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BLOOD ChAMPIONS Longtime blood donors celebrate their 75th donation last week, with Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi (centre) honouring Thornhill mom Maureen Bayer and Richmond Hill’s Robert Wong. To find out how Bayer is turning giving blood into a family affair — and how you, too, can be a blood champion — see page 10.

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York police respond to 4 calls of dogs in hot cars By Jeremy Grimaldi

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York Regional Police responded to four calls in one day about dogs being left in cars in the baking sun earlier this week. After considerable public information efforts over the past three years, since a dog was discovered dead in a vehicle at Vaughan Mills mall, police say they are disappointed by the numbers. “It’s just not a good idea,” said Const. Andy Pattenden, who noted the temperature soared Monday to 34 degrees Celsius. “It’s very concerning.” The calls to police from concerned shoppers began just after noon Monday after a dog

was left in a car at Markville Mall and then another call came at the Vaughan Walmart, on Hwy. 27. Police said those two were followed up by a call at the Weston Road and Hwy. 7 Best Buy in Vaughan and then another dog in a vehicle call came from the No Frills on Black River Road in Sutton. Two of the vehicles were gone by the time police arrived and two drivers were spoken to about their behaviour, but no charges have been laid. Vaughan Mills has been sending staff out to warn drivers about what can occur when dogs are left in hot vehicles, since chocolate lab Tucker was left in his owner’s car in 2012.

The dog overheated and died. Early Tuesday morning, York Regional Police Tweeted out: “Goal for today: No calls for pets or kids locked in hot cars. We need everyone’s participation to reach this goal. Keep your pets at home.” Then at noon: “So far so good. We are half way through the day and no calls to @YRP for pets left in hot cars.” Later in the day, Tuesday, Vaughan Mills security staff Tweeted that a dog had been removed from a vehicle and is “no longer in distress after being found by our security Pet Patrol”. See SECURITY, page 10.

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fter 42 years of making music, the Thornhillbased Cantabile Chorale of York Region is preparing to sing its final notes at the end of the year. “We felt we had given all we can and it is time to have time to ourselves,” said Robert Richardson, the choir’s conductor and founder. Richardson says he and his accompanist wife, Lona, want to quit while they are ahead, so to speak. The choir is singing well, but it is a seniors’ choir, Lona said. Bob agrees. “It is hard to get younger people,” he said. “They are busy with families. It is an aging choir.” Bob and Lona celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary this month and are busy grandparents to 10 children. The choir’s numbers have fluctuated over the years, but it usually has about 35 adult singers. Cantabile Chorale has performed at the Thornhill Village Festival, the Markham Theatre and the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Its repertoire includes everything from classical choral music to Broadway show tunes. The group has performed throughout Canada and in places such as England, Wales and Holland. It has won awards during overseas concerts, including a trophy in the City of Lincoln (England) in a cross-Canada competition in 1976. The choir has donated funds raised to various York Region organizations, including: Hospices in Thornhill and Richmond Hill, The Rose of Sharon, the Royal Canadian Legion, local food banks and churches. Net proceeds from sales of the choir’s CDs have been donated on one occasion to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and on another to international disaster

Founder and director Robert Richardson and accompanist Lona Richardson practise in their Thornhill home. The couple are winding down their choir Cantabile Chorale this December, after 42 years of performances.

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relief (the Stephen Lewis Foundation.) The choir has performed at the opening of several buildings, including the Thornhill Community Centre and the Gallanough Resource Centre. The choir has about six original members and all members say it’s more like a supportive family. Chorister Ollie Neil says Cantabile was invaluable during a great time of need in her life. She dropped out of the choir for a few years when her husband was sick. Shortly after her husband died in Nov. 2001, Bob Richardson appeared on her doorstep with a cantata (vocal composition) and said: “It is time you get back to singing”. She did. “It was wonderful,” Neil said. “It was the answer. It was soothing to

go back out and sing. It was good for me. Everyone welcomes you with open arms. It was like going home,” said Neil, who has lived in Thornhill for 48 years. Lona learned to play piano at age three. By age four, she was touring Ontario performing. She earned her teaching diploma at age 13 and her performance diploma at 15, both from Trinity College in London, England. Like Lona, Bob comes with quite an impressive musical CV. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a degree in choral conducting from Trinity College. He is a past board member of Choirs Ontario and The Markham Theatre for Performing Arts and is the former music director of

Markham’s Swan Lake singers. While working for the York Region District School Board as a teacher and eventually a music consultant, Bob created the Music Alive festivals. They both point to aspects of the choir they know they will miss. Lona mentions the camaraderie and Bob adds, “It is really family” to which Lona continues: “People look after each other”. So, what are they looking forward to? Getting their Monday nights back. “We have rehearsed every Monday night for 42 years,” Bob said. “We think we have accomplished what we wanted to do,” he said. “It is time for new blood. It is always good to quit while you

are ahead. I don’t want to be an 80-year-old conductor making a fool of himself.”

