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Merchants brace for roadwork Main Street Markham businesses set for long construction period, but see light at end of tunnel BY AMANDA PERSICO

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Fences and pylons are sprawled along Main Street Markham. And that means construction is starting.

But it is business as usual. Except for the bump in the road, the detour signs and the closed northbound lanes. Roadwork aside, Main Street merchants are still open for busi-

ness and there are plenty of parking spaces tucked in behind the stores, said Main Street Markham business improvement area chairperson Diane Kobelansky. “Everyone is a little apprehen-

sive,” she said. “Construction is always nerve wracking for businesses. But we won’t know how it will affect us until it does.” See PLENTY, page 8.

BY SIMONE JOSEPH

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TEMPORARY RELIEF

First stop: It’s the Cat’s Meow Cafe on Main Street, Markham. Next stop: Liberty Burgers. This is a mini preview of Markham Dishcrawl, a dining event happening July 25. Participating restaurants will be kept secret from patrons in order to help build community around local business and give food lovers a chance to meet the chefs and owners of these restaurants. The concept has been successful in San Francisco, New York, Montreal, Ottawa, San Jose, Toronto, Philadelphia and more. The idea started in California and hit Toronto last October. Toronto has had about 12 dish crawls since then, said Gretchen Wilson, Dishcrawl brand ambassador.

‘SOCIAL DINING’ “The idea is you can walk in a group place to place, like social dining. You are meeting foodies — other people in your community, building a relationship based on food. It is like a guided walking tour,” she said. “We are trying to educate people about the restaurants in their community. You meet the people behind the food, meeting owners and chefs. So next time you go, you will have more of a rapport with the people at the restaurant.” It’s the Cat’s Meow Cafe is one stop on the actual Dishcrawl, See ‘YOU’, page 17.

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Markham Ward 2 Councillor Howard Shore made another court appearance this week. Monday’s appearance at the Newmarket court house was one of several regularly scheduled meetings where medical reports were given to court officers, Mr. Shore said. The mental health court program requires Mr. Shore to check in every so often to update the court on his well-being. “This was a regular meeting,” he said. “There is no development, no news here.” The Thornhill councillor was charged with theft of a cellphone last year, a charge that still stands although he was accepted into the mental health court stream. Cases in the mental health court stream can take anywhere between six to nine months. Mr. Shore’s battle with mental health issues, including depression, first came to light shortly before a Toronto daily reported on previous cases in the United States where he pled no contest to theft and stalking charges. His next court date is not yet determined. – with files from L.H. Tiffany Hsieh

HOWARD SHORE: Markham councillor battling mental health issues.

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By MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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I love to go fishing. At the same time, though not always, I also love to eat the fish I catch. Especially during the outings when I’m in pursuit of salmon or trout and am fortunate enough to land one. That’s when my thoughts turn to putting the fruits of hard labour onto the grill. While there are various ways to barbecue salmon or trout, one of the more popular recipes is to place a fillet or steak on a piece of wood and let it cook above the hot charcoals or gas grill. Not just any piece of lumber will do. Rather, it has to be one that is untreated and made of cedar. Based on a traditional recipe originally employed by native Indians on the Canadian west coast, there’s nothing complex about cooking salmon or trout in this way. Pieces of cedar for the purpose of grilling can be purchased at most grocery stores by going to the department where seafood is sold. Or, you can go to a store that sells lumber and purchase pieces of untreated cedar and custom cut them to fit inside your grill. Once you’ve got your cedar planks and fish (which can also be purchased at a grocery store if you’re not an avid angler) you can

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Michael Hayakawa barbecues dinner using his cedar plank fish barbecue recipe. Check out his Outdoors blog at yorkregion.com begin the preparation process. For starters, the piece of cedar plank to be used must be waterlogged. Immerse the wood in a sink or tub of water by weighting it down with some form of heavy object. The thicker the piece of wood, the longer you want to immerse it so it won’t catch fire once you are grilling the fish. To be on the safe side, I prefer to keep the wood in water for at least 10 hours. In preparing the fish, whenever I use a trout or salmon that’s caught in fresh water, I like to marinade it in a salt brine solution for least

one day by applying three parts of water to one of salt. If the fish you will be using is from saltwater, then just proceed with the marinating process. While there are no rules as to what to use in a marinade, a simple one is to take a fillet, with the skin removed, and place it in a pan coated with extra virgin olive oil. Coat the top of the fillet with freshly squeezed lemon juice, crushed black pepper, pieces of chopped onion, fresh dill and taragon. Let the fish sit in the marinade for at least an hour in the refrigerator.

Once your piece of cedar is waterlogged, apply sea salt on to the top of the board. Place your marinaded piece of fish on top of the board. When your grill is fully heated, put the board inside and let it cook for around 20 minutes. You should be able to smell the aroma of the cedar as the fish is slowly cooking. If cooking steaks, which are thicker in nature, allow for an extra five to 10 minutes. As a safety precaution, be sure to have a water bottle near the grill in case the board accidently catches fire.

Your delectable delight will be ready once the flesh flakes off. Preparing and grilling cedar planked salmon or trout is fun and can be addictive. Especially during the summer months when grilling is a popular activity. It also has me looking forward to my next angling expedition for salmon or trout and visualizing the rewards that come with it — right on my dinner plate. Know a great fish marinade? E-mail it to boneill@yrmg.com and we’ll include it in an upcoming issue.

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The Unity Festival: Markham Around The World will feature music, dance and food from different ethnic groups comes to town this Saturday and Sunday in two different locations. Organized by the City of Markham and Markham Arts Council, the event will appreciate performers, food and craft vendors, and more. The festival is on July 21 from noon to 10 p.m. on Main Street Unionville at Kennedy Rd. and Hwy. 7, and July 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Markham Village at Markham Road and Hwy. 7. The Unionville bandstand schedule on Saturday will include Mystic Fyre Celtic Band and Dancers, traditional Tamil dances, Flamenco, Bollywood, Bellydance, jazz and tap dancing and the Markham Symphony Orchestra. Performances on Sunday in Markham Village will include Irish dancing, Japanese drummers, belly dancing, Chinese lion dance, martial arts, fan/ ribbon dances and more. There will also be food and craft vendors, Artists’ Alley and a Kids Zone. Visitors can also visit Les Olsen at the Markham Village Pottery tent to include their name in a Markham Village time capsule. With a small donation ($2 is recommended) your name will be added to the capsule to commemorate the reconstruction and beautification of Main Street. Donations will go to the Markham Stouffville Hospital expansion and the Markham Arts Council.

