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Aurora resident taking part in OneWalk to raise funds for cancer research

BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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Donna Robinson walks to save lives.

The Aurora resident has walked 360 kilometres in her lifetime to support the fight against cancer and will lace up to add another 25 km during the annual Shopper’s Drug Mart OneWalk to conquer cancer event benefiting Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

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Sisters Lynda Levick (left) and Donna Robinson (right) are taking part in the Shoppers Drug Mart OneWalk in support of people such as their sister-in-law, Sandra Robinson, who was diagnosed with a genetic form of breast cancer in 2004. Thanks to research funded by charitable events, Sandra participated in a drug trial and has been cancer-free for 10 years.

To find out more about OneWalk, visit onewalk.ca To support Robinson, donate at bit.ly/1LPWXT6

She became involved in events supporting the fight against cancer through friends who were organizing them, but when her sisterin-law, Sandra Robinson, was diagnosed in 2004, it fueled the fire to do more.

“It’s just one more kick in the fanny when a family member is diagnosed with cancer,” she said. “It is no longer someone else’s disease; it’s a disease that belongs to your whole family.”

Sandra had a genetic form of breast cancer that hit hard and hit fast, Robinson explained. At the time, Sandra was 39 with a husband and young daughter.

“It hit very close to home and was a very emotional time for everyone in the family,” Robinson said, fighting back tears.

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Without the funds raised by people participating in these types of events, her sister-inlaw would have never received early screening or had the opportunity to participate in a drug trial.

She has been cancer-free for 10 years and will celebrate her 50th birthday next month.

“I truly believe one win for cancer research will lead to more wins,” Donna said.

“If one drug is tested and found effective, that knowledge could be applied to other types of cancer and save lives.”

Every year she is struck by the number of young women wearing pink lanyards, indicating they have cancer, and is inspired by their courage to fight every step of the way.

She also believes events, such as OneWalk, bring together communities to help one another with a disease that touches two in five Canadians and kills one in four.

“People come out of their houses on the route and hand out Popsicles and cheer us on,” she said. “I remember one hot year someone even had their sprinklers on so we could run through them.”

Since 2003, more than 50,000 walkers have raised more than $148 million for personalized cancer medicine, innovative research, treatment and care for women’s cancers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

The walk will be Sept. 12 in Toronto.

Former parks director, school board trustee and town councillor responsible for many parks residents enjoy today

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orm Weller has left his fingerprints all over Aurora for the enjoyment of generations to come.

That’s the way his son, Clayton, describes his father’s dedication to creating greenspace for residents to enjoy even as the town grew.

The former Aurora parks director, councillor and York Region District School Board trustee died Aug. 1 at the age of 84, following a brief illness.

Clayton was hired by his father to work in the parks department when he was 15 and those memories demonstrate the strength, determination and commitment Norm possessed.

“He was a bit of a work-a-holic, but he was always home for dinner and that should tell you what kind of man he was,” Clayton said. “He was a real spark plug in that town.”

He remembers his father replacing the trees at the Aurora Cenotaph when a disease damaged the existing flora and watching him use a tractor and an auger to dig holes to plant trees along the side of the road.

He will never forget his father’s love for trees.

My deepest condolences to all of the Weller family, Norm will truly be missed. He was a beacon, may his light shine down on the rolling hills of Aurora forever!

- Theresa Buck, Holland Landing, Ontario I remember Norm scraping and flooding the ice rink in Regency Acres early in the mornings over 40 years ago. He is a true Auroran. My condolences to the Weller Family and Aurora.

- Mike Weiler, Udora, Ontario What a wonderful man he was. I will always remember his generous spirit and concern for others. A man who shared his wisdom and knowledge. A true leader and mentor to many.

- Fred Rankel, Aurora, Ontario I am so sad to hear of Norm’s passing. I have known Norm my entire life. Of course when I was younger he was kind of intimidating, but I grew to learn that underneath the gruff exterior was a good, hard-working and kind man who loved his family deeply. He was a kind and generous neighbour.

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‘I would call him a doer... There was never something that couldn’t be done when he wanted it done.’

During a drought one year, the two of them took a pickup truck over to the local fire station and filled up a 250-gallon container with water. Each street-side tree got two buckets of water because his father didn’t want them to die.

“I would call him a doer,” Clayton said of his father. “There was never something that couldn’t be done when he wanted it done.”

