffville, will be reading and selecting submissions

for cash prizes of $400, $300, $200 and $25. The winners will be announced in April 2017. Along with the cash prize, the winning story will be printed in the Newmarket Era, Aurora Banner and East Gwillimbury Express. Last year, the contest attracted 150 submissions. "This year we are really encouraging more young men to participate," she added. "Last year, the ratio of girls to boys was about 4:1." The entry fee is $5, which goes toward cash prizes. Stories must be submitted by Feb. 13. For more information, visit cfuwauroranewmarket.com.

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Family Storytime WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: Free Five years and younger. Free drop in. Have fun with stories, rhymes and songs. PARTAGEZ le français – Newmarket (Free) WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Tim Horton’s (Gates of York Plaza), 17310 Yonge St. CONTACT: http://bit.ly/partagez_conversation, partagez.york@ yahoo.ca COST: Free This group welcomes adults (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French language conversation skills into action.

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Machine Sewing: Pet Christmas Stocking (Advanced) WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: , 905-836-6492, halblas@egpl.ca COST: Free Using basic machine skills, make a felt Christmas Stocking for either a dog (bone shaped) or cat (fish shaped). Children’s Worship Event WHEN: 3 p.m. to WHERE: Airborne Trampoline World North, 1166 Gorham St., units 7 and 8 CONTACT: 905-640-1163, www.stouffvilleuc.ca COST: Free Trampoline/dinner/crafts event starting at the Trampoline Park in Newmarket. We return to the church for dinner and gingerbread house making.

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A little MoChristmas Magic at MoMondays Aurora WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Falcon and Firkin Pub, 10300 Yonge St. CONTACT: Brandon Schiafone, 647-987-7245, www.momondays.com/aurora, aurora@momondays.com COST: $15 in advance, $25 at the door Experience six to eight speakers who come tell personal stories about experiences that have shaped their perspective on life. Includes toy drive.

● Tuesday, December 20 Complimentary Breakfast WHEN: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. WHERE: EG Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Rd. CONTACT: Suzanne, 905-4788447, www.egcoc.org, egcoc@egcoc.org COST: Free Town of East Gwillimbury mayor and council will make a presentation at this chamber of commerce event. Advance

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● Wednesday, December 21 Wired Wednesday WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library – Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: Free Have a device that isn’t running quite right? What to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help.

Winter Solstice Ice Lantern WHEN: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Sharon Burying Ground, 18391 Leslie St. CONTACT: Karen karenmahoney25@gmail.com COST: Free Please join us as we light up the night in remembrance of families from our community’s past. Toastmasters The Court of Blarney, Newmarket WHEN: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. CONTACT: Jim Chapman, 905 918 0282, http://5591. toastmastersclubs.org/, j.k.chapman@rogers.com COST: Guests may visit for free Toastmasters can help you increase your confidence in leadership and public speaking abilities in a safe club atmosphere.

● Thursday, December 22 Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free In Ontario alone, 6,000 new blood donors are needed. Please join us at a holiday clinic, and bring a friend.

● Saturday, December 24 Blood Donor Clinic – Christmas Eve Morning WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge St. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free In Ontario alone, 6,000 new blood donors are needed. Please join us at a holiday

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Gift Wrapping at CF Markville WHEN: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: CF Markville, 5000 Hwy. 7 CONTACT: Mirna Werdi, mwerdi@msh.on.ca COST: Small: $3, Medium: $5, Large: $7, Boxes: additional $1 Have your gifts beautifully wrapped with all proceeds to benefit Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Open every day from Dec. 5 to 24 beginning at 10 a.m. The Nutcracker Ballet WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. CONTACT: Vladimir Demine, 905707-7580, verorojas@sympatico. ca COST: $39 to $79 The Nutcracker ballet by Victoria Ballet Company is now in its

eighth season. This is real ballet for the whole family. Robbie Lane and the Disciples “Jingle Bell Rocks” WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-3057469, 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $54, Regular: $49 Robbie Lane & The Disciples with Friends perform. Don’t miss out on this night of rock ’n’ roll. A dollar from every ticket purchased will be donated to a local toy drive.

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Dufflebag Theatre’s Twas the Night Before Christmas WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: The Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment 19 on the Park, 19 Civic Ave. CONTACT: Box Office, 905-6402322, 19onthepark@townofws.ca COST: $18 The classic tale of The Night Before Christmas told by Dufflebag Theatre. Fun for all ages to get in the holiday spirit.

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Hurricanes see edge on Muskies slip away Little margin for error left for Tigers JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com

Last Week: Dec. 9 - Lost 2-1 at Wellington Dukes ... Dec. 8 - Lost 4-3 vs. Whitby Fury. Coming Up: Dec. 15 vs. Trenton Golden Hawks ... Dec. 17 at Cobourg Cougars ... Dec. 18 at Aurora Tigers, 7 p.m. Game Notes: Kyle Prendel scored with four minutes left to lift Wellington Dukes past the Hurricanes. Nicholas Favaro's

short-handed goal in the second period erased a 1-0 Newmarket deficit ... Whitby Fury built a 4-1 lead then held off the Hurricanes bid for a late comeback as Brad Johnson and Todd Winder scored goals in the final four minutes. The Skinny: The Hurricanes enter play Thursday holding just a twopoint lead on the Lindsay Muskies in the fight for the final playoff berth in the North-East Conference.

