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Cheap gas prices take toll on public transit Fuel costs 44% less today than in 2014

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ower gas prices are putting the brakes on transit use, York Region’s commissioner of transportation services says. Cheaper prices at the pumps mean some people who would have jumped on public transit are choosing to drive their own vehicles instead, Daniel Kostopoulos said. YRT/Viva’s fourth quarter ridership numbers from October to December were 5.75 million, a dip of 168,200 or 2.8 per cent compared to the same time in 2014. Overall ridership in 2015 was 22.1 million, a decrease of 321,500 riders or 1.4 per cent compared to 2014. There are a number of factors that influence transit ridership,

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including weather, the job market and changes in transit service, such as the opening of the Davis Drive bus rapidway Nov. 29. But cheap gas appears to be the single biggest reason why ridership numbers are down, Kostopoulos said. “What we’re experiencing is not unique among GTA municipalities … ridership decreases we’ve seen across the board (are) largely driven by lower fuel prices,” he said. “Significantly lower gasoline prices are, we believe, the biggest factor that may be influencing people’s decision in riding transit See page A10.

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The “Verano For Southlake” car raffle was launched Tuesday at Highland Automotive Professionals, which donated the vehicle for the cause. The raffle will be run by the Newmarket Lions Club. Tickets are $75. Here, Southlake Foundation president Neila Poscente approves of the prize. See the story and details on page A8. TOURISM

Town’s Arctic Adventure returns this Family Day BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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ake an Arctic adventure in Aurora this Family Day. On Feb. 15, Aurora will be holding its annual Arctic Adventure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aurora Town Park, located at the corner of Wells and Mosley streets. The event features a whole host of activities for children to enjoy, including bouncy castles, snowshoeing, mini snow tubing, body zorbing and more. Outdoor skating will also be part of the festivities.

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Live entertainment will showcase a First Nations presentation, Fat Cat Jamboree, Taekwondo demonstrations, healthy kids community challenge kick-off, battle of the chainsaws, Paddling Puppeteers and winter animals. This year will also feature children’s crafts inside the Aurora Armoury and a soup for smiles tasting event

Sinking loonie boosts York’s tourism Region’s hotspots thank drooping Canadian dollar for surge in business

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ork Region’s tourism hotspots are thanking a Canadian loonie wavering in the 70-cent U.S. range for a surge in business. “The lower Canadian dollar is definitely help for us in the tourism business,” said Hugh Sibbald, general manager of The Briars Resort and Spa on Lake Simcoe just east of Jackson’s Point in Georgina. The resort is starting to take more summer bookings from Americans looking for couples, family and family reunion getaways, he said. Canadians tend to book their summer vacations last minute, but already

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some are calling to say they will be shying away from U.S. destinations this summer and are scouting out prices for staycation spots, Sibbald said. Meanwhile, despite the lack of winter weather, The Briars, which traditionally offers activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, ice fishing and nature walks in the snow, has seen visits this season from residents of the Greater Toronto Area, who would normally have headed south. “It fills my heart with joy,” Sibbald laughed.

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GO shuttle could be boom or bust for commuters Private school producing

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ork Region is considering Aurora’s request to fund a shuttle bus service for GO train commuters after the town suggested bankrolling the service from an additional $15 million the region received in gas tax revenues from the provincial government. It’s an idea that could dovetail with a key plank of the region’s proposed updated transportation master plan, expected to be STAFF PHOTO/MIKE BARRETT approved later this year. The plan, which includes creat- The Town of Aurora wants York Region to fund a shuttle bus operaing a “world-class transit system,” tion to take its commuters to and from the area GO station due to a is trying to find ways to accommo- parking shortage that is only expected to worsen with growth. date the “last mile” of commuters’ journeys so they don’t drive their serve would encourage commutcars to train and bus stations. ers to leave their cars at home, But while overflowing GO he said. commuter parking is a problem Aurora’s existing public tran❑ For more stories on this issue: in most municipalities, a shuttle sit, provided by the region, is not bit.ly/1SHdqhl. Comments? could be a bust, said King Townmeeting the needs of commutEmail tkibble@yrmg.com ship Mayor Steve Pellegrini, who ers, he said at a town council said a similar idea failed in his meeting in November. community a couple of years ago. in adjacent neighbourhoods such “When you ask why these In Aurora, commuters who find as around Town Park, commuters don’t take public the GO parking lot at the train staAurora Councillor John Abel tion on Wellington Street west of told regional councillors. Industrial Parkway full are parking Providing an efficient shuttle See page A10.

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prosthetic hands for kids St. Andrew’s College puts 3D printer to good use BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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local school is giving back to the community by using its 3D printer to produce prosthetic hands for children. St. Andrew’s College computer science teacher Terry Prezens took to Google hoping to find something to help students give back to the community. Each year, he challenges his Grade 12 computer engineering students to come up with a product or service that will help those with special needs, especially children. During his search, he stumbled upon Enabling The Future, an organization that matches prosthetic hands with those in need. “We have the means, so let’s take advantage of that and use it for good,” Prezens said. “If there is a kid who needs a hand, I want to give it to them.”

For additional information, about the Enabling the Future Organization, visit its website at: enablingthefuture.org

Prezens has now received word from the organization that the prototype hand he submitted has passed inspection and will be entered into the database to match with recipients. The prosthetic is made of ABS plastic and takes about six to seven hours to print. The organization provided Prezens with the design for the hand. When fully assembled, cables, fed through the contact points on the fingers and hand, allow the hand to close when the wrist is bent. Traditional prosthetics can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $40,000 and, considering the rate at which

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An Aurora woman is giving residents an opportunity to support Syrian refugees. Terri-Anne Day was surprised by negative responses she read or heard about regarding Canada’s support for Syrian refugees and it spurred her into action. She wanted to support the refugees to counteract comments and began to organize a clothing drive. “We are so busy with our own micro worlds of obtaining things and gaining superficial stature that we have forgotten what it is to be human,” she said. “When everything, and I mean everything, is taken away from us, we are all the same.” She wanted to organize the event to encourage the community to truly connect with others. While she began the planning on her own, the event snowballed and she is moved by the community’s generosity. She began by asking close friends and family for winter clothing donations, branched out to some of the people she knew in town and then her neighbours, who decided they wanted to do more than just donate, but be involved, as well. On Feb. 12, she and several volunteers, will be collecting fall and winter wear for all ages and genders, including sweaters, coats, boots, scarves, hats and gloves/mittens.

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Those who want to make a donation can drop off items between 4 and 6 p.m. or 7 and 9 p.m. at 62 Charing Cres. Special guests also include Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe and Marina Nemat, author of Prisoner of Tehran. “On Saturday, a bag was dropped off at my door and inside were 50 brand new neck warmers made by a local knitting club with a note that said, ‘Let us know if you need more,’” she said. “It really does warm the heart.” Her basement will be set up as a sorting station, manned by volunteers, including high school students. Donations will be taken to New Circles, an organization dedicated to meeting the needs of newcomers and refugees while maintaining their dignity. The organization takes the donations and sets up a warehouse called GLOW to mimic that of a department store. It then sends an invitation to newcomers and refugees who have been referred to “shop” four times a year. Items selected are at no cost to clients but allows them to feel respected and dignified in the setting. A family of four can save up to $5,000 a year on clothing by accessing the service.

Electrical fire causes $250K damage BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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An electrical fire last weekend has left two Aurora families without homes until a projected $250,000 in repairs to their units are complete. Central York Fire Services received a call regarding a residential fire at 123 James Henry Dr. in Aurora around 3:30 a.m. Saturday. Six fire trucks from four local stations were dispatched to the townhouse complex, according to deputy fire chief Rocco Volpe. “The daughter of the family that owned

the unit reported hearing a bang and noticed the electrical outlet had caught on fire,” Volpe added. “When fire crews arrived, smoke and flames were visible from the roof.” The fire travelled from the electrical outlet up into the attic and creeped across the roof into the neighbouring unit, he said, adding the fire was under control within an hour. All seven people in the building at the time escaped without injury. While there was very little structural damage with damage to the roof and interior estimated at $250,000.

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The 2016 Community Recognition Awards are getting an overhaul in Aurora. The annual celebration held to recognize volunteers who have enriched the fabric of the community has been reviewed by an ad hoc committee that focuses on the structure, format and content of the annual awards night. Council has approved revisions for the

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May 30 event, which will now include sponsorship opportunities to help improve the award ceremony. Money collected from sponsors will be used to offset the event cost and programming. The move will also allow the business community to support volunteers.

Gerry Markhoff sent us this Your Shot of a female cardinal with a seed in its beak. Send us Your Shot. The ongoing theme is Nature & Wildlife. Email your high-quality jpegs to editor Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com for a chance to have your photo included in our online gallery and published in the newspaper.

Aurora takes lead on OMB reform Aurora will express its desire for Ontario Municipal Board reform. Council approved a notice of motion brought forward by Councillor Tom Mrakas that will ask the jurisdiction of the OMB be limited to questions of law or process and that the provincial government be requested to require the OMB to uphold any planning decisions of municipal councils unless they are contrary to the processes and rules set out in legislation. The motion will be sent to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Ted McMeekin, PC Party Leader Patrick Brown, NDP Party Leader Andrea Horwath and all MPPs in the province, as well as the AMO and all Ontario municipalities for consideration.

Aurora hosting municipal summit Aurora will host a municipal summit on golf course redevelopment Tabled by Councillor Michael Thomp-

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son and Councillor Tom Mrakas, a motion to host the summit to identify issues within the Golden Horseshoe communities on the redevelopment of golf courses was given a thumbs up. The event will bring together government officials and municipalities facing challenges to their official plans through applications to redevelop former golf courses bought by residential land developers, for example, the former Highland Gate golf course. Town staff will invite all elected officials from municipalities in the Golden Horseshoe region and members of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario board of directors. The venue, date and interest have yet to be determined.

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Valentine’s Day got you down? Why not take inspiration from another culture to put a new twist on how you celebrate. By Simon Martin

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hose groans you here are from husbands and wives, girlfriends and boyfriends, single people and florists.

Of course, you could always skip Valentine’s in...

Yes, our most hated day is upon us: Valentine’s Day.

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Just go ask your friend about her favourite Valentine’s Day and she may mention about that time when she was single and bonded with other single friends about their hatred toward the day full of chocolates, lingerie, flowers and Hallmark.

