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REVISEDWHY PROOF PAY MORE? Highland Gate redevelopment “jigsaw”

should be split: Council TIME SENSITIVE By Brock Weir hearing from over 15 area residents, whatever comes of these plans could MATERIAL as well as the proponents of the set a precedent Aurora-wide. The proposed redevelopment of the redevelopment plan, at a public Comments from the public were YOU NAME IT PLEASE RETURN former Highland Gate Golf Course to planning meeting held to discuss the received by Council as a whole and taken ...WE FRAME IT PROOFED a residential infill development is a proposal last week. back by the developers, Geranium, to WITHIN AN HOUR complex “jigsaw” which should be split The meeting, which was held at be responded to in writing, but what 16686 Yonge St., Newmarket (905) 895-4084 into smaller parcels for both residents St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High some say is needed is a breakdown of Across from Mandarin Buffet Restaurant OF RECEIPT, and lawmakers to fully digest, School, was attended by hundreds of the various moving parts contained THANK YOU according to Council. affected residents living around – and in in the plan so the best solution can be 905-729-2287 Several Councillors voiced their the vicinity of – the former golf course, arrived at. FAX: 905-729-2541 concerns on looking at the extensive as well as members of the community “The public planning process is plan on a piece by piece basis after at large, who expressed concern that [email protected] Continued on page 18

Proofed and Harper makes final push Ballots set and advance polls approved by with area candidates open for Federal election By Brock Weir Date: By Brock Weir Conservative Party of Canada. Yvonne Date of insertion: Feb.6/14 Kelly is vying for your vote as the NDP Canadians have just under two Sales Rep.: JG weeks to make a choice on who The nomination deadline has passed candidate, while Vanessa Long is in they want to form the next Federal and the ballots are firmed up for the the race for the Green Party and Kyle government and for Conservative upcoming October 19 Federal election. Peterson for the Liberals. NTT T KWS T IS T In this, the first election that will Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond leader Stephen Harper, of course, CC T OC T SFPT VWT that choice is clear. see Aurora split into two Federal Hill sees Leona Alleslev carrying the Mr. Harper made his remarks electoral ridings at Wellington Street, Liberal banner, while Kyle Bowles is surrounded by York Region five candidates each are vying for your in the race for the Animal Alliance &ODVVLÀHGHDUOXJ candidates on Monday on a campaign attention in both the reconfigured Environment Voters Party of Canada. stop in Richmond Hill, which was riding of Newmarket-Aurora and the Costas Menegakis, the incumbent for a rally for local party faithful, at newly-created riding of Aurora-Oak portions of Richmond Hill contained the manufacturing plant for Hibar Ridges-Richmond Hill. in the new riding, seeks election as the Systems. In Newmarket-Aurora, perennial Conservative candidate, while Brenda Joined by Newmarket-Aurora candidate Dorian Baxter is once again Power, representing the NDP and Green candidate Lois Brown and Aurora- seeking election as a member of the Party candidate Randi Ramdeen also Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill candidate Progressive Canadian Party, while seek your vote. incumbent Lois Brown is seeking While most Canadians will go to the Continued on page 7 re-election as candidate for the Continued on page 3

Campaign to On October 19th Re-elect Vote Lois BROWN LOIS BROWN CONSERVATIVE for in the new riding of NEWMARKET-AURORA A Strong Economy Lower Taxes Balanced Budgets

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COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Date Time Location Meeting Thursday, October 8 7 p.m. Council Chambers Committee of Adjustment Tuesday, October 13 1 p.m. Tannery Room Joint Council Committee Tuesday, October 13 3 p.m. Leksand Room Community Recognition Review Ad Hoc Committee Tuesday, October 13 7 p.m. Council Chambers Council Wednesday, October 14 7 p.m. Council Chambers Public Planning* Tuesday, October 20 7 p.m. Council Chambers General Committee* Wednesday, October 21 7 p.m. Aurora Public Library Library Board

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

*Meetings can be viewed online by visiting www.aurora.ca/gcstream PUBLIC NOTICES

The Town of Aurora proclaimed 2015 as the Year of Sport Need a permit? in Aurora. Please see the upcoming sport events below that support the importance of healthy sport and activities in our We're open late community. Are you a homeownerEVENING orHOURS contractor BY APPOINTMENT in need of a permit PROGRAM for a home renovation rd Event: 3 Annual Sports Hall of Fame The Town issues a new monthly E-Newsletter called Aurora project? Can’tAre make you a homeownerit during orregular contractor business in need of hours?a permit for The a home Town of Aurora is offering Matters to help keep residents informed of events and what’s renovation project? Can’t make it during regular business hours? Induction Dinner Celebration extended hoursThe by Town appointment of Aurora is offering on: extended October hours 22 by. appointment on: happening in Town. The newsletter is available by subscription Date: Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. JUNE JULY SEPTEMBER OCTOBER and will also be posted for reference on the Town website. Book your appointment today for a quick, “one-stop-shop” permit process. Call Location: Cole Hall – St. Andrew’s College 905-727-3123 ext. 4390, 4394 or 4388 or email [email protected] For more information, please visit www.aurorashof.ca To subscribe, please visit www.aurora.ca/auroramatters 25 23 17 22 Please contactBook us your at appointment least one today day for a quick,in advance. “one-stop-shop” The permit Evening process. Hours by Appointment Call 905-727-3123 ext. 4390, 4394 or 4388 or email [email protected] Program allowsPlease for contact review us at of least projects one day in that advance. qualify under the Town’s Residential Express PermitThe Program. Evening Hours by Appointment Program allows for review of projects that qualify under the Town’s Residential Express Permit Program. For information on projects that qualify, please visit www.aurora.ca/REPP For informationAppointments on projects take place that at Aurora qualify, Town Hall, please visit www.aurora.ca/REPP Public Skating in the Fall 100 John West Way, Building Services department, 3rd floor WHAT’S HAPPENING Appointmentswww.aurora.ca/buildingservices take place at Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Building Services Fall is a great time to strap on your skates again! department, 3rd floor www.aurora.ca/buildingservices Visit www.aurora.ca for details on the Fall public skating schedule. 2016 Budget: Have your say! Happening Tonight! Celebrate your birthday in the pool!

This spring and summer consider hosting your birthday at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) pool. Enjoy 1-hour in the teaching pool and leisure pool with water slide access plus a party room! Colours For more information, please call 727-3123 ext. 3117 or email [email protected]. of Fall Budget consultations have started. Have your say on how your property taxes are being spent! Concert How can you get involved? Take the Citizen Budget survey at aurora.citizenbudget.com or www.aurora.ca/citizenbudget and you could win a $250 Cineplex gift card. Attend one of the upcoming Budget consultations: Featuring Blue Radio, a tribute to Blue Rodeo Date Time Purpose Club Aurora Seminar Series and a tribute to Keith Urban Sign up now for our fall sessions! Ultimate Urban, Monday, November 2 7 p.m. Kick-off Operating Thursday, October 8, 2015 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Budget Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells Street Stretching 101 Saturday, November 7 9 a.m. Operating Budget Review (Corner of Wells Street and Mosley Street) Monday, November 16 7 p.m. Aurora Public Library Board, • Enjoy an evening of pumpkin carving* Aurora Cultural Centre Join us for an informative and interactive stretching session. and live entertainment Board and Aurora Historical Gentle stretching exercises can help to increase the elasticity Society presentations only • Participate in our old-fashioned of muscles and connective tissues. It is important to have a community corn roast** good degree of flexibility to help lower your chances of injury Monday, November 23 7 p.m. Hold for Budget Review * Pumpkins and carving supplies follow-up if necessary during exercise and to alleviate postural problems. Enhanced will be provided while quantities last flexibility can also improve performance in aerobic training, **A nominal fee applies Tuesday, December 8 7 p.m. Regular Council – Budget muscular conditioning and in sport. An introduction to foam Approval Report Food donations for the local rolling and its therapeutic benefits will also be discussed. food pantry are greatly appreciated! To speak at a Budget consultation, please email Monday, October 19, 2015 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. [email protected] Another exciting event Proudly sponsored by Call 905-726-4762 or visit Aurora Family Leisure Complex, Program Room C brought to you by www.aurora.ca/fallconcert Visit us at www.aurora.ca/budget for additional budget Members are FREE! Non-members $5 | Course code 40314 for more information #auroraconcerts information. This section will be updated throughout the Please note, we reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. Budget process.

Event at Aurora Public Library Join us for a spooky night of haunted trails and ghost tales! Registration is open for all Fall Programs Photography Exhibit: Burma circa 1996 ’ Registration is now open for a wide variety of Fall recreation Experience the cultural tapestry of Burma through the eyes of Aurora’s programs. From art to cooking, from science to sports and fitness, Karen Connelly in a haunting series of photographs taken during there is something for the whole family. Programs and workshops the author’s time in the country. Some images include text from are available for preschool, children, youth and adults. For more Burmese Lessons and The Lizard Cage. The exhibit is on display Saturday, October 24, 2015 • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. information, please visit www.aurora.ca/recguide nd from October 7 to 24 in the Colleen Abbott Gallery on the 2 HauntedSheppard’s Bush • 36 Industry Street (corner ofForest Mary Street and Industry Street) floor. Opening Reception is on Thursday, October 8 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Youth Drop-In’s at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC)

