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Canadian author and ultra marathon runner David Carroll particpates in a ‘fun run’ with students at Brownridge Public School in Thornhill Monday. Students participating in the run had collected donations for The Creation of Hope, with the funds going to an orphanage in Kenya.

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While the Liberal government announced earlier this week it will extend its self-imposed deadline to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year, it is unlikely to slow support here in York Region. Canadians appeared to want the country to open its arms to refugees, but some worried the rush of bringing thousands of displaced people to our shores within the next six weeks could

override our ability to conduct adequate security and health checks. While his former Conservative government brought in 25,000 refugees from Syria and Iraq since 2009 and was committed to bringing in 20,000 more over the next year, Thornhill MP Peter Kent slammed the Liberals’ ambitious time frame last week. “I would hope the events in Paris will drive home to Prime Minister Trudeau and his cabinet that blind fulfilment of unwise promises in

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an unwise timeframe is not only unwise, but I think it’s unacceptable to most Canadians,” he said. “I certainly support their pledge, as I supported our pledge, to bring in refugees from Syria, but very carefully, very prudently and with the appropriate security clearance before they arrive in Canada. I think it’s unrealistic to try and fulfil an election promise simply because it was an election promise.” See ‘RIGOROUS’, page 3.

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• DATES: Presented on the Mainstage at Young People’s Theater in downtown Toronto from Nov. 16 to Jan 3. • Story: Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang, written by Mordecai Richler. New music and lyrics by Britta Anika Johnson. Recommended for ages 7 and up. • Box Office: 416-862-2222 • For more information: visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca

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David Gregory Black (left) and Drew Davis are sharing the role of Jacob Two-Two in the Young People’s Theatre’s production of Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang. Hooded Fang, and must plot his escape with the help of the heroic squad of older children known as Child Power. This is the 40th anniversary of the book and YPT’s 50th anniversary season. YPT’s production of Jacob Two-Two will feature a cast of 12 actors. David was thrilled when he discovered he had landed this part.

“I was super-excited, jumping up and down,” he says. The similarities between the boys includes their resumes. Both boys have acted in productions of Les Miserables. David was in a Mirvish production in downtown Toronto, while Drew was in a Drayton Entertainment production in

Cambridge and Grand Bend. David remembers watching the TV show Jacob Two-Two. Bits of episodes return to memory during rehearsals, David said. He was about six when he watched it. David is the oldest child in his family (he has two younger brothers and a younger sister). Drew has a younger sister. “It is really fun. I can’t wait to start performing,” Drew said, who is in Grade 6. Drew’s parents own and operate Charactors Theatre Troupe in Thornhill, which is a children’s musical theatre school. Drew has grown up there and has been a student for years and David attended the acting school three years ago.

Acting half your age is challenging, but has its benefits, according to Drew Davis and David Gregory Black, two York Region actors sharing the role of Jacob Two-Two in the Young People’s Theatre’s production of Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang. “It’s nice to be a young kid again,” 12-yearold David says. “That’s really fun,” he says, referring to the six-year-old character he plays. “I’ve tried to go back half of my life to play a six-year-old. I have to get into the mindset.” The boys attend the same performing arts school in Thornhill. But the boys didn’t really know each other before working on the play. David is in Grade 7 and is a resident of Thornhill, in Vaughan. Drew, an 11-year-old Markham resident, says he is used to playing more mature roles. “The hardest part was trying to be younger,” he says. In this Young People’s Theatre’s production of Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang, Jacob is certain no one ever listens to him, especially his two brothers, his two older sisters, and even his two distracted parents, so he develops the habit of saying everything twice. Jacob’s trademark repetitiveness eventually lands him in trouble and into the fantastical children’s court of Mr. Justice Rough. Sentenced to hard time on foggy, snakeinfested Slimer’s Island, Jacob falls under the menacing eye of the dreaded warden, The

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10,000 by year’s end, not 25,000. The remaining 15,000 will follow in the first two months of next year. While Masterton understands the Paris terrorist attacks have understandably left many people frightened, she said they won’t deter Stouffville Cares. “I spoke (in church) Sunday morning in favour of continuing the course, that we will not be moved by fear, that we will carry on

Joan Masterton is minister at St. James Presbyterian in Stouffville, home to a community group planning to adopt a refugee family. Churches in Markham are also sponsoring refugees and holding fundraising events in the coming weeks. Go to page 21 to read about what Markham’s St. Patrick’s Catholic Church is doing to help.

and I trust the government of Canada will do the same and not kowtow to the pressure of a few extremists,” she said. “Life is a risk, there is no doubt about it, but surely of all the risks we take in life, this has to be one worth taking. We are a Christian church. We consider ourselves children of God and disciples of Jesus. Jesus, himself, was a refugee and treated the dregs of society with integrity and respect.”

Moving too quickly could leave Canada vulnerable to health and security risks, Kent said. Meanwhile, work continues at Stouffville Cares. It started out in May as a handful of people getting together to brainstorm ideas on sponsoring a family from the Middle East to come to Canada. By fall, the movement to bring in a United Nations-registered family captured the hearts of dozens as images of seemingly countless desperate refugees from Syria and other countries fleeing the horrific conditions of their homelands were shared around the world, including photos of the lifeless body of threeyear-old Alan Kurdi lying on a beach following a failed attempt to escape to Europe. “What that photo did was put a face to the suffering. It raised awareness throughout Canada and throughout the world, no doubt about it — a three-year-old little boy,” Rev. Joan Masterton, the minister at Stouffville’s St. James Presbyterian Church, which is spearheading Stouffville Cares, said.