If you hate Valentine’s Day, Saudi Arabia is the place for you. Selling roses and love-themed cards is banned in advance of Feb. 14. Sounds like paradise for the anti-Valentine’s Day types. If you dare to say something a little out of step with the Saudi policy, watch out. In 2014, five Saudi men were sentenced to 32 years in prison and 4,500 lashes by a criminal court in Saudi Arabia for holding a Valentine’s Day party. Of course, if you think Saudi Arabia sounds like the place for you, remember you’ll have to give up a few other civil liberties, as well.

Or that time they did absolutely nothing and lounged on the couch and watched the Discovery Channel’s animal mating marathon. Did you know a female preying mantis eats a male after mating? Yes, it seems now, more than ever, Canadians are tired of the regular old Valentine’s shtick of overpriced cards, overpriced restaurants, overpriced flowers, overpriced jewelry and overpriced chocolates. Maybe we’re doing this love day thing wrong. Maybe we should take a look at how other countries celebrate their Valentine’s Day.

France While many of the Valentine’s Day celebrations in France are similar to North America, there is a bizarre old French custom called une loterie d’amour, translated to drawing for love. Single people of all ages would enter houses that faced opposite each other and call out through the windows until they found a match. If the male didn’t particularly fancy his date, he would leave her in the street to find another. What makes this match making game more bizarre is that women who were unable to find a match would organize a bonfire. The women would come together in humiliating the men who had stranded them. These events got so out of hand the French government eventually banned the tradition.

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It celebrates the annual meeting of the cowherd and weaver girl in Chinese mythology. In Beijing, mass blind date events are held in parks and stadiums. They draw crowds of several thousand, who come to connect with other singles in search of a spouse.

China If you’re into mass dating events, head to China. The Qixi festival is on the seventh day of the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar.

Malaysia The seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar is known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day. The tradition of throwing oranges in a river started in Malaysia. Back then, eligible ladies would throw oranges into the river

in hopes that they would catch good husbands. The belief was that the man who picked up their orange would be their match. This tradition has evolved into women writing their phone numbers on oranges before throwing them into the river with hopes that the man of their dreams will pick one up.

Wales You won’t find people in Wales celebrating Feb. 14. The Welsh celebrate Saint Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, Jan. 25. A traditional gift that is given is a handcrafted love spoon. Patterns and symbols are carved into the spoons, such as horseshoes and keys.

Japan In Japan, it’s tradition on Feb. 14 for women to give gifts of chocolate to their men, including “obligation chocolates” known as giri-choco. Before all you women out there reach for your barf bags and chant “down with patriarchy”, the favour is returned at a later date. March 14 is known as White Day, when the men are to return the woman’s gift of chocolate.

South Africa It’s tradition in South Africa for women to wear their hearts

on their sleeves. Women pin the names of their love interests on their sleeve, which is an ancient Roman tradition, part of an event known as Lupercalia. In some cases, this is how men learn of their secret admirers.

Finland Forget significant others. Finns like to celebrate friendship day Feb. 14. Instead of lavish gifts and trinkets for their spouses, Finns celebrate the day by giving cards, flowers and candy to friends and relatives. The official friend’s day flower is a pink rose.

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St. Andrew’s College computer engineering technology teacher Terry Prezens holds a prosthetic hand made with the school’s 3D printer, which can be seen in the background.

Prosthetics cost just $75 worth of plastic

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children grow, this could be detrimental to a family’s financial stability. However, the printed prosthetics cost a mere $75 in plastic material, Prezens explained, and the school will be donating them at no cost to the family if there is a child in need of one who can’t afford it. “This is really exciting for us,” he said. “We could potentially help a child and even one in our own community.” The organization has also provided Prezens with instructions of how to properly measure a child to produce a customized prosthetic fit. There are also a number of different versions of the hand to accommodate

If you know a child in need of a prosthetic hand, contact Prezens at Terry.Prezens@sac.on.ca

Over the years, his students have come up with a number of products during his issued challenge, including a hand that opens and closes when a person shrugs his shoulders, a GPS bracelet to help a mother and child find each other if separated and a T-shirt for the visually impaired with vibrating distance sensors. But this project will help the school community and students reach out and help someone who really needs.

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Art at the manor 2015 Ongoing until March 31. Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge St. in Aurora. Fourth annual exhibit showcases pieces by local artists who are influenced by the world around them. Visit aurorahs.com to find out more. Features works by Claire D’Aurore, Deborah Campo and Christine Valentini. Contact: Erika, erika.mazanik@aurorahs.com, 905-727-8991.

Family Day Carnival at Aurora Cultural Centre Feb. 15, 1 to 4 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Join us for an experience of colour and sounds for all ages – celebrate the spirit of Carnival with friends and family. Create a special ‘headpiece’ in house, then dance the afternoon away to the rhythms of Pan Fantasy Steelband. You won’t be able to sit down! Contact: 905-713-1818.

The Art of Theatre: A Theatre Aurora Community as Curator Heritage Display Ongoing until March 30, various times. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. A Community as Curator Heritage Exhibition Behind every great show, is a team of great designers. Take a look at the designs behind the shows of recent Theatre Aurora productions, with artwork and designs from designers including Holly Williamson, Andrew Cleveland, and Resident Artist Thomas Dannenberg. Continuing through March 30 in the Apple Suites Gallery, Main Floor. Admission is at no charge. Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

Next week Babytime Feb. 16, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Share our simple stories, songs and interactive play with your little one while learning about early literacy for babies. Ages: Birth - 17 Months Free. Shout Sister Choir York/Newmarket Feb. 16, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. Choir always welcoming new members! Shout Sister! takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. They do not audition and they sing a fun variety of music from pop and Motown, to folk, to a touch of country and blues. Members learn from recorded tracks so they require no reading of music. The method is fresh and fun and we are a warm and welcoming community. You are welcome to attend a practice with no obligation and new members are welcome at any time. For more information about the choir, visit their website at www.shoutsisterchoir.ca. Contact: Oriole Claxton, members@shoutsisterchoir.ca.

Scout Display at the Elman Campbell Museum Ongoing until March 18. Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S in Newmarket. Scouting is being commemorated with the annual display at the Elman W. Campbell Museum. The display will be on view until March 18. Free Admission. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10a.m.- noon and 1to 4p.m. Info: Beth Sinyard, Curator, elmanmuseum@rogers.com, 905-953-5314. BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER - HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY Feb. 11, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Optimist Hall of Newmarket, 56 Forhan Dr. Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 221 Patriot asks you to donate bottles and cans to help send a cadet’s trip to France, for the 100th anniversary of Canada’s capture of Vimy Ridge. Drop off times: Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 905-895-3038 to arrange for a pickup. Info: www.eftours.ca/educational-tours, 221partiot-118carinthia.weebly. com, www.gofundme.com/cadetsvisitvimy or 647-893-3499.

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Igloo-builder Cole McLaughlin works on his latest creation during last year’s Arctic Adventure at the Aurora Town Park. This year’s instalment of the town’s celebration of all things winter takes place at Town park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Feb. 15 Family Day. It feature’s live entertainment, activities and food.

Cookin’ With Gus Feb. 11 to 13 & Feb 18 to 20 at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 there is a 2 p.m. matinee. Royal Canadian Legion, 707 Srigley St. in Newmarket. The Newmarket Stage Company is putting on the food-addicted comedy, Cookin’With Gus at the Newmarket Royal Canadian Legion. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets available at 905-8300682. Sponsored in part, by a grant from the Newmarket Main St. B.I.A. Contact: 905-898-3844.

Family Day weekend Bebop & dance Feb. 13, 10:30 to 11 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Ages: 2 - 5 years Free Drop In Get moving! This action-packed program is filled with movement for little ones.

York Region Scubas Monthly Club Meeting! Feb. 11, 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Sociable Pub, 17380 Yonge St. in Newmarket. Come out and join York Regions only free, independent dive club! Learn about our warm winter getaways, epic summer trips, weekly night dives, training opportunities, and more! Contact: Matt, matt@yorkregionscuba.com.

Canadian Tai Chi Academy Open House Feb. 13, 9:30 to 11 a.m. NVA Newmarket Veterans Association, 406 Millard Ave. Relax, re-energize, recover your health. Discover the benefits of the ancient moves of Tai Chi for yourself. You’re invited to a free introductory class. Contact: Jim, Newmarket@CanadianTaiChiAcademy.org, 289-366-9956.

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Lego Club Feb. 13, 2 to 3 p.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Ages 5+ years. Drop In. Get creative with Lego. Theme for February Bridges.. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905 -826 - 6492.

Drew Jurecka and the Hot Jazz String Quartet Feb. 12, 8 to 10 p.m. Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. Get a jump on Valentine’s Day with the amazing Drew Jurecka and his Hot Club Jazz Quartet. Think Paris of the 1930’s, with Stephane Grappelli & Django Rheinhardt - that infectious violin, guitar and upright bass swinging the house. Drew Jurecka is a Toronto-based versatile jazz and classical violinist who works extensively as a studio and live musician on the Canadian music scene. He has performed and recorded with a number of well-known performers. Cash bar. Doors open at 7 p.m., general admission seating 7:30 and concert at 8. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 day of. Contact: Jane Taylor, info@auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818.

FLK Taoist Tai Chi - Beginners Welcome Feb. 14, 10 a.m., Feb. 15 & 18, 7 p.m. and Feb. 17 & 19, 9:30 a.m. Newmarket Branch, 355 Davis Dr. Think it’s too late for a New Year’s resolution? The Year of the Monkey is just beginning! Come out to any of the classes and make the best decision of the year, learn the 108 steps of the Taoist Tai Chi Set and improve your mind, health and spirit. Bring yourself and bring a friend—this is the resolution you will be glad you kept, come check us out today! Contact: Mark Ostler, mostler@rogers.com, 905-836-1219.

Singing Valentines Feb. 12 to 14, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Your loved one’s home or work in northern York Region or southern Simcoe County. Surprise your sweetheart or loved one with something unique and personal this year! Available February 13 or 14. A live barbershop quartet singing two love songs. A longstemmed red rose. A box of chocolates. A personalized card. A digital photo of the event, e-mailed to you. Packages available for businesses too! Packages start at $60. Info: Upper Canada Chordsmen, info@uccchorus.com, 289-648-6300.