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JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Last Week: Dec. 12 Lost 9-3 at Cobourg Cougars ... Dec. 11 - ..Tied 3-3 at Markham Royals ... Dec. 10 - Lost 5-4 vs. Lindsay Muskies. Coming Up: Dec. 18 vs. Newmarket Hurricanes, Aurora Community Centre, 7 p.m. Game Notes: The Cobourg C o u g a r s built leads of 3-0 and 6-3 a t the intermissions to beat Aurora for the third time this season. Tyler Davis, Mel Melconian and Rizvam Mansurov scored for the Tigers ... Against Markham Royals, the Tigers held 2-0 and 3-1 leads but surrendered two

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League MVP Colin Grant leads a wave of 12 Huron Heights Warriors named to the 2016 York Region Athletic Association allstar football team. Grant, who quarterbacked the Warriors to their second straight regional title and an appearance in the OFSAA bowl series Western Bowl, is one of five players from Huron Heights named to the offensive squad. Running backs Mike Strumos and Jericho Daher, along with offensive linemen Matthew Goodall and Alex Witton rounded out the Warriors on offence. Runnerup St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs placed six members on the squad, including receivers Nolan Lovegrove, Jordan Torres and Jack Camplin. On defence, Huron Heights linebackers Danny McWhirter and Phil Girouard were among six Warriors included on the roster. Linemen Mike Gray and Daniel Stefanyk, linebacker Aiden Mielczarek and defensive back Danny McWhirter round-

ed out the Warriors content. Lineman Garrett Fyke leads a trio of Mustangs named to the defensive unit, including linebacker Cameron End and defensive back Matthew Vassos. Warriors' Jayden Thompson was also named to the squad as kick return specialist. Staying after school The football season isn't over for everybody. Three members of the Huron Heights Warriors junior football team have been named to Team Ontario for the under-16 International Bowl next month in Dallas. Linemen Matthew Whistance-Smith and Conner Franizisi, along with running back Julian Curia were named Dec. 5 to the roster for the Ontario team that will represent Canada in a one-game showdown against the United States on Jan. 17 at AT&amp;T Stadium. Senior Warriors Danny McWhirter and Matthew Goodall were named last month to Team Canada's under-19 roster for the North American football championship against Team

Mike Mallory USA in a game to be played Jan. 28 in Orlando, Florida. Goodall helped Canada to a gold medal at the world under19 championships earlier this year. St. Max also will be represented in Texas as defensive back Matthew Vassos was named to the under-18 team. Mourning for Mal Popular King City Secondary School teacher and coach Mike Mallory lost a lengthy battle with cancer Dec. 11. Mallory was a longtime coach for Lions teams, most notably baseball and football and in

recent years, before falling ill, he served as convenor for the York Region Athletic Association's baseball league. "Mike was hugely popular and showed his passion within sports," said Jeff Masterson, the school's head of physical education. "He was definitely the face behind our baseball championships and was with us in our winning football seasons. "But whenever help was needed to run a team, he was there. He was a coach's coach and was a mentor to everyone." During his career at King City, he taught physical education, mathematics and special education. He was 56. Black top rookie Newmarket resident Claudia Black was named College Hockey America rookie of the week for the period ending Dec. 11. The freshman forward for the RIT Tigers scored her team's lone goal in a 3-1 loss Dec. 9 to Bimidji State University. A criminal justice major, Black was a three-time girls hockey MVP at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School.

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Slam dunk for these queens of YRAA hardcourts JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Give them the rock. They are the players in whose

Onagite Emakpor, St. Max Kolbe Mustangs Position: Guard/Forward. Grade: 12. Club team: Free agent. Highlights: Mustangs won St. Jean de Brebeuf tournament ... Named St. Max female athlete of the month for September. Strengths: Combines quickness with dribbling skills and mid-range shooting ability. Future plans: Hopes to study political sciences and play at university level in Ontario. Coach says: "Gite brings leadership and a calm demeanour that keeps the team grounded and focused," said head coach Steve Carraretto of his co-captain.

hands the coach wants the ball as the clock ticks down in a tight game. They shoot, pass and dribble at the top of the class.

If some faces look familiar, that's because three of the five players - Christine Jurcau, Hayley Perlmutter and Courtney Lee - are repeat selections for the

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Sarah Gates, Newmarket Raiders Position: Guard/Small Forward Grade: 12 Club team: York North Avengers, Under-19 Highlights: Hit for two 30-point games to lead Newmarket in scoring for all three games at OFSAA as Raiders advanced to quarter-final round ... YRAA champion for fifth straight year, Raiders won Villanova College tournament. Strengths: Elite rebounder and handles ball well ... Averages in high 20s points per game. Future plans: Intends to study kinesiology play varsity at McMaster University. Coach says: "She's a tough kid and doesn't mind contact," said head coach Gad Perlmutter, of Gates who missed last season with a broken ankle and tore up a knee in the 2014 playoffs. "She's been a phenomenal player for us. Every game she has been consistent. She's really bounced back."

Christine Jurcau, Bayview Bengals Position: Point Guard Grade: 12 Club team: North Toronto JUEL, Under-18 Highlights: Averaged 35 points per game, including seven 40-plus point games. Scored at least 20 points in all 18 Bengals' games this season ... Named MVP as Bengals won Earl Haig Classic after scoring 56 of team's 79 points in semifinal and final game wins ... Debuted on the regional all-star team in 2015. Strengths: Captain of the Bengals brings leadership and ability to rally teammates. Future plans: To study business at post-secondary school level, likely in Canada. Coach says: "Christine is one of a kind and in my mind the best player in York Region and the best in a long time," said head coach Andrew Vallejo. "She raises our team to another level. She's a great competitor and teammate."

