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Thornhill Reds third baseman Jacob Hiller tags out Bolton baserunner Brett Barwick in a cloud of dust. Barwick ran too far up the baseline and scrambles to get back, at Bishop’s Cross Park baseball diamond Saturday afternoon in the first game of the Greater Toronto Baseball League first round, best of three playoff game. See page 22 for more. STAFF PHOTO/STEVE SOMERVILLE

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Duane Booth never imagined when he moved to Vaughan last year that he’d become the trash police in his neighbourhood. But that’s pretty much what has happened. “I’ve had this ongoing personal battle with polluters,” the 56-yearold former Richmond Hill resident

said. “I’m just disgusted with the amount of trash and garbage that people seem to just nonchalantly throw out their (vehicle) window.” Since settling into his new home in the Dufferin Street and Major Mackenzie Drive area, Booth has noticed that people regularly pitch trash on the road, along the sidewalks and into the adjacent ravine.

He began noticing even more debris while walking in the Thomas Cook Avenue and Valley Vista Drive area, where there are tracts of undeveloped land. Strolling around, he spotted mounds of trash, including black plastic garbage bags filled with household waste, large cardboard boxes, piles of asphalt, even an old mattress.

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Witness to high-speed Hwy. 7 Vaughan crash believes it was caused by street racing By Tim Kelly

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York Regional Police said Monday morning the driver and front-seat passenger of Saturday morning’s high-speed Hwy. 7 crash are out of danger. Their condition has been upgraded to non-life threatening after originally being called life-threatening at the time of the single-vehicle accident witnessed by a Woodbridge man. That Woodbridge man, who was a frontseat passenger in a vehicle heading in the opposite direction, said he believes the crash may have been caused by street racing. Matt Bolzicco, 32, was a passenger in a car travelling in the opposite direction and saw a Jaguar go “flying sideways in the air and come smashing down,” at Kipling Avenue just after 4 a.m. He said he spoke to a driver of a vehicle who had been heading westbound, in the same direction as the Jaguar that crashed, and that stopped at the scene. That driver told him, “the Jaguar and a BMW had flown by his vehicle very, very fast just before the crash”.

Bolzicco, who called 911 for help before jumping out of his vehicle, rushed to the destroyed Jaguar and smashed the passenger-side window to try to help the unconscious woman inside. But he said there was little he could do for her. “I tried to prop her straight up and keep her neck straight. I felt for a pulse, but it was very faint,” said Bolzicco, who believes the three people in the car were all from Brampton. Bolzicco said the driver of the smashed car was “in really rough shape,” and was worried about whether he “would pull through”. Bolzicco spoke to a third occupant of the car, a back-seat passenger who had minor injuries but who he said was “in shock”. “I asked her what happened and she didn’t really seem to know,” he said. The seriously hurt man and woman were taken to hospital and their condition at this time is not known. York Regional Police closed Hwy. 7 most of the day at Kipling in both directions to investigate the accident and didn’t reopen it until around 4 p.m. Saturday.

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Thornhill couple fights for allergy safety changes BY SIMONE JOSEPH

Anaphylaxis is the most serious type of allergic reaction. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can vary.

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hen Andrea Mariano died in her first week at Queen’s University last September, her death touched Thornhill residents Peter Deboran and Jyoti Parmar in a very personal

Symptoms can include: • Skin: hives, swelling, itching, warmth, redness, rash

way. “It hit home because we knew that our children would be having the same challenges and possibly the same consequences as her, unless we did something about it,” Deboran said. Andrea Mariano, a university student from Thornhill, ate a smoothie on campus that contained either dairy or peanut products, both of which cause severe allergic reactions. “I cried, because although most parents may once in a while feel sad or fearful that something terrible might happen to their child, I regularly feel this because food is everywhere,” Deboran said.

