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TIME SENSITIVE SALES • LEASING • SERVICE MATERIAL QUICK LANE • PARTS It was an event over 100 years in the making as local dignitaries joined members of the Aurora Historical Society, PLEASE RETURN Canada’s top tennis aces from the 1940s through to the present day, members of the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, Aurora Community Tennis Club, and Sport Aurora to inaugurate the reconstructed grass tennis court at Hillary House National 15815 Yonge Street, Aurora PROOFED Historic Site on Monday afternoon. The court has been re-created to coincide with the Pan Am Games, which opens this WITHIN AN HOUR week in Toronto, and it will host a series of exhibition games and events through August. With most everyone in their 1-888-263-3849 tennis whites, attendees took the time to recreate the group photo of the then-fledgling – and still thriving – Aurora 1-800-465-0411 OF RECEIPT, Community Tennis Club, which (inset) met on that exact same spot in 1913. Auroran photo by David Falconer THANK YOU 905-729-2287 A century on, Aurora’s first tennis court FAX: 905-729-2541 re-opens – just in time for Pan Am [email protected] Proofed and By Brock Weir Hillary House’s historic grass courts, Parapan Games. the foundation of the still-thriving On hand to help cut the ribbon on the 99 approved by Dressed to the nines in their tennis Aurora Community Tennis Courts, new facility this week was Newmarket- whites, Aurora’s finest tennis players were officially inaugurated by members Aurora MP Lois Brown, who came Date: gathered for a group photo on the new of the Society and local dignitaries just bearing the financial gifts. Date of insertion: Feb.6/14 grass courts laid out on the north lawn in time for this week’s Pan American “What a great day this is to see this of Hillary House. Games, which open Friday in Toronto. project actually coming to fruition,” Sales Rep.: JG That was in the summer of 1913 With an infusion of cash from the said Ms. Brown. “I know the Aurora – but Aurora’s finest tennis players, Community Celebrations Fund, a pot Historical Society has worked on it NTT T KWS T IS T some ranked among the best in the established for community celebrations extensively and it was a great project we T T T T world, gathered on the same location throughout the GTA to commemorate were able to support through my office. I CC OC SFP VW this Monday to recreate the scene, the games, Hillary House will host a am very pleased to see Heritage Canada, inaugurating the Aurora Historical series of exhibition games on their along with Canada Sport, was able to &ODVVLÀHGHDUOXJ Society’s (AHS) newly-restored courts. lawns throughout the Pan Am and Continued on page 8

Long-running talks Local entrepreneurs brew up cups tried to prevent Magna’s departure of coffee – and pride By Brock Weir their in-house coffee bean roastery and By Brock Weir training centre. Working hard on her daily grind, “A group of individuals who have Magna International took the first Courtney Drodge helps serve up plenty connections with adults with disabilities steps in taking their headquarters of fresh coffee – but with each cup of – developmental, intellectual, and and consolidated operations to King coffee comes a cup of fresh optimism for Autism – came together and there was a Township last month, a multi-million each partner at their coffee shop. real understanding amongst this group dollar proposal that is expected to The Aurora resident is manager that there is something lacking after bring hundreds of jobs to Aurora’s of the new non-profit café Our Indie school and employment is very hard neighbouring municipality. Coffee Project, which officially opened for these individuals,” says Ms. Drodge. It was a proposal that was, of in Newmarket last Thursday. The “Some brainstorming happened and course, warmly received by King company’s mandate is to provide the we came across Common Ground in Mayor Steve Pellegrini and members resources to help coffee kiosks spring Toronto. They have a really neat concept AT THE MAGNA CORRAL – AURORA ON of King Council, but according to up throughout York Region and South of adults with disabilities opening their Aurora’s municipal staff, it was a Simcoe to be owned and operated by kiosks, being partners in the business, TICKETS ON SALE NOW! move that long-running behind-the- persons with disabilities. and running the business as their own scenes talks at Town Hall tried to Their first café, which is on Leslie with a little bit of help.” Continued on page 6 Street, is a multipurpose effort, The minds behind Our Indie Coffee combining not only the café, but also Continued on page 7 Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Page 3

COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Date Time Location Meeting Monday, July 13 7 p.m. Holland Room Heritage Advisory Committee Tuesday, July 14 7 p.m. Council Chambers Council Wednesday, July, 15 7 p.m. Leksand Room Accessibility Advisory Committee Tuesday, July 28 7 p.m. Council Chambers Council August 2015 Tuesday, August 11 7 p.m. Council Chambers Council Tuesday, August 25 7 p.m. Council Chambers Council Council meetings are open to the public and can be seen on Rogers TV, channel 10. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit www.aurora.ca

15th Annual Water Games on Wednesday, July 29 Celebrate the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games at Hillary House! The Town of Aurora’s Aquatics Division hosts its 15th annual Water Games event on Wednesday, July 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. Exhibit: Tennis in Canada From Early Beginnings to Global Organized games around the theme “Superhero” will help educate participants about Success drowning prevention and water safety. This exhibit invites you to explore the evolution of tennis from The Town of Aurora proclaimed 2015 as the Year of Sport its origins to its establishment in Canadian society. The Hillary in Aurora. Please see the upcoming sport event below that House collection includes a tennis racquet used by the family Club Aurora free guest day on Friday, July 31 supports the importance of healthy sport and activities in our in 1905, which will be featured among many other tennis community. artifacts in the exhibit at Hillary House. Join Club Aurora on Friday, July 31 for free guest day. For more details, please visit Event: Kickit2Winit www.aurora.ca or call 905-726-4764. Date: Saturday, October 3, 2015 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Aurora Sports Dome For more information, please visit www.kickit2winit.com or call 647-234-3970. PUBLIC NOTICES

Property Standards/Clean Yards Bylaw

The Property Standards/CleanYards Bylaw is in effect. All residents and businesses should be cleaning up debris on their property and keeping grass no longer than eight WHAT’S HAPPENING inches. Let’s keep Aurora looking beautiful! Municipal Street Tree Block Pruning starting in late Pan Am and Parapan Am Celebrations June to early August 2015 Outdoor Water Use By-law Saturday, July 18 Opening Ceremonies and a Taste of Wimbledon at Hillary Please be advised that Municipal Street Tree Block Pruning House 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy traditional Wimbledon-style Residents are reminded that as of Friday, May 15, The Town of Aurora enforces a will occur on the following streets between late June and early refreshments (think strawberries and cream, Pimm’s, and municipal by-law related to outdoor water use. It is important that all residents and August. sandwiches). 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. BBQ and Tennis “Grudge businesses observe the following regulations, as they have been put in to place to ensure a continued and abundant water supply. • Loraview Lane Matches”! Register your singles/doubles “Grudge Match” • Zokol Drive with a competitive friend, tennis rival, or your biggest No person shall use the Town’s municipal water from a hose, pipe, sprinkler or competition for just $20! Call Aurora Historical Society (AHS) • McGee Crescent permanent irrigation system for the purpose of watering any lawn, garden or washing to reserve your spot. • Heatherfield Lane of vehicles, sidewalks, driveways, patios, decks or windows, or filling swimming pools • Wilkinson Place Sunday, July 19 except as follows: • Benville Crescent Family Fun Day • Long Valley Road 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Head over to Hillary House for country fair • An even numbered address may use water outdoors only on even numbered days of the month; • Monkman Court style games such as bean bag toss, ring toss, croquet and • Langman Place more! Also visit the Tennis in Canada exhibit. We’ll serve • An odd numbered address may use water outdoors only on odd numbered • Tamarac Trail BBQ, water, pop, coffee and tea. days of the month; and If you have any questions regarding the block pruning, please Saturday, July 25 • Outdoor water use will only be permitted between the hours of 6 a.m. and contact the Parks department at 905-727-123 ext. 3233. Domestic Sports with the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club, this event will feature tennis For more information, please visit www.aurora.ca/bylawservices demonstrations in period costume at Hillary House, as well as Reminder Notice: Grass clippings are not collected lawn bowling and tennis demonstrations at McMahon Park. in Aurora’s curbside yard waste program Beer, cider, wine, and BBQ will be served on the Hillary House grounds. 15 Grass clippings are not collected in Aurora’s curbside Yard Waste AIGN 20 Saturday, August 8 STAY FIRE SMART CAMP Program. You can compost your clippings by using a backyard Closing Ceremonies and a Taste of Wimbledon at Hillary composter. You can purchase a backyard composter for $31 at the House Operations Works Yard at 9 Scanlon Court. Enjoy traditional Wimbledon-style refreshments (think If you do need to dispose of grass clippings, both the Georgina strawberries and cream, Pimm’s and sandwiches) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Central York Fire Services encourages Newmarket and Aurora residents to Stay Fire Smart Waste Transfer Station and the Bloomington Yard Waste Depot this summer. Fire crews will travel to scheduled neighbourhoods in Newmarket and Aurora accept grass clippings. as part of the annual Stay Fire Smart campaign, stressing the importance of developing Closing ceremonies will be held at 3:30 p.m. and practising a home escape plan, having a 72-hour emergency kit and ensure working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed in their home. Also, please note the following items are not included in Aurora’s Volunteers are needed. Contact us to find out more. To find Here are ways in which you can Stay Fire Smart:

