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Impaired driving a mistake that can last a lifetime BY ANDREW PALAMARCHUK

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very morning Kevin Brooks wakes up, there’s a wheelchair beside him that reminds him of his “nightmare”: killing his friend in a drunk driving crash. It began as a typical warm Saturday in June 2000. Brooks, then 21, was hanging out with his high school sweetheart and watched her ride in a horse show. He then went to his youngest sister’s ballet recital. After the event, Brooks attended a house party where he thought he’d have a few beers and then call it a night. But that never happened. “I ran into some old school hockey friends I’d grown up with, and one thing led to another, and we were down to have a wild night,” Brooks said. And they hopped from one party to another. At one point during the night, Brooks returned home to get more beer. He wasn’t yet “blackout drunk” and stopped in front of his car thinking something bad could happen. “We all have that voice inside that warns us at times,” Brooks said. “That was one moment where I was still consciously aware of what was going on and had that opportunity to make the better

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Kevin Brooks’ crumpled car after the crash that killed his friend and left him paralyzed. Brooks made the wrong decision to drink and drive 16 years ago. Now he shares his story hoping that others will make a better choice. choice and chose not to.” Brushing off the warning, Brooks continued drinking and partying hard. “By the time we were leaving the last house party, we were all really drunk,” said Brooks. “We were double digit drinks for sure. I’d say

well over 10, probably pushing 20.” Three of Brooks’ buddies got in a cab, but before it left, one friend, Brendon, got out and opted to travel with Brooks. “I was like the stubborn idiot who wanted to drive drunk,” Brooks said. “From what

I’ve heard, people were trying to get my keys away from me, but I had an extra pair in the glove box. ... In hindsight, too bad somebody didn’t just punch me out.” Brooks and Brendon were speeding to another party. “Going 110 to 130 in a 70 zone, just stupid. Beers are open, tunes cranked, totally not paying attention,” Brooks said. “I don’t remember what happened. I missed a corner, and the car hit a road divider and went airborne, hit the ground and rolled multiple times.” Weeks later, Brooks woke up in an intensive care unit and learned that he had been in a crash and that he was paralyzed from the chest down. “A little bit later, I asked about who was with me and found out my buddy Brendon passed away. That was the worst thing I’d ever heard in my life,” Brooks said. “He’s gone and dealing with that was a nightmare.” Brooks contemplated suicide but was confined to a bed, too weak to even move. With the support of his family, best friend and Brendon’s family, Brooks’ outlook began to change. “It allowed me a chance not to totally give up,” he said of the support. After a two-month hospital stay, Brooks was transferred to a rehabilitation centre See page A6.

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Couple could miss dream vacation if passport snafu can’t be fixed Name change seems to be a sticking point for Canadian government BY CHRIS SIMON

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rances Antoniou can pay her federal taxes and drive in Ontario. She just can’t travel outside the country, according to the Canadian government. The Newmarket woman last owned a valid passport in 1978. She never had reason to renew, until her husband, Phil Iacovides, began planning a one-month trip to see his family in Cyprus, an island in the Eastern Mediterranean. They also plan to visit their son, who is working as a chef in London, England, for a few days.

However, a lot has changed since that last passport was used. Most importantly, perhaps, is her name: When her family immigrated to Canada in 1961, she went by ‘Francesca Palioportas’. In the decades since, she has obtained an Ontario driver’s licence and health card, paid income taxes and voted. However, when she tried to get a passport in preparation for the trip, the name change became a sticking point for the Canadian government. “I could go to Jamaica and those places when you didn’t need a passport,” she said, looking over documents in her backyard recently. “It makes no

sense. This is worse than silly. (Antoniou’s) been my name for most of my life. (The passport is) still being processed. It might not get approved. No one is assisting us.” The government says passports should take between 10 and 20 businesses days to process — once a completed application form is submitted — depending on how it is submitted. But Antoniou says she tried to file the application at a government office about six months ago and was told the old name had to match. See page A6.

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DOORS OPEN

Learn more about Aurora during annual tour BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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oors are opening in Aurora on Aug. 20. Every year from April to October, Ontario Heritage Trust works with communicates across the province to open the doors, gates and courtyards of the most fascinating cultural sites for the public to explore. Fourteen of those hidden historical treasures are located in Aurora. Most of these sites, which are not normally open for the public, will be open for visitation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair, Wells and Mosley streets Visit the Doors Open Aurora headquarters from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to pick up maps and brochures for participating sites. Aurora Armoury, 1874, 89 Mosley St. Built as a drill shed for the 12th Battalion of Infantry, it is the oldest purposebuilt armoury in the province. It was previously used by the Queen’s York Rangers. Aurora Cultural Centre, 1885, 22 Church St. Formerly the Church Street School, the Victorian design was influenced by Indian architecture. Aurora Public Library, 2001, 15145 Yonge St. The architecturally modern community hub evolved from the Aurora Associ-

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ation for the Diffusion of Helpful Knowledge, formed in 1855, later called the Aurora Mechanics’ Institute and Library Association. Aurora’s haunted precinct, Block 11 Join local storyteller David Heard for a creepy tour that will run 80 minutes and depart from Town Park promptly at 10 a.m. Charles Henry Sheppard House, 1922, 93 Industrial Pkwy. S. Explore the log cabin and the 1920s arts-and-crafts-style house at the rear of the Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area. Cultural precinct Take a tour of the buildings, culture and nature in the precinct beginning at 1 p.m. at 22 Church St. A historical plaque will be unveiled at the former Wells Street School at 2:15 p.m. Hillary House and Koffler Museum of Medicine, 1862, 15372 Yonge St. A treasured piece of the town’s history and home to the Aurora Historical Society, it is the country’s best example of See page A6.

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Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: Free See egpl.ca for ages. Free. Please Register.Unleash your creative side at these hands-on workshops.

East Gwillimbury Farmers Market WHEN: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane CONTACT: www.eastgwillimbury.ca COST: Free The East Gwillimbury Farmers Market runs every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., May 26 to Oct. 6. Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennials, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans and much more.

STEM Village WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: 905-473- 2472, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Are you worried about falling behind this summer? Join us while we explore STEM Village. Dive into the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with individual lesson plans paired with fun hands on group activities. Grades 5+. Please register.

Sew Awesome! Workshop Series WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: $20 + $3.50 materials Learn basic sewing machine skills while creating fun projects. Please bring sharp scissors, ruler or measuring tape. See sample projects at the branch. Each workshop is offered for Beginners or Advanced Beginners. Details at egpl.ca. Ages 13+. Ages 10-12 years may participate with adult. Please register.

Taste & Learn - Shrimp WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. CONTACT: 905726-3397 COST: Free Join Sobeys dietitian, Colleen, for a class all about shrimp. You’ll learn all about shrimp including how shrimp connects to cholesterol and heart health while you get to sample some recipes that use this tasty seafood option. Samples provided along with recipes to take home. Register early to avoid the waitlist!

Wanted - Adult male singers WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Harmony Hall, Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. CONTACT: Dave McCaffrey, 905-235-5893, onyxbari@ gmail.com COST: Free Experience the joy of singing 4-part a cappella harmony in the companyof friends, while supporting our communities through various events and performances. Movies in the Park - Allegiant WHEN: 9 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Machell Park, Aurora Heights Drive CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905-7264762, aurora.ca/moviesinthepark, sware@aurora.ca COST: Free Don’t miss The Divergent Series: Allegiant (PG 13). Movie starts at dusk and takes place at Machell Park.

Friday, August 5

Builder’s Club WHEN: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Ages 5+. Free. Drop in.Put your engineering skills to the test! Build different structures from unique and ordinary materials!

Discovery Club WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free This weekly club will get you busy with creative and hands-on projects, games and activities!Ages 6-10 years. Please register. Learn more at www.egpl.ca

Reader Gerry Markhoff sent us this YOUR SHOT of a cedar waxwing about to chow down on some berries. Send us YOUR SHOT. The theme is nature and wildlife. Send your high-resolution JPEGs to newsroom@yrmg.com. safe space for youth to face challenges in life related to bullying, addiction and mental health. Participants will be provided with opportunities to try a range of challenges and obstacles courses of varying skill level and interest, as well Zumba, Yoga, Pound classes, beach volleyball, bike course, baseball tournament and more.Free event. Donations welcome!

