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“OUR CHILDREN ARE IN DESPAIR” – Activist Becky Big Canoe of the Chippewas of Georgina Island has a reflective moment at a roundtable on Truth & Reconciliation, which examined the past and looked ahead to the future.

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“When we don’t stand up for one, we stand up for nothing” By Brock Weir be Indigenous. Youngchief, a Cree student and mother. “After that day, my children had Hosted by the Aurora Public There was once a time when Todd trouble standing up and saying they Library, it was designed to foster a Jameison worked as the operations were Aboriginal at their schools with dialogue on issues affecting Aboriginal manager for a large lumber company. their friends,” he explains. “I want communities and looking to the future. It was a job with heavy responsibility them to be proud and I want them to Looking ahead, however, all agreed and certainly not one the Oneida of the stand tall, but peer pressure is very big that education is a keystone towards Thames man ever took lightly. and I want to stop that.” reconciliation – that is, education for That world was upended, however, Mr. Jamieson, now a resident non-Indigenous Canadians. when his sons came home from public of Brampton, recently shared his “We have so many new Canadians school one day and said, ‘Dad, we’re not experiences along with a group of who have never seen a First Nations native,” the image of two boys playing other Indigenous leaders from the person and the first thing they are basketball in their driveways somehow surrounding community, including waiting for are feathers and deerskins,” in conflict with the idea of “native” held water walker Becky Big Canoe, an says Jamieson, who said the racial slurs by their non-indigenous classmates. advocate for Missing & Murdered of “Dirty Native” and “Dirty Indian” For Jamieson, it was a moment, but Indigenous Women, Cree and Metis still percolate to the surface. “It puts a devastating moment, prompting him Micmac Elder of the Wolf Clan Laureen blocks on our shoulders. Education Is to quit his job to spearhead a program (Blu) Waters, who currently works at not on our end, education is on your going into Ontario schools to educate Seneca College as an elder providing end, and it has to be open. We have to be students on what it actually means to traditional teachings, and Collette Continued on page 21 Dr. G.W. Williams to move to Bayview – if Board gets its way By Brock Weir

It has stood near the corner of Dunning Avenue and Yonge Street for more than 50 years, but Dr. G.W. Williams’ time as a destination for students in Aurora’s south end might soon draw to a close. The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) last week approved its 2017 Capital Strategy which calls for the construction of a new public secondary school on Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School, pictured here on Sunday, could be moved to a new building on Bayview Avenue in as little as four years, if the YRDSB receives Provincial funding. Continued on page 8 Auroran photo Brock Weir Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Page 3 Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Page 3 Historic adventure marks Canada’s anniversary, supports charities

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By Mark Pavilons Bell made his mark on Canadian aeronautical history when he financed A King pilot has combined his love and organized Canada’s first powered of flying and adventure, into a very flight at his estate in Baddeck. John special goodwill trek part-way around McCurdy flew the AEA Silver Dart over the world. Baddeck Bay and with it, ushered in the Kingscross resident Steven Dengler age of Canadian aviation. and his father Bob, of Aurora, have Signal Hill National Historic Site created the C150 GlobalOdyssey (St. John’s, Newfoundland): In 1901, (C150GO). It will be the world’s first Guglielmo Marconi received the first- Canadian around-the-world helicopter ever transatlantic radio signal on flight, and the first-ever father-son historical Signal Hill. The transmission global circumnavigation by aircraft. was sent from his station in Poldhu, In celebration of Canada’s 150th England, where the G150GO crew will anniversary, the Canadian crew also visit in their travels. – comprised of Bob, Steven, and Marconi Centre (Poldhu, England): helicopter ace Rob “Dugal” MacDuff The signal received in Newfoundland – will fly a Canadian-made Bell 429 in 1901 was sent from this location in Global Ranger helicopter over 37,000 Cornwall, England. Built in 2001, the kilometres in just over one month. Marconi Centre Poldhu commemorates Starting in Ottawa on July 1 and the first transatlantic transmission’s zigzagging the globe, the crew will visit 100th anniversary. more than 100 airports in 14 countries. Dengler said their visit to the Along the way, they will be joined by Canadian National Vimy Memorial notable Canadians such as astronaut (Vimy, France) is particularly poignant. Dave Williams and hockey legend Guy This year marks the 100th anniversary Lafleur. of The Battle of Vimy Ridge, a defining Dengler said the journey has been moment in Canadian history. They years in the making, involving some hope to bring a wreath or perhaps an “unreal” preparations. What started artifact with them. as a “crazy idea” became less crazy as Bell Helicopter Plant (Montreal, they sorted out the details. Quebec): Founded in 1935, Bell This is a real chance for the trio to Helicopter stands at the forefront of do something historic, but Dengler said aviation technology. Its Mirabel plant, his main motivation was the father- opened in 1983, manufactures some of and-son connection. the world’s most advanced helicopters, The experienced fixed-wing and including the Bell 429 flown on the C150 helicopter pilot said they chose the Global Odyssey. Global Ranger for the “fun factor” and Dengler said it’s an international the mystique surrounding choppers. celebration of Canadian C150GO is a registered Canadian not- accomplishments and culture. for-profit organization supporting both Canada’s 150th is a time to recognize the Southlake Regional Health Centre Canadian achievements, and give Foundation and True Patriot Love ourselves a well-deserved pat on the BPS Foundation. back. This will be one of the most far- “This historic milestone in Canadian reaching Canada 150 projects and the Plumbing Service aviation has been years in the making,” crew is very excited about it. EST. 1972 said Dengler. “But for this journey Dengler said they will meet many to make a real impact on the lives of foreign dignitaries and they hope to Canadians, we want to give back by connect with Canadians abroad. raising funds for Southlake and True The team lifts off from Bolton’s Patriot Love. We are humbled by the National Helicopters on July 1, heading • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL work of these charities and are proud to Ottawa for Canada Day celebrations 905-727-3210 to have them as partners.” Southlake Foundation supports its Continued on page 20 www.bobsplumbing.ca world-class hospital and the community it serves. Southlake Regional Health Centre is a full-service hospital with a regional, clinically advanced focus, serving more than one million people who reside in the surrounding regions. True Patriot Love Foundation (TPL) is a national charity that funds unique programs and innovative research in the areas of Veteran family health and support. It honours the sacrifices of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans and their families by bridging the gap between military and civilian communities. The project has attracted some welcome corporate sponsors. Citizens can donate as well, and if you visit their website, you’ll be directed to Southlake or TPL to contribute. Along the way, C150GO will stop at several Canadian military bases while also visiting several national and international Canadian landmarks, including: Confederation Bridge (Borden- Carleton, Prince Edward Island): One of Canada’s most important engineering achievements, the Confederation Bridge opened in 1997 to connect Prince Edward Island to the mainland. Almost 13 kilometres in length, it is the world’s longest bridge crossing ice-covered water. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Baddeck, Nova Scotia): In February 1909, Alexander Graham Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Page 5 Machell’s Corners A Canada 150 poem from 1879 In 1879 the MP for this riding (then York North) was Frederick W. Strange. Dr. Strange was the second owner of Hillary House, from 1869 to 1876, but had moved to Toronto in 1876. He won the York North seat in the 1878 election. In his maiden speech in the House of Commons (21 March 1879) he delivered the poem below. He did not give the author’s name, but said it had been written by an old resident of the area in 1852. I have not been able to find the verse elsewhere except as a quotation from Dr. Strange’s speech. I am no expert on poetry, but I suspect one might describe this piece as “stirring,” rather than “fine” or “exquisite”! Here is how it appeared in Hansard (House of Common Debates, Fourth Parliament, First Session: volume 1, p. 629):