Courtney Lee, Denison Huskies Position: Shooting Guard Grade: 12 Club team: Does not play club. Highlights: Reached YRAA final with overtime win against Bayview Bengals Strengths: Excellent passer and drives well to the net ... Consistent scorer ... Strong court vision. Future plans: Plans to study police foundations at Ontario college. Coach says: "Courtney is very smart and understands the game well so she is good with helping the team get better," said head coach Jackie Zicaro. "She has good basketball IQ and reads well what is going on and helps her teammates adjust.

Haley Perlmutter, Newmarket Raiders Position: Guard Grade: 12 Club team: York North Avengers, Under-19. Highlights: Raiders qualified for OFSAA for fifth straight year and reached quarter-finals for second straight year ... Won Villanova tournament by defeating Crestwood Prep in final. Strengths: Strong work ethic ... Shooting accuracy reflected in her nickname "Shooter" ... Averages in mid-20s points per game thanks to a sharp three-point shooting eye. Future plans: Plans to study business or commerce and hopes to play at university level in Ontario. Coach says: "She's become more of a leader," said head coach Gad Perlmutter. "She talks more on the court and she distributes the ball to get her teammates involved."

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There exists a distinct possibility the Aurora Tigers and Newmarket Hurricanes will miss the playoffs together for the first time in who knows how many years? These teams are evidence that lousy starts and losses in September and October can impact a season as much as defeats in January and February. That the other two teams in the four-way race - Lindsay Muskies and Pickering Panthers - were at least as inept out of the gate is a saving grace. Of course, any points garnered early on would be handy in hand now. Both local teams flopped off the starting line, plain and simple. They were awful under rookie coaches and management and fortunate the Panthers and Muskies were, incredibly, even worse. Fortunately for one of the quartet, Ontario Junior Hockey League rules demand invites be extended to eight teams

JOHN CUDMORE Cuddy Shark per conference for its playdowns. In other words, one of the four aforementioned teams must soldier on for a brief cameo playoff appearance. It seems unlikely the winner of that derby is going any higher than eighth seed in the final conference standing, barring someone else's total collapse. Both franchises are presently flirting with early springs. For the Tigers, it is almost a certainty as the countdown is already underway for the magic number to miss the playoffs. With only 19 games to play, a home-andhome series against New-

market starting Dec. 18 looms as the telling point for the Tigers. Lose both and it's over. Even a split isn't encouraging. In Newmarket, the Hurricanes aren't anywhere near out of the woods in their quest for the playoffs. The Muskies have crept to within two points of the final playoff slot held by Newmarket and at the very least will cause the Hurricanes to sweat it out to keep a 22-season playoff string alive. All this in a North Division that, at the moment, doesn't appear to have a team looking capable of taking a legitimate run at winning an OJHL title with both the Dudley Hewitt Cup (Central Canada) and Royal Bank Cup (national championship) being hosted by OJHL teams this season. Hicks oversaw Cardinal's flight path. When Dalt Hicks sold Cardinal Golf Club nearly 18 months ago it was

because he sensed the future for owners in the golf industry as uncertain. In July 2015, courses seemed fair game as developers opted to pursue housing projects for their assets on which courses stood. Glenway in Newmarket, Kleinburg Golf Club, Aurora's Highland Gate. All gone. Rumours constantly swirling about other facilities in the immediate area cast doubt on the future. Hicks noted that while the complex he had built into the largest golf facility in Canada is protected by environmental rules and regulations, it remains a lot of facilities are competing for the same golf dollar. He sold for an undisclosed sum. "You have to take a look down the road and see what's there," said Hicks at the time of his 72-hole facility, situated on 600 acres in King Township. "There's lots of courses on the market for sale and not a lot of buyers out there. There's

Barbarians coaches offering Advantage to rugby newcomers JOHN CUDMORE jcudmore@yrmg.com Soaring popularity in rugby means more youths are apt to take up the sport. Sandy Townsend would like to see they learn correctly from the beginning. The coach for the Aurora Barbarians men's under-18 squad is preparing to launch

the third season for Advantage Rugby with a nineweek instructional program starting in January and running until March break at the Aurora Sports Dome. The goal is to offer youth players a chance to enhance their skills to pursue options at elite levels, said Townsend, who will run the program with Barbs coach

Ryan Stickle. Rugby sevens made its debut at the Rio Olympics this summer. Its fast-paced, action-packed nature holds plenty of appeal. "I love the fact rugby is booming in high schools in York Region," said Townsend. "I'd like to see it at younger age groups so that they are not learning

the sport at 15 or 16 years of age. It's hard to become elite at that age." Townsend, a teacher and coach at Country Day School, said the target is 30 students, or approximately eight to 10 students per instructor. Log on to advantagerugby@outlook.com for more information.

