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MAKING MERRY – The Royal Canadian Legion got into the festive spirit last Thursday for their annual Christmas in July lunch featuring a turkey dinner and all the trimmings. (LEFT) Legion President Lori Hoyes, centre, with fellow elves Maryann Keeble and Brenda Braendel. (RIGHT) Councillor Rachel Gilliland with Len Whines. Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 Page 3 Town enters fight to protect “Henderson Forest” and has done the right thing. It was a colleagues and members of the public proposed development on the land By Brock Weir good moment for the Town! over the impact on the ecological [be] permitted to proceed. “We’re delighted with Council’s integrity, including the number of “With respect to this particular The fight to protect the so- decision but, unfortunately, the fight trees that could be removed, the actual application, the size of the proposed called Henderson Forest, a heavily to protect these Moraine lands is number of which is not yet known, building envelope at 916 square metres wooded, privately-owned property on far from over. Last week’s vote was together with the negative impact on and the area of disturbance is troubling Henderson Drive, against the building an excellent outcome but the final wildlife, the significance of which, in in my view. The proposed variance is of two large homes on portions of the battle will be at LPAT. We’re hoping my mind, is unclear… but the negative not minor in nature. Accordingly, I land, got stronger last week. that whoever hears the case will look impact will be permanent should the move to reject the application.” On a 6 – 0 vote, with Councillor beyond the ‘smoke and mirrors’ and John Gallo not present for the meeting, recognize the unacceptable level of Council came out of closed door talks environmental damage that would Better things with last Tuesday night and set in motion ensue if either of these monster a Desjardins Agent retaining external legal counsel to fight homes is built. 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Stop in, call or click. the building of the homes at 672 and change.” We Speak Italian and Greek. 684 Henderson Drive, a decision which The Ratepayers added they are Desjardins, Desjardins Insurance and related trademarks are trademarks of the was largely made due to environmental hoping “all the work done by the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, used under licence. 1910911CN concerns. community over the last two years will “We have decided to support the be put to good use” when the Town’s Advertorial Committee of Adjustment’s decision of external counsel makes their case. the refusal of those two applications,” “We have to win this so that these said Mayor Tom Mrakas following pristine woodlands and species-at- the vote, which was greeted by cheers risk habitat are preserved for future Arthritis: from ratepayers and other advocates generations to enjoy. It is the only gathered in Council chambers to learn environmentally reasonable option.” New Approach the decision. “There will be an (LPAT) The area in question was two lots, hearing date and we will get those dates one of approximately five acres and out when they are made public or, when the second just under three acres. The Delivers they finalize them, and then everyone landowner has proposed two builds on will be notified at that time. the northwest and the southeast of the “At the end of the day, we have complete land envelope. Remarkable an adjudicator from LPAT that will At the last Committee of basically be making the final decision Adjustment meeting, planner Ryan on these two properties. We will be Guetter, representing the landowner’s Results there fighting vigorously to support he consultants, told members that the refusal but, at the end of the day, it is in proposals had undergone a number of the hands of LPAT at this time.” changes since they were first filed based While it can’t be predicted at this on comments from both members of If you suffer from Arthritis you need lives dramatically: Laser therapy point which way the hearing will go, public and municipal staff. to be aware of effective advancements uses light to favor and accelerate ratepayers said Council’s decision was a Committee members, however, that can eliminate years of pain, the body’s natural healing processes. step in the right direction. disagreed and voted down the suffering, immobility and frustration. The innovative Multiwave Locked “So many people from all over Aurora application in a unanimous decision You may have told your doctor System (MLS) Laser produces a safe, and beyond have become engaged in of 3 – 0 (with one member absent you suffer with one or more of the effi cient and simultaneous effect on this campaign,” said Wendy Kenyon from the proceedings) following: sore, stiff knees, painful pain, infl ammation, swelling and on behalf of the Henderson Forest “We have a duty to protect the achy hips, low back pain, mid back water retention, exceeding the limits Ratepayers’ Association. “One only has land of this Town in which we live,” pain, neck stiffness or pain, hand of traditional LLLT (Low power) and to look at the rich environmental identity said Committee member Clarence stiffness, shoulder pain or elbow pain. concerns of HP (High power) laser of these Moraine lands to understand Lui. “That is why this Committee is You may fi nd that your pain therapy. why they need to be preserved. 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He is pictured here, right, being greeted by Aurora highly effective approach that has 141 King Rd., Unit 10, Richmond Hill (In Hyundai’s Carman Widdess. Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger helped many sufferers improve their the Home Hardware Plaza) Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 Page 5 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Machell’s Corners Henderson ratepayers thank Council A tremendous thank you to all those who contributed to the exciting outcome of last week’s Council vote to support the Committee of Adjustment’s decision on the Henderson properties. A special thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy summer schedule to come along to the meeting, including our friends from the Stable Neighbourhood groups. It was important for Councillors to see that residents from all parts of Aurora care deeply about protecting our woodlands and our wildlife. Thank you to everyone who wrote letters and e-mails to Councillors. We’ve heard that they received many varied and thoughtful comments which is, again, a strong signal that the future of the Henderson lands is very much on the minds of Aurorans – we value our environmental heritage. A final and heartfelt thank you to our Mayor and Councillors who unanimously voted to support the Committee of Adjustment’s well-reasoned decision to uphold the Official Plan and the By-laws. It’s a powerful moment when the Town and its residents come together for the good of the community as a whole, including future generations of Aurorans Balancing the Bad with the Good who will also benefit from the responsible It has often been said that love lives of the average residents. protection and guardianship of our green conquers all. “How can you stand sitting there for space. Too often said, in my opinion. so long every week?” I’m often asked. Unfortunately, the fight to protect these When I was going through university, Really. Often. Oak Ridges Moraine lands is far from over. this seemed to be the prevailing opinion The