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Newmarket’s Justin Hines was among 25 people appointed to the Order of Ontario Thursday.

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Justin Hines, Ellen Campbell and Paul Burston have been called to the Order.

The trio was among 25 people appointed to the Order of Ontario Thursday.

Newmarket singer and songwriter Mr. Hines has performed across the globe. He has also raised millions of dollars for dozens of charities through the Justin Hines Foundation.

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She was instrumental in getting the age of consent in Canada raised and in increasing minimum sentencing for convicted child molesters.

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The centre’s mandate is to significantly reduce the incidence and impact of abuse through education and public awareness.

Bond Head’s Mr. Burston spent more than 40 years working to improve Ontario’s social services sector and provide vulnerable Ontarians with a voice and helping hand.

This year’s appointees also included film director David Cronenberg, hockey legend Paul Henderson and pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. James Rutka.

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eryn Rizzi is blazing a trail for women in York Region.

The mother of two and Newmarket resident was named deputy fire chief in Vaughan last month, making her the first female in York Region to achieve that rank, according to city officials.

“I think you’re successful in a career when it’s your passion. My career has been my life in terms of trying to educate myself, better myself, to get to the point where I am now,” Mrs. Rizzi, 38, said.

“Sometimes, I’ve had to put my family on the back seat for my career or for my schooling. I’m very fortunate that I have a very supportive family and I’m here because my family has supported me the whole way.”

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Mrs. Rizzi also credits those with whom she has served for helping her get to where she is today.

“It’s not just my success; it’s the success of the people who chose to mentor me and coach me and teach me how to be a better firefighter, how to be a better acting captain, how to be a better supervisor, so I could reach this place,” she said. “As much as the schooling and everything else helps, that is the most important.”

Mrs. Rizzi, who grew up in Markham, earned bachelor’s and teaching degrees from Queen’s University.

She began her career as a teacher in York Region, but, after a few years, decided it was time for a change.

“I fell into teaching because both my parents were teachers; my older sister was a teacher.

Not that it was expected, it was just that’s what I saw; that’s what I knew,” Mrs. Rizzi said. “When I was teaching, although I do love children and I do love teaching, I wanted something a little bit more physically active because at that time, I was an athlete.”

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A former member of Canada’s triathlon team, Mrs. Rizzi competed at three world championships.

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Vaughan’s fire department was hiring at the time, so Mrs. Rizzi, along with about 2,500 others, applied for one of 16 spots. She landed it.

From there, she rose through the ranks, becoming an acting captain in 2009, a captain in 2013 and now, deputy fire chief.

Along the way, Mrs. Rizzi spent a lot of time educating herself and others.

She holds a master’s degree in disaster and emergency management and is working on a doctorate at York University.

Mrs. Rizzi has also achieved the highest level of incident command qualifications in Canada and the United States, among other certifications.

She has also worked at the office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Ontario.

Mrs. Rizzi continued putting her teaching skills to work at Durham, Georgian and George Brown college and York University as an instructor for courses in firefighting and emergency management.

She loves her job clearly.

“You get a lot of fulfillment and satisfaction out of helping people,” Mrs. Rizzi said. “It’s all about the people you serve. It’s all about customer service.”

Fire Chief Larry Bentley said Mrs. Rizzi’s education and experience make her a good fit for the deputy chief’s job.

“We vetted some high-quality applicants and, at the end of the day, the best applicant for our

organization was in our house,” he said.

The 12-year veteran’s service and education speaks for itself, he added.

“Academically, she’s exceptional and she brings skills from Emergency Management Ontario.

Her organizational skills are just incredible also.”

As deputy chief of support services, Mrs. Rizzi will be in charge of public education, fire prevention, training and communications.

“When I was hired, the City of Vaughan Fire Rescue Service was known as the best fire department in Ontario,” she said. “So I look forward to maintaining that standard and that level of respect in the province.”

Vaughan hired its first frontline female firefighter in 1991.

There have been major strides since then, but firefighting remains a male-dominated profession.

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York’s first female deputy fire chief passionate about job

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES In Vaughan, however, everyone is treated equally, Mrs. Rizzi said.

“We don’t look at this as a gender-based job as much as people from the outside looking in might,” she said. “There’s not a subgroup of female firefighters because, at the end of the day, it’s someone in bunker gear with a helmet on and a breathing apparatus. It doesn’t matter who it is.

It’s just that person who is willing to put their life on the line for your life.”

A self-described competitive person, Mrs. Rizzi aspires to someday reach the top rank.

“I don’t believe that’s unattainable,” she said. “Eventually, I will be a fire chief.”

To all those young girls out there considering their future careers, she offers this advice: “Educate yourself, work hard, follow your passion, have drive and determination and make yourself the best person you can be.”

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Can’t Miss Events

Valley View Alliance Church curling bonspiel, Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the York Curling Club, 220 Muriel St., Newmarket. Help raise money for inner city youth work. For registration or more information, call 905-758-5825.

Trail walk, Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. at the Brown Hill forest tract. Meet in the parking lot on McCowan Road, about 500 metres south of Ravenshoe Road. For more, visit eastgwillimbury.ca

Newmarket Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of every month, including Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. between January and November at the Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. For more information, visit gardenewmarket.ca

WEDNESDAY Woof Tales, 6:45 and 7:15 p.m. at the Holland Landing branch of the East Gwillimbury library. Read to a friendly dog. This program is for beginning readers or those who want some reading practice. Presented by the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program. Attendance deposit of $10 required upon registration. All attendees will be refunded in full. Must provide 24-hour cancellation notice. For more information, call 905-836-6492.

Church, 15186 Yonge St., from 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting is for lyme patients and caregivers. However, anyone interested in learning about the disease is invited to attend. Come fragrance free. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or email yorknorth.lymegroup@gmail.com Newmarket prostate cancer support group meets at the Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. Meet and greet at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit newmarketprostatecancer. com or call 905-895-1975.

runs until Feb. 2. More than 300 Ontario gymnasts will attend the event, including 70 Pulsars athletes. A variety of skill levels will be on display, from beginner competitive to provincial qualifier. Daily admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and $3 for children. The club is at 1206 Ringwell Dr., Unit 2, Newmarket. Visit pulsarsgymnastics.com or call 905-836-2209.

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Special thanks to the many individuals who chose to honour loved ones by making a monetary donation to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation.

Only donations co-ordinated through the Hospital’s Corporate Communications Department are included on the above list. Southlake apologizes to those agencies and individuals who may have made a donation but have been missed in this acknowledgement.

Community members and organizations wishing to make future donations of items can learn more about our Request to Donate Gifts-in-Kind policy by visiting our website at www.southlakregional.org, and clicking Visiting Southlake, followed by Special Purpose Visitors.

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Aurora’s Borealis, the annual LED lighting display, runs 5 to 11 p.m. daily at Town Park until Feb. 17. Coloured lights will adorn the park’s trees. For more information, email Shelley Ware at sware@ aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762.

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FEB. 20 Monthly Parkinson’s support group meeting for education and support for those with the disease and their caregivers at Trinity United Church, 461 Park Ave., Newmarket. For more information, email karen. dowell@parkinson.ca or call 1-800-565-3000.

