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Enjoy refreshments and participate in a fun video. Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 Page 3 Our Lady of Grace C.E.S. gears up for 60th anniversary celebration action, particularly recalling her and it is wonderful to be in church on daughter winning an award for oral Sundays and really have that sense of communication. Her learning, says Ms. community that is within our faith and Yaeck, has been something of a struggle. everyone coming together based on our “This was a huge milestone for her,” belief in Jesus. It is exciting and it is also she says. “It wouldn’t have happened a challenge. I am a little anxious about without the teachers.” all the things we would like to do for this This school year marks the second time anniversary, but I know we’re going to around Ines Donato has been a part of the work and it is going to be a really exciting OLG community. First coming through day.” their doors 11 years ago as Vice Principal, she returned this year to take the helm as Principal and is excited to have had the JEWELLERY chance to be a part of the celebrations. The first priority, she says, is starting Our Lady of Grace parent Vicky Yaeck, Principal Ines Donato, teacher Jo-Ann Smith, and parent Eric Poblete the celebration with a mass, which is set th STORE-WIDE are hard at work planning the school’s 60 anniversary celebrations, which will take place May 1. Auroran photo by Brock Weir for 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church on Yonge Street. Following the Valentine’s * By Brock Weir School Board]. Elizabeth Crowe, the service, the party heads over to the school Chair at the time, indicated to us there for formal presentation, themed rooms, As an elementary school athlete, Jo- should be a large celebration. Certainly and a student performance of a specially- SaleSale Until Sunday, February 14/16 * Ann Smith remembers hopping on the with this school being the oldest in their penned song. bus to play off against students from local board, they wanted it to be done in the “I feel like I have come full circle,” LAPIS LAZULI Catholic schools. proper way. 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For more information or to submit a nomination: visit: aurorashof.ca/nomination-process |email: [email protected] Call: 647.632.6911 Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 Page 5 Machell’s Corners LetterS to the editor Second look urged over LAV placement out of “respect” for vets Reading the various letters in the Auroran, there appears to be varied opinions for the placement of the LAV alongside of the Cenotaph. The opposition to this LAV being placed there is in no way disrespectful of any of our veterans, but in gratitude for those that gave their lives for us and buried in far off lands as well as those buried here at home, and those who served in the various conflicts around the world. This LAV project was promoted by the previous Government and its supporters as a means of trying to mend their attitude toward returning veterans after it turned their backs on them. I keep wondering why the Legion and the Queen’s York Rangers are supporting this sort of agenda. These LAVs are not monuments; they are cobbled together from surplus parts, originally built by General Dynamics in London, ON, a division of one of the top five arms dealers in the world. Nor is there any guarantee that these machines have ever been active. They are now being sold to countries like Saudi Arabia and elsewhere not as monuments but as war machines. This is not a monument. As The Auroran has previously stated “in the end, it is simply a vehicle When I was a youngster, I always longest reigning monarch in modern on a piece of cement” And is this what asked my paternal grandmother to Canadian history, just sneaking we want to have here, to overshadow take out her wallet. past the record long-held by Queen the Cenotaph? When we are asked “to I wasn’t looking for a handout, of Victoria. remember them” how are we to ignore course, although the occasional slip It ultimately turned out to be a well- the machinery of war that caused these of an old orange $2 bill was always attended event with people coming to names to be placed here? How is it that welcome, but the real reason was just celebrate the occasion from across we can even contemplate elevating the behind her credit cards. York Region and the GTA. status of these LAVs to even one of the Below the plastic was a small BROCK’S I took great pride in how things names engraved in remembrance? pocket and inside the pocket was an turned out and, of course, provided It has been stated that “we need old Canadian silver dollar. BANTERBrock Weir plenty of opportunities to brainstorm to update, as most of the present It was a coin that you might for the future. monuments are between 70 and 100 ordinarily glance over. By the time I While a 64th anniversary is not the years old”, (so are the names that got around to seeing it, it no longer And then it clicked… cause for a grand celebration, there we honour) “that we need to give the gleamed in the light. Time and touch Crisis, with no other option other is something on the radar the Town younger generations a more relevance made any semblance of shine a than going up, and doing so only to might want to consider down the line. to our veterans and what they stand memory of the past, replaced with a find myself popping through a tiny On April 21, the Queen celebrates for.” worn patina, beautiful in its own way. door from the bowels of our seat of her milestone 90th birthday. What greater respect and relevance Underneath the tarnish was a democracy right into the middle of It is a birthday that will be celebrated can we show, than to honour their depiction of Parliament’s Centre a rare scrum in the first year of the in grand style in the United Kingdom names? The present methods of Block and its showpiece Peace Tower. Harper administration, the need for with equestrian parades, a mammoth honour have been respected for the The purpose of the coin was to change was not lost upon me. street party in London, along with the non-militarization and for removing commemorate the visit later that year But that wasn’t what caught my eye. ceremony the Brits do so well. the glorification of war, why should we of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, What they zeroed in on was a But a few short weeks after that is abandon these traditions now? the first reigning sovereigns to visit passing reference to the fire that Victoria Day, the Sovereign’s Official Monuments do not require Canada. destroyed the Centre Block 100 years Canadian Birthday. “updating”; they are there to remind This coin, my grandmother ago this week. If you’re a Monarchist, you’re us through the years that “we shall invariably explained, was her lucky In 1916. very cognizant that Victoria Day is remember them” no matter how old coin. On February 3, 1916. a double-barreled celebration not they are. At that time, my interest in the The very day my grandmother was only of Victoria, but the reigning I find it sad that people need to coin was purely numismatic and I did born. sovereign as well. If you are less appeal to our Council about preserving not have the foresight to ask how it Out of the ashes rose something inclined towards the monarchy, it is the dignity of our Cenotaph and what became so lucky to her. better, stronger and more enduring. the unofficial start of the summer, the it stands for, and have a hard time By the time it was clear she was Did this connection have a time to formally open up the cottage, rationalizing weaponry to serve as a suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, resonance with her? Did she derive or head out to enjoy a day in the sun. monument. It’s certainly not a hawk I soon regretted not taking the some sort of strength from it? Was Some people do both – and there is and dove thing, it’s about preserving the opportunity to gain some insight on this why she saw the coin as a good nothing wrong with that! memories in a dignified and respectful why this coin had become something luck charm? But, as far as Aurora goes, there manner. of a talisman, seemingly on her I’ll never know for sure, but I like to is nothing by way of a Victoria Day We have soldiers suffering from person at all times. It was, I thought, think so. event; an event where families can PTSD along with migrants from many a question that would remain in And I like to think I found a missing come together to mark the unofficial war-torn countries. Do we really want the back of my mind, its answer piece of the puzzle that has been start of the summer, if not the historic to expose these people to this sort of apparently lost in the ether. hiding in plain sight all this time, roots of the holiday. machinery? Last Wednesday, however, right in time for what would have The closest thing Aurora has to a These LAVs could be placed at the something finally clicked and, in been her own centennial. community event that weekend is, of armoury, and a more fitting monument hindsight, the answer now appears One piece of the puzzle remains, course, the Aurora Farmers’ Market. should be placed at the Cenotaph. patently obvious. however: whatever happened to that With the Queen’s 90th Birthday We do not want to make Scott That evening, the CBC website silver dollar? on the horizon, perhaps the time is Johnston the Aurora Prophet, (see The ran a story on a multimillion dollar right to give some thought on Aurora Auroran 12 November 2015 editorial proposal to dig an expansive new VICTORIA DAY finally getting in on the Victoria Day cartoon) we need to show him that basement underneath Parliament. That silver dollar commemorated action, providing a reason for the our council will continue to respect The merits of spending such a vast the milestone visit by George VI community to come together rather the Cenotaph and its surrounding amount of money on something as and Queen Elizabeth, the parents of than head out of Town en masse, as environment as it was intended to be. simple as a basement were examined our present Queen, who marks the seems to be tradition, and forming a I would ask that council to “please” from both sides. The bedrock deposits remarkable 64th anniversary of her new, enduring tradition. take a second hard look at what you underneath Parliament Hill are ascension to the Throne this Saturday, It can be something as simple as have agreed to. For the proper respect nothing to sneeze at and will take February 6. doing something to soup up already that all veterans deserve both now and some resources to remove. But, of A 64th anniversary is not one of scheduled events at the Aurora in the future. course, there was the question of the biggies but, in the grand scheme Farmers’ Market or something a little John & Rhonda Sanders whether a new basement was needed. grander. Aurora of things, it is still a milestone worth As someone who once worked in commemorating. Councillor Harold Kim’s suggestion Parliament, took a wrong turn in At the end of last summer, I had of a multicultural festival has been the tunnel connecting the West and the privilege of being a part of the simmering away on the backburner To submit a letter to the editor, Centre blocks, found myself stuck at planning of the Town of Aurora’s long enough for scum to form on the please send your email to [email protected] the bottom of a ridiculously narrow community celebration on September surface. Perhaps it is time to remove Deadline for submissions is Sunday at 1 p.m. spiral staircase that apparently had 9 to mark the moment Queen the film and give Aurora a teaser of not been used since the King-Byng Elizabeth II officially became the what could be.