‘In our children’s case, they could die within 15 minutes if they mistakenly ingest even a microscopic amount of their allergen’ His wife, Jyoti Parmar, also had a strong reaction. “Every parent’s worst fear is losing a child. As parents of children with food allergies, the thought of an anaphylactic reaction is always on our mind.” The family lives on the Markham side of Thornhill and two out of three of their children have serious food allergies. Their eldest child, Sahil, 12, is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts and soy. Their middle child Anika, 10, has no allergies. Jaya, their youngest daughter, 6, is allergic to dairy, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts. Parmar further describes her reaction to the tragic death of the Queen’s student. “It scares me. She [Mariano] was 18. The teen years are a time when you are discovering yourself. You may not highlight (a food allergy) or want to bring attention to yourself,” she said, pointing out that students in first year college or university just want to blend in. In the year since Mariano’s death, the tragedy has served as a kind of catalyst, spurring the couple to take action close to home. The parents have been lobbying the Markham Public Library board to eliminate food in the children’s area of libraries. They have also organized a walk in memory of Andrea Mariano to raise money for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research Program at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. Deboran and Parmar first met

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For Thornhill parents Peter Deboran and wife Jyoti, meal preparation is a delicate balance for their three children Anika, left, 10, Jaya, 6, and Sahil, 12. Jaya and Sahil both suffer from serious but different food allegies, making food choices difficult in the household. with the Mariano family in March to discuss the fundraiser and the couples have met regularly to plan the event ever since. Deboran is a vice principal with the Toronto District School Board and Jyoti Parmar is a dentist with Toronto Public Health. Their children’s food allergies are anaphylactic — which means they are life threatening. “In our children’s case, they could die within 15 minutes if they mistakenly ingest even a microscopic amount of their allergen and we’ll never be able to say goodbye. This is not about personal choices. They did not choose to have allergies,” Deboran said. Back in November of last year, Deboran and Parmar presented an appeal to the Markham Public Library Board to limit food in libraries. One reason why the couple approached the board is because their children were unable to use the library branches because of food allergies. “Lots of people eat,” Deboran said. “I’ve seen parents feeding kids full meals”, he said referring to libraries and community centres. “I’ve seen parents with food everywhere.” The board agreed to launch a pilot project at Cornell library branch to introduce a food-free children’s section from February to May of this year. The community response was positive, with

some people saying the library should have done it sooner, said Patrick Pan, branch manager for the Cornell library. After five months of the pilot project, the children’s area was neater and safer, he said. The board decided to continue the food-free children’s area at that branch. The pilot project will be rolled out to other Markham branches starting in September, Pan said. “The library board’s decision is a crucial first step,” Deboran said in an email.

WALK FOR ANDREA DATE: Sunday, Oct. 2 PLACE: Milne Park in Markham. Funds raised go to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research Program at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. This program was created last year in response to a rise in emergency room visits and the recognition that more children are being diagnosed with life-threatening allergies. For more info: walkforandrea.ca/

During anaphylaxis, a person may have trouble breathing or experience a drop in blood pressure. These symptoms can lead to death if not treated. Kids and Anaphylaxis Children will often describe their symptoms differently than an adult would. For example, a child might say “My tongue is fuzzy”. A very small child may simply become very quiet. As a parent or caregiver, if something seems wrong, check for signs, ask questions and take action at the early signs of a reaction. How Is Anaphylaxis Treated? The 5 Emergency Steps 1. Give epinephrine (e.g. EpiPen® or Allerject®) at the first signs of an allergic reaction. 2. Call 911 and tell operator that someone is having an anaphylactic reaction. 3. You can give a second dose of epinephrine as early as 5 minutes after the first dose if there is no improvement in symptoms. 4. Go to the nearest hospital right away (ideally by ambulance), even if symptoms are mild or have stopped. 5. Call the emergency contact person

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A Markham mother had a necklace stolen from around her neck during a home invasion Aug. 22, while her three children were in the house. At about 10:40 a.m., a male suspect rang the doorbell of the 39-year-old woman’s home. When she answered, the suspect forced his way inside and ripped the necklace from around her neck. The woman was not injured in the incident.

