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During this year's E.R.A.S.E. blitz -â€" a partnerâ€" ship between York police, the Ontario Environment try and 21 other police forces -â€"â€" 1,664 vehicles were inves- tigated in this region. Police laid nine charges for stunt driving. nine for seat belt violations and 53 for speeding, according to the numbers. “Impaired driving, now, is a socially unacceptable behaviour and we’re going to need to see that with street racing.”~ acting Stafl Sgt. Brad Bulrner said. A dozen charges for drivâ€" ing more than 50 kin/h over the posted speed limit were laid in York Region as part of the annual Project E.R.AS.E. (Eliminate Racing Activ- ity on Streets Everywhere) crackdown on street racing, figures released to the York Region Media Group show. The statistics reflect E.RA.S.E. efforts only and don’t include charges laid by oflicers on regular patrol. BY 10E PANTAUZZI Staff Writer For the commander of York Regional Police's traf- fic bureau. street racing is a conscious decision, the same as impaired driving. Valleyview yard/Mu: Now is an excellent time to spruce up your annual flower bed by planting ‘garden mums’, asters or ornamental cabbage and kale. Perennials can also be planted in the September and October with excellent results. ’ Refresh your urns and planters with a nice fall arrangement that will look great until winter is knocking at your door. Your lawn will appreciate some extra care to give it strength to get through the cooler temperatures and winter months so it can come back in spring stronger than ever. Ponce 01‘ hunt W Markham Fair looking for new ambassador for street racers : a 4 §_ L _ t, Visit Valleyview Gardens “Greener Grass" Seminar mieyASeptember. 509mm "fia. ‘ ,, 8636 Reesor Rd., Markham 905.471.5630 “Street racing and car enthusiasts have been around ever since the motor vehicle was invented, but there is a new culture formâ€" ing now that is taking it almost to another level,” he While there were car clubs and some racing â€" often in rural areas â€"â€" years ago, that activity has now come into urban communities. While racers can appear anywhere inYork at any time, police find a‘ higher concenâ€" tration in the region’s south end â€"â€" especially along the Hwy. 7 corridor spanning Markham, ' Richmond Hill and Vaughan, Staff Sgt. Bul- mer said. 7 Four charges of danger- ouk driving were laid against motorists, four people were busted for impaired driving and five charged with driv- ing with more than 80 milli- grams of alcohol in the blood during the blitz. two cars in a race," acting Staff Sgt~ Bulmer said, add- ing the modern definition of the activity includes fast driving, careless driving and driving vehicles with modifi- cations and implies motorist ,acting in a risky way. “I thinkthe image of sfreet racing has gone way beyond Fall Hours of Operation: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The ambassador will represent the fair during the four days (Oct. 2 to 5) of the fair, at community events throughout the year and at a two- day meeting with ambassadors from across the province in Toronto. The contest is open to men and women. If you are between 18 and 24, Markham Fair wants you. The fair is looking for entrants in its ambassador contest, Sept. 20 at the fairgrounds. Would you like to serve your com- munity, win great prizes and have fun? " Refreshments served on Friday, Sept“ Gem Cake Cutting at 2pm on Saturday, Sept. 13th 72) Wyoufir a/[tflose memorafik, precious mt)me . . . fir Me magic offiefnypart afyour 52/65. arthau Meweflers 6312 Main St., Stouffville ¢ 905-640-4646 U VV 0113]. 5 Draw for a “neuron M 0.40 ct. Diamond Stouffville District Secondary School graduate Cindy Schickedanz was the 2007 ambassador. She is studying agriculture science at the University of Guelph. The COntest will take place during a family barbecue. Unionville singer Many ambassadors and assis- tants have been from Whitchurch- Stouffville. ‘ D Go to markhamfair.ca for an entry form and more information. TWO assistants will also be select- Smm' Sun-'I‘ribunel'l'hurm g :. 11,2008 ll Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at the fair office on McCow- an Road and from Candlelight and Memories in downtown Stouffville. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, call Heather Franzisi (905-476-7524) or Mary-Lynn Seeley (905-55 7- 3127). Brian Roman will be the master of ceremonies. Aside from the competition, there will be pony rides, hay wagon rides, children's pedal tractor trials, minia- ture horses, a cash bar and music.