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By KIM ZARZOUR

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Ward 1 Councillor Greg Beros will face a compliance audit for his election expenses related to last year’s municipal election.

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee ruled yesterday that Beros’ campaign finances should be investigated, as he may have breached the Municipal Act when he used public funds to mail a flyer during a time period when candidates were forbidden to do so.

The application for an audit was brought forward

by Oak Ridges resident Kristi Kanitz.

“I am pleased the committee recognized he was in breach of the rules and will take appropriate steps to ensure that Richmond Hill taxpayers are not paying for his campaign,” Kanitz said after the hearing at town hall Wednesday morning.

In a submission to the committee, Kanitz said Beros mailed a campaign-style newsletter to almost 12,000 addresses in Ward 1 and billed the town.

The mailout contained information on voting records of other councillors that was repeated verbatim on his campaign website, she said.

Constituents also lambasted Beros for the flyer at the Ward 1 all-candidates meeting last fall.

Documents showed Beros delivered the piece of literature to Canada Post after the official Town of Richmond Hill cut-off date for municipal election mailings of Sept. 10.

Beros admitted the newsletter was sent Sept. 11, but blamed a delay by the printer, arguing at yesterday’s hearing that the town policy “isn’t the bestwritten policy we’ve seen and it leaves a lot of things left to imagine”.

Town policy says the town shall cease providing members of council with services “starting the day prior to nomination day” (Sept. 12) and extending up See WILL APPEAL, page 10.

BASKING IN THE MUSIC Concerts in the Park have returned for the 41st edition of the summertime favourite, attracting families, music-lovers and sun-worshippers such as Arthur Cote (inset) who parked his lawn chair in between two trees at Mill Pond Park last Thursday. The music of Chicago was featured at the first free concert; tonight the gazebo welcomes back hometown performers The Good Brothers, starting at 7 p.m. For children’s concert photos, see page 24.

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Accused online predator should serve as warning to parents: police

By Jeremy Grimaldi

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Parents of young children be warned: you need to be aware of what your offspring are up to online, no matter how young they are.

Those are the words of the Toronto Police officer overseeing the recent investigation into accused social media predator Brandon Walker of Richmond Hill. The 24-year-old allegedly used his Facebook account to gain nude photos and videos of young girls.

Once in possession of the images, police say Walker — who used the

name Brandon G. Davidson on his Facebook site — used them to extort girls into further acts, by threatening to release them onto social media.

Walker turned himself in to police July 7 and faces two counts of luring a child under the age of 16; three counts of counsel to commit the offence of making child pornography; two counts of making pronography and two counts of extortion.

“The fact that he knew the ages of the victims and was (allegedly) using that vulnerability, as well as their innocence, is very malicious, but all too frequent,” said Toronto Police

Det. Const. Michele Bond.

She said in the past three years she and the other investigators in the child exploitation unit have seen an explosion in the number of youngsters willfully posting nude pictures onto the Internet only for those images to be used against them.

“Teens that are offering nude pictures need to step back, because they could find themselves in situations like this one,” she added.

“It’s very prevalent. We as parents wouldn’t let our kids go to Vaughan Mills alone, so why do we let them online alone? We need to sit down

with our children, if we have teens, we need to keep that door open, this is parenting in the 21st century.”

She said in one recent case, the child exploitation unit investigated a young girl who was saved from potential online abuse because her father had installed spy software into the computer she was using.

To his shock he found his daughter had been speaking to a child predator in the United States.

Police fear there are other victims relating to the Richmond Hill case; call Toronto Police at 416-808-8500.

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Josh Binstock and Sam Schachter had little trouble winning their second round Pool A beach volleyball match at the 2015 Pan American Games after they downed the Guatemala tandem of Luis Garcia Betancourt and Julio Recinos Ocana 2-0 (21-9, 21-9) at the Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre in Toronto Wednesday.

Making their Pan American Games debut, the Richmond Hill tandem won their match in a span of 33 minutes and improved their pool play record to 2-0.

The Guatemala team fell to 0-2.

The 34-year-old Binstock said in winning the first-round match over Nicaragua Tuesday, it gave them a big dose of confidence entering their match against the Guatemala team.

“We had an advantage of already winning two games, but you always have to respect your opponent,” he said.

With two wins under their belts, Binstock is quite pleased with how Schachter and he are performing before a supportive audience close to home, where there could be some added burden placed on them to bring home the gold.

“Getting a medal for your country is a big responsibility. But we’ve been playing well so far, finding our rhythm and we just need to carry on,” he said.

Going forward, the 25-year-old

By Michael Hayakawa

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After Tuesday’s beach volleyball action, Richmond Hill athletes Sam Schachter (left) and Josh Binstock congratulate each other on a win against the Nicaraguan team, their first in pool play. Yesterday, they earned their second win against Guatemala on the sand at the Chevrolet Beach Volleyball Centre.

Schachter feels the key to their success will be to pay attention to fine details and bear down from a psychological perspective.

To do that will pave the way for a spot on the medal podium, he feels.

“Just focus on the small things and on every detail, you can’t really take any mental lapses. As long as we focus on what we need to do, the rest should fall in place,” Schachter said.

Binstock and Schachter are

scheduled to play their third round match against Uruguay’s Renzo Cairus and Mauricio Vieyto Thursday at 9 p.m.

Cairus and Vieyto won their first round match over Guatemala 2-0 Tuesday.

Carol Zhao took the good with the bad after taking to the Canadian Tennis Centre court for two matches at the 2015 Pan American Games Tuesday.

On the positive side, the 20-year-old Richmond Hill resident and her women’s doubles’ partner, Gaby Dabrowski, 23, won their quarter-final match over Camila Giangreco and Montserrat Gonzalez of Paraguay 2-0 (6-2, 6-3) in a match lasting 55 minutes.

Citing they are playing as a tandem just for the first time, Zhao attributed a big part of their success to the approach they’ve taken, along with feeding off the pro-Canadian audience in attendance.

“We had a lot of fun out there with the home crowd,” she said. “It was our first time playing together and I think it worked out pretty well.

