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Wearing proud smiles, these members of 1st Richvale Guides — Carly Pesses (from left), Katelyn Romanko and Christina Everson — celebrate their advancement to Pathfinders. Some 100 members of Girl Guides of Richmond Hill gathered Wednesday to enjoy an end-of-season party and advance to the next level in the program. See more photographs on page 5.

Telephone survey cost $36,000 BY ADAM MCLEAN

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According to a telephone survey of Richmond Hill residents, 59 per cent of you are “very satisfied” with Richmond Hill as a place to live. Another 35 per cent are “somewhat satisfied” and 4 per cent are “somewhat dissatisfied” to call Richmond Hill home, according to a survey conducted by Environics Research Group of 600 residents, 18 years and older, completed between Jan. 12 to 29. That same survey found 85 per cent of residents agree Richmond Hill is a welcoming community and 78 per cent said diversity is one of the community’s strengths. Respondents expressed overall satisfaction with town services and were particularly satisfied with the garbage and recycling collection, the condition and maintenance of water and sewer services, plus parks and open spaces, all of which received a satisfaction rating of 92 per cent.

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TRAFFIC TOP ISSUE OF CONCERN What you deemed to be the most important future issues on the horizon are all related to community growth and urban sprawl, as 33 per cent of residents believe traffic is the town’s most important future issue, followed by overcrowding at 25 per cent and public transit at 22 per cent. Specifically, the David Dunlap Observatory‘s fate garnered 3 per cent endorsement as an important future issue. According to the phone survey, the town’s bulletin board pages, featured in The Liberal newspaper, are the most preferred source of local information at 26 per cent, followed by stories or editorials in the Liberal newspaper at 19 per cent and the Town of Richmond Hill’s See ‘WON’T REST’, page 9.

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Seniors, those in 20s ballooned: census BY CHRIS TRABER

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With more people getting ready to retire than entering the workforce, providing programs and services for seniors will be a major challenge, York Region Community and Health Services Commissioner Adelina Urbanski said. Senior citizens now account for a record 14.8 per cent of Canada’s population, according to 2011 census data released Tuesday. But the biggest increase came in the

25 to 29-year-olds. Those residents went from 935 in 2006 to 2,145 in 2011, which amounts to a 129-per-cent increase. For the first time, there were more people aged 55 to 64, the age when people typically quit jobs, than aged 15 to 24, when people join the work force. There are now five million Canadian seniors, a 14-per-cent spike since the last Statistics Canada census in 2006. More than 130,000 of them live in York Region, where 12.4 per cent of the population is 65 and older. The first of four census data install-

ments to be released in 2012 didn’t surprise Ms Urbanski. In fact, the numbers confirm what the region has been tracking and preparing for, she said. A seniors strategy, though a work in progress, is in place as a proactive augment to the region’s existing and ranging services for the aged. Planning includes enhanced partnerships with senior-centric agencies, including Community & Home Assistance to See SENIORS, page 8.

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Trail plans put Richmond Hill ahead of curve BY ADAM MC LEAN

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The town’s bike and pedestrian plan will shift into second gear this summer, as plans for new off-road bike lanes begin to take shape. To complement the existing 160 kilometres of road routes, which were completed last summer, the second phase of Richmond Hill’s pedestrian cycling master plan calls for another 39 km of off-road trails over the next 10 years. The town will also be included in the upcoming Lake Ontario to Lake Simcoe bike and pedestrian trail, spearheaded by York Region. Richmond Hill’s portion of the Lake to Lake trail would run the length of town and through the Leslie Street, Hwy. 404 corridor, with tourism links to Richmond Green and Lake Wilcox expected. Construction of the Lake to Lake trail is expected to start this year and be completed within the next five years, to serve as a cycling tourism network, appealing to the region’s avid touring cyclists, said Richmond Hill’s air quality, climate change and waste policy manager George Flint. The town’s sustainable transportation co-ordinator, Megan Lui, hopes the trail system will encourage more

