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York’s LGBTQ community strives for hope BY LISA QUEEN, KIM ZARZOUR AND HEIDI RIEDNER

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mid the hatred and violence, there is love and hope. As members of York Region’s lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgendered and queer (LGBTQ) community and their supporters struggle to absorb the searing shock of the massacre of 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday, they are also speaking of their determination to forge stronger ties of understanding in the community. The shooting by a lone gunman at the Pulse nightclub, which left 49 victims dead and another 53 injured in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, came just before a series of Pride events in York this week, including flag raisings in Vaughan and Georgina, a vigil in Markham and the annual Pride Parade in Richmond Hill. At Vaughan’s flag raising Monday morning, Amanda Knegje, the York Region president of PFLAG Canada, the only national organization that helps Canadians with

IN PHOTO: Event and media coordinator for York Pride Fest Jacob Gal addresses those gathered for the flag raising Monday. Staff Photo/Mike Barrett

issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, recalled watching the horror of the shooting on her television. “It was horrific, it was on the news, it was everywhere. We have these moments in our lives we will always remember where we were. And as a proud gay woman, in Canada, in York Region, to be sitting there with my son, enjoying the liberties that I have in so-called safety, to hear something like that and just the magnitude of it, rocked me to the core,” the Richmond Hill resident said. “Because the reality is we have a sense of safety, but I’m sure the people in Orlando had a sense of safety, as well. It reminds us that hate exists and is prominent and it’s scary. I will certainly always remember that moment of hearing about the loss of life and, really, the loss of the feeling of safety and knowing we have so much more work to do.” Knegje is struggling to understand where such hate can come from. “Hate exists in groups, it exists in a lot of different sectors. But, for me personally, I would like to believe that kind of hate is the random act of one individual who had obviously suffered from something inside because that kind of act against humanity, against the LBGTQ community, against people in general, it’s mind-boggling to

think it could be part of something greater,” she said. “But the reality is, again, that hate exists and there are probably many people who feel the same way. It’s scary, but it’s important to say that, because it’s important to recognize we do have work to do.” Knegje would like to think ignorance in society has more to do with lack of education and exposure to the LGBTQ community and that there is only a minute percentage of people who carry overt hatred towards others. “Even standing up here today and talking about it and uttering the words out of my mouth of recognition of these people and the fear they must have felt in those moments and questioning why their sense of safety, to be in a night club, enjoying themselves, having pride and having someone senselessly gun them down for who they are naturally as people, the feelings of that, I think it’s important to recognize and I think it’s important to have raw emotions.” Watching news of the shooting unfold, Knegje said it was important to be surrounded by the love of her two-year-old son, Hendriks. “It was nice to have him with me at that moment. It just reminded me that while there is such ugliness in our world, I get to have a two-year-old son who loves See page A9.

Police wear rainbow colours for Pride shooting), it’s a stronger reminder that the community needs that additional support. “We want to be very visible in terms of making sure people understand that these (Pride) events are going to continue on as planned. Obviously, there have been no specific threats made to anything in regards to locally, but we will take every step required and every necessary measure that’s needed to make sure all these events are safely taken care of in terms of if we need additional security or additional units. “We have an intention to have a

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or the first time, many York Regional Police officers are wearing the word “police” in rainbow colours on their vests as part of this year’s Pride celebrations. “We always support all of our diverse communities, that is something York Regional Police have always been committed to,” said Const. Laura Nicolle, who attended the Pride flag raising in Vaughan Monday. “But especially (after the Orlando

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YRP Const. Laura Nicolle shows off the force’s new colours for Pride month. Staff Photo/Mike Barrett

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etween a “rundown shack” for $700,000 in Toronto or a two-storey home with modern finishings in Barrie, the choice was easy for Aleksandra and Marek Krupa. The former Brampton couple moved to Barrie in December – part of a wave of homebuyers fleeing north from the Greater Toronto Area’s higher housing prices. The Krupas say many of their friends in their 30s are getting married and want to buy houses, but options can be limited if their bank accounts are not bulging. “Some of them have bought condos that cost more than our house,” said Aleksandra. “For $600,000, $700,000, they’d get basically a rundown shack,” added Marek. “There’s still a mental block about Barrie. I don’t know why. Once they

strong presence at everything for the month.” York police are reviewing if they need to take additional action to ensure Pride events in the region are safe in light of the Orlando shooting, Nicolle said. “Not only increased security, but in terms of just officer attendance. I think a lot more of us feel more strongly about going and being there as a result of what happened,” she said. “I know for myself, I plan to be at all of them, just in terms of trying to support the community and remember the people that were affected by this.”

start having kids, that little one-bedroom condo won’t be so nice.”

‘For $600,000, $700,000, they’d get basically a rundown shack.’ The Krupas have friends and family members who also recently moved to Barrie because the homes are less expensive, bigger and newer than many of those available in the GTA. And with their first child due in September, Barrie also offers more nature and outdoor living for the couple’s active lifestyle.

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Residents ready to ‘go to war’ BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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he Highland Gate Ratepayers Association is going to take a page from the town’s playbook when it comes to dealing with concerns regarding the proposed development on the former golf course lands. Late last month, the Town of Aurora announced it opposed the proposed development put forth by Highland Gate Developments Inc. to construct 184 detached homes and a 10-storey condominium building on the former golf course lands and that it would make every effort to enter into mediation with the developer before a full Ontario Municipal Board trial was underway. At a recent HGRPA meeting, the association’s legal counsel, Stephen D’Agostino announced the association would also attempt to engage in OMB-led mediation with the developer to iron out some concerns such as new construction matching the current character of the existing neighbourhood and narrow roads. “If all parties agree we can try to settle some of the issues before a trial begins,”

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first pre-hearing session has wrapped up and another is slated for August. However, D’Agostino informed the ratepayers the association will spend two to three days in mediation in August to see what issues can be settled. “If we can’t settle, we will go to war,” he said, his comments met with applause from the audience. “We are

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lass is in session. The Class of 2016 for the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, that is. The 2016 slate of inductees for the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame includes the completion of a family act started three years ago. Downhill skier Karen Stemmle will be among four inductees to enter the hall, and by doing so, completes the first brother-sister combination to be honoured on Aurora’s hallowed sporting grounds. Stemmle, a member of Canada’s women’s alpine ski team in the 1980s, will join her brother, Brian, who was inducted into the Aurora hall of fame in 2013. The fourth class of inductees will be officially welcomed into the hall during official ceremonies Nov. 2. Stemmle, who was raised in Aurora and represented Canada internationally on the women’s alpine ski circuit for five years until

she retired in 1988, will by joined by former Toronto Maple Leafs coach and current vice-president of NHL operations Mike Murphy, ex-NHLer and current assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks, Mike Kitchen, and figure skating coach and pioneer Sheldon Galbraith. “The 2016 slate of inductees for the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, once again, demonstrates the depth of talent and importance that sport has played in the community,” said sports hall of fame president Ron Weese. “The commitment and dedication of these athletes and coaches to their sport, and their generosity to give back in their community, exemplifies Aurora’s rich history of sport. We are proud to include them on our 2016 inductee slate.” Stemmle retired in 1988, but maintains a presence in the sport as a volunteer and fundraiser for young skiers and is a motivational speaker. “I was completely thrilled and honoured when I received the news about being inducted into

the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame with not only my amazing brother, but so many other talented athletes from Aurora,” said Stemmle, who highlighted her career by competing at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics.

‘The 2016 slate of inductees for the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, once again, demonstrates the depth of talent and importance that sport has played in the community.’ Sheldon Galbraith was a coach and pioneer in figure skating. Born in Teulon, Man., in 1922, the longtime Aurora resident counted Barbara Ann Scott and several international skaters among his students. He died in 2015.

A recipient of the Order of Ontario and Order of Canada, he is a member of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Skate Canada’s Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame. “The family was surprised and delighted at the news that the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame is recognizing our father with his induction into the Hall,” said Jeannie Branston, eldest daughter of Galbraith. “It is an honour, and he was a resident who loved his community.” Murphy, 65, was captain of the Los Angeles Kings for six seasons and later served three seasons as an assistant coach. The former Aurora resident later became head coach of the Kings for four seasons. His playing career included 556 points in 831 games. Mike Kitchen began his path to playing in the NHL as a member of the Aurora Tigers in the early 1970s. Now 60, Kitchen was a member of the Toronto Marlies for their

Memorial Cup championship in 1975 and went on to play 474 games in the NHL after being drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Scouts in 1976. His playing days included stints with the Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Blues. The defenceman scored 12 goals and among 74 points in his career. Currently a member of the Chicago Blackhawks coaching staff with two Stanley Cup rings to his credit, Kitchen launched his coaching career with the Newmarket Saints in the American Hockey League. He has served mainly as an assistant coach, but did serve as head coach for parts of three seasons with the St. Louis Blues. “Heroes of sport are inspirational and help us to connect with generations alike,” said Nancy Black, executive director of the hall. “By announcing our 2016 slate of inductees, the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame is excited to share their achievements and stories with the community.”

