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Ontario court system gets slower Province uses two sets of numbers to track cases BY JOE FANTAUZZI

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Southlake Regional Health Centre family health team staff physician Dr. Paul Cantarutti inspects the ears of Taylor Jordan. The Central Local Health Integration Network is putting a priority on helping health professionals work together through methods such as family health teams.

CENTRAL LHIN SEEKS INPUT ON NEW SERVICE PLAN

You can weigh in on health strategy BY TERESA LATCHFORD

HAVE YOUR SAY

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You can have a say on health-care priorities as the Central Local Health Integration Network shapes its three-year integrated health service plan. The strategy, which will commence in 2013, will act as a guide, spelling out priorities and strategies to improve the health care system, Central LHIN CEO Kim Baker said. “A good idea can come from anywhere,” she said. “It’s important for us to have feedback so we can develop a local plan focusing on local priorities.” The health care needs and service gaps in the Central LHIN, which includes York Region, are different from communities served by the 13 other LHINs across the province. A local plan will help hospitals, doctors and family health teams better serve patients, she said. “Many people have strong views about health care and we are here to listen,” Ms Baker said. “I hope people will openly share their views on what needs to be done to make the system work better.”

To learn more about the integrated health service plan process, view the strategic framework, complete the survey or provide suggestions on how health services can be improved, visit centrallhin.on.ca

The current integrated health service plan has brought the LHIN tangible results, such being the first of the 14 LHINs to meet its targets for surgery and diagnostic wait times. A patient at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, formerly York Central Hospital, would previously have to wait months for an MRI scan, but that has been reduced to 28 days. The LHIN laid out five areas of focus in the online survey for the new plan, but feedback and suggestions aren’t limited to the defined subjects. The organization welcomes all feedback, as patients and health service providers are on the frontline and can identify gaps in care.

One of the focus areas is improving supports for senior citizens and people at a high risk of being hospitalized after receiving care. The LHIN plans to continue to build on the current Home First initiative, helping adults get discharged from the hospital sooner, but with more support to keep them from having to return. The program has allowed half of the senior citizens involved stay at home longer, rather than going into a long-term care facility. The program not only eases wait times for nearly full facilities, but also decreases hospital emergency room wait times by freeing up more acute-care beds. Making it easier for patients to get the services they need, moving services into more communities to allow people to receive care closer to home, continuing to develop regional health care programs and creating collaboration between family physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities and community health providers to improve care are also part of the strategic principles. See LHIN, page A9.

Aurora group receives $10K grant Program supports community environmental projects

‘When we get the community involved, people begin to see the impact our activities have on the environment.’

BY DAVID FLEISCHER

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Deborah Silver

You can get support in helping the environment thanks to a $10,000 grant to Ontario Streams. The money will help the organization support community groups in protecting watercourses throughout York Region and Simcoe County. “When we get the community involved,

Adopt-a-Stream program co-ordinator

people begin to see the impact our activities have on the environment,” Adopt-a-Stream program co-ordinator Deborah Silver said. It’s her program that received the grant that will be used to improve volunteer training.

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It’s those volunteers, about 30 groups, who keep an eye on streams across the region. Among the participants are Aurora High School and Aurora Bassmasters, the Richmond Hill Naturalists and Holy Trinity School, York-Simcoe Naturalists and Girls Inc. of York Region. Ontario Streams, based in Aurora, was one of 11 organizations across Ontario to receive a grant from Sobeys’ Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund. The grants are awarded to applicants with the greatest need, most innovation in addressSee GROUP, page A10.

While the province is touting the success of its Justice on Target initiative, a York Region Media Group analysis shows the real-time average pace of justice has actually slowed here and across the province. Critics say the program, launched in 2008, needs a hard look. And some lawyers argue justice in Ontario may never truly become more efficient without a significant technology upgrade. Attorney General John Gerretsen, who inherited the program, announced in an open letter last month Justice on Target will continue. After rising for nearly 20 years, both the average number of appearances and days needed to complete a criminal charge were reduced. Mr. Gerretsen said. As a result, courts can direct more attention to serious and difficult cases to better serve witnesses, victims and their families, he said. But the province uses two sets of figures to track the average number of days required to complete a case — the average total days and the average number of days not including bench warrant days. See TECHNOLOGY, page A8.

TRIAGE COURT Justice officials have launched a new efficiency program at the Newmarket courthouse, the York Region Media Group has learned. Dubbed triage court, the program was launched in early June and is considered part of Justice on Target, Attorney General spokesperson Brendan Crawley said in an e-mail. Here's how it works: Cases set for trial or preliminary court hearings are sent to a specific courtroom. A judge conducts triage court from 9 to 10 a.m. and begins hearing guilty pleas at 10. The judge moves trial or preliminary hearings to trial courts when they are ready to be dealt with and a court is available, he added. “While the initiative has been implemented recently, the goal is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness with pleas and adjournment matters dealt with outside of trial court,” Mr. Crawley noted. It is also expected to reduce the average amount of time to trial.

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Town comes late to anniversary party ISSUE: Council opts for citizen committee to plan major celebration.

Debora Kelly

It’s tough love time for teachers, Premier Dad

hen it comes to planning a party to celebrate a town, the best people for the job are the community’s citizens. Aurora council did well in deciding a committee of citizens should be responsible for planning the town’s 150th anniversary celebrations, as opposed to the staff recommendation to hire someone for the job. However, the process in getting to council’s decision was flawed. Put simply, town council took too long to get the ball rolling. A major milestone such as a 150th anniversary celebration should be on community leaders’ radars for years in advance, but somehow, council didn’t end up making a decision on who should plan the party until less than seven months before the big year begins. Amazingly, the event didn’t appear on a council agenda until April 24, when Mayor Geoff Dawe gave notice of his intention to introduce a motion to direct town staff to start planning. Council then waited for the staff report on the issue, which didn’t arrive until a June 5 committee meeting. At the following week’s council meeting, a majority of council finally made the decision to go against the staff recommendation and strike a citizen committee. Given that council ultimately went against the staff recommendation, it’s clear the staff report wasn’t necessary and the issue could have been resolved much sooner. The call for applications for the committee didn’t begin until July 4 and wraps up today, giving citizens little time to prepare their applications. By the time the committee convenes for the first time next month, it will have just five months to plan events before the sesquicentennial year begins. That’s not a lot of time, considering the committee will be comprised of volunteers who likely can’t dedicate all of their time to the cause. It also means the committee will likely miss out on at least a few timesensitive government grants to help pay for the festivities. The town should have struck the sesquicentennial planning committee by the end of 2011 at the latest. Community groups throughout Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury and King can learn from the town’s mistake and begin planning for their major events much farther in advance. Now that the mistake has been made, however, the Aurora committee would do well to focus on building sesquicentennial components into existing town events, such as Canada Day and Ribfest, as planning entirely new events might be a tall order at this late stage.

BOTTOM LINE: Planning for the celebrations should have started sooner.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mayor should inform neighbours of bylaw I noticed Aurora is reminding people of the summer outdoor water use bylaw. It states people are to water on certain days of the week based on if their house number is odd or even. I walk very early in the morning in Aurora and there are people who have sprinklers that run every day, clearly not following the bylaw. I was a little discouraged to notice Mayor Geoffrey Dawe lives on a street where citizens disregard the bylaw every year and have sprinklers set to spray pavement. I would have hoped the mayor would perhaps let his neighbours know they are breaking a very important bylaw. Mr. Dawe represents the people of Aurora and he needs to make sure we have water for emergencies and daily personal use and are not saturating the grass with water on a daily basis.

J. MILLS AURORA

Council needs to lead, not delegate Re: Town considers ward project grants, June 28. Regional Councillor John Taylor is quoted as saying, “Just imagine if we could achieve, in a couple of years, what we set out to do in 10.” Well, if the nine elected members of Newmarket town council would take back control of the town and exercise the leadership they were elected to, instead of abdicating their authority and responsibility to town staff to run the municipality, a lot of things could be achieved in a lot less time.

