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City Manager Göran Wigert, were The same can be said for “twinned greeted at Town Hall by Mayor Geoff towns” as Aurora learned last week. Dawe, members of Council, Aurora’s On Thursday, Aurora welcomed Federal and Provincial representatives, officials from Leksand, Sweden,and Town Staff for a few days of Aurora’s “twinned” Town for a multi- governance talks, cultural exchanges, day visit of governance and cultural and being honoured guests at Aurora’s exchanges. 150 Bash. At the welcoming ceremony, Mayor Aurora’s links with the Swedish Participating in the welcoming ceremony for the Leksand delegation on Thursday morning included, from Ulrika Liljeberg said the visit they community were forged in 1971 when left, Göran Wigert, City Manager of Leksand, Leksand’s Vice Mayor Anna-Lie Stenberg, MPP Chris Ballard, MP Leona Alleslev, Leksand Mayor Ulrika Liljeberg, Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe, Councillor Tom Mrakas, MP were undertaking was made all the the Council of the day invited hockey Kyle Peterson, and Councillors Jeff Thom, Michael Thompson, Wendy Gaertner and John Abel. more special coinciding with the 150th players from Sweden to participate Auroran photo by Brock Weir Anniversary of Confederation on in a tourney with the Aurora Midget “Church Dodgers” in which flags were ourselves as we build the country for Saturday – but added with a smile we Hockey teams. It was the first of exchanged for on-ice victories, and by the next 150 years,” she said. “But still have a bit of catching up to do. many exchanges, including a notable 1976, the “twinning” was formalized. in this time of unprecedented world “150 years is quite a long time, but battle between Leksand and the local “There is no question that Canada instability where both economic and and Sweden have much in common,” defence and security relationships are said Leona Alleslev, MP for Aurora- increasingly fragile it would be easy for ✓ Family practice (new patients welcome) Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill. “We share Canada to look inward, but that is not ALLAURA Walk in Clinic similar values and passions [including] who we are as Canadians. We believe we ✓ our love of hockey, but we also share have a responsibility and a contribution Cosmetic procedures (Botox & Fillers) MEDICAL ✓ a commitment to peacekeeping, to make to the world as global citizens PHARMACY SERVICES sustainable development, protecting and Canadians believe we are stronger CENTRE the environment and promoting human because of the relationships we have in Compounding Medications rights both at home and abroad. Canada the world, relationships with countries NOW ✓ and Sweden are also two of the founding but also at an individual and personal ✓All Drug Plans Accepted members of the Arctic Council where level like the one we’re here to celebrate OPEN we work together to ensure that the today between our two cities. achievements of environmental, social “The challenges of today and and economic sustainable development tomorrow are not those that will be in the Arctic Region. These are just a solved by one city or even one country. few of the foundational elements that It will take all of us: our innovation, our contribute to the strong Canadian- intellectual capital, and our search for Swedish bilateral relationships that we excellence to preserve our strengths. I are privileged to enjoy today. look forward to the ideas, approaches, Noting that the concept of and perspectives that you will discover “twinning” began in the aftermath of on this trip and in the future.” FREE SENIOR the Second World War as a way to foster And there was much on the agenda. DELIVERY DISCOUNTS peace and understanding after a time In addition to talks with Town Hall of such destruction, Ms. Alleslev said officials, the itinerary included “twinning” continues to be relevant in meetings with community groups, today’s society, particularly in an era of roundtable discussions and being key HOURS 905.713.1717 globalization where relationships are players in the Canada Day festivities, Mon-Fri 2 Allaura Blvd, Unit 12, Aurora 9am - 7pm more easily forged. both in the Parade as well as the Park Sat & Sun Located in the McDonalds Plaza “Canada 150 inspires all Canadians and Fireworks activities. 10am - 2pm www.allauramedical.com to be part of something bigger than Continued on page 6 Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 Page 3 $70k worth of upgrades approved for Canine Commons Dog Park
By Brock Weir chip mulch to make frolicking in the mulch, $22,000 for the replacement of license program, Councillor Wendy park easier on paws. perimeter fencing, and $5,000 for the Gaertner questioned whether it would Local dog lovers have been long- “We are very passionate as dog parking lot regrading. be possible to ensure that all four- calling for “a higher standard” at owners and people who care for our While this money is set to come out legged users of Canine Commons are Canine Commons, Aurora’s only leash- dogs to have a beautiful place to go,” of the Parks & Recreation Repair and fully licensed. free dog park, but now that “higher said volunteer Helen Clarke earlier this Replacement Reserve Fund, which has “That might be a way for us to bring standard” is that much closer to reality year, making her pitch to Council. a current balance of $1.5 million, some in appropriate money for dogs,” she after a cash infusion from Council. Ms. Clarke has been instrumental Councillors questioned whether there said. Council approved a $72,000 in the continued operation of the dog were opportunities for the park – and Al Downey, Aurora’s Director of investment into the Industrial Parkway park and had a laundry list of other Aurora’s pet program – to generate Parks and Recreation, said that is North facility last week, a park which suggested improvements ranging from revenue. coordinated with the Bylaw Service is enjoyed by thousands of dog owners lighting to on-site water, but identified Building on a delegation made to an Department and signs could be each year. these priorities as a good start, keeping early Council budget session at the end modified to spell it out to users, but Volunteers who keep the day-to-day the municipal budget in mind. of last month by local resident Bob Lepp, Canine Commons is not part of the of the park going identified “priority” “Yes, we have issues with our park, who said there is significant revenue regular Bylaw patrol. improvements to the park last spring, but it can be made much better than to be realised from the municipal pet Continued on page 13 which received a tentative green light what we have,” she said. “We have a from Council but, until last week, the fence that is 14 years old now and is in TOWN OF AURORA dollars and cents to make it happen need of some improvements. [We have PUBLIC NOTICE were sitting on the backburner. to move wood] chips out, but I think Among the priorities were with the support of Council and the overhauling the existing fencing, Town we will have a nicer park.” re-grading the often muddy parking lot, Last week, when it came to number and replacing the existing wood chip crunching, $45,000 was earmarked for mulch with a new “screened” wood the removal and replacement of the SEEKING CITIZEN MEMBERS FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA Advertorial ADVISORY COMMITTEES Aurora Town Council invites residents to apply to participate as a citizen member of the Committee of Adjustment or the Heritage Advisory Committee. Hip/Knee/ Appointment to Advisory Committees is open to all residents of Aurora, or owners of land within the municipality, or a tenant of land in Aurora. Ankle Pain: Application forms are available from our website at aurora.ca/committees, or at Aurora Town Hall, located at 100 John West Way. Completed application forms can be submitted by email to [email protected], by fax to 905-726-4732 or delivered in-person or by mail to Aurora Town New Approach Hall. Please note, completed application forms must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Delivers Thursday, August 3, 2017. For more information, please contact the Town of Aurora’s Deputy Clerk at 905-727-3123, Remarkable ext. 4224. Results Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 • aurora.ca • 905-727-3123, ext. 4224
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Elizabeth Hearn Milner Bracebridge (formerly Aurora)
Oh Canada!
Yes, we marked Canada’s one hundred and fiftieth year, But there is something not to be forgotten I fear, Nations survived here long before we white people came. Yet, we bestowed upon this land our claim.
We ignored these residents the right to this their land, An egregious act to be recalled you understand. We number this sesquicentennial from our arrival And celebrate the numbered years of our survival.
