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Privacy breach may affect Aurora Riding among 49 potentially impacted by Elections Ontario gaffe BY JOE FANTAUZZI

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It was a stain on an otherwise stellar summer in York Region: one year ago today, on a warm summer evening, two teenaged girls drowned while paddling in the waters of Musselman’s Lake. Now it appears similar troubles are brewing this year, with mid-summer statistics showing Ontario drownings, while swimming or falling into water, on the increase and a disturbing spike in drowning among teenagers, something the Lifesaving Society hopes to tackle with a new program aimed at pre-teens. With warmer-than-normal temperatures this summer, more Canadians are turning to water for relief, leaving more people at risk of drowning — teenagers especially, according to Barbara Byers, the society’s public education director. While the overall number of drownings nationwide decreased last year, the number of drownings among teenagers increased 18 per

4Ontario drownings so far this year: 54, of which 17 occurred while swimming (versus 11 last year), 24 after falling into water (versus 19 last year). 4In 2011, there were 26 drownings among 13 to 17-year-olds (versus 22 in 2010). 4New Canadians — particularly those living here less than five years — are at higher risk of drowning and four times more likely to be unable to swim than those born in Canada. cent, many due to youths trying to help their friends and putting their own lives at risk, Ms Byers said. The society has developed a new program aimed at this particularly vulnerable group. Called Swim to Survive+ (Plus), the program

teaches Grade 7 students how to survive an unexpected fall into deep water while wearing clothes and teaches the basic skills to help a friend in deep water. The idea for a teen-oriented program was mobilized by last year’s drownings in Stouffville. Sabrina Alibhai, 15, and Gift Diji, 16, were paddling in a dinghy on Musselman’s Lake when one of the girls, a weaker swimmer, apparently went into the water and her friend tried to save her. “That incident really resonated with us,” Ms Byers said. “A lot went wrong.” Witnesses said the girls were not wearing life jackets, did not have proper boating equipment or training and were without supervision, a scenario Ms Byers said is common among teenagers. A recent coroner’s report lists a disturbing number of similar incidents, from the young female immigrant, a non-swimmer, who See RESCUES, page A7.

A review of the province’s elections agency is required in the aftermath of a privacy breach, Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank Klees said. Mr. Klees’ riding is one of 49 named this week by Elections Ontario as potentially impacted by the breach, which involved voters’ personal information on USB keys that vanished at the end of April when two of the agency’s employees failed to secure them. Mr. Klees plans to speak to his opposition caucus colleagues about introducing a motion to conduct the review, which he believes should examine Elections Ontario from top to bottom. “The fact is, this should never happen,” he said of the breach. “It’s a wake-up call for us. This is the last thing people should have to worry about when they go to cast a ballot.” Results of an investigation into the breach launched by the information and privacy commissioner’s office are expected to be released within several weeks. Elections Ontario is co-operating with the investigation. In the last provincial election, a See MONITOR, page A9.

More information 4If you have any questions, call Elections Ontario at 1-888-ONT-VOTE or visit elections.on.ca

Mayors get advice on communications infrastructure York’s northern 6 municipalities working together to draft plan

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Hwy. 404, Davis Drive and Yonge Street aren’t the only thoroughfares local politicians are trying to keep congestion free. The northern six York Region communities — Aurora, East Gwillimbury, King, Georgina, Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville — are increasingly concerned with improving access to the information superhighway. The mayors of Fredericton, Waterloo and Stratford were at York Region headquarters this week championing the success of intelligent infrastructure to the northern six mayors.

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The meeting was part of the so-called N6 municipalities’ intelligent community assessment process. “Ultra high-speed broadband is a mandatory piece of infrastructure,” Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen said. “Stratford, Waterloo and Fredericton are a good starting point for us.” It was good to hear the mayors talk about what

a difference the infrastructure investment made, Mr. Van Bynen said. “You have to connect businesses to the rest of the world or businesses won’t come here,” Fredericton Mayor Brad Woodside said. “I have no horse in the race. I’m just here to share knowledge.” Fredericton has long been on the cutting edge of intelligent infrastructure, being the first city in Canada totally wired for fibre optic service and offering free high-speed wireless Internet to all residents. The result of his city’s investment in intelligent infrastructure has been the creation of a burgeoning high-tech sector, Mr. Woodside said. Radian6 and Q1 Labs are two tech giants that have fuelled Fredericton’s growth, he said. “[Fredericton] created 40 millionaires. Those See COST, page A8.

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Old-fashioned bee business still buzzing By Chris Traber

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Other than personnel, not much has changed at Cook’s Bee Supplies since it was established on Aurora’s Edward Street in 1923. The original building exists, albeit with an addition. Former owner Jim Cook, whose father and grandfather were in the bee business, lives across the street in the house where he was born. The retired senior still drops by the shop to see how the new guys are doing. The public, business end of the shop is small. A wooden counter supports a phone and computer, the only hints of 21st-century technology. A plush toy bee hangs from the ceiling, turning silently in the heat. An antique rope-coiled skep (a beehive-shaped structure once used to house colonies) shares the shelves with bee motif collectables and the tools of the beekeeping trade — apiary starter kits, hats and protective netting, stainless steel collection vats, devices to emit smoke, honeycomb frames, industry magazines and how-to books. Cook’s is now owned by two Rons — Burrell and Ryan. Friends, beekeeping hobbyists and partners in the niche market supply enterprise, the men have long shared a fascination and respect for the indefatigable bee and its unher-

alded place in the food chain. “From the first time you uncover a bee hive, you realize theirs is an entire civilization on its own,” Mr. Burrell said. “They’re a wild swarm and they’ve built the combs perfectly and by themselves.” Their admiration for the creatures is immense. Honey bees are the main insects that make food for humans, they said. Flowering plants rely on pollinators, such as bees, for reproduction. Without bees, there would be dangerously low fruit and vegetable harvests. Bees have been around for some 30 million years, largely unchanged, blindly dedicated to their queen and colony, working themselves to death. East Gwillimbury’s Mr. Burrell and Toronto’s Mr. Ryan, decided to transform their hobby into a profession in 1994. Out of work, Mr. Burrell heeded his accountant’s advice and opted to take over Cook’s with Mr. Ryan. “We kept bees on the farm as a hobby and that kept us in touch with the community,” the droll 70-something, with a shock of luxuriant white hair said. “The business is a good fit.” The enterprise draws customers from all walks of life and corners of the GTA, Mr. Burrell said. It serves hobbyists, sideliners and people who love native bees and the honey, wax and royal jelly they produce. Commercial operations

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with thousands of hives and millions of bees buy their gear in bulk elsewhere. The two Rons sell equipment and can source queen bees, drones, workers and “nucs” — the nucleus of a beehive where cells contain eggs that become the brood. The men dispense advice on how to counter recent problems, including colonies faltering due to pesticides, disease and mites. Of course, the shop also sells honey and coloured wax for candle craft. If you’re keen on keeping a bee colony, you have to ensure bylaws are observed. Most urban areas ban beekeeping due to liability. Once established with a starter package, nucleus and protective gear, you can farm the flying critters for about $500. “The biggest mistake people make is giving all the honey away,” Mr. Burrell said with a chortle. “Then they complain how expensive it is.” Mr. Ryan has been a bee devotee “since before Kennedy was assassinated”, he said, placing his passion to the early 1960s. He admires bees’ work ethic and loyalty and their colonies’ hierarchy.

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LHIN appoints critical care lead An anesthesiologist at Southlake Regional Health Centre is the new critical care lead for the Central Local Health Integration Network. Dr. Michael Sullivan, who has held a number of administrative appointments in addition to his clinical practice at Southlake, will work with the LHIN’s emergency department and primary care leads to advance quality and improve access and system integration for people in the LHIN’s communities, which include York Region. Dr. Sullivan is also responsible for advising LHIN CEO Kim Baker on local resource allocation, priority setting, critical care service delivery and surge capacity planning. He will continue to practise medicine at Southlake.

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Battle will be true test of Liberal priorities ISSUE: Liberal government wants teachers’ unions to accept wage freeze.

