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Region 'ground zero' for dementia cases LIsa QuEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Although Teresa Durante learned English after moving to Canada from Italy in 1959, dementia is robbing the senior citizen of her ability to speak her second language.

Fortunately, her round-theclock caregiver, Connie Bertucci, discovered a new day program in Vaughan for Italian-speaking seniors who have been diagnosed with early-stage dementia or Alzheimer's.

"We moved (to Woodbridge) to be with the Italian community because I came from Oakville where there was a beautiful program but they were all English-speaking and English food and it just made it that much harder," Bertucci said at the official opening of the Calabrian Benevolent Association of Ontario (CBAO) Centre at Islington Avenue and Hwy. 7 as Durante painted at a nearby table with other seniors.

"When I found this program, she felt at home in a way because they speak Italian. The environment, she just fit in and she felt good. I'm so fortunate to find something like this to give me two days off a week.

She loves it here, she loves the people, the people are terrific. It

means a lot to her. They should have more of these (centres)."

With an aging population and a growing number of patients with dementia, there is an increasing need for services, including those that cater to multicultural residents, Loren Freid, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of York Region, said.

"The needs are not being met. The dementia population is substantially larger than the services that are here for them," he said.

Because short-term memory is the first stage of memory to go with Alzheimer's and dementia, the diseases' victims born overseas often lose the ability to speak the English they learned after moving to Canada and revert to their mother tongues, Freid said.

"All of this is a unique challenge here in York Region for a couple of reasons. One is York Region has perhaps the fastestgrowing population of seniors across the country," he said.

"While dementia is not a normal part of the aging process, age is its most significant risk factor. So, York Region is essentially ground zero for seeing an increase in people with dementia."

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Hoarding habit tough to break TIM KELLY tkelly@yrmg.com It all started, innocently enough, with a childhood rock collection.

But decades later, the middleaged mother of three sons found herself raging in a wild family fight that left her temporarily homeless, barred from a house so stuffed with papers, furniture, clothes and other hoarded goods she was banned from living there.

How did it get to this for the Vaughan resident?

Now 54, Sandra (not her real name) grew up in Toronto, the daughter of what she describes as poor Italian immigrants who she said were both hoarders.

"It was more my father than my mother. They had the immigrant mentality and it was whatever you could get for free," she said in an interview last month.

She believes she picked up her hoarding habit from her parents and said her desire to acquire more and more stuff comes down to a "fear of being poor."

Sandra, who works in the education field and lives on her own after a divorce four years ago, said her hoarding came and went in phases over the decades but intensified when she split up with her husband. In addition, her three twenty-something sons chose to live with their father, so now alone, Sandra was free to hoard at will. And she did.

"I would get a high from collecting the stuff, a physical high.

I could pick up a huge, heavy cabinet but then found I couldn't lift it down off a truck," she said in describing how hoarding made her feel.

She started piling "collectables" such as papers, clothes and furniture items she found by the roadside on recycling days, in her sons' old rooms and the house eventually became so full, it was

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A hoarding disorder forced a Vaughan woman from her home. Above, the images show the state of her home before and after CHATS helped her to declutter.

With others, the work is on cognitive HOW TO HELP difficult to get in and out of the fire department allowed her to therapy where the effort goes in tryfront and back doors. live there again, Sandra has been ing to teach clients to think differently When it comes to hoarding, forced Eventually, something had to getting help with her hoarding about why they hoard. clearouts don't work. give. issue from CHATS York Region.

Melo said she finds that hoarders tend "It's very traumatizing and you're only The big break for Sandra came "I started in July with CHATS, to have much more stressful lives than focusing on the symptom of hoarding, this past April, when her famI see a therapist and my family non-hoarders which may be what helps not the underlying issue," said occuily carried out an intervention doctor is aware of it (hoarding)," trigger hoarding behaviour. pational therapist Alda Melo, who has of sorts.

Sandra said. seen at least 100 hoarders over the "Many also have other mental health She said her sons came to her She is working hard to slowly years in her practice. illnesses, which is very common and house and started trying to throw declutter her home and shows off may be living with depression. We see Melo, who is working with CHATS York out some items. She confronted before-and-after photos of rooms very high rates of that. Obsessive comRegion to help counsel hoarders in them and amid a lot of shouting that were once a hoarding nightpulsive behaviour is also common" with a program sponsored by the Ontario hoarders, she said. and yelling, a neighbour called mare and later, spotless.

Trillium Foundation, said in a forced the police. Once the cops noticed "It's very difficult to stop hoardclearout, "what we find is six months Her approach, in general, is try to try to the state of her home, they called ing and to declutter but I don't go or a year later, you have as much stuff teach them skills, modification stratethe fire department, who told her out on recycling and garbage days as you had before, if not more. And it gies and changing behaviours. builds distrust toward providers." she couldn't stay there because (to grab stuff) anymore," Sandra "They may not be ready to start discardthe entrances to the back and said.

