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named “the sewer rats” or “the storm water ladies of Thornhill”. These residents have worked to make sure Thornhill’s flood control system was improved, following a major storm in August 2005 that caused extensive flooding of private property and roadways. Markham politicians and residents gathered in Thornhill last week to celebrate the completion of the first phase of Markham’s flood control program. This first phase was completed in the Bay-

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Mills neighbourhood. “I was very concerned when I saw the houses between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue on a slope getting terrible floods,” Liasi said. “I live on a street which slopes down to German Mills Creek and I thought it was safe because I thought if there’s a flood, it will drain right down the street past me, but it didn’t”. Markham Ward 1 Councillor Valerie Burke thanked Liasi and the See ‘RESIDENTS’, page 2.

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other Storm Sewer Ladies for their hard work —“You did so much research and went to so many meetings.” Ricardo Mashregi, chair of the Grandview Area Resi-

dents Association, worked with other ratepayers associations in Thornhill to lobby councillors. They worked with city staffers and a consultant for eight years analyzing the infrastructure issue and recommendations from

the city’s consultant. The consultant suggested five-year storm protection, which would have protected Markham residents and their properties from storms that occur once every five years. “We thought it was inad-

equate,” Mashregi said. Resident groups lobbied hard for 100-year protection. “It has been a long haul,” Burke said. Over the past two years, Markham has: upgraded about two kilometres of storm sewers from the 1960s, replaced more than two kilometres of old cast iron water mains and relined many of the sanitary sewers to prevent leaking. It installed more than 100 new manholes and catch basins

and built a large water quality treatment tank at the outlet to the Don River to help restore watershed quality. Infrastructure work in Mashregi’s Grandview neighbourhood (phase two of the flood management project) is underway. The work is expected to finish next summer. Mashregi believes the project should have come to fruition sooner. “Certainly it was not fast enough, but it is what it is.”

He lives on Almond Avenue and remembers during a storm in 2005, flooding was so high water reached the height of people’s car headlights. His pool overflowed and many people’s basements flooded. So, how effective is the city’s flood control program? Says Toinette Bezant, resident of Bayvew Glen and former president of its residents association: “The proof will be in the pudding when we experience the next big storm.”

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Above, Kevin Brooks’ crumpled car after the crash that killed his friend and left him paralyzed. Brooks made the wrong decision to drink and drive 16 years ago. Now he shares his story hoping that others will make a better choice.

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very morning Kevin Brooks wakes up, there’s a wheelchair beside him that reminds him of his “nightmare”: killing his friend in a drunk driving crash. It began as a typical warm Saturday in June 2000. Brooks, then 21, was hanging out with his high school sweetheart and watched her ride in a horse show. He then went to his youngest sister’s ballet recital. After the event, Brooks attended a house party where he thought he’d have a few beers and then call it a night. But that never happened. “I ran into some old school hockey friends I’d grown up with, and one thing led to another, and we were down to have a wild night,” Brooks said. And they hopped from one party to another. At one point during the night, Brooks returned home to get more beer. He wasn’t yet “blackout drunk” and stopped in front of his car thinking something bad could happen. “We all have that voice inside that warns us at times,” Brooks said. “That was one moment where I was still consciously aware of what was going on and had that opportunity to make the better choice and chose not to.” Brushing off the warning, Brooks continued drinking and partying hard. “By the time we were leaving the last house party, we were all really drunk,” said Brooks. “We were double digit drinks for

sure. I’d say well over 10, probably pushing 20.” Three of Brooks’ buddies got in a cab, but before it left, one friend, Brendon, got out and opted to travel with Brooks. “I was like the stubborn idiot who wanted to drive drunk,” Brooks said. “From what I’ve heard, people were trying to get my keys away from me, but I had an extra pair in the glove box. ... In hindsight, too bad somebody didn’t just punch me out.” Brooks and Brendon were speeding to another party. “Going 110 to 130 in a 70 zone, just stupid. Beers are open, tunes cranked, totally not paying attention,” Brooks said. “I don’t remember what happened. I missed a corner, and the car hit a road divider and went airborne, hit the ground and rolled multiple times.” Weeks later, Brooks woke up in an intensive care unit and learned that he had been in a crash and that he was paralyzed from the chest down. “A little bit later, I asked about who was with me and found out my buddy Brendon passed away. That was the worst thing I’d ever heard in my life,” Brooks said. “He’s gone and dealing with that was a nightmare.” Brooks contemplated suicide but was confined to a bed, too weak to even move. With the support of his family, best friend and Brendon’s family, Brooks’ outlook began to change. “It allowed me a chance not to totally give up,” he said of the support. After a two-month hospital stay, Brooks was transferred to a rehabilitation centre where he learned to dress himself, roll over in bed, sit up and get around in a wheel-