JOHN DOWSON NEWMARKET

Town should build skateboard park

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‘Living on a disability (pension) from the government is not enough. We cannot accept that as the norm. Food banks are a Band-Aid solution.’ — Joan Stonehocker

York Region Food Network executive director on the Food Banks Canada annual report, which recommends longterm solutions to deal with hunger.

LETTERS POLICY All submissions must be less than 400 words and include a daytime telephone number, name and address. The Era/ The Banner reserves the right to publish or not publish and to edit for clarity and space. Write: Letters to the Editor, The Era/The Banner, Box 236, Newmarket, L3Y 4X1 C

Re: Town won’t add mid-year expenses, July 5. Though I agree with East Gwillimbury council’s decision to save $70,000 for future projects, it concerns me there was no further discussion on how to bring the mentioned projects to fruition. Youths in both Holland Landing and Mount Albert desperately deserve a skateboard park, yet our elected officials don’t seem to think so. They campaign on the principle East Gwillimbury is a place for everyone, but obviously not teenagers. As a resident and taxpayer, I would like to see my taxes go toward building parks for our

youths, rather than the legal batEvery student is important, tles of our elected officials. no matter their sexual orientation, culture, unique needs, T. LEWIS behaviour, abilities or financial EAST GWILLIMBURY status. So, when it comes time to form a new expert panel, the government must remember the education system should put Re: School boards aim to stop students first. Academics should be secondbullying, June 21. I have been shaking my head ary. a lot lately when it comes to the KIMBERLY SMITH province’s strategies on dealing NEWMARKET with our students. The government announced it is taking the next step to deal with bullying through the Accepting Schools Act action plan. Exactly what does it plan on Re: Too many MPs put party doing? ahead of people, letter to the ediTry not to laugh as I quote tor by L. Rothwell, July 8. directly from the article that the A distinct lack of MP autonoprovince is “establishing a new my has led to the following conexpert panel”. ditions in Canada: What happened to the old • Prime Minister Stephen expert panel? Harper, as head of a minority and Did it suggest the government then a majority government, has spend money or stop sweeping allowed, without consequence, a the issue under the rug? Did it House leader to produce a booksuggest implementing anti-con- let for government MPs that told cussion legislation was nowhere them how to disrupt and make near as important as the bullying ineffective the committee sysissue? tem, which should protect CanaWere the members asked to dians from bad legislation; step down or were they all fired? • High-ranking cabinet minIs the province starting a new isters would not answer many panel with hopes of finding dif- questions sensibly or provide ferent expert opinions that better information needed by commitsuit the government’s interests? tees to analyze pending legislaI’m sure another brainstorm- tion wisely; ing session around a big table • Backbench government behind locked doors is definitely MPs were directed to not answer the way to go. Way to avoid the questions from Opposition comfrontlines yet again. mittee members, but to repeat With suicide being the sec- silly, meaningless, government ond-leading cause of death talking points; among teenagers, don’t you think • Cabinet ministers have it’s time to get the conversation attended committee meetings started in schools and not board- and railed at public servants or rooms? Opposition members instead It’s up to us — the parents, of looking for ways to improve educators, school system and faulty legislation; Education Ministry — to give our • Committee meetings were students their voice. cancelled without notice, had If the system continues to cut their venue changed or were not our kids loose and look the other attended by the chairperson so way, all the money, effort and public scrutiny was impossible time spent accomplishes noth- and; ing. • Opposition committee It’s time to put an end to the members had to go to the courts Band-Aid solutions and get to the and use freedom of information heart of the matter. laws to gain information necGet students sharing. Get essary for their work and such them talking. Encourage them delays have led to weak legislato express their vulnerability by tion being passed. making connections. Any MP worth his or her salt Give them courage to speak. and not an ideologue must want Allow them to be angry. Give true democratic rule in Canada them a shoulder to cry on. and should not allow party bossThese kids are our future lead- es to take his or her voice away. ers. Currently, Canada is not being served well by a governing party that acts in this manner and the same will hold true for any future governing party that subscribes to these tactics. In short, we must have more MP autonomy and L. Rothwell’s ideas related to MP accountabilSend your comments ity have a lot of merit in this and letters to the editor regard.

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feel for you, Premier Dad. You spoil them rotten, giving them practically everything they ask for — in my case, that means constantly handing out money to the kids for movies and the mall; driving them all over at all hours of the day and night and/or allowing them to drive the car, full of gas I paid for; buying $90 sweatpants and $200 slouchy boots, fancy phones and laptops; and forking out for countless sports tournament trips and vacations to warm climates. In your case, that means giving teachers a 12-per-cent wage increase over four years in 2008, making Ontario’s teachers the second highest paid in the world, ranging from $41,000plus to nearly $93,000 for elementary teachers and $94,600 for secondary teachers. Heaven forbid, Premier Dad, that you should ask for something in return when you’re up against the wall and what you get is whining, wailing, rolling eyes and slamming doors. Oh, that’s me. But you’re paying the price, Premier Dad, for making teachers your pets during the last eight years. The economy has tanked, leaving most of us grappling with a higher cost of living on the same or decreased salaries. More than 600,000 Ontarians lost jobs, with companies such as RIM and GM still announcing big cuts. The unemployment rate in York Region and its neighbouring communities is an alarming 8.7 per cent. Yes, it’s time for tough love, with teacher contracts expiring in August and a $15-billion deficit to face. And it is love. We admire and respect our teachers, most of whom are caring, committed and passionate about their profession. By no stretch of imagination could you call their jobs easy. For most of us, this isn’t about bashing teachers; it’s about Ontario’s economic reality. So, Premier Dad, it’s fair you are seeking appreciation in the form of a two-year wage freeze and changes to the salary grid, pension plans and payouts for banked sick days. These aren’t grievous requests — even the unions admit a wage freeze may be in order — but the unions are “insulted” by the ultimatum. Do it or I’ll take away your cellphone ... er... or I’ll legislate it, you’re telling them, Premier Dad. I’m just saying, this do-it-or-else gambit typically backfired for me, so I now feign parental rationality and no longer tell them to pack their bags if they don’t like it. (Because they will.) We agree, Premier Dad, it’s only fair teachers — and anybody else making a living on the taxpayers’ back — should do their part. The fact is teachers will still have job security and perks out of reach of most Ontarians. Nobody feels sorry for teachers. So hats off to the Catholic teachers union, which brokered a deal last week, after convincing Premier Dalton McGuinty to approve negotiation. The two-year agreement includes a wage freeze, loss of sick days and three unpaid days, equal to a 1.5-per-cent pay cut that will finance the $7,000 “grid” hike new teachers will still get. If all the unions got on board, the province would save $790 million over two years. Admittedly, a drop in the $15-billion-deficit bucket. The high school and French-language teachers unions have decided to meet with the government, while elementary teachers are still just threatening to hold a one-day walkout if the province legislates a deal. While the unions say teachers will be back at school, strike votes will take place this summer or early fall. Premier Dad, we agree, teachers, too, have to help Ontario get back on its fiscal feet, regardless of whose fault it is. But give them a chance to talk about it before you ground them ... er... legislate the terms of the deal. And teachers, get back to the bargaining table, and if you don’t like the result, at least you get to vote against this Dad in the next election.

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Things to do this weekend Opening doors

Doors Open Aurora is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 21 locations across Aurora. You can check out the human book series at the Aurora Public Library and the photographic scavenger hunts at Hillary House. For locations, visit aurora.ca

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Pedestrian Sunday is noon to 4 p.m. along Main Street, from Park Avenue to Water Street, in Newmarket. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Enjoy shopping, treats and entertainment. Visit newmarketmainstreet.ca

Bard in the park Theatre in the park is Saturday, 7 p.m. at Town Park in Aurora. See the Macbeth performance by the Humber River Shakespeare Group. Visit aurora.ca

Gears of old

Bensadoun helps out 1 toe at a time BY TERESA LATCHFORD

‘I won’t lie. I think I cried every day.’

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The Cool Country Cruise In is Saturday, 6 p.m. at the Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie St., East Gwillimbury. Vintage, muscle and collector cars on display. Visit eastgwillimbury.ca

Beat goes on

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Lisa Bensadoun was a member of the North American School of Podology team that helped serve more than 700 St. Kitts residents who desperately need attention.

Music in the park is Sunday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Commons, 202 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket. Enjoy this free concert featuring local rock and roll band Reunion. Visit newmarket. ca

Imagine if each step you took was accompanied by pain and prevented you from supporting your family and doing the things you love. Imagine if it was so bad, the loss of your foot was a possibility. This is the reality of many of the residents of the Caribbean island St. Kitts, who don’t have access to proper foot care clinics. Lisa Bensadoun improves lives one toe at a time. The owner of By Lisa Esthetics was a member of the North American School of

Lisa Bensadoun

member of the North American School of Podology team that helped St. Kitts residents

Podology team that helped serve, in less than a week, more than 700 St. Kitts residents, who desperately need attention. “I won’t lie. I think I cried every day,” she said. “I saw warts, calluses, ingrown toe

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It takes a special kind of person to throw caution to the wind and sink $52,000 into building prototypes and applying for patents. Adam Pauze is one of those people. Two years ago, after taking a chunk out of his arm while trying to cut drywall, he came up with the plans for an all-in-one tool that includes a utility knife, measuring tape and pencil. “Anyone who has cut drywall before knows that you can easily cut a four-foot piece with a square (tool), but an eightfoot is much more difficult, holding a knife in one hand and a measuring tape in the other,” the 20-year veteran of the trade said. “I have never invented anything before, but I thought this was a winner right away.”

‘I have never invented anything before, but I thought this was a winner right away.’ Adam Pauze

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Figuring out how to get the device onto store shelves wasn’t as easy as coming up with the idea. After the first company he worked and spent $20,000 with didn’t produce a proto-

type up to his standards, he was adrift without much idea of what to do next. He caught a break when a friend got a job painting at the home of the owner of an industrial design company in King City called Spark Innovations. “After meeting him, everything seemed to fall into place,” Mr. Pauze said. “I just believe in the product. I have shown it to Home Hardware and have a purchase commitment with them and I am meeting with a very large company soon to possibly take it worldwide.” Although Mr. Pauze has dreams of making millions with the tool, which he calls the Drywall Axe, he is also realistic and understands just to break even, he must sell 10,000 and make $5 on each.

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CHESS Youth chess club, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library. Challenge your friends or learn to play chess. To register, visit library.aurora.on.ca

Meetings are usually held in the Town Hall and are open to the public. Regular Council Meetings are broadcast on Rogers TV, Channel 10. For further information, please contact the Customer and Legislative Services department at 905-727-1375. For a complete listing of upcoming meetings, please see the meeting calendar on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.aurora.ca/calendar

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Amazing clay creations, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library. Learn how to make clay artifacts, a Mexican metapac sun wall hanging and an Egyptian wedjat eye amulet. To register, visit library.aurora. on.ca

The Town of Aurora would like to thank the following organizations, volunteers and sponsors for their generous contributions to the 2012 Canada Day celebrations: Dance in the Park Rotary Club of Aurora Canada Day Parade Rebecca Beaton Diane Buchanan Frank Mete Pat Mete Brian North (Auroraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Citizen of the Year) Casey Transportation Highland GM St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valley Golf Course York Regional Police Auxiliary Unit Canada Day Festivities Lois Brown, MP Amanda MacDonald Aurora Community Arboretum Canadian Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Company Central York Fire Services Optimist Club of Aurora St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valley Golf Course York Region â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d In Canada Day Event Sponsors Aurora Home Hardware Bell Canadian Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Company Canadian Heritage (Government of Canada) Cineplex Odeon Crabby Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RONA Aurora

CONGRATULATORY GREETINGS Canada Day Celebrations - Congratulations! Congratulations to our Canada Day Parade float winners and Teen Idol competition winners: Canada Day Parade Winning Floats Best commercial A&T Tire Best decorated Aurora Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Best non-commercial Theatre Aurora Best service club Shriners Most original Aurora Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice Marquee Theatrical Productions Aurora Teen Idol Winners Aurora Teen Idol 2012 Taylor Mansillo First runner up Jenna Cusato Second runner up Sydney Nicholson

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Aurora farmers market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town Park. Purchase farm fresh and local produce. The market runs every Saturday until Oct. 24. Visit theaurorafarmersmarket.com

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Calling for nominations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2012 Community Recognition Awards Do you know a person or organization that is making Aurora a better place to live because of their volunteer activities? 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 Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Theatre in the park, 7 p.m. at Town Park in Aurora. See the Macbeth performance by the Humber River Shakespeare Group. Visit aurora.ca

DOORS OPEN Doors Open Aurora, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 21 locations throughout Aurora. You can check out the human book series at the Aurora Public Library and the photographic scavenger hunts at Hillary House. For locations, visit aurora.ca

WEDNESDAY

HIKE

Flipside SK8 Park Drop by to show off your moves, learn new tricks and hang out with friends. Please note helmets are mandatory and protective padding is recommended. Hours of Operation from July 3 to August 31 Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting)

Oak Ridges Trail Association hike, 6:30 p.m. through Jefferson Forest Tract. Tour the new main trail on this eight-kilometre moderate hike. For more information, call 905-237-1826 or visit oakridgestrail.org

CONCERT

The location is at Aurora Community Centre, 1 Community Centre Lane. For more information, please visit www.aurora.ca/skateboard or call 905-726-4760.

Concert in the park, 7 to 9 p.m. at Town Park in Aurora. Enjoy this free concert featuring classic rock band The Carpet Frogs. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Aurora Food Pantry. Visit aurora.ca

Sincerely, Mayor Geoffrey Dawe and Aurora Town Council

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Join us at Aurora Senior Public School on Friday, July 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. for movie madness! The featured film is Mirror Mirror (rated PG). Open to ages 12 to 16. There is a $3 charge per person, which includes popcorn. For more information, please call 905-726-4760.

ART Portraits of Giving exhibit opening reception, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Aurora Cultural Centre. The photography exhibit celebrates the personal stories of people who give back to their communities. Visit portraitsofgiving2012aurora.eventbrite.com

Concerts in the Park Bring your family, friends and chairs or a blanket to Aurora Town Park (Wells Street and Mosley Street) and enjoy the 2012 Concerts in the Park series! The concert season continues with The Carpet Frogs on Wednesday, July 18 and A Bob Marley Tribute on Wednesday, July 25. Both concerts run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All concerts are free. We kindly ask spectators to bring a donation to the local food pantry. For more information, please visit www.aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762.

PERFORMANCE Cabaret Lounge: Nouveau Rouge, doors open at 6 p.m., dinner and show at 7 p.m., lounge opens at 9 p.m. with lounge entertainment at 10 p.m. at Oakland Hall Inn, 16003 Yonge St., Aurora. Dancers, singers, musicians, an illusionist and mime will take dinner guests back in time to a 1930s variety show with a modern twist. Lady Luck Productions kicks off its summer dinner theatre series. For tickets, visit ladyluckproductions.ca

Theatre in the Park The Humber River Shakespeare Company brings the magic of outdoor theatre to Aurora Town Park with Macbeth by William Shakespeare on Saturday, July 14 at 7 p.m. This is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pay-what-you-canâ&#x20AC;? event. Please arrive early and bring a chair or blanket and enjoy! For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or visit www.humberrivershakespeare.ca

12th annual Water Games The Town of Auroraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th annual Water Games will be held on Wednesday, July 25 during the regular leisure swim from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. Residents and visitors are welcome. Regular admission fees of $2.75 per person apply, with all funds donated to the Lifesaving Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Water SmartÂŽ campaign for drowning prevention. There is no pre-registration, however the number of admissions is limited to the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity. For more information, please call 905-726-4770.