I see thee, not at natal hour, But ages hence, in sovereign power – When the fleet iron-horse shall rear From Nootka Sound to Labrador; When thy rich belt, with commerce spanned, Shall send its wealth from land to land, Evolving Milestones And millions shall find happy homes There were just a few items on our the country, the Scots still dance, Where now the untamed buffalo respective checklists. the Frontenac still welcomes guests, roams; Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and and although our oil workers have When teeming cities, villas fair, shampoo? Check, check, check, check. become rather beleaguered beast we And all the arts of peace are there; Luggage locks? Check, check. (And, still celebrate the legacy of Terry Fox When college, school and churches’ if you had at least one overtly cautious and generations to come will have the spires, parent, check, check, check and check.) image of Paul Henderson’s goal seared All glitter in solstitial fires; A money belt? Check. into their minds. And mountain, mine and spreading Underwear and socks? Well, this was As we prepare to mark Canada 150 plain BROCK’S one area where they got pretty specific. this week, I am seeing a nation that has Diffuse their wealth from main to The powers-that-be recommended eight BANTER become less beholden to the ideas of main, checks a piece. Canada as a collection of landscapes. And jarring races, fused in one, Brock Weir It was time to sharpen the pencil. I am seeing a nation that has Rejoice in name – Canadian. They were all pretty standard items There were also mini “units” on also become less beholden as well Jacqueline Stuart in the manifesto given to us as high particular heroes and heroines of to snapshots in time, whether it is Aurora schoolers in what was, for many of us, Canadian history, with Terry Fox and celebrating our rich heritage of heroes our first true overseas trip as a group. Laura Secord being particular hits with and heroines of the past or defining Art In The Park – Bound for Europe, they were all the crowd – and no, free chocolate was the nation by what we have done as Celebrating Canada’s pretty practical suggestions. not involved. peacekeepers or in theatres of war. But then there was the footnote, Another particular favourite was Instead, Canada 150 seems to be 150th with The Maple suggesting each of us head over to our D-I-Y Indigenous crafts ranging from defined as less of a celebration and Leaf Tour Summer local MP’s office to get a few bundles of paintings in the style of what was seen more of a time to take stock of what Canadian flags and lapel pins to hand as traditional Indigenous art, to dream Canada is and what we, as Canadians, Canada Eh, Maple Leafs, Tim’s out just in case we happened to strike up catchers, to various explosions of would like our country to be. Coffee, Red & White delight. a conversation with someone wanting a feathers which were glued together in a This can be seen in ongoing – and Join us at the Aurora Town Park, memento from the Great White North. way that is mortifying in hindsight. increased – efforts to reach true Saturday July 8, from 8.00 a.m. - At first blush, it seemed like an In those days, as you might have reconciliation with our Indigenous 1.00 p.m. for the “Maple Leaf Tour unusual suggestion but, just in case guessed, the word “Indigenous” did not peoples. Summer Event” festival of art, there was a method to the madness, I figure into the lesson, nor did the idea It can also be seen in the pride we, music, food, friends and fun that duly made my trip to the office of then- that any of this would be considered a as a nation, have welcomed countless you and your family will not want MP Karen Kraft Sloan, her staff loaded few years down the line to be cultural refugees from war-torn nations like to miss. me up with gear, and I was one step appropriation, but how far we have Syria and gone the extra mile to help Kerry’s Place Autism Services closer to crossing the Atlantic. come in 25 years. them build homes and new lives and will host once again their Annual It was later explained that these Those of us who grew up in English- becoming full and active members of Appreciation Day BBQ & Art In The pieces of Canadiana were particularly speaking Canada around this time our communities. Park filled with a creative day of welcomed by people overseas, symbols could probably still hum the Canada It can be seen as well, as recently as artistic life with fun activities for of our role on the international stage 125 commercial that played ad-nauseam this past weekend where thousands of the whole family. past and present, whether it happened throughout 1992. people from across Canada turned out Stroll through the park and also to be our peacekeeping missions or Controversial at that time for the in droves for their nearest Pride Parade, enjoy on this day, the fresh and the Liberation of the Netherlands, the unlikely-in-retrospect reason that something that is – perhaps because fabulous delicacies from our local latter of which was, at that particular the young singer looked vaguely like or in spite of recent controversies in farmers and vendors of the Aurora point in time, a point in history with a child of Brian and Mila Mulroney, Toronto – becoming one of our most Farmers’ Market. living memories in abundance. it opened with the crash of coastal potent symbols of the human rights This year’s “Maple Leaf Of course, there was also the factor waves, golden fields of prairie wheat, that have become synonymous with Tour Summer Event” features that our proud red-and-white flag was Rocky Mountain vistas, Saskatchewan Canada. the following Art In The Park not the stars-and-stripes and that, in grain elevators, rushing rivers, forests, Schools as well have become less Artists: Attefa Ayyoubi, Deborah many parts of Europe, was seen as glaciers, cross-country trains, daisies, focused on the chocolate box history of Campo, Maryam Ebrahimi, Carrie something of a balm to the soul. Well, triumphant moments from the Canada- our country this time around and are Eastwood, Ryta Iannello, Linda let’s face facts – it still is! Russia series, miners, farmers, loggers, focusing as well not just on Truth and Lehman, Laurie Larson, Jenny & Before that, I hadn’t considered how oil workers, an Indigenous woodworker, Reconciliation, Inclusion and Human Meghan Martone Sharon Pozner, much could be charged in a flimsy piece Terry Fox, cyclists, Scottish dancers, a Rights, but also laying firm roots for and Nancy Wood. of red and white pinbacked plastic, but token senior couple, Chateau Frontenac, the future, planting trees, gardens, and Enjoy the musical performance the more I researched the prouder I was. a multicultural array of students, humanitarian efforts to leave legacies by the “Therapy Seekers” as a I suspect for many people in my schooners, Mounties, Olympians, the for those to come. returning favourite. generation, the earliest roots of Rideau Canal, and an accordion player. There is always room to celebrate our Thank you to all the following patriotic pride were planted around It ticked all the boxes and was a past, but in laying the foundations for participants which make Art In 1992 when Canada was in the throes of snapshot of Canada at the time. our future, Canada 150 has the potential The Park 2017 a great event Kate Canada 125. In many ways, it still is, and yet, in so to become a solid exercise in the best of Tansley, Cheryl Bolton, & Staff My elementary school was many cases, it is decidedly not. nation building. of Kerry’s Place, The Lost Boyz particularly enthusiastic about the Much has changed in the last quarter The powerful symbolism of the Motorcycle Club, artists, musicians milestone and it was, in retrospect, a century. Canadian flag will endure, the ritual and our farmers. pretty comprehensive crash course on Aside from the fact that a bona fide of going abroad laden down with bags It is indeed a pleasure to once what it means to be Canadian – or, at child of Brian and Mila’s is now a of lapel pins will do the same, but I again coordinate Art In The Park least what it meant at that time. regular feature on our TV screens, would wager that 25 years from now, and the visual artists. I do enjoy There were song circles in which the coastal waves still crash, prairie the student sitting in the terminal so much the many friendships and maritime folksongs were lovingly wheat still waves and makes it to those at Pearson, looking forward to their memories this day brings. Happy shared by enthusiastic teachers of iconic elevators, the Rocky Mountain first great adventure, might have very 150th Canada! dubious maritime roots, electives on the vistas remain breathtaking. The forests different thoughts on that little pinback history of the Canadian flag, and notes twirling absentmindedly in their Deborah Campo are still there. We have remains of Art In The Park 2017 Coordinator on provincial and territorial emblems. our glaciers. Trains still criss-cross fingers.

