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Fun in music village

Jaime Smalbec of the band Moralitos entertains the crowds at sunset Friday night.

Masina Levin and Audrey Lee of Main Street Dance perform on stage Friday night at the Markham Village Music Festival. The annual event features a wide variety of performers, food and fun.

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Mom Beatrice Volino and son Samuel Atkins enjoy corn on the cob.

Performers InfraRed – Lester Boyke, Donna Gordon and Michael Bood– han – get in the groove.

Brothers Riley and Kalen Gallagher ham it up for the the camera.

Elise Do enjoys sausage on a bun.

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MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE 101 TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R 9W3 905-477-7000 WWW.MARKHAM.CA

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Markham Council and Standing Committee meetings take place at the Markham Civic Centre and are open to the public. Log on to www.markham.ca to view the agendas and listen live by audio stream. Monday, June 25, 2012 9 a.m. – General Committee, Canada Room. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9 a.m. – Development Services Committee 7 p.m. – Council Wednesday, June 27, 2012 7 p.m. – Markham Sports Entertainment & Cultural Centre Markham Council has proclaimed: June 16-24, 2012 as Pride Week and June 26, 2012 as International Day Against Drug and Illicit Trafficking Day For more information please contact the Clerk’s Office at 905-475-4744 or visit www.markham.ca

NOTICE INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

The Council of the Town of Markham intends to designate the following property for reasons of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18, Part IV: Hiram Powers House 4802 Highway 7, Markham, ON Any person may notify the Town of their objection in writing, which shall include the reasons for their objection and all relevant facts, on or before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2012 to be sent by registered mail or dropped off in person to: Clerk’s Department, Town of Markham Attention: Judy Carroll 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, ON L3R 9W3 If a notice of objection is received, the Council of the Town of Markham will refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing and a report. Further information regarding the proposed designation is available from the Clerk’s Department. Dated at Markham this 21st day of June 2012 Kimberley Kitteringham, Town Clerk

NOTICE 2012 RESIDENTIAL FINAL TAX BILLS DUE DATES Residential Final Tax bills have been mailed. Details of Markham’s 1.5% Tax Rate Increase – lowest in the GTA for 2012 – and how Markham’s tax dollars are spent are included with your bill and on our website (www.markham.ca). If you did not receive your 2012 tax bill or would like more information, contact Markham Tax Office, 905475-4864. Failure to receive a tax bill does not eliminate your responsibility for payment of taxes or the penalty charges in the event of late payment. Payment Due Dates For Final Residential Tax Bills are: July 5, 2012; August 5, 2012; September 6, 2012. Monthly pre-authorized payment plan due dates are: July 1, August 1, September 1, October 1, November 1 and December 1. PAYMENT OF TAXES may be made by mail, in person at the Markham Civic Centre, and at most financial institutions, bank machines, by telephone or online. Banking fees may apply. After hours tax payments may be made in the drop box at the Thornhill entrance of the Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., northwest corner of Warden Ave. and Hwy. 7. Payments must be received by the Markham Tax Office or paid at the bank on or before the due date to avoid penalty/interest charges. For your payment to arrive by the due date, allow 7 days for mailing. The postmark does not qualify as proof of the date of receipt. Markham Council approved moving to four payments per year for those who opt to pay their taxes in instalments. Beginning in January 2013, tax instalments will be due on the following proposed due dates: 2013 Interim Residential and Commercial/Industrial – Feb. 5 & Mar. 5 2013 Final Residential – Jul. 5 & Aug. 6 2013 Final Commercial/Industrial Oct. 8 & Nov 5. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT: The Town of Markham does not determine property values. To discuss your property’s current assessment, contact Municipal Property Assessment Corp. at 1-866-296-6722.

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MARKHAM SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURAL CENTRE PUBLIC MEETING

Markham Council has approved a proposal for f a sports, entertainment & cultural centre, including a financial and partnership framework. The proposed 20,000 seat centre is to be located in Markham Centre on about 6 acres of land west of the Unionville GO Station and north of Highway 407. It is intended to be a world-class venue for concerts, cultural celebrations, sporting events, conventions and community uses. Council is holding public meetings to provide residents with additional information. All residents are invited to participate in a public meeting on June 27 for information on: • Overview of the site plan and facility • Integration into the Markham Centre Plan • Transportation/transit analysis

Wednesday, June 27 | 7:00 p.m. Markham Civic Centre, Council Chamber 101 Town Centre Blvd. For more details on the proposal visit www.markham.ca

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July 1, 2012

Canada Day and “City of Markham” Celebrations

JOIN US AS MARKHAM MAKES ITS OFFICIAL CHANGE FROM TOWN TO CITY! 3 - 6 p.m. 4 p.m. SHARP 4:30 p.m. Dusk (approx. 10 p.m.)

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Markham Village Farmers’ Market Robinson Street and Main Street, Markham Open Saturdays - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m

FREE children’s activities People’s Parade - Hwy 7 & McCowan Rd to Milne Park

Participants meet at 3:00 p.m. - southeast corner of Markville Mall

Flag raising ceremony and singing of O’ Canada Fireworks display (No Unauthorized Fireworks allowed)

Milne Park (East side of McCowan Rd, south of Hwy 7) FREE Shuttle buses from Markville Shopping Centre to Milne Park. (Pick-up at the SE corner bus stop.) 12:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. - midnight NO public parking at Milne Park Visit www.markham.ca for more info.

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Call for Volunteers for Markham’s Canada Day Celebrations We’re looking for outgoing, energetic individuals interested in supporting the community and having lots of fun at the same time. For more information on how to get involved, contact: Gillian Kwiecien, assistant to Councillor Carolina Moretti at gkwiecien@markham.ca or 905-477-7000 ext. 4886

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When we began to do our theme ads earlier this year, we were amazed at how much of a contribution all This is a bone-in section of these different national cuisines have made to the porkrack—essentiallyapork 'global cuisine' that we all currently enjoy. Long gone prime rib. It is traditionally are the 'meat and potato' diets, not that we don't all roasted in the piece with occasionally enjoy meat and potatoes, but there is the bone, and then glazed now so much more to be had. We've accepted a lot close to completion, with of these hitherto unknown items into our culinary either cloudberry preserve life, and they've become part of that adventure. This or lingonberry preserve week we are visiting Finland and our hostess is our (also Swedish, but enjoyed head baker, Jaana. We chose this week to make this by Finns). We'll have a 'visit' because it's the summer solstice on Wednesday recipe available for you to (now past) and it's a big deal in Finland. It's called prepare this. 'Midsummer Night' and it's the longest day of the Featured this LB. year, and in Finland, the sun stays up all night long. As week at... a matter of fact, it doesn't get dark at all, all summer long. Anybody and everybody leaves the cities and goes to the cottage to celebrate 'Juhannus', and there are a lot of cottages because there are a lot of lakes — 185,000, to be exact. "We celebrate with enormous bonfires by the lake (or sea) — and it's an amazing sight to see hundreds of bonfires burning around the lake. Other traditions are saunas, swimming, BBQing sausages, going dancing at outdoor venues, doing love spells to see who you will marry, and imbibing excessively." So here goes...

