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mpwmnp m mre2 wednesday june 13 1984 dgw opens plant in markham a new 23000squarefoot office manu facturing and warehouse facility was re cently opened in markham by dgw elec tronics corporation marking 15 years of rapid growth since the opening of its first business in 1969 dgw now comprises three separate operating divisions compar connectors division semad division and weber divi sion each division operates independently with its own management team and em ployees sharing only a common parent company and facilities the company began as weber semad electronics ltd a manufacturers stock ing representative specializing in semi conductors and connectors it occupied a small area in the north end of metro toronto by 1970 just one year later sales offices with warehousing facilities were opened in ottawa and montreal the company grew quickly in both sales and product lines to a point where by 1975 it made sense to separate weber and semad into two companies weber electronics inc became strictly a manufacturers representative and semad electronics ltd became a distribu tor of semiconductors and other electronic components by 1977 the companies moved to larger facilities on brisbane rd also in metro toronto experience gained in the connector busi ness through weber electronics convinced the company that there was a need for a canadian manufacturer of cardedge con nectors so in 1979 compar was formed as a manufacturing arm of weber electro nics just a year later compar connectors successfully entered the european market and have enjoyed a 100 per cent sales in crease each year in that qualityconscious marketplace in 1980 the two companies were divided into the present three operating divisions of dgw electronics corporation three years later the company ex panded into computer products by the semad division which began marketing floppy and hard disk drives tape drives printers terminals board level products and micro computers in the f all of 1983 dg w built its ne w f acil- ity in markham at 85 spy court and has now moved all three operating divisions into modern environmentally controlled offices and manufacturing areas there is room on the new site for another 15000 square feet and it may be needed sooner than expected compar connectors are already expanding into the asian and us markets off to europ a new property tax exemption to help disabled and seniors live at home why was this new program introduced a many elderly and disabled people want to live with their families however in some cases providing shelter requires extensive home renova tions which result in increased property taxes we must encouragenot penalize- families for their efforts to provide shelter and supportive care accordingly lam announcing today that homeowners who undertake rciwvations or additions specifically to keep an elderly or disabled person at home and in the community will be exempt from any increase in taxable assessment tliat would qa otherwise occur ff budget statementmay 15 1984 the honourable larry grossman qc treasurer of ontario stouffville cemetery decoration day sunday june 17th 1984 230 pm speaker rev james r clubine stouffville missionary church darryl morrison of uxbridge middle won a trip to europe at a draw at the mar kham outdoor living show and stampede here he is planning his trip with susan does the program involve direct financial assistance for alterations no the savings are in reduced property taxes each year not in grants or loans for alterations under this program the assessed value of the improvements will not be included when your property tax is calculated providing the improvements were made to help a disabled or senior live at home who can apply any property owner who makes improvements to accommodate people who are 65 or over and those of any age with physical or mental disabilities that would otherwise require them to live in an institution can only the family of a disabled or senior person apply for this exemption not necessarily for example you may wish to make improvements to accommodate a friend in your home moreover disabled or seniors can apply for the exemption directly if they make alterations that will enable them to continue living in their own homes what about group homes nonprofit group homes can apply but only as long as their improved accommodations do not exceed three residential units larger institutions operating multiple facilities to care for the disabled or seniors are not included in this program can commercial properties qualify yes in some cases for example a family operating a retail store could apply for the exemption if they make improvements to an apartment upstairs for the accommodation of a family member or friend who would otherwise be compelled to live in an institution what types of home improve ments qualify any addition improvement or alteration specifically related to the needs of the disabled or senior resident qualifies for this new exemption these may include such features as special bathroom modifications or additions to an existing home please note general repairs and maintenance do not increase assessment anyway does the exemption apply to changes underway or completed before the program was announced only alterations started after may 15 1984 when the program was announced will qualify for the property tax exemption once the work has been completed how long will the exemption apply the tax exemption continues as long as the senior or disabled person uses the property as y their principal residence how do you receive this new property tax exemption the first step is to call your local assessment office at the number listed below to avoid any possible disappointment please