ready response is usually, “Well, Last week’s vote paved the way for Council of one of my professors in regards to a it’s my job,” but, in all honestly, what to appoint representation at a forthcoming particular segment of our history: that keeps it interesting to me is trying to put Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) peculiar year of 1936 when Canada had myself in the shoes of people who, fifty hearing. We hope that all the work done not one, but three monarchs. BROCK’S or sixty years from now, might want to by the community over the last two years This was the year of the Abdication BANTER dig deep into the archives – whatever will be put to good use in preparing for Crisis when long-time monarch, George Brock Weir form such archives might take in a half- this critical final step. Let’s maximize our V, grandfather of our present Queen, century or century from now – to find resources and win this case. When we all died near the start of the year, only to enough to write on the subject were out how the lawmakers of the day came work together, great things can happen. be succeeded by his eldest son, who then largely in favour of the King following to a decision that helped shape how their Thank you. reigned as Edward VIII. his heart, across the pond, in most of the lives are being lived…in whatever decade As we all know through the benefit Canadian newspapers I was able to access, they happen to be in. George Skoulikas & Wendy Kenyon President & Vice President of hindsight, this reign was something thoughts were very different. In fact, they This method helps separate the wheat Henderson Forest Aurora Ratepayer Association of a blip in our historical radar as, gravitated towards being vehemently from the chaff, as it were, and home in unbeknownst to most of the people opposed to any union between the King on the issues that might actually have across what was then the British Empire, and Mrs. Simpson and were quite harsh an impact on the lives of residents or One One the new King was in the midst of a long- to the King himself. be of historical interest to subsequent term affair with a twice-married (and The letters and editorials indicated a generations. Book Aurora soon to be twice-divorced) American small-c conservatism prevailing in the This is very much the approach I had woman by the name of Wallis Simpson. Canadian consciousness, a mood that to take this week. Photography Contest What happened once Edward VIII stopped just short of moral panic. While July and August are usually sleepy succeeded the throne is still relatively those across the pond seemed to be months here. School’s out, many people fresh in our public consciousness. After of the opinion that a good King was a decamp for their cottages or on vacations the governments of the countries happy King, Canadian writers appeared with their families and it’s easy to plan Edward VIII reigned over rejected the to be gravely concerned about the long- ahead. idea of a twice-divorced American as term impacts of the relationship on the Knowing a hometown hero was Queen Consort (or, so politicians of the Empire, the Monarchy, and even the making a homecoming this past Monday day would have us believe), the King then-70-year-old Dominion. with Canada’s favourite piece of abdicated in favour of his brother, the As I studied journalism in tandem with hardware, it was relatively easy to plan future George VI, and he remained in history, this writing exercise reinforced this week’s front page well in advance. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: gilded exile with “the woman he loved.” my (obvious) view that newspapers are After all, how many times does a rising Those of us inclined to watch a snapshot in time that can be a highly star on the ice get to bring home the • Must be a minimum of 16 years of age documentaries for kicks – and, truth be Stanley Cup? • Employees/Board members of APL and their informative resource and determining immediate families are ineligible to win. told, I am usually one of those people the moods, ideals, and priorities of past Depending on the day’s photos, the • Photos must be high-res for print – have been bombarded with the idea generations. front page was essentially a done-deal In Sweetness in the Belly, Lilly is sent to live with that the romance between the Duke Looking back on this experience, I until many of us woke up to the unsettling a poor family where she earns her keep teaching and Duchess of Windsor, to use their news of the fatal fire on Edward Street local children the Qur’an. Throughout the novel, think this has, in some ways, informed children are featured in the book. This year’s titles used in exile, was one for the ages, the way I approach the job here. on Saturday morning. OBOA photography contest features photographs the “romance of the century”, one that Take Council for instance. With both items being quite important of children: Capture children in the act of discovery! pitted political views against the romantic While this is no reflection on the to the community in an otherwise quiet Please send submissions to: notions that united the people of the individuals sitting around the table, and month, the mindset of the time-traveller [email protected] empire behind the monarch who, at the I think they will agree themselves, there had to be deployed. Submission Deadline: end of the day, just wanted their king to On the one hand, we have a story Friday, September 27 are more exciting ways to spend one’s be happy. time than watching the proceedings that will likely be before the courts for WINNING ENTRY RECEIVES On the surface, this seemed like an unfold in Council Chambers. Granted, the next few months and, at the time of A GIFT CERTIFICATE easy enough theory to swallow. It was publication, will serve as a sad epilogue in FOR A MOVIE DATE NIGHT. some hot topics that have crossed their RUNNER UP RECEIVES neat and tidy, and gave a warm and fuzzy desk in recent years have spiced things the life of one Auroran and, potentially, A $25 GIFT CARD spin to the story. But, was it true? up considerably, garnering no shortage a sad new chapter in the life of another. As a history student, I had the The other story is the beginning The winner will be announced of public input, heated debate, and at APL’s Ontario Public Library Week opportunity to find out more, and it was occasionally unusual responses. But this of a new, exciting chapter in the life Open House the subject of one of my papers for the is usually the exception to the rule. of a budding hockey idol and the THE AURORAN class. Hitting the Library at Carleton, More often than not, topics are, rare opportunity for the community Aurora’s Community Newspaper as well as the microfiche archives at the understandably, on the more bureaucratic to celebrate and take pride in the Ottawa Public Library, I dove headlong side of things, occasionally bogged down achievements of one of their own – One One into editorials and letters to the editor in in the minutia that so often determines the anticipating great things to come, and Book Aurora both British and Canadian newspapers direction of a debate. While the decisions possible achievements that might even be AURORA to see just where opinions lay. might be important to the public purse unfathomable to readers of today. PUBLIC The results were surprising to me. and the bottom line of taxpayers, they are It was a tough decision, and we hope LIBRARY While in Great Britain those who cared relatively inconsequential to the everyday we struck the right balance.

