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Aurora’s Community Newspaper Vol. 11 No. 43 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of August 23, 2011 Town lowers flag for Layton Local politicians paid tribute to Jack politically, I believe he has been a great Federal Liberal candidate in the 2011 Layton's "passion and commitment" to Canadian. election. Canada and his "larger than life" "He demonstrated passion for our "On behalf of Newmarket-Aurora personality after the Federal Leader of country and I would just like to say that Liberals I want to extend our condo- the Opposition lost his battle with can- our condolences go out to his wife lences to Jack's family at this time of cer in the early hours of Monday morn- Olivia and to his family. He was a fight- mourning and our thoughts and prayers ing. er in every area of his life and I'm sure are with them.” Mr. Layton's death at 4.45 a.m. was that he approached this fight with Mr. Peterson said he first met Mr. announced by his wife, Toronto-area cancer with the same vigour that he Layton as a law student when the latter MP Olivia Chow, and his children, approached everything else and it is was in his 2003 NDP leadership shortly before 9 a.m. just sad that this is a battle he lost." campaign. Newmarket-Aurora's political com- Ms. Brown added that Mr. Layton's At the University, Mr. Layton gave a munities remembered the NDP leader influence in leading the NDP to the speech to students and encouraged for his "tenacity" and said his death is official opposition for the first time had a those who had not already done so to seen as a loss of a "great Canadian”. "tremendous" influence on Canadian sign up for a party membership and "He was always a very positive politics and she believes he leaves vote for him. individual and in my encounters [with behind an influence that will be felt with- "Obviously I didn't do that, but I cer- him] he always had a warm and engag- in the NDP for "many years to come." tainly respected his passion and his ing smile," said Newmarket-Aurora MP Tributes also came in from the commitment to politics," said Mr. Lois Brown, shortly after the announce- Newmarket-Aurora Liberals. Peterson. "Even back then when he ment of his death. "We are obviously "I think Canadian politics needs was running for leader I could see it Christina Bisanz, Provincial Liberal candidate for Newmarket- greatly saddened by the loss and more people like Jack Layton," said coming through." Aurora, left, was joined Sunday afternoon by Markham- although we didn't see eye-to-eye Kyle Peterson, Newmarket-Aurora's After the announcement, the Town Unionville Member of Parliament John McCallum at the of Aurora lowered flags at Town Hall to Liberal Party’s Central Ontario meeting at the Aurora Cultural half staff in memory of Mr. Layton. Centre. Auroran photo by Brock Weir Briefly Please see page 7 Corn Roast In the parks

This Saturday the residents are invited to attend the Council Corn Roast at the Aurora Farmers’ Market. Councillors and the Town's Executive Leadership Team will be handing out what Councillor Sandra Humfryes described as "awesome corn from PACT, police will run local farmers”. The Council Corn Roast will be held at the Aurora Farmers' Market on Wells Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Man hurt ambassador program After months of referrals and May to September, that the pro- PACT initially planned on limiting A 23-year-old male is in hospital with serious injuries after a collision debate at both council and commit- gram's terms of reference be ham- the Parks Ambassador Program between a motorcycle and a car on Industrial Parkway at St. John’s Sideroad tee, Aurora's Parks Ambassador mered out by the Parks and largely to the summer months, Saturday morning. program is finally set to go, after Recreation Advisory Committee PACT's Cyndy Skillins said she According to Constable Blair McQuillan of the York Regional Police, the council's approval of a one-year (PRAC) and also the town include was "surprised" by the recommen- accident occurred when the eastbound motorcycle entered the intersection and pilot project which will be undertak- $500 in the 2012 operating budget dations staff brought forward. collided with a car as it was attempting to make a left turn from Industrial to St. en by PACT (Police and for support. "We never asked for the Town to John’s. Community Together) in conjunc- The one particular recommen- be the organizing committee," she The 59-year-old driver of the car was not injured in the collision. tion with York Regional Police. dation from Town Staff that did not said. "The last thing we want to do Police are asking witnesses to come forward. The investigation is ongoing. Council's approval last week, appear to sit well with some coun- is impose more demands on the however, was not exactly smooth, cillors was their recommendation Town Staff so that was definitely Pool closed with the members attempting to for significant involvement of PRAC not part of our proposal. We would determine how to address the in the program. like to run it, obviously with the The pool at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) will close this needs of PACT in the face of rec- In their recommendations staff support of the police and with the Friday for a routine inspection, repairs, and regular maintenance. ommendations from Town Staff called on the committee to have structure [previously presented]. Alternative pool times have been made available at the Aurora Family which differed significantly from the responsibility for reviewing the "We did not see it being May Leisure Complex to pick up the slack. what PACT initially proposed. program, screening applicants, through September. We saw it as The SARC pool is scheduled to re-open Saturday, September 24. In their recommendation, and participating in training. being year-round, recognizing that Aurora staff recommended that the When pressed by Councillor there is greater use of the parks one-year trial program run from Michael Thompson on whether Please see page 19

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Bonus before-and-after care included in SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 St. Andrew's Church, Aurora, will open again on Thursday, boys and girls, age three to Grade 4 and the Junior High Club price; inquire about special rates for sibling/friend registration. The Juno nominated Sultans of String bring their CD September 1, after closing for the summer. for boys and girls, Grades 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora The Aurora Cultural Centre is located at 22 Church Street. For release tour to the Aurora Cultural Centre tonight at 7.30. * * * * Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. For more information or to register call 905-713-1818 or Tickets are available at the door from the Cultural Centre for The York Regional Police Male Chorus is looking for new information call 905-841-8884. [email protected]. general admission seating for $30. Advance tickets are $25. members. You do not have to be a police officer nor are you * * * * TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 * * * * required to read music to volunteer. The group rehearses A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday at the Movie tonight at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre is “Win Win” You're invited to be part of the Aurora Artist Studio Tour Monday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. For further Community Bible Church on Bathurst Street just south of starring Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan and Jeffrey Tambor. 2011, a group of professional artists along with emerging information, contact the chorus supervisor at 905-727-9676 or Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information e-mail Disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty (Giamatti), who moon- artists from Aurora, inviting the public into our homes for our the co-ordinator of volunteer services for YRP at 905-830- Judy Hoffmann at [email protected]. lights as a high school wrestling coach, stumbles across a star second year two day annual studio tour on Saturday and 0303, extension 6717. * * * * athlete through some questionable business dealings while Sunday, October 1st and 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fol- * * * * Scottish Country Dancing on Friday mornings mornings at trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will get a dou- lowing artists are already participating: Jean Beard, David Aurora’s Air Cadets meet every Tuesday night at Cardinal St. Andrews' Presbyterian Church beginning at 10.30 a.m. No ble payday, the boy's mother shows up fresh from rehab and Beard, Deborah Campo, Eva Folks, Maya Rodrigues, Judy Carter School from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., and offer a program partners are needed and beginners are welcome. For more flat broke, threatening to derail everything. Sherman and Christine Valentini. E-mail Deborah Campo to for 12 years and older boys and girls. information, call Agnes at 905-841-2747. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 be added to the list by August 13th at debo- * * * * * * * * Money Talks. A free, informal discussion group will be held [email protected] 905-727-1447. Queen’s York Rangers Army cadet corps has openings for Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday at 6.30 p.m. at tonight at the Aurora Public Library to share ideas and TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 boys and girls aged 12 to 18. The group parades every Friday Gabriel's on Yonge Street. New members are welcome. exchange unbiased financial planning information, beginning The Tuesday Philosophy Club meets tonight at the Aurora night between 7 and 9 p.m. There is no membership fee and * * * * at 7 p.m. in the Magna Room. Moderator Roger Strong is not Public Library in the Lebovic Room at 7 p.m. What is the those in high school can earn community service hours Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 meets the affiliated with any financial institution. RSVP is required. meaning of life? Why are we here? Is there an ultimate pur- through the program. For further information, call 905-726- first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 pose to my existence? If these questions have ever crossed 8600. Street, south of Wellington. For more information call 905-830- The first Aurora Chamber of Commerce networking event your mind, join the club. No prior experience in philosophy is * * * * 9205. is a breakfast, sponsored by Avaloch Insurance Services Inc. required. Pre-register at the Adult Information Desk, or call Aurora Opera Children’s Chorus welcomes treble voices. * * * * and slated to be held at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club, 4 905-727-9493, option 4. It is a choir dedicated to nurturing and providing opportunities Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of Pinnacle Trail, Aurora, from 7.