Come by the Aurora Family Leisure Complex to enjoy our youth programs for those 12 to 17 years old. Drop into The Loft for FREE THANK YOU or keep active by visiting our gymnasium drop-ins Monday to Friday. Visit www.aurora.ca/youthprograms for schedules. • Explore the haunted trails! One trail for little WristbandsNEW! must be goblins and one for those not faint-of-heart purchased in advance Aquatic Lane and Leisure Swims • Get into the Halloween spirit by the bonﬁ re Wristbands are available for purchase at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, after exploring the decorated trails, 135 Industrial Parkway North and the Make a splash this Fall with our leisure and lane swims. Please the three “must experience” cabins and Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, the NEW Casper’s Scare School bus 1400 Wellington Street East. Wristbands call 905-726-4770 for schedules and more information or visit cost $5 per person. Please note, www.aurora.ca/aquatics • Enjoy crafts and Halloween activities at wristbands are sold in advance only. the Aurora Family Leisure Complex • Charitable barbecue available on site. We need your help! Give your input on the Sport Please note, a nominal fee applies. Plan & Parks Recreation Master Plan Please note, we reserve the right to cancel, Thank you to all residents and visitors who attended the amend or change activities. The Town of Aurora is preparing a Sport Plan and a separate Parks Electronic Vehicle (EV) Roadshow on Saturday, A complimentary shuttle bus service is available & Recreation Master Plan to guide parks, recreation and sport September 26. to and from the Aurora Family Leisure Complex services to the year 2031. and Sheppard’s Bush Your commitment to preserving our environment Please complete our Online Community Survey by visiting and supporting the use of globally friendly vehicles is Another exciting event Proudly www.surveymonkey.com/r/auroraprs or attend a public meeting commendable. For more information about electronic vehicles brought to you by sponsored by this Fall to review the draft plans. Call 905-726-4762 or visit or the Town’s 2015 Corporate Environmental Action Plan www.aurora.ca/hauntedforest For additional information, please visit our web pages at please email [email protected] or call 905-727-1375. for more information #AuroraHauntedForest www.aurora.ca/masterplan and www.aurora.ca/sportplan Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 Page 3 Canada Votes 2015 – Candidate Spotlight: Randi Ramdeen (Green Party– Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill) A vote for the Greens would be “lucrative” investment, says candidate

By Brock Weir passed] we want to repeal it and I would love to be a part of that change.” If everyone who said they “wanted” Ms. Ramdeen was the final candidate to vote Green actually did so when it to make it onto the Aurora-Oak Ridges- came to marking their ballots, Canada Richmond Hill ballot by the end-of- would be in for a wave of change, says September deadline and although Randi Ramdeen, Green Party candidate she admits she was “late for the run”, for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill. she has since been trying to make up Many people, she says, simply want for lost time. Door knocking is key to be rid of the present Conservative to the success of any politician, but government and are prepared to just increasingly Ms. Ramdeen says she has vote for the NDP or Liberals to achieve been finding herself augmenting her that end, but by not voting with their campaign speaking to potential voters heart, they are not going to get the true outside of places like grocery stores. change they want, she says. In that kind of venue, she says she “A healthy government is multiple finds it easier to connect with more parties with many different ideas and people at once and encourage a dialogue views on how to run things property,” on the issues that matter to them. Randi Randeen is representing the Green Party in Aurora’s south riding. she says. “I absolutely believe in having “One thing I am constantly hearing Submitted photo opposition as the best way to learn and is ‘we want job,’” she says. “The Green grow. Voting Green will take a lot of Party has a lot of great ideas for is never going to go away,” she says. hurdle to overcome is strategic voting. time to really affect things, but we have helping with jobs and one of their main “Not focusing on it now doesn’t make A vote for the Green Party, on the other to start somewhere. In 2008, we didn’t ideas is to think small first. We want any sense because people are having hand, could be strategic as well – “but it have a seat and now we do. to really invest in small business and children and they want better futures is just a long-term strategy.” “Taking a stand and voting for small business owners to create local for their kids. The earth is finite and if “Loyalty is a big thing and people policies and a party you truly believe jobs. We want to invest in trades like we’re not taking care of it, that is all we are sensitive about it,” she says. “Many in has to start somewhere and if carpenters and electricians to update have. We have to focus on making sure people may not know the other party’s everybody did, it would make a huge buildings and homes and save energy. that it is sustainable as possible and stances and may not know they connect difference.” While doing that, as well as investing in make sure the quality of life for our better with another party, but they just Ms. Ramdeen, 35, is a native of education and training programs, we kids is just as good as it was for us.” happen to be party-loyal. The biggest Prescott, ON. Having moved to Toronto will look at sustainable investments in Looking ahead to the final days of the thing is to get people to be non-partisan five years ago, she was inspired to get renewable energy so we can eventually election, Ms. Ramdeen says a significant for a moment.” more involved in the political world make that shift from that older way of around her by Green Party leader life into a new, sustainable future.” Elizabeth May. After the 2008 Federal Focusing on “small communities” is E BEND FARM Debates, Ms. Ramdeen says she found a fundamental of the platform, she says, H a leader who was “on point” with and how every Member of Parliament T Market & Gardens everything she had to say and made the should conduct themselves. Elected most sense. After doing her research, representatives should be the voice of she found it was a perfect fit for her. their constituents in Ottawa and she PUMPKINS

“I started to become more active has found comfort in the Green Party OUND Pick from 1000s of around the announcement of Bill C-51,” not “muzzling” their candidate. pumpkins starting at R she says. “I found it appalling this A fully accountable government is bill was being proposed and what was also a platform plank Ms. Ramdeen says $1.00 & up most sad is it is taking away the rights she is proud to take door-to-door (or to of Canadians. As an activist myself the local grocery store). As she became * TOONIE WAGON RIDE * BBQ fighting for animal rights, I would more involved with politics, she was be considered a target as a potential struck by the Green Party’s policy of Admission $3 / person terrorist. Any activist group who wants publishing all their expenses and every * We have straw bales, Indian corn, to stand up for things they don’t feel are receipt online. gourds, squash, corn stalks, fall mums right could be considered terrorist, and “Climate action and making change DAMIR VRANCIC * In our market we have fresh that is not Canadian. I felt I had to be for a more sustainable future is also LAW OFFICE vegetables & fruit, frozen pies, a part of stopping it [and although it something we need, and is an issue that treats, ice cream, honey, jam BUSINESS LAW, * Saturday wagon rides REAL ESTATE, * Play in the corn maze, straw maze WILLS & ESTATES *HOURS: Pet & feed Mon.-Fri. the farm animals 9am-6pm; Advance polls open Friday Sat.* Check 9am-5pm; out the scarecrowCLOSED displaysSUNDAY

around the yard Cardinal From page 1 Street can cast their votes from 9.30 OPEN Golf Course 905-841-6411 HWY. 9  polls on Monday, October 19 (check your a.m. to 9.30 p.m. at the Aurora Public HOLIDAY MONDAY AURORA RD. 10am - 3pm Kettleby Rd. voter card for your polling location), Library while those residents living on  Round the Providing valued and trusted Bend Farm JANE ST. early polls are set to open this Friday, the north side of Wellington Street can 16225 Jane St., Kettleby KEELE ST. legal advice since 1983 running through Monday. Aurorans vote from 12 noon to 8 p.m. at Aurora 400 HWY. AURORA RD. living on the south side of Wellington Town Hall. 905-727-0023

Holiday Service Schedule THE RED CROSS Thanksgiving Holiday

MUNICIPAL OFFICE is looking for you to Aurora Town Hall (100 John West Way) will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving HELP SYRIAN REFUGEES Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

If you would like to pay a water or tax bill, On line - www.redcross.ca/aurora cares payments can be placed in the drop-off box 24 hours TAX RECEIPT a day outside of Town Hall. Please do not place cash Or CALL 1-800-481-111– Credit Card Gov’t will match payments in the boxes and remember to include your payment stub along with your payment. Alternatively, Or By Cheque – Box 4000, Mississauga L5M 9Z9 your gift you may pay your bills through your ATM or through your bank’s online banking service. Parking tickets can be paid online at www.paytickets.ca “People putting their money, while others mouth their support” LIBRARY EMERGENCY SERVICES The Aurora Public Library will be CLOSED As always, the Town TOWN OF AURORA on Monday, October 12. will continue to provide PUBLIC NOTICE essential and emergency For more information, please visit services. www.aurorapl.ca or call 905-727-9494. For Town-related emergency situations, please call 905-727-1375 WASTE COLLECTION or 905-727-3123 and Waste collection is NOT AFFECTED by the follow the voice prompts. SEEKING CITIZEN MEMBERS FOR THE TOWN OF AURORA Thanksgiving Day holiday. For information, please consult your 2015 Waste Management FOR ALL OTHER ADVISORY AND AD HOC COMMITTEES Guide and Recycling Calendar. EMERGENCIES, Aurora Town Council invites residents to apply to participate as a citizen member CALL 9-1-1 of one of the following: Advisory and Ad Hoc Committees Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2015 RECREATION CENTRES • Heritage Advisory Committee: Two (2) citizen members Aurora Family Leisure Complex, 135 Industrial Parkway North | 905-841-7529 • Canada 150 Ad Hoc Committee: Five (5) citizen members Saturday, October 10 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 11 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 905-727-3123, ext. 4227. Any member of the general public residing Monday, October 12 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Aurora may apply.

| Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington Street East 905-726-4770 What is the application process? Saturday, October 10 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 11 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointment to Committees is open to all residents of Aurora, or owners of land within the municipality, Monday, October 12 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or a tenant of land for business tax purposes in Aurora. Applications must be submitted to the Town on the approved application form. Application forms and additional information can be picked up at Aurora Please note: Town Hall, or by visiting the Town’s website at www.aurora.ca • The SARC pool will be CLOSED all weekend for maintenance • On Monday, October 12, shinny hockey, parent and tot and adult skate are Applications should be addressed to the Deputy Clerk and submitted by email to [email protected] or cancelled at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex by fax at 905-726-4732. Applications can also be submitted by mail or hand delivered to • The Aurora Seniors’ Centre is CLOSED on Monday, October 12 100 John West Way, P.O. Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1. • For complete recreation schedules, including fitness classes, pool, gymnasium, rock wall and The Loft hours, please visit www.aurora.ca Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 | www.aurora.ca/publicnotices | 905-727-3123, ext. 4227 Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 Page 5 LetterS to the editor Machell’s Corners Voter felt “humiliated” at all-candidates meeting

