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Di Muccio denied PC candidacy Newmarket councillor surprised by Hudak’s ‘assault on democracy’ BY CHRIS SIMON

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Maddie Di Muccio will not be a candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party in the next provincial election. The Newmarket Ward 6 councillor was denied the opportunity to seek the party’s nomination in the Newmarket-Aurora riding. Ms Di Muccio was informed of the party nomination committee’s decision via email last night. The committee was acting on the advice of party Leader Tim Hudak, she said.

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“I’m stunned,” she said today. “He promised this would be a grassroots party and intervening in candidate selection is a huge assault on democracy. I have a lot of support here and those people did not have an opportunity to vote for me. I don’t know what he would be afraid of.” Ms Di Muccio has been critical of Mr. Hudak over the last year, an issue that was brought forward in a YouTube video released a few days ago. The video, entitled Who is MadSTAFF PHOTO/MIKE BARRETT

Maddie Di Muccio was denied the opportunity to seek the Progressive Conservative Party nomination for the next provincial election.

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2002 Olympics Silver medallist Veronica Brenner (left) celebrates with bronze medallist Deidra Dionne.

Brenner recalls Olympic success Freestyle skier won silver medal in 2002 in Salt Lake City

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Veronica Brenner has been there and seen and done that as an Olympic athlete. So, trust her when she suggests nothing is ever quite as it seems on the ultimate stage in the crazy world of high-level sports. The former Sharon resident

competed in two Olympic Games — 1998 in Nagano and 2002 in Salt Lake City — winning a silver medal in the latter in women’s freestyle ski aerials. Coming off a winning World Cup season in 1997, the Nagano Games were pegged as Ms Brenner’s time to shine. It didn’t

quite work out that way. “Nagano was where I was supposed to win a medal and Salt Lake (City) is where I did,” Ms Brenner said in a telephone interview Tuesday from Baku, Azerbaijan, where she is working as senior manager of Village Residents Services for the inaugural European Games to be held in June 2015. Her boyfriend, Australian Peter Ashwin, is overseeing security for the event. “Our mistake was that we had

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Rosie MacLennan arrived in Sochi last night and will help Canadians understand what athletes are going through.

Different role for Rosie in Sochi London gold medallist will help get Canadians excited about Olympics BY JOHN CUDMORE

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There won’t be any trampoline medals awarded in Sochi during these Olympic Games. Nevertheless, King City’s Rosie MacLennan arrived in the Black Sea resort town last night, eager to view the Olympics from an angle other than that of an athlete. As a part-time employee for Canadian Tire, Ms MacLennan, a two-time summer Olympian and

trampoline gold medallist at the London Olympics in 2012, is serving as a liaison between employees and athletes sponsored by Canadian Tire and its Forzani Group subsidiary, Sport Chek. Part of her role is to shed light on the Sochi Games from the participating athletes’ perspective. See ATHLETES, page A11.

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Arrest made in homicide of Auroran woman BY JEREMY GRIMALDI

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Jamaican police have arrested one man and are pursuing another in the case of murdered Aurora woman Shirley Lewis-McFarlane. St. Ann Police Supt. Yvonne Martin Daley said a man is in custody, but refused to release any details because he will be placed in an identification line-up within the next few days. She estimated a murder charge could be laid before the end of the week. However, positive news on the investigation registered little reaction from Ms LewisMcFarlane’s son, Shawn Gavigan. The Aurora resident and mechanic said he continues to miss his mother so dearly that no amount of police work could make him feel normal again. “I’m just keeping myself busy with work and stuff,” he said. “I still struggle to believe this has happened. “I try not to think about it, but every time

Man faces fraud charges An Aurora man has been charged after police say he defrauded a number of people from his own ethnic community, including friends and family, by opening bogus law offices, faking legal credentials and taking on cases without any hope of working on them. York Regional Police said he took about $100,000 in retainers from clients and a further $150,000 from a Honda dealership, where he illegally gained access to four vehicles. After quitting his job at one law firm in

I see a picture of her, it gets to me.” Ms Lewis-McFarlane visited Jamaica a number of times over her lifetime, but only decided to move to the Caribbean island in November. In December, she was found murdered in her rental home. Her son said it was likely about the money she borrowed from a local to complete the delivery of her belongings from Canada. Supt. Martin Daley added although the man in custody is protesting his innocence, she hopes the forensics gathered will “pull him into” the case. “There are already things that are pulling him,” she said. “But there are other parties. We are pursuing other leads.” She said under Jamaican law, the police can hold suspects for “a period” but have to get permission from a judge to continue the detention. She would not share the man’s age or place of residence, saying it may prejudice the identification process.

Richmond Hill in late 2013, he approached a Richmond Hill lawyer who agreed to allow him to open a satellite office under the existing name. “He seemed like the ultimate businessman to these people,” investigating officer Det.-Const. Ian Mason said. Once the storefront was opened at Yonge Street and Elgin Mills, he accepted cases ranging from divorce to civil and from immigration to criminal. The only problem was that he was not a lawyer, but a scam artist, police said, with a long list of fraud-related convictions.