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Cost is $20 for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 for children to express their musical abilities. The chorus is each month at the Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, members and $30 for guests. Join the Aurora Chamber of Commerce at the black tie open to boys and girls ages 5-17. Contact the general director Aurora at 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 (optional) 2011 Business Achievement Awards Dinner, which at [email protected]. * * * * The Aurora Seniors’ Centre will hold its final event of the will be held at The Manor, 16750 Weston Road, Kettleby. * * * * Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each season tonight in the form of a Corn Roast for ASA members, Cocktails start at 5.30 p.m., with dinner and awards ceremony Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) is look- month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. families and friends on the deck of their headquarters at 96 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person plus HST. Visit the ing for volunteers to assist with the activities in its Adult Day and lunch at noon. Call 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080 for John West Way beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and Chamber website for details and to purchase tickets. Program. The positions call for a commitment of a few hours a more information. $4 for children. A cash bar, serving beer, white and red wine THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 soft drinks and water will be operating. Following the corn roast Aurora's Pine Tree Potters' Guild announces that it will be will be a video concert. Advance tickets are now on sale at the hosting its second annual Empty Bowls fund-raising event. ASC reception desk. For more information, contact Marie Tickets, at $45, go on sale September 6 and are available from Leone at 905-713-0608. the Aurora Cultural Centre, Vic's Shoe Repair and Meridian Another exciting event brought to you by SEPTEMBER 9-11 Credit Union. The sixth annual Ribfest will be held this weekend in CONTINUING Machell Park. It will operate Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. Trinity Anglican Church "Clothes Closet", located at 44 to 11 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Metcalfe Streeet, Aurora, is the local source for gently used SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1O women's, children's and men's clothing. All monies raised are The Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society is hosting its used to support the needy of Aurora, since it goes directly to Annual Flower Show today where members exhibit exception- the "Welcoming Arms" Ministry. Open weekday mornings, al specimens from their gardens and display unique artistic flo- 9.30 a.m, to 11.30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings 6.30 to 7.30 ral designs. The flower show will be held at the Aurora Cultural p.m. The Bag Sale happens the last Monday of each month. Centre. 22 Church Street, from noon to 4 p.m. For more infor- * * * * mation call Cindy at 905-713-6660. At the request of its director, Richard Heinzle, the SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Evergreen Choir’s time of practice will be increased to 90 min- The 14th Annual Aurora and Newmarket Parkinson utes, and will meet on Wednesday, September 7th in the West Movies in the Park SuperWalk will take place at Fairy Lake in Newmarket. McKenzie Room at 1.45 p.m. to 3.15 p.m. Registration is now Registration, a Yoga demonstration by The Royal Pathways available at the front desk of the Aurora Seniors’ Centre for the Inc., and speeches begin at 9.30 a.m. under the main pavilion season commencing September 7th to June 2012. The fee for closest to the Water Street entrance. The walk begins the coming sessions remains the same: $50 per member. New Come and enjoy a movie under the stars! at 10.30 a.m. For more information or to volunteer call members are always welcome. If you can carry a tune and like Shows begin at dusk - Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets Kim Rouse-Parypa at 905-713-0774 or e-mail to sing we would be happy to have you come and join us. It is [email protected]. For more information on Parkinson's or not necessary to be able to read music, nor will you be asked Accepting non-perishable food items for the local food bank to register on-line visit www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca. to audition, to enjoy being part of this happy experience. In WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 addition to its regular Christmas and Spring concerts, the BBQ and popcorn will be available for purchase on site Baby Talk supports language development with Blue group will also perform at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Balloon and will be part of a free seminar with a pediatric Performing Arts on Sunday, January 29th 2012, and take part Tuesday, August 30th health specialist covering normal language development and in the 'Big Sing' at Roy Thompson Hall on Sunday, November how best to support language acquisition in your child, with 6th 2011. For more information call the desk at 905-726-4767. at Hickson Park games and activities at the Aurora Public Library beginning at * * * * 7 p.m. in the Magna Room. Pre-register at the Adult Aurora Probus Club, which meets every second Information Desk, or call 905-727-9493, option 4. Wednesday of the month at the Aurora Legion, will not meet Toy Story 3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 during August but will reconvene September 14th. The Aurora Seniors’ Centre will hold its second annual Memberships consist of retired and seni-retired PROfessional Generously Sponsored by Rated G Dog and Mutt Show behind the Centre at 96 John West Way and BUSiness people, hence the name. New members are from 1 p.m. (rain or shine). A barbecue will also be available. welcome. For more information, call Marilyn Munslow at 905- Registration forms are now available from the Centre. 727-9344 or Bob Saunders at 905-841-3558. Maximum is 30 entrants. For further information contact * * * * Michelle Stemer at 905-727-3123, ext. 3611. GRANAurora, the local Grandmothers To Grandmothers SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 group, meets monthly to raise awareness, generate funds and The annual Terry Fox Run takes place today from the lobby on behalf of the grandmother care-givers in AIDS-rav- Sheppard’s Bush soccer fields beginning at 8.30 a.m. with reg- aged Africa. For more information call Kay at 905-841-9318 or istration. Participants have the choice of a five-kilometre Joan at 905-727-5586. run/walk/bike/roller blade or a two-kilometre forest stroll. For * * * * Wednesday, August 31st more information go to www.terryfox.org which also includes Alateen meets every Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's on-line pledging) or contact Hank Van Bakel at Presbyterian Church, corner of Victoria and Mosley Streets. at the Town Park ([email protected]). Al-Anon meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Aurora United WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Church on Yonge Street. For more information go to al- This year the Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s Annual anon.alateen.on.ca. The Wizard of Oz General Meeting will be held on thsi evening from 5.30 p.m. to * * * * 7.30 p.m., at the Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street. The The Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society meets on the 2010 - 2011 Audited Financial Statements and year end fourth Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Royal Generously Sponsored by Rated F reports will be presented, followed by the induction of the Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North. Visitors are Board of Directors. A cocktail reception, catered by Maunders welcome for only $2. For more information call Ray at 905-727- Food Shop, will follow the formal part of the meeting. Cost is 6168. $10 for members. * * * * SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 York Highlands Chorus is an award-winning a capella The Art of Stenciling, with Deborah Mores, an artist, Sweet Adelines chorus, a group of women who gather Thursday, September 1st teacher, home furnishing designer and business owner. She Tuesday evenings at the Old Fire Hall, Newmarket, to sing, will bring more than 30 years of expertise to this workshop share in the harmony of friendship and learn the barbershop at Norm Weller Park from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Lebovic Room. $20 per person and you art form. York Highlands is always looking for new women who must be 18 years and older. Pre-register at the Adult share the love of a capella music. Call Karen at 905-726-2113 Information Desk, or call 905-727-9493, option 4. or e-mail Vikki at [email protected]. The Karate Kid WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 * * * * The Triple P Parenting workshop series returns to Aurora The Upper Canada Chordsmen, Aurora-Newmarket’s Generously Sponsored by Rated PG Public Library. Join the group the last Wednesday of each award winning chorus, is looking for male singers. The group month, September to May, excluding December. A variety of meets every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old Fire topics will help you answer your parenting questions and Hall, 140 Main Street South, in Newmarket. needs. All meetings at 7 p.m. in the Magna Room. Pre-register * * * * at the Adult Information Desk or call 905-727-9493, option 4. The Optimist Club of Aurora meets the first Wednesday of OCTOBER 1, 2, 6 AND 7 each month at the Aurora Legion. New members are welcome. The Canadian Cancer Society: Holland River Unit will be Call 905-727-5012 for more information. running the Pink Ribbon event in October. October is National * * * * For more information or directions to the locations visit www.aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762 Breast Cancer Awareness Month and volunteers from the The Aurora Lions Club meets the second and fourth Canadian Cancer Society will be selling pink ribbons on the Thursdays at the Aurora Lions Hall, corner of Mosley and McALPINEL LINCOLN EMPLOYEE PRICING AURORAAURCA$HOCA$HWE’RE SHARING OUR PRICINGININ WITH YOU YLYLEOUR S. RIDE Exclusively at McALPINE SeeSee yyourour sasalespersonlesperson fforor detaidetails.ls. AURORA WE PROUDLY SUPPORT LOCAL SPORTS 905-841-0800 www.mcalpineford.com THE AURORAN, Week of August 23, 2011 - 3 Magna Hoedown names Emerson Drive as lead Emerson Drive will headline Country Music Association p.m. to midnight - rain or shine - this year's Hoedown entertain- Group of the Year award and and features a Texas-style bar- ment line-up. Billboard Magazine's Top New becue dinner, cash bar and A Grammy-nominated Artist award. Prospector's Raffle. country band with a decade of The band has toured with The Hoedown started out chart-topping music already Toby Keith, Shania Twain and as a backyard barbecue under their belt, Emerson Drive Big & Rich, among others. fundraiser at the Stronach fam- recently released their latest In addition to Emerson ily farm and has become York album, Decade of Drive: 10 Drive, the Hoedown will also Region's largest annual com- Years of Hits. feature Jason McCoy, "the best munity fundraiser, generating The album features a num- tribute show to Johnny Cash proceeds of more than $4 mil- ber of the band's greatest hits, on the planet" - The Legend in lion for local community groups including "I Should Be Black, and local talent Dani during its 23-year history. Sleeping" and "Fall Into Me", Strong, as well as The Simcoe Twenty local charities, both of which peaked in the Top Country Ramblers and the including a number from Five on the Billboard charts, as Jaymor Dancers. Aurora and community groups, More than 700 people showed up for the regular Concert in the Park at well as "Moments", Emerson The event will be hosted by including a number from Drive's first #1 single in the Ken Shaw and Beverley Aurora, serving a wide range of Aurora’s Town Park last Wednesday evening to hear Blue Radio, the ultimate USA, and their latest single Mahood. residents and community Blue Rodeo tribute band. Auroran photo by David Falconer release, "Let Your Love Speak". The 2011 Hoedown will needs, have been selected as Since their smash debut on the take place on Saturday, recipients of this year's country music scene, Emerson September 10 on the Magna Hoedown funding. Drive has received multiple campus in Aurora under the For more information on the Town to look outside awards and/or nominations, largest tent in the country. 