On September 24, I attended the All- Candidates Debate at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School and stayed for its entirety. I noticed that the Conservative candidate, Costas Menegakis, was only answering questions planted by fellow Conservatives in the audience. Mr. Menegakis’ entire argument sounded nothing less than scripted. So, finally I had enough and decided I was going to ask a question to the Conservative candidate. It felt like an eternity had passed by the time I reached the microphone. But, when my turn came, I asked Mr. Menegakis how the Conservative Party can justify sending cheques to the wealthiest 1% while the middle class continues to suffer? Mr. Menegakis responded that he could not hear the question, which then had to be repeated five times. When he finally acknowledged that he understood the question, his only response was that my question was echoing a typical Liberal punchline. In other words, he was completely dismissive of my question, of me as a fellow citizen, and he completely humiliated me in front of the other candidates, the question panel and the audience. Dean Martin’s Celebrity Boast It is my belief that he treated me Last week, I was in Los Angeles for recently when several of the “stars” so disrespectfully for two simple a slightly belated birthday celebration appointed to the Senate rapidly and reasons: firstly, he simply did not with four friends who are also publicly lost their lustre. (Let’s all like the question that I was asking celebrating birthdays within a three- thank Nancy Greene for holding up because it highlights serious gaps in week window around this time of year. her end of the bargain, so far). Media the Conservatives’ plan. And, secondly, It was wonderful to catch up with these personalities and “star candidates” for I believe that Mr. Menegakis was friends who, while all mutual, have the Conservatives and Liberals seem to mocking the fact that, as an individual never quite been able to coordinate a settle in more comfortably in the House with a physical impairment, I could not get-together with all four of us in the BROCK’S of Commons. express my question as clearly as most same place at the same time. But, how many people actually cast other individuals. BANTER It is always interesting to visit Brock Weir their ballots based on whether a party I am just as Canadian as an able- California. Aside from warm weather has received a star endorsement or if bodied individual. However, it saddens Conservative leader chose wisely. nearly all year ‘round, and the beautiful the name on the ballot itself belongs to me that the Conservative candidate Over the course of the four-hour-plus scenery thanks to the nearby Pacific a star candidate? views me as less than equal. trip home to Toronto, I pondered this. Ocean and numerous unique natural Does having Mr. Gretzky or Mr. While it is true that I have volunteered And, due to my sleep deprived state, I features, it is a fascinating experience Sutherland on your team make any for Leona Alleslev, the Liberal candidate probably pondered this far longer than to be completely immersed in a place undecided voters sit up straighter in for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill I should have: how much weight do which, in itself, is nearly entirely their respective seats to take a closer for the past several months, I must these “celebrity” endorsements carry immersed in the culture of celebrity. look at the blue and orange platforms? emphasize the fact that I have never in Canada? It is not a bad thing, of course. Does Ms. Anderson, pausing her re- felt unwelcome in her campaign office. Canada is unique in not having any Every city has to have its niche, and enactment of her famous Baywatch The Liberal team has a plan to invest in particular “star system” to speak of. Los Angeles’ niche might be a bit more stride along Wreck Beach long enough to people and in a better tomorrow. They Ever since Mary Pickford hit the road glamorous than others. hammer in a sign for Mr. Mulcair raise believe that every Canadian is equal no to conquer New York and California, With this, comes a perception that any awareness of her political leanings matter their abilities. acquiring the brand of “America’s it is a city of Democrats, Lefties and, for any part of her demographic who is It is time for a government that will Sweetheart” along the way, actors in the 1950s, Reds, where Republicans not already a member of PETA? support all Canadians. Let us show (singers – and Rachael McAdams – are get a bad rap. (Of course, those who Mr. Trudeau might have better luck Stephen Harper and his Conservative a different story) seem to either head perpetuate this myth are often ones in flexing the muscle that comes with government that we have core values south to seek fame and fortune, or who put former middling B-movie the large following Ms. McCallion still and we do not support running the remain in Canada to generate Canadian actors Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis enjoys in her retirement, but does this government with fear and division. content and be on the forefront of on his-and-hers pedestals representing play anywhere else but in Southern I’m appalled at the ignorance the building an industry. Canadian actors all that is right and Right with the Ontario? Conservative candidate displayed who bask in the rare glory of a hit world). I have my own doubts, and people towards me. As a result, when I am Can-Con TV series have no trouble This was evident to a degree when I were quick to point out that under the indeed able to vote, I will never vote for balancing this while flitting back and was there, with Bernie Sanders posters, new rules neither Mr. Gretzky nor Mr. him or his Party. forth between community theatre, Benjamin Williamson signs – and a particularly clever mural commercials, or holding down another, Sutherland are entitled to vote in this Aurora – popping up in the most random of better paying, reliable job. month’s Federal election, but I would places. But, I digress. So, Mr. Harper found his star be very interested in hearing your (Editor’s Note: The Auroran reached Actually, I’m not really digressing endorsement from a Canadian who views. out to Mr. Menegakis’ campaign to in- because last Sunday morning, I had needs no introduction around the Certainly it can’t be doubted that clude a response in this week’s edition. a chance encounter at Los Angeles world. Mr. Mulcair found his star influential celebrities like Oprah A response had not been received at International Airport with an backing in Donald Sutherland and, played an important role stateside in press time) entertainment icon, and a particular most recently, American comedian getting Barack Obama the nomination favourite of mine. (I won’t name names Sarah Silverman (who also threw her and the win the first time around, but Technology changes too fast in this venue, but I’ll give out one clue: weight behind a British Columbia I can’t think of any cases north of the for LED payback to make my real-life job and his most famous NDP candidate). Let’s face it, though: border that can be viewed in the same sense: reader television occupation are one and the Mr. Mulcair didn’t have to go far to lens. same. Did that influence me in this line get the Sutherland Seal of Approval. of work? Most probably) THANK YOU I have been a resident of Aurora After all, our own far more worldly In addition to acting, he is a noted On a final note, I would like to thank since 1994. and sophisticated version of “The activist in many arenas and never everyone who took the time to wish me a Having managed technology Donald” has always been proud to fly shies away from giving his opinion on Happy Birthday over the last couple of companies with over 2,000 employees the flag for his former father-in-law’s politics, so our conversation headed in weeks, including Councillor Jeff Thom for many years, I have always legacy. Sutherland also earmarked this direction rather quickly. who issued a shout-out during Public been surprised on how Town Mr. Trudeau as his back-up choice, His opinion on the present Canadian Service Announcements at Council, Council seems able to spend taxpayers while Hurricane Hazel McCallion has government was quite firm and former councillor Don Constable who money with little regard to logic and/or thrown her considerable clout behind decisive. I like that in a person. I don’t arranged a cake at last month’s Vote making sound financial decisions. the political scion. particularly care what side of the Smart session for Newmarket-Aurora It just appears that Council choices Pamela Anderson seems to be a bit of political spectrum you happen to be on, candidates (and carried through are either based on personal agendas a wildcard. I’ve read quotes attributed left, right, or somewhere in between, Brevik Hall with aplomb by the mother or some kind of Provincial initiative to her favouring both Mr. Mulcair and but I admire people with strength in of event organizer Kelsea Walsh), and that is sometimes unproven or without Mr. Trudeau, with the former seeming their convictions and the reasons to for the crowd who sang, accompanying much merit. to have a bit of edge. Wear it in good back them up. the cake presentation, despite it being What looks good does not necessarily health, Tom. Let’s just say, if Stephen Harper absolutely mortifying! mean it makes sense! But, like Endorsements aside, bringing had to choose blindly between this It helped make crossing that most Canadians we stay quiet and celebrities or other notables officially gentleman and Wayne Gretzky in onto your team can be risky business, threshold into my thirties all the more Continued on page 8 conjuring up an endorsement, the as the Conservatives found out special.

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Aurora resident and veteran Allan Griffiths recently celebrated his 102nd birthday at the Aurora Seniors’ Cen- tre, with some birth- POLITICS day cake and a well- earned glass of wine AS USUAL with friends after yet Alison Collins-Mrakas another heated game of bridge. Mr. Griffiths, Change the Game who served with the Royal Navy during the Mercifully, we are nearing the end of Spanish Civil War and the Federal Election campaign. the Second World War, is an active member at Just two scant weeks are left. the Centre and a reg- There will undoubtedly be a flurry of ular around the card ads and a bevy of “policy” announcements tables. Auroran photo in the days to come, all designed to entice by Brock Weir those not yet already decided into voting for Larry, Curly or Shemp. My flippant tone is not meant to be disrespectful, but it is difficult to adopt any other tone given the circumstances. I find the whole exercise somewhat frustrating. An interesting debate at Queen’s Park executives with compensation well below I have said it before, but I want more than There was an interesting bit of political that. canned talking points from our would-be theatre at Queen’s Park recently when The member for Timmins-James Bay Premiers. Policy not pandering please! Giles Bisson, NDP MPP for Timmins- goes on about raises to Community Care I am frustrated by both the media James Bay, put forward a private Access Centres (CCAC) CEOs, yet his bill coverage and the seeming apathy of those members bill calling on the government does not capture them. The bill the NDP who are supposed to be listening. to cap top public servant salaries. voted against – Bill 8 – addresses that. I understand that media chase I found myself voting against the bill, The NDP bill does not. “stories”, but they shape them too. even though I’ve been shocked at the View From As Deputy Premier Deb Matthews said And the narrative on this campaign is salaries some in public office are paid, when she spoke against the proposed misshapen, in my opinion. I did a quick and understand the current public mood Queen’s Park Bill, “The third party has a good bumper scan of columnists in the three major for reform. Chris Ballard, MPP sticker here, but it’s bad public policy.” papers (okay I did look at the fourth too, Newmarket-Aurora But, I couldn’t vote for Mr. Bisson’s When our government passed the but the obvious bias in the majority of bill for a number of reasons. First among we’re implementing it right now. Broader Public Sector Accountability their commentators’ sputtering drives me them we are already in the process Bill 8 expands the Ontario Act, it allowed the government to put in bonkers). And the focus of the opinion of doing exactly what Mr. Bisson and Ombudsman’s role to include place hard caps on executive salaries, columns? How apathetic voters are. How the NDP have asked, through Bill 8, municipalities, school boards and including universities and colleges. The they are not paying attention to the issues, An Act to promote public sector and publicly funded universities. It requires restraint applies to designated executives etc. MPP accountability and transparency cabinet ministers, parliamentary and officeholders who earn $100,000 or With relatively few exceptions, little by enacting the Broader Public Sector assistants, opposition leaders and their more per year at hospitals, universities, commentary was provided on the actual Executive Compensation Act, 2014. respective staff to post expenses online, colleges, school boards and Ontario’s the issues –The TPP? Keystone pipeline? I share the frustration around making Ontario a leader in expense hydro entities. Our government is the Economy? Health care? If you are going compensation for executives in the reporting. first in Ontario’s history to legislate caps. to engage in attacks of the electorate for public sector, and I absolutely believe Bill 8 requires the Speaker to post We’re taking a thoughtful, evidence- their lack of awareness of the issues, then that Ontarians need a clear rationale as online MPP expense information for out- based approach to controlling executive perhaps you should first demonstrate that to why people are paid what they’re paid. of-riding travel, hotel accommodations compensation. It is important that we’re you know what those issues are lest you Our government thinks that every related to that travel, meals and thoughtful and that we do our homework. be seen as somewhat hypocritical. dollar counts, that everybody needs to hospitality. What that means is the caps we One hopes that folks are paying do their part, and we are as outraged as Bill 8 establishes a patient ombudsman implement must be reasonable and allow attention, and to an extent they are. But anyone at some of the examples we have and expanding the Provincial Advocate us to manage public dollars responsibly just what exactly has caught the attention seen where there isn’t a clear rationale. for Children and Youth’s mandate. Bill 8 while continuing to attract good talent. of some voters is somewhat disheartening, We agree this issue is one that needs gives the government greater oversight The plan also includes significant disconcerting, discombobulating. to be addressed. We support the desire over air ambulance providers. compliance and enforcement measures, If pollsters are to be believed (and of the opposition to take a strong stand. Bill 8 puts hard caps on executive which, for example, would require that is a different conversation entirely), However, we have already done it. We’ve compensation. organizations to repay any amount then focus seems to be on a narrow issue already taken a strong stand when it The NDP bill deals only with people above the compensation frameworks. of national identity. Important for sure, comes to executive compensation. who are hitting that maximum of The frameworks will be fully applicable no question. I would hazard a guess that We have already passed Bill 8 and $480,000. Our bill covers all people, all Continued on page 21 most folks would have a rather strong opinion on what constitutes appropriate expressions of national identity. Our children could become Canadian Ninja Warriors However, is that the only issue? And is it even an issue at all? If inches of column As a society, we have to be generally through various timed obstacle courses. in multiple media are any indication of its concerned about children’s lack of The obstacle courses required importance, it is outsized in comparison physical activity and the dietary competitors to exhibit strength, to many others competing issues. And challenges that many have. endurance and balance. that, dear friends, is what frustrates me. I don’t see any kids playing street The 2015 season started out with over When there should be attention, there is hockey or any kids getting together 3,200 contestants, all competing in both distraction. to play baseball or football in the park city qualifying and city finals around At times, the various party leaders anymore. the country. appear as nothing more than ciphers, As a child, I recall playing street According to the show’s website, FRONT PORCH not leaders. The manifestation in human hockey from morning until night with “those who successfully complete form of policy and position as decided by my buddies. We would even take on PERSPECTIVE the finals course in their designated Stephen Somerville focus group testing. Calculated messaging other “streets” where I grew up. First region move on to the national finals designed to appeal to targeted pockets of team to twenty was usually considered round in Las Vegas, where they face undecided voters. the winner. discussion on the state of physical a stunning four-stage course modeled Don’t get me wrong. I don’t blame Maybe it takes too much effort to get education in Canada. after the famed Mt. Midoriyama course them. It’s not their fault. They are merely everyone together today or maybe kids If you are of my vintage, then in Japan. The winner will take home a playing the game with the rules that we just like to play in their leagues and you may recall one of the programs grand prize of $1,000,000 (U.S.)”. have - if not agreed to - then acquiesced to. want their free time to do other things. associated with ParticipACTION - the These contestants were regular folks The game of politics isn’t about The problem is that this “free time” “Awards of Excellence”. from across the U.S. providing clear statements about what - in a great deal of cases - leads to I believe the government was doing These men and women contestants you stand for. It isn’t about being right or children playing video games on the this program in concert with Montreal come from every walk of life and many even honest. It’s about winning. Period. computer for countless hours. hosting the 1976 Olympics. had compelling life stories. At all costs. I am probably just as guilty as the The physical fitness program One thing all contestants had in That’s the game of politics. Don’t hate next guy in that I sometimes let my son consisted of a number of activities common was that they were in terrific the players, hate the game? Don’t take play more of these games than I should, in which a student would be graded physical shape. your ball and go home. Help change the but he is an active boy who likes playing against an aged adjusted standard. I I know that my son and his friends game, so that we’ll all want to play. soccer, golf, skiing and other sports. can’t recall all of the activities that really liked the TV series and I must Until next week, stay informed, stay It does seem to me, however, that were measured, but I do remember the admit that I became hooked this season involved because this is, after all, Our there are more young coach potatoes shuttle run, sit ups and the dreaded as well. Town. today than I was growing up. flexed arm hang. I think this type of TV program And the Federal government has If you were in the top for each could be inspirational to kids here and tried to do something about it over the category, then you were awarded the might induce them to get away from NEW AURORAN POLL years – including tax credits for certain Gold “Award of Excellence” patch. their personal entertainment devices activities for children - although I don’t There was a Silver and Bronze level as for a while. Which party has your vote think enough has been done. well. Why not resurrect the awards of in the October 19 According to Wikipedia, I still have my patches somewhere in excellence program to include some of Federal election? ParticipACTION is a national non- the house. the obstacle course items that would be (This poll closes October 13 at 12 noon) profit organization, originally launched I don’t know why the program was shown on a Canadian Ninja warrior TV A) Conservative as a Canadian government program stopped; maybe they should resurrect series. B) Green in the 1970s, to promote healthy living it in concert with the introduction of I could envision a national corporate C) NDP and physical fitness. It shut down due a “Canadian Ninja Warrior” reality sponsor (like a milk producer, for D) Liberal to financial cutbacks in 2001, but was television series. example) promoting this TV program E) Other revived on February 19, 2007 with a This show would be based on the heavily and then in concert with the F) Undecided grant of $5 million from the Federal successful “American Ninja Warrior” Federal government, revamping and Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! government. TV program that just wrapped up its rebranding the award program for kids. Previous Poll Results ParticipACTION is well known seventh season and was a ratings hit. Anything that can be used to Should there be tougher penalties and deterrents for This TV program is not be to confused drinking and driving? for its television public service encourage and promote healthy and A) Yes B) No C) Unsure announcements and segments such as with that other reality show – “Wipe active lifestyles for our children needs S S T E Body Break during the 1970s, 1980s and Out”, which is more comedy than to be undertaken. T E A A B B C A 1990s. A 1973 commercial, comparing athletic endeavor! A the health of a 30-year-old Canadian to In the course of a season, contestants Stephen can be contacted at 100% 0% 0% October 6, 2015 August 11, 2015 D TO

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From page 1 peoples trading with French and Costas Menegakis, who emceed the English traders. event, Mr. Harper’s appearance came “Export-related jobs are on the heels of Canada’s participation overwhelmingly good jobs typically in the new Trans Pacific Partnership requiring above-average skills and trade deal, announced earlier that day. paying above-average wages,” said Mr. “Our economy is…fragile [and] Harper. “This agreement will pave the it needs careful management,” Mr. way for the creation of countless more Harper told party faithful, including of these good jobs for Canadians. This former Toronto councillor and mayoral is the largest ec’onomic partnership candidate Doug Ford. “On October 19, in history, guaranteeing our role in Canadians will choose the government setting the rules for 21st century global they believe in a world of economic trade, opening up vast new markets to turmoil, the government they believe enterprise, ingenuity and jobs from is capable of managing and protecting coast to coast.” this fragile economy and your jobs. It Touting investments the is a choice with real consequences for Conservatives have made in the area, Conservative leader Stephen Harper speaks to a crowd of party faithful from Aurora and Richmond Hill last week. (Below) Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill candidate Costas Menegakis helmed the rally. hardworking Canadians and families. including infusions to VIVA and York The wrong decisions on the national Region Transit, the Spadina subway Auroran photos by Brock Weir level on taxes, on spending, on deficits extension and the creation of facilities will cause real economic damage for Pan Am and Parapan 2015, Mr. everywhere, including here in your Harper said these investments were 10 0 % Certified community. That is why [with] our made with a “balanced budget”, a Organic Produce Conservative government, security trend that would remain if they are and the protection of our fragile re-elected this month. Delivered for economy is job number one. “The choice in this election could Less Than the “We have a positive plan to manage not be more clear or more important,” our economy over the next four he said. “It is going to make a big Cost of Shopping years. Our government’s economic material difference to your lives. The Retail action plan, our plan to grow our other parties, the Liberals and the economy and make affordable and NDP offer a very different path when it comes to the Canadian economy. effective investments will maintain FREE Delivery our balanced budgets, keeping taxes “The Liberals and the NDP have Customizable & No Commitment down, and building prosperity for all made tens of billions of dollars of Year Round Service Canadians.” spending promises with money they ORGANICSLIVE.COM Key in this plan, he said, was that do not have, money they can only get Trans Pacific partnership, which by running large, ongoing deficits 416.567. 2175 | [email protected] Mr. Harper touted as a “historic step and raising their taxes. Be under no and a great deal” for Canada, giving illusion: those kinds of Liberal and /Organics-Live-GTA-North Canadian manufacturers access to 11 NDP promises aren’t just things that countries in the Asian-Pacific Region might sound good in a pamphlet. In with “a combined GDP of almost $30 an unstable world, they are dangerous trillion” and a market of potentially and reckless promises that, if 800 million. implemented, will hurt our fragile It will also go a long way, he added, economy, drive up taxes on Canadian in creating “new, well-paying jobs” families, lead to reductions in your across the country, building on benefits and services, and kill jobs Canada’s heritage which, he said, across the country, including right was based on trade, from Aboriginal here in the GTA.”