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ormer York Region PC MPP Peter Sherman says Tim Hudak, Kathleen Wynne or Andrea Horwath not fit to lead province. Find out why he feels that way and post your comments online. bit.ly/1m4Jk81 JANET LAURENCE WENDY MARGOJAY GUTTERIDGE Is volunteering at the LESE helps you Shares his parenting tips with you. discover better health Sochi Olympics. bit.ly/1frLNSi bit.ly/1lyN5T2 bit.ly/1j4NYh0

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WRITE ON ... The deadline for the annual Canadian Federation of University Women writing contest is tomorrow. Find out how you can win cash and have your story published on yorkregion.com. bit.ly/1f9MWha IT’S FREE ... Unlike most daily newspaper websites, you can get international, national and local news at yorkregion.com without fees or limits to the number of pages you view.

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Share your spirit Have you caught Olympic fever? What are you and your family doing to show your national pride? Send us your photos depicting your Olympic spirit. We’ll post some of the best entries and enter you in a draw for movie passes. Send your photos to jgutteridge@yrmg.com

LANE CLOSURE: Two right lanes of southbound Hwy. 400 at King Road, will be closed for maintenance until 4 p.m. tomorrow.

WEATHER: Yes, more (insert your expletive here) now! The forecast predicts close to 15 centimetres of snow this weekend, including about 10 centimetres Monday. FAMILY DAY: Find out what’s open and closed Monday and some of the activities available to you in your community. bit. ly/1nt1BY7 LONG WEEKEND: If you have plans to travel, gas prices have already jumped this week and another rise could be on the way, tomorrowsgaspricetoday.com says. READY TO INVEST?: If you’re one of those showoffs with money to invest, the RRSP deadline is March 3. Here are tips for getting the most from your money: bit.ly/1kCh7DP

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Publication gives youth list of services available to them BY CHRIS TRABER

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This is one book you can judge by its cover. STRIVE - Guide of Services for Youth in York Region and South Simcoe, launched Feb. 5, is a comprehensive listing of resources for youth who need help. Produced by the Workforce Planning Board of York Region and a number of community partners, the pocket size guide is the most extensive version of its predecessors, board project manager Tina Stevens said. The cover, a multi-hued original abstract by Cole Lockie, speaks volumes, she said. Mr. Lockie died from an accidental fentanyl overdose almost a year ago in Sutton. The 21-year old had struggled with addiction, his mother, Monica, said. She agreed to use her son’s art with the hope that families looking for services would know about and use the guide. “Had I had the resources in this guide life would have been much easier,” Ms Lockie said. “All the resources for the spectrum of youth at risk weren’t in one place.” Ms Stevens, friends with Ms Lockie through skate coaching, attended Cole’s celebration of life memorial. The young man’s art work was on display. One work in particular, a rising blue

sphere trailed by ethereal vapor towards a serene gold sky, caught Ms Stevens’ eye. “It spoke to us,” she said. “It portrayed a changing direction to a new life.” That visual is what the guide hopes to achieve for young people who need assistance with their personal dilemmas, she said. The original is on the bedroom wall of Ms Lockie’s 16-year old son Dane. “We all thought it was appropriate for the cover,” she said. “It makes me extremely proud.” With the poignant cover in place, the board embarked on the guide’s first update since 2010. Consultations with The Youth In Transitions Network and resources from other social service agencies were compiled and edited by a summer student, Ms Stevens said. The 78 page guide is has colour coded categories. Each section leads to a succinct listing of services and supports for a range of lifestyles and issues. These include abuse, physical, mental and sexual health, substance use and harm reduction, immigrant youth services, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgendered, two-spirited and queer, employment, legal and more. In addition to the print version, an on-line version is available at wpboard.ca.

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Council seeks budget clarity, schedules extra meeting Draft features 3.81% increase in municipal portion of property tax

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A Feb. 24 meeting has been re-instated to allow Aurora council more discussion regarding the town’s 2014 budget. Councillors said they had too many unanswered questions to have staff prepare final budget reports and presentations. Corporate and financial services director and treasurer Dan Elliott updated the budget’s status Monday. The presentation outlined tax rate comparisons between Aurora and surrounding municipalities along with the 2014 expected tax change and tax pressure summary. Regarding the 2013 residential tax comparisons, Aurora is in the middle with King, East Gwillimbury and Newmarket, he said. “We looked at what our friends around us are doing and we have a steady 3.81-per-cent tax increase. Though others have yet to confirm theirs, we are in good standing.” Central York Fire Services and library costs account for 2.89 percentage points of the increase. The extra .92 points will come from increasing investment in infrastructure and reducing reliance on the hydro fund. “This plan will allow us to keep town assets in good condition,” Mr. Elliott explained. “It can reduce the reliance on interest earned

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on hydro sale proceeds while also preserving the purchasing power of those funds.” The combined residential tax increase will be 2.1 per cent, including the regional and education budgets and an additional $75,100 for increased liability insurance premiums. Aurora’s projected 2014 expenditures sit at $53,442,900, with $23,798,900 going toward staffing costs, including increasing the fulltime staff count to 207. Councillor Michael Thompson expressed concerns, noting there must be other ways to offset some of the increased costs.

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We need reasonable parking options ISSUE: Parking ticket refuels debate about street parking options in subdivisions.