2011 Wild Wild West Hoedown, to staff crossing spots including the Canadian The event will run from 5 visit www.hoedown.ca. The Town of Aurora will look wondered that given today's from most councillors, however, to an outside staffing service to economic situation and the including Wendy Gaertner who fill vacancies for crossing guards number of people looking for said she witnessed first-hand across Town, following a council work, whether appropriate con- why this would be a valuable resolution last week, but given ditions now existed for the Town service for the Town. BIKE CLEARANCE today's economic climate, to find people to fill crossing "I'm satisfied that this is a Councillor Evelyn Buck suggest- guard vacancies. good way for us to go," she said. ed this should be an initiative for "Things may have changed," "I had an experience seven the Town to take on itself. she said of the outside staffing years ago where the Town Councillors passed a recom- services since 2000. "I think couldn't find a crossing guard mendation from Town Staff to there may be greater interest in and there was an off-duty police- execute a three-year contract this job now that there are so man at the corner of Glass Drive with Proactive Staffing Services many people out of work. This and Murray and they were up to25% OFF for the amount of $293,550.73, wouldn't offer anyone a liveli- charging $75 an hour. I would a figure which will ensure that hood but there may be more say that this is probably the most the complement of crossing people interested in doing it than economical way to go with guards at Town intersections is when we originally decided to go respect to the actual fee and the full. to tender with this service. time of staff." "The Town of Aurora is cur- "I think this is a pretty expen- Before the final vote was BMX • Freestyle • Dirt rently providing school crossing sive way of providing the service taken, however, Councillor Buck guards at 11 locations through- for eight people. That's $209,000 reiterated that she was not talk- BIKE TUNE-UPS – ONLY $39.99 + parts & tax out the Town," said Ilmar over three years and I don't think ing about saving money but Simanovskis, Aurora's Director that is a bargain, but if we were making employment readily NEW SEASON • NEW PRODUCT • NEW STORE of Infrastructure, in a report. able to offer that as a salary to available to the people within "Historically, school crossing someone it might be quite Aurora neighbourhoods. guards were hired directly by the attractive to a person who is not "A crossing guard has to live Town. Over the last 15 years it employed. In hard times people within the community to be there The Vapors are here... has become increasingly more look for these opportunities and for however long it is in the morn- difficult for Town staff to find per- sometimes they're taking sever- ing and be there again when sons willing to perform these al opportunities to make a living they go home for lunch and back Speed duties." and this might be a place. I'm again when school ends," said Staffing Services were thinking that maybe we should Councillor Buck. "Whoever does and performance retained in 2000 to provide give consideration to that." that job has to live nearby. crossing guards at locations One of the drawbacks of Whatever we're paying these where the Town was unable to having the Town staff fulfil the people we're paying more than Optimized. replace persons, he said, and service of administrating the we were paying crossing guards IN STOCK since then the number of cross- crossing guard services them- and we still have some crossing ing guards staffed by Staffing selves is that if one crossing guards carried by the Town, so VAPOR X6.0 Services has and will continue to guard fails to show up for any my idea is that in these hard increase over the coming years. number of reasons it then times where there is employ- Expert skate sharpening while you wait. Funding for this initiative was becomes a Town responsibility ment available from the Town approved in the 2011 operating to find a suitable replacement, they should be immediately budget. said Mr. Simanovskis. available by the Town. During the course of council "By working with the contrac- "We have had far too many Rec Cycle N’ Sports! discussions on the crossing tor it is their responsibility to of these consultants and middle- Main Location: guards, who, Mayor Geoffrey ensure that someone is avail- men cleaning up on what should Dawe noted, make approxi- able," he said. "It is up to them to be a straightforward agreement 15483 Yonge St., Aurora, across from Howard Johnson Hotel mately $12,000 for the school make sure a body is available." between ourselves and the peo- 905-841-5757 year, Councillor Evelyn Buck The contract found support ple that provide this work." A NOTE TO ANYONE who ever scratched Rec behind the ear. Doug and the staff at Rec Cycle N’ Sports are very sad to announce the recent passing of everyone’s best friend, Rec, on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Over the years, so many people from Aurora and elsewhere have come through the door of Rec Cycle to be warmly greeted by Rec. We know he loved each of you as much as you loved him. Thanks for all your support and we look forward to seeing you again soon. 15483 Yonge St., Aurora, across from Howard Johnson Hotel 905-841-5757 4 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 23, 2011

Poor Ronnie

By RON WALLACE

I don’t want to be coach of the Tigers I am truly thankful I am not the coach of the Aurora Tigers. How Jim Richmond, the team’s coach, can select a team from the 40 or so who showed up at Rink Two of the Aurora Community Centre Thursday night, is anyone’s guess. They all looked pretty good to me. In a “game”, which pitted the yellow shirts against the dark shirts, both sides seemed to hold their own. When I left the “game” was tied 1-1 and neither side was any better than the other. Jim needs to find the combination of players who can drive the team to finish better than last year, when they missed playoff action by a single point, even though they won the final two games of the regular season. I tried to call him Saturday, but his “mailbox was full” so I have yet to contact him to find out just how difficult it is being the coach of a Junior A hockey team. I did touch base with him Sunday afternoon and he acknowl- edged that there was a “mailbox full” message, but it was only because of a dead battery in his cell phone. Once he had changed the battery and did a reboot, everything was fine again. Sunday night at the community centre, Jim said he “had some tough decisions to make” as he selects his team for the coming year. His job will be to select about 14 forwards, six defencemen and a pair of goalies. No easy task that. I have just learned that the hockey club invites you and other community leaders as its guest to participate in the season open- ing Wine & Cheese gathering Wednesday, August 31st at Joia Restaurant on Yonge Street in Aurora. They have set aside the hours between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. for the event. Kristin Quinn wants to know if you’re planning to attend. Call her at 905-967-4258 or e-mail her at [email protected] to let her know. The Tiger coach will be there but only if he hears about it. “I don’t get involved in things off the ice,” he said, confirming that Kristen is Barry Quinn’s daughter. Barry is vice-president of the team. These two shots show a class of Grades 2 and 3 students and teachers, top photo, from George Street At least two players on the Tigers this year will be from Auora, he confirmed, saying upward of 10 and 12 players will be return- School. You probably recognize the George Street principal, the late Ross Brethour, standing in the ing to the team from last year. middle of the back row. He died about six years ago. The students’ photo was taken in either February From Aurora will be Justin Nice and Dylan Sikura. Other play- 1968 or 1969. We’re not sure because we can’t read the entire sign located in the front of the class. ers come from Newmarket and King City. Recognize anyone? Tigers play their arch-rival, Newmarket Hurricanes, in that town September 15, but open the season in Pickering Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Letters to the Editor Quinn tells me the team is still looking for billets. If you have room to put up a hockey player, call Barry at 416-606-4901. Meanwhile the Tigers, now that a team is together, are ready Writer never has to leave safe position for the “Woodchuck Classic”, a hockey tournament in Vermont To the editor, his mental health, his that gets underway September 2. Tigers will not play home games SundayS afternoons, like they educational pursuits, his did last year. When I read the letters career, his future After hammering out a deal with the Aurora Minor Hockey to the editor supporting prospects because of “Aurora’s Community Newspaper” Assocation, Tigers will now play 12 Saturday night home games, the criminalization of pregnancy. including their home opener September 17th when the Milton abortions and glance All pregnancies are not The Auroran Newspaper Company Ltd. Icehawks invade the Aurora Community Centre. down to see the signa- the result of planned par- 15213 Yonge Street, Suite 8 They will still be at home for Friday night games. ture, invariably I see a enthood. Aurora, ON, L4G 1L8 “Our primary home date will continue to be Friday nights, with male name. Some pregnancies are Saturday becoming our alternate home date,” Quinn said. This is not a male the result of ignorance, All the team needs now is fans. Turnout has been rather low at bashing letter. rape, incest, etc. Publisher Emeritus the Community Centre in recent years. I have remarkable men A woman has a right to Rosemary Schumaker in my family, and among a safe position for herself.

