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

DINE SAFE: Behind the charges at one restaurant LISA QUEEN lqueen@yrmg.com Pho Saigon restaurant has come a long way since a York Region public health inspector found four cups of cooked noodles covered with a dirty, wet cloth on Oct. 29, 2015.

Hanneson Suy, 17, who manages the Newmarket family restaurant, proudly shows off two new freezers and a meat slicer in the kitchen and talks of future improvements at the restaurant owned by his mother, Channy Prak, originally from Cambodia, a single mother working two

jobs. Pho Saigon is one of 18 York Region restaurants charged at least five times by the health department between January 2015 and April 2017, according to health inspection reports obtained through a Freedom-of-Information application

filed by The York Region Media Group. The restaurant was charged in July and October 2015, and in August 2016. It was not charged in 2017. "I just know when we first took l See 18, page 10

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TOWN PAGE NEXT CWC/COUNCIL MEETINGS Committee of the Whole Council - September 6th at 10 a.m. Special Council - September 6th following CWC Council - September 6th at 3 p.m. Agendas for the September 6th meetings will be available at noon on August 31st at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/agendas. For more information, email clerks@eastgwillimbury.ca.

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HOLIDAY HOURS The Civic Centre, libraries, and community centres will be closed Monday, September 4, 2017 and will re-open on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. If you have an emergency with regards to water, sewers, roads, parks, or recreation facilities, please call 1-866-262-4157.

PUBLIC NOTICE Council proposes to declare surplus and convey Block 294 on Plan 65M-4493 in East Gwillimbury in exchange for a block in Phase 2 of the Queensville subdivision. The conveyance is part of a land exchange with Queensville Properties to facilitate construction of a school on the York Region District School Board’s preferred site. For more information, please contact Janet Gates, Law Clerk, 905-478-4283 ext. 1453, jgates@eastgwillimbury.ca.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Each session runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and residents can drop in anytime. September 5, 2017 Ross Family Complex September 6, 2017 Civic Centre September 7, 2017 Holland Landing Community Centre

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Residents can provide feedback online at eastgwillimbury.ca/electoralreview until September 8th.

Meet with Town staff at community events to learn more about the electoral review options.

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STOP, DROP AND ROLL Fire safety messaging is officially on the move in EG! East Gwillimbury Emergency and Community Safety Services and partners Georgina Fire and St. Marys Cement unveiled a new community education initiative on Tuesday. The new vehicle features a stop, drop, roll message and will travel throughout EG and Gerorgina. Keep an eye out for this new vehicle rolling through a community near you!

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Graphic Design Assistant - Deadline August 31 Intermediate Planner - Deadline September 1 Seasonal Program Instructors - Deadline September 6 Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/jobs for submission details. EAST GWILLIMBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY Customer Service Specialist (Contract) - Deadline September 8 Technology Tutor (Contract) - Deadline September 15 Visit www.egpl.ca for submission details.

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COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Sharon Temple Illumination - September 8 at 8 p.m. at the Sharon Temple. Enjoy the YRP Male Chorus, Shenanigans and short play by Michael Halfin. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Sharon Temple or by calling 905-478-2389. EGMHA Annual Equipment Exchange - September 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sports Complex. Used equipment can be dropped off for consignment or donation in the Canada Hall at the Sports Complex on September 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. York-Simcoe Naturalists Meeting - September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the River Drive Park Community Centre. Collin Cassin will be discussing “The Work of the Invasive Species Council”. Seniors Bus Trip Muskoka Boat Cruise - September 12 along the Muskoka River. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the on-board dining room and spectacular cottage views. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ireg with program code 6400 or at the Recreation Office in the Sports Complex. Voting is Open! - Help us select the top 12 photos for the 2018 Town of EG Calendar. Let us know which photo is your favourite by going to the #EGProud Contest tab on our Facebook Page. Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/photocontest for more information.