curbside Yard Waste Program: out more about the exhibit, the celebrations or for media • Develop and practise your home escape plan with every person in your home inquiries please contact Erika Mazanik at 905-727-8991 or • Be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for up to 72-hours with a 72-hour • Kitchen scraps emergency kit [email protected] • Ensure smoke alarms are installed on every storey and outside all sleeping areas in the home and • Rocks carbon monoxide alarms are installed outside all sleeping areas – it’s the law • Dirt All Pan Am and Parapan Am Celebrations are admission by Smoke Alarm Students are also visiting homes upon request to check batteries, replace smoke alarms and answer • Sod donation! questions for residents who may require assistance. To arrange for a home inspection by a Smoke Alarm Student, please call Central York Fire Services at • Tree stumps 905-895-9222 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to book an appointment. For more information, • Flower pots/trays please visit www.cyfs.ca • Treated wood • Animal droppings Aurora presents Theatre in the Park Proudly protecting the communities of Aurora and Newmarket | www.cyfs.ca | 905-895-9222 If you have any questions, please contact Access Aurora at The Town of Aurora and the Humber River Shakespeare Company 905-727-1375 or by email at [email protected] invite you to attend Theatre in the Park at Aurora Town Park (Mosley and Wells Streets) for a showing of Shakespeare’s Falstaff & The Merry Wives of Windsor on Friday, July 10, Saturday, PRESENTS Homelessness Prevention Program July 11 and Sunday, July 12. New this year! An interactive pre-show workshop on Saturday, Do you need assistance with, or are you behind on rent, utilities, July 11 at 6:15 p.m. Experience a display led by Humber River in the moving costs or mortgage payments? The Homelessness Shakespeare cast member and teaching artist Paula Schultz. It’s a Concerts Park Prevention Program can help! If you do not receive assistance perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s language and themes. Wednesday evenings in and from the Ontario Disability Support Program or Ontario Works, July August The play starts at 7 p.m. Pack your blanket and lawn chairs and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells Street you may be eligible for assistance through the Homelessness enjoy an outdoor theatre presentation of Shakespeare’s rowdy Prevention Program. The program is available to all eligible York and hilarious comedy of love, marriage and trickery. Food vendors July 8** • Susie Sunshine Region residents. To learn more, visit www.york.ca will be on-site, with ready-to-serve barbecue-type foods available at 6 p.m. Join us for a fun and interactive children’s concert! Suzanne Brown loves to share her joy of music and has been performing for audiences for more than 30 years. This event is open to the public on a “pay-as-you-can” basis, with a suggested donation of $20 to support this great initiative. For more information about the 2015 Theatre in the Park event, please call the Special Events line at 905-726-4762, email [email protected] or visit www.aurora.ca/specialevents. For more information about the Humber River Shakespeare Company, please visit www.humberrivershakespeare.ca

Summer Ice for rent in Town arena

Summer ice is available for rent in Town arena’s from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at $125 per hour. For information on availability, rates or timing, please contact Kim Teixeira at New Premium Concert Concerts are Free! [email protected] Event at Aurora Public Library (APL) Experience • A food donation for the local food pantry is appreciated Bring a food donation for • Food vendors serving delicious food!* Turtles of Ontario Display the local food pantry and • For your seating comfort, please bring your own lawn chairs Created by artist Rosemary Oliver, this display features win a chance for you and *A nominal fee applies **Please note, this concert takes place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Corporate merchandise for sale three guests to sit in the TD replicas of the eight turtles of Ontario. The shells are made of Premium Concert Experience papier-mâché, the wired and stuffed limbs are made of fabric, section complete with AURORA CHRYSLER The Town of Aurora will be selling corporate merchandise to the TD-preferred seating and with paint and hand embroidery completing the anatomy. complimentary snacks! Accompanying the turtles is information about the Toronto public starting in July. Items range from The Town of Aurora flag to stationery. Zoo’s Turtle Tally Program that encourages people to report Another exciting event Inclement Weather? brought to you by any sightings of turtles. This exhibit is in the Living Room A list of items and prices can be found on our website at If you are unsure about the weather the day of the #AuroraConcerts Display Case at the APL from July 6 to 31. www.aurora.ca. If you are interested in purchasing items from event and its impact on the event, please call our 24-hour special events line at 905-726-4762. For more information, visit the list, please visit Access Aurora at Aurora Town Hall, 100 John Please note, we reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. www.aurora.ca/summerconcerts West Way between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Page 3 Briefly MINISTER, MPP HOST TRANSPORTATION TOWN HALL Area residents will have the chance to have their input on the future of GO Transit over the next five to ten years at a special Town Hall meeting hosted by Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard and Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca on Tuesday Night. The meeting, which will run from 6 p.m. to approximately 7.30 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School, will provide an opportunity for York Region residents to address the Minister of upcoming improvements on the local lines. St. Max is located at 278 Wellington Street East.

GARDEN TOUR RETURNS SUNDAY The Aurora Garden Club presents its annual tour of seven local beautiful gardens this Sunday, July 12. Owners of these private paradises will be in attendance to answer any and all questions on their gardens, their passion projects. Tickets are $15 and available from Caruso & Company and Hillcrest Nursery, both in Aurora, Newmarket’s Carmichael Garden Centre, and Black Forest Garden Centre in King. For more information, visit www. DAMIR VRANCIC gardenaurora.com. Louisa Barbosa, right, is elated after being congratulated by 2014 Teen Idol Sydney Nicholson and this LAW OFFICE year’s first runner up, Stephanie Imesis. POLICE CONTINUE SEARCH Auroran photos by David Falconer FOR MISSING MAN BUSINESS LAW, York Regional Police continue to seek public REAL ESTATE, assistance in locating Jonathon Adams, a 26-year- old Newmarket man who has been missing since WILLS & ESTATES 12-year-old Louisa Barbosa June 28. Described as a white male of medium build, 5’11, with light brown hair and green eyes, he was last seen wearing a navy blue shirt. Police say not 905-841-6411 being in contact with his family is out of character crowned Aurora’s Teen Idol for him and both they and his family are “growing increasingly concerned for his wellbeing.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the YRP at Providing valued and trusted By Brock Weir As a singer, Louisa first really 1-866-876-5423 x7141 or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS legal advice since 1983 captured public attention when she was (www.1800222TIPS.com). When The Auroran caught up with selected to take part in the Rising Stars Louisa Barbosa last summer, she competition held during the Canadian quickly cautioned that her musical National Exhibition (CNE). Then, her taste was probably not what one would rendition of Adele’s “Crazy for You” expect of an eleven-year-old. But, a lot secured her place and she’s looking DOWNTOWN TASTE COMES NORTH can happen in a year. forward to showing off her talent at the Now 12, Louisa hit the stage on CNE next month once again. Now that TRY OUR Canada Day – armed with little more she’s Aurora’s Teen Idol, however, her than an Ed Sheeran hit – and the dance card is bound to fill up fast as she FAMILY confidence to sell it to the crowd. will undoubtedly be called upon to show Her rendition of Sheeran’s off her vocal prowess at a multitude of COMBO! “Photograph” was just enough to municipal events and celebrations over secure her the crown – well, the red and the year ahead. 1 Whole Chicken white sash – of Aurora’s 2015 Teen Idol. Now that she is 12, this was her first Louisa, a student at Holy Spirit year eligible for the competition and PiriPiri Sauce Catholic Elementary School, was her mother, Margarida, encouraged her 4 Medium Sides visibly excited as she was called up on to give it a whirl. Choice of: stage, her name announced by Mayor “She is always so supportive,” says Rice Pilaf Geoff Dawe. Louisa. “[Over the next year] I want to “I don’t usually do these competitions keep developing and enjoy myself. I am Parisienne Potatoes to win!” Louisa exclaimed, speaking to looking forward to being able to sing Tomato & Cucumber Salad The Auroran after her win, her hands the National Anthem. It is just about Creamy Coleslaw still trembling with excitement. “I do doing my best, enjoying myself, and The Chicken Place Portuguese BBQ them for the experience and things gaining experience – and that is really Chick Pea Salad like that because I want to develop as a why I do it. 1 Industrial Parkway South French Fries musician. This was just a huge up. I feel “I do try to give myself as much Caesar Salad so happy and I am so grateful.” performing experience as I possibly 905-900-0019 Sauteed Vegetables It was a long afternoon for the can and jump at every chance I get. 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Bring your resume! crowd. “It is a balance between their ability to own their space and sell their song, so to speak, and their ability to communicate the song, and just the urora quality and tonality of their voice,” said A JOB FAIR Ms. Salewski on what she was looking for in performers. “It is all about how February 20 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm balanced their voices are. A couple of Hiring Event the competitors who actually didn’t win probably had more balance and better techniques than others, but just didn’t Tuesday, July 14 have the same stage presence yet.” Louisa, however, had that stage presence in spades, she added. 9:00 am - 3:30 pm “It is about really owning your space and your time and not feeling apologetic for being there,” she said. RNC staff available to discuss positions and provide assistance TOWN OF AURORA with job search PUBLIC NOTICE Bring your resume! l Sales l Accounting Seeking Citizen Members for The Town of Aurora Community Recognition Review Ad Hoc Committee l Tutor Coordinator Application Deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2015 l 50+ Customer Service / Call Centre Aurora Town Council invites you to apply to participate as a citizen member of the Community Recognition l Review Ad Hoc Committee. Technical Service Rep. (Insurance) About the Committee l Service Technician Council will appoint up to five (5) Citizen Members to this Ad Hoc Committee. The Committee has been established to review and make recommendations to Council on all aspects of l Technical Sales Rep The Town of Aurora’s Community Recognition Awards event. Dates and times of the Committee meetings will be established by Committee members. Applicants are l Chef Apprentice advised that meetings may be conducted during the day. l Council will give preference to applicants who have experience in the volunteer sector and/or community Shuttle Driver / Lot Attendant recognition awards. To find out more about this Ad Hoc Committee please visit Aurora Town Hall, or the Town website at www.aurora.ca l Commercial Lines CSR Appointment to Boards and Committees is open to all residents of Aurora, or owners of land within the l municipality, or a tenant of land in Aurora. Applications must be submitted to the Town on the approved Administrative application form. Application forms and additional Board and Committee information can be picked up at Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library or by visiting the Town website at www.aurora.ca l PSW Instructor Applications should be addressed to the Deputy Clerk and can be submitted by email to [email protected] or by fax at 905-726-4732. Applications can also be submitted by mail or hand delivered to: 222 Wellington St. E., Main Floor 100 John West Way, P.O. Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1. This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 www.aurora.ca/publicnotices | 905-727-1375 The views expressed in this publication are the views of this Service Provider and do not necessarily reflect those of the Ministry Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Page 5 LetterS to the editor Machell’s Corners Neighbourhood lacks “safe access” to Yonge Street