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Health Department of the Mackenzie Health Foundation (formerly York Central Hospital), which was created thanks to the efforts of a family who lost their son to depression. The event hopes to raise more awareness of this issue among teenagers. The recital is at 2651 John St., Unit #8 in Markham, starting at 8 p.m. Aug. 10. — Amy Wang

Church raises $3.2M for community centre A total of $3.2 million has been raised towards a new community centre, in response to the growing social needs of the area including Ward 8, Markham and Steeles and the L’Amoreaux neighbourhoods. The goal is to make services such as employment, settlement, senior, sports and recreation and youth centre easily accessible. Toronto Chinese Community Church has partnered with organizations such as CICS, Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold, Five with Drive food bank, Across U-hub, Scouts Canada, Operation Dawn Canada, C.A.R.E., and Power Unit Youth Organization to ensure the success of the centre. They have gained support from partners including MPP Michael Chan, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Ward 8 Councillor Alex Chiu, many Christian leaders and public schools Norman Bethune Collegiate and Milliken Mills High School. With Teeple Architects hired for the project, phase one is to be completed in spring 2013. TCCC has also received a $300,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and will need to raise another $2.5 million for final completion by 2017. The community centre will be at 105 Gibson Dr. The church offers services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin and has more than 1,800 members. — Amy Wang

These are our air-chilled chickens that we've cured and hot-smoked over oak. They are ready to eat when you get them, but I usually like to either serve them warm and portion them like a B.B.Q'd chicken, or cut them into a pasta of some sort. They impart the best ﬂavour you could imagine, thoroughly enjoyable. The condiment that I like to use with these is Red Pepper Jelly, but I'm sure that there are others equally good! Reg. $14.95 each. — At the deli counter, and some warm ones as well!

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We'll have a good supply of these beauties residing in our ﬁsh counter this weekend. They come from Prince Edward Island, are nicely sized, and are renowned for their meatiness. Speaking of Prince Edward Island, what a sight it is from a plane. On our return trip from Italy we passed just to the north of it on a clear and sunny day. The Magdalens — and P.E.I. were an amazing sight — I could almost see these oysters. While supplies last..

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Epic battle big test for Liberals There’s an epic school yard boxing match brewing with the big smack down set for September when children head back to school. It’s going to be a bloody battle and one that is sure to draw even more attention since both sides have been pals for many years. In one corner is “education Premier” Dalton McGuinty, looking trim with his red gloves tentatively but steadfastedly raised for battle 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 in their amply generous and luxurious corner of the ring. The teachers are heavily favoured given their easy victories in the past, but the Liberals, this time, aren’t in a 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 didn’t likely help — after assessing the grave reality of Ontario’s ballooning deficit.

A wage freeze would bring beleaguered taxpayers long-term savings. Given Ontario’s 115,000 teachers are heavily contributing to the province’s multibillion-dollar shortfall, a wage freeze is necessary. Most teachers in Ontario can bank 20 sick days a year, up to 200 over their career and get paid a lump sum averaging $46,000 at retirement. 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 Liberals fare in this battle to reveal their true priorities and allegiance to citizens over unions. McGuinty must stand his ground to rid the province of frills we can’t afford; be it teachers or any other public-paid perks. 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 in their own self-interest.

Battle of allegiances? Time to break out white flag

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 with the plastic mounting doohickey and I think everybody should. In fact, I might have to give in myself and get one of those car-mounted 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 surren-

Bernie O’Neill der”, I got the car flag, now leave me alone. 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 in their car and just me in mine 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 offending anyone. 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 for some of us parents as an example to our kids. Admittedly, once the Olympics arrive, many York Region residents will be flying flags of countries other than Canada, even though we are here, in Canada, 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. (For all I knew they are supporting scuba diving or the Rotary Club.) 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 have all come here, or our ancestors have come here, in the recent past, relatively speaking. Nothing wrong with giving props to the homeland, no? 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 that we have a great and free country but also proud that so many people want to call Canada home — even if some have an odd way of showing it.

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Plenty of access points, parking amid busy construction From page 1.

Shovels and construction crews are on the street today and all north bound lanes are closed, leaving one lane open for southbound traffic, confirmed the city’s engineering director, Alan Brown. With construction under way, that means curb-side parking is prohibited. Crews will be replacing the watermains along Main Street between Hwy. 7 and Bullock Drive, as the current watermain is at the end of its life, Mr. Brown said. That process will take about six weeks to complete. The next step is completing water services connections to surrounding properties. At that point, city engineers along with project contractors will look at the possibility of opening one northbound lane. Following the completion of the water service connections, crews will begin work on new storm sewers. The entire underground servicing portion of the project is expected to be completed within 11 weeks and crews off the street prior to the annual Festival of Lights and Santa Claus parade, Mr. Brown said. “We are working in a sequence,” he said. “Essentially, we are going up and down Main Street three times.” Sidewalks and pedestrian path-

ways will not be blocked or hindered, except for individual boulevards for water servicing connections. But access along Main Street Markham during construction is still a concern for some businesses and for seniors citizens living in the Thomson Court apartments especially when it comes to emergency services. “How will (paramedics) get to us,” local resident Joyce Ramer said. “Not unless they get a helicopter on the roof.” To ensure emergency services access, road crews are working closely with the city’s fire department. As it stands, since there is only one southbound lane and no curb parking, pulling over to allow for an emergency vehicle would be difficult. Emergency services are encouraged to use side streets. That plan of action and how it impacts emergency response times will be monitored weekly, Mr. Brown said. The city’s fire department is also looking at the option of stationing a fire truck at the Markham Village Community Centre or shifting the coverage areas from other stations, he added. “This isn’t an easy project,” Mr. Brown said. “There are a lot of issues to deal with. And there will be issues that come up during construction. But we are working with

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Construction starts on a condo building on Main Street in Markham. Meanwhile, the street will be down to one lane southbound during major work on watermain replacement. businesses and emergency services to lesson the burden.” In an effort to keep the flow of traffic moving southbound, the city is working with the region to adjust the timing of traffic lights at Hwy. 7 and Main Street Markham. While construction might serve as a minor inconvenience, there are plenty of access points, detour signs and information signs point-

ing you in the right direction. “There are plenty of methods to get to us,” Ms Kobelansky said. “I don’t think the construction will detract people from shopping here.” During construction, to entice shoppers, merchants are giving away 200 Main Street Markham dollars, where each month during roadwork, customers will be

given a ballot to win a Main Street Markham shopping spree. Also, Main Street Markham farmers’ market will still continue every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., until Sept. 29 in the same location, 132 Robinson St. It may be a bumpy next 11 weeks as construction between Hwy. 7 See CITY, page 10.

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and Bullock Drive gets into high gear. But local businesses say they are looking forward to the end result of a more pedestrian friendly area. “Disruption of any kind isn’t always pleasant,” said Ms Kobelansky, owner of Tangerine Gecko Art Gallery on Main Street Markham. “But just like a renovation in your home, you find a way to deal with it. At the end, this will be a phenomenal destination.” Full roadwork reconstruction and streetscaping will take place in 2013 with expectations construction will be complete by the end of the year.

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St. Mark’s Coptic Church takes shape on Steeles Avenue and Ferrier Street in Markham.