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Newmarket’s Peter Titanic died of complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 93.

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Former Toronto Argonauts wide receiver and Newmarket resident Peter Titanic died Monday.

Mr. Titanic, who played for three Grey Cup championship teams with the double blue in 1946, 1947 and 1950, died from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.

He was 93.

Growing up in Mimico, Mr. Titanic excelled at football, fastball and basketball.

His first sports love was fastball and he once competed in the world championships as a catcher.

He also won a city football championship while attending Mimico High School.

He later suited up for Balmy Beach of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union and was one of the original members of the Toronto Indians, which competed in the Ontario Rugby Football Union.

Mr. Titanic is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret, his two sons, Peter and Paul, four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

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Paul played collegiate hockey at Bowling Green State University and was a former head hockey coach of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues men’s team. He lives in Markham and is a teacher and co-head coach of the St. Brother Andre Catholic High School Cardinals senior boys hockey team.

Public visitations are today, 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St. N., Markham.

The family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.

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On June 12, 2013, the Minister of Energy directed the OPA to remove projects larger than 500 kilowatts from the Feed-in Tariff program and to develop a new Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) process that considers input from people, municipalities, stakeholders and First Nation and Métis communities. Following an initial dialogue with stakeholders and communities, the OPA provided the Minister with an interim recommendations report on August 30, 2013.

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HOT TOPIC: MAIL DELIVERY

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Long breaks between delivery get frustrating

Canadian health care system serves us well

Re: Weather slows mail delivery: Canada Post, Jan. 16.

Similar to Ron Cone, we have also had very few deliveries since the middle of December.

For more than a week before Christmas, we received no mail.

We called Canada Post Dec. 19 and were told the local depot would be notified and the situation investigated.

Christmas Eve, we received a very large bundle of mail, some of which was bills that were past due.

Since Christmas, we have had only one or two deliveries. We even received mail postmarked October.

We again called Canada Post Jan 15 and, again, were told the local depot would be notified and the situation investigated.

We know mail was sent to us Jan. 9 and Canada Post states it usually guarantees delivery within five days.

I can also understand issues with weather and staffing, but only on isolated dates, not for such a long period of time.

It will be interesting to see when we finally get our next batch of mail.

Re: 41,838 Canadians were medical tourists, column by Nadeem Esmile and Bacchus Barua, Jan. 2 Yes, there are shortcomings in the Canadian health care system, however, 41,000 Canadians going abroad for medical procedures each year is a low percentage of the population.

About 1 million American patients go abroad, so ours is a much lower percentage.

Mr. Esmile and Mr. Barua are both associates of the Fraser Institute. The purpose of the institute is to promote private enterprise and less government.

It would seem to Mr. Esmile and Mr. Barua that only a state-run medical system has failings.

Why don’t they ask themselves why so many Americans go abroad?

Maybe some Americans don’t have

JOHN ROBINSON NEWMARKET

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Re: Weather slows mail delivery: Canada Post, Jan. 16.

I am disgusted with the service and the attitude of the Newmarket post office.

We used to have a wonderful mail carrier who provided reliable service in any weather, but that carrier retired last summer, which is when service took a nosedive.

There is often no mail and other times we get mail for one of our neighbours on the street or

even the next street over.

I have been in to the post office three times to complain — once I was even fortunate enough to speak with a supervisor.

He treated me as if I was intruding and wasting his time.

He said it could be a sorting or delivery problem and told me there are six supervisors in Newmarket.

The post office, unilaterally and with no notice, changed the numerical designation of our suite and refuse to deliver anything to our original address, which has been used for 50 years.

It is and has always been a multi-family dwelling, with suites A, B and C, changed by the postal service to 1, 3 and 2. We were Suite B, we are now Suite 3 – go figure.

This has also affected our delivery.

We used to receive an avalanche of mail at Christmas, but, this year, we got mail only on Dec. 19, and then again Jan. 3 and 8.

We’ve received nothing since then.

It appears there is a people problem, a money problem, a union problem or a management problem (or maybe all of the above ) at the formerly grand old Canada Post.

DOUGLAS BARCHAM NEWMARKET

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$51,000 for a knee replacement?

Maybe there is an inconsistency in pricing?

A research team for the Journal of the American Medical Association found large price differences. The team called 100 hospitals and the range for a hip replacement was between $11,000 and $125,000.

Employers in the United States are sending employees to places such Costa Rica for medical attention. It’s a lot cheaper than having it done in the United States.

The drawback is if the patient gets infected or has complications, the foreign hospital can’t be sued.

I can only speak for myself and my family.

The Canadian system has served us well. I remember the days when we didn’t have it.

Hopefully, in the near future, we will see a column entitled, “Why so many Americans are medical tourists”.

TERRY COPPS NEWMARKET

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Newmarket sisters do their part in Olympic effort

BY CHRIS SIMON

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Sandy Michaud and Janet Laurence will proudly wave the Maple Leaf in Sochi, Russia next month.

The Newmarket sisters have been selected as Canadian Olympic Committee volunteers.

They’ll leave for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in the Black Sea coastal city Feb. 2.

Once there, the women will work at Canada Olympic House, providing assistance to many of the athletes, coaches and support staff.

“We’ll take a little stress off them by talking like mothers,” Ms Michaud said, while stopping by Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown’s constituency office Wednesday to collect pins and flags for distribution overseas. “It’s their home away from home.”

The women have volunteered at previous Olympics.

Both were in London in 2012, while Ms Michaud helped in Calgary in 1988.

Their fondest memories involve meeting the athletes’ families and

For more, visit olympic.ca watching Canadian competitors receive medals.

There are some stark differences between those games and Sochi.

Security is tight this time — the women have filled out more than 10 official travel forms just to obtain visas, register as volunteers and book accommodations.

“We have a completely different experience ahead of us,” Ms Laurence said. “We haven’t even left and the process has been incredibly arduous, but we completely understand and respect the security concerns.”

The women also brushed up on a few key Russian phrases and have spent some time easing their mother’s worries.

The experience will be worth the effort, Ms Laurence said.

“We’re in such awe of these Olympians who, at a very tender age, have such a high level of commitment and dedication,” she said.

“They’re competing at the highest

Sandy Michaud (left) and Janet Laurence will serve as volunteers for the Canadian Olympic Committee at the Games in Russia next month.

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level, at the most public forum possible. We’re dedicated to making them feel comfortable. It’s such a spectacular experience for us to be a small part of that.”

Anyone travelling to Russia for the games is asked to register on the Government of Canada’s travel.

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“We are very concerned about the safety of our athletes and volunteers,” Ms Brown said. “The security responsibilities lay with Russia and we know they’ve taken extraordinary measures to ensure these games are kept safe. We will

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As widespread speculation and the search for Jeffrey Boucher — the Whitby teacher who went missing during a jog Jan. 13 — intensifies, questions persist about York Region’s own missing persons and if they’ll ever be found.

Thoughts also remain with those who were put through the emotional torment of vanished family members, only to find out they were already dead.

Over the past few years, each York Region municipality has dealt with its own stories, ranging in circumstances from baffling to tragic.

