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Cauliflower is one of those super foods of the month currently on everyone’s radar, packing quite a nutritional punch with vitamins, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and protein. But it also has some foodies raging over its high price — reaching more than $8 a head this month. Grocery stores are even offering cauliflower door crashers, with some stores slashing prices in half. But cauliflower is a summer and fall vegetable. The cauliflower bought today is from the United States, paid for in U.S. dollars. Coupled with the lowly loonie, the superfood cauliflower is actually the supervillan when it comes to your grocery bill. “That is just a fact,” said Candice Einstoss, York Region Public Health registered dietician. “Fresh produce costs less when in season.” In 2015, consumers saw food prices rise by about 4 per cent from 2014, with meat and fresh vegetables pushing prices upwards. Today, food prices are expected to continue to climb. According to the annual food price report published by the University of Guelph, food prices are expected to increase another 2 to 4 per cent this year. Pair that with the plummeting Canadian dollar, which now national experts are saying can drop to a new low of 59 cents compared to the American greenback. “The fall of the Canadian dollar definitely impacts prices,” said Pierre Desrochers, geography associate professor at the University of Toronto, who specializes in economics, the environment and food policy. Food prices have more to do with international trade and less to do with what produce is available. Food is paid for in U.S. funds and ordering takes place months in advance, even before the produce is ready, he added.

Fo o d i s the most regulated industry with the least amount of trade and importing opportunities, he said. “People get really emotional about food. Rice is a matter of national security. No country wants to rely on a foreign country for food,” he said. “Paying more for food is regressive and high food prices only penalizes poor people. You don’t have a choice not to eat.” Close to half of fruits and about threequarters of vegetables are imported from the U.S. Cauliflower is one of the top Canadian imports from south of the border, mostly from California, which was devastated by last year’s drought. “Climate change is a reoccurring issue,” Desrochers said. “The solution is to have more suppliers and more north-south trade.” By that, he means more trade with countries in the southern hemispheres, such as New Zealand, where the seasons are flipped making most foods available all year round. The majority of food costs stem from the processing stage, which includes the cost of labour. Sourcing food from countries where labour is cheaper will also help reduce the cost of food, Desrochers said. “Canadians want to work for Apple not

become apple pickers,” he said. “Moving off the farm allowed people to become brain surgeons and journalists, creating more wealth for the country as a whole.” But in the meantime, there are plenty of less expensive options at the grocery store. For starters, winter vegetables such as beets, cabbage, carrots and squash are more reasonably priced, Einstoss said. The key is to eat a variety of veggies, she added. “Each has its own unique set of nutrients,” she said. “There is no one superfood. It’s best to eat the rainbow, we say. All together, that’s your superfood. There is an array of colours at the grocery store – red peppers, green broccoli, orange carrots, yellow zucchini and purple cabbage. And when it comes to choosing between two similar coloured items, pick the darker one – and pick romaine lettuce over iceberg lettuce, Einstoss suggests. Spending less at the grocery store is about getting creative with ingredients, shopping wisely, checking flyers and making a list. Frozen vegetables are as nutritious, since they are picked at their peak and flash frozen. But the key with frozen veggies is to fast cook them, such as steaming them, since excessive cooking seaps away nutrients, Einstoss said. Another way to save money at the cash register is to shop the sale rack, especially for use in soups, stews or baking. “If it’s a little bruised, it’s OK,” she said. “Or if it’s for immediate use, like tonight or tomorrow’s dinner.” Also, with the price of food on the rise, it’s important to store veggies properly in the fridge to maximize shelf life and decrease food waste. For more food saving tips, visit york.ca/goodfood

Freezer foods: Wash produce first. These foods can be kept in the freezer for up to eight months. • Asparagus, blanch first • Bananas • Blueberries • Broccoli, blanch first • Carrots, blanch first • Cauliflower, blanch first • Green cabbage, blanch first • Strawberries • Garlic • Grapes • Mangoes • Peaches • Plums • Raspberries • Spinach, steam blanch first • Rhubarb • Mushrooms, can be frozen raw if using in soup or stews • Green or wax beans, blanch first • Corn on the cob, blanch first and can be kept up to two months in the freezer • Tomatoes, can freeze uncooked for up to three months if using in sauce or stew • Zucchini, can be kept in the freezer for up to 12 months. Winter foods: Ontario fruits and vegetables in season between December and March: • Apples: all year • Pears: August to December • Rhubarb: January to June • Beets: January to April then July to December • Cabbage: January to April then June to December • Carrots: Januray to May then July to December • Greenhouse cucumbers and lettuce: all year • Garlic: July to February • Leeks: August to February • Mushrooms: all year • Cooking onions: all year • Red onions: January to March then September to December • Parsnips: January to April then August to December

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COUNCIL Markham Council, Standing Committee and several Advisory and Sub-Committee meetings take place at the Civic Centre and are open to the public. Monday, January 25 9 a.m. Development Services Meeting 1 p.m. Council CANCELLED: Tuesday, January 26 7 p.m. Development Services Public Meeting Contact the Clerk’s Office at 905.475.4744 for a complete listing of all meetings that residents are welcome to attend, meeting agendas and live audio streaming for Council and Standing Committees.

