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Maple mom Najia Aslamzadeh gazes down fondly on little Sanaya, Mackenzie Health’s first New Year’s Baby, born at 1:59 a.m. at the hospital in Richmond Hill. Sanaya is the second child for the Vaughan family, and was not expected to usher in any New Year’s excitement, as she was due several days before Jan. 1.

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Overdue girl is Vaughan’s first New Year’s baby By Adam Martin-Robbins

“So I had no idea (the baby was coming).” The ultrasound revealed her amniotic fluid was low, so Aslamzadeh was sent to the emergency department to see a doctor, she said. The emergency room doctor who examined Aslamzadeh determined her cervix was already five centimetres dilated, so she decided to stay at the hospital and wait for the baby to arrive.

At 1:59 a.m. on Jan. 1, Aslamzadeh gave birth to a baby girl, weighing just more than 8 lbs. She became the first reported Vaughan baby of 2016, but her arrival came nearly two hours after the GTA’s first New Year’s baby was born to a Whitby couple at Markham Stouffville Hospital. That baby, a girl named Avery, See BIG SISTER, page 12.

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Aslamzadeh had gone to the hospital around 2 p.m. for an ultrasound, because she was three days past her estimated due date. “When the nurse saw me, she said, ‘Let the doctor examine you and then the doctor will give you a date when to come so they can tell you when, actually, the baby will be due’,” she explained during an interview at her Maple condominium Tuesday afternoon.

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The man dubbed the “Thornhill Runner” mostly runs solo in the afternoon, wearing earphones. When his hair was long, he was dubbed “Jogging Jesus”. He has been photographed in running garb by a person using the twitter handle #thornhillgirlproblems. One Jan. 9, 2015 post includes a photograph of this running man along with these words: “Spotted: The Thornhill Runner. The most mysterious guy in the bubble.” Another post from the same account shows him running near the synagogue Chabad Flamingo in the Bathurst Street and Hwy. 7 area. Two Facebook pages have been created and dedicated to this mysterious man. So, who is he? He’s Blair Alon, who first started running in 2009 after a trip to Israel, where his mother was born.

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Everywhere he goes he’s called ‘The Thornhill runner’ and when he had long hair, ‘Jogging Jesus’. Blair Alon used to be out of shape and started running around his block every other day. He kept pushing his limits and now runs every day, sometimes 10 km. He’s even become a social media sensation and would like to inspire others to be passionate about what they love to do.

couldn’t keep focused on school, and got kicked out of the program when I didn’t take enough classes. It was stressful, and I had moments where things looked bleak, but I learned a lot about myself during those experiences. I’ve been trading ever since, and I eventually got my degree,” he said. He earned his degree in 2014. He found his initial foray into running exhausting, yet exhilarating.

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There he was, enjoying a dip in a pool during a trip to visit friends and family in Israel. Alon looked around and was alarmed to discover a glaring difference between himself and the people surrounding him. The other people were muscular, in physically good shape, even buff. He was not. So, he began to run to get in shape. Alon, 25, now works from home in Thornhill as an independent trader. “Running is my biggest stress reducer,” he said. “Without it, I don’t think I could be doing what I’m doing.” Perhaps part of the runner’s mystery stems from the fact that he has not actually spent a lot of time in Thornhill. He moved to Thornhill from Toronto while in Grade 7, but he continued to go to school in Toronto, attending high school at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute. Alon then attended York University’s Schulich School of Business where he studied banking/finance. As a university student, he started to trade stocks in a private account. He got an education first-hand in trading stocks, risking money he made parttime. “It was a thrill. So much so that I

“At first, I started around my block every other day. It was exhausting, but it felt amazing to win against the part of my brain that was telling me “no”. It gave me a rush as strong as trading. Gradually I pushed my own limits. Every kilometre was a bigger win. Running every other day became every day, and my block became 5 km, and eventually 10 km. Missing a day is now torture to me,” he said. A fan and former Thornhill resident, Jared Goodman, who knows of the Thornhill Runner legend, was happy to weigh in on what makes him so special, pointing to his unusual running times. “What sets him apart from others is for sure the fact that he is running in broad daylight and in the afternoon, and that’s why he’s become such a noticeable ‘celebrity ’. I hope you’re able to stress the fact that literally ALL the kids know him!!” the high school student said in an e-mail. Gradually, Alon started realizing he was becoming somewhat of a local sensation when people started smiling and waving at him during runs. People began taking pictures of him and his friend saw a picture of him on Twitter. People in the street began stopping him and saying: “You are famous. You are the Thornhill

Name: Blair Alon Age: 25 Running schedule: He runs seven days per week Interests/passions: Space, quantum physics, astrophysics, trading, stocks/currencies/derivatives, rap music, commercial modelling, baseball, drawing and meditation. To contact him go to blairalon.com or e-mail: thornhillrunner@gmail.com

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Runner”. His cousin had to tell him there was a Facebook page devoted to him, as he had never actually visited it, then a second one was created with multiple photos and comments. On a recent Monday, two women started talking to him when he was at a traffic light. They told him when his hair was long, people called him “Jogging Jesus”. These days, he often is stopped or recognized at everyday places such as the T and T grocery store and Starbucks. There are other reasons as to why word has spread about this local runner. He lists commercial modelling among his interests. And the Twitter account creator of #thornhillgirlproblems confirms in a private message that she believes his popularity stems from the fact that he is so good looking. Alon is happy to attempt to explain his local fame and personal love of running: “What started out as a way to relieve stress bloomed into a spark of Internet fame. People started coming up to me asking for pictures. It was a strange thing at first, but I’ve come to appreciate it. It’s made me think of my runs as a form of art and individual expression. It’s a representation of things I pride myself on: dedication, perseverance, willingness to embrace challenges, all with the freedom to share my happiness with the world around me. It’s made me a better, happier person. “I’m interested in leveraging this motivation to inspire other people to do what they love and get passionate about it in the same way.”

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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its establishment in Canada in 2016 and to help mark the occasion, its youth wing aims to collect a million pounds of food for food banks across the country. “The youth association wanted to do something big, something really significant for humanity, so we raised our targets from a quarter of a million pounds last year to one million pounds,” said Ahmed Zakaria, national vice president of the Ahmadiyya Youth Association, during the official launch of the food drive in Vaughan. The youth association has held food drives for several years, collecting 100,000 pounds in 2013 and 250,000 pounds in 2014. The current drive began early in December and the association, which boasts thousands of members countrywide, already collected about 200,000 pounds by the end of the month, said Zahid Chaudhary, national director of humanitarian services for the association. Some food was donated by Ahmadiyya youth, while the remainder was garnered through door-todoor collections in neighbourhoods

The average Vaughan homeowner will see the city’s portion of their property tax bill jump by nearly $40 this year. City council, on Dec. 15, approved its 2016 budget, which includes a 2.9-per-cent tax hike. That works out to a $38 increase for the average homeowner with a house valued at $626,000, according to city finance staff. The increase brings Vaughan’s portion of the tax bill to about $1,366, not including the $56 hospital levy. Factor in that levy, along with the Region of York’s portion, and the education component paid to the province, pegged at $1,145, and the total property tax bill could rise above $5,000 for the average homeowner. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua called it the “best budget” he’s seen during his five years in municipal office.

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Youth spokesperson Ahmed Sahi. across Canada, canvassing in busy downtown areas, as well as donations from large grocery chains. The million pound food drive will take place in three phases, with the goal of collecting 60 per cent of the overall target by the end of the holiday season, 80 per cent by the end of March and 100 per cent by the end of June, Chaudhary said. An event to celebrate the achievement and donate the food is slated for August. The youth association has set up a Twitter account, @MillionLbsFood, to help spread the word. “Online response through Twitter has been amazing,” Chaudhary said. For more, go to millionpoundsfood.ca

‘DELIVERED ON PROMISE’ “We once again delivered on our promise of being below 3 per cent making us one of the lowest tax jurisdictions in the Greater Toronto Area,” he said.

“This budget also reinforces our commitment to fiscal responsibility and service excellence and includes $14 million in savings and more than 700 capital projects that will contribute to the quality of life of everyone here in the community.” Throughout the budget talks, which began in early November, city finance staff had projected that the city needed to boost taxes by 3 per cent. But when the final property assessment growth rate number came in mid-December from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), it was slightly higher than expected — 1.461 per cent rather than .75 per cent. That equates to a revenue injection of $665,000 into city coffers in 2016. A portion of that, $255,000, went toward lowering the tax increase to 2.9 per cent, while the remaining $410,000 is going into a contingency fund. The city’s long-term budget plan includes not only a 2.9 per cent hike for 2016, but also projected increases of 3 per cent in 2017 and 2018 — the maximum allowed under a mandated cap imposed by council for this term

of office. Those increases will, in part, help cover operating costs of $264.9 million in 2016, $273.4 million in 2017 and $284 million in 2018. Among the city’s spending priorities is a major investment in new infrastructure projects – roads, buildings and park equipment, among other things — to the tune of $131.4 million. Another $74.1 million is earmarked for ongoing projects.

BIG PROJECTS At $70 million, the city’s road network accounts for the bulk of new infrastructure spending. Vaughan has also budgeted about $33.8 million for new buildings and $8 million for play structures, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts in local parks. The city plans to spend about $9.6 million over three years – or $3.2 million per year — on tree replacement to address damage wrought by the emerald ash borer and the December 2013 ice storm. “I’m very pleased and very, very happy with the direction that we’ve taken,” said Regional Councillor Gino Rosati, who served as chairman of the budget committee.

