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THEY’RE AT THE POST! Hundreds of runners, young and old, arrived at the Aurora Community Centre Sunday morning to take on the Nature’s Emporium Run/Walk for Southlake. The annual fundraiser, formerly known as the Hartwell Challenge, attracted people from across York Region that call Southlake their hospital, a “mini-mile” for kids wanting a piece of the action and a Municipal Challenge to see which York Region municipality could raise the most money for the cause. For more on the Run, please see Page 19. Auroran photo by David Falconer Residents await word on possible cell tower injunction AURORA 150 TATTOO By Brock Weir enquiries from King and Bell Canada that they had no comment on the proposed tower and ARRIVES SUNDAY! Residents in Aurora’s west are eagerly this, argue residents, was essentially handing anticipating news this week on whether the them an approval. Town will seek an injunction on an 18-storey “I am a resident of Aurora, I am not politically cell phone tower just over the border in active in any way, shape or form, and I am in neighbouring King Township. absolute disbelief about this,” said resident Warren Mar, Town Solicitor for the Town Anita Robertson at the first of two Council of Aurora is expected to present further meetings last week. information at a Special Council meeting She told Councillors that she has never scheduled for this Tuesday, April 30, with seen a tower of this magnitude in this kind various options for Council to consider on how of environment. She added that a letter from to deal with the situation. Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, which was reiterated in The matter came to a head during two a further motion to Council last week seeking raucous Council meetings last week, filled with further answers and clarification that such an residents of southwest Aurora objecting to the oversight would not happen again, did not go telecommunications structure, which towers far enough. over most of the surrounding landscape, and “This is totally unacceptable,” she said. “I Aurora’s military brass, bands from across Ontario, and mass how the Town handled the issue. don’t know what the plan is to try and rectify pipes and drums from far and wide will descend on Aurora Although built just a stone’s throw over the or fix this, but I can’t see anything here. I find it Sunday for the Aurora 150 Tattoo. Held to celebrate the Town’s border in King, the residents expressed anger amazing that we can’t build a house on the [Oak 150th anniversary, celebrations will get underway at 11 a.m. at over what they felt was a lack of communication Ridges] Moraine but we can somehow have this Machell Park with lunch with the Queen’s York Rangers, followed between the municipalities and residents, as happen. It is CN Tower #2!” by the Tattoo itself at the Aurora Community Centre at 2 p.m. For well as communications from Bell Canada. Leading the charge for action last week more, please see page 11. Auroran photo by Brock Weir Aurora’s planning department responded to Continued on page 8 Call for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION OF YOUR HOME... No hassle, no obligation and in condence!

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Aurora Town Hall 100 John West Way P.O. Box 1000 Aurora Ontario L4G 6J1 Phone 905-727-1375 Fax 905-726-4732 Email [email protected] Website www.aurora.ca Like us on Facebook Town of Aurora COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Tuesday, April 30 7 p.m. Special Council Follow us on Twitter Monday, May 6 7 p.m. Environmental Advisory Committee @Town_of_aurora Tuesday, May 7 10:30 a.m. Joint Council Committee – Rescheduled to May 14 Tuesday, May 7 6:30 p.m. General Committee Wednesday, May 8 7 p.m. Accessibility Advisory Committee Register for Summer Camps 2013 Wednesday, May 8 7 p.m. Sesquicentennial Ad Hoc Committee – Cancelled Register your child at camp today for a summer filled with fun, friends and great Thursday, May 9 7 p.m. Economic Development Advisory Committee memories! We offer a variety of day camp programs for children and youth three to Thursday, May 9 7:30 p.m. Committee of Adjustment 17 years old. Meetings are open to the public and held at Aurora Town Hall. Council meetings can be seen on Rogers TV, channel 10. For more information or to register, please refer to the 2013 Spring & Summer Parks For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit www.aurora.ca/calendar & Recreation Program Guide or visit www.aurora.ca General Committee meetings can be viewed online by visiting www.aurora.ca/gcstream We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Dinner and a Movie Youth Volunteer Fair AURORA 150 FACT: Chasing Mavericks Looking for a youth volunteer opportunity? Meet with various local community Where: Aurora Public Library agencies to see what volunteer opportunities are available for youth. When: Saturday, May 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Date: Saturday, May 4 Rating: Rated PG Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Aurora Public Library Ages: 11 to 14 year-olds Price: Entry is $3 per person and pizza will be served. For more information, please call 905-726-4760 or email [email protected] For more information, please call 905-726-4760. Calling for nominations – 2013 Community Recognition Awards Tree Planting event on Saturday, May 4 Do you know a person or organization that is making Aurora a better place to live The Aurora Community Arboretum, in partnership with The because of their volunteer activities? Town of Aurora and Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority will hold their annual tree planting event on Saturday, May 4 The Town of Aurora believes in recognizing citizens who have made a positive from 10 a.m. to Noon (rain or shine). Bring the whole family impact in our community. We are once again calling for nominations for the 2013 and plant a tree! Community Recognition Awards. The awards honour individuals, groups and Image Courtesy of Aurora Historical Society businesses that have actively supported the Town’s development and enhanced Church Street School (1886) The group will meet at the intersection of Billingham the overall community. Heights and Birkshire Drive in the northeast area of Aurora. In 1886, the first classes were held at the new Aurora Public For more information, please visit the website Nomination forms can be downloaded and printed at www.aurora. School on Church Street. In 1888, the new high school rented www.auroraarboretum.ca ca/2013communityawards. Nominations must be mailed and will be accepted space on the second floor and installed folding doors to until Thursday, June 6. divide the room into two classrooms. The school was in use For more information about the Community Recognition Awards, please contact until 1952 when the public school moved to Wells Street. This Jennifer Norton at 905-727-3123, ext. 4232 or email [email protected] photo was taken circa 1911. Seeking nominations for the 2013 Citizen of the Year Mayor Geoffrey Dawe invites residents to submit a nomination for the 2013 Aurora Citizen of the Year. Aurora Seniors Centre Trips Nominations for this significant award are open to NEXT AURORA 150 citizens of The Town of Aurora that are 16 years of age The Aurora Seniors Centre offers many exciting trips for both members and EVENT: and over, with the exception of Members of Council. non-members. The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, April 30. Next trip: Aurora Tattoo Tuesday, June 11 The 2013 Citizen of the Year nomination form is available Grand River Cruise Sunday, May 5 on the Town’s website at www.aurora.ca. To obtain a Trip includes transportation, luncheon cruise, driver gratuity and all taxes Please see our ad in today’s Auroran hard copy, please contact Betty De Bartolo, Executive Assistant to the Mayor at 905-726-4741. For more information, please contact Karie Papillon at 905-727-3123 ext. 3610. Like the Aurora 150 committee on Facebook www.facebook.com/aurora150 Judging will be based on the information received in the nominations, with an emphasis on the all-round activities Follow the Aurora 150 committee on Twitter within the community. www.twitter.com/aurora_150 The winner of the Citizen of the Year Award will be announced at a Council meeting in June. G.W. Williams 125th Reunion Please send your nomination form to: Friday, May 3 to Saturday, May 4 Citizen of the Year Award To register, please visit www.reunion125.com or Attention: Mayor’s Office email [email protected] Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Sign the Town’s Memory Book Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 CONFIDENTIAL Share your stories and memories of Aurora by signing the Town’s memory book at the following locations: • The Aurora Seniors’ Centre, 90 John West Way Town of Aurora considering an amendment of • Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way the 2013 Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule E • Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge Street The Town of Aurora will be considering the adoption of The books will be placed in a time capsule at the end of a revised Schedule E - Infrastructure & Environmental Services as part of the Fees and Charges Bylaw for 2013 the Aurora 150th Birthday celebrations. Thank you! (Bylaw Number 5455-12) at the Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. The memo regarding the amendment to the Fees and 51st Annual WHAT’S HAPPENING Charges Bylaw was presented at the General Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 16. To view the agenda for the meetings, please visit JURIED ART www.aurora.ca/agendasminutes For more information, please call Laura Sheardown, Cash SHOW SALE Flow and Investment Coordinator/Financial Analyst at and 905-727-3123 ext. 4136. presented by the Town of Aurora in Association with the Society of York Region Artists Club Aurora Fitness Centre 12th Annual Golf Club Classic Saturday, May 4, 2013 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Date: Tuesday, June 18 Sunday, May 5, 2013 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club Free Admission North Industrial Parkway Cost: $110 per person includes lunch, dinner and Wellington Street East New Hours of Operation at Town Hall power carts Aurora Town Hall Proceeds go to The Town of Aurora Summer Camp Proudly Beginning in May, The Town of Aurora will be extending 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Sponsored By: hours at Town Hall for core services from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Integration Program. 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THREE EXHIBITIONS TO LAUNCH ON MUSEUM DAY Hillary House, Canada’s National Historic Site, will launch three new exhibitions on May 18, coinciding with International Museum Day. The ongoing exhibitions include Medical Practices: Caring for the Community, in collaboration with Southlake Regional Health Centre, which brings into the forefront antique medical equipment in the Hillary Collection, displaying them alongside their modern counterparts; Delicious! 1940 explores never-before-displayed cooking and culinary artefacts in the collection; and in its second year, Art at the Manor brings together a host of local artists who have found artistic inspiration in and around Hillary House and from their extensive collections. This year’s Art at the Manor promises to have a medical edge to it to coincide with Caring for the Community. The Aurora Historical Society opens its new season on Saturday,AURORAn May 18, from 10 REFEREncEa.m. to 4 p.m. Admission #16 is free. For more information,WEEK visit OF www.aurorahistoricalsociety.ca. FEBRUARY 27, 2013 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS York Region will host an Emergency Preparedness Family Fair this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their headquarters in Newmarket. The Fair, which helps recognize National Emergency Preparedness Week from May 5 – 11, will feature “fun and interactive exhibits and vehicles from the York Regional Police, York Region Emergency Medical Services, local fire services, the Red Cross and St. John Ambulance,” according to the Region of York. The day will also include a barbeque, contests, and giveaways. For more information, visit www.york.ca/EmergencyManagement.

STORM TYPHOON CAPTURE VOLLEYBALL CUP Aurora’s 13U Storm Typhoon volleyball team went undefeated this season and captured their division gold medal at the Ontario (Top Left) Commemorations began with the Duke of Edinburgh observing military precision drills on the lawns Provincial Championships on Sunday in Waterloo. On the first day of Queen’s Park. (Top Right) Members of the Queen’s York Rangers marched down University Avenue follow- of pool play, the girls went unchallenged, defeating the Oakville ing the morning inspection. (Bottom Left) Bound for further ceremonies at Fort York, Aurora’s local regiment Thunder, Ottawa Fusion, and Cambridge Scorpions before heading into a day two, win-or-go-home scenario. They beat the Stratford marched alongside the Governor General’s Foot Guards. (Bottom Right) Mayor Geoffrey Dawe represented Au- Stingers, Markham Stingers, and Leaside Lightening before coming rora at the commemoration. Auroran photos by Brock Weir down to their final game against the Durham Attack. Rangers commemorate 200th anniversary of Battle of York

By Brock Weir re-enactments of the War something else. To be Army’s heritage,” said of fighting. The unit’s Stormont, Dundas, and of 1812. on the ground where it the Department of traditions are proudly Glengarry Highlanders Aurora’s Queen’s York Ahead of the ceremony, was actually fought will National Defence. “The carried on by today’s Royal from Cornwal, ON were Rangers marched in the Lieutenant Chris Wattie, be spectacular and I am Queen’s York Rangers Newfoundland Regiment. present at the battle.” 200 year old footsteps who has served for over really looking forward to (1st American Regiment) Likewise, a contingent For more on of their predecessors seven years with the it.” (Royal Canadian of the Glengarry Light commemorations taking Saturday in Toronto, in Aurora battalion of While proud, of Armoured Corps) Infantry Fencibles place across the country what is estimated to be the the QYR, spoke of the course, of the efforts the perpetuate the Battalion and the 1st Batallion to mark the Bicentennial largest military parade in excitement shared by his precursors of the Queen’s of the Incorporated Dundas Militia, today of the War of 1812, visit Toronto’s history since fellow Rangers. York Rangers and other Militia as well as both the commemorated by the www.1812.gc.ca. the end of the Second “There are going to regiments put in, it was 1st Regiment of the York World War. be over 1,000 soldiers not a resounding success Militia (1812-15), and the The 200th anniversary marching down for the British side. After 3rd Regiment of the York of the Battle of York University Avenue and the battle broke out on Militia (1812-15). Both DAMIR VRANCIC was commemorated in the only thing I can April 27, 1812 following regiments of the York LAW OFFICE full military spectacle think of that would an invasion by the Militia played supporting over the weekend in the be comparable in size Americans the previous roles at the Battle of York. BUSINESS LAW, presence of the Duke would have been the 60th day, it was deemed a “The Royal REAL ESTATE, of Edinburgh, Ontario anniversary of D-Day,” “traumatic” day in Newfoundland Regiment WILLS & ESTATES Premier Kathleen Wynne, Lt. Wattie recalled. Toronto history. of Fencible Infantry and a host of other “It is a big deal for us. With the city occupied fought gallantly at the dignitaries, including It is a big deal for soldiers, and hundreds killed or Battle of York, with 15 905-841-6411 Mayor Geoffrey Dawe especially to have a wounded, the fledgling members in the height Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 representing the Town. representative of our town was sacked, and the Following a display Commander in Chief, the Legislative Buildings, a 1 & 2 Bedrooms of military manoeuvers Queen, there. It is a huge symbol of what was to Still Available! overseen by the 91-year- honour and to be involved become Upper Canada PROOF #16 oldOptimist Prince Philip,Club ofseveral Aurora in a parade that big is and, later, Ontario’s regiments, including such a huge deal. democracy, were torched. FEBRUARY 27, 2013 issue of The Auroran Community newspaper the Queen’s York “My soldiers, “The story of the Rangers,The Auroran marched advertisement south corporals, and troopers Canadians who fought AtThe Oak Auroran isRidges… published weekly every Tuesday. on University Avenue are really pumped. desperately to defend ThE dEAdlinE FOR AnY And All Ad mATERiAls is 10 dAYs PRiOR TO PUBlicATiOn dATE bound for Fort York, Being there for the 200th York (Toronto) in 1813 clAssiFiEd dEAdlinE is FRidAY 3.00 P.m. their Toronto base, for anniversary of a battle lives on through today’s extensive ceremonies and we fought in is really part of the Canadian Any alterationsMay to the ad must beis approved beautiful! by Friday at 4 p.m., otherwise the ad will run as is. The Auroran Community NewspaperHappy will Feet not Seminar! be responsible for ad changes received after Friday at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 8th, 2pm Come and learn tips to helpThank keep you your for feet your healthy co-operation. and happy. Please contact your sales representative at 905-727-3300 or Classifieds at 905-727-7128, Fax: 9045-727-2620 Springtastic Luncheon Friday, May 10th, 12-3pm Come for a tasty lunch, listen to beautiful live music and enjoy a spring fashion show with us. Hands on Exotics The Optimist Club of Aurora Friday, May 24th, 2-3pm We support our local community by raising funds for See, touch and learn about some exotic animals!