This land mass is a splendid and bountiful place. A land of mountains, plains, Back when Canada was a sprightly 46 waters and endless space. We must protect the precious gifts we all now own Remembering those from whom each prize was stolen. Amid the excitement and all-round “I was a bed wetter,” he says with a Canada’s one hundred and fiftieth year whirl leading up to Canada’s 150 laugh. “This Mrs. Murray used to come deserved a thoughtful celebration, Celebrations, which kicked off Friday to us, get me by the hair and shove my And let us not forget the story of those with the 150th Anniversary of Town BROCK’S nose it, then lock me in a cupboard while here long before our occupation. Park and continued right through to she made the beds. I got so scared of the following evening’s fireworks, I was BANTER going into bed that I would lay on the saddened to learn of the death of one of Brock Weir floor. I would get so cold, I would have Apologizing for something Aurora’s eldest surviving veterans just to jump back into bed and then wet the you have no control over shy of the grand old age of 104. exclaiming, “Cookie, have you heard the bed again.” Allen Griffiths was born in the Relief finally came with the Armistice I find myself apologizing on the phone buzz?” United Kingdom and served in the in 1918. When peace was declared, to friends and family for something I had Undoubtedly it’s a quote that would Royal Navy through multiple theatres he remembers celebrating by getting no control over. not be out of place in the middle of a of war. Having first met him when he dressed up as a soldier, complete with his On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 6.15 a.m. I 1930s sea battle and indeed the ship was was a young lad of 99, I was immediately arm in his sling, to parade for Princess received a phone call from an old friend going down. Water was coming on board struck not only by his good humour, Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein, asking me if I was alright. Shaking off and his fellow seamen were quickly but the fact he was always so forward- one of Queen Victoria’s more eccentric from a deep sleep, I responded that I jumping overboard to save themselves. looking. granddaughters who was visiting the thought I was OK. He explained that he They were not, however, in danger just Although he told stories of the past, village. had received an email from me indicating yet. with some memories dating back to the Finally, their mother came to pick “sad news” asking for him for help. While Mr. Griffiths was indeed a stoker final years of the First World War with them up, but she was not accompanied He was calling from Paris, France, on board the ship, actively serving with enthusiasm and relish, he never struck by their father. He was felled on the field hence the early hour, and was most the navy, this was all in good fun. The me as one who yearned for what some in 1916. concerned as the email called for a filmmakers who had drafted him and people so tritely – and erroneously – “When he was shot, they sent his response ASAP. many of his other shipmates into “extra” describe as “the good old days.” Rather, clothes home in a coffin,” says Mr. I thanked him for his anxiety assuring roles in the 1937 film “Our Fighting he was looking to share the lessons he Griffiths. “Three or four coins fell out of him that I had not sent an email. Navy” (later re-titled “Torpedoed!”) learned in the past, particularly his his pocket. I still hang onto the farthing. Immediately, even before my first cup had taken over the HMS Royal Oak and experience in war, to make sure they The penny with the bullet hole in it was of coffee, I checked my iPad then called turned it into one of the “enemy” ships never happened again. given to my brother, Jack.” Rogers. After what seemed an eternity, in the film. In my experience, people of his age Settling back with his family, Mr. I spoke with someone in Halifax who Memories around the filming of “Our often long for that mythical simpler Griffiths’ story turns to village life, checked my account assuring me that Fighting Navy” are some of the happier time of their youth – but not him. His heading to his grandfather’s tenant Yahoo would be contacted and the ones associated with the HMS Royal rose coloured glasses were broken in farm, which his family had on a 99 situation would be corrected. Oak. Shortly after he moved onto another the submarines he served, often in year lease from the local “squire.” From I had been hacked and my contacts ship, the Royal Oak was torpedoed by the times of extreme peril, and he never cleaning the squire’s boots, he eventually were hijacked. Talk about feeling violated Germans in the early days of the Second bothered, or seemed to want to have rose through the ranks to become a and helpless! Immediately World War, killing 833 people on board. them fixed. groom, preparing horses for the local I emailed my contacts advising ALL “She never fired a g–damned shot,” And, with that, we can be grateful. hunts. to not open or respond to the fake email. says Mr. Griffiths. “She was lying up So, I was saddened not particularly Those halcyon days came to an end I was now off the grid and would be until in the north of Scotland supposed to by the loss of someone at such a grand with the death of the squire. Looking for the problem was resolved. I quickly got be safe as nobody could get in because and venerable age – entering this world work, he got a job as an errand boy for dressed and drove to my bank and after of the rocks and the sand, but that all when Canada was just a young slip of a wholesale grocer, eventually delivering advising them of the situation changed disappeared over the years because a 46-year-old girl is certainly a life well sugar throughout the Welsh valleys all my banking information, passwords nobody had surveyed it. The German lived – but by what he took with him before he joined his young friends in etc. Upon arriving home, the phone calls submarine came in just as smooth as and the lessons we still had to learn. looking for work with the Navy. from anxious friends started. Apparently, you like at midnight, fired five or six Back as he excitedly prepared to It was at a time when Hitler wasn’t yet in this bogus email, the writer asks for torpedoes on it and she went down all mark his century, he sat down with seen as the threat he would soon be. money to be sent to Istanbul for my sister. hands.” me for a lengthy interview, which After one of his first missions, he and Anyone who knows me would be He was born on the border of England ultimately turned out to be one of our his crew were greeted back in Plymouth suspicious. and Wales in 1913, less than a year before most popular articles since I joined The in a public celebration by King George V, What is really creepy is that my sister the outbreak of the First World War. Auroran back in 2009. accompanied by the Prince of Wales (later never got the fake email. His father was a policeman who served Here are some excerpts, and Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor), Even more weird is that I got phone calls in the Boer War, while his mother served Godspeed! who inspected the ranks. It was a very from people I never had email addresses as a nurse, treating some of the names big deal and looking back, he suspects it for. After a week, I contacted Rogers again that would have filled the newspapers of Swathed with scarves around his head was all part of the propaganda machine (in Toronto) who at first said they could the day. When war eventually broke out and neck, soot strategically placed on his to face the challenges ahead. not help me but after transferring me to in Europe, it was a break felt very much face and arms, and brandishing a sword And as someone who had just finished another department, in Halifax, took my on the home front. like a self-described “vagabond”, Allen laying a minefield on the seabed with info, again, and promised to get me back His father was back in service, Griffiths found himself on shipboard his crew as Neville Chamberlain on the grid within 72 hours. heading overseas with his wife, back in amongst the enemy. triumphantly flew back in England They did! her nursing uniform. While they served, It was the late 1930s, the Spanish waving a piece of paper declaring “peace Questioning how this could have their sons were taken into an orphanage Civil War was still raging, the in our time”, there were certainly many happened, I was informed that the hacking under the auspices of the local police Germans were interfering, but the challenges awaiting Mr. Griffiths. of emails has become increasingly authority where they were treated to Second World War had yet to break out. For the continuing story, prevalent and even though I never conditions which were commonplace As a stoker on board the ship, he clearly at the time, but would be shocking to please see: newspapers-online.com/ Continued on page 6 remembers popping out of his hold and today’s society. auroran/?p=3656
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The Aurora Museum & Archives… Has a new website!