Melo said hoarding is defined as a ing but ready to start reducing acquisifront door were so cluttered it was She avoids stressful situations mental disorder with varying degrees tion. It goes hand in hand. of severity. And treating it depends on a fire and safety hazard. as best she can, as she figures "There is no expectation or thinking that the client.

It was the wakeup call Santhey trigger hoarding behaviour you will cure hoarding disorder," Melo dra desperately needed and it has and believes, like any addict, she'll "With some clients we use harm-reducsaid. changed her life, she said. always have a desire to hoard. tion and try to focus on minimizing risk.

She did add it takes years to work It's not required that the individual stops Forced to live at a friend's home She said she'll just have to fight through hoarding issues and client's hoarding, but organizing and discarding for two months while coming to the urge to do it. must be determined to stay with it if only what's necessary," she said. terms with her issues and getting "It's always going to be a part they want to declutter. her house to a state where the of me," Sandra said.

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Divisive politics unCanadian

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hat are Canadian values? How do we define them? What’s in our DNA that indisputably says, ‘this is us’?

If one were to pose those questions to 10 different people, we would quite possibly get 10 different answers.

Metroland Media did recently ask people across the county to express what they believe our values are.

Answers included: “We try not to offend people.” “The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” “Taking care of veterans.” “Owning a house and having a job.”

“Heritage and democracy.” “Respect for our other Canadians, our neighbours.”

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Leitch, who cheered Donald Trump’s win, has actually seen her support grow of late.

If Canada’s genetic complexity is such that the values we cherish are so diverse, then what are we to make of MP Kellie Leitch’s vow to screen potential immigrants for conformity to those principles?

Leitch, a candidate in the race to replace Stephen Harper as federal Conservative leader, says if she’s in charge “every visitor, immigrant and refugee will be screened for Canadian values.”

Presumably, these values would be defined by Leitch. Immigrants would have to conform or try somewhere else.

It’s a proposal destined to divide rather than unite people, but that is likely Leitch’s intent. We just witnessed an anti-immigrant candidate capture the United States presidency in perhaps the ugliest, most divisive campaign we’ve ever seen.

Leitch, who cheered Donald Trump’s win, has actually seen her support grow of late, a development that may embolden her as she works to demonize another group - Canada’s so-called political and media ‘elites’ .

If history and Trump’s example teach us anything, it’s that politicians can manipulate angry, alienated, fearful people.

It’s important that we recognize Leitch’s approach for what it is - the same faux populist, obnoxious opportunism that inspired the Harper government to give us the barbaric practices tipline, the attacks on the niqab, and references to old-stock Canadians.

(Had Harper instituted a values test, it would likely have screened for conservative, rather than Canadian values).

Divisive polices couldn’t extend Harper’s reign and we contend that Leitch will also be disappointed as she seeks to divide us for her own ends.

The Republican party could not stop Trump, but federal Tories can certainly send a message that they will not head down the same path as they select a new leader.

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• LETTERS • Government money comes from taxpayers In the morning of Friday Nov. 4 2016, I used the washroom at the Millikan Mills branch of the Markham public library.

I saw a man removing paper towels for his personal use later. He started when I got in and he continued to remove them while I was there.

My estimate is that he took at least 30 sheets, if not more. He did it calmly and methodically. He arranged the whole pile neatly and put them in his pocket before leaving.

I asked him why he did that. His answer was “ It is not your money.” He got belligerent when I tried to explain to him that it is my money he was stealing, at least a small part of it.

● GET CONNECTED Have a comment on these or any other community issues? Email us at newsroom@yrmg.com I feel compelled to write to you in the hope that people like him will stop stealing from the public purse.

Educate them that “government money” comes from taxpayers. Since I am a taxpayer, it is part of my money they are taking without my consent - thus they are stealing from me and others.

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OMB editorial not based in reality Re: Time to Scrap OMB, Nov. 3.

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1990s I believe that your editorial is not based on reality. The OMB serves an important function for neutralizing decisions of biased municipal politicians. These politicians, by and large, do not necessarily vote for what is good for their constituents but rather for what the neighbourhood wants, be it good or bad.

Let’s be honest; nobody wants change in their neighbourhood regardless of the proposed redevelopments scale. Not only will the local councillor vote against the development but he/she will lobby the rest of council to vote likewise. The only fallback a developer has is the OMB,

who are not swayed by municipal politicians.

I agree that the members of the OMB should not be appointed. A solution may be to have them elected in provincial ridings during provincial elections, not municipal elections.

Without the OMB, very few developments will proceed based on the current approval process.

If you want to do away with the OMB, make the approval process fairer and not politically motivated. There are ways to accomplish this but that is not the topic of this editorial.

