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GREEN HONOURS Proud art teacher Katherine Laco and four of the many students who created this colourful mural inside Silver Pines Public School — Jordan Sharon, Kieran Allain, Cody Sager and Jake Brown — were honoured this week by Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and Save the Oak Ridges Moraine for their creative green efforts.

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The rest of the province may have fallen on hard times in this struggling economy, but the construction industry has still managed to dig deeper than ever to help those in need.

The 30th annual Building Industry Luncheon, held in Thornhill this week, raised $700,000 in support of the United Way York Region — a 5-per-cent increase over last year’s record-breaking event.

“It’s a reflection of the deep generosity and moral commitment that this industry feels to give back,” said Daniele Zanotti, United Way’s CEO. As the sold-out crowd of more than 1,200 guests dined in the Le Parc banquet hall, Mr. Zanotti praised the efforts of Alfredo DeGasperis, chairperson of Condrain Group and founder of the fundraising luncheon.

“He is a gem. Not any other man could year after year mobilize this kind of thing ... There is no silent auction, no big-name keynote speakers, no big giveaways, just carnations on the table. And every dollar raised here, thanks to Fred, goes right to United Way.” Mr. DeGasparis, who usually hosts the event, has been ill and could not attend this year, but proceedings were videotaped so he could watch in absentia. Guests were asked to stand and send out a round of applause “loud enough for Fred to hear”, recognizing him as the driving force behind the event.

The $300-a-plate luncheon, which over its 30-year history has raised almost $7 million for front-line programs and services, also heard from keynote speaker Bob Chiarelli, minister of transportation and infrastructure.

Mr. Chiarelli highlighted the building industry’s importance in providing job creation, infrastructure to keep Ontario competitive, housing for an ever-increasing population and increasing quality of life for citizens.

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Reviews mixed for new hospital name

BY ADAM MC LEAN

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York Central Hospital is no more.

As part of the rebranding and partnership with the future Vaughan campus, the hospital known as York Central since December 1963 will now be called the Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.

The announcement was made during a news conference at council chambers with Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital president Altaf Stationwala explaining how quickly things would change.

Outside signs were being replaced that day, while other changes such as stationery and name tags completed or under way.

The rebranding came with a price tag of $200,000 to $300,000, Mr. Stationwala said.

The rationale for the name was explained

during separate community presentations in Vaughan and Richmond Hill.

A partnership exists with the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, under the umbrella name Mackenzie Health and the names were chosen due to both locations being just eight kilometres apart on Major Mackenzie Drive.

The name Mackenzie is also a nod to the proud history of the area, to local First World War hero and former politician Addison Mackenzie and three Canadian prime ministers sharing the name Mackenzie.

Mr. Stationwala said town and hospital

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staff were “pumped” for the rebranding.

“That’s the most important opinion.

Because it’s our staff who make the difference to so many each day and we want them to approve,” he added.

Councillor Lynn Foster likes the new name and logo.

“I think it’s a really good moniker, considering we are all under the same umbrella,” she said.

Being under one provider will mean better health care for residents of Richmond Hill and Vaughan, since two locations can offer twice as many services, Ms Foster said.

Excellent community health care and ensuring access to it is the main goal, said Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow. “Luckily, See MACKENZIE, page 3.

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Down with the old signs and up with the new ones.

Workers from QC Signworks Inc. were seen taking down signs for York Central Hospital Thursday and replacing them with the new Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital name and logo, hours after the official name change announcement.

we get a head start, building on almost 50 years as the York Central Hospital.”

Residents outside the hospital Thursday were surprised by the name change, offering mixed reviews.

“When it’s two hospitals near the same area and they are partners, the name makes sense,” said Mariam Marshahi. “The new logo is nice, but I like the old one better.”

Levi Frias said he would have changed the name to Richmond Hill General Hospital.

“I guess Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital will make it easy to find for people; though in that case, they should have named it Richmond Hill Major Mackenzie Drive Hospital,” he added.

With the new name in place, funding still needs to come through to the hospital for a permanent MRI machine.

In April, 2011, the hospital applied to the province for a $100-million expansion, which would see a new tower and operating rooms and increased capacity for Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.

Funding for the Vaughan hospital was approved by the province in February, but Mr. Stationwala is still waiting to hear about the hospital expansion.

“We will keep advocating for it and, in the meantime, we keep moving forward, such as our (temporary) MRI trailer and fundraising $5 million for a permanent machine.”

The new Mackenzie Health logo is a stick person in paint strokes, with an M for Mackenzie forming the torso, an H forming the legs and a dot above the M, to give the logo its human head.

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Vaughan residents mostly favourable From yorkregion.com posting: “ConcernedOne” I’m sorry but that’s a dumb name. They should have had some kind of public vote. And WHY would they even THINK of renaming York Central Hospital?? It’s been named that for YEARS.... It’s gonna be just like SkyDome.. no one will call it by its new name anyway!

At the first of two unveiling ceremonies Thursday for the new hospital name and logo, hospital CEO Altaf Stationwala (at left) showed off the new Mackenzie Health logo and was wearing a nametag bearing the new facility name, as well. He shook hands with Vaughan MPP Greg Sorbara (above) as Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi and other local and regional officials applaud the new brand.

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Marlene Giambattista quite likes the newly revealed logo for the future Vaughan hospital and she’s OK with the name, too.

“I like to paint and to me it looks like a person walking through life,” the Maple resident said.

The branding was unveiled Thursday morning during a special ceremony at Vaughan city hall that was attended by more than 125 people including MPP Greg Sorbara, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and York Region Chairperson Bill Fisch as well as several hospital board members and hospital foundation representatives.

Ms Giambattista thinks the name makes perfect sense given the location of the hospitals and the fact it links them together. And she’s not alone.

Mukesh Sharma believes it’s a good moniker given that it references the location of both hospitals and connects them under one brand name.

He was a little critical of the new artwork, though.

“The logo looks good to me, but it could use more energy,” said the longtime Concord resident.

Mimma Helus, meanwhile, isn’t crazy about the name, but she is a fan of the logo.

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Residents offer ideas on civic lands

The outlined lands south of Major Mackenzie Drive running on both sides of Yonge Street are within the town’s civic precinct, with town-owned lands in orange, where the central library and wave pool sit.

Your ideas are sought at upcoming consultations.

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How about a clock tower, town hall building or maybe a water feature? What would you like to see at the corner of Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive?

A design forum on our civic centre lands — a “civic precinct charrette� — was held at the McConaghy Seniors Centre Wednesday.

The consultation process for the town-owned lands at the southwest corner of Yonge and Major Mackenzie has been ongoing, but this was the first step in fine-tuning the process.

About 25 people took part in the day-long workshop, which included a walk around the site, which currently houses the Richmond Hill Central Library, Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre, tennis courts and a small skate park.

A less formal evening session gathering residents’ input was also held.

The area has long been considered as the site for a new town hall, but the civic precinct isn’t solely for civic buildings; it’s also envisaged as a recreation area where residents and families can meet.

Mayor Dave Barrow attended the consultation and said he’s getting a good sense of how people want the site to look. “People want to add many things, but we are also seeing respect for the existing landscape and that’s important; it’s not like we have unlimited acres to play with,� said Mr. Barrow. “We’re trying to get right down to individual trees and paths. With big projects like this, the small details are still important, like trees to create shade. That was something we missed when we designed Richmond Green (opened in 1985) ... not much shade up there,� he added.

