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Member of Parliament Number ofVotes Attended

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Peter Van Loan 1222/1227 99.60%

AverageConservative MP

Average MP 1082/1227 88.20%

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Average Liberal MP 1028/1227 83.80%

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South Simcoe Police and Bradford fire crews responded to a house fire in the early morning hours on Oct. 12.

The call came in around 3:30 a.m., when an abandoned home along the 10th Line near Hwy. 400 in Bradford as seen with fire and smoke billowing from inside.

According to police, the entire structure was destroyed. Fire crews from Innisfil and New Tecumseth also assisted in extinguish-ing the blaze.

At this time, the fire is considered suspi-cious and fire officials will work with the Fire Marshal’s office.

No injuries have been reported.

Bradford man faces breach of undertaking charge

On Oct. 9 at around 11:20 p.m., South Simcoe Police were called to investigate a dispute between two males at a residence on Collings Avenue in Bradford.

Officers learned that a group of three men were at a residence and a verbal dispute took place between them.

Police met with one of the suspects and a check revealed that he was on conditions of an undertaking from a previous incident not to consume alcohol.

The 29-year-old Bradford man had been drinking again during this particular inci-dent and was arrested.

He is now facing a charge of breach of undertaking. He was held in custody for a bail hearing on Oct. 10.

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The riding is in its third stint as a district represented in the House of Commons.Originally established in 1968, it existed until 1978, when it was split.It returned from 1988 to 1997 and was reestablished in 2004.When the ridings were redistributed in 2012, Innisfil was removed from York-Simcoe riding and put into Barrie-Innisfil. York-Simcoe stretches into four municipalities: East Gwil-limbury, Georgina, King and Bradford West-Gwillimbury.Its southerly border is Hwy. 9 in King and Green Lane and

Davis Drive in East Gwillimbury.

The riding includes all of Bradford West Gwillimbury and Georgina.

Demographics according to the 2011 census:

Population: 94,616

Electors: 74,911

Area: 844 square kilometres

Population density: 112.1 per square kilometre

Incumbent:

MP Peter Van Loan has held the riding since 2004.

Past MPs include Karen Kraft Sloan, John Cole, Sinclair Stevens and John Roberts.

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• Peter Van Loan, Conservative Party of Canada

• Mark Viitala, Green Party of Canada

• Shaun Tanaka, Liberal Party of Canada

• Sylvia Gerl, New Democratic Party

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Federation (OSSTF) andschool boards across theprovince:Since Monday, October 6,2015, the front doors andcontrolled entry systemsof Halton’s and Ottawa’spublic English elementaryschools have been turnedoff as part of negotiationstrategies between theunion and the provincialgovernment.City News quotes Jo Dean,an executive officer withthe OSSTF as saying thatthe task of controllingaccess in schools “hasbeen downloaded on [thesecretarial staff] and itjust interrupts the dayconstantly.”The CBC interviewedCindy Dubue, the vicepresident of the OSSTF,who downplayed therisk faced by students bysaying “there are schools

in Ottawa that don’t havebuzzer systems.” She alsoblamed the Ottawa CarltonDistrict School Board fornot finding an alternativeonce the secretarial staffstopped controlling access.And she argued that halfsecurity measures werebetter than a completestoppage of schoolservices.Regardless of the deeplyheld positions at playin the negotiations, Iencourage you to reverseyour decision pertaining tothe safety of the students.Keep schools locked andchildren safe.Everyone knows fromwatching our U.S.neighbours that elementaryschools are vulnerabletargets for the nefarious.And everyone knows thatwhile the prevalence islow, the outcomes arehorrifying.In Ontario, police stations,courthouses and federalParliament have wellcontrolled access. It wasonly October 22, 2014 thatthe nation was shocked bya series of shootings onParliament Hill, and theease with which a gunmanwas able to enter CentreBlock. Schools in Canadahave not been immune toatrocities. The potentialoutcomes to the familiesshould be enough for sucha negotiating tactic to beunthinkable.If that is not enough, thenconsider how the lawwould treat unions andschool boards if the worstcase came to pass? Bothorganizations owe duties tothe children for whom theyare entrusted. That duty isa high one. It is a fiduciaryduty, of utmost good faith.In law, teachers and schoolboards are considered tobe in the position of eachchild’s parent.