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We have received another shipment of outdoor greenery and arrangements – and even decorated trees if you don’t want frozen fingers.

There are great choices of boughs and adornments if you are a doit-yourselfer, and our very helpful ladies will assist you should you wish.

Indoors, poinsettias abound, with many more to come, as well as cyclamen and amaryllis.

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One of our considerations this week is to make life around the TV easy enough to fully enjoy the football game, so…. here goes:

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Our Sous Vide feature for this week will be one of our Rib Eye Steaks in Green Peppercorn Sauce. Simply follow the package directions, and in 12 min you will have a warm steak as tasty as if you grilled it on the spot, but took much longer, just sayin’.

OFF THIS WEEK Reg. $7.99/100g, and featured at And lastly, our feature salad dressing this week will be Blue Cheese, which is timely given the wing feature. Our housemade salad dressings have been a big hit this year, in part because there are some interesting flavours, but in EA large part because the ingredient panel is good reading.

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And lastly, we’ll be featuring our Chocolate Ganache Cakes. These are from the top-3 list of cakes at the counter, and they are not often featured because there are so many steps to making these. The first is making the cake, which you will find to be ‘double-chocolate’ as well, because there are chunks baked-in. They are then assembled into a triple-decker with dark chocolate ganache separating the layers. The third step is that they are ‘masked’, which means warm chocolate ganache is poured over to fully enrobe them, and then set to chill for a bit. They are then glazed with yet another layer of that warm fluid ganache, chilled yet again, and decorated with curls made out of, you guessed it, chocolate! Totally decadent! We’ll be making two sizes, Reg. $15.95 and $25.95 – (which seems pretty reasonable given the work involved).

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Report looks at emergency department performance measures such as patient satisfaction rates, visits and time spent at the hospital Chris simon csimon@yrmg.com You may have a shorter wait to see a doctor in an Ontario emergency room these days, but many of those departments are under an increasing amount of stress, according to a report released by the province's health care quality adviser.

Health Quality Ontario (HQO) recently released Under Pressure: Emergency Department Performance in Ontario. The report takes a broad view of the state of hospital ERs in the province and looks at performance measures such as patient satisfaction rates, ER visits and time spent at the hospital.

However, its findings offer a warning to many ERs - a large-scale incident could cripple a department's ability to offer quality patient care.

"Many patients wait too long in crowded emergency departments to be seen by a doctor," states the report, which is available at hqontario.ca. "While progress has been made in overall performance, an (ER) could be strained beyond its

capacity to provide quality to all its patients by a bad flu season, or if a hospital nearby has to temporarily close its emergency department.

Long waits to see a doctor are not merely inconvenient... there can be serious negative consequences."

The risk of infectious disease outbreaks, medical errors and death increases the longer a patient waits for assessment, says the report.

Under Pressure shows that the maximum amount of time nine out of 10 patients spent in the department dropped from 8.7 to 7.8 hours between 2008-2009 and 2014-2015. The limit patients waited in emergency to see a doctor also dropped, from 3.6 to three hours.

However, the number of annual visits to provincial ERs increased 13.4 per cent, more than double the 6.2 increase in Ontario's overall population during that time. In total, there were nearly 5.9 million unscheduled Emergency visits in 2014-2015.

The increase in visits is blamed largely on Ontario's aging population - patients over 65 tend to require more

frequent and complex care.

Many sick patients, who should be admitted to hospital or handed over to long-term care facilities, get stuck in ERs for extended periods of time because there is a lack of available beds in in-patient wards, Health Quality president and CEO Dr. Joshua Tepper said.

"Patients may spend hours and sometimes even days lying on stretchers in emergency examination rooms or hallways," he said.

"Even with the demographic challenges the province is facing, the concerted efforts made by government, hospitals and others to improve the performance of Ontario's emergency departments have brought many positive changes. But it's clear that much work still needs to be done to make emergency departments work better for all patients."

There was a 29.1 per cent increase in visits by people ages 65 and older.

Visits by more seriously ill - or 'high-acuity' - patients who were not admitted to hospital increased by 44.1 per cent, while the number of people who were admitted rose 17.5.

However, the report also seems to direct some blame toward other areas of the healthcare system. 47 per cent of adult Ontarians reported visiting Emergency for a condition they thought could have been treated by their primary care provider, if that doctor or nurse practitioner was available.

All these extra visits put ERs "under a great deal of pressure", the report states.

Ontario has set targets for ER length of stays. The proportion of visits completed within the four-hour non-admitted low-acuity patients increased to 89.9 per cent, up from 84.6.

Meanwhile, visits completed within the eighthour target for high-acuity patients and admitted patients rose to 85.7 per cent from 79.8.

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care spokesperson David Jensen says the province is providing an additional $140 million in funding to Ontario hospitals this year, to help further reduce wait times.