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Smart Commute Markham Richmond Hill’s Bike to Work Day Monday, saw Basil Marcello (far right), Smart Commute program advisor, showing off an electric bike alongside Flo McLellan, Smart Commute director, escorted by York Regional Police officers Jason Sheard and Derek Traimer. residents to walk or cycle to work. Currently, about 2.7 per cent of Richmond Hill residents do so, but Ms Lui hopes that will nearly double to five per cent with the completion of more trails, combined with the fact the Lake to Lake trail will provide a key feeder into the Headford and

East Beaver Creek business parks for commuters living to the north and south of the area. The on-road trails project was bolstered by government stimulus funding of more than $1 million, which brought about an early completion and 90 km of signed-only

routes, 57 km of signed routes with edgelines or sharrows (painted markings) and 13 km of bike-specific lanes. The more expensive, offroad project will be funded with $400,000 in gas tax credits, each year, over the next 10 years. The on-road portion of the town’s master plan was acknowledged by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, which last month designated Richmond Hill as a bicycle friendly community. Richmond Hill was the first municipality in York Region to receive the designation. Despite the award, maintenance along the 160-km stretch of pathways is already necessary in areas, as some bike lane lines require repainting and some of the town’s 17 public bike lockers have been vandalized. The town celebrated Bike to Work Day Monday and Mr. Flint said the town regularly encourages employees to cycle to work, with bike storage and shower facilities available at many town buildings. Many other Richmond Hill businesses are following suit, said Mr. Flint and phase 2 of the master plan isn’t simply about construc-

tion, it’s also about education and encouraging residents to sample the two-wheeled mode of transportation. “It’s all about getting word out and educating people through outreach and encouragement,” said Mr. Flint. People need to know that biking to work is a viable option and they need to know that it’s safe,” he added. There have been no reports of death or injury to residents using municipal bike lanes, according to the town. Social media updates, a partnership with Smart Commute to present public education sessions and cycling trail maps available at town buildings and local bike shops will all help raise awareness. According to Flo McLellan, Smart Commute Markham Richmond Hill program director, a total distance of 6 km is typically the “tipping point” for residents deciding to cycle to and from work.

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First municipality in Region of York to earn bike-friendly designation

For details on the town’s pedestrian and cycling master plan, visit, richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=epw_ pedestrian_cycling_master_plan

Region pitches lake-to-lake bike trail BY DAVID FLEISCHER

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Getting from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario by car is a challenge few would face just for kicks. But hopping on your bike to make that ride? Yeah, that could be fun. You’ll get your first chance to comment this week on the region’s plans to build a lake-to-lake route spanning the 100-kilometre distance by taking what now exists and linking it physically and under a single banner. “I want to see, when it’s fully implemented, that it’s significant not just in York Region, but the GTA,” York Region infrastructure planning director Lloyd Cheah said. “We want that to be validated by our residents.” The route could be part of a provincial network and a tourist destination for cyclists and pedestrians, Mr. Cheah said. While many segments are expected to be off-road trails, on-road biking and bike lanes will likely be included. The core of the main path is expected to include existing Tom Taylor and Nokiidaa trails, which now run through Auro-

ra, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury. To date, the route has been outlined in general terms. It would start in Sutton, follow the lakeshore around Cook’s Bay and stretch to Leslie Street. There are challenges, Mr. Cheah said, in finding routes to cut through Richmond Hill, north and south of Richmond Green. The aim is to link up with a segment cutting through Thornhill’s German Mills Settler’s Park that effectively links up with Toronto’s path along the Don River. That stretch goes all the way past Hwy. 401 and then an on-road segment takes you to Edwards Gardens, from which you can take a single, winding path clear to Lake Ontario. Getting Toronto on side with the “Lake-to-Lake” brand is another challenge, but talks have gone well so far, Mr. Cheah said. Beyond the main trail, there is also hope of creating spurs that will take cyclists east and west to points of interest throughout the region, including the natural heritage area around Lake Wilcox. The region has budgeted $500,000 per