GOOD TO KNOW: The couple is hosting a thank you party/ reception for all former members, sponsors and patrons on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Thornhill Presbyterian Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Please call and pre-register at 905731-8318 or e-mail rg.richardson2627@ gmail.com Cantabile Chorale’s second last performance will be Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. and the final Joy of Christmas performance will be Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Both shows will be at Thornhill United Church.

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NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Proposed Collector Street between Huntington Road and Regional Road 27 West Vaughan Employment Area – Block 59 STUDY PROCESS The City of Vaughan and the Block 59 Landowners Group as co-proponents have completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify a preferred solution and design for a proposed east-west collector street extending from the intersection of Trade Valley Drive and Huntington Road and connecting to the intersection of Martin Grove Road and Regional Road 27 in support of development of Block 59 in the West Vaughan Employment Area. The study has been conducted in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘C’ projects, as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007 and 2011), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Public and external agency consultations were key components of this study. Public Information Centres (PIC) were held on June 17, 2014, December 2, 2014 and March 12, 2015, providing the public and interested stakeholders with the opportunity to meet with the Project Team and to discuss and comment on the problem and opportunity, alternative solutions, evaluation criteria, environmental considerations/impacts, design options, and mitigation measures. The Municipal Class EA study has identified a preferred preliminary design of the proposed east-west collector road through Block 59 to connect Huntington Road with Regional Road 27. The preliminary road design will accommodate four lanes of traffic and include active transportation facilities. It will be constructed at-grade, with bridges across both the Rainbow and Robinson Creeks, and traverse beneath the future provincial Highway 427 extension and associated transitway.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT The Environmental Study Report (ESR) is now being placed on public record for a 30-day review period in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, starting July 23, 2015. The ESR documents the problem and opportunity, assessment of planning and design alternatives, the preferred solution, and consultation throughout the study process and is available for review at the following locations:

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A Viva bus goes through the wash at the new transit facility in Richmond Hill. The new, state-ofthe-art York Region Transit/Viva depot on Orlando Avenue, north of 16th and east of Leslie, is twice the size of similar existing facilities in Vaughan and Newmarket.

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Bus depot can store 196 buses BY LISA QUEEN

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After something of a false start in April, a new $135-million York Region Transit/Viva transit facility has officially opened in Richmond Hill. Transport Canada sent out a press release three months ago trumpeting the completion of the operations, maintenance and storage facility in the Headford Business Park near Leslie Street and 16th Avenue. But a regional spokesperson put a lid on the news, saying work had not yet wrapped up. That changed last week when representatives of all three levels of government came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 481,679-sq.-ft. facility, which will store and maintain the region’s fleet of transit buses. “The government of Canada is proud to partner with provinces and municipalities to support transit infrastructure improvements across the country, including right here in the rapidly growing York Region,” Richmond Hill MP Costas Menegakis said. The new building, twice the size of similar

existing facilities in Vaughan and Newmarket, includes a bus repair garage with 26 bays, storage for 196 buses, a bus wash, administrative offices and training facilities. It boasts a white-coloured “cool roof” to save on cooling costs and a rainwater recycling system with rainwater tanks to wash buses. The federal government contributed $57 million to the project, with $60 million from York Region and $18 million from the province. It is great to have the facility in Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi said. “This state-of-the-art facility will support York Region’s broader Viva Next rapid transit network, which includes the Ontario government’s $1.4-billion investments in York Region Viva bus rapid transit project being implemented by Metrolinx,” Moridi said. “Facilities such as these are important parts of our infrastructure,” added Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow. “They support the planned growth in our key centres and along important corridors.”

New Vaughan street to be named to honour hockey humanitarian BY ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS

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A young humanitarian is being honoured, five years after he passed away, by having a street named after him in a new subdivision. City council on Thursday approved a request to name a crescent in a large housing development going up north of Major Mackenzie Drive just west of Hwy. 27 after Ross Vennare. Vennare, who died suddenly in March 2010 at age 27, was a passionate hockey fan, coach, referee and sports reporter who dedicated his time to helping people in need. He was well known for organizing a number of charitable events to raise funds for SickKids hospital and the Special Olympics, among other things. St. Clare Catholic Elementary School

named an award after Vennare, a former student, which is handed out annually to students who display “exemplary character and a commitment to helping those in need,” a city staff report states. Originally, the plan was to name the street Vennare Crescent, but his family asked the developer if his first name could be added. Under the city’s revamped street naming policy, that isn’t typically done unless the person is of historical significance in the “world, Canada or the local area” or if they have made a significant life achievement. Given that, city staff recommended just using his last name. But Woodbridge West Councillor Tony Carella argued Vennare’s contributions to the community warrant his full name being used and his council colleagues agreed.