Aurora’s youth programs and initiatives! Old Hollywood Black & White Gala Evening Visit us at our mobile kitchen at the following events: Wednesday, May 29th, 5-9pm  Chamber Street Festival  Military Tattoo Enjoy a delicious dinner and dance to live 20’s style music.  Aurora Special Olympics

To find out more about our Junior Golf Tournament on May 26, and about the Optimist Club Inquire about our other events every month! please visit: Must RSVP to all events. Please call 905•773•4220 or email [email protected] www.auroraoptimist .com 12925 Yonge St.(just south of King Rd. on east side) Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 0T7 or drop by our booth at the www.OakRidgesRetirement.com Aurora Farmers’ Market!

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Letters to the editor Machell’s Corners Town should show more support to trails, says reader (Re: Town needs trails donation account, April 23)

I read with great interest Mr. Wehrenberg’s letter suggesting a way to collect donations from the public for the purchasing of off-road trails right-of-ways across private lands, and for structures that are necessary to be able to safely cross major roads and railroad tracks. Having paid attention to his efforts for the last 26 years, I applaud Mr. Wehrnenberg for his tireless efforts and support his action to give us a trail system that Aurorans can not only use for leisure walks but also to commute to schools, workplaces and shopping. At the same time, I cannot help but being sad about the lack of support and action of the Town’s elected officials and administrating staff who have resisted to implement or support Mr. Wehrenberg’s suggestions for so many years in the past and still reaching into the present. It appears to me, many of our neighboring communities are doing more in this respect and putting Aurora to shame with their negative attitude towards a well linked off road trail system. I’d hope the people of Aurora will remember at election time who stood up for the betterment of our quality of life which must include a good well designed, linked off road trail system

Armin Kluge Aurora Enough has been done with trails David Tomlinson does not like the Aurora Council all because they are not doing his bidding and spending more money on trails. I am with Council. There are enough trails in Aurora now. We do not need a To submit a letter to the editor please send your email to committee spending time and spending our money. [email protected] – deadline for submissions is Saturday at 1 p.m. David, you could do something worthwhile if you are interested in committees: have one to look into all the special interest groups and have them fund all the projects themselves. No more tax money for special interest projects. This may close down committees in What is the opposite of a crystal ball? Aurora. It would let Council do other things. In the future I need to be more process. cautious about what I write in this If Council chooses any other R.W. Hanes space. course of action, these people Aurora After all, if I had the chance to will come away with the feeling don the genuine imitation Carnac of being voiceless. For some, this Anti-litter day was a success, the Magnificent turban which was will be a lasting feeling, but for so tempting to purchase on eBay others, it will be a catalyst to get says Mayor recently, and predict hullabaloos involved to change the process, to come at the Council table, it is make electoral hay out of the issue, The annual Mayor’s Anti-Litter Day event on most likely the surest sign that the BROCK’S ensure it is a platform plank for Saturday, April 20 was a great success, with more than precise opposite will take place. many a candidate by the time the 350 volunteers braving cold weather to help keep our Then there are the unfortunate BANTERBrock Weir 2014 Election truly rolls around Town clean. souls that I happen to mention (although there’s no doubt it is Sincere thanks to all the volunteers for their time here. After all, the merest mention already well underway), and do and commitment to cleaning up our beautiful Town. of people above a certain age in least one – albeit limited – section everything they can to back the You did an amazing job and helped to collect more than this space seem to have a tendency of the community, if this was horse best representing them. 1.5 tonnes. to nudge them along in meeting their first foray wading into the Special thanks to our sponsors, Info Aurora, Pitch-in their maker. My sincere apologies world of municipal politics, it GRAND OLE DUKE OF ED Canada, Tim Hortons and Water for Tomorrow. to Conrad Bain, Florence Murray is doubtful that what transpired As you can see from Page 3 this Thank you to Town staff, Info Aurora, Green for Life and the recently deceased Ada will make them devotees of public week, our very own Queen’s York Environmental Corporation and everyone who helped Johnson. engagement. Rangers took part in a historic to plan this event and make it a success! This coincidence has been in the “We’re mad as hell and we’re parade through Downtown Toronto It’s nice to see our community coming together to back of my mind very recently, so not going to take it anymore,” said Saturday morning and through keep our Town litter-free! Let’s continue the great work! much so that just before we went Councillor John Abel, co-opting the the afternoon to commemorate the to press last week, I removed a late Peter Finch’s iconic line from Bicentennial of the Battle of York, the 1976 film, Network, in reference Mayor Geoffrey Dawe reference to a “memorial park” in one of the decisive battles of the War to what the residents in attendance Aurora honour of a certain individual so of 1812. The Rangers already had as to not tempt fate. and indeed some Councillors were their proud roots well established Therefore, with this in mind, I feeling in the very room. before that skirmish, but the pride THE AURORAN feel marginally responsible for the This was evident as hoots, was evident on their faces as they Aurora’s Community Newspaper circus that unfolded at last week’s hollers, cheers and applause rang marched down University Avenue The Auroran Newspaper Company Ltd. Council meeting. out depending on which side of the along with several other regiments 15213 Yonge Street, Suite 8 fence in the Bell Communications Aurora, ON, L4G 1L8 In last week’s installment, I bound for Fort York. Founder wrote about the admirable – if not Debate each Councillor decided Adding to the history of the Ron Wallace to plant themselves on over the Publisher Emeritus somewhat over-the-top – reactions event was the presence of the Rosemary Schumaker to Margaret Thatcher’s death as future of the tower and just what 91-year-old Duke of Edinburgh, Aurora – rather than King – can Editor General Manager Production Manager an indication of civic involvement who started the day presenting new Brock Weir Bob Ince Cynthia Proctor and bemoaned the difficulties of do about it. Whatever school of regimental colours to a battalion of [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] finding something – anything – to thought the people in the audience the Royal Canadian Regiment. subscribed to, everyone had at least Advertising Classifieds Photography generate a desire for people to get As someone who has always been one Councillor to root for, Band-Aid Diane Buchanan 905-727-3300 ex102 David Falconer involved and raise their voices here a champion of the unsung efforts [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] at home. solutions were offered, but stepping and contributions of the Queen’s Zach Shoub back there seems to be no win-win [email protected] Lo and behold, the fates valiant consort, I can’t say it wasn’t Motoring situation in this matter. Alex Pozdrowski [email protected] delivered. with some pride that I observed [email protected] [email protected] The greatest number of people If Council ultimately decides him taking an active part in the to seek an injunction this week, Main number 905-727-3300 • Facsimile 905-727-2620 seen in the Council Chamber since celebrations, he too appearing to the Great Cultural Centre Fiasco it will leave the vast majority of be proud wearing his long overdue Subscriptions available within Canada and U.S. of 2012, slowly but surely filed in the people in the chamber feeling Order of Canada, which was email: [email protected] not 24 hours after we went to press. satisfied their voices were heard, presented to him by the Governor Editorial policy They were, of course, on hand to and perhaps some of them will be General the previous evening for Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers raise their voices, complain, and inspired to keep active to ensure his contributions to our nation, are not necessarily those of The Auroran. their voices continue to be heard. Letters must include name and phone number, although take Council to task for the large and the very warm reception he number will not be published, and be limited to 700 words. cell phone tower in King Township Flip the coin, some will inevitably received from the crowds – young feel alienated that Council decided Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. looming over their neighbourhood. and old alike. Whether or not they are justified to go through with this costing From the enthusiasm he Advertising policy in their concerns is a topic for a upwards of $100,000 of taxpayers’ displayed, one got the impression Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an ad- dollars for what they have been vertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. different day, but while one can be that even as a nonagenarian the glad something has galvanized at advised will ultimately be a futile feeling was mutual. Page 4 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Page 5

AURORAN This Sunday is the Aurora 150 Tattoo and in this fur- ther look at Aurora’s mil- NEW POLL itary history, the Aurora Should Aurora seek an injunction to find another Historical Society shares location for the telecommunications tower just over this snapshot of the last Aurora contingent to go the Town’s border with King? off to the First World War (a) Yes in October 1917. Led by (b) No two officers on horseback (c) Undecided down Yonge Street, it was taken south of Church Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! Street looking north. The Results of previous POLL house in the foreground was recently demolished, Would you like to see a music festival but the Aurora United in Aurora for 2013? Church – now without its Yes No steeple – can still be seen today. For more on the Aurora 150 Tattoo, please see Page 11. Image courtesy of the RESULTS April 29, 2013 April 67% 33% Aurora Historical Society

Why a Confidence Motion Before the Budget?

By the time you read this, a Want sham and is often power; Gas Plant, yet never disclosed her role of Confidence Motion will have nothing more than a Whereas, the in this decision until evidence surfaced been tabled in the legislature by disrespectful display Speaker of the that showed Premier Wynne, in fact the Official Opposition. Why was it of partisan banter. Legislature made a had known intimate details about the brought forward at this time and why So when the finding of prima-facie true costs associated with the Liberal is the government refusing to allow it Opposition gives breach of privilege Government’s decision to cancel the to come to a vote? notice that it will for nonproduction Oakville gas plant; bring forward a of documents Whereas, conflicting testimony Confidence Motion: The cornerstone of confidence motion, requested by the before the Standing Committee on responsible government one would expect that FRANKLY Standing Committee Justice has hindered the Committee’s at the very least, this on Estimates, which ability to get to the bottom of the gas A Want of Confidence Motion is procedural measure SPEAKING when finally provided, plant scandal; an important parliamentary tool by would be respected by Frank Klees revealed that the Whereas, the gas plant scandals, which the legislature can set out the the government. Not MPP NEWMARKET-AURORA Liberal Government combined with those at eHealth and reasons why it has lost confidence so with the current had failed to report ORNGE amount to literally billions in the government’s ability to Premier. When asked the true costs of the of taxpayer dollars being wasted on spend public money and to carry if she would agree cancelled gas plants scandals and expose the McGuinty- out the business of government. to a vote on confidence motion, her and also exposed inappropriate Wynne Liberal Government’s utter It is different from a confidence response was that there is no need for political interference at the highest lack of competence and its failure to vote on a budget bill, in that it does a separate confidence vote. Wait for levels of the Liberal Government; get the basics right so as to get results not trigger an immediate fall of the budget. Whereas, the Auditor General, for Ontarians; and, these scandals the government, but it is a strong So, because the Premier will not in the wake of the growing scandal, prove that the Liberals will put selfish message to the government that it allow it to be considered on the floor sought to expose the true costs of the interests of their Party ahead of the no longer enjoys the confidence of of the legislature, I’m sharing the cancelled gas plants after numerous people and Province of Ontario; the legislature. Donald A. Desserud, Motion with you here. Liberal Ministers, including then Therefore, the Government has lost a professor of history and politics at Premier McGuinty and Premier Wynne the confidence of this House.” the University of New Brunswick, The Want of Confidence Motion the in her previous Ministerial role, made refers to the convention of confidence Premier doesn’t want you to see: public pronouncements, both in the Of course the Premier would as “the cornerstone of responsible House and to the media that were rather change the channel to the government”. “Whereas, the McGuinty-Wynne suspiciously low. The Auditor General budget. On May 2, we’ll see what is Any observer of parliamentary Governments have repeatedly put confirmed on April 15th, 2013 that the in that budget, but we have no reason procedure will know that for the most the political fortunes of the Liberal true cost of cancelling the Mississauga to believe that this one will be any part, the efforts of Opposition parties Party ahead of both the people and Gas Plant was $275 million dollars, different from the previous budgets to hold government accountable the Province of Ontario, abused or 45% higher than what the Liberal from this government. Promises that for its actions are largely ignored their power and wasted hundreds Government had repeatedly told the were scripted to buy votes, but were by the government of the day. The of millions of taxpayer dollars to people of Ontario; never meant to be kept. We really daily ritual of Question Period is a cancel gas plants in both Oakville and Whereas, Premier Wynne, in her don’t need to see the next one. We glaring example of how an important Mississauga so as to retain Liberal former Ministerial role personally know the authors. proceeding of parliamentary seats and save their own political Chaired the meeting and signed off on accountability has devolved into a skins in a desperate attempt to cling to the process that cancelled the Oakville www.frankklees.com

Centsless They say it’s good fortune to find Eventually, with Despite the best denominations - that was the only a penny. one final purchase, efforts of Aurora’s conclusion. If that’s the case, then I’m the I had none left. street cleaners, the As for why this company still had luckiest guy in the world. Or so I thought. coins were filthy. a stash of pennies, perhaps it was It all started with the Because shortly Not that the ones we finding them under its corporate announcement earlier this year that afterwards, I found keep in our pockets sofa cushions, as well. In any case, I due to the high cost to produce them, a couple more under every day are exactly managed to get rid of them, too. the Mint would stop distributing a sofa cushion. So, germ-free, either, but pennies, and start removing them I spent them. at least they have But despite my best efforts, they from circulation. Businesses Then some the illusion of being kept turning up; in a desk drawer, were encouraged to round all cash turned up under the clean. in a briefcase, in the car (again) … business transactions up or down to floor mats when we INSIDE So even though I there was even one in my toolbox. the nearest nickel. cleaned out the car. AURORA was suddenly seeing In fact, it’s become obvious I’m as nostalgic as the next Those got dropped Scott Johnston more and more of that unknown to me over all these person about this coppery piece into a charity coin them just waiting to years, the bulk of the 35 billion or of Canadian history, but I saw the box at a local store. be picked up, I willed so pennies in circulation in Canada logic of it all, and decided I might But, again, my myself to walk on by. were actually in my possession. as well just get rid of all the ones penny-less situation was short- Once again I was copper-free, but If only I’d looked for them sooner, we had. lived. No sooner were the ones from once again, only briefly. and kept better track of them, I So, I went into the change jar, the car taken care of when more Because then I actually received might have been able to retire by and my wife’s purse (with her appeared in the pocket of a coat I some in change from a purchase. n o w. permission, of course), and the hadn’t worn in a while. Out they I’m not sure from where. After But, at least I’ve learned my little tray in the car that always went. running some errands, they just lesson; in preparation for their seems to accumulate coins, and It seemed that now that I didn’t appeared in my pocket. I was inevitable future removal from pooled all the pennies. want them, they were everywhere, surprised, as I didn’t think any circulation, I’ve started stashing Over the next couple of weeks, and this included on the ground. businesses were using them, away any nickels I come across. I made sure to keep some with For many years it had not really anymore. But failing spontaneous me, and each time I paid cash for been worth the effort to pick up generation or teleportation within something I managed to get rid of a pennies lying in the street, although my pocket – which would be Feel free to e-mail Scott at: few more coins. I could probably use the exercise. really handy in larger currency [email protected] Page 6 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Page 7

