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(collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty/Conquest Cash, as follows: (I) 2016 ALTIMA ($2,000); (II) 2016 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (III) 2016 JUKE/ROGUE ($600); (IV) 2016 PATHFINDER ($800); (V) 2016 TITAN XD ($1,000); (VI) 2017 TITAN HALF TON ($1,000); (VII) 2017 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (VIII) 2017 ALTIMA ($1,250); (IX) 2017 ROGUE/JUKE ($600); (X) 2017 PATHFINDER ($800). Loyalty/Conquest Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between December 1-31, 2016. ▲Models shown $38,524/$37,474/$28,029/$27,729/$50,404/$49,324/$77,026/$59,026 Selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL (PR00)/ 2016 Rogue SL (BK00)/2017 Sentra SR (RL00)/ 2016 Sentra SR (AA00)/2017 Pathfinder Platinum/2016 Pathfinder Platinum/2016 Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve/2017 Titan PRO-4X. 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Longtime Lions Club pals Ken Hodgson (left) and Joe Tasca, both of whom are past club presidents, are behind the annual Nobleton Seniors Christmas Dinner.

Seniors find friends for holidays TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com It is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for some seniors Christmas can be lonely and a bleak period on the calendar. While younger people in the community are surrounded by friends and family able to travel and visit with loved ones, some seniors, either through loss or by circumstance, find themselves alone and sometimes far from family members. That is why Newmarket’s the Grandparent Connection, Nobleton’s Lions Club annual Christmas Dinner for Seniors and the region’s Home Instead Senior Care,

in their own way, try to help isolated seniors feel better at this time of year. Valiera Luttrell, who established community group the Grandparent Connection with her 93-year-old mother three years ago, has always had an "affinity for working with seniors." She said she and her mom saw a need to bring smiles to seniors and to connect community groups like Beavers and Scouts, as well as elementary school students, with seniors who don’t get out or receive much company. "We don’t host functions. We collect greeting cards and stuff stockings and distribute them to seniors, either in their homes or in long-term care facilities," said Lut-

trell. She said she has connected with all the long-term care homes in Newmarket and said there has also been interest in starting similar groups in Aurora and Keswick. "But it takes time and it’s a lot of work," said Luttrell, who works full-time as an office administrator/bookkeeper and is also a caregiver for her mother. She said her husband also has an elderly mother so the family is kept busy. "There has been an amazing reaction to the gifts we have put together for our seniors. It’s been a very good response. "The primary students do artwork, pictures and cards for the seniors and it really brings out the smiles. They love it," said Luttrell,

whose group also keeps up the good deeds throughout the year, not just at Christmas-time. For more information, visit www.thegrandparentconnection.com. In Nobleton, the Lion’s Christmas dinner for seniors is an annual can’t miss event for many oldtimers. Paul Olsen of the Lions, who has been involved in the dinner for many years and at 72 is a senior himself enjoys taking part. Olsen, who says he is a "senior serving seniors", said the dinner started out with the Lions delivering poinsettias 30 years ago and eventually evolved into the 150-160-

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Transportation group calls for toll roads in York Region LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com If you’re a commuter who thinks toll roads coming to Toronto are highway robbery, brace yourself. While the issue doesn’t have the same traction as it does in Toronto where council agreed in December to pursue the idea, it is slowly percolating, mainly out of the public eye, in York Region. "We’ve been working behind the scenes (to make it happen here)," said Markham resident Peter Miasek, past-president of Transport Action Ontario, an organization advocating for railbased public transportation. The organization supports tolls on highways 400 and 404, with revenues being earmarked for transit

Markham resident and past president of Transport Action Ontario, Peter Miasek, applauds Toronto’s decision to pursue road tolls and is working to bring them to highways in York Region.

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and transportation projects in the region.

The organization has talked about toll roads with regional

transportation staff and some councillors, including Newmarket Coun. John Taylor and Richmond

Hill Coun. Vito Spatafora, who chairs the region’s transportation committee, Miasek said. Meanwhile, he pointed out the region’s new transportation master plan supports pursuing the possibility of toll roads. "Support and participate in a constructive dialogue on road pricing among governments, the business sector and general public across the GTHA (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area) and support education, research and demonstration that are essential to effective, efficient and equitable road pricing in the long term," the plan said. Miasek, who made a presentation to Toronto’s executive committee on Dec. 1 in favour of the l See TOLLS page 8

Residents will pay $81 more property tax in 2017 ber of Commerce. The town portion of the tax increase will support the town, Aurora Public Library, Central York Fire Services and contributions to infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement. When this portion is combined with York Region and the school board tax levy, residents are looking at a 2.4 per cent increase overall, about $168 on the average residential tax bill. "Council gave staff clear di-

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lines, town facilities and other town-owned assets. In addition, the budget highlights the introduction of an economic development position, funding to support museum enhancements and creation of an online exhibit, activities to celebrate the 150th birthday of Town Park, increases to animal control service levels, funding the annual Multicultural Festival and financial support for the Aurora Cham-

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Aurora residents will pay an additional $81 in property taxes next year. Town council has approved its 2017 budget with a 3.1 per cent increase on the tax levy, meaning the average home assessed at $770,000 will pay an additional $81. Town staff and members of council were able to achieve the budget target of

inflation, 2.1 per cent with the addition of 1 per cent for reserves. "We are grateful for the feedback of our residents throughout this process and are happy to say that their voices were heard," Mayor Geoff Dawe said. "Citizen participation in the budget process is critical." The operating budget was approved at $60.8 million with an $18.2 million capital budget to rehabilitate roads, water-

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Syrian families talk about their Canadian Christmas The Fandis and the Al Shteiwes have been involved in Christmas activities ALI RAZA aliraza@yrmg.com Seeing Christmas for the first time in Canada is quite the adjustment for Syrian families in York Region. As the holidays approach, Syrians reflect on what for many of them is their first experience of celebrating Christmas in North America, among a majority Christian population. The Fandi family in Stouffville arrived in Canada early this year from Jordan after fleeing their home in Daraa, Syria. They’ve adjusted to life here, constantly praising the hospitality and kindness they’ve received from their neighbours. But when it comes to holiday celebrations, they remember their old traditions. "Christmas is good," said Faisal, the father of the family. "But I don’t know much about it. We’re Syrians, we’re Muslims, so we’re just used to Eid and Mawlid an-Nabi." Muslims across the world, including those from Syria, traditionally have three major holidays in the year. Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast), which is celebrated at the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) which commemorates Abraham’s sacrifice to God. And Mawlid an-Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet) which celebrates the birth anniversary of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Islamic holidays follow the Islamic calendar, a lunar calendar that lags roughly 10 days behind the Gregorian calendar. As a result, each year holiday dates move backwards 10 days. This year, one of the major holidays - Mawlid anNabi - landed on Sunday, Dec. 11, in and around the holiday season. The Fandis celebrated as expected with family, friends and a feast. But that

doesn’t mean they’re not doing anything for Christmas. Their sponsor group Stouffville Cares - donated a Christmas tree, which they decorated and plan to surround with presents. "I like the tree," Thaer said. "We don’t have Christmas trees in Syria." On Christmas Day, the Fandis plan on spending time with friends and family, while their son Thaer, 12, plays hockey. "I want a hockey stick, a red and black one, because of the Stouffville Spirit, with white tape," Thaer said when asked what he wanted for Christmas. The Fandi children have been involved in Christmas activities in school, singing Christmas carols, baking cookies and having a Christmas pageant. The children have their own "gift draw," said sponsor Jason Wilson. "They’re very excited, we did a little draw, Thaer picked his siblings, they’re going to buy one gift for each other," he said. "There have also been letters to Santa." The Fandis reflect on the stark difference they’ve noticed with Christmas celebrations in Canada versus Christmas celebrations in Syria and Jordan. "In Jordan, our neighbours were Christian," Faisal said. "They just go to church and spend time with their family." Santa Claus, however, does visit Christians in Jordan, they said. Faisal noted that shopping was a much more emphasized aspect of Christmas in Canada, something he didn’t expect. In Bradford, just north of York Region, another Syrian family is excited about Canadian Christmas traditions. The Al Shteiwe family fled Homs, Syria, and arrived in Canada in January. Ali and his wife Manjiye have 10 children, with their last son being born in Canada. The snow has been a particular joy for the children as they’ve spent most of the season building snowmen. "If it snows a lot and we don’t have to go to school, then we get to build a snowman and I love doing that," said Rachid, 8. Just like the Fandi chil-