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Front Porch Perspective Political polling By Stephen Somerville

We are inundated every day with the results of public opinion back on a specific issue. accounts for say, 10 to 15 per cent. polls. During an actual election campaign, respective national or The results of a strong local organization will really matter when It seems that whenever we turn on the television, listen to the provincial campaigns use polling to see if a particular strategy that the race is extremely tight; every vote counting. radio or open a newspaper there is a story about polling. they have employed is working, and if not, why not, and what the Looking back to the fall of 2007, as a member of the local PC We are canvassed for our thoughts on everything from campaign should be doing differently. campaign team, we were cautiously optimistic. Canadian tax policy to whether or not we feel that Britney Spears Look at the 2008 U.S. Democratic race where the Hilary Clinton Our candidate was Frank Klees, the long-time Aurora resident is a good mom. campaign started to make in-roads at the end of the primaries by and at that time a 12-year member of the legislature who was a But most of the emphasis in the media is placed on political painting Barack Obama as an elitist, and out of touch with the aver- former leadership contender and cabinet minister and also a high polling. age voter’s concerns. profile member of the John Tory team. I am not sure if it was the first, but the most well known is the You may also recall later that year during the actual presiden- We had a high profile candidate, a great volunteer organization, Gallup Poll, named after its inventor, George Gallup. tial race that John McCain had (for a while at least) climbed back sufficient funds to run a campaign, and our initial polling showed Dr. Gallup founded the American Institute of Public Opinion, the into a statistical tie with the presumptive Democratic nominee by us in good shape. precursor of The Gallup Organization, in Princeton, New Jersey, in painting the Illinois Senator, as inexperienced, a "celebrity" liberal The local communications strategy that was developed - rein- 1935. and a light-weight. forced by tracking - was figuratively thrown out the window during They have been surveying political opinions ever since. The lines of attack were based on polling. the campaign because the faith-based issue sucked the air out the But why the need for political polling? Reliance on polling can also lead to electoral disasters. Leaders' campaign balloon. Brian Walker, a candidate for the Newmarket - Aurora federal How else to characterize the faith based initiative launched by Mr. Klees in the end won in a very tight race because of his per- Conservative nomination in 2005 put it aptly: "Representative gov- the provincial PC Party back in 2007. Obviously, this policy would sonal popularity. ernment was born hundreds of years ago when MP's traveled to not have been introduced unless the campaign strategists felt that Recent polls have shown a considerable tightening of the far off cities, and there, out of touch with their constituencies, made this was a potential "wedge" issue that could drive masses of vot- provincial race with the Liberals within as close as five points of the decisions for them. We don't live in such times anymore." ers into their camp. Tories. Politicians continually listen to their constituents. Closer to home, polling does have its place; reinforcing to the A couple of weeks back I predicted a minority government Today's elected officials certainly have the resources: web- local campaign that the communications strategies being (either way) once the dust settles after October 6th. sites, mail-outs, town hall meetings and other media at their employed are indeed working. Nothing that I have seen or heard at this point would lead me disposal. However, it is becoming increasingly harder to be heard and to back away from this prediction. Included in this arsenal is polling. also to influence voters at the local level. It is certainly going to be an interesting fall campaign and I look Governments, political parties and individual politicians Probably 95 per cent of the reason that a person votes is based forward to sharing my opinions and views with all of you. conduct polling primarily for two reasons. on the Party and the leader. In between campaigns, politicians want to know whether or not In some instances, where there is a very high profile person or Stephen can be contacted at the public thinks they are doing a good job or they may desire feed- highly ranked cabinet minister, then the local campaign probably [email protected]

Inside Aurora Still more burning questions By Scott Johnston

Over the past few months we've looked at some "burning Has anyone ever been fined for tossing trash out of their Why is it that no matter how many playing fields, pools, questions", puzzling mysteries right here in Aurora. car windows at the off-ramp of Highway 404 at Wellington, ice pads, ball diamonds and other rec facilities the town But the number of unanswered questions in town an area with a prominent "do not litter" sign, but which is adds, there never seem to be enough? continues to grow, so with that in mind… continually blanketed in garbage? Is there any better free entertainment than looking at the Whatever happened to all the debate and discussion Would any store in town accept an "Aurora Dollar", if one murals the kids (and their parents) draw July 1st outside the about whether the town should adopt a ward system? of these promotional items from the 1970s was ever library as part of the Sidewalk Chalk activity? How large does Aurora's population have to be (currently redeemed? Is there an overall master plan to coordinate all of the 50,000 plus) before the province updates the "Aurora: Is local history taught enough in our schools that students many town master plans, such as the ones for parks, trails, Population 41,000" sign on Highway 404? in town can name any three Aurora mayors prior to Tim accessibility, and the promenade? Why are the Aurora Town Hall and Family Leisure Jones? Now that the anti-train whistle debate is over, will the next Complex buildings seemingly structurally obsolete after only Since the Church Street School is a "Cultural Centre", issue be the anti-siren debate, as police, fire trucks and 30 or so years, but most of the stores built in the 1800s at why does the directional sign just north of it on Wellington ambulances, like trains, make a lot of noise letting you know Yonge and Wellington are still going strong? identify it as a "Museum"? they're coming, so that you don't get hurt. If the point of Hoedown is to raise much-needed funding Has anyone ever tried walking a pet other than a dog in If it's possible for our municipal buildings to reduce their for charity, and it sells out so quickly every year, why don't Canine Commons, the leash-free park? energy consumption by 8 per cent during Earth Hour, why they add another tent and sell more tickets? What is the greatest number of times council has referred don't they maintain this level of efficiency by just doing the How many more shops will go out of business on Yonge the same issue back to staff for a report? same things every other hour of the year? Street before the Aurora promenade study geared at Since there are more odd than even numbered dates dur- Is what we're beginning to experience leading up to reinvigorating this area of town is completed, and the ing the year, do the odd numbered houses in town have October 6 actually election fever, or just nausea at going to recommendations start to be implemented? better watered lawns during the summer water ban? the polls for the third time within a year? Why are there no Aurora-based achievements on the Did Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe somehow Just asking .... Canadian Achievements mural at Yonge and Wellington? predict the road rage that would occur at the intersections of Why are political parties that have nothing to do with our main street when he named it after Sir George Yonge, Feel free to e-mail Scott at: housing always so well represented at Home Shows? the British Secretary of War? [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 23, 2011 Letters to the Editor Writer bases his statements All types of Filters, Humidifiers, on suggestions never made Air Cleaners, Water Pumps Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. To the editor, word) that I am suggest- person victimizing another will not hurt any trustwor- ing should be enacted as citizen while hiding their thy citizens, but can www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario "Mr Doughty avoids the criminal. identity in cyberspace is remove a tool from any- issue of anonymity". Mr. Doughty seems to acceptable. one intent on doing harm In answer to Mr. suggest that there is a dif- We all feel some para- while hiding in cyber- Doughty's letter of dis- ference between cyber noia about big brother space. agreement in The Auroran space victimization of protecting us, which may A law prohibiting dated August 16th to my people, companies or gov- bring some inconvenience anonymity in cyberspace, letter of support for our ernments, and deserve no within the circumference could put law enforcement former Mayor Mrs. protection by the Charter of living a relatively safe in a proactive position Morris's law suit. of Rights and Freedoms, if life in freedom to do rather than reactive, to • Aurora’s First Choice For Driver Training Mr. Doughty enters a the victimization is done almost anything, which I protect us. number of items never through cyberspace. think most Canadians can The present naivety to 905-713-3733 mentioned in my letter. 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S THE AURORAN, Week of August 23, 2011 - 7 Ministry rejects Town’s request, but Westhill hasn’t applied, yet Ontario's Ministry of the Environment Minister John But Westhill has yet to Minister Wilkinson said that inform both the Town and the ed to the proposed Westhill Environment has rejected the Wilkinson was responding to a apply for another PTTW after the Ministry was committed to Region of the application and development and would like to call from Town Council to auto- council resolution which asked their first permit was revoked protecting provincial water will consider all comments assure the Town of Aurora that matically withhold the neces- Mayor Geoffrey Dawe to write due to lack of planning supplies and "ensuring the fair received from the municipality there will be opportunity for sary Permit to Take Water to the Province requesting the approvals, the Minister sharing, conservation, and and relevant conservation public consultation if the min- (PTTW) for Westhill refusal, which was the last explained. sustainable use of water for all authorities when the time istry receives a permit applica- Redevelopment Company's card the Municipality had in The Minister made his Ontarians, including those comes. tion for this development. proposed championship golf hand to try to stop the devel- comments in a letter in supplies situated on the Oak "A permit will not be issued "The ministry will post a course and residential home opment due to the environ- response to the one from Ridges Moraine. if the ministry determines that summary of the application on development near Leslie mental concerns of residents Mayor Dawe which informed When the Ministry receives the proposed water-taking will the Environmental Registry in Street and Bloomington Road. and some members of coun- him of council's June resolu- Westhill's latest PTTW appli- adversely impact the environ- accordance with the Sort of. cil. tion. cation, they are obligated to ment," wrote Minister Environmental Bill of Rights Wilkinson. "I am aware of the and consider all public com- significant public concern relat- ments in making our decision." Time for a new library? Jack Layton dies at 61 With Margaret Atwood and growing and changing over gramming for both kids and only to pick up materials to other notables, including liter- the next number of years as adults but in this expansion it read, but they're looking at From page 1 greatest legacy on May 2 when acy advocates, waging all-out we grow to build-out and we has often been found difficult databases, they're checking e- In a statement, Mayor he brought a party from third war against the Ford brothers do have approval to conduct a to find adequate programming mail, they're perhaps job Geoffrey Dawe said he was place to opposition. Had his in Toronto surrounding possi- sort of space needs study to space, she said. searching using the job infor- "saddened" to hear of Mr. health not been such a factor I ble library cuts and closures, plan for our future service There are standards in mation material we have here," Layton's death and extended his think he was poised to be our here in Aurora it is a very dif- delivery in light of anticipated place for library services in she said. "It is a really dynamic condolences to his family and next Prime Minister. ferent story with the Aurora population growth," she said. terms of area per person, she place, so we have to be cog- friends. "He was called the 'Happy Public Library set to look at "That is on the books and it is added, noting that they strive nisant of that as we think about "He will be remembered as a Warrior' for a reason. ways to expand to better meet something that we need to to keep their services "rele- our future plans and how we tireless public servant who rep- He was a very passionate the needs of the growing com- tackle." vant" to the public. can best serve a growing pub- resented not only his con- fighter for fairness and compas- munity. It is still "early days" in Going forward, assess- lic. stituents but all Canadians," said sion in Canadian life and he did A $6 million project for a planning but Ms. Procter Maio ment needs to be made on "We just want to make sure Mayor Dawe. "He served them that in a way that made him very possible new library has been said the Library Board wants the kinds of delivery points that we have the right facility with passion, hard work and a attractive to many people. He identified in the Town's recent to have an "open slate" to look needed by the library while and at the service level that strong desire to make Canada a managed to rise above person- 10-year capital investment at all possibilities and see finding a balance in keeping won't deteriorate as the popu- better place." al attacks and concentrate on forecast for the year 2014. what might fit, and part of the services both cost-effective lation grows. We know that the Speaking to The Auroran, the issues that matter to every- According to Town direction will come from the and dynamic and accessible demographics will be changing Ontario NDP candidate Robin day Canadians. In that role he Treasurer Dan Elliott, nothing Library's strategic plan, which to patrons. in our future as well, both Wardlaw expressed his condo- will be very sorely missed. There is set in stone with the project, came out last year. Recent use of the building socially and economically lences on behalf of area NDPs is nobody quite like him at the but the amount has been put "We recognize not only our has brought home to the there is going to be more diver- not only to Ms. Chow and their moment. into place in anticipation of a physical but our virtual spaces Library Board that the building sity. We see that now. We're all family, but to all those who have "There are certainly other new building. have to be developed and I and its services are seen as a getting older and we want to be been touched by cancer. competent leaders in the One thing that will be going think we just like to keep an "valued community asset" in sure that we continue to offer "I share in the sadness of all Federal party; I have no doubt forward, however, is a space open mind as to what future Aurora and this is reflected in the library service that our res- Canadians at the loss of a great about that, but no one just like needs analysis to see whether possibilities there might be," surveys undertaken by the idents expect."MONDAYleader," NITEhe said. "We saw HOCKEY his Jack.” a new building is indeed need- she said. organization as well as having ed, according to Louise In looking at what the what Ms. Procter Maio Procter Maio, CEO of the Aurora Public Library currently described as a "very busy MONDAY NITE Aurora Public Library. offers to patrons, expansion is summer" this year. "We know our population is currently underway with pro- "People come in here not Dates set for Park movies HOCKEY The Town of Aurora is neighborhood parks in p.m. and movies start at offering a refreshingly Aurora. about 8 p.m. unique twist to the modern M&M Meat Shops will Instead of an admission movie theatre. be on hand with barbecue fee, movie-goers are You can watch, with treats and Poppers asked to bring a donation your family, an unforget- Popcorn will be there with for the local food pantry. table evening of movies tasty popcorn. Here’s where to watch under the stars. “What better way to the movies: Toy Story 3 is All you need to bring is spend some quality time playing at Hickson Park, a blanket or a lawn chair. with your family than Tuesday, August 30; The The Town of Aurora under the stars in one of Wizard of Oz is showing at kicks off brand new sum- Aurora’s beautiful parks,” the Aurora Town Park on mer line up of films for said Geoffrey Dawe, Wednesday, August 31; Movies in the Park with Mayor of the Town of and The Karate Kid may screenings of current and Aurora. “Since we’re ask- be seen at the Norm classic movies. ing for a donation for the Weller Park on Thursday, Toy Story 3, The Wizard local food pantry in lieu of September 1. of Oz and The Karate Kid an admission fee, you’ll In case of inclement can be viewed on over- also be helping local fami- weather, call the Special sized outdoor screens lies in need.” Events line at 905-726- starting at dusk at various The evenings begin at 7 4762 for regular updates.