too many courses in the industry, especially for this area." Hicks died Dec. 6. He was 88. After retiring and selling his former business, Gormley Aggregates, Hicks, then 62, built the Cardinal property into four 18-hole golf courses, including its signature Redcrest course, which opened in 2009. Hicks, who started Cardinal as a nine-hole facility in the late 1980s and increased it to 27 holes in 1990, built the property into a popular public play facility. Visitations are scheduled for Dec. 15 and 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Marshall Funeral Home in Richmond Hill. Funeral services will be held Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. in Richmond Hill. Just Jawin' ... The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame has a knack for getting things done. Its latest business partner to come on board is PACE Credit Union with a $15,000 three-year com-

mit to support the induction eve meet-and-greet and the new inductee wall at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex ... On the topic of halls of fame, the Newmarket shrine includes three "teams", each based on success over multiple, but not necessarily consecutive years. Which team of Smoke Rings, girls soccer Lasers or women's intermediate softball teams stands out? The thing is, they are in each case actually three different teams. Truth is, their brands have been inducted ... What a dilemma for York Region high school football coaches in choosing an all-star quarterback. Huron Heights Warriors' Colin Grant, the 2016 league MVP, who steers his team's option-oriented ground attack got the nod. However, if there was a QB the past two seasons, you might pay to watch, it would be St. Maximilian's Kolbe Mustangs' throwfirst Ben Langlois.

Barbs’ McRogers named to Rugby Canada’s U-19 squad

Monday by head coach Dean Murton. A graduate of Newmarket High School, McRogers plays hooker for the McMaster Marauders in the Ontario Universities Athletics loop this season. The squad is scheduled to face the United States in a matched scheduled for Dec. 30 and Jan. 2 at the U.S. Olympic Center in Chula Vista, California. – John Cudmore

Aurora Barbarians' Jack McRogers has been named to Rugby Canada's men's under-19 roster for an upcoming two-match series against the United States. The Newmarket resident was included in the 28-player roster unveiled

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for the night shift for its warehouse operation. Reporting to the Mailroom Supervisor and/or Production Manager, this position will be responsible for manually inserting flyer packages into the newspaper for distribution. • • • •

Feed flyers into pockets on inserting machine (alphaliner) Remove straps from bundles Prepare (fan) flyers before feeding Line up flyers with pockets

for its warehouse operation. Reporting to the Mailroom Supervisor and/or Production Manager, this position will be responsible for pallet picking and racking during our week of production. •

Picking skids off racks and delivering them to the production staging area Inventory control of finished (skidded) products Maintain consistent workflow by ensuring product is prepped for shipping area in a safe, timely manner Ensure distribution products are labeled Responsible for assisting supervision in loading and staging area, as required Please contact Jason King at jking@insidetoronto.com or fill out an application at 175 Gordon Baker road, M2H 0A2

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Metroland Central's Toronto Distribution Centre requires a

Jan 5th & Jan 12th 3pm- 7pm 189 Earl Stewart Dr. Aurora, L4G 6V5 *Product Assembler *Production Cell Lead *Production Planner/Scheduler * Inside Sales Rep * Bilingual Sales Admin Support * Shipping & Logistics Coordinator

for afternoon/day shift for its warehouse operation. The stacker will report to the Mailroom Supervisor and/or Production Manager. • • • • • •

Understand and adhere to all Health & Safety Practices, Procedures and Policies Wrap and secure all big and small skids Tag skids correctly and remove them with a pump truck Ensure TABA sheets are placed on the correct bundles Create any lost TABA sheets Bundle strapping

If you are unable to attend our even & wish to apply Email: hireright@hrpar.ca or call 705-719-7962

Please contact Sathees Selvarajah at sselvarajah@insidetoronto.com or fill out an application at 175 Gordon Baker road, M2H 0A2

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DENTAL HYGIENIST

Maternity Leave Position Busy dental office in Keswick is looking forapart/fulltimedentalhygienisttojoin our team immediately for training.This is a maternity leave position which could leadtoapermanentpositionfortheright candidate. If you are an excellent team playerwiththedrivetolearnandexcelwe want to hear from you. Evenings and 1-2 Saturdays per month may be required. Please email your resume to Attention: Michelle at info@cedarwooddental.ca

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DENTAL ASSISTANT Keswick Dental Centre

requires a full-time Dental Assistant Level II for a maternity leave position. Please call for an interview 905-476-4371

Retail Associate

for permanent short week. Flexible hours. No Sundays.

Positions Available:

• Sidewalk Crew Leaders • Sidewalk Personnel • Operators for: Articulating Loaders, Farm Tractors, Sidewalk Tractors & 5 ton Salters

Must work flexible hours and have valid drivers license. Forward your resume to gtaejobs@clintar.com or Fax: 416-291-6792

Please submit resume via email: hr@robinspharmacy.com

The Chesterfield Shop Sales Associate

Full time Salesperson wanted for a progressive and aggressive retail furniture chain in our Newmarket location. Skills include minimum 1 year experience in sales, design and interpersonal relationships. Salary is based on bi-weekly base pay plus commission. With over 69 years of specialty in leather & fabric seating we want to partner up with someone like you! Send your resume to: orderdesk@ thechesterfieldshop.com

RETAIL SALES / CUSTOMER SERVICE

Total Vac in Newmarket has a position available for a mature individual, with strong communication skills, computer literate, detail-oriented, who can work independently. The job offers stable, regular hours, no evenings. Personal initiative is an asset. Send resume: totalvac8@bellnet.ca

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Lead RECE Teacher required for Before & After School Program. Strong administrative, leadership, and communication skills required. Minimum 2 years experience in a child care setting. Recent police screening, CPR, and up-to-date immunizations required.

Very busy dog and cat grooming salon in downtown Newmarket requires a Groomer. Must have certificate in grooming. Those without certificate must have minimum 1 year experience, a good portfolio & references. Send resume to: donna@designerdogs.ca or call 647-924-4220

Robins IDA Pharmacy

Call 1-855-853-5613

Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit, government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County.