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hildren and parents will soon transition back into another school year along with familiar and new extra-curricular activities. Many children, inspired by watching the Olympic Games, may show a renewed sense of enthusiasm or even embark on a new journey with dreams of becoming just like their favourite Olympian. I can’t imagine any parent would discourage their young child from following his or her dreams, no matter how lofty. However, as any parent of an elite athlete or Olympian will likely tell you, there’s a high price to pay — and not just financial — for this pursuit. It’s a price many say is worth every penny and time spent, but one which both parent and child need to go into with eyes wide open. And how is a parent to know if her child’s goal is realistic? My advice is to take some direction from a coach or teacher who has likely worked with hundreds of other children your child’s age. He or she is likely able to spot exceptionality and identify innate talent. Passion and desire, along with the right training — even when a child does not show great ability at a young age — can over time lead to a very exciting future. Along the road to realizing her dream, your child, parents and any siblings, will need to prepare for what lies ahead. If your child is to perform amongst other elite athletes, he will have to sacrifice a socalled normal childhood of hanging out with friends after school and attending weekend birthday parties, for example, in exchange for gruelling training sessions. Your family may have to forfeit annual vacations and instead travel to competitions. A parent may even have to turn down a job offer in another city so that their child may remain with his or her coach. In addition, siblings may resent the time you’re putting into their brother or sister. So, along the way, I suggest that parents and children re-evaluate — at the end of each sport season, for example — their commitment to the lifestyle required of an elite athlete and his family. When you decide to stand behind your child’s passion and invest your time and

Sara Dimerman money, remember that the investment is somewhat risky and does not guarantee only one outcome. It’s important that parents enter into this commitment with the conviction to never guilt, shame or pressure their child into continuing, despite signs of extreme physical or mental fatigue. Hard physical work does pay off, but there is a great degree of mental stamina required, too, and there’s nothing shameful about realizing that the commitment required as she climbs the ranks, is more than she (or you) can manage or that the activity is no longer pleasurable, but becoming hard work and drudgery. After persisting through each new hurdle, both parent and child need to watch for warning signs of burn-out and know when to bow out gracefully. Also, keep in mind that although the long-term goal may be a gold medal, the journey is equally important. Along the way, you will have shown the kind of encouragement that helps a child feel special and supported. There will likely be a strong bond between you. Your child will have developed character by working as part of a team — both on the playing field and at home. He will have developed a strong work ethic and heightened level of responsibility. She will have learned about the importance of self motivation and resilience. Through it all, try not to have her athletic skills define her. Remember to compliment her when she’s loyal to peers, when she supports her sibling or when she gives you a hand around the house. Then, when or if your child decides that she wants to live a different lifestyle, she will not feel worthless outside of athletics. Thornhill’s Sara Dimerman is a psychologist, author and mom to two daughters. For more advice, connect at www.helpmesara.com

When I received my Powerstream statement for August, it was a surprise to notice that the total was almost double from the previous billing. I decided to contact Powerstream, to request advice as to the total billing, and also to see if, just maybe, there was a problem with their system. Let me advise readers: do not bother to call Powerstream! The lady who I spoke with was very pleasant. Of course, the conversation, from her end, was a very well scripted response. Not one of my questions was answered with anything other than a scripted, predetermined response. What a waste of time. Every remark was just short of sarcasm, as if I was going to be asked why I had even bothered to telephone. Let me repeat that the lady was pleasant, albeit very well trained on how to speak with her caller. So I’d advise readers not to waste your time to ask why the billing is excessive. Instead, may I suggest the following solution to your

water and hydro problems. Have one shower, or bath per week, better to have the whole family do this simultaneously, to save water. If we all do this, everyone at your workplace will be as fragrant as you, no one will notice anything different. Use the toilets once every few days. Collectively, this will conserve water. Don’t forget to send a thank you note to your mayor, as mayors are the chief administrators of Powerstream for your community.

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MacLennan thanks fans in open letter In a heartfelt letter published on the CBC sports website Monday afternoon, King City’s back-to-back Olympic gold medallist Rosie MacLennan thanked Canadians for their support. “Leading the team into the opening ceremony was incredible. There was a moment just before entering the stadium where the entire team sang our national anthem then chanted “Canada” at the top of our lungs,” writes MacLennan, who won the Olympic trampoline gold

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in Rio after triumphing in London in 2012. MacLennan was Canada’s only gold medallist at the London Games and is the only Canadian Summer Olympian to win back-to-back golds in a single event. “I was proud of my journey and to me that’s more important than anything. I also knew that, no matter what happened that day, my family would love and support me. Those two things gave me strength, calm and peace of mind. We are grateful to be from a country that allows us to pursue our passion. We are grateful to represent a beautiful country with good values,” writes MacLennan, who led the Canadian team into the opening ceremony as the country’s flag-bearer. MacLennan, who arrived back at Pearson International Airport at Tuesday morning from Rio, ends her letter with a thank-you to the fans. ”Canada, you watched us and lived this journey with us. Thank you for cheering on Team Canada!” - Tim Kelly

