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Another traffic enforcement initiative on Jan. 28 in Bradford resulted in 58 charges being laid.
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Bradford teenager facing multiple charges
An 18-year-old Bradford man is facing several charges related to firearms and stolen property following a nerve-wracking scenar-io Jan. 30.
South Simcoe Police received a call around 1:15 p.m. after a group of men went to a home in the area of Barrie Street and Fletcher Street in Bradford. While there, one of the men pointed a firearm at the resident before leaving the scene in a car with the rest of the group.
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Bradford man receives licence suspension
On Feb. 1 around 4:14 p.m., South Simcoe Police stopped a car that was driving errati-cally on Holland Street East in Bradford.
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His plan wasn’t to stay in Bradford. One year and that was supposed to be it.But as it turns out, Reverend Dan Scott
of St. John’s Presbyterian Church just wasn’t destined to leave the growing community within Bradford West Gwillimbury.
It was in 1995 when Scott was asked to leave the Knox Presbyterian Church in Toronto to take on a one-year contract with St. John’s in Bradford. The church had slowly been losing members and was expected to close by the time his contract was up.
Much to Scott’s surprise, however, that one year turned into 20.
“I blew it,” he said with a laugh.“I extended my stay by just a few years,
I’d say.”The congregation, which dates back to
1819, is the oldest in Canada north of Rich-mond Hill. Upon learning of the church’s steady decline in attendance, Scott decided to visit and call each member — letting them know he would love to have them back at service.
And, would you believe it, they came back.
“The community was growing, so it didn’t make sense to me why we didn’t have anyone coming,” Scott said.
“After the year was up, I was called as the minster of the church and ordained near the end of February in 1996. It was a pretty big step. I became part of the family here.”
Scott says it was also a huge risk, consider-ing the budget for the church at the time was $30,000 or so a year — used to cover repairs, salaries and any other needs.
At the time, St. John’s was located in an historical building along Church Street that was in very rough shape. Eventually it came time for the congregation to come up with a plan for expanding into a new facility.
In 1999, a former member assisted Scott in taking photographs and putting together a PowerPoint presentation to show the rest of the congregation why the need for a new church should be top priority.
In 2000, the land where the current church now sits was bought. In 2004, the congrega-tion moved into a much bigger – and more modern – facility.
But aside from his involvement in the church directly, Scott has made his presence known in many other ways throughout BWG
1-year contract turns to 20 years in community
and surrounding areas.He has been involved with Friday night
dinners at the Bradford United Church and regularly maintains support for the Helping Hands Food Bank.
He and his congregation also assist in providing summer students qualified to work with children who have autism during sum-mer camp programs.
“We receive Service Canada grants to hire summer students and throughout the last four years, we’ve used them to help other churches involve autistic children in their summer camps,” he explained.
St. John’s lends students to both local and
out-of-town churches at no cost.And on top of all that, he’s a professor
at Tyndale University College and Seminary in Toronto, specializing in religious studies, world religion, anthropology and cross-cul-tural studies.
He has also been a large advocate for the upcoming seniors housing centre that will be built beside St. John’s within the next year or two and is the managing director of Save the Mothers, an international organiza-tion that equips professionals in developing countries to improve the health of mothers and babies.
While reflecting back on his 20 years in
BWG and various other accomplishments, Scott says it has been an absolute joy working and being involved in the community.
“It’s home for my three children. They’ve completed education here,” he said.
“It’s been a real community for us. I’ve coached hockey, soccer, played ball hockey. It couldn’t be a better place and the church has been gracious to me and my family.”
On Feb. 24, Scott will celebrate his 20th year of ordination at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, located along 10 Sideroad in Brad-ford. A lunch will be provided after the 11 a.m. service.
Residents are invited to attend.
Reverend Dan Scott will celebrate his 20th year of ordination at St. John’s Presbyterian Church Feb. 24.STAFF PHOTO/BREA BARTHOLET
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It’s clear that tree loss, due to the effects of the emerald ash borer, is going to continue to be seen and felt by residents.
As a watershed management organiza-tion, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) also feels that loss, since trees play a critical role in water management. Besides being nice to look at, they offer a host of other environmen-tal benefits. It’s why we’ve been planting trees for as long as we’ve been around!
Together with York Region and local municipalities we are currently undertak-ing research into the urban forest of York Region. The results of these studies tell us about the condition of our urban forest, report on its benefits to the local commu-nity and inform management decisions that help to maintain and improve it.
Results from past studies are clear. One of the best ways to reduce threats like invasive species is to plant more and plant a wide diversity of native species. Two of our programs help landowners do just that.
