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OBITUARY
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012
Dorothy Clark McClure more than talented artist BY CHRIS TRABER AND L.H. TIFFANY HSIEH
ctraber@yrmg.com, thsieh@yrmg.com
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Dorothy Clark McClure died Sunday at the Southlake Regional Health Centre.
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NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION ADDENDUM TO THE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Improvements to St. John’s Sideroad from Bayview Avenue to Woodbine Avenue Town of Aurora and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville The Regional Municipality of York has completed an addendum to the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposed improvements to St. John’s Sideroad between Bayview Avenue and Woodbine Avenue in the Town of Aurora and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. The study has been conducted in accordance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007 and 2011) under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Subject to the comments received as a result of this notice and the receipt of other approvals, the Region intends to proceed with the detailed design and construction of this project.
This addendum to the Class EA Study describes the problem, the assessment of alternatives and the recommended improvements, as well as the public and agency consultation programs conducted. This notice places the ESR Addendum on public record for review beginning August 23, 2012, at the following locations during normal business hours: The Regional Municipality of York Clerk’s Department 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket
The Town of Aurora Clerk’s Department 100 John West Way, Aurora
The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Clerk’s Department 111 Sandiford Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville
Ministry of the Environment Central Region Office 775 Yonge Street, 8th Floor, North York
Aurora Public Library Front Desk 15145 Yonge Street, Aurora
During the public review period, those who have an interest in the project are encouraged to read the ESR and provide comments. Please direct written comments to the Project Manager at the address specified below. If concerns cannot be resolved through discussions with The Regional Municipality of York, you may request the Minister of the Environment to issue a Part II Order to this project. A Part II Order request must be received by the Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Jim Bradley, 77 Wellesley Street West, 11th floor, Ferguson Block, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2T5, no later than October 8, 2012. For further information please contact the Project Manager: Mr. Edward Chiu, P. Eng. Senior Project Manager The Regional Municipality of York Roads Branch Transportation & Community Planning Department 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, ON. L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 5908 Email: edward.chiu@york.ca Bill Fisch Kathleen Llewellyn-Thomas
York Region Chairman and CEO Commissioner, Transportation and Community Planning Department
Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
This notice issued on August 23, 2012
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• A four-lane urban cross-section with on-street bike lanes from Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street; • Sidewalks along both the north and south sides of St. John’s Sideroad from Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street with the provision of a multi-use path on the south side, when required; • Full illumination along the Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street corridor, when required; • Maintain a two-lane rural cross-section from Leslie Street to Woodbine Avenue with the provision of a paved shoulder to accommodate cyclists; • Traffic signals and left turn lanes at Woodbine Avenue, when required.
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The St. John’s Sideroad Class EA Study completed in 1999 recommended a two-lane roadway with a rural cross-section between Bayview Avenue and Woodbine Avenue. Lands between Bayview Avenue and Highway 404 have been approved for residential and commercial developments (as part of the Town of Aurora, 2C Secondary Plan). As a result, there is a need to confirm the recommendations of the 1999 Environmental Study Report (ESR) and update the corridor requirements based on current traffic projections and development plans. The addendum to the Class EA Study has recommended the following improvements for St. John’s Sideroad:
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One of York Region’s most prolific artists, Dorothy Clark McClure, died Sunday at the Southlake Regional Health Centre. The longtime Aurora resident was 77. For much of her life, Ms Clark McClure painted. Her first painting was created in 1954 in Muskoka. In particular, her artistic expression documented history. She sketched and painted old buildings before they were torn down, while using art to illustrate why our historical landmarks should be saved and cherished. The Guelph-born free spirit worked throughout North America and was honoured locally and provincially as an inspirational teacher, talented artist and conservationist. In her effort to reach out to the community, Ms Clark McClure also taught at the elementary and college levels. She was named Aurora’s citizen of the year in 2007. Reflecting on her life, Ms Clark McClure told York Region Media Group in an interview then that she was surprised to have won the award. “I’ve spent my time with living,” Ms Clark McClure joked at the time. “Now, I have to concentrate on dying. I have to change my focus. I think we should be buried standing up. Planting us like we’re in bed is a waste of space. I’d like to go into eternity in a vertical position.” Other awards Ms Clark McClure won included an arts and culture medal from the Town of Aurora, a visual arts In Celebration of Women award from York Region, a bicentennial medal from the province and a certificate of achievement from the Ontario Heritage Trust. As a leader, she took on such roles as president of Aurora’s historical society and the Artisans of York, was vice-president of the Willowdale Group of Artists and founded the Aurora Senior’s Art Group.
Last year, her retrospective art show, Then and Now, was exhibited at the Aurora Cultural Centre. The show, which filled two galleries, captured the evolution of her style, centre executive director Laura Schembri said. “She had tremendous impact on this community and beyond,” she added. “I’m sure her retrospective will be a highlight in the years to come.” Describing Ms Clark McClure as having an “uncanny knack” at arriving at a scene just prior to demolition, capturing important scenes just ahead of the wrecking ball, Ms Schembri said the gifted and influential artist was a beloved member of the community and an important repository of Aurora’s architectural and environmental heritage. Ms Clark McClure was a special lady, former Aurora mayor Phyllis Morris said. “She was an unfailing advocate for protecting and preserving the environment and natural and built heritage, which she expressed passionately through her art; a passion she generously shared with her students,” Ms Morris said. “Her zest for life can serve as an inspiration to all.” Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe agreed, pointing out everyone who knew Ms Clark McClure recognized her as more than just a prodigious talent. “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dorothy Clark McClure and offer my condolences to her family,” he said. “I was fortunate enough to see her at the retrospective of her work at the cultural centre earlier this year and to enjoy her catalogue of work. “Aurora is proud that she made her home here. She will be missed.” A memorial service will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home (530 Industrial Pkwy. South) in Aurora tomorrow at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Aurora Historical Society would be appreciated.
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