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LIBERALS IN RICHMOND HILL REACT TO JUSTIN TRUDEAU AS LEADER

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Watchdog members

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Boston Marathon

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Drivers, brace yourselves for summer of traffic woesBY SEAN PEARCE

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It has been said Canada is a land of two seasons: winter and construction.

And so it is with York Region.The snow may be gone for the season

(hopefully), but that simply means the region’s contractors are gearing up to begin another round of construction projects.

Probably the largest roads project this spring and summer will be the widening of Warden Avenue between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive in Markham.

Work starts later this month, weather per-mitting and will require the stretch of road to

be closed throughout the construction season to allow for the replacement of three existing water culverts with bridges.

Bloomington Road, from Bathurst Street to Hwy. 404, will also expand from two lanes to four this year, with construction to start this spring and continue through the fall. If you are travelling through the area, expect lane reductions.

Ninth Line in Whitchurch-Stouffville will also undergo a transformation.

The initial phase of construction begins this spring to eliminate the “jog” from the section between Hoover Park Drive and Main Street and add sidewalks and bicycle lanes,

while phase two will commence in the fall and see the portion from Major Mackenzie to north of Elgin Mills Road widened from two to four lanes.

Both Ninth Line projects will span the entire construction season and lane reduc-tions should be anticipated.

Another significant undertaking motorists may see during their travels is an intersec-tion project at Bathurst and Yonge streets on the East Gwillimbury/King Township bor-der. Work begins this spring and continues throughout the construction season.

The intent is to “urbanize” that intersec-tion, York Region’s roads branch director Brian

Titherington said, meaning the on/off ramps will be removed and replaced with a standard four-way configuration.

Motorists should also be on the lookout for reduced lanes this spring and summer as watermain construction occurs on Elgin Mills Road, from Enford Road to Bayview Avenue, in Richmond Hill and Kennedy Road, from 14th Avenue to just north of Hwy. 7, in Markham. Lanes will also be reduced in the Hwy. 27 and Parkview Drive area to allow for work at the Nobleton well and pumphouse in King.

All of those projects are in addition to the myriad of smaller road re-surfacing and reha-bilitation projects that will occur.

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Executive unveiled; more questions dog groupBY KIM ZARZOUR

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Richmond Hill residents have a few answers — and more questions — regard-ing a mysterious group that says it has been established to watch over town council.

A media release from the Richmond Hill Watchdog Committee has announced a new steering committee, elected April 10 — the same evening hundreds of residents and politicians flocked to a meeting about social housing in Ward 2.

That social housing project was one of the items criticized in the initial “Important Community Notice” flyer that was widely distributed earlier this month to residents throughout the town.

Many who received the notice through Canada Post contacted The Liberal wanting to know who was behind the group after their own queries went unanswered.

A story shedding light on connections between the group and some town council-lors was published last Thursday.

At 10:30 that same evening, a media release was e-mailed to The Liberal news-room stating the group has been watch-ing local council for months and hopes to become the largest ratepayers organization in Richmond Hill.

“The group has progressively been building momentum since their establish-ment; with the selection of their steering committee at a meeting last night,” the release said.

The steering committee is composed of Natalya Telenchenko, chairperson; Al Itwar, vice-chairperson; Farhaaad Abbaszadeh, treasurer; and Tony DiLorenzo, member-ship director.

Rob Davis, a former Toronto politician whose business Campaign Solutions Inc. and Rob Davis & Associates offers lobbying,

third-party campaigns and campaign ser-vices, said he was enlisted to help the group and said Ms Telenchenko, a chiropractor from Maple, would contact The Liberal for an interview.

Our newsroom has yet to receive her call and a call yesterday to her clinic in Vaughan was not returned. There was no answer and no answering machine at the Maple phone number available online for a Natalia Telenchenko.

Mr. Itwar, the vice chairperson, said in the release that the group will be formal-izing its constitution and asking the town clerk to add it to the list of ratepayer groups on the town’s website.

Mr. Itwar is listed as a member of a com-munity group called Road Watch, along with councillors Carmine Perrelli, Greg Beros and Godwin Chan.

Road Watch is one of the recipients of

funding from a Council Engagement and Marketing fund, controlled by the mayor.

The Watchdog Committee notice said members were “shocked and alarmed” to hear about a fund, referring to it as the mayor’s “special fund” with “free money” that he controls.

In 2012, $5,011.69 was given out from the council engagement fund for Road Watch tote bags for the Santa Claus Parade — one of the highest grant amounts.

The only allocation of the 108 funded through this account that was larger was L’Arche Daybreak, getting $5,544.64 for a fundraiser.

E-mails to Mr. Itwar through the Rich-mond Hill Road Watch Committee did not receive a response.

Mr. Itwar is also listed on the board of directors of Home on the Hill, a charitable organization formed “to provide and oper-ate non-profit residential accommodations and incidental services for persons of low or modest income including seniors and

disabled persons”.The two remaining Watchdog commit-

tee leaders could not be contacted.Mr. Abbaszadeh’s name is listed on

LinkedIn as owner of Atlas Pood Drapery with the same address as Richmond Hill Watchdog — 10165 Yonge St. — the same address where a meeting was held with Mr. Beros and Mr. Perrelli concerning opposi-tion to the social housing project The Hub. A phone number search connects him to a Maple address.

The Watchdog membership director, Tony DiLorenzo, was president of the cam-paign to elect Carmine Perrelli in 2009 and 2010.

The lack of information on those behind the group leaves residents such as Michèle Bussières demanding an explanation.

“It took the focus of the press to bring these people’s names forward — I don’t want the community to lose sight of the fact that these people tried to hide behind anonymity when they made their claims/accusations. When ordinary folks tried to get additional information via phone, web-site, etc. they were not forthcoming in iden-tifying themselves,” she said.

“The tone, exaggerated claims and, most concerning, complete absence of facts to support the so-called ‘issues’, leaves me sincerely questioning the committee’s motives.”

Allegations of council secrecy are unfounded, she said, pointing to informa-tion widely available on the engagement and marketing fund on the town’s website and several public meetings to deal with contentious community issues.

She also questions where the funding is coming from to support the Watchdog group’s efforts.

“Sending a glossy mailing out to a large number of residents doesn’t come cheap. If the Watchdog Committee is going to ques-tion use of public funds, then they should also be prepared to be transparent in dis-closing their funding sources.”

For more resident reaction to the Watchdog Committee, see letters on page 6.

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R I C H M O N D H I L L W A T C H D O G C O M M I T T E E

Natalya Telechenko is the chairperson of the steering committee of the new Rich-mond Hill Watchdog Committee. Several attempts were made to obtain an inter-view, as residents complain they want more answers on who is behind the group, using the logo seen at right.

‘Sending a glossy mailing out to a large number of residents doesn’t

come cheap. If the Watchdog Committee is going to question use of public funds, then they should also be prepared to be transparent in disclosing their

funding sources.’

‘The group has progressively been

building momentum since their

establishment; with the selection

of their steering committee at a

meeting last night.’

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CALLING ALL CULTURAL COMMUNITY GROUPS! Tastes of the Hill is a unique annual festival that has evolved over time into an outdoor Multicultural Festival that celebrates cultural diversity

and at the same time raises funds for local charities. The festival offers an assortment of cultural representation from around the world

including entertainment, cuisine, arts, crafts and much more.

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING CULTURAL COMMUNITY GROUPS TO JOIN THE EVENT

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To find out how you can get involved, please feel free to attend one of our information sessions scheduled for:

Tuesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. | Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m.