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Through the newly revised Celebrate Markham grant process, eight organizations hosting local events in early 2016 received funding. The city recently undertook a grant program review and streamlined the application process. Of the 13 applications received in the first application cycle, eight were awarded funding, four of which are new applicants: • $5,000 – Unionville Theatre Company to stage five theatrical productions of Disney’s Little Mermaid; • $4,000 – Centre for Tamil Heritage and Culture toward the Markham Thai Pongal Vizha Cultural Celebration, a two-day event; • $3,000 – Markham African Caribbean Canadian Association toward community appreciation awards during Black History Month; • $3,000 – Milliken on the Move Older Adults Club toward senior volunteer recognition and hosting several senior sporting events; • $2,500 – Federation of Chinese Canadians of Markham toward the multiday 2016 Lunar New Year’s celebration; • $2,000 – Moksha Canada Foundation toward the annual Indo Canadian Moksha Fest; • $1,000 – AMICI Association for senior activity room improvements at the Angus Glen Community Centre; and • $1,000 – Dorcas Senior Interest Club toward seniors activities.

Markham hikes taxes 2.4 % in 2016 budget By Amanda Persico

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Markham approved its 2016 operating budget mid-December at the final council meeting of the year. The approved 2016 tax rate adds $29.77 a year to the tax bill for the average Markham homeowner (a home valued at $597,000) and an additional $16.59 for the average $333,000 Markham condo owner. Tack on the region’s hike of $64, a residential stormwater fee of $47 and the water and wastewater rate increase of $56 for an additional $195 for the average homeowner. In 2015 the owner of a $597,000 home in Markham paid $1,219 in city taxes, $2,426 to the region and $1,164 in education taxes for a total of $4,810. With the 2016 hikes, the total will exceed $5,000. But compared to other GTA municipalities, Markham says its rate is one of the lowest. Oakville approved a 2.45 per cent tax rate increase, while Vaughan approved a 2.9 per cent increase. Brampton and Mississauga are looking at a 5 per cent tax rate increase. The city started with a tax rate of about 3.63 per cent, but pared it down to 2.44 per cent. “This is a strong budget,” said the city’s budget committee chair and ward Councillor Logan Kanapathi during the Dec. 14 council meeting. “This is a responsible and prudent budget. We couldn’t cut any further.” Part of the modest tax hike can be attributed to the city’s entrepreneurial culture at

the administration level, where collaboration and efficiencies are at the helm, Mayor Frank Scarpitti said. The city says it achieved more than $22 million in savings through its excellence through efficiency and effectiveness program since 2009. “When people see the new Pan Am Centre, people say it’s a beautiful facility. Then they say, ‘Oh, your taxes must be high’,” said Scarpitti. “Then I have the great opportunity to tell the story of this outstanding organization.” The city’s 2.44 per cent includes 0.16 per cent or $220,000 for the city’s ice storm recovery program, which is in its final year. The 2016 capital budget is set at $122.82 million and includes $2.71 million for growth related services — all of which require regular maintenance — including 19 kilometres of new roads, 69 acres of parkland, 2,700 tonnes of waste collection and 865 new street lights. Budget drivers this year include staff increases at the Cornell Fire Station, Pan Am Centre and southeast community centre and library and hiring two new bylaw officers. There’s also new staff for new facilities such as the Markham Sports Park, Milliken Mills library expansion and a new operations works yard – projects which still require council approval. The 2016 operating budget is up from $199.30 million in 2015 to $209.72 million and about 59 per cent of the city’s total operating budget is spent on salaries and benefits.

By the numbers: Here is a breakdown of city’s capital budget: • $12.55 million – 70 acres of new park design and construction split between 20 different park projects; • $12.35 million – Hwy. 404 ramp extension, north of Hwy. 7; • $9.55 million – Verclair Gate bridge over Rouge River; • $8.63 million – Miller Avenue extension from Woodbine Avenue to Rodick Road, plus $1.86 million for extension between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road; • $7.82 million – improvements to community centres and libraries and fire stations; • $6.62 million – watermain and sanitary sewer construction; • $6.58 million – west Thornhill flood control program; • $5.54 million – roads rehabilitation; • $4.13 million – Emerald Ash Borer program, the fourth year in a five-year program; • $4 million – investment in Markham District Energy Inc.; • $3.24 million – multi-use pathway construction; • $2.14 million – library collections; • $1.57 million – fire and emergency services; • $930,000 – Hwy. 404 bridge, north of Hwy. 7. Cost is $38.44 million split between Markham, Richmond Hill and York Region. Markham’s total portion is $12.5 million; • $520,000 – sports field maintenance and court resurfacing; • $410,000 – traffic signals and traffic improvements; • $190,000 – waste management initiatives, including textile recycling; • $120,000 – trees for tomorrow program.

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The second annual Skate 4 Marco event in support of SickKids hospital takes place Saturday, Jan. 9 at The Sports Village, 2600 Rutherford Rd., in Vaughan from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Approximately, 200 families are expected to take part in the event. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy family fun on and off the ice including door prizes, face painting, treats, a raffle and a silent auction. The event is held in honour of Marco Leggieri, who in 2008 lost his battle to Rhabdomyosarcoma, the most common soft tissue cancer in children. In the wake of his death, the Leggieri family started the Marco’s Way Tribute Fund and has hosted several events to raise money for Rhabdomyosarcoma research at the Hospital for Sick Children. To date, family and friends have raised more than $300,000. For more information, visit: http://www.marcosway.com/ - Adam Martin-Robbins

Theft, assault charges result from Vaughan bakery incident By Jeremy Grimaldi

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A bakery owner says he’s happy that everyone was left in one piece after a man entered his shop and threatened him with a long kitchen knife. Carlo Galea, the owner of Woodbridge Italian Bakery, at 630 Aberdeen Ave., near Hwy. 7 and Pine Valley Drive in Vaughan, said a man entered the neighbourhood bakery three times over the holidays, ending with a bizarre encounter on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 30. In the first instance, about a week earlier, Galea said the man entered the shop and purchased some goods in the usual fashion. Days later he said he re-entered asking for wine and when he was told the shop doesn’t sell wine, he purchased some bread and a drink before leaving again. On Dec. 30, the man returned in the evening when the bakery was full of people. After bringing a number of items to the counter he handed Galea his identification and asked if he could return to pay another time. “He kept asking me to trust him

BRIEFS and I kept telling him ‘I don’t know you’,” he said. “I told him if he was a good customer it would be no problem, but that we had not met.” When Galea’s son-in-law threatened to call the police after the man opened one of the store’s beverages and began drinking it, the man grew enraged. “He got mad and pulled out a knife,” Galea added, explaining how he tried to calm the man down. After being spoken to softly, the man paid Galea a compliment, saying he reminded him of his father and he put the knife away. Once the man had been led outside, officers began to arrive after customers who had fled the store called 911. Witali Miloslawski, 31, of no fixed address, has been charged with assaulting a police officer, theft and carrying a concealed weapon

among other charges. He was to appear in court Dec. 31. Investigators with this case are keen to speak with witnesses who have not yet spoken to police, and ask those who witnessed the events to call 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7441.

Truck driver charged in fatal crash near Ottawa A Richmond Hill man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash near Ottawa. The crash took place at about 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30 on Hwy. 7, in the Town of Carleton Place, according to Lanark County OPP. Elizabeth Harris, 29, of Smith Falls, was driving her Chrysler northbound on Hwy. 15 when her vehicle was stuck by a tractor trailer. She died at the scene. Gordon Sarles, 64, has been charged with failing to stop for a red light. - Jeremy Grimaldi

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e all know our local library is a lot more than books these days. In fact, as many fans — aka “users” or “patrons” — will tell you, the community library branch is first and foremost a place to be connected. By that I mean to Internet and, thus, every government service in your town or city, region, province and country. If you’ve tried to book a timeslot for your teen’s driving test, obtain a birth certificate or SIN document, apply for a job or even register your child for swim lessons, you know all these vital government access points are now online. Because everybody is online, right? But does everyone have access to the Internet? No. A recent article on libraries offering Wi-Fi caught my interest recently. Apparently, the New York City Public Library has started offering portable Wi-Fi hotspots to patrons, after a library manager noticed a crowd of people hanging around a closed branch making use of Wi-Fi bleeding from the building. Instead of thinking that the people were “stealing” from the library, this smart manager decided to do some research on this underserved clientele. He found that in The Big Apple, 27 per cent of residents did not have broadband Internet access at home. Thus, along with books and videos, patrons at 11 library branches in New York can now check out an Internet device for up to one year. Closer to home, Kitchener library has a pilot project with 20 devices available, and Toronto Public Libraries, under librarian Vickery Bowles, is apparently budgeting for a similar Wi-Fi lending project in 2016 and asking for private donors to help finance the idea. Bowles is a Richmond Hill native and, according to the Toronto Star article about library hotspots, feels that Internet access is one of the essential services a library offers its citizens. She points to the fact that

Marney Beck residents without Internet access are “really at a disadvantage when it comes to employment, looking for a job or access to government services and education”. We all know this is too true. Our reporters work weekends when our actual offices are closed, and many find it a challenge to file their stories and photos. They resort to sitting in a coffee shop or — yes — heading to the nearest library branch to send their work to editors. When a friend was looking for work and moving at the same time, she would walk to the nearest coffee outlet or employment centre for free Wi-Fi to search for jobs and send in resumes. Just last month, my own husband wanted to buy a Presto transit fare card and, despite wanting to do it the old-fashioned way at a counter with the help of a human being (to get a seniors discount), he was forced to apply online. Your local library branch, no doubt, has free Internet access and there’s also no doubt it’s popular with patrons. You don’t always have to be a “patron”. Newmarket library, for example, has three computers for use by visitors who don’t have a library card, and many more workstations and even laptops for use or to borrow to work online. Markham library branches offer free Internet with no time limits and you don’t even need a password. In Vaughan, each branch has workstations providing free Internet access and, at some branches, you can even reserve a computer. Looks like lending out Wi-Fi along with books is another idea whose time has come.