Art Gone Wild WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: $2 Come out for four sessions of art projects inspired by nature! Projects include sun-printing, pressed flower art and more!Ages 6+. Please register.

Free Zumba at River Walk Commons WHEN: 8 to 9 a.m. WHERE: River Walk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. CONTACT: Peter Geibel, 416804-5581, www.facebook.com/Free-ZUMBA-CLASSat-RiverWalk-Commons-739446552842387/, pgeibel@live.ca COST: Free Open to the public, this is a free event at the Newmarket Farmers Market. No need to sign up.

Lego & Play WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free It’s time to build! Get Creative with Lego!Ages 5+. Drop in.

Mandala Stones WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. CONTACT: 905-473-2472, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Check out for this fun and relaxing activity! Using paint and river rocks, children will create wonderful works of art using geometric patterns. Ages 8-11 years. Please register.

Saturday, August 6

Charity Yard Sale WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: 38 Centennial St. CONTACT: Shannon Kroon, 905-477-7743, info@ cancerrecovery.ca COST: Free All proceeds from the Yard Sale will go to Cancer Recovery Foundation of Canada. The Foundation’s programs focus on patient services and direct care to families affected by a child or parent’s cancer. They help to meet the physical, emotional and financial needs of those affected by cancer. Big BAM Challenge WHEN: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Pkwy. N CONTACT: Una Wright, 905 967 0604, www.bigbamchallenge. ca, una@youthspeak.ca COST: Free YouthSpeak Performance Charity is hosting a Big BAM (Bullying Prevention, Addiction & Recovery, Positive Mental Health) Challenge. The theme of this event is aligned with the mission of YouthSpeak: to create a

Discovery Days for Kids WHEN: 1 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Hillary House, 15372 Yonge St. CONTACT: Leigha Cooney, 905-727-8991, leigha.cooney@aurorahs.com COST: $5 per child, $2 for adults Join the Aurora Historical Society for our summer children’s program Discovery Days for Kids! Each day will consist of a kid-friendly tour of Hillary House National Historic Site followed by a fun heritage craft or activity. Programs include Medical Detectives, Nature Seekers, Arts and Craft, Back to School, and our ever-popular Dig It! See aurorahs.com for full details. Introduction to Microsoft Office WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint in this “Choose Your Own Tech Help” adventure.

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BLOOD DONOR CLINIC WHEN: 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 17955 Leslie St. in Newmarket CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283, , elaine.stpierre@blood.ca COST: Free Not a blood donor? Start today! Take the eligibility quiz at blood.ca and book your appointment today. Already a donor? The clinics have transformed! Hint: bring your donor card and verify your email address!

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Newmarket Chamber-August Networking Breakfast WHEN: 7 to 9 a.m. WHERE: Pickering College, 16945 Bayview Ave. CONTACT: 905-898-5900, www.web. newmarketchamber.ca/events/August-Breakfast-Networking-1079/details, events@newmarketchamber.ca COST: $25 - $35 Networking creates an interactive forum where everyone has a chance to take part. Don’t forget your business cards! Reservations required. Guests welcome. Smart Home Buyer Workshop Aurora WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: RE/MAX Hallmark York Group Realty Ltd., 15004 Yonge St. CONTACT: Dennis Paradis, 905-235-4322, www. lovenewmarket.com, dennis@lovenewmarket.com COST: Free Don’t miss this workshop in Aurora held every second Tuesday. Learn vital insights about buying a home. Tornado Toddlers WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: $2 Let’s get messy! Have fun exploring different sensory materials such as finger painting, playing with gooey substances and more! A change of clothes is recommended.Ages 1-3. Register. Learn more at egpl.ca Maker Madness Workshop WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public

Music at Civic Square WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Civic Centre CONTACT: www.eastgwillimbury.ca COST: Free See town’s website for the complete line up. Designing with Flowers with Helen Battersby WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. CONTACT: Lesley Mitchell, 647-517-3473 COST: Free Monthly meeting of the Newmarket Garden Club. Free Employment Workshops WHEN: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: The Tannery Mall, 465 Davis Dr. CONTACT: Nancy Bendavid, 905895-7529 Ext.6504 COST: Free Free employment workshops for persons with disabilities. Workshops include resume writing, cover letters, mock interview, job readiness and much more!

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TD Presents Concerts in the Park Carpet Frogs WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells Street CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905-726-4762, sware@aurora.ca COST: Free Free concert, but a donation for the local food pantry is appreciated. Bring a lawn chair. About Carpet Frogs: A quality Canadian Rock Band that has been a cover band for Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman. Great music from a great band. Paws 4 Stories WHEN: 10:30 & 11 a.m. WHERE: East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing, 19513 Yonge St. CONTACT: 905-836-6492, info@egpl.ca COST: Free Beginner and reluctant readers can develop their skills and confidence by reading to a friendly dog and trained volunteer from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Attendance deposit of $10 required upon registration. All attendees will be refunded in full. Must provide 24 cancellation notice. What’s in the Box? WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: York Region Food Network, 350 Industrial Pkwy. S. CONTACT: Kate, 905-841-3101 Ext.206, www.yrfn.ca, kateg@yrfn.ca Free workshop will inspire you to think outside the box for creative tips when preparing snacks and meals. Enjoy lunch and receive a free Good Food Box*. Please register for this workshop by Aug. 5.

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RECREATION & LEISURE

Summer fun need not burn through your cash Canadian families spend more than twice as much on outings, groceries and gas at this time of year: BMO survey BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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or families, the summer months can be among the most expensive times of the year.

Canadian families spend an average of $2,735 a month on social outings, entertaining, groceries and gas in a summer month, according to a summer spending survey released by BMO. That is more than double what they spend in non-summer months.

In addition, the same survey found Canadian families plan to spend an average of $4,348 on vacations, seasonal activities, home and garden improvements, children’s camps and big purchases over the course of the summer. But the good news is there is plenty to do in Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury that will help you and your family enjoy the rest of the summer without emptying your wallet.

SPLASH PADS: Aurora, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Town Park, Wells and Mosley streets Ada Johnson Park, Hartwell Way and Conover Avenue Alex Brodie and Thomas Phillips drives

East Gwillimbury, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Harvest Hills Park, Woodspring Avenue and Harvest Hills Boulevard

Holland Landing Community Centre, 19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing Parkway Park, 90 Oak Avenue, River Drive Park Ross Family Complex, 164 Mainprize Cres., Mount Albert

Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Rogers Spray Pad, 170 London Rd.

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The splash pad at Harvest Hills Park lets children have fun and helps them cool off.

ENTERTAINMENT: Newmarket’s Music in the Park every Sunday and Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Kids Around Town, Riverwalk Commons, Newmarket, every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.

Public libraries have a variety of day activities, including story time, physical activities, discovery days, tech workshops and more for all children.

Moonlight Movies, Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, various Newmarket locations, 8:15 p.m.

Take a day trip on the area trail systems. You and your family can walk one trail that connects the towns of Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury.

Movies in the Park, Aug. 4 to Sept. 1, various Aurora parks, dusk.

Visit the local farmers markets that have theme days, local vendors and entertainment.

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The Nokiidaa Trail system allows you to walk or cycle through Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Newmarket’s Garlic is Great Festival, Riverwalk Commons, Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Big BAM Challenge, a youth event, Aurora Family Leisure Complex, Aug. 6, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Nature Day at Cawthra Mulock Nature Reserve, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Aurora Ribfest, Machell Park, Aug. 26, 27 and 28. File image

For more information about what is happening in your community, visit aurora.ca, newmarket.ca or eastgwillimbury.ca.

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Some of the many contestants at this year’s smash up derby and truck pull at the Sutton Fair will be tearing it up in memory of Jake “Flash” Gordon. The 24-year-old Keswick man, widely regarded as “one of the greatest and nicest guys in the world”, died after an industrial accident in Vaughan last November. Gordon, who was just as well known by the Ford truck he drove, and maybe a few burnouts along the way, as his friendly and straightforward nature, was a big fan of the fair — particularly the truck pulls and derbies. “Every year, so many of us in the stands would be watching for Jake,” his aunt, Roccy Rea, said. “He would always show up at the last minute, but he was always there. And it didn’t matter if he had a new truck or an old one; he didn’t care. If he wrecked it or pulled a suspension or whatever, he just didn’t care. He was doing what he loved to do.” Every year, Jake would be at the fair, whether his truck was ready to handle the abuse or not, agreed best friend Connor Wilson. “All he wanted was to make noise and give people a show, which he always did. Each year would be the same, with us usually meeting at his house after work the day of the truck pull, trying to pull off some last-minute repair or modification to his truck. And we were always late for registration.” Fittingly, Wilson plans on pulling in this year’s fair, as long as he can have his truck ready by Thursday night. Mike Nazar, Josh

Event kicks off tonight with The Divergent Series: Allegiant, which will be screened at Machell Park at dusk By Teresa Latchford

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Movies in the park takes place at various sites in Aurora until Sept. 1.

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Chad Palmer (left) and Dylan Spiers have their derby cars ready for this weekend’s Sutton Fair – in memory of Jake ‘Flash’ Gordon. Bailey and Jake’s younger brother, Garrett, will all be pulling in memory of him. A number of derby cars were also built and painted in memory of Jake “Flash”

Gordon, including ones by Carl McCloy of Woody’s Volkswagens, Chad Palmer and Dylan Spiers. “I hope when people see the derby cars that are dedicated to Jake and the guys pulling in memory of him they see just how much of a great guy he was, because it didn’t matter who you were, he would drop what he was doing and help anybody out with anything and not ask for a thing in return,” Wilson said.

Wilson is also currently restoring Gordon’s 1995 Mustang GT, which the family gave to Wilson after Jake’s tragic death. “Jake and a bunch of us ended up pulling the original engine a few years ago and always had plans to build an engine for it, but it never happened,” Wilson explained. “Since I got the car, I have built a new engine for it with a ton of help from Mike Nazar, Harrison White and Mike Woodward of AIM Fabrication and Welding and am getting the car back in running order to smoke the rear tires off of it like Jake would

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games, crafts and activities before the movie and win prizes for bringing a favourite stuffed animal to watch the movie with you. Aug. 25: Inside Out, Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells St., games and crafts before the movie and come dressed in your favourite colour. Sept. 1: Hotel Transylvania, Hickson Park, 155 Conover Ave., wear your costume while you enjoy Halloween-themed games, crafts and activities. For more information or to check for weather-related cancellations, call 905-7264762. To learn more, visit aurora.ca.

have,” Wilson joked. The fitting tribute is a touching gesture said Rea, adding Jake’s mom, Debbie, will be at the fair Thursday night. “It will be tough of her, but she wants to be there,” Rea said, adding “this is such a great and fitting memory to Jake and all that loved him.” This is not the first tribute, however, for a man that hundreds gathered to mourn, remember and honour at his funeral. The Aurora Barbarians RFC in partnership with Keswick High School and head coach Dave Christie established a memorial bursary/award in his name for a member of either the boys or girls rugby team who represented the determination and passion that Jake showed as a player at KHS and member of the Aurora Barbarians RFC. It was handed out for the first time during the class of 2016 graduation ceremonies June 29 to senior boys team captain and Barbs U-18 boys standout Scott Sedore. The memorial award is a way to honour an outstanding son, brother, friend and teammate who was extremely missed on the pitch, according to the club. “Jake always made the best out of what he had, never got jealous of other people, and was the type of guy you could always count on,” Wilson said. “He was a great guy.”

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Gothic revival architecture. Explore medical instruments, books, papers and furnishings and bring the kids to enjoy a fun discovery day. Merlin’s Hollow, 181 Centre Cres. Over 1,500 species of plants and flowers reside in this site that features four unique gardens designed and created by local resident David Tomlinson. The Patrick House, 1860, 58 Temperance St. The board-and-batten Georgian cottage has housed many, including John Bowser, who supervised the construction of New York’s Empire State Building. The house now features a private art gallery filled with works from local artists. Rising Sun Masonic Lodge, 1865, 57 Mosley St. The Gothic revival-style building, now

owned by the Masons, was the King Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church prior to 1885. Theatre Aurora, 1955, 150 Henderson Dr. The 154-seat theatre was originally a cement factory. Visitors will be able to experience the stage and behind the curtains during Doors Open. Trinity Anglican Church, 1884, 79 Victoria St. The detailed dormers, stained-glass windows and stenciled ceiling and walls make it the best example of Gothic revival church architecture in town. Vic’s Shoe Repair, 1885, 15243 Yonge St. The traditional shoe repair store is located in a building formerly named Mulock Block dating back to the tome of the town’s founder, Richard Machell, in 1832. The current owner, Reza Haghiri, will be demonstrating the craft of shoe repair. — with files from Ontario Heritage Trust

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where he learned to dress himself, roll over in bed, sit up and get around in a wheelchair. It was a new life for Brooks, who had been an active man. “I could play every sport decently. I skateboarded, I snowboarded, I played hockey. I was just go, go, go, and then all of a sudden, boom, I’m in a chair.” His future career as an electrician was over, his girlfriend of two-and-ahalf years left him and he faced criminal charges from the crash. “And dealing with the fact that I killed a buddy, there was so much to deal with,” he said. Brooks pled guilty to dangerous driving causing death; a charge of impaired driving causing death was dropped. “I lost my licence for three years. There were community hours and probation but no jail time,” Brooks said. “I still look at it as light.” Brooks said he felt something good had to come from the tragedy, and about two years after the collision, he began sharing his story at schools in the hopes of preventing drinking and driving. “I used to be a server and I’d be scared if I had 10 people at a table, so getting in front of an entire gymnasium of teenagers was terrifying, but once I started talking, I just sunk into a bit of a groove,” he said. “Then after, I was just mobbed by kids and they were crying, thanking me and shaking my hand. There was a connection made.” Brooks has delivered more than 1,000 presentations across Canada and the U.S. “It’s been a saving grace for me to have a positive outlet for what happened,” he said. “I can’t say I’m proud of the journey that led me on it, but I found it and I just keep looking forward.”

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“On the citizenship (documents), it shows the name of the family that immigrated to Canada in 1961,” Iacovides said. “Somewhere along the line, the name Antoniou was adopted. We don’t know how or when because her father passed away six years ago and her mother is not well. She doesn’t remember. But everything is under that (new) name. I want to show Frances my birthplace; I still have a lot of family there. She’s never met anybody outside of my immediate family.”

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DOWN ON THE FARM — A SERIES

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Mushroom farm aims to be biggest operation of its kind in Canada Sharon-based farm produces about 90,000 lbs. of white mushrooms each week that are sold at a number of grocers By Simon Martin

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oes anybody aspire to become a mushroom farmer? Sharon resident Laxman Marsonia certainly didn’t. He fell backwards into the fungi business. The way Marsonia tells it, he simply purchased the Sharon Mushroom Farm on Kennedy Road as a land transaction in 1985. “I had never eaten a mushroom,” he said. He was in the travel and real estate business, but part of the land deal provided Marsonia incentives for getting the belly-up mushroom farm back in working order. “It was just a fluke,” he laughed.

Marsonia made the most of the opportunity. He learned what he could about the mushroom business and was determined not to make the same mistakes that caused others before him to fail. Turn in through the gates of Sharon Mushroom Farm on a hot July morning and you can tell business is booming. Industrial sheds fill the property as land is cleared to the north to build more barns that will grow more mushrooms “People in Ontario can’t get enough,” Marsonia said. The great thing about the mushroom business is that while most farmers are at the mercy of the weather, the conditions in the mushroom rooms at the farm are always the same: a cold, damp 18 C.

“It’s a high-tech business. Everything is controlled,” he said. “That’s the right temperature for a goodquality mushroom.”

‘People in Ontario can’t get enough.’ The farm currently has 20 rooms that grow mushrooms year round. Each room has rows of mushrooms as far as the eye can see along with that telltale odour. Marsonia said it takes 16 days for him to grow a mushroom. Every room has 13 cycles throughout the year. Bottom line is, that’s a boatload of mushrooms. Right now, Sharon Mushroom Farm is shipping 90,000 lbs. of mushrooms per week to grocers

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such as Vince’s, Walmart and Costco. The expansion, which is to be completed next year, will have 24 mushroom rooms and will more than double the current operation. Marsonia is part of a co-op that also runs a mushroom farm in Montreal and its own composting plant in Ontario. The 77-year-old lives at the back of the farm and doesn’t intend to get out of the mushroom business anytime soon. He walks the halls of the farm looking down at boxes of white mushrooms ready for shipping. Marsonia can’t be bothered with artisanal mushrooms such as shiitakes, portobellos and chanterelles that have gained popularity in recent years.

