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Congratulations to our 2015 Winners Justin, Doug, Jen, David and Leon Thank you for your positive outlook, uplifting nature and making us smile throughout 2015.

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Clock Tower developer resubmits apartment plan Proposal calls for construction of 7-storey, 165-unit complex that would also feature 5 commercial units fronting Main Street BY CHRIS SIMON

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e’ve got a better picture of exactly what might be in store for the Main Street clock tower redevelopment. Forrest Group submitted an amended zoning bylaw application for the site, which calls for the construction of a 165-unit, sevenstorey apartment complex near the Main and Park Avenue intersection, to the Town of Newmarket Feb. 2. If the proposal were constructed as presented, it would include five ground-floor retail commercial units fronting Main. The building would otherwise consist entirely of rental apartments of up to two bedrooms in size and ranging between 400 and 900 square feet. Some of the suites could be two storeys. “It’s an even height now on both Main and Park frontage,” town development and infrastructure services commissioner Peter Noehammer said. “Main is retaining the two storeys of commercial buildings and stepping back and

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going up from there a further four storeys. The seventh storey is a glass, stepped-back level as well. There is some stepping back on Main to try to retain the roofline. The Park frontage is more uniform; it goes up six storeys and has the one level of glass stepping back from there to take it to seven. It’s an attempt to try to address comments (from the public) and have a better chance of succeeding.” There would also be underground parking for tenants and visitors. However, the clock tower proposal is one of the town’s most controversial redevelopment projects and it has already drawn the ire of an advocacy groups for downtown. The Main Street District Business Improvement Area’s board of management passed a resolution opposing the redevelopment late last year.

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An artist’s conception demonstrates what a proposed redevelopment of the clock tower on Main Street in Newmarket could look like. The plan submitted by Forrest Group envisions the construction of a 165-unit, seven-storey apartment complex at the intersection of Main and Park Avenue. The inset photo shows the clock tower building as it looks today.

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Former criminal steers students away from bad choices Man who was once one of Canada’s ‘most wanted’ shares cautionary tale with York Region youths

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fter hearing the disturbing life story of one of Canada’s most hardened former criminals, Grade 12 student Mitchell Smelser is worried about teens he sees dabbling in destructive behaviour. “It’s really interesting to see something so real and (hear about) some of the things he’s experienced. You see stuff kind of like that at school, but a lot more minor,” the 17-year-old student at Jean Vanier Catholic High School said. “You see people starting to get into stuff like that (drug use) and to see what happens in the end if you keep on that track is kind of scary. I haven’t really felt emotional so much about a presentation before. (I’m) almost uneasy, knowing how dangerous it really is.”

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Once one of Canada’s most-wanted criminals, Rick “Ozzy” Osborne, a former drug addict who spent more than 24 years behind bars, spoke about his past to about five dozen students from across York Region at a conference on the dangers of drug use and substance abuse at the York Catholic District School Board headquarters in Aurora. “Guys like me don’t exist outside of God’s grace. I’m a Christian and I never apologize for how it works,” said Osborne, 60, who now offers motivational presentations. “If you figure it out when you’re young, you

have a better life. If you wait until you’re older, you’ve got to ask for miracles. I’d rather live in blessing than in miracles. A guy like me is a miracle. You don’t get to go into the (criminal) world as deep as I did and come out without being one.” Although Osborne became only the 17th federal inmate in Canada to earn a university degree when he received a bachelor of arts in psychology from Queen’s University more than 20 years ago, he was a vulnerable young teenager just entering high school when he lost his way in life. A quiet kid who had been bullied and was friendless, the 14-year-old was walking to school the first day of Grade 9 when he encountered a young man who he considered

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REGIONAL CHAIR

Elected regional chair issue back on agenda today Several local councils have passed motions calling for elected chair

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Dr. David Fell, vice-president of patient experiences for the regional cancer and cardiac programs at Southlake, says the cancer centre’s team is “thrilled” about the opening of a fourth advanced radiation therapy suite.

Southlake expands cancer care services BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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ore patients can receive advanced radiation therapy in Newmarket as Southlake Regional Health Centre has opened an additional suite. The Stronach Regional Cancer Centre at Southlake announced the addition of its fourth advanced radiation therapy machine that will allow cancer patients in York Region and Simcoe County greater access to the

treatment they need closer to home. Over the past several years, the centre’s team has been working closely with community partners and Cancer Care Ontario to deliver on the promise to expand cancer services, said Dr. David Fell, Southlake’s vice-president of patient experiences for the regional cancer and cardiac programs. “Today is the next step in that journey,

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lthough several local municipal councils have passed motions calling for York Region’s chairperson to be elected, there’s a possibility their pitches could fall on deaf ears when the issue resurfaces Thursday. If regional council actually makes a decision and doesn’t push the matter off again, that is. Local councils in Newmarket, Aurora, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury and Markham have all voted in favour of having an elected chairperson. That would replace the current system of having the region’s top political job selected by the 20 politicians sitting around the regional council table. However, other than WhitchurchStouffville Mayor Justin Altmann, the mayors of those municipalities voted for keeping the status quo. And it’s the mayors and regional councillors, for those municipalities with more than

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one representative on regional council, not local councillors, who will be making the decision. For example, in a 7-1 vote, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen was the only politician on Newmarket council to oppose an elected chairperson when the town’s council dealt with the issue last week. Will he and other mayors whose opinions differ from their local councils endorse the current system or follow the wishes of their local councils? When the issue came up at regional council in June 2012, there was no appetite around the table for change. Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Justin Altmann, Newmarket Regional Councillor John Taylor and Markham regional councillors Joe Li, Nirmala Armstrong and Jim Jones See page A10.

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National Cupcake Day supports Ontario SPCA A sweet treat could make you a few furry friends. National Cupcake Day, a Canadawide fundraiser that supports shelters, SPCAs, and humane societies, returns Feb. 29. The event raised more than $550,000 across the country last year. Locally, the Ontario SPCA, headquartered in Newmarket, will participate. Residents are encouraged to host a party and bake cupcakes for co-workers, friends and family. Guests donate to the participating animal welfare charity of choice, in exchange for a cupcake. Proceeds will have a significant effect on the shelters, clinics and animal cruelty inspectors in the community. For more information on the fundraiser, contact info@nationalcupcakeday.ca or 1-844-599-2253. Further details on the Ontario SPCA can be found at ontariospca. ca.

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The Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf is getting a gift from a few Pickering College students. Grade 10 students Erin Falcon (Newmarket) and Megan Robinson and Samantha McDougall (East Gwillimbury) earned a $5,000 grant for the charity through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. Qualifying schools receive the Toskan Casale Foundation grant each year, which goes entirely to the winning group’s charity. Students are placed in small groups and guided through the process of selecting a grassroots, social service charity in the Greater Toronto Area. The students engage in research about the charity, including its allocation of funds, impact on the community and potential financial shortfalls. They arrange a personal visit to the charity and often spend time as volunteers. Students meet with staff members, regular volunteers and clients of the charity and put together a 15-minute presentation in an effort to convince a panel of judges of their organization’s worthiness as a potential grant recipient. “Past students have reported it to have been the toughest, but greatest school assignment that they have ever completed, and outstanding work is regularly produced by all groups,” Pickering career studies teacher Kelly Stenton said. “We hope that the desire to help others is a sentiment that never leaves them.”

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There’s a hopping new place to get a frosty beverage in Newmarket. Arch Brewing Company opened its doors Feb. 12. This was a soft opening and a formal celebration will be held at a later date. The brewery features a retail beer store on-site as well as a tasting area where customers can purchase a 12-ounce pint. The store currently offers seven varieties of beer — including blonde ale and imperial stout — for purchase and new products will be offered in the weeks ahead. The brewery also has an Oatmeal Red IPA called Dinner Jacket, which is available at local LCBO locations. Arch Brewing will open Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 9 and Sundays from noon to 5. The brewery is at 4-110 Pony Dr. For more information, visit archbrewing.ca.

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HOMELESSNESS GROWING IN YORK

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s Tom Johnson gathered together his belongings at Newmarket’s Inn From the Cold before facing another day wandering the streets, he talked about the sexual abuse he suffered as a child that has left him emotionally broken and led to his homelessness. “I have gone through, physically, mentally, pure living hell and to cope, when nobody’s around, I crack open a bottle of wine and I’ll sit somewhere and I’ll drink it,” he said. “I don’t have a drinking problem, but when you get down, you sit and you start thinking, you want to get a bottle of wine just to ease the pain.” Johnson, not his real name, said he was sexually abused by a family member beginning from about the age of 12. Johnson, who has a disability, said his already troubled life took a turn for the worse when his mother died about seven years ago and he found himself homeless. The 49-year-old has spent the last several years in a cycle of homelessness or nearhomelessness, renting apartments or rooms for short periods, couch surfing, staying in homeless shelters or pitching a tent. “I’ve been homeless now for quite some time. I don’t even remember when there has ever been stability in my life,” he said. He receives a government disability cheque of about $1,200 a month, which he has spent on rent for accommodation that never turns out to be long-term, and on living expenses, such as food and clothing. He is now saving much of his monthly benefit to try to secure more permanent housing and bring stability into his life. Johnson sits at a table at the homeless shelter with two young men who say circumstances in their lives, including lack of education, dismal job prospects, financial hardship and family strife, have left them

homeless, too. “For an outsider looking in, it’s very difficult. A lot of people on the outside see it as hard and sad. For me, it’s just life,” said the 20-year-old man, who has been homeless off and on since the age of 16. He is hoping to get his life back on track if he can save enough money to get into a college program. There are many reasons why people end up homeless, according to officials with York Region shelters, who say their facilities have been busy this winter, despite the mild weather. “Homelessness is very complicated. A lot of bad things have to happen to you in your life to become homeless,” said Inn From the Cold executive director Tom Vegh, adding economic , mental health and/or substance abuse problems are generally at the core of people’s challenges. For five months during the winter, Inn From the Cold offers guests a mat on the floor, nutritious food and others services, such as laundry, between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. seven days a week. The shelter has seen its numbers climb this year. “Last year, which was a particularly severe winter, a brutal winter, last year (between mid-November and the end of January), we had 1,049 shelter stays. That represented 134 unique guests — some people stayed here multiple times — and that’s a huge number of homeless in the area,” Vegh said. “This year, with the very, very mild winter, we actually have seen a slight increase for the same period. There has been an increase of 20 stays, so 1,069, which surprised us. We thought that number would go way down, and that represented about 160 unique individuals.” As the region’s population increases, homelessness is growing, Vegh said. Because the homeless are among the most vulnerable members of society, issues such as economic and employment forces

and lack of affordable housing hit them first and hardest, he added. Inn From the Cold and other agencies are hoping to establish a social services hub to address issues such as homelessness, Vegh said. Data gathered from the United Way of Toronto and York Region’s first-ever count of the homeless over a 24-hour period last month, which is expected to be released this spring, will help agencies better plan programs and services, he said.

