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’S Y BIRTHDA Mohammed Mahdi, 46, charged with attempted murder A 32-year-old Aurora woman remains fighting for her life in hospital following a domestic assault Friday night. The woman’s husband, 46-year-old Mohammed Mahdi, has been charged with attempted murder following the incident at a home on Lewis Honey Drive at Conover Avenue. “She is still in critical condition at Sunnybrook Hospital and the hospital is doing everything that is necessary to keep her alive,” said Detective Bob Papineau of the York Regional Police’s Homicide Investigation Unit. “I’ll leave the definition of critical care up to the specialists.” York Regional Police received a 911 call at 8.12 p.m. on Friday reporting a domestic situation at the home near Bayview and St. John’s Sideroad. Police arrived at the scene by 8.17 p.m. The morning after the incident, Inspector Gary Miner said in a statement they found the victim unresponsive with signs of head trauma. She was first taken to Southlake Regional Health Centre before being transferred to Sunnybrook. “We’re hoping against hope for her,” Inspector Miner told The Auroran. “We’re hoping the medical intervention takes hold, but [as for] the quality of life, we don’t know what is going to happen Police are continuing investigations this week at a home on Lewis Honey Drive at Conover Avenue, there. “We responded to a 911 call from a male caller and there were following a domestic assault which has left one woman clinging to life and one man charged with interpreters needed. We got there very quickly but the situation attempted murder. Mohammed Mahdi, 46, was apprehended at the scene following the incident on was not a mystery once we got there. She needed immediate medical Friday night and was formally charged on Saturday. He is expected to appear before the courts this help, [Mahdi] was apprehended and has now been charged with Tuesday, April 16, for a bail hearing. Auroran photo by David Falconer Continued on page 8 Aurora’s eldest resident dies at 109 Ada Johnson 1903 – 2013 By Brock Weir spanning four generations of descendants, from her son David to her great-great Ada Johnson, the Grande Dame of Aurora, grandchildren, she told The Auroran the best has died at 109. advice she could give fellow residents was to Park Place Manor, Mrs. Johnson’s residence, “laugh and enjoy yourself.” confirmed that the Town’s eldest resident died “Enjoy each day and make the most of it early Sunday morning. every day because that day never comes again,” Mrs. Johnson was born in Purpleville, now she said. part of the City of Vaughan, in 1903 and after Mrs. Johnson said at the time she planned her father died when she was just a toddler, her to follow her own advice and laugh and enjoy family settled with her grandfather in Aurora, herself on her birthday, and added that she making her not only Aurora’s eldest but also was heading into her 109th year with goals she longest resident. still wanted to accomplish. In offering her key She was an invaluable resource for both to a long and healthy life, Mrs. Johnson said it historians and interested citizens alike eager is the simple things that keep one going. to learn more about the early days of their “Try to keep enough food in the crock so community, and this eagerness was returned that you have enough to do your daily work,” After nearly 104 years as a resident of Aurora, Ada Johnson died as she shared stories of an Aurora that is now she said, noting that money was often tight in early Sunday morning at her home at Park Place Manor. Mrs. a distant memory. her youth. “When we had the whole family fed Johnson is pictured above at her 108th birthday celebration. She When she celebrated her 108th birthday and clothed, we felt we did alright.” would have been 110 on July 17. surrounded by over 30 family members Continued on page 27 Auroran photo by David Falconer

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Aurora Town Hall 100 John West Way P.O. Box 1000 Aurora Ontario L4G 6J1 Phone 905-727-1375 Fax 905-726-4732 Email [email protected] Website www.aurora.ca Like us on Facebook Town of Aurora COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday, April 16 7 p.m. General Committee Follow us on Twitter Wednesday, April 17 7 p.m. Aurora Public Library Board @Town_of_aurora Wednesday, April 17 7 p.m. Sesquicentennial Ad Hoc Committee Thursday, April 18 7 p.m. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Friday, April 19 10 a.m. Trails and Active Transportation Committee Tuesday, April 23 7 p.m. Council Wednesday, April 24 7 p.m. Public Planning Tuesday, April 30 7 p.m. Special General Committee – Public Procurement Calling for nominations – 2013 Community Recognition Awards Meetings are open to the public and held at Aurora Town Hall. Council meetings can be seen on Rogers TV, channel 10. Do you know a person or organization that is making Aurora a better place to live because of their volunteer activities? For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit www.aurora.ca/calendar The Town of Aurora believes in recognizing citizens who have made a positive General Committee meetings can be viewed online by visiting www.aurora.ca/gcstream impact in our community. We are once again calling for nominations for the 2013 Community Recognition Awards. The awards honour individuals, groups and businesses that have actively supported the Town’s development and enhanced the overall community. AURORA 150 FACT: WHAT’S HAPPENING Nomination forms can be downloaded and printed at Dinner and a Movie www.aurora.ca/2013communityawards. Breaking Dawn Part II Nominations must be mailed and will be accepted until Thursday, June 6, 2013. Where: Aurora Public Library For more information about the Community Recognition Awards, please contact When: Saturday, April 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jennifer Norton at 905-727-3123, ext. 4232 or email [email protected] Rating: Rated PG Ages: 11 to 14 year-olds Price: Entry is $3 per person and pizza will be served. Aurora Seniors’ Centre Spring Sale For more information, please call 905-726-4760. Visit the Aurora Seniors’ Centre Spring Sale on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors, White Elephant, BBQ, Craft, Books and more! For more information, please call 905-726-4767. Seeking nominations for the 2013 Citizen Image Courtesy of Aurora Historical Society of the Year Street Sweeping Notice Fleury (1859) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe invites residents to submit a nomination for the 2013 Aurora Citizen of the Year. The Town’s Infrastructure and Environmental Services Department is scheduling the Joseph Fleury established a plough works/foundry on Nominations for this significant award are open to start of the winter sand street sweeping program to begin the week of April 15th. Wellington Street, West of Yonge Street in 1859. His sons took citizens of The Town of Aurora that are 16 years of age over the business in 1886. In 1940, the foundry in Aurora and over, with the exception of Members of Council. All streets and sidewalks that are owned and assumed by the Town will be swept. closed. The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, April 30. To provide efficient and quick sweeping, our equipment needs to get to the curb and sidewalk without obstructions. The 2013 Citizen of the Year nomination form is available on the Town’s website at www.aurora.ca. To obtain a Please: NEXT AURORA 150 hard copy, please contact Betty De Bartolo, Executive • Try to avoid Monday to Friday daytime parking on your street if possible EVENT: Assistant to the Mayor at 905-726-4741. • Do not park vehicles over the curb or sidewalk Judging will be based on the information received in the • Place your garbage/recycling/yard waste on your driveway Aurora Tattoo • Safety is important for everyone, so please watch children carefully when the nominations, with an emphasis on the all-round activities sweepers are on the roadway within the community. Sunday, May 5 The spring street sweeping program typically takes about two to three weeks to Please see our ad in today’s Auroran The winner of the Citizen of the Year Award will be complete but may be delayed by cold or wet weather, parked vehicles or excessive announced at a Council meeting in June. amounts of winter sand and debris. Like the Aurora 150 committee on Facebook www.facebook.com/aurora150 Please send your nomination form to: Your co-operation and patience is greatly appreciated. For more information, please call the Town’s Infrastructure and Environmental Services Department at Citizen of the Year Award Follow the Aurora 150 committee on Twitter 905-727-3123 ext. 3449. Attention: Mayor’s Office www.twitter.com/aurora_150 Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Box 1000 G.W. Williams 125th Reunion Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 CONFIDENTIAL Friday, May 3 to Saturday, May 4 To register, please visit www.reunion125.com or email [email protected] Don’t miss the 51st Annual Juried Art Show and Sale A Choral Celebration presented by Evergreen Join us for the 51st Annual Juried Art Show and Sale presented by The Town of Aurora in association with the Choir Society of York Region Artists. In honour of Aurora’s 150th anniversary, a Choral Date: Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebration will be held at the Aurora United Church, Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 158186 Yonge Street on Saturday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Participating Choirs: Aurora • Aurora Evergreen Choir (Host) Admission is free! For more information, please contact • Aurora United Church Chancel Choir 905-726-4762 or visit www.aurora.ca • Men of Note Male Voice Choir • Newmarket Keynotes Seniors Choir • York Region Community Choir Summer Camps 2013 • York Region French Choir Register your child at camp today for a summer filled with • Youthful Spirits (Aurora United Church) fun, friends and great memories! We offer a variety of day For more information, please call Sylvia Gilchrist, camp programs to choose from for children and youth three Chairperson of the Choral Celebration Organizing to 17 years old. Committee or Ruth Church at The Aurora Seniors’ Centre, For more information or to register, please refer to the 2013 905-726-4767. Spring & Summer Parks & Recreation Program Guide or visit www.aurora.ca Sign the Town’s Memory Book We look forward to seeing you this summer! Share your stories and memories of Aurora by signing the Aurora Seniors Centre Trips Town’s memory book at the following locations: The Aurora Seniors Centre offers many exciting trips for both • The Aurora Seniors’ Centre, 90 John West Way members and non-members. • Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way Next trip: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 • Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge Street Grand River Cruise Trip includes transportation, luncheon cruise, The books will be placed in a time capsule at the end of driver gratuity and all taxes the Aurora 150th Birthday celebrations. Thank you! For more information, please contact Karie Papillon at 905-727-3123 ext. 3610. 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Table of contents: Opinion 4, Sports 14, Aurora Home Show 18, Arts & Culture 20, Crossword 21, Coming Events 22, Hockey Pool 23, Classifieds 24, At Your Service 25,

Lori Futterer, centre, pictured at the McKenzie Marsh with her husband Casey, and children Brady, Eve, and Tyler, will serve as the Honourary Survivor in Aurora’s Relay for Life. This year’s event will take place at the Magna Campus on June 7 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Auroran photo by Brock Weir Honourary Survivor made every moment count during cancer journey By Brock Weir really cool thing. We went getting there was big in through all the milestones my recovery. That will “Expect to lose about a as celebrations to make be emotional and the year of your life.” them feel comfortable fact that my kids will be That was one of the with everything.” there and my friends and messages Lori Futterer, Ms. Futterer is doing a family, it feels to me that I then 37, received over five lot of reflection these days have achieved a lot in my years ago when she was over her battles and will life, but this is the biggest diagnosed with breast be sharing her remarkable accomplishment so far. cancer. story of survival and “I think the lesson The words may have positivity with people sounds cliché, but I think been well-meaning who may be battling the awareness of living in preparation for what was disease, survivors, or the moment heightened to come as the mother those who may be affected my appreciation for of three got into the by it next month as the it,” she says. “One of right mindset to battle Honourary Survivor for the biggest messages I her illness, but turned Aurora’s Relay for Life. tell my students is that out to be more than a She first got involved positive and negative are simple caution. It was with the Canadian Cancer directions and you have a watershed moment, a Society, the hosts of the to choose which direction catalyst to do her utmost Relay, in the early days you’re going to take. It is to make the exact opposite of her cancer journey. A a choice and any obstacle a reality. native of Elora, ON, her that we can come against, “At the time, what mother and her life-long we can choose to either went through in my head family friends wanted to feel beaten down and is I can’t imagine losing do more to support her scared, frustrated, and a year of my life when in her battle than just lonely, or we can choose I don’t know how long dropping off a casserole another path and to live my life was going to be,” or taking turns driving that path. Sometimes says Ms. Futterer. “It was her to her appointments. you’re dealt a crappy Join Us! at that moment I made a They decided to enter a hand, but you still have very conscious decision team in their local relay to go all in. Put the poker I was going to make it in her honour. According chips on the table and live the best year I could to Ms. Futterer, they were like you’re engaged, all-in, under the circumstances so successful their first there and present.” THE TOWN OF AURORA and mapped out a plan year out they decided to This positive attitude SESQUICENTENNIAL moving forward. How do it again and she herself has been passed onto could I make this the best joined in at her own one the next generation. Ms. possible scenario for me, year mark. Eventually Futterer’s son, Tyler, 150 my kids, for my friends they brought their “Circle now 16, is undertaking a AURORA and approach it in a way of Sisters” team to the fundraiser of his own to that is going to make it Aurora Relay where they raise money for the Circle okay?” have been ever since. of Sisters, organizing During her illness, As part of her a night of good music TATTOO she took a year’s leave of Honourary Survivor and good food in Oak absence from her work duties, the Aurora Ridges on May 5. Having Sunday, May 5 as a business professor at resident will not only be singlehandedly booked Toronto’s George Brown asked to share her story the bands and the venue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. College, started to make but lead the way in the he aims to raise $6,000 the preparations for the moving “survivors lap”, for the team. For more year ahead, underwent one of the showpieces of information on the event, Machell Park a double-mastectomy the annual event. email futterer@sympatico. and then prepared her “It is going to be very ca. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. children for what was to emotional,” she says. “I For more information come. They were 13, 10 and have always said you need on Relay for Life, visit www. • Lunch with the Queen’s York seven at the time and she to find our milestone and relayforlife.ca/aurora. Rangers and her husband decided the best approach was • On-site military displays complete honesty but still Briefly accentuating the positive. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Once I had my surgery AURORA 150 GETS FEDERAL BOOST and could look them in the • Kid-friendly mudder eye and say I was cancer Aurora’s Sesquicentennial Celebrations received a boost from the Federal Government. The Sesquicentennial Ad Hoc Committee free, and we started and Town Staff were successful in their request, receiving a grant from there,” she recalls. of $13,200 towards the Town’s 150th birthday party. “The committee “When I went through is extremely grateful for the generous grant from Heritage Canada,” Aurora Community says Alison Collins-Mrakas, chair of the Aurora 150 Committee. chemotherapy, I told “This funding will go to support the many fantastic events Centre them. ‘Mom’s cancer free celebrating Aurora’s 150th anniversary. We express our sincere and isn’t this a wonderful thanks to MP Lois Brown for her tireless efforts – and a tremendous thank you to our committee member, Stewart McLaren, who 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. thing that we have this spearheaded the grant application. It is because of these efforts that medicine that is going we have this wonderful outcome.” • Aurora Tattoo featuring bands to make sure she stays healthy?’ ALTERNATE BUSINESS AWARDS MOVE FORWARD from across Ontario “When I was going to /Aurora150 The Town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee has • Limited seating lose my hair, and instead picked up the idea of a new awards program for Aurora 150 that • FREE admission of waiting for it to fall could honour Aurora’s longest-standing businesses. The committee /Aurora_150 out, I had a big party and passed a resolution Thursday to set up a subcommittee to work invited all my girlfriends out the details in time for next month’s meeting. The ceremony was floated as a way to fill the gap left by the Aurora Chamber of over. My kids actually Commerce who put their Business Achievement Awards on hold for For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or visit www.aurora150.ca shaved my head for me, we this year. 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Letter to the editor Machell’s Corners Klees’ bill has important implications Recently, a Newmarket resident complained that too much programming at the Magna Centre over-filled the parking lots and resulted in parking fines. The April 9 edition of The Auroran displayed many other threads that weave a vibrant fabric in the region. Rosalyn Gonsalves advocated on behalf of drivers, not- yet condo-residents, in the N. E. Quadrant. The streets are still calm. Klaus Wehrenberg noted that a downtown business stakeholders meeting and a Library Square brainstorming session ran concurrently. Alison Collins-Mrakas wrote in support of the OMB bill by our MPP, Frank Klees. She asks us to “step back a bit” and review some background. She notes that acts like Places to Grow and Greenbelt sound good on paper, “but the devil is truly in the details.” Klees held a telephone town hall on the 11th to explain his bill to exempt some council decisions from a hearing at the Ontario Municipal Board. Klees stated a belief that developers “budget” for an OMB hearing. Therefore the individuals or municipalities are out- gunned by deep pockets. Perhaps a bigger step backward would help. The 1900 Town of Aurora, 12 years after incorporation, had a population just under 2,000 while the world population was about 1.6 billion. After a hundred years of immigration, biology and ducking the Y2K Millennium Bug, the Aurora population reached 40,000 while the world jumped to 6 billion. Provincial demographers noted that biology was not keeping pace making babies while the percentage of retired elders rapidly increased. This signalled an unsustainable financial situation. Ontario picked the universal solution - Grow a bigger pie. We To submit a letter to the editor please send your email to have always done that with immigration. [email protected] – deadline for submissions is Saturday at 1 p.m. The legislation was drafted to protect green spaces while parcelling out population quotas to municipalities. The 2031 Aurora population target was 75,000, while the world is expected to hit about 8 billion. The alternative to the population increase for “Small How much is $56 worth? Town Aurora” is to watch the percentage of income The above might sound like a member of Council had expensed earners (major taxpayers) decline - an ever-shrinking stupid question, but I will be very alcohol. By refusing to name names, pie. interested to see if the answer ever his comments cast a pall over the Now bring this increasing population back home comes. entire Council with people who may to Klees, the Promenade study and the other threads $56 is the magic number behind have been interested in such things in Aurora’s democratic fabric. As noted around the seemingly endless Council debate wondering just who the “culprit” world in the past decade, the central platform of a for the better part of five months, was, a minor blow to the entirety of successful democracy is the rule of law. That platform debate which has been dripping Council. is supported by elected officials who make the laws and with drama and intrigue. It has If the Mayor spoke up, this could rules, civil servants who are employed to carry out and been at the root of accusations BROCK’S have been quickly avoided. enforce the laws and rules and a judiciary to interpret and insinuations on any variety of We had Councillors raising their the laws and settle disputes. sins, real, imagined and otherwise hands, perhaps feeling impugned BANTERBrock Weir A town official plan, developed with public hawked at the general public. by the accusation thinking they consultation, determines how and where the additional But it is also the magic number home turf and he or she ordered a could be in under suspicion, lining infrastructure and accommodations should go. These which underscores a fundamental pint of beer or a glass of wine? up to demand Councillor Ballard are co-ordinated and vetted by the region to ensure that problem which has been brewing If it gets them one step closer produce the documents and name the region satisfies the provincial targets. for far too long at Council, well to making a significant investment names. Therefore, a developer challenge to a serious council beyond this saga of whether or in this Town, one which will bring If the Mayor spoke up, decision, is really a challenge against the town plan, not Councillors should be able to hundreds of new jobs to the area, a any embarrassment felt by adopted by the regional and provincial governments. expense alcohol. few million which could be invested Councillors, who could very well All three levels of government are therefore, After months of handwringing in local companies to make their be feeling foolish right now, could co-defendants. This is not just shifting the cost. It in certain quarters, Town Staff buildings and infrastructure have been spared. recognizes serious responsibilities at each level. If a revealed more detailed information a reality, and thousands upon Last week, we nearly saw council should make frivolous rulings, the region and on Council’s expenditures last thousands of tax dollars flowing Municipal staff get swept into this province will deliver appropriate adult supervision. year. When the dust settled, Mayor annually into Town coffers, that is vortex and directly into this mucky Dawe was revealed to have been $10 well spent. debate. Ater Councillor Ballard Gordon Barnes the “culprit” that had an alcohol The problem lies in the fact claimed the documentation was Aurora expense last year, resulting in Mayor Dawe just didn’t bite the provided to him by staff in the undoubtedly sleepless nights for bullet months ago and say, “You Town’s Finance Department, the know what? Yes, I made the expense, Councillor Ballard. suddenly furrowed brow that THE AURORAN and I had good reason for doing so.” Aurora’s Community Newspaper Yes, the hullaballoo was over a appeared on Town Treasurer The Auroran Newspaper Company Ltd. whopping $56. Was the expense as outlined on Dan Elliott’s face when the words 15213 Yonge Street, Suite 8 “Much ado about nothing!” said Page 8 this week a justifiable one? I passed Councillor Ballard’s lips Aurora, ON, L4G 1L8 Councillor Abel at the Aurora Home think so, but by sitting on his hands Founder spoke volumes…one of which Ron Wallace Show (which was terrific once and letting this circus take over appeared to be, “This is news to Publisher Emeritus again, incidentally. See for yourself Council proceedings, he has shown me.” Rosemary Schumaker on Page 18!) when asked about the a very puzzling aspect of leadership. If the Mayor spoke up, municipal Everyone at the table has Editor General Manager Production Manager numbers coming forward. staff would not have come Brock Weir Bob Ince Cynthia Proctor On a monetary value that might their own base. It is easy to see perilously close to being drawn in [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] be true, but the prolonged, pained why raising this issue would be to what appears to be the stalemate important for Councillor Ballard Advertising Photography debate has made that number between the politics Councillor Classifieds and the people who support what Diane Buchanan 905-727-3300 ex102 David Falconer accrue some interest. Ballard is seen to represent and [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] I am on the record as not having he stands for, but I can’t for the life the politics of Mayor Dawe. Zach Shoub as much concern as some in this of me think of any strategic benefit Hopefully, now that these [email protected] community with Councillors for the Mayor to have let the debate numbers are released, this game expensing alcohol. There is a time continue as it did, when he could of cat and mouse will end, and Main number 905-727-3300 • Facsimile 905-727-2620 and a place for everything. If it was have swiftly nipped it in the bud everyone will go back to doing Subscriptions available within Canada and U.S. something like recklessly expensing months ago. their jobs, do a serious evaluation email: [email protected] a few Jell-O shots every Tuesday to Raising at least one of these of their intentions and how they Editorial policy drown post-Council sorrows, that hands months ago would have put would like to serve the communtity, Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers this all out in the open and allowed are not necessarily those of The Auroran. would be one thing, but sometimes when to speak up when one needs Letters must include name and phone number, although other instances can be justified. them to get back to the business of to, and question if it was all worth number will not be published, and be limited to 700 words. When the debate came up the first the Town. But, alas, it was not to be. it for a paltry $56. time several months ago, Mayor And all over a measly $56. “Nobody asked me,” said Mayor Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. Dawe raised the example of what Instead, we first had accusations Dawe on Saturday when asked why Advertising policy would happen if he was entertaining flying left and right about whether he didn’t volunteer that the bill Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an ad- a potentially significant investor or not Councillor Ballard had proof vertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. was his. in Aurora, such as Bulk Barn, on to back up his assertions that a Should one have to? Page 4 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Page 5