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

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

LETTING GO How can parents prepare for the start of school LAURA FINNEY lfinney@yrmg.com velopment, how to be not only independent but also interdependent," she said. Parents should always be thinking of the end goal, she said, and that means doing less for them as they take on more of running their own lives. Stutt agreed, adding that kindergarten not only builds academic skills but also skills to be a life-long learner, like intellectual, creativity and problem solving. Here are some tips: Be positive Focus on the positive aspects of starting kindergarten instead of worrying about all the things that can go wrong, said Schafer. She suggested parents draw

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

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

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

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Johns named president of Ontario Liberal Party Vince’s Market co-owner and East Gwillimbury resident Brian Johns has a new line to add to his resume: Ontario Liberal Par-

ty President. Johns will play a key role in trying to pilot Kathleen Wynne and the Ontario Liberals to re-election next year. "I am excited and honoured to step into this role at a time of transition for how we do politics in

Ontario, and in the lead-up to next spring’s general election," Johns said. "We are working to build an open, inclusive, grassroots party that engages everyday Ontario citizens in the political process." The move was lauded by the premier.

"I appreciate Brian’s hard work, his enthusiasm, and his commitment to modernizing our party," Wynne said. "Our new party president is someone who comes from the grassroots, with the experience of running campaigns in rural and suburban rid-

ings. I’m very pleased to have Brian stepping into this role." Johns grew up and lives in East Gwillimbury, where he is a partner in a chain of independent grocery stores across the region. He currently holds ex-

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No place for complacency when faced with hate For Canadians watching the events that unfolded during a rally on the streets of Charlottesville, Va., earlier this month, that saw white nationalists, neo-Nazis and Ku Klux Klan members openly spouting hateful rhetoric and which escalated into violence that left antifascist protester Heather Heyer dead and 19 others injured, it can be all too tempting to sit back and assume something similar couldn’t happen here. That kind of thinking may be comforting and align well with our collective image of Canada as a welcoming and tolerant society, but it’s a false sense of security. If you’re looking for evidence that white nationalism may yet stir in our nation, you don’t have to look hard. Over the past several months residents in various municipalities across the GTA, including Richmond Hill, have had copies of Your Ward News - a publication that has rightly been labelled as racist, xenophobic, misogynist and homophobic by its critics - delivered to their homes. Other signs are not necessarily so overt. At the recent Sutton Fair, someone made the troubling choice to fly the flag of the Confederacy over a vendor tent. Keswick resident Nelson Mahmoudi took a photograph of the flag, which vanished the day after he saw it, and spoke out against the display, while noting that Civil War re-enactments and museums are about the only places where it would be acceptable to show the Confederate battle flag. He’s right. Despite attempts to turn the so-called "stars and bars" into an emblem of rural pride or to associate it with a romanticized image of country living, the fact remains it was flown by those who sought to defend to the death their "right" to continue keeping people as property. Hopefully, whoever hoisted said flag has learned something about the history of the flag and why it remains such a painful symbol. If that weren’t enough, three schools were vandalized with racist graffiti in Markham last week. In one of those incidents, playground equipment was defaced with a Star of David equalling a swastika and the letters "KKK" standing for Ku Klux Klan. Yet another message spoke of white power. And while some may shrug the graffiti off as childish shenanigans, York Regional Police are correctly treating it as a hate crime. Not taking such matters seriously can foster complacency which can only embolden those with white nationalist leanings. It’s up to all of us who strive to live in a just society to be watchful for hateful behaviour and speak out when we see it. As Aldous Huxley said: "Eternal vigilance is not only the price of liberty; eternal vigilance is the price of human decency."