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Back to school means back to stress for some students, experts warn BY KIM ZARZOUR kzarzour@yrmg.com Are students today under more pressure than previous generations? Psychologists at local hospitals say they see a surge of young patients at the end of September and early October. It’s a time when kids realize that they are not able to cope with the challenges of the year ahead — whether they can’t keep up with school work, didn’t make the sports team, or face anxiety around social

issues, says Dr. Jessica Cooperman, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Dr. David Ng, psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville, believes it is tougher these days. “Families are busier and can’t afford to spend as much time with their kids, despite wanting to.” During the high school years, year-end cumulative or summative assignments take their toll; the academic load is compounded by the loss of Grade 13, Ng says. “I don’t think the students are totally prepared. All along they

seem to be able to manage, but suddenly by Grade 12, they can’t.” Ng used to see these students in crisis during their first year in postsecondary school, but now troubles surface at the high school level. “They come into emergency and we ask, ‘Why do you want to kill yourself?’ and they say, ‘I’m dead because there are several projects that are due and there’s no way I can finish in a couple of weeks’.” Often, it’s the first real hurdle youth have faced in life. A summer job is no longer a given and kids may find it difficult

to put effort into things they don’t want to do — fundamentals such as reading, writing math. Parents may not be aware their kids are at their limit. “When they show up in emergency, many parents are blindsided… They’re in complete shock.” There are signs to watch for: • Changes in social and activity levels and an inability to fall asleep • Teens may be grumpy sometimes, but it’s a warning sign if they are consistently irritable • Playing more video games than normal may be a sign they’re trying

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(GTHA) warned in a statement Aug. 19. “The scheme involves selling registered Presto cards for a reduced price via online marketplaces, only for the customer to be left with a Presto card with no balance. Even when the fraudster is able to verify the amount on the balance checker, shortly after the fraudster withdraws the funds and the customer is left with a Presto card with zero balance.” Metrolinx describes Presto as a “state-of-the art” electronic fare payment system available across 11 transit agencies in the GTHA. It uses smart-card technology to store funds in a secure account, replacing the need for tickets,

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|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, August 25, 2016

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tresses, which count toward the three-item garbage limit. Beyond that, there’s not much else the city can do to stop it. Under Vaughan’s littering and dumping bylaw, those caught illegally dumping can face fines ranging from $205 to $5,000. Proving in court that someone violated the bylaw, however, can be a huge challenge, Yeung Racco said. “We’ve had cases where we’ve actually had our bylaw people go through the garbage to find addresses. Some of (our bylaw officers) have actually returned the garbage to them,” she said.

TOUGH TO PROVE “But, in a court of law, unless you actually have a witness or have something to show that this person came and dumped this here, he can always deny it.” Yeung Racco’s advice to residents is to snap photographs of people they see dumping garbage and their vehicles, then report it to the city. The city doesn’t track how much it spends annually on cleaning up illegally dumped garbage, but the veteran councillor said she wouldn’t be surprised if it was more than $100,000. “I think the bigger question is to the residents: Do you want us to raise your taxes in order to get more people to come in to clean up after you or should it be that you guys take ownership and start looking after your community or your own area, and if you see someone, report it?” As for Booth, he finds it ludicrous the city spends so much money to clean up after those who don’t give a hoot and pollute. “It’s ridiculous how much tax money is going into doing this.”

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Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Elgin Barrow Arena, 43 Church Street, South CONTACT: Community Services, 905-8840855 Ext.224, http://www.richmondhill. ca/subpage.asp?pageid=farmers_market, community@richmondhill.ca COST: Free The Richmond Hill Farmers Market brings a variety of vendors providing food, fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts to the community every weekend this summer. In addition to the many food and art vendors, enjoy family-friendly entertainment and activities with new features every week.

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Stay Active - Manage your Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) Pain WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: ProMotion Physiotherapy, 1 Promenade Circle, Level 3, Promenade Mall, Thornhill CONTACT: Registration Required-Space Limited, 416-979-7228 Ext.3381, , COST: Free Learn about:-Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee-Relieving pain and stiffness-Activity and weight management. Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hand class WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE:

Community Calendar ProMotion Physiotherapy, 1 Promenade Circle, Level 3, Promenade Mall CONTACT: Registration Required-Space Limited, 416-979-7228 Ext.3381, COST: Free At the end of this program, participants will be able to use strategies to control pain, protect joints and improve function of the hand.

