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WHEELCHAIR USERS PAY MORE FOR TAXIS Stakeholders call on government to subsidize accessible transportation BY L.H. TIFFANY HSIEH

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Would you pay $30 or more for a taxi ride of about three kilometres? Tyler Barker did, but he had no choice. The 26-year-old Aurora resident has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. Due to his condition, taxi cabs are overcharging him, said Mr. Barker, who is on the town’s accessibility advisory committee. “I’ve been told it’s an industry standard,” he said. Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, it’s illegal for a conventional transportation service provider to charge a higher fare to a person with a disability. However, service providers argue accessible vehicles aren’t conventional. “That’s not a taxi. It’s not the same service,” Royal Taxi general manager Spiros Bastas said. Accessible transportation is a market captured locally by York Region Transit’s Mobility Plus, he said. “There’s absolutely no demand,” he added. However, parties on all sides of the debate agree there needs to be government funding to subsidize extra costs associated with transporting people with special needs. “It’s a societal issue,” Mr. Bastas said. See MOBILITY, page A7.

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Aurora’s Tyler Barker says taxi companies are overcharging clients in wheelchairs.

Transit enforcement incidents up BY JOE FANTAUZZI

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Assaults reported to York Region Transit increased last year. But the increase — there were 23 reported last year, compared to 13 in 2010 — came on the heels of appeals for more reporting of incidents on the region’s buses and is not reflective of an increasingly dangerous transit system, York Region Transit enforcement and security manager Angelo Apfelbaum said. Overall, the number of inci-

dents to which York Region Transit enforcement and security responded — which range from assault and damage to property to disputes over fares — rose to 1,952 last year from 1,636 in 2010, according to a report presented to the York Region Police Services Board. Incidents investigated by YRT have increased every year during the past five years, a York Region

See TRANSIT, page A9.

BY THE NUMBERS Occurrences investigated by York Region Transit enforcement: 2011: 1,952 2010: 1,636 2009: 974 2008: 350 — source: York Region Transit enforcement annual reports, 2009 to 2011

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Central Local Health Integration Network hired five new telemedicine nurses to provide you easier access to physician specialists. The new nurses are stationed in Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Markham Stouffville Hospital and the Canadian Mental Health Association — York Region and Toronto branches. The new hires are part of the expanded care delivery available at more than 68 sites across Central LHIN. Telemedicine is a form of telehealth, with live, two-way videoconferencing at the hospital sites, Markham Stouffville Hospital clinical telemedicine professional practice leader Ann Marie Havery said. The Skype-like service is part of the Ontario Telemedicine Network and is equipped with the latest technology for virtual patient consultations, assessments, training and knowledge exchange, including a hand-held camera that can zoom in on a patient’s wound, Ms Havery said. “It can save time, costs and

travel and it reduces the stress of patients,” she added. Ms Havery’s first telemedicine patient at Markham Stouffville Hospital was an elderly woman who needed to see a physician specialist in downtown Toronto, but had no reasonable means of transportation. That was the case for Sutton resident Norm Charles, who has been using telemedicine for some time. Mr. Charles goes to Southlake about once a month and was there last to see his neuropsychiatrist in Toronto for severe migraines. “It saves me four hours and $50 a (trip),” Mr. Charles said of the service. “It’s quite handy for me.” It’s also easier to talk to his doctors via video, Mr. Charles said, noting it’s less intimidating. To provide telemedicine access for resident clinical appointments, specialist care and staff education, Southlake has partnered with six Central LHIN long-term care homes: Aurora Resthaven, Bradford Valley, Cedarvale Lodge, Good Samaritan Nursing Home, King City Lodge Nursing Home, River Glen Haven Nursing Home and Southlake Village. Eight of the 12 long-term care homes in the catchment area of Southlake and Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston are equipped for telemedicine service.

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If you don’t use it, it shouldn’t come ISSUE: Numbers for trial weekend train service far below projections.

Allison Jorgens

hile there’s a movement to get more people out of their cars and on to public transit, it doesn’t appear that concept is catching on with everyone. Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen, East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson, Georgina Mayor Rob Grossi and Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank Klees were among the most vocal proponents for expanded GO train service along the Barrie line, which serves the northern part of the region. They got their wish with the announcement of trial summer weekend and holiday trains, which was viewed as one of the first steps to all-day, two-way service on the Barrie line. Such a move would help get cars off our increasingly congested roads, the mayors agreed.

GO Transit had forecast trains would carry, on average, about 250 customers per trip during the trial. However, there are only about 50 customers per trip.

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WORTHQUOTING WHAT THE NEWSMAKERS ARE SAYING

‘I don’t want to put myself in the category that I’m just happy to be there. I don’t want to go just for an experience, but to prove I am among the best athletes in this sport in the world.’ — Sheila Reid

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“Just look at all the taillights heading south on Hwys. 404 and 400 and the need becomes apparent rather quickly,” Mr. Van Bynen said. “You only have to stand on the train platform to see there is demand for the train service.” Or so it seemed. GO Transit had forecast trains would carry, on average, about 250 customers per trip during the trial. However, there are only about 50 customers per trip. This low volume will make it difficult to justify expanding the project, and rightfully so. It’s still early in the trial and the mayors have plans to get the word out to the non-traditional commuter market. Hopefully, the fate of all-day service along the line won’t simply be decided based on ridership numbers over a two-month period. Hopefully, there will be a deeper look at the numbers: are they growing; are there obvious trends in terms of schedules. It benefits everyone to get cars off our roads, but not if it means wasting taxpayer money. We already subsidize transit and taxpayers shouldn’t be expected to pay for a service that isn’t being used. If want expanded service, use it. If there’s some barrier, such as schedules, keeping you from doing so, express your concerns to the provider or your mayor. It’s up to everyone to prove there’s a need for the train service. But, if the need is not there, drop it.

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Re: Central LHIN seeks input on service plan, July 12. Congratulations to York Central Hospital on reducing the wait for an MRI to 28 days. We’re meant to believe adding another layer of bureaucracy is paying off. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista hurt himself last Monday and had an MRI the next day. Yet politicians will continue saying we must protect our single-tier medical care. The only cure for our health care system is private competition. Any other input from the public is just noise.

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Don’t judge another person’s beliefs Re:Religious promotion should not be allowed, letter to the editor by Jeff Harmsen, July 15. I was shocked The Era would publish such a letter, which did little to address the issue Lynn Salmon raised Instead, it seemed to be a direct affront to the Christian religion, laced with all the prejudice and contempt for religious differences Canadian society has worked so hard to destroy. I understand the concerns raised by Ms Salmon, but Mr. Harmsen was quite out of line using her concerns to publicly propel his own discriminatory opinions about one particular religious sect. I don’t think it is Mr. Harmsen’s place to judge the evidence base of another person’s belief system. Stating “religious advocates” use “unproven claims” to “collect money for their religious institutions” could be considered as inciting hatred against an identifiable group, which is a criminal offence. Mr. Harmsen, freedom of speech only applies when the speech is not filled with discriminatory opinions. While defending our own rights, we must all be mindful of others.

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Some hide behind freedom of speech Re:Religious promotion should not be allowed, letter to the editor by Jeff Harmsen, July 15. The debate continues over religious promotions. Lynn Salmon had a right to be

annoyed with what transpired at the Canada Day celebrations. There was deception that was obviously planned before the celebrations began. Even the town admitted the information provided by this group was misleading. Bill Baker’s response was he had the right to spread the religious message because it was from the Bible and taught in Sunday school. But that doesn’t make it true. Besides, there is a difference. People going to Sunday school are making a choice to listen to those tracts. Mr. Baker had no right to target those young children under the guise of freedom of speech no more than he would have the right to yell “fire” in a crowded theatre causing panic. That is a criminal offence. If you use freedom of speech to libel someone, you pay the consequences in a civil lawsuit. There are parameters and checks and balances in place to prevent people from using freedom of speech law to say anything they want without facing appropriate consequences. I have a feeling this particular religious group will not be made welcome at any other events presented by the Town of Newmarket.

