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Golden Girl dealing with celebrity status King City’s MacLennan swamped with requests BY CHRIS TRABER
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The life of a trampoline gymnast has its ups and downs. Add an Olympic gold medal, as King’s Rosie MacLennan did at the 2012 London Games, and things start to go a little sideways. Since returning from the Olympiad, where she was Canada’s sole gold medallist, the 23-year-old athlete has had few moments to herself, swamped with print, radio and TV interviews and special appearance requests. “I can’t complain,” she said with a chuckle en route from a Toronto radio station Wednesday morning. “It’s manageable, as long as we keep it organized.” As Canada’s “Golden Girl”, the chant fellow athletes and fans shouted when Rosie’s 57.305 gold medal winning score was announced, the demands of celebrity began immediately. After stepping from the podium, a mandatory drug test was conSee MACLENNAN, page A10.
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More ER nurses Staffing levels contributed to deaths: Klees get EMS on road BY JOE FANTAUZZI
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York hospitals to split $1.2M from province BY AMANDA PERSICO
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With the province proposing funding for dedicated emergency room nurses, York Region EMS can get back on the road faster. York Region’s hospitals are to split $1.2 million for the 2012-2013 budget year, which is equivalent to the addition of more than 23,000 dedicated nursing hours. Emergency room dedicated nurses care for patients with nonlife threatening conditions who arrive by ambulance. That means, paramedics can spend less time in hospitals and more time saving lives. Providing immediate care to patients who arrive by ambulance will help reduce the time paramedics spend in emergency
rooms, or off-load time. “The care process starts right there,” Markham Stouffville Hospital emergency services and mental health director Sandy Marangos said. “This gets paramedics back on the road, where they need to be.” While funds haven’t been allocated, historically Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital takes the largest proportion in the region, as it has the highest number of ambulance arrivals, York Region EMS chief Norm Barrette said. Adding more emergency room or off-load nurses is a step in the right direction. “There are growing pressures in emergency rooms,” Mr. Barrette said. “These nurses help free paramedics up, who can go back into the community and respond to the next 911 call.” See SOUTHLAKE, page A9.
A York Region MPP expects a coroner’s probe will find problems such as staffing levels and the design of helicopters directly contributed to the deaths of patients carried by Ontario’s embattled air ambulance service. The remarks by NewmarketAurora’s Frank Klees, who has criticized the operations of Ornge, Ontario’s air ambulance service, for
months, came on the heels of an announcement by the chief coroner’s office yesterday it will probe about six years of deaths involving transport by the agency. And while the exact number of deaths that will be reviewed has not been finalized, the death of cube van driver Richard Ribeiro, 28, of Oshawa, in a May 9 crash in Whitchurch-Stouffville does fit the probe’s parameters, deputy coroner Dr. Dan Cass said in an
interview. Ornge has two helicopters at the Toronto Island airport. At the time of the call to WhitchurchStouffville, a chopper was unavailable because one crew was on a call and another was scheduled to start later as it worked beyond its 12-hour shift, Ornge said at the time. The later start time was necesSee EXPERT, page A8.
York woman tests positive for West Nile A 54-year-old Markham woman has what is York Region’s first probable human case of West Nile virus this year. The woman has flu-like symptoms and is recovering at home, near Yonge and John streets in Thornhill, York health protection director Joe La Marca said Wednesday. While it was notified of her preliminary test results Aug. 11, the region is still trying to determine when and where she may have contracted the virus, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, Mr. La Marca said. — L.H. Tiffany Hsieh
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Time has come for convenience store liquor ISSUE: Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty expanding LCBO, but won’t put alcohol in corner stores.
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ooze is business. Big business in Ontario. The LCBO added $1.6 billion to Ontario’s coffers last year, so it’s no wonder the Liberal government has approved a 70-outlet expansion, costing $100 million, over the next two years. The Progressive Conservatives are, instead, calling on the Liberals to share the love and allow convenience stores to sell beer and wine. It’s a move to which most consumers would say cheers — more than 112,000 signed an Ontario Convenience Stores Association petition favouring the idea and a new Angus Reid poll indicates two of three Ontarians favour buying beer and wine at the corner store. Yet, despite the apparent support of consumers for change to the liquor laws that date back to the 1930s, Premier Dalton McGuinty was quick to put a cork in the idea, insisting the LCBO is doing a good job preventing minors from buying alcohol. “We believe it’s a system that enables us to provide greatest guarantee to moms and dads that when a 16-year-old or 17-year-old shows up to buy beer or some liquor, that we have the necessary measures in place to ferret them out and deny them access to alcoholic beverages,” Mr. McGuinty said. As if our kids are going to become drooling, staggering alcoholics without the benevolent intervention of the LCBO and Premier Dad. The reality is a majority of our teenaged minors are drinking alcohol. Alcohol is the No. 1 drug of choice for youth and is used by 55 per cent of grades 7 to 12 students, according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s 2011 Ontario student drug use and health survey. The convenience stores association insists individual owners do a better job of turning away ineligible buyers of age-restricted products than do the LCBO or The Beer Store and has studies to back it up. But are Ontarians less responsible than the citizens of Alberta, Quebec, most of the United States, United Kingdom and many European countries, where wine and beer are available in grocery and convenience stores? Of course we’re not. The Ontarians who want the convenience of having beer and wine available at the local store will also want to see it sold responsibly, under the same stringent — or even stricter — rules followed by the LCBO, including proof of age for all purchases, It’s working in the 214 Ontario stores already selling alcohol in communities too small for a regular LCBO outlet or Beer Store. Bottom line, selling alcohol is a business and it’s wrong for the Liberals to be coy about its true motivation to maintain — and expand — the status quo. LCBO analysis estimates the new stores will have an economic spinoff of about $120 million and generate about 740 direct and indirect jobs. If beer and wine were sold in variety stores, it would not only be convenient, it would be a major boon to small businesses. Only 5 per cent of those polled in the Angus Reid survey were aware the Beer Store is not publicly owned like the LCBO, but operated by foreign multinational alcohol distributors. In today’s economy, why shouldn’t some of the profits of beer sales remain in our province? While not advocating the sale of the lucrative LCBO, according to Thornhill PC MPP Peter Shurman, his party is urging a review of the more than 600 provincial agencies, boards and commissions, including the LCBO. “We need to ensure the government focuses on core public services and gets out of other areas and the sale and distribution of alcohol needs to be part of that discussion.” For all these reasons, it’s wrong for Premier McGuinty to simply brush aside the proposal of selling beer and wine in convenience stores, without at least renewing the debate, using social responsibility and the public interest as essential parameters.
BOTTOM LINE: The government should consider putting beer and wine in convenience stores.