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have never been known as an icon of fashion, but in summer, especially on workdays, I’m a fashion faux pas personified. I’m always wearing a suit jacket or a sweater (sometimes the colour may not match my outfit) and below my desk, on occasion, you may see socks — yes, socks or nylon trouser socks — with shoes or even — gasp! — with sandals. Keenly aware that I am breaking fashion rules, I don’t care because I’ll do virtually anything to stay warm in my office, which is air conditioned to Arctic temperatures. I also depend on hot soup and warming tea every single day. Every woman reading this column will be nodding her head in agreement and empathy. Some wouldn’t be caught dead with socks, but have resorted to other interesting ways of keeping the blood circulating in their veins. The manager in the next office to me has a small heater on under her desk. That’s how she solves her temperature problem, while continuing to look fashionable. That works fine, to a point. Once, another female manager in the next office plugged in her heater and it promptly blew a fuse and power shut down for both her office and mine (and our computers!). At another office, I solved the problem of a cold vent right over my head by stuffing an old T-shirt in the vent. That worked well, until the office manager realized what I’d done, and forced me to remove it, saying it messed with overall heating and cooling in the office. And there’s the rub — the office manager was a man; standing there in a full suit (and socks and shoes) telling me to put up with the cold. ’Twas ever thus. Most office heating and cooling systems, in my experience, are controlled either by a faceless exterior building maintenance for multiple offices, or by a male manager. Another section of our newspaper office faces south with large windows. The women — and men — in that area were wilting in the heat, while in my section of the office we were freezing. Thankfully, our health and safe-

Marney Beck ty committee got involved, and the situation was resolved with a combination of blinds and re-directed air vents. That’s the other point about office air conditioning wars — in Ontario there are workplace regulations about temperatures for workers. In most work environments, a minimum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius is set, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Yikes! That’s 64.4 degrees Fahrenheit — almost meat locker temperature, as far as I’m concerned. So no help there for female office workers wanting to wear summery dresses baring legs and arms along with pretty sandals. I take more comfort from regulations set by the Canadian Standard Association that suggest in summer, depending on relative humidity, an acceptable temperature range is between 23 and 28 C. And for those managers who maintain that there’s better productivity in cooler offices, study after study disproves that theory. Lest anyone think I’m sexist and only care about female workers’ comfort, last winter I helped advocate for better conditions for a male editor who works directly on the other side of my office. His office has an exit door built into the exterior wall — a very drafty door. Each day in February when we were all moaning about belowfreezing outside temperatures, he was wearing sweaters and almost turning blue at his desk. One week when he was on vacation, our health and safety group — with my encouragement — got our friendly fix-it man to put proper weatherstripping around the door. After all, guys need comfortable work temperatures, too.

Re: Heartbreaking struggle to care for aging spouses, parents, July 16/Seniors & Boomers, a 3-part series. Kudos to reporter Lisa Queen for her series on seniors and aging in York Region (http://www.yorkregion.com/communitystory/5737735-york-regionsenior-caregivers-shareups-downs/). Given my current responsibilities with CHATS — Community & Home Assistance to Seniors — whether you can identify with the situations that are referenced in these articles personally or whether you find yourself as a caregiver for a family member or friend looking for the supports that may or may not be available today, these articles raise the awareness of the growing need and supports that exist today and will only be that much more needed tomorrow. Aging will affect everyone regardless of who you are. Lisa’s series brings it

home. Well done!

Tim Jones Director of development CHATS - Community & Home Assistance to Seniors

Neighbours should be nice, civil Re: Complaint forcing vetmobile off Richmond Hill driveway, yorkregion.com. I am writing to comment on the article about the parked pet truck and the complaining neighbour. I don’t think the problem is the parked truck, but the breakdown of neighbourhoods. Neighbours are supposed to help each other in many ways. Yet I see homes that are not kept well taking away the value and character of the area. I see neighbours who toss garbage and unwanted mail on the street instead of taking it home to their recycle box. I see neighbours who park numerous cars or vans in their driveway, when it

SEND A LETTER: Email your letters to mbeck@yrmg.com JOIN CONVERSATION: Be the first to comment at yorkregion.com is only designed for one or two vehicles. Some park on their garden. All these examples show that people do not care about others, and in this case, with the petmobile truck there are many friendly ways to resolve the problem, instead of reporting it to the municipality. I don’t know the owner of the pet truck, but if she is going to be penalized, it is only fair that all homes with driveway bylaw infractions be penalized. Come on neighbours — be nice, be civil, and care for others.