“We had people walking in off the street (after seeing images of the plight of refugees throughout the summer). I had people emailing me. I had strangers walk in off the street with cheques.” The compassion embraced by Stouffville Cares was mirrored in Markham and in communities across York Region and the country, as Canadians scrambled to find ways to help, even making the plight of refugees a key issue in the federal election campaign. Earlier this fall, Canadians showed a willingness to help alleviate the suffering of Syrian refugees, Immigration Minister John McCallum, the MP for Markham-Thornhill, said. That hasn’t changed in the wake of the Paris attacks, although the government is committed to properly screening refugees, he said. “The government is committed to a rigorous, balanced and compassionate response to this humanitarian crisis,” McCallum said in an email last week. Health Minister Jane Philpott, MP for Markham-Stouffville, is chairing a government committee to co-ordinate Canada’s plan to bring in Syrian refugees. Canadians learned on Tuesday that Ottawa now intends to bring in a first wave of

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The sprawling suburban community once known as the City Above Toronto is undergoing a highly anticipated transformation with the emergence of its new downtown core, at Jane Street and Hwy. 7, dubbed the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. In celebration of that, the City of Vaughan is seeking original artworks from GTA artists for its eighth annual juried art exhibition, themed Inspired City. Selected artwork will be exhibited in the Atrium Gallery at city hall from Jan. 12 to March 14, 2016. There are cash prizes up for grabs for winners in the following categories: best in show, reserve best in show and people’s choice award. All two-dimensional artwork, produced by those 18 and up, is eligible. Artists may submit up to three works for consideration by the jury. Entries will be judged from digital images and should be submitted a JPEG files on CD, USB key or as email attachments. You can also submit a brief artistic statement (maximum 100 words) and a one-page biography, but both are optional. There is a $20, non-refundable entry fee. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 18.

Holiday food drive in Kleinburg Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers’ Association (KARA) is holding its eighth annual Holiday Food Drive, in support of the Vaughan Food Bank, this Saturday, Nov. 28. Volunteers will be driving through the community between 10 a.m. and noon to pick up donations of non-perishable food items, which should be placed in bags on the doorstep before 10 a.m. Alternatively, donations can be dropped off at Kline House, on the northwest corner of Nashville Road and Islington Avenue, between Friday, Nov. 27 and Wednesday, Dec. 2. Organizers are hoping to collect more than 7,000 pounds of food. Anyone wishing to volunteer, should contact Mary Anne Arthur at mary.anne.arthur@rogers.com or Mirella Iacovelli at mirella.iacovelli@rogers.com.

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High-tech research jobs, more than $100 million in revenue as well as a massive indoor mall, hotel and entertainment complex. Those are among the benefits that could be reaped in Vaughan as a result of a recent provincial government led trade mission to China, according to Concord/Thornhill North Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco. “It was great,” she said. “I’ve been on a number of (trade missions) over the years as an elected official and I have to say this was probably the most productive in a number of ways.” Yeung Racco travelled to China with economic development officer Elaine Yim Spencer and representatives from four Vaughan businesses as part of the business trip headed up by Premier Kathleen Wynne. The delegates travelled to Nanjing, Shanghai, Yangzhou, Zibo, Hong Kong and Beijing from Nov. 4 to Nov. 14. During that time, local business representatives signed several agreements that are expected to generate about $116.5 million and create 820 jobs over five years, Yeung Racco said. Among the deals that were struck was a $10-million joint venture between Vaughan’s Ionada Inc. and Jiangsu Ya Dong International Investments Co. to manufacture and market marine exhaust gas cleaning systems in China and internationally.

That deal is projecting up to 20 high-tech research jobs in Ontario. Door Components Canada and New Concept Quality Doors, a Vaughan-based manufacturer of residential doors and door components, signed a letter of intent with Zhejiang Zhongda Yuantong Industrial Corp to establish an international distribution centre in North America.

‘They have expressed a real interest in developing Canada’s largest indoor mall, hotel entertainment centre complex’ Another local firm that forged a partnership was Hot Yoga Wellness. The company has developed a program that blends yoga and qigong, a discipline based around slow, fluid movements and deep breathing, Yeung Racco said. That garnered interest from the Chinese Health Qigong Association in Beijing, which signed an agreement with Hot Yoga Wellness to provide training to qigong masters countrywide. “They’re going to be training teachers from China so that they can teach yoga/qigong there because they want to introduce it right across China,” Yeung Racco said. “They’re looking at training about five people from each province every year so that’s about 500 teachers.” The potential value of the agree-

ment is pegged at $1.5 million over five years. Yeung Racco also spent about three hours meeting with representatives from Eontime Real estate Development Group in Beijing. “They have expressed a real interest in developing Canada’s largest indoor mall, hotel entertainment centre complex,” she said. “They’ve been talking to us and looking for about a 35-acre piece of land to do this. … They’re very interested in our VMC (Vaughan Metropolitan Centre near Jane Street and Hwy. 7) as well as our Vaughan Enterprise Zone (Hwy. 427 area from Hwy. 7 to Nashville Road).” Yeung Racco said the company is working on drafting a letter of intent. In addition to the agreements that were signed, Yeung Racco said the trade mission gave the city a chance to promote the newly launched Vaughan Internationalization and Commercialization Centre to potential partners. As well, she signed a letter of intent with Yihai Group, a company with about $4 billion is assets, to share information about the Ontario curriculum and partner with Vaughan schools for teacher and student exchanges. “This time our trade mission was more than just meeting and introducing each other. What it was really down to now was much more solid relationships that we’re establishing,” Yeung Racco said. It’s not yet known how much the trade mission cost the city, as they’re still tallying the bills, Yeung Racco said.