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• LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Hateful graffiti should be reported On Aug. 3, my husband and I were taking a leisurely stroll with our dog down the pathway in a park off of Nellie Little Crescent. Our pleasant walk became upsetting when we laid eyes on a swastika, drawn clearly on the three-hold trash can, which was meant to keep the area clean and pleasurable. Clearly, we were upset by what we saw. Hate crimes of any type have no place in our community or, for that matter, anywhere else. We reported this hate graffiti to the York Regional Police immediately. They responded quickly, respectfully and with sensitivity. For this my husband and I are grateful. For those people who view this as a prank - it’s not

funny. It’s very hurtful. Millions of people were murdered under the banner of this symbol. Let’s keep our citizens safe and free from fear and humiliation. I urge anyone who observes such an offence to report it to the police. Susan Charney Newmarket

Abysmal ignorance RE: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disappointed by letters in recent edition, Aug. 10 I must add my voice to that of letter writer Jeff Harmsen, who very eloquently summarized my own feelings - and doubtless many others in our community - in calling out the abysmal ignorance on display in some recent letters to The Era. I do not dispute the

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Composting should be mandatory I’m a person who has used the composter for 25 years and I think it should be made law. Garbage day comes and I have one container; my neighbours have two or three (I peek). The big reward comes once a year. It’s like Christmas - you turn over your big black box and see beautiful black gold and it’s free, it’s for you, keep it. Noah lived on the ark for 40 days without garbage pickup. Think about it. He lived to be 350. Lila Duncan Newmarket

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right of any person to disagree with any prevailing controversy, but there is a disturbing trend nowadays to aping the propaganda points circulating - both from left and right of centre with little awareness of the distortions or outright lies they perpetuate. So when a former federal minister such as Julian Fantino decides to weigh in to spread distorted and prejudicial statements about Omar Khadr, I am left seething. We booted Stephen Harper out, after all, along with his cadre of robo-MPs and the Harrisite wannabe Republicans, and elected Justin Trudeau to restore some sanity - and basic honour to Ottawa. But Fantino nonetheless carries the can to the bitter end, no doubt trying to help Son-of-Harper Andrew Scheer resurrect

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At our council meeting on Aug. 15, council decided to move to a ward-based electoral system for the 2018 municipal election. This decision was made to support the growth the town is experiencing. Over the next council term, East Gwillimbury’s population will almost double in size. Three ward options have been developed and we are now inviting you to have your say. Your opinion is important to all of us and will be used to help guide our final decision and shape the future direction of the town’s municipal council. Currently, the town operates as an at-large council, meaning that all four councillors are elected to represent you. On election day, voters select four coun-

VIRGINIA HACKSON Mayor’s Column cillors from the list of all the candidates running and the four candidates with the highest number of votes become the new councillors. To accommodate a ward system, the municipality would be divided into specific geographic areas, known as wards, each with approximately the same population. Depending on the option selected, each ward may have one or two

councillors. On election day, you select one or two candidate(s) from your ward and the candidate(s) with the highest number of votes will serve as your dedicated voice on town council. In an at-large or ward system, the mayor is elected at-large. Below, are the options being presented for public review: 1. A four-ward hybrid model with four ward councillors, and two councillors elected at large. 2. A three-ward model with two councillors elected in each ward 3. Adding two at-large councillors for 2018, then moving to a five-ward model in 2022 Please take the time to view the proposed maps on-

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three open houses. Sessions run from 7 to 9 p.m. and residents can drop in any time. • Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the Ross Family Complex • Wednesday, Sept. 6 at

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

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

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

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TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Markham’s Sir John A. Macdonald Public School will keep its name for now. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario has called on its local school board to rename a Pickering school named after Canada’s first prime minister, claiming he committed "genocide." But the York Region District School Board has confirmed it hasn’t heard the same request from the York branch of the ETFO. "We have not been approached about renaming any of our schools," YRDSB spokesperson Licinio Miguelo said. The York board’s namingand-renaming policy states the name of a school is carefully se-

lected with the intention of providing an inspiration for learning while supporting the mission, vision and values of the board. Under the current policy, a school may be renamed due to a significant change in school focus, amalgamations of schools, school replacement or the development of a new identity for the school. However, the reasons for renaming a school are not limited to only these scenarios. The Markham school is safe for now but that doesn’t mean the school board won’t hear the request in the future as the ETFO passed a motion during its recent annual meeting that will lobby local branches to ask their school boards to rethink the use of Sir John A. Macdonald’s name.

