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ee Nick Foti take the trip of a lifetime, starting July 8. The Newmarket resident, a professional wrestler who also teaches at an elementary school in Richmond Hill, will compete on the third season of The Amazing Race Canada, which premieres next Wednesday on CTV. He’ll be on a team with long-time friend and tag team partner Matt Giunta. “I knew the premise, but I’d never really watched it,” Foti said, in an interview with The Era. “But there are different aspects to wrestling; you have to get yourself to towns and find your way. You have to merchandise yourself and think on your feet. You have to check your ego at the door. It’s not just two guys grunting. There are characters and stories. Because of that, I knew we’d be able to do well. We can adapt to situations very quickly and entertain people.” The team, known as Asylum & Burns or The Flatliners, will attempt to finish off the other competitors.

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Foti believes the team has a significant advantage, since they’ve travelled across the world and become experts at improvising and being impulsive. They are also funny and humble, which could work well on the race. Giunta lives in Stouffville and also works as a real estate agent. “We met through wrestling about 10 years ago,” Foti said. “We’re definitely a unique team. We’re not brothers or father and son, but we’re more than just coworkers. The most exciting part about being on the race is being able to break stereotypes of what people perceive pro wrestlers to be. We’re real people with goals and families. We very rarely fight. If we do, it’s over momentarily.” They have spent hundreds of hours travelling in cars together — Foti even admits he’s spent more time with Giunta than his own family in recent years. The team has wrestled in Japan and the United States, but their greatest

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thrills involve performing in front of 20,000 people at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, and touring Canada’s East Coast with wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. They’ve also battled several well-known wrestlers in the ring — from Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake and Jake “The Snake” Roberts to teams such as The New Age Outlaws and Demolition. “We’re perpetually 10 years old,” Foti said. “We’re either too stubborn or too stupid to give up on our dreams. I loved comic books and superheroes, and when I started watching pro wrestling, it was the first time I would actually be able to see the superheroes come to life. It became more of an obsession in my late teens and… for whatever reason, I stuck with it.”

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Confined to a wheelchair due to the debilitating effects of muscular dystrophy, Newmarket’s Dan Philion will lead a march Tuesday calling for increased benefits for residents with disabilities. The Stroll and Roll to Freedom March will start at the York Region headquarters on Yonge Street, north of Eagle Street in Newmarket and make its way to NewmarketAurora MPP Chris Ballard’s office on Wellington Street, east of Industrial Parkway in Aurora. “I think everybody and myself deserves a better deal than what they (the government) are offering, if people are on disability,” Philion, vice-chairperson of the Poverty

Action for Change Coalition, said. “I feel desperate; I feel isolated at times. I can’t afford to eat the food we should be eating. They want people to eat healthy food. We can’t eat out of a can. We need fruits and vegetables. Eating out of a can, there are additives and preservatives. If you’re not getting the proper nutrition, your brain doesn’t work.” Ballard could not be reached for comment. Coalition president Tom Pearson sympathizes. “He didn’t ask to be like this, why does he have to live like this?” he said. “If they can make a change for him, maybe it will help other people. That’s what Dan is hoping for.”

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the month for help and food. We are saying does he not deserve a better deal than he’s getting here?” Philion, a father of three who was a torchbearer in the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay in downtown Newmarket June 25, is also upset policies to help people with disabilities don’t appear to be applied consistently across the province, Pearson said. Philion had a productive meeting with Ballard in January but feels the march will bring public attention to the difficulties faced daily by people with disabilities, he said. The march begins at the regional headquarters at 17250 Yonge St. July 7 at noon and is expected to arrive at Ballard’s office at 238 Wellington St. E. by 3 p.m.

