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fter meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and other federal politicians on a trip to Ottawa last week, York Region leaders are looking for a financial payoff coming out of this month’s federal budget. “We were very well received. Their budget is out March 22 and when we left, we felt quite comfortable there will be stuff in that budget that’s going to pertain to York Region,” regional chair Wayne Emmerson said. “I’m very excited that we’re going to get some funding in all of it. Just how much, I won’t know that till March 22.” Emmerson, East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson, Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen, Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe, Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Justin Altmann, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Markham councillors Jack Heath, Nirmala Armstrong, Jim Jones and Joe Li, Richmond Hill Councillor Brenda Hogg, regional CAO Bruce Macgregor, director of

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government relations and executive assistant to the chair Lina Bigioni and Greg Stasyna, program manager of training, exercise and public education went on the trip. The cost for the bus and hotel rooms came in at about $3,500. Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev did not say whether this month’s federal budget will deliver on the region’s requests, but called the visit worthwhile. “I think it was important that representatives from York Region came to visit Ottawa. We had a very productive meeting with the prime minister,

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esidents are applauding council for rejecting the notion of selling the Mavrinac lands they hope will remain green

space. The Town of Aurora purchased the 2.4-hectare Mavrinac property, also known as Block 208, for $2.47 million after a legal dispute with Minto Communities last July. Since then, area residents have been eager to see what will be done with the property and have urged town councillors to keep it green. During a presentation of the town’s draft parks and recreation master plan, consultants from Monteith-Brown suggested the property be sold to purchase land in an area more suitable for active or intensive

recreation. Many nearby citizens disagreed and pleaded at a number of meetings for the town to retain the property. Resident Catherine Collister spoke to the rights of children to play as set out by the United Nations and the importance of the activity in childhood development to help persuade councillors at this week’s general committee. “Some of you will remember playing hide-and-seek, house, tag and red rover, while others might recall arguing over the rules of kick See page A7.

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local high school robotics club has welcomed a bomb disposal robot to its fleet. Members of the St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School robotics club accepted the donation of the 12-year-old decommissioned Van Guard robot from York Regional Police emergency response unit Feb. 26. “I think this is fantastic and will let us see how robots can be used in the real world and how robotics could turn into a career for us,” student robotics club

director Anthony Drektraan said. “We can explore the mechanisms and how it operates and maybe apply that to our own designs.” Driving alongside the donated robot were two others that students and club members designed, built and programmed specifically to complete tasks in upcoming competitions. “We do everything from handling the finances of the club to machining the parts ourselves,” Drektraan added. “The most challenging part is coming up with the design because it can See page A9.

IN PHOTO: York Regional Police officers donated a decommissioned explosives robot Feb. 26 to staff and students at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School. Here, Mackenzie Valdez takes the club’s new device for a spin.

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Trudeau ‘impressed’ with region’s plans, York leaders say subway north from Finch Avenue to Richmond Hill and completing the final four Viva bus rapidway segments along Yonge from Richmond Hill to Newmarket, east from Unionville station to Cornell, along Hwy. 7 west from Islington Avenue to Hwy. 50 and at Yonge Street and Green Lane; • Investments in affordable housing; • Funding for the Upper York Sewage System, needed to accommodate growth in East Gwillimbury, Newmarket and Aurora to 2031 • Supporting public sector broadband initiatives in areas of the region lacking connectivity. McKenna appeared supportive of the Yonge subway extension and the UYSS, Emmerson said. Meanwhile, GTA mayors and chairs are meeting with Premier Kathleen Wynne next Monday to discuss issues such as transportation and affordable housing funding, he added. The Ottawa trip was an opportunity for York politicians to take their issues to the decision-makers Parliament Hill, Hackson said. “For East Gwillimbury, the

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who was engaged in the priorities of our region,” she said, adding key issues of concern, specifically the extension of the Yonge subway, were discussed. “It was wonderful to see a unified voice for the entire region, which was communicated effectively through all levels of government. Finally, we are all working together to achieve tangible benefits to our wonderful community of York Region.” In addition to meeting with Trudeau and McKenna, the group also met with Toronto MP and parliamentary secretary to the prime minister for intergovernmental affairs Adam Vaughan, Quebec MP and parliamentary secretary to the minister of innovation, science and economic development Greg Fergus, chief of staff to the minister of infrastructure John Brodhead, York Region MPs and Canadian Federation of Municipalities CEO Brock Carlton. They lobbied for: • Transportation funding, including extending the Yonge

important thing was Upper York and talking about the importance of making sure it is going to be cutting edge science and it’s more than a sewage treatment plant,” she said. “I was able to get (that) across to the minister of environment and climate change and talk about how much the federal government has already put into Lake Simcoe, upwards of $50 million for cleanup, and how important that is. And the water treatment plant will also be dealing with cleaning up the lake as well as making sure we have continuous good sewage treatment.” Providing affordable housing as the town grows from today’s population of 25,000 to 86,000 by 2031 is also a priority, Hackson said. “I didn’t feel it was lip service. I felt the trip was a true opportunity to inform them about things that are happening in York Region,” she added. At Newmarket council Monday night, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen called the Ottawa trip a success. “We were well received because our priorities align with the priori-

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ties for the federal government,” he said. “It was a good investment of time and I anticipate we’ll be hearing a lot more when the federal budget comes forward.” Having a half-hour meeting with the prime minister, in addition to other politicians, in advance of the federal budget was a great opportunity, Hogg said. “I thought that our delegation was well-received by the Ministry of Infrastructure chief of staff, John Brodhead. He was impressed with our “shovel ready” but also our “shovel worthy” infrastructure plans,” she said. “We told him that our Yonge subway plans will be shovel-ready by 2019. He was interested in the province making a financial announcement about the Yonge subway line to Hwy 7 and the province has now done that.” Hogg also pitched the Yonge subway extension to McKenna. “The federal government is looking for municipal projects which are ready to go (and) will fit with the government’s priorities (of being) fast, flexible, and fair,” she said.

Other York politicians also said the trip was worthwhile. Armstrong called it productive for opening the lines of communication and building relationships between the two levels of government. Heath agreed. “The trip was extraordinarily useful in advancing York’s infrastructure concerns. The federal government will be announcing in its late March budget new programs for infrastructure grants,” he said. “We talked to the prime minister, cabinet ministers and MPs about our priorities, the most important of which were the Yonge subway extension from Finch to Hwy. 7 in Richmond Hill, affordable housing, especially expanding our base, and water treatment.” The trip’s biggest success was strengthening old relationships and building new ones, Dawe said. “We also managed, through our meeting with Minister McKenna, to advance the possibility of additional funding through the Lake Simcoe Cleanup Fund,” he said. —with files from Chris Simon

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Getting older offers chance to be better Maintaining or taking up physical activity key to helping baby boom generation get most out of golden years BY JOHN CUDMORE

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It may be impossible to stop time, but managing its impact on an aging population is altogether another matter. As the baby boom generation hits full aging stride, awareness of individual fitness has soared among the segment of the population born in the post-Second World War years, generally pegged as being between 1946 and 1965. It’s a huge population wave that is growing old together and threatens to be a potentially huge drain on the health care system. For context, consider that StatsCanada findings released in 2015 suggest that Canadians older than 65 will outnumber Canadians under age 15 this year, potentially creating a growing demand for fitness programs. “Hopefully, seniors are more active, because there (are) so many of them,” said Baiba Senecal, who teaches Zumba and toning classes for seniors, including the seniors centres in Newmarket and Aurora. “There are just so many seniors out there.”