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The Aurora Museum & Archives is celebrating… The 150th Anniversary of Confederation POLITICS (July 1) AS USUAL To learn more about how Aurora has been at the forefront of Alison Collins-Mrakas July 1 celebration, come and visit our new exhibition entitled “Aurora: Canada’s Birthday Town” – on now at 22 Church Street in the Aurora Room. I’ll have what From us to you, she’s having Canada, Happy 150th Birthday! I read recently about an appalling, yet not altogether unexpected trend in Sincerely, Aurora, dining behaviour where patrons are Canada’s Birthday Town “faking”, for lack of a better word, their food allergies to get special treatment in restaurants. Diners asking for all sorts of substitutions or alterations to the dishes on the menu to get what they want regardless of how ridiculous or difficult it will be for the kitchen to accommodate them. And should the server balk at such requests? Well, the request is framed as a life and death matter, due to a June Update supposed food allergy. So, to recap, apparently people are Summer is finally here! It has been transgender people across Canada. pretending to have a deadly medical a busy session on Parliament Hill June has been a busy month condition so that they can get tomato and I am proud of the hard work and throughout Aurora! I was honoured sauce instead of cream sauce on their progress made to attend the First Beginnings Pow pasta? Really? Good god, why not just I am pleased to highlight some of the Wow hosted by the Town of Aurora, wheel oneself around in a wheelchair accomplishments I have been proud to celebrating our First Nations and as well so you can get the “good” work on. Indigenous Peoples. I was also proud parking space? You’re already faking We put more money in the pockets to attend the Queen’s York Rangers one medical issue, might as well go of nine out of ten families through 2799 Army Cadet Corps 51st Annual MP’s Report whole hog. the Canada Child Benefit, and Ceremonial Review Parade and I Kyle Peterson, MP Honestly, that is just beyond strengthened the Canada Pension Newmarket-Aurora congratulate the cadets on their hard appalling, but as I said, not unexpected. Plan so more Canadians can achieve a work and a job well done! Unfortunately, we now live in the strong, secure, and stable retirement. First Nations, and the Métis National Thank you to all who attended era of me first, where everyone thinks Budget 2017 will prepare Canadians Council, establishing a process to and supported the York Region they are entitled to special treatment for the changing economy and secures advance shared priorities for Inuit, Pride Parade. It was a wonderful regardless of their circumstances or our place as a hub of innovation. First Nations, and the Métis Nation. family friendly celebration and even the context. And to make matters Budget 2017 makes significant Canada welcomed the European I was proud to see many of our worse, their bad behaviour is rewarded. investments in public transit systems, Parliament’s approval of the residents, community organizations You can’t blame this on millennials; which will result in shorter commutes, Comprehensive Economic and Trade and local businesses participating that age group that has been branded as less air pollution, and more time with Agreement (CETA) between Canada and showing their support for our the special snowflakes with outrageous family. It also invests $11.2 billion and the European Union. LGBTQ2 community. expectations in terms of job prospects, in affordable housing to make sure CETA is a gold-standard agreement Congratulations to all students in etc. It isn’t the 25 year olds that are all families have access to a safe and that will give consumers more choice, our community who have graduated! demanding freshly squeezed pineapple affordable place to live. make it easier and less costly for I extend my best wishes on all your juice in their mimosas instead of Budget 2017 is the first Federal businesses to compete, and create future endeavours. oranges; it’s us “older” folks. budget ever to include a gender-based good, middle class jobs on both sides This weekend is Canada’s 150th Why the accommodation in the statement, which looks at the ways our of the Atlantic. We have unveiled tax Anniversary of Confederation! I look first place? Why do restaurants bend policies and investments affect women relief measures for deployed Canadian forward to joining together with you over backwards to accommodate and men differently. Armed Forces personnel and police at the festivities here in Aurora as we every crazy request for substitutions We have made real progress in officers. Canada unveiled its new celebrate Canada’s 150th! I encourage and alterations? Because people have helping the middle class and those defence policy, which establishes a your family and friends to share with realized that they have recourse if they working hard to join it. Since December credible, realistic, and funded strategy our community “What Canada Means don’t get what they are asking for. 2015, Canada’s unemployment rate has for our military, and, most importantly, to You” by recording a video or a photo If they don’t get what they want, they dropped from 7.1 per cent to 6.6 per will deliver the standard of service and and share it on social media using raise holy hell. In person or online – both cent. In the last year, the Canadian care our women and men in uniform the hashtag #NewmarketAurora150. of which can hit a restaurant’s bottom economy has created over 300,000 new deserve. Happy Canada Day! line. Negative social media campaigns jobs. Three important pieces of As a reminder, you can reach out to that target particular outlets after We recently announced the government legislation passed my Constituency Office and my staff a “bad” dining experience have had Multilateral Early Learning and Child Parliament: Bill C-4, which restores at any time. Please do not hesitate tremendous impacts on the continued Care Framework, which will ensure a fair and balanced approach to to contact us should you require viability of those establishments. more Canadian families have access to labour relations; Bill C-6, which ends information or assistance on any And if holy hell doesn’t work, then affordable, high-quality, and inclusive second-class citizenship and makes it Federal matters. We are located at they threaten to sue. child care. Our Prime Minister signed easier for hardworking immigrants 16600 Bayview Avenue, Suite 202. You And the threat of a lawsuit is not an agreements with the leaders of Inuit to become citizens; and Bill C-16, can reach us at Tel: 905-953-7515 or by idle threat. Tapiriit Kanatami, the Assembly of which ensures the full protection of email at [email protected] Failing to address a diner’s expressed food allergy – assuming it is in fact The Dangers of Sport Specialization legitimate – is grounds for action at least civilly (where one can sue for A colleague recently tweeted out that Not so fast, say the high-performance damages) and in one recent case, that early specialization has been proven coaches. criminally. A diner in Quebec has had a to result in poorer performance in sport What they now say is that athletes server charged for serving him salmon, at the elite level. have to have 10,000 hours of deliberate, something that he informed the server I wrote in response that, “Early high-quality practice in many athletic he is deathly allergic to. He took just sport specialization has no place in the activities to become athletes. That can one bite of the meal and ended up in a Canadian sport system, but parents and should start, particularly in the coma. So clearly he was not faking it. crave it. Local sport organizations need early years, in many sports. Athletes But put yourself in the place of leadership and courage.” ACTIVATE need to be able to learn how to run for the restaurants. They are now put in The response to the tweet was AURORA any ground-based sport but learning to the position of treating every diner’s immediate. I have never seen as many re- Ron Weese swim and skate exposes them to other request as life and death or risk being tweets and likes on anything I had ever locomotion skills for the future. sued. That’s ridiculous. How in heaven’s written. Such was the overwhelming did not specialize in their sport until They need to be able to have balance name are they supposed to deal with the support from researchers, high- very late in their development. Even and be stable in movement. They need to myriad requests for changes? And how performance coaches, sport leaders and then, some continued to participate be able to manipulate objects like balls are they supposed to make any money? yes, even parents. in other sports. A similar study from of all kinds with both hands and feet The profit margins on restaurants I watched Jordan Spieth last weekend Germany also showed that virtually NO and be able to strike and throw and catch are already pretty slim; this just adds win his second Professional Golf Olympians achieved their athleticism them with various implements. Then Continued on page 11 Association (PGA) tournament of the and success if they specialized too early they need to be able to use those skills in year and his tenth in his four short years in sport. many environments and be motivated to on the PGA Tour. The story has it that Note here the average number of do so. By the way, that is called physical THIS WEEK’S Spieth actually asked his parents if he sports played by the US Olympic Teams literacy and it doesn’t often occur playing could quit other sports at the age of 12 to surveyed. Age 10 and under- 3.11 sports; a single sport. NEW POLL concentrate on golf and they discouraged Ages 10-14 – 2.99 sports; Age 15-18 – 2.2 The real issue is that, across all North this; wanting Jordan to play team sports sports; Ages 19-22 – 1.27 sports and Ages America, we have a serious drop-out Are you looking forward and develop other skills, some of them 22-older – 1.31sports. It is clear then. To problem with youth sport. Statistics to the personal. He became a standout pitcher have a better chance at becoming truly show that by the age of 14, 70% of youth Canada 150 Celebrations? in baseball, point guard in basketball, excellent at any single sport, athletes quit. must participate in many sports. and quarterback in football, yet still Why is this happening? It isn’t fun Yes No Unsure became an outstanding professional But wait a minute! Every coach has anymore. Too many games, too much golfer. Our own Wayne Gretzky also was heard about the 10,000 hour rule haven’t pressure to perform, too many over- Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! a multi-sport athlete; playing baseball they? The rule states that athletes have to use injuries. Kids get bored when they

and lacrosse in his youth. practice at least 10,000 hours to become don’t have a chance to switch gears A B The U.S. Olympic Committee Report excellent at their sport. The logic is with a new season and a new sport, YES NO UNSURE on the Formula for Developing Elite compelling that the more you practice, meet new friends and learn new skills. 33% 50% 17% the better you get and the higher you June 2017 27, 59% Athletes showed that in the 2000 Olympic Physiotherapists are seeing more kids DATE TO RESULTS RESULTS TO DATE TO RESULTS RESULTS Athletes in that study, most Olympians achieve, right? Continued on page 25 Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Page 7