Norm hired current Aurora parks manager Jim Tree as the third staff member in the newly formed parks department he had fought so hard to separate from the public works department.

Only 19 at the time, Tree admits he found Weller rather intimidating to work for, but, over time, Tree discovered a man he came to truly admire.

“He was the most unusual character,” Tree laughed. “He was tough and gruff on

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Norm Weller stands beside an Aurora parks truck after successfully lobbying town council to change the colour of the parks department’s vehicles back to green in 2012. the exterior, but there was a dedication and passion to serve his town underneath.

“That was inspiring.”

At the time, there were two or three main parks in Aurora, including Town Park and Lions Park, but Weller had the foresight to know that as the population grew, more greenspace would be needed, Tree explained.

Many of the parks residents enjoy today were designed and built by Weller and the department in the 1960s. Weller established Machell Park specifically for the Aurora Horse Show.

“There was no set work clock for him and he could make a dollar go further than anyone else on the planet,” Tree said. “His heart

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was devoted to the taxpayer right to the very end.”

Once the department was fully established, Weller ran for a seat on council. For his service and dedication to the town, Norm Weller Park was established as a show of appreciation.

Dr. G. W. Williams High School also recognizes the contributions of Weller by offering a Norm Weller Award for a graduating student who exhibits a high academic standard and an interest in the preservation and study of the natural environment.

Weller is survived by Shirley, his wife of 63 years, children Clayton Weller, Lynn Weller and Brenda Gardner, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

I worked at the York County/Region School Board during the time that Norm served as a school trustee. Norm was a very powerful voice on the school board and he was well respected by all the staff and fellow trustees. My condolences to all of the Weller family.

Bob Seto, Gilford, Ontario We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Norm, your beloved husband, father and grandfather. I know Billy and Brenda will miss him dearly. They always spoke of him, how he gave guidance, love, support and encouragement. He brought so much joy into their lives and was a awesome role model for Darren and Travis. So guys embrace your memories and keep smiling. I am sure Norm would want that. ~ Lori and Tim McKay, Owen Sound Source: Thompson Funeral Home guest book

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Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation has confirmed another resignation.

Dora Boylen-Pabst, the foundation’s vice-president of philanthropy and engagement, formally resigned from her position last week, according to foundation marketing and communications manager Dionne Malcolm.

“This was a personal decision that she made,” Malcolm said. “Dora was a hardworking and dedicated professional during her many years with Southlake Foundation

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The foundation will continue its work raising funds for the priorities of the hospital and the resignation isn’t expected to have a significant impact on future events, Malcolm said.

The foundation is in the process of determining the next steps to fill the vacant position.

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alls for a governmentoperated national drug insurance program have been getting louder over the past few months, culminating most recently with premiers from across the country signing a “prescription” for national drug coverage.

While there may indeed be legitimate concerns regarding the affordability of prescription drugs for certain groups, the notion that a national government-run drug plan is the obvious solution is misguided.

Such calls are typically predicated on two false premises.

The first is that low-income individuals and vulnerable groups do not have coverage for prescription drugs.

While there isn’t a uniform national drug plan for such groups, there are several individually tailored provincial plans. In fact, a recent review of provincial drug programs reveals that low-income and other vulnerable Canadians already have comprehensive prescription drug insurance coverage.

While the levels of coverage vary by province, lower-income Canadians have access to at least catastrophic insurance for prescription drugs (limiting out-of-pocket costs to a small percentage of income), while those on social assistance have coverage at very low or zero cost.

In provinces where data indicates certain groups of vulnerable Canadians may be slipping through the cracks, premiers should focus on identifying and supporting those individuals. This would be more productive than passing the buck and calling for a national plan that subsidizes everyone, including those who don’t need financial support.

The second misconception is that Canada runs the only universal health care system that does not also offer coverage for pharmaceuticals.

While several countries with universal health care systems do indeed provide coverage for pharmaceuticals through governmentrun programs (such as the United Kingdom and Australia), many others (such as Switzerland and the Netherlands) provide universal access for all health care ser-

Bacchus Barua AUTHOR: Troy Media columnist Bacchus Barua is a senior economist in the Fraser Institute’s centre for health policy studies. vices (including pharmaceuticals) through private insurers.