Letters to the editor Parents oppose Catholic School dress code push To say that the York Region petition saying they want to opt out of only two school board trustees voted they are all going to look different. Elementary Catholic School Board the dress code only then does it go to a against the implementation of this They have eliminated blue jeans as has not communicated effectively in formal vote. However unlike the 85 per dress code and they will be getting my well leaving our kids to go to school in regards to its new standardized dress cent that was needed previously it has vote at the next election. leggings, tights and track pants unless code is an understatement! now been reduced to 50% + 1! The policy I realize the previous code was up they are going to wear dress pants to They have also changed the rules cited that 85 per cent was needed to have for discussion and renewal in 2013, school! The only good thing? That the in order to implement a policy they the strong support of the community, I however it seems a bit suspicious to me school board, principals and teachers want in effect. In previous years if the guess that doesn’t matter anymore? The that at the exact same time the board have no way to enforce it. They are parent community wanted uniforms or best part however is that any votes that decides to roll out a standardized dress not allowed to issue a suspension or a standardized dress code implemented are not returned to the school count as code it also lowers all the requirements even a detention for not following the at their school a formal vote was needed IN FAVOUR OF! to put it in place. Each school has to standardized dress code. and 85 per cent agreement was required. We all know that votes get lost, never hold a public meeting this week to I believe the teachers and principals If some votes were not returned make it home or we as parents forget explain the process to the parents, just have better things to do with their to the school, follow up was required to return them...these would all count another waste of time and money as time then to deal with an issue they until all votes were accounted for. If as in favour of the dress code. Also, they have made their decision and have cannot enforce. If the board has been you managed to achieve that 85 per instead of two years until the next made it very difficult to stop. discussing this new code for a year, why cent it was only in force for 2 years vote it would now be five years before a I am unclear as to why we would haven’t the families been consulted and then it could be voted on again. change can be made. want a standardized dress code in the from the very beginning and not This new policy is being rolled out by So, although the school board would first place. It is only a colour code not a AFTER the board made it’s decision? the board WITHOUT a formal vote from like us to believe that they are giving uniform. Some kids will still buy their Why indeed. the parents. Instead, as parents, you us a chance to voice our opinion clothes at the more expensive stores have to try and stop it. they clearly are not. With these new and others at discount stores, it does not Tania DeFreitas Not very democratic if you ask me! regulations the chances of being able unite the student body at all or provide Member, Holy Spirit Catholic School If 20 per cent of the families sign a to stop it are near impossible. I believe the kids with a sense of belonging as Council Lucid founder dismisses possible lawsuit as simple “scare tactic” We understand that Farley Flex game. This was a primary factor for designed to maintain the belief in his judging skills in civil court are far thinks his team is “minus one member”. our partnership. The group saw that. own infallibility, thereby magically more real than those found in a one- In reality, Farley was the last to Members depended on me to steer them erasing the facts attached to his dimensional televised singing contest. join the team I founded. He joined for in the direction of asking the right fiduciary breach. That said, we are hoping that the two reasons; one was to get back into questions. I established trust due to my Farley believes our confronting him venture I set Farley up in is a successful larger scale festival production and, results; that is until Farley arrived. over his bad practices is intended to one. two, because he does not have the multi- Soon thereafter, the group shifted prevent Aurora from having a festival; dimensional business scope Lucid has. their dependence on him while I was actually, his foolishness already did George Roche Why would he have needed our building the festival and arranging that. In reality, Farley will learn that Lucid Community Development strategic technology? Farley is merely meetings. Having “celebrity status” riding the waves Lucid made. He needed is not a good enough reason to allow to get beyond the widths of dealing with someone to use you. Blinded by that, kids in school, creating make believe scare tactics and Farley’s distribution opportunities and begin to learn how to of false information, Farley used On Wednesday, May 8th, create real ones; hence our purpose. the same to dismantle the trust I had Farley is allowed to think the way earned. he thinks. Giving real meaning to all The remaining Lucid members that events requires a real examination were not so easily manipulated were helping children is on the menu. of facts; void of rhetoric and fiction. not given the courtesy of a return call Farley wishes for people to believe we to gain answers to questions regarding are using scare tactics. We have a solid the email sent to the town with their case. names attached at Farley’s direction. No part of it can be determined To block my examination of facts, when clouded with spin or conjecture. Farley demanded a strict “no talk to Lucid are able to demonstrate for the George rule” thereby preventing any judge how Farley’s actions have cost leaks being made to remaining us significantly. This is clearly provable members not a part to his mutiny. in our opinion. It may be easy to mislead With the mutiny going well, all the idealized “star struck” minds but agreements made for the protection of we doubt he will have as easy a time the entire group were now reserved for Join us on McHappy Day®! $1 from every Big Mac®, with a civil court judge. those under Farley’s leadership only. ® ® Many members came to us without Obviously, his focus was the well-being Happy Meal and hot McCafé beverage sold will go to local the wherewithal to make proper of members he successfully swayed at ® pragmatic judgments in their own best Lucid’s expense. children’s charities like Ronald McDonald House Charities . interests, (hence the need for Lucid Farley’s use of parroted phrases in the first place). Farley lacks the like “no leg to stand on” is merely a depth of knowledge I brought to his defensive attempt grounded in words; Remembering those who served in the Korean War In 2013, we mark the tribute will be paid to warampsofcanada). 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All my life, I’ve loved to some spring surprises. The walk, especially in gardens, group heads out around forests and natural 9.30 a.m. to a local area to settings of all kinds. My walk among the trees and parents frequently took fields. They return around us to flower gardens in 11 a.m. This next month England where my brother is the perfect time to get and I played hide-and- a first-hand look at your seek. One of my favorite first migrants and early activities was when we SENIOR wildflowers. went out into the country SCAPE Bring a camera, too! and walked through stone- Sylvia Dickens Computers and Cameras lined pathways in farmers’ Once you have some fields to find the perfect Walk for health, pictures, you’ll probably spot for a picnic. want to find a way to show This constant exposure happiness them to your family and to nature and flowers left friends. Short courses to quite an impression as and fun! help you create slide shows they have played a major or learn more about how If you were after bargains, the annual spring sale at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre on part in my life ever since. For instance, to use your camera are often held in the Saturday was the place to be, with hundreds of bargain hunters heading to John there was a forest behind our public computer room. This one might be a bit West Way to get a deal on knits, homemade jams and jellies, crafts, gently used school where my girlfriend and I spent late for this column announcement, but it items, used books, and a myriad of everything else! many hours relaxing and enjoying nature. gives you an idea what’s offered. Auroran photo by David Falconer In the ‘70s, my sister introduced me On April 30, learn how to to bird watching and wildflowers, most build an effective Slide Show Advertorial of which I had no idea existed. Let’s see, using available Microsoft software. there were dandelions, trilliums, blue Bob Woodrow will show you how easy cornflowers (those are those tall blue it is! Early detection of disease: flowers you see growing beside country Silver Stars Musical roads), sparrows, chickadees, robins, The Silver Stars Drama Club will be Exciting New Technology blue jays, cardinals, and that was about presenting, “Let Us Entertain You” on May Have you ever won- • Joint disease exciting! Thermography it. Then, I discovered over 280 species 10 at 7 p.m. It features songs from the Wizard dered if there was a way • Neural impingements is a non-invasive tool that of birds and a whack of wildflowers. of Oz, a Hawaiian dance, singers (soloists, to detect disease earli- or dysfunction is now readily available in Suddenly, those walks became far more duets and groups), musicians (guitarists, er? 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One day I spotted bring the whole family. in the body can present it- consider thermography to body to radiation, a red-headed woodpecker, which was quite How interesting is Bingo? self in many ways. Today track healing and rehabil- exciting. It’s an event I’ll long remember Actually, organizers try hard to mix it more than ever, we are itation of an injured knee, why not consider because none have been revealed to me up and make it interesting. If you enjoy constantly burdened with or shoulder. It is also ef- thermography to since. bingo, you’ll know these games. If you’re toxins, viral/bacterial in- fective in providing infor- Until I made these discoveries, a walk like me, you probably won’t, but it’ll be fun fection, lifestyle stressors mation on the inflamma- track healing. in the woods was just a place to feel the finding out. 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On April 17, I joined another, we all have to pay 300 political leaders, for transit. Transit is not Residents not satisfied with outcome of last meeting businesspeople, profitable. In the absence of Thompson said it was a direction this week. representatives from this, whether it is through From page 1 true reflection. “I would hope there is community groups and government coffers, taxes was resident John Stopping short of a recommendation that others from across Greater or service charges, we all Cunningham. He spoke going full speed ahead we go forward with an Toronto at Exhibition end up paying. as a delegate outlining with the injunction injunction to Bell and the Place to participate in This is the frustrating his concerns with the this week, Councillors tower,” he said. “I think a discussion on transit element of the transit process that led to this approved authorising because of the nature of funding. discussion. We have had point, including what he IN GOOD Mayor Dawe and the height of the tower, The forum was the ability to move forward viewed as an inadequate relevant staff to begin the significance of the convened by CivicAction, COMPANY with transit plans for amount of consultation Mayor Geoffrey Dawe discussions with senior tower in a couple of a coalition of civic leaders decades. Cost has been with Aurora residents on Bell Canada brass to different ways, it should from across the Toronto the prohibitive factor. We the part of Bell and King, see if a compromise be a concern for the region that addresses No quick fixes either choose to pay for and a perceived misstep could be reached, using whole of Aurora. This environmental, economic transit and transportation on the part of Aurora the two towers the is not a NIMBY (Not In and other issues relating to for transit infrastructure or we learn for not commenting on company plans to build My Back Yard) situation. the overall health, stability to live with the negative the tower before it was in Aurora this year as It is well beyond that in and sustainability of the in Greater costs of traffic congestion. erected. leverage, while doing the context of the scope Toronto region. At the CivicAction Following over an Toronto further legwork on the and the impact of that. Since October, forum, I saw a noticeable hour of debate on injunction. We are one community CivicAction has been shift in attitudes toward Tuesday, Councillors Mr. Mar’s findings and this is very much a campaigning on the need authorities are scrambling transit funding. We seem deferred the matter to and recommendations concern to Aurora. to find new sources of to build transit years after to be reaching a tipping Wednesday for Mr. Mar going into this week’s “When I get things transit funding in an effort a sustained population point where government, to get a better handle Council meeting were sent to me by email, they to relieve traffic congestion boom. businesses and our on Council’s options not available at press are coming from a wide across southern Ontario York Region is making residents will no longer to respond to residents time. range of people, not just that has often been cited as difficult choices to invest tolerate the status quo on and their calls for an Looking back both to in the immediate area. among the worst in North in a comprehensive transit gridlock. It is refreshing to injunction. His report last week’s meeting and People understand these America. system before population see some movement here the following day cleared what he hopes will come things can have a huge In their 2008 study, densities rapidly increase. but hard choices will have up many answers for out of Tuesday’s session, impact and today it is Costs of Road Congestion While York Region to be made. I am hopeful Councillors. He said Mr. Cunningham said across the street from in the Greater Toronto and is moving forward, that when our subway and an injunction of this Wednesday’s result was a me, but tomorrow it can Hamilton Area, Metrolinx, other communities find rapidways are built and magnitude would be a “watered down” version be across the street from the Government of themselves in a difficult functioning here in York challenge for several of what they had hoped you. It is wrong for the Ontario’s transportation position funding transit Region, people will see reasons, including the for and were very much community, it is wrong body responsible for co- and transportation the benefit of investing fact the tower has already in favour of Councillor for Aurora and that is ordinating and integrating infrastructure. in transit and make those been constructed. Ballard’s motion to something I don’t think modes of transportation CivicAction Chairman hard choices. Mounting an effective launch the injunction. was adequately captured in the Greater Toronto and John Tory has suggested * * * * challenge, he said, He said he was still in the comments made Hamilton Area, pegged the that 80 per cent of the A special word of could cost between hopeful this will be the this week.” staggering cost of traffic $50 billion identified for thanks to the many $50,000 and $100,000 but congestion at $3.3 billion Metrolinx’s Big Move residents who braved a in the chance it was in environmental impacts, remains unfunded. With windy and snowy Saturday unsuccessful, could increased vehicle costs few apparent revenue tools, to help clean-up Aurora cost the Town a further from travel delays and questions abound on how at the Mayor’s Anti-Litter $50,000 in costs to Bell increased costs of vehicle this financial vacuum will Day on April 20. Thanks as Canada for making their collisions. They further be filled. well to our sponsors Tim case. 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Solicitor estimates an injunction could cost over $100,000 By Brock Weir and be forced to argue public health. I mean Industry Canada needs King From what I understand, [neither] Township to sign off on the fact the If Aurora goes ahead with Health Canada nor York Region protocol was met, which they did seeking an injunction against Bell Public Health have comments or in a letter on November 19, 2012 to Canada for an 18-storey cell phone complaints with regards to the Industry Canada and Bell Canada tower in King this week, it could use of cell phone towers and there telling them that the protocol cost the Town upwards of $100,000, are 20 or so located in the Town was met and everything was okay according to Town Solicitor Warren already so it would be difficult to to go. At that stage, Bell Canada Mar. prove at this stage it is a credible can put the tower up when they Mr. Mar gave his preliminary health concern…that would cause have met Industry Canada codes. findings at a Special Council irreparable harm to residents.” Industry Canada does not hand out meeting Wednesday stemming Adding to the cost, he said, was specific site-by-site licenses for the from heated discussions around the the urgency in putting something placement of cell phone towers. Council table the previous evening together. Turnaround time for They simply manage the process centred around the concerns of an injunction such as this would to ensure it is inherent to its very residents on the Town’s west side take between 48 and 72 hours with basic level. over a new telecommunications several lawyers working around “Their position is once King tower dominating certain sections the clock to get things done. While Township has signed off on of the neighbourhood. this could cost upwards of $100,000, it, there is no way for them or Council directed Mr. Mar to an unsuccessful case could tack jurisdiction for them to interact look into what it would take to on a further $50,000 in costs to the and get involved. They do not have launch an injunction and after communications giant. any formal objection from King some preliminary work over the “In the opinion [of one noted Township on this matter and King following 24 hours and consulting expert I spoke to] he has never Township is the local approval with several lawyers, he said going seen an injunction get past the authority. It is their jurisdiction forward would be a costly option on cross-examination of affidavitregardless of the fact Bell Canada a number of fronts. stage since 1989,” added Mr. Mar. put it 27 metres into the boundary “The tower has completed its “There is a reason why it doesn’t of King Township. construction at this stage but it go forward [and that is] because “Bell Canada does have to is not yet activated,” he said. It is the time and expense involved in obviously keep putting up these not transmitting signals, but is trying to do something like this. towers and if they put them in completed and done [so] in a sense [The recommendation] is that it Aurora they will have to adhere seeking an injunction at this stage is not advisable for the Town to to Aurora’s protocol. If they want For drivers heading southbound on Bathurst Street is rather moot. That is the advice I proceed in this matter, especially to continue to work with us in past the 18-storey telecommunications tower just am hearing and that is what I am now that the construction of the good faith, there was suggestion to over the King line, it is hard to miss the messages left seeing in terms of the injunction Tower is completed. The only thing put a little bit of pressure on Bell by Aurora residents who live on the other side of the st process. we can enjoin Bell Canada from Canada to make them aware there reet. Auroran photo by Brock Weir “If the Town were to move doing is turning on the tower and are resident complaints we want forward with the injunction, it at this stage that is a very difficult them to address and take seriously would need to show three things argument to make.” and that would be my suggestion. – that there is a serious question Lawyers, he said, would be happy Given the fact the tower is already to be tried, that the Town would to take the Town’s money but the up puts the Town in a bit of a bind ON SALE NOW! suffer irreparable harm if it was ones he consulted said they would as to what it can do and at this stage not granted an injunction, and the be concerned about putting their it is, for lack of a better word, just Town would suffer greater harm reputations at stake to fight the flipping a switch in Bell Canada’s from the refusal of the granting of fight. Even without this reluctance, eyes.” TRAILER the interlocutory order as opposed it would also be difficult to find a Bell is in the midst of submitting to if Bell would be subject to it. That lawyer to take this on as Bell uses an application with Aurora for a 30 is a difficult test to make at this many law firms in the GTA for its metre tower slated for construction HITCHES... stage because the Tower is already business. Then there is the twofold at the Longo’s Plaza at Bayview and completely built. complication that Industry Canada Wellington, added Marco Ramunno, “In terms of irreparable harm, controls the use of cell towers and Aurora’s Director of Planning. the difficulty to the Town would the fact that, at the end of the day, An application was also received be to show that by turning on the the tower is in King. last year for one shared by three tower and activating it, the Town “In this particular case, King carriers near St. John’s Sideroad would suffer the irreparable harm Township drives the bus and by that and Industrial Parkway. Councillors are far from unanimous on possible Bell injunction By Brock Weir disagree that we need to make informed decisions, especially when we’re spending taxpayers’ money, but I have difficulty Councillors will be listening intently this week to options swallowing and digesting [this information]. We Sell Them! presented to Council by their solicitor on how best to tackle “If you’re telling me it is going to cost $150,000 to potentially the controversial cell phone tower in King. do this, then I would say no, I am not in favour of it. At first After Warren Mar, solicitor for the Town of Aurora, came blush, I have some serious issues with the information…and forward last week with suggestions it could cost over $100,000 to a hard time basing my decision on that.” We Install Them! seek an injunction with Bell Canada on the tower, Councillors Also in favour of the injunction was Councillor Sandra had vastly different views on how to move forward. Humfryes. While she said she was not as concerned about the Still intent on seeking an injunction was Councillor cost, she said it is important to inform them of their intentions Chris Ballard. He told his fellow Councillors that he would for an injunction and also seek face to face meetings with Bell. YORK SPRING & RADIATOR have difficulty supporting a motion that would have the “We need to meet with them on the seriousness of Town spend $150,000 of public money on something staff say this issue, the process gaps, how this did not affect the they have a slim chance of winning, but there are enough process accordingly, not allowing residents and Council the 60 Industrial 905 questions raised about how the situation went down that opportunity to give input,” she said. “I think a serious process 727-3121 instigating the proceedings would buy time to talk with Bell Continued on page 27 Pkwy. North, Aurora and see if a reasonable solution could be found. “It is my belief that at this point in time, the best way to get Advertorial Bell’s attention is to go after an injunction, not just send them some emails and make some phone calls, but to really try and make ourselves and our opposition known. “I still think we need to stand up for our residents and move ahead. First the shock of $150,000 did set me back on my 6 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Before heels, but we are prepared for and are budgeting for $200,000 for our 150th anniversary and I think $100,000 or $50,000 to protect this community from the issues this Tower presents, Buying a Home $50,000 or $100,000 is cheap.” Aurora- A new report has just been released which involved before you buy. 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Subtle changes in the way you approach undoubtedly make a major difference in this critical tax base.” Councillor John Gallo was also supportive of the mortgage shopping, and even small differences in negotiation. injunction in principle, but questioned whether the $100,000 the way you structure your mortgage, can save or To order a FREE Special Report, visit figure was an accurate one. He said using the base figure of cost you literally thousands of dollars and years of www.AuroraHomeBuyer.ca $300 an hour, a lawyer would have to be working around the clock days to reach those figures. Although Mr. Mar said the expense. Get your free special report NOW to find out what work in question would likely involve several lawyers to get it Whether you are about to buy your first home, or you need to know before you buy a home. done before Bell flips the switch, likely a senior partner and at are planning to make a move to your next home, it is least two juniors. 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St. Andrew’s College plans get go-ahead based on previous agreement By Brock Weir by community groups as examples the community from sport to culture of their community outreach would benefit from the end result of St. Andrew’s College will be able to endeavours. the SAC buildings. delay development charges on their The school, he added, has 255 “Growth pays for growth and since new theatre and arena, following an boarders from both at home and there is no impact on our community about-face from Council last week. abroad, 355 day students and each from our infrastructure, it is a very Councillors changed their minds year families move to Aurora so their reasonable decision for me to defer from the previous week’s committee sons can attend, and over $2 million those DCs,” he said. “I often look at resolution which rejected a in financial aid is awarded to over 140 what are the plusses and paybacks recommendation to allow the private SAC families. and it goes on and on for SAC.” school to defer the payment $240,000 “Our tuition fees cover our Continuing his support from the of development charges based on a operating budget at the school and previous week, Councillor Michael 2002 agreement between them and we have always fundraised our Thompson said extending the the Council of the day. capital expansions,” Mr. McHenry previous agreement was reasonable Staff recommended the explained. “A potential increase of $2 but also at the end of the day, one continuation of the agreement million for our building project has needs to look at who will ultimately until “a substantial change of use made our Board of Governors just pay the final price if development occurs, or a change of ownership last Thursday mandate that part of charges are collected from a occurs on the property.” Questions the project be stopped immediately. development such as this. were raised at the committee table, The proposed facilities will not drain “Either they pass it on to the however, on whether the services that the resources of the Town of Aurora, students in tuition increases, or it could be offered in the new venues which is the rationale for development means they have to go back out into would hinder local business and charges. Rather, these new buildings the community and fundraise some Councillors initially voted down the will complement the existing Town more,” said Councillor Thompson. recommendation, but by the time that infrastructure and may even relieve “It is concerning because up until decision came up for final approval some of the pressure on the Town this time they had a belief that in last week, however, Councillors had a to build additional infrastructure, all likelihood they would be able change of heart following a plea from recreational and cultural venues. to proceed and move on a similar SAC headmaster Kevin McHenry. “SAC is not in competition with agreement and they went out and “We, as a school, are not planning the Town of Aurora. Instead, we view moved things forward. Now things to increase enrolment in our school; ourselves as being in partnership are in jeopardy. It is unfortunate instead we are improving facilities with the Town. We are committed to because they do so much for the in order to keep pace with the top strengthening this partnership in the community as well as helping independent schools in Canada,” days and the years ahead.” Aurora’s image. Our willingness to he said, noting the Aurora’s long Driving home this point, he said defer is really an investment not just Kevin McHenry, Headmaster of St. Andrew’s College, relationship with the educational their new arena would house five in the community but in education.” made his case to Councillors during a lengthy session institution for over eight decades. hockey teams, but they would still The recommendation to defer the on Tuesday. “For over 87 years we have grown need Town of Aurora ice. That being development charges was carried Auroran photo by Brock Weir together.” said, there will be primetime hours 7 – 2 with Councillors Chris Ballard He highlighted the work SAC of ice available at SAC for times in and Evelyn Buck voting against. does within the community from which municipal programming is Explaining his vote, Councillor FAMILY LAW LAWYER being a host venue for the Special short. While it won’t be a full-on Ballard said he was still on the fence Olympics programs, nearly $500,000 public facility, it will be available “to and would have liked Town Staff Pat rick M. Gaffney in donations from the entire SAC serve the needs of the community.” to take another kick at the can in Practicing all aspects of Family Law to re- community for their Holiday Heroes One Councillor to change his coming to an agreement – such as solve parenting, support, and property is- campaign benefiting the York sues arising from separating families. mind on whether or not to defer the agreeing to waive – rather than defer A practitioner of Collaborative Family Region Children’s Aid Society, and development charges was Councillor – the payment of fees in exchange for Law – a client controlled, lawyer assisted, the extensive use of their facilities John Abel. He said many facets of community use of the facilities. out-of-court process focussing on achieving mutually acceptable solutions. • 1/2 hour free consultation • accepts Legal Aid Rotarians Frank Mete, #201-16610BayviewAvenue,Newmarket PH:905-953-0023FX:905-953-0023 George Gonsalves, Greg e-mail:[email protected] Foster, and Grace Marsh presented Mayor Dawe and the Town of Aurora with a further $15,000 last week to go towards ROTARY CLUB the revitalization of Rotary Park in Downtown OF Aurora.