Re: Golf club’s plans rile Thornhill churchgoers, Dec. 17. Thanks for this article on the Holy Trinity Cemetery in Thornhill. We have a family plot, right beside the fence. There are currently four generations buried there. It seems quite sad that, suddenly, the peace and serenity that have always been part of this cemetery will be gone. Vaughan’s decision not to get involved is very unfortunate. You would think there could have been a compromise worked out long before the construction began. This is not just a cemetery with historical value. It is still very active. You always think a national or even a provincial government will have difficulty relating to or dealing with local issues. However, a local council should have some empathy with a local issue such as this. Holy Trinity Church has been in Thornhill for 180 years. Non action by Vaughan council is the same as voting in favour of the swimming pool. Looking the other way should not have been an option.

Bob Priestman Thornhill

Growth, Greenbelt on ratepayer agenda Re: Region works toward growth blueprint in 2016, Dec. 24. I was pleased to read Lisa Queen’s article. I think that by writing and discussing options for regional growth, we will have a better plan in the short and the long run. The province will make decisions shortly about expanding the size of the Greenbelt, which I supported in 2005 as the Thornhill MPP — and still support today. To help this very impor-

tant process, the Brownridge Ratepayers Association is organizing a meeting Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Dufferin Clark Community Centre in Thornhill. Everyone is welcome and the Friends of the Greenbelt will make a presentation and answer questions. Please, notify readers so that, together, we can discuss the issues and send our message to the province.

Mario G. Racco President, Brownridge Ratepayers Association Thornhill

Stirring anger is ‘divide-and-rule’ tactic Re: What about help for Canadians, letter by K. Sedgwick, Dec. 24; and Season of giving can involve modest, priceless gifts, column by Marney Beck, Dec. 17. K. Sedgwick resents aid for Syrian refugees and reveals intense personal frustration at unemployment rates, long queues for public housing, etc. Presumably, Sedgwick knows poverty and anxiously seeks relief. Anger at humanitarian assistance for desperate people fleeing a brutal war is, however, misplaced.

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Joblessness and inadequate social safety nets result from corporate decisions to hoard capital, instead of investing and creating jobs, and from government choices to cut necessary social spending in order to give tax breaks and subsidies to big business. Getting poor people at home angry at poor people abroad is a familiar “divideand-rule” tactic. Like wedge issues based on gender, ethnicity and religion, it merely deflects legitimate demands for social justice by encouraging members of the “99 per cent” to get angry at each other, instead of at the real culprits. Perhaps in the new year, we can let thoughtful analysis rather than blind prejudice identify the real causes of misery and replace bigotry with solidarity.

Howard A. Doughty Richmond

Changes have been made and reviews of procedures are ongoing after a Queen’s University student from Thornhill died from an anaphylaxis reaction in September. Andrea Mariano was a firstyear student in the faculty of arts and science. The 18-yearold St. Elizabeth Catholic High graduate died at Kingston General Hospital Sept. 18. Articles written about the tragedy noted that Mariano had consumed a smoothie from a juice outlet on campus. She was severely allergic to peanuts and dairy. After her death, Queen’s principal Daniel Woolf announced a full review of university practices. “This review of practices and procedures on campus will ensure continuous improvement to services for students with severe allergies,” Ann Tierney, vice-provost and dean of student affairs told media via email. All incoming students living in residence should be made aware of the protocols in place and would be encouraged to disclose any food-

Andrea Mariano related allergies they have to residences and hospitality services, so accommodations can be made. Queen’s already has some accommodations in place. Dining halls on campus, for example, use ingredient cards at food stations to let students with severe allergies check whether their meal complies with their dietary restrictions. The reviews include consultations with students, parents, medical experts, food service providers and Food Allergy Canada. One open meeting was held in November and another is set for Jan. 26. A committee is chaired by

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Tierney and includes students, faculty and staff. Tierney said she wants to hear from students and the community on how the university can respond to the needs of students with severe allergies and work to assist them in managing their allergy-related health concerns. The committee will focus on three areas: training and emergency response; residence and campus-wide food service policies and practices; and “communication, education, awareness programming, health management and outreach,” on campus. Members will also study the practices of other postsecondary institutions. The task force hopes to complete its report by the spring. Findings will be presented to Principal Woolf. “The health and wellness of students is our primary concern, and we want to continue to improve services for students and hear from those directly affected by severe allergies, as well as from experts in the field,” Tierney — Simone Joseph said.

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York Region is planning for the future and wants your feedback The Regional Municipality of York continues to plan for future water and wastewater servicing and is looking for your input. York Region is expected to grow to 1.79 million people and 900,000 jobs by 2041. To accommodate this growth and be at the forefront of best practices, York Region is reviewing and updating its Water and Wastewater Master Plan. The Water and Wastewater Master Plan ensures water and wastewater systems meet current and future demands and are able to provide safe, cost-efficient and reliable services to the Region’s communities.

Your community, your say. Since the second round of the public open houses held in June 2015, the Region has completed the evaluation of water and wastewater servicing strategies and alternatives. Study findings, staff analysis and community input have helped us to determine a preliminary recommended water and wastewater servicing solution. These results will be presented to the public for feedback at the third and final round of open houses in January: Municipality

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Open house format: Self-guided review of material with staff available to answer questions. For more information, please contact 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75513 or watermasterplan@york.ca. Please let us know if you need any accommodation due to a disability to participate fully in an open house. Comments and feedback can also be given through york.ca/wwmp and social media using #YRYourSay. The Water and Wastewater Master Plan update follows requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment master planning process. Completion of this update is expected in 2016. Input regarding this plan is being collected in accordance with applicable legislation. Personal information you submit will become part of the public record available to the public, unless you request this information remain confidential. For additional information, please visit york.ca/wwmp

Holiday RIDE nets 168 impaired driving charges York Regional Police arrested 168 drivers for drinking and drug-related driving offences and issued 77 threeday licence suspensions during the Festive Season Enhanced RIDE. The campaign launched Nov. 17 along with the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Project Red Ribbon campaign. The arrests and licence suspensions stemmed from RIDE spot checks, calls from concerned citizens and regular police patrols. York Regional Police continues to urge citizens to participate in the #ImTHATPerson campaign, which encourages citizens to speak out against impaired driving. Residents also continue to participate in the Safe Roads ... Your Call campaign, which encourages citizens to call 9-1-1 if they believe a driver is impaired.

Markham hairdresser faces sex assault charges A Markham hairdresser faces sexual assault charges after two women reported being touched inappropriately while having their hair styled. The first victim, a 24-yearold woman, called York Regional Police on Dec. 11 after visiting One + One hair salon on Kennedy Road in Markham. During her hair treatments, a man inten-

tionally touched the victim’s breasts, York police said. After the victim’s hair was finished, she left the salon and called police. On Dec. 22, a 44-yearold woman was having her hair styled at One + One hair salon. During her hair treatments, a man intentionally touched the victim’s breasts. After the victim’s hair was finished, she left the salon and called police.

Hairdresser Pin Chen York investigators believe there may be more victims who have not come forward and are urging anyone with information to call police. On Dec. 30 York police arrested Markham resident Pin Chen, 31, at the hair salon without incident. He has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. He was held in custody and was to appear in a Newmarket court Dec. 31, for a bail hearing.

Cold weather ushers in warm-up car thefts Three high-end vehicles have been taken during the first warm-up thefts of 2016. A Ford F-150 and two Mercedes Benz were stolen Monday morning from Michelle Drive and Dolce Crescent in Vaughan between 7:54 and 8:30 a.m., according to police. “This is a completely preventable crime,” said York Regional Police Const. Andy Pattenden. “The simple message is don’t leave your car unattended and running. We have these at homes and gas stations almost every single cold morning.” Pattenden said criminals are so sophisticated at this point they get orders for certain types of cars from overseas, scope out neighbourhoods to find them and then wait for a cold morning. “Sure enough, people are starting them and heading back inside for their coffee or whatever it is,” he added. Once thieves have taken the cars, they can be in crates and overseas within days. Last year in York Region alone, there were 21 warm-up thefts. Police have conducted canvasses in neighbourhoods where they approach homes where there are warming up cars in driveways to advise residents to stop the practice. - Jeremy Grimaldi

Kindergarten Registration Unique, creative, curious and capable – eager to learn and make friends. The best you have to send us – your child – deserves a quality program to support the early years and meet the needs of all our children. In York Region, that means attending a York Region District School Board kindergarten program. Kindergarten registration begins January 15th, 2016. Children born in 2012 are eligible for junior kindergarten this September. Children born in 2011, and currently not attending public school, are eligible for senior kindergarten. Documents required for kindergarten registration include: • Proof of child’s age (Birth Certificate/Passport) • Proof of residency Where space is limited, children may be required to attend a school outside their neighbourhood. Please call your local public school for full details about required documents and kindergarten orientation sessions. Visit our web site for a full listing of our elementary schools and kindergarten registration information at: www.yrdsb.ca

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Suspect sought after Vaughan gas bar robbery Investigators with the York Regional Police hold-up unit are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect following a gas station robbery in Vaughan. On Sunday, Jan. 3, shortly before 5:30 a.m., officers attended a gas station at 1000 Rowntree Dairy Rd., in the area of Hwy. 7 and Marycroft Avenue, following reports of a robbery. A lone male suspect entered the gas station and demanded cash from the employees. The suspect indicated he had a gun in his pocket, but none was seen. The employees complied with the demand and the suspect fled the area on foot. The employees were not physically injured, according to police. Responding officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the man.