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SANDWICH FINNISH —CAKES—

I was not sure what to write here, so Grethe went and made one for my lunch. WOW! It's edible art, you won't believe them. They look like a smaller layer cake, creamFINNISH pillbox cheese iced, decorated on top, and in two ﬂavours. The ﬁrst —CHEESE— is ham, Swiss and lettuce, the This is a milder skim-milk other is a smoked salmon, cheese that is used on most cream cheese and spinach. any sandwich made in Ham & Swiss - $6.99 ea. Finland. % Smoked Salmon Reg. $3.99/100g & Spinach - $8.99 ea.

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From what I have discovered, Finns like treats — a lot of them! We've arrangd a selection of three to feature this week: Firstly, we'll have Licorice, or Lakritsi, as it's called. Although there is a seemingly endless variety of types, both hard and soft, we'll be featuring Panda soft and chewy licorice in either the traditional molasses, raspberry or an outside the box, blueberry flavour. They all come in boxes — 200g size to be exact. % OFF Reg. $3.79 ea, featured at... Next, we'll have chocolate, too. The brand is 'Marabou' and there will be three types. The sample that I inhaled was the Milk, always a good sampling reference point, but Jaana insists that the bars with Hazelnuts are the best, and we'll also have 'Dark Chocolate' bars, too! When I noted that they are made in Sweden, the reply was that 'All Finns love them'! They come in a 200g bar, so you'll be able to share if EA. you need to. Featured at... And, most people might not think of this as a treat but a staple, Finn Crisps! These have been made since 1952 and served at the summer Olympics in Helsinki. Varieties are Multigrain, Original and Caraway. % Reg. $3.29. OFF Featured this week at...

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Thinking Finnish, we'll be making... SUMMER SOLSTICE STARS (LUUMUTORTTU) These are puff pastry pinwheels brushed with brandy, with a dried plum filling. This is traditionally a Christmas pastry, but the Finns generally look for occasions to eat...$2.99 each. CLOUDBERRY DANISH Our divine danish dough made with butter, filled with cream cheese filling and cloudberry preserve. Cloudberries are a delicacy in Finland; people go crazy for them! They look like an orange raspberry and grow only in Lapland (northern Finland) $2.99 each. JELLY ROLLS (KÄÄRETORTTU) These are made everyday in our bakery and are crazy popular. I've told their story many times in the past, and we sell a Canadianized version with the mixed fruit. In Finland the filling is either apple preserve or strawberry jam. There will be different types available; firstly, our usual one with the mixed fruit, a version with local strawberries and whipped cream and a third called 'Unelmatorttu' which is chocolate sponge filled with a vanilla butter cream filling. Whichever you like, $12.95 each. RHUBARB SQUARES (RAPARPERIPIIRAKKA) In Finland they don't make the traditional fruit pie as we know it, but more like a flat cake with fruit bakedin. These are in 8"x5" foils, with some added almond cream to spice things up. $7.99 each. TOSCACAKES (TOSKAKAKKU) These are also made in 8" by 5" foils. It's a beautiful dense moist white cake topped with caramelized almonds halfway through the baking process, then baked further to 'crisp golden goodness'. $7.95 each. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE This is Jaana's moms specialty, and she has been making this ever since the beginning of time, but only for birthdays and special occasions. (Unfortunately we don't have those little wild strawberries here like they have back in Finland, but they are the ones to use traditionally). We use white cake and whipping cream of course, and we brush the cake with freshlysqueezed orange juice and apricot brandy, and fill it with sliced strawberries and sliced bananas. And, if you don't eat it all on day one, it's even better and more moist the next day. Serves 6-8 $14.95 each.

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And, I quote, "Our meatballs are 100% better than the Canadian ones. They are little, pan-fried in butter, and spiced only with onions, allspice (the most important thing), salt and pepper. They are served in brown gravy with either mashed potatoes or little boiled new potatoes, with some These are not Finnish, but this is the time of the year lingonberries on the side, or by themselves cold with tube mustard and shots of vodka from the that they are in season, so enjoy them. In my opinion, freezer." We will have these available to go for dinner (or the vodka treatment) and warm at the these are the very best nectarines you can get.$ for lunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Just for the record, we will also have a feature 99LB. Café Large size, from California on the mini new potatoes in the produce section, if you want to go it on your own.

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EDITORIAL

Stop legislating common sense

Premier Dad might be called upon, once again, to legislate us to be safe. Dalton McGuinty and the Liberals have already passed laws to ensure adults don’t smoke on patios or in vehicles with children, and that everyone younger than 18 wears a helmet while riding a bicycle. Now, adult cyclists may be the next target in his cross-hairs. A review of all accidental cycling deaths in the province between 2006 and 2010, recommended bike helmets be required for cyclists of all ages. The belief is a law that covers everyone would address the fact only 27 per cent of cyclists who died from collisions were wearing helmets. Putting helmets on everyone will save lives, according to the report, which was led by deputy chief coroner Dr. Dan Cass. It’s hard to argue against that, but not everyone agrees it’s the right thing to do. In fact, Dr. Cass’ panel members could not agree on whether or not legislation was the best way to promote cycling safety and many of the people who would appear to gain the most from the possible legislation are against it. Cycling groups across the province argue education, not legislation, is the answer. Mandatory helmet use will not reduce the number of cycling injuries and,

instead, will only reinforce the incorrect belief that wearing a helmet is the only way to avoid injury. And who’s going to enforce this kind of legislation? Our police officers have more important duties than issuing tickets to helmet-less cyclists. Some believe helmet laws scare potential cyclists away, according to Markham cycling and pedestrian advisory committee vice-chairperson Peter Miasek. Some European jurisdictions encourage higher ridership without attaching mandatory helmet use, he added. While Mr. Miasek does not wear a helmet, he tries to keep to trails and residential streets. If he has to ride arterial roads, he rides the sidewalks. He believes he can manage the risk, he said. Dr. Cass also recommends an approach at the municipal level that would emphasize the creation of bike paths and bike lanes separated from roads. The inclusion of cycling and road safety education in schools and a Transportation Ministry-led campaign on cycling safety were also part of the report. But the focus seems to be on trying to legislate common sense. Instead of a law designed to protect us from ourselves, it makes more sense to look at the coroner’s suggestions for reducing cycling accidents.