year to help local municipalities develop their own elements, but no determination has been made about who will run and maintain the completed trail. “Riding in York Region is just terrific,” D’Ornellas Cycling Club president Jeff Goldberg said. The Toronto club does the majority of its riding on the region’s streets and Mr. Goldberg is a fan of anything that makes cycling safer and easier. “We have this affinity for York Region because the roads up there are really, really good. The only bad thing is it’s so popular,” he said. He described cycling as “the new golf”, easier on the knees than running but great for exercising with a large group. For the most part, motorists are good about sharing the road, at least with the large, lane-hogging group with which he participates, Mr. Goldberg said. The region is gradually expanding its cycling network, on and off-road, and trying to figure out what kind of lanes are best-suited for what areas. You can learn more at york.ca/cycling

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CHARITY FUNDRAISERS: Enjoying fun ways to raise awareness, funds King City event helps rescue dogs You and your dogs are invited to attend the He’Art of Rescue event Sunday in King City to support the charity dedicated to saving sick, abandoned and abused animals around the world. The event includes a barbecue, dog agility course, games and other activities to raise money to try to save abandoned puppies dumped at a shelter in Istanbul. The charity helps find the animals homes all over the world and uses all the money raised to pay for the animals’ medical and feeding bills. Other dogs saved by the group will be at the event, including Sidney, one of seven dogs saved so far from the Istanbul shelter and adopted by a Richmond Hill family. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. at 15340 Dufferin St., King City. Admission is a minimum $20 donation per family. - Jeremy Grimaldi

Get moving in Gutsy Walk Richmond Hill will play host to a Gutsy Walk next weekend, a national event for the

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada to raise money to find a cure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affects 200,000 Canadian men, women and children and 9,200 Canadians are diagnosed with the disease each year. With no cure, no known cause, and little public understanding of the pain and chronic suffering which IBD patients cope with every day of their lives, the five-kilometre walk Sunday, June 10 at Mill Pond Park is a way to spread IBD awareness and raise needed funds to support essential research. It was formerly known as the Heel ‘n’ Wheel-a-Thon. Participants from Vaughan and Richmond Hill can register starting at 10 a.m., followed by a warm-up at 10:45 a.m. The walk will commence at 11 a.m. and finish at 2 p.m. Mill Pond Park is at the corner of Mill and Trench streets. For more information on how to get involved, contact Sarah Nazar at 1-800-387-1479 ext. 218 or e-mail snazar@ccfc.ca or visit www.ccfc.ca - Mingy Xu

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Richmond Hill firefighters strain to pull a plane last weekend for a good cause. They were just seconds behind a team of firefighters from Markham, who placed first in the charity ALS Plane Pull fundraiser. It was the first time Richmond Hill fielded a team.

Pulling planes for ALS

It was a tight race, but Markham firefighters edged out Toronto and Richmond Hill crews to capture the ALS Ontario Plane Pull honours. Last Sunday, May 27, 18 teams took part in the second annual awareness event held at Bombardier Aerospace Downsview Facility in Toronto. The goal was to raise money for those living with ALS, known as Lou Gehrigs disease. Several hundred people came out to see how fast teams could pull a Bombardier Q400 aircraft weighing 17,800 kg along 100 metres, raising $70,000 in the process. ALS hits particularly close to home for firefighters, as instances of ALS are higher among military personnel and firefighters. Markham firefighters beat last year’s winners, Toronto firefighters, with a time of 46.88 seconds for the firefighters trophy, with the Richmond Hill fire team coming in third place with a time of 51.91 seconds. It was the first time a Richmond Hill team competing at the event, with representatives from five different fire halls.

