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Giller prize author in Thornhill Vincent Lam helps kick off reading event By Kim Zarzour

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Summertime is the perfect time to kick back with a good book. It’s also a great time to get to know your neighbours. You can do both, starting this weekend, with the launch of Markham’s first One book, One Markham initiative. It’s a community reading and discussion program that encourages all residents to read the same books at the same time — a kind of city-wide book club — with acclaimed author Vincent Lam’s books serving the opening round. Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures, a Giller prize winner, and The Headmaster’s Wager, his latest novel, were chosen for their insights into motivation, emotion and cultural diversity, said Leah See ACTIVITIES, page 24.

GOOD TO KNOW What: One Book, One Markham Launch Celebration When: Sat., July 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Thornhill Community Centre Library, 7755 Bayview Ave. Cost: No cost. Registration encouraged at eventbrite.ca. Timeline: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: presentation with Vincent Lam 12:30 to 3 p.m.: children’s activities 1 to 3 p.m.: live performances

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Allison Takacs (foreground) enjoys art time and socializing with friend Luvita Mendonca at the Thornhill Early Learning and Family Centre. The provincial government wants parents, day care providers and all stakeholders to weigh in on how to modernize our child care system. See story, page 13.

Co-op takes bite out of termites $1 million earmarked in battle against problem eating away at townhouse complex now owned by region By L.H. Tiffany Hsieh

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A 10-year termite infestation at

xone of York Region’s public housing projects could be terminated this

year, if a $1.1-million project that’s about to begin succeeds. “This is large,” said York Region technical services, community and health services manager Kevin

McCann. “This should be longerlasting, hopefully permanent.” The infestation has continued at Thornhill Green in Markham for at least 10 years, despite several

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Jump ball Thornhill Thunder player Hubert Yu heads the ball in front of Scarborough Azzurri Atletico’s Adam Hardy in U-17 contest at Bishop’s Cross field in Thornhill Monday evening. Azzurri Atletico won 4-1.

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Thornhill student is York Region’s top scholar By Teresa Latchford

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St. Robert Catholic High School’s Stephanie Gaglione is York Region’s top scholar for 2011-12. Graduating from the international baccalaureate diploma program at the Thornhill school, Ms Gaglione achieved a 99.67-percent average in her top six Grade 12 courses. This summer, she will be wrapping up a year-long project on cholesterol levels in humans she has been helping to conduct at the Hospital for Sick Children as part of her international baccalaureate studies. She hopes to fit in her annual canoe trip to Algonquin Park before starting the engineering program at the University of Toronto in the fall. “It’s great working with so many other highly motivated students who deeply care about the quality

of their work,” she said. “The lab components of the (international baccalaureate) program, as well as the outside-of-school components, gave the opportunity to experience things I wouldn’t have tried otherwise.” Ms Gaglione’s academic success is only one aspect of what makes her an excellent student, St. Robert principal Jennifer Sarna said. Her enthusiasm for learning, everpresent smile, positive attitude and willingness to reach out and help others are a winning combination. The recent graduate dedicated herself to her studies and gave up both piano and competitive figure skating, but kept her part-time job as a swim instructor with the City of Vaughan. She was the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and an award-winning member of the debate team. The busy student also found

time to participate on the school’s track and field, cross-country and ski teams. She was a member of the social justice and environmental clubs and had a hand in the University of Toronto’s mentorship program, where she helped design green roofs. Alexander Mackenzie High School’s Graeme Baker is the region’s second top scholar, earning an average of 99.5 per cent. Despite what some may think, Mr. Baker said he didn’t study everyday, all the time, but when he did, he studied hard and efficiently. All work and no play isn’t very balanced and he found the perfect combination of schoolwork, extracurricular activities and social events. “It definitely feels good to be recognized for my achievements,” he said. “The response I have gotten really validates all the hard

STEPHANIE GAGLIONE: St. Robert High student graduated with 99.67 average. work I have been doing.” Next year, he will study engineering at Queen’s University and hopes his current practice will yield the same results.