Young Artists’ Showcase 2016 Feb. 14, 2 to 4 p.m. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickeriing Cres. Aspiring musicians/dancer will perform, featuring Karine White (soprano), Harrison Jarvis (piano), Jasmine Doucette-Gaylor (dancer) and Bella Nove Vocal Group. Cost: $20 for adults, $10 students and $40 for a family of four. Contact: Judy Craig, art_judycraig@rogers.com, 905-895-8713. Family Day Open House Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wake Robin Farm, 18647 Centre St.

Wake Robin Farm invites you to meet the horses! Riding demonstrations, pony rides, pony decorating, coloring contest, barn tours. Learn all about our..... Year-round riding lessons, March Break and summer riding camps. 2016 show team, pony club activities, equine therapy and more! Take advantage of our early bird camp discounts! Contact: Kelly Maxwell, info@wakerobin.ca, 416-526-1298. Family Fun Day in East Gwillimbury Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. East Gwillimbury Sport Complex, 1914 Mt. Albert Rd. Bring your families for some fun family day activities! Activities from 10:30a.m. until noon; free skate from noon until 2 p.m. Contact: rpogue@eastgwillimbury.ca. Family Day Fun at the Elman W. Campbell Museum Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St., S. Toyland at the museum. Try the old-fashioned wooden toys and activities involving antique toys. See the model train, nursery rhyme and fairy tale displays. Have fun in the dress-up area, discover the toys in the play area, have your picture taken with our pioneer board and go on a museum scavenger hunt! Suitable for ages 4-10. Drop-in. Cost is $3 per participant with donation of non-perishable food item for the Newmarket Food Pantry. Contact: Beth Sinyard, elmanmuseum@rogers.com, 905-953-5314. Town of Aurora Arctic Adventure Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Town Park Aurora, Wells St. Celebrate Family Day at Aurora’s Arctic Adventure. There will be live entertainment, winter activities, indoor activities and food vendors. Contact: Lindsay McGuire, lmcguire@aurora.ca, 905-727-3123. Understanding Our Mind: a Buddhist perspective with Gen Kelsang Suma Feb. 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. in Newmarket. This series of classes is a practical guide to understanding one’s mind. We will learn how to recognize and reduce painful ways of thinking and to replace these with meaningful and beneficial views. Although part of a series, each class is self-contained, and consists of guided meditation, a teaching and time for discussion. Cost: $10 per class or 5 classes for $40.

Ones & Twos Feb. 16, 11 to 11:30 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. An interactive program that stimulates the imagination with early literacy activities including books & songs for toddlers. Ages: 18 - 30 months. Free. Biggs on Figs with Steven Biggs Feb. 16, 8 to 10 p.m. Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Monthly meeting of the Newmarket Garden Club. Contact: 647-517-3473. Newmarket Historical Society — Bring and Brag night Feb. 17, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Community Center and Lions Hall, Hall 2, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Every member invited to bring in a treasure to share with fellow members – it could be a mystery that needs solving, a family heirloom, a letter or document, a curiosity – it could come with an interesting or tragic history. Contact: Robert Buchan, buchan@rogers.com, 905-898-3357. Annual General Meeting Feb. 17, 7 to 9 p.m. Aurora Public Library (Magna Room) 15145 Yonge St. Annual general meeting of the Aurora Historical Society. Speaker Jaqueline Stuart will present Flashback: Aurora 1916 followed by the year in review, AHS business, plans for 2016 and elections for the board of directors. You must be a member in good-standing to vote. Contact: erika.mazanik@aurorahs.com, 905 727 8991. Ones & Twos Feb. 17, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. An interactive program that stimulates the imagination with early literacy activities including books & songs for toddlers. Ages: 18 - 30 months. Free. Lego Club Feb. 17, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Ages 5+. Drop in. Get creative with Lego. Themes: snowmobiles, bridges. Fermented Favourites! Feb. 18, noon to 1 p.m. Sobeys extra Aurora, 15500 Bayview Ave. Want to learn about fermented products available and how to make your own fermented foods at home? Join wellbeing counsellor, Nicole, for this fun and informative class and reap the benefits of adding fermented products into your routine. Samples & recipes to be had. Registration required. Contact: Nicole Ensoll, sby743wnsc@sobeys.com, 905-726-2530.

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Time more towns got cracking on ways to reduce carbon print

Bernie O’Neill

THE ISSUE: Newmarket will allow some property owners to raise hens in new pilot project.

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t’s no yolk… Er, joke. This week, the Town of Newmarket approved a pilot project that will permit as many as five residential property owners in Ward 2 to keep egg-laying hens on their properties starting March 1. It’s an egg-cellent idea and a most welcome development in this era of soaring food prices and is in keeping with our collective desire to reduce our carbon footprints and the shift — or return perhaps — toward greater self-reliance when it comes to what we put on our plates and in our bodies. That said, those interested in keeping hens on their properties will have to shell out some cash and do some preparations before they get cracking to ensure they comply with the rules as laid out by council. Under the terms of the project, the hens must be kept in backyards and a maximum of three per property will be permitted. Enclosures must be at least 10 square feet per hen and the hens must be kept in an enclosed run when not in their coops. The coops and runs should be at least 1.2 metres from the rear and side lot lines and all participants must get permission from abutting property owners. Any tenants looking to take part in the pilot will have to get permission from their landlords. Beyond that, the birds must be kept in their coops from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day. The hens must be four months old and no slaughter of the animals will be allowed, with any hens dying during the pilot being sent to a livestock facility or veterinarian for proper disposal.

‘Every city and town that reintroduces allowing a few egg-laying hens into backyards has done so successfully.’ And don’t bother looking for Foghorn Leghorn roaming about your neighbour’s yard as council has also stipulated that roosters will not be permitted under the terms of the pilot. None of what is being done in Newmarket is particularly revolutionary as keeping egg-laying hens on one’s property is a fairly common practice in Europe and other parts of the world. A little more locally, backyard hens are permitted in several Ontario municipalities, including Brampton, Guelph, Kingston and Niagara Falls. And while some other communities, notably Hamilton, St. Catharines, Toronto and Waterloo, have decided against permitting egg-laying hens, likely for fear of ruffling feathers, it seems that their position flies in the face of what is a growing movement across the continent. “With good maintenance and care, it is safe and it does not pose any significant risk to the public,” Marc Mantha, a Newmarket resident and proponent of backyard hens, told council last spring. “Every city and town that reintroduces allowing a few egg-laying hens into backyards has done so successfully.” Although tradition holds that it’s unwise to count one’s chickens before they hatch, there’s no reason to think the experiment will turn out any different in Newmarket. If that is, indeed, the case, it would be wise for other York Region municipalities to look into giving their respective residents the option of keeping a few egg-laying hens, as well, given the benefits and the increasing demand for the option to do so. The issue has come up occasionally at other local-tier councils in the region, but the idea has either been deferred or rejected outright. It’s time for York’s councils to be bold and give backyard hens a chance.

BOTTOM LINE: We have to start walking the talk about eating organic food that is locally grown.

T LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time for other municipalities to step up on social housing Re: Survey finds ‘significant’ homeless population, Jan. 28: bit.ly/1mb5t60 Newmarket has significantly played its role in supporting homeless people wishing to live in York Region and really does not have any room to donate. Newmarket, with one-third of the size of Richmond Hill, has the same amount of social housing as Richmond Hill, while large municipalities such as Markham, Vaughan and King show no interest to let any social housing development within their borders. This big density of affordable housing in Newmarket has significant costs for Newmarket taxpayers and it is time for other York municipalities to pay their share to the community. York Region can encourage municipalities to participate by levying less taxes on municipalities that have a higher number of affordable units per acre.

Ali Abbaskhah Newmarket

Region needs to reconsider its speed limit criteria in this case Re: Traffic issues prompt further calls for bypass, Feb. 4: bit.ly/1olWOzh Queensville Sideroad is considered a regional road and York Region will not reduce the speed limit through the Old Yonge to Bathurst Street area since we do not meet “the criteria” . We do not have a school, church or community centre within the immediate area and the number of driveways fronted by Queensville Sideroad would present a hazard for motorists. River Drive Park and northern Holland Landing residents are, nonetheless, affected by traffic growth, as this road is used to get from Hwy. 404 to Bradford and Hwy. 400. The number of trucks, the noise and speeding are becoming a growing concern. How many of us can keep our windows open in the summer or sit on our decks without being disturbed by the loud traffic? Even with the windows closed, how many can hear the traffic whizzing by? How many of us have drivers tailgating us as we are about to turn on to our streets? Are any of you concerned about crossing the street safely to get to variety stores, parks or bus stops? There have been speed studies done and occasional traffic enforcement, but it doesn’t seem to make the situation any better. Lowering the speed limit to 50 km/h along with enforcement would greatly assist in creating a safer community and lessen the

noise. I encourage you to let local councillors know to remind the region we deserve to be treated like any community that enjoys a safe and quiet neighbourhood. Maybe we should start a petition.

S. Gregory East Gwillimbury

Humans should hold breath more often to stop global warming The recent climate change conference in Paris has inspired a great deal of talk about reversing man-made global warming. The preferred solutions — carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems — are ineffective half measures. If we really want to get to the heart of the problem, the following ideas may be more effective: 1. Economic activity causes carbon emissions. Introduce a tax credit that reduces economic activity by encouraging Canadians to quit their jobs. 2. Climate change is caused by human activity. People in modern countries, such as Canada, have a large environmental footprint and more humans, equals more carbon, equals more climate change. Through various tax incentives, encourage Canadians to emigrate to Third World countries where their environmental impact will be much less. 3. Humans exhale CO2 when they breathe. Breathing more heavily and quickly creates increased CO2 emissions. Place a ban on joggers, bicyclists and other heavy breathers to discourage this behaviour. 4. As Canada’s population grows, have Canadians take turns holding their breath to keep CO2 emissions at a fixed level. 5.Tax diamonds heavily. They are 100 per cent carbon. Newmarket

More research needs to be done on tennis bubble Re: Council set to serve approval for tennis bubbIe, Feb. 4: bit.ly/1T0DFiR If Aurora council approves a proposed tennis bubble deal, it will certainly have lost the match with the private financial backer of the plan. While the town believes it will receive a jackpot of $9,000 per annum, plus an inflationary increase of 3 per cent for 20 years, the net result is a loss for the town. Usually, landlords would stipulate a proposed rental, plus a percentage of sales, something clearly outside the line of thinking of council. There is, apparently, no

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stipulation with respect to pricing for residents who should at least be given the advantage of a discount. Also curiously absent is an incentive for students or seniors to partake in the sport in off-peak periods. The laughable “data” supporting the site included “economic advantages” and a spin off for the local economy. Upon reading this argument, I had to check to see whether it was April 1. No one is against people playing tennis and perhaps not against a proposal of this kind, but with so many questions outstanding, if council adopts the plan without more clarification, they certainly will be aced. This land belongs to the town and all of its residents. Council must return the current proposal and get a grip on a better deal.

