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The province wants to know how you want our child care system improved.

The government admits aspects of the system are out of date and, as a first step, has released a discussion paper, Modernizing Child Care.

The 16-page paper focuses on funding, consistency of quality of programs, laws and accountability and capacity, outlining the challenges each present and posing questions that need answers from those working in the field and families using the facilities and services.

The discussion is long overdue, according to Family Daycare Services CEO Joan Arreda. The non-profit organization operates many day care centres across York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.

“There is no simple or straightforward answer to any of the questions, as it’s a complicated system,” she said.

‘It’s no secret that bad child care is bad for children.’

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Although the discussion may be lengthy, the end goal is the same for all involved — to create a system that is accessible to all families that need the service.

The Day Nurseries Act, which sets out the minimum standards day-care providers must meet, hasn’t been reviewed in three decades, she pointed out, adding this means anyone can open a day care if they meet some very basic standards.

“It begs us to question what the quality of the programs are and the consistency across the province,” she said.

With so much emphasis on early learning enhancing a child’s development, evident by the implementation of the full-day kindergarten program, it is important for children in day care to receive educational programing through play.

The province suggests increasing data collection, evaluation and reporting to ensure programs are keeping up and benefiting the child.

“It’s no secret that bad child care is bad for children,” Ms Arreda said. “We especially need to make sure those day-care facilities receiving public money have measures of quality control.”

Since full-day kindergarten has been put in place, day cares have struggled with funding, since four and five-year-olds no longer require this service. This age group previously offset the cost of operating a facility as younger chil-

Traffic congestion on Hwy. 7 in Markham and Richmond Hill is no laughing matter these days, but road construction there and across the region will proceed full steam ahead this summer.

“We know it’s messy and disruptive,” York Region Rapid Transit Corporation chief engineer Paul May said of the Hwy. 7 rapidway under construction.

“We think the end result will justify the disruption,” Mr. May added.

The $235-million vivaNext project to transform Hwy. 7 into a rapidway for Viva buses is “a very large and complex project to undertake”, with “a lot of anticipation of the end product,” Mr. May said.

“It will be unique in York Region,” he said.

While work being done impacts nearby businesses, there is positive feedback, too, transit corporation chief communications officer Dale Albers said.

“They recognize the need for rapid transit,” he said.

Once complete, Viva vehicles will travel 40 per cent faster in a dedicated rapidway lane, while regular traffic will continue to be congested, Mr. Albers said.

“They’ll have the same condition as before,” Mr. May added.

While similar construction is being done on the Davis Drive rapidway in Newmarket, other road improvements are happening as a part of York Region’s 30-year transportation master plan.

Several are growth projects aimed at increasing capacity for all users, including transit, cyclists and pedestrians, said Brian Titherington, the See GOAL, page A7.

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Region releases road map to our future Ground-breaking Vision 2051 promotes community liveability

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Consider it your road map to the future, a time machine owners manual, and it’s yours for the asking.

Ground-breaking Vision 2051, a document two years in the making and designed to guide us four decades forward, is a fascinating vision for York Region’s future, containing bold and innovative actions that promote our health

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“We’re incredibly proud and excited for the region,” she said, referring to recently retired long-range and strategic planning director John Waller, planner Trish Elliot and graphic designer Ingrid Roberts. “This is probably the most rewarding project I’ve completed in my professional career.”

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A living document, Vision 2051 updates Vision 2026 as the region’s primary long-range plan and will influence regional staff decisions while guiding council, Ms Antonio-Hadcock said.

The new survey is a companion to the region’s strategic plan that is set up in fouryear horizons, corresponding with the terms of regional council.

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The presentation also offered site plan animation of the centre, including conventional sewage treatment facilities, a solids management component, water reclamation centre and support facilities, such as administration buildings, public outreach, teaching and research space. There will also be testing pods.

The facility will be surrounded by trees to minimize visual distractions and will sit on at least 30-hectares of land, Mr. Godin said.

The majority of the treatment facility will be enclosed and air emissions will be treated to remove odour prior to being released, he added. The reclamation centre is separate from the wastewater and sewage processing section of the property and is fed through underground pipes.

Processed wastewater will flow to the reclamation centre to be further treated, processed, disinfected, naturalized and then discharged into the Holland River.

“This is a clean, quiet operation,” Mr. Godin said.

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How does your garden grow?

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After strolling through Dierdre and David Tomlinson’s garden on a perfect summer afternoon, you cannot be blamed for not wanting to go straight back to the office.

Sprawling nearly an acre around their Aurora home, Merlin’s Hollow is chock-a-block with 2,000 species of plants, from humble herbs to towering delphiniums.

With them comes a myriad of bees, dragonflies, butterflies and other delights you might not expect if you didn’t know about the enclave tucked away near Wellington Street and Industrial Parkway.

“The more I get to know the plants, the more they remind me of people,” Ms Tomlinson said.

“There are shy ones, ones that endure and endure and endure without complaint. There are promiscuous travelers,” she said with a smile.

As she leads a tour of the grounds, her husband of 50 years crouches over a wheelbarrow filled with dirt and empty pots.

The work of maintaining the garden is neverending and Ms Tomlinson estimates she spends eight hours a day working on it.

The work of maintaining the garden is neverending and Ms Tomlinson estimates she spends eight hours a day working on it.

With so many plants, the garden changes constantly through the seasons and provides pleasure as soon as the snows melt.

The winter garden in front of the house is centred around two box hedges grown into Celtic knots, each with a sculpture of three entwined snakes in the centre.

A few poppies, annuals that have re-seeded for 15 years, provide some colour, as does a small orange tree that gets brought outside from the house when the weather warms.

The perennial garden, which Ms Tomlinson notes has plants ranging from eight inches to eight feet, is more spacious.

A sculpture of a flower made of garden spades is the centrepiece, but all around is a carefully laid out cascade of greenery.

“They come up every year, like old friends,” Ms Tomlinson said.

It is immediately apparent you are in the fragrant garden as soon as you cross under the trellis separating it from the perennials.

You cannot miss the smell of blooming lavender or the carpet of thyme, a life-sized sculpture of a rabbit sitting on its haunches in its midst.

The rock and water garden, with its small waterfall and lily-pad-filled frog pond, crouches quietly beneath a massive maple tree.

It once housed more than 30 frogs, Ms Tomlinson points out. “But then our cat became an un-vegeterian.”

Boxes shelter seedlings Mr. Tomlinson is growing for the town arboretum.

Each section has its own unique art, including a stained glass picture of Adam and Eve gardening and modern sculpture of a morel mushroom.

Though the house dates from the 1930s, the Tomlinsons moved in in 1978.

The garden was merely an expanse of lawn, but Mr. Tomlinson, with backgrounds in planning and landscape architecture, soon changed all that.

In 1981, they began a tradition that continues to this day of opening the garden to the public for two days in May and two in July.

“I thought it was too good not to share,” Ms Tomlinson says.

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Stephen Vizo (above) breaks down at St. Brother AndrÊ Catholic High School Wednesday morning. Students (top left) came back to school remember Stouffville resident Sara Girard who died Monday in a crash near Burk’s Falls south of North Bay.

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Sometimes in small groups, but most often alone, they filed quietly into the school many had left behind only a few days before.

Some wore black. Others carried flowers. A few wiped tears.

But, the students were all united in their purpose: to mourn the death of classmate Sara Nicole Girard and show support for Meghan Timewell and Allison Neville, both hospitalized at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

The public show of support followed a fatal crash on Hwy. 11 in Armour Township, just south of Burk’s Falls Monday.

Ms Girard, 17, of WhitchurchStouffville was killed, while Ms Timewell, 18, also of Stouffville and Ms Neville, 17, of Markham were critically injured when the 2003 Pontiac Montana in which they riding veered off the highway and rolled.

Stephen Vizl, was among Friday’s graduates, who arrived at the school with a couple of friends, also mourning the loss of the young women. “I can’t really say anything bad about them,� Stephen said, his voice halting. “They’re just really nice people who were part of our lives.�

He has spoken to some of the other students since the crash. “They’re probably doing the same as me — I’m not doing too well, myself but we’re managing, I guess.�

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remembered seeing the young women, smiling and happy, walk on stage during graduation. “The news was unexpected, really sudden,� he said. “It really hit home. It’s really shocking.�

Brother Andre principal Dan Zaroski read a prepared statement in front of the school today, just steps from the flagpole, which flew the Canadian flag at half-staff.

Administrators opened Brother Andre to provide a place for the school community to grieve, talk and pray, he said.

The school has heard from several Catholic school board executives and Education Minister Laurel Broten since the crash, Mr. Zaroski added.

Father Dominic Barber, pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish in Markham, expressed support for the young women involved in the collision, their families and Brother Andre students. “We are a faith community and we are here to pray together and to be a presence, a faith of Christ to all those who are gathered here this morning,� he said. “It’s a tragic loss, it’s a sudden loss and, at the best of times, we’re never prepared for this, but as people of faith we believe in God’s care and God’s mercy and God’s love for us and for the victims and their families and all those involved.�

On his way into the school, student Troy Lawrence noted how sad it is the tragedy struck the young women just a short time after they graduated and were celebrating. “It’s just been depressing really,�

Troy said. “Now that someone who you know is gone, it makes you realize you’re not really invincible. Everyone has a time and it’s just unfortunate that (Sara’s) came now.�

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Although Canadians are among the world’s top Internet users, we’re lagging behind when it comes to buying and selling online.

“Canadians love the Internet, Canadians love to shop, but, paradoxically, e-commerce has never really taken off in Canada and there’s a reason: The Canadian e-commerce experience is not a good one,” Mr. Tapscott said. “There are increased costs. There’s lack of choice. There’s awful shipping … and don’t even think about trying to return something across the U.S. border.” shop.ca will eliminate those hassles and make online shopping easier for Canadians, Mr. Green said.