I want to reiterate my previously noted concerns over the lack of access from the St. Andrew’s-on-the-Hill neighborhood to Yonge Street. This year St. Andrew’s College enacted their plan to lock their perimeter gates (a plan well within their rights as private property owners and justified given their safety concerns). As a result, our neighborhood has no safe access to Yonge Street. On Canada Day, I rode with my wife, three kids, and one of their friends to watch the Canada Day parade. I often see kids biking, runners, walkers, parents with strollers, and even elderly gentlemen in motorized chairs navigating this hill. Our family rides nearly every weekend to visit the local Starbucks. We are currently forced to ride from Willow Farm Lane to Yonge Street on St. John’s Sideroad. This stretch of road is incredibly unsafe! The shoulder is narrow, the road is steep, and the cars often speed. It is only a matter of time before a fatality occurs. Just north on Yonge Street the town of Newmarket is extending the sidewalk on the east side to connect Savage Road and the Tom Taylor Trail. This stretch of road has a much wider shoulder but unfortunately still experienced a fatality several years ago. Once connected, their citizens Thistle be the start of something big will enjoy a much safer access to the park and trail system. Their town is definitely doing the right thing. In 2011, the Town erected a sign saying the trail system would be continued to connect to Yonge Street. There Each year, I am consistently amazed the lead-up to Canada’s Centennial in has been absolutely no progress on by the amount of events there are to be 1967 was an affair that got our nation’s completing this connection. If it was enjoyed in Aurora during the Canada collective creative juices flowing fairly completed and connected to Yonge Day festivities. BROCK’S early on. Perhaps there was a sense Street, it would provide safe access This year, however, a curious at the time that Canada was still an to the town and the trail systems. phenomenon happened. Although it BANTERBrock Weir emerging nation and the 1967 Bash Either build a sidewalk or connect the was a relatively easy going day as far was something of a Coming-of-Age trail. The Town can’t continue to ignore as covering said events was concerned, party, but there were no shortage of this situation. by the time fireworks rolled around by and then get back to me. In a nutshell, ideas on how such an event could be 10 p.m. the events of the morning – the Optimist Park was, quite simply, commemorated. Colum McKinley Aurora parade down Yonge Street, the cake where it was at. Not only was there There is evidence of this here in cutting at Lambert Willson Park, the an incredible panoramic view of the Aurora and you don’t have to look too (Editor’s Note: Construction of a trail endless lineup to get a free stack of entire Canada Day show (minus the far to find it. The Aurora Community link in this area is due to get underway pancakes whipped up by the Optimists entertainment on the main stage), it Centre, for instance, was a Centennial as early as this fall.) – seemed like they happened three or was made extra scenic by its proximity project still enjoyed by Aurorans nearly four days before. to some of the wilder environs of the 50 years after the fact, although what it Year in and year out, I am fascinated Aurora Community Arboretum, and commemorates might be lost on today’s “More logical thinking” by the sheer number of families who brilliantly illuminated by an energetic generation. needed from MPP: reader come out to these events, whether soccer battle being waged by some of When you look at Aurora’s own they are lining the route, getting their the girls of the Aurora Youth Soccer Centennial just four years earlier, that (Re: View from Queen’s Park, July 2) “passports” stamped at various stations Club. project left a lasting legacy in the form around the park, or even parents The bright lights illuminating the of the old home of the Aurora Public Mr. Ballard states that the Pan introducing their young’uns to the soccer pitch behind Northern Lights Library on Victoria Street. American Games are bigger than the glories of Fleetwood Mac, as packaged Public School had the added benefit At the last Council meeting before Montreal Olympics. and delivered by the delightful of drawing mosquitos away from the the summer recess, Councillor Thom Sometimes it is possible that Fleetwood Nicks tribute artists. crowds waiting for the show to get on questioned whether there had, as excitement about events can go over Invariably, a large proportion of the road, all the while allowing for yet, been any action in setting up our head but you expect more logical the people I have the chance to meet at those of sporting minds to have a bit a committee to help steer Aurora’s thinking from a politician. such events are coming out for the first of entertainment before fireworks own way of marking the Canada 150 The Pan American games can be time, finally dipping their toes into the illuminated the night sky. Call me anniversary. So far, the answer to that compared to, and may be, bigger than festive pond after years of sitting on the sentimental, but there was something question seems to be a big, fat ‘no’ – the European Games which recently fence, or families new to Canada keen captivating about seeing the game come at least pending a report due before concluded in Europe. Anyone heard on instilling into their kids a sense of to a halt as soon as the first firecracker Council this summer or early fall. about it? Or the Asian Games, or maybe pride of being a part of the Canadian went up as the players paused to take Fittingly, this discussion took place Pan African games, but you cannot family. in the scene, only to continue their in a meeting that was in no small part compare it to the history, traditions and This Canada Day, I decided to try joust as fast and furious as before once dedicated to hashing out the future global involvement and participation something new. they were done – perhaps buoyed by a of Library Square, in which Aurora’s of the Olympics. Throughout my decade-or-so in renewed patriotic fervour. centennial gift to itself, features as the These are preliminary testing Aurora, I typically watch the evening Personally, since I was stationed predominant cornerstone of the land grounds for the athletes preparing for fireworks in one of two locations. behind a bank of prickly purple flowers, in question. the forthcoming Olympics. Back in the day, before the trees in my my main objective of capturing the After an endless series of public It is great that they are being held in neighbourhood hit a particular growth vegetation lit up by the fire crackers consultations, the general consensus Ontario, and the $3.74 billion input into spurt, we were able to watch the just so I could use the caption “Thistle among Aurorans seems to be that Ontario GDP is welcome. pyrotechnic display from the foot of be the start of something big” just this building has long outlived its But ask any athlete which medal he our street, which just happens to point wasn’t in the cards. usefulness and the land is ripe for a would prefer to wear. I am certain the in the direction of the Aurora Family change. answer is obvious. Leisure Complex. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO…? Over 50 years on, perhaps it is time for These trees had better ideas, But, in a matter of speaking, it is the Aurora to train its eyes on this stretch Art Hagopian Aurora however, and since that convenient start of something big. With Canada of Victoria to replace the two outdated, location became impassable, focus then Day 2015 now in the history books, there outmoded and underfunded facilities (Editor’s note: if any local athletes shifted closer to the action at Lambert is less than two years left before Canada with a new, modern community asset th would like to weigh in on Mr. Hagopian’s Willson. After spending most of my marks its 150 anniversary. Despite the – addressing community needs as well question, send your thoughts to letters@ day there last Wednesday, it was time best efforts of our Federal politicians, as parking issues – that will be able auroran.ca) for a change, and this year we decided the excitement of the momentous to inspire the next three generations to take in the view from Optimist Park, anniversary, quickly getting larger on of Aurorans. Replacing one birthday To submit a letter to the editor, which overlooks the whole scene. the horizon, doesn’t seem to have quite present with another, incorporating please send your email to For all those naysayers who insist caught the imagination of the general the markers and stones incorporated in [email protected] a sense of community exists only on public. the old Library into the new structure Deadline for submissions is the west side of the railroad tracks, To talk to people who were there at would be a fitting tribute to the National Sunday at 1 p.m. take a trip to Optimist Park next July 1 the time – raise your hand! – it seems Sesquicentennial.