Both sessions will be held at the Municipal Offices at 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Council Committee Room #2 located on the 1st floor.

For further information, please contact Beth Zimmer, Community Liaison Assistant at [email protected] or call 905-771-5526.

For more event information, visit RichmondHill.ca/TastesoftheHill.

BULLETIN225 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill ON L4C 4Y5

The Council of the Town of Richmond Hill hereby declare that April 21 to 27 be proclaimed as

“Pitch-In Canada Week – Operation: Clean Sweep”

Monday, April 22 – Council – 7:30 p.m.Wednesday May 1 – Council Public Meeting – 7:30 p.m.Monday, May 6 – Committee of the Whole – 4:30 p.m.Monday, May 13 – Council – 7:30 p.m.

Agendas for all meetings are available at RichmondHill.ca, under the Council section “Meetings and Agendas” tab. Council meetings will be held at the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st floor.

TAX DUE DATE – EXTENDED HOURSAccess Richmond Hill (located on the ground floor at 225 East Beaver Creek Road) will be extending its front counter business hours to accommodate payments for the residential installment of property taxes due on May 1, 2013.

The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tax payments can be paid at your bank branch, through your ATM or through your bank’s online and telephone systems (please allow 3-5 business days for processing). Alternatively, payments made by cheque may be placed in the drop-off boxes located at the Operations Centre, 1200 Elgin Mills Road East or at the Municipal Office, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, on or by May 1, 2013.

As there is no “grace period”, payments received after May 1, 2013 will be subject to late penalty and interest charges. For inquiries regarding your property taxes, please call (905) 771-8949.

We are making it easy to Access Richmond Hill.

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHDate: Friday, May 10 Time: 12 p.m. Location: McConaghy Seniors’ Centre, 10100 Yonge StreetTickets: $ 10 (HST included)Join us to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy a delicious lunch and live entertainment. Joe Fisher, a former Las Vegas entertainer, will be entertaining us this afternoon. He will sing some Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby along with many other favourites. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the McConaghy Centre and Oak Ridges Community Centre. A special thank you to Delmanor Elgin Mills for sponsoring this event.

For more information, please call the McConaghy Centre at 905-737-1818.

MCCONAGHY CHOIR SPRING CONCERTDate: Sunday, April 28 Time: 2 p.m. Location: McConaghy Seniors’ Centre

10100 Yonge StreetCost: $6 (HST Included) Open to all ages. Tickets are available at the door.

Enjoy an afternoon of wonderful entertainment by the McConaghy Centre Choir. Light refreshments will be served. The choir is truly magical. Desserts sponsored by Delmanor Elgin Mills.

For more information, please call the McConaghy Centre at 905-737-1818.

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For the aspiring paleontologist in your home, this interactive morning digging for dinosaur bones, circle time and crafts is a fun adventure in the world of dinosaurs! Parent participation is not required. Date: Sunday April 28 (6 weeks) Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Elgin West Community Centre, 11099 Bathurst Street

For more information on this program please call the Heritage Centre at 905-780-3802.

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ANN GOLD SCHOLARSHIPIn an effort to recognize students who exemplify community sprit the Town of Richmond Hill will be awarding scholarships of $1000 to five (5) graduating students who live in the Town of Richmond Hill and are in their last year of high school. Applications due: May 3, 2013

For scholarship eligibility and how to submit your application please visit: RichmondHill.ca/AnnGoldScholarship

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The Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre is a one-stop source of resources, services and programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN

A successful business plan is a necessity when starting a business, yet more than 85% of small business owners fail to create one. Bhupesh Shah, founder of ethnicomm inc., will guide you through this interactive workshop and teach you how to create one of the most important business tools, your business plan!

Cost: $20 + HSTDate: Thursday April 25th, 2013 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: Richmond Hill Main Municipal Offices

225 East Beaver Creek Road, 1st Floor (Corner of Highway 7 and East Beaver Creek Road)

Registration is required and seating is limited. The registration deadline is Tuesday April 23 by 4 p.m.

*Please provide a minimum of 48 hours for cancellation notice. To register for the seminar or for more information,

contact the Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre at [email protected] or 905-771-8800

225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor (telephone: 905-771-8910). The Staff Reports will be available for pick-up at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Reports will also be available on the Town’s website www.richmondhill.ca/meetings.

Donna L. McLarty, Town Clerk Town of Richmond HillTel: 905-771-2529 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: [email protected]

COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING

A PUBLIC MEETING has been scheduled for at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices,

225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town.

Andy Karaiskakis, Planner II

905-771-2412, [email protected]

A request from DORA HOMES INC. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands known as Part of Lots 43 & 44 and Lots 45, 46, 47 & 48, Registered Plan 201, municipally known as 0 Glenmore Avenue and 91 Snively Street. The subject lands have a frontage of 35.26 metres (115.68 feet) along Snively Street and a total area of 0.32 hectares (0.79 acres). The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would rezone the subject lands from “Agricultural (A) Zone” under By-law No. 1703, as amended, to “Single Detached Four (R4) Zone” under By-law No. 313-96, as amended.

The proposed draft Plan of Subdivision consists of five (5) single detached lots and the construction of a new public street on the subject lands.

ANY PERSON may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Plan of Subdivision. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record.IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the By-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board.IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the By-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed Plan of Subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft Plan of Subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board.IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed Plan of Subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft Plan of Subdivision, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.IF YOU WISH to be notified of the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill in respect of the proposed draft Plan of Subdivision, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law

Amendment and draft Plan of Subdivision is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Planning & Regulatory Services Department, 225 East Beaver Creek Road 4th Floor (telephone: 905-771-8910). The Staff Report will be available for pick-up at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 after 3:00 p.m. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town’s website www.richmondhill.ca/meetings.Donna L. McLarty, Town Clerk Town of Richmond HillTel: 905-771-2529 225 East Beaver Creek Road Fax: 905-771-2502 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 E-mail: [email protected]

COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING

A PUBLIC MEETING is scheduled for at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town.

Shelly Cham, Planner I


A request from BASHIR ALBATISH to amend the Zoning By-law for lands known as Part of Lots 1 to 4 inclusive, Plan 104 and municipally known as 719 Sunset Beach Road. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would rezone the subject lands from “Cottage Park (CP) Zone” under By-law No. 1703, as amended, to “Single Detached Six (R6) Zone” under By-law No. 313-96, as amended in order to facilitate the construction of one single detached dwelling.

Andy Karaiskakis, Planner II


A request from PRIMONT PROPERTIES INC. to amend the Zoning By-law for lands known as Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, E.Y.S., municipally known as 1285 Elgin Mills Road East. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would amend the “Neighbourhood Commerc ial (NC) Zone” of By-law No. 38-95, as amended, to add “Commercial School” as an additional permitted use.ANY PERSON may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary. The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record.IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the By-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board.IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the By-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Planning & Regulatory Services Department,

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Enjoy this FREE opportunity to explore the heritage, arts, architecture and culture Richmond Hill has to offer. Celebrate Richmond Hill’s past, present and future with our featured 20 sites. Maps are available at all Richmond Hill Community Centres or at RichmondHill.ca/DoorsOpen.

For more information, please contact Maggie MacKenzie, Heritage Services Coordinator 905-737-8985 ext. 6007 or

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permitted between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.

effect between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.Information signs are posted at all boundary road entry points advising of these regulations. Further information regarding the Town’s parking regulation can be found on the Town’s website at www.richmondhill.ca/Parking. Or, contact the Town of Richmond Hill parking at 905-771-8860.