“There’s no money in that,” he said. Why mess with something that works? Marsonia always has his mind on growing. He told his children, in six years, they could be the biggest mushroom farm in Canada. For now, however, Marsonia is content to take a puff of his cigarette and dream about his expansion. A lot has changed in the 30-plus years for Marsonia, not the least of which is how he feels about the mushrooms. “Of course I eat mushrooms,” he laughed. At that, Marsonia grabbed a plump one from the top of the box next to him and plopped it in his mouth. “I eat them like this,” he said.

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Notice of Intention to Pass By-Law Number 5888-16 to Declare as Surplus and Sell Municipal Lands TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora (the “Town”) is providing notice of its intention to pass By-law Number 5888-16 on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, pursuant to Report No. PDS16-007, for the purpose of declaring as surplus and selling land municipally known as 21 and 33 Eric T. Smith Way, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York and legally described as: (a) Lot 8, Plan 65M4324; (b) Lot 9, Plan 65M4324; and (c) Part of Block 11, Plan 65M4324, designated as Part 2, Plan 65R-35964,Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York, all together having an area of approximately 7.98 acres, more or less, as illustrated for location purposes only below.

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SOCIAL MEDIA Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista tees it up in Vaughan at Eagles Nest Jasna Dehart Way to support the community!!! Love Jose!!! Please stay here. Candida Woodruff Saw the sign outside the Golf Club on my way to T.O. It said he would be there. BREAKING: Forcillo sentenced to six years for the attempted murder of Sammy Yatim Jonathan Mitchell This makes me sick....Very Weak....this poor boy posed no threat when he was the only one on that bus.....but at least Forcillo wasn’t let off the hook like the officers in the US Tanya Stevenson Not enough Time for the CRIME .. 1520yrs or Life Lesley Bolsby-Dexter 6 years for murder. Bet that will stop people from considering it ;) Melissa Marshall its not enough Dramatic drop in traffic tickets issued since start of York police work-to-rule Marty Fowler I see too many police driving at higher than posted speeds in locations they use to sit and catch people, so no it’s a cash grab. I would like people to be fined for throwing ciggy butts/ litter out their windows, tailgating, weaving through traffic, not using turn signals, dog in lap.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Appointing councillor not fair to process Re: Appointing runner-up makes sense in Ward 5, letter to the editor by Bryan Allen, July 28. Although I applaud the fervor of Allen’s support of John Heckbert, I find his views and opinions self-serving and not really fair to the voting process. First of all, council is not in session this summer, so Allen’s point that a voice on council is needed this summer is moot. Although it is true that Heckbert finished second in 2014, this in no way should influence anyone in terms of what is transpiring today. The issues today are different than they were in 2014, but most important in the consideration given to this decision is that you cannot disenfranchise voters who voted for Sponga in 2014 and would thus have no voice in 2016. In addition, residents who have moved into Ward 5 in the last 24 months and would not have had the opportunity to vote at all in 2014 would be stuck with someone they may not necessarily approve of. Finally, the fact that Heckbert incurred financial expense to run in 2014 and would have to incur further expenses in 2016 is not relevant. Anyone who chooses to run for the Ward 5 seat will incur expenses, including others who ran in 2014. This is not the first time Heckbert and his supporters have attempted to push through their agenda to have him appointed to the vacant Ward 5 seat. To him, I say if he really believes he is the right man and that he has support, then run again.

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That he placed second is meaningless. There may have been others who did not run because they hold views closely aligned with Joe Sponga’s and did not wish to oppose him. Those people may now choose to run for election and must be given the chance.

Dave Kempton Newmarket

Sign needed to remind cyclists to be courteous Re: Sign needed to remind cyclists to be courteous, letter to the editor by Trish Warren, July 28. I completely concur with Warren. I have narrowly missed being knocked over by cyclists at Fairy Lake several times in the past couple of months. I, too, called the Town of Newmarket and although I was told my comments would be passed along, there were no assurances that this problem would be addressed. Will it take someone being seriously injured before signs to “use a bell or call out to pedestrians” are put up at all access points to the path? A better solution, although much more expensive, would be a separate path for cyclists. Until something is done, pedestrians beware! Don’t take a step to one side or the other without looking behind you. And cyclists reading this, please give wider berth to pedestrians and ring a bell or call out before passing. Otherwise you, as well as the pedestrian, could be seriously injured if you collide with one of us. Thank you.

Pat Noonan Newmarket

Re: Appointing runner-up makes sense in Ward 5, letter to the editor by Bryan Allen, July 28. Newmarket council made the right decision — there should be a byelection to fill the Ward 5 vacancy. True, elections cost, but, as was noted, this is part of the price of democracy. And the election’s cost should be borne by all of Newmarket, not just those of us in Ward 5; councillors have responsibilities to the entire town, not just their own wards. Some say that John Heckbert, because he came in second in the last election, should be given the job without an election.

Candidate quota system won’t work Re: What about gender parity on local councils? column by Marney Beck, July 21. I am shocked by this column. To imply that there should be gender parity is offensive against the basic principles of democracy. It could even be somewhat treasonous. Why would anyone want to limit smart women to only 50 per cent of the successful candidates? And how would one do it in a local environment where individuals compete? Maybe women are better some years than others, and maybe men are

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better other elections? But really it is discriminatory, and anyone who votes on gender, cultural, racial, physical, or religious aspects of candidates needs to learn what our democracy is all about. We need the best people for the job and it is up to the electorate to educate themselves before voting on each candidate. The quota system does not work. It brings in too many incompetent people, and people not really willing to work hard. This has been realized in some companies of the business sector, but through laws or other encouragements they were forced to hire [using quotas]. I believe the next provincial and federal elections if the riding organizations decide or are told to select one gender only — considering we now have many genders via the LBGT gains — and include representation of short or tall people, dark or light people, people of each race, culture, nationality and so on, the complexities would be ridiculous. I would run as an Independent Conservative or Independent Green or Independent Liberal and so forth, as the excluded gender, which would split the vote and cause a defeat of the main party’s candidate. We have entered absurd times and it is time to go back to fundamentals and have everyone buy in, blend in and so forth. Already one past candidate told me there’s no use running again in his ward, because he is not Chinese and the dominant culture in that ward is. He feels he does not stand a chance, regardless if he has the better platform. That is really sad. The same thing will happen with gender — in fact it did last election, in my opinion.

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id you know that the very last VCR players have been produced and VCRs are going the way of 78s and 45 records, eight-track music cartridges (look it up, Google generation), Blockbuster Video and Betamax video cassettes? It’s true, according to a business story in last weekend’s Star. The last Japanese factory stopped manufacturing the VCR players because, ironically, parts can no longer be provided to make them. Remember how convenient and exciting VCRs were when they came out — screening recently released movies in your own home? It was a revolution, just as Sony Walkmans and iPods provided music for individuals on the go. Nowadays, individuals are downloading or carrying their own personal entertainment. No longer do we have to go to the movie theatre to enjoy a shared experience. Or sit in a concert hall to soak in a classical or rock performance with other fans who are tapping their toes or rocking out. These days, we’re all supposed to be our own DJs and entertainment directors — downloading, curating, collecting and playing a mix of music or YouTube videos or TV shows or movies according to our own eclectic tastes. But wait, we’re not all buried in our basements or family rooms, isolated in our silos of personal entertainment. There is hope — and it’s in the form of outdoor community events. Most of our communities stage weekly summer music concerts, free outdoor movie nights for families or key music events that attract thousands beyond our borders. This past weekend it was the Newmarket Jazz Festival along with Markham’s Jambana One World Festival. Starting Aug. 18, Markham’s famed TD Jazz Festival takes to hot spots all over the city. In Aurora, every Thursday night is outdoor movie night for families, while Moonlight Movies attract young and old in Richmond Hill each Wednesday in August at different parks throughout the town. For an impressive 42 years, the Town of Richmond Hill has been presenting free summer concerts at Mill Pond Park and they never fail to attract several hundred people every Thursday night. What’s the attraction of these outdoor movies and concerts? I believe it harkens back to our shared experience; our wish to gain extra enjoyment from a movie or a concert tune by watching the smiles on our children’s faces or our neighbours dancing to a familiar song. Here’s the irony — to me, at least. When Downton Abbey was all the rage for six seasons (yes, I was among those addicted to the show), Facebook groups sprang up in many countries to allow fans to discuss plot lines, dissect characters and share the experience. Want to binge watch a few seasons of a favourite TV show? Invite a few friends over for the night. We still get extra sensory pleasure from others’ enjoyment of a movie, a concert, a jazz weekend. I no longer have any eight-track tapes, but I sure treasure numerous cassette tapes. A favourite of Christmas songs unspooled last year, which made me sad. And I once got in real trouble with my grown daughter for selling some of her treasured Disney VHS movie tapes at a garage sale; so now they sit packed away in a box, even though I doubt she has a VCR to play them. Guess it’s called obsolescence-denial nostalgia — and it would seem many of us suffer from the same condition. Hill