“Right now we’re just trying to put ourselves in the best position to get a medal.”

With the victory, Zhao and Dabrowski were to advance to the semifinal yesterday.

(Results weren’t known at press time.)

The win experienced by Zhao offset some disappointment she incurred earlier in the day when her run in the women’s singles’ tennis competition came to an end, after she was eliminated in quarterfinal action against Victoria Rodriguez, 20, of Mexico 2-0.

A Bill Crothers Secondary School graduate, who recently completed her sophomore term at Stanford University where she is a member of the tennis team, Zhao lost the first set 6-0 and second 6-4 in a match that took 52 minutes.

Earlier in the tournament, Zhao won her first round match over Maria Irigoyen, 28, of Argentina 2-1 (6-1, 5-7, 6-4).

Advancing to the second round, Zhao defeated Montserrat Gonzalez, 21, of Paraguay 2-1 (6-4, 4-6, 6-3).

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Beach volleyball duo serves up two wins

Richmond Hill’s Zhao in hunt for Pan Am tennis medal

Pan Am volunteers enjoy ‘really cool’ experience at Markham pool venue and had an unusual experience as the formal Games action started.

“I had an interesting Pan Am shift today. I went in at 7 a.m. to work as usual, but there was a commotion in the workroom off the pool. They were one short of two ball retrievers and a women’s water polo match was due to start at 8 a.m.,” explained Blay.

“The organizer asked ‘Who here can swim?’ and I was the first (and probably only volunteer) to speak up. I raced home, grabbed every swimsuit I could see, and made it back by 8:05. The match had started, so I was hustled around the pool to the edge of the stage where the judges/officials were all sitting. I was given a seat right by the pool — best seat in the house!

“Whenever a ball went out of bounds and the players transitioned from defense to offense, I would slip into the

pool, quietly swim to the ball and hop out again, refilling the ball rack for the referee.

“At halftime during another match, one of the nets began stripping away its the frame, and I was sent in with twistties to fix it. I was walking around on the pool deck with the athletes and swimming in the pool with them. It was really cool, and since I [helped] by filling in, the organizer gave me one of the official water polo balls to keep as a thank-you,” said Blay.

Her father said in the early days of competition on the weekend, “the number of spectators was very low ... it is yet to be as busy as anticipated. The fans who did show, however, were very patriotic. Large Canadian flags and Braziliancolored wigs could be spotted in the bleachers.”

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Abhay Sharma of Richmond Hill and daughter Sasha Blay are among the 23,000 Pan Am volunteers. She had some unexpected duties during one waterpolo match.

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Volunteering at the Pan Am Games is a father daughter experience for Richmond Hill’s Dr. Abhay Sharma and his daughter Sasha Blay.

Both are volunteering at the Atos Markham Pan Am Centre that offers badminton, table tennis and water polo.

Sharma is a professor at the School of Graphic Communications Management at Ryerson, who decided to become a Pan Am volunteer after his daughter, 17, and a Grade 12 student at TMS Schools, went through the volunteer admission process, “I felt it would be my community service,” said Sharma, who is a press operations supervisor at the Markham venue, predicting “it will be very exciting”.

That certainly has proven true for daughter Sasha Blay, who volunteers on the athlete services crew at the same

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SUMMER TEAS AT THE RICHMOND HILL HERITAGE CENTRE Join us for some afternoon tea on select Tuesday afternoons this summer!

The time-honoured tradition of dessert tea may be enjoyed on the patio or in the air-conditioned comfort of the Gardenview Room. Consisting of a selection of dainty sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream and preserves and an assortment of cookies, private blend teas, coffee or ice cold lemonade, this full-service tea is a splendid way to enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon!

For detailed information about these and other positions, including application instructions, deadlines and file numbers, please visit the Town’s Website at RichmondHill.ca/Employment or view the public bulletin board at any one of the Town’s community centres.

Dates: July 21 August 11 & 25 September 1 Sittings: 1 & 2:30 p.m.

Location: The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre, 19 Church Street North

Public Notice NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION UNDER THE PLANNING ACT The Town of Richmond Hill has received the following application under the Planning Act: ITEM 1 INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILE: D01-15005 (related File: D02-14022) Ferdi Toniolo, Planner II 905-771-2442, ferdi.toniolo@richmondhill.ca

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The Town of Richmond Hill has the following employment opportunities currently available: • Lifeguards & Swimming Instructors • Planner ll – Urban Design • School Crossing Guards • Planner l – Subdivision • Fitness Instructor • Planner Il – Subdivision

A request from ROBERT SALNA, ROBERT SALNA HOLDINGS INC. AND PENNYTECH INC. to amend the Official Plan for lands described as Lots 6 and 8 and Blocks A and B on Judge’s Plan 10030 and municipally known as 10217 and 10225 Yonge Street. The application seeks to permit an eight (8) storey, mixed use development with an FSI of 3.8 on the subject lands. The proposed building is to be comprised of ground floor retail commercial with residential condominiums above and incorporates the façade of an existing heritage building into the development.

The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that a “complete” development application has been received by the Town of Richmond Hill pursuant to the Planning Act. The application has been circulated to Town departments and external agencies for review and comment. A Council Public Meeting will be scheduled and held at a later date, with formal notice being provided pursuant to the statutory requirements of the Planning Act. If you wish to express your views with respect to this application, please forward your comments in writing to the assigned Planner noted above. The personal information accompanying your submission will become part of the public record. Additional information related to this application is also available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during regular business days at the Town’s Planning & Regulatory Services Department, located at 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor (Telephone: 905-771-8910).

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Cost: $12.00 (tax included) Please call the Heritage Centre at 905-780-3802 for more information and to reserve your space today!

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FINAL TAX BILLS, RESIDENTIAL – 1ST INSTALLMENT Tuesday, August 4 is the due date for taxpayers on the regular Installment Plan. It is also the withdrawal date for taxpayers enrolled in the Due Date Pre-Authorized Debit Plan (PAD) for the Final Billing and those enrolled in the Monthly Pre-Authorized Debit Plan.

