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Pavla Horsak holds up photos of her son David (right) and husband Zdenek (left) after a violent and chaotic interaction with York Regional Police at their York Region home.

No justice for family after 3-year court battle JEREMY GRIMALDI jgrimaldi@yrmg.com A father and son left bloodied and bruised following a violent interaction with police at their

York Region home, believe they have also been broken and battered by the justice system.

Zdenek Horsak and his son, David, say they not only spent thousands of dollars fighting al-

legations they assaulted police but then saw the charges unceremoniously dropped by The Crown 3-1/2 years into the matter.

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matriarch, said the family ended up having to sell the Oak Ridges home where they’d lived for almost 30 years, after arriving in

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New York Region storytelling program brings multicultural groups together KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com It sounded like "do you speak Turkish".

The older woman spoke mostly Farsi, and Englishspeaking Caryn Colman struggled to understand what she was saying.

Much miming and guessing later, the elder’s eyes lit up: Colman had figured it out.

"Oh, you want to know if I cook turkey!"

And so the idea was launched to gather, for the first time ever, two groups of isolated senior immigrants for a holiday feast like none other.

Amid dreidels and Christmas decor, Persian music and klezmer, the seniors noshed on foods from Russia, Iran and Canada, then danced long into the evening.

For the organizers, it was proof that their pilot project was onto something good.

There’s just something about food.

The aromas, the familiarity, the direct link to early memories - it touches something deep inside of us. It is that connection that is working magic at the Story Café.

The program was first launched through the York Region Food Network this fall, targeting isolated seniors from diverse cultures living in a York Region Housing complex.

Colman, a food educator and community activator, has spent the past two years working with elders. She and the network’s executive director, Joan Stonehocker, came up with the

idea of using food to document seniors’ life stories, practice English and build stronger connections to the community.

With help from an Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat community grant, they joined with Making Connections Storytelling York Region (CHATS, CIVICYork and York Region District School Board) to launch Story Café.

The project began with a simple flyer - "Tell, listen, cook and eat" - words the seniors could understand even if English was not a familiar language.

For those interested in Persian food and storytelling, the meetings would take place Tuesday afternoons, twice a month.

The Russian food/story sessions would be held Thursdays.

The idea proved surprisingly popular. Each week the seniors gathered around the table to share their memories as they snacked on food from their homeland.

At first, the groups met separately.

Colman brought ingredients to create a plate from Iran or Russia and as she prepared the food, the residents helped, advised, shared their stories and became friends.

Recipe chatter segued into life stories - a relative who was a good cook, a dinner date that ended in marriage. One woman, tasting a bowl of borscht, recalled childhood meals in Russia, how her family had so little food, they could only eat potato peels.

Another talked about her special serving platter, one of many cherished be-

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Above: Workshop facilitator Caryn Colman, standing, centre, joins a group of Russians telling their stories over Russian-style snacks and appetizers during Story Cafe, a program that brings together elderly, isolated newcomers to share life stories and family recipes. Right: Bruce Carmody and Roxanna Bhzadpor watch a video of Bhzadpor’s story about her childhood, part of Story Cafe that encourages memory-sharing over food. longings left behind when they fled strife-torn Iran.

Each new story brought laughter, tears, nods of understanding and applause.

And then, in late December, a request from the seniors that both groups join together, as one, for a multicultural holiday meal.

Everyone brought a potluck offering and the mingling and dancing stretched

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long into the evening.

"It was amazing, these two groups in the building who had never before come together," Colman said. "We discovered their similarities are bigger than their differences. The Persians are mostly refugees. The Russians fled during World War II. They are both culturally displaced and don’t have the language skills to

fully integrate into our system.

"Food smooths the way when language sets up roadblocks.

"When we sit around with a meal, we don’t always talk about food, but we share stories and it’s through those stories that we get to know one another.

It feels like we are mitigating loneliness."

In broken English, Tetyana Shatokhina struggles to express her gratitude.

"Life without language is like being blind."

Shatokhina explains that Story Café has brought her new life, giving her a reason to leave her apartment and share memories with others. "I need people.

Need activity. Without it, I’m dead. This, to me, is like breathing."

Professional storyteller Bruce Carmody has also joined the groups to share his techniques and impress upon the elders the importance of sharing memories.

"The stories we have when we are young live in us," he told them, through an interpreter. "But when we are gone, who will share them with future generations?"

Those stories are hidden in everyone, he explains later. "It’s just helping them, pulling the finger from the dike and they pour out."

In January, organizers introduced videotaping and translators to preserve the stories. They will record the stories to enable the elders to leave a lasting legacy.

Now, as the pilot project draws to a close next month, the organizers are looking for donors to extend the program to include other multicultural groups in other communities.

"These people have amazing stories. Like Holocaust survivors and veterans, once they’re gone, their stories will be gone," Colman says.

"Whatever else happens we have succeeded already in bridging cultures."

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COUNCIL Markham Council, Standing Committee and several Advisory and Sub-Committee meetings take place at the Markham Civic Centre and are open to the public.