Groomer

Requires a mature, experienced

We are welcoming applicants for winter operations for York Region & North Scarborough

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

Thank you for your interest, only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted.

Seasonal. Minimum Wage From March 1st - November 20th Hand planting and harvesting. Willing to work OUTDOORS in ALL weather conditions. Please email Fortune Farms: lennylin@rogers.com

Fax: 905-476-6744 or email: HR@kesmac.com

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

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

Please submit your resume to Sari Connell Manager, Staffing and Employee Relations By email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com By fax: 289.982.1116

Please submit your resume to: Sari Connell Manager, Staffing and Employee Relations By email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com By fax: 289.982.1116 Thank you for your interest, only applicants who may be interviewed will be contacted. Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit, government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto, York Region, and Simcoe County.

www.uppercanadachildcare.com

Must possess a minimum of 2 years experience, applied knowledge and understanding of hydraulics. Pr ior experience with equipment assembly is an asset.

RN Position Our Oral Surgery practice is looking to hire an energetic positive outgoing RN to fill a position 2 days / week. ER, ICU, or PACU experience is required. We strive to provide the finest care to our patients and have a f u l f i l l i n g wo r k e nv i ro n m e nt fo r our staff. To arrange a meeting to discuss the position, please call 905-853-3727

Strong programming, leadership, and communication skills required. Commitment to working in a child care setting. Recent police screening and up-to-date immunizations required.

Mechanical Assembler

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

Temporary Full Time could lead to Permanent Full Time Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please email resume to Gloria: gloria@hortonspicemills.com

required for the Newmarket, Aurora, King and Bradford areas. Steady Part-Time employment Competitive Wages Free Training provided Great for stay at home parents/retirees. School Holidays and Weekends off Charter Work Available Please Contact Cathy Gravelle, Driver Development Officer 905-775-7770 Ext 104 cathy.gravelle@switzer-carty.com

FARM LABORERS WANTED FULL TIME

CAREER FAIR

Casual Part Time Stacker

RECE and Assistant Teachers for Before and After School positions required for Newmarket area centres.

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AMONG FRIENDS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE

is looking for: Registered Early Childhood Educators Child care quality control staff OCT Certified Teachers Primary/ Junior Division Child & Youth Workers or Rec Leadership Part time split shift Monday - Friday. Please email resume to: amongfriendsdaycarecentres@hotmail.com • • • • •

Newmarket Preschool requires

R.E.C.E.

for the Preschool Room, Monday to Friday, mornings only 8:15 - 11:30 to start January 2017

Email resume office@magickingdom.ca

Maintenance Technician

Experienced for mushroom farm in Newmarket area. Must be familiar with heating, air conditioning, air handling equipment, chillers, conveyors, mixer, motors, frequency drives, pumps, computer controls and hydraulics. Execute preventative maintenance program and repairs as necessary. General repair and maintenance of building, equipment and property. Apply between 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sharon Mushroom Farm 20744 Kennedy Road Sharon, Ontario L0G 1V0

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90 GURNETT STREET.

Manager's Special Renovated 1 bedroom available $1400 (Hydro extra). Close to transit, GO, shopping, restaurants. Miles of hiking trails within 5 minute walking distance. Call Shawn: (905)727-5361 shawn.90gurnett@gmail.com

NEWMARKET - Large 1 Bedroom Walk to Hospital. Laundry, Clean, Quiet. No pets. No smoking. From $895. + Utilities. Available Immediately. Please call: 416-751-3368, 905-505-2579 or 905-895-8534.

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BRADFORD 2-BDRM basement. Close to transportation, school, & shopping. Parking. $850 inclusive. Available January 1st. Call Melissa 905-775-7179

NEWMARKET, 2 bedroom walkout basement apartment, large living/dining room, appliances, laundry, 2 p a r k i n g, b a c k ya rd $1100+ 416-721-6001

NEWMARKET APARTMENT. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom plus Den available December 15th. $1250. Inclusive!!! Separate entrance, parking, laundry and fenced backyard. No smoki n g / p e t s . 905-251-5272

Apartments for Rent

NEWMARKET- JAN. 1st. Furnished. Quiet, shared house close to amenities. Cable, wifi, p a r k i n g, l a u n d r y, cleaning service, pool, utilities $650 inclusive! Working male professional. References. 416-918-9044.

2 BEDROOM in secure apt building, Newmarket. Parking, close to hospital and 404. Available soon. First and Last. $1400 all inclusive. Call 905-713-5497

1 BASEMENT apartment. above ground bright quiet. Suits single. No laundry. $850. inclusive. 4163126032

1 BEDROOM, basement apartment, Newmarket, Yonge St. & Savage Rd. Separate entrance, laundr y, parking, a/c. No pets/ smoking. $900 inAURORA. TWO Bed- clusive. Available January 1st. 416-899-6177 room apartment. 36 Mac h e l l A v e . Yo n g e / Wellington. Clean, quiet JANUARY 1, 2 bedroom building. large balcony. walk out basement apt, elevator, live-in super in- seperate entrance, parktendant, parking, laun- ing, no smokers, no d r y, s t o r a g e. $ 1 4 9 5 pets, cable avail, 1st and inclusive. Available Feb. last, references, $1100 1st. 416-876-3620 inclusive, 905-836-9284

NE WMARKE T BASEMENT Apartment for D E LU X E 2 b e d ro o m R e n t . 1 b e d r o o m . apartment, sublet Jan 1 Utilities included. $1100. to May 1st, in Stouffville, 289-338-0952 6 appliances, heat and electricity plus parking included, exceptional at Houses for Rent $1250./ month 905-473-6143 PEFFERL AW, 2 bed room apt, laundry, parking, no smok ing, no pets, $1200 inclusive, first and last, references, credit check, available m i d D e c e m b e r, c a l l 705-437-1757.