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World without cars? Maybe on my island “Resolved: That the running of horseless carriages be prohibited within the limits of the village of Mackinac.” — Mackinac Island, Michigan, Village Council, July 6, 1898. o you ever wonder what it would really be like to live in a place where there are no cars? Just bicycles, people on foot and maybe a better use of boats along the shoreline to get around? It’s this kind of utopian ideal many envision for pockets of downtown Toronto or main streets in the towns that surround the big city (minus the boats, of course, although the way it’s been raining, you never know). You’d like to get an idea of how this would work but examples — short of going to a continent where the car is not ubiquitous thanks to basic poverty — are few and far between. I was lucky enough to go to a place where cars aren’t king over my summer vacation. It was fun for this tourist and fascinating from the perspective of the car-less society. Mackinac Island, which is in Lake Huron, has lived apparently quite happily under an automobile ban since the early 1900s. The only acceptable modes of transportation other than good old shoe power are bicycles — of which there are hundreds for rent — and horses, whose calling cards add a certain odiferous quality to the air in the town core. (Just think of it as “horse exhaust”, which clears your sinuses.) The horses, which are raised on the island, are pretty hard working, pulling everything from carriages filled with people to UPS courier wagons to big wagons collecting the garbage along the main streets, which are lined with fudge shops, restaurants and retail stores. The day we were there, after arriving by passenger ferry from St. Ignace, the temperatures were definitely on the warm side, so the horses were getting plenty of water and moving at a pretty slow pace. The real way to get around, though, was by bicycle. We rented bikes for just $6 an hour. Mine was a Trek, one of the most comfortable two-wheelers I’ve ever ridden. It was an upright thing with padded seat that the rental guy picked out, no doubt using a mental checklist. (Old guy? Check. Doesn’t ride bikes much? Check. Back problems every six months? Check). It took us an hour-and-a-half to ride around the paved road on the perimeter of the island, which includes a state park, and my legs, back and behind hardly felt a thing. The funny thing was that it took me a while to relax and realize that no, a car was not coming up behind me on my left. No need to keep looking over my shoulder. No need to keep listening for that infernal combustion engine that never came. I can enjoy the scenery: trees, pebble beaches, clear water, fresh, horsefree air and beautiful old homes. Meanwhile, there was much civility among us cyclists, who made way for each other and passed with care. Maybe it’s because we were tourists. But maybe it was because the bicycle is more human in scale and, without cars around, everyone was relaxed and not in fear for their lives. Could this type of thing be replicated here in York Region? I know it’s unlikely. The advantage of the island is that it’s cut off from the world of cars by a sizable body of water, meaning an automobile ban can be enforced. But there is a beauty to the whole place that seems worth trying to replicate, even in an urban setting. To me, it’s not bike lanes beside roadways but rather bicycle paths through parks and forests, completely separated from cars, that are our best hope — something our towns and cities are working on now, at great cost and with sometimes mixed results. Although perhaps, after 100 years of automobiles, the horse is already out of the barn, so to speak, and only digging a moat around an entire town could keep the cars away.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Glenway more than bricks, mortar Re: Demolition of Glenway sad day for community, letter to the editor by Kelly Vanhemert, Aug. 12. It is indeed a sad day for the community to witness Glenway’s demolition. Glenway represented much more than bricks and mortar. It represented community and civilized recreation. It’s where we introduced our children to golf, tennis or squash. It’s where we went to meet and be with friends, to share a laugh or to just catch up. It’s where we took our families for a Mother’s Day brunch or a quiet dinner. It was a place where we could take our kids to a great sports camp in the summer or just relax by the pool. It was the fantastic people who worked there, from the tennis pros to the girls in the restaurant. It was a place that tested your mettle with the many yearly club championships, during which you formed lasting friendships. The thing is a county club similar to Glenway is not something you start one day and decide to tear down the next. By doing so, you are tearing down part of the very fabric that makes up a great community and this community is now worse off because of it. But that’s progress, right?
DAVID E. BUDER NEWMARKET
Staff still upset about Glenway’s closure Re: Demolition of Glenway sad day for community, letter to the editor by Kelly Vanhemert, Aug. 12. Thank you for publishing Ms Vanhemert’s letter. If it wasn’t printed, Newmarket residents might not be aware of what has been happening regarding Glenway. I would like to add another part of the community that was even more upset about the closure at the end of 201: the staff. For some of us, Glenway was our career for life. I wish Glenway was the last job I had before I retired and there were many more like me at Glenway. Some had even been working there since it opened. After reading Ms Vanhemert’s letter, I took the time to visit the demolition site to see what was left of the place at which I worked 15 years.
Two thirds of the building was already gone, including the kitchen in which I used to work. If I was to invite some of my former co-workers to see it now, we’d all be crying. I would like to suggest something to the developers who now own the Glenway property. Please rebuild what is now being demolished, only larger than the original and keep the 18-hole course. There is no doubt many in the Newmarket community would support your vision for the Glenway community if you decided to rebuild what was a great part of Newmarket. I am certain our town council would endorse a plan like that if it was presented to them.
JAMES PETERS NEWMARKET
Government rules cut into cottage fun As the long weekend arrived, I realized it just isn’t the same as when I was young. Insidious and effective government regulation has changed the experience The government passed regulations to protect us from ourselves. What they’ve accomplished is a level of control to the point where cottage life isn’t quite the barrel of laughs it used to be. I’ll preface this with the fact I don’t disagree with all of the regulation, just most of it. Weekends now begin with jacked-up prices for gasoline, raised suspiciously on the Friday. The prices are accompanied by punitive government tax to ensure a miserable start. A trip to the beer or liquor store yields no bargains as regulation precludes competition, bargain prices or any decent sales. Graduated licensing regulates young drivers to certain times and with a regulated number of passengers. The long weekend police blitz ensures police are everywhere. Don’t even think of using a radar unit. It’s regulated and illegal. If you do manage to get the new Shelby or Corvette really rolling, the police now have regulations to actually impound it. The fines are enough to finance even more punishing surveillance.
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In my case, I managed to complete the 100-kilometre drive in just under four hours and was geared up for some real fun, just like in the old days. We arrived at my friend Allen’s cottage and he calms me down and assures me the weekend will be great. First though, he advises me to move my car as I’m not allowed to park there. Regulations. OK Al, let’s take the ATVs for a spin. Allen asks us if we have helmets, licences and first aid training? Ah, no we don’t. OK, that’s out. Let’s go on the mini bikes. Oh, same deal. Bicycles? Sorry. Can we look at the trail? Al advises that we not chance that and try something else. In desperation and fearing my kids will soon slip back into the land of hand-held electronics, I spot the lake. Fishing. Allen asks if we have our fishing licences. Ah, no we don’t. OK, fishing is out. OK Al, can we take your new boat for a spin? Do I have a boating licence? No. All right, the Sea-Doo? Negative. The 9.9 HP embarrassingly small and unmanly fishing boat? Sorry. How about we just wade into the water? OK, but watch out for zebra mussels. We finally get the message fun has been regulated out of cottage life in Ontario, thank Allen and decide to hit the road. I need gas and prices are even higher in cottage country. I assume this is to finance continuing regulation.
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A butterflies, bugs and forest friends hike is Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon at the York Regional Forest Eldred King Tract, 16232 Hwy. 48, Whitchurch-Stouffville. Look for and learn about all sorts of forest creatures on a hike with a naturalist. Visit york.ca
Check out a concert Music in the park is Sunday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. After Hours Big Band will perform jazz and swing. Weather permitting. Visit newmarket.ca STAFF PHOTO/CHRIS TRABER
See some plays Susan Williams’ Bedlington terrier, Gracie, is a certified therapy dog.
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Shadowpath Theatre presents three Plays in Cafes events this weekend. The first is Friday, 7 p.m., at Chatters Cafe, 79 Davis Dr., Newmarket. The second is Saturday, 7 p.m., at Bonsai Hill Cafe, 15263 Yonge St., Aurora. The third is Sunday, 4 p.m., at Covernotes Cafe, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. Tickets are pay what you can. Visit shadowpaththeatre.ca
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Williams, dog bring smiles to community BY CHRIS TRABER
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Gracie, a 10-year-old Bedlington terrier, seems duly unimpressed. It’s just another day of fuss, adulation and chat about her. Posing for newspaper photographs with her owner in their Aurora home, the sweet-natured canine with a lamb-textured coat is used to being the centre of attention. Her owner, Susan Williams, not so much. “The dogs are the real heroes,” she said of Gracie, one of just a few York Region therapy
dogs. “We’re just the chauffeurs.” Ms Williams has volunteered with the program since Gracie was young. Through weekly visits to special needs students at York Region schools and longterm care and hospital patients, the duo creates smiles, spreads joy and helps people heal. Research has shown visits from therapy dogs help people recover more quickly from surgery and strokes and can reduce feelings
LOCAL HERO What is a local hero? It’s our way of recognizing someone, a “regular” person, who has inspired you, be it with one small, selfless act or by living a life that makes a positive impact on others. Nominate your local hero by e-mailing Jay Gutteridge at jgutteridge@yrmg.com
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Get some garlic The Garlic is Great festival is Saturday at the Newmarket Main Street farmers market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Visit newmarketfarmersmarket.com
Tennis court complaints spark council debate BY TERESA LATCHFORD
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Aurora will continue to offer tennis lessons at Fleury Park, despite one councillor’s objection. A complaint from a local family about not being able to play tennis because of town programming on the courts sparked a debate at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Councillor Wendy Gaertner proposed tennis programs offered by the town should be discontinued after 5 p.m. and all day Saturdays, when residents would most likely want to use the free courts. The town shouldn’t compete with local businesses or organizations such as Timberlane Athletic Club or Aurora Community Tennis Club, which offer similar services, she said. “Aurora residents are supposed to be able
Since 2005, the town’s tennis program has generated close to $300,000 in revenue, Mr. Downey confirmed. Councillor Paul Pirri noted there are times he and his friends aren’t able to use a public soccer field because it is booked for another purpose. Swimming pools are also booked for town programming occasionally, he noted. “This happens with every sport at all of our public facilities and we shouldn’t single out tennis,” he said. Ms Gaertner’s proposal wasn’t supported by any other members of council. Councillor Michael Thompson suggested it would be better to be proactive and recognize the demand for the public courts. The town has 11 courts, with two more
‘I don’t think people getting on the court is the problem, but rather getting them off in a timely manor.’ Al Downey
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to just pick up their rackets and play,” she added. “What we are doing isn’t right.” Parks and recreation director Al Downey pointed out the majority of summer programming is for youths during the day, when the public demand for the courts isn’t as high. Also, while the town has the programming hours booked, it doesn’t necessarily have all that time filled.