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The Aurora Museum & Archives is celebrating…

The 60th Anniversary of a hilarious swimming contest!

Pictured here is Aurora’s first public pool, which opened September 20, 1958 and was located behind the George Street School. The following year, to celebrate the beginning of the outdoor swimming season, a hilarious race took place between Harry Seston and C.A. Cathers. The race was referred to as an “across the pool challenge” and the results will forever be disputed. Why, you ask? After therace, the contestants could not agree on which side of the pool was actually the opposite end. C.A. Cathers swam the length of the pool and Harry Seston swam the width. Both competitors boasted about their victory.

It’s Time to Change Course and Restore Confidence in Canada’s Energy Sector With a Federal election only a few being kept 70 years ago and over $100 months away, the future of Canada’s Billion in proposed projects have been energy sector is shaping up to be one of cancelled with the Bank of Canada the most heated and contentious points predicting that there will be no new Getting of debate. energy investment in Canada after Two pieces of legislation recently 2019. Since 2015 the oil and gas sector Things Done passed into law by the Federal has lost over 120,000 jobs, more jobs Mayor government, Bills C-69 and C-48, than the entire aerospace sector and Tom Mrakas have clearly set the tone by showing almost as many as the entire automotive Last week, Council deliberated in this Government’s vision for Canada’s MP’S REPORT sector. This year, the International Closed session and came out to open energy sector - and the consequences are Leona Alleslev, MP Institute for Management Development session and voted 6-0 (Councillor Gallo dire. Bill C-69 nicknamed the “No More Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking was absent) to retain an external lawyer Pipelines” Bill and C-48 “the Tanker removed Canada from the top 10 most and consultants to support the decision Ban” are dramatic in their impact and B.C.’s northern shore. It is instead yet competitive economies in the world – of the Committee of Adjustment to almost universally misunderstood. another step in limiting Canadian oil the worst performance in the annual refuse the variance applications for 672 In Bill C-69, the Liberals have development and export by hindering survey’s history. and 684 Henderson Drive. implemented longer timelines for energy only Alberta and BC’s oil transportation. Energy Security While I appreciate that folks are very sector projects, like pipelines, with no Tankers have safely transported crude Canada’s lack of pipelines makes us happy that efforts to protect this green maximum caps, increased restrictions oil to and from Canada’s since the vulnerable through our dependence space have been successful thus far, as and regulations, compounded by 1930s. In 2011, 2.2 million tonnes of on foreign oil and gas suppliers like the I have stated previously, there are other inconsistent approval processes and oil were safely shipped from B.C., and US, Venezuela, and Saudi Arabia. It is steps in the process that must still be vague criteria for environmental on the east coast, an incredible 82.5 unacceptable in a country as resource undertaken that may impact the ultimate assessments. This creates profound million tonnes of various petroleum rich as Canada that we import 70 outcome. uncertainty and risk for resource products have been shipped from 23 percent of the oil we consume. As provided in the legislation, any companies driving capital investment ports in Atlantic Canada. There have That the government is putting even applicant has the right to appeal a and jobs to other countries. The Bill not been any tanker navigational issues more roadblocks in the way to our energy Committee of Adjustment (COA) will have far reaching implications for or incidents in 50 years in the port of independence is counterproductive. decision. In the case of these properties, all aspects of Canada’s energy sector Vancouver or on the east coast - and The recent amassing or war ships in the applicant has decided to appeal affecting oil and gas, hydro, nuclear and we have significantly increased our the Strait of Hormuz and the capture and Council (as is our right) has just renewables. regulations and protections since then. of a British oil tanker by Iran only decided to retain an external lawyer and While the impact on Alberta is Canada’s Energy Sector an underscores the need to secure our own consultants to support the decision of significant, this flawed legislation affects Irreplaceable Economic Driver resources and reduce our dependence the COA (refusal of both applications.) every province and territory and is why The global demand for energy will on foreign countries who may not act in The process for appeals before many of the provincial governments are continue to grow with estimates that the best interest of Canada. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal calling this a constitutional crisis. it will increase by 30% in the next 20 The severe restrictions placed on (LPAT) of COA applications are that Bill C-48, will ban some oil tanker years, and oil will maintain the largest Canada’s resource development and said hearings are “De Novo”. This traffic in northern B.C. A closer share of global energy market. Canada exports by these two Bills has essentially means that LPAT will hear evidence as review of the Bill, reveals that is not is the 4th largest oil nation and it’s placed a “closed for business” sign on to whether the variance meets the four a universal “ban” but rather is very estimated that Canada’s energy sector Canada’s front door. Without a change tests and issue a decision independent narrow in its application, and only contributes 11% to Canada’s GDP or of course, the economy will continue to of the COA decision – and the LPAT applies to the west coast - and not the approximately $230 Billion - more than jeopardize the future of all Canadians. decision is final on the matter. It cannot east coast. This proves that C-48’s intent any other sector. We must restore the conditions that be appealed. is not to improve transport standards, Under the Liberals, energy will re-invigorate our energy sector and While the LPAT panel will give “due marine traffic, or protect the safety and investment in Canada has seen its set us on a path to energy security for regard” to the decision from the COA ecology of Canada’s oceans let alone biggest decline since records started generations to come. and the support of Council, the hearing is, from the Panel’s perspective, in essence Future Past a whole new application submission. So, while the COA has denied the I was walking near Machell Park ‘Library Square.’ No one could agree applications and Council has decided last Monday afternoon when I ran into on a title for such a grand location, so in to uphold and support that decision, myself. the end they just went with the Library it will ultimately be LPAT and a single Even in Aurora this is not something Square initials ‘L.S.’ or ‘Ellis.’ Not one adjudicator that decides the fate of the that happens every day. of the Town’s most inspiring decisions, properties in question. And the single I stopped and gaped at the older I admit,” he added, sheepishly. adjudicator’s decision is binding and not version of me. “Whoa, watch it!” I exclaimed, subject to appeal. “Hi, Scott,” said my doppelganger. grabbing his arm as he almost stepped This is the land-use planning process “Um…hi,” I replied. off the curb in front of an oncoming INSIDE we have now. And this is what we fought “Caught you by surprise, I bet,” he car. so hard to try and have changed – to limit said. “Yes, I’m you, but from the future.” “Thanks!” he gasped, taking a deep AURORA the scope of powers of an unelected, Anticipating the inevitable question, Scott Johnston breath. “I forgot how fast cars travelled unaccountable body as it speaks to land- he said, “You know the folks who write in the early 21st century. In my day the use planning decisions in our community. the Time Traveller’s Diary column in me you’ve resolved that question.” speed limit on most roads is 10 km/h.” We fought successfully to ensure The Auroran? Well, I borrowed their “No, I’m afraid that one’s still a “Ten! That’s slow.” that municipal elected officials were time machine. They were awfully nice problem. It’s been a challenge to keep “Where I come from…or is it when I granted greater authority to decide how, about it. Just have to return it to allow new homes to less than a thousand come from…in any case, people driving if or when our community grows and them to go back to research the history square feet.” in Town spend most of their time on the develops. With the passage of Bill 108, of the Town’s murals for a column “A thousand feet?!” I exclaimed. road looking for parking spaces, they those hard-fought changes have been they’re working on.” “That’s tiny! Right now they’re looking don’t need to go very fast, anyway.” undone. “Of course, with a time machine,” at a limit of almost 4,000 square feet.” “Well, I should be getting back,” the This, unfortunately, is the system we the future me smiled, “getting back in “Well, with the population in older me said, looking at some sort of have now and how the process works. time’s never an issue.” Town over 100,000, and Council still hand-held device. “But I expect I’ll “What are you doing here?” I asked. reluctant to allow buildings taller than return again.” “I came back to see the Stanley Cup,” five-storeys, going smaller in both house There was so much more I wanted he smiled. “Sadly, even in the future it and property sizes is the only way in the to find out about such as the impact THIS WEEK’S doesn’t make an appearance in the future there is to fit in more homes.” of Magna’s departure, the status of NEW POLL GTA that often. Now I’m just taking “Wow, that’s a big change.” I shook efforts to increase Yonge Street vitality, a few minutes in Town to be nostalgic my head. “How about wards?” I asked. what green space was left in Town, and Are you engaged in the before heading back.” “Have they finally been introduced?” whether a use was ever found for Petch upcoming Federal Election “No, they’re still being debated,” the We started walking. The older me House, but those could wait. Yes No Unsure gazed around with interest. “Look at all older Scott responded. “One doesn’t As we bade our goodbyes I hoped Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! the trees. And there’s still real grass, not want to rush hastily into any decisions. he wouldn’t wait until the next time Previous poll results the artificial stuff!” After all, look how long it took back in the Stanley Cup reappeared in Town Do you believe there's a parking problem in Aurora's downtown core?