"We also continue to increase our investments in home and community care to ensure that patients can

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Sherwin Jamisola holds his son Syrus at the entrance of an assesssment room, part of the sub-acute care area of the Southlake emergency department. receive the care they need in their own homes, rather than in hospital," he said.

"Numerous initiatives have been implemented by the government since 2008 to improve emergency department performance."

So what is the province doing, specifically, to reduce wait times? The ministry has implemented a Pay-forResults program that provides financial incentives to high-volume hospitals that reduce length of stay times.

Nurse-led outreach teams are set up across the province to reduce transfers of long-term care residents to

emergency departments.

Long-term care homes also participate in initiatives aimed at reducing ER visits, and a Health Links program has been organized to better co-ordinate the care of patients with chronic or complex health conditions.

Most visitors seem satisfied by the care received in provincial ERs, according to a 2014-2015 patient survey. In total, 72.6 per cent of respondents reported receiving excellent, very good or good care, with the other 27.4 giving fair or poor performance ratings.

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Newmarket's Southlake Regional Health Centre is top in Ontario for ER wait times at about 1.3 hours on average.

According to Health Quality Ontario's recently released Under Pressure: Emergency Department Performance in Ontario, the limit patients waited in Emergency to see a doctor in 2014-2015 was three hours.

"We are leaders in the province, specifically our door to doctor time, which far exceeds the provincial average," Emergency department director Kim Storey said. "We've found a number of operational efficiencies and a philosophy change. We're able to react, in real time, to our patients. We're really proud. Wait times translate into quality of care."

Southlake's ER handles about 300 patients per day they're on pace for 111,000 in total this year. That makes the Southlake ER one of the busiest in the province, she said.

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Markham Stouffville Hospital is also exceeding expectations, with wait times of 2.1 hours in 2014-2015 and two in 2015-2016. Among other initiatives, MSH has an estimated ER wait time section for its Markham and Uxbridge facilities on msh.on.ca. The ER pages include: the number of patients at the hospital, a stopwatch image with a wait time indicator, and a graph showing the estimated busiest times for the department over the upcoming six hours. There's also a list of potential alternatives to the ER, like local clinics and links for Telehealth Ontario and Health Care Connect, posted prominently on the right hand

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This spring, Markham unanimously passed a motion calling on the province to ban unsolicited door-to-door sales, paving the way for more than 25 municipalities to follow suit.

Recently, the province introduced new legislation,

the Putting Consumers First Act, which if passed, would ban unsolicited, door-to-door sales.

Door-to-door sales tactics have been one of the top complaints received by the government and consumer services ministry.

The movement gained momentum online after a couple of Vaughan residents started a petition to #StopTheKnocks.

Local Councillor Colin Campbell led the #StopTheKnocks campaign in Markham.

"I first started this initiative last spring after hearing about thousands of consum-

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Police and CAA held a media event in Etobicoke Wednesday morning where officers used a special "skid car" to demonstrate techniques to get out of a skid.

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Snow could hit Toronto on Sunday, and police see a spike in collisions whenever there's a sudden change in weather conditions.

Stibbe said motorist behaviour should also change by slower driving and no sudden braking.

"We depend so much on our safety system in the cars. In some cases we're putting so much faith in them that we're overdriving the road conditions and the safety systems and essentially putting ourselves out of control."

LeMoine said vehicles should also be made ready for the winter.

"You want to make sure your lighting system is fully working," he said. "Your windshield wipers should be functioning well because if you can't see through your windshield it's unsafe, and make sure your washer fluid is topped up, that your oil is in good standing."

LeMoine also suggests having a survival kit and an emergency roadside kit in vehicles.

The kits should include a snow brush, an ice scraper, a shovel, a first aid kit, extra clothing, a flashlight, extra windshield washer fluid along with food like granola bars and bottled water.

Having Kitty Litter is also a good idea.

"If your vehicle becomes stuck in a situation where the tires can't grip the surface of the road, sprinkling some Kitty Litter near the tires can sometimes help you gain just enough traction to get out of that situation," said LeMoine.

CAA also recommends having a set of four matching winter tires installed for better traction.

"They do make a large difference over all-season tires, and they can help reduce your stopping distance by up to 25 per cent," LeMoine said.

CAA offers these additional tips for winter driving: • Stay on main roads • Keep a phone charger in your car • Avoid using overdrive or cruise control • Slow down and move over for emergency vehicles • Never pass a snow plow on the righthand side • Practice emergency braking to understand how your vehicle will react • Ensure your gas tank is always above half full

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The driver in a fatal singlevehicle crash in Markham Friday morning faces a charge of dangerous driving causing death after a 17-year-old passenger in her vehicle died.

The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, in the area of 14th Avenue and Markham Road, at about 3 a.m.

The driver, a 22-year-old woman, and another passenger, a 21-year-old woman, were taken to hospital with serious injuries The driver's condition has improved and she has been arrested and charged.