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“We don’t think we will eliminate homelessness — we’re not naïve to think that — but we can certainly bring the numbers way down and, really, our goal should be to prevent homelessness,” Vegh said. While the Richmond Hill Food Bank doesn’t serve many clients who are homeless, it is seeing an increase in demand this year, manager Brenda Ewart said. “We are seeing our numbers, even since January, have started to increase because we do have some Syrian refugees come in and they do have large families. I think we’re going to see an increase over the next little bit with that,” she said. Families struggling to make ends meet after paying high child care costs are also turning to the food bank, Ewart said. The food bank served about 15,000 clients last year, perhaps slightly higher than in 2014, but she expects to see that number climb this year. At Blue Door Shelters, which operates Leeder Place family shelter, Porter Place men’s shelter and a youth shelter, the organi-

zation had people staying at its facilities 435 more nights during the last quarter of 2015 than it did during the same time in 2014. People are staying for longer periods, including larger families who can’t find affordable housing and youths who were not even able to spend time with their families over the holidays because their families were experiencing unemployment, executive director Radha Bhardwaj said. While Blue Doors hasn’t done any research to delve into the reasons behind the trend, she called the increase in demand upsetting. “It is troubling. It’s hard, especially when you see youth who are not actually going home, even over the holidays because it is a time when families get together and they celebrate each other and even if there are difficulties and challenges, people look past that or overcome that even for a short time,” Bhardwaj said. “It’s also really hard to see a lot of little children at the family shelter. In November, we had upwards of 20 children at Leeder Place. It’s hard that so many young people are homeless and are having such a hard start in life.” While Bhardwaj said she is proud Blue Door is there to meet the needs of people needing shelter, she said it’s disturbing the facilities are necessary in relatively affluent York Region, where homelessness is often hidden. “I think homelessness is a problem in York Region. I think homelessness has been a problem for many years,” she said. “I think it’s been very invisible in York Region because we don’t have the spaces for people to be openly homeless.” It is time to come up with real solutions for homelessness in the region, Bhardwaj said. “There isn’t a lot of light shone on it and sometimes it’s easy for all of us to get really comfortable and think it isn’t an issue in our region and, in fact, it is,” she said.

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Osborne was ‘one of Canada’s most dangerous men’ by 19 Speaker went from verge of suicide in prison to drug treatment program and earned university degree in psychology

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the coolest guy he’d ever seen working on his car. Osborne, living in Niagara Falls after moving from the United States with his family three years earlier, couldn’t wait to talk to his new and only friend on his way to and from class every day. The first week of October, the week before he turned 15, Osborne was eager to get into the man’s convertible when he was offered a ride. “I’m a 14-year-old boy. You pretty much have to hit me with a hammer to not go for a ride,” he said. “The worst thing I could see in my mind was if I was late getting home, my mom would yell at me.” Sadly, reality turned out to be much worse. He ended up in an apartment where a group of junkies injected him against his will with a “speedball” containing methamphetamine and heroin, a concoction that left him unconscious. When he woke up, he was so high, he couldn’t speak for a day or sleep or eat for three. He found his way to a hostel, where he paid $1 to get a cot and woke up being sexually assaulted. The next night, he met two prostitutes who tried to take care of him. Not knowing how else to help the young teenager obviously suffering from a bad trip, the women went out and scored some heroin for him. “That quickly, I was a junkie,” Osborne said. The incident quickly led to an escalating life of crime and despair, including drug addiction, petty street crimes, being attacked as a 16-year-old by a convicted rapist while in Florida, covering up self-mutilation cuts with

more than 480 tattoos and joining a powerful outlaw biker gang. “By 19, (I was) one of Canada’s most dangerous men and I’m not fooling around when I say that. At 21, I went to the penitentiary. I got (sentenced to) 31 years for robbery times three, weapons times four, assault police and escape custody and possession of narcotics,” he said. Although he was released after 15 years, he soon found himself back in prison. With five other prisoners waiting to kill him, Osborne decided to kill himself. Fortunately, while in his cell ready to commit suicide, he heard the voice of his father. “My dad’s voice came to me like he was standing behind me. There is only one man in this world I listen to, only one man: my dad,” he said. “My dad used to say to me, it was one of my dad’s lines because I was always f’ing up, my dad like he was standing behind me as I am ready to swallow this heroin and give up on life, says, ‘If it’s all lost, ask God’.” Although Osborne was a hardened criminal in maximum security, prison officials took a chance on him and allowed him to enter a drug treatment program. He then began taking university classes, with one of the proudest moments of his life being the day he was allowed out of Kingston Penitentiary to attend his graduation at Queen’s. Osborne now heads a charitable organization called Truth For Teens, aimed at inspiring young people to stay in school and avoid destructive behaviours such as drug use. It offers a number of programs, such as Ozzy’s Garage, an intervention service for youth dealing with addictions who are involved in the justice system, and Helping Hand, which provides care packages for people recovering from addictions as they get back on their feet. To learn more, visit truthforteens.com.

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Photography competitions what judges look for Feb. 24, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, Aurora, 105 Industrial Pkwy. N. Join Mark Girard (an accredited photography judge) as he discusses what judges look for when evaluating photos. Free for members, $5 for guests. Contact: Jovan Milosevic, jovanmilosevic91@hotmail.com, 905-881-9251.

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

Newmarket and Area Newcomers Club Feb. 24, various. Call or email for details, Newmarket. Ladies Book Club. Contact: 905-841-4094. Babytime Feb. 25, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Birth - 17 months. Share our simple stories, songs, and interactive play with your little one while learning about early literacy for babies. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-826-6492.

Scout Display at the Elman Campbell Museum Ongoing until March 18. Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S in Newmarket. Scouting is being commemorated with the annual display at the Elman W. Campbell Museum. The display will be on view until March 18. Free Admission. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10a.m.- noon and 1 to 4p.m. Info: Beth Sinyard, Curator, elmanmuseum@rogers.com, 905-953-5314.

Kids Tech Lab Feb. 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Ages 6 - 10 years. Register. We are building our own Makerspace and we need help! Come and explore maker culture by building circuits, exploring 3D printing and playing with green screens. Build robots, create new devices, and produce your own movies. February: Green Screen Edition. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-826-6492.

Tomorrow BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Feb. 19, 4 to 7 p.m. Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. February = Family. Just think, one day it could be you or someone in your family that needs blood. 1900 new donors are needed every week in Canada to ensure hospital patients have the blood they need. Book your appointment to donate on the GiveBlood app or online. Contact: elaine.stpierre@blood.ca, 1-888-236-6283, www.blood.ca

This weekend Short Track Speed Skating Meet Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Dr. in Newmarket. Cookin’ With Gus Feb 18 to 20 at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 there is a 2 p.m. matinee. Royal Canadian Legion, 707 Srigley St. in Newmarket. The Newmarket Stage Company is putting on the food-addicted comedy, Cookin’With Gus at the Newmarket Royal Canadian Legion. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets available at 905-830-0682. Sponsored in part, by a grant from the Newmarket Main St. B.I.A. Contact: 905-898-3844.

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activities that help preschoolers get ready to read. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-826-6492.

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

Newmarket Prostate Cancer Support Group Feb. 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. Meet and greet at 6:30 with meeting 7 to 9 p.m. February speaker Dr. Padraig Warde, Radiation Oncologist with Princes Margaret Hospital will present on latest advances on radiation treatment and virtual knife. Everyone is welcome. To learn more, visit www.newmarketprostatecancer.com. Contact: Walt Klywak, wklywak1@gmail.com, 905-895-1975.

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BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER - HELP A CADET VISIT VIMY Feb. 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Optimist Hall of Newmarket, 56 Forhan Dr. Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 221 Patriot asks you to donate bottles and cans to help send a cadet’s trip to France, for the 100th anniversary of Canada’s capture of Vimy Ridge. Drop off times: Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 905-895-3038 to arrange for a pickup. Info: www.eftours.ca/educational-tours, 221partiot-118carinthia.weebly. com, www.gofundme.com/cadetsvisitvimy or 647-893-3499.

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Reader Roland Pfeiffer sent us this Your Shot of a pair of mourning doves enjoying some sunshine on a frozen backyard pond. Send us Your Shot. The ongoing theme is Nature & Wildlife. Email your high-quality jpegs to editor Tracy Kibble at tkibble@yrmg.com for a chance to have your photo included in our online gallery and published in the newspaper. Central Region competition features over 100 speed skaters from across the region at the Magna Centre. Free admission! Contact: info@newmarketspeedskating.com, 905-713-2788. FLK Taoist Tai Chi - Beginners Welcome Feb. 21, 10 a.m., Feb. 22 & 25, 7 p.m. and Feb. 24 & 26, 9:30 a.m. Newmarket Branch, 355 Davis Dr. Think it’s too late for a New Year’s resolution? The Year of the Monkey is just beginning! Come out to any of the classes and make the best decision of the year, learn the 108 steps of the Taoist Tai Chi Set and improve your mind, health and spirit. Bring yourself and bring a friend—this is the resolution you will be glad you kept, come check us out today! Contact: Mark Ostler, mostler@rogers.com, 905-836-1219.

Next week Understanding Our Mind: a Buddhist perspective with Gen Kelsang Suma Feb. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. in Newmarket. This series of classes is a practical guide to understanding one’s mind. We will learn how to recognize and reduce painful ways of thinking and to replace these with meaningful and beneficial views. Although part of a series, each class is self-contained, and consists of guided meditation, a teaching and time for discussion. Cost: $10 per class or 5 classes for $40. Contact: Betty Whitehouse, epcjampaling@gmail.com, 705-733-5255. Babytime Feb. 23, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Share our simple stories, songs and interactive play with your little one while learning about early literacy for babies. Ages: Birth - 17 Months Free. Shout Sister Choir York/Newmarket Feb. 23, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. Choir always welcoming new members! Shout Sister! takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. They do not audition and they sing a fun variety of music from pop and Motown, to folk, to a touch of country and blues. Members learn from recorded tracks so they require no reading of music. The method is fresh and fun and we are a warm and welcoming community. You are welcome to attend a practice with no obligation and new members are welcome at any time. For more information about the

February Member Orientation Feb. 25, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, 470 Davis Dr. A monthly member orientation session, for new members, new staff of existing members, prospective members and any member interested in hearing about the new programs and services offered by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce. This is a great opportunity to meet Chamber CEO, Debra Scott, and other chamber staff, as well as board members and other business members. Bring business cards, as there will be a card exchange at the event designed to help you maximize the value of your chamber membership. The membership orientation session provides strategic and tactical suggestions for how the chamber can contribute to your business success. This is a free event, however attendees need to register in advance. Contact: events@newmarketchamber.ca, 905-898-5900.

choir, visit their website at www.shoutsisterchoir.ca. Contact: Oriole Claxton, members@shoutsisterchoir.ca.

