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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 condence! "Jack was very professional, attentive and clearly understood our needs. He was able to sell our house quickly and he effectively negotiated the purchase of our dream home! 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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.