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“We had no practice and had never tried it before,” said firefighter David Hawkes. “It is much harder than it looks. By the end, my legs were on fire. Next year, we need to prepare in order to beat what we accomplished this year.” Members ranged in age from 28 to 53. “We get hundreds of requests a year for fundraising events and we do as many as possible,” said firefighter Derek Hofrichter. “ALS needs to move more to the forefront and gain more exposure to help find a cure.” The Richmond Hill firefighters raised $3,000 for ALS Ontario, through online fundraising and corporate sponsors. It was also the first time Richmond Hill Pathfinders and Rangers — older members of Girl Guides of Canada — participated in the fundraiser. The young women helped run the kids zone, sell raffle tickets and worked with other volunteers to make the day a success. For more photos and information on the plane pull event visit alsont.ca/alsplanepull/ - Kate Payne

Join Reza Moridi, MPP for Richmond Hill, this Sunday at the Richmond Green Sports Complex for his annual summer barbecue. There will be lots of entertainment and activities for children between 12 noon and 3 p.m. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the local food banks. For details, call 905-884-8080 or visit www.rezamoridi.onmpp.ca

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At Wednesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Girl Guides of Richmond Hill advancement ceremony, girls celebrated going up in the world of Guiding, from one level to the next. Emma Merrell of 1st Richvale Guides (right) waves goodbye to her friends as she advances to Pathfinders.

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Parents and family members applauded as 100 girls participated in the Roselawn Public School ceremony. 1st Richvale Spark Victoria Harling (above), 6, proudly holds flowers as she becomes a new Brownie. Guide Ariana Beigbabai (right) looks down at the Guide advancement pin sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s receiving as she moves up to Pathfinders.

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Olivia Tarquini (above) of 6th Richmond Hill Brownies salutes her leader as she advances to Guides, while fellow Brownie Alison Smith (right) is also congratulated by her leader as advances to Guides. To register for camping, outdoors and program fun starting this September, visit www. girlguides.ca/join-us NS

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Re: Can councillor be effective for Ward 1?, letter by G. Irvine, May 19. I was taken aback to read this letter regarding Councillor Greg Beros’ bankruptcy woes. I have no knowledge of the financial situation of either G. Irvine or Mr. Beros, but questioning Mr. Beros’ effectiveness as a councillor is highly speculative, not to say unkind, at this time. What were the exact motives behind such a letter? Although Mr. Beros is not my ward councillor, I have found him to be generous, perceptive and most supportive of an annual art festival which I founded for our community’s youth six years ago — and this year was no exception. In a case such as this, I believe that an old adage is applicable: Don’t kick a man when he’s down.

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Hope to see more AEDs Re: Defibrillators help girls enjoy normal life, May 3 . My wife and I funded the placement

of a defibrillator in our son’s elementary school, E.T. Crowle. It was a bit of a long process. The school staff, however, were very supportive of the cause and the majority of them took a defibrillator training course sponsored by the school principal. Through routine checkup, a heart murmur was detected in our son when he was 6. Subsequent specialist follow-up and visits to Sick Kids Hospital confirmed a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This condition has claimed the lives of many young people unexpectedly. It can be routinely detected through ECG and ultrasound tests. Our son is now 11 and continues to enjoy a fairly normal life. We would very much like to see automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all schools and public places. I hope this article draws further attention to such a cause and that continued efforts from organizations such as Heart and Stroke, along with government and school boards, allow AEDs to become as commonplace as smoke detectors.

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Imagine if we each treated others with respect

was honoured to attend the eighth annual Richmond Hill mayor’s prayer breakfast last week. As I climbed out of the car, so did two gentlemen dressed in suits who had parked beside me. I greeted them and commented on how dashing the older gentleman looked in his eye-catching striped jacket. We struck up a conversation and I mentioned I was formerly from South Africa. The younger of the two gentlemen replied that he knew the South African ambassador, as well as an official from Lesotho, a region not far from where I grew up. While still in the parking lot, I taught him how to say “Hello” in Sotho, so that he could greet them in their native language. Although I did not know it at the time, I was, in fact, talking to the prayer breakfast guest speaker, Senator Don Meredith. The dashing man in the jacket was his delightful father-in-law, Lloyd Daley.