What is news? Inquiring minds need to know

had the honour of speaking at career day last week at a public school in Thornhill. It’s one of those fun things community newspaper editors are invited to do, right up there with judging the Santa Claus parade or moderating the all-candidates night. (Control your excitement.) How I ranked up there with my fellow presenters — a politician, doctor, lawyer, chef and computer-assisted animator for big budget sci-fi/ adventure films, among others — is a mystery to me, although like the show What Not to Wear, perhaps they brought in someone they thought could have done better with his life, considering his many talents. “Children, pay attention. There’s a life lesson to be learned here,” the looks on the teachers’ faces seemed to say as I walked to the front of the class. (I am just kidding.) I did my best to give the kids some idea of what a community newspaper editor’s job is like and what they might expect if they were to choose a career in local news. In that you spend a lot of time in front of a computer or on the phone and do a lot of reading and working on your computer. Covering wars or natural disasters or being interviewed yourself about

Bernie O’Neill the incredible story you broke is much less common and besides, you need to get home on time to have dinner with the kids. I must say the students were very welcoming and asked a lot of great questions, on top of the questions they were compelled to ask to complete the booklet that went with career day, such as how much schooling is required and how much I make. I was also able to give them a little lesson about what news is and how we collect it, harvest it, hunt it down, dig it up or whatever we have to do to get our hands on it (which was one of the common supplementary questions: where does the news come from or

how to you get it?) News, I told them, is essentially stories about people, places and things. But mostly people. So what stories about people do other people want to hear? It boils down to a few basic criteria. Timeliness: Is it something that just happened? Or is about to happen? That’s news. Did it happen two months ago, two years ago? Not so much. Proximity: Did it happen in Markham, the Chicago suburb (I keep getting Google alerts about Markham, Illinois) or did it happen in Markham, Ont.? If you are talking about Markham the town that wants to be a city (above the city that sometimes thinks it’s a country), then that’s news to the people around here. If it happened in suburban Chicago, it’s not really news, at least not to us, unless it was something really big. Which brings us to... Audience: Who are they? Homeowners with two cars, two kids, two cats who live in a certain area? Certain stories will interest them that might not interest others. Impact: Will what you are about to tell people change the community in which they live? Cost them a lot of money? Alter the environment of the planet they are inhabiting? Then this is

a story people tend to want to hear. Conflict: Where there is struggle, violence, crime, war or even a simple difference of opinion, there are stories that tend to get read or listened to. The traffic jam near the accident often isn’t about lanes being blocked, it’s about people slowing down to take a look. Novelty: You might call it, “Man bites dog.” If you are talking about something that happened that rarely happens, something unique, novel, not an everyday occurence, you have news. Celebrity: For whatever reason, we are interested in what the popular, beautiful, rich, powerful and talented people are up to. It’s in our nature. Through Internet and news websites and tracking of what gets read and looked at and what doesn’t — which also determines where advertisers advertise — more than ever, news organizations are focused on giving people what they want rather than trying to tell them what they should be interested in. Which will be the challenge for these young people 10 years from now when they head out into a changing work world that probably won’t look the same as it does today, especially when it comes to media. (Although what I heard in hallways at the end of career day was a lot of kids talking about becoming lawyers. Like I said, smart kids.)

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He was wearing a piece of cloth over his face, a white T-shirt under a brown buttonup shirt, beige pants, brown shoes and carrying a white bag. No one was injured during the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876- 5423, ext. 6630, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com or text your tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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Mayor, delegation off to China By L.H. Tiffany Hsieh

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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti will travel to China for the Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association Trade Mission Nov. 21 to Dec. 5. Markham was invited by the Confederation of Greater Toronto Chinese Business Associations to participate in the mission, which aims to further strengthen and promote economic, business and cultural ties between key cities in China and the GTA. The five-member Markham delegation, to be led by Mr. Scarpitti, will include companies and institutions in the high-tech, real estate, medical and health care and financial

services sectors. The delegation will travel to Qingdao, Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan, Huadu and Shenzhen. Markham’s previous mission to China was in 2008, followed by various business visits by individual staff and elected officials, including Regional Councillor Gord Landon who visited several Chinese markets earlier this year. Town staff is recommending that the mayor, Mr. Landon and the economic development director return to Qingdao to further pursue business development opportunities. The total costs of the mission is estimated at $53,000.

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The project is being conducted in accordance with the Ontario Energy Board’s Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction, and Operation of Hydrocarbon Pipelines and Facilities in Ontario, 6th Ed., 2011. The proposed work will also meet the requirements of the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Process for Realty Activities Other Than Electricity Projects, as amended September 2008. Once the study is

complete, Enbridge may apply to the Ontario Energy Board for approval to construct the project. If approved, construction is proposed for 2014 and 2015.

Invitation to Participate and Comment Public and agency consultation is a key component of this project. Enbridge is hosting a second round of Open Houses to provide you with an opportunity to review the project and provide input. Drop in to one of our Open Houses between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - City of Mississauga Radisson Plaza Mississauga Toronto Airport, Dorothy Room, 175 Derry Rd. E., Mississauga Wednesday, June 27, 2012 – Town of Markham St. Robert Catholic High School Cafeteria, 8101 Leslie St.,Thornhill

Construction planning and mitigation will be discussed at the Open Houses. Enbridge recognizes that there are potential construction impacts and is committed to discussing these concerns with the community. The Open Houses will also provide information on the schedule for completion of the environmental assessment and further opportunities for stakeholder engagement prior to and during construction.

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Gallery turns gala into accessible party Attend Friday’s Crystallized event for $25 By L.H. Tiffany Hsieh

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A $150-per-ticket fundraising gala for the Varley Art Gallery of Markham has been turned into a party. No longer a fundraising event for the Varley-McKay Art Foundation, organizers behind Friday’s Crystallized: the Varley Gala dropped the ticket price to $25 in an effort to be more accessible. “We want to make sure everybody can attend,” said John Ryerson, Markham’s director of culture. “So we thought it’s better to go with a cheaper, more accessible price.” Crystallized, which will celebrate the gallery’s 15th anniversary, along with the official unveiling of the new exhibition space, was also turned into a party on account of the gallery’s recent fine art auction that raised more than $71,000 for the Varley-McKay foundation, Mr. Ryerson said. “We just finished with the auction ... the real purpose (on Friday) is to celebrate the gala,” he said. Local Councillor Don Hamilton said he hopes the reduced ticket price will draw more residents. He said while the gallery had a deficit of about $600,000 in 2011 (Markham Museum had a deficit of $690,000 and the Flato Markham Theatre $575,000), “That’s the price we have to pay for culture. Culture moves society forward.” As for the $2.5-million expansion of the Varley gallery, it has been in the works two years. It was a long process, Varley’s curator Anik Glaude said. The new gallery space of 1,500 square feet on the main floor means increased space and opportunities for larger exhibitions, she said. With another 1,500 sq-ft of office space now located directly above the new gallery space, existing offices will be converted to a studio for community and programming use. Renovation in the front hall will begin in the fall. To launch the new gallery space dedicated to the Varley’s permanent