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f you are reading this newspaper, there’s a statistical likelihood you live in a house with at least a small yard and have a family to support. Statistics also suggest you own more than one vehicle because you aren’t the only person living in your home who needs to drive to get to work. It would be a rare case in this community, in fact, where a middle-class family could comfortably cope with just one person having access to a vehicle. Many of us are in jobs that require shift work and, since we live in suburbia, shopping, the rec centre and even the bus stop are a fair drive away. It’s hard enough in today’s fastpaced world to meet the demands for daycare, shopping and rides to dance class and hockey even with both caregivers sharing the load. But with just one vehicle, it can become extremely tricky. That’s why it’s unrealistic that subdivisions with one-car driveways, coupled with parking restrictions are still being built and then approved by your municipality. A single-car driveway might not be a deal breaker for many strapped young couples seeking a modest home in a good neighbourhood if they knew there were parking options available. But that wasn’t the case in Bradford, where, as one homeowner discovered last week, both sides of his street had just been pegged as a no-parking zone because it was considered a collector route. Rizwan Rabbani fought a parking ticket he received (as did many others on his street) on grounds the builder several months ago erected no parking signs on the street, yet did not inform homeowners of an impending ban. Once the signs were up, the town began ticketing. Mr. Rabbani’s persistence paid off and he won the battle; the town ripped up his ticket and has reversed its decision to enact such as strict ban. A similar problem has occurred in Newmarket, where homeowners were getting ticketed for “obstruction of sidewalk” for a bumper protruding too far off the very limited driveways, while residents had few options for additional parking. Bottom line is municipalities have to take ownership of this issue. After all, council has total control over what specifications builders must meet to get approvals. Perks such as greenspace, parks, sidewalks, etc. can all be stipulated before approvals are granted. Planners and elected officials need to ensure subdivision plans incorporate realistic elements such as wider, safer streets and various parking options. If a developer can’t accommodate, his plan shouldn’t be approved. And homeowners have to realize there are crucial safety issues that must be taken into consideration when parking on a street, so that isn’t always the answer. You have a garage, so you may need to make that space your second parking spot. Intensification has its place, but there needs to be options available for homeowners if municipalities hope to attract new families. This issue reiterates the need for active citizen engagement when it comes to municipal issues that affect your lives. Speak up now: it’s an election year.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Downtown condominium would preserve Main Re: Residents rally to oppose clock tower development, Feb. 6. Anyone who has spent time in the Newmarket downtown area knows what a struggle it is to operate a successful business on Main Street. Good shops with good ideas often close within a few months of opening. To succeed, these shops need pedestrian traffic — traffic that a new 150-unit condominium would certainly provide. There is underground parking, so the building will not impact street parking. This building would be a great asset to businesses on the street and would help preserve Main, not destroy it.

CLIFF SMITH NEWMARKET

Honour our history with redevelopment Re: Residents rally to oppose clock tower development, Feb. 6. The headline gives an inaccurate reflection of the meeting and the article itself is only slightly closer. It is worth contrasting the arguments put forth in favour of the proposed clock tower redevelopment with those put forth against. Those of us in favour spoke of research into how urban redevelopment works and its benefits to residents and businesses, the tax base, environment and transit. We spoke of honouring our history and heritage by redeveloping Main Street so it really is a vital main street again, to attract people and businesses. We spoke of how community is a living, dynamic thing, grounded in our heritage, but not frozen there to gather dust or turn into a quaint tourist trap. We spoke of the problems Main is going through, with papered-over storefronts, the lack of variety of shops and services and vandalism. We spoke of what used to be here, what has been lost and why. We spoke of the need for more people on Main. Nobody claimed this redevelopment would fix everything. We simply pointed to it as a step forward. Contrast that with the arguments against, which are, for the most part, car-oriented, based on fear of traffic and parking problems. Concerns were also raised

about disruptions during construction. The newly minted epic myth of the four towers was also brought out, even though those of us who frequent Main know there are nearly no vantage points from which all four can be seen. Anyone is unable to see anything but the clock tower from most of Main or anywhere in the downtown core. Those against the redevelopment offered no solutions to the poor state of repair of the buildings in question or for the problems seen on Main. We do not mean to minimize the concerns. There will be some problems, no doubt, but they won’t be insurmountable. So the real question is whether or not the benefits make it worthwhile. Is it a gamble? Of course it is, but we believe the forward-thinkers who built what we now see as Newmarket’s heritage might well have welcomed such a building. Citizens and councillors should do no less.

DAVE KEMPTON AND PEGGY STEVENS NEWMARKET

Serious mayoral candidates needed Tony Van Bynen stated in his recent re-election announcement that he will “manage growth so it develops along the Yonge Street and Davis Drive corridors and not in our residential neighbourhoods”. This statement is misleading. My wife and I were residents of the Glenway subdivision for 23 years. We lived in a community surrounded by a golf course, numerous recreational activities and open greenspace. However, during this past term of office, more than 700 homes, including a condominium, have been proposed for Glenway. Is this managed growth? Will the development affect this residential neighbourhood? We experienced a decline in the value of our home and our lifestyle, therefore, we sold our home, just as many of our friends and neighbours did. We moved to a condominium on Bogart Mill Trail, a community surrounded by heritage woods,

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Let’s work together for better society Re: Waste company an easy target, letter to the editor by Gerry Reynolds, Jan. 30. I am in agreement that Green For Life is not doing a terrible job this winter. It is surprising that, considering the weather during Christmas and the holidays, they did as well as they did. But unions are also an easy target and I am really fed up with the divisiveness that comes from the top levels of government. I have worked in union and non-union workplaces and have had my share of disagreements with unions. But I have also seen what happens to workers who have no union and, therefore, no recourse when they feel they are treated unfairly. I am fortunate never to have been on strike and to work with colleagues who view this right as the very last thing they want to use, but when we see workers lose benefits and other concessions and we now have government questioning pensions, I would not want to lose that right. We hear we can’t afford to pay some workers a living wage, yet executives and sports stars are given compensation and bonuses far beyond what can be spent in a lifetime. Let’s stop this race to the bottom and try to work together for a fairer society where all work is fairly compensated and we respect each other and cut some slack in difficult times.