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Page 8 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 Page 9 Details on new traffic calming measures to come forward in weeks By Brock Weir Infrastructure welcomed residents from Lane, McMaster Avenue from Hollidge about the pilot project moving forward, affected streets and the community at Boulevard to Hollandview Trail, on including whether or not these speed Details of a new traffic calming pilot large last week to sound off on a pilot Mavrinac Boulevard from Borealis cushions would be installed outside of project on five Aurora streets are expected project which could see speed cushions Avenue to Spring Farm Road, and from the warrants established by the Town to be fleshed out over the coming weeks installed on Kennedy Street West from Conover Avenue from River Ridge of Aurora which sets the threshold in following a public meeting on Thursday. McGee Crescent to Murray Drive, on Boulevard to Borealis Avenue. terms of speed and traffic volume in Members of Aurora’s Department of Stone Road from Cliff Road to Hawtin These five streets were picked from which these measures would ordinarily a shortlist of 20 areas where Town Hall be called for. had received complaints from residents “I would like an opportunity to make over excessive speeding. A pilot project that final determination on how we to measure these streets and install speed move forward based on our policies and cushions on the worst of the worst was the warrants provided,” said Councillor approved by Council earlier this year. Michael Thompson. “One warrant talks Now that comments have been about a 70 per cent support rate among received from the public, it’s time for residents in our area, so I think that is municipal staff to take this feedback and important. Some of us went through devise a course of action, which will be this in the last term where we were up for Council ratification in the fall. asked to approve a number of traffic “I do want to bring a report back after calming measures after the fact, and that talking to staff because I want Council incurs a great cost to the municipality. to both understand the feedback from If we are going to do it, I want to make * the community as well as [have] the sure that it is well-supported in these community understand the feedback neighbourhoods.” from the community because there are Backing up this viewpoint, Councillor a number of roads on this list, of which Thompson singled out Kennedy Street Lenses only five have been recommended,” said West. Back in 2012, staff recommended and much more! Ilmar Simanovskis, Aurora’s Director of not installing speed cushions on the west Infrastructure. “I want to make sure that Aurora thoroughfare, a recommendation we are as transparent and thorough as that was supported by York Region EMS, possible in our consultation.” the Central York Fire Services and York During last week’s Council meeting, Region Transit. Since that time, however, members raised several questions Mr. Simanovskis said speed monitoring in the area has changed. Councillor John Abel, who proposed the pilot project in a notice of motion this year, said the feedback he has received from residents on moving forward has been positive, and there might be an appetite to look at the balance of 15 streets on the shortlist as well. “The residents I talked to [about getting traffic calming measures in their area] were not asking me about policy; If you got this card, they were saying they don’t really care about our policies, but see if you can calm traffic so we can walk our streets you’re ready to vote! safely with our children,” he said. “I am not looking for any warrants and I don’t think warrants matter. I think what you want to get is a buy-in from residents. I think the other areas want to see this go forward because there are always other streets that want it as well. They want traffic slowed.” LetterS to the editor Culture Days 2015 was a success Culture Days 2015 was celebrated on September 26 throughout a beautiful fall day filled with creativity and participation. Hundreds of people enjoyed a variety of free arts activities throughout Aurora at the various venues of the Aurora Cultural Roundtable. Thank you to our fabulous media sponsor, The Auroran Newspaper, and to our amazing print sponsor, Prime Data, for supporting culture and community. Aurora Cultural Centre Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair Aurora Historical Society Federal election day is October 19. Aurora Public Library Theatre Aurora Did your voter information card arrive in the mail? Return on investment is It tells you that you’re registered to vote, and explains “ridiculous” From page 4 when and where you can vote. accept these things as normal with Governments. But, last week reading The Auroran, If you didn’t receive one, or if it has the wrong I was stunned to see Council once again name or address, seriously contemplating a proposal to go check, update or complete your forward with a $3.3M expense to replace registration at elections.ca. Or call 1-800-463-6868 streetlights with LED technology that makes no sense. While I applaud ( TTY 1-800-361-8935). looking at new technologies that may be positive for the environment or be more efficient, how can Council spend our Elections Canada has all the information you need tax dollars on something with a 10 year to be ready to vote. ROI? Whatever positive this technology may have a so-called payback this long is beyond comprehension. Clearly Council operates in a different world than any of us. Not surprising that taxes go up every year and the justifications for increases are always weak or based on curious math! Investing in new initiatives is a good thing and longer payback periods can be justifiable at times but, honestly beyond five years is ridiculous. Technology changes way too fast to look at 10 years down the road. LED will be replaced or changed way before this so-called investment is paid back. It would be nice to see Council make decisions that follow some basic financial principles just once!

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Docket/Dossier: 5735 Publication: TBD (ENGLISH) Trim/Marge rognée: 7.5 x 13.5 BW Proofreading  Art Direction  Page 8 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 Page 9 Party planners wanted for Canada’s 150th birthday – but there might be a catch By Brock Weir committee had in planning the four done if they had more time, but it was something, you can achieve it. Because community celebrations. “I think that what it was. So, why not allow people I had a passion, I was able to woo my If you’re a patriotic Canadian and is going to put us a year behind and to help us put on some of these events wife, so I don’t want to stop anybody. looking for a good excuse to throw a the time to move forward is now.” and give them that additional time?” If they have the passion and the desire party, Canada’s 150th birthday coming This was a position shared by Added Councillor Harold Kim: “I to prepare early for a very significant up in 2017 might be the perfect Councillor Jeff Thom, who said always believe that, in life, if you event, I don’t think I want to get in the opportunity. the extra time would allow for the have a lot of passion and a desire for way of these passionate people!” The Town of Aurora will soon community to decide just how they start the recruitment process for a would like to commemorate the Advertorial new committee to help plan local occasion, above and beyond the celebrations to mark the historic blueprint established two years ago. Yoga for Over Forty occasion – but there’s a catch: your “If we have a committee that is planning might be contingent on the struck immediately, that committee Federal government stepping up to might have input on what grants you in Aurora in 2015! the plate to foot the bill. might apply for,” he said. As we age and our lives tive. Council approved applying to the Going forward with the Committee get taken up with so many The body is miraculous Federal government for grant money to at this stage in the game was approved other things, our bodies of- and with regular yoga, it can help make Canada’s Sesquicentennial by Council in a 6 – 3 vote, but for many ten fall to the bottom of our get back to working like it a local party to remember, as well as of those Council members voting in priorities list - and they end did when you were young- striking a committee to help make it favour – including Mayor Geoff Dawe, up getting neglected. We er. Andrea Roth has been happen. who pointed out that, at the moment, start felling aches and pains a yoga teacher since 1979 Al Downey, Aurora’s Director of there are no municipal dollars where we never felt them be- and has been teaching yoga Parks and Recreation, is proposing earmarked for the celebration – it was fore. Our joints stop doing in Aurora for over 20 years. a fourfold party, based on the a reluctant approval. things they used to do easily TThe Fall session starts Wed. blueprint laid out by citizen members “It is important to note the reason and we put on extra weight. Sept 23rd-Dec 16th 13 weeks With our bodies not func- 7:30pm-8:45pm in the Lebo- tasked with planning Aurora’s own we voted in this direction is if the tioning they way they used to vic room in the Aurora Pub- Sesquicentennial in 2013, based on the Federal government decides that they we generally start feeling old. lic Library. four seasons of Aurora. want Aurora to hold a series of events Yoga helps us distance A lot of us take better care If it’s time to put your body Communities across the country, within the year, that will give us the of our cars than our bodies. our thoughts from back on your priority list, including Aurora, might have to direction of whether or not to move Why not take care of yourself self-centered the Wednesday night classes wait as long as April 2016 to know forward,” said Councillor Paul Pirri. like you do your car? Yoga could be just the thing to get if their grant applications for local “It is clear to me that if the Federal is like a regular oil change busy ramblings, while you started. Experience the celebrations have been successful but, government doesn’t want to give for the joints, ligaments and gently opening up joy, relaxation and recharging in the meantime, planning can now us money to celebrate Canada, the muscles. 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I am assured said Councillor John Abel, citing they had a lot of ideas and a lot of www.edwardjones.comwww.edwardjones.comwww.edwardjones.com MemberMember –Member Canadian – –Canadian CanadianInvestor InvestorProtection Investor Protectionwww.edwardjones.com Protection Fund Fund Fund the short turnaround time the 2013 Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund things they wished they could have www.edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.comMember – Canadian Investor Protection Fund Member – Canadianwww.edwardjones.com Investor Protection Fund Global Leadership in MiddleMember – CanadianSchool Investor Protection Fund connects students to the real world Pickering college’s global 10-14. Young adolescents are, by Middle and Senior School. “Through our water project that examines a local lock leadershiP Program is fully in- nature, curious and adventuresome. Over Global Leadership Program, each system, but will also learn about tegrated into the curriculum and offers the course of Middle School, students student explores two central questions, environmental stewardship and global enriched programming for students, follow the program’s four “Who am I” and “What can I do?” citizenship. Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. pillars: Adventure, Wisdom, Com- Students discover themselves through At Pickering, Middle School Students learn to deeply consider the munity and Freedom. The Freedom an academic program that is active students are challenged with global context, and to develop the skills pillar represents their choice in and action-based, with a focus on critical modes of thinking and are taught necessary to effectively participate in determining both the topic and outdoor education, public speaking, to be reflective and self-aware.Quaker community engagement and values, such as consensus, social justice leadership.” and acceptance are emphasized One of the ways students are able through the exploratory work that to put what they learn into practice students perform. Students learn is through hands-on outdoor-educa- the importance of service to others and tion activities at Pickering College’s making their community greater, farm, Blue and Silver. There, they better and more beautiful than they build leadership skills through discovered it. Later this year, participation in survival team Middle School students have the challenges, orienteering on snowshoes, opportunity to help a community in need building tasks, GPS treasure hunts and while immersing themselves in a mock disaster-response planning. different language and culture through Instruction in Middle School a Me to We service trip to Ecuador. is innovative, interdisciplinary They may also choose to take part in and provides students with the an interprovincial exchange with the opportunity to explore real-world Collingwood School in Vancouver, BC.