Upcoming at Varley In 2012-2013, the Varley will be presenting a series of three historical exhibitions, allowing visitors to follow the evolution of Canadian art chronologically through the course of the 20th century. Oct. 28 to Jan. 20: Impressionism? Selected Works from the Collection of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Feb. 2 to May 5: Canada on Canvas May 25 to Sept. 2: Structures/Rhythms/ Colours: The Plasticiens and Beyond, Montreal, 1955-1970

Local artist Xianjing Yan. collection, artworks from Wallace Joyce’s collection will be showcased in Collections in Context: The Wallace Joyce Gift. Mr. Joyce, who died in 2010 at age 95, donated $1.4 million to the Varley-McKay foundation in 2008 for the expansion project.

On the web Check out a video by Sjoerd Witteveen interviewing Varley Gallery curator Anik Glaude. To see the video, go to yorkregion.com and click on videos.

Works Ms Glaude has selected from Mr. Joyce’s collection for the exhibition include those from celebrated Canadian artists such as A.J. Casson, Doris McCarthy, Alan Collier, Walter J. Phillips and David Blackwood. A selection of works from the gallery’s namesake, Frederick Horsman Varley, a member of the Group of Seven painters, is also to be showcased. Popular pieces such as Portrait of Kathy (Laughing) (c.1952-53) and new acquisitions, such as Shelled Buildings – France (c.1918) will be displayed, Ms Glaude said. The exhibition will be shown until January. Also on display in the main hall until Sept. 3, Da Bao (Takeout) features 17 artists from Canada and China in themes of cultural identity, Ms Glaude said. About half of the works in this exhibit are shipped from China, she added. Thanks to a $5,000 donation from IBM, gallery admission is free for the rest of the year. Crystallized: the Varley Gala takes place at the gallery at 7 p.m. tomorrow. For tickets or more information, visit the gallery or call Francesca Dauphinais at 905477-9511, ext. 3264.

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York Region Media Group Metroland Media new rear-drive sports coupe, sold in Canada under the Scion brand. FR-S stands for Front-Engine, Rearwheel-drive, Sport, but unlike the car that Toyota will be supplying him next year – which will be heavily modified for the professional circuit – the one we used at StEustache was entirely stock. “It was truly amazing how this car was able to put up with the abuse we put it through today,” said Cyr. “There are not many cars on the market that could take hot laps all afternoon with my foot mashed

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SL FWD model shown▲

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^Cars not exactly as shown. Total Discounts advertised are available to cash purchasers only and consist of an Employee Pricing Discount and a Consumer Cash Discount. Total Discounts are $6,435 for a new 2012 Altima 3.5 SR (T4SG12 FE00), CVT transmission/$3,092 for a new 2012 Juke SL AWD (N5XT12 LN00), CVT transmission/$4,438 for a new 2012 Rogue SL AWD (Y6TG12 AA00), CVT transmission/$13,044 for a new 2012 Titan Crew Cab SL 4x4 SWB (3CFG72 AA00), automatic transmission. Employee Pricing Discounts are only in effect between May 1st and 31st, 2012 (“Event Period”) and refer to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Nissan employees and exclude any negotiated bonuses or other special incentives that employees may receive from time to time. Employee Pricing Discounts range from $934 to $6,365 (vary by model) and are only available on the purchase of new 2012 Versa Sedan/Hatchback, Sentra, Altima Sedan/Coupe (excluding Hybrid), Maxima, 370Z Coupe/Roadster, Quest, Cube, Juke, Murano, Rogue, Armada, Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier and Titan. The vehicle must be sold during the Event Period. Employee Pricing Discounts will be deducted from the selling price before taxes and can be combined with lease/finance offers – except when the Employee Pricing Discount has been combined with a Consumer Cash Discount to form a Total Discount. Consumer Cash Discounts range from $400 to $8,000 (vary by model) and will be deducted from the selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with lease/finance or other offers. See your Nissan retailer for more details. ÐModels shown $27,816 Selling Price for a new 2012 Altima 3.5 SR (T4SG12 AA00), CVT transmission/$23,991 Selling Price for a new 2012 Juke SL FWD (N5ST12 AE00), CVT transmission/$31,724 Selling Price for a new 2012 Rogue SL AWD (Y6TG12 AA00), CVT transmission/$39,418 Selling Price for a new 2012 Titan CC SL 4X4 SWB (3CFG72 AA00), automatic transmission. $6,111/$2,816/$4,438/$13,044 Cash Purchaser Discounts are included. ΩBased on the December 2011 AIAMC report. ^ÐFreight and PDE charges ($1,695/$1,695/$1,750/$1,730), air-conditioning tax ($100), certain fees where applicable (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee) are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes (including excise tax and fuel conservation tax, where applicable) are extra. Finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between May 1st and 31st, 2012. ^Total Discounts advertised are available to cash purchasers only and consist of an Employee Pricing Discount and a Consumer Cash Discount. Total Discounts are $8,168 for a new 2012 Altima 3.5 SR (T4SG12 NA00), CVT transmission/$4,516 for a new 2012 Sentra 2.5 SE-R (C4SG12 RT00), CVT transmission/$3,559 for a new 2012 Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL (B5RG12 SU00), CVT transmission/$13,556 for a new 2012 Titan Crew Cab SL 4x4 SWB (3CFG72 NE00), automatic transmission. Employee Pricing Discounts are only in effect between June 1st and July 3rd, 2012 (“Event Period”) and refer to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Nissan employees and exclude any negotiated bonuses or other special incentives that employees may receive from time to time. Employee Pricing Discounts range from $934 to $6,365 (vary by model) and are only available on the purchase of new 2012 Versa Sedan/Hatchback, Sentra, Altima Sedan/Coupe (excluding Hybrid), Maxima, 370Z Coupe/Roadster, Quest, Cube, Juke, Murano, Rogue, Armada, Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier and Titan. The vehicle must be sold during the Event Period. Employee Pricing Discounts will be deducted from the selling price before taxes and can be combined with lease/finance offers – except when the Employee Pricing Discount has been combined with a Consumer Cash Discount to form a Total Discount. Consumer Cash Discounts range from $400 to $8,100 (vary by model) and will be deducted from the selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with lease/finance or other offers. See your Nissan retailer for more details. ÐModels shown $26,316 Selling Price for a new 2012 Altima 3.5 SR (T4SG12 AA00), CVT transmission/$19,395 Selling Price for a new 2012 Sentra 2.5 SE-R (C4SG12 AA00), CVT transmission/$19,020 Selling Price for a new 2012 Versa Hatch 1.8 SL (B5RG12 SU00), CVT transmission/$43,856 Selling Price for a new 2012 Titan CC SL 4X4 SWB (3CFG72 NE00), automatic transmission. $7,611/$4,384/$3,559/$13,556 Cash Purchaser Discounts are included. ΩBased on the December 2011 AIAMC report. ^≠ÐFreight and PDE charges ($1,695/$1,567/$1,567/$1,730), air-conditioning tax ($100), certain fees where applicable (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee) are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes (including excise tax and fuel conservation tax, where applicable) are extra. Finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between June 1st and July 3rd, 2012.