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York Regional Police say they are investigating a suspicious incident outside a Thornhill synagogue last week in which a racial epithet was shouted and surreptitious photographs were snapped. At about 8 a.m. on July 22, a security guard at Beth Avraham Yoseph, located at Clarke Avenue West, just north of Steeles Avenue West, in Thornhill, witnessed two men in hoodies taking photographs of the building, possibly its security devices and their locations. The security guard saw another man sitting in a vehicle on York Hill Boulevard. As the security guard drew closer, he said one of the men yelled

Beth Avraham Yoseph synagogue in Thornhill. out “f*** Jews” before loading into the car and driving away. The security guard was unable to see the licence plate or the men’s

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result. Officers also talked to other synagogues in the area to see if they had witnessed anything similar and also spoke to local residents for more information. Const. Pattenden noted that there is a letter circulating in the community that is different to the police report and urged people to listen to the facts in the case. Executive director Mordicai Bookbinder said he has complete confidence in the police to investigate the incident. “BAYT has, over the past year, enhanced its security protocols, based in part on a volunteer-centred security approach,” he said in an emailed statement. “We are very proud of membership participation in, and support for, our

security program and the increasing attentiveness of our members and guests to unusual activity.” The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs also released a statement giving people advice on how to remain vigilant in the face of such incidents. “Two of the best ways to enhance security are entirely cost-free: to demonstrate awareness of unknown visitors and restrict physical access to the building,” spokesperson Sarah Lefton said. “If you see something, say something. If you notice suspicious behaviour outside your synagogue or people who look out of place, alert security immediately.” Lefton said that in preparation for the High Holidays, the centre will provide additional training to Jewish institutions’ private security guards and volunteers.

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Public health inspectors closed a Vaughan restaurant and handed out tickets for violations of the province’s Health Protection and Promotion Act at four York Region locations last week. The following restaurant was closed: • Maple Garden Chinese Restaurant, 1-3-10065 Keele St., Vaughan, was closed due to unsanitary conditions. The following locations were ticketed: • Centra Food Market, 104-24 Orchard Heights Blvd., Aurora, was cited for operating a food premise maintained in a manner adversely affecting sanitary conditions and for using a dirty cloth for cleaning tables. • Wind Sushi, 289 The Queensway S., Georgina, was cited for placing a storage rack or shelf less than 15 centimetres above the floor and for failing to protect food from contamination or adulteration. • Hollandview Trail Retirement Residence, 200 John West Way, Aurora, was cited for operating a food premise maintained in a manner adversely affecting sanitary conditions and storing utensils in a manner not preventing contamination. • The Indian Kitchen, 2-7335 Yonge St., Markham, was cited for operating a food premise with mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical. The website for the YorkSafe inspection program is yorksafe.com. You can contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933 or visit york.ca/foodsafety for more.

Markham and Vaughan each have $8 million heading to their municipal coffers. Thornhill MP Peter Kent announced July 24 (on behalf of the infrastructure, communities, and intergovernmental affairs minister) that the first instalment of the 2015 federal gas tax fund will be handed out to support municipal infrastructure projects in Markham, Vaughan and other communities across Ontario. Kent joined with Vaughan Mayor Maurizio THORNHILL MP PETER KENT Bevilacqua on Wednesday to celebrate the funds coming to that municipality. A total of almost $800 million dollars will flow to Ontario municipalities, said the MP’s press release. In 2015-2016, more than $8 million dollars each will be made available to Markham

and Vaughan. Communities can use the tax fund towards a range of projects, including: public transit, wastewater infrastructure, drinking water, solid waste management, community energy systems, local roads and bridges, capacity building, highways, local and regional airports, short-line rail, disaster mitigation, broadband and connectivity, brownfield redevelopment, culture, tourism, sport and recreation. Between 2014 and 2024, close to $22 billion in funding will flow to communities across Canada through this gas tax fund, according to the Conservative government. Of this, Ontario municipalities will receive an estimated $8 billion in new federal infrastructure funding. The Canadian government’s annual $2-billion tax fund for municipal infrastructure provides predictable, long-term funding for Canadian municipalities to help build and revitalize local infrastructure while creating jobs and long-term prosperity. Visit infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/gtf-fteeng.html to learn more about the federal gas tax fund. — Simone Joseph

A charity golf tournament has raised more than $125,000 for Reena’s programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Swinging for Reena Charity Golf Tournament July 14, hosted and organized by Tribute Communities, was at Wooden Sticks Golf Course in Uxbridge. Over five years, the event has raised $525,000 for Reena. All proceeds from Swinging for Reena support Reena’s outreach, respite and enrichment programs. These programs

offer families respite from the 24-hour-aday demands of caring for an individual with a developmental disability. At the same time, Reena offers its clients programs for learning life and social skills. Reena, based in Thornhill, is a nonprofit organization that promotes dignity, individuality and independence for people with developmental disabilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values. Reena offers services including: residential support, respite programs, counselling, therapy and advocacy. Go to reenafoundation.org for more information or call 905-764-1081. — Simone Joseph

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Longtime Thornhill, Richmond Hill donors each give 75th pint of blood Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi honoured two impressive blood donors Friday for each making their 75th blood donation. The provincial politician thanked all donors at the Hillcrest Mall permanent blood clinic, but especially Maureen Bayer of Thornhill and Robert Wong of Richmond Hill for their longterm, lifesaving support for those who depend on Canadian Blood Services. Bayer has made giving blood a family affair, persuading her own family members to start giving blood. Her 20-year-old son has donated 13 times; her daughter, turning 17, hopes to start giving this fall.