AURORAN It is less than three weeks until the Aurora Tattoo, NEW POLL planned for the Aurora Community Centre on May 5, to mark Aurora’s 150th anniversary and in the Would you like to see a music lead-up to what promises festival in Aurora for 2013? to be a memorable occa- sion, the Aurora Histori- A) Yes cal Society shares photos B) No of Aurora’s proud military C) Undecided history. Here, soldiers in the First World War, parade RESULTS OF LAST WEEK’S POLL up Victoria Street, past Should more Aurora retail stores, such as Spuds the Mechanics Hall, Skate Shop, sign up with the AIDS Committee of York now home to the Region to distribute free condoms to the public? Romanian Orthodox Church. Yes No Undecided Trinity Anglican Church can be seen in the distance.

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Health Ministry Infected With Cronic Disease: Lack of Oversight It’s no wonder that people are now being told that they pharmacy services the Ontario public deserve answers to cynical about politics, politicians and had received diluted in 2005, and either questions that go beyond what went government.Those were my thoughts doses of chemotherapy. didn’t think to put in wrong with the delivery system of this as I watched the Premier and the And what about place the appropriate chemotherapy drug cocktail. They Minister of Health once again deflecting the families of the oversight mechanism deserve to know who was responsible responsibility for the latest scandal to deceased patients? or as with Ornge Air and why the Ministry of Health has rock the government and the Ministry Their questions would Ambulance, failed to once again failed so miserably in its of Health. never be answered. exercise its oversight oversight responsibilities. That’s I knew that both would be spending responsibilities. why we need an open and transparent considerable time on their feet during How would the Premier investigation, not a government this Question Period and that a good and the Minister of FRANKLY The same Minister of controlled review. number of questions would focus on the Health answer the SPEAKING Health, Deb Mathews, The Ontario PC Caucus will be morning’s headline stories. Hundreds of questions that every Frank Klees presided over both files. asking the Standing Committee on cancer patients had been administered resident of Ontario needs MPP NEWMARKET-AURORA It came as no surprise Social Policy to initiate an inquiry into watered-down chemotherapy treatments answered in the wake of that her response is the all matters pertaining to this scandal, in Ontario hospitals over the past year this revelation? same. I knew nothing, my including the ministry’s apparent and 137 of those patients had died. Angered, but not ministry knew nothing, lack of oversight and role in failing to surprised. As I listened no need for an inquiry. monitor and regulate non-accredited How could this happen? to the responses from both the Premier Here’s what we know so far. pharmaceutical companies. Who was responsible? and the Minister of Health I shook Marchese Hospital Solutions, located Would you like to see a music Where was the Ministry of Health? my head in disgust. They served up in Mississauga, was authorized to festival in Aurora for 2013? The hospitals where the diluted the same answers and defiant attitude provide the chemotherapy cocktails After months of hearings into the drugs were administered included the that characterized the responses to the to hospitals. Hospital officials are Ornge scandal, witness after witness London Health Sciences Centre, Windsor Ornge and eHealth scandals. As if their saying that the saline bags they came confirmed the Auditor General’s Regional Hospital, Lakeridge Health in handlers simply did a ‘cut and paste’ into in were overfilled,with the result that conclusion that the Ministry of Oshawa and the Peterborough Regional their briefing notes that morning. the drug was diluted by as much as Health had failed in its oversight Health Centre. The responses were all too familiar. 20 per cent. Marchese insists they responsibilities. The consequence London hospital officials confirmed The Premier and the Minister empathized delivered the drug as ordered and for the Minister of Health was a that 691 patients had been treated with with those affected. They knew nothing, that the hospitals are at fault for promotion to Deputy Premier. What the diluted drugs, of which 40 were but would get to the bottom of it. not administering the drug properly. will her reward be this time? children. It was also confirmed that 117 Apparently, not one of the thousands of While that finger-pointing goes on, we of those adult patients had died. Windsor health ministry bureaucrats, including know this... www.frankklees.com Regional Hospital confirmed that 290 the Deputy Minister of Health who of its patients received the diluted drug is drawing down more than $450,000 No government body ever inspected (Editor’s note: nearly 3,000 people and 20 of those patients have since died. a year, had oversight responsibility the Marchese facility. from Aurora, Newmarket and beyond The 37 patients at Lakeridge Health for something as important as quality The Premier’s response was to called into a telephone town hall hosted in Oshawa and the one patient at the assurance of the chemotherapy drugs appoint Jake Thiessen, founding by Mr. Klees to discuss his Private Peterborough Regional Health Centre being used to treat cancer patients in our director of the University of Members’ Bill to give municipalities who were affected are still alive. hospitals. Waterloo’s School of Pharmacy, more authority on local developments My mind went to those patients who As the story unfolded, it was to lead “a review”. While no one above the Ontario Municipal Board. A had undergone what they were counting revealed that the Ministry of Health questions Mr. Thiessen’s abilities, I recording of the discussions can now on to be life-saving treatments and were approved the outsourcing of hospital- believe patients and their families and be found at his website listed above.) Winter Tired I used to laugh whenever I came before it was nicely Creek, the winning and go right into the warm across those signs that noted that replenished by the entry was actually a temperatures. street parking was forbidden in dumping we had chunk of ice. But that has problems of its own. Aurora up until April 15 to ensure last Thursday. In this week-end’s In a quick seasonal transition the that snow plows could properly As for the Mayor’s Clean-up tasks you’d normally spread out clear the roads. groundhogs Day, I wouldn’t be over several weeks are compressed After all, since the last Ice Age, that predicted surprised if there into a shorter timeframe. when has enough snow ever fallen an early spring, are areas of town For example, in a morning in April that actually resulted in they’re all in where participants where you would normally rake any sort of accumulation? witness protection INSIDE will need to shovel and seed the lawn, you may also Well, Mother Nature certainly programs. the snow off of the have to fit in cleaning off the patio seems to be getting the last laugh The days may ground first before furniture, changing the snow tires, AURORAScott Johnston now. Or maybe she’s making us be longer, but they can see if there’s putting up the screens, servicing pay the price for last year. the shirtsleeves any trash to pick up. the lawnmower, and for the real If you remember, March of 2012 certainly aren’t At this stage, procrastinators out there, and managed to bypass the spring getting any apart from the ski- taking down the Christmas lights. season completely, and went right shorter. hill operators, But even if spring (or perhaps from winter to summer. Some folks rely on local events many of whom are still doing a summer) is closer, it doesn’t seem One minute there were cold to get them into a more temperate booming business, I don’t think to be here yet, so just in case winter winds and snow, and the next there frame of mind. But even the there’s anyone out there who isn’t is hanging in there, I better move were sunny days in the high teens, traditional Aurora harbingers anticipating the change in seasons. my car from my street parking hoards of coatless pedestrians, of spring are having a hard time That goes for animals, too. spot. Since the 15th has come and and flowers blooming everywhere. convincing people that the season’s The chipmunks and racoons are gone, I’m no longer worried about It was amazing. here. probably getting tired of rolling getting a ticket, but there’s no Compare that to this year. There were probably more over and hitting the snooze alarms guarantee that I won’t awake one Well into April we see overnight questions about snow blowers and on their hibernation alarm clocks. morning to find my car’s been temperatures below freezing, de-icing salt at the recent Home On the plus side, the delayed buried by a passing snow plow. winter boots and clothing still Show than there were about patios spring may mean that we’ll just piled inside doorways, and snow and pools. And in the annual bypass it again like last year, Feel free to e-mail Scott at: on the ground in places - even Rotary Club frog race in Tannery although a month or two later, [email protected] Page 6 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Page 7

