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Cops, firemen compete in Gathering Wee bit of hijinks expected at Saturday strength competition

BY HEIDI RIEDNER

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A wee bit of Highland hijinks will ensue, pitting police officers against firefighters, in what could be called a tournament of Scots in Georgina.

See some of the region’s finest square off in tests of strength while wearing kilts during the annual Georgina Highland Gathering Saturday at the Sutton fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

OK, they probably won’t be wearing kilts this weekend, but members of York Regional Police will compete against members of Georgina’s fire department in an ‘ultimate Highlander’ face-off for charity.

Five-member teams will compete in events including the Scottish hammer, stone throw and caber toss.

The winning team will receive $500 to donate to the charity of its choice.

This year, an annual award has been created in memory of retired York Regional Police Staff Sergeant Bob Whitman, who lost his battle with cancer on Jan. 26, 2011, says Const. Blair McQuillan of York Regional Police.

Mr. Whitman competed extensively in heavy events throughout his lifetime and an award will be See page 8.

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Mary and Don Baker check out one of the potential sites of a pedestrian bridge over the Maskinonge River in Keswick. The Riverglen Drive residents aren’t happy and registered their complaints during the second of three public meetings at the ROC June 12 hosted by the town gauging public response to the idea.

Pedestrian bridge ‘insane’ idea, residents say

BY HEIDI RIEDNER

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A pedestrian bridge over the river Maskinonge is an idea gone too far, according to some area residents.

“It’s insane,” said Don Baker, one of about 50 people who attended the second of three public meetings June 12 at the ROC being hosted by the town obtaining resident input.

He characterized the meeting as “hell hath no fury like a whole town scorned”.

“There were no ifs, ands or buts about it,” said Mr. Baker. “They don’t want the bridge.”

He and his wife, Mary, who have lived on Riverglen Road for almost two decades, oppose the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Maskinonge River between Riverglen and Riveredge roads in Keswick for a number of reasons.

Vandalism, environmental damage to the river and its wetland species, safety, liability issues and no substantial benefits are just some of the long list of reasons the Bakers are not in favour of the idea.

Cost is another big factor.

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Ward 2 Councillor Phil Craig agreed the public meeting was “loud” and the message received was a resounding no to the project.

“It was very clear they view the project in a negative fashion,” he said, but added, as of Thursday, he was starting to receive positive response from others.

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Help me keep my garden, resident says

BY LOREANA CIAMARONE

I’m a passionate gardener.

I’ve lived in Keswick at the Bethany Co-Operative Homes for eight years and have had the pleasure of living in a townhouse with a yard.

As a young child, I always had the gift of gardening and was so excited to be able to nurture and grow plants and food when I moved here. My front yard is filled with perennials that flower and bring joy to everyone who visits me: even on a rainy day, people can always find enjoyment out of all my plants.

My back yard has many flowers, however, most of it is grown for food. I have enjoyed sharing them with many in my community and have especially had the pleasure of passing on to many who may be less fortunate than me.

The children in the co-op have come to see the pumpkins I planted for them, as well.

Forty years ago, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and soon learned that eating food in the whole form was best, because they have no preservatives.

I come with a heavy heart and sadness to let you know I have been asked to remove all of my plants so that the co-op can sod the area. I support any improvements in the co-op that are going to benefit all, however, I don’t understand how removing eight years of beautiful plants would do that.

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Mary and Don Baker check out one of the potential sites of a pedestrian bridge over the Maskinonge River in Keswick. The Riverglen Drive residents aren’t happy and registered their complaints during the second of three public meetings at the ROC June 12 hosted by the town gauging public response to the idea.

Pedestrian bridge ‘insane’ idea, residents say

BY HEIDI RIEDNER

hriedner@yrmg.com

A pedestrian bridge over the river Maskinonge is an idea gone too far, according to some area residents.

“It’s insane,” said Don Baker, one of about 50 people who attended the second of three public meetings June 12 at the ROC being hosted by the town obtaining resident input.

He characterized the meeting as “hell hath no fury like a whole town scorned”.

“There were no ifs, ands or buts about it,” said Mr. Baker. “They don’t want the bridge.”

He and his wife, Mary, who have lived on Riverglen Road for almost two decades, oppose the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Maskinonge River between Riverglen and Riveredge roads in Keswick for a number of reasons.

Vandalism, environmental damage to the river and its wetland species, safety, liability issues and no substantial benefits are just some of the long list of reasons the Bakers are not in favour of the idea.

Cost is another big factor.

“I don’t see a use for it and, the way I see it,

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it is a huge waste our town’s time and our tax dollars,” said Mrs. Baker.

Ward 2 Councillor Phil Craig agreed the public meeting was “loud” and the message received was a resounding no to the project.

“It was very clear they view the project in a negative fashion,” he said, but added, as of Thursday, he was starting to receive positive response from others.

“We want to ensure we hear from everyone on the issue before making any decision.”

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Father experiences new tradition Paul Beka didn’t celebrate day for dads in native Slovakia

BY AMANDA PERSICO

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No number of courses could have prepared Paul Beka for his first experience feeding his newborn daughter.

The York Region resident took three parenting courses prior to the birth of his daughter, Victoria, now 3-1/2 years old.

“Men don’t really have the opportunity to hold a small, small baby,” he said. “I didn’t have a chance to practise before the baby came.”

While the courses taught him how to be a better parent, he learned on the day Victoria was born what it means to be a father.

After a rough delivery, Victoria didn’t take to breast feeding. Nurses told him his new bundle of joy wasn’t big enough for a bottle, so they tied feeding tubes to Mr. Beka’s finger.

‘I didn’t realize how much I didn’t know about becoming a father. You watch movies, but it is not like that at all. I didn’t know that I didn’t know.’

Paul Beka

on learning from fatherhood preparation courses

“Three or four hours after she was born, there I was,” he said. “She was being fed by her father. I always said I never believed in miracles, but now, I have one running around my house.”

Mr. Beka received his first Father’s Day gift from his daughter this week.

“She was so excited she made something at nursery school, she wanted to give it to me right away,” he said.

He grew up in Slovakia, where Father’s Day isn’t celebrated and where traditional family relationships and roles are different than in Canada.

As Mr. Beka’s father worked a lot, he and his family lived with his grandparents.

“Grandparents were a big part of the family,” he said. “But, there are only two of us here with a small child. It’s different.”

Mr. Beka took a father preparation course through Catholic Community Services of York Region about four years ago. After the first course, he took two more and is now taking a preparation for kindergarten course.

“Coming to Canada, everything is new

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and unknown,” he said. “I didn’t realize how much I didn’t know about becoming a father.

You watch movies, but it is not like that at all.

I didn’t know that I didn’t know.”

The courses taught him about the province’s health care and education systems.

They also taught new fathers how to support mothers during pregnancy and gave insight into feeding, parenting, disciplining and playing with your child.

Fathers could ask experts in the maternity field about what to expect, he said.

One of the things touched on in the course was time management.

The surprise to many fathers-to-be is learning the difference between quality time and passive time with a child, course leader and group services co-ordinator Jamal Gharavi said.

“The most important thing is giving time and attention,” said Mr. Gharavi, who is also a pediatrician and father of two adults.

“Without time, creating a bond is impossible. Giving time and attention will build a strong relationship.”

Mr. Gharavi breaks down how many hours each day are spent sleeping and at work, leaving a small window for interacting with your child.

“After all the calculations, some dads have three hours with their kids,” he said. “You can watch a movie for three hours, which doesn’t count as bonding time, or you can play catch for 10 minutes.”