Auroran photo AURORA by Diane Buchanan A Unique Rotarians gear up for second phase of park facelift Opportunity By Brock Weir needed facelift. Cousins Drive in the south Presented by Grace to own a piece of The Gurnett to Gurnett Street in the Marsh, along with If you have walked entranceway of the park north,” said Al Downey, Rotarians George Rotary Park the dog, gone for a jog, now features enhanced Aurora’s Director of Gonsalves, Greg Foster, taken your evening landscaping, new trees, Parks and Recreation, and Frank Mete, the constitutional, or new commemorative in a report to Council. cheque brings their total perhaps even taken a stones, and places for “The park has been a contributions towards snapshot or two in the people to stop and passive but picturesque the $50,000 project to Gurnett and Kennedy literally smell the roses. location; however, given $30,000 so far, with more Street area, chances are Now, with a new influx its age, the park will to come in the future. you have noticed a bit of of Rotary money to the definitely benefit from “This is a successful a change. Town, the facelift could this second investment partnership,” said Ms. The Rotary Club of soon extend to its Cousins of landscaping being Marsh on the joint efforts Aurora, in conjunction Drive entrance. proposed by the Rotary between the Club and the with the Town’s Parks “Rotary Park is one Club.” Town to improve the park department have been of the Town’s oldest The proposed for generations to come. hard at work giving their parks, running through changes include further “[The park is now] just namesake park a much the valley system from landscaping, an improved beautiful compared to entrance slope that is what it looked like before more accessible for when it was badly in need people who might have of an upgrade. difficulties, all leading “We would like to move Please consider purchasing down to an enhanced on and do phase two of a commemorative stone in crossing at the footbridge. this beautiful park at the These are extensive Cousins Drive entrance. Rotary Park changes and Rotary [Parks Manager] Jim continued to put its Tree and his staff have Please contact money where its prepared a concept design Greg Foster at 905-727-9613 mouth is last Tuesday from Cousins Drive with a formal cheque coming into the park, to for further information presentation for a further $15,000. Continued on page 30 Page 10 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Page 11

Pipes, Drums and a “tough mudder” planned for Aurora 150 Tattoo this Sunday By Brock Weir the already scheduled of the Royal Canadian QYR event) Lieutenant Legion’s Ontario Having grown up in Chris Wattie said the Command. Mr. White will Scotland before coming lunch will serve not only be leading the Legion’s to Canada at the age of as a way to raise funds and colour party, which is 10, Aurora’s David Veitch awareness of the Queen’s playing an active role always had a fascination York Rangers’ Regimental in the festivities. When with bagpipes and bands. Assistance Fund, but also he was first asked to While he never had build awareness of the participate, Mr. White the opportunity to try the people serving with the said he wasn’t quite instrument out himself QYR are and what they do sure at the time what a in his native land, once within the community. Sesquicentennial was, his kids left for university “When you see these after becoming immersed there was no stopping him. guys in green uniform or in all the details, he’s Since then, a passion was in jeeps driving around firmly on board. born and now Mr. Veitch your streets, you will then “I thought it was a is preparing to take the have an idea of exactly tremendous opportunity musical lead in Aurora’s who we are, what we do, for the Town to say how first ever military tattoo and, to me, the important proud they are,” says Mr. this Sunday. thing is letting people in White. “For the military The Aurora 150 Tattoo Aurora know that we’re side of it, it is an honour will take place May 5 at Aurora’s regiment – we’re for the colour party to the Aurora Community your guys!” join with the massed Centre to mark the Town’s Lt. Wattie says tattoos pipes to celebrate our 150th Sesquicentennial – 150th such as what is planned anniversary.” anniversary. Featuring for Sunday are always Bringing in members performances from the great shows and he’s from as far away as Aurora Community Band, looking forward to the Collingwood, Mr. White the Aurora High School opportunity for sneaking says members under his Ken White of the Ontario Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, Mayor Band, the Governor out just a little bit early to direction feel equally Geoffrey Dawe, Lt. Chris Wattie of the Queen’s York Rangers, and David Veitch of General’s Horse Guards, take it all in. honoured to take the White Heather Pipes and Drums unfurled the Aurora 150 Flag Thursday in the Royal Canadian Helping Mr. McKenzie part in the once-in-a- anticipation of Sunday’s big event. Mr. Veitch serves as musical director for the Legion Mass Colours, and Mr. Veitch coordinate Continued on page 30 Tattoo extravaganza. Auroran photo by Brock Weir the Rob Roy Pipe Band the event is Ken White and Highland Dancers, Spectrum Baton Club, the Ulster Accordion Band, and Mr. Veitch’s White Heather Pipes and Drums, it weaves together the military, cultural and musical traditions not just of Aurora but of the entire province. The Aurora 150 Tattoo pure. itself will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will be preceded in Machell Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., by a lunch with the Queen’s York Rangers (QYR). There, kids and the young at heart will have the chance to be put genius. through their paces by the local regiment with the kid-friendly “mudder” relying on teamwork and camaraderie. Working with tattoo director Norm Mackenzie, Mr. Veitch is working to get the bands coordinated and everything in order --- and coordinating 10 bands in a two hour time slot, along with drums and other displays is no mean feat. “Time is a key consideration,” says Mr. Veitch. “We’re challenged for time, so we will be rehearsing all Sunday morning to get ready for the afternoon performance. The Aurora 150 Committee is a pretty good group to work with and it is an exciting day for Aurora. It is going to be something people remember. It is the only tattoo I have been to where it doesn’t cost the taxpayers any money to go! “It’s a show, and there’s no question it is a fast- paced show, but we will have singers, dancers, baton swingers, vocalists, pipe bands and it will be very exciting and something residents will always remember.” As what some could consider the “opening available at your local lcbo act” to the Tattoo (the Aurora Tattoo date was selected to coincide with hockleybeer.ca Page 12 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Page 13