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Council defers heritage park discussion again BY BREA BARTHOLET

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There’s still no light at the end of the tunnel for supporters of the proposed Hillary-McIntyre Park project. Councillors agreed Tuesday night the process up to this point is still much too confusing and voted to defer the issue for 90 days. After town CAO Neil Garbe was asked to report back to council with a recommended course of action for purchasing the three properties in question, council decided the information provided was simply not enough. The project’s feasibility study, completed by Sierra Planning Management and Carl Bray Heritage, stated for the project to see maximum potential, private partnerships would be the best course of action.

Though it is obvious council agrees the project would be positive for Aurora, a hint of hesitation and frustration still lingers. Councillor Paul Pirri, who was originally against the concept, said he sees its potential, but plans to tread carefully moving forward. “I still don’t know where we will get the funding or private support and I still have those concerns, but I know that it can be done, if it’s done properly,� he said. “We will be purchasing these properties and, essentially, as per the report, declaring surplus for 21 years and that’s something that bothers me.� In an effort to bring everyone up to speed, Councillor Michael Thompson brought forth the deferral option. “I’ve had the opportunity to talk to people and make some calls, even with development industry

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partners, and there may be interest there,� he said. “The deferral will allow us to continue those discussions with the property owners and

stakeholders. It’s important for us to conduct due diligence.� He, too, expressed concerns and questions about equitable ways to pay for the project. As discussions progressed, most councillors began to express their support for the deferral, agreeing it would be the best decision to allow for more in-depth conversations with all parties involved. Councillor John Gallo asked how the deferral could negatively impact the project. CAO Neil Garbe explained the only real risk would be if the owners of Hillary and Readman houses and Horton Place decided to list the properties to the public and sold to someone else. “The real preference here is taking the time for staff to do more work, but, at the same time, doing something to let the property own-

ers know we’re serious and for them not to go and sell just yet,� he said. In those regards, discussions began to flare about if the town has made any efforts to maintain efficient contact with the owners. Mayor Geoff Dawe explained staff has contacted the owners, though he is unsure what was discussed. People are confused about what the project is, he said. “Some people seem to be less than pleased with it; others are saying they’re happy we’re buying the properties. We never agreed to buy anything, yet some are under that impression,� Mr. Dawe said. Staff is expected to maintain strong communication during the 90-day deferral with potential partners, stakeholders and property owners until a formal course of action has been created.

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taken the approach that the Olympics were like any other event. We thought it was the same hill we had competed on in the previous season and approached it all the same. But the Olympics aren’t. They’re so much bigger.” She has a pretty good idea what the athletes are going through in Sochi as their events come and go. In addition to her role as an athlete, she has also worked at subsequent Olympics for the Canadian Olympic Committee as a liaison to athletes. She also has been a TV analyst on the international stage. “You’re always trying to keep your feelings in check as an athlete,” Ms Brenner pointed out. “You have to focus on the process and not the outcome. Everyone around you wants to talk about medals, but, as an athlete, you have to stay with your everyday routine. “It’s all over in a split second. One bobble and you’re done. Funny things happen at Olympics and they’re not always in the athletes’ control. You adjust to what you can control. Some athletes are not able to handle

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Di Muccio critical of Hudak The riding association interviews the candidate, but the final decision is really the party’s, he said. “People put there names in for this and other ridings,” he said. “Some are accepted; some aren’t. There can be many reasons why. It’s like applying for anything; somebody can turn you down.” Ms Di Muccio has yet to determine a course for her political future. However, an appeal of the nomination committee’s decision is unlikely, as is a run for another political party. “I need to speak to my family, friends and supporters, but I’m completely overwhelmed right now,” Ms Di Muccio said. “Do I care about provincial politics? Absolutely, my heart is in it. But I’m a conservative; those are my roots. I still want to promote good government in Ontario.” Ms Di Muccio said she has lost respect for Mr. Hudak. “How do you respect a leader who would intervene in this?” she said. “This dropped on me like a bomb.” The Banner’s phone calls to the Ontario PC Party head office were not returned by publishing deadline.

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die Di Muccio?, also includes photographs of her standing beside Liberal premiers Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne. It also accuses Ms Di Muccio of being embroiled in scandal during her time on council, citing council’s decision to support an integrity commissioner’s report that found Ms Di Muccio guilty of a code of conduct violation in December. The criticism of Mr. Hudak came via newspaper columns and television appearances and does not mean her support for the party or Mr. Hudak has waned, she said. “As a media person, that’s our job,” Ms Di Muccio said. “I’m surprised the party and leader would confuse that with disloyalty. They’re very different things.” The committee decision had little to do with municipal council controversy, Ms Di Muccio said. So far, Newmarket Councillor Jane Twinney and Aurora resident Stephen Somerville have been approved to seek the PC candidacy, riding association president Derek Murray said.