Monday, March 6 9 a.m. - General Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 7 7 p.m. - Development Services Public Meeting Proclamations Epilepsy Awareness Month (March) International Women's Day (March 8) Pakistan National Day (March 23) Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness) (March 26) Contact the Clerk’s Office at 905.475.4744 for a complete listing of all meetings that residents are welcome to attend.

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Donald Cousens was more icon than mayor - a fixture in the Markham community.

The former Markham mayor and member of York Regional Council died Feb. 23 at Markham Stouffville Hospital.

"Don will be rememFormer mayor bered for his commitment Don Cousens to public service and genucept was conceived at an ine ability to lead change," international education York Regional chairperson symposium hosted in 2001 and CEO Wayne Emmerby the York Region District son said in a statement FriSchool Board. At that symday. "As one of the founposium, Cousens took on ding members of the Charthe challenge of hosting a acter Community Foundaforum about building cittion, his dedication and ies of character. belief that good character But Cousens did not makes a positive differwork on serious concepts, ence in building strong like building character all communities will live on." the time. It was pretty easy Cousens was 78. to tell when Cousens was He served as a mentor having fun, according to to Markham deputy mayor Heath.

Jack Heath.

"On occasion, he would "I am really going to say something which you miss Don," Heath said in an e-mail Friday.

"The would think was outrageous and then you wouldfirst Mayor I worked with glance over and he was he offered guidance and quietly chuckling at his leadership to me as a new joke", he said. councillor when I came on Heath also recalls how council in 1997. A super Cousens was constantly guy, always working to betcounting votes on importer Markham". tant issues in council.

According to Heath, "When I sat next to him Cousen’s biggest contribufrom 2003 to 2006, he was altion was getting the IBM ways making little lists of research facility to relowho was for and against." cate to Markham on WarCousens represented den Avenue, south of Hwy. Markham and York Re7 in about 2000. gional council for 12 con"He negotiated with secutive years, from 1994 to IBM to ensure the facility 2006. would be located in Mark"Don Cousens was a reham. We were in competial force at the York Region tion with several places District School Board, the around the world," Heath Province of Ontario and said. here in Markham," said Having IBM in the comMarkham Mayor Frank munity meant jobs and Scarpitti. economic development.

An ordained PresbyteCousens also helped create rian minister, an officer of Markham District Energy, the Canadian Forces, CouHeath said. sens had also been an execCousens also played a utive at Honeywell Ltd., large part in creating York before entering politics in Region’s character com1972. munity concept. This con-

Cousens was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1981 and re-elected in 1985.

He was past chair of World Vision Canada and was involved in the founding of the York Technology Network, now known as TechConnex.

On June 1, 2006, Cousens announced that he would not seek re-election as mayor of Markham due to on-going health problems related to the need for a kidney transplant.

His first transplant was in August 2004; the second in October 2006.

While waiting for a donation in 2004, he spent several months on dialysis. When his kidney failed, he was back on dialysis for eight months.

But Cousens was thrilled when this issue began attracting more attention in Markham.

The town proclaimed April 18 to 25 as National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week.

Cousens was proud of the Don Cousens Public School because of his interest in education. "It’s an honour he took to heart, more than anyone knows," Cousens’ son Paul said.

Paul says he admired his father’s ability to maintain work-life balance, calling him "an amazing dad. He was so present and engaged," he said.

"Going to baseball games, Mary’s skating and playing cards. He had a neat balance. He didn’t miss a thing," Paul said.

He admires his father’s character, saying people have come up to him since his father died and talked to him about what an honest, stand-up guy his father was. Paul pointed out this is a tough reputation to attain in politics.

A book of condolences has been set up in his honour in the Great Hall of the Markham Civic Centre.

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The Markham Economist & Sun, published every Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 100 community publications across Ontario.

There’s a troubling trend taking place in the political discourse of late.

The news media is in the crosshairs and coming under increasing fire by those who would prefer to be the subject of propaganda instead of public scrutiny.

The latest salvo came Friday when U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a double whammy, with White House press secretary Sean Spicer barring a number of news agencies, including the New York Times and CNN, from the daily briefing and the commander-inchief himself again referring to the media as "the enemy of the American people" in a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

It’s an escalation of a campaign intended to sow distrust in the media that’s been ongoing since Trump’s election campaign, with Orwellian terms such as "alternative facts" and "fake news" now entering the lexicon.

A free press is an institution so integral to a functioning democracy that Thomas Jefferson is famously quoted as having said: "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." That’s among the reasons why many academics and experts have expressed concern with the Trump administration’s repeatedly adversarial stance toward the media with retired Navy Admiral William McRaven, leader of the 2011 operation that killed Osama bin Laden, calling it "the greatest threat to democracy in my lifetime" and Republican Senator John McCain cautioning that suppressing the press is "how dictators get started."

While the hostility toward the media is not as prevalent here in Canada, it’s becoming more common to see eerily similar rhetoric dotting the comments sections of news websites and social media feeds.

A big part of the news media’s role is holding elected officials, at all levels of government, to account for their actions and the decisions they make and to protect your right to know.

At the same time, we’re accountable for our coverage to you, the public.