Should the worst come topass, it is not an answerto say that some schoolshave buzzers and othersdo not. It is not an answerfor both parties to blamethe other and leave thedoors open. It is not ananswer to suggest that theinconvenience of a staffmember justifies exposingchildren to such harm.The scope of potentialclaimants could be as largeas the entire family ofevery student at the school.After a court strugglesto quantify the loss toeach discrete family andvictim, the court wouldthen consider punitivedamages. These damagestarget not loss, butconduct. The defendant’swrong is considereddirectly and separatelyin order to assess itsseverity and, accordingly,the appropriate degree ofpunishment. The otherforms of damages look tothe loss of the plaintiff,but punitive damages referessentially to the degreeof culpability of thedefendant’s action. Thepunitive damages wouldbe precedent setting.How large? In the seminalcase of Pilot vWhiten, theSupreme Court of Canadaupheld a $1,000,000punitive award against aninsurance company thatalleged its insured was anarsonist,when the evidenceshowed the opposite. Thatwas one family and oneinsurance company, overdamage to a reputation.How much greater wouldthe punitive damages befor the avoidable ruin of acommunity.This is not a case thatsociety ever wants to seehappen.Please, please, reconsider.

The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended toreplace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice.

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Advance polls indicate interest highfter one of the longest federal campaigns in Canadian history, we’re in the home stretch, with only three days remaining

until Monday’s election day.There was plenty of moaning

when the writ was dropped nearly 11 weeks ago, with one of the big-gest concerns being the lengthy campaign would surely bore vot-ers into staying away from the polls come Oct. 19.

But perhaps that’s not the case.According to the recently

announced advance poll num-bers, early voter turnout is up an impressive 16 per cent compared to 2011. That’s based on the first three advance polling days, which were last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There was also advance polling Monday, but those results were not included in these num-bers.

Around 2.4 million Canadians have voted so far in advance polls, Elections Canada says.

The agency estimates 850,000 voters cast ballots Fri-day, 780,000 people voted Sat-urday and 767,000 on Sunday, an increase of nearly 400,000 votes compared with 2011.

We’ve heard multiple reports of people actually having to wait in line to cast an advance ballot and Elections Canada has indi-cated the number of people who have already voted has exceeded expectations.

When was the last time that was an issue?

In the 2014 Ontario provincial election, advance voter turnout was down 6 per cent (although there were three fewer days of advance polls), compared to 2011.

So, why is early voter turnout on the rise?

There are several theories.There are those who will tell

you a rise in voter turnout is a sure sign the people want change, which means we could see a new party in power or a party in charge with less power come Monday night.

Others will argue high voter turnout occurs when supporters of the party in power are con-cerned about the possibility of a defeat, so they rally the troops and get out the vote, as they say.

Or maybe it’s as simple as the

weather was nice on the weekend, which meant more people were already out and about.

Maybe it’s because, instead of being a bore to voters, the long campaign was actually engaging.

Consider the lead changes that occurred atop opinion polls. The Conservatives, Liberals and NDP each enjoyed time as the people’s choice during the campaign, according to pollsters.

We won’t know for sure until Monday night.

Whatever the reason, there’s nothing negative about more people coming out to vote.

The 2011 federal election had 61.1 per cent voter turnout, which was an improvement over the 58.8 per cent in the 2008 vote, but still means more than one-third of eligible voters did not take advan-tage of their democratic right.

So if you aren’t one of the more than 2.4 million voters who have marked a ballot already, get out and vote.

We can try to guilt you into it by pointing out that there are mil-lions of people on this planet who don’t have the right to elect who governs them.

But you’ve heard that argu-ment countless times before.

The bottom line is there is no bad reason to get out and vote.

Do some research, find out what each party stands for and ask your local candidates ques-tions.

If you want a new Prime Minis-ter, get out and vote.

If you want to keep the current Prime Minister, get out and vote.

Even if you just want an excuse to get out of the house Monday, get out and vote.

Your vote can make a differ-ence.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Working with dementia victims exhausting

Re: Our dementia series (bit.ly/1NWzvq8) a must read, editorial, Oct. 1: bit.ly/1O6rsWa

I have worked in community health care for 10 years.

These people are shells of their former selves. Eventually, eating, drinking and toileting become a group effort.

It’s frustrating, exhausting and terribly upsetting caring for these people. No one wants this outcome.

Maybe the policymakers should pass the doctor-assisted suicide legislation and let people decide for themselves.

Sue MoSSManNewmarket

Non-voters can change CanadaLet’s be leaders again as Canadians

who fight for peace, fight for the welfare

of the disenfranchised and fight for the environment.

If enough voices speak up, then change will happen.