2014: Alcohol: 5,151 Drug: 219 chair.It was a new life for Brooks, who had been an active man. “I could play every sport decently. I skateboarded, I snowboarded, I played hockey. I was just go, go, go, and then all of a sudden, boom, I’m in a chair.” His future career as an electrician was over, his girlfriend of two-and-a-half years left him and he faced criminal charges from the crash. “And dealing with the fact that I killed a buddy, there was so much to deal with,” he said. Brooks pled guilty to dangerous driving causing death; a charge of impaired driving causing death was dropped. “I lost my licence for three years. There were community hours and probation but no jail time,” Brooks said. “I still look at it as light.” Brooks said he felt something good had to come from the tragedy, and about two years after the collision, he began sharing his story at schools in the hopes of preventing drinking and driving. “I used to be a server and I’d be scared if I had 10 people at a table, so getting in front of an entire gymnasium of teenagers was terrifying, but once I started talking, I just sunk into a bit of a groove,” he said. “Then after, I was just mobbed by kids and they were crying, thanking me and shaking my hand. There was a connection made.” Brooks has delivered more than 1,000 presentations across Canada and the U.S. “It’s been a saving grace for me to have a positive outlet for what happened,” he said. “I can’t say I’m proud of the journey that led me on it, but I found it and I just keep looking forward.”

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A tentative agreement has been struck between the York Regional Police union and the Police Services Board. The announcement last week, after months of meetings, comes more than six months after the collective agreement between the parties expired. The two sides were to sit down with a conciliator to discuss the contract Wednesday. “The Police Services Board recognizes the personal commitment and professional work of York Regional Police members and we are very pleased a mutually acceptable tentative settlement has been reached,” board chairperson Frank Scarpitti said. “We appreciate the collaborative approach that led to a successful agreement.” It is a tentative deal and must be still be ratified by the members of the police association. Details for the tentative agreement will be released following ratification. The announcement was made amid growing tensions between the York Regional Police and its members, who have complained about excessive punishments in regards to their conduct while on duty and what the union calls traffic ticket quotas. In July, a work-to-rule campaign by York Regional Police coincided with a huge drop

in the number of traffic tickets being handed out to York Region drivers. Between June 27 and July 17, 2,630 tickets were handed out. During the same time last year, 7,791 tickets were issued. That’s a 66-per-cent drop. This compares to an uptick in the tickets handed out in the three weeks leading up to the action, between June 6 to June 26, 2016 — a jump of almost 1,000 when compared to last year. In response to the action, which also included officers wearing pins and speaking to drivers about the reasons behind the labour strife, the deputy chief called for officers to “fulfill their legislated and moral obligation” to keep York Region roads safe. “It has been made clear to all members that our expectation is they will continue to act in a responsible, professional and respectful manner in their day-to-day duties,” Deputy Chief Tom Carrique said. “We care about the safety of road users in our community… we will not allow community safety to be compromised in any way.” Not only were fewer tickets being doled out, but there was also a significant rise in the number of warnings issued by officers, rising by more than 1,000 — 2,195 to 3,218 — between June 27 and July 17. The issue of tickets has been a flashpoint among frontline police officers and the ser-

York Regional Police Const. Todd Stewart hands out a fine to a driver in this file photo. A work-torule campaign by police has coincided with a significant drop in the number of traffic tickets being issued to drivers.

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Re: And what about ‘patriot’ love?, column by Bernie O’Neill, July 28. Real traditionalists sing O Canada as it was originally written in Canada’s other official language: French. The first English lyrics were written some 25 years later in 1906 and continue to be debated and revised to this day, while the French lyrics are unchanged since 1880. I’m a proud Canadian and a real traditionalist when it comes to O Canada. It strikes me that many socalled traditionalists simply don’t like change to the lyrics that they grew up with. FYI: “in all our sons command” replaced “thou dost in us command” in 1914, one of many “official” English changes over the years.