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enjoyed a needed vacation last week and basked in perfect summery weather, relaxing at the beach over a good 1,000-page novel at my favourite park in Ontario, or maybe Canada — Sandbanks. But I couldn’t help thinking that my week had revolved around four-legged animals, specifically dogs. I had planned a short vacation retreat at a resort in historic Prince Edward County — or “The County” as locals call it. For decades, my father and our extended family enjoyed a family farm in Picton and so for both my adult daughter and myself, summer isn’t summer without a stay in The County and beach time at Sandbanks. Since the farm was sold after my father’s death, we now are among the hoards of tourists who flock to resorts, cabins, trailer parks and campgrounds in the area. After weeks of negotiations with my daughter, involving the work schedule of her boyfriend (guess he’s officially her “partner” as they are now living together) and, most importantly, the care of their two dogs, the dates were set and the resort room booked. As dogs aren’t allowed at the resort, part of the vacation deal involved our daughter’s dog, Bruno, and the partner’s dog, Alaska, staying at a “Pet Hotel” — aka our Richmond Hill home. My husband and son had mixed feelings about their sudden dog-care duties. Bruno was part of our family home for almost two years when our daughter lived at home and worked in Aurora; they were a package deal. But when she worked or visited every weekend with her boyfriend, Bruno became the walking, feeding, playtime responsibility of the rest of our family. So despite some protests, I knew both my husband and son were pleased to dig out the dog toys and welcome Bruno back home for a brief stay. Alaska, a girl dog, was an unknown houseguest. She and Bruno have become doggy pals now that their human parents live together, but she’d never stayed overnight in our home.

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At any rate, with tales wagging and then with brief howls of protest when my daughter and her partner left to head to Sandbanks, they settled in to our home. There were more howls of protest when I headed out the door too, loaded down with coolers and bags. At any rate, I drove to The County, met my daughter and her partner at the beach for a picnic lunch, and was then informed that they had to return to the GTA that very day for a very good reason. “I have a job interview!” she announced. After many months of unemployment and job searching, this was welcome news — as any parent of a young person this day and age would agree. And, while not what I had envisaged after paying for four years of university education, it was an assistant manager job at a pet store — perfect for the passionate pet owner and animal lover that she is. The next day, while lounging in the sand watching families cavort in gentle waves, I received a happy text: “I got the job!” Upon my return home, I learned that my husband and son had survived their dog-sitting duties quite well. The only damage done was to a couple of plants in the back garden, trampled by an excited Alaska trying to capture one of many squirrels. When my good friend in Newmarket called that same week to tell me her new York Region Pet Services business was doing well, describing with humour the Rottweilers, cats and other pets she was caring for, I decided that my week really was going to the dogs, but in a good way.

Growth has created divided communities York Region municipalities have seen rapid growth over the past 20 years. Money Sense magazine (and as reported by York Region Media Group) named Newmarket as the best place to live in York Region, placing it 23rd in Canada out of 209. I am proud to have grown up in a town that is diverse in culture and rich in its sense of community. As a young woman, I hope to be able to remain in this community and raise a family. Unfortunately, there is one problem. The cost of housing has skyrocketed to the point where young people cannot afford to own a home here. The cost of rent is equivalent to a mortgage payment, if not more, in some cases. There are many affluent subdivisions as part of this growth, but even larger growth in poverty and that has created a division in our community. As York Region rapidly grew, strategies for housing and incentives to build dedicated rental apartments and affordable housing units have equally decreased. There is minimal attention to the specific ways in which our community’s vulnerable populations are impacted by this and are at great risk of homelessness. These individuals and/or families include,

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but are not exclusive to: recent immigrants, seniors, low-income persons, single-parent families, individuals living with disabilities and persons living with mental illness. Political awareness to this issue is not negated as several articles in local papers have included their awareness and their intensions to address the issue. One barrier is the common Not In My Back Yard or NIMBYism. The stigma directed toward vulnerable people is an even larger issue. I suggest those in government look deeper into this issue. Finally, exploring new funding models and locations where affordable housing can be built are strategies that should be implemented. If the seriousness of this issue is not soon addressed, vulnerable persons living in our community will be at greater risk of marginalization and will be faced with the consequences of homelessness, lack of food, limited or no shelter options and appropriate care. It is imperative we become more aware of the issues that daunt our community and actively stride toward finding solutions.