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The Aurora Museum and Archives There’s Something About Is celebrating… Mary, says reader Where is she now? 52 PICK ME UP Those of us who used to frequent Jonathan’s Restaurant enjoyed sharing The wait is over! Full decks of the 52 PickMeUp playing cards our lives, thoughts and dreams with are now available for $15.00 each. 53 PickMeUp is a deck of Mary Georgopoulos, the former owner of the Aurora restaurant which fed cards celebrating important milestones, figures and games in residents for over 20 years on Yonge Aurora’s sporting history. Pick up a deck or two through Town Street. Hall, Aurora Museum & Archives, Sport Aurora and the Aurora Many miss her kindness, compassion Sports Hall of Fame and community spirit. It was always great to be able to just pop by and spend time with her. So many ideas and great times were born and celebrated with her over the years.​ It was the heart of Aurora, helping local charities, A proposal to strengthen health care in Ontario fundraisers, churches and hosting countless community events. Over the past decade, Ontario’s contracts. Where is she now? health care system has improved 3. More consistent and accessible I was happy to find her back on Yonge significantly. home and community care. Strengthen Street, Aurora, currently ​working at Together, with public medical accountability and integration of home Aw Shucks’ new location just south of community input, we have reduced and community care. Transfer direct Wellington. wait times for surgery, increased the responsibility for service management It seems Mary missed us too. She number of Ontarians who have a and delivery from the Community Care is helping gather a lunch crowd and I primary health care provider to 94 per View From Access Centres (CCACs) to the LHINs. know she would love to see her friends. cent, reduced emergency room wait With this change, LHINs would govern The new ​venue is beautiful. times despite substantial increases Queen’s Park and manage the delivery of home and It’s a treat to share a delicious in volumes and expanded services Chris Ballard, MPP community care, and the CCAC Boards organic coffee and/or lunch and catch for Ontarians at home and in their Newmarket-Aurora would cease to exist. CCAC employees up with Mary G. communities. To reduce gaps and strengthen providing support to clients would be So, if you miss her too, visit her for There are, however, a number of patient-centred care, the Ministry employed by the LHINs, and home care lunch or a coffee, Monday to Friday, 11 areas where we need to do more. of Health and Long-Term Care is services would be provided by current a.m. to 2 p.m. Too often, health care services proposing to expand the role of the service providers. This shift would But wait, there’s more! can be fragmented, uncoordinated Local Health Integration Networks create an opportunity to integrate Making it extra special is Vera and unevenly distributed across the (LHINs). There are four components: home and community care into other Harrison is there too! province. For patients, that means 1. More effective integration of services. Good choices, Aw, Shucks! they may have difficulty navigating the services and greater equity. To make 4. Stronger links between The Heart of Aurora is once again on system or that not all Ontarians have care more integrated and responsive population and public health and Yonge Street daily. equitable access to services. Too often to local needs, make LHINs responsible other health services. Integrate local Thanks, Mary. It is so great to have our system is not delivering the right and accountable for all health service population and public health planning you back on Yonge! kind of care to patients who need it planning and performance. Identify with other health services. Formalize smaller sub-regions as part of each Sher St. Kitts most. linkages between LHINs and public Snowball The next phase of our plan to put LHIN to be the focal point for local health units. The Medical Officer of patients first is to address issues that planning and service management and Health for each public health unit create inequities. We propose to truly delivery. In their expanded role, LHINs would work closely with the LHINs to integrate the health care system so would be responsible for working with plan population health services. LHINs Marsh parking complaints it provides the care patients need, no providers across the care continuum would be responsible for accountability “ludicrous”, says property matter where they live. Our proposal to improve access to high-quality agreements with public health units, would improve access to primary care, and consistent care, and to make the and ministry funding for public health owner standardize and strengthen home system easier to navigate. The LHIN units would be transferred to the (Re: Mckenzie Marsh lacks and community care, and strengthen sub-regions would take the lead in LHINs for allocation to public health proper parking, January 21) population and public health. integrating primary care with home units. Local Boards of Health would With the recent release of the and community care. continue to set budgets, and public Mr. Jackson, first at least get the Ministry of Health’s discussion 2. Timely access to primary health services would be managed at name of the property correct. paper “Patients First – A proposal to care, and seamless links between the municipal level. Why in the world would you think strengthen patient-centred health care primary care and other services. With the above four changes you have the right to trespass on private in Ontario,” we are seeking your input Bring the planning and monitoring of the ministry would continue to play a property that is widely known to be on our proposal, and your advice about primary care closer to the communities strong role in setting standards and posted and reserved for wildlife, and how to integrate other improvements where services are delivered. LHINs, in performance targets, which would help even propose a parking lot on someone including community mental health partnership with local clinical leaders, ensure consistency across the province. else’s private land which would be and addictions services. would take responsibility for primary severely damaged by such use? As the Member of Provincial care planning and performance I look forward to learning what No one with even a modicum of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora, I management. The LHINs would work you think of our proposal to ensure interest in wildlife would propose such hope you will join us, and contribute closely with primary care providers to Ontario residents continue to receive a ludicrous idea! your expertise and perspective. We plan services, undertake health human top quality health care. We have spent many years creating can’t succeed without it. To participate resources planning, improve access to this sanctuary and it is widely known in the consultation, visit the Ministry’s inter- professional teams for those who I invite you to contact me on any to be a restricted area. website for background material and need it most and link patients with issue. Please call my community office We will not stand by and let submit your comments online or via an primary care services. The Ministry at 905-750-0019, or visit my website at your idea, that is nothing but an email to me (address at the end of this would continue to negotiate physician www.ChrisBallardMPP.ca. My email is: exercise in selfishness, destroy column). compensation and primary care [email protected]. this haven for wild animals. There are many places open to nature Send Out the Clowns lovers, if you are one, and hikers. Unable to obtain the endorsement of those harried folks answering the H.J. McKenzie Aurora anyone of note, not even an Alderman phone for a political poll. from Podunk in the State of Nowhere, These polls decide who even gets to Donald Trump has instead obtained be on the stage for the debates – top the dubious achievement of receiving tier and undercard. Contender and the ringing endorsement of none other Also-ran. The viability of a candidate than Sarah Palin. decided by a debate organizer. How does Or should I say, rhyming POLITICS that further the cause of democracy? endorsement of Sarah Palin because, AS USUAL Elizabeth May faced the same true to whacko form, the former Alison Collins-Mrakas obstacles in the recent Federal election Governor of Alaska, VP candidate the best you can do? as some debate organizers’ failed and reality star extraordinaire, gave a She’s not fringe; she’s the fronds on to include her in various debates, rhyming, rapping, riotous “statement” the fringe for heaven’s sake. arguably inhibiting the ability of the of support for Trump that simply has to By any reasonable definition, Trump public to fully assess all the candidates be seen to be believed. is not a serious candidate for President. for Premier. It was beyond bizarre. Full stop. Before I get a flaming email, yes, As an aside, SNL’s parody of Palin’s He has no policy background, no I know it is not a strictly analogous statement is pretty much bang on. And platform to speak of, no political bona situation, but I’m using it for illustrative hilarious. fides that would warrant him being purposes. Over the years, the McKenzie Marsh has become an important habitat for many creatures, including Campaign theme songs? Yes. considered let alone discussed as the The bottom line is coverage matters. swans. Auroran photo by Brock Weir “Born in the USA” seems to be a leading candidate. He doesn’t even Who you choose to focus your valuable favourite of candidates on both sides of make sense half the time. air time on affects who we choose to the aisles, although I don’t think either And now, with Palin stumping for consider as important – or not. really understands the song, or I am him, the three-ring circus that was the In my opinion, it’s time that choice is NEW AURORAN POLL certain that the Republicans wouldn’t Trump campaign, has become a chaotic made a bit more wisely. Should Aurora sell its six acre parcel be using it. But, a rhyming, rapping, mess of incendiary messaging, quips Trump’s campaign is a joke. of land on Mavrinac Boulevard to buy smiling, clapping “endorsement” for a and quibbles. It should be seen and framed in that parkland in candidate for President? And yet – as of this week even after context, in my humble opinion. Stop less-serviced areas of Town? A) Yes B) No C) Unsure And let’s not even mention the losing Iowa! - he is still leading in many covering it like it’s a real campaign – prosti-tot mini “freedom” cheerleaders polls. And don’t get me started on the because it isn’t. It is a bizarre vanity Previous Poll Results Is it time for Canada to ditch the he trotted out last month. polls. exercise that needs to end. Now. “First Past the Post” voting system? Good Lord! Why? Someone – anyone – please give A) Yes B) No C) Unsure This should be the final straw for Because his campaign is all you hear that man the hook, and let the serious Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! Trump folks. about. contenders take the stage. I mean, Sarah Palin is your big Public opinion is shaped by what is YES No Unsure gun? Really? I know she has a certain put in front of it, and if what they see Until next week, stay informed, stay amount of unexplainable appeal to a and hear is “All Trump, all the time”, involved because this is – after all – Our 44% 56% 0% February 2, 2016 February TO DATE TO small demographic, but Sarah Palin is then of course he is top of mind for Town RESULTS Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 Page 7 Joint Operations Centre falls just short of the Gold standard By Brock Weir classified as LEED Gold and what does not,” Mayor Dawe explained. “There It isn’t even done yet and already is a number of items that seem to be Aurora’s new Joint Operations Centre somewhat subjective in terms of how is falling just short of getting the Gold. LEED Gold is determined.” Nearly a further $100,000 will need to Added Councillor Abel: “One of be spent on the already costly build on the main criteria for Gold is the Industrial Parkway North, which will rehabilitation of a brownfield. When bring the Town’s departments of Parks you present all these things that inspire & Recreation as well as Public Works LEED designation, it is subject to the under one roof. body to say, ‘You asked for five points, When the Town approved the project we’re going to give you four,’ and in the last term of Council, they there is a margin of error. One of the Country Day School celebrated another milestone with the opening of its new senior school specified – and allocated the money for biggest things we didn’t realise when building. All hands were on deck for the official ribbon cutting. – the project be LEED (Leadership and we [went] for the Gold was [the issue Energy and Environmental Design) of] brownfield. That should have been Certified Gold, with certificationdiscussed at that moment when we were Country Day School formally monitored by the Canada Green realistically going for that certification. Building Council that evaluates based Had we known that, we might have unveils new senior school on sustainability, energy efficiency, and phrased it a little different: do your best By Jake Courtepatte dining hall and rejuvenated senior other “green” criteria. to get to Gold. Having said that, with the school.” The investments Council has made consultant and the architect, they feel Country Day School has added Approved in April of 2012, the to achieve the Gold, however, were only that if they present a more detailed and another milestone to its long and Making Connections campaign enough to clinch silver, they learned more robust application, they might be storied 43-year history in King City. saw a portion of the senior school last week, raising the eyebrows of able to attain that Gold.” The $10 million “Making dismantled in December, having Councillor Michael Thompson who This was a view largely shared by Connections” campaign, the largest served its purpose since 1986. sought answers on why more money Town Treasurer Dan Elliott, who told campaign in the independent school’s Other parts of the school were put was needed to achieve the standard Councillors that there is just one shot to history, was capped last Tuesday in place in 1998 and 1999, and still they already targeted. file a submission for LEED Gold. There with the official unveiling of the new stand following renovations. “LEED Gold was always a standard is no “running back later with changes, two-story senior school building. The Named donors are recognized we had approved and we put aside money amendments, additional arguments or 51,000 square foot addition includes throughout all areas of the new to achieve that for the Joint Operations more information,” he said, but they a new dining hall, administration building, such as the Niczowksi, Centre (JOC),” he said. “When I look are close. offices, learning and support centres, Temovsky, and Arrigo Dining back through all the different reports “We believe we need a few more and nine new classrooms. Hall, and the Croxon Family we had, in fact, increased our fees to points to kick it over just in case one or More than 250 current and past Administration Centre. the architect to ensure that the building two [potential points] get dismissed,” CDS parents, students, alumni, “A lot of people think of the would be Gold. [Now] it says we…need he said. “The additional funding is to faculty and staff, enjoyed an evening Country Day School and the to do additional things to get to Gold. have the consultant actually assist us exploring the building. independent school network, and On top of that, we have to increase in preparing some specific action items, “When our founders opened they don’t really know what that the funds to the architect again and it document plans, and other documents The Country Day School doors for means,” said