Of course, I had to ask; “What’s your day to come to any decisions on before returning for a visit. I might be Aurora like in the future?” Ellis.” his age by then. YES NO UNSURE “Oh...bigger...more crowded. Similar “Ellis? What’s that?” I asked. 79% 21% 0%

“I’m sorry. I guess you’re not aware Feel free to e-mail Scott at: 2019 30, JULY RESULTS RESULTS

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event,” Mr. Paul tells The Auroran, By Brock Weir noting they hope to call upon up to 1,200 volunteers this month. The world’s best female golfers are There are over 20 committees set to descend on Aurora this month potential volunteers can choose from, for the CP Women’s Open, and if you something that fits everyone’s needs. want to get in on the action, consider “If you’d like to be right in on the volunteering for the week-long tourney. action, it doesn’t get better than being Set to take place at the Magna Golf a marshal,” says Mr. Paul. “You would Club August 19 – 25, the CP Women’s be inside the row, see every player come Open is heavily reliant on volunteers, through, and you would be designated needing more than 1,000 to make the to a particular hole. If you want to event a success, and there are plenty be more behind the scenes, we have of opportunities to get involved, says corporate hospitality opportunities, you tourney organizer Ryan Paul. can be on the range, or even standard- “Volunteers are the lifeblood of this bearers or scorers, walking the holes

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Plumbing Service with the groups.” notices that more than the players,” EST. 1972 Volunteering is an $80 entry fee, he says. “They really understand that but with that fee, you get a uniform, without the volunteers the event doesn’t a pass for yourself that gets you in for happen. You can be a marshal who keeps the week, as well as an additional pass the peace on the golf course. If you’re • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL for a guest that is transferrable for the working the Player Transportation 905-727-3210 week, so you can bring someone with Committee, you can drive the players siga you each time.” around and have access to them. Even Mr. Paul has been involved with golf if you’re not inside the ropes or Player tournaments from a young age. The son Access Committee, what’s great about Preregistration Required! of Bill Paul, tournament director of the the LPGA Tours is the players are www.RNCemploymentservices.ca RBC Canadian Open for more than 20 always willing to give back. They will This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of RNC Employment Services Canada and the Government of Ontario years, he first became involved with Golf make trips back to the volunteer centre Canada as a summer student, learning just to say hi and say thanks. They really 905-727-3777 A urora 222 Wellington Street East l [email protected] l the ropes by working tournaments, make you feel special for volunteering putting up grandstands, and having a and it is not just something you have hand in on-course logistics. done because you like to volunteer. You Recruitment Given his time with the organization, see what kind of impact you’ve made he says the best volunteers are and the players really make that impact individuals who are “passionate not known.” Information just about the game of golf, but also of If you’re interested in signing up as volunteering.” a volunteer, the entry fee is $80. Mr. Session “We find that we get a lot of people Paul says he realises that that might be who sign up from referrals, their a hindrance to some people stepping Thursday, August 8th friends are golf fans, but they have forward, but there is a reduced rate for Two Sessions never golfed, and come out with a big high school students looking to gather 9:30 am or 11:30 am appreciation for the game, especially Applicants must register in advance. Space is limited! community service hours and, for those the women’s game,” says Mr. Paul. who have to pay the full entry fee, the “The best volunteers are the energetic, underscores the fact volunteering gets Now Hiring over 800 Full Time Full Time Warehouse enthusiastic ones. You don’t have to be a you access for the week – and all you Team Members at Amazons newest facility in Bolton. scratch golfer or anything like that, but need to do is put in three shifts. just someone who is eager to support, “We’re here in Aurora and York Want to be the first to know about these new positions? loves volunteering and loves sports.” Region for the first time since 2001,” Register now for this Recruitment Information Session to It is also a chance to be a part of says Mr. Paul. “We don’t know if it is learn more about this opportunity from the Amazon team! history. The RBC Canadian Open has another 19 years or five when we come taken place in York Region in the not- back, but this is an opportunity you too-distant past, but the CP Women’s don’t want to miss out on. The value of Open is the first in York Region in what you’re doing versus what you’re Interested candidates must preregister nearly 20 years. paying for, the pros outweigh the cons. in person with RNC Employment Being involved in an “international This is such a special week. Without the Services. Call 905-727-3777 event of this magnitude” is “really volunteers, we can’t make it happen.” something special” and shouldn’t be understated, he adds. For more information on the CP Women’s The views expressed in the publication are the views of the Service Provider and do not necessarily reflect those of the “Volunteers are a group of people Open, including how to volunteer, visit Province. The Government of Ontario and its agencies are in no way bound by the recommendations contained in this document. who are really special and nobody cpwomensopen.com.