Summer is a particularly challenging time for collecting blood donations, as many regular donors miss appointments because they are away on vacation. Eligible donors can book an appointment today by downloading the GiveBlood app or visiting blood.ca. The Hillcrest Mall clinic is open this long weekend on Friday, July 31 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 4 and 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. The clinic is accessible through Hillcrest Mall’s entrance #3, at the west side of the mall at Yonge and Carrville. - Marney Beck

The photograph posted on the Vaughan Mills twitter account, shows mall security staff checking vehicles coming into the mall for any pets that might be left in dangerously hot conditions during this heatwave. York Regional Police credited the security staff for rescuing one pet that was left in a vehicle in the parking lot on Tuesday.

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Students may not want to be reminded just yet, but the Salvation Army is already thinking about back to school. Specifically, the Richmond Hill-based agency is worried about those students living in less fortunate family situations who can’t afford all the supplies needed for the September return to class. So again this summer, the Salvation Army is embarking on its backpack drive, asking companies and individuals to donate new or very gently used knapsacks, school supplies, lunch bags, and other supplies for students in need from Vaughan and Richmond Hill in grades Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The drive runs from Tuesday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Sept. 4, with the first day of school being Sept. 8. Other school items that are needed are: binders, paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, glue, scissors, rulers, whiteout, hiliters, markers, colouring pencils, wax crayons, math sets and calculators. “Every small donation can be put towards creating a complete backpack gift,” explained Mary Halper, community and family services representative for the Salvation Army. “Last year, we helped 60 families (137 kids). Thank you in advance for partnering with us in this community project.”

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Volunteer Margaret McCleary (left) and Mary Halbert of the Salvation Army show backpack and school supplies donated during a past back-to-school drive. Donations can be received during the month of August at 55 Newkirk Rd., Richmond Hill, L4C 3G4 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Mary Halbert at 905-737-0496 ext. 114 or email mary. halbert@rhcconline.ca - Marney Beck

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Present on the day of the Micra Giveaway were (from left to right: Jamie Patterson, GM Maple Nissan, Robert Brown, GM Alta Nissan Richmond Hill, Edward Wong, Executive Vice President of Retail Operations for Zanchin Automotive, Gabriel Paniccia, GM Alta Nissan and Darren Doner, GM Stouffville Nissan. This contest is continuing each month and if you would like more details on how to be part of this great giveaway, please visit www.altagroup.ca., or visit any of their locations in Woodbridge, Maple, Richmond Hill or Stouffville.

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Thornhill man’s monster vehicle is fit for a prince It’s “based on military designs that would have that ‘wow’ factor” By TIM KELLY

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When Monaco’s Prince Albert saw the black, seven-tonne, armour-plated Conquest Knight XV he said: “Canada is such a friendly country and makes such a beast of a vehicle”. Thornhill resident William Maizlin, who conceived of the huge 4-wheeler, helped construct the prototype — on the King City/Aurora border — and founded the company that built the Knight XV, loves to tell the story about his brush with Monaco royalty. Prince Albert’s reaction when he saw the “beast” at a high-end car show in Monaco typifies the usual eye-popping stares it draws wherever it appears. At a base price of $629,000 US, and an average price of about $800,000 US when extras are added on, this vehicle isn’t for the average driver. NBA superstar Dwight Howard has one, as does a prince from the United Arab Emirates, among 15 other owners. “We wanted to do something different,” said Maizlin. “We built a vehicle based on military designs that would have that ‘Wow’ factor and at the same time would have a lot of room on the inside.”

The Knight XV is built out of ballistic, hardened steel and weighs about twice as much as a Hummer. It’s a security vehicle that provides armoured protection with armoured glass, as well. Maizlin said the armoured protection can be from 32 mm to 89 mm thick, depending on the request of the client. “It’s like you’re driving in an armoured cocoon and you’re in the lap of luxury. There are leather seats that are handstitched with a high-end finish,” said Maizlin, who left the company about a year ago after a dispute with his partner and is striking out on his own to begin his own company. The Conquest Knight XV is still close to his heart, however. He said only 17 have been made, since it takes 4,500 man-hours to build each one, about seven to eight months of production time. Until last year, the car was built in a factory at Bayview and Hwy. 7 in Thornhill. It’s now built in Toronto. For Maizlin, clients have come in two different types: those who want security in certain places around the globe and those who want to collect. He said, so far, nobody has been shot at while riding in one.

NBA superstar Dwight Howard (above, left) stands in front of his own Knight XV, built by Thornhill’s William Maizlin. The larger XV is shown beside a standard H2 Hummer.