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groups of residents, led by urban architects from The Planning Partnership design firm.

Rick Merrill presented on behalf of one group and suggested the town trade maple trees and plant cherry trees from its sister city, Shijiazhuang, China.

Trees were also an important consideration among residents in the second group, presented by Wai Ying Di Giorgio.

While the town-owned lands are split horizontally by Hopkins Street, Ms Di Giorgio’s group framed the importance of maintaining a sense of connectivity between the two pieces of land, separated by Hopkins and surrounded by current and future condominium development.

Ms Di Giorgio suggested facilities could be connected by a corridor of trees, starting at the corner of Yonge and Major Mackenzie, running southwest to the other corner of the property at Harding Boulevard.

While the busy intersection of Yonge and Major Mackenzie is a focal point and will serve as an unofficial main entrance to the precinct, Ms Di Giorgio also explained the importance of providing other recognizable entrances to the precinct, where it opens up to residential neighbourhoods.

A clock tower at the corner of Yonge and Major Mackenzie, a basketball court, which can be turned into a skating rink, an expanded skate park, resident seating around a waterfall, statues and other low-rise town/community buildings were suggested features by residents.

If you missed the formal charrette, you can still have your say. A consultation booth with town staff will be sest up at the Central Library Monday from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Staff will also be available for consultation Thursday at Hillcrest Mall from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.

bra and Shakespeare, but we never use those in life,” he said. “We’re not taught basic investment knowledge or how to get a mortgage. We’re not taught what to do with extra money from our paycheque. Anyone can do what I’ve done.”

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Playing the stocks is more than a get-rich-quick idea.

For Derek Foster, one of Canada’s youngest retirees, investing in the stock market is more about establishing a lasting income.

The father of five retired at 34 after spending his 20s backpacking across Europe, Australia and New Zealand. His investing approach allowed him to become a millionaire in his 30s.

“It is about simple investing,” he said. “It is not about getting a bunch of stocks for $10 and turning around to sell it at $100. A lot of people lose money that way.”

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Colgate has handed out uninterrupted dividends to shareholders for more than a century, he said.

It is that dividend that gets reinvested.

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Re: Richmond Hill could be biggest town or newest city, June 16.

Concerning the status of Richmond Hill, I see no value — or, indeed, need — to alter our status from town to city.

There is no requirement for us to follow the example of Markham or any other “large” town in the province.

We moved from the town of Oakville and found Richmond Hill to be an excellent example of a working town.

I say no to change for the simple sake of change.

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MPP’s comments on eye surgery misleading Re: Markham eye surgeon sounds alarm on OHIP cuts, yorkregion.com.

Oak Ridges-Markham MPP Helena Jaczek’s explanation for the fee cuts imposed on Ontario patients is misleading, if not blatantly incorrect.

Dr. Jaczek claims cataract surgeries “used to take two hours and now take 15 minutes”.

This reasoning is clearly not relevant as cataract surgery has not taken two hours to complete since before the year 1900.

Twenty years ago, the surgery took approximately 40 minutes; it now takes an average of 30 minutes.

In response to these reduced surgery times, ophthalmologists have voluntarily reduced fees for this procedure twice in the past three years.

In addition, Dr. Jaczek claims it makes sense for OHIP to now only

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street stinks, but I don’t think she or many other councillors have been here in years and I welcome them to come visit.

However, I have been to town council meetings and I know what stinks.

No need to become city

As a resident of Ward 2, I would like to tell Councillor Carmine Perrelli that he does not represent my interests.

My interests are in having a councillor who acts in a manner appropriate to his elected and paid position.

That includes working through disagreements at council meetings and not walking out, not grandstanding and not looking for opportunities to create divisions on council.

Regional Councillor Brenda Hogg is correct, development in this town affects us all.

Thus, all members of council and appropriate town staff must be invited to councillor-held resident meetings if they concern development applications that could impact regional infrastructure and transit.

How could anyone possibly disagree with that?

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cover optical coherence tomography (OCT) testing four times a year.

As doctors who see thousands of patients suffering from vision loss annually, we know from the Canadian and American guidelines for the treatment of this condition that patients with macular degeneration and other blinding conditions require OCT testing monthly to monitor and prevent the progression of irreversible vision loss.

Dr. Jaczek also justifies massive cuts to anesthesia services because the government felt doctors “have all the training to do local anesthesia”.

Eye physicians performing surgery can’t also be expected to act as anesthetists.

In addition to the fact cataract surgery requires the full attention of the surgeon, anesthesia is a completely different field of medicine with a skill set all its own. Asking the eye surgeon to do both tasks sounds like a great Monty Python skit but it’s bad medicine.

We urge Dr. Jaczek to meet directly with ophthalmologists in her riding to gain a better understanding of the facts and how the government’s dangerous cuts will put Ontario patients at risk.

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Something stinks and it’s not our neighbourhood Re: Change should be welcome, editorial, May 17.

So, are our custom-built homes substandard because they are 30 years old or because we don’t have services?

The neighbourhood has requested services (water) since 2003 and has never been given a cost-effective or timely plan to bring in these services.

We didn’t ask for “free” water, but the fact Councillor Lynn Foster has called us unsanitary would make you think her No. 1 concern should be making sure we, the tax-paying residents in her ward, have clean drinking water.

Instead she tells us our neighbourhood will be a mirror of the neighbourhoods that have been built around us.

And by “welcoming” the developers we have with the thousands of homes that have been built to the north, south, west and now east of our neighbourhood, what the editorial really means is bulldoze the homes, cut down all the trees and replace them with hundreds of homes.

With all this construction, are you going to tell us it doesn’t affect the water table from which our wells draw?

So now we have to come up with $8 million if we want services. Really?

This is the level of “service” Ms Foster is providing in her ward?

Ms Foster says something on our

Behind the smoke and mirrors of the Minister of Health villifying Ontario’s doctors, there is the hidden story of the bigger changes to come.

This isn’t a simple cost savings measure as the government would have you believe, but a fundamental restructuring of our health care system.

In an exercise in bureaucratic activism, the government is shutting out frontline health care workers from the decision-making process similar to other “Dalton knows best” scenarios we have seen.

Already, due to negative incentives by the ministry, we are seeing anesthetists reassess if they will provide sedation for cataract surgeries.

Cardiology patients are being sent back to their family doctors instead of being further investigated.

Family doctors are being penalized for referring patients for lower back pain investigations.

For the year 2014, the government has proposed having radiologists bid competitively for contracts. Who wants to have their CT scan or mammogram diagnosed by the lowest bidder? Any takers? I didn’t think so.

This concept of competitive bidding will likely extend to all physician groups.

Why have your kidney tumor taken out for $2,000 when someone can do it for half the price? Maybe you can get a two for one?

The public is also unaware of the sharp decreases in funding to radiology clinics, which provide more than half of x-rays, mammograms and ultrasound scans to the people of Ontario.

Most are barely a break-even venture and many lose money.

By decreasing funding, Health Minister Deb Matthews is effectively shutting down the clinics and therefore reducing access to imaging.

All of this amounts to a barrier in timely access to health care in the name of cost reduction.

Yes, we need to cut costs. However, it is the doctors and nurses of Ontario who, if listened to, could find the most appropriate ways to cut waste.

We are all willing to do our part to reduce the financial burden of health care on the taxpayer, but it must be done in a more thoughtful manner.