Preschool Storytime Feb. 25, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Ages 30 months - 5 years. Drop In. Enjoy books, music, puppets, and activities that help preschoolers get ready to read.

Ones & Twos Feb. 23, 11 to 11:30 a.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. An interactive program that stimulates the imagination with early literacy activities including books & songs for toddlers. Ages: 18 - 30 months. Free.

Newmarket and Area Newcomers Club Feb. 25, various. Call or email for details, Newmarket. Ladies coffee and chat. Contact: 905-841-4094.

Annual Economic Luncheon Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cardinal Golf Club, 2740 Davis Dr. W in King. Come for the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Luncheon. A fantastic networking opportunity with a guest presentation by Leslie Preston - senior economist with TD. Preston joined TD Economics department in January 2011, and has over ten years’ experience as an economist. Preston conducts economic analysis on a wide range of economic and public policy issues and writes the monthly “Dollars and Sense” publication. She regularly provides economic commentary to the media, and speaks to various internal and external audiences on a variety of economic topics. Leslie holds a Master of Arts degree in economics from the University of Toronto and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Queen’s University. Contact: events@newmarketchamber.ca, 905-898-5900. Ones & Twos Feb. 24, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. An interactive program that stimulates the imagination with early literacy activities including books & songs for toddlers. Ages: 18 - 30 months. Free. Kids Tech Lab Feb. 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. East Gwillimbury Public Library Mount Albert branch, 19300 Centre St. Ages 6 - 10 years. Register. We are building our own Makerspace and we need help! Come and explore maker culture by building circuits, exploring 3D printing and playing with green screens. Build robots, create new devices, and produce your own movies. February: Green Screen Edition. Preschool Storytime Feb. 24, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Ages 30 months - 5 years. Drop In. Enjoy books, music, puppets, and

Theatre Aurora presents Sexy Laundry Feb. 25-27 & March 3-5, 8 p.m. and Feb. 28, 2 p.m. Theatre Aurora,150 Henderson Drive. After 25 years of marriage, Alice and Henry have hit a physical plateau. Armed with a “Sex for Dummies” guidebook, Alice convinces Henry into a weekend of alone time. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Visit theatreaurora.com for tickets. Contact: tickets@theatreaurora.com, 905-727-3669. DAREarts Second Annual First Roots Feast Feb. 25, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Madsen’s Greenhouse & Banquet Centre, 160 Bayview Pkwy. DAREarts is a charity with the goal of supporting hope for the children and youth in Aboriginal communities. The First Roots Aboriginal Program travels to communities, both in the far north and in cities, to empower youth through the arts. Come for the annual fundraiser to experience song, dance, stories and “Indigenous cuisine with a twist” provided by the Huron Heights hospitality program. There will be a silent auction featuring items and services donated by local businesses and artisans. Cost is $65 per person. For more details, visit www.darearts.com/First-Roots-Feast.shtml Contact: Brenda Norton, bnorton@darearts.com, 1-888-540-2787. GiRLs Inc. - Operation SMART Feb. 25, 6 to 8 p.m. Holland Landing Public Library, 19513 Yonge St. Girls ages 8 - 11 years. Register. Come take a fun hands-on, girl-focused approach to science, technology, engineering and math! Presented by Girls Inc. of York Region. The cost is $2. Contact: Heather Alblas, halblas@egpl.ca, 905-826-6492.

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Re-examination of OMB’s mandate, role long overdue

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THE ISSUE: Municipal councillors seek review of OMB’s jurisdiction and greater respect for community plans

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hen it comes to reform of the oft-maligned Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), could a meeting in Aurora earlier this month prove to be the start of something significant? On Feb. 6, a group of nine Greater Golden Horseshoe-area councillors, including five from York Region, met for a working session. The topic of discussion? Golf course redevelopment/OMB jurisdiction — in the wake of a recent decision by a developer to take the Town of Aurora to the OMB after the latter failed to deal with a proposed development on a former golf course by the legislated deadline. But a larger issue is at play for this group of elected officials: carefully researched and vetted municipal and regional community plans being continually challenged and overridden upon appeal to the OMB by developers. When precedent is critical to future rulings (on things such as building heights, property setbacks, parking spaces, densities, etc.), each decision that runs contrary to an approved plan can have ripple effects. “We want a say in where we want growth,” says Aurora Councillor Tom Mrakas, who co-hosted the councillor working session. Added Aurora’s Michael Thompson: “We want to have a stronger adherence to the official plans that we create.” There’s also the issue of cost for cash-strapped municipalities to defend their plans. In Ontario, frustration from municipal councils and citizens over the current system governing land use appeals in the province is nothing new. But achieving meaningful change by channeling that frustration? That would be something new. As such, it’ll be intriguing to see how this recent endeavour all goes. For the group, there are plans for a municipal summit in May, a presentation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) this summer and — perhaps most importantly — hopes of growing the group’s membership. A broad-based coalition of municipal councillors singing from the same songbook seems like a reasonable first step. But let’s be clear: this is a gargantuan task overall. Ontario is a big place and the concentration of significant growth the province is to experience over the next 25 years will largely be centred in places in the Greater Toronto and Golden Horseshoe areas of the province. In this environment, coming up with a cohesive proposal for OMB reform to get the attention of provincial lawmakers and ultimately spur action on the file will take focus, resourcefulness and ingenuity. Not to mention determination. This loose coalition of councillors has a noble-enough goal — but the road ahead will be anything but smooth. Recently — just last month, in fact — we wrote in this space about the need for OMB reform: Measured, careful reform to restore a sense of balance (one that doesn’t seemingly favour any particular interest), but reform nonetheless. There needs to be an appeal mechanism, obviously, for planning decisions, but when an institution intended as a ‘last resort’ is used to the extent that it is, when the costs associated with it deter stakeholder participation, a re-think of the OMB’s role and mandate is most definitely in order. Arm’s length it may be, but the OMB is still a public institution. And we must have trust in our public institutions. That’s not negotiable. Reform, review, re-charge — whatever you want to call it — it’s necessary. Balance must be achieved. It was, and is, overdue.

BOTTOM LINE: Careful reform of OMB is necessary to ensure greater balance between various interests.

I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time for new review of potential link between Hwys. 400 and 404 Re. Time to be proactive when it comes to infrastructure – Feb 4 editorial: bit.ly/1SM3SSP I fully agree. The province should revisit its removal of the Hwy. 400-404 link highway from its long-term agenda. The idea of linking Hwy. 400 and 404 has been around in one form or another since the early 1960s. In 1979, the MTO came close to obtaining approval for a highway along the Ravenshoe Road/ Hwy. 89 corridor, but backed off when faced with an environmental assessment hearing. Although all prior and many subsequent studies say the highway should be built as close to Cook’s Bay as possible, the MTO kept its promise to the Ministry of the Environment to never revisit this route location. So, the route we are now looking at is likely inferior, both operationally and environmentally, to the originally proposed route. Provincial highways are intended to serve long distance travel. They are not intended to also serve shorter distance travel as this causes congestion. The municipalities don’t want to spend their money building roads. Hence, they are pushing for a provincial highway. The current approved route location will mix local with long distance traffic, thus ensuring congestion. The Lake Simcoe Protection, Oak Ridges Moraine, Greenbelt and Places to Grow Acts and the major improvements underway for both regional and GO Transit did not exist when this highway was approved. While I hate to see even more studies, these material developments render the existing environmental approval of the 400404 link obsolete. I encourage our politicians, at all levels, to call for a new review by Metrolinx of all potential freeway capacities and route locations. Metrolinx is the only truly independent proponent that can rationally determine the optimal solution for this area, taking into account all forms of transportation and the related needs analysis. We must do all we can to balance our long-term transportation needs against the very significant impacts this new highway will have on our highly sensitive environment. The first step in doing this is to totally remove politics from the decision-making process. We must not allow the design and location of this new highway to be based on jurisdiction or political promises. More than ever before, we are obligated to be diligent stewards

of our fragile environment. Forging ahead with the existing obsolete plan would be an unconscionable mistake.

Bill Foster East Gwillimbury

Commission made wrong call on ID issue Being transsexual is a timeconsuming and arduous journey to complete the transition from one gender to the other. All in all, it takes a good two years and psychiatric evaluations by multiple head doctors. The end, though, is worth it; to be one with oneself. The Human Rights Commission passed a law that shortcircuits the transition phase. What they did was pass a law that would keep any more or less full-time cross-dressers (either genders ) to have all their IDs changed to reflect whatever gender they wanted on their personal identification. No surgery required. Now, having gone through everything aforementioned, I consider myself a fairly open-minded person, but I can’t go along with this ruling. I believe the Human Rights Commission has, without a doubt, gone way too far and let the fox into the hen house. The dictionary meaning of gender is all the differences between male and female, which include emotional, psychiatric and physical. Just because a male wears female attire all the time doesn’t make him female, only a fulltime cross-dresser. The only governable reason for this law is to save someone the possible embarrassment if he or she is asked to present his or her ID. It is not required that he or she be on hormone replacement therapy or invasive surgery. If a person feels so strongly about changing his or her gender, then go all the way or, as they say, go big or go home. Hopefully, this letter will at least get people thinking and talking about the subject, even those I might have angered. Here’s the legislation link: bit. ly/1mo5TWB That’s the view from my saddle.

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added $5,000 to our effort, in addition to the wonderful gift from staff at Pickering College. Jack Lenz and his family generously donated their time, spirit and talent to play for us here in Newmarket. From the moment that first request was made to the school to donate their premises, should they have a hall that was suitable, the event took on a life and energy, of its own. From the headmaster, with his inspiring speech, to the deputy who held open the door for the audience as it arrived, to staff members Stephanie and Julia, to the housekeeping staff, to the Grade 9 students who made and sold goodies and hung up our coats, to the school caterers who donated the liquid refreshments, to the people who bought CDs and raffle tickets for the prizes supplied by Mark MacAlpine of Air Time Express and John Taylor and to the oldest and to the youngest in the audience, the Newmarket Syrian Refugee Family Committee wants to thank everyone. The true spirit of caring that lives in the cities, towns and villages of Canada was on display, in living colour, here in Newmarket. The committee involved in the settlement of the, yet-tobe-identified, family, wants to thank each and every one of you who participated, in whatever way, for coming from wherever you came. Our work is ongoing, energized by your participation on Friday and we invite you to follow us on Facebook (on. fb.me/1QcrfEk). You will find us at the Newmarket Syrian Refugee Family.