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Tuesday October 20, 2015 Tuesday October 20, 2015 7:00AM (out by 9AM) Easter Seals kids 7:00AM (out by 9AM) St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS 278 Wellington St. East, Aurora By Brock Weir by dance coaches278 Wellington Patrick St. Derry,East, Aurora Kelly A Fragrance-Free and Scent-Free Environment Stacey andA Anastasia Fragrance-Free Trutneva, and Scent-Free the co- Environment $25.00 (includes hot breakfast) They have always been known owners of $25.00the Aurora-based (includes hotArtistica, breakfast) Prayer, Worship, Music, Testimony as movers and shakers in Aurora, was an obviousPrayer, choice. Worship, Music, Testimony Dr. Gary Nelson Newmarket and Bradford, but seven “I think whenDr. Gary you’re Nelson forced to step out Go Into ALL The World Go Into ALL The World local notables shook what their mamas of your comfort zone, you’re a little bit gave them, raising over $25,000 for Easter vulnerable out there,” said Mr. Hinder. Seals kids. “We had three amazing people that The inaugural Dancing with the Easter helped make our lives better because Seals Stars took place at The Manor at we were very anxious: you were patient Carrying Place last Wednesday, bringing with us, you made it fun for us and, apart together the talents of Snap’d’s Paul from a little nerves, we actually ended Dutton, Royal Woodworking’s Donna up looking forward to tonight. I never Gerrits, Neighbourhood Network’s Steve thought I would say that! Hinder, Councillor Sandra Humfryes, “When we got to see what everyone Newmarket volunteer Jackie Playter else was doing, [we saw] we were all the and local businesspeople Mike Rathke same. The driving force for all of us was and Robin Taylor-Smith for an evening to be able to take some steps for people of Foxtrot and Fundraising, under the who couldn’t and Easter Seals has meant watchful eyes of dance coaches from a lot for us all. We have learned tons Artistica Ballroom Studios and judges through this entire process. These three Tim Jones, Derek Murray, and Maria entrepreneurs today took possession of Racco. their own studio in Aurora. I know it is “I never once expected what happened going to take a little while to get things in here tonight when I went three months shape, get them renovated and ready for (905)(905) 7717-928517-9285. (905)(905) 7717-928517-9285. ago to a couple of businesses in Town you, but we’re going to help you with the to ask them to support kids in their biggest kickoff the Town of Aurora has community,” said Charlene Myke of ever seen!” Easter Seals, who first proposed the The fun got underway with Ms. Playter event for Aurora and Newmarket after taking the floor with Patrick, lindy similar programs had proved to be great hopping to Little Richard, wowing the successes in other communities. “I never crowd with her energy, which carried her expected the kind of support you have through three performances. Mr. Hinder, shown Easter Seals children in your with Anastasia, was up next, dancing the community.” Peabody to Crazy in Love. For Mr. Hinder, who spoke on behalf “He done brought it,” Anastasia joked. of his fellow contestants, stepping up to “He has, by far, the best outlook on this being put through their gruelling paces Continued on page 21 Page 10 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, October 8, 2015 Page 11

She’s a Classic! Joan Levert Aurora Tigers “Superfan”

here are fans, and then there are “super fans” – and Aurora’s Joan Levert is proud to fall into the latter camp. TWhen Aurora’s Junior-A Tigers are on home ice, neither a cold nor inclement weather will get in the way of Ms. Levert cheering her boys on to victory. “If you like hockey, it’s the best entertainment around,” says Ms. Levert, who makes it her mission to attend every home game at the Aurora Community Centre. “They just try so hard and just skate so fast, and most of them are such nice gentlemen too.” And, Ms. Levert is an authority on the subject. Both she and her husband spent years coaching boys and girls community hockey and baseball before retirement but even now there are few things more thrilling for Joan than when a Tiger wields his hockey stick and streaks down the ice like lightning with the puck. Although she might have packed away her own hockey stick, she wasn’t about to be outdone; nowadays her “stick” of choice, as founder of the Aurora Seniors’ Centre’s Sew Much Fun Sewing Circle, is a sewing needle and she wielded it with equal passion last year creating a Tigers-themed quilt – complete with a lightning block – to raise money for the local team. Last year’s quilt raised hundreds of dollars, and Joan is looking to repeat her success this fall, raffling off a second Tigers-inspired quilt, which she is busily completing over the coming weeks. Proceeds will benefit the players because, after all, hockey can be an expensive passion, she says. “Staying home is just out of the question for me,” says Ms. Levert. “I enjoy the experience of creating something, and the friendship you incur.” Joan, you’re a classic!

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By Jake Courtepatte name inducted into the Aurora Sports television sports scene when he was put Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015. in touch with Steve Mitchell, Aurora The face of Aurora sports for many Acting as the president of Aurora Cable’s station manager. years, sports personality Lowell Minor Hockey (AMHA) in the 1970s, “I suggested putting a sports show McClenny has been added as the fourth he made his first foray into the local on the air to give a voice to the local athletes in the area,” Mr. McClenny recalls. “Steve really bought into that.” And so, Sports Beat was born in 1982. It would become a passion of McClenny’s for over a quarter of a century – despite going in blind with no broadcasting experience. “It was hit and miss, a lot of hit and miss,” said McClenny. At the time, Aurora Cable was just hitting its stride. The humble beginning of Sports Beat was in a family home on Yonge Street, repurposed to have administrative offices on the main floor and the production room in an old bedroom upstairs. Lowell McClenny is the latest inductee to the Aurora Sport Hall of Fame. Submitted photo

I wanted to give them an outlook. on the young, local talent in Aurora A huge hit in the community who would get a thrill out of being on FAN MAN television. was the fact that not only did we “I wanted to give them an outlook,” interview local sport organization said McClenny. “A huge hit in the HAS RE-OPENED executives, but we interviewed l community was the fact that not only did ocal kids on the show. This was we interview local sport organization ever so popular and it gave executives, but we interviewed local ALL CEILING FANS & LIGHTING kids on the show. This was ever so these kids a chance to be popular and it gave these kids a chance on television. to be on television. This part of the show got bigger as we started to interview His first on-air guest was journalist out of the studio as equipment became Steve Buffery, then writing for the more modern and mobile.” Aurora Banner and now a sports He estimates that until the show reporter with the Toronto Sun. went off the air in summer of 2008, Tapings of the show were done on several thousand guests had the chance 40%–50% OFF Sunday afternoons, and ran five or six to see themselves on television. times throughout the week, with the McClenny is inducted as the recipient inexperienced McClenny learning as of the very first Aurora Sports Hall of he went along, producing and hosting Fame Media Award, hereon presented THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY at the same time. to “someone who has made a major The inexperience, however, did not impact on the world of sport media *Some estate furniture reach to the sports part of the business. during their lifetime at either the local Aside from his role as AMHA president, or national levels,” according to a press McClenny was an executive member release. of Aurora Minor Lacrosse, as well as As a lifelong Aurora resident, PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS a play-by-play announcer for minor McClenny certainly appreciates the sports, the Junior A Aurora Tigers, as recognition. well as the St. Andrew’s College hockey “My parents grew up here, I grew up 905-841-2832 team. here. I know a lot of people in Aurora, His involvement with minor sports is a lot who I’ve met through my show. It’s 220 Industrial Pkwy. S what brought him to focus Sports Beat nice to be recognized.”

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Call or email for details www.ridgewoodfarm.ca 905-727-8231 COMING EVENTS OCTOBER 7- 24 The Aurora Public Library hosts the photographic exhibition Burma Circa 1996 in conjunction with One Book One Aurora. Experience the Cultural Tapestry of Burma through the eyes of author Karen Connelly Away or busy on October 19? in a haunting series of photographs taken during the author’s time in the country. Some images include texts from Ms. Connelly’s books Burmese Lessons and The Lizard Cage. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Amnesty International will host a “Write For Rights” drop in tonight at the Aurora Public Library from 7.30 – 9 p.m. Meet your local Amnesty You can vote in advance. International members from the Newmarket-Aurora chapter for a letter-writing session and discover how the act of sending a simple postcard can free a political prisoner. For more information, call 905-713-6713. * * * * An opening reception for the photographic exhibition Burma Circa 1996 will take place at the Aurora Public Library this evening from 7.30 – 8.30 p.m. No registration is required. For more information, email [email protected]. * * * * The Aurora Public Library’s Documentary Film Festival continues tonight with Cat Ladies. This documentary unravels the real story behind the oft- ridiculed “cat lady”, a cultural stereotype and figure of ridicule for women of a certain age with too many furry companions. Through the intimate portrait of four unique “cat ladies”, we create a sensitive and emotionally honest portrait of women whose lives and self-worth have become intractably linked to cats. It’s not the number of cats that defines someone as a “cat lady”, but rather their attachment, or non- attachment, to human beings. Join fellow film buffs for an evening of entertainment and thought-provoking ideas. All films start in the Library’s Magna Room. Free admission. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 The Royal Canadian Legion presents Still Kickin’, a live band, on stage from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cover is $5 for non-member. 105 Industrial Parkway North. Call 905-727-9932 for more info. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Eating Disorders of York Region’s Riverwalk Wellness Centre hosts the Life Without an Eating Disorder Support Group facilitated by a psychotherapist for six Tuesdays starting today from 5 – 6 p.m. at their Aurora office (15213 Yonge Street, Suite 15). This group is suitable for anyone seeking support for the first time in a group format. The group is based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques, specifically developed for eating disorders (CBT-E). During this group participants will get a chance to learn about how to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to the disordered eating. The facilitator will help identify internal and external factors that are intertwined with eating habits. You If you’re ready to vote early, you can vote will be given helpful tools and techniques on how to address the disordered eating. For more information, visit www.edoyr.com/support-programs for more at your advance polling place between information and to register or email info@edoyr. com or call 905-886-6632. Cost $90. October 9 and 12, from noon to 8:00 p.m. WEDESDAY, OCTOBER 14 The Probus Club of Aurora holds their monthly meeting today from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North. Guest speaker this month is David McCulloch, a fitness trainer who trains 55+ adults without using the typical Or you can vote at any Elections Canada o ce across exercise machines. For more information about our speaker, call Cliff White at (905)841-2421. New the country any day until October 13 at 6:00 p.m. members always welcome! Call Gary Gilbert at 905- 895-2849 for more information. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 The Aurora Historical Society will host its annual clean-up day today at Hillary House National Historic For all voting locations, check your voter information Site from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great way for local youth to collect community service hours. For more card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868 information, contact the Society at 905-727-8991. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 . The Aurora Public Library’s second annual One ( TTY 1-800-361-8935) Book One Aurora campaign comes to a close this afternoon with a meet and greet with Karen Connelly, author of the novel Burmese Lessons, which forms the centrepiece of One Book One Aurora. Meet Ms. Elections Canada has all the information you need Connelly and hear the story behind the story in an engaging presentation and Q & A session. 2 – 4 p.m. Space is on a first come, first served basis. to be ready to vote. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Aurora-Newmarket meets today from 7.15 – 9 p.m. with speaker Wayne Hingston presenting on orchids. Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora. All are welcome. For more information, contact Judy Craig at 905-895-8713. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Joyful Rhythms, a benefit concert for the Stephen Lewis Foundation hosted by Gran Aurora, will be held this evening at 7.30 p.m. at Newmarket Theatre (505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket). Music by Bruce Cassidy Band. Vocals by June Garber. Dance by Elisha MacMillan. Doors open at 6 p.m. for craft/ jewellery sale. All proceeds go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign which support African grandmothers/caregivers through programs that provide education, support and assist with self- sufficiency. Tickets $35.00 at theatre box office: 905-953- 5122. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Aurora-Newmarket meets today from 7.15 – 9 p.m. with a presentation by the Aurora United Church Chancel Choir and fundraising raffle. Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora. All are welcome. For more information, contact Judy Craig at 905-895-8713.

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By Jake Courtepatte The book covers topics from both through a sports landscape that a “behind-the-scenes” angle, giving certainly needs a smile. His is a James Duthie has been one of the the reader another perspective of biting wit, guaranteed to leave teeth most recognizable faces in Canadian major moments in sports like Sidney marks.” sports journalism for close to two Crosby’s Olympic gold medal-winning With his new venture, though, decades. The current host of The NHL goal, to lighter, less-heard-of topics – Duthie says he also digs into the on TSN has been around the block and like the dos and don’ts of an anchor’s serious side of his profession. In the had a firsthand view of mostly every pants dress code on air. book, he recounts the evening he had major sporting accomplishment “I have a lot of stories to tell, and to go to air on September 11, 2001. during that time. I figure I should write some of them “Sports are part of all of our lives, The Aurora resident is offering his down before I forget them myself,” the good times and the bad times. I’m firsthand accounts to the public with joked Duthie. just lucky to be a part of it.” the release of his third book, titled The Guy on the Left is Duthie’s third The book is set to be released this “The Guy on the Left: Sports Stories published book, but the second he has Tuesday. from the Best Seat in the House.” written solo. He co-authored “They The best seat indeed. Call Me Killer”, an autobiography Duthie has earned numerous about legendary junior hockey coach Geminis and a Canadian Screen Brian Kilrea, and wrote “The Day Award for his journalistic work, his I Almost Killed Two Gretzkys”, a resume boasting involvements with collection about sports and life in T.C.'S the Olympics, Stanley Cup, CFL Live, general. NBA on TSN, and much more. Michael Farber of Sports Published by Penguin Books, The Illustrated has praised Duthie for his Submitted photo BURGERS Guy on the Left tells the story of unique combination of comedy and Duthie’s career in broadcasting, from sports in his writing. a nerdy appearance on a game show “I’ve had the opportunity to meet a “Tragedy is easy. Comedy is hard. EST. '93 to chatting with Tiger Woods in the lot of interesting people and do a lot Sports comedy is even harder, but 15198 YONGE STREET, AURORA, ONTARIO men’s room at The Masters. of interesting things, and I want to James Duthie … treads whimsically share them.” 905-841-1380

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From page 1 emotional responsibility perhaps is and fit [within the existing neighbourhood], that is something I would like to see. probably the most challenging process that is what we try to do to the best of the height of the condo, whether or not It is a reasonable request by Council a member of Council will go through our ability,” said Mayor Geoff Dawe. “I [the condo] should have commercial at to see if it can be split so the concerns and it is very difficult to balance our think we have all heard the fact there is grade, and whether there should even from both the residents and Council legal responsibility with what our concern within the community for the be a condo. That is part of what we can be addressed in a more manageable are struggling with as well in terms of way.” making the way through that. We are Looking over the plan, Councillor still waiting for a number of reports in Harold Kim said he felt like Dallas’ order to properly inform us so we can Bobby Ewing where he wished this make an intelligent, informed decision. was all just a dream and Highland Gate “We need to work together as a was still successful and golfers were community. We need to see how we still playing the course. can move forward and what can make “At the same time, I do acknowledge the most sense. I don’t think everyone the fact it is not our property,” he said. will be happy, I just don’t think that is “Someone does own it and they do have possible, but we have an opportunity their rights as well. In as much as I try to look for, and see, how we can move to be emotional and heartfelt about forward on this.” the property, I know we have to stick Breaking the plan up into bite-sized to the technicalities and look at all the pieces could go a long way in figuring reports. It is my hope there is some out the right path forward, said some common ground here that both sides Wednesday’s Public Planning meeting, held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School, was led by councillors, including John Abel, can agree upon.” Mayor Dawe, Director of Planning Marco Ramunno, and the full Council body. Auroran photo by Brock Weir who was the first elected member to Outlining his concerns, Councillor speak following the public forum. The Tom Mrakas said what is before property in question, he said, had Council just does not follow the Town’s already been infilled once, and that is official plan and it is not compatible important to consider moving forward. with the existing community. Aurora “I would like to see this broken up spent a lot of time hammering out into pieces, first with a west part, then those guidelines and principles they an east part and the condo,” he said. expect from developers and this misses “It is very difficult to address all my the mark. concerns overall, just as it has been “It is my hope the proponent goes for residents. I will not approve any back and takes a hard look at the $ application until we have seen all the Water 99 concerns addressed and, right now, Beginner Driver Education they have not been addressed. There It is a jigsaw puzzle is a long way to go before anything can and many of those pieces softeners course be approved but, the way I see it as-is, I cannot support it and will not.” don’t fit, so that is something Councillor Sandra Humfryes said as discount a former neighbour of the community, I would like to see. When you sign up she appreciated the residents’ concerns It is a reasonable request by and noted there was still a lot of work with a friend to be done. Council to see if it can be Air “At this point, I don’t know how we split so the concerns from can say this is okay,” she said. “We 905-713-3733 can’t. We don’t have the information both the residents and Conditioners in front of us to make those calls and Council can be addressed MTO Licenced those decisions.” & Approved Course Provider Many of the concerns voiced by in a more manageable way. & Humidiﬁers residents were shared by Councillor Jerry Collins, Owner/Operator Michael Thompson, who said this is development they are proposing and the “largest and most complex plan” takes the comments and concerns Tel: 905-727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario www.ontarionewdrivers.ca that has been before Council in years they have heard from Council, from and it is somewhat like a “jigsaw the residents, and they come up with puzzle” where some of the pieces don’t a proposal at the October 28 meeting fit. that fits within our official plans and “Tonight, one of the pieces that our guidelines,” he said. stands out for me is the condominium Before this process got underway, development,” said Councillor Councillor Paul Pirri said he believed Thompson. “I am not in agreement Aurora’s best bet to try to stop that it should be 10 storeys and I development in this area was wait for am not in agreement it should have the golf course property to come up a commercial component. I think for sale and then try to put in a bid – that does impact the neighbourhood but that opportunity never came up significantly. Yes, we have a provincial with Club Link forming a development mandate to accommodate growth partnership with Geranium. but, at the same time, we also have a “Unfortunately, the property never responsibility to ensure your quality came up for sale and the owners of the of life is not impacted.” property do have the rights to develop Looking over the plan, Councillor their property to some extent,” he Jeff Thom was specific about his said. “I don’t want to give the residents concerns. He shared Councillor here the belief they don’t have that Thompson’s view about the size and right, but I do agree we need to find use of the proposed condo, as well as something that fits within the fabric the parking it would entail. He also of our community.” sounded off on grading issues, and In her summation on her thoughts single load roads which are proposed from Wednesday’s meeting, Councillor to be laid beyond the back yards of Wendy Gaertner was succinct in her several existing homes in the area. remarks: “I believe politicians are “I, like Councillor Abel, would like elected to represent their voters, to to see this application, if possible, protect their interests, to take care of split into a more manageable size for their community,” she said. “I have Council,” he said. “It is a jigsaw puzzle been listening to you and I believe I and many of those pieces don’t fit, so have heard you.”