For full construction scheduling and updates, visit the Main Street Markham reconstruction page on markham.ca

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the Mustang pony logo on the ground in front of you when you press the key fob to open the door. I hadn’t read the press literature before I drove the car, so the first evening I experienced the projection light I said to my wife, “that is so cool” as I tried to figure out how it was done. I know, I know, small things amuse small minds! The GT gets even more power this year, up to 420 horsepower (from 412 hp), as well as SelectShift automatic transmissions and Hill Start Assist that I experienced on the six-speed manual model I tested. Adding to the more aggressive look of the new model are functional heat extractors on the hood of the GT that draw heat out of the engine compartment to help cool the engine. My test car had a $2,300 Electronics Package with a voice-activated navigation system and dual zone automatic climate control. The GT Brake Performance Package ($1,700) added premium 19-inch wheels, unique electronic stability control (ESC) tuning and a tire mobility kit replacing the mini spare tire. Also included in the options list was the $700 reverse sensing system and active anti-theft system. The Shaker Pro System audio was a $1,000 option and features nine speakers and satellite radio. Inside, the cabin is much improved over what was a few years ago a very ‘tacky’ look. It’s not luxurious, but it is functional and nicely finished. The back seat will only be used to carry passengers in a pinch and to add to the 272

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Other than driving issues in the winter because of the significant front-end weight bias, I think it might have been my wife’s favourite car. After a week with this new version of the venerable Pony Car that first debuted in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair, I have to admit I’m smitten again, just as I was last year after a stint in a Shelby Mustang. This would not be an inexpensive toy, though, particularly in 5.0-litre GT Premium garb, pricing out at $51,729, including $1,500 freight and PDI. My tester was decked out with lots of bells and whistles, including $5,930 in options. If this is a little too pricey for your pocket book however, 2013 Mustangs start at just $23,499 for the base V6 Coupe, $25,999 for the V6 Premium Coupe and $30,999 for the V6 Premium Convertible. Moving up to the GT Coupe with V8 starts at $37,299, while the GT Convertible is $42,299. The Boss, with its 444 hp high output 5.0-litre V8, starts at $48,799. At the top rung of the Mustang ladder is the Shelby GT 500. The 2013 Mustang maintains the retro theme that began in 2005, but with more aggressive looks and lots of new technology. The fascias, both front and rear, have been redesigned with a more prominent grille and splitter, while the new model also features standard high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, signature lighting inside, painted body side rockers, new LED tail lamps and a new lineup of wheels. Last but not least is a new projection light on the underside of the mirror that reflects

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The Mustang GT Premium Convertible with Saddle Brown leather upholstery and the optional Electronics Package.

litres (9.6 cu ft) of cargo space in the trunk. All in all, the interior of the convertible is tight, but I thought the Saddle Brown leather upholstery on my test car was very nice. One observer thought it didn’t go well with the Race Red exterior colour, but I thought the combination worked well.

One annoying feature in the cabin is the location of the cup holders. Whether it was a bottle of water or a coffee cup, I was always jamming my arm on them when shifting. One morning we came out with our tea in travel mugs and finally gave up putting them in the cup holders because I jostled them on every shift.

The 2013 Mustang GT has more power than ever before as the 5.0-litre V8 now produces 420 hp (up from 412 last year).

Top up or down, the 2013 Mustang Premium GT Convertible will draw lots of stares.

want to fade into the woodwork. It’s impossible not to be both seen and heard. I couldn’t believe the number of stares, thumbs up and comments I got during my week with the car. In fact, one teenager riding his bike along the sidewalk gave me a few appreciative nods and then

These minor quibbles aside, this car is a keeper. Turn the key and the engine roars to life and then settles into a gurgle that is music to the ears of a muscle car buff like this reviewer. If you like the sound of an automobile engine, it doesn’t get much better than this! This is not a car for those who

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173*@0.9 0 $ 3,000

per month for 60 months when you apply the $1250 incentive and $0 down payment. Includes freight and fees. HST extra.

up to

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AND

all-in lease

2,000 $193*@0.9 0 $ 3,000

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Cash Incentive

15,850

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ALL-IN PRICE FROM

Purchase ﬁnancing for 36 months.

HWY 3.7L/100 KM (76 MPG)

$0 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

28,865

+HST

ALL-IN PRICE FROM

all-in lease

431 3.9 1.9 *@

per month for 60 months with $0 Down. Freight and Fees included. HST extra.

all-in allin lease lease

4491 91 3.9 1.9

APR

33,410

2012 Camry LE

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326 4.9 0 $ 1,000

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Purchase ﬁnancing for 36 months.

+HST

38,670

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per month for 60 months when you apply the $1250 incentive and $0 down payment. Includes freight and fees. HST extra.

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373 4.8 1.9

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per month for 60 months with $0 Down. Freight and Fees included. HST extra.

28,655

Total Cash Incentives

332*@0.9 0 $ 4,000

APR

per month for 60 months when you apply the $1000 incentive and $0 down payment. Includes freight and fees. HST extra.

up to

+HST

APR

AND

Total Cash Incentives

1,000 $266 266*@0.9% 0% $ 4,000 APR

Cash Incentive

$0 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

30,195

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up to

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25,835

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3318 18*@0.9% 0% $ 8,000 $

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2012 Tundra

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28,855

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2012 Rav4

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$0 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

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2012 Venza

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Purchase ﬁnancing for up to 72 months.

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15,415

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HWY 4.5L/100 KM (63 MPG)

$0 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

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16,905

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The following lease restrictions apply for each vehicle; 100,000 km allowance. 2012 Yaris, lease end value $5456, upfront cents per excess km of $.05, at lease end cents per excess km of $.07; 2012 Corolla, lease end value $5870, upfront cents per excess km of $.05, at lease end cents per excess km of $.07; 2012 Matrix, lease end value $6046, upfront cents per excess km of $.05, at lease end cents per excess km of $.07; 2012 Prius, lease end value $10,917, upfront cents per excess km of $.07, at lease end cents per excess km of $.10; 2012 Prius V, lease end value $11,432, upfront cents per excess km of $.07, at lease end cents per excess km of $.10; 2012 Camry LE, lease end value $10,190, upfront cents per excess km of $.07, at lease end cents per excess km of $.10; 2012 Camry Hybrid, lease end value $11,006, upfront cents per excess km of $.07, at lease end cents per excess km of $.10; 2012 Venza, lease end value $11,181, upfront cents per excess km of $.10, at lease end cents per excess km of $.15; 2012 Sienna, lease end value $10,403, upfront cents per excess km of $.07, at lease end cents per excess km of $.10; 2012 Rav4, lease end value $10,691, upfront cents per excess km of $.07, at lease end cents per excess km of $.10; 2012 Highlander, lease end value $12,036, upfront cents per excess km of $.10, at lease end cents per excess km of $.15; 2012 Tacoma, lease end value $9281, upfront cents per excess km of $.07, at lease end cents per excess km of $.10; 2012 Tundra, lease end value $9697, upfront cents per excess km of $.10, at lease end cents per excess km of $.15; 2012 4Runner, lease end value $14,404, upfront cents per excess km of $.10, at lease end cents per excess km of $.15. Offers valid until July 31st, 2012. Please see Stouffville Toyota for complete details.