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Time to wave white flag in battle of allegiances

here’s an epic school yard boxing match brewing this summer. The big smack down is set for the first week of September when children are heading back to school. After all, the bigger the audience the better and everyone will be watching. It’s going to be a bloody battle and one that is sure to draw even more attention since both sides have been school yard pals for many years. In one corner is “education Premier” Dalton McGuinty, looking slim and trim with his red gloves tentatively, but steadfastly, raised in battle position — he’s a relative newbie to bruising this heavyweight opponent — versus the collective favourites; Ontario’s teacher unions (except, of course, the Catholic teachers who recognized how good they have it and, admirably, backed out of the match). The other unions are spitting and frothing at the mouth, flailing their giant gloves all over the place in their amply generous and luxurious corner of the ring. The teachers, of course, are heavily favoured to win given their easy victories with this government in the past, but the Liberals, this time, aren’t in the mood to be pushed around. The government is pressing on with its proposal to freeze and overhaul the generous teacher salary grid — although a heavy-handed approach likely didn’t help — after assessing the grave reality of Ontario’s ballooning deficit. A wage freeze would bring beleaguered taxpayers long-term savings that could affect the bottom line in 2017 and beyond. And let’s face it. Ontario needs those savings and we need to know our government is fighting for us and not special interest groups that grow stronger and more influential with every passing contract. A wage freeze is a most necessary change being that Ontario’s 115,000 teachers are heavily contributing to the province’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall. But the feisty teachers’ unions, belting back with their don’t-messwith-us mantra, are refusing to back down and will be punching and hammering hard to keep what they have. And there’s a lot a stake. Most teachers in Ontario can bank 20 sick days a year, up to 200 days over their career, and get paid a lump sum averaging $46,000 when they retire. Cha-ching. We’re all green with envy. This unrealistic payout has to end when you consider teachers’ sick days amount to a $1.7-billion liability with the province facing a $15-billion deficit, the ministry has said. So, it’s going to come down to how well the Liberal government fares in this epic battle to reveal its true priorities and its allegiance to citizens over the self-interests of unions. It’s a pressure-cooker for the minority Grits, but McGuinty must stand his ground and continue on his course to rid the province of excessive and out-of-reach frills we can’t afford; be it teachers or any other public-paid perks. The Liberals have to put the teachers’ unions in their place and force them to see the reality of our situation. Teachers don’t have the public’s sympathy in this matter when they blindly insist huge payouts on retirement are their right and privilege. It’s agreed a vast majority of our teachers are hard working and dedicated, but it doesn’t give them the right to hold society at ransom and use our children as pawns to ensure a padded retirement on the backs of taxpayers. The outcome of this battle will be the true test to the Liberals. Let’s hope they get more than a passing grade.

BOTTOM LINE: Liberals must stand their ground and make changes to teacher compensation.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Using name without permission wrong Re: Group defends action as freedom of speech, July 15. An unauthorized appropriation of a well-known brand name (Walmart) is a highly immoral act. I’m no lawyer, but the religious group can’t use Walmart’s brand name unless it had specific permission from the owners at Walmart. I hope someone at Walmart legal reads the article. Unfortunately, it seems as per usual, instead of dealing with the problem group, local governments will add a lot more procedural hassles for other, moral groups who want to honestly entertain people.

John Shaw Newmarket

Religious group exercising free speech Re: Religious handouts not welcome at event, letter to the editor by Lynn Salmon, July 5. My only purpose in this letter is to point out two fundamental contradictions in Ms Salmon’s reasoning. First, she commends her country for exemplifying “freedom of choice and voice” and her community for its “sense of community and inclusiveness”. Yet, in the same breath, she condemns the exercise of that freedom. So which is it? We know Ms Salmon values these freedoms by the fact she wrote a letter to the editor. But shouldn’t these same freedoms be afforded to everyone? It appears when it’s Ms Salmon’s “voice and choice”, these freedoms are a virtue. However, when someone else dares to exercise their freedoms, it becomes a vice our government should curtail. Ms Salmon seems to be lobbying to exclude this group and its actions from future events. This seems curious coming from someone who claims to celebrate inclusiveness. She is talking out of both sides of her mouth. Shouldn’t the tolerant and inclusive person fight for this group’s freedom of speech and religion? Shouldn’t she be the one praising the government’s decision and role in allowing it to be included in the festivities? Second, Ms Salmon seems to be upset because this group was forcing its religious beliefs on the community, which included her children. I have a question: Is it wrong to force your religious point of view on others? If so, it seems Ms Salmon

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should stop forcing her religious point of view on the community. She holds the belief people shouldn’t force their religious beliefs on others. Yet she is forcing that belief. Many people are oblivious to this hypocritical error. They think they sit in a religiously and morally neutral position. However, there is no such position, except keeping silent. Ms Salmon chose to exercise her freedoms and communicate her beliefs and has forgone the luxury of neutrality. Let’s stop trying to extinguish free speech and start examining whether or not what is being spoken is actually true.

Tim Barnett East Gwillimbury

Teachers unfairly targeted in hard times Re: It’s tough love time for teachers, Premier Dad, opinion column by Debora Kelly, July 12. As a retired teacher and elementary school principal with 37 years of experience dealing with the many complex challenges that come with the profession, I take strong exception to Ms Kelly’s stereotypical infantilizing and finger-wagging toward educators and their demands for both professional respect and appropriate remuneration. Her characterization of teachers as children, comparing them to her own offspring, was insulting and demeaning, however, not unexpected from the public or the media, which regularly show a thinly disguised contempt for the teaching profession. Teachers and other public sector workers are regularly targeted when the economy is in trouble, but there are no cries to reward them when it is booming. I have not read any editorial diatribes lecturing doctors, lawyers or other professions who earn significantly more money than educators with similar academic and professional training. The Toronto Sun recently reported the average salary of family practitioners in Ontario was $351,000, including overhead, and lawyers are regularly paid much more than teachers. Teachers provide critical services to our society and allow our economy to function by providing indispensable custodial care and quality education to students. Most professions and the pri-

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Replacement fund levy not good option Re: Levy considered for replacement fund, July 5. Maybe Ward 7 Councillor Chris Emanuel has been sitting in the sun too long, given he is even considering a levy on the already burdened taxpayers of Newmarket. With our water and property taxes creeping up a few percentage points yearly, why does this councillor even consider yet another hit to our pocketbooks? The problem with council is they seem to compare our town’s economy to cities such as Toronto, Mississauga or Markham. Yes, we have to look for options and be open to new ideas, but let’s bring it to the residents for discussion instead of letting politicians make decisions for us without our say in the matter.

Brad Snell Newmarket

King emergency team reassuring presence Many thanks to the King Township fire department and Nobleton emergency medical services for their kind attention to me after my collision at King Road and Dufferin Street with a pickup truck. Their presence was very reassuring. Some drivers on our roads need to grow up and be responsible for their actions. King Township

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t used to be that diplomats and foreign dignitaries were the only ones who flew flags from their cars. The flags were like a warning to others that they were on their way home from a function in a limousine and they may even be drunk. But they don’t care because they have diplomatic immunity, so look out! But all that has changed. Now anybody can fly a flag and I think everybody should. In fact, I might have to give in myself and get one of those carmounted flags, the ones that fly off those little plastic deals you affix to the window to broadcast your allegiances to the world. The ones people flew in these parts during the Euro Cup of futbal. The ones that carry Toronto Maple Leafs flags — for a few hopeful weeks every October. It’s hard to explain why I’m giving in now, after all these years. I guess you’d say I can just feel the peer pressure from other drivers. It’s intense. Or maybe I just feel like I’ve been missing out on something. Although in my case, maybe I should just fly a white flag, to signify “I surrender”, I got the car flag. The problem is I’ve always been too bashful to pull up beside somebody at an intersection and they’ve got one flag and I’ve got the other and there’s five of them and the light’s taking forever to change and somehow I look over and make eye contact — never make eye contact! — and anyway, they stomp on my car and rip off my antenna (my car’s antenna, that is) and drive away. Perhaps I could just have a flag with the word “undecided” on it, so no one gives me dirty looks. “Too shy to reveal team allegiance” might work on a flag, if you could fit in all the words. “Lover of all teams, fan of sports in general” would cover a lot of bases without offence. You’d have to scrunch up the type to fit it on there. “Winning isn’t everything” or “It’s not about winning, it’s about participating and making friends” would send the right message to our kids. Admittedly, once the Olympics arrive, many residents will fly flags of countries other than Canada, even though we are here, all of us together, trying to make this all work. This used to bother me quite a bit, I admit — that we would fly the flags of countries other than our own. Of course, I must have been home with the flu the day we studied flags of the world in grade school or I just have a hard time differentiating between flags — horizontal stripes, vertical stripes of every colour, hammers, sickles, stars and more stripes — because half the time I don’t know which country other than Canada they are championing. But they are flying someone else’s flag, not the good old red and white with the maple leaf in the middle. Should I let that bother me? Perhaps this is what being a multicultural country with hundreds of thousands of dual citizens is all about. You can cheer for the country you came from with a clear conscience — your right to have more than one culture has the official backing of the government and besides, except for First Nations people, we or our ancestors have all come here. I guess I have mellowed, taken a different perspective — as in, as long as their income taxes are being deducted at source, they can cheer for whomever they want. And besides, it’s all in good fun — I’m sure they still love Canada, peaceful land of taxpayer-funded health care, surrounded on three sides by ocean and bordering on a benevolent but possibly waning superpower to the south. Trust me, if and when Canada does win a gold medal or two at the summer Olympics, I will be as proud as anyone — proud we have a great and free country but also proud so many people want to call Canada home — even if some have an odd way of showing it.