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Be pro-active with infrastructuret was several years ago when plans for a link between Hwy. 400 and Hwy. 404, then known as the Bradford bypass, were
quietly removed from the prov-ince’s long-term agenda.
But there’s a movement to get that link back on the radar.
Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk, East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen and Bradford Mayor Rob Keffer were joined by York regional chairman Wayne Emmerson and other nearby mayors for a meeting with Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca.
The focus of the meeting was the importance of the Hwy. 400/404 connecting link.
And there’s little doubt it is important.
Prior to 2008, the Transporta-tion Ministry released a study that called for the route’s con-struction to be completed by 2021. At that time, then-mayor and current East Gwillimbury Councillor James Young was told by the province that the bypass was a bigger priority than the now-completed Hwy. 404 exten-sion to Ravenshoe Road.
But then, the province elimi-nated the bypass from its plans.
Not everyone was upset with the move, but it certainly wasn’t well received by local politicians and supporters.
“If we don’t plan conges-tion relief, such as the Bradford bypass and if we don’t see them becoming a reality, I really don’t know what’s going to happen. Our quality of life is already suf-fering and our economic quality of life is next; we can’t just make the assumption that people will continue to cope with it,” former Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank Klees said in 2008.
Those sentiments were echoed by then-regional chair-man Bill Fisch, who noted the fact the route isn’t even on the map, quite literally, in the prov-ince’s Places to Grow legislation is simply unacceptable.
Fast forward to 2016.Politicians are bracing for
major growth and realize now is the time to act.
By 2041, York Region’s popu-
lation is projected by the prov-ince to increase to 1.79 million, a bump of 650,000 compared to 2014 numbers. A significant amount of that growth will occur in the north.
In Simcoe County, the popula-tion is expected to rise 80,000 to 707,000 in 2031.
Waiting to come up with solu-tions after that growth is realized is simply poor planning.
As it stands, highways 400 and 404 are viable north-south routes for commuters and transport businesses alike.
But if you’re north of Hwy. 407, you know there’s no efficient way to move east or west between the two.
And it’s safe to say things will only get worse.
The link, which has been a hot topic among commuters, would reduce congestion on roadways south of Simcoe County and into York Region, while provid-ing a more efficient connection between the two.
“York Region and Simcoe County will be the size of Toronto by 2041, so we need to get the infrastructure in place to prepare for that increase in population,” Keffer said, noting he’s confident Del Duca understands the impor-tance of the link. The minister indicated he will relay the mayors’ concerns to fellow cabinet min-isters.
Of course, this isn’t something that will be addressed overnight, but the link needs to be back on the province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
It’s time we were more pro-active when it comes to planning infrastructure.
Learn from the logistics nightmare Newmarket endured when Davis Drive was expanded or from Toronto when traffic on Sheppard Avenue was affected for years when the subway extension went in.
Both of those builds were made more difficult because of the buildup surrounding the sites.
That’s not an issue of the Hwy. 400/404 link. At least not in the near future.
Take advantage of the clean slate that exists and make plans to build the link in advance of growth, not to deal with it.
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A second Syrian family will be welcomed into Bradford West Gwillimbury in a matter of weeks, through sponsorship from St. John’s Presbyterian Church.
Last summer, the church inquired about the potential to bring a family from overseas into the community with guidance from the Presbyterian Church of Canada.
Soon after, a committee was formed to collect roughly $30,000 through a number of fundraising initiatives over the past couple of months.
Now, all they have left to do is waitUntil recently, the church had not received
any specific details about how many family members would be travelling to BWG and what their needs are — that is, until they were told to expect a young couple with two children.
It is estimated that the family will arrive within the next three days to three weeks, depending on how fast they can be pro-cessed.
A lease has just been signed for an apart-ment in BWG’s downtown core, which will allow the family to access things such as food, transit and other needs just steps from their door.
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You can give blood at Feb. 23 clinic
The Canadian Blood Services will be back in Bradford West Gwillimbury on Feb. 23 at St. John’s Presbyterian Church along 10 Sideroad.
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“To a hospital patient and their family, this was an incredible gift. The holidays are the time of year where collecting blood can be challenging and your support contributed to a very successful month overall across the region,” St. Pierre said.
This year, 100,000 new blood donors will be needed to meet patient needs, equating to more than 1,900 new donors every week across Canada.
Interested donors for the next clinic can register at www.blood.ca.