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Stk#2751A 68,818 kms

Stk#P2172 56,326 kms

Stk#P2179 62,498 kms

Stk#P2145 61,500 kms

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Stk#P2156 44,162 kms

Stk#P2126 6,660 kms

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Stk#P2091 56,550 kms

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Stk#P2017 65,500 kms

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Stk#P2155 52,658 kms

Stk#P2175 85,795 kms

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NOW $12,990

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NOW $21,845

2008 PORSCHE

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2010 INFINITI FX35

2009 INFINITI G27X

2006 HYUNDAI SONATA

Stk#2699A 19,775 kms

Stk#P2114A 48,900 kms

Stk#2125A 64,150 kms

Stk#P2166 64,654 kms

Stk#2687A 101,587 kms

NOW $37,995

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The 2013 FR-S has a driver focused cockpit – its centre-mounted tach is the focus of the three-gauge cluster. This features an easy-to-read inset digital display and includes a programmable shift indicator to warn you of impending redline.

the brakes as you’re going hard into a corner and you’ll hear and feel the engine speed rise to match wheel speed as the transmission downshifts. This is ideal in a track situation, but most weekend racers would probably opt for the manual. No matter which transmission you choose, all models benefit from a Torsen limited-slip differential – another reason this vehicle feels so composed in the corners. Other than a few outward styling differences (ie. the BRZ gets a slotted grille, FR-S is egg-crate – and reversed), both cars are nearly identical. But in terms of content, the FR-S , like other Scion vehicles, is mono-spec, which means you get a single well-equipped model with numerous options for performance and personalization. The cars we drove at St. Eustache were base vehicles with an upgraded $515 Pioneer audio system, but I found the $25,990 manual-shift FR-S just fine as-is. Ditto for the $27,170 automatic. The manual BRZ starts at $27,295 ($28,495 with automatic) and can be optioned up to even higher trim that includes heated leather seats and dual-zone climate control. But I’d save the dough. Sure, I’m thrifty, but the grippy fabric seats in the FR-S work for me,

and in a cabin this small, there’s no need for two heating and cooling zones. When I say small, it’s not so much up front but in back where passengers better not be much over five-foot-six. And front occupants need to be mindful about moving their seats forward. This area, however, is better suited to cargo, where the rear seat folds flat and provides enough space to take a set of tires to the track. Which is where the FR-S really shines. Sure, it’s great fun on your daily commute, but drive it hard and you’ll find out what Akio Toyoda meant when he demanded a car that was “built by passion, not by committee.”

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The aerodynamic body of the new Scion FR-S sportscar was inspired by the sleek Toyota 2000GT from the late 1960s. FR-S stands for Front engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport, and it is the fifth model in the Scion lineup sold in Canada.

off for better track performance and the full drifting experience. All this along with a lower centre of gravity than Porsche Cayman, Nissan GT-R and Subaru WRX. After being tossed about by Pat Cyr on the drifting circuit, I took both manual and automatic models through numerous laps on the track, not to mention several runs on a slalom course. The six-speed manual shifter, as expected, was a joy to work. It has short, tight throws, just the right amount of friction and plenty of feel. It was the perfect accompaniment to this free-revving engine. And so, it turned out, was the six-speed automatic. I completed a couple of laps with the system in normal mode and full stability control, yet was still impressed with its quick shifts, decent throttle response and willingness to accelerate. In Sport mode – even without the paddle shifters – the auto fired off gear changes more rapidly than many double-clutch transmissions I’ve tested, and held each gear to just below redline. Throttle response was now even quicker, and I would estimate zero-100 km/h acceleration times for this model to be close to the manual’s 7.3 seconds. Also impressive is the system’s automatic ‘throttle-blipping.’ Apply

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Urban parks expected ahead of schedule By L.H. Tiffany Hsieh

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Three town-owned parks will be delivered earlier than anticipated at the World On Yonge site in Thornhill. Markham’s development services committee OK’d a request from Liberty Development Corporation Tuesday to proceed with the design and construction of these

parks in advance of the town’s projected schedule. According to a staff report, Liberty is motivated to build these parks early for marketing and promotional reasons and to make sure the parks are finished at the same time as occupancy of the adjacent commercial and residential units. The parks will be built over the privately owned underground

parking garage. They will be urban in character, largely with hard surfaces, planting, seating, shade structures, water features or fountains and other associated site amenities. The cost of the design, construction and contract administration of the park will be financed by the developer. Minimum value is set at $1.5 million per acre based on about

1.4 acres of parks for a total of $2 million. Markham will reimburse the developer subject to compliance with terms and conditions. The design will likely proceed through the summer and fall with the requisite community meeting to take place in the winter, the report states. Construction is anticipated next summer.

Council to settle parking vs. patio debate Unionville Main Street merchants don’t want less parking By L.H. Tiffany Hsieh

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A showdown over outdoor patios and parking spaces is brewing on Main Street Unionville and for safety reasons, Markham council could nix one or the other for good next week. “The parking and patio are intertwined,” Unionville Councillor Don Hamilton said. “You can’t have patios when cars are parked there.” The problem of patios encroaching illegally onto interlocked parking spaces — between the sidewalk and the road — on the west side of Main Street Unionville has been around for a number of years, Mr. Hamilton said. He said there are typically only three businesses on the street that put patios out in the summer. Earlier this year, Markham discontinued boulevard patios for public safety reasons. On Monday, the town’s general committee will vote on a staff recommendation to prohibit parking on the west side of the street at all times, except from 6 to 9 a.m. Monday to Friday. If passed, about 25 street parking spaces could be lost during peak business hours, Mr. Hamilton said, adding that many

merchants on the street already feel there aren’t enough parking spaces on the east side of the street, behind the shops. If parking stays, Mr. Hamilton said there will be “no point” at Tuesday’s council meeting in considering allowing outdoor patios during summer. According to a staff report, the parking prohibition is recommended to address safety concerns for pedestrians and patio users as well as concerns with obstructed sightlines for vehicles turning off and onto the street. The weekday morning parking allowance is to allow temporary parking during non-peak hours for customers attending the two existing coffee shops on the street. Markham council will also consider a proposed encroachment agreement to allow patios on the street over the summer and into the fall this year. Requirements proposed in the agreement include a $2-million liability insurance (naming the town as an additional insured party) and a submission of a detailed patio plan. It’s proposed that smoking and amplified music not be permitted on the patios. Mr. Hamilton said he doesn’t mind the patio or the parking either way. “I’m for safety and I’m glad this has surfaced so we can address it,” he said.