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Are you afraid of public speaking, need to present at work? Toastmasters are here to help WHEN: 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. WHERE: York Regional Police 171 Major Mackenzie Dr. W. L4C5J1, 171 Major Mackenzie Dr. West, Richmond Hill CONTACT: Tina Gaisin, 416.509.2600, Tina@FillTheRoom. ca COST: Guests are free, there is a cost to join. Inclusive Toastmasters helps people who want to improve their speaking abilities personally and in business. Join us and learn from great mentors on how to be better communicators and better leaders. Chorus York WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. CONTACT: Joan Plume, 905-884-4535, COST: Free Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings, community choir looking for singers, especially altos and basses, who can read

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Moonlight Movies WHEN: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Richvale Community Centre & Pool, 160 Avenue Rd., Richmond Hill CONTACT: Michael Watson, 905-884-0855 Ext.220, http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage. asp?pageid=moonlight_movies, michael. watson@richmondhill.ca COST: Free Pre-movie fun begins at 7 p.m. Peanuts Movie begins at dusk (approximately 8:15 p.m.)For more detail, including rain locations, visit the website. Living Life Codependents Anonymous Meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. WHERE: Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Arts, 120 Newkirk Road, Unit 12, Richmond Hill CONTACT: Troy, 416-837-0031 COST: Free Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and fulfilling relationships. We support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery -- learning to become increasingly honest about our personal histories and our codependent behaviours, relying upon the Twelve Steps and Twelve

Partagez le français – Richmond Hill WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: COVERNOTES TEA & COFFEE HOUSE, 10268 Yonge St. CONTACT: http://bit.ly/partagez_conversation, partagez.york@yahoo. ca COST: Free Group for people (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French language conversation skills into action. Meetings are unstructured and depend on the initiative of the participants. Francophones and stronger speakers are encouraged to share their French language skills with less strong speakers. The group is a place to express and give value to the enthusiasm toward the French language, and a place where neighbours can meet neighbours. Share/celebrate/improve your French, have fun, and meet great new people. Please support the café with your purchases.

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The Richmond Hill Girly Book Club WHEN: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: The Falcon and Firkin, 10300 Yonge St, Richmond Hill CONTACT: Clara, http:// www.meetup.com/The-Richmond-HillGirly-Book-Club/events/228031065/, clarastpierre87@gmail.com COST: $5 per attendance

Hi Ladies, welcome to the very first Rich- 15 mond Hill Girly Book Club Meeting. This is a spin-off of the very popular Toronto GBC chapter (which is a spin-off of the London, UK chapter). The Girly Book Club now operates over 25 chapters across six countries with 25,000 women. We all read the same book at the same time and we’re so excited to have a Richmond Hill chapter. We hope very much you can join us this month. The book will be Gillian Flynn’s GrownUp. Hillcrest Mall is open WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Yonge and Carrville in Richmond Hill. Hillcrest Mall is open Labour Day, Sept 5. This fall, as part of its ongoing $125million renovation, Hillcrest welcomes new retailers Sporting Life, H&M and Aritzia. For details, visit hillcrest.ca

|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, August 25, 2016

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The head of a Newmarket motorcycling club is calling on the Ontario government to crack down on motorcyclists who continue to ratchet up their speeds to previously unheard of levels — now regularly caught doing 200 km/h — on York Region roads. Ken Carleton, first officer of the Southern Cruisers, which has 9,000 members across Ontario, said he believes that motorcyclists caught doing these types of speed should be banned from carrying a licence. “These are absolutely stupid speeds we’re talking about here,” he said. He was reacting to two incidents that police released to the media recently. One was the death of a 39-year-old Richmond Hill man, who crashed into a light standard on Enterprise Boulevard in Markham. Police attributed the crash to excessive speed. It was the third motorcycling death on York Region Roads in the past few months. The second incident involves a man driving 200 km/h on Mulock Drive, just west of Harry Walker Parkway, in Newmarket, before being spotted police and taking off southbound on Hwy. 404. York police said they did not engage the driver as it might have endangered the public. This is not the first time someone has been caught driving at these speeds. In Richmond Hill, a 21-year-old man was