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Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is helping to transform the way the region moves by building a seamless, convenient andintegrated transit network across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School959 Midland AvenueScarborough, ON M1K 4G46:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic High School278 Wellington Street EastAurora, ON L4G 1J56:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, February 22, 2016Unionville High School201 Town Centre Blvd.Unionville, ON L3R 8G56:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016Nantyr Shores Secondary School1146 Anna Maria AvenueInnisfil, ON L9S 4X56:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016Metro Toronto Convention CentreNorth Building, Room 203255 Front Street WestToronto, ON M5V 2W66:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 25, 2016Abilities Centre55 Gordon StreetWhitby, ON L1N 0J26:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, February 29, 2016Oakville Trafalgar High School1460 Devon RoadOakville, ON L6J 3L66:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School115 Glenvale Blvd.Brampton, ON L6S 3J76:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016Stouffville District Secondary School801 Hoover Park DriveStouffville, ON L4A 0A46:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 3, 2016Holly Community Centre171 Mapleton AvenueBarrie, ON L4N 8T66:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, March 7, 2016St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School1 St. Joan of Arc AvenueMaple, ON L6A 1W96:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016Robert Bateman High School5151 New StreetBurlington, ON L7L 1V36:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016Lakeshore Collegiate Institute350 Kipling AvenueEtobicoke, ON M8V 3L16:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 10, 2016Glengrove Public School1934 Glengrove RoadPickering, ON L1V 1X26:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016Nelson Mandela Park Public School440 Shuter StreetToronto, ON M5A 1X66:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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This year, dippers with ICECorp will raise funds for Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka, with the assis-tance of Innisfil’s iRally for Cancer fundraising. Gilda’s Club offers a free program of social and emotional support for anyone feeling the impact of cancer.
All LSCF jumpers, through their fifth annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Dip campaign, will raise funds toward forest restoration, protection, edu-cational programs and other projects of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. Addition-ally, a portion of their fundraising will be directed to Gilda’s Club.
On the morning of the dip, guests and par-ticipants can enjoy a pancake breakfast at Innisfil Lions Hall from 8 to 11 a.m.
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Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario is working to bring moretransit to communities across the region with connections throughout theGreater Toronto and Hamilton Area. We have organized an open housefor you to learn more about integrated transit planning and provide yourfeedback on key projects and studies underway.
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• Regional Transportation Plan Review: Metrolinxis launching the formal review process for theRegional Transportation Plan, which guides thework being done to transform the transportationnetwork in the GTHA.
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A popular local burger joint continues to expand its patty turf.
Along with its Barrie and Orillia loca-tions, Kenzington Burger Bar is adding a new address in the heart of Bradford’s downtown core.
“We just opened in Orillia in June of 2015, and by mid-February, we’ll be serving up gourmet burgers in Bradford,” said owner and founder Brandon Clark.
“Our crazy big following has made it all possible.”
Established on Dunlop Street in down-town Barrie in 2007, Kenzington Burger Bar has become a popular destination for gour-met burger lovers. Kenzington features more than 22 delicious burger combinations.
“Our goal is to serve up some of the most creative, mouthwatering burgers this side of Toronto,” said the 33-year-old entrepreneur.
And with three locations, it appears burger lovers have a soft spot for Kenzington.
“Our diners are constantly posting photos of our burgers and specialty drinks on social media. It’s pretty cool.”
From the bar, Kenzington’s Caesar slider is very popular because it’s topped with a mini burger.
In March 2015, the Barrie location was featured on the Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here. “That was an amazing experience,” admits Clark with a smile.
Recipe by Kenzington Burger Bar Photo by Ellie Kistemaker
1 bottle of beer, pick your favourite type
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 Vidalia onion
Vegetable oil for frying
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Pinch cayenne
PREPARATION: In medium bowl, mix together beer, flour and cornstarch. Keep cold.
Cut into rings. Place rings into batter, coating should cover well. Fry in oil at 350F for two to three minutes or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
Kenzington Burger Bar expands into downtown core
MORE INFORMATIONq WANT MORE? Kenzington Burger Bar
locations are 40 Dunlop St. E., Barrie, 85 Mississauga St. E., Orillia, and 4 Holland St. W., Bradford.For more information, visit www.kenzington.ca.
“It’s been a crazy ride since then.” All Kenzington Burger Bar locations fea-
ture a four-step ordering process, which allows you to customize your meal. First, you pick your topping combination, then your bun – brioche, pretzel, gluten-free, tortilla wrap or grilled cheese – and then your pro-tein which includes KBB beef, grilled chick-en, fried chicken, ground turkey or black
bean and quinoa veggie. After that, you pick your side of either Yukon fries, salad, garlic parmesan fries, sweet potato fries or onion rings.