Odd / Even watering restrictions in effect Demand for water increases dramatically in the summer months. Help conserve water for emergencies by following The Town of Auroraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor water-use bylaw. Please remember that: s 2ESIDENTS IN ODD NUMBERED HOUSES MAY WATER ON ODD DAYS s 2ESIDENTS IN EVEN NUMBERED HOUSES MAY WATER ON EVEN DAYS s 7ATERING SHOULD BE RESTRICTED TO THE HOURS OF A M TO A M AND 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For tips on conserving water, please visit www.waterfortomorrow.ca For information on Auroraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outdoor Water Use Bylaw #4420-03.E, please visit www.aurora.ca/bylawservices

JULY 21

HIKE Oak Ridges Trail Association hike, 8:30 a.m. at the Seneca College King Campus and Mary Lake. This is a 13-kilometre moderate hike. For more information, call 905-770-9954 or visit oakridgestrail.org

Splash Pads open for the season The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water-play splash pads located at Town Park (Wells Street and Mosley Street) and at Ada Johnson Park (Hartwell Way and Conover Avenue) are open. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Please be advised that splash pads are not supervised by Town staff. For further information, please call 905-727-3123 ext. 3233.

Aurora Town Hall 100 John West Way, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 Do you have questions? Phone 905-727-1375 | Email info@aurora.ca | Visit www.aurora.ca C

JULY 24

ACTIVITIES Oh, the Places We Can Go, 10 a.m. at the Aurora Public Library. Take an imaginary magic carpet ride to Persia, Africa, Asia and other exotic lands. To register, visit library. aurora.on.ca

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CHESS Youth chess club, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library. Challenge your friends or learn to play chess. To register, visit library.aurora.on.ca

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Aurora farmers market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town Park. Purchase farm fresh and local produce. The market runs every Saturday until Oct. 24. Visit theaurorafarmersmarket.com

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The location is at Aurora Community Centre, 1 Community Centre Lane. For more information, please visit www.aurora.ca/skateboard or call 905-726-4760.

Sincerely, Mayor Geoffrey Dawe and Aurora Town Council

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ACTIVITIES Oh, the Places We Can Go, 10 a.m. at the Aurora Public Library. Take an imaginary magic carpet ride to Persia, Africa, Asia and other exotic lands. To register, visit library. aurora.on.ca

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Aurora’s Hillary House celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.. Events are planned throughout the year to mark the anniversary and a gala celebration is planned for DiNardo’s The Mansion.

Hillary House turns 150 this year BY DAVID FLEISCHER

dfleischer@yrmg.com

You can have a ball celebrating an important piece of Aurora's history when Hillary House celebrates its 150th anniversary later this year. The Aurora Historical Society has announced Murray and Marvelle Koffler as the honourary co-chairpersons of the Oct. 21 Hillary House Ball. Mr. Koffler is the founder of Shoppers Drug Mart and a co-founder of the Four Seasons hotel chain. The couple are also well-known philanthropists who have made major donations, with their names on facilities such as the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital and the Koffler Centre of the Arts, both in Toronto. Their philanthropy has extended into York Region with the Koffler Scientific Reserve at

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Yes, ffolks, lk it’s the h Grandd Re-Opening off Pet Valu l Aurora and it’s all happening this Saturday, July 14 with a myriad of activities and special sales, not to mention give-aways! Sound exciting? You bet! From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., just some of the Grand Re-Opening activities include free GIVE-AWAYS, A RAFFLE DRAW, FREE NAIL CLIPPING SERVICE for your pet (a real savings!), PHOTOS OF YOUR PET by Stav, the Pooch Paparazzi Plus lots of store freebies, free refreshments and snacks. This is a celebration not to be missed if you are a pet lover!

And, as you can see by the advertisement on this page, there are lots of SALES going on! The Aurora store is conveniently located at Bayview and Wellington Streets. Check out their Face book account at Facebook/PetValuAuroraBayview. The totally-remodeled Pet Valu location in Aurora has been there for eight years, but just taken over by new owners Baktiar Khan (called simply Khan) and his partner Munshi (who is also his good friend). The partners have planned this massive Grand Re-Opening to celebrate their extensive renovations and invite the community to come and have just a great day! A perfect opportunity to meet the new, totally experienced team at Pet Valu Aurora! Pet Valu, with more than 350 stores in Canada, offers more than 7,000 products, including holistic, national and premium brands of pet foods and treats, as well as a wide selection of essential and innovative pet supplies for all budgets. There’s everything for your dog and cat, all small animals, fish and birds, to name a few. There’s also a wide selection of toys, crates, grooming products, shampoos and brushes, first aid products – heck, this Pet Valu even has a section for health and beauty products for your favourite little friend! Toys, Toys & More Toys Owner Khan may be the boss at the end of the day, but as he says to his experienced, knowledgeable staff of five, “I work with you. You don’t work for me. I’m part of this team.” It’s that kind of philosophy – rating customer service as number one – that keeps bringing the pet lovers back again and again, not to mention Pet Valu’s outstanding product line. In fact, long-time employee and extremely knowledgeable about pets Thomas at the Aurora location, invites you to talk with him so he can share his wealth of pet knowledge. Thomas is also a specialist in nutrition for your pets. Doggie treats & goodies for even the pickiest palate.

Think “Safety First” this summer for your pets too!

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Town seeks members for 150th anniversary planning committee BY DAVID FLEISCHER

dfleischer@yrmg.com

If you want to be part of planning Aurora’s big birthday bash, the town wants to hear from you soon. Aurora turns 150 years old in 2013 and seeks volunteers to head an ad-hoc committee that will plan and organize events for the sesquicentennial celebration. Should it be a week-long party in the summer? Should events throughout the year be branded as part of the anniversary? This is your chance to have your say. The goal is to form a committee representing a cross-section of the community, including members with experience in fundraising, grant writing, special event planning and/or marketing and promotion. Candidates should be older than 18 and not employed by the town. Council initially looked at spending up to $100,000 on the event, including hiring an event planner, before deciding the celebrations should be built from the grassroots up. Under the approved terms of reference, viewable at aurora.ca: • There will be five to seven committee members serving a 17-month term, from Aug. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2013 or until the celebrations are complete; • The committee will meet as required at a

HOW TO HELP You can learn more and pick up an application form at the customer and legislative services department on the second floor of the town hall, 100 John West Way. You can also call deputy clerk Cindy Janzen at 905727-3123, ext. 4217. The deadline for applications is today.

Nominate someone for town award BY DAVID FLEISCHER

dfleischer@yrmg.com

Now is the time to start thinking about a worthy individual, group or business you think has supported the community through volunteerism and generosity. Aurora is accepting nominations for its 2012 Community Recognition Awards. After some changes to the ceremony for 2011 and more radical changes proposed for this year, council voted to return to the format for awards used in 2010. The awards include: • Bob Harman Memorial Award for volunteerism and leadership in recreation; • Johnson’s Cultural Achievement Award for a significant contribution to the arts locally or provincially; • Civic Appreciation Award for groups recognized for achievements provincially, nationally or internationally; • Individual Outstanding Achievement Award; • Non-profit Organization Outstanding Achievement Award; • Volunteer Service awards recognizing years of continuous service to the community; • Youth Volunteer Achievement Award

Help us build community bridges 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

Town improves website accessibility space provided by the town; • Reports will take the form of recommendations to council; • The ultimate goal is to work in consultation with the community to provide a sesquicentennial celebration the town “will treasure for years to come” and; • The committee will help design the proposed program, ascertain the town’s role, develop a communications strategy, proposed legacy projects and proposed budget, investigate fundraising opportunities and more.