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GOODWILL NOTICE Effective January 18, 2016, Goodwill closed its GTA donation locations. Markham and Thornhill Recycling Depots will now accept new and gently used items during regular hours of operation. Items donated will go to the Salvation Army. In addition to regular hours, Thornhill Recycling Depot will open Sundays from 8 a.m - 4 p.m for Goodwill donations only. For more info and hours of operation, visit markham.ca

2016 INTERIM TAX BILLS The City of Markham’s 2016 Interim Tax Bills have been mailed. Markham offers five easy and convenient payment options: • Online through your bank. • In person at your bank • By mail or in person at the Markham Civic Centre • Pre-authorized tax payment Standard Tax Payment Due Dates: • Instalment #1 – February 5, 2016 • Instalment #2 – March 7, 2016 Your Interim Tax Bill is the first of two tax bills you will receive this year. Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse the taxpayer from the responsibility of paying taxes nor the liability of any penalties or interest charged for late payment. If you did not receive your bill or if you have questions, contact Markham’s Tax Office. etax@markham.ca | markham.ca/etax | 905-477-5530

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Tuesday, February 23

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Opening ceremony with Mayor and Council Members | 10:30 a.m. Free skating | Mascots and family activities | Refreshments | 6:00 p.m. markham.ca/animalservices

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through the air I breathe ON YOUR MARK: F.H. Varley, Kate Wilson, Claire Scherzinger January 23 - May 8, 2016

Nominate an outstanding individual for the MACCA Community Appreciation Award.

Submission Deadline: February 5, 2016 Nominees must be of African/Caribbean heritage and have contributed to our community through their field of expertise in a way that brings honour to Markham and is recognizable beyond our community borders. To apply, call 905-946-9998, email maca1987@rogers.com or pick up a form at: Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., (Information Markham Desk)

Volunteers Needed! Community participation is a key part of building Markham’s future. Markham Boards/Committees provide advice to Council on their mandate. Get involved and play an active role in your community! Volunteer positions are currently available on the following Committees: • Advisory Committee on Accessibility • Achievement & Civic Recognition Committee • Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Committee • Historic Unionville Community Vision Committee • Main Street Markham Committee • RBC Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Committee • Seniors’ Hall of Fame Committee NEW application deadline: January 31, 2016 For more information and applications visit markham.ca or the Clerk’s Office (101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham).

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Perseverance has paid off after the province announced this week it will lower hospital parking rates. York Region resident John Hazlewood — along with other local citizens as the Fair Hospital Parking Charges advocacy group — has advocated, since 2011, for lower parking fees, through meetings with officials, municipal councils and provincial legislators. This week, NewmarketAurora MPP Chris Ballard announced at the Central LHIN office in Markham that, beginning Oct. 1, hospitals that charge more than $10 a day for parking must provide five-day, 10-day and 30-day passes that are 50-per-cent less than their daily rate, transferable between patients and caregivers, allow in-and-out privileges in a 24-hour period and valid for one year. “The ability to transfer parking passes between family members will go a long way toward helping families visit loved ones in hospital,” Hazlewood said. “We realize that a goal of zero parking charges is still a long way off, but we also realize the economic impact of this decision.”

Starting Oct. 1, hospitals will be required to offer more discounts for parking. “While the public, as a whole, benefits from these initiatives, it has always been our position that it shouldn’t fall on the shoulders of the poor, the elderly or their families in times of crisis to pay the rising prices they’ve encountered while parking at hospitals,” Hazlewood added. Not everyone is thrilled with the decision. Ontario Hospital Association chair Anthony Dale has indicated the change will create a $30-million shortfall of the $100 million collected through parking fees used to fund patient care, equipment and research, which are not funded by the province. However, Ballard points

Region hosts refugee info fair York Region invites residents and organizations interested in sponsoring Syrian arrivals to a refugee information fair Feb. 2 in Markham. Agencies will set up booths to provide details on their services and how they can help support the sponsorship efforts of residents. For those wanting to learn more, there will be two question-and-answer information sessions — at 6:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. — to discuss

out some hospitals are expected to make more money, since visitors will be more likely to use the parking lots instead of alternate parking venues and there will be no change in the daily fees collected. But he does admit there is a possibility that some hospitals may experience a drop in revenue. “Those who expect to experience a shortfall are being encouraged to work with their LHINs and monitor to see how it settles in the next two years,” Ballard added. “I don’t believe any of the facilities will fall short.” Markham Stouffville Hospital participated in the province’s consultations regarding parking fees and

believes this move is a good one, according to hospital President and CEO Jo-anne Marr. “We know, for some, the cost can be a burden and we have taken steps to address the issue,” she said. Currently, Markham Stouffville offers 30- and 120-use parking passes that provide parking at an 80 to 87-per-cent discount. Depending on the pass purchased, users pay $3.17 or $2.16, per use, with the discounts. “We are better than the 50 per cent proposed,” corporate services vice-president Elena Pacheco added.

“Typically, we are flexible if a patient comes to us.” The next step will be to begin a review of creating five-day and 10-day passes. However, the hospital plans to maintain prices it currently offers even though it exceeds the discounts laid out by the province. Newmarket’s Southlake Regional Health Centre echoed comments of its neighbouring York Region hospital, confirming it, too, currently offers discounted parking fees on a multi-use basis. In Ontario, 45 hospitals offer free parking, 54 charge $10 or less per day and 36

charge more than $10 per day. Southlake currently charges $20 for a daily parking pass, $37 for a seven- day pass and $100 for a monthly pass with all having in-andout privileges. Richmond Hill’s Mackenzie Health charges $19.50 for a daily parking pass, $41.50 for a weekly pass and $84 for a monthly pass also with inand-out privileges. The government is also directing hospitals not to raise daily parking rates for the next three years. For more about the organization, visit fairhospitalparkingcharges.org

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT DON MILLS CHANNEL FLOOD REDUCTION MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The City of Markham is undertaking an environmental assessment to determine the best means of reducing flooding along the Don Mills Channel. The study area is shown in the map below. The study will evaluate a range of alternatives to reduce flooding in the area.

the sponsorship process and the regional Welcome Centre supports in York for refugees. All current and prospective sponsors are welcome to connect with agencies helping to settle newcomers arriving in the region. The Syrian Refugee Information Fair is Feb. 2, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Markham North Welcome Centre, 8400 Woodbine Ave. in Markham. To participate and learn more, register at YorkWelcome.ca/refugees — Jonalyn Aguilar