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Bayview donates 1.5 lbs of hair It was a group haircut at school for a good cause.

Bayview Secondary School students held a hair donation event June 8 called Locks of Kindness, involving both students and teachers donating their hair, having their hair trimmed or completely shaved off.

All hair donations, adding up to one and a half pounds, were sent to the Canadian Cancer Society through the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program. The aim was not only to obtain hair donations, but also to raise awareness in the school community about the need for hair donations.

It was organized by Grade 12 students Ariel Hoffman and Carolyn Tan, under the supervision of teachers Dwight Stewart and Katie Hamilton.

“With friends and family who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments, I was extremely motivated to organize this event and help collect hair donations from which hair prostheses can be made,” said Ms Hoffman.

“Wigs made from real hair can greatly improve the self-esteem of those experiencing hair losses,” said Ms Tan. “Growing out our hair and cutting it seems like a simple task, but it means the world to the people on the receiving end, especially during such a difficult time.”

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Healthy feet are the first step toward a healthy body Feet are the foundation to the entire body. Just as a building’s structural integrity depends on a solid foundation, the body’s health is largely dependent upon the health of the feet. Foot deformities, infections and injuries not only limit mobility, but detrimentally affect the knees, hips and other parts of the body. Foot problems can decrease your ability to enjoy many of life’s activities.

Fortunately, many foot problems can be easily prevented or treated by using properly fitted therapeutic/orthopedic footwear, custom foot orthotics or through the use of other foot care products and services. Walk’N Comfort’s Chiropodists (regulated foot specialists) can help you to uncover the causes of your foot problems and determine the best solution for you. The Chiropodist completes a detailed evaluation of the feet, they would determine

if an orthotic is medically necessary. Once it is determined that an orthotic would be beneficial, the patient chooses whether they want to proceed and have them made. Once the decision is made to move forward, a 3-D cast is taken of the foot.

Walk’N Comfort has a state of the art casting, molding and fabrication system that is exclusive to their clinic. Each location has an on-site modification lab that allows for adjustments to be made to footwear and orthotics if needed. In addition to our medical footcare services we also carry a large selection of comfort footwear for your everyday needs.

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V!VA Thornhill Woods Retirement Community: prepare to be wowed.

V!VA Thornhill Woods is a new rental retirement community with a truly inspiring approach to retirement living in the heart of Vaughan.

Canadian owned and operated, V!VA Thornhill Woods is slated to open this winter, offering 134 spacious independent and assisted living suites ranging in size from studio to two bedroom layouts. Suites feature a kitchenette, large walkin closets for extra storage, and emergency callbuttons for safety.

Community Members will enjoy three freshly prepared, healthy delicious meals daily, including Jewish-style cuisine options and organic ingredients from the on-site Victory Garden. Community Members can host a meal with family and friends in the intimate private dining room.

Innovative on-site amenities include a bistrostyle café, fully-licensed pub, cinema-style movie theatre and wellness spa featuring an indoor heated saltwater pool.

V!VA Thornhill Woods’ unrivaled location (on Bathurst north of Rutherford) is directly across from the Lebovic Community Campus - home to the new Schwartz/Reisman JCC and Mt. Sinai Health Centre.

To schedule a tour of V!VA Thornhill Woods’ Presentation Centre, call 416-207-0880 or visit www.vivalife.ca.

The Presentation Centre is located at the northwest corner of Bathurst Street and Lebovic Campus Drive next to the V!VA Thornhill Woods construction site.

Become. Go beyond.

Discovery Day Camp

TMS School delivers a seamless, internationally-acclaimed educational experience designed to inspire and challenge students to discover the best of who they are and to achieve their full potential. Internationally recognized since 1961, TMS is a not-for-profit flagship Montessori school for students from age 18 months to Grade 6, and an International Baccalaureate World School for students from Grade 7 to Grade 12. Our program focuses on much more than simply mastering basic skills and knowledge. Our students develop fully in academics, arts, athletics and citizenship. Starting at 18 months of age, we help students to help themselves.

Our students develop the confidence and higher level thinking skills necessary to make the most of whatever challenge they encounter. Students practise addressing difficult, real-life issues for which no single correct answer exists. In high school, each student’s learning is globally benchmarked against others in our IB program. At all ages, our students learn to take action to make positive differences in the school, the community and the world. We have excellent Lower and Upper School facilities. To learn more visit us at www.tmsschool.ca or call 905.889.6882 Ext. 230 to arrange for a tour. The Bayview Campus and Elgin Mills Campus are located in Richmond Hill, ON. TMS School is accredited by IB, CAIS, CIS and CCMA.

Discovery Day Camp offers your child a hero’s journey with endless opportunities for exploration, in a world of creativity, culture and socialization. Discovery Day Camp creates a sense of wonder and joy through activities that have meaning and purpose. Our activities are designed to contribute to the development of character in children ages 3 to 15 who will make a positive contribution to our global community.

Day camp program hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with extended care hours available for an additional fee from 7:30 am until 8:30 am and from 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm Digital Photography, Robotics, Science Exploration, Dance, and Beach Volleyball!

Discovery Day Camp also offers young adolescents (ages 13 to 15) a Staff-in-Training (SIT) program designed for leadership development! These are just a few of the many programs!

Discovery Day Camp is centrally located in Richmond Hill at 8569 Bayview Avenue.

To learn more about our March and Summer Camps visit www.discoveryday.ca.

Our amazing camp is connected to an internationally recognized school TMS (www.tmschools.ca).

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Vaughan’s Newest Rental Retirement Community

It’s easy to enjoy fine dining when you’re among friends.

Say hello to V!VA Thornhill Woods, an entirely new all-inclusive rental retirement community in the heart of Vaughan. With three freshly prepared V!VAlicious meals included daily, we guarantee you’ll be asking for seconds! Take a seat at our inviting dining room, enjoy a coffee and muffin in our Perks!

Café, or savour a relaxing drink at Pints! Pub. Every one of V!VA Thornhill Woods’ dining destinations will tempt your taste buds with food that is as fresh and delicious as it is nutritious.

Book your tour today!

Presentation Centre & Model Suite 9810 Bathurst Street, Vaughan, Ontario Call 416.207.0880 or visit www.vivalife.ca

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Richmond Hill Soccer Club

Richmond Hill Soccer Club A volunteer organization, the Richmond Hill Soccer Club has served the Richmond Hill community since 1968. With over 7,000 registered players, the RHSC is York Region’s largest soccer club. Year-round programs from ages 4 to adult means the RHSC has a program for everyone! New players are always welcome at any age.

Operating under the direction of a volunteer board of directors the mission of the Richmond Hill Soccer Club is to provide an opportunity for any person in the Town of Richmond Hill to play organized soccer at recreational and competitive levels, and to assist all participants in reaching their potential.

Since 1968 the Richmond Hill Soccer Club has offered a full range of soccer programs to the Richmond Hill community in a fun, safe environment. Join the #1 youth sport in Canada and discover why soccer truly is the sport for everyone!

In addition to operating a thriving year-round house league and competitive program the RHSC provides ongoing development programs for players, coaches and referees. Our programs include Youth Outdoor House League, Outdoor PreSeason Academy, Raiders Development Program, indoor soccer, summer camps, Raiders rep competitive program, and adult soccer for men and women.