Jing Jing Pan, of Markham, is charged with dangerous driving causing death.

During the incident, the Land Rover SUV rolled many times after going up a small ridge and according to reporter Tim Kelly, who was on scene, the damage makes it look as though the vehicle "fell from the sky".

The speed limit on the road is 50 kilometres per hour.

The turn heading east along 14th, just west of Markham Road, can be tricky, Evelyn Essien, who works near the mall where the crash took place, said.

"I don't know what can cause this kind of damage, but I'm shocked," she said.

There have been several other crashes at the same site over the past few years, but "nothing this bad though", said a man who works in the area.

York Regional Police continues its investigation and asks anyone with information to contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704.you may also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, by leaving an anonymous tip online at 1800222tips.com, or by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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New hospice offers choice for terminally ill patients Newmarket facility named after philanthropist Margaret Bahen Lisa Queen lqueen@yrmg.com

Without residential hospice beds, terminally ill patients are forced to choose between dying in hospital or at home.

While people want to die in the comfort of their home surrounded by loved ones, they often choose spending their final days in hospital for fear of being a burden on their families.

That is why a new regional residential hospice being built in Newmarket is so crucial, says Dr. Cindy So, the regional clinical lead of palliative care for the Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) palliative care network.

"Palliative care focuses on quality of life and ensuring that patients are provided with comfort, with quality care and with dignity at the end of life," she said.

"Currently, in York Region we only have three residential hospice beds and while our friends at (Richmond Hill's) Hill House Hospice are doing incredible work, the demand for palliative care and hospice care continues to grow."

While there are some great palliative community supports available, they are often not enough, said So, a palliative care doctor at Southlake Regional Health Centre.

"I see time and time again that patients and families in desperation come to the emergency room and, sadly, they die on a stretcher in the ER. That is simply not appropriate nor is it dignified," she said.

"To me, hospice represents the best of both worlds. It provides a warm, familiar, homelike environment while still providing the 24-hour professional

care. The interprofessional team are not only experts in pain and symptom management, but they work together to meet the emotional, the spiritual and the psychological needs of patients and families when they truly are most vulnerable."

An official groundbreaking was held Nov. 18 for the centre, already under construction on Grace St. beside the hospital and its long-term care home.

The centre, which will serve the whole region, will be named the Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region in recognition of one of Southlake's most generous supporters, foundation president Neila Poscente said.

Bahen and her family have supported many programs at Southlake, including the regional cancer program's Bahen Chant Radiation Treatment Cen-

tre and the John and Margaret Bahen Rehabilitation Program.

The Bahen family and the community have raised $4 million toward the hospice, a $12 million project, which will be 100 per cent funded through foundation's "love lives here" campaign.

It is exciting to see the hospice, which has been in the works since 2010, taking shape for its completion in late 2017, Southlake president Dr. Dave Williams said.

"Our community has rallied together to help us build this residential hospice," he said.

"Through the philanthropy we have from our remarkable community, we will be able to provide an environment where we can provide comprehensive end-of-life care with compassion, with empathy, with dignity

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Southlake President and CEO, Dave Williams and Southlake Foundation President and CEO Neila Poscente show off an artist’s rendering of the new hospice, currently under construction (behind).

Southlake Regional Health Centre holds an official groundbreaking ceremony for a new residential hospice being built on Queen Street in Newmarket, Ontario. When completed, the hospice will serve about 250 patients and their families from York Region and surrounding areas, each year. and with respect."

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Country Pastimes 27th annual craft sale WHEN: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lemonville Community Centre, 13453 McCowan Rd. CONTACT: facebook.com/CountryPastimesArtisanSale COST: Free Also runs Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Christmas Family Fun Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Cornerstone Christian Community Church, 9680 Ninth Line CONTACT: 905-2943554, info@ cornerstonechurch.ca COST: Free Inflatables, carnival games, craft and hobby workshops, food and music are all part of this event.

Markham Santa Claus Parade 2016 WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Markham Main Street CONTACT: info@ markhamsantaclausparade.com COST: Free The 43rd Annual Santa Claus parade proceeds north on Markham road from Hwy 7 to 16th Avenue.

EXPO T.O. Vendor Show 2016 Winterfest WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Monte Carlo Inn & Suites, 7255

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Warden Ave. CONTACT: expotovendorshow@gmail.com COST: Free Come out and support small business and up-and-coming entrepreneurs from across the Greater Toronto Area. Event showcases vendors such as: jewelry, fashion, clothing, cake designers, health and wellness, baptismal and wedding, hair and makeup, skincare products, household items, gift baskets and more. Door prizes. Raffle draw. Complimentary parking. Entry is free if you bring a non-perishable food item.

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The Business Women’s Network of York Region November Event WHEN: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Center For the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. CONTACT: Elizabeth Johnston, 416-910-1058, info@bwnyr.com COST: Free The Business Women’s Network of York Region meets for Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast or Cocktail Party.