In Newmarket, Tammy Lamondin, 20, has been missing since a night out with friends on Main Street in 1999.

She remained in the group’s company until after midnight. She was last seen near Fairy Lake May 29 of that year.

Ms Lamondin’s body has never been found.

Most recently, Markham suffered through the agonizing details of George Opasinis, a well-known real estate agent who was found dead after going through a painful divorce with his wife and the mother of his two daughters.

He had been missing for months, putting his friends and family through hell, before his remains were eventually discov-

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ered in Toronto.

Mr. Opasinis was committed to hospital with mental issues several times before his death, his father said days before the funeral.

Details of Fang Lin’s disappearance still resonate with people after the Markham resident went missing without a trace in 2011 and her Porsche Cayenne was found abandoned two days later in Richmond Hill.

Police found no activity in her bank accounts or credit cards and forensic evidence turned up no blood or evidence she met with foul play.

Evidence that she was a loan shark continues to muddy the investigation, which remains open, police said.

Police are so keen on finding out more information about Cheryl Rowe’s disappearance, the force raised her $10,000 reward to $50,000 only months ago.

She went missing from her Richmond Hill home three days before Christmas in 2011 after promising her daughter they would meet up at a nearby alleyway.

Her family continues to hold vigil for her on a Facbook page, which is constantly being updated

Markham mayor re-appointed to police board Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti was appointed for a third term as chairperson of the York Police Services Board Wednesday.

The longtime Markham politician said he was looking forward to a continued relationship with the board and York Regional Police.

At the same meeting, Barbara Bartlett was re-appointed as vice-chairperson for 2014.

Ms Bartlett has held several positions on committees across York Region, including Community Living Newmarket/Aurora president.

with messages from her brother, Mitchell.

“It’s been a big blow to our family and we need closure,” one reads.

“This is my oath: I will never give up.”

In 2012, police changed Ms Rowe’s investigation status from missing person to murder after uncovering evidence Ms Rowe may have been harmed.

Before Alicia Ross’ neighbour was arrested for second-degree

murder, she was declared missing, resulting in nearly 400 volunteers searching for her body.

On Sept. 21, 2005, Ms Ross’ body was found.

Daniel Sylvester was found guilty of her murder and given a life sentence with no possibility of parole for 16 years.

The trial exonerated her thenboyfriend Sean Hine, who had, up until the arrest, been under an intense media spotlight.

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Cold weather a timely reminder to buy toque, help homeless youths

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Considering York Region’s recent deep freeze, 360°kids’ Raising the Roof toque campaign couldn’t be more timely.

Until National Toque Tuesday, which is Feb. 4, toques are being offered for a $10 donation to help end youth homelessness in York Region.

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grams and services that benefit York Region’s homeless youths.

York Region council is on board, with members donning the headgear as endorsement Jan. 23.

If you think youth homelessness isn’t a problem in York Region, 360°kids, formerly known as Pathways for Children, Youth and Families of York Region, said you may be surprised by the facts.

There are 300 homeless youths

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You may not see them, but youths are living on the streets, in parks and abandoned buildings, couch surfing and getting by in other temporary accommodations.

A purchased toque makes a big

difference, 360°kids resource development associate Brittany Wilson said.

One toque translates into three bus tokens or two hot meals for a youth. Ten toques means one week’s enrolment in a life skills or apprenticeship program.

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You can buy a stylish toque for $10 or double up, buying one for yourself and one to donate back to 360°kids to give it to a youth in need.

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Young adults are being challenged to put pen to paper.

The Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora-Newmarket, along with The Era and The Banner, encourage writers 22 years and younger to submit a 750word short story that begins with the sentence, “I couldn’t believe it really happened.”

Susan Lennard, one of the cochairpersons of the contest com-

mittee, explains the contest, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to promoting learning and literacy.

She said young writers across York Region and Bradford West Gwillimbury are encouraged to be creative for a chance to win one of three cash prizes of $200, $200 and $400.

The winner’s short story will also be published in The Era and The Banner and posted on the federation’s website.

Submissions will be reviewed by members of the federation who will select the top 10 finalists. The

winners will be selected from the top 10 by three judges, including the federation president, a representative from the newspapers and a professional author.

There’s a fee of $5 to enter, with entries accepted until Feb. 14, 2014.

The winner and two runners-up will be announced in April.

The top 10 finalists will be invited to a celebration reception.

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Relay campaign kicks off You can escape the cold by thinking about warm evenings outdoors at the kickoff of the Newmarket and Aurora Relay For Life campaign.

The kickoff is Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the warm confines of Upper Canada Mall.

The event features mini relays and the announcement of campaign goals.

There will be a tent, track, luminaries and cancer survivors, team captains and sponsors showing

their support as part of a global movement against cancer.

Relay For Life events take place in 20 countries, including more than 500 communities across Canada Newmarket’s is June 20 and Aurora’s June 6. The 12-hour overnight events bring communities together to celebrate life and fight cancer.

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Medicate before your holidays for memorable trip: pharmacist

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Before you head south for a sunny holiday, take precautions to make sure illness doesn’t ruin the trip, pharmacist Tommy Cheung advised.

The health professional at Enhanced Care addressed dreaded and potentially dangerous travellers’ diarrhea, a respite-robbing malady that befalls nearly half of those travelling to developing countries.

An ounce of prevention can prevent a pound of cure, Mr. Cheung said about simple strategies against common vacation perils.

There remains much misunderstanding and misinformation about health and safety while travelling, he said, referring to a recent Ipsos Reid study entitled Unpacking the Truth About Travel Myths.

Eight out of 10 Canadians believe drinking bottled water is always safe and 59 per cent believe all-inclusive resort food, ice and drinks are innocuous, he said, echoing the survey.

It is not true, he said.

Bacteria and viruses can lurk everywhere, including in resort pools, hut tubs and spas.

Vacationing in developing areas, such as Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle East, exposes you.

Resort cuisine is better than eating from street vendors, he said, adding you should still be vigilant.

Food should be boiled, cooked or peeled or forget about it, Mr. Cheung said. Ask the resort management how they make their ice. Don’t drink bottled water that wasn’t sealed. It could be tap water. Stick with bottled or canned beverages.

Travellers’ diarrhea is most commonly caused by a bacteria called E. coli.

Human or animal feces are the primary source of contamination.

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If you are travelling with family, friends or work colleagues and one person contracts it, others in your group may get it as well.

Montezuma’s revenge, Delhi belly, Turkey trot, Casablanca crud and other colorful names for the ailment give you a good idea of the misery to expect from travellers’ diarrhea.

If you become infected, you’ll most likely be bed ridden for 24 hours and you’ll have symptoms for five days, he said.

Before embarking on your pricey holiday, make an inexpensive investment by seeing your doctor or pharmacist, he said.

Depending on the season and destination, the risk of malaria, yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis and travellers’ diarrhea can be stemmed with vaccinations administered before you go on your trip.

He recommends Dukoral, a non-prescription, two-dose oral vaccine to defend against diarrhea and Twinrix, a vaccine against hepatitis A and B. For advice on other preventative measures, speak with your health care provider.