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Science hasn’t disproved God’s existence Re: Religious promotion should not be allowed, letter to the editor by Jeff Harmsen, July 15. Mr. Harmsen starts off by congratulating Lynn Salmon for speaking out against the practice of purveying religious indoctrination, especially when conducted toward impressionable children. He then goes off on a tangent about selling false advertising and how “in Canada, to make money on an advertised claim, such claim must be substantiated by proof”. Nobody was selling or charging for the “religious promotion” or making any profit from it. There was no sale involved here. Freedom of speech allows for the espousing of ideas, whether others believe similarly or not. Mr. Harmsen doesn’t appear to understand other people may hold different views from his.

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Remove or replace tattered flag This is a request to Marianneville Developments as registered owners of the Glenway Country Club. While it is your right to allow the once beautiful golf course to lie fallow and maintain the property to minimum municipal standards, I believe you have an obligation to Canada to not fly a torn and tattered flag on your premises. I would request you remove the existing flag and leave the pole bare or replace it with a new standard that is representative of our great country and its people.

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From his comments, his view is the only correct one: “To say such claims are legitimate because of a holy book doesn’t hold water, as such texts are loaded with erroneous content.” That is his opinion. To knock other people’s beliefs because they don’t agree with yours is a sign of intolerance. His claim, “history, science and the best philosophical arguments indicate there’s no such thing as a god” is again his opinion. Science has not disproved God’s existence. Sir Isaac Newton, a giant in the field of physical science, believed God existed. He was not a flake as people of faith are made out to be today, but a respected scientist. Many other scientists have believed in God and made significant contributions to scientific understanding. Brilliant minds also believe in God. Returning to the statement, “speaking out against the practice of purveying religious indoctrination, especially when conducted toward impressionable children”, I have the following response: • The children who were present at the show were not captive audience members. They were free to walk away. As well, their parents did not pay for the show. • In contrast, children are continually having views purveyed to them through the curriculum of the education system. Through education taxes, parents are paying for their children to be exposed to views, such as sexual orientation and evolution, whether they agree with them or not. Their kids can’t opt out. So, which is the bigger problem?

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ife has never been more of a balancing act than it is today. Time is often at a premium. Grocery shopping can be a hurried chore and despite good intentions, often we don’t read labels carefully to make the most healthy food choices. Food labels have become notorious for misleading and confusing consumers. Meaningless claims can be manipulated to sound enticing. Ingredients can be declared by names we don’t recognize and nutrition information can be provided based on a serving size that we deem unrealistic. Thankfully, there are apps that can help you navigate grocery aisles — even when faced with time constraints. But which one should you choose? Look for Canadian content: Look for apps that have a Canadian focus or include information about ingredients, claims and nutrition facts tables found on Canadian labels. If you are unsure if Canadian content is included, seek clarification from the company that created the app. Take extra care when apps include product-specific allergy information. It is recommended you verify the accuracy of this information with the food company responsible for the product. New Canadian regulations to enhance the labelling of food allergens, gluten and sulphites come into effect Aug. 4. Consider the source: Look for apps that have been created by creditable companies, associations or individuals and that reference official government regulations. If you do not recognize the source, go to its website for more information. Look for a quick rating system: While shopping, you can use apps to help navigate food labels quickly. Look for apps that incorporate a speedy safety rating system for ingredients such as colour-coded happy and sad faces or check and x marks. Commonly, these apps also contain detailed information about ingredients such as potential health effects, their function in food and if they are derived from animal, plant, synthetic or genetically modified sources. Personalize for efficiency: The large volume of information in some generic apps may make them too cumbersome to navigate while shopping. Take the time to look for apps that allow you to add personal settings. For example, if you are a vegetarian, some apps will allow you to filter and search ingredients based on this requirement. Personalizing an app before shopping will help with efficiency at the store. Consider ease of navigation: If you do not consider yourself to be “tech savvy” look for an app that you can navigate easily. Before purchasing, check an apps’ website for an explanation of how it works. Also check out customer reviews of apps you are considering. Luckily, apps are typically affordable and sometimes free, so you may want to consider downloading a few to find the one that is right for you. The easier it is to navigate, the better the chances you will use it. Don’t have a smartphone or tablet? Don’t despair. Carry a book about food labels or a food additive dictionary when shopping for food. Again, look for Canadian content, creditable sources and ease of use. Empower yourself with the information you need to make healthy and informed food choices. Allison Jorgens is a professional home economist in York Region and author of the book Read It with a Grain of Salt – The Truth about Canadian Food Labels from an Industry Insider. She has been working as a food label specialist for grocers and food manufacturers in Canada for nearly a decade. Allison is a member of the Ontario Home Economics Association.

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Things to do this weekend See a show

Help a Child Smile presents a variety revue Saturday, 12:30 and 3 p.m. at the Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres. Enjoy magicians and family entertainers. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Call 1-877431-0685 to book tickets.

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The Pink Tour rolls into Newmarket Saturday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Shoppers Drug Mart, 16640 Yonge St. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. at CIBC, 16715 Yonge St. The bus is crossing Ontario to spread awareness about breast cancer screening. Visit cbcf.org/pinktour STAFF PHOTO/MIKE BARRETT

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Aurora’s Robert Bertram was named an officer of the Order of Canada.

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Take a hike An Oak Ridges Trail Association hike is Sunday, 2 p.m., through Sheppard’s Bush and Vandorf Woodlot. This is a four-kilometre, slow-pace hike. For more information, call 416-781-7339 or visit oakridgestrail.org

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Bertram gets country’s highest honour

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

Aurora’s Robert Bertram is headed to Rideau Hall. The retired business leader recently found out, much to his surprise, he was named to the Order of Canada and sometime in the next 18 months, he will travel to Ottawa to be officially welcomed into the fold by Governor General David Johnston. He’s had friends appointed, seen investitures on TV and visited the reception room at Rideau Hall, but still hasn’t come to terms

The 37th annual Mosquito Silver Bat Tournament runs tomorrow to Sunday at the Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle St. W., Newmarket, and other parks. Teams from across Canada and the United States will compete. Visit newmarketbaseball.com

with the reality of his own appointment. “The whole thing is quite impressive,” Mr. Bertram said. “But, in a way, it’s like a school graduation,” complete with its few seconds of individual glory. Mr. Bertram is being recognized for his extensive business achievements, starting with the 18 years he spent at the Alberta telephone company that evolved into Telus. Though he started at the technology end of things, he realized he’d only get so far See BERTRAM, page B4.

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 David Fleischer at dfleischer@yrmg.com

Town may add Vimy hero’s name to cenotaph BY DAVID FLEISCHER

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When you’re counting heroes, it never hurts to have one more. Lance Cpl. Erle Cosford Garbutt died at Vimy Ridge June 3, 1917, but while he was buried in France, he was born in Aurora. For some reason, Mr. Garbutt, born in 1895, was left off the town cenotaph honouring people who lost their lives in the two World Wars. That’s an oversight that will likely soon be rectified. “I always feel sacrifices have to equal recognition and I just want him to be recognized,” local resident Dalton Nyberg said of the soldier who died at 21 years old. Mr. Garbutt was Mr. Nyberg’s uncle’s great uncle and Mr. Nyberg stayed active in the local Royal Canadian Legion branch

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on the story of Lance Cpl. Erle Cosford Garbutt, whose name may be added to the town’s cenotaph.

through his family’s involvement in the military. It was Mr. Nyberg who took up the research required to show his relative lived here — near St. John’s Sideroad and Yonge Street. An infantryman, Mr. Garbutt was one of 3,600 Canadian deaths and 10,600 casualties sustained in the battle often cited as crucial in forging Canada’s national identity.