The Club offers an annual Richmond Hill Soccer Club Memorial Scholarship Fund available for any individual graduating from high school who has played with the Richmond Hill Soccer Club.

A proud Character Community Organization the RHSC boasts numerous local, national and international achievements and consistently produces championship teams at all levels.

Best of Retirement Living Oak Ridges Retirement Community gives vibrant senior living a whole new meaning. You can feel the warmth and vibrancy right when you enter. Its retirement the way you have always dreamed.

Our friendly and caring staff believes in going the extra mile to make each day a great day. It’s almost as if they were hand selected to offer a worry-free community atmosphere. You have to be there to experience it!

With a doctor on site and nursing staff 24hrs a day you can truly retire effortlessly.

Why not come and experience our luxurious amenities and activities, such as our elegant Bellagio dining room, Windham Café, The Sunset Pub, Vitality Salon and Spa, botanical garden, saltwater

pool, fitness center and chapel just to name a few.

Enjoy watching a movie? Come experience our Pantheon Theatre with your friends and neighbors.

Rather go for a walk? Not a problem, you can go out to the Court Yard and stroll through the gardens.

There is even a children’s playground for visits with the grandkids.

Situated in picturesque Oak Ridges, it features stunning architecture and 129 suite designs including studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two bedroom units.

To experience Vibrant Seniors Living visit us today to see how Oak Ridge’s Retirement Community had you in mind! For Rental information call 905-773-4220 or go to www. OakRidgesRetirement.com.

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Your worry-free retirement lifestyle starts here!

Life is so much better with a little more get-up-and-go! So if you want more out of every day, with more vitality and spring to your step, then chose a Retirement Community devoted to helping you bring positive energy to all that you do. At Oak Ridges Retirement Community, discover vibrant seniors living with fine cuisine, an all-inclusive lifestyle and a comprehensive program of activities and services including CLUBfit – designed specifically for seniors.

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The residence’s beautiful lobby and bright spacious lounges provides a welcoming ambiance, and the elegant dining room evokes a sense of warmth and comfort. Richmond Hill Retirement Residence offers its residents a comfortable, luxurious home environment with the choice of an independent or full service lifestyle. Conveniently located at 70 Bernard Avenue, just east of Yonge Street and one light north of Elgin Mills Road, it’s close to all amenities including shopping, restaurants, entertainment and public transit.

Owned and managed by Diversicare Canada, Richmond Hill Retirement Residence is one of the first retirement residences to participate in the Optimal Retirement Care

Solutions – Nurse Practitioner Program. In addition to the residence’s healthcare staff and visiting physician, a nurse practitioner will be available onsite to meet with residents to discuss their healthcare concerns. This added service will provide families with peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are professionally cared for in a safe and secure environment. Richmond Hill Retirement Residence also has a multi-sensory brain stimulation program call BrainGym® and More, designed to help improve memory, concentration, enhance cognition, improve balance and concentration. This exclusive program is offered only at Diversicare residences.

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Find Your Pilates Body.

Seniors make up the fastest growing age group in Canada; this has resulted in an increased demand for quality care and accommodation for seniors. That’s why it’s great that seniors and their families in York Region have this new option to meet their needs. The choice is yours – isn’t it time to discover this amazing residence?

Tours are available 7 days a week.

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When we developed our system of teaching our main goal was to offer Pilates in a small, intimate group setting with a focus on progressing the exercise.

Moving our clients from one level to the next and being able to guide them through more challenging movements as their bodies became stronger and more flexible.

We quickly realized that our innovative approach to progressive Pilates was unique and instrumental in growing the studio’s culture as a friendly and approachable atmosphere. One that is inclusive rather than exclusive; encouraging rather than competitive.

With exercise and a sense of belonging both contributing to our well-being, it is with great pride that we continue to connect people through the exercises. I suppose we will never tire of making the connections between the mind and body and between each other, it is what makes us the Best in Richmond Hill.

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MAPLE ROOFING SUPPLIES is a family operated business that first opened its doors in 1989. After 23 years of business MAPLE ROOFING SUPPLIES is still servicing original customers. MAPLE ROOFING SUPPLIES is open 11 hours a day Monday to Friday, and half a day on Saturdays. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and there is always a fresh pot of coffee waiting for you. Along with competitive pricing, there is a wide variety of roofing products and accessories in stock, however MAPLE ROOFING SUPPLIES can fulfill special customized orders of product as well. There is also a metal shop where customized metal flashings can be made. Servicing the Greater Toronto Area, MAPLE ROOFING SUPPLIES provides exceptional delivery service and if possible will ship your order the very same day.

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Wilson Niblett in the Community The Best of Richmond Hill, is your guide to the community's unique local businesses, showcasing their services, products, and people! To find out more, give our marketing representatives a call today at 905-943-6095

Han’s Taekwondo Academy What makes a school great is the instructor. That’s why Han’s Taekwondo Academy is one of the best martial arts schools in Richmond Hill. Master Han who is a 6th Dan true Korean Master, has an amazing ability to connect with his students of all ages, and with his excellent teaching skills, he radiates his love for Olympic style taekwondo and passion for teaching Master Han offers classes to every student at every belt level for 6 days a week in order to encourage them to train as many times as possible since he believes the key to success is to practice.

In his Toddler Program (for ages 4 and 5), he will improve children’s discipline, focus and concentration as well as their listening and motor skills. His Junior Program focuses on developing self-discipline and self respect as well as increasing confidence and motivation. Younger students will be able to overcome peer pressure and build positive attitudes. At the same time, students will enjoy the physical fitness in a friendly environment.

The Adult Program is specifically designed for all men and women to improve physical strength and endurance, enhance agility and fitness, learn self-defense skills and achieve their personal goals such as losing weight.

His Olympic Class is a competitive program for those students who are capable of becoming the next Olympic Champion.

This program will even challenge individuals with the highest level of cardiovascular and muscle endurance. They will learn not only the advanced completive Taekwondo techniques but also total self-discipline and self-control.

Summer, Winter and March Break Camps are also available.

For a great learning experience of Taekwondo, come and try Master Han’s classes and see it for yourself!

Over the years, Wilson Niblett has always taken great pride in being an integral part of the York Region. We believe in the spirit of community and support York Central Hospital, several local charities and many community events.

We believe in teamwork and a customer focused approach to everything we do, to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Our experienced staff has a deep love of vehicles and as Canada’s #1 Corvette dealer, many of them are very involved in the car hobby and motorsports. We have been embracing changes in the automotive industry for over five decades and during this time and are now very excited about the new vehicle technology that is found in GM vehicles now. This is a long term passion and commitment to serving our community.

We offer a wide selection of constantly evolving new vehicles, Optimum used vehicles, leasing, service, parts and collision repairs. Our modern automotive centre reflects the best in automotive retailing, encompassing some 29,600 sq. ft. of space, including a 10-vehicle indoor showroom, convenient Drive-Through service and Express Service bays, and a comfortable customer lounge, complete with Big Screen TV, fireplace, café and Internet connectivity. The “green” environmentally-friendly design helps ensure the conservative use of natural light, clean air, recycling and low energy consumption.

We will continue to drive our community forward.

Wilson Niblett Motors 10675 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill 905-884-0991

Logart - Manufacturers of Quality Custom Kitchen Cabinetry, Wall Units and Renovation Specialists Logart is proud to have served Richmond Hill / GTA for 16 years. Their attention to detail, functionality and an uncompromising use of quality materials display their outstanding designs to perfection. Their ability to design, manufacture, and install is equaled by their skill as renovation specialists.