You want to go and have a good time on your holiday, he said, adding you can if you are prepared.

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Newmarket shooter excited about Pan Am venue

BY BRUCE HAIN

Metroland Media Group

Newmarket’s Avianna Chao aims to win a medal close to home in the 2015 Pan Am Games.

An estimated 250 men and women will compete in shooting events — air pistol, air rifle, trap and skeet — in the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games at the Toronto International Trap & Skeet Club near Cookstown.

Ms Chao is thrilled with the choice of venue.

“It’s always awesome to be able to represent your country,” the former Pan Am Games champion (2007) and Olympian (2008) said. “Hopefully, I’ll qualify for the 2015 Games and then train here for the next Olympics and the next Pan Am Games. It was wonderful standing on top of the podium in 2007.”

The Pan Am competition is also an Olympic qualifier event.

“I’m planning on grabbing one of the 20 spots,” she said.

“The 2015 games are a shot in the arm for my sport,” said Chao’s coach and husband, Patrick Haynes. “It will be amazing to see the spectators cheering on our athletes and it will leave a legacy for the Toronto International Trap & Skeet Club. Many shooters hope this event in Innisfil will help propel them to the podium at the 2016 Olympics.”

The club will be renamed the Pan Am Shooting Centre during the games, York-Simcoe MP Peter

‘It will be amazing to see the spectators cheering on our athletes and it will leave a legacy for the Toronto International Trap & Skeet Club.‘ Patrick Haynes

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Newmarket’s Avianna Chao hopes having the Pan Am Games shooting competition in Cookstown will give her an edge over other competitors as she hopes to parlay the 2015 Pan Am contest into a spot on the 2016 Olympic team.

Van Loan said.

“Residents will be able to share in the excitement of the Pan Am Games and the event will bring lasting benefits to our community,” he said.

The club, founded in 1970, will be the beneficiary of federal funding that will make the facility a world-class venue for the sport. The investment will be used to build a new, permanent combined 25-metre and 50-metre range, a new separate 10-metre air rifle range and improvements to two existing trap and skeet ranges.

“For the first time in 20 years, athletes will have a facility that offers much needed training in all three disciplines of their sport,” games chief operating officer Saad Rafi said. “Canada has produced many champion shooting stars over the years, but this investment will take the sport to the next level.”

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Career Development

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Career Counselling & Resumes

Youth Specific Workshops offered at Newmarket Library Feb. 1st- Mar. 8th 12:00pm-1:00pm.

Experienced Youth Employment Counsellor.

Call Lisa Pace, RSSW, 289-383-0417

Salon and Spa

Busy upscale salon looking for an APPRENTICE/ JR. STYLIST

Salon Decorum 905-853-7272 contact@salon decorum.com

Careers

Careers

F&I MANAGER looking for an outstanding new opportunity?

Local dealership requires full time experienced F&I Mgr. • at least one year Automotive F&I Management experience • requires an excellent knowledge of all aspects of financing and paperwork associated with business office • sell financing and other finance and insurance related products to customers • provide excellent customer service as reflected by CSI scores • establish and meet monthly objectives

Interested Candidates should apply by e-mail to: businessoffice13@yahoo.ca Attn: Sales Manager

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Requires a full time representative looking for an outstanding new opportunity!

• excellent verbal and telephone skills required • successful at building & maintaining productive customer relationships • excellent internet knowledge and acquired web skills necessary • self motivated and enjoys working in an autonomous environment • self managed individual measured by agreed upon activity objectives

Interested Candidates should apply by e-mail to: businessoffice13@yahoo.ca Attn: Sales Manager

HIRING

• TRUCK DRIVERS with DZ/AZ license • MECHANICS with experience working on heavy equipment and trucks Please fax resume to 905-939-4082

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Health Care/Medical

Health Care/Medical

Health Care/Medical

NOW HIRING School Bus Drivers IInn YYork oorrk R Region egion iincluding nnccluding Newmarket, Aurora & surrounding areas

Saint Elizabeth has been a trusted name in Canadian health care for more than a century and is a leader in responding to client, family and system needs. As an award-winning not-for-profit and charitable organization, Saint Elizabeth is known for its track record of social innovation and breakthrough clinical practices.

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Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities in Aurora, Newmarket, Bradford, Alliston, Tottenham, Beeton, Keswick, and Georgina.

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Health Care Career Fair Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 • 10a.m. - 6p.m.

Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3X1 Now Hiring WORN, RNs, RPNs, PSWs, OTs, PTs, and Nursing Students (RN & RPN with 3 clinical rotations)

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Apply online at

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Please bring your resume and 2 work related references with you.

Interviews will be conducted at the fair for qualified candidates.

(near Woodbine & Stouffville Rd.)

If you are unable to join us, please apply on line: www.saintelizabeth.com/careers

Careers

Careers

Food Services Manager Chartwell Barton Retirement Residence, NEWMARKET Lead by example in making our residents’ dining experience special. An enthusiastic leader with 2+ years of supervisory experience in a volume food preparation environment in the healthcare or hospitality industry, you will ensure the effective management of all aspects of the Food Services Department. Accountabilities will include menu creation, meal preparation, special dietary requirements, staff hiring and supervision, budget maintenance, inventory and cost control systems, and compliance with public health guidelines. You have a degree or diploma from a recognized, related program, or a Red Seal designation or Food Service Supervisor’s Certificate. Experience with seniors is an asset. The successful candidate must provide a current Vulnerable Position/Sector screening (VPS) and criminal record check.

Please fax or e-mail your resume, in confidence, to Kathleen Kennedy, General Manager, at 905-853-5538 or kkennedy@chartwell.com. To learn more, please visit www.chartwell.com.

Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Respect • Empathy • Service Excellence • Performance • Education • Commitment • Trust

HIRING

Must be PSW & CPR certified.

What we offer: • Competitive Compensation • Benefit Programs • Flexible Schedules • Work Blackberries Provided • Educational Opportunities ....Much More! hr@prefhealthcare.com Fax: 905-771-2763 www.prefhealthcare.com

Retail Opportunities

Retail Opportunities

Retail Sales/ Creative We are searching for someone who is mature and reliable. Retail experience and excellent sales are a must. Some decorating experience needed. Must be computer literate and comfortable climbing ladders, lifting and moving heavy furniture.

Please email resume to: equinoxx69@gmail.com Technical/ Skilled Trades

Technical/ Skilled Trades

Office/ Administration

Office/ Administration

TAX RETURN PREPARERS (T1) Newmarket Tax Return firm looking for experienced preparers for the 2014 tax season. 5 years' experience with all areas of personal income tax returns. Excellent computer skills with Profile, QuickBooks, Excel, and Outlook. Good communication skills to meet with clients.

Please forward your resume & references by email only to: cathy_binns@taxpartners.ca

Bradford Progress Child Care is currently seeking a dynamic Supervisor for one of our Child Care Centres.

Knowledge of Emergent Curriculum is an asset. We offer benefits and professional development opportunities. We are also recruiting RECE and assistant staff.

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume by January 27th to: executivedirector@ bradfordprogesschildcare.ca General Help

REAL ESTATE LAW CLERK CANADIAN TIRE NEWMARKET Now Hiring Senior and Junior Service Advisors Full time and part time needed.