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New policies to protect the sources of our York Region drinking water came into effect Canada Day. The Source Water Protection Plan contains policies designed to prevent contaminates from industrial, agricultural and other sources from getting into municipal wells and water supplies. The plan covers the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region, drinking water source protection committee chairperson Lynn Dollin explained. “It’s partly about making good planning decisions and not allowing certain activities near municipal wellheads where they could potentially threaten the well,” said Dollin, who is also serves as Innisfil’s deputy mayor. Activities that involve the use of chemicals, solvents, oil or gas and agricultural operations are just some that will be impacted, she said. “They may not be a threat in and of themselves,” Dollin noted. “It will depend on where they are on the landscape and how the activity is being undertaken.” Landowners impacted by policies in the plan may encounter additional questions. Some may get a visit from a risk management official who works for the municipality or local conservation agency. These officials are responsible for protecting our water supplies and implementing many of the policies in the plan, Dollin said. Many people will recall the Walkerton tragedy, where seven people died and thousands became ill as a result of drinking contaminated municipal tap water. In the aftermath,

the Walkerton Inquiry identified a number of measures to make sure this sort of tragedy would never happen again. Many of the recommendations have already been implemented, including requirements for better testing, training, monitoring and reporting on municipal water supplies. All these measures focus on ensuring contaminated water will not make its way to people, even if it gets into the system. The plan is the last of the Walkerton recommendations to be put in place. It focuses on prevention — taking action to ensure contaminated water doesn’t get into municipal drinking water supplies in the first place. Since 2007, the committee has been developing policies to protect municipal water supplies. This committee includes representatives from industry, municipalities, local citizens and First Nations. The final outcome is the Source Protection Plan, which was approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change on January 26, 2015 and took effect on July 1, 2015. The South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region comprises 52 municipalities, from Gravenhurst and parts of Haliburton in the north, to Penetanguishene and Wasaga Beach in the west, down through Shelburne and Orangeville, King Township and Whitchurch Stouffville in the south, and all the way to the City of Kawartha Lakes in the east. The area is also home to three First Nations communities and contains 273 municipal wells and 16 surface water intakes. For more information on source water protection, visit ourwatershed.ca.

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As of this month, Health Canada’s plain language labelling regulations begin to come into force. The changes start with new requirements for manufacturers of prescription drugs to provide mock-ups of labels and packages for Health Canada review and to provide evidence that proposed brand names will not be confused with previously approved brand names. The provisions also apply to drugs that are administered or obtained through a health professional. Similar requirements for non-prescription drugs will come into effect in 2017 The goal of the labelling initiative is to make drug labels and packaging information easier to read and understand. Drug labels that are easy to read and understand help Canadians to use the right medications correctly and avoid potentially dangerous medication errors. “Similar looking or sounding drug names can cause confusion and make it difficult for patients and health care providers to select the correct medication,” Health Minister Rona Ambrose  said last week. “These new regulations will help to avoid potentially dangerous medication errors.”

Quick facts • As many as one in nine emergency rooms visits are related to drug-adverse events and as many as 68 per cent of those are preventable. • Unique drug names and labels that are easy to read and understand help Canadians to use the right medications correctly and avoid potentially dangerous medication errors. • At present, some drug names cannot be searched because they are not included in either Health Canada’s notice of compliance database or the drug product database. • The online drug product database will be updated to include drugs authorized but not currently marketed in Canada, so that these drug names will be searchable. • In 2014, Health Canada provided updated guidance to drug sponsors on how to choose and test drug names to reduce confusion. Look Alike - Sound Alike provisions require manufacturers to provide evidence that drug names will not be confused with other authorized products. • In 2014, the Government of Canada introduced Vanessa’s Law, which delivered important new drug safety measures for Canadians and also brought in a new era of transparency around patient safety information. — source: Health Canada.

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elebrating its first decade working with partners to support kids and youths with multiple special needs and their families, the Children’s Treatment Network called on a mother who, along with her daughter, receives services. Laura Meffen’s remarks at the network’s annual general meeting at the Aurora Cultural Centre recently were more than an endorsement of the agency’s rehabilitation and clinical services for more than 6,000 people in York Region and Simcoe County. They were a poignant testament to the durability of the human spirit and a tribute to her 17-year-old daughter, Emily, the only living Canadian with n-glycanase deficiency, a rare genetic condition diagnosed in only 27 children globally. Sharing her experiences, Meffen recalled how her child was labeled with cerebral palsy at age one. It wasn’t until September 2014 when the deficiency was formally diagnosed. The disorder’s symptoms include constant movement, developmental delay and dry eyes due to the absence of tears. The rare genetic condition is caused by a mutated gene in both parents.