Letters to the editor Councillor explains why she has little faith in 2013 budget When budget approval slipped through without Funds provided for 2013 exceeded what would have note or comment to the satisfaction of the Mayor been provided under the former agreement. and entertainment of others, I admit to being caught The Aurora Historical Society has received a grant unawares. of $50,000 every year for ten years. The purpose was to SENIOR I have no excuses. defray costs of operating the town museum in Church SCAPE No further opportunity was or will likely be available Street School. Sylvia Dickens to affect change to the bottom line. I would like, however, There has been no museum. Half a million dollars to inform the community of the reason for my inability have changed hands with no return. What was your favourite to recommend this budget any more than I have been The possibility of space being provided under the able to support a budget in the last seven years. new agreement will mean additional cost to the town. music as a teen? Despite increased assessment and financial support Instead of the grant to the Historical Society being While my peers were from senior levels of government, the municipal terminated, the grant was increased in the 2013 budget. the Centre’s facilities? chanting, “Elvis Presley, tax rate continues to rise in double digits. Twice I Numerous programs recommended to Council by If you have records what a goon. All we want requested tables reflecting increases in spending as staff, failed to stand up to scrutiny. They were reduced you’d like to copy onto a is dear Pat Boone,” I opposed to taxes. I requested double digit increase in or rejected by Council. I have little confidence that more useful CD, drop by was listening to Andy water rates be included in tax increases where they spending in general recommended by the elected body the computer room during Williams singing “Blue belong. is valid. a Tuesday afternoon drop- Bayou” and “Moon Neither request was met. I cannot provide my assurance the 2013 budget in and he’ll gladly show River”. My brother and I do not accept the validity of exorbitant increases in represents sound and efficient management of tax you how it works. sister, meanwhile, were water rates. A new agreement with the managing board revenues. Imagine, once again enjoying country singers of Church Street School was presented as giving being able to enjoy those like Hank Snow. Council authority over spending in that program. Councillor Evelyn Buck old musical memories, Later in my teens, I The authority was not exercised. Aurora scratches and all. discovered Hawaiian Fall avoidance tip music. Ah, the magic Last week, Jim sound of the islands! My United Church plans choral celebration mentioned the York favorite albums were In honour of Aurora’s voices will be amazing. United Church on Yonge Seniors’ Centre as well Region Health Connection instrumental. They gave 150th anniversary, a choral The two pieces selected Street. The concert starts as at the door. It will be at 1-800-361-5653 where me tremendous peace, concert will be held at by music director, Dr. at 6.30 p.m. and the doors an amazing evening of you can get information especially useful when the United Church in Richard Heinzle are: open at 5.30 p.m. music. I hope to see you on how to prevent falls. I cruised into the more Aurora on Saturday, April All The Little Rivers, Tickets are $15 each there. Here’s a tip from me. difficult portions of my 27 in celebration of this a beautiful new piece by and are available from If you have a small life. event. Seven choirs will be Canadian Larry Nickel the participating choirs, Sylvia Gilchrist front stoop with one or In my thirties, I found participating. Each choir that talks about all the CHATS on Wellington Chair, Choral Celebration two steps down as I do, a Latin album that was will sing on their own rivers of Canada. Street, or the Aurora consider putting a railing Organizing Committee both lively and romantic. for about 10 minutes and Ye Boundless Realms around it if it doesn’t It was the music of then the choirs will come of Joy by Handel, which already have one. We preference while I dined together at the end of the will be accompanied by removed our rusted metal by candlelight, alone or concert to form a mass choir the church organ. one when we moved the with my companion. of about 150 voices. This will be quite a steps to the front from the * Do you have select The music selected rousing finale to what side years ago. $ 99 music for specific by the individual choirs should be a wonderful 5 LUNCH Last year, after activities? Maybe you includes: celebration of music to Over 30 Authentic Lunch Specials collecting the flyers liked Jane Fonda’s • Imagine by John honour Aurora’s 150th *Starting At Only $5.99 a dish! distributors had dropped workouts from the 70s/80s. Lennon anniversary. on my stoop, I turned to 15229 Yonge St., (Just South of Wellington) Or is it “Sweatin’ to the • What Shall We Do With Mark your calendars go down the steps, but I Oldies” with that curly- the Drunken Sailor for Saturday, April 27 was too close. One foot 905-727-3101 headed sprite Richard • You’ll Never Walk and come to the Aurora landed right on the edge www.moongarden.ca Simmons. Alone of the concrete and the Over the past 10-plus • Climb Every Mountain other missed. I fell. For years, my albums have sat • Blame It On about five minutes I lay idle. Why? Because three The Bossa Nova there in agony, wondering summers ago, I finally bit • And a Selection of if the pain in my ankles the bullet and tossed out French folk songs meant I’d broken them. my radio/record player/8- As well as many more Fortunately, I hadn’t, track stereo I purchased well known and not so well and when I cracked my in 1975. Immediately after, known but very forehead on the concrete, I was kicking myself. beautiful songs. I didn’t do any damage I could have fixed the The seven choirs are: there either. Ok. Maybe I SPORTS record player. It only • The Aurora Evergreen • have a hard head, but the needed a needle. Choir, which is the resulting bump was quite It finally became host choir impressive. evident that it’s time to • The Aurora United • It could have been SUIT catch up with the rest of Chancel Choir disastrous. A railing society and move to CDs • Newmarket Keynotes • would have prevented (or would it be a DVD?). Seniors Choir this. Until this happened, • La Chorale JACKET About 20 years ago, I saw I had not foreseen such my first CD player. Last Francophone de la Region a potential hazard. It’s month, I finally bought York (The York Region been like that for 35 years one so I don’t have to sit in French Choir) without incident. my car to listen to the few • The Men of Note Male Don’t be like me. Check CDs I do have. Voice Choir your house carefully, Today I’m looking • The Youthful Spirits including cracks in at my stack of albums of the United Church sidewalks (I have some (vinyl, they call it now). • The York Region of them, too) and make It’s a well-rounded Community Choir adjustments now. collection: the Platters, The Mayor of Aurora, Aurora Anti-Litter Day Neil Diamond, Elvis, rock Geoffrey Dawe will be It is scheduled for era collections, Hawaiian, present and will say a few Saturday, April 20 from 9 Buy 1 get the 2nd Latin, Bing Crosby, Herb words before the mass choir. Continued on page 22 Alpert, Bert Kaempfert, a The finale with the 150 Sale group called The String-a- Longs who sang a popular * song “Wheels” in the ‘60s, and many more I’d love to ONUMENTS BY listen to again. Last week, I was at the M Centre talking with Bob HOMPSONS A New Approach to Memorial Design. * See store for details Hedenberg, the computer T 1/2 Price guy. 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Last traffic calming measures will stay in place in NE Quad

By Brock Weir Since Council’s decision at the committee level the previous week, very Remaining traffic calming measures few people had come forward to express in Aurora’s downtown northeast their opinion one way or another, quadrant are here to stay, following a Councillors said. Approximately 20 Council decision last week. emails were received arguing in favour Council opted to leave the measures, of the status quo, but no one saying that including traffic diverters and one-way the diverters needed to be removed. streets, in place after a change of heart “This has been studied to death and from their direction the previous week. what I have always heard from residents They came into last Tuesday’s meeting is while they had trouble with the set to go back to the residents and the chicanes, other people have talked about neighbourhood at large to determine the the diversion of traffic giving them back future of what is left, after the removal their neighbourhood,” said Councillor of the contentious traffic chicanes last Chris Ballard on the previous staff fall, but ultimately decided to leave recommendation to do nothing. things as they were. Councillor Evelyn Buck, however, The chicanes were removed last year was of a different opinion. Last Tuesday, following extensive consultation in the she reiterated her previous stance that area. Residents in the neighbourhood the traffic calming measures shouldn’t in question, and those polled in Aurora have been installed in the first place as at large, identified the chicanes as the anything that would hinder the flow of chief traffic irritant that should go. drivers in traffic is a hindrance to the After a week to sleep on it, Council very people who have paid for the roads. decided the results of the surveys were She said diverting and “obstructing” Seniors almost blew the roof off the Aurora Seniors’ Centre last week as they host- enough to chart the way forward. traffic flow was a “completeed A Night of Dixie and Mardi Gras with a live band, dinner, and dancing. Guests, “We have all heard from the residents contradiction” to the planning of roads. like Tom, Joanne, Annette and John, above, were encouraged to come dressed with and we all know what the issues are, “The whole community paid for the their masks, beads, and everything to represent the spirit of Mardi Gras. Aurorans and I agree with the residents,” said construction and reconstruction of Councillor Wendy Gaertner. the roads and we added a quarter of a of all ages didn’t disappoint! Auroran photo by David Falconer For Councillor Michael Thompson, million to deter people who had paid residents made it “abundantly clear” for the roads from using them,” said The argument was on the table that neighbourhood was previously laid out. that the chicanes had to go, but that Councillor Buck. “All of the emails you money shouldn’t have been spent to “There was no such thing as people consensus was not there as far as the have received are from people who are install the traffic calming measures in trying to blast their way to Yonge Street,” other traffic calming measures were really revelling in the transformation the first place, but further money would he said. “The usage has changed. We concerned. of their neighbourhood and some of have to be spent to remove them, he need to recognize these usage changes. “Certainly in the case of the chicanes them have said that if you take away the argued. One person who lives directly in the the information was abundantly clear diverters they will have to go and live “If the point is to trash on what has area wants the one-way at Centre Street that it was not effective and the majority somewhere else. Yes, we had to make happened in the past and what decisions gone because, ‘Why can’t I go down my of those both within the area and outside a choice. We had to find a quiet street that were made, I find that a complete own street?’ the area thought the chicanes should be where it was safe for our children to waste of time,” he said. “My comment was I didn’t have a removed and we took that action,” he play in the streets if they wanted to.” For Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, the traffic good answer. There are two other people said. “At this point, I see no reason to go These arguments were just that and calming measures were a reflection of who aren’t happy with the diverter, but back to the residents. We have enough did not offer a constructive solution, the evolving nature of the community those are the only ones I have heard information before us.” however, argued Councillor John Gallo. over the past century when the from.” $10 million Aurora Heritage Park gets boost in first step to study By Brock Weir restore Downtown Aurora They said a feasibility said and done, (including private grants, as well as pitch sale of two real as a destination and a study would look not only the transfer of Hillary private fundraising. estate properties and all I It started life as a $10 place to go and a place at the land issues that House, the purchase of Councillors approved see here is an attempt to million idea that involved to be, and will showcase could crop up, but steer it Horton Place at reduced taking the next step on the sell two properties to the into a $10 million plan, but the hidden treasures. We in a direction that would market value from local road to a feasibility study Town and nothing else.” Hillary-McIntyre Park, believe it will put Aurora ensure it fit into various historian John McIntyre, 7 – 2 with Councillors Councillor Sandra the proposed four acre back on the map [and will Town projects already and the market value Evelyn Buck and Wendy Humfryes, however, spoke heritage park just north be] a legacy that Aurorans ongoing, or in the works, sale of Readman House Gaertner voting against in favour of Councillor of Aurora’s Downtown will enjoy all through including the Parks from a local realtor) the the plan. Abel’s motion. Core could soon have their lives and will make a and Recreation Master project will clock in at The former said she “This group has come some extra clout. huge difference to Aurora Plan, the Downtown approximately $10 million, viewed what was before forward with a vision and Council approved as a place to live.” Revitalization Plan, and including the renovations Council as little more a plan,” she said. “One last week laying the The proponents of the future Cultural Master and additions. Half, than a real estate deal. thing that struck me in groundwork for a possible the plan came forward to Plan. they hope, will come “I was particularly the presentation was feasibility study to Council last week to make It would also take from the Town’s Hydro underwhelmed by your keeping the buildings true determine the next steps their pitch in support of a closer look at costs, Reserve Account with the proposal,” Councillor and there in perpetuity. in making the heritage a motion from Councillor and contributions from remainder coming from Buck told Mr. Albino. Those sites are able to park a reality. The plan John Abel, calling on staff stakeholders and other Federal, Provincial and “All I see here is a high Continued on page 26 consists of three Yonge to look at the possibility of possible investors. Street buildings – the undertaking a feasibility The people behind the Advertorial historic Hillary House study on the proposal. plan estimate when all is and Horton Place at Hope for Sufferers of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Yonge and Irwin Avenue, and the Readman House a and Wrist/Hand Pain sandwiched between the If you suffer from Car- of common treatments doctors are not trained to two. Driver Training pal Tunnel Syndrome or including: pills, surgery, check for this underlying Proponents of the plan wrist / hand pain you splints and exercise and cause. envision compassing the should be aware that an reveal exciting non drug, three buildings into a for Life! upcoming workshop in nonsurgical treatments heritage park with the Oak Ridges will reveal that are safe and effective. Symptoms may middle house expanded eye-opening solutions to A major concern is that include: pain, to include a permanent help those suffering with many patients continue to home of the Aurora Courses Starting: these conditions. be plagued by wrist pain, tingling, numbness, Collection, the future The workshop will re- despite repeated visits to burning, aching, Aurora Sport Hall of veal the underlying caus- their doctor. Fame, and a revenue c es of most wrist and hand Many patients fear the stiffness, swelling, generating conference pain as well as share why risks and invasive nature weakness and centre. April 21 – 4 Sundays these causes are frequent- of wrist surgery. The “The grounds are an ly overlooked by doctors. workshop will reveal that limited movements. untapped resource,” said May 5 – 4 Sundays Attendees will discov- many patients that have Bill Albino, Chair of the er why a failure to ad- wrist surgery wind up The workshop is free Hillary-McIntyre Park dress these underlying frustrated that their pain and is being offered as a Committee. “You have causes usually results in only resolves partially or community service. It is 4.8 acres in the middle of ( continuing pain and suf- not at all. In many cases provided to help elimi- Town which will end up fering. These ongoing the pain reoccurs later af- nate pain and suffering in being an asset for people symptoms may include: ter surgery. those affected. to use forever. It will pain, tingling, numbness, Surprisingly, a very The workshop will take build Aurora’s identity burning, aching, stiffness, common but hidden cause place Wed April 24, 7:30 and personality. It will swelling, weakness and of hand and wrist pain pm – 9:00 pm Seating is preserve some invaluable limited movements. is not even located in the limited. historic assets which The workshop will wrist! The presentation To make reservations today define our Town and 905-726-4132 discuss the track record will explain why most call (888) 837- 0407. are unique [assets]. It will Page 8 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Page 9

Alcohol expense debate hangs over Council By Brock Weir amendment? I know a member of Council Council to come back “Much ado about that concern the Town.” the answer to that and had indeed expensed with the documentation nothing,” said When asked about Further details of I think we all know the alcohol in the previous in two weeks. Speaking Councillor Abel having any eggs on his what Councillors have answer to that. There is full calendar year. after the meeting, when asked about the face, he said he “knows spent and when are now a question of your own That documentation, Councillor Ballard said numbers. “I think [the who is throwing the available on the Town’s responsibilities.” however, was not readily when the documentation debate] is continuing to eggs”, but admitted he website, following a She went on to say put forward. is provided, certain try to paint this Council might have handled the decision last week to that the motion would “It is not fair to make Councillors who had in a bad light. I think we situation differently if make more details be tying the hands of the false accusations,” “rushed to defend” the will try to move forward he was in the Mayor’s available. individuals in question. said Councillor Abel. issue would be left with with positive things shoes. While the reporting If the Mayor, as “the “Anyone can accuse “egg on their face”, but for 2012 remains the good will ambassador of anyone of anything. the expense reports same, the drive for Aurora, the host of the I don’t think that were released on the further information community, the chief Councillor Ballard Town’s website shortly PETER E. REISS B.A., LL.B. has led to a greater sales person for the appreciates the thereafter. breakdown in last year’s Town of Aurora” was in effects of unproven When asked why he numbers. Among the a situation of offering accusations. He said he didn’t just speak up • Commercial/Business Law details was Mayor Dawe hospitality to someone, would have proof and during the many debates was reimbursed $56 for no one would give it there is none before us. surrounding this issue, • Corporate Law alcohol purchases. a second thought and There is no evidence of rather than allow it to This information was allow the office-holder what he is saying and I continue, Mayor Dawe • Real Estate released the day after to exercise his or her think one should think responded, “Why didn’t Tel: 905 727 2500 Email: [email protected] the alcohol issue, and judgement, she said. soberly before blasting anybody ask me?” whether it should be “The idea that off with wild charges “No one asked me,” Results–Focused Service an allowable expense, we would put this against his fellow he said. “All there was was at the focus of a amendment in Councillors.” was accusations of heated Council debate. the resolution is When Councillor wrongdoing. Those who The issue has lingered absolutely abhorrent Abel, however, are interested could over Council since late if not disgusting,” she suggested Councillor have saved hours of last year following a concluded. Ballard was “trying time simply by asking. motion from Councillor Councillor Ballard to make a name for If someone was truly Chris Ballard to ban the made his motion as himself”, the person interested in working NOTICE: expense outright. an amendment to the at the receiving end collaboratively and “It was nice to see wider-ranging issue on called a Point of Order moving to a better place that [in 2013] there were the table, which was claiming the comments in the Town you work no reports of Council to report Councillors’ were disparaging. with people and you ask members spending expenses twice yearly “If the Councillor as opposed to accuse anything on alcohol so, on the Town’s website. would like sabres at and bully.” in my mind, this is a His motion failed 6 – dawn to defend the good Explaining the very simple motion to 3, garnering further honour of his fellow expense, Mayor Dawe To all our members of the Aurora Cemetery pass that just confirms support only from Council members, I said he donated two what we engaged in the Councillors Wendy am sure that can be rounds of golf to charity Please go to our website past year,” he said. Gaertner and John arranged” he said, events, as he does very to view our The matter, however, Gallo. before Mayor Dawe summer. People bid was not such a simple That wasn’t the end of decided against his on them and after the 2013 NEWSLETTER one to other members the discussion, however, point of privilege and matches, he took the of Council. and was brought ultimately challenging winning bidders out to www.auroracemeterycorporation.com “I don’t find anything back on the floor by the chair. “I stand by lunch. simple or innocuous Councillor John Abel what I said before. I have about this,” said who demanded answers the documentation that Councillor Evelyn Buck from Councillor was provided to me by to the motion. “When Ballard. Throughout staff, receipts, expenses, Councillor Ballard the debate, Councillor copies of bills, not large ALL NEW readily acknowledges Ballard said he had amounts of money, but there has been no documentation which I have never made this alcohol expense, why proved that contrary to a huge issue until was would we choose to other arguments made pushed into a corner.” put forward such an around the table that He was asked by Accused to appear in court this week