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They both work from home, so commuting is not a problem, but Hwy. 400 makes the GTA easily accessible. “(Friends) say, ‘Barrie is so far.’ Then they say, ‘Oh, how much do you say houses are?’ once they see the price in Woodbridge and Maple,” Marek said. “The new house gave us everything we wanted.” But buying your dream home in Barrie and parts of Simcoe County is not as easy as it once was, partly because of competition from buyers leaving the GTA seeking more affordable housing options, said Mark Faris, CMO and broker of Royal LePage First Contact Realty The Faris Team Brokerage. Anyone seeking to buy a house in the Barrie area, for example, can expect to pay at least $5,000 to $10,000 over the asking price and potentially face bidding wars on multiple homes before making a deal, he said. “The higher-end market is seeing movement … and there’s a whole lot more confidence in the entry market. That’s where you see bidding wars,” he said. “Typically now, the list price is where you start. I’ve seen anywhere from $20,000, $30,000, even $40,000 over list.” For the past 10 years, Faris said, it took local agents an average of four months to sell four months’ worth of inventory. In the past year, that changed to less than two months to sell the same number of units. “If you’re comparing homes to 2015, it’s not the same market. Even (compared to) January (2016).” In Barrie, the average price is now $275,000 to $350,000 for a townhouse, $425,000 for a three-bedroom, two-and-a-halfbathroom detached home and $600,000 to millions for an estate home on the water, Faris said. Areas such as Vaughan are becoming pricier, so many people are looking north, he said. “Newmarket prices, Bradford prices are starting to get to a level that Barrie is seen as affordable,” Faris said. “There’s a perspective change (among) people living south of here that Barrie is a cool place to be.” In April, Barrie’s housing market tied with Toronto for having the third-highest yearover-year price increase in Canada, according to a recent Re/ Max survey by Leger, a market research firm. Housing prices jumped 14 per cent in the Barrie and District area and in Toronto during the first quarter this year, behind Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver in B.C. “The ripple effect on the housing markets outside of Toronto and Vancouver is quite significant when you look at the Canadian

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reasonable mortgages,” Douglas said. “But there’s not enough properties for sale to accommodate that many buyers.” Douglas said the market should eventually balance out, but he isn’t sure when that will happen. Along with new buyers from the GTA and lower inventory and interest rates, the low Canadian dollar is also attracting international buyers, with more people from Europe and China snapping up Barrie-area properties, said Faris. This means greater competition for buyers and for real estate agents, who are increasingly expanding marketing strategies and using online tools to showcase homes, he said. “Gone are the days you take a shot of the house and stick it up online. You can’t just stick a sign on your lawn and expect maximum dollar,” he said, adding tools such as 3D tours, videos and live chats with real estate agents are being used. “(Barrie has) been a market that hasn’t seen the kind of increases our southern brothers have recorded. Now, it’s starting to see increases,” Faris said. “Barrie deserves it.”

Cleaning, purging, pitching and decluttering are the best moves you can make once you decide to put your house on the market. And there are a few other tricks you can use now to improve your chances of selling, say real estate agents. “You need to have an immaculately clean home and home staging is also important,” said Ian Osborne, part of The Curtis Goddard Team with Re/Max Chay Realty. “Staging doesn’t mean replacing your furniture. It means adding flowers and decluttering, working with what you have.” Owners considering a move this spring always hope for a quick sale and to ensure a smooth process, Osborne has advice for would-be sellers. It might mean changing paint colours and storing away that tribal mask collection, sports team memorabilia or hobby items. “Smell is also important. Take any pets out during any showing.” And if it snows when homebuyers are stopping in, clearing the walkway and even the back deck to show off interlocking or woodwork makes a difference, he said. Finishing off those incomplete DIY projects is also key. “Wrap up those half-finished projects and make sure the big things are done,” Re/Max Chay real estate agent Curtis God-

dard said. “Those are the things that will come to light in a home inspection, like a furnace, roof or electrical.” He added while a new roof or furnace might be expensive, you can fix it for less than a buyer who wants to take the cost off the closing price. “You want to do anything that will stimulate the buyer’s confidence in your home and you’ll get multiple offers,” Osborne said. But the big part of doing anything to your home is calling in the professionals, said Barrie and District Association of Realtors president Mike Douglas. He said most homes in today’s market are staged, which has increased homebuyers’ expectations. “You only get one chance to make a first impression,” Douglas said. “If people want to see your home a second or third time, they’re looking at the home’s function. They wouldn’t be there again if they didn’t like it.” His tip is to clean off every surface, including countertops, dressers and tables. “People react better if it gives the appearance there’s lots of space. In every cabinet, clear it so no spot is full. If you have a bookshelf that can hold 30 books, only put 10 in it.” While kitchen and bathroom renovations tend to add value to homes, Douglas added this time of year, landscaping is a big selling feature. “The curb appeal matters a lot. The walkway from the driveway to the house. That is the first impression.”

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There is no place in today’ society for intolerance

t is with great alarm and sadness that the devastation of the horrific and senseless Orlando massacre has spilled, however slightly, into our local communities. Hateful anti-gay slurs were apparently uttered between local students at a house party Saturday night — albeit before the massacre occurred — but hardened retaliation escalated Monday, no doubt in anger regarding the murders of 49 LGBT citizens in the States. Regardless — world terrorism issues aside — we still have a homophobic problem at home that needs to be addressed. Here’s what went down. Students at rival Newmarket high schools are under police investigation today after an unnecessary and hateful anti-gay slur at a local house party that led to one male being sent to hospital. It can’t be a coincidence that America’s worst and most devastating mass gun murder/terrorist attack, aimed at Florida’s LGBT community, led, in some way, to the unfortunate violence at a local high school, involving a knife and BB gun. Following last weekend’s attack and senseless murder of innocent citizens at a Florida nightclub, one would hope people would be drawn together and share a new understanding and open-mindedness toward those who choose alternative lifestyles. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case in Newmarket, and that’s such a shame and a real eye-opener for everyone. According to one parent, a male from Sacred Heart Catholic High School made unwanted advances toward a female from Sir William Mulock High School. When the advances were rejected, the male allegedly suggested the female was bisexual. By lunch hour Monday, the targeted 18-year-old female confronted the male by driving to Sacred Heart. Once there, the female allegedly waited for the boy and drove straight through a group of nearby male teenagers. One teenager injured his head and was taken to hospital with a concussion, according to police, who were called at 12:37 p.m. An argument escalated and a fight began. Does this tension have anything to do with the massacre in Orlando? No one knows, but if we have learned anything from this unspeakable darkness in the Sunshine State, it is that we need to let people live the lives they want to lead. Terrorism and hate will, unfortunately, not dissipate due to this mass murder, but we need to take a step back. Let’s celebrate and embrace our differences. There is no place in today’s society for intolerance.

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charged Jack Withrow — Two of those sound like they had a problem with the type of dishwasher. Is that how businesses are treated in York Region? Charged and publicly paraded as “unsafe” due to fixable and relatively mundane reasons? There has been a revolving door of businesses in “Bagel World’s” current location and finally we have something that is successful there. I would imagine this will hurt them and potentially put them out. Can we find a better way to go about this process? Andrea Culley — Not sure about you, but if machines, utensils and other areas of the restaurant are not being sanitized properly I would like to know! I think by them receiving a warning (fail) they will be able to fix their problem(s) and make it safe/ healthy for their customers.

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I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Is Davis Drive really Newmarket’s future? I see a lot of comments from councillors and the public about Davis Drive in general and about empty buses. All valid. This also ties in with traffic flow, back roads within town and another example of bad planning by the Town of Newmarket, York Region and Metrolinx. All are culpable. The old Davis needed touch ups and a re-pave with Main and Prospect streets widened and turn lanes added. It did not need what was done. Those who remember the old road, remember it was Newmarket’s main shopping area. When the announcement was made, I drove it more frequently than I ever had, at different times of day and night and timed my trips. On average, between Yonge and Leslie streets, was six minutes. As construction came closer to reality, York Region manipulated the stop lights to cause a false perception. And they still do, both on Yonge and Davis. Yes, I have seen them do it on many occasions. Now, what we have, is a road with no destination. With trees planted on both sides, and down the centre, where to put snow? It’s a road, not a garden. The trees will all die, road salt kills trees. Another endless expense. The cost is almost not measurable. The actual construction cost is not all in yet, but well over its estimate. Davis will remain a ghost road for decades. So, lets look at Metrolinx’s track record. Not very good all together. The overall picture, this is like a scene from Animal Farm or Nineteen Eighty-Four. For those politicians who cry, “This is a look to the future,” I have to say, you have ruined Newmarket’s future. You have taken Newmarket from being a destination, to “a wide spot in the road”. We have overspent on pet projects and directed our energy toward friends in the “old boy’s club”. But you will be gone, before the true tally is realized 10, 20 or 30 years from now. And the taxpayer will be left holding the bag. Remember, we get to pay for it. I grew up at Dixon Road and Islington Avenue in Etobicoke. It was a nice place until condos came along. I went to the same schools as Rob and Doug Ford, 20 years before them. I even owned a condo at 320 Dixon when condos were a new thing. But look at it now — crime central, where guns, gangs and violence are a part of every

day life. Is that Newmarket’s future? I will never know the end result, but my best guess tells me, yes, and it’s an educated guess.

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Why does Davis Drive light stay red? Re: Why aren’t Davis Drive lights synced, letter to the editor by Sean Gravelle letter, June 9. Something else that baffles me is when the train is in the station. Why is it that the light going north and south (on Main Street) of Davis stays red? There can’t be any traffic going east or west on Davis until the train leaves the station. Why is this? To which department does this responsibility fall?