Nomination forms and further details can be obtained at aurora. ca/2012communityawards, by calling Jennifer Norton at 905-7273123, ext. 4238 or by visiting town hall, 100 John West Way. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 21 and the ceremony will take place in the council chambers Nov. 29.

recognizing someone 19 years or younger for his or her contribution to the town, excluding school requirements, of two years or longer; • Quarter Century Organization Award, presented annually to organizations including cultural, sports and service groups recognizing 25 years of achievement; • Community Organization of the Year; • Good Neighbour Award for an individual who has demonstrated generosity, kindness and consideration toward his or her neighbours.

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It’s getting a little easier for everyone to surf the web in Aurora. Even if you have English as your second language, literacy challenges, cognitive disabilities or mild visual impairment, BrowseAloud makes it easier for you to use the town’s website, aurora.ca Once installed on your computer as a toolbar, the software reads the web page in

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. a natural-sounding voice, in response to you moving your mouse over the text. It works on affiliated websites, of which Aurora’s website is now one. The toolbar can also magnify text for more easy reading, highlight individual words as they are read, translate between English, French, German, Italian and Spanish and read secure web pages. To use the software, you must download it from browsealoud.com

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Forrester has game plan for retirement BY JOHN CUDMORE

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NICOLE FORRESTER: Aurora high jumper considering retirement.

She is a vice-chairperson for the Pan American Athletic Advisory Committee and member of the Canadian Olympic Committee and is preparing for a speaking engagement for the Commonwealth Games. “I’ve got lots of pots on the stove,” said the six-foot, four-inch Forrester, who is preparing to present her dissertation for her PhD in sports psychology. “I’m embedded into the sports community in Canada. “So many athletes have so much to offer sport. I find that, too often, a lot of people making the decisions impacting athletes have never been athletes. I always find that you can’t really understand it unless you’ve done it.” As a voice for athletes, Forrester appreciates the need to separate herself from the competitive field for a fresh perspective. She has been competing in high jump since she was 17, recruited while working at a McDonald’s in Oak Ridges. “When you are competing, it is difficult because you have to be

Happy birthday! You’re traded. The St. Louis Blues traded forward B.J. Crombeen to the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday in a deal dominated by draft picks. Crombeen, who turned 27 the same day, was dealt, along with a fifth-round pick in the 2014 draft, to the Lightning in exchange for fourth round picks in the 2013 and 2014 drafts. The rugged six-foot, two-inch, 210-pound Crombeen was a second-round pick (54th overall) by the Dallas Stars in the 2003 draft. He was claimed off waivers by the Blues in 2008. Last season, the former Newmarket resident and member of the Newmarket Hurricanes had one goal and two assists in 40 regular season games for St. Louis. He missed much of the season with a shoulder injury. In 288 career games over five seasons, Crombeen has compiled 26 goals, 23 assists and 515 penalty minutes.

Swanston brothers win medals Matthew Swanston collected silver medals in two backstroke events at the Canada Cup/Quebec Cup swim meet, which concluded Sunday in Montreal. Swanston, a member of the Newmarket Stingrays Swim Club, finished second in the 100metre backstroke, just .02 seconds behind Canadian Olympian Charles Francis, and the 200 backstroke won by Tobias Oriwol, also headed for the London Games. Younger brother Jeffrey finished third in the 100 and 200 backstroke finals for two of his four bronze medals. He also was third in the 50 backstroke and 400 individual medley. The Swanstons also shared a gold medal in the 400 medley relay along with Cameron Kingston and Michael Karnakov. Karnakov, David Ahong, Giancarlo Bresani and David Lee-Silver finished second in the 800 freestyle relay. The meet attracted members

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of the Canadian Olympic team and a field of international athletes.

Stewart golden at track meet Newmarket Huskies’ Kate Stewart set a club record en route to claiming a gold medal in the midget girls 2,000 metres at the Ontario Legion midget and youth track championships in Oshawa last weekend. Stewart won the event in six minutes, 40.51 seconds in a onetwo finish by Huskies’ runners. Jessie Armstrong finished second. Stewart also claimed a silver medal in the 1,200 race. Huskies athletes captured seven medals at the meet, including silver medals from Yulia Federov (youth girls 3,000), Ben Freemantle (midget boys 1,200) and Ben Richardson (youth boys 800). Alex Montesano claimed bronze in the midget boys 2,000.

Hawks sink Mariners Paul Versteeg-Lytwyn collected three hits, including a double, and drove in three runs as the Newmarket Hawks topped the Markham Mariners 6-3 Tuesday night in Greater Toronto Baseball League action at McKnight Field. The victory was the fourth in a row for Newmarket (11-8) and moved the Hawks past the Mariners (10-8) into a second-place tie with the Leaside Leafs in the eight-team standings. Righthander Adam Kallio scattered six hits over seven innings to record the win. For Markham, Alex Bruce drove in two runs, while Jesse Dynes had two hits, including a double. The Hawks face the Leafs tonight at Talbot Park before a Friday night visit to Markham to face the Mariners. — John Cudmore

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Trying to unravel the mystery of Olympic qualifying

hen it comes to Canadian sports and Oympians, sometimes it takes an asterisk to separate the winners from the champions. Today’s issue: Should athletes be entitled to compete at the Olympics because they are the best in Canada? Or should they participate only if they exceed Canadian-made qualifying standards, which are often more lofty than Olympic guidelines, and are assured of competing for medals? Somewhere in between, there must be an avenue of hope for exceptional cases, often youthful and rising athletes, whose development into medal contenders one, even two Olympics down the road would be enhanced by experiencing all that goes with participating in the Games. Two women — Newmarket distance runner Sheila Reid and Aurora high jumper Nicole Forrester — won national titles in their respective sports at the recent Canadian track and field Olympic trials in Calgary. Victory did nothing to ensure either woman is Londonbound. Reid, who flew to Europe last night to participate in races in Italy and Belgium, has been involved in an extensive appeal since Canadian trials to get a spot on the Olympic team. The results of the appeal are to be released today. Forrester, 35, is eying retirement. For fans, it is confusing that a national champion does not qualify for the Olympics. If it was baseball, for instance, the final score tells the story and determines the winner, not if the winning team scored 10 runs or six. Just win, baby. Snubbing domestic champions is a throwback to when perception had it our country wasn’t competing well for medals, long before Own The Podium became a winning mantra. Sure, Canadians kind of ignored these so-called amateur athletes, except every four years, but when they did take notice, it seemed the TV sound bites and newspaper

stories were filled with poor, underfunded athletes who said marching in opening ceremonies was victory enough. While acknowledging reaching the Olympics is a great achievement, the optics weren’t good. “It’s not a good reason to be there, but if you’ve worked hard to become an Olympian, there’s not anything wrong with that,” said Forrester, who participated in the 2008 Games in Beijing and missed by one centimetre for Sydney in 2000. “In the spirit of Own The Podium, it is just winning medals that counts. That attitude takes away from what the spirit of sport is about. Sport has so much to offer aside from podium finishes.” There isn’t anything wrong with setting standards high, but there should exist a bridge connecting performance and potential. The International Association of Athletics Federations sets the standard, said Hugh Cameron, who coached Reid with the Newmarket Huskies and now oversees her training at Athletics Toronto. “(Athletics) Canada does have a bit stronger standards and a few other countries do, too,” he said. “(Standards) are based on a top 100 list as tracked by the IAAF. It’s a moving target depending on scores. It’s the same as a golf (tour) where you’re playing to make the cut each week.” For Reid, a six-time NCAA champion in cross-country and track and field, to attend London could be a step toward developing a future medal contender who still hasn’t reached her 23rd birthday and even for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro will be just approaching her projected zenith. However, to qualify, she needed to make the required time standard twice for the 5,000 metres under Athletics Canada guidelines, not once as decreed by the IAAF. Forrester, who competed in Beijing in 2008, finishing in a tie for 19th, is a national champion eight times. Yet her Calgary performance did not meet the Canadian or Olympic standards, which are currently the same. She also missed bidding for an

Olympic berth in 2004 in Athens due to injury after falling a centimetre shy of qualifying for Sydney in 2000. The standards are designed to ensure Canadian athletes possess reasonable competitiveness. However, it is a rule that does not take into account variables ranging from an off-day to weather and other conditions beyond an athlete’s control. Though she had little chance of making standard in the altitude of Calgary, Reid’s people believe her entire body of work for the season

should speak for itself and that she should receive consideration under the Rising Star program, which is an exemption for highly touted prospects. In Forrester’s case, she required an A standard jump of 1.95 or B standard of two successful leaps at 1.92 to qualify for London. She won at 1.86. Thus, we’ll have no female able to leap tall objects competing in London. “I did 95 in practice the week before, so it was there, just not on the day,” she said.