“KBB beef is our signature burger. It’s a special custom blend and like everything on our menu, it’s made in house,” explains Clark.
Along with burgers, Kenzington Burger Bar is also known for its live music.
“We (present) live music every night after 10 p.m. and on the weekends in the after-noons,” Clark explains. He anticipates using local Bradford talent at the new location, too – something he does at both the Barrie and Orillia locations.
The local restaurateur says he’s always been passionate about burgers and got in on the current burger craze on the ground level.
“It’s the most versatile platform for food because you can customize every aspect of it. With burgers, people can always find some-thing they like.”
Their newest venture here in Bradford is scheduled to open by the end of February, considering all final details go as planned. The restaurant has employed 44 people and will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
As for future locations? Clark says a small-er, seasonal location will be put on the Barrie waterfront.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of York will be back at Underground Bowl in Bradford for their annual Bowl For Kids Sake event at 1 p.m. For more information about how to participate or make a dona-tion, visit www.bbbsy.ca.
The second annual Megathon in support of Southlake Hospi-tal’s Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Walk of Life is at the BWG leisure centre. The kickoff is at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 905-775-7529.
The fifth annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Dip is back in Lake Simcoe. The cold dip will take place at Innisfil Beach Park. This year’s fundraising goal is $8,000, with proceeds going to the LSRCA. For more, visit www.lakesimcoefoundation.ca.
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Hockey Day in BWG is back. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bud Brown Park in Bond Head, teams from the Bradford Minor Hockey Association will be out on the rink to play some fun and friendly games. Come out and celebrate our favourite sport.
Calling all local artists, The BWG Studio Art Tour is look-ing for your talent. Next year’s show will take place from Sept. 16 to 18. Want to showcase your unique pieces? The dead-line to apply is Feb. 29, with a show fee of $100 also due by that date. For more information or to receive an entry form, email www.bwgstudiotour.com.
Winter registration for children’s programs at the BWG library is now open. For all programs with a fee, registration must be completed at the borrowers desk. For more information, call 905-775-3328.
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Environment, Health & Safety AssociateAs a member of the Environment, Heath & Safety team (EHS), you will provideassistance in the development, implementation and monitoring of the site’s EHSprograms in order to adequately protect the health & safety of employees, theCommunity and the environment as well as meet all relevant legislation requirements.You have proven experience in project management in addition to preparing health &safety documentation. You are a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) orhold a post secondary degree in a Safety or Environment discipline along with three (3)years of H&S experience, preferably in a R&D or manufacturing environment. You areresults oriented; possess strong initiative, flexibility and problem solving skills.
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JOB TITLE: Pocket Feeder- Casual Part- TimeBUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ONTHE OPPORTUNITY: York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a casual part-time Pocket Feeder position for the Aurora Warehouse, working Wednesdays and Fridays from 6am-4pm. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Pocket Feeder is responsible for feeding flyers into pockets of the Alphaliner machine.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Lifting flyer bundles to machine pockets • Preparing flyers from insertion into pockets• Feeding flyers into machine pockets• Maintain a clean work area• Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume• Perform physical material handling• Other duties as assigned
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please email your resume to [email protected] by February 14, 2016.Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compli-ance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.
Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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JOB TITLE: Machine Strapper- Casual Part-timeBUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ONTHE OPPORTUNITY: York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a casual part-time Machine Strapper position for the Aurora Warehouse, working Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm-2am. Report-ing to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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JOB TITLE: Phone Verifier, Casual Part TimeBUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ONTHE OPPORTUNITY: This position acts as the key liaison between the newspaper and the carrier force which delivers our product. From receipt of a customer/ circulation/corporate inquiry, the verification representative must take ownership of the inquiry to ensure the route is verified and results communicated to the ap-propriate parties.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROVIDERFebruary to June 2016
5 days per weekPickering College is recruiting a dynamic, energetic and qualifi ed individual for our After-Hours Care Program. The successful candidate must be dependable and reliable, compassionate and caring and understand the needs of primary students.
The hours of operation are 3:45pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 3:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday (one Thursday of every month 3:00-6:00pm).
Desired Qualifi cations:• Previous experience working with children (teaching, day-care, babysitting or camp experience preferred)• ECE designation preferred• CPR and First Aid trainingAs a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter via email by February 12, 2016 to:
GREENHOUSE SUPERVISORSupervise nursery and greenhouse staff, establish work schedules and procedures. Must have 5 years working experience with Reiger Begonias, Shamrocks and Zygo Cactus. Must speak Spanish. Education not required. $20/hr. No benefi ts.