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03 TOYOTA RAV4

CHILKOOT

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99,905km • STK#11716AAAA

100,650km • STK#12361A

6,983*

06 PONTIAC VIBE

132

114,237km

9,988*

08 CHEVROLET COLORADO

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5 SPD LT W/1LT

111,750km • STK#12552A

128 12,983

$ 132 12,983*

08 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

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306

Limited Pkg

66,550km • STK#11770A

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44,900km

163

BI WEEKLY

187

4 CYL LIMITED AWD

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31,600km

118 13,983 $

11 SCION XD

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STK#P245

28,250km

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DVD, LEATHER

31,875km

118 13,983

*†

11 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

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POWER GROUP

50,556km • STK#P245

21,983* $141 $18,983*† $118 $15,983*†

3.6L V6 AWD

4WD EX-L

BI WEEKLY

$ 197 19,983*

07 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

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STK#12510A

10,983* $207

111

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41,200km • STK#12289A

109 10,996

BI WEEKLY

STK#P168

72,840km

118 $13,983*

126

BI WEEKLY

† $ 118 15,983*

17,983

* $ 152 $

STK#219

51,510km

STK#P236

29,000km

12 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

BI WEEKLY

74,762km • STK#12389A

$ 148 14,983*

09 TOYOTA MATRIX XR

09 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID

STK#P252

49,424km

$ 143 16,983*

BI WEEKLY

168

BI WEEKLY

5.7L LIMITED

36,300km • STK#12305A

38,983

328

BI WEEKLY

286

12 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER DEMO

OFF ROAD PACKAGE

SPORT PACKAGE

21,850km • STK#12528A

17,080km • STK#12080

† $ 228 33,987*

*Sale prices include PLATINUM SECURITY. Registration program, HST extra. Bi-weekly payments based on 4.99% variable rate ﬁnancing ( Minimum $12,500 and over on 2007 models and newer) Terms are 60 months for 2007-2008, 72 months for 2009-2010, 84 months for 2011 and 96 months for 2012. Contact Stouffville Toyota for details. ALL VEHICLES SOLD DEALER CERTIFIED AND E-TESTED. TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED VEHICLES AS INDICATED. VISIT WWW. STOUFFVILLETOYOTA.NET FOR COMPLETE VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONS. †REFERS TO PREVIOUS DAILY RENTALS.*

39,800*

STK#P210

59,850km

19,968*

11 FORD EDGE LIMITED

10 TOYOTA TUNDRA

10 TOYOTA MATRIX TOURING

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BI WEEKLY

17,983*

20,983*

158 15,983 $

BI WEEKLY

143,066km • STK#12378A

152

14,983

52,100km • STK#P236A

POWER GROUP

55,200km • STK#P233

SPORT PKG.

119,500km • STK#12468A

08 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

BI WEEKLY

09 MAZDA5 GT V6

BI WEEKLY

EXT CAB

165,600km • STK#P2378

109 10,888

$ 142 13,983*

108,200km

BI WEEKLY

87,000km • STK#P240A

STK#12291A

62,400km • 5 SPD Trans

07 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

08 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL SEDAN

10 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

STK#P168

07 HONDA CR-V

09 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING

86,800km • STK#11872A

11,983* $162 $15,983*

122

189,650km • STK#11597

BI WEEKLY

96,200km

10 KIA SOUL 4U

STK#11872A

BI WEEKLY

23,553km • STK#P239

18,983

21,798* $236 $23,983*

6,893*

06 PONTIAC TORRENT

STK#12308A

BI WEEKLY

89,400km

EXL, V6

STK# 12557A

BI WEEKLY

06 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE

70,755km • STK#12503A

AUTO, AC

80,250km • STK#P221A

$ 138 13,987*

08 TOYOTA SIENNA LE

10 KIA SOUL 4U

11 SCION IC

BI WEEKLY

72,200km • STK#P213

30,983* $215

261 30,986*

11,568

BI WEEKLY

98,250km

08 HONDA ACCORD

08 TOYOTA RAV4

10 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L

BI WEEKLY

LTZ, DVD

06 MAZDA5

07 CADILLAC SRX

STK#12303A

$ 132 12,983*

98,000km • STK#12279A

BI WEEKLY

115

08 CHEVROLET UPLANDER EXT

114

9,986*

BI WEEKLY

06 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA SE

122,450km

BI WEEKLY

CXL AWD

158

STK#11174A

BI WEEKLY

05 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SL

90,650km • STK#P172

06 TOYOTA AVALON XLS

STK#12479A

BI WEEKLY

11,903*

BI WEEKLY

05 BUICK RENDEZVOUS

STK#12579A

24,703km

33,983*

12 TOYOTA YARIS LE

BI WEEKLY

POWER GROUP 8,800km • STK#P223

† $ 113 16,983*

Genuine Honda

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then almost had his head on a swivel as he turned to watch us drive way. The leather seats are comfortable, supportive and well bolstered. The top operates in a traditional fashion by simply twisting two latches at top of the windshield header and holding the top up/down button. In seconds, the top folds down and if you wish, there is an available leather boot to cover it. As you can imagine with 420 horses under the hood and 390 lb/ft of torque, acceleration is brisk — certainly more than one really needs for passing or merging onto high-speed highways. But this is a muscle car, after all, and the power is there when you need and want it. A new feature available on the Premium models is a 4.2-inch LCD screen on the instrument cluster with something called Track Apps that measures acceleration and braking performance.

It’s really meant for those who venture to the track with their vehicles, but perhaps the odd driver will try it out in the real world (LOL). The six-speed manual transmission differs from most muscle car gearboxes in that it shifts smoothly and easily, with relatively light clutch take up. Fuel economy is much improved from years past when a high-performance V8 like this would be a major gas-guzzler. In fact, I coaxed between 8.8 and 9.2 litres/100 km on average out of the car during my time with it. Actual Natural Resources Canada fuel economy numbers are 12.2L/100 km city and 7.6L/100 km highway. Not in hybrid territory but a relatively modest gas-sipper for a performance vehicle like this. For those who enjoy topdown motoring, it doesn’t get much better than the 2013 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible. It offers a great combination of refined

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AT A G L A N C E : BODY STYLE: two-door mid-size convertible DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, rear-wheel drive ENGINE: 5.0-litre DOHC 32-valve V8 (420 hp, 390 lb/ft of torque) with either a sixspeed SelectShift automatic or six-speed manual transmission FUEL ECONOMY: 12.2L/100 km city, 7.6 L/100 km highway CARGO: 272 litres (9.6 cu ft). PRICE: $44,299. As tested $50,299 plus $1,500 freight and PDI WEB SITE: www.ford.ca

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Arts centre petition growing The call to support a long awaited arts and cultural centre for the city is gaining steam, supporters say. In a little more than a month, the Markham Arts Council has gained about a quarter of the number of desired signatures. The council is looking for support from residents to help sway city council to establish an arts and cultural centre. The goal is acquire city-owned facilities either existing or to be built, council executive director Helen Argiro said. The main focus is to establish a centre that is self sustaining through space rental and programming, she added. “We have sports facilities, museums and art galleries, but those are on a dif-

ferent level,” she said. “We don’t want the centre to be a financial burden to the town. We don’t want it to be chained financially to the city. That’s not going to fly.” The first step is acquiring resident support. “This petition is our ammunition,” she said. “If there is a new hockey arena, a bunch of people will cry out for it. We need people to cry out for an arts and culture centre, too. We need the community to support this idea and this petition will show the strength of that support.” Ms Argiro, who is also a member of the York Region Arts Council, has been watching the Aurora Cultural Centre grow in its programming, which has become a self-sustaining facility. “You can see the (Aurora) cultural centre becoming more and more popular,” she said. “It is a place go and visit.”

Ideally, an arts and culture centre would be located near heavy traffic flow, such as Main Street Unionville within Stiver Mill or along Enterprise Boulevard, home of future mixed use development including shops and boutiques, a sports facility and movie theatre. Both locations would serve well based on the amount of foot traffic. “An arts and culture centre can take on many different forms,” Ms Argiro said. Ms Argiro expects to bring the petition before city council within the next six months. For more information and to sign the petition, search Arts and Cultural Centre in Markham on change.org You can also sign the petition at the Stiver Mills farmers market every Sunday in Unionville.