The suspect is described as male, black, wearing a black T-shirt with black pants, and a black-and-blue scarf across the top of his head. A second black scarf covered his face. The investigation is ongoing. Investigators from the hold-up unit remind business owners of the importance of maintaining and updating video surveillance equipment. Quality images help to identify suspects, can aid in arrests and have a great impact during court proceedings. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York hold-up unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6631, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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Thornhillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bayview Glen Church offers a wide variety of programs in the new year, including ESL programs, a parenting workshop, a Bible course and a course to improve your marriage. Parenting Young Children is a workshop designed for parents with children, from newborns up to age 8. The weekend workshop will cover: discipline, setting boundaries, learning to say no and really mean no, loving your child and an introduction to Christian faith. The dates and times are Friday, Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Bible is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best seller of all time, but many struggle to understand it with varying degrees. In Understanding the Bible, learn how to unlock some of its complexities with literary tools and understand how each book fits into the whole canon. This is meant to teach about the Bible from a literary perspective. Course runs Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 on alternate Tuesdays evenings. The seasons of marriage course is coming up in February. As seasons come and go, marriages either

become better or bitter. Wherever you are in your marriage, this weekend session will equip you with tools to identify where you are in your season of marriage and offer you a chance to rekindle the romance. It runs Friday, Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Throughout the year, Bayview Glen Church also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Join this class every Monday and Thursday, which runs until June 2016 from 10 a.m. to noon. A charge of $25 for materials is required. English as a Second Language at Bayview Glen is a Bible-based English language program which uses the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Classes range in levels from beginner to high advanced; open to anyone who wants to improve their English. All courses are free of charge and are open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The church is located at 300 Steeles Ave. E., in Thornhill Markham. Go to bayviewglen.org for more information on Bayview Glen programs or call 905-881-5252. - Simone Joseph

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The Regional Municipality of York NOTICE OF FILING OF ADDENDUM MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY WEST VAUGHAN SEWAGE SERVICING CITY OF VAUGHAN The Regional Municipality of York (York Region) completed a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study in 2013 to identify and evaluate practical sewage servicing alternatives for the West Vaughan area. The Class EA Study was conducted under Schedule ‘C’ of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (October, 2000, as amended) approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. The Environmental Study Report (ESR), completed as part of the Class EA, identified a 14-kilometre sewer route from the Kleinburg Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) to the Humber Sewage Pumping Station as the preferred solution for future sewage servicing in West Vaughan. During the design phase, it was determined that a significant number of shafts could be reduced by using a different tunnelling methodology for the northern section of the sewer route. The alignment from Highway 7 to the Humber Sewage Pumping Station has been revised to avoid potential issues with respect to existing and future bridge crossings. The alignment was originally planned to travel along Legion Road and is now proposed to follow a City of Vaughan right-of-way, just west of Wallace Street. The proposed modifications will reduce potential disruptions to the community and minimize potential impacts to the natural environment. This review is complete and an Addendum has been added to the ESR, which includes details of modified alignment and shaft locations, as well as the amended construction schedule. Only the Addendum is open for review and subject to any comments; York Region intends to proceed with the design and construction as presented. This Notice places the Addendum on the public record. The Addendum is available for public review for 30 calendar days from January 14, 2016 to February 12, 2016 at the following locations during regular business hours of each location:

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Clerk’s Department 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, ON Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telephone: 905-832-2281

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Interested persons may provide written comments to the York Region representative listed below within this review period. Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request.

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If concerns regarding the revisions to the ESR, as set out in the Addendum, cannot be resolved through discussions with York Region, a person may request the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change issue a Part II Order requesting this project comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act. A Part II Order Request must be received by the Minister at the address below no later than February 12, 2016.

Honourable Glen Murray Minister of the Environment and Climate Change 77 Wellesley Street West, 11th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto, ON M7A 2T5 A copy of any Part II Order Request must also be sent to:

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compared to 17 or 18 hours of labour with Rihanna. Aslamzadeh chalks it up to the fact that this time around she decided against having an epidural, where painkilling drugs are injected into the small of the back. Although the Maple couple knew ahead of time they were having a baby girl, Aslamzadeh said it took them a few days to finally settle on a name.

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Communities can celebrate local businesses Owning a business is the goal of many would-be entrepreneurs. Being your own boss has certain perks, including making your own hours and not having to report to anyone but yourself. But owning a business is a lot of work, especially for new business owners trying to get their businesses off the ground. According to Bloomberg, eight out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within 18 months of opening their doors. Local businesses face an uphill battle to survive, but there are many things residents can do to support these valuable additions to their communities. • Shop locally. Shopping locally not only supports local businesses, but it also contributes to the local economy.

Shopping locally keeps money in the community, which can benefit everyone. Shopping locally produces a trickle-down effect, as local businesses that are thriving may patronize other local businesses, and so on. This, in turn, helps grow other businesses in the community, making it a nicer place to live and work. • Spread the word. Word-of-mouth advertising is effective. A respected member of the community who shares a good experience with a local business may propel others to patronize the business. Speak up when you feel a business owner has provided an exceptional level of service. Recommend a company to friends and neighbours. You also may want to

review a business via online rating websites. • Attend grand openings. Each community is unique, and often the vibe of a community is defined by the businesses that call that community home. Attend grand openings to show you are invested in the quality and vitality of your community. When others see a business doing well, they may be more inclined to shop there as well. • Apply for work. Another way to support a local business is to work for one. Small local businesses employ millions of people across the country, and many foster great working environments. In addition, small businesses are known for their customer

service, and employees often become experts in their products and services because of the hands-on experience they gain while working for small businesses.

|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, January 7, 2016

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS - VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE NOMINEES!

Supporting and celebrating local businesses can instil a sense of community pride and benefit the local economy in a myriad of ways.

— MS

VOTE NOW & WIN!

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The Thornhill Liberal is on the lookout for the top businesses in our community, and once again, we need your help in finding them. Cast your vote from our list of nominees! From restaurants to travel agencies, pet grooming to private schools, grocery stores to landscaping companies, and everything in between, this is your opportunity to let Thornhill’s diverse business community - as well as every household - know which local retailers and service providers are leading the way. Our annual roster of winners will be showcased in a special edition of the newspaper in March 2016. ONE LUCKY VOTER WILL RECEIVE A $250 SHOPPING SPREE AT ANY ONE OF THE WINNING BUSINESSES IN THORNHILL! Fill out this ballot by choosing one business per category and mailing or delivering it to us (address below) no later than February 5, 2016, or vote Readers’ Choice icon on the right-hand side. No photocopies will be accepted.

Best shopping

Best BUsiness seRViCes

Appliance Store ❑ Home Depot ❑ Lowes ❑ Sears

Department Store ❑ Hudson’s Bay Company ❑ Sears ❑ Walmart

Hobby/Collectables Store ❑ Collectors Dreams ❑ Hobby & Collectable Emp Inc ❑ Michael’s

Paint & Wallpaper Store ❑ Colour Sense ❑ Sherwin-Williams Paint Store ❑ Total Home Decor Inc

Bank/Trust Company ❑ BMO Bank of Montreal ❑ RBC Royal Bank ❑ TD Canada Trust

Bakery Shop ❑ Amadeus Patisserie ❑ Bagel Nash ❑ Judy’s Fine Food & Bakery ❑ Vegan Danish Bakery

Drug Store ❑ Baygreen Pharmacy ❑ IDA Pharmacy ❑ Pharma Plus ❑ Shoppers Drug Mart ❑ Walmart

Home Decorating/Accessories Store ❑ Bouclair Home ❑ Home Sense ❑ Winners

Party Supply Store ❑ Dollarama ❑ Party Supply Depot ❑ Walmart

Banquet Facility ❑ La Vedette Restaurant & Banquet Hall ❑ Pickle Barrel ❑ The Avenue Banquet Hall

Home Improvement/ Hardware Store ❑ Amazon Home Improvements ❑ Home Depot ❑ New Classic

Pet Store ❑ Global Pet Foods ❑ Lobos Pet Palace ❑ PetSmart

Brew Your Own Wine/Beer ❑ Simcha Wine Corporation ❑ Thornhill Winery ❑ Vino Winemaker

Jewelry Store ❑ Moshe Fine Jewellery & Diamond Merchants ❑ Pandora ❑ Princess Fine Jewellery

Picture Framing Store ❑ Frames By Leon ❑ Pro Hanging ❑ The Galleria Art Frame

Car Rental ❑ Discount Car & Truck Rentals ❑ Enterprise Rent-A-Car ❑ Hertz Rent A Car