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Refugee coverage ‘misleading, evasive’

was an English major at university, meaning I got to read novels by Charles Dickens not everyone gets to (or should I say, is forced to) read. At university, you may stay out late drinking beer with your pals, meaning when reading long Victorian novels the next day, your eyelids tend to ... feel ... zzzzz. But eventually I did get through Dickens’ Bleak House, which contained a character I will never forget, as she reminded me of people I used to encounter at university, have run into since or see in the mirror. Mrs. Jellyby, she was called, was very worried about the fate of people in Africa and proclaimed it loudly, but was not overly concerned about her own family, living under the same roof as she. Her youngest child has his head stuck between the railings on the stairs when we are introduced to him. She is oblivious, hard at work on her charity mission. In some ways I see a small army of Mrs. Jellybys has emerged from among us as Canadians — spending money to help a tiny fraction of the people in desperate need to show the world how great we are, a “moral superpower”, a term I heard recently for the first time and which seems to apply here, while showing newcomers how to adapt to our great way of life. Here’s a tuque. Here’s a hockey stick. This is Tims. Enjoy. (On university campuses, they call this Imperialism.) To bring 25,000 newcomers from one part of the world is practically nothing in a country of 33 million. The previous 10,000 commitment was a drop in the bucket. The new government has out duelled their adversaries by upping it to two and a half drops. There are millions of refugees living in camps in Turkey and Jordan who’ve been there for years. There are millions of refugees in camps in Africa, too, from other conflicts, droughts, famines. Clearly we can’t help them all by bringing them here without more of a sacrifice on our part, which at this point we are not making. To me, what we’re doing now is largely symbolic, feel good, and political.

Bernie O’Neill Could we do more good for more people by simply sending our billions to where they can help more people in the camps and doing more on the world stage to end conflicts? Most likely — if we felt we could trust our money actually got to those who needed it. At the same time, we should be trying to find solutions, as former prime minister Lester Pearson did during the Suez Crisis. Meanwhile, we label anyone who might disagree with the haste with which we implement our plan, in the wake of a horrible terrorist attack, “a racist”, which is the double-barrelled put-down of all put-downs. Now that the Trudeau government has even admitted the deadline is too tight, that security is a priority (though I’m pretty sure it needs to be THE priority) let us hope the word racist will stop being thrown about so freely and we can get people here in a safe, orderly fashion. While it is wonderful to see people mobilizing to help refugees, you wonder how many of us do enough to help out others who need help. There are lots of people, old, poor, sick, disabled, who face mighty struggles here already. Unfortunately for them, it is not as glamorous or supportive of a political cause to give them a hand. Some of us do, but plenty of us don’t lift a finger. Something for all of us Mrs. Jellybys to consider, myself included. I was raised in the Catholic church (where a frequent sermon was that charity should be anonymous) but don’t go to church now, as I’ve long felt organized religion, of all kinds, is about dividing people, “moral superiority” etc. Let’s help the refugees. And let’s tone down the talk or our moral superiority for doing it.

Re: ‘Not moved by fear,’ say refugee aid groups by Lisa Queen and, Do we close our doors in the face of terror, column by Marney Beck, Nov. 19. Raza Kara’s letter — No belief or cause justifies Paris attacks — provided an intelligent, tolerant and realistic counterpoint to The Liberal’s Nov. 19 coverage of refugee issues. Your coverage was misleading, tendentious and evasive. Reporter Lisa Queen may have been misled by her source, Susan McGrath, who told her most Syrian refugees are women and children. But the current migrant issue is not with Syrians displaced by war, who are mostly stuck there and would benefit more if the Western powers established protected zones, but with the stream of migrants entering southern Europe. They are about two-thirds adult males (UN High Commission for Refugees statistics I have seen range from 62 per cent to 78 per cent). Aylan Kurdi, whose death Ms Queen’s source, Rev. Joan Masterton, says pushed the migrant issue forward, had been living in Turkey, not Syria, before his parents attempted the sea voyage that killed him. Moreover, a significant number — probably over a quarter — of the migrants in Europe are from Central Asia or the Horn of Africa, not Syria. And if you’re in Syria, and simply trying to get away from the slaughter, you don’t have to go all the way to Germany — or Canada — to do it. Painting the migrants as fleeing their war-torn homeland is misleading and a bottom-drawer cliché. Marney Beck misrepresents Premier Brad Wall of Saskatchewan as “fanning the flames against all Muslims”. He did no such thing; he was simply skeptical about

fast-track admission of refugees. Her assertion that the Paris attackers were largely French neglects to point out the apparent ringleader, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, had been deported and then re-entered Europe possibly posing as a refugee. Ms Queen says the attackers were Belgian, yet some media reports say three terrorists passed through Greece before the attacks. As for the news story’s premise that “fear” is what motivates those advising caution about the current crop of migrants, prudence, wisdom and a need for solid evidence are not fear. Fear is a taunt, not an argument; take it to the playground where it belongs.