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York’s northern six municipalities are examining ways to improve the area’s communications infrastructure.

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opportunities exist right here,” Mr. Van Bynen said. Fredericton created its own telecom company, e-Novations, to help deliver services to city residents, a strategy Mr. Van Bynen would not rule out. “We need to do whatever it takes if it’s critical to the health and growth of our community,” he said, citing the success of Newmarket Hydro as an example of how it could work. Stratford has a unique approach to free wireless, forcing users through a 30-second commercial to get airtime, Aurora Mayor Geoffrey Dawe said. Access to ultra high-speed Internet is much like the rivers, railways and highways of the past, Mr. Van Bynen said, noting the northern six could be at a competitive disadvantage without it. The next step in the process of upgrading local communications infrastructure is

for each municipality to develop a business plan. The hope is to have meetings at the end of July and September, Mr. Dawe said. “Cost is certainly the great unknown,” he said. “If we want to attract high technology industries, we will have to provide the technology.” Mr. Van Bynen said he is optimistic there might be a strategy for implementing the infrastructure in place by September or October. This week’s meeting stemmed from the Business and Bandwidth conference May 23 and 24, in which the six municipalities, chambers of commerce and York Region’s Small Business Enterprise Centre participated. The northern six municipalities have developed into a cohesive, co-operative group, King Mayor Steve Pellegrini said. Going forward, the municipalities will probably put forth seed money to hire a project co-ordinator to get the initiative going, he said.

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Monitor your transaction statements: Elections Ontario nesses for any suspicious activity. Mr. Essensa has ordered a review of Elections Ontario’s policies and procedures related to privacy, management, protection and custody of personal information and a review of its technology infrastructure, management policies and oversight. Ontario Provincial Police is also investigating the breach. The breach also raised concerns at the privacy commissioner’s office, which was notified July 5. “Personal information should not be stored on USB keys, laptops

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person recommended by Mr. Klees to be a returning officer refused to carry on due what she believed was disorganization at Elections Ontario, he said. Every system is only as good as the people overseeing it, he added. Mr. Klees is also concerned Premier Dalton McGuinty will not take the issue seriously enough. “I will not be surprised if Dalton McGuinty shrugs his shoulders about this one as well,” he said. Mr. McGuinty was informed of the breach late Monday through a letter, the same way as other political leaders, according to the premier’s office. Mr. McGuinty called the breach unfortunate and noted the government takes privacy matters very seriously while speaking in Guelph Tuesday. Chief electoral officer Greg Essensa must assure Ontarians this won’t happen again, he added. Meanwhile, the Elections Ontario employees linked to the data breach were let go, Mr. Essensa said during a media conference at Queen’s Park Tuesday. “I take this matter extremely seriously and I sincerely apologize to all Ontarians for any concern this notification may cause,” he said. The information on the USB keys was not encrypted, but can only be accessed in an “intelligible form” by Elections Ontario proprietary software or specialized commercial software, according to Elections Ontario. Elections Ontario employees were working with copies of personal information from 49 of the province’s 107 ridings, the agency said. Work was completed on 20 to 25 of the 49 ridings, but Elections Ontario and forensic experts can’t

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FRANK KLEES: Newmarket-Aurora MPP wants review of Elections Ontario. confirm which of the 49 ridings are impacted. The privacy breach potentially impacts as many as 2.4 million people. The information includes full names, genders, birth dates, addresses, whether or not a person voted in the last provincial election and any other personal information updates voters provided to Elections Ontario during that period. It does not include how people voted, which is not monitored. The information does not include social insurance numbers, health card, driver’s licence, credit or banking information, telephone numbers or e-mail addresses. While there is a potential for difficulty whenever personal information is released, thieves interested in stealing identities typically require more than what Elections Ontario said is contained on the missing USB drives, according to police. Elections Ontario has recommended residents in the potentially impacted ridings monitor and verify their transaction statements from governments, banks and busi-

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The around the world multicultural event is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket. The event includes outdoor live entertainment, food, dance, crafts, vendors and more. Visit newmarket.ca

The Sowing the Seeds of Heritage opening reception is Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St. The exhibit features artifacts from Aurora, Georgina, King, Richmond Hill, Cannington and Sunderland. Try dousing, an ancient way of finding where to dig wells, from 2 to 3 p.m. Visit auroraculturalcentre.ca

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The Celebration of the Arts, York Region Talent Search finals are tomorrow and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres. For tickets, call 905-953-5122 or visit newmar ket.ca/theatre and click on the Newtix logo.

Music in the park Music in the park is Sunday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. The event features local entertainers and continues Wednesdays and Sundays until Aug. 9. Wednesday performances are at Fairy Lake Park. Weather permitting. Visit newmarket.ca

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Bugs, bees and butterflies is Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill, 17000 Dufferin St., King City. Insects might have a reputation for being creepy and gross, but they are actually diverse, beautiful creatures. learn more at this family-friendly event. Visit ksr. utoronto.ca

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If you’re throwing a garage sale, it’s usually to clean out some old junk and maybe pocket a few dollars in the process, but Jay Vroom has something bigger in mind. For the second straight year, he is looking to get dozens of neighbours to join him in a larger event to raise money for charity. This year’s beneficiary will be Southlake Regional Health Centre’s urgent care cancer clinic. “It’s just a way to get the community together,” the Aurora resident said of what he has billed the World’s Biggest Garage Sale. “Any time you do a good deed, it just feels good.” At last year’s inaugural event, Mr. Vroom managed to get 56 participants on board, raising nearly $750 for the Yellow Brick House shelter. This year’s event is set for Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. (July 28 is the rain date) and the Orchard Heights resident hopes to best last year’s numbers in every respect. He already has more than 40 vendors ready to go. A full-scale community event, the barbecues will be fired up. He will offer a breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. and move on to homemade beef and chicken burgers starting at 11:30. Mr. Vroom, a real estate agent by profession, was new to town last year and said even he was surprised by how quickly the event grew into something massive. He put signs out, hoping for about 20 people, and soon moved to 40 and beyond. “On the day, it was like a circus around here,” he said. It was also a family affair, with his mother selling baked goods and nieces manning the requisite lemonade stand. Each vendor pays a $5 cover charge that goes to Southlake, as do proceeds from the food sales. When everyone asked if he was going to do it again this year, he said he didn’t have much of a choice and promises it will be bigger and better. Though Mr. Vroom admits it’s something that could merit expansion into other neighbourhoods one day, right now he’s enjoying keeping it close to home. That means it’s open to anyone between

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Jay Vroom hopes to offer up some deals during the World’s Biggest Garage Sale later this month. Proceeds from the sale benefit Southlake Regional Health Centre’s cancer unit.

Orchard Heights Boulevard and Wellington Street and from Yonge Street to Bathurst Street. If you’re in that geographical box and have some old LPs, lava lamps or housecoats to put out on the curb, next week is your big chance. If you’re looking to go treasure hunting, grab a homemade burger or give to a good cause, you’re in luck, too. For more information or to register, visit summercleanup.com

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Tennis club proposes new facility BY DAVID FLEISCHER

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If Aurora residents want another yearround place to play, Brent Mackinnon and Bill Reid might have the answer. The Aurora Community Tennis Club board members want to harness their nonprofit organization’s ability to obtain grants and work with the town to create the Fleury Playhouse. “We’re a non-profit organization, so our mission includes being part of the community,” Mr. Mackinnon said. “We’re not just tennis players.” “Cool,” was the prevailing sentiment when the pair stopped by the Fleury Park courts in the midst of a summer tennis program this week. Coaches and their young charges gawked at the four-foot-long model the two built,

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serving and lobbing questions about the plans. They ranged from how it will all fit into the landscape (there’s room), the playing surface (hopefully better than what’s there

now) and whether all the surrounding trees will stay (definitely). “It’s exactly this place and it’s just longer and you have a roof and you do what you’re doing now,” Mr. Reid told the enthusiastic throng. The initial idea was simple enough: the 75-year-old tennis club is over-subscribed and needs courts that can be used during the cooler months. Without room to expand the existing courts at McMahon Park, the club’s directors decided they would set their sights elsewhere: broaden their thinking. The final result is ambitious: four tennis courts and two multi-purpose courts (for volleyball, basketball, etc.) beneath a 300foot dairy barn, the walls of which would be See GROUP page B6.