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Intention to Designate a Property Ontario Heritage Act The Council of the City of Markham intends to designate the following property for reasons of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18, Part IV: William Mergen House, 10855 Kennedy Road, Markham, ON Any person may notify the City of Markham of their objection in writing, which shall include the reasons for their objection and all relevant facts, on or before 4:30 p.m. February 22, 2016, to be sent by registered mail or dropped off in person to: Attention: Judy Carroll: City of Markham - Clerk’s Department, 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, ON L3R 9W3 If a notice of objection is received, the Council of the City of Markham will refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing and a report. Further information regarding the proposed designation is available from the Clerk’s Department. Dated at Markham this 21st day of January, 2016, Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

The study is being conducted in accordance with Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. This Notice of Study Commencement is being issued to notify the public of the project and invite comment. To further facilitate public input, two Public Meetings will be held as part of the study. A public meeting will be held in 2016, and will be advertised in local newspapers and on the City’s website. If you have any questions or comments, require further information, or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact one of the following Study Team members: Robert Grech, P.Eng., City Project Manager, City of Markham, 8100 Warden Ave., Markham, ON L6G 1B4 905-477-7000 ext. 2357 | rgrech@markham.ca Mr. Steve Hollingworth, P.Eng., Consultant Project Manager, The Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd 8800 Dufferin Street, Suite 200, Vaughan, ON L4K 0C5 905.738.5700 ext. 359 | shollingworth@tmig.ca This notice issued January 21, 2016.

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Warm feelings for Out of the Cold

e may have a raccoon trying to get in the attic, warned my husband earlier this

week. That explains the loud expletive I heard from him in the bathroom one morning just at daylight, when he looked out the upstairs window and was surprised to see a large raccoon on our garage roof. Of course, seeing a raccoon in early morning or at dusk is no surprise to anyone in any of our communities in York Region, whether rural or urban. But against the backdrop of a higher than usual number of raccoons with rabies in the Hamilton area, the appearance of any masked garbage-can marauder is provoking more concern than usual. Especially for pet owners. We are part-time owners of two dogs. That is to say, when my daughter has a long shift at her job in Richmond Hill, and her partner is also at work all day, she sometimes brings their two dogs to our place for “dog sitting”. Between my husband, son and myself, there is usually someone at home to let them out and provide food and affection (in that order) while their real owners are making money to pay for dog food and other life essentials. But whenever I let them out into our back yard after dark, I am very wary. Especially if they start barking more than usual. If they should tangle with a raccoon — or the skunk my neighbour and I both smelled recently — there could be a real health risk to the dogs and to us of rabies. As of Jan. 6, 12 cases of rabies in raccoons have been found in the Hamilton area, despite the fact that through an impressive vaccine program, rabies had nearly been eradicated in Ontario. We all know that rabies is a deadly viral disease, spread by bites and saliva of an infected animal, commonly bats and lately, raccoons. And many of us know that rabies is most often transmit-

Marney Beck ted to humans through dogs or even cats who have had encounters with infected wildlife. But did you know there are two kinds of rabies: dumb rabies and furious rabies? The dumb form leads to wild animals being unusually friendly or less fearful of humans, and being depressed or hiding in isolated places (hopefully not in my roof). The furious variety makes the animal more excited or aggressive. So while we have no proof rabies is in York Region, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Ontario’s 36 public health units remind us it’s more important than ever to ensure our pets are vaccinated against rabies. Not only is it smart protection for your pets and for you, it’s the law. The other suggestions from the experts are harder to follow: “always supervise pets when outside in the yard, feed pets indoors and keep your distance from wildlife”. But how many of us open the back door to a fenced yard, as I do, to let pets out? When it’s dark, even when I turn on the back porch light, it’s extremely difficult to make out two black dogs and what they are or are not doing. My daughter now lives on a fenced acre of land in a rural area. I can only imagine how much higher the potential is for the two dogs to have an unfriendly meeting with a raccoon. Vaccinated though they are, I don’t think I’ll be welcoming their doggie licks and kisses as much the next time they visit.

A huge shout out to the leadership of both Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold and The Bridge Markham Community Church for the recent support of the Out Of The Cold program. I have been involved in the local Out Of The Cold program operating at the Bridge on Monday nights. Being involved and seeing firsthand: the passion, the energy, the caring, the community support, the donations, the food, the heart, the spirit, the thoughts and prayers was a truly a remarkable experience. Seeing this unselfish group of people work together to serve our guests and doing everything in their power to create positive experience, while being all-inclusive was humbling. The shared experiences and stories made an impression on me, which will not be soon forgotten. Seeing unrelated people coming together as a community, touched me and

makes me proud to be part of this community. They truly care about our community and want to have a positive impact. My dream is these programs become redundant and go away, but until then, as long as they are necessary, keep up the great work.

Gerry B. Fitzsimmons MARKHAM

Tax hike needed to pay salaries Re: Tax freeze would be more appropriate, letter to the editor, Jan. 14. I would like to partially answer M. Ladha’s question ‘Why is the property tax going up every year?’ in his response to Mayor Scarpitti’s Jan. 7 column, ‘Outstanding year of achievements for Markham’. Our taxes must steadily increase, in part, so that Mayor Scarpitti’s salary can be among the highest mayors’ salaries in Canada. According to some sources, it already is.