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GET IN THE GAME WITH 52 PICK ME UP MARKET MUSINGS 52 Pick Me Up Card of the week: Jan Freedman The Jack of Diamonds Sponsored by The Aurora Museum & Archives We had a glorious day at the Inducted into the Aurora Sport Hall of Fame in Farmers’ Market on Saturday for our 2014, Ben Steenhorst has made a lasting impact Art in the Park event as well as for on the sport of Soccer in Aurora through his Kerry’s Place Appreciation Day. The efforts with the Aurora Soccer Club and Aurora Town Park was full of people enjoying Youth Soccer Club. the beautiful weather, the musical Pick Me Up on Wednesday, July 15 at Town Park performances and the magician. during Concert in the Park starting at 7 p.m Our farmers’ tables are now piled high with wonderful, locally grown produce. All the salad greens are ready and I saw the first beets and broccoli of the season. There are still lots of delicious strawberries and the first raspberries have made an appearance. Ottawa Report They will be joined soon by currants and gooseberries. Promises Made, Promises Kept child under 6 and $720 per year for Now I’d like to introduce you to Since 2006, the Government’s each child aged 6 through 17. The new another new artisan. Her name is priorities have been to create well- benefit amounts would be retroactive Minda Davis and she’s a potter. She paying and secure jobs for Canadians, to January 1, 2015, and be reflected in worked in clay for many years, starting lower taxes for families, individuals monthly payments to families in July at a studio in Mirvish Village with and businesses, and balance the 2015. The proposed enhancements to Isolde Rest. While working full time in budget. How have we done? the UCCB are expected to more than the corporate world, pottery became The record shows over 180 tax double the number of families that her respite. relief measures have been introduced LOIS benefit from 1.6 million to more than 4 She met and married her husband and the overall federal tax burden is BROWN million. If your family is not currently MP Newmarket-Aurora and continued her pottery evenings, now at its lowest level in more than receiving the UCCB, has never received once a week. Even when her son was 50 years. This means that Canadian the sustainability of the services and the UCCB or has never applied for the born, and life became much busier, she families and individuals will receive programs Canadians depend on, and Canada Child Tax Benefit and you still continued her pottery evenings. $37 billion in tax relief and increased inspire confidence in investors and still have children under 18 in your By then, Isolde had become not only benefits in 2015–16 alone, over 2006 consumers. care, please go to www.canada.ca/ her teacher, but also a dear family levels. A further $2.8 billion in annual We also believe that our quality of taxsavings in order to find out how you friend. tax relief has been provided to seniors life and ability to compete on the global can apply. When Minda began making pottery, and pensioners through measures stage depend on the performance and potters were not as careful about the such as pension income splitting quality of our public infrastructure. Thank you Auroran! health hazards associated with clay and increasing the Guaranteed In Economic Action Plan 2015, we (silica), glaze making (chemicals) Income Supplement (GIS). Moreover, continued to make unprecedented This will be my last Ottawa Report and fumes from firing kilns. Sadly, Canadians at all income levels are long-term investments to ensure that before the next federal election when when Isolde became ill and died too benefitting from this tax relief with Canadians continue to benefit from Aurorans will have the opportunity young, Minda found it too difficult to low- and middle-income Canadians world-class infrastructure across the to elect two Members of Parliament continue to work with clay. She began receiving proportionally greater relief. country. to represent them. Residents living teaching at Seneca College. She met The number of low-income families is We have done all of these things and north of Wellington will remain in someone from Burr House Spinners at its lowest level in three decades. much more, all the while increasing the Newmarket-Aurora federal riding, and Weavers Guild who introduced Our broad-based tax relief efforts transfers to the provinces and where I am running, and those living her to Hill Potters’ Guild which share include cutting the GST by 2 percentage territories for the health, education south will be part of the new riding a building in Richmond Hill. points from 7% to 5%, reducing and social service programs we all of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill. There was a place open for her there the lowest personal income tax for depend on, to historically high levels. Until the election is called; however, I all earners, increasing the amount remain the MP for all of Aurora and as and she began to work with clay again. Working with more experienced Canadians can earn without paying Boosted Universal Child Care Benefits always, will continue to work hard to tax and introducing the Working Tax serve your interests. potters, she learned more about making pottery and glazes and new Benefit and the Tax Free Savings The first Universal Child Care I would like to extend my sincere firing techniques. She is now on the Account. Parents with children now Benefit (UCCB) cheques will be appreciation to Brock Weir and The Guild executive and organizes their receive benefits of $2,329 per year for received by families starting July Auroran for providing me this regular show and sale twice yearly. Retired a typical two-earner family of four to 20. The majority of families with column to communicate current now, she is happy to spend more time help with the cost of raising children. children, approximately 3.8 million, happenings in Ottawa with you. I with clay. Over 1.2 million more Canadians are known and will automatically will continue posting reports on my Recently, she began a collaboration are working now than at the end of the receive the enhanced UCCB or be website and encourage you to visit with accomplished artist and potter peak of the recession in June 2009. The contacted by the Government to www.loisbrown.ca for updates. Katie Argyle. Minda makes pottery, majority of these net new jobs have confirm their information. However, Katie makes pottery - they now make been full-time positions in high-wage, an estimated 200,000 eligible families Lois Brown is the Member of pottery together. It all began with a private-sector industries. This the best are not currently captured by the Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora and teapot Minda made and Katie used as a job creation record of the G7 countries. Government’s UCCB system and may Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister canvas for a city scene. This year, Katie While lowering taxes, we are miss out on receiving money that is of International Development. She can suggested that Minda join her at the fulfilling our promise to balance the owed to them unless they apply. Under be reached by phone at 905-953-7515 or market and a joint booth was formed. federal budget this year. Balanced the increased UCCB, families will through her website at www.loisbrown. Visit them in the park and enjoy their budgets ensure low taxes, support receive almost $2,000 per year for each ca. unique work as much as they enjoy creating it. Again this year, the Aurora Garden Panamania Club is at the market for three weeks to promote its Garden Tour. As usual, the While we did get to see the torch recent track record with infrastructure focus of the tour is on local gardens passing by last week on its incredibly (think Leisure Complex and Joint as envisioned and created by local circuitous route to the Opening Operations Centre), the new venue gardeners. Guests will be inspired Ceremonies, Aurora was left off of would probably not be completed by a variety of garden designs and the podium several years ago when it in time for the Games anyway, and choices of plants that are attainable came to awarding the actual Pan Am in either case would have been by all levels of skill. New this year is events. substantially over budget. Artists in the Gardens, a feature which While we may feel, to some extent, So, perhaps we dodged an will see four artists from Kingscrafts left out of all the excitement, perhaps INSIDE “embarrassment bullet” there. Studio painting in the gardens along in the end, this was a good thing, as AURORA I don’t deny that hosting an event or with displays of their completed Scott Johnston I’m not sure we were ready for it. two in Town would have been a boon works. Lemonade will be served in two For example, over the past week to our shops and restaurants. And it how much of what is to be built of the gardens. Tickets are on sale at traffic chaos has been gripping would have been nice for Aurorans, where, it’ll be ages before they stick a their booth in the park. Toronto, with longer commutes, and especially the younger crowd, to see redevelopment shovel in the ground. The market’s next Special Event will frustrated drivers. world (or at least, New World) class Vehicle congestion may not have be Family Day on July 18, during which Up here, the intersection of Yonge athletes competing in person within been as much of an issue if visitors we will have musical entertainment as and Wellington is already a vehicular our borders. could have stayed overnight. But well as fun activities designed for the nightmare at the best of times. Can But, that’s all water under the sadly, with Howard Johnson’s closed whole family to enjoy There will be you envision it with a few thousand bridge. The Games venues are set and with no other hotels within our the usual face painting and children’s more cars thrown into the mix at rush elsewhere, and we’ll all be watching borders, those options would have crafts as well as some great surprises, hour, and perhaps even worse, with on TV, or for those attending events been limited, unless we filled Petch so be sure to plan to attend. carpool lanes? in person, listening on the car radio House with cots and sleeping bags. Same goes for the area around the to the highlights they’re missing As for new facilities, it would See you at the Market! GO train station. because they’re still stuck in traffic be nice to see a few million dollars And while it would depend on the on their way there. of outside money poured into the venue, where would people park? Someday, we’re likely to see another community, but it might not have been The GO garage is full by 8 a.m. every Olympic bid from the GTA, and for a structure that would be a focal AURORAN POLL morning. Town Hall, the Stronach Rec whenever that time comes, perhaps point for athletics for years to come, Complex and the Community Centre Aurora will be a little more ready like a new tennis complex or Olympic Are you looking forward to the are all short on spaces. And one has infrastructure-wise. sized pool (which we couldn’t fill a better chance of getting hit by Maybe then the Town can assert Pan Am/Parapan Games? anyway, due to the annual water ban). lightning or staying awake during a itself, and push to the front of the A) Yes B) No More likely it would have been Council meeting than parking in one venue line. something with limited numbers of of the few spots at the Cultural Centre. Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! users after all the athletes departed, Our only option might have been Until then - Go Canada! such as a custom built fencing, trap to park cars on the grass at Highland A B shooting or Greco-Roman wrestling Gate. After all, the fairways and greens venue.