It’s OK for politicians and the public to disagree with the manner in which a story is covered or offer additional information that can make the narrative more clear but there’s a massive difference between that and allegations of fabrication and deliberate falsehood.

By all means, don’t hesitate to critique and question news stories, we welcome it but let’s also be careful not to shoot the messenger.

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• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR • Angered by article on ’body rubber’ Re: Sale of sex laws need to change, says ’body rubber’, Feb. 16.

I’m angry about Jeremy Grimaldi’s story that gave a Vaughan prostitute a platform to promote an industry that exploits countless women and children throughout the GTA.I’ve studied the Canadian sex trade for the past decade, and helped many young people escape it’s exploitation.

People involved in prostitution are desperate to either escape it, or to justify the fast money and stigmatized lifestyle. There are good reasons that buying sex is illegal in Canada; and it’s anything but a victimless crime. The young women I work with suffer severe

mental health issues, drug addictions and chronic medical conditions from their sex trade involvement.

Onyx Ronin, the alter ego of the woman Mr. Grimaldi interviewed, suggests its right and fitting that men should be able to buy access to women’s bodies. Ronin calls it "selling intimacy" and would have us believe that she receives nothing but respect from her clients. In contrast, colleagues of mine who have been exploited in local massage parlours tell seemingly endless stories of violence, addictions and human trafficking.

Like Ronin, my friends staunchly defended prostitution, when they were trapped in it.

Only after distancing themselves from the exploitation, and beginning the healing process, were they able to speak about the

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abuse. Ronin’s attempt at advocacy for body rubbers is overshadowed by a bid for her own validation from law makers.

The story sends out a confusing message and ultimately affirms the men to indulge in an illegal industry that opposes Canadian values.

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’Dismayed’ by story on ’body rubber’ Re: Sale of sex laws need to change, says ’body rubber’, Feb. 16.

I was dismayed when I read your prominent article on sex trade workers. The picture of a young, attractive woman with university

credentials promoting the selling of sex for $80 to $300 an hour is essentially a fullpage ad for an industry which physically and emotionally destroys all those involved.

You later state that solicitation should not happen near schools; however, as a community newspaper that reaches readers across all age groups, including children, you did an excellent job in advertising sex as a lucrative career, even for those with university education.

Who is behind the decision to print such an article? At the core of our communities are strong families with healthy relationships. You would serve York Region better by focusing on subjects which sustain this core.

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Registration is now open for the camp, which runs March 13-17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Thornhill Community Centre Fireside Lounge.

The camp is for kids aged 6 to 8 and teaches them about animals through arts and crafts, games, interactive lessons, and hand-on experience.

"This is a great opportunity for children who dream of becoming a veterinarian to learn about animals in a safe, compassionate, fun and educational environment," said Hailey Osborne, co-ordinator, Markham Cat Adoption and Education Centre, operated by the Ontario SPCA. To register, visit markham.ontariospca.ca.

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As I’ve stepped into a larger role in the family business, my days have started earlier and earlier, but without fail my dad always beats me to work in the morning. He’ll sit in the first table at the café just munching on a bagel smothered in his favourite blueberry jam or a freshly-baked pina colada muffin. You’ll notice that throughout the day he never eats a full meal but is always nibbling on various odds and ends, whether it be a half sandwich, small bowl of whatever Chef Kulam is whipping up, little tub of napa salad, particularly voluptuous pieces of seasonal fruit, or whatever he fancies at the moment. As hard and long as he’s worked over the years, Evan has always taken the time to savour the flavours in the store. His epicurean passions and refusal to treat our products as mere commodities to be bought and sold are a big reason behind our success, and this week we’ve passed on some of his favourites for you to enjoy…

His first fave will come from the bakery, and it’s the Lemon Meringue Pie. What makes ours so special is that it’s totally made from scratch, starting with juicing fresh lemons and ending with the egg whites. These are worth the trip across town to get because there is no place that does this, period!

Reg. $14.99 each While we’re in the bakery messing around, we’re going to do a couple more items too. The first is our Butter Tarts. These are also made from the beginning, and shells are even formed with a press that Evan made himself in his workshop. I feel every family has their own recipe and preferences when it comes to making a buttertart, but I’d put my grandmother’s recipe up against any other one I’ve ever tasted! $7.99/6pk Also we’ll have Evan’s fave Pina Colada Muffin on sale. Loaded with diced fresh pineapple, coconut flakes and cream of coconut, these are super tasty. Don’t worry, these muffins are totally virgin, Evan only starts his days with rum when he’s on vacation. Reg. $2.59 And lastly (from the bakery at least) we’ll have a Double-Iced Lemon Loaf. When our normal lemon loaves come upstairs, Evan usually has Jeanette make one specially for him with an extra layer of lemon icing to ensure every bite is coated in lemony deliciousness. We’ll be serving our lemon loaves in this fashion this weekend so you can taste for yourself. Reg. $7.99 each

Next up, we’ll move to our other big kitchen downstairs where we make our frozen entrées. There we’ll be making one of the standards that got me through university, our Cream of Tomato Basil Soup Reg. $8.99. My chest freezer full of our frozen soups and entrees was the envy of all my friends. Nothing quite as convenient as thawing one of these on a stovetop after a long night at the bar library. I love this one in particular with a dash of hot sauce and a drizzle of balsamic on top to cut through the richness. We’ll also have our Chicken Bundles on special Reg. $21.99. I consider these to be one of our more underrated selections. They consist of boneless chicken thighs stuffed with an amazingly moist wild rice stuffing loaded with various nuts, raisins and herbs in a white wine sauce.

