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From Newmarket jb Aurora The Tradition Continues Dl CECCO JONES CAROLYN J JONES ALESSANDRO M DI CECCO BA LLB Announcing toe relocation of our law office to 15171 Yonge St Suite 205 Aurora Ontario 1M1 Tel 9057511517 Fax 9057511518 Email diceccojonesdiceccojonescom We look forward to continuing to provide quality legal services to you from our new location Wednesday Jan 27 2010 6pm 9pm a 3 night land only All inclusive at the El Dorado Mexico sponsored by Martin Travel OMAN BANQUET HALL Event Planners Disc Jockeys Photographers AudioVisual Specialists Entertainers Cake Specialists and more Sample some of our fine delicacies RSVP by Jan 20 1096 Ringwell Drive Newmarket 9058982480 or 905713051 1 romanpalace WEDDINGS AND BAN0UETS BOOK NOW FOR GROWTH King fights to protect artwork Fate of sculpture up to board BY DAVID FLEISCHER A provincial hearing could be needed to determine the fate of a unique sculpture in a King Township farm field Hickory Hills Investments a subsidiary of Great Gulf Homes disagrees with a King council decision that granted heritage protec tion to the sculpture called Shift and its site near Dufferin Street and King Road The developers lawyer called councils decision unnecessary in a letter dated Jan 6 adding the company will respect the sculp ture A twoyear negotiation resulted in an agreement between the town and developer in which Great Gulf promised not to harm alter or destroy the sculpture but also denied responsibility for repairing or maintaining it Shift is a zigzagging concrete wall built on farmland for the sites former owner Richard Serra in the 1970s Mr Serra is an internationally known artist whose monumental sculptures can be seen at Terminal 1 at Pearson airport and New Yorks Museum of Modem Art He considers Shift an important early work The town created its bylaw Nov 29 when a deal couldnt be reached with Hickory Hills King Mayor Margaret Black said We really didnt make any progress she said However councils list of heritage attri butes is too vague and the towns designation is too broad and goes beyond the intent of the Ontario Heritage Act by designating open space rather than the sculpture itself Hickory Hills attorney Chris Barnett said in a letter Landscape protection is a relatively new power in Ontario recognizing the value of several structures or on a prop erty as opposed to a single structure Now that Hickory Hills has objected the issue will be turned over to the Conservation Review Board Rather than issuing a binding decision the board hears evidence at a quasi judicial hear ing and recommends to local councils how to draft heritage protection bylaws A prehearing usually gives parties a final opportunity to resolve outstanding issues Ms Black remained hopeful the designa tion process would bring the developers back to the table so a compromise can be reached Mr Serra told the York Region Media Group he would like to see Shift preserved and intends to testify at a hearing Hickory Hills has owned the land since and was always aware of the sculpture which is set well back from the street and would remain on private property even if designated There is therefore no public access to the view the sculpture which calls into question its importance to the community as it cannot be viewed by members of the community Mr Bamett said Under the Ontario Heritage Act Kings bylaw is deemed in effect until finalized redesign redecorate redefine clearance 5942LBZ Reg 159 NOW 37 1970BPT Reg S999 NOW 499 40020AP Reg 599 NOW 299 Reg 515 NOW 259 2143AP New year fresh start With our refreshing prices its never been easier to bring your design ideas to life Hurry in to our annual Winter Clearance Sale on now to find great deals on all your favourite styles Lamps chandeliers fixtures and home decor are on sale now at fantastic prices Living Lighting Its light for living ASK THE EXPERTS AT Reg NOW 139 1017N1 Reg 459 NOW 128 2336WSG Reg 949 NOW 288 INI tWIVlAlilvt I Shop early for best selection I VllNX Home Decor 17335 Yonge St Newmarket 9058982755