15900 Bayview Avenue Aurora, Ontario, L4G 7Y3 • 905-726-9532 Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Page 7 Mural project will bring together your vision of your community is, Mr. Hamer says he sees the nation as project any way that they feel fit. I would “a land where we break down barriers like it to be a discussion. I don’t want to between genders, sexualities, classes and censor images and I want it to really help whatnot.” us move forward. There are some serious “I have travelled around the world a lot questions to be raised and I think a serious and I have seen areas where people are discussion is in order. separated and alone,” he says. “We are “I hope they take away a creative kind of all condensed around the border learning experience and to see that art and the lakes and we seem to have formed doesn’t have to be in a house in a room. stronger communities. My image of You can make it in public, you can display Canada is kind of a big village.” it in public, you can work together on a Keeping this in mind, he is also piece and the energy and spontaneity cognizant of the fact Canada 150 is that comes out in mural making is just not seen in all quarters as a unifying incredible and that is what I want people Artist Ted Hamer of the Aurora Cultural Centre will lead the mural creation. celebration. He says he has struggled with to see. I want them to come away with a Auroran photo by Brock Weir the idea that so much money is being put vision of their community they are a part By Brock Weir makes Canada great. It could be a memory into these kinds of events when there of.” they have of Canada, of their lives in the are communities in need, particularly Ted Hamer likens Canada to “a big country, but we will have these handouts “the Native population, which is in Ideas for the Milestone Mural will be village.” where they can write or draw anything desperate need of improvement by the taken at Party in the Park this Friday, If the muralist were to translate they want. From their ideas we will create Government.” June 30, from 4 – 8 p.m. at Town Park. this into his medium of choice, you a tapestry instead of a single image.” “I see this as almost an olive branch Community consultations will be held at would likely see depictions of different As he delves deeper into the project, of where do we go from here? Personally the Aurora Cultural Centre on Thursday, members of the community, perhaps even he says he is excited to facilitate a mural with the project I would like some native June 13 from 3 – 6 p.m., and again on multigenerational, all working together project such as this as it is a piece of voices in it and they can speak to this Thursday, August 3 at the same time. towards a common goal. public art in which the community can But this isn’t Mr. Hamer’s story, this really take ownership. is your story, and he wants to hear from While many artists like to focus on the you about “What makes Canada Great?” work they create in their own studio and Your ideas will be incorporated into a perfect their craft almost in insolation, new outdoor art installation that will be Mr. Hamer says in mural-making you • Manicure created over the summer months and, if are “confronted with the public daily or all goes according to plan, will become a hourly.” • Spa Pedicure focal point outside the Aurora Cultural “It is a learning process and also an • Bio Gel Centre. opportunity where the community can Mr. Hamer is leading the Centre’s come together and create a shared vision • Solar Nails “Canada 150 Milestone Murals” project. A of what they want on their walls,” he • UV Gel Nails We sell multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto, says. “It is the public’s voice. Murals are he joined the team at the Aurora Cultural a public gallery. There are areas in the • Acrylic Centre earlier this month, taking the role world where you can just walk around for • Air Brush Design all types of of Community Arts Facilitator. hours and every wall is different, every The Mural Project officially launched wall is a different story. It is a gallery for Filters this week thanks to a Federal cash the public and the world.”

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From page 1 It was a significant turnaround for last month when the YRDSB presented Staff will apply to the Ministry of its Secondary School Strategy, which Education for funding at the next capital Bayview Avenue near Borealis and the YRDSB who had, until that point, examined the communities of Aurora priorities submission opportunity. If moving the entire Williams staff and been firmly opposed to the idea of and Oak Ridges. approved, the potential opening of a student body to the new location. moving Williams, stating that the “Continuing enrolment growth at relocated secondary school would not Now, the next step will be hearing business case just wasn’t there. Richmond Green Secondary School occur for a number of years. Staff from the Ministry of Education on Despite low enrollment at both and under-enrolment at Dr. G.W. are also recommending retaining dollars to make the construction of a Williams and Aurora High School on Williams Secondary School are the the Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary new high school happen. Wellington Street West, they said they had specific thresholds when it came critical accommodation issues of these School Building and undertaking a to student numbers before a third areas that could be addressed in the boundary review process to address high school – or even a move – could Capital Strategy. Staff recommended the southwestern portion of the school be considered. Students had to already that an opportunity for public input be boundary prior to the opening of the be in place, creating an overcrowding provided to the affected communities. relocated school.” situation, before Ontario would This allowed staff to present the Speaking to The Auroran last consider funding a new high school accommodation options requiring week, Dawn Adams, Senior Manager facility. capital approvals and receive other of School and System Operations This flew in direct opposition to a options the public suggested,” says the for the YRDSB said they took into passionate campaign led by parents in YRDSB. consideration all the feedback they Aurora’s northeast who said the Board During these public information had received from advocates for a needed to act on building a high school sessions, fourth options were presented secondary school in the northeast. on the land they already owned. by the Board. Doing a further study, she said, The burgeoning northeast The first was a Status Quo option, ensured that all voices were heard in developments are part of Williams’ which would keep both schools on track the process. catchment area, but the YRDSB offers as far as plans already announced by “At those meetings we did hear a lot no busing to get students to and the YRSDB to boost student numbers of people talk about the same things we from school. This, they said, leads at both Williams (an International had already heard,” she said. “We heard DAMIR VRANCIC to challenges – both physical and Baccalaureate Program) and Aurora from other people who wanted us to do LAW OFFICE financial – in getting students where High School (fostering the growth of other things than relocate to help us they need to go, leading them to look French Immersion). with Williams’ declining enrollment. BUSINESS LAW, for alternatives outside the YRDSB. 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Trina Sprayson: “We were very aware “Data supports that the Town of that we had a community that was How do ou want Aurora only requires two secondary disenfranchised and not being well Y schools,” said the YRDSB in its serviced by public education.” to be emembered? report. “To address growth in East The planners said funding Aurora, staff is recommending that submissions to the Province are due in Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. R Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School be September and, although they are not At Thompson Funeral Home we understand this and that’s why you can rely on us to capture a relocated to the Board-owned site in sure when a funding announcement person’s essence with a service that’s both a fi tting northeast Aurora to address student might occur, they said it could be as refl ection and a memorable tribute. Take the emotional growth. This would better align the early as January. and fi nancial stress from your family, and guarantee two secondary schools in Aurora to Should the Province approve funding todays costs with affordable monthly payment options. existing and future students. This is for a new Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary supported by community feedback. School, it would take a minimum of HOMPSO 530 Industrial Parkway S., Aurora “The 2017 Capital Strategy list four years to come to fruition, allowing Funeral Home 905-727-5421 includes a project for the replacement time for designs and the full site plan T N www.thompsonfh-aurora.com of Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School. process. Page 8 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Page 9 Parents “cautiously optimistic” about possible Williams move By Brock Weir fight both battles,” she continues. “The whole for the community will provide access a facility that can provide good funding model in general looks at better opportunities for our students in quality care and education to the East Aurora parents who have been rural areas, growing areas and stable the Williams catchment area to actually students in that catchment area.” vocal advocates for the need of a new communities are all created equally high school to address the needs of but I believe each of them have their families east of the GO tracks are own needs and the current funding “cautiously optimistic.” model doesn’t look at it that way. On top They welcomed last week’s decision of that, they don’t tend to look at the of the York Region District School Region as a whole. They tend to divvy Board to earmark moving Dr. G.W. out Catholic and Public school numbers Williams Secondary School to address and in our situation it kind of doesn’t population growth but say there is illustrate what is actually happening in much more advocacy work to be done, our community right now. The funding not only for this case but for others model still needs some improvements.” down the road. Over the course of public talks over “I am quite pleased they are looking the future of Williams – whether the at this situation in its entirety,” says current building needed to be shuttered parent Sandra Manherz of the Board’s and rebuilt eastward, or whether a third move to look at the distribution of high public secondary school was needed to schools throughout Aurora and Oak complement both Williams and Aurora Ridges. “I am quite pleased that the High School – it was pointed out by Board is at least looking at the area as both Board members and parents alike a whole in trying to determine what the that enrollment at St. Maximilian issues are and what the problems are in Kolbe Catholic Secondary School on the Region and that they are looking to Wellington Street East was picking up create some sort of solution to address significant enrollment from teens on that. the east side of Bayview whose families “Up until a year ago, the Board had had been clamoring for a more local commented to us there wasn’t a problem high school option. but now they are actually looking at the The parents say they are working situation, taking the broad perspective to address that gap for the future, and seeing what is happening in the convening talks with Newmarket- community and that, in and of itself, is Aurora MPP Chris Ballard to discuss good.” that issue as well as Progressive That being said, they are stopping Conservative Leader Patrick Brown. short of declaring victory, after all any “What we’re looking for is a great possible move of Dr. G.W. Williams is solution for Aurora as a whole,” says contingent on Provincial funding. Ms. Manherz. “I think with regards That will be a challenge, she says, to the York Region District School and until that funding comes forward Board the option of relocating Dr. G.W. they are merely “cautiously optimistic” Williams may be a good solution for all that change will come about. of the issues that have been presented, “There are two fights that are the issues being low enrollment, low happening with regards to this issue: funding, problems with programming. there is the local issue with regards to I think they have done a good job in the school and then there is a Provincial creating a solution that will ideally issue with regards to the funding model.” address those things. The funding has been a significant “By relocating the school I believe hurdle in this battle for both the parents those issues will be resolved and we and the York Region District School will have a larger number of students Board in that students have to already that will actually utilize the facility. Save more than money! be in place, creating an overcrowding In turn, if you have an increase in situation, before the Provincial dollars enrollment there will be an influx of start to flow, rather than anticipating new teachers. Funding will come back future growth. up and, with that, more programming We are now “Our group continues to kind of opportunities. I think that solution as a OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK!!! Come in and check us out! Monday - Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 - 4