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Evan leaves for vacation on Saturday and had two very specific requests on what he wanted to have before he left.

On Friday he wanted his perennial Chinese take-out favourite, Lemon Chicken. We fry strips of chicken in a very light batter and toss them in our homemade zesty lemon sauce à la minute when you order, to ensure it’s as PER SERVING This done, we now head to Kulam’s kitchen…the first item will be one of our crispy as possible. original recipes from our first location, our famous Napa Cabbage Salad. We And on Saturday we’ll have another toss chopped napa cabbage with fried noodles, slivered almonds and toasted glorious deep-fried meal, Pub-Style sesame seeds in a sweet and salty Asian dressing. Evan usually Fish and Chips. We use halibut comes for a full liter of this (“No lid please, I’m going to eat because well, it’s the best white fish and this immediately!”) in the afternoon, to tide him over until /100g we make amazing fries from scratch. dinner is served. Featured at Served with Next up we’ll have our Cream of Green Pea Soup. When local peas are in homemade tartar season, we’re always sure to buy extra so we can make this sauce and malt year-round bursting with the intense flavour of summer. vinegar.

PER SERVING Reg. $8.99/900mL OFF Also, we’ll have Evan’s fave sandwich, We’re making another one of our specialties, Evan’s Smoked Black Cod. We the ever-so-simpledo our best to get all the bones, but you may find the odd yet-so-delicious one, just saying, but what you will find is fish that’s sublimely Salami & Provolone delicate with a longgggggggg, rich, subtle flavour that’s /100g Panini with pesto EACH ALL aching for an oaky chardonnay. Featured at aioli and roasted WEEKEND Next we’ll have our sliced Roast Beef from the deli. Cooked to a moist, tender peppers and it will be medium rare, this is perfect for sandwiches. However, both Evan and myself like it best cut slightly thicker on the slicer (ask for 2.5), served at room temperature sprinkled with coarse sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

OFF Reg. $4.99/100g Our salad dressing of the week is Evan’s Blue Cheese Dressing. Evan loves I’ve actually gone ahead and taken his wedge salads, which this is perfect for, alongside our bacon, but it goes Evan’s copy from last year… “I actually well with romaine as well. A perfect dip for raw vegetables have a few cheese faves, but my first or even on a sandwich with the aforementioned roast way back was Norwegian Jarlsberg beef, you’ll find this robust dressing to be ultra-versatile.

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Several mornings a week I try my best to pull myself out of bed and go to the produce terminal with Evan. It’s all I can do to stay awake at 2AM and I usually nap on the ride home. Evan usually takes a large container (often two) of Ju-Jubes (Reg. $14.99/bag) to snack on as he drives. He swears they’re more powerful than coffee. We’ll also have Wine Gums (Reg. $24.99/bag) in the same ginormous size. We source these direct from the UK, so you know OFF they’re the best!

Next we’ll have Nance’s Mustard. We sell a ton of different mustards, every flavour imaginable, some of them admittedly pricey, but OFF this steal at $2.99 is without a doubt my favourite!

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"We had to use our life savings to pay for legal fees to fight the charges," she said. "We hoped the trial judge would clear our names and find the officers acted without justification ... Instead, the Crown dropped the charges."

Now they’re hoping to recoup their losses by suing York Regional Police, Chief Eric Jolliffe and a number of the officers involved, for conspiracy to injure and malicious prosecution, among others.

It was after 9 p.m. on April 21, 2013, when police were called about a vehicle driving erratically.

When officers reached the licence plate’s corresponding address, they met David and attempted to ask him questions. David grew angry almost im-

mediately.

However, when two officers, Const. Mark Kowalchuk and Const. Melinda Finn approached him, Kowalchuk told the court he observed no signs of impairment. It was then and multiple times throughout the night that David told the officers to "get the f *** off my property".

Finn said David lunged at her, attempting to choke her, his hand making contact with the left side of her neck.

David denies this.

Zdenek arrived on the scene and also told the officers he wanted them off his property, explaining his son was not drunk, just tired and returning home from work, an assertion the family maintains.

At this point, David ran inside the house and locked himself in the upstairs bathroom. When officers tried to follow him, the temperature rose.

Kowalchuk would later describe what happened next as the "scariest night of his life." He called for backup about 90 seconds after arriving.

Four more officers, including Const. Earnest Carmichael, arrived at the home.

Police say Zdenek pushed one officer in the chest to keep him from moving farther into the home.

Zdenek denies this.