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“I’m sending stories back to the office,� said MacLennan, whose Olympic trek will also include work for the Canadian Olympic Committee and CBC as a studio analyst. “It’s pretty exciting if we can get people back home even more excited about the Games.� The Forzani Group stable of athletes includes hockey stars Sidney Crosby and Hayley Wickenheiser. It’s no surprise MacLennan has a fair understanding of what goes on in athletes’ minds in the Olympic setting as they prepare for their ultimate moment of truth. In fact, a few athletes competing in these Games have actually shared MacLennan’s Skyriders Trampoline Place training facility. Among them is Huntsville’s Dara Howell, who won a women’s slopestyle gold medal Tuesday. “I think a lot of the winter athletes, especially, have that pressure of performing on the day of (the event),� said MacLennan, Canada’s lone gold medallist in London. “They know they’ve done all the preparation they can in training their bodies to be in that zone.� MacLennan knows all about the pres-

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sure of being ready for the moment. In her Olympic debut, she was in the shadows as a young competitor not expected to medal. Instead, it was a learning process behind veteran teammate Karen Cockburn. “There was less expected of me because I was a longshot to qualify,� MacLennan explained. “For me, it was more about enjoying the moment and to learn as much as I could. “In London, I was more established on the world stage and under more pressure. As an athlete, I know most of the pressure I’m going to feel is from myself. I’m doing it because I love it, but there is 10 times more pressure from myself than other people.� She is looking forward to the opportunity to check out the Sochi venues and events first-hand in a role she isn’t accustomed to. While it seems unlikely MacLennan will become one of those rare athletes to compete in both winter and summer Games, that didn’t prevent her from speculating when the “What if ...� question is tossed out for consideration. “I love watching sports live. I love to feel that passion live,� she said. “I think I’d be in freestyle skiing of some sort. I ski raced when I was younger, but I love the aerials aspect and the extreme nature of pushing yourself.�

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The Aurora Public Library hosts a winter LEGO event Saturday, 2:30 to 4 p.m. This is a free-form program, so you can build what you choose and leave at your convenience. A maximum of 20 children can participate at one time. The program is suitable for children ages five to 10 years old. For more information, visit library.aurora. on.ca or call 905-727-9494.

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Aurora’s Borealis, the annual LED lighting display, runs 5 to 11 p.m. daily at Town Park until Monday. Coloured lights will adorn the park’s trees. For more information, email Shelley Ware at sware@aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762.

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Aurora’s Royal Canadian Legion invites everyone to enjoy some NASCAR fun, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. You are welcome to watch an upcoming race in the comfort of the legion lounge. Food and great prizes. For more, call 905-960-6343.

Walk in the shoes of someone less fortunate for an evening later this month. Coldest Night of the Year, a national fundraiser that aims to bring awareness to the plight of homeless people, is Feb. 22. For the second year, the non-profit Newmarket organization Inn From the Cold will spearhead local efforts. The event features two, five or 10-kilometre walks that begins at Riverwalk Commons. So far, 21 teams have signed up. “It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year,” Inn executive director Brenda Northey said. “All the money we raise stays in Newmarket.” Last year’s event raised $52,000 for Inn. Organizers hope to eclipse $60,000 this time, with proceeds benefitting Inn’s shelter initiatives. York Region Media Group will enter a sixmember team this year. Volunteer Margaret Johnson hopes the money will help turn around someone’s life.

“For me, it’s about making a difference,” she said. “It’s important to give of ourselves, because we’re all so fortunate. When it gets very cold, the first thing I say to my kids is, ‘Thank God I have a home’.” Ms Northey expects at least 200 people will participate in the walk. The main focus of the walk is to raise awareness of what it’s like to be homeless and walking the streets on these cold nights, she said. Inn provides year-round programs and services for homeless and at-risk people, including a winter shelter that runs from mid-November to mid-April, catering social enterprise, weekly community meal and employment and community health and wellness programs. About 65 communities are participating in Coldest Night across the country this year. “It’s important to support the shelter and have a facility for people,” Ms Northey said. “It gives a sense of social connection.”

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We Weathered the Storm Together PowerStream is your community-owned energy company. The majority of our employees live right here in the communities we serve. Not only are they customers of PowerStream but so are members of their families, close friends, neighbours across the street or acquaintances they met through being involved in the community. As part of your community, our employees fully understand how important it is to deliver safe and reliable power to you, and OUR community, regardless of the circumstances. When the ice storm at the end of 2013 caused more than 92,000 of our customers to lose their power at the start of the holidays, restoring service as quickly as possible became more than just being important, it was personal. We immediately responded to the crisis and worked as hard as we could to get the job done under very difficult conditions. At PowerStream, we know that the electricity we deliver is essential in supporting our customers’ quality of life. Without it, customers affected by the ice storm had no heat or lighting and were not able to power up other important household appliances such as refrigerators and stoves. It created a situation which demanded us to work 24/7 over several days so that all our customers who lost their service could once again enjoy their quality of life powered by electricity.