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The Annual REC SPORTS, Monday Nite Hockey League SALE... Monday, December 5, 2011 - Mark your calendars! 8 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 23, 2011 Accepting nominations The Town is now working out the details, it accepting nominations for sounds like it is going to the 2011 Community be an absolutely fantastic Recognition Awards evening." The Community recog- Joining the Town for nition awards recognize the first time this year in individuals and groups in handing out the civic the Aurora community awards this year will be who have "actively sup- local volunteer organiza- ported the Town's devel- tion Neighbourhood opment and enhanced the Network. overall community”. "It is going to be a fan- Areas of recognition tastic initiative," she said. include a volunteer serv- ice award recognizing 10, 15, and more than 25 DI CECCO, years of volunteerism, an award for non-profit JONES groups and community LAW OFFICE organizers, youth, and awards in the fields of sport, environmentalism, arts and culture, accessi- Alessandro bility, and for being a Di Cecco "good neighbour." Nomination forms are available to download at the Town's website Carolyn (www.aurora.ca) with a Jones nomination deadline of Thursday, October 6. The awards will be handed out Tuesday, 905-751-1517 November 29. The year's awards cer- EXPERIENCE emony will accommodate new initiatives and a COMPETENCE brand new format, one which Councillor Sandra EFFICIENCY Humfryes promises will be markedly different than Rita Theil, seated left, the owner of JacKryn France Inc., on Wellington Street East in Aurora, donated ceremonies in years past. AT YOUR $1,500 from the company’s annual French Country Market to the Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization. "The entire event is SERVICE Receiving the cheque is Grant Peckford, a Big Brothers, Big Sisters executive director, while two mar- being revamped," said Councillor Humfryes last ket volunteers Jack and Catherine McKenzie look on. Auroran photo by David Falconer week. "While staff are still AURORA Parties finalize policies on this province’s energy With fewer than seven (FIT) program for those putting believes in solar power, and weeks to go until the October renewable energy back on the wind power, but we're going to 6 provincial election, parties grid. make sure that the energy and candidates across The Town of Aurora recent- plan that is put in place is Ontario are finalizing their poli- ly approved sending out based on a solid and reliable cies and getting the word out Requests for Proposals on economic model that does not to potential constituents and leasing out the roof of the rely on taxpayer subsidies but one of the key issues that is Stronach Aurora Recreation is based on good, sound busi- making its way to the forefront Complex to companies inter- ness principles," he said. "We of debate is how to approach ested in installing solar panels believe that we can deliver Ontario's energy consump- for energy generation. renewable and clean energy tion. Some councillors at the to Ontario without breaking the Although declared candi- time, however, questioned backs of taxpayers." dates in Newmarket-Aurora whether this would be the On the part of Liberal can- have expressed support for most sensible route to go as a didate Christina Bisanz, the renewable and sustainable change in government at energy program currently energy and delivering it effi- Queen's Park could see the offered by the Liberal ciently to Ontarians, how each program scrapped. Government is important to approaches the matter varies While they deemed it a no- sustain going forward. quite differently. risk situation as that risk would "We're very fortunate that From Progressive be assumed by the operating we have an energy plan that is Conservative Frank Klees' company while they raked in looking at a balanced mix of perspective, a contributing fac- money from renting out the energy sources and I think it is tor in rising energy costs is roof space, if the PC party very important to continue with what he describes as Dalton takes the reins of government, that," she said. McGuinty's "experiment" with this program will be on the "At the same time, we have energy policy, something, he chopping block. to make sure that we have a said, which just hasn't worked. "The energy programs that sustainable system that is not "It has resulted in signifi- are subsidizing the cost of injurious to the environment. cant increases in our electrici- generating renewable energy I'm hearing friends in the city ty bills, already some 84 per far beyond what anyone can make note of the fact that the cent - for Ontario families and afford and far beyond what air quality has been dramati- small businesses that have an anyone in the industry needs cally improved since the coal activated smart metre, that to sustain," said Mr. Klees. fire plants have been shut increase can be as high as At a recent meeting in down. I think that is a fairly sig- 150 per cent since Dalton Newmarket, Mr. Klees said he nificant indication of the need McGuinty took office." was told by a solar panel man- to make sure we balance our The current "experiment" is ufacturer that the FIT program energy needs [and] sustain- "unsustainable and unafford- is unsustainable and an open ability with our environmental able" and a PC government bidding process for renewable concerns. would ensure that the "experi- energy is the preferred route. "I fully believe in the need ment is stopped in its tracks", The Liberal green energy for a responsible use of ener- he added. plan would, according to this gy and conservation and One of the ways to curb the business owner, result in encouraging residents to see rising energy prices is tax and increased energy cost to the energy not just as something cost relief on bills, but of partic- taxpayer because there would that is a cheap and plentiful ular interest to the municipal be an increased subsidy. source, but something that we side of Aurora, also the elimi- "A PC government have to respect in terms of nation of the Feed-In Tariff believes in renewable energy, how we use it." THE AURORAN, Week of August 23, 2011 - 9 Fall REGISTRATION GUIDE KKiJusti for...ddss

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The championship Aurora Midget Select Jays are shown here. Standing left to right, are coach Rob Seguin, Joe Ariganello, Scott Tonello, Dalton Mayo, Ryan Laird, Matthew Miller, Matthew Zambri, Matthew NOTE: Stewart, Eliot Harkin, Robert Spencer and coach Robert Spencer. In the front row are Andrew Seguin, James Harkin, Robert Bradford. Absent when the picture was taken is coach Mike Ariganello. Tyke players born in 2004 and 2005 must submit a copy of a birth certificate. Aurora Goodyear Midget It is recommended that 2005 players have either taken skating lessons or completed one year Jays win championship of Opti Hockey. The Aurora Midget Select In earlier tournament inning before James Harkin's Jays, sponsored by Goodyear action, James Harkin ham- home run heroics in the bot- Tire, claimed the York Region mered a 3-2 fastball over the tom of the frame. AMHA MIDGET TRYOUT SCCHEDULE league championship last right-field fence to give the To reach the two-game final weekend with a convincing 8-5 Jays a dramatic walk-off 5-4 against Collingwood, the Jays Date Start End Event Locattion upset win over the favoured victory over the first place defeated Markam 11-3 with a rivals from Collingwood in the Collingwood squad. two-hit gem from Matt Miller, 9/11/2011 6:000 PM 7:30 PM Midget AAAA/AA//AAE Tryout Aurora Recreation Centre [ ARC West ] final game. Down 4-0 late in the game, and strong relief from Scott Midget select consists of the Jays got untracked with a Tonello, and RBI contributions 9/12/2011 6:000 PM 7:30 PM Midget AAAA/AA//AAE Tryout Aurrora Community Centre [ Aur CC 1 ] players from the 1993-1995 double off the bat of Matt Miller from Joe Ariganello, Robert 9/14/2011 9:330 PM 11:00 PM Midget AA//AEE Tryout Aurrora Community Centre [ Aur CC 2 ] birth years. and a RBI single by Matt Bradford and Dalton Mayo. 9/14/2011 7:000 PM 8:30 PM Final Midget AAA Tryout Aurora Recreation CC[Aentre [ ARC W est ] Game MVP Elliot Harkin Zambri. Next, the Jays eliminated 9/15/2011 7:000 PM 8:30 PM Midget AA//AEE Tryout Aurora Recreation Centre [ ARC West ] closed out the game by fan- Elliot Harkin scored Zambri the Georgina Bulldogs by a ning Collingwood's clean up with a solid single up the mid- score of 17-2 with strong start- 9/17/2011 5:115 PM 6:45 PM Final Midget A Tryout Aurrora Community Centre [ Aur CC 2 ] hitter with the bases loaded in dle. ing pitching from Matt Stewart 9/17/2011 6:445 PM 8:15 PM Midget AE Tryout Aurrora Community Centre [ Aur CC 2 ] the final frame. Ryan Laird singled and and two innings of one-hit relief 9/18/2011 7:000 PM 8:30 PM Final Midget AAE Tryout AuroraReca RecreationCn Centre[ACCentre [ ARC Wesst]t ]

Robert Spencer had pro- after a double-steal and from Seguin. PLAYERS MUST PURCHASE AN AMHA MIDGET TRYOUT PASS ($50) PRIORTO ATTENDING TRYOUTS. PASSES ARE AVAILABLE vided the Aurora Jays with Andrew Seguin drove a two- The Jays will now repre- FOR PURCHASE FRROM THE AMHA OFFICCE DURING OFFICE HHOURS WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 7 PM - 9 PM. another strong pitching start, strike curveball down the left- sent York Region at the IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE SELECCTED FOR A MIDGET DIVISION REP TEAM YOU MUST ATTEND EITHER THE FIRST OR SECOND SCHEDULED MIDGET TRYOUT SESSION. NO PLAYERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS FIRST TIME ATTENDEES AFTERTHE limiting the Collingwood team field line for a two-RBI double Ontario Midget Select SECOND TRYOUT SESSION. to two runs on just three hits. to tie the score. Championship tournament in MIDGET TRYOUTS FOR ALL TEAMS, AA//A/AE, ARE BEING HELLD AS A GROUP. PLAYERS WILL BE EVAULLATEDATEACH TRYOOUT Ryan Laird hit a towering The Jays got game-saving Mississauga on the August SESSION. two-run homerun in the 3rd defense thanks to a diving 27th weekend and look to AT THE END OFEACH TRYOUT THE PLAYERWILL BE DIRECTTEDTO A SPECIFIC TRYOUT DATE/TIME FOR THEIR NEXT TRYOOUT inning to add to a six-run 2nd catch in right field by Laird with bring home another provincial OR RELEASED. inning and gave the Jays an 8- the winning run on third and banner to the Aurora baseball IF A PLAYER IS OFFFERED A POSITIONWWITH ONE OFTHE TEAMS, AND REFUSES THAT POSITION, THEYY ARE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR FURRTHER TRYOUTS. 2 lead. two out in the top of the final community.