Derrick Junji MARKHAM

We must change our views on food Re: Queen’s makes food safety changes after Thornhill student’s death, Jan. 14, yorkregion.com It is gratifying Queen’s University is reviewing its food management policies in the wake of York Region student Andrea Mariano’s tragic death. Most people are ignorant of the fact the number of children with food allergies has literally exploded in recent years. I have learned since my oldest child was diagnosed with life-threatening allergies to peanuts and soy 11 years ago that the quality of foods we eat has declined steadily over the past 25 years, just in time to affect a new generation of parents. Let’s demand food manufacturers list all ingredients and fight for more wholesome food. Otherwise, watch as more of our children develop signs of earlyonset diabetes, obesity, heart disease and allergies.

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There is much ado about the low Canadian dollar and its relation to skyrocketing food prices. But the effect of the slumping loonie is also being felt at the municipal and taxpayer level, with Markham dishing out close to $600,000 extra for several pieces of firefighting equipment paid for in U.S. dollars. The city has a U.S. account that is used to fund fire trucks and truck equipment, theatre acts, library books and IT services purchased in U.S. dollars.

Not only ones “We’re not the only ones facing this,” said the city’s treasurer, Joel Lustig. “There is plenty of economic uncertainty out there. Do we lock in today or wait and let the Canadian dollar improve?” The city purchases U.S. funds throughout the year, but stockpiling the greenback doesn’t work in the city’s favour as it doesn’t earn interest, Lustig said. But purchasing U.S. funds on an ad-hoc basis is a dangerous precedent, Councillor Don Hamilton argued during this week’s general committee meeting. “This is gambling,” he said. “This isn’t the first time the Canadian dollar has fallen.” Instead, the city should have a policy that allows for purchases made in U.S. funds to be postponed, Hamilton said. He also questioned if it was better to purchase U.S. funds in bulk instead of buying on an as-needed basis – whether gaining zero interest is better than paying a high exchange rate. In June 2014, council approved the purchase of several pieces of firefighting equipment, including a new truck, pumper and ladder. At the time of ordering, the exchange rate

was about 91.2 cents, bringing the total up to $2.06 million Canadian from $1.89 million U.S. Final payment is due about six months after delivery of the entire truck, equipment and overall purchase, which brings us to December. By that time, the exchange rate had dropped to 71.2 cents, inflating the original price by more than $377,000 Canadian. Had the city waited and paid the bill at the general committee meeting, Jan. 18, when the loonie plunged to about 68.9-cents the price would have jumped from $2.06 million to more than $2.74 million. The Canadian dollar has been on an 11-day downward spiral, which is unprecedented, Lustig said.

59-cent dollar? “In November, there was talk the dollar would go as low as 72 cents,” he said. “Now, there is talk it could go as low as 59 cents.” Likewise, the city purchased a similar pumper apparatus in May 2014, and another in November 2015, each time costing between about $600,000 and $620,000 U.S. In May 2014, with the exchange rate, the purchase amounted to about $650,000. The price of a similar piece of equipment jumped to more than $850,000 in November 2015, of which more than $220,000 was from the exchange rate shortfall. There are consequences with postponing purchases, Mayor Frank Scarpitti said. “We can’t stop doing business while waiting for the exchange rate to be favourable again,” he said. “I don’t see the dollar rising to anywhere we’ve enjoyed it over the last number of years quickly. The longer we wait, there are other factors to contend with.”

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Our theme this week is Scottish in commemoration of the fabled Scotsman who was probably the most prolific and romantic writer of verse and of song. Basically a farmer, Robbie Burns followed his heart, at first unsteadily, but eventually to immortal fame as the national poet of Scotland. You can't attain these heights on an empty stomach, so we'll be serving traditional Scottish fare in his memory. We have used a bit of license where it was necessary to do so, but we should be able to make a Scotsman feel at home – right down to the haggis and potato scones. Please enjoy!

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But what to put this on? Crumpets, of course, which will be available in packs of 6 for There is nothing like these toasted, buttered We'll be featuring two items from our freezers, the first and spread with marmalade or jam. being our Cream of mushroom soup. We actually use Next, we'll have Crisps, or what you would a variety of mushrooms to make this, and you get that call 'chips', in a wide variety of flavours winter-time goodness of a chicken stock base. This is including haggis! The one of my favourite soups. reg. $8.95/900ml. brand is Mackies. They The second item is our stuffed Chicken breast in are in 150g size, a dijon mustard sauce. The breasts are roasted and featured at

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Let's start with shortbread. The 'Jewel in the Crown' of Scottish Baking, going back about 8 centuries, this is Doreen's Recipe, which we've used for about 25 years. And it's simply brown sugar, butter and flour, other than the addition of what subtle flavours there might be, in this case lemon, and also ginger. We sell these in hex containers of 300g size. reg: $9.95ea.

In honour of Robbie Burns week we'll be serving up haggis sliders at the cafe....kidding! Scots have long been known for their delicious smoked salmon, so we'll be making a totally tasty sandwich with atlantic lox. We put a generous portion on sliced Next, we'll be making lemon-bluberry pumpernickel bread with cream scones, with wild blueberries, lemon zest, cheese, cucumber, dill, spinach and some of our lemon curd baked through. and red onion relish. reg: $1.99 ea. Also for breakfast every morning Coming next is tipsy laird, which is a we'll be toasting up scottish trifle made with sherry-soaked spongecake, Crumpets with butter and fresh berries, vanilla custard and fresh wild blueberry Jam for whipped cream (real of course), packed in For Sunday Brunch, we'll begin with our leek 16oz containers, which will usually serve and Potato soup, followed by either shepherd's more than 1, except when my buddies come Pie, Chicken breast in a scotch Cream sauce for dinner. reg: $5.95 ea. or tortellini with atlantic smoked salmon and Carrot Cheesecake! I know carrot cakes dill, with either tea or are a big fave in Scottish home bakeshops, coffee, and a mini dessert, but this is something new.We replace the all for usual shortbread crust with a layer of carrot served from noon till 2! cake, then the cream cheese filling which is studded with chunks of carrot cake baked within! EACH Intro price of...