From page 1 Detective Papineau, has home had been opened for her attempted murder.” asked for privacy on who police to continue their He was taken at the else was in the home at investigations and by the scene and transported the time of the incident. afternoon searches were to One District The home where the still taking place inside Headquarters in attack took place was the dwelling for any Newmarket where police previously known to the evidence that will aid in say he was questioned police, having been called their investigations. and charged with one there for situations in the Police ask anyone with count of attempted past, but they could not information on the case murder. He was remanded confirm whether the calls to call the York Regional into custody after a brief involved the same family Police Homicide Unit court appearance on as a different last name at 1-866-846-5423 x. 6630, Saturday morning and is had been involved. or leave an anonymous expected to appear once “[Previous calls tip by calling Crime again at the Newmarket were for] nothing Stoppers at 1-800-222- Courthouse this Tuesday insurmountable and TIPS (8477), going online morning, April 16, for a nothing that would [seem at www.1800222tips.com, bail hearing. to] say we would be coming or texting their tip to “For the charges back for something like CRIMES (274637) starting he is charged with, this,” added Inspector with the word YORK. he is remanded until Miner. he can get bail, if he In the days following For updates on this even qualifies for bail,” the attack, the home was story throughout the week, said Inspector Miner. sealed pending a search visit www.theauroran. He added it was hoped warrant. By Monday, the com. a clearer picture of the victim’s condition would emerge over the weekend to determine her chances of survival. “If she deteriorates further and succumbs, Providing assistance to Estate Executors then the charge will be upgraded,” he said. 905 601-1986 Police have not released Have you been named executor of a loved one’s estate? Your Local Auto Source for the victim’s name. Do you need help with the many tasks you’re facing? Victim Services of York We can assist with any or all of your duties and provide Hometown Auto Related Stories and News... Region have been called advice on how to minimize your liability as an Executor. in to assist the family members with the crisis. Serving Aurora, King, and surrounding areas. from a Grassroots, Independent Perspective. The family, according to Free Executor Checklist at www.executorservices.net Page 8 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Page 9 T:10.25”

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Staff expenses put under microscope at Town Hall FAMILY LAW LAWYER By Brock Weir “I think for Council to be Thompson that asking oversee, but that of Neil Pat rick M. Gaffney able to be accountable to the for further reports Garbe, Aurora’s Chief Practicing all aspects of Family Law to re- Are Aurora’s municipal solve parenting, support, and property is- public, we should be aware on how this money is Administrative Officer sues arising from separating families. staff accountable to the of what is happening,” said being spent was akin to over his administration. A practitioner of Collaborative Family public, or to the Council Councillor Evelyn Buck. “micromanagement.” “We have directors Law – a client controlled, lawyer assisted, that hires them? “If it is appropriate for He argued that Council who are accountable to out-of-court process focussing on achieving mutually acceptable solutions. This was a question the public to have access “empowers staff to make the CAO,” said Councillor grappled with last week • 1/2 hour free consultation on a regular basis to the decisions” and it is their Humfryes. “They have • accepts Legal Aid by Councillors on whether expenses of Councillors responsibility to make the budgets set every year. #201-16610BayviewAvenue,Newmarket they needed to get more then it is appropriate for sure the money is spent They are asked to reduce PH:905-953-0023FX:905-953-0023 involved with how Councillors to have access wisely. the budgets and do the e-mail:[email protected] directors of municipal to staff [expenses] because “That level of best they can in the most departments make expense we are the ones who are micromanagement under- efficient way to manage claims. The discussions directly accountable to the mines their authority a department. I don’t sprang out of discussions public and the public has we give them to do their want to micromanage the related to Councillors and to depend on us. It is okay job. Their role is that the directors. That’s not what their own expenses, but for us and therefore the money in their department I am here for. I am here to some Councillors argued same principle applies to is spent wisely. To manage the corporations that this extra layer of staff.” micromanage this process, as best we can through oversight should apply to This sentiment was it is not a far leap to then the information that we Town staff as well. shared by Councillor say, ‘Let me see your work receive from a Council “Staff, by letter of the Wendy Gaertner. She plan and let me see that perspective.” law, are not accountable rejected suggestions put you’re doing a full day’s Added Mayor Dawe: to members of the public, forward earlier in the work.’” “I firmly believe this is but they are accountable to meeting that this would From Councillor micro management. It is the [administration],” said put Councillors in the Paul Pirri’s perspective, not an area that we should Councillor John Gallo, position of being able to Councillors are in a go down. This is why we suggesting reports on “throw staff under the much different position have Mr. Garbe. There’s directors and managers’ bus”, but rather was sound to staff when it comes to four levels of signatures expenses be presented governance. the public. It is Council’s on expense reports, 100’s of privately to Council. “We “I believe that we do responsibility to receive depending on the amount, are accountable to the need to be responsible and the criticisms as they’re and at least four people public and we implement look to staff’s expenses. the ones who set policies. who are signing off. If we public policy that drives If something [was] a “We allocate funds for need to look at those then LIGHTING how this corporation big issue and there was staff to use,” he said. “If we don’t trust those four works and we are misspending on the part of we don’t expect them to use people. accountable to staff and staff, the public would look those funds, and we don’t “I take offense at the their expenses through the to us as the people holding want them to use those comments that we’re budget process.” the bag.” funds, then let’s not give somehow lax in our duty IDEAS This idea, however, Municipal Staff them the budget.” in not analysing what staff was defeated 5-4, with currently are able to attend Rounding the discussion spend. We are directors Councillors Chris Ballard, conferences and expenses were Councillors Sandra of a public corporation. I Evelyn Buck, and Wendy are allotted out of a Humfryes and, finally,defy you to find any other Gaertner supporting the nominal pot. Councillors Mayor Geoffrey Dawe. public corporation that motion. For them, it was in favour of this disagreed Both expressed a similar sits there and looks at their a matter of being fully with suggestions made viewpoint that this is not senior staff or anyone accountable to the public. by Councillor Michael Council’s responsibility to else’s expenses.” Residents will have increased online access to public meetings By Brock Weir and at offsite locations if on how to take advantage cumbersome to access. “I required. of the system. would like to [make sure] Your options to watch “Staff time during That, however, would the greatest number of local democracy unfold live General Committee come at a price, according people benefit from the with 100’s from the comfort of your meetings was required for to Mr. Kemp. additional service that we of styles to choose from! desk or living room will the pilot but will not be “I would have to have are providing.” Lampshades, Repairs & we can arrange for installation soon increase dramatically required if Council chooses multiple staff trained Councillor Wendy as Council plans to expand to continue the streaming and we would have to pay Gaertner agreed. HOURS their live-streaming service.” them for their time in the “This speaks to open, program. Councillors welcomed evening to do that,” he said. accessible and transparent Mon - Fri - 10 - 6 Councillors approved the fact the meetings “I do not have any staff that government and is a good The Light Spot Sat 10 - 5 a plan last week to cover have been streamed is technically proficient thing,” she said. “I hope a 15570 Yonge Street Sun 12 - 4 all public meetings that successfully, but said there in using audio boards. lot of people are watching Aurora, On All major credit cards accepted take place in the Council is always room for more. [Our current technology] it and even if they aren’t, it (905) 727-7347 chambers – and are When asked by Councillor doesn’t need anybody makes me feel good that it not covered by Rogers Ballard if streaming running it now. Now that will be available for them to Aurora’s # 1 Lighting Store Television – onto their additional meetings above we have done all the testing, be able to.” website, including all and beyond General it is self-sufficient and the www.thelightspot.ca General Committee Committee to also include recommendation was I Meetings and Public Budget meetings and could have the Committee Planning meetings. Public Planning Sessions, Secretary start and stop it.” The Town of Aurora Michael Kemp, the Town’s There may also be began live streaming Manager of Corporate reduced costs, as the stream PEGGY’S Council’s General Communications, said thus far has not been Distinctive Ladies Fashions Committee meetings last there would be no cost exactly a ratings bonanza. October, following an impact for more meetings. “With the current initial low-key pilot earlier For some, however, interest level in the that summer with a public that didn’t go far enough. streaming service, there is Store Closing Sale meeting on Aurora’s Councillor John Gallo, for an opportunity examine Strategic Plan. While it has instance, said the part of the cost savings in the monthly been somewhat of a trial purpose of livestreaming streaming fee by reducing and error for the Town’s was to provide an alternate the bandwidth,” said Mr. communications staff to broadcast source for Garbe. “While some extra figure out what equipment citizens not only in Aurora, capacity is beneficial to is necessary and what but those who may be on ensure consistency of the configurations are ideal, vacation, or have moved, streaming service, current Last Weeks the pilot project has been to be able to access the demand has only required 2 a success and is poised to meetings. Rogers, however, a small amount of the continue. does broadcast the available bandwidth.” EVERYTHING MUST GO “Streaming General regular Council meetings With the plan to Committee via internet is online. They also have the broadcast more in place, the feasible, economical, and exclusive broadcast rights next step is to try to boost has demand,” said Aurora to do so under the terms those figures by getting the CAO Neil Garbe in a report of their contract to install word out and making sure PRICES SLASHED to Council. “Over the course their own cameras in the the public is aware that this of the pilot, an ‘in-house’ Council chambers. service is available. solution, ‘standalone’ The cameras installed “We need to let them solution and wireless by Rogers are also available know in some way it is solution were all explored for the municipality to available to them and $12.98 – 80% OFF and each option was used use in order to live stream how to access it,” said successfully. 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Plans come forward for 2013 music fest: The Pitches By Brock Weir and Iron Chef Aurora. Our desire is to have 100 per cent local involved, he added, When it rains, it pours – but the recent noting this extends to local sponsorships music festival drought in Aurora was and revenue generation. quenched last week by a two interested Their plan also looks to the Town parties wanting to pick up the slack. with help towards street and electronic Little more than a week after Council signage. decided to scrap hopes for a 2013 music The second proposal came from Farley festival and cast their sights on 2014 Flex, former Canadian Idol judge, and a instead, two groups came forward see if former principle of Lucid Community something could be salvaged for this year. Development, which previously came While the proposals came from both from forward with a plan for the Aurora Live! within and outside of the community, music festival at Machell Park for the community is the very focus of what both last weekend of July. groups pitched to Council on Tuesday. That plan imploded earlier this The first, was a music and arts festival spring when Mr. Flex and a number of pitched by Habachat, a local social media celebrities associated with Lucid broke company. away from the company and formed “Our main mandate is to support our one of their own. Mr. Flex’s REAL Corp local community, local charities and local proposed the “Celebrate Aurora” festival businesses by running local events,” said in the same location and the same Tim Newnham of Habachat. “We have weekend. successfully created a number of events “Foundational to our intent is the like Iron Chef Aurora, and Taste of inclusion of the community, especially Aurora, and we have a strong belief that youth through the REAL School model,” engaging the local community members said Mr. Flex, citing his plan to provide and local events is the way we have a youth with hands-on experiences vital community. That is our belief and with every facet of the entertainment we will continue to do that with events business both on stage and behind the four times a year throughout the Town scenes. to engage that. “We are aware that time is running “Our vision is to have more of a short, however, our wheels have not grassroots type of thing and take it back stopped turning,” he said. “If approved, to Aurora Town Park. We would like we will welcome any and all support that this not just to be a music festival, but a Council and any community members Tim Newnham, left, and Farley Flex presented their two different ideas for a music cultural event that includes music, the may provide. Sponsorship opportunities festival this year in Aurora. While Mr. Newnham’s group would like to see a music arts and crafts, and local food artisans.” will be sought, as well as community festival in Town Park on the last weekend of July and Mr. Flex is proposing an event In his presentation, Mr. Newnham partnerships and local talent, to us, is an in Machell Park the same weekend, the duo are now exploring the possibility of a underscored Habachat’s relationships absolute must. In terms of the features, collaboration. Auroran photo by Diane Buchanan with local restaurants and “foodies” Celebrate Aurora is 19 hours of live stage through their two upcoming events entertainment with talent of all sorts, is one of Ontario’s most appealing Although Council authorised staff this week and said their vision for the secured locally and through some really attributes and we believe that an inclusive to discuss options with both parties Town Park event included running it in great working relationships.” approach better prepares residents of for what will ultimately happen that a similar way to Concerts in the Park If approved, Mr. Flex said his model Aurora for the changing demographics weekend, there is no clear picture yet on and Dancing In The Park, two existing would include “colourful and exciting” of the Region. Our culture is defined by the horizon of what that picture will be. Town initiatives, but run over two days play areas for children, local vendors and its food, its music, its art, its fashion and Nevertheless, after their presentations, instead. artisans, a beer tent, and involvement its languages. We welcome participants both men expressed a willingness to “We want to run the event with local from community organizations. from the entire spectrum to reach out to look at the possibility of putting their business owners and committees, the “Celebrate Aurora is about us and get involved as we will reach out heads together and forming some sort of same as we’re doing with Taste of Aurora inclusivity,” he concluded. “Diversity to them.” collaboration in the weeks ahead. Page 12 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Page 13

Discussions to continue over possible 2013 festival By Brock Weir The question on the floor is a music festival that is not Town sponsored. It Lucille Chung and Talks between the Town, and is being requested by a private concern Alessio Bax put their two separate proponents of a music that wants to come forward and get a heads together for a festival, are expected to continue this permit to have a festival in the Park and collaborative concert month aimed at making a 2013 music I don’t see that as being the same thing at the Aurora Cultural festival a reality in Aurora. that Council previously directed.” Centre on Friday night. Council authorised staff to begin Regardless of the discussions that Appearing as the season discussions with Farley Flex of REAL take place, there is friction between finale of the Great Artists Corp and Tim Newnham of Habachat what Mr. Flex has proposed to bring about their proposals and even the forward and George Roche, the founder Piano Series, the husband possibility of working together. The of Lucid Productions. Both men came and wife team played an decision came less than a month forward to the Town in January under evening of classics both after Council’s previous direction to the Lucid umbrella to make their pitch on their own, and with wash their hands of being able to get to become involved with the Town. their four hands sharing something together for this year and Ultimately, however, the team the same piano. setting their sights on something for crumbled with many leaving the Lucid 2014. Given their previous direction fold to join Mr. Flex in this new venture. Auroran photo by to seek an RFP for next year while Mr. Roche has threatened legal action David Falconer not spending their energy looking for against Mr. Flex if he proceeds with someone to fill the gap this year, they the plan. needed to formally change course. “It’s completely foolish,” said While Al Downey, Aurora’s Director Mr. Roche. “Why would Aurora put of Parks and Recreation said that the themselves in jeopardy with this type of is not going to be hard to rattle the “I didn’t realise there was a patent two men were not asking for anything behaviour? They know that Farley and Council to avoid that ominous word on that stuff. It is a scare tactic, by way of a waiver of fees or services I were business partners. He already ‘lawsuit’ because people try to avoid an intimidator of sorts, and it is in kind, there could be a problem of abandoned [these plans] with Lucid. them at all costs. It is tedious. I know unfortunate because all of the citizens the two parks they are eyeing for the Properly understood, and if Council for a fact he doesn’t have a leg to stand [want a festival]. festival already have permits for the gets it, in a corporate business setting on because we had no contractual “There was nothing to rip off from weekend in question. These would need and a contractual business setting, you obligation.” George. That is the unfortunate thing. I to be withdrawn. have a fiduciary responsibility to your Elements of a festival, he said, such think it is a scare tactic. If he wants to Councillor Wendy Gaertner, obligations in business. as music, food, and entertainment block us as a group, as long as he doesn’t however, said she did not think that “If Council decides to move forward, have been happening for centuries, he want to block the Town from having a was fair to the people who hold the I would expect it is going to be pretty added. festival, that is the main thing.” permits. She joined Councillors Chris legally messy, not by our solicitation. Ballard and John Gallo in voting down We came into Council with a great the motion to authorise staff to enter recipe and a great plan that inspired into discussions for a 2013 festival. people. We came in as a group under Councillor Gallo argued the motion my leadership, our board of directors on the floor was contradictory to made an agreement to move forward. Council’s previous motion not to do They sat in those pews willfully and we anything with 2013, but the majority didn’t hold a gun to their heads and tell of Council and the Town Clerk, John them to sit there. Farley wanted to be Leach, disagreed. one of the partners, and they saw the “The intent of the motion was new mix of business I brought to the Council was given direction that field and it was unheard of.” Over 150 singers will lend their voices to celebrate Aurora’s 150 Years at the Council not proceed with a Town Mr. Flex, however, counters that Mr. Aurora United Church on Saturday, April 27. Members of the massed choir come festival,” said Mr. Leach. “I think at the Roche “doesn’t have a leg to stand on.” from throughout York Region and beyond and met at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre on time the issue was a festival the Town “I see this as more of a scare tactic Saturday for an extensive rehearsal. For more on the concert, look in next week’s would be involved with in some way. than anything else,” said Mr. Flex. “It edition of The Auroran. Photo by David Falconer