Here at the AM&A, we’ve been working hard to establish an online presence, and as of June 30 you POLITICS can visit us online at AS USUAL www.auroramuseum.ca! Alison Collins-Mrakas Similar to our physical museum, located at 22 Church Street, our web- I hope everyone site will also serve as a repository for images, artifacts and had a lovely long community stories. Do you have an image, object or story weekend. related to Aurora that you would like I certainly did. to have featured on our new website? I enjoyed a wide variety of events in Be sure to get in touch with us and celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday; let’s work together to bring it online! from the somewhat odd giant duck in Toronto (my rowing team rowed across the harbour to get up close and personal with it – and get some very good shots. Suffice it Oh Canada! to say it is enormous...and quite weird) – to the truly spectacular fireworks display at Oh Canada! It was a wonderful from our most recent budget – a home in Aurora in Lambert Willson Park. 150th birthday bash this past weekend. budget that, as promised, is balanced. It was a wonderful few days. We will I hope you had a chance to join in We’ve introduced pharmacare leave aside the matter of the bloody rain. the celebrations. I can’t recall more – providing full coverage of I did have a different column planned enthusiastic crowds. Lots of folk prescription medications for for this week, but after a resident reached wearing red and white, plenty of flag everyone under 25. I believe this out to me I have changed tack somewhat. waving and loud cheers for a great will be the catalyst for a national The resident expressed a desire that I country. program. consider a column about being grateful, And Canada deserves it. You deserve We’re improving local healthcare View From and in light of the fact that we have just it, because – together – we have built a by delivering an additional $5.7 had a nation-wide celebration of being great country, perhaps the greatest. Queen’s Park million to expand service and Canadian, I agree that it is an opportune to “Canada has a leading claim to being Chris Ballard, MPP shorten wait times at Southlake time to have a larger discussion of giving … the most successful country on Newmarket-Aurora Regional Hospital. This funding thanks for how fortunate we are. the planet, and the best place to be an and fair and works hard to provide takes our commitment to Southlake It is patently obvious that Canadians average citizen, anywhere, ever,” says everyone with the opportunity to to $286-million a year. are very fortunate. Apparently the second the Globe and Mail. become the best they can be. We’re making housing more best place in the world to live, according Oh Canada! to that. It’s a vision that believes in the affordable by implementing Ontario’s to a ranking released this spring. And Another recent Globe and Mail inherent goodness of people; a vision Fair Housing Plan to increase why not? We have a stable government, a headline captures more good news: that says we are stronger when we predictability and affordability for stable economy, good publicly accessible “Happy birthday Canada. Your gift is stand together; and that, together, we homebuyers and renters. schools, Universal health care, gun control an economy on the cusp of a mini-boom can weather any storm that a changing We’re investing in education laws, a free press, an orderly judiciary, – more jobs, low inflation and rising world throws at us – and emerge by funding $800 million in capital and a wealth of natural resources – most optimism among businesses.” stronger. projects and school renewals in York important of which is our water. When I was considering running Our vision is for a society that brings Region, including schools in Aurora Canada is home to nearly 20 per cent for Member of Provincial Parliament I people together in times of anxiety and and Newmarket, while delivering of the world’s fresh water. When fully 1/6 asked residents of our community what challenge. What kind of Ontario do you free tuition for over 210,000 post- of the world’s countries have some kind kind of society they wanted to build want to see? secondary students across Ontario. of water scarcity, our abundant water right here in Newmarket-Aurora. This I want a place everyone can call Locally, I’ve pushed hard on other supply is something we should not take for still remains my fundamental question, home, where people can put down issues important to you. We’re granted. So, please stop “washing” your not just about our riding, but also about roots, just like my wife, Audrey, and I building more transit: Metrolinx driveways with it. our province. did here in Newmarket-Aurora close to has approved a Mulock Drive GO But, it’s not just what we have that “What kind of Ontario do we want to 30 years ago; where we chose to raise Train station that will give us direct makes us fortunate, it’s what we can do as build? What kind of society do we want our three children; because we loved access to and from Union Station. well. to leave our children?” the community – its people, its history (The opposition’s transportation As Canadians, we have tremendous The world is changing. How we work, and its attitude. critic was criticizing this – but the opportunities – for employment, for how we learn, where we live … it’s all I believe you can measure the residents of this riding sure aren’t!) education, for enjoyment. That little pep changing. And let’s be honest – it’s priorities of a government by what it We’re helping make your voice talk we are all given in school – that we can creating some anxiety. Not everyone chooses to invest in. heard regionally by passing do anything we set our minds to – is true in is benefitting from our expanding Talk is cheap. Action speaks. legislation to democratically elect Canada, but it isn’t true for everyone. economy and we have a long way to go to Our government is delivering the the York Region Chair. That was Those opportunities are not equally address the dreadful way Indigenous change people want in our society by my first Private Member’s Bill and accessible or equally accessed. nations have been treated. investing in the people of Ontario – it was adopted as part of a larger In the midst of all our abundance there My time at Queen’s Park has made in the people of Newmarket-Aurora. government bill. is a significant portion of our population one thing crystal clear: there are two, Whether it be jobs, health care, We’re making our community that does not or cannot share in the very distinct visions for Ontario. education, transit or environment, more liveable through better urban Canadian dream. There’s one that our government is we are focused on making your life planning by making changes to the The starkest example of this fact? pursuing: a province that is inclusive easier. Let me give you a few examples Continued on page 19 Homeless people. Visit any major city and you will see The Return Visit homeless people on the streets. Under bridges, in transit shelters, and atop of “Welcome to Aurora,” the Mayor of 7,000 residents we passed through subway grates. Think about that. There enthused, extending his hand to his on our way from the airport?” are people in our community who quite Swedish colleague. “Umm, yes,” the Mayor confirmed, literally have nowhere to go – day or night. “Thank you, sir.” Indicating her shifting slightly in his seat. There are clearly a variety of reasons why travelling companions, she noted; “It’s At this point, one of the Swedish people are homeless – from mental health an honour for us to be invited for a visit contingent leaned forward and issues to economic ones – but regardless of to one of our favourite twin cities.” whispered in the chief delegate’s ear. why they are homeless, the fact is that they “Yes, I’d forgotten that Leksand has INSIDE She nodded in agreement. are. several other twins around the world. “It has been along and tiring And it isn’t just the big cities. Here in Aurora only has one right now.” AURORA journey for all of us from Sweden, Mr. Scott Johnston Aurora we have homeless people as well. “Well, we’re honoured,” the delegate Mayor,” the delegate said. “Perhaps I am sure we have all seen the folks that identified it as the Town’s priority repeated. “We’re also very curious we can continue these discussions spend their days and nights just wandering project. You mean you haven’t even to discuss how Aurora conducts its tomorrow?” around our Town. come to a decision yet, let alone planning and business. We feel there is “Of course, of course”, agreed the They are not unseen. implement it?” much we can learn.” Mayor, standing up with them. From private citizens to various “We did just decide to tear down the “It has been several years,” “We’ll just head to our hotel. The community agencies, many people existing buildings. But as for the long she continued, “since the last Howard Johnson is on Yonge Street, is have offered assistance. Unfortunately, term plans, well ...these things take representatives were here from it not?” for reasons that are not always known, time.” Leksand. I was reviewing their notes, “I’m sorry, but that hotel closed a assistance is not always accepted. The delegate shook her head, and and have some follow up questions.” few years ago.” This isn’t meant to be a sanctimonious flipped to the next page of her notes. “Fire away,” said the Mayor, “My apologies. Then the one that sermon. Just an acknowledgement that “Then perhaps we can discuss efforts motioning them all to sit down. replaced it in Town.” as Canadians – as Aurorans – we are very to strengthen your Town’s tax base. “Let’s see,” said the Swede, taking “That hasn’t been built, yet.” fortunate. The last time we were here, Magna a seat and referring to a notepad. Seeing the delegate’s eyes widen, he Happy Canada Day. “When our Town staff were here last International had just established quickly asserted, “but we are getting there was much excitement about its corporate headquarters here in a new hotel.” After a slight pause he development of this downtown site Aurora. That was quite a coup. Have added for emphasis; “Really.” THIS WEEK’S you called Library Square.” they expanded their operations here?” “In the meantime, we’ve arranged “We are looking at updating our “We’ve had a very positive accommodations for you in NEW POLL relationship with that business over Do you support moving downtown, as well, and thought we Newmarket.” Dr. G.W. Williams might emulate your work. We expect the years, but sadly, they are moving “Thank you, Mr. Mayor. We’ll see Secondary School to that it may take as much as four years out of Town soon.” you tomorrow.” Bayview Avenue? to fully engage our citizens, plan and “That’s too bad,” the delegate As she and her colleagues headed Yes No Unsure implement our vision. commiserated. “But I guess it’s hard out of Town Hall, the Leksand Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! “Tell me, based on your experience, for a Town of your size to compete delegate mused that yes, there was Previous poll results is this timeframe too long? with the attractive nature of the much they could learn this trip from Are you looking forward “Well, actually,” said the Mayor. “We huge megacities for such important the experiences of Aurora. But not to the Canada 150 Celebrations?
have yet to make any decisions on that business partners. Tell me, where are necessarily in the way they originally A B project.” they moving; Toronto? Vancouver?” intended. YES NO UNSURE “But that was ...” the delegate “King City.”
