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Aurora Tigers’ Taylor McCloy, Robert Angiolella, and Dylan Sikura joined the rest of their team at the Real Canadian Superstore on Saturday morning and afternoon, helping to bag groceries and carry them out to customers’ cars. Billed as “The Boys are Packing…Groceries!” the event collected money and food donations for the Aurora Food Pantry. The boys will also be in the pink this Saturday taking on their Newmarket rivals in Pink in the Rink. The Tigers will be wearing pink jerseys which will be auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the Southlake Regional Cancer Centre. Auroran photo by Brock Weir TD TREE DAYS Aurora residents pay a higher price for more services: Report By Brock Weir

Aurora residents enjoy more public programs and services than neighbours, but also pay a higher price per person. Those are among the key findings presented to Councillors last week as part of a service level review. The review, conceived during last year’s budget process to see just how much bang the average Aurora resident is getting for their buck, finds that when compared to similar municipalities – municipalities comparable based on population, demographics, the size of their annual operating budgets, and other factors – Aurora has a higher level of service when it comes to parks and recreation, as well as roads maintenance. The study was carried out by MNP Consulting and presented by Ian Smith. In his presentation, he said focus groups including Council members, municipal directors and program managers, said while there is always room for efficiencies, the general public was “happy” overall with the services they receive for their tax dollar. Young Logan took a much needed granola break as he stopped to rest after a busy “We didn’t hear that Council was concerned with a lot of the services being provided, morning joining his family and crowds of volunteers near Bayview and Vandorf feeling the residents were generally satisfied with the services offered,” said Mr. Smith. Sideroad for TD Tree Days. Volunteers fanned out just off Carisbrooke Circle to “But there are certainly opportunities you identified that could do it efficiently and plant saplings and shrubs to improve wildlife habitat, prevent erosion, and filter effectively.” run-off from the new subdivision nearby. This week, Council will give further con- More “effective and efficient” service was a strategy highlighted by Councillors last sideration on a tree protection bylaw which offers tougher restrictions on people week as a way to move forward, along with further public consultation to hear what the looking to cut down trees on their properties. For more, see Page 16. taxpayers think firsthand. Auroran photo by David Falconer Continued on page 10 Page 2 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 3

COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Thursday, October 10 7 p.m. Economic Development Advisory Committee Thursday, October 10 7:30 p.m. Committee of Adjustment Tuesday, October 15 7 p.m. General Committee* Wednesday, October 16 7 p.m. Aurora Public Library Board Thursday, October 17 7 p.m. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Friday, October 18 10 a.m. Trails and Active Transportation Committee Another exciting event brought to you by Meetings are open to the public and held at Aurora Town Hall. Council meetings can be seen on Rogers TV, channel 10. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit www.aurora.ca/calendar *General Committee meetings can be viewed online by visiting www.aurora.ca/gcstream

Aurora Public Library Events AURORA 150 FACT: The Aurora Public Library (APL) will have a special guest on Wednesday, October 9 at 7 p.m. The New York Times best- selling author, Cathy Marie Bunchanan, will discuss her new book. To reserve your spot please call 905-727-9494 ext. 275 Every Tuesday in October, the APL will feature a Canadian-produced documentary on the big screen. On Tuesday, October 16, the NFB documentary, Wipe Out, will Saturday, October 26 2013 be featured. It explores information regarding head injuries received while pursing extreme sports. All film screenings Sheppard’s Bush • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. are free and begin at 7 p.m. Tickets only sold in advance at the Aurora Family Leisure The Aurora Public Library is located at 15145 Yonge Street. Complex and Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex For more information, visit www.library.aurora.on.ca October 5 for residents. October 12 for non-residents. $4 per person.

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Image courtesy of Aurora Historical Society Despicable Me (Rated PG) Where: Aurora Public Library Maple Street When: Saturday, October 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This photograph is of 16 Maple Street and was taken circa Ages: 11 to 14 year-olds 1902. Price: Entry is $3 per person and pizza will be served. For more information, please call 905-726-3123 ext. 3123 Recognizing Long-Standing Businesses As part of The Town of Aurora’s 150th anniversary celebration, Volunteers Needed for Haunted Forest businesses that have operated for 25 years or more will be The Town of Aurora is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic recognized in an upcoming promotional campaign. A list of volunteers to help with this year’s Haunted Forest event. these long-standing businesses is available for viewing on the Assistance is needed with pumpkin carving, children’s crafts front page of www.aurora.ca and event set-up and tear-down. Application forms are Call 905-726-4762 or visit www.aurora.ca The Town would like to ensure that the list of businesses is available online at www.aurora.ca/specialevents For more for more information on this event. accurate. If your business has been in Aurora for 25 years information, please contact Laura Malone at or more and does not appear on the list, please contact 905-727-3123 ext. 3123 or [email protected] We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities that are listed on our promotional material. [email protected]

PUBLIC NOTICES Holiday Service Schedule Low-Level Pathway Lighting Thanksgiving Holiday Please be advised that The Town of Aurora is installing 70-watt lighting in all neighbourhood parks for additional illumination. This low-level lighting will be bright enough MUNICIPAL OFFICE to light pathways but subtle enough to not spill over into surrounding residences. For more information, please contact Aurora Town Hall (100 John West Way) will be CLOSED on Monday, October 14 Jim Tree, Parks Manager, Town of Aurora at 905-727-3123 for Thanksgiving Day. Regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will resume on ext. 3222 or [email protected] Tuesday, October 15. If you would like to pay a water or tax bill, payments can be placed in the drop-off Comprehensive Storm Water Management box 24 hours a day outside of Town Hall. Please do not place cash payments in Master Plan the boxes and remember to include your payment stub along with your payment. The Town of Aurora is developing a Comprehensive Storm Alternatively, you may pay your bills through your ATM or through your bank’s Water Management Master Plan (CSWM-MP) that follows online banking service. Parking tickets can be paid online at www.paytickets.ca the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process for Master Plans and will be implemented before June 2, 2014, as required by the Lake Simcoe Protection Act. LIBRARY WASTE COLLECTION Residents are invited to attend a public meeting on The Aurora Public Library will be CLOSED Waste collection is NOT Tuesday, October 15 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the on Monday, October 14. AFFECTED by the Thanksgiving Holland Room at Aurora Town Hall. Regular business hours will resume on Day holiday. Residents will learn the evaluation criteria and process used Tuesday, October 15. For information on waste collection for the selection of preferred storm water management in Aurora, please consult your alternatives as well as information regarding the preliminary For more information, please visit implementation plan. www.library.aurora.on.ca 2013 Community and Waste Management Calendar. No formal presentations are scheduled however Town staff and the engineering consultant will be available to discuss the proposed plan and answer questions. RECREATION CENTRES EMERGENCY SERVICES For more information, please contact Glen McArthur, Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex | 1400 Wellington Street East As always, the Town will Municipal Engineer, Town of Aurora, at 905-727-3123 Saturday, October 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pool is CLOSED) continue to provide essential ext. 4322 or [email protected] Sunday, October 13 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pool is CLOSED) and emergency services. Monday, October 14 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Pool is CLOSED)

For Town-related emergency Aurora Family Leisure Complex | 135 Industrial Parkway North situations, please call WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, October 12 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. 905-727-1375 or Club Aurora Fall Seminar Series Sunday, October 13 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. 905-727-3123 and follow the Monday, October 14 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. voice prompts. Club Aurora Fitness invites residents to register for the FOR ALL OTHER fall health seminar series, Stress be Gone, on Wednesday, Please note, child minding services are not available. The arenas are open at October 30. This interactive workshop will renew, re-energize both facilities outside of the indicated times. For swimming, skating and EMERGENCIES, and relax your mind, body and spirit. It will also allow you to Club Aurora fitness schedules, please visit www.aurora.ca/holidayrecreation CALL 9-1-1 learn stress-reducing techniques for a healthier you. For more information, please call 905-726-4764 or visit The Town of Aurora wishes you a safe and happy holiday! www.aurora.ca/fallseminars Page 2 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 3

Veterans and newcomers vie for Aurora’s new Federal ridings Briefly NEW DEPUTY CHIEF By Brock Weir to 15. Mr. Menegakis said he is pleased there will be “more York Regional Police Superintendent Andre Crawford has been representation in an ever-growing community” and it will appointed a new Deputy Chief. Crawford will be sworn into his new Get ready to say goodbye to Newmarket-Aurora as we position on November 6. He joined the YRP in 1986 and is currently ultimately lead to stronger representation. Superintendent in charge of Community Services, focusing on know it, and hello to a few new faces. With the stronger representation, however, come citizen engagement, outreach, volunteerism, and crime prevention Aurora’s Federal electoral boundaries will officially more choices for both the voter and people aspiring to get opportunities. In addition to his work with the Ontario Association split in two in time for the next expected Federal election those elusive and coveted votes. In some cases, incumbent of Chiefs of Police’s Crime Prevention Committee, he also serves with the Aurora Film Circuit and the YRP’s Black History Month in 2015. The Federal Electoral Members of Parliament will Committee. “I am extremely pleased to welcome Superintendent Boundaries Commission have a choice to make if their Crawford to our Executive Command Team,” said YRP Chief Eric offered their final report to the ridings have been split. Jolliffe in a statement. “I look forward to working alongside him as we continue to build an organization that is vision-inspired, mission- House of Commons calling on Mr. Menegakis, a resident focused and values-driven.” changes across the province, of Unionville, tells The including splitting Aurora in Auroran he plans on running HALL OF FAME GETS MAGNA BOOST two at Wellington Street. for the Conservatives once After Council voted down $3,000 to support the inaugural dinner Aurora north of Wellington again in the new Aurora- for the Aurora Sport Hall of Fame, Magna International has helped fill the gap. The Sport Hall of Fame announced a $3,000 sponsorship will now vote for their MP Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill from Magna last week, becoming the top Gold Sponsor of the as part of a reconfigured riding. With his home now November 6 gala slated for The Mansion (DiNardo’s). “This generous Newmarket-Aurora, which on the market, he says he is donation by Magna once again shows their continued interest in supporting worthy events and projects in this Community,” said Ron will also include Newmarket eyeing a move to either the Weese of the Hall of Fame Board of Governors. “Their commitment in its entirety. Those living on south end of Aurora or the is unwavering and this donation is very timely because it will the south side of Wellington, north end of Oak Ridges. help us make this celebration something special for our Inaugural however, will now vote as part Members.” Magna founder Frank Stronach is among this year’s (Above) Conservative MPs Costas Managakis (Rich- Hoping to face off against inaugural inductees for his support as a “builder” of sport in the of the newly formed riding of mond Hill) and Lois Brown (Newmarket-Aurora) the Conservatives in the new Aurora community. For tickets and further information on the hall Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond intend to run on each side of Aurora’s new Federal riding is Jason Cherniak. of fame, visit www.sportaurora.ca. Hill. divide. Meanwhile (below) Jason Cherniak is vying The Oak Ridges lawyer has The southern riding will formally announced his AUTHOR VISITS LIBRARY for the Liberal nomination in the new Aurora-Oak New York Times bestselling author Cathie Marie Buchanan will include all of Aurora south intention to seek the Liberal Ridges-Richmond Hill riding, as is Kyle Peterson in visit the Aurora Public Library this Wednesday, October 9 to read of Wellington, as well as nomination in Aurora-Oak and talk about her latest book, The Painted Girls. Events are free of northwestern Richmond Hill, Newmarket-Aurora. Ridges-Richmond Hill with a charge and get underway at 7 p.m. The visit is held in conjunction with Ontario Public Library Week and Canadian Library Month. with Major Mackenzie Drive at campaign kick-off scheduled its most southerly point. for October 20 at Jonathan’s The riding was originally Restaurant. Behaviour Strats offers consultations slated to be called simply “I’ve been thinking for parents, caregivers, and educator “Aurora-Richmond Hill”, but about this for some time,” working with children demonstrating was changed to reflect the said Mr. Cherniak. “We’re difficult behaviours. “geographic and historical expecting an election in 2015 realities” of the Oak Ridges and Liberal nominations community as well as its are probably expected next distinct identity at the request summer in 2014 and now of Mr. Menegakis. is really the time to start “It was important to me getting to know people and because I wanted to make sure the other members, sign up communities of interest were new members, and bring the looked after,” Mr. Menegakis team together. told The Auroran. “Oak Ridges itself is a unique community. “I’ve lived in this community for almost 20 years. During It is part of Richmond Hill but there is a unique identity the that time, I’ve raised money for community charities, worked residents of Oak Ridges really identify with.” with local organizations and established my own successful It was a distinction he says many residents brought to law firm. I will bring the same dedicated leadership and him when the community did not figure in the name of the results for our community as a Member of Parliament.” proposed new riding. In his announcement, he included endorsements from For appointment please call The final recommendations of the Commission will MPP Helena Jacek, Councillor John Abel, Councillor Vito 905-503-2327 or visit behaviourstrats.ca bring the total number of ridings serving York Region up Continued on page 20

Aurora 150 Time Capsule Thank you to the many sponsors, volunteers Do have have an item to donate to and participants who helped to make the the Aurora 150 Time Capsule? 2013 Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic Drop off items to Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, attention a resounding success! Special Events Co-ordinator, by Friday, November 15. Online submissions can be uploaded at www.aurora150.ca Please note, items will be reviewed by the Aurora 150 Committee. Not all submissions will be included in the time capsule. This year, we raised more than $37,000 for nine deserving community agencies and charities. In the 12 years since the Mayor’s Golf Classic began, more than $500,000 has been collected to support the programs and services of many different groups in our community. This is a tremendous accomplishment, which would not be possible without the dedication of those who organize, run and support this annual fundraiser.