David Mastin, president of ETFO’s Durham local, says there was "a fair bit" of discussion on the motion and he expects it to be controversial locally. York Region’s ETFO president David Clegg has yet to return requests for comment. Scarborough, Brampton, Kingston, Hamilton, Waterloo and Belleville schools also share the name of the politician. Macdonald served as prime minister from 1867 to 1873 and again from 1878 to 1891. He is often characterized as a nation-builder who led Canada through its early growth - helping to bring the country together under Confederation and overseeing the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway. However, critics have raised concerns about Macdonald’s

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tive to come for and be part of, it’s just an incredible experience for the kids and for the parents, too," she said. "He’s so into space. When we were in Florida (in February), we went to the Kennedy Space Center, so this really ties all into that and it’s just incredible for them and be a part of." Five-year-old Brooke Emmerson of Barrie, who just finished treatments for leukemia, was excited to draw designs for the spacesuit, because she has plans to be a princess who drives a motorcycle in space, her mom Jennifer Emmerson said. Brooke’s sister, Rachel, 7, also participated in the project. Southlake president Dr. Dave Williams, who is an astronaut, said the hospital felt it was important to be involved, because the message of exploring space is about hope for the future. "The concept behind the Unity spacesuit was to create something that captures the imagination of the next generation of space explorers, scientists, artists, researchers, engineers; and to demonstrate by working together collaboratively, we can overcome tremendous challenges," he said. "So, the search for a cure for cancer is an international effort."

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Stage 185 to feature theme nights, silent parties and weekly drag queen shows TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Newmarket’s Main Street is to be the stage for York Region’s first LGBTQ club. Patrice Bromfield and her partner Teresa Morrison have always dreamed of opening a club and lounge where members of York Region’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, now more than 6,000 strong in the region, can be free to be themselves and have a good time in a comfortable environment. "It is going to be a beautiful thing and anyone and

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safe and comfortable for people from all walks of life."

She and her friends often make the trek to Toronto to engage in such venues,

but she has heard time and time again that a place closer to home would be preferred. So, Bromfield and Morrison are making it happen. "We will have a place where everyone will feel loved and included," she added. "We were so impressed with the community embracing Pride Fest that it makes sense to open in Newmarket." Stage 185 will take over the space and patio above Made in Mexico. To start, it will be open Thursday through Sunday, featuring a light menu and alcoholic beverages from around the world during the day. After 10 p.m., the club will feature unique entertainment including silent parties where patrons are given a set of headphones when they enter. The entire club will be silent, but everyone will hear the DJ’s beats through their ear

pieces. Drag queens from across the country are already being booked to perform every Sunday evening. "We like to do things a little differently," Bromfield laughed The owners also want to give back by providing youth programing during the day and hosting fundraisers. While the club is still under renovation, the prelaunch party will be held at the Newmarket Optimist Club at 9p.m. on Sept. 2 and a party will be held every Saturday from 10 p.m. on until Stage 185 officially opens its doors. Tickets for the prelaunch are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Stage185.com is still under construction but more information and tickets are available by contacting Bromfield at 647-206-9552 or emailing kandyhairextlounge@gmail.com.

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Working in Hospice is good for the Soul My first hospice experience came in 1990, when I was the Support Coordinator for the AIDS Committee of Thunder Bay. A middle aged transgender woman called me from her hospice bed, and asked me to come and see her, that I needed to come right away, she had limited time. When I entered the room, she was elegant with her make-up showing her soft features, and her wig done just so. She talked about her life and career and asked if I would help her write her obituary. She gave instructions on how she wanted to be dressed and make-up and hair for her funeral. I took careful notes and read them back to her to be sure I had it right. She mentioned that she felt peaceful and a sense of relief. She asked me to speak with her family, who were struggling--which I did later in the afternoon. They agreed to honour her wishes and took the notes from me. A day later Alexandra died peacefully in her hospice room with family around her. I realized from that moment I was in the right place. In my early twenties, I worked on a cancer ward as a Registered Nurses Assistant. I would listen to patient’s stories, while I bathed them and helped them start the day with a fresh gown and clean sheets.