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Rep League Minor Peewee AE - Tigers: Minor Peewee AE - Tigers: 2 Toronto Aeros: 2 1G 2A, Carter Wilmsmeyer Huxley SO 5 Milton Winterhawks: 1 6 na: 1 1G, Mathew Hastings 1G 1A, Atom A - AuroraTigers: 0 Kyle Fowler 1G 1A, Luke Anthony Iacovetta 2G, Bren- Peewee A - AuroraTigers: Colin Windle 2A, Ryan Peewee AE - Whitby Wild- East Gwillimbury: 0 Catania 2G 1A, Cory Read dan Sanford 1G, Noah 11 Ted Reeve Thunder: 0 Jamieson 2A, Andrew Cun- cats: 3 Aurora Tigers: 2 2G, Matthew McConnell 1A, Dempsey 1G 1A, Luke Cata- dari 1A, Nicholas Vam- Finn Reeves 1G, Mathew Atom A - AuroraTigers: 4 Anthony Iacovetta 1A nia 2A, Owen Romano 1A, Peewee AE - Aurora vakaris 1A Hastings 1G, Fraser Ciocca Orillia: 0 Thomas Childerhose 1A, Tigers: 1 East Gwillim- 1A Minor Peewee AE - Tigers: Matthew McConnell 1A, bury: 1 Peewee AE - Aurora Atom A - Aurora Tigers: 2 4 Oakville: 1 Kyle Fowler 2G 1A Ryan Jamieson 1G, Nicholas Tigers: 8 Uxbridge: 0 Peewee AE - Aurora Port Perry Predators: 2 Jack Patterson 1G, Bren- Vamvakaris 1A, Joseph Finn Reeves 2G 1A, Carter Tigers: 5 Clarington dan Sanford 1G 1A, Peewee A - Aurora Tigers: Grassa 1A Wilmsmeyer 1G 2A, Nicholas Toros: 4 Atom A - Aurora Tigers: 2 Thomas Childerhose 1G, 8 Ted Reeve Thunder: 0 Vamvakaris 1G 1A, Mathew Finn Reeves 2G 1A, Thomas Whitby White: 1 Matthew McConnell 1G, Peewee AE - Aurora Hastings 1G, Thomas Morra Morra 1G, Carter Cory Read 1A, Jeremy Peewee A - Aurora Tigers: Tigers: 7 Bradford: 1 1G, Justin Evans 1G, Colin Wilmsmeyer 1G, Justin Atom A - TBD: 1 Aurora Gonsalves 1A, Noah 2 TNT Tornados: 0 Callum Gorrell 2G, Finn Windle 1G, Callum Gorrell Evans 1G, Nicholas Vam- Tigers: 0 Dempsey 1A Peewee A - Aurora Tigers: Reeves 2G 1A, Justin Evans 1A, Ryan Jamieson 1A, Nic vakaris 1A

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Evolution Gymnasts hit new heights at competitions By Jeff Doner pommel horse, silver on parallel bars and all around and also placed fifth on floor They’ve only been around for three and highbar. years, but Evolution Gymnastics Aurora, And Phillip Carson (level one, ages (EGA) and its crop of young gymnasts has eight and nine) had a strong showing, been earning some sparkling competition finishing fourth on vault, fifth on floor, results recently. sixth on high bar, seventh on parallel bars At the provincials in Windsor, hosted and eighth all around. by Rose City Gymnastics Club, the crew The results are even more impressive from EGA finished at the top of the class. considering the caliber of skills at “Our boys did really well,” said coach provincial competitions. Sarah Smith. “Considering that we’re a Smith said she is proud of all the EGA new club and a small club, we were really athletes who competed at provincials and happy to be named the number four, level added the season did not end there. one men’s club in Ontario, which was “We actually have boys competing this amongst clubs that were a lot larger and week out in Brampton and our current more established than we are.” invitational girls will be competing in two Budding star Kieran Sutch had a weeks time in Orangeville, so we have a lot stellar showing, winning gold on the of competitions to go still for the season, parallel bars, bronze on pommel, rings but the provincial program is technically and floor exercise and claimed fourth all done.” around in the level four, age 13 years and For a small club in just its third year, up category. Smith said gymnastics overall seems to be On a side note, Sutch has been gaining some steam in popularity. named to attend the Eastern Canadian “Our boy’s team is growing faster Championships in Newfoundland next than our girl’s team, but that’s primarily month after a strong season overall. because more clubs just offer girls Outgoing Aurora Tiger, Justin Nice, will play for Massachusetts’ Curry College this Brandan Canning (level two, 13 years programs, not all clubs offer boys,” said fall. Photo by Brian Watts/OJHL Images and up) earned silver on high bar and the veteran coach. rings, bronze on parallel bars, fourth on “But it seems to be growing. It’s always pommel and fourth all around. been relatively popular with girls, but boys A last word from Tiger Justin Nice The EGA also had multiple competitors are now finding it more attractive ever in the level one, 10-12 years category, with since Kyle Shewfelt got that gold medal By Jeff Doner have with all of them, I don’t think I great results. at the Olympics. I think then it became a could even try to share them all. This Jamie Koscak came tenth on vault and more legitimate sport in Canada.” Over the next few weeks, The season was a highlight, because we floor, Ryan Baudin claimed bronze on For more information on Evolution Auroran is doing a series of Q and finished first. That was definitely a floor and placed fifth overall. Also striking Gymnastics Aurora visit www. A’s with some of the Aurora Tigers big accomplishment for us.” gold was Kieran Heaslip on both vault and evolutiongymnastics.ca. Junior A players who are moving on What’s on tap for next season: to the next step in their hockey and Has committed to Curry College in academic careers. Next up is gritty Massachusetts, like Tigers teammate forward Justin Nice. Brett Sinclair. He will be taking Born: Mississauga (Now in management and most likely finance. Aurora) Why this school? “They had Age/birthday: May 23, 1993 (19) me down there for a visit and the Seasons with Tigers: 3 coach met with my dad and I and he Shoots: Left seemed like a great guy. I also visited Hopefully Position: Left wing Wentworth when I went down and Past hockey career: “I played it was located right downtown, but is in the air with the Young Nationals in my draft between the two, Curry College is year and the Jr. Canadiens the year more like a campus type school and so now is the time to after that (Both Toronto teams). I’ve I just liked the atmosphere and a book your... played all over the GTHL.” lot of school spirit. It’s a beautiful Season Stats with Tigers: GP 51 – campus.” G 4 – A 6 – PTS 10 – PIM 41 What will it be like going POOL Best memory playing with down to Massachusetts to play Tigers: “The locker room and all the with teammate Brett Sinclair? OPENING guys and everything. They’re just a “I’ve known him since last year and great group of guys – the memories I Continued on page 16 ABOVE GROUND INSTALLATION IINGROUND LINER NEW INSTALLATION Composite 2013 Introductory offer at SPA LINE-UP REC SPORTS only. New arrivals are here! CelebratingCelebrating 20 YearsYears inin BusinessBusiness 25% OFF** while stock lasts High-end technology 2012 MAAX SPA Canadian Dealer of the Year with 50% more durability. 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Nice is bound for Boston Aurora’s Peewee AE Tigers won the 11th From page 15 Dave and Randy and we’ve been best friends the owners, they got annual EG Spring – he lived with Dylan everything we needed, Fling Tournament last Sikura, who lives right so I really appreciated weekend. The boys down the road from all that. They always faced the Clarington me, so we were always kind of spoiled us, Toros in the Finals hanging out. It’s going which was nice.” and the game had to to be a lot of fun with What will you miss go to overtime and a him. It’s nice to know about it: “The Junior shootout before a win- someone that will be A lifestyle, just not ner could be declared. down there.” working or going to What better way to Hobbies: “I love golf. school or anything. I’ll end the season! I’m a big golfer. I also miss that quite a bit. like to go up to cottages I’m excited to go play and go wakeboarding. hockey down in the Submitted photo But I also work a lot, States. That’s always so I don’t have a lot of been my dream.” spare time.” What type of hockey Any other sports? player are you, what “Growing up I played a are you known for? lot of lacrosse. I went “I’m more of a grinder, to St. Andrew’s from or a gritty player. I dig Grade Nine to 11, so I in the corner and get played on the varsity the puck out to the guys. lacrosse team. From I always try to motivate there, hockey just the team.” kind of took over with Best accomp- training and everything lishment on and off and going down to the ice: “This year I got FINAL LIQUIDATION tournaments, so I just in a couple fights to try dropped that. I still get and get the guys going. out and golf whenever I We had a good year. Off can.” the ice, going down to Favourite movie: Boston to pursue my “I’d say Miracle. That’s dream is the big one.” ALL INVENTORY! just a great inspiring If you had a slogan story that always gets or motto, what would • ASHLEY! me fired up to play it be: “Don’t ever let hockey. But I’m not anyone tell you you really a movie or TV can’t do something. If • DECOR-REST! guy.” you want it bad enough, On your ipod: “I’ll just go out and get it listen to whatever. One yourself.” of the guys on the team • BRENTWOOD! Are you actually loads stuff on superstitious? “No. my iPod for me (Adam I’m not superstitious at Moody). I’ll listen to • KINGSDOWN! all.” whatever is popular at Stance on fighting the time. I listen to a lot in hockey: “It’ll always of country as well. But I • KROEHLER! be a part of the game. have a workout playlist INVENTORY It has been ever since and then some country it has started. I think to relax to.” ...AND MORE! Favourite hockey [junior] should just have team and why? a five-minute fighting DISPOSAL “Toronto Maple Leafs. rule just like the OHL. I I was born and raised think it’s just a part of a Leaf fan even though hockey and I don’t think it’ll ever be taken out.” LIMITED TIME! LIMITED STOCK! they haven’t been that great in past seasons, Should all NHL although they are players be made to playing well now, but wear visors? “It’s a I’ll always be a Leaf smart idea. The amount fan.” of guys that are getting Who will win the hit nowadays – I would Stanley Cup this wear a visor if I was year? “The Pittsburgh playing in the NHL, Penguins. Once they get that’s for sure.” Crosby back they’ll be If you were GM of unstoppable, I feel.” Team Canada, who SALE! MUST CLEAR OUT SHOWROOM INVENTORY FAST! Favourite NHL would be your top player: “Sidney Crosby. forward, defenseman He’s just an all-around and goalie? “Sidney great leader and just Crosby at forward, Shea class on the ice.” Weber on defense and LOCATED AT: Which super hero Carey Price in goal.” would you want to be, Coach’s comment 17255 YONGE ST., why? “Superman. He’s [James Richmond]: invincible except for “Justin came to the kryptonite, right?” Tigers three seasons NEWMARKET Who is your hero/ ago and filled the role as a player that played idol/role model? “I’d 905-895-6517OVERSTOCKED! like to say my parents with a lot of energy for that, just sticking and sandpaper. He has OVERSTOCKED! INVENTORY EVERYTHING with me throughout been a good team guy OVERSTOCKED! MUST GO! all my years playing in the dressing room CLEAROUT hockey, driving me and always the first around to practices and player to come to the helping me through defense of one of his the hard times and teammates. Justin will everything. I really take his energy game appreciate everything and strong puck pursuit EVERY IN-STOCK ITEM WE HAVE TO SELL they’ve done for me.” to Curry College Best thing about Massachusetts this fall playing for the Tigers: where he has accepted a “The coaching staff. JR hockey scholarship. The IS PRICED TO CLEAR! 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Heritage lecture will be a homecoming for Cultural Centre architect