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Liberty. It offers an interesting selection of burger toppings, such as the Greek staple, Tzatziki, along with guacamole. Smoked cheddar Poutine is on the menu, too. Some days, it’s all owners Yolanda and Aidin Shahi sell. “We were making gravy non-stop,” Mr. Shahi said. Dishcrawl will include four stops with three sampling portions per stop. “You are stuffed by the end,” Ms Wilson said. Dishcrawl will likely include 40 people split into two groups. Ms Wilson will drop hints on facebook and twitter about the other restaurants to be included in Dishcrawl. She hopes Markham will host more dishcrawl events in the future. “We will try to do it every other month, if not, every other month at different restaurants,” she said. Tickets are $59, which includes all food. Participants can purchase drinks. Go to dishcrawl.com/Markham for tickets.

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The free music series Thursday Nights at the Bandstand continues. Enjoy the music at Unionville’s Millennium Bandstand on Main Street. This series is organized by communitybased Unionville Presents in co-operation with the merchants of Main Street, Unionville. Thirteen performances run on consecutive Thursday evenings throughout July and August. You can enjoy the laid-back fun of the Jimmy Buffet tribute band Northern Harbour July 19. Jazz vocalist June Garber takes the stage July 26. August starts with the vintage rock’n roll sounds of Green River Revival who resurrect the sounds of Credence Clearwater Revival Aug. 2. North of 7 follows on Aug. 9 with a serving of rock and R&B classics. Also returning is Markham’s The Tone Dogs Aug. 16 and singer Brian Roman Aug. 23. Toronto’s Blackboard Blues Band performs Aug. 30. A range of national and local businesses, including the Town of Markham and media partner Markham Economist & Sun, have sponsored this event. Performers play from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Go to unionvillepresents.com for more details.

July 21 & 22 Unity Festival

This year’s festival marks the first inaugural Unity Festival: Markham Around the World which runs Saturday, July 21 in Unionville and Sunday, July 22 in Markham Village. It is a multicultural festival, similar to Festival Caravan which used to be an annual event in Toronto. The Saturday performances in Unionville will be on Main Street at the Unionville Millenium Bandstand on the corner of Main Street and Fred Varley Drive. The bandstand schedule will include: Mystic Fyre Celtic Band and Dancers, traditional Tamil dances, Flamenco, Bollywood, Bellydance, jazz and tap dancing and the Markham Symphony Orchestra. Sunday’s festival will be on Markham’s Main Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. stretching from Hwy. 7 to Bullock Drive as well as on the Main Stage on Robinson Street. Performances will include Irish dancing, Japanese drummers, belly dancing, chinese lion dance, martial arts, fan/ribbon dances and more. There will

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also be food and craft vendors, Artists’ Alley and a Kids Zone. You can dream and ponder who will find your name a hundred years from now? As part of the festival, you are invited to visit Les Olsen at the Markham Village Pottery tent to include your name in a Markham Village time capsule. With a small donation ($2 is recommended) your name will be added to the capsule to commemorate the reconstruction and beautification of Main Street. Donations will go to the Markham Stouffville Hospital expansion and the Markham Arts Council. The capsule will be buried at Markham Road and Robinson Street. As part of the Unity Festival, you can travel through time and space July 21 with celebrated pianist/composer Lee Pui Ming and improvisational dancer Mary Ganzon as these two artists respond to artwork in the exhibition (Da bao)(Takeout) through sound and movement.(Da bao)(Takeout) is an exhibit at the Varley Art Gallery on display until Sept. 3. The 17 artists in this exhibition are a mix of second- or third-generation Chinese-Canadians, Chinese people who have travelled abroad to study art, and Canadians who have travelled to China for residencies or exhibitions. They share the experience of being “taken out” of familiar environments and encountering a strikingly different culture. While their individual voices occupy a unique position, collectively, they speak to issues of cultural transference, highlighting the gaps, distances and misunderstandings inherent in communication across cultural divides. The exhibit is an attempt to locate a cross-cultural and social dynamic between China and the West,

specifically Canada. This event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at Unionville’s Varley Art Gallery at 216 Main St.

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Come and enjoy a delightful afternoon with the Markham Symphony Orchestra & Friends in a Chamber Music Recital of light classic and popular tunes. Apple Creek Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 700 Apple Creek Blvd. (one block north west of Markham Theatre, north of Hwy. 7, west of Warden Avenue). General admission $10. For ticket reservations, please call 905-887-9909, 416-992-9556, 416625-2409 or e-mail: markhamsymphony@ yahoo.com. Tickets are also available at the door.

Aug. 1 Movies at the Bandstand

Check out these Wednesday outdoor movies which start at 8:30 p.m. in the park behind Unionville’s Millennium Bandstand. Admission is free. Presented by the Unionville BIA and Markham at the Movies. Here is the line-up: Aug. 1 - Cars 2 Aug. 15 – The Adventures of Tintin Aug. 29 - Hugo Bring your lawn chair. For more information, go to www.unionvilleinfo.com or call 905-477-0117.

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Aug. 15 Movies at the Bandstand

Check out these Wednesday outdoor movies which start at 8:30 p.m. in the park behind Unionville’s Millennium Bandstand. Admission is free. Presented by the Unionville BIA and Markham at the Movies. On Aug. 15, you can see The Adventures of Tintin. On Aug. 29, watch Hugo. Bring your lawn chair. For more information, go to www.unionvilleinfo.com or call 905-477-0117.

Aug. 16 Jazz fest kicks off

The Markham Jazz Festival launches its 15th annual jazz festival with an evening dedicated to the blues. Five blues acts kick off the festival on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. at the Flato Markham Theatre at 171 Town Centre Blvd. in Markham. Performers include: Shakura S’aida, Harrison Kennedy, MonkeyJunk, Treasa Levasseur and Fathead. Shakura S’aida is an international jazz and blues artist who has enriched the jazz, blues and classic R&B communities with her soulful voice, enthusiastic personality and commitment to her deep soul

music. Go to www.shakurasaida.com for more information on this artist. As for Harrison Kennedy,B.B. King has hailed Mr. Kennedy as Canada’s premier blues performer. Mr. Harrison was a member of the group who sang their hit, Gimme Me Just a Little More Time on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, Soul Train, and American Bandstand. Go to www.harrisonkennedy.ca for more information. Six months after MonkeyJunk was formed, they were nominated for a Maple Blues Award for best new artist and they hadn’t released a record yet. MonkeyJunk adds the Best Blues Artist at the Canadian Independent Music Awards to their list of achievements and in 2012, won the Juno award for Blues Album of the Year. Go to www.monkeyjunkband.com for more information. Treasa Levasseur is a funny, ballsy, type of old-school dame who can get away with wearing a three-piece suit and hold her own with the gents. She has completed a third fulllength album which represents both a return to her roots and a gutsy move into uncharted territory — and she’s cheerfully titled it, Broad. Go to www.treasalevasseur.com for more information. Fathead brings together respected musicians to create an energetic blend of funk, soul and rockin’ blues. Fathead has won multiple Juno awards. Go to www.fathead.biz for more information. Tickets are $55 and are available by visiting the official Markham Jazz Festival website www.markhamjazzfestival.com, by calling the Markham Theatre directly at 905-305-7469 or 1-866-768-8801, or by going to www. markhamtheatre.com to order on-line with the theatre box office. Friends of the Festival cardholders will be entitled to a special ticket price of $45 when orders are placed at the theatre box office or purchased in person. The doors open at 7 p.m. on performance night. The evening includes an intermission reception sponsored by Sun Life Financial, and a silent auction with proceeds to help fund the rest of the festival which is completely free. Visit www.markhamjazzfestival.com and www.markhamtheatre.com for more info.