These countries require individuals to pay community-rated premiums, deductibles and co-payments. Low-income citizens and those exposed to high drug costs receive premium discounts, costsharing exemptions and access to other public safety nets.

Therefore, while it’s true that other universal health care systems provide coverage for pharmaceuticals, not all of them provide such coverage through national government-run insurance plans. Further, as mentioned previously, provincial governments in Canada already offer coverage for pharmaceuticals, but target such coverage toward individuals who need it most.

Finally, there is the tacit promise that a government-operated national drug insurance program will expand access to pharmaceuticals for all Canadians — without hitting their wallets. But research has shown that government drug plans in Canada generally reimburse fewer and older drugs in comparison to private plans.

If that’s any indication of what a national drug plan may look like, middle and higher-income Canadians would likely be worse off in terms of choice.

The touted cost-savings to government from a national drug plan are based on optimistic assumptions about better bulk purchasing agreements and generic substitution, which may not hold true.

Without specifically identifying what a so-called national drug program will cover and cost, proponents are essentially asking for a blank cheque for an undefined product.

What “surprise” is there in this early call, or in characterizing this election as a race between three party leaders? None!

In the dog days of summer, I can appreciate the Toronto Star’s effort to generate excitement about an election that could put a new name-plate on the prime minister’s office.

However, one hopes that the conversations sparked by the Star and media will dwell less on personalities and far more on Canada’s future.

To begin with, it would be nice not to ask whether to vote for Justin or Tom for “real” change, since this would only split the vote and possibly let Stephen sneak through – yet again!

Instead, the media should focus on the real issue of Canada’s future trajectory, less on the fiscal deficit the Tories are leaving us and more on the democratic deficit that has ballooned under their stewardship.

How our new prime minister would undo the harms done to Canada’s reputation both at home and abroad; how s/he would wean us altogether from carbonbased fuels before global warming reaches the tipping point; how s/he would narrow the growing gap between haves and havesnot that jeopardizes our peace and security far more than any international threat.

A longer election period may be bad for many reasons, but it is surely a good opportunity to generate more intelligent

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Please do not reduce this election to a horse race.

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We’re paying for election folly Well, well ... here we go again with a very expensive electoral campaign. Did I say pain?

Darn right.

And who is going to pay for this folly? You and I and the rest of this great nation.

Prime Minister Harper really knows how to screw the Canadian people, giving $100 million to Toyota, while knowing full well that Toyota will be shipping production of the Corolla to Mexico in 2019 — bye, bye tax dollars.

Oh, and we’ll be subjected to 11 weeks of verbal diarrhea and tons of unwanted election literature, or should I say litter.

I don’t know about you, but I pity the poor voters. They will have no clue as to who they are going to get. Why, they will be so worn out listening to all the lies they hear they will not know which way is up.

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Over hill and dale, Carrying Place great test of golf Carrying Place Golf & Country Club

It’s all carry from the tee to the green on No. 10 at Carrying Place.

HEAD PRO: Brian Jones STATUS: Private SIGNATURE HOLE: No. 10 Scoring par starting the back nine is anything but a gimme.

A par-3 playing to 220 yards (190 from whites) from the back tee box, it’s all carry into a shallow green. Also guarded by water to the right and a bunker at the back of the green, there is little room to bail.

It’s not hard to mess up here.

“Some of the members here dub it the shortest par-5 in the GTA,” said head golf professional Brian Jones.

That’s gotta tell you something.

TROUBLE AWAITS: No. 8 It’s a game of risk-reward on this 456-yard par-5 test that left one colleague raving about its scenic qualities.

Playing from an elevated tee, choosing to play straight over the water is the safer bet, leading to a downhill shot in the valley and a chance to go for a protected green in two shots.

Choosing to play to the right means a longer layup is required into the green.

Target golf is a factor – a drive too long through a chute of trees takes you beyond the preferred landing area.

“We see a lot of scores skyrocket here,” noted Jones.

CURSE OF THE COURSE: The Portage Holes are Carrying Places’ version of Amen Corner at Augusta National.

It’s a tough stretch of holes — Nos. 10 through 12 — winding around one pond, playing to pars of 3-4-3.

“They’re beautiful holes, but no one looks forward to playing them,” said Jones. “They all know they’re coming, but it’s a tough three holes.”

GIMME A LIFE MEMBERSHIP: Playing a sub-four-hour round has tons of appeal. That and ready access to tees are selling points.

From a visitors’ standpoint, the parklands style course oozes character and charm and would provide a particularly scenic four hours in the autumn months.

CLUB-TOSSING TIME: No. 10 Well, it may be the signature hole for the course, but that doesn’t diminish its frustrating qualities when you hit that tee shot into the water, whether from the aforementioned back tees or from 190 yards at the middle blocks.

Honorable mention: No. 5. Beware the out-of-bounds on the right side off the tee on this par-4 playing to 407 yards. It’s a spacious landing area, but the short grass narrows to about 20 yards wide approaching the green.

It’s a mid-to-long iron into a small green protected well by two bunkers and a hazard

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Harrogate Hills Riding School 30th Annual Open House Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Harrogate Hills Riding School, 18786 McCowan Rd. in Mount Albert.

Come and enjoy interactive games, meet the horses and staff and watch demonstration lessons of varying levels. You can also pre-register for your own FREE mini riding lesson by contacting us at 905-473-3847 or at www.harrogatehills.com Refreshments available. Come and see what we’ve been doing for the last 30 years!

Contact: Pat Gillis, events@harrogatehills.com, 905-473-3847.

Newmarket Chamber of Commerce August Breakfast Networking Event Aug. 11, 7 to 9 a.m.

St. Andrews Valley Golf Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail in Aurora. Event begins the moment you arrive - networking, hot breakfast buffet, presentations, selfintroductions and much, much more. Don’t Forget to Bring Your Business Cards! This is a place where business cards are exchanged and new contacts are made. If you haven’t had the chance to make it out to any of our past Breakfast Networking events, come and see for yourself what a great opportunity networking can be! Reservations are required in Advance. Cost: $35 for non-members, $25 for members.

Contact: events@newmarketchamber.ca, 905-898-5900.

Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Family Theatrical Performance Aug. 12, Two shows: 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The To Be Determined Theatre Co. presents a family play based on the popular book by Judith Viorst. Join Alexander as he gets through a very trying day - with surprising results! Pick up your free tickets in advance.

Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Sutton fair & horse show Aug. 9 There is something for everyone at the Sutton Fair & Horse Show. For attractions and listings, visit the Sutton Fair & Horse Show website.

Georgina Challenge Aug. 9 1 to 6 p.m.

Crystal Pangman’s 3rd annual Georgina Challenge also takes place during the fair. Professional local volunteer hairstylists will be at the Sutton Fair to cut qualifying donated hair (10”minimum) or bring your hair and/ or pledge donations to the Georgina Challenge donation booth. Silent auction and prizes rise for highest money pledge donations, longest hair donated and more. Contact Pangman at mikeirual@hotmail.com with the subject line “hair donation”.

OPEN GARdens Aug. 9, 4 to 6 p.m.

Loretto Maryholme on 379A Bouchier Street in Roches Point is hosting Open Garden Sundays the 2nd Sunday of each month until September.

Head over Aug. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. to enjoy the peace and beauty of this sacred space as you walk the property admiring the gardens and woods.

Visit each month and see the seasonal changes. Access to grounds only.

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Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. New books on nutrition are coming out all the time and with so much information, it can be confusing. Join me to discuss a current nutrition book as we uncover what it means, and how it may or may not impact what you do. This month we’ll discuss ‘Got Milked’by Alissa Hamilton – read it ahead of time and come ready to talk about it.

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PAINTED PERCH FESTIVAL Aug. 15 Jackson’s Point Village Association BIA hosts the 4th Annual Painted Perch Festival in the Jackson’s Point Parkette (Dalton Road and Lake Drive) from noon to 6 p.m. It will be an afternoon and evening of fun and excitement for the whole family. Up for a challenge? Enter either the Painted Perch or Butter Tart challenges and don’t forget to vote on your favourite handcrafted perch.The kids can enjoy games, crafts, face painting, and live music featuring lots of local talent. There will also be an array of vendors, artisans and some great food and drinks to enjoy.

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Maker Madness Workshops Aug. 11, 2 to 3 p.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Unleash your creative side at these hands-on workshops. Free. Register.

Woof Tales Aug. 11, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Read to a friendly dog! Ages 6 - 10.

Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-836-6492.