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FAIRWAYS OF St. Andrews2+1 Bdrm Bungalow approx 1575 sq ft.
with partially finished basement.Lot 39’x137’
Great Rm, Master 12’x15’ w/ en suiteCall owner: 905-715-7619
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Articles for Sale Articles for Sale
STEEL ROOFING AND SIDING:29 gauge galv. $74/sq., Liner panel painted $84/sq.
20 year paint $90/sq., 45 year paint $98/sq.Call Barr Steel Sales
705-723-8080 • www.sbsteel.ca
Trucks & SUVs
2011 BUICK Enclave AWD-CX SUV, 7 seater, 27K, fully loaded, V6, large
cargo, immaculate condition, one owner. Asking $26,900. 905-853-6058
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HARRISON DR./ London Rd. area. 1 bedroom +den basement. Available immediately. $1100 inclusive. First/ last, references required. 905-898-6769
NEWMARKET CENTRALBachelor , quiet building,
close to hospital. Parking. No dogs. $900 inclusive.
905-953-9683
NEWMARKET- STONEHAVEN. Luxury 2 bedroom + den in large private
home. A/C. Internet. Parking. Laundry. Yard. Non-smoking/ pets. $1300 inclusive.
February 5th 905-717-9360
AURORA VILLAGE CO-OP2 bedroom garden home. $1212
inclusive. Available April 15th. Common area wi-� and cable incl.
For info: (905)841-7125. www.auroravillagecoop.com
AURORA, WELLINGTON/BATHURST, 1 BEDROOM apartment, private entrance, lower
level walk out. Parking, laundry, air, Satalite, internet. $1000 inclusive.
Suitable for mature single. Available immediately. 905-841-1858.
AURORA, WELLINGTON/BATHURST, close to GO train, highway and shops, newly renovated, high quality 2 bedroom basement apartment. Brand new stainless steel appliances. Available immediately. TV package included. No pets. $1380+ 20% hydro. Call 416.477.7127
MOUNT ALBERT, 1 bedroom apartment.
Fridge, stove, private deck + parking. No pets. $750+ hydro. First + Last.
Available Feb. 15, 2016. 905.852.6263.
NEWMARKET,Fully renovated and very clean
1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, 1 parking.
Available immediately. $900 per month. Call Eli, 416-402-6037.
BRADFORD CENTRAL.House, 3 bedrooms, $1200+ .
No smoking, no pets. Laundry. Close to all amenities. Available immediately 905-775-5813, 905-960-5813
AURORA CENTRAL 2 bedroom, March,.1st.,
$1350 inclusive.A/C, Parking, no smoking/pets.
905.841.1060
AURORA- 90 Temperance St. 1 bedroom apartment available immediately. Clean,
quiet building, near amenities.$1150 inclusive. No smoking/dogs. Feb. 1
& March 1st. 647-321-5930
BRADFORD, 1200 sq ft., 2 bedroom basement apartment for rent, separate entrance, 2 parking. $950+ 40%
utilities. Available immediately. Call 647-200-1413.
BRADFORD- 3 bedroom upper, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking.
No smoking/ no dogs. $1150+ utilities.Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm, 905-778-8228 after 6pm.
Apartments for Rent Apartments for Rent
LESLIE/DAVIS - 3 bedroom walkout basement, over 2300 sq.ft., huge patio,
separate entrance, parking, laundry. $1400. inclusive. No smoking. No pets.
905-715-7664
NEWMARKET LARGE, bright 1 bedroom basement,
laundry, cable. No smoking. No pets. First and last. $950. Immediate.
416-450-7957
NEWMARKET- Hospital/ Leslie. 3 bedroom duplex, main floor, upgraded. NO PETS. Large yard. Parking. Close to schools.
Feb. 1/16. $1480+ hydro. 752 Greenfield Cres., Newmarket. 1-403-282-8800
NEWMARKET- LUXURY historic home. 3 bedrooms + den, private
laundry, AC, parking and pool. Suits up to 3 room mates. Close to hospital.
Available March 1st. 905-895-9942
NEWMARKET, Near library. Large, bright 1 bedroom with deck.
First/ last. No pets, no smoking. $850+ hydro.
905-898-7705
NEWMARKET- RENOVATED 1 bedroom apt. 2nd floor (stairs), separate entrance,
access to yard. Non-smoker. No pets. $1100 inclusive. Available immediately.
905-868-0374
YONGE/BATSON Bright, newly renovated 1+ bedroom
basement, laundry, internet, 1 parking. $1,350 inclusive.