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t was one of my true regrets when I was younger. A move from another province back to my home province of Ontario when I was entering Grade 9, meant that I couldn’t take music at my Toronto junior high school. Despite several years of piano studies and the ability to read music, the school administration said without proof of Grade 7 or 8 music, I couldn’t register in the music program. “How about taking a typing class?” the school principal helpfully suggested to my mother and myself, noting it was an entry-level program. Typing, I thought sadly, what would I need that for? Fast forward to decades in journalism, and obviously it’s a skill I use every day. My fingers hover knowingly over the “home row” — as those who have been taught touch typing will recognize — and I can watch what I type, not looking down at the keys. In fact, my work keyboard is so worn down by my fingers typing certain keys, that the actual letters are wiped off, some keys now blank. Yet new Finnish research apparently says that with all of us now typing away on phones and other devices, those Grade 9 formal touch typing classes — the Quick Brown Fox Jumped Over the Lazy Dog — do not necessarily mean I type faster than those who weren’t formally taught keyboard typing. Look around you everywhere and you know it’s true. Even before modern devices came into play, I could hear now departed sports editor Fred Simpson pound away at his typewriter (yes, ancient newsroom equipment), then his computer keyboard, two or four fingers stabbing away at the keys. Boy, was he fast. The younger generation has never known a time when there weren’t video games and cellphones in their lives. They’ve learned keyboard techniques for fun and for social connections. And yes, my daughter’s fingers fly over her iPhone. But not mine. “Don’t you use more than one finger?” asked my son the other day, watching me carefully using one finger to type on my iPhone. I told him the screen is too small to engage more than one finger at once and not have ridiculous and sometimes upsetting typos (think ‘cat’ becoming ‘fat’ or work ‘shift’ becoming another word starting with SH). So I did my own small poll on Family Day, asking my nieces, brother and his wife how they type on their devices. Immediately an assortment of android and iPhone devices were brought out to the table, while family members tried to answer my question in exact detail. “I type with both thumbs,” “I type with four fingers” and “I hold it in one hand and type with fingers of my other hand” were some of the responses. But back to the research finding out of the Aalto University in Finland. Findings proved that instruction on keyboarding didn’t make users faster, but the technique of not moving your hands around as you type, did matter. Those who are faster on any keyboard have figured out the technique of hovering in one place over the keys, not wasting motions with hand and finger movements all over the place. So if you want to be faster, that’s the trick, apparently. No more Quick Brown Fox Jumping Over The Lazy Dog required. But thanks, Mr. Pilkey, your typing tips do help me every day.

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A touch of Broadway is coming to Newmarket when “Buddy Holly: Rockin’ Dance Party” headlines at the Newmarket Theatre on Saturday March 12th at 8pm. This special one night only performance features the amazing talents of international touring artist Jeff Giles, best known for his starring role in “The Buddy Holly Story”, the official musical show of the legendary Rock & Roll pioneer who died in a tragic plane crash on February 3, 1959. In Canada, Jeff Giles has starred as Buddy in Charlottetown PEI, where he was also featured on CBC television, and in Hamilton, where the show soldout the prestigious Theatre Aquarius for a month. Of his performance there, the Hamilton Spectator described Jeff Giles as “the sexiest Buddy Holly ever”.

Songs performed by Jeff Giles and the Memphis Cats band in the show feature all of Buddy’s biggest hits including “Peggy Sue” “That’ll Be the Day” “Rave On” “It’s So Easy” “Everyday” “Oh Boy!” “Not Fade Away” and “True Love Ways” amongst the many audience favourites. As a bonus, the performance also features rockin’ 1950’s favourites from Ritchie Valens, Dion and the Belmonts and a special appearance from the “King of Rock & Roll” Elvis Presley, performed by the exciting Danny Fisher. Tickets to see this incredible show at the Newmarket Theatre on Saturday March 12th at 8pm are on sale now, valuepriced at only $33 Adults / $30 Seniors +HST, available at the theatre box office, 505 Pickering Crescent, by calling 905953-5122 or on-line at www.NewTix.ca. Get your tickets early to ensure the best seats for this spectacular show!

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Voters should elect York chair, MPP says From Front Page

voted in favour of an elected chairperson when the issue came up recently at their local councils. Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard, who is spearheading a private member’s bill at Queen’s Park that would impose an elected chairperson if regional council doesn’t make the move itself, has said it’s wrong not to have voters elect the regional position. The chairperson, who is paid more than $200,000 a year, oversees a combined operating and capital budget of $3 billion in a region with a population of 1.1 million residents, he said. On Wednesday afternoon, all parties in the provincial legislature unanimously agreed to hold a pair of public consultation sessions on Ballard’s private member’s bill. They will be held at Queen’s Park in Toronto on Feb. 24 and March 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. The deadline to get your name in if you want to speak is Friday at 5 p.m. Written submissions must be received by March 2. For more information on making a verbal or written submission, contact Ballard’s office at 905-750-0019. Durham, Halton and Waterloo regions have chairs elected by voters, while Niagara and Peel don’t, although Peel is looking at the issue as part of a governance review, York CAO Bruce Macgregor said in a report going to York regional council Thursday. About 750,000 York residents would be eligible to vote for the chairperson if the system is changed, meaning the region would host the third-largest municipal election in Canada in 2018 if Peel does not move to an elected chair, he said. Almost three-quarters of eligible York voters, or 550,000 residents, would come from

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In the motion, the BIA notes it only supports “responsible development” that respects the three-storey height limitation permitted in the Downtown Newmarket Heritage Business District under the Heritage Act. It also formally “objects to and opposes” a proposed transfer or swap of town-owned heritage land — specifically, the land on or below the Market Square parking block — for the construction of an underground parking lot. The BIA charges the construction of an underground parking lot would cause the loss of public parking spaces in the downtown for a lengthy period, with “catastrophic effects” on member businesses. Newmarket’s heritage advisory committee also asked council to deny the application, while several residents have publicly opposed the project because of parking, population intensification and community ambiance issues. The latest clock tower proposal would still likely require an agreement between the town and the developer to allow for the underground construction, Noehammer said. “The parking garage does extend into part of the Market Square area; I would imagine

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at some point, to construct that garage, there will have to be an agreement with the town struck to encroach into that area,” he said. “With respect to maintaining the character of Main, that was important as well. We are cognizant of the interest residents have. We want to make sure it’s a sound development proposal that has good bones, in terms of planning rationale, architecture, urban design and is something that will compliment the downtown area.” Forrest Group had previously sought the construction of a 150-unit condominium building with 10 retail commercial units. At that time, the developer proposed a threestorey complex on Main, with nine storeys constructed along Park. “That’s probably the most significant difference people will see between the previous and current (applications),” Noehammer said. “The height is more uniform looking. It does retain the clock tower and adjacent structures.” A report on the proposal will likely be presented to the town’s committee of the whole in April or May. It will include plans for further public consultation on the proposal, he said. While the documents are not available through the town’s website, they can be viewed at the Newmarket Town Hall, located at 395 Mulock Dr.

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a stick-to-your-ribs meal. Whether you choose haddock or halibut and chips, chicken fingers, a crispy chicken sandwich, a burger, shrimp, a fish sandwich, a salad, fresh-cut fries or poutine, your plate will arrive overflowing with home-cooked goodness. There is a kids’ menu for little guppies under 12 and large family-sized meals for take out. The halibut is fresh, flaky and deep-fried to a perfect golden brown in a crispy batter. The shrimps are jumbo and succulent. While you don’t want to miss the tasty fresh-cut fries, consider ordering one of the salads. The Greek salad is overflowing with feta cheese, tomatoes and red onions and is topped with black olives. And, honestly, do not leave without having a deep-friend Mars bar drizzled with

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Pearl Ortiz knows the story of residential schools well. The Grade 10 Huron Heights Secondary School student has heard about the sites from her grandmother, who attended one of the facilities as a child. Her grandmother was sexually abused at one of the federal government-sponsored religious schools, which were set up in an effort to assimilate Aboriginal children into Euro-Canadian culture. Though the last school closed in 1996, about 150,000 First Nation, Inuit and Métis children were enrolled throughout the program’s history. Many of those who lived through the system retain bitter feelings toward it and their scarred communities are still healing. Subsequent restitution and reconciliation efforts by the government have piqued Pearl’s interest. However, the residential school concept is clearly upsetting to Pearl, whose eyes look down as she explains it to a table of people who are organizing the second annual First Roots Feast, which is being held at Madsen’s Greenhouse Feb. 25. “Residential schools were something that happened; they were part of our history. It’s important people understand what happened and how it affected us. (My grandmother) used to tell me stories about how she tried to run away,” Pearl, who’s of Ojibway descent, said while tucking her long dark hair behind her ears. “(First Roots) is an amazing experience to see people from all different cultures come out to see people dancing and trying new foods.” Organizers hope about 120 people will attend the event, which raised more than $5,000 for DAREarts First Nation, Metis and Inuit arts education programs last year. Since 2007, DAREarts has benefitted communities across the country. The program aims to educate and build confidence and leadership skills amongst Aboriginal children living in difficult circumstances, Curran said. “Educating children is going to change the future,” he said. “Yeah, horrific things happened. Past generations are still hang-

‘Residential schools were something that happened; they were part of our history. It’s important people understand what happened and how it affected us.’ Traditional crafts, auctions, artwork and herbal tea and cash bars will be available. About 60 Huron Heights hospitality program students will spend three days preparing for the feast, which will help them gain valuable experience in a unique setting. “It’s not only promoting an event, but putting it to practice within their classroom time,” teacher Laura Butler said. “My focus is to have them involved with the catering aspect of our industry and to have them see a different light of the community they don’t usually see. They combine ingredients they normally wouldn’t… work with. It’s largequantity cooking, which they’re not used to. It gets the kids involved in the community and this really special event.” Madsen’s is at 160 Bayview Pkwy., Newmarket. The event begins at 6 p.m. and admission is $65. For more information, visit darearts.com or call 1-888-540-2787. — with files from thecanadianencyclopedia.ca

NTAG issues council report card Majority of council awarded lacklustre marks by advocacy group BY CHRIS SIMON

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Most of Newmarket council gets a mediocre to failing grade, according to the results of a “report card” released by the Newmarket Taxpayers Advocacy Group. The document, which attempts to use a combination of rankings from residents and performance measures based on meeting attendance, email responses and a question about fiscal responsibility, gives insight into what some residents perceive is the performance of all nine members of town council.

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ing on to that and I don’t blame them, but by changing the attitude of their children, we can smooth some of the waters. To help change this, we’ve got to work together. It’s trying to change that future so it’s brighter for everybody.” At next week’s feast, there will be a variety of aboriginal-inspired cuisine served, including elk stew, whitefish with a lemon and caper sauce, wild rice with mushrooms and Three Sisters soup, which is traditionally made up of a blend of corn, beans and squash. “We want people to realize it’s all very palatable food, very tasty,” organizer Gary Curran said.