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Teach children to be water smart Recent polling shows despite significant water safety education and awareness programming, there’s still a gap in our behaviour around water. The first long weekend of the summer appeared to prove that point, with seven people believed to have drowned. Although the Canadian Red Cross and others emphasize the need for water safety education and swimming lessons for children, the Canada Day weekend’s victims were all adults, ranging in age from 19 to 79. According to the Canadian Red Cross, each year an average of 400 Canadians drown, more than half during summer. And of the 160 people who drown while boating each year, nearly 90 per cent aren’t properly wearing a lifejacket, according to the Red Cross. Other Red Cross findings include: • Only 46 per cent of children know how to swim; • For 51 per cent of Canadians, “not allowing children under 10 to access the pool area” is their only strategy to prevent injuries related to back yard pools; • While 82 per cent of Canadians believe there’s a legal requirement to wear a lifejacket when boating, only 50 per cent of boat owners always wear their lifejacket;

• Fourteen per cent of Canadians keep lifejackets on the boat, believing they will have time to find and put on a lifejacket while falling out of the boat. Alcohol consumption is another factor that far too often plays a role in adult drownings. You’d think people would know by now that drinking and boating don’t mix. York Region offers lots of access to fresh water. Also, private swimming pools abound. Which is why every family should consider it a responsibility to teach their children not only how to swim, but how to be safe around the water. Meanwhile, anyone who has taken the boater safety exam will tell you that, while there are hundreds of regulations one might be expected to know when operating a motorboat on Ontario’s waterways, the two most important things you can do when operating a boat are to wear your life jacket and avoid alcohol. Save the beer and coolers for when you are safely on shore and expect to stay there. While summer and activities on or near water will always go hand in hand, the recent deaths are a reminder of how failing to be water smart can have tragic consequences.

It’s tough love time for teachers, Premier Dad

feel for you, Premier Dad. You spoil them rotten, giving them practically everything they ask for — in my case, that means constantly handing out money to the kids for movies and the mall; driving them all over at all hours of the day and night and/or allowing them to drive the car, full of gas I paid for; buying $90 sweatpants and $200 slouchy boots, fancy phones and laptops; and forking out for countless sports tournament trips and vacations to warm climates. In your case, that means giving teachers a 12-per-cent wage increase over four years in 2008, making Ontario’s teachers the second highest paid in the world, ranging from $41,000-plus to nearly $93,000 for elementary teachers and $94,600 for secondary teachers. Heaven forbid, Premier Dad, that you should ask for something in return when you’re up against the wall and what you get is whining, wailing, rolling eyes and slamming doors. Oh, that’s me. But you’re paying the price, Premier Dad, for making teachers your pets during the last eight years. The economy has tanked, leaving most of us grappling with a higher cost

Debora Kelly of living on the same or decreased salaries. More than 600,000 Ontarians lost jobs, with companies such as RIM and GM still announcing big cuts. The unemployment rate in York Region and its neighbouring communities is an alarming 8.7 per cent. Yes, it’s time for tough love, with teacher contracts expiring in August and a $15-billion deficit to face. And it is love. We admire and respect our teachers, most of whom are caring, committed and passionate about their

profession. By no stretch of imagination could you call their jobs easy. For most of us, this isn’t about bashing teachers; it’s about Ontario’s economic reality. So, Premier Dad, it’s fair you are seeking appreciation in the form of a twoyear wage freeze and changes to the salary grid, pension plans and payouts for banked sick days. These aren’t grievous requests — even the unions admit a wage freeze may be in order — but the unions are “insulted” by the ultimatum. Do it or I’ll take away your cellphone ... er... or I’ll legislate it, you’re telling them, Premier Dad. I’m just saying, this do-it-or-else gambit typically backfired for me, so I now feign parental rationality and no longer tell them to pack their bags if they don’t like it. (Because they will.) We agree, Premier Dad, it’s only fair teachers — and anybody else making a living on the taxpayers’ back — should do their part. The fact is teachers will still have job security and perks out of reach of most Ontarians. Nobody feels sorry for teachers. So hats off to the Catholic teach-

ers union, which brokered a deal last week, after convincing Premier Dalton McGuinty to approve negotiation. The two-year agreement includes a wage freeze, loss of sick days and three unpaid days, equal to a 1.5-per-cent pay cut that will finance the $7,000 “grid” hike new teachers will still get. If all the unions got on board, the province would save $790 million over two years. Admittedly, a drop in the $15-billion-deficit bucket. The high school and French-language teachers unions have decided to meet with the government, while elementary teachers are still just threatening to hold a one-day walkout if the province legislates a deal. While the unions say teachers will be back at school, strike votes will take place this summer or early fall. Premier Dad, we agree, teachers, too, have to help Ontario get back on its fiscal feet, regardless of whose fault it is. But give them a chance to talk about it before you ground them ... er... legislate the terms of the deal. And teachers, get back to the bargaining table, and if you don’t like the result, at least you get to vote against this Dad in the next election.

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Swimming lessons, heat relief on tap at Centre Street facility The Thornhill outdoor pool in Vaughan is now open for the summer, offering public swimming, lessons and drop-in activities. Programs include aquafitness, recreational swimming, registered swimming lessons and other activities. Lessons for all ages and abilities are available until Labour Day. Spaces are still available. Register online at www. RecEnrollVaughan.ca The pool is at 28 Centre St. with regular hours of Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Labour Day.