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The original location identified for the facility was a town-owned, 25-acre property near Markham Road and Kirkham Drive, behind Costco. A $4.6-million community park complete with features such as soccer/cricket fields, picnic area, splash pad, mini skate park and a community garden has been proposed for this site. Another small park is being proposed on the community centre site, which will see 8.4 acres devoted to the building and 5 acres to the future park. “So residents will get two parks,” Mr. Kanapathi said. He said Markham council chose the Middlefield Road site for the community centre and library

because it offers more visibility and accessibility for students and seniors. The site behind Costco lacks public transportation, he said. According to the architect

Andrew Frontini, who presented the facility’s site layout and program to the town’s general committee Monday, the community centre will have a strong building presence on 14th Avenue — build-

ing as close to the street as possible — with 400 parking spaces at the rear. Total construction cost is estimated at $52 million, Mr. Frontini said.

Mr. Kanapathi said construction is expected to start in 2013, with building completion in 2015 at the latest. “It’s a gift for the community,” he said. “It’s a wonderful facility.”

Class Environmental Assessment to address Outfall Capacity Limitations at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION FORUM # 2 The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have jointly initiated a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (Class EA) to identify the preferred solution for addressing the future capacity limitations of the existing outfall at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). The first Public Information Forum held in May 2011, provided information on the Class EA process and background information on the study. In order to provide further information on the initial screening of alternatives, the evaluation criteria being considered for the impact assessment and to receive input from interested persons, Durham and York Regions will be holding Public Information Forum (PIF) #2 as follows: Date: Time: Location:

Tuesday June 26, 2012 Open House from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. Pickering Recreation Complex, Meeting Room 1 & 2 (second floor), 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, ON (parking located at the front of the building)

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Open House from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. Banquet Hall, McLean Community Centre 95 Magill Drive, Ajax, ON

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Long-awaited community centre takes shape in southeast

LOGAN KANAPATHI: Councillor upbeat about new facility.

FAST FACTS What’s inside the southeast community centre and library:

If you require accommodations to fully participate in this meeting please contact Durham Region at 905-668-7711 ext. 3840 with your specific requirements. Public and agency consultation is a key component of the Municipal Class EA process. All those with an interest in the project are encouraged to attend the Public Information Forum to provide input into this important study. Comments are welcome at any time during the Class EA, at all Public Information Forums, via the project website, via email or by contacting either of the Regions’ Project Managers. Details have been given below. Website:

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Barry Laverick, P.Eng. Project Manager The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Phone: 905 668-7711, ext. 3840 Toll-free: 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-2051

Wayne Green, P.Eng. Project Manager The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 905 830-4444, ext. 5049 Toll-free: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 5049 Fax: 905-836-4590

As part of the consultation initiative, the Regions are compiling a Project Contact List of parties interested in receiving further information during the Class EA process. If you are interested in being added to the Project Contact List, please submit your contact information. Project documents will also be posted to the project website, and reference copies will be available at the Central Branch of the Pickering Public Library and the Main Branch of the Ajax Public Library. Please note that comments will be maintained for reference throughout the project and will become part of the public record. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Environmental Assessment Act, any personal information such as name, address and telephone number included in a submission will become part of the public record unless the commenter specifically requests that such personal details not be included in the public record. Thank you for your participation in this study.

Library, 20,000 sq. ft. Will include children’s information playground, teen area, study/lounge spaces, range of collections, digital media lab, creation studio Aquatics, 34,200 sq. ft. Will include leisure/teaching pool, a 25-metre lane pool, water slide, therapy/ whirlpool, on-deck viewing, change rooms Fitness area, 9,000 sq. ft. Will include a fitness open studio area, group exercise rooms, dance studio, tai chi/yoga/mediation room Gymnasium/track, 25,800 sq. ft. Will include a triple gymnasium, track, storage, gym/fitness change rooms Multi-use area, 13,000 sq. ft. Will include three program rooms, older adults area, teaching kitchen, youth area Common areas, 17,000 sq. ft. Will include a cafe, social gathering space, staff room, welcome area, seating areas Outdoor landscape area will include a library reading terrace/garden, covered piazza space and basketball court.

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Stay cool in hot weather Markham issued an extreme heat alert Tuesday and residents were being urged to stay cool. The alert will be in effect until 6 p.m. today due to Environment Canada’s forecast of high temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius and a humidex reading that is expected to reach or exceed 40 degrees Celsius in Markham before things cool down tonight. As part of the town’s Hot Weather Response Plan, some community centres and the Markham Civic Centre have been designated as cooling centres where residents can seek comfort from the extreme heat. Residents are asked to take precautions to

avoid suffering heat-related illnesses. Residents are also encouraged to call or visit family, friends and neighbours, especially isolated adults and seniors who are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness, to make sure they are cool and drinking plenty of fluids. Cooling centres open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Angus Glen Community Centre, 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr. East • Armadale Community Centre, 2401 Denison St. • Milliken Mills Community Centre, 7600 Kennedy Rd. • Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave. • Centennial Community Centre, 8600 McCowan Rd.

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EMPLOYEE PRICING EVENT Three local students might get their ticket to Oz today as they compete for a coveted spot in CBC-TV’s Over the Rainbow reality show. Julia Gartha, from Unionville, Amanda Silcoff, from Vaughan, and Nobleton’s Sarah Forestieri, a student of St. Elizabeth C.H.S. in Thornhill, were among the 100 young women selected as part of today’s callbacks for the show that airs in September. Starting at 7:30 a.m. this morning, the top competitors from across the country were to battle it out in Toronto for the chance to capture one of 10 spots in the live competition series. The winner of the series will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Canadian production of The Wizard of Oz, opening at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto this December. The competition so far, which involved

nearly 600 contestants lining up after midnight outside the CBC building on Front St. W., was exciting and intimidating, said 16-year-old Amanda, who attends a private school in Thornhill. “Each and every one of the people there were absolutely amazing,” she said yesterday, as she headed into a session with her Toronto vocal coach. “When they handed me the Golden Ticket” (entitling her to today’s callback) I was speechless. I didn’t know what to say.” Last night, the contestants met downtown to walk to the Princess of Wales theatre to watch War Horse, she said. Sarah Forestieri was equally thrilled to be picked after auditioning in Montreal. A vocal major in the Regional Arts Program at St. Elizabeth, playing Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz is something the 17-year-old said she has dreamed of her entire life. — Kim Zarzour