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Mr. Nyberg has traveled to battlefields and cemeteries in Europe, something he said makes the long-ago conflict feel more present. That feeling was taken to another level when he went into the national archives and found Mr. Garbutt’s possessions. Among them was the perforated envelope into which Mr. Garbutt put his will before he headed out to battle. Mr. Nyberg also got to see Mr. Garbutt’s paybook and records from when he was in the field. “It was sad, but it was also good, in a way,” Mr. Nyberg said. “It’s kind of unnerving ... He was just a kid.” It’s not certain how Mr. Garbutt’s name was missed when the cenotaph was erected

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ANNOUNCEMENT Effective immediately and until further notice, Chief Fire Officials from the municipalities of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville have implemented a municipal-wide ban on all outdoor and open air burning. This means outdoor burning for any purpose including recreational burning is not permitted. For further information on this ban or any other fire safety information, please contact the municipal fire service at 905-895-9222 or visit www.cyfs.ca

WHAT’S HAPPENING? Movie Madness

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? 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.

Join us at Aurora Senior Public School on Friday, July 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for movie madness! The featured film will be Journey 2 – The Mysterious Island, rated PG. Open to ages 12 to 16. There is a $3 charge per person, which includes popcorn.

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, please call 905-726-4760.

For more information about the Community Recognition Awards, please contact Jennifer Norton at 905-727-3123, ext. 4232 or email jnorton@aurora.ca

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 Danny Scott, The Great American Song Book sponsored by Rockport on Wednesday, August 1. Then get ready for the Toronto All-Star Big Band concert sponsored by Investors Group on Wednesday, August 8. 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.

Skylight Gallery draw Artists are invited to participate in The Town of Aurora’s Skylight Gallery 2013 draw. In Aurora, nurturing a high-quality of life for residents includes fostering a love of the arts. Located inside Town Hall on the third floor, the Skylight Gallery is a fabulous open space enhanced with a dramatic skylight, an area devoted to displaying work by local painters and sculptors.

The Community Recognition Awards will be held Thursday, November 29 at Aurora Town Hall.

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) 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.

The 2012 Aurora Jazz+ Festival will be held at Aurora Town Park from Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 5. The Aurora Jazz+ Festival showcases and supports local talents by offering three days of music and art in the park. Local visual artists display and perform live painting in the park while diverse vendors prepare and serve foods of the world. Enjoy great music, art, culture, food, beer/wine, kids crafts, shopping and the ambiance of beautiful Town Park.

For more information, please visit www.aurorajazzfest.com or call 905-841-6893.

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 Aurora’s outdoor water-use bylaw. 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.

For tips on conserving water, please visit www.waterfortomorrow.ca Your copy of the 2012 Fall Parks and Recreation Guide was distributed in the Era Banner newspaper on Sunday, July 22. Guides are also available at various Town facilities or online For information on Aurora’s Outdoor Water Use Bylaw #4420-03.E, please visit www.aurora.ca/bylawservices at www.aurora.ca/programguide Are you bored of staying at home, watching TV and playing video games all summer? Join us at the Aurora Senior Public School for daily drop-in activities for just $3 per activity or one punch on the Youth Drop-In Pass. Monday

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Basketball (Ages12 to 18 years) Book Club (Ages 12 to 16 years) Volleyball (Ages 12 to 16 years) Build Your Portfolio (Ages 12 to 16 years) Floor Hockey (Ages 12 to 16 years) Make a Difference Community Club (Ages 12 to 16 years) Basketball (Ages 12 to 18 years) Sweet Scrapbooking (Ages 12 to 16 years) Active Games (Ages12 to 16 years) Jog and Learn (Ages 12 to 16 years) Dodgeball (Ages 12 to 16 years) Just Us Girls (Ages 12 to 16 years) Badminton (Ages 12 to 16 years) Book Club (Ages 12 to 16 years) Open Gym (Ages 12 to 16 years) Arts and Crafts (Ages 12 to 16 years) Ultimate Frisbee (Ages 12 to 16 years) Chill and Play (Ages 12 to 16 years) Basketball (Ages 12 to 18 years) Movie Madness (Ages 12 to 16 years)

For more information about the summer drop-in activities, please call 905-726-4760 or visit www.aurora.ca

Beat the Heat in Aurora - Centres and outdoor splash pads help residents stay cool Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex 1400 Wellington Street East 905-726-4770 Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aurora Family Leisure Complex 135 Industrial Parkway North 905-841-7529 Monday to Friday from 5:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Town Park (Splash Pad) Wells Street and Mosley Street Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ada Johnson Park (Splash Pad) Hartwell Way and Conover Avenue Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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.

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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GIRLS PROGRAM Media literacy, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. Join Girls Incorporated of York Region to examine photographs and video, exploring how media messages are constructed and how these messages reflect stereotypes and social values and affect our own values and self-esteem. Visit library.aurora.on.ca

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We are accepting resumes for the following positions: 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)

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THRILL THE GRILL

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Tasty veggie options can please meat-lovers BY DAVID FLEISCHER

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Having vegetarian options at your barbecue isn’t about appeasing those few noncarnivores or having an obligatory “healthy” item; it’s just common sense. No one will look at you askance if you decide to take the easy way out and just get some veggie burgers and veggie dogs to go with their meaty counterparts, but it doesn’t take too much effort to be a bit more creative. “Healthy eating doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste,” nutritionist Stephanie Grylls said. “It should taste better.” An important start is knowing your audience. In this day and age, the bigger your party, the more likely there are people who don’t eat meat or have allergies or other dietary restrictions. “I think you should always prepare ahead because you never know,” she said, pointing out more kids, in particular, are vegetarian and parents are learning from them. One sure way to dodge most potential conflicts is to have simple, whole foods, such as fruit or veggie plates. “It can take a lot of the stress out of entertaining,” she said. You can start with basics, such as salads or burgers made with portobello mushrooms. You also won’t go wrong with vegetables either roasted or grilled as a kebab. Of course, you’ll also want to incorporate some protein, so feel free to make that salad with beans, lentils or the wondergrain of the moment, quinoa. Even in the 21st century, there are people unsettled by an innocuous white brick of tofu, but it remains a versatile weapon in your culinary armament. After marinating cubes in a soy sauce, you can stick them on skewers with vegetables and have a tasty, healthy, food-group-spanning meal. Store-made veggie burgers can run the gamut in quality and taste — some being soybased and more burger-like, others more like grain-vegetable patties — but you’re likely to come up with something healthier and tastier by doing it yourself. Instead of ground beef, why not show a little love for the protein-rich garbanzo bean by making them out of chick peas? One paradox Ms Grylls noticed is a creative veggie dish invariably attracts the attention of people who suddenly wonder why they’re left

eating a plain, old burger or dog. The next thing you know, there’s a run on the lentil salad, so the smart move is to make more than you think you’ll need beforehand. “I always take extra care because I find people are drawn to it ... It’s one of the ironies,” she noted. “Even die-hard carnivores are open to a vegetarian option.”

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AUG. 16: minimum of two hours or overnight. 4. Cut up veggies into one-inch cubes. 5. Put tofu and veggies on skewers in alternating patterns. 6. Brush skewers with oil. 7. Barbecue on medium for 10 to 12 minutes until veggies are tender. Don’t forget that if you use wooden skewers, you should soak them in water first for one hour. Tofu is a pre-cooked product so you can barbecue it to your individual taste. Other ideas for summer cooking with tofu: • Cut into slices and grill; • Add grilled tofu cubes to salads for some vegetarian protein; • Try soft tofu in a fruit smoothie, for a post-workout power boost; • Make your own veggie burgers with mashed tofu, lentils and veggies.

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Salad dressing: Juice of one lime 1/2 tsp of sea salt 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced finely 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp maple syrup 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste) What you do: 1. Chop up vegetables and place in a bowl. 2. Whisk together dressing in a small bowl. 3. Add dressing to salad and mix well. 4. Garnish with avocado wedges and sprig of cilantro. 5. Serve warm or refrigerate for later. — source: nutritionnaturally.ca

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Student combats invasive species BY DAVID FLEISCHER

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The maple leaf may be a proud symbol of our country, but if it’s hanging from the wrong tree, it could be doing a lot of damage. “People don’t make the connection,” Emily Johnston said of how easily and unknowingly people plant invasive species, such as Norway maples. The 24-year-old Fleming College student is spending her summer spreading the word in Aurora about invasive species and how they can damage the environment. “I’m not trying to discourage people. I just want them to know the impacts their actions have,” she said. As a summer student with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters’ invading species awareness program hit squad, Ms Johnston is visiting area nurseries and other establishments to hand them an explanatory guide, inventory their stock and show them how goat weed, water lettuce, hyacinth and other plants are pushing out their native relatives. Norway maples, for example, have been around for hundreds of years, but they create shade, have shallow roots and their leaves release toxins that affect other plants around them. So, if you’re shopping for a patriotic tree, there are better choices. “I have two in my back yard,” Ms Johnston admitted. “I’m cutting them down.” Water lettuce might look nice, but if it gets out of your yard, it can clog waterways and have a widespread impact. Of course, animals can be invasive, too. Koi ponds can be a beautiful landscaping addition, but, sometimes, homeowners find the fish getting too big and simply dump them in a nearby stream. Far more sensible, Ms Johnston said, is taking them back to the store, where the owner can re-sell the mature fish.

Dalton Nyberg (left) and Aurora legion president Rick Preston want the name of Lance Cpl. Erle Cosford Garbutt added to the cenotaph at the bottom of the right column.

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For more on the invading species awareness program, visit invadingspecies.com Most business owners have been receptive to her message, she said. There’s also been progress with the requirement for anglers in Lake Simcoe to use local bait, she noted. “It’s such a simple problem we can fix,” she said. “It’s just getting the education and awareness out there.” After finishing the ecosystem management program at Fleming, Ms Johnston hopes to pursue a career in the environmental sector, be it working on stream rehabilitation or something at the Natural Resources Ministry.

in 1924, but Mr. Nyberg has a theory. Mr. Garbutt’s father, Rev. Henry C. Garbutt, died in 1923, so it’s possible his mother was too grief-stricken to deal with it when the monument was under way, he suggested. “A lot of people, they didn’t want to forget, but they also probably didn’t want to go out there to say, ‘Make sure you put my son on there’,” he said. It may diverge from the otherwise alphabetical list, but Mr. Garbutt’s name should fit perfectly in an empty space at the bottom of the righthand column on the obelisk. While the work of carving the name is specialized, town staff found East Gwillimbury craftsperson Denis Giles, who is able to do it at no cost.

The matter came before council last month for approval, but was deferred until the next meeting, in August. The move was endorsed by the local legion branch, which also asked for Mr. Garbutt’s name to be added to a list of future street names. It’s probably not that uncommon for names to be missing, given how people moved away or otherwise fell between the cracks, Aurora legion president Rick Preston said. What’s impressive in this case is Mr. Nyberg made the effort to do the research. With Remembrance Day falling on a Sunday this year, the legion hopes to do a big parade, Mr. Preston said, but in the meantime, Mr. Garbutt’s story serves as a reminder remembering isn’t a one-day-a-year job. “It shows history is still moving forward. It’s not stagnant,” Mr. Nyberg said.

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THRILL THE GRILL

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Back yard barbecuing goes up in smoke BY SANDRA BOLAN

THRILL THE

sbolan@yrmg.com

In an era when peanut butter and jam sandwiches come pre-made and without the crusts and four-course meals come in a box and take two minutes in a microwave to reheat, you would think a cooking method based on the concept of slow and low wouldn’t work. Think again. There is a food revolution taking place and it’s not being led by nutritionists, or moms, and it’s not even taking place in the kitchen. It’s being led by male carnivores and snowbirds who want that down-home southern cookin’ right in their back yards. It’s called smoking. Stouffville resident John JJ Bouwmeister loves smoking meat so much, he recently started The Vulcan – a meat fraternity. At its first meeting earlier this month, 139 guys devoured 280 ribs and 197 sausages, all cooked on a smoker. Branches of The Vulcan are expected to start up in Peterborough, London and Barrie, Mr. Bouwmeister said. Unlike grilling on a propane barbecue, which takes less than 20 minutes and consists of adding a little bit of salt and pepper or some other basic seasoning to a hamburger or steak, smoking meat takes time — time to prep the meat and time to actually cook it and “with that, you appreciate it more”, Mr. Bouwmeister said. “Just the overall aroma, nothing compares to it.” What exactly is smoking meat? It’s a cooking method that utilizes indirect and low heat. It is traditionally used for large and tough cuts of meats, which are cooked over charcoal or wood chips, providing an extra layer of seasoning. Smoking is typically done at temperatures between 190 and 250 F, some even say 180 to 275 F. However, “too long at too low a temperature and you’re looking for trouble,” said Larry Allbright, owner of The Meat Merchant in Stouffville and Uxbridge, of the possibility

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Thomas Sfetkopoulos (from left), Sean Folkes, John JJ Bouwmeister, Adam Atkinson and Derek Hanson are members of The Vulcan, a meat fraternity. of coming away with under-cooked meat. Being able to keep the temperature low and consistent means no peeking. Every time you open the smoker, count on adding another 15 minutes to the cooking time. Use a digital thermometer to ensure your meat’s internal temperature is where it should be. That list can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s web site at bit.ly/ N2GFVj The concept of smoking meat is not new.

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It dates back to native people who cooked their hunted game over an open fire to not only tenderize it, but preserve it as refrigeration did not exist back them. Fast-forward to the 1800s and it is American settlers who start taking that concept to a bigger and more flavourful level by roasting entire animals, such as pigs, over a pit filled with coal. As more immigrants called the American south home, they added their own flavourings to the process. Today, Texas, Florida, the Carolinas, Kansas and Tennessee are known as the places to go for the best barbecue. But thanks to a Canadian population that hates snow and loves barbecue, the south’s low and slow method is gaining in popularity up here. The first step to going slow and low in your back yard is buying a smoker. Smoking, while it seems somewhat simplistic, can be complicated and finicky, which is why the majority of people who smoke meat come from years of experience on the gas grill and now want to try something different. Smokers come in just about every size and shape you can imagine, from the Green Egg to the Big Daddy double smoker and grill combo to ones that look similar to bank vaults. You can choose from charcoal, electric or propane units, with prices ranging from a couple of hundred dollars to a few thousand.

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First-time buyers may want to stick with what they can purchase and have serviced locally. For example, Markham’s Home Hardware sells Traeger wood pellet grills, which start around $800, according to Murray Wicks, owner of the store. He also noted they are good for people who not only want to smoke, but also cook at high temperatures. Weber is another popular brand and they cost around $300. Those, Mr. Murray said, are pure smokers, so if you want to still cook at high temperatures, you will need to keep the gas barbecue handy. There are also units available from Brinkman, but Mr. Murray cautioned they can be tough to operate, especially for the novice. So you’ve got your smoker. What are going to cook on it? The most popular meats are: pork butt and pork shoulder, followed by pork ribs, beef brisket, chicken, turkey, sausage and fish, according to Kal Kennedy, general manager of Gormley’s Kendale Products Ltd., which sells and installs smokers for restaurants. You want to choose a meat with a decent amount of fat on it because it will dry out in the smoker, according to Mr. Allbright. “Just to go and grab a piece of meat and think it’s going to work is 50/50,” he said. He suggested working with a butcher. You will not only get information on your best choices for meat, but likely some recipe ideas, too. The next step is deciding on your seasoning. Do you use a dry rub or a paste? How about a marinade? A dry rub is a mix of spices literally rubbed onto the outside of the meat prior to cooking. The most common ingredients are garlic and onion powders, paprika, chili, salt, pepper and sugar. A word of caution about smoking with sugar. It begins to burn at 260F so ensure your smoker’s temperature is below that, according to bbqcrashcourse.com. Your meat will otherwise have a bitter taste. Store-bought rubs, such as Montreal steak, are also quite acceptable to use, experts say. A paste is your choice of rub combined with a liquid, such as oil, butter, vinegar, fruit juice, beef stock or beer, which appears to be a favourite. If you opt to use a marinade, which can be homemade or store bought, this requires a lot of pre-planning as some meats are best after being marinaded for 12 to 24 hours. “It just depends what you’re trying to develop,” Mr. Kennedy said.