‘When families, children and youth with special needs are well supported, they can thrive.’ The oldest person with the malady is 22 and Emily is the third oldest. The Markham teenager, requiring a wheelchair and other assistance, is one of three patients who are verbal and is one of the highest functioning youths with the diagnosis. Meffen, who has remarried and has a healthy son, Tyler, 6, is proud of Emily’s achievements at James Robinson Public School and her graduation to Bill Crothers Secondary School. At both schools, Emily was part of the multiple exceptionality community class. Her daughter verbalizes standard phrases and is in command of some 1,000 words to express herself, Meffen said. She also uses a touchscreen augmentative communications device that brings up a word with voice output. “I am so blessed to have Emily in my life,” she told the network

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audience. “Every day she makes me smile at something that she says or does. When Emily is happy, the whole world around her is happy.” The road with a special needs child is a different type of journey, she said. “At first, this trip is not what you have planned and can seem very lonely, but after you have been on it for a while, you look back and realize that it is a special life and you and your family have grown because of it,” Meffen said. “It is a life that you would not have planned for yourself, but a life you would never give up. “Don’t get me wrong, there have been some ups and downs, but for the majority of Emily’s life, we were always going in the right direction, with the right people.” Her daughter’s story is one of achievement.

Emily’s challenges have fortified the family. “Some people say they could never do what I do,” she said. “They say it’s a hard life. I have grown from it. I have learned acceptance. I see life from a different perspective. “You just do it because you love your child.” Meffen admits it’s frightening to look into the future. Emily’s disease is degenerative and progressive. “I try and focus day-to-day and live in the present,” she said. “My hope for Emily is that she enjoys life and experiences new things.” Seeing Emily and her family demonstrates the power of

providing services through the network of partner organizations, network CEO Louise Paul said. “Using this approach allows service providers from different organizations to come together as an integrated team and ensure services are co-ordinated across home, school and community settings,” Paul said. “When families, children and youth with special needs are well supported, they can thrive.”

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FRONT PAGE PHOTO: Laura Meffen and her daughter, Emily, who receives treatment through the Children’s Treatment Network. The organization celebrates 10 years of supporting children and youths with multiple special needs.

‘Every day she makes me smile at something that she says or does. When Emily is happy, the whole world around her is happy.’ “I attribute our success to the wonderful therapists, educators and caregivers that have come into our life,” she said. “But the real reason for our success is being a part of the Children’s Treatment Network.” Meffen transferred Emily’s care from Holland-Bloorview in Toronto to the network in 2005. The decision was a windfall. It eliminated commuting to therapy, taking her daughter out of school and the need to find babysitting for her son. The network’s service provider partners, in essence, come to her. Emily receives therapy, be it occupational, physio or speech, in her classroom. Meetings with specialists are at the Meffen home. She lauds the network’s single plan of care where “everyone is on the same page”. Opting to stay at home to quarterback her daughter’s care, Meffen is focused on her transition, at 18, to adult services. The network cutoff is after 21 or upon graduation. Meffen and her family find joy in spending time together. Typical sibling rivalry aside, Tyler dotes over his sister. “Emily is very social, enjoys meeting people and doing the little things with friends and family,” Meffen said.

6,000 children and youths with multiple special needs in York Region and Simcoe County by providing rehabilitation and clinical services in homes, schools and community settings through a network of partner health care agencies, school boards and community agencies. The network is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Its annual budget is $12.5 million. Families who have questions about their child’s development or services for children with special needs in York Region or Simcoe County can call the network at 1-866-377-0286 or visit ctn-simcoeyork.ca.