One visit to their showroom / Factory will convince you that they can provide you with the renovations of your dreams.

They have a comprehensive line of kitchen styles and designs.

One meeting with Gerry or Manny will convince you of their attention to detail and knowledge of classic, lasting designs.

Whether it’s a kitchen, wall unit or other renovation, give Logart an opportunity to make your wishes come true.

To book your consultation please call 905-709-2722. Visit their showroom; they’re located at 73 Doncaster Ave. You can also visit their website at www.Logart.ca

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Mini-Skool ‘A Child’s Place’ At Mini-Skool ‘A Child’s Place’, we create laughter, love and learning by providing quality child care for today’s families and tomorrow’s futures. Mini-Skool stands out from the rest due to our outstanding educational programs. We provide Child Care for infants’ right up to senior kindergarten.

We also have a new clubhouse school age program for before and after school as well as Winter break, March break and summer camps for school age children. We have added drama, science, visual arts and woodworking to our current program.

We also have nursery school program for those stay at home moms that only need part time care. We have recently started a new infant program that includes Infant Sign Language and Baby Can Read. We also have a new two’s program that focuses on pencil and scissor control as well as multi sensory learning.

Our three year old program focuses on language, math skills, preschool concepts and computers. It is an excellent preparation for our JK and SK programs. Our JK and SK programs are an outstanding preparation for Grade one and include phonics, math works, French and computers.

Our centers have large bright classrooms and large outdoor playgrounds. All of our meals are made and served on our premises by our fantastic cook!

Come in and meet our wonderful directors and staff!

Visit our website at www.mini-skool.ca and see why we have been around for over 40 years!

Costas Menegakis, MP As your Member of Parliament, Costas Menegakis is devoted to serving his constituents in the electoral district of Richmond Hill*. His office is always available to help residents who require assistance in dealing with any federal government department, agency or crown corporation. Your Member of Parliament also provides information regarding federal government programs such as those associated with Immigration Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, Employment Insurance, Canadian Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement.

Costas Menegakis’ office is pleased to provide a number of constituency services including: celebratory greetings for special milestones such as a significant birthdays or anniversaries, certificates of achievement, Canadian pins for special visitors or trips abroad, attendance at community events or arranging tickets for Question Period, should you decide to visit Ottawa when Parliament is in session.

Costas is committed to being your strong voice in the House of Commons and always welcomes your suggestions and comments. The professional team at the office of Costas Menegakis stands ready to serve, anytime. *The Richmond Hill Electoral District encompasses the southern portion of Richmond Hill and follows municipal boundaries north to Gamble Road, on the west side of Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road East, on the east side of Yonge Street.

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They will have the chance to explore many opportunities, make life changing goals and make a difference in the community.

More info on our website www.mini-skool.ca Now registering for our 3s program!

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Whether it’s our scrumptious crepes, our delicious French toast, mountains of fresh fruit or our defining egg dishes, you’ll find something to delight your taste buds!

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A contractor convicted of unfair business practices in Richmond Hill has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and 12 months probation.

GTA contractor Charlesworth Carter was sentenced to jail time in Provincial Offences Court June 6 for violating Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act on four counts.

Mr. Carter was convicted of engaging in an unfair practice when, while operating as C.K. Carter Kitchen & Bath Renovation, he accepted a deposit totalling $4,000 from an Etobicoke consumer to do home renovation work.

Ministry officials say he failed to provide any services or materials related to this work.

He was also convicted of failing to refund the consumer’s deposit monies after the consumer exercised her lawful right to cancel the agreement and failing to provide the consumer with a written agreement that adequately set out the terms of the contract and the consumer’s rights.

The court described Mr. Carter’s behaviour as predatory and having demonstrated no interest in or intention of completing the work.

He has a history of convictions for unfair business practices and failing to comply with the terms of probation.

In March 2007, he was convicted in a Whitby-area case of three counts contrary to the Consumer Protection Act for: making deceptive representations that amounted to engaging in an unfair practice; failing to provide an adequate agreement to the consumer and fail-

ing to refund the consumer’s deposit monies when the agreement was cancelled.

At that time, he was sentenced to 35 days in jail and 12 months of probation and a condition to pay restitution of $6,000.

In December 2009, he was convicted of failing to comply with that probation order and was sentenced to another 20 days imprisonment and further probation.

In May 2005, Mr. Carter was convicted in Richmond Hill under the Business Practices Act for engaging in an unfair practice and sentenced to a fine of $3,000 and 12 months probation.

He failed to comply with probation when he failed to pay restitution and was convicted again in December 2007.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mr. Carter, as the Ministry of Consumer Services seeks further incarceration of Mr. Carter in July, when he is to attend court before a Justice of the Peace for sentencing on another breach of his probation for non-payment of restitution.

Consumers are reminded to check the Ministry of Consumer Services’ Consumer Beware List at www.ontario.ca/consumerbeware before doing business with a company in Ontario.

The list allows consumers to check the track record of a company based on consumer complaints received, any actions taken, charges laid and/or convictions pursued by the ministry.

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REVISED ROUTES & SCHEDULES > Viva – blue, blue “A”, purple, pink > 1 – Highway 7 > 4 – Major Mackenzie > 23 – Thornhill Woods > 81 – Inspiration > 82 – Valleymede-Spadina > 83/83A – Trench > 84A/84C – Oak Ridges > 85/85A – Rutherford-16th Avenue > 86 – Newkirk > 87 – Langstaff-Maple > 90 – Leslie > 91/91A – Bayview > 98 – Yonge > 98E – Yonge Limited Express > 99 – Yonge

2012 > 242 – North Richvale GO Shuttle > 760 – Vaughan Mills/Wonderland HIGH SCHOOL SERVICES All High School Specials (400 series) and route diversions to schools will be suspended for the summer and will resume with the start of the new school year.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Canada Day – Sunday, July 1 (observed Monday, July 2) Civic Day – Monday, August 6 Sunday/Holiday service for all YRT/Viva services and contracted TTC routes operating in York Region.

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A contractor convicted of unfair business practices in Richmond Hill has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and 12 months probation.

GTA contractor Charlesworth Carter was sentenced to jail time in Provincial Offences Court June 6 for violating Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act on four counts.

Mr. Carter was convicted of engaging in an unfair practice when, while operating as C.K. Carter Kitchen & Bath Renovation, he accepted a deposit totalling $4,000 from an Etobicoke consumer to do home renovation work.

Ministry officials say he failed to provide any services or materials related to this work.

He was also convicted of failing to refund the consumer’s deposit monies after the consumer exercised her lawful right to cancel the agreement and failing to provide the consumer with a written agreement that adequately set out the terms of the contract and the consumer’s rights.

The court described Mr. Carter’s behaviour as predatory and having demonstrated no interest in or intention of completing the work.

He has a history of convictions for unfair business practices and failing to comply with the terms of probation.

In March 2007, he was convicted in a Whitby-area case of three counts contrary to the Consumer Protection Act for: making deceptive representations that amounted to engaging in an unfair practice; failing to provide an adequate agreement to the consumer and fail-

ing to refund the consumer’s deposit monies when the agreement was cancelled.

At that time, he was sentenced to 35 days in jail and 12 months of probation and a condition to pay restitution of $6,000.