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CARPETS- I have several thousand yards of new stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living room Houses for Rent & hall for $389.00. Includes: carpet, pad, instalAURORA- Lovely 3 bed- lation (25 yards). Steve room home. 2.5 baths. 5 289-464-6049 appliances. Fenced-in www.carpetdeals.ca backyard. No pets! $1695+ Ryis Properties HOT TUB (Spa) CoversBest Price, Best 905-727-1102. Quality. All Shapes & ColAvailable. Call AURORA- MAIN level, 2 ours acre estate, semi fur- 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ nished, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, pool, $2700 utilities/ newspaper grass cutting/ snow-removHOT TUB/SPA al included 416-738-7045 2012 model, fully loaded, BRADFORD- 2 bedroom full warranty. basement, appliances, New in plastic. separate entrance, 2 car Cost $8,000 parking, backyard. $900 inSacrifice $3,900. clusive. First/ last. No pets. Call: 416-779-0563 September 1st. LIVINGROOM 3PC. $400. 905-773-9037 Diningroom 11pc. $1500. BRADFORD CENTRAL, 3 Liftchair $500. Stairlift bedroom bungalow, 2 $1500, Wall unit $200 baths, a/c, single garage, 416-823-1217 Close to all amenities. $1400+ utilities. Septem- TV CONSOLE with fireber 1st. (416)635-0226 place. Dining table & chairs. Marble top end taBRADFORD- LARGE 1 ble. Portable DVD player bedroom semi-detached and more. 905-503-0855 house. Central, near Sobey's. 2 parking, laundry, backyard, deck. $960. all Firewood inclusive. Immediate. 905-726-5965 FIREWOOD CLOSE TO lake. 3 bedAvailable in face cords rooms, 1.5 baths bunga& bush cords. low, private w/beach Delivery available. access, marina. AppliancCall (905)836-7600 es, a/c. $1200.+ hydro/ gas. Rocky Madsen Furniture 905-722-5425 JACKSON'S POINT- Resort setting, large, spacious, newly decorated 3.5 bedroom, large deck. 100ft from lake access. Immediate. 416-535-4141. KESWICK- 3 bedroom house, large deck, private lot, fenced. Separate garage. Gas fireplace/ heat. Appliances. Sept. 1st. $1300.+. 289-231-3386 KESWICK- 3 bedroom semi, 2-storey, 2.5 baths. $1000+ utilities. First & Last. 905-476-2810 KESWICK- EXECUTIVE home, basement granny flat, 4 bedroom, $2,400, near lake. 1/2hr. Toronto. (905)478-4590, 905-252-2624

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PURKISS, Phillip Suddenly, but peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Phillip Purkiss of Bradford and formerly of Beaverton in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Joan Purkiss. Loving father of Lynne Purkiss, Christine (Larry) Mackey and Sheila (Henry) Radder. Proud grandfather of Caitlyn and Rebecca; Joshua, Matthew, Grace, Ashley and Michael; Jordan, Nicholas, Rachel and Madison. Dear brother of the late Maurice (Joan) Purkiss. Phillip will also be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Friends called at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Bradford for visitation. Funeral Service was held at the Queensville United Church, Queensville on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Stone Church Cemetery Beaverton. Donations to CHATS, Bradford would be appreciated. COOMBES, Sandra Alice Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on July 20, 2012, with her family nearby. Sandra Coombes (nee Burgess) of Willow Beach, beloved wife of the late Richard Coombes. Loving mother of Jennifer (Johnny) and Julia. Devoted loving Nan of Corgan, Kyle, Carter, Brynlee and Harper. Sister-in-law of Angela, Fay, Dave and Bert. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews Rodney (Debbie), Karen (Bill), Carl (Monica), Ed (Melissa), Tom (Wendy) and Charmayne and her family and their families. Lovingly remembered by her Aunt Marilyn. Visitation was held at the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service in the chapel, Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com. COLLIER, Deborah Lee (nee Walker) Passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital on Friday, July 20th, 2012 after a long 9 year battle with ALS. Beloved mother of David Edward Collier, loving daughter of Lillian and the late Edward Walker, loving sister of Brad and his wife Michelle and loving aunt to Summer and Dylan. Deborah will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Friends may call at Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421 on Saturday, July 28th. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. followed by service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Doane House Hospice or ALS Society of Ontario. Online condolences and information at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

It is with profound sadness that family and friends part with Russell Charles Urquhart B.Ed, M.Ed. from cancer at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital on Monday, July 23, 2012. Russell is now in the arms of his beloved wife Lucille Reta Urquhart (nee Harvey), who passed away five years ago. Also known as 'Bud', he is brother to Louis, Glen, Hazel and Ivan Urquhart. Left to mourn this independent, humorous, hard-working and protective father, are his children: Roderick Urquhart (Aase), Adrienne Urquhart, Tracy Campbell (Richard) and beloved granddaughters Taryn and Marley Campbell. Russ, a retired public school principal with York County Board of Education, was very active right until his last days. Having served in the Royal Canadian Corps. of Signals, he joined the 16th AAOR and was stationed in both England and Europe during the Second World War. A voracious reader, having read many books about the war, he regaled all around with his spirited storytelling. The family would like to thank the caring staff of CCAC, Mackenzie Health and Veterans Affairs Canada. An informal Celebration of Life for his family to receive friends and relatives will be held Wednesday, August 1st from 2-4 p.m. at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 385, 105 Industrial Pkwy N. in Aurora, ON. Please visit www.marshallfuneralhome.com for further information or to leave a message of condolence. Donations may be made to The Royal Canadian Legion at www.on.legion.ca/charity/donations.asp. Cyril Edgar Buck On July 20th, 2012 at Eagle Terrace Newmarket, Cyril (Cy) Buck formerly of Aurora Ontario and London, England. Loving husband of Evelyn. Beloved father of Stephen (Mary), Frank (Lorna), Martin (Marnie), Theresa, Heather (Andy Brookes), Mark (Storm), Andrew (Rhonda). Proud grandfather of 17 wonderful grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Cy will be remembered for his love of the theatre and the many happy years he spent behind the scenes and on stage in London, England and later in Ontario. As a talented drummer, his passion for big band music played out through his entire life in a wide variety of musical ensembles, to the delight of audiences everywhere. A gifted artist, Cy was never more content than when he was able to spend hours over his sketch pad or canvas or painting wonderful sets for local theatre productions. He was delighted to be the recipient of many awards including, an Honourary Life Member of Theatre Aurora and named Volunteer of the Year by The Government of Canada for his work with The Newmarket Theatre. Special thanks to the doctors, staff and residents at Alexander Muir Retirement Residence and Eagle Terrace Long Term Care for their care and compassion, allowing Cy to live his final years with dignity. In accordance with Cy's wishes, a private family interment will take place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 12th at Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Drive, Aurora from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Donations in Cy's memory may be made to The Downs Syndrome Association of York Region or The Kidney Foundation of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 905-727-5421. www.thompsonfh-aurora.com VAN SCHEYNDEL, Gordon At Sakura House, Woodstock on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Gordon Van Scheyndel of Woodstock and formerly of Aurora in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of C. Jean (Collins) Van Scheyndel for over 50 years. Dear father of Teresa (Fred) Klotz, Kevin (Kendra) and Janet (Jeremy) Van Scheyndel. Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Greg), Laurie, Jessica, (Brandon), Rachel, Michelle, Cally, Emily (Mike), Jesse, Lauren and great grandfather of Alexander, Daniel and Brooklyn. Dear brother of Ann, Jane, Nellie, John, Frank, Paul, Peter. Predeceased by his parents Martinus and Pieternella Van Scheyndel, and by his brothers Martin and Theodore "Teddy". Gordon was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. A Memorial Mass will be held at the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15347 Yonge St. Aurora on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Joe Gorman officiating. Reception to follow. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sakura House, c/o V.O.N. 570 Ingersoll Ave., Woodstock, N4S 4Y2 or may be arranged through the Brock and Visser, Woodstock, 519-539-0004. Online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com HORSMAN, Barbara Anne After a long and difficult battle Barbara Anne Horsman passed away from metastatic melanoma on the evening of July 23, 2012 at home with her family. Beloved wife of Philip. Loving mother of Leanne Hicks and Adam. Adoring grandmother of Cameron Hicks. Sister of Brian and Scott Marshall, and Dale Smith. Lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, (north east corner of Yonge St. & Industrial Pkwy. S.), Aurora, on Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 6-9 p.m., and Friday, July 27 at 2 p.m. with service to follow at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara Horsman's name to the Stronach Cancer Centre at Southlake Regional Health Centre where we are sponsoring a plaque in her name. Online condolences at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com.