By Brock Weir the building. It had been found when peeling back unoccupied for a little the layers] are the old A successful vision while, so some neglect tin ceilings that were can be seen in just about had begun to show, but at 13 foot levels. It had every corner every time previously it was divided four large classrooms architect Mary Jane up almost haphazardly for per floor and all of those Lynch of Lynch & Comisso a variety of uses including four classrooms on both Architects returns to the offices for Scouts Canada floors had remnants. We Aurora Cultural Centre. and the York Region salvaged it in as many Ms. Lynch’s District School Board. places as we could, architectural firm was They tackled these especially when those responsible for renovating challenges head-on, spaces were proposed the deteriorating, divided invited the public inside to be transformed into and extensively modified multiple times to see galleries and we reused Church Street School not just the bones of the some of the tin from the landmark back to its building, but also provide more administrative areas former glory, one that input of what they would and we then had to have is enjoyed by countless like to see in the building a few of those tin panels visitors to the Centre each when all was said and fabricated to match so year. done. we could complete the She is returning once They also had to tackle ceiling.” Janet and Karen, board members of the Aurora Cultural Centre, joined Yanding of more to the Centre this some of the things that Another surprise that Bonsai Hill Tea at the Centre over the weekend to go over plans for the second an- Wednesday to speak about had been installed that delighted the team was nual Art of Tea fundraiser. Featuring tea supplied by Bonsai Hill and special gifts the journey it took from would be more difficult to the discovery of an old from the Pine Tree Potters, the event will be held at the Centre’s Brevik Hall next the proposed new site of remove, such as making chalkboard behind the month, on Saturday, May 4, from 1 – 3 p.m. Tickets are $45. the Aurora Museum to the most of steel beams walls of the upper floor Auroran photo by David Falconer a thriving Cultural Hub that had been installed at classroom on the southeast and explain the benefits, a later date and figuring corner of the building. “For me, one of the pitfalls, and even the out the best way to retrofit The discovery still had most interesting things discoveries encountered the windows to maintain writing on it from the last about this project is it along the way. historical integrity but teacher who used it and wasn’t just an obscure “It’s really positive also bring some energy it is now the centrepiece client and working with feedback for us because as conservation. behind glass of the Aurora an out-of-town architect an architect and a designer, “Drop ceilings had been Room. The Aurora Room and doing the whole thing there was a little bit of put in, partitions had been is now designated as in a sort of vacuum where Water Softening, Purification, trepidation in inserting put in, and there were a permanent museum space there was no community Filtration & Steralization Units new, progressive, modern lot of interventions that for the Aurora Historical input and it was all detailing to a heritage were not so sensitive to Society and, in this move, dark until you unveiled building, but the feedback the original architecture,” Ms. Lynch says it is going it to the public. I want Tel: 905-727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. has been all good,” she says Ms. Lynch back to its roots. to let people know that www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario says. diplomatically. “One of the “That’s what it was good project can happen Ms. Lynch’s journey first steps was just going always intended for,” she through community with the Church Street through a demolition said. “With the AHS being involvement.” School began when it phase and hiring a our first client, as you was under the auspices contractor to pull out the know it shifted over to the The Heritage Lecture FAN MAN of the Aurora Historical more modern pieces of Town midway through the “The Making of a Centre: Society, with an aim in material that had been put project, but it was their Adapting Our Heritage creating a new museum. in so we could look at what intention that they would for Relevancy Tomorrow” The task may have seemed the bones of the building always maintain one of will take place at the a bit daunting from the were. the galleries as more a Aurora Cultural Centre MASSIVE architect’s perspective “One of the most historical story area and this Wednesday, April 17, when they ventured into beautiful aspects [we highlight the local culture. at 7 p.m. Amalgamated fire service brought back in focus BLOWOUT! By Brock Weir at what the advantages in each municipality that demanding to know or disadvantages would has overall jurisdiction where the failure lay. OF In the aftermath of be for a consolidated when they get the call. “The fire hall was five Good Friday’s fire tragedy fire service on a larger If they feel they need minutes away from that Fans & in Sharon which claimed scale that is something more manpower or don’t house and we need to four members of the we would have to look have enough people on know what the failure Dunsmuir Family, focus at. How could we not do call whether it is staff was that the full-time Lights has been increasingly put that?” or frontline workers, or fire department wasn’t on the time it took East Since the Good Friday even equipment, they call there,” she said. “Even SALE Gwillimbury volunteer fire, Chief Laing says it on other fire departments without a contract Under New Management fire fighters to respond to has put things into focus in York Region to provide there was a mutual aid with new hours: the blaze. but has also instigated a the backup. agreement that if you get The fire broke out balancing act in seeking Other configurations the call, you know that Tues – Wed – Fri – Sat – 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. just days after Aurora answers while avoiding between York Region you might be needed. I Thursday – 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Council debated a motion “rubbing at the wound.” Municipalities think we need to know, as signing off on York “It is a nasty thing have automatic aid operators of a joint fire Region municipalities to for the community and agreements that would department. I think there investigate the possibility it is a nasty thing for allow fire fighters to cross are some very serious of amalgamating their the residents, and it is a boarders without getting questions that have not fire services into one nasty thing for the fire a call from the home been answered by the body that would serve the services to deal with department. The Central Ontario Fire Marshall. It entire Region of York. stuff like this and they York Fire Services has is a joint fire department 905-841-2832 Since then, that too has have to work hard,” he such agreements in place and I think we share joint 220 Industrial Pkwy. S become part of the focus, said. “The fire service with King Township and responsibility.” with some wondering up there works hard and Whitchurch-Stouffville, whether an amalgamated they are volunteers, or and each municipality service would benefit paid on call, but they give pays for the services smaller communities up their own time to go required, but no such served by volunteers. in and train, and they agreement exists between “Anything that would are trained to the level Central York and East provide a better level that they can provide Gwillimbury. of fire protection for adequate levels of “It is interesting to the residents and the protection. They give up a note that nobody wants to fire fighters would be lot for their neighbours.” talk about this until there something we would Too much time has is a tragedy because it need to really look at,” been spent on saying that all focuses back,” says says Chief Ian Laing of a Newmarket station was Chief Laing. “I prefer the Central York Fire closer and Newmarket not to speak at all to Services (CYFS), the should have gone, but that what is going on up the amalgamated service points to a fundamental road because it is not my governed by Aurora misunderstanding about jurisdiction and I do not and Newmarket. how the local service have jurisdiction.” “Central York is, in works, he adds. Discussion, however, my opinion, a success All fire services in York did recently spill over story and if a similar Region have a mutual aid to the last meeting of type of exercise could agreement whereby there Aurora Council with be undertaken to look is a “home department” Councillor Evelyn Buck URORA

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By Scott Johnston ’S Y south of the border. BIRTHDA Also in the fictitious cast is Phil, In a live performance, there’s played by Cam Lund. He is less than always the possibility that nothing, or confident about his lines, wardrobe, everything, will go wrong. and pretty much anything else. Fortunately for us, the latter is Keith Kupsch plays overeager the focus of Theatre Aurora’s latest young actor Tom, who always seems to comedy, “Jitters” by David French, be there when he isn’t needed, and not now showing at the Factory Theatre. around when he is required. “Jitters” is set during final Keeping things moving backstage rehearsals before the opening of through countless aborted rehearsals the fictitious play “The Care and are temperamental stage manager Treatment of Roses.” Sadly for the Nick (Steve Wolfer), director’s director, he is faced with a playwright assistant Peggy (Anna Pelc-Draper) agonizing over syllables, a stage and Susi (Ariana Leask), who works manager with an overeager eye on the front–of-house. clock, and a cast that demonstrates Theatre Aurora regular Mark Rival varying degrees of unpreparedness, plays playwright Robert, who displays anxiety, animosity, tardiness, and even a perfect amount of angst in every inebriation. potential line change, and in how his Will the director be able to overcome new show will be received. everything from mis-matched feet Trying to bring order to the chaos is to the spectre of a noted Broadway Brad Fuller as George, the director. As producer to be in the audience on the central character, he has wonderful opening night, and bring everything interactions with each of the players, together? as he copes with their various quirks Probably not, but as they say in the and anxieties. theatre, the show must go on. (Real) Director Michael Clipperton An excellent cast has been keeps things moving along at a good assembled for this final show of the pace, and makes excellent us of the Like the cast pictured above, be ready to smile at “Jitters”, Theatre Aurora’s season. Barb Jones plays Jessica, entire theatre for the many stage current production. The comedy tells the story of the many things that can go “Canada’s treasure”, an actress who entrances and exits throughout the wrong, and the challenges faced, in getting a fictitious play ready for opening has gained acclaim in the U.S. and has show. night. Auroran photo by David Falconer recently returned to Canada. This production will bring both This character has a rocky smiles and laughs, and perhaps, an Evening performances of “Jitters” continue at Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson relationship with her co-star Patrick, appreciation for the sort of things Drive, April 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27 with a matinee April 21. Tickets are played by Jeff Naworynski, who isn’t that may occur behind the scenes of a available through the box office at 905-727-3669. as appreciative of her return from typical show. Marquee assists Dunsmuir son at Sound of Music By Brock Weir says Sheryl Thomas of the house every day,” what we try to do – help Pinnacle Marquee. says Ms. Thomas. “It our neighbour.” Insurance Auroras’s Marquee When the show was is a constant reminder. The Sound of “Keeping your dreams...safe!” Theatrical Productions in Richmond Hill the They were there the day Music returns to the Providing for brought their latest previous week, their it happened, they knew Newmarket Theatre this ALL Your Insurance Needs. production of The efforts raised nearly $600 the family and they knew Thursday, April 18 at 7.30 Call or Email Earle Sound of Music to the for a family supporting the mother’s struggles. p.m. Further shows are Newmarket Theatre last a daughter living with They were well-known on Friday at 7.30 p.m., for a FREE QUOTATION week, but ticket holders leukemia, but a change in and well-liked in the Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7.30 on any of our products to the final run of shows location means a change area. This is a small p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. starting Thursday, will of focus for someone very community and when For more information, 905-841-6436 also have a chance to close to home. we stick together that is visit www.newtix.ca. [email protected] support David Dunsmuir, At both performances the surviving son of on Saturday and Sunday, the family killed in the audience members will Sharon house fire on be able to participate Good Friday morning. in a 50/50 prize draw. 50 A name you know...people you trust! “We always partner per cent of the money in with organizations in the 50/50 will go to the our community to try winner while 25 per cent BACKSPLIT SEMI – UPDATED 5 BEDROOMS – 3710 S.F. AURORA to give back, sometimes will go into the David we do it through ticket Dunsmuir Trust Fund. proceeds on a given night “We have some cast and sometimes we do it members from Sharon through a 50/50 draw,” and they have to pass

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Arts & Culture

Theatre Aurora’s latest production is directed by a newcomer to the venerable local theatre community. While a newcomer to TA, Michael Clipperton is no stranger to community theatre. Hailing from Barrie, the recently retired high school English and drama teacher has directed actors of all ages, which has given him a special apprecia- tion for this behind-the- scenes look at theatre.

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“Jitters” is all too familiar to director Michael Clipperton By Brock Weir a horror story.” talents together from the It was also on stage actors to the designers, The backstage – and in a two-person one-act to the technicians, and onstage – shenanigans play that Mr. Clipperton coming together to create presented in Jitters, experienced any actor’s something.” Theatre Aurora’s latest horror of horrors. He says he finds the production, are all too “It was just me and behind the scenes work familiar to director another woman and we more fulfilling and part Michael Clipperton. missed seven and a half of that might stem from The theatre veteran, pages of dialogue,” he a fondness of “being in who is actually new to the recalls in a not altogether charge and telling people Theatre Aurora family, convincing chuckle. “We what to do. I have been has had his fair share of could see it in each other’s accused of that on more experiences from falling eyes that we all knew what than one occasion!” But, set pieces, to wigs going we had missed and we just he says, this is driven rogue in the middle of a could not get back to pick by a vision of seeing performance, experiences it up. It was a nightmare how all the “parts” of a that are shared by every that seemed to go on and production fit together. actor. This, he said, was on forever.” Putting Jitters together part of the appeal when Thankfully, however, as has been a “great” the opportunity came director, things at Theatre experience, he says, opportunity came up to Aurora seem to be going particularly as a new direct David French’s play very smoothly. As a fan member of the venerable for Theatre Aurora. of Mr. French’s work, he local theatre company “I think almost every jumped at the opportunity and in casting nine word David French wrote to direct when he saw the roles from the 25 people in this play, somebody listing online. who tried out, it was a spoke at one time or His interest in the quick introduction to another in the theatre theatre began at the tender the theatre community. and he heard it,” says age of five. His parents Thankfully, as actors, they Mr. Clipperton, a retired and family, although too feel the connection drama teacher hailing musically inclined, did with David French’s work, from Barrie. “I think it is not have the slightest focusing on the things a pretty realistic portrayal interest in the theatre, they themselves might Last Week’s Puzzle Solution of what theatre can be but within their son was a have experienced while like sometimes when love of being on stage and treading the boards but everything seems to go performing. He chased also something they feel wrong, including wrong the dream through high the wider community can costumes, bad wigs, actors school and university, connect to as well. late, actors getting lost, gaining experience “There is a great deal actors being drunk, and through community of humour, but it is also stage managers who are theatre and also as a jack- a very honest portrayal little tyrants. We have all of-all-trades high school of what can happen, how seen that in the backstage teacher with a particular actors react, and how world and that is part of penchant for drama. actors behave, and how the appeal of this play. “I always felt at home stage manages behave,” “I have had scenery fall in the theatre,” he says. says Mr. Clipperton. down. I have had a wig “The part I enjoy most is “Because David French come off. I was in a show working in the rehearsal knew that world so well where an actor slipped, hall and getting the piece and he has captured it in fell, broke his ankle, and to the point where it is these moments that are had to literally crawl off ready for an audience. so telling to me because the stage in the middle That is the most appealing I have experienced so of a dance number. There to me and once we get to many of them one way or have been wardrobe opening night my job is another. There is a great malfunctions – need I say over. It is about the creative deal of humour, but there more? – standing on the process and bringing all will also be a great deal of stage with your fly open… those various and diverse honesty.” Page 22 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Page 23

