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During a council meeting on June 7, long-time resident and dedicated volunteer Paul Burston was awarded with a very special recognition.

Burston has been chosen to receive the Ontario Senior of the Year Award, which is given to each municipality in Ontario to honour one outstanding local Ontarian who, after the age of 65, has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community.

The award recognizes high levels of achievements in anything that benefits the province. Burston has a long list of accom-plishments throughout his lifetime, includ-ing being appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2014.

He spent more than 40 years working to improve Ontario’s social services to provide vulnerable Ontarians with a voice and a helping hand. For more than a decade, he has also been working diligently to improve the lives of Ontario’s First Nations people.

The list goes on and on of all the wonder-ful things Burston has done for the commu-nity and surrounding areas – making him the perfect recipient of the Ontario Senior of the Year Award.

“I’m grateful to be part of Bradford, with so many multi-cultural people,” said Bur-ston.

“It’s been a great honor to receive this award today and the support of this commu-nity and care that the community has, has been wonderful.”

Burston named senior of yearPaul Burston (left) receives the Ontario Senior of the Year Award from Bradford Deputy Mayor James Leduc.

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Staff and students at Chris Hadfield Public School in Bradford welcomed a very special guest June 7.

Commander Chris Hadfield, himself, a retired astronaut and the first Canadian commander of the International Space Sta-tion, paid a visit to the school proudly named after him as part of its official grand opening celebration.

Before making his way into the gym-nasium to greet hundreds of excited faces, Hadfield toured the hallways with principal Evelyn Alban, Simcoe County District School Board chairperson Peter Beacock, Director of Education Kathi Wallace, other board trust-ees and members of the media.

Hadfield took time to admire space-

Astronaut lands at school bearing his namethemed art along the walls made by students, even leaving a message or two on classroom boards and playing on the LEGO wall set up inside of the library. As he made his way toward the gymnasium, all went quiet as stu-dents anxiously awaited his arrival.

And then he walked through the door.A loud eruption of cheers filled the room

as Hadfield was introduced. As Alban spoke of the journey it took to get into the newly built school, which opened its doors at the beginning of January, Hadfield went and sat down with students on the floor as a video of how Chris Hadfield PS came to be, was played on the wall in front of them.

Following a few welcoming remarks, Had-field was invited up to say a few words.

He began by asking students what it took build and launch a rocket ship, using the

comparison to explain how the process is similar to building a school.

“Look around your school and look at all of the smart people you have here. Look at all of your teachers,” he said.

“It takes a lot of smart people to launch a rocket ship and a lot to help build a school like yours. Go wherever you want to go. That’s the purpose of being in school, to help you be whatever you want to be.”

He also shared that it had always been his dream to visit space — a goal he strived for almost all his life. As an astronaut for 21 years, Hadfield says he has been able to accomplish more than he ever thought possible.

“It is a huge honour for me to have my name on your school,” he said.

“Growing up, you never really dream that it’s something that could happen. I grew up

here in southern Ontario just like you. You can achieve anything.”

Hadfield was met with another large round of applause before a song and dance perfor-mance courtesy of the junior and senior choir and the school’s leadership team. He was then presented with a hockey jersey, donning the school’s sports team name, The Commanders, before the assembly wrapped up.

As he put on the jersey, he looked out into the crowd and said one last thing.

“I am proud to be a Commander.”Hadfield’s visit marked a very special day

for staff and students, who will never forget the day an astronaut came to visit.

An open house celebration for parents and students also took place later in the day with refreshments, school tours and a book fair.

Commander Chris Hadfield was on hand for the grand opening of the Bradford public school named in his honour.STAFF PHOTO/SUSIE KOCKERSCHEIDT

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Though it’s still more than one year away, Bradford council is already starting to plan celebrations for Canada’s 150th birthday.

The sesquicentennial will be celebrated in various ways across the country on July 1, 2017 and Bradford West Gwillimbury has some ideas of its own. The celebration would include regular activities with an evening event that includes music, dance, games, food and a fireworks show to wrap up the night.