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Editorial

ou may have heard the term filibuster when it concerns heated dis-cussions among federal politicians on Parlia-

ment Hill. But right here in your town, we have our own filibuster-ing politicians.

For weeks and months, all nine politicians of the Town of Richmond Hill have been working on our 2013 budget, figuring out what taxes we will be paying on our homes and properties for the remainder of this year.

In a multi-million corpora-tion, which the growing town is, crunching the numbers is no easy task and no one is suggesting the process is easy or should be done with undue haste.

But two councillors especially have been holding up the process of approving the operational bud-get by proposing seemingly end-less large and small amendments.

Councillors Greg Beros and Carmine Perrelli have proposed more than 30 amendments — with Mr. Perrelli proudly pro-claiming in his newsletter and verbally to anyone and everyone that he insists on a “line by line” discussion of every item in our budget.

If filibustering is the “use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assem-bly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favoured by a majority” as one dictionary defines it, councillors Perrelli and Beros have made this an art form.

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that you, as taxpayers, benefit from their careful examination of each budget item and savings they achieve, large and small, to reduce the tax rate you ultimately pay.

This sounds good, but the reality is not so good. Marathon meetings in recent weeks have diverted staff attention from their regular duties as they sit in end-less budget meetings in case their input is needed.

Councillors’ tempers are fray-ing and personality conflicts are consuming debate time, as last week’s “pen clicking/kindergar-ten” outbursts demonstrate.

Although Councillor Nick Papa supported many of the amend-ment tactics of fellow councillors Beros and Perrelli, he got so upset and frustrated at Monday night’s special meeting to approve the budget that he stormed out and didn’t even vote on the budget.

The division on council is vis-ible for all to see, with residents Monday night attending council committee on another matter so frustrated at least one yelled out his objection to yet another diver-sionary tactic used by councillors Perrelli and Beros.

The majority did rule and our budget was passed Monday.

But this was not democracy at its finest. This was obstruction-ism. This was the workings of our duly-elected council being held up by filibustering tactics.

Tell these two what you think of their tactics and remember all this when you’re asked to vote for a new slate of councillors in 2014.

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Use Terry Fox money for active campaignRe: Town’s Terry Fox tribute in limbo over funding, April 11.

I was happy to read that funding for a Terry Fox trib-ute in the form of a statue, billboard or street name has been questioned and hope-fully averted.

It’s not that I don’t believe that a tribute is appropriate, however, it should be in the form of active participation within the cancer-fighting or cancer-care arena.

I believe the legacy of Terry Fox was to do some-thing, to get involved, to engage Canadians in the fight against cancer. How does an inanimate object contribute or perpetuate that legacy?

Ghandi’s statue at Yonge and Hwy. 7 is a perfect exam-ple. Why is it there? What is the connection to Richmond Hill? What does it commem-orate? Perhaps $300,000 was spent without perpetual value beyond the year or two at the time of erection and commemoration.

I think the tribute should support some type of cancer initiative here in our town. Is there something related in the hospital? Maybe it can be seed capital to a new cancer fighting department? Is there an initiative within the hospi-tal foundation that this trib-ute can support? Are there worthy, active groups and/or facilities that can use the funds in a direct and active

manner within cancer care environments?

Money is a tool — espe-cially municipal money — the best results are derived when it is put to work to do something or engage some-one, as opposed to being parked somewhere to be idolized. Pretty soon every statue, sign or billboard loos-es its luster, forgotten, and falls into disrepair.

ISAAC LAZARRICHMOND HILL

Keep investigatingRe: Mystery group, April 11.

Keep up the great inves-tigative reporting about the Richmond Hill Watchdog Committee.

We need to get to the bot-tom of who is making these allegations. We hope The Liberal publishes more arti-cles exposing those who cast aspersions on our fine, hard-working mayor and regional councillors and we need more objective reporting.

It can only help Rich-mond Hill residents make informed decisions about their council representatives in upcoming elections.

S. L. TONGE & FAMILY RICHMOND HILL

Parents should help fight childhood obesityRe: Community volunteers could help you get more exer-cise, editorial, April 11.

It is funny to see how a

newspaper so concerned lately with being weary of big government is now turning to public education to be the complete solution to child-hood obesity.

One group of people glar-ingly lacking from the solu-tion are parents.

It is easy to blame others (teachers, administrators) for obesity rates, but what are parents doing to ensure their child’s health? When did we decide to wholesale the physical care of our children to the education system?

If we want our schools to continue producing world-class education, as recent PISA results show, do we have the time to do some-thing that is, apparently, not being done at home?

NELSON DE CASTRO RICHMOND HILL

OMB should not overrule local councilsRe: Our infrastructure can’t keep up with OMB-approved development, letter by Janine Purves, April 4.

The pace of growth and development definitely out-strips our services and parks and the developers do not care about the environment.

The OMB is definitely too powerful and shouldn’t over-rule the municipal councils who know what is best for the community.

L. BOSWELLRICHMOND HILL

We should demand to know who is disrupting our townRe: Mystery group, April 11.

“Who is behind Richmond Hill Watch-dog Committee?” was an excellent headline, since that exact question crossed my mind when I found the fishy flyer in my mailbox.

The Liberal’s comprehensive article just confirmed what my gut instinct had already told me.

I agree with David Lawrence that an investigation is in order; in fact, the citizens of Richmond Hill should demand one.

Someone was obviously trying to pull a fast one on us. As a taxpayer, I would like to know exactly who is seeking to antagonize

and disrupt the running of our wonderful town.

Since Richmond Hill is a thriving, grow-ing town, I’m sure we have many new citi-zens who are puzzled and confused by all these shenanigans.

To those people, please know that this type of politicking is NOT the conduct I’ve witnessed in my 30+ years of living here.

This is all relatively new and many of us are very disturbed and saddened by it.

Hopefully, the silver lining to all this will be citizens pulling together to combat such divisive and negative behaviour and we’ll come out stronger and more unified on the other side. Let the investigation begin!

LANA BIRMANNRICHMOND HILL

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Or to put it in more positive terms, have you been invited by an automatic telephone generated message to offer your opinions or participate in a telephone town hall meet-ing?

While the term robo call took on a negative connota-tion during and after the last federal election, more and more politicians, parties and lobby groups are using tele-phones as a way to reach out to us.

Last week was a busy one for robo calls in my Richmond Hill household.

Monday, we were informed of a telephone town hall meet-ing of Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi with Vaughan MPP Steven Del Duca that would be happening the next evening.

Then Tuesday evening another automated call came in inviting us to participate and offer our opinions to that same Moridi-Del Duca town hall in the lead up to the pro-vincial budget.

I have learned that resi-dents living in the Oak Ridg-es-Markham riding of MPP Helena Jaczek were similarly invited to participate in her telephone town hall on the budget.

A rather irate man from Oak Ridges called me to com-plain that he had picked up his home phone Tuesday eve-ning to make an outgoing call, and was unwittingly involved in the electronic town hall.

He told me he couldn’t hang up or disengage his phone from this automated discussion and was unhappy that his phone was tied up for some period of time.

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an emergency call?” he com-plained.

Another caller from Rich-mond Hill was even angrier about the Moridi town hall invitation.

He was so upset he told me he called the Liberal Party of Ontario to insist they delete his phone number from their calling lists and added his phone number to the Do Not Call registry.

I heard strong complaints from another Oak Ridges gen-tleman on a telephone survey concerning amalgamating fire services across York Region.