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5 things to do this weekend ● Friday, November 25

Giinwint Aadizookaanaan: Reflections of Ogemawahj Exhibition WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street CONTACT: Clare Bolton, 905-713-1818, www. auroraculturalcentre.ca, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca COST: Free Artist Clayton Samuel King’s solo exhibition is an interpretive journey through the Potawatomi stories of Chief Ogemawahjiwon, Migizi Doodem.

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Festival of Lights and Old Fashioned Christmas WHEN: 5:15 p.m. to WHERE: Georgina Pioneer Village & Museum, 26557 Civic Centre Rd., R.R. 2 CONTACT: , 9054764301, ext. 2354, , eleisure@georgina.ca COST: $1 Step back in time to enjoy a 19th-century-style Christmas. Live music, storytelling, holiday crafts, demonstrations, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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Rosa Mancuso is a client of the CBAO Centre in Vaughan program. CBAO is launching a new day program for Italian residents with early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families and caregivers.

Number of people with dementia to double by 2031 ● From page 1 There are about 15,000 people in the region with some form of dementia, which is expected to double by 2031.

There are about 80 languages spoken in the Greater Toronto Area, according to the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance.

“York Region as part of the GTA forms the largest, most diverse ethnocultural community in Canada so it is extremely important to have dementia programs in the native languages of the people who live here,” Freid said.

Not only do programs help people with the disease communicate more easily, but they also encourage family members to work with organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Society to get their loved one the care they need, he said.

The society, a leader in providing programs, including staff able to provide services in different languages, helps about 2,200 residents and their families a year.

That’s only about 15 per cent of the 15,000 York residents with Alzheim-

er’s and other dementias.

Both Freid and Dr. Giovanni Marotta, clinical adviser to the CBAO seniors day program, are worried about the impact of the growing population of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients on the health care system.

“There are 360,000 cases of dementia in Canada and every minute, a new case is diagnosed,” Marotta said.

“Dementia is ranked fourth in the world for disease burden and that’s increasing.”

The day program, sponsored by CBAO and Active Green + Ross, helps clients perform to the best of their cognitive and behavioural abilities while also giving caregivers a break, Marotta said.

“What also makes our program unusual is that it has come from generous donors from within our community. They’ve seen the gap in care and the suffering within our Italian-Canadian families with long wait lists,” he said.

“We have a number of day programs here in the Greater Toronto Area

but the wait lists are long.

Last year, wait lists for clients in the Vaughan area were approaching one year.”

The centre looks like a light industrial workplace rather than a nursing home or community centre.

“Many individuals with dementia are afraid that the usual day programs in nursing home settings are a preparatory step to get them ready for (a) nursing home,” Marotta said. “(At CBAO), it is just the opposite. We also know that many of our elders with dementia were blue collar workers who had little time for hobbies. The program tries to invite them into a return to a work environment, which is a familiar setting for them. They are more receptive to the physical, mental and social exercises inherent in the program structure.”

Maintaining intellectual and functional abilities allows people with dementia to hold on to their independence and avoid nursing home care for longer, Marotta said.

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Sampradaya Dance Creations, Canada’s award-winning South Asian dance company, presents Pralaya – an artistic collaboration with Balinese dance. Pralaya creates a world of mystery, myth and magic on the Flato Markham Theatre stage.

Flato Markham Theatre presents ‘Shanghai Nights’ and ‘Pralaya’ AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com

Experience the world of culture through the live arts.

This month, the Flato Markham Theatre brings diversity and culture to the stage with performances by the Shanghai Acrobats and Sampradaya Dance Creations.

The Shanghai Acrobats presents "Shanghai Nights," Nov. 25 and 26, a dreamlike story about a boy who becomes friends with a phoenix.

Sampradaya Dance Creations presents "Pralaya," Nov. 29, a tale of dynastic conflict, chaos and mystery.

"These productions have immense cultural value," said Flato Markham Theatre general manager Eric Lariviere.

"There is so much to learn from other cultures.

The programs we offer are unmatched in the GTA, we are leading the way in mak-

ing diversity a priority."

"Shanghai Nights" is a performance set to amaze where confounding contortions, aerial skills, twirling lanterns, hoop diving, unicycle troupe and gravitydefying acts take centre stage.

While the story is about a boy who befriends a phoenix, the performance showcases the delicate tensions between pageantry and precision, and beauty and balance.

Over the past 50 years, the Shanghai Acrobats has become one of the most competitive acrobatic companies in China.

The Flato Markham Theatre will host several performances of "Shanghai Nights" - Nov. 25, 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Nov. 26, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Sampradaya Dance Creations, an award-winning South Asian dance company, joins forces with distinguished Balinese choreographer and master of

Topeng mask dance, Wayan Dibia to create "Pralaya" a modern retelling of the Indian epic "Mahabharata."

"Mahabharata" is a story where feuding families are torn between lust, revenge, greed and ambition for the throne.

An epic game of dice decides who will reign and who will flee.

"The 'Mahabharata,' the epic poem on which 'Pralaya' is based, was composed thousands of years ago and is as relevant today as it was when written," said Sampradaya's artistic director Lata Pada.

"Pralaya" brings this epic game of dice to life through a fusion of Indonesian and Indian dance, shadow puppetry and masks.

There is one performance of "Pralaya," Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. at the Flato Markham Theatre.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit markhamtheatre.ca

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Safety should reign supreme when stringing holiday lights around the house.

Holiday decorations help make a special time of year even more memorable. Whether you’re hanging mistletoe above a doorway or decking the halls, safety must be a priority when decorating a home for the holidays.

Accidents can happen no matter what type of holiday decorating you’re doing, but stringing holiday lights around your home may be especially dangerous. This season, keep the following safety tips in mind when stringing lights so this season of celebration starts off safe and sound. · Work with at least one partner. Never go it alone when stringing holiday lights. Make sure someone is there to hold the ladder steady as you climb up and down. Partnering up when stringing holiday lights allows decorators to use both of their hands to climb up ladders instead of using one of their hands to carry lights.

Once they reach a point where it’s safe to hang lights, they can then have a helper hand them the lights. If possible, work in groups of three so someone can hold the ladder steady at all times. · Inspect lights before hanging them. Lights are not built to last forever, and over time holiday lights can suffer damage that has the potential to be dangerous. Wires can fray, and sockets can crack or break. Inspect lights and wires before hanging them, replacing any that pose a hazard. When replacing bulbs, be sure to replace them with bulbs of equal wattage. · Use an extension cord of adequate length.

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A justice claimed to have suffered "sleepless nights" considering a York Regional Police officer's defence, before finally rejecting it, finding the officer guilty of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old student in the back of his cruiser.

Const. Young Min von Seefried was convicted Thursday at the Newmarket Courthouse, a move that might result in the loss of his job and an 18-month jail term.

The 34-year-old married father of two young children listened quietly as Justice Marquis Felix read out a lengthy judgement, calling into question practically every portion of von Seefried's defence, calling portions "flimsy", "truly bizarre" and "nonsensical".

The January 2015 incident began after von Seefried was patrolling Markham streets near Woodbine Avenue and Yorktech Drive.

At about 4:30 a.m., after noticing a high-end Mercedes was a different colour to the one listed on the vehicle's registration, von Seefried said he pulled the car over.

He said after approaching the car and questioning both the driver and the passenger, he grew concerned that prostitution, alcohol and domestic issues might be involved. In light of this, he claimed to escort the passenger to his cruiser to ensure she was in the man's car of her own free will.

Once there, the complainant said von Seefried began kissing the 21-year-old Chinese foreign exchange student. She further said he placed his hand up her top, grabbing her breast, before placing his hand down her shorts, fondling her clitoris and then placing her hand on his erect penis, asking her to "taste it". The officer denied all of this, but did admit to writing her

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York Regional Police Const. Young Min von Seefried leaves the Newmarket Courthouse after a court date in his sexual assault trial. phone number down in his notebook before calling her twice 30 minutes later and leaving a voicemail.

Justice Felix rejected that von Seefried called the girl later that morning to make sure she was OK, claiming his defence "smacks of after-the-fact justification".

He further criticized von Seefried's actions in turning off his dashboard camera and failing to switch on his in-cruiser camera, which might have captured the entire exchange.

Felix also criticized the officer who took the complainant's statement after the fact, saying he's "extremely concerned" the officer interviewed the complainant in the same room as her boyfriend, and showed "serious neglect or basic fundamental procedures" by failing to video or audio record the inter-

view. He called the failures "unconscionable", considering the fact the complaint was about one of his fellow officers.

Felix called portions of the complainant's evidence "powerful and persuasive", explaining that she was careful to "denote when she was not entirely sure".

In summary, Felix said he lost sleep over the case, but was resolute in believing little of what von Seefried said while on the stand.

"I reject almost all of the defence's evidence," he said. "Other than he was working... I'm hard pressed to give any credence to the remainder of the evidence."

Const. von Seefried is now expected to lose his job with York Regional Police, but will remain suspended with pay until the end of court proceedings, according to police.

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His love for nature and building was a true mark of his life. It was evident in his personal life when he took pride in the re -building of the family cottage near Bancroft, Ontario. John loved renovating and displayed his talent in many cottages and homes in his life time.