A third Richmond Hill family in recent memory is plunged into devastating grief over the death of a family member with a mental illness. My heart goes out to the Straumann family as they deal with their loss. Other families whose family member suffered from untreated or under-treated mental illness have grieved similar losses recently, although their stories have not reached the press. Our community struggles again to find answers to stop these sad events. We need to alert those who hold the purse strings that the current mental health system is not working and we need to develop a preventable tragedies registry to remind them. We need longer hospital stays, more beds, and more psychiatrists, especially those who will work with families. We need a psychiatrist to be on every Local Health Integration Network committee, as serious mental illness is a medical illness not the result of bad parenting. And we need adequate supportive housing, as family caregivers are aging and housing needs to be in place to accommodate loved ones in the future. Psychiatrists and community agencies must work in collaboration. When they don’t, patient outcomes are

id you know that the very last VCR players have been produced and VCRs are going the way of 78s and 45 records, eight-track music cartridges (look it up, Google generation), Blockbuster Video and Betamax video cassettes? It’s true, according to a business story in last weekend’s Star. The last Japanese factory stopped manufacturing the VCR players because, ironically, parts can no longer be provided to make them. Remember how convenient and exciting VCRs were when they came out — screening recently released movies in your own home? It was a revolution, just as Sony Walkmans and iPods provided music for individuals on the go. Nowadays, individuals are downloading or carrying their own personal entertainment. No longer do we have to go to the movie theatre to enjoy a shared experience. Or sit in a concert hall to soak in a classical or rock performance with other fans who are tapping their toes or rocking out. These days, we’re all supposed to be our own DJs and entertainment directors — downloading, curating, collecting and playing a mix of music or YouTube videos or TV shows or movies according to our own eclectic tastes. But wait, we’re not all buried in our basements or family rooms, isolated in our silos of personal entertainment. There is hope — and it’s in the form of outdoor community events. Most of our communities stage weekly summer music concerts, free outdoor movie nights for families or key music events that attract thousands beyond our borders. This past weekend it was the Newmarket Jazz Festival along with Markham’s Jambana One World Festival. And starting Aug. 18, Markham’s famed TD Jazz Festival takes to hot spots all over the city. In Aurora, every Thursday night is outdoor movie night for families, while Moonlight Movies attract young and old in Richmond Hill

Marney Beck each Wednesday in August at different parks throughout the town. For an impressive 42 years, the Town of Richmond Hill has been presenting free summer concerts at Mill Pond Park and they never fail to attract several hundred people every Thursday night. What’s the attraction of these outdoor movies and concerts? I believe it harkens back to our shared experience; our wish to gain extra enjoyment from a movie or a concert tune by watching the smiles on our children’s faces or our neighbours dancing to a familiar song. Here’s the irony — to me, at least. When Downton Abbey was all the rage for six seasons (yes, I was among those addicted to the show), Facebook groups sprang up in many countries to allow fans to discuss plot lines, dissect characters and share the experience. Want to binge watch a few seasons of a favourite TV show? Invite a few friends over for the night. We still get extra sensory pleasure from others’ enjoyment of a movie, a concert, a jazz weekend. I no longer have any eight-track tapes, but I sure treasure numerous cassette tapes. A favourite of Christmas songs unspooled last year, which made me sad. And I once got in real trouble with my grown daughter for selling some of her treasured Disney VHS movie tapes at a garage sale; so now they sit packed away in a box, even though I doubt she has a VCR to play them. Guess it’s called obsolescencedenial nostalgia — and it would seem many of us suffer from the same condition.

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negatively affected. Currently, the police are our default mental health system, and even though they are both compassionate and professional, we need for them to have de-escalation training to prevent inadvertent tragedies. Service provider accountability must be addressed. At present, it is difficult to complain and receive any degree of satisfaction. If we were able to have our voices heard, service quality would improve. The appointment of Christine Elliott as Patient Ombudsman gives us hope. Future mental health funding needs to go to the most seriously mentally ill. More oversight to ensure that this happens and effective program evaluation should be mandatory. Finally, it is imperative that the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Family Guidelines be implemented. The recommendations regarding discharge planning, how to deal with unrealistic privacy legislation, and family input into service planning and evaluation can save lives and save money.