Tom Robinson Aurora

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Thanks to Hackson, region for making road safer Two years ago, we were in a serious car accident at Ravenshoe Sideroad and McCowan Road. We are pleased that flashing lights were recently installed and foliage cleared at this busy intersection. There is now a clear warning that the north/south traffic must come to a complete stop. We extend our gratitude to East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson and the York Region roads department for making our request a reality. Extra warnings on our very busy roads are always needed for the safety of everyone.

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his Sunday is Valentine’s Day (men, consider what I have just told you a public service announcement), which could involve special planning on our part, guys, to make things fall into place as if we have been getting all of this set well in advance, and not since this coming Saturday night, at midnight. In my case, I hope to take my wife skating, then out for dinner. Not sure why I want to do this, go skating, since I have tried a couple of times recently with no luck. Guess it’s just a “romantic” and “Canadian” thing to do. “I don’t have my skates. They’re at my parents’,” she tells me. “No, they’re not,” I say. “They’re in the front hall closet.” They have been in the closet for five years. “But the blades aren’t sharp,” she points out. As if they’re like razors. They get dull, may as well throw them out. “We can get them sharpened at the rink,” I assure her. “I’m not sure they fit,” she says. Did her feet grow? I’ll have to google that. Significant foot growth in adulthood: causes. “They’ll fit,” I assure her. “But I haven’t skated in years,” she says. “I might fall.” Yes, you might fall. But you might not! You might be zipping around like a regular Connor McDavid (that is, without getting crushed into the boards and breaking your collarbone). You might surprise yourself. You might surprise me. I don’t want her to fall. If she just wobbled a little the first time around, that would be enough to give her something to talk about at a cocktail party. Don’t fall. But look a little wobbly and then, in the end, stay on your feet. Tadaaa! “I might break my hip.” You’re not going to fall and break your hip. You are too young and besides, you are not going to fall, you are just going to wobble. After that you are going to glide gracefully and straight and make nice, even turns, like you are a Zamboni. Meanwhile, your husband is going to show off his skating skills and impress the heck out of you. Or, better yet, your husband falls! Hopefully he is a gentleman and has practised how to fall if it becomes clear that’s what it will take to make your Valentine’s Day a memorable one, even if it includes a hospital visit. “What if someone takes a video of me when I fall?” Is that what this world has come to? Never try something new because you might land on your tailbone as someone else is recording their fouryear-old doing pirouettes and you’ll end up as a top #fail video on YouTube? “No one will videotape us,” I tell her. “And we can skate and have some hot chocolate. Sounds fun, no?” Despite that incredible sales pitch, I have my doubts that it is suddenly going to work on Valentine’s Day, when it doesn’t work other days. So guys, my second bit of advice, other than to remember Sunday is Valentine’s Day, is to have a plan B, which, in my case, will be going to the movies. I guess she just doesn’t have the heart to come out and say, “I don’t like skating.” But that is fine. So long as she still likes me. I have a long-term contract, just like Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf (go figure, my wife likes Leafs goalie James Reimer; it’s some sort of workplace injustice/sympathy thing). But, fortunately for me, under current Ontario law, she is not able to trade me to Ottawa for new players or future draft picks.

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OPINION: DIARY OF A WITTY KID

It rocks: Curling not your grandpa’s game anymore In his debut column, Aurora student writes of passion for curling in sweeping overview of popular ice sport

ot a lot of people know what curling is and they think it’s lame and boring. Well, I beg to differ. I curl three times every Sunday and I enjoy it very much. Let me first explain how you play: each team has four players and there are eight rocks, therefore, each player throws two rocks. There are four positions, lead, second, vice and skip. The lead throws the first two rocks, the second throws the second two rocks, the vice throws the last two rocks and holds the broom for the skip and the skip holds the broom for everybody and throws the last two rocks. The goal is to have the closest rocks to the button (or bulls-eye to non-curlers). After all players from both teams have thrown their rocks, they determine who is closest to the button: there can be more than

Wyatt Savage A kid’s point of view one rock that is closest. After everyone has thrown their rocks they have played “an end”. Then they start another end, going the opposite direction. Each rock is swept,

depending on the speed. Sweeping makes the rock go faster and straighter by altering the surface of the ice through friction. Curling requires teamwork, strategy, precision and athleticism – nothing lame or boring about that. Every kid we brought out to try curling loved it and took up the sport. Well, except for one kid, but he doesn’t like bacon, so his opinion can’t be trusted. I think curling is an awesome sport but, then again, I might be biased. You see, my

grandfather, Aurora resident Paul Savage, won a silver medal in the Olympics, the Brier (the Stanley cup of curling) and many other national and provincial championships. If you are interested in curling, just call up your local curling club. Mine is the York Curling Club in Newmarket. The telephone number for it is 905-898-2155. — Aurora student Wyatt Savage is a 12-year-old living with his parents, two annoying little brothers, a cat and a dog. He is in the 7th grade where his favourite subjects are going home and gym. Writing and driving his parents nuts are two of his favourite passions. He is the author of two mini-novels, 99 Keys (2012) and Vacation (2016). Wyatt will write a monthly column for York Region Media Group.

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Clements If you’re looking around your home, searching for a project to spruce up your space, you’re not alone. Fiona of Newmarket writes, “Now that the holidays are over, I’ve got time to do some winter redecorating. I’m a DIYer and I wonder if you have any suggestions on what I can do around my home to change things up. This is the time of year I get a bit bored with my surroundings. Any suggestions?” Well Fiona, want an instant change? The #1 quick and inexpensive decorating tool you have at your disposal is a paintbrush. If you have a small room that feels cluttered and dark in the winter months, giving it a fresh coat of lighter, brighter paint will work wonders. Two of my favourite neutral wall colours are Benjamin Moore Sea Salt (CSP-95) and Sherwin Williams Softer Tan (SW-6141). If you have some time to spare, consider also freshening up the trim and interior doors in your house. This is the perfect time to brighten them up with a paint like Benjamin Moore Oxford White (CC-30), which is my preferred crisp alternative to the ever popular Cloud White (CC-40), often used for trim and doors. Before you put your paintbrush away, consider painting the interior of any bookcases a bright colour to give your room an entirely new look. If you’re a real DIYer, painting furniture or larger items shouldn’t scare you at all. Knowing that the next coat of paint will give your bookcase a new life

should be reason enough to do it! Want even more “wow”? Covering the interior of a bookcase with a dramatic, large-scale damask wallpaper is an option that will give your rooms an extra boost. When you’re preparing to paint, remember to remove all the nails and artwork hangers from your walls so you’re not tempted to hang the same things in the exact same places. Swap out some of your artwork for large mirrors to visually open up any room that is in need of brightening. The larger the mirror, the more dramatic the look. If you rehang artwork, a large-scale canvas can add an interesting focal point to an otherwise boring room. Sometimes, simply emptying all the accessories, throws and pillows will allow you to see the space in a different way. Purge or store items that you have grown weary of or are making the room look old. Add items back to the space one at a time, trying them in different places and positions to highlight different elements of the room. Trays, wooden boxes and metal or silver candleholders can be placed on top of end tables and coffee tables for extra texture and dimension. Rearrange candles, change out frames or pile books to create new points of interest. Hang plates to create an interesting wall art collage. Art from children’s books or art your children created can be framed and hung in nurseries, playrooms or bathrooms. If you have hardwood floors, consider introducing a new, inexpensive area rug to any room. I have had a great deal of success finding inexpensive area rugs at big box stores. When you make a cost-effective selection, you won’t be afraid to swap it out if you tire of it as the seasons change. Is your patterned sofa boring you? Consider a solid, neutral colour slipcover that will instantaneously change the look of your room. If you’re always worried about kids spilling food or drinks on your furniture, a slipcover will provide your furniture with protection from the traffic of everyday life. Any light-coloured slipcover can create a shabby chic aesthetic, elegant and casual all at once. Instead of running to the store, take a good look

at what you already have around your home. Remember that part of the beauty of decorating with a consistent colour palette throughout the home is that you have the ability to take items from one room and put them into another. “Shop” at home and see what furnishings might be interchangeable between spaces. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with the creative items you already own. Introduce some plants and greenery (fake or real) to your room. Freshen up with a bouquet of flowers purchased the next time you’re at the grocery store. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but know that fresh flowers provide not only a world of colour, but also the sweetest scent to any home. Cheers! Janice

Janice Clements is a certified interior decorator, a certified AutoCAD designer and a member of CDECA. Visit Janice on the web at www.clementsinteriors.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CLEMENTSINTERIORS

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HEALTH CARE

Williams to stay on as Southlake president, CEO By Chris Simon

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Dr. Dave Williams is staying at Southlake. The Southlake Regional Health Centre president and CEO’s contract has been renewed for a second term. Williams’ first contract began in July 2011. “I am truly honoured that the board of directors has placed its trust in me, yet again, to be the leader of a hospital where staff and clinicians always put patients first,” he said in a press release. “Each day, I see how our teams consistently create opportunities out of seemingly impossible challenges, a culture that has come to be known as, ‘the Southlake Way’. I am proud of our outstanding clinical performance… and our focus on person-centred care.” Williams has led Southlake through a time of transition and turbulence. In the fall, Southlake officially opened the doors to CreateIT Now at Southlake – a healthcarefocused centre of innovation that helps start-up businesses develop their products by giving them access to the hospital. Southlake has also achieved an Accreditation Canada exemplary standing designation, been honoured as a Passion Capitalist win-

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The “Verano For Southlake” car raffle launched Tuesday at Highland Automotive Professionals. The raffle will be run by the Newmarket Lions Club. Tickets are $75. From left are Southlake Foundation president Neila Poscente, Newmarket Lions member Rick Metcalfe and Highland general sales manager Jennifer Copley.