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User fees thorn in sports teams’ sides U pon first learning Newmarket Councillor Maddie Di Muccio’s motion to strike user fees for youth sports groups, I nearly overdosed on my IV and choked on painkillers. Hey, only back surgery might put a guy down faster than another user fee increase. Naturally, there will be opposition to the idea of removing easy money from town coffers, so this may be little more than an appealing election year ploy. Yet the concept, which has been forwarded to Newmarket’s recreation master plan discussions, is one well worth dreaming about if you are one of the groups charged outrageously high fees for sports facilities in Newmarket. It should be noted Newmarket’s fees, approved by council, are at least among the highest in York Region. The practice of charging fees to user groups for town-owned facilities has long been a thorn in non-profit group budget plans. The town is more likely to say it is an operations and facilities cost recovery plan. In all, according to a story by colleague Chris Simon last week, the Town of Newmarket would be out some $1.6 million if user fees from sports groups were eliminated. So, find another way, council. It sounds a lot like a municipality-generated fundraising concept; a tax on residents pursuing healthier lifestyles. All these years, the logic has been user fees offset maintenance costs for the facilities. Yet, if you are a user group, you would most certainly begin your argument with, “Maintenance? Where? Wait? What maintenance?”, as parents grumble about failing to see the soccer ball their little tots are allegedly kicking about in the tall grass. This user fee issue provides another opportunity to remind council of a day when the facilities provided by any municipality were considered a quality of life issue. As Sport Aurora advocacy group head Ron Weese has oft pointed out, we generally would rather kids be active on a ball diamond learning the mechanics of throwing a curveball than tossing rocks at street lamps. Always ignored by municipalities in this debate is the value sports group volunteers. Sure, there’s the “Thanks for doing this” handshake once in a while, but where, indeed, would municipalities be were they

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark responsible for providing hired coaching, teaching, organization and entertainment for countless youths? In that light, municipalities are getting a pretty good bargain. “These organizations donate hundreds of thousands of hours to their communities through volunteers and it is quality material and expertise,” said Weese, a former president of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club. “Every barrier should be removed so youth can participate. What they should be doing is bringing fees down so no one falls off the edge.” He is confident the issue of user fees will be front and centre when Sport Aurora holds its third all-candidates meeting prior to the Oct. 27 municipal election this fall. “It’s so simple, yet boggles the mind that people don’t get the relationship between downloading fees and passing them along to participants who maybe now don’t receive the benefits of healthy activity and all those other socio-economic issues.” Weese said increases in costs for children to play sport inevitably impact participation levels negatively. “Sports organizations and towns need to understand whenever there are increases in fees, it drops people off and unfortunately, it’s those not able to afford it or those at risk.” The question is, are municipalities willing to bite the bullet and find an alternative method to this cash grab? Probably not.

Northern lowlights In the end, all eight playoff spots must be filled in the OJHL’s North-East Conference. It’s a rule. Whether or not it is a deserved designation, three of the five North Division members will advance to the playdowns later this month. Groan.

There is no problem with the East Division part of the equation, where all five teams have put together winning seasons. It is easily the best of the OJHL’s four divisions this season. Beyond the Aurora Tigers, who separated themselves from this train wreck of a division early on, none of the remainder — the Newmarket Hurricanes, Stouffville Spirit, Lindsay Muskies and, until recently, Pickering Panthers — has provided a worthy argument for inclusion in post-season play. Yet of the four, two must march on with the Tigers. The best bet to move along is the Pickering Panthers, who, after their head coach thoughtlessly crashed a referees room postgame to earn a lengthy suspension, teetered on the abyss with a lengthy losing streak. Only recently have the Panthers regained their footing. In Newmarket, Brian Perrin’s attempted

salvage of a team picked by a predecessor has been scuttled largely by the inability to locate effective goaltending. It leads the Hurricanes to their first losing season since 2006-07 and just the fifth since the franchise was born in 1987. If the previous ownership had cared a whit before off-loading the team, the face of the Hurricanes roster would be vastly different than what it is today. Just sayin’. Going thriftier, younger and more local has been GM Kenny Burrows’ game plan to avoid a second consecutive season out of the playoffs for Stouffville, at team barely hanging on by its fingertips. Lindsay? Well, a late season surge might push aside the Hurricanes and Spirit. Considering the Muskies weren’t a sure thing to even make it to this season, well, what’s that say about the rest of this lot? Hey, somebody has to move on. Says so right in the rules.

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ATOM PANTHERS WIN GIRLS SILVER STICK Aurora Panthers’ goaltender Alyssa Parravano foils a Leaside Flames opponent during a 2-0 loss in the atom double-B final for the 15th Aurora International Girls Silver Stick Tournament Sunday at the Aurora Community Centre. Panthers teams bounced back to claim titles at the atom double-A and bantam double-B levels. See more at yorkregion. com.

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Last week — Monday — Won 8-3 at Hamilton Red Wings ... Friday — Won 4-1 at Lindsay Muskies ... Thursday — Won 4-1 at Stouffville Spirit. Coming up — Friday vs. Cobourg Cougars, Aurora Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. ... Saturday vs. Pickering Panthers, ACC, 7:30 p.m. Game notes — Taylor McCloy and Curtis Warren both scored twice in the final 31 minutes and Calvin Higley had a hat trick among four points as the Tigers broke a mid-game tie with five unanswered goals against the Hamilton Red Wings. Dylan Sikura also had four assists as the Tigers held intermission leads of 3-2 and 5-3 ... McCloy netted two goals and Adam DiBrina broke a 1-1 tie in the second period as the Tigers topped Lindsay ... In Stouffville, second-period goals by Sikura and Robert Angiolella broke a scoreless tie before Eric Williams and Michael Laidley tallied third-period power-play markers. The skinny — The Tigers have surged to the top of the overall league standings thanks to a six-game win streak and victories in 14 of their past 15 games. The Kingston Voyageurs and Toronto Lakeshore Patriots are the final challengers for the Tigers in their quest for top prize among 22 teams, including home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs. Kingston sits two back of Aurora in the heated battle for top spot in the NorthEast Conference. All four of Aurora’s remaining games are on home ice ... Forward Dylan Sikura changed his mind on his commitment to Dartmouth College and has accepted a scholarship package from the Northeastern