While I believe it is mostly an issue driven by proponents in our northern municipali-ties, the Oak Ridges man said he answered the survey ques-tions about fire safety and fire departments working togeth-er because he thought he was doing his duty as a citizen.

He didn’t know (or tell me) what organization was spear-heading the survey, but told me the questions seemed to favour amalgamated fire departments.

He was “shocked” that the final two questions on this supposed fire safety survey asked him to rate his satisfac-tion with his ward councillor and one of Richmond Hill’s regional councillors, calling this “inappropriate”.

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amalgamation phone survey was done in Vaughan and that survey respondents were similarly asked to rate their satisfaction with municipal politicians in that city.

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She was forced to listen to a portion of the actual meeting before she was able to delete it.

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BY JASMINE HONA Richmond Hill teacher welcomed and

encouraged drivers to honk at him while run-ning 22 kilometers from Newmarket to Rich-mond Hill yesterday.

Langstaff Secondary School physical educa-tion teacher Petja Taivassalo wore a T-shirt with “Honk 4 Boston” printed in bold letters as he ran from home to his Richmond Hill school between 6 and 8 a.m.

The response he received during those two hours was overwhelming, he said, as York Region drivers honked incessantly to show their support.

“My hand got tired really quickly, because I made sure to acknowledge and wave to every driver that honked,” said Mr. Taivassalo.

His initial response to Monday’s Bos-ton Marathon bombing was utter disbelief. Although he did not personally know anyone who ran the famous marathon, he struggled to comprehend the tragedy that killed three and maimed hundreds.

“I couldn’t understand why anyone would attack the marathon, since running has always been a way of healthy living. I asked myself what I could do and decided to use running as a tool to raise awareness,” said Mr. Taivassalo.

He has been a teacher at Langstaff since 2000 and the head of the phys-ed department head for two years.

He also hoped his run would show his stu-dents the importance of staying active and supporting the community.

“What Mr. Taivassalo did was really great, and it raised a lot of awareness in both the school and community,” said Langstaff student

teacher Dror David.Mr. Taivassalo’s own father, senior national

champion runner Keijo Taivassalo, once ran the Boston Marathon in four hours and still plans to participate at the famed event next year as a 75-year-old.

Mr. Taivassalo says Boston is “too much for me” but plans to run with his father for the sec-ond time at the Toronto Marathon May 5.

“Running is in my blood. I recently ran a 30km half marathon with my wife around the bay in Hamilton,” said Mr. Taivassalo, who inspired one of his students to run that race as well.

Jasmine Hon is a Grade 12 co-op student volunteering at The Liberal.

Running his own tribute to Boston

Petja Taivassalo ran for Boston victims.STAFF PHOTO/SJOERD WITTEVEEN

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Approved town budget means $77 average tax hike

BY KIM [email protected]

It took until nearly midnight Monday night, but Richmond Hill approved its operating budget for 2013 and residents now know just how much more they’ll be paying in municipal taxes.

The operating budget calls for a 2.5 per cent increase — approxi-mately $31.31 for an average home assessed at $523,000.

Adding on the York Region budget increase of 1.63 per cent on a resi-dential property tax bill, the increase amounts to $77.31 this year.

The budget journey was a long and bumpy one, extended, referred and deferred several times in response to last-minute queries and amendments presented by council-lors, in particular Carmine Perrelli and Greg Beros.

Their attempts to alter the budget late in the process — because they said they wanted to find additional savings — caused frustration and a motion by Regional Councillor Vito Spatafora to end debate after 11:30 p.m. Monday and force a vote. A majority approved, with Mr. Perrelli and Mr. Beros the sole dissenters.

The budget is being billed as one that balances growth with respon-sible spending.

“All of our highly-valued services will continue and some will even be enhanced — services that make Richmond Hill a place to live, work and raise a family that is second to none,” said Mayor Dave Barrow.

NEW PROGRAMS, SERVICES

It provides for new programs and services, including implementation of the responsible pet ownership pro-gram, the town’s 140th anniversary celebration, continued implementa-tion of the cultural plan, develop-ment of new environmental strategy with services to mitigate Emerald Ash Borer damage, distribution of rain barrels and a new watering pro-gram for newly planted trees.

Also in the works are new strat-egies for the town’s website, festi-vals and events, staff positions in the Oak Ridges library, firefighters, an IT project manager, recruitment advisor, transportation planner and a director-level position for commu-nications.

Council also increased the seniors’ tax assistance grant to $324 per eligible applicant.

“Staff and council have done an admirable and thorough job in what has been a difficult, challeng-ing process,” said budget chairper-son and Regional Councillor Bren-da Hogg.

The two councillors’ last-minute “blockade” of amendments were

presented in an unprofessional way, she said, and represented minimal savings.

“We can be proud we achieved a reasonable tax rate increase when the extensive pressures facing the corpo-ration were well over seven per cent.

‘DEBT-FREE’

“Richmond Hill is growing and thriving while remaining debt-free and that is the type of fiscal respon-sibility that residents can and should expect,” said Ms Hogg.

The budget process this year extended beyond what was origi-nally anticipated.

Mr. Spatafora noted it began last year and proceeded with presenta-tions department by department.

“We have debated this ad nau-seam,” said Mr. Spatafora.

Mr. Perrelli and Mr. Beros accused the other councillors of short-cutting the democratic process. They, along with Ward 5 councillor Nick Papa, expressed disappointment they couldn’t continue presenting cost-saving ideas.

Mr. Papa stormed out of the meet-ing, calling Ward 4 councillor Lynn Foster a “parrot” and did not vote on the budget.

Yesterday Karen Cilevitz of the David Dunlap Observatory Defend-ers, who attended all budget com-mittee meetings as a resident observer, described the budget pro-cess “a very difficult journey for both council and staff”.

“I believe we can make greater strides on behalf of our residents if [budget] questions are posed in a respectful manner as opposed to an antagonistic, confrontational one. This can only produce greater co-operation and engender mutual respect between staff and council,” said Ms Cilevitz.

Richmond Hill’s tax rates remain lower than most GTA municipalities for residential and commercial tax rates, according to the town release. Ongoing efficiency reviews gener-ated more than $900,000 in savings or redeployment for the 2013 budget year, it said.

Public consultations at Hillcrest Mall, the chamber of commerce and an online budget survey sought feed-back from the community.

Council has also approved the 2013 water and wastewater budget, reflecting an 8-per-cent increase, which is driven by the rate charged to Richmond Hill by the region and for which the town is required to recoup the costs.

Council approved the 2013 capi-tal budget of $44.6 million, plus the 10-year capital forecast Dec. 10, 2012.

For more, visit RichmondHill.ca/Budget

WHAT WAS SAID:“[We’re] sending the message to residents that unless it’s significant savings, it’s OK to waste money ... I have no less than 17 amendments that I want to bring forward ... but I guess taxpayers won’t have us to fight for them. I urge everyone on this council to forgo the thought that we should just move on ... that they consider the job of being a coun-

cillor and [if] being financially responsible causes them nausea, maybe they shouldn’t be here. This is not about whether [the amendments] are valid or not. This is about somebody just wanting to go home because they’re tired. - Carmine Perrelli“Don’t be fooled by this accusation that somehow we’re trying to circumvent some democratic process. It is my view that this democratic process ... has become orches-

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Trudeau right choice for Richmond Hill: local Liberals

Sarkis Assadourian of Richmond Hill (left) said he was proud to wit-ness Justin Trudeau’s first day in the House as newly elected Liberal leader. A former MP in Don Valley North then Brampton Centre, Mr. Assadou-rian also ran for council in Ward 3 in the 2010 municipal election.