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Jobson Easow, co-chairperson of the upcoming Markham South Asian Festival, is originally from a tropical region along India’s southwest coastline. Mr. Easow’s first winter, he remembers huge amounts of snow falling. It was a difficult transition, he says.

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Jobson Easow still remembers the bewilderment he felt after moving to Canada in 1993, from Kerala, a tropical region along India’s southwest coast. Kerala is a tourist destination in Asia on account of its pleasing climate, long shoreline and serene beaches. Mr. Easow arrived in Canada in the fall. By December, he remembers huge amounts of snow falling. He recalls walking home backwards because it was easier that way. He felt a long way from his tropical homeland “I was thinking where did I come up? Where did I land?” The then 28-year-old settled in Hamilton and met few other South Asians. “I went through a hard time,” he said. Today, the Markham resident has come a long way from that difficult start. Now, he is encouraging people to immerse themselves in South Asian culture. Mr. Easow is co-chairperson of the upcoming Markham South Asian Festival 2012, a festival started last year. People from the Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bengali and

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Bhutan communities are involved in the festival. Mr. Easow hopes the festival will expand to other nationalities, too. Similar festivals serve an important purpose, said Mr. Easow, who has worked on Markham’s race relations committee and as cochairperson of Many Faces of Markham. “They give the opportunity to let the community know there is a South Asian community present here,” Mr. Easow said. The Markham Fire Department and Markham Stouffville Hospital are interested in having a booth at the festival, he said. The festival will feature: • Food stalls serving dishes from different parts of South Asia • Merchandise stalls • Children’s play area • Health and well-being section providing information on healthy living, disease prevention and natural therapies • Entertainment showcasing South Asian cultural heritage Organizers estimate more than 5,000 people will attend.

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Rookie receiver catches on with CFL Eskimos Wide receiver Shamawd Chambers hauled in his first career touchdown pass in helping the Edmonton Eskimos defeat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 42-10 in Canadian Football League action in Edmonton Friday. A Markham native and Markham District High School graduate who was a first-round pick of the Eskimos in the 2012 CFL draft, Chambers caught his first touchdown in the second quarter on a four-yard reception from reserve quarterback Kerry Joseph. During the game, the six-foot, three-inch, 219-pound Chambers hauled in two passes for 37 yards. The win by the Eskimos improved their CFL West Division record to 2-1. In three regular season contests this season, Chambers has five receptions for 59 yards.

Mariners soar past Hawks The Markham Mariners defeated the Newmarket Hawks 4-1 to snap their five-game winning streak in Greater Toronto Baseball League action at Bishop’s Cross Park Friday. Markham rookie southpaw Christian Chavez was dominant, tossing six shutout innings to earn the win and improve his record to

2-1 on the season. Alex Bruce relieved Chavez to earn his second save of the season. Bruce and Shane Moore had a couple hits each for the third-place Mariners, now 11-8 on the season. The win by the Mariners atoned fir a 6-3 loss they incurred at the hands of the Hawks in Newmarket just three days earlier. In that contest, Jesse Dynes collected two hits for the Mariners. The Mariners are scheduled to resume league play July 27 when they play the Thornhill Reds at Bishop’s Cross Park at 7:30 p.m. This weekend, the Mariners will take part in the Central Ontario Baseball Association tournament in Etobicoke. The Mariners are scheduled to play at Ninth Line Park against Niagara Friday, and at Connorvale Park against Newmarket and Etobicoke Saturday.

McDougall places fourth at provincial women’s amateur Meghan McDougall earned a fourth-place finish at the Golf Association of Ontario’s Investors Group women’s amateur championships at the Shelburne Golf and Country Club Friday. The 18-year-old Unionville resident and Team Ontario member

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Warner brothers tune up Justyn Warner and his younger brother Ian, tuned up for their appearance at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London by being part of a 4 x 100 metre relay team that won the gold medal at the 2012 Athletics Ontario Junior And Senior Championships in Ottawa last weekend. The two Markham residents, who will represent Canada in the 4 x 100m at the Olympics, were part of an Athletics Canada “A” foursome that included Seyi Smith and Jared Connaugthon. Also at the championships, Sade McCreath, a student at Bill Crothers Secondary School in Unionville, won the junior women’s 100m in a

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Swimmers earn medals The Markham Aquatic Club made their presence felt at the recent Central Region Long Course Championships after finishing fourth in the team standings and earning numerous individual honours in Etobicoke. Highlighting the individual contingent was Emma Loeschnik, who captured the 140-year-old female performer of the meet after finishing first in the 200m, 400m and 1,500m freestyle races and was third in the 800m freestyle. Other medal winners included: 10 years old: Brooke Switzer third, 200m freestyle. 11 years old: Dixon Cui first, 100m freestyle; Emily Lee third 200m breaststroke. 12 years old: Vivienne Wang first 200m and 400m individual medley, second 100m butterfly and 200m freestyle, third 200m butterfly. 13 years old: Jacob Gardner first 200m backstroke, second 200m freestyle, third 100m freestyle; Cameron Ting first 100m breaststroke, third 200m breaststroke; Michael Poon third 100m butterfly. 14 years old: Paul Shepherd first 50m and 100m freestyle; John Teng first 1,500m freestyle; third 800m

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There’s no substitute for hard work. Especially on the golf course where Brandon McLean has logged plenty of time on the fairways. In doing so, it’s enabled the 15-year-old Markham resident to make his presence felt on the links this year. Just recently, McLean qualified to compete at the Golf Association of Ontario junior provincial championships, which began Tuesday at the Mandarin Golf Club and are scheduled to conclude Friday. Early last month, McLean won an Ontario Summer Games qualifier at Barcovan Golf Club in Carrying Place enabling him to participate in the Ontario Summer Games, which will be held at

BRANDON McLEAN: Qualifies for provincial junior championship. Cedarbrae Golf and Country Club next month in Scarborough. McLean finished in a tie for first place during last fall’s York Region Athletic Association junior boys’ championships at Redcrest Golf Club near New-

market. At the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associationsanctioned Confederation High School Spring Golf Classic at the Otter Creek Golf Club in London in May, he was in a tie for eighth place. What McLean has accomplished thus far hasn’t surprised him one iota. “I have a good work ethic with my practice schedule every day and also my enrolment in the high performance athlete program at Bill Crothers Secondary School, which allows me even more time to practice. Especially in the winter,” he said. Taking his first swings with a golf club when he was 10 and making his competitive debut just two years ago, McLean hopes to one day earn a U.S. college scholarship. After that, he has visions of playing professionally.