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COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Flipside SK8 Park

Friday, July 20

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Trails and Active Transportation Committee

Thursday, August 9

7:30 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

Tuesday, August 14

7 p.m.

Council

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Council Compensation Ad-Hoc Committee

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Meetings are usually held in the Town Hall and are open to the public. Regular Council Meetings are broadcast on Rogers TV, Channel 10. For further information, please contact the Customer and Legislative Services department at 905-727-1375. For a complete listing of upcoming meetings, please see the meeting calendar on the Town’s website at www.aurora.ca/calendar

Drop by to show off your moves, learn new tricks and hang out with friends. Please note, helmets are mandatory and protective padding is recommended. Hours of Operation from July 3 to August 31 Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting) The location is at Aurora Community Centre, 1 Community Centre Lane. For more information, please visit www.aurora.ca/skateboard or call 905-726-4760.

Movie Madness

Join us at Aurora Senior Public School on Friday, July 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for movie madness! The featured film will be Hugo, rated PG. Open to ages 12 to 16. There is a $3 charge per person, which includes popcorn. For more information, please call 905-726-4760.

Concerts in the Park

Bring your family, friends and chairs or a blanket to Aurora Town Park (Wells Street and Mosley Street) and enjoy the 2012 Concerts in the Park series! The concert season continues with a Bob Marley Tribute on Wednesday, July 25 and the Toronto All-Star Big Band on Wednesday, August 1. Both concerts run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, please visit www.aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762.

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Demand for water increases dramatically in the summer months. Help conserve water for emergencies by following The Town of Aurora’s outdoor water-use bylaw. Please remember that:

The Town of Aurora’s 12th annual Water Games will be held on Wednesday, July 25 during the regular leisure swim from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. • Residents in odd numbered houses may water on odd days • Residents in even numbered houses may water on even days Residents and visitors are welcome. Regular admission fees of $2.75 per person apply, • Watering should be restricted to the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to with all funds donated to the Lifesaving Society’s Water Smart® campaign for drowning 10 p.m. prevention. There is no pre-registration, however the number of admissions is limited to the For tips on conserving water, please visit www.waterfortomorrow.ca pool’s capacity. For more information, please call 905-726-4770.

Skylight Gallery draw

Artists are invited to participate in The Town of Aurora’s Skylight Gallery 2013 draw.

For information on Aurora’s Outdoor Water Use Bylaw #4420-03.E, please visit www.aurora.ca/bylawservices

In Aurora, nurturing a high-quality of life for residents includes fostering a love of the arts. Located inside Town Hall on the third floor, the Skylight Gallery is a fabulous open space enhanced with a dramatic skylight, an area devoted to displaying work by local painters and sculptors. The draw for those who will exhibit in 2013 will be held this year on Friday, September 7. Entry forms are available at www.aurora.ca. For more information, please contact Shelley Ware at 905-726-4762.

The Aurora Jazz+ Festival

The Aurora Jazz+ Festival showcases and supports local talents offering three days of music and art in the park. Local visual artists display and perform live painting in the park, while diverse vendors prepare and serve foods of the world. Enjoy great music, art, culture, food, beer/wine, kids crafts, shopping and the ambiance of beautiful Town Park. The hours of operation are: • Friday, August 3 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Saturday, August 4 from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Sunday, August 5 from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per day for adults. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information, please visit www.aurorajazzfest.com or call 905-841-6893.

Splash Pads open for the season

The children’s water-play splash pads located at Town Park (Wells Street and Mosley Street) and at Ada Johnson Park (Hartwell Way and Conover Avenue) are open. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Please be advised that splash pads are not supervised by Town staff. For further information, please call 905-727-3123 ext. 3233.

Beat the Heat in Aurora - Centres and outdoor splash pads help residents stay cool The Town of Aurora reminds residents that air conditioned facilities, pools and outdoor splash pads are available to help beat the heat.

Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex 1400 Wellington Street East 905-726-4770 Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aurora Family Leisure Complex 135 Industrial Parkway North 905-841-7529 Monday to Friday from 5:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Town Park (Splash Pad) Wells Street and Mosley Street Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ada Johnson Park (Splash Pad) Hartwell Way and Conover Avenue Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REMINDERS

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Employment with The Town of Aurora offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization Call for nominations – 2012 Community Recognition that is focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. With us, you will enjoy a collaborative team environment with a Awards Do you know a person or organization that is making Aurora a better place to live because of dynamic culture and a drive for progressive excellence. We invite you to join our team. their volunteer activities? The Town of Aurora believes in recognizing citizens who have made a positive impact in our community. We are once again calling for nominations for the 2012 Community Recognition Awards. The awards honour individuals, groups and businesses that have actively supported the Town’s development and enhanced the overall community. Nomination forms can be downloaded and printed at www.aurora.ca/2012communityawards. Nominations must be mailed and will be accepted until Friday, September 21 at 12 p.m. For more information about the Community Recognition Awards, please contact Jennifer Norton at 905-727-3123, ext. 4232 or email jnorton@aurora.ca The Community Recognition Awards will be held Thursday, November 29 at Aurora Town Hall.

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PHOTOGRAPHY Third annual Portraits of Giving exhibit opening reception, 7 p.m. at the Aurora Cultural Centre. The photography exhibit celebrates the personal stories of people who give back to their communities. The exhibit runs until September. Visit portraitsofgiving2012aurora. eventbrite.com

Cabaret Lounge: Nouveau Rouge, doors open at 6 p.m., dinner and show at 7 p.m., lounge opens at 9 p.m. with lounge entertainment at 10 p.m. at Oakland Hall Inn, 16003 Yonge St., Aurora. Dancers, singers, musicians, an illusionist and mime will take dinner guests back in time to a 1930s variety show with a modern twist. Lady Luck Productions kicks off its summer dinner theatre series. The show also runs Aug. 2 and 23. For tickets, visit ladyluckproductions.ca

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Reporting to the Director of Building & Bylaw Services, you will be responsible for providing direction, management and administration of the Bylaw Services division including: daily administrative co-ordination and supervision of municipal bylaw enforcement, business licensing, parking control and animal control functions. You will lead the enforcement of various licensing and property-related bylaws including ensuring the prompt response to complaints regarding infractions, issuing notices of violation, preparing information for court and prosecuting and/ or assisting the prosecutor on behalf of the municipality during court proceedings. You will also manage the Bylaw Services division through recruitment, supervision and performance reviews of staff and preparing annual budgets and business plans. You have a formal academic training in Police Studies/Foundations, Law and Security, Justice and Administration or a related discipline and demonstrated experience in municipal bylaw enforcement and licensing functions. You must possess a professional designation through the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association or the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers; have thorough working knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act, Highway Traffic Act, Municipal Act, Ontario Building Code Act, Dog Owner’s Liability Act, Canada Evidence Act and other pertinent legislation related to municipal bylaw enforcement processes and practices including court documentation and proceedings. In addition, you possess excellent supervisory, interpersonal, investigative, report-writing, problem-solving and organizational skills as well as the ability to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. You must also have a Class “G” driver’s licence in good standing and a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business. If you are interested in joining our dedicated team of municipal professionals, please forward your resume quoting LP12-32 to: Human Resources, Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way, Box 1000, Aurora, ON, L4G 6J1 or email hr@aurora.ca by Wednesday, July 25. The Town of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to recognizing and celebrating the diversity of opinion, talent and expertise that make each person unique. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be notified by Friday, August 3.

