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Manager Hanneson Suy and Mariza Prak work at Pho Saigon in Newmarket, one of 18 restaurants charged at least five times by York Region’s health department between January 2015 and April 2017.

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FAMILY WAR STORIES HAVING A PROPERY PLANNED WILL IS SO IMPORTANT 1. A Sister’s Impossible Choice The Wills Lawyers Dad named Mary as a sole executor of his estate. Mary was one of three children, all of whom Dad loved equally. However, Dad knew the personalities of her two brothers well enough to know that his estate would best be looked after by Mary. To Mary, it seemed that everything was a contest between her two brothers. It had been this way ever since they were teenagers. When Dad passed away, he left a Will dividing his estate equally among all three children. One of the assets Dad left behind was a treasured 1967 Mustang convertible in almost mint condition. Dad and the boys had treated it as their baby. In order to avoid fights, Dad kept the keys, so the boys always knew whose turn it was to get the car. Unfortunately, Dad did not Father & Daughter Legal Team specify how that car was to be handled after he Les & Michelle Kotzer died. Now that he had passed away, it was up to Mary to deal with the sensitive issue of which brother would get the car. At first, she thought that common sense would make this an easy matter to resolve. Both brothers were adamant that the car should be theirs, so she tried to work out an informal bidding process. The process quickly turned chaotic when it became apparent that there was no end to it. No matter what one brother offered, the other came back with a higher amount. To Mary, it seemed that one brother would pay almost any price to ensure that the other brother would not get the Mustang. In order to break the logjam between them, she threatened that, if they could not work this out within one week, she would sell the Mustang to someone outside the family. Both believed that she was bluffing. They found out how wrong they were when the car was picked up by a dealergone from the family forever. Naturally, the brothers were angry with Mary, as well as each other. It was just like when they were teenagers and Mary was caught in the middle between them. Mary loved her two brothers and their families. She was in tears when she spoke of what both brothers had in common: each brother told her that, if she spoke to the other brother, he would never speak to her again. Mary wondered whether that Mustang meant that she couldn’t watch her nephew playing football or attend her niece’s school graduation, out of fear of losing one of the brothers. She realized that her father’s Will put her in an impossible position. She said that she wished that the Mustang, which had given her family so much pleasure, had never been bought by Dad in the first place. Her parting words were: “Whatever decision I make, I am going to be left with only half a family”. 2. A Family Fight Over Deer Antlers This reported case demonstrates how emotions can erupt between siblings over the strangest of items. The starting point of the case finds Dad hunting in 1926. Dad encounters a mule deer with a record size set of antlers. He kills it, arranges for the meat to be packed and keeps the head and antlers of the animal. The antlers themselves travelled a relatively simple path over the next 76 years. Dad kept them in the family home and some time in the 1940’s mounted them over the fireplace. Dad passed away in 1968. When Dad died, he left seven children, but no Will. The importance of his dying without a Will will quickly become apparent. In 1973, the antlers were still in Dad’s home. His son Don entered the home while his siblings were absent, and removed the antlers. His siblings were aware of this, but at the time, there was no court action brought. Years later, Don’s siblings came across a newspaper article that opened a new chapter in this saga. The article referred to Don as the sole owner of “World Class Antlers”, which had been appraised as being very valuable. Naturally, these were the same ones that were mounted over Dad’s fireplace for all those years. Don’s siblings were incensed. They demanded the return of the antlers right after reading that article. They were angry enough to retain a lawyer. They now wanted repossession of the antlers and a declaration that they all owned them equally. They brought a lawsuit against Don. The institution of legal proceedings was not enough to make Don yield one inch from his position. When the judge heard the case, he rendered a decision that all seven children had an equal right to the antlers, because Dad had made no Will. What was so shocking about this case was that Don refused to comply with the order of the judge, even under penalty of being jailed for contempt. Don defied the court order, refusing to give over the antlers. He was jailed for over 10 days. This remarkable case proves some siblings will fight over anything- even deer antlers.