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When Nicole Forrester took possession of the Canadian women’s high jumping gold medal — again — at the recent Canadian Olympic and Paralympic trials, it was a bittersweet moment. It was the eighth time Forrester was crowned national champion since arriving on the scene in 1999. Yet it was not good enough to win the Aurora resident her second Olympic berth, as she fell short of the Athletics Canada height standard required for a trip to the London Games. Forrester, 35, who competed at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, finishing tied for 19th, announced on her website this was her final Olympics bid, although she hesitates to say her career is at an end just yet. Still, the former University of Michigan star is keen to get on with other issues, including helping other athletes and sport in general. “Never say never, but I’m excited to be on the other side of sports and trying to influence sport in Canada,” said Forrester, who plans to compete in a few more meets before retirement. “I think we could be better. “The reason I’m retiring is not because I can’t compete at the best level, but that I have passion for another career in life. The longer I’ve been in my sport, the more I want to see changes. “I wonder if next year I will jump in a meet just to see what it’s like, but right now, I’m more excited about what lies ahead.” She will enter the next phase of her life in the fall as a professor of sport management at Niagara College and a consultant in sports psychology. As an athlete, however, she has been influential in several areas that might surprise a casual observer.

selfish and one-minded,” Forrester said. “My entire adult life, I’ve been an athlete. It’s difficult because you’re training, eating, sleeping, thinking about the next meet. It’s 24 hours a day. I’m curious to see what it is like to shut off your mind after work. I can’t remember the last time I’ve had a weekend to myself.” One of her pet projects is tilted toward broadening sports at grassroots levels, which were victim, some would argue, of the Own The Podium concept that stresses focusing on medals. “I have issues with Own The Podium and its overall cost,” Forrester said. “I’d like to see more awareness of the value of sport. It doesn’t speak to the sustainability of sport. I think it is a good idea as long as sustainability is taken care of. I’m hoping to expand beyond the realm of athletics and find more opportunities. “In the spirit of competing in sports, it is not just about winning medals. That takes away from what the spirit of sport is about. Sport has so much to offer aside from podium finishes.” She would like to see other athletes pick up the challenge to remain involved beyond their competitive years. An athletes’ voice is a powerful tool, she insists, to relay concerns from their perspective. “You can’t understand how it feels to walk into a stadium with 110,000 people looking at you unless you’ve done it,” she said. While she competed in one Olympics, she was close two other times. In 2000, she met the Olympic qualifying standard for the Sydney Games, but missed the Canadian requirement by one centimetre. Four years later, she suffered an ankle injury one month before the Athens Olympics.

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HARRISON, Joan (Wrightman) IF ROSES GROW IN HEAVEN If roses grow in Heaven, Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in our Mother's arms And tell her they're from us Tell her we love her and miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy We do it every day But there is an ache within our hearts That will never go away. Wayne, Nancy, Ruth, Stephen and Brenda.

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McCAFFREY, Timothy (Tim) In loving memory of Tim, who passed away July 9, 2011. The garment of his soul passed away, The spirit and the love light stay; The echo of his voice, his smile, Just as if they were with us All the while. Lovingly remembered by Lois, Sean & Carrie.

SMITH, Joyce In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother who passed away July 17th, 2006. Always a smile instead of a frown Always a hand when one was down Always true, thoughtful and kind Wonderful memories she left behind Love Keith & family.

PREECE, Roy In loving memory of a dear son, who passed away July 14th, 1979. Today is a day to remember, To love and to honour. Love Dad Legals

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All persons having claims against the Estate of ANNE WOLFF DAWSON of Holland Landing, Ontario (formerly of Newmarket, Ontario), who died on May 19, 2012, are required to file proof of the same with the undersigned representative on or before August 17, 2012. Thereafter the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice. Dated: July 9, 2012. Charles Ficner 465 Tweedsmuir Ave., Ottawa, ON, KIZ 5P1

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BROZYNA, Richard (Dick) Peacefully passed away, with family at his side at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, July 6, 2012. Dick Brozyna of Bradford in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Lydia. Loving dad of Kevin and the late Krista. Dear brother of Halina Brozyna and Krystina Brozyna. Dear uncle of Mark Shcherban. Dear brother-in-law of Leonard Subko. Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for a memorial visitation on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 1-3 p.m. In Dick's memory, donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, Newmarket Coming Events

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With Audi the “S” stands for serious JIM ROBINSON METROLAND MEDIA/WHEELSTALK.COM

MUNICH: After driving the Audi S6 and S7 Sportback, you quickly realize the “S” stands for serious. Not just serious as in the performance or the build quality, but serious in Audi’s approach to every aspect of these two cars. An example is the unique “Beaufort” inlays available on the interior. They are comprised of wood strips and one strip of aluminum which are glued together into a 0.20inch thick composite. Then a large number of these composites are placed on top of each other and bonded again. Lastly these blocks are cross cut into veneers for a brown and silver pinstriped look you won’t find in any other car but an Audi. Another example is the available diamond stitching available on the sports seats centre panels. The panels are made from black and silver leather each sewn with contrasting seam color. There are also several choices of leather including Valcona known for its softness and uniform surface quality. Serious also describes the turbocharged, direct-injection 4.0-litre V8 engine found on the S6 and S7 that produces 420 hp and 406 lb/ft of torque. With twin turbos mounted in the V of the engine, gas flow is fed directly into the cylinders instead of through a long tube, the result of which is near instant mixture delivery. The engine also features a cylinder-on-demand system that shuts down four of the eight cylinders when cruising. Overall, the S6 and S7 consume 9.6/9.7L/100 km combined respectively. Serious also describes the acceleration of the S6, which sprints from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds while the S7 does it in 4.7 seconds. Top speed on both is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). AUTOBAHN CRUISER That’s quick no matter what you call it but, in the S6/S7 it’s done with such civility that you sometimes forget this in an autobahn cruiser designed for sustained 200-plus km/h. Not only are cars like the S6/S7 ludicrously fast but the Germans like their higher end cars quiet, too. Audi achieves this in two ways, the first being active noise control (ANC) that uses four small microphones hidden in the headliner that analyze the noise in their immediate area. When an unwanted noise is detected, the system emits a noise-cancelling counter tone produced by the speakers in the sound system. Backing this up are active engine mounts that offset the rough running nature of the engine, when it is running on four cylinders. This is also aided by a centrifugal governor in the dual-mass flywheel that counter balances fourcylinder vibrations. Drive the S6/S7 and they point out very clearly the difference between what Europeans and North Americans think of as “performance”. For instance, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 I am driving as this is written is finished in a Day-Glo green with a V8 motor that idles like a North Sea trawler and bellows in the most thrilling way under full throttle. You can go ridiculously fast but everyone will see and