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Christine McGregor wanted her It is intended to make healthcare easier mother to age in her own home as long to navigate for patients and families, with as possible. better communication between providers, But, when she developed dementia, which will result in smoother transitions the family felt it was no longer safe for her for patients between settings, such as to be at home. At the time, there weren’t moving from hospital back home, or from enough supports in place to keep her aging hospital into long-term care. in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week, “This is a really exciting time in so she settled into a Newmarket retirement Ontario healthcare,” said Ms. Krystal. home, where she enjoys regular outings as “We’re excited because we believe that part of CHATS (Community & Home the Ontario Health Team we’re creating Assistance to Seniors) Day Programs. is really going to result in better transitions These programs have offered her a for patients, a much more seamless care, chance to get out, participate in social patients being able to get home sooner and recreational activities, all the while than they can get home right now because experiencing care under watchful eyes. of having more robust community services “I’ve learned a lot about navigating to support them in their own homes and the system [as a caregiver],” says Ms. more opportunities for things like respite McGregor. care for caregivers as well. Changes to the system are coming, “What that is going to result in for our however, and Ms. McGregor says she is hospital is we believe less hallway medicine, hopeful it will help those embarking on less patients in unconventional spaces, the same path she travels with her mother in our hallways, and in our emergency will experience more fulsome support as Christina Bisanz of CHATS, Arden Krystal, President & CEO of Southlake Regional Health Cen- department. We believe if we do this the tre, and Dr. David Makary spoke at last Wednesday’s announcement. part of an integrated system. right way with all of the great partners On Wednesday, Southlake Regional we have, that is also going to result in less Auroran photo by Brock Weir Health Centre CEO Arden Krystal joined visitations to our emergency department coming into their home, it is a team of they have already talked to the other team CHATS’s Christina Bisanz at their Aurora because people will be at home, they will people and it is the same team of people members and already know what is going headquarters to announce the local be healthier and they will be happier. I and they all know the patients. When on with me.’ That is the kind of direct hospital, along with community partners, couldn’t be more pleased.” somebody new does need to come in, what relationships and coordination that we including CHATS, are moving forward Local patients have already seen some our patients have told us is, ‘It is amazing. see will be different [in the OHT model]. with an application to the Province to of the results of this new integration They come in and they don’t ask me the What we’re probably going to see is less become an Ontario Health Team (OHT). through the pilot project Southlake at same questions over and over because Continued on page 20 Replacing Local Health Integration Home, which contracts home care and Networks, the new OHTs are integrated social service providers, like CHATS, teams of local healthcare providers that in order to move some “very complex” will come together to improve access and patients home instead of having them go provide quality care to their communities. into long-term care or a transitional bed. 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(Clockwise from Top Left) St. Louis Blues star Robert Thomas brought the Stanley Cup home to Aurora on Monday afternoon and was greeted by hundreds of fans from across the community. Mayor Tom Mrakas present- ed Thomas with the Key to the Town. Fami- lies got a chance to get up close and personal with the cup – and, in some cases, take a load off their feet.

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Concerned about $3.4 million of which will come “At this point we have doubled from the APL’s Library Services the amount of money we were market volatility? Development Charges reserves with talking about originally and it is very the balance of $2.065 million coming concerning to me,” she continued. Get a professional second opinion out of the Town’s Hydro Reserves. “We’re also going to be taking another on your investment portfolio Council’s discussion on the corridor $2 million out of Hydro Reserves, extension earlier in July was fruitful, so I would like to [have] some more with each elected official weighing information about this. We know in largely positively on the plan. The those Hydro Reserves are being used Brendan Black In volatile markets, there are three questions every investor MBA, CPA, CMA should ask themselves: one voice missing from the earlier to supplement taxes and the reserve Investment Advisor 1. Do I know the downside risks in my portfolio? discussion, however, was Councillor funds. If we keep taking money out 905-841-8754 Wendy Gaertner, who had to excuse of that Hydro Fund, I would like to 2. Does my financial plan account for uncontrollable risk like [email protected] herself from the evening’s proceedings know what that means. market corrections? due to a family matter. Staff replied that there is still RBC Dominion Securities 3. Will my income needs be met if my portfolio drops in value? But, when Council reconvened last more work to be done before a final 14785 Yonge St., 2nd floor Aurora, ON L4G 1N1 If you’ve answered “no” to any of the above or aren’t sure, contact week, she took the opportunity to estimate on costs can be put on the Brendan Black today for a complimentary consultation on your question the financial wisdom behind table for Council’s review, with Robin investment portfolio and financial plan. the proposal. McDougall, Aurora’s Director of “I listened to the meeting pretty Community Services, stating these carefully, and I know Council is going more concrete figures could be ready to approve the concept that the Library as early as the fall. was in favour of,” she said. “[But] I Responding to Councillor RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor have two concerns: we already have a Gaertner’s concerns, Councillor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ®/™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. ©2018 RBC Dominion Securities Inc. All rights reserved. 18_90409_H7L_001 parking problem and finding parking Michael Thompson said the money to service the new building…Now, being spent on this and other projects with this new option, we’re going to related to Library Square were an be adding more programming space investment for the community, tying and we’re going to be setting us up the conversation into the goals of for, perhaps, a convention centre. the Town’s recently struck Economic I think the parking will just be an Development Board. unmanageable situation for the Town. “We have all been talking about I think it is going to be a nightmare. Library Square and downtown “The Library says visits were up 15 revitalization since each of us per cent last year…and I think that’s individually first got elected, in one a serious problem.” way or another,” said Councillor Councillor Gaertner went on to Thompson. “When the [Economic question claims made by municipally- Development Group] did community retained consultants who argued the engagement and talked to stakeholders, previous week that the new elevator what rose to the top [was] downtown reaching street level with Yonge revitalization. It is not just Council’s would increase accessibility. She said vision, it is the community’s vision. she “took exception” to the argument Yes, it is a significant amount of that the present ramp presented “a bit money, but keep in mind that it is of a barrier” for Library patrons. four projects we’re lumping together “I can’t imagine what better as one total project. The Library entrance you could have,” she said. corridor extension is one of those four “You have a ramp and you’ve got projects, as is the connecting bridge, stairs. I know we’re kind of going as is Library Square itself, as is the for a ‘wow’ factor here…but I think addition to the Church Street School. that front entrance is very nice, was “It is a significant investment in our planned very well.” downtown core and we believe it will Her second issue came down to make a significant difference and help dollars and cents, she said. us revitalize that downtown.”

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Hospice, which is underscoring the healing a loved one, it is a chance for kids to find visually represent those things that may be By Brock Weir power of art. an outlet for their grief and begin healing difficult to express.” Doane House, which celebrates its 30th through the creative process – all the while For kids, art comes naturally. It is, she The grieving process can be a lonely anniversary in the York Region community forging connections with other youngsters says, “a language they speak” and children thing, but knowing someone else has been this year, is preparing for a summer art who are navigating their own complex have no qualms about picking up a crayon down that road before and can offer a therapy workshop for kids this month feelings of loss. or a paintbrush and just get down to listening ear or a comforting shoulder can entitled You Are Not Alone. “It is really important for kids to be business. make a world of difference – at any age. Focused on children between the ages with other kids,” says art therapist Jennifer “They have no problem getting right This is the philosophy of Doane House of six and 12 who are grieving the loss of Page. “They want to know that there are in there and putting their whole selves other kids out there, that are having similar into it,” she says. “It is a natural part of experiences. It’s about starting those their language. They will draw pictures of conversations and reassuring them they things they are thinking about. With adults, can still be kids in the face of these losses, it’s different. We, as adults, have different challenges, difficulties, and horrible things lenses through which we look at art and they are feeling; it really brings the kids sometimes it is difficult to go back to those together to know they are not alone.” places where we feel free enough to simply Before becoming an art therapist, pick up an art material and play with it. Ms. Page worked a desk job. Handed a “Every child is different and we make pamphlet near work one day, she found a all sorts of different materials available to listing for “art therapy” and felt compelled them, whether they like to paint or draw, or to learn more. The more she learned sculpt, or even use craft materials like pipe about the process, the more eager she was cleaners and pom poms. I don’t want to say to know more. it is not about the loss, but sometimes it is “I wanted to know what drives people, more about what they are left with, coping so I went back to school and did my post- with that person not being here anymore, graduate in art therapy,” she explains, or those changes that have happened since noting that her new career path has made that person passed away, and really asking every day a fulfilling one. “Every time I see questions, talking about their feelings and a client make changes that they’re hoping being able to be heard without upsetting to make or have those ‘ah ha’ moments someone else. Often that is a big worry for they hoping to have in their lives’ makes a child. it all worthwhile – being a part of that, “Here, my art therapy students are knowing I have helped them get a tool that all students of the Toronto Art Therapy will help them in their lives to reach their Institute and they are taking the helm goals.” on the groups. On the bereavement side When it comes to art, there are no age (of our therapy programs), a lot of it limits as to who can pick up these tools. has to do with the legacy piece – that is, Learning about art therapy for the first memorializing the person and how can we time, people often think the door is closed still keep this person in that child’s life while, to them, mistaken in the belief that you again, encouraging them to ask questions have to be “creative” to get anything out and think about things using the skills they of the process. But that, she says, is a myth. have, which are art and play, to get through OPENS “Everyone has inherent creativity, this time that is often quite challenging.” AUGUST 16 whether they know it or not,” she says. “I think a lot of people just want to be For more information on You Are Not engaging in art work and, for some people, Alone: Summer Art Therapy Workshops it is just working with their hands. Others For Kids, taking place at Doane House are using art simply for relaxation or stress Hospice on Friday, August 16, from 9 a.m. relief. Others are coming through deep- to 4 p.m., visit doanehospice.org or call To learn more about our Special Ticket visit rooted issues and art is a great way to Jennifer Page at 905-967-0259. DISCOUNTS & OFFERS TheEx.com

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Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger Page 12 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 Page 13 Classic country of Alabama will take centre stage at Concerts in the Park it has enough legs to swim on its own. and 80s. Alabama has over 40 number-one hits “I hope the audience sees we have fun and they are actually the most successful when we perform,” he says. “When you country band in history yet. South of the have these voices blending together, it is border, this was a huge success. You’ve not common anymore. It used to be at got thousands of people in an audience one time bands had to sing well in order to singing the words to every song Alabama make records and go on tour. Nowadays did. It was also satisfying and stimulating you have so much electronic equipment for us because every song has a three-part to take a very mediocre singer and make harmony. There are a lot of southern them sound like a million bucks. We’re rock influences in the music which all of the kind of band where we can literally us in the band enjoy – and I get to play stand around one microphone and play the fiddle, which is another thing I didn’t and sing. It is exciting for an audience to get to do in other projects!” hear four voices and one guitar blend so Considering why the music of Alabama nicely. continues to resonate with audiences, Lammie muses there is a “blue-collar Concerts in the Park take place each aspect” to the music that transcends Wednesday at Town Park through August boundaries. The songs reference jobs from 7 – 9 p.m. Contributed Photo traditionally seen as “blue collar” and it is clear the songwriters were tapping into By Brock Weir that’s a reward for us: taking people back this audience. to when they first heard Alabama’s music Although it was clear this band was All they wanted was a bite to eat after a in the 70s and 80s.” on to something big when they began gig, but it seems musicians have a certain That’s just what they intend to do next digging deeper into Alabama’s songbook, • Manicure look about them. week in Aurora when Mountain Music: adapting their style to the sounds people When Elton Lammie and his A Tribute to Alabama takes centre stage • Spa Pedicure are so familiar was a more challenging bandmates rolled up to a Wendy’s, the in Town Park for the popular Concerts in task. The core of Alabama is three cousins • Bio Gel cashier suspected they might be more the Park Summer Series. who came together as teens to make rock than your average group of guys looking While Lammie says he grew up with • Solar Nails and roll. While they eventually switched for some burgers. Alabama’s style of music, paying tribute both gears and genres, there is what • UV Gel Nails “You guys look like you could be in a to the band is a more recent invention. Lammie describes as a “family harmony” music group,” Lammie remembers the Before dipping into their song catalogue, • Acrylic that is difficult to capture. cashier saying. the group focused on more modern “That took a great deal of rehearsing • Air Brush Design Indeed they were. They were fresh country music, but while performing in and coaching,” he says. “You’re not just off a concert paying tribute to the iconic tribute to the Zac Brown Band, they tested going to be a guitar player; now you

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a fan of the group. “When you see the the last few years we decided to do some B a every show!’ You’re warming up your Wellington St. E. looks on people’s faces when you do that, investigation into Alabama and see if voice and treating it proper now because a eome I’m not just a drummer, I’m a singer.” Looking ahead to the Aurora gig on August 7, Lammie says the biggest reward 130 Hollidge Blvd. is seeing the joy on people’s faces when 905-727-6030 Doors Open Aurora the music transports them back to the 70s 2019: Aurora Rising Sun Masonic Lodge

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Question: What inspires you?