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To obtain an application, visit RichmondHill.ca/EventServices, email events@richmondhill.ca or call 905-771-5513.

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24-HOUR PARKING PERMITS Temporary Parking Permits are available for the days when there is no room in the driveway. Each 24-Hour Temporary Parking Permit costs $5 plus HST per licence plate and is valid from 7 a.m. until 6:59 a.m. the following day. A maximum of 25 permits can be issued, per year, per address.

Please be advised that construction will be ongoing at Beaver Greenway and South Richvale Greenway Trails this summer. As a result, the trails will be closed as follows: • Beaver Greenway Trail between Boake Trail and Leslie Street closed July 6 to July 20, 2015.

• Beaver Greenway Trail between Major Mackenzie Drive East and Clarendon Drive and between Clarendon Drive and Boake Trail closed July 6, 2015 to August 7, 2015.

• South Richvale Greenway Trail between Carrville Road and Castle Rock Drive and between Castle Rock Drive and Weldrick Road closed July 6, 2015 to August 7, 2015.

Did you know there is no “grace period” for late tax payments? A penalty for non-payment will be added at a rate of 1.25% of the installment amount on the first day of default. In addition, interest will be added to unpaid taxes at a rate of 1.25% per month on the first day of each month the account remains unpaid. Late payment penalties cannot be removed by Council or staff. This policy is applied to all tax accounts to maintain fairness.

If payments are made through your financial institution, either at a branch or online banking on the due date, payments may be received by us after the due date. Therefore, proof of your payment may be required to correct the payment date.

Obtain a permit online at RichmondHill.ca/ TemporaryParkingPermits or at the Main Municipal Offices, 3rd floor, during regular business hours.

Applicants must present proof of address.

As a measure of safety, we ask residents to refrain from entering the trail while work is ongoing. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

CAN’T FIND YOUR TAX BILL? Call Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8949.

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If you have any questions, please call 905-771-8800.

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Summer Company 2015 STUDENT TRADESHOW Richmond Hill SBEC invites you to see what this year’s Summer Company participants are offering!

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Gather your friends and family, bring your lawn chair or blanket and celebrate the summer with our 41st year of unforgettable music!

Thursday Evening Concerts at Mill Pond Park (Northwest corner of Mill and Trench Streets) Concert: 7 – 9 p.m.* Barbecue begins at 6 p.m. (nominal fees apply) Upcoming Concerts Concert Date Performer Genre The Good Brothers July 16 Country Sponsored by: The Liberal July 23 Absolute Journey Tribute Free parking is available at Mackenzie Health Hospital, East Staff Parking Lot after 5:30 p.m. compliments of Mackenzie Health Hospital.

Sunday Afternoon Concerts at Richmond Green Outdoor Amphitheatre

(Northwest Corner of Elgin Mills Road East & Leslie Street) Concert: 1 – 2 p.m.* Concert Date Performer Genre Natalie Vachon July 19 Children’s

*All concerts are held weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, a sign will be posted on the Mill Pond gazebo by 6:30 p.m. that evening or at the Richmond Green Park sign by 12:30 p.m. that afternoon. Unfortunately, concerts cannot be rescheduled. The lineup is subject to change.

For further information visit RichmondHill.ca/Concerts or call 905-771-8800.

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For more information, contact Kitty Yung, Small Business Consultant – Youth Programs at kitty.yung@richmondhill.ca or call 905-747-6317.

SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFT CLUB CHILDREN’S PROGRAM (AGES 7-12)

Join for some old fashioned fun in an old fashioned setting. Children will explore a variety of heritage and environmental arts and crafts and will complete several projects to take home. Some projects will take place outdoors and include walking trips around the neighbourhood.

Dates: Every Wednesday until August 26 Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Location: The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre, 19 Church Street North Barcode: 506435 Cost: $91.80/8weeks Drop-in Fee: $15 per afternoon (if space allows) Sign up for this session through Touch Tone Registration at 905-7717545, go online at Richmondhill.ca/eReg, visit any Town of Richmond Hill Community Centre or simply drop in!

For more information on this program please contact the Heritage Centre at 905-780-3802.

PRESCHOOL WEEKEND WORKSHOPS Give yourself a weekend morning break by giving your preschoolers some excitement and fun this July!

Summer Preschool Workshops are a great way to spend the morning for your little ones aged 2.5 – 6.

A Saturday morning at Ice Cream Party or playing exciting games at Wet, Wild, Wonderful are great ways to keep your preschooler(s) entertained and happy this July! Refer to pages 16-17 of the Community Recreation Guide for full details or call 905-508-7012, ext. 226. Visit RichmondHill. ca/eReg to register today!

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My summer’s going to the dogs

I enjoyed a needed vacation last week and basked in perfect summery weather, relaxing at the beach over a good 1,000page novel at my favourite park in Ontario, or maybe Canada — Sandbanks.

But I couldn’t help thinking that my week had revolved around four-legged animals, specifically dogs.

I had planned a short vacation retreat at a resort in historic Prince Edward County — or “The County” as locals call it.

For decades, my father and our extended family enjoyed a family farm in Picton and so for both my adult daughter and myself, summer isn’t summer without a stay in The County and beach time at Sandbanks.

Since the farm was sold after my father’s death, we now are among the hoards of tourists who flock to resorts, cabins, trailer parks and campgrounds in the area.

After weeks of negotiations with my daughter, involving the work schedule of her boyfriend (guess he’s officially her “partner” as they are now living together) and, most importantly, the care of their two dogs, the dates were set and the resort room booked.

As dogs aren’t allowed at the resort, part of the vacation deal involved our daughter’s dog, Bruno, and the partner’s dog, Alaska, staying at a “Pet Hotel” — aka our Richmond Hill home.

My husband and son had mixed feelings about their sudden dog-care duties.

Bruno was part of our family home for almost two years when our daughter lived at home and worked in Aurora; they were a package deal. But when she worked or visited every weekend with her boyfriend, Bruno became the walking, feeding, playtime responsibility of the rest of our family.