I would also like to thank The Auroran for their promotion and coverage of the Golf Classic. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated!

Sincerely, Mayor Geoffrey Dawe For more information, call 905-726-4762 or visit www.aurora150.ca

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Letters to the editor Machell’s Corners People help people overcome challenges, says Chamber Director Life in and of itself is a wonderful thing, but there are challenges, each one hopefully making us stronger and more prepared for the next one. I have had some issues over the past few days, each of them providing me with a valuable lesson. I was an outpatient at Southlake Regional Health Centre a couple of times over the past month. I want to commend the hospital for the unbelievable care and respect that I received through the testing and assessment processes. It was a remarkable experience! You are amazing for the compassionate and caring work that you do! At the end of the previous week, I was stopped at a red light on Leslie Street in Aurora and was rear ended, which caused extensive damage to my car and some minor injuries. The person who hit me, I don’t believe, was so lucky. I pray that she will be alright with time and ask that you keep her in your thoughts and prayers. From my outpatient experience at Southlake, to my accident and another very hurtful situation this week, the value of the ordinary, everyday person has been so gratifying. The EMS staff and police officers who witnessed my accident were so caring and attentive. There was a lady, a stranger, who stopped, and never left my side until I was in the ambulance – thank you, just for being you. I will never forget Bill, the police officer, who was not on duty, but stayed with me after the accident and so kindly looked after my dog and brought him to me and my son at the hospital. And my son, well, he drove an hour just to be with me and another hour so he could grab a little sleep and get to work on time. What more can I say? Life does have its challenges, but it is the people To submit a letter to the editor, please send your email to [email protected]. around us who help us tackle each one and move on. Deadline for submissions is Sunday at 1 p.m. Thank you to everyone who has been so caring and to those who have made telephone calls and sent emails and texts. Life is quite wonderful because of you!

Judy Marshall Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Aurora Aurora’s Service Level Review was Justice earlier this year, and we remain very interesting reading last week. As disturbed by the ongoing reports you can see in this issue, the extensive of intimidation and incarceration Aurora “exploded” document takes stock of all the of political leaders and journalists, services provided to residents by the harassment of minorities, reported with Culture Town, whether deemed essential to the disappearances, and allegations of Aurora exploded on Saturday, September 28 with a organization, or an extra perk of being extra-judicial killings.” He concluded vibrant energy as Culture Days was celebrated at four an Auroran. his statement by underscoring his belief cultural venues. Councillors told consultants they that the Sri Lankan government has This was the second joint Culture Days collaboration viewed residents as pretty content BROCK’S “failed to uphold the Commonwealth’s by the Aurora Cultural Roundtable and attendance to with what was provided with their tax core values, which are cherished by all our events was beyond our expectations. dollar, but it skirts the issue of whether BANTERBrock Weir Canadians”; that the Commonwealth, The Aurora Cultural Roundtable would like to thank this same feeling of contentment also “to remain relevant” must stand in The Auroran for their amazing coverage in the weeks extends to the amount of tax dollars defence of the basic principles of leading up to our events, showing itself once again to be they have to shell out for said services. will be, in my view, a valuable exercise. freedom, democracy, and respect for the pulse of what’s happening in our community. After listening to the arguments Not only will it paint a far more accurate human dignity,” which is the foundation The Library is exceptionally grateful to Brock Weir during last year’s budget process to get picture, but it will also serve to provide a stone of the Commonwealth. for his participation as a Human Book. He was truly an the ball rolling on this long overdue concrete guideline for Councils to work The Prime Minister is, of course, engaging “read” for library visitors. study, I can’t say with complete with. going to be on the right side of history confidence that it truly achieved the After all, one or two Councillors with this, and is not the first to speak out The Aurora Public Library objectives Councillors had in mind. continue to flog the proverbial dead about it. The Aurora Cultural Centre It was often cited by Mayor Dawe horse that residents are just biding their For the first time in decades, The The Aurora Historical Society/Hillary House and Councillor Gallo as essential to time until the moment is right to light Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, The Aurora Farmers’ Market determining whether projects and their torches and march menacingly up will be sitting out. The Palace cited the services are needs versus wants when John West Way demanding changes to logistics of long haul travel for someone they tackle the millions of dollars worth various nefarious undertakings going of her age, but cynics thought otherwise. THE AURORAN of projects for the year ahead. This is not on in the Church Street School under After all, one of her first public acts Aurora’s Community Newspaper exactly what they got. the guise of the Aurora Cultural Centre. after a brief illness earlier this year, was The Auroran Newspaper Company Ltd. In order to determine whether And still biding their time after four signing the Commonwealth Charter, 15213 Yonge Street, Suite 8 taxpayers are not just getting the best years. a document providing, among other Aurora, ON, L4G 1L8 bang for their buck, but rather the best A thorough review and public things, a blueprint for human rights Founder bang they want to get for their buck, it is survey could be a welcome first step in issues within this international family. Ron Wallace essential to go out directly to the people weeding out and finally putting these “We are committed to equality Publisher Emeritus to find out. If feedback from residents – poor, flogged, dead horses to rest. And, and respect for the protection and Rosemary Schumaker or, more likely, a lack of feedback from of course, giving birth to some new, promotion of civil, political, economic, Editor General Manager Production Manager residents – translates to a feeling of doomed foals for the next Council term social and cultural rights, including the Brock Weir Bob Ince Cynthia Proctor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] contentment for Councillors, I think ahead. right to development, for all without that is a mistake. MORE ON DEAD HORSES discrimination on any grounds as the Advertising Classifieds Photography As last year’s budget process Consider for a moment the foundations of peaceful, just and stable Diane Buchanan 905-727-3300 ex.102 David Falconer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] indicated – as it does every year – announcement made by Prime Minister societies. We are implacably opposed to residents, whether they are content Stephen Harper in the wee hours of all forms of discrimination, whether Advertising Advertising Motoring or seething under the service, are not Zach Shoub Alex Pozdrowski [email protected] Monday morning that he will now sit rooted in gender, race, colour, creed, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] necessarily inclined to beat down the out next month’s Commonwealth Heads political belief, and other grounds.” doors of Town Hall to tell them so. of Government meeting in Sri Lanka. Wise words to live by for sure, There might be a very different story Although Canada will still be and words often taken for granted Main number 905-727-3300 • Facsimile 905-727-2620 if pollsters went to them to gauge just represented, the Prime Minister by countries such as Canada, but how much residents are willing to pay attributes his absence to the dismal in a Commonwealth where such a Subscriptions available within Canada and U.S. in taxes for which services. I pity the human rights record of the host nation. large swath of its membership in the email: [email protected] pollsters if it turns out to be a bit of “When Sri Lanka was selected [as developing world holds political and Editorial policy a watershed of people venting their host], Canada was hopeful that the Sri sexual rights to be offences punishable Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of The Auroran. spleens if Councillor Buck is accurate Lankan government would seize the by prison – or worse – it is a laudable pipe Letters must include name and phone number, although number will not be published, and be limited to 600 words. in her assessment that residents are dream, but a pipe dream nonetheless. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. opportunity to improve human rights indeed “outraged.” conditions and take steps towards Will this official stance, however, Advertising policy I don’t personally have the sense they reconciliation and accountability,” he extend to this winter’s Olympiad in Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the are “outraged”, but they certainly have said in a statement. “Unfortunately, this Sochi, Russia, a country which continues value of an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher no lack of questions. has not been the case. to exhibit a dismal track record towards prior to the following edition. Taking the services review to the “Canada noted with concern the its own LGBT community? Somehow I next step and taking it back to the people impeachment of the Sri Lankan Chief doubt it. Page 4 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 5

NEW AURORAN POLL Although there have been a few exterior alterations, Are you satisfied with the municipal services the photo to the left is how the Victorian family home you get with your tax dollar? pictured in this spot last week looks today. It has been adapted to new uses, (a) Yes (b) No (c) Unsure but retains the same basic structure it had when Aurora Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! was established in 1863. John McIntyre’s series on FINAL RESULTS OF PREVIOUS POLL existing buildings in Aurora Does Aurora’s culture include sports? pre-dating the Town will (a) Yes (b) No (c) Unsure continue next week. A B C Photo courtesy of the Aurora Historical Society October 8, 2013 RESULTS 55% 38% 7%

Ottawa Report Fire Prevention Week October 6-12 flammable materials from common-law partner to and development of promising Fire Prevention Week is a good time the basement and attic reduce their overall family entrepreneurs and start-up firms. to ensure your home is fire hazard free. • Store gasoline in well- tax burden The Request for Proposals is the Following these useful tips from Fire ventilated areas & do not Instituting the largest latest step in the Venture Capital Action Prevention Canada will help keep your store propane indoors Guaranteed Income Plan, a $400-million strategy launched family safe: • Have a professional Supplement (GIS) increase in January to help increase private check your furnace once a in 25 years to help sector venture capital investments Kitchen year Canada’s most vulnerable in Canada. Economic Action Plan • Never leave your cooking seniors, affecting more 2013 provided $60 million over five unattended Support for Seniors LOIS than 680,000 Canadians years to help outstanding and high- • Avoid loose long-sleeves when BROWN Making a strong potential incubator and accelerator cooking Our government MP Newmarket-Aurora investment in the New organizations expand their services to • Check kettles and toasters for remains committed to Horizons for Seniors worthy entrepreneurs. The CAIP will damaged electrical cords improving the well-being and quality Program (NHSP) through an annual be a boost to organizations that provide • Use appliances that have an of life of seniors and near-seniors budget of $45 million the tools Canadian entrepreneurs need automatic shut-off through our programs, services and Addressing elder abuse including to grow, innovate, bring ideas to the benefits including helping them keep legislation to help ensure consistently marketplace and create jobs to secure Living Room more of their hard-earned dollars at tough penalties for offences Canada’s long-term prosperity. • Always use a fire screen in the tax time. A revamped Information for fireplace and open the damper before Seniors are now receiving Seniors portal at the seniors.gc.ca Staying on the Right Track lighting approximately $2.7 billion in additional website brings together a variety for Economic Growth • Do not overload electrical outlets tax relief since our Government of federal, provincial/territorial Canada’s economy grew (+0.6%) in or use extension cords in the place of was first elected. The Government and municipal resources about July, including strong growth in the additional outlets of Canada now provides Canadians relevant programs and benefits. manufacturing sector (+1.1%). This • Never leave candles, or cigarettes close to $76 billion each year through was slightly better than economists’ in an ashtray, unattended Canada’s public pension system. Call for Proposals expectations of a +0.5% gain. Our actions for seniors include: The National Research Council Canada has now created over +1 Bedroom Doubling the maximum amount of of Canada’s Industrial Research million net new jobs since the depth • Install at least one smoke alarm pension income that may be claimed Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) has of the global recession in July 2009 outside each sleeping area in calculating the 15% non-refundable issued a Request for Proposals under (almost 90% full-time and over 80% • Keep bedrooms as non-smoking credit from $1,000 to $2,000 the Canada Accelerator and Incubator private sector) – the best job growth areas Increasing the age amount - a non- Program (CAIP) to solicit applications record among all G-7 countries. • Ensure at least one metre of space refundable tax credit to help seniors - for funding support from leading around all space heaters by $1,654 business incubators and accelerators. If you would like to contact me on Offering Canadians the opportunity CAIP represents a significantany issue, please call 905-953-7515 or Basement and Attic to split up to 50 per cent of their eligible investment by the Government visit my website at www.loisbrown.ca. I • Remove all combustible and pension income with their spouse or of Canada to support the growth look forward to hearing from you. Top ten and my pet peeves Three years ago your writer produced changed my mind would henceforth wait to turn eastbound. a column entitled, “The top ten reasons on some issues as become known as my 4.) Those of you speeding through the why I love Aurora and my pet peeves”. a result of various new sleeping quarters) various back streets of Aurora – slow I think it is appropriate to refresh my letters to the editor. with carpeting, cable down, as there are lots of small children two lists. 4.) The mural television (including the around. And while you are at it, please on the wall of the Golf Channel and CPAC) turn down the music – especially after 11 The Top 10 reasons why I love Aurora; building located at bar fridge and a shower! p.m. on a weeknight. the corner of Yonge Since the time the 3.) Slow play on some of the local golf 10.) Aurora has an abundance of parks and Wellington is column was originally courses. When the course is busy, please do and green spaces. something entirely FRONT PORCH published I have had to not spend ten minutes looking for your ball 9.) The Aurora Chamber of Commerce unique to our PERSPECTIVE expand the list to lucky in the trees; drop another ball and play on. Street Sale - purported to be the world’s community. Stephen Somerville thirteen so as to include 2.) The following is not a local issue, longest. 3.) War Memorial the Canada Day Parade but I am not happy nonetheless. Cowboys 8.) Our family is blessed with having - for your writer, the (and related activities), Stadium (home of my favourite NFL fantastic neighbors (even after accounting Cenotaph is a place of reflection, solitude the Aurora RibFest and the Easter Egg team, the Dallas Cowboys) being recently for the fact that my mother-in-law happens and introspection. The valour and hunt. renamed AT&T Stadium for $20M of to be one of them). selflessness of the fine men memorialized Although Aurora is a wonderful annual cash payments to the team owner. 7.) The size of Aurora and its proximity there is most humbling. In its entirety, community in which to raise a family, Isn’t anything sacred? The Air Canada to other communities is just about right. the two structures are a simple and regal your friendly scribe does have a list of Centre should have been called Maple We are close enough to Toronto for those monument to the fallen. things that drive me to distraction. I have Leaf Gardens (even if the Raptors do play of us who travel to work but also far 2.) The Santa Claus parade is for me pared down my initial published list from there). enough away to maintain that “small symbolic of our small town nature. It is an nine to five items and also modified it And my number one pet peeve is…our town” feel. absolute joy seeing all the families lined somewhat. communities’ collective voting record. 6.) Volunteers – I am struck by the up along Yonge Street at night waiting So, with the appropriate apologies to Only 38 per cent of us voted in the last impressive nature of volunteerism that patiently for Santa. It is a “must attend” David Letterman, my top five pet peeves municipal election in 2010, 49 per cent in goes on around us here in Aurora. My son event for our family. are: the 2011 provincial election and 64 per is so lucky to have had such wonderful 5.) The traffic at the intersection of cent in the 2011 federal election. The next baseball and soccer coaches! And the number one reason why I love Yonge & Wellington. I’ll bet the amount municipal election takes place in the fall of 5.) The Auroran – It is important that Aurora is (still) my wife Julie. She was of green house gases spewing from the 2014; the next federal election is scheduled we have a newspaper that is dedicated raised and has lived most of her life in idled cars during the rush hour period is for the fall of 2015 while we could have a to our community by dealing with only Aurora. And besides, if I don’t continue to just about as much as that emanating from provincial election at anytime. Let’s show local issues. I also like the fact that a lot install Julie as the number one reason, I the Town Council Chamber on a typical that we can do better! of editorial space is reserved for reader will never hear the end of it! Tuesday evening. The only good thing feedback; this is one of the key reasons Additionally, I would have to equip is that driving southbound along Yonge Stephen can be contacted at for the success of the newspaper. I have the tool shed in the backyard (which Street we get to look at the mural while we [email protected] Page 6 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 7

Letters to the editor Why do good people avoid running for public office? asks Councillor In anticipation of a my progressive Italian agree this kind of behaviour individuals who prefer make a difference. I feel If you are someone who municipal election in 2014, immigrant mother and the is unacceptable. I have no to engage in personal there is a small minority of thinks they can make a I thought I’d share some okay from my 8-year-old doubt, as a direct result attacks and express quasi- individuals that take part difference, don’t be afraid to thoughts and experiences I daughter. I never thought I of being able to blog slanderous and defamatory in the behaviour expressed put your name forward. have had. I ask the question had to justify it to the public. anonymously, it will reach comments that it’s time to above and good people of Councillor John Gallo in the title of this letter Lucky my self-esteem is well epidemic proportions if we stop. Aurora deserve better. Aurora because many have asked developed and I don’t pay sit by and let it happen. It’s time for the public me “why do you continue to too much attention to these I am reading “The to counter the “bystander expose yourself to this?” You types of things. Tipping Point” by Malcolm problem” theory, and express may be asking what “this” is. I won’t elaborate about Gladwell and there is an your view via this paper or ONUMENTS BY Let me give you an the error in regard to the interesting theory called the however you chose. We need example of a recent cell tower and my support “bystander problem”. The to anticipate that during M HOMPSONS email that was sent to all for exploring all options, author references a crime the next year the efforts A New Approach to Memorial Design. Councillors after my letter however, it is clear the in New York City where to destroy any potential T regarding QDJ Park: motive in this email is not to 38 neighbours witnessed a candidates for public office, * Granite markers and monuments * Cemetery lettering and restoration “Mr. Gallo: I read your debate, provide constructive crime and none called the who dare to share their * Bronze markers and vases Letter to the Editor in this criticism, or offer alternative police. The theory revolves views, will be strong. * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities week’s Auroran. Are you opinions; it is strictly a around the idea that in large I think it will be very * Portrait Etchings kidding me? Were you not personal attack. groups people don’t react important for the public to be Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed part of the 3 stooges that Some would argue, “Suck because they feel someone engaged and ask themselves Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments thought it was a good idea to it up Gallo, and develop some else will do it, or worse, suffer why are certain people being spend $150k to fight against thick skin”. retribution from the same attacked in this manner, and 905-727-5421 a cell tower being erected – Perhaps they are correct; people. who is really behind the when the bloody thing was perhaps we should ignore I strongly believe the attacks? 530 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora L4G 6W8 already there????? Amongst these personal attacks and overwhelming majority of I don’t know what my Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of other mindless ideas you and move on, or move over. Aurorans, if made aware political future holds. I do Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. your two buddies come up Perhaps we need to succumb of what happens in blogs, know that my commitment with…. And for gods sakes do to the fact that this has emails, behind closed doors, to Aurora is strong and I will something about your hair - become normal behaviour, would be shocked and continue to communicate you look ridiculous!!!!!” and we need to simply deal outraged at the behaviour of my thoughts so that the I thought I had all my with it. some. public is well informed. bases covered when I I beg to differ; I think The time has come for To answer the question decided to grow my hair. that the overwhelming all of us to stand up and above, I continue to expose I got the thumbs-up from majority of people would communicate to those myself because I feel I can Yonge and Wellington problems are nothing new (Re: New Condos put Yonge over 90,000 by 2050, that this under the 2009 update to twentieth century planning and Wellington Traffic in transportation crossroad the 2002 Transportation is replaced. Spotlight) will remain in the spotlight. Master Plan, York regional Now the challenge In 1916, Ontario created roads are looked after by is to make the regional Traffic at Yonge and a department of Public the Transportation and roads provide appropriate $ * Wellington has probably Highways to design and Community Planning transportation functions been in the spotlight since build connections between Department. for the walkers, the cyclists, *FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY 1913 when there were about communities. Over time, There was a Region the transit riders and 500Please call for details two thousand folks in town. the nomenclature and transportation meeting in the motorists who pass Council and staff should functions have morphed Thornhill on September through. In addition these napoleonfireplaces.com relax in the knowledge that from Highways to 18, under the title regional roads are also local as Aurora’s population goes Transportation. Now, “Building Roads that Build streets for the mixed-use Community.” commercial and residential Time to shut the door, says reader Both the introduction people who live, work and It appears to me that involving our former words from Angela play there. recent “Letters to the mayor Phyllis Morris. The Gibson, Head, Policy and We look forward to this Editor” writers, under door should be shut on that. Planning, and the workshop partnership as our Yonge the guise of free speech, facilitated by Los Angeles Street Promenade evolves. are attempting to re-ignite Alex Vander Veen urban planner James Gordon Barnes the “blogging” affair Aurora Roja, demonstrated that Aurora Page 6 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 7

Fab Lab proposal for old library to come forward this month By Brock Weir decision this summer on the municipality can play in the once we get through this know what is going to happen have experienced in their future of Library Square, a Region’s proposal. deferral that this Council in terms of notifying all the neighbourhood. Future plans for Aurora’s space which also includes the “The focus of the provide some leadership on people who came out to those “Now it is going to be Library Square were put former home of the Aurora presentation is to outline what it is we want to do,” two meetings and earnestly deferred to October 22 until off once again until more Seniors’ Centre, in addition what their process is and said Councillor Abel. “We’re put out their concern and we listen to a proposal to information can come to the well-used current how we’re collaborating with not being very clear on what thought something was put that building into use forward on a joint proposal Aurora Public Library and them, and the ask will be this is. I am not in favour underway, finally, after all on something we had no from the Region of York and the Aurora Cultural Centre. presented at that time,” he of the deferral, but I would these years the Town was idea how much parking that Seneca College for the old After a series of said. be interested in seeing…if taking some action to resolve use will require. That is not public library building. public meetings, Town Although Councillors Library Square is the only some of the problems they satisfactory to me. Representatives for both Staff recommended the ultimately agreed to defer possibility for this Fab Lab are expected to come forward demolition of the old Library their decision, others or whether there are other to Council with a vision for and Seniors’ Centre, but the were very vocal in their options as well.” their plans on October 22. next big question was what arguments that a decision is Councillor Buck was They are expected to make to put in its place. While long-past due. the Councillor who got the their pitch on why the old some residents, as well as “The fact we’re not going ball rolling this Council Aurora Public Library Councillors Evelyn Buck to deal with this in our term term in determining a use building on Victoria Street and John Abel, have argued is settled in my mind,” said for Library Square once is the ideal place for an something innovative and Councillor John Abel. “This and for all. Her vision is a innovation hub known as a useful should be built in its has gone on way to slow. We new, multi-storey, multi-use “FabLab.” place, an overriding concern have accomplished almost destination building funded The Fab Lab concept is is to improve the parking nothing, but it seems to me out of the Town’s hydro one that has been floated at situation in Downtown we have adopted to keep reserves. After months of Town Hall via the Economic Aurora. the Library and use it as delay, she said she concluded Development Advisory “I thought it would be in a Fab Lab, and I am very that recommendations were Committee. It is intended to everybody’s best interest to disappointed with how this being put off to ensure the old be a place for leading people hear what they had to say has all gone on.” library would be available for in the technological field to before a final determination Councillors such as swing space once Town Hall develop, test and support was made,” said Councillor Michael Thompson and renovations got underway. new concepts. By bringing Michael Thompson, making John Gallo were quick to “Pardon me if I form my together industry and a further motion to delay point out, however, that a own conclusions on why it education, it is also intended a decision until after the decision had not yet been has taken three years for us to be an “innovation October 22 presentation. made. Councillor Abel, to get to this point,” she said, incubator” and a stimulus to According to Aurora CEO however, insisted it seemed noting the proposal coming the local economy. Neil Garbe, this month’s Council had “settled” on this forward is from outside Councillors were presentation will also plan. agencies who are likely originally due to make a make clear what role the “I think it is incumbent unaware of neighbouring residents’ concerns over Seniors’ Centre walks are character, Maurice Castle, is a parking in the area. held each Wednesday mornings trusted British Secret Service “What do they know and embark on trails in and agent. In order to protect his about the problems that will around Aurora. The terrain family he is forced to become be created for the people that might be hilly (as is much of a double agent and passes live in that square? Nothing. Aurora) and participants should information to the Soviets. What do they care? They see wear appropriate clothing and The effect on his family, his an empty building. I want to footwear. We meet each week at colleagues and his own divided 9.30 a.m. at our Seniors’ Centre loyalty combine to make an Advertorial and carpool to the starting SENIOR exciting spy story. location, if necessary. No pre- SCAPE Holiday Food Drive registration is required. We Charles Sequeira From November 11 to Bloating, Cramping, Constipation, are always looking for eager December 11 we will collect food members to walk with us. We Walk Our Talk for the Aurora Food Pantry. Diarrhea? IBS or Digestive Upset? It is a great way to stay active All donations of non- and enjoy the fall colours. perishable food will earn a star Digestive problems are finding information on health. This surprising Locations: for our lobby Christmas Tree. We want to very common and include their own. This often leads information has improved October 16: McKenzie Marsh trail, north fill the tree with hundreds of stars to show symptoms such as heart to misinformation and the lives of numerous from St. John’s Sideroad our support to the Food Bank. burn, bloating, burping, October 23: Sheppard’s Bush, Oak Ridges Knotty Knitters: confusion. The discomfort sufferers. Trail, south from Seniors’ Centre Crafts and Conversation–The Aurora flatulence, constipation,and pain experienced This workshop will October 30: Tom Taylor Trail, Newmarket. Seniors’ Centre gets crafty on Monday cramping, acid reflux and usually affect many be held at the King West Let’s Create mornings with the Knotty Knitters. diarrhea. aspects of life including This group of seniors meet weekly and Focusing on knitting, sewing, decoupage, Irritable Bowel work, home and leisure There are other create something useful out of nothing, and flower arranging, the group has Syndrome (IBS) is a activities. Come see their handiwork at the Holiday evolved. If you would like to help them grow very common condition Fortunately, there approaches, beyond Bazaar on November 9. Please come by and and enjoy the company of friends, come affecting nearly 20% of are additional options the use of drugs, see our projects any Wednesday from 1 – 3 over and help make baby blankets and and the population. IBS is available outside of p.m. This month, we are making Christmas hats for newborns at Southlake Regional commonly diagnosed the standard medical that have safely and cards. For more information, call Carol at Health Centre. Patterns are available to through ruling out other approach. To help those effectively helped our Seniors’ Centre. anyone who would like to lend a hand. possibilities. suffering with IBS and many digestive Book Club ASA-Computer Club Unfortunately, this other digestive problems If you like to read and discuss books, Apple users can take advantage of next is where the frustration an informative upcoming upset sufferers consider joining us. Our book club is Tuesday’s Computer Club on October mounts for most patients. free workshop is scheduled. looking for a few new members. We have 15. This month’s dynamic Apple team of feel better. Doctors struggle to treat “I got so much out of five spaces available. We usually meet Michele, Susan and Herb will focus on the the symptoms of IBS this workshop. Every Wellness Centre on Wed on the second and fourth Monday of the very many apps available for iPads and month at 1.30 p.m. However, this month, iPhones. and many patients find sufferer with indigestion Oct 16, 7:30 pm – 9 pm. due to Thanksgiving Monday, our next it difficult to get lasting needs to hear this” TF “This surprising meeting will be Friday, October 18 at 1.30 For more information on the Aurora relief. This often results in The workshop will information has improved p.m. There will be a sign-up sheet available Seniors’ Centre and all it has to offer, drop a lifetime of medication for explain why IBS and other the lives of numerous at our Seniors’ Centre Reception. by 90 John West Way, visit the web site www. affected sufferers. digestive problems can be sufferers.” Over the summer months we read The auroraseniors.ca, email auroraseniors@ Because of a lack of so challenging and how Seating is limited. To Human Factor by Graham Greene. 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Aurora artist finds passion and creative outlet in leather By Brock Weir His work with leather creativity, and I believe [challenge] what people see, in a magazine. I want to art, not the passion of the has lead him on the what I am doing is beautiful. and appreciate, and mix open stores in Canada, go people, or the artists who Growing up in Colombia, path to designing purses Some people can appreciate feelings with my art.” to fashion events in Miami experienced the passion Chole Vargas always had a and handbags featured this kind of art and others His passion for his own and start selling in the and the happiness making need to express himself. in a handful of Aurora don’t, but I feel a passion for art and products have United States. it. With a passion for art, boutiques, and also take Degas, Picasso, and abstract paid off. Through dogged “I want to get people to “Sometimes I just sit he attended a theatre arts pride of place in his art.” determination, he has sold appreciate what I make. I here and play my music school looking for an outlet growing online business. His “art” is not limited his products to boutiques can order 10,000 pieces of and when I am done one for his body and emotions, Products have extended to function, but you can across Aurora and York these from China and can of my designs, I am just but somewhere along the to accessories, bracelets, judge for yourself when his Region, convincing store put my label on them, but it so happy. I just jump with line his passions found a less is about people buying my happiness when it looks likely path to expression. designs. People now talk amazing. I love what I do He took to drawing as about brands, but they just and this is not work for me. a high school student and appreciate the logo, not the This is enjoying my time.” a designer was born. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise as design is a common thread running up DAMIR VRANCIC the trunk of his family tree. “Three of my brothers LAW OFFICE are designers, one is an BUSINESS LAW, interior designer for REAL ESTATE, kitchens, my sister who WILLS & ESTATES lives in Spain is a jewellery designer, and another brother is a graphic 905-841-6411 designer,” he explains. “My Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 dad was a dentist, but he Aurora artist Chole Vargas, a native of Colombia, will bring his creative abstract tex- also designed all the dentist tiles to a new exhibition which opens next week at the Aurora Public Library. Vargas equipment like tables for designs and handcrafts leather purses, handbags, hats, and accessories in his home FAMILY LAW LAWYER the instruments, the arms studio. Auroran photo by Brock Weir PROOF #16 dentists use with the lights, so it is all in the family and is hats and fascinators, all the works go on display October owners one at a timeFE BtoR UARY 27, 2013 issue of The AuPatrickroran Co mM.m Gaffneyunity newspaper something I can’t explain.” while continuing to source 17 at the Aurora Public give his garments a shot. Practicing all aspects of His passion is not the best quality leather and Library’s Colleen Abbott He says you can’t let one The Auroran is published weekFamilyly eve rLawy T utoe resolvesday. confined to pen and paper, materials and hand-making Art Gallery. Once again rejectionThE d getEA youdli ndown,E FO butR A nY And All Ad mATERiAls is 1parenting,0 dAYs support, PRiO R TO PUBlicATiOn dATE and property issues however, but in no less them right in his home, and you have to insist, follow featuring leather, he hopes clAssiFiEd dEAdlinE is FRidAarisingY 3. 0from0 P . m. natural a material. in a growing business in the abstract pieces will your dreams, and believe in separating families. From his east Aurora Colombia. spark the imaginations of yourself.A ny alterations to the ad must be approved by FridAa ypractitioner at 4 p.m of., oCollaborativetherwise t he ad will run as is. home which he shares with “I like to make everything everyone who walks by. “Believe you have The Auroran Community Newspaper will not be responsible Familyfor ad Law cha –n ag clientes re ceived after Friday at 5 p.m. his wife and young son, by hand,” he says. “You pay “I see different things something really good that controlled, lawyer assisted, Mr. Vargas pores over a more attention to the details. and different points of someone is really going out-of-court-process worktable building models I started my company eight view,” he says of the to enjoy and appreciate,” Thank you for your cfocusingo-ope ronat iachievingon. mutually out of paper that will soon years ago in Colombia on inspiration he finds fromP lheea ssays.e co nt“Iac tam yo ufollowingr sales re presentative at 905-727-3300 or Clacceptableassifieds solutions. at 905-727-7128, Fax: 9045-727-2620 come to life in leather. my dining room table where abstract art. I imagine what the big guys like Chanel, “I feel an emotion and I started to make purses the artist was thinking in Vuitton, Gaultier, and • 1/2 hour free consultation passion for the leather,” from scratch. I tried to do the process, so that is why I Alexander McQueen. I • Accepts Legal Aid he says. “When I go out everything by myself. wanted to create something think everything is possible. 16610 Bayview Avenue, Suite 211, Newmarket shopping, I love to smell it.” “I believe in my abstract of my own and I want my designs to be PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0093 e-mail: [email protected]

Daylong drenching doesn’t dampen the spirit at Villanova College Homecoming

King City, Ontario – Homecoming means many ...I think it’s great. Great to see the things to many people. Typically it is reserved for re- school grow from 12 students in turning alumni to a University where memories are shared and friendships rekindled. the fi rst graduating class to over At Villanova College it means all this and more. 100 graduates every year... Michael Steele, Emry Tommasini, Joshua Marando, and Catherine McMahon brave the wet weather. Not only did Villanova’s Homecoming kick o the school year with a whole host of activities House Council Teacher Advisor and member of Figliano, Homecoming Organizer. “Parents, teachers, “I think it’s great. Great to see the school grow showcasing the diverse range of academics, sports the organizing team. “We are a fairly young school, students, student volunteers, they’re all the ones that from 12 students in the  rst graduating class to over and programs, organizers also saw record atten- but this has become a tradition and certainly the make the day. A community builder with food and 100 graduates every year,” she said. dance in returning Alumni despite the rain. Alumni that we have, they know Homecoming is fun.” It is that sense of pride and spirit that has created Over 70 members of the 2013 class returned to when you’re supposed to come back.” Ms. Figliano also was a member of that  rst excitement for future Homecomings. take part in what Villanova o cials feel is a growing And that is the tradition that has been built based graduating class re ected on her 10th anniversary. “I think it says a lot about our school, and the tradition this past Saturday. on the entire community being involved. To her, Homecoming o ers ‘standard and tradi- kids have a good feeling and good memories about “I think its evidence that we are starting to “All teachers were here, they supervised, helped tional events and activities’, that is the tradition being the school,” Kupsch added. “Some long drives were build quite a good tradition here. I think that is put on a di erent event, they were coaching, so all created giving all Alumni and members of the greater made to come back by the alumni and it says that the only way to explain it,” said Keith Kupsch, a the teachers are involved as well,” explained Kristen Villanova community a sense of pride and spirit. it’s become a solid tradition here. I’m pretty proud of that fact; I think we’ve really established it [Home- coming] as one of our pillars.” For the organizing team, including Karen Overdyk, House Council Teacher Advisor next year begins now. “We start this week and plan for next year. It comes around sooner and quicker than you think,” explained Ms. Figliano. “ ere are things that we will look at that went well, for example, we’ll look at the food, locations of everything, what can we do to get more Alumni out.” Her one take away from this year that makes her believe they are building on that tradition. “Rain or shine the event is going to go on. It was great to see that so many came out despite the rain, umbrellas in tow.” The senior drumline performs during the football game. Alexia Daly, Christina Daly, Jordana Borzellino, Daniel Iaccino wins the annual Thomas Cup – Wallace Pidgeon, Staff Writer/Editor Emma Forhan, Mr. Kevin Lambert (Teacher), and Michael Steele. for Monica House. Page 8 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 9 T:10.25”

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Roads and recreation are big spenders, but Rec is big earner By Brock Weir with a “focus on residents” like special events and communication to residents 3.54. that what the Town chooses and managing growth fitness. 25 of these services could be improved, along That being said, to do going forward? Is There’s no shortage of within the community all were deemed to be with a more efficientprograms in the Recreation that how you want to people taking advantage the while maintaining an mandatory, and the balance budget process, and a department are taken differentiate the Town? of services offered by the “efficient and effective” “discretionary”, meaning “concern” that services advantage of much more That, for us, becomes a Town of Aurora – but service delivery. they could be eliminated “in like fitness “duplicate”frequently than the norm, quality of life question and while residents appear to Looking at 40 services theory” to reduce operating services provided by others, including 372,900 total an operating cost question, enjoy the services offered offered to residents divided costs.” including businesses, in the participant hours in Town but is that how you wish to by the municipality, they among eight municipal Comments taken in from community. events, versus 40,510 on be distinguished?” have many more options departments, the report focus groups included input Looking at how Aurora the average, nearly double With each director compared to residents of examined services such from Councillors, as well as compared to similar services the amount of participant taking turns responding other towns, according to a as building permits and directors and managers at provided in Newmarket, hours in registered to the report, citing overall report. expenses, to litigation Town Hall. Whitchurch-Stoufville, programs. ways that efficiencies could According to consultants, involving the Town, to It wasn’t all rosy, Bradford, Pickering, Milton “It has been observed that be reached, Aurora CAO the review was carried out recreation programs however. Councillors said and Fort Erie – communities Parks and Recreation and Neil Garbe concluded that chosen, they said, based on Roads offer service levels how things are today isn’t similar demographics, the that exceed that offered necessarily the same way Councillors have different views of efficiency size of their annual budget, by other municipalities they should be tomorrow. and services offered to their and which contributed to “We all realise that we From page 1 and sustain our community, we have to residents – the Town skewed higher operating costs,” can’t do the same things “I get questions on services,” said invest in replacing our capital and that is higher towards their they concluded. “The Town today as we’re going to Mayor Geoffrey Dawe of feedback he has a very important issue.” average operating costs per can decide to reduce service be doing tomorrow,” he received from residents. “I have definitely Councillor Michael Thompson capita. levels to be more aligned said, noting additional had people say ‘reduce taxes’, but I have expressed a slightly different view. “Aurora’s operating with other municipalities efficiencies could be never had anybody say reduce services. “This is centred on efficiencies and costs per capita are at and, as a result, reduce the realised in collaborating I have never had anybody say, ‘pick up effectiveness, but I was looking for a little the higher end of the total operating costs. The with other towns in York garbage every four weeks, not every two bit more innovation. I know we do a good comparative group; only concern is that reducing Region on certain services weeks.’ I have never had anybody say, job in providing services, I know we can less than Bradford West service levels would erode and programs. “Aurora ‘don’t plow the snow as often.’ always be more efficient and effective, Gwillimbury and Fort Erie,” the quality of service/life has always been a willing “My gauge is people are not asking to we can always look at cost savings, but is said consultant Ian Smith in that is expected and valued participant in collaboration reduce services.” there a better way to deliver the services? his report to Council. “[That by the community.” with other municipalities. Mayor Dawe said he agreed with Is there innovation? is] potentially a reflection of After presenting his That is something we have comments earlier in the evening made “There is nothing [here] to hang your higher levels of service in report to Councillors to challenge ourselves with. by Councillor John Gallo that it is hat on and have that deep discussion.” Parks and Recreation.” last week, Mr. Smith said “We have realised we important to engage the public on their One Councillor who did not provide Broken down, the that the next steps will be have done really well with views on these services. Councillor her comments to the consultant was three other municipalities deciding what direction some of the things that are Gallo questioned how best to gauge what Councillor Evelyn Buck. She said she services came to an average Aurora should take. easier to do. Now it is time to the public actually want when given a did not look at service levels from an of $1,496 in taxes for a “Based on these roll up the sleeves and look full inventory of the services Aurora administrative perspective, rather from a typical household. Aurora measures, there is a lot at things that are maybe a provides. political one. is very slightly higher more recreational services little bit more difficult to “How are we sure the level of “My preoccupation is how much it costs at $1,521. Consultants being provided,” he said. “Is achieve.” services we provide are satisfied?” asked people and what level of service are you repeatedly chalk this up Councillor Gallo. “I have been here for willing to provide, and how best can you to higher than average six years…but I don’t remember seeing provide it at the least possible cost?” she services offered by Aurora’s PETER E. REISS B.A., LL.B. the study done where we have [asked] said. “When do you recognize the limits Parks and Recreation the public, ‘are you satisfied with the of what people can afford? Councillors Department. To get in to the • Commercial/Business Law level of service we’re providing?’ That is said people are very happy and satisfied specifics, the report finds important and it is not referenced.” with the level of service they are getting. the Aurora residents have Mr. Smith said no definitive study has That is not my experience. The people I a 0.53 km of trails per 1,000 • Corporate Law been done to take the pulse of “community experience are outraged by the amount persons, versus the average satisfaction”, and comments within of money this Council is spending on the of 0.48. Aurora also has • Real Estate the study were “taken as anecdotal.” various levels of service.” more hectares of publically Tel: 905 727 2500 Email: [email protected] Aurora CAO Neil Garbe added, however, For Councillor Buck, one source owned open space per that last year’s capital budget included of this “outrage” is the money given person, clocking in at 6.02 Results–Focused Service funds for a similar survey, which was annually for the operation of the Aurora compared to the average of ultimately deferred until next year to Cultural Centre without revenue coming have something ready for the incoming back into Town coffers, compared to Council. programs in the Parks and Recreation For Councillor John Abel, improving department which this study shows have service levels is very important but at a fairly healthy return on investment. the end of the day “efficiency means let’s For Councillor Wendy Gaertner, going do it cheaper, and that is good business back to nature was something to keep LUNCHTIME SEMINAR practice.” in mind when looking at service levels. at Jonathan’s Restaurant “Council needs to look very carefully Road management, she added, was worth in its last year of budget in doing it a closer look. 14845 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON efficiently and cheaper, which means it “Residents might be happy with the A light lunch will be served will be less to the taxpayer,” he said. “At service levels we provide, but do they the same time, we have to act responsibly want to pay for those service levels?” she and we have learnt that from the asked. “That, to me, is a very important infrastructure level, to attract business question going forward.” Wednesday, October 23 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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Feet have yet to fail Aurora’s George Biondic By Brock Weir “As a kid growing up I wanted to make my parents proud. It is the same thing with my relationship with my George Biondic is a man on the run. wife. I don’t want to disappoint her. She is my number With an eye to races ahead, the 61-year-old athlete one thing in my life. Take her out of the picture, I have works to keep his feet in tip-top condition after they got nothing.” have carried him through world record-busting feats for She encouraged him when he started running in people in his age bracket. But, as a child, running was earnest by the age of 50. That is when he says he “truly” less of a hobby than a necessity. started running, despite already having over 30 major Biondic was recognized last month for his marathons under his belt. Moving away from marathon achievements on the local and world stages by the Town running to ultra-running, he set the Canadian Age in their annual Community Recognition Awards. For Record this year for men 60 – 64, and there is no stopping him, being recognized by his local government was one him. of the pinnacles in his athletic career. He recently completed a three day marathon in the “My love of running originated when I was a young United States and despite the physical challenges, he kid and we were very poor,” he says. “My father used finds it is a great stress buster. to give me money to take a bus to school, but we were Some of his favourite places to run are in Death so poor the only way I could save money was pocketing Valley, California, where the scorching heat is a the money for the bus and simply running to school and personal challenge, and a challenge he has overcome back.” several times. As a child, however, he grew up in what is now When he’s not pushing his body to the limit, he and Croatia. It was then under communist rule, and stories Erlinda also like to take more pedestrian hikes – well, about the freedoms in North America almost seemed pedestrian for those who have stared down Death Valley mythical, he says. The adage that anything was possible and won – along the Camino de Santiago, which winds with a little hard work a determination “really hit its way through the Pyrenees in France and Spain, as home” in his young mind. well as closer to home along the 800km Bruce Trail. “It was enchanting,” he said of the idea, noting his “It almost becomes spiritual, and I am not a spiritual father had made several attempts to flee as a refugee person” he says. “I want to take advantage of life. I before being captured and imprisoned. “On the third figure when they bury me, I have the rest of eternity attempt, he figured out a very elaborate plan with my George Biondic, pictured above with his wife Erlinda, to do nothing. While I’ve got this time, I want to take mom and the rest of us that nobody would suspect. He advantage of it.” trusted me and my younger sister – we were seven and was recently recognized with the 2013 Civic Apprecia- three – that we would tell no one, no neighbours.” tion Award by the Town of Aurora. He was singled out Pedestrian crossing for seniors The plan, he said, was to head to their grandfather’s for his contributions not only to Aurora, but the world farm. From there, they took a train close to the German stage as well, having set world records for athletes in border, but held back a bit when the rest of the people his age bracket. Auroran photo by David Falconer comes in over budget headed from the platform. By Brock Weir safer for residents of the “We could see people working in the fields, so we ran advantage,” he said. “I knew that if I wanted anything established townhome area, across this field to the forest and walked through the in life, I had to work for it. I was 18 years old when I Safer crossings on an as well as the two existing woods until nightfall. My father got some water, some planned out the rest of my life monetarily. There was increasingly busy section of condominium and seniors food, and everyone had something to carry.” a sense of self-reliance and every time I took a step John West Way are expected residences, and a third They eventually hit the boarder by morning and closer to my goal, I was encouraged and success breeds to take one step closer to condo building currently were assisted by a family in catching the bus. The success.” becoming a reality this week. under construction. driver sensed their plans, but he gave young George After a career in computer operations, before Councillors are set to Following tentative a chocolate bar and reassurances they would be fine. rounding out his working life at Revenue Canada, the approve the installation of approval at last week’s They were, and after six months in a German refugee one thing that was missing was someone to share it new pedestrian signals on General Committee meeting, camp, they arrived in St. John, NB. with. When he married Erlinda in the 1980s, he says he the heavily traffic collector if the project proceeds The events of his childhood, however, put him in finally had a sense of purpose. Since their marriage, road at its intersection with as recommended, the good stead for the future, he argues. she has not only been his partner, but the key ingredient Hollandview Trail. 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Region looks to redevelop and twin Aurora well by 2017 By Brock Weir of water permitted to well. It is optimising If you believe family matters pump from the Yonge the availability of the then you’re in good company! Wells serving the Street Aquifer is in the resource there.” Three generations of skiers have made the Yonge Street Aquifer have neighbourhood of 87.7 Also administering Caledon Ski Club their winter playground. been underperforming million litres a year. the public information We have the terrain, facilities and instruction when it comes to pumping Analysis on select wells session held last to suit every member of your family. – and Aurora could be in the Region have shown Wednesday at the Aurora Spend some time with your family – part of the solution. this has deteriorated Cultural Centre was and not on the road! The Region of York down to 82.5 million due senior project manager is leaning towards to wear and tear. Tammy Silverstone. Member benefits: installing a new well “It is a function of She said she expects the Join the • Close proximity to the GTA in Aurora to augment the wells being old,” she Region to move into a Caledon Ski Club • 26 trails serving all levels existing water supplies, says. “These are all over more detailed design of • Two terrain parks twinned with the existing 20 years old and some are the St. John’s Sideroad • Six lifts plus two magic carpets Regional well on the over 35. We all decline in well house within the Today! • No line-ups southwest quadrant of performance as we get next two months, as it • State-of-the-art snow making St. John’s Sideroad near older. Some of that can be will have to either be • Two picturesque lodges Yonge Street. regained and restoring expanded or rebuilt to with dining facilities The decision to twin was one of the options we accommodate the new • World class professional instruction the Aurora pump in looked at, but that is not operations, with a target • Full service rentals question was the result always a permanent fix. operational date in 2017. of lengthy consultation “The intent is not “We’re pretty confident • Kids Club nursery and analysis of wells to increase the overall we’re not going to affect • Kinder ski area currently tapping the capacity of the Yonge shallow or surface waters • Generous locker facilities. Yonge Street aquifer and Street aquifer, but or shallow wells in the Check us out today! how to get them back just to provide some area,” she says. “The Special one-year Trial Memberships up to snuff. A review redundancies so there is next round of testing are available! (Limited Spaces) period to the proposals backup.” will monitor any private For information call Gayle at is scheduled over the According to Ms. wells we have in the area. fall and winter, with the Quackenbush, a number These are all things we 519-927-5221 x 221 and book next steps ready to get of possible locations have to conclusively an introductory visit. into gear sometime in the were investigated for study and answer, but summer of 2014. solutions including based on the information “Aquifers are sites in Georgina and we have today, we think permeable sand and East Gwillimbury, but we can sustainably add gravel, almost like sites near the Yonge and new wells to the system. 17431 Mississauga Road underground lakes St. John’s Well, as well “Any effects [such Caledon, ON, L7K 0E9 with support,” explains with a new location near as noise to nearby www.caledonskiclub.on.ca Patty Quackenbush, Green Lane further north neighbours] we would Consultant Project rose to the top. be looking to mitigate. Manager for AECOM, “The Aurora site is There are lots of options the consultancy firmjust really an incremental for noise control. retained by the Region increase over what is These generators will to carry out the study, currently being captured typically make a lot of noting the primary in that site,” said Ms. noise. We generally try purpose of the project Quackenbush. “It to enclose those and is to recapture “lost wouldn’t be reasonable create soundproofing. capacity” of the existing to assume we could get Our objective will be to wells. another big gusher of mitigate any potential The maximum amount a well adjacent to the noise effects.”

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The Aurora Tigers, dressed in their best pink jerseys, faced off against the Central York Girls Jr. A team at the Aurora Community Centre last Friday for an evening of friendly play. Auroran photos by Jeff Doner FREE, No obligation program trial o er. 905-713-3733 Tigers continue battle against Dukes, St. Mike’s By Jeff Doner season. He said he has noticed some differences in the game, • MTO Licenced&Approved Course Provider but it hasn’t been too hard to adjust. Jerry Collins, Owner/Operator The Aurora Tigers had another up and down week, taking “The speed [and the physical play] are definitely a couple www.ontarionewdrivers.ca a 4 – 1 loss to the Wellington Dukes and then following it up steps up, for sure,” he said. “There are bigger, older guys. with a 4 – 1 win over St. Michael’s on Sunday. It’s quite a change. There are some really good teams and After another week, the Tigers have failed to string definitely each night you have to play your best and compete together two wins, keeping them in the middle of the pack in every shift to compete and win at this level. We weren’t too the standings. consistent at the beginning there, but hopefully each night we In Wellington on Sunday, netminder Kevin Entmaa made know how we have to work and how to play to win games.” 27 saves, while the Dukes added an empty netter late in the His teammate, Kory Kennedy, agreed that the Tigers have third for insurance. some work to do and it starts with playing some consistent Michael Laidley remained effective for the Tigers, scoring hockey. their only marker of the game in the third period, with assists “We have a highly skilled team, but with the newer going to Jacob Bonin and Arran MacDonald. guys, and the younger guys, the thing we’re going to have to That was the only offence the Tigers would muster, as the improve on is getting everyone to play a full 200-foot game and Dukes would shut things down and score four unanswered get everyone working hard and doing what it takes to come goals. out with a win,” he said. In the second period, Eric Williams was given a chance to “I think we just need to keep it simple. I think we get in a tie things up for Aurora after being pulled down by a hook, but little trouble when we try to make an extra pass or force a play for your was unsuccessful in the attempt. that’s not there, but tonight we just played hard, kept it simple Brushing off the loss, the Tigers then traveled south to and came out with a victory.” visit the St. Michael’s Buzzers in Toronto. Tigers out on the Town HEALTHY Entmaa once again got the start in goal and did not The Tigers weren’t just busy trying to move up in the disappoint, dusting aside 38 shots throughout the game, standings this week, but were out lending a helping hand and WATER including 18 in the second period alone. also raising awareness for breast cancer. “I felt good and obviously our team played well,” Entmaa On Friday night the Tigers laced up and wore their pink said. “Our defence really played strong, so I just tried to do my jerseys for a game against the Central York Girl’s Jr. A hockey SUPPLIES job and keep it simple and stop the shots that I could see. They team. The boys came out on top with a 9 – 7 win, but the game VISIT OUR SHOWROOM really made my job easy out there.” was fast-paced and close throughout. John ...water coolers | bottle style | point of use coolers Michael Laidley once again scored the first goal, on the Aurora Mayor Geoffrey Dawe was also on hand for the water softeners | chlorine removal units | filters, power play, to give his team an early lead. action and all proceeds from the box office were donated to reverse osmosis systems | water crocks | water softener St. Michael’s would knot things up shortly after, but the the Southlake Regional Health Centre. salts | ultra violet systems and treatment chemicals Tigers regained the lead on a goal by veteran Adam DiBrina, Many of the Tigers said the game was a blast and was a FILL YOUR OWN BOTTLE and Entmaa would shut the door. nice way to let loose and have a bit of fun. installers | service techs - Monday thru Friday Up 2 – 1 in the third, Drake Board would score another, parts & service dept. “It was nice to just get out there and get back to the basics with DiBrina adding his second goal into an empty net to cap of hockey and just get out there with the team and enjoy our HOURS: a 4 – 1 win. time out there,” Entmaa said. “It was for a good cause and we Mon - Fri: 8 am --5 pm With four goals in nine games, Laidley has helped pace a were all out there just having fun.” Ron Sat: 8 am --5 pm Tigers offence that is missing some key players to start the Then on Saturday morning the Tigers made an appearance Sun: Closed season. at the Real Canadian Superstore at St. John’s Sideroad and “It was good to get back on the winning side of things,” Bayview Avenue to help customers pack and load up their Come in to see 120 Mulock Dr. Unit #2 he said postgame. “It was definitely a really big team effort groceries. and everybody was working hard and doing the little things This Saturday, the Tigers will try on some different colours John & Ron Newmarket right. Puck battles were a big thing today and I felt we won the for Pink in the Rink. The Tigers will wear pink for their game corner of Sanford and mulock dr majority of those. That shows with how the score ended up.” against the Newmarket Hurricanes, at 7.30 p.m. at the ACC, in NewRoads Basebar Auro 2 10/12/12 5:00 PM Page 2 In his first year in the OJHL, Laidley has fit in nicely support of the Southlake Regional Cancer Centre. There will 905-235-7717 thus far after coming in from playing midget in Sudbury last be a silent auction, bake sale and Tigers-wear for sale.

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Bouchard “excited and honoured” by Hall of Fame induction By Jeff Doner from me, which probably spent with the Canadian It was a no-brainer for me, that I would become a better tournament, which hadn’t helped, because I was able National Team that she I’m sure some people didn’t player because of it, and I been done before,” she said. Carolin ‘Cal’ Bouchard to go in there and move past cherishes the most understand it, but I think did.” “I met a lot of great coaches is one of Aurora’s everybody’s expectations From 1997 to 2003, most people did.” She looks back fondly to in Aurora and got connected brightest athletes and is and start as a freshman and Bouchard played in 81 games Now living in San her days as a student and to the Ontario team from being recognized for her it was great.” for the national squad, which Francisco, CA, and working star player at Aurora High. there, so it was huge. It was achievements as part of the She wouldn’t hold on to led to a moment where she for The North Face jacket “Aurora High was a great a big turning point for me. It first class inducted into the the dark horse label, as it met one of her life-long company, Bouchard still program and we did really was like [coming to a] hotbed Sport Aurora Hall of Fame wasn’t long before she was dreams by making it to the has close ties to Aurora. Her well and took it to the OFSAA for basketball.” this year. attracting big attention from 2000 Sydney Olympics as the parents and friends still live “I was excited and other schools and sports national team’s co-captain here and she tries to make it honoured,” she told The media. She was labeled and starting point-guard. back at least once a year. ALUE BEYOND UMBERS Auroran. “I knew from my as one of the “Elite 11 “My proudest moment When asked about her high school coach, Steve Freshmen” by USA Today in was representing Canada hometown and its role in Herlihey, and my parents in the Olympics,” shaping her career, Bouchard that they nominated me, she said without gave credit to Aurora as but the way my dad put it, hesitation. “It formative to her career. CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS there are so many great was definitely“I remember leaving athletes and people from something that I Winnipeg and coming Aurora that have done thought about as a to Aurora for me to start great things. I was just kid growing up and ninth grade,” she said. “I honoured that I actually dreamed about, so was worried and thinking, Helping Business & got inducted into the first it was pretty special ‘Oh my gosh, I’m going to Individuals minimize taxes class.” for that to be able to Ontario and they’re going to for over 30 Years Kathy van Nostrand CGA Brian Roberts CGA,LPA Bouchard, 35, has come true.” be so much better than me,’ [email protected] [email protected] an impressive resume She was the only I was kind of worried about highlighted by a string Aurora athlete to it. My coaches in Winnipeg COMPLETE ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES of OFSAA titles, compete in the 2000 said this was an opportunity championships and Olympic Games. to play at a higher level of 905.727.8046 accolades while a student That same year, competition and to learn and 144 WELLINGTON STREET EAST at Aurora High School Bouchard was the from 1991 – 96. first Canadian and She was a star at first Boston College the Canadian National player ever drafted Junior Basketball to the WNBA, being Championships in 1994, selected by the 1995 and 1996, winning Detroit Shock. a gold medal for team Bouchard Ontario in those years. surprised few when When she graduated she announced she high school in 1996, she would not report to moved on to the greener training camp for Play Hockey with the Pros pastures of Boston Supplied photo the Shock, due to College on a four-year her commitments November 15th • Magna Centre • Newmarket scholarship to play NCAA her first season and went on to Team Canada. It was a Division 1 basketball at to be an NCAA all-star and decision she said was not at Live the Dream. Make a difference a school known for its Big East Conference scholar- all difficult. athletics. athlete of the year in 2000. “The Olympics had Net proceeds go “It was interesting “I had a great experience been my big goal,” she said. Presented by to support the homeless because I wasn’t highly at Boston College; I played in “The WNBA was a great in York Region recruited,” she said of her the Big East, which is sadly byproduct of it, but the decision to go to the US. “I no longer, but it was a great Olympics was my big goal thought I was a little bit of conference. I had a great and I was pretty vocal about a dark horse because at the time and went to the NCAA, that even before the draft, so time not a lot of Canadians which I always watched as a it was less of a controversy were going down to the kid and admired and hoped because it was just out there States and I feel like I was I would be able to play in it that there was no way I was at the age range where that one day.” going to training camp. Lace up with picked up. As successful as “It just wasn’t as “I don’t think a lot of Bouchard’s days in the important to me as being Maple Leafs Alumni and people really expected much NCAA were, it was time able to play for my country. Breakfast of Women Olympians Champions Spotlight including Bob McGill, Kris King, Mark Osborne, Cherie Piper and Sami Jo Small Ducks Look Forward to an Exciting New Season! By Reg Chappell 5th at the Commonwealth status. 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Some councillors welcome “tougher”, “progressive”, tree protection…

By Brock Weir who argued the measures to the quality of life, not were a long time coming. just visually, but for all Councillors remain “I am pleased with the they do. What I have heard divided on a new bylaw direction this bylaw has from Aurora residents is which would impose gone,” said Councillor they want control over tougher restrictions on Chris Ballard. “It is the number of trees cut. residents and golf courses my sense that over a I don’t think this bylaw is looking to cut down trees. number of years there too restrictive. I just think The proposed bylaw have been a number of that anyone who wants was presented last week at instances where people to cut a large number of the committee level after have expressed concern trees has to apply for a several developments about significant treepermit and justify how in Aurora seeking to removal, not just on golf they want to do that.” remove trees – from courses but on private The proposed bylaw large scale developments residential properties as was also supported along Bayview Avenue to well. I think this will help by Councillors Wendy individual properties – clarify and really drive Gaertner, John Gallo, and have received closer and home the point I believe Sandra Humfryes. closer scrutiny around the majority of residents In supporting the the table. place on the value of trees motion, Councillor Gallo Should the new in our community.” said the application measures be approved Councillor Ballard process was largely Priscilla Suntini of TD and Jill Kelly of Evergreen, an environmental charity, were by Council, the number also harkened back to the same but the key joined by Marie, Misty, and Jason at Saturday’s tree planting in south Aurora. of trees one can remove a meeting he held with difference stemmed in Auroran photo by David Falconer from a property without Councillor John Gallo the approval process. a permit would be with residents concerned Mr. Downey said the While she said she $100,000 is, in some cases, it is good neighbours reduced to two from the over significant treeadministrative process supported tougher not a lot of money,” she and good corporate current four. In addition, cuttings at the Beacon outlined in the bylaw measures and restrictions said. “I would not like to citizenship to understand golf courses which are Hall Golf Course. would allow applications for tree removal in Aurora, see a maximum on that.” that tree management currently exempt from There, he said input to be dealt with in a Councillor Gaertner said Despite concerns is key to a sustainable existing tree permit from neighbours was more time-efficient way she wasn’t pleased with raised by others, by the community. This bylaw bylaw would be limited “overwhelmingly in as Council approval everything in the bylaw. time last week’s debate is a good step in ensuring to 10 trees within any 12 favour of a strengthened would often create Penalties under the bylaw came to a close, Councillor that. month window. tree bylaw”. He rejected delays. Permits would be were her issue. According Ballard was not swayed in “At least [we’ll] have According to Al arguments from approved his department to the draft document, his support. our staff review plans so Downey, the changes, Councillors opposed (see but if there was an appeal an offence under the “I think it is a they feel more comfortable while more restrictive, over) to the bylaw that process, only then would bylaw would be liable to reasonable expectation and citizens should feel are also in line with other the new measures would Council have the chance a minimum fine of $500, we’re placing on more comfortable that municipalities. be unduly restrictive on to step in. with a maximum penalty homeowners and golf professionals have looked The tougher private businesses such For Councillor Gallo, set at $100,000. This, she courses,” he said. “None at proposals to remove a restrictions were received as golf courses. this was an added “layer of argued, could give some of us like to be told tree or multiple trees, or well by some Councillors “Trees are so important protection” for what was satisfaction to larger what to do, but when perhaps even hundreds already on the books; but scale developers. we live in a community of trees in the case of a 289-879-0177 streamlining the process “I know we had a and increasingly in golf course and see that Divine Heart Centre and essentially bypassing for Awakening Spiritual Growth situation where somebody a community that is it is reasonable. [What Council and that gave him cut down many trees and growing in size, I think was lacking] was public pause, but the application Sunday Morning Meditation confidence that at least we Beacon Hall. She told might be and I understand at Hillary House process, in his view, is have someone with some The Auroran she and the they did a very thorough 15372 Yonge St. Aurora pretty thorough. ability to make those Ratepayers have been job just looking at other 9am weekly, by donation A window would still kinds of judgements in working for “years” to get municipalities. We were Full Moon Meditation be open for golf courses at Hillary House Oct. 17th, 7:30pm the community.” a more “progressive” tree a little surprised at the to remove trees as they www.divineheartcentre.ca One community bylaw that is in keeping reaction of some of the see fit by going through Rev. Tracy L. Cox, B. Msc. member watching closely with other municipalities. Councillors. We weren’t the process, something Ordained Minister, Spiritual Counsellor is Susan Walmer, a local “We were pleased last expecting those reactions Metaphysical and Meditation Instructor which he said was “not too environmentalist who year with the work the and we would have hoped Weddings, Celebration of Life, House and Baby Blessings onerous.” was worked closely with Town was putting into it,” that through the process the Ratepayers of Aurora she said. “They included we would have heard a Yonge South (RAYS) over a number of people from little bit more about that their concerns stemming departments across Town rather than it being the from the tree cuttings at as to what the impacts last minute.” Page 16 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 17

…while others argue it is “illogical” and lot size does matter

property. If this Town is almost like a Mommie kind of bylaw. I don’t think makes it impossible for Dearest situation where our residents understand golf course operators to I am doing this for your the implications of us conduct their business in own good. ‘I am putting approving this until they the best way they know all these restrictions on go and cut a tree down.” how, Beacon Hall might you, but it is for your own Added Mayor Dawe: very well become another good.’ “We were put here to form development.” “All you have to do rational decisions and Also opposing the is look around a golf I don’t think this meets bylaw on this front was course and see these are that particular test. I Councillor John Abel. responsible people with object to the concept that Going back to earlier trees. The reason why we need a more restrictive arguments made in the we’re doing this is for one bylaw and I don’t see how evening by Parks Manager golf course. There is no this is going to help us one Jim Tree that golf course reason to set upon this little bit. superintendents opposed any restrictions on their property, he said “restrictions” alone were Katie and Katie of Aurora were joined by Georgie from Stouffville in taking a well- a reason not to go forward. Come and see earned lunch break during TD Tree Days on Carisbrooke Circle. People of all ages, “It is restricting Domenic at including families, made a day of planting saplings and shrubs on the western our businesses, it is restricting our slope of the neighbourhood leading down to Bayview Avenue. A & F Hair Elite homeowners and I know Barbershop & Hairstyling Auroran photo by Brock Weir it is a feel-good thing to say, ‘Let’s save the trees!’ By Brock Weir new tree protection bylaw, bylaw. In the Aurora Shopping Centre but I want to be practical property owners across “You need to take into Next to No Frills on this,” he said. “I want Should a property the board would have the consideration the area a bit more common sense owner with a quarter-acre number of trees on their and apply some sort of 14800 Yonge St. Aurora Ont. L4G 1N3 • Tel: 905-727-6212 ~Since 1970~ on this whole situation. It property and a handful properties they would be calculation so that the of trees have the same allowed to remove without rules are applied fairly restrictions as someone a permit reduced from across the board,” he with two or more acres four to two. This, argued said. “To look at it from Hogan’s Inn at Four Corners and a large swath of Mayor Geoffrey Dawe the residential versus the woodland when it comes and Councillors such commercial sector, the is excited to announce... to tree cutting? as Michael Thompson, rules need to be applied That’s the question should be given further similarly and to just limit asked by some Councillors consideration. the number is the wrong last week in opposing Older areas in town, principle. You need to find a draft bylaw imposing for instance, are less the right calculation and tougher restrictions on dense and are likely to move forward.” property owners – from have greater numbers of This was a view homeowners to golf trees on their lots, argued supported by Mayor Dawe. courses – which was Councillor Michael Throwing out a standard branded “irrational.” Thompson. This, he said, lot size in Aurora of 5,500 is back! If Council adopts the is illogical in applying a feet, Mayor Dawe said his lot is four times that to come up with, but also business. As an “essential $28 Unlimited Full Service Menu! size, yet each lot would to impose, he added. part of that operation”, be subject to the same “Trying to rationalize that should be given ~ Eggs Benny ~ Soup and Salad Selections standard of two trees the number of trees with further consideration, she without a permit. the size of the property is said. Councillors were put ~ French Toast ~ Pasta Feature “I am going to suggest not something we felt was at the table by residents to that Mr. Stronach going to be appropriate exercise their judgement, ~ Corned Beef Hash with ~ Smoke Salmon Nicoise .... & more! probably has at least 200 and we felt the number she added, and this bylaw acres in his estate and of trees was important would restrict voters from Poached Egg Coffee, Tea, Pop, Juice, he can take down two rather than relating that exercising their own. trees,” he said. “How does to a particular size.” “Who is it that owns ~ Gourmet Burger Still and Sparkling Water this make any sense? It Mayor Dawe however a property that doesn’t makes no sense at all. was undeterred. understand the value of a ~ Fresh Seafood all included! People will plant their “Would Council mature tree?” she asked. own trees. I planted all of support a flat rate for “Real estate is advertised Kids Pasta and Kids Chicken Fingers available my own and now I have to property taxes across and one of the biggest come to Council because I Town”, he asked “tongue assets is a mature garden Kids under 12 pay their age! didn’t do a very good job in cheek.” “I see no and trees. Who is it that in planting them, they rationalization for this wants to go out with an are too close together and and I can’t support it.” axe and chop it down for EvEry Sunday they need to come down.” Councillor Thompson the fun of it? Nobody with from 11am to 3pm Asking how staff said he agreed and added any sense. arrived at that number, that this situation, as “I don’t think I was sent Al Downey, Director of well as restricting golf here to create restrictions Call 905.833.5311 Parks and Recreation, courses to 10 trees per for my neighbours and said that was a fairly year without a permit was the people that live in to book your table at York Region’s standard number shared methodology that was this Town, to take away by other municipalities. neither “sound nor fair.” their right to exercise Most Historic Restaurant It also achieved their Indeed, this restriction their own judgement on objective of making a on golf courses took up their property. I don’t Follow us on Twitter @HogansInn more “restrictive” bylaw. a significant chunk of think that is why I am Developing a formula to last week’s debate. From here. I am here to protect calculate how many trees Councillor Evelyn Buck’s their rights to exercise Reservations are recommended; take home or take out not permitted during Sunday Brunch could be removed from a perspective, golf courses their own judgement property based on lot size are businesses and trees and particularly in the HOGAN’S INN • 12998 KEELE ST. KING CITY • THE HUNT PUB would be difficult not only are a key part of that management of their own

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By Brock Weir choices in your life. I have had to do a different path. The love for theatre, that with myself in different ways however, was undiminished. Harry Lavigne rarely judges a in the past few years, and the play After experiencing community book – or a play, for that matter – by has really connected with me. That theatres throughout York Region, its cover. brings out my passion for the script he was eventually drawn to Theatre 905-726-4132 But he usually knows whether and makes me really want to make Aurora two years ago with their he’s going to love a play within the this play succeed.” ambitious production of Moises first 10 pages, he says. While “Missing” is all about Kaufman’s “The Laramie Project”, As he puts the finishing touches making choices, stumbling into the following the true story of a Jenny’s Nails Spa Inc. on “Missing”, a play by Florence theatre world wasn’t necessarily a rural American town upended by Gibson, opening next Friday at choice for Mr. Lavigne. A Newmarket the murder of gay teen Mathew Theatre Aurora, these first 10 pages native and Aurora employee now Shepard. Established Since 2005 lead to what can only be described living in Georgina with his family, He had the sense of a community as a passion project. he describes himself as a “dramatic theatre trying to re-establish their PROFESSIONAL NAILS AND WAXING SERVICES “This is a play I brought to kid” while a high school student. identity and their voice for the year • Brazilian Waxing ($31) Theatre Aurora’s play reading His school held auditions for a ahead, and now he believes they FREE committee after I bought it seven play when he was in Grade 11 and have “a really solid idea of where Personal • Body Waxing We have years ago at the Theatre Ontario although interested in the drama, they want to go.” Kit 350 regular festival,” says Mr. Lavigne. “From its musical component put him off. Much in the vein of “The Laramie and the moment I read it, I fell in love Whiling away the time, his younger Project” and its sequel mounted • Spa Manicure & Pedicure 118 Shellac/ with it – the style of writing, the brother, who played in the school earlier this season, “Missing” is Gelish creativity, and the real artsy feeling band, asked him to come back and something new for community • Nails Art Designs colours On-line available that it has. It connected with me on hear a song they were working on theatre. booking my first reading. When I direct a • Men’s Waxing and suggested Harry would not get “It has only been done once, and available play, I know from the first 10 pages if the full effect of the piece without that was as a professional show it is going to be a play I love.” lending his voice to the lyrics. downtown,” says Lavigne, noting As the committee chose the play “I started carrying the tune and the ensemble is almost a set piece Happy Hours almost right away, evidently it leaves when I came to school the next day, themselves. “It is not something – Bio - gel 10% OFF a lasting impression. all my friends were congratulating that is typically done in community 1-3pm Mon.–Wed. “Missing” follows the story of a me because I had gotten the lead theatre and I was really excited at – U.V. gel with this rural Ontario town rocked by the in the play,” he says. “My younger an opportunity to show not only ad only disappearance of Evelyn MacMillan, brother had tricked me into regular community members of – Powder gel MEN who has simply vanished without auditioning. The play was entered Aurora, but also to show fellow Welcome a trace. The case is taken on by a into the Sears Drama Festival that members of community theatre – Acrylic city slicker detective who turns the year and I ended up winning Best that you can step out of the box and sleepy town upside down looking for Actor. I caught the bug from that, provide a great show for people to M -F 10-7 S a t . 9-5 Sun. Closed the truth. and I went back the next year and see. “As Carol grows closer to won Best Actor the second time.” “My actors have given me nothing 18A Wellington St. E. Evelyn’s husband and withdraws A love for community theatre but solid commitment. They were 905-727-9900 DEBIT from her own, long-hidden secrets was born. It was a career path he off book the first week of rehearsals. bubble to the surface,” says Lavigne. said he hoped to follow, attending They were there and they want “What you realise when you get to theatre school for four years, but that extra energy that comes from www.jennynailsspa.ca the end of the story is the play itself after getting married young, and an audience. Now it is putting the is about relationships and making having children, his life took him on frame around the picture.” [email protected]

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Lenses and much more! Aurora Cultural Centre board member Karin Allan was joined Tuesday by organ grinder Klaus Wehrenberg, along with Ross Smith and Steve Falk of the Thursday Night Jam Band to kick off Oktoberfest. The Centre will host Fest in October on October 19, featuring food from Gabriel’s Café and en evening of dancing. Auroran photo by David Falconer Page 18 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 19

Hillary House aims for something different with October 18 ball By Brock Weir Street landmark which had a wonderful experience. together what could be the is Aurora’s only National People spoke really, really first in an ongoing series Hillary House marked Historic Site. Organizers well of it and it made some of auctions to celebrate the its’ 150th anniversary with bill the event as a “great money for us. As part of our founding families behind

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Wellington St. E. B a The second annual way.” very good vehicle to raise Geikie, was from Scotland,” Walk-ins welcome Hillary House Ball will be At $150 per ticket, money and, at the same time, says Mr. Albino. “He built held next Friday, October 18 guests will enjoy cocktails, raise visibility. the house in 1862 and he 130 Hollidge Blvd. • 905-727-6030 at the King Valley Golf Club. sold it in 1869 to Dr. Strange Despite the change of from England who then venue from The Mansion sold it seven years later to (Dinardo’s) last year, Dr. Hillary from Ireland. organizers promise once There is a bit of a British again the ball will help Isles theme and it very celebrate the national much mirrors the overall historic site’s past while early settlement of York looking forward to the Region. We are thinking of future. auctioning off something to Bathroom & Kitchen “We wanted to do Scotland this year, England Accessories something a little different next year, and Ireland the and we thought it was a year after that. We’re trying first class venue,” says Bill to tie a little bit of heritage Tel: 905-727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. Albino, chair of this year’s to that.” www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario Ball, on the venue change. Other items in the silent “We explored all the options auction include original Organizers of this year’s Hillary House Ball attempted around Aurora, including pieces of art, as well as The Mansion, which did a to recreate the Victorian scene above last Friday at the limited edition prints from FAN MAN good job for us last year, but Aurora GO Station to promote next week’s event, but the estate of the late artist given that there are so many Mother Nature got in the way. The 2013 Hillary House Dorothy Clark-McClure, who galas nowadays, we wanted Ball will be held October 18 at King Valley. immortalized the building in BRING THE HEAT to differentiate ourselves a Auroran photo by David Falconer countless pieces of art over TO YOUR FEET! little bit. her long and storied career. “We wanted a place that appetizers, and get hands- “This year, we’re going “I would like people to could serve the quality on as well with specially to have our Town Crier leave feeling good about of meal that we want, selected medical and other make things interesting their contribution and this and could hold the size historic artefacts from the and entertaining. We have a is the most enjoyable gala of crowd we wanted to Hillary House Collections fantastic silent auction, and they have been to,” says Mr. attract. King Valley was – with gloves on, of course we have had a lot of support Albino. “Will that happen? I very, very accommodating. – with curator Catherine from businesses, merchants, hope so. Their aspiration is this will Richards. and restaurateurs around “[Hillary House] has a become an annual event and Live music will once Town.” tremendous place in the we will host it there for years again be presented by the One big ticket item which psyche of Aurora and I want to come.” After Hours Big Band, a big might very well be in the people to come out and feel Proceeds raised for hit at last year’s ball, with a silent auction is a trip to they have helped support it Wed - Fri - Sat 10 to 5, Thurs 10 to 7 this year’s ball will go repertoire spanning much Scotland. Mr. Albino says and, at the same time, they towards the ongoing of the 20th century. the AHS has worked out a have enjoyed themselves restoration, maintenance, “We felt last year was very “attractive” deal with tremendously and would 905-841-2832 and preservation of really successful,” says Mr. tour operators in Richmond want to do it again every 220 Industrial Pkwy. S Hillary House, the Yonge Albino. “People who came Hill and Newmarket to put year from now on.” Money is well spent on safety, says councillor From page 11 intersection, but I do have a saved by including this pedestrian signals and their question of whether or not it in next year’s budget installation will clock in at needs to be done now,” said and including sidewalk just under $94,700, nearly Councillor Evelyn Buck. modifications, as well as $21,000 over previously “These buildings were all whether closer sources of Traditional Style, Custom Kitchens and Design approved funds. understood to be retirement power could be found to cut “Residents in the area buildings. John West Way is the cost, such as power from have expressed safety known as a busy collector a nearby light poll or tapped concerns in crossing John and getting busier with all into one of the buildings for West Way to access Civic the additional developments. which this is being built. Square Park and shopping When their site plan was “This is a piece of public areas beyond the park,” said approved, why weren’t the infrastructure that needs Ilmar Simanovskis, Director developers required to put to be provided for through of Infrastructure, in a report in that facility they should a public infrastructure to Council. “The traffic have known their residents connection,” said Mr. signals only control traffic would need? Why didn’t they Simanovskis, noting on John West Way and only give us money for it and have power from a streetlight stop traffic (display a red it included in the site plan?” would not be enough to light) when activated by a In response, Councillor do the job. “To tie it into a pedestrian.” Paul Pirri who chaired last private service connection Included in the project week’s meeting, argued is not appropriate and it are two traffic signals that because the funds for is not something I would with countdown displays, this project are coming out recommend. It would take us pavement markings, of Development Charges from having control of that additional street lighting, that the developers indeed power supply and it would and audible signals for those were paying for it. Marco also hamper the operation who need them. Ramunno, Aurora’s Director of the intersection because Of the more than $21,000 of Planning, said nothing of now we would be relying additional funds needed to this nature was included as upon a private connection to complete the project, $12,200 specific conditions in their that power.” is attributed to connecting development plans. Other Council members to a power supply 125 metres Mr. Simanovskis were in favour of going from the location, and the added, however, that forward with the larger balance to building ramps when the building still budget. in the sidewalks outside of under construction was “Council decided to put any previously scheduled up for approval, a debate this in because pedestrian sidewalk improvement was had on whether they traffic is only going to projects in the area. should request a signalized increase in that area,” said Although Councillors intersection, but trafficMayor Geoffrey Dawe. “I do approved the project at the studies were carried out support the increase.” committee level last week, and they missed the mark to Councillor Wendy they questioned whether warrant one. Gaertner said she agreed. 130 Hollidge Blvd., Unit B10 this increase in cost would “We didn’t feel we would “I am very sorry it has Aurora, ON L4G 8A3 be necessary since a building have a sufficient argument,” come in over budget, but on one of the intersection’s he said. we’re talking about safety, Tel. 905.503.1059 four corners is still under Councillor Buck, which is why we made our construction. however, pressed on in her original decision. I think tax Toll Free 877.397.7518 “I am not arguing against arguments, questioning dollars or DCs that are spent blackriverkitchens.com putting in a signalized whether money could be in the name of safety are Page 20 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 THE AURORAN, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 21

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Coming Events ONGOING event will feature an open mic and stage WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 SEPTEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 9 for speakers, artists, and musicians to Garden Aurora! The Aurora Garden lend their voice to the cause. The event Wavestage Theatre Company will host and Horticultural Society invites you to will also feature the premiere of the film an eight week acting Masterclass Program hear Kate Seaver, Horticulturist, Floral York Region: Behind The Masks, part of beginning September 23 running on select Designer, and Garden Décor Expert, speak the Quest for Youth York Region Schools dates through December 9. Working with on the vast array of uses for lavender. event. an experienced director, you will develop “Lavender Lore” is presented at the Royal a practical understanding of text and FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway character, basic vocal and movement The Aurora Historical Society hosts North at 8 p.m. Please join us for our last skills, and plenty of tips and techniques The Hillary House Ball. 6 p.m. arrival. speaker of the year and an opportunity to keep you relaxed in audition scenarios. 7 p.m. dinner at King Valley Golf Club. to be inspired by our natural world. The masterclass will be looking at specific Support the ongoing preservation and Further information at www.gardenaurora. acting techniques and skills, drawing restoration of Hillary House National com or 905-713-6660. from practitioners such as Stanislavski Historic Site while enjoying an amazing WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 and Meisner, to make scenes come alive, meal, live music and dancing in an Hollandview Trail Retirement bring believable characters into being, elegant venue. Tickets $150 per person, Community hosts a Collectors Showcase. and learn to create magical moments on tax receipt to be issued for a portion of the Come see the various collections that will stage as an actor. For more information, ticket price. Please visit hillaryhouseball. be on display and meet their collectors! contact Sarah Kyle at wavestagetheatre@ ca for more details. Collections include coins, stamps, gmail.com. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 postcards, milk bottles, wooden kitchen THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 The Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 wares from the 1800s, vintage fishing Amnesty International writes letters Church Street presents Fest in October tackle and much more. If you have a on current human rights issues, 7.30 dinner & dance. Popular Aurora 13-piece collection that you would like to display, p.m., The Rectory, Trinity Anglican dance band The Thursday Night Jam please contact Janet or Patty at 905-841- Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora. All presents the ultimate dancing mix, with 1001 for more details. 2 – 4 p.m. welcome. Information: 905-713-6713. a few Oktoberfest tunes for good measure. OCTOBER 25 – 26 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Harvest-inspired fare from Gabriel’s The Aurora United Church will hold Aurora’s Tigers will be in the pink Café. Cash bar. Tickets, only $35, with its annual Fall Rummage Sale on Friday today, for the annual PINK IN THE RINK! all proceeds benefitting programming at and Saturday. Events get underway Friday, Fundraiser. The home team will be the Aurora Cultural Centre. For tickets October 25 from 1 – 8 p.m. with the individual wearing, as the name suggests, pink in the for this 19+ licensed event, drop by the sale and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 rink to support the Southlake Regional Centre, or call to order over the phone noon with their bag sale. The Aurora United Cancer Centre. A silent auction and bake at 905-713-1818. For info check www. Church is located on Yonge Street at Tyler sale will also support the local hospital. auroraculturalcentre.ca. Fully accessible Aveune. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 building; elevator entrance at north doors. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Bonsai Hill Tea and Aurora artists * * * * Newmarket’s Elman W. Campbell host “I Will Go With You Anywhere”, an It’s that time of year again as Hillary Museum, from 7 – 9 p.m. will host Isobel evening of poetry featuring performers, House holds their Annual Fall Cleanup Warren, a veteran journalist in print and storytellers and poets. 7 – 9 p.m. (15263 from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rake leaves, trim broadcast, and a Creative Writing teacher. She Yonge Street). Featuring musician Alex bushes and help prepare the Hillary will be here to sign copies of two new books. Nugent, and poets Shoshana Barak, House grounds for winter with the Her historical novel, In Them Days, set in Bob Brooks, Deborah Campo, Stephanie direction of the landscape committee. 9.30 1920, unveils the challenges facing farming Davidson, Sterling Dillinger, Michael a.m. to 2 p.m. Pizza lunch provided. To communities – and women – in a rapidly Dwyer, Troy Harkin, Dianne Hughes, register as a volunteer, please contact the changing post-War world. WORDPLAY 2013, Michael Rowbottom, Linda Squires, Aurora Historical Society office by phone is a sparkling premiere for fifteen of York Dierdre Tomlinson, and Malcolm Watts. at 905-727-8991 or email cda@aurorahs. Region’s promising new writers. For more THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 com. information, please call 905-953-5314 or email: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 [email protected]. The Museum The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is located at 134 Main St., South, Newmarket. hosts a marketing workshop today Sport Aurora will host their annual starting at 9 a.m. at the Chamber Office Breakfast of Champions, honouring SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 (14483 Yonge Street). Event host Javed S. local sports champs and teams today. The White Heather Pipes and Drums Khan will show you how to grow your Tickets are now on sale through the hosts their annual Hallowe’en Party and business through email and social media Sport Aurora office with players, coaches, Dance this evening at 8 p.m. at the Royal marketing. and parents getting the first crack. For Canadian Legion, Aurora. Featuring * * * * more information on the Sport Aurora performances from the White Heather Pipes Breakfast of Champions, contact Sport and Drums, disk jockey, dancing, prizes and The York Region Poverty PACC costumes, get dressed up, come on out, and will host the International Day for the Aurora at 905-726-4776 or email Breakfast chair Doug Legallais at odlegallais@ join the fun! 105 Industrial Parkway North. $5 Eradication of Poverty tonight at Stellar per person. Hall (1220 Stellar Drive, Newmarket). The rogers.com. Aurora will gain second MP after next Federal election Spatafora of Richmond Hill, former mayor and member right now and the cohesiveness of one voice Liberal candidate Tim Jones. is extremely important in order to make sure we are Newmarket-Aurora’s current MP, Lois Brown, heard properly.” lives in the northern riding as a resident of Looking ahead to what could be his new riding Newmarket. She confirms to The Auroran she will in less than two years, Mr. Menegakis said with the be carrying the Conservative banner once again in “affinity” between Aurora and Oak Ridges it would the reconfigured Newmarket-Aurora. 2011 Liberal have been “preferable” to keep Aurora intact. candidate Kyle Peterson has also confirmed his “The Boundaries Commission had a goal intention to run for the Liberals in the next Federal of 106,000 residents per riding, plus or minus a election as well. Mr. Peterson came second to Ms. percentage and they could not make it any other way Brown in the last go-round, as a first-time candidate but to split Aurora at Wellington,” he said. “It was after spearheading a number of local campaigns unfortunate that nothing could happen and this was behind the scenes. the only way they could get the numbers.” The decision to split Aurora federally was vocally While the Commission states the next Federal opposed by Ms. Brown, as well as MPP Frank election is planned for October 2015, it notes the Klees, Mayor Geoffrey Dawe and Councillors, who earliest an election could be called with the new Last Week’s Puzzle Solution presented alternative proposals to redrawing the boundaries is April 2014. boundaries with the split. “I itemized the reasons I felt Aurora should be kept as one unit, so I regret it hasn’t happened,” said Ms. Brown on the initial recommendations. “York Vic Burconak Region is the lynchpin in the rest of the province of Koben Sys- because we are the fastest growing Region in Ontario and we knew things were going to be redistributed tems “powers” somehow.” up Monday at Debate over the fate of Aurora’s electoral the new electric boundaries gained considerable attention through vehicle fuelling the community, with residents making submissions station now in- to two public input sessions and appealing to stalled for the Councillors. They, and municipal staff, drafted public at Aurora a variety of possible solutions, particularly Town Hall. highlighting Aurora’s historic and geographic connections to Oak Ridges and King. Auroran “We are such a small community physically and photo by in population that to split it up and have two Federal MPs just does not make sense,” said Mayor Dawe at David Falconer the time. “I don’t see how we would benefit from that. We have one Federal member and one Provincial

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Aurora students take on international public speaking comp. in King By Mark Pavilons have been preparing for going into the competition strategy is to do my best get involved in judging an 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. this event for months, and will be to practise as much in all three of my events. international event. For more information or The Country Day School in the end, only a handful as I can. The more prepared I know there are a lot of The event runs October to register, visit www.cds. (CDS) will host the 33rd will be selected to represent I am, the more confident great individuals at this 17, 6-10 p.m.; October 18, 8:30 on.ca/iispsc, email iispsc@ Annual International their school and country at I will be throughout the competition who can a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and October cds.on.ca or call 905-833-3640. Independent Schools’ Public the World Public Speaking competition.” communicate eloquently, Speaking Competition Championships held in Lukas Weese, a Grade so it’s important for me (IISPSC) from October Lithuania in April 2014. 12 student from Aurora, personally to not get 17 - 20 at the Kingbridge CDS will have three will also compete in three overly confident and just Conference Centre in King students participating in categories: Radio Newscast, deliver my speeches to the City. this year’s event, including After-Dinner Speaking and best of my ability. I am This prestigious event Natalie Ganzhorn, a Grade 10 Extemporaneous. At last very superstitious so it is will draw more than 150 high important for me not to school students and their guarantee anything and just coaches, from 48 schools approach every task with an representing eight different optimistic attitude.” countries, including Peru, Tournament coordinator India, England, Germany, and CDS English and drama Pakistan, Bermuda, the U.S. teacher, Kerstin Wyndham- and Canada. West, has coached public The finals will take place speaking and debating at on Sunday, October 20 in the CDS for 19 years. Performing Arts Centre at “The Country Day School The Country Day School. is thrilled and honoured Close to 300 judges will to be this year’s host of be needed for the first three the prestigious IISPSC,” Providing assistance to Estate Executors days of competition: October said Wyndham-West. “The Aurora students Natalie Ganzhorn and Lukas Weese 17 - 19. Members of the three CDS competitors have 905 601-1986 will put their speaking skills to the test next weekend community are encouraged plenty of public speaking Have you been named executor of a loved one’s estate? to come out and experience in the 33rd annual International Independent Schools’ and debating experience Do you need help with the many tasks you’re facing? this exciting opportunity. Public Speaking Competition in King. under their belts.” We can assist with any or all of your duties and No experience is required, Pickering College and St. it is highly entertaining, student from Aurora and last year’s IISPSC in Calgary, Andrew’s College will also ensure you minimize your liability as an Executor. and volunteers will be given year’s Canadian National Lukas finished first overall have teams represented at Serving Aurora and surrounding area. a full briefing at the start of Junior Champion and top in Radio Newscast and took the upcoming competition, Free Executor Checklist at www.executorservices.net each day. under-15 speaker at the 2013 home the glass trophy for his as will a number of Toronto During the four-day World Championships held Impromptu performance. schools, including St. competition, students’ in Durban, South Africa. “It is a true honour to Clement’s School, University intellectual might and Natalie will be competing in represent my school and of Toronto Schools, Royal St. ability to think on their three categories: Impromptu Canada in this event. The George’s College and The feet will be put to the test Speaking, Persuasive Country Day School has York School. as each student competes Speaking and Dramatic done so many amazing Visitors will be staying ANGIE’S GYM in three of nine possible Interpretation. things for me to develop at the Kingbridge Centre for categories, spanning two Ganzhorn said it’s my intellectual and social the duration of the event, and REHAB styles of debate to various an amazing opportunity skills that I feel it is my with a few overseas teams impromptu and prepared to learn from fellow responsibility to give back being billeted with CDS Personal Training, that really is personal, whatever your public speaking categories. competitors and a great to them by participating families. goals are. Exercise plans are combined with nutrition advice, The competition will be chance to make friends from in something I love to This is an exciting weights, cardio, yoga and meditation. I take the whole person stiff, the creative wit sharp, around the world. do,” Weese said. opportunity for local approach and design a grogram for you. Fully certified and the stakes high. Students “My personal strategy “For me, my personal community members to kinesiologist and personal training specialist. Come see me and see You don’t have to reach for the stars to achieve your dreams: Williams how great you can feel every day!! By Jeff Doner enable us to go where we then believing in yourself of the most amazing want to go in life.” to have the courage to things I’ve done in my [email protected] Pursuing your dreams Dr. Williams began pursue those dreams and life, being in space and and goals isn’t as hard describing his foray go through all the ups and or call or text 289-338-4011 as it may seem. That’s into the sciences and to downs, and when it seems From page 23 the message astronaut becoming a physician. really tough to persevere and Southlake CEO, Dr. He told students that an and never give up. Dave Williams, had for ad in the paper led to “Generally it has students at Pickering him applying to become worked out for me and it College during a special an astronaut, a lifelong has been quite a ride.” presentation last week. dream. He never let those Dr. Williams said he Presents This opportunity to dreams escape him and first started dreaming hear Dr. Williams’ story encouraged students to about going into space "HEROIC EXPLOITS" was awarded to Pickering do the same, noting that back in 1961, when he

College, as the top as people grow up, they saw the Golden Hawks Saturday, October 19- 8PM at Trinity Anglican Church in Aurora...79 Victoria St. fundraising school in the tend to become more aerobatic flying team Sunday, October 20 - 7:30 PM at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. 10268 Yonge St. lead-up to the 2013 Run or conservative and take in Montreal, as well as Walk for Southlake. The fewer risks to do what seeing Buzz Aldren and Program: school raised $4,378 to they love. his team first set foot on benefit the hospital. Through passion, the moon. VERDI – Nabucco Overture “Believe in yourself persistence and Little did he know that MOZART – Violin Concerto No.5, Guest Artist: Vivian Chon, Violin and believe in your performance, he later in life, he would dreams,” he said to a reassured the students not only eventually rub BEETHOVEN – Symphony No.3 "Eroica" gymnasium full of wide- that they can be who they elbows with Aldren, but eyed students. “It’s all want to be. would also go on to set Tickets: Saturday: Adults $28, Seniors $23, Students $15 about having the courage “My advice would a Canadian record for Sunday: Adults $30, Seniors $25, Students $15 to pursue our dreams be, first of all, find spacewalking with trips and working hard, the something that you’re to space in 1998 and 2007. For Saturday concert call: York Symphony at (416) 410-0860 importance of passion truly passionate about,” “It was out of this For Sunday concert call: Richmond Hill at: (905) 787-8811 OR ONLINE: www.rhcentre.ca and perseverance to he said. “Find that dream; world,” he said. “In terms

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