July 4, 2017 36% referred to her notes, “...over 10 years The delegate did a slight double- Feel free to e-mail Scott at: 55%59% 9% TO DATE TO RESULTS RESULTS TO DATE TO ago. And at the time your predecessor take. “What, that farming community [email protected] RESULTS Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 Page 7 Helping hand extended – again – to relocate groups in Old Library
By Brock Weir about it. We are doing this for the to tear down a library and put these staff should be left to figure out the better good of the entire Town and programs out if you have nothing accommodations for the groups. Council has once again extended we’re going to help these community to do. Theoretically it may take one, “I don’t know why Council has a helping hand in finding the many groups continue to provide these three years before that happens. To to discuss this and the flavour of community groups currently using services in a different location. I am simply say that we’re getting things Cheese Doodles at the snack bar,” he the old Aurora Public Library fully confident that will happen.” done and we’re going to throw them said. building find a new home. Speaking to the recommendation out is, to me, not a step forward. It Councillor Michael Thompson The move came after Council on the floor, Councillor Humfryes is a step against what our jobs as agreed that Council has the ratified its decision last week to took aim at Councillor John Abel Councillors are: to look after our responsibility to make “best efforts” move forward with the demolition who renewed his argument from the community and show that we care. It in finding a place for the groups, but of the building later this fall to pave previous meeting that the buildings is not to catch up for lost time.” said there is no guarantee Aurora the way for Library Square. should remain in use until a plan After what Councillor Jeff will find them a place, as confirmed In deliberations, Al Downey, for the land they sit on is complete. Thom described as Councillor in a letter sent to each group by CAO Director of Parks and Recreation said She objected, she said, to the Abel’s “filibuster” on the matter, Doug Nadorozny back in February. that while the existing community characterization that the Town was other Council members expressed “There is a plan,” he said. “There groups using the building – including “kicking out” the groups. a degree of frustration that the has been a plan for many, many the Aurora Bridge Club and the Air “There has been a bit of a flip flop debate seemed to be going around in years but not everybody agrees with Cadets – do pay to use the facilities, here, and the flip flop here is we’re circles. Councillor Tom Mrakas, for it. We have different perspectives Aurora is losing significant money going to begin with the application instance, took issue with Councillor on that, and I respect that, but this maintaining the former Library and to demolish, pending the relocation Abel’s comment that he wanted to term we have been trying to work as adjacent former Seniors’ Centre. of the tenants, and we have not move forward with Library Square a group in formulating that plan and While the buildings bring in relocated the tenants,” argued since 2013, but when Councillor trying to move that forward. Again, $30,120 in annual revenue, he said Councillor Abel, who voted for the Mrakas asked him where he would not everyone agrees. We have had yearly operating costs clock in at motion in the end on a recorded have housed the community groups different iterations of that plan, and $72,948. vote. “Now we are saying you’re back them, Councillor Abel replied, the comments have all been valid “Those buildings….are in serious going to be leaving and we’re going “The Armoury.” with regards to certain aspects of disrepair and I don’t think it is a safe to continue to try. We (Councillors) “You didn’t own the Armoury in it but I would certainly echo that building to have those community are ambassadors and when residents 2013, so good luck putting them in we do have a plan, we continue to groups in,” said Councillor Sandra come forward and they have a fear there,” said Councillor Mrakas. move forward with that plan, but Humfryes. “We need to move them. or some insecurities it is understood “It is quite frustrating to hear it continues to change as we move It is just postponing the pain when that we should listen to what they time and time again that we have forward with this process.” they have to be demolished. They have to say. no plan,” he said. “I think everyone The motion passed on a unanimous have been told for the last 13 years “The big thing I want is to move around this table realises we have recorded vote of all Council that they have had to move, so maybe forward with an engaged community a plan for Library Square. The members. they thought it would never happen and with buy in and I want to do it in community realises we have a plan, and they wouldn’t have to worry a responsible way. There is no reason residents know we have a plan, community partners know we have Twin towns find a plan. We have been working on this plan since the beginning of this common ground term and actually well beyond that From page 2 for 15 years. People have been trying “We’re very appreciative of the to pull this together. We aren’t doing long relationship we have had with Auto + Home anything to try to rush anything. Leksand,” said Mayor Dawe. “Both We’re doing what the community towns have many similarities that Combine and save. wants to make the community bring us close together. We are both better. As far as displacing groups, very involved in the sporting world, the of course we all care about what is recognition that culture and heritage going to happen to the groups, where Richard Gong, Agent can unite a community. We’re hoping they are going to do, and staff has this meeting will help strengthen our been working overtime to figure this friendship with Leksand and we can Call us today. out.” both share some best practices on how (905) 727-6333 l 15342 Yonge St, Aurora l www.RichardGong.com Councillor Thom offered a do we both move forward as we build similar viewpoint, stating that our communities. “We are very proud of our Town and we are very much looking forward to showing you the Town. I am looking AT forward to continuing the partnership for years to come and I want to thank you for being here.” Aurora Home Hardware The feeling was mutual, as Mayor New! 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416.726.2289 • [email protected] Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 Page 7 Advertorial Sounds of summer return to Town Local Home Owners Turning Equity Park with Music Festival into Cash Flow This month, as banks and Home criteria, and are therefore turned down. Capital Group turn down Canadi- Their tax return may show a signifi- an borrowers seeking a mortgage, cantly lower figure than what they actu- local home owners step up to fill the ally take home as income. demand. “We take into consideration all “Private lenders are now over- sources of the client’s income, includ- whelmed. They are taking many deals ing stated business income, something turned away by Home Trust,” said Vic- the banks don’t do,” Victor said. “But tor Camba, a mortgage agent who spe- we are not going to take undue risk. We cializes in matching borrowers with will take a calculated risk.” individual investors. He prefers to offer loans below 80% Home Trust, Canada’s biggest of the value of the property to limit non-bank lender, was a conduit for losses in case of a housing price down- many Canadians to have home own- turn. Unlike mutual funds or stocks, a ership. During its struggles in recent mortgage investment is collateralized weeks, it has scaled back on lending, with existing residential properties leaving many borrowers in the lurch. within the Greater Toronto Area, in- cluding Aurora and Newmarket. If the Now home owners can become borrower defaults, their lender has the lenders with a Home Equity Line of legal power to sell the property to recov- Credit (HELOC), cash or an RRSP er their funds. “It used to be investors went to their This has created an opportunity for lawyer or accountant and said, ‘I have home owners to become lenders using a few million dollars and I want to equity in their home. A home owner lend this out and make a good return,” Pictured at Thursday’s Aurora Music Festival launch are, from left, Anthony Garramone, MP Kyle Peterson, can borrow from their equity in the Victor said. “They are still around, musicians Lauren Haze and Ryan Luchuck, Councillor John Abel (Festival Director), and Music Aurora’s form of a Home Equity Line of Credit but now there are opportunities for the Danielle Grattage, Jamie Macdonald and Greg Smith. (HELOC), and use the proceeds to fund average investor with cash, a home Auroran photo by Brock Weir a mortgage. As a result, they obtain equity line of credit or an RRSP.” similar benefits that banks enjoy, such For those who want to invest in real By Brock Weir 10.30 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, the as predictable and stable monthly cash estate without the hassle of tenants or Aurora Music Festival will fill what flow, and “bricks and mortar” security. repairing toilets, there will be a free Town Park will once again host the Mr. Macdonald describes as a “void” In addition, because funds are borrowed workshop on how to become a lender. sounds of summer as the Aurora Music in the Aurora summer calendar. for the purpose of earning investment Details below: Festival takes over the band shell this “We haven’t had a summer music income, the interest paid on such funds Date: Thursday, July 20th August. festival for six or seven years, so Music could be tax deductible. at 6.30pm Spearheaded by Music Aurora, Aurora is happy to be coming back In today’s low interest environment Where: Aurora Town Hall the August 5 music festival will be and bringing live music and a live this makes sense. Bank posted rates Leksand Room headlined by the Juno-award winning festival to the residents and visitors of for HELOCs average 3.2%. Private 100 John West Way, Monkey Junk. Aurora,” he said. “I can’t say enough mortgages can earn investors up to 12% Aurora “We first featured Monkey Junk about the beautiful Town Park here. It on a 1 year term. The lender’s cash flow Register Online Today seven years ago at the inaugural Aurora is a beautiful backdrop for live music. would net up to 8.8%. (Limited seating): Winter Blues Festival,” says Music We did a couple of events here over A misconception is that these are july20-lending.eventbrite.ca Aurora President Jamie Macdonald. “It the years. We did the End of Summer bad-quality borrowers. “Bad cred- was amazing [the following] this band Blues Concert in the Park years it? No Credit? No