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SHOPPING ONLINE In 2010, Canadians spent $18 billion online, 3.4 per cent of retail spending. We spent $58 billion on items researched online, but bought offline.

By 2016, online shopping is expected to rise to $33 billion (5.3 per cent of retail).

In 2010, e-commerce, including government spending, investment and consumption, accounted for 3 per cent of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP), compared to an average of 4.1 per cent among G20 countries.

By 2016, Canada is expected to lag further behind with e-commerce at 3.6 per cent of GDP versus 5.3 per cent average in the G20.

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Child-care review too late for change ISSUE: Ontario Liberals want input for review of child-care sector.

Bernie O’Neill

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here’s that old adage about closing the barn door after the horse has escaped.

Obviously it’s one with which the Dalton McGuinty government is not familiar.

Provincial Education Minister Laurel Broten last week announced a review of the province’s childcare sector. The Liberals want to hear from day-care providers and parents on how best to modernize the system and have released a 16-page paper to kick off discussions. The document focuses on funding, consistency of quality of programs, laws, accountability and system capacity, outlining the challenges each present.

Don’t get us wrong, it’s an important discussion to have and one required for far too long. For example, the Day Nurseries Act, which sets out the minimum standards day-care providers must meet, hasn’t been reviewed in three decades.

And it’s key this type of review happen before any major system that benefits from provincial funding is revamped.

But hold your horses (to continue with the analogy). Didn’t we just do that?

Didn’t the Liberals just launch full-day kindergarten in Ontario — that little line item economist Don Drummond said will cost us $1.5 billion a year when fully implemented in 2014?

It begs the question, why now?

Why ask stakeholders for input on revamping a system just two years after a massive investment turned it on its ears? At a time when the introduction of full-day kindergarten has destabilized the private child-care industry?

And right from the outset, the Liberals make it clear they’re staying the course upon which they’ve embarked.

The government will pursue a capital funding approach that emphasizes child-care spaces in schools to increase seamlessness for children and convenience for families,” the document states.

In other words, full-day kindergarten is here to stay, no matter what the review determines.

Meanwhile, the Canadian Union of Public Employees is critical of the province for saying it won’t expand access to child care during its threeyear modernization initiative.

Doing so “will in no way help Ontario’s economic recovery over the next few years and the many parents needing child care so they can work”, CUPE Ontario social services sector chairperson Carrie Lynn Poole-Cotnam said.

And there’s no information in the discussion paper about making child care more affordable for parents.

We’re all for reviewing any provincial system, especially one that serves our most precious commodity — our children; our future.

But in this case, it’s one that should have happened long before we embarked on the path we’re already well down.

BOTTOM LINE: Review of day care should have occurred before rolling out major changes.

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Province ruining lives by pulling slot machines An open letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty.

Your government has announced it will pull slot machines from Ontario race tracks, abruptly cancelling a 14-year partnership that has helped our province’s horse breeding and racing industry make the transition to the 21st century.

The move risks ruining the lives of tens of thousands of ordinary, hard-working people and wiping out an industry that directly contributed more than $2.3 billion to Ontario’s income in 2010 and three times as much when you add the indirect and induced multipliers.

I urge you to consider alternatives to squandering revenue potential for your government.

Here a few suggestions: • Immediately halt further slot machine withdrawals from racetracks pending a detailed review of impacts and alternatives and direct the implementation of measures to cushion the impact and safeguard the survival of the industry; • Direct the associated ministries and OLG to produce a public detailed cost/benefit analysis of the partnership-ending initiative, including costs of job losses, general economic impact, net revenue and the effect for the government; • Direct OLG to provide horse racing betting at all of its 11,800 distribution outlets to provide a new revenue stream for government and industry; • Initiate steps to issue a request for proposals for 500 restaurants to host viewing and betting on horse racing in proper social environments; • Direct the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport to develop a plan for maximizing sport and tourism benefits to all horserelated facilities and assets, using Kentucky as an initial model; • Direct the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to explore ways to maximize health, social and economic benefits, such as therapeutic human interaction with horses for people with autism, cerebral palsy, dementia and; • Require 30 per cent of all races and 45 per cent of all purses be directed to races of Ontariobred horses and mandate race tracks spend 10 per cent of slot machine revenue on local promotions and advertising.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR reporting than it was given in this article. To say the government is ending the subsidy to horse racing so it can funnel funds into health care and education is not only misleading, but demonstrates a total lack of understanding of the issue. The public deserves to know what the real cost will be.

As horse breeders who had already decided we had to get out of the business because of its volatility and expense, we sympathize with the legitimate concerns of the many people in the horse racing industry we have come to know.

Your readers deserve an article explaining the reality behind the Liberal government’s decision to end the partnership with race tracks. The Liberals have chosen to instead partner with huge, revenue-sucking casinos that drain the Ontario public of gambling dollars, while killing an Ontario rural farming industry, all in one fell swoop. It’s criminal.

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More MP autonomy won’t improve system Re: MPs should represent voters, not party heavyweights, letter to the editor by D. Richardson, July 1.

I would caution against suggesting more autonomy for MPs. While no system of government is perfect, a comparison with the United States system might show ours in a better light.

We vote for an individual candidate running on a common party platform.

We know going in to an election what direction that candidate’s party intends to take.

Pressure and feedback from ridings can steer how those decisions are made in caucus.

When a bill is at committee, feedback from ridings is available to members.

Compared to the U.S. system, where a great idea can be held hostage to the demands, side deals and riders of every individual congressman and senator, we have a more efficient system.

While the individual MP may have less autonomy, the whole party has more accountability.

As a nation, we elect a government best able to manage the country as a whole.

When you look at the era of Canadian Confederation, there was a very strong belief Canada could not thrive as a nation unless we stopped fighting over

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Religious handouts not welcome at event I’m very proud to live in a country that exemplifies freedom of choice and voice.

And I am proud of our town and the sense of community and inclusiveness it embodies.

That is why I was very disappointed during the Canada Day festivities at Fairy Lake to find my young children the target of a group presenting and distributing religious propaganda.

I was more so disturbed the group had received the town’s approval to do so.

A comedy and magic show was presented on the Riverwalk Commons stage that included the distribution of cards to a group of children. Those cards stated we are all sinners, saved from an eternity in hell by Jesus Christ and the only route to heaven is to repent and worship him.

Further presentation of these beliefs was made under the guise of the show. At no time in advance was the religious nature made public to the audience.

I am open to religious groups having a freedom of voice to share their messages, given every religious group is afforded an equal opportunity to do so.

As a parent, I believe I should have the right to limit my young children’s exposure to religious propaganda and, in this situation, my capacity to choose for my children was taken from me.

I would hope the town will address that short-coming and prevent it from happening in the future.

LYNN SALMON NEWMARKET

Fireworks display spectacular for all ages My family attended the fireworks display in Newmarket Sunday night.

It started off with some stirring music by the Newmarket Citizens Band.

Glowsticks were distributed, which kept the young ones occupied until the fireworks began promptly at 10 p.m.

What a spectacular display.

Kids of all ages and the kids inside of the adults were rightly thrilled.

The event was well organized with safe, efficient operators.

Even traffic control made the event more enjoyable.

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eople who know me at all, know that the Olympics are a bad time for me.

I don’t enjoy the Games as much as I should.

Instead of revelling in the amazing feats of human athletic ability, I find myself secretly wishing I had somehow stuck with events I was good at in my youth, so I might now be the best in the world at them.

What events might those be?

Riding my bicycle around and around the block or walking really fast or maybe ping-pong come to mind, so that, with training, dedication and the support of others (I’m talking to you, family members!) — I’d find myself standing on the medal podium for the whole world to see, crying and getting some of the words wrong during O Canada, after winning gold in speed walking or sailing. Or maybe fencing or equestrian. Possibly team handball.

If they knew what was best for me, the people who loved me would hide my old grey Adidas track pants and white Walmart kicks (my sons’ term for my no-name brand running shoes) and emphasize that, at age 49, it is indeed too late for me to come out of retirement and begin rigorous (as opposed to rigor mortis) training to pursue my Olympic dream.

Unless, of course, amateur gardening, lawn furniture staining and repair or weekend laundry folding are ever sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee as official sports.

As it stands, I don’t have a chance, so I am left to watch, cheer, love the drama of it all and be envious.

I am also forced to listen to endless commentary by the commentators (this is what they do, after all — comment) wondering aloud if Canada has spent enough money on its athletes, if Canada has done enough to win medals, if Canada has not embarrassed itself on the world stage by being beaten out by some run-of-the-mill communist dictatorship in a sport where we really shoulda, woulda, coulda been a contender, if only we had poured more resources into the thing, done something differently, taken it all more seriously “as a nation”.

More money for athletes, better coaching, more corporate sponsorship, more money from taxpayers.

To me, it always sounds a little desperate, as if the measure of a country is how well it does on a sports field and not how prosperous or free it is.

If fewer Canadians reach the pinnacle of athletic success as compared to a poor or oppressed country, where sports are a way out of poverty or where the government picks the athletes from a young age and more or less forces them into a life of sport (then has secret agents keep an eye on them through the duration of the Games so they don’t defect to the West), it doesn’t bother me in the least.

If we have super-high participation in youth soccer, on par with the rest of the world, that’s great.

There’s no need for a royal commission because we didn’t qualify for the Games in soccer.

I tend to think most Canadians feel the same way — except, it would seem, during the two weeks of the Olympics every two years. Then we lose all perspective.

We’ve heard much about Bill Crothers Secondary School, the public high school built for the region’s top young athletes and those who hope to make a career in sports.

While BCSS opened four years ago, now it seems the pendulum has swung back and there is a push to scale back specialty programming, to make what is offered closer to equal at all schools.