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"We would gather with others and eat together, give gifts and celebrate the new year," said Mohammed, 18. "But in Canada, everything is more beautiful. The streets look really nice and we like walking around instead of driving," he added. The family has decorat-

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When Spyros "Peter" Goudas came to Canada from Greece in 1967 he had no money, spoke no English and knew not a soul. But he worked hard and earned enough to buy a small packaging plant, eventually growing the new company, Mr. Goudas, into one of Canada’s largest independent food companies, the label for which will be familiar to many, gracing a number of international products ranging from rice to hot sauce to beans. After 45 years running the company, Goudas decided to take a step back from the front lines in 2014, eventually selling the company to King City businessman John Simmonds, according to York Regional Police. But Det. Karin Bardai says Simmonds, 66, is a fraudster who modelled himself on a slick 1960s movie character played by James Garner, who buys failing businesses before reselling them for big money. He was identified in the Globe and Mail in a 2014 article as chair and CEO of A.C. Simmonds and Sons Inc, a King City company which was then in the process of changing its name from BLVD Holdings Inc. "It kind of inspired me to be this character called Cash McCall, doing takeovers and that sort of thing," he told the Globe and Mail. "I’ve become Cash McCall, so now we’re actually negotiating for the rights to remake the movie." The article named him as the co-founder of ClubLink, who had his fingers in a number of "growth sectors" including "international food, oil and gas and waste management" the combined revenues of which were "projected to reach $500 million in the next few

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John Simmonds years." Simmonds grew up in a family business run by his grandfather and then father, which sold light bulbs, radio parts, hi-fi systems and wireless devices in the 1980s and ’90s. In 1993, he says, he bought out the rest of his family from A.C. Simmonds & Sons. It was in 2014 that BLVD Holdings, one of 80 shell companies registered by Simmonds, according to police, bought out Goudas Food Products for $10 million, giving Goudas stock options in a shell company and promising to make him rich, says Bardai, who has been working on the case for a year. Over the next five months, Bardai suggests, Simmonds misrepresented how much money the company was making, defrauding creditors, bankers, private investors and suppliers of more than $30 million. An investigation was started after police and the Ontario Securities Commission received a number of complaints. "He was selling shares in his company saying we are on the verge of buying another company, (the shares were sold) to people in Barrie, Huntsville and Florida," Bardai added, noting that suppliers were also ripped off from the Canada and United States, spreading from York Region to Texas. "Between April and Au-

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Southlake Regional Health Centre president and CEO Dave Williams discusses the mountain of toy’s donated by staff, physicians and volunteers to York Regional Police in support of the 2016 Holiday Heroes Drive, during a press conference at the Newmarket hospital Tuesday. Holiday Heroes is run annually by YRP and has raised more than $1 million in monetary donations, new toys, new children’s clothing and food since its launch in 2008.

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city’s plan to impose tolls on the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway, said it doesn’t make sense to bring toll roads to York Region until the transit system is at a point where it can offer a reliable alternative to driving. But with significantly expanded GO train service now being implemented, it makes sense to start discussing the issue, he said. Toll roads have many benefits, Miasek said. "It does a number of things. It boosts revenue, it will cut travel time for those people who want to pay, it does wean us off the car," he said, adding a program to help low-income

commuters could be considered. "I do think our automobiles, and I’m an auto driver like everyone else up here, is past its best before date with all the accidents and the health issues, climate change, congestion and all of that. So, it’s a step in the right direction." While Toronto is eyeing a $2 flat toll, Miasek said a fee by distance is fairer and would also help prevent drivers from bailing from the highway onto local roads just before tolls begin. Ideally, the province would be leading the discussion but likely won’t embrace the political hot potato in advance of the 2018 election, Miasek said.

He acknowledged the issue is controversial. "I may not want to run for most beloved citizen," he laughed, adding he’s surprised at the support he’s heard among his friends for toll roads as long as rates are reasonable and the revenues are used to improve transit and transportation infrastructure. Spatafora, who agreed the region is looking at the concept of road pricing, said he has mixed feelings about toll roads. Implementing tolls on highways 404 and 400 would be difficult because they are provincial highways but the region could consider them for future regional roads, specifical-

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"If it’s a reasonable cost, in terms of the operating expense, then it’s one thing. But when it becomes a gouge, like it has been with the 407, that’s where I’m hesitant and have concerns." Tolls shouldn’t be implemented until the region’s transit system is more developed, Spatafora said. Tolls can cause drivers to migrate to surrounding non-toll roads, meaning traffic patterns are just shifted rather than alleviated, Elliott Silverstein, manager of government relations in the Canadian Automobile Association’s Thornhill office, said. The CAA and Conference Board of Canada pro-

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Don’t forget less fortunate this holiday season Well, the holidays are here again and that means it’s time to indulge in a little festive food, partake in some eggnog, perhaps, and maybe even keep a keen eye out for the arrival of Santa Claus and the array of presents many children, young and old, hope that he has with their names on them. And while many of us count the days until this time of year rolls around again, for others in the community, the season is anything but holly jolly. Each and every year we hear the pleas from charities and other local nonprofit agencies about the need for both donations and volunteers to help make the season bright for the less fortunate among us. It’s all too easy to get swept up in the annual excess and the seemingly never-ending to-do list each of us has, but, if we’re able, we should try and take even a moment out of our hectic schedules to do our part to help ensure that others can also have a reason to celebrate the holidays. York Region is home to many charitable agencies from those that operate strictly at the local level to others whose scope spans all nine municipalities and beyond. The fact of the matter is, poverty remains a massive issue in our society. Although a small gesture, donating a few non-perishable goods to the local food bank or making a small donation to a nonprofit organization may not seem to have that much of an impact, but if enough of us do it, it can make a big difference to others in our communities. By all means, enjoy spending time with your friends and family over the course of this festive season; just don’t forget that not everyone has reason to feel joyful without some assistance. If we can all pitch in, even a little bit, maybe we can make sure another family has a merrier Christmas or a happier holiday and, with any luck, a more prosperous new year. The countdown is on, but there’s still time to be generous to others. You’ll be glad you did.