Problem,” are Follow on Facebook: has.” ago, the national broadcast of the advertisements sometimes seen. This is facebook.com/MortgageInvesting Monkey Junk is a mainstay on the Tragically Hip last year and I think far from the truth. Email: [email protected] Canadian blues scene and in this, the we had phenomenal turnout for both In 2016, 2.7 million Canadians were Call: 416-435-8340 Canada 150 year, they are headlining a of those events. There were upwards self-employed (Statistics Canada). lineup with a strictly Canadian theme, of 3,000 people at both of those events. These people are generally in the sales Victor Camba is the Director of Busi- highlighting established and emerging We are just thrilled we can bring live and services industry, such as Realtors ness Development, Lending for UNION musicians from across York Region and events to the community of Aurora.” and Contractors. There were also 1.2 Capital Management. Mortgage Bro- beyond. This enthusiasm was shared by million small businesses. These bor- kerage Lic# 10318 - Mortgage Agent li- “This goes back to the mission and Councillor John Abel, who sits on rowers do not meet the bank’s lending cense #M14001907 mandate [of Music Aurora] which Music Aurora’s Board of Directors. is to really highlight youth music in On the day of the Festival, the community, as well as amateur Councillor Abel said the park would musicians,” says Mr. Macdonald, be filled with beer and food vendors COME JOIN US noting the spotlight is also falling on along the Mosley Street side of professionals. Town Park, along with booths from Louisa & The Planets, and Half invited “town partners” including the Birthday are among the featured Aurora Cultural Centre and Marquee youth bands and, in between acts, Theatrical Productions to get the word award-winning Aurora singer- out on the programs and services they songwriter Lauren Haze will provide the community. provide the entertainment. Later on, “We have also invited the performances will include the popular Newmarket Music Festival to advertise Bernadette Connors who, in recent as well to support their efforts and years, has acquired a very enthusiastic their festival at the end of August,” local following. said Councillor Abel. “It is all about “We then roll into the evening collaborating and working together part of it and our opening act for the to make a great community event, headliner is back to the local theme unite the community for Canada’s 150. with the Pick Brothers,” said Mr. It’s a free event so we expect a great Macdonald. “These are three brothers turnout and we’re looking forward to that grew up in Aurora. They went an outstanding music lineup. We’re to Williams. They are now opening very pleased with it. It is a little bit of for larger international acts across a younger, hipper music lineup and we JOIN OUR OPEN HOUSES ON Canada. 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As King Rd • Language & Math Esso • Culture & Creative Arts 15360 BAYVIEW AVENUE, AURORA, ONTARIO 905-726-4500 Page 8 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 Page 9 Great Canadian Songbook party will have Aurorans spinning for more By Brock Weir that is visually and audibly incredible,” he says. “It is a From the 1970s through the way I found peace. I find it 1990s, Dave Heard was a regular as my gateway to deal with behind the turntable, spinning stress or anxiety and I just tunes for countless Aurorans at lose myself in the music. various venues. Music helps me chill.” Now, as Canada marks Looking ahead to the the 150th anniversary of party itself, Mr. Heard says Confederation, Mr. Heard is he knows sharing these preparing to go back to his roots, records will be a value spinning some iconic Canadian to the community and tracks for all to dance to at The everyone will take away Great Canadian Songbook. something different from the Set to take over the Aurora experience, regardless of Community Centre – itself age or musical tastes. celebrating its 50th anniversary He envisions people up this year – on Saturday, July on the dance floor dancing 22, from 7 – 11 p.m., it will to the songs of the 1950s, feature iconic Canadian tracks, iconic tracks from first all blasted from original pressings of The Tragically vinyl pressings, a dance Hip, and even rare selections floor, a licensed lounge, and a from comedian Tom Green’s spectacular indoor light show. attempted hip hop career. He And, best of all, admission is David Heard is pictured among the thousands of Canadian vinyls he has collected over the years – and will be spinning at this sees people entranced by the free and open to all ages. month’s Great Canadian Songbook party at the Aurora Community Centre. Can you spot your favourite? light show, or cuddling up in The genesis of The Great the arena seats listening to a Photo by Anna Lozyk Romeo Canadian Songbook party came ballad. about six years ago when Mr. content and share it and celebrate with emerging bands Triumph, Rush and The Guess “Memories,” he says, when Heard renewed his passion Canadian music for our 150, including Who. asked what he wants people for vinyl. Since then, he has focusing on some of the local music history From there, the idea snowballed – and so did to leave with. “I can see their made significant acquisitions, and some of the stuff we know about artists enthusiasm. reaction over and over that including most of the stock who came from Aurora or lived here for a “An event like this hasn’t been done before night, people saying, ‘Oh, from Peter Dunn’s Vinyl long time,” says Mr. Heard. and the best part about it is the inclusivity of my goodness, I didn’t know Museum, and has curated an Initially pitching the idea as a component the event, the exclusivity of the playlist and that was Canadian.’ I can see impressive collection of the of Dance in the Park to Al Downey, Aurora’s how rare the play list is,” says Mr. Heard. “This fathers dancing with their tracks of multiple generations. Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. is not just a dance but a historical reflection on daughters. I can see friends “I thought it would be Downey suggested focus shift to the Aurora Canadian Music. It will be like Triumph and seeing friends they haven’t amazing if we could actually Community Centre, the home of the Aurora Rush is playing there again and hopefully I can seen for a long time. I can amass a playlist of all Canadian Tigers which, in its heyday, hosted the come up with some pretty impressive intros. I see relationships starting. did a lot of presenting and programming in the I see a celebration and, for earlier years of my life and it will be a chance one night in this crazy, crazy to show these bands how much we appreciate world we seem to be in right Massage the music they gave us by recreating it live in now, I see a little peace.” Kelly the arena on vinyl.” The Great Canadian Outside of his work behind the turntable, Songbook vinyl dance party music has always been an important part of will take place Saturday, $25/30min Mr. Heard’s life. He credits it as a healing tool, July 22, from 7 – 11 p.m. $45/60min one which has helped him along the way. There at the Aurora Community Spa is a certain charm of being able to listen to Centre. Admission is free, RMT $65/60min these songs in your own space, he says, taking but donations inside to out that gatefold album, reading the liner Kerry’s Place Autism www.kellyspa.com | 905-503-5588 notes, and letting it all soak in. Services would be greatly 302 Wellington Street E Unit 2 “From a healing capacity, it was a chance appreciated. For more, visit (inside Tim Horton’s Plaza) to lose myself in the moment for something cndsongbook.ca.
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1.30 – 4.30 p.m. with the Richmond Hill Lawn WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 more information, contact Chole Vargas at chole@ Bowling Club. Lawn bowling clubs are one of the CONCERTS IN THE PARK – Join the Town of holayorkregion.com. best places to meet people, enjoy competition, Aurora as TD presents Concerts in the Park at Town participate in social events and get-togethers and, THURSDAY, JULY 13 Park this evening from 7 – 9 p.m. Dani Strong is an Aurora’s Kingsway Arms Retirement Residence most importantly, have fun. It’s a simple game to THINGS exceptional country songwriter and captivating will host a 150th Birthday Canada Day Celebration learn and fairly easy to master. All are welcome to singer with unparalleled stage presence. Concerts and Annual Family & Friends Barbeque today from YOU OUGHT TO KNOW check it out to see if the game is for you. Give it a are free, food vendors will be on site. For your 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. The Residence is located at 145 try! There is no cost to come out and try the sport. seating comfort, please bring your own portable Murray Drive. SATURDAY, JULY 8 The Club plays regularly on Monday and Thursday ART IN THE PARK – Art in the Park returns to chair. A donation to the Aurora Food Pantry is evenings at 6.45 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 1.45 Town Park today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction greatly appreciated. SATURDAY, JULY 15 p.m. with Kerry’s Place Appreciation Day 2017. The * * * * The Aurora Soccer Club will host its annual Charity event will feature and artisan show and sale, music * * * * Soccer Event today from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Three charity “A simple hello could lead to a million things,” soccer games to be held at Highland G.M. Park. First festival, performances by “The Therapy Seekers”, Canadian Blood Services will host a Blood say organizers of the Spanish Business Meetup, face painting and crafts for the kids, all with a Donor Clinic today in Lynett Hall at Our Lady of game men’s Canada/Ireland v Rest of the World. Second which takes place at Aurora Town Hall this evening game Women’s open age. Third game the famous England chance to take in the Aurora Farmers’ Market at Grace Catholic Church (16 Catherine Avenue) from from 7 - 9 p.m. Come and explore new possibilities, the same time. 2.30 – 7.30 p.m. Summer donors are needed to help v Scotland match. Fun for the whole family: games for meet like-minded people, create meaningful kids, bouncy castles, barbeque and more. Admission is hospital patients! Schedule your appointment now connections and learn ways to improve your SUNDAY, JULY 10 to Give Live by calling Elaine St. Pierre at 1-888-236- free; however non-perishable food items for the Aurora The Aurora Lawn Bowling Club (McMahon business. Networking, workshops, presentations, 6283 or email [email protected]. Food Pantry are greatly appreciated. Highland G.M. Park) hosts a Jitney Fun Tournament today from roundtables and more – todo en Español. For Park is located at 510 Industrial Parkway South.