Kowalchuk and another officer took Zdenek, now 67, to the floor but couldn’t get his hands in cuffs until Carmichael kicked him in the head two or three times, according to his professional standards hearing.

The focus then shifted back to the David.

Pavla was begging officers to let her speak to her son to calm him down while he remained in the bathroom.

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However, officers insisted they needed to arrest David then and there.

"His behaviour didn’t seem rational ...," acting Sgt. Royce Ng testified during the Horsak’s trial.

"I don’t know what we’re dealing with here, I don’t know if he’s on drugs, if he has a weapon or a violent history."

In his testimony, Ng said the door was ordered opened by his superior 16 minutes after officers arrived on scene, explaining that, at this point, David lunged forward with a mix of "fear and anger" in his eyes.

David denies this.

It was at this point Ng shot David with a taser, suggesting he tasered him again in the meaty part of his thigh as a "distraction".

In the ensuing melee, David’s ribs and orbital bone were broken.

After his arrest, David

was not charged with impaired driving, the police suggesting there were no grounds to give him a breathalyzer. David’s cellphone, with which he’d used to take photographs of the incident with police, was later found in the toilet by the Horsaks. The family is unsure how it got there.

David and Zdenek were charged with assault and resisting arrest.

In October 2016, after 20 days of trial, the charges were dropped.

"We are disappointed and disheartened by the criminal justice system, which has taken everything from us without giving us justice in return," said Pavla. "We hope that justice will be served in the civil action."

David’s defence lawyer admitted that while his clients engaged in "rude behaviour," he said this was a "normal incident" that

"spiralled way out of control," laying the responsibility for that at the feet of the police.

"All of this could have been averted by trained officers, who knew how to deal with someone who is agitated," he said.

York Regional Police said the service won’t be commenting about a civil matter in the newspaper.

"This is a civil matter before the courts and we are not prepared to litigate it in the media," Const. Andy Pattenden said.

For his part in the incident, Carmichael pleaded guilty to assault and received a conditional discharge, 12 months probation and 100 hours of community service, according to the SIU. He was also demoted for nine months after being convicted of discreditable conduct in a York Regional Police professional standards hearing.

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l Friday, March 3 Yellow Brick House Gala WHEN: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Le Parc Banquet and Conference Centre, 8432 Leslie St., Markham CONTACT: 905-709-0900 COST: $200/ticket or $1,600/table The generous donations and corporate sponsorships received will go toward funding our four core program services.

Bale Folclorico Da Bahia WHEN: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: Flato Markham Theatre, 905-3057469, 305_show@markham.ca COST: Prime: $69; regular: $64; students: $15 Bale Folclorico Da Bahia will shake up your senses and sensibilities in this dazzling display of samba and capoeira (Afro-Brazil-

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Dr. E., Markham CONTACT: 905-513-7977 COST: This information session aims to provide general information about Ontario Family Law.Presented in English and Mandarin. l Thursday, March 9 Jeans ’n Classics ’Earth, Wind and Fire and The King of Pop’ WHEN: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. WHERE: Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham CONTACT: 905-305-7469 COST: Prime: $64, Regular: $64 Students: $15 By merging world-class rock musicians and symphonies, Jeans ’n Classics performs some of your best-loved Earth, Wind and Fire songs and Michael Jackson hits. l Saturday, March 11 George’s Railview Model Railway Club WHEN: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: George’s Model Railway Club, 550 Alden Rd., Suite 201, Markham CONTACT: Mike Clare, 416 668 1459, mike@theclares.ca COST: Single $10, family $20 March break open house.

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SOME THOUGHTS ON YOUR EXECUTOR One of the most important estate planning decisions you can make is the choosing of the executor who will look after your estate, when you pass away. Essentially, your executor is the person appointed to make sure that your will is properly carried out. For instance, among other things, your executor is responsible for arranging the burial, making any claims on behalf of the estate, paying legitimate debts and taxes of your estate and satisfying the gifts made in your will.

You should choose one or more persons well suited to the duties required. In making this choice, you should consider whether it is advantageous to select one executor, or several co-executors, as the case may be.

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Oscar-winner Barillaro went to high school in Markham TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com A Canadian animator who once attended high school in Markham reached Oscar gold Sunday night when Alan Barillaro won best animated short for his film, Piper.

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Falls, has also worked on some of Pixar’s biggest hits including A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc. and Wall-E. Piper was screened alongside Pixar’s feature-length hit Finding Dory throughout 2016 so plenty of people saw the short movie.

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The following are some points you should consider when contemplating the choice of your executor:

• If you are leaving the entire estate outright to your spouse, you may consider appointing your spouse as the sole executor, if you feel your spouse is capable of administering your estate.

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• If you do not think that your children will get along with each other after your death, you may decide not to appoint any of your children as executors. Instead, you might wish to choose a neutral person or financial institution.

• It is always a good idea to appoint one or more back up executors, in case your first executor has predeceased you, or if he or she is unwilling or unable to act.

• If you are appointing three or more co-executors, such as three of your adult children, you may consider inserting a majority clause in your will to allow two of the three to make a binding decision.