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Amazing Clay Creations, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library. Learn how to make clay artifacts, a Mexican metapac sun wall hanging and an Egyptian wedjat eye amulet. To register, visit library.aurora. on.ca

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NATURE Bugs, bees and butterflies, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill, 17000 Dufferin St., King City. Insects might have a reputation for being creepy and gross, but they are actually diverse, beautiful creatures. learn more at this family-friendly event. Visit ksr.utoronto.ca

FARMERS MARKET Aurora farmers market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aurora Town Park. Runs every Saturday until October 27. Purchase local farmers’ produce. Visit theaurorafarmersmarket. com

RECREATION Oak Ridges Trail Association hike, 8:30 a.m. at the Seneca College King Campus and Mary Lake. This is a 13-kilometre moderate hike. For more information, call 905-770-9954 or visit oakridgestrail.org

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RECREATION Oak Ridges Trail Association hike, 9:30 a.m. along the Nokiidaa Trail. This is a 6.5 kilometre, slow-pace hike. For more information, call 905-737-3966 or visit oakridgestrail.org

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ACTIVITIES Oh, the Places We Can Go, 10 a.m. at the Aurora Public Library. Take an imaginary magic carpet ride to Persia, Africa, Asia and other exotic lands. To register, visit library. aurora.on.ca

RECREATION Oak Ridges Trail Association hike, 9:30 a.m. at Sheppard’s Bush and Vandorf Woodlot. This is a four-kilometre, moderate-paced hike with a focus on local ecology. For more information, call 905841-1026 or visit oakridgestrail.org To have your event included in the calendar, e-mail smartin@yrmg.com

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The second time was the charm for Smart Centres after a development proposal at Leslie and Wellington streets won council approval following a defeat last month. It was a 6-3 vote in favour of the application to amend the official plan Tuesday night. The same motion failed in a 4-4 tie last month, with Councillor Evelyn Buck absent. This time, she was there to support the proposal to build a business park along 34 acres on the south side of Wellington, directly across from SmartCentres’ big box development. “This is a great step. It creates a climate that Aurora is the place to be,” Councillor John Abel said. But not everyone was so happy with the official plan amendment that will allow SmartCentres to add extra retail to its fourtower business park. It would include 240,000 square feet of office space alongside 195,000 sq. ft. of retail. While business parks are typically accorded less retail space, both York Region and Aurora planning staff approved the proposal. “What this community needs is full-time jobs that pay well and that give benefits that service our residents and that’s not what we’re doing here, folks. We’re giving the developer more retail,” Councillor Wendy Gaertner said. While retail use in a business park is supposed to only support those businesses, Ms Gaertner highlighted the decision to allow drive-thru uses as a contradiction. “This is smoke and mirrors, folks,” she said. Councillor Chris Ballard agreed, saying he

has heard from residents being able to find local jobs so they don’t have to commute to places such as Toronto, is a key concern. “It’s just that this doesn’t belong here,” he said of the proposal. But while they argued more office jobs were needed to create a work-live balance in Aurora, Councillor Buck was unwilling to look a gift horse in the mouth. “Any jobs in a time of high unemployment are good enough for me,” she said. SmartCentres lawyer Joshua Kaufman told councillors the company already made modifications to win the town’s approval and then laid out the pot of gold lying at the end of the development rainbow: The $70-million project will provide $3 million in taxes at full build-out, alongside $15.4 million in development charges for the town and region and 1,270 jobs. “That’s a humongous implication for our tax base. That’s the kind of thing we search for to keep … the burden of taxes light on our homeowners’ shoulders,” Ms Buck said. Though the motion seemed to have died with the June tie vote, planning commissioner Marco Ramunno explained the town needed to make a clear decision. That interpretation irked Mr. Ballard and Councillor John Gallo, who wondered why last month’s decision wasn’t a decision. Mayor Geoff Dawe, who voted against the proposal last month, changed his mind, conceding he has misgivings but now believes the pros outweigh the cons. “We’re presenting an environment that perhaps isn’t exactly what some of us would like, (but) it’s in keeping with the official plans and the planning staff at the region and town and I don’t think we can effectively ignore benefits to taxpayers,” he said.

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The art of tasting should apply to more than what’s on the grill during a back yard barbecue gathering. Just ask Markham connoisseur Dean Christofilos, who has been in the wine, spirits and beer industry for 23 years, with numerous certificates and training in hospitality and tourism. “In today’s rule, we drink what we like,” Mr. Christofilos said. “I taste one thing, you may taste something else.” While there is still the general rule of thumb that white meats and seafood go with white wine and red meats go with red wine, Mr. Christofilos encouraged people to be open-minded when it comes to trying new drinks, especially when invited to a back yard barbecue. “When it’s free, you should be all over tasting different things,” said the self-proclaimed “seasonal drinker”, who is the GTA represen-

tative for Coyote’s Run Estate Winery in St. David’s village in Niagaraon-the-Lake. “I enjoy and respect what I drink,” Mr. Christofilos said. “If I want a beer and it’s warm, I’ll put ice cubes in. If you are cracking open a $90 bottle of wine, treat it as such. It’s about the experience of the moment.” If you are hosting a back yard barbecue, Mr. Christofilos suggested offering a few whites and a few reds to let your guests mix and match according to their preferences. “There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to pairing wines with your grilled foods, just generalities that can get you going,” he said. “Ultimately, it is your palate that you are seeking to please by the wine-pairing.” If you are a guest of a barbecue and are unsure of what to bring, Mr. Christofilos said a safe wine would be unoaked chardonnay. “You still have the characteris-

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Dean Christofilos’ wine-pairing suggestions: Grill-friendly reds 4Merlot – Complements spicy sauces, goes well with grilled pork chops, chicken, garden-variety salads with lighter dressings. 4Shiraz/syrah - Delicious with just about any red meat. 4Cabernet sauvignon - Made for steaks with a higher fat content and beef or turkey burgers. 4Pinot noir - Ideal candidate for grilled fish, especially salmon, burgers and chicken. Grill-friendly whites 4Chardonnay - Works well with grilled fish (including shellfish), chicken with creamy sauces and grilled corn on the cob with lots of butter. 4Riesling - Perfect for grilled brats, shrimp, chicken, pineapple and veggies.

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Speaking of ancillary benefits, mist machines, designed primarily to keep the panels cool, would also provide a refreshing, cooling atmosphere for visitors Mr. Reid favourably compares to the cloud around Niagara Falls. The pair has already gotten down to the nitty gritty. While being interviewed, Mr. Reid fielded calls about the cost of stones for the amphitheatre. In addition to the model, there is an elaborate slideshow on the club’s website and the men have already mapped out likely options for expanding parking. They expect the entire cost will be about $1 million and hope it will be considered by council in the 2013 budget, particularly given the opportunity to create something special for the town’s sesquicentennial celebrations. If all goes according to plan, the facility could be built quickly and open next year. Council already approved examining the idea and now the lobbying efforts are in full swing. “We just see it as a natural fit,” Mr. Reid said. “So why not go for it?”

The waterways are flowing west these days for local swimmers. Members of the Newmarket Stingrays will gladly follow the current in that direction during the next two weeks, participating in important competitions in Edmonton and Calgary. The first splash-up is the Canadian Summer Nationals in Edmonton beginning today, where 13 Stingrays members will compete for open category honours. Despite the absence of members of the Canadian Olympics team, a competitive field is looking to make a splash, with swimmers aiming to establish themselves in the upper ranks of domestic swimming. For Edmonton, it is essentially the same advanced crowd of athletes who competed at the Canadian Olympic trials, or winter nationals, in Montreal, plus others who have since met qualifying standards. Athletes from 88 clubs across Canada will be represented at the meet. “We have lots of top 20 swimmers and some that are brand new to this level and going to see what it is all about,” head coach Alan Swanston said of the array of Stingrays to attend the meet. “The next stage for them is to start qualifying for national program teams.” Of the Stingrays headed for Edmonton, seven are first-time qualifiers. “Most clubs in the country never even have seven athletes going, let alone seven new ones,” Swanston said. In the absence of Olympians, Matthew Swanston, who was second in the 100 backstroke at Olympic trials to Charles Francis, is ranked first for the Edmonton meet in the 100 and 200 backstroke, with younger brother Jeffrey ranked

fourth and third, respectively. A team of 43 Stingrays dives into the Canadian age group championships in Calgary when the fiveday meet starts July 25. The meet is an important step in the developmental phase. “It’s really the only time all year when you see the best kids in the various age groups from right across Canada,” Swanston said. “Otherwise, we tend to stay fairly local because it’s costly to bring them all together.