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We should not fear refugees Re: Do we close our doors in the face of terror, or open them? column by Marney Beck, Nov. 19. Ms Beck’s column hit the nail square on the head in regards to the refugee crisis in Syria. Those seeking to escape the country are not the ones who are the extremists, and keeping them in Syria is just what the terrorists want, so they can be radicalized into ISIS, or worse.

SEND A LETTER: Email letters to mbeck@yrmg.com It is disappointing to hear that so many here are ignorant of this. To play the devil’s advocate, in Saskatchewan where about 0.2 per cent of the population is a visible minority from the Middle East, according to Statistics Canada, perhaps one could understand some of their concern. But in the multicultural GTA, we should know that virtually all Muslims are not terrorists. But to put any concerns to rest, it should also be noted that the tragedy which happened in Paris likely could have been avoided if French intelligence did their job properly. Besides the thorough screening of refugees our government is conducting, CSIS has proven its ability to stop terror plots in the past. Ultimately, one likely has a better chance of getting struck by lightning while checking their $50 million lottery ticket, than dying in a terrorist attack from a Syrian refugee.

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As predicted last year when York Region adopted a four-year budget forecast, it looks like the regional portion of your property taxes is going up 2.85 per cent next year. That would work out $63 for the average

household, which has an assessed value of $547,000. The average household now pays $2,223.19 in regional taxes. Regional council started its budget discussions last Thursday and could adopt the fiscal document as early as Dec. 17. If the budget is approved as now proposed, the regional portion of the property tax bill would go up by $34 on the average house in Georgina. In East Gwillmbury, it would increase by

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TORONTO, ON – The season for giving is upon us and for the second consecutive year, MercedesBenz Corporate Retail Stores will be holding a toy drive from now until December 15. This year, all unwrapped toys collected through this initiative will be delivered aboard Santa’s Sprinter to the Toronto Fire Fighters Toy Drive, a reputable non-profit charity that has helped thousands of families celebrate Christmas over the years.

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Few holiday shoppers can resist a great deal. Whether it’s heavily discounted merchandise on Black Friday or last-minute sales for shoppers who procrastinate, there are deals to be had from the start of the holiday season until its unofficial end sometime around New Year’s Day. But not all deals are what they seem. Many a shopper has swiped their card on a gift for a loved one only to find out later they overspent or didn’t read the fine print and subjected themselves or their friends and family members to potentially costly fees. The following are a handful of things shoppers should consider before making any purchases this holiday season.

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Extended warranties Many items come with manufacturer warran-

ties that cover damaged items for a predetermined period of time. But many shoppers want to go the extra mile and buy extended warranties that protect the products for longer periods of time. While that’s good in theory, studies from Consumer Reports have shown that products rarely break within the time period covered by extended warranties, meaning shoppers are simply buying a false sense of security they’re unlikely to ever use. When considering an extended warranty, first research the product you want to buy by reading customer reviews of the product on popular sites such as Amazon.ca. Such sites can offer valuable insight with regard to how reliable products are. If multiple reviewers note that a given product has never given them a reason to reconsider their purchase, then you likely don’t need an extended warranty. If you still want the extra protection, read the fine print of the extended warranty so you know just

what it does and does not cover.

Return policies Because so many gifts are returned once the holidays have come and gone, it’s important to understand a retailer’s return policy before buying a gift for a friend or family member. In-store purchases may be subject to different return policies than items bought online, which may need to be returned via the mail, a potentially costly expense for the gift’s recipient depending on the size of the gift. Try to shop only at stores with flexible, consumer-friendly return policies so your friend or family member does not have to jump through hoops just to return the gift. Resisting a holiday deal can be difficult. But shoppers should first read the fine print before making any purchases so they can rest easy knowing they made the best decision possible.

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As thoughtful as holiday gifts may be, many are ultimately returned. Recipients may already have similar items at home or find a particular gift does

not suit their personal styles. Because returns are so common, shoppers should read the fine print before buying gifts to ensure their purchases are not subject to restocking fees if they must be returned. Restocking fees can apply to any product, but they are most often applied to electronics. A restocking fee is a charge the person returning the gift must repay upon bringing the gift back to the store or mailing it back to the warehouse. Restocking fees often apply to items that are not returned in their original factory-sealed box, and these fees can be exorbitant, sometimes as much as 20 percent of the cost of the product. So before buying that big-ticket television or appliance, holiday shoppers should ensure the item’s recipient will not be subject to a considerable fee if he or she decides to return the gift.

|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, November 26, 2015

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The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, November 26, 2015 |

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While Black Friday, the day when many retailers drastically reduce their prices in recognition of the first official day of the holiday shopping season, remains wildly popular among holiday shoppers, in recent years the day after Thanksgiving has gotten some competition in the way of Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving when many retailers, in particular those that are online-only, offer heavy discounts via their websites. Instead of Black Friday traditions like waiting outside stores in the wee hours of the morning, holiday shoppers who can wait until Cyber Monday to start buying gifts can do so from the comforts of their homes or offices. Many Cyber Monday discounts are already set in stone. But savvy shoppers can employ a few additional strategies to make sure they’re saving as much money as possible. • Be ready to buy. In the days leading up to Cyber Monday, make a list of what you want and, if possible, which retailers will have the best deals on those items (retailers may or may not advertise their Cyber Monday deals in advance). Some retailers only offer Cyber Monday deals during a relatively small window of time, so you don’t want to waste time comparing prices with other retailers and risk missing out on a great deal. Make sure such legwork is completed before the arrival of Cyber Monday. Knowing what you want also increases the likelihood that you will get what you want on Cyber Monday, which may enable you to take advantage of free shipping deals that won’t be available later in the season. • Buy smart. When shopping on Cyber Monday, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by sticker prices. But even the most heavily discounted items may be subject to substantial fees, negating the savings and, in certain instances, costing you more