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Cops teaching kids to fish at Fairy Lake today By Chris Simon

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Some local children may try to catch the big one at Fairy Lake today. Several York Regional Police officers will teach fishing skills to kids during the Newmarket Optimist Club’s annual Fairy Lake Urban Fishing Festival. Participants will have access to fishing equipment and bait and each angler will receive a free hot dog, drink and giveaways. This event is part of the Canada-wide celebration, National Fishing Week, which runs to July 12. It is sponsored by Fishing Forever, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding worthwhile fishing, conservation and education projects. The Police Association of Ontario, Canadian Tire, Ministry of Natural Resources (Aurora District), Aurora Bassmasters and York Regional Police Association also support the event. “Fishing is one of the very best ways for parents and other adults to establish productive and healthy relationships with children,” Fishing Forever chairperson Bob Izumi said in a media release. The derby runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Peter Humick at 416707-2906. Further details on the Optimist Club can be found at newmarketoptimists.org.

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As each missed deadline passes, Andrea Parsons is getting increasingly frustrated. The Newmarket woman, who has been waiting for builder Marydel Homes to finish the grading and sodding of her Art West Avenue property’s front and back yards for about two years, is not surprised the company has missed its latest deadline. “The system is in need of a major overhaul; it is designed to protect the builder, developer and municipality at the expense of the homeowner and taxpayers,” she said. “I don’t understand how they can keep on getting away with it. It’s a mess.”

‘The system is in need of a major overhaul; it is designed to protect the builder, developer and municipality at the expense of the homeowner and taxpayers.’ Marydel had a self-imposed June 15 date to complete the exterior work on 26 lots in the subdivision — but consistent rainy weather has hampered construction efforts, spokesperson Lou Zega said. As of Wednesday morning, only three of the lots had sodding and grading completed on the front yards. None of the backyards were sodded. “The site is saturated with water,” he said last week. “If it rains for one day, it delays them two or three days. Heavy machinery will only sink or get stuck on site.” In a recent Era article, Zega blamed much of the delay on issues related to the subdivision developer, who installed retaining walls between many of the lots. That prevented Marydel from getting standard grading and sodding equipment on to the properties. Marydel has hired a company that will

Andrea Parsons purchased her Art West Avenue home in Newmarket in 2013. She is still waiting for the builder to complete grading and sodding.

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Town can intervene Work started up on-site again Monday and a new deadline — the end of this week — has been set. If “earnest efforts” are not made to complete the work, the site developer will be placed on notice to rectify the situation immediately. And if there’s still no resolution, the municipality will tap into the developer’s security deposit, to pay for the works to be completed by others at the developer’s expense, town engineering services director Rachel Prudhomme said. “Yes, the contractor had committed to completing the work by June 15,” she said. “But they indicated, as is always the case with outdoor construction works, that this date was weather permitting. This is especially important for landscaping works that involve grading of topsoil. “Unfortunately, intermittent rains since June 5 have kept the subsurface soil materials damp and soggy. Having landscaping crews try to grade when conditions are in this state is not advisable. “The surface and subsurface soils need to dry out to a certain degree before work can resume in an effective way.” Rain days are common in outdoor construction, and it is standard practice to tack additional time onto a schedule when poor weather is involved, Prudhomme said.

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Friday Theatre in Park - Falstaff & The Merry Wives of Windsor Starts July 10, 7 p.m. Aurora Town Park, Wells St. The Town of Aurora is proud to partner with the Humber River Shakespeare Company to bring you this dynamic live theatre presented in Aurora Town Park on July 10,11 and 12 at 7 p.m. This is a pay as you can performance and all proceeds go directly to supporting this production and the performers .The suggested donation is $20 per person. Contact: Shelley Ware, sware@aurora.ca, 905-726-4762..