Paul Jewer, Chair of doesn’t really indicate why. that will be part of the submission the first time in 1972, they did so the Board of Directors. “Independent “We made a decision, we had lots that will help us achieve several other cherishing the promise of youth means we’re on our own. We make of debate over LEED Silver or LEED points. We hope that in doing so we can and the importance of education,” our own decisions, we are responsible Gold and, at the end, we said Gold and, catch a Gold.” said Head of School John Liggett for our own destiny, and the quality as a result of it, costs were going to Councillor Thompson, however, said in his remarks. “Those same values of education that we provide for our increase. We said that’s fine and now he was not satisfied with these answers are present as we officially open the children. Thanks to this community I see a report that says, ‘Yes, you may and, ultimately, the matter was referred most recent in a long line of new as a collective, we have this fantastic have made a decision to go to LEED back to staff for more information. If Country Day School doors. With a new space.” Gold, you may have increased the cost there is a $100,000 increase to achieve reverence for all the hard work that King Mayor Steve Pellegrini also of the building, but we’re not at LEED what Aurora has already paid for, he came before us, and a commitment to added his own positive remarks, Gold.’” argued, there is a missing piece of the further advance CDS into the future, saying the new building is “something Turning to Mayor Geoff Dawe and puzzle. we hereby officially open our new the community can be proud of.” Councillor John Abel, who sit on the “We paid for something, now I am financial task force monitoring the JOC hearing they missed the mark, so I am build, Councillor Thompson requested wondering: what did we pay for?” he more information. asked. “Now we are paying again for Mayor Dawe said Council did indeed that LEED Gold standard. For me, this direct the project to hit LEED Gold, but is a significant issue and I am not sure TAKE there have been complications. why there are no details here to educate “Somewhat surprisingly, it turns Council on this issue and I think it is a FLIGHT out there is a fluid nature to what gets miss.” Briefly AT THE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL MORE P.A. DAYS FOR YRDSB STUDENTS Students in the York Region District School Board rejoice – you’re getting some extra time off. As a result of provincial labour negotiations, a P.A. Day for all public elementary schools has been set for Friday, May 6, with secondary schools receiving their own P.A. Day on Friday, June 3. These additional P.A. Days are mandated by the Ministry of Education. On these dates, teachers will be taking part in professional development on provincial education priorities identified by the Minister of Education, says the Board. 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Tickets From page 1 the 2B and 2C developments. agreement that year. are $20 and available at McAlpine Ford Lincoln or by contacting Greg at [email protected]. within an estimated eight minute “We have two local parks within Originally earmarked for a new WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 walking distance from the Mavrinac an eight minute walk and there Catholic school, the subdivision The PROBUS Club of Aurora holds their monthly meeting today from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Royal lands which already offer a variety is also the wildlife area,” said Mr. agreement included the clause that if Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North. This of amenities. Brown. “That area is very well- the land was no longer needed by the month’s speaker will be Lesley Page and her topic will be “Life’s Too Short To Be A Passenger.” For more “If [Mavrinac] were to be retained served with opportunities to meet the York Catholic School Board the Town information call Program Chair Cliff White at 905-841- and created as parkland, that area local residents’ needs. [Recreation of Aurora would have first right of 2421 New members welcome! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 would be over-serviced in comparison amenities on the Mavrinac land] refusal to secure the land at these The Newmarket and Area Branch of the Ontario to the rest of your community,” Mr. would essentially be duplicating original prices, a provision which Registered Music Teachers’ Association presents its 2016 Fundraising Gala and Silent Auction today at 2 p.m. Brown told Council. “We do believe what you already have within eight landowners Minto Communities at the Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street. Join us for an afternoon of spectacular music in support of that divesture of that parcel creates minutes. disputed and legal proceedings local, independent music instructors. Tickets are $20 for an opportunity for the municipality “A goal of the plan is to eliminate commenced. adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $40 for families. For more information, visit www.newmarketormta.org. by enabling you to re-invest those duplication and look at areas of gap. The land was eventually secured * * * * funds through the divesture of We felt that was not an area of gap. just short of the matter appearing PARTAGEZ LE FRANÇAIS: This free French the lands to find a better suited We do recognize the Town purchased before the courts. language conversation group meets today at Country Style Deli and Bistro (14980 Yonge Street) from 3 – 5 parcel that reconciles deficits in the that land from Cash in Lieu of Area residents urged Aurora to p.m. The group welcomes adults – from Francophones to beginners – looking to put their French language community and perhaps provides Parkland [reserves] and, therefore, if fight for the land to prevent further conversation skills into action. Francophones and an opportunity for land banking it was not pursued as a parkland there homes being built in the area, stronger speakers are encouraged to share their French language skills with less strong speakers. For more for a future community centre or a would have to be reimbursements to arguing they purchased their homes information, visit bit.ly/partagez_coversation or email multiuse sports field park.” that fund to make that happen.” at a premium in the belief they [email protected]. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Also factoring into the Aurora purchased the land in would back onto a school or, at the The Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, recommendation were plans for the question last fall, after nearly very least, open space. presents Drew Jurecka & the Hot Jazz String Quartet. Grappelli & Django, and the best of Gypsy-Jazz. A great Aurora Wildlife Park, now called the two years of contention, for $2.47 The eventual purchase, at the kick-off to Valentine’s Day! Cash bar – concert at 8 pm. Tickets $25 advance, or $30 day of concert, plus HST. For Ivy Jay Nature Reserve, which begins million, the value of the land at 2007 time, was heralded by Mayor Geoff information, or to purchase tickets, call 905-713-1818, or on Wellington Street East, just east prices, as per the condition of the Dawe as a victory in ensuring Aurora visit auroraculturalcentre.ca. of Mavrinac, running north between municipality’s original subdivision enforces its agreements. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 The Royal Canadian Legion will host their Valentine’s Dinner and Dance tonight at 105 Industrial Parkway North. DJ: Dave Jones. Purchase tickets in advance by calling 905-727-9932. $25pp. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 The Resourceful Mother is hosting The Parenting Symposium with eight natural health experts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Course for parents of children or teens who want to maximize their family’s physical and emotional wellbeing and parent from the heart. For more information, visit www. theresourcefulmother.com. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 TransitTransitTransit Project Project Project Assessment Assessment Assessment Process Process Process The Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, presents a FREE Family Day Carnival, featuring the Pan Fantasy Steel Pan Band! They took us by storm last year, GOGO RailRailGO Network Network Rail Network Electrification Electrification Electrification – Public – Public– PublicMeetings MeetingsMeetings so we invited them back for a riotous afternoon of music, dancing, Local Colour Aurora creating in the galleries, family art activities – and all-around general merriment. Event 1 – 4 p.m.; drop in and enjoy! 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416.726.2289 • [email protected] Page 8 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 Page 9 New five year plan charts growth for parks and recreation By Brock Weir his focus to outdoor amenities. “We or skating, or have their ice removed pool at the SARC being overused and are recommending they be located entirely. Repurposing such spaces for in high demand compared to the older New sports facilities, arenas and [on lands recently bought by the Town basketball and other sports during pool at the Aurora Family Leisure pools could be part of the Aurora of 2021 behind] the Hallmark Building site those times could buy Aurora some Complex. This, said Mr. Brown, could if the Town’s new draft master plan for (near Vandorf Road and Industrial time before making a decision on future be attributed to a number of factors parks and recreation is approved by Parkway).” infrastructure builds, he argued. including the age of the facility and Council next month. An artificial turf field located Councillor Wendy Gaertner also the fact the SARC pool provides a The update to the previous five year at Stewart Burnett Park or at the weighed in on the plan, underscoring greater depth and, therefore, allows for plan was presented to Council last proposed new Complex would be a point in the plan which shows the a greater variety of use. week calling for significant projects something to think about, along with a to account for the needs of Aurora’s new ball diamond geared towards older present population and forecasted players and hardball use, two minor How do ou want growth. splash pads “in areas of gap”, and a Y Among the recommendations new water feature, such as a fountain, to be emembered? presented last week were carrying in the Aurora Promenade area. 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Aurora. This could either be a new In the future, as Aurora reaches pool constructed at an existing leisure build-out, the new draft parks and complex or a new facility altogether. recreation plan calls in the acreage of “If you decided to go [with a parks needed per resident. This target standalone facility], we would currently stands at 2.5 hectares per recommend that the gymnasium and Aurora resident but should be brought fitness centre we talked about for the down to 1 hectare or 1.5. The current SARC in our first recommendation standard is a goal that is never going to be located as part of that facility be achieved in Town with the amount because that would make it a multiuse, of land currently available, said Mr. multigenerational type of facility, as Brown. well as a standalone aquatics centre,” Although Council won’t have said Mr. Brown. a chance to formally address the Existing facilities are also worth a recommendations in the plan until a re-think, he added. meeting currently slated for February These public spaces have the 16, Councillors provided a flavour of potential to “encourage greater the discussions to come last week. socialization opportunities, Looking over the vision, Councillor particularly among young families, Tom Mrakas, for instance, said there youth and older adults, with comfortable should be an increased emphasis on seating and greater accessibility, taking a second look at how existing ensuring your community centres act facilities are currently being used. as community hubs,” he noted. 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3206.indd 1 16-01-28 8:52 AM Page 10 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 Page 11 Arts & Culture No Power, No Problem. AHS students share their VISIONs Engineered to circulate air through natural convection, the Valor Horizon Fireplace is a highly effi cient fi replace without a fan – providing reliable heat, even during a power failure. Snowball Hearth & Home (since 1983) 1324 Wellington St. W., King City 905-727-2392 WOOD • GAS • FIREPLACES • STOVES Artists and models Brooke, Jason and Alex showed off different takes on “wearable art”, as they roamed around the galleries. Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger By Brock Weir thought about doing wearable art, I felt a tree would be really representative As they prepared for the reception last of something I grew up with. People week to mark the close of their graduate often take trees for granted. We see art exhibition, artist Jessica Soud helped trees changing colour all the time, but I her fellow student, Madeleine Neufeld, wanted people to think it could be art.” lace up into an intricate network of But, what was the verdict of her art cables to symbolise the bones inside. himself ? The discarded cables and wires “It’s a little bit pokey and I have been were not simply the closest and easiest hitting people with my branches a lot, materials to hand. Jessica wanted to but I am wearing it,” said Jason with a convey something very deliberate. grin. “If you look at humanity today, it Each year, “wearable art” is a is more integrating into technology hallmark of the AHS show, but this year and that is how a lot of people express “vision” was the overriding theme that themselves,” she said, looking over her emerged from the students’ art, said model. teacher Lee-Anne Moore. But humanity also tends to express “It is the exploration of that concept itself through some of its baser instincts. on the literal, figurative and symbolic Of Syrian heritage, Jessica says she only level, examining the world from has to look to their ongoing civil war to unique perspectives,” she said at last see this in action. week’s closing reception. “Tonight we The “wearable art” modelled by honour the imagination and powerful Madeleine was just one of a number of commentary of our youth and the pieces Jessica had on show in VISION, artists’ vision.” the exhibition curated at the Aurora The artists’ vision also made an Cultural Centre by Grade 12 students impact on Cultural Centre curator from Aurora High School, which Stephanie Nicolo, who has been working wrapped up on Saturday. Other pieces with the students on their self-curated in her collection included depictions exhibitions for the past six years. of family portraits, skewing darker to “There is a special place in my heart skulls. for the beginnings of this program and Alex Miceli, on the other hand, as it has gone on over the many different took her artistic hand to create more years and with different artists, it has comforting images. always changed the way I look upon the “My theme overall is familiarity world because of your very special and and home,” he says, guiding her model, unique ways of displaying those parts Jason Saunders, into place. of the world,” said Ms. Nicolo. “You Jason was decked out from head to have a wonderful knack for creating toe in artificial leaves – a few patches beauty with really difficult topics. This of green nearly obliterated with the year we have seen a lot about global bold colours of autumn – and branches warming in your art pieces; there is an poking out from his body here and there. interesting perspective on mortality; a “My two paintings represent things few skeletons in the room, but you guys I find comforting,” Alex explained. “I bring something very special to these grew up around forests and I really like exhibitions. We are blessed to see these nature and being around trees. When I pieces in the gallery.”