University Huskies. Sikura, who verbally committed to Dartmouth before even stepping on the ice with the Tigers three seasons ago, opted for the ECAC Huskies last week. Older brother Tyler, a junior, is the captain at Dartmouth. Despite missing several games at the start of the season due to an ankle injury, the Aurora resident has compiled 60 points in 38 games to sit tied for 14th in league scoring ... Meanwhile, rookie Tyler Boston signed with the Guelph Storm and made his debut with the OHL club last Thursday in an 8-0 rout of the Mississauga Steelheads. A fourth-round pick by the Storm last summer, Boston is expected to finish the season in Aurora ... Kory Kennedy (64 points) and Taylor McCloy (61) sit tied for seventh and 11th, respectively, in league scoring ... The Tigers’ power play is clicking along at a league-best 26.43-per-cent efficiency and has 60 goals, third best in the league behind Whitby (68) and North York (65). Kennedy and Michael Laidley both have 11 goals on the extra man unit, while defenceman Eric Williams has 10 ... Monday’s win at Hamilton marked the first time in five games the Tigers surrendered more than two goals to an opponent. In fact, during the past 15 games, Aurora has allowed opponents to score more than two goals only twice. Speak up — “Everybody is out to beat us,� head coach James Richmond said of maintaining the Tigers’ red-hot ways in pursuit of first place in the OJHL standings. “I keep telling the boys there’s no hiding this year.� — John Cudmore

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Konzelmann swamps field at Durham Cup swim meet Benjamin Konzelmann left the competition all wet. The Newmarket Stingrays member claimed six gold medals to lead achievements for the club at the Durham Cup swim meet hosted by the Oshawa Aquatic Club on the weekend. Competing in the boys 11 to 12 years age group, Konzelmann won the 50- and 100metre backstroke and 50 and 200 freestyle events to highlight his golden outing. He also had victories in the 50 butterfly and 200 individual medley. Clubmate Ethan Tucker claimed victories in five events, including the 100 and 200 freestyle, in the boys 10-and-younger division. On the girls side, Aly Whitmore was a triple event winner with gold medals in the 50 backstroke, 100 freestyle and 200 IM.

Loutchenok churns out 4 medals at Central Region meet Alexander Loutchenok claimed four medals to highlight performances by members of the Newmarket Stingrays at the Central Region short course 12-and-younger swimming championships last weekend at the Milton Sports Centre. Competing in the boys 11 years old category, Loutchenok finished second in the 100 freestyle to highlight his medal haul. He also placed third in the 50 freestyle, 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley. Teammate Geoffrey Murack finished second in the boys 10-and-younger 200 freestyle and third in the freestyle at 50 and 400 metres.

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Huskies’ Boston siblings storm podium at Bullets track meet Success for the Newmarket Huskies runs through Boston. That was the case Saturday as three Boston family siblings collected six medals — one gold and silver apiece — at the Brampton Bullets Track Club’s minor series track meet at York University. Emily Rose Boston captured the midget girls title in the 1,500 metres in a time of 4:59.12, before finishing second in the 800 metres. At the atom level, it was a double dose of Boston as Eliza Jane Boston and JT Boston matched results with their sibling. On the girls side, Eliza Jane clocked in a 5:23.95 to win the 1,500. She also placed second in the 800. JT bested the field in the boys 800 with a 2:31.9 time. He was second in the 1,500. One day earlier, Catherine Reid and Ben Freemantle claimed victories at the Birchmount Invitational meet at York University. Reid won the 1,200 metres for midget girls in 3:44.64, while teammate Sarah Kromberg placed third. Freemantle topped the senior boys field for the 1,200 in a time of 3:21.75.

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Death Notices TEEL, Gail Lynn Born November 14, 1954, passed away December 16, 2013 in her sleep.

Survived by her husband Brian Teel and her three sons, Jesse, Jake and Charlie Teel. Gail passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre Palliative Care Unit and had excellent care. A Celebration Of Life will be held at Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge Street, Aurora on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 2 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m. Reverend Andy Comar officiating. A luncheon will be catered in the downstairs church hall following the service. The Teel family would like to express their thanks to Jake's close friend Spencer Shields for catering the refreshments as well as the ladies of the church for volunteering to serve. Online condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

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RIDGWAY, Helen Lawson Passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the age of 102 years. Reunited with her husband Bob and her son Reid. Cherished mother of Sharon (Rod) Rinne and beloved mother-in-law of Cheryl. Loving grandmother of Robert, Chad, Shayne and Shauna. Greatgrandmother of Conner, Elena, Sean, Mason, and Reid. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Helen's Life will take place at M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S . , K e s w i c k [ 9 0 5 - 4 7 6 - 7 7 11 ] o n Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

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Ross Goddard former resident and longtime hockey and baseball coach in Newmarket passed away November 2013. Loving husband of Dorothy. Father of Chuck, Bruce, Karen, Don, and Robert. There will be a celebration of Ross's life February 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm at St. David's Anglican Church, 133 James Street East, Orillia.