Over a thousand expected for this weekend’s Williams reunion

By Brock Weir 1940s, is not the yoga and faculty past and from 1952 to 1961, and its wear impresario present at the series of present-day incarnation What do Newmarket- that organizers had events, kick-starting as Dr. G.W. Williams Aurora MP Lois Brown hoped, but few things Friday with registration Secondary School, and Lulu Lemon have in can dampen their at the school. which was dedicated in common? excitement as they put Billed as “Reunion 1961. One wouldn’t think the finishing touches 125”, the three days of Registration opens very much on the surface on the school’s 125th festivities – including at 3.30 p.m. and visitors – aside from a possible anniversary reunion the Aurora Tattoo on to the school can roam penchant for yoga – but this weekend. Sunday – hope to gather “decade classrooms”, both ladies are alumni Although Aurora’s as many people as organized by volunteers of Dr. G W. Williams Lulu Lemon is unlikely possible who filled its to be a slice of life from Secondary School. to put in an appearance, halls from its early days the 1940s to the 2000s, It doesn’t matter Ms. Brown will be there as Aurora High School take part in a silent that this Miss Lemon, – as will an estimated from 1888 to 1952, Aurora auction which includes, a graduate in the 1,000+ graduates, family, District High School among other items, art produced by notable alumni and people related to the school, including the late Dorothy Clark McClure, whose son Andy is head of Williams’ art department. Old rivalries could come to light as alumni face off in pickup basketball in the gymnasium until 9 p.m., followed by a nighttime get together at Greystones Restaurant through 1 a.m. Saturday is really the showpiece of the reunion, with registration, decade rooms, and the silent auction continuing, but also a Meet the Staff event, bringing together educators and administrators from throughout the school’s history, a luncheon., Ms. Weller proudly shows off pre-World War One Volunteers Bob McRoberts, Brenda Gardner, and Lynn Weller, display some his- followed by the official “basketball bloomers” used at the school from when it torical artefacts associated with Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School ahead of this opening ceremonies, led was located on Wells Street. week’s reunion. Auroran photo by Brock Weir Continued on page 31 Auroran photo by Diane Buchanan Page 12 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Page 13

Charities team up as Hoedown planning gets well underway

By Brock Weir in the same area, so this York Region hospices year we decided to reach who are collaborating to Well on the way to out a little bit broader reach out. They will have their 25th anniversary across the Region so a bigger network now celebrations, Magna’s that the charities can in which to reach out Wild West Hoedown reap the awards of the and because everybody has worked not just maximum amount of is looking for funding, to throw one of York dollars coming to them.” they’ll also spread the Region’s biggest annual There is also an funds that come their parties, but engage local emphasis this year – as way and everyone will charities in the process. there has been in years benefit. It is spreading Traditionally, 20 past – to make sure the pot a little bit and charities are selected the wealth is spread we have never seen that to help sell event and evenly amongst the before. raffle tickets for a charities, particularly The three hospices fundraising pot they charities who have putting their heads all get equal shares in. been at the receiving together on the This year, a quarter end of Hoedown fundraising this year is century on, Magna dollars previously. Doane House Hospice, for the Community Over 60 community Hospice Richmond Hill, has upped the ante to organizations applied to and Hospice Georgina. 25 charities, and now get a piece of the action Rounding out this year’s local organizations are this year, which was charities are: teaming up to make the then whittled down to • Aurora Barbarians Volunteers fanned out across Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury Satur- most of the opportunity. the final 25. Rugby day for Neighbourhood Network’s annual tree planting day. Hard at work near “We want to make “There are so many • Aurora Youth Soccer McClelllan Way and Bathurst Street, Kaylin, Rebecca and Elena brought a sure we get a good deserving organizations • Autism Ontario very welcome load of saplings and soil to their fellow volunteers (inset) in the balance of organizations that we try to spread (York Region Chapter) neighbourhood. Auroran photos by David Falconer right across York it around as much as • Big Brothers Big Region,” says Magna for possible,” says Mr. Sisters of York the Community’s Steve Hinder. “There has been • Community Living • Richmond Hill • Youth Assisting The Showdown will Hinder. “Our challenge this level of interest for Newmarket Aurora Mobility Accessibility Youth be hosted by Magna is selling raffle tickets the last few years, but • Epilepsy York Foundation Event tickets are in partnership with because 100 per cent it never used to be [this Region • Shenderey scheduled to go on sale in the Town of Aurora of the sales go straight high] and I think that • Georgina Arts Gymnastics July and will be available at the annual Ribfest. to the charities. Our is because the need is Centre and Gallery • Safehaven for purchase for $75 from Amateur country license has always greater. There are a lot • Georgina Cares • Welcoming Arms the 25 selected charities, artists from across York allowed us to sell up to of new organizations • Habitat for • Women’s Centre of or from Neighbourhood Region will be invited 60,000 raffle tickets and, too, some of them are Humanity York Region York Region Network and Jonathan’s to enter the competition quite frankly, we have pretty small, and the • Hilltop Skating Club • Yellow Brick House Restaurant in Aurora. to see who will come never met that maximum money they get will do • Hospice Vaughan • York North Family In addition to the out on top. The winning and that means there are a lot in keeping them • Kinark Child and Resource Programmes fun one normally artist will have a chance dollars that aren’t going viable. Family Services (The Family Place) expects from the yearly to perform on stage at to charities. “One thing I thought • Newmarket Soccer • York Simcoe Minor bash, this year they’re Hoedown itself. Details “We felt a lot of them was very interesting is Club Football reviving the Hoedown on how to enter will be were going after the same the application coming • Optimist Club of • York Support Showdown as a lead-up announced later this market geographically from three different Newmarket Services Network to the big event. spring.