MARKET MUSINGS Jan Freedman What an absolutely wonderful Canada Day we had at the Farmers’ Market last Saturday. What you may not realize it that it was an historic day for us. That’s because, since the return of the parade to Aurora, we have always participated in the parade as Canada Day has not fallen on a Saturday, until now. So, it was a new experience for us to have a Farmers’ Market on Canada Day, and we didn’t know what to expect. Would people come after the parade, or would they drift off to activities elsewhere? Well, people came in droves after the parade and we were extremely busy amid a sea of red shirts. The sun was shining, everyone was smiling, until some of us began to run short of coffee and food. Now we know how to prepare for a Canada Day at the Market. Thank you to the good people behind the new Music Aurora who connected us with jazz musician, James Brown, whose trio brought us wonderful jazz sounds on Saturday. The picnic benches and stands were full of Aurorans enjoying the great music. The next new vendor to introduce is Marc Kolb of “Brainy Games”, a small Aurora business that creates games and puzzles. Marc has been making online games since he was introduced to computers in high school, beginning with a tic-tac-toe game using punch cards. Over the years, Mark has created close to 100 computer games and now is making tabletop games and puzzles with his sons, Devon and Justin. These include educational games, personalized puzzles and web games as well as free “Print and Play” word games for teachers. After having a word game prototype sitting around for 10 years, last year Marc asked his family if he should publish it. The result was the Connections Card Game which began in March of 2016. Printed locally in Richmond Hill, this popular game has sold over 500 copies and was rated in the top 10 new games in the Hasbro Games Labs’ 2016 competition out of 462 entries worldwide. His wife, Denise, came up with the “Secret Connections” version where the key to winning is to understand your spouse better than he/she understands you. Mark conducts his play testing with people of all ages, including “Brain Fitness” at the Oak Ridges Retirement Community as well as afterschool programmes. He finds new ideas and inspiration from the many and diverse people he meets. Recently, he took a laser-cutting course and can now laser cut a variety of tabletop games and puzzles. These can be jigsaw or magnetic as well as any shape. There are some specialty items like wedding guest books and engagement surprises. Marc has “Colour your Own” puzzles and you can take any image and Marc can create a puzzle within a few days. His newest creation is a Canada 150 themed coaster puzzle where guests must put together their coasters in order to get a drink. With his recent Ontario 150 Grant, Marc is excited to launch his web-based historical scavenger hunt at the Market this month. You can uncover 150+ years of secrets hidden in plain sight. Watch for it and visit Marc’s booth next to Gabriel in Town Park. He will be delighted to talk about his interesting creations and how they work. Next Saturday, July 8, is a regular day for us but we’ll be sharing the park with Kerry’s Place and their annual Appreciation Day and Art in the Park coordinated as usual by Aurora artist Deborah Campo. See you at the Market! Page 10 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 Page 11 THE AURORAN ARTS & CULTURE
DI CECCO LAW 16-year-old Olivia Zarboni crowned 2017 Alessandro Di Cecco Aurora Teen Idol
By Brock Weir
Judges were looking for stage presence, a beautiful voice, and unapologetically taking their moment, and 16-year-old Olivia Zarboni delivered, taking home the crown – well, the sash – as Aurora’s 2017 Teen Idol. Olivia, who will be entering Grade 11 at ESC Renaissance this September, wowed the crowd with her passionate performance of “Faithfully” by Journey. EXPERIENCE After an audition round in early June, COMPETENCE the Top 8 finalists were in the zone for the Town’s Canada Day Celebrations EFFICIENCY at Lambert Willson Park on Saturday At Your Service evening preparing to wow the crowds of judges, dignitaries, enthusiastic, 2017 Aurora Teen Idol Olivia Zarboni, second left, is congratulated by Mayor Geoff Dawe, 2017 Runner Up Corporate, Business, screaming fans and music lovers alike. Kahlan Crowe, and 2016 Teen Idol Melissa Suma. Making the Top 8 were, in order Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger Real Estate, Mortgages, of performance: Kahlan Crowe, who Leases, Wills, Estates, sang Queen’s The Show Must Go from Phantom of the Opera; Taylor “It takes a bunch of cajones to get up On; Stephanie Imseis, who sang The Lindsay with I Dreamed A Dream from there and do this!” he said. Powers of Attorney One Who Got Away by Katy Perry; Les Miserables; and Jaclyn Fearnley In the end, it came down to five: Stephane Arcand with Gloria Gaynor’s with Christina Aguilera’s Bound to Stephane, Nikita, Jaclyn, runner-up Aurora 905-751-1517 I Will Survive; Emma Spector with The You. Kahlan and winner Olivia. Audition, one of the popular tracks “We’re looking for some beautiful “I couldn’t process it at first,” said www.diceccolaw.com from the Oscar-winning film La La voices, great stage presence and a Olivia of her big win. “I am really Land; Nikita Riou with Think of Me commitment to what they are singing,” happy and I am really lucky to be here.” said judge Briar Boake ahead of the Having entered the competition with performance. “And not apologizing Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, for being there – owning the stage and Olivia said she has a penchant for classic taking that moment to sing.” rock because she feels it suits her range Fellow judge Renee Salewski said she and, perhaps more importantly, they agreed, noting, “It is essentially that are more “interesting songs to sing.” level of confidence and commitment to “I auditioned two years ago [for Teen what they are up to; not just the song Idol] but I didn’t get in,” she explained. itself, but commitment to their choices “Competition isn’t my favorite thing and just a sense of honesty.” in the world. It makes me nervous Having taken part in the preliminary sometimes, but my mom encouraged round, judge Philip Troth knew they me to try out this year and my singing had a difficult task ahead of them, and teacher also encouraged me to try out. said the hardest part of the whole thing [Through this experience] I hope to get was that only one singer could win. more experience and opportunities.” A festival that Bridges people through Cultural Arts All roads will lead during this July Jinki Ungli Award of Appreciation 7-9 weekend to the Culture Bridge was presented to Ian Proudfoot. Festival, a Celebration of Cultural The next leg of the Culture Bridge Diversity in Newmarket. Festival occurs this weekend as follows: Previously known as the Caribbean & South Asian Showcase, the Festival July 7: (7-9 pm) Sounds of India - a will feature a variety of social presentation of dances with Paromita experiences for everyone, children Kar’s Dance Academy, and music with through to grandparents, and is aimed Divya Vivekanandan (RJ Dhivya of at bringing folks out of their homes Chennai Radio), and award winning and into the community to sing, dance Vandana Vishwas. Location: Riverwalk and eat together. Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive This year’s Festival celebrates (indoor at Riverwalk in event of rain). Canada’s and Ontario’s 150th Anniversary with an expanded July 8: (1-10 pm) and July 9th (1-6 program. pm): Welcome to World Cultures which Admission is free and opened to all. informs on various cultural and artistic Guests are encouraged to bring a non- contributions to Canada through an perishable food item for donation to exciting, inviting intercultural exchange the food pantry with a marketplace, music, dance and A pre-festival launch on June 21 food (so come hungry) that reflects the featured a Youth Cricket competition rich artistry and cultural expressions in East Gwillimbury between Phoebe Gilman Public School (PGPS) and from various World Cultures. Aurora’s Regency Acres Public School Cuban dance music by Son Aché (RAPS). band closes Saturday July 8, and Zouk RAPS won with 141 runs versus (French Caribbean Creole) dance music PGPS’ 83. closes July 9. Awards went to Brayden Baird (RAPS) for MVP, Shona Suthaaharan Location: indoor at MAGNA Centre, (PGPS) for Best Bowler, and Horwin 800 Mulock Dr., Newmarket. Jia (PGPS) for Best Batter. The day’s celebration concluded Culture Bridge Festival is produced with a Community Musical Evening by Culture Bridge Initiatives (CBI), to over a thousand attendees and formerly Ranji Singh Foundation. featured Korean drumming by Sori Mori, Odissi dance by Dr. Paromita Submitted by Ranji Singh, Kar and music by DJ Jus Flow. CBI’s CEO & Founder of CBI YOUR LOCAL FORD LINCOLN DEALER
