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Peruvian golfer Lucia Gutierrez hits onto the green during the final round of Pan Am golf Sunday at Angus Glen in Markham. The course has impressed golfers and spectators alike. See page 3.

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Years of planning, $6 million in course renovations and countless volunteer hours — all for four days of Pan Am Games golf at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham — will pay dividends for York Region, the game and generations to come.

That was the consensus among organizers, visitors and competitors as the inaugural Pan Am golf competition launched under cloudless skies and ideal conditions.

Angus Glen vice-president and general manager Chris Neale is buoyed by the attention and attendance the venue is generating, particularly in an era when the golf industry is in the doldrums.

“It’s safe to say golf businesses are struggling,” he said. “It’s not that we’re losing golfers; they’re just playing less.

“We’re sold out for Saturday and Sunday.

The awareness Pan Am golf is creating will draw more young people to play.”

The south course, where 32 men and 31 women golfers from 20 countries are competing for individual and team medals, is lush and plush. Neale credits superintendant Doug Erwin with overseeing the multiyear, government-funded enhancements to greens, bunkers and tee areas.

Garrett Rank is a member of Team Canada for the inaugural Pan Am Games golf competition.

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Neale said the block of several thousand Pan Am tickets would not replicate the types of crowds Angus Glen hosted for two PGA Canadian Open Championships in 2002 and 2007. That’s a good thing, he noted, allowing fans to get up close and personal to the golfers.

“Pan Am golf can only help us grow tourism dollars for York Region and, ideally, for Angus Glen,” he said.

After carding an opening round 75, Colombian Mateo Gomez dropped kudos like tap-in putts. A first-time visitor to York Region, he applauded his hosts.

“The course is in great shape,” said the 21-year-old amateur from Cali. “Everyone has done a great job in terms of organization.

The people here are so kind. They have made me feel at home. The region is beautiful. I like it very much.”

Oro-Medonte residents Doug and Fran Shaw stationed themselves at the 10th tee to watch the women golfers.

“I’ve been at Canadian Opens at Glen Abbey, but this course is much nicer,” Doug said of his first visit to Angus Glen. “The course is an excellent challenge for the players.”

Fran lauded the spectator lines of sight.

“The viewing areas are wonderful,” she said. “The ambiance, trees, greenery and even the parking are excellent.

Canadian team member Garrett Rank fired a 7-over 79 after round one.

“A couple of bad swings cost me big scores,” the 27-year-old Elmira native said.

Still, he’s living the dream.

“I’m soaking up the Pan Am experience,” he said. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; one that I’ll remember the rest of my life.”

Rank captured the Canadian Mid-Amateur Championship to secure a spot in next week’s RBC Canadian Open. It will be his PGA Tour debut.

With this week’s British Open and Pan Am Games and golf returning to the 2016 Olympics, the global focus on the grand old game “is nothing but a positive thing”, Rank said.

“I think this will all help attract young people and spectators to the game.”

Said Rank. whose included Austin Connelly, 18, and veteran LPGA tour player Lori Kane: “It’s just cool to be here with all the athletes and bleed the red and white of Canada.”

Markham’s Li wins badminton gold on home court Athlete defends Pan Am title by defeating fellow Canadian in final

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Michelle Li waives to the crowd after receiving her second straight Pan Am Games gold medal in women’s singles badminton.

Good friends on the badminton court, good friends off of it, too.

But for 26 minutes, Markham resident Michelle Li and Toronto resident Rachel Honderich put their friendships on hold as they took to the Atos Markham Pan Am Centre court in the women’s singles’ gold medal match of the 2015 Pan American Games Thursday.

In the end, the 23-year-old and Games’ No. 1 seeded Li retained her Pan American Games gold medal title with a 2-0 (21-15, 21-9) victory over her Games doubles’ partner before a sold out and appreciative gathering.

“I’m definitely happy that both of us made it to the final. But I hate to play my teammate. But I guess it’s in the spirit of the

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Games,” Li said in defeating her close friend for the coveted gold medal.

“We do everything together like have breakfast, go to the gym to workout and train together. The whole week (during the Pan Am Games) we’ve been pretty close.

It’s tough to see her lose. But we’re mature enough to know when we’re on the court we’re playing for ourselves.”

Acknowledging their friendship, Honderich, 19, accentuated the positive by noting a loss to Li is nothing to be ashamed of.

Especially since Li is the top-ranked Canadian women’s singles’ player.

“There’s no one I’d rather play and lose to,” she said upon conclusion of their match.

“Michelle is the 15th ranked player in the world. She’s the best player in Canada and in the Pan Am Zone.

“I’m really happy for her.”

Reflecting on her victory, Li — who has been playing with a strained right Achilles tendon and injury to her hamstringquadriceps area of her right leg incurred a

couple of weeks ago — said it was a case of just trying to get a feel for the game since they both know each other’s strengths and shortcomings.

While elated to see an all Canadian final, Ram Nayyar, Team Canada head coach, felt what separated Li from Honderich was her feel for the game.

“Her instinctiveness and her ability to focus is what makes her a special player,” he said.

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n the same way you had the feeling people with a little anti-authority, stick-it-to-the-man streak in them, were secretly rooting for those two killers who escaped from prison in upstate New York (did you ever get annoyed by reports “they had almost made it to the Canada-U.S. border”, as if once they crossed into Canuck territory we were just going to let them roam free? “Multiple homicides? Hey, no problem! It’s summertime. Have a beer!”), I sometimes get the feeling people root for new advances brought to us via the Internet that mean avoidance of government regulation and, most of all, avoidance of tax.

Take YouTube, for example, valued at $40 billion.

Most of what I’ve enjoyed on there is music, for which the artist is now being paid something, although it still doesn’t sound like very much.

A song or clip viewed or listened to hundreds of millions of times appears to be generating much less than millions for the work’s creators.

Meanwhile, just about any old song I try to find on there I can find, and listen to, for free — posted by a fan with a picture of sunsets in the backBernie O’Neill ground if I must, but hey, still a great song.

And to think when I was 17, I used to cut lawns and paint houses so I could save up to buy “albums”.

I tell this to my sons and they look at me like I am T-Rex (not the ‘70s rock singer, but the dinosaur).

Which is why I find the Uber debate in Toronto fairly interesting but, at the same time, odd.

Uber being the popular ride-sharing app that the taxi industry is going bonkers about.

The words “ride-sharing app” being a euphemism, as far as I can tell, for “easy way to contact a guy on a nearby street operating his personal car as a cab”, but without the expensive permit to do so and all those other annoying hindrances like commercial insurance or safety inspections.

The Uber driver may not end up collecting the sales tax from you and remitting it to the government, to pay for things such as health care we all get for “free” to fix us up when, say, we’re in a car accident, or the nice smooth roads he drives his cab on — er, I mean, drives his “personal vehicle” on while sharing the ride with you, for a small fee, nice fellow that he is.

He may very well not be paying income tax on what you pay him, unlike the rest of us poor slobs whose income tax is, by law, deducted by our employer before we are paid our weekly paycheques.

Then, after we file our income tax returns, we might get a little bit of our own money back in a “tax refund”, with which we celebrate by going out to dinner.

We might even go to a restaurant where, hey honey, looks like they accept cash only. Why? I guess because all this electronic banking and bank statements, etc., would make it fairly easy to figure out how much money is coming in, which could have “tax implications”. And so on and so on.

Death and taxes. Death can’t be avoided, but we seem to be trying pretty hard when it comes to taxes.

Of course, if there were not the myriad examples of government taking these tax dollars we’ve all worked so hard to generate and wasting them in the most outrageous of ways, maybe we’d get less excited about people who’ve come up with cool new ways to get around the systems we have in place — like the regulating of the taxi industry or the paying of royalties to artists, which, as clunky as these systems might be, have a purpose.

They say one of the problems in Greece is the widespread attitude among the populace about avoiding taxes. Clearly that attitude has implications.

That’s why I believe, as fascinating as they are, Internet innovations whose main appeal is tax avoidance, will be caught up to by the powers that be, eventually, even if they risk looking uber-uncool among the twentysomethings. But such is life in Canada, thankfully.

ITALY OUTSIDE!PIZZAZZ WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

We’re going to be promoting with an Italian accent this week, but even that with a bit of a twist! A long time ago, I had the good fortune to work with an Italian fellow from San Francisco, and his view of things Italian, but with an The sidewalk is filling up again, not with fall American accent, was an eye opener for me. plants, but perennials. There are some who only Just like in Canada with our distinctly regional fare, Italy has areas (13 actually) that specialize in their ‘Local’, and have for not just centuries, but millenia, have perennials in their garden, which takes a way before inter-provincial or international trade was ‘de rigeur’. Let’s take great deal of skill, some who have only annuals, some with a mix of these. Leaning in one a visit! direction or another is a matter of preference.

Fresh Pasta Cuts! – These come from our friend Tony of Multi I am more of an annual guy, because I’m the Pasta in Richmond Hill. He has supplied us with pastas and Italian OFF impatient sort – I like full colour right now, and fare as down home as you can get for years. Reg: $4.95/pkg. for the whole summer. I have learned, however, All the cuts will be featured this week at that a nice array of perennials certainly helps, Next up, we’ll have Pesto Sauce, not from Genoa, but made with the colour, as they follow their ‘Botanical right here in the store, using all the good stuff that you will Clock’ and come and go throughout the season. /JAR seldom find in a jar. The straight goods!

I did cave a bit here too, as I bought a couple Next up, Salami! There are three styles to choose from here; hole-filling annuals as well. Inside, we’ll have Tuscan, Fennel and Porchetta. Reg: $4.99/100g These will be Orchids, one of our best sellers in the OFF Mini deli sliced, and featured at THIS WEEK floral area. Our grower has them in abundance Next up, Fred’s Focaccia. There will be two to choose here, the this week (I like abundance) and these beauties first being made with oven-dried heirloom tomatoes, the next make not just great gifts to yourself and others, with asparagus. Come hungry, because there will be samples!

EACH but can be made into ‘living arrangements’ Reg: $6.49 ea. Featured at that will look great for a very Next up, Sparkling Limonatta – This is San Perrio brand, and long time. The minis will be the flavours are Pomegranate, Blood Orange and Mango-Lime.

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CAPPUCCINO MOUSSE CAKE - The mousse is made with freshly brewed espresso and a bit of cinnamon, and it is incredibly delicious. It is layered with both white and chocolate cakes, finished with more mousse, ganache and chocolate curls. $24.95 LIMONCELLO CUSTARD SQUARES - A sinfully rich dessert that we usually make only on Fridays and Saturdays, and they sell out fast. Our rich custard flavored with a bit of Limoncello liqueur, fresh diced strawberries and whipped cream sandwiched between two layers of puff pastry. Dusted with icing sugar. $3.99 AMARENA CHERRY CUSTARD CAKES - I keep asking the bakery folks all the time for these, and finally they agreed!

Amarena cherries are beautiful little Italian wild cherries preserved in syrup. They have a subtle almond flavor. Baked together with apples in our moist buttercake with liquid custard poured in half-way through baking. Should be enjoyed at room temperature. $18.95 and $28.95 4” X 5” CAPPUCCINO CRÈME BRÛLÉE - Made with espresso FOIL and vanilla beans and cinnamon stick steeped into the cream.

These taste exactly like an actual cappuccino! $4.50 These will be available au natural in the counter BISCOTTI - We make a lot of biscotti in our bakery!

4” X 5” this week. A mild fish which is best enjoyed with This week we are featuring all the flavors including FOIL minimal spice, so don’t go overboard. For an Italian ALMOND, CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO, CRANBERRY ORANGE, VANILLA, LEMON, twist, make sure to pick up MOCHA HAZELNUT, COCONUT a copy of our “Tuscan” OFF and maybe more..... $4.99 recipe from one of the THIS /CONTAINER /LB guys. Featured at ALL THE ITEMS ARE WEEK /CONTAINER

Thomas here…We’ll be featuring my all-time fave meat on a tasty sandwich this weekend, the undisputed heavyweight king of cured meat, We marry this with Bocconcini cheese, OFF Proscuitto! slices of field tomato, arugula, pesto-mayo and THIS WEEK a drizzle of balsamic glaze. These are especially delicious hot from the panini press, Featured at $7.99 each. PS: we’ll also have my Dad’s favourite /100G Caprese Salads at the Café all weekend as well.

Sunday Brunch will start with our Tomato Basil Soup, followed by either Penne à la Vodka, Beef Bourguignon or Chicken Cacciatore, with either EACH mashed or rice, tea or coffee and a mini dessert, all for $11.95, served from noon till 2.

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The second cheese is Red Cow Parmesan. This is a sub-species of Parmigiano Reggiano, but made with the milk of a particular local breed of small red cow that do not give much milk, but that which they do imparts a significantly different flavour. There is a story here about the revival of the ‘Red Cow’ herd, making this cheese a ‘Slice of History’, pun intended! Featured this week at our actual cost, just to give you a /100G taste of history!

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Just when you thought that you had seen enough Cherries, and perhaps you even had the chance to enjoy the ‘penultimate’ cherries from last week, we have more of an even larger size! I had the chance to enjoy a lot of these last week, and I would hope this week again. The flavour is rich, and they are firm, sweet, and the closest thing this side of the ocean to Amarena Cherries.

These will not disappoint, that’s for sure. /LB

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And here’s a little note from Mariella, whom you all know as she bustles around the floor. “Your pal John Cabrelli loves this sauce. It really is good! – Better than my Mom’s – I can only say this when she’s not too close!!” – (She’s in Italy presently)

…next, we’ll be making a Fresh Local Corn and Black Bean Salad, all dressed-up Italian. You’ll find grape tomatoes, the beans and corn, sweet peppers, basil, sweet red onions, and herbs, all having a good time here.

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Thomas again…” It would be tough not to have a Pizza Deal this weekend, so our chef Linda has come up with what she calls her ‘Four Seasons Pizza’. It has Soppressetta salami, roasted artichokes, sauteed mushrooms and tuscan olives. It’s a combination of all the amazing flavours that make Italian food so crave-able.

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If you haven’t partaken in any of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games festivities yet, you’re missing out.

Like all large-scale, multisport Games, there was some controversy over whether or not so much public money should be spent on them in the lead up to the festivities.

It doesn’t really matter how people feel about that issue once the games begin, however; the vast majority get swept up in the excitement of so many exciting activities close to home.

So far, these games are delivering excitement in spades.

From excellent performances

by Canadian athletes to the plethora of festivals and cultural activities, there is worldclass entertainment available throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

In York Region, the biggest party is near the Markham Pan Am Centre in Unionville — Markham GlobalFest. There was great entertainment and big crowds every night. The event was a real success.

Of course, like most international sporting events, the Pan Am Games celebrate people coming together despite borders, so don’t let the municipal border of York Region keep you from the many other events in Toronto and beyond.

Just as important as any new infrastructure project is the social legacy the Games leave in the people of the GTHA. A cynic might suggest the party atmosphere is all well and good while the Games are taking place, but we won’t be so thrilled with the legacy of the Games after the fact.

That’s not the case, though, as people began enjoying the legacy of these Games even before they began.

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In York Region, the Atos Markham Pan Am Centre began hosting competitions and winning rave reviews last year and golfers in the region have already had a chance to try out the revamped Angus Glen.

Those are just two of the beautiful, permanent sporting facilities these Games will leave behind, giving community groups and individuals much needed places to play, while also helping develop elite Canadian athletes.

The infrastructure improvements go beyond sports, too.

The athletes’ village in Toronto will be converted into a beautiful new community, including some much-needed low-income housing alongside regular market-value units.

The deadline provided by the Games ensured transit projects such as the Union Station revamp, the Union Pearson Express and others were completed (or very close to it) sooner than likely would have been the case.

Just as important as any new infrastructure project is the social legacy the Games leave in the people of the GTHA. Yes, events such as this inspire patriotism in many people, but perhaps more importantly, they promote pride in our local communities.

When such a massive event is done well, citizens throughout the host communities are excited to display their towns and cities to visitors, which in turn helps locals appreciate, or in some cases discover, what great places their communities are.

You can already see it happening throughout the GTHA. Combine that with the memories these Games are creating, and we’re on track to enjoy the legacy of Toronto 2015 for years to come.

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Take trash with you Have people noticed the garbage on the streets of Markham and Unionville?

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The mailbox at the new development at the northeast corner of Kennedy and 16th Avenue has no longer wanted flyers thrown on the ground.

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Graffiti offends I have been a resident of Markham and living in the Raymerville neighbourhood for the last 30 years.

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Is this what our neighbourhood is becoming? Does this person think he has the right to damage public property? Does this person have the courage to come forth and not do this under the cover of darkness?

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Veterans, municipal staff, politicians and residents gather at the existing cenotaph yesterday.

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The existing cenotaph was built in 1981, he explained, but said the city recognized they wanted to do something to open it up to the rest of the community.

They also wanted to recognize the contribution made by those who served, and Scarpitti addressed and thanked the veterans who were in attendance.

Campbell, who has been working on the planning project since the beginning, said this is fantastic news for Markham, and said it should be finished by April 2017, just in time for Canada’s 150th birthday. During the announcement, an artist rendering of the future plans for the site was unveiled.

“I’m happy with what it looks like,” said Riccardo Paci, with the Markham District Veterans. “I think it will give people a chance to come somewhere to sit and reflect.”

Goodyear said The Canada 150 vision is to give back, provide lasting legacies, celebrate Canada and bring Canadians together by making investments in things that align with these aspirations.

“When we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday we are going to all gather here and enjoy what is truly perfect about Canada, and that in this case, is what our veterans did to make this country strong, proud and free,” he said.

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great service of the men and women who fought so hard so make this great country what it is today,” he added.

The funding will be received through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program that was first announced in May. “It is hard not to like this project, it is absolutely spectacular,” said Calandra.

He officially made the announcement Wednesday morning to a group of veterans, municipal staff, politicians and other residents at the existing cenotaph outside the Markham Library by the corner of Hwy. 7 and Main Street.

He was joined by Gary Goodyear, Minister for the Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Peter Kent, MP for Thornhill, Councillor Colin Campbell and Mayor Frank Scarpitti.

“It’s an important corner in that every time someone comes to this library, they are reminded of the tremendous sacrifice that others made for the country and the community in which we live,” said Scarpitti.

Along with the cenotaph, the new space will feature a hospice garden and a firefighter memorial.

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The 2nd Annual Krown Car Wash took place last Saturday. The weather co-operated and well over $1000.00 was raised at Krown-Markham for The Children’s Wish Foundation.

The event was made fun and successful by hard working volunteers. Thank you to them and to our local business friends who graciously donated drinks, food and entertainment.

Donors included: • Auto Niche, 19 Laidlaw Blvd, Oasis Automotive, 19 Laidlaw Blvd, • Markham Auto Repair and Service, 16 Laidlaw Blvd, • John’s No Frills (Warden and Hwy 7) and • Tim Horton’s (Mc Cowan and Hwy 7)

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Beginning at 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., Fleetwood Mix will delight audiences with the sounds of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. The performance takes place at the Millenium Bandstand on Main Street Unionville and is free. For more information visit www.unionvillepresents.com.

July 24 Angus Glen Summer Five Miler

Registration is now open for the Angus Glen Summer Five Miler held at the Angus Glen Golf Club at 10080 Kennedy Road. The course features a five mile golf cart path, and an afterrace party with dinner and entertainment. All proceeds will go to the Markham Stouffville Hospital. For more information visit www.angusglenrunningseries.com.

July 24-26 Night It Up!

The 14th annual three-day outdoor night market, featuring unique Asian street food, Toronto’s gourmet food trucks, variety of merchandise and stage performances featuring various local talents. All proceeds go to the Yellow Brick House, a non-profit charitable organization that provides

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Aug. 6 Night of World Music

World Music chart-topper guitarist Johannes Linstead returns to the Millenium Bandstand on Main Street Unionville with his Latin and Mediterranean classical repertoire. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m., ends at 9 and is free. For more visit www. unionvillepresents.com.

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The court had recently held that the beer company was not responsible when a dead mouse was found in its beer bottle. To quote Mr. Bumble in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, “If the law supposes that, then the law is an ass, an idiot!”

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The court stated “the rule that you are to love your neighbour becomes in law, you must not injure your neighbour”. Who is your neighbour? Anyone you reasonably expect that may be injured by your negligence.

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Donoghue also demonstrates how lawyers who are prepared to take difficult cases to trial can make a positive difference for society as a whole.

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The 10th edition of the Chinese Canadian Youth Athletic Association (CCYAA) Sports Zone presented by Huawei will feature a number of the usual sport events such as a one-day volleyball tournament, street basketball and a slam dunk showdown.

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Reel Asian Outdoor Movie Screening takes place in partnership with Toronto Reel Asian to provide movies such as Miss Granny (Korean with English subtitles) and 20 Once Again (Chinese with English subtitles). Screenings will occur on Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m.

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There will not be an NHL team in Markham, or it appears, the GTA, anytime soon.

A spokesperson from GTA Sports & Entertainment said they were unable to meet Monday’s application deadline.

“While we continue to focus on developing the GTA Centre, we were not able to complete the necessary work by the application deadline,” said the spokesperson in an emailed statement. “We hope that another such opportunity presents itself in the future.”

In 2012 Graeme Roustan, CEO of GTA Sports & Entertainment, proposed a 20,000seat arena with support of Mayor Frank Scarpitti in a public-private partnership that would see the city securing financing to build the NHL-size arena in Markham’s new downtown centre.

However, after public objections, councillors voted not to put public money behind the project.

Proponents were given six months to come up with private financing for the $325-million arena but no other private financiers came forward.

When the NHL announced last month it would be looking at the possibility of expansion, Roustan told The Hockey News he intended to make an application for a team in the GTA, and he would consider the idea of going to Markham.

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6.59/kg

FOR LESS

OR

GA

NI

Fresh from our Gard Prices in effect Thursday, July 23rd

2015

$ 77

6

C

100% Chicken, Traditionally Raised

Family Pack Boneless Chicken Breast

NI

C

FOR LESS

$ 99

6

SAVE $5.00/LB

• Preservative P Free • Gluten Free • Nitrate Free • No Water Added • Made With Only Fresh Pork • Made On The Premises

• Hormone Free • Antibiotic Free • 100% Grass Fed

Pork Sausages Po

Ground Lamb

$

FOR LESS

5

10

Per lb.

11.00/kg

SAVE $3.00/LB

Lean Ground Pork • Antibiotic Free • Hormone Free

30L Bag

Bags

499

100% P Pork, k, Traditionally T Raised

Garden Soil Ga

4/$ 00

SAVE $3.00/LB

100% Lamb, Traditionally Raised

Organix Orga

BUY FRESH FOR LESS

Per lb.

15.41/kg

In Store Made

GARDEN CENTRE

Sunflowers

Bch

$

EASY CARRY BAG

99

4

Per lb.

11.00/kg

• Vegetable Grain Fed

$ 49 LESS THAN

2

SAVE $1.00/LB

Per lb.

5.49/kg

½ PRICE

GOURME

FROM OUR DELICATESSEN Galbani

Fresh Mozzarella

$ 49

2

Each

½ PRICE

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

THE BUTCH

2/$ 000 BUY FRESH

4

Per lb.

14.93/kg

WOW!

Jumbo Size Stringless Mangoes

Ontario Fresh Cut

$ 99

faceboo

®

Lamb Loin Chops

Sweet n’ Juicy

$ 49 BUY FRESH

3

FOR LESS

California Fresh sh Sweet n’ Juicy

Canadian Romaleaf Lettuce

2/$ 00

C

Jumbo Size Cauliflower

Rapini

Bch

NI

Product of Australia, Frozen

BUY FRESH FOR LESS

Tender Fresh, sh Andy Boy B

1

1929

FOR LESS

6-7oz Steaks

Sweet n’ Juicy

Seedless Cara Cara Oranges

1

6

Cantaloupes Ca

Per lb. BUY FRESH 1.26/kg SS

Per lb.

3.29/kg

$ 77

Ontario Fresh Sweet n’ Juicy On

Bananas

$ 49

GA

FOR LESS

“Fresh From The Th Tropics!”

Tr ics!” ics!”

¢ 7 5

OR

Beretta Farms, Certified Organic

Belle Marie

Double Cream Brie

$

99

4

300g

Natural Selections

Baked Ham

$ 49

1

Per 100g

Schneiders

Fat Free Chicken or Cedervale

Smoked Turkey Breast

$ 99

1

Per 100g

In Store Made Several Times Daily

Family Size Macaroni & Cheese

$

99

11

Huge 5 Lb Tray

9271 Markham Road (at 16th Ave.) • 905-471-0777 • www.thegardenbasket.ca

SAVE $8.00

Regular Hours:

DON VALLEY NORTH FACTORY AUTHORIZED CLEAROUT EVENT ENDS JULY 31ST

7

ONLY

Sport Appearance Package model shown♦

5,000

ON ALL 2015 ELANTRA MODELS

SE Tech model shown♦

4,000

ON ALL 2015 ELANTRA GT MODELS

5-Door GLS model shown♦

3,000

ON ALL 2015 ACCENT MODELS

5-YEAR

COMPREHENSIVE LIMITED WARRANTY†† ON ALL HYUNDAI MODELS

DON VALLEY NORTH 7537 Woodbine Ave. Markham

905-513-6878 www.donvalleynorthhyundai.com

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

HyundaiCanada.com

®/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ‡Cash price of $12,995/$10,995 available on all new 2015 Elantra Sedan L Manual/Accent 5-Door L Manual models and includes price adjustments of $4,032/$4,232. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595, fees, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ΩPrice adjustments of up to $4,032/$4,232/$7,000 available on all new 2015 Elantra Sedan L Manual/Accent 5-Door L Manual/Sonata Hybrid Limited models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Premium FWD with an annual finance rate of 0.99%. Weekly payments are $75. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $1,211. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,795, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, and license fees. Financing example: 2015 Accent 5-Door GL Auto for $19,136 at 0% per annum equals $46 weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $19,136. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $19,136. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance example includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Finance example excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees. ◊Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2016 Elantra L Manual with an annual lease rate of 0%. Biweekly lease payment of $70 for a 24-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $3,640. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595 levies, and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km. ∆$0 finance payments for up to 12 weeks offer is available on all new 2015 Hyundai models and the total amount of the 12 weekly payments is converted to an equivalent price adjustment on the price of the vehicle. This offer applies only to purchase finance offers on approved credit. Example: Weekly finance payments on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door GL Auto equal $52 for 84 months for a total price adjustment amount of $622. ♦Prices of models shown: 2015 Elantra Sport Appearance Package/Accent GLS Auto/Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD are $21,343/$21,277/$41,777. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,795, fees, levies and all applicable charges (excluding HST). Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees. Fees may vary by dealer. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2015 Elantra SportAppearance PackageAuto (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2015Accent GLS (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.9L/100KM); 2015 Santa Fe Sport LimitedAWD (HWY 9.8L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM) are based on ManufacturerTesting. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ‡†♦◊Ω∆Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. *BBQ Value Approximately $300

| The Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, July 23, 2015

LAST CHANCE! HURRY IN!

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DON VALLEY NORTH HOT SUMMER SAVINGS The Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, July 23, 2015 |

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HOT SUMMER SAVINGS ON NOW!!

TOP $$ PAID FOR TRADE INS OVER 100 IN-STOCK DEMO & PREOWNED VEHICLES 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL AUTO WHITE, 94,021 KM

9,895

2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL AUTO SILVER, 29,128 KM

14,995

2009 LINCOLN MKS BEIGE, 109,961 KM

14,995

$

$

$

STK# 4897H

STK# 4928H

STK# 4857H

2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LTD GREY, 65,258 KM

15,995

2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER TECH MANUAL RED, 55,087 KM

15,995

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA LTD GREY, 71,985 KM

15,995

$

$

$

STK# 4894H

STK# 4918H

STK# 4911H

2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2.4L GL RED, 52,537 KM

16,995

2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL AUTO GREY, 5,261 KM

16,999

2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL AUTO WHITE, 10,090 KM

17,828

$

$

$

STK# 4867H

STK# 4896H

STK# 4864H

2013 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE GREEN, 35,088 KM

24,995

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2.4L PREM SILVER, 19,142 KM

24,995

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE XL LUX 7-PASS SILVER, 47,672 KM

31,495

$

$

$

STK# 4886H

STK# 4902H

STK# 4934H

DON VALLEY NORTH HYUNDAI 7537 Woodbine Ave. Markham 905-513-6878 www.dvnhyundai.com

Formerly Don Valley North Automotive Group

2015 FACTORY EVENT NOW ON!

HOT SUMMER SAVINGS OVER 75 DEMO & PRE-OWNED VEHICLES IN-STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM ACTUAL KM AND VEHICLES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRINTING

2015 4 RUNNER SR5

2012 CAMRY XLE V6 FULLY EQUIPPED! GREAT SHAPE!

POWER GROUP, AIR, ALLOY RIMS, REAR FOLD DOWN SEATS, KEYLESS ENTRY 20,635 km • Stk #33185U

94,515 km • Stk #33184U

37,995

SALE $

SALE $

19,995

PRICE TAXES AND LICENSING FEES EXTRA

PRICE TAXES AND LICENSING FEES EXTRA

2004 4 RUNNER 4X4

2014 SCION XB BACK UP CAMERA, POWER GROUP, AIR, REAR FOLD DOWN SEATS, CRUISE, KEYLESS ENTRY

ONE OWNER, GREAT SHAPE, POWER GROUP, CLIMATE CONTROL, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE

6,045 km • Stk #33118U

87,069 km • Stk #33219U

12,995

21,995

SALE $

SALE $

PRICE TAXES AND LICENSING FEES EXTRA

PRICE TAXES AND LICENSING FEES EXTRA

2014 SCION FRS

2004 MATRIX

GREAT SHAPE, NICE SPOTS CAR FOR SUMMER FUN! 88,354 km • Stk #33206U

19,900

SALE $

PRICE TAXES AND LICENSING FEES EXTRA

HATCHBACK, GREAT SHAPE, AIR, KEYLESS ENTRY 168,985 km • Stk #33227U

SALE $

6,995

PRICE TAXES AND LICENSING FEES EXTRA

Hwy, 407

MARKHAM RD.

HWY. 7

McCOWAN RD.

Hwy. 404

View all our pre-owned vehicles at markville.com

MARKVILLE

formerly Don Valley North Automotive Group

markville.com

5362 McCowan • 905-294-8100 • 1-800-828-6585 • 416-798•7234 5362 Hwy. Hw 7, 7 just JustEast Eastofof McC wan • 905-294-8100 (1-800-828-6585) 416-798-7234

| The Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, July 23, 2015

PREMIUM CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

17

TOYOTA 2015 FACTORY EVENT ON NOW!

COME ON IN FOR SOME

HOT SUMMER SAVINGS ALL REMAINING 2014 MODELS MUST GO!

0%

* FINANCING UP * TO 36 MTHS LEASING UP TO 39 MTHS

2015 COROLLA CE $

ON SELECT MODELS.

† ON SELECT

MODELS.

2015 CAMRY

19,560 + HST

2015 RAV4

$

26,230 + HST

Model ZFREVT-AA

Model BURCEM-BA

Lease from $101

Semi monthly, 0.99% LEASE ASSIST INCLUDED Plus H.S.T with a buy Back value of $7,324

Finance from

123

$

LOYALTY PROGRAM

Bi-Weekly, .99% for 84 mths. Zero Down††

†††

IN-STORE SPECIAL

Ask About Our

SCRATCH N’ SAVE

up to

Lease from $

146

Semi monthly, 1.99% LEASE ASSIST INCLUDED Plus H.S.T with a buy Back value of $10,233

CASH PURCHASE

up to 5000 REBATE

$

Finance from

181

$

Bi-Weekly, 2.99% for 84 mths. ZERO DOWN††

4000

$

ON SELECTED 2015 MODELS

Markville Toyota is a division of WEINS Canada Inc. * 0% Financing is on 2015 select models. For example, $10,000 for 36 months @ 0% is $277.78 per month, with a COB of $0, for a total obligation of $10,000.

2.99% for 84 months on 2015 RAV4 and .99% for 84 months on the 2015 Corolla.

Hwy, 407

MARKHAM RD.

HWY. 7

McCOWAN RD.

PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL

Hwy. 404

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MARKVILLE

formerly Don Valley North Automotive Group

markville.com

5362 McCowan • 905-294-8100 • 1-800-828-6585 416-798•7234 5362 Hwy. Hw 7, 7 just JustEast Eastofof McC wan • 905-294-8100 (1-800-828-6585)• 416-798-7234

Oasis

Super Sandwiches or Cones Ice Cream

Mozzarella Cheese

$ 99

3

Health Break, Smoothies or Natures Collection

$ 49

3

SAVE UP TO $2.30

8 or 12 Pack

Campagna

99

¢

ok.com/gardenbasketfoodmarkets

den to your Basket® d until Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 Kraft Cracker Barrel

1929

86

2015

3

$ 49

2

100% Bamboo & Sugarcane Paper Napkins

$ 79

$ 49

2

SAVE $1.20

Premium Kettle Chips

1

LESS THAN ½ PRICE

SAVE UP TO $3.30

375-500g

• Antibiotic Free • Hormone Free • Vegetable Grain Fed

Lactantia

SAVE $3.00/LB

8

Per lb. g kg 2/k 19.82/

$

SAVE $4.00/LB

ET-TO-GO®

Sushi

$ 99

8

Pkg

LESS THAN ½ PRICE

$ 99

400g

1

½ PRICE

499

946ml

Each

SAVE UP TO $4.00

Aurora Aur

100% Pure Cranberry Juice

$ 99

12 Pack

$ 49 Black Riv River

SAVE $4.00/LB

8 Pcs Vegetable Roll & 8 Pcs California Roll

2

Popcorners Po Pop Popped Corn Cor Chips 142g or Terra Exotic Vegetable Sticks 226g

2

• Sustainable • Caught In North • Never Farm Raised American Waters

7

$ 99

SAVE $3.00

Regular or Lite

Haddock Fillets

Per lb.

17.61/kg

Gourmet K-Cup Teas

Cream Cheese

100% Fish, Wild Wil Caught

$ 99

250g

½ PRICE

Risotto Mix

$ 99

1

SAVE $3.00

175g

SAVE $1.00

OVEN FRESH BAKERY Stonefire

In Store Baked

Naan Crisps

$ 99

1

171g

Jumbo Blueberry Muffins

SAVE $1.50

s: 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.

$ 99

2

4 pack

SAVE $1.00

Homestyle, Two-Bite

Iced Brownie Platter

$ 99

2

400g

½ PRICE

La Brea, In Store Baked

Harvest Grain or Whole Clove Garlic Loaf

$ 49

3

Loaf

We reserve the right to limit quantities. No rainchecks. Savings based on regular prices at conventional The Garden Basket Food Markets. Although we strive for accuracy in both copy and illustrations, errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any errors.

Specials only available while quantities last. Photos are representational only.

SAVE 50¢ 16th Ave. Hwy. 7

Garden Basket

9th Line

Per lb.

19.82/kg

$

Beef Leg Cutlets

• Vegetable Grain Fed • Air Chilled

1199

100% Beef, Traditionally Raised

142g

Higgins & Burke rke

Ground or Whole Bean

Chicken Breast Cutlets

8

1

Espresso Coffee

100% Chicken, Traditionally Raised

$ 99

$ 99

SAVE $4.00

1L

Illy yP Premium ium

HER SHOP • Hormone Free • Antibiotic Free

Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil or Olive Oil

Markham Rd.

400460g

499

SAVE $1.50

McCowan Rd.

3

$

250’s

Boulder Canyon Canyon

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$ 69

C

SAVE 70¢

Filled Croissants

Terra Mia

$ 49

1.89L

Caboo Cab

k 6 Pacck

NI

SAVE UP TO $2.00

Product of o IItaly tal taly Bauli

2

GA

Apple Juice Blends

SAVE $1.00

946ml

Each

OR

Allen’s Allen’

Fruit Nectars

1

Monterey Jack, Mild, Medium Peanut Butter Light or Herb & Garlic with Chocolate or Cheddar Bars Vitale Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

$ 99

Del Monte

$ 49

Kraft

Raw & Organic Cookies 85g or Coconut Chips 56g

½ PRICE

400g

SAVE $1.50

Kennedy Rd.

Fed

69¢

Per 100g

1.75L

Hippie Foods

Mixed Vegetables

®

| The Markham Economist & Sun | Thursday, July 23, 2015

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20122 201

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FREE! FREE! FREE!

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Hurdler George fifth at Pan Ams Phylicia George would be the first to acknowledge she was disappointed in her fifth-place result in the women’s 100-metre hurdles final race at the 2015 Pan American Games at the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium on the York University campus Tuesday.

While quick to concede those who surpassed her at the finish line were deserving of the medals they attained, one of which included her Canadian teammate Nikkita Holder who claimed the bronze, the 27-yearold former Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy student was forced to battle some physical adversity prior to the final.

During her preparation in warming up for her semifinal heat, George incurred a cramp in her left calf. Running and jumping through that inconvenience, George

recorded the sixth-fastest time during the two semifinal heats at 13.00 seconds for a spot in the final.

George was hoping her ailment was just temporary. Unfortunately it wasn’t. Getting off to a start not to her standards, George could not recover.

“You want to race free (of injuries). Unfortunately I wasn’t rewarded with that. But that happens. I don’t want to make excuses.”

In accentuating the positive, George said she intends to draw from that experience in preparation for the world championships to be held in Beijing at the end of August.

Having already ran an Olympic time standard in preparation for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janiero, George said the only requirement she has to do is to finish within the top three during next year’s nationals to book her ticket and make her second Olympic appearance for Canada.

Check out some of the reasons why Nissan is

THE F FASTEST ASTEST GROWING AUT AUTOMOTIVE OMOTIVE B BRAND RAND IIN NC CANADA ANADA Based on full-line brands, on 12 month, year over year rolling unit sales

GREATEST CHOICES EVER

FINANCE† AS LOW AS

0 84 %

- IT’S BACK THE NISSAN

ON SELECT MODELS

PLUS PICK FROM OUR

APR FOR UP TO

MONTHS

ON SELECT MODELS

GET UP TO

1,000 2

$

OR

MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON US2

MY CHOICE BONUS CASH1

NO CHARGE

OR

EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN3 UP TO A $1,500 VALUE

FFEATURING E AT URING O OUR UR A AWARD-RECOGNIZED WA RD-RECOGNI ZED LLINEUP INE UP 2015 NISSAN ROGUE AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Intuitive All-Wheel Drive • Nissan Nissan Safety Safety Shield Shield with with Forward For ward Collision C ollision Warning Warning

MONTHLY LEASE≠ FROM $257 WITH $0 DOWN AT 0.99% APR FOR 60 MONTHS ◆ THAT’S LIKE $ WEEKLY ON ROGUE S FWD PAYING ONLY

59

INCLUDES

1,0 000 00

$

MY CHOICE BONUS CASH

▲

SL AWD AWD Premium model shown

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA SELLING PRICE

19,998

$

1,000

$

◆

ON ALTIMA 2.5

INCLUDES

MY CHOICE OR BONUS CASH

0% FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS ON AL ALTIMA TIMA 3.5 SL

▲

3.5 SL model shown

2015 NISSAN SENTRA - #1 COMPACT CAR FOR QUALITY THE “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT CAR IN INITIAL QUALITY” IN THE U.S.

36

MONTHLY LEASE≠ FROM $158 WITH $0 THAT’S LIKE $ DOWN AT 0% APR FOR 60 MONTHS PAYING ONLY

◆

INCLUDES

1,000

$ ON SENTRA 1.8 S M6

WEEKLY

MY CHOICE BONUS CASH ▲

1.8 SL model shown

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Despite loss, Markham fencer enjoys Pan Am experience

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It was a rough day for Markham’s Maxime Brinck-Croteau.

The fencer was unable to make it to the final or medal rounds during the Men’s Epee Individual on Tuesday.

He ended up losing 15-0 during the round of 16, after just managing to qualify during

the first (pool) round.

“It was pretty shameful to lose 15-0 in front of my country, my family, my friends,” he said.

“15-0 is pretty hard to take, I hope I’ll learn out of it and manage the pressure, especially the start of the day, which is very important.”

He, and fellow Canadian teammate Hugues Boisvert-Simard, had a lot of support from the Canadians in the stands.

“I heard it and I felt it and for me it was the first time that I actually had a crowd cheering,” said Brinck-Croteau, but noted it did add a little more pressure. “The pressure, I’m not sure if it was good or bad.”

He ended up ranking 14 out of 18 competitors during the pool round, and the top 16 went to the next level. Boisvert-Simard ranked first.

Boisvert-Simard beat his round of 16 match against Cuba’s Yunior Reytor while Brinck-Croteau faced Ruben Limardo Gascon from Venezuela, a gold medal winner from the London 2012 Olympics.

But Brinck-Croteau said it does not matter that his competitor was an Olympic medal winner, due to the nature of the sport.

“The opponent that I just fenced has the perfect style against me, very patient, very physical and always forward. For me it’s the worst opponent,” he said and added he lost to him twice this season.

“He was really confident stepping in, I was a little shaky. I had a bad morning, he had a great morning. Everything was in his favour.”

Despite his bad day, Brinck-Croteau said he was still happy to have been a part of the Pan Am Games, which he said has been amazing for the area.

“It’s a privilege for us to be part of the games,” he said.

And it’s not over for him just yet; he will be competing in men’s epee team on Friday.

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Millard was always first to volunteer

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nyone looking for volunteers never had to look further than the raised hand of M. Paul Millard.

When his sons, Jim and Mark, were boys, he was cubmaster with the 2nd Newmarket Cubs and later volunteered with the 1st Newmarket Scouts under the leadership of Jim Nuttall, who was named Ontario Senior of the Year in 2012 for his six decades of community service.

Nothing unusual about that, parents often get involved with their kids’ activities.

But Millard’s community spirit didn’t end there.

In addition to being an active member of the Upper Canada Chordsmen a cappella chorus, he volunteered on the Elman W. Campbell Museum board, the Friends of the Museum, the Newmarket Historical Society and Heritage Newmarket.

“He was always taking on jobs.

So, when he was with the Chordsmen, he wasn’t just there, he was the money guy, he was the treasurer,” Jim said, adding his father was honoured with awards from the town and the province for his volunteerism.

Millard, who died at the age of 85 on Sept. 4, 2012, came by his interest in history honestly, having belonged to one of Newmarket’s most renowned families.

His great-great-great-great grandfather was Timothy Millard, who moved to Newmarket in 1792,

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Millard’s son Jim said.

“He was not a (United) Empire Loyalist because by the time he got here, he’s a Quaker. He was forcibly emigrated from Pennsylvania,” he said.

“He came and got his 200 acres (granted by the government to Loyalists) for services rendered during the American Revolution.

There is some indication he probably fought on both sides, which really wasn’t that unusual.”

‘He had some interesting hobbies.

He was a rock hound.

He would go digging for rocks.’

Several streets in Newmarket’s core are named after the Millard family, including Millard Avenue, which was originally the lane leading from Yonge Street to the family farm, Timothy Street and John Street.

Jim and his brother grew up in a home at 100 Roxborough Rd., which had served as bachelor officers’ quarters during the Second World War. Millard himself grew up on a family farm in the Cooksville area of Mississauga.

He married his wife, Joyce, in 1951 and a few years later, the couple headed off on an adventure.

“They were ahead of the curve in a lot of respects,” Jim said of his parents.

“They liked travelling. They both quit their jobs and they went

hitchhiking across Europe for six months in 1954 or something like that.”

The couple settled in Winnipeg before moving to Newmarket in 1963 when Millard was hired as the credit manager of the Office Specialty Manufacturing Company.

After he was laid off in the mid1970s, Millard joined his wife as a real estate agent for about five years before becoming a professional baker, first running a franchise called Bakerman and later opening his own bakery called the Breadman in the Quaker Hill Plaza at Yonge and William Roe Boulevard.

“We did breads and pies. A lot of what we did, like butter tarts and that, was the family recipes,” Jim said.

Millard retired and the bakery closed in 1990.

In addition to volunteering, he liked to keep busy with other pursuits.

“He had some interesting hobbies. He was a rock hound.

He would go digging for rocks. It could be like semi-precious stones or whatever,” Jim said.

“We would go up north and we camped. That is what we did when my parents went on holidays. We went camping and for the two weeks or whatever, we collected rocks.”

Millard was also casted and painted model soldiers and liked cooking.

What does Jim miss most about his dad?

“Probably the stories. He told

Celebrate a life well lived!

“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.”

M. Paul Millard was always willing to lend a helping hand to community causes. an awful lot of stories. The historical stuff, which I’m interested in.

He was always there when you needed him,” he said.

“He was the guy, if you needed help, he would help you. He wasn’t doing it to get ahead or

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In addition to his wife of 61 years, Joyce, and sons Jim and Mark, Millard was survived by grandchildren Megan, Morgan and Christine.

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Cherished husband of Caroline and beloved and loving father of Mark, David was a dedicated science teacher, coach and mentor to many, at Markham District High School for 30 years.

He started the rugby program there, leading both boys and girls teams to numerous championships and was also actively involved in the outdoor club. With a small group of enthusiasts, David founded the Markham Rugby Football Club in 1980 and served as president for many years.

In recent years, he focused his efforts on serving his community by volunteering on a number of committees, as well as being active in the Orders and Medals Research Society.

DIETRICH, Cornelius John (Jack) Suddenly on Sunday, July 19, 2015 with his wife at his side. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Ladd). Loving father of Paul (Carol), John, Sandra (Michael King). Dear Papa of Julia, Riley, Hailey, and Heidi. Dear brother of Marlene Klassen, and the late Jerome and Magnus. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the flight crew and nurses that were on board Air Canada Flight #1974.

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ANDERSON, John Edward Born September 25, 1920 Passed away on July 16, 2015.

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Great grandfather of Andrew, Sarah, Madelynne and Lilyanna.

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Passed away peacefully on July 20, 2015 at the age of 79.

Beloved wife of Roy. Loving mother of Paul (Yvonne), Peter and Cathy (Greg). Proud granny of Emily, Devon, Leah, Harley, Jamie and Owen. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Visitation will be held at the DIXONGARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N. (Markham Road), Markham on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 11:15 a.m. until the time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 12:00 p.m.

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New table tennis facility wins over fans, players

BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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Hockey has traditionally had a large following in Markham.

But in recent years, badminton has gained popularity.

And don’t forget table tennis.

With the Atos Markham Pan Am Centre hosting the table tennis competition at the 2015 Pan American Games this week, fans flocked to the recently constructed facility to catch opening day action in the teams segment Sunday.

It was to the point of the day and evening sessions being filled to capacity at the near 2,000-seat facility.

While Monday and Tuesday’s morning team sessions were not sold out, the evening sessions and upcoming singles’ matches that will conclude with medal events Saturday are expected to be near to full capacity, said Bob O’Doherty, 2015 Pan American Games senior vice-president, sport and venues.

“With 14 sessions for table tennis about half of the events are sold out,” he said. “With sessions being played at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., the people have been gravitating towards the 5 p.m. games primarily since it’s after work.

“This weekend is sold out,” he noted.

“We’ve actually seen that across the board in other sports at the Games as well, as the momentum has picked up in ticket sales.”

change of plans Having Markham play host to the table tennis competition at the Games turned out to be a wise choice. That decision stemmed from two factors, O’Doherty said.

Research carried out by the Toronto Pan Am organization committee tried to determine where the greatest support would come from in hosting specific sports.

Their findings found the largest following for table tennis and badminton in Markham.

“The registration numbers, number of clubs and leadership in the sport, they’ve helped us to deliver the sport and create a high level of

excitement,” O’Doherty said.

Just as important was when the City of Markham altered their original plans for the Atos Markham Pan American Centre to add a field house that would adjoin the 10-metre pool that would host the water polo events for the Games.

The original plans, in 2010, had table tennis at Markham Centennial Arena and Bill Crothers Secondary School hosting badminton.

“When we validated all of the venues from the standpoint of badminton, table tennis and water polo, it would have been better operationally to do all three on one site,” O’Doherty recalled. “To do all three sports in one centre would create operational savings.

“When Markham made the decision in 2011 to add a field house as part of the aquatic centre at the Pan Am Centre we saw it as a great opportunity to put all three sports in one place.

“We’ve been very pleased with what we’ve delivered here (at the Atos Markham Pan Am Centre).”

The fieldhouse had to meet international standards from the table tennis and badminton federations to host the Games and future international sanctioned competitions.

While the Pan Am organizing committee has been impressed with the facility for table tennis, which can feature three matches at once on the main floor, the participants were equally impressed.

“The facilities here are really good,” said Team Canada member Anqi Luo, 18. “The lighting is good and when I was here a couple of months ago to play in the North American Cup, there were some issues with sunlight coming through the windows. But they’ve added blinds to correct that.

“The courts are also spaced out well and the crowd is just far enough away where they aren’t too close to the court.”

Also catching Luo’s attention was the enthusiasm of those in attendance.

“My first match here two days ago (during Sunday’s opening team matches) it surprised

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Lily Zhang of the USA plays Caroline Kumahara Tuesday at the Markham Pan Am Centre.

She’s says Markham’s table tennis centre could rival Olympic facilities. me that the whole gym was filled. I did not expect that. Table tennis in Canada isn’t really big. But on Sunday the people came out to support us.”

Lily Zhang, a 19-year-old member of the U.S. team, also gave the facility rave reviews.

In fact, she felt it could rival the facilities at the 2012 Olympics in London.

“I think this place is amazing. When I first walked on the court, I noticed there was a lot of space between the tables on the floor. This place has exceeded my expectations,” she said.

“It is one of the best facilities that I’ve played in. It could rival an Olympics’ site. This place is just as good. Everything is well prepared and well organized.”

Table Tennis Canada chief executive officer, was glad to see Canada has a facility worthy of hosting large international competitions for their sport.

After the Games, Table Tennis Canada will move their training centre to the Atos Markham Pan Am Centre in October after being centered in Ottawa for the past 35 years.

“I think as far as the Pan Am Games go, this is one of the best facilities around,” he said.

“It’s a great legacy to have the City of Markham

being co-operative with us and we’re looking forward to it.”

From the spectators perspective, they felt having the table tennis competition and the manner in which the field of play was arranged in the recently constructed facility was ideal.

Markham resident Anthony Brancati was impressed with the sightlines and format.

national training centre “It’s nice to be close to the action and the setting is casual,” he said. “It’s great in that you have the ability to watch more than one game and in going from doubles to singles’ matches.”

Citing his father used to play the sport and coached it during his time as a school teacher, Markham’s Emilio Vieira said he’s gained a far greater appreciation in watching it live.

“The set-up they have here for table tennis is great,” he said.

“You can see soccer or basketball any time because there’s professional teams for those sports in Toronto. But to watch these other sports like table tennis on the international level, it’s something you don’t see every day.

It’s been great,” he said.

Former skater rollerblades to bronze medal

BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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When Jordan Belchos rollerbladed his way to Canada’s lone medal in roller sports at the 2015 Pan American Games — a bronze in the 10,000-metre points race Monday — he pointed out were it not for speed skating, a trip to the medal podium might not have happened.

The 26-year-old former Thornhill resident, who made his Pan Am Games debut, revealed his time as a member of the Markham Speed Skating Club was instrumental in the success he’s attained in roller blading.

He took up inline blading before donning a pair of skates when he was just seven years old.

“My training for speed skating was what

gave me the confidence to believe I had a shot to medal in that race,” said Belchos, who currently resides in Calgary, where he’s a student at the University of Alberta.

He took up inline blading before donning a pair of skates when he was just seven years old.

Having competed in the World Inline Championships twice as a junior, Belchos said his interest in speed skating started in 2005, when he was recruited by the Own the

Podium Program to convert to long track speed skating.

That move proved to be fortuitous, as Belchos has skated his way to medals at the World Cup level, finishing third at the 2012-13 ISU Speed Skating Mass Start World Cup. First joining the Markham Speed Skating Club in 2005, Belchos remains a member to this day and was quick to offer thanks: “They’ve always been so supportive and I’ve always been so proud to be a member of the Markham Speed Skating Club,” he said.

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