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Marner family’s Thornhill home caught fire May 5; but memorabilia saved BY ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS

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For many Ontario teenagers, turning 19 is a major milestone they plan to celebrate with festivities aimed at creating happy memories that will last a lifetime. But for Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Mitch Marner, his big birthday on May 5 turned out to be a day filled with unforgettable emotional highs and lows. The first big high came when Marner and his London Knights teammates crushed the Niagara Ice Dogs 4-1 in the first game of the Ontario Hockey League championship series. Sadly, the thrill of victory was quickly overshadowed by the news, delivered by his parents who’d driven to London to celebrate his birthday, that a raging fire tore through their Thornhill home earlier in the day. Marner’s first concern was for their pets — a chocolate Labrador retriever named Winston and a cat named Burbank.

To his relief, he found out Vaughan firefighters made a special effort to rescue the animals after learning they were inside the fiery, smoke-filled home on Autumn Hill Boulevard. Then his dad, Paul Marner, delivered even more good news. He told Mitch the firefighters made a special effort to save the irreplaceable hockey medals, MVP awards, trophies and other memorabilia, including his Maple Leafs draft jersey all stored in his bedroom. Last week, Mitch and his dad visited Fire Station 7-8 to express their gratitude to the 35 firefighters who went beyond the call of duty to save their pets as well as about “90 per cent” of Mitch’s hockey career keepsakes. Mitch said it “meant a lot” to be able to say thanks. “Every day they’re out there risking their lives for people, regular families, going into homes and saving people’s dogs, cats, memorabilia … and stuff that means a lot to them,” Mitch told reporters after touring the fire hall, chatting with the firefighters and posing for pictures. “They risked their own lives to go in and save my animals and save my stuff, so it’s pretty remarkable to see what they do every day.” Paul Marner echoed those senti-

ments when he spoke to the crowd gathered inside the fire hall. “I can’t say enough for you guys who went into the house to rescue the dog and the cat. To Mitch, it meant the world,” he said. “You did make what could have been an awful day turn out to be a great day.” To show his appreciation, Mitch presented the firefighters with a framed picture showing him hoisting the Memorial Cup that he helped the Knights win this spring. He also brought the Memorial Cup MVP award, one of several pieces of hardware he has collected during a stellar junior hockey season that also saw him named the OHL’s Most Outstanding Player, the OHL playoff MVP and CHL Player of the Year. Deputy Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi called saving the Marners’ keepsakes the “silver lining” of the tragedy. “On May 5, the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service saved more than just a home, they saved memories and they saved dreams,” she said. “When firefighters are able to save something critical to the owner, that’s the silver lining on the fire for us.” The cause of the fire, believed to have started in the garage area, is still under investigation. – with files from Jeremy Grimaldi

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Sunday, Aug. 7 A final Sunday afternoon free children’s concert is Aug. 7 (weather permitting) from 1 to 2 p.m. at Richmond Green outdoor amphitheatre, Elgin Mills Road East just west of Leslie in Richmond Hill. The Masked Messenger brings to life the artistry of Rob Faust, master mask maker and performer. Families will enjoy a funny, whimsical journey with hand crafted masks.

Tuesday, Aug. 9 The Heritage Centre in Richmond Hill at 19 Church St N. presents Afternoon Tea on the patio or air conditioned Gardenroom Aug. 9 with sittings at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Traditional tea includes dainty sandwiches, scones with cream and preserves, tea and homemade cookies. Cost $12:50 per person; reservations recommended; call 905-780-3802. Come to the outdoor courtyard of Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., for free Jazz in the Plaza concerts every

Community Calendar Tuesday in July and August, from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine. On Aug. 9, enjoy music of Lori Viola.

Wednesday, Aug. 10 Richmond Hill’s first Moonlight Movie is Aug. 10 at Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St., (Yonge and Major Mackenzie). Enjoy outdoor cinema experience, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy free movie Zootopia under the stars. Pre movie fun starts at 7 p.m.; movie shown at dusk. Free popcorn, other refreshments available for nominal fee. In the event of inclement weather, movie shown indoors at Langstaff Community Centre, 155 Red Maple Rd.