‘Not to confuse exercise with weight loss, because they go hand in hand, but for older people it’s about quality of life and movement. It’s just more socially acceptable to be active.’ The wave of boomers and those at the end of the trend seem uninterested in giving up the physical activities they have played, often for life. Whether it is tennis or skiing or hockey or dance, the urge to continue brings a need to be ready for action. Applause all around for that mindset. “You have to have some degree of strength and mobility or coordination and stamina to do these things,” said Senecal. “There is a benefit to exercise for seniors so they should be out there more often.” Interestingly, some experts would argue baby boomers may actually be less physically fit than previous generations. Despite remaining active in sports and other pursuits longer, previous generations that had less leisure time were privy to fewer laboursaving conveniences and fast foods, not to mention less exposure to television and computer screens. Sedentary lifestyle is a contributor to major-risk factors for

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age-related diseases, including diabetes, obesity, hypertension and Alzheimer’s. Turns out, baby boomers are leaders in that area, too. “It’s a real mix of extremes,” said David Harris, 43, founder and owner of Individual Performance Health and Fitness Centre in Aurora. “People go from very fit to sedentary. The generation I worry more about is mine and the next one because of all the technology available. With all the distractions, people have to make a conscientious choice to be active. “Not to confuse exercise with weight loss, because they go hand in hand, but for older people it’s about quality of life and movement. It’s just more socially acceptable to be active.” Harris, who advises consulting a doctor before starting any program, says there is no reason to set a deadline to stop being active. “People can keep their performance higher than before,” he said. “It’s not over at 45 then waiting for 85 and done. Exercise allows people to do what they love to do, longer. “People are realizing now they have the time and the disposable income. They’ve saved their money and want to be able to enjoy their golden years.” Senecal agrees and points out that any activity is better than none at all. “People are living longer so they are feeling they better be

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healthy and make the best of those years,” she said. “I have people in their 80s in my classes and even if they don’t do everything, they are moving and doing something.” Ironically, boomers led the charge to the gym with unprecedented enthusiasm, often combining the benefits of fitness with the social aspect, but mainly to maintain the quality of life to which they have grown accustomed. “People wouldn’t go to the gym, because it was for younger people,” said Senecal. “I think seniors now realize they can exercise in public and not feel foolish and that they’re having fun.” If you intend to be active, it pays to be proactive when it comes to fitness. A sound, structured workout program, or even simple forms of physical activity, are known to enhance the quality of life substantially for most people. Plus, it feels so darn good when the end of a workout arrives. Think of exercise in terms of the motor oil that keeps your car engine running smoothly. Regular activity helps muscles and joints

flow more smoothly and easily, in turn enhancing performance. Most humans experience peak physical performance in their late teens and start to decline in the early 20s. Add three, four or five decades to that and see how you feel. “Living an active life is important and exercising regularly makes things that you want to do easier,” said Erin Billowits, founder and owner of Vintage Fitness (vintagefitness.ca), a GTA-based company with its focus on motivating and training older adults in challenging, effective and safe ways. “It depends on what you want to do.” For instance, golfers might want to focus on flexibility in the back and the hips. Tennis requires the legs and shoulders to be flexible. Travellers require the ability to adapt to the environment they intend to visit and even storing luggage on a plane can pose a challenge. Even independent living requires an ability to pick oneself up off the floor or tend to other every day tasks and functions. In January, Billowits reached out to start an online service — Spirit 50 — which delivers exercise programs right into clients’ homes. “There has been a shift in the level of activity in our daily lives,” she said. “We’re just so sedentary and that is the way society is going.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Column well written Re: Election of region’s chair makes sense, column by Chris Simon, Feb. 25: bit.ly/1pl5WVp and Prosperity built on positive partnerships, collaborations, column by Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen, Feb. 25: bit. ly/1ThURRF Congratulations on an excellent column. It was well written, as usual, well presented and very relevant, given the focus this issue is getting. This piece may, in fact, represent the definitive moment when, by Tony Van Bynen’s definition as outlined in his column in this same issue, you officially enter into “detractor” status. But, please, take heart, detractors are the oil in democracy’s engine and a necessary and vital part of making sure the wheels keep turning forward. Nicely done.

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the Forrest Group’s three-floor underground parking for the development. With all these negatives and massive construction, the town could be pro-active and build to completion an above-ground “paid” parkade, paralleling the community centre and providing 150 to 225 parking spots servicing Upper Main Street, the community centre, tennis club and two new restaurants under construction or near completion on Lower Timothy and Cedar streets. The parkade would have to be done in unison with the planned sewer upgrade paralleling Cedar and also required for the clock tower development. By reducing the mass of this development, perhaps only two floors of parking would be necessary, and allowing for some units to be registered as RGI or handicapped suitable units that are in need region wide.

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Town should build paid, above-ground parkade Re: Downtowns can’t exist in bubble if they want success, editorial Feb. 25: bit.ly/1KQTer6 This is a well-written piece, but it’s missing many key points. Originally known as the Newmarket Federal Building and recognized as the original Newmarket Post Office, Customs House and Clock Tower Inn was constructed in 1914 to 1915 at Main and New streets (now Park Avenue) — part of the Downtown Heritage District. Located to the north is the Trinity United Church, encompassing 190 years of continued growth. The current front sanctuary was completed in 1880. This area is surrounded by a number of underground watercourses. Building of this clock tower development far exceeds the allowable height restrictions. Flooding has been an issue for a number of properties on and around Main, five-plus of which are owned by the Forrest Group. These foundations are crumbling and should be torn down and replaced with new retail space, topped with two floors of residential housing. The planned seven floor — eight including the service elevators and HVAC equipment running parallel along Park, is too high. This height would be somewhere around 80-plus feet, depending on who you want to believe and thereby eliminating all natural light to surrounding properties. The sanctuary of Trinity would be in constant darkness, robbing parishioners of the beauty of the historical stained glass windows. As well, a number of years ago, the town was involved in land alterations causing the south wall of the church to shift, resulting in heavy flooding and extensive damage. This was just one floor below grade. Imagine the excavation of four sub floors to accommodate

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happen to municipalities and big government. Check the fiscal history of Detroit. A $300,000 house mortgage amortized for 12 years at 4 per cent incurs $77,538 in interest. The same mortgage over 25 years incurs $173,418 in interest. That’s an extra $95,880. Project that with extra zeros for big government. Commend your municipal government for being debt free.

Gray Cavanagh Newmarket

Re: Being in the black is black mark on East Gwillimbury, letter to the editor by Steve Jessop: bit.ly/216Vcp7 regarding Water rates rising $108 more this year, Feb. 11: bit.ly1Q9eJ3e A modern “sickness” of today’s culture is debt addiction — a form of financial slavery that money lenders love to encourage. Debt over time costs huge interest. Municipalities that balance their budgets deserve praise. Government debt means that our children and grandchildren pay for our lack of fiscal responsibility. At the federal level, the $18.4billion deficit the Justin Trudeau Liberals incur in 2016 will cost taxpayers almost $1 billion annually in interest costs, on top of the existing debt of $692 billion. The Fraser Institute states: “The $25.9 billion Ottawa will spend on debt servicing costs this fiscal year will exceed what it spends on defence ($23.9 billion) or employment insurance ($19.3 billion).” At the provincial level, Ontario debt under the Liberal McGuinty and Wynne governments has increased by $117 billion since 2008, on top of the pre-existing debt of $170 billion. The Fraser Institute states, “Ontarians carry over five times more debt per person than Californians. Most municipal governments struggle to balance budgets. Municipal governments that balance their budgets deserve praise. Interest costs on accumulating debt exceed any depreciation of dollars in town coffers because of inflation. Town surplus funds in the bank would be collecting interest anyway. Families that chronically outspend their income go bankrupt. Likewise, bankruptcy can

7-storey condo will destroy heritage Re: Downtowns can’t exist in bubble if they want success, editorial Feb. 25: bit.ly/1KQTer6 Developer Bob Forrest’s plan to dump a seven-storey condominium in the heart of Newmarket’s downtown heritage conservation district will destroy one of Ontario’s finest historic panoramas. It is out of scale and completely out of place. The town no longer posts planning applications on its website, but if you want to see the plans and drawings, you can call the town at 905-953-5321 or email the planning department at planning@newmarket.ca

Gordon Prentice Newmarket

New building needed at Sharon Temple Re: Sharon Temple board considers new building for site, Feb. 18: bit.ly/1pmQWX2 More than 20 years ago, the Sharon Temple Museum Society commissioned a prestigious firm to develop a master plan for the site. One of its recommendations was to construct a visitor centre and interpretive building to take the pressure off the historical buildings and permit yearround site visits. It is time to implement that plan. The temple was not built for Sunday worship and was used 13 times a year for special services. Too much visitor traffic will destroy the building. I welcome an interpretive building to tell the story and accommodate the modern amenities that the site lacks.