Available March 1st. 905-503-1569
YONGE/DAVIS- House on court, backs onto George St. - 3 bedroom upper $1375+ and
2 bedroom lower $1050+. Both have separate entrances, laundry and parking. No smoking. No pets. Call 905-235-0861
AURORA- Yonge/ WellingtonLarge 2 bedroom, ensuite laundry. Securebuilding. Parking. Appliances. No smoking/
pets. From $1250+. Feb/Mrch. 905-780-0057
NEWMARKET - LARGE 3 bedroom upper, livingroom, diningroom, 3
bathrooms, laundry room, garage parking, $1400+ 416-721-6001
64 MUNKSWOOD CRESCENT 3 bedroom bungalow,
$1400+ utilities. Shared laundry, separate entrance.
416-725-8191 after 2pm.
AURORA, 1 bedroom +den luxury condo for rent.
Swimming pool, spa, gym, parking, laundry and locker included.
Available immediately. $1550+. 905-596-0690.
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Bray CircleNewmarket- Davis/Leslie
Three-bedroom townhouse available immediately. Freshly painted, refurbished
floors, garage, family neighbourhood, playgrounds, close to
transit, shops. Smoke-free unit. $1395/mo+utilities.
905-898-1007, ext. 72714 [email protected]
DELUXE executive 3bedroom home with 2 bedroom granny fl at,
1 block from beach. $2400. Excellent deal! 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624
EXECUTIVE 3bedroom home with 2 bedroom ground level
granny fl at. 1 block from beach. 5 minutes to Hwy#404. 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624
SIBBALD’S POINT3 bedroom. Stove, fridge.
$1100+ utilities. Small deck, front & back yard. Available immediately.
(416)769-5809 call after 4pm.
HOLLAND/WEST PARK, detached 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths,
double car garage, fenced, immaculate. April 1, 2016. $1795+ utilities.
905-551-1758. [email protected]
INNISFIL,Brand new 3 bedroom home,
double car garage, close to lake. $1700+.
Tony Mendes 905.715.4951, Century 21.
STOUFFVILLE, BRAND new townhouse, 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths,
2 car garage, huge deck+ roof top terrace and balcony with terrific park view,
non-smoking/pets. $1800+ utilities. Immediately. 905-233-1186.
NEWMARKET RENTAL-Bathurst & Davies 3 Brooms/ 2.5 bath. Text/ call: 647-469-8793
NEWMARKET- 3 bedroom 2 storey upper, safe neighbourhood, huge deck, backyard,
laundry, 2 parking, $1250+ utilities. 2 bedroom upper, laundry $1050+ utilities.
March 1st. 905-233-1186
NEWMARKET, BRIGHT, furnished room, centrally located.
Parking, cable, internet, a/c, laundry. Clean, mature non-smoker.
Avail Feb. 25th. $575. First/ last. 289-716-4603 (text only)
NEWMARKET- 2 furnished rooms/ clean, quiet, central shared home. Parking, laundry, cable, WIFI, in-ground pool. Mature, male professionals only. Non-smokers/ pets. $650 & $665 inclusive. 905-251-3239.
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KESWICK,ROOMS for rent, women only.
Furnished 5 bedroom, all inclusive. Licensed by York Region.
416-859-5103
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By AmAndA [email protected]
or Pete Rylott, life was about how you saw the light.
He was always sur-rounded by light – sun-
light, black lights and Christmas lights.
“He always lit the way with a path and some flowers,” said Rylott’s long-time friend Kimberly Tower, who was with him when he died.
“He showed you a direction. Where you ended up going was your choice.”
Rylott, a former industrial painter, died earlier this year from liver disease. He was 60.
Rylott was very close with his mother, Kay.
When she died, Rylott started drinking and was eventually diag-nosed with hepatitis C. Eventually the drink took him in.
While he experimented with drugs in his teens, alcohol was never his vice, Tower said.
“I’m still so mad about it,” she said. “It’s like he wanted to join her. There was no changing his mind.”
That was part of his extreme personality, she added.
As an avid collector of any-thing Coca-Cola, his kitchen was adorned with vintage memora-bilia from floor to ceiling.
There are more than 10,000 tulips planted around his prop-
Collector, friend saw world through different light
Mount Albert resident Pete Rylott is remembered by many for his fascinations with lights, which lit up his old farmhouse.
‘He was a hippy to the fullest... No hesitation. He was always peace and love.’
Ferty.
“Everything was to the extreme,” said Tower, looking around the old barn house where the two friends spent countless hours reminiscing.