In December 2009, he was convicted of failing to comply with that probation order and was sentenced to another 20 days imprisonment and further probation.

In May 2005, Mr. Carter was convicted in Richmond Hill under the Business Practices Act for engaging in an unfair practice and sentenced to a fine of $3,000 and 12 months probation.

He failed to comply with probation when he failed to pay restitution and was convicted again in December 2007.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mr. Carter, as the Ministry of Consumer Services seeks further incarceration of Mr. Carter in July, when he is to attend court before a Justice of the Peace for sentencing on another breach of his probation for non-payment of restitution.

Consumers are reminded to check the Ministry of Consumer Services’ Consumer Beware List at www.ontario.ca/consumerbeware before doing business with a company in Ontario.

The list allows consumers to check the track record of a company based on consumer complaints received, any actions taken, charges laid and/or convictions pursued by the ministry.

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Contractor sentenced to jail time

EFFECTIVE

JULY 1,

Richmond Hill Effective July 1, YRT / Viva is adjusting select bus services operating in the Town of Richmond Hill.

REVISED ROUTES & SCHEDULES > Viva – blue, blue “A”, purple, pink > 1 – Highway 7 > 4 – Major Mackenzie > 23 – Thornhill Woods > 81 – Inspiration > 82 – Valleymede-Spadina > 83/83A – Trench > 84A/84C – Oak Ridges > 85/85A – Rutherford-16th Avenue > 86 – Newkirk > 87 – Langstaff-Maple > 90 – Leslie > 91/91A – Bayview > 98 – Yonge > 98E – Yonge Limited Express > 99 – Yonge

2012 > 242 – North Richvale GO Shuttle > 760 – Vaughan Mills/Wonderland HIGH SCHOOL SERVICES All High School Specials (400 series) and route diversions to schools will be suspended for the summer and will resume with the start of the new school year.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Canada Day – Sunday, July 1 (observed Monday, July 2) Civic Day – Monday, August 6 Sunday/Holiday service for all YRT/Viva services and contracted TTC routes operating in York Region.

Visit yrt.ca for complete details or call 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978) to speak with a Customer Service Representative.

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EDUCATION

York school boards offer more high school majors

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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

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

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

The programs allow students to earn industry certifications, such as first aid and CPR, and gain hands-

on experience with employers.

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

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

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

to demand.

The public board is leading the pack when it comes to the expanding the program, school-work transition consultant Steve Poste said, adding York Region public high schools submitted the maximum number of proposals for new programs this year.

“Students get to do a lot of neat things in these programs,” he said.

“The demand is there, so we are trying to give our students the most options.”

The public board had 900 students enrolled in specialist programs this year. Next year, it hopes to bump that number to 1,600 to reach its goal of having 10 per cent of its

Grade 11 and 12 students enrolled in the program by October.

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

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

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

MORE CHOICES York boards will add the following programs this fall: Arts and culture — Aurora Business — Bayview Secondary and Richmond Green in Richmond Hill, plus others Construction — Aurora, Dr. John M. Denison, Huron Heights, Markham District Environment — Dr. John M. Denison, Milliken Mills Health and wellness — Alexander Mackenzie in Richmond Hill plus others Information and communications technology — St. Theresa of Lisieux in Richmond Hill Transportation — Aurora, Huron Heights, Stouffville District, Thornlea For more, visit edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/SHSM.asp

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Richmond Hill resident Stephanie Derry has been selected as one of several valedictorians for Seneca College.

A graduate of the creative advertising program, she will be speaking for graduates at the convocation taking place Tuesday morning, June 26 at the Newnham Campus on Finch Avenue East in Toronto.

When Ms Derry was studying dramatic arts and communication

studies at the University of Windsor, she often heard about the negative side of advertising but never felt that way about the industry.

In fact, now 27, she worked in sales for a while before deciding advertising was the career for her and enrolling in Seneca’s creative advertising program.

“When I was researching the different options out there, once I found Seneca’s program I didn’t

want to go anywhere else,” she said.

“I have loved how creative it is.”

Her own creativity must have come shining through, because she was hired as the manager of marketing and strategic alliance for the software company SyncBASE immediately upon completing the program.

She is now taking an accounting course at Seneca part-time to continue her education.

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Richmond Hill golfer enjoying breakthrough

BY DAVID LI

As far back as his high school days at Bayview Secondary, most people who watched Taylor Pendrith on the golf course were impressed by his ability to drive the ball.

Today, as a sophomore at Kent State University, Pendrith is still impressing with his long drives, but is also developing an all-around game which has earned him distinction as one of Canada’s top amateurs.

Another former Bayview Secondary student impressed by Pendrith’s driving distance is current LPGA rookie, Rebecca Lee-Bentham.

“He hits it far,” recalled Lee-Bentham, who used to practise at the same golf course as Pendrith during their high school years. “Taylor is just a gifted athlete,” Lee-Bentham added. “He used to play other sports and was good at all of them.”

Pendrith had a number of interests growing up, but shortly after taking up golf at age 11, he found his passion.

“I used to play hockey and baseball,” recalled Pendrith, 20. “But with golf, I like how it’s an individual sport and when you’re out there, you can’t rely on anyone else but yourself.”

He is thankful for the support of his older sister, Jennifer, who he credits for starting him out in the game, and parents Darrell and Jill.

“They’ve paid for tournaments and hotels and have always been very supportive of my choices, even when I was playing hockey and baseball,” he said.

After graduating from high school, Pendrith accepted a scholarship offer from Kent State in Ohio.

“I chose Kent State because of the program’s history,” Pendrith explained. “It has a topnotch facility. It’s located in a relatively small town and the weather is similar to Ontario’s, so I felt right at home.”

The 6-foot, 1-inch Richmond Hill native also points out that one of his biggest motivations in selecting Kent State was to play for legendary coach, Herb Page.

“Coach Page is a great coach. He is a really competitive person and I admire his determination and will,” said Pendrith. “He really wants me to be the best I can be.”

According to Page, a Markham native who

me a lot with my thinking process and because of that I’m more consistent on my four- to sixfoot putts.”

Currently ranked by Golf Canada as one of the top 10 amateurs in the country, the Richmond Hill golfer hopes to carry the momentum from his strong play into the summer.

“I plan to play six or seven tournaments this summer and one of my big goals would be to qualify for the U.S. Amateur,” he said.

Another key tournament circled on his calendar is the Ontario Amateur, to be held at the local Summit Golf & Country Club.

“One of the big ones will be the Ontario Amateur in Richmond Hill in July,” said Pendrith. “Coming back home and playing in front of family and friends, I’d like to play well there ... it would be great to get a win.”

— David Li is a Thornhill freelancer

Weather impacts LPGA return

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Bayview Secondary School graduate Taylor Pendrith is now a member of the Kent State University golf team. The 20-year-old is known for his booming drives, but hopes an allround game will help him earn a PGA Tour card in the future. has been coaching at Kent State for 30 years, Pendrith is gifted with natural talent.

“I first saw him play in Owen Sound at a Future Links tournament in the spring of 2010.

My first impression was wow, he hits it a long way,” said Page, who was recently inducted in the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame. “He’s really developed a lot and he’s just getting better.”

While top pros such as Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy hit average drives of approximately 300 yards, Page says Pendrith is able to consistently hit drives of 320 yards and predicts a bright future for him.