startling report released last Monday suggests Ontario’s animal protection officers are in need of some protection themselves. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) receives $5 million a year for cruelty investigations, but apparently that money doesn’t begin to cover the costs of the agency’s work. A study, led by a pair of university professors, suggests chronic underfunding is leaving employees (who are mostly women) vulnerable, offices understaffed and has created “frankly shocking” working conditions. A Toronto Star report on the issue cites the case of a woman who, while responding to a call about a dog, encountered a hatchet-wielding man who was wanted for murder. Some officers have entered homes only to encounter a crocodile or African wild cat. And sometimes when there’s a report of an animal in crisis, officers arrive to find a spouse or children in crisis as well. We all recognize the need for some belt tightening in the provincial budget, but it is unthinkable that Ontario would put people in dangerous situations without providing them with every possible safety measure. The province has certainly been on top of revising a wide range of workplace safety protocols during the past few years. How is it that the safety of animal cruelty officers has managed to slip through the cracks? The OSPCA gets about 18,000 complaints a year and more than 30,000 calls. Just 90 people work on cruelty probes and 62 per cent of them are women. Sixty-four per cent of those employees were surveyed by researchers. “A majority of workers who participated in the focus groups explained that they feel it is only a matter of time before an OSPCA officer is killed,” the report states. Ontario classifies these works as law enforcement, but OSPCA investigators do not have access to proper communications equipment or government databases (which could warn them, for example, if someone is known to have weapons). They are generally underpaid and extraordinarily dedicated. If this report doesn’t open eyes at Queen’s Park, one wonders what will. The province cannot wait until there’s a tragedy before giving the OSPCA the resources and support it needs to keep its people safe.

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ith concerns rising that a new housing tax in Vancouver could further drive up prices in the Greater Toronto Area’s already hot real estate market, Ontario’s finance minister isn’t ruling out a similar tax here. “Our government understands the importance of concerns related to housing affordability and ensuring a stable housing market,” Finance Minister Charles Sousa said in an email to The York Region Media Group Tuesday. “Our government will continue monitoring the housing market in both Ontario and B.C. over the course of the next few months to see the impacts of the recent decision by the government of B.C.” On Tuesday, provincial legislation came into effect in British Columbia charging foreign buyers a 15-per-cent tax on homes in Vancouver, where prices are among the highest in North America. The tax on a house selling for $2 million is $300,000. Experts believe many foreign investors looking to avoid the tax will look east for houses in the GTA instead. Housing prices in the GTA jumped 16.8 per cent in the last year to an average of $746,546, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board. In York Region, prices were up 20.61 per cent. While there is limited data avail-

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On Tuesday, provincial legislation took effect in British Columbia that charges foreign buyers a 15-percent tax on homes in Vancouver. Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa isn’t ruling out the possibility of a similar law being introduced here. able on foreign investment in the GTA housing market, a Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation report said the share of foreign ownership of condos in the Toronto area was 3.3 per cent last year. In this year’s budget, the federal government allocated $500,000 for Statistics Canada to develop

methods for gathering data to get a better handle on the level of foreign ownership in the Canadian housing market. Ontario is participating in a working group on the housing market, along with the federal government and the cities of Toronto and Vancouver, Sousa said.

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There may be some relief in sight to counter skyrocketing housing prices, Sousa said. “Looking ahead, most private sector economists expect a soft landing in the Ontario housing market. Home price appreciation is projected to ease over the next few years as interest rates rise gradually while construction activity is expected to continue in line with demographic demand and solid income growth,” he said. “We value diversity among Ontarians and in Ontario communities and it will be important to ensure that policies intended to promote housing affordability do not create any unnecessary walls that prevent newcomers from contributing to our society. We remain open to options that would help relieve the burden of housing affordability and make everyday life easier for the people of our province.”

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Sweden wants to be fossil fuel independent by mid century. The race to zero emissions has spurred on a ‘sustainable economy’ focusing not just on business value, but also social and environmental worth. In Sweden, a number of businesses are responding with new products and services, innovative solutions, reduced energy consumption — and they are reaping the benefits of doing do. Charlotte Eisner, chief executive officer of Charge Amps, has very clear ambitions for her company: take on big oil.

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as European Union targets call for 10 per cent of all transport fuel to be derived from renewable sources by the end of the decade. Though still accounting for less than 1 per cent of all vehicles in use, there were 12,000 rechargeable vehicles in Sweden (42 per cent electric and 58 per cent electric hybrids) in 2015. Sweden’s policy goal is to eliminate all fossil fuels from its vehicle fleet by 2030, although officials says progress on this front has been slow. “We are aiming to find all possible solutions to drive the change from the fossil fuel industry over to electric energy,” Eisner said. Avere, the European Association for Electromobility, reports global electric vehicle sales surpassed 560,000 in 2015, with China leading the charge at 214,000 cars sold. In Canada, 20,000 electric vehicles were sold in just the first half of 2016, according to not-forprofit association Electric Mobility

Canada. The Province of Ontario has set an e-vehicle target of five per cent of all vehicle sales by 2020, increasing to 12 per cent by 2025. High up on the rooftop of a commercial building in central Stockholm, Josefine Oddsberg, ecologist and co-founder of Bee Urban, lifts the lid off a hive, unleashing a swarm of bees that swirl around her head. “When we started there were too few pollinators in the city,” said Oddsberg, who launched Bee Urban with Karolina Lisslö in 2011. Beekeeping has become a growing trend in urban centres as cities respond to the worldwide decrease in bee populations. As the smoke from the burner fills the hive, settling its inhabitants, Oddsberg goes through her company’s mandate. Bees are the most important pollinator of fruits, vegetables and flowers, she says, but populations are increasingly under threat as a result of pesticide use, monocultures (the cultivation of a single crop in a given area) and other

environmental hazards. Even in Sweden, a country with robust environmental policies, a large percentage of native species of wild bees and bumblebees are threatened. Oddsberg said she and Lisslö ventured into beekeeping initially to save various species of flowers, but it soon became apparent that the bees themselves were also under threat. That’s what spurred the idea to turn an environmental challenge into a business venture. For a fee, Bee Urban provides “ecosystem management services” to organizations that adopt hives. Since its inception, Bee Urban now has about 100 hives and several dozen clients, mostly in Stockholm. The company also plants gardens of various species designed to attract “birds, insects and people.” Fees charged by Bee Urban cover the costs of equipment and maintenance, and contribute to awareness and educational initiatives. Sponsors get to keep the honey

produced by their hives. Carl Ollson and Felix von Bahder initially wanted to start a rock and roll band together. But the pair admit their musical skills required a lot of work, so they decided to pursue the fashion of rock instead. The resulting company, Deadwood Leather, is no ordinary fashion brand. Deadwood has built up a loyal following for their leather jackets made from up-cycled leather and recycled plastic water bottles. The company uses mainly post-consumer waste. “The clothing industry is a very dirty business. In fact it’s one of the most polluting industries in the world,” said von Bahder, explaining that producing one new leather jacket generates about 440 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. Sweden’s secondhand clothing market, both in stores and online, is growing. The country’s largest vintage clothing fair, Vintagemässan, launched in Stockholm in 2008, and now attracts more than 6,000 people every year. Vintage leather garments and even old furniture upholstery are

repurposed and used to make new Deadwood pieces. Jacket linings are made from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, from the recycled plastic bottles. “This is a huge relief on the environment and at the same time makes Deadwood garments unique and beautiful.” Up-cycled leather jackets are cheaper to produce. But aside from cutting costs, their products represent a new movement in fashion aimed at sustainability. For Deadwood, being sustainable has paid off. When they started, Ollson said, the pair sold a few hundred jackets in the first year. Today, up to 200 retailers worldwide carry the Deadwood brands. Their garments are produced in Bangkok, Thailand. “We are trying to convey the message that it’s cool to do fashion in a sustainable way. We think that is very rock ‘n’ roll,” von Bahder said. Editor’s note: The trip was paid for by the Swedish government.