no longer need to be maintained, Feel free to e-mail Scott at: 7, 2015 JULY And in any case, based on Aurora’s 11% 89% TO DATE TO and with all the ongoing debate over [email protected] RESULTS Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Page 7 Hoedown for Special Needs kids to be a first this year By Brock Weir Hoedown. with their friends from the Best Buddies can contribute to charities in our The rise of the tent often precedes the program and peer groups. There will be a communities, which I think is a nice It is a familiar sight to Aurora main event by a week or two, and York barbecue and entertainment provided by twist on an idea,” says Mr. Bunn. Mr. residents each September when the big Region teachers are determined to make some of the talent lineup on tap for the Bunn began his work with special needs white tent arrives on Wellington Street the most of it this year. main Hoedown itself. students first as an educational assistant East, signalling the imminent arrival This September 18, the Friday “Neighbourhood Network has in the Catholic stream before working of Magna’s annual Wild, Wild West afternoon before the main festivities provided everything for us – the tent, for 18 years with Community Living. get underway, the tent will host the the entertainment and they have been Now working in Sutton, he says the most very first Hoedown dedicated to special generous in sitting down with us and rewarding part of the job is developing needs students. The special event trying to make it fit us,” says Mr. Bunn. skillsets with each student. is the brainchild of, in part, Derek “They have basically given us the run of “The greatest thing is when you Bunn, a Special Education Teacher at everything and said, ‘How can we make see kids that learn to communicate Sutton District High School. Mr. Bunn this a great event for you guys?’ We’re and advocate for themselves and learn approached Aurora’s Neighbourhood very appreciative of them!” functional life skills, and they can be Network with an innovative idea to make As the school year wrapped up last successful in the community,” he says. best use of the tent, building on their month, students were given their first “At the same time, you are educating the $ own experiences at the Markham Fair. inkling of the festivities to come once community that these kids and future 99 “The Fair has a great event for the new year begins in September. Word adults have a place in our community.” Beginner Driver Education all students with special needs and I has now gone out to all the kids through One possible speedbump on the road thought it’s too bad we couldn’t combine both school boards, and 500 people are ahead, however, remains the labour course Hoedown with the same sort of idea for committed to coming. And the numbers dispute now being waged between special needs students in York Region,” are still rolling in. There is excitement teachers’ unions and the Province. discount says Mr. Bunn. “I pitched the idea to in the air, he says, and this excitement Although this is a cloud hanging over the them as a way to expand the traditional began to gain momentum as they spread Students’ Hoedown, Mr. Bunn is hopeful When you sign up Hoedown to include a daytime event the message at special needs track and everything will go as planned – and that that special needs students from the field events across York Region. is the objective teachers are working with a friend York Region District School Board and Cowboy hats and wagon wheels on towards. the York Catholic District School Board site to help with the promo only served to “The biggest thing [I want people 905-713-3733 can attend and they were excited about build anticipation. to come away with] is meeting people it. They thought it was a great idea and Those planning on attending will and students from other programs and MTO Licenced agreed that the tent is up there for a be encouraged to make a voluntary developing friendships and knowing period of time because they have to get donation of up to $10 which they can put there is a larger community of special & Approved Course Provider so much set up, they just want to make towards any one – or more than one! – of needs in York Region. This is a great use of it and promote the community as the 15 charities, clubs and non-profits opportunity to network and have fun Jerry Collins, Owner/Operator well.” partnered with Hoedown this year to with other people in the community. That Invited to the party are all special share the proceeds. is so important.” www.ontarionewdrivers.ca needs students across the boards, along “It is a great opportunity for our Early Bird tickets for Hoedown are now students and even our community to on sale. For more information, visit www. see that students with special needs hoedown.ca. Town tried to understand Magna’s “rationale” From page 1 demanded more answers on what the prevent. Town of Aurora is doing to encourage After The Auroran first reported and foster the retention of large- Magna’s pending departure from scale employers like Magna. This was Aurora in May, Mayor Geoff Dawe of particular concern to committee said confirmation of the move had just member --- and former councillor – Don arrived at Town Hall and conversations Constable, who worked with Magna and looking to the future would be welcome. its founder, Frank Stronach, to bring the “I had some brief conversations with company to Aurora. the folks at Magna a number of months Mr. Constable said it was “mind ago and we talked about how they were blowing” how Aurora could “allow starting to run out of room at their Magna to just take off and go to King.” location,” said Mayor Dawe at the time, While Councillors Paul Pirri and John noting the building on Wellington Street Abel countered that there is very little East was “challenging” to operate. one can do to stop a company from Barristers and Solicitors According to Anthony Ierullo, looking – and moving – elsewhere, Aurora’s Manager of Long Range and Mr. Constable said if the Town was Strategic Planning, the Town was “quite “better connected” with the business in the loop” about Magna’s intentions community they would have been aware before the announcement was circulated. of Magna’s intentions before the lease “Conversations with Magna have on their Aurora headquarters was up in actually been going on long before the 2017. decision for them to leave was made But, Magna’s move is a done deal and Sorley and Still public, so we were quite in the loop from a municipal business perspective, about these discussions through the the next conversations to take place Mayor’s office for quite some time,” should focus on the future of Magna’s said Mr. Ierulllo at Aurora’s Economic expansive corporate offices, which Development Advisory Committee are currently owned by the real estate (EDAC) meeting. “We did do what we income trust Granite. could [to prevent them from leaving], “We have reached out [to Granite] and but the decision for Magna to locate we essentially have a three-year window where they have is a corporate one, not to work with them on either a tenant or necessarily tied to anything the Town a plan with the building and we’re going Sorley and Still, still serving you after 25 years in business. had direct control over. to be proactive on that,” said Mr. Ierullo. “We certainly tried, and the Mayor’s “We have…talked about our next steps We are AuroraFamilyLaw.com Office was very active in trying to [with the Mayor’s Office] and we agreed Conveniently located on Yonge Street in the understand the rationale behind the that reaching out to Granite to discuss AurorA LAw ChAmbers buiLding move and trying to encourage them to where that building goes moving forward Auroraat 15064 Yonge Law Chambersstreet Aurora stay. 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150 Arts & Cul Exhibition games will give Aurora a tastetu of Wimbledon r e during Pan Am From page 1 Hillary House court for a game of mixed Eager to try his hand at Mr. Macken’s see fit to put in $24,500 to the Aurora doubles to inaugurate the grass. fishing rod is Bill Albino of the AHS, Historical Society to see this project “This court is a bit smaller than called the “brains” behind the plan to come together. normal, but that is irrelevant – this is recreate the courts. The Hillary family “I am thrilled you are all here to fun,” he said. “If you are at Wimbledon, who owned the house were very athletic support this great endeavour and I look you have grass like this. I hope people and veterans of all the popular sports forward to watching the games that are know something is happening here at of the day, but tennis had a particular going to be played here in this court and Hillary House because there has been a poignancy. In the original photo from cheer on the winners.” lot of effort here organizing this.” 1913, Stewart Hillary is pictured. He The Aurora Community Tennis Brendan Macken, 92, shared a similar was killed at the Battle of Vimy Ridge Club (ACTC) also received an infusion view. A top ranked player in the 1940s and the court subsequently fell into of cash from Ms. Brown. $24,800 from and 1950s, playing Wimbledon and the disuse. As time wore on, however, the New Horizons for Seniors Program Davis Cup, he said he was intrigued by the family got back into the sport, has been granted to the club to modify the AHS’ efforts and looking forward to establishing clay courts near the rear their existing courts at McMahon Park being part of the action as well. of their property, which housed the to accommodate the booming sport of “I think it is fascinating what they ACTC until the 1930s. Pickle Ball, an activity particularly have done here,” said Mr. Macken. “I “We wanted to marry Aurora popular with local seniors. have a couple of items at home and they heritage, and heritage in general, After taking in the scene of the new are interested in adding them to the sports, and Pan Am into one event,” grass court, Canada’s tennis greats exhibition. I won the Canadian Open in said Mr. Albino. “With the generosity marvelled not only at the facility, but 1950 and there wasn’t any money in the of people like Zander Sod and a bunch also ongoing exhibitions within Hillary game back then. My prize was a fishing of other partners we have been able to House itself charting the history of rod – without the reel! – and that was put it all back together. The big event tennis both in Aurora and across the it. I still have it, but I have never fished. starts on July 18 [but] we wanted to get On hand for Monday’s launch were, from right, That’s an indication of the type of on the courts as soon as it was ready, it tennis champs Ken Sinclair (an inductee into this country. year’s Aurora Sport Hall of Fame), Brendan Macken, “This is the first time I have heard sports they had before there was money has been six weeks in preparation and Lawrie Strong, and Robert Bedard. the real history of tennis because of in the game!” it is now ready for use.” Auroran photo by David Falconer this place – all the different balls, all the different racquets, everything is here,” said Robert Bedard, Canada’s #1 ranked Actress takes on the titans in Into The Woods singles player in the 1950s and 60s, with By Brock Weir each of their performances and putting is that there were other people doing numerous Canadian Open titles and a a distinctive twist on the role. the same thing in a really challenging membership on Canada’s Davis Cup Settling into her makeup chair to “Something our director really atmosphere,” she says. “They have team under his belt. have her face gnarled and her teeth wanted us to do – and something she really helped me grow as a performer.” He gingerly hopped back on the new snaggled, Aurora’s Traci Alexander found magical about Into the Woods – Into the Woods follows classic fairy knows she has big shoes to fill as The is to really hold the comedy to it,” she tales such as Little Red Riding Hood and Witch in Stephen Sondheim’s Into The says. “I think it is definitely a good Cinderella, but shines a light on what Woods. comedic part which, unfortunately, is happens after the Happily Ever After. It is a role originated on Broadway by something I think was missing from the It provides a little something everyone G2 ROAD Bernadette Peters, who was followed in film adaptation.” can relate to, says Ms. Alexander, and a the role by the likes of Vanessa Williams Ms. Alexander first had the spark nice dose of magic on stage. and Phylicia Rashad before being of musical theatre lit in her as a child “If you’re really looking for a good tackled on the big screen by film titan TEST PASS Meryl Streep. But, while the actresses – particularly Peters – have served as an inspiration for Ms. Alexander, she’s GUARANTEE!! determined to make the role her own. “This is a show I have loved for a long time,” says Ms. Alexander, 27. “I really respect Bernadette Peters as an actress NexT CoURSeS START: and performer and, because she was the original witch, that was something I was JULY 11 – 4 SATURDAYS really drawn to. The film adaptation was JULY 20 – 4 DAYS not my favourite, but I love a lot of the actors who are in it. Johnny Depp was really good in it, as was Meryl Street, so to be able to be in a show that so many respected actors have been in was really a highlight for me.” In honing her own interpretation of The Witch for this week’s production of the musical staged by the Aurora- based Wavestage Theatre Company, she Aurora actress Traci Alexander makes an impression as The Witch in Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods. 905-726-4132 is taking what she enjoyed best about Photo by Caileigh Kyle