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Saying it on social media The story: Multi-vehicle mayhem closes Bathurst Street north of Newmarket No doubt, we were out and drivers need to slow down, stop making dangerous moves and following too close. Drive for the conditions people and clean your cars off properly! Valerie Weinert Dunn How have people not figured out how to drive in snow yet. Its Canada you’d think everyone would be use to it by now. Spencer Leitch People need to drive with more caution in this weather, what is wrong with some drivers?? Corina Pelligra Lipani

The story: Markham hikes taxes 3.46%, argues Toronto should axe road tolls If we go with this train of thought Toronto would have to raise business taxes too since it is people driving in from York, Peel, and Durham regions that use these roads to go in and out of the city to work, eat and shop. Alternatively these roads should be owned by the province and then all those regions that use them pay through property taxes. Kevin Paré How about paying govt less and stripping perks away? Amanda Lear Toronto’s property taxes are HALF of what we pay in York Region. In T.O. MPAC assessments are basically a report on what the houses are worth rather than a base for calculations of what the taxes on a property should be. Think about it, 25% of Ontario property taxes go to educational funding.....it takes 2 $500k Toronto properties to match the educational tax amount paid by 1 $500k non Toronto property i.e. We, outside Toronto proper, are already paying 50% of Toronto’s school costs. Raise Toronto taxes to the same standard as is used in the rest of the province. My apologies, but if Granny in her $2.5 million Rosedale home cannot afford to pay the taxes then time to sell up and move to a Condo or a property she can afford, no pity party here. Adam Werrell

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Revamped Davis Drive an improvement Re: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Town should have learned from Davis Drive project, Nov. 26. Successful, astute business people understand that change is a blessing. They learn very quickly to adapt to change. Personally, I find the revamped Davis Drive is a vast improvement. I prefer to take Davis Drive now to cross Newmarket instead of Green Lane or Mulock. Davis Drive is now freeflowing regardless of the time of day. As a bonus, it requires that drivers focus their attention on the road instead of the cellphone in their ears. The middle lane bus routing provides shelters and safety islands for pedestrians, along with detailed maps, schedules and fare/pass machines. For decades, Newmarket had let its utility infrastructure slide. All public utilities (water, sewers, natural gas) communications and power routing desperately needed to be upgraded. Those critical items have also been done as part of the upgrade. Too bad they are out of sight to wanderers by. And access to Southlake is much easier ... We are all feeling the pressures of the record growth of York Region. Everyone had lots of notice, and lots of opportunity to plan their own adjustments before and during the Davis Drive upgrade. Progress was continually updated in public forums and media. Those who ignored this did so at their own peril. If their products/services are truly exceptional, their customers will find them . that is called competition in the marketplace. Newmarket chose to do its mega-mall strip up Yonge Street. A bypass route from the GO station up the west side of the strip to Green Lane had been discussed, but was ignored. Now, Yonge Street congestion is paying for that oversight. The Yonge Street upgrades are long overdue. Relax and let it happen before things get worse. Newmarket is the fork in the road - we have to handle traffic to Bradford and traffic to East Gwillumbury. That is a plus for Newmarket businesses, if they know how to adapt to this. Now, maybe they could shave two or three feet off the hill on Mulock just east of Leslie, and use that to raise the Leslie/Mulock in-

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Thanks to our great community My daughter and her friends needed to video some "travel" scenes for a school assignment. Usually, this means driving around Aurora, King, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Newmarket and surrounding areas. I always enjoy taking these road trips, I call them adventures. Well, this trip was even more of an adventure than usual. I had just finished telling them on St. John Sideroad that there wasn’t much of a shoulder to pull over onto and that it was more of a ditch so I couldn’t stop there, so they videoed from the window while I was driving. I continued to McCowan and made a right and realized that I should have gone left because it looked like it would be really nice footage of the roadway when I saw it in my mirror. Well, don’t I pull over to the right thinking there would be enough of a shoulder to make a safe U-turn. There wasn’t, and we ended up in a ditch! So back and forth, back and forth, I try to get my little Jetta out of the ditch, all the time thinking I’ve got to get the girls home, it’s going to get dark soon, it will take forever for roadside assistance to get to us, how did I get us into this mess? So we get out to push and I have one of the girls get in to steer, hopefully this won’t be too hard. I’ve never been in this situation before, what do I know. It doesn’t take long for me to figure out we can’t do this on our own, and before I even think I should call roadside assistance to help, one after another three drivers pull over to help. No one passed us, they saw we needed help and didn’t even consider to keep driving to their destination. I was in shock, I let them take over and tried to take their instructions and do what I needed to do to get out of the ditch. With their help it didn’t take long, we were out of the ditch, thanked everyone and on our way we went. As I was driving away I thought I should have gotten their names and thanked them even more. But the shock of the whole situation, never mind a little of embarrassment, and

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the opportunity was gone. I decided then that I would write a letter to the local paper - maybe by chance one or all of the Good Samaritans will see it and realize how grateful we all were for the help! This whole "adventure" was a reminder of what a great community we live in! And to all the drivers that helped, "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!" And Merry Christmas! S. Kalpakis Aurora

Time Torontonians paid their fair share Re: Toll on DVP would have profound impact on York Region residents, Nov. 25. I can’t help notice that John Tory and his councillors are trying to get more money from the 905ers with his road tolls. We already send a portion of our property taxes to the City of Toronto, while the property owners in the city pay an average of $750 a year less than the owners in the 905 area. I think it’s time the City of Toronto raised their property taxes and Torontonians started paying their fair share. Of course, this would hurt John Tory’s chance at re-election. Brad Knox Aurora

Neighbour worthy of recognition My neighbour Steve Powell needs to be recognized. He helps everyone in our neighbourhood and his wife Valerie is fighting a health problem. Love them dearly. Both are beautiful people that I have known for about 35 years. Whenever it snows, he is out plowing sidewalks and driveways. If anyone needs help with anything, he is there. There is nothing he can’t do. They are golden and I wish there were more people like them in this world. This is a big thank you to my wonderful neighbours and friends. Kelly Kapralik Newmarket

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The discussion happens in living rooms, basements, baseball diamonds, hockey dressing rooms and, most often, pubs. How many beers can I drink and safely drive? Would I pass a breathalyzer if I was stopped by police? Part of the problem of course is that it’s almost an impossible question that depends on a number of factors - hydration, weight (I weigh 142 lbs) and food intake. Despite the increasing number of deaths, arrests, lost licences and ruined lives, most of us still have no idea how many drinks we can consume before we can’t legally drive. So, in the interest of you, our readers, I got drunk. Under the watchful gaze of a number of police officers, I took part in a York Regional Police/Association event to demonstrate how difficult it can be to determine your blood alcohol concentration. I know, I’m a modern day saint. York Regional Police had me simulate what you might drink at a holiday party. Here is how it went: 1:10 p.m.: small glass champagne 1:12 p.m.: a beer 1:30 p.m.: another beer 1:55 p.m.: a shot of vodka 1:56 p.m. a third beer A test at 2 p.m. found I had a blood alcohol content level of 79. In other words if I were driving I’d be in the "warn range" (between 50 and 80) - my licence would be removed for three days and I would face a fine. I also failed a field sobriety test in which I was asked to walk a line, stood on one foot and followed an officer’s pen with my eyes (not my head, as I was repeatedly reminded). I was also reminded that it takes some time for alcohol to have its effect on the body, so as time goes on, even if one stops drinking, your blood alcohol can continue to rise. In the ensuing hour and 20 minutes, I drank a cranberry soda (with another shot of vodka). At 2:50 p.m., after eating a few blue cheese dipped celery sticks and a chicken wing, I blew again. This time, the machine registered 95, meaning that if I had been driving, I would have been charged with impaired, lost my licence for a year and paid a fine. Others had a very different reaction on that very same day. A 5-foot-4-inch female had a glass of champagne and 3-1/2 beers in an hour. She blew a 99. So bear this in mind, everyone is different and there’s no simple guide - except for a shot of caution and a chaser of beware the consequences. Jeremy Grimaldi is the crime and justice reporter for Metroland Media York Region and yorkregion.com. You can reach him at jgrimaldi@yrmg.com.