Bruce Hall Newmarket

School board that would chop special ed has no conscience Re: York Catholic District School Board eyes cuts amid $12M shortfall, June 9. Only a school board with no conscience would consider putting special education on the chopping block. There are much less harmful expenses for chopping in the budget expense categories such as after-school busing. Increasing the distance from the school to students’ homes, especially for secondary students, should also be looked at. This would not solve the entire $12M shortfall for the York Catholic District School Board, but it could create a dent, especially at the secondary school level. I suspect there are other areas where cutting could happen if people took the time to look closely, item by item, at the board’s prior expenses breakdown. There may even be surpluses in some categories. This article mentioned Aurora’s St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School. If anyone wants to see evidence of traffic jams around a school after the end of day, try going into the Tim Hortons plaza behind the school. It is jam packed with parents picking up their teenagers after school because the school pickup zone cannot accommodate all the cars picking up teenagers after classes. My children were both special education students and I had to fight a similar battle for them because they could not fight for themselves. It is 10 years ago since the youngest graduated high school. They are both better off for having had the experience of their right to an education,

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regardless of their learning disabilities. They were able to be included with their peer age group in the education experience Ontario offers. Please don’t let trustees do this to these children, who don’t know the long-term effects of being denied a place in our school system. I would hope parents of these children stage public protests, inviting all adults in the community to attend. This is so wrong.

Mary McKinnon Newmarket

Our creeks display disturbing amount of garbage Aurora has many beautiful wetlands that border residential and commercial properties. These eco systems are easily accessible for us to enjoy in hope that we don’t affect them. Our annual cleanup day really does not focus on our shorelines as our creeks display a disturbing amount of garbage. Our own backyard would benefit if volunteers would self designate a shoreline that they would clean a couple of times per year. If enough of us were to assist at a time that is convenient to each volunteer, we could eventually assign all Aurora waterways. Some may already be maintained and those with shoreline properties could manage their own space. Perhaps the town or a sponsor would supply gloves, bags and containers while the town allows roadside pick up in lieu of our efforts. The first cleanup would be tough, but maintaining would be much easier. Perhaps the town should adopt the slogan: Aurora’s managing waterways: It’s your back yard.

Michael Blom Aurora

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know I’ve shared this story before, about how when I was a kid I wondered if Americans think our red and white flag is inspired by what Canadians look like after miles and miles behind the wheel with the window down, left arm resting on the door, left side of the face exposed to the sun.   That’s what my father looked like for most of my summers in the days before air-conditioned cars, as the driver on camping trips to exotic spots in the U.S. (although these days with our weak dollar, maybe that’s a trip for some time in the future). Or at least we thought of the trips as exotic. I imagine we often just looked tired or grumpy. In a long trip in a cramped car, you’re soon reading each other’s thoughts — particularly my mother’s, who not far into each trip was thinking, “Never again! Why am I doing this? I must be mad!” After the first day, Dad looked like a lobster that had been held over a pot and cooked on one side. Eventually he developed a “halftan”, as we called it, the kind of braising you get when you’re a Canadian piloting a station wagon on great adventures of cultural and geographic exploration across the United Steaks of America. We saw North and South Dakota, North and South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and all its awe-inspiring federal buildings, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan, and many points in between. The Kennedy Space Center, museums, arenas and roadside eateries. There was Wisconsin, known for its dairy farms, with an odour to match. We once saw a bumper sticker that read, “Smell our dairy air.” You didn’t need to be in French immersion to get the joke. More than just the scenery, the history and the smells, it was the people we met that made the trips fascinating. We like to believe that Americans are all the same. But on those trips I often found the opposite to be true — that if we met travellers from Halifax or Winnipeg we all seemed to find ourselves to be very similar. But the Americans were different from us and each other. Regional accents, how people dressed, how loudly they spoke, the expressions they used. Like the Kentuckian named Kyle who called me “ya’ll”. I’d be turning around to see who else he was speaking to. And the people from “Bah Haba, Mayin” (Bar Harbor, Maine) I understood even less. I still think of America these days in the belief it has to be the greatest country on the planet — no offence to my fellow Canadians and Canada, my beloved home. At the same time, America is like one of those wonderful, big, loud, inspiring and yet flawed people you might meet in life, who has all these great qualities yet some type of weakness that always knocks them back a notch or two in life, despite all the steps they take forward. Or someone whose strength is also their weakness. For the Americans it’s a steadfast belief in freedom and the Constitution protecting the rights of individuals from the whims of government. “Live free or die”, as you will see on licence plates in the northeast. I firmly believe the freedoms we have in Canada are possible because Americans stand up for them on behalf of the free world. But included in that Constitution is the right for people to bear arms. Which may have made sense 200 years ago, in the time of muskets with a small population of colonists in revolution against England, but can be a problem today, in the era of high-powered assault rifles, big cities, and fanaticism. The Orlando shooting was actually one of dozens of mass shootings in the U.S. this year, reports say. It was the worst, so far. It would be wonderful if it were also the last, but something fundamental would have to change for that to happen.

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A Special Networking Breakfast with the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce June 21, 7 to 9 a.m. The Franklin Club, 72 Franklin Rd. The beautiful Franklin Club for networking and breakfast in the relaxing spacious surroundings. Our Sponsor: The Franklin Club - An informative meeting introducing the club and offer a private tour following the breakfast to all who attend. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Fishing to follow for an additional fee of $50, see details on the EGCOC website. The cost is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Contact: Suzanne, egcoc@egcoc.org, 905-478-8447.

PARTAGEZ le français - Newmarket June 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tim Horton’s (Gates of York Plaza), 17310 Yonge St. Group for people (francophones to beginners) looking to put their French language conversation skills into action. The meetings are unstructured and depend on the initiative of the participants. Francophones and stronger speakers are encouraged to share their French language skills with less strong speakers. Those needing a helping hand are encouraged to actively seek a helping hand. Participants move between tables to reinvigorate the conversations. Hopefully this group can be a place to express and give value to the enthusiasm toward the French language, and at the same time be a place where neighbours can meet neighbours. Please participate to share/celebrate/improve your French, have fun, and meet new people! Contact: partagez.york@yahoo.ca

Bug Off (Alternatives to Pesticides) with Angie Allen June 21, 8 to 10 p.m. Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Monthly meeting of the Newmarket Garden Club. Contact: 647-517-3473.

Chamber Business Social at Aw, Shucks! June 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aw Shucks Seafood Bar & Bistro, 15474 Yonge St. in Aurora. Come out for casual networking at Aw, Shucks! No need to register, just drop in! Business socials feature a cash bar. Contact: Sandra Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262.

Summer Salads June 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. York Region Food Network, 350 Industrial Parkway S in Aurora. Salads can be so much more than just lettuce. This free workshop offers sensational salads & dressings - perfect for easy entertaining and BBQ season. Salads will use the best of what’s grown locally. To reserve your place in this workshop, contact Kate. Contact: Kate Greavette, kateg@yrfn.ca, 905-841-3101.

Newmarket Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting June 16, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. June meeting will celebrate 20 years of support. There will be a barbecue and a peer-to-peer casual gathering so bring your spouse. An RSVP would be appreciated for planning purposes. Respond via email to info@ newmarketprostatecancer.com if you plan to attend. Everyone is welcome, even if you did not RSVP. Learn more at newmarketprostatecancer.com Contact: Walt Klywak, wklywak1@gmail.com, 905-895-1975.

HANDBELL CONCERT June 21, 7:30 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St. in Aurora. Handbell concert featuring the Carillon Ringers and the Handbell ensembles fromthe Aurora United Church. Contact: Pat Innes, innesp6@hotmail.com, 905-841-1889.

Men Wanted Who Love To Sing June 16, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St. Experience the joy of singing four-part a cappella harmony in the company of friends, while supporting our communities through various events. Contact: Dave McCaffrey, info@uccchorus.com, 289-648-6300.

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What’s the BIG idea 2.0? June 16, 7 to 9 p.m. Town of Newmarket Municipal Office, 395 Mulock Dr. Food justice requires more than community responses: Learn how a Basic Income Guarantee can reduce food insecurity. Join York Region Food Network for its annual food security event. This year’s events will feature videos and speakers to share information about how a Basic Income can reduce food insecurity in the community, and what plans are in the works for a Basic Income pilot project in Ontario. Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Kate, kateg@yrfn.ca, 905-841-3101.

Discovery Days for Kids June 18, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Hillary House National Historic Site, 15372 Yonge St. in Aurora. Join the Aurora Historical Society for our summer children’s program Discovery Days for Kids! Each day will consist of a kid-friendly tour of Hillary House National Historic Site followed by a fun heritage craft or activity. Programs include Medical Detectives, Nature Seekers, Arts and Craft, Back to School, and our ever-popular Dig It! See aurorahs.com for full details. Contact: Leigha Cooney, leigha.cooney@aurorahs.com, 905-727-8991.