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money than if you were to simply buy the item in-store. Before making any purchases on Cyber Monday, determine the shipping and handling fees and any other additional costs that may offset the deal you think you’re getting. If a deal is simply too tempting to resist, see if there is an in-store pickup option to save you the cost of shipping and handling. • Know the rules. Just because you won’t be waiting in line outside a store in the middle of the night on Black Friday does not necessarily mean you won’t have to get up early to take full advantage of Cyber Monday deals. In the course of doing your Cyber Monday homework, you may find certain items that you simply must have. When you find these deals, read the fine print so you know the rules regarding each specific deal. Some may say “while supplies last” or “limited supply.” In such instances, determine when the sale starts and be ready to go the moment the item goes on sale. • Resist temptation. Cyber Monday deals are often hard to resist, but holiday shoppers should stay disciplined and buy only those gifts they need and not heavily discounted items they are unlikely to use. Buying items you don’t need can stretch your holiday budget and distract you from the shopping you need to do. • Stack ‘em up. Stacking is a term used to describe the use of multiple coupons or discount codes on a single purchase. Many retailers do not allow customers to stack discounts, but some do. Take advantage of those that do. Cyber Monday has grown in popularity as more and more consumers do their holiday shopping online. But shoppers can save even more money if they employ a few saving strategies this Cyber Monday.

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|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, November 26, 2015

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The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, November 26, 2015 |

Maximize time spent on holiday shopping The holiday season encompasses several weeks of frenetic activity, as men and women look to juggle abnormally busy social schedules with holiday shopping. While you might not be able to add hours to the day, there are certain measures anyone can take to make the hustle and bustle of the holiday season more efficient. Shopping swallows up a significant amount of time come the holiday season. According to the latest Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll, the average person will spend 15 hours shopping for presents. Women tend to spend twice as long as men in stores and online, with women logging 20 hours of holiday shopping compared to the

10 hours the average male spends shopping for holiday gifts. Making the most of holiday shopping trips can free up moments and reduce overall stress during the holidays.

Condense your gift list How much time you spend on holiday shopping depends largely on the number of people on your gift list. Shortening that list can save time and money. This may be the year for adults to collectively decide to forego exchanging gifts in lieu of devoting more funds toward gifts for youngsters. Distant friends may no longer need to feel obligated to buy presents for one another. Opting to

do a “Secret Santa” or another grab-bag style gift exchange can reduce the number of gifts you need to buy, saving time along the way. Keep a spreadsheet of your shopping list stored on your computer or smartphone so it can be easily modified year-to-year.

Create a shopping strategy Millions of shoppers flock to stores on Black Friday to take advantage of doorbuster deals, and some even get all of their holiday shopping finished on this one afternoon. Others prefer to divide and conquer over a few weeks. Decide how you would like to economize your shopping so you won’t be traveling from store to store wasting precious time. Organize your shopping list into certain categories. Then match up those categories according to the stores that cater to these items. For example, if your list mentions bedding for a new college student’s dorm room, curtains for an aunt and a set of beach towels for a friend who will be doing some post-holiday travel, group these purchases together and head to a bed-and-bath store. Such a plan in place can greatly cut down on your time spent shopping.

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in store check-out lines for an average of 3.5 to 4 hours this holiday season. Avoiding such situations can save you a significant amount of time, so shop during off-peak hours when you won’t be elbowto-elbow with fellow shoppers. Take advantage of stores’ extended hours and shop later in the evening, when parents and their children will likely be preparing for bed and not waiting in line at the mall. Some retailers entice shoppers with early bird specials and open their doors very early, so shoppers looking to save time can make an effort to be the first person at the door when the store opens. If you must shop during a lunch hour, shop online where crowds are never a concern.

Split up the shopping Spouses, family members and even friends can pool their shopping time and help others by tackling some of their purchases. Dividing the work shortens the time spent in stores, and a third party may have a keen eye to a deal or a unique gift when he or she is emotionally removed from the purchase. The average person finds time is of the essence come the holiday season. Prioritizing and economizing shopping is one way to make the season less hectic.

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|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, November 26, 2015

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The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, November 26, 2015 |