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strong sit-down meal that takes place today. Olsen said the dinner is by invitation only, but that is just because if it wasn’t then the event would be overloaded. "We try not trying to exclude anybody, and if anyone needs to be included they can notify the Lions," he added. The main course is always roast beef, cake is

dessert and there is a glass of wine for everyone who tipples. Most importantly, Olsen assures, a great time is had by all. "Some start arriving an hour early. We have the Girl Guides come and sing Christmas Carols and oldtime fiddlers play music. We have a lot of people who are there year after year after year. They really look forward to it," he said. He also said it gives the

Lions a chance to put their own group front and centre. "A lot of our support comes from older people and it’s an opportunity to get together with them on a large scale. So, I guess there’s an ulterior motive too," he said with a chuckle. Still, with some of the attendees not thinking they were old enough to attend "until they were 80," said Olsen, it’s a chance for

many friends to see each other at least once a year. "They love the sense of community. It gives them a chance to get together," said Olsen. For more information visit www.nobletonlions .com. "Be a Santa to a Senior" is how Home Instead Senior Care of York Region wants to connect local York Region community organizations and seniors who may be home alone

this Christmas. The program aims to provide gifts to 100 seniors from members of the community through the support of nonprofit organizations, businesses and volunteers. "The holidays can be a troubling time for seniors. They may feel the absence or the distance of loved ones," said Faryar Foroodi of the York Region Home Instead Senior Care office. "Be a Santa to a Senior

TOWN OF AURORA PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS The public works described below are accepted by the Town of Aurora. SUBDIVISION OWNER:

2164437 Ontario Inc. (Chateaus on Bayview)

DATE OF ACCEPTANCE:

November 17, 2016

APPLICABLE BY-LAW NUMBER:

5924-16

DESCRIPTION:

All services referred to in Section 3.01 of the Subdivision Agreement between 2164437 Ontario Inc. and The Corporation of The Town of Aurora for Registered Plan 65M-4292. Description of streets in which public works accepted are located as per registered plan 65M-4292: Rickard Street, Plan 65M-4292 Vines Place, Plan 65M-4292

provides a ray of hope for many seniors, and it means so much for them to know that people care and value them as members of our community.

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SEEKING CITIZEN MEMBERS GOVERNANCE REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE Aurora Town Council invites residents to apply to participate as a citizen member of the Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee. A Governance Review Ad Hoc Committee has been established to make recommendations to Council regarding issues including Council compensation, Council composition and structure, governance, and election provisions. Currently, three (3) to ﬁve (5) citizen members are required for this Committee. In making its citizen appointments, Council will give preference to applicants who have experience participating on Boards or Committees, demonstrated expertise in governance, municipal expertise, and/or legal expertise in municipal or ethical issues. What is the application process? Appointment to advisory committees is open to all residents of Aurora, owners of land within the municipality or a tenant of land in Aurora. Applications must be submitted to the Town on the approved application form. Application forms and additional information can be obtained at Aurora Town Hall, the Aurora Public Library or by visiting the Town’s website at aurora.ca/ committees. Applications must be addressed to the Town Clerk and submitted by email to townclerk@aurora.ca, by fax to 905-726-4732 or mailed or hand-delivered to 100 John West Way, P.O. Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017. For additional information, please visit aurora.ca/committees or call 905-727-3123, ext. 4224.

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Fire chief takes on broader regional role CHRIS SIMON csimon@yrmg.com Ian Laing is taking on an additional role. The Central York Fire Services (CYFS) Chief has been appointed Regional Fire Co-ordinator for York Region by the provincial office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management. This position assists the region and local municipalities during major emergencies by ensuring fire resources are available and supported through the Regional Emergency Operations Centre. It has been in effect at York Region since 1971. This position was recently made vacant as a result of the retirement of Markham fire Chief Bill Snowball. "I am excited," Laing said. "Thank you to my colleagues for supporting me with this position and I look forward to representing CYFS, and the region, as a whole."

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Region hikes taxes by average $66 The regional portion of the property tax bill is going up by an average of $66 next year. York councillors passed the region’s budget on Dec. 15, boosting taxes by 2.87 per cent. That is slightly more than the 2.69 per cent increase they had predicted a year ago. The $66 increase is based on a house with an assessed

York Region’s unionized workers are getting a raise of 6.87 per cent over four years. Council ratified a new collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 905 on Dec. 15. The deal gives workers a 1.65 per cent wage increase retroactive to April 1, 2016. Employees will then get a 1.74 per cent salary boost on April 1 of each of the next three years. Union members ratified

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ville, $67 in Markham, and $72 in Richmond Hill and Vaughan. The regional portion of the tax bill is expected to increase by 2.65 per cent in 2018. The region’s debt will peak at $2.9 billion next year, before beginning to drop the following year. York’s $2.8-billion budget is the third-largest municipal budget in Ontario, after Toronto at $14.9 billion, and Ottawa at $3.7 billion.

value of $577,000. But the tax hike will be different in each municipality because property values vary across the region. The lowest increase will be in Georgina, where the average increase will be $35. The biggest hike will be in King, where the average increase will be $78. The average increase in East Gwillimbury will be $53, compared to $51 in Newmarket, $62 in Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouff-

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York workers get 6.87% wage hike the deal on Dec. 7. The contract covers approximately 2,800 staff who provide a number of services, including engineering for large infrastructure projects such as affordable housing, water and wastewater; maintenance for regional roads; paramedic services; and administrative support. The region’s union members represented by the Ontario Nursing Association will see their contract expire next March.

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Don’t let your holiday go up in smoke: CYFS Central York Fire Services is recommending residents take a proactive approach on fire safety this holiday season. Festive lights, decorations, candles and Christmas trees are classic hallmarks of the season but can also be fire hazards. By keeping a few things in mind, the holiday can be enjoyed by all. Christmas trees should be as fresh as possible, watered often, placed away from heat sources and kept away from lit candles. Check for broken bulbs and frayed wires before hanging, unplug lights before going to bed, don’t overload power outlets, opt for battery operated LED candles, if using traditional candles secure them to prevent tipping and blow out before exiting the room. When cooking, stay in the kitchen, if a pot catches fire turn off the heat and slide a tight-fitting lid on to smother the flames and avoid cooking while under the influence. Keep fireplaces, wood burning stoves

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2016 Cuddy Shark Awards It was another year of highs, lows and interesting moments in the world of local sports. Read on for John Cudmore’s annual recollection of some moments that stood out in 2016.

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Rogers Hometown Hockey host Ron MacLean interacts with some local hockey fans at Riverwalk Commons in Newmarket prior to the broadcast’s third-season opener in October.

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St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School student Eliza-Jane Boston crosses the ﬁnish line to win the girl’s midget threekilometre run during the York Region Athletic Association cross-country championships held at Boyd Conservation Area in Woodbridge.

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Newmarket Stingrays swimmer Marcus Chan competes in the 200-metre freestyle during the Steve Kingston Memorial meet at the Magna Centre.

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Huron Heights teammates celebrate a walk-off win against the London Oakridge during the OFSAA East baseball tournament at Aurora’s Lambert Willson Park in June.

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Edmonton Oilers hockey player and Newmarket native Connor McDavid helps launch the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Games at the Ray Twinney Complex in June. Stephen Maar The young basketball player and sprinter meets luminaries such as Michael Jordan, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Tom Hanks and Bill Gates, among others. Also honoured was physicist Richard Garwin with whose family he resides as a Grade 10 student at Cape Fear Academy in Wilmington, N.C. Storm warning: In May, Aurorabased Storm Volleyball Club celebrates Eastern Canadian championships served up by the under-16 Typhoon and under14 Avalanche. Both girls teams swept to their Tier 1 titles with 9-0 records. Oops!: Hard to imagine the Aurora Tigers and Newmarket Hurricanes could have bungled coach hiring process any worse. Neither team’s rookie bench bosses made it through the first few weeks of the season. Monkey be gone: After 47 games without tasting victory, the Georgina Ice finally gets a win with a 7-6 victory over Little Britain Merchants on Oct. 1. The miserable streak included the entire Central Ontario Jr. C Hockey League 2015-16 season. Bogey: High school golfers are granted permission to attend the OFSAA

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Wheelchair athlete Tai Young takes stab at fencing The will and desire are without question.The real challenge for Tai Young is finding opponents.When the 12-year-old won a draw for one week at fencing camp at a 2015 Pan Am Games promotional event, he was thrilled to take a stab at the sport. He enjoyed the week so much he joined Vango Toronto Fencing Club in Markham.Only one catch: Since the Markham resident has been paraplegic since birth, unable to stand or walk, he has not encountered other wheelchair athletes with whom he can practice and

compete. "I have always liked fencing and thought it is so cool," said the seventh grade student at Black Walnut Public School in Markham. "I wanted to try it. It’s a cool sport to me."His mother, Lisa Young, was happy the eager youngster could participate in a sport but wasn’t sure where wheelchair fencing might lead."After that first week he decided he wanted to join," she said. "Vango had no experience with wheelchair fencing. I was skeptical because I didn’t know if they could accommodate him or that he’d be singled out. I didn’t know what it was and had no idea (fencing) was out there. It’s pret-

ty cool."There is just not a lot of wheelchair athletes in his age group, no one to compete against. We want to try and see what our options are for competition. Tai just wants to try it and see how he can do."One offshoot he likes is the fact his workouts pinch-hit for his regular physiotherapy sessions. "It was really hard," he said, recalling his first experience in the sport. "It gave me a good workout. I no longer have to do physio because everything in physio is in fencing."I am thinking I might like to try foil but I like epee so I’m sticking with it for now."While classmates are working on

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Light displays rock the region and season HEIDI RIEDNER hriedner@yrmg.com Some rockin’ holiday displays are lighting up the region and the season. Two "big kids" in Georgina and Markham are not only giving Christmas Vacation’s Clark Griswold a run for his money, but also sharing their love of the season with their respective neighbourhoods. Sean Johnston first put up a synchronized display with one simple controller in 2008, but he has since "lost count" of how many strings of lights go in to what can be described as nothing less than a spectacular display at his home on Bayview Avenue in Keswick. "My wife and I have this running joke that I’m not allowed to talk about Christmas lights until September," he laughs. That may be, but he is definitely planning, and programming, for months before actual setup, which takes about the entire month of November and represents a modest estimate of about $6,000 in equipment. It also takes between 10 to 15 hours to program a light sequence to one song, which means just over 100 hours and 100 channels went in to the 15-minute, synchronized version of lights gone wild to seven festive tunes, including everything from "Frosty the Snowman" to a souped-up version of "Up on the Rooftop" from Beyoncé. Yes, Virginia, there is some practicality behind the magic. The countless hours of computer programming, decorating, testing and probably more than a few moments of frustration and an insatiable desire to kick

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synchronized display has been bringing the neighbourhood together for years, right down to a festive and fun block party complete with treats and hot chocolate for the flipping of the proverbial "switch", which took place Dec. 2. Fun, funky, with touches of humour and great creative flair, "the show" all runs off a computer laptop in Brunt’s basement, as well as three main controller boxes for the main lights in addition to six smaller ones for individual ele-

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ments that together total 12,000 lights. Being left in a potential state of shock over his hydro bill wasn’t a concern for Brunt, who says a combination of LED lights that are only on for moments at a time equates to a mere $8 or $9 extra on the bill. Besides, "it’s totally for the kids," he says. That includes his own, who are nine, eight and three, and whose eyes are as big as their smiles over the display. As for any Scrooges who may not exactly be wired to

appreciate the sheer enormity of brightly blinking, multicoloured lights blazing and dancing to some pretty rockin’ tunes with a few oldies thrown into the mix against a night sky? There aren’t any to be found in this neighbourhood. That includes Amy Friesen, who moved into the neighbourhood in August despite being told there was a "Griswold guy gone wild" who would be living right across the street from her new home. "For us, this is Christ-

mas, and the whole spirit of the holidays," she says seriously. "My three kids love it and It brings everyone together. I’m excited to be a part of it." Tim’s wife, Colleen, says her husband loves Christmas and does it all for their kids and the neighbourhood. "He’s a big kid himself," she laughs. "He does this every year and, every year, he layers on more and more and more," she jokes. "It’s fun and it certainly makes the Christmas spirit shine brightly."

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LOCAL EVENTS O Thursday, December 22 Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888236-6283, elaine.stpierre@ blood.ca COST: Free In Ontario alone, 6,000 new blood donors are needed. Please join us at a holiday clinic, and bring a friend.

O Saturday, December 24 Blood Donor Clinic – Christmas Eve Morning WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge St. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, , elaine. stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free In Ontario alone, 6,000 new blood donors are needed. Please join us at a holiday clinic, and bring a friend.

O Wednesday, Dec. 28 Shout Sister York Afternoon Choir Welcomes New Members WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Victory Baptist Church, 18408 Yonge St. CONTACT: Shannon Godfrey, www.shoutsisterchoir. ca, shannon@shoutsisterchoir.ca COST: Dues Shout Sister is an all-inclusive women’s choir started in Kingston in 2002. Since then we have grown to 24 chapters in Ontario. Max and Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-3057469, 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $49; Regular: $39; Family 4-Pak: $125 Max & Ruby bring to life a wonderful tradition this holiday season as they stage their most magical performance yet. Wired Wednesday WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: Heather Alblas COST: Free Have a device that isn’t running quite right? Want to learn a new tech skill? Come for weekly tech help.

O Saturday, December 31 Paws 4 Stories WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-826-6492, halblas@ egpl.ca COST: $10.00 Ages 5 and older. Please register. Beginner and reluctant readers can develop their skills and conﬁdence by reading to a friendly dog. Family First Night WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Pkwy. N. CONTACT: 9057274726, info@

O GET CONNECTED Visit yorkregion.com/ events to submit your own community events for online publishing. aurora.ca COST: Free Complimentary hot chocolate with food bank donation. Free skating and swimming (limited space), children’s activities, reptiles, magic shows. New Year’s Eve in East Gwillimbury WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Sport Complex, 1914 Mt. Albert Rd. CONTACT: 905-478-4282, , customerservice@eastgwillimbury.ca COST: Free Activities include skating (family and youth rinks), crafts, live entertainment, ﬁre pits, outdoor activities and ﬁreworks.

O Thursday, January 5 Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Group (York Region), est. 2004 WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Auditorium, 10295 Yonge St., at Dunlop Street CONTACT: www.ﬁbrosupport.weebly.com, foreveryoung235@hotmail.com COST: Free Monthly meeting of original support group for residents who suffer from the often disabling conditions of FM/CFS. Check out the website.

O Tuesday, January 17 The Best Networking Breakfast in York Region WHEN: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. WHERE: Silver Lakes Golf and Conference Centre, 21114 Yonge St. CONTACT: Suzanne, 905-478-8447, , egcoc@egcoc. org COST: $15+HST members, $20+HST for non-members Join the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce for a delicious breakfast and an opportunity to network.

O Wednesday, January 18 Toastmasters The Court of Blarney, Newmarket WHEN: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. CONTACT: Jim Chapman, 905 918 0282, http://5591.toastmastersclubs. org/, j.k.chapman@rogers.com COST: Guests may visit for free Toastmasters can help you increase your conﬁdence in leadership and public speaking abilities in a safe club atmosphere.

O Friday, January 20 Han Chen, Piano WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. CONTACT: Jane Taylor, 905-713-1818, www. auroraculturalcentre.ca, info@ auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: $28 Senior/Student | $34 Adult plus HST Han Chen is a distinctive artist whose credentials include important prizes in competitions of traditional music and increasing respect in the avant-garde. Visit yorkregion.com/events for more

O Monday, January 9 Free Employment Workshops WHEN: 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: The Tannery Mall, 465 Davis Drive CONTACT: Nancy Bendavid, 905-895-7529 Ext.6504, COST: Free Workshops for persons with disabilities. Workshops include resume writing, cover letter, mock interview, job readiness, more.

O Tuesday, January 10 York-Simcoe Naturalists general meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue CONTACT: www.ysnaturalists. com, ysn.naturalists@gmail.com COST: Free Meetings include guest speakers and light refreshments. Guests welcome.

O Saturday, January 14 No Sugar Tonight WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickeriing Cres. CONTACT: Newmarket Theatre, 905-9535122, , COST: $35, plus HST No Sugar Tonight celebrates the classic music of The Guess Whp, Burton Cummings and BTO.

8 things to do this weekend O Friday, December 23 Gift Wrapping at CF Markville WHEN: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: CF Markville, 5000 Hwy. 7 CONTACT: Mirna Werdi, http:// www.cfshops.com/markville/ news-events/events/holiday-giftwrap.html, mwerdi@msh.on.ca COST: Small: $3, Medium: $5, Large: $7, Boxes: additional $1 Have your gifts beautifully wrapped with all proceeds to beneﬁt Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Open everyday from Dec. 5 to 24 beginning at 10 a.m. Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-2366283, , elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free Give the gift of life this season. Please join us at a holiday blood clinic, and bring a friend.

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Candlelight Service WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Stouffville Christian Church, 6528 Main Street CONTACT: Jim Amy, 905 640-2561, www.stouffvillechristianchurch. ca, info@stouffvillechristianchurch.ca COST: Free Christmas Eve Candlelight service for the whole family featuring brass ensemble and carol songs.

Kids Church Christmas Pageant WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Community Christian Reformed Church of Richmond Hill, 45 Crosby Avenue CONTACT: Jack Klooster, 905-884-3005 Ext.26, www.community-church.ca, jackklooster@community-church.ca COST: Free Free Kids Church Christmas Pageant, All I Want For Christmas… Is Jesus! A fun-ﬁlled celebration for Christmas, lead by the Kids Church youth. Experience the joys of Christmas music concert WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrew’s United Church, 32 Main Street North CONTACT: Yvonne Weston, 905-910-0835, , yweston@rogers.com COST: Free St. Andrew’s United Church hosts a concert, Christmas play, and a reading of Star written by Rick

Christmas Eve Services WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge St. CONTACT: Deb Fratin, 905-884-1301 Ext.5, ofﬁce@ rhuc.org COST: Free A service geared to the young and young at heart with carols and candlelight and Christmas readings followed by an adultoriented service with carols and celebration of Communion.

Christmas Eve Celebration Service WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: St. Andrews United Church, 32 Main Street North CONTACT: Yvonne Weston, 905910-0835, yweston@rogers.com COST: Free An evening of beautiful Christmas music and a play, ”Following The Star”performed by youth.

O Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Service WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. CONTACT: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Ofﬁce, 905-884-4211, rhpreschurch@ hotmail.com COST: Free A Sunday Christmas comes only once a decade or so. Start in church this year by hearing the Christmas story of shepherds and angels and a baby in a manger.

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Tim Hortons offers free community skating AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Tim Hortons restaurants across the country offer free skating during the winter holiday season at local community arenas. Here is a list of free skates in York Region.Aurora:Jan. 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. - Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St., eastGeorgina:Dec. 30, noon to 2 p.m. - Georgina Sutton Arena, 48 Haykins St., SuttonDec. 30, 3 to 5 p.m. - Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr.Dec. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. - Georgina Sutton Arena, 48 Haykins St., Sutton and Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr.Jan. 3, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr. and Georgina Sutton Arena, 48 Haykins St., SuttonKing Town-

ship:Dec. 26, 2:30 to 4 p.m. King City Arena, 25 Doctors LaneDec. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Nobleton Arena, 15 Old King Rd.Dec. 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - King City Arena, 25 Doctors Lane. Dec. 30, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Dr., SchombergDec. 31, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Nobleton Arena, 15 Old King Rd.Markham:Dec. 29, 2 to 4 p.m. - Crosby Arena, 210 Main Street UnionvilleNewmarket: Dec. 23, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - National Training Rinks, 1155 Stellar Dr.Dec. 27, 1 to 3 p.m. - Ray Twinney Recreation Centre, 100 Eagle St. WDec. 31, noon to 1:30 p.m. - National Training Rinks, 1155 Stellar Dr.Jan. 3, 10 a.m. to noon - Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Dr.Richmond Hill:Dec. 29, 2 to 4 p.m. - Ed Sacfield Arena, 311

Valleymede Dr. Dec. 30, 3 to 5 p.m. - Bond Lake Arena, 70 Old Colony Rd.Jan. 2, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Bond Lake Arena, 70 Old Colony Rd.Jan 5, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Elvis Stojko Arena, 350 16th Ave.Thornhill:Dec. 27, 28 and 29, noon to 2 p.m. - Garnet A. Williams, 501 Clark Ave. WJan. 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave.Vaughan:Dec. 23 and Jan. 2, noon to 2 p.m. - Maple Community Centre, 10190 Keele St., MapleDec. 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Maple Community Centre, 10190 Keele St., MapleDec. 29 and 30 and Jan. 5 and 6, noon to 2 p.m. - Al Palladini Community Centre, 9201 Islington Ave., WoodbridgeWhitchurch-Stouffville:Dec. 30, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Stouffville Arena, 12483 Ninth Line

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and develops an open theme to encourage students to go in all directions with it," CFUW spokesperson Carol Gordon said. "This is a wonderful opportunity for young writers to get some feedback." For the second year, celebrity judge Jennifer Dance, an author from Stouffville, will be reading and selecting submissions for cash prizes of $400, $300, $200 and $25. The winners will be announced in April 2017. Along with the cash prize, the winning story

will be printed in the Newmarket Era, Aurora Banner and East Gwillimbury Express. Last year, the contest attracted 150 submissions. "This year we are really encouraging more young men to participate," she added. "Last year, the ratio of girls to boys was about 4:1." The entry fee is $5, which goes toward cash prizes. Stories must be submitted by Feb. 13. For more information, visit cfuwauroranewmarket.com.

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What’s open and what’s not over the holidays ule, both with modified TTC service, and on Dec. 31 a Saturday service with extended service on some routes until 5 a.m. and free rides after 7 p.m. York Region waste depots are operating on modified hours for the next two weeks and are closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1. Aurora: Town hall and Joint Operations Centre will be closed Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 with regular business hours resuming Jan. 2, 2017. Recreation centres are operating with modified hours. All are closed Dec. 25

TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com The holiday season has finally arrived and here’s a list of what’s open and what’s closed in York Region. All LCBO and beer stores will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s eves and will be closed on Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1. York Region Transit and VIVA holiday service begins on Dec. 23. On Dec. 24, 26 and 27 it will be operating on a Saturday holiday schedule, on Dec. 25, Jan. 1and 2 a Sunday holiday service sched-

and Jan. 1 but pools, ice pads, rock climbing wall and fitness classes are still operating within the modified hours. Aurora Seniors’ Centre will be closed Dec. 26, 27 and 30. Aurora Public Library is open from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 and is closed Dec. 25 and 26. Waste collection is not impacted by the holidays. East Gwillimbury: The Civic Centre will be closed Dec. 26 to Jan. 2, 2017. Waste collection will not be affected. Newmarket:

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Lease based on a purchase price of $22,875 for a 2017 Cruze LT Auto and includes $500 Connect and Win manufacturer-to-consumer Credit Award (tax inclusive). Bi-weekly payment is $118 for 48 months at 0.5% lease rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $59 weekly payments is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments of $118. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $12,113 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,428. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, PPSA, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Purchase price includes a cash credit of $5,000 Manufacturer to dealer, (Tax exclusive) and includes $500 Connect and Win Bonus (Manufacturer to consumer – tax inclusive) and applies to cash purchases of new 2017 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $22,995 includes freight, air tax but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. 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Lease based on a purchase price of $41,750 for a 2017 Silverado 1500 Double Cab WT 4WD with 5.3L V8 and G80 and includes $500 Connect and Win manufacturerto-consumer Credit Award (tax inclusive), $2,500 available manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive). Bi-weekly payment is $189 for 24 months at 0.9% lease rate, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $95 weekly payments is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments of $189. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,480 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $11,322 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $27,562. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, PPSA, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ◊The Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Equinox (tie), Chevrolet Silverado HD and LD, and Chevrolet Tahoe received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles in their respective segments in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study, based on 80,157 total responses, evaluating 245 models, and measures the opinions of new 2016 U.S. vehicle owners after 90 days of ownership, surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. The Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Silverado HD, and Chevrolet Camaro received the highest numerical scores in their respective segments in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, based on responses from 33,560 U.S. original owners of 2013 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership about problems experienced in the past 12 months, surveyed in October-December 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower. com ***The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2016 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an AC Delco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details.

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Markham resident opens her home to homeless for Christmas AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Christmas is a time for family, full of warm wishes and merry making - that is, if you have a family and warm home to go home to. For many in the region, Christmas is just another cold day on the street. One Markham woman is hoping to change that for a few of the region’s hundreds of homeless residents. "Christmas is a beautiful time and it deserves to be shared," said Sharon Chisholm, a single-mother with one daughter. "There are many who go without. It’s heart wrenching." For years, Chisholm drove around the region on Christmas Eve with her daughter, Samantha, and handed out mitts, hats and a toonie for a warm coffee to those on the street. "It’s a small tip of the scale," she said. "You can see how old they are, their hands are purple. In a minute, their face lights up and

they can’t believe someone cares." While Chisholm plans to continue her mission to deliver warmth to homeless people on Christmas Eve, this year she wants to give a little more. "We’ve been so blessed," she said. "We’ve had some hard times, too. We just want to help someone else in life. There is a lot of gratification in giving. Maybe that’s selfish. Chisholm is opening her Markham home to anyone in the area who is without one this Christmas. "It’s a couple more plates at the table and a couple more gifts under the tree," she said. "Everyone needs family for Christmas. Join us for dinner and be part of our extended family on Christmas Day." According to the United Way Toronto and York Region, more than 1,100 people used transition housing last year. Based on a point-in-time survey completed over a 48hour period in January 2015, more than 260 people

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Sharon Chisholm sharon.chisholm@century21.ca. With files from Lisa Queen.

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YONGE STREET AQUIFER WELL CAPACITY RESTORATION PROJECT The Regional Municipality of York (York Region) has completed a Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to identify a solution to optimize performance of York Region’s wells within the Yonge Street Aquifer, while protecting York Region’s groundwater supply for the Towns of Aurora, East Gwillimbury and Newmarket. The following is the Preferred Solution for the project: • Rehabilitating wells at Yonge Street/St. Johns Sideroad and at Yonge Street/ Davis Drive • Constructing new wells at 2nd Concession/Greenlane and Yonge Street/ St. Johns Sideroad This Notice of Completion places the Project File on public record for 30 calendar days for public review from December 22, 2016 to January 31, 2017 (the review period exceeds 30 days due to holidays). The study is available on the York Region website at york.ca/ea and at the following locations: 40 4

The Regional Municipality of York, Clerk’s Department 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket ON, L3Y 6Z1 East Gwillimbury Public Library 19513 Yonge Street, Holland Landing ON, L9N 1P2 Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge Street, Aurora ON, L4G 1M1

If concerns cannot be resolved through discussions with York Region, a person may request the Minister of Environment and Climate Change issue a Part II Order for this project. A Part II Order request must be received by the Minister at the address below no later than January 31, 2017. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change The Honourable Glen Murray 77 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto ON, M7A 2T5 Copies of Part II Order requests must also be sent to: The Regional Municipality of York Clerk’s Department 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket ON, L3Y 6Z1

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Director, Environmental Approvals Branch 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto ON, M4V 1P5

Subject to the comments received as a result of this notice detailed design, tendering and construction of the recommended works can proceed.

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Thank you for your participation in this study. This Notice was issued on December 22, 2016. Comments and information regarding this project are being collected in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. Other than personal information, all information received may be included in project documentation and become part of the public record.

For general questions please contact: Tamara Kondrachova, M.Sc., P.Geo Hydrogeologist/Project Manager, Capital Planning and Delivery, Environmental Services 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75042 tamara.kondrachova@york.ca

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New location for menorah lighting BREA BARTHOLET bbartholet@yrmg.com

BREA BARTHOLET bbartholet@yrmg.com The countdown to Christmas is getting shorter by the day, but there are still plenty of fun community light displays and events for you and your family to check out. So pile on your winter jackets, mitts and boots to enjoy a variety of Christmas and holiday-inspired activities that will keep everyone entertained. l Winter Wonderland, Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive: This spectacular event in the heart of Newmarket boasts a beautiful light display, running every Friday until Jan. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy free skating on the Tim Hortons skating and water feature. On Saturday and Sunday evening, kids can hop on the Tim Hortons Express train, for a fun ride around the commons. For more information, visit www.newmarket.ca. l Frozen in Time Ice Sculpture Festival, 115 Hurontario Street, Collingwood: Visit part of Ontario’s snow belt to admire the stunning and unique ice sculptures through-

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You and your family are invited to the annual City of Vaughan Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 27 at the Garnet A. Williams Community Centre in Thornhill.Free leisure skating sessions sponsored by Tim Hortons and Coun. Alan Shefman will kick things off at 1 p.m., followed by the menorah lighting in honour of Hanukkah.Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and council members will be on hand for an official welcome to the afternoon’s festivities, which also include festive music, holiday treats, family-friendly activities and much more until 5 p.m.For those interested, a community consultation will be held during the afternoon event in regards to concepts that are being considered for the revitalization of the Garnet Williams Centre, according to Shefman.