Tomorrow Hansen Palooza June 17, 3:40 to 9 p.m. Rick Hansen Public School, 490 Mavrinac Blvd. in Aurora. Join the fun at the annual Hansen Palooza There will be lots of fun to be had with many inflatable bouncers, music, games, tasty treats and more! Contact: 905-841-6225. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC June 17, 4 to 7 p.m. Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Why NOW is the time to become a blood donor: 200,000 donations are needed by July 1, to help patients over the summer. We have a greater need for donors with Type O blood, but all donors are encouraged to get involved. Book online at www.blood.ca or download the GiveBlood app. Contact: elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283.

This weekend AURORA Farmers Market June 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aurora Town Park on Wells Street. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, food vendors, hand-crafted artifacts and products such as jewelry, furniture, soap, musical entertainment, buskers, flowers and more. Contact: 647-669-0150, www.facebook.com/aurorafarmersmarket.

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER June 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mount Albert Public School, 5488 Mount Albert Rd. The Grade 8 graduating class of Mount Albert Public School has organized a car wash fundraiser. All funds raised will be used to support the graduation activities for the class. Put some teenagers to work - stop by and let them wash your car. Donations and support from Mount Albert Home Hardware and Mount Albert Firefighters. Contact: Diane Emery, emerydiane@hotmail.com, 905-473-6239. FREE ZUMBA at the River Walk Commons in Newmarket June 18, 8 to 9 a.m. River Walk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Open to the public this is a free event at the Newmarket Farmers Market starting this Saturday...no need to sign up just come out and have fun. Contact: Peter Geibel, pgeibel@live.ca, 416-804-5581. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC June 18, 9 a.m. to noon. East Gwillimbury Sport Complex, 1914 Mt. Albert Rd. Why NOW is the time to become a blood donor: 200,000 donations are needed by July 1, to help patients over the summer. We have a greater need for donors with Type O blood, but all donors are encouraged to get involved. Book online at www.blood.ca or download the GiveBlood app. Contact: elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283. TAI CHI OPEN HOUSE June 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Canadian Tai Chi Academy, 1220 Stellar Dr., Unit 203B in Newmarket. Free Introductory Class for a new class starting the following week. Come and learn the set with and discover the benefits of the ancient art of Tai Chi. The Canadian Tai Chi Academy is a Reg. Char. Org. No. 85630 8366 RR0001. Contact: Newmarket@CanadianTaiChiAcadmy.org, 289-366-9956.

Authors at Elman W. Campbell Museum June 18, 1 to 2 p.m. Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S in Newmarket. Come visit the Elman W. Campbell Museum for an afternoon of character discussion and narrative with Steven Gilbert, author of The Journal of the Main Street Secret Lodge and Colville. Free admission. RSVP by June 17. Contact: Beth Sinyard, bsinyard@newmarket.ca, 905-953-5314. BeBop and Dance June 18, 10:30 to 11 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Ages 2 - 5 years. Free Drop In. An action packed program filled with movement for little ones. artisan festival hosted by North Newmarket Lions June 18 & 19, 10 a.m to 5p.m. Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket. An event showcasing local artists, arts and crafts, homemade goodies and much more, Food available in the outdoor BBQ area and free admission! Contact: Brad Sel, snelbrad@yahoo.com, 905-868-9621. Customer Appreciation Pizza Party at Pizza Pizza June 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pizza Pizza, 16640 Yonge St. One of Pizza Pizza’s Newmarket locations is hosting a community pizza party on Saturday, June 18 to celebrate its customers. Popular menu items will be available at discounted prices and $5 gift cards will be awarded to the first 50 people to arrive at the customer appreciation event. Everyone is welcome to attend Contact: Sarah Todd, saraht@torchiacom.com, 416-341-9929.

Next week a Buddhist perspective with Gen Kelsang Suma June 20, 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. You 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 a discussion. The cost is $10 per class or 5 classes for $40. Contact: Betty Whitehouse, epcjampaling@gmail.com, 705-733-5255.

35th Annual Aurora Chamber Golf Classic June 21, 1 to 2 p.m. St. Andrews Valley Golf Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail. Connect with 100 of Aurora’s most prominent business people! For more details and to download the registration form for the 35th Annual Golf Classic, visit: www.aurorachamber.on.ca/golf-classic Registration – a 7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start – 8:30 a.m. Ticket includes 18 holes of golf, cart, continental breakfast, networking lunch, and prizes. Cash bar. Cost is $175. Contact: Sandra Watson, s.watson@aurorachamber.on.ca, 905-727-7262. Introduction to the Benefits of Essential Oils for Home and Body June 22, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway N. Linda Lee Purvis has a three-decade career in the floral industry as a designer, teacher, writer and artist. In addition to the aesthetic virtues of botanicals, she has incorporated the healing powers of plants into her life and current business: “Synergy Life Arts”, where she offers gentle alternatives to life’s challenges for overall wellness. Contact: Jovan, jovanmilosevic91@hotmail.com. Family Storytime June 22, 10:30 to 11 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Join us for fun with stories, rhymes, and songs. Special Guest for Mount Albert Library - Sparky & EG Fire Services - June 15 and Holland Landing Library Sparky & EG Fire Services - June 16 Ages: 0 -5 Free York North Lyme disease Support Group Meeting June 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Nobleton Public Library, 8 Sheardown Dr. in King. Open to public. Lyme patients and caregivers most welcome but anyone simply wanting more information on Lyme disease is also welcome. Discussion Night. The recent National Conference on Lyme disease will be the topic. Find us on Facebook - York North Lyme Group. Contact: Linda, yorknorth.lymegroup@gmail.com. LEARN Seminar Series - Social Media Time Savers June 23, 9 to 11 a.m. Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave. Did you know 43% of small businesses dedicate six or more hours per week to social media? While it’s important to engage for social visibility and key connections online, we all want to do more in less time. This session will help you save time and get back to what you love - running your business/events. Join and learn the latest time savers and best practices. Contact: events@newmarketchamber.ca, 905-898-5900.

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ORLANDO MASSACRE — THE AFTERMATH

Orlando Massacre sparks new focus in York Region From Front Page

me and has the hope of unconditional support, respect and love for everybody and hopefully I can give that to him,” she said. Knegje emotionally described how meaningful it was to proudly raise the Pride flag at Vaughan city hall as 200 people looked on a day after the shooting. “I’m obviously so upset and saddened and shocked at what happened in Orlando and reeling from that and the emotions from that. To be able to have an event like we had — with strong support from the community and the ability to raise the flag and to show the strength of the community and recognition of the victims and those who survived — it just felt important, it felt right to do something today,” she said.

‘We can’t be fighting homophobia with Islamophobia.’ Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua spoke movingly of the love and acceptance he has for his 28-year-old gay son, JeanPaul. “This is a very important day, as we recognize while many advances in human rights have been achieved, there’s a long way to go. I can tell you this personally, as the father of a gay man. The gay community faces many, many challenges,” he said. “I went through it, I went through it personally. There’s a lot of confusion I know my son went through during his life. But there is only one way to deal with that, with the power of love, which, I think, is the resource that is required whenever you are dealing with individuals who are being treated unfairly.” Bevilacqua spoke of sitting in a church and his heart was filled with a sense he had to reach out to his son. “At that time, I did not know that my son is gay. But I wrote him a text right there in that church and I talked to him about how I was so proud to see parents and children together at that church, children whose parents had actually rejected them, and then at that moment they came together,” he said. The region’s annual Pride Parade, taking place Saturday at 2 p.m. in Richmond Hill, beginning at the intersection of Yonge Street and Crosby Avenue, is usually a day of celebration. This year’s event will be overshadowed by the sorrow and anger of the Orlando shooting, York Pride Fest director of

development and communications, Jacob Gal, said. “Everyone is trying to get into the mood, but it’s hard to celebrate when so many people have died,” he said. The board of the York Pride Parade participated as a group in this week’s vigil in Toronto for the Orlando massacre and used the opportunity to discuss how the weekend’s tragedy would change their strategy. In light of what happened in Florida, board members say they want to re-focus on engaging the community, making their group more visible and increasing dialogue with diverse groups to break down barriers. “We have queer Muslims in our group and we have to remember that one person does not represent any one group,” Gal said. “We can’t be fighting homophobia with Islamophobia.” Gal hopes people will get more involved with Pride and help spread the word about respect, support and comfort. “Orlando is a big reminder about why we have Pride. Why we need to go below the surface to reach those we don’t see on a day-to-day basis,” he said, adding as many as 60,000 of the region’s 1.1 million residents in York can identify with the LGBTQ community. “We’ve come a long way in a short time, but we still have a lot of work to do. This is a safe region. York Regional Police are fabulous, they work very hard. But it only takes a small spark (to create a situation like the Orlando shooting).” Pride organizers realize they can’t go into hibernation for a year, that the need to work constantly to foster understanding and relationships with the broader community, Gal said. “That’s what’s so amazing. It’s unfortunate that it took something so upsetting, but it has sparked a huge new motivation,” he said. Donna Smith, a member of Richmond Hill United Church, said she is more keen than ever to participate in the Pride Parade Saturday. “I am even more determined to march with my friends and (I’m dedicated to) witnessing my commitment to being an inclusive and loving person,” she said. “I just don’t understand such hate.” Crowds gathered at the Markham Civic Centre late Tuesday afternoon for a Vigil for Orlando, to stand proud with LGBTQ brothers and sisters. The event to honour victims in the immediate aftermath of the shooting replaced Markham’s Pride flag raising scheduled for June 23.