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Drive home your support for Southlake in a 2016 Buick Verano. The Verano for Southlake raffle, facilitated by the Newmarket Lions Club, launched this month with the grand prize donated by Aurora’s Highland Automotive Professionals. Tickets are now on sale and will be available until June 9 when the grand-prize winner will be announced. Early bird prizes, including a pearl necklace and an original painting, will be drawn May 1 at the annual Run or Walk for Southlake event. “We are so grateful for this incredible donation from Highland

Automotive Professionals and for the amazing support of the Newmarket Lions Club for running this raffle,” foundation president and CEO Neila Poscente said. “This is a wonderful new opportunity for our community to support Southlake and help transform the lives of patients across the hospital.” Highland Automotive Professionals general sales manager Jennifer Copley felt the decision to donate the prize was easy since the business believes in supporting health care close to home. Lions member Rick Metcalfe pointed out the organization has supported the hospital for 85 years and this was just another way to do just that.

The red Verano, featuring remote vehicle start, a rear vision camera, IM audio with seven-inch touch screen, voice activated technology for the radio and phone and a Sirius satellite radio, will be on display at Upper Canada Mall several times between now and June. People are encouraged to take a selfie with the car and post them to social media using the hashtag #Verano4Southlake for the chance to win prizes. Raffle tickets are $75 each and can be purchased online at newmarketlionsclub.com or in person at the Southlake Foundation office, Highland Automotive Professionals, Hempen Jewellers and Zonas Children’s Shoes.

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Karin Theron is ready to dust off her walking shoes next month. The Newmarket woman will participate in her fourth Coldest Night of the Year walk Feb. 20. The event will raise about $35,000 for Inn From the Cold, which provides winter shelter and other services to homeless and at-risk residents. “I’ve seen this event grow and build momentum from that first year,” Theron, a member of the

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Cash prizes for first, second and third places are $400, $300 and $200 respectively. Winners will be announced in April and the top story will be reprinted in the Newmarket Era and Aurora Banner newspapers. This year, award-winning Canadian author and playwright Jennifer Dance will be the celebrity judge. Her profile can be read at jenniferdance.ca. Part of a national organization, the Aurora/ Newmarket chapter’s goal is to promote literacy and encourage young writers. The local club, comprising about 250 women, is both a service and social club. As one of its mandates is education, the club provides awards of $9,000 annually to York Region students. To download an entry form and rules, visit cfuwauroranewmarket.com and click on Writing Contest.

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The Briar’s Resort & Spa vice-president and general manager Hugh Sibbald stands in one of the guest suites at the sprawling Jackson’s Point facility. Business is booming, Sibbald says, thanks to a sagging dollar. For more information, visit thebriars.ca.

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“It (the low Canadian dollar) is good news because when you think about tourism, we’re essentially an exporter, an exporter of business to the States. Like the manufacturing (industry), when the dollar goes down, we tend to get more people coming up this way. And, of course, we get more Canadians staying here and we’re also beginning to see that, as well.” Although Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan doesn’t open until May 1 on weekends and daily beginning the Victoria Day weekend, the low loonie has the amusement park looking forward to a busy season, Dave Phillips, vice-president of marketing and sales, said. The majority of the park’s visitors come from the GTA, but Wonderland will be boosting its efforts this year to entice U.S. visitors north, he said. “For 2016, we’re actually increasing our social and digital plays on a lot of the U.S. border cities from New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan. We usually do speak to those markets, but we’re certainly enhancing our presence and it’s strictly because of the U.S. dollar and the exchange rate,” he said. “We typically don’t advertise a lot in the U.S. because we have such a great market in Toronto and Ontario, but because of the U.S. dollar and they can get $1.30, $1.35 on the (Canadian) dollar, it goes a lot further (here).” Wonderland, which attracts about three million visitors a year, also expects to see more Canadians who are spending their vacation cash close to home, Phillips said. U.S. visits to Canada and Ontario have seen a “measured increase” over the last year, spawned in part by the low Canadian dollar and cheap gas prices, Chuck Thibeault, executive director of Markham-based Central Counties Tourism, said.

Central Counties is a provincially funded, non-profit organization supporting and promoting tourism in York Region, Durham Region and the Headwaters tourism region, which includes Caledon and Orangeville. Central Counties, York Region and other stakeholders plan on capitalizing on favourable conditions to entice Americans in border states north to discover the tourism attractions we have to offer, Thibeault said. “York Region has an incredible amount of attractions, accommodations and events that we are actively partnering with to develop compelling itineraries and packages that will motivate our U.S. neighbours to visit,” he said in an email. “We are confident that the region will see increase visitation and spending this summer and we’re going to do our best to keep the momentum going despite the ups and downs of our dollar. After all, we are not a cheap discount destination; we are a world class destination of choice and should be seen as such.” Central Counties also believes there will be an increase in Ontario residents looking for more to do at home this year, Thibeault said. “It’s a win-win situation,” he said. Although Wonderland and the renowned McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg draw visitors from far and wide, York Region doesn’t have the same number of iconic tourism attractions as Toronto and Niagara, the region’s director of economic strategy, Doug Lindeblom, said. As a result, the majority of the region’s tourists are “friends and family” from the GTA and southern Ontario, who are visiting festivals, Lake Simcoe and our trail system, he said. Low gas prices could have an even bigger impact than the low Canadian dollar in drawing a broader audience from the domestic market this year, Lindeblom said.

transit to the station, they just laugh,” he said. “I don’t want to offend anyone but we have the poorest transit service, with buses that are often late and can’t meet deadlines. If we want to encourage more people to take transit, we will have to provide the services they need.” Small shuttle buses would make stops near main roads in each quadrant of Aurora and take passengers directly to and from the GO station, Abel suggested last fall. Auxiliary police officers could be used to give the shuttle buses the right of way in traffic, he added. “It’s not a new idea. I used something like this in the ’70s when I lived in North York,” he said. “We are identifying a crisis here and it’s only going to get worse as the population grows and the GO increases service.” GO train service is expected to draw countless new commuters in coming years as service is significantly improved in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area over the next decade, including trains running every 15 minutes from Union Station to Aurora. “With all the Metrolinx and GO service, this is not going to get any better, it will only get worse,” Abel said. The provincial government has announced an increase in gas tax contributions to municipalities for transit improvements, with York Region receiving an additional $15 million, Aurora said in a motion to the region supporting the shuttle. “I did note that there has recently been

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or not, as the prices at the pump are lower than anything we’ve seen for years.” Gas prices in York Region are now hovering around 90 cents a litre, according to the Tomorrow’s Gas Prices Today website. That compares to about $1 a litre a year ago and $1.29 a litre two years ago. That means gas prices were 44 per cent higher in 2014 than today. Markham Councillor Jack Heath said he was disappointed to see the sagging transit ridership numbers. But although transit fare revenues were below expectations, Kostopoulos said the region has absorbed the hit and is hoping

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provincial funding for infrastructure and for transportation and I thought it would be an opportune time to address this growing concern,” Abel told regional councillors. “This (parking issue) isn’t new to anybody around the table who has GO parking lots in their municipality. By the second (morning) train in King, it’s packed,” he said. “People are doing exactly what you are saying. They are parking on local streets, causing issues. In fact, when people are late for trains, they tend to leave their cars wherever they want.” A couple of years ago, the region provided a shuttle for King commuters but it never took off, Pellegrini said. “We tried. People wouldn’t use it. We tried the park and ride at (Hwy.) 400, the parking lot there. We thought, ‘What a great way because a lot of people are coming down the 400, we have the bus there. It will take them straight (to GO)’,” he said. “It cost (passengers) 50 cents. People wouldn’t use it. We tried, we tried, we did everything. We thought ‘This will work, this will work.’ Didn’t happen.” But it’s time to get away from fixed bus routes that don’t meet the needs of passengers and, instead, have a responsive shuttle, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen said, adding new routes would evolve over time. “I think it’s a great idea,” he said. Aurora may or may not be the best location to have a shuttle pilot project, Newmarket Councillor John Taylor said. It’s more important to get it done right than get it done quickly, he said. — with files from Teresa Latchford

Plan ahead for Aurora’s Easter egg hunt. Wristbands are now on sale for the popular annual event, which is presented by the town and the Aurora Girl Guides. It takes place March 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre. Participants will be able to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for Easter eggs, play indoor and outdoor

ridership will bounce back this year. Some of the impact has been mitigated because many people are paying the higher cash fare rather than purchasing passes or tickets, he said. For example, single ticket prices for seniors and children are $2.10 and for adults are $3.40, while the cash fare for everyone is $4. “That said, by the end (of 2015), we still had a difference of about $800,000, which has been managed through initiatives by YRT/Viva to be able to find some savings in their program elsewhere to offset some of these impacts,” Kostopoulos said. “So, we’re OK in terms of the overall operating budget in transit last year, despite this drop.”

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Councillor Michael Thompson (left) speaks to a working group of nine Golden Horseshoe-area councillors at a workshop Saturday that turned into a discussion of the OMB’s role and its power over elected officials and official plans. Aurora Councillor Tom Mrakas co-hosted the meeting at the Aurora Cultural Centre.

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A number of local elected officials want a straight answer to a simple question: why aren’t their official plans worth the paper they’re printed on? That issue kept coming back time and again during a working session Saturday organized by Aurora councillors Michael Thompson and Tom Mrakas that included municipal councillors from Newmarket, Georgina, Markham, Kitchener, Brantford, Cambridge and Welland. The nine councillors bemoaned the constant rulings that, as Kitchener’s Yvonne Fernandes said, mean a decision by council is “smacked down in short order by the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board). Mary Ann Grimaldi of Welland said, “We (municipalities) ultimately lose (at the OMB) because the developers are so wealthy.” And Richard Carpenter of Brantford took it one step further when he said: “The development industry is running the province and we need to change that so it is being run by the people who are elected.” Mrakas, who with Thompson, pushed for the working group and ultimately wants to hold a municipal summit in May with many more councillors in attendance, summed up everyone’s feelings.