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By Brock Weir “It’s exciting to imagine what the final product could possibly look like; Everyone has a particular moment in a searchable database, a timeline of sport, whether it is the first time you made sports highlights from Aurora’s history successful contact between bat and ball, or displayed on a wall and/or website, or an foot and soccer ball – but sometimes these interactive board at the Hall of Fame,” moments lead to great things that have says Bob McRoberts, ASHoF Collection & gone unnoticed, and the Aurora Sports Exhibition Chair. “For now, we are hoping Hall of Fame wants these stories. for an abundance of sport highlights to In honour of Canada’s be submitted before the deadline.” 150th Celebration, the Aurora Sports Adds ASHoF Executive Director Nancy Hall of Fame (ASHoF) is launching a Black: “I can’t wait until we start getting “Moments in Sport” public outreach stories from the public. “Over the last campaign to uncover sporting moments couple of years during our Induction that have occurred in Aurora or by Dinner, I’ve had so many people tell residents of Aurora in order to showcase me great sport stories, but now we are Aurora’s extensive sport heritage and to actually going to gather them and share identify when, how and why sport came to them. It will be amazing and interesting Canada and Aurora. to have these stories come to life.” Launched at Town Park on Friday Stories may be submitted by September as part of the 150th Anniversary party 30 to the ASHoF online or by email to to mark the milestone of the popular [email protected]. The Top 20 greenspace, the ASHoF is hoping to create Moments in Sport will be revealed at a database of Aurora’s Moments in Sports the 2017 Aurora Sports Hall of Fame to capture as much of our vibrant sports Induction Dinner on November 8 at St. historyAuroran Sportsas possible. Basebar 2017_Layout 1 2017-04-03 5:37Andrew’s PM Page College.10
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An unfamiliar “zero” appeared on Aaron Giroux connected on four hits A gaping hole in the Aurora FC women’s roster left the semi-pro soccer team the Aurora Jays’ scoresheet last week, in his five at-bats, while Stephen Vallee with a 3 – 1 loss to Durham at the Pickering Soccer Complex on Saturday. the senior squad’s first loss since late and Chris Fafalios each had three hits With the absence of team-leading scorer Sarah Stratigakis, Aurora was M a y. of their own. blanked in the first half while allowing a goal just before the whistle to head to The normally offensive-heavy Jays The split week has halted the Jays’ break down 1 – 0. were on the wrong end of a 6 – 0 loss march to the top of the AA standings, Two more Durham goals at the 49 and 62-minute marks dug the hole deeper for to the Midland Indians on the road on now sitting five points back of the the visiting squad, who managed to get on the board in the 74th-minute thanks Thursday, with Nathan Robinson being Giants while holding down fifth place to Markela Beljeri’s first of the season. tagged for two home runs on the mound with a record of 11-3-0. The loss was the second in a row for the young Aurora squad, who strung while earning the loss. The regular season schedule will together three wins throughout the month of June in three straight clean sheets. Snapping a seven-game winning be put on hold this Saturday for the Holding steady in the standings at eighth place with a record of 3-5-0, Aurora streak, the Jays 105 runs this season annual All-Star Game held in Midland. will look to climb the ladder when they host the last place Sanjaxx Lions at is good for third in the entire North Giroux and Fafalios will be joined by Highland Park in Aurora on Saturday. Dufferin Baseball League behind just Zach Wiseman in representing Aurora. Game time is set for 4 p.m. the Orangeville Giants and Bolton The Jays will then visit the Clearview The men’s side, whose Friday night matchup with ProStars FC of Brampton Brewers, though with games in hand Orioles in New Lowell on Sunday, a was postponed, return to action immediately following the women’s match in a against both. rescheduled game from a washout tough meeting with the 8-0-2 Sigma FC. Prior to the loss, the Jays were earlier this season. Holding a record of 1-7-1 good for seventh place in the eight-team East division, coming off of a 16 – 8 drubbing of the For stats, schedules, and more the men have been left with a clean sheet in their last two matches. Creemore Braves on Tuesday, where information, visit www.ndbl.ca. For stats and schedules, visit www.league1ontario.com. 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Page 12 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 Page 13 Workload has outgrown part-time job, say Councillors By Brock Weir in transparency and accountability said. we value the Councillors’ role as.” is of higher value than the relatively Councillor Jeff Thom offered When you multiply the base salary of Representing Aurorans on Council minor budget impacts of increasing similar thoughts: “It is a full time job approximately $30,000 by eight, the might technically be a part-time job, Council compensation to offset the you try to cram into part time hours resulting figure comes close to the but the reality is much different, say additional taxation impact to their and we could all probably get to more salary of the top municipal employee. Council members. take home pay.” if we had more time. It is really the “For the role that we carry out to set As such, elected officials are Thus, following Council’s approval compensation piece that is most policies and all the work, and be that questioning whether they are being last week, they will lose their tax important.” representative face for the residents, paid enough to do the job and whether exemption but their pay will be Most agreed that there were two that is not a fair compensation,” he their positions should, at some point boosted so they won’t see an impact. questions on the table: compensation said. “I think if we put a better package be considered full time. Nevertheless, for Councillor and whether or not Council should be together we might attract a larger and Talks stemmed from a report before Wendy Gaertner, this did not go far a full time job for all members, beyond more qualified field. No one can live on Council last week from Aurora’s enough. the Mayor. a councillor’s wage, not in this Town Governance Review Committee “I have been on Council since For Councillor Michael Thompson, and likely not in any town. I think it is which recommended an ultimately- 2003 and Council has never had a however, the ship of moving to full-time our responsibility to put that forward approved change to how Councillors raise,” she said, adding there have positions sailed after the last election. so we are getting and attracting and are paid. been Cost of Living increases over “Under the current structure compensating for the value of the At present, one-third of a the years. “Since then the workload of having eight Councillors I am work.” Councillor’s existing salary is has increased tremendously. I know supportive of it staying part time,” Concluded Councillor Gaertner: “We deemed tax free under the Municipal some people around this table are he said. “If we had acted earlier on in can compare ourselves to other jobs but Act, but changes at the Federal level doing full time jobs and this is a part the term on the referendum question this job holds a lot of responsibilities sparked a change all the way down time job, and some of us are doing of reducing Council from eight to six, and I think it is respectful to consider the line. this as a part time job. The workload perhaps we would have a different giving us a raise for the amount of “The Federal Government recently has increased and I know everyone conversation.” work and responsibility that we hold. announced intention to eliminate the around the table will agree with me Councillor John Abel added that Full or part time is a whole other current one-third tax free provisions on that. I would make a bid that this compensation needs to reflect “what subject.” for elected officials at all levels of Committee or Council should review government,” said the Committee [salaries].” in its report to Council. “Although While Mayor Geoff Dawe noted no regulation or legislation to do so that this was a matter considered – DOWNTOWN TASTE COMES NORTH has been introduced [the Committee and ultimately turned down by the considered if the tax exemption whole of Council – in the last term, TRY OUR was eliminated] whether the base Councillor Sandra Humfryes said the FAMILY compensation should be increased workload does go above and beyond to offset the lower net take-home pay what someone in a regular part- COMBO! which would otherwise result.” time position would do, particularly They also considered, they said, when it comes to meeting the needs 1 Whole Chicken the issue of transparency. A one-third of residents which might crop up PiriPiri Sauce tax exemption could be considered during the day. 4 Medium Sides contrary to transparency, they “I know there are nine of us, but Choice of: argued, and eliminating it altogether if you really want to do the role the would help bolster accountability. way it has been done, with the way Rice Pilaf “The Committee believes that the workload has increased, I often Parisienne Potatoes increased transparency and feel really bad about not doing what Tomato & Cucumber Salad accountability is a worthy goal I can and taking it to that next level, Creamy Coleslaw and recommends ending the one- meeting a resident during the day The Chicken Place Chick Pea Salad Portuguese BBQ third tax free treatment of Council and going to their issues and meeting Bean Salad compensation,” they said. “The with staff to go to their homes or French Fries Committee believes that the increase wherever