Will this impact BCSS? It seems doubtful, considering the school’s namesake is a former Olympian, who served as trustee.

But it is one of the first schools of its kind around here and could end up being the last — at least until a former BCSS student becomes a household name in sport and the commentators rave about how he or she got there.

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Woodbine Avenue (above), just south of Ravenshoe Road, and Wellington Street, west of Yonge Street are two of the roads under construction this summer.

Goal to increase mobility From page A1.

region’s director of roads.

While local residents are always concerned about road construction and the potential disruptions that come along with it, the objective is to create a footprint that is multi-use and will increase mobility, Mr. Titherington said.

For example, on Ninth Line in Markham, sidewalks and a cycling

facility are being added.

A project typically takes five to seven years to complete and involves working with conservation authorities to take into consideration the existing wildlife, he said.

Mr. Titherington and Mr. Albers encourage you to join them on Facebook and Twitter for construction updates and notices of road closures.

“We want to be very open and transparent,” Mr. Albers said.

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Construction cost: $235 million Stouffville Road from Hwy. 404 to McCowan Road Type of work: widening from 2 to 4 lanes Duration: expected to be complete by summer of 2013 Construction cost: $23 million Ninth Line from Donald Cousens Parkway to Major Mackenzie Drive and Major Mackenzie Drive from Donald Cousens Parkway to Ninth Line

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Past helped map future WHAT YOU WANT

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A view to the future required a look to the past for the research team. Offering a retrospective to 1971, when the region was created, Vision 2051 documents York’s spectacular growth.

In 40 years our population grew from 169,000 to almost 1.1 million. By 2051 it’s estimated York will have 1.8 million residents.

Of this citizenry, 23 per cent will be older than 65 and six of 10 residents will be newcomers to Canada. The 322,000 households today will double in 40 years, the report predicted.

The majority will be in Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham and Newmarket along main corridors including Hwy. 7 Yonge Street and Davis Drive.

Our current 516,000 jobs will grow to more than one million in 2051. Technology will play a critical role in daily lives, water and waste will be critical resources and our native and nature green spaces will be preserved, the report foreshadowed.

Among the myriad of findings and projections, Ms. Antonio-Hadcock found it interesting that issues facing the region 1971, including growth and diversity, continue to challenge planners today and into the future.

Vision 2051 positions York Region well to embark in new partnerships and collaborative efforts to address the biggest trends and issues facing the region in the years to come, York Region chairperson and CEO Bill Fisch said.

“How we approach issues such as community design, climate change, transportation, waste management, demographic changes, economic vitality, housing demands and the human service needs of our population is critical to sustaining our quality of life over the long term,” he said.

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What you want to see happen in 2051 Promoting carbon neutral housing, zero carbon buildings Encouraging the development of low-carbon local energy systems Moving toward a zero waste society No new water by 2051 by leveraging innovative technology for waste water re-use Encouraging initiatives that move toward zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2051 Preventing homelessness Encouraging appropriate housing for all ages and stages Planning for a balance of employment and residential opportunities (1:1) in centres and corridors Providing universal transit access — Source: Vision 2051 Vision 2051 is posted on york.ca and is available through Facebook and Twitter. Vision 2051 will be distributed widely to local municipalities, community partners and stakeholders. In addition, print copies are available by visiting york.ca/vision2051 or calling 905-830-4444, Ext. 1530.

Newmarket Regional Councillor and planning and economic development committee chairperson John Taylor is enthused by the document.

“I’m really pleased,” he said. “It’s not an official plan. It’s a vision and it’s exciting.

Vision 2051 motivates us to find new ways to be innovative and collaborative. Government cannot achieve all of the goals and actions of Vision 2051 alone, but we can engage partners and stakeholders to share our collective vision for the future and turn it into actions that help to make our communities stronger.”

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Art in Park returns to Aurora Enjoy the annual art in the park at Aurora’s farmers market Saturday.

During market hours, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., join the art experience and help create a community work of art in support of Kerry’s Place Autism Services.

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piece, where eight paintings will be created on canvas.

Kerry’s Place also hosts a family appreciation day at the market featuring horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s activities and a community barbecue.

There will be live musical performances by the Woodchuck Woodchip Tour, Zingalo band and local and blues artists Paul Jones and Steve Darvey.

Zingalo will perform live, for the first time, its special song written for Kerry’s Place.

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dren require a great staff-to-child ratio.

As for home child-care operators, the paper states its goal is to improve safeguards and communication in the informal sector.

The province seeks feedback on creating a registry that could help it communicate with caregivers to provide them with information about program quality as well as health and safety.

“People who have been in the field for a long time have been asking for this discussion for 30 years,” Ms Arreda said. “I’m pleased to be seeing this paper circulated to open the window.”

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Region issues heat advisory York Region has issued a heat advisory as a result of yesterday’s hot temperatures and high humidity.

Heat advisories are issued when Environment Canada releases a special weather statement relating to extreme heat and humidity in our area. The federal agency has indicated these conditions may return tomorrow.

Extreme temperatures can cause heat-related illnesses and everyone is at risk. Risks are greatest for older adults, infants and young children, people who work or exercise in the heat and those with chronic illnesses including breathing difficulties, heart conditions or psychiatric illnesses. You are also asked to give extra attention to neighbours, friends and older family members, especially those who are chronically ill, to ensure they are cool and hydrated.

For more information on heat-related illness, call York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or visit york.ca

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Celebration of the Arts, York Region talent search semifinals at the Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres. Runs tomorrow through Sunday. For tickets, visit newtix.ca

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Urban Fishing Festival, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket Sunday. The Newmarket Optimist Club hosts the annual free fishing day. Worms and rods will be provided. Visit newmarketoptimists.org

Work your garden Annual Tour of Gardens. Visit eight beautiful gardens in Aurora and learn how to create a floral vision in your back yard Sunday.

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Take a hike Oak Ridges Trail Association hike around Mary Lake 10 a.m. Sunday. This is a six-kilometre moderate hike, perfect for families. For more information, call 416-822-6750 or visit oakridgestrail.org

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Local farmers markets run Saturday. Aurora’s is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town Park, Newmarket’s is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons and East Gwillimbury’s is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Visit theaurorafarmersmarket. com, newmarketfarmersmarket. com or eastgwillimburyfarmersmarket.ca

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Jim Nuttall has been honoured as Senior Citizen of the Year by the province.

Volunteer lets deeds speak for him

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tlatchford@yrmg.com

The province has recognized Jim Nuttall’s six decades of dedication to his community.

Born and raised in Newmarket, Mr. Nuttall was honoured as Senior Citizen of the Year by the province.

His plaque was presented at a council meeting where he received a standing ovation from a full house.

“People wanted me to say a speech, but I was so touched, I couldn’t get a thing

out,” he said when asked why he rushed back to his seat. “You don’t do what I do to be famous and one thank you goes a long way. But this was something very different.”

Having always been attracted to history, he worked alongside Elman Campbell, for 20 years, on the artifacts that would eventually be housed in the museum on Main Street. When it opened its doors in 1982, he fulfilled a life-long dream of becoming See NUTTALL, page B4.

LOCAL HERO What is a local hero?

It’s our way of recognizing someone, a “regular” person, who has inspired you, be it with one small, selfless act or by living a life that makes a positive impact on others.

Nominate your local hero by e-mailing Teresa Latchford at tlatchford@yrmg.com

Levy considered for replacement fund

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

tlatchford@yrmg.com

Newmarket’s asset replacement fund isn’t getting the face time it needs, according to one councillor.

Ward 7 Councillor Chris Emanuel wants discussions regarding the fund, earmarked to replace aging sewers, pipes, bridges and roads, separated from budget discussions so it doesn’t get lost.

While the municipality topped up the fund with $12 million out of this year’s tax draw, it is not nearly enough to pay for the upkeep the town’s infrastructure.

“The roads and pipes are the spine of our municipality,” he said. “You see the Gardiner (Expressway) crumbling and bridges falling and we don’t want to be put in that position.”

This year, the town will complete a

‘The roads and pipes are the spine of our municipality. You see the Gardiner (Expressway) crumbling and bridges falling and we don’t want to be put in that position.’

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report listing current assets, their value, condition and what needs to be replaced, so now is the time to talk about how the town is going to afford it, Mr. Emanuel said.

“People understand it because they live this every day,” he added.

Residents take preventative action to save money every time they take their vehicle in for an oil change. People know ignoring regular maintenance could mean more expensive repairs down the road.

Options to top up the fund need to be explored, including the possibility of introducing a levy.

Mississauga introduced an infrastructure levy to help cover the cost of maintaining and replacing its roads and sewers as the city began to age, Mississauga finance director Patricia Elliott-Spencer said.

The levy accounted for 1 per cent of the tax bill in 2008, which brought the city $18 million to put in the fund. In 2009, the levy See MISSISSAUGA, page B4.

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))) Council Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

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))) Small Business Information The Canada Revenue Agency is presenting a free Small Business Information Session on August 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Avenue). Great for new and small business owners with a focus on Corporations. Seminar will also cover record keeping, fiscal periods, accounting methods, payroll deduction, and income and expenses that can be claimed by small businesses.

Call 905-953-5110 to register.

LANGUAGE French conversations, 7 p.m. at Heavenly Bite European Cafe Bakery, 1100 Davis Dr., Newmarket. This group is for anyone who wants to learn or practise French at any level in a fun and friendly environment. Visit Newmarket French Language on meetup.com

))) Committee of the Whole Monday, August 27, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.

))) Site Plan Review Committee Site Plan Review Committee meetings will only proceed if an application has been received.

Contact the Planning Department at 905-895-5193.

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))) Hoedown 2012 Plan to attend the annual Magna Wild Wild West Charity Hoedown on September 10. This country-themed event features live entertainment and a BBQ dinner with all proceeds to local charities. For information visit www.hoedown.ca.