Thornhill clown celebrated for his heroic actions By Simone Joseph and Tim Kelly

sjoseph@yrmg.com / tkelly@yrmg.com

A Thornhill clown found himself in the middle of a media maelstrom this week. Shane Farberman became an international media sensation, a sought-after interview, an overnight wigged hero. His painted face made the cover of The Toronto Sun, was featured in The Toronto Star and in the Washington Post . In twitter-tech lingo, he was trending in Europe, he said Tues-

day., noting he even made it onto the front page of a newspaper in London, England. Our own hometown clown, Farberman lives off of New Westminister on the Vaughan side of Thornhill. Farberman has been a professional clown for 32 years. He manages Farco Entertainment Inc., an agency that books other clowns, magicians and specialty entertainers around the globe. The incident that brought his

rainbow wig to the forefront began at around 3 p.m. Sunday. He was driving back from a day’s work in Toronto with two clown coworkers in the back seat of his SUV. Farberman turned a corner and saw a man jumping on cars in the Front and Portland streets area and called 911. When the man ran down to Bathurst Street, Farberman followed in his car. Then, he saw the man try to punch women walking in the opposite direction on the street. The women began to walk a

bit faster. The man began chasing them. Farberman was still in full clown makeup and costume. He rolled down his windows and yelled for the women to get into his car. While looking astonished, the women ended up diving into Farberman’s car, squeezing in with the two other clowns in the back seat. Then, the man turned his attention to Farberman’s own car. “He was pounding and he was smashing and he was looking at them with death in his eyes, he

was absolutely — and I’ve never experienced that, I’m a happy guy,” Farberman said. “What am I going to do, go out and hit him with a balloon? It was pretty terrifying.” The police arrived and subdued him. He received a celebratory scroll at Toronto city hall, among other acclamations. Farberman said he doesn’t consider his actions particularly heroic. “I’m very humbled. I believe that people should look out for people,” he said.

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The Middle East refugee crisis has received plenty of attention in Canada, part of which has been heard in Markham. As a means of answering the call to help those seeking a new place to live in a safer environment, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church went out to do their part durinf their annual fall bazaar last Saturday. During their one-day event, the church raised close to $1,100 to assist in bringing two refugee families from Syria and Iraq into Markham. Also stepping to the front that day were some vendors, who donated a portion or all of their sales to the cause. “I love to give back. This is a wonderful project that was started by our archdiocese,” said Lisa Pinnock Fernandes, an independent consultant for Epicure. Selling her company’s gluten-free alternatives at the bazaar, Fernandes said what caught her attention was the cost it takes to assist just one family of four people — that being close to $30,000. “When I heard about the archdiocese wanting to bring in two families and it takes close to $30,000 to settle each of them, I was inspired to do something.” Rounding up whatever items they could from their neighbourhood to sell at the bazaar, Rose Marie DeSouza said it was the least she and her husband could do. “We’re donating all of our proceeds to this,” she said. “I hope I can raise at least $100.”

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York Region is planning for the future and wants your feedback The Regional Municipality of York continues to plan for the future of transportation 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 Transportation Master Plan. The Transportation Master Plan establishes the vision for transportation services, assesses existing transportation system performance, forecasts future travel demand and defines projects and strategies to address road, transit and active transportation needs.

Your community, your say. Study findings, staff analysis and community input have helped develop draft recommendations addressing transportation needs and opportunities. These draft recommendations will be presented for feedback from residents and businesses at the third and final round of open houses in December:

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South Services Centre 50 High Tech Road

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City of Markham

Angus Glen Community Centre 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East

December 3, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

City of Vaughan

Vellore Town Hall 9541 Weston Road

December 8, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Town of Newmarket

Ray Twinney Recreation Complex 100 Eagle Street West

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|The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, November 26, 2015

“This is a total group effort,” added Imelda Lamasan, who was overseeing the baked goods sale. While the funds raised from the bazaar might seem small in number, it will go towards the bigger picture in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church’s objective in raising a total of $60,000 to assist the two, four-member families. The decision to assist the two families, Tania DeSouza recalled, began in September when the St. Patrick’s archdiocese launched Project Hope. A former refugee who came to Canada in 1972 from Uganda and currently serving as member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League, DeSouza said since the start of Project Hope, they are well under way towards fulfiling their objective, as close to $37,000 has been raised. “We’re responsible for things like housing resettlement and education,” she said as to where funds raised will be allocated. As well, the Catholic Women’s League will try to contribute other necessities, including nearly new clothing items and furniture. With so many families presently seeking refugee status, DeSouza said the number of families their archdiocese could sponsor was determined by the Office for Refugees, Archdiocese of Toronto. While they know which refugee families they are assisting, Kathleen Koyama, another member of the St. Patrick’s Women’s Catholic Women’s League, said the status as to when they will officially arrive is still not determined.

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The Thornhill Liberal | Thursday, November 26, 2015 |

Westmount Collegiate evacuated over bomb threat York Regional Police confirmed an evacuation at Thornhill’s Westmount Collegiate Institute was a response to a phoned-in bomb threat to the Thornhill school on Monday.

During the evacuation, police did a sweep of the high school and found nothing, said Const. Andy Pattenden. The canine unit also attended. Students were evacuated to a nearby school as a precaution. York police received a call at 9:17 a.m. about the threat. The evacuation started just after 10 a.m.

No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing, Const. Pattenden said. No arrests have been made. Students returned to the school later in the day. The Thornhill high school is located at 1000 New Westminster Dr. in the Bathurst and Centre streets area. — Simone Joseph

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Police launch Lock It or Lose It campaign Lock your vehicle or risk losing its contents. That’s the message from York Regional Police as the organization participates in the provincewide Lock It or Lose It campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and encourages drivers to take precautions to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft. During the campaign, residents are being reminded about the dangers of property and identity theft resulting from unlocked vehicles, and that valuables should never be left in plain view. YRP officers, in partnership with GO Transit, will be handing out theft prevention material to commuters at various GO lots. Officers will also be attending several malls in the area and reminding shoppers to lock their vehicles and ensure that their purchases are securely stowed in the trunk.