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Mark Benmoise does not consider himself a hero. He calls himself a survivor. “People keep saying, ‘You are a hero’. I continue to tell people I am not a hero. People fighting cancer now are the real heroes,” he said. The Thornhill resident will be honoured July 23 at the Light The Night Walk, which raises funds for blood cancer research and patient services. “He exemplifies hope for all those battling blood cancer ... His positive attitude and energy continues to inspire us all,” said Andrea Swinton, executive director of Ontario Region of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. Mr. Benmoise was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma on Jan. 19, 2011, at age 23. This led to a roller coaster ride of cancer treatment. Some days, he felt really ill, suffering stomach aches, vomiting and tiredness. Chemotherapy and radiation were draining, he says. He tried to take advantage of the days when he felt better by doing fun activities, including snowboarding and going to the movies. He also did his best to maintain a positive attitude and when it was all over, he felt grateful to those

In addition to taking part in the Light the Night walk at Ryerson University July 23, Mark Benmoise will host a three-on-three basketball tournament Aug. 12 at Westmount Collegiate to raise money to fight cancer. Registration is at 9 a.m. The event will include a mini carnival for children, including snow cones, cotton candy, an auction, prizes and a raffle. Go to makeurmark.ca to register online. who helped him and he wanted to give back. So, Mr. Benmoise, 25, has set a personal goal to raise $25,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada and has organized an event at Westmount Collegiate Institute to raise money. The event will include a threeon-three basketball tournament Aug. 12 at Westmount. Registration is at 9 a.m., the kick-off is at 9:30 a.m. The event will include a mini carnival for children, including snow cones, cotton candy, an auction, prizes and a raffle. Go to makeurmark.ca and to register online. Businesses can sponsor teams.

Mr. Benmoise has participated in the walk in the past and found it an uplifting experience, he said. He plans to tell his story at this year’s Light The Night Walk. “When you attend, you see people, supporters, survivors, it shows you you are not the only one going through it ... It gives you hope all these people are supporting the same cause and fighting for the same thing,” he said. Mr. Benmoise is in remission, having finished his treatment at the end of 2011. Funds raised by teams and individual walkers go toward blood cancer research, free educational materials and events for patients and their families, local programs, such as Family Support Groups and First Connection, a peer-topeer counselling program as well as comprehensive, personalized assistance through our Information Resource Centre. During the event’s leisurely walk, walkers carry illuminated balloons — white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer. The Light the Night Walk is at Ryerson University. Go to lightthenight.ca/on for more information

Mark Benmoise with his niece Aliya Cass. He will be honoured July 23 at the Light The Night Walk, which raises funds for blood cancer research and patient services.

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Thursday, July 12 The first free summer Concert in the Park at Mill Pond Park will be presented July 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the park at the corner of Mill Street and Trench. Enjoy Beach Party Boys, a tribute to the Beach Boys. Bring a blanket, chairs and your own picnic, or purchase barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, sausages, drinks, Freezies and ice cream treats (in limited quantities) with all proceeds supporting the concert series.

Saturday, July 14 Capture The Forest Though Photography in this free session July 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Eldred King Tract of York Regional Forest, 16232 Hwy. 48 near Stouffville. Bring your camera, learn how to take compelling photographs while walking in the forest with a nature photographer. Register at: york.ca/ Departments/Transportation+Services/Forestry/ Forest+Events.htm or call 1-877-464-9675.

Monday, July 16 Feel alone and depressed, or hopeless? The Canadian Mental Health Association offers Support for Depression groups. A Richmond Hill group meets weekly Monday nights 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at new location, St. Mary’s Church, 10030 Yonge St. No fee or registration required. Trained facilitators have experience with depression. New members are always welcome. For details call CMHA York Region at 905-8538477 or visit www.cmha-yr.on.ca

Tuesday, July 17 Lance Krasman Memorial Centre presents family drop-in night the third Tuesday of each month, July 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Richmond Hill location, 10121 Yonge St., at Lorne Ave., for family and friends of loved ones with mental health issues, wishing support and sharing

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Everyone with type 2 diabetes is invited to free information session Diabetes and Naturopathic Medicine with naturopathic doctor July 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Vaughan Community Health Centre, 9401 Jane St., Suite 206, (north of Rutherford). Healthy snacks available. For details and to register, call Natalie at 905-3038490 ext. 137. The Richmond Hill Lyme Disease Support Group, a member of the York Region Lyme Alliance, will meet July 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Richmond Hill Central Library’s second floor, southwest corner of Yonge and Major Mackenzie. $5 to cover expenses if you are able. For details, contact Josephine at 905-787-9656 or visitdanceintherain.ca Enjoy free Jazz in the Plaza every Tuesday all summer presented by and at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Yonge at Wright streets. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 17 enjoy the music of Julie Michaels in the outdoor plaza at 10268 Yonge St. at Wright.