Trail training series, 7 p.m. off Bathurst Street, north of Keith Avenue, Newmarket.

Look for the GetRecD trail running sign.

This is free training along Newmarket’s trails. Visit getrecd.org

))) Newmarket Farmers’ Market ))) Safety Cone Sam Says: Please stop distracted driving. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem!

The Town of Newmarket reminds residents not to talk on the phone or text while driving. This dangerous behavior takes your mind off the road and your hands off the wheel. Please spread the word and encourage your family, friends and neighbours not to answer calls or respond to messages while driving. Pull over somewhere safe if you need to make a call, check a message or deal with passengers. For more information on Newmarket’s Safety Driven campaign visit www.newmarket.ca.

WHAT’S ON ))) Summer Safety Day Plan to attend Newmarket Summer Safety Day at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Dr.) on July 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Event features include: •Bike helmet fittings and helmet giveaways to the first 350 children •Cycling safety orientation •Fun ride safety course •School bus education station •Car seat safety awareness station •Free bike draw •Free BBQ •Water safety education station and much more.

Call 905-895-5193 for information

))) Creative Seeing: Watercolour Workshop Ages 9 to 14 years are invited to register to attend the Creative Seeing: Watercolour Workshop at the Newmarket Public Library (438 Park Ave.) on July 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Using eye-droppers, primary colours, salt and markers you will have fun with colour mixing, blending and design as you create four paintings. One masterpiece will be framed. Cost is $24 per person and includes all materials. Call 905-953-5110 for information.

))) Summer Wellness Workshops Register to attend the Summer Wellness Workshops at the Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place (474 Davis Dr.) on Thursdays from July 19 to August 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost is free.

•Medication Management on July 19 •Steps to Peak Energy on July 26 and 27 •The Road to a Healthy Heart on August 2 •Eating Healthy & Increasing Vitality on August 9 •Laughtercise on August 16 •TheWholeToothandNothingButtheTooth on August 23 •Falls Prevention on August 30 Call 905-953-5325 for information.

))) Music In The Park 2012 Join us at Fairy Lake Park (Water Street) on Wednesday evenings until August 15 and at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons on Sunday evenings from July 8 to August 19, (excluding August 5) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for a free evening of music by local entertainers.

For a complete list of performers visit www.newmarket.ca. All performances are weather permitting. Call 1-877-PLAY936 for weather cancellation updates.

Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., from May to October. Located at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive). The market has a wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, homemade crafts and live entertainment. Call 905-830-8983 for more information.

PUBLIC NOTICES ))) Facility closure - Seniors’ Meeting Place Please be advised that the Seniors’ Meeting Place (474 Davis Dr.) will be closed for annual maintenance until July 15 and will reopen on July 16. For more information, please call 905-953-5325.

))) 2012 Final Tax Bills Due

))) Accessible Customer Service at the Town of Newmarket The Town of Newmarket welcomes all comments on the provision of goods or services to persons with disabilities. Your feedback helps identify areas where changes need to be considered and ways in which we can improve the delivery of accessible goods and services. You can provide your feedback in one of the following ways: Online – visitwww.newmarket.ca to find our Customer Service Feedback Form Telephone – 905-895-5193 Email – info@newmarket.ca In person or in writing – Town of Newmarket, 395 Mulock Drive, P.O. Box 328, STN Main, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 4X7 Comment Cards – are available at the Municipal Offices and various Town facilities.

The Town of Newmarket’s Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy can be found online atwww.newmarket.ca; click on “Town Hall”, then “Accessible Municipal Services.

The Final Residential Tax due dates are July 19, August 23, and September 20. You may pay your taxes by cash, cheque, post-dated cheque, Direct Debit, or pre-authorized payment (monthly, installment, or 12 month arrears plan). BID OPPORTUNITIES For your convenience, there is also a drop-box To view a complete list of Town of Newmarket located at the entrance to the Town Offices, tenders, quotations and proposals or to register as 395 Mulock Drive). Residents currently on a bidder with the Town, visit www.newmarket.ca. certain Government Assistance Programs may Bid Number Description Closing Date also qualify for a water/sanitary sewer rebate.

(All bids close at For further information on how to apply for this 3:00:00 p.m.) rebate, or for information on your tax payments, Tuesday, QB2012-27 LED please visit www.newmarket.ca or contact the July 10, 2012 Emergency Lighting, Finance Department at 905-895-5193.

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Go Transit has introduced a summer train service pilot on the Barrie line. Every Saturday, Sunday and holiday, train service will include six southbound and six northbound trips that can get you to and from downtown Toronto. This service VOLUNTEERS NEEDED will be offered from June 23 to September 3. ))) Multicultural Event For more information and the complete train Volunteers are needed to take part in the Around schedule please visit www.gotransit.com.

The World Multicultural Event on July 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Fairy Lake Park (Water Street). Volunteers will ))) Waste not, Want not! assist with set up/take down, stage performers, Don’t forget to compost… food vendors, crafts, parking, children’s activities, Although compostable items are accepted in handing out flyers and more. Please Note: the green bin program, the Town of Newmarket Volunteers must pre-register at encourages all residents to continue to use www.newmarket.ca, click on “Lifestyle”, then backyard composters. Compost produces an “Register to Volunteer” or call 905-895-5193 excellent soil conditioner and is a less costly way for information. to divert organic waste from landfill.

Here are some easy to follow composting tips: •Always keep your compost material as moist as a damp sponge •Chop waste into smaller bits for faster decomposition •Mix similar quantities of brown and green materials in your composter Composters are available year round at the Town of Newmarket Operations Centre (1275 Maple Hill Ct.). Cost is $20 each (cash or cheque only).

Visit www.newmarket.ca to learn more about Newmarket’s waste diversion initiatives.

VENDORS NEEDED ))) Newbarket Event Do you own a dog related business or offer a dog related service? If so, we are looking for vendors to participate in ‘Newbarket’, a weekend festival dedicated to our four-legged friends. ‘Newbarket” is being hosted September 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Lions Park (424 D’Arcy St.). If you are interested in participating or would like more information about the event, please contact Stephanie Dyriw at 905-953-5300 ext. 2042 or email sdyriw@newmarket.ca.

TOMORROW

ARTS Celebration of the Arts, York Region talent search semifinals at the Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres. Also runs Saturday and Sunday. For tickets, visit newtix.ca

SATURDAY

FARMERS MARKET Newmarket Main Street farmers market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Purchase farm fresh local produce. The market runs every Saturday until Oct. 24.

Visit newmarketfarmersmarket.com

RECREATION Roller skating, 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Dr. Bring your own skates and have fun while exercising. Continues every Saturday until Aug. 18. Visit newmarket.ca

WRITING Writer’s circle, 1 to 3 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Dr., Newmarket.

Share your writing ideas. This group is open for all levels of writers. RSVP to eric. alton@gmail.com

SUNDAY

HIKE Oak Ridges Trail Association hike, 10 a.m. around Mary Lake. This is a six-kilometre moderate hike, perfect for families.

For more information, call 416-822-6750 or visit oakridgestrail.org

MUSIC Music in the park, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons in Newmarket. Enjoy this free concert featuring the blues and funk sounds of Glenn Marais. Visit newmarket. ca

SHOPPING Pedestrian Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. along Main Street, from Park Avenue to Water Street, in Newmarket. Main will be closed to vehicle traffic. Enjoy shopping, treats and entertainment. Visit newmarketmainstreet.ca

FISHING Urban Fishing Festival, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket. The Newmarket Optimist Club hosts the annual free fishing day. Worms and rods will be provided. Visit newmarketoptimists.org

TUESDAY

ENTERTAINMENT Kids around town, 7 to 8 p.m. at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Bring the family and lawn chairs and enjoy entertainment and activities. There will be a children’s sing-along with Russ and an Irish dance performance.

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Reid claims national 5,000 title, misses Olympic standard

BY JOHN CUDMORE

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Sheila Reid is the freshly minted women’s champion for the 5,000 metres following her victory at the Athletics Canada Olympic trials on the weekend in Calgary.

However, she is not bound for London and the Olympic Games starting July 27, despite her status as best in the land.

A Canadian title doesn’t guarantee an Olympic berth, the price some athletes pay for the aggressive Own The Podium program which often places domestic qualifying standards above international standards.

Reid won the race Friday night in 16 minutes, 15.23 seconds, better than one second ahead of fellow Athletics Toronto and former Newmarket Huskies teammate Megan Brown (16:16.44) but well off the Canadian qualifying standard.

It was a bittersweet victory for the 22-yearold Newmarket resident, who had one B standard qualifying time to her credit and required at least one more in addition to a victory in Calgary to earn outright a ticket to London.

An appeal to Athletics Canada to include Reid on the London-bound team under the Rising Star exemption for top prospects was denied Saturday. A subsequent appeal to a three-member panel was presented Tuesday night with the Athletics Canada ruling pending as of yesterday afternoon.

Reid required nothing less than a victory in the 5,000 metres to be considered for the Olympic team. The multiple NCAA track and cross-country champion for Villanova University also needed to beat the Canadian B qualifying standard of 15:30.0. The A standard is 15:20. However, competing in altitude in Calgary is not conducive to optimal performance for distance athletes.

For up-to-date news on Reid’s appeal, stay tuned to yorkregion.com

“I was trying to do just enough to win the race,” explained Reid, the lone runner in the 5,000 with a B standard time to her credit. “I felt good halfway through, but I wasn’t going to take off and collapse later in the race.”

For the appeal, the Reid camp cited the Rising Star exemption, an option unique to track and field.

Under Rising Star, promising young athletes have a one-time chance to qualify despite not attaining A standard results. In the case of Reid, the opportunity would be a valuable experience looking ahead to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

She knows the appeal is a longshot.