I know from talking to people that the ones who don’t vote are the same people who care deeply for the above issues. Their votes could change the climate of Canada, literally.

Be you young, First Nation, apathetic, tired, old or just plain fed up — just vote please and help to be part of a new, posi-tive revolution.

On Oct. 19, let’s get out in record num-bers to vote for a Canada we believe in.

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n this month’s column, I want to high-light some of the great work three com-mittees of town council are doing to make our town a better place to live.

Our committees are an important part of local government, as they give resi-dents — the true local experts — a chance to have their say and directly make a positive difference in our town.

The downtown revitalization committee, along with local businesses and our commu-nity improvement plan are making dramatic improvements in the downtown.

Some half dozen storefronts, including several historical buildings, have been given a tasteful facelift this year alone. Also, the plant-ings, banners and fall decorations that a vol-unteer sub-committee has put up all add to continued progress toward creating a beauti-ful, shopper-friendly downtown area.

I thank the businesses and property own-ers, town staff, the Board of Trade and volun-teers for all their hard work over the years.

The active transportation and recreation committee knows that a well-planned and efficient town the size of ours needs a good active transportation system.

Currently, we have a master trail plan and a trail system that is more than 35 kilometres long, but we need to connect the various existing trails. A proposal was submitted to the province for funding and we are on the short list for a 5.3-km multi-use path from Bridge Street along the canal to Simcoe Road that will connect with six other trails.

This was a campaign commitment of mine and will not only spruce up the canal

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The seniors’ housing committee is pleased to see the announcement about a planned housing complex north of the Presbyterian church. This is a beginning and we realize that we still need more and other types of housing to make a complete community, but after waiting so long for action on seniors’ housing, residents are rightfully excited by this significant proposal that will provide up to 130 units of housing and up to 80 local jobs.

Furthermore, affordable housing for resi-dents of Bradford West Gwillimbury is a key component of town council’s strategic plan. The town has applied for funding through the province’s places to grow implementation fund to explore ways in which a municipality can work directly with industry to create dif-ferent housing types.

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The library at Fred C. Cook Elementary School in Bradford was transformed into something a little different Tuesday morn-ing.

Children in Grades 1 through 8 took part in the Canadawide Student Vote initiative, which encourages students under the legal voting age to experience the process first-hand during a mock federal election.

Though learning about each level of gov-ernment is only a requirement of the older grades, school volunteer and mother of two,

Andrea Wappel, says it is important to involve the younger students as well.

“The Grade 1s are old enough to attend full school assemblies and activities, so we believe that they should be involved in the process as well,” she said.

“We want them to have an understanding of our government. With this mock election, it will be fun to see what the end results actu-ally are.”

The entire process intrigued Grade 1 stu-dent Emma Cronin, who voted alongside her classmates. With such a thing being very new and a little bit complicated, Emma seemed

Fred C. Cook students get taste of democratic processto grasp the general concept of just what an election means to her — and every Cana-dian.

“I think it’s important to vote,” she said.“If we didn’t vote, we wouldn’t have any

idea who would be our next leader.”Results of the mock election from schools

across Canada will not be available until after Monday’s federal election.

Lanna Wappel, 5, and her sister, Brooke, 9, helped run the mock election

Tuesday morning. STAFF PHOTO/BREA BARTHOLET


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There was a clear choice on display for York-Simcoe voters at the final federal all-candidates meeting hosted by the East Gwil-limbury Chamber of Commerce Oct. 8.

It was one final chance for Liberal can-didate Shaun Tanaka, NDP candidate Sylvia Gerl and Green Party candidate Mark Viitala to try to knock Conservative incumbent MP Peter Van Loan off his perch atop the riding.

The disagreements flowed for 2-1/2 hours like wine at Thanksgiving dinner.

Take the ever-popular political football, the middle class.

Van Loan argued the middle class in Cana-da was doing well. “We have the most prosper-ous middle class in the world,” he said. “We are helping families get ahead with lower taxes.”

Tanaka did not agree. “Middle class families are working harder

than ever to make ends meet.” She touted the Liberal platform that would

see middle class families, earning between $44,000 and $90,000, receive a 7-per-cent tax cut and the $60 billion of infrastructure spending that would stimulate the economy.

That’s not exactly how the NDP would do things, Gerl said.

Her party believes running a balanced budget is important.

“Tommy Douglas paid off the debt before he brought in public health care.”

This was about the only issue on which Van Loan agreed with Gerl.

“Deficits are deferred taxes,” he said. That didn’t go over well with Tanaka, who

pointed out the Conservatives didn’t balance the budget until it was an election year.