Wednesday, July 18 The Richmond Hill Women’s Networking Association meets July 18 at the Elgin West Community Centre, 11099 Bathurst St., north of Elgin Mills Road West. Speed networking meeting runs from 7 to 7:45 p.m.; cost $10; $5 for members. Then free social meeting open to all, men included, runs 8 to 9:30 p.m. For info,

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The Thornhill Garden & Horticultural Society meets July 18 at 8 p.m., third Wednesday of each month, at Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave. at John. Meet and greet at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Jeff McCready of Sheridan Nurseries will show how to create interest and continual colour in your garden year-round. Flower show also. Annual membership $15 (single) or $20 (couple). Guests welcome. For info, contact Graham Duncan at 905-886-3507 or brendunc@bell.net. You are invited to a free Jefferson Forest hike July 18 at 6:30 p.m., an 8 km, three-hour ramble at a moderate pace along the new Oak Ridges Trail Association main trail on the Moraine. Meet at the trailhead parking lot on Old Colony Road, just west of Bayview Avenue. For details, contact hike leader Rhys Beak at 905-237-1826 or cell on hike day only 289221-7154; or visit oakridgestrail.org The German Mills Tennis Club holds its grand re-opening July 18 at 7 p.m. with new courts and renovated clubhouse being opened by Councillor Howard Shore and Markham Parks & Rec. management. The club is at 19 Simonston Blvd. The club holds its annual cancer fundraiser Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. and is seeking donations. Find out more at germanmillstennis.com

Thursday, July 19 Enjoy free summer Concert in the Park at Mill Pond Park July 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the park

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at the corner of Mill Street and Trench. Enjoy the folk/pop sounds of Kim Stockwood, originally from Newfoundland. Bring a blanket, chairs and your own picnic, or purchase barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, sausages, drinks, freezies and ice cream treats (in limited quantities) with all proceeds supporting the concert series. A free session on foot care will be presented at Mosaic Home Care Services & Community Resource Centre in Thornhill July 19 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learn about diabetes and foot care problems; refreshments will be served. Mosaic is located inside Shops on Steeles at 404, 2900 Steeles Ave. E., Suite 218, call 905-5977000 or visit mosaichomecare.com

Saturday, July 21 Richmond Hill Honda, at 77 16th Ave. just east of Yonge Street, will present a charity car wash July 21 in support of Eating Disorders of York Region. Friendly Honda employees will work their car-cleaning magic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $5 a car and $3 from every wash will benefit the non-profit organization’s programs. For info visit edoyr.com or call 905-886-6632.

Sunday, July 22 Enjoy free outdoor Sunday afternoon concert at Richmond Green Park amphitheatre, presented by Tim Hortons, July 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. featuring children’s entertainer and Juno award nominee Markus. Bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions to the park at the northwest corner of Leslie Street and Elgin Mills Road East.

Derek Christie and his band will perform live in Richmond Hill Monday nights, starting July 16.

Covernotes and Derek Christie are pleased to bring back Songs Under The Stars. Following the success of last summer’s performances, local singer-songwriter and recording artist Mr. Christie and his band will perform live outdoors every Monday night. Head to the piazza courtyard between Covernotes and the Richmond Hill Centre For The Performing Arts July 16 at 7 p.m. The band will play original selections from his CDs Secrets and Deep Roots Radio, which will be available for sale at the show. Special guests will be the Dunlap Defenders and the Astronats, who will have telescopes on hand so you can star gaze, too. The theatre bar will be open and Covernotes will serve specialty tea and coffee. The show is free for all ages, so bring the family; a non-perishable food item for the food bank is welcome. The theatre is located at 10268 Yonge St. For more, visit www.derekchristie.com

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York Region youngsters soar at Canadian Music Competition By L.H. Tiffany Hsieh