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I am a wills lawyer with the law firm of Fish and Associates, 7951 Yonge Street, Thornhill (Yonge and Royal Orchard). We are located in a turn of the century home with plenty of free parking. The atmosphere is relaxed and we speak in plain language.

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$ 99

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2

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13.21/kg

$ 99

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$

5

$ 99

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Per lb.

15.41/kg

99

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Per lb.

6.59/kg

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100% Chicken, Traditionally Raised

2

$ 99

SAVE $1.00

Per lb.

6.59/kg

Chicken Breast Cutlets

9

$ 99

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Per lb.

22.02/kg

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1

$ 99

Per 100g

1

$ 99

Per 100g

Vienna

Cracker Barrel

Corned Beef

Special Reserve Swiss Cheese

1

$ 49

Per 100g

• Hormone Free • Antibiotic Free • Vegetable Grain F • Air Chilled

3

$ 69 250g

½ PRICE

In Store Made, Hot And Ready To Eat

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$ 49

Per 100g

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$ 99

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$ 99

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$ 99

$1.20

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In Store Baked

Ace Bakery

Black Forest Rye Bread

Cookies

Braided Apple Strudels

Mini Baguette Crisps

Loaf

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: Mon. – Wed. 8 :00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Thurs. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sunday. 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Markham Rd.

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899

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Boneless Top Sirloin Grilling Medallions

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$

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Lefas

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22.02/kg

Espresso Coffee

Ground

$ 99

Trout Fillets

$ 99

Lavazza Rossa

Espresso Coffee

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22.02/kg

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69

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100% Pure Juice Blends

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500g

499

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Product of Italy Granaria

99¢ 150g

Grapeseed Oil

$

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414ml

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$ 99

3

$ 69

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Enjoy free March break fun SIMONE JOSEPH sjoseph@yrmg.com March break shouldn’t break your budget. Here are free activity ideas: 1) Cardboard toboggan races At Georgina’s The ROC on March 16. Check-in at 12:30 p.m. Races begin at 1:30 p.m. Everyone can bring decorated sleds and wear costumes. All ages welcome. Maximum three racers per sled. For more information, email eleisure@georgina.ca, call 905476-4301 ext. 2354 or visit www.georgina.ca.

2) Drop-in basketball On March 13, youth can visit the Angus Glen Community Centre and library from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Markham at 3990 Major MacKenzie Dr. E. Go to markham.ca for other March break activities.

3) Free Games and activities For ages five to 10 years old. On March 16 and 17,

Steve Somerville/Metroland

Elizabeth Prestwich of Glad Park Public School focuses and takes aim in the Grade 4 category during the Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Competition. from noon to 3 p.m. (dropin) at Newmarket’s Elman W. Campbell Museum. To preregister, call 905-9535314 or email elmanmuseum@rogers.com.

4) Free swim Enjoy these swims at select Vaughan pools. Go to Vaughan.ca for more information.

5) Rapunzel

This reinvention of the fairy tale is meant for children four years and older.

Children under age 11 must have adult accompaniment. Pick up your ticket at Richmond Hill’s Richvale Library circulation desk 15 minutes before the program starts. Call 905-8892847 for more info. March 14, from 2 to 3 p.m.

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133 DRAKEFIELD RD, MARKHAM

“PRESTIGIOUS MARKHAM VILLAGE” ONLY $748,000!!!

Rarely available bungalow backing 300 acre Conservation. Huge master b e d r o o m a d d i t i o n. Fu l l finished basement also has addition and in-law suite with kitchen & separate rear entrance. Total finished area approximately 3,500 sf. Great location - walk to high ranked Roy H. Crosby School, St. Patrick School, Markville Mall & transit.

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All-Star Realty Inc., Brokerage

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4 PM

ATTENTION DOWNSIZERS: CONDO LISTINGS COMING SOON! SWAN LAKE - Rare ground floor unit with private terrace facing greenspace and evergreens! Bright & sunny 2 br unit, 1127 square feet, 2 bedrms, 1.5 baths. Parking + locker. Call us for your sneak peek at these two great listings!

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JIM** & JANE* DOLPHIN 905-477-0011

SU OPEN N H 2- OU 4P SE M

4 WILLIAMS ST., MARKHAM, BERCZY VILLAGE

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Wow Prestigious Berzcy Village.

Premium Townhouse which Backs to Top Ranked Pierre Elliot Trudeau H.S. and Greenspace.

Quiet Family Neighbourhood.

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Bright and Open Floor Plan with 9ft Celings. Gleaming Hardwood Floors. Loads of Kitchen Cabinets w/Extended Uppers, Valance and Under Cab Lighting. Finished Bsmt w/ Large Recreation Room. Don’t Miss out on this Rare Opportunity Call Jim Dolphin Today!

$888,000

FABULOUS BOX GROVE COMMUNITY, RARELY FOUND BUNGALOW

MULAFFER SHANAWAZ Sales Representative

416.898.1463

Move-In Ready, Pride Of Ownership, Over 3500 sq ft Of Living Space.