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Newmarket Aurora French language meetup group, 7 p.m. at Heavenly Bite European Cafe Bakery, 1100 Davis Dr., Newmarket. This group is for anyone who wants to learn or practise French at any level in a fun and friendly environment. Visit Newmarket French Language on meetup.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING? Movie Madness Join us at Aurora Senior Public School on Friday, August 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Movie Madness! The featured film will be The Smurfs, rated G. Open to ages 12 to 16. There is a $3 charge per person, which includes popcorn. For more information, please call 905-726-4760.
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Oak Ridges Trail Association hike, 9:30 a.m. in the York Regional Forest Eldred King and Hall tracts. Meet at parking area on the east side of McCowan Road, one kilometre north of Aurora Road. This will be a two-hour, fast-paced hike. For more information, call 905-477-2161 or visit oakridgestrail.org
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REMINDERS Call for nominations – 2012 Community Recognition Awards Do you know a person or organization that is making Aurora a better place to live because of their volunteer efforts?
For more information: Visit www.aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762 Movies begin at dusk. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. ** We will gladly accept non-perishable food items for the Aurora Food Pantry** Film ratings courtesy of the Ontario FIlm Review Board, 1075 Millwood Road, 1-800-268-6024, www.ofrb.gov.on.ca
Skylight Gallery Draw – Calling All Artists Each month, The Town of Aurora proudly exhibits an artist’s work in the Skylight Gallery at Town Hall. Artists are invited to participate in The Town’s Skylight Gallery 2013 draw. Artwork is now being accepted.
The Town of Aurora believes in recognizing citizens who have made a positive impact in our community. We are once again calling for nominations for the 2012 Community Recognition Awards. The awards honour individuals, groups and businesses that have actively supported the Town’s development and enhanced the overall community. Nomination forms can be downloaded and printed at www.aurora.ca/2012communityawards. Nominations must be mailed and will be accepted until Friday, September 21 at 12 p.m. For more information about the Community Recognition Awards, please contact Jennifer Norton at 905-727-3123, ext. 4232 or email jnorton@aurora.ca The Community Recognition Awards will be held Thursday, November 29 at Aurora Town Hall.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 7. Applications can be submitted by fax to 905-727-7097, in person to the Parks & Recreation Services department at Town Hall (third floor) or by mail. Please send correspondence to the attention of Shelley Ware.
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For more information, please contact Shelley Ware at 905-726-4762 or email sware@aurora.ca
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Please remember that: • Residents in odd numbered houses may water on odd days • Residents in even numbered houses may water on even days • Watering should be restricted to the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Are you bored of staying at home, watching TV and playing video games all summer? Join us at Aurora Senior Public School for daily drop-in activities for just $3 per activity or one punch on the Youth Drop-In Pass.
For tips on conserving water, please visit www.waterfortomorrow.ca For information on Aurora’s Outdoor Water Use Bylaw #4420-03.E, please visit www.aurora.ca/bylawservices
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Demand for water increases dramatically in the summer months. Help conserve water for emergencies by following The Town of Aurora’s outdoor water-use bylaw.
Employment with The Town of Aurora offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization that is focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. With us, you will enjoy a collaborative team environment with a dynamic culture and a drive for progressive excellence. We invite you to join our team. We are accepting resumes for the following positions: Human Resources Consultant Manager of Heritage Planning Permit Technician/Plans Examiner (Contract) Skate Patroller(s) (Part-time) Program Leader(s) (Part-time) Skateboard Attendant(s) (Part-time) Lifeguard(s) (Part-time) Aquatic Instructor(s) (Part-time) If you are interested in joining our dedicated team of municipal professionals, please forward your resume specifying the position(s) of interest to: Human Resources, Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way, Box 1000, Aurora, ON, L4G 6J1 or email hr@aurora.ca The Town of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to recognizing and celebrating the diversity of opinion, talent and expertise that make each person unique. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be notified. For more information about Town employment opportunities, please visit www.aurora.ca/employment
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Town plans traffic calming changes Help us build community bridges BY TERESA LATCHFORD
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The traffic calming infrastructure in northeast Aurora is in for a makeover. Many residents lobbied for traffic calming measures for years because side streets were being used to bypass the intersection of Yonge and Wellington streets, resulting in increased traffic flow and speeding issues. However, since the infrastructure was installed, the reaction has been mixed. “It was like a surreal experience when the measures were installed. People were actually out and moving on our street,” Spruce Street resident Michelle Haney-Kileeg said. “It wasn’t about kids being able to play on the street, but more about just being able to walk down a narrow street.” However, not all calming measures worked for all residents, she admitted. Fellow Spruce resident Peter Piersol agreed, claiming the installation of chicanes — curbs that narrow the street to only allow one car to pass at a time — created more safety issues than the traffic did before. Cars are travelling down the middle of the street to avoid the chicanes, it is unsafe to back a car out of a driveway and response
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times of emergency vehicles are affected, since it is difficult for them to get down the street, he said. “It would be nice for the town to admit it wasn’t all successful, back up and say ‘Gee whiz’ and fix it,” Catherine Street resident Gordon Barnes said. In 2006, the town hired a consultant to develop a traffic calming plan for the northeast quadrant, with input from area residents. The project came with a price tag of $211,000. The town reviewed the issue this year, with a public open house in May and an online survey asking what traffic calming measures residents would like to see removed. The chicanes drew a lot of criticism. Council members were quick to agree with residents Tuesday night and approved removal of the chicanes at a cost of $51,000. They will be replaced with speed cushions, which are a series of humps across the road. Most vehicles must drive over at least one of the humps, but larger emergency vehicles can straddle them, so they have less effect on response times than regular speed humps or chicanes.
Aurora and Newmarket are diverse communities and at The Banner and The Era, we strive to hear everyone’s voice. To build bridges in the communities, we invite you to apply to join our community links panel. The goal of the panel is to bring together people from various age groups, cultures and professions to discuss issues and take action to improve the communities. Community links panels at our sister papers have organized events, including election forums and community festivals. Community links members will also have an opportunity to write a guest column on local issues for the paper. The panel is about building stronger
If you would like to join, please send a letter outlining your background and why you feel you represent a voice in our community that should be heard (no longer than 300 words) to jgutteridge@ yrmg.com. Be sure to include your name, address, daytime phone number and/or e-mail address so we can follow up with you. communities by promoting lively discussions and learning more about each other. We are seeking members to serve at least a one-year term. The role involves attending one meeting per month, 10 months per year.
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Keep it clean after grilling this summer BY TERESA LATCHFORD
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Part of the attraction of barbecuing is the minimal cleaning required when your meal is finished. Flipping, grilling, basting and saucing for 20 guests would destroy a kitchen, but when contained to a barbecue, there is little to do but turn up the heat and brush the grill. Or so most of us thought. This laid-back attitude is shortening the life span of your grill, according to Gasbellys barbecue cleaning specialist Martin Turner. While it is true you don’t have to scrub the grill after every use, as you would a pot or pan, it is a good idea to give your barbecue a thorough cleaning at least once a year. There are two things to contend with when cleaning your barbecue – grease and carbon build up. “You might as well boil your meat if you have carbon build up,” he said. “You won’t get that searing or barbecue flavor because carbon actually insulates the grill plates.” To prevent build up, clean grill plates after each use with a wire brush if you have stainless steel plates or a crunched up piece of tinfoil for any other surface. A wire brush will damage the finish of non-stainless plates causing food to stick and the grill to rust. If you’re not a fan of leaving the barbecue running for 10 to 15 minutes after you have finished cooking for fear of forgetting to turn it off, just shut it down. The next time you
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barbecue, let it heat for 10 minutes and then run a block of hardwood or a wooden paint stir stick along the grill to rid it of carbon and grease. It is also a good idea to flip and switch or turn grill plates for even wear, since most cooks use the same hot spots on their barbecues. After cooking, barbecue handles and shelves should be wiped down with a mild soap and water solution to prevent the breeding of bacteria after being touched by hands that have handled raw food. A spray bottle, filled with water and one tablespoon of dish soap, should be kept near the grill. While regular upkeep throughout the summer is important, the key to prolonging a barbecue’s life is annual top-to-bottom cleaning. While cleaning chemicals seem to make the job easier, Mr. Turner doesn’t recommend their use. Something similar to oven cleaner will create an unpleasant smell as it eats into the aluminum of your grill, not to mention
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Gasbellys barbecue cleaning specialist Martin Turner works on a client’s grill. the chance of your food absorbing fumes or tasting like the cleaner once you heat it. You can make your barbecue look like a million bucks using a few cleaning tools you can find at the dollar store, he smiled. Before you begin cleaning, be sure to detach the propane tank or shut off the gas valve for your safety.