their concerns are,” she 1 Industrial Parkway South 905-900-0019 Caesar Salad Pet park priorities approved Sauteed Vegetables www.thechickenplace.ca only $3695 From page 3 on how to obtain a license and give Save time and call ahead to place your order. “What we’re more concerned about is them an opportunity then to obtain informing people of the requirements the license and return to the park and it is a bylaw infraction,” he said. maybe even the same day. They could “It would generally be our intent that attend Town Hall, pay the fee, get the there would be a regular cycle of staff license and go back to the park, but it looking at that, but we could modify the would be an educational opportunity.” sign. I don’t know that it would make In all, Councillors said the priority that much of a difference, however.” improvements and actually making Added Techa van Leeuwen, Aurora’s them reality were a long time coming Director of Corporate Services, under particularly, for Councillor Gaertner, which the Bylaw Department falls, the removal of the existing wood “We are looking at increasing patrols chips. at the Canine Commons Park going She questioned, however, whether forward to ensure that the animals areas could be set down the road N cordoning off an area for small dogs G entering into the park are licensed. A D “We are just coordinating that to play apart from the large dogs, and R effort currently. 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Lambert Willson Park was a sea of red and white on Saturday as the community gathered to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation with a day of music, family-friendly activities, and good food and fun. (Top Row) Newmarket-Aurora MP Kyle Peterson, Mayor Geoff Dawe, and Ulrika Liljeberg, Mayor of Leksand, Sweden, cut Canada’s Birthday Cake. Mayors Liljeberg and Dawe participate in a gift exchange – Mayor Dawe was presented with a traditional wooden horse and Mayor Liljeberg an inuksuk. (Second Row) Emma, Ashley, Mike and Janice. Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev with a group working the Canada Day theme. (Third Row) Jen, Cameron and Lily. Flora and Catherine work on some themed crafts. Viking warrior Snorri (Jim of Regia Anglorum) brought to life the traditions of Canada’s earliest European settlers. MP Peterson hands out Canada 150 flags. (Bottom Row) Among the entertainment were The Wheat Kings, a tribute to The Tragically Hip. Robert, Aliscia, and Elena work on bird houses. Traditional games.
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Parade gets the Canada Day party started
Yonge Street was once again the scene of the Canada Day Parade, which pulled out all the stops. (Top Row) The parade featured multiple marching bands, including the Barrie Pipes and Drums. Veterans received a very warm welcome. Outside the Aurora Public Library, ahead of the parade, sidewalk chalk was encouraged, and kids – and the young at heart – filled the sidewalk and streets with Canada Day messages. (Second Row) Multiculturalism was on display, with representation from Mexico, various European nations, and China. (Bottom Row) MPP Chris Ballard led a healthy contingent in the parade. Councillors rode on the Rotary float.
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Canada wasn’t the only thing celebrating a birthday over the weekend. 2017 marks the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Town Park, one of Aurora’s favourite gathering places in the heart of the Downtown Core. (Clockwise from Top Left) Marjorie, Carol, Don, Connor, Logan, Bianca, and Amanda get into par- ty mode! Min and Bo take part in the three-legged race. Aleeyn and Lily flex their muscles in the tug of war. Alex and Marilyn received ribbons for their best decorated bikes. Entertainment included True [email protected] Heart, a tribute to Heart. Over in the Armoury, the Aurora Museum & Archives – Michelle Johnson and Shawna White – celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Town Park with the launch of their online exhibition 905.841.0916 commemorating the celebrated community destination. Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger
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Our brewmaster, Andrew Kohnen, threw away a successful career in logistics to pursue his dream of reconnecting with the brewing roots of his family. This carried him to the UK’s prestigious Brewlab in Sunderland, England, where he procured the alchemy that would drive his signature brewing style.
He took what he could from there and ventured to Scotland, Cornwall, and ultimately to Krefeld, Germany, working in the same brewery that had belonged to his ancestors. He came home to Canada for Hockley.
You could call it dumb, but we call it destiny.
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1162 Andrew ad_Broad_Half.indd 1 5/25/17 1:20 PM Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 6, 2017 Page 17 Liability issues might derail train whistle plan By Brock Weir for all municipalities due to higher fantastic for our residents to be able could see hourly service within 18 or exposure of risk since eliminating to do the whistle cessation. I can’t 24 months, he advised. Aurorans will have to wait until train whistles may increase both the imagine how it is going to be able to later this year to find out whether frequency and severity of accidents.” be background noise when it is going train whistles will be dampened as Despite the potential insurance to be going so often.” GO Transit ramps up rail service. risk, Councillors found themselves Looking ahead, Mayor Geoff Council voted to receive a further looking for a balance between this Dawe said 15 minute GO service is report on the issue during 2018 potential problem and the concerns dependent on the electrification of Budget talks this fall on whether a of local residents. the rail line, which is due sometime train whistle cessation plan for rail “This is a really tricky one,” said between 2025 and 2026. There is also crossings on Engelhard Drive, St. Councillor Wendy Gaertner. “It would the possibility of using diesel engines John’s Sideroad, and Centre Street be really great if people didn’t have to on the line, which could also impact can move forward after municipal listen to that train whistle…[but] we the timing. Regardless of how the staff raised alarm bells over potential can’t put ourselves in a position where trains are powered, the 15 minute liability issues. we’re going to have serious liability.” service will not move forward until Last week, lawmakers faced a Councillor Gaertner questioned the Aurora tracks are twinned. recommendation to initiate a process Town Solicitor Patricia De Sario on With that in the works, Aurora looking into stopping the train whistles whether, in the event of an accident once Metrolinx, the Provincial body and Aurora’s insurance went up, the overseeing GO Transit, completes its Town could go back to Metrolinx and significant expansion of the Barrie request the whistling be re-instated. CROSSWORD corridor over the next decade. That is a possibility, said Ms. De To do so, money will need to Sario, but she cautioned insurance be earmarked to redesign these premiums would not go down. crossings, and a public consultation While a firm decision will be process will need to take place as well. contingent on Budget discussions, Aurora put the wheels in motion on there was no consensus around whistle cessation once again last fall the Council table on the whistles following Ontario’s announcement of themselves. Regional Express Rail and eventual “I recognize there has been a all-day 15 minute GO Train service slight change with the expansion of between Aurora and Toronto. the program for Metrolinx but my It was thought the increased service position is the same: the residents would spell a “drastic increase in have moved in next to a railway noise” to area residents and moved to station knowing there is a railway do something about it but the report station,” said Councillor Paul Pirri. last week from Traffic Analyst Jamal Others, however, did not share this Massadeh said the Town may assume viewpoint. more risk for potential claims if the “I have had calls from residents whistles are silenced at the crossings. concerned about when it is a 15 minute “The Town’s insurer has advised GO service that there will be a lot of that, at this time, there is not an whistles,” said Councillor Jeff Thom. additional premium being charged “I can hear them from my house and I if an anti-whistling bylaw was don’t really live near the train station passed,” he said. “However, if the anyways. I am happy to have staff Town was to suffer a severe loss and take a look at it and come back to us. it was shown that the cause of the We have lots of time before it comes loss was a direct result from a train back to be implemented.” not sounding its whistle because an Concluded Councillor Gaertner: anti-whistling bylaw was in effect, the “Our residents are our residents no Town’s insurance program would be matter where they live. Some people negatively impacted. In addition, as can afford to live by railroad tracks more municipalities are considering and others can move further away. anti-whistling bylaws, municipal The sound really travels. It used to be insurers may increase premiums my alarm clock. It would be absolutely
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