Living Room W/Gas Fireplace, Hardwood Floors On Main And Laminate In Basement, High Ceiling And Oak Stairs, Chandeliers In Dining And Breakfast Area. Completely Finished Basement, Professionally Landscaped And Interlocking, W/O To Deck And Backyard Oasis.** Truly Comparable To No Other.

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416 460-9236 416 769-1616 Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

Sales Representative alsemgeest8@gmail.com

905.853.5955 Tor. 416.229.4835 Group Future Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

PREMIER WATERFRONT COMPLEX – IN COLLINGWOOD @ LIGHTHOUSE POINT Do you LOVE to SKI, BIKE, HIKE, SWIM, BOAT, PLAY TENNIS, & GOLF? • Collingwood Offers a four season Lifestyle • Are you ready to sell your Markham home and retire uporth?

• Are you looking for a 2nd residence to enjoy the cottage lifestyle Maint. Free?

• 3 BDRM/2 BATH open concept w/upper Loft, fully furnished Visit lhpcollingwood.ca to view PREMIUM AMENITIES Contact Karen Sweeney Directly – 416-802-5020

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938 CEDARPOINTE COURT

MLS #X3716184 $349,900

STEPS FROM MAIN STREET MARKHAM

DIXIE WHITE Sales Representative

O: 905.471.2000 D: 416.520.9323 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

2 Legal Beautifully Renovated Apartments in Townhome! Live in one & have the other help with the mortgage! Amazing Income if you rent out both - $2650/Mo! Both Apartments have Ensuite Laundry & 2 Bedrooms! Amazing Investment!

$599,900

For more pictures, go to www.dixiewhite.com

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30 ROSEHILL DRIVE, WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE Move in ready! Set within Musselmans Lake Community, walking distance to the Lake and minutes drive to Stouffville. This 3+1 bdrm sidesplit has been beautifully updated. Set on a large 90x100’ lot on a quiet cul de sac. Eat-in kitchen having look thru to Dining/Living Rm. and w/out to deck.

Balcony off spacious mstr. bdrm o/looks private backyard. Finished lower level with Rec. Room, above grade windows, gas f/ place, extra bdrm, den, laundry and 2-pc. bathroom. Don’t miss out....

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SPECTACULAR CUSTOM BUILT HOME LOCATED IN HISTORIC UNIONVILLE.

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39 RISEBROUGH CIRCUIT Large (3000 SQ FT) 3+2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, WEST MILLIKEN Bungalow with all finished basement (self-contained apartment).

Steps to Park, TTC and schools. View details, pictures and floor-plans at www.RandyYetman.com

Open HOuse sAT. & sun., MArcH 4 & 5 • 2:00-4:00 pM

$1,249,000 31 Eureka Street Over 5,500 SF of comfortable living space. Spacious and bright principal rooms.

Quality finishes, High ceilings, oak hrdwd floors thruout.

Chef’s kitchen o’looks Great Rm, 4+2 Bdrms, prof. fin.

Basement +++. Just steps to all Unionville amenities. Visit www.31eurekast.com and call for your private viewing!

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Det. (Link) 2-Storey Brick Home, Dbl. Gar. + storage, 3 Bdrms, Renov. Kit. + Baths, Open Concept Liv. w. Garden Wdw/Din. w/Gleamring Hdwd Flrs & w/o to Spectacular Private Garden & Interlock Patio & Gazebo, Cust. Patt. Conc. Fr. Walkway & Porch, Renov. Kit/Eating Area w/o to Side Deck & Gas Bbq, Cer. Foyer/ Dbl. Cl/Open Oak Staircase to Prof. Fin. Bsmt + Gorg. Cust. Gas Fp! built-Ins & Modern 3pc. Bath & Ldry Area, Cent. Air/ 6 Appl’s/Lots of Upgrades & “Move-In” Condition! Walk to Hi-Demand Schools, GO Train, Main St. Shops & Parks.

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Backing on Preston Lake

Cachet Woods Feature Listing

Lake Estates presents a stately manor with breathtaking lake views & private beach membership!

Luxuriously renovated with second-to-none finishes. Custom marble & stone work, hand carved woodwork ++ Master retreat w/ oversize spa-like ensuite & walk-out to private balcony. Entertainer’s delight finished lower level with cognac/cigar room & wine cellar.

6-car tandem garage+++

$5,788,000

Richmond Hill

Beautiful custom built 6 bedroom, all with ensuites and walk-in closets, 9 bathroom estate home, nestled on a 1 acre, private, ravine lot with peaceful natural surroundings, in prime Richmond Hill. Featuring approximately 10,000 square feet of luxury with a welcoming and inviting foyer, a spectacular centre hall layout with cathedral ceilings, coffered ceilings, crown mouldings, wainscotting, gourmet kitchen, a finished lower level with walk-up, 4-car garage, geothermal heating+++

OPEN HOUSES: 128 WHITE LOTUS CIRC., SAT AND SUN 2-4 Prestigious Cachet Woods presents this beautifully renovated family home on a premium pie shaped lot! This inviting home with endless curb appeal has been meticulously maintained by long term owners and boasts endless upgrades including fully renovated kitchen & bathrooms, gleaming hardwood floors, lush landscaping and much more! Don’t $1,688,800 wait, call the PB Team today for your private showing. with Offer Date