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There isn’t much of significance Rosie MacLennan hasn’t accomplished on a trampoline. Let’s see — the King City resident bounced her way to the top of the world three years ago as Canada’s lone gold-medal winner at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The previous year, she won gold at the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. The four-time Canadian champion also captured a world championship in 2013. Even with those big bounce items secured, the Skyriders Trampoline Place competitor isn’t finished just yet. Not surprisingly, she is pumped to perform on a local stage when the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games trampoline competition gets underway July 18. It is, after all, the most significant multi-sport event in which she will compete on Canadian soil. “This is pretty much a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete at home in a major games,” said MacLennan, 26, who arrived as an international trampoline power when she struck gold in Guadalajara, Mexico. “It’s a chance to jump in front of a home crowd and a lot of my friends for the first time. It’s the biggest multi-sport games for me.” The two-day trampoline competition is at the Toronto Coliseum, which, outside of the games, is known as the Ricoh Coliseum. It goes without saying MacLennan wants to be on top of her game in front of a friendly home crowd, but she isn’t likely to play it safe. MacLennan, understand, is driven to push the competition to extreme limits in pursuit of personal excellence. Though she hit the heights of her sport in London, she remains determined. There is no doubting her desire, a trademark since breaking onto the international senior circuit in 2005. “I don’t know if the hunger went away, but the body and mind need rest,” said MacLennan, who is joined on the women’s squad by pal Karen Cockburn of Stouffville. “I still love the trampoline as much or more than going into London. I’m enjoying the

4Check out www.yorkregion. com/panam for plenty more on the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. process. I have a lot more to accomplish on the trampoline.” The reigning Olympic and Pan Am Games champion in women’s trampoline understands the international field is improving by the year and it is her challenge to remain one step ahead. “The girls are stepping it up and putting more difficulty into their routines,” said MacLennan, who isn’t shy about amping up her degree of difficulty and slipping out of her comfort zone. “My aim is to find that perfect balance between height, form and difficulty. “I’ve always been the type of athlete to make personal goals more so than medals and results. It’s one of the ways I focus and take away the stress.” MacLennan’s ultimate goal is to earn a Canadian berth for the 2016 Rio Olympics. It would be her third Games dating back to Beijing in 2008. To do so, she and the rest of the Canadian contingent will be aiming to land two berths for the national team at the world championships in Odense, Denmark in November. For now, the focus is preparing for the Pan Ams and finding the same mental and physical state she possessed going into London. “My goal going into London was to make finals and stand on the podium with Karen (Cockburn),” said MacLennan. “For now I’ll commit to Rio and decide afterward what to do.” As synchro partners, MacLennan and Cockburn have combined for a world championship title. However, synchro is not included in the Pan Am Games lineup of events.

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Tigers’ Morrison ices invite to Team Canada U-18 camp Aurora Tigers forward Cameron Morrison is among 43 players invited to attend Hockey Canada’s men’s under-18 selection camp. Morrison, who was named the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s top rookie last season as a 16-year-old, is in a field of 24 forwards invited to the camp to be held July 31 to Aug. 4 in Calgary. The team will compete in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup to be contested Aug. 10 to 15 in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Canada has won the past seven Hlinka tournaments. The Aurora resident led the Tigers with 31 goals and finished the season with 53 points. The six-foot, three-inch Morrison is committed to a scholarship at the University of Notre Dame starting in the 2016-17 season. Morrison, who turns 17 Aug. 27, is one of just two non-Canadian Hockey League players included on the camp invite list. Former Tiger Travis Barron, now with the Ottawa 67s, is also included on the roster.

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Keswick’s Joel Hanley inks deal with Montreal Canadiens Former Newmarket Hurricanes defenceman Joel Hanley signed a two-way contract with the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens. The Keswick resident agreed to a one-year free agent deal with the Habs on Canada Day. Hanley, 24, a graduate of the York Simcoe Express triple-A program, spent last season with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, compiling two goals and 15 assists in 63 games. He also scored one goal in three games for the Gwinnett Gladiators in the ECHL. Hanley played two full seasons for the Hurricanes from 2008 to 2010 before accepting a scholarship to attend the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, where he played for four seasons.