Even if it’s for less time, playing and interacting with your child has more of an impact, he said.

“Learning about time is a ‘wow’ moment,” he said.

Father-specific programming at CCSYR starts in July.

There is also a new program for both fathers and grandfathers.

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Paul Beka got his first Father’s Day gift this week from his daughter, Victoria, 3.

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Region spending $1.1M on Internet upgrades CHRIS TRABER

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York Region employees will benefit from a $1.1-million Internet upgrade.

The region’s finance and administration committee approved a proposal from Net Cyclops Inc. to provide the professional services, hardware and software for the design and implementation of Internet access infrastructure for the region.

The contract is valued at $1,093,862, excluding taxes.

In 2008, the region’s network experienced

a number of failures and instability.

To address the network issues, staff took temporary remedial technical measures and an extensive network architecture assessment was conducted.

The assessment was completed in 2009 and included a five-year plan, split into three phases: perimeter upgrade and consolidation, Internet access infrastructure and network core redesign. The estimated total cost was $2,300,000.

The first phase was completed in 2010 and replaced aging network firewalls with

a highly available network perimeter infrastructure. It also resulted in a significantly more stable and secure network and provided the strong perimeter required for the second phase to proceed.

Net Cyclops will complete the second phase of the project, resulting in greater network reliability, capacity, security, performance and traffic control capabilities.

The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year and will provide the necessary environment for the third phase network core redesign, scheduled for 2013.

Mayor & Council Luncheon Come and enjoy a delicious luncheon at Shawneeki Golf Club as we celebrate our business community and life in East Gwillimbury

Thursday, June 21, 2012 • 11:30am - 2:00pm Shawneeki Golf Club 18543 Woodbine Ave., Sharon Tickets:

$35 $ 35 tax included

EVERYONE Welcome

Guest Speaker:

MAYOR

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POLICE LEASES The committee also endorsed York Region police services board requests for three lease renewals at the Yonge/Mulock Centre, 16775 Yonge St., Newmarket.

The professional development bureau and uniform recruiting unit, professional standards bureau and integrated domestic violence unit are housed there.

Committee gave the green light to a threeyear lease for 5,245 square feet of space at an annual cost of $120,844, effective Oct. 1.

It also approved leasing two units comprising 2,884 sq. ft. for a period of three years, effective July 1, at an annual cost of $74,868.

A two-year lease for an additional 6,923 sq. ft., at a yearly cost of $179,721, effective July 1, was also given the nod.

Committee was also informed York Regional Police is working with Seneca College on a joint training facility initiative at its King Campus.

That would see professional development and uniform recruiting, along with the training branch, located at 4 District in Vaughan, move to the new facility.

The project is in the planning stages with Seneca.

Dates for occupancy are yet to be confirmed due to co-ordination of the various requirements of each partner.

However, a tentative date of 2015-16 for occupancy by York Regional Police is planned.

In the interim, the location at the Yonge/ Mulock Centre is required.

York University

Kerrigan Brown

Alex Ceolin

Bianca Chambul

Tabitha Chan

Wilfrid Laurier University

Ryerson University

University of Toronto

Western University

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Nicholas Cheng

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Megan Cowie

Queen’s University

Guelph University

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2012!

Blair Coxhead

Luciano D’Angelo Natalie Daguiam

Seneca College

Queen’s University

Western University

Brittany Daiter

Griffen Daoust

Wilfrid Laurier University

Daniella Di Carlo

Queen’s University

Wilfrid Laurier University

Reid Dobell

Amy Dvorkin

Antonina Falzone

Leah Ferrie

Spencer Fontein

Adam Fournier

Conrad Freeman

Emma French

University of Toronto

Western University

University of Toronto

Queen’s University

Union College

University of Waterloo

Wilfrid Laurier University

Queen’s University

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Simone Garcia

Miguel Gentile

Elyse Glen

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Danielle Goitanich

Jane Haggarty

Brigitte Hermanns

Ryerson University

University of Toronto

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Corey Kalk

Queen’s University

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University of Ontario Inst. of Technology

University of Toronto

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Ciara Koth

Justin Longo

Matthew Maloney

Sarah Mantella

Kate Martini

New York University

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University of Waterloo

Parsons New School of Design

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Daniel Murdoch

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Elizabeth Paul

University of British Columbia

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University of Toronto

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Royal College of Surgeons

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Jessica Masciangelo Andrea McDonald Queen’s University

University of British Columbia

Kassandra Plukov Daniel Porter-Nastasi University of Toronto

Wilfrid Laurier University

Mark Prokoudine

Jenny Reddick

James Redelmeier

Lucas Regazzi

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Will Sorley

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University of Toronto

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University of Toronto

Wilfrid Laurier University

University of Waterloo

Queen’s University

University of Toronto

McMaster University

Wilfrid Laurier University

Collectively our 75 graduates received nearly 300 admission offers to schools across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. and were offered more than $1.5 million in scholarships and awards for their post-secondary education. Well done, grads!

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Maybe MPPs should get pay cut, too?

Re: Eye surgeon sounds alarm on OHIP cuts, June 7.

It seems that MPPs Helena Jaczek, Deb Matthews and the McGuinty government’s main justification for cutting the specialists’ fees is that technology has made their job easier.

If that were the case then logically since physicians are clearly not the exclusive beneficiaries of technology improvements, everyone’s pay should be reduced including those of our MPPs. Has this happened? Obviously not.

The overwhelming fees and prices of the majority of services and products (except maybe flat screen TVs) have not gone down in spite of technology.

Not to mention the $16,000 to

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FROM YORKREGION.COM Raising fares bad idea Why does YRT always figure when the going gets tough, increase fares?

Wouldn’t that give you the opposite effect? When you raise fares, you lose riders and are only punishing the riders who have no other choice but to use transit. Perhaps if YRT lowered fares, more people would look at transit as an alternative. By continuing in this upwards fare amount mode, they make owning a car look more attractive.

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anada’s environmental laws are under attack by the federal and Ontario governments.

In Ottawa, Bill C-38’s farreaching measures were announced in the budget.

Ontario’s government introduced a similar omnibus bill with profound implications for the environment.

The 420-page Bill C-38 will gut a raft of federal laws passed over the years to ensure our air, water and most vulnerable wildlife populations are protected.

Casualties include the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act and the Kyoto Implementation Act. In a surprisingly similar action, the government of Ontario recently introduced Bill 55. The 327-page bill seriously affects no less than six important resource and wildlife laws, with amendments that strike at the heart of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act and other vital environmental legislation.

These changes would reduce the level of protection and undermine public management of cherished forests, lakes and rivers and the immeasurable benefits they provide.

David Suzuki When Ontario introduced its Endangered Species Act in 2007, legal experts and advocates lauded it as one of the strongest environmental laws in North America.

Ontario’s leadership was commendable, as it established a strong legal benchmark to protect at-risk wildlife in the province and rare Carolinian forests only a few years before we celebrated the 2010 United Nations International Year of Biodiversity.

Although biodiversity loss receives less attention than issues such as climate change, it threatens the very life-support systems of our planet: clear air and water and productive soil.

This is not a problem of some far off tropical rainforest nation or our over-

fished oceans. Scientists say Ontario is particularly vulnerable to biodiversity decline and has a global responsibility for stewardship.

By weakening its Endangered Species Act — eliminating legal timelines for the development of species recovery strategies, creating loopholes for resource industries such as forestry and mining and further limiting legal protection of endangered wildlife on private lands — Ontario will be unprepared to cope with threats to its ecosystems and biodiversity, such as urban sprawl, the spread of invasive species and climate change.