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MPP Chris Ballard named to cabinet By Teresa Latchford

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Newmarket-Aurora’s Chris Ballard is the fifth York Region MPP in the current provincial cabinet following Monday’s shuffle. Cabinet increases from 27 to 30 members, with 10 ministers taking on new roles and seven new faces. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne described the new cabinet as a strong team focused on creating economic growth and good jobs. “These ministers bring experience, energy, fresh ideas and diversity to the cabinet table,” Wynne said. “Over the next two years, this is the team that will implement our four-part economic plan to deliver on our No. 1 priority: jobs and growth.” Ballard and six other new ministers were sworn in together on the grand staircase at Queen’s Park earlier today and then headed into their first meeting. Only two years into his first term as MPP, Ballard, the new minister of housing and minister responsible for the poverty reduction strategy, said he is both honoured and excited to take what he has been working on since elected to the next level. “Social housing and poverty go hand-inhand and I am honoured that the premier has the faith in me to make change,” Ballard said. “It didn’t take me long to say ‘yes’ to the opportunity when the premier called to discuss it.”

Aurora updating e-PLAY system The town will be working hard this summer to create a new e-PLAY online registration website that is expected to launch in August. It will allow users to register and pay for parks and recreation programs, save programs to their online wish list, manage their family’s schedule and receive reminders

CHRIS BALLARD: Newmarket-Aurora MPP has been named minister for housing and poverty reduction. In his new role, he will be tasked with negotiating with the federal government to ensure Ontario receives its share of funding for social housing. As for having five ministers from York Region in the cabinet, Ballard feels that it will only benefit the region to have five strong voices around the table when discussing issues that also impact York Region, especially when it comes to affordable housing. Tomorrow and into next week he will begin briefing sessions with the deputy minister to ensure he is up to speed on where the current policies stand and where they need to go. “I fully intend to hit the ground running,” he said. electronically. Users will have to create a new account this fall in order to register for programs. Visit aurora.ca/eplay to enter your email and mailing addresses to beat the fall rush. Users who create a new account by July 31 will be entered to win a $100 credit toward any fall program. For more information, call 905-726-4770 or 905-841-7529.

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SEEKING CITIZEN MEMBERS FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA ADVISORY COMMITTEES Aurora Town Council invites residents to apply to participate as a citizen member of one of the following:

Advisory Committees • Environmental Advisory Committee • Heritage Advisory Committee Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016. For more information on roles and responsibilities for Committee members, please visit Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library or the Town of Aurora’s website at www.aurora.ca For more information, please call 905-727-3123, ext. 4227. What is the application process? Appointment to Advisory Committees is open to all residents of Aurora, or owners of land within the municipality, or a tenant of land in Aurora. Applications must be submitted to the Town on the approved application form. Application forms and additional information can be picked up at Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library or by visiting the Town’s website at www.aurora.ca Applications should be addressed to the Deputy Clerk and submitted by email to pthoma@aurora.ca or by fax at 905-726-4732. Applications can also be submitted by mail or hand delivered to 100 John West Way, P.O. Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1. Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 www.aurora.ca/publicnotices | 905-727-3123, ext. 4227

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The grand re-opening of the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame in a new location is expected this fall. In 2013, the hall opened on the third floor of town hall and the organization is now working out the details of relocating to the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex in hopes of re-opening Oct. 1. Hall executive director Nancy Black and exhibition co-ordinator Michelle Johnson recently shared the vision for the new location with members of town council. “We want the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame and, thusly, the SARC to celebrate Aurora sport heritage, inspire locals and visitors and ensure that this new location becomes a popular sport tourism destination,” Black said. Not only is the SARC the first facility people encounter when they drive into Aurora from Hwy. 404, but it also hosts a number of visitors from various locations and sporting backgrounds, Black explained. Johnson walked town council through the dynamic and interactive approach the organization is proposing. The hall teamed up with a local designer to create a vision that would be possible in the new space. “We would like the presence of the hall to be apparent from the moment that you walk into the complex,” she said. “Visitors’ eyes will be drawn down the hallway toward the western end, where a hanging sign will indicate the presence of the hall.” Further, the existing grey columns will be

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‘We would like the presence of the hall to be apparent from the moment that you walk into the complex.’ “Children and youth are connected to technology,” Johnson said. “Many institutions use similar projection installments, such as the Ontario Science Centre and Hockey Hall of Fame.” Once past the wall, refurbished display cases will contain graphics, historical artifacts, honoured members’ memorabilia and, hopefully, some items supplied by the public. Displays of the newest inductees will be the first seen as the hall is entered. Further into the hall will be educational displays and more. “This new home has the potential to become a significant regional sport tourism destination,” Black said. “It is very important that the final product be something the whole town can take pride in.” Council has requested a report and discussion be added to the June 21 general committee meeting agenda.

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Approximate drive distance from Toronto: 1,613-km round trip. Approximate drive time: 7 hours and 28 minutes each way. Approximate gas cost: $108.53 round trip. Toronto Pearson International Airport to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport Approximate cost: $454.50 round trip. Average flight time: 1 hour 40 minutes each way.

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A number of students at rival Newmarket high schools are under investigation by York Regional Police with one likely to be hit with serious criminal charges. The fracas started after an alleged slur at a house party led to one male youth being sent to hospital followed by a fight involving a knife and BB gun, according to one parent. The situation began late Saturday night when a teenaged male from Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary School apparently made unwanted advances toward a female from Sir William Mulock High School, said the father, who does not want to be identified due to concerns over his child’s safety. When the advances were rejected, the male allegedly suggested the female was “bisexual”, he added. By lunch hour Monday, the female, aged 18, wanted to confront the male, he said, driving to Sacred Heart on Lemar Road in Newmarket. Once there, the female is alleged to have waited for the boy, before leaving the school with a relative in her car, driving straight through a group of nearby male teenagers. Although all managed to jump out of the way, one teenager was unable to get out of her path and was forced to jump up, landing on the hood of the car, the father said. Once on the vehicle, the driver apparently failed to stop, resulting in the boy rolling off, injuring his head and later being taken to hospital with a concussion, according to police, who were called at 12:37 p.m. It’s unclear if this male was the same teenager who spoke the original words to the girl. Soon after, an argument escalated and a fight began in a nearby wooded area north of the school,

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in which a BB gun and knife were produced. The individual who pulled a knife was relieved of the weapon quickly by another student and the BB gun was not used, the father added. “Obviously this violence doesn’t have anything to do with the tragedy in Orlando (which took place after the initial incident) but the fact that she would get so angry (is curious),” said the parent, referring to the massacre of 49 people at a PRIDE event, in Orlando, FLA. “No matter what was said to her, it doesn’t give her the right to plow into students. They are just words. It’s very concerning that she would be driven to this type of anger as a result of this incident. The most concerning for me is she didn’t stop (the car).” He added that he would like to see a lecture at both schools about how to properly deal with one’s emotions. “This is serious business, this girl is 18 now, this could result in … charges,” he added. As for what the schools plan to do about the incident, both York Region Catholic and district school boards said they will be working with police and taking appropriate measures related to student discipline “if/when necessary”. “Student safety is always a top priority for the board,” both spokespeople said in emailed statements. Although no charges have yet been laid, Const. Andy Pattenden said officers are continuing to investigate.

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Gregor MacKellar’s first passion may be football. If he goes with his second passion, Texas may not know what to think. The Grade 11 student at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora is the anchor to the Saints’ football team’s offensive line. He also is an accomplished bagpiper. However, it is the football side of the 17-year-old which has led to a scholarship to attend Rice University in Houston starting in 2017. The pipes can wait. MacKellar made a verbal commitment last week to accept an offer to join to the Owls’ football program where he will catch up with another Saints’ alum in Peter Godber who will be a junior next season. “It’s a dream of mine to be playing in Texas where football is such a big deal and they worship football,” said the six-foot, fiveinch, 310-pound native of Halifax, who has played on Texas turf as a member of Team Ontario and Team Canada programs. “I’m definitely confident with that decision. It’ll be nice to be under his (Godber) wing in my red-shirt year. He absolutely loves it.” So keen was MacKellar, who will play his

third and final varsity season at St. Andrew’s College in the fall, and aware of the competition for the spot, that he flew to Houston to attend a three-hour camp last weekend smack in the middle of his exam schedule at the Aurora private boys’ school. Ironically, the offensive line coach he hoped to impress was not in attendance at the camp. Despite performing well, he thought talk of offers would have to wait for another day. “I was leaving the stadium when the head coach spotted me,” said MacKellar, who plays left tackle for the Saints. “He stopped his conversation and made me a full offer. I’m not sure, but I think there were 200 kids there and three offers made that day so I was definitely happy with that. I had heard they don’t make an offer unless they see you in person so that’s why I went.” He committed to Rice on June 6 after debating whether to attend a mid-June camp at Syracuse University, his other top option. He learned that the Orange was lining up several offers at his position. St. Andrew’s head coach Len Gurr called Monday to advise that there were six offers for two offensive line spots at Rice. “I figured I would take that offer but I didn’t commit on the spot,” said MacKellar.

