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Our community, specifically urban btoufl’villc. has changed drastically in the past IO It's motto says it all: “All All (hilturvs. All Welcome..." lhc gmhp pmmotcs intcgra- tinn thmugh its buddy/system. pnm'dvs vnlunttx-t translation \ervires. shares- infnrmation on (‘ultural traditinm and ()hst'r' mute: and takrs part in lncal events ' 0 “10 lznglish as a Scuin language pmgram at liastRidgv Evangelical Missionary Church has been serving nt-wcmncrs from around the globe for four We wvn- “no uf the fastest- gmwing small towns in the coun- try. according to the last census. 'lhnsv no“ rmidems, many of whom bought new homes on the edges of our town. am originally from countries spread acnm the wodd. the census also tells us. We are now a rl'flection of Canada. a multicultural com- munity on the outskirts of the nation's biggest city. 1113! should be embraced. Sadly. it always isn't. \Ms've heanl from people who moved from Stouffville because of the change-s in our commu nity. And they weren't just corn- plajning about the Sim num- bers of people moving in. We’ve heard the racial slurs. even from business tuners, If anyone should be thmwing nut the welcome mat. isn't it ourmcr~ Chants? 'I‘hankfully. the vast majority of nesidcnts am tolerant. Some have even gone abow and beyond in attempts to wel- mme our newest neighbtmrs: 0 The Stouffvillc Mullkultural Association has been bringing people together for the past two “w gmhp promotes integra- tion through its hmkly,systmn. pnwidvs volunteer translation \ervires. shares information on (‘uhural traditinm and nbsvr» \‘am‘es pm! takes pan in Inca] events ' 0 Hm l-nglish As a Second language pmgram at liaisidw Evangelical Missionary Church has been serving m-wcmncrs from around the globe for four years. “We teach than English. but we're ofiering them friendship and fellmv'ship." Wanda Knights. a pmgmm m-unlindlnr. said last How do you feel about mem- hon uf our gay. lesbian. bisexual and transgendered community living on your «mm? Would a Prid‘v paraqe fly dawn Stnufiville's Main Sm?! the way (m0 did in Richmund Hill this summer? Whitchurchémufinlle hasn‘t experienced a public display of mlolerdnce. . Intolerance ism always racial- ly based , No debates at council over banning No. 4 from subdivisions. No public outcry aver Chinese business signage. the tipping point for an ugly debate on rat'- ism that wont viral in neighbour ing Markham l8 years ago. Be honest. Ate you tolerant. Whitehurch- Stoufivillc? How about your children? talcum. Wll'trhunh- Stouflvilr? :Arryou HOT TOPIC: Markham animal control City should let (at shelter relocate As a responsible pel (M'IK’I. I .n-ad ynur editorial with great interest. ()ne tion. in particular. struck a painful chord: “Meanwhile. a surprising number of pets. Cats. that an‘ picked up in Markham end up being euthanized. ln2011.thefig- we was 59 per cent. Reports on Markham's City web- site. which are incomplete for 2012. slum that trend appearing ‘to continue.” My last three cats wen? obtained through North Toronto (‘41! Rescue in Thomhill. After my initial visit. I aLso became a regular volunteer. ‘ This “nu kill" mmpletely volunteet-run shelter. sadly. is destined for demolition in the {all of 20”. Re: Is It time for Markham w haw its mm animal shel- ter? editorial. lune 27. I. along with other pet (M11878. I'm sum. would be hopeful the ( lity of Markham would allow this remarkable sholtm to mkx‘alt’ (hope- fuliy. m an are easily accesâ€" sible and flow to transit). Punusnnn Ian Proudfoor 6mm MANAGER Iolm Willem: Sun‘ly. thvw's a plat? fm What are the biggest issues facing Mitchurdw~$tonfville? STOUFFVILLE SAYS/ SANDRA BOLAN this unique facility. along with a humaner organized shelter in Markham's future. Knot. themwill be at least 2(1) more cats to add to the 05m: chopping block STEVEUEBGOTI' RICHMOND HILL We can find money for our own shelter big enougu to warrant an animal shelter and. as the editorial states. if we had decent animal services with the OSPCA or another group we would be able to A: Markham” residents. we are shelling out $400.!!!) for animal adoptions. wildlife help and services. housing etc. and. so far. the ()SPCA is only doing one of housing. Rtlslmnwfivafiwn to have its own animalde- terhditorial. Iurae27. . The euthanasia me is high. wildlife services are Inn-existent and the lack of accountability is skmghcd nfi by the (iin «If Markham and the ()SPCA and. as; a taxpayer. I am sick of it Wm...n}uam mutefmmempan csn'tasmaIIMamm' mumhm-m mmmmwmr ‘tMne'vegnm wmmsanmovm rt along without a shelter rafcwmorcyeam WWW GAVIN ROBERTSON W-Tribune More answers on page 25. 6290mm St. WJMLM 167 Time to take control of animal services RzlslninwfinMaern to Mummammalslwl- m?diwn’al.lum27. I was elated to read the editorial about the _need for an animal choker in Markham. As the city expands and gmwx. it is time Markham take control ofitsanimalservius Markham needs its mm Wriguhereinflwcity. themnarketoxanywhere We always seem to find memoneyforodmneeded serviceswhynotkynhis? Many residents an: not able to nave! to the shchcr in Nemmrket. and instead look to pet stores and Kiiiii to putthase animals when they would otherwise haw adopted from a shelter. Thank you for bringing this important issue m light so. hopefully. one day we m'u haw a 5mm] and anus. siblc animal shelter in our cm: RHIANNON IANE MAKMMM L N" )NVILU: