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jo economist suntribune crime- saturday nov 13 1999 retirement community parkview mage is an established retirement community set in the warmth and charm of heritage stoufrdlle with convenient access to shopping business services golf courses and the markham stouflville hospital we are currently offering a 2 bedroom suite for lifelease purchase 1050 sqft 2 mil bams v j gas fireplace v sunroom with french balcony r 5 appliances 1 underground parking space and locker parkview residents enjoy a wide range of services and amenities including fimess classes social events and bus taps organised by the i parfeewivlllager f p convenience store workshop qwluroom hot tub and fimess room the award winning gardehview restaurant r ii 1 mj m v- i b for further information or to arrange an appointment to view this suite please call 905 6401940 ext 23 p by christopher douris staff writer a thomhill man was arrested wednesday on a variety of robbery charges after thomhill secondary school students complained of being robbed in front of the school york regional police sgl john sheldon said four robberies occurred outside the school between oct 9 and 29 but police were only advised about them tuesday afternoon the accused man was not a student at the school sheldon said r tdontknow if the students were known to this individual they were threatened robbed and on one occasion a knife was used three of the robberies took place in front of the school while the fourth occurred in a washroom students were threatened robbed of cash and in most incidents had their atm cards taken after getting the bank cards the bandit demanded pin numbers s el one robbery a student was robbed in front of the school at knifepoint before being forced into a car and taken to a bank machine for more cash j on oct 29 a man told a studentat the school to meed him in the washroom orice there he- demanded the student turn over his 300 watch when the 16yearold victim refused the suspect gestured that he had a gun when the suspect was arrested identification belonging to two of the four victims was found on him sheldon said a 19yearold dudley avenue man faces four counts of robbery two counts of possession of stolen property under 5000 and single charges of assault offensive weapon and possession of a con trolled substance the accused was scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing friday furs worth 60000 reported missing thieves walked away with 60000 in leather and fur coats after a markham breakin thursday york regional police sgl john sheldon said atlantic ocean fur trading on woodbine avenue was entered shortly before 7 am after a rear door was pried arid smashed open causing 600 dam age- the entry activated the alarm sheldon said but when police arrived the thieves were gone and so iwas 60000 in stock advertising feature tje annual markham prayer breakfast should not be missed l the christian community mvites people to attend the annual markham prayer brikfasl the main purpose of the prayer breakfast is to pray for the leaders in business and politics in markham said eric tappenden the chair of pubr licity wejare asking for peace justice and har mony in our community while enjoying a hot breakfast people can lis ten to inspirational speaker and author dave drayecky dravecky a former major league pitcher lost his pitching arm to cancer he now operates a ministry for cancer victims and the disabled acclaimed television and recording artist hiram joseph will also be performing lastyear more than 400 people attended the event this year more than 850 tickets have been sold with orily 150 remaining so far 40 churches representing denoiriiriations across the christian faith will be in attendance the markham prayer breakfast is from 730 am to 9 pm on dec 3 at the crystal fountain banquet halltickets are 20 or a table of 10 for 200 for tickets or details call 3058490 u oft spliiiretta hagerman mennonite church is offering spiritual retreats designed to helppeople bring their life issues into the presence of god paster gord alton js also a pastoral counselor for the community gare centre ofybrk region formerly known jas the home care- program the ccag provides health services to peoples homes withirithe ccag contexmorrvjs its people with chronic or life-threaten- ing illnesses over the past year he has used different prayer techniques to help people experience god in the midst of thefr struggles he also helps them process theirf spiritual issues invqlving anger hurt v guilt and fear as well as help them to understand why and let go of control through these experiericesyaiton- discovered two things first mejare church 32 main sln markham 2940351 sunday service 1000 am end of the beginning i church have we hear dire need every time the views matured to meet predictions of its of the united churoh when the decision if a ministry bade new insights the authority christ today we ft bound tog steered tefhi opxrtunityto united chi movement gi we are enterin is dawning as embrancepeopli whatever theirr inning of the end for example women to the church offered homosexuality nature of jesus al community lity to poorly is well new future as the e ecumenical consider that ning a newera idens its view to round the world acohcernfor markham missionary church uiidalember 14 1999 930 am family christian education hour 1055 am pastor thurton 630 pm communion celebration s please call church for information regarding other programs available to you and your family 543h major mickenzie ir markham many people in the community who dont attend church but need access to prayer tools to help them resolve their spirimal needs second even people who go to church iiont have access to these resources r mtlheurchs with the churchs emphasis ernpriaf feacfilnga ministrpf per anr ihealihgjisvoften over- f isueagetmarvlvfe smith a vrjfufifeer for hospice scarporotign each twohour fefieat irivplves different prayer forms including resting in your sacred- place praying with a psalnij joiunatog ritual and guided mediation vwiile the retreat material has a christian foundation the retreat is designed to hovermokei be inclusive of peoples various understandings and experiences of god the first retreat was held in october with the theme of personal refreshment especially for caregivers many caregivers find themselves tired and anxious due to the needs of the people theycarefbr the next seminar is on nov 18 at 730 pm the theme is healing grief and is designed to help people discoverrediscover god m the midst of their grief thrpugh these sacred moments people will realize they are not alone and their departed one is with their creator future retreats arebeihg planned around the theme forgiveness healing bur hurt and confes sion resolving bur guilt for registration or questions call alton at 9q5 64030tketost is 10 905 294508 crntmr ftwlm a church to call home d cs 945 am sunday school v 1100 am partners in evangelism rev paul kerr director s fb intematiohal 630 pm prayer fellowship 8176 kflocowan road just soutriof hyvy7j h ltfarkrtarribto 138190547 central united churgh 131 main st unionwule 4740183 services 930 1100 am does your faith count v a warm welcome awaits you bethesda lutheran church 20 union st unionville 4771 731 near hwy7 main af sunday sckool 930 am v worship 1030 am v st andrew presbyterian churb a warm welcome awaits you please join us sundays at 11 amiioi worship baby care church school 143 main st markham rouge bhcr community church i 9054717557 y sundays 1000 arni markham activity centre 22 water street to advertise your church services all busang obrien 2942200 w mmsm