So despite some protests, I knew both my husband and son were pleased to dig out the dog toys and welcome Bruno back home for a brief stay.

Alaska, a girl dog, was an unknown houseguest. She and Bruno have become doggy pals now that their human parents live together, but she’d never stayed

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At any rate, with tales wagging and then with brief howls of protest when my daughter and her partner left to head to Sandbanks, they settled in to our home.

There were more howls of protest when I headed out the door too, loaded down with coolers and bags.

At any rate, I drove to The County, met my daughter and her partner at the beach for a picnic lunch, and was then informed that they had to return to the GTA that very day for a very good reason.

“I have a job interview!” she announced.

After many months of unemployment and job searching, this was welcome news — as any parent of a young person this day and age would agree.

And, while not what I had envisaged after paying for four years of university education, it was an assistant manager job at a pet store — perfect for the passionate pet owner and animal lover that she is.

The next day, while lounging in the sand watching families cavort in gentle waves, I received a happy text: “I got the job!”

Upon my return home, I learned that my husband and son had survived their dog-sitting duties quite well. The only damage done was to a couple of plants in the back garden, trampled by an excited Alaska trying to capture one of many squirrels.

When my good friend in Newmarket called that same week to tell me her new York Region Pet Services business was doing well, describing with humour the Rottweilers, cats and other pets she was caring for, I decided that my week really was going to the dogs, but in a good way.

Re-think closing Yonge Street Re: Too many road closures, letter by Mike Attaie, July 2.

I concur with this letter regarding road closures.

To completely close Yonge Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 for Heritage Day, doesn’t seem sensible or practical for many reasons.

Maybe it worked 24 years ago when we didn’t have the traffic congestion that we have in 2015.

Saturday is a very busy day for most households and trying to get around Richmond Hill when the main street was closed to all traffic was very challenging and frustrating for all motorists.

I, too, got caught up in the road closure on Elgin Mills trying to bypass the closure on Yonge Street, as did many other drivers.

Parking is also an issue if you do not live within walking distance of Yonge Street. Cars were parked on all streets surrounding the festival, also adding to the gridlock.

Motorists were using Elizabeth Street after being

diverted off Major Mackenzie Drive West trying to get to their destination. Out of frustration some were driving very recklessly.

Where are the bylaw enforcement officers when cars are parked right up to the intersections? Do they turn a blind eye to these traffic infractions?

Trying to exit from my residence was also a challenge, as parked cars were blocking my view.

Perhaps the time has come for council to reconsider the location of this event, using Richmond Green instead.

I am sure many homeowners are also annoyed with the on-street parking that occurs when there is a large event being held at the theatre on Yonge Street.

Again, cars often line the adjoining streets and at times are parking illegally, blocking access to driveways and right up to intersections.

I can understand closing Yonge Street for a parade, as it is short-lived, but not an all-day festival.

Doreen Reesor Richmond Hill

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Recently, I had to stop at the lights at the same place going north when I noticed flowers placed at the foot of the electrical pole knocked out by the two cars.

These drivers must be named and shamed, as there is no earthly reason why such fatal casualties should occur on a bright and sunshiny day.

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York boards laud top students

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Lisieux in Richmond Hill was that school’s top grad, with 99.17 per cent, while Jessica Tin Kwon Yuen was the top graduate at Jean Vanier with 96.17 per cent.

The York Region District Board also released a list of their three top scholars, including Hanzhen Lin from Markham District High with a 99.2 percent average.

On top of that list was Jonathan Wong of Bayview Secondary with a 99.66 percent average, followed

by Mario Vujinovic of Newmarket High with 99.33 percent.

Virginia Coppola and Janet Clement bid an emotional farewell to students and parents of The Little School House on Jefferson Sideroad, closing after 19 years.

Parents threw a surprise retirement party for the beloved educators.

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It’s not easy being perfect, but two students from Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy just graduated with perfect scores.

Shikha Patel and Amy Li are this year’s top graduating students in the York Catholic District School Board. Patel earned 100 percent in seven Grade 12 classes and Li scored 100 per cent in six of Grade 12 classes.

Both Markham students were enrolled in the school’s Interna-

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Patel will study Health Sciences at McMaster University in September and Li will be taking Medical Sciences at Western.

Other top students from the Catholic board include Alicia Chung of St. Augustine and Joshua De Sousa Casal of St. Brother Andre, who both scored 97.5 per cent.

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to the day following voting day.

Beros argued he was within his rights mailing on Sept. 11 because the blackout didn’t start until the end of the day Sept. 11.

At the committee hearing, he read out an email exchange between his assistant and the clerk’s office, in which then deputy clerk Gloria Collier said if the newsletter was not available until Sept. 11, the statement of mailing would be dated that day, and “with this in mind I am able to sign off the statement of mailing”.

But Kanitz said Beros omitted reading out an essential portion of that email, in which the clerk warned that Beros risked a complaint being made that he did not follow policy.

“That was a warning,” Kanitz told the hearing. “They warned him that if he did not meet the 10th, he would breach the policy. He was well aware of the policy.”

Kanitz noted that Beros did not disclose to the town his breach of the deadline until he was confronted and told that it was late.

“Mr. Beros missed the deadline. Why he left it so close to the deadline, I’ll leave that to your wisdom as to why he would aim to be so close to nomination day and the election period with a town-financed piece of material that laid out his voting record — but he missed the deadline,” said Kanitz, noting in her complaint that he is an experienced politician who should know the rules.

Janet Andrews, audit committee chair, shared the view that he did not meet the deadline, saying “I do believe the mailing was late and probably should be a campaign expense”.

But Andrews said she was torn on her ruling.

“Whether or not as the councillor has said, this policy is vague, that’s for council to clean up, it’s not for this committee to clean up,” she said. “Where I’m having trouble is with the cost to the town.”

To proceed with the compliance audit could cost $20,000, just to recover $1,600 in postage, she said.

If Beros offered to pay the town back for the postage and printing of the material, Kanitz asked, could he help avoid the expense of an audit?