In order to help implement a number of new and unique ideas, however, the town must apply for a federal grant being given to select municipalities with new and innova-tive ways of celebrating Canada for the spe-cial milestone.

The earlier the plan is completed and outlined by council, the higher their chance at receiving the additional grant, according to town CAO Geoff McKnight.

New events specifically created for the BWG celebration include a parade with the 150th Canada theme, the sale of Canada 150 tulips, custom-made street banners and con-sideration of purchase for small, ground level flags to be put on display at each residence in Bradford.

Councillors tossed around a few extra thoughts about the celebration during a council meeting on June 7.

“Let’s not just have to focus of this event

Celebrate Local Food Week

From June 6 to 12, Bradford West Gwil-limbury is celebrating Local Food Week, as proclaimed by the Ontario Local Food Act.

Councillors, members of the Holland Marsh Growers’ Association and local farm-ers gathered on June 1 to raise a flag in hon-our of the hard work and dedication from farmers within the Holland Marsh — an area known as the soup and salad bowl of Canada.

“BWG is founded on agricultural tradi-tion and the Holland Marsh had contrib-uted greatly to that,” Mayor Rob Keffer said, before reading through the official procla-mation.

“We owe a lot to our farmers.”Local Food Week will continue to high-

light the importance of buying locally made and produced goods from Ontario’s 37,000 farming families.

— Brea Bartholet

Plans for Canada’s 150th underway

within Bradford only. We have other hamlets and communities within our borders,” Coun-cillor Ron Orr said.

“They always seem to be forgotten, so I think it’s important to include everyone in this.”

Councillor Peter Ferragine suggested that some extra emphasis be put on floral baskets and planters throughout the downtown core, with only red and white flowers to maintain the theme.

Though council is still open to new ideas from residents and local committees, McK-night noted that putting together a detailed plan as soon as possible would be most ben-eficial in the long run.

“Perhaps we can be more generous in the estimates for what costs might be and, hope-fully, that estimate will allow for us to cover other elements,” he said.

Town staff will work on creating an outline to accompany the application for the federal grant within the next few weeks.


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For more than 30 years, Jennifer De Winter and husband Ralph have lived in one of Bond Head’s most historic homes.

Located at 4318 County Rd. 88, the Suther-land House has only had four families reside in it since it was rebuilt in 1978 following a devastating town fire. The Gothic revival home was brought back to life by blacksmith Hugh McCracken and was lovingly owned by the Sutherland family for more than 55 years, hence its local name.

Now, the De Winters continue to enjoy the home’s deep historic value — something that had Jennifer hooked the moment she saw it.

“We had been looking at houses in Tot-tenham and had a deal fall through. We never even thought about Bond Head, but we pulled up in front of the Sutherland House and I knew it was my dream home.”

The home had been put on the market the morning she and Ralph stopped through the small community.

“It was meant to be,” Jennifer said.Since that time, the De Winters have

had members of the Sutherland family tour through their childhood home, something, Jennifer says, created a special connection to her, the home and the Sutherlands.

The Sutherland House will be part of Bradford West Gwillmibury’s fourth annual self-guided Heritage Home Tour on June 12, featuring eight historic homes from through-out the community.

The tour will be open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Organized by the BWG Local History Association, the tour is held to raise funds for maintenance and restoration of the Auld Kirk Scotch Settlement.

Other sites included in the tour are:

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• Tour refreshment stop, 275 Leonard Rd., West Gwil-limbury

• Auld Kirk Scotch Settlement, 3380 Line 6

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at the Bradford Print Shoppe, The Pink Closet, Nancy’s Nifty Nook or at any of the locations on the tour on the day of the tour.

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The Sutherland House has only had four families reside in it since it was rebuilt in 1978 following a devastating town fire.

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Handle climate change rollout carefullyhe provincial govern-ment has launched an ambitious new offensive in its efforts to combat climate

change.The Ontario Liberals’ plan,

released yesterday, puts forward various measures, including means of encouraging motorists to transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric ones and subsidies for home charging.