STEP 1: GRILL PLATES Grease tends to build up on the top and carbon on the bottom. It will take a bit of time and effort, but remove the plates and scrape the carbon off with a nylon scraper. Grease can easily be removed using warm soapy water and a cloth. Lay them out to dry. STEP 2: THE LID Use the same nylon scraper to scrape the carbon build up from the lid, which will take some time, but is well worth the effort. Follow up by polishing the inside of the lid with steel wool. STEP 3: ELEMENTS Scrape all of the crud, sauce drippings and food bits off the metal flavour bar at the bottom of the fire box. A clean flavour plate means even heating. Never try to remove the burners as they are delicate and could snap. Simply clean all the ports using a brush or vacuum. STEP 4: THE FIRE BOX Scrape all grease and carbon off the walls of the fire box itself. Some barbecues have
holes in the bottom of the box, through which you can push debris you have scraped off into a self-made tinfoil pan. If not, try to remove the debris by scooping it out. Next, use a paint brush and tub of warm soapy water to clean the walls of the fire box. Dip the brush into the solution and rub back and forth to remove the grease. If you have a power washer, use it to spray the fire box. If not, tilt the barbecue and use a regular garden hose to clean out everything.
STEP 5: THE EXTERIOR Wipe down everything, including the wheels, with a rag dipped in soapy water and let it dry. Apply stainless steel cleaner and buff. The smell of the cleaner will repel animals and spiders. Reassemble your barbecue.
STEP 6: CHECK FOR LEAKS Leave the knobs in the off position but turn the gas valve on full. Mix one tablespoon of dish soap and one tablespoon of water and apply it to line connections with a basting brush. If you get bubbles, you have a leak and need to have your barbecue serviced immediately.
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Siblings and dance partners Lindsay and Garth McBride will compete in the CNE’s 26th annual Rising Star talent competition.
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Aurora talents on display at CNE BY TERESA LATCHFORD
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sions and solos. They feel being brother and sister is an advantage, as they can be more honest with each other and not have to worry about a fallout. Both are confident they have a shot at the gold. “We want to get our names out there,” Lindsay said. “But the cash prize isn’t too bad, either. I’m not going to lie.” Amelie Kolnik, 7, can’t wait to take the stage and sing her rendition of I Whistle a Happy Tune. “I practise every day,” she said. “I always sing and I sing everything.” She is eager to take her turn and said she doesn’t get nervous before a performance. She considers herself experienced, having three years of singing under her belt. Amelie has competed at local talent competitions and, two years ago, had the opportunity to sing during the opening ceremonies of the Toronto Russian Film Festival. Amanda MacDonald, 17, and Jenna Cusato, 12, will also be vocal competitors on the CNE’s variety stage. The top three finalists will receive cash prizes and the winner will represent the CNE at the Canadian Youth Talent Competition in Winnipeg, Man. in November.
You may be discouraged from ordering cappuccino at three York Region cafes for a couple of hours this weekend. While there could still be some grinding, gurgling and whistling in the background as six actors dish out romantic comedies in front of a live audience, “We don’t want to be competing with the espresso machine,” Shadowpath Theatre Productions artistic producer and founder Alex Karolyi said, chuckling. Ms Karolyi’s no-cappuccino request aside, the three cafes in Newmarket, Aurora and Richmond Hill will be fully operational while she and fellow actors perform three short plays in a series called Plays in Cafes. The series began in 2006, when Ms Karolyi wanted to try alternative venues for plays and was drawn to casual independent cafes. “Everybody goes there and it has a more intimate setting,” she said. This weekend’s events will feature three short plays by American playwrights, with a romantic comedy theme. Sure Thing by David Ives is about the emergence of romance. The Scary Question by Wayne Rawley is about two characters who find themselves facing a serious and scary discussion about their relationship.
PLAYS IN CAFES Tomorrow: Chatters Cafe, 79 Davis Dr., Newmarket, 7 p.m. Saturday: Bonsai Hill Cafe, 15263 Yonge St., Aurora, 7 p.m. Sunday: Covernotes Cafe, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, 4 p.m. To reserve your spot, e-mail alex@shadowpaththeatre.ca For more information about Shadowpath, visit shadowpaththeatre.ca
The Rental by Mark Harvey Levine tells the story of a woman who receives a professional, rental boyfriend for one day as a present. Each play runs about 15 to 20 minutes and Andrew Mech will perform live music between plays. Tickets are pay-what-you-can.
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Five Aurora youths’ stars are on the rise. They take their talents to the stage at this year’s Canadian National Exhibition as part of the 26th annual Rising Star competition. It brings together performers from ages six through 21, who are selected by a panel of judges to compete based on DVD and YouTube submissions. The competition begins tomorrow and wraps up Aug. 31. Garth and Lindsay McBride are siblings who live in Aurora and dance at the Irish Dance Studio in Newmarket. Accomplished solo performers, the duo have paired up before and will tap to You Don’t Need a Dance for the competition. They have been rehearsing the number since the beginning of the year and are just perfecting the step work and artistic elements. Their goal is to get the audience to have fun, hence the upbeat music. “It’s just contagious,” Lindsay, 19, said. “Once you start clapping your hands, the audience joins in. The plan is to go out there and have as much fun as we can.” Garth, 17, is ranked fourth in the world for tap dancing and Lindsay is ranked second for Irish dancing. The two-minute routine has the two tapping in unison as they glide across the floor. They add personality through facial expres-
For more information, visit theex.com
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Shadowpath Theatre Productions founder Alex Karolyi has a drink at the Bonsai Hill Cafe in Aurora, one of three venues for her troupe’s Plays in Cafes series.
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of loneliness, depression and anxiety associated with an illness. The unconditional love of a canine ambassador can also assist with prescribed therapy and lowering blood pressure. The partnership between Ms Williams and Gracie seemed destined. In the 1970s, Ms Williams bred west highland white terriers and studied canine anatomy and psychology at Humber College.
For a decade, Ms Williams has been a member at Kingcrafts, a non-profit King City organization that introduces people to crafts such as pottery, enameling, painting, weaving and stained glass art. She became intrigued with wire sculpture, creating exquisitely detailed dogs. After attending a Kingcrafts guest lecture about therapy dogs and how badly they were needed, she thought Gracie had the temperament to help. Her furry pal was evaluated as an adult and child therapy dog.
Today, the twosome is welcome at numerous therapy venues, including senior citizens residences, libraries and bite prevention programs. Owner and dog are gladdened by their involvement. “Gracie’s uniform is a bandana,” Ms Williams said. “When she sees it, her tail starts wagging. Visiting people is a positive experience for her. She gets petted a lot and gets treats. “It’s gratifying for me, too. Gracie is my favourite subject and sharing her with the kids and others is
enjoyable. She’s not terribly obedient or smart, but she’s so good with children.” The bright-eyed terrier has an empathy for children with special needs, Ms Williams said. One little girl with cerebral palsy is quiet and stoic until Gracie visits. When the two get together, the child reacts positively. “Kids with autism often get fixated on her mouth,” Ms Williams said. “They often touch her mouth and if she licks them or they feel the wetness, there’s a reaction. Any reaction you can get from a child
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with autism is progress. “One of my favourite moments was with a little girl who never showed any reaction. We had been in the classroom 20 minutes when we sat her on the floor and had Gracie lie down next to her. She poked Gracie’s mouth, Gracie licked her finger and the little girl smiled.” Sometimes the children want to take her for a walk, she said. In that case, Ms Williams uses two leashes, one for the child to hold and one for her. When Gracie visits seniors, the elders light up, she said.