Shoe Store Adults ❑ Browns ❑ Capezio Shoes ❑ Payless ShoeSource ❑ Shoe Warehouse ❑ SoftMoc ❑ The Shoe Company ❑ Town Shoes

Catering Company ❑ Leslie’s Party Sandwiches ❑ Longo’s ❑ Minoo

Shoe Store Children ❑ Browns ❑ Carter’s Oshkosh ❑ The Shoe Company

Computer Repair ❑ K-V Laptops ❑ Poweron Computer Systems ❑ Staples

Sporting Goods Store ❑ Just Hockey Source For Sports ❑ Play It Again Sports ❑ Sport Chek

Courier Service ❑ Canada Post ❑ Personal Courier & Mail Service ❑ UPS

Toy Store ❑ Mastermind ❑ Once Upon A Child ❑ Toys R Us

Dance Studio ❑ Allegro Dance School ❑ Soul2Sole Dance Company ❑ Vibe Dance & Fitness Studio Inc

Vacuum Store ❑ Amati Home System Ltd ❑ True Vacuum ❑ Vac Works

Day Camp ❑ Chabad Lubavitch Day Camp ❑ Elite Camps ❑ Thornhill Park Tennis Club

Window & Door Company ❑ Canadian Choice Windows ❑ Decora Windows ❑ Omega Windows and Doors ❑ Window Coverings Store ❑ Absolute Window Coverings Inc. ❑ Art Venetian Blinds ❑ Myshades Inc

Daycare Centre ❑ ACE Thornhill Daycare ❑ Seedlings Child Care Centres ❑ Thornhill Woods Daycare

Bath Store ❑ Amati Canada ❑ Bath & Body Works ❑ Bed Bath & Beyond Bedding Store ❑ Bed Bath & Beyond ❑ Hudson’s Bay Company ❑ Winners Bicycle Shop ❑ Bike Depot Inc ❑ Canadian Tire ❑ Walmart Book Store ❑ Batner Book Store ❑ Chapters ❑ Indigo Bridal Shop ❑ Alfred Angelo Inc ❑ Bridal Fashion Fraire ❑ Vivi Bridal Gowns & Photography Bulk Food Store ❑ Walmart ❑ Bulk Barn ❑ Food Basics Butcher Shop ❑ Nortown ❑ Sobey’s ❑ Stuart Carrol Camera Store/Photography Equipment ❑ Henry’s ❑ Sun Camera Svc Ltd Camping Equipment Store ❑ Canadian Tire ❑ Le Baron ❑ Sail Carpet/Flooring Retailer ❑ Consumers Carpet ❑ Factory Flooring ❑ Floors Direct North Cell Phone Centre ❑ Best Buy ❑ Rogers ❑ Virgin Mobile

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Educational Supplies ❑ Kidder Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ❑ Staples ❑ Walmart Electronic Store ❑ Best Buy ❑ Kidder Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ❑ Visions Electronic Fabric Store ❑ Fabric Land ❑ Masters Fabrics ❑ Sew Sisters Quilt Shop Fireplace Store ❑ AM Group Heating & Cooling Ltd ❑ MacKenzie Fireplaces ❑ Marble Grand Stone Fireplace Mantels Florist Shop ❑ Atkinson Florist ❑ Orchid Florist ❑ Wisteria Floral Design Furniture Store ❑ Ethan Allen ❑ Sapapa ❑ The Gallery Furniture Gardening/Outdoor Store ❑ Canadian Tire ❑ Home Depot ❑ Superstore Gift Shop ❑ Israel’s the Judaica Centre ❑ Shaynee’s Gift Selections ❑ Things Engraved Glass and Mirror Store ❑ BJ Glass Mirror Service ❑ C & G Glass & Mirror Ltd. ❑ Verrage Glass And Mirror Inc Golf Store ❑ Doncaster Golf ❑ Golf Town ❑ Play it Again Sports

Children’s Clothing Store ❑ Gap ❑ KidsTreat ❑ Roots

Grocery Store ❑ Food Basics ❑ Loblaws ❑ Longo’s ❑ No Frills ❑ Sobey’s

Chocolate/Candy Store ❑ Purdy’s Chocolatier ❑ Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ❑ Walmart

Health & Beauty Products ❑ Bath & Body Works ❑ Shoppers Drug Mart ❑ Walmart

Craft Shop ❑ DeSerres ❑ Michael’s ❑ Stickers & More Warehouse Store

Health Food Store ❑ Ambrosia ❑ Natural Life Health Market

Kitchen Supplies Store ❑ Cayne’s Super Houseware ❑ Kitchen Stuff Plus ❑ Walmart Ladies Clothing Store ❑ Anna Bella Ladies Fashions ❑ Honey ❑ Laura, Laura Petites, Laura Plus Lighting Centre ❑ Art Of Light Industries Inc ❑ InHome Lighting and Furnishings ❑ Orion Interiors Inc Lingerie Store ❑ Change Of Scandinavia ❑ Evelina Fine Lingere ❑ La Vie en Rose & La Vie en Rose Aqua Local Strip Plaza/ Mall ❑ Promenade ❑ Smart Centres ❑ Thornhill Square Shopping Centre Marine Store ❑ Big Al’s Aquarium ❑ Grand Marine International ❑ See U Marine Mattress Store ❑ Dream Star Bedding Ltd ❑ Restmaster Mattress ❑ Sleep Country Men’s Formal Wear Store ❑ Moores Clothing For Men ❑ N&S Clothiers ❑ Tip Top Tailors Music and Instruments Store ❑ Guitar Shack ❑ HMV ❑ Yamaha Music Gallery Office Supply Store ❑ Coopers Office Furniture ❑ Ethan Allen ❑ Staples Optical Store ❑ Kara Optical ❑ Lens Crafters ❑ Thornhill Optometric Centre Organic Food Store/ Health Food Store ❑ Ambrosia ❑ Health Garden ❑ Natural Life Health Market

Women’s Accessories Store ❑ Dynamite ❑ Fashionwear ❑H&M Best BUsiness seRViCes Accountant ❑ Henry Icyk ❑ Martin Togman Accounting Firm ❑ MNP Ltd. ❑ Rosenberg Smith & Partners ❑ Williams and Partners Animal Hospital/Veterinarian ❑ Green Lane Animal Hospital ❑ Summeridge Animal Clinic ❑ Thornhill Veterinary Clinic

Cleaning Company ❑ Carpet Cleaning Thornhill ❑ Golden Maids ❑ Royal Interior Carpet & Rug Cleaning

Driving School ❑ All Star Driving School Thornhill ❑ Pro Star Driving School ❑ Young Drivers - Toronto Driving School ❑ Thornhill Dry Cleaners ❑ Bethel Cleaners ❑ Cadet Cleaners ❑ Superior Dry Cleaners Employment Agency ❑ Great Connections Employment Services Inc ❑ Ready To Work Employment Services ❑ Thornhill Employment Hub Fitness Centre ❑ Curves ❑ Good Life ❑ Womens Fitness Clubs of Canada Funeral Home ❑ Jerrett Funeral Homes ❑ Marshall Funeral Home Inc ❑ Steeles Memorial Chapel

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BEST DINING

Newspaper ❑ National Post ❑ Snap’d ❑ Thornhill Liberal

Travel Agency ❑ Flight Centre Promenade ❑ Lakewood Travel & Cruise ❑ YYZ Travel Group

Indian Restaurant ❑ Bombay Bhel Thornhill ❑ The Host Fine Indian Cuisine ❑ The Indian Kitchen

Gymnastics Club ❑ Kalev Rhythmic Gymnastics ❑ Ritmika Rhythmic Gymnastics Club ❑ York Stars Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Office Cleaners ❑ Ideal Maid Commercial Office Cleaning ❑ Marathon Cleaning Corp. ❑ Summit Property Maintenance

Upholsterer ❑ Global Upholstery Co Inc ❑ North Town Upholstery Ltd ❑ World Upholstery

Italian Restaurant ❑ Dante’s Pizza Vino Pasta ❑ Mezza Notte ❑ Santo’s Italian Cuisine

Hair Salon ❑ Fame International Day Spa & Hair Salon ❑ Fi Hair The Salon ❑ Salon Massimo Inc

Pet Groomer ❑ Dawg Haus Groomers ❑ Pets Beautiful Pet Styling Salon ❑ PetSmart

Weight Loss Clinic ❑ Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics ❑ Herbal Magic Weight Loss Centre ❑ Jenny Craig

Japanese Restaurant/Sushi ❑ Ginza Sushi Restaurant ❑ Maison Du Japon ❑ Tomo Japanese Restaurant

Pet Training ❑ NYOC Dog Training ❑ PetSmart ❑ Sit Stay Learn

Yoga Studio ❑ Moksha Yoga Thornhill ❑ Satya Yoga Studio ❑ Yin Yang Yoga Loft

Outdoor Patio ❑ Duff’s Famous Wings ❑ Leyle’s Restaurant & Lounge ❑ Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge

Heating and Air Conditioning ❑ Comfort Air Mechanical Services ❑ Infiniti Air Conditioning & Heating ❑ Royal Fresh Air Heating & Air Conditioning Hotel/Motel ❑ Liberty Suites Hotel ❑ Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites ❑ Staybridge Suites Toronto

Photography Studio ❑ Eli Amon Photography Inc. ❑ Nechama Laitman Photography ❑ Platinum Studios Photography Pilates Studio ❑ Moksha Yoga Thornhill ❑ Pilates Bodies by Dina