“The result gave me the right to appeal but I didn’t want to get my hopes up either way,” she said yesterday morning. “If in four years I don’t qualify then I’d just have to realize I wasn’t good enough. At this point, I’m at peace with anything they decide.”

Ironically, in most countries her victory in Calgary would have sent her to London.

“In any other country you qualify by meeting standards and wins,” she said. “This is time-chasing more than about wins. But I know the rules going in so there is no sense complaining about the rules half-way through.

“I do agree the Olympics are a special event and I think we should uphold a certain level of excellence but not at the detriment of athletes.”

The decision does not alter Reid’s plan to compete professionally in Europe this summer.

No Games for Forrester Nicole Forrester won her eighth national women’s high jumping title.

But, in shooting for her second consecutive Olympic Games, Forrester, 35, also fell victim to Canadian qualifying standards for a second time.

The former Aurora resident won the event at 1.86 metres ahead of Michelle Theophille (1.83) but failed to reach the required height for a trip to London. She announced on her website it will be her last bid to make the Canadian Olympics team.

In 2000, she fell one centimetre shy of the Canadian standard, despite making the Olympics qualifying standard.

About one month prior to the 2004 Games in Athens, an ankle injury sidelined Forrester.

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a teacher by becoming a tour guide.

For more than 30 years, he has taught visitors about the town’s history.

Mr. Nuttall served the citizens of York Region as a dedicated civilian member of the York Region Police for nearly three decades.

“Jimmy embodies our value of community and he is an inspiring example of our vision to make a difference in our community,” York Region Police Chief Eric Jolliffe said.

In 1971, Mr. Nuttall applied for janitorial employment with the police service and submitted an application citing two decades of service with the First Newmarket Scout Troop among many other

‘Jimmy embodies our value of community and he is an inspiring example of our vision to make a difference in our community.’

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community commitments.

He retired in 1999 but continues to be a leader in the community, giving his time freely to causes about which he feels passionate, Mr. Jolliffe added.

“I am extremely proud of Jimmy for all that he has accomplished through his unwavering and tireless commitment to both the youth and seniors in Newmarket,” he added.

He is the definition of the organization’s motto, Deeds Speak, and as far as Mr. Jolliffe is concerned, has created a legacy of community service that stands as a motivating example of what it means to be vision inspired, mission focused and values driven.

The Salvation Army is another cause about which he feels passionate, volunteering with the organization’s regular youth lunches as well as the Christmas Kettle Bell program.

Every November for the past 65 years, Mr. Nuttall has volunteered in the Newmarket Santa Claus parade.

He turns 78 this month, but vows to continue to give all he can to his community.

“I’ve loved every minute of it,” he said. “I’ll continue loving it as long as I can.”

Mississauga levy raised $20M in 2011 How do you think the town should be funding the fund? E-mail tlatchford@ yrmg.com or follow Teresa Latchford on was increased, bringing in $20 million, in 2011, $24 million and this Twitter @TeresaLatchford From page B1.

year, $27 million.

It helps the city balance its debt with savings when it comes to infrastructure projects, she said, noting it saves the taxpayer from paying interest on loans needed to complete the work.

Before the introduction of the levy, the city would pay replacement costs with what it could out of its capital budget and reserves and the rest was borrowed.

Having drained the capital reserves as much as the city would allow, it was decided a levy would

be the best way to specifically earmark money for projects that will become more plentiful as the city continues to age, Ms Elliott-Spencer said.

“It may not be as simple as implementing a levy and I’m not saying it’s the best option,” Mr. Emanuel said.

“But we need to start looking at the options and opening the discussion now.”

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At about 7:50 p.m. Sunday, an eyewitness called police because they believe a man, who was leaving a restaurant in the Yonge Street and Green Lane area, might have been impaired, police said.

A short time later, police pulled over a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and a man was charged with driving with over 80 mg.

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Stingers strike for Robbie title Rio Speller-Drews scored two goals to pace the Aurora Stingers to a 4-0 shellacking of Unionville-Milliken Strikers in the girls under 17-18 age group championship game at the 46th Robbie International Soccer Tournament in Scarborough Monday.

Anna Sophia Vollmerhausen and Jamie Dobson also connected for Aurora goals as

the Stingers avenged a 2-0 loss to the previously unbeaten Strikers in round-robin action.

Aurora blanked Waterloo United and Mavericks Sports Club from Barbados and tied 1-1 against West Rouge Storm en route to a 2-1-1 record in pool play.

— John Cudmore

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Aurora Stingers’ Racquel Arabia (left) Holly Gallagher and Victoria Gallagher get pumped up prior to the start of their girls Under-17-18 Robbie International Soccer Tournament final against Unionville/Milliken at Birchmount Stadium Monday. Aurora won 4-0.

Senior Hawks trounce Riverdogs Adam Zorzit had a perfect night at the plate with five hits, including three doubles, as the Newmarket Hawks slammed the league-leading Peterborough Riverdogs 17-7 in Greater Toronto Baseball League action Tuesday at McKnight Field in Newmarket.

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Paul Versteeg-Lytwyn chipped in with three hits and drove in three runs while Nick DeSanctis had four hits and two RBI. Kyle Maloney homered twice, including a grand slam, to lead Peterborough’s offence.

The Hawks return to action Saturday with a 2 p.m. date against the Thornhill Redbirds at Bishop’s Cross Park in Thornhill.

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Barbarians women named to rugby 7s roster Aurora Barbarians Tiera Thomas-Reynolds and Gill Pegg will participate for Canada at the 2012 world university rugby sevens championships starting July 11 in Brive, France.

The 13-player team departed for France Tuesday where the squad will seek its third gold medal in five tournaments. Canada won the biennial event in 2004 and 2006 and claimed a silver medal in 2008.

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Foster eyes Olympic appearance with Lamaze

BY JOHN CUDMORE

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Tiffany Foster isn’t teacher’s pet.

But it is clear she has heeded the lessons available from being privy to trade secrets of a world-class instructor.

Working for Eric Lamaze for the past seven years has provided an inside track for the 28-year-old equestrian, who is part of the five-member show jumping team nominated by the Canadian Olympic Committee for the London Olympics.

In addition to Lamaze, the defending Olympic gold medallist, Ian Millar, Jill Henselwood and Yann Candele are also on the squad, which is to receive official approval Thursday and, at some point, presented as four competitors and an alternate.

Foster has been nominated along with Victor, a 10-year-old Dutch warmblood gelding owned by Artisan Farms and Lamaze’s Torrey Pines Stable in Schomberg.

Canada won the team silver at the Beijing Olympics in addition to Lamaze’s gold.

“I am so excited,” said Foster, who, four years ago, was recovering from a broken back but still managed to attend the Beijing Olympics to cheer her boss/mentor on to victory in the individual competition. “I don’t even know where to start. It is something you secretly dream of, but never think will happen.

“I’m looking forward to the whole Olympic experience. Representing your country is everybody’s dream. To go with Eric is exciting. I was there for the last one, but this time it is to ride.”

“I couldn’t imagine anything better than being on an Olympic team with Eric,” said the Vancouver-born Foster, who began training with Lamaze in 2006. “He is not only my coach, he is one of my best friends. I made my Nations Cup debut with him and now I get to make my Olympic debut with him. It is going to be a great experience.

Foster made her Nations’ Cup debut at Spruce Meadows in 2011 and has made an early impression.

“It has been a whirlwind experience for me,’ she said. “A lot has happened for me in the last year. It’s not something I’ve been trying to get for the past four years. I’ve had lots of success in the last year, but this wasn’t

planned, for sure.”

Candele is also a Lamaze student, working under his guidance for a decade.

“It is so nice to have two people who have been so closely associated with me named to the same Olympic team,” said Lamaze, who is nominated on two horses — Derly Chin de Muze and Verdi — for his second Olympics.

“Yann came to me many years ago with great ambitions and hoping to further his career. Tiffany came to me as a working student with a good, solid background. Both have worked very hard to get where they are today and I am very proud of what they have achieved.”

Lamaze and Foster are scheduled to return to their European base at Artisan Farms in Vrasene, Belgium.

For Lamaze, it will be a bittersweet return to the Olympic rings in light of the sudden death of longtime mount Hickstead last year during a competition in Italy.

“It is incredible to think that in such a short period of time, I am now in the position of having two horses to choose from,” the 44-year-old Montreal-raised Lamaze said. “We thought Hickstead would be going to London to defend the title, so we didn’t really have a back-up in mind.”

Apart from Millar, the Canadian team is working with younger horses, making London as much about development as results.

“Both horses are young, but I really like them both,” Lamaze said of his mounts.

“I think I can definitely help the Canadian team be in contention and hopefully win a medal. Individually, I am dealing with younger horses and anything can happen. I do feel like I could have successfully defended the gold medal with Hickstead, but these are both great horses and anything is possible. For sure this year is important with the Olympics, but the most important thing is that both of these horses have big futures in front of them and are going to go on to have incredible careers.”

Anything can happen on the field of competition. It is a notion not lost on Foster, who may very well get the better of her boss and teacher.

“It’d be cool,” Foster said. “I think he’d be OK with it. He’s extremely supportive.”

Tiffany Foster riding Victor during the TD Cup at the Spruce Meadows North American tournament of show jumping.

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Olympic dream erased — and it hurts

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ut-wrenching. There is no other way to describe what Peter McClelland is feeling these days.

But amid all the smiling faces of athletes living their Olympic dreams, there are several times that many wonder what might have been or what they might have done differently.

McClelland was pumped at the prospect of being part of the Canadian men’s fours rowing squad pulling hard for the London Olympic Games to start July 27.

The Aurora and King City resident had been through the heartbreak of being scratched from the team last year, when he suffered a broken rib two days before a World Cup event. The injury also sidelined McClelland for the world championships.