Melony Teague Guest column We walked into the venue and after picking up my ticket at the door, I proceeded to the ballroom where Senator Meredith and Mr. Daley were greeting everyone as they entered. Although Senator Meredith had never met me before, he had still treated me with the utmost respect, as he did everyone else that morning. It did not matter who I was, he gave me the same respect that he gave His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales

who was in Toronto recently for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. What a lesson; that we should respect all our fellow human beings, no matter who they are or what they do, choosing to see the best in each other. I sang the national anthem at the prayer breakfast with a glowing heart. What a wonderful moment to sing both verses, accompanied by the Salvation Army band. It was a great privilege for me to be among those who were praying for our leadership, on Parliament Hill, and on the provincial and local levels. To see members of churches from different denominations unite in prayer for our community with our leaders was something I will not soon forget. A greeting was read from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, indicating his support for the event. Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow commented that we were people of prayer before we entered our roles in the community and there is no reason why that should not continue.

Senator Meredith then challenged us to be “salt and light” in the communities in which we live. He reminded us that many great men have come from small churches and have done great things. My experience at the mayor’s prayer breakfast convinced me of this. We need to pray for one another and work together to be relevant in our communities. We need to show respect to every single person, without fear, condescension or perhaps any feelings of self consciousness. I know what it felt like to be treated this way and I choose to pass it on. Melony Teague is a mother of two living in Oak Ridges and an active member of Gormley Missionary Church. She is a freelance writer and a member of The Liberal’s Community Links group.

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2011 CENSUS

Seniors’ strategy in works for region From page 1.

Seniors, the Central Local Health Integration Network and Community Care Access Centre. The plan helps define the region’s role in supporting our elderly, she said. “It shapes what’s appropriate, our relationships with non-profit agencies and hospitals and identifies any gaps,” she said. “It will let us know where to direct or redirect funds so we clearly know where we need to be going and what’s

The number of young children, such as these enjoying a wild animal Safari Jeff show at Hillcrest Mall, is decreasing, Canada’s census shows, while the number of seniors is growing. Eve Rogerson-Paddock, 5, carefully pets a lizzard; the show continues Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 3 pm. each day.

right for us. “It’s important because not all seniors are the same. They have different needs and challenges.” Existing programs, such as senior housing, in-home care and adult day care, will need to be ramped up to accommodate the influx of older residents, she said. York Region Emergency Medical Services will also be impacted by an aging population, Ms Urbanski said, particularly by the needs of people well beyond retirement. Citing emergency transport

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records from 2009 to 2011, EMS annually transports 5 per cent of the region’s population. Each year, 27 per cent of residents aged 75 and older were transported by EMS, while 10 per cent of those aged 65 to 74 were transported by EMS. The census detailed the citizenry in York’s nine municipalities. Markham has the largest population, with 301,709 people, 12.3 per cent of whom are seniors 65 and older. King, York’s least populated area, with just less than 20,000 residents, has the region’s highest 65-plus cohort at 14.5 per cent. Whitchurch-Stouffville had the largest population surge since 2006. The municipality’s 37,628 citizens, 14.1 per cent of whom are seniors, represents a 54.3-percent hike in five years. The new figures offer a snapshot of who we are, Statistics Canada Demography Division analyst Jonathan Chagnon said. Expected trends were melded with interesting findings. The proportion of seniors in Canada was among the lowest of the G8 countries, just slightly ahead of the United States and Russia, he said. There were 5,825 people 100 and older in Canada, up 25.7 per