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our-year-old Aurora resident Dominic Carlini said he’s ready to start kindergarten. His mom Shelagh Carlini agreed and said she is excited him to start school. But it is not without its difficulties. "You just well up when you think about your babies," she said with emotion in her voice. "I know that I’m probably going to take a thousand pictures of him getting on the bus." Dominic will be joining his older brother Gabriel, who is going into Grade 1. Their younger brother Michael doesn’t start school until next year, and Carlini said it will be different looking around the house without her two oldest sons. "You have to let go at some point," she said. "You just have to be there with open arms when they come running back to you, so excited about their day." She is not alone. Many parents often feel emotional, even anxious when their children start school. It is normal, said Janine Stutt, principal and leadership development and early years lead at York Region District School Board. "In some cases they are more nervous and anxious than the children," she added. Starting kindergarten is a big milestone. For some children it may be the first time away from their parents or caregivers. "But it’s also the end of their parents being the centre of their universe, so for a lot of moms and dads there is a nervous trepidation," said Alyson Schafer, parenting expert, therapist and author. It can be hard for parents because they are not there to help, and anxious parents might worry over the "what if" factor, Schafer said. "Your kid is one of 28 kids in the classroom, are they going to be safe, are they going to speak up, is someone going to bully them," she said. "There’s this whole other world of potential threats, and an anxious parent can dwell on the negative." There is also a change in identity.

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Mom Shelagh Carlini, sons Michael, 2 (from left), Dominic, 4, and Gabriel, 6, rehearse getting ready for school in their Aurora home.

LETTING GO How can parents prepare for the start of school LAURA FINNEY lfinney@yrmg.com "I don’t mean it in a derogatory way, we feign a tremendous sense of our own importance by being a parent," she explained. "We love being needed." As children get older they need their parents less. And once they start school, they start having relationships with other people and have other interests, she said. But Stutt said parents still play a really big role in their child’s education. "They are, as parents and families, their child’s first and most important teachers," she said. The role of the parent is to prepare their child to be a fully functioning adult said Schafer. "That means a lot of skill de-

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on their own positive memories of starting school like making friends and learning new things. On drop-off day, if parents feel like crying, she suggested trying to wait until after the child has gone inside so it does not add to their child’s anxiety. Have trust Stutt said schools use staggered and supported entry. First year kindergartens start the first day in smaller groups and second year kindergartens help their classmates. Teachers also have techniques to stop the tears. "Our classroom educators are pretty skilled at redirection and distraction," she said, adding most stop crying within a few

minutes. Practise and prepare The first day of school means new routines, new bedtimes, extra lunches, and new teachers. Stutt suggested establishing routines early so there is time to adjust. She also recommended having a goodbye routine that is familiar to children and can be followed if things become emotional. Additionally, there are a number of programs in York Region designed to help families familiarize themselves with the academic, social and physical aspects of school. Be quick Schafer has a blog post The Happy Snappy Goodbye where she compares goodbyes to removing a bandage. "It sounds terrible but the truth is the longer you stay at the door trying to say goodbye and calm their tears, the longer the anticipation and fear of the eventual goodbye goes on," she said. Stay engaged There are many ways to stay connected, explained Stutt, like school or classroom social media accounts, emails and notes. Additionally, parents can find ways to learn at home like daily reading. Get active "We need to broaden and be excited about other aspects of our life," said Schafer. She said some parents take up a new hobby, class or job. For more tips visit alysonschafer.com and yrdsb.ca.

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For Canadians watching the events that unfolded during a rally on the streets of Charlottesville, Va., earlier this month, that saw white nationalists, neo-Nazis and Ku Klux Klan members openly spouting hateful rhetoric and which escalated into violence that left antifascist protester Heather Heyer dead and 19 others injured, it can be all too tempting to sit back and assume something similar couldn’t happen here. That kind of thinking may be comforting and align well with our collective image of Canada as a welcoming and tolerant society, but it’s a false sense of security. If you’re looking for evidence that white nationalism may yet stir in our nation, you don’t have to look hard. Over the past several months residents in various municipalities across the GTA, including Richmond Hill, have had copies of Your Ward News - a publication that has rightly been labelled as racist, xenophobic, misogynist and homophobic by its critics - delivered to their homes. Other signs are not necessarily so overt. At the recent Sutton Fair, someone made the troubling choice to fly the flag of the Confederacy over a vendor tent. Keswick resident Nelson Mahmoudi took a photograph of the flag, which vanished the day after he saw it, and spoke out against the display, while noting that Civil War re-enactments and museums are about the only places where it would be acceptable to show the Confederate battle flag. He’s right. Despite attempts to turn the so-called "stars and bars" into an emblem of rural pride or to associate it with a romanticized image of country living, the fact remains it was flown by those who sought to defend to the death their "right" to continue keeping people as property. Hopefully, whoever hoisted said flag has learned something about the history of the flag and why it remains such a painful symbol. If that weren’t enough, three schools were vandalized with racist graffiti in Markham last week. In one of those incidents, playground equipment was defaced with a Star of David equalling a swastika and the letters "KKK" standing for Ku Klux Klan. Yet another message spoke of white power. And while some may shrug the graffiti off as childish shenanigans, York Regional Police are correctly treating it as a hate crime. Not taking such matters seriously can foster complacency which can only embolden those with white nationalist leanings. It’s up to all of us who strive to live in a just society to be watchful for hateful behaviour and speak out when we see it. As Aldous Huxley said: "Eternal vigilance is not only the price of liberty; eternal vigilance is the price of human decency."