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Local Liberals say they’re thrilled to have a new leader to help them rebuild their party.

Justin Trudeau easily won the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada Sunday in Ottawa.

Now it’s time to follow his lead and rebuild the party, riding by riding, said former Richmond Hill Liberal MP Bryon Wilfert.

“It’s like building a house, brick by brick,” he said. “We have to get in the trenches and get to work.”

Mr. Wilfert said Mr. Trudeau is a choice well-suited to Richmond Hill.

“There’s a strong middle class in this community and people who think progressively socially and are interested in issues such as climate change,” he said.

Mr. Trudeau will attract the votes of local young people, those interested in retooling and retraining initiatives and in attracting good investment to Canada, he predicted.

“In this riding, people want change.”Mr. Wilfert lost his seat by 4,400 votes to Conservative

candidate Costas Menegakis in the 2011 federal election after 25 years representing Richmond Hill as a municipal and federal politician.

‘ELECTRIFYING’

Mr. Wilfert said he attended the weekend’s leadership event and felt it signals a new optimism.

“There was a sea of red. It was quite electrifying.”Along with new young faces, there were older ones

too, including former prime ministers Jean Chretien and Paul Martin.

“We were seeing people we haven’t seen in five or 10 years because they now see a credible alternative. There’s a real sense of opportunity out there and commitment to go forward.”

The Liberals are facing third-place standing and the challenge of rebuilding party finances, membership and voter support before the next federal election in 2015.

Mr. Wilfert said he has worked with Mr. Trudeau, knows him “quite well” having shared his expertise on the Asian Pacific Rim, and has supported the new leader “from the beginning”.

“It’s not just a name,” he said. “The reality is we elect someone we believe is going to be able to take us to gov-ernment. He brings a great deal of energy and opportu-nity to bring new members and new supporters.”

At the same time, he stressed it’s a team effort, adding it’s important not to get fixated on leaders — “You have a problem, you don’t call the leader, you call the MP.”

Mr. Trudeau speaks about innovation, opportunity and skills Canadians need — young people to enter the work force and older ones facing downsizing, Mr. Wilfert said.

‘READY FOR NEW RIDINGS’

As the vice president in charge of communications for the Liberal Party in Ontario, and past-president of the Richmond Hill federal Liberal association, Jason Cher-niak said Liberals in Ontario are “on the ground, building up our organizations”.

“We are getting ready for the creation of new ridings and we are approaching prospective candidates,” said Mr. Cherniak, a Richmond Hill lawyer.

“As promised by Justin Trudeau, Richmond Hill will have a completely open nomination” for the next federal election, said Mr. Cherniak. “If you want to vote for the local Liberal candidate, all you will need to do is sign up as a member for $10.”

As for the Trudeau attack ads by the Conservatives, Mr. Wilfert said it’s an indication the Tories are worried.

“It’s not very classy to launch right into an attack sug-gesting he’s not up for the job. Harper wasn’t up for the job either — but when he ran, what expertise did he have?”

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If you think most distracted drivers are young and inexperienced behind the wheel, you are dead wrong, according to the OPP.

In reality everyone’s doing it, sometimes with fatal results.

On the first day of a week-long OPP blitz, Sgt. Dave Woodford stopped two peo-ple himself, one he described as a “middle manager” and family man engaging in a conference call while zipping down the highway.

He had his phone up to his ear, saying his

hands-free unit was broken, he said.That doesn’t make it right, according to

the officer, who promptly issued him a $155 ticket.

MORE DEADLY THAN DRUNK DRIVING

For the first time, distracted driving on Ontario’s highways has killed more people than drunk driving by a rate of 15 to 13 this year.

That is on top of the 83 killed last year as a result of the rising trend.

In the past few years, there have been countless tragic stories, including that of Emy Brochu, the 20-year-old who died

moments after sharing romantic texts with her boyfriend, Mathieu Fortin.

The final message before the crash said: “I love you too and I’ll try to make you happy Mr. Fortin.”

In 2011, a 17-year-old Barrie driver was allegedly texting and trying to pick up her cat when she lost control and hit a parked car in a driveway.

The crash created a domino effect, dur-ing which a boat and a neighbouring home were also hit, causing more than $100,000 in damage as well as injuries.

Distracted driving takes many forms, Sgt. Woodford said.

It can be calling, texting or even caused by kids in the car, he said.

“It’s a growing concern (and) it’s becom-ing as serious as drunk driving. For many, it’s like a habit. It’s about trying to break that habit.”

DRIVER PICKING UP CAT

Last year, 16,000 distracted driving charg-es were laid by OPP and, so far this year, offi-cers have laid 2,900.

All of the OPP’s 6,000 officers will be focused on catching offenders for the rest of the week.

— with files from Torstar News Network

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Celebrate Earth Week: clean, green Richmond Hill

You can help make Richmond Hill a clean-er, safer and greener community during Earth Week. Starting April 21, the Town of Rich-mond Hill will embark on a week-long Opera-tion Clean Sweep.

Residents, schools, clubs and church groups are encouraged to participate by col-lecting litter from parks, valley lands, open spaces, boulevards and residential streets.

The town will provide free garbage bags and dispose of collected materials.

Operation Clean Sweep is part of Pitch-in Canada Week, a countrywide effort to make Canada a cleaner and greener home for all.

For more information or to register, visit www.richmondhill.ca/webforms/pitchin.asp or e-mail [email protected] or call 905-771-5482.

PLANT A TREE

On Earth Day, Monday, April 22, you can also celebrate Earth Day at Russell Tilt Park by planting trees and helping to protect the urban forest and natural environment from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Russell Tilt Park is located on Blackforest Drive. Equipment and gloves will be provided. Dress for the weather, including sturdy foot-wear and hat; wear sunscreen and you are

requested to bring a snack. For details and to register, contact natu-

[email protected] or call 905-771-5540.

CLEAN UP OAK RIDGES

Oak Ridges Community Clean-Up Day will be Saturday, April 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring the family and your neighbours. Gar-bage bags and gloves will be provided by Oak Ridges Friends of the Environment.

Fill up a couple of bags with litter and come back for the barbecue and cake as your reward about 2 p.m.

Nick and Mira’s No Frills are providing the food and Oak Ridges Lions Club members will staff the barbecues. Tim Hortons has sup-plied T-shirts.

Coffee, water and juice will be provided, but please lug your own mug. Students are welcome to join this community event and bring your friends to earn credit for high school volunteer hours.

Meet at the parks and recreation building at 39 King Rd. in Oak Ridges.

To pre-register or help with set up and registration, call 905-773-7415 or visit [email protected]

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Try Nordic pole walking clinics

Certified instructors Peter and Carol-Ann Den-nis are offering free instructional Nordic pole walk-ing clinics on various weekend mornings through-out the spring.

May 5 the first Nordic pole walking clinic will be offered at David Hamilton Park in Richmond Hil, and similar clinics will be offered May 11 and May 19.

Nordic pole walking is a low-impact and enjoy-able exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels that engages more than 90 per cent of all body muscles.

It is the fastest growing outdoor activity in the world, as it burns 46 per cent more calories than normal walking and can help eliminate back, shoulder and neck pain.

It can also help reduce the risk of high blood pressure, cancer of the colon, diabetes, heart dis-ease and stroke.

At the beginning of class, participants will be fitted to a new pair of Nordic walking poles and taught the techniques of using them properly.

Prior enrolment is required and each clinic usually lasts an hour and a half. Private lessons can also be arranged.