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urora’s sports community is getting high on grass. Artificial grass, as it were. Pass it on for Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and even Georgina. Newmarket? Meh, not so much. With recent approval for another turfed field, this time at Stewart Burnett Park in Aurora, it is apparent the concept of increasing field availability and usage by installing synthetic surfaces continues to be viewed favourably by many municipalities, albeit of necessity. Not so - yet, at least – in Newmarket, where not a single synthetic fibre can be found. Led by the installation of artificial turf at Sheppard’s Bush in middle of the last decade, Aurora sports groups will soon have access to three synthetic outdoor facilities to help relieve fieldcrunch pressure upon completion of another field at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School. That total doesn’t even include the new football/soccer facility at St. Andrew’s College. The other mentioned communities have an arsenal of synthetic turf fields. Proponents view synthetic turf as a necessity, helping extend seasons and enhancing training opportunities through otherwise inclement weather. Selfish, sure, but still a reasonable point. While it appears Newmarket is inching closer to joining the artificial turf field brigade, pending findings from a consultant and user groups might wonder about the snail’s pace. It’s become popular contention the cost of installing and maintaining a synthetic field makes for little difference in recreation

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John Cudmore Cuddy Shark expenditures. Perhaps it is too early to say one way or the other. Currently, sports groups in Newmarket can only look on enviously as their neighbour to the south drapes itself in carpet. “The sports in the shoulder seasons - lacrosse, football, soccer - it certainly would benefit,” Newmarket recreation and culture director Ian McDougall said. “Right now, municipalities are having a tough time utilizing all fields because use can impact on the current and following seasons. There really is a lot of desire to play on grass fields, but a need to play despite (weather) conditions. “It comes down to what the consultant says and whether it is within council’s priorities for capital investment projects as well as needs of user groups.” Hope is not lost for Newmarket user groups, since talk has now turned to installing a surface. Logic dictates the host site would be the main pitch at the Ray Twinney Complex, considering the amenities (washrooms, change rooms, seating) on the property. One surface won’t cure all that ails soccer and football groups, the main benefactors of such an installation, but it would be a step in the right direction to extend seasons and training opportunities.

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“The technical aspect is playing more of a role in all sports,” Newmarket Soccer Club president Lucille Abate said. “Newmarket is so far behind, it’s not even funny. As we advance, we have to stay ahead of the trend, instead of being reactionary. We need these facilities to support these kids.” Abate said the club needs assurances synthetic turf fields make economic sense, noting the town is already at the upper end of user fee charges in York Region. “We’re excited about it, but a bit conservative,” she said. “If they’re looking at us to take over a large part of it, great, but only if they’re going to price it where it makes sense. “It can only work for soccer if the cost is reasonable,” she said, adding cost is a huge factor in determining if the club would transfer all its weekday games to

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an artificial pitch. Field surfaces are not an exact science and though Newmarket has been lagging, it has been monitoring the experiences of other centres. “We do have conversations with other municipalities and look to them (for) best practices and lessons learned along the way,” McDougall said. “(Synthetic surfaces) are still relatively new in the municipal marketplace. We still haven’t gone beyond the first generation with standard elements like product life cycle.” Newmarket is scheduled to add a full-sized, lit, premium sports field in 2013, located in the southeast quadrant of town, off Leslie Street. Real grass. For the York Simcoe Bucs youth football program, an artificial turf would be a huge benefit in several areas, including scheduling and possibly landing a junior (under-

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23) franchise in the future. “We have quite a few kids travelling to places like Hamilton and Burlington to play,” past-president Frank Ciraco said. The initial benefit would be seen in enabling schedule-makers to balance the schedule for the Bucs. Their fall teams, for instance, play schedules heavily weighted with home games before fields start to be shut down in September. The so-called shoulder seasons could be extended on artificial turf. Meanwhile, in Aurora, the town seems to have it figured out. “It is all about playability and getting maximum use out of it,” Sport Aurora chairperson and former Aurora Youth Soccer Club president Ron Weese said. “We’re hoping the town realizes the only way to go is artificial turf and light, where it is appropriate.”

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LANGLEY, William Passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2012 at Toronto General Hospital at the young age of 65 years. Beloved husband of the late Wendy Langley. William will be deeply missed and forever cherished by his children Taunya (Roger) and Troy (Jodi), adoring sisters of Mary (Albert) and Sarah (Andrew), loving brothers and friends of Ed (Cathy), Hughie (Nancy). Treasured "papa" of Rory and Nolan. A special thanks to all the extraordinary medical teams and ICU nurses at Toronto General Hospital. At William's request, cremation has taken place along with an intimate family gathering. If desired, donations in memory of William can be made to The Lung Association. "Breathe easy snowman."

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Leo Francis Post January 9, 1943 - July 14, 2012 Leo has begun his new journey. He was welcomed home by his parents Mary and Gerald, brother Tom, grandparents Thomas and Mary, and William and Eleanor. Leo will be forever loved and missed by his brother Bill Post (Kay), and his sister Sharon Post. Leo's niece Barbara Kolterman (Post), her husband Jon and Leo's great-nephew, Tyler will remember Leo with great affection and smiles. Leo's nephew, Tommy Post will fondly think of Leo, and smile that little smile that so resembles his wonderful Uncle. Many, many friends will think of Leo whenever they hear an Elvis song. Our family has lost another ray of sunshine, which only means the skies will shine brighter. Many thanks to the wonderful staff and housemates of 404 Selby Crescent, Newmarket (Community Living Newmarket-Aurora District) for the friendships which bloomed over the years with Leo. Thank you to the amazing ICU staff at MacKenzie Richmond Hill Health (York Central Hospital), and especially to Dr. Szacky for keeping Leo as comfortable as they could the last few days. "Fly with the Angels and Sing with Elvis, Leo" We will always love you and think of you often... A Memorial Service will be held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 155 Main Street South, Newmarket on Thursday, July 19th at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to: Community Living Newmarket-Aurora District, 757 Bogart Ave, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 2A7.

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MADIGAN, Greg Eugene - December 3, 1969 - July 14, 1997. In loving memory of a dear son, brother and uncle. Our thoughts are with you Though you have passed away And those who loved you dearly Are thinking of you today. It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you Home. Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never. Loving you always Dad, Mom, Laurie, Danny, Rachel and Melissa

DRURY GREENWOOD June 2, 1923 - July 17, 2011 It has been a year since you left us, We who love you, sadly miss you, We often think of bygone days, When we were all together, The family chain is broken now, But the memories will live forever. Though absent, you are ever near, Missed, loved, and very dear.

TRUSLER, Margaret Irene (Rene) Passed away on 13 July, 2012, at Aurora Resthaven in her 95th year. Born 6 April, 1918 in Eastborne, England. Loving wife of the late "Jim" Trusler, dear friend of the late Gerry Hoare. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Susan Trusler of West Vancouver, Jane Weiss of Cochrane, Alberta and Anne Smith (Rob) of Newmarket. Predeceased by her son Robert, (1956) and daughter, Sally Switzer (Gary), Ottawa, (2009). Beloved grandmother to Tracy (Dave), Robyn (Don), Stephen, Todd, Scott (Leah), Jill, great grandsons Aidan, Declan and Fraser. She truly was a unique lady who leaves a huge legacy of warm and unforgettable memories. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the staff at Aurora Resthaven for compassionate and dedicated care and support of the family. A private family "Celebration of her life" was held on Tuesday, July 17th. Memorial donations in Margaret Trusler's name may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

DEIGHAN, Beatrice Elaine Passed away suddenly, at home in Newmarket, on Monday, July 16, 2012 in her 78th year. Predeceased by her husband Richard. Beloved mother of Paul and the late Mary Jo, Mary and her husband Barry Hyde, Chris and his wife Susan, Anne and her husband John Easton, Rita and her husband John Jeffries and John and his wife Tania. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Andrea, Andrew, Laura, Mark, Jonathan, Christopher, Alicia, Ryan (deceased), Stephanie, Kayla, Matthew, Luke, Joshua, Daniel and Michael. She will be greatly missed by her siblings, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket for visitation on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at the St. John Chrysostom Church, 432 Ontario Street, Newmarket on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

JANSE, Doreen Peacefully passed away at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie on Friday, July 13, 2012. Doreen Janse of Innisfil and formerly of the Holland Marsh at 62 years of age. Beloved mother of Kirk (Erin) Helleman, Andrea Helleman and Adele Helleman. Proud grandmother of Kiefer and Mariah. Loving sister of Effie (Jim) Geertsema, Art (Pat) Janse, late John (Madeline) Janse, Jim (Jenny) Janse, Ray (Janet) Janse, Bob (Betsy) Janse, Nancy (Dave) Rupke, Ken (Mary-Ellen) Janse, late Harriett Janse and late Marvin (Kathy) Janse. Doreen will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and friends. Friends called at SKWARCHUK FUNERAL HOME, Bradford for visitation. Funeral service was held at the Collier Street United Church, Barrie on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

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DEMMY, Joanne Passed away peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on July 15, 2012 in her 54th year, after a short battle with heart disease. Beloved eldest daughter of Leonard and Alice Demmy (both deceased). Loving sister to Christine, Brian and Shelley (Hadfield). Dear aunt to Dalton, Brandon Clarke. Joanne loved art and literature, especially reading her Bible. As a former Sunday School Teacher, she fondly remembered and prayed for many children (students) each by name. A heartfelt thank you to all staff and friends at Revera Eagle Terrace nursing home where Joanne lived and thrived for the last 12 years. Joanne was past president and vice president of the resident council group. Friends may call at Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street S., Newmarket, Ontario on Friday, July 20th, 2012 from 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. There will be no service at Joanne's request. Cremation and a private family interment at the Newmarket Cemetery will follow. If desired, a donation may be made in Joanne's memory to Eagle Terrace Resident Council.