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Seven York Region residents have earned spots as Canada’s top young classical musicians. All winners of this year’s Canadian Music Competition, which attracts more than 600 competitors between the ages of seven and 30 each year, the youngsters were among more than 200 musicians who competed in the national finals. Richmond Hill’s Tiffany Yeung, 9, took home the big prize, tying the overall grand MICHAEL HAYAKAWA prize BY winner in the seven-10 mhayakawa@yrmg.com age group. Tiffany, who has played Scott Campbell thought the violin since four,lingersaid there was aagehex she to win thehe ingdidn’t overexpect him whenever grand prize for the second played lacrosse. year in a row.his days in playDuring ing at the junior A, major and in the National Lacrosse League, the 30-year-old Markham native never had the good fortune of being on

three hours a day and said she would like to become a teacher. Other York Region students who won first prizes in their age and instrument categories are: • Hilary Chan, 7, strings, violin, Maple; • Allen Liu, 10, piano, Markham; • Ian Chan, 11, piano, Richmond Hill; • Rui Gao, 12, piano, Markham; • Julia Ariela Mirzoev, 15, strings, violin, Thornhill and; thing before in Volkov, my lacrosse • Alexander 16, career. strings, violin, Vaughan. “The three main trophies Winners share more you try to win as a lacrosse than $35,000 in scholarship player are the Minto Cup money to help them further in junior A, the Mann Cup their musical in the majoreducation. series and the Championship Cup. I’m finally fortunate to grab one (Championship Cup). “I thought I was cursed.” Having just missed win-

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SPORTS: Setting sights on Mann Cup next

Local lacrosse pro breaks championship hex in NLL TIFFNAY YEUNG: Richmond Hill musician tied for grand prize. a championship team. But Campbell finally got to exorcise those demons surprised,” the as“Ia was member of the RochHoly Trinity School student ester Knighthawks when said. they defeated the visiting Tiffany practises to Edmonton Rush 9-6two in Saturday’s NLL’s championship final. “It sure felt good,” said the eight-year NLL veteran defender, “ I hadn’t won any-

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ning a Minto Cup when he joined the Whitby Warriors one year after they had won the junior A Canadian title, along with being two years too late after the Brooklin Redmen had won the Mann Cup and playing with the NLL’s Toronto Rock for six years, joining them one year after they had won a Championship VAUGHAN Cup andMETROPOLITAN leavCENTRE (VMC) SECONDARY PLAN AREA ing them last season when they APPROXIMATE VMC BLACK CREEK RENEWAL STUDY AREA were league champions, Campbell was confident he would be STUDY AREA hoisting his first The study areaChampionship is primarily located east of Jane Street, from just north of Highway 7 to just Cup Saturday. north of Highway 407 as highlighted on the Map (above). Even when the Knighthawks, SCHEDULE ‘C’regular CLASS EA who finished the season Thea 10-9 City record, of Vaughan The Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd. to complete with trailedhas 5-1selected at Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study. The Study is being carried out in thethe half to the Rush. accordance with the planning “We were playing pretty well and design process for Schedule ‘C’ projects as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document early, but we weren’t getting any Markham’s Scott Campbell was part of the NLL Champi(October 2000, as amended in 2007 & 2011). Phases 1 and 2 of the Environmental breaks,” Campbell recalled ofin the onship Rochester Assessment were addressed Blackwinning Creek Storm WaterKnighthawks. Optimization Master Plan. The theVMC final.Black “We knew our offenceClass EA will fulfill the requirements of Schedule ‘C’ Phases Creek Renewal Knighthawks part way I believe and I hope to be would clicking and inalternative the 3 andstart 4 and will address designs, their impacts and back all mitigating measures.next The through last season from with Rochester second half design(s) it did andwill webe kept preferred determined based on engineering requirements, environmental the now defunct Boston year,” Campbell said. upconsiderations, our good defence. There was public input and information gathered during the study. Having just won a Chamdefinitely no panic in the dress- Blazers, Campbell said he’s CONSULTATION enjoyed his stay with them pionship Cup, Campbell ing room at the half.” Opportunities to that provide input toand thehopes planning designhis process are his provided throughout to and continue hopes recently found Acknowledging winning the Study. This Notice of Study NLL Commencement is being issued to notify the public of the career there. good karma will continue as the Championship Cup is defiproject and to invite comments. To further input, he’s we encourage an At leastfacilitate until hepublic feels the setting his those sights with on trynitely the highlight thus far in interest in the study to provide their input of thefun scheduled Public Information Forums game is at noany longer or ing to win a Mann Cup with hisheld lacrosse Campbell by the career, City. Two Public Information Forums (PIF’s) have been proposed as part the due to family reasons. Brooklin Redmen inof the doesn’t intend to leave the game Study. The first PIF will be held later this year to present alternative designs andLacrosse receive “I feel that I’ve got a upcoming Ontario just yet. input prior to evaluating the alternatives. The notices of the PIFs will be published public of good years left Association Major Series. dealt with to details the handful inAfter local being newspapers of the location and time. At the completion of the Study, a comprehensive Environmental Study Report will be filed for public review.