So, when the Canadian team placed seventh at a World Cup event this spring in Lucerne, Switzerland, also serving as a final assessment for the team bound for London, he felt confident he’d be aboard for the Olympics.

Talk about sinking a guy’s boat.

McClelland was informed by Rowing Canada coaches in mid-June of the decision to send him ashore in favour of another rower. The team was unveiled officially last week and the Canadian Olympic Committee announces its lineup bound for Londontown today.

“It’s tough. I feel like the past 10 years I’ve been building to this and was so close and then, two weeks before, it is taken away,” said the 29-year-old over the telephone from Erbe, Italy, where the Canadian national team is based for training prior to the London Games.

Except that in the case of McClelland and others who fell short in their bids, he’ll be headed to Bulgaria to compete in the nonOlympics world championships in coxed pairs.

It’s hardly a consolation prize he is enthusiastic about, at least for the moment.

McClelland will continue to train with the Olympic-bound teams and four spares, just in case an injury pokes a hole in one of the other crew members’ dreams.

“If anything went wrong with the fours I’d be in line as the guy to go,” said McClelland, who won silver and bronze medals in eights and pairs, respectively, last year at the Pan Am Games in Mexico. “It’s a coaches decision. They made the decision. I don’t agree with it because I think I could contribute to the fours and demonstrated that I could contribute. At the end of the day, it was up to the coaches and I have to live with it.”

He wonders if he can hang around another four years to take a last shot at Olympic glory in 2016. Good question. No ready answer.

“There’s been lots of discussion with the coaches and high-performance staff and they say I can be a productive member of the

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team in four years,” McClelland said. “But, at this point, I’m not sure. I’ll take the fall off and see how I’m feeling, apply for some jobs. Right now, I’m thinking I could take a year off. One day it’s, ‘No way.’ The next it’s like I have unfinished business.”

It is not easy going from being the guy in the boat to the guy on the dock.

No longer part of the core four pulling together as a team toward the medal podium. Yet, the wound is still fresh enough that it hurts to be around the guys, including Will Dean, who took his seat.

“You are so close that, yes, there are some uncomfortable moments,” he said.

“That’s one of the toughest parts. I was always one of the guys in the grey zone so I was always aware that if we didn’t do well in Lucerne, I could be the one to be replaced.”

McClelland considered the appeal process, but ultimately did not pursue that avenue, not wanting to be the guy who, no pun intended, rocked the boat.

“Ultimately, I didn’t want to go that route,” he said. “The process is available, but I don’t want to disrupt the team.

They’re all my friends and to do so would take away from them and their training after they’ve realized their Olympic dream.”

McClelland knows all too well things can happen swiftly in his sport, including illness or a freak injury, between now and the start of the Olympics.

“All I can do is be ready to step in if anything did happen to one of the guys,” McClelland said. “I was an example of that last summer.”

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Please fax resumes to: (905) 713-2958 or email: grounds@magnagolf.com

You will have to travel across the country, but your

Teaching Opportunities

Well established plumbing company in the Newmarket area requires licensed plumbers with a minimum of 10 years experience in commercial plumbing service. Backflow license is an asset.

We offer competitive wages and a benefit plan. Must be able to work independently and as a team player.

Email resume to: hiring.bsi@aol.com

Restaurants/ Hospitality

Apartments for Rent

MAKE A Difference! Get the career training you need to become an Addictions and Community Services Worker at Everest College Call Now! 1-866-424-8742 www.EverestCanHelp.ca Newmarket (In the Tannery Mall) Career services assistance available to graduates. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Day and evening classes available.

Drivers TRUCK DRIVER for Packpro Systems Inc in Stouffville. GTA deliveries.

Position includes loading and unloading, maintaining the paperwork accompanying the shipment, representing our company in a professional manner & abiding by all driving laws.

Send resume to: cwitton@packproinc.com

Cottages for Sale MUSKOKA COTTAGES. 2 & 3 Bedroom Waterfront Cottages. Sole Ownership From $70K. Limited Lots Available. 1-877-248-0768

Office/Business Space for Sale HEALTH PRACTITIONERSOffice space available. Healthy By Choice building, Bradford.

905-775-3094

Apartments for Rent $650 BACHELOR. $750 1 bedroom. $850 2 bedroom.

Keswick lakefront. 1st/ security. No pets. Immediately 416-497-9246 AURORA1 bedroom basement. Full kitchen, living, dining, hardwood floors, satellite, parking, separate entrance. Nonsmoking/ pets. $750 inclusive. (416)856-4371 AURORA- BEAUTIFUL, bright, spacious 1 bedroom renovated basement, separate entrance, parking, laundry, SatTV, Non-smoker/dogs. $925 inclusive.

Must see! Suits couple/ single. Immediate/ August 1. 905-726-8000.

AURORA- BRIGHT 1 bedroom, private entrance, parking, laundry. Nonsmoking/ pets.

Mature professional preferred August 1st. $900.

905-713-1704 AURORA- Bright spacious 1 bedroom basement. All appliances. Shared laundry. Parking. Non-smoking/ pets.. Suits single/ couple. $950 inclusive. Steven (905)505-6967

AURORA- STUNNING 2 bedroom basement, bright, laundry, A/C, jacuzzi, separate entrance. Near parks, schools, transit, shopping. $950.+ Sept.

1st. 905-751-0558

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

Apartments for Rent

AURORA- YONGE/ Orchard Heights. Renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1100sq.ft. split (2/3 main level), appliances, 1 parking, $1200 inclusive.

905-717-5793

NEWMARKET- LARGE, bright 1 bedroom in century home (2 levels). Deck.

No smoking. No pets. $750+. 905-898-7705 NEWMARKET- LEGAL 2 bedroom basement w/brand new countertops cabinets +kitchen floor, separate entrance, parking, appliances, laundry. $1000 inclusive. Immediately. (905)898-2067 NEWMARKET MINUTES/ hospital. Large 1 bedroom walkout, private deck, large backyard. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, fireplace. (905)715-8945 NEWMARKETMUST see! 2 bedrooms, deck, 3 appliances,shared laundry, garage, yard. Non-smoking/ pets. Suits professional. $1200+. August 15th.

905-898-0882

BRADFORD- 3 bedroom upper, inclusive. Sept. 1st.

3 bedroom condo style apt.

August 1st. Close to all amenities. Laundry fa- NEWMARKET- NEWLY cilities.

No pets. designed private, bright 905-775-5813 open 1 bedroom lower.

A/C. Satellite, laundry, BRADFORDAPART- parking, backyard, $925.

MENTS in building, 1 & 2 Quiet, mature. Non-smokbedrooms, newly renovat- ing/ pet. 905-895-5379 ed, laundry, parking available.

Competitively NEWMARKETQUIET priced.

Call Joan. building, private balcony 905-775-5666. new kitchen, 2 bedroom, near hospital. Parking, BRADFORD- CLEAN 3 laundry on premises. No bedroom, upper, no pets/ dogs. $1100. smoking. Bright, spacious, 905-953-9683. backs onto park, Available QUIET immediately. $1,150+ NEWMARKETbuilding. Heating, parking 905-716-7755 included. Large 1 & 2 BRADFORDDOWN- bedroom apts. Non-smokTOWN. 1 bedroom apart- ing/ pets. 647-930-6347 ment, fully renovated, gas QUIET, fireplace, walking distance NEWMARKET to GO Train. First/ last/ ref- spacious 2 bedroom basement, parking; c/a; separerences. (705)456-6447 ate entrance/ laundry.

BRADFORDNEWLY Non-smoking/ pets. No renovated 1 & 2 bedroom home business. Referencfirst/last $1,100. apartments under new es, management. Great loca- 905-898-5152 tion. Parking. Laundry on site.

Ryis Properties NEWMARKET- RELISTED 3 bedroom, main floor, 905-727-1102. shared laundry, marble oak HOLLAND LANDING- vanity, ceramics, Just renovated, 2 bedroom kitchen, attic storage, 2 parking. $1250+ 1/2, apartment, in upper duplex. No smoking/ pets. (905)830-0573 $800+ Excellent referenc- NEWMARKET- YONGE/ es only.

July 1. Davis- bright, spacious 2+ 905-898-1646 bedroom basement, private entrance/ laundry/ HOLLAND LANDING- yard. Appliances. Parking.

Large 1 bedroom ground Non-smoking. References. floor, country setting, Sept.

1st. $950+. parking, No pets. Refer- 905-717-6232 ences. Immediate. $800.+ heat. 905-251-6846 NEWMARKET- YONGE/ Mulock, nearly new, bright, JACKSON’S POINT/ Sut- 2 bedroom basement, septon, 2 bedroom, new appli- arate entrance. No pets. ances, deck, coin-laundry, Parking. $975. inclusive. well-kept, suits profession- August 1st. al/ couple. Lapsized pet ( 6 4 7 ) 5 0 5 - 1 1 3 1 , friendly, $1099inclusive, (905)954-0693 Aug 1. 905-251-5483.

NEWMARKET- YONGE/ KESWICK900SQ.FT. Savage. 1 bedroom walkbright 1 bedroom upper, out basement, No smok$700 + 1/3 utilities. August ing, no pets. $850 1st. Suits quiet profession- inclusive. First/ Last. al. First and last Referenc- Available August 15th. es. (905)989-1260 (289)338-4448 PROFESSIONAL 2 bedroom, heart of Newmarket.

Open concept: kitchen, livingroom/ dining. 4pc bathroom.

Own balcony.

Hospital, walking trails+ restaurants.

Laundry.

Parking.

Non-smoking/ KESWICK- NEWLY reno- pets. August 1st. $1150+ vated 3 bedroom base- hydro. 905-715-5106 ment near park. Lots of big windows, kitchen, laun- QUEENSVILLE- WOODdry, bathroom, parking, ap- BINE. 2 bedroom lower. pliances. $1300 inclusive $975 all inclusive. Small 905-960-9119 leave mes- pet welcome. August 1st.