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the big M5 alloy wheels with meaty GT opens at $173,000 and that’s all tires and the four exhaust pipes with before options. small centre diffuser at the rear. About the closest you can come The 2012 version has been wisely to the M5 is the Mercedes-Benz AMG toned down from the V10 model it 63 with 518 hp and starting at $99,500 replaces, which is very much in the before a host of AMG options. The spirit of the car. Audi S7 Sportback I recently drove The last M5 I drove was way back has 420 hp, but pricing has not been in 1992 with a 3.6-litre inline six- announced at this writing. cylinder engine producing 307 hp On the M5 there aren’t too many and 266 lb/ft of torque. extras to choose from because most Compared to the two, first gener- of what you need is already included ation 1.8-litre four-banger 3 Series I in the list price. have owned (not to mention the 2.5So for the record, the 2012 M5 litre V6 Mazda minivan I was driving tested here comes with the $4,500 at the time) it was a rocket. full Merino leather interior and the Fast forward two $9,500 Executive Package decades to the M5 for an as tested price of tested here with its $115,500, not countmighty TwinPowing the $1,995 shiper turbo V8 that ping fee. pumps out 560 The ExecuEven though almost hp, Package tive double the includes venthis is a turbo, 1992 not to tilated seats, mention the side sunshades, throttle response 500 lb/ft of rear electric is quick and potent. torque. sunshade, blind There aren’t spot warning, too many cars lane departure on the road, and warning, surround I mean supercars, view camera, headsthat can match that up display, smartphone kind of power. integration and BMW Apps The Porsche 911 Turbo S comes in and several creature comforts. at 530 hp. About the only thing that So now that we have that out of matches M5 is the Audi R8 GT with a the way, it’s time to come to that age5.2-litre V10 producing 560 hp. old question – what’ll she do? But while the 911 and R8 seat two, The answer is more than you you can get four in the M5 for a start- would expect, and in many ways, ing price of $101,500. The 911 Turbo able to take advantage of. S starts at $183,400 while the Audi R8 You can’t go let loose because

there are far too many driver/safety aids in place to let you do anything foolish. There are ways to defeat most of them, but not for the average driver. I’m not trying to scare anyone off the M5, far from it, but any serious buyer should investigate BMW driving academies where, with the proper instruction, a whole new world of performance will open. On the left spoke of the steering wheel are two M Drive buttons. M1 is for Sport driving and M2 is biased more towards Comfort. M Drive allows for the driver to adjust six parameters including engine response, shift changes from the seven-speed dual clutch transmission, pitch and yaw settings and active damping. And looking just at the transmission, there are three shift patterns accessed by a rocker switch on the centre console. It allows for D1 automatically at startup for the most efficient operation. Go to D2 and it changes shifting for cruising and comfort. Hit D3 and it delays the shift until the engine is in a higher rev range. The Active M Differential limited slip is computer connected to the stability control system and they share data to calculate the locking forces needed for the best traction in microseconds, allowing, in extreme circumstances, for 100 per cent torque being sent to either wheel. The electro-hydraulic dampers Please see You can tailor, page W2

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also have three settings – Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus with the latter needing more steering effort for higher speeds but Sport, which provides “feel” across the steering spectrum is all most people will need. With all those buttons, it would be simple to punch a bunch and drive off to see what happens, but I just set everything to Sport which is probably what most owners would do until they had time to sample all the settings. Even though this is a turbo, throttle response is quick and potent. Like all modern turbos, engine noise is (sadly) lacking but the sense of picking up speed is immediate. As for performance, how about 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 13 seconds? There is so much torque that you can just leave it in Drive for most situations. But switch over to the manual DSG operation in M1 and this car just sizzles, but without histrionics.

While I never had the chance to try all the drive modes, one button on the centre console was perhaps the most fun. To the right of the shifter is a switch with a movie camera icon and it controls the surround video cameras. In addition to the normal backup unit there are tiny video cameras embedded in each leading edge of the front wheel well which gives a 180 degree view to the front. I wish I had more space to talk about the superb fit and finish, particularly the wonderful Merino leather seats that wouldn’t be out of place in a members-only club. But if you love performance that is way over anything you’re used to, then be discreet and drive the M5. For more reviews, videos and industry news, be sure to visit Wheelstalk.com. And please follow us on Twitter @ wheelstalk.

The instrument panel and controls of the M5 are essentially unchanged from all the BMWs that have gone before, resulting in new or long-time BMW drivers feeling right at home.

The secret to the power of the BMW M5 is the placement of two turbochargers between the V of the V8 engine for immediate gas induction, resulting in 560 hp and 500 lb/ft of torque.

A few of the clues that this is an M5 are the quad exhaust pipes and under body air diffuser at the rear.

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Racing fans, the Ontario Honda Dealers Association (OHDA) and Honda Canada Inc. raised more than $35,000 for Make-A-Wish Canada this past weekend at the Honda Indy Toronto. This brings the fundraising total to $235,000 for Make-A-Wish from the past three years of racing. “Make-A-Wish is truly thankful to have Honda Canada and its dealers support our commitment to give hope, strength and joy to children with lifethreatening medical conditions through the granting of magical wishes,” said Jennifer Ritter, CEO, Make-A-Wish Canada. “Events like the Honda Indy Toronto help us generate the awareness and funds we need to fulfill our mission.” The highlight of the fundraising activities at this year’s Honda Indy Toronto was the OHDA’s third annual “Free Friday”. On Friday, fans were encouraged to donate to Make-A-Wish in lieu of paying for admission, which was covered by the

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The SHO is the upper-tier model in the 2013 Taurus lineup and serves as the ‘macho’ entry of the bunch, competing with the likes of the Dodge Charger, Challenger and Chrysler 300 SRT8s.

2013 Ford Taurus SHO still packs a punch Story and photos by Lorne Drury Metroland Media/WheelsTalk.com

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It may not have the swagger the SHO once did when it was one of the hottest cars on the block, but the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO still packs quite a punch. The SHO sits atop the Taurus trim ladder and is the macho face in the model lineup, although it is less of a muscle car than the original SHO that Ford produced from 198999. A decade later, the next generation SHO returned as a 2010 model. For 2013, the SHO has undergone a minor refresh to help differentiate it from the rest of the Taurus lineup, which also includes SE, SEL and Limited models. Prices start at $26,707 for the 3.5-litre V6 SE model, while the SHO with its 365 hp, 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 engine and standard all-wheel drive, starts at $41,287. SHO stands for Super High Output and is Ford’s competition for the Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT-8s, the Chrysler 300 SRT8s and the Chevy Camaro SSs of the world. But unlike these other high-performance cars that boast big V8s, the SHO does its thing with a twin turbocharged V6 EcoBoost engine, which puts on its own ‘SHO’ when you punch the ‘go pedal’. The SHO doesn’t look the part of a highperformance machine, but then again it didn’t back in the ’90s when it was the ultimate sleeper. Today, it is a handsome, full-size car that has the looks of a basic family sedan, but the heart of a racecar underneath. The SHO we tested priced out at $53,629 including $1,500 PDI. Nearly $3,000 in options took the price tag over the $50K mark. The bulk of that came from the $1,200 Taurus SHO Performance Package that is new for 2013. It is aimed at the driving enthusiast who wants to push the boundaries of performance driving. The package includes a special sport-tuned suspension with unique dampers and springs to provide superior road holding across different speed ranges. The springs are stiffer, and combined with unique shock absorber damper valve calibrations, helps increase vehicle traction and driver control. The brakes are beefed up with high-performance brake pads that hold up better under hard driving conditions. The 18-inch brake calipers are track tuned and designed to work under extreme driving conditions. Again, for the high-performance driving enthusiast, the SHO Performance Package features a true ‘off’ mode for the electronic stability control. Electric power-assisted steering is also part of the package along with special 20-inch painted premium wheels, a new Alcantara suede-wrapped steering wheel, 3.16 to 1 drive ratio (the standard SHO has 2.77 to 1 gear