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The Nutritionnaire Seanna Thomas, a holistic nutritional consultant, is hosting Kids Celebrate Canada, a free event Sept. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. "There is just a lot of junk out there and I find there is a lot of conflicting information online," she said, so she tries to keep things easy with simple tips to get children to eat and feel better. This time of year is a good time to make changes because students are starting a new year, she explained.

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That nasty business this month in Charlottesville, Virginia has uncovered an unlikely ally. While racially motivated incidents are serious and creeping across North America, the politically correct movement is ironically taking the cue to rid the world of offensive history. It is rare the hero who achieved greatness without offending someone along the way, no matter what the calling. In Canada, statues and buildings bearing the names of former prime ministers - Sir John A. Macdonald and Pierre Elliott Trudeau, for instance - are being scrutinized and recommended

JOHN CUDMORE Cuddy Shark for dismantling because of actions deemed in a revisionist light as offensive, demeaning and unbecoming of a national leader. For every action, however, there is a reaction and much is dependent upon one’s point of view. Are legends no longer sacred?

The sports world celebrates its icons whether by statues, hall of fame inductions and buildings bearing their names. Ball parks, hockey rinks, football stadiums across North America typically celebrate figures affiliated with the teams playing inside the gates. Sometimes, but not always, they are nice people. While the cheers these figures have generated may be enormous, there are others whose dreams and teams have been crushed in their wake. Never mind the truly mean and nasty characters such as Ty Cobb, the baseball legend, or others whose morals and personal behaviours may

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today be deemed unsavoury. Billionaires, whose businesses sit on a foundation of misery, perhaps cutthroat and sketchy business practices, sometimes exploitation, routinely find themselves attached to venues. No one much minds, particularly if their team is ahead on the field. On a completely different level, consider the following, realizing tongue is planted somewhat firmly in cheek. Supporters of the Minnesota North Stars, or was it the Detroit Red Wings, or both, might want to petition the Boston Bruins to cease and desist public honourings

for the great Bobby Orr. It was the Parry Sound whirlwind, after all, who skated rings around those teams, revolutioning how hockey is played. Countless opponents experienced mental anguish due to Orr embarrassing them and handing over their underwearings after the game. Though invented a few years earlier, fellows like Bobby Hull took slapshooting pucks to another level, sending terrorized goaltenders fleeing in search of face masks and enhanced protective gear. Goaltending used to be such a pleasant experience - no skating, or bodychecking, or stickhandling expectations.

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in Gatineau, Quebec. Top-seeded Draxl followed a doubles victory with Alex-Antoine Marquis on Aug. 26 by knocking down his second seeded doubles partner 7-6 (5), 6-3 the next day to claim the singles title for a sweep of hardware at the Canadian championships. The 15-year-old Draxl won five straight matches, including a 6-1, 6-3 triumph over third-seeded Samuel Paquette in the semifinal round to claim the singles title. In doubles, Draxl and Marquis were seeded No. 1 entering the event. They combined to defeat second-seeded Gabriel Diallo and Daniel Fainblum 6-2, 6-3 in the final.