cent since 2006. The gender of our nation is roughly split between men at 49 per cent and women at 51 per cent. Canadian’s median age is 40.6 years. Ontario’s population is 13.9 per cent seniors, while Nova Scotia has the highest proportion at 16 per cent. The fewest seniors live in Nunavut, where three in 100 people are 65 or older. It’s projected one in four Canadians will be 65 or older by 2061. While the ranks of Canadians aged 65 and older increased by 609,810 between 2006 and 2011, the number of children aged 14 and under grew by just 27,505, a rise of 0.5 per cent. The numbers reveal where Canadians are working and retiring. Parksville, on Vancouver Island, and Elliott Lake, had the highest proportion of seniors at 35 per cent, double the national average. Climate plays a role, with seven of the 10 municipalities with the highest proportion of seniors being in British Columbia. Statistics show retirement communities taking root in Ontario, with Cobourg, Tillsonburg and Collingwood all boasting high percentages of seniors.

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2011 census in York Region: RICHMOND HILL 2011 population: 185,541 Pop. per sq-km 2011 (density): 1838 Pop. percentage change 2006-2011: 14 per cent 2006 population: 162,704 Pop. percentage change 2001-2006: 23.2 per cent 2001 population: 132,030 MARKHAM 2011 population: 301,709 Percentage of people 65 and older: 12.3 Pop. per sq-km 2011 (density): 1,419 Pop. percentage change 2006-2011: 15.3 2006 population: 261,573 Pop. percentage change 2001-2006: 25.4 2001 population: 208,615 VAUGHAN 2011 population: 288,301 Pop. per sq-km 2011 (density): 1054 Pop. percentage change 2006-2011: 20.7 per cent 2006 population: 238,866 Pop. percent change 2001-2006: 31.2 per cent 2001 population: 182,022 AURORA 2011 population: 53,203 Pop. per sq-km 2011 (density): 1068 Pop. percentage change 2006-2011: 11.7 per cent 2006 population: 47,629 Pop. percent change 2001-2006: 18.6 per cent 2001 population: 40,167

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website at 16 per cent. Sixty-eight per cent of residents said they often or occasionally obtained information about community activities, events and programs from stories in the Liberal community newspaper. “Hearing what our residents think about the quality

of the services we provide is extremely important,” said Mayor Dave Barrow in a town press release. “Our mandate is to provide exceptional public service and I am glad to hear that we are doing just that – however, we won’t rest on our laurels, as we are always looking for ways to improve and aspire to be not only a

great place to live, but also a best practice municipality,” he added. The community survey cost the town $36,000 to complete. For the entire survey results, visit richmondhill.ca/subpage. asp?pageid=hotnews_richmond_ hill_strategic_plan

Now, there’s an app for that If you usually need a reminder for waste and recycling dates, fear not, the town has an app for that. The town’s new my-waste app will provide regular reminders for garbage, recycling and yard waste collections and it can be downloaded for free. Aside from pick-up dates, the app for your device also provides acceptable item information lists, holiday collection changes, appliance collection details and other tips.

The my-waste app is available for download on the Town’s website at RichmondHill.ca/ MyWaste. Currently, my-waste is available for Apple and android operating systems only. It’s expected to be available for new version BlackBerry devices being released later this year. The town will continue to provide waste pick-up information through the waste management calendar and its website, RichmondHill.ca/WasteManagement

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NEAR MISS Paul Thornhill (left), Colin Sir, and Jonathan Greenbaum (right) look on as Joel Goldstein just misses his putt during the annual Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce golf tourney at the Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club Tuesday. Next up is the Mayor’s Charity golf tourney, June 18.

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Skier gears up for Olympic Games BY ADAM MC LEAN

Canada Trust in Hillcrest Mall, account #6357608. “I want mom and dad to be there,” said Stephen, who admits he has started his healthy eating training and said his mom’s whole wheat spaghetti and macaroni is “the best”. Stephen was first introduced to skiing 13 years ago during a hockey tournament at Hockley Valley Resort in Orangeville. Such was Stephen’s passion for the slopes, it encouraged his father to learn the sport and eventually take over as head coach for the downhill Special Olympics team. A multi-sport athlete, the Richmond Hill resident also takes part in bocce ball tournaments, though if he had to pick between one of the two activities, skiing takes priority. “I like skiing more. I like to go fast,” he added. The 15-year volunteer at York Central Hospital said he also likes the look of the South Korean flag and thinks the “brackets” around the yin-yang symbol known as the taegeuk are neat. The Petruccellis plan to approach town council for funding soon. Attending the games in South Korea for both Mr. and Mrs. Petruccelli would cost about $10,000, they estimated.

