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Aurora’s Community Newspaper Vol. 11 No. 33 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of June 14, 2011 Treasurer felt “impugned” by Buck, leaves meeting Most of Aurora's Town directors properly. this issue further. walked out of last Tuesday's council "I don't buy it, but I pay for it and I Councillor Michael Thompson said meeting after Town Treasurer Dan Elliott object to paying for it and I think every- that he shared similar concerns as said he felt his reputation had been one in this Town should object to pay- Councillor Buck but in speaking to Ilmar "impugned" by Councillor Evelyn Buck ing for it. I have been arguing this point Simanovskis, Aurora's Director of during a discussion on municipal water for years mostly behind the scenes and Infrastructure, understood that initia- rates. not getting anywhere and now I am tak- tives are underway in his department to The fracas occurred when ing the opportunity to make it a public address and lower unidentified water Councillor Buck made a motion to have discussion of how water rates are cal- loss and "allocate it where it belongs". the water rate recalculated by transfer- culated." The water used for Town supported ring unmetered water for tax-supported In discussions, there was initially services is termed as water loss and is services such as municipal water parks some favour at the table in exploring Please see page 12 and irrigation in Town parks, as well as water used by fire trucks when filling up their tanks from hydrants, off water bills Taxpayers could pay for received by the residents of Aurora and put on the tax rate. town employee legal fees Water loss was increased to 12 per cent in the latest water rate calculation. Aurora resident George Hervey's notice of application for which was recent lawsuit against former mayor issued on May 10. This percentage of unaccounted for Phyllis Morris alleging that she Staff members could be subpoe- water in the municipal system was too breached the Municipal Conflict of naed to give evidence at either the high considering the extent of improve- For the fifth year in a row, Alice Sandford, left, sold lemonade, Interest Act in bringing about her $6 hearing or in discovery prior to the ments made to the water system in million lawsuit against three local hearing in reference to the events cookies and cupcakes at Shoppers Drug Mart at Yonge and recent years, she argued. bloggers, among others, has led to surrounding the alleged contraven- Edward Streets Saturday, She had help from Sarah Bond, "There should be no increase in council authorizing the payment of tion of the Municipal Conflict of right, and together they raised $550 for the cancer ward at water loss, there should be a legal fees of Town staff for outside Interest Act (MCIA). Newmarket’s Southlake Hospital. decrease," she said. "I'm not pinning the counsel if called in the matter. "As the Town staff members Auroran photo by David Falconer blame for this on our current staff The decision came at last were acting in their capacity as because this has been going on ever Tuesday's council meeting at the employees of the Town, they may since the Town made the decision to put recommendation of Acting Town require legal advice regarding the Briefly meters into homes. The calculation of Solicitor Warren Mar. questions they are asked, and the the rates have been questionable. We In his report, he said Town staff answers they provide regarding the Plans coming together have worked for years to save water, to members could be subpoenaed to alleged contravention of the MCIA," give evidence in the matter, the Plans are coming together for a special municipal workshop to discuss a number of capital proj- make sure our infrastructure is working Please see page 12 ects deferred from this year's budget process, as well as the development of a new strategic plan on June 27. Last March, councillors deferred a number of items from the budget process for this workshop meeting including recommendations for the creation of a dedicated youth centre, plans to renovate Town Hall, various repairs at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, the creation of a new joint oper- Spitzer is Citizen of the Year ations centre, and the installation of sidewalks, bike paths, and illuminations along Bloomington Road. By BROCK WEIR with good reason - Ms. Spitzer is no "We'll have a morning session of strategic planning," said Aurora CAO Neil Garbe, who outlined Long-time Aurora volunteer Jo- stranger to the awards circuit, having plans at last week's general committee meeting. "You'll get a report from our consultants on the strategic plan and we'll be asking for some guidance and input from Council on what should go into anne Spitzer had no inkling what to racked up an impressive number of that. It will be facilitated by the consultant and we have specific direction to look at a number of cap- expect when she and her family set out accolades through the years for her ital projects and they will be discussed in the afternoon session." The June 27 meeting will be held in the Council Chambers and will run from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an excursion Tuesday night, but volunteer service. when they pulled up in front of Aurora When Mayor Geoffrey Dawe Marathon this weekend Town Hall a short time later, she began announced she was Aurora's 2011- Determined to oppose violence, a marathon charity lacrosse game will be held at the Aurora to have an idea that something out of 2012 Citizen of the Year a few minutes Community Centre beginning Friday at 6 p.m. and ending Saturday at 1 p.m. the ordinary was in store. into the council meeting, however, she The campaign called DOVE stands for Determined to Oppose Violence Everywhere and this is the fourth full scale campaign. She recently had a "save the date" was both impressed and humbled by More than $29,000 was raised for the Children’s Wish Foundation in April, 2009. phone call from her daughter saying lit- the experience. The weekend celebration will consist of a 19-hour charity lacrosse game with professional, tle more than they were going to be "It's a great honour," Ms. Spitzer told amateur, and celebrity players from across the country. To continue the tradition of getting the community involved, a four-hour block will be available taking her "somewhere”. The Auroran Wednesday. "I certainly for the general public to join the group on the floor Saturday morning. Only when they arrived at Town Hall don't do these [activities] to get those The group is also planning a silent auction. For further information, go to www.laxdov.ca. did she think another award from the things given to me, but I think it is a Town might be coming her way. And Please see page 15 JO-ANNE SPITZER Need a Mailbox? We rent suites, not P.O. Boxes

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Grades 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge Street, presents the Ladue The 38th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show will be held today from Industrial Parkway South. For more information call 905-841-8884. Chapel Presbyterian Church St. Louis, Missouri Carillon Ringers 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum on Don Mills * * * * Handbell Choir in concert with the Aurora United Church Bell Choirs. (Woodbine) Road. Rain date is August 21. Join in as exhibitors from A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday at the Community Bible This concert, featuring a group of teens performing on tour in numerous across southern Ontario display their prized antique and classic cars. Church on Bathurst Street just south of Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. U.S. and Canadian cities, begins at 7.30 p.m. Admission is free. A free- Food is available in the tea room or off the barbecue. Historic buildings For more information e-mail Judy Hoffmann at [email protected]. will offering will be accepted in support of this fundraising event. For will be open with heritage demonstrations, children’s activities and live * * * * more information, call Lisa Kyriakides at 905-898-5198. entertainment. Admission is $7 (children under 7 free) or $17 per family Scottish Country Dancing on Tuesday evenings at 8.15 p.m. at the THURSDAY, JUNE 16 of up to four. For more information, call 905-727-8954. Aurora Heights Public School and Friday mornings at St. Andrews' The last Networking Breakfast by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce CONTINUING Presbyterian Church beginning at 10.30 a.m. No partners are needed and before the summer will be held this morning at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Trinity Anglican Church "Clothes Closet", located at 44 Metcalfe St., beginners are welcome. For more information, call Helen at 905-713-3439 Club, 4 Pinnacle Trail, Aurora from 7.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The event is spon- Aurora, is the local source for gently used women's, children's and men's or Agnes at 905-841-2747. sored by the Aurora Festival of the Arts and will feature a hot buffet clothing. All monies raised are used to support the needy of Aurora, since * * * * breakfast. Cost to Chamber members is $20 or $30 for guests. it goes directly to the "Welcoming Arms" Ministry. Open weekday morn- Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on FRIDAY, JUNE 17 ings, 9.30 a.m, to 11.30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. Yonge Street. New members are welcome. For further information call The Seniors dance committee, with Angus MacKenzie as its chair, The Bag Sale happens the last Monday of each month. 905-713-9356. will hold its second dance of the month tonight at the Aurora Seniors’ * * * * * * * * Centre. The committee will take the months of July and August off and The Evergreen Choir, under the direction of Richard Heinzle, meets Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 meets the first and third looks forward to resuming the dances September 2nd. every Wednesday afternoon in the West-McKenzie Hall of the Aurora Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south of SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Seniors’ Centre. Members meet at 1.30 p.m. and rehearsals are from 2 Wellington. For more information call 905-830-9205. Aurora Heights Public School will hold an open house today, to p.m. to 3 p.m. New members are always welcome. For more information * * * * celebrate the school’s 50th birthday. Included in the event, which starts call the desk at 905-726-4767. Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each month at at 11 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. will be a barbecue, a ceremony, his- * * * * the Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. toric displays, activities for younger kids and special raffles. Aurora Probus Club meets every second Wednesday of the month at * * * * * * * * the Aurora Legion. Memberships consist of retired and semi-retired Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each month at 57 JacKryn France, 89 Wellington Street East, will hold their Annual PROfressional and BUSiness people, hence the name. New members Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at noon. Call French Country Market Sale today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A percentage are welcome. For more information, call Marilyn Munslow at 905-727- 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080 for more information. of the sales will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of York. 9344 or Bob Saunders at 905-841-3558. * * * * * * * * * * * * Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday night at Trinity Anglican Jim Edwards family reunion concert, featuring seven top local GRANAurora, the local Grandmothers To Grandmothers group, meets Church, Victoria Street, at 7.30 p.m. singers. tonight at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway monthly to raise awareness, generate funds and lobby on behalf of the * * * * South. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. For tickets, call Jim at grandmother care-givers in AIDS-ravaged Africa. For more information Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the Aurora Legion at 7.30 905-713-1665. call Kay at 905-841-9318 or Joan at 905-727-5586. p.m. Call 905-727-9932. JUNE 18-26 * * * * * * * * Artcures Exhibition at the Aurora Cultural Centre. Call 905-713-1818 Alateen meets every Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Canadian Federation of University Women holds monthly meetings at for times the centre is open. Church, corner of Victoria and Mosley Streets. Al-Anon meets every the Aurora Legion with a variety of speakers. Contact Beverley at 905-727- TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Aurora United Church on Yonge Street. For more 2151. Movie at the Seniors’ Centre tonight is “Another Year” starring Jim information go to al-anon.alateen.on.ca. Broadbent, Ruth Sheen and Lesley Manville. A married couple who have * * * * managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years, are sur- The Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society meets on the fourth Raz Khamissa, owner, rounded over the course of the four seasons of one average year by Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 105 invites you to come visit friends, colleagues, and family who all seem to suffer some degree of Industrial Parkway North. Visitors are welcome for only $2. For more infor- unhappiness. Movies start at 6.30 p.m. sharp and cost $1.50 for senior mation call Ray at 905-727-6168. our staff who have gone members and $2 for non-members. The admission price includes the * * * * through in-depth training. movie and York Highlands Chorus is an award-winning a capella Sweet Adelines refreshments. chorus, a group of women who gather Tuesday evenings at the Old Fire Omars has been THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Hall, Newmarket, to sing, share in the harmony of friendship and learn the fitting shoes from babies A one-hour cruise of Toronto Harbour awaits members of the Aurora barbershop art form. York Highlands is always looking for new women Seniors’ Centre today. It’s part of a day that includes a buffet lunch at Joe who share the love of a capella music. Call Karen at 905-726-2113 or e- to adults for over 40 years. Badali’s Restaurant and a two-hour tour of the City of Toronto, highlight- mail Vikki at [email protected]. ing the Distillery District. The bus leaves from the Aurora Community * * * * Centre at 9.45 a.m. Included in the $90 (senior members) $95 (non-sen- The Upper Canada Chordsmen, Aurora-Newmarket’s award winning ior members) cost is return transportation, harbour cruise, buffet lunch, chorus, is looking for male singers. The group meets every Wednesday Y city tour, driver gratuity and all taxes. For futher information, call Michelle from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old Fire Hall, 140 Main Street South, in HAPP Steiner, seniors programmer, at the Town of Aurora 905-727-3123, Newmarket. extension 3611. * * * * FATHER’S DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 25 The Optimist Club of Aurora meets the first Wednesday of each month At the Aurora Community Centre and Machell Park from 9.30 a.m. to at the Aurora Legion. New members are welcome. Call 905-727-5012 for Sunday, June 19th 6 p.m. you can support Andrew, an Aurora teen battling Duchenne more information. Muscular Dystrophy who will be granted his most heart-felt wish through * * * * The Children's Wish Foundation. Net proceeds of Wish-Mania will be The Aurora Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays at the Just add Sun! donated to sponsor Andrew's wish, and those of other children coping Aurora Lions Hall, corner of Mosley and Victoria Streets. Co-ed club wel- Sun! with life-threatening illnesses. For more information about Children's comes new members. For further information, call 905-727-6079. Wish, visit www.childrenswish.ca. During the day, several people will * * * * attempt to set a new Guinness record to make the world’s largest smiley Martha's Table, the community lunch program offered at St. Andrew's face. Some 1,400 people are needed to set the new record. All partici- Church, Aurora, will open again on Thursday, September 1, after closing pants must be registered and in line with their ticket no later than 2.30 for the summer on Thursday, June 9. p.m. Go to www.wishmania.ca for details. * * * * SUNDAY, JUNE 26 The York Regional Police Male Chorus is looking for new members. The annual Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society invites you to You do not have to be a police officer nor are you required to read music attend its Aurora Garden Tour today. Eight gardens are available for tour- to volunteer. The group rehearses Monday evenings between 7.30 and ing where the owners and creators will be present to chat with you. The 9.30 p.m. For further information, contact the chorus supervisor at 905- tour is from noon to 4.30 p.m., rain or shine. Refreshments will be avail- 727-9676 or the coordinator of volunteer services for YRP at 905-830- able. Tickets are $10 and are available in Aurora at Art of the Matter, 2 0303, extension 6717. CAYO HUDSON Orchard Heights Boulevard; Caruso & Co., 15210 Yonge Street; Flowers * * * * by Terry, 14799 Yonge Street; and at our booth at the Aurora Farmers’ Aurora’s Air Cadets meet every Tuesday night at Cardinal Carter Market June 18th, and 25th. For more information call Madge at School from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., and offer a program for 12 years and 905-727-5926 or visit http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/ older boys and girls. aurora/news/details/6118. * * * * TUESDAY JUNE 28 Queen’s York Rangers Army cadet corps has openings for boys and Movie at the Seniors’ Centre tonight is “Barney’s Version” starring girls aged 12 to 18. The group parades every Friday night between 7 and Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman and Jake Hoffman. Take a ride through 9 p.m. There is no membership fee and those in high school can earn the life and memories of Barney Panofsky, a hard-drinking, cigar-smok- community service hours through the program. For further information, ing, foulmouthed 65-year old hockey fanatic and television producer, as call 905-726-8600. STOLI he reflects on his life's successes and (numerous) gaffes and failures as * * * * UN BRIDGE the final chapters of his own existence come sharply into focus. Movies Aurora Opera Children’s Chorus welcomes treble voices. It is a choir start at 6.30 p.m. and cost $1.50 for senior members and $2 for non- dedicated to nurturing and providing opportunities for children to express DON’T FORGET - EARN FREE SHOES- JOIN OUR KIDS CLUB! members. The admission price includes the movie and refreshments. their musical abilities. The chorus is open to boys and girls ages 5-17. THURSDAY, JUNE 30 Contact the general director at [email protected] SHOES SINCE 1970 Neighbourhood Network's Great Canadian barbecue will be held * * * * today at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre beginning at 11.30 a.m. Cost is $10 Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) is looking for vol- SHOES per person, which includes the entertainment, and all proceeds will sup- unteers to assist with the activities in its Adult Day Program. The positions port the Aurora Seniors’ Assocation. call for a commitment of a few hours a week at its Aurora location. Various 905-727-9391 SATURDAY, JULY 2 times are available. Call Christine at 905-713-3494. Merlin’s Hollow is open to the public for free today from 10 a.m. to 5 * * * * 14800 Yonge St., Aurora Shopping Centre p.m.. The English flower garden is located at 181 Centre Crescent, west Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the Pioneer Club for boys and www.omarsshoes.com of Industrial Parkway, off Centre Street. girls, age three to Grade 4 and the Junior High Club for boys and girls,

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Expires June 18, 2011 WE PROUDLY SUPPORT LOCAL SPORTS THE AURORAN, Week of June 14, 2011 - 3 Magna prepares for next hoedown Magna International Inc. out as a backyard BBQ last week announced the fundraiser at the Stronach launch of their annual family farm and has "Wild Wild West" Hoedown. become York Region's The 2011 Hoedown will largest annual community take place on Saturday, fundraiser, generating pro- September 10 on the ceeds of more than $4 mil- Magna campus in Aurora lion for local community under the largest tent in groups during its 23-year the country. history. The event will run from The annual event typi- 5 p.m. to midnight - rain or cally attracts more than shine - and features a 350 volunteers and raises Texas-style BBQ dinner, money for a wide range of cash bar and Prospector's different community groups Raffle. each year. Four people were taken to hospital Saturday morning after a blue car, apparently heading west on "Magna is proud to once Funds raised from this again host the Hoedown," year's Hoedown will go to a Wellington Street, failed to stop for a red light at Bathurst Street. None of those hospitalized had seri- said Steve Hinder, number of local charities, ous injuries. The two cars, seen here, swerved to miss the blue car and hit each other. The white Chev Manager, Magna for youth-oriented sports Cavalier against the pole was demolished and totaled, the red Honda Civic in the ditch was not badly Community. "Through the clubs and community damaged. Photo by Alan Hayes Hoedown, the Stronach organizations assisting family has created a popu- families. lar tradition of community Magna is now accepting giving and country fun - applications from local one that Magna is pleased charities that wish to Petch House may move to be able to continue to become recipients of this support thanks in large year's Hoedown proceeds. part to the generosity of Application forms local residents and busi- are available at to entrance of Arboretum nesses. Best of all, the www.hoedown.ca. Hoedown will once again For further information, Councillors will consider restoration and relocation. tions or allocation of future wildlife park near be able to help a large contact Steve Hinder at a recommendation from "Given the timeframe finances" to the end use of Hartwell Way. number of charities in our 905-726-3737, 905-751- staff this week to go ahead within which to prepare this the building, but if the rec- The latter option is the community." 9328 or by e-mail: with a proposed first phase proposal and the current ommendations are preferred location of The Hoedown started [email protected]. to "rehabilitate" the Petch state of the building, staff approved by council, phase Friends of the Petch House and relocate it to the was of the opinion that a two will be initiated to allow House, a group formed to FOR SALE rear of the Aurora Seniors' restoration proposal based "ample opportunity" for find a viable use and plan SOLD Centre at the entrance of on expedience in saving potential future users to for the building. RESULTS!R the Aurora Arboretum. the structure and moving express their comments "Friends" Katherine A namea you know... The recommendation the building component of and needs. Once this Belrose and Susan Morton a persope n you trust! comes after years of the project ahead was most process is completed, Leonard were expected to debate on what to do with important," said Al Downey, council will receive a fur- make a presentation on the the now-dilapidated build- Aurora's Director of Parks ther report on potential findings of Friends of The ing sitting on rollers on and Recreation, in a report. uses and additional costs. Petch House at last night’s Direct:Dire 905-727-1961 [email protected]@ Leslie Street, just south of "For this reason the project Staff members propose general committee meet- the dismantlement of the ing. Wellington. has been separated into SusanSusan CCoCowenwen York Group SaSalesles ReRepresentativepresentative Realty Inc.I Brokerage In the recommendation, two distinct phases - phase building, allowing the origi- Having the Petch House Inddepe epende dently tlt oowned and operated councillors are asked to one dealing strictly with the nal building materials to be relocated to the new urban approve the first phase of building renovation, and a sanitized, restored and wildlife park could provide the project which has an future phase two, that will rebuilt at the entrance of for a visitors' centre with estimated total project cost deal with specific uses and the Aurora Arboretum on "seasonal orientation serv- of $146,280. the associated needs of the the west side of John West ices", say the Friends in More than $95,000 has building in order to facilitate Way, just behind the their proposal. already been budgeted for these uses." Seniors' Centre. "Its programs would help the project, while Whitwell According to Mr. This site, he said, would visitors get the most of their Developments had pledged Downey's report, there are provide good visibility in a visit to the Park as well as $50,000 for the building's "no formal recommenda- setting suitable for the promoting an understand- character of the building. ing of early settler history in Relocating the restored Aurora," they said. building to the site will pro- "Seasonal exhibits would Students paint vide an "excellent opportu- be offered that focus on the nity to showcase the build- natural, cultural, and early ing in a heritage theme nat- built heritage of Aurora and picnic tables uralized landscape over- beyond. Seasonal events looking the water feature and programs would aim to The artistic efforts of 67 tables came from the Maple just north of the site." inspire participants to students across Aurora were Key Rangers ("The Sit- While staff members achieve higher standards of honoured at last week's Upon"), St. Maximilian Kolbe concede that space is "lim- sustainable community liv- council meeting as student Catholic High School ited" on the site, possible ing." efficiency toilets teams received certificates ("Under the Sea"), and Ecole uses for the building With an aim of keeping ULTRA high of appreciation from Mayor S.C. Renaissance ("Events include meeting spaces for their restoration strategy Geoffrey Dawe for participat- in Town Park"). community groups, space "simple and affordable", Round Front ing in the inaugural Art in the "Our vision was clear: for Town summer pro- they project an income in • Park program. engage a range of students grams, a meeting and stor- the first year of $70,000 3-Litre Through Art in the Park, in an artistic way, providing age space for the through a "mix of fundrais- • Aurora students were able to benefit to the artists and our Arboretum, and a meeting ing, event proceeds, and # N7716 design and decorate picnic neighbourhood by painting space for the Aurora gifts-in-kind." • tables, which are now on dis- picnic tables," said Chris Horticultural Society. Through these efforts, Biscuit play in Town Park. Catania, the Town's Youth Other sites considered as well as grant-writing Round Front • 3 liter #N7716 Teams completed a total Coordinator. "The support of in the process include two efforts, they anticipate rais- of 12 tables. 67 participating students sites at opposite ends of ing approximately 99* Students from Dr. G.W. was overwhelming. Town Park, and in the $150,000 over three years. Round front • 3 liter #N7716 Only $179 Reg: $219.99 Williams Secondary School "Each group of students accounted for half the tables carefully mapped out each * While quantities last - "4 Seasons of Aurora", masterpiece before getting "Benchwarmer", "Animals", paintbrushes wet. Once a DAMIR VRANCIC $75 "Totem Pole", "Clouds and suitable theme and design LAW OFFICE Regional mail-in coupon Scenes", and "Canada's was etched, students used with purchase Birthday Town". acrylics on two seated BUSINESS LAW, Aurora Home Hardware Building Centre Students from Aurora benches and three table REAL ESTATE, 289 Wellington Street East Aurora High School provided tops. The Parks Department WILLS & ESTATES three tables - "Flowercus provided the final necessary 905-727-4751 Maximus", "Mermaids", and outdoor sealant to the wood 905-841-6411 "Shinee World". and assembled each table We’ve got your toilet! The remaining three as you see today.” Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 4 - THE AURORAN, Week of June 14, 2011

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By RON WALLACE

Here’s the reason Aurora’s street festival is in June

At last it can be told, because someone had asked the question. Why is the Aurora street festival (once it was called a street sale) always held the first Sunday in June? You can thank the late Bill Stephens. Bill (you didn’t want to be a politician when Bill was alive) told me more than 16 years ago that “it never rains on his birthday”, which was June 2nd. Sixteen years ago, June 2nd was a Sunday, so I thought with all my heart that the sale should be the first Sunday in June. Granted I was only planning to hold the street sale for a single year. And, as far as I was concerned, my political career would end when I finished with the Board of Education. But that’s another story. Let’s finish the one I started. I was part of a committee at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce when I got the brilliant idea that a street sale in Aurora could be the town’s contribution to Yonge Street’s 200th birthday, And because Yonge Street is the longest street in the world (if you don’t believe me look it up, it’s in the On Page 4 of The Auroran March 15 this year, we showed you a shot of this building taken from its south Guinness Book of Records) I came up with the catchy side. True enough, this was Aurora’s first high school which was rebuilt in 1923 and today is what phrase “the World’s Longest Street Sale on the remains of Wells Street Public School, which the school board has decided it doesn’t want anymore. At World’s Longest Street”.S It didn’t seem to matter at the time whether that the time this head-on picture was taken, it was known as the Aurora and District High School. It stopped was true or not, the phrase had a nice ring to it. being a high school in the early 50s when Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School was built and it became And anyhow, if it was only for one year, who’d real- Wells Street Public School. ly care? But the Sale turned out to be a success and the Chamber has been running it annually ever since. Letters to the Editor This year, I thought, was just about the best. Crowds were up, probably neighbouring on the 50,000 mark, which means that if the crowd estimates Foxes won’t kill anything are right, more than a million people have visited Yonge Street since the event started back when the street celebrated its 200th birthday. My wife, Patricia, said to me as we strolled down larger than rabbit, she says Yonge Street last week: “Look at the monster you have created”. To the editor, small dog, unless it is and skunks. foxes are found. Because there certainly weren’t 40,000 people at smaller than a rabbit it Never feed a fox by For more information the first one, which, by the way, was even longer than This is in response to probably will not be hand as other humans will on foxes, check out it is today. Diane Vanherk's June 7th harmed by a fox. probably kill the fox if it the National Fox It stretched from Murray Drive in the south, and letter 'Don't feed the fox, However, if it is that tiny, approaches them in Welfare Society at ended at Aurora Heights Drive in the north. writer begs residents'. this dog could be a meal search of handouts. www.nfws.org.uk. But that made the Region of York mad, and, I have After a few fox sightings for a hawk, a coyote or be Interestingly, in Britain, since learned, it’s not a good idea to cause that body in our area, I did some seriously hurt by chasing one in ten households Shelley Wister-Smith to be upset. research to clear up mis- wildlife such as a raccoon feed foxes in areas where Aurora We had the nerve to close Wellington Street (a conceptions. or sprayed by a skunk. regional road), and that was what made them mad. Foxes are not known to It is unsafe to leave a “Do it again, if you want to, but Wellington Street kill any animal larger than small dog in a backyard stays open,” the Region told us. a rabbit. unattended unless you “Aurora’s Community Newspaper” So that’s why the Festival ends at Wellington and They are omnivores and build a proper dog run with The Auroran Newspaper Company Ltd. not Aurora Heights. eat insects, worms, squir- a shelter using chain link. And now you want to know why it’s a Festival and rels, birds, eggs, fruit, Better yet, let your dog at 95 Edward Street, not a Sale? honey and other small ani- stay inside and walk it reg- Aurora, L4G 1W1 Again, it’s political. mals. ularly as the Dog When Mary Lynn Stephenson - she had more ideas Foxes do not hunt dogs Whisperer suggests. Publisher Emeritus for the street sale than the whole committee com- or adult cats for food. We have not had a Rosemary Schumaker bined - thought it would be a good idea to have some You can find an interest- reported case of rabies in entertainment on the street, we started to look at ing video on the internet of southern Ontario for about Editorial Production Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor what grants might be available. a wild fox actually playing eight years since the [email protected] [email protected] There were plenty, but if we wanted to apply for with a cat in someone's Ministry of Natural Brock Weir Photography them, we had to get rid of the word “sale” from the backyard. Resources started their [email protected] David Falconer title. With respect to the vaccinated bait program [email protected] Advertising Main Number writer's fears about her aimed at foxes, raccoons Bob Ince And that’s why, today, you’re visiting a “festival”, 905-727-3300 even though the vendors there are trying to sell you [email protected] Classifieds something. Diane Buchanan 905-727-7128 [email protected] One assumes the Chamber is still getting grants for [email protected] their efforts... She recognized Trish Miller-Kostin Facsimile [email protected] 905-727-2620

OOPS Zach Shoub Administration dad in picture [email protected] Patricia Wallace Did it again last week. To the editor, He is Willie Stuart. Editorial policy In rewriting the story about the Aurora Probus I am only almost sure Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily club’s guest speaker, I called Vicki Cousins Vicki those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, although number About the class photo which because I did not meet him until will not be published, and be limited to 600 words. Letters may be edited or refused. All Collins. appeared in The Auroran the 21 years later, by which time he contents protected by copyright. I tried to find someone else to blame the mistake week of June 7th . . . had grown up and become Advertising policy on, but such a person doesn’t exist. I can guess at a few names, "Bill," or, to me, "Daddy”. I’m particularly sorry because I know Vicki but the one I feel almost sure of Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the Cousins, and have no excuse for getting her last value of an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher is the fellow standing at the Jacqueline Stuart prior to the following edition. name wrong. extreme right of the front row. Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of June 14, 2011 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Adult supervision required By Stephen Somerville

I have written on some very diverse issues over the Fifth, the time of day. aisle number 16, all three children came home with their past five years, topics as varied as taxes, Bill C-17, buying I find that the best time of day to take children any- own large box of cereal (although there may have been my wife Christmas presents and the proximity of my moth- where is just before bedtime or when they are very hun- eight or so boxes already at home), a magazine of their er-in-law to our house (answer is too close), but these pale gry. choice and either ice cream or a chocolate bar. in comparison to the following question: How many adults Children especially like to be taken to museums and Me? I came home with a lighter wallet and a migraine are required to supervise children's activities? operas - anywhere where quiet and decorum is required. headache. As you can imagine, the answer depends on the inter- Sixth, the importance of the event to the parents, para- I have developed a theorem in an attempt to explain play between a number of factors. doxically enough, seems to bring out the best in kids. this question. First, consideration must be given to the proximity of For example, I was afforded the opportunity, on behalf Somerville's Equation goes like this: (km's from home + the event to one's home. of the Newmarket-Aurora federal Conservative riding cost of event + total age of children + importance of event The closer one is to one's home, the more assistance association, of laying a wreath at the Aurora local war to adults (out of 100)) / number of children. that is required. memorial a couple of Novembers ago. Anything over 450 points and a ratio of only one adult Going to the Town Park or Machell Park usually What made it even more special was that my young per three children is required. requires both my wife and I to keep an eye on our son son Ryan and my two nephews, Brock and Devan, were Let's get back to the posed question - how many adults Ryan, whereas one parent seems to manage one child at with me. are required to supervise children's activities? Canada's Wonderland. Even though it was raining and cold outside, the boys The answer is an easy one. One woman can, based Second, the more expensive the outing, the less super- were troopers. solely on historical Statistics Canada data, watch over as vision required. Although they did not really understand the true signif- many as 15 children. The reason being that the more money you have spent, icance of the ceremony they were nonetheless on their The same statistics reveal that a minimum of two men the children are more likely to be enjoying themselves and best behavior because of the solemnity of the event. I was is required to watch over and ensure the safety of one otherwise occupied. proud of them. child. Third, it depends on the age of the children. But why do these same children have no such com- As with Barry Bonds’ home run record, my wife has The older children are more mobile and can therefore punction in making life "interesting" in the middle of gro- reminded me that there is an asterisk to the above; if the get into more mischief. cery stores or shopping malls? male adults watching the babies are related in any fashion Fourth, it depends whether the children are your own. A while back I took both my nephews and my son to the to the Somervilles, then four males will be required. If little Johnny is misbehaving, just leave him at the grocery store. Town Park or the ACC hockey arena and tell his parents After a rather lengthy, loud and highly animated four- Stephen can be contacted at: that the boy ran away to join the circus. way negotiating session that took place in the middle of [email protected]

Inside Aurora Line-ups … and downs By Scott Johnston

donuts, and if so, what type?" then when she couldn't find any more change, put the remain- Every now and then, either my colleague Stephen Meanwhile, the 17 people behind them in line, all suffering ing dollar on her debit card, which was in itself another exer- Somerville or myself will go off on a minor rant about some increasing levels of caffeine withdrawal, are recording the cise in purse excavation to find. dubious level of customer service we've experienced here in exchange on their smart phones in the desperate hope that If I hadn't been so mesmerized by the process, and seen town. their boss will accept this as a valid excuse as to why they're the wad of paper money she clearly had in her wallet, I would But sometimes, the shoe is on the other foot, and it's the late for work. have paid for her purchase myself. customers who are the source of the problem. You'd think that having an express line would help in these Line-up etiquette is not limited to store purchases. And nowhere is that more obvious than when we're in line situations, but sometimes not. At last year's municipal election, the man in front of me, for something. More than once I've been trapped behind the person at the when asked for identification, pointed in a random direction It doesn't matter how organized we are, a big chunk of our checkout who remembers they need just one more thing, and and said, "but I just live over there". lives will be spent waiting in line at the bank, the supermarket, promptly disappear into the bowels of the store, holding up the He could have meant Orchard Heights Blvd, Outer the bus stop, the hardware store, the coffee shop, the library .... line, only to re-appear five minutes later empty handed, but Mongolia, or perhaps somewhere in between. Presumably he It's inevitable. with a big smile; "I realized I already had some". was certain that someone on a bearing of 273 degrees could If you're like most people, and have any sort of life, you don't Or even when they do have everything they wish to pur- be found to vouch for him. really want to be standing around like this, at least, not for any chase there's the issue of payment. Needless to say, it took a few moments to sort that out. length of time. It's amazing how many people go to cash out, and only at So, for the sake of the rest of your fellow Aurorans who may The problem is that some people have no sense of line-up that time, discover to their surprise that this involves some sort not have as much spare time as you, please try to keep things etiquette, especially when it comes to the most important rule; of monetary transaction. moving while you're in line. "thou shalt not hold up everyone else unnecessarily". This starts the rummaging around for cash, or credit cards, On the plus side, I have had at least one positive experi- There's nothing more frustrating than being stuck behind or worst of all, coupons, the latter of which they still gamely try ence while waiting in line recently. someone who's been in line for 20 minutes, and then when to push even though it is for a completely different product, and If the lady ahead of me at the garden centre this past week- they get to the front, it's like they finally realized where they are. expired two years ago. end hadn't held things up as long as she did, I wouldn't have You know the type; they'll be in a place called "Donut I had one particularly excruciating experience at the gro- had enough time to mentally write this column. World", surrounded by display racks of every imaginable type cery store where the lady in front of me, for an $11 purchase, of donut, and when they get to the counter, they'll look around fished almost $10 in coinage - individual coins, one by one, Feel free to e-mail Scott at: with a bewildered expression and inquire "do you have any and only one of them as big as a loonie - out of her purse, and [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of June 14, 2011 Letters to the Editor Better teen driver meets Decison needs to be reversed bigger discounts Let me show you how our Steer Clear® To the editor, Toronto, ON, M7A 1A1. the OMB to the parties, Honourable John Wilkinson, discount can teach your teennts better driving As far as I've been able to including our town council to Minister of the Environment, habits while you save money. C'mon Aurorans...let determine, Mr. Lebovic's "advise within three (3) 77 Wellesley St. West, 11th Are you there? LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR STATE FARM IS THERE. your anger be heard. group has not yet completed months of the date of this Floor, Ferguson Block, Providing Insurance and Financial Services Over the past couple of its Environmental decision (April 14, 2011) Toronto, M7A 2T5, and out- 905-727-8400 Peter Virtanen 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 weeks, since my letter to the Assessment (EA) and has whether the wording of the line to him the reasons why CLU Agent, Aurora (Just south of the soccer fields) editor was published in the not been issued a PTTW planning instruments (the his ministry should not, ever, May 10th edition of The (permit to take water), with- rewriting of the bylaws) is issue a PTTW for this proj- Auroran, I've talked to many out which, of course, the agreed upon, including the ect. residents of Aurora, and project CANNOT proceed -- numerous conditions, as set Others to whom you might every one I've talked to is even though the OMB has in the various exhibits consider writing could be livid, and some are really approved the proposal, sub- referred to above. Frank Klees, MPP for this angry about the decision of ject to the finalization of Thereafter, my final order area, at 14845 Yonge St. OMB to allow Mr. Lebovic to these EA matters and the will issue." Aurora, L4G 6H8, and leader 95 Dinner for $ build on the threatened and approval is stated to be Again, what happens to of the Provincial NDP, Ms. SPECIAL 44 -- 3434 fragile Oak Ridges Moraine, FINAL on July 14, 2011. this "final order" if town Andrea Horwath, 101 Serving Aurora for 41 years. where there is neither sew- A moot point is…what council has not agreed on Richmond St. West, Toronto, Best Chinese Food in Town! ers nor water services, in M5C 1N9. happens if, even by that the final wording? 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Parking in behind. 905-727-3101 ONE new home on her Chamber director states Remember that you can property, but OMB is allow- use my letter to the editor of ing a well-connected builder street festival a success May 10 or any parts of it as to build 75 row houses on a you wish, or any parts of ONUMENTS BY foot-print of 12.5 acres. To the editor, to the community. subsequent letters to the edi- M Incredible and stagger- Thank you very much for tor that I have written. HOMPSONS ingly short-sighted. The 16th Annual Street your generosity. Remember that to keep A New Approach to Memorial Design. And right on the fragile your anger suppressed will T Festival was a huge success. Also thank you to a number and protected (from every- Thank you. of business owners such as do no one any good. * Granite markers and monuments one but Mr. Lebovic) Oak The Annual Aurora Park Place Manor and Casa Please use your position * Cemetery lettering and restoration Ridges Moraine. Where is as an outraged taxpaying cit- * Bronze markers and vases Chamber Street Festival held Luna who provided electricity to * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities the common sense? izen to make your views Sunday, June 5, 2011, was def- vendors when their equipment * Portrait Etchings It's no wonder that tax- initely a success. The weather failed. known. paying citizens are angry was perfect, bringing out more Block Captains and their Let us try to reverse this Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed and exasperated. people than ever before, assistants were on Yonge Street senseless decision which will Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments However it does according to Ron Wallace of early in the morning to mark the have such long-term nega- absolutely no good whatso- The Auroran who was one of booth space on the street and tive implications for our town. 905-727-5421 ever if that anger is simply the Festival founders 16 years welcome vendors. 530 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora L4G 6W8 kept inside and no one ago. Some have been volunteer- Ron Lanthier knows about it. Aurora Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of This year was amazing – but ing for years. Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. In order to reverse this without our sponsors, volun- Tilemaster and Attridge senseless and extremely teers, dedicated staff and others Custom Mouldings were very unwise decision by OMB, we could never put on this com- supportive by delivering and everyone needs to direct his munity event. picking up their huge trucks that or her anger to those who A very special thank you to we used as elevated stages. can do something about it. the Town of Aurora for support- Thank you. The most obvious, ing the Aurora Street Festival by We could not hold the of course, is Premier providing us access to their Festival without the vendors - Custom Kitchens McGuinty. many resources for blocking off they were quite amazing. No matter that he and his the streets, delivering garbage And...we could not do it with- cabinet ministers continue cans and recycling bins, empty- out you, the residents of Aurora to insist that OMB "operates ing these containers and clean- who come out in droves and at arm’s length from the Bath ing the street after everyone promote the Festival to family government" (in effect, else had gone home. and friends from many other reports to NO ONE), this is We have recognized the communities. absolute nonsense. Town as a Friend of the Festival Thank you everyone for your Everybody reports to and sincerely appreciate their support. someone up the line to the support. Mark your calendar for next eventual overseers, the vot- & Other sponsors included: year's Aurora Chamber Street ers. Rent Source Tools Etc. Mini Festival - Sunday, June 3, 2012. OMB reports to Mr. Bins, CIBC, Sunrise Senior McGuinty or his designated Living Aurora, GoodLife Fitness, Judy Marshall, minister. WestJet and IceCream 4U. Executive Director His government supplies Your support enabled us to Aurora Chamber the funds that the OMB provide first class entertainment of Commerce needs for its operations, and his government cannot, TD Canada Trust and must not abdicate that responsibility by not ensur- ing that OMB spends those taxpayer funds wisely and cost effectively. Remodelling Centre For the OMB, with its vast resources, to have spent more than four years, Kitchen Refacing and three costly hearings, the last taking more than six Convenient hours to serve you better. Granite/Quartz Countertops weeks in October, November, 2010, and We’re part of your community and it is our privilege to serve you better. 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Yonge & Dunning If you, too, believe this, 14845 Yonge St. 905-727-4123 (905) 727-4123 then please make your Aurora Centre views known to The 15440 Bayview Ave. 905-841-4177 (905) 841-4177 Honourable Dalton Wellington & Leslie 40 First Commerce Dr. 905-841-7550 (905) 841-7550 McGuinty, Premier of 13025 Yonge Street, Oak Ridges Ontario, Legislative Building, Queen's Park, 905-773-9444 or 416-209-2820 M04706 (0411) THE AURORAN, Week of June 14, 2011 - 7 Letters to the Editor I must have hit nerve, Holmes says

To the editor, desk...the one on the people you've never had I can remember a few Aurora. elsewhere. floor...the round one...aka the pleasure of meeting. (I more than that. I love this little town, I Hopefully you will find a An open letter to P. "the garbage can". can only presume that you If the blast of a train always have. community that doesn't Mahon re: her letter to the You seem to have may have been suffering whistle saves just ONE life, But there are a few have the safety of its citi- Auroran, week of June 7th missed the whole "train of from sleep deprivation at it's worth continuing to things that Aurora can do zens at the top of a list of thought" (couldn't resi st that the time of writing your let- sound at the level crossings without. priorities and you won't Dear P. Mahon, aka one) in my letter. ter due to the train whis- in Aurora, or anywhere else One of them is frivolous have to endure the dread- Mrs. Goody Two-shoes, You and a very, very tles?) it is necessary. complaints from people that fully shrill sound of train small percentage of You seemed to have In my letter, I stated that should just suck it up and whistles anymore. Ewwwwww. Aurorans (yes, you are still done research on the num- I welcome newcomers to live with it. As a parting gesture of Touch a bit of nerve with an Auroran as long as you ber of level crossings in Aurora. What is so patroniz- Living here is wonderful, good faith, I will offer to my last letter, did I? live here) are whining and Aurora, but NOT your ing about that? and so are the people. come help you pack when First, I'd like to thank you moaning about something homework on the number At one point, my It's a shame that you you do finally move. for the new moniker you've that has been going on for of deaths. deceased wife was a have found it necessary to labeled me with. I will most as long as trains have been P. Cooke of Aurora Welcome Wagon represen- uproot your family by selling Mark Holmes certainly file it away with all "whistling" through Aurora. remembers four. tative for the Town of your home and moving Aurora the other names I have Certainly you can find been credited with over the something more productive years. to do with your time? You know? That filing Instead, you open up a cabinet right next to my barrage of name calling on Columnist responds to train-whistle letter To the editor, be muted, diminished or replaced. Phyllis Mahon's letter of From the contributions to last week regarding the The Auroran I have read to issue of the unnecessary date I am confident that, like anti-train whistle bylaw illus- Mr. Frost and Councillor trates the extent of self- Pirri, long time resident righteousness the issue is Mark Holmes uses his head. steeped in. I have my doubts about Not by those outlined in Mrs. Mahon's ability to do her letter, but by a ridicu- the same and, unlike lously small group of resi- Mahon, I don't believe this is dents, of which Mahon seem a matter where we need to to be the most vocal. gamble with our communi- I am not convinced that a ty's safety in order to satisfy debate regarding the num- some perceived inconven- ber of crossing deaths does ience of a small group of much to support Mrs. residents. Mahon's argument. Mrs. Mahon has declared It is my opinion that the her intent, twice by my stakes would be much high- record, to move out of this er without a train whistle and town and has cemented her am encouraged by the reasons for doing so in this motion put forth by issue. Councillor Pirri to properly If we are to believe that address the subject, and put Mrs. Mahon's position is not it to rest. self-righteous I guess we The great American poet can safely assume she has Robert Frost provided some done the utmost to highlight sound advice when he said the train whistle as a signifi- “Don't ever take a fence cant detractor in her proper- down until you know why it ty listing so that prospective was put up.” owners are fully aware of Most of us know why a how truly inhospitable it is. train has a whistle, and why it is used. Christopher Watts There is no need for it to Aurora It’s unfortunate she’s going to move over train whistling issue

To the editor, make me feel that my only recourse would be to Re. "Woman Says pack up and leave. Holmes Is Mr. Self- Having said that, I Righteous", letter from hope you find solace in P. Mahon, The Auroran, your new surroundings. week of June 07, 2011. I would, however, offer a caution. Ms. Mahon, it's unfor- If the train whistle, a tunate that you've found relatively small issue in a the situation in Aurora to town so full of great be so unbearable that it's things, has led you to brought you to the deci- take this drastic measure, sion to put your house up have you thought how for sale, and to move you might react to what- away. ever issue you find intol- There are many things erable in your next home- I love about this town, but town? of the very few issues that bother me, none are Matt Maddocks so severe that they would Aurora 8 - THE AURORAN, Week of June 14, 2011 Letters to the Editor She enjoyed the street festival To the editor, successful in getting my Reubenesque Yoga at me. I noticed a lot of dogs I had put on the sunscreen At one point a young parking spot, I deposit the JUST ME. accompanying their owners that was offered to me, I man ran after me indicating I was one of the more first round in my van, grab I was stunned! Now, I (excuse me, their compan- probably would not have that I had dropped my than 40,000 streetwalkers an empty bag and drink know that I have developed ions). burned my shoulders, etc. pedometer. (walkers on Yonge Street) some water to prepare me a rather rounded appear- I was very tempted to I enjoyed my visits with For one brief moment I last Sunday. for the rest of my jaunt. ance over the winter but I suggest that the humans, old and new friends, those thought that he was repre- What a terrific way to I was successful in found this woman’s holding the leashes, should hawking their wares and the senting another weight spend a Sunday afternoon. acquiring a most suitable approach really rude. take their shoes off to see others representing the related organization hoping I have spent this 1st parking spot thanks to a York My friends thought this how hot the pavement was. various non-profits. Kudos to capitalize on my signifi- Sunday in June doing this Policewoman who told me was hilarious and tried to Just imagine walking on to all. cance but he was genuinely and have developed several that it was okay to park on mask their laughter, saying hot sand without your flip I have normally worked being kind. strategies. the street today so myself that their being ignored was flops. many shifts at the Street According to my One is that I park approx- and my three friends and just an error on that rude My girls (the Sheepdogs Sale but this year I just pedometer I walked more imately half way on the east walking buddies proceeded lady’s part. that live with me) have enjoyed. than 7,000 steps, stopping side of Kennedy. to merge into the stream of Yeah, I didn’t buy that for taught me to also think I especially liked that at each booth, buying stuff, Another is to walk north participants. a dollar either. about their feet (paws) on Frank Klees gave out tree visiting old friends and gen- acquiring various and To my dismay, a lady After I calmed down just sun-baked roads not just seedlings. What a terrific erally having a great time! sundry items, then turn at approached me, ignoring a touch I regained my sense that they might need some idea, one that I used at my Wellington and come south my fellow companions, of humour and fluffed the water on a hot day. late husband, Doug’s cele- Bonnie Tiffin to Kennedy where, if I was shoving a brochure for incident off. Speaking of sun baked, if bration of life. Oak Ridges

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By BRUCE CUTHBERT Best Defensive Player in ning down the clock to pre- summer of 2007. Joe's patio party officially Cam loves Aurora and is Special to The Auroran 2004, serve the victory. "It was the He has four children and gets the patio season very appreciative of living in Recently, the Toronto The Rock won 8-7 after most exhausted I had ever met his wife Tricha underway June 18th and will town. Rock won the National holding a 7-2 lead at the been, I barely had the Rasmussen, who grew up in feature live music, Molson "I honestly love Aurora, Lacrosse Leagues half. strength to stay standing," Aurora, in 1999. samples, the Molson Girls, the more I travel and visit Champions Cup at the Air For Woods it was his he said. Cam, who had the Lacrosse players are not food samples prizes and other cities the more I love Canada Centre defeating third attempt at the title dur- dubious title of being one of compensated as hand- giveaways and, of course, the small town feel with the Washington Stealth in a ing his 12-year career. the longest active players somely as other major an opportunity to meet Cam. everything I need," he said. rematch of the 2010 cham- To the delight and relief without a title, had an oppor- league sports players and pionship. of fans and Woods himself tunity at the open net decid- with few exceptions hold Ducks second in Buffalo The winners were led by Cam secured the ball with ed to hold on to the ball other jobs and travel to their a core of veterans, including fewer that 30 seconds instead because he "didn't games on weekends some- Sixty-one Duck swim- Lansing, Rapp, McKay Aurora's Cam Woods, who remaining in the game and want to make a mistake and times living thousands of mers headed south last Girls 11-12 2nd 400 was named the league’s maintained possession, run- blow it". miles away from the team weekend to attend the Star Medley Relay Holmes, Cam was the first player they play for. Swimming Kickoff Harris, Bridges, Douglas, to receive and carry the With the constant travel Invitational and were pre- Boys 11-12 3rd 400 championship trophy. this can take away from time sented the second place Medley Relay Clarke, Jones, Prior to this year’s cham- spent with family. As such Team Plaque for their efforts. Spiers, Cinq-Mars; 2nd 400 pionship game Woods, 35, Cam requested his trade to More than 600 swimmers Free Relay Cinq-Mars, had thought "How many the Toronto Rock to be clos- from 16 clubs attended the Clarke, Jones, Choheili. years do I have left and how er to Aurora. three-day event at the Erie Women 1st 200 Free many more cracks at a title Cam played his junior College Pool in Buffalo. Relay Mortimer, Savage, am I going to have?" lacrosse for the Results follow: Phan, Kaczor; 1st 400 Woods played most of Scarborough Saints, now 10 and younger girls: Medley Relay Kaczor, Wicks, the year with a recurring the Newmarket Saints. Grace Harris 3rd 200 IM. Phan, Savage; 2nd 400 shoulder injury. His seven- year-old son 10 and younger boys: Medley Relay Roberts, He would like to return to Marchcel plays for the Soorna Choheili 1st 50 free, Anderson, Beach, Pispidikis; the Rock next year and Newmarket Redbirds. 50, 100 and 200 fly. Maxwell 3rd 400 Medley Relay Toronto wants him back but Cam helps out with the Jones 2nd 50 free 3rd Ackermann, Clark, Cinq- he will wait to see how the coaching. He also played 100 free. Mars, Shum; 1st 200 Medley shoulder heals before mak- Tier Two Junior hockey for 11-12 Girls: Kirsten Relay Mortimer, Wicks, ing a final commitment. Pickering as a teenager and Douglas 3rd 50 fly. Phan, Savage; 3rd 200 In the future Cam would won the Mann Cup Women: Kimberly Phan Medley Relay Kaczor, like to pursue a coaching or lacrosse's Canadian equiva- 1st 50 free, 3rd 100-200 Anderson, Beach, Clark; 1st management position at the lent of the Stanley Cup free and 100 back. Victoria 400 Free Relay Clark, professional level. before joining the NLL. Wicks 1st 100 breast Beach, Phan, Savage; 3rd Cam grew up in Cam opened Crabby 2nd 200 breast. Summer 400 Free Relay Shum, Scarborough, moved to Joe's in Aurora two and a Mortimer 1st 200 back 2nd Pispidikis, Wicks, Kaczor. Aurora in 2002, was origi- half years ago where he can 100 back. Men: 1st 400 Medley nally drafted in the first be found most days and Men: Evan Friend 2nd Relay Lane, Friend, Stubbs, round in the 1999 entry nights. 100 breast 3rd 200 IM. Baldesarra; 2nd 4 0 0 draft, played for and cap- He is contemplating a Relay Results: Girls 10 & Medley Relay Pispidikis, tained Albany, San Jose and Toronto Rock team function U 2nd 400 Medley Relay Wang, Hernandez, Murray; Chicago before coming to at the family restaurant to McKay, Lansing, Ho, Rapp. 3rd 400 Free Relay Lane, CAM WOODS Toronto in a trade during the celebrate the victory. Crabby 3rd 400 Free Relay Ho, Friend, Stubbs, Recine. Soccer Results

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"It will be a snowy day in hell s' water bills, but although the ers] because your water bill bylaw changes." this. On Thursday, however, she before I apologize for being dis- water is used for public services would go down and your tax bill "I expect it to only be a few Then Mr. Elliott interrupted indicated on her blog that she respected and wrongfully the costs are not shared equal- would go up," said Mr. Elliott, pennies," he said. "It is a trans- proceedings. has not taken a look at the accused by an employee of the ly by the Town. noting that those who are on fer of 10 per cent of that share "I feel that I have been recording of the meeting to municipality while doing my job This was illustrated by well water and are not serviced to all residents in Town, so I impugned in my reputation for ensure that her recollection is on behalf of the people who Councillor Paul Pirri who lives in would see the most impact. don't expect that to be much providing council advice which correct. It did not seem, howev- gave me their trust," she wrote. a subdivision where the bulk of "They don't get a water bill when there are only 200 people is fraudulent in nature and I residences are on well water. and...their tax bill would go up who are currently on well have lost the ability to concen- He argued that transferring by 3.4 per cent. It is semantics water." trate for the balance of this Taxpayers may pay and I humbly would suggest Councillor Buck said Mr. meeting," he said. "I will be the rates for the water in ques- good faith." tion off individual bills to the tax that we wait for a report from Elliotts's comments illustrated excusing myself from the meet- From page 1 said Mr. Mar. "In-house legal The Town should pay for rate would have minimal impact Mr. Simanovskis and get the why these kinds of debates are ing." counsel for the Town (in this external legal counsel for on taxpayers. facts and figures on the table in "useful”. In response to this, Aurora's case, the acting Town solici- staff members too "in the a comprehensive manner... and "Councillor Pirri said it would CAO Neil Garbe said he was In his response to council- tor) has a duty to defend the absence of a Town deal with it in time for the 2012 only be pennies on the tax bill; "deeply disappointed" by lors’ comments, Mr. Elliott said interest of the Town generally, Indemnification Policy," Mr. Councillor Buck's comments that transferring 12 per cent budget." our treasurer says almost a mil- and not Town staff members Mar argued. water loss off the bill would lead "The 12 per cent represents lion dollars would have to be "inferring that fraudulent activity specifically. According to Mr. Mar's to a reconsideration of tax rates approximately $970,000 in the transferred to the tax bill from has occurred" and encouraged "Accordingly it may be report, payment for this exter- and an increase of approxi- water budget. Transferring the water revenues," she said. her to "clarify and apologize seen as a conflict of interest nal legal counsel will come mately 3.4 per cent "to the tax- [would result in] approximately "That means we're paying in accordingly." to provide Town staff mem- from the legal services exter- our water rates...almost $1 mil- This didn't happen, although bers individually with legal nal advocacy budget. lion we're being overcharged for Councillor Buck said she would advice, while also protecting As this recommendation the water we use." take the suggestion "under the Town's interest should the passed Tuesday without com- Word for word, here’s This water legitimately advisement", at which point a Town itself be the subject of a ment or amendment, no limit belongs in municipal depart- recess was called and the Town court order to produce docu- was suggested for cost at this ment budgets that would be Directors, with the exception of ments related to the events in time "in order to afford Town what councillor said spread across the whole town Town Clerk John Leach and question. staff members with unfet- in the interests of "equity in tax- Acting Town Solicitor Warren "This potential conflict of tered ability to receive legal For those who would private enterprise were advice on the matter of ation," she said. Mar, failed to return to the meet- interest should not, however, like to make an educated doing it, it would be a fraud. Hervey v. Morris." To illustrate her point, ing. Mayor Geoffrey Dawe cause the Town staff mem- assessment on whether I don't apologize for saying A court date is set at Councillor Buck compared the ruled that Councillor Buck had bers to be left paying for their Town Treasurer Dan Elliott that, Mr. Elliott, it is not Newmarket Court House on indeed impugned Mr. Elliott and own legal fees in a situation and Ilmar Simanovskis, semantics, it is a serious Town's water situation with June 29 in order to finalize a Mr. Simanovskis. where they were simply act- Aurora's Director of issue. It has been a serious monopolies held by private sec- hearing schedule in the mat- tor companies, particularly the "I was referring to what hap- ing in their capacity as Infrastructure, were indeed issue for me for years, long employees of the Town in ter. pens in the private sector, I was "impugned" by Councillor before you came here. former monopoly held by Bell not referring to what has hap- Buck's comments, here are “I agree completely with Canada. pened within the municipality," her remarks: Mr. Simanovskis that they "[Bell] had to go to the said Councillor Buck upon “Councillor Pirri said it have been doing it through- CRTC and ask for increases in being asked again to apologize. would only be pennies on out the Region. As long as their rates because they had a "If it was taken wrong, I would the tax bill. Our treasurer all the other municipalities monopoly and they had to justi- be glad to receive an audio tape says almost a million dol- are doing it, nobody chal- fy it," she said, just before the to ensure my understanding of Hollidge Blvd. • Manicure • Solar Nails lars would have to be trans- lenges it. As long as every- discussion went off the rails. "If my comments is correct. If it is • Spa Pedicure • UV Gel Nails ferred to the tax bill from the body is paying it, every- they couldn't justify it, they couldn't get it. We're not justify- not, I would be pleased to make N • Bio Gel • Acrylic water revenues. That body assumes that they • Air Brush Design

ing the water rates that we are an apology but I would like the Bayview Ave. means we're paying in our should be paying it. It is not Wellington St. E. opportunity to hear exactly what water rates...almost $1 mil- right, it is not honest, it is charging people; we are charg- Walk-ins welcome I said before I go to that point. lion we're being over not fair. There is nothing ing water rates that include all "I am very strong in my con- 130 Hollidge Blvd. • 905-727-6030 charged for the water we unidentified about the this water that is used by Town viction that we are not treating use. water losses here. We're departments that should be on people fairly in this Town, prob- “The rates are calculat- talking about a million dol- the tax rate. ably all the municipalities in York ed on the basis of water lars that would be trans- "It is not equal, there is no Dr. Sam Naghibi, Region are doing the same rates at 12 per cent ferred to the tax rate if we equity, and it is not honest. If any Family Physician thing and that is as far as I am increase added in water were doing this thing prop- private enterprise were doing it, is pleased to announce that he is it would be fraud. I don't apolo- going to say." loss added to the increase erly, and we're not.” gize for saying that, Mr. Elliott. It With Councillor Buck refus- in our water rates last year. Upon being asked to ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS is not semantics, it is a serious ing to apologize, Councillor It is not unidentified, it is apologize and clarify the issue. It has been a serious Wendy Gaertner called upon identified. It is unmetered above remarks: Also, as of May 1st, we are offering LASER/IPL treatment issue for me for years, long Mayor Dawe to "expel" her from services used by Town “I was speaking at the under doctor’s supervision for: before you came here." the Council chamber. departments, which legiti- point of making reference • Hair reduction • Skin tightening After Councillor Buck's argu- Councillor Buck, however, mately belong in Town to the fact that the Town has • Pigmented lesion removal • Wrinkles ments, Councillor Sandra announced she was leaving the • Acne Treatment • Rosecea Department budgets, a monopoly with the provi- Humfryes said that it is "more table a few moments before. • Spider veins which would then be sion of water services and I • Rejuvenation of skin tone and texture spread across the whole refer to the requirement of • Operated by Sherry Bahrampour, Licensed Esthetician Town, not just to people other companies which who have water meters. enjoy...which have to apply Tel: 905-727-1843 “Taxes should be to the CRTC for any 300 Wellington St. East, Unit #2, Aurora spread across the whole increase in their rates and In the Tim Hortons/Wendy’s Plaza Town. Councillor Pirri justify it. COLLISION CENTRES understands it completely. “I was referring to what Proudly serving Aurora Equity in taxation means happens in the private sec- and surrounding areas. that everyone pays accord- tor, I was not referring to Family owned & operated since 1981 FAN MAN ing to the market value of what has happened within with over 100 years of combined experience. their homes. Water rates the municipality. If it was INSURANCE APPROVED Fabulous Lighting with are a different thing. We taken wrong, I would be have a monopoly on water glad to receive an audio 23 Allaura Blvd., Aurora 905-727-6900 4,000 sq. ft. of showroom rates the same way that the tape to ensure my under- Bell Telephone Company standing of my comments had a monopoly for years, is correct. If it is not, I would hydro had a monopoly, and be pleased to make an HOMPSO they had to go to the CRTC apology but I would like the Funeral Home and ask for increases in opportunity to hear exactly T N their rates because they what I said before I go to had a monopoly and they that point. 530 Industrial Pkwy. S., Aurora L4G 6W8 had to justify it and if they “I am very strong in my Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 couldn't justify it they could- conviction that we are not n't get it. And we are not jus- treating people fairly in this tifying the water rates that Town, probably all the we are charging people. municipalities in York CLEAR OUTS ON SALE “We are charging water Region are doing the same ® rates that include all this thing and that is as far as Tues –Sat. 10–6pm days water that is used by Town I am going to say. I would departments that should be be glad to receive an audio www.dignitymemorial.com www.thefanman.ca on the tax rate. 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Despite not making any way or another compared to will make a huge difference. Harper's regime and I am "I have to give a lot of we would not have a gains in the recent election - his last kick at the can local- I have worked out mathe- bitterly disappointed in them. credit to the Quebeckers Canada. in fact, coming just six ly, Mr. Baxter said, as an matically that if I can do I can only say my sincere who came out and showed "I am one of those people points short of his 2008 optimist, he saw it as "a what I am doing every hope is that these people... that they are true who absolutely love our total, Newmarket-Aurora's gigantic success". Saturday for four years I wake up and smell the cof- Canadians," he said. "I love French connection in terms perennial Progressive He spent election night should be able to have a fee, realize what they have Quebec and I just got back of all that has been done by Canadian candidate Dorian with approximately 60 sup- base of 10,000 members in done, and vote for the PC from Montreal, had a the French Canadians in Baxter isn't ready to throw in porters in Newmarket as the the Newmarket-Aurora party." tremendous opportunity to this nation and I couldn't be the towel - in fact, he has votes rolled in and area. In the midst of all this, speak with some really solid happier to see the Quebec already started his 2015 by the time incumbent "My plan is to get 40,000 however, Mr. Baxter has Canadian Quebeckers who population has awoken. election campaign. Conservative candidate Lois votes in the next election." found a silver lining - the are interested in running for I think they did the right The Auroran spoke with Brown was all but guaran- The fact that the surge of the NDP and the our party. Without Quebec thing." Mr. Baxter late last month teed victory and the Harper Conservative party reached decimation of the Bloc after he returned from majority inched ever closer majority, however, has Quebecois. Montreal competing as part to becoming a reality, he added fuel to Mr. Baxter's The Progressive of the Aurora Master Ducks said he realized that there "outraged" fire, and he is Canadian party is very simi- swim club, where he placed wasn't a moment to waste in now more determined than lar to the NDP party, with a third in the 50 metre back- starting the next campaign. ever to "topple" the govern- distinction found in that the stroke, sixth in the 100 Quoting Sir Winston ment when the next election PCs want to "attack the metre backstroke, and Churchill, Mr. Baxter said he is called. causes of poverty" while the Water Softening, Purification, eighth in the 50 metre concluded his announce- "I have got huge support NDP want to "throw money freestyle, all in the 60 - 65 ment to start the 2015 cam- from the old PCs, and at the symptoms," he said. Filtration & Sterilization Units age bracket. paign with, "Never, never, Liberals who are devastated The Bloc results both "Not bad for an old man, never, never, never give up" and woken up and realized "thrilled" and "relieved him", Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. eh?" said Mr. Baxter. to applause from support- what was happening, so it is he added. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario While his results in the ers. a serious situation," he said. May 2 Federal election did "We're ready to rock and "Canada has never been so not vary significantly one roll," he said. close to a dictatorship prior Since May 2, Mr. Baxter to this election and now it is Duplicate has been spending each a dictatorship and not a Saturday going door-to door benign one." in the riding. Looking back at the Bridge "I have managed to gar- results of the 2011 federal ner 42 more [party] mem- election, Mr. Baxter says he berships," he said. "I am is "devastated" that Mr. results mounting an electronic cam- Harper's "dirty pool" paid off Monday, June 6: paign pattered after with negative advertising. North/South - Lucille President Obama, as of a Those who voted Sequeira and David week from this Saturday, I Conservative right now are Legallais; Jean Bongard shall be handing out flyers "myopic Canadians" who and Anna Kennedy; that have all my electronic are not making "intelligent Evelyn Dickie and Audrey information on it and I will be decisions at all," he said. Robertson. East/West - updating that twice a week. "They obviously don't Kay Hack and Melody "I have got close to 2,700 care about the future of Irving; Greta Ogden and people on my Facebook site Canada enough to make Judy Salmon; Suzanne and I'm going to use that as themselves in possession Nunn and Shirley Laurin. a launching pad. I think this about the facts of Stephen Spruce Tree Health: Yellow Headed Spruce Sawfly

PUBLIC NOTICE TheTh TTown of f AAurora hhas bbeen monitoring i i an increasingly harmful pest to our Native and Ornamental Spruce trees, the Yellow Headed Spruce Sawfly.

About the Yellow Headed Spruce Sawfly The Yellow Headed Spruce Sawfly feeds only on spruce trees. Early in the season (end of May), the larvae start to appear and are olive-green with conspicuous yellowish-brown heads with a waxy appearance. When disturbed, they arch both ends of the body in a manner characteristic of sawflies. Photo of Yellow Headed Spruce Sawflies. Damage from sawflies is predominantly observed on newly planted trees, however it can also occur on mature trees. Indications that the insects have been active in spruce trees are the browning of needles, mostly evident on new growth. Trees also take on a ragged appearance in heavily infested cases and later trees may be completely defoliated. Trees affected suffer branch dieback, considerable growth reduction and in severe cases can die. Larvae drop to the ground in July and spin cocoons; this is where they will stay over the winter. The Town of Aurora’s environmentally-friendly control program The Town intends to undertake a precisely-timed spray program using a mixture of only soap and water, to aid in the elimination of the pest. The spray will be applied through a high-pressure spray unit. The intention of this application is to knock the larva off the tree and render them unable to climb and feed on the tree any further. Prior to spraying, the Town will hand-deliver notices to affected residents and businesses. Spruce tree damage from sawflies. Affected areas in the Town of Aurora The primary area of infestation is the Bayview Avenue corridor south of St. John’s Sideroad and north of Wellington Street. Please note this is not the only area affected by the Sawfly.

The Town is asking for public assistance to identify any other areas with possible infestation. Should you notice any potential Sawfly infestation areas, please contact Sara Tienkamp, Town of Aurora’s Supervisor of Parks at 905-727-3123, ext. 3223. THE AURORAN, Week of June 14, 2011 - 15 Spitzer named Citizen of the Year From page 1 During her term as Aurora's fact that the school board sort of great honour." Citizen of the Year, Ms. Spitzer makes the children volunteer While Ms. Spitzer first got her said she would like to advocate when I think their parents should feet wet - literally - in the world of for the Town of Aurora to rein- be teaching them to volunteer," volunteerism as a swimming state an arts advisory commit- she said, noting that she instructor at a Toronto YWCA, tee, keep an eye on accessibili- accompanied both her parents she threw herself into communi- ty issues, and encourage others on their volunteer work, her ty involvement here in Aurora to get involved in volunteerism. father working on summer play- when she moved into the "I don't really know what grounds in East York, and her Orchard Heights neighbourhood we're going to do when all the mother holding a position on a 40 years ago, becoming a volunteers, particularly my age professional ladies' ball associa- fundraiser with her local and maybe slightly younger, are tion in Toronto. Homeowners' Association. going to leave because I have "I just think that by teaching Her community involvement heard from more organizations someone to do it, you encour- "snowballed" the following year, who have less and less volun- age them to carry on and to do leading her to start the volunteer- teers coming out," she said. things. I think it is very good for based Theatre Aurora, and But if you think Ms. Spitzer young people to see what you throwing herself into various would be all in favour of the can get out of it by doing these youth groups and Town Ontario Ministry of Education's things. To me, it is just unbeliev- Committees. requirement for high school stu- able what I get from it. I have "I'm very good at social dents to give 40 hours of their been doing it for years and I am things and I'm good at fundrais- time to serving the community, still getting stuff out of it and find- ing things, particularly getting not so fast! ing new things I can accomplish donations from people - I'm not "I do have issues with the and help with." Aurora’s Highland Chevrolet Cadillac donated this vehicle to Crime Stoppers trying to brag, but I am really recently. In the photo is, from left to right, Crime Stoppers of York Region good at those things!" said Ms. Spitzer with a laugh. "I learned TookTToook DDriverrriivveer TTrTrainingrraaiinniinng Director David Forster; Highland Chevrolet Cadillac President Cliff Sifton; many years ago that they General Sales Manager Garry Sleep; and York Regional Police Staff Sergeant weren't going to shoot me with a Mike Fleischaker. gun or knife me with a knife. aanddds stillsttiilll ccan’tan’’ttdt ddrdrive?rriivvee? They were just going to say yes or no. "A lot of people can't do it, but WeWe cancannh help!ellpp! Senior Scape Good weather it doesn't bother me and I enjoy doing it; I just go in pleasantly and talk to people and I usually ForForm moreorei informationnformation aaboutbouto oururi individualndividual for Festival get a lot. People call me the ddrivingriving llessonsessons ((standardstandardo orra automatic)utomatic) Queen of Donations!" By BRIAN WARBURTON Ms. Spitzer says that in vol- aandndo oururr roadoadt testest ppackagesackages Fortune favoured a well- community. He took questions from the unteerism, she is attracted to ccallall9 905-726-413205-726-4132o orre email:mail: organized Aurora Street Small and medium size members including one con- projects and organizations [email protected]@youngdrivers.co Festival with mild sunny weath- business forms an integral part cerning fees for members to where she feels she can make a er, following so many rain of the treasury of Canadian use the Town walking track, but difference and improve a partic- NNextext YoungYoYoung DriversDrivers coursecou (in-class/in-car) swept spring days. commerce, and the Street Al indicated that resolution of ular situation or help an individ- The day was gorgeous by Festival boosts ability to com- this matter is pending. ual. Juneinin AAurorauror a27 sstartst - January 4 Days 31st any standard and in my judg- pete in the tough give and take Charles indicated collabora- One of these areas is acces- (two( weekends). ment; Sunday thrived and pros- of Canadian business life, and tion or partnering between the sibility, and she has also devoted pered as the finest day in this is a community jewel in Aurora. ASA and the Aurora time to Community Living Newmarket/Aurora. spring of inclement weather. The organizing members of Community Arboretum awaits "I have always been involved The army of vendors rose to the Chamber rank or should Town approval, but details of in physical disabilities for peo- the occasion, arriving in good rank highly in Aurora for their tri- what the agreement contains ple," she said on how she got umph with the Street Sale. were not noted. time to set up stalls and outlets, her first full-time job after a short each designed to seize the The Aurora Seniors Little imagination is required stint at the future Petro Canada, attention of legions of visitors Association (ASA) was repre- to understand that the at what was then known as the who, calmly and patiently, sented by Gail van Wolde, Arboretum would find willing Ontario Crippled Children's Soirrrée sauntered along more than a Joan Levert, Judy Buchanan, senior hands helpful, and cer- Centre, now Holland Bloorview mile of vendor stalls, many Stella Warburton, Marianne tainly, keen senior eyes may Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Workshops extraordinary in content, and Urbach, Rozlin Laber, and detect early signs of emerging "Then we had a daughter who crowded closely and impres- Norma Dover among others problems hidden in obscure was born with a few disabilities TToours & Evennts sively along both sides of and the Seniors Chess Club, patches of cultivated land. and unfortunately we lost her splendid Yonge Street. including Bernie Prost, John Trees and shrubs generally when she was about three. It The great and astonishing Inglis, Tom Bozinoski, Peter thrive and we accept the boun- was just something that con- assembly of small vendor stalls Hardy and yours truly, who ty of our lush parklands, but we nected for me." Celebrate Arts, Heritage & Nature have been attracted from far played chess with each other see only the healthy vegeta- For those wanting to follow in and wide by the huge annual and anybody from the tion; anything growing with less Ms. Spitzer's footsteps, she invasion of about 40,000 visi- immense crowds strolling by. than optimum vigour is nursed encourages people to "follow tors. The Chess Club attracted to health or replaced. their heart" and not be intimidat- AASSK Festival King The small vendor mer- plenty of attention and many Lands formerly occupied ed when approached to give chants attract without any members of the public dared and now abandoned, are some time to a group, event, or June 25 to Julyy 22 exaggeration, a huge and con- their prowess with occasional immediately repopulated by cause. "If you have a passion, follow stant flow of pedestrian traffic success. nature with whatever vegeta- it," she says. "It might only be vol- ts down the middle of Yonge Thriving at this time, the tion can obtain a foothold and eennnt unteering for one organization, EEvv Street including residents, visi- Chess Club welcomes new signs of habitation fade over s & but if you feel that you can give oouuurr llyy. tors, sightseers and tourists, all members, and those who have time. time to other organizations, try it. , T iiccckkkl - wending their way slowly, north not played chess since Methods that place trees oopps qquuui WWHHG "What some people don't kkssshhho uupp RRLLLQQQW or south, along this great thor- younger days will find encour- suited to deep forest or to the understand is you're not commit- oorrrk iinnngg SSSS W ffiiilllllli LLVVDDS w!!!! oughfare of Canada, from the agement and speedy revival of forest edge, in open land, may ted to doing it every day of your H GGL nnooow start of the Festival until the chess expertise after playing a not be successful. ·WE teerr  life. People need to explain to RRQQ ggiiissst Registration: conclusion. few games. Perhaps the correct soil people what is expected of ' Re The subsequent disman- The ASA held its Annual type or drainage conditions them. I have seen people be ArtSocietyKing.ca tling of booths and equipment General Meeting (AGM) on may be unsuitable, or lack of thrown into a situation and they is worthy of notice, and with Monday with 55 members in other knowledge may be are absolutely lost. I think they or call 9055.939.9357 vendors and visitors disappear- attendance and probably more enough to compromise suc- should be educated as to ing almost by magic, Yonge with the inclusion of late cess. what...it doesn't need to be a big Street re-opened to traffic with arrivals. Unfortunate mistakes will lecture or anything. It's just that little delay. Virginia Bodnar and be made, errors will be correct- we require you to do this or we ArrtsSocietyKinng.ca Pedestrians meandering Barbara Stoecklin were re- ed and the members of the require you to do that. I think a bit among the booths and stalls, elected as directors and Frank Arboretum will continue as the of training helps." proved of every nationality, age, Leone was elected for the first authors of an outstanding pub- size and shape and all pos- time. lic service in the fields of the Private Dining Room for sessed the vitality and interest, Charles Sequeira was re- Aurora Community Arboretum. ROOFTOP COMMUNIONS, BAPTISMS, which makes this Aurora Street elected president, Ruth Wildlife finds a welcome PATIO Intimate Weddings (up to 100) Rehearsal Parties, Showers & all special occasions. Festival the longest and great- Church, Yvette Gillies and home in the Arboretum and is a NOW OPEN! est in the world. Virginia Bodnar were re-elect- strong positive to how we like to The Aurora Chamber of ed treasurer, secretary and believe nature survives when HUNT PUB WEEKENDS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Commerce organized this vast vice president respectively. located near humanity. SUMMER START TIME 9:00PM coming together of community Al Downey, the town admin- The residents of Aurora are JUNE 16 JUNE 17 JUNE 18 JUNE 23 JUNE 24 JUNE 25 GABE URBAN FRANK CRAZY PERFECT TONGUE expression in a spirit of working istrator responsible for the ASA outstanding when sharing SALEM SKY JEFFREY SUMMER WORLD ‘N GROOVE together with pleasure, and this addressed the AGM meeting open spaces with all that HOURS: Tues - Thurs, 5 pm - 1 am - Fri & Sat, 5-2 am Closed Sunday & Monday commentary recognizes the by expressing encouraging grows, which in turn allows ani- Main Dining Room, Polo Lounge & Patio Hours: Mon-Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-8pm accomplishment of this august words for a well run Seniors’ mals to thrive and add abun- institution serving the business Centre. dantly to our quality of life. www.hogansinn.com 12998 Keele Street at King Road, King City, Ontario 16 - THE AURORAN, Week of June 14, 2011