If Beros were willing make an agreement with the town and auditor to reimburse the town, committee member Terry Anderson said,

WHAT WAS SAID: ‘It does not matter if he’s blaming Canada Post or the printer or town staff, it was his responsibility to meet the 10th deadline … It should not be paid for by the taxpayers of Richmond Hill.’ - resident Kristi Kanitz ‘My campaign expense has an unspent amount for $4,462.42, so if there’s a suggestion that this should be a campaign amount and it’s included in my audited numbers, it still does not put me over the allocation the clerk’s office gave us.’

- Councillor Greg Beros some of the audit costs could be reduced.

Beros, however, said he plans to appeal the decision. He has 15 days to file an appeal.

“I have always worked in the best interest of the residents, trying to save tax dollars or bring new facilities to my ward,” he said in an email to The Liberal. “I will appeal this decision, as I do not believe it to be in the best interest of the taxpayers.”

Beros is the first Richmond Hill politician to have campaign expenses brought before the Joint Compliance Audit Committee.

The committee is shared by all municipalities in York Region, except Markham. Three other applications for compliance audits have come before the committee following last fall’s election. Audit requests by Vaughan and Newmarket were rejected, and an application hearing in Whitchurch-Stouffville is set for July 20.

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Thornhill car buyers are welcoming an entirely new standard of sales and service into the neighbourhood. Mercedes-Benz Thornhill, after spending the past 20 months re-imagining and redefining, what a showroom can be, is reopened for business.

Visitors will experience 130,000 square feet over two floors, offering the very latest in sales and service amenities. The 40-vehicle showroom showcasing the full Mercedes-Benz line-up is just the start. Another point of pride is a completely revamped service capability that delivers on the promise of this world-class brand. It features 32 work bays, six detailing bays and a six-vehicle drive through.

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Though the transformation took almost two years, one visit is all it takes to demonstrate it was worth the patience and attention to detail.

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Thornhill’s fall CPR training date will be announced later this summer.

Mercedes-Benz Thornhill may be entirely new, but customers can expect the same world-class quality and service they’ve come to expect over the past 27 years. The community is invited to stop by to witness the improvements firsthand. New and pre-owned vehicles are available to test drive and with such a vast Mercedes-Benz product line, there’s something for everyone.

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Richmond Hill council did not violate the Municipal Act in a closed-door meeting dealing with the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) lands, according to a report by the integrity commissioner made public this week.

An investigation by the town’s integrity commissioner, Amberley Gavel, found no procedural irregularities, despite a complaint from Richmond Hill resident Toomas Karmo.

Karmo, a scientist formerly employed at the observatory, lodged an official complaint following a closed-door meeting of council’s Committee of the Whole May 4.

At the time, councillors were discussing a donation of the buildings and telescope on the observatory site by the developer, which may, or may not have, breached a multi-party Ontario Municipal Board settlement of 2012.

The meeting went in-camera (private session) at 7 p.m., then moved back into open session at 10:20 p.m. and councillors passed a resolution that “staff be directed to continue discussions with respect to the David Dunlap Observatory lands and buildings”.

That was too vague for Karmo (protest photo shown on front page), who alleged the committee breached provisions of the Municipal Act when it reported out on its discussions.

The in-camera session followed the surprise announcement this spring that developer DG Group (formerly known as Metrus/Corsica) had donated the heritage buildings and telescope to the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada-Toronto Centre.

Karmo and a representative of the grassroots DDO Defenders group spoke to the committee, warning that the donation could be in breach of the OMB settlement, and asked councillors to do everything possible to keep the property in public hands for long-term preservation.

The committee then moved into closed session “to consider matters related to the receiv-

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It was anticipated the meeting should be private, as it included a confidential staff report and legal opinion with recommendations on directions, which might be given to staff with respect to the disputed lands.

When the committee moved back to public session, councillors voted to direct staff to continue the DDO discussions — but that was too opaque for Karmo.

He took issue with “the obfuscatory (i.e. the unacceptably vague) wording”.

When the committee meeting transitioned from closed session to open for the vote, Karmo said, one or more of the parties in the negotiations related to observatory lands should have been named explicitly.

But the integrity commissioner’s investigation disagreed.

Commissioner Nigel Bellchamber found the committee complied with the provisions of the Municipal Act and the town’s procedure bylaw.

“There is nothing in the Municipal Act that requires a council … to report out to a public session what was discussed in the closed session,” the commissioner said, adding the town’s bylaw only provides that matters be reported out in the form of a vote without specifying the wording of such resolutions.

“We have reviewed the direction provided to staff during the portion of the meeting that was closed to the public... We are satisfied that committee of the whole provided an appropriate level of detail… To include more detail might have undermined the various reasons that it was in closed session in the first place, including advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.”

In his ruling, Bellchamber required that his report be made public by council and suggested it be placed on this week’s council agenda.

In a statement Tuesday, Karmo said he remains resolute in his “multi-track efforts to bring justice to DDO”.

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Richmond Hill man among first grads of new naturopathy program Eighteen international medical graduates (IMGs) were recognized as the first ever foreign-educated doctors to receive a degree in naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) at its 35th convocation this spring in Toronto.

Among them is a Richmond Hill man, Jamal Gharavi.

Bob Bernhardt, president and CEO of the college said, “We congratulate our inaugural international medical graduates and believe that naturopathic medicine provides an excellent option for those seeking to define careers for themselves in Canada. Their patients and Canada’s healthcare system will benefit from the knowledge and skills these graduates have acquired through their combined studies in Canada and abroad.”

Gharavi has lived in Canada since 2005 and he worked as a pediatrician in Iran, before coming to Canada.

When speaking about his experience at the college, Gharavi noted in a YouTube video: “I am grateful to CCNM and the bridge delivery stream, because it helped expand my knowledge and experience with medicine.”

The bridging program offers graduates of medical schools outside of Canada an opportunity to secure a successful healthcare career in Canada by using their skills, training and experience as future naturopathic doctors.