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PITT, Edward Patrick Edward Patrick Pitt, husband, father, grandfather, horse lover, sports enthusiast, and all around great guy passed away on February 7, 2014. For over 60 years, Ed was the devoted husband of Grace. He was the loving father of Colleen and Ron Sandercock, and Kathy and Brian Witherow. He took extreme pride in his grandchildren and reveled in spending time with them. He was the doting Papa to Laura and Sarah Witherow, and the adoring Grandpa to Patrick and Adam Sandercock. Everybody knew Ed's family because he wouldn't let an opportunity pass without bragging about his girls and his grandchildren. Ed had a special relationship with his brother David, and even though he lived in California, they did not miss an opportunity to call and visit regularly over the years. Ed was born in Markham on March 13, 1930 in the farm house beside the one room school house. He stayed truly a country boy all of his life even though his family moved to Newmarket in his childhood and he remained a Newmarket resident for the rest of his life. Ed's devotion to service led him to be an active community member. He served in the Optimists Club, the Jaycees, the York Curling Club, and the Newmarket Lawn Bowling Club over the decades. He also worked for over thirty years at the Newmarket Post Office serving the public at the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue. His family held a private family service on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Visitation was held at Roadhouse & Rose, on Main Street in Newmarket at 1:00 p.m. and the service began promptly at 2:00 p.m. because Ed was never late for anything in his life. To honour his memory, the family invites you to toast him with a rye and Pepsi, make a bet on the horses, and make a donation to either the Parkinson's Society of Canada or Heart and Stroke. HULSE, Dorothy Jean (nee Hill) September 25th, 1921 January 28th, 2014.

Passed away peacefully at Bloomington Cove specialty care facility in Stouffville, Ontario. Jean was born in Saskatchewan and raised in Queensville with her four sisters and two brothers. Jean also r e s i d e d a n d w o r k e d i n To r o n t o , Newmarket and Keswick. She had successful careers in both the bookkeeping field and in the travel industry. As an avid traveller, Jean visited many countries world-wide. She cherished her family and friends, enjoyed an active social life, and was an accomplished hostess. Jean enjoyed skiing, golfing, boating and swimming from her youth well into her senior years. Jean was a diligent volunteer with several associations, and particularly for many years of dedicated and tireless service for the Southlake Regional Health Centre formally known as York County Hospital in Newmarket. Jean is predeceased by her beloved husband Warren who died in 1986; also predeceased by her brother Bill Hill and wife Bridget; her sister Helen Smith and husbands Harry Toombs and Rod Smith; her sister Betty Cook and husband Chuck; her sister Eileen Holborn and husband George; and by her sister Clara Hill. She is survived by her brother Don Hill and his wife Carol. Jean resided for the last few years at Cedarvale Lodge in Keswick and latterly at Bloomington Cove speciality care facility in Stouffville. During this time, she was dearly missed in actively participating with her many dear friends and her family. A Celebration of Jean's Life will be held at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street S o u t h , N e w m a r k e t o n M o n d a y, February 24th, 2014 from 1-3 p.m. with family remembrances beginning at 1:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Alzheimer's Society of York Region or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Messages of condolence would be gratefully received through Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is herby given to Creditors and others having claims against THE ESTATE OF RUTH CRAIG (A.K.A. RUTH MARGARET CRAIG), late of the Town of Georgina, in the Regional Municipality of York, who died on or about the 30th day of August, 2013. All claims must be filed with the undersigned on or before the 23rd of March, 2014 after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at the Town of Georgina this 11th day of February 2014. Linda Elaine Craig, Maria Ethel Craig, and Michael David Eugene Craig: Estate Trustees for the Estate of the late Ruth Craig. C/O Sanka Wijerante Barristers and Solicitors 3351 Markham Road, Unit 123A Toronto,ON, M1X 0A6 Tel: (416) 494-9183 Fax: (905) 917-4945

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS All claims against the estate of Victoria A n n e H a r k n e s s ( a l s o k n o w n a s Vi c k i Harkness), late of Holland Landing, in the Province of Ontario, who died on or about the 16th day of December, 2013, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 13th day of March, 2014; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Guelph, ON this 7th day of February, 2014. Robert Harkness, Estate Trustee, by his solicitor SMITHVALERIOTE LAW FIRM LLP, 100 - 105 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, ON, N1H 6N6. 519-837-2100

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Michael and Danielle Brown are happy to announce the birth of their son JAXIN DAVID BROWN, born on Friday, February 7th, 2014. Much joy and excitement from Jaxin's grandparents and Michael and Danielle's family and friends in Newmarket, Innisfil, Mount Albert, Toronto, Barrie and the USA.

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A sadness still comes over us, Tears in silence often flow, But memory keeps you near to us Though you died 5 years ago Jerry & Sirkka Falconer

Deirdre and Ivan Gale on your 50th Anniversary February 15, 2014

FOX, Sandra Darlene (Pipher) February 14th, 1989 Twenty-five years and her spirit still is alive in all those she touched. In Loving Memory of a Very Special Mother to Cheryl and Christopher, would-be Grandmother to Emma, Sébastien, Pierson, Lorelei and Duncan and wife to Roger.

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Sadly missed by all BAKER-VANDERLINDEN, Andrew Our son, brother and grandson. October 1st, 1984 ~ February 18, 2007. No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you Loved always, Mom, Dad, James, Nana & Gord Watson.

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Coming Events

You are invited to attend a meeting of the

YBE - (York Business Exchange) Networking Group Get to know your local business community and come for a complimentary breakfast on

Thursday morning. For further details visit www.ybex.ca or contact Mike Buchinski @ 289-231-6694 or email: peter@ybex.ca

Everything from Horses to Houses... Buy or sell just about anything in the columns of the Era & Banner Classifieds.

905-853-2527

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