Thursday, Aug. 11 Another free Thursday evening Concert in the Park at Mill Pond Park gazebo, Mill and Trench

streets, Richmond Hill is set for Aug. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Richmond Hill’s own Good Brothers, Juno award winners, will delight the crowds with their high-energy music that encompasses country, bluegrass, folk and a bit of rock ‘n’ roll. Bring a camp chair or blanket; parking limited, extra parking in east lot of hospital. Non-perishable donation to food bank welcome. A bike valet also available; for more visit RichmondHill.ca

Sunday, Aug. 14 All Willowbrook neighbours, especially living near Felix Opatowski Park on Tamarack Drive in Thornhill Markham, are invited to meet Aug. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the park to enjoy enhancements made and thank Councillor Valerie Burke for her efforts. Learn about the Adopt-A-Park program and volunteer to keep the park clean and beautiful. Refreshments offered, courtesy of Councillor Burke; an ice cream truck will also be present. For details, contact Sara Dimerman at helpmesara@sympatico.ca or Councillor Burke at vburke@markham.ca.

Monday, Aug. 15 Join Thornhill’s Temple Kol Ami at Sano Sushi, 8143 Yonge St. at noon Aug. 15 for Sushi & Study, a fascinating discussion and delicious lunch. No Hebrew or prior knowledge necessary. Bring your appetite and a friend. For details, visit www.kolami.ca or call 905-709-2620.

Tuesday, Aug. 16 Come to the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., for free Jazz in the Plaza concerts every Tuesday in August, from 7-9 p.m., rain or shine. On Aug. 16, enjoy the music of Rob Tardic.

Thursday, Aug. 18 The 19th edition of the TD Markham Jazz Festival unfolds from Thursday, Aug. 18 through Sunday, Aug. 21, with exceptional performances all along Main Street Unionville, with more music happening in numerous “hot spot” venues around Markham in the week leading up to the Festival. For details, visit markhamjazzfestival.com

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We raise money through several initiatives. Members of our executive team raise money through personal donations, which involves asking people we know for donation money online or in person. We also have a SJMF Youth Ambassador Program, which allows high school students to raise money, but they do not go on the trip. Instead, they receive one volunteer hour for every $5 raised. We also hold canvassing events and participate in events such as IgniteFair in order to gain volunteers for our ambassador program. In addition, we get donations from companies, such as BTNX Inc. The reason why we chose to build houses in San José de Ocoa Province is because it is one of the poorest areas in the Caribbean. Families of up to 10 people live in small shacks that are the size of a kitchen or don’t have a home at all. Providing them with a new house is a lifechanging gift for them and for their family.

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Vaughan man charged after bus driver hit with coffee A 39-year-old Vaughan man has been charged after allegedly throwing coffee on a TTC bus driver. The incident, which occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on June 8, was captured by a security camera. A man is seen boarding a bus in the Dufferin Street and Dufferin Hill Drive area of Vaughan. The bus driver recognized the

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PUTRUS, Mr. Harold George “Handy” Harold passed away peacefully at True Davidson Acres on July 23, 2016, with his loving family in his heart, at the age of 82. Predeceased by his beloved wife of thirty years, Helen, and survived by his step-children Karen (Claude) and David (Jennifer) , Harold was father to three sons from his first marriage: Jim, who with his wife Filomena, gave him his first grandson, Kevin, who, along with wife Sarah, in turn presented his great-grandson, Ethan; Bill (now deceased), whose son (Robert) and daughter made it a trio, and Mark, who was also taken too soon. Brother to Elvira, Sylvia and Gloria. If it is true that a life can be measured by the way it in turn touches the lives of others, then Harold’s was indeed full and fruitful and he will be long remembered for his ready smile, warm handshake and generous spirit. A Memorial Service and reception will be held at the Highland Funeral Home “Scarborough Chapel”, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. (West of Warden) at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations to the True Davidson Volunteer Association would be greatly appreciated. THOMPSON, Evelyn Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Barrie on Friday, July 29, 2016 in her 88th year. Evelyn, dear wife of the late Ben Thompson. Loving mother of Karen (Michael), Kim (John) and Kirk (Tracy). Grandma to Brent, Jordin, Ryan, Kirk, Ben and Jack. Survived by her sister Minnie Ground and brother Mervin Ryce. Friends and family may visit at MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Saturday, August 6 after 12 noon for a service at 1 p.m. In Evelyn’s memory donations may be made to Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. MORRISON, Carl Alec April 30, 1947 - July 27, 2016 Carl Morrison of Richmond Hill Ontario died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Mckenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. He was 69. Carl was preceded in death by his father Harry, his mother Muriel and his sister Donna. Carl is survived by his brother Terry. No services will be held in respect of his wishes.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the Estate of Alan Cook Date of Death June 25, 2016 I, the undersigned, propose to distribute the assets of the Estate of Alan Cook, late of the Town of Richmond Hill in the Regional Municipality of York, Retired Mechanical Engineer, and will be responsible only for claims of which I have notice and which are received by me on or before the 4th day of September, 2016. DATED at Richmond Hill this 4th day of August, 2016.