COMING EVENTS ON NOW French and in meeting great WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 delights and includes a lively contact Anne Lucie at annelucie. and to answer questions that new people. Garden Aurora! The Aurora cocktail reception, entertainment [email protected]. may arise concerning physical APRIL 19 – 20 Garden and Horticultural Society by Adrien Breda and Markham- TUESDAY, MAY 21 wellness in the recovery process. MARCH 1 – MAY 3 invites you to learn how to wean Unionville Rotary Club Choir This event is free of charge, Register now for the Dr. G.W. The Aurora United Church Stronach Regional Health your gardens off expensive and and a delicious three-course but registration is required. Williams Secondary School will hold its annual Spring Centre presents Breaking Up Is unhealthy chemicals. Hear Paul meal. Guests will also have the Please register online at http:// Reunion on Friday, May 3 and Rummage Sale Friday and Hard To AURORAnDo: Smoking – A Love/REFEREncE #16 Cray, an organic gardener, speak opportunity to experience one of www.edoyr.com/upcoming- Saturday, May 4. All alumni Saturday at the Church (15186 Hate Relationship. Presented on “What, Why and How to the courses while dining in the events.html. Call 905-886-6632 or and guests are welcome. Many Yonge Street at Tyler). Friday’s by RosemaryWEEK Lamont, OF FEBRUARYclinical 27, 2013 Compost”. The meeting is held dark. Tickets are on sale for $100. email [email protected] for more events and social functions are sale will consist of individually nurse specialist, this is part of an at the Royal Canadian Legion, To purchase your tickets today information. being planned. A new history priced items from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., ongoing Cancer Education Series 105 Industrial Parkway North or learn more about the York book has been created. Space while shoppers on Saturday presented at Southlake. Seminar SATURDAY, MAY 25 and starts at 8 p.m. Our Youth Region Visions Dinner, call 416- and history books are limited. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. can enjoy runs from 5.15 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. in The Sharon Temple National Members, ages 5 to 15, will meet 486-2500 ext. 3868 or email pamela. Don’t be disappointed! For more a bag sale for clothes, linen, the Cancer Centre’s main floor. Historic Site will present at 6.30 p.m. to show their prized [email protected]. information and to register, visit books, toys, and garage sale 506 Davis Drive. Free. For more professional and emerging tulips and daffodils and to create www.reunion125.com, or email items. For more information, * * * * information, please visit www. artists showcasing and selling a hat for the Easter Parade! [email protected]. call 905-727-1935. A New French Toastmasters southlakeregional.org and click their original artwork with thee Further information at www. group meets the first and third APRIL 4 – 27 SATURDAY, APRIL 20 on “Southlake Events”. Sharon Art Show and Sale today gardenaurora.com or 905-713- Thursday of each month at from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission The Aurora Cultural The Aurora Cultural Centre WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 6660. the Richmond Hill Retirement by donation to the Sharon Temple. Centre hosts the art exhibition hosts a Wrap Up Party for the Eating Disorders of York FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Residence (70 Bernard Avenue). Open to the public. Welcome to all “Mentorship in Motion”. “Mentorship in Motion” art Region (EDOYR) invites you to The Aurora Chamber of For fluent French speaking “Mentorship in Motion” is a exhibition. “Mentorship in a cozy “Fireside Conversation” lovers of art. Art mediums include Commerce will host Coffee with people. For more information, partnership of six accomplished Motion” is a partnership of six this evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at the fused glass, jewelry, paintings, the President. Drop in to the contact Anne Lucie at annelucie. artists mentoring six young accomplished artists mentoring Richmond Hill Public Library. pencil sketches, photography, Chamber office for coffee with the [email protected]. students living with a challenge. six young students living with Members from the “Faces of pottery, scratchboard, stained President of the Board and the Together, each team produced a challenge. Together, each SUNDAY, MAY 5 Recovery” campaign invite you glass, metal work, and wood Executive Director. Get answers a collaborative piece of art team produced a collaborative The Town of Aurora will host to join with them in conversation, carvings. For more information, to your questions or just meet the showcasing how creativity can piece of art showcasing how the Sesquicentennial Aurora together with guest speaker visit www.sharonartshow.com, staff, visit and see what’s new at restore, repair, and renew. Art creativity can restore, repair, Tattoo today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Naturopath Dr. Lorenzo Diana email [email protected], the Chamber. Aurora Chamber will be on display through April and renew. All are welcome at Machell Park and the Aurora from Markham Natural Health or call 647-955-308 and ask for of Commerce, 14483 Yonge 27. For more information, visit to the party. Art will be on Community Centre. Events Centre, to speak about recovery Laurie or Tony. Street, Aurora. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. www.artcures.ca. display through April 27. For include a Mess Lunch hosted by more information, visit www. Complimentary and registration the Queen’s York Rangers from 11 APRIL 11 – 21 artcures.ca. is not required. a.m. to 1 p.m., a “tough mudder” Marquee Theatrical SATURDAY, APRIL 27 obstacle course for kids and Productions presents The Sound SUNDAY, APRIL 21 The Aurora Seniors’ Centre military displays. Events shift to of Music at the Newmarket Trinity Anglican Church will host their annual Spring the Community Centre across the Theatre. During this week’s hosts the concert “Springtime Sale today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. street from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with performances, Marquee will be in Europe” this afternoon at 2.30 at Treasures for everyone – white the Aurora Tattoo, comprising Louise supporting the David Dunsmuir p.m. Popular Music in English, elephant, books, jewellery, crafts, military pipes, and drums, Trust Fund with fundraising French, Italian, German, as vendors, and a barbeque. Aurora and bands from communities activities at the performance. well as operatic selections A & F Hair Elite Seniors’ Centre. 90 John West throughout Ontario. For tickets to the evening and and music from the Phantom, Barbershop & Hairstyling Way, Aurora. matinee performances, call My Fair Lady, etc. Charlene * * * * Newmarket Theatre at 905-953- Santoni, soprano, Jean-Paul * * * * Doane House Hospice hosts Can take care of your 5122 or visit www.newtix.ca. Reymont, baritone and emcee, In honour of Aurora’s 150th the national Hike 4 Hospice event whole family’s haircutting needs. Ryan Wang, concert pianist anniversary, a Choral Celebration today at Newmarket’s Fairy Lake. In the Aurora Shopping Centre APRIL 11 – MAY 16 (Music from Chopin, Debussy, will be held at the Aurora United Registration is $10 and children 12 Eating Disorders of York Schubert), and Jennifer Church on Saturday, April 27 and under are free. Registration Next to No Frills Region launches a new group for Alderson, accompanist. Trinity at 6.30 p.m. Seven choirs will begins at 8.30 a.m. with the walk teens – Healthy Coping Skills for Anglican Church, 79 Victoria be participating in this special starting at 10 a.m. Includes a 14800 Yonge St. Aurora Ont. L4G 1N3 • Tel: 905-727-6212 ~Since 1970~ Anxiety and Depression. Very St., Aurora. Call 905-833-5368 event: Aurora’s Evergreen Choir barbeque, pet comfort station and often anxiety and depression /905 898-5686. Benefit Concert (the host choir), the Men of Note family fun. For more information, are familiar feelings to someone for Marylake Monastery. $30 / Male Voice Choir, the York Region including registration, contact struggling with disordered $25 senior/students. Community Choir, the United Doane House Hospice at 905967- eating, body image issues and Church Chancel Choir, the United 0259 or visit www.doanehospice. low self esteem. During this TUESDAY, APRIL 23 Church Youthful Spirits Choir, org. group you will learn how your The Aurora Chamber DAMIR VRANCIC the York Region French Choir negative thinking patters might of Commerce will host a WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 and the Newmarket Keynotes be affecting your feelings and Networking Breakfast “How Aurora Home Hardware LAW OFFICE Seniors Choir. Each choir will behaviors. You will be able to to Grow your Business Using (289 Wellington Street East) will perform on their own but will explore the “mechanisms” of Library Resources” this host Ladies Night from 7 – 9 p.m. BUSINESS LAW, come together at the end of the anxiety and depression and morning at the Aurora Public Special in-store discounts for performance to form a mass choir REAL ESTATE, learn why they are triggered. Library. The breakfast runs the evening. Demonstrations of approximately 150 voices. You will learn healthy coping from 7.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and and raffles. The first 50 ladies WILLS & ESTATES Tickets are $15 each and available techniques with your symptoms admission is complementary to get a free gift bag. Please bring from participating choirs, from and you will be able to share your Chamber Members. a non-perishable food item CHATS at 126 Wellington Street struggles and worries in a safe for the Aurora Food Pantry. 905-841-6411 * * * * West, Suite 103 and from the environment. Location: EDOYR, Local retailers participation. APRIL 23 – JUNE 4 Aurora Seniors Centre, 90 John 15213 Yonge St., Ste. 15, Aurora, Refreshments provided. Must Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 Eating Disorders of York West Way (telephone: 905-726- Main Floor. $60.00 for six weeks. have a flyer in hand to attend. Region presents “On the Road to 4767). Tickets can also be obtained EDOYR is a registered non- Space is limited. Register by Recovery” Support Group with at the door, if available. profit organization. For more calling 905-727-4751. Flora Svinarenko. The Recovery * * * * information email info@edoyr. group is intended for those who THURSDAY, MAY 16 The One Parent Families com, call 905-886-6632 or visit currently are actively working The Aurora Historical Society, Association will hold a dance this PROOF #16 www.edoyr.com. on maintaining changes which in partnership with Southlake evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at they have made in regards Regional Health CentreFEBRUARY will ROTARY27, 2013 issue of The Auroran CLUB Community newspaper the Royal Canadian Legion. 105 to their eating behaviours launch its medical exhibit today Industrial Parkway North). Hot while attending other group at Hillary House. Artefacts from THURSDAY, APRIL 18 and cold buffet. Cash Bar. The The Newmarket-Aurora programs through EDOYR or the Hillary Collection relating The Auroran is published weekly every Tuesday. One Parent Families Association French Language Meetup Group participating in eating disorder to medicine and health will OF is a Not-For-Profit organization ThE dEAdlinE FOR AnY And All Ad mATERiAls is 10 dAYs PRiOR TO PUBlicATiOn dATE meets this evening at 7 p.m. in treatment. The road to recovery be displayed along with their dedicated to assist parents and Newmarket at Heavenly Bite is challenging sometimes and modern counterparts, provided clAssiFiEd dEAdlinE is FRidAY 3.00 P.m. children who live in a non- European Café at 1100 Davis emotional support is necessary by Southlake in a newly restored traditional family structure. exhibition space in the National AURORA Drive, Unit 20 (Leslie and Davis). to overcome or prevent lapses. AURORA For more information, email This MeetUp is for those who In a safe and empathetic Historic AnySite. alterationsThe exhibit towill the ad must be approved by Friday at 4 p.m., otherwise the ad will run as is. Al Horwood at al_horwood@ want to practice their French environment this group will showcase a wide variety of hotmail.com. The Auroran Community Newspaper will not be responsible for ad changes received after Friday at 5 p.m. in conversation and for those provide you with coping implements and themes, including who want to study French. The tools and support needed to THURSDAY, MAY 2 education and accreditation of A Unique meetings are fun, informal address complicated emotions, The York Region Visions medical professionals, record Thank you for your co-operation. and fully oriented towards self- unhealthy behaviors or Dinner is an extraordinary CNIB keeping and docmentaion. For help and individual member unhelpful thoughts. Cost is $50 fundraising event being held Pleasemore information, contact your contact sales the representative at 905-727-3300 or Classifieds at 905-727-7128, Fax: 9045-727-2620 initiative. The normal routine for the four weeks. To register, on this evening. Proceeds from AHS at 905-727-8991 or visit www. Opportunity is to break into self-organised please visit http://www.edoyr. the event will benefit CNIB’s aurorahistoricsociety.ca. groups for French at various com/support-groups.html or vital rehabilitation services * * * * to own a piece of levels. They promise fun with email [email protected]. that empower Canadians who A New French Toastmasters are blind or partially sighted to group meets the first and third overcome the challenges of vision Thursday of each month at Rotary Park loss and lead full, independent the Richmond Hill Retirement Senior Scape lives. The York Region Visions Residence (70 Bernard Avenue). Dinner gives attendees a once-in- For fluent French speaking From page 6 a-lifetime experience of sensory people. For more information, a.m. to noon followed by a thank you BBQ from noon to 2 p.m. in Town Park for all those who have signed up and participated. To register, call 905-727-8214 or e-mail [email protected]. Register in advance to be provided with garbage bags and gloves. Seniors are encouraged to create small groups and submit your names to Karie, our Seniors Coordinator. For more details see the notice on our bulletin board or the e-flash sent to you. More on the Games The York Region Games scheduled for May 3 to June 20 includes lawn and carpet bowling, bid euchre, cribbage, Bocce, 5-pin bowling, shuffleboard, darts, progressive euchre, 8-ball pool, 9-ball pool, horseshoes, pickle ball (we won this recently), prediction and Nordic walk, golf and cart, contract bridge, snooker, and lawn bowling. Please consider purchasing Get registration forms at the Centre, the Legions and York Region municipal offices. Or download a form a commemorative stone in from www.ontarioseniorgames.ca (District 14). For more information, call Don Waldie at 905-722-4541. Rotary Park

For more information on the Aurora Seniors’ Centre Please contact and all it has to offer, drop by 90 John West Way, visit the Greg Foster at 905-727-9613 web site www.auroraseniors.ca, email auroraseniors@ rogers.com or call 905-726-4767 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for further information Monday to Friday. Page 22 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Page 23

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I’ve heard of April cleaners needed for showers, but April ice pellets? No thank you! However, Wonderland, from 11 pm for supporting in the words of the indomitable Dolly Parton (yes, to 4 am. Must have own THE AURORAN I am quoting Dolly Parton), “If you want the rainbows, transportation. $15/hr. Classified ya gotta put up with the rain…” So enough about the Please call 647-274-6729. weather. It will change for the better. Soon. Advertisers Speaking of changing like the weather, can we please Call 905-727-3300 change the channel regarding, or at least the focus of, to advertise Council discussions please? I know we won’t be able to manage to get all councillors off what seems to be a never ending silly script of inanities, but I hope we RESIDENTIAL can get the majority to move it along. I have said this before but I will say it again as it CLEANERS WANTED bears repeating. With less than 18 months of the term Passed away peacefully at Park Place Manor, Aurora, Ontario on Looking for MATURE INDIVIDUALS to join our left and just 8 scant months before the silly season of Sunday, April 14, 2013 in her 110th year. Ada Johnson daughter friendly team. FT/PT position required electioneering begins, there is a great deal of work to be of the late Robert Kerr and Mathilda (nee Robson). Beloved wife Competitive wages, no weekends, no evenings. done, so they should get to it. of the late Norman Johnson and predeceased by her son Ted. Ada Drivers needed. will be sadly missed by her son David, her nieces and nephews, After this week’s meeting, I have to say that I am 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and their partners, 4 great Aurora Newmarket area beginning to find the discussions downright tiresome. great grandchildren and her extended family. Ada was an out- Please call SPAR-CLEAN 905-967-0445 I don’t know if you readers managed to catch the last standing lady who lived her life with dignity, respect for others and and leave a message between Council meeting (April 9) on Rogers, but suffice to say, it joyfulness. She lived a life consistent with the qualities expressed 8.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. started early and ended very late – with two extensions in her favourite hymn, “Brighten the corner where you are”. Since of the hour, and still I don’t know if they managed arriving in Aurora at the age of five, Ada was a much-loved, active member of the community at the Aurora United Church, the to complete the agenda or not (I gave up watching at Canadian Red Cross, the Cancer Society, Aurora High School’s around 11 p.m.). “Night School”, and at Kingcraft. Her many and long-standing NEW FULL TIME POSITIONS The meeting was bogged down with circular contributions to Aurora were recognized by the naming of a park in discussions about matters that should have been her honour, Ada Johnson Park. A Memorial Service will be held at 1. Certified Forklift...Immediate Night shift $14.25 / hr. addressed quickly and with little fanfare. For example, Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge St. on Monday, April 22, 2013 2. Didde Printing Press Operators the ongoing “discussion” about the apparent need to at 2 p.m. followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, if 3. Envelope Machine Op’s so desired, memorial donations to the Aurora United Church will be post Council expense reports on a more frequent basis appreciated. A special thanks to the very caring staff at Park Place 4. Packers-Days, Afternoon & Night shifts – Bolton to ensure “transparency”. Manor and Community Care Access Centre of York Region, who 5. CNC Operators The current practice is to report out on Council have diligently cared for Ada for the past 10 years. Arrangements 6. CSR.....Woodbridge Door Co. members’ expenses on an annual basis. The proposal entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora (905) 727-5421 www.thompsonfh-aurora.com 7. CSR……Printing exp. a must before Council is to report out at least every six months 8. Pick & Pack, days & afternoons, Alliston but preferably quarterly. Staff had indicated that such reporting would require considerable amount of staff 9. Restoration Estimator & Technicians (IICRC) time. I would add, with little or any value added. LANDSCAPE SUPPORT WORKER 10. HVAC Technician – Residential Considering that Aurora’s councillors have the Note • Resumes only, no phone calls lowest expense budgets in the Region, if media reports • Only qualified persons will be contacted are to be believed, and spend only half of what they are ML LANDSCAPE DESERVE allowed to spend in the first place, it begs the question - AURORA why is this considered a burning issue for this Council? • GRASS CUTTING • GARDENS HELP I don’t understand. Unless there is something the • EAVESTROUGH • WINDOW WASHING Personal Support Worker [email protected] general public is not aware of, Council expenses and YARD CLEAN-UP Certi ed 905-951-6300 Tel/Fax 866-274-7231 Toll Free reporting out of same does not seem to be a significant 289-380-2754 issue. MIKE: 905-503-5342 [email protected] “Our Business Is People” For example, I have not seen even one letter to the editor demanding to know on a month by month basis, or quarterly basis, how much councillors spend FOR SALE CAREER attending conferences or what have you. 50s, 60s, 70s FURNI- Simcoe-York ONE OF NORTH There have been no allegations of misuse, or other TURE for sale – matched kinds of shenanigans. There have been no reports of AMERICA’S LARG- French provincial love which I am aware alleging that Council members have EST financial services Group of Newspapers done anything wrong; members spend what they are seats, chair, Queen Anne- companies is rapidly allowed to spend, and expense what they are currently style sofa, chairs, carved expanding in this area. allowed to expense and are apparently quite “frugal” mirror with matching If you desire a dynam- EDITOR about it, as one paper reported – so why the need to sconces, pine open dough ic career with excellent Simcoe-York Group of Newspapers is currently hiring for increase the reporting of what amounts to a non- box, Beattie wash stand, income potential, call Ruth Greaves at 1-888-240- the position of Editor at one of our local newspapers. issue? I can think of many better things for Council to floral chaise lounge, be considering than a non-issue such as frequency of 4767. matching end tables and reporting expenses. The editor will be expected to: • Produce several bylined new and feature stories each The multiple debates at the table and elsewhere vanity with marble tops, week about the issue are even more curious. Why the need woven kitchen chairs • Generate story ideas and follow up on news tips to go round and round (and round!) about this? For with matching glass/teak • Coordinate and edit content and columns submitted heaven’s sake, let’s move on! Expenses are reported out table, maple Queen Anne- for publication annually, as per the requirements of the Municipal Act. style sideboard in great • Take photographs Staff has indicated that increased reporting is not condition with mahogany • Show proficiency at using social media, Mac required (or warranted) and will actually increase GARAGE inlay, and pair of gold- computers, and QuarkXPress, InDesign, Photoshop and costs to the municipality due to the staff time required en woven tweed bucket other programs necessary for the publication of a to prepare the reports. So it’s a non-starter, really. To weekly newspaper continue to harp on the need for transparency when chairs. Call 905-727-6497. • Work some evenings and weekends, as required there’s no evidence to suggest that the current process PAINTING provides insufficient transparency is to waste Council’s SALE Qualifications: – and by extension – our, time. • Diploma in journalism preferred Some municipalities report less than Aurora – GARAGE SALE • Candidates should have experience working on simply stating the aggregate expenses of Council on the editorial side of the newspaper industry an annual basis. Other municipalities have real time • Excellent writing, editing and photography skills reporting of expenses on-line, replete with scanned helpUpaint Saturday April 20 • Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle receipts (such as the City of Toronto.) Still others report on a quarterly basis (such as Richmond Hill), but the from 8 am to 4 pm The ideal candidate will have a distinct Interested enhanced reporting comes at a cost – either in staff time Quality Custom Work willingness to cover both community and qualified or software upgrades. And the change in their expense 139 Devins Drive, Aurora. Moving, events, local politics, and be able reporting generally followed some kind of scandal (like 416-606-4662 downsizing. Household, Sports, to work in a team-oriented candidates should a councillor expensing golf clubs for example). That is Entertainment and more. Select yet self-motivated forward their cover not the case in Aurora. ON TIME • ON BUDGET environment. letter and resume to furniture, sideboards, dining sets, bakers rack. Continued on page 26 www.helpupaint.ca [email protected] Page 24 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Page 25