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Newmarket neighbours at odds over 2C development plans By Brock Weir Village Homeowners Association “on two recent meetings held by Mattamy with at the OMB, where they made a decision on numerous occasions and had satisfied… the Newmarket interface served to address zoning, was not successful. Aurora’s 2C Development, the last their concerns.” Wyndham Village resident concerns only. Mr. Ramunno, however, countered he significant large-scale development in These concerns, said, Mr. Ramunno, Wildrush had little or no opportunity to believed his report was correct in that Town continues to come together with included lot frontage and making sure the discuss any of our development concerns.” the property owners have had meetings Council’s approval of the Mattamy plan for new Aurora lots are of a compatible size She went on to ask Council that with the neighbours and ratepayers, but one of the most northern areas of the plan. with their Newmarket neighbours, the particular lots be excluded from the zoning agreed Wyndham Village has had more The plans, however, have left some height of the buildings proposed, water bylaw amendment pending further public consultations than the Wildrush group. Newmarket neighbours whose properties control – including a swale to direct storm consultation with her group. “Mattamy will agree in the agreement back onto the planned subdivision, seeing water away from the Newmarket properties “The appropriate consultation and to implement a plan for a suitable interface red. – and fencing. interface conditions have not been met for the residential lots and the Newmarket The concerns were brought forward While Ms. Russell said she could not and given that no detailed applications or residents,” said Mr. Ramunno. “That has to Council last week by Erica Russell of speak for the Wyndham Village neighbours, drawings have been submitted by Mattamy, been covered off. She did mention that lands the Wildrush Homeowners Group. Ms. she added her group did not leave the it is premature at this stage for the Town of haven’t been designated and that is not the Russell told Council she believed there meetings feeling satisfied. Aurora to include [the blocks].” case because during the board hearing, were “inaccuracies” in the report before “Our group has not had the opportunity In addition to the consultation process, which the residents were participants Council for approval and sought to clarify to provide adequate input into the Ms. Russell also raised concerns over in, they had their own legal counsel, they their position. planning process, given that Mattamy water and drainage. Pumping stations are agreed they agreed there was a settlement The report brought forward by Marco has consistently indicated they are at a planned to help drain water in the area, but and Mattamy’s legal counsel that those Ramunno, Aurora’s Director of Planning, premature stage of development and are one, she added, was very close to the nearby plans were designated by the 2C secondary said the owners of the subdivision property not at the stage – yet – to fully disclose homes. Neighbours have continually plan for residential purposes. met with the neighbours, including both the and discuss any details of the proposed expressed their worry about drainage as “Mattamy will continue to meet with Wildrush group and the nearby Wyndham development plan,” said Ms. Russell. “The a result of the proposed development and them and what their interface plan would cast doubt on whether the proposed pumps really look like, similar to Wyndham, is would be sufficient to address potential they have agreed to ensure that those rear Paintings, sculpture, and a little international issues, she continued. lots within Aurora are deeper and they will The group took it upon themselves to include fencing and mature landscaping relations in store for this weekend’s Art Show take the matter to the Ontario Municipal within those lots to satisfy residential Board (OMB) in the summer of 2011, at a concerns.” By Brock Weir could pick one of our “foster community and significant cost, she added, hiring a lawyer The Mattamy lands were approved by really cool paintings connectivity.” and a planner to make their case. Their bid Council during Tuesday’s proceedings. The best and brightest here and send it over “The Mayor has York Region artists will to them through the art been steadfast and have another chance show,” says Mayor Dawe. very focused on having to shine this weekend “Leksand is always several ideas on the as the Society of York welcoming of how we table,” says Ms. Ware. Region Artists (SOYRA) foster relations with “We’re just massaging teams up with the Town them and I think they what would fit best with of Aurora to host the 51st will find it to be a very international relations annual Juried Art Show innovative way to as well as sustainability and Sale. enable the community of those ideas. Since arts Bringing together to have a footprint in and culture are a priority more than 300 pieces this endeavour,” adds of the Town of Aurora, from artists across Shelley Ware, Special especially with the 51st Ontario, the show gets Events Coordinator for Aurora Art Show, and underway at Aurora the Town of Aurora. because of how strong Town Hall (100 John The idea was brought our arts and culture is, West Way) this Saturday, to their attention by it opens up relations May 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 Melody McKay, Aurora’s on that forefront – and p.m. The show continues Manager of Recreation, it also demonstrates Sunday from 10 a.m. and they decided to internationally how to 4 p.m. Included this run with it. They have you are always in good Mae and Raz Khamissa, year are the traditional been considering many company when you deal owners of Omar’s Shoes, categories spreading the ways to re-engage with Aurorans!” welcomed Councillor wide spectrum of media with Aurora’s Swedish Mayor Dawe says he John Abel to their store’s from oils and pastels, counterpart, ideas hopes this new addition official Grand Re-Open- * through to sculpture and including a “Skype to the Art Show lineup ing Ceremonies on Satur- $ 99 photography. date” with the Town will be an enduring part 5 LUNCH day. A family run business Over 30 Authentic Lunch Specials There will also be during the annual of the tradition and help for nearly 45 years, the *Starting At Only $5.99 a dish! 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The This year for the first Raz and Mae Khamissa time, Mayor Geoffrey New Balance invite you to come visit our Dawe will be selecting, Minimus newly renovated store! in addition to his choice for Preserve Aurora, a Omars has been piece to send overseas tting shoes from as a goodwill gesture to babies to adults Aurora’s twin, Leksand, for over 40 years. Sweden. Aurora became twinned with the Leksand, dubbed the “Hockey Capital of Sweden”, in the mid- A MINIMALIST APPROACH TO FOOTWEAR THAT 1970s following a visit SHEDS BOTH WEIGHT AND CONVENTION IN PURSUIT by an Aurora hockey OF A TRULY CLOSER-TO-BAREFOOT RUNNING EXPERIENCE. team to the city at the start of the decade. The Because Minimus contains only what is necessary, it's almost relationship endured, 50% lighter than traditional lightweight shoes. fostered by a “friendship visit” by local councillors in 1974, and SHOES 905-727-9391 continues to this day. 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Neighbourhood kids were happy to try this butterfly on for size over the weekend at the home of Aurora Farmers’ Market Chair Anna Kroeplin. Ms. Kroeplin and the rest of the Aurora Farmers’ Market team are busily getting ready for the market’s Grand Opening at Town Park on Saturday morning. At 10 a.m., the Market will host a commemorative release of monarch butterflies. Auroran photo by Brock Weir LIMITED Aurora Farmers’ Market opens for season on Saturday By Brock Weir how safe they feel bringing core pioneer days when the their families, small children market actually ran in Town The 2013 Season of the and dogs to be able to walk Park. SPRING Aurora Farmers’ Market will free. Our reputation has “I think what we offer open not with a bang, but really gone above and beyond people is a place where they rather with a flutter – and just Aurora. can just slow down, relax, that’s just the way organizers “We have a lot of repeat buy incredibly delicious, want it. customers that are very nutritional food to encourage DELIVERY The new market season dedicated to the produce healthy living and be able to opens Saturday at 8 a.m. and the products that the reconnect with their friends, at their customary Wells vendors offer. It is the intimate family and neighbours. I REC CYCLE N’ SPORTS Street location, just outside location in being sort of old know it isn’t sexy, but this is Celebrating our 21st year in Aurora the former Wells Street fashioned…and a very family- what a lot of people thrive School (now Wells Street friendly environment.” on.” OPEN Monday - Friday, 9-8, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-3 Schoolhouse Lofts) and Beyond Saturday’s Grand For more on the extending into Town Park. 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will be returning, along someone with freshly cut bottle carriers, reversible something for everyone several styles of dance with some very exciting flowers as well as numerous totes, aprons, pillows at the Aurora Farmers’ and competed in dance as newcomers. herbs. and hot and cold therapy Market and Artisan Fair. well. Upon graduation, she This year, new to our Also, our much loved packs. In addition, for your Be sure to come and check attended the University of market there will be Scottish baker is returning gastronomic enjoyment, us out. Guelph and graduated with Catharina’s Kitchen with for the eight special event we are adding a new BBQ This year at the a degree in International scrumptious baking; a lady days of this season. and ethnic food vendor who Farmers’ Market, we are Development and with organic and natural In addition, we will will be bringing short ribs, happy to introduce our new Geography. teas, rubs, sauces and have someone who makes chicken tandoori samosas, Market Manager. Her name While at Guelph, she MARKET condiments; someone who handmade wooden pot BBQ corn and potato and is Kiersten Vizzacchero became a critical thinker makes holders for books racks, someone who makes other masalas. and she was born and and involved in fighting MUSINGSJan Freedman and tablets; an artist who assorted bags, pouches My mouth is already raised in Aurora. While for social justice issues and paints animals, landscapes and portfolios, as well watering! at G.W. Williams High environmental protection. During the last several and barns; and, finally as someone who creates As always, there is School, Kiersten studied Continued on page 30 weeks, one could be forgiven for questioning whether or not it was truly spring. The buds on the shrubs and trees have been visible for only a short while and the flowers have just begun to poke their colourful heads above the ground. However, a sure sign that spring has indeed sprung is the return of the Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair to our regular spot along Wells Street and in the Town Park. We open on Saturday, May 4, and run from then until the last Saturday in October from 8 a.m. until WAREHOUSE DIRECT 1 p.m. We have a number of very special events planned for our Grand up Opening, including an exciting Monarch butterfly to release at 10 a.m. and a great lineup of young and % highly talented musicians to entertain everyone. It promises to be a day to be remembered. 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And also Erik and we really bought into next step in their hockey opportunity to step in Karlsson on the Senators, what we had to do and and academic careers. right away was something it’s pretty incredible to that was apparent with This week is stalwart that I looked at and I’m see what he can do every winning the division and defenceman Tyler Shaw, excited about it.” night when he’s on the unfortunately we couldn’t who is off to Sacred Heart Hobbies? “Going to ice and how offensively continue that success University in Connecticut the gym for sure. It’s talented he is, especially into the playoffs, but as to play division one something you have to at such a young age.” a whole we all got along college hockey. constantly do, especially Which super hero and we had no issues in Born: Sudbury, ON in the offseason to keep in would you want to be, the dressing room. I think Age/birthday: shape. We’ve got a pool in why? “I guess I would say when guys are getting January 24, 1992 (21) the backyard so I like to Spiderman.” along it makes it more Seasons with Tigers: hang out in the backyard Who is your hero/ fun to play and makes 1. Tyler missed a large with family and friends idol/role model? “My it enjoyable showing up portion of the season and have an opportunity grandma. She kind of got to the rink every day, so with a high ankle sprain, to just relax and have me into hockey. She used that was a big part of it. but was still an important some fun. Also going up to come over and babysit In the three years of Jr. I part of the Tigers defence to our camp for fishing.” me when I was little and played; this was probably corps. Any other sports? one day she brought over the strongest dressing Shoots: Left “Growing up I tried quite some mini sticks and we room.” Aurora Tiger Tyler Shaw Position: Defense a few sports: soccer, started hitting the ball Continued on page 25 Photo by Shawn Muir/OJHL Images Past hockey career: elementary school Played first two years of I played volleyball, junior with the Markham basketball, tennis, track Waxers before joining and I also tried lacrosse Tigers. and baseball.” Aurora MinorHockey Association Season Stats with Favourite movie? The IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING Tigers: GP 38 – G 2 – A 17 Hangover. – PTS 19 – PIM 22 Favourite sports 2013/2014 REGISTRATION Best memory playing movie? Miracle. On-Line Registration begins: April 1, 2013* with Tigers? “Going to On your iPod? “I’ll be Vermont at the start of honest, I don’t listen to a In-House Registration dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 25, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (6 – 9 pm) the season was definitely lot of music. Whatever April 6, 20, 27, May 11, 18, 25 (10 am – 1:00 pm) a good one. Coming in at the guys have on in the AMHA Office at ACC1 the start of the season room is fine with me.” Tryout Passports must be purchased prior to rep tryouts and can be purchased as a new player to the Favourite hockey during the in-house registration dates. Please refer to our website team, it was definitely team and why? “The www.auroraminorhockey.net for Rep tryouts policies and schedule. something nice to see Ottawa Senators. Why? – taking the players to That’s a good question. I REGISTRATION fees for the 2013/2014 season are: a resort in Vermont to started liking them a long $530.00 Players born 1993 through 2007* spend a few days to bond time ago, back when they $ 50.00 Late fee effective June 1 – 30, 2013 as a team. Getting the had Havlat and Hossa. $100.00 Late fee effective July 1, 2013 opportunity as a new I remember going to a $ 50.00 Non-Resident Fee (if applicable) guy to meet and bond game when I was real with the guys, that was a young with my dad and *First time registrants in Tyke born 2006/2007 must register in person great way to start off the Wade Redden flipped the & provide a copy of a birth certificate and proof ofresidency. It is season. Also to come back recommended that 2007 players have either taken skating lessons or completed puck over the glass to us. one year of Opti Hockey. from 15 points behind and I remember that moment win the division title!” still and after that he A 10% discount applies to families with 3 or more players. What’s on tap for next became my favourite Late fees do not apply to new registrants. season? “I’ve recently defenceman for a while.” The payment schedule is posted on the website. accepted a scholarship Who will win the Full refunds will be issued to anyone withdrawing prior to and committed to Sacred Stanley Cup this year? September 1, 2013. Heart University in “I think I’d have to go Connecticut to play with Chicago in the west Players MUST be registered PRIOR to any tryouts for AAA or any AMHA rep team. AMHA tryouts begin May 1, 2013. division one hockey and and in the east it’s hard to REGISTER NOW! possibly study sports go against Pittsburgh. I’m management.” going to say Pittsburgh, Why this school? “I especially if Crosby PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! just thought it was a good comes back, they would fit between academics definitely beat Chicago.” Guaranteed spots are available ONLY to players and athletics. From what Favourite NHL registered on or before June 30, 2013. 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Advertorial Introducing...In2Sports, Aurora’s Soccer Superstore Allow us to introduce at grassroots, but in We are proud to have ourselves: In2Sports general, has skyrocketed opened our store in such a is a well-known soccer in popularity over the fantastic, wonderful town specialty retail store past few years. Statistics and we look forward to and uniform supplier show that more kids meeting all the members dedicated to satisfying are playing soccer than in the community and the needs of all soccer hockey. Now, with the helping out all of our fanatics. local professional club, aspiring soccer players. In2Sports has Toronto FC, the game Having the chance to significantly grown to has exploded and is open a soccer specialty become recognized as a coming into its own. And store is a dream come Clockwise from top left: runners, including Aurora’s Emily-Rose, Eliza Jane and J.T. leader in soccer specialty that can be seen more true; we can share our Boston, awaited their start. And with that, they were off, taking a number of neigh- and a first in creating a than anywhere else in knowledge and passion bourhood streets by storm, raising well over $130,000 so far for the cause. Also “shop-in-shop” concept Aurora, where more than for the game with the stepping up were local mayors, hospital officials and sponsors, including South- Soccer Superstore. We 4,000 kids are registered community. We can lake CEO Dr. Dave Williams, Councillor Rob Hargrave of Whitchurch-Stouffville, carry a wide selection to play some form of introduce to both soccer Mayors Tony Van Bynen of Newmarket, Rob Grossi of Georgina, Virginia Hackson of of soccer boots, balls, soccer – recreationally players and fans our East Gwillimbury, Geoffrey Dawe of Aurora, and Steve Pellegrini of King, along with shin guards, equipment, or competitively – every products in the most Joe D’Addario of Nature’s Emporium. Auroran photos by David Falconer goalkeeper gloves, team year. inspiring setting and wear, replica soccer It was an easy decision we can also present jerseys, accessories. for us to open up shop an opportunity to We also carry clothing, in this soccer town, and communicate a brand’s Southlake Run brings in estimated $130,000 including training from the day we opened value through direct gear, goalkeeper and we were welcomed with interaction with our By Jeff Doner lot of fun to be out there we were running on, referee apparel from open arms and given customers. Our wide with all our friends and they were very gracious. your favorite brands a tremendous amount selection of products The Nature’s doing this fundraising They were coming out to like Adidas, Nike, Puma, of support from the allows the customer to Emporium Run or Walk run for a great cause.” encourage everyone to Diadora, Umbro, Sells, community. have a choice in what for Southlake went off Dr. Williams ran in the keep running and giving Reusch, Uhlsport and In2Sports has found a they wear and use. without a hitch on Sunday 5K event and joked about out water to everyone, it Eletto. new home in Aurora. We For all of your Soccer morning, bringing out finishing under his target was really impressive to Following the success hope to help the soccer (and Rugby) needs, visit roughly 1,500 participants time. see.” of the Vaughan location community grow by us at In2Sports Aurora, and raising nearly “I did take part and I’m Neila Poscente, and the newly opened supplying great products The Soccer Superstore. $130,000 in pledges. always happy to finish president of Southlake Markham location, it and even better customer Aurora Shopping “I’m so thrilled with vertically, which is a Foundation, said the was time for the soccer- service. We are also going Centre, 14800 Yonge St, the support we get from good thing,” he said with event has grown each crazy town of Aurora to to cater to the local Rugby Unit 108, Aurora,ON the community,” said Dr. a laugh. “It was a great year since it started 12 get their very own Soccer players as well, helping L4G1N3 • www.in2sports. Dave Williams, president day for it as well, the years ago. Superstore. them out with footwear ca • aurorastore@ and CEO of Southlake temperature was perfect “It went fantastic. It’s Soccer, not only and equipment. in2sports.ca Hospital. “Southlake is a with no rain and it was a huge community effort special hospital and we nice and sunny. I’ve got and we had over 100 like to be able to deliver to start training again, I volunteers for this event world class care close to think.” that the committee has home and we couldn’t Williams also said been planning all year.” do it if it weren’t for the he was thankful for the Poscente said the run support of the people in support the participants supports priorities at the community and the received throughout the the hospital and that the one’s surrounding us. neighbourhood. current target is to get a “Today was a fantastic “Another thing I second MRI. testimonial for the thought was remarkable Pledges are still being support we have for the was the people in the taken for another two hospital and it was just a houses along the streets weeks.

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’S Y By Brock Weir Ms. Bessada’s BIRTHDA own son sound-scape to a whole Will Patton, a 21 year other place and listening It’s not every day that old Carleton University to it come alive. the Canadian Security Student, Theatre “As it was coming to Intelligence Service Aurora’s Martin Buote, life, it was like watching (CSIS) handles cases of and Marquee Theatrical a flower grow. Bit by bit shape-shifting aliens, Productions’ J.C. it came and on the first time portals, and strange Pacquet. cut, I wondered what I phenomena spanning “There I was with had gotten myself into. millennia, but it’s all in this half-done show and Then as we went back a day’s work for special a friend says you have and forth, editing it agent Ace Galaksi. a really cool show here, after each take, and then Ace is the brainchild don’t stop,” says Ms. adding the sound effects of Aurora author – and Bessada. “It was like, ‘We it became better. It was now playwright – Maissa on to fine tuning and Bessada. A sci-fi writer, listening to it over and her new leading man over, and the smallest initially found life on the “As it was thing, such as the sound pages of a novel, but all coming to life, it of grabbing someone that changed when Ms. else’s arm became all too Bessada was prompted was like watching important.” to think outside the box The new experience while listing to a podcast a flower grow. has made her almost courtesy of the CBC. Bit by bit it came a firm devotee of the The public craft and she hopes broadcaster was looking and on the first to continue with this for pitches for a new cut, I wondered character as long as series and, immediately she can. When asked sensing she had just what I had gotten whether she would like the right thing with to venture on beyond the her latest creation, she myself into.” world of science fiction, stripped back her story she simply called herself and reimagined it as a “a nerd from way back.” series of plays. can do it!’, like one of “I do write other Author Maissa Bessada has turned her science fiction writing into a series of scripts Although seemingly those old Mickey Rooney- things, but eventually and podcasts including The Destiny of Special Agent Ace Galaski, which will offi- impressed by her Judy Garland things. We somebody starts floating cially launch this week at Cachet Restaurant in Newmarket. Ms. Bessada is joined efforts, she hit an finished up the scripts, or shape shifting,” here by her son, Will Patton, who takes on several key roles in the six episode serial. impasse when the CBC we hired local actors, we she says, somewhere told her they simply did auditions here and between a sigh and Auroran photo by Brock Weir weren’t interested in then we launched.” a chuckle. “I like the sci-fi programming, she Making the leap from medium because there is simply decided to take the page to the resulting so much possibility. It is matters into her own podcast, Ms. Bessada sci-fi, but no matter what hands. says the finished product genre I would be writing, The result is a six part became like a “whole it always comes back to podcast serial sending other child” compared talking about topics that Join Us! up the sci-fi genre, but to how it was in book are prevalent anyway also raising questions form. It has different [such as] equality. about humanity and the narrators, different “This is a really world. timelines, and their strongly Canadian voice, The Destiny of respective environments strong in Canadian THE TOWN OF AURORA Special Agent Ace are beyond compare. humour, with a strong SESQUICENTENNIAL Galaksi will be officially “It was like this brand Canadian character. I launched this Thursday, new thing,” she says. hope people will listen May 2, at Newmarket’s “I actually enjoyed the to it, enjoy it, laugh, and 150 Cachet Restaurant in play better than the also think about broader AURORA the presence of its cast novel writing. I like the issues at the same time.” and crew who span the dialogue, the interaction For a sneak peek at length and breadth of between the characters, Ace Galaksi, visit www. YorkPTP Spring2013AdRegion including 5.036x5.25_Layout and 1 taking 3/26/13 9:18that PM whole Page 1 acegalaksi.com. TATTOO Sunday, May 5 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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(Left) Aurora film director Alex Broughton won top honours at last year’s Multimedia Film Arts & Culture Festival of York Region. Entering a film as a producer this year, the official launch of the film festival took place at the Aurora Cultural Centre on Thursday afternoon, along with (right) commit- tee member Gillian Barker.