Jamal Gharavi holds his degree in naturopathy, presented by Nick De Groot, dean of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

While attending college, Gharavi has been an active community member through his work as group services co-ordinator and program manager of family life education programs such as Focus on Fathers with Catholic Community Services of York Region.

For more on the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the bridge delivery program, visit www.ccnm.edu.

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Jessica Ruffolo was chosen to valedictorian for the Seneca College convocation at the end of June in her Bachelor of Commerce, business management program.

The Richmond Hill woman went back to school to increase her career possibilities. She had been working as a hair stylist, but found her growth and career possibilities limited. Ruffolo made the decision to go back to college for a four-year degree and got involved on campus.

During her years at Seneca, Ruffolo worked as a workstudy student in Seneca’s student recruitment office, enjoying the work atmosphere, while still having time for her studies. While working in recruitment, she was guiding prospective students to suitable programs based on their interests and goals. She told Seneca communications staff that experience helped her decide what she would like to do for her career: help people plan their futures.

Another Seneca valedictorian from Richmond Hill was Lauren Weinberg, who graduated from the recreation and leisure services diploma program.

Growing up in a family of campers, Weinberg has been attending camp ever since she was three years old. The graduate of Richmond Hill High School has worked as a camp counsellor for 10 years, sometimes at Town of Richmond Hill camps and is currently in her second year as a senior staff member, coordinating and facilitating leadership programs at Green Acres in Markham.

After finishing her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, Weinberg went to Seneca to turn her love of camping into a career. In addition to working as a camp counsellor, Lauren was co-ordinator of Clubs & Associations for the Seneca Student Federation, a Seneca SMILE mentor and gave tours of the Seneca King campus.

She is also a recipient of the Seneca King Student Administrative Council Award for Leadership.

- Marney Beck

Richmond Hill’s Jessica Ruffolo, (centre) receiving her Seneca College bachelor of commerce degree, was chosen valedictorian in her business management program. Lauren Weinberg (far left) was valedictorian for the recreation program.

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Ribfest returns July 24

KID-FRIENDLY Several free summertime concerts are geared to children, with the first at Richmond Green amphitheatre featuring Oucho the Monkey with Markus and Douglas John performing lively songs.

Markus (below) high-fives Milan Blackburn. There’s another concert this Sunday, July 19 at 1 p.m. featuring Natalie Vachon.

Mark your calendar for a delicious outdoor summer event heading back to Richmond Hill soon.

Richmond Hill’s RibFest will return to Richmond Green from Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26.

RibFest features professional rib teams that travel across North America during the summer months to compete for honorary titles. In addition to the rib-eating fun, there is a wide variety of live entertainment, a beer garden serving up local crafts beers and a great area for children to play.

Friday’s entertainment features the Marc Joseph Band, while on Saturday you can hear the Johnny Max Band, Practically Petty and After Funk. Sunday features sets from the Brad James Band, Groove Hammer and Lucky 13.

In addition to the famous, delicious ribs from seven featured vendors, there will be other food selections such as roasted corn, pulled pork, funnel cakes and more.

Interested to know which rib vendors are in the competition? There’s Bibb’s BBQ, Billy Bones BBQ, Bone Daddy’s BBQ, Camp 31 BBQ, Hawg’s Gone Wild BBQ, Sticky Fingers BBQ and finally, Uncle Sam’s BBQ. The competitors will be judged by a team of local rib experts and the winners announced in late afternoon Sunday.

Events like these cannot be put on without local sponsors.

Presenting sponsor for Richmond Hill RibFest is Wilson Niblett; stage sponsor is Cosmo Music; the children’s village is Re/Max - Alex Nolis; the midway is Superior Events Group; while the premier media sponsor is The Richmond Hill Liberal; with radio media sponsor 105.9 The Region.

Admission to RibFest is free, however, the cost for food is extra and vendors only accept cash. Rides and attractions cost $4 a ticket and $25 for unlimited access.

Richmond Green is on Elgin Mills Road East at Leslie Street.

Ribfest hours are Friday, noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information on Richmond Hill RibFest, visit richmondhill.ca/ribfest - Lyrel Robinson

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Another popular, free Thursday Concert in the Park runs July 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park, corner of Mill and Trench streets.

Enjoy the country/bluegrass music of The Good Brothers, Richmond Hill’s own Juno award winners, sponsored by The Liberal newspaper. Bring lawn chairs or cushions for seating and enjoy outdoor concert. Extra parking at east lot of hospital. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation sign posted at park.

Saturday, July 18 Hand Over Hand’s Accessible Music Festival is July 18 at Thornhill Public School, 7554 Yonge St., Thornhill, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission for family friendly event, featuring music, vendors, food, raffles, outdoor yoga, drumming and more. All proceeds from fundraiser go to programming for people with disabilities; event features no architectural barriers and sign language. Second annual event partners with Autism Ontario, Let’s Jam Percussive & Creative Movement Program, Bhenda Yoga and is sponsored by Scotiabank. For more, go to handoverhand.ca

All are invited to the Panamerican Sports & Arts Festival in Vaughan July 18, noon to 10:30 p.m., at Mackenzie Glen District Park, 220 Cranston Park Ave. in Maple. The one-day

Community Calendar festival offers the best in Latin entertainment, Juno nominee Vita Chambers, Mariachis, Kids Zone, sports and more. A soccer tourney starts at 11:30 a.m.; opening ceremony at 2:30 p.m.; a Latin Parade at 3:30 p.m. To find out more, go to fuerzalatinaservices.org,

Sunday, July 19 Markham Concert Band entertains with free Sunday evening concerts throughout July from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Unionville Millennium Bandstand on Main Street in Unionville, Enjoy host band with Encore Symphonic Concert Band July 19, For details, visit www.mcband.ca/ concerts/ Another popular and free Concert in the Park will feature a Children’s Concert July 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Richmond Green Park’s outdoor amphitheatre, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. at Leslie. Join Natalie Vachon as she spins original tales that will engage, inspire and make you laugh. Families encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and/or cushions for seating.