The federal government has justified its efforts to eviscerate environmental laws by claiming caring for nature is a barrier to economic prosperity.

But this ideologically driven agenda will harm our nation and undermine the future for our children. We can’t hope to have healthy economies and communities in Ontario or the rest of Canada without healthy ecosystems and species diversity.

Species and ecosystem losses affect production of valuable economic commodities such as food, timber and medicine and compromise many ecological services that sustain the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Nature helps regulate climate, disease outbreaks and waste; provides aesthetic, recreational and spiritual value and supports services such as water purification.

A recent David Suzuki Foundation study found biodiversity in Ontario’s Greenbelt alone helps filter, store and regulate drinking water for millions of people in the Greater Toronto Area — a service worth more than $1 billion a year that saves municipalities hundreds of millions in capital costs just to upgrade water infrastructure.

The health of our air, water and most vulnerable wildlife populations are too important to be treated so callously.

Ontario must withdraw the proposed amendments to its Endangered Species Act and other environmental laws.

The environment can’t simply be a fair-weather friend for politicians running for election. True leadership means committing to the long haul and ensuring air, water, land and wildlife are protected now and in the future across Canada.

Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation terrestrial conservation and science program director Faisal Moola.

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Everything about babies and tots show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Community Centre, 1 Community Centre Ln. Bring your children for the Thomas and Friends live show. There will also be presentations from parent experts and a showcase of new parent products. You will also learn important infant emergency procedures. Proceeds from the show support local women’s shelters. Visit everythingabout.ca

TRAIN RIDE Heritage rides. The York-Durham Heritage Railway celebrates Father’s Day with half-price fares. For tickets, visit ydhr.ca

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Woman sends out public plea From Page 1

I take pride in my property and community and know it takes more work to grow grass.

I can be seen in my community cleaning the curbs of debris and also mowing the lawns of surrounding areas to improve our space.

My plea to everyone is to at least let me have this season to enjoy, as these plants have been maturing for eight years and anyone who knows about gardening knows you cannot pull raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini and lettuce out this time of year without death to the plant.

Plants do so much for our environment and well being: they breathe in pollutants and exhale oxygen.

They enhance our quality of life and foster physical mental and spiritual well-being and they certainly can pull communities together, which is my hope.

Please help me save my garden.

I have called Councillor Naomi Davison and explained my situation and have sent letters to the region asking for help and, finally, I have started a petition to save my garden.

To my knowledge, I have not seen any documents saying gardens are not allowed in the co-op ... it just says we have to take care of our front and back yards which is evident to any passersby.

‘This is beaver biscuits, you are wrong’ From Page 1

site. “It is their right to speak and their input is valuable, but at this stage we are trying to determine whether this is a good thing for Georgina and we’ll go from there,” Councillor Craig said.

“We are looking at issues such as where it would go, what type is best suited and financial responsibilities. There are still lots of decisions yet to be made.”

But that is not what it felt like to Riveredge Road resident Steve White, who owns and operates the Coves of Keswick marina on the river.

“It doesn’t make any sense,” he said, adding, from what it looks like to him, the town already knows where it wants to put the bridge and that is a few hundred metres east of The Queensway South, with an entry point right next door to his marina.

“I don’t think that bridge is necessary and, besides, they’ll never be able to put a bridge in here. It’s like quicksand in that area. You can’t build on a swamp.”

About $40,000 had been allocated to the project last year to hire a consultant to undertake an environmental assessment, but that figure was amended

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This stretch of the Maskinonge River in Keswick could be a future site of a proposed pedestrian bridge linking trails north and south of the river between Riverglen and Riveredge drives. to $72,500 during budget talks for 2012.

A cost for the bridge, if approved, is yet to be determined, but Councillor Craig said the town has a number of options available to it for funding, including federal gas tax and regional dollars, as well as various grants that may be available.

While many doubted the value of another river crossing when two roadway bridges already exist over the Maskinonge at The Queensway South

and at the recently redeveloped Woodbine Avenue about 1.5 kilometres apart, Councillor Craig said the pedestrian bridge was borne out of extensive work being done through a trails committee established more than a decade ago.

Connecting residents to their community through a system of pathways and trails, without having to travel major roadways, was determined a viable option as a way of “humanizing an urban landscape” and supported in Keswick’s Secondary

Plan, he said.

A fact even more bolstered by the fact that the area on both sides of the river has been redeveloped in recent years to includes schools, parks and a number of subdivisions representing more people travelling the area by foot or by bike.

But that idea remains secondary to many riverfront residents who would rather clean up the Maskinonge and protect its ecosystem first before constructing a pedestrian bridge to carry residents over it.

“I’m more worried about cleaning up the river and they should be, too,” said Mr. White.

The Bakers agree.

“I call it like I see it and I told them this is just beaver biscuits — you are wrong,” he said, adding a bridge is not needed, will disturb the wetlands and bring more vandalism to local residents who already have to deal with damage to their properties from people cutting through short-cuts and hanging out at the riverbanks.

“I don’t see a need for a bridge and it is the river that needs help,” he said.

“A pedestrian bridge is just an asinine idea.”

A date for a third public meeting has yet to be determined.

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Playing the stocks is more than a get-richquick idea.

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Sodium is a nutrient found in table salt and many other foods. Your body needs some sodium to function, but too much may lead to high blood pressure (a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease).

According to Health Canada, most Canadians take in more than twice the amount of sodium they need in a day. Healthy adults need only 1,500 milligrams of sodium each day. Healthy children need only 1,000 to 1,500 mg of sodium a day.

Sources of sodium Processed foods (including restaurant and fast foods) account for 77 per cent of the sodium we eat. Another 12 per cent is found naturally in foods, six per cent we add at the table and five per cent we add during cooking. So 88 per cent of all the sodium in our diet is not present naturally, it is added during food manufacturing or preparation.

Approximately 30 per cent of our sodium comes from mixed dishes (such as macaroni and cheese, lasagne, beef stew, scalloped potatoes, seasoned or flavoured rices); 14 per cent from bread and bread-type products; nine per cent from processed meats such as deli meats and seasoned meats; seven per cent from soups; five per cent from cheeses;

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• Look for products with a sodium content of less than 15 per cent DV (daily value).

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High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease.

In children, high sodium intake can lead to increased risk of high blood pressure, the development of high blood pressure later in life, and the tendency for children to prefer foods with high salt content.

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Prepare healthy meals and snacks: • Eat fewer packaged, ready-to-eat and take-out foods.

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• Look for foods that have less than 360 mg of sodium in a serving.

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More York Region schools will offer specialist high skills majors this fall.

The program allows a student to focus on a career path matching skills and interests, while earning an Ontario secondary school diploma.

When a student completes a bundle of eight to 10 courses in a specific field, such as business, environment or manufacturing, he or she gets a seal on his or her diploma.

The programs allow students to earn industry certifications, such as first aid and CPR, and gain hands-on experience with employers.

“Programs like this are preparing our students to get jobs in fulfilling and exciting industries,” Ontario Education Minister Laurel Broten said during the announcement of the program expansion. “Expanding these programs will give even more students the skills they need to succeed in the jobs of tomorrow.”

Next year, 4,000 more students at 670 high schools across the province will be able to participate in the program.

While many secondary schools in the York Region and York Catholic district school boards offer some of the specialist high skills major programs, many will add to the list due to demand.

The public board is leading the pack when it comes to the expanding the program,

For a list of what new programs will be offered in York Region schools this fall, visit yorkregion.com

school-work transition consultant Steve Poste said, adding York Region public high schools submitted the maximum number of proposals for new programs this year.