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a Multimedia Film Fest begins Monday Driver Training with York Region circuit By Brock Weir taking part in this year’s Region, it celebrates its “Maybe because it is for Life! festival, which is doing a diversity, and I believe north of the city it Having won top circuit of several venues sponsors and audiences allows a free range of honours last year, Alex throughout York Region. alike believe in the filmmakers to submit. Broughton is coming It begins this Monday, work that we do. The I have been in other back for more in this May 6, at Vaughan City Festival is the only arts film festivals that don’t Courses Starting: year’s Multimedia Film Hall with a final stop on and culture festival have the professional c Festival of York Region. Thursday, May 16 at the to operate in all nine etiquette this festival The Aurora director, Aurora Cultural Centre municipalities. In the has, so they do present May 5 – 4 Sundays whose piece, Annuit from 7 – 9 p.m., before year-round initiatives, the films in a very Coeptis, took the top prize culminating in a special we have workshops in sophisticated way. It in the annual festival closing awards gala on all the communities, is a great distribution May 26 - 4 Sundays bringing together artists May 29 at Newmarket encourage advocacy, festival because it hits of all ages and from Theatre. and the festival gives all areas of the Region.” all nine York Region Aurora participants voice to the distinct and ( municipalities, is back include Josh Conley’s “A collective experiences For more information this year – but this time Guessing Game” in the of York Region’s on the Multimedia Film as producer with Kazu & professional category, communities. This is an Festival of York Region Azul, a dramedy directed about a girl who goes exciting new direction and its circuit to all nine by Esteban Diaz. missing during a student for York Region and we York Municipalities, This was the second pep rally; E. Bozhori in have so much growth. visit www. film Mr. Broughton the children’s animation It is an exciting place to yorkregionfilmfestival. submitted to the festival. category about “being be.” com. While he thinks his first drawn into experiencing Having seen most of 905-726-4132 entry may have been a life”, and L. VanderPloey the films this year so bit too critical of the in the children’s drama far, Ms. Barker told The Harper government for category about a chess Auroran that this year’s “LIKE” adjudicators’ taste, he showdown at Aurora entries are “awesome” US ON bills this flick as far Senior Public School and offer something for more family-friendly where things get a little everyone. FOR YOUR CHANCE fare. bit ugly. “The young people “One was a little Several filmmakers, have got such great ideas TO WIN edgy for the festival,” including Mr. and such strong voices,” he explains. “It was low Broughton, were on she said, noting common budget, maybe a little hand at the Cultural threads are emerging too political for York Centre on Thursday for in all of the films. “It Region, but the other one the official launch of is wonderful to see is a light-hearted family the 2013 Festival. This that because the young picture. It was our year’s events are not people are the change final project at Humber limited to the screenings that is coming.” WITH College and it was an themselves, but include For Mr. Broughton, institutionalized film, quadrupling their this year’s film festival although the institution film workshop efforts gives his film another didn’t help us at all! throughout York Region, chance to find its It had a production of a full-length feature audience. From his about $10,000, four to six trailer competition for perspective, it is not of which came out of my professional Regional just a story about going own pocket.” filmmakers, and an that extra mile, it is a He describes it as a “Essence of York” photo story of perseverance love story about a man contest. behind the scenes as the and a mermaid that Over 70 films were filmmakers struggled to “takes us to new depths.” submitted for this year’s make it work after many “It is a story about festival with 54 making setbacks. someone longing for the final cut. “What’s great about “LIKE” MOTORING.CA AND YOU COULD something more than “We believe in this this festival is that it they have in their life,” project,” said Festival really opens up the he says. “One night, board chair Gillian doors to all levels of they sort of find it in Barker. “It unifies York filmmakers,” he says. $ this mermaid and this WIN A 100 character falls in love and sacrifices himself to be with her. It is a story for everyone to know MEAL CARD 2013 is a very special year you can achieve what as Aurora marks its 150th anniversary and FOR EDWARD STREET MARKET, BISTRO, CATERING you want to in life if you fight hard enough. SIMPLY BY CLICKING “LIKE” would like to hear your stories! “You have to be What are your favourite memories of living in Aurora? open to changing the Is it a special event, a special person, or a special place? conventions and looking What do you define as the “Aurora Experience”? Would you like to share a photo past conventional ways highlighting “the best of Aurora”? of teaching and living to We would like to share your insights. achieve what you want To submit memories, stories or photos, please email [email protected] or call 905-727-3300 to in life.” Mr. Broughton is 14785 Yonge Street, Aurora ON one of four Aurora 905-841-9500 | www.edwardstreet.ca filmmaking teams Page 24 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 THE AURORAN, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Page 25

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on Wells Street between Centre Crescent, just off Centre your next special event. Thursday of each month at golf. For more information ON NOW Mosley Street and Metcalfe. Street, west of Industrial Meeting starts at 8:00 PM at the Richmond Hill Retirement on Special Olympics Ontario For more information, visit Parkway North. the Royal Canadian Legion, Residence (70 Bernard Events, contact Inspector MARCH 1 – MAY 3 theaurorafarmersmarket.com. * * * * 105 Industrial Parkway North. Avenue). For fluent French Maria Ahrens at 1-866-876-5423 Register now for the Dr. G.W. * * * * Garden Aurora! The Aurora Further information at www. speaking people. For more x6710. Williams Secondary School Come to Cobs Bread today Garden and Horticultural gardenaurora.com or call 905- information, contact Anne THURSDAY, JULY 18 Reunion on Friday, May 3 and at Bayview and Wellington to Society will be hosting its 713-6660. Lucie at annelucie.setrakian@ A New French Toastmasters Saturday, May 4. All alumni help whip up some delicious annual Plant Sale at our New * * * * gmail.com. group meets the first and third and guests are welcome. Many treats and help raise money Location, the Royal Canadian Eating Disorders of York FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Thursday of each month at events and social functions for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Legion, 105 industrial Parkway Region (EDOYR) invites you to The recently dedicated Rick the Richmond Hill Retirement are being planned. A new York (BBBYS) in the process! North from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. a cozy “Fireside Conversation” Hansen Public School will host Residence (70 Bernard history book has been created. The bakery will be hosting This not to be missed event this evening from 6 – 8 p.m. their inaugural summer fair, Avenue). For fluent French Space and history books are their Little Moments, Big will feature hardy perennials at the Richmond Hill Public Hansen-Palooza, today after speaking people. For more limited. Don’t be disappointed! Memories campaign and from members’ gardens as Library. Members from the school from 3.40 – 9 p.m. All are information, contact Anne For more information and to during the day, 50 cents from well as a variety of vegetables “Faces of Recovery” campaign welcome! Lucie at annelucie.setrakian@ register, visit www.reunion125. every scone purchased will go and unusual nursery plants. invite you to join with them SATURDAY, JUNE 22 gmail.com. com, or email reunion125@ towards BBBYS. Joining in the Cash or cheque and come in conversation, together with The Aurora Farmers SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 bell.net. fun will be many Big and Little early for the best selection. guest speaker Naturopath Dr. Market will host their annual Today is Seniors’ Day at APRIL 11 – MAY 16 Brothers and Sisters hosting Visit www.gardenaurora.com Lorenzo Diana from Markham Strawberry Festival. The the Aurora Farmers Market. Eating Disorders of a wide variety of activities in or call 905-713-6660 for further Natural Health Centre, to speak market is located on Wells The Market opens at 8 a.m. York Region launches a new the store and joining the bakes information. about recovery and to answer Street between Mosley The market is located on group for teens – Healthy to make sure there is enough THURSDAY, MAY 16 questions that may arise Street and Metcalfe. For Wells Street between Mosley Coping Skills for Anxiety and to satisfy every tummy. The The Aurora Historical concerning physical wellness more information, visit Street and Metcalfe. For Depression. Very often anxiety event runs from 10 a.m. to 12 Society, in partnership with in the recovery process. This theaurorafarmersmarket.com. more information, visit and depression are familiar noon. Aurora’s COBS location Southlake Regional Health event is free of charge, but SATURDAY, JULY 6 theaurorafarmersmarket.com. feelings to someone struggling is located at 676 Wellington registration is required. Please Centre will launch its medical It is another special event SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 with disordered eating, body Street. For more information, register online at http://www. exhibit today at Hillary day for the Aurora Farmers’ The Aurora Farmers’ image issues and low self call 905-503-3800. edoyr.com/upcoming-events. House. Artefacts from the Market with Art in the Park Market will host their Apples esteem. During this group you html. Call 905-886-6632 or email * * * * Hillary Collection relating and their annual appreciation and Honey Festival today at will learn how your negative [email protected] for more In partnership with the to medicine and health will of Kerry’s Place Autism their Wells Street location. thinking patterns might be information. Town of Aurora, Lake Simcoe be displayed along with their Services. The market is located Also part of the festivities will affecting your feelings and Regional Conservation modern counterparts, provided SATURDAY, MAY 25 on Wells Street between be their En Plein Air day where behaviors. You will be able to Authority and the Aurora by Southlake in a newly The Sharon Temple Mosley Street and Metcalfe. artists will be invited to spend explore the “mechanisms” of Community Arboretum, bring restored exhibition space in National Historic Site will For more information, visit the day in the community anxiety and depression and the family and plant a tree the National Historic Site. The present professional and theaurorafarmersmarket.com. painting a scene and coming learn why they are triggered. today from 10 a.m. – 12 noon exhibit will showcase a wide emerging artists showcasing back with their completed You will learn healthy rain or shine in the Community variety of implements and and selling their original JULY 11 - 14 York Regional Police works by the end of the day coping techniques with your Tree Planting. Please wear themes, including education artwork with thee Sharon will host the 2013 Special for all to see. The market is symptoms and you will be able appropriate clothing and bring and accreditation of medical Art Show and Sale today from Olympics Provincial Summer located on Wells Street between to share your struggles and a shovel if you have your professionals, record keeping 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission Games. More than 500 athletes Mosley Street and Metcalfe. worries in a safe environment. own. Enter the Arboretum and documentation. For more by donation to the Sharon will attend participating in For more information, visit Location: EDOYR, 15213 Yonge at Billingham Heights and information, contact the AHS Temple. Open to the public. athletics, soccer, softball, theaurorafarmersmarket.com. St., Ste. 15, Aurora, Main Birkshire Drive in northeast at 905-727-8991 or visit www. Welcome to all lovers of art. rhythmic gymnastics and Market opens at 8 a.m. Floor. $60.00 for six weeks. Aurora. Parking on the street. aurorahistoricsociety.ca. Art mediums include fused EDOYR is a registered non- glass, jewelry, paintings, pencil profit organization. For more SUNDAY, MAY 5 * * * * The Town of Aurora will A New French Toastmasters sketches, photography, pottery, information email info@edoyr. host the Sesquicentennial group meets the first and third scratchboard, stained glass, com, call 905-886-6632 or visit Aurora Tattoo today from 11 Thursday of each month at metal work, and wood carvings. www.edoyr.com. a.m. to 4 p.m. at Machell Park the Richmond Hill Retirement For more information, visit APRIL 23 – JUNE 4 and the Aurora Community Residence (70 Bernard www.sharonartshow.com, Eating Disorders of York Centre. Events include a Mess Avenue). For fluent French email arbutuscrafts@gmail. Region presents “On the Road Lunch hosted by the Queen’s speaking people. For more com, or call 647-955-308 and ask to Recovery” Support Group York Rangers from 11 a.m. to 1 information, contact Anne for Laurie or Tony. with Flora Svinarenko. 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Bayview Ave. the Aurora Tattoo, comprising for the 2013 season today from American pianist William to their eating behaviours military pipes, and drums, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kicking off Wolfram, medalist at both Walk-ins welcome while attending other group and bands from communities the season will be the opening the William Kapell and programs through EDOYR throughout Ontario. of three new exhibitions Naumburg International 130 Hollidge Blvd. • 905-727-6030 or participating in eating today, National Museums Piano Competitions, as disorder treatment. The road * * * * Doane House Hospice hosts Day: Medical Practices: well the Tchaikovsky Piano to recovery is challenging the national Hike 4 Hospice Caring for the Community, Competition. Mr. Wolfram sometimes and emotional event today at Newmarket’s a new exhibition launched has appeared with orchestras support is necessary to Fairy Lake. 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SAC kids to show off skills in Michigan’s Robofest

By Jeff Doner joined by Aidan Walters club program in January and Nolan Michelberger, and February. They signed The St. Andrew’s both in grade five. up for it and they really College middle school “I think the boys have have a knack for it,” he robotics team is off taught me as much about said. “They become the to the World Robofest robotics as anybody else,” future of the middle school tournament in Southfield, said Hanson. “It’s been program now that Eric and Michigan, after coming very intriguing because Justin are moving on.” out on top at the qualifiers it’s one of the only topics In terms of the club and earlier this month. that I know about less than competitions themselves, Robofest is an annual the boys.” what these students do is robotics festival and Hanson said this is sort no small task. competition designed of the pinnacle for Asgari Hanson explained that Cardinal Carter students looked over the fruits of a long day’s labour Saturday to promote and support and Lynn, who will be there are elements of afternoon with a container full of discarded televisions. The students hosted an science, engineering, moving out of the middle building, engineering and e-waste collection day, encouraging people from the school community, and the technology, math (STEM) school program after this programming involved in community at large, to haul in their old computers, cell phones, TVs, VCRS, and any and computer science for school year. the final products. students in grades 5-12 and “They’ve been working It all starts with building other “e-clutter” to be collected in order to raise money for a community in India. at the college level. with me for close to three the robot out of Lego, Auroran photo by Brock Weir Robofest challenges years, through their making sure everything teams of students to classes, projects, so this is is to scale and that it can The robot starts on two chances to complete it all is the competition design, build and program sort of their crown jewel, move properly. Then a a table, then has to find the tasks with their scores and seeing the robot they autonomous robots as they leave middle school mini-computer is installed a black circle placed being averaged. built actually completing to compete in two age this year. These two kids and programmed to tell the somewhere on the table. Hanson said the idea of the task. Once the robot divisions. The qualifying are very passionate about robot what to do. On that black circle there the task is that there has is finished and gets back, tournament, held for the robotics and have really Once in competition, are three or four stacked been an oil spill around a they are just pleased as first time at SAC, was a latched onto it.” the robot has to perform boxes. The robot has to condominium tower and punch,” he said. junior game competition However, Hanson was four tasks in two and half remove the top box and the robot’s job is to get “They also enjoy the open to students in grades quick to point out that minutes. Any interference take it back to home base there, save the people from fact that it’s a timed 5–8. the middle school team from the students after the and then they must knock the top floor, bring them event and there’s a little The SAC team, coached is in good hands with start results in a penalty to the remaining three boxes back to safety, get rid of the pressure on them and by teacher Mike Hanson Michelberger and Walters their score. off the table. Finally, the contaminated lower floors they like the competition. and community volunteer around for a couple more The task the team is robot must measure the and then calculate the area It’s fascinating and great John Harrison, includes years. currently working on is circle and calculate its of the oil spill to get the watching the kids do this.” grade eight students Eric “They are brand new to detailed and certainly not area using light and sonic cleanup started. The team leaves for Asgari and Justin Lynn, the school and I offered a easy. sensors. Each team is given “I think the thrill of Michigan on May 17. Tyler Shaw leaves Tigers for Sacred Heart in Connecticut