In the event of inclement weather, cancellation sign will be posted at park.

Monday, July 20 Feel alone, depressed, hopeless? The Canadian Mental Health Association offers Support

for Depression group in Richmond Hill Monday nights 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McConaghy Seniors Centre, 10100 Yonge St., room 204. No fee or registration; for details, call CMHA York Region at 905-853-8477 or visit cmha-yr.on.ca Markham North Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, 8400 Woodbine Ave., suites 102, 103, offers free life coaching community social meet-up July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Shauna Parr, motivational life coach. Learn to enjoy hapy, respectful relationships with your children and manage family transitions. Open to all residents. Register at 1-877-761-1155 ext.

3645 or email register@welcomecentre.ca.

The public is invited to check out the Summer Company 2015 Student Tradeshow, presented by Richmond Hill SBEC and Staples, to see what this year’s young entrepreneurs, aged 15 through 29, are offering through their own small businesses July 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Town of Richmond Hill municipal offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Rd. at Hwy. 7; for details, contact Kitty Yung, Small Business Consultant – youth programs at kitty.yung@ richmondhill.ca or 905-747-6317.

Tuesday, July 21 Starting July 21, free Basic Computer Training for Seniors 50+ is offered at Richmond Hill Welcome Centre, for new immigrants, 1:30 to 3:30 at Centre inside South Hill Shopping Centre, Yonge and 16th. Sessions in English with Farsi interpretation, learn basic computer and device tools, setting up email, read online

newspapers, download photos etc. Training is July 21 and 23; 28 and 30, plus dates in Aug. and Sept. Spaces limited, to register call 1-877761-1155 ext. 3211.

Free Jazz in the Plaza is offered this summer every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. July 21 enjoy the music of jazz artist Jordana Talsky. In the event of rain, concert moves indoors.

Wednesday, July 22 Richvale library branch, 40 Pearson Ave., Richmond Hill, presents a Musical Babies program, co-sponsored by YMCA Ontario Early Years, July 22 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. For babies from newborn to 15 months with an adult, program encourages language and early literacy skills through songs, nursery rhymes and musical experiences. Parents/caregivers will learn to incorporate music into their baby’s everyday play. Please bring a blanket; free; pick up your ticket 15 minutes before the program starts.

Cool Summer Praises worship service is offered July 22 and every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St. Join the congregation for this contemporary/folk style service; sing pop, camp and folk songs as well as more contemporary praise songs. Theme is a lighthearted look at Devotions by Dead People, inspired by the book of the same name by Lynn Lusby Pratt. Refreshments provided; for details, call 905-884-4211 or visit richmondhillpresbyterianchurch.org

Thursday, July 23 Another free Thursday Concert in the Park will be held July 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park, corner of Mill and Trench streets. Enjoy the music of Absolute Journey, a tribute band showcasing hits from the group Journey. Bring lawn chairs or cushions to enjoy outdoor concert.

Extra parking available at east lot of Mackenzie Health Hospital. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation sign will be posted at park.

Friday, July 24 Richmond Hill Ribfest returns to Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. for three days, Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. The free outdoor event features professional rib teams from across North America cooking and competing for various titles. Purchase many delicious food options, enjoy live entertainment, a children and toddler’s midway, indoor children’s activity area and beer garden. Hours: Friday, noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more, go to richmondhill.ca

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Saturday, July 25 All invited to Holy Quran Exhibition at Richmond Hill Central Library, 1 Atkinson St., Yonge and Major Mackenzie, July 25 fom 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., organized by women’s auxiliary of Ahmadiyya Muslim community. The Quran is the spiritual book of Muslims; discover its wonders, prophecies and commandments. Refreshments available. To register, visit www.islamevents.ca or call Naheed Khokhar at 416-473-5891.

The Liberal welcomes submissions of upcoming events from non-profit community organizations. Every effort is made to include all submissions; there is no guarantee of publication. E-mail items to mbeck@yrmg.com Did you know you can add your own items to our online calendar? Visit: www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-events/

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Une copie de cette requête et de l’avis au défendeur ont été laissés à l’intention de la partie défenderesse (mère), au greffe du tribunal, au Palais de justice de Longueuil, situé au 1111, boulevard Jacques-Cartier Est. Soyez aussi avisé que la requête introductive d’instance d’un tiers (demanderesse) pour garde d’enfant et fixation de pension alimentaire sera présentée pour décision devant le tribunal le 10 septembre 2015 à 9 heures en la salle 1.17 du palais de justice de Longueuil.

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Brittany Watson

Graduated from St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School on June 24, 2015 She graduated with honors, was designated an Ontario Scholar and achieved the subject award for The Dramatic Arts. In 2014, Brittany had her first book published and has had lead roles in ads, movies, and school plays.

Brittany heads off to York University this fall to study Theatre.

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9TH LINE/14TH- 5 bedroom house including separate basement apartment, $1895. Brand new basement, 5 new appliances, all inclusive $950 and up.

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BAIF/ YONGE (Richmond Hill) Room to share in 2 bedroom A.S.A.P, close to all amenities, pool. $600 inclusive. 416-802-1852

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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm • 905-853-2527 • Toll Free 1-800-743-3353 • Fax 905-853-1765 • For delivery questions, please contact 1-855-853-5613 HNATIAK, Florence Peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre on Monday, July 13, 2015 at the age of 96. Loving wife of the late Michael. Dear mother of Michael (Barbara), Stephen (Debbie), and Don (Barbara).

Cherished grandmother to Brenden, Susan, Danny, Steven, Brad Townsend, and Lyndsey Townsend. Florence will also be sadly missed by her great grandchildren, Alex, Shyanne, Aria, Zeke, Aaliyah, Nadia, Karma, Talon, and Ethan Townsend Hart, and all of her family in Kipling, Saskatchewan, Western Canada, and Great Britain.

Family and friends may call at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, (10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill) on Thursday, July 16th from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 17th at 11am.

Donations may be made to the R.C.L Branch 375(233 Center St. East, Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 1A7).