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risk of suicide. It’s essential to raise awareness about these issues. We must also provide therapy for not only the victim of the bullying, but for the bully as well. That being said, I also think the No. 1 thing that should be done is to “reduce the stigma” around mental illness. So many people are scared to talk about the effects of anxiety or depression, for fear of being judged or rejected and this needs to change. Thankfully, my high school is on the right track. We recently held a Mental Health Awareness day, complete with a barbecue and games to raise awareness of the issues facing young people today. We must always remember what Jessica seemingly forgot — asking for help is OK, as there’s always someone willing to listen; some secrets are just too big to keep. — Kaylee Goldman is a Grade 11 high school student at Sir William Mulock Secondary School. She loves to write and hopes to apply for journalism programs at universities in the fall. She will write an occasional column for The Era/Banner/Express. Do you have a youth-related question for Kaylee? Email newsroom@yrmg.com

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Defending Olympic gold medal-winner and King City resident Rosie MacLennan will carry the Canadian flag into Rio Di Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium Friday night in the Olympic opening ceremonies. Here are five things you may not have known about the women’s trampoline champ:

While watching her first Olympics on TV (the 1992 Barcelona Summer Games) at age 4, the King City youngster became inspired by the story of Canadian rower Silken Laumann, who came back from a devastating training accident three months before the Games to win a bronze medal in Barcelona and carry the flag in the closing ceremonies.

She has had plenty of success on the trampoline, but has had to make a comeback of sorts over the past year after suffering a concussion during training in 2015.

She began trampoline training in 2007, is coached by Dave Ross and trains at the Skyriders Trampoline Place in Richmond Hill. She attended Richmond Hill High School in grades 9 and 10 and King City Secondary School in grades 11 and 12.

She also draws inspiration from her grandfather Lorne Aldon Patterson, a Canadian gymnast who qualified for the 1940 Summer Olympics, but who was unable to compete because the games were cancelled due to the Second World War. Her grandfather encouraged her to begin training as a child in trampoline.

Her interests outside of trampolining include skiing/snowboarding, wakeboarding, dance, corporate social responsibility, athlete social responsibility, sport for development, social marketing, physical cultural studies, public health and health promotion, medical anthropology.

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Going to the fair and horse show this week, Georgina? Here are some suggestions. And please share your fair photographs with us. Send them to newsroom@yrmg.com. Enjoy the events!

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Thursday, Aug. 4 Truck & Tractor Pull on the Pullers Track from 6 p.m. Who doesn’t like a big dose of horsepower on Thursday evening. Vroooom... Thursday, Aug. 4 Georgina Idol from 8 p.m. Georgina Idol Competition in the Entertainment Pavilion. Your MC? Georgina mayor, Margaret Quirk! Friday, Aug. 5, Light and Heavy Horse Pull from 7 p.m. on the Back Track. Now, this is real horsepower.

Friday, Aug. 5, It’s bring your own frog at the frog-jumping contest at noon in the arena. Kermit, anyone? Saturday Aug. 6 and Sunday Aug 7, putting the equine in the horse show. A variety of competitions are on all weekend featuring ponies to Morgans. Staff Photo/Susie Kockerscheidt

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Collector has amassed more than 35,000 pins from various Olympic games By Michael Hayakawa

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When the Olympics take place, Al Falcao likes to be a part of the action. The 77-year-old Markham resident attends the Olympics and he has been active in a pin collecting hobby that has been a ritual among some people who attend any Games. Attending his first Olympics at the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville through to the 2012 Summer Games in London, Falcao has been wheeling and dealing with fellow collectors, sponsor companies and the media with the intent on adding to his everexpanding collection which he now estimates to be over 35,000 pins. But when the 2016 Summer Games take place in Rio de Janeiro next month, Falcao said he will take a pass on attending. Originally he had intentions on attending and making it his final Olympic appearance. However, the threat of the Zika

virus, which has resulted in a number of athletes withdrawing their participation, he elected to remain at home. “Unfortunately it is not to be. If Rio is not good for Milos Raonic, it’s not good for Al Falcao,” he said. While Falcao said he might have some regrets in not being among those in attendance, it won’t stop him from continuing with his pin collecting. In fact, he’s been busy already and has over 100 different Rio 2016 sponsor and media pins. To procure pins before the start of the 2016 Games, Falcao said he relies heavy on the internet by going to various sites including eBay. As well, he has his own website (www.alspins.com) that receives numerous hits with the oncoming of an Olympic Games. This also helps him to establish contacts with fellow pin traders. However in obtaining pins, he’s quick to point out he will neither buy

or sell them. His mode is by the trade route. Citing he hopes to get anywhere from 200 to 250 pins from this year’s Olympics, Falcao noted some will be more difficult than others to get. Among those, he said are sponsor guest pins. “For example NBC set in a leather case that is given as a moment only to NBC guests in attendance in Rio,” he said. In building up his extensive collection through the years, Falcao said he wants to maintain it by exhorting other family members to add on to the foundation that he began. If not, he said, there will be a nice inheritance awaiting some family members. “I’m trying to get my two grandsons Cole, 12, and Chad Cameron, 8, interested in it,” he cited. “They’ll eventually inherit my extensive collection of over 35,000 different Olympic pins.”

Al Falcao with his pin collection that dates back to 1992.

Police services board, union reach tentative contract agreement By Jeremy Grimaldi

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York Regional Police issued 66 per cent fewer traffic tickets between June 27 and July 17, 2016 than during the same period the previous year. Police association members began a work-to-rule campaign June 27, 2016.

A tentative agreement has been struck between the York Regional Police union and the Police Services Board. The announcement, after months of meetings, comes more than six months after the collective agreement between the parties expired. It also comes just days before the two parties were to sit down with a conciliator to discuss the contract on Aug. 3. “The Police Services Board recognizes the personal commitment and professional work of York Regional Police members and we are very pleased a mutually acceptable tentative settlement has been reached,” board chairperson Frank Scarpitti said. “We

appreciate the collaborative approach that led to a successful agreement.” It is a tentative deal and must be still be ratified by the members of the police association. The announcement was made amid growing tensions between the York Regional Police and its members, who have complained about excessive punishments in regards to their conduct while on duty and what the union refers to as traffic ticket quotas. Yorkregion.com reported the number of tickets issued in York Region plummeted 66 per cent since the union began a work-torule campaign in late June. Details for the tentative agreement will be released following ratification.

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Analytics expert living the dream with Jays BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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hen Jeremy Reesor graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2012 he received his degree in biology. Since accepting his sheepskin, the 25-year-old Stouffville native is not making a living related to his major. Rather, he’s employed in a field of dreams that at one time he did not think was possible – with a Major League Baseball team. In Reesor’s case, he is part of the front office with the Toronto Blue Jays.

‘Beyond that, my only aspiration is to be part of a group that brings a World Series back to Toronto.’ The Stouffville District Secondary School graduate made his debut with the American League organization three and a half years ago where he worked with the field conversions crew at the Rogers Centre. He was part of the crew that rolled and unrolled the field turf between baseball games and events for one year. He has since moved into the Jays’ baseball operations department. Currently serving as an assistant in baseball research, Reesor feels he’s quite fortunate to be in his role. Especially since growing up, he did not play baseball at the rep level.