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Community leaders were expressing their sadness this past week over the death of businessman and philanthropist Leo McArthur. The president and CEO of the Miller Group died Jan. 11. Mr. McArthur co-founded McAsphalt Industries (alongside John Carrick) in 1970 — a firm that continues to flourish in 2016. Headquartered in Markham, the Miller Group was founded in 1953 and now has 80 branches and subsidiaries across Canada, employing more than 4,500 employees, and also has a highly successful U.S. operation. “Markham has been a significant beneficiary of Mr. McArthur’s leadership, passion and generosity,” Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti said. “The positive impact of his legacy will be enjoyed by generations to come. On behalf of the City of Markham, I extend our deepest condolences to his wife Helen, son Blair, daughter Shawneen, the

LEO McARTHUR: Business leader remembered for his success, philanthropy. entire McArthur family and to all employees of the Miller Group.” Mr. McArthur’s business success was coupled with his passion for helping to build the community. He was a generous contributor to the Markham Stouffville Hospital during a critical period of time in its expansion, and to a number of other community causes such as the United Way, Habitat for Humanity and the York Region Community Safety Village. He also donated more than $1 million towards the

construction of a new community centre in his hometown of Owen Sound in memory of his late daughter, Julie. Mr. McArthur was one of the first business people to be recognized by the Character Community Foundation of York Region. Under his leadership, the Miller Group was named as a winner of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies program and GTA’s Top Employers for four years in a row. In 2015 the Miller Group was presented with the Markham Board of Trade Business Employer of Excellence award. The youngest of eight children of Archibald and Mary McArthur of Owen Sound, Leo at nine years old lost his father to a work accident. With the support of his mother, siblings and church, he was educated at St. Michael’s College in Toronto and the University of Windsor. He began his career as a management trainee with Imperial Oil, where he met

his future business partner, John Carrick with whom he eventually headed out into the world of entrepreneurship. Mr. McArthur’s many contributions include his roles as a founder and then as a consistent force behind the annual Police Appreciation Dinner and as a major sponsor of the YRP Community Safety Village. He especially enjoyed attending Village events involving programs 2015

for school children. Mr. McArthur’s obituary contains these lines: “Leo and John Carrick will be preparing for a tour of the celestial highway system. Their transportation will be a 1975 CJ5 Jeep Renegade, Levi Blue Jeans Special Edition. They will be fueled by crackers, peanut butter, Myers Dark Rum, Coke and White Owl cigars. Improvements to that highway system will be forthcoming”.

Friends and family paid their respects in York Region and Owen Sound over the past week. A funeral mass was also being held today St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Owen Sound. Donations in lieu of flowers appreciated to Sandgate Women’s Shelter, Belinda’s Place and the Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce Inc. Arrangements entrusted to Marshall Funeral Home in Richmond Hill.

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Come to Varley Art Gallery for a free artist talk with Sarah Cale speaking about her exhibition “Instants passing through the air I breathe”. Stick around for a free opening reception, catered by Whole Foods Market Unionville. The event is co-presented with the Markham Group of Artists. From 1 to 2 p.m. Free. Opening Reception for 2016 Winter

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Rolling Stone Magazine placed Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” at No. 87 on its epic list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. A rock-opera concept album devoted to themes of isolation and abandonment, it was a musical departure for the band, but still a massive commercial success, topping the charts in 1980 and selling more than 23 million copies. Classic Albums Live, along with a local children’s choir, bring this ambitious and cinematic work to life on the Flato Markham Theatre stage at 8 p.m. For tickets, go to markhamtheatre.ca or call the box office at 905-3057469. Compiled by Jonalyn Aguilar

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You won’t get far in a conversation with Ian Proudfoot without talking about community building and the role the newspapers he oversees as publisher have contributed to that goal. It’s a lifelong legacy recognized when he was honoured with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship in 2011, after being nominated by many community leaders — one of only 11 recipients from across the province to receive the award that year. “I’m really proud of the role we’ve played in building better communities. Whether it’s the hospital or the Unit-

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The sylvia morris Team 28 years of real Estate Experience to serve you BETTEr

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Unbelievable Century Home. Definitely One Of A Kind In The Heart Of Beautiful Downtown Stouffville. Huge Front Porch. Extra Lot At Back Apprx 33’ X 50.38’. Parking For 6 Cars In Driveway. Home Totally Renovated. $1,149,000

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30 PENNOCK CRESCENT, UNIONVILLE

Very Desirable Location. Walk To Main St., Toogood Pond, Cafes & William Berczy Top Ranking School, Unionville. Backs Onto Ravine. Original Owner Apprx. 3,042Sf.

$1,680,000

8 ALBERT STREET, MARKHAM

Markham Village, Walk to Main Street, Go Train & Shops. Lovely Family Home. Finished Basement with Separate Side Entrance. Huge Addition at $658,000 Back. Great Lot, Trees Galore.