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Numerous repairs and tor which could be inde- From Councillor Buck's items," she said. "That is consent agenda," he agenda but chooses the refurbishments to the pendently operated by perspective, however, the the direction that would said. "Nobody pulled the issues she particularly Aurora Family Leisure patrons rather than rely- fact that these reports be taken and our work item. I disagree that it wants to discuss as there Complex, clocking in at ing on the assistance of were brought back to the that day would not have 'slid through.' I don't par- are "nine of us with par- approximately $600,000, AFLC staff coming to table without direction been ignored and still a ticularly like your implica- ticular issues, and there are still on track despite a operate it with a single from the June 27 meeting report came forward rec- tion. Staff did what they is a finite time for us to do last ditch attempt by key. meant that the discus- ommending those items. were instructed to do; so”. Councillor Evelyn Buck to "There was a full table sions were all for naught. It doesn't matter what we staff brought it forward to But, contended Mayor bring the items back to of staff and councillors At the June meeting, decided. We had a full us on the agenda." Dawe, it is council's the council table for there who could recall we for instance, Councillor day to discuss it and that Added Councillor "responsibility" to pull reconsideration. did not agree to replace Buck suggested that didn't matter. It slid Wendy Gaertner, "If any items that are of con- Councillors voted down that elevator and we did ALFC patrons be given through and I object to someone had been con- cern. Councillor Buck's motion not agree to replace that keys to the elevator that." cerned about the items Following council's for reconsideration for the elevator and we did not rather than going all out Mayor Geoffrey Dawe that were in the report approval of the initiatives, repairs, which passed agree to that huge expen- on a new elevator with a then raised an objection then someone should the AFLC will see money council last month by diture on the ice making larger cabin. to Councillor Buck's have pulled the item on pumped in to improve its consent, without any dis- equipment," said "If Mr. Garbe's con- objection, rejecting the July 12. Nobody did. So ageing sound system, the cussion or questions Councillor Buck, speaking tention is that because her use of the phrase that would have been first phase of a retrofit of being asked. of the June Special subsequent to our dis- "slid through" as she your opportunity to dis- the building's ice plant, The repairs, which Committee Meeting, cussion and our input our opted not to pull the item cuss it on July 12." re-glazing for energy effi- were recommended by where councillors voted decision as far as I am from the agenda for fur- But Councillor Buck ciency, a reconstruction Aurora's Parks and to bring the report and concerned, our direction ther discussion at last contended that there are of the parking lot, and the Recreation department, recommendations back to to staff, we do not month's council meeting. often reports that she installation of a new ele- were the subject of a council the following approve these capital "It went through on would like to pull from the vator. lengthy discussion at a month. Special Committee meet- "What was tabled at ing in June to discuss the June meeting were capital projects left over information reports," from the 2011 budget explained Aurora CAO process. Neil Garbe to council. When Councillor Buck "There was no action brought the already requested of council. It ITCCITNAGIG approved repairs up last was presented to get week, she said Town Staff feedback and to present N did not take concerns information that could be AGIG raised at the June meet- discussed in a workshop ing into account when setting and in each of the they presented their final reports it said that we report and recommenda- would bring, subject to tions to council in July. the comments received Of particular concern during that Special for Councillor Buck was General Committee meet- CLEARANCECLEARANCE the installation of a new ing, the reports forward laSe* ice plant for the arena and that was done on July and a new full-size eleva- 12." 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Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Home Owners helping homeowners 14 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 23, 2011 Camel climber to stay in Confederation Park A full audit on ways to ing apparatus consigned to recommending is perhaps coming from all angles." what you think is best for the Park," she said. "I think the improve playground safety in the scrap heap. going through all our play- Confederation Park's community and I will respect posted sign is the right solu- Aurora could be underway as "When I was younger I, in grounds, do an audit of how camel climber became the your decisions. I will not nega- tion and clearly states the early as next year, following fact, fell off a camel climber," we might improve safety with unlikely subject of spirited tively judge those who oppose guidelines for the structure. It council's decision last week to he said, in speaking to his regards to additional signage debate between residents the motion as I respect they is up to caregivers to decide if keep Confederation Park's motion. "I have frozen at the and those kinds of things," he after local parent Martin are entitled to their opinions. I the child is capable of playing. controversial two-hump camel top of a camel climber. I think said. "I always think that is McIntaggart first brought his ask for the same respect in "In discussions with other climber equipment in place at some point you have to face good. Our playgrounds aren't concerns to council in June. return." Aurora residents we believe it after weeks of heated debate your fears and you have to get unsafe, but we can always At the initial meeting he Despite their arguments, is best to move forward but from residents on both sides up and try again. I think make them a little bit safer to expressed worry that children Mr. McIntaggart and Ms. [with] the solution that benefits of the issue. adding extra safety measures provide that additional bit of could get injured when using Harris were outnumbered 3-2 the entire Aurora community Council's decision to allow in this circumstance are war- education for those parents. the camel climber as they by delegating residents, Gayle and that is by addressing the the camel climber to stay in ranted and I think removing it "We are recommending could freeze at the top when Palmer, Cindy Taylor, and larger concern of accidents in the park's playground came is [not]." that we look at an audit and trying to figure out and coordi- Leah Clark, who argued in the playgrounds due to misuse. with the proviso that Parks In responding both to you will more than likely see nate on how to get back down camel climber's favour. This does not start with Staff install "permanent and Councillor Pirri's motion as something in our 2012 budget the other side. First up was Ms. Palmer removing one piece of equip- prominent instructional sig- well as Councillor Michael identifying something along One false move, he argued, who said she had run into ment at one park. But one nage" at the playground Thompson's questions on those lines." could see a user fall onto the people expressing "surprise" solution might be creating a instructing users on the whether similar signs can be Since the matter was first metal bars that go across the that there was a motion before signage system throughout appropriate age limitations of erected in similar municipal brought forward this summer, centre of the apparatus result- council to remove the equip- every park in Aurora or stick- specific playground equip- facilities such as the Skate one of the original proponents ing in injury or worse. ment. ers like on the camel hump ment. Park, Al Downey, Aurora's of the equipment removal was He repeated his arguments Parents and caregivers, now. Councillor Paul Pirri made Director of Parks and Councillor Sandra Humfryes, as a delegate last week and she said, have to keep an eye "Wouldn't it be great if the motion and in his remarks, Recreation, said the debate but in speaking to residents argued against Mr. Downey's on their children but, as in any there were stickers on every he said he had first-hand swirling around the camel and staff since the debate ini- report which said there had playground, accidents hap- piece of equipment in every experience of some of the climber had been a "good tially went around the table, been no injuries reported from pen. Aurora park? It could recom- concerns brought forward by education" for everyone con- she said she had changed her users of the apparatus. "[The climber's] removal mend ages and any ages residents who would have cerned. mind in consideration of the "There have been reports will not eliminate the potential would be identified by care- liked to have seen the climb- "One of the things we are "abundance of information of injuries on this piece of for injury at Confederation givers and children alike" equipment," he said. "There have also been reports of a woman and child falling [and] Lifeguards are honoured children freezing in fear on this piece of equipment who need- ed to be rescued." after she has heart attack "Why wait for a fatality and SARC three days post a coroner's inquest to make The quick thinking of [Baird] monitored her changes when we have the life guards at the breathing and kept her incident," said Ms. Ierullo of Ms. Atkinson, who was power to prevent it before it Stronach Aurora airway open. They had happens in our parks right Recreation Complex just stopped CPR when in attendance during last week's presentation. "All now," he added, suggesting (SARC) were credited [Deck Supervisor Oliver council opt to replace the with saving a woman's life Koh] and I arrived on the the aquatic staff on duty did an amazing job clear- camel climber with something earlier this month after a scene in the lifeguard "age appropriate" but not "dan- 65-year-old swimmer office with the AED ing the pool, assisting with customer service, gerous”. went into cardiac arrest (defibrillation) unit. I Mr. McIntaggart was during a public swim. applied the pads to the crowd control, putting the fears of many young chil- accompanied once again by Barbara Atkinson, a patient and the unit Laurie Harris who appeared resident of Cobblestone immediately assessed dren attending the swim Aurora’s Community Newspaper that day at ease and with him the first time. Ms. Lodge Retirement Home, the victim. The unit said, Harris said her daughter was went to the SARC for a 'No shock advised', but assisting emergency per- sonnel in completing injured when she fell across swim on the afternoon of almost instantly Barbara the metal bars on the camel August 8. went unconscious again." proper documentation. "Aquatic staff complete climber earlier this year