NBA’s Knicks sign former York resident to contract The New York Knicks signed free agent guard Xavier RathanMayes to a contract, the National Basketball Association team has disclosed. The former Markham resident, who was named to the allACC defensive team in his junior year at Florida State University last season, was not selected in this summer’s NBA draft. The six-foot, four-inch 210pound graduate of Huntington Prep in West Virginia played four games for the Knicks’ Summer League team in Orlando. He lived in Markham for one year when he was 15 and attended David and Mary Thompson Collegiate Institute in Scarborough for Grade 10. "I am blessed and honored to be a part of such an incredible and historic franchise," said Rathan-Mayes. "I’m super-excited to help the Knicks get back to the winning ways that the great fans of New York are so accustomed to." Rathan-Mayes was unfazed by moving through the two-round draft without being selected. In fact, it may have opened up more options. "I declared for the draft with the thought it was the best decision for me and my family," he said in a telephone conversation during a visit to Scarborough. "I knew I would have an opportunity to play somewhere anyway. Ultimately, the Knicks were the best decision for me and my family. I think the chances of me making the roster are good so I’m looking forward to it." The 23-year-old finished with 451 career assists in his three seasons at FSU, the fourth highest total in school history. In 100 career games for the Seminoles, Rathan-Mayes compiled 1,236 points.

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l Thursday, August 31 East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market 2017 WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: East Gwillimbury Farmers Market, Yonge Street and Green Lane, East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-478-4282 Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, perennials, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, honey, sauces, preserves, soaps, artisans and much more.

Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 2:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N., Aurora CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 888-236-6283, elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, http:// www.blood.ca COST: Summer donors are needed to help hospital patients. Please schedule your appointment to #GiveLife now. Town of Aurora’s Movies in the Park - Trolls WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Hickson Park, Conover Ave. and Borealis Ave., Aurora CONTACT: Shelley Ware, 905726-4762, sware@aurora.ca, http://www.aurora.ca/moviesinthepark COST: Activities and pre-movie surprises

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Newmarket Farmers Market 2017 WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Riverwalk Commons, Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: info@newmarketfarmersmarket.com COST: A place to buy farm fresh produce, home-made baking, handmade crafts and a great place to meet up with friends over breakfast or lunch.

l Sunday, September 3 Magna Centre 10th Anniversary WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Dr., Newmarket CONTACT: Deanna Smith, 905895-5193, dsmith@newmarket.ca, http://www.newmarket.ca/events COST: Free activities throughout the day, cake and drinks served at 2 p.m.

Aurora Car Club Cruise Night WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St. E., Aurora CONTACT: auroracarclub@gmail.com, http://www.auroracarclub.ca/ COST: Our cruise nights consist of weekly sponsor donated door prizes, ’50s/’60’s music, cash collection for the Aurora Food Pantry, ice cream vendor and, of course, the cars. l Tuesday, September 5 Highway 11 Cruisers Home of the Hot Ones Weekly Cruise Night WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Harvey’s Restaurant,

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LEARN Seminar Series - Converting the Sale WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: NewMakeIT, 1310 Kerrisdale Blvd., Newmarket CONTACT: 905-898-5900 COST: Free Learn how to turn prospects into repeat customers, whether online or in person. Little Puppeteer WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St., East Gwillimbury CONTACT: 905-8366492 Ages birth to five years. Drop in. Come learn and explore through

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Mormons hold conference 5 things to do this weekend KEN SISLER Full-time missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came from as far away as Sudbury for a missionary conference at the Mormon meeting house in Newmarket on August 10, 2017. A total of 80 missionaries from Barrie, Brampton and Sudbury made their way for this all-day event. At the conference, missionaries were provided training on how to become better missionaries. Elder Garrett Stephens, from Dallas, Texas, and Elder Spencer Cornejo, from Corona, California, who both serve in the Newmarket English-speaking and

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Spanish-speaking congregations, said they enjoyed fellowship with the other missionaries, as well as learning a few things to help them in their missionary work. Eight of the missionaries attending the conference are fluent in English and Spanish, reflecting the growing Spanish-speaking population in Ontario. There are approximately 11,000 people who speak Spanish in York region, including about 1,000 in Newmarket. Mormon missionaries are required by their church to provide community service each month. The service could be anything from cleaning a park

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against West Nile virus

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

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

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

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Fight the Bite!

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

DEET

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

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

How York Region protects you

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

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

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

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For more information on West Nile virus, call York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-512-6228 or visit

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