When the Markham Aquatic Club takes to the pool for the start of the 2012-13 campaign, they will do it under the direction of a new head coach. Robert Novak will take over their head coaching position effective Sept. 1, the club announced yesterday. An 11-year coaching veteran, Novak has a proven track record in Canadian swimming, most recently with the Etobicoke Swim Club where he was head age group coach and junior national coach and worked under head coach Kevin Thorburn, a prominent Canadian Olympic swim coach. A former competitive swimmer, Novak swam for several Manitoba swim clubs and the University of Manitoba, competing at the national, youth and junior national levels and competing in the Canada Games in 1997 and 2001 where his best events were the 200-metre freestyle and 100m backstroke. During his coaching tenure, Novak’s swimmers have achieved numerous

National Age Group records and Ontario records, two Age Group National titles, 10 Junior Provincial titles and an Eastern and Western Canadian title. Novak has coached over 100 provincial champion swimmers and 16 Single Age National champions and with this achieving the Canadian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (CSCA) Award for domestic excellence in six consecutive seasons. Kevin Walker, Markham Aquatic Club president, was elated in having Novak join their club. What impressed Walker foremost in Novak was his ability to bring strong leadership and organizational skills to the table in addition to his technical knowledge. Currently pursuing his NCI Level 4 certification, Novak has an appreciation for the development of a strong, progressive program that builds the technical, physical and mental base for performance excellence in the pool while providing a positive overall swim and life experience for swimmers, the club said. — Michael Hayakawa

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PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Employment with The Town of Aurora offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization that is focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. With us, you will enjoy a collaborative team environment with a dynamic culture and a drive for progressive excellence. We invite you to join our team. We are recruiting for the following positions for Fall 2012. Applicants must be available to work flexible hours including daytime, evenings and weekends, must have Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C Certification as well as the ability to deal courteously and effectively with program participants, staff and the general public. Skate Patroller(s) ($11.56 to $13.14 per hour) You will be responsible for the on-ice patrol of public, adult and pre-school and parent recreational skating programs, as well as monitoring and ensuring a safe environment. You possess the advanced ability to ice skate and to manoeuvre on ice in a controlled manner as well as good interpersonal and communication skills. Program Leader(s) ($11.56 to $13.14 per hour) You will be responsible for the delivery of birthday parties and child and youth programs, including assisting with program research, planning and instruction, parent liaison duties and ensuring a safe environment. You have completed Leaders-in-Training/ Counsellor-in-Training, a babysitter course, experience working with children preferably in recreational programs, creative program instruction/delivery skills as well as good interpersonal, organizational and child supervisory skills. Skateboard Attendant(s) ($13.64 to $15.51 per hour) You will be responsible for the transportation, set-up and take-down of our mobile skateboard park including skateboard ramps; patrolling recreational skateboarding, in-line skating, BMX biking and scooter programs; monitoring and ensuring a safe environment and ensuring the provision of music during the programs and the proper operation of the snack bar. You have demonstrated experience in cash handling, skateboarding and in-line skating skills. Lifeguard(s) ($13.64 to $15.51 per hour) You will be responsible for monitoring and supervising recreational swim activities including patrolling the pool deck; scanning the water to ensure a safe swim environment; emergency rescue as required; completion of incident reports; responding to enquiries resolving issues and associated public education duties regarding safe swim habits; tidying pool deck area; conducting, monitoring and logging water quality and temperature; providing swim instruction as directed and providing guidance and supervision to Assistant Lifeguards when assigned. You have demonstrated lifeguard experience with NLS, AED and Standard First Aid certification. Aquatic Instructor(s) ($16.44 to $18.69 per hour) You will be responsible for instructional duties for assigned aquatics programs, including parent/participant liaison duties, skills testing, awards processing, ensuring pool maintenance complies with health regulations and assisting with program design. You have demonstrated experience as an aquatics instructor and possess NLS, RC/LSS Instructor Awards, AED and Standard First Aid certification. If you are interested in joining our dedicated team of municipal professionals, please forward your resume specifying the position(s) of interest to: Human Resources, Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way, Box 1000, Aurora, ON, L4G 6J1 or email hr@aurora.ca. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be notified. 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. Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 www.aurora.ca/employment General Help

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Open House on July 21st - 11am-3pm. This beautifully semi-detached home located in Stouffville is a must see. Fully bricked home with open kitchen and family room area with stainless steel appliances included. Hardwood floors and pot lights through the main floor. Over 1800sq.ft. of living space (including a finished basement). Extras are endless. For more information/book appt, contact Bruno at brunolucente@rogers.com http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-real-estate-houses-for-saleStouffville-House-for-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ387679218

Dental DENTAL RECEPTIONIST for Dr. Bob Boadway and Associates of the Park Drive Dental Centre Inc in Stouffville. Must have a solid working knowledge of Dentrix software. Two nights plus weekends. Send resume to Julie Boadway at:

Apartments for Rent MARKHAM VILLAGE. Century home. very large 1 bedroom, hardwood, sunroom, parking, many windows, yard. Non-smoking/ pets. $1250 inclusive. Doug 416-618-2078

MCCOWAN/ #7- 2 bedroom apartment, own enparkdrivedental@yahoo.com trance, cable, 1 parking, laundry. $900. First/ last. Non-smoking/ pets. Apartments for Available September 1. Rent 416-451-3628 1 BEDROOM- Markham Village. Century home. MCCOWAN/ HIGHGLENspacious, hardwood Newly painted spacious, 1 floors, parking, many win- bedroom, hardwood, basedows, large yard. Non- ment. Separate entrance. smoking/ pets. $825 inclu- $745. inclusive. Aug. 1st. sive. Doug 416-618-2078 Non-smoking/ pets. 647-801-3455, 9TH LINE & 14th Ave. 1 416-262-1392 bedroom basement apt. All inclusvie, $800/mo. AuMCCOWAN/ HWY#7 - 1 gust 1. 905-554-4434 bedroom basement, all CORNELL COACH- amenities. Separate enHOUSE- Suits single pro- trance. No smoking/ pets. fessional, a/c, cable, Parking. August 1st. Refer$770. parking. No smoking/ pets. ences. References. Immediately. 905-554-6272. $800/ month, utilities included. Call 416-819-5836 MCCOWAN/ HWY7- Spacious 1 bedroom+ den. HIGHWAY #7 Markham Separate entrance. FireRd.- Clean, bright, large 1 place, a/c, laundry, cable, bedroom basement. Park- parking. Non-smoking/ ing. Separate entrance. pets. Available immediateGas fireplace. Non-smok- ly. 416-509-1025 ing/dogs. $750 inclusive. 905-472-3149. MIDDLEFIELD/ ELSON- 2 june.stevens@live.com bedroom basement, separMARKHAM- 2 bedroom ate entrance. Parking, basement apt., separate cable, near TTC/ YRT. entrance, parking, appli- Non-smoking, no pets. Imances. Middlefield/ Deni- mediate. Rent negotiable. son, immediate. $800 905-201-7495 inclusive. No pets, no smoking. 905-201-0055, STOUFFVILLE- 1 bedroom apartment in quiet 647-502-0055 4-storey building. Suits individual/ MARKHAM/ DENISON- 2 non-smoking bedroom basement, separ- couple. No pets. Near $1075. ate entrance, laundry, amenities. immediately. parking. Near schools/ Available mall. No pets/ smoking. 905-640-4727 Immediate. (905)472-1475 STOUFFVILLE- SENIOR MARKHAM- LEGAL, very apartments, 1 bedroom large 2 bedroom base- apartments available in ment, air conditioning, pri- building with elevator. vate laundry, 2 parking, Stove, fridge. Parking private entrance. Available available. Available now. i m m e d i a t e l y . (416)492-1510. 905-294-4267 leave message. MARKHAM- MCCOWAN 14th. 2 bedroom basement apartment. 1 parking. Laundry. Cable. $900. inclusive. Immediately. 416-659-8719/ 647-406-1328. Call after 4pm weekdays

Condos for Rent MCCOWAN/ HWY.#7Spacious 2 bedroom condo, 7th floor. 1 parking Steps to GO. Non-smoking/ pets. $1500. August 1st. 416-435-6326.