Ryis Properties sage 905-727-1102.

LONDON/ YONGE- Large bright, newly renovated 3 SUTTON- BACHELOR, bedroom basement, a/c, ground-level, own enfireplace, laundry, 2 park- trance/ bathroom/ efficiening, non-smoking/ pets. cy kitchen. $700 inclusive. $1175 inclusive. August. Non-smoking/ pets. Suits single professional. July 905-898-9156 15th. 905-722-5110 N.E. MOUNT Albert (10 Unregistered apartments mins.) 2 bedroom, main could be unsafe. floor, separate entrance. Ask to see your landlord’s Laundry, parking. Nonregistration certificate. smoking. Pet friendly. Town of East Gwillimbury. $895. inclusive. References. 905-473-1094 KESWICK- LARGE 1 bedroom. Large kitchen/ bathroom, walkout beautiful garden. Laundry. Nonsmoking/ pets. Suits 1. $900. inclusive. Must see!

647-221-9996

DECKS, Shed, Concrete/ KESWICKROOM Stone walkway. available. Share kitchen, Hardwood/ Laminate floors bath. Parking, laundry. Ma25 years experience. ture non-smoking profes416-522-8034, sional male only. $450.

905-787-0236 (905)989-0496. http://fifieldconstruction. wikispaces.com/ NEWMARKETFURNISHED room. Quiet.

Laundry, parking, internet, Home Renovations cable, pool. Suits female student/ mature female.

Non-smoker/ pets. $525. AFFORDABLE WINDOW Available mid-July. and Eavestrough Cleaning 905-251-3239 Power Washing and Painting. Professionally Done.

NEWMARKET- YONGE Free Estimates! Local: and Davis. Share 2 bed- 289-264-7492 room apartment w/one older gentleman. 1st/ last. CEILINGS repaired. Spray July 1st. $475 inclusive. textures, plaster designs, Non-smoking/ pets. stucco, drywall, paint. We (905)954-0596 fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 905-554-0825

Shared Accommodations AURORA- LARGE, furnished room, 4 bedroom home, share facilities with couple. Cable. Parking.

Non-smoking. $500. inclusive. Female preferred. Immediate. 905-841-5565 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 NEWMARKETDAVIS/ Patterson. Bright, newly painted, unfurnished room. Shared kitchen, dining & bathroom. No smoking, no pets. $450 inclusive. 289-221-5686 NEWMARKET- SHARE new large 4 bedroom house. Laundry. Available immediately. No pets.

First/ last. From $525. inclusive. 289-231-2650

Articles for Sale

NEWMARKET- 1 bedroom, bright walk-out basement. Livingroom, diningroom, separate entrance, 4 appliances, separate laundry, private backyard, 2 parking. $875+. (416)721-6001.

NEWMARKET- 1 bedroom, bright walkout, large windows, basement, separate entrance., facing garden, new appliances, nonsmoking/ pets. $895 inclusive.

905-898-6122/ 416-836-9475

website www. amdclosetdoors.com

CRAFTSMAN 12HP, 38" cut, $550 OBO and Snapper, 8HP, 26" cut, $450 OBO 905-887-1012 FORMAL DININGROOM table/ 6 chairs, buffet/ hutch, 2 side tables, leather loveseat/ sofa. Bed/ chest. 416-845-4349 HOT TUB (Spa) CoversBest Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper HOT TUB/SPA 2012 model, fully loaded, full warranty.

New in plastic.

Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $3,900.

Call: 416-779-0563 STATIONARY BIKE for sale- Weslo. Never used.

Reasonable reduction from original price.

905-953-1243

Electronics 32" PANASONIC TV for sale- $99. negotiable. Call 647-539-1717.

Firewood FIREWOOD Available in face cords & bush cords.

Delivery available.

Call (905)836-7600

Pet Supplies/ Boarding/Service

AFFORDABLE DOG & Cat Grooming/ Boarding.

Back in Business after family illness. $35. Large NEWMARKETDAVIS/ dogs welcome.

Lorne. Immaculate 2 bed- (905)836-4366 room, 4 appliances, a/c, balcony, underground parking, storage, laundry Cars facilities, gym. $1327. September 1st. 905-252-4278 GREAT CAR for your college/ university student Houses for Rent 2004 Ford Focus ZTS. Silver with grey leather interior, 4 winter tires on rims, BRADFORD- 4 bedrooms, meticulously maintained. full house, 5 minutes from 70,000km $4,500 Or Best town, basement, yard, Offer 905-715-7890 parking, laundry hook-up, $1250+ utilities. First/ last.

Vehicles Wanted/ 905-775-7457

Wrecking

JACKSON'S POINT- Resort setting, large, spacious, newly decorated 3.5 bedroom, large deck. 100ft from lake access. Immediate. 416-535-4141.

CONTRACTOR- INTERLOCKING, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, Competitive pricing.

Quality work. Insured. Joe 905-953-6974, free estimates.

Landscaping, Lawn Care, Supplies GRASS AND garden maintenance and handyman work available. Call 905-251-1614

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

Painting & Decorating ABSOLUTELY AMAZING painters at bargain prices!

Spring special $100/ room. Quick, clean, reliable.

Free estimates!

Call toll-free 1-866-325-7359.

CARPETS- I have several thousand yards of new stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living room & hall for $389.00. Includes: carpet, pad, instal- Waste Removal lation (25 yards). Steve 289-464-6049 www.carpetdeals.ca 1/2 Price Junk Removal.

CLOSET DOORS: Slid- Cheap. Fast Service. All ing mirror or panel board. loading/ cleanup. Free EsJohn, Any size. We install! Call timates.

416-618-8805 Visit our 905-310-5865 (local)

Condos for Rent

NEWMARKET- 1 bedroom, bright, spacious, private entrance. Parking, non-smoking.

Laundry hook-up. From $825+ utilities.

July 1st.

905-778-8228, 416-751-3368

CASH PAID $0-$2,500.

Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers.

Will pick-up.

(905)775-4935.

Toll-free: 1-888-484-4887.

Anytime.

GORGEOUS WATERFRONT home by Virginia Beach. Laundry, fridge, stove included. 4 bedroom Registration & w/boathouse. August 1st. Lessons NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom $1950.+ utilities. John, main level. Parking for one 416-881-2934 AURORASWIMMING vehicle. Quiet building. 1st/ POINT- Lessons available. Qualilast. $950 inclusive. Non- JACKSON'S fied instructor. Flexible smoking/ pets. Available semi-detached, 2 bed- hours. Safe, fun, afi m m e d i a t e l y . room, large fenced yard, fordable. Ages 3+. Call lap pet, non-smoking, quiet 905-836-6288 neighbourhood, parking, Andrew, 905-751-7790 NEWMARKET- 2 single $920+ hydro. First/ last.

Domestic bedroom apartments August. 905-722-6730 available at 20 Hill Street.

Help Wanted LOVELY CLEAN, updat$900-$1000+ hydro. ed detached.

Spacious HOMECARE WORKER 4 Available July 1st.

9 0 5 - 8 3 2 - 1 2 1 7 e x t 6 9 1 , house, large private yard. woman with MS. Personal Quiet neighbourhood, hygiene. light duties. $13 Julya. Email: jkhalilova@kemflocanada. South Keswick, near lake, per hr neg. for 3 or 4 hrs beaches, shopping, per weekday afternoons. com schools, parks, commuter marric@neptune.on.ca NEWMARKETBAY- routes. 2 residences VIEW/ Mulock- Bachelor available immediately. 3 apartment, open concept. bedroom/ 4 bedroom. 1.5 Mortgages/ Loans Laundry, parking, a/c, sep- baths. Single garage. arate entrance. Non-smok- $1450.+.

Isabel, $$MONEY$$ CONSOLIing/ pets. $800 inclusive. 905-836-1365 DATE Debts Mortgages to August 1st. 905-235-4295, 90% No income, Bad credNEWMARKET3 bedroom 416-420-0325 2 storey house, with in-law it OK! Better Option Mort#10969 NEWMARKET CENTRAL 1 bedroom apt., garage. gage -Steps from Main Street, Laundry, all appliances. 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 2 - 1 1 6 9 Fairy Lake/ Southlake. 2 $2000+. September 1st. www.mortgageontario.com bedroom upper $1125+. Wendy, 416-432-6508 August 1st. Parking. No Cleaning/Janitorial smoking/ pets. NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom house, main floor, bright, 416-992-5674 renovated kitchen w/gran- DOWN AND Dirty CleanNEWMARKET- LARGE 2 ite. Near hospital. non- ers. 2 reliable, responsible bedroom, walk/ hospital. smoking/ pets. $1400. in- women. You name it, we'll New kitchen, appliances, clusive.

August 1st clean it. 905-251-7393 paint, balcony, parking. 289-221-3370 Quiet building. $1150 inDecks & Fences clusive. No dogs/ smoking. Rooms for Rent and 905-836-6328 Wanted NEWMARKET- LARGE 3 bedroom, walk- hospital.

New kitchen, paint. Parking. $1250 inclusive. No dogs/ smoking.

905-836-6328

BRADFORD- 1 bedroom, bright, spacious, private entrance. C/A, walk-up, 2 parking, non-smoking./ dogs. From $750+ utilities.

Immediate 416-751-3368, 905-778-8228 gottarent.com

Houses for Rent

NEWMARKET- 2 bedroom lower level, fridge, stove, $950.+ Available July 1st.

905-836-0962

AURORA TOWERS- 90 Temperance. 1 bedroom.

Small building. $1000. inclusive. Parking extra. August or September 1st. No dogs. 647-321-5930

BRADFORD- BRIGHT 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, cable, laundry, parking. No dogs. $750. inclusive. August 1st.