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By Brock Weir children to their new home. grew and spent more time in school. She wasn’t bringing home newborns Industrious, Nancy began taking part- 12 months might not sound like a but, as a skilled worker from the time jobs with the neighbours doing long time, but if you’re a new Canadian, Philippines, she was finally able to everything from helping with kids to a lot can be packed into that senior year. bring her two children to Canada after the doing of laundry. Recently, Brooke and Keira Elliott, nearly a decade’s separation. “People knew her and when I sent their mom Jill Donohue and several “Nancy had been with us for many out the email I just mentioned that after members of their local neighbourhood, years and away from her own kids for 10 years Nancy is finally going to be made a short trip to a nearby apartment almost 10,” says Ms. Donohue. “She has able to bring her kids here but, because bringing with them a cake and plenty looked after us and helped us, and every we are born here in abundance, we of smiles. year she would go back and visit her couldn’t imagine not being here with It had been a year since Aurora’s family and it always broke my heart. our children,” says Jill suggesting they Heritage Conservation District came She left her kids when they were one pool their resources to surprise her. together to help Nancy, an integral and four and I just couldn’t imagine “Everyone was like, ‘Oh, my gosh!’ It part of their community, welcome her doing that. What she had to go through was just an email out to the 70 ladies on the neighbourhood mailing list and they all eagerly said, ‘Absolutely!’ Everyone has something extra that is going to go on the curb, or that they are going to put on Kijiji, and there was even a brand new TV.” Those who didn’t have any particular Auto + Home items to donate were all excited to Local students Brooke Elliott, 14, and Keira Elliott, 9, have shared their community’s story of giving in offer their services. Some reached Combine and save. the latest Chicken Soup for the Soul book. out to local schools to secure books Auroran photo by Brock Weir for the children – now in their tweens and teens – in the languages of home, Richard Gong, Agent versus the blessings we have living others collected clothes so they would here! be welcomed to Canada with full Call us today. “When she finally got permission closets, and others offered their design from the Government to go home and expertise, whipping out pads of graph l l (905) 727-6333 15342 Yonge St, Aurora www.RichardGong.com get her kids, there was an apartment paper to make sure that everything available in our neighbourhood, she they collected fit perfectly into Nancy’s rented it, and said to me, ‘Our mattresses new digs. are going to arrive after I’m gone. Could “It was all perfect!” says Keira. you let them in?’ I said, ‘Sure,’ but in my “Everybody had their designated mind I thought, ‘They are not going to job and it was like this whole come home to just mattresses. We can neighbourhood was meant for that job.” do more than that.’” Soon enough, their efforts were That thought quickly turned into greeted by the newly reunited family of action and the story of how a simple three who were clearly overwhelmed by email sent through the network of the community effort. the close-knit community is detailed “Nancy could hardly stand up,” by daughters Brooke and Keira in the says Jill. “She couldn’t believe what newly published Chicken Soup for the happened and was so overwhelmed.” Soul: The Spirit of Canada. Now, the community efforts continue. “Mom came to us and said, ‘What if Authors published in Chicken Soup we set up Nancy’s whole apartment,” for the Soul have the opportunity to says Keira. “At first we were like, take advantage of a program where ‘What? How are we going to do all that?’ they can obtain quantities of the books Soon, I don’t know how mom did it, at discounted rates, which can then but there were tonnes and tonnes and be sold to benefit local charities. The tonnes of new furniture at our front Elliotts and Ms. Donohue continue to door and I think it all fit perfectly into pay it forward and are selling copies of their new spot.” the new book at $20 per copy (two for How mom did it was through a $30, and so on incrementally) to benefit simple email. Yellow Brick House. For many residents of the Heritage “Nancy and I hope that by sharing Conservation District, Nancy was a this story we can inspire someone else familiar face. Although she started to do something,” says Jill. “I think we working in Canada for Brooke, Keira should do a house every spring and it is and their parents, her services were our hope this story will inspire others needed less and less as the girls to reach out and help.”

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By Brock Weir moving forward with the demolition Others, however, disagree and said “I have seen less flip-flopping at plan for Library Square before designs demolition is the necessary first step in fishing tournaments than I have seen Community groups occupying the were ready on what will ultimately creating something that will ultimately here tonight,” said Councillor Pirri. former Aurora Public Library and replace the buildings. address the crunch for public spaces. “Council unanimously decided to Seniors’ Centre buildings on Victoria “To do the demolition, you should “We are challenged,” said Councillor move forward with the demolition of Street will have to vacate to make way have the design and funding all Michael Thompson. “The Town those buildings. To claim now that we for the wrecking ball by October 1. approved and in place,” said Councillor continues to grow and we don’t have weren’t in favour of demolishing those Council, sitting at the Committee Abel. “To demolish it just for the sake enough public community spaces and buildings is disingenuous. We need to level last week, reaffirmed its decision of demolishing it and then go through we don’t have enough sports facilities. move forward. There are solutions to be to clear the buildings to make way the process, it could be months or years We continue to look this term at found. It is difficult when you’re staring for the demolition – and ultimate before we get the final design and the addressing all of those needs and art of at the problems now but I have full faith construction of Library Square – after funding all in order. It would make the driver on library square has been in being able to come to something that a lengthy debate last week. more sense to put the design and the the fact there is a plan to build a facility works for all of the tenants. Near the start of talks, Council funding in place and then say it is time adjacent to the Church Street School to “We’re doing this to build more members heard a delegation from Olly to do the demolition. accommodate more public space. We as community space. To be paralyzed Smolak of the Aurora Bridge Club who, “We are not doing anything right a group made a choice to move forward by a catch 22 and not make a decision on behalf of the group which currently and we haven’t done it from the very with the demolition of those facilities.” because it is easier than moving calls the Old Library home, said they beginning. We should be thinking long- Similar viewpoints were offered forward, that is not what we’re elected were at an impasse with Town Staff on term and planning ahead. Why we are by Mayor Geoff Dawe and Councillor to do. We’re elected to move forward, finding a suitable new home that meets doing this to our community is beyond Paul Pirri who expressed a degree of we’re here to make decisions and the needs of their large organization. me. I can’t support anything unless frustration that what was once a nearly sometimes the tough decisions are the As The Auroran reported last week, we put things in place. It would be like unanimous decision to proceed with right decisions and in the long run the Aurora Bridge Club was feeling the tearing down an arena and telling the demolition was now in question when this is the long decision. Nobody says heat of the move. kids you can’t play hockey anymore, confronted with needs of the Aurora it won’t have growing pains but we They estimate to accommodate their and we don’t know if we’re ever going Bridge Club – particularly when there need to move forward so this situation 932-strong membership at their busiest to build one again, so go and play are other community groups who use doesn’t happen with Councils in the times they would need to lease a space somewhere else.” the facilities as well. future.” of at least 2,000 square feet. However, at this time, the best alternative the Town could open up was 800 square feet. “What we pay now in rent allows us to offer a reasonable price for people who are playing bridge,” he said, noting that leasing a privately-owned space to meet their standards could cost up to $6,000 a month. Raising member fees could give the Club $2,000 a month to work with, but no more. While Council members said they sympathized, tasking staff to continue to work with the tenants, they largely agreed they had to continue moving forward. Speaking against the full-speed- ahead approach, however, were Councillors John Abel and Wendy Gaertner who said they objected to POLITICS AS USUAL From page 5 another barrier to keeping them afloat. Let’s just call this new trend what it is – selfishness. It diminishes the very real medical conditions of other people just so that you can get your own way. I have a moderate food intolerance myself. If I accidentally ingest it, I can have a reaction that ranges from annoying to very unpleasant, but not lethal. I generally handle it by inquiring what is in the meal I would like to order. If it has something that can be easily removed (say pickles on a burger) then I ask if that can be done. If it has something that I know will cause a reaction I simply don’t order it. I don’t expect the restaurant to accommodate what can clearly be handled through common sense on my part. I am not clear when we moved from viewing our preferences as rights but I hope it moves back to some semblance of normalcy, soon.