Increasing the availability of lower-carbon fuel — such as nat-ural gas and propane — to entice truck drivers away from diesel and ensuring that all new homes are carbon neutral by 2030 are also among key components in the strategy.

Recently, some opposition MPPs had stoked fears the plan would ban the use of natural gas for home heating and though the document proposes no such measure, it does include incen-tives for those who switch to alternative energy sources.

According to a story by Keith Leslie of the Canadian Press, the plan envisions spending up to $8.3 billion over the next five years to help counter climate change, with much of the fund-ing expected to come from the $1.9 billion the province hopes to raise annually through the auction of emission credits once it joins a cap-and-trade market

with Quebec and California next year.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Glen Murray told CP the plan will hike home heating bills by about $5 per month and add 4.3 cents per litre to the price of gas.

The overall goal is to bring down the province’s emissions by 15 per cent of 1990 levels by 2020 and, ultimately, slash them by 80 per cent by 2050.

And while it’s good to see the government taking climate change seriously, the rollout of the plan needs to be handled carefully.

It’s great to provide incentives to reduce one’s carbon footprint, but not everyone can afford to take advantage of them and fork out the upfront bill for retro-fit-ting their home or purchasing an electric car —especially if they’re pummelled with additional costs in the interim.

Generally speaking, we all want to do our part in the fight against climate change and have our homes and vehicles operate as efficiently as possible.

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We’re baby boomers, but we’re not selling our home

Marney Beck

ur local newspapers have been publishing the stories for years now and the head-lines all start to sound the same: “Record sales in May

keep housing market hopping” (way back in June 2007); “Housing market stays hot” (Nov. 2011); “House values highest in GTA: MPAC” (July 2012); “House values continue to rise” (July 2012).

I could go on, but you get the general idea.

Those headlines about prices climbing and our hot housing market are inter-spersed with headlines like these: “Hous-ing supply fails to meet needs” (May 2012) or “Housing tops seniors’ worries” (May 2013).

It’s something everyone is talking and worrying about, which is why we’re publishing the latest series of stories — Through the Roof; a Metroland special report. Read the series online at thetopic.ca

The escalating housing market, ridiculous bidding wars and sky-high prices are

happening across the GTA.

As we all know, the escalating housing market, ridiculous bidding wars and sky-high prices are happening across the GTA.

We know this issue is touching a chord with you, from letters to the editor and social media conversations — and plain old over-the-back-fence discussions going on in every community.

Take my own street in Richmond Hill — a microcosm of the housing market. On any given week, there are several homes up for sale or lease — and yes, some bear the “sold over asking” words on the signs.

The home directly beside my home was sold by longtime neighbours in December 2014 and a family lived there for about a year. Then they were gone and, apparently the house was advertised again for sale online, yet no traditional realtor sign was seen.

The house has been empty for months now. I mow the dandelion-filled grass just so it doesn’t make our adjoining front yard look bad.

The backyard of the house is pretty

overgrown and prospective families troop in and out of the home on weekends tak-ing a look, I presume.

Another neighbour across the street had contractors working on her home and speculation ran rampant — is she moving? Renting? Or maybe just renovat-ing? And I’m getting those calls, too.

I answer our home phone and hear: “Hello, are you interested in selling your house?”

No introductory “How do you do, I’m so and so...” just straight to the point: “You selling”? “No” is our answer. And here are some reasons why.

My husband and I love our home, the short walk to the theatre, grocery and drug stores, parks and other amenities, and while incredible selling prices of other homes on our street give us pause for thought, we’re not ready to move for many years yet.

Yes, we’re Baby Boomers, and yes we’re staying in our homes as long as we can handle the stairs and the yard work.

My husband has had more than his share of health challenges and depends on and greatly appreciates his doctors in our community — and our hospital.

We hear stories about people moving to other places in Ontario having trouble finding a doctor — even a family doctor. That’s one good reason we’re staying put.

Another is our 24-year-old son. Although he has a full-time job, there’s no way he could afford an apartment in Richmond Hill with the high rents, much less enter the crazy housing mar-ket — even sharing a home purchase with friends.