Insurance Company ❑ Allstate Insurance Company Of Canada ❑ InsureMeToday.ca ❑ State Farm

Plumbing Services/Plumber ❑ Aviv Plumbing ❑ Mr Rooter Plumbing of Thornhill ❑ New Water Plumbing

Interior Decorating Company ❑ Greenpark Decor Centre ❑ Just the thing ❑ The Designers Warehouse

Pool & Spa Supply Company ❑ Discounter’s Pool and Spa Warehouse ❑ International Pool & Spa Centers

Investment/Financial Company ❑ Edward Jones ❑ Lo Brothers Investment Company Ltd ❑ Marklib Investments Ltd Landscape Company/Lawn Service ❑ Glenn’s Property Service ❑ Reynold’s Landscaping Group Inc. ❑ The Gardener - Thornhill Laser Hair Removal ❑ Central Laser and Beauty Clinic ❑ Medical Laser Clinic ❑ Thornhill Skin Clinic Lawyer ❑ Stephen R. Dyment ❑ Unger Kaw Legal Services ❑ Immigration Bureau & Legal Services ❑ Jb Claims Legal Services ❑ Senior Legal Svc Manicure/Pedicure ❑ OM Spa ❑ Sandalwood Spa & Nails ❑ Tipsy Toesy Nails Marital Arts Club ❑ Chu’s Martial Arts World ❑ Northern Karate ❑ Revolution MMA Montessori School ❑ Montessori School House ❑ Northwood Academy Bilingual Montessori Plus Moving Company ❑ Miracle Movers Toronto GTA ❑ Smart North York Movers - North York Moving Companies ❑ ThornHill Movers (Moving Company) Best Way To Move Ltd Music Instruction / School ❑ Baroque Music ❑ Roy Music Centre Ltd. ❑ Thornhill School of Music

Print Shop ❑ Print Dot Com Inc ❑ Teak Printing Services Ltd ❑ Zoom Printing Private School ❑ Blyth Academy Thornhill ❑ North Hill Private School ❑ Toronto Waldorf School Roofing Company ❑ Canadian Roof Masters ❑ Pazroofing and Waterproofing ❑ Roofers ‘R’ Us Shoe Repair ❑ Anton’s Shoe Repair ❑ Dynasty Shoe Repair ❑ Oksana Shoe Repair Spa Salon & Esthetics ❑ Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa – Thornhill ❑ OM Spa ❑ Sandalwood Spa & Nails Storage ❑ Access Storage ❑ Extreme Self Storage Inc ❑ Secure Self Storage Tailor Shop ❑ Tailors Perfect Fit ❑ Thornhill Tailors ❑ Stitch It Clothing Alterations Tanning Salon ❑ Real Tan ❑ Sun Touch Tanning Spa ❑ Sunshine Tanning Taxi Service ❑ Airmax Airport Limousine ❑ Express Limo and Taxi Traffic Ticket Specialist ❑ Formula Traffic Tickets ❑ OTT Legal Services ❑ Street Legal Inc

BEST DINING All Around Restaurant ❑ Red Lobster ❑ Santo’s Italian Cuisine ❑ Steve’s Restaurant

Pizza ❑ Dante’s ❑ Mezza Notte ❑ Pizza Nova ❑ Pizza Pizza

Breakfast ❑ Eggsmart ❑ Steve’s Restaurant ❑ Wimpy’s Diner

Pub ❑ Britannia Pub & Grill ❑ Owl & The Firkin ❑ The Tickled Toad

Brunch ❑ Bagel World ❑ Steve’s Restaurant ❑ Wimpy’s Diner

Salad Bar ❑ Dr Deli And The Salad Queen ❑ Elite Salad ❑ Minoo

Buffet/All You Can Eat ❑ 168 Sushi Asian Buffet ❑ The Indian Cuisine ❑ The Mandarin

Seafood Restaurant ❑ Best Dragon Seafood Restaurant ❑ Leyle’s Restaurant & Lounge ❑ Red Lobster

Caribbean Restaurant ❑ Carribbean Heat Family Restaurant ❑ The Island Carribbean Restaurant ❑ Tropical Island Carribbean Restaurant

Sports Bar ❑ Boston Pizza ❑ Hoops Sports Bar & Grill ❑ Owl & The Firkin

Casual Dining ❑ Santo’s Italian Cuisine ❑ Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge ❑ Wimpy’s Diner

Steak Restaurant ❑ Bill’s Pit ❑ Leyle’s Restaurant & Lounge ❑ Montana’s Cookhouse

Chicken Restaurant/Chicken wings ❑ Duff’s Famous Wings ❑ Nando’s ❑ Popeye’s

Tea Room ❑ After Queen Tea Shop ❑ Annvita English Tea Room ❑ The Victorian Tea Room

Chinese Restaurant ❑ Congee Queen ❑ Cynthia’s Chinese Restaurant ❑ The Mandarin

Thai Restaurant ❑ Canadian Thai ❑ Royal Orchid Thai ❑ Thai Food Buffet

Coffee Shop/Doughnuts/Pastries ❑ Aroma Espresso Bar ❑ Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge ❑ Tim Horton’s Fine Dining ❑ Cynthia’s Chinese Restaurant ❑ Emperor Fine Chinese Cuisine ❑ Red Lobster Fish & Chips ❑ Captain Nemo Fish, Chips & Grill ❑ Fry Basket Fish & Chips ❑ York Fish & Chips Greek Restaurant ❑ Mr. Greek ❑ Santorini ❑ The Friendly Greek Hamburger ❑ A&W ❑ Fatburger ❑ Golden Star Restaurant Ice Cream ❑ Baskin Robbins ❑ Marble Slab ❑ Menchie’s

BEST ENTERTAINMENT Art Gallery ❑ Gallery M Contemporary ❑ Marquis Galleries ❑ Urban Frame Art Gallery Bowling ❑ Bowlerama ❑ Woodbridge Bowl ❑ World Bowl Children’s Entertainment ❑ My Gym Children’s Fitness Center ❑ Right Choice Childrens Entertainment ❑ Wonderland Cinema Complex ❑ Cineplex Odeon ❑ Rainbow Cinema Promenade ❑ Silver City Driving Range ❑ Launch Golf Centre ❑ Target Golf & Fitness Institute ❑ Within Range

BEST HEALTH Acupuncture ❑ Chinese Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic ❑ Golden Phoenix Natural Health ❑ PhysioActive Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Centre Chiropractor ❑ Innervate Health Care Ctr Inc ❑ Thornhill Chiropractic and Wellness ❑ York Family Chiropractic Dental Hygienist ❑ Emerald Dental ❑ Tappuni Dental ❑ The Thornhill Smile Centre Dentist ❑ Dr. Arnold Reich ❑ Dr. Larry Podolsky ❑ Dr. Neil Silver Denturist ❑ Centre St. Denture clinic ❑ Thornhill Denture Clinic ❑ Toothcrafters Denture Services Esthetician ❑ Noel’s Esthetics ❑ Salon Roberts Hair & Esthetics ❑ Thornhill Village Esthetics Foot Specialist ❑ David Baker & Associates, Chiropodists / Foot Specialists ❑ Dr. Hartley Miltchin ❑ North York Foot Care Clinic General Practitioner ❑ Dr. Dayanti Nauth-Misir ❑ Dr. Miriam Myers ❑ Dr. Garett Wong Hearing Centre ❑ Brilliant Hearing ❑ Hearing Solutions ❑ Thornhill Hearing and Balance Centre Homeopathic Medicine ❑ HHC Centre ❑ Homeopathic Medicine ❑ Thornhill Naturopathic Health Clinic Hypnotherapist ❑ Balanced Body Mind Spirit ❑ Greater Toronto Hypnosis Centre ❑ Sanlyn Wellness Massage Therapist ❑ Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa ❑ Massage Therapy of Thornhill ❑ PhysioActive Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Centre Naturopathic Doctor ❑ Dr. Arik Pasternak,Thornhill Naturopath ❑ Dr. Julia Gonen ❑ Dr. Rebecca Kellerstein Optometrist ❑ Dr. Louise Foxman, Thornhill Optometric Centre ❑ Dr. Steve Gold, Thornhill Optometric ❑ Centre Pharmacist ❑ Hany Baygreen Pharmacy ❑ Shoppers Drug Mart ❑ Walmart

Live Theatre ❑ Characters Theatre Troupe ❑ City Playhouse Theatre ❑ Markham Flato Theatre

BEST ENTERTAINMENT Local Golf Course ❑ Richmond Hill Golf Club ❑ Thornhill Golf & Country Club ❑ Uplands Golf & Ski Club

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BEST BUSINESS SERVICES Gas Station ❑ Esso ❑ Petro-Canada ❑ Shell

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20 BEST HEalTH Physiotherapist ❑ PhysioActive Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Centre ❑ Thornhill Physiotherapy ❑ Yonge Street Physiotherapy + Wellness Institute Reflexologist ❑ Body Bliss Reflexology Centre ❑ Go Shani Reflexology ❑ Richmond St. Wellness Centre Walk-in Clinic ❑ Azar Medical Clinic ❑ Matlis Medical, Urgent Walk in Clinic ❑ Sports Medicine Clinic ❑ Milad Walk In Clinic BEST REal ESTaTE Mortgage Broker ❑ Allegro Mortgages Corp ❑ Centum Mortgage Professionals ❑ Eric Lankelevic, Sherwood Mortgage Group

Auto Parts Store ❑ Canadian Tire ❑ Napa Auto Parts ❑ Sam Edwards Auto Parts Auto Service ❑ Henry’s Auto Service Centre ❑ Leo’s Auto Service ❑ Simply Automotive

Domestic Car Dealership ❑ Roy Foss Thornhill ❑ Yonge & Steeles Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd. Import Car Dealership ❑ Mercedes-Benz Thornhill ❑ Sisley Honda ❑ Willowdale Nissan

Real Estate Brokerage ❑ Forest Hill Real Estate ❑ Remax Realtron ❑ Sutton Group Admiral

Muffler Shop ❑ Canadian Tire Thornhill ❑ Meineke Care Centre ❑ Midas

Real Estate Team ❑ ILAN Joseph Real Estate Team ❑ Erez Tamir & Annette Geitzen Thornhill Real Estate ❑ Paul Zammit Real Estate Ltd.