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Kettle campaign kids off in Richmond Hill, Vaughan Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow made the first official donation Friday to launch the annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign. Barrow helped kick start the seasonal campaign at Hillcrest Mall, marking the 11th year for the organization that seeks donations for the needy. Over the next few weeks, you will spot the iconic red kettle in more than 20 locations across Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges, Vaughan and Maple. It’s the largest fundraising drive of the year for the Salvation Army and this year, the group hopes to raise $175,000 for those who are living in poverty in Vaughan and Richmond Hill. Kettle volunteers are still needed, call 905-737-0496.

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Thursday, Nov. 26 Annual Richmond Hill Beaded Art Fall Show & Sale runs Nov. 26 to 29 at Boynton House inside Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills E. at Leslie. Hours Thursday are 3 to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade necklaces, earrings, pendants, etc. Free admittance, free parking; portion of proceeds goes to Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold program. For more, visit www. rhbeadart.ca or call 416-432-2887. Home on the Hill Family Support Group meets Nov. 26, 7 to 9 p.m. (the second and last Thursday of each month) at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. This meeting includes a 50-minute session on mindfulness/relaxation strategies. For information, contact Maggie at maggie@rveltheer.com.

Friday, Nov. 27 Create set of 12 ceramic holiday ornaments at Markham Museum’s Pottery Studio, 9350 Markham Rd., Nov. 27, 7 to 9 p.m. at an adult pottery workshop. Cost $56.50 per person. Pre-registration required; call 905-305-5970. Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave,, Thornhill, presents a session Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. on Syrian Refugees – How You Can Help. Lisa Kisel from Jewish Immigration Aid Services will speak during Kabbalat Shabbat service about ways to help Syrian refugees. For more, go to kolami.ca or call 905-709-2620.

Saturday, Nov. 28 Christmas Bazaar will be presented at Christ The King Dietrich Bonhoeffer Lutheran Church, 149 Bay Thorn Dr. Thornhill, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. bake sale, crafts, gifts, lunch and much more. For details, email office@ lutheran-church-thornhill.org

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Community Calendar Sunday, Nov. 29 Document your children’s precious little hands and create hand printed ceramic tiles as gifts at Markham Museum’s Pottery Studio, 9350 Markham Rd., at a Family Pottery Hand Print Tiles Workshop Nov. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost $45 for 1 child and 1 adult. Pre-registration required; call 905-305-5970. Mosaic Interfaith’s Annual Peace Meal — Walking in our Moccasins, Understanding First Nations Ways of Knowing — will be held Nov. 29 from 2-5 p.m. at Temple Har Zion, 7360 Bayview Ave., Thornhill. Keynote speaker is Kim Wheatley, an Anishinaabe band member of the Shawanaga First Nation, speaking about First Nations beliefs and how to help bring about Reconciliation, following release of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report. Interfaith panel will offer input. Please bring dish to share, but no nuts, meat, poultry, eggs, fish, dairy, or alcohol due to dietary laws/allergies. RSVP to Fran Isaacs, co-chair, at thisisfran@yahoo.com Join Associated Hebrew Schools at a Kamin Hanukkah Concert for ages 2 to 6 Nov. 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kamin Education Centre, 300 Atkinson Ave, Thornhill. Enjoy the Sonshine and Broccoli concert, meet school’s

administrative team and stay for refreshments and school tours. To RSVP for this free event, visit associatedhebrewschools.com/chanukah Markham Concert Band, under director Doug Manning, presents A Seasonal Celebration Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. at Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd. with Christmas and Hanukhah favourites, and music from all eight Harry Potter films. Tickets: adults $22, seniors/ students $17 For details, visit mcband.ca The Shoshana chapter of Canadian Hadassah-Wizo presents a learn to play Mahjong fundraiser Nov. 29, 1 to 4 p.m. at Bayview Golf and Country Club, 25 Fairway Heights Dr., Thornhill, Tickets: $40/person includes lessons or play, refreshments and door prizes; proceeds to healthcare needs of women and children in Canada and Israel. To reserve, call CHW office at 416-630-8373; bring your own set, if possible.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 Village Voices, directed by Joan Andrews, presents Carol with Brass Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cornell Community Centre Rehearsal Hall, 2nd floor, with special guests — the Markham Concert Band Brass Quintet, playing some holiday favourites. Join in popular audience sing-along; refreshments at intermission, along with special events. Freewill donation to the choir gratefully accepted, as well donations for Markham Food Bank. For details, call 905763-4172 or visit villagevoices.ca

Chabad Russian Centre of Thornhill Woods, 8808 Bathurst St. presents Hanukkah Kiddie Chefs Dec. 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. By reservation only; to register: go to jewishthornhillwoods.org/ templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/617462/jewish/Kids-in-the-Kitchen or call 905-881-1919. All are invited to the 10th annual Holiday Memorial Service Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at Highland Funeral Home-Markham Chapel, 10 Cachet Woods Crt., Markham, (NE corner 16th Ave and Hwy. 404). Live music and personalized service. RSVP to 905-887-8600 recommended, as special elements planned. Refreshments follow service with opportunity to meet others.

Thursday, Dec. 3 Cineplex will broadcast theatre productions at SilverCity Richmond Hill, with The Importance of Being Earnest from London Vaudeville Theatre screened Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Enjoy Oscar Wilde’s much-loved masterpiece starring actor David Suchet. Details at cineplex.com/Events/Stage Join Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) to celebrate the holiday season Dec. 3, 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Langstaff Community Centre, 155 Red Maple Rd., Richmond Hill. Enjoy live music; holiday lunch with desserts; door prizes and gift draws; tickets cost $5, collected at door. For details, call Mariam at 905-770-0601.