“Students get to do a lot of neat things in these programs,” he said. “The demand is there, so we are trying to give our students the most options.”

The public board had 900 students enrolled in specialist programs this year.

Next year, it hopes to bump that number to 1,600 to reach its goal of having 10 per cent of its Grade 11 and 12 students enrolled in the program by October.

The board works with schools to determine which programs to offer, assessing where past graduates have gone, where current students plan to head after graduation and what industries their communities offer to support co-op opportunities.

An application, resembling a business case, is then submitted to the Education Ministry, which approves or denies the program at the particular school.

While 16 of the board’s applications were approved this year, the ministry has pre-approved the rest, meaning students can take the courses and be grandfathered in when the programs officially start in 2013.

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Desiree Pennells highlighted a six-medal splurge with five golds at the Special Olympics Spring Games in Kingston.

Pennells, a member of the Newmarket Crest Club, also won a silver medal to account for six of 31 medals won by eight members of the Aurora Special Ducks, York South Stingrays (Richmond Hill) and Crest Club.

Joseph Arseneau (Stingrays) and Charlie Goodman (Crest) each delivered four golds among their five medals at the meet, while Mary Haberer (Ducks) and Darrell Carson (Crest) claimed four medals each, including three golds.

Tabitha Wilson (Ducks) won two events and Matthew Nighswander (Crest) claimed gold, silver and bronze medals.

Cindy Noble (Ducks) earned a pair of silver medals.

The athletes are in consideration for berths at the Canadian Special Olympics in 2013 in Vancouver.

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Lexus IS 250 still a fresh look among compact sport sedans

Neil Moore York Region Media Group Wheelstalk.com It was the bad boy of the Lexus lineup and I loved it.

The original IS compact sports sedan, which hit our shores in 2001, was really quite ‘old school.’

With a gutsy 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine, bulletproof five-speed manual gearbox and ‘tuner car’ styling, the IS 300 was unlike any other Lexus in the lineup.

It was more sport than luxury, and although its specs weren’t particularly impressive at 215 hp and 218 lb/ft of torque, the IS 300 was surprisingly nimble. Its mill delivered plenty of low-end grunt, and with the manual shift, you could exploit its broad torque curve.

The all-new IS came as a 2006 model, with a more sophisticated look, thanks to the company’s L-finesse design philosophy. Its body was longer and wider, with a sleek, coupe-like profile. Short front and rear overhangs, and pronounced wheel flares gave this car an athletic, hunkered-down appearance.

This second-generation IS was introduced in two flavours: the IS 250 with 2.5-litre V6 (204 hp and 185 lb/ft of torque) and the IS 350 with

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The 2012 IS 250 AWD is coupe-like in appearance with its long, tapering hood and short rear deck.

Combined with pronounced wheel flares and short overhangs, this vehicle has a muscular stance.

3.5-litre V6 (306 hp and 277 lb/ft of torque).

The ISF came along two years later with more tricked-out styling (including quadexhaust diffusers), and more importantly a 5.0-litre V8 under the hood that delivered a whopping 416 hp and 371 lb/ft of torque.

There are three IS models (two with AWD)

and all with distinctly different personalities.

I attended the launch of all three, and remember at the time thinking the IS 350 really hit the sweet spot in terms of power, and the IS 250 was a bit lacking.

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McLaren Automotive, rather than resting on its laurels, has instead announced a package of enhancements that will make its 12C high performance sports car even more invigorating to drive yet even easier to live with.

Headlining the changes is a power increase that takes the maximum output of the midmounted, twin turbocharged V8 engine to 616hp to give yet more vivid acceleration at track speeds with no loss in efficiency.

McLaren’s engineers have made modifications to the 12C’s engine and SSG transmission increasing responsiveness.

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Times have changed, and the competition has caught up with and in some cases has surpassed the 350. Still, it’s impressively fast and fun to drive.

But for its 2.5-litre sibling, you can now find comparable power in a naturally-aspirated four cylinder.

Still, there’s something to be said about the entire IS series, be it the styling that is still fresh, the impeccable Lexus fit and finish on the inside, and the company’s legendary build quality.

And all this can be had for a starting MSRP of $32,900. Not that this is chump change, but in the base rear-drive 2012 IS 250, it buys a lot of car.

For starters, you get a six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed automatic (with paddle shifters) is available for another $1,600, but with this powerplant I’d suggest you save the cash.

You also get 17-inch alloys, power heated mirrors with integrated signals, automatic headlamps, smart key with pushbutton start, dual-zone automatic climate control, leatherwrapped tilt/telescopic steering with audio and cruise controls, power windows with auto up/ down for all, multi-info display, Bluetooth and 13-speaker AM/FM CD/MP3/WMA audio system with 6-CD changer.

You can option it up with, for example, the $5,400 sport package (which includes moonroof, heated and power adjustable leather seats, sporttuned suspension, 18-inch alloys and more), and

A tightly carved rear, twin exhausts and LED lights add to the IS 250’s sporty appearance.

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a pile of pricey F-Sport options, like $3K for a set of forged aluminum wheels. And before you know it, this $33,000 car is now in the high $40s.

My tester was the IS 250’s AWD variant, which for another $5,100 (MSRP $38,000) adds not only the company’s rear-bias all-wheel-drive system, but a six-speed automatic and some interior niceties like power adjust for the driver’s seat.

If budget allows, there’s also a $3,700 Leather and Moonroof package, a $11,300 Luxury with Navigation package or, as tested, the $7,250 Leather with Moonroof and Navigation trim.

This includes (as you’d expect) leather seating surfaces, moonroof and hard-drive based navigation, along with front seat heating and backup camera.

My vehicle had no shortage of soft-touch surfaces on the dash and door panels, and its piano black on the centre console, door inserts and around the gearshift (with chrome bling) enhanced its premium look and feel. As did the double-stitched leather seating.

Controls are intuitive and the large buttons and generous navigation screen are ideal for aging baby boomers. The moonroof added much-needed light to its mostly charcoal interior.

Indeed, the passenger cabin is a pleasant place, but as long as you’re not travelling in back. Seats there are comfortable enough and attractively styled but there’s scant kneeroom or headroom for anybody much over five-footnine. And only if front occupants aren’t seated too far back.

Suspension up front for all IS models is independent double-wishbone with gas shocks, coil springs and stabilizer bar. Rear suspension is multi-link with gas shocks, coils springs and stabilizer bar.

You can tighten it up with F-Sport sway bars, performance shocks and lowering springs, but I found the standard equipment provided a nice compromise between hard-core stability and comfort. Ride is firm enough for reasonably flat cornering, without undue harshness over rough pavement.

The all-wheel-drive system, which I’ve driven both in snowy and dry conditions, does a good job routing power where needed. It distributes 70 per cent to the rear – for more of a performance feel – and up to 50 percent to the front, depending on wheel slippage.

Speaking of power, the IS 250 is no road rocket. I remember the RWD version of this car launching from rest to 100 km/h in around eight seconds. The AWD version isn’t as quick.

And despite the smaller displacement and lower power figures, it doesn’t have much of a fuel economy advantage over the IS 350, with combined city/highway fuel economy rated at 9.1 L/100 km for the 2.5-litre compared with 9.8 L/100 km for the 3.5.

Interestingly, and unlike the IS 250, the AWD version of the IS 350 is about $6,300 cheaper than the rear-drive model, but much of that can be accounted for by its standard-equipped F-Sport package.