ratio), for better off-the-line performance and an enhanced cooling system for enhanced durability during severe use conditions like on the track. What sets the SHO apart from the rest of the Taurus lineup is the twin-turbo EcoBoost V6, making 365 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 lb/ft of torque at 3,500 rpm. The other models get a 288 hp V6 engine that is powerful enough for everyday driving, but not the ‘SHO stopper’ of the top tier model. The twin-turbo V6 in the SHO is mated with a six-speed SelectShift automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle-shifters. The car jumps from 0-100 km/h in under six seconds — not bad for a full-size, four-door fivepassenger sedan. With direct injection and the twin turbos, the SHO avoids the dreaded engine lag by employing impellers that spool up quickly. But it’s not just straight-line acceleration that makes the SHO a driver’s car — it can also handle the twisties quite well for a big car that weighs 1,969 kg (4,343 lbs). It does feel like a big car, but it isn’t the huge, lumbering beast that full-size sedans used to be. Ford has enhanced the SHO’s stability control system with a new feature called torque vectoring, whereby a slight amount of braking is applied to the inside front wheel to increase vehicle stability in curves. Further, a new technology called curve control senses when a vehicle is entering a curve too quickly and can apply four-wheel braking to reduce speed and help drivers follow their intended path. A number of sound deadening measures make the 2013 SHO a quieter car inside. All in all, the cabin is nicely finished, comfortable and functional with more soft-touch materials than in the past. Much of the electronics have also been updated with newer, less finicky versions of Ford’s Sync system and MyFord Touch, but I’m still not a big fan of either. I do like the MyKey feature that allows the vehicle owner to limit the car’s top speed, keep the audio volume to a set level and not allow the vehicle stability control to be deactivated — great for parents who want some control over their teenagers in the car. Active park assist will parallel park the car for you, but I prefer to do it myself, thank you. Behind the wheel you know you’re in a big American sedan as the cabin is spacious and the seats are comfortable and obviously designed for larger North American derrieres. Rear visibility is restricted because of the rising beltline and decklid spoiler, so the rear view camera is an important feature. Outside, the SHO is differentiated from other Taurus models with a black mesh grille, high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps and Please see Taurus SHO, page W10

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If you’ve been on Mulock Drive near Yonge Street recently, you’ll notice big changes at the BMW dealership. Long-time owners Peter Brenzel and Michael Croxon, a local presence for the last nine years, sold their dealership in April 2012 to Frank Serpa, owner of Richmond Hill’s Avante Mazda since 1995.

Will Dedora, Client Advisor, pictured with one of the new BMW loaner vehicles.

It’s rare that a BMW dealership changes hands – new people are only taken on with extreme care. The Serpa style, honed and perfected at Avante Mazda, is a great ﬁt for the company and has already made a major appearance at Serpa BMW. Reﬂecting this, there are many familiar faces from Open Road at Serpa BMW, and also a number of new appointments in service and sales. Among them are: Dan Maeda, general sales manager and Lorrie Kwong, assistant manager, new and pre-owned divisions, and Gary Machin, manager, service division. Jason Grew remains as manager, parts division.

One constant has been Serpa Motorrad (BMW motorcycles), where Paul Robertson, senior manager and Cray Scarlett, sales associate, have carried on a strong program as the area’s only source for BMW motorcycle parts and service. Both are enthusiastic riders. The Serpa style means something special and is exempliﬁed in the dealership’s motto: Respect, Trust, Enjoy. “We are very proud of our integrity in an industry in which this can sometimes be missing,” says Frank Serpa, dealer principal. “What we say is what we mean, especially concerning vehicle pricing. Full disclosure is just the starting point. When we tell you something about a car purchase, the story does not change in the interest of making a sale. We believe this is the most important element of our success.” Respect, Trust, Enjoy Serpa said that it bothers him that, generally speaking, auto buyers can be frustrated at car dealerships. He set out to change that at Avante Mazda, and by customer accounts, appears to have achieved that goal. This philosophy is also now part of standard procedure at Serpa BMW and Serpa Motorrad. “Why shouldn’t you enjoy your visit to a car dealer?” he asks. He adds that he wants his customers so comfortable with their experience that they’d ‘refer their mother’ to the dealership. “You are about to embark on an adventure with a shiny new auto, reﬂecting your personality, with the colour and features you selected. At the dealer, there should be no pressure and you should always go away happy -not feeling forced at all.” The Serpa team has instituted a number of new and innovative programs at the dealership and among the two most important are the ‘BMW

Loaner car for all service clients’ program’ (no Manager. Honda awarded him a Sales Master matter where you purchased your BMW), and title, and in 1995, he started Avante Mazda in the new service department home and office Richmond Hill. pick up and drop off. In 2012, in a rare and unusual moment, Serpa becomes admitted to the rarefied company Loaner Car Program Also just announced is a seasonal tire storage of BMW dealers. “Even farther beyond my package, where for $195.00 plus HST, winter possible imagining would be the idea that I or summer tires are stored in an exclusive, would be associated with BMW, then as now the pinnacle of automotive engineering,” he adds. secure facility at Serpa BMW. In the loaner car program, Serpa will provide ”When I walk through the Serpa BMW a BMW vehicle to those who need a one at showroom, I get a buzz and a chill up my time of service. “With service at Serpa BMW, spine. It’s why we are all here looking at these one never leaves the world of BMW driving,” gorgeous powerful high-tech perfect autos. They are worthy of respect and so are you, the adds Gary Machin. Soon to make its appearance on area streets auto buyer.” is the Serpa BMW/Avante Mazda customized “I thought I could bring something to BMW car carrier, which will eliminate the need to that no one else has, and I believe people are drive vehicles to the dealership for service. starting to see it at Serpa BMW and Serpa Instead, the trailer will come to your home or Motorrad. We look forward to welcoming office and place your vehicle under protective new and old customers and hope Aurora and covering, drop off a BMW loaner vehicle Newmarket readers will stop in for a visit and (if required) and transport your car to the a coffee.” dealership for service, without anyone else handling your valuable auto. Serpa’s history is unusual among auto dealers. A kid from a large family in the old Italian neighbourhood on College St., he started at the bottom, cleaning luxury vehicles. He became an apprentice technician, and then earned an interprovincial mechanic’s license and decided to work his way up. As he puts it, ‘dare to dream that I could be a dealer principal too.’ Frank organized car deliveries for a Honda dealer, and then became a service advisor in the parts department, then Cray Scarlett, Sales Associate, pictured with the latest Sales Associate, and Assistant BMW Motorcycles and accessories.

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Seventy classic cars, a bouncy castle, music, food and fun were all part of the mix at NewRoads’ first annual classic car show, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of York.

Despite the pouring rain, which began a couple hours into the event, turnout was good, and the day was a success with just over $10,000 being raised for BBBSY. Those attending the show, which took place at NewRoads

GM on Yonge St., just south of Green Lane, took in some truly impressive rides – and superb craftsmanship. Awards were given for the top vehicles, best club attendance, best interior and best engine.

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Taurus SHO more nimble than a typical large sedan Continued from page W8

a small decklid spoiler. All in all, this top-of-the-line Taurus puts on a good â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for the driver, but its pricing above the $50K level puts it in high-rent territory when you consider the V8-powered

Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the Charger SRT8 both offer 470 hp and come in at about the same price. Nevertheless, the Taurus SHO is a fun drive and its all-wheel drive is a feature not found on these other contenders that would certainly be

welcome during inclement winter weather. For more reviews, videos and industry news, be sure to visit Wheelstalk.com. And please follow us on Twitter @wheelstalk.

The SHO has been refreshed for 2013 and includes features like a black mesh grille, high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, SHO graphics and a small decklid spoiler that differentiate it from the other Taurus models.

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