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Helmet laws can discourage adults from cycling, locals say BY JOE FANTAUZZI

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A coroner’s review calling for all cyclists to wear helmets in Ontario has been well received in York Region. But simply making everyone wear a helmet while encouraging an increase in bicycle ridership may not be as simple as it seems. The review, headed by

Ontario deputy chief coroner of investigations Dr. Dan Cass, examined 129 deaths between Jan. 1, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2010. Among the 14 recommendations were that bike helmets, currently not required for cyclists 18 and older, be required for everyone. The review also recommended placing side guards on heavy trucks to protect

cyclists from being pulled underneath. Noting some adults do not want to wear helmets, the coroner’s office also suggested an evaluation of the impact of mandatory helmet rules on cycling should accompany any change of the law. That’s because some believe helmet laws scare potential cyclists away,

Markham cycling and pedestrian advisory committee vicechairperson Peter Miasek, 64, said. The coroner’s report also notes some critics of mandatory helmet legislation point to the drop in cycling Australia experienced after its helmet law was introduced. Some European jurisdictions have decided to encourage higher ridership without attaching mandatory helmet use, Mr. Miasek said. While he does not wear a helmet, he tries to keep to trails and residential streets.

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If he has to ride arterial roads, he rides the sidewalks. “I personally feel I can manage the risk,” he said, but if required by law, he will wear a helmet. The coroner’s report found 95 of the 129 cyclists — or 74 per cent — who suffered a fatal injury were not wearing a helmet. Markham’s cycling and pedestrian advisory committee sent a letter to Dr. Cass in November 2011 detailing six recommendations to improve safety for all cyclists. It recommended investigating how feasible it is to require large

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After a two-year consultation process, Markham’s Varley Village, in the heart of Unionville, will be free of new development standards aimed to keep a lid on so-called monster homes. About 654 property owners in the Varley Village area responded to a survey asking whether or not they would support additional infill zoning regulations. With a 58-per-cent response rate, 55 per cent of homeowners said they do not support added regulations, 44 per cent said they do and 1 per cent said they have no opinion. “This is really democracy in action,” Unionville Councillor Don Hamilton said. “It was brought forward by residents for residents and the public has spoken.” The Varley Village is sandwiched between Hwy. 7 and Carlton Road and includes Sciberras Road, Fred Varley Drive, a portion of Fitzgerald Avenue, Krieghoff Avenue, Gainsville Avenue and a portion of Pomander Road. Based on the survey results, the town’s development services committee endorsed the Unionville subcommittee’s recommendation not to proceed with an infill housing bylaw Tuesday.

However, Mr. Hamilton said there will be closer scrutinization of the town’s committee of adjustment approvals. According to a staff report, members of a working group perceive that many of the newer developments regarded as “overbuilt” and “incompatible” are the result of decisions of the committee of adjustment with respect to zoning variance requests. The report stated town staff will continue to monitor the situation in Varley Village and throughout Markham, as well as provide comments to the committee of adjustment on variance applications.

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TASTE OF ASIA FEST Taste of Asia runs from June 23 to 24. It is an annual multicultural event hosted by the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham, the Association of Progressive Muslims of Ontario and the Town of Markham. The event was first introduced in 2003 during the SARS outbreak, with a mandate of boosting the local economy. The first Taste of Asia festival also provided a platform for the community to promote the multicultural mosaic of Canada and create harmony among various cultural groups through an event that fosters mutual respect and co-operation. The event includes two days of non-stop multicultural performances and more than 150 street vendor booths, operated by different cultural groups. Last year’s event attracted more than 100,000 participants. The event

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Sunday RE-SCHEDULED BED RACE The Great Markham Stouffville Hospital Bed Race begins at 2 p.m. Come out and cheer on teams of five that will race hospital beds down Main Street, Unionville in support of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation’s Buy a Bed program, an important part of the hospital’s expansion campaign. To keep the festivities and energy going throughout the day, entertainment will be provided by Cece Paster and Word of Mouth at the Millennium Bandstand. Look out for the awards ceremony shortly after the race. The event is at Unionville’s Millennium Bandstand at the intersection of Fred Varley Drive and Main Street.

June 26 EVENING WITH OTR HOST The Canadian Mental Health Association presents an evening with Michael Landsberg. The host of TSN’s Off the Record was also featured in the CTV documentary Darkness and Hope: Depression, Sports and Me. The event is 5:30 to 9 p.m. and will also feature the association’s annual general meeting at the Markham Theatre for Performing Arts at 171 Town Centre Blvd. (northwest corner of Warden Avenue and Hwy. 7). For tickets, call Jamie Yeun 905-853-8477. Tickets: $10.

June 28 Community meeting on domestic violence at 7 p.m. at Milliken Mills Library at 7600 Kennedy Rd. in Markham.

July 1 CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS Celebrate Canada’s 145th birthday with the Town of Markham. This Canada Day event runs from Sunday at 3 p.m. to Monday at 12 a.m. at Milne Dam Conservation Park (east side of McCowan Road, south of Hwy. 7). Free admission. Enjoy events all day long, including a citizenship ceremony, seniors luncheon, people’s parade and Milne Park Party and Fireworks. This Celebrate Markham event is funded by the town.

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FLAG RAISING CEREMONY The event includes opening ceremonies and singing of O’Canada and greetings from the mayor and dignitaries. The ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. at Milne Dam Conservation Park. Shuttle buses from Markville Shopping Centre to Milne Park will run from noon to 3:45 p.m. MILNE PARK PARTY AND FIREWORKS This event will feature Christopher Dallo, a teenaged multi-range tenor. Co-master of ceremonies is Allan Bell of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation and Ward 4 Councillor Carolina Moretti. At 3 p.m., you can enjoy free children’s activities, live entertainment, food and displays. At 10 p.m. or dusk, enjoy the fireworks display at Milne Dam Conservation Park. Shuttle buses are available from Markville Shopping Centre to Milne Park from noon to 3:45 p.m. and also from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. Unionville hosts a Canada Day celebration as well. On July 1 at 1 p.m., go to the Unionville Millennium Bandstand on Main Street, Unionville. Celebrate Canada Day with a flag raising ceremony, entertainment by Kindred Spirits Orchestra, face-painters, clowns and fun-filled family activities. Eat traditional Canada Day shortcake and prepare for a display of light, colour, and sound as the sky lights up with fireworks.