Meanwhile, Gerl was worried that the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which was agreed upon in principal recently, would put Cana-da’s supply management agriculture system at risk.

“We have to have protections for supply management because it works,” she said.

With free trade agreements in place with Europe and pacific nations such as Japan, Van Loan said the government has positioned the country to be in an ideal spot for businesses with unfettered access to the biggest markets in the world.

Another area where the candidates clear-ly differed was on electoral reform. While the NDP, Liberals and Green Party all sup-port looking at change toward proportional representation, Van Loan said that decision shouldn’t be made without input from the people.

He cited the failed referendum on the question in Ontario in 2007 as an example that the public doesn’t support the initiative. Van Loan said he likes the current system because every MP has a piece of real estate to represent.

For Gerl, something’s wrong when 65 per cent of the people in the country who don’t vote Conservative essentially have little to no voice in Parliament. “We want better repre-sentation,” she said.

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1The Friends in Bradford Euchre group host their monthly game Oct. 16 from 7 to 11 p.m. All new players are welcome. There are no membership fees or costs. For more information on how to join, email [email protected].

Musicians, singers and lovers of music are encouraged to attend open mic night at the BWG library, Oct. 22. From 7 to 9 p.m. come out and perform, or sit back and watch local artists, for a relaxing and fun evening. Sign-up begins at 7 p.m.

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Successful Women Always Networking (SWAN) will host a public vendor event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bradford and District Memorial Community Centre. Local vendors, door prizes, fundrais-ing, kid activities and more will be featured.

You have the power to give life. The Canadian Blood Services will be in town at St. John’s Presbyterian Church from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Register yourself to donate at www.blood.ca.

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Tickets are going quickly for the Business Excellence Awards Gala and Mas-querade Ball hosted by the Bradford Board of Trade, Oct. 23. Beginning at 6 p.m., come out to the Club at Bond Head for an evening dedicated to recognizing local businesses. Tickets are $85. Visit www.bradfordboardoftrade.com.

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


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BLACKMAN, Jean IsabelIt is with great sadness that our family wants you to know that Jean died on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12, 2015. In her 99th year, she was the wife for 72 years of Walter, mother of Kathie, Ann (Ross), and Jim, grandmother of Geniesha (Dan), Nancy (Paul), Emma (Phillip) and Lydia (Mike), and great- grandmother of Sarah, Evie, William, Rejeanne, Mila, Freya, Ayla, Alaia and Aries. Jean was predeceased by her parents, William and Fanny Moffat and her siblings Alan, Douglas and Frances.

She was born in Toronto and also lived in the communities of Agincourt, Aurora and Newmarket. Many summers were spent at the cottage on Lake Simcoe. Prior to her marriage Jean was an Elementary School Teacher. She was a member of Knox United Church, Agincourt and Aurora United Church and was active in the United Church Women’s groups there. She volunteered for many years at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Jean will be especially remembered for her smile, her quiet strength, her lemon and pumpkin pies and her love of ice cream. We have been so blessed to have had Jean in our lives.

Many thanks go to the staff at Eagle Terrace Long Term Care Centre for their care and compassion, with a special thank you to Jean’s caregiver, Liz Zinn.

Jean’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015 at York Pines United Church, 3150 Lloydtown-Aurora Road, Kettleby, with a reception afterwards. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements made through the Thompson Funeral Home, Aurora.

PUFFER, John Harold

(Born in Toronto on June 27, 1944)

Passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in his 71st year.

Loving husband of Betty Puffer for 47 years. Beloved father of Johnny Puffer, Lisa Kirk and Jason Kirk, and proud grandfather of Taylor Kirk. Survived by his sisters Carol Kirkpatrick and Rose Trautman.

Family and friends are invited to Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket for visitation on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 12-2 p.m. followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment at Newmarket Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

www.roadhouseandrose.com

CRUICKSHANK, George Passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside at age 91 on Thursday, October 8th, 2015.Predeceased by Audrey, his loving wife of 62 years, in 2010. Wonderful father to Scott (Jean), Julie (Jim), Mark (Jocelyn) and Carole (Kevin). Loving grandfather to Noel, Melissa, Hope, Kristyn, Sam and Hanna. Great-grandfather to Eve, Sophie and Liam. Visitation will be held at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, Aurora, on Friday, October 16, 2015 from 1-2 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow, for those who wish to attend, from 2-3 p.m. with light refreshments afterwards.Our family wishes to express their appreciation to the caring staff at Elginwood Long Term Care for being home to Dad since 2012. Please, no flowers, but donations could be made in George Cruickshank’s name to Alzheimer’s Society of York Region or the Trinity Anglican Endowment Fund.