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68 MAIN STREET N, MARKHAM #606 Absolutely Amazing Condo, South View, Amazing Location. Live On Main Street Markham. Walk to Shops, Go Train and all Amenities. View of CN Tower. #606 1 BED + DEN, 734SF $399,000

Paint-free ways to brighten your home During the winter, homeowners know that shortened days mean less light inside their homes, which can become dreary. Many homeowners pick up their paintbrushes in an effort to make their homes more colourful. But homeowners need not embrace their inner Picasso to brighten their homes’ interiors. The following are a handful of paint-free ways to add some splashes of colour to your home this fall. • Bring nature inside. Flowers and plants can make colourful additions to a home’s interior. Flowers tend to be aromatic, which can make a stuffy house in which windows need to be kept closed a lot more pleasant. Plants and flowers also can improve indoor air quality. Several studies have shown that houseplants improve indoor air quality by filtering out volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that can be harmful to human health. That’s especially important come late fall and winter, when homeowners typically shut their windows and keep them shut until spring, making it difficult for fresh air to enter a home. • Invest in some colourful throw pillows. Natural sunlight brightens a room come spring and summer. But sunlight is increasingly scarce as fall turns into winter, and

rooms that do not boast too many colourful accents can quickly grow drab as summertime sunlight dwindles. Instead of buying new furniture, invest in some colourful throw pillows to give a room a more vibrant look. Patterns can be mixed and matched to provide some contrast and transform a room from somewhere to spend time into a sight to behold. • Paper the walls. While many of today’s homeowners prefer paint to wallpaper, those who want a less permanent solution to brighten up their homes may want to consider removable wallpaper. Such paper is less expensive than traditional wallpaper, and many do-it-yourselfers find removable wallpaper is easy to both install and remove. Choose a colourful pattern that can turn an otherwise plain wall into a potent palette that adds some life to your home’s interior. Because removable wallpaper does not require a significant financial investment, you can experiment with various colours or change things up each month if you so desire. • Add some artwork. Another way to add colour to the walls inside your home without dusting off your paintbrush is to hang some colourful artwork. Paintings that

feature bold colours tend to draw your immediate attention when you enter a room, and that quality can make you forget the room is not benefitting from natural light. If you want to go the extra mile, find a painting that features colours which match throw pillows or other accessories in the room. This way your walls and your accessories are working in concert to make a room more colourful. • Rug it out. A patterned throw rug is another accessory that can effectively brighten a room without much effort or financial investment on the part of homeowners. When choosing a throw rug, find one that’s colourful but does not clash considerably with existing furnishings, as you don’t want the rug to draw attention for all the wrong reasons. You have more freedom with regard to rugs if you’re furnishing an empty room, as you can choose whichever rug you look and then choose additional furnishings based on the rug. Homes tend to darken as late fall turns into winter. But homeowners can brighten their homes in various ways, even if they prefer not to paint.

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| The Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, January 21, 2016

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fourth all around, second beam, third vault, sixth floor, seventh bars. Level 6 age 12 years old: Mika Nalbandian fourth all around, second bars, third beam, fourth vault, ninth floor. Solana Jimenez third all around, first beam, second bars, sixth vault, seventh floor. Isabelle Treapanier second all around, beam, vault and floor, seventh bars. Laura Lam first all around and beam, second floor, third vault, fifth bars. Level 6 age 14+ years old: Melissa Terzis second all around, first vault, third bars, beam and floor. Alyssa Capogna first all around, bars, beam and floor, second vault. Also received special award on the floor for the most original tumbling. Level 7 age 9 years old: Kyra Choy first all around, bars, beam and floor, third, vault. Level 7 age 10-11 years old: Makenna Lau first all around, beam and floor, third vault and bars. Level 7 12+ years old: Alicia Ricketts first all around, second vault, bars and floor, fourth, beam. Level 8 13+ years old: Abigail Lam second all around, first vault, second bars and beam, third floor. Received two special awards for the most dynamic vault and maximum amplitude on bars. Level 8 age 13+ years old: Alana Ricketts first all around, bars and beam, second vault and floor. Level 9 age 11+ years old: Annelle Sciberras first all around, bars and beam, second vault, fourth floor.

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Viggiani, Luke Spada) vs. Milton Kings 1; Brampton Marlies 10 vs. Jets 1 (Ethan Liu). Novice — JAN. 15: Victoria village orange 2 vs. Jets 1 (Zia Sarif); JAN. 18: Scarborough white 1 vs. Jets 0.

Novice — JAN. 17: Pace Consulting 6 (John Maggirias 3, Markus Koidl 2, Brandon Tung) vs. Clean Cut Painting and Decorating 1 (Tyson Derouin); Dodge Caravan 6 (Aidan Alibhai 2, Alvin Yu 2, Jason Cheng, Nathan Zhao) vs. Taco Bell 4 (Zia Sarif 3, George Giavanoglou).

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Harvey’s 0; Team 4: Bachra Insurance Agency 2 (Aaron Lindsay 2) vs. Team 3: Pizzaville 0; Team 5: Tim Hortons 8 (Mohammed Abbas, Anthony Haikal, Darya Amirshahi, Robert Rozman 4, Jay Williams) vs. Team 2: Mr. Sub (Woodbine and 16th Ave.) 0. Boys Under 17/18: Team 3: Ruby Sangha Realtor 2 (Agash Lingam, Alex Luciano) vs Team 2: snapd Markham 2 (Giulian Caggianiello, Saifedine Rjaibi); Team 4: Uptown Markham Rehab Centre 1 (Michael Wintor) vs Team 1: AdvisorAnalyst.com 1 (Anthony Cheung).

Girls Under 12/14: Team 3: Dahdaly Landscape Services 4 (Raizel Motayne 3, Jashan Pannu) vs Team 2: snapd Markham 2 (Mahnam Khan, Ryan Wong); Team 1: AdvisorAnalyst.com 7 (Sudiksha Desai 2, Rhea Pai 2, Sarah Cloughley 3) vs. Team 4: Mr. Sub (Woodbine & 16th Ave.) 2 (Shanti Mehta, Puneet Randhawa). Girls Under 15/18: Team 2: Samson Controls Inc. 1 vs. Team 3: Huntersports Photography 0; Team 1: Gigi Xu – C21 Leading Edge Realty Inc. 1 vs. Team 4: Kourtis Flooring 0.