Be-Bop & Dance Aug. 11, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. This action-packed program is filled with movement for little ones. Ages 2 - 5 Free Drop-In TEEN HOW TUESDAYS Aug. 11, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St. D-I-Y the day away at this drop-in makeshop - each week we’ll have a different creative focus. Free, DROP IN, For ages 9-15. Aug. 11: Sharpie Tie Dye Please bring fabric items: T-shirts, scarves, canvas shoes, pillow cases, etc.

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Aurora Chamber Pub Night at Symposium Cafe Aug. 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Symposium Cafe, Restaurant & Lounge, 444 Hollandview Trail.

No need to register, just drop in! Aurora Chamber Pub Night features a cash bar and appetizers are typically offered. There is no formal agenda.

Contact: Sandra Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262.

TD Presents Concerts in the Park: Tom Leadbeater Spirit of Nova Scotia Aug. 12, 7 p.m.

Aurora Town Park, Wells St This is a free show but a donation for the Aurora Food Pantry would be appreciated. Food vendors will be on site. For your comfort, bring a lawn chair.

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Discovery Club Aug. 11, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

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FASHION SHOW Aug. 12 Need a head start on your fall wardrobe? Knox United Church at 34 Market St. in Sutton presents “LUNCH and FASHIONS” beginning at noon featuring a cold lunch with delectable desserts and clothes by TanJay/Alia. Advance tickets cost $8 or $10.00 at the door. Call 905-722-3742 or 905-476-4445 for tickets or info.TanJay/Alia payment by credit, debit or cash.

opportunity to enjoy one of Lake Simcoe’s very best beaches. Play on the beach, picnic, enjoy live music, and experience a wealth of fun water sports, art, and learning for kids of all ages during the SPLASH Festival Beach Bash at De La Salle Park, 1490 Metro Rd. in Jackson’s Point from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Congratulations on your new home Heather! It sounds like you have a very exciting but large job ahead of you. Regardless of how thrilling it can seem from a distance, the notion of appropriately furnishing a single room, never mind an entire house, is a daunting one.

While I understand you may be concerned that hiring a decorator is too expensive an option at this time, I would argue that given the nature of your question, not hiring one may result in costly mistakes and time wasted as you work to pull together your new home.

There are many details involved in furnishing a house and the options are end-

less, but done properly, it can be a fun experience with minimal headaches.

Give serious consideration to hiring an expert to at least create floor plans for the rooms you’ll be furnishing. A simple, scaled plan showing furniture placement and dimensions is an intelligent and reasonable investment relative to the cost of new furnishings. It would be a waste of time and money to purchase items without giving an appropriate amount of thought to where the furnishings will fit best and to whether or not they are the optimal size for the space.

Too often I am hired to troubleshoot for a client having difficulty completing a room layout because they have purchased furniture that’s too large. A good floor plan will provide you with a thorough shopping list of items required for

each room, along with the optimal sizing of furniture you should purchase.

An experienced decorator will be able to give you an estimate for how much of their time is involved in planning your home so you can get an idea of the costs.

Unless you specify as such, you are not required to purchase anything through the decorator.

Many decorators are willing to provide only consultative services, giving you the option of purchasing your items at retail. That said, decorators and designers have access to furnishings and fabrics you may not be able to purchase in a store, so depending on your budget, being able to access these items might be of interest to you.

I think people get frightened by the stubborn, difficult designer caricatures

they see on TV, but know that you don’t have to hire those professionals. You have the freedom to find someone who works well with your personality and is as flexible as you need them to be. Focus on finding someone to partner with you, perhaps someone who can give you guidance on how and where to find furnishings yourself so you can reduce billable hours.

Whether you decide to work with a decorator or not, try to focus your investment on the main pieces in the room – built-ins, sofas, upholstered chairs, dining table and chairs. Aim to spend less on the sundry items like throw pillows, lamps and potentially even area rugs, unless they are items you love so much that you’re willing to manipulate your budget to buy them.

If you decide to furnish your home over time, prioritize your purchases based on room functionality and frequency of use. Focus on the kitchen, bedrooms and any common area, such as the family room, first.

Should you decide that hiring a decorator is really not for you, consider shopping at a store that includes some design services in the cost of the furniture purchase, but know that furniture bought through that store will likely be more expensive than what you might buy at a regular retail store. You will end up spending more on the item, but at least you’ll receive much needed guidance from a professional.