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Thursday, July 30 Free Thursday Concert in the Park is July 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park, corner of Mill and Trench streets. Enjoy hits of Paul McCartney and The Beatles with Jeremy Wright and his Paul McCarney Tribute Band, Bring lawn chairs or cushions to sit around the gazebo and enjoy the outdoor concert. Extra parking available at east lot of Mackenzie Health Hospital. In the event of rain, cancellation sign will be posted at park.

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Enjoy free Vishnu Mandir Yoga in Peace Park Aug. 2 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at temple at 8640 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, just north of Hwy. 7. Register at 8:15 a.m.; bring a yoga mat and find the peace within you. In event of rain, class will run inside Temple Hall. For details, contact Deepa Nathwani at deepanathwani@ rogers.com or Rani Sethi at 416-930-8853.

Aug. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. enjoy grand opening of Rouge Crest Park, 147 Rothbury Rd., Richmond Hill (west of Yonge, south of Gamble Road, north of Brookside). Rain or shine, free activities offered at new park; however, parking is limited. Art in the Park; make-and-take crafts; splash pad and water play; ping pong, soccer and basketball. Barbecue treats while quantities last; entertainment by The Sunday Afternoons. Ceremony with mayor and councillors at 6:30 p.m. For more, visit richmondhill.ca/parkopenings or call 905-77108800 ext 3491.

All are invited to watch or participate in the annual religious Festival of The Holy Face (Volto Santo) Aug. 2 at Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 10411 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill. Mass held at 3:30 p.m., followed by religious procession outdoors, then follows entertainment, food and music, also outdoors, until 11 p.m. For information, call 416-936-1562.

The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society meets at 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at McConaghy Seniors’ Centre, 10,100 Yonge St. Raf Ollivierre, talented photographer and past president of the society, will reveal judges’ favorite garden photos. Cost: $5 for non-members; annual membership is $25 for individual; $30 family. For more, go to richmondhillgardensociety.org

Tuesday, Aug. 4

All are invited to weekly Nordic Pole Walking sessions Aug. 4 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. offered by Sandra Corrado in Richmond Hill, for suggested donation of $2, with proceeds supporting Women’s Breakaway Group and L’Arche Daybreak. Meet in front of sports complex at Richmond Green, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E., for great workout; to join, call 416-729-1560 or email scorrado@nextlevels.ca

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Free Jazz in the Plaza, sponsored by Wilson Niblett, runs every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St. Aug. 4 enjoy the music of jazz artist Zebrina. In the event of rain, concert moves indoors.

Wednesday, Aug. 5 Children 4 and 5 years of age are invited to PJ Library Goes to Camp Aug. 5, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a free taste of Jewish summer

camp for the whole family. Event is held rain or shine at Jack and Pat Kay Centre Damp Camp, at Joseph & Wolf Lebovic campus in Vaughan. Registration required; space limited; go to pjlibrarytoronto.ca/camp

Sway and move to the soul beat of Motown Mania at York Hill District Park, 501 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill Aug. 5. This free Vaughan Concert in the Park starts at 7:30 p.m., weather permitting, presented by TD and event sponsors are CN, Tim Hortons and TransCanada Corp. For details, visit vaughan.ca/concerts. The first Richmond Hill Moonlight Movie of the summer will be held Aug. 5 at the Town Park behind Elgin Mills Arena, Vern Dynes Way between Yonge and Pugsley. Enjoy movie Paddington on giant screen under the stars which is shown at dusk, about 8:15 p.m. Come early with your blanket or lawn chairs to get a good spot, enjoy some refreshments (for a nominal fee); pre-movie activities offered starting at 7 p.m. In event of rain, movie will be moved to indoor location. For more, go to richmondhill.ca and click on Moonlight Movies.

Thursday, Aug. 6 Another free Thursday Concert in the Park will be held Aug. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park, corner of Mill and Trench streets. Enjoy a Dream Girls Tribute Band, bringing you the biggest and best hits from Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and Diana Ross. Bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions to sit around the gazebo and enjoy the outdoor concert. Extra parking available at east lot of Mackenzie Health Hospital. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation sign will be posted at park. A free drop-in soccer program for children runs every Thursday at Baif Park (just north of Hillcrest Mall on Baif Blvd.) in Richmond Hill. The popular InSpyre program for youth, ages 5 to 12, is sponsored by Holy Cross Lutheran Church for all children, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. all summer long. To help out as coach, or for student volunteer hours, email info@dropinsoccer. net. For more, visit dropinsoccer.net

Saturday, Aug. 8 The women’s auxiliary to the Richmond Hill Legion, 233 Centre St. E., presents a Saturday night euchre Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. All invited; for details, call Betty at 905-884-5397.