Fax resume to Al Pressman: 905-895-3000 or email: alan@ctas69.com

195 Main St. South, Newmarket email at raleck@stivervale.com

or by fax at 905-853-2958.

Teaching Opportunities

Teaching Opportunities

Only those applicants considered will be contacted.

Technical/ Skilled Trades

Technical/ Skilled Trades

Licensed Mechanic or Advanced Apprentice

G2 gas license

required, for busy fully equipped facility. Must have diagnostic and driveability experience.

Mon.- Fri. 905-830-0789 Gary or Craig mmnewmarket @rogers.com

HVAC and/ or plumbing experience FULL TIME IMMEDIATE POSITION Fax resume to 905-841-0302

RECE and Assistant Teachers for Before & After School Split Shifts and supply positions required for Newmarket centres starting immediately.

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

Upper Canada offers competitive wages, benefits, split shift incentives, professional development, child care discounts, opportunities for advancement.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume to the undersigned: Attn: Sari Connell, HR Advisor Email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com Fax: 289.982.1116 Thank you for your interest, only applicants who will be interviewed will be contacted.

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

www.uppercanadachildcare.com

Health Care/Medical FULL TIME PERMANENT DENTAL RECEPTIONIST with 3+years exp.

Some evenings & Saturdays For Newmarket and Vaughan office.

Email: eyronodd@ rogers.com Call: 416-270-2026

General Help

General Help

WE NEED HOST FAMILIES

with minimum 3 years experience Contact Robert Leck at Stiver Vale,

Teaching Opportunities

Community Living Newmarket/ Aurora District is recruiting Host Home Respite Providers (Host Families) to help enhance the lives of children and adults who have an intellectual disability.

Currently we have a need for providers who are available at least one weekend per month. Host Families are expected to include the person supported in family entertainment and leisure activities.

Monetary earnings of $90, per 24 hours, are provided to the Host Family. Please contact: Jasmine MacMillan 905-898-3000 x 230 jasmine.macmillan@clnad.com General Help

General Help

Green Machine Property Services

is looking for shovelers & snow plow truck drivers

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Horse Farm Help

Summer work available

4 days/wk 7am-3pm. Must have experience handling horses, cleaning stalls and feeding. Reliable and able to work alone.

P/T CARETAKER

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Must be 25 years old+ & have own transportation

416-807-4033 or 905-476-9245 info@green-machine.ca

Store/ Property Cleaning/ Maintenance Please apply in person with resume to: The Royal Wood Shop 220 Wellington St. E. Aurora, ON L4G 1J5

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Sales Opportunities

Sales Opportunities

Sales Opportunities

HIRING FAIR York Region Auto Group is looking for

Sales Representatives

with the right attitude and the drive to succeed.

We have immediate positions available.

Work in a high volume, state-of-the-art facility.

Generous compensation plan.

Benefits package and company vehicle plan available.

No experience necessary.

Willing to train the right individual.

Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.

Fax resume Attn: Sales Manager 905-953-2895 or email: importslr@gmail.com Pfaff Automotive Partners Inc., is recruiting experienced Sales Representatives for the new VW dealership located in Newmarket.

If you have automotive sales experience, an inherent affinity towards automobiles and are ready for a new challenge, please send your resume to: hr@pfaffauto.com We thank all applicants for their response; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We can provide an exciting and rewarding career working with a well-established company.

Product Development Assistant Developing and sourcing unique automotive apparel from worldwide factories. Uxbridge based.

See www.choko.com for details.

Apply to Jessie@choko.com General Help

General Help

FLOOR HELP for busy retail lumber store.

P/T and F/T positions available.

Lifting required. Friendly customer service.

Please apply in person with resume to: The Royal Wood Shop 220 Wellington St. E. Aurora

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JOB POSTING Job Title: Machine Strapper, Casual Part Time Location: Aurora THE OPPORTUNITY York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a Casual Part- Time Machine Strapper position for the following shifts: Mondays 4pm-2am and Tuesday 4pm-2am. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to remain alert and maintain a high level of concentration • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment • Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, an asset • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume to Erin Smyth at esmyth@yrmg.com by February 5, 2014. Please reference "Machine Strapper" in the subject line.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Houses for Rent

Houses for Rent

B R A D F O R D - N E W LY renovated, bright 2 bedroom upper, new bathroom, freshly painted, balcony, hardwood, transit, parking. $875+. February 1st.

905-478-1614, 416-898-3580

NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom bungalow main floor near hospital, 2 parking, shared laundry.

Non-smoking/ pets. $1500 inclusive.

289-221-3370 NEWMARKET CENTRALbright bachelor, self contained, parking. Nonsmoking/ pets. Suits mature individual. $749. inclusive. Call 10am-6pm.

416-791-9941 michael.prolease@ gmail.com

AURORA- 2 bedroom in lower level of house, new carpeting, windows, great neighborhood, large backyard. Available F e b r u a r y. M a r y L o u 289-221-9878.

TOTTENHAM- 3 bedroom house. Nice backyard. $1200 per month+ utilities. First & last.

P l e a s e c a l l 905-716-6545.

YONGE/ QUEENSVILLE, 2 bedroom. Large lot, first/ last, application required. $1100+ utilities.

Available immediately.

Call Kim or John.

416-493-7723.

N E W M A R K E T, B A THURST/ Hwy 9, Master suite $750. Single bedroom $650, furnished/ unfurished. Parking, laundry, utilities included. Non-smoking/ pets.

Immediately.

647-215-0652.

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BRADFORD (WEST), large 3 bedroom, fenced yard, laundry, parking. $995+. Tony Mendes.

905-715-4951. Century 21.

HOLLAND LANDINGClean 2 bedroom apartment, in upper duplex.

Suits professional. No smoking/ pets. $900+.

Excellent references only. Immediately.

416-287-1093

KESWICK Big bright 3 bedroom basement near park.

Lots of big windows, kitchen, laundry, bathroom, parking, appliances. $1300 inclusive.

905-960-9119 leave message KESWICK- MODERN, bright 1 bedroom above ground basement, separate entrance, storage, laundry, cable, internet, hydro, gas $1100 inclusive. Non-smoking.

289-383-2984

KESWICK SOUTH Central- bachelor selfcontained. Close to amenities, Suits mature single. Non-smoking/ pets. $750 inclusive.

Now available.

AURORA- NEWLY reno- (905)476-6876. vated bachelor basement. Walkout. $800 MT. ALBERT, Royal Oak inclusive. Laundry, park- C o u r t . 6 0 + S e n i o r ' s i n g , f i r e p l a c e , A / C . building, 1 bed apt. $891 Available immediately. inclusive. No smoking, N o s m o k i n g / p e t s . available immediately.

905-473-2567.

905-841-8097 AURORA- 2 2 bedrooms, hot water, heating and parking included. Hydro extra. Laundr y. First/ last. No pets. $895/ $890. 905-478-4486

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AURORA- YONGE/ Murray. 3 bedroom, main level, clean, parking, laundry. Available Februar y 1st. No smoking/ pets. $1400 inclusive.