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Hundreds lined Yonge Street last Wednesday to take in Aurora’s Canada Day Parade, one of the more colourful ways Aurora lives up to its nickname of Canada’s Birthday Town. (First Row) Early birds Jaidyn and Abbey get the party started, decorating Yonge Street with chalk drawings outside the Aurora Public Library. Town Crier John Webster and his wife Mary signal the start of the festivities. The Royal Canadian Legion Colour Guard and the White Heather Pipes and Drums added pomp and circumstance to the occasion. (Second Row) Local veterans were saluted. The York Regional Police went vintage. Councillors Michael Thompson, Harold Kim and Tom Mrakas were on the Council wagon, along with Mayor Geoff Dawe and Councillors John Abel, Sandra Humfryes, Jeff Thom and Paul Pirri. (Third Row) The York Lions Steel Band brought a flavour of the islands. Citizen of the Year Diane Buchanan was chauffeured in style. Everyone – young and old – got into the patriotic spirit. (Fourth Row) Jan Freedman of the Aurora Farmers’ Market reminded everyone of the fresh produce the Saturday tradition offers. Local dancers showcased their talents. MP Lois Brown led a group of new Canadian citizens down the parade route. (Bottom Row) The band of the Governor General’s Horse Guards provided some toe-tapping music. Former Montreal Canadien Dave Gardner represented the national game. Auroran photos by David Falconer NewRoads_Auroran_BP_July_Layout 1 15-07-07 4:34 PM Page 1 Page 12 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Page 13

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By Jake Courtepatte we got a real good horse and he was hardly breathing when he came over Frank Stronach waited eighteen here (to the winner’s circle).” years for a repeat performance at But with Stronach’s equestrian SPRING Horse Back Riding Woodbine Racetrack’s Queen’s Plate, history, it’s clear that it takes much but the owner-breeder took back the more than luck. With the victory, Ridgewood LESSONS $1-million title in style on Sunday. Shaman Ghost gave Stronach Stables Farm Stronach Stables’ Shaman Ghost its third Queen’s Plate victory, and the rallied for a come-from-behind victory first since 1997, when Awesome Again Come for the HORSES on Sunday, finishing one-and-a-quarter won the one-and-a-quarter mile race. lengths ahead of favourite Danish Stronach’s first win came in 1994 with Dynaformer. the three-year old Basqueian. In his own traditional fashion, The Stronach family and Adena Stay for the fun! the founder of Magna International Springs have bred and/or campaigned scoured the race paddock for signs of a more than 200 stakes winners, including four-leaf clover before Canada’s oldest winners of both the Preakness and Limited space thoroughbred horse race, finding one Belmont Stakes in the United States, just minutes before the race. He gave as well as all three classics in Canada. still available. it to his granddaughter, who in turn Among these runners are 12 champions passed it off to jockey Rafael Hernandez in two countries, including Horse of the – who won the Queen’s Plate with it Year & Hall of Famer Ghostzapper – the Act now! tucked securely in his boot. sire to Shaman Ghost. “Just as I was walking in the grass Shaman Ghost entered the day with SIGN UP NOW! near the saddling area I looked down the second-highest odds, having won $ and saw a four-leaf clover,” Stronach his three previous races, including a 165 for a told the media scrum following the half-length victory in May at Woodbine OnlyMonth of Lessons race. “That’s usually a good sign, but I where Danish Dynaformer finished in had a good feeling all day long because third place. the horse beat every horse in the race The crew at Shaman Ghost’s home of Call or email for details www.ridgewoodfarm.ca beforeNewRoads in betterBasebar times. Auro 3I think(Broad) this 12/19/13 time, 10:54 AM Continued Page 1 on page 14 905-727-8231

PROUDLY SUPPORTING LOCAL SPORTS Page 14 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Page 15 Briefly Toronto Star Amateur opens at Magna Golf Club The sprawling, 7,300-yard championship course at Magna Golf Club plays host this week to the Toronto Star Amateur, one of the largest amateur golf tournaments in the country. Rick MacArthur, the ruling medal play champion at Magna, teed off on Tuesday along with 120 golfers from across Ontario vying for ranking points on the world amateur stage. The tournament marks the first time the Aurora golf course has hosted a multi-day amateur golf tournament, but the course does not go without its accolades. Awarded Canada’s Best New Golf Course in 2001, among the world golfing elites that have teed up at Magna are Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, and Mike Weir. The 270 member course is located just east of Highway 404. Six competitors in the tournament call Magna Golf Club their home course, namely MacArthur, Dave McVicker, Jeremy Freedman, Peter Giacomelli, Ed Moss, and George Nenos. Orangeville’s Stephanie Tucker took the women’s championship in Oakville late last month. You can follow along with the leaderboard at www.gtaga.com. - Jake Courtepatte DECORATING WORKS! TERRY ECKERT Proudly servicing Aurora residents for 23 years

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By Jake Courtepatte Rookie of the Year award since 2008, at the age of 16 years and seven months. CROSSWORD PUZZLE Three months after a devastating The tryout will be his first opportunity early exit from the OJHL playoffs, to represent Canada internationally, the Junior A Aurora Tigers are still having missed December’s Central earning accolades for their outstanding Canada Cup All-Star Challenge due to performance during the season. appendicitis. Tigers forward, and OJHL Rookie of Canada has won the past seven the Year, Cam Morrison was named to Hlinka tournaments. the Hockey Canada’s National Men’s Defensively, the Tigers allowed the Under-18 Team Selection Camp roster fewest goals in the league throughout last Monday, one of three Junior A the regular season, thanks in large part players to do so. to the shut-down play of defenseman He will be heading to Calgary at the Callum Fryer. end of the month as one of 43 players to The 6’2”, 185-lb. blue-liner will be take part in practices and three intra- spending the next week in Collingwood squad Red and White games at the at the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs’ Markin MacPhail Centre. prospect camp, alongside the likes 22 will be selected for the chance to of highly-touted prospects William represent Canada in the 2015 U18 Ivan Nylander, Mitch Marner, and Frederik Hlinka Memorial Cup in mid-August, Gauthier. taking place in locations around He and Baylis are the only Junior Slovakia and Czech Republic. A players who earned an invite, Fryer “It’s a great honour to be given the the sole representative of the Ontario opportunity,” said Morrison.AURORAN “I’m just REFERENCEJunior Hockey12 League. going to go out there and work hard and Seen as more of a defensive-oriented hope for the best.” WEEK OF APRILdefenseman, 3, 2014 Fryer still put up four Joining Morrison from the CJHL are goals and twelve assists during the Will Reilly of the North York Rangers regular season last year, earning the and Stephen Baylis of the CCHL’s 202nd spot on the NHL’s Central Scout Carleton Place Canadians. draft rankings. The 16-year old was a highly-touted It’s been a busy week for the 19- prospect coming out of the Midget year old, who also committed to ranks in 2013-2014, choosing the playing hockey at the University of OJHL and NCAA route in joining his Massachusetts in the 2016-2017 season. hometown Aurora Tigers. The 6’3” In a statement on their website, UMass forward used his size and power to plant head coach John Micheletto called himself in front of the opposition’s net, Fryer “a smart, two-way defenseman,” notching his first junior goal in his who will be looked to in the future to first game and leading all Tigers with help the team with their league-worst 31 throughout the regular season. He 4.22 goals-against-average last season. was the youngest player to capture the Next Stop: the Prince of Wales Stakes

From page 15 now “the ultimate professional”. Adena Springs, including trainer Brian The victory was the first Queen’s Lynch, were confident in the young Plate for both Lynch and Hernandez. horse leading up to the day, despite With the first leg of the Canadian calling Shamn Ghost a “late bloomer”. Triple Crown under their belt, “He was never a precocious 2-year- Stronach Stables now has their eye set old,” Lynch said. “He was a slow on the Prince of Wales Stakes, held in learner. He always showed he was three weeks at Fort Erie Racetrack. The talented, but it took him a few starts to final leg returns to Woodbine for the get it together…when he first started to Breeders Stakes in August, as Stronach go to school, he had to sit at the back of says he has already heard comparisons the bus. He wasn’t the smartest.” to Triple Crown winner American Lynch went on to call Shaman Ghost Pharoah.