caught doing 117 km/h over the limit and in Markham, police had to use their helicopter to catch a man hitting 200 km/h earlier this summer. Carleton said in almost all cases, the riders performing these sorts of speeds are on bikes that can easily hit 260 km/h. “Men being men, they will want to show off at least once in their lives, so I don’t know the exact answer for it,” he said. “But when kids are caught doing 200-plus and they have their M2 licence, they should lose their licence.” He also suggested Ontario should ban certain types of the more powerful bikes until a rider has several years of experience. There’s a graduated licensing system in Ontario that allows motorcyclists to gain an M1 licence at age 16 after a written test, in which they cannot drive at night or carry a passenger, next is an M2 licence involving a practical test. It allows for a passenger, but not alcohol. Next comes the full M licence. Carleton wants motorists to call 911 when they see motorcycle riders speeding. York police agreed. York Regional Police Const. Andy Pattenden said that while police can’t control whether or not these drivers lose their licences — explaining that’s up for the courts to decide — he noted residents can help to ensure more riders doing excessive speeds get caught. York police statistics show there have been 42 motorcycle incidents just in the past few months, resulting in personal injury.

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For the Thornhill Reds and Bolton Brewers, it will be a case of one game, winner take all. Holding a one game to none lead in their best-of-three first round Greater Toronto Baseball League playoffs series, the Reds squandered an opportunity to punch their ticket into this weekend’s league championship tournament round after suffering a 9-7 road loss Sunday. Playing with a short bench, the Reds dug themselves into a deep hole and trailed 6-0 before battling back to tie the game in the sixth inning. But the Brewers regained the upper hand to win the game and even the series at 1-1. Eric Wakeman took the loss for the Reds. Alex Lojko was the winning pitcher, while Nick Boyd earned the save for Bolton. The deciding game was to be played at Bishop’s Cross Park in Thornhill Wednesday (last night) at 7:30 p.m. The Reds were to start Josh Appel on the mound for that contest. The league’s championship tournament is in Pickering starting Friday.

Steadford golden at Pan Am Wushu championships BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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When Tiauna Steadford was four years old, she went to Vaughan Mills Mall with her mother and watched a Lion Dance team from Sunny Tang Martial Arts Centre perform. Intrigued by the performance and expressing an interest to learn more about it, she recalled someone handed her a flyer for a free trial week of wushu at the Sunny Tang Martial Arts Centre. The Richmond Hill resident took up that offer and hasn’t looked back since. Now 17, Steadford has become fairly proficient in that martial arts discipline. A case in point took place in late July when Steadford competed in the Canadian Wushu Championships at the Pan Am Centre in Markham and was successful in retaining her Canadian championship after capturing three gold medals. She then added an exclamation mark earlier this month on a larger stage at the 11th Pan Am Wushu Championships in Lubbock, Texas. Representing Canada at the competition, Steadford finished first in each of her three

events comprised of hand form, known as Changquan; spear (Qiangshu) and straight sword (Jianshu). Entering her Grade 12 year at St. Robert Catholic High School in Thornhill next month, Steadford was honoured to represent Canada and to perform as well as she did. Steadford credits the long hours she’s logged to hone her craft and quality coaching. “I believe TIAUNA STEADFORD the key to my success is a combination of things that have to go together to create an international competitive athlete,” she said. “Start at an early age, put in many hours and years of training and get a good coach for quality training. “I started early at age four, so I have been training for 13 years. It has taken that many years to develop the skills I have, to compete at an international level.” She credits coaching she’s received from Alan Tang, who also serves as a national and Olympic team coach.

“He always pushes us out of our comfort zone to develop our skills and pushes us past what we think our limits are,” she said. “I think that putting these components together creates good athletes that can do well at any level of competition.” Training three to five days a week, Steadford said it’s also imperative to find a good balance between martial arts, academics and socializing. Steadford said another important ingredient to the success she’s attained is her mental preparation. “I take about 10 minutes before I compete, to get myself ready by blocking everything else out that is going on around me. Sometimes I don’t even hear my teammates cheering.” Gold medals at the Pan Am championships rank near the top of her wushu aspirations, and Steadford hopes she can sustain that momentum next year when she moves up to the senior level. “I will have to work on the choreography and put together my own creative forms. There are more difficult moves that have to be included, so I have a lot of work to do.”