result- Before taking to the Lifeguards then began ing in a bruised pelvis. pool, which was being CPR and Ms. Atkinson hundreds of hours of training in preparing for As she told councillors last used by more than 200 came to after five com- week she felt her personal patrons at the time, Ms. pressions and was coher- situations like this and are thrilled by the outcome. character had been "attacked" Atkinson approached a ent enough to begin in the ensuing debate. life guard complaining of speaking to Ms. Ierullo For most of these 16 to 20 year old staff it is the first "I felt I had a moral obliga- thirst. and provide the life- tion to bring this concern to Fifteen minutes later, guards with emergency time being involved in a major accident. After Town Council where it would Subscriptions available when she was checked contact information be debated and based on an on by lifeguard Alexandra before falling uncon- stress debriefing, all have within Canada and United States returned to work and are evaluation of equipment," she Lawlor, Ms. Atkinson scious for a third time a said. "I didn't expect for issues 52 issues again complained of few minutes later. ready for whatever comes their way because it is not to be clouded by a debate of $90 in Canada $110 in U.S. being unwell and was "Brandon checked her parenting styles and quite taken to the lifeguard breathing and pulse and I every day that one gets the privilege to save frankly an attack on my per- office where 10 minutes started compressions giv- sonal character. I don't have a "Outside our delivery area? later she had a seizure ing her approximately 12 someone's life." Lifeguards honoured hidden agenda and I'm cer- and collapsed. compressions before she tainly not trying to take away According to Aurora's came to again," she said, Tuesday were Brandon Baird, Taylor Cowl, Emily anything from the children who aquatics supervisor noting that EMS arrived enjoy the playground. I have a TookTToook DDriverrriivveer TTrTrainingrraaiinniinng Loriann Ierullo, who on the scene a minute Fahlgren, Oliver Koh, Alexandra Lawlor, Nicole genuine concern for my com- made a presentation to later and took over care munity and am simply trying to the SARC lifeguards at for Ms. Atkinson. Lawlor, Helene Neising, aanddds stillsttiilll ccan’tan’’ttdt ddrdrive?rriivvee? Andrew Recine, Brett prevent serious injury from last Tuesday's council Ms. Atkinson was happening in the future. meeting, Ms. Atkinson transferred to Southlake Richardson, Kylie Smith, Jeremy Warner, and "I know that each of you will had no prior history of Regional Health Centre make a decision based on seizure and the pool was by paramedics and at the Alexandra Yustin. WeWe cancannh help!ellpp! cleared after she had the hospital went into cardiac initial attack. arrest a fourth time. "Alexandra Yustin per- "Unbelievably she was HOMPSO ForForm moreorei informationnformation aaboutbouto oururi individualndividual formed 15 compressions treated and released that Funeral Home ddrivingriving llessonsessons ((standardstandardo orra automatic)utomatic) and Barbara came to," evening at 8 p.m. and T N said Ms. Ierullo. "Brandon came back to swim at the aandndo oururr roadoadt testest ppackagesackages 530 Industrial Pkwy. 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By BROCK WEIR constituents." Auroran Writer This philosophy has been best demonstrated, he When Frank Klees said, in his advocacy at joined the Progressive Queen's Park for con- Conservative Party of stituent Cody Hughes who Ontario at the age of 24, he lives with rheumatoid arthri- said he was drawn by finding tis. the balance between per- When Mr. Hughes and sonal and social responsibil- his family first made contact ities. with Mr. Klees, the latter Recognizing that when said his mother was con- an individual has the ability cerned that he might not live to work to sustain them they out the rest of the year and also have the responsibility needed the transplant of to do so, society also has the three jaw joints. responsibility to ensure the Cody was put on a three- needs of others when they year waitlist for the surgery. do not have that option. "Cody was on medica- It is this philosophy that tion the level of a dying can- keeps the veteran MPP cer patient and it would coming back for more, he have been impossible for says, and why he is proud to him to achieve... and even be carrying the PC banner in keep up with the basics of Newmarket-Aurora for the life," said Mr. Klees. "I was October 6 Provincial elec- able to intervene; I asked tion. his parents to come to "I am a Progressive Queen's Park and they were Conservative because I in the gallery when I asked believe strongly in the bal- the [Health Minister] to meet ance of both those principles with the parents...after the - personal and social minister had refused on a responsibility," he says. number of occasions to As the incumbent MPP in even acknowledge this was this election, Mr. Klees says an issue. he has seen Ontario "suffer- "The bottom line is that FRANK KLEES, MPP ing" as a result of what he as a result of that interven- describes as "very bad eco- tion, Cody had his operation provincial portion of the when economic stability is they have the option to be of," he said. "I would like to nomic policy", including the within the month. He is HST off hydro and home achieved, he said. an organ donor and are con- complete some of the work loss of numerous manufac- doing well today and 72 heating bills. "From my discussions nected appropriately with that I have been doing on turing jobs and his vision not other patients who were on "Where people feel it with constituents what they people in need of donations. that file and, given the just for Newmarket-Aurora, a waitlist for the same pro- most is on the essentials want us to do is to bring fis- "That would be a legacy opportunity, I will dedicate but the province of Ontario - cedure received their opera- and to slap an HST charge cal responsibility back to that I would be very proud myself to that." and one he shares with his tions in a timely basis." on top of things like energy this province so that we live party - is restoring Ontario's As the incumbent MPP, bills and home heating bills, within our means and that it economic power. Mr. Klees may have a built- this is something that espe- basically comes down to the "My vision...is to restore in advantage on his door-to- cially people on fixed point that people make to Ontario as the leader in door canvassing as in his incomes are feeling on a me all the time - don't make Confederation as an eco- current role constituents are day to day basis," said Mr. a promise that you can't nomic community," he said. still coming to him with their Klees. "Our commitment is deliver on," he said. "Over concerns. "That can only be achieved to begin the tax relief on the next number of weeks Hollidge Blvd. • Manicure • Solar Nails through fiscal responsibility, When these constituents those essentials and we're as we go into this election • Spa Pedicure • UV Gel Nails express their opinions or ensuring that people can going to continue to look for people will know that we're N • Bio Gel • Acrylic once again begin to afford describe their problems on ways to reduce the cost of only going to commit to • Air Brush Design a number of issues, the Wellington St. E. Bayview Ave. the very basics of life, and living." doing the things that we are Walk-ins welcome that means food, shelter, most common concerns The HST is something capable of delivering within and clothing. The only way relate to making ends meet, Mr. Klees said he has fought the framework that we 130 Hollidge Blvd. • 905-727-6030 we're going to achieve that is he says. against from the outset. have." through policies that put They describe situations While he said he was If returned to Queen's people first through reduced where life has become unaf- clear that he wanted a more Park this fall, Mr. Klees said costs, reduced taxes, fordable, whether it is due to simplified tax system for he also wants to continue to new taxes, "skyrocketing" 100’s of through reduced costs on Ontario, he said it was the be a "strong advocate" for their basics of electricity hydro bills - especially wrong time to introduce a organ donation, a passion bills, home heating bills, and among seniors - and people new tax on the province "in for which, he said, was fos- ensuring that businesses in generally wanting relief, he the middle of a recession tered from personal appeals said. LIGHTING this community and this and at a time when many and experiences shared by province can once again The HST, he adds, has people are still unemployed constituents, many of whom begin to function without compounded some of these and on fixed incomes”. have been on waitlists. government saddling them concerns. While Ontario is still not While he said he has with unnecessary red tape." If he becomes a part of a out of the economic down- applauded the current gov- IDEAS Having been first sent to Progressive Conservative turn, a PC government will ernment for bringing about Queen's Park as an MPP in government in October, Mr. "find ways to reduce that an online donor registry, 1995, Mr. Klees said he rec- Klees said his party has HST and to eliminate it over there is more work to be ognizes that his "most committed to taking the the next number of years" done to make people aware important responsibility" is to his constituents - being accessible to them, listening to their concerns, advocat- ing on their behalf and, con- versely, being accountable to them. 