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Canada’s 148th Birthday Cake was cut by Councillors Tom Mrakas and Michael Thomp- son, Citizen of the Year Diane Buchanan, Mayor Geoff Dawe, MP Lois Brown, and Councillors Jeff Thom and Sandra Humfryes. Young Liam Yates, accompanied by dad Simon, cautiously makes a new friend – and the camel is equally cautious. (Second Row) First Nations’ artists from the White Pine Dancers kept the crowds enthralled while the Colour Guard stood at attention. (Third Row) Traditional games of horse- shoes were the order of the day behind the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, while music played throughout the day on the main stage. Sophie and Aiden of the Cana- dian Children’s Theatre Company brought to life The Cat in the Hat. (Fourth Row) This eye-catching owl was a highlight of the Birds of Prey show. Aurora Teen Idol finalist Kahlan Crowe had a good cheering section during the Top 7 rounds. (Bottom Row) Family activities included “fishing”, painting and mini-putt.

Auroran photos by David Falconer Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Page 17 Sports Hall of Fame eyes SARC for new location By Brock Weir longevity to Council’s declaration of 2015 MINI • BINS being the year of Sport in Aurora. It is The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame is set my understanding that once approved, to grow by five this fall when the Class the Town’s new sports plan is likely to of 2015 is honoured this November – but include a category entitled Celebrate and things are becoming a bit crowded. Promote Sport. I am suggesting a way to SERVICING AURORA & SURROUNDING AREA, 7 DAYS A WEEK Currently housed on the third floor achieve this.” of Aurora Town Hall, space for the Council was receptive to the idea FOR ALL YOUR DISPOSAL NEEDS Aurora Sports Hall of Fame (ASHoF) when Mr. McRoberts made his pitch. 1344 WELLINGTON ST., KING CITY, ON | 905.727.9297 | 416.301.0299 is becoming increasingly limited and Among the suggestions floated around organizers are hoping bare walls of the the table was the possibility of an Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex addition to the SARC, suggested by • LARGE SELECTION • PERENNIALS - HERBS (SARC) can give honourees a bit more Councillor Tom Mrakas to have every • ORNAMENTS • SOD - TOP SOIL elbow room, and more of a chance to be possibility examined. According to Al • ANNUALS • GRAVEL - CURBS appreciated by the community. Downey, Aurora’s Director of Parks The request was made at Council and Recreation, any new constructions • TREE SHRUBS • CHRISTMAS TREES by Bob McRoberts, who serves on the – whether it is at the SARC, or at a new • EVERGREENS • FIREWOOD ASHoF’s Board of Governors. Council sports facility which is likely to be a has now requested a report on the recommendation of the forthcoming SAM & MARY feasibility of re-housing the Hall at the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to 905.727.9297 SARC, the recommendations for which meet present and future growth needs – will come forward to a Council meeting would give due consideration to ASHoF this summer. space. 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We FAN MAN to the Town for providing this space – are having pent-up demand and we will the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame is alive. be requiring additional facilities, but However, given the size of the Hall, only when, where, how large, and what they one year of honourees’ artefacts can be will look like is going to be a discussion HAS RE-OPENED displayed. A larger space would allow [within] the Plan.” for the inclusion of a greater number of sports artefacts from a variety of iRIDE+ program expands ALL CEILING FANS & LIGHTING sources. It would also enable the addition CHATS’ transportation to of sports heritage items from the Aurora Collection. more people in need “A more visible location would After 35 years of serving local seniors, allow for increased visitation and more Community and Home Assistance awareness for the Hall. 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to dedicate their Aurora headquarters B a simple interaction around the political They come in every Thursday morning Wellington St. E. in his honour. table. They also served as co-chairs of and sing, just because. Sorry, this is “I am still a little stunned about it,” Walk-ins welcome the Provincial Special Olympics when not a choir, but members that enjoy said Mr. Fisch at the recent dedication the games were hosted in York Region singing and enjoy being together. When ceremony held on the steps of the in 2013. you hear the laughter and enjoyment it 130 Hollidge Blvd. Don Hillock Drive facility before an “We raised over $1 million for those is easy to understand why they are so audience of family, friends, and 905-727-6030 games and, probably more important, young at heart. colleagues. “This is truly a highlight we left a lasting legacy here in York of my career.” Region,” said the Chief. “We ensured For Markham Mayor Frank that $300,000 would remain here for Scarpitti, who serves as Chair of the Special Olympics here in York Region. Region’s Police Services Board, the As a member of the Police Services B S decision to dedicate the building in Mr. Board, Bill’s leadership and guidance P Fisch’s honour was multifold. directed the success of this police “I think the most important reason service for almost 18 years. Plumbing Service was his incredible commitment and “Security, safety and the quality of EST. 1972 dedication to community safety and life have been top priorities for Bill in ensuring the Police Services in our all his roles and what stands out for Region was the best in our province, in me is his proven track record to bring Canada, and indeed in North America,” people and organizations together to • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL said Mayor Scarpitti. “To say he vastly address the most important community contributed to the success of the police needs. He had always encouraged and 905-727-3210 service is really an understatement.” modelled the importance of partnering www.bobsplumbing.ca His leadership on the Board was with community organizations and integral to enhancing the role of encouraged York Regional Police to civilian police governance well beyond do the same. As a result of his ideals, York Region, he continued, particularly guidance and expectations, York in defining the term nation-wide. Regional Police has evolved as an “I know there have been a lot of organization that truly, truly makes a questions about [police governance] difference in its community.” over the last few years, but I can say Casting an eye over the metallic you only needed to see Bill Fisch in letters that now bear his name, Mr. action around the boardroom table Fisch said he accepted the honour and you would begin to understand “with humility and pride.” When he what great governance was all about.” first entered the public service over These efforts included advocacy 20 years ago, he did so with an eye for changes in regulations governing of ensuring the local police service access to medical marijuana and an was the best in Canada – an objective emphasis on funding to combat guns he says he is confident “without any and gangs. He was also instrumental hesitation” has been achieved. in finding community partners to “We should be proud of what we make the Community Safety Village have accomplished and I am very in Whitchurch-Stouffville a reality, proud to see my name here,” he said. along with Yellow Brick House and the “I am very proud the Chief will pass upcoming Belinda’s Place shelter for my name every day. I am very proud to women. say we have worked so hard to achieve “Your impact will be felt for many the goal we set out to achieve. I want years within this organization,” said to give all of you a big hand for what Mayor Scarpitti. you have accomplished over the last For Police Chief Eric Jolliffe, the 20 years. I am very proud to be a part dedication of “The Bill Fisch Centre of it.” Page 18 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Page 19 COMINGEVENTS Programs targeted to ensure residential THURSDAY, JULY 9 Join the Aurora Public Library’s Summer Science Lab today as we transform our program room into a fully functional science lab. Together we redevelopment is sustainable will explore scientific principles like force, mass and energy by doing exciting experiments. Some will be messy, some will be loud, but they will all be fun and By Brock Weir There is a lot we can do to dissuade standards, we are able to issue the interesting! 2.00 – 3.00 p.m., Optimist Room, Ages: that type of development from taking building permit,” said Ms. Van 6-9. Drop In. As debate continues over the future FRIDAY, JULY 10 place, but I think ultimately people Leeuwen. The Royal Canadian Legion will host a night of of the proposal to redevelop Highland will start doing that at some point and Added Marco Ramunno, Director dinner, games and prizes today from 4.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Banquet burgers and assorted salads will be Gate into a residential development, this is something we can do to help of Planning, on Councillor Gaertner’s served at $10 per person followed by a dance with smaller scale redevelopment projects preserve the natural environment to question on whether additional fees DJ Doug Anderson ending at midnight. Cost for the in the future may need to focus on the ensure natural infiltration happens could be imposed on developers: dance is $5 per person. Members are free. JULY 10 – 12 impact on the world around them. on site.” “The Official Plan does [encourage] Come to Town Park for the annual Shakespeare This follows the approval of a Permeable pavement, for instance, more environmentally sustainable in the Park featuring The Merry Wives of Windsor. Welcome to 1968, where wealthy, jealous husbands, motion from Councillor Paul Pirri will see infiltration of groundwater developments. [The developers] outrageous “far out” local characters, and the calling for a report on additional fees back into the soils where it belongs, are working with the conservation original “desperate housewives,” spin into a spiral of hilarious hijinks when Falstaff comes to town. Hard for redevelopments where lot size rather than onto roads and into storm authorities who no longer want to up for cash, the unscrupulous Falstaff hatches up a coverage would be on the rise with sewers, he said. This would be a step see stormwater management ponds, crazy plan that can’t possibly backfire – to cuckold Windsor’s wealthy husbands and get his greedy paws an eye to creating a reserve fund to on the road to preventing flooding so they are encouraging low impact on their money. However, the merry wives have a encourage low impact development disasters in Aurora, he added. developments to ensure stormwater real gas devising a scheme of their own to teach him a well-deserved lesson in Wooing 101. Featuring – particularly when it comes to the For Council, moving forward can infiltrate into the ground rather puppets, music, and just six actors playing over 15 homes of today being replaced by the on this would be a way for the than directly into storm sewers.” characters, this hilariously magnificent treat of artful deceit is not to be missed. monster homes of the future. municipality to take the reins, but MONDAY, JULY 13 In his motion, Councillor Pirri said members questioned whether this SENIOR SCAPE The Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, intensification targets mandated by should be limited just to housing presents Summer Arts Camps for kids. Join us for From page 17 a series of messy-and-memorable half-day camps the Province of Ontario will see an redevelopment. for ages 4 – 12. This week’s theme: Mosaic – A Pan American Art Trip. For information on all camps, increased emphasis on municipal “I have been reading up on and although they walk year round, call 905-713-1818, or visit auroraculturalcentre.ca. infrastructure, particularly when it different ways for municipalities and the summer is the best time to get WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 comes to water. Further development ownership to do some really great, outside and enjoy the fresh air. Every PARTAGEZ LE FRANÇAIS: York Region’s French Language Conversation Group expands to would ordinarily see a rise in surfaces innovative ways of being able to have Wednesday morning at 9.30 a.m, the Aurora with a session at Country Style (14980 Yonge impermeable to water, but this could the water flow rather than slide out Walking Club meets at the Seniors’ Street) from 6.30 – 8 p.m. This free group welcomes adults (from beginners to francophones) looking to change. and cause all kinds of problems,” Centre and they go walking. Each week put their French language conversation skills into “If you look around to a lot of the said Councillor Sandra Humfryes. “I they choose a different location and action. Francophones and stronger speakers are encouraged to share their French language skills communities to the south of us – really look forward to staff coming sometimes carpool to a new starting with less strong speakers. For more information, Toronto, the City of Hamilton – those back with perhaps some great ideas, place. email [email protected]. areas where a lot of infill has taken not just for redevelopment fees, but There is no need to register; just * * * * Aurora’s Concerts in the Park series continues place, the increased surface area perhaps some additional solutions.” show up, walk and stay healthy. tonight with A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, of homes does create a greater risk featuring John Stinson’s tribute to Canada’s greatest Building on this idea, Councillor songwriter and international folk-rock legend. You of flooding in these communities,” Wendy Gaertner questioned whether Get Buying will feel like you’re at a Gordon Lightfoot concert. August 1 is Seniors Day at the Aurora Concerts run from 7 – 9 p.m. Delicious food is said Councillor Pirri. “I would such sustainable practices – including available through on-site vendors at a nominal costs like staff to report on when people infiltration and grit separators – Farmers’ Market, and our members and donations of non-perishable food will be gladly are tearing down older homes and could be enshrined in either Aurora’s will be on stage to show you some of accepted for the Aurora Food Pantry. FRIDAY, JULY 17 putting up newer homes and infilling building code or Official Plan. our many talents. We will also have a The Town of Aurora’s Movies in the Park them to capacity [what the impacts “I think anything we can do to table/booth so come and say hello, ask celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Tonight, enjoy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off under the stars at would be] of an extra fee levied on protect the community and help questions about membership and/or Lambert Willson Park (135 Industrial Parkway the homes to go towards a reserve the environment is definitelypick up a newsletter or membership North). Arrive early to enjoy the pre-movie surprises! All movies begin at dusk. fund, ultimately to implement low worthwhile,” she said. application. * * * * impact developments either on those According to Techa Van Leeuwen, The Royal Canadian Legion will host a night of properties or properties nearby where Aurora’s Director of Building If you are interested in becoming a dinner, games and prizes today from 4.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Schnitzel and assorted sides will be served at $10 it makes sense. and Bylaw Services, the building member or volunteer, we are located at 90 per person followed by an all-request dance with DJ “As more people move into the code contains measures for energy John West Way across from the Aurora Rob Martine ending at midnight. Cost for the dance is $5 per person. Members are free. Town Hall. Come for a visit or a tour community in ten to 15 years, efficiency and energy conservation. SATURDAY, JULY 18 personally I see a lot of people buying These are, however, “minimum or give us a call at 905-716-4767. We The Aurora Historical Society hosts the Opening are always willing to show you around Ceremonies for their re-instituted grass tennis court homes on Murray and looking at homes standards.” with A Taste of Wimbledon today from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. built in the 1960s, tearing them down “If a building permit application or brag about the great benefits of the Enjoy Wimbledon style refreshments (strawberries and cream, Pimm’s, and sandwiches) and a tour