So, hot housing market or not, we’re not selling.

— Marney Beck is editor of the Thornhill/Richmond Hill Liberals


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Mowing the lawn proved to be a danger-ous task for one homeowner along Line 13 in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Bradford Fire Services received reports of a large storage building fire around 5 p.m. on June 3. BWG Fire Chief Kevin Gallant says it is believed that a riding lawn mower may have sparked the fire, after the homeowner put it away near a pile of hay.

“The fire occurred about 10 minutes after he finished mowing the lawn, so we believe the fire could have potentially started due to the heat coming from a part of the machine,” added Gallant.

The building was damaged in the fire, but crews from BWG, Innisfil and New Tecum-seth were able to keep flames away from a second storage building nearby.

Firefighters left the scene around 7:30 p.m. No one was injured and the house on the property did not sustain any damage.

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Bradford Fire Services was called to a storage building fire around 5 p.m. on June 3.


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From barren to bountiful

Today, the SimcoeCounty Forest – ahaven for wildlife,a valuable source of

wood for the forest industry,and a much-loved oasis forhikers, hunters, naturalistsand outdoor enthusiasts – is asource of pride and a respectedmodel for forest management.Ironically, the roots of that

success were planted in the soilof shame.By the time a new century

dawned in 1900, most ofthe region’s trees had beenruthlessly razed to make wayfor farming; without trees thesandy soil was soon erodedby wind and water. SimcoeCounty’s landscape wasdecimated and its skies werefilled with smoke as forests notcleared for farming were setafire and left to burn.“I can remember the night

skies red with such fires – atMidhurst and AntenMills andOrr Lake,” Simcoe Countyfarmer and politician E.C.Drury once recalled.Thoseimages were seared into Drury’smind and became his personaland political call to action,sparking a new vision for thebarren land.When Drury became

Ontario’s eighth premier in1919, he helped establish theAgreement Forest program thatallowed local governments topurchase lands and turn themover to the Ontario Departmentof Lands and Forests forprotection and development.Simcoe County was the

first to take advantage of theprogram and, onMay 8, 1922,the first trees were planted inthe Hendrie tract in what wasthen Vespra Township.Over the next two decades,

as the county forests expandedwith purchases of large tractsof land at Orr Lake, Waverley,

Tosorontio and beyond, morethan 10 million trees wereplanted. By the mid 1950s, mostof the once-barren lands hadbeen reforested with healthypine and spruce plantations.After subsequent decades of

buying land and taking painsto develop a healthy forest,revenue from the sale of forestproducts began to exceedexpenses by the 1980s.In 1996, the County signed an

agreement with the Ministry ofNatural Resources to establish

its own forestry department.Now, almost a century after

that first tree was planted inthe fledgling forest withinthe Hendrie tract, the SimcoeCounty Forest has become thelargest municipally-ownedforest in Ontario.Today, with more than

32,000 acres of forests spreadover 150 parcels of land, theSimcoe County Forest is aworking forest.The revenues from the

sale of its timber not only

cover expenses and fund thepurchase of more land, butit also means no taxpayers’money is needed to sustainthis valuable resource.Simcoe County is one of

the few municipalities in theprovince that continues toinvest in land; during the pastdecade alone, the SimcoeCounty Forest has expanded bymore than 3,600 acres.“To be able to continue to

expand the Simcoe CountyForest today reflects the success

of the forestry program,” saidthe county’s forester, GraemeDavis. “This truly demonstratesthe kind of commitment wehave at the political level, bothfinancially and philosophically.Forests are long-terminvestments and the County ofSimcoe is unique in Ontario.No other municipality has doneanything close to what we havedone.”If Drury was alive today,

he would undoubtedly beproud to see how the seeds ofchange he planted in the 1920scontinue to bear fruit today.When he was premier, a countyforest was dedicated to him,prompting him to comment:“I would rather have this fora monument than a statue inQueen’s Park.”Davis said he and his staff are