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‘NO SIMPLE ANSWER’ “There is no simple or straightforward answer to any of the questions, as it’s a complicated system,” she said. Although the discussion may be lengthy, the end goal is the same for all involved — to create a system that is accessible to all families that need the service. The Day Nurseries Act, which sets out the minimum standards day-care providers must meet, hasn’t been reviewed in three decades, she pointed out, adding this means anyone can open a day care if they meet some very basic standards. “It begs us to question what the quality of the programs are and the consistency across the province,” she said. With so much emphasis on early learning enhancing a child’s development, evident by the implementation of the full-day kindergarten program, it is important for children in day care to receive educational programing through play. The province suggests increasing data collection, evaluation and reporting to ensure programs are keeping up and benefiting the child. “It’s no secret that bad child care is bad for children,” Ms Arreda said. “We especially need to make sure those day-care facilities receiving public money have measures of quality control.”

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The same top Toronto defence attorney who assisted her mother during her legal woes represented former mayor Linda Jackson’s daughter in a Milton courtroom Tuesday. Lindsay Coutts, 23, was charged last month with possession of cocaine and ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking, conspiracy to import cocaine and unauthorized possession of a firearm, among other things. Lawyer Morris Manning repeated a request for disclosure from federal Crown attorney Cathy Hoffman during the preliminary hearing Tuesday. To which Ms Hoffman, addressing the judge, replied, “It’s a complicated case as you might understand.” Mr. Manning also requested that Ms Coutts’ bail conditions be altered, namely that she is not to possess a cellphone or pager or any other communications device. He said the bail condition was “interfering” with other details of her life.

Mr. Manning represented Ms Jackson during her failed bid to avoid paying the city $113,000 in costs for legal battles that took place during her term as mayor. The veteran lawyer was also by Ms Jackson’s side during her successful attempt to fight 40 charges under the Municipal Elections Act. Ms Coutts’ hearing comes weeks after the release of details about the arrest of the Toronto resident, who assisted on her mother’s failed 2010 municipal re-election campaign. The Halton police undercover sting operation, called Project Commute, resulted in the June 12 arrest of Ms Coutts and several other people at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. As part of the investigation, search warrants in Halton, Hamilton and Toronto turned up cocaine, oxycodone, ecstasy, marijuana, illegal handguns, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, approximately $45,000 in Canadian currency and equipment used in the production of crack cocaine,

police said. Other Vaughan residents who were arrested as part of the operation include Joseph Sansone Jr., the son of Vaughan dumpster rental king Joseph Sansone, whose charges mirror those of Ms Coutts and Romina Pisani, 28, of Concord, who is charged with conspiracy to import a controlled substance. Ms Coutts was released on $20,000 bail one day after her arrest, paid by Ms Jackson. Ms Jackson did not return reporters’ phone calls and was not in court Tuesday. Ms Coutts’ bail conditions include that she must reside at her mother’s Woodbridge home and that she cannot ingest or inject any drugs. Ms Jackson, the daughter of former long-serving Vaughan mayor Lorna Jackson, was voted in on a change and anti-corruption mandate in 2006. In the next election she was defeated by 35,000 votes by Maurizio Bevilacqua. Ms Coutts’ case returns to court Aug. 14.

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the co-op from being sold and converted to government-run public housing. The proposed renovations will improve the curb appeal of Thornhill Green, which is located in a wellestablished and relatively affluent neighbourhood, Mr. McCann said. A number of recommendations from York Regional Police have been incorporated in the design to improve security, including type and location of fencing, location of vegetation and improved lighting, Mr. McCann said. Trees cut down will be replaced with new hardwood trees and all retaining walls, curbs, fencing and decks will be removed and replaced with termite-proof material such as concrete patio stones, he added. “How we got termites here in the first place, we don’t know, but it’s a good opportunity to clean up the entire site,” Mr. McCann said. Work at Thornhill Green is scheduled to start in about two weeks and is expected to wrap up toward the end of the year.

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south of the border for the rest of the week. “I am proud of our staff’s quick response to this request for assistance,” PowerStream president and CEO Brian Bentz said. “It’s not easy to work under such difficult and unfamiliar conditions, but they recognize the urgency of the situation and the need to be of assistance, especially given the number of people affected.” PowerStream is jointly owned by the municipalities of Barrie, Markham and Vaughan, with the latter owning the largest share. The company serves more than 335,000 residential and commercial customers in Alliston, Aurora, Barrie, Beeton, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Penetanguishene, Markham, Richmond Hill, Thornton, Tottenham and Vaughan.