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“I knew I had to act fast and waited through that day then called the coaches.” MacKellar’s choice didn’t come as a surprise to his high school coach. “I think Rice in the back of his mind was always his first choice,” said Gurr. “There’s already one of our own there and knowing that kind of cements it in Gregor’s mind. It has to be the right fit for kids, especially Canadian kids. It’s never a question of ability but of fit.” MacKellar is also an accomplished Grade 1 level competitive bagpiper, although he concedes he has scaled back his musical activity in favour of football. The coaches at Rice asked that he bring his bagpipes but he declined. “Bagpiping is a pretty big thing at SAC,” said MacKellar, who intends to major

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Huron Warriors tackle rugby title The Huron Heights Warriors capped an undefeated season by defeating Bill Crothers Colts 19-10 in the boys midget rugby championship game Thursday at Fletcher’s Fields in Markham. Caleb Daher, Matt Winstance-Smith and Conner Franzisi scored tries and Julian Curia kicked two conversions for the Warriors.

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Bucs, Raiders youth football merger produces Lions York Region Football Association hopes combining forces will result in more competitive environment for the 2017 season

trength in numbers, perhaps. Power formation in terms of combining quality from two sources? Absolutely. Cross swashbuckling Bucs with marauding Raiders and what do you get? Lions. That is the play call for the York Region Football Association in its maiden season after two longstanding youth football programs – York Simcoe Bucs and Markham Raiders - merged in the off-season. Breaking the huddle this season for summer and upcoming fall programs as the York Region Lions is intended to produce a more competitive environment for both organizations which have traditionally struggled to be competitive

against other centres across the province. “I’ve been with (Bucs) for 10 years and we needed the change,” said Dave Lovegrove, who is the interim president of the alliance. “I’ve wanted us to be a premier club in Ontario and we weren’t.” He said adopting the Lions name immediately and taking their colours for the 2017 season should help people realize the program is launching a new identity and look. That link fits with the club taking advantage of coaching from nearby York University to fill coaching roles on its teams. Lovegrove said he approached Markham club officials during the off-season about unifying the programs.

the numbers are solid. The most important thing for me is, I think, for the long term we wanted a more strategic direction.” Lovegrove said the 325 registered players in rep and house league programs represents a 17 per cent increase over Bucs’ registration numbers in 2015. He said the relationship with York University and York Region Athletic Association’s high school program creates a vital link which should provide benefits for all parties. Some high schools, in fact, benefitted last season from using coaches on the staff of the Ontario University Athletics team. “The real way we’re competing is getting into high schools and growing football in the region,” he

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark “They were struggling with numbers and we were struggling with the performance level we wanted to achieve,” he said. “There is not a huge increase but

NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Highway 404 from 407 ETR to Green Lane (W.O. 03-20024) Class Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study STUDY The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has retained MMM Group Limited to undertake the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) and Preliminary Design Study for the 26 km section of Highway 404 from the 407 ETR to Green Lane, in the Regional Municipality of York. The study area is shown on the key plan. The objectives of the study are to assess and identify rehabilitation, operational and safety improvements throughout the study corridor and develop a plan that includes contract staging and sequencing for future construction projects.

said. “The only way to do that is to work together. “Now we can help get coaches to high schools that have football and even to feeder (elementary) schools that might have flag football. The long-term view is that we should have better and more competitive teams.” The merger ended independent and competing programs in the region for age groups ranging from atom and peewee in the Ontario Minor Football League and Ontario Varsity Football League for high school aged players in summer, and bantam and below for Ontario Football League play in the fall months.

‘They were struggling with numbers and we were struggling with the performance level we wanted to achieve... There is not a huge increase but the numbers are solid. The most important thing for me is, I think, for the long term we wanted a more strategic direction.’ The Raiders program was formed in the mid-1970s while the Bucs were formed in 1994 so easy letting go from the standpoint of tradition and pride was no expected to be easy. “The Markham people can be sad and the Bucs people can be sad,” said Lovegrove. “We want to try and focus on making this a better program. The goal now is to grow football in Markham and Richmond Hill and keep it growing in the Aurora and Newmarket area.” On the field, the varsity level team is off to a solid 4-0 start after edging Oshawa Buckeyes 16-15 on Saturday in Aurora. “Neither Markham or York has been 3-0 at the varsity level that I can recall,” said Lovegrove prior to the weekend’s game. “The other (OVFL) teams have at least one win so good things are happening. It’s the first of a three-year plan. I’m not expecting championships.”

The recommended plan includes the following: • Proposed widening of Highway 404 to accommodate an additional High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction. The widening will occur within the existing median between the northbound and southbound lanes. • Proposed interchange improvements at 16th Avenue and at Mulock Drive. • Carpool lot and ramp reconfiguration at Major MacKenzie Drive. • Proposed bridge improvements to accommodate widening. • Additional illumination will be provided as required. • Storm water management and drainage improvements. THE PROCESS This study followed the approved environmental planning process for Group ‘B’ projects under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). The Preliminary Design study has been completed and a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) has been prepared. The TESR documents the details of the recommended plan, the anticipated environmental and property impacts, proposed mitigation measures, and a summary of consultation undertaken throughout the study. The TESR is available for a 30-day public review period from Thursday, June 16, 2016 to Monday, July 18, 2016 on the project website (www.hwy404eastudy.ca) and during regular business hours at the following locations: Ministry of Transportation Central Region - Building D - 3rd Floor Planning and Environmental Office 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue Toronto, ON M3M 0B7 Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

York Region Administrative Centre 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Town of East Gwillimbury 19000 Leslie Street Sharon, ON L0G 1V0 Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 111 Sandiford Drive Stouffville, ON L4A 0Z8 Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Avenue Newmarket, ON L3Y 1W1 Tues – Thurs: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fri & Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Richmond Hill Public Library – Central 1 Atkinson Street Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0H5 Mon – Thurs: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fri: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge Street Aurora, ON L4G 1M1 Mon: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tues – Thurs: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fri & Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Angus Glen Public Library 3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East Markham, ON L6C 1P8 Mon – Thurs: 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fri & Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Aurora Town Hall 100 John West Way Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

City of Markham Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, ON L3R 9W3 Mon – Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Town of Richmond Hill 225 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Interested persons are encouraged to review the TESR and provide comments during the 30-day review period, which will end on Monday, July 18, 2016. If, after consulting with MTO and the consultant, you have serious unresolved concerns, you have the right to request the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change (11th Floor, Ferguson Block, 77 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, ON M7A 2T5) make a Part II Order (Bump-up) for this project. A Part II Order may lead to the preparation of an individual environmental assessment. The Minister of the Environment and Climate Change must receive your Part II Order request by Monday, July 18, 2016. A copy of the request should also be forwarded to the MTO and the consultant at the addresses below. If there are no outstanding Part II Order requests at the end of the 30-day review period, which will end on Monday, July 18, 2016, the project will be considered to have met the requirements of the Class EA.

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Ms. Rebecca Palys, P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer Ministry of Transportation - Central Region 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, 4th Floor, Building D Toronto, ON M3M 0B7 tel: 416-235-5566 fax: 416-235-3576 e-mail: project-team@hwy404eastudy.ca

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A gorgeous view from the tee deck at the par-3 8th hole at Nobleton Lakes.

Course tweaks make for new-look Nobleton Lakes Nobleton Lakes The View/The Wood HEAD PRO: Jon Mozes STATUS: Public SIGNATURE HOLE: If Nobleton Lakes has not been on your list of courses played in the past year or so, it may be time to get re-acquainted. Without hesitation, the island green is the hole most remembered at this 27-hole facility. Though there is no physical change, a completely different mindset grips players at this short par-3 thanks to a shuffling of the deck of holes. The former starting hole to The View is now No. 3, which means a chance for players starting on this particular nine to get their feet wet before testing their nerve over the all-carry tee shot. At 122 yards (white tees) the play remains the same – better long or slightly wide than short and wet. “The main reason for the change is to avoid the island hole as the starting hole,” said head golf professional Jon Mozes. “It’s a tough way to start. It’s a two-hole warmup now and guys love the change.”

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CURSE OF THE COURSE: The stretch of holes on The Woods from No. 5 through 8 test accuracy through tree-lined fairways. Then again, nothing is truly easy on any of the three distinctly different nine-hole courses at Nobleton Lakes. “None of the holes on this course are a cakewalk,” offered panel member Mr. Wiggedy Whack. GIMME A LIFE MEMBERSHIP: The traditional parkland layout uses the Oak Ridges Moraine to full advantage. Lots of eye-catching holes and fair challenge await. Fall golf is a treat for the eyes as changing leaves add to the visual appeal. CLUB-TOSSING TIME: The second and third holes on The View are waiting to pounce on a good score from the front nine. On this two-hole mini-stretch, it is a challenge from the first swing on the par-5 starting hole and No. 2 is rated as the toughest handicap on the nine. The former 8-9 View combo can be a sobering start to your round. The View ends at the former No. 7 “You can easily throw away a good Woods nine in a hurry,” said Mozes. PANEL’S PICK: The fifth and sixth holes on The Woods

are beauties. The former is a par-3 playing along the pond connecting the holes. The latter, a par-4 test from a pie-shaped tee box, requires a drive to carry the same pond and plays into a tree-lined fairway and enclosed green. THE PRO’S VIEW: From the club’s point of view, the redesign of holes creates a better flow and pace. All three nines now start with par fives. “It makes the pace of play better and smoother starts. It backs off that logjam,” said Mozes. GENERAL INFO: Nearly $1-million has been poured into clubhouse renovations. Additionally, upgrades to bunkers has added to the experience ... Plan is to upgrade greens over the next 10 years … Opened for play in early 1980s. LOCATION: 125 Nobleton Lakes Drive, Nobleton Tel: 905-859-4070 Website: nobletonlakes.com – compiled by John Cudmore

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lexa Lerner believes caring for seniors can start at any age. The eight-year-old was among about 60 participants in the Community & Home Assistance to Seniors annual Walk for Wellness, which was held inside the Upper Canada Mall Sunday morning. More than $18,000 was raised and while only a small portion of that came through the efforts of Alexa and her younger sister, Taya, they learned some valuable lessons about helping people in need. “My mommy helps take care of seniors and we love (CHATS),” she said, wearing a white CHATS shirt and taking a break from setting up a food table. “We ran around the mall.”