Sunday, Aug. 9 The final free Children’s Concert in the Park will be presented Aug. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Richmond Green Park’s outdoor amphitheatre, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E. at Leslie. Through an interactive experience, Cosima Grunsky will

charm young children with guitar, ukulele and dulcimer music, plus other instruments from around the world. Families encouraged to bring lawn chairs or cushions for seating. In the event of inclement weather, cancellation sign will be posted at park. Young families are invited to Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd., Thornhill for a free meet and greet Wine and Cheese and Milk and Cookies Aug. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Meet other young families; wine and cheese served for the adults, milk and cookies for children; RSVP by emailing Anna at agol@shaarshalom.ca

Tuesday, Aug. 11 Free Jazz in the Plaza concert held every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., sponsored by Wilson Niblett. Aug. 11 enjoy music of jazz artist Teresa Marchione. If it rains, concert moves indoors.

Thursday, Aug. 13 The 18th annual TD Markham Jazz Festival unfolds all along Main Street Unionville from Thursday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 16, as well as at numerous venues around Markham in the week leading up to the festival. Local and international artists deliver 30 open-air performances during the weekend, as well as in selected “hot spots” and at a ticketed opening-night concert. For more, visit markhamjazzfestival.com The Liberal welcomes submissions of upcoming events from non-profit community organizations. Every effort is made to include all submissions; there is no guarantee of publication. E-mail items to mbeck@yrmg.com Did you know you can add your own items to our online calendar? Visit: www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-events/

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for training purposes,” he explained of the simulator, which is used for training by the Korean national golf team. Among the notable golf professionals to officially endorse the simulator is 2014 Canadian Women’s Open champion, So Yeon Ryu of Korea. Tomasso adds the simulators have also been well received by golfing enthusiasts at various events where it’s been promoted in Canada — including the recent Manulife LPGA Financial Classic in Cambridge. Besides allowing him to play the game he loves, his business also keeps him closely connected to his two sons, Mark and Paul Tomasso, who frequently assist in showcasing the simulator at the various promotional events. “We’ve had a lot of interest in it and people love playing it and we love showing it ... and we’re really happy and proud to be affiliated with the LPGA,” said Tomasso. They are planning to showcase the golf simulator again at the upcoming Canadian Women’s Open, which will be held Aug. 17-23 in Vancouver. - David Li is a Thornhill freelance writer.

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Showing off their indoor golf simulator at the recent LPGA in Campbridge are Paul Tomasso (from left), his father Bruno Tomasso, president of On Screen Sports based in Vaughan, and Tommy Lim, vice-president of Golfzon.

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The Calder Cup will make a scheduled stop in Thornhill today, Thursday, July 30. Bringing the trophy — emblematic of supremacy in the American Hockey League — to Thornhill will be Andrew Crescenzi. A forward this past season with the Manchester Monarchs, where he amassed seven goals and eight assists in 54 regular season games and three helpers during the postseason, Crescenzi was a member of the club which skated off with this year’s AHL title. As one of the perks for being on the championship squad, each team member has the honour of possessing the Calder Cup for one day. A former member of the Thornhill Rebels and Markham Islanders while honing his minor hockey skills, Crescenzi, 22, will have the Calder Cup Thursday and will put it on display at the Thornhill Community Centre’s Fireside Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m. Those wishing to see the Calder Cup can do so and have their photo taken with Crescenzi dur-

ing that timeframe. Crescenzi is hoping people will make a charitable donation to Mosaic’s Care Connexion. Donations of $20 and up will be provided with a charitable tax receipt. The Thornhill Community Centre is at 7755 Bayview Ave. at John.

Clark high jumps to victory Robin Clark jumped her way to capturing the midget girls high jump competition at the recent Athletes Ontario Bantam-Midget Youth Championships in St. Catharines. The 14-year-old Thornhill resident, who will be entering her Grade 10 year at Thornhill Secondary School, won the event after clearing the bar at 1.63 metres. Clark’s victory came on the heels of capturing the high jump event at the Legion Outdoor Championships in London with an effort of 1.67m. Her personal best was 1.68m, which she attained at the York Region Athletic Association finals May 21. By virtue of these performanc-

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Tong swings to second at PGA women’s event Elizabeth Tong finished in a two-way tie for second place at the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada at the Burlington Golf and Country Club in Burlington July 22. Recording a course record on the first day of the two-round event after carding a sizzling 62, the 22-year-old Thornhill resident held a three-stroke lead entering the final round. But defending champion Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., stormed back by recording a couple of birdies early to overtake Tong and win the event after going eight-under at 132 (65-67). A student at Indiana University and member of their women’s golf team, Tong finished the final round with a 72, in a tie with Doris Chen of Bradenton, Fla., at sixunder 134. - Michael Hayakawa

Thornhill’s Mitchell Marner, seen in this file photo, signed a three-year Toronto Maple Leaf contract Tuesday.