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Stephen Petruccelli earned medals of every colour at Canada’s Winter Games and is fundraising in order to compete for Canada at the world Special Olympics.

Selected to represent Canada at the 2013 World Special Olympic Winter Games, skier Stephen Petruccelli and his parents are looking for your support. Stephen, 31, qualified after his gold, silver and bronze medal-winning performances in alpine skiing at the Canadian winter games in Alberta in March. But his strong performances alone weren’t enough to punch his ticket to next year’s world games, Jan. 29 to Feb. 6, in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Instead, organizers screen participants in order to assess travel abilities, sportsmanship and their aptitudes to act as ambassadors. Stephen made the cut and his airfare and accommodations in South Korea will be covered by Special Olympics Canada. However, costs for his new equipment and airfare for his father/coach Tony Petruccelli and his mother Anna are not covered. The family hopes to raise funds over the rest of this year to help with the purchase of needed ski equipment and travel costs for the trip of a lifetime to watch their son compete on the world stage. Richmond Hill’s Wynn Fitness Club has provided the athlete with a free fitness membership, so he can be in top physical shape before heading to South Korea. A bank account for donations has also been opened for the Petruccellis at the TD

For more information or to contact the Petruccellis, call 905-883-1161 or e-mail, tony.petruccelli@rogers.com

Try fun junior golf tournament Calling all golfers between the ages of 9 to 14. If you want to play in a golf tournament, now is the chance to do so when Henry Brunton Golf presents the New Competitive Golfer Under-14 Kids Classic at Bathurst Glen Golf Club in Richmond Hill June 24. All boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14 are invited to participate in this event that does not require any prior competitive golf experience. The emphasis on this event is fun in a no-pressure environment. A coach will be present to walk with every group to support and guide the participants. The tournament is a nine-hole shotgun start event to begin at 4 p.m. Participants can register one hour prior and warm up on the club’s range. Upon conclusion of the event, a barbecue and prize presentation will take place. Entry fees are $40 plus HST per player. Space is limited to the first 60 registrants. For further information, log on to: www. HenryBrunton.com - Michael Hayakawa

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Several Richmond Hill-area athletes made their presence felt at the Central Regional track and field meet in Oshawa Tuesday and Wednesday. In the senior division, Bolade Ajomale of Alexander Mackenzie High School won the boys 100 metres in a time of 10.94 seconds. Also entered in the 200m, he was first to cross the finish line in 22.28. Devefreaux Senior of Richmond Green Secondary School won the boys 400-metre low hurdles in a time of 56.13 seconds. In the boys 800m, Marco Papania of Richmond Green was second. Those athletes and others placing in the top four in their respective events qualified for the upcoming Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championships to be held in Brockville June 7-9. For further results from the Central Regionals, log on to trackdatabase.com — Michael Hayakawa

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Binnington chosen Jordan Binnington was one of 16 goalkeepers chosen to attend the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence Goaltending Camp in Calgary June 7-10. The 18-year-old Richmond Hill native who plays with the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League, was chosen by Hockey Canada based on evaluations done by head scout Kevin Prendergast and goaltending consultant Ron Tugnutt. He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues 88th overall in the 2011 National Hockey League entry draft.

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Richmond Hill High School student Shaneabbas Mukhtarali (left) takes part in the ball toss during the York Region Athletic Association special needs athletic program meet Tuesday at Bill Crothers Secondary in Markham. Kint Ma of Richmond Green Secondary School tries to stick the landing in the standing long jump.

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