The complete report card is available at ntag.ca.

The attendance figures were provided by the town and are based on individual participation at 2015 council, committee of the whole, closed session, workshop, sub-committee and board meetings. Mayor Tony Van Bynen had a 97 per cent attendance record, followed by Regional Councillor John Taylor and Ward 6 Councillor Kelly Broome-Plumley (96 per cent), Ward 2 and Ward 7 councillors Dave Kerwin and Christina Bisanz, respectively (93 per cent), Ward 1 Councillor Tom Vegh (90 per cent), Ward 4 Councillor Tom Hempen (85 per cent), Ward 3 Councillor Jane Twinney (82 per cent) and Ward 5 Councillor Joe Sponga (66 per cent). “Everybody will make their own decision on how well they feel they’re being served by council and staff of their municipality,” Van Bynen said. Sponga said a minor health issue affected his attendance record during the spring and summer. “I’m hoping I still bring value to the residents,” he said. “I respect whatever findings they have. It is what it is.” Residents were also asked to offer a grade based on a number ranking — one being the lowest, five the highest — and they could also provide comments, though many chose to use solely first names or pseudonyms.

The resident voting took place for more than two weeks. Taylor scored the highest ranking, an average rating of 3.9, after 55 votes. Hempen averaged 3.8 (on 42 votes), Van Bynen received 2.9 (51 votes), Kerwin got 2.6 (27 votes) and Twinney and Bisanz averaged 2.5 (27 and 24 votes, respectively). Sponga (2.3 on 30 votes), Broome-Plumley (2.1 on 30 votes) and Vegh (1.8 on 30 votes) all received what could be technically considered a failing grade. NTAG also asked councillors, via email, what they have done to curb spending within the town. “NTAG wanted to provide residents with completely objective, measurable and factdriven criteria to grade their town council,” NTAG president Teena Bogner said. “This is a small yet effective way to measure performance in 2015 without using subjective data.” Council was asked to respond to emails sent by NTAG in June, September and October. Most declined to respond to a majority of the emails. Van Bynen says it’s fairly common for only one member of council, or a staff member with more expertise on a particular subject, to respond to resident inquiries. “As an organization, we strive to ensure there is always a response to resident inquiries,” he said. “With over 86,000 residents, inquiries and responses are not always handled directly by the mayor or an individual councillor. Often it is more appropriate for a subject matter expert to respond. As an organization, we stand well above most and we stand toe-to-toe with any other municipality. Council is very focused on responding to inquiries.” Newmarket’s customer service team receives nearly 110,000 contacts each year, with 89 per cent of issues resolved on the first attempt. Newmarket’s most recent townwide survey showed 88 per cent of residents were either satisfied or very satisfied with the service they received, Van Bynen said.

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he darker corners of the Internet include websites and blogs that post disturbing images of teenaged boys in provocative poses, nude or nearly nude, peppered with suggestive and lewd ‘likes’ and comments. One York Region father who discovered just such a page this month wasn’t just shocked – he was infuriated. It felt like he had found the smoking gun. There, on the computer screen, was the name of the middle-aged man who had cast a spell on his teenage son, repeatedly inviting the blog owner to connect with him via LinkedIn. This wasn’t just some seedy “boylove” site in a far away country. It was proof of his worst fear, that his son Jake (not his real name) — who had slipped away from his Richmond Hill home this past summer — was caught up in a dark and disturbing world and he, the dad, was powerless to stop it.

‘They’re pros: grooming, exploitation, alienation against family and friends.’ We have all heard the tragic stories of human trafficking of young girls, but there is another, more hidden story involving teenaged boys. “Absolutely, it is happening with boys,” says Michelle Anderson, human trafficking advocate with Covenant House in Toronto. “I’d say 90 per cent of our cases are girls, but... boys are vulnerable and have been exploited, too. We don’t hear about it because they are historically more reticent about coming forward about exploitation.” According to ECPAT USA, a group working to stop commercial sexual exploitation of children, half of human trafficking victims are boys. It’s not just happening in big cities, either, and it has “most certainly” happened in York Region, says Karen Dean, human trafficking specialist with Women’s Support Network of York Region. Just because you’re in suburbia, does not mean you’re safe, adds Dr. Jacqui Linder, a psychologist who specializes in trauma and founded Chrysalis, Canada’s only national 24/7 human trafficking hotline. Predators can haunt the local mall, coffee shops, high school par-

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ties and social media. “They can be very savvy,” she says. “There are even manuals on the Internet to download, telling you how to do it. It’s terrifying. “Eight or nine years ago, human trafficking was the third most lucrative organized crime activity in the world. Now it’s number one. All the work we’ve been doing and it’s actually getting worse. At least we are talking about it now, but the bad guys are working just as hard as the good guys.” Linder says there are different reasons teens — male or female — become susceptible to exploitation. Usually they are marginalized, from homes that have violence, addiction, emotional abuse, arranged marriages or are unaccepting of homosexuality — but that’s not always the case, Linder says. “It’s a very, very complicated topic. There’s the ‘You’re so special’ messages — whether it’s gift giving, offering a seat at the grownups’ table, or induction into a secret club”, and even kids from middleclass families who connect with “sugar daddies” for money, emotional resources and status. “Romancing and luring is very common — an older man befriending the youth. There’s age and power discrepancy and the kid is vulnerable,” Anderson says. Often, she says, another youth, looking to prove himself, elevate his status within the group, or because

COMMUNICATION KEY “Bottom line is open communication. Talk with your kids,” says Jacqui Linder, of Chrysalis Anti-Trafficking Human Network. As children grow older and naturally pull away from parents, they become more vulnerable to outsiders. “Maintain solid communications and get to know their peers, who they hang out with.” If your child’s friend has concerns about your teen, he or she may be more inclined to share with you. Speak up if you think your child’s friend needs help, too, she adds. “This requires a community of adults to pay very, very close attention, whether it’s other children, parents, teachers, coaches,” Linder says. “It takes a village.” CONCERNED? Contact Karen Dean, human trafficking specialist, at 905-8953646 ext. 113 (daytime) or call 24/7 Women’s Support Network helpline at 905-758-5285. For red flags to watch for, visit bit. ly/1KnXAps. he was coerced, introduces the teen to the trafficker. That seems to be what happened with Jake last spring, when he told his parents a new friend had introduced him to a man with all kinds of cool interests and no shortage of cash. As weeks went by, the man gave Jake ever more expensive gifts,

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and demanded more and more of his time. Jake told his family the man thought he was special, a genius with a magical ‘aura’. He wanted to mentor him and had introduced him to a secret society of men. His dad initially thought his 17-year-old son’s friendship with a man 25 years his senior was strange, but not alarming. As his demeanour changed, though, and the once-gregarious boy became more secretive, his parents and siblings all tried to discourage the relationship — without success. Then Jake turned 18, immediately moved out with the man, cut off all ties with family and school friends and abandoned his acceptance to post-secondary school. Unable to reach their son, the family tried to learn more about the man who’d taken over his life and found him in a variety of places online, including websites related to a secret fraternal society, meet-up sites, on a boys’ youth group as a volunteer and on gay and boy-love websites. They found photos of their son, too, online, modelling fashions for teenage boys with links to gay porn. It has left Jake’s family feeling helpless and worried for his safety. Dean says the story of how the teen was lured away is “textbook human trafficking. “This is what they do. They’re

Jake’s story and the private hell his parents and extended family endure. pros: grooming, exploitation, alienation against the family and friends,” Dean says. Jake’s parents say they have contacted York Regional Police numerous times, but their son is now legally an adult and has not made a criminal complaint. “We see this a lot when the youth is legal consenting age,” says Anderson. “When the kid isn’t coming forward saying he’s victimized or says he is not being exploited, then parents may do their best, but it’s very difficult. We can’t even do counselling if the kid doesn’t see it as a problem. They’re so in over their head, scared and overwhelmed, they don’t dare come forward.” Or else they have been brainwashed, says Shae Invidiata, founder of the anti-human trafficking organization Free Them. “It comes from a position of trust and provision,” she says. “They teach them things, give them things their parents can’t. With boys, they may have been heterosexual or confused with gender preference and now they’re afraid to tell their parent. “It’s either so shameful, or they are trying to pay off debts, that it becomes a rabbit hole they can’t escape.”

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Three more people have come forward with allegations to York Regional Police after the service charged a man with luring a 12-year-old York Region boy over social media with a fake Facebook profile displaying photos of a beautiful woman. The boy’s parents discovered his online activities, uncovering the sexual discussions he was allegedly unwittingly having with a 40-year-old Bowmanville man. However, this case is not as simplistic as online grooming, according to police, considering the man was working at concession stands at a number of hockey rinks around Oshawa, including Donevan Recreation Complex, Oshawa Civic, Harman Arena and Oshawa Children’s Arena. Investigators suggest the accused might have obtained boys’ names and information from team rosters posted around the rink or, even more disturbingly, from the boys’ hockey jerseys, which often have last names on the back. York police Const. Andy Pattenden said the allegations are concerning for a number of reasons, including the fact the victim did not know the accused by face. “It’s troubling that he went to that effort to

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Lawyer Darren Sederoff plans to launch a constitutional challenge to the conviction of a Markham man who worked at a marijuana grow-op.

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hen a Markham father and son’s lease for the medical marijuana site they were maintaining expired, they were forced to get creative and move the operation to the town of Stayner, where the family owned a farm. Despite having a valid licence from Health Canada to grow 1,025 plants — a limit to which they were adhering — and a lawyer’s letter in hand explaining their actions, their farm was busted by cops and the men were arrested in September 2015. Zhangjian and Zheng Min Fan now face three years in prison. According to their lawyer, Darren Sederoff, this type of harsh sentencing for breaking certain parts of the licence has become more frequent since a 2014 court decision took away Canadians’ ability to grow marijuana legally to help with their medical conditions. The so-called Allard decision did, however, rule that anyone previously authorized to produce marijuana would be allowed to continue on an interim basis until the court reaches a final decision. The catch, though, remains that if people deviate from their licences, including where they produce the marijuana, they open themselves up to prosecution. “Some people have no choice,” Sederoff insisted, claiming people can’t live in limbo forever. “These people have authorizations from doctors; physicians are out there promoting this stuff.” Despite this, police continue to bust many of these growers. And once they reach court, Sederoff says Crown attorneys continue to seek mandatory minimums — six months in prison for anyone with more than six plants. Sederoff says Crowns should not be seeking such harsh penalties, especially considering Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won the October election, running on a platform that included legalizing marijuana. “(Former prime minister Stephen) Harper’s not there anymore, but the rules still are,” said Sederoff. “If the government authorizes people to grow marijuana for medical purposes, why are they all of a sudden not allowing people to grow marijuana? I’m running into this everywhere — Collingwood,

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t is crunch time. With one more full weekend remaining in the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s regular season, it’s cards on the table now in the North-East Conference, where four teams, including the Newmarket Hurricanes, are playing a game of musical chairs for the final three playoff slots. What a week or so that has just transpired to shake up the conference, where the bottom end of the standings is so tight. Really, to no one’s surprise, either, given the nature of playoff races and teams hovering around the .500 mark over the course of a season. Suddenly, it’s a task for the Hurricanes to reach the playoffs following four straight losses, including two to the hard-charging Stouffville Spirit, winners of six straight games. These rivals fight it out again tonight at the Ray Twinney Complex, the third such clash in the past week. The Spirit has made up three points in the first two faceoffs and is now tied for eight place with the Whitby Fury and within a single point of the Hurricanes in seventh. Did anyone mention the Hurricanes franchise’s 22-season playoff streak that is on the line? Newmarket, should it qualify for the playoffs, could land anywhere from sixth to eighth, but whichever team it draws is going to be tough to beat, especially for a team that has transformed pretty much into the same thing it was one year ago — a young team struggling to reach .500 and hoping for better days ahead. It’s also a softer version of

John Cudmore Cuddy Shark itself from a year ago and a far cry from what a rapidly dwindling fan base might have anticipated as a return to contender status.