From page 18 “Committing to school it’s always spaghetti and would be your top What will you miss over the last week and chicken or salmon and forward, defenceman about it? “From an finally the opportunity to rice. We would always go and goalie? “My top organization stand point, commit to school and get for breakfast game day forward would be Sidney it was just a high-end and a Division 1 scholarship. mornings – myself, Kyle Crosby, Shea Weber on first class organization It’s been a goal of mine Liu and Adam DiBrina defence and Carey Price with the way we were that after my three years – and that would be in net.” Gas & Oil Heating Equipment treated as players by [in Junior] I would find followed up by a stop at Message from Tyler: Air Conditioners & Humidifiers everyone, from coaches to myself playing at the Starbucks and home for “I just want to thank the ownership to volunteers Division 1 level. I can’t a nap.” Tigers organization for as well. Also the amount thank JR (Tigers coach Stance on fighting in bringing me in and giving Tel: 905-727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. of community service James Richmond) enough hockey: “I think there is me every opportunity and www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario and activities we got for all the help.” definitely a place for it in helping me get to where involved in throughout If you had a slogan the game still, to a certain I am today and I wish the year to give back to or motto, what would extent those staged them all the best going the community and help it be: “Strength does not fights could definitely forward.” out some local charities come from winning, your be eliminated or have an like the food bank – that struggles develop your extra penalty attached to Coach’s comment was important.” strength, when you go it, but I think if a guy gets [James Richmond]: Who is the funniest through hardships and hit and he doesn’t like it, “We will have a big pair guy on the team? Any decide not to surrender, I don’t see a problem with of skates to fill with the prank stories? “Maybe that is strength.’ My mom it. If both guys want to loss of Tyler on our back not the funniest guy sent that in a card to me drop the gloves after an end. He played in all going, but a guy that during the season. It was incident has happened, I situations, even strength, liked to stir the pot was definitely something I think you do it, get it over penalty kill and power Angiolella.” referenced back to in with and move on from play and excelled in all What type of hockey the season when I was it.” three. Tyler played half player are you, what injured. Some days Should all NHL a season due to injuries are you known for? definitely got frustrating players be made to but still led the defence “I think you could say and being able to read wear visors? “I would in scoring. He blocked PETER E. REISS B.A., LL.B. I’d be known as a two- that and just persevere definitely wear one for more shots than any other way defenceman, with and pull through, it sure. At the NHL level, if player I’ve seen in this • Commercial/Business Law defensive zone being my helped.” you look at Marc Staal’s league in seven years. All strong suit for sure. I Are you incident where he took in all, Tyler Shaw was a feel like I can be counted superstitious? a shot off the face and leader on and off the ice • Corporate Law on as a leader and be out “Yeah, I’m definitelyinjured his eye and him and I couldn’t be happier there to play important superstitious. I have a and his brothers have all to see him moving on to • Real Estate minutes and shut down few things I do on game come back now wearing play Division 1 hockey Tel: 905 727 2500 Email: [email protected] other teams’ top lines. days that I like to keep the them, so I definitely think next year. We wish him the But I can also bring a same. I always dress the visors should be made very best.” Results–Focused Service little offense as well.” left side of my body first, mandatory eventually.” Best accomplishment I eat the same pregame If you were GM of on and off the ice: meal every game day, Team Canada, who

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From page 9 the day we need to sit down with Bell and somehow have been a much better neighbour.” error that seems very minute has turned into a very entice them to make changes to that Tower. Most vehement in their opposition against serious issue for me. I have some personal issues of “I am happy to put the money on the table, but I seeking an injunction was Councillor Evelyn Buck. having a tower at that magnitude so close to where think if we’re going to get to that goal, and that is to In making her decision, she said she was thinking Motion we live.” make changes to this tower, that we would be much about the taxpayers in the majority of Aurora who More reluctant to proceed with the injunction further ahead…to put the money on the table to do not have the offending view from their property does itself were Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, Councillor John leverage against Bell and move forward.” and would not like to see their tax dollars spent on Abel, and Councillor Michael Thompson. Councillor On the part of Mayor Dawe, he said he agreed the what could ultimately be a $150,000 exercise in futility. not take Thompson, for instance, said that he worries about tower is “big, fat and ugly” but marketplace drivers “I am speaking for the part of the community the injunction in that all Bell had to do was simply are not just housing prices but also cell phone users. that is not here, that is feeling the burden of other flip a switch. The more effective use of money, That is why residents are seeing more and more taxation, feeling it badly,” Councillor Buck told a he said, would be to take the cost and use that as a towers dotting the landscape. packed Council chamber. “I am not looking for ways residents “carrot” to help cover the costs of taking down the “Industry Canada’s sole mission is to move as and means of spending another $100,000. When tower and moving it to another location. quickly as possible to provide service coverage,” he Mr. Mar tells me you have to prove harm to the into “The goal is to make changes to the tower, change said. “That is a marketplace driver we deal with. I municipality, I do not see harm to the municipality. the structure, and get it moved,” he said. “While would suspect that 90 per cent of the people in this I see inconvenience, I see resentment, and I see consideration, there may be some that their concerns are related room have a cell phone. That is part of our reality. opportunities that were missed. On behalf of the to the tower operating in their backyard, there are There are towers at the south end of town that are rest of your community, we do not always agree says Buck others that their concern is just the structure itself, just as big, if not higher. But given that, I think Bell with this action, we do not all agree you are harmed how large it is, how much it overshadows and for could have been far more cooperative in terms of by this, you are inconvenienced, you’re not going to what reason to tackle it,” he said. “Just listening to how they did this. I think they did a pretty poor job, enjoy looking at it [but] you will soon stop looking at Mr. Mar, it sounds like a legal quagmire. At the end of quite frankly, and I think every municipality could it because that is the way things are.” AT YOUR SERVICE A directory of who does what in your community AUTO GLASS DENTAL MOVING

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The Auroran’s Carrier of the Month: Alice Sandiford feel good about it. You’re gaining because you feel “double-takes” good about it but other people are benefiting as Double-takes is an Aurora well.” Heritage Authority project Having lost a number celebrating the Town of of family members to Aurora’s 150th Anniversary cancer at a very young through the lens of re-photog- age, it is a cause close raphy. to this Grade 7 Regency Acres Public School student’s heart. And This photo, accomplished by it is more than just Douglas Underwood, is the sharing her paper route fourth instalment in the se- money; she takes a very ries. Focusing on the Aurora hands-on approach to United Church, the composite her cause, whether she of the vintage photograph with is cutting off her hair today’s street scape, empha- in fundraisers, opening sizes the drastic change to its up a lemonade stand at appearance after the loss of its the age of four to raise steeples. money for breast cancer research, or popping innumerable bags of popcorn to raise money for people left devastated by the Haitian MARKET MUSINGS Earthquake in 2010. From page 16 in agriculture and farming, Market is hosting this year. “We once told her While in her third year of something which will Through sponsorships and that whatever she made University, Kiersten went endear her to our farmers other means, we are able we would match – and on an exchange to the at the Market. Kiersten to have the use of the band we haven’t made that Netherlands where she fell had a supervisory role with shell for each of these. mistake again,” says in love with the people and the other students while • May 4th–Grand Judy with a laugh. the culture. working on the organic Opening Aside from her charity Upon graduating from farm in Guelph which gives • June 22–Strawberry work, Alice is an avid Alice Sandiford, the April’s Carrier of the Month university, Kiersten spent her valuable experience in festival sports enthusiast, and working with the variety of • July 6–Kerry’s place/ Auroran photo by Brock Weir an exciting year as an is currently a member intern on an organic farm vendors at the Market. Art in the Park of the Richmond Hill in Guelph. During her She is absolutely • August 3–Seniors’ Day By Brock Weir one of the determining Lightning ringette time working on the farm, delightful and her related • August 24–Apples and factors in being chosen team. Her love of soccer, tending to the chickens, the experience and passion for honey Festival and “En Alice Sandiford’s The Auroran’s Carrier however, has taken apple orchards devastated working with farmers and Plein Air” Day parents first got the of the Month for April. somewhat of a back seat by the early thaw then frost, farm products will make • Sept. 28–Culinary impression their Alice, who delivers this year as she prepares and looking after the crops, her an excellent Market Day(Culture Day) daughter might think the paper to nearly 150 to go on her next big she realised that she was Manager and we hope that • Oct. 26–Pumpkin a little bit differently homes on Sandusky adventure – an exchange developing a passion for you will join us in giving Festival/Market Closing from other kids in her Crescent, Nisbit Drive, trip to Switzerland. farming that she had not her an enormous welcome I will tell you more then three-year-old age and Stoddart Drive, “I am applying for realised she felt. to the Aurora Farmers’ about plans for each of our bracket when, moved by found herself short on their French exchange,” It was at this point that Market and Artisan Fair. “Special Events” as they stories seen on television time due to her local says Alice. “It seems like she discovered that she Here is a list of the approach. In the meantime, of the plight of some kids sports teams and clubs a good opportunity to wanted to pursue a career “special events” that the see you at the Market! at Toronto’s Hospital and entrusted her route experience a new culture for Sick Children, she to a friend with previous now and I also want set out to do something experience. Things to speak French. I like Park improvements being handled in phases about it. didn’t go according to meeting new people and fundraising goal, there when purchased, can Her parents, Dave plan and, after seeing that is what I am most From page 10 is still much to be done. be engraved with your and Judy, recall Alice the problem and looking forward to. I had a walkway and a bridge. One of the ways Rotary name, the name of a loved walking around her hearing the concerns to apply, get references, One of the things we are continues to raise funds one, or a message for street noticing several of of her neighbours, she get it signed by teachers very, very proud that Jim for park improvements people who visit the park. her neighbours had sleds took it upon herself to and the principal, and has built with this design is through the sale For more information on in their garages. This, repackage and redeliver then I had to write about is a photo spot, which is of commemorative the program, contact the they recall, seemed to be the papers properly as 10 pages of stuff about a little place where Jim walkway stones which, Rotary Club of Aurora. just the ticket. soon as she possibly my personality and why will have some beautiful “She decided if she could. I wanted to do it. It was gardens. He has told us could collect those sleds With the money she a long process and I got he often gets calls from and sell them, she could earns on her paper through the first round. people in Aurora saying make money for Sick route, Alice saves two Now they’re looking for it is a great place to Kids,” says Dave. “We -thirds and donates a a match.” go and do some family Come see Anna at went with her and she third to charity, often This will be a new photos, wedding photos, actually asked these alternating between experience for the grad photos and all A & F Hair Elite neighbours if they the Canadian Cancer Sandiford Family. sorts of things, and we Barbershop & Hairstyling wanted to get rid of their Society, Southlake Having previously are very, very pleased For your Spring old sleds.” Regional Health Centre, hosted a student from that Rotary Park can Haircut and Style! They did – and she and UNICEF. Beijing, they have never become the destination made good on her word. In the Aurora Shopping Centre “People have so much done a straight exchange, of Aurora.” Next to No Frills It is this sense Alice and they don’t really but they hope to have Now well over halfway has of identifying a give back,” says Alice. confirmation of just who past their overall 14800 Yonge St. Aurora Ont. L4G 1N3 • Tel: 905-727-6212 ~Since 1970~ problem, and seeking a “I think it is good to give they will be hosting by way to remedy it, that was back because you just the end of May. Bay Street Service, Tattoo brings together pipe bands from far and wide Aurora Prices! From page 11 the invitation the band had to play at lifetime event, but once everything is the 50th birthday celebrations for Prince Gerry is available by appointment in his Aurora Office for coordinated he says he would like to see Albert II of Monaco. Playing in the Business, Real Estate and other legal matters. how everything unfolds. forecourt of the palace in front of the Gerry Miller “I’m looking forward to making sure princely family was something he says Managing Partner 905-727-4704 (Aurora Line) it goes off properly without a hitch and he will never forget. be able to see the replay of it,” says Mr. The band, he adds, is an ambassador White. “When you’re in it, you never around the world for the Aurora Legion really get to see how it was performed. So and they are more than happy to lend I’m looking forward to sitting back, see their talents where they are needed. It is how everyone did, and be proud to have a good mix of people and newcomers to been a part of the whole experience.” the instrument are always coming in to For Mr. Veitch, the camaraderie that keep things fresh, he says. is seen on the arena floor during the “Many of the younger ones are in ceremonies is reflective of the same cadets, marching bands or in musicals,” camaraderie that keeps him coming he says. “When we go to schools and play back to the White Heather Pipes and they often realise what it is all about and Drums. It’s fun, the bagpipes are not an they have a passion for it even at that instrument that everyone plays, and his age.” 390 Bay Street, Suite 1202 LLP journey on the pipes have taken him to Toronto, ON M5H 2Y2 GAR DINER MILLER AR NOLD some interesting places. 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From page 12 graduated from the 1940s, grandson is currently a by Ms. Brown and MPP comes from a line of student at Williams. Frank Klees at 2 p.m. Williams graduates, her Above and beyond After a cocktail party, mother having graduate their potential links again at Greystones before the outbreak of to the school’s history, at 4 p.m., the reunion the First World War. today’s students will culminates in a dance at Her contribution? Her also play a role in the the Aurora Community mother’s basketball festivities, leaving a Centre featuring the bloomers. tangible legacy that talents of the Thursday “Betty called me will be a part of the Night Jam Band. two or three weeks ago school’s history in As organizers spent wanting to arrange a the next 125 years. In last week making drop-off of more things addition to hosting an final preparations, and the bloomers were art show, some of the handling last minute a part of that,” said more artistic students registrations, and fellow volunteer Bob are putting their heads making sure there McRoberts. “She gave – and brushes – together would be enough to feed us a bit of a story that to leave a legacy in everyone, they were also they belonged to her larger than life canvas. preparing for some last mother and were close Destined for minute stragglers. to 100 years old. She permanent display Although the was a student here and in the library, guests Dr. G.W. Williams Sec- latecomers can be a they were worn for five at Reunion 125 will ondary School students challenge, volunteers months of basketball be invited to leave Mackenie Clark, Elena provide assurance here once upon a time. their hand prints on Sheldrake and Megan everyone will be They’re in great shape!” the canvas, together Jana were ready to get welcome – and those Mr. McRoberts is with today’s Williams their hands dirty with already registered have keen to highlight the Wildcats. paint Thursday after more than stepped up to history of the school “We’re involving the school let out for the day, the plate offering their and connect the people kids who are here now preparing larger than services, memories, and that shaped its past so they become a part life canvas panels, filling even artefacts to make it and present to the of the history of our an event to remember. people bound to shape school,” said Ms. Weller. in the outlines with the “We have enrollment its future in the years “We have some very, very school’s signature two- from 1888 and books to come. One example, talented artists here and tone blues, in advance of listing the math books he said, pointing to the these 4x8 panels will be this week’s 125th anni- and their costs, old teen’s photo, is Norm painted in the double versary reunion. The fin- pictures and artefacts Johnson. Johnson, blue and eventually they ished product will com- and people bringing pictured in a Grade 11 will have the crests on bine the school’s crests them in, dropping them class photo from the them and will marry along with handprints of off, and sharing has 1910s. Mr. Johnson, the the past and the present. former students making husband Aurora’s late They will be part our been really cool,” said the trip to be a part of Lynn Weller, now an eldest resident Ada permanent history.” administrator at the Johnson, later rose Reunion 125 alongside school, and herself a through the ranks to For more on the those of today’s students. 1970s alumnus. become a teacher, vice Williams Reunion 125 One thing that was principal, and later – including, yes, last Auroran photo a surprise was a loan influential principal at a minute registrations, by Brock Weir from the Van Nosterand time of great transition visit www.reunion125.ca family. Betty, herself a for the school. His great- or call 905-727-3131.

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