“Taylor has a great attitude and is very coachable and not averse to making change,” Page added. “He has a lot of tools and if he continues to work hard and continues to improve, in two years when he graduates, he will be very

prepared to take that next step. The sky is the limit for Taylor.”

Pendrith hopes to join Woods and McIlroy on the PGA Tour a few years after his graduation from Kent State.

“If everything goes right, I would like to be playing golf on the PGA Tour,” said Pendrith.

“I’d love to make a living playing professionally one day.”

To reach that goal, he has been working hard to improve.

“This year, my putting has improved tremendously and I feel everything in my game is getting more polished,” said Pendrith, who had a breakout sophomore year with top-10 finishes at the Boilermaker Invitational and the Irish Creek Collegiate Invitational.

“The coaching staff at Kent State has helped

Although the weather in the Waterloo area was not helpful on the first day of the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic, one thing that Rebecca Lee-Bentham can rely on this weekend is the support of her family and friends.

The threat of lightning forced the suspension of first-round play Thursday at the event with 72 players needing to complete first-round competition — including Lee-Bentham, 20.

The Richmond Hill native will have to make up the holes not completed on Day 1.

“It was kind of a bummer that the storm came in,” said Lee-Bentham who pointed out that a few of her young supporters had to return home to Toronto. “It’s too bad they only got to see a few holes.”

However, the LPGA rookie still has a lot of supporters who plan to stay the entire weekend, including her older sister, Sarah.

“Friends and family are extremely excited to have a chance to watch and cheer for her,” said Sarah Lee-Bentham.

While grateful for family support, LeeBentham admits she would not be opposed to receiving support from the weather also.

“Hopefully the wind won’t be blowing as hard,” she said. “I need to make some birdies out there.”

- David Li

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A local non-profit group is challenging York Region residents to get digging — and voting — for groundbreaking change.

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The contest, Gardens for Good, will award three organic community gardening projects $15,000 to go toward empowering communities to

make change from the ground up.

Seeds For Change, a grassroots group that fosters community gardens, hopes to inspire residents across the region to start their own food-producing garden plots, whether they are in the family’s back yard, balcony container garden, schools, fire halls, rooftop gardens, interfaith gardens or wherever there is under-utilized land.

Organizer Lynne Koss hopes the initiative will help the community learn critical life skills, share and celebrate local food, reconnect to nature, enjoy outdoor activity and

help the environment.

The group’s 2015 challenge has been made a finalist in the Nature’s Path Organic Foods contest.

The winning entry will have shown a passion and vision for organic urban farming and have earned the most votes on the contest Facebook site.

Prizes include technical design and production mentorship, a free organic breakfast community celebration and a donation of Nature’s Path products to help fill the pantries of a local food bank.

The 2015 challenge has already

begun with the first garden plot at a Thornhill child care centre, the second at a local fire hall and additional plots at a Markham group home for youth.

Also planned are gardens at three York Region elementary schools, two additional community gardens and others lined up for Richmond Hill and, through York Region Food Network, 22 plots to be added to the Newmarket community garden.

The city of London, England plans to add 2,012 new gardens in unused space across the capital for the 2012 summer Olympics.

This is an exciting time for York Region, with the Highway 7 vivaNext

While the construction continues, there’s no change in how you get

rapidway expansion under way. By 2014, convenient, comfortable

to all your favourite stores, restaurants and entertainment venues

rapid transit will be ready to connect you across York Region and

along Highway 7. It’s business as usual for all of us, and we’re looking

beyond, whether you’re en route to shopping, work, school or play.

forward to seeing you. To learn more, visit vivanext.com.

Follow us on twitter. Find us on facebook.

Read our blog, go to vivanext.com.

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Local group digging in for garden contest

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Drivers along the busy East Beaver Creek Road were forced to wait patiently as several families of juvenile Canada Geese crossed the street, while this squirrel draped over a tree (below) shows that this week’s heat wave affects animals, too. Weldrick Road East resident Ricardo Romello sent in this photo, wondering if the squirrel is hot or just tired.

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Careers

Careers

Careers

New Sales People NEEDED ASC Dealership Staffing is Contracted by Toyota, Honda, Ford, KIA, Cadillac, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Fiat and Nissan New Car Dealerships to Immediately Employ and Train

New Automobile Sales People.

No Sales Experience Necessary Free Training Course Provided Male or Female at least 19 years of age; You Must have a minimum of a G2 Drivers License; You Must have Good Communication Skills;

Office/ Administration

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General Help

is currently looking for distributors who wants a second income of $2000-$5000/month.

Full training provided.

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This product is just being launched in Canada. Free information evening.

For more info: Contact Molly Basu 416-400-4225

We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 3-5 years solid real estate. The candidate will be responsible for purchase and sale of vacant lands, partial discharges, assist senior clerks with financial transactions, draft agreements with supervision. The ideal person must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, be a team player and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

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You Must be able to Start within 2 weeks Upon Employment Start you will Receive a Base Pay, Commissions, Monthly Bonuses, A Company Car or Allowance, Medical & Dental Benefits and More.

Call to 416-398-7889 Set an Interview.

You can also Email your Interest to:

hr@visitasc.com Resumes are Not Required at this Time Retail Opportunities

Technical/Skilled Trades

Technical/Skilled Trades

Permanent P/T Sales & Counter Staff required for hot tub and pool company.

May lead to F/T

Please email availability & resume to nicole@hottub andleisure.com Health Care/ Medical

Required RPN for Richmond Hill Headache Clinic.

Please reply with professional qualifications.

Send resume to job@richmondhill headache.com

SHINGLERS wanted for full time work in Markham / York Region. Must have own vehicle and references Call 905-472-0276 or Email info@edmundshome.ca Office/ Administration

Office/ Administration

Restaurants/ Hospitality CHEV BUICK GMC CORVETTE

HOSTESS/ HOST

Richmond Hill Dealership requires

for busy deli in Thornhill.

Great hours.

Call Cheryl 905-731-8037

2 weeknights, 5:00-9:00 & every other Saturday, 9:00-6:00.

Strong computer skills and previous exp. on a busy switchboard preferred.

Professionalism is your strength.

(This is not a Summer job) Call: 905-787-2266

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST

CLASSIFIED/ INSIDE ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation), is a dynamic media company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With over 100 newspapers, countless advertising venues, numerous distribution networks, and the Internet and web publishing, no target is unreachable.

The Classified/ Inside Advertising Sales Representative is responsible for servicing and growing our client base and will increase sales revenue through new business development. This is an inside sales position that is responsible for taking incoming sales calls and making outbound sales calls for our numerous advertising opportunities.

Position Accountabilities: • Provide our valued customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • Responsible for ongoing sales with clients and able to concurrently manage both sales and administrative processes • Handle incoming sales calls • Prospect for new accounts including researching advertisers in competing publications and reviewing new businesses in the area • Create proposals for prospective advertisers through compelling business cases • Assist clients in ad designs and co-ordinate the execution of these ads with the Production department • Attain and/or surpass sales targets • Address client concerns in a timely and professional manner Competencies, Skills and Experience: We are looking for someone who is action-oriented, driven for results, able to learn on the fly, customer-focused, composed and creative. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the following skills: • Excellent product and industry knowledge • Superior customer service skills • Ability to build and develop effective relationships within the team and with clients • Strong sales and telephone skills • A proven history of achieving and surpassing sales targets, with an unprecedented drive for results • Solid organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment • Ability to concurrently manage both sales and administrative responsibilities • Previous experience in a sales position would be an asset What We Offer: • Development and opportunities for advancement • Base rate plus commission structure, unlimited earning potential, sales incentives & contests • Benefit program, including pension and competitive vacation/paid time off provisions

Join a winning team with unprecedented success!