MONKMAN, Ruth Avonelle (nee Knight) Passed away peacefully at the age of 80 in St. Thomas on July 12, 2015.

Beloved wife of Jim for 51 years, Avonelle will be sadly missed by her children Martha, Chris, and James; her grandchildren; sister Elise; extended family; and her many friends. Avonelle was a long term resident and active community volunteer in Richmond Hill since starting as a teacher at M L McConaghy Public School in 1956.

Always ready to help and full of energy, she was involved with The Richmond Hill Historical Society, Burr House, and the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge St., Richmond Hill on Tuesday, July 21st from 2-4pm and from 6-8pm with a memorial service on Thursday, July 23rd at 2pm in the funeral home chapel.

Edward J. Kozak entered through Heaven’s gates, with family by his side on Friday, July 10, 2015.

Ed was the beloved husband of Bonnie (nee McNeil) and wonderful father to Roxann (Todd) and Jeffrey.

Survived by his only brother Daniel (Danny). Predeceased by his sister Wanda (Kovacevich) and his parents Olga and Walter Kozak. Cherished grandfather to Tyler, Curtis, Teigan, Taylor and Avrie, along with his many nieces and nephews.

Prayers and condolences were held at Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Ed fought long and hard to stay, when his suffering seemed unfair. The Lord took him home. Sadly missed by his family and friends.

Absent from the body, Present with the Lord.

HILLABY, Eric Eric passed away peacefully at MacKenzie Health on July 2, 2015 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Helen for 61 years. Loving father to Wayne and late daughter-in-law Cherie, Michael and daughter-in-law Brenda.

Popsie to Kiera and Ryan. Eric was brother to the late Ivan, Morley and Norma. Cremation has taken place and it was Eric’s request that there was to be no funeral.

JULIE DUNLEAVY PALMER Daughter Sister Wife Mother Sept. 14, 1956 - July 20, 1994 Its been 21 years since Julie left us.

No one knows our heartaches, Only those who has lost can tell Of the grief that we bear in silence For the one we loved so well.

Julie’s family

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Hilton Wilson left ‘huge mark’ on Kleinburg

BY Adam Martin-Robbins

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ilton Wilson was well known as a highly regarded educator who was passionate about his Kleinburg community, sports and gardening.

Those who knew him best will also tell you that he marched to the beat of his own drummer.

“I would do things a certain way, but Hilton would never, ever do it that way. He’d have a way of his own,” his wife, Gail Wilson, said.

Born in 1941, Hilton Wilson grew up Goderich, the second youngest of six children.

His mother worked as a teacher, while his father was a general labourer.

“They didn’t have a lot of money, so he grew up doing things for himself,” Gail said.

After high school, Wilson headed to teachers’ college in Hamilton, eventually landing a job teaching elementary school in Etobicoke.

Wilson spent his summer vacations working toward a bachelor’s degree, with a double major in Math and English, at the University of Western Ontario in London.

That’s where, in 1964, he met Gail, also working toward a degree.

The couple married in 1965 and he took the next year off from teaching to finish his degree.

A passionate educator, Wilson eventually earned a masters in education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, at University of Toronto.

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series for young children and dedicated a lot of time to research on childhood development, Gail said.

In 1969, the couple moved to Kleinburg, where they started a family.

Wilson was the proud father of two boys, Jeff and Brent.

It was through coaching his sons’ T-ball teams that Wilson first became involved in the community.

From there, he joined the legion of volunteers who help out with the annual Binder Twine Festival, starting out in the booth selling the infamous Kleinburgers, french fries and onion rings.

He quickly became a key member of the organizing committee, on which he served for 20 years including two as chairperson.

“He played a huge role on the Friday night setting up. During the day, he was the go-to person on the Saturday (and) on Sunday cleanup, he was always there,” said longtime friend Bob Klein. “He was just the go-to guy.”

Wilson was also a founding member of the Kleinburg Old Boys, a local volunteer group that established and runs a small museum at Klein House dedicated to preserving the village’s history.

“He just liked to know what was going on (in the community) and he didn’t like when things weren’t handled properly so he liked to be in there, getting it done,” Gail said. “He was a get-itdone person.”

Though he had no formal computer training, many people knew Wilson as the man to call if your machine was acting up.

Wearing a Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival button, Hilton Wilson could always be found setting up the community festival, cleaning up or generally getting things done. Whether it was gardening, sports, a community event or his family, he was a ‘go-to’ and ‘get it done’ guy.

Hilton Wilson passed away in March at age 73 after making a ‘huge mark’ on Kleinburg.

“If anyone had a computer problem and they’d call Hilton and he’d go and, usually, could solve it,” Gail said. “He loved solving problems.”

He was never one who sought the limelight.

“His friend Ron (Pearson) said recently that Hilton did so many things for Binder Twine that they didn’t realize because he just did those things,” Gail recalled. “He never really wanted to stand out. He just quietly did things.”

Along with his passion for Kleinburg, Wilson loved sports – especially baseball, basketball and golf.

He had Blue Jays season tickets for many years. And after retiring in 1997 as principal at Bloorlea Middle School, Wilson took up his golf clubs with gusto.

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respected and an inspiration to her peers, Mrs. McCluskey was a tireless volunteer, quick to deflect the praise heaped on her.”

He also took charge of organizing regular golf games for the Kleinburg Old Boys, Klein said.

Wilson was fond of gardening, too, tending his massive vegetable garden. His tomato and wave petunia plants were sold at the Kleinburg Old Boys annual fundraising plant sale in May. Wilson was also a devoted grandfather to his four granddaughters – Madison, Avery, Sofie and Ellie.

Last summer, Wilson was diagnosed with leukemia, but it went

Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share. Through your community newspaper and LifeNews. ca, we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share.

into remission and he was released from hospital, Gail said.

A short time later, he developed a rare form of blood cancer called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

Wilson died at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto March 25 at age 73.

“If you were a friend of Hilton’s, you were a friend for life. He was that type of guy, ” Klein said. “I still have a hard time believing he’s gone. He left a huge mark on Kleinburg.”

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