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over (about three years ago), the restaurant wasn’t in the best condition. So, we tried our best to clean but it didn’t (initially) work out," Suy said. "We’re trying hard. (When we bought the restaurant), most of the equipment was over 15 years old. The fridge sometimes didn’t work; we had to get a new fridge, we got new freezers. When you just open the doors, you’re spending over $150,000 just to buy the business, and then we have to spend thousands more to buy new equipment." Pho Saigon has hired new staff, and he, his mom and her boyfriend have now gotten their food handler’s certificates, Suy said. "I think we’re really doing better," he said. "Our food is authentic and we make it with love." At other restaurants charged five or more times,

some infractions appeared to be relatively minor, while others were more noteworthy. Those included an ice cream scoop in a container of mould, a pig carcass stored adjacent to a dirty shelving unit, ducks hanging in an area with a visible buildup of dirt, dust and grime, no toilet paper or soap in a staff washroom, a cook manually killing a fly, rinsing off his hand and resuming food preparation, and "a few dead cockroaches" on a glue stick under a sink. While Suy was forthcoming about challenges his restaurant has overcome, a sampling of other restaurants indicated eatery owners and managers do not have an appetite to discuss their health reports. But residents going out for a bite don’t have to rely on the whims of eateries to disclose charges against them.

Instead, they can find information about restaurants inspected by public health through the region’s York Safe program at york.ca/yorksafe, with weekly charges reported at York Region Media Group’s yorkregion.com. "What we look for (during inspections) is everything, really. Everything from sanitation to crosscontamination to infestation to food handling to training to the structure to cleanliness. The variables are endless. Everything from dishwashing to handwashing to cross-contamination with the cutting boards, to do we have infestation of either insects or rodents in the premises, are we missing a screen door, is a cooler not cold enough, are temperatures not right, is it missing a thermometer?" said Vito Chiefari, manager of the health protection division. "We capture what needs to be fixed. In some cases,

that equates to a charge, especially if it’s a repeat offence. In some cases, what we see is significant enough that it warrants a closure." The region has a total of 39 inspectors, who carry out more than 11,000 annual inspections at 1,100 highrisk, 3,000 medium-risk and 1,500 low-risk premises, which are classified based on the type of food they provide and clientele they serve. While the vast majority of premises pass their inspections, last year, inspectors laid about 300 charges and shut down 26 locations until health hazards were addressed. A restaurant ordered closed must remain shut until it complies with rules under the Ontario Health Protection Promotion Act. An eatery with chronic problems can’t be closed permanently as long as it makes the necessary improvements, Chiefari said. A restaurant with ongo-

ing problems could be inspected more often than the minimum of three times a year for high-risk, twice for medium-risk and once for low-risk, and also provided with more education, Chiefari said. A change in ownership or location does not allow the operator to sidestep the number of inspections they would normally face, he added. Inspectors routinely respond to public complaints about food premises, Chiefari said. He had some advice for people going out to eat. Make sure the establishment is displaying its green pass card from its last inspection and maintains a clean premises, observe whether the staff appears knowledgeable, ensure food arrives hot to your table, and check that plates and utensils are clean. So, is eating out in York Region a safe thing to do? "I do it all the time," Chiefari said.