inspired by that philosophy andproud to carry on that legacy.“We are providing an example

of what good forestry can doand what can be achievedthrough effective, long-termplanning. It goes back to thegoals in the original reportcompleted in the 1920s andwe are proud to say we arecontinuing to meet those goals.”And, he noted, the County

plays an important role bydemonstrating to private landowners how good stewardshipof the forest can be sustainable.On top of that example, eachyear, $35,000 in revenues fromthe Simcoe County Forest isdirected to local agencies tosupport tree planting on privatelands in the region.“More than 20 million trees

have been planted within theSimcoe County Forest since1922 and more than 240,000seedlings have been plantedwithin the last five years,” saidDavis. “We are committed tomaking sure our forests remainsustainable.”

Less than a century after the first tree was planted, the Simcoe County Foresthas become the largest municipally-owned forest in Ontario

Left, aman stands on log sleigh pulled by two horses. Right, McNiece Forestry skiddingpulpwood from the cutting area in the Brentwood Tract in 1965.

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Celebrate success with us!It is our greatest source of pride and pleasure to witness the growth of ourstudents and to celebrate the contribution that each makes to our world.Every student participates in our GlobalLeadership Program and develops socialconscience, confidence, knowledge and skills toshape the future.

Students choose Pickering College becauseof the warm and comfortable atmosphere.Graduates leave with exceptional academiccompetency and solid characters, shaped bythe breadth and depth of their experiences atPickering College.

16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket

www.pickeringcollege.on.ca • (905) 895-1700

Congratulations to our 2016 Graduating Classes!Grade 12 Graduates - Class of 2016

Limited spacestill available forFall 2016. Book apersonal tour.For more information,

please [email protected]

or call 905-895-1700 ext. 277.www.pickeringcollege.on.ca

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Kindergarten GraduatesPICKERINGCOLLEGE

Grade Eight Graduates

Celebrate success with us!It is our greatest source of pride and pleasure to witness the growth of ourstudents and to celebrate the contribution that each makes to our world.Every student participates in our GlobalLeadership Program and develops socialconscience, confidence, knowledge and skills toshape the future.

Students choose Pickering College becauseof the warm and comfortable atmosphere.Graduates leave with exceptional academiccompetency and solid characters, shaped bythe breadth and depth of their experiences atPickering College.

16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket

www.pickeringcollege.on.ca • (905) 895-1700

Congratulations to our 2016 Graduating Classes!Grade 12 Graduates - Class of 2016

Limited spacestill available forFall 2016. Book apersonal tour.For more information,

please [email protected]

or call 905-895-1700 ext. 277.www.pickeringcollege.on.ca

B. CARLTON B. CLELAND B. GRUHL N. SIMPSONP. MORTON C. TORRANCEA. RITCHIE

T. ARAf SERUR N. BOROwSkI N. fARAH SALAzAR J. fARMER C. fRANk A. fU

P. JOHNSON

A. RIDEOUT

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British Columbia

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California,San Diego

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A. GOCOOLU of T St.George

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JUNE 9TH FLYER LIST

Please note: Not all flyers are booked for all areas.

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Friends in Bradford euchre group meets every third Friday of the month at changing locations. New members from outside of the Bradford area are invited to join. No membership fees or costs. For more, email [email protected]

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Bradford resident Adam Holmes submitted this photograph. If you have a photograph that depicts life in Bradford West Gwillimbury, email it to Topic editor Ted McFadden at [email protected].

Canadians will celebrate the country’s 150th birthday in 2017. As a tribute to the occa-sion, the Bond Head Women’s Institute is sponsoring the Greatest Events in Canadian History – since 1867 – cal-endar. Winners will have their entry featured in one of the 12 months of the calendar. Send entries to [email protected] by July 1.

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JUNE 11Charity Car wash hOME tOUrtrail walk Day

The BWG volunteer firefighter charity car wash will take place in front of Canadian Tire from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a small donation. Come out and help give back to the community.