416-453-9040 AURORA- YONGE Street.

2 bedroom, second floor. Near amenities.

Freshly painted. Hardwood. $985.+ hydro. No pets. Available immediately. (905)841-0576, 905-727-9150 BLOOMINGTON/ LESLIE- Large 2 bedroom walkout, completely renovated. Secure building. Available immediately. No smoking/ pets.

A p p o i n t m e n t o n l y.

905-888-9889 BRADFORD- 2 bedroom lower apartment, laundry, separate entrance, a/c. February 1st. $1000 all inclusive. Non-smoking/ pets. Phone 905-830-2555 BRADFORD- 3 bedroom excellent condition/ garage/ laundry. $1450 inclusive. Tony Mendes 905-715-4951 Century 21 HOLLAND LANDINGspacious 2 bedroom upper level. Private entrance, appliances, parking. $900+. No smoking, no dogs. Immediate.

(905)830-4151

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Apartments for Rent

NEWMARKET, CLOSE to hospital, large, clean, bright 1 bedroom walkout basement. Private entrance, laundry, AC, parking, non-smoking. $ 8 0 0 + . I m m e d i a t e l y.

416-803-5661.

NEWMARKET- LARGE 1 bedroom, hardwood flooring, $875+ hydro.

No smoking, no pets.

Av a i l a b l e M a rc h 1 s t .

905-898-3282 NEWMARKET- LONDON/ Yonge- renovated, spacious 2 bedroom basement, appliances, laundry, a/c, non-smoking/ pets. Feb 1st/ March 1st. $1000 inclusive.

905-898-9156.

NEWMARKET- PROSPECT/ Water. Large 1 bedroom walk-out with sunroom and covered patio, walk-in closet, walk to Fairy Lake, shops, restaurants and hospital. $900+ hydro.

416-822-5908 N E W M A R K E T- Q U I E T building, private balcony new kitchen/ floors, 1 bedroom, near hospital.

Parking, laundry on premises, No dogs. $1075. 905-953-9683.

N E W M A R K E T- Q U I E T building. Heating, parking included. Large 1 bedrooms apt. Nonsmoking/ pets.

647-704-0220.

NEWMARKET- (SUNNYPOINT) 3 bedroom, upper. New flooring, freshly painted. Near schools, transit. Laund r y, p a r k i n g , y a r d . $1395 inclusive. Immediate. 289-231-0937

N E W M A R K E T- 1 1 / 2 bedroom basement.

Available February 1st. $895 inclusive. Parking, l a u n d r y. P l e a s e c a l l NEWMARKET, WILLIAM 289-221-7785 Roe/ Yonge, 1 bedroom, gas fireplace, parking, NEWMARKET- 2 bed- laundry, non-smoking/ room basement, separ- pets. Available immediate entrance, parking, ately. $800 all inclusive. shared laundry. $1200 905-954-1294. inclusive. No smoking/ YONGE/ WELLINGTONpets. Available March 1 b e d r o o m , $ 9 0 0 + 1st. 416-576-5257 utilities. No pets allowed.

Also, 2 bedroom: NEWMARKET- 3 bed- $1000+ utilities. 1 parkroom main floor bunga- i n g . N o p e t s . low. Newly renovated. 1 416-743-5601, Tony. bathroom. Eat-in kitchen. 1 car parking. $1500 Townhouses for Rent inclusive. 647-831-5868 KESWICK- 3 bedroom townhouse open conNEWMARKET- 2 bed- cept, 2 car garage, walkr o o m l o w e r, c l e a n , out balcony, minutes bright, freshly painted. f r o m L a k e S i m c o e .

Parking, laundry. Close $1450 plus. March 1st. to schools, transporta- 289-380-0872 tion, shopping. Available immediately. $995 inclu- NEWMARKET- BEAUTIFUL 2/3 bedroom townsive. 905-252-7424 home $1,140.00/ $1,221.00 +utilities.

NEWMARKET- 2 bed- H.O.P.E. Co-op, familyroom main floor $1200+. o r i e n t e d c o m m u n i t y, Available February 1st. steps to amenities. NO 905-836-0962 SUBSIDY AVAILABLE. Visit www.hopecoop.ca NEWMARKET- 2 level 2 for further info/ to downb e d r o o m a p a r t m e n t . load application. View$1050+ hydro. Laminate ings arranged for preflooring upstairs/ down- qualified applicants only. stairs. Parking. Non- move-in incentive insmoking/ pets. March cludes free basic cable 1st. For appointment f o r 1 y r . I n f o : 905-898-3282 905-853-0049.

B AY V I E W / S T. J o h n , New Semi, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, finished basement. 5 appliances.

February 1st. Non-smoking/ pets $2100+ utilities.

(905)-868-7085.

BRADFORD- CLEAN, spacious 3 bedroom, freshly painted. $1500 inclusive. New floors, central air, separate laundry. No smoking. Pets negotiable.

905-716-8554 KESWICK- 3 bedroom, Tampa Dr. Newly renovated, 2 full baths, new furnace, a/c, laundry, garage, non-smoking/pets. Available. $1500+. 647-282-9004 KESWICK, NEWLY renovated 3 bedroom farm house. $1300 per month + u t i l i t i e s . Av a i l a b l e M a r c h 1 s t .

905-251-8461.

KING CITY- 3 bedroom, living room/ den: main floor, finished basement.

Appointment, Gerry (416)789-2163, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri., leave 416-789-2163ext24 after 5pm

Death Notices

LEE, Doreen Mary Passed away with her husband at her side at Newmarket Health Centre on W e d n e s d a y, J a n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 4 .

Doreen Lee (nee Cotterill) of Mt. Albert in her 84th year.

Beloved wife of Kenneth for 61 years.

Loving mum of Kim (Denzil) Miao, Kerry Burnett and Christopher (Sue) Lee. Proud grandma of Athena (Dan), Danni, Adrea (Cam), Amber, Zack (Jessie), Sasha (Dave), Josh, Courtney (Claudio), Connor and Caitlynn. Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her 12 great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Shelagh (Frank) Dowling and John Cotterill (Bob).

A s p e c i a l t h a n k s t o t h e s t a ff a t Newmarket Health Centre for their compassionate care for Doreen.

Friends may call at the Mt. Albert United Church, 41 Alice St., Mt. Albert for visitation on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 10 a.m. until the celebration of her life at 11 a.m.

In Doreen's memory, donations may be made to the Newmarket Health Centre. Arrangements entrusted to SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Albert.

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KITCHEN, Freda Irene (nee Smeathers)

On January 21st, 2014, Freda completed her time here and has gone on to be with her family members who predeceased her. She will be welcomed in Heaven by her husband Ross, her daughter Shirley and her son Paul, as well as many other loving family members.

Freda, lovingly known to many as Tootsie or Nanny, leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love. Born in Possfield, England October 10th, 1919, Nan made it to the ripe old age of 94. She will be greatly missed by her only surviving son, Allan. Her love will live on in her seven grandchildren who were her pride and joy: Racine Hyatt (Frank Auld), Laurie McDonald (Brian Dollin), Liana Kerzner (Steven), Tamara Morrison (Karol), Darren Kitchen (Toni), Cameron Merrill (Amanda) and Whitney Merrill (Cory). She was very proud of her six great grandchildren. Nanny will be greatly missed

by Laurie and Brian's children, Shannon (Todd), Anthony, Devin and Daniel as well as Darren's children Angel and Christopher. She will also be missed by her sister's Jean Brim and Peggy McCordick. Freda's easy going nature and love of life will be cherished by all who knew her. Although the last few years of her life were somewhat challenging, she soldiered on with a brave face and a smile. She was always looking for the next laugh or opportunity for a little mischief.

Freda's celebration of life was held Saturday, January 25th at Taylor Funeral Home in Newmarket. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the great staff at Sunrise Aurora for their professional understanding, and best efforts towards Freda.

Although Freda loved flowers, she lived a frugal life. If you wish to make a donation, Freda would have been thankful for a donation to the ALS Society of Canada in memory of her daughter, Shirley Merrill.

"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." Helen Keller

ZEIGER, Elly (nee Verstappen) (December 12, 1933 January 22, 2014) Elly died peacefully at home with her beloved husband, Bill, by her side on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Survived by Bill, her loving husband of 53 years, her devoted children Judy (Win); Karen, and Will (Mark) and her three grandchildren Win, Cam and Carly. Elly is also survived by her s i s t e r s M i e s F e i t s m a , Tw a n Langenhuizen and Magriet Verstappen and nieces, nephews and family in Canada, the U.S., and the Netherlands.

A celebration of Elly's life will be held Monday, January 27, 2014 at The Mansion, 400 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora, Ontario, L4G 5V3 from 11am to 2pm.

We welcome messages of condolences in the guestbook on the Thompson Funeral Home website, www.thompsonfh-aurora.com, or in the Guest book at the celebration.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Hospital Odette Cancer Centre.

What is this death but negligible accident?

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.

All is well.

PIERSON, John (Jack) William Peacefully passed away on January 22nd, 2014, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, at the age of 86 with family by his side.

Loving husband for 59 years to Margaret Anne (Torgis)Beloved father of Catherine (Randy) Nealon, John (Andrea) Pierson, Laurie (Mark) Pettes. Fondly remembered by his sister Elinore (Joe) Guest, sister-in-law Doris Pierson, pre-deceased by his brother Gord. Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Michael, Katie, Brittany and David. Jack will be missed by family and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at Thompson Funeral Home.

Donations in Jack's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Online condolences at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

Memoriam

Memoriam

Helen Kristiansen (Kowalchuk) January 14, 1942 ~ January 26, 2013 A thousand times we needed you a thousand times we cried if love alone could have saved you you would have never died A heart of gold stopped beating two twinkling eyes closed to rest God broke our hearts to prove he took the best.

Never a day goes by that your not in my heart and soul We love you Helen so much A loving wife of Wayne A loving mother of Kristine, Shelley [Lennie], Wayne Jr. [Franca] A loving Nana of Joshua, Jessica, Jennifer, Tessa and Ella We miss you so much.

Jim Connors Sep. 16, 1955 - Jan. 14, 2012.

We do not need a special day To bring you to our minds The days we do not think of you Are very hard to find Each morning when we awake We know that you are gone And no one knows the heartache As we try to carry on Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one will ever know Our thoughts are always with you Your place no one can fill In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still Lovingly remembered by your sister Eileen and family

Celebration of Life for

Legals

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of EARL EMIL JOHNSON, late of the Town of Aurora, Ontario, who died on or about the 11th day of August, 2013, must be filed with the undersigned personal representatives on or before the 21st day of February, 2014, thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED this 9th day of January, 2014 William D. Johnson c/o Counter & Mitchell Barristers & Solicitors P.O. Box 2939 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4E 1A8 Industrial/Commercial for Rent/Wanted NEWMARKET/ 404 Lease Industrial space. Clean 1100sq.ft., shop/ office, 10' overhead door.

For light manufacturing, distribution, etc.

(905)830-1409

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

HOT TUB (SPA) Covers Best Price, Best Quality.

All shapes & Colours Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/sale

Building Equipment/ Materials STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF! 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteel buildings.ca

Dave Stuart Please join us on Saturday, February 1st, 2014 from 3pm to 6pm as we celebrate Dave in his honour.

We are suggesting for everyone to come dressed in either a Blue Jay, Toronto Maple Leaf, NASCAR or Molson Canadian shirt or hat.

Come share your stories and good times.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Aurora Soccer Club 510 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, Ontario

Pets/Other PET LOSS Support, Registered Social worker and trained grief support worker offers emotional support. Newmarket area. Lisa Pace 289-383-0417.

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

In Memory of my brave daughter

Jessica Nichole Gough Memoriam

Memoriam

In loving memory

Doris Scholl

on January 27, 2009, at the young age of only 19, gave the ultimate sacrifice in her life long battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

Life will never be the same without you.

I miss you every day.

Love Dad

$150-$1000 for dead/ alive cars, trucks, vans.

Fast, free towing.

New & used tires available.

1-866-726-0222 905-722-0222

May 23, 1932 ~ Jan 27, 2013

Houses for Rent

NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom main floor, laund r y, r e n o v a t e d , n e a r school/ amenities. $1475 includes heat/ hydro. Non-smoking/ pets.

Available immediately.

416-580-0852

NEWMARKET- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, centrally located, 1.5 acres, pool, quiet, family friendly, Clean. Huge heated workshop. Immediate.

289-221-1743

NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom semi, near schools and all amenities $1190.+ utilities.

905-830-2915

NEWMARKET- LONDON Rd. lower floors, newly renovated, 3 bedrooms, 4 appliances, a/c. Nonsmoking/ pets. $1300. inclusive. Available immediately.

(905)893-8538.

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

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

Mortgages/Loans

$$MONEY$$

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

CASH PAID $0-$2,500.

Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers.

Will pick-up.

(905)775-4935.

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

Child Care Available

Home Renovations

Waste Removal

A U R O R A D AY C A R E Experienced ECE teacher. Full/ part-time. Before/ after school program.

Homemade meals. Age 1+. CPR. Bayview/ Wellington. (905)726-9380

ABBA CONSTRUCTIONBasement finishing from $7000. Fences & Decks.

Tiles, flooring, electric, plumbing. Call Alex 905-252-0804, 905-252-0388 Office.

1/2 PRICE Junk Removal. Cheap. Fast Service.

All loading/ cleanup. Free Estimates. John, 905-310-5865 (local)

Adult Personals Seniors Services

Astrology/Psychics

TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers, CALL NOW 24/7 T o l l F R E E 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

CHOREBUSTERS: HOME Services. We do cleaning, cooking, laundry, domestic chores, errands, organizing etc..

York Region. Certificates and References. Lisa 289-383-0417.

HOME RENO. 25 years exp.

Basement. Kitchen.

Bathroom. Drywall.

Painting.

Call Cam 647-388-1866 www.hongfu construction.com

We blow the competition away.

705-719-1004

Moving & Storage

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Support Services

A1 SERVICE. We pay top Tutoring dollar. Wanted: Cars, Trucks & Equipment.

