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WWafi'mammmmmm BY CHRIS MEIR ctraber@yrmg.com If you're a farmer in and around York Region, growing and selling produce at your farm-gate operation, the York Region Food Network wants to hear from you. The network is producing two culturally specific Guides to Fresh Food for the Chinese and South Asian communities in York These new guides will highlight the growers and suppliers of local ethnic food, giving residents the opportunity to become better informed about the many ethnic food options that are grown in and around the region. Farms will be included in the guides for free, said food program co-ordinator Catherine Cook While the network is seeking foods that are specific to these cultural communities, they are also interested in speaking to farmers who are selling their own.produce and meats that reflect a broader army of food choices beyond what are typically recognized as ethnic spe- cific foods. “Communities are seeking fresh, local and homegrown food," she said. “If this definition fits your farm-gate operation, please get in touch with us." The network also wants to include retailâ€" ers who sell local, fresh food from the region’s greenbelt. A v The guides will be available free to York residents and will provide easy-to-read, com- munity-based listings of retailers, farmers It's Not a Wagon and it's Not an SUV... But it is Very Family of 6 Friendly! ‘1 Calling on farmers for cultural food info markets and on-farm operations that provide locally-grown produce for the Chinese and South Asian communities. The Chinese ver- sion will be produced in traditional script. Both guides will be ready for distribution at the end of lune. The guides are made possible through the support of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foun- dation, a charitable organization established to support the vitality of the 1.8-million acre greenbelt. To be included in the 2010 guides, tact Yvome Kelly, 9059670428 ext 205, e-mail yvon firms or Cath- en'ne Cook, 9059670428 ext 203, or email camefinecfi yrfn.ca. The food network is a registered charity dedicated to reducing and eliminating hunger in our community. It raises awareness in York and promotes policy changes that increase access to affordable nutritious food for resi- dents. lt works with regional food banks, anti-poverty organizations and community groups, government and corporate partners to provide and support community programs that provide food and related assistance. T6 learn more about hunger inYork Region. visit www.yrfn.ca Anyone interested should contact the food network by mid-April. Farmers’ infonnation will be listed and there will be a map indicat- ing location. Shop gets tobacco ban An Aurora shop has been slapped with a six-month ban from selling tobacco. Five Star Convenience, on McClellan Way, has been accused by York Region of contra- vening the Smoke Free Ontario Act. The ban has been in effect since March 10. The Act prohibits the sale or supply of tobacco products to minors under the age of 19. Smoking in enclosed workplaces and 4038 Hwy. #7 East Markham- Unionville fl 905â€"479-2480 ‘ A Ti: Gun wvfls“ mawuzmmmoty G A H B E N '6 AL L E H Y ‘ NOW OPEN MARKHAM-UHIMWILLE WMMWWIMIQAY. MMMMMC W! OUR ENTIRE SELECTION V . A A . . . ; n. , . . , n r w ‘ v I I ’ . , Anddfuuomd {Mallow togroM4'pot REG. $2.99 York Region Tobacco Control Offi- cers conducted an investigation of Five Star Convenience following commu- nity complaints of illegal tobacco sales to underage youth. public places is also forbidden. It also bans the public display of tobacco products prior to purchase. Smoking in a7 vehicle carrying children under the age of 16 years old is also prohib- ited. use 4. Ganforkmmmrwkmdngim onhukmlmm‘ srfi'Y'Tm ' SEED SALE! 3 the perfect 95" every time! of Spring to your home. Choose 9mm REG. $699 Tulips, Hyacinth and Meals. 6' pot. gift certificates