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Markham Houses for Rent WOOTTEN WAY 3 bedroom town/ condo, 1.5 baths, $1,200+util. Aug. 1st HWY 7 & BULLOCK 3 bedroom detached, 1.5, c/air, finished basement, $1,450+. Sept. 15th Please call: 905-471-6927 ext 231 for more info MARKHAMIMMACULATE 3 bedroom. Hardwood, beautiful kitchen, fenced-in backyard a/c, all appliances. No pets! $1695. Available immediatley. Ryis Properties 905-727-1102. STOUFFVILLE- (Millard/ Alderwood) 2-storey, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Laundry. Garage, 2 bedroom in-law, separate entrance. $2200+. October 1st. 416-435-6326

Rooms for Rent and Wanted MARKHAM- FURNISHED room $500. Share bathroom/ kitchen. Suits single female, professional. Nonsmoking/ pets. Available immediately/ end of month. 905-471-2445, 416-471-4504

Storage Space for Rent INDOOR/ OUTDOOR Storage- Half price! good security. Open 7 days. 905-642-2689

Articles for Sale HOT TUB (Spa) CoversBest Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper HOT TUB/SPA 2012 model, fully loaded, full warranty. New in plastic. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $3,900. Call: 416-779-0563

Dogs CANINE CAMPUS $25 full day! Big + small dog rooms, Puppy Daycare! Training. 905-471-9361 www.caninecampus.ca

Cars 1999 MAZDA Protege1.8L, original owner. Auto, 4 doors, A/C. 129,000kms. $3,000. E-tested, serviced. 905-294-0913

Vehicles Wanted/ Wrecking $300 TO $1000Dead/ Alive. Cars/ trucks/ vans. Fast Free towing. We sell parts. 416-500-5050

MARRA'S MINI SchoolExcellent care. All ages. Phonics program, nutritious meals, transportation, receipts, CPR 416-627-7646, 905-305-7646

A-PARRIS MOVERSLong/short, big/small, residential/ condos/ commercial. Quality service. Affordable/ reliable. 905-758-2848, 416-677-2848 www. parrishomesolutions.com

Painting & Decorating ABSOLUTELY amazing painters at bargain prices! Spring special $100/ room. Quick, clean, reliable. Free estimates! Second to None Painting 905-265-7738

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1/2 Price Junk Removal. Cheap. Fast Service. All AERLINE- CATERING a loading/ cleanup. Free EsJohn, Special Occasion. timates. (416)805-2746. Email: 905-310-5865 (local) aerline@sympatico.ca JUNK REMOVAL Services- Lowest price guaranMortgages/ Loans teed, fast, friendly & professional. Free estimate. 416-995-7439 $$MONEY$$ CONSOLI- www.junk4dump.com DATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mort- MR. KING'S JUNK REgage #10969 MOVAL- Fast, reliable, 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 2 - 1 1 6 9 same day pick up. Why www.mortgageontario.com spend more somewhere else? Seniors Discounts!

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A CRYSTAL Cleaning ex- Lost & Found perience- Homes, Offices. Insured/ bonded. Supplies provided. 15% discount. LOST DOG, Cockapoo, (647)500-2260 for details. small brown/ white female, lost Hwy#7/ Markham Rd. Beloved family pet. ReAll Green ward. 905-471-3081 Cleaning Services. We clean with green. Escort Services Safe for family Insured/ Bonded. Discount. ANNIE SPA(647)295-4485 416-291-8879 Best Asian Cuties. Clean, Friendly AtPAYLESS4CLEANING- mosphere. N/E corner RESIDENTIAL & Commer- Finch/ McCowan, Scar. cial, bonded, insured, re- Website available. liable, references. Free estimate, affordable. LudASIAN BEAUTIES- Esmila 647-267-2340 cort service. Busty, sexy. Great deals, 24/7. Out calls only. 905-695-9089 Decks & Fences DECKS, Shed, Concrete/ Stone walkway. Hardwood/ Laminate floors 25 years experience. 416-522-8034, 905-787-0236 http://fifieldconstruction. wikispaces.com/

Handy Person HUMBLE HANDYMAN. Quality painting, small repairs and eavestrough cleaning. Call Steve: (905)591-8621 humblehandyman@ hotmail.com

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Personal Prayer To The Holy Spirit Holy Spirit Thou make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You who give the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen. Person must pray this 3 consecutive days without stating one's wish. After the 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this as soon as your favor has been granted.

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ST. JUDE'S NOVENA May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world. Now and forever, Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day by the eighth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be made. Thank You, CM

CEILINGS repaired. Spray textures, plaster designs, stucco, drywall, paint. We fix them all! www.mrstucco.ca 905-554-0825 HOME BUILDERS Group

Additions, basements, bathrooms and all your renovation needs. Free estimates. Call 647-625-4435 PILLSWORTH CONTRACTING- Quality Home Improvements/ Renovations. Over 25 years of excellent craftsmanship. Jeremy, (647)823-7101; (905)726-5647

11, 14 John Lyons, Sat. 8am-1pm. Furniture, housewares, china, Royal Doulton, clothing, toys, vinyl, sports equipment.

CONTENTS SALE- Sat. July 21st+ Sunday, 22nd, 9am. 15 Sir Bedevere Place, Markham. (Hwy48/ Parkway). Antiques, china, kitchenware, tools, furniture, sofabed, country style kitchen table/ chairs, linens, garden benches, more!

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MARKHAM- 46 Sir Lancelot Dr. Sat. July 21st. 8amnoon. Furniture, clothes, DVDs, VHS, toys, etc.

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DOBSON, James Lawrence "Larry" (Long time teacher and principal within the York Region School Board) Passed away suddenly, at Unionvilla Long Term Care, on July 14, 2012, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Jim (Gayle), Blaine (Alpha), Ian (Bonita), and Julie. Dear grandfather of Kristy, Vicky, Aidan, Wyatt, and the late Kayla. Dear brother of Redge, Janette, Patricia, Sheila, and predeceased by Eunice and Ruby. Lovingly remembered by all whose lives he touched. The family received friends at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main St. N., (Markham Rd.), Markham, on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 . Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at 11 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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OSTROM, Margaret (Nee Gartside) At Union Villa on Monday, July 16, 2012, age 91. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Linda Wakefield, Pat and her husband, Paul Sherman and Rick and his wife, Kathy. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the rest of her family and friends. Cremation was held. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

MARKHAM- 19 Galsworthy Dr. Saturday, July 21, 8am-2pm. Yard Sale. Crafts, homemade jam, maple diningroom set, household items.

MARKHAM- HUGE Sale. 294 Raymerville Drive, Saturday+ Sunday, July 21+ 22, 8am-2pm. Furniture, rugs, jewelry. MASSIVE MOVING Sale! 19 Smithy Street (McCowan/ 16th). Saturday, July 21st. 8am-2pm. Antiques, glassware, dishware, clothing, games, toys, books, etc. MOVING- Household, handyman/ garden items, furniture. 91 Aitken Circle, Unionville. July 21, 9am. Raindate: Sunday MOVING! MARKHAM- 66 Crandall Drive (off North Raymerville). Something for everyone. Saturday, July 21st, 9am SATURDAY, JULY 21, 8am-12noon. Downsizing: Vintage finds, great deals. 61 Queens Plate Drive (Angus Glen), Unionville.

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