First/ last.

647-847-3863

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

Cars/ trucks/ vans.

Fast Free towing.

We sell parts.

416-500-5050

We are a progressive Natural Pharmaceutical Company seeking self-motivated individuals.

Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, organized, positive environment. Duties include order picking, restocking, general cleaning and light lifting. Wage $10.25/hour.

Mon-Fri. 1:30pm-7:00pm.

Only experienced automotive sales people need apply to: Randy Winstone@ fax: (905)841-7217 email: randy@mcalpineford.com

Personal Support Workers

Apartments for Rent

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE (Richmond Hill) Part Time

We Need You!!!

Salon & Spa

General Help

A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid.

(905)775-1018 or (905)836-2100

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The Banner/ The Era, Thursday, July 5, 2012 Auctions & Sales

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Candice Lee Jones February 23, 1984 July 07, 2007 In loving Memory of a Wonderful Daughter

TWO DAY AUCTION SALE Wed. July 11th & Thurs. July 12th @ 6:30pm

POLLARDS AUCTION BARN 2.5 mi. E. of Keswick, 24190 Kennedy Rd. 15 mi. N. of Newmarket, off Woodbine Ave. ( Watch for signs)

Complete line of household furniture, Antique pcs. collectibles & tools. Check the web site, www.pollardsauctions.com for photos & additions

905-722-3112 SUTTON 905-476-5160 Deaths

Deaths

DAVIDSON, Diane Louise Unexpectantly on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the age of 53 years.

Dearly loved wife for 26 years of Ian Davidson. Loving mother of Bruce (Abigail), Emily (Luc), and Mary. Dear sister of Carol Worsham, Bob Mackenzie, Fern Mackenzie, Ruth Gadsby and Ian Mackenzie. Diane will be greatly missed by the students and staff at Newmarket High School, her friends at Keswick Presbyterian Church, numerous musical associates as well as her extended family and many friends.

Visitation from Keswick Presbyterian Church [23449 Woodbine Ave., Keswick] on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from the Church on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow.

If desired, donations may be made to the Keswick Presbyterian Church, Mortgage Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to M.W. Becker Funeral Home LTD. [905-476-7711].

Online condolences and donations may be left at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com OUGH, Carrie After a courageous battle with cancer, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 33 years of age.

Loving wife of Kyle and dear mother of Tristan & Maddie. Cherished daughter of Harry & Ursula Reynolds and sister of Mark Reynolds. She will be lovingly remembered by her in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

Friends and family may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket for visitation on Friday, July 6th, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A private Celebration of Carrie’s life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Carrie’s memory at www.hopeforcarrie.com.

On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com FISHER, Margaret Peacefully at Leisure World, Richmond Hill, on Monday, July 2nd, 2012, in her 91st year.

Loving wife of the late George Fisher and dear mother of Arthur (Margaret), Nora, Pamela (Wellington), Judy, Jeanette (Tony), and Keith (Jane).

Loving Gran of Cozette, Colleen, Charmaine, George, Gene, Jason, Karl, Rufaro, Wayne, Alistair, Robert, Sianna and Jordan and Great Gran of 10 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket, on Saturday, July 7th, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. Funeral Service to take place in the chapel on Sunday, July 8th, 2012 at 2 p.m., followed by cremation.

Special thanks to the nurses and staff in 3A at Leisure World Richmond Hill.

In memory of Margaret, please consider a donation to The Alzheimer's Society.

On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

We'll Never Say Goodbye We cannot see you with our eyes Or hear you with our ears, But thoughts of you are with us still And often dry our tears.

You whisper in the rustling leaves That linger in the fall, And in the gentle evening breeze, We're sure we hear you call.

A part of you remains with us That none can take away; It gives us strength to carry on At dawning of each day.

We think of happy times we shared And then we softly sigh, But this we know--we'll meet again And never say good-bye.

Shelly Jones & Mike Jones and Family

ANTIQUES ON HWY 48 Come & Celebrate our 1st Year Anniversary

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NEWMARKET562 Heddle Cres. (Mulock/ Bayview) July 7th, 8am.

Appliances, toys, books, lots more!

NEWMARKET- 128 How647-281-8496 lett Ave. July 7th, AURORA, 51 Batson Drive 8am-2pm. LazyBoy, fireon Saturday 7th July, 8am- place mantle, tandem bike, noon.Tools, Books, Mags coffee table, misc.

Household items.

NEWMARKET- 18 WiddiCONTENT/ MOVING Sale field Avenue. July 7th 238 Bristol Rd, Quality Fur- 8am-2pm. Housewares, niture, home decor, house- craft items, treadmill, table, wares, etc. July 7, 8:00am chairs, books, more.

GALDIKS, Suzanne In loving memory of our dear sister and Auntie who passed away July 5, 1997 God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered, "Come to me".

With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away, And although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Missing you always, Alison, Andy, Debbie, Paul, Kayla, Kristina and Anthony xoxo

MOVING SALE: Rain/ Shine. Furniture, electronics, exercise, Everything!

Aurora: 63 Willis Drive Sat. July 7th 9-2

GRAND OPENING Antiques Collectibles Ribbon Cutting Saturday, July 8th, Noon 20489 Leslie Street, East Gwillimbury

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NEWMARKET- 689 Leslie Valley Drive. July 7th, 8am-1pm. Toys & household items. Great bargains!

FUNERAL HOMES

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905-853-2527 Ask for Debbie

NEWMARKETGIANT Sale. 281 Petheram Place.

(Eagle/ McCaffery). July 7th. 8am. Furniture, decor HUGE GARAGE sale- 120 items. Households.

Morton Ave. Sharon. Sat. July 7th. 9am-1pm. Furni- SMALL GARAGE saleture, home accessories, 131 Alexander Road, NewDVDs, lots of women's market. Saturday, July 7, clothing, kitchenware, etc. 9am-1pm.

MOVING SALE- 1035 Stonehaven Ave., Newmarket. Saturday, July 7th, 8am-12noon. Furniture, clothing, TV, household items.

YARD SALE 18359 McCowan Rd., north of Davis Drive. Household items, books, collectibles.

July 7, 9-2 pm

Births

Happy Birthday.

In loving memory of Frank Worthington, our father, husband, papa & brother on his birthday, July 4th.

If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane, We would walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again.

Your FAITH Community

SELWOOD Hannah Rae arrived fashionably late on Friday, June 29, 2012 @ 12:00 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. Her proud and excited new parents are Kevin & Rachel (Turchi). Hannah will be spoiled by her overjoyed grandparents, John & Debbie Turchi, and Brad & Bonnie Selwood.

Many thanks to Dr. Gilmour and the wonderful nurses at Markham Stouffville Hospital.

This is your first birthday since you have been gone.

We all think of you every day.

Forever in our hearts, greatly missed by all of his family. xoxoxo

David Pringle June 15th 1947 - July 5th, 2000 There is always a face before us, A voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, Of a father we loved so dear.

Deep in our hearts lies a picture, More precious than silver or gold, It's a picture of our father, Whose memory will never grow old.

Forever Missed by daughters Shawn, Carla & Angela and grandchildren, Ashley, Kelcie, David, Andrea, Grace, Katie & Adam PRINGLE, Dave June 15, 1947 - July 5, 2000.

In loving memory of my dear husband.

You gave me years of happiness And left me beautiful memories.

Your spirit and my love for you Will live in my heart forever.

Love never dies.

Love's greatest gift "Remembrance" Your loving wife Val.

Anniversaries Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Barry & Carole Hant On July 7, 1962 you wed at the Aurora United Church in Aurora.

Congratulations on reaching your Golden Year!

Sunday, July 8th

Wishing you many more years of happiness.

Love & best wishes from your children & grandchildren.

Summertime Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.

Up to and including Sept. 9

Happy 65th Anniversary Walt & Jean Clark

Sermon:

July 5, 2012

"Which way are you going?"

Lots of love from your family.

Automotive

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MATHEWS, Stephen Paul Passed away peacefully at Sunnyside House, Kitchener on July 1, 2012, after a long battle with Huntington's.

Survived by his father, Paul, wife June, sister Sandy (Russell), brother Paul.

Daughter Lindsay (Scott), sons Christopher (Tasha), Patrick (Stephanie) and grandson Jaedon, and their mother Carolyn.

Predeceased by his mother Elizabeth and brother Gary.

Service at Frank Walsey Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, Saturday, July 7, 2012. Visitation at 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Service at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Huntington's Society of Canada.

McCABE, Clarence Passed away at his Toronto residence on June 20, 2012, at the age of 70.

Cremation has taken place.

Interment Newmarket Cemetery.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Gary Keetch ~ July 9, 2011 In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather.

Over the year a million times we've needed you, A million times we've cried.

If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died.

If all the world was ours to give, We would give it yes, and more, To see you coming up the steps, And walking through the door.

To hear your voice and see your smile, To sit and talk a while, To be with you that same old way, Would be our fondest day.

A heart of gold stopped beating, Two smiling eyes closed to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Remembered Always With Love, Gertrude, Robin, Dale (Deb), Gary Jr., Drew and Dekka

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Drought in the Horn of Africa: Hunger puts lives of millions at risk.

It is one of the worst droughts in living memory, and millions are at risk - especially the very young.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing a lifeline to those living on the edge, streaming food into Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti and Uganda.

Children are the most vulnerable.

By providing highly nutritious, fortified food products, WFP is helping to protect the next generation from the destructive cycle of drought and hunger.

Support us in our mission to help the hungry in the Horn of Africa:

wfp.org/hornofafrica or text RELIEF to 45678 to donate $5

MARLENE DEWITT Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

Always, Maurice, Marie & Michael and Lucas.

Fighting Hunger Worldwide

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Y