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Newmarket’s Winter Wonderland, running every Friday until Jan. 8, features a number of winter activities for the entire family.

out downtown Collingwood until Jan. 1. This event will also feature live carving demos and carve-off battles. Bring the whole family down to the Winter Wonderland Village for a series of all-ages events and enjoy arts, crafts, ice block building, ice games, snowshoeing and much more. For more information, call 1-888-227-8667. l Aurora’s Borealis, at various town parks within Aurora: Want to step out for a breath of fresh winter air? Be sure to take your leisurely walk through one of Aurora’s town parks to view the Aurora Borealis -

boasting thousands of LED lights to help guide your way. The festive lights will illuminate town park trees event evening from 5 to 11 p.m., until Feb. 20. For more information, visit www.aurora.ca. l Christmas Eve in Markham, 169 Enterprise Boulevard: The city of Markham invites you to spend Dec. 24 with them in the South Plaza within their downtown core. The free celebration will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. and will feature ice sculpture demos, igloo building and a maple taffy station. For more information, visit www.markham.ca

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The annual City of Vaughan Menorah Lighting Ceremony will take place on Dec. 27 at the Garnet A. Williams Community Centre in Thornhill. As Hanukkah is being recognized during the last week of December, the event’s venue change is due to the weeklong holiday closure of Vaughan City Hall. Shefman anticipates an active, busy and large crowd for this year’s light-

ing ceremony and looks forward to sharing the celebration with town staff and residents. The GAWCC is located at 501 Clark Ave., Thornhill. This event is free of charge. For more information, visit www.vaughan.ca

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COOK, James Phillip "Bud" Passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Southlake Regional Health Ce n t re a t t h e a g e o f 7 6 . B e l ove d husband of Ruth Cook (nee Arnold). Loving father of Donna ( Tony) Mete, Ruth Ann (Jim) Mete, Junior (Crystal) Cook and Lisa (Rick) Hickman. Cherished Grandfather of Rosemar y (Gordie), Buddy (Amanda), Joshua, J. J. , J e s s e ( S t e p h a n i e ) , S t e p h a n i e, Aaron, N icole, Emma and Jacob. Great- grandfather of Anthony, Ethan, Brayden, Benjamin, Aubrey, a n d a d e a r b a b y g i r l o n t h e w a y. Dear brother of Patricia and her late husband Malcom Haggerty, Beatrice Wr i g h t ( l a t e D o u g l a s R o d g e r s o n ) , G e r t i e ( H a n k ) O u we n d y k , t h e l a t e H e n r y C o o k , Pa u l ( A n n / l a t e G a i l ) Co o k , J oyc e S t ro n g a n d L aw re n c e (Robbin) Strong. Bud will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Pre -deceased by his parents James and Phyllis Cook. In keeping with Bud's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life took place on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 426, 707 Srigley Street, Newmarket from 2-5 p.m. A special thank you t o D r. S r o u r, K e v i n a n d a l l t h e wonder ful RNU nurses at Southlake Regional Health Centre. As an e x p re s s i o n o f s y m p a t hy m e m o r i a l donations can be made to a charity of choice. Messages of condolence can be left at www.peacefultransition.ca

GORIN, May Peacefully passed away at home with family at her side on Saturday, D e ce m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 1 6 a t 7 9 ye a r s o f age. Beloved wife of the late Freddy A l e x a n d e r. L o v i n g m o m o f K a t h y (John). Proud Nanny of Lee and M a s o n . C h e r i s h e d G re a t - N a n ny o f K ailynn and Jayden. Dear sister of the late I rene Hackett and William "Sonny" (Helen) McVeigh. May will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her friends Pat Cotton and Sue Chesson, who kept her laughing. Thank you to the wonderful Palliative Care Unit S t a f f a t S o u t h l a k e , e s p e c i a l l y D r. Ransom, PSWs and nurses for their com p a s s i o n a te c a re o f M ay. A celebration of May's life will be held at a later date. In May's memory, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements e n t r u s te d to S k w a rc h u k Fu n e r a l Home, Bradford.

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O n S u n d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 1 , 2 0 1 6 , D ave p a s s e d away a t h i s B r a d fo rd re s i d e n ce, p e a ce f u l l y i n h i s s l e e p. Dave will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Barb Heyd (late Hans), Robertson (Suzanne), Stephen (Patricia), Matthew (Kelly) and Heather. He is predeceased by his parents William and Margaret, brother Brian and brother Peter (Kellie). Loving remembered by his nieces Stephanie Bales, Jennifer Bales (Ryan Kennedy) Anna Heyd and Leisl McDill (Andrew). His nephews John Renwick-Bales, Nolan and Logan Kennedy and Lincoln M c D i l l. H i s s t e p m o t h e r M a r y A n n e Bales. His loving friend Mary M., and his extended family and friends. Dave was a lifelong resident of Newmarket. He grew up on the Bales' Bros. farm in Sharon. He was a valued employee of Magna (Rimply) for many years. A visitation and a memorial ser vice will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Old Town Hall Botsford St., Newmarket from 1-3 p.m. Tributes commencing at 1:30 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to S o u t h l a k e R e g i o n a l H e a l t h Ce n t re would be appreciated by the family at southlakefoundation.ca. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com We love you Dave.

BELLAR, Raymond Crawford Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the age of 70. Loving father of Jason (Andrea) and Shawn (Kelly). Grandfather of Russell, Ryan, Avery, Dylan and Tori. He will be greatly missed by relatives a n d f r i e n d s. A Ce l e b r a t i o n o f L i fe will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion-Branch 426, 707 Srigley Street Newmarket. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Southlake Regional H e a l t h C e n t r e Fo u n d a t i o n o r t h e Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorfh.ca

SMITH, Betty Ellen December 20, 2010 As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near. Silent thoughts of times together, Hold memories that last forever. Sadly missed by Family and Friends

MACDONALD,Leslie (nee Wilson) Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Keswick on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Beloved wife of B o b. D a u g h te r o f N a l d a Wi l s o n o f O t t aw a . Lov i n g m o t h e r o f B r a d o f Brooklyn, NY, Kristen (Chris Holmes) of Holland Landing and Rob (Janine) of Keswick . Cherished grandma of R ya n , Va n e s s a a n d S l o a n e. D e a r sister of Dana (Rober t St- Germain) a n d Fr a s e r Wi l s o n o f O t t a w a . S h e will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephew, relatives and great friend and care giver Laurie M cMur tr y. A very special thank you to the March of Dimes team and to all the support workers throughout the years for their wonder ful care. V i s i t a t i o n a t t h e M . W. B e c ke r Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, Wednesday, D e ce m b e r 2 1 , 2 0 1 6 f ro m 7 - 9 p. m . a n d o n T h u r s d ay, D e c e m b e r 2 2 n d from 10 - 11a.m, followed by a Fu n e r a l S e r v i c e i n t h e C h a p e l a t 11 a.m. In memory of Leslie, donations to March of Dimes Canada would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

VUKASOVIC, Mary Bonnie (Cripps) Bonnie left us suddenly on the e ve n i n g o f Tu e s d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 3 , 2016. She leaves behind her spouse Gordon Cripps and her three children, Cr ystal Cripps, Nik ita Terlouw ( Jeff ) and Jeffer y Vukasovic (Natacha). Bonnie is sur vived by her brother Rober t Finlay (Carolyn), and her sisters Margaret Lavigne, Marie Dasilva (Joe) and Wanda Rivet (Bob). Daughter of the late Anita and Frank. Pre d e c e a s e d b y h e r b ro t h e r B i l l y. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held on Saturday, Januar y 7, 2017 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Royal C a n a d i a n Le g i o n B r a n c h 5 4 5 , 3 6 9 A r m s t r o n g S t r e e t , Po r t M c N i c o l l . The family will graciously welcome flowers on the day of the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting donations which will be used to assist Gordon and Cr ystal during this financially difficult time.

BERRYMAN, Evelyn Joyce Peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 at S outhlake Regional Health Centre in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of Alan and Caroline. Proud grandmother of J e n n a , B r e n d a n , T y l e r, C o u l t o n , Brayden and Liam. Great-grandmother of Hannah. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Januar y 7, 2017 beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Ser vice at 11 a.m. a t t h e Th o m p s o n Fu n e ra l H o m e , 5 3 0 I n d u s t r i a l Pa r k w a y S o u t h ( a t Yo n g e S t ) . Au ro r a . Fo r t h o s e w h o wish, donations may be made to the C a n a d i a n C a n c e r S o c i e t y. O n l i n e condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com.

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