“It’s hard to call it a dream come true because until I graduated from university, it wasn’t even on my mind that a career in baseball was a possibility,” he recalled. “Frankly it wasn’t something I aspired to get into because I did not think the avenue existed for someone who hadn’t played the game. Now that I’ve gotten the chance to live it, I would definitely call it a dream job.” Upon graduating from university, Reesor applied for a baseball operations internship with the club. When that didn’t work out, he took the job working with the field crew. At the same time, he found employment with a fantasy baseball start-up online league that no longer exists. Reesor said it enabled him to learn as much as he could to enhance his baseball resume. A year later, the Blue Jays baseball department accepted Reesor’s resume. He began as an intern before getting hired on a full-time basis the following year. “The main thrust of what I do is supporting our analytics department’s collective work through data collection, aggregation and analysis,” he said. “I help provide analytical tools and resources to all areas of our organization like scouting, player development and baseball operations.” Reesor is quick to credit Joe Sheehan, the team’s director of analytics, for providing him with the opportunity to showcase his abilities and continue what he described as his on- the-job education in the sport. “Joe (Sheehan) has given me the chance to learn a lot about baseball analytics on the job, which I am very grateful for,” he said. “I wouldn’t be in the position I am today with-

Jeremy Reesor of Stouffville worked with the Rogers Centre field crew before moving into the Toronto Blue Jays’ baseball department. He works on the analytics side. out that opportunity.” Now that Reesor has firmly established himself with a contending team that reached the American League Championship series, he would like nothing more than to make a contribution that will help the club take

things one and even two steps further. “Right now I love what I am doing and hope I get a chance to keep doing it for a while,” he said. “Beyond that, my only aspiration is to be part of a group that brings a World Series back to Toronto.”

Ex-Jay brothers working with Stouffville teams, campers When Rob Butler played youth baseball in East York, he emulated his favourite Toronto Blue Jays players of that time in Dave Stieb, Willie Upshaw and Barry Bonnell. Butler would fulfill a dream by being a member of the Blue Jays’ 1993 World Series team that included Joe Carter, Pat Hentgen, Pat Borders and Roberto Alomar. Now 46 years old, Butler along with his brother Rich, 43, who toiled in the majors with the Jays

(1997) and Tampa Bay Devils Rays (1999), want to pass on their skills. They work with youngsters between the ages of six to 13 through their Butler Baseball Academy summer camp. Conducting their camps since 2000 first in Toronto and then in Durham Region, they hosted their first one in York Region at Stouffville Memorial Park last week. Thirty-two youngsters took part. They hope to grow it to two

weeks next year. “What we’re trying to teach are things the kids don’t normally learn in the game,” he said. “They’re all good baseball kids. We play around six hours each day and we’re lucky to have this group. We’re happy that we’re here (in Stouffville).” Rob and Rich also work with the Stouffville Yankees organization and have assembled two Stouffville Ontario Baseball Association elite teams this season that play out of

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Rob and Rich were happy to see the Jays’ resurgence last season, to where they became American League pennant contenders, and their continued success this year. “When I was young I remember that I wanted to be like a Lloyd Moseby, now the youngsters want to be like a Josh Donaldson,” said Rob. “The Jays have done a good job of marketing the team.” – Michael Hayakawa

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AURORA- BATHURST/ Henderson. Renovated bachelor or main floor, parking, patio, woodlot. no smoking/ pets. $895. inclusive. Possible 1 bedroom also available. 905-503-2007 Ed. OAK RIDGES Bright beautiful, spacious, 1 bedroom, walkout basement. Parking, Non-smoking/pets. Immediate. $1000 inclusive. Call 905-773-1001

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Charlotte Maria Garner (nee Reiter)

November 10, 1925 - June 14, 2016 Predeceased by her husband, Armin Garner in Newmarket and her son, Georg Garner in Paris, France. Beloved by her son Harold Garner, wife Sue, Granddaughters Samantha, Allison i n N e w m a r k e t . C o r i n n e G a r n e r, Granddaughters K atia, Yaëlle in Paris, France. Her brother, Rudy Reiter (late wife Elizabeth) and Marguerite, his f a m i l y R a l p h , S o n y a , S u s i e , Wa y n e , M i c h a e l , A l e x a n d N i c o l e . Fa m i l y i n Vienna, Austria and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Charlotte was born in Vienna, Austria and came to Canada in 1 9 6 4 . Fo r 2 5 ye a r s s h e wo r k e d a s p hys i o t h e ra p i s t , b e c a m e D i re c to r o f H y d r o t h e r a p y p r o g r a m o f t h e W h i p p e r Wa t s o n T h e r a p e u t i c P o o l a t Southlake Regional Health Centre. She occasionally lectured abroad through the hospital. Charlotte authored a book of Hydrotherapy as training guide. Long after she retired, Colleagues hosted an 80th Birthday celebration which 1 5 0 a t t e n d e d a n d i n c l u d e d t r i b u t e s f r o m O t t a w a , t h e M a y o r, Po r t e r s , Cleaning staff, Maintenance, Telephone operators, Nurses, Doctors and all t h o s e f ro m t h e h o s p i t a l, h e r 2 n d f a m i l y. S h e wa s l i fe l o n g m e m b e r a n d Archivist of Women's Probus Club, Newmarket, serving as President in 20002001. Charlotte was immensely respected by those who knew her professionally, many of whom became lifelong friends. Family, of which she w a s v e r y p r o u d , w a s h e r p r i o r i t y. S h e e n j o y e d r e t i r e m e n t , s o m e t i m e s travelled with Armin, whose photos captured unique corners of the globe, over the years relived with wonderful remembrances and stories. She was an excellent cook, her Chicken Paprikash recipe no-one could replicate. Each of us in the family with a very special relationship, she made us know we were i m p o r t a n t t o h e r. S h e w a s m o d e r n , a h e a d o f h e r t i m e . A n i n c r e d i b l y interesting conversationalist, at 90 still sharing her experience, current on events and the world, her humour, views, thoughts and wisdom. She was Matriarch, for thright, encouraging, deeply respected, loved and cherished. Charlotte lived her life on her terms, in her own home until the last day. Always in control of her life, even at the end, as she wanted it to be. She recently celebrated her 90th Birthday and passed away peacefully with her family around her. A visitation was held on June 16, 2016 at Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home in Newmarket. Cremation and interment have taken place and she is now at Newmarket Cemeter y with her beloved husband and her mother, Josephine Reiter. Charlotte Garner Thank you with all our hearts.

STORER, Betty Eilene Passed away with her family by her s i d e o n S u n d a y, J u l y 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 a t Southlake Hospital in Newmarket. Predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years Sidney. Dedicated mother t o R o n a l d a n d w i fe Pe n ny, Wa y n e and his late wife Debbie, Karren and her husband Shon, Janice and her husband Ian. Grandmother to 13 grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren, and four great-greatgrandchildren that she was able to celebrate her 95th bir thday with. A special thanks to the staff at Southlake Palliative Care Unit for their excellent care and compassion of Betty. A Memorial Ser vice for Betty will be held at the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME-NEWMARKET CHAPEL, 524 Davis Dr., 905-898-2100 on Saturday, August 6 at 1:00p.m. with visitation an hour prior. Donations in memory of Betty may be made to the 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 Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.taylorfh.ca

BABUIK, Peter Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in his 87th y e a r. L o v i n g h u s b a n d t o t h e l a t e Yvonne (nee Payne). Beloved father of Anne Bragg (Peter), R ick Babuik ( Pa u l i n e ) a n d Pe n ny M i l l e r ( D a n ) . Proud grandfather of Erica, Angela, Tomas, Bradley, Kristopher, Matthew, Randi, Jayson, Terilyn and Jake and 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by sisters Mary Somers and Rose Stacey. Dear son of the late Nick and Pearl Babuik. Peter worked for the Regional Municipality of York for 36 years and was an avid gardener and fisherman. Special thanks to the c a r i n g s t a f f i n t h e Pa l l i at i ve Wa rd at S o u t h l a k e a n d e s p e c i a l l y N u r s e Shelley who was with him at the end. Friends called at the Roadhouse & R o s e Fu n e r a l H o m e , 1 5 7 M a i n Street South, Newmarket on Tuesday, August 2nd from 7-9 p.m. Fu n e r a l s e r v i c e w a s h e l d i n t h e chapel on Wednesday, August 3rd at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour p r i o r. I n t e r m e n t a t N e w m a r k e t Ce m e te r y. D o n a t i o n s i n Pe te r ' s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

McTAGGART, Mary Margaret Ag e 7 5 , o f St rat fo rd, p a s s e d away suddenly on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at University Hospital, London. Born in Alloa, S cotland daughter of the late Hugh And Mary Clare (Fletcher) Shor t. Beloved wife of 55 years to R o s s M cTa g g a r t . Pro u d m o t h e r o f Ian and wife Jo-ann, Glenn and wife Kim and Andrew and wife Celia. Sur vived by her wonder ful grandchildren; Allison, Gillian and Ca m e ro n . M a r y i s s u r v i ve d by h e r siblings; Hugh Short and wife Claire, Terr y Wood and William Shor t and wife M aureen. M ar y will be fondly r e m e m b e r e d b y t h e M c Ta g g a r t family and her many nieces and nephews. Mary enjoyed her PROBUS Club and Beta Sigma Phi as well as giving back to the communit y she was so fond of. Mary also volunteered with the Red Cross and CCAC-Care Partners Respite Program. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by brothers-in-law Ken Wood and Hugh McTaggar t. Family a n d f r i e n d s m a y c a l l a t t h e W. G . Yo u n g Fu n e r a l H o m e , 4 3 0 H u r o n S t r e e t , S t r a t f o r d o n W e d n e s d a y, August 3, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian burial will take place on Thursday, August 4, 2 0 1 6 at 1 0 : 0 0 a . m . at St. J o s e p h' s R o m a n Cat h o l i c C h u rc h , 9 6 H u ro n Street, Stratford. I n lieu of flowers a n d a s e x p r e s s i o n s o f s y m p a t h y, memor ial donations may be made t o h e r f avo r i t e c h a r i t y, D o c t o r s Without Borders through the funeral home.

COUSENS, Aline A. Our beloved wife and mom died peacefully at home in Unionville, ON of pancreatic cancer on July 29, 2016 with her family by her side. A graduate of the University of Toronto in Physio and Occupational Therapy, she was honoured to be a home care therapist for over 25 years. She was a loving and energetic G r a n ny w h o e n j oye d g o l f, b r i d g e, and good times. Aline cherished her ve r y s p e c i a l g ro u p s o f g i r l f r i e n d s and seeing the world. Her happiest times were with her family and Golden Retrievers at Nottawaga B e a c h o n G e o r g i a n B a y. A l i n e i s sur vived by her husband Donald Cousens and her beloved children, M a r y a n d Pa u l, a n d t h e i r s p o u s e s Kevin and Lesley and their three exceptional grandchildren, Suse, Charlotte and Drew, as well as her brother Gordon ( Vick i) Simpson in Victoria, BC, and many adoring nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to Markham Stouffville Hospital are appreciated. Special thanks to her wonder ful doctors, Lily Chen, Leena Hajra, Andrew Patterson and the MSH chemotherapy and palliative teams for their suppor t. A pr ivate family service was held and a Celebration o f L i fe t o o k p l a c e o n We d n e s d a y, August 3, 2016 at York Downs Golf & Countr y Club, 4134 16th Avenue, Unionville, Ontario. We will always remember her for her zest for life, and her generosity of spirit. Online condolences may be made at www.chapelridgefh.com

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JOHNSTON, James (Jim) Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, o n We d n e s d ay, J u l y 2 7 , 2 0 1 6 . J i m Johnston of Newmarket, in his 72nd y e a r. B e l o v e d h u s b a n d o f B o n n i e (nee McPhail). Loving father of Paul (Helen) and Jennifer (Mark) Benbow. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, L i s a , K e l l y ; J a e n e t t e a n d M e l a n i e. Dear great-grandfather of Benjamin. Predeceased by his parents Marjorie (Bart Stapells) and Murray Johnston. Dear brother of Stephen (Judy) Johnston and their family. Fr iends m ay c a l l a t S K WA R C H U K F U N E R A L H O M E , 3 0 S i m c o e R o a d, B r a d fo rd, for a memorial visitation on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 12 noon until time of a memorial service at 1 p.m.

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DEGANI, Giovanna (née Sabino) Passed away on August 1, 2016 at the Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Nino Mario Degani. Forever remembered by her children Gianfranco/John (Judy), Mariella and Daniela. Loving Nonna to Cameron and Nicole. She will be missed by many relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the HIGHLAND FUNERAL HOMEMARKHAM CHAPEL, 10 Cachet Woods Court, Markham, on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral ser vice will be held at the funeral home on Fr iday, August 5, 2016 at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at H i g h l a n d H i l l s M e m o r i a l G a rd e n s, 12492 Woodbine Ave., Gormley. In l i e u o f f l owe r s, d o n at i o n s m ay b e m a d e to t h e Ar t h r i t i s S o c i e t y, t h e Hear t & Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of your choice, with appreciation from the family.

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Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket o n F r i d a y, J u l y 2 9 , 2 0 1 6 . G l o r i a Portelada of Newmarket at 68 years o f a g e . B e l o v e d w i f e o f A n t o n i o. L o v i n g m o t h e r o f Ta n i a ( B r a d l e y ) Abel. Proud Vovo of Jacob and Derek. Gloria will also be fondly remembered by her siblings and their families. Friends may call at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for a memor ial visitation o n S at u rd ay, Au g u s t 6 , 2 0 1 6 f ro m 10-10:45 a.m. Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Martyrs of Japan C h u rc h , 1 6 7 E s s a S t . , B r a d fo rd o n Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by an inurnment at Queensville Cemetery. In Gloria's memor y, donations may b e m a d e to S u n ny b ro o k H o s p i t a l Odette Cancer Centre.

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f you knew Bill Whitney chances are pretty good, at one time or another, you found yourself the target of one of his jokes. And if you were fortunate enough to be counted among his close friends, neighbours or clients, you likely tasted his one-ofa-kind, homemade gingerbread houses. An accomplished architect, Whitney, who died of cancer June 13 at 86, also made his mark through the landmark buildings he designed across Canada and abroad. “He was just a colourful person,” his eldest son, Gordon, said. “He would tease people and we’d get him back, too. But I just found dad great with everybody; very generous and thoughtful.” Whitney was born, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Dec. 1, 1929. As a youngster, his family moved about a dozen times to communities across Canada as a result of his father’s job as a “troubleshooter” for Woolworth’s department store. When he was 14, they settled in Etobicoke. He enrolled at Etobicoke High School and that’s where he met and began dating Marg MacLean, a Toronto native, who would become his wife of more than six decades. “It was Grade 10 and he went with someone else in Grade 9 so everybody said to me, ‘Well, you’ll only see him for a year,’” Marg recalled with a chuckle.

After graduating, Whitney studied architecture at the University of Toronto while MacLean went into nursing. He proposed on her birthday, in 1953, and they wed Sept. 11, 1954. “As he told everybody, we were married for 61 years, but before that we had nine celibate years together,” Marg said. Within a couple of years, their first child, Barbie, was born.

“He was just a colourful person.. He would tease people and we’d get him back, too.” Sadly, she died at five and a half months old, but they went on to have four more children: Gordon, Jim, Jean and Nancy. In 1962, they left the city for Woodbridge. “Bill wanted to get out in the country and it was country back then,” Marg said. They moved into a y-shaped bungalow on Hayhoe Avenue that Whitney designed. It was one of the few houses he worked on, choosing instead to focus on industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. Among his notable projects were the award-winning Garnett A. Williams Community Centre, the former McGuinness Distillery in Etobicoke, the former Weston Produce Plaza on the northwest corner of Martin Grove Road and

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Bill Whitney of Woodbridge remembered for being generous, thoughtful father and friend. Hwy.7. He also designed buildings in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ireland and the Caribbean. In the early 1980s, Whitney grew fed up with giving his clients alcohol at Christmas so he decided to create elaborately designed, home-made gingerbread houses for them instead. They featured doors, shutters, chimneys, trees and icicles; he’d even bake little gingerbread men to go on the lawn, Gordon said.

Whitney enlisted Marg and their children to help. They made more than 20 gingerbread houses each year for his clients as well as family, friends and neighbours. “He’d invite the neighbourhood kids in and they’d decorate their own,” Gordon said. The tradition lasted until 2014 and during that time, they made more than 750 gingerbread houses. Whitney also loved to cook up

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