July 4 ART SHOW Mindful, a solo art show, explores the beauty and spirit of the human form. It is a mixed media collage by Linda Ruscio McIntosh. The show runs July 4 to 8 at Unionville’s McKay Art Centre at 197 Main St., Hours are Wed. to Sat. 10:15 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. Go to www.lindaruscio.com for more information on this artist. E-mail sjoseph@yrmg.com to include an event in this column. Write “event” in the subject line. We cannot guarantee every submission will be included.

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The Markham Irish Canadian Rugby Football Club men’s firsts recorded their first victory of the Ontario Rugby Union Marshall Division season with an 8-5 win ovr the Aurora Barbarians at Fletcher’s Field Saturday. Eric Gibbons scored the lone try for Markham, now 1-3. Matt Raguseo booted a penalty goal. In the men’s seconds match, Markham received one try apiece from Jordan Lofthouse and Josh Madely and a penalty kick from Connor Fitzsimmons in a 17-13 loss to Aurora. The Loss dropped Markham’s record to 1-3. The Markham men’s thirds defeated Aurora 45-29. Sean Squires scored three tries and a convert for Markham. Marlon Shorter and

Tristan Montocchio each had one. Andrew Carr kicked four converts. In Ontario Women’s League play, the Markham firsts were buoyed by a try and three converts from Emily Belchos in a 21-17 win over Toronto Scottish. Alex Grant and Liz Lennon also had one try apiece for Markham, now 2-3. The Markham women’s seconds recorded their first win of the season over Toronto Scottish 32-17. Stephanie Stuart had three tries while Anne Capra added a try and convert and Jinny Im and Stephanie Valente each had one try for Markham, now 1-4. The Markham men will play Toronto Scottish Saturday at Fletcher’s Field starting at noon. The Markham women seconds are also scheduled to play at Fletcher’s Field against Toronto Saracens at noon.

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Shotbolt courts MVP honours...again Unionville resident Lindsay Shotbolt earned most valuable player honours at the

recent All Canada Classic all-star basketball game at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. For the six-foot, Grade 12 Bill Crothers Secondary School student, it marked the second year in a row she won those honours. Playing for the winning Team West, which defeated Team East 71-70, Shotbolt led all scorers with 26 points and was 10 for 17 from the field, six for eight from the free throw line and added 16 rebounds. Shotbolt will be attending Carleton University this fall.

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COMMUNITY: 3,000-kilometre trek requires plenty of training

Ride of lifetime awaits Markham cyclists by Simone Joseph

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Three Markham residents are gearing up for the ride of their lives. The men will bicycle from Toronto to Austin, Texas, in October. The ride will benefit Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation and the programs it offers. Ryan Lau went from doing 5-km rides in mid-March to riding 125 km during one of his recent long rides. Starting out his training was tough, Mr. Lau said. “That was not fun to begin with. My body was not in shape to go these kind of distances,” he said. But friend and fellow rider Billy Cheung’s can-do attitude motivated him. “Billy is quite the role model and motivator,” Mr. Lau said. He has tried to adopt Billy’s mentality. “You should never let anyone tell you you can’t do anything. If you want to do something, do it. Don’t put too much thought into it,” Mr. Lau said, describing his friend’s attitude. Loris Bonora’s preparation for the ride includes a workout with personal trainer Mark Recaido who trains him in jeet kune doo, a form of martial arts he has been practicing for two years. He knew he needed someone to

work with one-on-one to push him. All Wellspring centres have libraries full of books, tapes and DVDs in a variety of titles pertaining to cancer. Wellspring’s model for providing supportive cancer care has been developed by a team of oncology experts, working with cancer patients, family members and caregivers. Wellspring offers support in four areas: coping skills (yoga, tai chi, Qi Gong, mediation and more), expressive programs (expressing feelings through art, music, writing or quilting), support groups (share experiences with people who are in a similar situation) and education (presentations and workshops offer advice on of living with cancer — workshops focus on everything from financial and emotional concerns to post-treatment topics). As part of this Wellspring Peloton Challenge, five pelotons of six to seven riders will travel more than 3,000 kilometres in eight days. Each peloton team will ride six hours and have 24 hours to drive ahead to their next relay point. Each rider has committed to raise $10,000 for the cause. Visit wellspringride.ca for more information on Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation.

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Ryan Lau (from left), Loris Bonora and Billy Cheung are training for the 2012 Wellspring Peloton Challenge, which raises funds for Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation and the programs the organization offers. It’s an 8-day, 24-hour, night and day, cycling relay which will see the riders bike from Toronto to Austin, Texas in October.

The Unionville Jets bantam selects were recognized for their efforts on and off the ice this past season by receiving the Award of Hometown Excellence during the

recent Ontario Minor Hockey Association annual general meeting in Richmond Hill. The Jets were one of two teams from the OMHA, which has over 100,000 players, to receive the award.

Lisa McConnell, Unionville Minor Hockey Association president, was elated. She said the players combined to give back to the Unionville Minor Hockey Association almost 350 hours of volunteer time over the

course of the 2011-12 season. As well, the team collected food for the Markham Food Bank with Hockey with Heart, toys at Christmas for the Markham Fire Department and some of the players volunteered at the Unionville

Minor Hockey Association’s Let’s Learn Hockey Orientation Camp, as well as at Breakfast with Santa and the Unionville BIA’s Family Day event on Main Street, among other things. — Michael Hayakawa

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The moment has arrived. It’s graduation time. All the work and study has resulted in achieving the goal. We honour our students who have made it through high school and college. Well done! At the same time we want to commend the teachers who have brought their students to this accomplishment. When considering teachers, Jesus is The Master Teacher for us all. He taught about the meaning and purpose of life. His lessons are timeless and enduring. Some of the life principles He laid out for us are recorded at Matthew 7:12-23. He stated that how we want people to treat us, is how we should treat them (v.12). We are to be careful not to become compliant with the culture of the day but to ﬁnd and follow the will of God for our lives (vv.13,14). We need to be careful about what we believe (v.15) so that our lives will be both meaningful and fulﬁlling (v.17). The Master Teacher calls for personal responsibility. It is important to be aware that graduation is not the end, but a new beginning. There’s much more ahead. While graduation marks a point to which students have grown, there are more lessons to be learned and maturity to be attained.

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Congratulations to our Grads! Keep up the good work! “Study the Scriptures that are able to make you wise and you will be equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:15-17). And, never stop learning and growing. As Philippians 3:14 encourages us, “Press on toward the goal to win the supreme prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward.” - Paul Fawcett

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There’s a future graduation for everyone. One day we will all ‘graduate’ from life on earth into eternity. The text book to study is the Word of God, the Bible. The course to practice and follow is spelled out there. And it should be our goal to hear the Master Teacher commend us with His “well done! Enter into the joy of thy Lord” (Matthew 25:21). If we faithfully practice what we learn we can expect to graduate with honours (Colossians 3:2324).

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Thank you for your interest, but only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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