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s luck would have it, last week I finally saw the movie Spotlight. My timing was perfect, as a few days later, I was pleased to see it win the Academy Awards’ top prize, the Oscar for movie of the year. But I was cheering for more than just the entertainment value of enjoying a good plot and strong character acting. Spotlight is a validation of investigative journalism and the key role media still plays in our modern communities and, indeed, the world. For those who haven’t seen it yet — it’s the true story of a team of investigative journalists at The Boston Globe who dug up the awful truth about sexual abuse by priests of boys and girls on an unbelievable scale — and the frightening lengths to which some in the highest reaches of the Catholic Church went to keep the abuse secret. I’m not spoiling the movie ending, as the facts have already been well publicized. The shame wasn’t confined to 113 priests in the Boston area, but spread its tentacles across the United States, in Canada, Australia and other countries. While my best friend in the darkened theatre no doubt reacted personally to the movie as a devoted Catholic, I reacted to it viscerally as a journalist. Yes, in these days when daily newspapers are closing, an Ontario TV station lays off half its staff just before Christmas, and headlines in all media trumpet that “print is dead” — I find it heartening that the Hollywood industry and moviegoers themselves, found Spotlight to be an important, watershed movie. One review for Spotlight stated that it deserved to be revered in the same league as Citizen Kane and All The President’s Men — reminding the world that dogged determination of reporters who are thwarted at every turn in efforts to uncover the truth should be celebrated for the causes they bring to light and the light they shine on dark secrets. And I’m proud to remind readers that journalists at your local community papers do the same. We are nowhere near dead and, in fact, our media group is thriving with remarkable success of our website, yorkregion.com Of course, we don’t have a separate investigative journalism “team” as the Boston Globe enjoyed, and we have no reporters at York Region Media Group named Woodward or Bernstein, but your community newspaper still fulfils a vital role in seeking the truth and trying to find out what readers need to know. On your behalf, a reporter attends town or city council meetings to find out what decisions politicians you elected have taken, and report on actions you, the taxpayers, sometimes disagree with. While our newsrooms don’t win Oscars, we do win our share of journalism awards. Just this month we learned that regional reporter Lisa Queen is a finalist for a provincial award for her threepart series Seniors and Boomers — outlining the contributions they make to society, the services they need to live out their retirement and the caregivers who provide support. That series has been named one of three considered for Best Feature News series through the Ontario Community News Association. Another reporter, Kim Zarzour, wrote a series of articles on Lyme disease and dangers that lurk in tiny infected ticks in our forests and the havoc they cause people who become infected. Her work is being considered for Best Investigative News story in Ontario. She also earned an award last year for best national news story. We’ll find out the outcome next month. So let’s celebrate all journalists for the work they do every day to shine a spotlight on truths we need to know. — Marney Beck is editor of the Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberal newspapers.

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emanding that a politician not be permitted to “block” harassing comments on his or her social media account is equivalent to insisting elected officials put up with incessant and pestering phone calls to their homes or knocks on their doors by fault-finders at all hours of the day or night. Such a request has no legal or obligatory merit, being that social media is not, will never and should never be a conventional form of communication between constituents and elected representatives. Politicians are not required to open or operate social media accounts; they do so at their leisure and use the outreach platform to connect with community volunteers, residents and non-profit groups and to post opinions on issues about which they are passionate; most do this in a professional and ethical manner. The issue of forbidding politicians from blocking “haters” — those who oppose everything you say and do — and their comments on social media was raised last week at the Town of Newmarket. A former council candidate requested the town rework its code of conduct to prevent politicians from censoring a resident’s ability to see everything they post on their privately operated Twitter accounts. It’s an outlandish and peculiar request since Twitter and other social media accounts and how they are operated have no bearing on the quality of the jobs politicians perform. It’s a personal right and choice to operate a social media account. Anyone, politician or not, has the fundamental right to block someone who goes on to his or her social media site to hurl personal attacks, throw around harassing comments and pelt the account owner with unsavoury accusations. Part of the resident’s deputation — which inferred blocking a person from a politician’s Twitter account goes against democracy — is utterly ridiculous. Democracy, in its simplest definition, is a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting via periodic elections. If you don’t like the job they do, you vote them out in four years. Yes, social media can be a powerful communication tool, but it is not how politicians inform mass constituents about the important decisions or legal matters of the town. That essential information can easily be accessed on municipal websites, on town advertisements in this newspaper and through notices at town offices, just to name a few. We all have a basic right to rid our lives of those who choose conflict, dissension and argumentative behaviour to communicate. To be subjected to unabating online bullying and public shaming can take a toll on a person’s life. People who take to social media to shame and ridicule others are commonly known as “trolls”. It doesn’t matter what the discussion, trolls want to take a message and turn it around to suit their onesided agendas. Despite what trolls think, they don’t have the right to log on to someone else’s account and spew hate and untruths. Trolls are easy to spot. To accomplish their objectives they use putdowns, name-calling and insults, post inaccurate facts, emotional rants and allege “scandal” on a person in hopes others will begin to believe their lies and become a hater, too. Several employees at this newspaper have been subjected to social media harassment through parody accounts, slanderous blogs, comments and untruths about their personalities and how they conduct their jobs, and falsehoods about this company and its motives. Bottom line is that whether you are a politician, journalist, taxpayer or business owner, no one has the right to attack you or to foist their unwelcome opinions on your social media account. To suggest otherwise is to be uninformed and, well, undemocratic.

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Young people had best watch what they post on social media, as future employers are watching. That’s the sobering message from My Life Online founders Blake Fly, who hails from Richmond Hill, and Dave Anderson, during a visit to York Region Feb. 29. It is becoming increasingly more important to create a positive profile of oneself on social media because potential employers frequently Google or search social media to find information beyond a potential hire’s submitted resume. The duo travels throughout North America to speak to students about constructing such a social media profile, using three questions before hitting the post button. They presented to York Catholic District School Board students at the Ed Tech Day event focused on showing 175 student leaders how to utilize technology such as coding, robotics, green screen movie-making, Google Draw, Read and Write and Lego Wedo, to maximize learning.

online as well as comments made on other posts. A user could quickly be labelled as a bully, unkind, risky behaviour participant and more just from social media posts. “These three questions seem small, but they are actually massive,” Fly added. Grade 5 Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School students Nancy Shnoudeh and Bridget Wodehouse were excited to attend the event at the school board headquarters in Aurora Feb. 29 because they feel technology makes learning easier and more fun. As for the keynote presentation, Nancy was surprised to find out employers are using Google to find out more about people applying for jobs, even for part-time positions. Despite being too young for a job at the moment, she will definitely be keeping this in mind when she posts in future. “I thought the whole presentation was pretty cool and (the presenters) were so energetic and upbeat,” Bridget said. “The three questions weren’t really anything I had heard about before, but I am going to start asking them before I post and tell my friends to do it, too.”

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“Our hope is that by the end of this session, you will be able to hand an employer a resume and say, ‘Go ahead and Google me’ with confidence,” Anderson said. “I think your generation hit the jackpot and this is the best generation to grow up in.” However, with the presence of social media comes more responsibility to become skilled critical thinkers, problem solvers and to develop the ability to filter through the endless information users face every day. There are three questions every social media user should ask him or herself before posting a picture, video or post. First, is it true? If the answer is no, don’t post, but if the answer is yes, ask, ‘Is it kind?’ Finally, determine if the post is really you. Anything posted online is there forever and is fair game for anyone to see, including potential employers. “We’re not saying this to freak you out, but rather to excite you,” Fly said. “You are already doing amazing things, so make that your focus. Make the most of every post.” This applies to how users treat others

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She also recalled the town’s 2010 master plan earmarking the property for a school and a park, which did not come to fruition, but maintains it should remain public land because not all seniors and families with young children can walk to a park further away in the 2C development area. While Mayor Geoff Dawe didn’t outright state if he was in support of keeping or selling the property, he did support the recommendations made by staff to not fully label the property as parkland due to its potential to support a number of land uses, including as part of a development proposal. “I think we should give staff the time to look at the parks and recreation master plan,” he said. “Goodness gracious, we took 17 years to come to a decision on what to do with the youth centre and finally looking at what to do with library square after 16 years. I’m interested in letting staff look at options that would benefit the whole community.” Council rejected staff’s recommendation and designated the entire block as parkland. Staff will report back with options for design and development by May 3, 2016.

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Smart Home Buyer Workshop - Aurora March 8, 9:30 a.m. RE/MAX Hallmark York Group Realty Ltd., 15004 Yonge St. in Aurora. Join us at this informative workshop in Aurora every second Tuesday. Learn important insights about buying a home. Free. Contact: Dennis Paradis, dennis@lovenewmarket.com, 905-235-4322.

Art at the manor 2015 Ongoing until March 31. Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge St. in Aurora. Fourth annual exhibit showcases pieces by local artists who are influenced by the world around them. Visit aurorahs.com to find out more. Features works by Claire D’Aurore, Deborah Campo and Christine Valentini. Contact: Erika, erika.mazanik@aurorahs.com, 905-727-8991.