Funds raised through the walk enrich the health and well-being of seniors and caregivers in the community, by supporting CHATS services that include personal care, homemaking, transportation, Meals on Wheels and social and wellness program delivery. CHATS is a non-profit organization that provides in-home and community services to 7,300 seniors in York Region and South Simcoe. It heavily relies on fundraising initiatives like the walk to ‘fill in the gaps’ and provide essential services to needy seniors, director of development Tim Jones said. “A lot of our clients aren’t able to come out, so it’s good to see these people support us,” he said. “We do this every year. With the money, we try to target seniors who are unable to afford our services, even though they are subsidized, to ensure

For more information about the event or how to help, go to chats.on.ca

nobody falls through the cracks. We put it toward the area that needs it most.” A growing local senior population is putting increased demand on CHATS services in recent years. CHATS has introduced several new programs, and their drivers took seniors on nearly 100,000 trips last year, mostly to medical appointments. “Seniors need to take these trips and if they can’t afford it, this kind of funding will help,” Jones said. “CHATS is there to try and

fill these gaps. We’re all living to be a little older, but unfortunately, things like dementia and frailty affect a lot of people. We address it to the best of our ability.” Others know about that important work first-hand. Aurora resident Rita Henriques has been utilizing CHATS day programming, like fitness, art and trivia classes, for more than 10 years. A native of India, the programs have helped her meet friends and integrate into Canadian life. “When we came here, I heard people wouldn’t accept me because I was Indian,” she said, in a phone interview prior to the walk. “But I was welcomed very

lovingly. I’m the only woman in my family; my husband passed away and I have four sons. I used to be a teacher. I had to do something after my teaching life. I enjoy the company of the people here. I do whatever (programs) are going. I’m very liberal minded.” Henriques did not participate in the walk but she was thankful to the people who helped raise money. CHATS is currently seeking sponsors for its annual golf tournament, which takes place in September. To help out, or for more information, contact Jones at 905713-3373, ext. 6063, or tjones@ chats.on.ca.

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another year of exceptional Performance st. andrew’s college, founded in 1899 and celebrating its 117th year, congratulates its entire student body – 623 boys in grades 5-12 with 362 day and 261 boarding students from across canada and 31 countries worldwide – on another banner year!

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HigHligHts from tHe year: ► St. Andrew’s College (SAC) welcomed 170 new boys in grades 5

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Ali, Aadam Almuina Pica, Elliot Ashton, William Bertolas, Aidan Biddell, Andrew Buchan, John Cai, Harry Carter, Alexander Carter, Joshua Chai, Jared Chapman, Cole Cheng, Russell Cheung, Ryan Chiu, Arthur Chow, Nicholas Crawford, Andrew D’Angelo, Adamo Daguiam, Nicholas Dautov, Dias Dhiman, Sachit Dowey, Lucas Dragasevich, Jadyn Falconer, Mackenzie Fan, Jing Yao Filipopoulos, Jonathan Finlay, Jamie Forte, Jerod Fox, Gavin Fu, Tiger Godonoaga, Vitaly Gold, Ryan Gomes, Brandon Gorodetsky, David Grossi, Nicholas Harris, Parker Haryott, Brandon House, Michael

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► The Holiday Heroes program in partnership with the York Region

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► The 27th Annual Focus Festival of the Arts featured 29 plays,

six from Middle School, and an art exhibit, which included a collaborative painting project, The Pines – with brushstrokes from 300 contributors. ► SAC’s 15-member DECA team earned four medals at the

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hockey and football – Princeton University (2), Cornell University, Boston College, Rice University, and Simon Fraser University. ► The Petrachek McGillivray Pipes & Drums Centre officially

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There are two main tenets to raising a future athlete in any sport. First is exposure to the activity. The second is making sure fun is foremost in the experience. It is an approach not lost on Liam Mucklow, director of instruction at King Valley Golf Club and PGA of Canada head teaching professional. “The golf development pyramid is about getting as many kids into grassroots programs and hope that they graduate into scholarship programs,” said Mucklow, who is also the founder of the Alta Group Junior Golf Program which operates out of King Valley and Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham. Mucklow, who counts the LPGA’s Tour’s In-Kyung Kim among his clients, believes the scope of the Alta program, now in its

eighth year and fourth with the Alta Group’s sponsorship, enables youths to experience the sport progressively from the grassroots to the university level. To that end, the entry level is perhaps the most important step in the process.

‘The golf development pyramid is about getting as many kids into grassroots programs and hope that they graduate into scholarship programs.’ A youth-oriented skills challenge to be held at Angus Glen Golf Club on June 17 is an ideal opportunity to introduce youngsters to a golf course setting. It is one of three scheduled events which will permit youths to try their hand at driving, chipping and putting and leading

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250 families per year to finance golf for their children. The relationship with Alta allows for a comparatively low $4,500 fee to cover the cost of uniforms, apparel and shoes, coaching and other factors, along with a ClubLink membership. Sutton resident Kyle Warton has golfed competitively for more than three years but was seeking to take the next step when he encountered the Alta program. “I was looking around for a golf program to get some lessons and help,” said the 16-year-old Warton, a Grade 11 student at Sutton District High School, who has won about a dozen tournaments in various youth tours as a competitive player for the past three years. “I am hoping to go to a school down south. “They’ve set up goals for me. It’s more about trying to make that

next step and how to handle experiences.” The young players rise through the ranks as they would in any other sport based on skill and potential. “I was a sponsored kid growing up in Edmonton,” said Mucklow. “I was fortunate to have a sponsor for a private club. The rationale behind the fun aspect is to not overexpose children to one sport at too young an age. “Early sport specialization is proven to not be the best route to go if you want to develop an elite performer,” said Mucklow. “The best 10-year-old in the world probably isn’t going to turn out to be the best 20-year-old.” The skills challenge Friday at Angus Glen runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Walk-ups are welcome or log on to altajrgolf.com for details.

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Married in 1939 and separated by war for 6 years - Mac in the bombing of London, he in the Infantry overseas. George and Mac immigrated to Canada, where the young family struggled for some years. Finally, a home of their own in Aurora in 1960, where Mac volunteered at various organizations, a devoted church member, families, social friends, the Irish Regiment socials, and George's work associations. Mac was warm and welcoming to all adults, children and dogs. The cottage they built together on Baxter Lake has become a legacy to the family in George and Mac's lifetime and still remains a gathering place. Mac was an open, kind and welcoming hostess, a very interested and interesting acquaintance. She was the life-long love of George Sr., the adored mother of her 3 children, Aunt, Grandmother and GiGi. She was always busy, her nimble fingers active at sewing and knitting, a homemaker extraordinaire. She was always volunteering and a compassionate pack leader of dozens of pets within the family. She sheltered us from harm, encouraged independent steps, and welcomed us home in joy and sorrow. She never stopped loving and encouraging. The final years of Mac's life were steeped in loving care. The family gatherings, friendly visits and care givers - all from her adoring family and friends. For the past 2 years, Mac and the family had the blessing of wonderful caregivers from CHATS. Dunio and Anel have cared for her every day for the last year or so. They became part of our extended family, and gave meaning to Mac's days and provided access to many of her favourite things. You are our angels - present when we couldn't be. Our appreciation to all those who provided care and friendship to Mum at the Willows Nursing Home. She was a kind lady, respected by all, and you treated her as such. Thank you. A smile, a pat, a friendly word mean so much to our elders. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Mac's life is planned for late June, when all of the family can attend. Please call Sally (905-727-1555) for details. STEIN, Hannelore Ida August 24, 1923 - June 6, 2016 Hannelore passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre at the age of 92. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, Guenther. Loving mother of Karin Harmon of Atlanta, GA., and Dr. Volker Stein (Oksana) of Aurora. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Kristi, Kelly, Derek, Alexander and Christian. Caring great grandmother of Addison, Griffin, Carolyn, Maximilien, Niklas and Meredith. Hannelore and Guenther came to Canada from Germany in 1951 building and nurturing a steadfast home to raise their two children. Though times seemed simpler then, there were many challenges to be overcome. Through hard work, wonderful friendships and a growing family they captured the true Canadian dream. A very special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Southlake for their kindness and care and to all her friends at Hollandview Retirement Residence which she called home for the last six years. In accordance with Hannelore's wishes, there will be no public service. A private family interment will place Hannelore together again with Guenther, "in love forever". If desired, donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. On line condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com ANTHES, Jean Elizabeth. Peacefully on June 14, 2016 in her seventy-second year. Predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Verna (Millson) Anthes, her sister Marilyn Meikle and her brother-in-law John Armstrong. Fondly remembered by her siblings, Lorraine Armstrong, Neil (Mary) Anthes, Eleanor Kinnear, David (Margaret) Anthes, and her brother-in-law Tim Meikle; her nieces and nephews, Heather (Damien) Galt, Suzanne (Martin) Armstrong, Carolyn Armstrong, Katherine (Geoff) Gordon, Laura (Karl) Kaufman, Margaret Kinnear, Jennifer (Alastair) McMurachy, Cameron (Isabelle) Meikle, Andrew (Stacy) Meikle, Christina Anthes and Victoria Anthes; and by her great nieces and nephews, Madeleine and Lauren Galt, Ahnika and Thomas Gordon, and Evelyn, Amelia and William McMurachy. Graduated with a Bachelor and Masters of Mathematics from University of Waterloo. She spent her career as a teacher and an estate accountant. Her favourite pastimes were knitting, music, reading, camping and travel. A memorial service will be held at Aurora United Church (Trinity Anglican), 79 Victoria St. Aurora, on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Visitation and Committal will take place on Friday, June 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Parkview Cemetery Chapel, 335 University Ave. E., Waterloo. Donations to the Future Fund of Aurora United Church or a charity of your choice may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. FRITZ, Yvette Stella Mary Dec 9, 1954 April 6, 2016 Wednesday, April 6, 2016 was the last day our angel Yvette Stella Mary Fritz walked among us. She was taken quickly in her 61st year and now walks in Heaven. She is sadly missed by her family, husband R a n d y Va n D a e l e , d a u g h t e r Ta r a Downs (Alex Ross) of New York City, daughter Kelly Downs (Paul Wilson) of Ottawa, unofficially adopted son Aaron Danby (Angus), sister Klara Sachtor (Liviu) of Vancouver, brother Walter Fritz of Elliott Lake and many friends and relatives. Her light shines on others now, may they bask in her g l o w. P r e – d e c e a s e d b y m o t h e r Hildegard Leitzinger and father John (Jean) Fritz. A memorial service will be held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home located at 157 Main Street South in Newmarket, Ontario on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., followed by a reception. A private interment will take place at a later date. Donations to your choice of charity or to Belinda's Place Foundation in Newmarket would be appreciated. www.roadhouseandrose.com

McCLYMONT, Chloe Danielle Died suddenly in Toronto on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 21 years of age. Treasured daughter of Dan McClymont and Elizabeth Trickey. Caring big sister to Emma. She will be lovingly remembered by family and friends for her tremendous spirit, outgoing nature and caring heart.

Chloe graduated from Pickering College in 2012 as an Ontario Scholar. She was very active in athletics, being captain of the Basketball team and member of the Volleyball and Baseball teams, all of which won first place. She continued her education at York University for the following 4 years, working part time in the food service industry. Chloe was an independent young woman who could brighten a room with just her smile. She was impulsive and fearless with an amazing sense of fun and adventure. Always generous with others, Chloe's heart was donated and it continues to beat in a transplant recipient.

LEAVITT, Lloyd Hazen The death of Lloyd Leavitt, husband of the late Helena (Griffin) Leavitt occurred peacefully at Ridgewood Veteran's Wing, Saint John, NB on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Born at Back Bay, NB on June 17, 1919 he was a son of the late Seymour and Mabel (Dines) Leavitt. A loving father, grandfather, special uncle and brother-inlaw, Lloyd is survived by his loving daughters: Mabel Fraser of North York, ON and Ruby (Eric) Olsen of L'Etete, NB; special niece: Judy Hanley of St. Andrews, NB; five grandchildren: Phyllis (Rick) Perron, Kathy Owen Lytle, Wanda (Alex) Bengio, Ron (Victoria) Owen and Tina (Chris) Suddard all of Ontario; 10 great grandchildren; two great great grandsons; sister-in-law: Marie (Pete) Kay of Amherst, NS as well as several cousins. In addition to his wife Helena, he was predeceased by his first and second wives: Phyllis Elaine (Tucker) Leavitt and Margaret Helen (Jones) Leavitt and three brothers: Earle, Harry and Gorman. Lloyd served his country for over 20 years as a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Following his service retirement, Lloyd worked for Ontario Hydro as a security officer until his retirement. In his early years he also served as assistant lighthouse keeper at L'Etete from 1936 - 1940 and again from 1946 - 1951. Lloyd also had a great talent for building things such as lighthouses and models to perfect scale as one of his works is on exhibit at Green's Point Light Museum. He was a member of the L'Etete Church of Christ. In his youth, Lloyd loved to play baseball and was a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. Lloyd was also a family man and enjoyed spending time with his family at every opportunity. The family would like to thank his two wonderful and loving caregivers, Tammy-Jo and Linda Arsenault as well as the Management and staff of Ridgewood Veterans Wing for their kind and compassionate care shown to Lloyd over the past months. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (506-755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB. The Funeral Service took place at the L'Etete Church of Christ on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Gilles Mullen officiating. The interment was held in the L'Etete Community Cemetery. In Lloyd's memory, donations to Green's Point Lighthouse, L'Etete Church of Christ or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences may be placed at www.stgeorgefh.ca

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Passed away peacefully in his wife's arms, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Palladini) for 62 years. Loving father of Howard (Judy), John (Candace), Marjorie (Keith Saunders) and Joanne. He will be fondly remembered by his 8 grandchildren and his 2 great grandchildren. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Trinity Anglican Church (79 Victoria St., Aurora) on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southlake Regional Health Center Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com. "He was a true Gentleman."

IRVINE, Leonard James "Jim" After a courageous battle with cancer, Jim Irvine, former o w n e r a n d operator of Aurora Cable TV Limited, (also known as ACI), resident of Aurora for over 49 years, passed at home with his family by his side on June 13, 2016 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Pound) for 63 years. Proud father of Glenn (Barbie), Gerry (Cindy), Linda and Tracey (Brian Mead). He will be fondly remembered by his 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Loving nephew of Della Riedel (Ghormley). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South (at Yonge St.) Aurora (905) 727-5421. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Trinity Anglican C h u r c h , 7 9 Vi c t o r i a S t . , A u r o r a . Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Love Lives Here H o s p i c e S o u t h l a k e http://www.southlakefoundation.ca/giv e/campaigns/love-lives-here/ Online condolences www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her loving husband, Armin Garner. Charlotte passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Friends and family may call at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Thursday, June 16th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlotte's memory to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre. Online condolences can be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com McNEILL, Doreen Margaret September 15, 1932 June 9, 2016

Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on June 9, 2016. Predeceased by her loving husband Malcolm, mother Harriet, brother Edward (Ted), son Donald and wife Jackie. Loving mother of Linda (Ken), Bonnie (Cameron), Bonita (John), Derrilyn (Dominic), Herb (Bernadette) and Deborah (Jouko). Grandmother of 21 and greatgrandmother of 22 8/9th's bundles of joy. Private family service will take place at a future date. BOLT, Lynda of Newmarket Passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2016 at 61 years of age. Lynda was the loving wife of Brian for 27 years. Beloved mother of Jen, sister of Bob and Anne Spicher, Donny and Debbie Spicher and daughter of the late J. Donald and Anne Spicher. Lynda was employed by CIBC for 18 years after which she chose to be a homemaker. A Celebration of Life was hosted by close friends the Ensoll and Bloomer families on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Lynda will be sadly missed by the entire Spicher and Bolt families, along with many friends and will remain in our hearts forever. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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CHECK OUT THE GREAT INCENTIVES FOR CURRENT NISSAN OWNERS UNDER THE NISSAN CANADA FINANCE LOYALTY PROGRAM • HURRY SALE ENDS JUNE 30TH

5 locations to serve you Best. DAVIS DRIVE

(IN #7 AUTO BLVD.)

(JANE N. OF RUTHERFORD)

(JUST N. OF ELGIN MILLS)

(JUST N. OF STOUFFVILLE RD)

(JUST S. OF DAVIS DRIVE)

(905) 851-1279

(905) 417-7211

(905) 780-7771

(905) 201-6006

(905) 895-4661

RUTHERFORD

HWY 7 HWY 407

HWY 48

17385 LESLIE ST.

HWY 404

95 AUTO MALL BLVD.

ELGIN MILLS

YONGE ST.

11667 YONGE ST.

STOUFFVILLE RD/MAIN

JANE ST.

STOUFFVILLE NEWMARKET NISSAN RICHMOND HILL NISSAN

LESLIE STREET

7625 MARTIN GROVE RD. 100 AUTO VAUGHAN DR.

ALTA NISSAN

HWY 400

MAPLE NISSAN

MARTINGROVE

ALTA NISSAN WOODBRIDGE

9TH LINE

www.altagroup.ca

HWY 7 HWY 407

Offers available from June 13 – 20, 2016. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00). Selling price is $16,529 financed at 0% APR equals 84 monthly payments of $197 monthly for a 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $16,529. $1,000 Finance Cash included in advertised offer. *Standard rate finance cash discount of $6,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable only to customers financing any 2016 Titan through NCF at standard rates. The cash discounts cannot be combined with lease or finance subvented rates or with any other offer. Certain conditions apply. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. C