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Vaughan tow truck drivers appear to have abandoned their protest at city hall, but the battle over new rate caps is far from over, according to towing company owner Rob Mileto. “It’s going to get really ugly now,” Mr. Mileto, owner of Streetpro Roadside Assistance, said. “It’s only going to get bigger and bigger and bigger every day that goes by. This time we’re not going to be in there (the city hall parking lot), we’re

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At the same time, the rate for travel time outside city limits was boosted to $3.58 per kilometre, up from $2 per kilometre. The rate caps are in addition to existing rates in the city’s bylaw, which currently imposes a maximum charge of $250 to tow a vehicle from a collision. When councillors approved the new rate caps, they also committed to reviewing them after nine months to assess the impact. A spokesperson for the municipality said in an e-mail Tuesday the

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Anti-bullying talent show at City Playhouse Xclusive International Talent hosts an anti-bullying talent show at the City Playhouse Theatre Aug. 4. Through singing and dance performance, XITalent would like to promote awareness of bullying not only in schools and the community, but in the entertainment industry as well. Proceeds for the event are in support of PREVnet, a non-profit organization dedicated to research and solutions to the bullying problem in Canada. Performers are volunteering their time to promote the cause. One of the judges and choreographers will be Anthony Macri of the Three Canadian Tenors. To learn more about XITalent and PREVnet, and how you can help increase public awareness on the issue, attend the event Aug. 4. The talent show will take place from 7 to 9:25 p.m. at the City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr. — Amy Wang

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Rucchetto, information services librarian with Angus Glen Library. The One Book initiative, which runs until Nov. 14, begins Saturday with a launch celebration at Thornhill Community Centre Library, including a reading and

discussion by Dr. Lam. It will be followed by children’s activities (face-painting, crafts and special storytime) and live performances including lion dance and marital arts, classical Indian and Chinese dance and YorkSlam spoken word. Ms Rucchetto said the activities

are designed to attract all ages and cultural groups. “We wanted this to be a reading program, absolutely, but it’s a reading program the whole community can be involved in.” That ability to explore and share ideas through books forms the core of a rich city and a rich society, Dr.

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The Markham Jazz Festival’s 15th Anniversary Birthday Blues Bash will feature five blues acts performing separately and together on one stage Aug. 16 to kick off this year’s jazz festival weekend. “I’m very excited to be bringing together so many of Canada’s best artists on one stage and show off the many shades of blues music,” said artistic director Michael Occhipinti. “This kind of concert has never happened in Markham before and it’s unlikely these great acts will all be together again on one stage unless it’s at an awards show.” The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. Performers include:

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Former Thornhill junior revels in Calder Cup win last season, the six-foot, one-inch, 210-pound forward revealed in sharing the coveted hardware with family and friends for several hours at the Major Milliken Restaurant Saturday. “I’ve dreamed of playing in the NHL. But winning the Calder Cup is one of the greatest feelings ever,” Angelidis, an undrafted player during his junior years, said. “It’s an unbelievable feeling.” Angelidis played junior hockey with the Thornhill Rattlers in 2001-2002 before joining the major junior A Owen Sound Attack of

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the OHL, where he played four seasons, scoring 53 goals in 2005-2006, his final year with the Attack before turning pro. As a member on the Calder Cup championship team, Angelidis said they employ the same ritual as teams winning the Stanley Cup where each player gets possession of it for a day. “I was the second guy on the team who got it and from here it goes to Burlington,” he said. Angelidis said there was a time early in the season when thoughts

of winning the American Hockey League’s version of the Holy Grail seemed like a dream. But he said a meeting in early February changed their fortunes dramatically. “We hadn’t played well right up until Christmas,” he recalled. “But on Super Bowl Sunday, we had a players-only meeting. “Myself and some of the other veterans talked to the rest of the guys and after that we went on a winning streak. “Once we figured out how to win, we did it right to the end.” They sure did — 29 straight

games en route to sweeping the Toronto Marlies, the AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in the league final. As for what was discussed during that clandestine gathering, Angelidis said it was a matter of accountability. “We had to be accountable for each other. “We were at a point where we tried to do roles that weren’t meant to be. “Then after our meeting, everybody understood their roles.” Another big factor in the Admirals’ incredible run was their depth.