Marner now officially a Leaf The Toronto Maple Leafs got Mitchell Marner to sign his name on the dotted line Tuesday. A first-round draft pick of the Maple Leafs and the fourth overall selection in the 2015 National Hockey League entry draft, the 18-yearold Thornhill resident was inked by the Maple Leafs to a three-year entry level contract. Toiling last season with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, Marner finished second in OHL scoring with 126 points (44

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Sylebration fuses two passions of Sy Benlolo By Laura Finney

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ven though Sy Benlolo’s life was tragically cut short at age 40, he touched a lot of people through his music and his personality. “Sy was a very lovable, friendly, funny and talented guy,” said his cousin Marc Saltzman. “Everybody who knew Sy loved him.” Benlolo, who grew up in North York before moving to Thornhill, started playing music at age 10 and never stopped. And he was more than just a musician. He was a performer. Growing up, Benlolo and Saltzman were very close, like brothers, Saltzman said. They were even in a band Remedy together. “Music really was our glue,” said Saltzman. “We were in the band together, so every waking moment from age 10 or 11 all the way to age 25, it was all about the music.” Some of his favourite memories of Sy are from that time. “My fondest memories of him would be playing in front of large groups, and we’ve had some amazing gigs as a band where we’ve opened up for The Tragically Hip, we opened up for Goo Goo Dolls, and we opened for Barenaked Ladies,” he said. “Seeing him turn around with a smile on his face, ear to ear when the crowd was going nuts, is something that is forever burned in my memory.” As they got older, Saltzman began a career in technology, he

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got married and had children. But Benlolo stayed in music. He started performing at dance clubs, playing his guitar over the DJ’s music. His stage name became Sy Sylver and he travelled the world doing what he loved. But music was not his only passion. He also loved children. “Even though he was single, he loved kids, as well. He was everybody’s uncle Sy,” said Saltzman, “including my three kids, they would get so excited when he would come in the door.”

‘He would be blown away at the amount of interest and support for him years after he has passed on. He’d be proud that we are using that money to improve the life of kids.’ Sadly, Benlolo died in April 2012 after having an anaphylactic reaction to some of his medication while working in Mexico. “It was a real loss when he passed away, it was a real shock,” said Saltzman. “The irony is that someone so full of life with a larger-than-life personality, very extroverted and funny, the fact that he passed away was such a disconnect. It was so opposite of what you would expect.” To help keep his memory alive,

Saltzman has helped organize Sylebration, an annual event that raises money for the music therapy program at The Hospital For Sick Children. “The point of the event is to celebrate Sy’s life to keep his memory alive,” said Saltzman. “And we fuse his two passions, which are music and kids.” There have been three Sylebrations so far, each event drawing hundreds of people. Organizers even have support from KISS, who not only made a small promotional video for the event, but also donated tickets and VIP passes to a concert, along with a guitar signed by all four members. “He was a huge KISS fan,” said Saltzman. “Since he was old enough to walk.” The event has raised $150,000, which Saltzman said is a testament to how many people were touched by Benlolo. “It’s not easy to do that year after year and get hundreds and hundreds of people out, but because it’s Sy, we’re able to do it.” While Benlolo did not know about the program at Sick Kids Hospital, Saltzman said he would have loved it. “He used to do that for family members,” he said. “He used to love playing for people to make them feel better. That’s Sy.” And he would be honoured that so much had been raised in his name. “I think he would be very humbled at the attendance and support of such a charity in his

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Thornhill’s Sy Benlolo was both a music fan — of KISS, especially — and a performer and will be remembered for his passions. honour, in his name and in his memory,” he said. “I think he would be blown away at the amount of interest and support for him years after he has passed on. He’d be proud Your community newspaper is celebrating the achievements and contributions of everyday, ordinary people, who have affected the lives of others in extraordinary ways. Leaving a lasting impression on the community, our award-winning journalists will write a fitting tribute in memory of those who have a special story to share. Through your community newspaper and LifeNews.ca, we celebrate those no longer with us and remember the memories we share.

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Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. ††The Nissan Loyalty Offer (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who (as of Feb, 1, 2015) lease/ leased, finance/financed or own/owned a 2009 or newer Nissan brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”). Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current or previous ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to a co-owner/ co-leasee of the Existing Vehicle who resides within the same household as the intended recipient of the Offer. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through NCI and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of stackable loyalty dollars (“Loyalty Dollars”), as follows: (i) Micra/Versa/Sentra ($500); (ii) Juke/Altima/Rogue ($600); (iii) Frontier/Xterra/Leaf/Murano/Pathfinder ($800); and (iv) Maxima/Z/Titan, Armada/GT-R ($1000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied before taxes which means they are inclusive of all applicable taxes. Alternatively, if the eligible customer elects to purchase or lease/finance an Eligible New Vehicle (excluding GT-R and Leaf) other than through NCF, then he/she will receive a three-year/48,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan which consists of a maximum of 6 service visits, each consisting of 1 oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and 1 tire rotation. For complete details on the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan, ask your dealer. Offer has no cash redemption value and can be combined with other offers. 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