A name will be added to Aurora’s cenotaph on one condition. Town council approved adding Erle Cosford Garbutt in honour of an Aurora-born citizen who died during the First World War, on the condition his name does not appear on any other cenotaph in Canada. Councillor Evelyn Buck requested town staff ask the Royal Canadian Legion or consult government records to confirm the name isn’t already on a cenotaph. Councillor Michael Thompson said he had confidence the legion had done its due diligence when it made its recommendation
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Narita Sargees, 10, decorates a star during a Star Party at the Aurora Cultural Centre last month. Another Star Party is Aug. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. You are asked to drop in and paint three stars donated by the Pine Tree Potters’ Guild. You get to keep one star and the other two are sold, with proceeds supporting the cultural centre. For more information, visit auroraculturalcentre.ca
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on the way. Town council and staff might want to discuss planning for more, he said. “I don’t think people getting on the court is the problem, but rather getting them off in a timely manner,” Mr. Downey said. Signs posted at the courts request residents be courteous to others by only using them for 45 minutes at a time, but Mr. Downey has had reports of people not playing by the rules and hogging courts.
In one reported incident, a resident felt he could stay as long as he wanted because he paid taxes, Mr. Downey said. Councillor Evelyn Buck told Mr. Downey she would like to see a solution to make residents play nicely. Councillor Sandra Humfryes suggested an education campaign that would show residents where other courts were located and reinforce time limits. Another item on Tuesday’s agenda regarding a feasibility study in conjunction with the Aurora Community Tennis Club for a multiuse, all-season public facility at Fleury Park was deferred until the next council meeting.
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to add the name, but didn’t refute Ms Buck’s point. Aurora’s Dalton Nyberg discovered Lance Cpl. Garbutt was from Aurora and was killed in action while serving with the Canadian infantry. Documents confirm he was born in Aurora June 17, 1895 and died at Vimy Ridge June 3, 1917. An engraver has agreed to donate his services to add the name. Town staff could not confirm a completion date, but council members asked it be done before Remembrance Day.
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NMG, a National Marketing Corporation based in Newmarket, Ontario, that operates marketing groups in a variety of industries, is seeking a self-motivated individual to assume the following position:
PAYROLL/ BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
Responsibilities: • Understand, explain and apply payroll and benefit policies, principles and legislation • Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll and administer benefits for 50+ employees • Build and maintain professional internal and external relationships • Assist with the development of HR policies and maintain information, documents and forms • Prepare payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, budgets, and variance analysis • Maintain Corporate Manual and Employee Handbook on intranet • Fulfill Certified Management Member role of Joint Health and Safety Committee Qualifications: • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills • 5+ years payroll and benefit administration experience • High level of proficiency in ADP Pay@Work, Word and Excel • Well organized and detail oriented • Preference will be given to members of the Canadian Payroll Association If you are interested in this challenging position, please email your resume including salary expectations to:
EMAIL: cjv@newmarketgroup.com.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Silver Birch Contracting Ltd. is a rapidly growing new, but experienced, general contracting company located in Schomberg, ON. Working in mainly commercial and industrial construction we pursue work from Toronto to Huntsville, Bowmanville to Oakville, and we are currently looking to hire for the following positions: RECEPTIONIST/PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR Young computer savvy individual who is willing to learn; knowledge of construction is not required but would be an asset. SITE SUPERINTENDENT Must have 3 years experience in ICI with knowledge of computers. Own transportation required and must have completed safety training. JR. ESTIMATOR Must have 1 year experience estimating in the ICI sector, computer skills (comfortable working with Excel worksheets). CARPENTER/WORKING FOREMAN (M/F) Minimum 3 years experience in ICI sector, must have completed safety training and have own transportation. LABOURER Must have own transportation and be willing to carry out various construction tasks which will include, but not be limited to, some lifting. Safety training is required, but will be provided if needed. We provide competitive industry wages based on your experience. Please send resume to admin@birchcon.ca or fax to 905-952-3857
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF CANADA A leader in the school bus industry Require an
APPRENTICE MECHANIC to work in Newmarket. Some mechanical experience would be a preference. Must be reliable and hold a valid G license. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Please fax resume to Jay Beaudrow @ 905- 853-5517 Email jbeaudrow@ridestc.com
Salon & Spa
Salon & Spa
Great Clips-Bradford is a rapidly growing hair salon and is looking for ENERGETIC STYLISTS to join our team. Great Clips is a chemical-free environment providing a base wage and other significant incentives. If you are looking to join a team that works hard in a fun environment please call Kip Churchill at 905-812-7547 or e-mail at kip.churchill@greatclips.net L'ATTITUDES
in Newmarket is under new management and requires motivated Hair Stylists to join their team. We also offer further training at our Hair Academy. Apply in person, with resume Upper Canada Mall, Lower Level. Technical/Skilled Trades
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Salon & Spa
Tangles Hair Salon & Spa req's a AESTHETICIAN
for our growing salon. Forward resumes to: sharonstangles@ hotmail.com or drop off at 45 Gristmill Plaza, Holland Landing 905.953.8980
Technical/Skilled Trades
Full Time/ Part-Time AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN wanted for busy auto shop in Richmond Hill area.
Please call 416-727-5222
Office/ Administration ADMINISTRATOR
Energetic, personable, mature team player, strong communication, dicta, computer & internet research skills, some legal exp. preferred. Excellent word processing, organizational & writing skills. Mon.-Thru. R. Hill
awp1@uniserve.com
Dental
DENTAL HYGIENIST needed for busy Keswick office. Some evenings & Saturdays req'd. Fax/email resume: 905-476-2566 info@yorkwood villagedental.com
BETZ POOLS LTD. Fall positions available on service & weekly service. Fax Resume: 905-640-7681 or Email resume to: t.bennett@betzpools.com
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER required for a Markham building/ development company. Minimum of 10 years related experience. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy: NewViews software an asset. Respond with salary expectation to 1357markham@hotmail.ca
The Adult Boutique Part-time Retail Employee needed Apply within: 101 Davis Drive, Newmarket
Permanent PART-TIME CAR WASH/JOCKEY
Valid driver's license, clean record. Evenings & Saturdays. Suitable for student.
Apply in person: Sterne Acura 15795 Yonge St., Aurora (905)841-1400 millband@sterneacura.com
Restaurants/ Hospitality
COOK
Full/part time $11-$15 to start depending on exp. Apply in person: Coops Smokin' Winghouse corner Ringwell/ Leslie
Newmarket or call Rob 905-953-8483 or 647-284-8711
Thai Cook
EARN $1,000 PER WEEK National Marketing company is looking for individuals or couples to assist in the closing of sales. Candidates must be willing to travel throughout Canada. Call Mr. Edwin 1-800-563-2232 Monday to Thursday, 10am-4pm. C
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Experienced MIG Welders F/T & P/T for general steel fabrication. Experience preferred. Mechanical knowledge an asset. Schomberg area. Please e-mail or fax resume 905-939-9592 terrigilmour@yahoo.ca
with 1 year exp. in prep & cooking for Bangkok Thai Cuisine in Newmarket. Wage: $15- $17./ hr. Email resume to:
vandara. inthalangsy @gmail.com
Envirocar Paint & Collision RECEPTION/OFFICE ASSISTANT
F/T in Aurora for busy Collision Shop. Experience in customer service, Billing, A/P, A/R with exceptional computer skills. Auto background and QBooks an asset.
E-mail resume & cover letter to: janice@envirocar.ca Health Care/ Medical
X-RAY TECHNOLOGISTS
F/T - Immediate opening in Bradford clinic. Experience required. BMD preferred. Fax resume & salary expectation to: 1-866-484-9667 Part-time Opportunities
Toddler Teacher, for mornings to begin in September Fax resume 905-895-6397 General Help
Part time CASHIER Weeknights & Weekends Send resumes by fax 905-722-9919 or drop off at 20971 Dalton Rd., or email doug@ schellbuilding center.com
Office/ Administration
DENTAL ADMINISTRATION Full Time Large Dental Office in Keswick, requires a dynamic personality to join our Dental Reception team. Some evenings and Saturdays required. Experience is preferred. Call for interview time (905) 476-4371
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Part-time Receptionist •answering phones, reception duty, some office duties •light cleaning •must be computer literate •to work 15-35 hours per week •neat and presentable appearance Please fax resume to (905) 727-0037 or e-mail
brent.forrester@dignitymemorial.com
of Newmarket/Aurora Bradford/Georgina requires
CLEANING STAFF Full time Mon-Fri. Must have car. Call (905)853-0780 Serious inquiries only!