Used parts also available. Your respon- C A R I N G , U N D E R s i b l e a u t o r e c y c l e r, STANDING, experienced 905-954-0002 teacher available to tutor Grades 1-8, ESL, Special Ed. (905)898-1624 teakup@rogers.com

NAUGHTY HOTTIES

ARE YOU looking for a way to forgive, that allows you to feel happier and healthier, without guilt, anger or regrets?

Call Lisa Pace, R.S.S.W. for appointment, 289-383-0417.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

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

LOCAL HOOKUPS BROWSE4FREE 1-888-628-6790 or #7878 Mobile HOT LOCAL CHAT 1-877-290-0553 Mobile: #5015 Find Your Favourite CALL NOW 1-866-732-0070 1-888-544-0199 18+

PAINTING & DECORATING FOUR SEASONS PAINTING ...and Home Improvements 2 professional, hard working guys

New Year Painting Specials Book now and save on the hst...Senior's specials!

Please inquire : trim installation specials...crown moulding, coiffured waffle ceiling ,wainscoting and baseboards.

Call Claudio: 416-723-4860 or 905-727-0862

PRO PAINTING ~ Painting Upgrades, Drywall Repairs, Stipple Ceiling Removal ~

Peter 416-878-1806 or 905-751-3612

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Eco-Limo now has a new ecofriendly Lincoln hybrid for your airport transportation: from: $79 Aurora/$85 Newmarket to Pearson Airport Call Alan @ 416-992-3811 (mobile talk or text) 905-727-8600 (office) 1-844-ECO-LIMO (toll-free) e-mail: eco.limo@icloud.com Website: eco-limo.ca

PLUMBING Neil the Plumber Licensed Plumber

Installations, Repairs, Rough-ins & Service, Drain Clearing Porch Enclosures Complete•Bathroom Renovations • Screened Water Softeners, PurificationRooms Systems FREE • Four Season SunRoblin Rooms Neil ES AT ESTIM Cell# 416-414-7313 • 905-778-9832

905-778-8311

E-mail: neiltheplumber@rogers.com

PLUMBING/COOLING/HEATING

select3p@gmail.com

January Special!

1 Room $179 with Trim Paint Included

PKD Painting • 905.836.4347 Serving York Region since 1985 We carry Benjamin Moore Paints

COMPUTER/INTERNET IN-HOUSE/OFFICE COMPUTER DOCTOR ☛ Trouble shooting/ Virus repair ☛ Software/ Hardware Upgrades ☛ Network Implementing ☛ Computer Training

Day or Evening 905-252-1300 www.computerdr.ca

APPLIANCE REPAIR/INSTALLATION

B&W PLUMBING, HEATING AND AIR •Furnaces 95% Efficient Installed from $1699 • Central Air Installed from $1599 • Complete Washroom Renovations • New installations • Renovations, • Repairs • Emergency Calls Free estimates ~ Call 416-899-5040 Licensed & insured-Best prices guaranteed!

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No words can tell, no flowers repay, The loss we had one year today Till memories fail and life departs, You will live forever in our hearts.

Miss you Mom! Bruce & Terry-Lea, Wayne & Mary Ann, Janis & Martin, and families.

Houses for Rent

Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

Legals

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Death Notices

19, The Advocate/The Banner/The Era Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Death Notices

The Advocate/The Banner/The Era Sunday, , Jan. 26, 2014, 20

HISTORIC MAIN STREET NEWMARKET www.newmarketmainstreet.com BEAUTY FITNESS PROFESSIONAL • Cycle Studio • Childcare Centre & FASHION Visit our Specialty shops for the perfect gift • Karate • Yoga • Funeral Home • Barbers • Personal Training • Graphic Design for your Valentine!

• Children’s Wear • Sportswear • Banks • Consignment • Massage • Hair Stylists • Ladies Wear • Vintage • Jewellery & Fashion • Day Spas

COMMUNITY • Library • Museum • Churches • Synagogue • Miles of Walking • Cycling Trails • Fairy Lake

• Dance

SPECIALTY • Pharmacy • Book & Comic Store • Craft Studio • Wool Shop • Interior Design • Florist • Travel • Upholsterer • Video Store • Computer Sales and Service • Custom T-Shirts & Novelty Items

• Investments • Insurance • Lawyer • Optical • Seniors Residence

DINING • Coffee House • Sushi • Chinese • Sweet Shop • Delicatessen • Tea Room • Greek • Hungarian

Craft Studio

DROP IN & PAINT POTTERY - FOR ALL AGES

• Ice Cream • Mexican • Patios • Pizza

DOWNTOWN EVENTS WINTERFEST 2014 February 1, 2014

www.europatravel.ca 163 Main St S

228 Main St S. Newmarket

905-853-5843

www.whatnotscrafts.com

252 Main Street S., Newmarket 905.895.0606 www.goodvibesonmain.ca

www.hempenjewellers.com Experienced Registered Dental Hygienist Affordable Dental Hygiene Services Including: • Professional Teeth Cleaning • In-Office Teeth Whitening • Polishing and Stain Removal • Scaling and Root Planing No Referral Necessary Standard Dental Hygiene Insurance Forms Available Social Assistance Plans and Ontario Disability Are Accepted We Offer Discounts to Seniors and Students

905-868-8110 www.dentalhygienecare.ca 22 Main Street North, Suite 1, Newmarket ON

Paprika Euro Deli

200 Main St S. Newmarket 905-235-2200

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134 Main Street, South Toyland at the Elman W. Campbell Museum. Enjoy our old-fashioned wooden toys and activities involving our antique toys. See our model train, Nursery Rhyme and Fairy Tale displays. Have fun in our dress up area, discover the toys in our play area, have your picture taken with our pioneer board and go on a Museum scavenger hunt! Suitable for ages 4-10. $3.00 per participant with donation of nonperishable food item for the Newmarket Food Pantry. For more information, please call 905-953-5314.

SAVOUR DOWNTOWN Restaurant & Heritage Walking Tour - February 22, 2014 The Restaurant Tour is sold out, but another tour will be planned for later in the year.

289-470-5444

Teeth Cleaning & Whitening

Newmarket Community & Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Fairy Lake Park at Water and Main St. Come join in the fun at the annual Winterfest event! Includes pancake breakfast, family bingo, children’s activities and more. Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, Doug Duncan Dr., Fairy Lake Park, Water St. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. includes wagon rides, pony rides, children’s games, train rides and hot food. Free Admission (nominal fee for some activities). Take a walk down Main Street and see what our shops and restaurants have to offer. For more information visit www.newmarket.ca

FAMILY DAY FUN February 17, 2014

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Whatnot’s

Shop

DRY CLEANING REDEFINED. 218 Main St. South Newmarket

(905)235-8810

flaircleaners.ca

www.roadhouseandrose.com 157 Main St S • 905-895-6631

Play Experience

220 Main St South • 905-895-6141

www.imagineartsinc.com

289.340.0320

Robins PHARMACY 191 MAIN ST., NEWMARKET 895-2411

Robins Your Independent Prescription Centre

93 Main Street South luesbymemo@gmail.com

905-895-4931