For more information or to register, call Mr. Dennis at 905-771-1543 or e-mail [email protected]

To see this year’s schedule for free clinics, visit www.mycapco.ca/Nordic_Pole_Walking.php

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Jully Black earned a 2013 Juno Award nomination for her single Fugitive and hopes to capture her third career Juno Award this weekend.

The singer-songwriter is a former Rich-mond Hill resident, now living in Markham, who won her first Juno in 1997 at the age of 19 in the Best Rap Recording category for her single Whatever It Takes.

Ms Black, 35, who is this year nominated in the R&B/Soul Recording Of The Year cat-egory, says living in York Region has had a significant artistic influence on her music.

“There’s been a level of calm and peace,” she said at the 2012 Juno Awards welcome reception last year. “It’s just home.”

Having captured her second Juno in 2007 for her R&B single Revival, she is perhaps best known for her song Seven Day Fool which was released later that same summer, becoming a top 10 hit in Canada.

Her talent combined with her longevity and success has given her the opportunity to work with the music industry’s biggest names including Jay Z, Kanye West and Celine Dion; and has many music insiders referring to her as Canada’s Queen of R&B.

One of those insiders is Aurora musician Spiros “Spee” Chalkiotis, lead singer for the rising Canadian pop band, Neverest.

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known for their single, About Us which topped the MuchMusic charts in 2010. “She brought back that pop blues sound; her music is so exciting and she’s just amazing.”

He adds that the R&B/Soul Recording of The Year category should prove to be highly competitive, as Vaughan’s Melanie Fiona and Shawn Desmond have also been nominated.

The 2013 Juno Awards will be handed out at the Brant Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan this Sunday.

For more information, visit junoawards.ca

— David Li is a Thornhill freelance writer.

DAVID LI PHOTO

Jully Black is seen at last year’s Juno Awards.

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French Toastmasters meet April 18, first and third Thursdays of each month, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Retirement Residence, 70 Bernard Ave., Richmond Hill; for fluent French speakers. For details, contact [email protected]

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Artisans’ Sale will be held at Boynton House, in Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E., with admission and bake sale proceeds supporting the Richmond Hill food bank. Event features a wide variety of art and handmade items. Each $2 admission ticket includes entry to daily draw for prizes; refreshments served. Public jewelry workshops offered April 18 through 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For details or workshop registration, visit rhcreativeye.com

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The Ontario Christian Male Chorus Asso-ciation, consisting of Ambassadors of Hamilton, Collegium Musicum of St. Catherines and Crusaders Male Chorus of Simcoe-York Region, present an evening of Choral Music April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond Hill Bethel Canadian Reformed Church at 11249 Bayview Ave. Tick-ets available at door for $12.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21The Baha’i Community of Richmond Hill

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Richmond Hill Senior Citizens’ Club 35 pres-ent a euchre night April 22 at McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., room 107 at 7 p.m. Cost $5 per ticket; includes prizes and refreshments. For information, call Bert at 905-884-1815.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 23Rivers and Resolutions workshop will be

held April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oak Ridges Moraine Eco Centre, inside the Oak Ridges Community Centre on Bavyiew Avenue, north of Stouffville Road. Discover resources, displays and interactive activities about the moraine — especially its rivers. Free; for all ages. Visit richmondhill.ca and use bar code 385907 to register or call 905-773-4630 for details.

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nity Potluck Dinner April 24 at 7 p.m. at 7670 Yonge St., unit 10, Thornhill. Each participant will select a dish to prepare from the Maximized Living Nutrition Program. Learn a new recipe, meet other health-conscious people in your neighbourhood, enjoy eating healthy and deli-cious food. Call 905-695-2291 to register.

Parenting After Separation/Divorce group meets April 24, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson Street, room D, Yonge & Major Mackenzie. RSVP to Angel Freed-man 905-780-8119; visit angelfreedman.com

ABOUT YOUSing Me a Song in Yiddish is a fundraising con-cert this Saturday, April 20 for the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir.

Singer and dancer Tanya Granovski of Richmond Hill entertains in Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian and English and will be accompanied by Thornhill pianist Alexander Veprinsky, conductor of the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir.

Ms Granovski is a Russian Canadian performer who has appeared in musical shows in Moscow and Toronto, including the Leah Posluns Theatre and Vaughan City Playhouse in Thornhill.

The evening of music, which includes finger foods, coffee, tea and other beverages, will be held at the Winchevsky Centre, 585 Cranbrooke Ave., Toronto. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

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The Central Region Ringette finals turned out to be a memorable one for six Richmond Hill Lightning entries as each came home with medals.

In the Under 14-Minor division, the Light-ning under 14B-Thompson team advanced to the final and blanked Markham 5-0. Vivian Araujo, Kassandra Trianni, Kylie Thompson, Lyndsay Reid and Leah Balkovec each scored once.

Katie Platzer stopped every shot to record the shutout and received good defensive sup-port from Kyle Thompson, Lidia Silvestri, Viv-ian Araujo and Jocelyn Langlois. Up front, the constant checking of Rachel Angaran, Kassan-dra Trianni, Micaela Sotirakos, Erica Siow and Sakina Jiwan forced numerous turnovers.

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THORNHILL- IN building, 1 bedroom, $1100 including discount +parking +hydro. Heat, water included. 2 bedroom, $1175 including discount +parking +hydro, heat, water included. 905-707-9862 before 7pm. April/ May. www.viewit.ca

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YONGE/ ELGIN Mills- clean 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, cable. Near amenities. $850 inclusive. Available immediately. Non-smoking/ pets. (905)508-2999

YONGE/ MAJOR Macken- zie- 2 bedroom apt. on main floor, large eat-in kitchen, parking, available June 1st. $1250 all inclusive. 905-884-0307

YONGE/ TOWERHILL- 1 bedroom walkout basement. Near amenities, transportation. Highspeed internet, cable TV, utilities included. $900. Available immediately. Call 647-280-5362

Townhouses for Rent

YONGE/ ELGIN Mills- Ex- ecutive 3 bedroom 1700sq.ft. condo town- house. W/ upgraded kitchen, appliances, gas fireplace, finished walk-out basement, private yard, 2 car garage. Outdoor maintenance included. Minutes from transit, theaters, restaurants, shopping. Available June 1st. $1950+ (No smoking/ pets) Harold 647-296-7610

Houses for Rent

209 CENTRE Street West, Richmond Hill- 2-storey, 4 bedrooms. Mill Pond area. $2100. Available immediately. Call Frank 416-346-7292

BAYVIEW/ ELGIN Mills- Semi-detached house for rent. Nice and clean. 4 bedrooms. $1600+ utilities. Please call 416-561-4836

OAK RIDGES- bungalow, 1800sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, no pets/ smoking. Referenc- es. First/ last. $1800+ utilities. Available. 905-737-3462

YONGE/ HWY. 7- 2 bedroom semi-detached house ,$1600 utilities included, 4 appliances. Park- ing, separate front & backyard, available immediately. 905-881-4568

SharedAccommodations

FREE ACCOMMODA- TION in exchange for some child care. Bayview/ Major Mackenize. Ideal for mom & infant. No smoking. 905-883-3691

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

HOT TUB (Spa) Covers- Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Col- ours Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

Pools, Hot Tubs, Supplies

HOT TUB (SPA) COV- ERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Col- ors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

Pet Supplies/Boarding/Service

PETSITTING AVAILABLE for small dogs in my home. Bayview/ 16th area. 416-858-7930

Garages Sales

CONTENTS SALE! 74 Ardwell Crescent (Ruther- ford/ Keele) Maple. Satur- day & Sunday (April 20th & 21st) 9am-3pm. Furniture, appliances, housewares, more.