‘I think we’re a bit fragile as a team right now. We’re not getting a lot of breaks lately, but we’re not doing a lot of the little things, the detail things, to win games.’ Then there’s the Aurora Tigers — what to make of them? A wildly inconsistent bunch following an encouraging start to January, the Tigers wear all the markings of a team that has not managed to bring it together after a series of player moves intended to make their lineup more unpleasant to play against. General manager and head coach Thomas Milne has consistently maintained it’s all about the playoffs — which, of course, is true. His mantra of “They only remember how you did in the playoffs” may barely get a test given the Tigers seem destined for a playoff date against the Wellington

Dukes. Home-ice advantage remains undetermined but is leaning Wellington’s way, as did a four-game series sweep in regular season contests. The Tigers won five straight in January and looked to be on their way, but with just three wins in their past nine games to fall from the chase for top spot in the North Division (and second seed in the conference for the playoffs) all the way to fifth place, the Tabbies are skittish as a cat on a hot tin plate. Built for the playoffs? Milne, in his general manager’s cap, has moved out players he felt didn’t fit his playoff blueprint. It doesn’t help that he arrived 13 games into the season due to a coaching change, but with yet another goalie dilemma in a long line of playoff netminder oddities in Aurora — rookie Josh Boyko is left to carry the load with Alex Fotinos sidelined for the season with a hip injury — the Tigers’ odds for a series win against the Dukes seem long, despite the fact Boyko’s numbers have shot into the top grouping in the league. That said, among issues to conspire against the Tigers, goaltending isn’t at the top of the list. “I think we’re a bit fragile as a team right now,” said Milne. “We’re not getting a lot of breaks lately, but we’re not doing a lot of the little things, the detail things, to win games.” Trouble with that, of course, is the goals of the regular season are first, make the playoffs and second, fine-tune those details along the 54-game trail. A coach does not want to find out in the playoffs whether or not his team can do those little things effectively. It is ironic both teams have sent away veteran goaltenders and are left with rookies as the No. 1 choices. The Hurricanes sent Connor Ryckman to the Soo Thunderbirds of the Northern Ontario Junior A Hockey League, while former Tiger Alex Brooks-Potts is at the Junior B level toiling for the Stratford Cullitons. Both have numbers still near the top of the OJHL for their position. There is ample evidence about the impact of veteran goaltending at playoff time, but first things first, the teams must get into the post-season. The Tigers seem certain to be in (pending last night’s result at the Toronto Patriots), but it is no given that the Hurricanes, with three games remaining, will be in the eight-team North-East Conference derby. The Hurricanes squandered a clutch weekend during which the team claimed five points out of six from the top teams in the East Division by following it up with one point in three games. The good news is the Whitby Fury and Cobourg Cougars are also squandering opportunities and a cushion built on the hard-charging Stouffville Spirit is still one point deep. Of that foursome, somebody is going to be on the outside looking in after this photo finish. Tomorrow night’s tilt in Tigertown normally might be one the Tigers would be licking their chops about — a chance to help derail the next-door neighbours’ playoff hopes — except for the fact the Tigers have plenty of issues of their own to figure out. Neither they, nor the Hurricanes, will have much time for anything but the task of winning two points.

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Canes squander chance to solidify playoff berth Last Week: Monday — Lost 6-5 (2OT) at Stouffville Spirit … Sunday — Lost 2-1 vs. Trenton Golden Hawks … Thursday — Lost 4-1 vs. Stouffville Spirit. Coming Up: Tonight vs. Stouffville Spirit, Ray Twinney Complex, 7:30 p.m., Friday at Aurora Tigers, Aurora Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. … Monday at Cobourg Cougars (end of regular season). Game Notes: Nathan Hudgin scored with 28 seconds left in three-on-three overtime as the Stouffville Spirit used five goals on special teams — three on power plays, two while shorthanded — to defeat the Hurricanes for the second time in five days. The Hurricanes overcame a 4-2 deficit after two periods with thirdperiod goals by Nicholas Kalpouzos, Owen Ramsay and Max Routledge (shorthanded) to take a 5-4 lead. However, Stouffville’s third power-play goal of the game by Josh Agier with 2:12 to play forced overtime. Marco Bozzo and Mark Rozanov also scored for Newmarket ... Todd Winder’s first-period goal was all the Hurricanes could muster on offence in falling to the Trenton Golden Hawks… Rozanov scored the lone Newmarket goal before the visiting Spirit rattled off four straight goals. Former Hurricane Sam Hu collected two assists The Skinny: Following their best stretch of the season, the Hurricanes picked a bad time to go cold, but picking up just one point from three games, including two contests against a team desperate to gain ground and snuff your own playoff chances, has placed Newmarket in a potentially white-knuckle situation for the

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NOTES final three games of the regular season, starting tonight against the streaking Stouffville Spirit ... The result is a wicked logjam including four teams separated by two points and fighting for the final three playoff spots in the North-East Conference. Of the other three – the Cobourg Cougars, Whitby Fury and Stouffville – the Spirit are the hottest, riding a six-game win streak. Stouffville has three wins in as many games against Newmarket this season ... With forward Ryan Young sidelined, the Hurricanes have been playing shorthanded in some recent games, dressing just 15 skaters Thursday against Stouffville and 16 Sunday. There are no healthy scratches in the stands ... Newmarket has lost three straight home games ... The loss Sunday assured the Hurricanes won’t finish above .500 for the second straight season. Only a sweep of the final three games can get the team to that level ... It’s the final meeting of the season for the Tigers and Hurricanes Friday night at the Aurora Community Centre. Newmarket has won two of the previous three meetings. The Tigers were looking to clinch fifth place in the NorthEast standings with a win last night at the Toronto Patriots. Record: 23-21-2-5, third in North Division; seventh in North-East Conference. – John Cudmore

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Slumping Aurora Tigers still have outside shot at 4th place Last Week: Last night at Toronto Patriots … Sunday — Lost 6-1 at Wellington Dukes … Saturday — Won 3-2 vs. Markham Royals … Friday — Lost 2-1 (OT) vs. Cobourg Cougars. Coming Up: Friday vs. Newmarket Hurricanes, Aurora Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. … Saturday at Stouffville Spirit. Game Notes: Keegan Matthew notched the lone Aurora goal in the one-sided loss at Wellington. The rookie forward cut the Dukes’ lead to 2-1 in the first period but Wellington put the game away with three second-period goals ... Captain Daniel Mantenuto and Drake Board scored in a 62-second span of the third period as the Tigers roared back from a 2-0 first-period deficit to knock off the North Division-leading Royals ... Against Cobourg, Board’s first-period goal accounted for the Tigers’ offence, as Justin Bennett won it for the Cougars in the third minute of four-on-four overtime.

The Skinny: The clash against Wellington appears to be a likely first-round playoff matchup preview, although home ice is yet to be determined. The Dukes hold a five-point lead on the Tigers, but have played two more games ... The Dukes have swept to wins in all four games between the teams this season, including one overtime triumph. The Tigers have scored just five goals against Wellington in those four games ... For that matter, there is the business of getting clear of the rest

of the bottom four teams in the chase for a playoff spot, including the Newmarket Hurricanes. Prior to last night’s game at the Toronto Patriots, the Tigers were five up on their Yonge Street rivals with two games in hand ... The Tigers have just three wins in their past nine games, yet have managed to remain in control of fifth place in the conference ahead of four teams contending for the final three playoff spots ... Kyle Locke is eligible to return to the lineup for Friday night’s game against Newmarket. His last return was shortlived, as he received his second two-game suspension for head contact in Saturday night’s win over Markham.

It was his first game back from another two-game ban ... Goaltender Alex Fotinos is out for the remainder of the season, according to head coach Thomas Milne. Diagnostic testing revealed a torn labrum in the 20-year-old’s hip that will require surgery. That leaves rookie Josh Boyko as the go-to guy for Milne, with Schomberg Cougars’ (Jr. C) Vince Michelizzi as the main backup ... Both Liam Neuman (hand) and Nolan Dunn (undisclosed) were expected to play last night after missing Sunday’s game in Wellington. Word Play: “It’ll be tough with our schedule overtaking them,” said Milne on catching the Wellington Dukes for fourth place in the North-East Conference standings. Record: 25-16-0-8, second in North Division; fifth in North-East Conference. — John Cudmore

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ind. Generous. Compassionate. Perfectionist. A giver, not a taker. Spiritual. Ask anyone to describe Gerry Acton and these are just some of the adjectives they would use. Gerry died in December after a lengthy illness. He was 89. He left behind his wife of 69 years, Betty, sons Keith and Kevin, as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren. “Some people would say this is an even tougher time for this to happen to dad, around Christmas,” son Keith said in his eulogy. “Actually, it is very fitting being so close to Jesus’ birth. Dad had tremendous faith and trust in God. His belief never wavered.” An Uxbridge native, Gerry was the eldest of three children. It was the Depression and Gerry had to leave school in Grade 8 in order to

run his family farm. That work ethic was constant. Gerry became a contractor then a carpenter, who did a lot of work on homes throughout Stouffville. He also worked on the Silver Jubilee building in downtown Stouffville. “I’m not going to put my name to that unless it was perfect,” Keith recalled of his father’s tendency to do things right and only right. Keith got a taste of his father’s work ethic when he worked for him one summer. That summer made Keith, a budding hockey star, realize he’d better skate faster and shoot harder because that was not the career for him. Gerry never played sports, didn’t even boat, swim or fish at the family cottage. But he supported Keith and Kevin’s athletic endeavours. Betty, who he met at a dance at Musselman’s Lake, was a speed skater. The two boys also participated in the sport for a number of years. Gerry, however, preferred to stand in the cold, all day long, at the

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GERRY ACTON how to get his rider from Burkholder Street to Mill Street. Wilf suggested he just drive it over. It took some coaxing, but he did it. “From that day, I saw Gerry go up Market to Mill Street to cut the grass,” Wilf said. “It was funny.” His smile and friendship is what Wilf will miss most about Gerry. “Gerry was always the happy guy. I never saw Gerry when he wasn’t happy.” “I heard someone say he never

heard Gerry say a bad word about anybody and I never heard Gerry say a bad word, period,” Wilf said. He was also generous, selfless. On his birthday, Gerry would have someone, who also had a birthday in April, help him blow out the candles. Both Keith and Stouffville United Church’s Rev. Elizabeth Cunningham, recalled times, shortly before Gerry’s death, when they would visit him and Gerry would hold out his frail hand, grasping part of a sandwich, asking that they share it with him. As a former NHL player and coach, Keith knows “champions.” But there is another champion in his life. “There are no ribbons, medals or trophy cabinets. But I’ve never known and will never meet a champion as great as you,” Keith said in his eulogy. That’s because of “your honesty, integrity, work ethic, selflessness, sacrifice, faithfulness, caring and compassion and most of all — your incredible amount of love for all.”