The BWG History Association presents the Heritage Home Tour, from 1 to 5 p.m. A number of historical homes will be open to the public for a fun and educational outing for people of all ages. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Bradford Print Shoppe, Nancy’s Nifty Nook or The Pink Closet.

BWG’s Active Transportation & Recreation Committee invites you to its 3rd annual Walk the Spine Trail Walk, beginning at 11 a.m. Participants should meet in front of the library, where the Bradford farmers market begins. The walk will include a portion of the trail system from Cousteau Drive to Aishford Road.

A second PROBUS Club has formed in Bradford, a social club for retired and semi-retired Individuals. The next meeting is June 15, 10 a.m. to noon at St. John’s Presbyterian Church. Speaker will be Annabel Slaight. Call 905-775-4700 or 905-551-0942.

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CLUES ACROSS1. Businessmen5. Million barrels per day (abbr.)8. From a distance12. Ruth’s mother-in-law14. Performer __ Lo Green15. Drug for Parkinson’s disease,

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More than 700 people walked onto the grounds at Dreamwinds Equine Assisted Learning Centre on June 4 to celebrate all things horse at the third annual Horse Day event.

As part of Equine Canada’s eighth annual Horse Day cel-ebrations, Dreamwinds opened its doors for a free public event to introduce people of all ages to the world of horses.

Sunny skies and warm weath-er made the mainly outdoor event a hot spot for families. Multiple local vendors and dem-onstrations kept everyone busy from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., providing an opportunity for the public to participate in hands-on equine learning exercises that tested guests’ communication, leader-ship and team building skills.

“This is always my favourite day of the year as we share our passion for horses and educate our community on the various aspects of our industry,” said Tracey Evans, owner and pro-gram director at Dreamwinds.

“We are overwhelmed by the support we received, not only from our outstanding group of over 20 volunteers, but also from our community, local businesses who sponsored and participated and the equestrians who donat-ed their time and horses to show-case their passion.”

Dreamwinds’ famous Clydes-dale Jimmy was on hand to delight the crowds as they sup-ported his Stomp Out Cancer efforts to benefit the Terry Fox Foundation. Visitors lined up for Jimmy hats and other mer-chandise, a barbecue lunch and fabulous smoothies provided by Mr. Sub Country Style, raising a total of $1,331 for the Terry Fox Foundation.

“We have big dreams for Horse Day at Dreamwinds and are so very grateful for everyone’s support in helping us grow this event and support of the Terry Fox Foundation every year,” Evans said.

Clydesdale Jimmy will once again be the mascot during the upcoming Terry Fox Run in Brad-ford this fall.

More than 700 stampede to annual Horse Day event

Tracey Evans tells the story of Clydesdale Jimmy at the annual Horse Day at Dreamwinds Equine Assisted Learning Centre.

PHOTO/PAUL NOVOSAD

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Newmarket Honda has the following positions available and are seeking suitable candidates. A valid driver’s

licence is required for all positions

310S Licenced TechnicianThis is a permanent full time position. The ideal candidate will be a 310s licenced technician, with Honda experience. You will be capable of producing work to the highest quality with an emphasis on fixing it right first time. Customer satisfaction will also be your main goal. We offer competitive rates of pay and an excellent work environment in a very busy, modern service department.

Lube TechnicianThis is a permanent full time position. The successful candidate must be able to work with minimum supervision. Prior experience in a similar position is desirable, but we are willing to train a suitable applicant.

Please send resume noting the position you are applying for By e-mail to [email protected] attn: service manager

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Bradford Co-operative Storage Ltd. provides crop inputs and greenhouse supplies to growers across Ontario. We are looking for a reliable and

motivated person to join our team.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Warehouse Associate has the responsibility of receiving, stock keeping, picking, packing and shipping activities.

The Warehouse Associate is also responsible for managing the inventory. This includes ensuring inventory is stored in the appropriate location and transferring items physically and via forklift to the shipping area. You will also verify inventory

quantities and inspect incoming merchandise.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment. Previous experience in order picking or in shipping/receiving would

be an asset. A degree or diploma is preferred but not a pre-requisite. You are physically fi t and able to lift 50 lbs. You are available to work day shifts and

Saturday mornings between April and October. You own CSA approved steel toed safety shoes. You will need to successfully complete a Forklift Safety

Course.