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By Jake Courtepatte They next face off against Durham United (3-3-1) on the road on Friday. The Aurora United FC women were brought down to earth on Saturday, conceding The men’s squad was also in action a goal for the first time in four matches in a 2 – 1 loss to Vaughan Saturday, held to their second straight Azzurri. clean sheet in a 1 – 0 loss to North It took just four minutes for the powerhouse Vaughan squad to Mississauga SC. find the back of the net, doubling their lead at the 63-minute mark. “Our game plan was just to press them “Our game plan was to be aggressive and to limit the time they had a bit higher and take the game to them a bit on the ball because they are a team that will try and dominate the ball,” more than we have been doing in recent games,” said head coach Gianni Cimini. said Aurora technical director Dave Di Placido. “We were aggressive and we did try to put pressure on them and we ended “In recent games we have been sitting back a bit up having a lot of possession as well. I thought it was an excellent game and more and trying to catch the other teams on the overall I was pleased with how the girls followed through on the game plan.” counter. We thought today with the lineup we had Sarah Stratigakis scored Aurora’s only goal with under twenty minutes to go in and the players we had in there that we could go at the match. them a bit.” Goalkeeper Patricia Koutoulas had her streak of three clean sheets broken in Mississauga notched the match, though she made a tough save on a penalty kick late in the game to the game’s only goal give Aurora a chance. at the 34-minute “Patricia has been very good for us this season,” said Cimini. “The team mark, with a has full confidence in her and it wasn’t a surprise to me that she could come handful of yellow up in a big moment like that one.” cards going to both sides throughout the Despite Aurora earning the majority of the chances in the final match. minutes, time ran out on the game-tying goal. “But yes, it was very scrappy,” said Di Placido. “There were a lot of whistles “At the end we were pushing and pushing and pushing and we and dead ball situations. I think we prefer to try and play, keep the game moving had a lot of chances in and around the box, off a bit and free-flowing, and I think it hurt us a bit having so many stoppages. a cross, corner kick, set-pieces,” Especially when down a goal, it killed any momentum we could generate.” said Cimini. Aurora will try to regroup on Friday when they visit the winless ProStars FC. “The girls were striving for it and sometimes an inch this way, an inch that way, and Aurora United goalkeeper Patricia Koutoulas sends you get a better opportunity. I the ball out of her zone in AUFC’s 2 - 1 loss to felt that they really pushed through the Vaughan Azzurri on Saturday. whole ninety minutes.” Photo by Martin Bazyl Despite the loss, a recent string of victories has AUFC in the middle of the pack in the League 1 Ontario standings with a record of 3-4-0. Aurora Jays’ winning streak hits six games By Jake Courtepatte

Over a month has passed since the In baseball it’s rare last time the AA Aurora Jays last saw to set up a plan four a loss. They have left a trail of wins and batters deep and have postponements in their dust during the current six-game winning streak, it come through, so it as well as wins in ten of their last eleven. was a fantastic sign “It feels like the most complete lineup we’ve had in a number of to see all four guys years,” said player manager Rob do their job. Especially Wilson. Their most recent victory came given the irregular on Sunday when the sun shone on Mansfield after a week’s break, facing schedule with all the rain. a Cubs lineup going the other way in the standings. Aurora was able to take a 4 – 1 lead bunt and play for the tie, but we put after falling behind 1 – 0, before the faith in our guys and they got it done Mansfield bats took hold and brought when it mattered.” a 6 – 5 lead into the top of the seventh Chris Rettie cashed in Crosby as an inning. insurance run before the inning was Aaron Giroux, the first batter up in over, earning an 8 – 6 victory. the inning, was hit by the first pitch Veteran Andrew Bukovec went he saw before Chris Fafalios reached five innings on the mound, before base on a single. handing the ball to Zach Wiseman and Thomas D’Andrade then laid down eventually Lehmkuhl who earned the a bunt to advance both runners, while final two outs. Brad Crosby brought them both home Next up for the Jays is a meeting by hitting one to the fence. with the Midland Indians (4-6-2) at “In the last few weeks Crosby’s Tiffin Park on Thursday. approach has looked more like his They return home on Tuesday to league-leading (on-base-percentage) host the league-leading Orangeville last year,” said Wilson. “He’s a big part Giants at Lambert Willson Park. of our lineup, so to see him coming Lineups were also announced last around is a great sign for us. week for the annual All-Star game held “In baseball it’s rare to set up a in Midland, with Giroux, Fafalios, plan four batters deep and have it Lehmkuhl, and Ian Rettie getting the come through, so it was a fantastic call for the Jays. sign to see all four guys do their The All-Star game goes the second job. Especially given the irregular weekend in July at Tiffin Park. schedule with all the rain. For stats, schedules, and more Auroran“We Sportscould Basebar have 2017_Layout asked Fafalios 1 2017-04-03 to 5:37information, PM Page 10 visit www.ndbl.ca.

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The Minor Bantam Aurora-King Jays won the annual Bolton AA tournament last weekend.

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By Jake Courtepatte No strangers to gold medal performances, the Jays won the The wins just keep coming for the Mosquito Newmarket Silver Bat Minor PeeWee Aurora-King Jays. Championship in 2016, as well as the The AAA squad’s latest Mosquito Aurora tournament, the accomplishment is a championship win Mosquito YSBA Championship, and the at the annual Brampton Minor Baseball OBA Mosquito Championship. tournament, rallying from an opening They were also finalists in the day loss to trounce their opponents on Richmond Hill Green and Gold AAA Saturday and Sunday. Championship. Stung by Scarborough 6 – 5 on Playing through a particularly rainy Friday, the Jays returned with a 9 – 5 season, the Jays have managed a 6-1-1 win over the Brampton Royals and an record in eight regular season YSBA 11 – 1 beating of the Waterloo Tigers, games so far. advancing to Sunday’s semifinal against Congratulations to head coach Jordan the Richmond Hill Phoenix. Keon, assistant coaches Greg Davison, There the Jays put up a massive David Walker, and Ryan Windle, and 17 runs to move on to the afternoon’s players Nichoals Burdo, Luke Davison, final, where they met Scarborough in a Ryley Emery, Fionn Keon, Nathan winner-take-all rematch. Lambert, William McKenzie, Owen Aurora-King swiftly took the game Norris, Tyler Pridham, Finn Walker, and the championship by a score of 9 – 2. and Nathan Windle.

The Aurora Farmers’ Market drew out crowds on sunny Saturday this past weekend when they hosted their annual Strawberry Festival. (Top) Kayleigh and Kelsea with some freshly picked pints of delicious berries. (Middle) Entertainment throughout the morning was provided by the Aurora [email protected] Community Band. (Bottom) Themed crafts were made by Sienna, Meghan, Emily and Camryn. 905.841.0916 Auroran photos by Brock Weir Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Page 17 Highland Gate park approval delayed amid legal questions