CONTENTS SALE! April 20th & 21st. 9am-4pm. 60 German Mills Road, Thorn- hill.

MASSIVE INDOOR garage sale. New & used items. Tools, clothes, jewellery, gifts, furniture, countertop appliances, knickknacks. 555 Edward Ave. Unit 3, Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm.

RICHMOND HILL- 171 Strathearn Ave. (Bayview Hill), April 20& 21st. 8am-2pm. Moving sale!

Garages Sales

RUMMAGE SALE: All Saints' Church Sat. April 27 9-2 12935 Keele St., King City "Wow" Treas- ures! $1 entry

Cars

Honda 2003 Civic SI in silver,155,000 kms.,

standard 5 speed Power/heated mirrors,

sunroof, spoiler, great condition.

Must sell, moving, asking $5,500. OBO

Call Jeff 905-392-0181mrgurney613@

gmail.com

VehiclesWanted/Wrecking

$200-$1000 FOR dead/ alive cars, trucks, vans. Fast, free towing. We sell parts. 647-567-2255, 905-722-0222

Astrology/Psychics

TRUE PSYCHICS For An- swers, CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

Music and Dancing Instruction

LEARN GUITAR from an experienced qualified teacher. All levels and musical interests are welcome. Evenings & weekends. Call Scott 905-737-3781

Tutoring

MATH, SAT, SCIENCE, ENGLISH, FRENCH.

Private lessons.Qualified teachers

from $15/hr.Highschool credits

905-787-9720

Domestic Help Available

BELFAST WOMAN recently arrived, seeks light housekeeping duties. Roy- al Orchard/ Inverlochy area. Angela, 289-597-4142

Domestic Help Wanted

LIVE-OUT, BEFORE/ after school care for 11 & 13yr old girls. Meals, light housekeeping, errands. Must have own car. 416-862-3243

Seniors Services

SENIORS OR DISABLED person? Income less than $41,300? You qualify for a $5,000 grant to upgrade your safety. OmniWorks 416-419-8866

Special Services

LOOKING TO resolve personal issues that has been weighing you down? I can assist you towards a solution. 416-970-3010

Tax/Financial

$$$NEED MONEY$$$ Do you have a pension plan from an ex-employer? (LI- RA) or (locked in RRSP). Call NOW! 1-416-357-9585

Mortgages/Loans

$$MONEY$$ CONSOLI- DATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mort- gage #10969 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 2 - 1 1 6 9 www.mortgageontario.com

Cleaning/Janitorial

A CRYSTAL Cleaning experience- Homes, Offices. Insured/ bonded. Supplies provided. 15% discount. (647)500-2260 for details.

ALWAYS THE Best Cleaning for houses and condos. Responsible and references. Richmond Hill & Thornhill. (416)819-1658

AMARIN CLEANING- Residential and Commer- cial Cleaning Services- Houses, condos, offices. Move in, Move out. 647-721-7703

PORTUGUESE CLEAN- ING lady available- Will clean your house or apartment. 10 years experience. References available. Call Sandra 905-552-0394

TINA'S HOUSE Cleaning Services- Experienced and reliable. Satisfaction guaranteed. 416-200-1328.

WE CLEAN with love, care. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Professional, well experienced. You'll be happy! (416)704-4586

Decks & Fences

DECKS, Shed, Concrete/ Stone walkway.

Hardwood/ Laminate floors 25 years experience.

416-522-8034, 905-787-0236

http://fifieldconstruction.wikispaces.com/

Flooring & Carpeting

CARPET, LAMINATE- Linoleum- Hardwood. A1, sales, installation, repair, restretch. For expert workmanship/ low rates, (416)569-5606

Handy Person

M.K. RENOVATIONS & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Renovations. Painting. Flooring. Fencing.

Kitchens. Washrooms. Basements+++.

Good prices. Free estimates.

Mehdi 416-300-7071

Home Renovations

A-HANDYMAN-Kitchen & Bathrooms

No tax this month.Renovations, plumbing,

potlights, laminate flooring. Excellent quality.

Reasonable price. 416-845-1556, www.

approvedcontractor.com

CEILINGS repaired. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstuc- co.ca 905-554-0825

HOME RENO. 25 years exp.

Basement. Kitchen. Bathroom. Drywall.

Painting. Call Cam 647-388-1866

www.hongfuconstruction.com

Cleaning/Janitorial

Home Renovations

MR. FIX-IT-"ALL" ALL Home Services, Repairs & Renovations. Bathroom/

Kitchen Backsplash, Ceramics, Plumbing,

Ceiling Spraying, Crown Moulding, Flooring, Garage Openers,Appliance Repair/

Installation (905)669-4658

Masonry & Concrete

ALL YOUR masonry needs. Bricking, chimney builds, window sills and repairs. Call Mike 647-654-0067

Moving & Storage

A-PARRIS MOVERS- Long/short, big/small,residential/ condos/commercial. Qualityservice. Affordable/

reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848

www.parrishomesolutions.com

Painting & Decorating

PAINTING- RESIDENTIAL,

Commercial, interior/ exterior renovations,

reasonable price. Job satisfaction. Bonded/

Insured. Free estimate. (416)616-9577N

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TAYLOREulaline Mary (née Campbell)

Born January 27, 1917 - Weston, ONDied April 7, 2013 - North York, ON

Passed away, in her 97th year,at North York General Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband Alec Taylor, parents Donald "D.W." Campbell and Melissa Potter Campbell, and siblings Marjorie I. Campbell, Donald L. Campbell, and Bonnabelle G. McIntyre. Survived and grieved by daughter Robin Linda Taylor Roth, son-in-law Heinz D Roth, step-grandson Heinz E Roth and step-granddaughter Greta Roth Gridley and their families, five nieces and nephews, and eleven great- nieces and great-nephews.Eulaline grew up on Queens Drive and attended school in Weston, ON, where her father was an insurance agent and member of the school board. She lived for a short time in St Thomas, ON, where, in 1937/8, she attended the "Special Commercial" program at Arthur Voaden Vocational School, where she met her future husband, Alec Taylor (1920-2008). They married in January 1945, and had 63 happy years together. Eulaline served as book-keeper and office manager for a number of companies, including Scotch Floor and Wall Tile, the government of Ontario, Campbell Brokerage, and Dolly Jewelers, before entering the interesting world of real estate. Overcoming what were, at that time, significant obstacles, she became, in 1952, the first licensed female real estate agent in Toronto, ON. In retirement, she and Alec enjoyed time spent at their cottage in Harcourt Park, travelling, managing their investments, playing bridge, and attending concerts and plays.A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 11:00 AM EDT, at Thornhill United Church, 25 Elgin Street, Thornhill, ON. (Call 905-889-2131 for directions.) Reception to follow, at the Church.The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, you please make a memorial donation to ALS Canada (http://www.als.ca/en/donate/memorialtribute), plant a tree in Algonquin Park (http://www.memorywoods.com/), or make a donation in memory of Eulaline to a charity of your choice.

Condolences www.rskane.ca.R.S. Kane

416-221-1159

BENOIT,Irene

Sept. 3, 1927~

April 12, 2013

We would like to celebrate the life of Irene, aged 85, who died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Ghost Pine Creek area of Alberta, the daughter of Andrew and Barbara Stipkala, she lived in several cities across Canada, settling in Thornhill in 1968. Irene was a woman of unwaivering faith in her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and it served her well as she raised her five children. She was known for her caring attitude towards her friends and relatives and her interest in all their activities. In addition to a busy and loving family life, Irene had a long and successful career selling real estate, and she will be remembered as an honest, skilled, and caring business woman.Irene is survived by her children, Greg. Kathy (Keith) Sullivan, Paul, Sharon Dean, Joe (Tamara), and 11 grandchildren and 6 great- grandchildren as well as her sister, Elsie Knight and brother, Ed Stipkala, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Henry.The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care that Irene received from daughter Sharon and Dr. Brenda Whitney.Memorial donations can be made to charity of your choice or Zera Word Ministries, Richmond Hill, to support Sharon's ministry to families in crisis.

Condolences at rskane.ca

WEHRENS, Rhona JeanPassed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the age of 89 from dementia. Rhona, born June 16, 1923 in Toronto to the late Annie and Harry Vanstone. Rhona is survived by Alex, her devoted husband of 60 years and sons and daughter Adrian, William, Mike, Nancy and grandchildren Andrew, Stephanie, William, Vern, Monty, Melody, Hannah and great grandchildren Michael, Samuel and Max. She is survived by her sister Leah Marple, predeceased by her brothers Bud Vanstone, Dave Vanstone and sister Mary Kesteven.Rhona was retired from the Town of Vaughan after 20 years of service. She was a former member of Richmond Hill's Artists, Legion, Club 35, Horticulture and Naturalists.The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors from Mackenzie Health and Saint Elizabeth Health Care. Friends may call at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive) from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Service will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment Maple cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Condolences can be left at www.marshallfuneralhome.com

DEWSBURY, Norah Alice (nee Brown)

Peacefully, at Mackenzie Health Hospital, Richmond Hill, surrounded by her loving family, on the afternoon of Monday, April 8th, 2013 in her 96th year. Long-time resident of Richmond Hill, formerly of Bobcaygeon. Beloved wife of the late George Blakely Dewsbury, cherished mother of Gary (Helen), Anne (Reg), Susan, Lucille (Brent), Scott (Sherrie) and baby Lee. Dearest Nana to Carolyn and Steve, Caroline, Christopher and Kelly Ann, Shelby and Ruilan. Dear sister of the late Grace Hobbs and the late Robert Brown. Loving aunt to Ernie and Micheline, Roy and Betty, and Ellie and the late Tony. Fond cousin to Jack. Sadly missed by her many friends and neighbours. A private family Burial Service has taken place. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, April 27th at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Mary's Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 1T8 (entrance from Major Mackenzie Drive West). Luncheon reception to follow in the Church hall. Donations to St. Mary's Anglican Church, Richmond Hill, in memory of N. Alice Brown Dewsbury would be appreciated by the family.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERSIn the Estate of Margaret McGowan

Date of Death March 12, 2013WE, the undersigned, propose to distribute the assets of the Estate of Margaret McGowan (also known as Margaret Gertrude McGowan), late of the Town of Richmond Hill in the Regional Municipality of York, Homemaker, and will be responsible only for claims of which we have notice and which are received by us on or before the 18th day of May, 2013.DATED at Richmond Hill this 18th day of April, 2013.Catherine-Lynn Selby and Leslie Selby, Estate Trustees, by their solicitor,Robert H. Blackburn, Q.C., 10800 Yonge Street, 3rd Floor, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3E4

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DRAIN CLEANING

LANDSCAPING, LAWN CARE, SUPPLIES

ROOFING

FLOORING & CARPETING

TAX & FINANCIAL

DRAPES & UPHOLSTERY

WATERPROOFING

HOME RENOVATIONS

INTERIOR DESIGN

Local Drain Cleaning Services 24/7Century Drains Inc

Sewer & drain cleaning, snaking, flushing, camera inspection, pipe ex-

cavating, pre home camera inspection for new buyers, 27 years experience

Office 905 313-8191 Cell 416 936-9227

www.centurydrainsinc.com

Income Tax ServiceExperienced Tax Practitioner will prepare

and E-file your tax return.• T1 Individual • T2 Corporate • T3 Trust/Estate

• Final Returns • Post-bankruptcy• Post-Assessment Service• Year-round tax planning • House calls on request

Tax Tip: File all family returns together, to take advantage of transferable credits and income splitting opportunities

Henry Lamb 905.889.8895

WINDOW COVERINGS

75% off California Shutters2” Horizontal Blinds

20 years exp.Custom Drapes - All Repairs.

Call Brian (905)770-9363

CARPET SERVICE• Carpet Sales, Repairs & Installations

• Stains/ Burns/ Buckles• Laminate & Vinyl Tile Sales

In Business Since 1985. Seniors Discount

416-399-4868

WET BASEMENT?Casa Repairs & Services

over 25 years experience *Basement leaks *Foundation repair

*Complete waterproofing

416-806-7041 ask for Joe

Design BlitzROOM MAKEOVERS IN A DAY

Paint, Decorate, Re-purpose, AccessorizeTransformations To Suit Any Budget

Surprise Someone with a New Space in a Day

(416)788-3089

D.R. TUCKEY INC. PROPERTY SERVICE

•Spring Cleanup •Top Soil•Lawn Dethatching •Garden Installation•Weekly Lawn Cutting •Tree Planting•Fertilizer & Weed Control •Flower Planting•Garden & Bush Maintenance •Snow Plowing

Fully Insured~~~35 yrs. Experience

416-717-0449

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPINGLAWN CUTTING

10% OFF!Clean-ups ~ Sodding ~ Tree Work

FREE ESTIMATES

905-927-9110

FRED'S ROOFERS INC.•Licensed •Free Estimates

•Shingles •Flats •Roof Repairs •Chimneys •Skylights

•EavestroughingAll work guaranteed.

20 years experience.Insured ~ WSIB

Call Fred: Cell: 416-567-7387 Office: 905-918-1100, 1-877-264-3400

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

Basement leaking, cracks, repairsSealing inside and outAll work guaranteed.

FREE ESTIMATE(905)615-8349 (416)666-2010

CONCRETE & PAVING

HAIR SALONSORCHID HAIR SALON

Make up ~ Hair Cuts Colour/Highlighting ~ Waxing

50% off full body waxing. 30% off wash & style.

10737 Yonge Street, Unit 14, Richmond Hill905.737.4848

Robust Electric Ltd. "keeping you current"

Licensed, insuredCall Eren

647-409-5375

ELECTRICAL

INTERLOCKING STONE WORKS LTD.Design-Build Landscape Contractor

Commercial ~ Residential • Excavation • Waterfalls & Ponds • Grading & Sodding • Lighting • Retaining Walls • Flagstone • Clean & Seal Interlocking • Planting • Poolscapes • Wood decks

416-410-0833 or 905-472-0827

EURO-CON CONCRETE For all your concrete solutionsColoured stamped concrete for as low

as $9/sq.ft. • Driveways •Walkways •Patios •CurbsFootings; retaining walls; waterproofing

Over 30 years experienceWe leave "Good Impressions"

Insured • Free Estimates • References 905-505-2410

www.euroconconcrete.com

Painting & Decorating

PROFESSIONAL PAINT- ING + Repair. Last minute job - no problem! Call Peter 416-878-1806

Plumbing

SEMI-RETIRED MASTER PLUMBER.

Experienced. Courteous. No job too small!

Licensed and insured. Reasonable rates.

416-948-6536

Waste Removal

ALL JUNK Removal- Basements, yards, garages. General cleanups, lawn cutting, small moves, odd jobs. (905)832-9655

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