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impact, I feel strongly that the services of a decorator, whether for minimal planning work or for more involved shopping assistance, should be part of the overall furniture budget for your home.

Like any other major investment, the advice of an expert can make the difference between an efficient and well-run project and a headache-spurring cycle of returned purchases and ill-fitting furnishings.

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Over the last 40 years or so, the number of drive-in theatres has declined considerably. There are few drive-in movie theatres today. Those that are still in operation face pressure from traditional theatres as well as people viewing movies and digital screenings at home.

New York, California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania boast some of the highest numbers of drive-in movie theatres across the United States. The United Drive-In Theater Owners Association also lists four active drive-ins in the Ontario area of Canada.

Taking a road trip to visit a drive-in theatre can be an entertaining adventure. But outdoor movie enthusiasts also can construct an outdoor theatre in the comfort of their own backyards. · Concession sales provided much of revenue of drive-in theatres in their glory days. When creating an outdoor viewing experience at home, don’t forget to make food part of the experience. A classic popcorn maker can keep freshly popped corn ready on demand. In addition, fire up the grill to ensure there are plenty of tasty items available. · Projectors enable viewers to display a movie on just about any large, unobscured surface. While a large, hanging sheet can be handy, any smooth surface on your home, such as a large expanse of wall, can do the trick. Projectors now come in various sizes and there are some pocket-sized varieties that can work with phones and other mobile devices.

· Create multilevelled viewing by setting up seating on an incline in the yard, if available. Otherwise, place lawn chairs toward the back and have viewers in the front sit on blankets or towels so they do not obscure the screen for viewers in the back. · Choose a family-friendly or kitschy movie to dis-

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The Cooper gets a 1.5-litre DOHC inline three-cylinder, while the Cooper S has a 2.0-litre DOHC inline four-cylinder each benefitting from BMW’s twin scroll turbo technology for 134 hp and 162 lb/ft of torque and 189 hp and 207 lb/ft respectively on premium fuel.

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One thing you also expect from any MINI is the “go kart” handling that made the original such fun.

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Both the 3/5 Door share 76 per cent of the same parts, the difference being the extra length for the two additional rear doors.

That also results in cargo area that is 67 litres larger in the 5 Door at 278 litres with the back

Continued from page 12 Standard MINI operating procedure is to add a John Cooper Works version about a year after launch of a new model, so look for the 3 Door as a 2016 model and the 5 Door as a possible 2017.

Tested here is the Cooper S 5 Door with six-speed manual transmission (six-speed Steptronic automatic optional) with a fuel rating of 10.0/7.0/8.6L/100 km city/highway/combined. FYI the automatic gets better mileage at 9.2/7.0/8.2L/100 km. Both have stop/start technology.

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Robert Pipitone is as fast as they come in Special Olympics competition.

The Newmarket resident and former Huron Heights Secondary School student has been putting up blazing times in the 100 and 200-metre sprints for a few years.

That speed took him to the top at the Special Olympics 2015 World Games in Los Angeles, where he claimed gold in the 100 and silver in the 200.

His 100 time was an impressive 11.22 seconds. It was Pipitone’s first time competing outside of Canada.

“I’m still excited about it,” he said. “It was a little different environment.”

Pipitone stayed at the residences at the University of Southern California with the other athletes during the games. It was a lot of fun to get to meet so many people, he said.

The Special Olympics are important event for Pipitone because they give people with intellectual disabilities a chance to compete and challenge themselves.

He trained — twice a week on the track at Huron Heights and three times a week at the gym.

The world games closed Aug. 2, ending the largest sports and humanitarian event of the year.

The games, which began July 25, saw 6,500 athletes from 165 coun-

tries represent their countries and strengthen the Special Olympics movement.

Pipitone earned the trip to Los Angeles by winning the 100 at the 2014 Special Olympics National Games in Vancouver.

With the games behind him, Pipitone said he has new challenges to come.

He’s getting set to go to Georgian College for culinary management in the fall and he hopes he can stay involved with the Special Olympics during that time.

For the rest of August, he wants to have some much needed rest and relaxation.

“I’m just going to relax and get ready for college,” he said.

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While Canadian tennis fans are familiar with players Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic and what their on-court success has done to grow the game in the country, most will be less familiar with the name Gavin Ziv and the important role he plays behind the scenes.