Landscaping company looking for F/T Seasonal EMPLOYEES Email resumes to: gardenbasics@ hotmail.com call 416-989-9387 LAWN MAINTENANCE
F/T experienced landscape/ lawn maintenance. Clean driver's abstract/ 2 yrs. exp. req'd. Email resume job.lawnandsnow @hotmail.com
F/T & P/T GENERAL LABOURERS for Sharon Mushroom Farm. Please call (905)473-3953 or apply at: 20744 Kennedy Road in Sharon
with cover letter, Attn. Brent Forrester
Teaching Opportunities
Teaching Opportunities
Experienced RECE and Assistant Teachers for Before & After School Split Shifts required for York Region centres starting September 2012 Strong programming, leadership and communcation skills is a must. Experience working in a child care setting. Clear and recent police screening and up-to-date immunizations required. Upper Canada offers competitive wages, benefits, split shift incentives, professional development, opportunities for advancement. Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume to the undersigned: Attn: Sari Connell, HR Administrator Email: hr@uppercanadachildcare.com Fax: 905.946.1116 Thank you for your interest, only applicants who will be interviewed will contacted. Upper Canada Child Care is a non-profit government licensed organization operating centres in communities throughout Toronto York Region, and Simcoe County.
www.uppercanadachildcare.com
PERMANENT PART TIME CLERK required for postal outlet. Experience an asset. Fax/email resume: 905-727-5329 marcokim82@ gmail.com
PART TIME PERSONAL SUPPORT/ HOUSEKEEPER/ PERSON FRIDAY
in smoker's Bradford home. Prefer 50yrs.+. Computer exp., flexibility and a car are essentials.
Call 905-960-9800
Join York Professional Care & Education 4 RECE & Assistants for before and after school programs Applicants must: • Have a recent vulnerable sector screening • Have experience with children 4 -12 yrs old • Be available to work split shift 4 On Call Supply RECE & Assistants for child care centre/before & after school. Applicants must: • Have recent VSS & First Aid/CPR certificate • Have exp. with children 18 months - 6 years • Be able to work flexible days and shifts Please specify in your covering letter which position you are applying for. Email cover letter and resume to: rita@ypce.com www.ypce.com
Only those applicants of interest will be contacted
Among Friends Daycare is looking to fill the following positions: • RECE'S • Assistants for local school aged childcare centres. P/T Split shifts, Mon- Fri. Must be available Sept to June.
Email: amongfriendsdaycarecentres @hotmail.com
Come Play & Learn with Us Peekaboo Childcare Centre is seeking F/T RECEs & ECAs Advancement Opportunities, Paid Professional Development & Competitive Benefits. Apply at: newmarket@peekabookid.com or fax us at 905-853-6696 General Help
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Experienced ROOFING SHINGLERS & LABOURERS Must Have Own Transportation. Willing to travel to various locations. TOP PAY FOR TOP PEOPLE Call 1-888-677-7757 or email: roofproplus@yahoo.ca
Car required. Small friendly cleaning company needs honest RELIABLE F/T people with a strong work ethic who love to clean (days). Newmarket - Aurora $11.50/ hr. (905)955-8840
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Dusty Miller Landscaping We are seeking experienced individuals with a minimum of 3 years experience, to add to our successful team. Landscape Industry Certification is preferred. Positions are available in our MAINTENANCE, PLANTING and CONSTRUCTION divisions We offer horticultural education assistance, on site training, competitive wages, benefits, RRSP's and company uniforms. Must have a clean, valid drivers license (D license preferred). Please send your resume to: Dusty Miller Landscaping Ltd. 20491 Warden Avenue, Queensville, ON L0G 1R0 Fax: 905-478-1534 Email: dustymiller1@bellnet.ca www.dustymillerlandscaping.com
AUTOMOTIVE CONTROL TOWER OPERATOR This fall, contract position for one year starting in October. Day shift Monday to Friday. General Motors dealership. Experience and background is a must. ADP experience an asset. 44 hours/week. Send resume in confidence to service@highlandgm.com or fax att: Thomas Wright 905-727-6099 Shipper / Receiver (Commercial Bakery) Treasure Mills has an immediate opening for a Shipper / Receiver. Candidates should have: • 2-3 years' experience in mfg. Baking industry preferred. • Class 1 licence for reach truck • Fluent oral and written English • Ability to maintain an organized warehouse and freezer storage • Ability to work in a fast paced environment Forward your resume to production@treasuremills.com. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Pinehurst Store Fixtures has full-time Senior Metal Polisher positions available. $23/hr. Candidates must have the following experience: • Comprehensive knowledge of metal finishing • Knowledge of abrasive compounds & sand paper • Process various types of material Email resume to hr@pinehurstinc.com or fax 519-943-0102
AZ DRIVER/ EQUIP. OPERATOR Must have valid AZ license, some experience with Skid steer and Mini-excavator and be capable of physical labour. Company located in Stouffville. Good Wages ~ Good Hours Great Opportunity Send resume to: Fax: 905-642-6349 E-mail: sslcoop@rogers.com
Aurora Home Hardware has 2 positions available: TOOL DEPARTMENT (full time) LUMBER DESK (part time/possible full time) Experience & nights/weekends necessary.
Apply in person 289 Wellington St. E., Aurora 905-727-4751 LAWN MAINTENANCE / LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Mastercut is a full service landscape maintenance company in York Region for 20 years. We are looking for motivated, energetic individuals with at least 3 years experience, clean record and your own transportation. Call Kevin at 905-727-7102 or email: mastercut@sympatico.ca
Skilled Laborer Experience in landscape construction Good Wages Great Opportunity Send resume to: Fax: 905-642-6349 E-mail: sslcoop@rogers.com
TWIRL'N'TOP YOGURT CAFE is currently looking for a mature responsible individual able to perform light lifting duties with a take charge attitude. Must have restaurant kitchen and cleaning experience. Full time position. Call Elisa 905-503-1000 PART TIME RETAIL SALES PAINT ASSOCIATE
(Wait staff & colour exp. are assets) Now accepting resumes 515 Mulock Dr., Newmarket Fax: 905-895-1472
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA BECKER, LATE OF THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET, IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK, CLEANER, DECEASED. Creditors of the above-named deceased, who died at the Town of Newmarket, in the Regional Municipality of York, on or about the 4th day of May, 2012, are hereby notified pursuant to The Trustee Act to send to the Estate Trustees proof of their claim on or before the 30th day of September, 2012, after which date the assets of the Estate will be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned will then have notice. Dirk Karl Becker and Nora Christina MacDonald, Estate Trustees, by their Solicitors STIVER VALE 195 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3Y9 905-895-4571
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MOVING - CONTENTS. Furniture, dishes, tools, lawn tools, outdoor furniture, kitchenware. 17 Georgina Street, Sutton. 8am-2pm. August 18th.
AUGUST 18- 483 Samuel Harper, Mt. Albert. Household items, power tools, framed pictures, electronics, furniture.
AURORAMULTIFAMILY. At & around 80 Attridge Drive. Aug. 18th, 8am-noon. Furniture, kids' items, more.
AURORA- 20 Aldergrove. Sunday, August 19, 9am-1pm. Furniture, oak table- 6 chairs, tools, household items.
AURORA 26 Cousins Dr. Sat, Aug 18. 8am-1pm. Housewares, baby stuff, toys, games, antiques, etc.
AURORA- 49 Briardale Place, Saturday, August 18th, 8am-3pm. Designer teen clothes, furniture, housewares, more.
FINAL MOVING SaleMulti-family. Tools, Furniture, handyman needs. Books, Housewares. Something for everyone. Aug. 18, 8am-3pm. 198 Roxborough Road, Newmarket
GARAGE/ MOVING SaleAugust 18th, 8:00am1:00pm. 199 Talbot Cres Newmarket
GARAGE SALE 79 Cousins Drive, Aurora. 08/18/2012, 8:00am2:00pm
MOVING/ CONTENTS! 339 Crowder Blvd. (Leslie/ Gorham) Saturday, August 18th. 9am-1pm. Everything must go! Many items previously unseen.