“He liked Coca-Cola. So, there’s Coca-Cola on every wall,” she said. “There is not a window here where you don’t see a garden he planted.”
Over the years, Rylott planted thousands upon thousands of tulips around the property.
He made Mount Albert his home in the late 1980s when he purchased an old farmhouse and renovated it to showcase the building’s unique wood structure.
Rylott made it a point to get everything he needed locally, from food to prescriptions, car parts to hockey cards.
“He was always buy-
ing brakes... He got his
license late in life. Maybe
he was catching up.”
He had a love of speed and lived life in the fast lane, Tower said.
“He was always buying brakes,” she said. “He got his license late in life. Maybe he was catching up.”
One of the few things kept from his childhood was his col-
lection of black light psychedelic posters, which glow under ultra-violet light emitted from black lights.
Many know him as a hippy-type, Tower said.
“He was a hippy to the fullest,”
Tower said. “No hesitation. He was always peace and love.”
Most in town knew Rylott’s house by the black light glow at night or by his trail of Christmas lights wrapped around every tree during the wintertime.
Black lights weren’t the only lights he was fascinated by.
Every night, he watched the sun-set over his eight-acre property. He even trimmed the trees on the far north side of his lot so he could have a good view of the sunset in the end.
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Classifieds Lifenews.caGARRETT, Bernard Campbell
Bernie (or Ben, as he was known to his family) was born to William and Jacqueline Garrett on 29th December 1929, and died on Monday 25th January 2016. Bernie is survived by his adored and devoted wife Norma, with whom he spent more than sixty years, his youngest brother Elton (Jocelyn); the two daughters he and Norma had together, Melanie (Gordon) and Heather (Khaled); as well as by Heather and Khaled’s children, Careem and Sarah who continue to be a constant source of delight and enormous pride to their entire extended family. Ben was also predeceased by several siblings: Donald (Mary), Audrey, Alan, Sheila, and more recently, Graham (Hoda).
Although Bernie spent his fi nal years in the Toronto area so that he and Norma could be nearer Heather and her family, he remained a passionate Montrealer through and through. While his day-to-day dealings saw him based mainly in the port there, his career in shipping offered him the chance to travel the world, seeing such far fl ung places as Rotterdam, Athens, Hamburg, Halifax and Rimouski. But it was the many years he spent working in Churchill, Manitoba which stayed with him the most.
He had a lifelong love of reading, which he passed on to Melanie in particular, teaching her to read before she started school. His passion for Canada’s shared national obsession with hockey was something he always denied - unless there was a game on, in which case no one was allowed to speak in the room. The same went for his love-hate obsession with every conceivable minutiae of Quebec politics, and one of his great pleasures of 2015 was living long enough to be able to vote for yet another Trudeau.
In his fi nal weeks, Ben’s own mother was very much on his mind, and so it was particularly poignant that he died on the day Scots the world over celebrate the anniversary of their bard - and her favourite poet - Robert Burns.
A man’s a man, for a’ thatFor a’ that, an’ a’ thatTheir tinsel show an’ a’ thatThe honest man, though e’er sae poorIs king o’ men for a’ that
Bernie was cremated on Thursday, at the Forest Lawn Crematorium, 4570 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario.
HALE, Donna Anne June 11, 1937 - January 30, 2016
Surrounded by family and loved ones, Donna succumbed peacefully to respiratory illness at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Wife of the late Donald Wesley Hale. Survived by children Stewart and Rochelle. Predeceased by children Donald Jr., Dennis, Stephen and Collette. Grandmother to Jessica, Christopher, Victoria, Charlie, Charlotte and Stephanie. Great-grandmother to Carson, Coco-Rose and Lucien. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Clara Elliott and her siblings Frank Jr. and Richard (Dick). Beloved by many extended family and children. Donna worked for many years as a dedicated foster parent for the Toronto Children’s Aid Society caring for countless needy girls and boys throughout her career; many of whom still look to call her “mother” today. The family would like to express special thanks to the caring nurses and staff at Southlake Regional as well as The MacDonald House for Seniors in offering such excellent care and compassion in her life. Friends and family may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. with funeral service beginning at 1 p.m., followed by an interment at Newmarket Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made in her name to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre.
On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com
HUGHES, Orville (Past Warden of Simcoe County)
Peacefully passed away with family at his side at Kingsmere in Alliston on Sunday, January 31, 2016.
Orville Hughes of Bradford at 95 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Jean Hughes (nee Allan). Loving father of Jim, Brian (Cathy), Marjorie Jean Hughes (Chris Graham) and Edie (Phil) Barley. Proud grandfather of Chandra (Mike), Jamie (Andrea), Kevin, David; Tiffany (Dan), Kristen (Scott); Mackenzie, Quinn, Weston; Dayna (Andrew) and Leah. Orville will be lovingly remembered by his 11 great grandchildren. Dear brother of late Irma Burton and late Roy Hughes. Orville will also be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held under the auspices of Simcoe Lodge, A.F. & A.M. No. 79 G.R.C. on Thursday at 6:45 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 2940 10th Sideroad, Bradford on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Trinity Cemetery, Beeton.
In Orville’s memory, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Southlake Regional Health Centre.
DAXON, Clayton John
Son of Alice and the late Ken Daxon, brother of Corey (Jenn), Tracey (Rick) and Krista (Dale) passed peacefully to eternal rest on January 29th, 2016 after a struggle with declining health surrounded by his family who love him dearly.
Clayton will be missed by all his nephews and niece, Corey, Liam, Gage, Kenzie, Nathan, Cole and Will.
Clayton accomplished so much in his life in spite of the struggles he underwent. He was a joy to everyone who knew him and his unique and infectious laugh was his hallmark of recognition. He impacted everyone who knew him or met him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and we wish him the freedom he so desperately strived for in life. We will love him and miss him forever.
You are invited to attend Clayton’s Celebration of Life service on Sunday, February 14th from 2-5 p.m. at the Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket.
In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in memory of Clayton to: http://costellosyndromeusa.org/
FORGIE, John Gordon (Gord)
Passed away after a brief illness at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on January 29, 2016 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Brown). Loving father of Beverley (Tom), Pat (Ralph) and Murray (Lisa). Proud grandfather of Gord (deceased), Scott (Sarah), Jeff (Jamieson), Sarah (Ryan), Jordan (Angela), Amanda (John), Martin (Jannelle) and great-grandfather of Chase, Ella, Everett, Trent, Ewan and Olivia.
Gord was an Air Force Veteran of WWII. He joined the Markham Lions club in 1959 and was active in the community through his association.
Friends and family will be received at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N. (Markham Road), Markham on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 11 a.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery.
In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
BYGNES, Evelyn (nee Bowes)
Passed away at Southlake
Residential Care Village in
Newmarket on Wednesday,
January 27, 2016 at 92 years of age.
Beloved wife of the late Thorleif (Tom) Bygnes. Loving mother of Dennis (Christina) and Karen. Proud grandma of Erika (Timothy) and Lindsay and great grandma of Thora and Finlay. Survived by her sister Marjorie and brother David, predeceased by William. A memorial service was held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com
WORRALL, Maud Mary (nee Starkey)Passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 31st, 2016 in her 86th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Jack (2007). Loving mother of Paul, Mike (Marilyn), and John (Kathy). Proud grandmother of Chris, Leah, Zach, Danica, Claire, Gillian and great-grandmother to Mason and Alexandra. She will be missed and remembered by her sister Eileen Keess and brothers John, Jim, and Peter and the many friends whose lives she touched. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 17955 Leslie Street, Newmarket on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at church. In memory of Maud, a donation may be made to the Lung Association.
Online condolences may be left at taylorfh.ca. Funeral arrangements
entrusted to TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME-NEWMARKET CHAPEL 905-898-2100.
SCHMICH, Katharina
Peacefully passed away at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Thursday, January 28, 2016.
Katharina Schmich (nee Bittner) of Bradford in her 101st year. Beloved wife of late Josef Schmich. Loving mother of Tony (Theresa) Schmich. Proud Oma of Susan (Fred) LaRue, Anne Crisp and Cathy (Rick) Moser. Cherished Great Oma of Justin (Meghan Gaynor), Brandon; Amanda, Courtney; and Ava. Predeceased by her siblings Josef (Katharina) Bittner and Barbara (Josef) Fath.
Friends called at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Bradford for visitation. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford.
MORGAN, Eugene H.
Passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, in Newmarket, at 70 years of age after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Loving husband of Vicki (nee Landry). Beloved father of Veronica (Andrew), Tania, Teri and Craig (Shannon). Proud Gpa of Ashley (Robert), Kieran, Brett, Brady, Emilee, Sean, Taylor, and Mason. Best friend of Alowishes.
As per Eugene’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Special thank you to his nurse Candy, and his medical team at Southlake.
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Sun. January 31stBradford – 1 Nobleking – 2Goals: Ryan TheriaultAssists: Sebastien Ferris
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