Ziv, Tennis Canada’s vice-president of professional and national events, grew up in Thornhill and currently lives in Vaughan.

With the assistance of a dedicated team, the married father of two oversees close to 80 tennis tournaments each year from junior to senior events, wheelchair matches to professional events — including the Davis Cup, Fed Cup and Rogers Cup, which begins this Saturday.

“The overall goal is to grow the game of tennis in Canada,” said the former Thornlea Secondary student, who first joined Tennis Canada full time 17 years ago after graduating from York University in 1998.

Ziv says his passion for the sport dates back to his early childhood.

“I was born in South Africa and moved to Thornhill when I was five; and from day one, my family and I were always playing on the tennis courts; we used to play at the German Mills tennis club,” he recalled.

“I guess you can say tennis has always been a big part of my life and I’ve become very passionate about the sport,” added the Tennis Canada executive, who turns 40 during Rogers Cup action, on Aug. 15.

Given his passion for tennis, he was eager to find creative ways to get involved in his early teens.

“I actually started out as a ball kid back in 1987 when the tournament was under a different name; but I remembered how much I loved the atmosphere and being on the court,” he said with a smile. “Then I became the committee head of the ball crew, which is when I kind of realized that I wanted to be on the administration side of sport.”

During his 17 years, and counting, with

Tennis Canada, Ziv says one of his personal highlights came from his involvement in the building of the new tennis stadium in 2004 on York University’s campus — formerly known as the Rexall Centre and now the Aviva Centre.

“It’s a world-class facility that allows us to showcase the Rogers Cup tournament,” he said of the 12,500-seat stadium.

In addition to hosting the world’s best tennis players, Ziv says the Rogers Cup also has many fun and interactive events to engage players and fans alike throughout the tournament.

With the top women players competing in Toronto this year, someone who is happy to endorse the great job that Ziv and the Rogers Cup organizers do each year, is 21-time grand slam champion, Serena Williams.

“The tournament is really player friendly. There’s always so many good things and opportunities for the players to enjoy the city as well as playing. It’s one of the best tournaments of the year,” said the current world No. 1 of Tennis Canada’s marquee tournament.

Among the other notable contenders joining the 33-year-old champion in Toronto this summer will be Maria Sharapova of Russia and Canadian superstar Eugenie Bouchard.

Meanwhile in Montreal — the site of the men’s Rogers Cup action — Thornhill’s Raonic and Vasek Pospisil of British Columbia will be in the spotlight, contending for this year’s title.

Despite the fact that most of what he does happens away from the spotlight, Ziv takes pride in knowing that his efforts and those of the Canadian tennis superstars ultimately contribute to a common goal — the growth of tennis in Canada.

“Being involved with Tennis Canada yearround and overseeing 75 to 80 tournaments, it’s great to see top players like Milos, Genie, Vasek, and Daniel (Nestor) doing so well, because the exposure is great,” said Ziv. “The sport is healthy and growing, as more people are starting to play. For me that’s a big highlight because I care so much about this sport.”

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AURORA- 1 bedroom basement, full kitchen, living, dining, ceramic floors, satellite, parking, laundry, separate entrance. No smoking/ pets. $850 inclusive. First/ last.

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BRADFORD- 4 bedroom, upper level, living/ diningroom, laundry room, new appliances, 3 bathrooms.

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WESTRA, Sye (August 9, 1923 - August 5, 2015) Passed away peacefully at Newmarket Health Centre. Beloved husband of Jantje (Jean). Loving father of Ann and her husband Brian Bennington and Mary and her husband Bill Haines. Cherished Pake/Grandpa of Heather (Craig) Haines and John Bennington.

Friends called at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket, on Saturday, August 8, 2015, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service in the chapel on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at 11 a.m., followed by cremation.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association or a charity of your choice.

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Emelene Brown Peacefully at River Glen Haven Nursing Home, Sutton, on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, in her 90th year.

Emelene Brown, beloved wife of the late Russell Brown. Loving mother of Betty Sedore (Larry), Leonard (Donna), James (Lori), and Carl.

Predeceased by her son Ken. Motherin-law of Glady Brown. Loving grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 15. Predeceased by her brothers Mel, Norman and Milford Ley. Lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews.

Resting at the Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday.

Funeral Service in the chapel, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.