Multiple Offenders: In addition to Pho Saigon, other restaurants charged five or more times between January 2015 and April 2017 by York Region health inspectors were: Aurora Chinese Restaurant in Aurora Centra Food Market in Aurora City Hollywood Café in Markham Congee Queen in Markham East Moon Chinese Restaurant in Vaughan Ginza Sushi Restaurant in Vaughan Golden Maki in Newmarket, Grand Fortune Food Mart in Markham Ho Garden Chinese Restaurant in Markham Hockey Sushi in Markham India Time in Newmarket Maple Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Vaughan Ruby Thai Kitchen in Newmarket St. Louis Bar and Grill on Hollandview Trail in Aurora Sunrise Seniors Living of Aurora in Aurora Wild Wing on Eagle Street in Newmarket Yung Kee BBQ Restaurant in Markham

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BOWMAN, Emily Roy (nee MacMillan) Passed away peacefully at home in Richmond Hill at the age of 94 with family by her side on August 25, 2017. Emily was predeceased by her husband Dell and son John. She is survived by her sister Roberta Clegg; by her children Sherry, Cathy (David Sprague) and Peggy; by her grandchildren Michael Rossi (Robin Kelly), Shauna Rossi Veliz (Yaxin), Megan Sprague and Daniel Sprague (Catherine Patterson); by her greatgrandchildren Isabella and Ava and step-great-grandchild Ryan. Lovingly remembered by Bob Rossi, her nieces, nephews and cousins. A special thanks to the Hospice Palliative Care Team for Central LHIN who helped ease her ﬁnal journey. Emily was an active member of the Hill Potters Guild, CHATS volunteers, Richmond Hill Horticultural Society and the Richmond Hill Historical Society. Following cremation, visitation will be held at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge St., Richmond Hill on Tuesday, September 5, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to Hill House Hospice, Hospice KingAurora or the charity of your choice.

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In Loving Memory of Jason Boodram September 2, 2008 No words we write can ever say How much we miss you every day, As time goes by the loneliness grows, Hearts ache with sorrow, And secret tears ﬂow. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And photos in a frame. No one knows our sorrow, No one sees us weep, The love we have for you Is in our hearts to keep. To spend one more day with you, Touch your face, talk a while, Share your dreams, plans, Hear your laugh, See your smile. We’ve never stopped loving you, We know we never will. Deep inside our hearts There’s a place no one can ﬁll. We love you and miss you, Our precious Jason. Love always, Mom, Dad and Alan

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l Friday, September 1 Language Cafe - Friday WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: The Bridge Church, 5440 16th Ave., Markham CONTACT: Radhika Chellaiah, 905-2946716, info@newtomarkham.com, http://newtomarkham.com/ language-cafes/ COST: These are informal drop-in opportunities where you can enjoy a beverage and snack while practicing English with fluent locals and other newcomers. l Saturday, September 2 Markham Farmers Market 2017 WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinson St., Markham CONTACT: Markham Village BIA, 905-472-2462, info@mainstreetmarkham.com, http://www.main-

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Visit yorkregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. streetmarkham.com/farmersmarket COST: Freshness straight from the farm. A great place to shop, and live entertainment, too, starting at 10 a.m. New musicians this year. Come and see who is playing. Free Buddhist Chanting Class in Theravada Tradition WHEN: 8:15 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Buddha Meditation Centre, 11175 Kennedy Rd., Markham CONTACT: The Buddha Meditation Centre, 905-9277117, info@mahamevnawa.ca, http://www.meditationGTA.org COST: You will learn simple ways of chanting that can develop your meditation, proper pronunciation and rhythm and more. l Sunday, September 3 Unionville Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market 2017 WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Stiver Mill, 9 Station Ln., Markham CONTACT: stivermillmarket@hotmail.com, http:// www.unionvillestivermillmarket.com COST:

Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market in Unionville offers local fruits, veggies, meat, baked goods, crafts, entertainment and the market grill. Zumba and Tai Chi Yang Style Free Classes WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m WHERE: Golden Age Village, 11088 Pine Valley Dr., Vaughan CONTACT: Mai Nguyen, 647-8860758, LDL.seniors.classes@gmail.com COST: The Golden Age Village is offering free weekly Zumba and Tai Chi classes on Sundays for all local residents (funded by the New Horizons Program for Seniors) l Thursday, September 7 Meditate with a Monk WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Buddha Meditation Centre, 11175 Kennedy Rd., Markham CONTACT: 905-9277117, info@mahamevnawa.ca You get the chance to meditate and chant with a monk trained in the Theravada tradition. Instructions will be given. Suitable for all experience levels.

5 things to do this weekend l Friday, September 1 A Passion for History: The Art of George W. Luesby WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-967-4846 View sketches and watercolours of historic Newmarket done by George Luesby over a period of nearly 40 years.