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TEWS, Gerhard Ludwig Passed away peacefully, in the arms of his beloved wife Ilka, at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in his 78th year. Loving husband of 50 years of Ilka. Devoted father of Dirk and his spouse Tracey and Petra and her husband Charles. Proud grandfather of Cyle, Conrad, Magnus and Ivan. Survived by his brothers Karl and Rainer and his sister Erika Fleming. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 484 Water Street, Newmarket, Ontario on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 2 p.m. Special thanks to the caring staff at Southlake and to all the wonderful friends and family who have been so supportive. If desired, donations in memory of Gerhard can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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HOLDEN, Robert Leigh and Theresa Ann Leigh passed away at home on Friday, July 20, 2012 and his loving wife Theresa (nee Crowe) passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012. They will be sadly missed by their many relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket for visitation on Friday, July 27th from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, July 28th at 2 p.m. followed by a reception. Online condolences may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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Newmarket Community Tennis Club members Spencer Fontein (left) and Nigel Nabuurs are off to school in the United States on tennis scholarships.

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in the elite level standings all season. Nabuurs is returning to playing form after undergoing surgery in April to repair a torn tendon in his left wrist. He believes his overall game benefited because of adjustments he was required to make. “I used a two-handed backhand a lot, but, with the injury, I could only do one hand,” explained Nabuurs, who co-captained the Masters team with Fontein in 2011. “It taught me to use one hand more and develop a variety of shots.” The opportunity to play in the U.S. collegiate system has been on his mind for a while, said Nabuurs, who has been playing the sport for about eight years. “I was looking into other Division II schools, but the coach (Sherry Bossart) liked the way I play and said she’d like to have me on the team,” he said. “I hoped I would get there. It is cool to see that goal realized. “I think I’m a good team player and I like doubles, which is different from a lot of people.” Fontein, who is in his second season as captain of the Newmarket elite team, was thinking academics when he opted for the Dutchmen, a Division III program in tennis. “(Union) was one of the last

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Sometimes adversity can be a pain. On other occasions, it can be a learning opportunity. It may be a reach in the case of Nigel Nabuurs to suggest a wrist injury is a good thing, but even he suggests learning to cope with it may have enhanced his game in the long run. The Newmarket resident, 18, is one of two Newmarket Community Tennis Club members off to United States colleges next month to chase tennis dreams. Nabuurs, a graduate of Huron Heights Secondary School, will attend Walsh University in Canton, Ohio, where he accepted a combined academic and athletic scholarship to study math and business and expects to help the Cavaliers in their NCAA Division II debut in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Aurora’s Spencer Fontein, a fellow club member, is also headed for the U.S. after accepting a financial package to attend Union College in Schenectady, New York. Fontein, who turned 18 Monday, and Nabuurs are members of the club’s Intercounty Tennis Association Masters Division squad that has been battling for top spot

schools I looked at,” said Fontein, one of four freshmen expected to join the Liberty Conference squad. “I had a couple of schools I had an opportunity to go to, but I think (Union) had the best engineering program.” The Country Day School graduate plans to study mechanical engineering. On court, the duo helped the Newmarket side to a split of points Tuesday night against the leagueleading Richmond Hill Tennis Club in a showdown of the top two teams in the league in Richmond Hill. Fontein and Trevor Redvers combined for a three-set win in men’s second line action while Nabuurs and Stephanie Fortier won their second line mixed match in straight sets as Newmarket remained within two points of the leaders by scoring four of eight points. Fontein dismisses the notion of undue pressure in being pitched against older opponents on Intercounty courts. “Our team is mostly going to university or getting ready to go off to university,” said Fontein, who is rated 65th among juniors in the Ontario Tennis Association. “But it’s not too much pressure because all the lines (matches) are worth the same.”

Opponents of the Aurora Stingers Blue under-11 girls soccer team have long known the efficiency of the squad, as it has marched unscathed through recent seasons. Now, the United States is getting in on the not-so-well guarded secret of the York Region Soccer League Premier Division team that has won every game since starting competitive soccer at the under-8 level. The Stingers rode a penalty kick goal by Adrienne Abbaglido in the first half and shutout goalkeeping by Meaghan Phillips to a 2-0 victory over the Alaska Eclipse (Fairbanks) in the championship game of the prestigious Schwan’s USA Cup tournament in Blaine, Minnesota Saturday. Emily Lazenby was credited with a second-half goal to complete the Stingers’ offence. It was the seventh consecutive win for Aurora at the tournament,

Silver Bat on deck Batter up! A dozen teams will be in the hunt for top honours when the Newmarket Baseball Association’s 37th Silver Bat mosquito tournament swings into action tomorrow at Armstrong Park and the Ray Twinney Complex. The Newmarket Hawks open their three-game round-robin pool at 8:15 p.m. against the Scarborough Stingers at Twinney. The Whitby Chiefs and Pickering-Ajax Cubs round out the division. Play starts at 5:45 p.m., with games in each of the three, fourteam pools. The tournament concludes

including a sweep of four pool games in which the Stingers outscored opponents 19-0. After a 4-0 victory over the Cook Island (Alaska) Velocity in the quarter-final round, Aurora survived a semifinal scare against Hawaii’s Kapolei Aces for a 3-2 victory after falling behind 2-0 by halftime. The tournament is billed as the largest soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere, with 958 teams and more than 14,000 athletes from 16 nations participating in the week-long event. “It’s a pretty unique experience,” Aurora head coach Brent Unger said Tuesday. “It’s incredible ... Even as you’re coaching, there’s another guy in another language nearby coaching his team.” In other action, the Stingers dropped a 4-0 decision to Japan’s Tokiwagi Gauken High School from Sendai in the final of the under-16 category. The Japanese broke away with three goals in the second half after taking a 1-0 lead in the first. at Twinney with semifinal games Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and the final at 2 p.m.

White Sox outslug Hawks Winning pitcher Denis Hucal helped his own cause with three hits, including a two-run home run, as the visiting Martingrove White Sox outlasted the Newmarket Hawks 10-9 in Greater Toronto Baseball League action Tuesday night at McKnight Field. Adam Kallio homered and drove in three runs for Newmarket, now 13-10, while Adam Zorzit belted a home run and drove in two runs. The Hawks were in Thornhill last night to face the Reds.

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High school sports face hit under new guidelines

igh school sports won’t be decimated by the provincial Education Ministry’s new fundraising guidelines. But the trickle-down effect from the mandate concerning discretionary funds principals have to allocate toward extra-curricular activities, including athletics, can’t help but have some impact at the high school level, even if it keeps one would-be student-athlete off the playing field. There’s no hard policy for how a principal may divide his/her funds, but the new rules say all items required to complete a course must be covered by this fund, so it is a likely conclusion money that used to go to extra-curricular athletics could be cut at many schools. The area most likely to be impacted is transportation, according to a story by colleague Teresa Latchford appearing on page A4 of today’s newspaper.