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JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Machine Strapper - Permanent Part-time BUSINESS UNIT: Aurora, ON THE OPPORTUNITY York Region Media Group, a division of Metroland Media Group, is currently looking to fill a casual part-time Machine Strapper position for the Aurora Warehouse, working up to 29 hours a week. Reporting to the Machine Operator, the Machine Strapper is responsible for removing skids from the line, relocating them to the appropriate slots using the pump truck and wrapping finished product. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Remove skids from line, relocate them to the appropriate slots using pump truck and wrap finished product • Follow the job list assigned to count, insert flyers and stacking • Retrieve flyers from surrounding skids • Hours fluctuate seasonally based on insert/flyer volume • Work in a safety-conscious manner as outlined in the Company and department safety policies • Perform physical material handling • To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, an asset • Attention to detail • Have their own transportation If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume esmyth@yrmg.com by January 21, 2016. Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sewer Line Video Inspection (CCTV) Operators, Sewer Flusher Truck Operators and Apprentice Operators for Benko Sewer Service. Clean and valid G license for CCTV Operators; D license for Flusher Operators. Send resume: edtremblay@benkoservice.com Attention: Ed Tremblay

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Tenders

Proposal RFP # Description Closing Date P-15-151 Data Centre HVAC and UPS February 11, 2016 Upgrade at 17250 Yonge St., Newmarket 1:00 p.m. (local time) The Region is inviting proposals from qualified contractors for the supply, installation and commissioning of HVAC and UPS equipment upgrades for the main Region Data Centre located at the York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, in the Town of Newmarket, Ontario The Request for Proposals (RFP) documents are available for download from the Region’s Bids & Tenders website at http://bids.york.ca for a non-refundable fee of Sixty three Dollars ($63.00) including H.S.T.All Bidders must log into their account and register for the RFP before they can download the RFP documents. There is no cost to set up an account in the Region’s Bids and Tenders System. The RFP documents will be available on or after January 21, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. All Addenda will be issued on the Bids & Tenders website. All Proposals shall be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of $75,000.00. In lieu of a certified cheque, Proponents may submit a Bid Bond or a Letter of Credit on the approved forms found within the Proposal document. Proponents are advised that a site visits for all potential Proponents will be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 28, 2016 in room 30000 at 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket. All Queries regarding the RFP documents shall be directed to Ms. Jamie Oakley, Senior Purchasing Analyst, Supplies and Services Tel: (905) 830-4444 ext. 71609 Email: jamie.oakley@york.ca. Please state the document number when inquiring about this RFP. If you require accommodations due to a disability please contact York Region Supplies & Services at 905-830-4444 EXT 71900 or email purchasing@york.ca. Bidders are advised that, unless otherwise permitted by the Region’s Purchasing By-Law, no bid shall be accepted from, nor shall any contract be awarded to, any Bidder with whom the Region is engaged in unresolved litigation. A list of the Bidders that submitted proposals will be provided upon request after 2:30 p.m. on the date the RFP closes. Sealed Proposals, clearly marked with the RFPNumber, Description of the Project, and the Legal Company Name of the Bidder will be received by the Director of Supplies & Services at the address below. Late bids will NOT be accepted. THE LOWEST OR ANY PROPOSAL NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED The Regional Municipality of York Supplies & Services Branch 17250 Yonge Street, Main Floor Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 WAYNE EMMERSON Regional Chair and CEO Electrical

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OFFIELD, Iris (nee Trout) August 27, 1942 January 13, 2016 Born Manchester England. After a long battle with cancer died at home in Mount Albert. Loving wife of 52 years to Norman Offield. Mother to son Andrew (Shirley) and daughter Julie (Patrick). Grandmother to Tyler (Noa), Amanda, Melissa and great grandmother to Aniah. Predeceased by mother Rose, father Joseph, brother William and nephew Peter. Survived by brother Alan (UK) and sister Joan (Australia). Many thanks to Cancer Clinic, Doctor Alicia Kassam and staff. If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Cancer Society. Cremation has already taken place and there will be a family gathering at a later date. COONEY, Brenda Loving, loyal, wife, mother, sister, teacher, and friend; Brenda Cooney, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of John. Mother of five children whom she loved and cherished, Veronica, Marlene, Paul, Shannon and Erinn. Brenda Cooney was known to her former students at Notre Dame in Newmarket and St. John XXIII in Unionville as: “Mrs. Cooney”. She was loved, adored, and respected. She will be missed, but mostly remembered for her strength in character, her laughter and open-hearted love. A time of gathering will be held on Friday, January 29th at St. Patrick’s Parish (5633 Hwy 7 E., Markham) from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. On-line condolences may be made to www.chapelridgefh.com

HILLCOFF, Evelyn Passed away at home in Unionville on January 19, 2016 at the age of 87 following a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Predeceased by her husband Les and sister Lillian. She will be deeply missed by her son Ken, daughter Pat (Dan), her grandchildren Karyn, Kevin (Kelli), Jamie (Jen) and Marshall, and her greatgrandchildren Abby and Brooke. She is survived by her brother Clay (Maria Liisa), also by many nieces, nephews and friends near and far. In addition to being the family anchor, Evelyn was an accomplished business woman, owning and operating her own insurance brokerage for over 30 years. Her clients appreciated the care and personal attention she always gave to the work she loved. Evelyn’s strength and grace in the face of her medical struggles provided a wonderful example to her family. Special thanks to all the care workers, palliative team nurses and Dr. Jeff Weissberger. Without their support the family would not have been able to accomplish our goal of having mom remain in her home until the end. Out of respect for Evelyn’s final wishes a private memorial will be held for immediate family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (cpff.ca) would be a wonderful tribute. Online condolences may be made at www.dixongarland.com