IVE EX CL US

This custom-built home with 8200 sq. ft. of luxurious living space is just steps to the lake. Featuring 4+1 bdrs all with ensuites, 10 ft+ main level ceilings, Downsview Kitchen, with Wolf, Sub-Zero & Miele appls, 5 fireplaces, master suite w/large walk-in custom closet, finished lower level with walkup, rec room, theatre room, exercise room, 3-car tandem garage+++

$3,958,800

Cachet Estates

Cachet Estates presents a modern-day castle on a hill on 1.2 acres with all the bells and whistles. Featuring elegance and superior craftsmanship, this home offers 9573 square feet (above-grade) of luxury with 5 +1 bdrs; 9 baths; 6 car-tandem garage; elevator; 2 main level kitchens; huge covered terrace w/built-in kitchen; finished bsmt with walk-out, family room, nanny’s quarters, exercise rm, theatre rm, huge mud room, heated floors+++ The list is endless!

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Oakville

Cachet Estates presents a luxurious 5 bedroom, 5 bath home backing on the ravine! Featuring all the bells and whistles, quality craftsmanship, beautiful upgrades; coffered ceilings throughout; 10 ft main & lower level ceilings, 9 ft 2nd level ceilings; loft; huge gourmet kitchen with pantry; finished lower level with rec room, wet bar, family room, and walk-out to amazing backyard with four sitting areas overlooking ravine; 3-car tandem garage+++

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Over 35 years of professional experience.

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Plumbing & Renovations

Low Hourly Rate

Complete Renovations & Service Specializing in bathrooms & basements

Commercial • Industrial • Residential

472-4845

905 Est. since 1979

905-294-5415 Bill Frechette

• Customer Satisfaction Always • Professionally Painted • Residential / Commercial • Interior / Exterior

Repair, Replace, Fix, Install, Unclog • Faucet • Clogged Drain • Toilet • Drywall • Closet door • Fence • Deck • Plumbing • Painting • Lighting • Leaking...more (Senior Discount)

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SEARS OUTLET

STORE CLOSING SALE ON NOW

SALE PRICED MERCHANDISE MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY. SAVINGS OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE PARTS & SERVICE OR SUNDRY MERCHANDISE, ITEMS WITH #195XXX & SEARS ‘VALUE’ PROGRAMS WITH PRICES ENDING IN .97. ALL MERCHANDISE SOLD “AS IS” AND ALL SALES FINAL. NO EXCHANGES, RETURNS OR ADJUSTMENTS ON PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MERCHANDISE; SAVINGS OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED. NO DEALERS; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE HOME DELIVERY. ALTHOUGH WE STRIVE FOR ACCURACY, UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS MAY OCCUR. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERROR. ‘REG.’, ‘WAS’ AND ‘SEARS SELLING PRICE’ REFER TO THE SEARS CATALOGUE OR RETAIL STORE PRICE CURRENT AT TIME OF MERCHANDISE RECEIPT. OFFERS VALID AT SEARS MARKHAM OUTLET STORE ONLY. ©SEARS CANADA INC., 2017. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

MARKHAM

SHOPS ON STEELES & 404

Monday to Friday 10 am - 9 pm Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

CATALOGUE SHOPPING 24 HOURS A DAY • 7 DAYS A WEEK 1-800-267-3277 WWW.SEARS.CA/OUTLET

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SALE PRICES IN EFFECT THURSDAY, MARCH 2 TO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN OUR AD OR WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. SALE DOES NOT APPLY TO PURCHASES MADE PRIOR TO MARCH 2

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(905) 642-6688

CONVENIENT SERVICE HOURS

1288 Millard Street (at Hwy 48), Stouffville, Ontario www.stouffvilletoyota.com

CONVENIENT SALES HOURS

Monday - Thursday ............. 7 am to 8 pm Friday .............................. 7 am to 6 pm Saturday ........................... 8 am to 4 pm

Monday - Thursday ............. 9 am to 9 pm Friday .............................. 9 am to 6 pm Saturday ........................... 9 am to 6 pm

*Limited time lease and finance offers available from Toyota financial services on approved credit,**0% on 2016 Venza, up to 60 month finance, Corolla, Corolla iM, Yaris HB, up to 48 months finance & lease. Rav4, Camry, up to 36 months, 39 months on lease. The payment on $20000 over 60 months at 0% is 333.33 and the C.O.B is $0 (O.A.C). Up to **$4000 cash rebate available on 2016 Venza 4 cyc A.W.D. $4000 in stock 2016 Tundra 4X4 models. $1500 rebate on 2017 Corolla CE ($1000 on all other Corolla) 5000 Aeroplan miles on 2016/2017 new models.

Please see Stouffville Toyota for more special and rebate offers. IM Corolla payment based on 6 speed model 0 down payment 20000 kms per year over 60 months (higher km’s available ), weekly payment plus HST. Offer’s end March 31st, 2017 or while supplies last.