hear you do it. In Europe it’s all about being discreet. On many high performance cars, the badging is deleted so no one knows what you’ve got under the hood. Interiors are ultra-lux and they are unusually quiet. Joining the autobahn at 130 km/h, I was overtaken by a VW police van doing a good 150 km/h and the cops were waving at me with smiles on their faces. In Canada I would be ticketed. Getting up to the flow of traffic at 160 km/h, that V8 engine note we all love over here is just a muffled tone. Tire noise intrusion seemed a long way away. But there is time to think and (hopefully) react without a cacophony of sound hindering your decision making if someone further ahead drops the can. ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION The standard sport adaptive suspension soaks any road imperfections of which there are few in Germany. Standard equipment is Audi’s permanent all-wheeldrive that normally splits torque 40 per cent front, 60 per cent rear but can send as much as 80 per cent to the rear and 70 per cent to the front depending on demand. While you never notice this except in extreme circumstances, quattro has software that allows torque vectoring. For example, if the system detects the wheels on the inside of a curve as starting to lose grip, the brakes deploy marginally. Optionally available is the new sport differential that splits torque back and forth at the rear wheels. Working faster than the electronic stability control, this system reduces oversteer and understeer in high-speed corners. By a quirk of fate I found myself alone in the S7 in the ride and drive part of the press launch, but I wasn’t really alone. Fitted was Audi Connect, in several languages, which uses Google Earth maps and Streetview as part of the navigation system. I understand this probably won’t come to Canada but it is super nifty to use. Coming to an intersection, for instance, the Navi Voice tells you to make a left turn and you see it depicted on the monitor of the Multi Media Information (MMI) system just as it looks out the window. I never got to try it, but the S6/S7 come with a night vision system that can pick out pedestrians and cyclists and highlights them in red long before you can actually see them in the flesh. Pricing is far from decided at this point. In Europe the S6 starts at Euro 53,999 and the S7 Sportback at Euro 61,995. Probably the most outstanding feature, in my opinion, is the fit and finish inside and out. You won’t find a stitch out of place or a panel not trued up to the next. It is the attention to detail, not just the sense of luxury or the speed, that makes the S version of the A6 and A7 Sportback stand out. Whether S6 or S7, each is a complete package that satisfies all the senses. For more reviews, videos and industry news, be sure to visit Wheelstalk.com. And please follow us on Twitter @ wheelstalk.

Audi’s S models always look purposeful whether moving at speed or standing still. This is the 2013 S7 Sportback with 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 that goes from rest to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds.

The interior of the 2013 Audi S6 and S7 Sportback (shown) uses only the finest materials with attention to fit and finish taken to micro millimetres.

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MINI launches premium compact delivery van METROLAND MEDIA WHEELSTALK.COM

Sporting two seats and five doors, the MINI Clubvan offers trend-conscious commercial users a stylish and sophisticated alternative for carrying out their deliveries. The functionality offered by the MINI Clubvan is based on a closed-off load area extending from the rear doors right up to the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. Cargo can be easily accessed either through the wide-opening split rear door or via the right-side Clubdoor. With its two-seater configuration, its fixed partition between the passenger compartment and load area, and its opaque, blocked-out rear side windows, the MINI Clubvan is the first commercial-oriented vehicle in the growing MINI lineup. NEW NICHE The MINI Clubvan will arrive in Canada late 2012 in one variant. Based on the MINI Cooper Clubman, it will also share the familiar four-cylinder 1.6 litre engine with fully variable valve management technology. With an output of 121hp at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 115 lb/ft at 4,250 rpm, the Clubvan is poised to create an entirely new niche in commercial transit, with

typical MINI attributes: crisp performance, super-agile handling and exceptional fuel economy. The Clubvan is built at the MINI plant in Oxford. Its roots, too, are firmly in the British Isles. They can be traced back to 1960, when the original Mini – just one year after its launch – was followed up by a further creative and space-efficient solution in the form of the Morris Mini Van. This van model, with a wheelbase extended by ten centimetres, a closedoff load compartment and split rear door, offered exactly the sort of extra functionality urban commercial users of the time were looking for. The new model is a versatile choice both for upmarket commercial applications and for non-mainstream leisure and lifestyle use. Its dimensions, with a length of 3,961 mm, a width of 1683 mm, a height of 1,426 mm and a wheelbase of 2,547 mm, are the same as those of the MINI Clubman. Its tailored and functionally minded design has been achieved by taking out the rear seats and adding a range of customised features. The blocked-out, opaque rear side windows are bodycoloured, with an interior polycarbonate reinforcement. In combination with tinted glass in the rear doors, this keeps the load compartment well concealed

from prying eyes. In the interior, the flat loading floor and the side walls are trimmed in highquality carpeting, while an anthracite roof liner runs the full length of the vehicle. 12-volt sockets in the cargo area can be used to power electrical equipment. CARGO PARTITION The partition behind the driver’s and front passenger’s seats, comprising a lower solid aluminum section and an upper section of stainless steel mesh, is firmly attached to the vehicle body. The partition prevents objects in the load compartment from slamming forward into the passenger compartment under heavy braking. It also allows loading right up to the roof, so that full use can be made of the rear compartment’s 860 litres of load space. The cargo area is 115 centimetres long and, even at its narrowest point just behind the rear doors, is 102 centimetres wide. Maximum payload capacity is 500 kilograms. The Clubvan will be available as an option package as part of the MINI Clubman lineup, as a 2013 model. Detailed specifications, including pricing and available options, will be announced closer to market launch late 2012.

The MINI Clubvan will launch in late 2012 as part of the Clubman lineup. With its opaque side windows, and both rear and side doors, it offers a stylish delivery option for commercial users.

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Nissan LEAF sets world record – in reverse METROLAND MEDIA/WHEELSTALK.COM

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Suspension is MacStruts at the front and a twist beam at the rear. There are vented disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear. The standard 15-inch tires on alloy wheels employ a silica compound for lower rolling resistance, thus better fuel economy. Besides expected standard safety features such as traction control and ABS, GM’s StabiliTrac pitch and yaw system is standard. Spark will be offered in 1LT and 2LT trim levels and the interior is very jaunty indeed. Besides the infotainment system, Spark comes with standard power windows with a motorcycle-inspired primary gauge cluster and a lower centre console for added storage. Decorative inserts in the front door and instrument panel add an upmarket touch, as

The interior of the 2013 Spark features ambient ice blue lighting. A centre stack mounted seveninch color touch screen is part of the standard infotainment system.

does the ice blue ambient lighting and faceplates across the door pockets and dash. Heated leatherette seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel are included on Spark 2LT. Spark also is equipped with the OnStar safety and security system, which uses GPS and cellular phone technology to automatically call for help in the event of crash. Spark will be covered by a five-year, 160,000 km warranty. Exterior colour choices include Salsa, Jalapeno, Denim, Lemonade and Techno Pink, and more traditional hues such as Grey Area, Black Granite, Silver Ice and Summit White. When it goes on sale, the Spark will start at $13,495 plus $1,500 destination.