“We want a say in where we want growth.” The Town of Aurora has recently had its own issues with golf-course development after it was asked to pay $98 million to buy the Highland Gate lands to save the former golf course from development. That offer was rejected out of hand. The town and the developer are now headed for a showdown at the OMB. While that formed part of the subtext for Saturday’s meeting, co-host councillor Thompson said there is much more at stake. “We want to have a stronger adherence to the official plans that we create. Municipalities create official plans, the Province approves that plan, but at the end of the day, the OMB overturns decisions that adhere to the official plan,” he said. The group is seeking strength in numbers with municipal colleagues in an appeal to the province to try to deal with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) and the development industry in a proactive way. It has yet to crystallize its goals but is hoping, with meetings scheduled over the next few months and a summit in May, to come up with a formal plan. The long-term goal is to make a presentation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, which includes all of Ontario’s municipal governments and to lobby the province.

Tim Kelly amount of money OMB hearings cost taxpayers. It’s estimated municipalities collectively spend millions and millions of dollars per year on OMB hearings. The goal of Mrakas and Thompson is to grow the group – Vaughan councillor Alan Shefman has shown an interest in joining – and there are plans to hold several more meetings over the next few months with the intention of going more in depth on topics relating to the OMB, official plans, sending out a survey to all municipal politicians in Ontario, and so on. There are plans for a municipal summit in May and then a presentation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario this summer. The ultimate aim is strength in numbers and a push to get the province to change the OMB. As councillor Richard Carpenter of Brantford said: “The development industry is running the province and we need to change to so it is being run by the people who are elected.” Tim Kelly is a reporter with The King Connection. Email him at tkelly@yrmg.com

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Northern York municipalities pinpoint what new garbage collector must provide BY CHRIS SIMON

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Northern six municipalities should have some idea of exactly what they want out of their new waste collection contract within the next month or so, according to Newmarket’s public works director, Chris Kalimootoo. Representatives from Aurora, Newmarket, King, East Gwillimbury, Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville — commonly referred to as the N6 municipalities — will meet to discuss a Request for Proposals for a new waste collection contract this month. The RFP should be released by March and awarded sometime between June and September. The new contract will take effect in September 2017. “This is an essential service we provide,” Newmarket Councillor Tom Hempen said. “These are things people really see and they expect a high level of service.” The RFP is expected to keep collection relatively in line with current practices in Newmarket. Frequency of pick-up will likely be set at every week for recycling and organics and every two weeks for garbage. The

number of bags per household is expected to remain as is — though Newmarket has asked for across the board two-bag limit costing to be included in bids. “The municipality must set out very clearly what the service levels are… and what we’re looking forward to,” Mayor Tony Van Bynen said. “We need to set out what we want done. We need to focus on the outcomes, as opposed to finding solutions. Let’s leave that up to the contractor.” A new contract would likely run for eight years, with two one-year options for renewal. It may also require the contractor’s collection trucks to always be less than 10 years old, and there could be an option for electronic waste pick-up up to four times per year. There would also be several customer service enhancements over the existing agreement — an apparent sore spot for many Newmarket councillors following the winter of 2013-2014, where heavy snowfall, extremely cold temperatures and an ice storm caused significant service delays for the current contractor, Green For Life, in several N6 municipalities — and performance penalties. A GPS monitoring system would

also be implemented in an effort to track trucks. It also appears residents will be able to report broken or misplaced recycling and organics bins to the new contractor. New bins would then be delivered directly to the affected home, Kalimootoo said. “We’ve created service level criteria within the RFP that the contractor must follow,” he said, noting monthly quality control reports will be sought from the new contractor. “We’re going to be talking about fleet in the RFP. We’re going to have newer trucks.” There will be a cost-sharing formula in place as part of the new contract, with each municipality agreeing to pay based on the amount of waste they generate. The current contract has been in place since 2007 and costs Newmarket about $2.53 million to administer each year. However, it is expected to save the town about $2.26 million over its lifespan, when compared to the town’s previous waste collection deal, Kalimootoo said. “We have learned a lot; it was one of the first N6 contracts developed,” he said. “Efficiencies have been realized, but we can

TALKING TRASH Here's a look at the amount of waste collected by Green For Life in each of York Region northern six municipalities in 2014: Aurora - 18,131 tons (21-per-cent of N6 waste collected) East Gwillimbury - 7,549 tons (nine-percent) Georgina - 13,521 tons (16-per-cent) King - 7,791 tons (nine-per-cent) Newmarket - 25,762 tons (30-per-cent) Whitchurch-Stouffville - 13,477 tons (16-percent) The amount is for all waste collected, including blue box, organics and yard and leaf streams. —Source: February 2016 Memorandum of Understanding between the N6 municipalities

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The close-knit former student community of St. Theresa Lisieux Catholic High School gathered together last night to celebrate the life of Gianluca Cellucci, who was stabbed to death over the weekend. Some 250 people, including family, former students and school staff packed the Richmond Hill school’s chapel, overflowing into the theatre arts room, to remember “brother, friend and teammate” Cellucci. This is not the first tragic loss for the school; the class suffered through another death as the result of a car crash in 2011. But school principal Joe Servidio said the event was the “toughest moment” in all his 24 years of teaching. “There wasn’t a dry eye in the room,” he said. “It was very subdued, with plenty of sadness and sorrow to see a life come to an end so uselessly and senselessly. We were in shock. I saw that shock in his mother’s eyes.” Servidio said Cellucci, 22, from See page B2.

hen you think poaching, you might imagine elephants being killed for their tusks or sharks being dumped back into the ocean to die after their fins have been removed. But authorities throughout York Region say poaching is happening right here at home from our lakes, rivers, forests and wetlands, ranging from bear to moose and rare and endangered turtles — most notably the wood and spotted turtle. Poaching is a serious issue that can have detrimental impacts on the sustainability of turtle populations, says Dr. Andrew Lentini, curator at the Toronto Zoo. To deal with this issue, Crime Stoppers of York Region is organizing a symposium to assist people in their efforts to look out for suspicious activity in natural areas, including off-trail activities, overnight parking or anglers carrying unusual equipment, such as snares or a large number of buckets. “We encourage people to get involved and help prevent the trafficking of our wildlife,” Crime Stoppers York Region chairperson Jack Hurst said. “The illegal trade of wildlife is the fourth most lucrative criminal

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Crime Stoppers of York Region, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, York Regional Police, Toronto Zoo, Ontario SPCA and Environment Canada Wildlife Enforcement are joining forces to combat poaching. activity worldwide, only exceeded by the trade of narcotics, counterfeiting and human trafficking,” said David Forster, also from Crime Stoppers. The wildlife symposium will take place at Newmarket Theatre on Pickering Crescent on March 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Federal and provincial organizations have also pledged their support for the campaign and a number of experts will be speak-

ing, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, York Regional Police, the Toronto Zoo, the Ontario SPCA and Environment Canada Wildlife Enforcement. The global illegal wildlife trade — animals targeted by illegal traffickers include rare species prized by collectors and endangered animals killed for food — is estimated to be worth about $30 billion a year.

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Girls run for stress relief Female police officers lead students in program BY JEREMY GRIMALDI

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When teenage girls talk about stress, in Insp. Jackie Wilson’s experience, it usually revolves around exams, family pressures and appearance, often weight. In a bid to relieve some of those stresses, indelibly linked to high school careers, she suggests something that

can often set teenaged hearts racing — exercise. “When I run, the pressure from the day is lifted off my shoulders and left behind me on the pavement,” she said in the lead-up to the kickoff of the 2016 Run For It program. The six-week event began Tuesday evening as about 140 girls and 15 female police officers set off from Aurora’s police headquarters for the second year in a row. As part of the event, the teens, along See page B2.

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• Feb. 17 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School at 278 Wellington St. E. in Aurora. • Feb. 22 at Unionville High School at 201 Town Centre Blvd. in Unionville. • March 2 at Stouffville District Secondary School at 801 Hoover Park Dr. in Stouffville. All meetings run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit gotransit.com/electrification or call 416-869-3200.

Want to know more about plans to improve GO Train service? Metrolinx, a provincial government agency coordinating improved transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, is holding public meetings to explain plans to electrify trains to provide vastly improved train service, including 15-minute service on most corridors. There are three meetings in York Region:

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with police officers who’ve been assigned to a number of high schools throughout the region, will engage in twice a week runs for six weeks in preparation for Unionville’s 5km Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women May 7. “There’s a lot going on in young people’s lives, for sure,” said Wilson. “Grade 9 is stressful, coming to a big high school with plenty of emphasis on appearance and fitting in; your entire identity has to be established. That can add a lot of pressure to the mix. Many can end up feeling helpless.” The problem for many young women, she concludes, is they don’t realize exercise is often the best remedy for a healthy mind to help deal with all these pressures. “When I was younger, I had no idea about all the endorphins that can be released during exercise,” said the triathlete who has taken part in competitions all over the world. “There’s also often a human connection you benefit from while training, working as part of a team and having teammates. That can do plenty for mental health, too.” As part of 2015’s Run For It, Wilson said she and her chosen school, Richmond Green Secondary School, would start off their weekly meetings with a chat about stress and healthy eating, food and weight, which she called “common themes” of stress among the girls. In the beginning, she said many girls struggled to complete an entire 5km run. However, she noted that quickly changes with a bit of effort. Although Wilson has participated in the World Police and Fire Games as a cyclist, runner and swimmer, she said her mind is only entirely set free while on two legs. “When I’m on my bike, I need watch the road and think about cars and pay attention, but when I’m running, your mind can drift,” she added. “When you get that runners high, you feel like you could go on forever. For me, running is all about your frame of mind.” Also attending the event will be the Canadian Mental Health Association’s mobile health clinic — MOBYSS, helping young people aged between 12 and 25 with mental health-related issues. In November, Karen Hicks, the director of youth programming at CMHA York Region and South Simcoe, said local mental health organizations are noticing an increase in the number of people, especially youth, seeking treatment for a variety of issues, ranging from extreme anxiety to depression. All proceeds raised at the event, conducted along with Aurora’s Running Room location, will go to assist with mental health programs at the MarkhamStouffville Hospital.

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Gianluca Cellucci ‘was the sweetest guy’ From page B1.

Richmond Hill, was one of those teenagers, who always had a smile on his face and who other students respected and loved. “He always saw the bright side of life and that’s why everyone loved him and loved to be around him,” he added, noting his love of rugby. Servidio explained how one of the most touching moments of the event involved Cellucci’s three best friends rising to speak and each one saying it was Cellucci, more than anyone else, they wanted to be like. “They all wanted to be like him; that really touched his parents,” he added. “These students have love and a con-

nection and have built and remain a cohesive unit since leaving the school.” Online, there were plenty of comments of both sadness and anger at the events of early Sunday morning outside a number of bars and restaurants at 120 Interchange Way, in Vaughan. “This is just disgusting and sad,” wrote the account of Sahar Aurang Akbari. “How can someone take away a life like that… Breaks my heart:(“ “So devastating… I went to high school with him and he was the sweetest guy, always had a smile on his face,” the account name Raha Rz wrote. “It’s unbelievable how the good ones are taken away so soon.” Cellucci’s good friend, Rob Cammelleri, who helped organize the event at St. Theresa Lisieux, expressed his emotions

about just how much Cellucci meant to him and others. “He was a friend, brother, son and teammate who was loved by all,” he wrote on his Facebook page. A number of others wished positivity and prayers to Cellucci’s family “My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cellucci family. RIP Gianluca,” wrote Marco Amatuzio. York Regional Police announced the arrest of Richmond Hill native Nick Bagherzadeh, 20, in Toronto yesterday. He faces second degree murder charges. An Aurora man, 22, was taken to hospital with serious wounds as a result of the altercation. Cellucci was one of four men killed overnight Sunday.

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Mustangs oust Raiders in OT Francesco Fedele’s goal midway through the second overtime period lifted the St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs to a York Region Athletic Association boys’ Tier 1 three-point, quarter-final playoff series victory over the Newmarket Raiders Tuesday afternoon in

Jets’ tandem skates to podium to cap provincial series season Newmarket Jets clubmates Trenton Bailey and Daniel Bradley capped the Ontario Speed Skating Association provincial racing series season by reaching the podium during the fourth stop on the circuit last weekend in Barrie. Bradley won the 11-to-13-years-old category to secure his second gold-medal finish

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he Year of Sport officially ended with the flip of the calendar page to a new year a few weeks ago. Its spirit, though, shall live on beyond 2015 in Aurora. The declaration for the Year of Anything often is feel-good piece of lip service tossed around, but with little of substance attached. That’s not so much the case in Aurora, where they made significant strides in making a case for the importance of active and healthy living during 2015. Actually, the folks at Sport Aurora have been performing that duty regularly all along during their decade of existence. So, no, you don’t see a sparkling new domed stadium, three new arenas and a handful of soccer pitches connected by a 50-metre swimming pool to baseball fields that weren’t there 12 months ago. However, while a multi-use recreation facility is very much in play for some future day, it is important to realize there is a healthy and ongoing dialogue between the municipality and the sports community, via Sport Aurora. It was easy for the federal government to make its pronouncement for 2015 as the Year of Sport, secure in the knowledge the high-profile Toronto Pan Am and Parapan Am Games were in their pocket. Ditto for the Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. Sport Aurora past-president Ron Weese has an appreciation for efforts at the local level of government where the firing line is so close you can see the whites of

everyone’s eyes. He lauds areas in which the municipality has taken an active role in the issues and laying the groundwork for active and healthy living ideals. “At the municipal level, it’s much different than being proclaimed by the federal government and so I give full props to our municipality for giving profile to sport,” said Weese. “The Pan Am Games and Winter Games they were going to do anyway; so I’d ask, what did the federal government actually do?

‘We’re not just talking about sports programs, but getting kids active and fit and healthy.’ “I don’t think you can compare. The municipality got things started that might not have gotten started without some input or a push.” Sport Aurora played a vital role in developing the Aurora Sport Plan that was unveiled in November. Intended as a guideline, the document addresses future needs and delivery of sport and facilities in the Town of Aurora. “I think we pushed the plan to the town and think it maybe wouldn’t have happened unless we pushed it,” said Steve Kimmerer, who succeeded Weese as president of Sport Aurora last spring. “We put a bug in the mayor’s ear in February to set in motion for how the town would deal with it.”

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark It was also a year for raising the profile of sport tourism and general fitness and physical activity in the town through initiatives such as Activate Aurora, a fitness challenge for youth, transplanting the sports hall of fame to a higher profile venue and pushing for Aurora to become Canada’s most active town. “It’s been a good year in that area,” said Kimmerer. “This council is an open ear, so it’s a good time to get things done. “One of the good things is the mayor and (director of leisure services) Al Downey listen to us and value our input because they know we are representing 35 different sports organizations. “We’re not just talking about sports programs, but getting kids active and fit and healthy.” Sport Aurora, and sport in the town in general, seem to have an important ally. “I think we moved the ball forward on a number of events,” said Mayor Geoff Dawe. “I think we feed off each other and had a full year to focus on the Year of Sport.

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We had the opportunity to highlight things that wouldn’t necessarily come out of the master plan.” Dawe pointed to a generally healthy relationship and view of what Sport Aurora is hoping to achieve. “Sometimes, it is difficult to point to a specific win, but there are lots of things we work in conjunction with each other.” Weese said council has put $100,000 toward a discretionary fund to help push the implementation of its Sport Plan in 2016. “So we not only have the roadmap, but the resources to make it happen,” he said. “It shows commitment on their part to show support and implement the ideas in that report.” Sport Aurora is leading the way in exploring potential for the municipality’s role in a future sport tourism model. “It’s the beginning of starting to count heads, because we don’t really know how many visitors are coming in to Aurora, or how many are one-day or overnight visitors, but we’re at that first step of making that plan come to life,” said Weese. There is still plenty of work ahead. “Progress has been made, but there is more work to do,” said Weese. “If anything, more needs to be done and we have to work together to get it done. Sport doesn’t work in a vacuum. You have to work with your partners for the better.” Hey, domes aren’t built in a day.

Argos ink Huron grad Huron Heights Warriors graduate Corey Watman is changing colours. The Queensville resident signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Argonauts Tuesday on the opening day of Canadian Football League free agency. The Argonauts are hosts of the 2016 Grey Cup. The six-foot-two, 294-pound offensive lineman spent three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, who picked him fourth overall in the 2013 draft. He played in 49 regular season games, including six starts. “The Toronto Argonauts are a first-class organization and I am excited to play for a team that I grew up watching,” said Watman, 26, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University. “2016 is a big year for the Argonauts and I’m looking forward to being part of the club’s historic year.” In Watman, the Argos receive a versatile player who can play several positions on the offensive line. “He’s a young centre who we expect to come in and compete right away and become a mainstay on our offensive line,” said Argonauts general manager Jim Barker. – John Cudmore

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It would have been easy for Angelica Galluzzo to give up on her dream to play soccer at the NCAA level. After all, for a soccer player, a serious knee injury is no small matter. The Newmarket resident made the complete comeback from her injury when she, along with several Bradford Eagles under-17 teammates, inked scholarship papers last week on national signing day. In the case of Galluzzo, 17, it was the University of Cincinnati winning the day as she accepted a package to compete for the 2015 American Athletic Conference champions. They may have earned it with loyalty points. The dream of an opportunity to play in the United States was threatened when Galluzzo suffered a torn ACL in her left knee during a high school game in May 2014. She was sidelined the entire season and feared her scholarship chances were ended. “I was absolutely crushed and afraid I was going to lose offers and not be able to play Division I soccer,” recalled Galluzzo, who had been fielding interest from several U.S. and Canadian schools that had tracked her for a couple of seasons at showcase events. “It was horrible, but I knew if I was going to get to a DI school, I would have to work hard. “UC believed in me and stuck with me,” she continued. “Obviously, they were upset. (The injury) could have destroyed my ability to play again, but they encouraged me. A couple of others believed in me, too, but some fell off in their interest or reduced their offers.” Galluzzo served as team captain in her third season with the Eagles, ending with Bradford Soccer Club’s first Ontario Cup title and an under-18 national championship in October. “At the start of the season, our goal was to win the Ontario Cup,” said Galluzzo, a Grade 12 student at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School in Aurora. “When we won, we knew we had a chance to win nationals. It’s the best I’ve ever seen my team play.” The Eagles were the first team in Bradford history to capture an Ontario Cup and national title and didn’t surrender a goal in

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s Doris Sturgeon took her first steps off of a coach bus into the heart of Bradford in 1948, she knew she was in a differ-

ent town. She was embarking on a new adventure and eager to begin a position with Bell Telephone as a chief telephone operator, having worked for the company in King Township since she was 16. Born on May 26, 1922 in King Township to Edward Milton Payne and his wife, Christena Ferguson, Sturgeon was the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third of four children. Growing up during The Great Depression and coming of age during the Second World War, the young woman dealt with many trials and tribulations in her time. Aside from spending many Christmases not knowing whether there would be enough money for a gift under the tree, she spent her 11th birthday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the six weeks following it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in hospital recovering from a broken femur. One of the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm horses had stepped on her leg, an injury from which she never fully recovered. At 16, she applied to the telephone company in Woodbridge and Vaughan as a switchboard operator and was accepted for her first job at the telephone exchange in King Township. Her husband, Bob Sturgeon,

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Doris (fourth from left) at the Bell Telephone Company in Aurora during a brief stint there in the mid-1940s.