In his early years, John Helliwell spent a good deal of time highly involved in the Scouts of Canada organization. He met with and planned many hiking and canoeing expeditions teaching young people about the beauty of nature in the world. John Helliwell always loved animals especially his German Shepherd named Mac of which he spent many wonderful days with in his later years. John Helliwell also loved to travel and spent time with his family on a teaching exchange in Northern Ireland. John also loved his car trips around Ontario but especially enjoyed when he took his family to Florida. Cremation has taken place as per his wishes.

Services will be held at Eastridge Evangelical Missionary Church, 12485 Tenth Line, Stouffville ON, on Friday, November 25 at 1:00 p.m.

CHRISTOPHER DEMITRY TADRES November 30, 1983 May 9, 2010

IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY CHRISTOPHER AND WE REMEMBER Always a smile, instead of a frown, Always a hand, when one is down, Always true, thoughtful and kind, Wonderful memories YOU left behind Loving you was always easy We do it every day But Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every single day, Although No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts YOU’RE always there Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR LOVE and OUR SON Mom, Dad, Patrick and Rash

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In Memory of Marilyn Tickell (nee Huntley) February 15, 1954 November 15, 2007 One moment in time, The moment of time When you left us.

A passing moment of time, The moments of time without you We think of you often In our moments of time, Moments of laughter, Moments of joy, But always, Our constant moments of time, Are missing you And always loving you.

Always remembered and sadly missed by husband Lawrence, daughter Amanda, granddaughter Bella, grandson Anthony, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.

Celebration of George Polyzotis’ life Family and friends attended a celebration to honour George at Angus Glen Golf Club September 2016. The Reverand Donald Shields officiated the service.

George was born in Greece 1948 and immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of 8. George was a partner with his brother in Polyzotis and Company in Toronto, a successful Chartered Accountant firm. Married to Prudence over 40 years.

2008 George suffered a debilitating stroke and was lovingly cared for at home until his passing peacefully at home 02 April. Cremation took place 04 April.

The family would like to graciously thank Dr. McLaren, Dr. Patterson, York Region Palliative Team, EPIC Team, Central CCAC, Lifelabs and Dixon Garland Funeral Home.

George truly was a gift to all who met him. There are no words to express our sadness and loss.

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Savour the flavour of wines produced in York Region

Spend a nice crisp, fall day savouring the flavours of fruitful whites, full-bodied reds and award-winning ice wines produced from grapes grown close to home.

According to Wine Country Ontario, York Region is one of four emerging wine regions gaining notoriety among wine connoisseurs.

York's wineries are located within the Oak Ridges Moraine and Holland Marsh areas, where the makeup of the soil and climate mirrors that of Ontario's premier wine destination, Niagaraon-the-Lake.

"People always say, 'I never could imagine growing grapes in Stouffville'," said Antonio Piro of Gallucci Winery, who grows about three different varieties of grapes on 10 acres off Ninth

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"I tell them, 'Come and see the grapes growing.' You don't have to drive an hour a half to taste fine wine. It's here."

The winery is surrounded by grapevines and sits in a valley part of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The breeze from Musselman's Lake lends to vibrant flavours, Piro said.

The family owned and operated winery officially opened in 2014 showcasing the 2013 Don Paulo special red, a blend of merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon - the wineries oldest vintage. Now the winery has about a dozen different wines for every taste.

Just a few minutes down the road is Willow Springs Winery, the first winery in York Region to receive a VQA Ontario certificate and the first to produce VQA wines in the Oak Ridges Moraine.

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Fruit wines are made using the same method as wine made from grapes, using the clear fruit juices for whites and whole fruits for reds, Passafiume said.

"We're not a grape farm," he said. "So, we make wine from what we have. At the start, there were disbelievers."

There are more than a dozen different varieties of wine made from strawberries, apples, blue berries and even honey as well as a collection of hard apple and ice ciders.

In the north, Holland Marsh Wineries is nestled in one of the richest agricultural areas in the province and specializing in small batch reds, whites and ice wines.

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Matt Passafiume is the owner Applewood Farm Winery in Stouffville. fruit-forward wines, similar to those found in Eastern Europe, said winery spokesperson Jill Jambor.

The marshlands are a combination of muck soil and sand, with plenty of organic material such as decomposed tree roots, which helps retain and release heat from the sun helping ripen the grapes.

The winery uses a wind machine that forces warmer

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While its grapes are not grown in York Region, Magnotta Winery's Vaughan location is a must see destination.

The flagship winery features state-of-the-art wine making and bottling facilities as well as a microbrewery, distillery and underground barrel cellar.

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The cool climate and lime stone found in the soil creates light-bodied wines with a delicate aroma, said Michael Cheung of Willow Springs Winery.

"It's very similar to Niagara-on-the-Lake," he said Willow springs, founded in the late 1950s, grows four different varieties of grapes on 11 acres and produces about two dozen wine selections, including a number of award-winning red and white ice wines all using traditional techniques.

The third winery with roots in the Oak Ridges Moraine is home to a different type of vintage - apple and fruit wines.

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