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Look HoW Far We’ve Come! CDS Opens its Rejuvenated Senior School

The $10M Making Connections campaign, the largest campaign in The Country Day School’s history, is nearly complete and the School celebrated the grand opening of its new building at a reception and ribbon cutting on January 26.

Following remarks, Head of School John Liggett, accompanied by the Mayor of the Township of King Steve Pellegrini and members of the CDS Board of Directors, were joined on stage by lead donor families for the official ribbon cutting. Guests toured the new facilities throughout the evening and CDS Student Ambassadors were available to assist and answer questions.

The CDS community gathered for the grand opening Hallways and classrooms are flooded with natural of a 51,000 square-foot addition to the School, which light and afford beautiful views of CDS’ rural includes a state-of-the-art Marché style Dining Hall 100-acre setting. Students now have significantly and a spectacular expansion of the Senior School. more breakout areas and inspirational spaces for learning and creativity. Guests commented on the extraordinary architectural design, which not only provides an entirely new look to We are incredibly proud of how far our school the main entrance of the Senior School, but includes has come in just 43 years. Thank you to our unique spaces to optimize learning. community for helping us achieve this milestone!

To learn more, please visit www.cds.on.ca. Better yet, call us at 905 833 1972 to book a personal tour. We would love to show you how far we have come in our first 43 years and invite you to be part of our future.

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COMPETENCE Clark, the captain of Toronto’s NHL squad for four years, had allegiances EFFICIENCY on both sides: though he played for the Former Maple Leafs’ Curtis Joseph and Wendel Clark dropped the ceremonial puck to kick off last week- end’s Macpherson Tournament as Mayor Geoff Dawe and SAC Headmaster Kevin McHenry look on. Hounds in the 1980s, his son Kody is now Submitted photo AT YOUR SERVICE a Grade 11 student on the Saints varsity Bishops College School by the same hardware, with team captain Reid team. score while narrowly edging out Albany Yochim earning the Robin Fraser Plaque “Both teams here have similar values,” Academy of New York in a 2 – 1 game. for leadership and sportsmanship, while said Clark following the puck drop. “I Corporate and Mitch Martan, fresh off his commitment Morgan Barron was the lone Saint on the know the Saints program is a fantastic to the NCAA DI’s Boston College for 2017, tournament All-Star team with a seven- Business law one that just continues to grow, and the sent the Saints to the final with a late point effort. job they do putting on this tournament is Real Estate third period goal. “It wasn’t the result we were expecting phenomenal. 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With the score now 4 – 3, Tigers TOWN OF AURORA He beat Alex Fotinos, who had coach Thomas Milne shook things up PUBLIC NOTICE already been forced to stop seventeen in net for the third, electing to put Alex shots in the period. Boyko between the pipes. Fotinos faced Both brothers assisted on 33 shots in the first two periods alone. Georgetown’s second goal early in Defenceman Noah Delmas completed the middle frame, a rebound that left the comeback with a rip from the blue a sprawled Fotinos little chance. Two line on a 5-on-3 powerplay at the 12:55 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING more tallies for the Raiders came Continued on page 15 Aurora Town Council will hold a public meeting to receive input on the following planning application on Wednesday, February 24 at 7 p.m at Aurora Town Hall, Council Chambers. APPLICATION: The Owner has submitted a Complete Application for an Amendment to Zoning By-law 2213-78, to change the zoning from Special Mixed Density Residential “R5” Zone to Special Mixed Density Residential “R5-X” Exception Zone to also permit a business and professional office on the subject lands. The land to which the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applies is also subject of an Application for Site Plan Approval, file: SP-2015-10. PROPERTY: 15342 Yonge Street (Horton Place)

LEGAL DESC.: Part of Lot 14, Registered Plan 246, and Part of Lot A Part of 1 Linked Reserve, Registered Plan 36 APPLICANT: Lora Cai, Xun Gong and Richard Gong FILE NUMBER: ZBA-2015-16 CONTACT: Additional information may be obtained from Jeff Healey of the Planning & Development Services department at 905-727-3123 ext. 4349, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Comments may also be mailed to the Planning & Development Services department at the address noted below, faxed to 905-726-4736 or emailed to [email protected]. Please quote the file name and number.

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From page 14 like this.” Tigers now sit far back of the Markham this weekend when the Tigers host the mark. “We got some good bounces, their Royals for the lead in the OJHL’s North division rival Pickering Panthers (14- The ACC was buzzing and the Tigers’ goalie (sic) played really well. In the division, who haven’t lost a game in 27-1-4) on Friday, followed by a matchup bench electric before Brendan Jacome end it could have gone either way.” regulation in almost three weeks. with the Whitby Fury (21-21-1-4) of the regained the Georgetown lead with five The Tigers must have still been fired Markham (28-13-2-3) currently holds league’s toughest East division. minutes to go. up less than 24 hours later, dismantling a nine point advantage over the Tigers For stats, schedules, and more A scrum ensued at the final whistle, the Lindsay Muskies 8 – 1 in front of a (23-14-0-6). information, visit www.auroratigers. including 5’7” Board challenging 6’7” hometown crowd. A pair of home games are coming up pointstreaksites.com. Georgetown defenceman Jake Payette, Captain Daniel Mantenuto had a goal but the night was over for the Tigers. and three assists, with Liam Neuman, “It turned into a well-fought game Austin Gerhart, and Ryan Shaw each for both sides,” said Brendan Jacome contributing three points of their own. after the contest. “It just goes to show The win snapped a two-game losing that you can never let your guard streak. down, especially against a good team But even after the smoke cleared, the

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Shoulder blades NOTICE OF PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING 27. “Today’s” Roker 50. Noah’s boat Aurora Town Council will hold a public meeting to receive input on the following planning 28. “Twilight Zone” host 51. A female ogre application on Wednesday, February 24 at 7 p.m at Aurora Town Hall Council Chambers. APPLICATION: The Owner has submitted Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of a multi-tenant commercial building with retail sales and service commercial uses as primary uses. CLUES DOWN PROPERTY: 15255 Leslie Street and 1540 Wellington Street East 1. Unkind 24. A group of three 2. Vestments 25. And, Latin 3. A derisive remark 26. Fall back time 4. Japanese apricot 29. What was that? 5. They __ 30. Inches per minute (abbr.) 6. Soviet Socialists Republics 31. American/Canadian falls 7. Arad river 32. North Palestine region 8. Lined up one beside another 35. Bird beak 9. Diego, Francisco or Anselmo 36. Manila hemp 10. 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Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 | www.aurora.ca/publicnotices | 905-727-3123, ext. 4343 Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 Page 17 Chamber of Commerce launches “Back to Business” strategic plan From page 1 their priority list. on feedback circulated to each table. more work to be done before you start To this end, the Chamber said they “The number one thing after today “We can’t do it all. When you know asking me to get involved.” will be working to have a member of is accountability,” he said. “We have what you are going to do, I either buy But this is just the beginning, their Board on hand to participate to deliver. We can all say this stuff, but into the vision and get on board, or according to Mr. Khan. in as many municipal meetings as if we’re not accountable and we don’t I don’t. Right now I have no vision. “This is a first step and we’re not possible to weigh in on local business deliver, it is exactly what you said: it’s What I have right now is a boiler-plate necessarily asking everyone to get decisions as they progress, rather shallow. That is where the hole has strategic plan that you can slug in involved,” he said. “When we want than reacting to them after they are been dug. We do a lot of great social virtually any Town’s name into the to get certain things done, we need a done deals. events, but when it comes to advocacy vision, mission and strategies. I am collective. This is phase 1-A. We need In addition, a revitalized Chamber and representing the business not saying they are bad, but there is to keep going. This is not the end.” means a revitalized sense of relevance community in front of individuals amongst members, Mr. Khan added. in this Town who are the decision- At this point, plans to realise that makers, we have been absent.” goal are still being looked at, but Others, such as former councillor plans are underway to bring in 84 new Bill Hogg, said what was presented BPS members by the end of June, reaching to the membership last week seemed out to 800 area businesses, putting a like a “laundry list” without “critical Plumbing Service renewed focus on young professionals, priorities” being identified. Without EST. 1972 coordinating economic roundtables that being done, it will be hard to get a within the Region, and forming buy-in from Chamber members. partnerships among stakeholders and “The leadership of this organization all levels of government. needs to reach out and identify what • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL “No longer will be the Chamber you the priorities are first and then clarify don’t hear from,” said Patricia Poulin- what those three to five are,” said Mr. 905-727-3210 Ulbricht, Past Chair of the Chamber. Hogg, responding to a questionnaire www.bobsplumbing.ca Added Mr. Khan: “We want to demonstrate being more proactive when it comes to your success as a business in our community.” But many of those in the room, JOURNEY TO however, stepped up to say they wanted less talk and more action. G2 ROAD One member, for instance, RECOVERY questioned the Chamber’s relationships with landlords with TEST PASS PROGRAM an eye on what can be done to get businesses to move into the vacant storefronts in Aurora’s Downtown One-on-one Counselling Core. GUARANTEE!! Group Therapy Workshops That, said Mr. Khan, is something the Chamber needs to work for and that could stem from a strengthened NEXT COURSES START: new relationship with the Town of February 21 - 4 Sundays Aurora. March 17 - 4 Days “Sometimes the brightest light comes from the darkest places” Another said he heard a “lot of buzzwords and it was like sitting in an MBA program at York University.” “You hit all the words, but they are The Journey To Recovery Program is an outpatient program suitable for the individual who is aware of alcohol/chemical dependency but wishes to address it privately (pay per use). shallow,” he said. Journey To Recovery runs in 30 day intervals providing two one on one counselling sessions Following these comments, Mr. per week, daily group therapy, and psycho educational classes. The program takes place during Khan said input from the members on evening hours enabling the individual to continue working or tending to other life obligations while addressing chemical dependency issues. the plan – which he characterised as a Journey To Recovery can refer to withdrawal management as well as residential treatment “living, fluid document” at the outset if required. of the meeting – made the issue of 905-726-4132 125 Edward Street, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1C3 accountability shoot up to the top of Call Helen at: 1-866-220-6151 905-727-6802

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Aurora adopts Blue Dot environmental movement