Proponents of active and healthy lifestyles must be cringing at the thought of less funding to keep students active through affordable sporting activities. “One of the great things about high school sports is that it is one of the last affordable places to play sports,” York Region Athletic Association athletics co-ordinator Steve Shantz said. “We know in most areas, parents will pay the fees if they can, but there are areas that can’t or won’t. I think it will promote school shopping.” Participation in school sports typically ranges from 20 to 35 per cent of high school students in York Region, he said. “We’re going to lose an engagement piece that keeps some kids in school,” he said. “It is going to affect some of the healthy and active lifestyle promoted in our schools. It means we’re going to have to be more creative if we’re going to con-

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark tinue to focus on health.” It remains to be seen how much impact the new guidelines will have on school sports, keeping in mind there remains fundraising options to help finance sports teams. However, disparity between communities is a concern for a level playing field in that area. In the end, principals will have a big say in the matter. “It all depends on the principal and school community and how important they feel sport is to

their school,” Shantz said. “At some schools, the question is: Will principals recognize how much impact and sense of community sports have on their school? “I’m still optimistic we can do something, but I think there are a lot of unintended consequences people haven’t thought through. It will be September, October, maybe November before we really know the extent of this.”

Pan Am call to youths The distinguishing feature of youth is its future awaits. That impenetrable fact aside, the perspective of youths should be a valued commodity when it comes to sport. It should come as no surprise, then, the voice of the future is being sought for input into the 2015 Pan/ Parapan American Games in Toronto and surrounding areas. The youth advisory council will

be an advocacy group of 15 to 20 youths, ranging from 16 to 24 years old and with diverse backgrounds, intended to advise the games committee on issues and concerns pertaining to youth and general interests. It is not a position to be taken lightly, despite the inexperience of its members in worldly matters. “The youth council is to make recommendations to bring concerns to our attention, but also to rally in getting the community involved,” said Canadian high jumping champion Nicole Forrester of Aurora, who is vice-chairperson for the Pan Am Games athlete advisory council. The games will be the largest multi-sport event hosted in Canada, surpassing the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver for the number of events and athletes participating. It also promises to be an educational opportunity, perhaps even a launching point for future athletes and/or administrators.

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The all new 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 300 4MATIC boasts a conservative, yet athletic exterior, with taut lines, swept-back trapezoidal headlamps and pronounced wheel arches.

Lorne Drury Metroland Media Wheelstalk.com Subaru is proud to be different. As Ted Lalka, Canadian vicepresident of product planning and marketing explained, Subaru is “an attractive alternative to the mainstream brands.” What makes the Japanese automaker different? For one, all of its models come standard with Subaru’s acclaimed symmetrical all-wheel drive system. And, being a relatively small automaker, Subaru is able to do a lot with a little, spinning several models off the same platform. An example is the 2013 Subaru Outback and Legacy models, both very successful vehicles with combined sales of about 10,000 units a year (about 70 per cent Outback) in Canada last year. The mid-size Legacy sedan and the Outback crossover SUV that combines car-like handling and SUV versatility have undergone extensive changes for 2013 — the first major facelifts for them since the last full model change in 2010. Chief among the updates is a more powerful and more fuelefficient power plant — a 2.5litre DOHC boxer four-cylinder engine that replaces a SOHC 2.5litre boxer four-cylinder. Power jumps to 173 hp from 170 and torque rises to 174 lb/ft from 170. Combined with a new CVT transmission, the Outback now accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and the Legacy in 9.3 seconds, compared with 10.2 and 9.5 seconds respectively in the outgoing models. Meanwhile, fuel economy has been improved eight per cent across the board, with the Outback now rated at 8.6/6.5L/100 km city/hwy and the Legacy Please see New face, page W2

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popular E-Class Neil Moore York Region Media Group Wheelstalk.com I had always thought of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class as a bit of a grandpa car. Kind of stodgy and non-descript, with soft feminine lines accented by swept-back round headlamps – all making a forgettable first impression. The look said ‘retirement’ and I half expected to see the Tilley hat on its list of standard content. Not so with the redesigned E-Class sedan, which bowed in 2009 for the 2010 model year. The all-new ninth generation boasted a sportier, more athletic design with standard AMG styling (from M-B’s performance division), featuring low and aggressive side sills, and front and rear aprons. The sedan’s front end, with its quad, trapezoidal headlamps, swept back dynamically, while its long flanks were punctuated by a character line that carried upward from the front wheel arch through the door handles to the pronounced rear fender.

It was a tauter, more muscular But for a little less power and a few look, but the familiar three-pointed omissions on the standard content star remained on the hood, where it list, the E 300 4Matic comes in $9,100 belongs. less than the E 350 4Matic sedan. Since then, there haven’t been Sure, you don’t get the Parktronic many changes, other than some parking guidance system, heated minor tweaks to colour, packaging steering wheel and AMG styling and technology. And of course, the package (front/rear apron, side skirts) introduction of a new model: the E found on its pricier sibling, nor do 300 4Matic, my tester for the week. you receive the larger 18-inch alloys The E 300 is a new model for 2012. (E 300 rolls on 17-inchers). It provides a lower entry point for the But all that and more can be popular E-Class, which encompasses ordered, if you choose. – with and without 4Matic AWD – What you do get for a starting coupes, wagons, cabriolets, and five MSRP of $57,900 is Thermatic autosedan models from the base E matic climate control; 14-way 300 (MSRP $57,900) to the power and heated front top-tier E 63 AMG that seats with memory; delivers more than 12-button multitwice the horsefunction, power power at just tilt/telescopic It was a tauter, a tick under steering; power more muscular look, $100K. windows with The sedan express up/ but the familiar lineup also down for all; three-pointed star includes the E two-stage rain350 BlueTEC sensing wipremained on the hood, diesel, and ers; sunroof; later this year, automatic headwhere it belongs. the E 400 hybrid. lamps and LED There may not tail lamps. be an E-Class for Also standard is the every budget, but there’s COMAND system, which plenty of variety – from mild features a seven-inch colour to somewhat wild. display and controls your audio sysThe E 300 is more on the mild side, tem, phone, optional navigation, syswith its standard 3.5-litre 24-valve tem functions and more. It’s relatively DOHC V6 providing 248 hp and 251 easy, once you get the hang of it – a lb/ft of torque. That’s slightly detuned crash course by M-B’s public relafrom last year’s 3.5 V6 (268 hp, 258 lb/ tions rep saved me a lot of reading. ft), which in the E 350 now delivers And on the safety front, you get 302 hp and 273 lb/ft of torque. the usual complement of airbags

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8.4/6.0L/100 km city/hwy with the CVT. The Legacy is also offered with a six-speed manual transmission on the Base and Touring trims, while the top-level Limited gets a five-speed automatic, paired with either the 2.5litre four banger or a 256 hp 3.6-litre boxer six-cylinder engine. Prices start at $23,495 for the Base model with manual transmission, down $500 from last year. Add $1,300 for the CVT. At the top end, a Limitedtrim Legacy with the EyeSight driver assistance system (more about that later) is priced at $36,195. The Outback starts at $28,495 for the 2.5i Convenience with six-speed manual or $29,795 for the automatic. At the top trim level, an Outback Limited with the 3.6-litre engine and EyeSight option is priced at $39,995. On the styling front, the Legacy has a stronger, sharper look while the Outback has a more aggressive appearance. All this results from new headlight, grille and front bumper re-dos. Inside, both models have a higher quality feel with new seat fabric and

wood trim elements available. Drivability of both vehicles has also been improved through increased body stiffness and chassis improvements, resulting in reduced body roll, better handling and ride quality. Subaru says body roll has been reduced 40 per cent on the Outback and ride comfort is now on par with sedans like the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry thanks to suspension tuning and additional body reinforcement. In addition, the Outback has 220 mm of ground clearance if you have a need to do any off-road driving or travel rough cottage trails. During a brief ride-and-drive, we had an opportunity to take a 2.5i Outback as well as a 3.6R Outback out for short jaunts. The 3.6R was a Limited trim level with the EyeSight option and it was noticeably quieter and peppier than the four-cylinder model with the continuously variable transmission, which exhibited the familiar whine and high rev level that is common with CVTs.