Interment Queensville Cemetery, Queensville. Memorial donations to Southlake Regional Health Center Foundation, Cancer Clinic, would be appreciated by the family.

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HILLHOUSE, David Michael

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Michael Hillhouse on August 6, 2015 at Hill House Hospice, Richmond Hill, one day before his 85th birthday.

Predeceased by his loving wife Lorraine, he will be missed by his sons Michael (Lynne) and Mark (Mandy).

Caring grandfather of Alex (Jessica), Matthew, Jacob and Megan.

A visitation will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Rd., Whitby, 905-443-3376 on Sunday, August 9, 2015 from 6-8pm and Monday, August 10, 2015 from 10-11am with Memorial Service to follow at 11am. David will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery at a later date.

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BAINS, Gary Robert Passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 59 years of age.

Much loved partner to Kristen and beloved father of Caleb, Spencer, Joshua and Jack.

Cherished brother of Margaret and son of the late Samuel and Evelyn Bains. Gary will be sadly missed by his many friends and colleagues.

A celebration of his life will be held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 6-8 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre.

Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com BOTHAM, Harry Passed away suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by family, at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Kathleen for 71 years. Loving father of Nora Wauchop. Cherished grandfather of Lynette, Donald and Marianne.

Survived by his sisters Nora Stewart and Dorothy Boutet of Winnipeg. Harry will be missed by his family and friends.

At his request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or CNIB. Arrangements entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

NEILSON, Carmen Maria Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

Carmen Neilson of Bradford at 71 years of age. Beloved wife of George Neilson for 53 years. Loving mom of Donna (Tom) Neal, Kelly Neilson Clare (Brian Graham) and Christopher (Jenifer) Neilson. Proud oma of Taylor, Spencer; Mackenzie; Zakkary and Marcus.

Friends may call at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Bradford for a memorial visitation on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 12 noon until time of a memorial service in the Chapel at 1 p.m.

In Carmen’s memory, donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre at Southlake Regional Health Centre or to Doane House Hospice.

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all star spOrts is well known for the largest selection you will find anywhere of licensed sports products.

We carry NFL, CFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, MLS and World Soccer Clubs Official Licensed and Authentic Jerseys, Apparel, Autographed Memorabilia, Collectibles, Trading Cards, Home Furnishing and Decor items.

Skate sharpening, heat molding and a full selection of sports equipment, jerseys and apparel available for Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Football, Basketball, Curling, Volleyball and Tennis. We buy and sell new and used skates and goalie equipment. Also inquire about team orders as we have great programs and prices for your team!

HOckey equipMent Brands: Miken, Bauer, Easton, Warrior, Sher-Wood, Reebok/CCM, Shock Doctor, Under Armour, Graf etc.

BaseBall/sOFtBall equipMent Brands: Rawlings, Worth, Miken, Easton, Mizuno, Louisville/TPS, Combat, Wilson, DeMarini, Under Armour, Majestic, etc. sOccer equipMent Brands: Umbro, Adidas, Puma, Nike, Under Armour, Campea, etc. tennis, VOlleyBall Brands: Wilson etc.

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Open 7 days a week

Monday to Friday 10:00-9:00, saturday 9:30 to 6:00, sunday 11:00 to 5:00

16635 Yonge St.

in Newmarket , Mandarin Plaza (Yonge and Mulock)

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Grand Opening at our New Location in the Nature’s Emporium Plaza!

5’ x 8’ Rugs from

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Sizes Available 3’ x 10’ 3’ x 4’ 4’ x 6’ 5’ x 8’ 7’ x 10’ 8’ x 11’ 10’ x 13’

Big Mattress

Sale Queen Pillow Top Mattress from

$310

Double Pillow Top Mattress from

$280

Box

$90 Box

$80

King & Twin Pillow Top Mattress Also Available Plus: Foam Mattress-Twin From $90 Gel Memory Foam Mattress Toppers-Twin $125

LINENS BLOW OUT SALE!!

Home, College, Cottage & Trailer All sizes!

Bamboo Sheets

Queen $55 King $60

Bamboo Pillows & Cotton Blankets Also Available

Bedding & Sheets, Comforters, Kitchen Supplies PLUS MUCH MORE! 16655 Yonge Street, south of Mulock in Newmarket, beside Nature’s Emporium

HOUrS: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm