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The siblings have voiced concerns Up To over proposals to move the building, which 70% OFF Downtown Aurora is among the very oldest in Aurora. For 15117 Yonge St. (S.of Library) their story, please see page 6. (905) 713-1501 Auroran photo by Brock Weir Bill Landmark “Red House” could be Siarkas 416.727.4159 moved after 180 years For all Your Real EstateFor All Needs...Your Real Estate By Brock Weir studio of renowned artist and historical Street in behind the present structure. CallNeed Today!s... Call Today! preservationist Dorothy Clark McClure The second option would be to move the The Red House’s name is as good a and, until earlier this year, most recently house further back from Yonge, while descriptor as any for the red-brick home served as the Oakland Hall restaurant, still facing the street, to free up room for a that has stood on the southeast corner of is the subject of a plan now in the works future development. Yonge Street and St. John’s Sideroad since which will likely see it moved to another Ms. Vattay presented each scenario, [email protected] 1840. location on site to make way for a potential accompanied by property owners "Serving"Serving Aurora, Aurora, King King City, City, Maple, Maple, Oak Oak Ridges, Ridges, Newmarket Newmarket and thethe surroundingsurrounding areas!" areas!" But now, after 176 years of being a new condominium complex. Fabrizio Lucchese and Gordon Steel, to primary landmark – and one of three According to Sharon Vattay, Heritage Aurora’s Heritage Advisory Committee, surviving buildings – of the former Specialist with the architectural firm seeking input from members before they hamlet of Cosford’s Corners, the site, and Goldsmith, Borgal & Company, two delve into the hard work of drafting a the historic home that is on it, could soon scenarios are currently being examined plan and filing the necessary development *OAC be transformed. for the site. The first would see the house applications with the Town. 2016 % The Red House, which gained fame moved closer to Yonge Street to make “The first option would be to intensify LEASE in the 1960s and 1970s as the home way for development closer to Old Yonge Continued on page 6 FACTORY 0ON SELECT MODELS OAC Councillor calls on Next municipal budget needs to EVENT %* further supports for FINANCE make up for $860,000 “imbalance” 0ON SELECT MODELS families living with ON NOW! By Brock Weir around our table how we are going to ENDS AUGUST 31 autism achieve that with the budget directions Council will get back down to regular By Brock Weir that Council has approved for 2017.” business next month and, when they do, Last month, Council approved a they will face 860,000 challenges. number of directives for staff when it Chic Eyes Autism Spectrum Disorder now Optical The 2017 Budget Process is set to get affects one in every 94 children and comes to preparing next year’s budget, underway this fall and, while Council Councillor Sandra Humfryes is including a municipal increase pegged Chambers have been quieter over the calling on the Province to do more at inflation – currently standing at 2.1 summer, municipal staff have been to support families impacted by the per cent – plus one additional per cent looking at ways to address $860,000 disorder. to boost reserves. worth of shortcomings in several areas. Council is expected to weigh in on Over time, however, some Come see Ryan “All together, we have about $860,000 departments – including Infrastructure FOR Councillor Humfryes’ motion next at his store 1 of a permanent budget adjustment that & Environmental Services (IES) in King City 2 Prada DG month, which calls on the Province needs to be made,” said Dan Elliott, of Ontario to, among other requests, and Parks & Recreation, have had Eyewear Ray Ban Maui Jim Treasurer for the Town of Aurora at unaddressed shortfalls. *See store for detials Coach Dilem Continued on page 3 Town’s Finance Advisory Committee “The FAC heard from Parks & Rec 10 - 1700 King Rd., King City Tel. 289-467-6000 (FAC). “We’re trying to strategize Continued on page 3 www.chiceyes.ca LIVING AND WORKING IN YOUR COMMUNITY ANGELA JONES DOUG SABISTON Sales Representative Sales Representative 905.717.6027 416.899.1083 [email protected] [email protected] • 29 combined yrs in Real Estate • Full service Realtors who know how to negotiate • Thorough market evaluation • Professional Photography • Extensive knowledge of market activity • Virtual Tour • Complimentary staging service CALL US TODAY • Full colour Brochures to showcase your home www.YourCommunityRealEstate.com Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 11, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 11, 2016 Page 3 COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Date Time Location Meeting No meetings the weeks of August 15 and August 22 Council meetings are open to the public and can be seen on Rogers TV, channel 10. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit www.aurora.ca *Meetings can be viewed online by visiting www.aurora.ca/gcstream Town of Aurora Department of Parks & Recreation Services Multicultural Special Event Opportunities The Town of Aurora’s Multicultural Festival will be taking place on Saturday, September 10. The Town’s Parks & Recreation PRESENTS Aurora’s 2016 Services department requests to hear from interested community groups, or cultural performers that would like participate in this event. in Interested parties are asked to email the Recreation Supervisor, Special Events at [email protected] by Tuesday, August 23. Concerts the Park For more information, please call 905-726-4762. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells Street August 17: Gypsy Kings A tribute to the Gipsy Kings, where Spanish fl amenco WHAT’S HAPPENING YOUTH PROGRAMS and Romani rhapsody meet salsa funk. AND ACTIVITIES Concerts are Free! Help us shape Aurora’s Take our Food vendors on site (a nominal fee applies) online survey! For your seating comfort, please bring your own lawn chairs Give us your feedback about what changes, if any, you Summer Sessions in The Loft presents Choices would like to see in the Cultural Precinct/Library Square area. Your input is essential to ensure that together we build a strong, The Town of Aurora, in partnership with the Canadian Mental central hub for our community Health Association, offers this FREE program to youth ages to celebrate the creativity and culture of Aurora. 12 to 17 that encourages informed decision-making and To access the survey, promotes positive choices. please visit www.aurora.ca/ culturalprecinct Session 3: Prescription Drugs & Self Respect Wednesday, August 17 For more information on the Cultural Precinct project, please visit Course Code: 43639 www.aurora.ca/culturalprecinct or call Access Aurora at 905-727-1375. For more information or to register, please visit www.aurora.ca/youthprograms Premium Concert Youth Engagement Committee Experience Bring a food The Town of Aurora is now accepting applications to be donation for the a member of the Youth Engagement Committee for the local Aurora food Proudly sponsored by 2016/2017 season. Open to Aurora youth ages 12 to 17. The pantry and win a chance for you submission deadline is Wednesday, August 31. Apply today! and three guests For more information and application forms, please visit to sit in the TD Premium Concert www.aurora.ca/youth Experience section complete with TD-preferred seating ® State farm and related trademarks and logos are registered trademarks and complimentary owned by state farm mutual automobile insurance company, used under snacks! licence by certas home and auto insurance company. The Aurora Museum & Archives is gathering stories from the community for our online project celebrating the 150th Inclement Weather? anniversary of Town Park. Join us at the Aurora Public Library For inclement weather- www.aurora.ca/ to share your story of Town Park and be a part of history! summerconcerts related inquiries, please 905-726-4762 Thursday, August 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. #AuroraConcerts call 905-726-4762. Monday August 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. Featured Movie Thursday, August 18 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) Ada Johnson Park (60 Hartwell Way) H Prizes for bringing a favourite stuffed animal to watch the movie with you! FREE ADMISSION Sponsored By: NEW DATES THIS YEAR! Arrive early to enjoy the stellar movie-themed activities and special AUGUST 26-28 pre-movie surprises! FRIDAY 11 AM - 11 PM All movies start at dusk.