Houses for Rent

NEWMARKET Semi, 3 bedroom close to transit and all amenities. $1250 +utilities. 905-830-2915 HOLLAND LANDING, 2 bedroom bungalow, A/C, gas heat, 1 car garage, 5 new appliances, laminate/ tile throughout, close to schools/ transit. $1,400+. Avail. February 1st. 905-960-9990

NEWMARKET2-STOREY S e m i , 3 b e d r o o m s , Whole house, new laminate, private lot, laundry, no smoking, available now, $1,500 plus utilities, call 905-715-3105.

Houses for Rent

AURORA, BAYVIEW/WELLINGTON Semi Detached, 2200 Sqft. 3 Bedroom plus 4 bathrooms, plus office/ finished basement. Open concept kitchen/family room. Laminate flooring, 5 appliances. Available January 1st. No smoking/pets $1950 plus utilities. 416-732-7216

AURORA CENTRAL 3 Bedroom House with Air Conditioning. Available January 1st. $1800. + utilities. No Smoking. No Pets. Call 905-841-1060.

Remember your loved ones this Holiday Season

Rooms for Rent and Wanted

Shared Accommodations

NEWMARKET FURNISHED room, central, available January 01st. Cable, wi-fi, laundr y, parking available. No smoking/ pets. Suites clean, quiet and mature person. $550/ month first and last. Text preferred 289-716-4603

NEWMARKET, LONDON Rd. area. Furn i s h e d a n d unfurnished rooms for re nt, fe m a l e o n l y. Shared kitchen + bathrooms. $500 and $550. Laundry, cable, internet, fireplace Non-smoking/pets. 905-726-5789

Shared Accommodations

AURORA-SOUTH Henderson/Yonge 1 room in large townhouse. Mature non-smoking male. All facilities. $550 416-738-9887

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Furniture

B E AU T I F U L 8 p i e c e queen size red stained oak bedroom set, heavy c o n s t r u c t i o n , n e w, $6000. Selling $1060 o. b. o. C a l l To m 416-937-9555

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ROCK MAPLE & RED OAK ARE THE BEST FIREWOODS TO BURN! We have a large supply. Well aged over two years. You will not get a better deal! Dump Box 8'wx16'lx5'h $1000. (Save $600.) Free Local Delivery. Call 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624

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Quality firewood for over 11 years! Bush cord $340, one, two, or three. Face cord, $160. No Delivery Charge. Visa/ MC accepted.

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Flooring & Carpeting

George and Nancy Young are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Victoria, to Alexander Clifford Simpson, son of Murray and Kim Simpson of Whitechurch, Ontario. The wedding will take place in the Fall of 2017.

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FIREWOOD - Available in face cords and bush cords. Delivery available. Call (905)836-7600

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

All persons having claims as creditors against the estate of the above mentioned, late of the Town of Newmarket, in the Regional Municipality of York, who died at the said Town of Newmarket, on March 19, 2015, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before February 6, 2017. After that date the Public Guardian and Trustee will proceed to distribute the estate, having regard only to the claims of which s/he then shall have had notice. Anyone having knowledge of a Will or next-of-kin of the above mentioned is also requested to contact the undersigned. DATED at Toronto on December 02, 2016. PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE ESTATE TRUSTEE 595 BAY STREET, SUITE 800 TORONTO, ONTARIO, M5G 2M6 File: 818171-012

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All claims against the Estate of DAVID RALPH DIENO, in his personal capacity and/or David Dieno carrying on business as Dave's Diesel Services and/or Dave's Equipment & Truck Repair, late of Holland Landing, who died on or about the 29th day of May 2016, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 6th day of Januar y 2017 thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

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Festival of Lessons & Carols Sunday, December 18th 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Choirs, handbells, orchestra and brass

Sunday Advent Services 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m www.trinityaurora.ca Trinity Anglican Church Aurora 79 Victoria St., Aurora, ON L4G 1R3

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HICKS, Dalton It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dalton Hicks, p e a c e f u l l y, a t h o m e s u r r o u n d e d b y family on December 6th at the age of 88. Devoted husband to Shirley (Mylks) for 63 wonder ful years. Loving father t o K e l l y ( S u m m e r fe l d t ) a n d K a t h r y n , p ro u d gra n d f a t h e r to Ky l e, A my a n d Nicole. He is survived by his sister Betty ( Thomas). First and foremost, DALT was a friend people could count on. He was a true entrepreneur that was marked by hard work and integrity. Dalt was born i n N e w to n b ro o k , O nt a r i o o n J a n u a r y 16, 1928 to Clifford and May Hicks. He attended Earl Haig High School and then went onto Shaw's Business College, which he left early as he thought he would be better suited in the wor k ing wor ld! Never being afraid of getting his hands dirty Dalt started working in the family cemetery business along with summer jobs as a caddie at Forest Hill GC. Then with a loan he bought a tractor which he contracted work with local farmers. By 1955 Dalt s t a r te d a 3 0 + ye a r c a re e r i n t h e grave l b u s i n e s s a s ow n e r o p e rato r o f Gormley Aggregates. In 1988, after selling Gormley, Dalt embarked on a new career in the golf business at the young age of 62. His love for the game of golf prompted him to build Cardinal G olf Club which he built into the largest golf property in Canada. Dalt gave his time to his industr y and his community which found him on the board of many associations including OSSGA, NGCOA, Griffith Island, York Central Hospital, Tryall Club in Jamaica, just to name a few. Dalt touched many lives with his constant suppor t to community projects, particularly Mackenzie Health and Southlake Hospitals, and provided guidance and leadership that served him so well throughout his lifetime. In his 88 years Dalt lived life to the fullest and his love for his family and his friends was his greatest joy. He will be missed by all who knew him as the ver y special man that had an impact on our lives. Friends and f a m i l y a re i nv i t e d t o v i s i t a t MA R S H A L L F U N E R A L H O M E , 1 0 3 6 6 Yo n g e Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held on December 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge Street, Richmond H i l l. R e ce p t i o n to fo l l ow at Ca rd i n a l G o l f C l u b, 2 7 4 0 D av i s D r i ve We s t. Private cremation. In Dalt's memor y donations may be made to Mackenzie Health's Urology Clinic or to the construction of the new Southlake Hospice (Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region ).

HARRISON, Kate Edith (nee Jenner) Passed away peacefully suddenly on We d n e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 7 , 2 0 1 6 a t Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late R oy Har r ison who p re d e ce a s e d K ate i n 2 0 0 1 . Lov i n g mother of Mary and her late husband Phil Williams, Rober t (France) Harrison, Donald Harrison and Patricia DeCiccio. Cherished grandmother of K athleen Broughton, Shawn S cott, Yvette and Philip Harrison, K atrina H a r r i s o n a n d A s h l e y a n d J e n n i fe r DeCiccio. Great- grandmother of eleven and great-great-grandmother of two. Kate will be dearly missed by her sister Doreen Leonard. In keeping w i t h K ate ' s w i s h e s, c re m at i o n h a s taken place. A private family interment will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County. Messages of condolence can be left at www.peacefultransition.ca

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GRAHAM, Hugh Douglas Convalescing from illness, Douglas was unexpectedly but beautifully called Home by His Lord and Saviour o n F r i d a y, 9 D e c e m b e r, 2 0 1 6 i n h i s 9 0 t h y e a r. H e d i e d a s h e a n d his beloved wife, Margaret, have together lived each day for over 62 years, in close communion with Jesus. Douglas is already deeply missed by her, their daughters Joy (and Ter r y) Wiseman and Lyn (and S t e v e ) R o y, g r a n d s o n E w a n ( a n d Casey), granddaughter Catriona, and ex tended family in the UK . All w h o k n e w h i m a n d we re t o u c h e d by his life are warmly invited by his family to a Ser vice of Thanksgiving a t 3 p. m . o n S u n d a y, 1 5 J a n u a r y, 2017 at Northridge Community C h u rc h o f Th e S a l vat i o n Ar my, 15338 Leslie Street in Aurora. In lieu of flowers, your support of Nor thridge Community Church of The Salvation Army or The Leprosy Mission Canada (now known as effect:hope), where Douglas faithfully served as Executive Director until his retirement, would be appreciated. We rejoice that Douglas is now free of pain and struggle, safe in the arms of his H e a v e n l y Fa t h e r. " H o w l o v e l y i s Your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! Blessed is the one who trusts in You." (from Psalm 84)

BRUNTON, Norman Pa s s e d a w a y p e a c e f u l l y a t h o m e , sur rounded by his loving children and grandchildren on Friday, December 9, 2016 at the age of 89. Pr e d e c e a s e d b y h i s b e l o v e d w i fe, Olwyn May (2005). Proud and loving father of David, Catherine and Paul. Cherished grandpa of Benjamin, Aaron, David James and Madison and great- grandpa to M ichael and Sabrina. "Uncle Norm" will be greatly missed by the warm folks of Manitoulin Island and all who knew him. Visitation will be held at Ta y l o r Fu n e r a l H o m e , 5 2 4 D a v i s Drive, Newmarket (905-898-2100) on Thursday, December 15 from 2:005:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 1 6 f r o m 1 2 : 0 0 - 1 : 0 0 p . m . Fu n e r a l Service will follow in the Chapel on Friday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer S o c i e t y o f Yo r k R e g i o n w o u l d b e appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorfh.ca

SHINER, Leslie Pa s s e d a w a y p e a c e f u l l y i n G o d ' s arms on December 7th in his 98th year. Devoted husband of the late Jean Shiner and father to David, Paul and Shane, loving grandfather to Dean, Angie, Paula, Tara, David, Paul and his 12 adored greatgrandchildren. His never ending love and compassion for the Aurora communit y was built on a lifetime of commitment, and we will never forget his dedication to the many charities and groups Les was a part of. True to Leslie and Jean's devotion to t h e i r f a i t h a n d to t h e c h a r i t i e s they suppor ted we ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made in honour to the Alzheimer Society of Ontar io (w w w.alzheimer.ca) or the Heart & Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca). A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, December 13th at 11:30 a.m. a t t h e Tr i n i t y A n g l i c a n C h u r c h Aurora. Thank you to all friends and family who attended. BURNHAM, John Robert "Jack" January 18, 1918December 13, 2016 After 98 well-lived years Jack died in peace on the evening of December 13, 2016 with his grateful and loving family by his side. Jack is the b e l o ve d h u s b a n d o f M a r y, a n d o f D o r o t hy w h o p r e d e c e a s e d h i m i n 1 9 9 4 , t h e d e vo te d f at h e r o f Ca ro l ( John) and Judy, cher ished grandfather of Shauna (Nick), Michael ( Wendy), Naomi, Jasmyn, and Julia, and adoring great-grandfather of C h l o e a n d A v e r y. A f t e r a h a p p y c h i l d h o o d i n S u t to n w i t h s i b l i n g s and friends that he loved his entire life, Jack went overseas to ser ve in the RCAF at Linton-on-Ouse bomber a i r f i e l d i n E n g l a n d d u r i n g Wo r l d War II. Upon his return he worked f o r m a n y y e a r s f o r Yo r k C o u n t y Pu b l i c H e a l t h b e fo re re t i r i n g to a r i c h a n d f u l l l i fe o f c a r p e nt r y, carving, gardening, and birdwatching in rural Queensville. Visitation will b e o n Fr i d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 6 f r o m 4 : 0 0 - 8 : 0 0 p . m . a t Ta y l o r Fu n e r a l Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, 905-898-2100. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 11:00 a.m. at the Queensville Holland Landing United Church, 20453 Leslie Street, Queensville. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his name to the S alvation Ar my, his long-time favourite charity, or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorfh.ca

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MALLORY, Michael George Passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 with his family by his side after a courageous fight against cancer. M i k e w a s a te a c h e r w i t h t h e Yo r k Region District School Board, spending the majority of his career at K ing Cit y S econdar y S chool. He was a physical education and special education teacher and dedicated co a c h . M i k e w i l l b e m i s s e d by h i s loving wife Michele (Notaro). He will b e re m e m b e re d a s t h e p ro u d a n d devoted father of Kylie and Taylor. M ike will be greatly missed by his brother Scott and Irene, parents-inlaw Leonard and Diane Notaro, brothers and sisters-in-law Mary-Ann a n d D u n c a n , M i c h a e l a n d J o a n n e, Leonard and Corinne. Beloved uncle to Kyle, Graham, Sam, Rachael, Natalie, Nicole, Joshua, Danielle, K risten and Jacob. Predeceased by his father, Foss Mallory and mother, A n n M a l l o r y ( Wa l k e r ) . V i s i t a t i o n s w i l l t a k e p l a c e a t Ta y l o r Fu n e r a l Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, 905-898-2100 on Friday, December 16 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, D ecember 17 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. A celebration of Mike's life will take p l a ce o n S u n d ay, D e ce m b e r 1 8 a t Cardinal Golf Club, 2740 Davis Drive West, King with a memorial ser vice star ting at 1 p.m. followed by a reception to share stories, memories and laughter. The family would like to celebrate Mike's involvement as an athlete, coach and sports enthusiast by welcoming guests to wear a sports jersey to the celebration of life. Special mention to Au nt S h a r ro n , U n c l e B i l l, U n c l e Gord, and cousins Kristi, Jill and families who supported Mike during h i s j o u r n e y. Th a n k s t o D r. M a rc u s Butler, Tracey Moffatt and the staff at Pr i n ce s s M a rg a re t H o s p i t a l a n d Dr. Emily Par tridge and the staff at Toronto G eneral Hospital for their care and compassion. Online condolences may be placed at www.taylorfh.ca The family has established an award to be presented at the King City Secondary School graduation to recognize a student who exemplifies sportsmanship and effort in athletics. Donations to this award can be made through a CIBC branch using Tr a n s i t N u m b e r : 0 4 1 5 2 , A c c o u n t Number: 7986998 (Michele Notaro Mallory) and would be greatly appreciated. For e -Transfer details please contact Michele, Kylie or Taylor directly.

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CATTON, Don I n loving memor y of a dear father and gramp who passed away three years ago on December 16, 2013. In the hearts of those who loved you You will always be there. Love Nanc, Mike, Kevin and Jamie

CLARK, Walter Th e f a m i l y o f Wa l te r C l a r k , wo u l d like to express their deepest appreciation to those who have offered such kindness, suppor t and messages of sympathy dur ing this d i f f i c u l t t i m e. We t h a n k a l l t h o s e that attended the service, and shared many lovely memories. A special thank you to the Swarchuk family, Reverend Joseph and all the members of the UCW for the lovely service. Thank you to the many doctors and nurses for their care and suppor t the last several months. Walt will be missed but always remembered. - Warmest Regards, Jean Clark, Bonnie Wagg (and family), Ruth Milley (and family) Special thank you Ruth for all your time and effort and being there.

BANKS, Marie Dorina (Doreen) Passed suddenly with her family by h e r s i d e o n Tu e s d ay, D e ce m b e r 6 , 2016 at the Orillia Soldiers Memorial H o s p i t a l. B e l ove d w i fe o f t h e l ate Raymond Banks (2016) for 61 years. Cherished mother of Gary Banks (Lynne) and R andy Banks. Devoted grandma to Adrian. Marie came from a family of 14 children and will missed by her sister Geraldine. The family received relatives and friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater Street E., Orillia, (705)326-3595. On M o n d ay, D e ce m b e r 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 f ro m 12 - 1:30 p.m. followed by a funeral m a s s a t G u a rd i a n A n g e l s Ca t h o l i c Church, 115 West Street Nor th, Orillia at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. I f d e s i re d, m e m o r i a l d o n a t i o n s t o the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.CarsonFuneralHomes.com A Memorial Tree will be planted by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes

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