MT. ALBERT, 154 Mainprize Cres. August 18, 8am-12noon. Tools, ladders, leather sofa, elliptical, exercise bike, gardening equipment, wheel barrow, planter, Christmas items, etc.
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NEWMARKET- 136 Adams Place. (Davis/ Yonge). Aug. 18th, 8am-2pm. Household items, furniture, decor. Rain/ shine.
NEWMARKET600 McBean Avenue (Bayview/ Mulock) Saturday, August 18th, 8am-12pm.
NEWMARKET- 890 Caribou Valley Circle, (Yonge/ Savage). Aug. 18th, 8amnoon. Household items, light fixtures.
Booking Deadline: Monday, August 20, 2012 *YRMG newspapers on August 23 include: Aurora Banner/Newmarket Era, Richmond Hill/Thornhill Liberal, Markham Economist & Sun, Stouffville Sun-Tribune, Vaughan Citizen
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NORTH OF Newmarket790 Graham Sideroad, Sat.+ Sunday. Some antiques, memorabilia.
QUEENSVILLE1165 Doane Road, Aug.18th+ 19th, 9am-1pm. Pocket bike, ladies' Corbra Golf clubs, golf bags, tools, bookshelves, oak curio cabinet, Nordictrack elliptical machine, books, glass kitchen table set, airhockey table, hockey equipment+ skates. Laundry stacker, upright freezer. Metal glider rocker, more!
SHARON- 1746 Mt. Albert Road, Aug. 18th, 7:30am-1pm. Huge Contents Sale! Downsizing. Everything must go!
TEACHER'S SALE- Primary & Junior resources. Refill your classroom library. 142 Carrick Avenue, Keswick. August 18, 8am.
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Metroland Media Wheelstalk.com AFFALTERBACH, Germany: Fire breathing, hubris-spitting performance is one way of thinking about AMG. Maker of the most fuel-efficient, enviro-responsible gasoline V8 engines in the world is another. In 45 years AMG has grown from just an idea by two German engineers Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher who decided they could put some fire into the Mercedes-Benz sedans of the day and maybe make a living out of it. They did more than that. From special accessories to whole engines and a bunch of international racing championships later, AMG is now a whollyowned subsidiary of MercedesBenz and employs more than 1,000 at its plant in Affalterbach, near Stuttgart. Today, AMG is more than just a supplier of very special engines but a manufacturer in its own right as well. The first tangible proof of this was the all in-house SLS AMG and now, for 2012, the improved SLS AMG GT with twin-turbo V8 producing 591 hp with a 0-100 km/h time of 3.7 seconds. But for all that power, combined fuel consumption is 13.2L/100 km with CO2 emissions pegged at 308 grams/km. Greenhouse gas reduction is an area of which AMG is very proud. The best example is the SLK 55 AMG that incorporates AMG’s newly-developed AMG Cylinder Management cylinder shut-off system using technology gaining in Formula One racing. It allows the SLK 55 AMG to achieve 33.6 mpg, which is a 30 per cent Please see AMG, page W2
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The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2.0T model shown) is a true performance car, aimed at the driving enthusiast. Styling has been tweaked for 2013 with faux hood intakes, redesigned grille, LED daytime running lights and taillights.
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Neil Moore York Region Media Group Wheelstalk.com Hats off to Hyundai. Not just for adding a true reardrive sportscar to their ever expanding lineup, but for fixing something that didn’t suck. I’ve heard little griping about the Genesis Coupe since it bowed in 2009 as a 2010 model, but the Korean automaker has, to their credit, seen fit to make more than just a few styling tweaks – like faux hood intakes, redesigned grille, LED daytime running lights and taillights – for 2013. They’ve added serious muscle. Let’s start with the top-trim 3.8 GT, which sells for $36,999 with sixspeed manual or $38,799 with a new eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters. This is the only Genesis Coupe that gets V6 power, and for 2013, the DOHC 3.8-litre Lambda engine benefits from gasoline direct injection (GDI), delivering a gain of 42 hp and 29 lb/ft of torque. This bumps peak horsepower to an impressive 348, and peak torque to 295 lb/ft.
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These ratings assume you’re will- before you even crack a smile. ing to pony up the extra for premium Stage two provides a little brakfuel, but if you’re thrifty like me and ing if the back end steps too far out, willing to give up a few points, the but otherwise allows enough wheelLambda will run just fine on regular spin for those who enjoy that kind – thanks to its anti-knock technol- of thing. ogy. In a safe, controlled environment, However impressive the num- of course. bers, it is still more a question of And for those who want to push it power-to-weight, and that’s where a little harder on the track, stage three the Genesis shines. The Coupe beats disables the works, allowing you to not only high-priced import com- drift at will. Believe me, the 3.8-litre petitors such as Infiniti G37 and Coupe has no problem lighting up BMW 335i, but also domestics like the tires and going sideways around the V6-powered Mustang, Camaro a corner, I just wouldn’t recommend and Challenger. it on our public roadways. The Genesis 3.8 will Another tweak to the also sprint from zero Lambda V6 is an acousto 100 km/h in just tically-tuned pathover five seconds, way that pipes but keep in engine sound ...it is still mind that any from the intake tire slippage to the passenger more a question will wake up cabin. I enjoy of power-to-weight, the traction the snarl, but if control and you’re looking and that’s where cut power for a quiet ride, to the rear this ain’t it. the Genesis shines. wheels. Indeed, the Fortunately, V6 is potent, but the 2013 Coupe the turbocharged now offers three2.0-litre engine is no stage driver-selectable slouch either. Especially electronic stability control, now that it has an exhaust so you need not completely aban- manifold-integrated twin-scroll turdon the safety nannies to have a bocharger and a larger intercooler. little fun. This serves to reduce turbo lag and In stage one, everything is full- improve combustion efficiency. on: both traction control and stabilThis Theta II DOHC inline fourity control. Stomp the throttle while cylinder now puts out a robust 274 going around a corner and the sys- hp and 275 lb/ft of torque (on pretem will shut down the rear wheels mium fuel), up from 210 and 223 in
the current model. Even the latter specs, at least when the Coupe debuted, seemed pretty good when compared to the Tiburon it replaced. In its last model year, the 2008 Tib’s little 2.7-litre V6 only managed 172 hp and 181 lb/ft, and the 2.0-litre four only 138 and 136. Like its V6 sibling, the new 2.0T can take regular fuel. Its anti-knock sensors automatically adjust ignition timing and engine mapping to run smoothly, and with only a slight drop in performance. It’s obviously not as quick as the 3.8 Coupe, and launch is a bit soft until the turbo spools up to around 2,000 rpm. But that’s to be expected with an automatic transmission – even the new eight-speed (an $1,800 option) as fitted to my tester. If you want a sportier experience, order the six-speed manual – or better yet, the 2.0T R-Spec that, like the 3.8 GT, also includes a firmer track-tuned suspension and Torsen limited-slip differential. In these performance-oriented models, front and rear spring rates are higher, and stabilizer bars are thicker for less body roll in hard cornering. I hadn’t yet driven the R-Spec at time of writing, but my 3.8 GT was noticeably firmer than the 2.0 Premium I had tested earlier, yet its ride was not harsh. Two transmissions are now shared, with the six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic with Shiftronic available for all, except the Please see GT Coupe, page W9
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improvement in efficiency over the previous version with CO2 emissions of 195 grams per kilometre. At a recent international press briefing at the AMG plant, Ola Kallenius, chairman of the board of management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, said this was just the beginning as he revealed where the firm plans to be in five years as part of what he called the “AMG Performance 50” growth strategy. “We have decided to expand our model range from its current level of 22 vehicles to around 30 vehicles in the future,” he said. “We are looking to increase our global sales, which today stand at around 20,000 vehicles, to more than 30,000 vehicles by the time of our 50th anniversary, and thereby assert our leading position in this exclusive segment. “By the 50th anniversary of AMG, we want to achieve CO2 emissions of around 200 grams per kilometre for the entire AMG model range.” In addition to a new A 45 AMG performance compact car based on the next generation Mercedes-Benz A Class, the SLS AMG GT and the upcoming GL 63 AMG show where AMG is headed. It was also noted the S-Class segment will play an even greater role at AMG in the near future. The recent plant visit started with journalists being met at the AMG Private Lounge, which was opened in 2011 followed by a tour of the plant that included a visit to the AMG Performance Studio, where individual and oneoff AMG vehicles are developed and produced in limited numbers. This was followed by a tour of the AMG engine
production facility where customers have the unique opportunity to meet the engineers who have produced the engine of their high-performance vehicle by hand in accordance with the traditional philosophy “one man, one engine”. For Canadians, one of the highlights was a glimpse of the new CLS Shooting Brake, a unique take on the CLS four-door coupe that, with a rear liftgate becomes a station wagon in a class by itself. The rear cargo area is lined with high-quality carpet, and the hand-stitched material is also incorporated into the sideliners in conjunction with leather appointments. Optional designer loading rails made of aluminum give an even more exclusive look. And looking to the greening of supercars, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell shows clearly where AMG is headed in its quest to lower greenhouse gases while keeping the joy of performance motoring alive. It features a drivetrain with high-voltage lithium-ion and is slated for a series production run of what AMG claims is the first purely electric driven super sports car with customers expected to take delivery of this gullwing model with electric drive in 2013. In summing up, Kallenius said while AMG is branching out in a number of new directions, one thing won’t change. “At AMG, it’s all about the driving experience,” he said. For more reviews, videos and industry news, be sure to visit Wheelstalk.com. And please follow us on Twitter @ wheelstalk.