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Qualifi ed and interested candidates are invited to send a resume no later than Friday, June 17, 2016 to:

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WANTED: Executive VolunteersAre you interested in: • investing your expertise in a meaningful and infl uential role? • leveraging your skills for a vibrant, all-inclusive community? • indulging your passion for solving local social issues through collaborative strategy development? • awakening the full potential of Simcoe Muskoka communities?

If so, let’s talk. The coffee’s on me, and we can meet where you are.

Contact me: Dale Biddell, CEO, United Way (serving Simcoe Muskoka) at [email protected] or 705-726-2301, x2033.

ALPA Roof Trusses Inc.ALPA Lumber Group

We are looking for hard-working people with a great attitude to join our growing team.

We are now hiring for the following full-time, permanent positions for day and evening shifts:

• General Labourers • Material Handlers • Forklift Drivers

We offer:

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Own transportation required.

No phone calls please.

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Apply by email - Specify position(s) on Subject line: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Someone who is good with their hands to assist in the radiator repair shop and remove and replace radiators from cars and trucks. Will train the right person. Valid drivers licence required.

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PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER, NEWMARKET

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Please reply with salary requirements to offi [email protected].

RECEPTIONIST/ORDER ENTRY

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HUGE HUGE HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE.

Friday, June 10th Saturday, June 11th

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Apartments for Rent

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ext time you drive by Taylor Park in Aurora, you should stop and take some time to remember Jane MacCarl Marek. The 52-year-old Aurora resident died without

warning from sudden cardiac arrest in Feb-ruary.

The park is where MacCarl Marek took dozens of children from her home care over the years to play. She provided care to chil-dren in Aurora for close to 20 years.

One of those former home care children was Katy Lemaire. The 18-year-old Aurora resident lived next door to Jane and was the same age as her son, Lucas. “She basically was like a second mom,” Lemaire said.

Even as she got older, Lemaire would continue to go over to spend time with Jane.

“She was a really genuine person. She was always there to listen. You genuinely wanted to be around her,” Lemaire said.

While MacCarl Marek loved kids, her mother Mary Tripp MacCarl said she was approachable for everyone. “She was real people person. She kept in touch with everyone,” she said.

Like many others, Lemaire was shocked to learn of Jane’s death in February. Because it happened so suddenly, she felt something needed to be done to help the community grieve.

Lemaire thought it would be nice to plant a tree in memory of Jane at the local park where she spent so much time. So she started a Facebook group and added Jane’s Facebook friends and was able to raise $1,400 for the cause.

That ended up being more than enough

money for a tree, which Lemaire organized through the Town of Aurora. They were also able to get a bench refurbished in memory of Jane.

On May 20, a ceremony was held at Tay-lor Park with dozens of community mem-bers to unveil the maple tree and bench in Jane’s memory.

It was a touching moment for Tripp Mac-Carl, who said many of the children her daughter took care of over the years were there.

“It was wonderful to see the kind of com-mitment to the community Jane had and the commitment the community had for her,” Tripp MacCarl said.

It was no surprise to Tripp MacCarl that her daughter ended up working with little children. Growing up in Toronto, MacCarl Marek would spend her summers babysit-ting kids.

Before moving to Aurora more than 20 year ago, MacCarl Marek lived in Toronto and was a veterinary technician. Those skills weren’t lost in Aurora as she shared her love of animals with the community, too, Lemaire said.

Through organizing the tree dedication, Lemaire said her warm perceptions of Jane were confirmed by meeting all the people she had touched in various ways. “She just took everybody under her wing,” she said.

The children will still be playing at Taylor Park this summer and while MaCarl Marek might not be there to watch, her spirit is on hand.

A tree in her name gives them clean air to breathe and a bench in her name gives the children a quiet place to rest or, better yet, their caregivers.

MacCarl Marek cared for children in Aurora for decades

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