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Born in Augusta Maine August 23, 1920, son of Warren and Ruth Grimes. A World War II veteran and Master Mason. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth and son William (Bill) and his brothers Donald and Burt. Survived by his son John and wife Tara of Wellington, Florida; his granddaughter Mackenzie; his sister Thelma Steele and her husband James of Woodstock, Ontario; his sister-in-law Jacky Grimes of Newmarket, Ontario and many nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by his loving companion Mimi Robichaud and her devoted family and fondly remembered by Barbara and Kent Abraham and their family. Among his many friends around the world he will be missed by his dear friend Charles Zembowski and his family. Special thanks to Lucy Ratto, Phil's caregiver and all staff at the Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital. Phil followed his father and grandfather in the manufacturing of sandpaper and he became a consulting engineer to many companies throughout the world. In 1976 he and his son John founded Gemtex Abrasives and filed several patents. He was an honorary member of the Coated Abrasive Fabricators Society. He was very interested in the environment and formed the Weedoo Greenboat Company in 2000 which builds ecological restoration vessels. A great sports athlete and enthusiastic golfer. A great man that will be missed by many. A service was held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Interment was at Queensville Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com<http://www.roadhouseandrose.com> LUBKER, Liselotte (Lotti) Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, February 13th at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston, Ontario. Born on April 4, 1922 in Blankenburg am Harz Gemany. Lotti immigrated to Canada with her family on July 1, 1958. She has made her home in the Bradford and Bond Head area since 1975. Predeceased by her late husband Helmut. Survived by her children, Elgrid (Nolan), Dirk (Teresa), Rosemarie, Annelee (Doug), Ines (Farley) and Steven. Always a mom to Molly, Gabe and Jane. She was a loving Oma to Michelle (Craig), Scott, Stephanie (Paul), Janine, Jayme, Monique (Jason), Marcus (Naomi), Apr il, Amy, Christopher (Jessica), Jesse and Mackenzie. She was also much loved by her great grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Kory, Ashleigh, Caden and Ryan. No one ever left Lotti's house empty handed whether it was one of her knitted or crochet works of art, a home cooked meal, marble cake, or just a bit of cash slipped into your pocket. Her capacity for giving was endless, and she will be missed by all who knew her including all her countless feathered and furry friends she helped along the way. If desired a donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society on her behalf. A celebration of life will be held a later date.

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Linda Susan Clark, born October 16th, 1960, passed away in her home on February 11th, 2016 at the age of 55. L i n d a l o ve d h e r t h r e e c h i l d r e n , Samantha (Andrew), Keith, and Clara more than anything in the wor ld. Dearly missed by her "Sistersieta" Cheryl (Brian) and her brother Doug (Teresa). Beloved daughter of Bud Clark and the late Joyce Clark. L i n d a e n j oye d w o r k i n g a t D i S a l Contracting, and Aurora Computer Technologies as a bookkeeper. She was an avid reader, and spent many joyful days at the family cottage in Muskoka. Linda had a hilarious sense of humour, a wonderful laugh, was independent, strong willed, and loved to argue her point. Her nieces, Ashley, Megan, Tori, and her nephew, Jordan will treasure the fun times with their Aunty Lyn. She fought a long and courageous battle against depression and she is now at peace. We are very proud of her strength and know she is watching over us, along with her Mother and her Uncle Steve. There will be a celebration of her life held for close family and fr iends. Online condolences can be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com .

STOKES, Betty Irene Passed away peacefully at the Mar kham Stouffville Hospital, Markham, on Wednesday February 10 th , 2016, in her 86 th year. Betty will be missed by her loving h u s b a n d o f 6 3 ye a r s R o b e r t Stokes. Also loved and missed by her sons Don Stokes (Barb M i n i e l l y ) , a n d D a r r e l l S t o ke s (Megan). Beloved grandma to Jeff Stokes, Jordan Stokes, Devin Stokes, and Shelby Stokes. Dear sister of Jack Lapp (Shir ley). P r e d e c e a s e d by h e r p a r e n t s B r u c e a n d O l i ve L a p p o f M t . Albert, Ontario and by her brother Douglas Lapp and sister Audrey Pountney (Jack). Arrangements are entrusted to THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES- MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen St., Bobcaygeon. Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting the f u n e r a l h o m e a t www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.

STICKWOOD, Stanley (Red) Died peacefully with family by his side at Southlake Regional Health Centre on February 15, 2016 at the age of 72. Stanley is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Stickwood (nee Barclay), car ing father of Leah-anne, Tracy, Goldie (Tara) and Katrina (Rick), proud G ra n d fa t h e r t o V i c t o r i a , M a t t h ew, James, Ryley, Cour tney, Quinn and Drake and Great-grandfather to Brealynn. Sur vived by his siblings Chessley, Wayne, Donna, Gloria, Phyllis, Carol, Michael and predeceased by Bill. Visitation is scheduled from 2pm-4pm with funeral and reception to follow on S a t u r d a y, F e b r u a r y 2 0 , 2 0 1 6 a t Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home 157 Main Street South Newmarket. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Southlake Residential Care Village.

BALES, Clare (nee Magee) Passed away peacefully on Sunday Febr uar y 14, 2016 at Newmar ket Health Centre. Beloved wife of the late Allen Bales. Mother of Allen (Michelle), Brian, Bill, Brenda Maureen (Scott Babcock). Proud and loving grandmother of Kris, Kelli, Brendan, and Kieran. Dear sister of the late Mary, Bill, Eleanor, and Theresa. She is sur vived by her brother Bernie. Fr i e n d s a n d fa m i l y m ay c a l l a t MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME (10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill), on We d n e s d ay Fe b r u a r y 1 7 th f r o m 6pm-9pm. Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church (10295 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill), on Thursday February 18th at 11am. I n t e r m e n t H o l y C r o s s C e m e t e r y. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Clare's family would like to sincerely thank all staff at Newmarket Health Centre for their excellent care of Clare over the past nine years. CARSON, John Wilbur Passed away peacefully at Southlake Village in Newmarket, on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Doreen for 49 years. Beloved father of Stephen, Sean (Siham Chowdhur y) and S h e l a g h L e Pa g e ( D av i d ) . P r o u d grandfather of Chloe, Sydney and Tara. Predeceased by Sister Joyce McMinn. Son of the late Bethel and John. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Southlake Hospital and Southlake Village. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church S t r e e t , N ew m a r ke t o n T h u r s d ay, February 18, 2016 at 1 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to S t . P a u l ’s A n g l i c a n C h u r c h i n Newmarket, the Canadian Cancer S o c i e t y o r t h e H e a r t a n d S t r o ke Foundation. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com

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Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the age of 63 years. Loving mother of Jason (Pauline), Br ian (Cor i) and predeceased by her son Tim. Cherished Nana of Colin, Brayden and Blake. Dear sister of Bill (Bernice), Tom (Lee) and predeceased by her brother John (Cheryl). Heather will be sadly missed by her companion Bill Hasenclever, her long-time fr iend C y n d y, h e r c h e r i s h e d g r o u p o f gir lfr ie nds as well as her nieces, nephews, family and many friends. Memorial Service will be held at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway S., Keswick on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. In memory of Heather, please consider a donation to the Georgina Food Pantr y. Sign an online book of condolences at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

LAMPOLE, Catherine (Cathy) M. Passed away peacefully at home, in Newmarket, on Tuesday, Februar y 2nd 2016 at 62 years of age. Owner of a successful beading business for many years, Cathy was known fondly throughout the community. Loving wife of Bill and proud mother of Jeff and David. Beloved daughter of Jacqueline and the late Richard Toms. Sister of Deborah (Real Arseneault) and Peter. She will be missed deeply by family and friends. The family especially thanks the team of caring nurses and doctors at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre. Cremation has taken place and a private family service was held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home on Sunday, February 14th 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre at Southlake Regional Health Centre.

ANDREWS, Grace "Sandra" Suddenly passed away at home in Newmarket on Wednesday, February 10 in her 77th year. Born in Northern Ireland, she was the loving daughter of Kathleen Chapman. Loving wife of Julian Andrews (deceased) for 50 years. She will be greatly missed by her relatives, Jean Wiggins and family, Dave Andrews and family. We thank her wonderful friends and neighbours who were such a great help to her. Sandra and Julian enjoyed many years of travel and made many great friends in the RV community. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. S., Newmarket on Tuesday, February 23 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm for a celebration of her life. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Newmar ket Humane Society as Sandra loved her dogs.

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STEWART, Violet passed away on Februar y 16, 2016, in her 95th year. Loving wife of Andrew Stewart. Beloved mother of Peter Hurst (Sandra). Proud grandmother of Dale Peron (John) and Michael Hurst (Sarah). Great grandmother of Michaela, Jackson, Jonas, Julia. Dear daughter of the late George Henry Hurst. The family would like to thank Dr. Baguio and the nurses at the Renoir Retirement Home. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences to www.roadhouseandrose.com

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AURORA CENTRAL, 1 bedroom, $1100 inclusive. March 1st. AC, parking, laundry. No smoking/ pets. 905-841-1060. AURORA- 90 Temperance St. 1 bedroom apartment available immediately. Clean, quiet building, near amenities. $1150 inclusive. No smoking/dogs. Feb. 1 & March 1st. 647-321-5930 BRADFORD, LARGE, bright 1 bedroom basement apartment. parking, 4 piece bath, separate entrance, non-smoking/pets. Inclusive. 905-775-4284 BRADFORD- 1 ( $850+ utilities) bedrooms, bright, clean, spacious, private entrance. Parking. No smoking/ no dogs. Immediate. 416-751-3368 between 9am-5pm,

YONGE/DAVIS- House on court, backs onto George St. - 2 bedroom lower $1050+. Separate entrance, laundry and parking. No smoking. No pets. Call 905-235-0861 YONGE/HWY#7, 1 Bedroom ground level apartment in newly renovated semi-detached house. 4 Appliances, parking, $1050 inclusive. First/last. 905-881-4568.