By Brock Weir provision of all parkland amenities with those expressed terms” then they because ultimately we need them to be must be to the satisfaction of the would be going against the agreement. supportive of any changes we make.” Plans for a 21-acre park through Director of Parks and Recreation, This was enough for Councillor Paul Others, including Councillors John the heart of the Highland Gate that is to say the Town. Secondly, all Pirri, who motioned to refer the item Abel and Wendy Gaertner said they redevelopment plan have been put on covenants by the owner to provide back to staff until July 4, to allow for a were in favour of the suggestions made the back burner for a week to allow parkland amenities have been made to closer look. by residents. stakeholders to get some legal clarity. the Town only. These undertakings or “Ultimately, I think we can debate “We’re here to represent the Council, sitting at the Committee covenants may be waived by the Town these issues until we are blue in the residents,” said Councillor Gaertner. level last week, voted to put their as they see fit. Simple, elementary, face but without the expressed okay “If the majority of them around the approval of the park’s concept plans fundamental contract law. from the other two parties I don’t think golf course don’t want lighting then we on ice until July 4 after some legal “These are undertakings the anything can be changed,” he said. “I should listen to them.” uncertainty swirled through Council developer gave to the Town, not to want an itemized list of everything Added Mayor Geoff Dawe: “All chambers. the Ratepayers’ Association, not to our residents have asked us to change, of the parties have committed to act At issue are a number of features anybody else. Legally speaking, the I would want to present that list to the reasonably and cooperate in order to earmarked for the park, particularly minutes of settlement endorsed by the other two organizations to see if they implement the minutes of settlement. lighting along proposed trails. OMB make it clear the Town retains are amenable to making changes where We can’t be seen to be delaying the Although area residents have discretion as to the nature and use of we would require their knowledge and situation. I think that is a sensitive differing views on various amenities the open space parkland and that is then, if they come back and they say issue. We need to be very cognizant agreed to by proponents Highland why it is called a concept, that is why yes, great, we can come back and have that the conversation is between Town Gate Developments Inc. (HGDI), the it is a conceptual parkland design. It a debate on whether or not we’re going Staff, HGDI and the Highland Gate Highland Gate Ratepayers Association, is intended to be modified, amplified, to change those. If they come back Ratepayers Association. We have to and Council in Minutes of Settlements taken back, fine-tuned and so on and so and say no, any debates that we have be very clear who the parties are and executed by the Ontario Municipal forth.” would be an ineffective use of our time where that discussion happens.” Board, the trail lighting has been a Mr. Weir’s view was bolstered at the recurring theme in the process. podium by Highland Gate resident Bob Many residents are advocating for Callow who said he was speaking on FAMILY LAW a passive recreation park without behalf of what he described as an “ad- the lighting and, as trail lighting is hoc association of homeowners” who LAWYER specifically mentioned in the Minutes will be directly impacted by the park of Settlement, it is the view of the development. Town Solicitor that any deviation from “We have a historic opportunity with the plan would be in violation of the a piece of land that is irreplaceable agreement. to create a passive park that will This is worth a second look, said educate and delight our children and resident Gordon Weir, delegating to grandchildren for generations,” he local lawmakers last week. said. “In every election, the issues As an area resident, as well as a of openness and transparency to the lawyer, he offered a differing view of people of Aurora are cornerstones to the Minutes of Settlement. the election and what we firmly believe Over three quarters of homeowners, in. In the case of what to do about the he said, want a “natural and parkland, sometimes there has been a unencumbered park with no lighting distinct lack of transparency. Patrick M. 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Despite a wickedly wet start to the day, the sun eventually shone down on Aurora’s greenest thumbs on Sunday for the annual Aurora Garden Tour, hosted by the Aurora Garden Club & Horticultural Society. Featuring six local gardens, plus one in Newmarket, it brought out crowds of garden lovers and nature lovers alike. (Clockwise from top left) Jennifer Steeves and Herb Goltz in their Connaught Avenue garden. Michelle takes a quick snap of a mother robin keeping her eggs warm in the branches of a small potted tree on Gurnett. Volunteers in the St. Andrew’s Court garden of Trevor. Steve with his own miniature backyard “Algonquin Park” on Rush Road. Volunteers provided a colourful, flowery greeting to the first garden on Pineneedle. (Centre) Garden lovers were well prepared for any weather event. Auroran photos by Brock Weir Page 18 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Page 19 Page 20 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, June 29, 2017 Page 21 New chapter in the life of Armoury – but what?