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES A Benefit Performance March 8, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres. Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region Inc. is pleased to present two benefit performances of Eve Ensler’s award-winning The Vagina Monologues! Proceeds will go towards supporting Sandgate shelter and outreach services to women and children fleeing violence and abuse. Show contains mature content. Ages 18+ Adults only. Doors open & silent auction begins: 6 p.m. Performance: 8 p.m. Cost is $30 adults, $25 students. Contact: LLY@sandgate.ca, 905-251-4126.

The Art of Theatre: A Theatre Aurora Community as Curator Heritage Display Ongoing until March 30, various times. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. A Community as Curator Heritage Exhibition Behind every great show, is a team of great designers. Take a look at the designs behind the shows of recent Theatre Aurora productions, with artwork and designs from designers including Holly Williamson, Andrew Cleveland, and Resident Artist Thomas Dannenberg. Continuing through March 30 in the Apple Suites Gallery, Main Floor. Admission is at no charge. Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Shout Sister Choir York/Newmarket March 8, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. Choir always welcoming new members! Shout Sister! takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. They do not audition and they sing a fun variety of music from pop and Motown, to folk, to a touch of country and blues. Members learn from recorded tracks so they require no reading of music. The method is fresh and fun and we are a warm and welcoming community. You are welcome to attend a practice with no obligation and new members are welcome at any time. For more information about the choir, visit their website at www.shoutsisterchoir.ca. Contact: Oriole Claxton, members@shoutsisterchoir.ca.

Scout Display at the Elman Campbell Museum Ongoing until March 18. Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S in Newmarket. Scouting is being commemorated with the annual display at the Elman W. Campbell Museum. The display will be on view until March 18. Free Admission. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10a.m.- noon and 1 to 4p.m. Info: Beth Sinyard, Curator, elmanmuseum@rogers.com, 905-953-5314. BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER - HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY March 3, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Optimist Hall of Newmarket, 56 Forhan Dr. Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 221 Patriot asks you to donate bottles and cans to help send a cadet’s trip to France, for the 100th anniversary of Canada’s capture of Vimy Ridge. Drop off times: Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 905-895-3038 to arrange for a pickup. Info: www.eftours.ca/educational-tours, 221partiot-118carinthia.weebly. com, www.gofundme.com/cadetsvisitvimy or 647-893-3499. Theatre Aurora presents Sexy Laundry March 3-5, 8 p.m. Theatre Aurora,150 Henderson Drive. After 25 years of marriage, Alice and Henry have hit a physical plateau. Armed with a “Sex for Dummies” guidebook, Alice convinces Henry into a weekend of alone time. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Contact: tickets@theatreaurora.com, 905-727-3669, theatreaurora.com. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC March 3, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway N. March yourself into a blood donor clinic to #GiveLife! For many of us, March break = travel. If you are travelling outside North America consider this option: GIVE Before You GO! DYK? 1 in 2 Canadians will either need blood or know someone who will at some point in their lives. 1 in 2 people are eligible to donate, yet only 1 in 60 actually does. That means 4% of Canadians sustain the blood system for 100% of Canadians. We need you! Visit www.blood.ca to book online or download the GiveBlood app. Contact: elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283, www.blood.ca.

Tomorrow Bingo World Newmarket Gaming Centre March 4, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Bingo World Newmarket, 1230 Kerrisdale Blvd. Bingo World Newmarket has undergone a Charitable Bingo and Gaming transformation and is now offering new products and technologies - like electronic bingo, Tap Tix and more - delivering a new entertainment experience to you! Customers can kick back with friends in a welcoming, comfortable environment and have some fun! Come & have some fun, a bite to eat & participate in the electronic games of chance you love in your own community, all in support of 33 local non-profit organizations! Must be 18 years of age or older. Government- issued ID may be required. Contact: newmarket@bingoworld.ca, 905-836-4861. Aurora Winter Blues Festival Blues Bash Festival Kickoff March 5, 7 p.m. Highland Automotive Showroom, 15783 Yonge St. Come out for a jumpin’ evening of live music and fundraising featuring the Turbo Street Funk Band. Tickets are $50. Ticket prices include AWBF Youth in Music performance, live and silent auction, dancing, door prizes, live painting to the beat and some delicious food. Contact: awbf.ca

Reader Roland Pfeiffer sent us this Your Shot of a pair of mallards walking along Mulock Pond. Send us Your Shot. The ongoing theme is Nature & Wildlife. Email your high-quality jpegs to editor Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com for a chance to have your photo included in our online gallery and published in the newspaper.

This weekend Infant/Child CPR & First Aid Workshop 2-hour non-cert course March 5, 2 to 4 p.m. Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. Join Mommy Connections and ERT for an informative and interactive workshop for parents, family members and carevgivers. You will learn CPR for infant, toddler and adults as well as other important First Aid procedures for head injuries, seizures, allergic reactions, choking, anaphylactic shock, SIDS prevention, etc. Register by March 4. Info: Brenda Andrew, brendaa@Mommyconnections.ca, 647-518-3488. Superfood Powers! March 5, noon to 1 p.m. Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. Our Wellbeing Counsellor Nicole wants you to explore the world of Superfoods and learn what Superfoods are, the benefits of eating them and how to incorporate these extra healthy foods into your daily routine! Recipes and samples provided. *Registration is required* Contact: Nicole Ensoll, sby743wnsc@sobeys.com, 905-726-2530. Lego Club March 5, 2 to 3 p.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Ages 5+. Drop In. Get creative with Lego. Theme for month: City Scrapers. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492. Texas Hold’Em Charity Poker Tournament March 5, 4 to 11 p.m. Lion’s Hall, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Charity poker tournament in support of: The 4 Squares & a Roof Foundations and Devxchange International. Forty dollar buy-in to the prize pool; unlimited re-buys until first break; add-ons at first break. Pre-register by calling Adam at 705-291-0063 or emailing a.t.english@live.com. Contact: Tara Bailey, taralbailey@hotmail.com, 705-606-2588. York Chamber Ensemble - Bring Home Beethoven March 5, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church - Aurora, 79 Victoria St. The 2015-2016 Concert Season continues celebrating the Great Composers. Conducted by Tony Browning, this evening presents the Beethoven

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Next week Understanding Our Mind: a Buddhist perspective with Gen Kelsang Suma March 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. in Newmarket. This series of classes is a practical guide to understanding one’s mind. We will learn how to recognize and reduce painful ways of thinking and to replace these with meaningful and beneficial views. Although part of a series, each class is self-contained, and consists of guided meditation, a teaching and time for discussion. Cost: $10 per class or 5 classes for $40. Contact: Betty Whitehouse, epcjampaling@gmail.com, 705-733-5255. Bird Identification Workshop March 7, 7 to 9 p.m. Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. Birds of Aurora. Soon our migratory birds will be returning. Learn how to identify some of the birds by sound and by sight. What birds are coming to town, when can we expect them and how long will they stay? Call to register in advance. Contact: Lissa Dwyer, landtrust@oakridgesmoraine.org, 905-853-3171. Teen Advisory Board March 8, 7 to 8 p.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Volunteer to have a voice for teens and kids in the library to develop our services. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905 -826 - 6492.

LEARN Seminar Series March 10, 9 to 11 a.m. Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. The LEARN Seminar Series focuses on Maximizing Business Resources making the most of free resources available to your business. Every month the LEARN Seminar Series provides you with key information about a specific topic. Topics include: - 50 Ways to grow your marketing list - Growing your business with email and social media - Claiming your Google space - LinkedIn - Technology - Finding the sweet spot for your business. Contact: events@newmarketchamber.ca, 905-898-5900. Build Your Dream Retirement The Everest Way March 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aurora Public Library (Magna Room), 15145 Yonge St. Hear from an Everest climber and discover how to transition to your life’s next big adventure with professional guidance. Register by March 9. Contact: Alex Vieira, alex.vieira@rbc.com, 905-841-2580.

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CHATS - Caregiver Support Group March 9, 7 to 9 p.m. CHATS - Aurora Office, 240 Edward St., Suite 1. Are you caring for an aging parent, spouse, relative or friend? Take some time for you! - Take a break, get out and meet other caregivers with similar concerns - Share stories, strategies and strengths - Find new ways to cope with caregiver challenges - Learn about valuable community resources. Contact: Josie Capobianco, jcapobianco@chats.on.ca, 905-713-3373.

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Taste & Learn - Potatoes March 9, 7 to 8 p.m. Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. Taste & Learn is a FREE class series offered by Sobeys Dietitians. Each class is focused on a particular food (this month is potatoes). During the class, you will receive some background information about the food (eg. how to store it, how to cook it and information on the nutritional value). The dietitian will also prepare a recipe for everyone to taste! Contact Sobeys Dietitian Colleen to register. Contact: Colleen Miller, colleen.miller@sobeys.com, 905-726-2499.

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Knit One, Purl Two- Morning Coffee March 9, 9 to 11 a.m. Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 333 Davis Dr. in Newmarket. Feature: Unwind Yarn House Inspirational Speaker: Wendy Zimmerman Babysitting upon request. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for first-timers. Contact: Carol Ford, cdford2011@hotmail.com, 905-895-9312.

VPAN Three For The Show concert - Campbell/Afiara March 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres. featuring the formidable talents of clarinetist James Campbell and the Afiara String Quartet, joined by guitarist and composer Graham Campbell. This jazz/classical fusion ensemble brings a lush chamber sound to jazz, the infectious sounds of Brazilian chorus and newer works. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $10 for students. Contact: Judy Craig, art_judycraig@rogers.com, 905-895-8713.

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re you tired of your parents barking orders at you, nagging you and just generally interfering with your fun? If you’ve ever seen the movie Home Alone, you remember that the kid, Kevin, had the time of his life without his parents around and you probably wish that would happen to you — just without the criminals. If you want freedom and independence, pay attention to my advice — it’s very important — here’s what you need to do.

Step 1: Change your reputation For me, this is easy. I just have to be myself! For others it might be a little harder. For those of you who love homework and school, getting your parents to turn on you might be very challenging. This is because the kids who like schoolwork also probably do a lot around the house for their parents too — and that leads to a squeaky clean reputation. For kids like me, who are a bit on the lazy side, driving your parents nuts is a given. Step 2: Frustrate your parents The more frustrating you are to your parents, the greater the chances are that they will want to leave and take a break away from you. Once you’ve driven them crazy enough, most parents go on a kid-free vacation and that’s when you get the longest taste of freedom. That is your goal, to get them out of your space for the maximum amount of time. During your break you won’t have to do any work, just relax. Step 3: Do little things parents hate To start, rarely listen to any rules. Next you must ignore any requests from your parents. You must always be finding a way to do something that they hate, but remember to stop right before you cross the line and your parents go insane. For me, it’s rarely brushing my teeth, never wearing socks, getting in

Wyatt Savage A kid’s point of view arguments with my brothers, playing rough basement hockey, eating yogurt with a fork and more! Use your imagination and get creative. Everyone has different things that they do to drive their parents insane. And don’t feel badly about all this — they did the same thing to their parents! Trust me. If you have never driven them nuts and you don’t know how to get started, try a few things until one of them works. You’ll know it’s working when they speed walk toward you with a red face, yelling. After a while, they’ll be booking that trip without you and you’ll know you have succeeded! So take my advice and get the break you deserve! Unless, of course, your grandparents are babysitting! — Aurora student Wyatt Savage is a 12-year old living with his parents, two annoying little brothers, a cat and a dog. He is in the 7th grade where his favourite subjects are going home and gym. Writing and driving his parents nuts are two of his favourite passions. He is the author of two mini-novels, 99 Keys (2012) and Vacation (2016). Wyatt will write a monthly column for The Banner.

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make or break your robot.” The team has two upcoming regional tournaments, one in Oshawa and the other in Windsor, where its robot will be ranked on how well it completes specific tasks such as driving over uneven terrain, shooting a basketball and completing a chin up. If the team places in any of those, it will be heading to the world championships in St. Louis, Mo. Drektraan has been with the club for four years. Having raced hobby grade remote cars, he joined the school’s robotic club thinking it was just another thing for him to drive. He quickly found out he couldn’t have been more wrong. “I was surprised at how much work and effort goes into this process,” he said. “Sometimes, we are at school until 9 p.m. working away on the robot.” At first, the amount of work involved made him question his decision to join the club, but soon he made friends and began learning to design, program and drive the robot, which hooked him for good. “There is something really satisfying about watching something you created drive over an obstacle and come out OK on

the other side,” he said. “Robotics competitions are just as competitive as any sport tournament and give you a great sense of accomplishment.” The interest in robotics was so strong among the club, which includes members from other area high schools, that the school offered a credit course in robotics for the first time this year. Students apply physics, math and other skills through the program. YRP Const. Stephen McKenzie stood in awe of the talent and skill the high school students had during the demonstration of the robot they built from scratch. “When I was in shop class, I was happy just to use a blow torch,” he joked. “But these kids are young and they are creating the technology that could be used in the future.” He first came across the club at a local home show he was attending with his family and thought it would be great to donate the decommissioned robot the force has since replaced with updated technology. Robots are used by officers where it is too risky to send a human to complete a task. This robot has been used for a variety of tasks, including bomb disposal, retrieval and even looking around corners with a camera before officers enter an area.

Last chance to nominate volunteers Leisure complex hosts Job Fair for community recognition awards Local youths looking for part-time This is your last chance to nominate volunteers for the 2016 community recognition awards. If you know an individual, corporation or business that has given time for the benefit of others, gone the extra mile in supporting the community and made Aurora a better place to live, you have until March 4 to submit a nomination. The awards will honour recipients at a special ceremony. Download a nomination form at aurora. ca/CRA or pick up a copy at any town facility reception desk.

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Police complaints may be going up in York Region — 30 per cent in the past year — but that certainly didn’t help the Ontario government attract residents to a community meeting intended to create a new blueprint for effective policing. Few, if any, of the 50-odd people who turned up were ordinary citizens hoping to express feeling or concerns about policing in the region or province. Instead, most, if not all, were “community stakeholders”, including representatives from policing groups, community associations and other public organizations, according to Markham’s Josie Rose.

‘It would have been nice if they had of taken into account how important it would be to get minority voices out or the youth, for that matter’ “I don’t know if it was the way (the government) promoted it or where it was held, but there were no actual people from the community present,” said Rose, a mental health counsellor working throughout the region. “That’s odd because I know people have a lot to say about policing and the police were there, ready to listen.” She guessed the attendance issues might have surrounded the venue choice, Newmarket’s Royal Canadian Legion, located in the north of the region, far away from the populous and more diverse south. “It would have been nice if they had of taken into account how important it would be to get minority voices out or the youth, for that matter,” she said.

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im Green first noticed something was wrong about eight years ago when he had trouble signing paperwork for his job as a store clerk. His hand would lift off the page and he had to keep pushing it down. Then aged 41, his health began to deteriorate rapidly. His wife, Kim Pape-Green, who is deaf and reads lips, had trouble understanding him as he struggled to speak clearly. “From there and over seven-plus years, I have been going from doctor to doctor to doctor,” Green, a Newmarket married father of three, said. “Basically, the doctors said, ‘We can tell something is wrong, but we don’t know what’. One doctor said, ‘There is something wrong with you, but damned if I know’.” Green could no longer work. That left him fighting for disability benefits, for which he was initially denied because nobody knew what was wrong with him.

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Eldest daughter, Kendra, and son, Michael, moved back home to help support the family. Finally, last November, Green was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition called Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD). There are a number of debilitating symptoms, including impaired muscle co-ordination, a staggering manner of walking, slurred speech and organ failure. The cause of the disease, which usually strikes in middle age, is unknown. Green is one of only seven known patients with the condition in Canada and one of only about 500 diagnosed worldwide since 1930. As they continue to face the misery of his disease, Green and his family are applauding a private member’s motion by Progressive Conservative Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris coming before the legislature at Queen’s Park today. Harris’s motion calls for a select committee to be established to look at better diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases, also called orphan diseases, which affect one in 12 Ontario residents. If his motion is implemented, the select committee would look at a number of issues surrounding rare diseases, such as training medical professionals to effectively diagnose and treat patients, a provincial research and drug development strategy, a compassionate review policy, the need for a committed fund-

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Tim Green and his wife, Kim Pape-Green, have struggled to get treatment for his Erdheim-Chester disease.

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More public consultation on strategy to come: MPP York Regional Police Insp. Paulo DaSilva speaks during the Strategy for a Safer Ontario community meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion in Newmarket.

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From page B1.

The event was held as part of Strategy for a Safer Ontario, a series of public consultations around the province to create “effective, sustainable and community-based policing”. Events are being held in the lead up to new police legislation, which is to be introduced by the government this year. It would be safe to assume those in attendance might have expected a number of highly publicized issues in policing to be debated, such as police carding, the Sammy Yatim shooting, police funding or the public’s falling trust in police forces across North America. In 2015, a total of 150 public complaints were made against York Regional Police officers, a significant rise from 2014. Those complaints included 40 per cent relating to police procedure, 23 per cent relating to verbal abuse, 11 per cent relating to physical assault and 11 per cent relating to misuse of authority. Although the meeting landed with a thud, Rose ensured there was important discussion

around the police interacting with people with mental health issues. “They’re hiring a lot of social workers,” said the member of the Newmarket Community Police Board. “I am seeing the engagement happen. I think they are understanding there is a need to partner up with the mental health community and mechanisms are being put into place.” Some of those include the community services division hiring social workers to help in their dealings with people with mental health issues, she said. Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard said the legislation will be part of a five-year review and agreed that modern-day policing is witnessing plenty of issues “come to the fore” and, despite the turnout, he said any discussion about the issues is positive. “Any time you get people together to talk about a common issue, it’s beneficial,” he said, noting the event was just part one in the public consultation process. Neither the police nor the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to requests for comment.

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Former Iranian prisoner to speak at women’s conference An author who spent more than two years in Iran’s Evin political prison, will be a guest speaker at an International Women’s Day event in Richmond Hill March 7. Hosted by the Women’s Centre of York Region, the conference will feature Marina Nemat, who was arrested at the age of 16 in Tehran following the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Nemat, who said she was tortured and came close to being executed, came to Canada in 1991. She shared her story in her book, Prisoner of Tehran, published in 2007. That same year, she received the inaugural Human Dignity Award from the European Parliament. Nemat was also honoured with the Morris Abram Human Rights Award from UN Watch

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ECD Diagnosis welcome news after battling mystery ailment: Green From page B1.

ing envelope, a program to fund equipment, a respite care program and funding supports for families and caregivers. ”There is something in the system that is not there to support these people,” Harris said. “It’s awful. You wouldn’t believe the stories sometimes.” Green is one of those stories. He has suffered from severe balance and muscle co-ordination problems, slurred speech and a brain lesion that has affected the right side of his body. He has also struggled with masses found in his head, near his eye, in his shoulder blades, behind his stomach and around his kidneys and bladder. Four years ago, he had to have part of his spine fused in his neck. As bad as it was, his eventual diagnosis was welcome news. “That was such a relief, actually. I don’t want anybody thinking that I was upset about knowing this. I was so happy, thrilled, whatever positive adjective you want to add in,” he said. “I almost hugged the doctor; I think I did.”

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With so little known about ErdheimChester, Pape-Green, who works two jobs, did extensive research about the disease. “We had to go through hoops and hoops and hoops and ladders just to find out who to go to,” Green said. “What’s really scary is when you go to a doctor and you have to tell them what the hay ECD is.” Meanwhile, Green, who has been taking over-the-counter pills for pain, has now been approved for a medication used for cancer patients, as there are no drugs specifically available for his very rare disease. If he gets the same dosage as a cancer patient, the cost is $12,108 for a month’s supply. The family’s insurance will cover the cost, although the family had feared it would have to pay upfront and be reimbursed, a financial burden after struggling for years with Green’s worsening illness. They had even planned on using money set aside for Kendra’s wedding this year to pay for the first month of medication. The family, now hoping to have their home adapted to make it more accessible for Green, will still have to pay up front for other medications. Harris has heard many similar tragic

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At first glance, it is a matchup of teams in two distinctly different places. The Trenton Golden Hawks, runawayand-hide winners in the OJHL’s North East Conference, against the Newmarket Hurricanes, who squeezed into the playoffs when the Stouffville Spirit failed to close the deal on a late-season rally for the final playoff berth. The Golden Hawks were winners of the overall regular season title with a 92-point season, 14 better than the Georgetown Raiders and 18 better than their nearest North East rival, the Kingston Voyageurs. Where it matters for the upcoming series — compared to the Hurricanes — the gap was a whopping 37 points. Even so, all that added up to 0-0 when the teams faced off last night in Trenton to start a best-ofseven conference quarterfinal series. “We’ve played them well this year,” said forward Jonathan Colley, the lone 20-yearold on the Hurricanes’ roster. “It’ll be tough to win in their rink, so we want to go in there and shut them and their crowd down. “They’re a big team and we might be faster and a little more skilled, so we’ll have to match their compete level every shift.” The teams entered the playoffs on entirely different trends. The Golden Hawks had won seven straight games before dropping a 3-0 verdict Saturday night to the Aurora Tigers. The Hurricanes were winless in their final seven matches, but pulled out enough overtime points along the way to stave off Stouffville’s late push. “You never want to be the eighth team going up against the best team in Canada, but that’s where we are,” said Hurricanes head coach Brett Punchard, who, like many of his players, is making his playoff debut at the junior level. “We’ve got to play our game and get some saves. Any team would have their work cut out.” Punchard can only downplay the age and experience factor that exists between the teams. Trenton has the maximum quota allowed for 20-year-olds. “I think our guys are too young to even realize it,” said Punchard, who will try to match strategies with veteran bench boss Jerome Dupont. “They just want to play.”

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It is the third and final junior A career playoff series for Colley, who will attend Buffalo State College next season. “Every time we’ve been the lower seed,” said Colley. “This is my last kick at the can, so I want to go out on a high note. Trenton is likely feeling pretty confident, probably looking ahead to being in the Dudley Hewitt Cup or even the Royal Bank Cup. If we can slow them down a little, it would be an accomplishment for this organization.” In the regular season, the teams behaved like anything but a one-eight matchup. Although the Golden Hawks claimed six points from four games, the Hurricanes did win once and managed a tie for three points total. Only one of the four games had a spread of more than one goal. Backed by February goalie of the month Daniel Urbani, the Golden Hawks present the top team defence in the league, with just 102 goals surrendered during the 54-game schedule. Offensively, it is a balanced attack that scored 193 goals to sit not far off the leaders in the North East Conference and is paced by Danny Hanlon’s 60 points, including 21 goals. That’s good for a tie for 16th in leaguewide scoring. However, Mitch Emerson and Hunter Fargey averaged more than a point per game. The Hurricanes counter with an offense led by Todd Winder (54 points) and Mark Rozanov, whose 32 goals among 50 points were best on the team. The series brings back a pair of former Hurricanes now toiling with the Golden Hawks in former captain Curtis Harvey, traded earlier this season for Owen Ramsay, and defenceman Nick Boddy, who played last season for Newmarket before returning to the Golden Hawks.

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The Aurora Tigers have to figure they are due to for some puck luck against the Wellington Dukes. If so, the time is now, since the teams launch a best-of-seven North East Conference quarter-final playoff series Friday night in Wellington. A four-versus-five matchup, the series holds potential as perhaps the conference’s most intriguing matchup. At first glance, the Tigers would seem to be in deep against the Dukes, despite the fact a fight for fourth place between the teams went to the second-last night of the regular season. Aside from a single point garnered from an early season overtime loss, the Tigers took little positive from four games, most recently enduring a 6-1 thumping on Valentine’s Day in Wellington. In fact, Aurora scored only five goals in the four games and needs to look nowhere beyond the regular season series as the determining factor in the final standing of the two teams. Yet the post-season brings a fresh slate. “I think everyone knows playoffs will be a grind, but it’s when you step it up and make a name for yourself,” said Tigers captain Daniel Mantenuto, who was second in scoring for the Tigers with 46 points, including 21 goals. The Tigers may view Saturday’s 3-0 win over the league-leading Trenton Golden Hawks in their regular season finale as a confidence booster. Normally, a meaningless game in the standings on the final night can send mixed signals. When it’s played against the Golden Hawks and head coach Jerome Dupont, well, that alone alters that discussion. “I think our hard work is paying off and we’re getting a few bounces,” offered Tigers

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head coach Thomas Milne earlier this week. “The good thing right now is that everybody resets and starts at zero and you have got to win four games. “The first round is where the upsets are and you try your best to get on a roll. I don’t think it is going to be a test of skill as much as a test of will to beat skill.” For the Tigers, the so-called second season couldn’t come soon enough when it comes to the Dukes. Aurora will have its hands full with league scoring leader Luc Brown. The 19-year-old, committed to NCAA Division I Union College, finished with 91 points, including 42 goals. Ben Sokay checked in at ninth league-wide with 64 points, including 34 goals, while Dylan Mascarin had 21 goals among 64 points. Drake Board, who, like Sokay, is destined for Niagara University on a scholarship, led the Tigers with 55 points, including a teamhigh 22 goals. The Tigers played in 32 one-goal games, winning 14. “The playoffs tighten up, but we know how to play in that kind of situation,” said Mantenuto. “It’s nothing new for us, so it’s not like we don’t know how to play it.”

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Rivals ignore Storm warnings at their own peril. In a final tuneup prior to provincial playdowns in April, the Aurora-based under-17 Storm Vortex outlasted the top-seeded Mississauga Pakmen girls’ under18 squad in five sets Sunday to capture top spot at an Ontario Volleyball Association Grand Prix tournament in Stratford. The Grand Prix format was established last season to bring together the top eight ranked teams in under-18 competition in the province for a two-day showcase-style tournament. The Vortex, which is ranked No. 1 in Ontario at the under-17 level, outlasted the Pakmen 22-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-20, 15-11 to capture the tournament. The win avenged a three-set loss to the same opponent during pool play Saturday. The tournament is a final competitive event prior to the OVA provincial championships in April and assured the Storm second seed for the under-18 tournament in Waterloo. It will compete at the under17 tournament as the No. 1 seed based on season performance. After finishing second in pool play, the Storm knocked off the U-17 rival Pakmen in the quarterfinal round and topped the Ottawa Mavericks in the semifinal, both in straight sets.

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As the seconds ticked down, it was a night pretty much like most of the others for the Union College Dutchwomen hockey program when their season concluded Feb. 20. Yet another in a season-long string of defeats, this time a 4-2 loss to the Princeton Tigers in Princeton, N.J., cemented a winless season for the school located in Schenectady, N.Y. Overall, the Dutchwomen finished the season winless in 34 games, managing just six ties along the way to finish dead last in the 12-team Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference standings. If there was one redeeming factor, though, it was the stellar play of freshman goaltender Melissa Black. The 18-year-old Newmarket resident had another busy night, making 50 saves in the final game loss, leaving her record at 0-26-4 for the season. If that last set of numbers seems like a stretch for praise, consider the

following: Black finished the regular season as the ECAC and NCAA leader for saves. In all, the graduate of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School stopped 1,111 of 1,193 shots she faced, the second highest save total in the Union women’s program’s history. For a team that didn’t win a game, her .931 save percentage is stellar. A 2.74 goals against average is rather spiffy, too. Unfortunately, neither is going to alter outcomes for a team that averages less than one goal scored per game and was outscored 104-25 on the season. “I go into games saying there’s nothing to lose,” said Black, who played last season for the Aurora Panthers in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League. “I just try to keep us in the game and hope for a few lucky bounces. “It was kind of a shock,” said Black, who had terrific numbers (1.70, .945) with a Panthers team that won 11 of 38 games in the PWHL a season earlier. “I’ve never had a season like that before, so it was kind of unexpected. I thought

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“It’s obviously a step up from where I was playing before in terms of quality,” said Black. “The shots at this level are so precise. I played way more than I would have expected. I get more into the game with that many shots.” With no returning netminder on the roster, Black won the No. 1 start-

ing role early and never gave it up. Still, with another crop of freshmen on the way, she knows her position will be challenged. “I always try to do better,” she said. “There’s always room for improvement.” If only she could score a few goals.

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ne of the perils of the pay-to-play junior hockey league era figured to be depth. In a concept where parents feel it is the right of their son to play regularly because they paid league and team fees, it is becoming more difficult for coaches and general managers to justify having three or four bodies around to serve as healthy scratches. Along with winning a series of series, one significant goal is to play more and be seen more by scouting eyes at next levels of hockey. That’s why you see fewer players — healthy scratches — in the stands during Junior A games this season. The problem is, of course, injuries and matchups make depth crucial to any team that expects to make any kind of run in the playoffs. Injuries, illness, fatigue, poor play – all are factors at playoff

time and teams with depth are better positioned to overcome these inevitable adversities. What many might neglect to grasp in their narrow view is the notion that players as members of contending teams and those which advance some distance into the playoffs are more likely to receive exposure to scouts and, therefore, opportunities to advance their careers to the next levels. The Aurora Tigers and Newmarket Hurricanes are no exception. The Tigers are running two players under the 23-player limit with just one healthy scratch in the stands on any given night. The Hurricanes have no extra bodies. Teams that go deep generally have bodies to fill in for the inevitability of injuries or for motivational purposes. It is a situation that begs the obvious question — how wellequipped are teams for winning championships?

earlier this week while others pointed to a failure by the Stouffville Spirit to capitalize on an open door. There’s no debating Newmarket skid-landed into the final playoff spot, sweating out a one-point lead for a few days before the Spirit eventually lost in its final game to the Markham Royals. “Everyone says we backdoored it in, but I don’t look at it that way,” said Punchard. “We did our thing by getting a point in a tie and they didn’t.” If you go by the reasoning that it is a 54-game race to compile as many points as possible, Punchard is bang on, even if the Hurricanes lost three straight to the Spirit during the stretch run.

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark No apologies from Punch Head coach Brett Punchard isn’t buying any suggestion the Newmarket Hurricanes fell into the final playoff spot for the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s North-East Conference. Not surprisingly, Punchard defended his team’s less-thangraceful entrance into the party

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Dusty Miller Landscaping We are seeking experienced individuals with a minimum of 3 years experience, to add to our successful team. Landscape Industry Certification is preferred. Positions are available in our MAINTENANCE, PLANTING and CONSTRUCTION divisions We offer horticultural education assistance, on site training, competitive wages, benefits, RRSP's and company uniforms. Must have a clean, valid drivers license (D license preferred). Please send your resume to: Dusty Miller Landscaping Ltd. 20491 Warden Avenue, Queensville, ON L0G 1R0 Fax: 905-478-1534 Email: dustymiller1@bellnet.ca www.dustymillerlandscaping.com

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$17-$20 per hour 30-35 hours a week Occasional heavy lifting.

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IS NOW HIRING FOR OUR MEAT DEPARTMENT We require full time and part time Meat Cutter and Clerks. Some experience required Please email or Fax resume to: 905-473-9241 Matt.miller@sobeys.com

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Saturday, March 5 10am-1pm 200 Davis Dr., Unit #11 Newmarket We are looking for:

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Must work well with others, have front end experience, be energetic, mature, responsible and available days, evenings and weekends. Experience in a supervisory role an asset. Also hiring cashiers. Please send resumes to donnag@ctas69.com no later than Monday March 14th.

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Workers wanted for Lumber Mill in Keswick. Stacking and sorting lumber and other duties. Good wages.

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Sleep Country Canada is hiring a FULL TIME Sales Associate in Newmarket! Exciting opportunity! Great compensation and benefits! Must have customer service and sales experience!

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Summit Golf and Country Club Seeking Facilities Manager

Oversees all mechanical and structural areas of the clubhouse and keeps the clubhouse functioning at top efficiency. Minimum 5 years' experience.

Please contact Ian Leggatt At ian@golfsummit.com

Cooks for new restaurant

Mnookmi is a new family orientated restaurant on the shores of Lake Simcoe. Please forward resumes to: suzanne.howes@georginaisland.com or 705-513-2534 Experience Required

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India Gate Restaurant, Newmarket requires 2 Ethnic Cooks (Indian Tandoor/Curry) on a permanent basis, 40 hrs/week @ $16/hr. Applicants must have 5 years of Indian restaurant/hotel experience of preparing North Indian dishes, banquet, buffetetc. Nodegree,certificateordiploma required. Must be able to read/speak English. Email resume to jobs@indiagate.ca

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked worked together together all all our our life. life. Even Even when when II bought bought the the farm farm in in 1976 1976 and and my my parents parents moved, moved, he he would would come come by by to to help help out,â&#x20AC;? out,â&#x20AC;? he said. he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was was still still active active with with farmfarmâ&#x20AC;&#x153;He ing, ing, probably probably until until he he was was close close to to 80 years years old.â&#x20AC;? old.â&#x20AC;? 80 â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked together all our Aside from dedicating time to time to life.Aside Evenfrom whendedicating I bought the farm the farm, farm, Hughes Hughes also also had had a a keen keen the in 1976 and my parents moved, interest in local and cominterest income local politics politics and comhe would by to help out,â&#x20AC;? munity service. munity he said. service. In Hughes became a In 1954, 1954, became a part part â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was Hughes still active with farmof the local school board, while of the local school ing, probably until board, he waswhile close to also maintaining the also maintaining the position position of of 80 years old.â&#x20AC;? reeve of West Gwillimbury and, reeve of West and,to Aside fromGwillimbury dedicating time shortly thereafter, deputy reeve. shortly thereafter, deputy the farm, Hughes also hadreeve. a keen In the midst of discovering In theinmidst discovering interest local of politics and comwhat other things what other things the the growgrowmunity service. ing community had to ingIn community hadbecame to offer, offer,a part 1954, Hughes Hughes eventually found Hughes eventually found himhimof the local school board, while self with the Bradford self intrigued intrigued withthe theposition Bradford also maintaining of Masonic Lodge and its long hisMasonic Lodge and its longand, hisreeve of West Gwillimbury tory. members saw tory. Many Many members saw Hughes Hughes shortly thereafter, deputy reeve. as leader and, in 1975, as a aIntrue true leader and, in 1975, he he the midst of discovering was as a for was designated designated as the a Master Master what other things grow-for one term. one term. ing community had to offer, In he his 50th In 2012, 2012, he received received hishim50th Hughes eventually found anniversary pin with the lodge. anniversary pin with the lodge. self intrigued with the Bradford The year, he The following following year, Masonic Lodge and itshe long hisswitched gears, serving a switched gears, serving a oneonetory. Many members saw Hughes year term as warden for Simcoe year termleader as warden for1975, Simcoe as a true and, in he County. County. was designated as a Master for Hughes also filled other posioneHughes term. also filled other positions throughout throughout Simcoe Simcoe County, tions In 2012, he received hisCounty, 50th including of the including chairperson chairperson of lodge. the anniversary pin with the Plowing March March in Barrie Barrie in in 1981 Plowing The followinginyear, he 1981 and as committee memand serving serving as a aserving committee memswitched gears, a oneber in 1985 after a tornado ripped ber interm 1985asafter a tornado ripped year warden for Simcoe through through the the Holland Holland Marsh, Marsh, offerofferCounty. ing his help to rebuild what had ingHughes his helpalso to rebuild whatposihad filled other tions throughout Simcoe County, including chairperson of the Plowing March in Barrie in 1981 and serving as a committee member in 1985 after a tornado ripped through the Holland Marsh, offering his help to rebuild what had

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Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24th, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with COPD. She was in her 87th year. Helen was born on May 21, 1929 in Toronto, Ontario to parents Alfred and Eliza Mandley. At last, she is reunited with her husband Robert James Burke (1970), and her daughter Carol Lynne (2009). She will be sadly missed by her daughter Barbara, and sons, Butch (Donna), Tom (Joann), Ed, Donald, and John (Leona). Helen was blessed with a large family which also included 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, who will always remember her waving goodbye at the window as you left her home. Helen had 14 brothers and sisters; Clarence, Joe, Ted, Ray, Ken, Fred, Gord, Hazel, Eileen, Edna, Elva, Jean, Betty and Shirley. Helen was from Toronto, then moved to Aurora where she was an employee at the Aurora High School, where she retired in 1995. She had many fond memories working there. Helen then moved to Barrie where spent her daughter Carol's last remaining years, together. Family and friends will be received at the STECKLEY-GOODHAM FUNERAL HOME, 30 Worsley Street, Barrie, on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 from 11 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 12pm. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Parkinson's Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.steckleygooderham.com RUMBLE, (Kay) Kathleen Aves

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side in the early hours of Friday February 19, 2016 in her 85th year at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket. Born in Swindon England on August 26, 1930, she immigrated to Canada with her family in 1946. Cherished and loving wife of Raymond Rumble for 65 years. Loving and devoted mother of Nancy (Douglas) K o o h t o w, a n d D a v i d ( Ly n n ) R u m b l e , a n d a l o v i n g grandmother to Matthew and Andrew Rumble. Survived by sister Mary (Russell) Burns and brother John (Marion) Luff. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Kathleen Luff. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Alexander Muir Retirement Residence, and especially the doctors and nurses at Southlake Hospital during her final days. At her request, cremation has already taken place, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to an organization or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com CRETNEY, Dale Heather Passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital on February 17th, 2016 at 70 years of age. Beloved mother of Scott and Shane and mother-in-law of Trish Markovic a n d Ta r a C r e t n e y. P r o u d grandmother of Lukas, Ali, Samantha, Dylan, Rachel and C a r t e r. S i s t e r o f C a r o l y n A r n o l d (Earl Arnold) and the late Bonar MacKenzie. Dear daughter of the l a t e Vi c t o r i a M a y a n d B o n a r S r. MacKenzie. Dale devoted most of her life to her family and was a dedicated and loving foster mother to dozens of children who passed through the family home over the years. She loved her gardens and was an incredible cook. Special thanks to the caring staff at Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and Saint Elizabeth Health Care. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket for visitation on Saturday, March 5th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service in the C h a p e l a t 11 : 3 0 a . m . I f d e s i r e d , memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolence at www.roadhouseandrose.com COOPER, Adrian Paul Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Newmarket, ON, with his wife Donna by his side. Left to mourn his loss are Denis (Darlene), Michael (Chimy), Mary, Karen (Mark), numerous family and friends. A private family service has been held. Donations to the Humane Society would be greatly appreciated. Memories, photos and condolences can be shared at www.morganfuneral.com

WILLIAMSON, Annie & Howard

In loving memory of our cherished Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma who passed away on March 4th, 2008 and our Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa who passed away on February 11th, 1971. Forever missed by John, Betty, Lindsay, Heather, Mike, Liam and Maddy.

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MOORE, Andrea Jennifer (nee Perry) Andrea Moore, known to friends as "Ang," passed away in Newmarket on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, aged 45, after a brave battle with cancer. Ang will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend Kyle, and their beautiful children Josiah and Madeleine. Ang was much loved by her parents John and Mary Perry, her brother Jason (Siobhain) and brother Steve (deceased). Ang's presence will continue to be felt as extended family and numerous friends carry her courageous spirit and contagious laughter to share with others. Visitation will be held at Grace Church, 221 Carlson Drive, Newmarket on March 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Ang's life will be held at Cedarview Community Church, 1000 Gorham Street, Newmarket on March 8, 2016 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an education fund online at http://www.gofundme.com/ - Maddy and Jo Education Fund. NELLER, Kyle - March 2nd, 2010 In Memory of Kyle You never really left us You are everywhere we are We look up to the Heavens You are smiling from a star You are smiling from a sun beam In our lives, you are still a part You never really left us You live within our hearts Forever in our hearts, Love Dad, Mom and Kelly

Lytle, Dorothy Isabella (nee Lloyd)

FORRESTER, Thomas Carlaw (Tom) and Christine Francis (Tina)

Passed away suddenly on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in her 81st year.

Suddenly passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Georgina on Monday, February 22, 2016. Both were in their 72nd year and long-time residents of Mt. Albert. Tom and Tina are survived by: d a u g h t e r s J e n n i f e r F o r r e s t e r, Robyn Hamilton (Ed), and Dawn (Matt) Klinker; sisters Hazel Forrester, Joan Barron (Mark), Cindy Winsser (Fred), and Betsy Randazzo (Joe); nephew Joshua Barron; and grandson Connor Dick, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. A celebration of Tom and Tina's lives will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 382, 31 Princess St., Mt. Albert on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In their memory, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Beloved wife of Gordon Lytle for 64 years. Loving mother of Judy and her husband Greg Kosowan, Gordon James and his wife Cathy and Christine and her partner Robert Johnson. Cherished gramma of Amanda and Rebecca Lytle. Dear sister of Donald Lloyd. Dot will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421 on Thursday, March 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Friday, March 4th from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Interment Aurora Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

Arrangements entrusted to Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Mt. Albert. MOUNT, David Jack

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the age of 69 at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Loving husband and best friend of Monica for 48 years. Cherished and loving father of Shelley Gross (Tim) and Tanya Mount (Chris). Much loved Pop Pop of Jordyn, Hayden, Evan (father Doug Gross) and Kate. Brother of Paul Mount (Cathi), sister Marilyn Carter (Dave) and brother-inlaw to Mary Anne Elliott (Brad). Fun uncle of Steven, Stacey, Cheryl, Mark and Paige. Dave was an avid golfer who will be remembered for his witty sense of humour and zest for life. Our warmest thanks to the staff in the CVICU for their beyond compassionate care. At Dave's request a cremation has taken place and a private service will be held in early spring. If desired, a memorial donation may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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