When Aurora was purchased by John as such was also head of was Henry Metcalf Brought to you by the established in 1863, a Mosley in 1836. It ran the Church of England Mosley and the spelling Aurora Welcome Wagon, significant portion of from Yonge Street to just (Anglican). Victoria on the original plan of welcoming new residents, the land that made up east of the train tracks Street was named in her subdivision as well as new babies and new the village was property and from Wellington honour. It was positioned early maps of the town businesses to Aurora. subdivided in 1853 from Street south to just below along one edge of the was “Metcalf”. A special thanks is the farm owned by John Church Street, excluding Trinity Anglican Church John Mosley’s extended to staff at the Mosley. The streets one acre at the southeast property and the Church mother’s maiden name Town of Aurora, the located on the Mosley corner of Yonge and was built to face it. was Mary Ross. Mary Aurora Historical Society farm that were actually Wellington, which had Queen Victoria reigned and Ross Streets were and local historian built are: Mosley, previously been sold to from 1837 to 1901. named in her honour. Jacqueline Stuart, for Church, Victoria, Richard Machell in 1832. Local historians have For those new to Aurora, their assistance with this STREET Metcalfe, Ross, Mary, Church Street was two theories regarding Ross Street no longer project. STORIES Wells, Larmont and positioned to provide Metcalfe Street. One exists. 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Meet your Iron Chefs: Rob Lizotte By Brock Weir back. Those connections passion,” says Mr. Lizotte. are where I think food has “I have worked in Aurora As he stood at his its greatest impact.” and the community for grandmother’s side Mr. Lizotte is one of about 10 years, so I have rolling out pastry, putting five local chefs preparing noticed a slow change it into a tin and filling it to face off this Thursday that retailers are starting up with all the good stuff as the Aurora Community to offer more variety that makes a pie a pie, Centre is transformed and more of a range of there was little indication into kitchen stadium products [to show] quality at the time that every for the first Iron Chef goes beyond the city. This stroke of the rolling pin Aurora. The competition is just a further extension was one more stroke was developed by Debbie to get us to that point.” towards a passion and a McGrath and Tim From the early days career. Newnham of Habachat, cooking with the family But that is exactly a local social media matriarch, it was soon what happened to Rob company, as a way to clear cooking was what Lizotte, chef at Edward highlight everything that Mr. Lizotte wanted to do Street Market Bistro, local restaurants have to with his life. She showed when at the age of five, he offer, all the while raising him the importance of helped his grandmother significant amounts of cooking things properly make dessert. money for local charities. for a family, but also that It is his earliest food Mr. Lizotte is paired with cooking goes beyond the memory and through his Haddan Eby Endowent actual act of preparing self-described cooking Fund which supports food. It is the whole style of “rustic refined”, Camp Ooch, a camp for experience, he says, of he hopes to conjure up children with cancer. sharing it with others and similar memories in Each chef is tasked having people share in those who sample his with creating a menu the experience together food. incorporating the same fuels the passion to get to Rob Lizotte, chef at Edward Street Market and Bistro, will bring what he describes “I like to do simple two secret ingredients the next level. as a “rustic refined” style of cooking to Iron Chef Aurora, which takes place this things, nothing too and the winner will be “I got into the Thursday at the Aurora Community Centre. complicated or complex chosen by those in the profession not by choice, Auroran photo by Brock Weir when you actually become audience. Beyond the but it chose me,” he says. disconnected with the Thursday event into the “When you’re passionate food,” he says. “[In weekend, the Community about something and seemed to click. are more readily available it comes to cooking.” my cooking] everyone Centre will continue to be you have that kind of an “When you get up and and becoming standards. What Mr. Lizotte will identifies what the food a destination for Aurora interest and drive, it is go to work and it is not a Ontario is also blessed, he have to offer at Iron Chef is and brings back those foodies as the Taste of sort of a natural path to grudge, you know you’re said, with diversity, and Aurora this week, he says, memories of when you’re Aurora festival runs take.” on the right path.” this is reflected through will be, however, a bit of a sitting with your family through the weekend. He first honed his Since that time, he has cooking. step back to the simpler and having amazing “It is great to show the craft through high school also seen the collective “I think people fundamentals of cooking. lasagna that your aunt residents of Aurora there with part time jobs, but palates of the community expect far more eclectic “I am focusing on the made and, 10 years later, is great food north of the sampled other professions evolve as the cooking ingredients and more spring: light, nothing you’re having a lasagna city and we have great while at university, but market evolves with variety in their food and too healthy, but also and those memories come chefs who have lots of nothing but cooking continuing influenceswhere they get their food freshness and a little from sources such as from,” he says. “They health conscious,” he Food Network, which has have more knowledge says. “That means fresh Politics as Usual exploded in recent year. of food now and they ingredients put together From page 24 Currently, it’s all a bit too the number of times it is With this development, have more expectations. really well that speak Do I think some vague in my opinion. reported. more international Before there was a bit of to the person who is changes need to be made Personally, I would like Transparency of flavours and ingredients smoke and mirrors when enjoying it.” to the method by which to know what events were reporting is achieved expenses are reported? attended – and expensed when relevant Absolutely. – by which councillor. A information is readily I think Council should better breakdown of what accessible. What matters, consider revisiting its was spent by whom and therefore, is not how expense policy in totality. on what (i.e. X tickets to X many times you issue a It should work to clarify gala, or X charity) would be report but what’s actually what can – or should – be advantageous. But I think in the report. expensed and what cannot this can be accomplished Until next week, stay rather than engage in by expanding on what is informed, stay involved, the sensationalizing of reported in the annual because this is after all one particular expense. report – not increasing Our Town. Support for Hillary-McIntyre Park plan is far from unanimous From page 7 the cart before the horse “Let’s assume [this is a be developed in any and whether or not I play for the Hydro Money] which direction, so this support a study with a and I don’t buy that for a is an opportunity for us price tag of whatever it minute,” he said. “It was to investigate and see is. Do I support the bigger this Council that put out through our strategic picture? Maybe I will. the request to the public direction if this is Maybe the report will tell [asking] how you would something we would like me, yes, this will pay for like to use the $33 million to consider. itself, and the funding we have in the piggy bank. “This is not asking to model is excellent, but I You, Councillor Buck, go forward with a study. struggle with whether or brought that forward It is asking staff to review not I want to move forward [asking] how we should the vision before the Town to get that study because I use this money. and if this is something we don’t know if I support “If this was strictly a $150 Per Person would like to consider, if the bigger picture.” play from these folks for Tickets On it fits within the strategies Warming to her theme, the Hydro money, they Sale Now! of our Town.” however, Councillor gave us exactly what they Looking at the wider Buck questioned whether wanted, so we should be picture appeared to be the proponents of the thanking them because foremost in Councillors plan, and individual they actually did a heck of minds. Although he said Councillors would be a lot of work, more than he would have preferred supportive of what is on someone coming in and more of an indication the table if the money saying let’s just reduce that Council was keen earned from the sale of taxes. on supporting the multi- Aurora Hydro was not “We have a group of million dollar project available as a funding engaged citizens who have before he tasked staff source. brought forward a terrific with coming up with “If we didn’t have project to town. At the a feasibility study for the hydro fund, would very least, we should say the feasibility study, you seriously consider thank you for doing that media sponsor Councillor John Gallo borrowing millions of work. We’re now going to said it would answer dollars to even consider take a very serious look produced by many questions. this idea?” she asked. of where we want to go if “I don’t know where I Mayor Dawe, however, we want to do it. Let’s not sit because I am a little bit said she couldn’t have it be criticising people for concerned about putting both ways. bringing forward ideas.” Page 26 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Page 27

Ken White keeps Legion members on the straight and narrow By Brock Weir the Sovereign and loyalty to our country and to be true to each other. For me, [the When Ken White is leading you in reward] is seeing the satisfaction that is parade, you had better be well prepared! the smile on their faces to say, yes, we Mr. White, the Parade Commander are doing it properly.” for the Aurora-based Ontario Command With the last of the First World War for the Royal Canadian Legion takes his veterans gone, the Second World War job very seriously. If you have turned and Korean War veterans continue to out to Remembrance Day ceremonies make way for newer crops of veterans at the Aurora Cenotaph or any other from recent Canadian missions in event that might have a colour party, places like Bosnia and Afghanistan, the chances are the face is familiar – but smiles Mr. White sees are also becoming what exactly is his job? increasingly younger with each passing He’s there to keep traditions and year. With the shrinking number of order alive and ensure procedures and veterans, he is also increasingly seeing protocols are met. If he runs a tight ship, civilians coming into the Legion ranks. it is apparently appreciated as he was “Our approach has probably been the recently awarded the Queen Elizabeth II same for much of the last 10 to 15 years Diamond Jubilee Medal for his efforts. but we are looking at some new ideas vis- In all seriousness, Mr. White’s à-vis bringing some of the new veterans involvement with the Royal Canadian into the fold to help out with the drill Legion goes far beyond making sure because it gives you a fresh look and people are marching correctly and rules gives the guys a new concept. There are are adhered to, however important questions they can ask, like what it was that might be. As an important “face” like over there, and it infuses them with to the Legion, he has been integral more distinguished care and concern in steering the ship of the Ontario for the veteran and it brings it back full Command through some pretty heady circle.” waters, particularly with the changing Mr. White’s involvement with Ken White, Parade Commander for the Ontario Command of the Royal Ca- demographics coming through those the Royal Canadian Legion has also nadian Legion, seen here at a tribute breakfast to the Queen’s York Rang- doors. come somewhat full circle. His father ers, was proudly sporting his Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. “It is about seeing the smile on faces himself a veteran, first captured his Mr. White was awarded the medal by MP Lois Brown for his Legion work when they see people doing what they son’s imagination with his stories. As a and if Councillors pass a resolution this week, his name could be one of remember, or what they perceive to be young boy, the Legion became a second several added to a new permanent marker honouring Aurora medallists. the correct respect,” says Mr. White. home and he often stayed around to Auroran photo by Brock Weir “When we run our drill seminars to help clean up and do the odd chore here civilians at this stage, there is some ex- and there before joining the Queen’s branch to branch with the trend the tradition and history alive,” said Mr. military which helps, but we understand York Rangers Cadet Corps at the age Legion is moving more from a club White. “The Legion won’t survive what we’re dealing with but we try to of 12. From there, he rose through the simply of ex-service men and women unless it has the bodies in there that truly appreciate the proper decorum, ranks, went out to Calgary and served to a more social and service club. are enjoying the sports or whatever the deportment and the dress. in the Canadian Armed Forces for six Wherever that impetus for evolution function it is they enjoy. It could just “They need to remember when they’re years before returning to civilian life in and meeting the needs both for be a social night, birthday parties, or wearing a uniform…we have an oath, we Ontario. members and the wider community anniversaries, graduations, they can have taken allegiance to the Queen and Changing demographics vary from comes from, the philosophy remains use it as their own private club but the the same. thing is you have to get the people to Johnson’s life was honoured with park “To join the Legion is to keep keep the Legions alive.” From page 1 so much more than to Mrs. Johnson as his Mrs. Johnson was Aurora’s oldest citizen,” “grandmother-in-law”, “LIKE” born Ada Kerr. After says Ms. Morris. “Over as her son David was US ON her father’s death, more than a century of married to his aunt, they settled with her life, she was much loved Ruth. Mrs. Johnson FOR YOUR CHANCE Grandfather Robson in a and respected by her prepared him well on the house located near what family and many friends. road to also becoming TO WIN is now Yonge Street and Ada was a practical an educator and, later, Aurora Heights Drive. woman with progressive entering politics, by After making her ideas; ahead of her time typing his university way through school, she in many ways. essays on his behalf. went to business college “Because of her “I have known her all before beginning her many contributions my life, as have many working life in a number to the Town, it was people in Aurora,” of Aurora businesses, fitting that the most says Mr. McRoberts. “I including Collis Leather. significant community remember as a youngster WITH She married Norman park developed since the in my grandparents’ Johnson in 1924, original Aurora Town house listening to my and they settled on Park should bear the grandmother chat Connaught Avenue, name of such a special away with Ada on where they raised two woman.” the telephone. When sons. Norman was an Newmarket-Aurora I was very young, integral part in what is MPP Frank Klees also she knit a Christmas now Dr. G.W. Williams recalled the many stocking for each of her High School, eventually stories she shared over grandchildren and me, working his way to the the years of growing and mine is still hung position of principal. up in Aurora when it each year.” There, his wife was also was little more than a She was also a an important part of village. valuable resource to the school community, “I don’t think there is Mr. McRoberts as he instigating such anyone left in the Town compiled his collection “LIKE” MOTORING.CA AND YOU COULD initiatives as a precursor of Aurora that can tell of vintage Aurora to what would now be the stories that she did, postcards into a book known as continuing such as when she herded to honour the Town’s education. a cow up Yonge Street,” Sesquicentennial, $ On hearing the news he said. “I remember her providing much needed of Mrs. Johnson’s death, saying that she thought assistance identifying WIN A 100 Mayor Geoffrey Dawe when her time came the people in the extended his sympathies that it will simply be a photographs dated well to her family. continuation of here. before the 1920s. MEAL CARD “I think Ms. Johnson She once said, ‘when the “I believe my fondest showed a zeal for life time comes, I’ll be ready.’ memory is how I would FOR EDWARD STREET MARKET, BISTRO, CATERING that can be an example She certainly had many feel after having had a for all of us,” he says. years to prepare. visit with her,” says Mr. SIMPLY BY CLICKING “LIKE” “Physical age is only “She has left her McRoberts. “She was half the battle!” mark on this Town truly interested in what To mark her 100th and I think that every you had to say and she year of living in Aurora, time someone passed had a powerful knack Ada Johnson Park was the Ada Johnson Park for making you feel dedicated by then mayor there was a recognition good about yourself. She Phyllis Morris along of her contribution put a positive spin on with Mrs. Johnson’s son, to this Town and our everything and everyone 14785 Yonge Street, Aurora ON grandchildren and great community.” around her. I’m sure grandchildren. Former deputy mayor that’s what helped to 905-841-9500 | www.edwardstreet.ca “Ada Johnson was Bob McRoberts referred carry her to 109.”

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In Town Charmer Super Bungalow Aurora Court Quiet Court Backing Onto Treed Greenbelt, This Well Maintained Home Located in a prestigious area this bungalow boasts Rock Solid 3 Bedroom Bungalow In A Quiet Mature Part Has Tons Of Privacy & Easy Access To Schools, Park, & an open concept design with lots of large windows, Of Aurora On A Court Near High School. Walk To Yonge Trails. Large Eat-In Kitchen With Walkout To Private Deck. nine foot ceilinings throughout. Great sunset views Street, Shopping And Transit. Separate Single Car Cozy Main Floor Family Room With Fireplace. Newly from backyard and deck. Very private back yard Garage. Private And Mature Back Yard Great For Renovated 2 Piece Powder Room And 5 Piece Master (not homes behind). Unfinished basement awaits Summer Entertaining. Asking $449,000.00 Ensuite With Glass Shower. Main Floor Laundry. Hardwood your finishing touch. Asking $669,900.00 Floors On Main Level. Professionally Finished Walkout Bsmt To Patio & Hot Tub. Easy Walk To Wellington. Asking $679,900.00

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