If working with a highly-energized, competitive team and market is your ideal environment, please email your resume to: ahughes@yrmg.com no later than June 29, 2012.

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Metroland is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SALES CO-ORDINATOR We need a responsible p/t person with strong communication skills. Person will be responsible to upgrade New Home Purchaser's with placement of home electronic solutions.

Company training provided.

Email resume: rob@smart-tech.ca Fax: 905-761-7384 Health Care/ Medical

Health Care/ Medical

• Medical Administrator Req'd for multidisciplinary clinic.

Must have experience managing physio/ chiropractic clinic; some evening hrs. req'd.

• Physiotherapist (P/T) • RMT (P/T) e-mail: yorkregionrehab@live.ca Teaching Opportunities

Teaching Opportunities

WANTED at OXFORD LEARNING CENTRE Permanent part-time candidates for the following positions: H/S math/science tutor-grades 9-12 & English/math teacher grades 1-10.

Email resume to: richmondhillwest@oxfordlearning.com General Help

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JOB FAIR -June 25th-29th EARN UP TO $700 WEEKLY!!!

Richmond Hill, Concord & Aurora Area!!

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Machine Operators ~ Assemblers Material handlers ~Production Workers Quality Assurance ~ Cert. Forklift Operators Positions offer: • Potential for Permanent Hire!

• Days/Afternoons/Midnights & Continental Shifts Available! • Paid Training!

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APPLY IN PERSON FROM 9:00am -3:00pm 9555 Yonge St. (Yonge just N of 16th Ave.) For more info, call 905-787-9911

CARRIERS NEEDED Door to door delivery Flexible hours while working in your community Interested Candidates Call (905)660-9887 Richmond Hill ext.305 Thornhill ext. 311

Drivers COURIER DRIVER required for Con Courier & Cartage in Concord. Picking up & delivering packages. Experience preferred but will train. Must have own car, van or pickup.

GPS and cell phone a must. Send resume to: concartage@gmail.com or call 905-660-1274

Apartments for Rent

Articles for Sale HOT TUB/SPA 2012 model, fully loaded, full warranty.

New in plastic.

Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $3,900.

Call: 416-779-0563

Musical Instruments MODERN PIANO- $570.

Also pristine Classical and Jazz records and player.

905-770-6460

407/ LESLIE- Furnished 1 bedroom basement, separate entrance, laundry, Pools, Hot Tubs, parking, transit. Non-smok- Supplies ing, convenient location.

Inclusive! Available imme- HOT TUB, Delux Cabinet, must sell, warranty, diately. 416-725-0076 $2,495 – 905-409-5285 42 BOND- Oak Ridges.

Bright, renovated, large, 1 POOL-LINERS! BEST bedroom upper, 2 parking, prices! Largest selection! laundry, separate en- Quality work! Warranty! trance, quiet. August1, Free estimates! Glenn: $975. inclusive. 1-800-379-3827 or visit: 905-773-2822 dvcpools.com BATHURST/ HWY#7- 1 bedroom above ground basement, bright view, private entrance. Non-smoking/ pets.

Parking, laundry. $750. inclusive.

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

Cars/ trucks/ vans.

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We sell parts.

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BAYVIEW/ ELGIN Mills- 2 bedroom basement, separate entrance, laundry, parking, cable. Suits sin- Auto Parts & gle/ couple Non-smoking/ Accessories pets. Immediately. $850.

9 0 5 - 7 7 0 - 8 2 0 6 , YOKOHAMA S-DRIVE 416-358-8559 215/55 16 with 5000km in BAYVIEW/ ELGIN Mills- excellent condition off my Two renovated 1 bedroom Audi asking $390 set of 4, basement apartments. great deal! Email Chris at $750. inclusive (suit sin- chris.golding@ gle). $850. inclusive (suit americas.bnpparibas.com couple) separate entrances. Tutoring 905-237-1103 OAK RIDGES- By Lake Wilcox. Luxury 1 bedroom basement, laundry, parking. Non-smoking/ pets. $1300. inclusive. Immediate. (905)883-1236 gottarent.com

Summer School Credits Math, Chemistry,Biology, English, French, Spanish 905-787-9720 www.quantumacademy.ca

Mortgages/ Loans

OAK RIDGES- Large, bright 2 bedroom walkout basement. $725+ 1/3 utilities. Available. No smoking/ pets. Please call 416-454-6447

$$MONEY$$ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 RICHMOND HILL- (Ba- 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 2 - 1 1 6 9 thurst & King Rd.) Walk- www.mortgageontario.com out bachelor in new townhouse. Parking, laundry, transit. No smoking/ pets. Cleaning/Janitorial Immediate. $700.+ 416-829-7757 A CRYSTAL Cleaning experience- Homes, Offices.

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Honest & hard working, atAugust 1st. $1350 all inclutention to detail, insured/ sive. 905-731-0801 bonded. 416-897-6782.

Office/ Business Space for Rent/ Wanted

Decks & Fences

OFFICE SPACE available, Richmond Hill Medical DECKS, Shed, Concrete/ Stone walkway.

Clinic, ideal for regulated Hardwood/ Laminate floors health professional.

25 years experience.

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Home Renovations HOT TUB (Spa) CoversBest Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available.

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ALL YOUR masonry needs: Brick, blocks, stonework, chimney repairs. 28 years experience.

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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!

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Waste Removal MR. KING'S JUNK REMOVAL- Fast, reliable, same day pick up. Why spend more somewhere else? Seniors Discounts!

Call Vincent 647-216-KING (5464)

Escort Services

Deaths

HOME IMPROVEMENTS FORLANI, Osiride June 23, 1929 – June 20, 2012 Osiride Forlani was born in Pesaro, Italy. Prior to moving to Canada in 1954 he worked in the coal mines.

He was an honest, artistic, hardworking man. He was a “true Masonist” whose skills lead him to create the company “Art Construction” of which he held a high quality standard. Loving husband of 49 years to the late Zora (nee Zorz) a great father, partner and friend to his son Marco and Maureen, devoted grandfather to Cassandra. A special friend to Siobhan. Many thanks to Jose, Rino and the members of the Bocce Club, the Family Doctors Clinic, and his many special friends. Osiride was an honourable man, who loved people, happiness and life. Friends may call at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge St., Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive) on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. A service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday evening, June 28, 2012 at 6 p.m. Memorial donations to the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario.

Birthdays Marion French is celebrating her 90th Birthday.

Drop in with your best wishes at her Open House on Saturday, June 30th, 2012 at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. Wallace Room, 10066 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill from 1:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m.

ASIAN BEAUTIES- Escort service. Busty, sexy.

Great deals, 24/7. Out calls only. 905-695-9089

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COMPLETE RENOVATIONS- Additions. Basements. Medical Clinics: Dentistry; Vet Clinic; Chiropractic. Professional. Low price.

(416)427-2308 Sean.

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Love Mommy & Daddy, your brother Francesco, Nonna Yolanda & Nonno Santino, and Nonna Gaetana & Nonna Francesco.

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