Doris Sturgeon says she often recalled that she had saved up her first monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pay to purchase her very own bicycle, an item the Sturgeon family still has to this day. After arriving in Bradford, she spent her next few years dedicated to the job with Bell, located where Evans de Vries Higgins LLP is now. In 1951, she witnessed a major part of Bradfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history when the Boyd Gang robbed the CIBC, which is now the site of a popular cafĂŠ, Coffee Culture. Sturgeon quickly locked the door of the office and watched as gunfire

was exchanged between the gang and OPP officers. But the most significant time in her life may have been in 1949, when she met her soulmate, Bob. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I first laid eyes on her during a softball game. Later that night, I saw her at a dance in Beeton after a friend introduced us. It was love at first sight. It was instant,â&#x20AC;? Bob said. From that point on, they were inseparable. As a way of showing how they fancied one another, they began giving each other chocolate bars, a tradition they carried on until the week before Sturgeon passed away. In October 1950, they two were married. Five months later, they purchased a parcel of farmland in West Gwillimbury, situated between where Holy Trinity Catholic High School and Canadian Tire now stand. If Sturgeon wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working on the

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farm, she could be found helping others in the community or tending to her two young girls, Carolee and Heather. Or baking. Or laughing. Or just enjoying the little, everyday joys of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom was always on the run. She was busy, busy, busy,â&#x20AC;? Carolee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much into sewing or knitting, but she was incredibly artistic and just loved helping or being around people.â&#x20AC;? Sturgeon was able to enjoy more than 40 years of retirement, which eventually included selling the farm in West Gwillimbury and moving to a home along the 14th Line in Innisfil, where Bob still resides. Carolee says that while her mother ensured the two girls were always well taken care of, she also ensured others were as equally fortunate, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She had her route. She would visit certain seniors every week

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and take them shopping or to their appointments or just drop in to make sure they were OK,â&#x20AC;? Carolee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t through any care service, that was just my mom.â&#x20AC;? Her mother was also well known for her involvement with the Bradford United Church as a volunteer with children in Sunday school and church events. Both Carolee and Heather know just how good they had it with such a strong, loving mother as a role model. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although she was sometimes a bit anxious, she would let us wander our farm grounds in West Gwillimbury. She would pack us lunches so we could wander to the pond,â&#x20AC;? Heather said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We probably were never out of her sight, but we felt like we had that freedom.â&#x20AC;? In her 92nd year, after a longlived life filled with laughter and joy, Sturgeon passed away peacefully at Bradford Valley Care Community in September 2014. Bob, who had been married to his wife for 64 years, knew the time was near when he offered her a chocolate bar, but she said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like her to say no to that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew the time was coming.â&#x20AC;? Though her singing can no longer be heard throughout the house, Sturgeonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory lives on through everyone who so fondly knew her.

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Flanagan: Patricia Ann At Southlake Regional Health Centre Newmarket, on Tuesday February 9th, 2016. Ann (Wright), beloved wife of Gord Flanagan. Loving mother of Wayne (Colleen), and Karen. Dear sister of Dave Wright, and Brenda (Art) Bellar. Sadly missed by her many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Thursday, February 11th, 2016 from 2:00 pm until time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 4pm. Donations in Ann's memory to Southlake Regional Health Centre, Stronach Cancer Care Centre (596 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 2P9) would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com HART, William (Billy) James Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre i n N e w m a r k e t , o n S u n d a y, February 7, 2016. L o v i n g p a r t n e r o f J u l i e Ta y l o r. Step-father to Megan Taylor (Dave) a n d M o r g a n Ta y l o r ( K e v i n ) . G r a n d f a t h e r t o To r i . B e l o v e d brother of Marie (Brian), Sue (Paul), John, Mike and Rick (Karen). He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Billy's life will be h e l d a t th e R oa dho us e & R os e Funeral Home, 157 Main Street S o u t h , N e w m a r k e t o n S a t u r d a y, February 13, 2016 at 3 p.m.

Passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, February 4, 2016 with his wife by his side. Beloved husband of Jean for 63 years. Loving father of Diana (Rick McGowan), Janine (Trevor Hanko) and the late Stephen. Proud grandfather of Kyle, Alanna, Alicia, Kendra and Tamara. Survived by his sister Doris and brother Bob. A special thanks to C.C.A.C and the nurses at Saint Elizabeth Health Care. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket for visitation on Friday, February 12, 2015 from 1-2 p.m. followed by a funeral service in the chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Lung Association or Southlake Regional Health Centre. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

Dieter Potschka, 75, of Aurora, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Tu e s d a y F e b r u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 6 a t Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket. Born in East Prussia on January 19, 1941 to Katharina (Swars) Potschka and Heinrich Potschka. Beloved husband to Heidi. Lovingly remembered by his sisters Sabine and Ingrid (and late brother Gerhard). Loving father to Christine (Brian), Ralph and Petra. Opa will be remembered with love by his grandkids Brennan, Dylan and Genna. Long time resident of King City where he was well known to the community for ďŹ xing everything from lawnmowers, cars, chain saws - you name it!! He happily did this in his spare time. At his request, a cremation will take place with a small family memorial to follow in the Spring.

DEAN, Beverley Ann (nee LeRay) Peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in her 84th year. Loving mother of Mark and Matthew (Bonnie). Proud grandma of Justin, Lee, Mitchell, Jordan, Chris and Courtney. Great grandmother of Ayden, Austin and Lucas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 5-9 p.m. and Friday, February 12, 2016 from 10-11 a.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South (at Yonge Street) Aurora. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Aurora Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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HOUSE CLEANING LADY, Treat yourself to a clean healthy home. Call Violeta, 416-822-6450.

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Vehicles Wanted/Wrecking

SCRAP CARS CALL ME!!! 7 days a week!

Mini vans ~ Autos ~ Trucks Picked up.

Top scrap prices paid!!!

905-960-6621

$100-$10,000

Cash 4 Cars

Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-831-7399

CASH PAID - $0-$2,500. Scrap & repairable. Cars, trucks, trailers. Will pick-up. (905)775-4935. Toll-free: 1-888-484-4887. Anytime.

Cleaning/Janitorial

PORTUGUESE- CLEANING lady available, clean houses, offices, apts. Provide good references. Own transportation. 647-991-6469, 647-521-6469

Mortgages/Loans

LARGE FUND --- Borrowers Wanted. Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. CALL ANYTIME 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca MORTGAGES OF CANADA Refinancing, Debt Consolidation, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Mortgages, Equity Take Outs, Pre-approvals etc... Call or text Gian Bhamra direct, 416-985-5946.

M&M Meat Shops in Uxbridge Great Ownership Opportunity

Firewood

Child Care Available

STEEL KIDS Daycare, Richmond Hill has infant and toddler spots available. Newly renovated. 905-508-7423.

Handy Person

Red Oak & Maple. SPECIAL 1/2 price. Hurry while supplies last. SEE the new mini barns. Please call 905-478-4590, 905-252-2624 Announcements Handy Person

MOE FIXIT Inc. Handyman. Emergency services. General repair/ maintenance. Remodelling. Plumbing. Painting. Installation. Flooring. Drywall. Honey-Do List, etc. Call Moe 416-841-8607

Moving & Storage

PARRIS MOVERS Long/short, big/small, residential/ condos/ commercial. Quality service. Affordable/ reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848 www.parrismovers.ca

TAKE THE ELEVATOR TO THE GOOD LIFE!

Firewood

VERY DRY FIREWOOD

For information, please call (800) 461-0171 Ext 448 or email contact@mmms.ca

Mortgage Agent LIC # M15001521, Brokerage License #12498.

Home Renovations

Lots of specials. Come and Join Us!!!!

Computer/Internet

Announcements

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Home Renovations

WE BUY used and old cars. $300- $6000. 647-287-1704

HANDYMAN No job too big or too small. Certified electrician, plumbing, tiles, hardwood, laminate, ceramic. Call Alex 905-252-0804, 905-252-0388 Office.

WE PAY $325- $3000 for your scrap cars & trucks. 24/7/ Free towing. 705-500-2844 or 905-462-1346

HOME RENO. 25 years exp. Basement. Kitchen. Bathroom. Drywall. Painting. Call Cam 647-388-1866 www.hongfuconstruction.com

A FREE TOW for your scrap car or truck and cash paid. (905)775-1018 or (905)836-2100

CERAMIC TILE Installations. Bathroom renovations. Backsplashes. Wall & Floor Tile. Expert Workmanship. Low Rates. Call Nino 647-233-3304 Patrick 647-272-7697 www.newstyletile.com

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2015 nissan sentra sV

SENTRA

14,998

finance sPecial

incluDes

bi-weekly

• 16” Alloy wheels

for

• ReARview MonitoR • nissAn ConneCt

months

• PReMiuM inteRioR • intelligent Key w/ Push Button stARt

at 5.49% aPr with $1,973 Down

• Auto on/oFF heAdlights • tiRe PRessuRe MonitoRs • stReAMing Audio viA Bluetooth

2015 nissan altima 2.5 sl

ALTIMA with technoloGy PackaGe

24,398

lease sPecial

169 0

semimonthly

for

incluDes

$ with

Down Payment

• nAvigAtion systeM • Bose Audio • nissAn ConneCt

security DePosit

• tiRe PRessuRe MonitoRs • Blind sPot-wARning

4.69% alr for 60 months

• leAtheR inteRioR • sunRooF

CHECK OUT THE GREAT INCENTIVES FOR CURRENT NISSAN OWNERS UNDER THE NISSAN CANADA FINANCE LOYALTY PROGRAM 4 LOCATiONS TO SERVE yOu BEST.

www.altagroup.ca

STOUFFVILLE

(905) 851-1279

(905) 417-7211

(905) 780-7771

(905) 201-6006

RUTHERFORD

HWY 7

HWY 407

9TH LINE

(JUST N. OF STOUFFVILLE RD)

HWY 404

(JUST N. OF ELGIN MILLS)

HWY 48

95 AUTO MALL BLVD.

(JANE N. OF RUTHERFORD)

ELGIN MILLS

YONGE ST.

11667 YONGE ST.

(IN #7 AUTO BLVD.)

NISSAN

JANE ST.

100 AUTO VAUGHAN DR.

RICHMOND HILL

STOUFFVILLE RD / MAIN

HWY 400

ALTA NISSAN

MARTINGROVE

7625 MARTIN GROVE RD.

MAPLE NISSAN

ALTA NISSAN WOODBRIDGE

Limited time offer on select in stock vehicles only while supplies last. 2015 Nissan Sentra SV (C4RG55 AAOO) clear out special $14998 is plus taxes lic registration and insurance. The special is to be financed with NCF oac .Example shown $ 98 bi weekly for 84 months with $1973 down payment at 5.49% cob $2794. Terms may change depending on customer’s preferences. 2015 Altima 2.5SL tech (T4TG15 NVOO) purchase price is $24398 plus taxes lic registration and insurance and must be financed or leased through NCF. Lease special $169 semi-monthly for 60 months is plus taxes OAC with $0 down payment $0 security deposit with an ALR of 4.69% based on 20,000kms per year. Price excludes HST. See Alta group for complete details.