Still, there’s almost a $7,000 difference between the IS 250 AWD and IS 350 AWD, so if you want all-weather stability with performance, expect a big hit on your wallet.

Or save the extra dough and have a look at a compact sport sedan that still does so many things right.

And delivers the kind of quality and reliability upon which Lexus has built its reputation.

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It’s the world’s oldest team sport, and for over 33 years, fans and newcomers to polo have been coming to Polo for Heart to watch it being played by some of the world’s top competitors.

And to help raise money for heart and stroke related charities.

Highland GM has become involved with Polo for Heart, largely due to the drive of Cliff Sifton, president of the dealership. His father, Colonel Michael Sifton, was a devoted polo fan and player. He was also a strong supporter of charities – especially those involving heart-related research – since his father had passed away from a stroke.

superb food and drink, a traditional champagne divot stomp, and even a children’s village for junior polo enthusiasts.

Proceeds from this year’s event will go to the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Stroke Recovery Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital, and towards purchasing an MRI machine at Southlake Regional Health Centre.

General admission is $15 and children under 12 are free. The Gormley Polo Centre is located at 13401 Leslie St., Richmond Hill. For more information please visit www.poloforheart.org, www.highlandgm.com , or call 866-9808037.

The decision was made to put together an event that combined two of his passions: polo and heart research. Sifton and his mates at the Toronto Polo Club worked with the Heart Action Committee to launch the first Polo for Heart charity event. It drew 600 people and raised $25,000.

Today, Cliff Sifton continues to follow in his father’s footsteps by supporting the event and presiding as honorary chairman. To date, Polo for Heart has raised in excess of $5 million for heart and stroke research.

Taking place on June 15-17 at the Gormley Polo Centre, this year’s event promises to be a success, with TV news anchor Lloyd Robertson as honorary chair. It will include entertainment,

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A Harley-Davidson motorcycle, recovered on the coast of British Columbia after drifting for more than a year and 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean following last year’s tsunami in Japan, will be preserved by the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee.

It will serve as a memorial to the tragedy that claimed more than 15,000 lives in accordance with the wishes of its owner, Ikuo Yokoyama.

The remarkable story of the 2004 FXSTB Softail Night Train motorcycle’s survival and recovery by Canadian, Peter Mark, made international headlines after he found it washed ashore on a remote beach on British Columbia’s Graham Island at low tide.

Mark discovered the motorcycle, still bearing its Japanese licence plate, along with several other items, in the remains of an insulated cargo van container where the motorcycle was

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It isn’t difficult to imagine the collective sigh of relief coming from high school gymnasiums in York Region after a spring season of watching the double horseshoes of the Bill Crothers Secondary School Colts teams kicking butt.

A motion passed at the York Region Athletic Association’s annual general meeting last week should be the first step toward restoring level playing fields and appeasing rival schools feeling overwhelmed by the sports-oriented school in Unionville.

During the spring season, Crothers won just about every title available at the senior Tier 1 level in which it fielded teams.

The increasing pile of championships is a sore point among rival schools, since Crothers operates with access to student-athletes from across York Region and beyond.

As expected, YRAA followed the outline of an Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations motion to restrict Crothers athletes from competing in their prime sport at the high school level.

The ruling takes effect Sept. 4, although students currently attending or registered at Crothers for the 2012-13 school year are exempt.

Students starting after Sept. 4 will be required to declare their primary sport and will not be permitted to play at a high school level in that activity.

Essentially, it will take four years for the new ruling to work its way through the system.

For Crothers, finding alternative competition for its top athletes in any sport may be the future.

“I think this will have the impact OFSAA wants,” YRAA athletic coordinator Steve Shantz said. “But in this day and age, do you really want to discourage students from playing or find more appropriate competition for them?

“I think sometimes there is too much emphasis that the only place you can win is on the scoreboard, but nobody wants to go into the season already knowing who will

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Fans like these Dr. John M. Denison Secondary School Huskies supporters will be glad to hear the York Region Athletic Association is taking steps to ensure the Bill Crothers Secondary School Colts aren’t as dominant next season. win. If Crothers wins everything, it’s no good for anyone.”

At the conclusion of its fourth school year, Crothers, which was created by the York Region District School Board for elite and high-performance athletes from around the region, is hitting full stride, with its first graduating class about to depart.

Crothers is caught in the midst of clashing philosophies.

On one hand, it provides a setting in which high-performance athletes can excel.

On the other, its teams often outclass rivals due to the available talent in its hallways.

Crothers athletic manager Derrick Stryker is well aware of the imbalance and says the school is exploring alternative competitive opportunities.

“There will be internal changes,” he said.

“In some cases, we’ll be seeking outside competition. Maybe we’ll add another level to compete outside of high school. I think we’ll start to see our team sports enter into higher competition. It will happen before we are forced to do it.”

Last fall, the senior girls basketball team created an independent schedule to compete against elite competition, such prep schools, in exhibition games and high-level tournaments.

“We say, ‘Let’s provide a level of competition that is fair to all’,” Stryker said. “Our unique depth of talent is the issue. Every school has its elite athletes.”

The residency issue remains unchanged, thereby permitting students from beyond the traditional boundaries to attend Crothers.

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“I think a lot of dynasty teams in the region got familiar with winning and maybe it’s a shock,” Stryker said. “I guess it depends on the coach and what their feelings are whether we’re liked or hated. We’re in a tough spot, but to the credit of (YRAA), we’ll get through it.”

There are other sport-oriented schools in the province that have taken far less heat than Crothers.

“We’re being supported in our own region,” Stryker said. “But we’re a hotspot in the province. I think YRAA can set the tone for the province.”

Stryker concedes he feels a twinge of anxiety when he sees all the YRAA pennants raised at the school. However, he’s not about to apologize for hard work.

“There’s not a lot of guilt among our coaches and not because they are bad people, but because the students and teachers are working hard,” he said. “They deserve to experience success. I get it. I understand a certain level of animosity exists.

“It’s important for our students to wear BCSS on their chest and feel part of something at school and a bond with their friends.”

Internal meetings in the coming weeks and again when school resumes will set the course for Crothers athletics next year.

Shantz notes Crothers teams, while they may not win every championship, are represented disproportionately among the top two or three teams in most sports at the high school level.

“Right now, Crothers teams are getting the competition they need at OFSAA, but they aren’t dominant there,” Shantz said. “They may be in the future, but not yet.

“How do you find kids the appropriate level of competition and keep kids engaged in activities to keep them challenged? It’s all about getting the appropriate level of competition. It’s difficult.”

One benefit should Crothers win medals at the provincial level is it earns a second OFSAA entry for York Region the following year.

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Starts 12:30 p.m. ... Proceeds toward funding the development of parks, recreation and culture initiatives in King Township ... Contact Teresa Barresi at tbarresi@ king.ca

FILES 4th annual Salvation Army Golf for Hope Tournament ... Tomorrow ... Silver Lakes Golf Club ... $155 per golfer ... Starts 8:45 a.m. ... E-mail Glennanne Phillips at glennannephillips@rogers.com or call 905-895-6276.

10th annual Or Hadash Charity Golf Tournament for Safehaven ... Wednesday ... Wooden Sticks Golf Course ... $195 per golfer ... Starts 1 p.m. ... E-mail Sara Bates at golf@orhadash.org or call 905-853-8930.

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Orchard Beach Golf and Country Club ... $55 per golfer ... Starts 3 p.m. ... $20 donation to cancer society from each entry is included ... Contact Gavin James at 905-806-3284 or gavijam@ gmail.com Caldwell Securities Ltd./Alzheimer Society of York Region annual golf classic ... July 19 ... Copper Creek Golf Club ... $325 per golfer; $1,200 per team ... Starts 7:30 a.m. ... Register online at alzheimeryork.com or contact Elaine Ross at 905895-1337 or eross@alzheimer-york.com

2nd New Beginnings Christian School golf tournament ... Saturday ... Orchard Beach Golf and Country Club ... $100 per player ... 9 holes ... Starts 2 p.m. ... E-mail Bonnie Baber at bbaber@nbcs.on.ca or call 905-9531081.

Sgt. Pepper’s 4th annual golf tournament ... June 24 ... St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club ... $130 per golfer ... Starts 1:30 p.m. ... Phone Julie Edghill at 905-7500002.

Adrian Facca Leadership Fund golf tournament ...

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Starts 1:30 p.m. ... Funds raised go to cancer patients ... E-mail Laura Daly at spor_tee_44@yahoo.ca RedCrest Cardinal Golf Club/Edge Benefits 4th annual golf tournament ... Sept. 6 ... RedCrest & Cardinal Golf Club ... $250 per golfer ... Starts 7:30 a.m. ... Proceeds to Southlake Regional Health Centre interventional radiology suite ... Phone Carol Leitch at 905-710-1262 or Anne-Marie Million-Osborne at 905841-7378, ext. 242.

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905-953-9133 Newmarket ReStore is looking for a full time SHIPPER/RECEIVER. Mon-Fri./every other Sat. Must have min.

2yrs. experience, be well organized, able to work with little supervision, lift min. 80lbs, be handy with tools (put together furniture/build displays) and able to work with others and supervise volunteers. $13/hr. to start.

Submit resume in person: 776 Davis Dr., Newmarket or email: bdisera@habitatyork.ca Find out more about our organization www.habitatyork.ca

Sales & Marketing Position for Braids & Laces Limited Manufacturer of Rope, Cord, Hockey Laces & Shoelaces. 1 year contract Applicant must have sales experience or post secondary education.

Send cover letter & resume to info@braidlace.com with wage expectations.

Newmarket Honda has the following positions available and are looking for suitable candidates SERVICE ADVISOR (JUNIOR) This is an entry level, permanent full time position.

The ideal candidate would have some dealership experience and must have excellent customer relations skills together with a desire to succeed in a Customer focused environment.

SERVICE LOT PERSON This is a permanent full time position.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision and be willing to do what it takes to exceed our customer's expectations.

LUBE TECHNICIAN This is a permanent full time position.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Prior experience in a similar position is desirable, but we are willing to train a suitable applicant.

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BRADFORD (DOWNTOWN)- newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment. 5 appliances including washer/ dryer, parking. $900 + utilities. 519-940-1892 or 519-942-9791 GILFORD- 14TH Line.

Main floor, 3 bedroom, century farm house, separate entrance, $1000 inclusive.

Available i m m e d i a t e l y .

905-716-1457 HOLLAND LANDINGJust renovated, 2 bedroom apartment, in upper duplex. No smoking/ pets. $800+ Excellent references only.

July 1.

905-898-1646 HOLLAND LANDINGGreat location, beautiful, newly renovated 2 bedroom, hardwood floors, new appliances, parking.

No dogs. $930.

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Apartments for Rent

NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom Unregistered apartments basement, $950 inclusive. could be unsafe.

Laundry, parking, a/c. Non- Ask to see your landlord’s smoking/ pets. Available registration certificate.

July 1st.

Gail: Town of East Gwillimbury.

(905)853-2621 NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom YONGE/ DAVIS- 3 bedmain floor ($1150+). 2 room main floor, fenced bedroom lower level backyard, dishwasher, mi($975+) Available July 1st. crowave, nice appliances, new windows/ kitchen.

905-836-0962 $1350. inclusive. Available NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom i m m e d i a t e l y . main level. Parking for one 416-832-1608 vehicle. Quiet building. 1st/ last. $950 inclusive. Non- YONGE/ JOE Persechinismoking/ pets. July 1st. Bachelor renovated base905-836-6288 ment, everything new (appliances, bathroom, etc.), 1 NEWMARKET- 2 single parking, laundry, separate bedroom apartments entrance. Non-smoking/ available at 20 Hill Street. pets. $699+. 416-871-7005 $1050+ hydro. Available July 1st. Please email: YONGE/ MULOCK- Large jkehren@kemflocanada.

1 bedroom basement, sepcom arate entrance, fireplace, NEWMARKET- BRIGHT, jacuzzi, own laundry. air conditioned 1 bedroom Non-smoking/ pets. $1050 July 1. basement. Non-smoking/ inclusive. pets. Separate entrance, (905)716-1776 parking, appliances. Suit single. Immediate. Refer- Townhouses for ences. $900 inclusive. Rent (905)898-1277.

NEWMARKET- LARGE furnished room, mature male Non-smoker, centrally located. $475. Available July 1st. First/ last.

(647)378-7491, evenings only.

NEWMARKET- ROOM, Main/ Queen. $450.

Cable, internet. All inclusive. Suits mature gentleman. No pets/ smoke. July 1st.

First/ last.

905-836-8526 ROOMMATE TO share home- Sutton West. (lake access).

July/ August. $420 or $520 meals included. 905-235-3833, professional preferred.

Shared Accommodations MT. ALBERT- 3600sq.ft. executive house, laundry, A/C, internet, cable, hardwood, non-smoking/ pets; 2 bedrooms, private bathroom, $950. July 1st.

416-707-4038

Articles for Sale

KESWICK TOWNHOUSE. Open concept, 3 bedrooms, 11/2 baths, large fenced yard & deck.

Available July 1st. $1395+.

Non-smoking/ pets.

905-476-3210

CARPETS- I have several thousand yards of new stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living room & hall for $389.00. Includes: carpet, pad, installation (25 yards). Steve NEWMARKET CO-OP 289-464-6049 Homes Inc. 65 Emmerson www.carpetdeals.ca Way- Apply for 3 and 4 HOT TUB/SPA bedroom waiting list. No subsidy available. From 2012 model, fully loaded, full warranty. $1006. includes water, New in plastic. cable.

Next meeting Cost $8,000 Wednesday, June 20th Sacrifice $3,900.

Doors open 6:45pm Call: 416-779-0563 905-853-1517 or email: newmarketcoop@ TRUMPET, SILVER rogers.com Yamaha YTR4335G, hardly used, paid $1500, sell Houses for Rent $750.

Goalie pads, custom made Brian 30" excellent condiBRADFORD- 1 bedroom, tion, paid $1500, sell $400. newly renovated, air, 2 car 905-713-6464 parking, partial basement, fridge & stove, laundry Pools, Hot Tubs, hook-up. $850 inclusive. Supplies 905-773-9037 HOT TUB, Delux Cabinet, must sell, warranty, BRADFORD- 3 bedroom $2,495 – 905-409-5285 Lovely home with in-law suite, closed back porch, POOL-LINERS! BEST deck, large driveway, prices! Largest selection! backyard. $1450+ Call Quality work! Warranty!

Ryis Properties Free estimates! Glenn: 905-727-1102.

1-800-379-3827 or visit: dvcpools.com BRADFORD BEAUTIFUL Pet Supplies/ 3 bedroom house, main floor, 5 appliances, new Boarding/Service bathroom & eat-in kitchen, parking. No pets. Must be AFFORDABLE DOG & seen. $1500 inclusive. Cat Grooming/ Boarding.

Back in Business after First/ last. (416)720-0200 family illness. $35. Large dogs welcome.

BRADFORD- IMMACU- (905)836-4366 LATE, spacious, 1 yr. old 3 bedroom semi, ensuite Dogs bath, c/a, upgrades, no smoking/ pets. August 1st. $1675+. 905-713-5237 CHOCOLATE LAB puppies- Purebred, no papers.

3 females, 3 males. DeGORGEOUS WATER- wormed. $500. firm.

FRONT executive home by 4 1 6 - 6 9 7 - 6 7 9 5 , Virginia Beach. Laundry, 905-476-4845 fridge, stove included. 4 bedroom w/boathouse. Vans August 1st. $1950.+ utilities.

John, 416-881-2934 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE 1997 Ford E250 van.

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NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom house, with in-law 1 bed- 164,000kms., new brakes/ room apt., $2200+. Au- tires. Certified. $8000.

O.B.O. 905-478-1237 gust 1st. 416-432-6508 NEWMARKET- DOWNTOWN Timothy St. Very nice 2400sq.ft., 3 bedroom loft, 18' ceilings, 3 bathrooms, appliances, private backyard, June $2200.

(905)955-0136.

WOODBINE/ AURORA Rd- 3 bedroom house, 1 bath. $1250 + utilities.

Available immediately.

905-727-8125

Vehicles Wanted/ Wrecking $300 TO $1000Dead/ Alive.

Cars/ trucks/ vans.

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We sell parts.

416-500-5050 A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid.

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A1 SERVICE. We pay top dollar. Wanted: Cars & Trucks. Your responsible auto recycler, 905-954-0002

AFFORDABLE WINDOW and Eavestrough Cleaning Power Washing and Painting. Professionally Done.

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Metrowide Auto Parts CERTIFIED RECYCLER $300 to $1000 Dead/ Alive.

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Auto Parts & Accessories

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Call Cam 647-388-1866

Moving & Storage A-PARRIS MOVERSLong/short, big/small, residential/ condos/ commercial. Quality service. Affordable/ reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848 www. parrishomesolutions.com

YOKOHAMA S-DRIVE 215/55 16 with 5000km in excellent condition off my Audi asking $450 set of 4, Waste Removal great deal! Email Chris at chris.golding@ americas.bnpparibas.com 1/2 Price Junk Removal.

Cheap. Fast Service. All loading/ cleanup. Free Estimates.

John, Special Interests 905-310-5865 (local) Services/ Clubs A BLOG by Mrs. Dorothy Lost & Found Goodwyn! www.Goodwynand Geezer.com LOST CAT (Indoor)Chipped. Fluffy, shades of gray Tabby. McCaffrey Registration & Road/ Binns, Newmarket.

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905-717-0737, 905-898-1542 AURORASWIMMING Lessons available. Qualified instructor. Low rates. Escort Services Flexible hours. Salt water pool.

Ages 4+.

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Babysitting EXPERIENCED CHILDCARE provider available for part time babysitting evenings. 905-251-1221

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

Cleaning/Janitorial ANDERSON CLEANING Service- 13 years professional cleaning experience.

Free estimates! Affordable and Reliable! Lynette 705-796-5985.

PAYLESS4CLEANINGRESIDENTIAL & Commercial, bonded, insured, reliable, references. Free estimate, affordable. Ludmila 647-267-2340

Decks & Fences DECKS, Shed, Concrete/ Stone walkway.

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Deaths

Deaths

SMALLEY, Gladys Ruth (nee King) October 6, 1918- June 15, 2012 Gladys, wife of the late George F. Smalley, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket.

Predeceased by husband George and daughter Anne (Morley) and two great grandchildren. Survived by her children Marietta (Kenneth), James (Donna), Phillip (Beth) and Patricia (Richard). Loving grandma to 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Gladys was born in Keswick, Ont., married and moved to the potato farm life near Mt. Albert until retiring to Newmarket at age 80. Not one to be idle, she sewed, she crafted, she baked and lovingly shared the fruits of her labour with family and friends.

Knowing that Jesus died for her, she faithfully prayed for the salvation and care of those she held dear.

Friends and family will be received at the Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, on Sunday, June 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Victory Baptist Church, 18408 Yonge Street, on Monday at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Hartman Cemetery.

If you so desire, donations to Victory Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.

"Safe in the arms of Jesus" GILLIS, Mary Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket at 80 years of age.

Beloved wife of the late Roy Gillis.

Loving mother of Debbie and Nick Manou; Karen and Chad Buckley, Tracy and Sean O'Connor. Proud grandmother of Kristen (Donald Milton), Colin, Jamie and Matthew Buckley; Shannon and Nicole O'Connor; and Stephanie and Corrisa Manou. Loving sister to Elizabeth Boshier and Agnes Hasted, predeceased siblings of Helen, Jim, Kay, and Alec.

Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket for visitation on Sunday, June 17, 2012, between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Monday, June 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a reception. Interment at St. John's Cemetery, Newmarket for immediate family.

Thank you to the doctors and nurses at Southlake.

Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com HEATHFIELD, Frances J.E. (Longtime employee of Brouwer Sod Farm Ltd.; Newly Inducted Member to the Oro District Lions Club) Suddenly at home on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the age of 66. Soon to be married to her fiancé Eric O’Brien.

Loving mother of Stephen Wilson (Sandy) and Kathy Nyenhuis (Jeff predeceased), Sheryl Springer, Steve O’Brien and Stacy MacLellan. Devoted Grandma of Julia, Kevin, Rachel, Keelin, Kaycee, Peyton, Paige and Kaitlyn. Proud Great Nana of Alyssa.

Sister of Michael (predeceased) and Christine Wendelgass (John). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Frances will be missed by her furry companion Brandi.

Cremation. Celebration of Life Service will be held at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick on Monday, June 18, 2012 at 1 p.m. Visitation from 12:00 noon until time of service.

If desired, memorial donations made to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

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HOLLAND LANDINGLarge 1 bedroom ground floor, country setting, 343 BINNS AVE., NEWMARKET parking, No pets. References. Immediate. $800.+ NEWMARKETDAVIS/ Offered @ $699,900 - Approx 3500+ sq.ft., heat. 905-251-6846 PattersonRenovated, 3 car garage, Brick 4+1 Bedroom, 3.5 bath, granite spacious 1 bedroom baseKitchen, massive open concept room, gleaming JACKSON’S POINT/ Sut- ment, a/c, separate launton, 2 bedroom, new applihardwood floors, Finished Basement, Salt Water ances, deck, coin-laundry, dry. 5 minute walk to Non-smoker.

Inground pool, nanny’s suite, backs on pond and well-kept, suits profession- hospital.

July. al/ couple. Lapsized pet $800+. future proposed golf course. friendly, $1099inclusive, 905-717-9481 Aug 1. 905-476-1253 “PUT MY 30 PLUS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU!” NEWMARKET- *FABUGoogle the Addresses for the Youtube Videos KESWICK- LARGE 3 bed- LOUS 3 bedroom *Well or Check Out the Full Details on my Web Site: renovated room upper floor apt, ap- maintained/ www.newmarkethomesforsale.com ceramics pliances, parking, laundry, *Hardwood/ Email: dclarke@trebnet.com $1100+ gas. Available *New baths/ kitchen *AweJune 19.

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905-960-9119 leave mes- dogs/ TEXAS USA Best Buy- AURORA- 2 bedroom sage 905-836-6328 Own your own 20 acre basement, parking, launranch in Booming West dry, full kitchen, minutes to KESWICK- SPACIOUS 2 NEWMARKET- LEGAL 2 basement Texas, only $395/ acre, Yonge/ Murray, GO Tran- bedroom basement apt. bedroom $99. per month guaranteed sit, no smoking/ pets, Separate entrance. Park- w/brand new countertops financing.

Call $1,000 inclusive. ing. Non-smoking/ pets. 5 cabinets +kitchen floor, 1-800-875-6568.

647-200-6962 appliances. First/ last. separate entrance, park$1000 inclusive. July 1st. ing, appliances, laundry. $1000 inclusive. ImmediAURORA- DOWNTOWN (905)476-8372 Office/Business ately. (905)898-2067 Yonge upper bright 1 bedSpace for Sale room with heat, applianc- MT. ALBERT area- 1 bed- NEWMARKET MINUTES/ room, overlooking trout HEALTH PRACTITION- es, no smoking, no pets, and swan pond, approx. hospital. Large 1 bedroom ERSOffice space no parking. Immediate. 650sq.ft., parking, separ- walkout, private deck, hydro. available. Healthy By $1050+ ate entrance. Available large backyard. Separate Choice building, Bradford. 416-605-7457 July 1st. $900 inclusive. entrance, parking, laundry, fireplace. $1200. No pets.

905-775-3094 AURORA- LARGE one First/ last. Non-smoking/ (905)715-8945 pets. 416-564-5614 bedroom on Yonge.

In NEWMARKET- EXCELNEW, LENT location. Retail/ in- building, parking, near all NEWMARKET3 bed- NEWMARKETdustrial. 3,000-6,000sqft. amenities. Pets negotiable. room upper level bunga- bright 2 bedroom walkout, laundry, $1075. inclusive.

905-503-2133 Mezzanine, lots of parking. low.

Laundry, storage, For info call 905-715-8981 parking. Internet/ cable Yonge/ Aspenwood. NonAURORA'S BEST kept se- $1400. inclusive. Idea for smoking/ pets. Immediatecret- Parkview Apartments. seniors.

August 1st. ly. (905)392-2231 Apartments for Clean, quiet building, over- 905-898-4302 NEWMARKETQUIET Rent looking park, mostly sen- gottarent.com building, private balcony iors, elevator, Renovated new kitchen, 2 bedroom, 1 & 2 bedrooms. NEWMARKET- BRIGHT near hospital. Parking, MAKE A 2 bedroom walkout, open laundry on premises. No (416)876-3620 CHANGE for the concept, 1400sq.ft. A/C, dogs. $1100.

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Newly renovated smoking/ pets. $1200 inEffi ciency units, starting at building in Sutton.

905-836-6019, NEWMARKETQUIET weekly $200 or monthly clusive.

2 storey, 2 Bed905-392-1005 building. Heating, parking $700. (905)722-9066 room apts. Parking included. Large 1 & 2 NEWMARKET- 1 bedroom included. Immediate/ BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, basement, separate en- bedroom apts. Non-smokAug. 1st/ Sept. 1st. bright, spacious, private trance, a/c, cable, laundry, ing/ pets. 647-930-6347 Only 8 units left. entrance. C/A, walk-up, 2 parking.

Non-smoking/ NEWMARKETFrom $810.+ Hydro STEPS parking, non-smoking./ pets. $850. inclusive. from Main Street, Fairy Call Dave dogs. From $750+ utilities. Available July 1st.

Lake/ Southlake. 1 bed(905)722-8799 Immediate 416-751-3368, 905-952-0769 room basement+ office.

905-778-8228 $825+ hydro. Immediately.

1 BEDROOM recently NEWMARKET- 1 bed- Parking. No smoking/ pets. renovated basement apart- BRADFORD- 1 bedroom room, bright walk-out 416-992-5674 ment. $700. situated on basement. $950 inclusive. basement. Livingroom, dinMulock between Yonge & Separate entrance, appli- ingroom, separate en- NEWMARKET- (STONEBayview, Newmarket. Sep- ances. First/ last, some trance, 4 appliances, HAVEN)- Large 3 bedroom arate washer & dryer. credit references. Non- separate laundry, private apt. basement, 1700sqft.

416-828-4268 smoking/ pets. July 1st. backyard, 2 parking. separate entrance. June/ $875+. (416)721-6001.

July. Cable, parking, launSandra, 416-616-2715 dry, hydro. Non-smoking.

AURORA- 1 bedroom, upper level, separate en- BRADFORD- 1 bedroom NEWMARKET- 1 bed- $1300. 416-992-0422 room, bright walkout, large trance, Yonge/ Wellington, walk-out., 4-pc bath, with near GO. Hardwood floor- laundry. a/c. $850 inclu- windows, basement apt., QUEENSVILLE- STUDIO ing. Suits 1-2 persons. sive. Available immediate- facing garden, new appli- apt. main floor. Laundry, N o n - s m o k i n g / p e t s . ly. No pets. 416-707-2701. ances, no smoking/ pets. parking, $700 inclusive. No $925 inclusive. pets/ smoking. Available. $700+utilities.

905-898-6122/ 905-252-9405, 905-727-6763 BRADFORDBRIGHT, 416-836-9475 905-830-9428 clean 3 bedroom main AURORACENTRAL- floor apt. Appliances. NEWMARKET- 1 bedroom TWO 1 bedroom basebachelor, $675 inclusive. $1450. inclusive. First/ last. with deck, near hospital, ments for rent at Aurora Available August 1st. a/c, Some credit references. recently renovated. $900. Heights. $750+ and $650+ Sandra, inclusive. First/ last. Imme- (furnished). Call Bob parking, no smoking/ pets. July 1st.

647-280-0248 diately. 905-715-2574 416-616-2715 905-841-1060

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Deaths

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BATLEY, Maurice Maurice passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Southlake Regional Health Centre after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Dearly beloved husband of Joan and loving father to Jillian. Will be sadly missed by his brother Desmond, sister-in-law Ann and niece Karen in Scotland, friends in Ireland, his brother-in-law Des, and close friends in Canada.

Maurice was born in Co. Down Ireland in 1933 known to many as "The Bard Himself" he was a wonderful entertainer, singing, playing guitar and story telling.

In keeping with Maurice's wishes, cremation has taken place, a reception will be arranged in the near future for friends and family to gather together for a celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations to your charity of choice would be greatly appreciated.

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Happy Father’s Day Dad A.W. (Bill) Hughes

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Jack is welcomed by first time grandparents Sheila & John Stella, Kristy & Kent Kraemer and John & Tracy Marinucci who are all so very excited.

Thank you to everyone for all the flowers, gifts, visits and well wishes.

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Danielle and Russell proudly announce the arrival of their first child Evangeline Rose; born on May 24, 2012 at Southlake RHC weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. Delighted grandparents are Thomas and Myra Sugar of Aurora and Christine Blackwell & Duncan Jarvis of Adelaide, Australia.

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Father's Day Wally Hunt June 18, 2010 I thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have is memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake, With which I'll never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

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HOOPER, James Alan - In loving memory of a dear friend who passed away June 18, 2003 Although we smile and make no fuss, No one misses him more than us; And when old times we oft recall, That's when we miss him most of all.

Andrew, Karen and Rachel Millbank

GOODE, William R. - In loving memory of our dear dad, who passed away on June 18, 1996.

Memory drifts to scenes long past Time rolls on, but memories last.

Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love's remembrance outlasts all.

Lovingly remembered by Bonnie, Pat & Robin Goode.

Birthdays Happy 60th Birthday Everett Dear friends, Everybody welcome to an Open House on June 23rd, 2012 from 1:00pm-8:00pm at 223 Thoms Cres., Newmarket Ethel, Jeremy, Tara Linda White

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