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By Brock Weir we made a bad gamble, we who land with further homes is against put forward by the developers that decided to build our homes, our lives, the fundamentals of Aurora’s official the land in question is land that had They might have come at the really, along this protected stretch of plan, she contended, particularly “lost its usefulness.” Others spoke proposal from different angles, but designated greenbelt. Yes, life is full points pertaining to building greener out about one-sided roads that could over a dozen residents who stepped up of gambles, isn’t it? Now, hundreds communities and protecting stable pop up in their back yards, buffer to the microphone at a public planning of us, residents of this Highland Gate neighbourhoods. zones between existing lots and new meeting last week were united in neighbourhood, just might have made “I can only wonder: how did it get units, and the safety of children and their opposition to a developers’ plan the same bad gamble when we chose this far?” said Ms. Fraser to applause potential “invasions of privacy” each to transform the defunct Highland to live here. But, perhaps Club Link from the crowd. “It does not in any way area could entail. They also rejected Gate Golf Course into a residential may not have made such a bad gamble. resemble the stable community they the idea the proposed 10-storey condo infill development. “Sure, their golf course failed, but have lived in for 25 years. I urge Mayor could be considered an extension of Backed by an audience of the Aurora Promenade plan. hundreds who weren’t reserved in Local trails advocate Klaus their applause, the residents spoke Wehrenberg reiterated his out about a number of concerns they position that Highland Gate is an had about the plan going forward unprecedented opportunity establish including compatibility within the an “amazing linear public park” that existing neighbourhood as well as would entail a greenway to connect traffic and environmental impacts. east to west, while Chris Neal According to consultants appearing questioned whether the Lake Simcoe before Council, a number of tweaks Region Conservation Authority and revisions have been made to (LSRCA) had fully considered al the plan to address concerns taken the implications of approving this in from residents and Councillors proposal. alike over the course of the summer, “The number of people here and, so far 107 of the 200 households reinforces my idea this is a wonderful backing onto the golf course land had town to live in,” said Doug Bushy, been contacted over the plan. an Aurora resident living outside “The process has been to meet with the Highland Gate area. “We’re not them directly, along with the owners’ against development, but we’re representatives, the architect has Area resident Lorraine Coens was one of 15 residents speaking out against the redevelopment plan at last against overdevelopment. When you attended, engineers have attended,” week’s Public Planning meeting. Auroran photo by Brock Weir see proposals come in that offer to said Don Given, a consultant retained neighbours: you have a wonderful by Geranium Developments to lead no matter. Just have the land rezoned and Council to have the foresight and street at the front of your house, this process. “In some cases, grading and developed and the losses will then vision to honour the intent of this we’re going to provide you with a was an issue and they have come back be recouped and then some. Simple vision [in the Official Plan] statement driveway out of the back of your with very specific proposals for each solution. Really, the gamble we have and reject this application. You have house as well, it is ludicrous to have property that are captured in those made lies with those whom we have the opportunity to act in a green and streets on both sides of your house. agreements to show how the interface elected to the esteemed positions of responsible manner. In fact, it is your That is like an island. We’re not would take place in the future. authority in Aurora, those who will duty to do so.” against development, but these are “All of those agreements that be tasked with deciding the on the Some neighbours rejected the idea stable neighbourhoods.” we have out there are predicated proposal concerning the designated on getting approval from the greenbelt. We Canadians are so quick municipality. Should we not get to point our fingers and censure other approval from the municipality for countries who deforest their lands and the plan we are seeking, we don’t know otherwise desecrate the environment. BPS what that means to us. 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By Brock Weir Special Events Coordinator for the Town. “I really urge those families “Colours of Fall is a bit more that have not come out to a Before you get ready to celebrate interactive [than our Concerts in concert to come out and check Thanksgiving with your extended family, the Park series] because we provide this out. The Colours of Fall is head over to Town Park this Thursday, complimentary pumpkins for families meant to be family oriented, and October 8 for the Town of Aurora’s to carve that evening, along with carving something cool to start off the annual Colours of Fall Concert. supplies,” says Ms. Ware. “Also, because long weekend. Once you have With a community corn roast and it is a bit chillier, being active keeps you been to it once, you will come pumpkin carving activities – all the warm. The planning on this event is to annually. Come out and take in while enjoying country-themed tributes kick off the long weekend for families, what is being offered.” to Blue Rodeo and Keith Urban – it is the one last concert in the gorgeous park The Colours of Fall concert perfect way to start your Thanksgiving with the leaves turning, and then you are and festivities get underway this Weekend, according to Shelley Ware, onto your Thanksgiving long weekend. Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Park.

The Nature of Community AYSC finished seventh overall The Bahá’í Community of Aurora cordially invites you From page 13 AYSC finished 7th place in regular to a series of panel discussions; chipped the ball over the keeper. Aurora season play and had lost 4-1 to Whitby held on to the end for the win against a during league play. The Nature of Community, physical and aggressive Whitby offence. The CSL Cup is a knock-out style Whitby had beaten AYSC 4-1 in tournament run throughout the season Aspects of a Healthy Community and regular season play and were this year’s with all 16 teams from the league vying Individual Responsibility for Building Community. U17 CSL Season Champions in a league for the Cup. that had 16 teams from Toronto, York The AYSC U17 Boys are led by Coach The first evening will be on Region, Durham Region, Simcoe County Peter Bulfon, Assistant Coach Vince & Sudbury. Raponi and Manager Angelo Hatzilolios. Wednesday, 14 October 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge Street CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC PLANNING MEETING #3 Highland Gate Development Aurora Town Council will hold a public meeting to receive input on the following planning applications on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School, Cafetorium, 278 Wellington Street East, Aurora. PLEASE NOTE: Doors to the St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School will open at 6 p.m. The Public Planning Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. In accordance with the York Catholic District School Board policy, the Public Planning Meeting must be completed by 10 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be made available at the Public Planning Meeting for individuals who wish to speak on the proposed Planning Act applications. This is the third Council-directed Public Planning Meeting on the proposed Planning Act applications. Landowners within 120 m of the subject lands will be receiving this Notice of Public Planning Meeting by postal mail. APPLICATION: The Owner has submitted applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment on the property municipally known as 21 Golf Links Drive. The purpose of the applications is to allow residential plan of subdivision on a 40.89 hectare parcel of land. CLUES ACROSS The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision includes 184 single detached dwelling 1. Molten rocks 33. Three-toed sloth lots, a block for a 10 storey residential building (estimate at 144 residential 7. More (Spanish) 34. Actor units) with commercial at grade, 14.41 hectares of environmental protection 10. Artistsʼ workrooms 36. Lawyerʼs organization lands and 5.09 hectare of parkette and open space lands. 12. Radiant light around an object 37. Maldives capital PROPERTY: 21 Golf Links Drive 13. More threadbare 38. In bed 14. Mosesʼ elder brother 39. Wedgelike metal fastener 15. Become aware of 40. Winglike structures 16. Exclamation of relief 41. Mesoamerican resin 17. Swiss river 44. Glasses 18. Mimics 45. Green 19. Colored fabric 48. Large South American 21. A bunch of bills burrowing rodent 22. Despised 49. Shoulder blades 27. “Todayʼs” Roker 50. Noahʼs boat 28. “Twilight Zone” host 51. A female ogre

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Block 28 & 31, Plan 65M-2391 & Block 75, Plan 65M-2358, Part of Blocks CLUES DOWN 58, 59 & 60, Plan M-2034, Part of Block 7, Plan 65M-2441, Blocks 97 & 99 & 1. Unkind 24. A group of three Part of Blocks 96 & 100, Plan M-2035 & Block 11, Plan M-2036 & Block 36, 2. Vestments 25. And, Latin Plan 65M-2198 & Blocks 67 & 71, Plan 65M-2336 & Block 54, Plan 65M- 3. A derisive remark 26. Fall back time 2259 & Part of Block 10, Plan 65M-2243 & Block 52, Plan 65M-3679. 4. Japanese apricot 29. What was that? APPLICANT: Highland Gate Developments Inc. 5. They __ 30. Inches per minute (abbr.) 6. Soviet Socialists Republics 31. American/Canadian falls FILE NUMBER: SUB-2015-01, OPA-2015-01 and ZBA-2015-02 7. Arad river 32. North Palestine region CONTACT: Any inquiries for the above-noted applications may be directed to Lawrence 8. Lined up one beside another 35. Bird beak Kuk of the Town of Aurora’s Planning & Development Services department at 9. Diego, Francisco or Anselmo 36. Manila hemp 905-727-3123, ext. 4343. Comments may also be mailed to the Planning & 10. One who analyzes metals 38. Smart Development Services department at the below address, faxed to 11. To that place 40. Three-banded armadillo 905-726-4736 or emailed to [email protected] prior to the meeting. 12. Expressed pleasure 41. Short cloak Please quote the file name and number. 14. Fills with horror 42. Scops owl genus The Town of Aurora collects personal information in communications or presentations made to Town Council 17. Find a sum 43. 100 = 1 afghani and/or its Committees. The Town collects this information to enable it to make informed decisions on the 18. Cognizant 44. A health resort relevant issue(s). If you are submitting letters, faxes, emails, presentations or other communications to the 20. Female making debut 45. Equal, prefix Town, you should be aware that your name and the fact that you communicated with the Town will become in society 46. Microgram part of the public record and will appear on the Town’s website. The Town will also make your communication 23. Members of U.S. Navy 47. Make imperfect and any personal information in it, such as your address and postal code or email address available to the public unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. By submitting a fax, email, presentation or other communication, you are authorizing the Town to collect and use the above-noted information for this purpose. The Town audio records Public Planning Meetings. If you make a presentation to Town Council and/ or its Committees, the Town will be audio recording you and Town staff and may make these audio recordings Last Week’s Puzzle Solution available to the public. Please direct any questions about this collection to the Town Clerk at 905-727-3123. Official Plan (O. Reg. 543/06), Zoning By-law (O. Reg. 545/06), Plan of Subdivision (O. Reg. 544/06) If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to The Town of Aurora before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, before the bylaw is passed or before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft Plan of Subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of The Town of Aurora or The Regional Municipality of York, as the case may be, to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submission to The Town of Aurora before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, before the bylaw is passed or before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft Plan of Subdivision, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. If you wish to be notified of the decision of The Town of Aurora in respect to the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment or Draft Plan of Subdivision, you must make a written request to The Town of Aurora to the attention of the Director of Planning & Development Services.

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