Oil Change/Lube ❑ Canadian Tire Thornhill ❑ Mr. Lube ❑ Simply Automotive

by February 5, 2016,

Rene F. Papa has written two books on challenging traffic tickets, encouraging people to “fight for your licence”.

Car Wash ❑ Distinct Auto Detail ❑ Esso ❑ Get Detailed

Real Estate Agent ❑ Andrea Halpern, Sutton Group ❑ Rachel Sekler, Harvey Kalles ❑ Yelena Palagnyuk, ReMax Realtron

Contest Rules: no puRChase neCessaRy. Contest open to ontaRio Residents 18 yeaRs of age oR oldeR. odds of winning depend on the numbeR of eligible entRies ReCeived. one (1) winneR will ReCeive a gift CeRtifiCate (Retail value of $250), whiCh Can be Redeemed at the businesses of any one of the 2015 ReadeRs ChoiCe winneRs. entRants must CoRReCtly answeR, unaided, a mathematiCal skilltesting question to be deClaRed a winneR. Contest Closes febRuaRy 5, 2016 at 11:59pm.

BEST auTo Auto Body Shop ❑ Assured Automotive ❑ Fix Auto Thornhill ❑ Reid’s Autobody & Mechanical Services

Tire Store ❑ Canadian Tire Thornhill ❑ Superior Tire and Auto ❑ Tire Depot and Auto Service Transmission Shop ❑ Glen Cameron Auto & Transmission Service Inc ❑ Transmission Depot

Thornhill man writes second book on fighting traffic tickets By Simone Joseph

sjoseph@yrmg.com

Ironically enough, Rene F. Papa was pulled over by a Toronto Police officer after the launch of his first book about fighting traffic tickets. The officer claimed the Thornhill resident had driven through a red light at Jane Street and Steeles Avenue in Toronto the evening of May 26, 2012. Papa was adamant the light had been green and that he had done nothing wrong. Papa asked the officer where he had been parked as he watched traffic. Papa himself drove back to that point and stopped close to the intersection. He sat in his car where the officer had been stationed and noticed the street curved quite a bit, making it difficult for an officer to spot a car and then keep his eyes on the car. Papa took photos of the road. “I wanted to show that the road curved off. You could easily lose sight of someone,” he said. Papa is the author of two self-published books about fighting traffic tickets. He is also a full-time real estate broker. His second book, Traffic Ticket Solutions II: Straightforward Procedures on How To Win In Traffic Court, came out a month ago. The book examines driving-related infractions such as: cell phone use, red-light cameras and parking tickets. It also outlines Canadian fines,

demerit points and frequently asked questions. The book has information for readers on preparing for court, the trial process and sample cases. The book also describes provincial offences courts in Ontario.

‘... challenge the law. You are innocent until proven guilty.’ Papa hopes that by using simple language and providing information, he will give people the confidence to go to court, fight for their rights and to not be so afraid. “You are up against a seasoned crown attorney. He is demanding, making you as nervous as he can. It is scary. The more you prepare, the more confidence you have, you go in with a smile.” His first book, published in 2012, was Traffic Ticket Solutions. Much of his knowledge for his second book was gleaned online. He spent many nights researching at Richmond Hill Central Library at Major Mackenzie Drive and Yonge Street. Of his second book, he says: “It breaks down the mystery of how court operates, what to say and how to build a case.” One of his key pieces of advice to those wanting to fight a ticket is to ask pertinent questions. One person told him they asked for main-

tenance reports of the photo radar, which he thought was a smart thing to do. “They can break down. That machine can be broken,” he said. If people are involved in a more serious case such as dangerous or impaired driving, he would recommend the person find a paralegal with proper accreditation or a lawyer to help out. But in smaller cases, he encourages people to fight their own battles. “Maybe you don’t have the fight in you,” he said. “But it is your licence. Get chutzpah and challenge the law. You are innocent until proven guilty.” What about his possible ticket for allegedly running a red light that night in Toronto? Papa ended up asking the officer where he could pay the ticket right away. He explained he didn’t intend to pay it immediately, but thought if he said this, the officer would be less likely to take good notes for a future court date, he said. He ended up getting a letter in the mail saying the case against him was being dropped because police did not have enough evidence.

GOOD TO KNOW Traffic Ticket Solutions II costs $34.95. To buy one of Papa’s books or for more information, call 647-300-7363 or e-mail selling99@rogers.com

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THE ROAD AHEAD The Road Ahead is a series of stories on issues and topics and the people and organizations that will undoubtedly be a major part of the conversation in York Region in the new year. See more at yorkregion.com

High-profile murder cases coming to court in 2016 By Jeremy Grimaldi

jgrimaldi@yrmg.com

There are a number of high profile murder cases coming to court in York Region in 2016. Here are a few: Rustom Irani and Heather Speed: Irani, a then-31-year-old, and Speed, a then34-year-old, were charged with first-degree murder after Aleeya Raza was found dead in a Markham driveway on Nov. 28. Little is known about the case, but some have suggested it was a love triangle gone wrong. Jason Hay: The then-27-year-old was arrested in a high-profile and high-risk takedown on Hwy. 400 in the summer of 2015 after he was charged with the first-degree murder of two people who had been in Vaughan’s Moka Cafe. He allegedly entered and opened fire, hitting four people in all. His mother, father and sister have all gone on the record

claiming he was not responsible for the shootings, despite being found guilty of manslaughter in another case only a few years prior. Timothy Lee and David Odesho: Lee was charged in relation to a doublemurder in Richmond Hill, an 18-year-old and 16-year-old in 2014, suspected to be drug related. David Odesho is charged with another Vaughan cafe murder of Sarhad Sadiq, from Nobleton. Clyde Marshall and Sabrina Chouart: The two were charged with murder after going on the run with their dog after allegedly killing Vaughan roofer Sina Parsi in their apartment. Parsi disappeared after attending a soccer game. After finding his truck in a nearby parking lot, police’s attention eventually drifted to the neighbouring apartment buildings. Although much of the case is shrouded in mystery, police said Chouart and Parsi came to know each other through work.

BY LISA QUEEN

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After putting off making a decision in November about electing York’s chairperson, regional council will take another stab at tackling the high-profile issue early in 2016. The chair, arguably the region’s most powerful political position, is now selected at the beginning of each term by a majority of 20 regional councillors. But it should be voters making the decision, argues Markham Councillor Joe Li, who brought in a motion at the Nov. 19 council meeting. “We are telling the world we should be more democratic. You see around the world, people are fighting now for a democratic process,” he said. A number of residents urged council to move to an elected chair. Voters should decide the position, which oversees a budget of more than $2 billion and represents the region on the provincial, national and international stages, 16-yearold Aurora resident Benjamin Williamson said. “Canada is a democracy where the people’s voice matters,” he said. Bob Mok, president of the Downtown Markham Ratepayers Association, said the current system means the chair does not have a mandate from voters. “It (the position) is indebted to the small

circle of voters within the York Region council who put it there,” he said. “It is imperative that change must come and without further delay.” The issue will now come back to council Feb. 18, along with a staff report on the chair selection process in other regions. Chairs in Durham, Halton and Waterloo are elected by voters. Staff will also submit a report about undertaking a comprehensive review of governance in the region, along with proposed terms of reference for a study. The review could include looking at the number of regional councillors each municipality has. At the moment, Markham has five, Vaughan has four, Richmond Hill has three, Newmarket and Georgina each have two and East Gwillimbury, Aurora, Whitchurch-Stouffville and King each have one. It could also look at whether or not regional councillors should be directly elected. Now, they sit on both regional and local councils. In 2012, council voted to keep the current system of regional councillors selecting the chair. But councillors can either agree to an elected chair themselves or wait for Queen’s Park to impose a solution, NewmarketAurora MPP Chris Ballard said. He has introduced a private member’s bill, which has passed second reading, to make the job an elected position.

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Monday, Jan. 11 Traditional Persian Storytelling for Youth program, presented by Markham Public Library in collaboration with BOOSTAN Multicultural Collective, runs Mondays starting Jan. 11, 6:30 to 7 p.m., in the children’s department of Thornhill Community Centre Library, Bayview and John streets., Thornhill. Read books, play games, sing songs, and make friends; free drop-in program that continues until March 7, 2016. The Reel Thing Movie Series continues Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. with screening of film My Internship in Canada, playing at Rainbow Elgin Mills Theatre, 10909 Yonge St., off Yorkland in Richmond Hill. Presented in French with English subtitles, film stars Patrick Huard as an independent MP from Quebec who finds himself in a tie-breaking vote on whether Canada will go to war in the Middle East. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at door. Purchase through Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts box office at 905-787-8811 or rhcentre.ca.