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Architect built friendships with gingerbread houses BY ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS amartinrobbins@yrmg.com

f you knew Bill Whitney chances are pretty good, at one time or another, you found yourself the target of one of his jokes. And if you were fortunate enough to be counted among his close friends, neighbours or clients, you likely tasted his one-of-a-kind, homemade gingerbread houses. An accomplished architect, Whitney, who died of cancer June 13 at 86, also made his mark through the landmark buildings he designed across Canada and abroad. “He was just a colourful person,” his eldest son, Gordon, said. “He would tease people and we’d get him back, too. But I just found dad great with everybody; very generous and thoughtful.” Whitney was born, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Dec. 1, 1929. As a youngster, his family moved about a dozen times to communities across Canada as a result of his father’s job as a “troubleshooter” for Woolworth’s department store.

When he was 14, they settled in Etobicoke. He enrolled at Etobicoke High School and that’s where he met and began dating Marg MacLean, a Toronto native, who would become his wife of more than six decades. “It was Grade 10 and he went with someone else in Grade 9 so everybody said to me, ‘Well, you’ll only see him for a year,’” Marg recalled with a chuckle. After graduating, Whitney studied architecture at the University of Toronto while MacLean went into nursing. He proposed on her birthday, in 1953, and they wed Sept. 11, 1954. “As he told everybody, we were married for 61 years, but before that we had nine celibate years together,” Marg said. Within a couple of years, their first child, Barbie, was born. Sadly, she died at five and a half months old, but they went on to have four more children: Gordon, Jim, Jean and Nancy. In 1962, they left the city for Woodbridge. “Bill wanted to get out in the country and it was country back then,”

Marg said. They moved into a y-shaped bungalow on Hayhoe Avenue that Whitney designed. It was one of the few houses he worked on, choosing instead to focus on industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. Among his notable projects were the award-winning Garnett A. Williams Community Centre, the former McGuinness Distillery in Etobicoke, the former Weston Produce Plaza on the northwest corner of Martin Grove Road and Hwy.7. He also designed buildings in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ireland and the Caribbean. In the early 1980s, Whitney grew fed up with giving his clients alcohol at Christmas so he decided to create elaborately designed, homemade gingerbread houses for them instead. They featured doors, shutters, chimneys, trees and icicles; he’d even bake little gingerbread men to go on the lawn, Gordon said. Whitney enlisted Marg and their children to help. They made more than 20 gingerbread houses each year for his clients as well as family, friends and

neighbours. “He’d invite the neighbourhood kids in and they’d decorate their own,” Gordon said. The tradition lasted until 2014 and during that time, they made more Bill Whitney of Woodbridge remembered for being than 750 gingerbread houses. generous, thoughtful father and friend. Whitney also loved to cook up large meals for church functions as He was also keenly interested in well as for family and friends at the genealogy and traced his family roots countless backyard barbecues and back several generations to the United pool parties they hosted. He taught cooking classes in the States and Britain. evenings and penned a couple of But chief among his pastimes was cookbooks, copies of which he gave fishing. to his children. He and Marg spent their honeymoon One featured a section called 40 casting lines in Lake of Bays and for Hints from the Old Man, which included this gem: “Never cook in many years, he and a group of friends the nude - splatters can be painful”. trekked up north to Gowganda, just A deeply religious man, Whitney south of Timmins, to fish all weekend often said if he hadn’t become long. an architect, he’d have become a Fittingly, Whitney’s ashes are now minister. Instead, he served as a lay reader at Christ Church Woodbridge. stored in an old metal tackle box. “He was a fine Christian gentleman,” Whitney was also a dedicated family said longtime friend Ken Maynard. man, who loved his children deeply In his retirement, Whitney was a and praised them in his own, special volunteer driver for the Canadian way, Gordon said. Cancer Society shuttling patients “When he was very proud of us kids from Woodbridge down to Princess Margaret Hospital for treatment. he’d often say, ‘You’ve done noble.’”

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