Angelidis said they could roll four solid forward lines. Not to mention their defence was solid and goalkeeping clutch. “It was hard to scratch guys from our lineup,” he said. “We had so many guys that were so good.” Adding icing on the cake was in having the good fortune of clinching the Calder Cup in front of family and friends at the Ricoh Coliseum in the series finale. “When I got to lift the Cup, my whole family was there. It was a great experience,” he said. Amassing one goal and five assists during the postseason and

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Plumbing E M E R G E N C Y CLOGGED drain, leaky pipe. 25 years experience. Licensed/ insured. Credit card accepted. James Chen 647-519-9506

Coming Events

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For more information and to register visit www.yorkwelcome.ca or contact Margaret Martin mmartin@enterprisecanada.com (416) 646-3109

Coming Events

Aug. 27-31 2012 Located at

St. Mary's Anglican Church 10030 Yonge St. Richmond Hill Ontario L4C 1T8

Arts Bible Camp is taking registrations now. We offer a full day program August 27-31st 9am-4pm Ages 5 through 12yrs. Bible camp includes instruction in music, visual art, theatre and dance. Daily Bible reading, hymn singing, and liturgical study are part of our daily program. One week fee: $98.00 Enroll early !

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MASONRY & CONCRETE

DECKS & FENCES

Got masonry needs? We do it all. Specializing in high-quality masonry & natural stone The brick stops here!

window sill replacement parging • chimneys • repointing • fireplaces brick & block work • stone walls & flatwork mortar colour matching • cultured stone brick tinting • glass block • wall openings & closures historical restoration a specialty

RAINN DECK & FENCE Construction Cleaning Repair ~ Refurbish

Power Washing ~ Weed Removal

Free Estimates

(647)393-1914

DRAPES & UPHOLSTERY

WINDOW COVERINGS

75% off California Shutters

2" Horizontal Blinds

MEDICAL

50% off Crown Moulding 20 years experience. Custom Drapes. All kinds of repairs.

AMAZING MOVING SaleRichmond Hill, 56 Breezeway Cres. (Bayview/ Major Mack) Sat. July 14th. 8am-4pm. Furniture, household items, more!

RICHMOND HILL- 28 Newcastle Cres. Sat. July 14th. 8am-11:30am. Furniture, books, clothing, tons more!

Stuart L. Sackman, DPM We are pleased to announce that Matthew D. Chang, D.Ch., will be joining our foot clinic as an associate practitioner. ✓ General, Diabetic & Children's Foot Care ✓ House Calls

Call Brian (905)770-9363

HOME RENOVATIONS

Mr. Fix-it-"All"

Repairs Almost Anything! Bathroom/ Kitchen Renovations. Plumbing. Ceramics. Backsplash. Ceiling Spraying, Crown Moulding. Flooring. Garage Openers. Appliance Repair / Installations.

(905) 669-4658

HAPPY HOME HANDYMAN Ceramics/ Backsplash Showers/Washrooms Kitchens/Rough-Trim Carpentry/Drywall Repairs /Plumbing/Toilets, Sinks, Faucets Painting/Masonry Waterproofing FENCES & DECKS 647-297-5275 ~ 905-884-4936

GARAGE SALE- 141- 143 Oxford Street. July 14/ 15, 7am. Weather permitting. Everything must go!

10350 Yonge St. - - - - - 905-884-2443 MOVING SALE. Sat July 14th. 9am-3pm. Furniture. 40 Cougar Court, Richmond Hill.

ROOFING

FRED'S ROOFERS INC. •Licensed •Free Estimates •Shingles •Flats •Roof Repairs •Chimneys •Skylights •Eavestroughing

RICHMOND HILL- 25 Naughton Dr. Sat. July 14th. 8am-2pm. Something for everyone!

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Your FAITH Community

THORNHILL- 32 Cantertrot Crt. Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15th. 9:30am-1:30pm. Kids stuff, etc.

THORNHILL- 34 Kings College Rd. Sunday, July 15th. 9am-2pm. Contents of executive cottage. Diningroom sets, glassware, kitchenware & more!

All work guaranteed. 20 years experience. Insured ~ WSIB

Call Fred: Cell: 416-567-7387 Ofﬁce: 905-918-1100, 1-877-264-3400

WATERPROOFING

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

Basement leaking, cracks, repairs Sealing inside and out All work guaranteed. FREE ESTIMATE

New roof inspections & consultations Over 25 years repairing roofs

www.bishoproofrepairs.com 905.770.8181

(905)615-8349 (416)666-2010

APPLIANCE REPAIR

GLASS AND MIRROR

REPAIRS

Kelner's Appliance Service Ltd. Repairs to all makes and models

Washers ~ Dryers Dishwashers ~ Stoves Dishwasher Installation Same Day Service

416-871-1246

Glass/Door/Window/Caulking Siding / Eavestrough / Screens Hardware / Thermo Units Call (647)218-3950 Seniors Discount Email: misterbuild@hotmail.com

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(905)884-1105 Ask for Trish

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