Are you affected by someone’s drinking? Join a caring AlaTeen group who meets every week (no fees). Meetings held every Monday at 8 p.m. at Thornhill Presbyterian Church in Thornhill; at 71 Centre St, west of Yonge, 2nd floor. Anonymity always respected. For details, call Cindy at 416-953-9529 or David at 647-285-6229.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Home on the Hill’s Family Support Group meets Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St., in Richmond Hill; access via McLatchy Lane just west of Yonge at Major Mackenzie. Group meets second and last Wednesdays monthly; all those supporting a loved one with serious mental illness welcome. For details, email maggie@rhveltheer.com. Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill, presents instructed yoga for all skill levels, including chair yoga, Jan. 13, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. For details, email office@ shaarshalom.ca

Thursday, Jan. 14 Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill presents a Zionism & Jewish Advocacy: Through the eyes of a Convert, Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker Steve McDonald, deputy director of communications for Centre for Israel & Jewish Affairs, will share his personal experiences as a Jewish con-

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vert and how they shaped his life and support for Israel. Free; all welcome; for details, email office@shaarshalom.ca

Friday, Jan. 15 Mosaic Home Care & Community Resource Centre hosts free indoor walking club this winter, once a month at Shops on Steeles & 404, 2900 Steeles Ave. E., Suite 218, Thornhill, starting Jan. 15, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Refreshments served after walk. Bring poles with rubbertips if you have them. For details, go to mosaichomecare.com

Saturday, Jan. 16 Enjoy Munchkin Minyan, a brief, musical, tot-friendly Shabbat service (15 minutes) Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. at Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave., Thornhill, followed by fun craft and snack. Meet other families and introduce young children, newborn to 5, to Jewish traditions. Older siblings welcome. Go to kolami.ca or call 905-709-2620 for details.

Sunday, Jan. 17 Mosaic Interfaith faith group will present its annual program in honour of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday Jan. 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave., Thornhill. Speakers from younger generation will describe their involvement in social justice issues as they follow in Dr. King’s footsteps to bring about change. For details, email Fran Isaacs at thisisfran@yahoo.com

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Young adults 22 and younger are invited to write their best prose for the sixth annual short story contest hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women. The competition, coordinated by the federation’s Aurora/Newmarket chapter, is open to aspiring scribes in York Region, writing contest committee chairperson Adele Matsalla said. While creative writing can be a solitary and challenging task, the contest rules are simple. Submissions must be accompanied with a $5 entry fee and can be no longer than 750 words, so ensure you do a word count. The deadline for contestants is Feb. 15, 2016. Cash prizes for first, second and third places are $400, $300 and $200 respectively. Winners will

be announced in April and the top story will be reprinted in the Newmarket Era and Aurora Banner newspapers. This year, award-winning Canadian author and playwright Jennifer Dance is the celebrity judge. The Stouffville resident has a passion for justice and equality as well as a love for the North American wilderness and the animals who call it home. She is the author of Paint, Red Wolf and Hawk. The University Women’s chapter goal is to promote literacy and encourage young writers. The club, comprised of about 250 women, is both a service and a social club. As one of its mandates is education, the club provides awards of $9,000 annually to students in York Region.

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A celebration of lives well lived and people well loved Read more Life Stories on yorkregion.com

Hilary Moylan connected with everyone she met By Jeremy Grimaldi

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wo words come to the minds of those closest to Hilary Moylan when they’re asked to recall her personality. Loving and stubborn. Of course, there are many other adjectives that suited her: beautiful, fun-loving, generous, genuine, witty and wickedly smart. Growing up, Hilary had the sort of childhood that many can only wish for, although her mother and father split while she was still young, she benefitted from plenty of close friends and family, who meant the world to her. Her mother, Aurora’s Nanett Moylan, said what amazed her most about her daughter, was her ability to bring those around her together, no matter what may divide them. “She was a planner by nature, a fixer,” she said, cradling a cup of tea in her hands. “She was so much stronger than I was, she was so confident, she was a force. The way she dealt with people was amazing. How she could persuade and read people, she knew how to get results and accomplish goals.” Nanett recalled how Hilary could develop lifelong bonds with so many people around her,

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Hilary Moylan was known for being loving and stubborn. including Nanett’s father, Papa, someone she herself was never very close to. She remembered how Hilary, a bright eyed 17-year-old, then graduating from Aurora High School, managed to collect money, gather music and hire buses to transport most of her

graduating class to her father’s farm in Orangeville for a huge post-prom party, organized along with her best friend, Katherine McCulloch. “If she wanted to do something, she just did it,” she added. As she grew, Hilary would use her independence and ambition

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“Adored by children, universally respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.”

to land herself a summer job at Pine Farm Orchards in King City, gaining ever more responsibilities, until she was often left in charge. Along with those qualities, Hilary also developed a strongmindedness that many would come to admire. “Stubbornness was really a trademark of our relationship growing up and I love her for it,” according to her cousin, Derrick Emsley, who spoke at her funeral on Dec. 11. “It’s what made her so special. The question wasn’t if we would get in a fight, it was who would Hilary pick to be on her side that day, because we both wanted to be that person. Kalen (his brother) and I were both so quick to drop one another for the sake of being on Hilary’s team. She was too stubborn to fit anyone else’s definition of who she should be.” It’s all these positive qualities that have left those closest to her with so many questions surrounding the mental health struggles that would eventually lead to her passing. Hilary continued to thrive throughout her post-secondary years at the University of Ottawa. And after graduating, she landed what most girls her age would deem the opportunity of a lifetime – organizing events for a

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successful Ottawa lobby firm. She had a successful boyfriend and, from the outside looking in, everything appeared great for the beautiful graduate. However it was around this time that anxiety would come to control much of her life. Despite her mother explaining that in high school it was usually Hilary dragging home friends who’d had too much to drink, at some point, she said Hilary started drinking to cope with her internal struggles. Soon after the alcohol abuse became known to the rest of her family, Hilary was hospitalized three separate times. Those stints did not last and although there were other attempts to address her issues, she continued to suffer. Hilary died peacefully as the result of an accidental overdose of alcohol on Nov. 30. In Hilary’s place, only good memories and sadness remain. “There’s a great deal we’ll never understand or put together,” said Nanett. “We don’t know when, but at some point in the last couple of years something happened. In retrospect, it’s clear we didn’t understand. She thought she could deal with it. She was ashamed of the person she thought she had become and so she hid that.”

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NEVILLE-LAKE, Daniel-William Roger Our beloved 9 year old Daniel was called home to God on Sunday September 27th 2015. He will be sadly missed by his parents Jennifer and Edward, grandmother Neriza, great grandmother Josefina Frias, aunt Josephine and uncle Jonathan. A senseless tragedy took him from our arms but he will be in our hearts forever. Daniel attended Holy Name Catholic Elementary School in King City for his Kindergarten year. He was a member of Scouts Canada as a Cub at 5th Aurora. He was an aspiring ballet dancer and swimmer at Brampton Recreation Centre who loved Lego, basketball, Beyblades, board games (Settlers of Catan and Monopoly) and Slugterra. Daniel and Gary (Papu), his grandfather, along with his brother and sister will be together in Heaven.

NEVILLE-LAKE , Harrison Wesley Our five year old happy Harry danced home to be with God on the wings of Angels on Monday September 28th 2015. He will be sorely missed by his parents Jennifer and Edward, grandmother Neriza, great grandmother Josefina (Apuy), aunt Josephine and uncle Jonathan. Harry was a member of ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development, Holland Bloorview Rehabilitation Hosptial, the Shriners Hospital in Montreal, Maple Leaf Music Together, The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids), Scouts Canada as a Beaver and the War Amps CHAMP program. He loved to dance, enjoyed music, finding beauty everywhere, My Little Pony and the Winx Club. Remember Harry’s memory by being a champ too and have the courage to stop someone from driving who has had too much to drink. Harry and Gary (Papu), his grandfather, along with his brother and sister will be together in Heaven.

HARRISON, Rhoda Jane (nee Campbell) Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 at Southlake Residential Care Village at 87 years of age. Beloved wife of the late John Esmond Harrison. Loving mom of Wayne (Charlotte), Sheila (Larry) and Darlene (Jeff). Proud grandmother/nanny of Matthew, Lisa, Christopher, Derek, Brytnie, Jamie and Oliver. Great grandmother to Elizabeth, Christian and Mia. One of 14 children from Cullens Brook, Bonaventure Quebec. Survived by sisters Carol and Muriel and brother Jared. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and friends. Friends may call at MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Saturday, January 9th for 12 noon until time of service at 1:00 p.m. A special thank you to Dr. Peter Zelina, Mackenzie Health Centre and the nurses and PSW’s at Southlake Residential Care Village for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

MacNEIL/HOWARD, Kimberley Ann It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kimberley at the Mackenzie Health Centre, Richmond Hill, on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Kim is survived by her son Anthony (A.J.), and her loving partner Frank Glenn, and her mother Loretta MacNeil, sister Charlene (Peter) Chamberlain and her brothers Fred (Angie), and James. Kim will also be missed by her nephews Shawn, Andrew and Scott and her niece Lindsay. Kim is predeceased by her father, Frederick P. MacNeil. Funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Immaculate Church, 10295 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday, January 7th at 11 a.m. In memory of Kim, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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