By Brock Weir we look at bringing these forward,” certainly is not. While the principles trendy…rather than to be transparent said Mayor Dawe. “In some respects, of the motion are great, he said this on the real issues at hand? Aurora has joined a growing list it is motherhood and apple pie; who kind of environmental advocacy “What we need to do is much larger. of Canadian municipalities to adopt wouldn’t be in favour of clean air, has not historically been the case in I feel what we need to do is begin a David Suzuki’s Blue Dot movement. clean water, safe food, and the right to Aurora. grassroots movement and maybe it Council adopted the resolution last access nature? We just have to be very “In this very Town, I believe there needs to start in this community. This week, which recognizes “all people careful in how we put this together have been some consequences at community has strength in people who have the right to…breathe clean air, and make it work. I think it is a good times for speaking up, especially with are intelligent, passionate. We have drink clean water, consume safe, food, motion and I will certainly support it environmental issues,” said Mr. Heard, serious concerns in the municipality access nature, know about pollutants [but] nothing is ever as easy as we like noting a potential long-sitting dumping that need to be addressed. If we are and contaminants released into the to think it is.” site in Aurora. “Are we to ignore our going to write letters to the Feds, I local environment, and to participate For resident David Heard, who place in order to be politically safe and would suggest we start asking for in decision-making that will affect the was one of two residents to approach maybe not rock the boat? I ask, are we some money for some environmental environment.” the podium to speak on the issue, it joining programs because it is possibly cleanups in our own backyard.” Through Council’s resolution, the sentiments will be formalized in a call to the Province for a formal review Kids...looking to make some of the Ontario Environmental Bill ExtraTHE Money? AURORAN CLASSIFIEDS The Auroran Community Newspaper would like to announce that as our paper continues to grow we are switching to of Rights, as well as to the Federal Carrier Delivery! HELP WANTED One of the manyCAR benefits of thisFOR switch is that SALE it will be employing the youngsters of Aurora in delivering our paper. The Auroran continues to secure carriers for routes all over Aurora. government to develop legislation To book your route please email Zach at [email protected] enshrining the rights of everyone to EUROPEAN registered re- 2013 Dodge CLEANING LADY ces required for WELDER FITTER WANTED live in a healthy environment. Avenger. Great “It is important to us to look to the with lots of experi- local school aged Full time experienced (5 Years) welder fitter condition, only ence and good pric- child care centres in future,” said Councillor Tom Mrakas, 43500 km, one own- Company Name: Times Iron Works Inc. es. Will clean your Aurora. Must have 38 Gormley Industrial Avenue who brought forward the original er $10,000. Call for house or office. Ref- experience work- details: 289-221-5416 Stouffville, Ontario L0H 1G0 motion to Council. “I think it starts erences. Cell: 416- ing with children Contact Person: Thass Shan 434-6229. ages 4-12 years. with the small steps and moving into OFFICE SPACE Tel: 416-817-1114 Available for part bigger steps. This is a good first step FOR RENT Email: [email protected] Construction time split shift to take for Aurora to do something OFFICE SPACE(S) Company look- Monday to Fri- positive for the environment.” for lease. Great ing for experienced, day 7 - 9 am and With Council’s endorsement came location in the knowledgable, 3 - 6:30 pm. Please heart of downtown FULL TIME POSITIONS the view it was important to put on site supervi- contact Marisa at King City, from ap- sor for the york • Payroll Assistant, requires min action behind the words or, at the end amongfriendsday- prox. 100 to 800 sq. region area. carecentres@hot- 3 years ADP exp. of the day, “put our money with our ft. Great exposure, Please email re- mail.com • Heavy Labour ……….. $15-18 / hr mouth is”, supporting the view that Contact Rachel 416- sume to: stephe EXPERIENCED • Under Coater, Afternoon shift, the principals in the motion would 402-4004. no@intercityrealty. MEAT CUTTERS $16 /hr help guide a reworked Corporate com fax: 9055970493 REAL ESTATE office: 9055970227. and labourers want- • Batcher, Paint Mfg., Full time Environmental Action Plan at Town ed. Cutting and $18.00/ hr. + Hall. Residential & deboning poultry Commercial Real • Draftsman, Bolton, MasterCam, Some Council members, however, products an asset. Estate Services for Labourers, $11-$14/ Aurora & Newmarket SolidWorks, $18 / hr.

said they had some reservations on for THE AURORAN Liliana Usvat 416-708- hr. Butchers with • Colour Matcher, Industrial Coating, what adopting the resolution would CARRIERS WANTED 7454 Homelife Eagle ADVERTISE minimum two years Bolton, $20 / hr. actually mean in terms of advocating Realty Inc. experience - $16/hr. • HVAC Technician G2, ODP, 313D for a Bill of Rights and which tenets in Apply to Abate Pack- req’d. of the plan, if any, would be legally The Auroran ers Ltd by email at: SERVICES jobs@abatepackers. • Bilingual (French) Customer Ser- binding on a municipality like Aurora. com or by fax: 519- “I think it is impossible to be One day High School Classifieds vice, Bolton Math Tutor in 848-2793. against this motion because it is very • Welders ………. All position MIG, Aurora Test & Exam 905-727-3300 Days and Afternoon shifts feel-good and we want our children, a week. Review Homework grandchildren and subsequent Help University Prepa- ext. 102 • Assemblers (Mechanical) ……… ration Tel 416-309-0143 HELP Bolton $14-15 / hr. generations to inherit a better world, Seniors WANTED a cleaner environment, and the like,” • CNC Machine Operators, Full said Councillor Jeff Thom. “The Time, Bolton—A & N shifts motion asks something very specific welcome. • DZ Driver, Night shift, Bolton, that the Town not only support the $17/ hr. • Resumes only, no phone calls Blue Dot campaign, but it also enacts, Call SPAR-CLEAN • Only qualified persons will be contacted essentially, a Bill of Rights.” A similar view was offered by Takes pride [email protected] Mayor Geoff Dawe who said while he Cephise 905-951-6330 Fax supported the motion, there needs to CLEANING SERVICE 905-951-6300 Phone be a degree of caution as the principals Servicing Aurora/Newmarket since 1996 866-274-7231 Toll Free can spill over into other municipal 416 INSURED/BONDED matters, including density, to which Privately Owned and Operated the municipality is not the sole driver. 505-2770 “Our Business is People” “We have to be very careful in how 905-967-0445 Page 20 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 Page 21 Page 20 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, February 4, 2016 Page 21 CDS inviteS YOU to explore our spectacular campus

The Country Day School celebrated the New Year with the much anticipated opening of its rejuvenated Senior School. Accompanying the new Dining Hall that debuted in September, this building has transformed the School – while faculty and staff continue to provide the same warm and nurturing atmosphere that has defined CDS for 43 years. We invite you to see for yourself how far we’ve come!

CDS offers JK-12 in a co-ed, non-denominational environment located on 100 beautiful acres in King. Join us for an upcoming Open House:

Wednesday, February 18 7-9 pm

Thursday, April 7 9-11 am

Or contact us today to book a personal tour at 905 833 1972 or [email protected]. www.cds.on.ca

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Our VisiOn The Country Day School is committed Members of our Class of to offering a superior 2015 received 450 admission offers and $1.85M in educational experi- scholarships and awards. ence that is sensitive to the needs of each student, enables learning and equips students for life.

CDS Quick Facts

The Outdoor Education program in the Junior School further enriches 732 the science and social STuDeNTS eNrOlleD studies curriculums. iN GrADeS JK-12 100 ACre CAmpuS iN KiNG 17 AverAGe ClASS Size 91 The state-of-the-art Performing CDS GrADuATeS iN Arts Centre enhances our ability to inspire and instruct students 2014-15 in drama and music.

Participation on CDS sports teams encourages long-lasting values including self-confidence, discipline, 72 sportsmanship and integrity. ONTAriO SCHOlArS 450 OfferS Of ADmiSSiON 100% uNiverSiTY ACCepTANCe fOr THe ClASS Of 2015 61 ATHleTiC TeAmS COmpeTe ACrOSS 19 SpOrTS 365 DAYS Of Summer iN THe SpOrTS DOme 40+ ClubS AND exTrA-CurriCulArS As active participants in serving the needs of others, CDS students learn about the world around them and develop civic responsibility and self-worth.

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