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Monday, Dec. 7 Disbanding Cantabile Chorale of York Region presents its final concert, The Joy of Christmas, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Thornhill United Church (Dudley and Elgin) under Robert Richardson, director. Ethel Briggs is guest accompanist, Rev. Sebastian Meadows-Helmer violinist; audience carol sing included. Reception after concert. Admission free with food donations or freewill offering; call 905-731-8318 or visit cantabile.ca The Liberal welcomes submissions of upcoming events from non-profit community organizations. Every effort is made to include all submissions; there is no guarantee of publication. E-mail items to mbeck@yrmg.com Did you know you can add your own items to our online calendar? Visit: www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-events/

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Holly’s young life ended far too soon By Chris TraBer

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arol McGruthers is testament to a mother’s boundless love for a child. Her late daughter, Holly, was a monument to perseverance. Challenged from birth by the rigours of arteriovenous malformation, known as AVM, Holly passed away Aug. 4, 2005, 12:20 p.m. Carol’s reminiscence of her daughter’s 33 years of life is as precise as it is poignant. On the 10th anniversary of Holly’s death, Carol still grieves. Time hasn’t healed the wounds. Her pain is palpable, the tears unbridled. The melancholy milestone is an opportunity to pay tribute to a remarkable child, Carol said. It is also a welcome occasion to publically acknowledge the many people who heartened, encouraged and inspirited Holly along her difficult way. Holly’s 43rd birthday would have been Nov. 30. Carol harkens back to that date in 1972, 12:17 p.m. “Right away, we knew something was very wrong,” she said haltingly. Doctors diagnosed the girl with AVM, a tangle of abnormal blood vessels connecting arteries and veins. It can develop randomly in the body. In Holly’s case it was in the neck and head, causing aneurisms.

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Before age six, Holly had seen 25 specialists and endured many procedures. The illness limited her sight and hearing. “Holly was a quiet, loving and sharing person of faith,” Carol said. “Most doctors didn’t think she’d live to age five. Her faith was really strong.” Carol credits her family’s support and that of a network of professionals, friends, neighbours and even strangers for helping Holly at every fragile stage. “Nurses, doctors, physicians’ wives and secretaries did special things for her,” she said. “They would invite Holly to the hospital for a gift from Santa Claus. Firefighters and paramedics came to save Holly’s life several times.” Newmarket-born Carol and her family, including husband Percy and son Tim, settled in River Drive Park near Holland Landing. Holly enjoyed the waterfront and parks, exploring on her bike and scooter. “Everyone knew Holly,” her mother said. “The neighbour kids watched out for her, protected her.” Neighbour Sam Reid, keyboardist for rock band Glass Tiger, dropped by and gifted Holly with the group’s album and autographed photos. “Holly had a community of extended family and friends who cared for her in many ways,” Carol said. “They are all special people.”

In photo at left: Carol McGruthers holds a picture of her daughter. STAFF PHOTO/NICK IWANYSHYN

In supplied photo below: Challenged from birth by the rigours of arteriovenous malformation, known as AVM, Holly passed away Aug. 4, 2005, 12:20 p.m.

Holly attended Jersey Public School in Keswick and Langstaff High School in Richmond Hill. She delighted in reading and making muffins to share with classmates and teachers. The teen was proud to be in her self-described “differently abled” class. Carol speaks solemnly about her daughter’s last years, recalling how fellow members of Queensville-Holland Landing United Church reached out with prayers and gifts. She lauds the care Holly received at her Sutton hospice. “Holly’s life was hard with many limitations,” she said. “She perservered and found bright spots and good times in the little things. It was a pleasure to look

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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.”

after her. She was and is so loved.” Life ended at Southlake Regional Health Centre where it began. “Holly walked across the hospi-

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tal hall and told a new friend she was going back to her room and die,” Carol said in a whisper. “And she did.”

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Matriarch and much loved mother and Nonna passed away peacefully with her family close to her heart at Southlake Village, Newmarket. Devoted wife of 62 years of the late Luigi. Beloved mother of Iolanda, Gemma and Tony (Karen). Adoring Nonna of the late Nadia, Robert (Michelle), Anna-Lisa (Anthony), Ryan (Becky), Matthew (Amber), Andrew (Jess), Pierce, Marco, Jason (Gris), Nicolas and Evan. Also missed by great-grandchildren Luka and Sophia. Also survived by Rita and family. Mom was a guiding light in our lives who will continue to shine forever in our hearts. Family and friends may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Thursday, November 26th 7-9 p.m. and Friday, November 27th 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 10295 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Southlake Village LTC Newmarket would be appreciated. Handy Person

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the matter of the estate of DANA MICHAELA CARMEN IVANESCU, Deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of Dana Michaela Carmen Ivanescu, late of the City of Richmond Hill, in the Regional Municipality of York, in the province of Ontario, who died on March 15, 2015 are hereby notified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned personal representative on or before January 15, 2016 after which date the estate will be distributed, with regard only to claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice. Dated this 26th day of November 2015. Christopher Manu, Estate Administrator 1006 Greenwood Avenue Toronto, ON M4J 4C8

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