By Brock Weir While we don’t yet know what this known it since I started on Council six right now is a perfect example. I think proposal for the Armoury’s use will years ago. We do not have enough facilities. it is our obligation to plan and I don’t The Aurora Armoury is set to be one ultimately be, many Councillors said it We shouldn’t be moving our Town-owned know why we can’t use the armoury. It is of the centrepieces of this Friday, June puts the historic Mosley Street building facilities and entering into agreements just natural that we would be using the 30’s public celebration marking the 150th out of the running for a Bridge Club when we need that space. It has got to be armoury.” anniversary of Town Park, but it became solution. declared surplus.” At this point, Councillor Thompson something of a political football last week “The obvious place is in the Armoury While Mayor Geoff Dawe cautioned called a point of order to Councillor Tom in a heated exchange over the future of the and it is right there in Town Park,” said Councillor Abel that he was straying Mrakas, who chaired last Tuesday’s Downtown Core. Councillor Abel. “A letter of intent is a into an area covered by Closed Session meeting. The fracas went down at last week’s document containing a declaration of the confidentiality, he said he had not revealed “Councillor Abel knows full well why General Committee meeting between intentions of the writer and, furthermore, anything that was not already on the we can’t use the armoury,” said Councillor Councillors John Abel and Michael a document outlining one or more public record. Thompson. “He is not being honest. He Thompson. agreements between two or more parties Continuing, he said Council decided in was in closed session, he voted for it, he In a lengthy – and oftentimes heated before the agreements are finalized. That is December to go ahead with the Library knows full well what is happening with – debate over accommodating the over why we’re not talking about the Armoury. Square demolition all the while approving the armoury.” 900 members of the Aurora Bridge Club It is Town-owned. We have a need for it. a further motion to preserve the main Ultimately, Councillor Mrakas ruled in who will be displaced to prepare for the Why we’re not talking about this in closed features of Town Park, with a report on favour of Councillor Thompson’s Point demolition of Library Square, Councillor session when we have an obvious demand future “enhancements” at a later date of Order, and added, “It is knowledge of John Abel insisted the solution was right for that space is beyond me. as part of the ongoing strategy to realize every Councillor sitting here at this table in front of them – the Aurora Armoury. “It is perfect. It is perfect for the cadets, Aurora’s “Cultural Precinct.” of the discussions in closed session. I This came as something of a surprise to it is perfect for the bridge club and it is “It’s poor planning on the part of our agree with Councillor Thompson that you other members of Council as they all met perfect for our community. When we do Town that we have this conundrum,” he are fully aware of those discussions and in a Closed Session meeting on May 23 to plan things, we think long-range and we contended, addressing the Bridge Club. the direction that was presented to staff discuss a letter of intent regarding the use have known for a long time that we need “We really could have been repurposing and it is misleading to the public to state of the Aurora Armoury. programmable space. It is a fact. I have the armoury knowing that we’re going to otherwise.” displace the tenants and then put in some Concluded Councillor Abel, making Advertorial programmable space in Library Square so a failed notice of motion calling for we can move you back. That armoury has demolition plans for Library Square be Local Investors Turning to Mortgages been identified in report after report as halted until a design for its replacement something we can use for our community. had been approved: “We should be looking This month, as banks and Home including stated business income, We did repurposing studies. We know that after our community. Let’s bring the Capital Group turn down Canadi- something the banks don’t do,” we can find a use for that armoury and community back into this Council.” an borrowers seeking a mortgage, Victor said. “But we are not going local investors step up to fi ll the in- to take undue risk. We will take creased demand. a calculated risk.” Aurora and King duo take off Canada Day “Private lenders are now He prefers to offer loans below From page 3 Dengler. “C150GO is truly a global overwhelmed. They are taking many 80% of the value of the property to that day. endeavor, and it would not be possible deals turned away by Home Trust,” limit losses in case of a housing From there, they head up the coast without the generous support from our said Victor Camba, a mortgage price downturn. Unlike mutual funds to Baffin Island, then off to Greenland partners.” agent who specializes in matching or stocks, a mortgage investment and Iceland. The route goes from The C150GO team will post live borrowers with individual investors. is collateralized with real west to east to take advantage of the updates online throughout their Home Trust, Canada’s biggest property within the Greater To- prevailing winds and Dengler pointed journey on their website at www. non-bank lender, was a conduit ronto Area, including Aurora and out a tail wind is always an advantage. c150go.ca, and on social media using for many Canadians to have home Newmarket. Loans are typical- The Bell 429 can comfortably travel 400 the “C150go” handle. ownership. During its struggles in ly 1 year in duration and can earn nautical miles at a time, and two legs of C150GO is actively seeking recent weeks, it has scaled back on investors up to 12% interest rate. the journey push the envelope. sponsorship partners. A chance to make lending, leaving many borrowers in “It used to be investors went to Two of the longest stretches run from a mark on Canada’s history, sponsors the lurch. their lawyer or accountant and said, Baffin Island to Greenland (392 NM) will benefit from increased recognition ‘I have a few million dollars and I want to and Greenland to Iceland (400 NM). The during a year of global gratitude, spikes lend this out and make a good return,” luxurious, spacious cabin of the Global in tourism and nation-wide celebration. Victor said. “They are still around, but Ranger will be altered to accommodate Three sponsorship tiers are currently More investors now there are opportunities for the extra fuel. available, providing benefits that range are becoming lenders retail investor with cash, a line of They will be travelling in the summer from a sponsored leg of the tour to an credit or an RRSP.” months, so they don’t expect much in official C150GO helicopter visit. the way of bad weather. But, they are To learn more about the C150 Global Now there are For those who want to cautious and their journey all depends Odyssey, to become a sponsor or to view invest in real estate without the on conditions. the complete C150GO itinerary, please opportunities for the hassle of tenants or repairs, They have the benefit of the visit www.c150go.ca retail investor with cash, there will be a free workshop on extremely reliable twin-engine Global Founder of Dynatec Mining in 1980, how to become a lender. Details Ranger, used as a search and rescue Aurora’s Bob Dengler is a recognized a line of below: helicopter. They also rely on the most pioneer of modern Canadian mining, modern tracking technology. growing the company over 25 years into credit or an RRSP Date: Thursday, July 6th “It’s going to be an adventure,” an industry leader employing over 1,500 at 6.30pm Dengler said. people. Bob has a true adventurous Where: Aurora Town Hall While trips over water are spirit; in 2014 he summited Kilimanjaro and in 2015, flew his Bell 429 from Leksand Room problematic, they will be flying over A misconception is that these are some very remote parts of Russia. The Toronto to the top of Baffin Island, a bad-quality borrowers. “Bad credit? 100 John West Way, crew will fly through Russia from July 4,400-nautical-mile journey. No Credit? No Problem,” are adver- Aurora 14-21. King’s Steven Dengler is a Canadian tisements sometimes seen. 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In wing aircraft and helicopters. borrowers do not meet the bank’s some instances, they may be sleeping A retired test pilot for the Bell lending criteria, and are therefore Call: 416-435-8340 on someone’s couch in Chelyabinsk and 429 Global Ranger, Rob “Dugal” turned down. Their tax return may Victor Camba is the Dengler said “that’s quite something.” MacDuff is a distinguished helicopter show a signifi cantly lower fi gure Director of Business Development, “2017 is Canada’s year. On this professional with over 12,000 hours of than what they actually take home as FSCO Mortgage Agent license the 150th anniversary of Canadian flight experience. 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Play alongside Paul Coffey and other Visit the Skylight Gallery this month and former NHL greats in the Paul Coffey 1867-built homes will be enjoy how the artists’ play with colours and Celebrity Hockey Classic at The Sports shapes as they share their passion for dance. Village in Vaughan this November 9 and 10. Artists’ reception is Friday, June 23, from 7 – 9 Register your team now and don’t miss the Canada 150 proud p.m. chance to hit the ice as teammates of former By Brock Weir preservation and commemoration and * * * * NHL greats, while providing much needed THURSDAY, JUNE 29 funds that help kids with physical disabilities I am happy to support this.” Canadian Blood Services will host a blood in your community succeed. Registration On Saturday, Canada will mark very Looking ahead to the actual plaque donor clinic today from 2.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. is $1,500 per team or $100 per player (non- important milestone, but as old as the program, Marco Ramunno, Aurora’s at the Aurora Legion (105 Industrial Parkway refundable/non-receiptable) plus a minimum North). Canadian Blood Services estimate nation gets, Aurora will still have a few Director of Public Planning, said of $300 per player in fundraising. Register that 100 donors are needed at this particular through July 1. Celebrityhockeyclasses.com. years on it. Aurora has an inventory of at least 20 clinic so give today. You have the power to give * * * * Those homes that were here at the homes built on or before Confederation life! WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 moment Canada was actually a unified and, using this information at their SATURDAY, JULY 1 CONCERT IN THE PARK – Join the Happy Canada Day! Town of Aurora as TD presents Concerts in nation will soon be able to bear that disposal, it would be relatively simple * * * * the Park - Carl Berger. Don’t miss this fun, mark of distinction with a special to whittle down a list of homes and PARADE – The Town of Aurora hosts interactive and musical adventure. This commemorative plaque issued by the buildings to be honoured. the annual Canada Day Parade today from JUNO nominated children’s musician will 10 – 11 a.m. The parade begins on Yonge exceed your expectations. Concerts are free. Town of Aurora. The final number is 24. Street at Mosley and will continue south Food vendors on site, for your seating comfort, Council recently greenlit a heritage Before Council approved the to Murray Drive. Kids can participate in please bring your own portable chair. A food plaque program that will see the owners program, however, a note of caution pre-parade sidewalk chalking at 9.30 a.m. donation to the Aurora Food Pantry is greatly outside the Aurora Public Library. This well- of homes that built in Aurora the year was offered. appreciated. 7 – 8 p.m. attend annual event is a much-anticipated * * * * Queen Victoria unified Canada East In some cases, heritage plaques day for countless spectators and a fantastic SATURDAY, JULY 8 (Ontario), Canada West (Quebec), along signify a heritage designation. This, opportunity for local businesses to get ART IN THE PARK – Art in the Park with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick they said, would not be the case with involved with the community. returns to Town Park today from 8 a.m. to * * * * 1 p.m. in conjunction with Kerry’s Place receive these special markers. the Canada 150 plaques. FESTIVITIES – The Canada Day Party Appreciation Day 2017. The event will feature The plaque initiative was brought “We already have commemorative continues from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Lambert and artisan show and sale, music festival, forward by Councillors Tom Mrakas plaques that we give out,” said Willson Park Events kick off with free performances by “The Therapy Seekers”, pancakes, a cake cutting, music performances, face painting and crafts for the kids, all with a and Jeff Thom. Councillor Mrakas. “If you do get free swimming, free public skating, a classic chance to take in the Aurora Farmers’ Market In their motion, they said it is presented this commemorative plaque, car show, games, crafts, music, the Aurora at the same time. a matter of taking pride in – and it does not mean that your house or promoting – heritage properties. property will be designated or listed. “We sat down and talked about this It will just celebrate the fact that your and I think it is a great thing to move property was constructed 150 years forward because it is a great way to ago.” celebrate the 150th birthday of Canada Massage The motion received widespread Kelly while also promoting and celebrating support of Council. our Town heritage at the same time,” “I think it is a really great way to said Councillor Mrakas. “I think it is use the Heritage Reserve Fund,” said $25/30min an excellent way to combine them both Councillor Wendy Gaertner on how the and utilize the fact that it is Canada’s Town plans to pay for it. $45/60min Spa 150th birthday. 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We have, for a question can lead to a tug on a tiny long time in our history, given, given, thread which can lead to something given but we never got anything back. far more significant. Once you begin to If we stop giving we’re never going to talk about one issue facing Indigenous meet in the middle. Through Truth & Peoples, you quickly see how they “all Reconciliation I hope we get that voice. tie together.” We’re holding big dreams.” “They go to economics, capitalism, resource extraction and things of that nature,” she says. “We continue to find fronts where we need to fight but there aren’t enough of us. There aren’t enough educators, lobbyists and researchers; it is usually just poor folks Participating in the Roundtable discussion were, from left, artist and teacher Todd Jamieson, advocate hopping in a car and going to the scene. Collette Youngchief, Elder Laureen (Blu) Waters, and Becky Big Canoe. Auroran photo by Brock Weir “If you put your children into school and they begin to learn the truth and every day and you haven’t got a clue suicide because of where they live and history that you were denied, you should because of a lie that you were told, what they are doing is nothing to do be angry at your own government and because of histories you were given with who they are.” education system for shortchanging from one side. “They are using whatever is you the way they did. We so badly want “We all have to be accountable, available to check out and they are in to teach our grandchildren their true we all have to acknowledge what has despair,” she says. “If we don’t get our heritage and we only have little pieces happened in history and we all have to of it left. We have to be able to make make changes because, as Indigenous a climate generally for that kind of people [we] have to sit down and say, knowledge to be valued by everyone in ‘I know you didn’t make the Indian CROSSWORD society.” Act, however you’re perpetuating the Waters too believes that everything Indian Act by carrying on the story- comes down to education. tellings, by carrying on the jokes, by Part of Reconciliation, she says, hearing someone else make comments involves acknowledging that the Indian that are not called for.’ Whenever we Act was meant to “annihilate every don’t stand up for one we stand up for indigenous person” and there needs to nothing.” be accountability. As a young mother and college “Whether or not people were directly student, Collette Youngchief saw this involved, anyone who is Canadian is perpetuation in action, so much so accountable,” she explains. “We are that when her children were ready for all treaty people because it takes two school, she registered the boys under people to make a treaty. As a Canadian, a different last name, a move she everybody is accountable. Then it tearfully says she regrets. takes change in action. That change “Coming here, it was so exotic to comes through further education. be Native,” says Youngchief. “I am so “A lot of people walk around not proud of my last name, but to do that knowing who the indigenous people are to my sons, it hurts a lot that I chose because, as Todd says, they are looking to do that and made a choice for them. for the feathers, the headdresses, The name represents something; as the jingle dresses, fancy shawls, and opposed to them being ashamed of it, breech cloths. We are looking or that they are very proud of it.” perspective because that is what we In addition to education, Big learned from TV and history. That is Canoe says in order to achieve true not what indigenous people look like. reconciliation land will have to be given There are blonde-haired, blue-eyed back. Young Indigenous people, she indigenous people walking beside you says, are “dying, they are committing

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