Labour Day Celebrations WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Unionville Main Street, Main Street, Markham CONTACT: 905-477-0117 COST: Enjoy music, entertainment and shopping in Unionville. Horse and carriage rides on Sept. 3.

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l Saturday, September 2 Oh! Canada? Interactive Exhibit WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: J.E.H. Thoreau Macdonald House, 12 Centre St., Vaughan CONTACT: Simone Spiegel, 416-820-1098, connect@thinkined.com, http:// www.thinkined.com/ohcanada Experience this interactive, popup exhibit and explore how our lives are shaped by relationship,

l Sunday, September 3 Kids celebrate Canada WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Simonston Park, 15 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill CONTACT: nutritionnaire.com Find inspiration for healthier school lunches during Kids Celebrate Canada. Enjoy healthy snacks, yoga, coffee and more. Talk to the Nutritionnaire for tips to healthier eating.

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l Thursday, August 31 Meditate with a Monk WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Buddha Meditation Centre, 11175 Kennedy Rd., Markham CONTACT: The Buddha Meditation Centre, 905-9277117, info@mahamevnawa.ca You get the chance to meditate and chant with a monk trained in the Theravada tradition. Instructions will be given. Suitable for all experience levels.

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Enjoy fireworks at Canada’s Wonderland Sept. 3 this Labour Day weekend.

Fireworks at Canada’s Wonderland WHEN: 10:00 p.m WHERE: Canada’s Wonderland, 9580 Jane St., Vaughan CONTACT: 905832-8131 COST: See website for ticket info Welcome September with a spectacular fireworks display featuring over 6,000 colourful explosions. Event is weather permitting. Certain rides are subject to close early on these dates

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PILEATED WOODPECKER – Known for its red crest, this woodpecker’s call is loud and resembles a far-carrying laugh. The drumming is very loud, like someone striking a tree with a hammer. It feeds on insects, ants, beetle larvae, fruits, nuts and berries. “They’re easier to identify and with the pileated woodpecker, you can hear it before you see it.” CEDAR WAXWING – Also known as the Canada robin, they live in trees at the edges of wooded areas or open forests. It’s a yellow bird with some brown and grey tones. Its diet consists of berries and it’s attracted to the sound of running water. In urban environments, this non-territorial bird prefers parklands, golf courses, and cemeteries.

FOX SPARROW – Fox sparrows are one of the largest sparrows, heavily spotted and streaked underneath. They mainly eat seeds and insects by foraging on the ground, making them vulnerable to predators. The sparrow is 15 to 19 cm long and weighs 32 grams. It has an early spring migration, starting in February and its winter migration begins in October.

PINE WARBLER – This warbler is a small yellow bird that measures around 5 inches in length and weights 12 grams. Buchanan says warblers can be seen migrating back to the York Regional Forest from the south in spring and in the fall they migrate south again. Sources: The Regional Municipality of York

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BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE – The chickadee is noted for its black cap and white sides on its face. Its back is grey with a white belly. The bird is small, just 8 to 9.5 mm and weighs around 9 to 14 grams. It’s a frequent flyer, Buchanan says, and it’s easy to recognize its call. Black-capped chickadees feed on insects for their diet.

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Fight the Bite! against West Nile virus

What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that is spread to humans from the bite of an infected mosquito.

The virus cannot be transmitted person-to-person by touching, kissing or sharing cups and utensils with someone who has the virus.

Most people infected with West Nile virus do not get ill at all. Those who do may experience flu-like symptoms within two to fifteen days, including: • Fever • Muscle weakness • Stiff neck • Confusion • Headaches • Sudden sensitivity to light Sometimes West Nile virus can cause severe illness including meningitis and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).

How to protect yourself Whenever you spend time outdoors this summer, take the necessary precautions to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

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Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants.

Check to ensure your door Use insect repellents Cover up at dusk and containing DEET dawn when mosquitoes and window screens are tight-fitting and in or icaridin. are most active. good repair.

How York Region protects you

Mosquito-proof your home Clean up areas of standing water around your home weekly to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Make sure to: • • • •

Clean up pools / pool covers Turn over wading pools Empty out flower pots Clear eavestroughs, storm and roof gutters • Clean bird baths • Empty water in old tires

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York Region uses mosquito traps to York Region's West Nile Virus Program includes larviciding over capture and test for West Nile virus infected mosquitoes to determine 100,000 catch basins during the summer to control mosquito larvae. where they are in the community.

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