contact us before finalizing your plans we look forward to discussing the program in greater detail town of whitchurchstouffville 1984 interim taxes second instalment due on or be fore june 22nd office hours monday thru friday 830 am to 430 pm rnal tax notices will be mailed during the month of july ee blackburn amct treasurer and tax collector please talk to your local assessment office were anxious to help york regional assessment office 460 oak street newmarket ontario l3y 3x6 416 8958644 or 9202372 zenith 58500 commissioneriw mcclung government of ontario hon larrygrossman qc treasurer of ontario hon bud gregory minister of revenue take notice thata public meetingof the liquor licence board ol ontario will be held at the offices of the liquor licence board of ontario 55 lakeshore boulevard east toronto ontario on tuesday july 3rd 1984 at the hour of 1 1 00 oclock in the forenoon at which time the board will hearapplications in accordance with the liquor licence act and regulations thereunder the following establishments have applied for a licence of the class indicated and the application will be entertained at the aforementioned location and time applications for new licences hobos restaurant 262264 wellington street 1 markham dining lounge licence applicant ronald swire mayfair east racquet 160 esna park drive markham dining lounge licence applicant mayfair tennis courts limited and further take notice that any person who is resident in the municipality and who wishes to make representation relative to the application shall make their submission to the board in writing prior to the date of the hearing or in person at the time and place of the hearing copies of written submissions will be forwarded to the applicant liquor licence board of ontario 55 lakeshore boulevard east toronto ontario m5e 1a4 ministry of consumer and commercial relations the liquor licence act town of whitchurchstouffville notice to property owners to destroy weeds notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land in accordance with the weed control act ontario that unless the noxious weeds or weed seeds growing on their lands within the town of whitchurch- stouffville are destroyed by friday june 15th 1984 and throughout the season as often as it is necessary to prevent the ripen ing of their seeds and dispersal of their pol lens the council of the town of whitchurch- stouffville has appointed a weed inspector to cause said weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such manner as he may deem proper and that the expenses incurred by the said weed inspector in the discharge of his duties shall be placed on the collectors roll of the municipality against the respec tive lands concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes although dandelions burdock and golden- rod are not considered noxious weeds with in the town of whitchurchstouffville under the weed control act the cooperation of all citizens is solicited in the elimination of these nuisance weeds the cooperation of all persons concerned is earnestly solicited weed inspector town of whitchurchstouffville bates of intita samantha travel of main st in markham left and sarah pickup of contiki travel sjoerd witteveen bennett ends parkway belt in vaughan claude bennett ontario minister of municipal affairs and housing has re voked ontario regulation 47573 the park way belt land use regulation for the town of vaughan the regulation was imposed in 1973 to reserve lands for the parkway belt west the parkway belt plan was adopted by cabinet in 1978 and the regulation provided the land use controls to achieve the park way belt objectives in march 1984 the town of vaughan assumed the responsibility for im plementing the parkway belt plan through the local zoning process and adopted a zoning bylaw to control land uses within the belt the minister has revoked the regulation since it is no longer re quired however parts of markham are still co vered under the parkway belt land use regulation and are still under the acts jurisdiction leasing allmakeswcarsaslowas 150 il p month motors markham call for details 2941440 town of whitchurchstouffville notice effective june 27th 1984 the fee for committee of adjustment ap plications shall be one hundred and fifty dollars 15000 ken aida secretarytreasurer committee of adjustment conducted by the royal canadian golf association june 25- july 1 glen abbey golf club oakville catch the excitement of this world- class championship canadas premier golf event celebrates its 75th anniversary this year see john cook 1983 canadian open champion defend his title against top pga stars including 1984 masters champion ben crenshaw jack nicklaus johnny miller hal sutton and lee trevino theyll compete for a total prize purse of 525000 and the du maurier trophy tickets available at bass outlets ticketron selected toronto dominion bank branches ontario motor league regional offices and at golf house glen abbey or call 416 8428200 and charge them on visa or mastercard go spectator special 21 return transportation plus admission june 28 29 30 and july 1 package is valid from any lakeshore go rail station between pickering and hamilton to oakville go station including free transfer by oakville transit to glen abbey or by direct express go bus to glen abbey only from hamilton or yorkdale bus terminals buses will leave only from yorkdale on june 28 29 at 900 1000 1 1 00 and 1200 leave yorkdale and hamilton on june 30 and july 1 at 800 900 1000 and 1100 return times from glen abbey are 330 430 and 530 go also offers a transportationonly ticket by the express go bus for 350 one way ha sutton if you cant be there watch it live on cbctv check your local listings for times trademark imperial tobacco limited