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Metroland Media Kia’s mid-size CUV has come light years since arriving here in 2003. Gone is Sorento’s dreadful cladding from the first-generation, and the timid grille of the second. The all-new 2016 model raises the styling bar with a look that some describe as German, although I’m more inclined to say Swedish. It’s a nod to Volvo’s XC 90, which for me is high praise. The new sheet metal is cleaner than its predecessor, with stronger shoulders, a high beltline and narrow side glass that may not help visibility, but looks handsome nonetheless. The new grille gulps rather than sips at the oncoming air, flanked by narrow-cut projector headlamps for a bold first impression. The wheelbase is now longer to allow for more interior room – a key consideration in this segment. Mid-size crossovers need to be efficient at carving out space when they offer a third row. Seven-passenger Sorentos now offer 320 litres behind the 50/50 third row, 1,077 behind the second row, and a max of 2,066. Five-passenger models are up a bit at 1,099 and 2,082 litres. Sorento comes not only in two- and three-row models, but offers both AWD and FWD in several trim levels. And there’s a choice of three engines. Carrying over is a naturally aspirated 2.4-litre DOHC four cylinder (185 hp and 178 lb/ft of torque) as well as a 3.3-litre V6 (290 hp, 252 lb/ft), capable of towing 5,000 lbs.

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The all-new 2016 Sorento showcases cleaner styling with fewer creases and character lines. Its larger grille with narrow-cut projector headlamps projects a more aggressive look than its predecessor.

New for 2016 is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that delivers 240 hp and a stout 260 lb/ft of torque. All engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. My tester – the SX Turbo AWD – had the latter powertrain, which easily handled its two-ton curb weight. Peak torque begins at an early 1,450 rpm for good takeoff, and with the drive mode set to ‘sport’ (which sharpens throttle response, delays shifting and increases steering effort), the Sorento is surprisingly nimble.

Priced at $42,095, this trim level isn’t far off the range-topping SX+ V6 AWD seven-seater ($46,695), but you needn’t drop that kind of dough for a well-equipped ride. The LX with 2.4-litre engine and FWD starts at $27,495 and comes with a pile of standard content, which to the credit of Kia and their corporate cousin Hyundai, has been common practice in their base vehicles. This model rolls on 17-inch alloys and gets roof rails, rear spoiler, automatic headlights and rear parking sonar. And on the

inside are tilt/telescopic steering with audio and cruise controls, heated front seats, 40/20/40 folding second row, air conditioning, power windows, keyless entry, sixspeaker audio, power outlets in the front and cargo area, and more. Of course, Kia’s PR team wanted to showcase Sorento at its best, so my ride lacked little in terms of amenities, tech and premium content. The SX Turbo AWD rides high on 19-inch alloys and even comes with stainless steel skid plates for those who

In an early morning press conference at the opening of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, the Honda Civic claimed top honours when the car was declared the 2016 Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The Civic also won in its category as the “Best New Small Car”. “On behalf of the thousands of Honda associates across the country including the more than 4,000 at our HCM facility who lead global production of The 10th generation Civic, I’d like to thank AJAC for this award,” said Jerry Chenkin, President, Honda Canada Inc. “The all-new Civic is the most innovative, ambitious and advanced iteration Honda has ever produced, setting a new benchmark in the compact car segment and we’re both elated and humbled that AJAC has recognized this achievement.”

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The Mazda CX-3 also won in its category for “Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000)”. “We are absolutely delighted that AJAC members have voted for the Mazda CX-3 as the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year,” said Vincent Reboul, Director of Marketing, Mazda Canada. “Being chosen over the very worthy Turn to page W3 competition we faced is a strong endorsement of everything the CX-3 brings to the table: showstopping KODO design, excellent real-world fuel efficiency thanks to SKYACTIV Technology, and allweather capability with Mazda’s predictive i-ACTIV AWD system.” Nine “Best New” category Turn to page W4

LEFT: Sorento’s new interior offers no shortage of premium fittings, with an orderly dash layout that includes eight-inch infotainment along with knobs for volume and tuning, and intuitive climate controls. RIGHT: This five-passenger Sorento (SX Turbo AWD shown) comes with a 40/20/40 split bench in rear with heating in the outboard positions. There’s ample head and legroom for three full-sized adults.

The COTY award for Honda Civic was accepted by Jerry Chenkin, President, Honda Canada Inc. Photo: Michelle Siu for AJAC.

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Continued from W1 venture off the asphalt and on to cottage roads. It also gets premium leather seating, heated/cooled with 8-way power adjust for the front passenger, and 10-way (with memory) for the driver.

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*One winner will receive a $50,000 credit towards the purchase of a car at any participating Trillium Automotive Dealers Association member. No purchase necessary. Contest open to Ontario residents who are at least 18 years of age. Contest runs February 12-22, 2016. Full rules and regulations can be found at Wonderlist.ca/autoshow2016 or onsite in the Toronto Star booth at the 2016 Canadian International AutoShow.

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WHEELS

Thursday, February 18, 2016

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$106 biweekly (+HST & Lic.)

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16,000 km per year 62% reSiduaL | residual = $12,706.28

$2,000 due on delivery

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2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON LImITeD

2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS

2012 HYUNDAI GeNeSIS

2010 HYUNDAI GeNeSIS

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 86,958 equipped with heated seats, leather bolster seats, rear view camera, power heated mirrors, automatic transmission, ABS, downhill brake assistance, traction control, dynamic stability control, AM/FM/CD player USB/AUX connection, power windows, power locks, power mirror, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, audio and cruise control, air conditioning, side steps, keyless entry and much more!!!

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 99,452

2.0 T Prem

2015 HYUNDAI GeNeSIS

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 95,428 equipped with leather heated seats, Panoramic sunroof, rear view camera, power heated mirrors, automatic transmission, ABS, downhill brake assistance, traction control, dynamic stability control, AM/FM/CD player USB/AUX connection, power windows, power locks, power mirror, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, audio and cruise control, air conditioning, side steps, keyless entry and much more!!!

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 108,516

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 18,464 equipped with the most advanced AWD system, Leather interior, Line departure warning, smart cruise control, Rain sensing front wipers Blind spot warning, Speed-proportional electric power steering, 8 speed automatic transmission w/ shiftronic, power door locks, Seat-belt pretensioners, Air conditioning, Steering Wheel Mounted Bluetooth, Cruise and Audio Controls, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Push button start, Navigation system with voice activation, Back up camera plus much more

engine, generating 210hp and has a 6 speed

Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Cruise

manual transmission with refined shift and clutch

Control,4 Cylinder Engine, Turbo charged,

action. This coupe is equipped with 4 Wheel Disc

Fog Lamps, Rear Wheel Drive, Pass-Through

Brakes, 18” Aluminum Alloy Wheels, ABS, EBD,

Rear Seat, Bucket Seats, Traction Control, Trip

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction

Computer, Privacy Glass, Intermittent Wipers,

Control System. Also comes with heated front

Alarm, Driver Adjustable Lumbar, Front Head

seats, Air bags, Power Windows with Driver/

Air Bag, Front Side Air Bag, Front side-impact

Passenger Auto Up/Down, Keyless Entry with Power Door Locks, Air conditioning plus more

airbags, Heated Front Seat(s) plus much more

Tech - DEMO

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Stock: #13163

2015 HYUNDAI GeNeSIS

2012 HYUNDAI ACCeNT GLS

2012 HYUNDAI eLANTRA LTD

Sunroof

Leather - Roof

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 77,445 equipped with heated seats, heated and power mirrors, power windows and locks, Sunroof, Air conditioning, AM/FM/CD player USB/AUX connection, ABS, traction control, Steering wheel mounted cruise and audio control and Bluetooth, manual transmission, Balance of Hyundai Canada factory warranty and much, much MORE

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 73,349 equipped with heated front and rear seats, Leather seats, power heated mirrors, automatic transmission, ABS, AM/FM/CD player, power windows, power locks, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, cruise and audio control, Sunroof, Air Conditioning, 17” Alloy rims, keyless entry and much more

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 8,789 Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, A/C, AM/ FM Stereo, CD Player, Navigation System, ABS, Cruise Control, Rearview Camera, Fog Lamps, Power Door Locks, Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors, Rear Wheel Drive, Power Mirror(s), Keyless Entry, Push Button Start, Leather Seats, Power Driver Seat, Bucket Seats, Power Steering, Traction Control, Power Windows, Back-Up Camera, Driver Adjustable Lumbar, DRL, Engine immobilizer, Front Head Air Bag, Front Side Air Bag, Heated Front Seat(s), Locking Rear Differential, Outside temp display, Power Sunroof, Stability Control, Compass, V6 Cylinder Engine

Stock: #N7500A

Stock: #N7542A

Stock: #13269

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA Fe Se

Leather – AWD

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 65,485 equipped with REMOTE STARTER, heated Leather front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, power heated mirrors, AWD, ABS, traction control, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, cruise and audio control, Down Hill brakes, Backup camera, panoramic sunroof, Air conditioning with dual climate and auto control, AM/FM/CD player, satellite radio and USB/AUX connection, Keyless entry, Balance of Hyundai Canada factory warranty and much MORE

Plus HST & licensing. Mileage: 71,108 equipped with heated Leather front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, power heated mirrors, AWD, ABS, traction control, Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth, cruise and audio control, Down Hill brakes, Backup camera, panoramic sunroof, Air conditioning with dual climate and auto control, AM/FM/CD player, satellite radio and USB/AUX connection, keyless entry, Balance of Hyundai Canada factory warranty and much MORE

Stock: #13294

Stock: #13290

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Stock: #13292

Stock: #N8154A

17735 LESLIE ST Bray Cir

HWY 404

LESLIE ST

905-895-3222 www.newmarkethyundai.com

GREEN LANE

Wayne OPEN: MON.-THURS. 9-9 FRI. 9-6 • SAT. 9-6 DAVIS DRIVE Service hourS: monday to thurSday 7-7pm 17735 Leslie St. (Just north of davis dr.) Friday and Saturday 8-5pm Dealers may charge additional fees for administration of up to $499. Charges may vary by dealer.