Newmarket ringette club named tops in Ontario The Newmarket & District Ringette Association is No. 1. The Newmarket-based program was named club of the year for the first time at the Ontario Ringette Association’s annual general meeting last month. Marking its 20th anniversary, the NDRA hosted the provincial single-A championships in March. The club consists of approximately 100 girls and women starting at four years old and playing on regional and provincial teams. The club will host a Come Try Ringette demonstration day Sept. 20. — John Cudmore

Schools honour top athletes The following athletes were selected as senior athletes of the year by their respective high schools competing in the York Region Athletic Association:

Aurora Eagles Girls – Jeneva Smith (Basketball, Snowboarding, Rugby) Boys – Matt Fleck (Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field) – Will Tatham – (Volleyball, Basketball, Lacrosse) Cardinal Carter Celtics Girls – Isabelle Bonigut (Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer) Boys – Marcus Dalli (Tennis, Soccer, Badminton) Dr. J.M. Denison Huskies Girls – Julia Lloyd Boys – David Purdham Renaissance Phoenix Girls – Claudia Wagner (Track & Field, Ultimate, Volleyball) Boys – David Frobel (Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field, Badminton) Huron Heights Warriors Girls – Andreea Prodan (Volleyball, Soccer) Boys – Skyler McMurtry (Football, Lacrosse, Rugby) Keswick Cougars Girls – Hannah Rhodes (Basketball, Softball, Rugby, Curling, Badminton) Boys – Thomas Gallagher (Crosscountry, Track & Field)

King City Lions Girls – Sunny Willert (Cross-country, Ultimate) Boys – Josh Menna (Football, Basketball)

Sir William Mulock Ravens Girls – Justine Jones Boys – Brad Shostak

Newmarket Raiders Girls – Sarah Charnock, Laura Kong Boys – Jack Mcrogers

Our Lady of the Lake Bulldogs Girls – Amber Rogers (Slo-pitch, Volleyball, Badminton) Boys – Jeff Barton (Hockey, Badminton)

Sacred Heart Crusaders Girls – Maddy Kelly (Basketball, Ultimate) Boys – Isaiah Fernandes (Crosscountry, Swimming)

St. Max Mustangs Girls – Claudia Black (Hockey, Badminton, Slo-Pitch) Boys – Michael Rusu (Basketball, Rugby)

Sutton Sabres Girls – Sady Beelik

Dr. G.W. Williams Wildcats Girls – Savannah Moody (Field hockey, Hockey, Golf, Curling, Flag Football, Cross-country) Boys – Eric Faber (Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Rugby)

Queensville resident Steve Downie celebrated Canada Day by signing a one-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes Wednesday. Downie, 28, moves to the Desert Dogs after one season with the Pittsburgh Penguins in which he scored 14 goals and added 14 assists. The Coyotes are the fifth franchise to employ Downie, a first-round pick of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2005 draft. In 72 games last season, the former York Simcoe Express and Aurora Tigers right winger also had 238 penalty minutes. Downie has compiled 73 goals and 190 points along with 1,004 penalty minutes in 408 career games in the National Hockey League. In addition to two stops in Philadelphia, he has also played in Tampa Bay and Colorado.

The Aurora Barbarians lost 38-10 to the Oakville Crusaders during under-18 rugby action at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School Thursday. Left: Barbarians ball carrier Peter Westlund tries to shake off a tackle. Above: Josh Roberts is brought down.