The newest model in the AMG lineup is the SLS AMG GT in Roadster and Gullwing (shown) forms with a 591 hp engine that has a fuel consumption rating of 13.2L/100 km combined.
The wholly owned AMG division of Mercedes-Benz is marking its 45th year. In the next five years it plans to add to the 22 AMG vehicles shown with eight more shown covered.
One of the first new AMG models Canada might be getting is the CLS Shooting Brake wagon.
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Let’s get ready to rumble! There’s nothing quite like the sound of a North American V8 and it can be found in its purist form in the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302. Using a proper ignition key, not one of these start buttons, the 5.0-litre engine hesitates for a millisecond then bursts into life with a grunt followed by a hollow sounding blat before settling down to an oh-so-sweet fruity burble at idle. And this is all before the fun begins. This car is not for boulevardiers, you can get that with a Mustang GT coupe or convertible. The throwback round ball shifter is a quick throw to the first gear upper left. The shifter for all six forward gears is small, almost dainty, like that in a Mazda Miata. But start to let out the clutch and you can feel 380 lb/ ft of torque flowing through the clutch as it bites in to the pressure plate. The next decision is a big one. Do you motor off sedately with a deep, low revving rumble or do you floor it and alert everyone within a block that this ain’t no econobox. Actually, they will probably already know because the Boss 302 comes in a palate of eye-grabbing colours such as the day-glo green tester featured this week. The colours aren’t some kind of whim, but a very real part of the Boss 302 legacy and that includes the “hockey stick” graphics which date back to the Parnelli Jones’ 1970 Trans-Am championship car. The reflective stripes on the Boss come to life when lights hit them, similar to how they did in 1970 on the Mustang Boss 302. The new stripe follows the classic hockey stick motif by going over the fender and extending down the body panel. The front end, especially the louvered hood, is more powerful in appearance augmented by a more aggressive grille.
MASSIVE AIR INTAKE Those louvers are functional, extracting heat from the engine bay. The front splitter is bigger and the Boss 302 features signature lighting with standard HID headlamps and LED-surround taillamps. The heart of the Boss 302 is its 5.0-litre V8 engine with four cams and variable valve timing. In the standard 5.0litre Mustang, it produces 400 hp and 380 lb/ft of torque. The Boss 302 enhances that with a very large air intake box over the engine with thick inlet runners to improve breathing that raises output to 444 hp. The Boss 302 uses carbon fibre plates in the limited-slip rear axle. The suspension on the Mustang GT is already pretty beefy but the Boss gets higher rate coil springs at all four corners, five-way adjustable shocks and thicker stabilizer cars plus the body is lowered 11 mm at the front and 1 mm at the rear.
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The rear disc brakes of the Mustang GT are retained at the rear but the fronts are replaced for four-piston Brembo calipers acting on 14-inch rotors. That’s capped off by 255/40ZR-19 Pirelli P-Zero tires at the front and 285/35ZR19 at the rear. While it is quite tractable around town, dancing on the clutch and gas pedals in downtown traffic is to be avoided as it can become tiresome on the calves. While the capless filler doesn’t mention it, Ford recommends premium fuel. Transport Canada lists fuel consumption at 13.6L/100 km city and 7.8L/100 km highway. I didn’t come close to those numbers and didn’t expect to.
THROATY EXHAUST NOTE One of the options ($1,900) was the Torsen limited slip rear differential which, of all things, includes Recaro sport seats with the Boss 302 logo embossed on the head rests. Heading up country to where a car like this can still be fully enjoyed, the Boss and I covered a bunch of miles over every kind of road surface you can think of including urban and rural roads. The radio was never turned on, the sound of the throaty exhaust going up and down through the gears, that little snap of late burning gas on the down shift; it was all the music I needed. On one 166.4-km run it used 20.2 litres of gasoline for an average of 17.3L/100 km. I did get it down to 14.2L/100 km at one point, but ruined it all on a lonely, long stretch I know, but all at the speed limit of course. I found the Recaro seats grippy but firm to the point they would probably get to you on a 500 km plus drive. Passenger volume is 2,359 litres (83.3 cu ft) and you can get two in the back in a pinch. Cargo volume is 379 litres (13.4 cu ft). Other than that, the iconic Mustang design cues such as the two section dash and the high cowl are all there. But this is a modern Mustang and that means buyers can take advantage of the SYNC connectivity system, which is standard on Mustang. Besides 911 Assist that is free for the life of the car, Mustang buyers get hands-free, voice-activated calling via a Bluetooth-connected mobile phone and control of a USB-connected digital music player. The Boss starts out as a GT Premium with a base price of $39,299. Add in $9,500 for the Boss 302 stuff, the Recaro sports seats plus other charges and the as tested price was $53,429 including a $1,500 shipping fee. This Mustang, like its even more powerful big brother the GT 500, is not for everyone. But for those who really enjoy the thought of true motoring, not just driving around, the Boss Mustang with the wonderful sound is music to the ears and satisfaction for the soul.
The rear view of the Boss 302 Mustang shows the blacked out taillight array and the diffuser under the bumper to help extract airflow beneath the car.
The 2013 Mustang Boss 302 produces the most marvelous V8 sounds through the twin exhausts which are more like saxophones.
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2.0T R-Spec. Last year’s autoboxes had only five gears with the four cylinder and six gears with the V6. As a four-cylinder model, the Genesis Coupe can be ordered five ways: the base 2.0T or Premium with manual or automatic, and the 2.0T R-Spec available only with manual. The V6-powered Coupe comes in one fully-loaded trim level with both transmissions. The base, six-speed 2.0T, which starts at $26,499, has a decent list of standard equipment. In addition to its new, upgraded powertrain, you get keyless entry and power windows (with auto up/down in front), along with automatic climate control, manual tilt/telescopic steering, Bluetooth, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, and six-speaker AM/FM/XM/CD/ MP3 system with USB and aux inputs. The stitched-seam dashboard now features electroluminescent gauges, and the revised centre stack includes a tri-gauge cluster with instant fuel economy and oil temperature, along with torque (on V6 models) or turbo boost pressure. There are also more soft-touch surfaces, with a lower sheen for a premium look and feel. The 2.0T Premium ($29,899/$31,699, manual/auto)
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From the rear, the 2013 Genesis Coupe’s wide track, sloping roofline and flared wheel arches combine for a look that is sleek and purposeful.
In GT or R-Spec trim, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe gets big 19-inch alloys and a Brembo braking package with red four-piston callipers and 13.4-inch ventilated rotors in front and 13.0-inchers in rear.
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (3.8 GT model shown) is a true performance car, aimed at the driving enthusiast. Styling has been tweaked for 2013 with faux hood intakes, redesigned grille, LED daytime running lights and taillights. But the big news is the boost in power from 306 to 348 hp.
The interior of the 2013 Genesis Coupe is attractively laid out, with a nice mix of soft-touch materials, textures and metallic accents, along with electroluminescent instruments. The revised centre stack includes a trio of gauges that includes torque (on V6 models) and turbo boost on the four-cylinder coupes.
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