Online condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

We will miss your gentle manner and happy spirit Dad; you weren’t just

whistling Dixie.

MAINPRIZE, Joan Elizabeth

August 29th, 1930 - October 10th, 2015

On October 10th, 2015 Joan Elizabeth Mainprize in her 86th year peacefully passed away at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital with family at her side.

Beloved daughter of late Lorne and late Eldred Mainprize. Dear sister of late Paul (late Judy) and Glenn (Daphne). Loving aunt to Steven Mainprize (Sherry), Patricia Mainprize McCarthy, Greg Mainprize (Ruth), Janice Runza (Reverend John), Craig Mainprize and Anne Di Tommaso (John). Fondly remembered by her great nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Mt. Albert United Church, 41 Alice St., for visitation on Friday, October 16th, 2015 from 10 a.m. until the time of a funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Albert Cemetery.

Special thanks to the caregivers at Leacock Care Centre and the nurses of Soldiers 1 Unit at O.S.M.H.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health). Arrangements entrusted to Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Mt. Albert.

LANG, AnnePassed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.

Dedicated wife and life-long partner to Paul (2004). Loving mother to her children and their spouses Shelly, Ruth and Joe, Paul and Skylar. Cherished grandmother to Dean and Maimuna, Joshua, Jared, and Liam and great-grandmother to Isha. Anne will be remembered by her large extended family and many friends.

She was dedicated to caring for others throughout her life.

Visitation will be held at the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME - NEWMARKET CHAPEL, 524 Davis Dr., 905-898-2100 on Friday, October 16 from 2:00-4:00pm & 6:00-8:00pm.

A Funeral Mass will take place at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Parish, 432 Ontario St., Newmarket, on Saturday, October 17 at 11:00am.

Donations in memory of Anne may be made to St, John Chrysostom Parish or the Alzheimer Society.

Online condolences may be left at taylorfh.ca

BAKER,Randy Thomas

Passed away peacefully at home in Keswick on Sunday, October 11, 2015, in his 54th year.Beloved husband of Karen Bilyj. Loving father of Robert Baker, Raymond Baker, Christen Bilyj, Lindsey Bilyj (Jim) and Peter Bilyj (Shannan). Cherished grandfather of Nolan Harrington, Andrea McConnell, Nevin McConnell, Darrious Corless and Olivia Baker. Loving son of Thomas and Vivian Baker. Dear brother of Tim Baker and Michelle Ionson (Bob). Randy will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and many friends.Visitation from the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick on Thursday, October, 15, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service from the chapel on Friday, October, 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Keswick Cemetery. If desired donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

LEEPER, Marion June

Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Sunday, October 12th, 2015 in her 85th year.

Beloved wife of Glenwood for 60 years. Loving mother of Glenn (Kathy) and Dale (Brenda) Leeper. Proud grandmother of Shannon, Kristin and David. Sister-in-law of Muriel Fisher and aunt of Mark (Michelle) Fisher.

The family would like to thank Drs. Rahim and Yuen and all of the staff in the Palliative Care Unit of Southlake, as well as the staff at Barton Retirement Residence.

A private funeral will be held for family only at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral home on Thursday, October 15th.

Donations in memory of June may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

HODGES, E.E.G. “Betsie”

(nee Toms)

Peacefully, on Oct. 6, 2015 at the age of 94, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Alf (2003). Loving mother of John Hodges and Jamie (Lee) Hodges. Dear Grandma of Chris, Tyler, and Kyle. Dear sister of Barbara (late John) Carew-Fisher of Taunton, Somerset, England. Betsie was a long time member of the Ladies Guild of St. George’s Anglican Church, and served in the WRNS in WWII. At her request, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. In memory of Betsie, donations to the Arthritis Society of Ontario would be appreciated. You may leave your condolences online at www.victoriagreenlawnfuneral.ca

GARDLER,Judith Mary(1949-2015)

Passed away, unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, October 9, 2015. Beloved daughter of Mary Fearn. Loving wife of Peter. Cherished mother of Claire Holden, Katie Reilly and Matthew Gardler. Proud grandmother of Alex, James, Miles and Lennon. Survived by her brother Alan Fearn. She will be greatly missed by her many relatives and friends in Canada and England. A Celebration of Judith’s Life will be held at her daughter Katie’s home on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

If desired, donations in memory of Judith may be made to the Heart &

Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca).

WARDROP, Dan

Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in his 66th year.

Beloved husband of the late Paula. Loving father of Tara (Denis Lacourse) and Ashley (Tim Legget). He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Syd, Emma Jaxx and Connor. Dan is also survived by his sisters Edith and Mary.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Thompson Funeral Home (530 Industrial Parkway South) from 2-4 p.m. Cremation to follow.

At Dan’s request, in lieu of flowers or memorial contributions, “Rock & Roll”!

On line condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

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MEIKLE,Marilyn Grace(nee Anthes)

Marilyn passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Southlake Regional Health Centre in her 60th year. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Tim, their daughter Jennifer McMurachy (Alastair), sons Cameron (Isabelle) and Andrew (Stacy), and grandchildren Evelyn, Amelia, and William. Marilyn is also survived by three sisters, Jean, Lorraine (late John) Armstrong, and Eleanor Kinnear, and two brothers, Neil (Mary) and David (Margaret). A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 2pm at Aurora United (Trinity Anglican) Church.

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By Chris [email protected]

he extraordinary life of Kazimierz Chomko ended Oct. 3 at age 103. His lega-cy, however, lives on.

The Richmond Hill resident’s interesting and eclectic life began in Poland. By age 12 he left home to keep accounts for his aunt, who ran a cafe in Czerna Bia-lystock, in the east of Poland. Kaz, as his friends knew him, became a police officer. When the Second World War broke out, he served as a tank troop commander with the Canadian Army, where he made a pact with his men to kill no one, but only take prisoners.

Twice during the war, he was captured and escaped.

Anna Carling’s book about Kaz’s war years, titled Drop Your Weap-ons — the Kaz Chomko Story, was published in 2011, for Kaz’s 100th birthday. Not wanting to return to a communist Poland after the war, Kaz immigrated to Canada, where he first worked near Richmond Hill as a farm labourer.

Later, he sold life insurance to loggers in Northern Ontario. It was during that time he met his wife, Doris, who was teaching in Tim-mins. In the early 1950s, the family moved to a small farm near Lake Ontario between Whitby and Ajax, where he grew strawberries and raspberries and later raised pigs. A

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skilled carpenter, he built a house, barn and garage for the family, all of which stand today.

In 1967, when a fall and injury meant he could no longer con-tinue farming, the family moved to Oshawa, where Kaz sold real estate. He decided to retire and devote himself to helping run the St. Vin-cent de Paul’s Marygrove Camp for

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disadvantaged girls. Later, Doris also retired and joined him at Marygrove in Penetanguishene.

It was during this time when the Toronto Archdiocese started a program to train lay deacons. Doris encouraged Kaz to participate and helped him with his studies and homework. He was then about 65. After Kaz graduated, he and his

wife moved around a lot, doing missionary work in the Caribbean and British Columbia, before set-tling down in Ontario.

Eventually, in 1991, they moved to Hesperus, an elder community near Richmond Hill, where Kaz lived until his death. Doris died in 2006.

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In 2014, the Civic Hero Award for Ward 4 was presented to Kaz by Vaughan council. He was rec-ognized for his leadership, peace-making and community volunteer-ism during his time as a soldier in the Polish Army, under the Cana-dian flag, and his years serving as a deacon and community volunteer.

“Kazimierz Chomko is an indi-vidual that truly embodies the gra-cious character and genuine spirit

of a civic hero, and we are very for-tunate for the contributions he has made to the Vaughan community,” Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua said. “Mr. Chomko has taken the story of his life as a soldier, deacon and community volunteer and trans-formed it into a message of peace and hope that inspires us and enhances our sense of civic pride.”

“Mr. Chomko is a true ambas-sador for peace and he is wonder-ful example of volunteerism,” said Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, who nominated him for the award. “He is dedicated to improving the community by help-ing students develop their literacy skills and he uses his message of peace to motivate others to remain actively involved in civic life.”

The award is presented annu-ally to one resident from each of Vaughan’s five wards. The awards recognize outstanding achieve-ment and individual contributions to the community.

Kaz is survived by his two sons, Richard and Robert, and by their wives, Elisabeth and Lisa, and their children, Sylvia, Erik, Jona-than, Katrina, Sarah, Dominic and Theresa, and great-grandchildren Rebecca and Jessica.

Kaz’s funeral was Oct. 7 at St. Mary Immaculate Church in Rich-mond Hill and his body was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, next to that of Doris.

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