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Hyundai scores a Coupe with newest Elantra JIM ROBINSON METROLAND MEDIA/WHEELSTALK.COM

MONTREAL: Few car companies move faster at seizing an opportunity than Hyundai and the 2013 Elantra Coupe is a case in point. Hyundai had already planned to add the two-door Coupe and five-door GT (nee Touring) to the Elantra sedan. But when Chevrolet dropped the Cobalt Coupe in 2011, it left the Honda Civic Coupe and Kia Forte Koup pretty much alone in the small sporty coupe segment. The Coupe and the GT may both be 2013 Elantras with the same engine and transmission choices, but after that, they are quite different cars which is why the GT will be reviewed separately on these pages in coming weeks. Both offer a 148 hp, four-cylinder engine along with a standard six-speed manual transmission, optional ($1,200) six-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, heated front seats, Bluetooth and a six-speaker audio system with iPod/USB/auxiliary connectivity. Developing 131 lb/ft of torque, the 1.8-litre “Nu” series engine is not new but definitely improved with enhanced Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) for a two per cent improvement in fuel economy plus an impressive 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gases. Neither Coupe nor GT offers direct fuel injection but Hyundai feels the Nu powerplant is already fuel efficient enough at 6.8/4.9L/100 km city/highway for the manual and 7.3/5.0L/100 km city/highway for the automatic. Differences start with the platforms. Although both are

built in Korea, the Coupe is based on the Elantra Sedan as you might expect. The GT, however, is based on the platform of the i30 sold primarily in Europe. Suspension, ride and handling are thus European in very real terms. One thing the GT has that the Coupe doesn’t is what Hyundai calls its Driver Selectable Steering Mode (DSSM) system featuring three driver-selectable operating modes (Comfort, Normal, and Sport) that allow the driver to dial in the best “feel” for driving conditions. Front suspension on the Coupe starts with the standard Elantra sedan coil over MacPherson struts but with the shocks modified for increased performance with a 22 mm stabilizer bar added. At the rear, the V-beam torsion bar is replaced by a lightweight version that has an integrated 22 mm stabilizer bar and monotube shocks for a firmer feel. Four-wheel (vented front) disc brakes join leading edge safety features such as ABS with brake force distribution, vehicle stability management (VSM) and electronic stability control (ECC) with traction control. Styling of the Coupe takes the “Fluidic Sculpture” design language with its signature hexagonal grille and upward flowing double character lines along the side that arc up to the rear with its integrated spoiler. Inside, there are more storage spaces and cubbies than you can count with a trunk cargo volume of 420 litres that Hyundai claims is better than some larger coupes like the Accord (338 litres) and Altima (232 litres). There are just two trim levels to keep things simple, starting with the GLS manual at $19,949, the GLS auto-

Hyundai has added a Coupe to its 2013 Elantra model lineup starting at $19,949. The SE version (shown) comes with a host of standard features including 17-inch wheels and a sports tuned suspension.

matic at $21,149 and the SE automatic (no manual) at $25,199. Driven here was the SE model that adds 17-inch alloy wheels, leather seating, seven-inch touch screen navigation system with rear backup camera, 360-watt premium sound system and fully-automatic climate control system. While I suspect the GLS automatic will be the volume seller, the SE with its added upmarket content and sportier suspension might well put a crimp in sales of larger coupes not to mention some of the new entry-level luxury sedans that don’t offer a sporting coupe. Handling is precise but I found the electric steering a little on the light side for me. Ride is firm, which is what you expect for a coupe and, with all the driver aids as standard, it is almost impossible to get this car out of shape even on some of rough rural roads south of Montreal where the press launch of the Coupe and GT was held. The seats were very agreeable for a car in this price range and instruments were easy to see, understand and use. The navigation system, however, was baffling. My co-driver and I tried to program in an address on Magog, PQ, and were unable to do so. Now, we were trying to do it intuitively which probably says more about

our lack of this ability than the system to respond. In my experience, Hyundai navigation systems are among the easiest to program so we must have been doing something wrong. And thank you Hyundai for good brakes, as the locals tried to feint stopping at stop signs, leading us to jam on the binders more than once. On our way out of Montreal to Magog, my co-driver, who is familiar with the area, took me through a number of quaint towns where no one was in much of a hurry, just like us, making it an enjoyable way to sample this car. I should note the back seat area is bigger than you might expect and easily accessible for a person my size thanks to the front seat that springs forward on its track almost to the dashboard for easy entry. The sporty coupe market is not a big one in Canada where compact cars are favoured over the mid-size vehicles so loved by out American neighbours. But Hyundai has a very good track record of picking its markets and selling cars and trucks with the kind of content and pricing that Canadians want. I expect this will prove the same with the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. For more reviews, videos & industry news, be sure to visit Wheelstalk.com.

The interior of the 2013 Elantra Coupe is clean and uncluttered, which has become a strong point in Hyundai design.

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NewRoads Automotive sponsors Children’s Dream Foundation METROLAND MEDIA/WHEELSTALK.COM

Foundation’s board has just completed a play park for the Children’s Aid Society and is currently planning the redevelopment of a local school playground in Newmarket Heights, an area of town where the residents have limited capacity to raise funds. “With NewRoads Automotive Group as our major sponsor, we are confident that we can now do more to address the needs of children and youth in our community, said Regional Councillor and Tournament Host, John Taylor”. He went on to say, “We can’t thank NewRoads enough for their support and sponsorship of our tournament, and for everything they do in our community to support so many other worthwhile organizations”. “NewRoads Automotive Group is thrilled to join forces with Regional Councillor John Taylor and his committee in their efforts to improve the lives of kids most in need in Newmarket”, said Michael Croxon, owner of NewRoads Automotive Group. “This is the kind of work we can really get excited about supporting”, he went on to say.

The NewRoads Automotive Group joined forces with the Newmarket Children’s Dream Charity Golf Committee to rebrand the tournament as the “NewRoads Children’s Dream Charity Golf Classic”. The new name for the tournament recognizes the long-term commitment by the NewRoads Automotive Group as the title sponsor and major donor to this local golf tournament that supports playground and play equipment for kids in need in Newmarket. The Newmarket Children’s Dream Foundation, which is the sole recipient of the proceeds from the NewRoads Children’s Dream Charity Golf Classic, was established in 2010 as a result of the vision of a small group of local residents and business people. The funds generated from the golf tournament go towards the mandate of making a lasting difference in the lives of the children, youth and families in Newmarket. As a result of fundraising initiatives, the

On hand for the recent press event were (from left): David Britton, general manager Kia of Newmarket, Michael Croxon, president and CEO of NewRoads Automotive Group, Regional Councillor John Taylor, and Jim VanDusen, general manager of NewRoads GM.

Research targets nextgeneration electric motors METROLAND MEDIA/WHEELSTALK.COM

Jaguar Land Rover, Cobham Technical Services and Ricardo will carry out research into the design of economic electric motors that avoid expensive magnet materials. Next-generation electric motors for low carbon emission vehicles are the target of a new collaborative research program to be led by Cobham Technical Services. The project, ‘Rapid Design and Development of a Switched Reluctance Traction Motor’, will also involve partners Jaguar Land-Rover and engineering consultancy Ricardo UK, and is co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board. Aside from the need to further reduce CO2

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The Van Diemen’s four banger will propel it from rest to 100 km/h in just over four seconds, and its carbon metallic brake pads will stop it in less than three. With its large wings fore and aft, there’s plenty of downforce at speed, and the vehicle’s extremely low centre of gravity also helps keep it firmly planted. Less reassuring, at first anyway, is the five-speed, close-ratio sequential gearbox. It has no ‘neutral’ position, and you bump it forwards or backwards to change gears. And in combination with a finicky clutch. Because you’re not always sure what gear you’re in, it’s vital to keep an eye (and ear) on the RPMs. We drove a few practice laps, eyeing the instructor’s line at low speeds, followed by three 20-minute speed sessions. Push the teacher a little and he’d turn up the heat just enough to keep it interesting. But pride cometh before a fall, and during what I felt was my best effort so far, the back end broke loose. It was a matter of getting a little too eager with the

throttle while coming off the apex, and that, in combination with the off-camber corner, sent me spinning into the grass. I found out later, there was much hooting and hollering from the pit area where other journalists were waiting, but fortunately couldn’t hear it through my helmet. Besides, several of the more experienced guys – some seasoned racers – did the same. Class ended all too soon, and on reflection, the day was about more than enjoying a few thrills and testing your mettle. It was an opportunity to hone an essential life skill – one which we should all view as an ongoing education. The Bridgestone Racing Academy is located at the Mosport Driver Development Track, just north of Bowmanville: www.race2000.com For more reviews, videos and industry news, be sure to visit Wheelstalk.com. And please follow us on Twitter @ wheelstalk.

Like the game of golf, there’s always room for spending some time in the rough.

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