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Baby, it’s cold outside Layers, kindness of others keys to staying warm BY HEIDI RIEDNER, SANDRA BOLAN AND SIMON MARTIN
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Grin and bear it seems to be the overall consensus when it comes to the latest of three deep freezes to hit the area this month alone. Most workers can take a break from extreme cold weather through the comfort of their heated offices, but there are many who have to brave the cold weather to earn their paycheque.
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Jason Wright is one of them. He was out on St. John’s Sideroad in Aurora today. While backhoes and cranes dotted the horizon, there was no one in sight except for Mr. Wright’s earth-boring crew. “Ninety-nine per cent of construction companies will be closed today,” he said. Dealing with the elements is just part of the job. The key is to dress in layers Mr. Wright said, who resembled the Michelin Man with all the layers he was wearing. “I have long underwear, lined jeans, overalls, coveralls and a jacket,” he laughed. It’s all necessary as Mr. Wright and his crew work 10-hour days, STAFF PHOTO/HEIDI RIEDNER
Crossing guard Christine Medland says you get used to the cold..
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Elected office not in Klees’ plans After 18 years in politics, MPP will leave at end of term BY CHRIS SIMON
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You won’t see Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank Klees’ name on a ballot for public office again. After five terms and 18 years of public service, Mr. Klees will step away from provincial politics after this term. Until then, he’ll continue to serve the riding and fulfill Progressive Conservative Party critic responsibilities.
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Linda Chadwick found an envelope addressed to a person named Melodie, from her “Nan and Pa”, that she is trying to return to her.
What will be Frank Klees’ legacy? Let us know at tmcfadden@yrmg.com
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Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank Klees will step away from provincial politics at the end of this term. He also pledged to work to ensure the riding does its part to elect a PC government, with Tim Hudak as premier. “At the end of the day, it’s the work we’ve done for people in the constituency that has really been the most gratifying,” he said. “We’ve always done our best to advocate for constituents.” While some of his peers were surprised by the decision, several area elected officials said Mr. Klees’ time in office has been incredibly beneficial to local and provincial residents. Mr. Klees has been an advocate
Lois Brown said. “We’ve worked together on issues to ensure taxpayers’ dollars are spent well. He Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown has given his time and I know the amount of pressure that puts on weighs in on Mr. Klees’ announcement. family.” Visit yorkregion.com for a video of her He has also been “incredibly comments. accommodating” to residents, Newmarket-Aurora PC provincial riding association president for the expansion of Southlake Derek Murray said, adding the Regional Health Centre and the announcement came as a disappassing of the Oak Ridges Moraine pointment, because Mr. Klees did Protection Act. “He’s done an amazing amount of work on behalf of conSee MPP, page A8. stituents,” Newmarket-Aurora MP
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Linda Chadwick found someone’s present on Christmas Day. The Newmarket resident was walking along a sidewalk near Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School on Bristol Road Dec. 25, when she stepped on a small white envelope. She picked it up and took it home. It looked like a present and was
marked with a shiny red bow. Ms Chadwick opened the envelope. Inside, there was a card addressed to “Melodie”, with the inscription “Merry Christmas and the very best for 2014! Love Nan and Pa, XOXO”. There was also a substantial amount of money enclosed. See I, page A8.
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