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Sorrowfully missed by his loving wife Donna. Father of Lindsay (Jay Toffoli) and David (Lesley). Step father to Sandra and Kevin McQuade. Grandfather to Christian, Ethan, Mia, Logan, Avery and Grady. Loving son of Gabriele and Adriana Notari. Brother to Daniela McQuade (Bryan), a wonderful Uncle Zio to Elliot and Tyler McQuade. Born and raised in Markham, Dan had a passion for family, life, friends, work and food. Living in Burlington the past 16+ years, he still made the weekly Thursday night jaunt to play hockey in Markham with his long time friends. His career with Custom and Dufferin led him to many friendships and he influenced so many that only in his passing did we realise how much of an impact he made on peoples lives. Many thanks to all those who showed and provided their support through his 2 year battle. Dan was a true gentle man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

WOOTTON, Edna Dorothy (nee Fraser) Peacefully, surrounded by her sons at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late William Clifford Wootton, Loving mother to Ian and Nancy, Alan, Neil and Karen. Dear grandmother to Gary, Eric, Kevin, Megan, Jessie, and Rhys. First born of the late Thomas and Dorothy Fraser of Liverpool, England. Survived by sisters Jessie, Joan, and Norma (Tony), brother Ernie (Carole), brotherin-law Alan Wootton, sister-in-law Dorothy Bray. Predeceased by her baby sister Pauline and brother Tommy. Edna was evacuated to Wales during the blitz of Liverpool, where she joined the Women’s Land Army, later receiving recognition for her national service. Edna and Cliff met following his national service with the RAF in North Africa. They married in 1954, immigrating to Canada in 1956, eventually settling in Markham in 1964 where they raised their 3 sons. Friends may call at DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street North (Markham Road), Markham on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 11am-1pm with chapel service to follow at 1 p.m. Reception will follow. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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The Markham Waxers minor hockey organization will be conducting their third coaching seminar of the season at the Angus Glen Golf Club’s Kennedy Loft Feb. 2 starting at 7:30 p.m. Scheduled guest speakers will include James Boyd, general manager and head coach of the Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League and Chris Dennis, head coach of the York University Lions

men’s hockey team. The Ontario Minor Hockey Association has endorsed prior coaching seminars, which allowed those in attendance to be eligible to receive professional development points towards the renewal of their coaching certification. The seminar is open to all 2015-16 Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville and Unionville Minor Hockey Association head coaches plus one or two assistant coaches per team.

York Region Athletic Association hockey coaches are also invited. Those planning on attending are asked to e-mail their names along with any assistant coaches to Mike Gouglas, Waxers’ director of Hockey development at: mgouglas@ waxers.com Refreshments and finger foods will be provided along with a cash bar. Angus Glen Golf Club is at 10080 Kennedy Rd. in Markham.

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hen Bob Murray hears Gordon Lightfoot’s tune Inspiration Lady, it always makes him think of his late wife, Jean. “I listen to that and it’s just Jeanie to a T,” he said. “In the song, it goes: ‘She’s always got something on her mind,’ and Jeanie always had something on her mind.” Jean was born Feb. 1, 1959, in Calgary; the youngest of James and Charlotte Cameron’s three children. In 1966, her family moved east, settling in Thornhill. After high school, Jean studied social work at Centennial College and landed a job at the Canadian Mental Health Association, teaching life skills to people who had anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. While vacationing in Cuba in 1979, she met Bob, a Towers department store manager. The pair began dating, off and on at first, and eventually married on Oct. 3, 1981. They moved around a bit, but eventually settled in Woodbridge in the mid-’80s.

Along the way, the couple had two sons, Patrick was born in 1983 and Alex followed in 1985. Jean, who had bipolar disorder, continued working for a few years after Alex was born, but eventually had to give up her job. She also had to surrender her driver’s licence. “She was good-natured about it,” Bob said. “She’d say, ‘I worked with people who suffered from anxiety and depression and bipolar disorder and I guess I caught it.’” Some days she was full of energy and eager to take on the world, other days she had trouble getting out of bed, Bob said. But Jean refused to let her illness stop her from leading an active, fulfilling life. “She had a lot of grit in her and she wasn’t going to let it defeat her,” he said. When the boys were young, Jean joined the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Pine Grove Public School, where she happily took on any job that had to be done. “If you ever asked her for help or you ever needed anything, she’d be the first one there to volunteer,” said longtime friend Judie Pezzetta, who also sat on the PTA. “No matter what was going on, she would always say, ‘What do

Jean Murray (right) with childhood friend Dr. Sue MacColl. COURTESY PHOTO

you need or what can I do?’ That’s what I really liked the most about her, was her kindness, her thoughtfulness and always being there when you needed somebody.” In 2005, Jean, Pezzetta and other mothers from the school founded Helping Hands and began raising money to help local families in need at Christmas time. Jean also volunteered in the tuck

shop at Etobicoke General Hospital and would take the bus there several times a week. Bob credits that job with helping her reduce the amount of medication she was taking. “That was the best thing. She had a purpose and a reason to get up,” he said. “She would go four or five days a week. … She loved to talk to people and

she got along great with all the staff.” She was doing so well, in fact, they were planning to visit Ireland in June 2010. In anticipation of that trip, Jean joined a gym and signed up with a personal trainer. “She said, ‘You know, my greatest desire is to be as healthy as possible, to feel as good as I can possibly feel,’” Bob recalled. Sadly, they never made it overseas. Jean suffered a cardiac arrest and died March 6, 2010. She was 51. “It devastated us,” Pezzetta said. “She was one of those people that there aren’t enough of in the world. … She was a wonderful woman and a wonderful friend and I’ll never forget her.” A flag at Etobicoke General Hospital was lowered in her memory. Bob is certain, if Jean had lived a few years longer, she’d have joined the efforts to stamp out the stigma around mental illness that began in earnest with the Bell Let’s Talk Campaign about five years ago. “I think that Jeanie would have been the type of person who would have gone out and talked to people,” he said. “She’d seen it from both sides.”

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