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Our total receiv- council at last month's meeting ables still remain relatively sta- following a presentation of the ble." annual audit by Grant Thornton's The state of the economy senior manager Irfan Ahmad. could also have an effect on the In their report, the auditors amount of money in the Town's said that the percentage of out- coffers from Development standing taxes receivable for the Charges, it was also revealed in calendar year of 2010 stood at further discussion regarding Mr. 42 per cent, up from 27 per cent Elliott's budget forecast for the in 2009. coming year. "At the same time, the provi- "I know one of the biggest sion for doubtful accounts deficits is from a reduction in the decreased by $84,000 to permits issued and we're aware $200,000, as at December 31, of [effect the downturn has had] 2010," they said. "Accordingly, on the development industry," we reviewed the larger older bal- said Councillor Buck. "We have ances with management. The normally ended the year in good largest outstanding amount in shape with supplementary taxes receivable as at December assessment and I have some Sam Abbas, General Manager of Boston Pizza Aurora is shown with Judy Marshall, Executive Director 31, 2010 is a balance in the concerns that if we're not issuing of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, during the chamber”s pub night held at that location recently. amount of $623,000 from a permits...that is going to have an Auroran photo by David Falconer property with a current assess- impact on our supplementary ment value of $744,000; howev- assessments." er there are concerns with While Mr. Elliott said he was respect to the prior use of this "comfortable" that the Town's property that may affect its resale supplementary tax component You’re not allowed to smoke value." would be achieved for 2011 The property in question, despite the economic downturn, they noted, is to be listed for sale he conceded that the reduction and the Town believes that "the in permits issued would indeed in Town’s recreation parks allowance for doubtful accounts result in a reduction of the col- in the amount of $200,000 will be lected development charges. People taking their cern and I think that is exposure to health risks. mental and fire con- sufficient to address a shortfall if "I was surprised with how few kids to play at any of something that would "Children do not have cerns. one were to occur on a sale of development charges we had Aurora's many parks will only benefit awareness a choice when it comes "Studies show that the the property. collected in this first six months of be encouraged to butt and education." to exposure to second fear of issues with com- "Based on our analysis of the year," said Mr. Elliott. "It is out after council passed In the future, signage hand smoke in play pliance actually exceeds taxes receivable, we have deter- impairing our revenue collection a motion from Councillor strategies will be devel- areas," she said. the actual problems that mined that management's for development charges, how- John Abel to begin a oped by the Town's "Children, especially they find. Signage paired allowance for uncollectible ever it is not an operating charge public education cam- Department of infants and toddlers, are with public education and receivables is appropriate." revenue. As we collect develop- paign to make Town Infrastructure in conjunc- not able to choose to a small amount of active When pressed by Councillor ment charges it goes straight into parks and other recre- tion with the Parks and relocate themselves enforcement would cre- Michael Thompson why such a the reserves. It is not part of our ational areas smoke free Recreation Department. when faced with second ate a compliance that significant jump in outstanding operating budget so we don't environments. The Town's hand smoke. can be achieved." taxes receivable occurred last budget for the receipt of develop- year, Aurora Treasurer Dan Elliott Councillor Abel gave Communications team Municipalities have the Using a case study ment charges. said that it could be attributed to "We do budget for the expen- his notice of motion call- are also likely to get opportunity to implement from Woodstock, Ontario, the economic downturn. diture of development charges in ing for the measures last down to business and bylaws and policies that Ms. Hodgson said the "[When] the economy turned, our capital budget." month and they were develop a media strategy extend the requirements municipality found that approved at council last along with the two Town of the smoke Free after their extension of Tuesday. departments. Ontario Act." the Smoke Free Ontario MTO APPROVED In his motion, he said Council supported Currently there are 50 bylaw was put into effect, choice /Off a public education cam- Councillor Abel's initia- municipalities in Ontario smoking at city parks firstD R I V I N G S C H O O L $ paign for promoting a tive unanimously with with degrees of outdoor decreased from 33 per 50 Drivers Education Course smoke free environment Councillor Wendy smoking bans which Ms. cent to 21 per cent and could be carried out in a Gaertner noting that she Hodgson said were support of the restriction 100% similar fashion to the was particularly glad that "more comprehensive" increased to 84 per cent Satisfaction previous council's anti- an educational compo- than the Smoke Free within a year of imple- Guaranteed! idling campaign. Second nent would go hand in Ontario Act. mentation. hand smoke, he said in hand with this, unlike the Education, she added, "Nineteen per cent of his motion, has been anti-idling strategy which was one of the most people who smoke "shown to affect young simply involved putting important methods for reported they were more 905-737-2484| FirstChoiceDrivingSchool.com children more significant- signs out front of munici- increasing compliance likely to quit smoking as ly than adults pal facilities. with regulations without a result of the bylaw and and...young children "There was absolutely active enforcement. 47 per cent of those quit most often frequent our no public education cam- "To increase compli- after the bylaw was outdoor recreation areas paign, so hopefully this ance, the reasoning for passed and reported that such as playgrounds and will encourage the com- the smoking restriction the bylaw helped them to park areas." munity to really support must be communicated stay a non-smoker," she When speaking to his it," she said, adding she in a meaningful way, said. "A further 33 per issue last week, would like the Town to such as for the children's cent said the bylaw Councillor Abel said it show the public it is health or the communi- helped them cut down on was a "common sense "serious about this" by ty's health or for environ- the amount they smoke." approach" to talking the having a "small amount problem of smoking in of active enforcement" as “DON’T GET CAUGHT public and conforms to well. Smoke Free Ontario leg- Earlier in the evening, WITH YOUR islation. Councillor Abel's motion "As of yet, the munici- received a ringing BUMPER DRAGGING” palities have one by one endorsement from repre- started amending their sentatives of the $ 95 Come to own compliance for play- Canadian Cancer SPECIAL Dinner for 44 -- 3434 grounds and recreation Society, who made a del- areas that involve chil- egation in support of the Serving Aurora for 42 years. YORK SPRING & RADIATOR dren," he said. "The ben- initiative. Best Chinese Food in Town! efits are obvious. 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"This reference to PRAC. serve to fill a gap between tion of the individuals that and public land in the sum- ing the Town's involvement would definitely provide an Through Parks a number of different crime our community is safe. mer time and we tend to in the screening process additional opportunity for Ambassador Program, prevention programs in the Potential participants in the cocoon in the winter. The and the screening and people to get involved and walkers, runners, and community, including program must be over the reports would be coming training that the York that was one of the reasons cyclists will receive training Neighbourhood Watch and age of 18 (16, if accompa- back from our Parks Regional Police intended to I had suggested that." to identify potential prob- Business Watch, and nied by an adult) and they Ambassadors and we're provide to PACT and the From Mr. Downey's per- lems in parks assigned to engage the community in must commit to work in requesting they meet week- Parks Ambassadors pro- spective, limiting the one- them to police and relay going out to familiar envi- their assigned public space ly during the more active gram. year trial run from May to their information to other ronments and "interact with on a regular basis, not months and it might drop "For us to take on the September would have appropriate bodies, such as the proper authorities”. intermittently. They must down to every other week responsibility of screening allowed for a more active the Parks and Recreation The program, she said, also live and/or work in or monthly when we get to people for this is outside recruitment period during department. also generates local stew- Aurora, with few excep- the winter months." our core competence and I the off-season and also According to Ms. ardship, guardianship, tions, and obtain police While Councillor don't think that is an area allow for training the volun- Skillins, the program would increases a local percep- clearance. Thompson said he was that we should be involved teer complement all in one glad that council was in," said Mayor Geoffrey shot in the late winter or poised to endorse the pro- Dawe, who added he could early spring before the pro- gram - albeit on a trial basis not support the recommen- gram commences in May. - he said it was important dation. "The folks in PACT PRAC's overseeing of for all parties to be on the have a lot of experience the program would be par- same page going forward. with this as there are two ticularly "appropriate" while He said he was not in other programs running in it is in its infancy, he added, favour of sending the terms York Region like this." before the reins are "turned of reference back to com- In defending the recom- loose" to PACT. mittee unless he had a mendation from his depart- "I do strongly believe clear sense that PACT ment, Al Downey, Aurora's that training for the staff agreed with that. Director of Parks and and the selection is some- "In her delegation she Recreation, said he sug- thing that is essential, as said she didn't necessarily gested a more active role does Vaughan. I think it is agree with the structure, for PRAC to ensure proper best operated by the didn't necessarily agree volunteer screening and police," he said. "I think with the timing, there was ensure the best distribution they have the best ability in no budget request, so there of ambassadors to parks. order to do that but that just seems to be a discon- That kind of distribution type of activity can be over- nect there and I'm con- discussion would not nec- seen by the Parks and cerned about adopting essarily take place between Recreation Committee to these terms of reference the Police and PACT, he ensure that all members when the proponent of the added, and increased com- are trained." idea isn't necessarily on mittee involvement would At the end of the discus- board." "ensure that we have sion, councillors voted in It was a wedding with a switch. When Shaun Mills married Theresa Saturday, Although any terms of appropriate coverage with favour of endorsing the reference that were made regards to the program." one-year trial of the Parks the couple decided to donate to a charity in lieu of the traditional wedding at committee would ulti- "We already have some Ambassador program favours. So the couple donated to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of York. Both are mately have to come back partners within the Adopt- beginning May 1, 2012, but employed by the Keg Restaurant, a national sponsor of Big Brothers, Big to council for debate (if nec- a-Park program but we rejected the $500 in sup- Sisters. The donation to BBBSY was described on a table card. In the photo, essary) and final approval, have barely 10 per cent of port and the provision of with the happy couple is Grant Peckford, left, an executive director of Big there were other concerns our parks covered by that handing over the terms of Brothers, Big Sisters. 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