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MALBOEUF, Regina, (nee Dube) Very peacefully at Mackenzie Health Long Term Care on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Regina dear wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Diane (Leigh Milne), and David. Dear grandmother to her six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Survived by sisters Irene, Flo, Dorothy, and Theresa. The family would like to thank the staff at Mackenzie Health Long Term Care and Dr. Krystolovich for their loving and compassionate care. Friends may call at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday, August 25th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral mass on Friday at 1 p.m. in St. Mary Immaculate church (10295 Yonge Street). Internment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

LEWIS, Mary (née Zanutto) February 1, 1923 to August 14, 2016 Mary Lewis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died in her 94th year of complications from an incarcerated hernia. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew in 1969. Loving mother to Andrew (Louros) and Yvonne (Thompson). She will be missed and remembered by her grandchildren Stuart Louros, Stephanie and Victoria Thompson, and great-grandchildren, Paige, Paighton, and Patrick Louros. A 73-year resident of Richmond Hill, Mary was an active member of the Richmond Hill Lions Club. In 1996, she was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship, for dedicated humanitarian services. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care that Mary received from Kristus Darzs Home in recent months. A special thank you to her family physician, Dr. Steven Grossman, and to the ICU staff at Mackenzie Health Centre where she spent her last few days. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Mary’s life will take place at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Memorial donations may be made to Mackenzie Health Foundation.

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MCDOWELL, Kenneth Ross September 4, 1932 - August 9, 2016 Kenneth Ross McDowell, a long-time resident of Richmond Hill, retired high-school teacher and former professional baseball player, died on August 9, 2016 after a lengthy illness in his 84th year. Son of the late Ernest Ellesworth McDowell and Josephine McDowell (nee Mannen) and brother of the late Don McDowell of California, Ken was born in Brantford, Ontario, and after marrying Pat McDowell (nee Carefoot), also of Brantford, the couple moved to Toronto and later Richmond Hill to build their own home and raise their family. Left with tender memories of Ken are his loving wife Pat (they shared 59 years of marriage); three children Greg McDowell (Sandy), Kim Carretta and Shawn McDowell (Deelyn); nine grandchildren: Olivia, Keely, Rory, Meaghan, Taylor, Paisley, Brendon, Kendra and Devin; and two greatgrandchildren: Charles and Erik Gotz. Ken grew up playing baseball and joined the Brantford Red Sox team as a centrefielder and slugger for some seasons, before garnering a try-out with the New York Giants. A serious leg injury ended his baseball career. In his early years, Ken worked with his father who ran the local Electrohome store in downtown Brantford, and later became an electrician and enjoyed a long career as a teacher at various North York Board of Education high schools. Upon retirement, he enjoyed spending summers at his cottage in Southampton on Lake Huron, family get-togethers and singing along with his favourite country-and-western musicians, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. Ken is now happily singing along and playing baseball in his own Field of Dreams. Cremation has taken place and a drop-in Celebration Of Life is planned for Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Heritage Centre in Richmond Hill from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Donations to your charity of choice instead of flowers. Arrangements by Marshall Funeral Home.

Weldon, Carol Ann (Nealon) After 66 years, three of which were spent thriving with cancer, Carol peacefully passed away in her home on August 19th surrounded by those she loved the most. Beloved wife of Charles David Weldon, daughter of Ialeen Murphy and the late Michael Nealon. Cherished mother of Shawn, Lisa (Christopher Mokry), and Meaghan (Daniel) Miller. Expectant and devoted grandmother of Baby Girl Miller. Loving sister of Jim (Diane) of Calgary, Diane (Steve) Perrow of Tillsonburg, Tom (Marilyn) of Calgary, June (Steve) Alliston of Sault Ste. Marie, Kevin (Cheryl) of Calgary, Ken (Kathy) of Whitby, JoAnn (Berni) Butler of Shanty Bay, Mick (Lindsay) of Calgary and Kim Roper of Oshawa. Sister-in-law of Dick (Betty) Weldon of Keewatin and Doug (Louise) Weldon of Cobourg. Lovingly remembered as a caring aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria St. E., Alliston on August 23rd from 7-9 pm & August 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 190 King St. S., Alliston on Thursday August 25th at 11 am, with the Internment to follow on August 26th at St. John’s Cemetery, Newmarket. If desired, donations made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Center or My Sister’s Place would be appreciated. www.thomasfuneralhome.ca 705-435-5101