and putting up much larger homes. is submitted and it meets minimum Aurora Seniors’ Association of Hillary House and grounds. In the evening, the C

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A W D O A T ’S Y visitors are invited to play and watch tennis grudge BIRTHDA matches on the court. Register to play (singles and doubles) for just $20. * * * * The Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, 150 invites the public to the Opening Artists Receptions for Mino-Miikana Bimaazdiziwin (The Path of Life) by First Nations artist Donald Chretien, and Passage Between Two Worlds by Marissa Sweet and Erika CLASSIFIEDS Takacs. Launch from 1 – 4 pm; all welcome. Light refreshments. For information call 905-713-1818 or visit auroraculturalcentre.ca. Deadline: Friday, 4 pm, week prior to publication. SUNDAY, JULY 19 905-727-3300 Open: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Fun Day at Hillary House – Head over to Hillary House for country fair style games (bean bag toss, ring toss, croquet, and more!), and the Tennis in Canada Exhibit. The Aurora Lions Club APARTMENTS FOR RENT HELP WANTED will be serving burgers, fries, sausages, and other refreshments. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. APARTMENT FOR RENT – 1 Bedroom TUESDAY, JULY 21 Basement – newly renovated, separate en- A Healing Emotional Eating Support Group, a trance. Yard and parking. Available July 1. three-week session facilitated by a psychotherapist, begins today at Eating Disorders of York Region’s Walk to GO Station. No pets/no smoking. Rverwalk Wellness Centres (15213 Yonge Street, Suite $1000 all inclusive. 905-727-8046 x 22. Seeking Managing Editor 15). Do you find yourself having a very unhealthy relationship with food? Are you eating for emotional Come join an award winning, deeply rooted community newspaper in reasons, boredom, or intense hunger rather than for SERVICES fuel? This support group helps identify and provide Ontario looking for a hard working editor/general manager with tools for emotional eating and its short and long term negative consequences. Restricting, binging, purging ATTENTION a passion for community, news, and strong leadership skills. and emotional eating will be discussed. Useful Local People techniques will be presented to help individuals develop a healthier relationship with food. helpUpaint Needed Visit http://www.edoyr.com/support- Quality Custom Work Intl Company Growing. programs for more information and to register or Work From Home PT/FT/ email [email protected] or call 905-886-6632. Cost $90. 416-606-4662 Flex. Call/Text REquiREMEntS: ON TIME • ON BUDGET Terri 416-320-5857 WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 [email protected] • Knowledge of the newspaper industry Aurora’s Concerts in the Park series continues www.helpupaint.ca tonight with The Megacity Big Band. Enjoy an • Strong leader exciting evening of live big band favourites of jazz and swing from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Concerts run • Post Secondary Education from 7 – 9 p.m. Delicious food is available through SPAR-CLEAN on-site vendors at a nominal costs and donations of Takes pride • Sales skills an asset non-perishable food will be gladly accepted for the • Great personal skills Aurora Food Pantry. CLEANING SERVICE * * * * Servicing Aurora/Newmarket since 1996 • Have a positive attitude The Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, INSURED/BONDED presents First Nations artist Donald Chretien in Privately Owned and Operated • Willing to take chances and learn from your peers Conversation as part of his gallery exhibition Mino- Miikana Bimaazdiziwin (The Path of Life). Free artist 905-967-0445 • Hard working and enjoy rewards in a team environment talk from 6 – 7.30 p.m.; all welcome. For information, call 905-713-1818, or visit auroraculturalcentre.ca FRIDAY, JULY 24 The Royal Canadian Legion will host their dutiES and RESPonSiBilitiES: annual Christmas In July luncheon today from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. featuring a traditional Christmas • Manage editorial and operations with a focus on Dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, followed CONTENTS by decadent desserts. $15 per person. Tickets are building upon the strong history of the paper available at the Legion and reservations will be taken for tables of six or more. • Cover events, council, edit copy and layout pages SALE SATURDAY, JULY 25 The Aurora Historical Society presents Domestic • Be part of an ever growing team, developing new verticals and Sports with the Lawn Bowling Club today from Content sale of old 12 noon to 4 p.m. Presented in partnership with established Aurora home supplements for new revenue and income opportunities the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club and the Aurora Saturday July 11th from Community Tennis Club, this event will feature tennis demonstrations in period costume, as well 11am to 5pm held on site at: Base + Performance Bonuses as lawn bowling and tennis demonstrations at 144 Temperance St. Aurora coMPEnSation: McMahon Park. Beer, cider, and wine, as well as pulled pork provided by the Aurora Lions Club will be served on the Hillary House grounds. Ethan Allen dining room suite, * * * * table with two leafs, 6 matching The Town of Aurora’s Movies in the Park chairs, side board and cabinets, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Tonight, coffee table and end tables in enjoy Mockingjay under the stars at Machell Park (2 Ethan Allen, small dining let’s talk. Aurora Heights Drive). Arrive early to enjoy the pre- movie surprises! All movies begin at dusk. room table and chairs, occasional chairs, two swivel WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Aurora’s Concerts in the Park series continues rockers, two love seat/bed sofas, tonight at Town Park with The Wheat Kings. The wall table, wooden dresser, top EMail RESuME foR conSidERation: ultimate tribute to “The Tragically Hip”, the Wheat hats, pots and pans, table saw, Kings deliver the same energy, style and sounds as the Ray Stanton Hip themselves, giving audiences exactly what they golf clubs and carts, steele lockers came to feel and hear. Concerts run from 7 – 9 p.m. and other misc. items. [email protected] Delicious food is available through on-site vendors at a nominal cost and donations of non-perishable food will be gladly accepted for the Aurora Food Pantry. Page 18 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 9, 2015 Page 19 Aurora’sAurora’s At Your Service OPENFOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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