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Passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2015. Leonard was born on January 28th, 1936, in Merseyside, England. He was an avid soccer fan and Everton supporter throughout his life. He worked as an electrician by trade in England, and emigrated to Canada in 1974, then later became a truck driver for Shopsy’s Foods until retirement. He lived without regrets. He always supported his family in all circumstances. He was a loving, caring father and mentor who never judged other people. His dry sense of humour and sarcasm will be missed by all who knew him. Thank you to all family and friends for your ongoing support throughout these difficult times. We couldn’t have done it without you. Many thanks to Dr. Katie Mulhern and the palliative care staff at Southlake Regional Health Centre, and to CCAC, Bayshore, St. Elizabeth, Paramed and all caregivers for their compassionate care. Also many thanks to Dr. Zafar, Dr. Aubrey, Dr. Lingley and Dr. Moussadji for your constant care throughout progression of his illness. A funeral service for Leonard will be held at TAYLOR FUNERAL HOMENEWMARKET CHAPEL, 524 Davis Dr., 905-898-2100 on Tuesday, July 7th at 11:00a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit at Southlake Regional Health Centre. He died as he lived with love and kindness in his heart, dignity, and respect. He will be missed, but never forgotten. He will remain part of us forever. Online condolences may be made at taylorfh.ca KEETCH, Gertrude Eleanor Ann Peacefully at Extendicare Rouge Valley on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the age of 76 years. Gertrude Keetch (nee O’Neill) of Newmarket, beloved wife of the late Gary Keetch. Dear mother of Dale Keetch (Debb) of Keswick and Robin Keetch of Pickering. Predeceased by her infant daughter Joanne. Loving grandmother of Gary Keetch (Junior) and Drew Robbins. Dear sister of Doreen Lance (Clare) and sister-in-law of Glena Walker (Alan) and June and Dorothy O’Neil. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends including Lynn Margison, Wendy Dionne and her special friend Jack Morrison. Resting at the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday and from 12:00 p.m. Monday. Funeral Service in the chapel, Monday at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. A family interment of cremated remains will be held in Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton, at a later date. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Clinic of Southlake Regional Health Centre would be appreciated. Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com

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Peacefully with her family by her side at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on Tuesday June 23rd, 2015. Loving wife of Ken Widdifield. Beloved mother of Lori (Tom), Kim (Rich), Tracey (Kevin), and loved always by Lynda. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Carley, Hailey, Macey, Marnie, Riley, Sam, Andrew and by her great granddaughter Paitynn. Barb will be remembered by her siblings George and Judi and their children. The family would like to thank Dr. Warsi for his excellent care over the last 20 years as well as the doctors and nurses from Palliative Care at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. Celebration of Life - Friends are invited to call at 4 Norway Road, Norland, Ontario on Saturday afternoon, July 11th, 2015 from 1 until 4 0’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Coboconk Medical Centre or Ross Memorial Hospital - Palliative Care would be appreciated by the family.

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WISMAYER, Henrietta Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Henrietta Wismayer (nee England) of Holland Landing at 87 years of age. Beloved wife of Alexander. Loving mother of Victor (June), Mary Rose (Wayne) Collings, Bill (Cindy), Norma (Steve), Alex (Lynn), John (Lucy) and late Joe. Proud Nanny of Cheryl, David; Laurie (Richard), Amanda (Nick); Elaine (Dennis); Jessica and Brandon. Dear Great Nanny of Ava, Dylan, Clayton, Cameron, Kaitlyn, Kayla, Seamus and late Dennis Jr. Dear sister of late Henry England, Doris Abela, Emma Busuttil, Lillian Wismayer and late Paul England. Henrietta will also be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the Cardiac Care Unit at Southlake Regional Health Centre for their compassionate care. Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, 167 Essa St., Bradford on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford. In Henrietta’s memory, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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Donna Lynn (Recently Retired Employee of the Town of Richmond Hill) Passed away at her home in Keswick on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the age of 55 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Buck McLarty. Cherished mother of Kyle McLarty (Natasha Penney) and Brendan McLarty. Beloved daughter of Barbara and the late Ralph Cox and sister of Cheryl, Glen, Allison, Elaine, David, Michael and Steven. Dear daughter-inlaw of Jean and the late Buck Sr. McLarty. Loving sister-in-law of Tracy & Simon and their daughters Angie, Jessica and Ellie and Brooke & Brenda and their children Cameron and Maddison. Donna will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation from M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick on Sunday, July 5, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from the Chapel on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill in memory of Donna would be appreciated by the family. Online condolence may be left at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

HUMBLE, Denise With love and pride in our hearts, we announce the passing of Denise Humble, June 28th, 2015. After more than 15 years of bravely fighting cancer, she passed peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, with family by her side. Denise was born June 9th, 1945 and is survived by her daughters, Lorna Rees, and Charlene Stabile, grandchildren Kayla and Brayden Smith, Elisha and Christian Stabile. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ontario SPCA, Muskoka Animal Centre in her name are appreciated. Heaven’s newest Angel will be forever missed and remembered for her strength and courage by all her family and friends.

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