We didn’t venture off city streets or high-speed highways enough to really judge the handling, but testing of the new models by Consumer Reports magazine ranks both the Legacy and Outback at the top of the list with “excellent” ratings in an emergency-handling maneuver. Subaru says floor vibration tests show the ride quality of the new Outback is now on par with the Legacy sedan. From my brief time in the vehicles, I can say that the ride level certainly was comfortable and the interiors are a step ahead of previous models. The 2013 Outback also gets a 5 Star crash test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) in the U.S. Subaru is offering its new EyeSight driver assistance option only on Limited trim models of the Legacy and Outback for 2013. It will be rolled out in other models in the future. Subaru says the system assists the driver in making decisions for more safe and comfortable driving and to reduce driver fatigue. The EyeSight feature has shown to

The interior of the Outback has been upgraded for 2013 with new, more sophisticated seat fabric along with new wood accents in the uplevel models. have a high “take rate” in Japan since its introduction there in 2010 as it now represents more than 90 per cent of total sales in recent months. In short, the system uses twin stereo cameras mounted on either side of the rearview mirror to provide a suite of driver assist functions including: • pre-collision braking; • pre-collision brake assist; • pre-collision throttle management; • adaptive cruise control; • lane departure warning; • lane sway warning; • lead vehicle start alert. The characteristics of the camera views are similar to the human eye in that they recognize objects, while other similar vehicle systems that use radar simply detect them without differentiating between vehicles and pedestrians, for example. The cameras do have a limited range and cannot detect vehicles coming from, say, cross streets and will not work in poor lighting conditions or at night.

We were given an opportunity to test the EyeSight system in a closed environment and it does work well. For example, when the probability of a rear-end collision is very high, a “beep…beep…beep noise” is sounded and maximum deceleration is automatically applied to avoid a collision or at least reduce the severity. The system first activates braking and if the driver depresses the brake pedal, EyeSight determines that this is emergency braking and activates braking assist. In our test we drove toward a barrier at 30 km/h, took our foot off the accelerator at a pre-determined point, steered straight ahead and the let the system do its job. In all cases, it stopped just before the barrier. The 2013 Outback is on sale now, the Legacy in August. For more reviews, videos and industry news, be sure to visit Wheelstalk.com. And please follow us on Twitter @wheelstalk.

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The first Nissan electric LEAF limousine is now in service, ferrying hotel passengers in Nashville, Tennessee.

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the hotel. The hotel chain is committed to luxury and going green, so they contracted a company to create a LEAF limo. They kept most of the Nissan LEAF’s essential parts intact. There is still just one battery pack, but it now sits in the back for balance. Approximately 400 pounds was added in the center of the car to make room for more seating. And they added mirrors, plush leather and cedar paneling, synonymous with luxury limos. The hotel’s shuttle driver Phillip Huckelba said he is surprised how well the conversion worked. It fits eight adults, including the driver, comfortably. “I think it will catch on once the word is out there. It always takes one to get something started,” he added.

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MINI Canada delivered its 40,000th vehicle to a Canadian customer on July 19th in Toronto. Achieving the 40,000-unit milestone comes in a year marked by another significant landmark for the iconic brand: 2012 marks the 10-year anniversary for MINI in Canada. “Our 10th anniversary is turning into a year of significant accomplishments,” said Adam Shaver, Director, MINI Canada. “Our retailers are investing in an unprecedented way

Steve Ambeau (right), MINI Canada brand communications manager, presents Jeremy Burge with the keys to his brand new MINI Cooper S Countryman.

in their facilities, our sales continue to climb, and our model line-up is expanding. And more exciting products are coming, which means we’re looking forward to more achievements to celebrate in the future.” MINI has enjoyed success in Canada during its 10-year history. After selling more than 5,000 units in a single year for the first time in 2011, MINI Canada’s sales momentum continues in 2012. The brand is up over 27 per cent for the first half of the year, and secured its secondconsecutive best-ever month with its June sales results.

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A new, upgraded version of the world’s best-selling open-top sportscar, the Mazda MX-5, is now rolling off the assembly line in Hiroshima, Japan and will go on sale in the UK later this year. The upgraded MX-5 has enhanced safety features and refined driving attributes, together with exterior and interior improvements to make the Roadster Coupe and the classic Soft-top models even more An upgraded version of the Mazda MX-5 Miata is now attractive. being produced in Japan for shipment around the globe. Exterior changes include a new, more

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Is there a more distinctive car on the road than the Volkswagen Beetle? Even the redesigned 2012 Beetle is every bit as identifiable as the iconic Beetles of the ’60s and ’70s. This time around, though, designers set out to give the third-generation model a more masculine look in an attempt to overcome the ‘chick car’ reputation that the New Beetle had developed during its run from 1998 to 2010. It appears they succeeded, based on the number of positive comments I got from both men and women during a recent week with a very attractive 2012 Reef Blue Metallic Sportline Beetle. Though not the volume leader that the original ‘Bug’ was for Volkswagen, when it sold more than 21 million copies between 1938 and 2003, the Beetle continues to sell in solid numbers here in Canada with 1,230 units delivered through the first six months of the calendar year. As my Metroland colleague Jim Robinson noted during his First Drive story on the 2012 VW Beetle, “updated versions of iconic cars not only have to look similar to the original, but the spirit of the car has to be there, too. So, in bringing out the 2012 Beetle, two major issues had to be addressed — the look and the image.” This new Beetle looks more planted to the ground and is longer, wider and shorter than the previous model. Comfort and stowage issues have been addressed so that now the back seat is much more user-friendly with a decent amount of headroom. Ingress and egress is still a bit difficult, however, due to the

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The 2012 VW Beetle still has the smiley face front end and the Sportline model has a front grille with fog light trim, window trim and running boards in black. Announcement

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In Sportline trim, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has a rear spoiler that adds a sporty touch. There is 426 litres of cargo space in the trunk that expands to 850 litres with the 50/50 split rear seats folded.

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The all-electric Audi R8 e-tron has just set a world record for a production vehicle with an electric drive system on the Nurburgring Nordschleife – the toughest test track in the world. The R8 e-tron will go on sale later this year. Racing driver Markus Winkelhock piloted the high-performance, all-electric sports car around the demanding 12.92-mile track in 8:09.099 minutes. A comparison with the current record lap driven by a production car with a conventional combustion engine shows just how impressive the 8:09.099-minute time really is. The record time of 7:11.57 minutes was achieved by a Gumpert Apollo Sport, which is powered by a 700 hp Audi V8 gasoline engine. The drive system of the Audi R8 e-tron that Markus Winkelhock drove to the world record is identical to that of the road-going model that will enter production towards the end of the year. The Audi R8 e-tron accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. Its top speed is

normally limited to 124 mph; 155 mph was approved for the record-setting lap. The R8 e-tron’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery stores 49 KWh of energy – enough for a distance of about 133 miles.

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2012 model is the best handling Beetle yet Continued from page W11

ity. All in, the car priced out at $32,390 plus taxes. The Sportline, as the name suggests, has a sporty look with 18-inch alloy wheels covering bright red brake calipers. This model also boasts a sport suspension, eight-way driver and six-way passenger manual sport seats, leather seats (heated up front), dual exhaust, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear spoiler and alloy sport pedals. With the same engine that powers the VW GTI, the Turbo Beetle is a hotter performer than ever before thanks in part to the race-inspired DSG transmission, which does its job well. The 207 lb/ft of torque reaches its peak at just 1,750 rpm, meaning the Beetle jumps to life in a big hurry. As with most front-drive, turbocharged vehicles, a bit of turbo lag and torque steer is evident, but the added performance of the turbocharger makes it all worthwhile for the driving enthusiast. Using the paddle shifters also adds a touch of sportiness one wouldn’t expect in a Beetle, although the body roll felt on hard cornering lets you know you’re in a Beetle rather than a GTI. Nevertheless, this is a level of handling never before seen on a Beetle.

In the driver’s seat, you’re greeted with an easyto-grip, sporty, leather-wrapped steering wheel with a flat bottom and well-bolstered seats that keep you firmly planted on tight corners. My Sportline tester had a carbon fibre look on the front of the dash, while other models get bodycoloured faceplates, similar to current Fiat 500s. So while the new-generation Beetle stays true to its roots with much the same iconic design, it is a thoroughly modern version that still makes you smile but provides driving dynamics the originals couldn’t come close to matching.

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