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People inspire me.

No matter who you meet you can learn something from them. This is extremely true in working with our hospice residents and their families. They all have stories, knowledge and experiences they are willing to share if we take the time to be present and listen to them.

I challenge everyone to fi nd a way to really connect with someone, you can learn a lot and be all the better for it. Meridith Meridith Eberhardt, RPN

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I love being a nurse and want to give quality care to the residents and their families.

I wanted to give quality of life at end of life, and then help the families to understand and to cope with the loss of a loved one. Anke Anke Graenert, RN Page 14 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 Page 15 Revamped plan will see more accessible parking spots on Church Street destination for conferences. business owner on the south side of By Brock Weir “We already have a parking problem Church Street. While some residents and finding parking to service the new on the south side of Church Street A new parking plan will see additional building and the Square is going to be preferred the design options that did accessible parking spots to service Library a challenge,” said Councillor Wendy not include on-street parking in front T.C.'S Square and nearby amenities. Gaertner, referring to the addition planned of their properties, one of the business Council formally signed off on a for the Church Street School, as well as owners indicated they were in favour of revised vision for on-street parking in the associated amenities within the Library providing additional on-street parking BURGERS Church Street Area last week, a plan that Square concept that are designed to for their patrons. is part of the overall vision for the Library be community draws. “Through [the “The options were also reviewed by EST. '93 Square development, and helps address APL corridor extension] we’re going the transportation consultant hired by 15198 YONGE STREET, some lingering concerns over a parking to be adding more programming space the Town (BA Group). The consultant’s AURORA, ONTARIO shortage in the area. and we’re going to be setting us up to recommendation is that it is important Earlier in July, Council members perhaps be a convention centre. I think to find a balance between good design, reviewed several parking concepts, 905-841-1380 the parking will just be an unmanageable costs, and accommodating additional eventually agreeing on the plan situation for the Town. I think it is going parking demand.” FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED recommended by Town Staff which will to be a nightmare.” And, the report notes, the option SINCE 1993! remove boulevard treatments and some Tackling Councillor Gaertner’s ultimately approved by Council fit the street trees on the north side of Church concerns, Councillor Michael bill. COME IN TO ENJOY Street in front of the Library, which will Thompson said parking demand would The estimated cost for the parking then be replaced with lay-by parking. be a good barometer for the success of reconfiguration is set at $93,500, which GREAT BURGERS, While trees and additional boulevard the Library Square project. comes in well below the approved DELICIOUS HOMEMADE features will remain in place outside the “As we keep talking about parking, in budget of $145,740. SOUVLAKI, historic Church Street School, additional some ways, yes, it could create a parking Additional consultation on the work will take place on the south side of problem, but we will solve that parking parking plan is also expected to take AND MORE! Church Street accommodating additional problem,” he said. “It might be a good place with York Region Transit, which parking spaces while also limiting on-street problem to have because it might runs a bus route south on Victoria EAT IN OR CALL AHEAD FOR parking in front of existing residences. mean people are downtown, people Street, before heading west on Church PICKUP! All told, the revised plan will see an are shopping, people are utilizing the Street to Yonge.

additional 21 parking spaces added: three facilities, people are visiting businesses, lay-by spaces, 14 on-street spots, three and we just have to solve that problem. I accessible parking stalls, and one loading hope that is a problem that we have and area. a problem we solve.” The new vision for on-street parking Leading up to Council’s decision on helps address some lingering concerns parking last week, public feedback to over a parking shortage voiced by each of the plans offered by staff was residents and Council members alike “mixed,” according to Andria Sallese, since work began on bringing a concept Senior Policy Planner for the Town. for Library Square to fruition. “Generally, however, the participants These worries were once again brought were supportive of a design option into the fore during last week’s Council that balanced good streetscape design, meeting before lawmakers approved a preserving existing trees, promoting $5.5 million corridor extension for the walkability, and providing addition Aurora Public Library (APL), a move parking on Church Street and the proponents say would create more balance of the site,” said Sallese in space within APL and help position the the Council report. “Planning staff [email protected] APL and the surrounding area into a also spoke with two residents and one 905.841.0916

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FREE Week of August 1, 2019 CMCA Vol. 19 No. 42 905-727-3300 theauroran.com AUDITED Aurora athletes take to the Pan Am stage Canadian representatives in individual A graduate of Dr. G.W. Williams, rhythmic gymnastics at the 2015 Pan Am Aaron Nusbaum will be taking to the sand Games, where she finished sixth in front to compete in the men’s beach volleyball of a hometown crowd. category. Now, an older and more experienced The Libero will be partnering with Whelan has her sights set on reaching the Mike Plantinga of Langley, B.C., and has podium. formerly earned a bronze medal in the Ranked in the top two in her craft in 2017 NORCECA Continental Tour in Canada for the past seven years, Whelan, Jamaica. who at only twenty years old, already Rounding up the Aurora squad is has an impressive resume: she competed 26-year old Nicole Walker, who will be in the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto, jumping in the equestrian category. as well as the 2015 and 2017 World Walker will be riding the 14-year old Championships, and was named the Falco van Spieveld, a bay gelding which Athlete of the Year by Sport Aurora in is the mare of choice of her grandfather, Carmen Whelan will be one of three Aurora natives to compete in this month’s Pan Am Games September of 2017. Frank Stronach. in Lima, Peru. Photo courtesy of Carmen Whelan Aurora athletes in rhythmic gymnastics, By Jake Courtepatte beach volleyball, and equestrian. Carmen Whelan, a third all-around A trio of local talent will be looking to finisher at the Canadian Championships put Aurora on the map at the 2019 Pan in Richmond, B.C. in 2018, will be looking Am Games. to reach the podium as a top hooper. Spread out over a two-week period Those who have been following the beginning this week in Lima, Peru, the longtime national team member’s journey latest iteration of the Games will feature may remember Whelan as one of just two Aurora-King Jays back on top in Newmarket Silver Bat The 2005 AKBA Jays took home the Newmarket Silver Bat championship over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Michael Burdo

the Mississauga South West Twins 13 – 5. By Jake Courtepatte Sunday’s semifinal saw the Jays cruise to the final game by a score of 9 –4 For just the second time in the against Peterborough, before meeting the tournament’s 44-year history, the Aurora- Red Sox again in the final, where they King Jays are champs at the Newmarket took home the trophy by a score of 17 – 8. Silver Bat tournament. It was in 2016 that the Jays first took In both occasions, it is the 2005 Jays the tournament, as an AA squad before who have added their names to the being promoted to the AAA level for the coveted trophy. 2017 season. This past weekend saw the Jays Congratulations go out to Noah absolutely dominate this year’s iteration of Glenn, Noah Sutchy, Cale Williams, the tournament, going undefeated through Parker Bifolchi, Matthew Burdo, six games to take the championship. Luciano Montanaro, Luca Cutajar, Opening the tournament on Friday Colin Ellsworth, Romeo Waghmare, with a 23 – 2 drubbing of the Brantford Lincoln Glover, Tyson Kushnir, as well as Red Sox, the Jays won a trio of games coaches Raj Waghmare, Mark Cutajar, Saturday, in besting the Anette Black 13 Tim Glenn, Richard Glover, and Peter Auroran Sports Page Base Bar 2018.qxp_Layout 1 2019-04-15 12:11 PM Page 2 – 0, the Peterborough Tigers 13 – 7, and Bifolchi.

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newroads.ca Page 18 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 THE AURORAN, Thursday, August 1, 2019 Page 19 Gattas notches first hat trick in CPL history “Honestly, I didn’t expect Gattas to By Jake Courtepatte come out and outscore me,” Telfer said. “I think Gattas and I clicked way earlier Another historic first for the budding than expected. Gattas has been feeding Canadian Premier League. me balls, and I’ve been doing the same Rodrigo Gattas was the latest York9 for him.” FC player to put his name in the history The win came on the back of a books on Saturday in securing the despairing loss to the Major League league’s first ever hat trick, part of a 6 Soccer club Montreal FC in the third – 2 drubbing of the Halifax Wanderers. round of the Canadian Championship “I’m expecting to have many more on Wednesday, where Montreal good games,” said the Chilean after the squeaked by on a 3 – 2 aggregate score. match via a translator. Head coach Jim Brennan said Saturday’s Just over 3,000 fans were on hand at game was one where his club “took their York Lions Stadium to witness history, frustration” out. while Ryan Telfer added a pair of goals “Obviously they were still gutted from himself to secure York9’s third win in that game on Wednesday. It’s a game we four CPL matches. all thought we should have won and we should be in that next round.” Brennan said after Saturday’s match. “I think we took our frustration out today on Halifax.” “We said to them, if you keep creating these chances, there was gonna be one game where they all fly in for you,” he said. “Today was that day. “I enjoyed watching them today. They were playing with their chests out, they had smiles on their faces.” It took a penalty for the Major League York9 FC’s Rodrigo Gattas, pictured when he first signed with the team in April, became the squad to pull out the victory on Wednesday, first CPL player to ever record a hat trick in a 6 - 2 win over the Halifax Wanderers on Saturday. with York9 hanging in until the end. Photo courtesy of Matt Gathas/York9 FC Brennan said he was proud of his team following the match. send them away tell them to come nowhere said Brennan. “Overall, I’m proud of these guys,” near the club, don’t even watch football Game time is scheduled for said Brennan. “After the match, it was just, – get away from it as much as possible,” a 3:30 p.m. start. get your heads up. You put a good shift in DAMIR VRANCIC against a good team, you end up losing the LAW OFFICE game to a penalty.” As for the upcoming schedule, the Aurora Master Duck heads to FINA USINESS LAW York9 club takes almost a two-week break World Masters Championships REAL ESTATE before heading back to the pitch, after the WILLS ESTATES August 2 match with Hamilton’s Forge FC was postponed to a later date. By Kelley Hughes York9 hits the pitch once again on August 10, hosting Valour FC at York Aurora Master Duck, Jack So, will Lions Stadium. proudly represent Town and Team “We have a few days here where we’ll at the 18th FINA World Masters Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, August 5 – 18. This global aquatics event is host to over 8,000 participants, age 25+, and five water disciplines: competitive swimming, artistic swimming, water polo, diving and open water. The event theme “Dive Into Peace” promotes pool, (2.5 km)! He was hooked! 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The last couple of Saturdays at the freshly picked outdoors, exploring, about the food she was eating and ended Farmers’ Market have taken place in strawberries, perfect and learning about up interning at a private fitness studio the very hot and humid conditions that for canning and MARKET the plants and in Bolton where she was surrounded MUSINGS by like-minded people. Her goal was we are experiencing this summer. baking. Simpson’s Jan Freedman animals around Happily, we were cooled occasionally Farm has lots of them. She says to work towards becoming a certified by breezes blowing through the park. potatoes available that this occurred personal trainer. Unfortunately, whatever bit of shade as well as some lovely new potatoes, whether she was simply running around That plan was put on hold in 2016 that had been provided by the two large perfect for making potato salad. When the large forest at recess or attending when, at the age of 23, her son, Jack, maple trees at the entrance to the park I bought potatoes from them last week, lower school gardening classes. was born. Her primary focus shifted has been lost as they died and are in they advised me that the red skinned She has been a horseback rider since to raising her little family. At this point the process of being taken down by the new potatoes make the best potato the age of six and briefly participated she realized how much she really Town. salad—who knew? in gymnastics during her pre and early disliked cooking – it’s finicky, time- This is a busy time of the season The next vendor I’m going to tell you teens. Then, in her later teens, she consuming and she simply finds no joy at the Market with so much produce about is the daughter of the Antonic began to work out as a way to combat in it. However, she realized that it was ripening lately and appearing on the Family who represents the Providence some of the depression and anxiety crucial that Jack be well fed and grew farmers’ tables. Hill Farm in Nobleton. Aurora says that she was experiencing as a young adult up learning to nourish his body as she While there is no longer asparagus she has fond memories of growing up trying to find her way in the world. had learned to do. or rhubarb, they have been replaced by on the farm and sitting down with her The casual hobby of working out in Aurora created an addition to the lots of vegetables and other fruit. family at the end of the day sharing a her parents’ basement eventually took family farm, the Farmer’s Pantry. The We have all kinds of salad greens, home cooked meal. Her parents always on a mind of its own. Aurora realized goal of the Pantry is to create easy foods green and yellow beans, peas, beets, made sure that the kids grew up eating how much better she felt, both mentally that are healthy and delicious. She and Willowtree Farm even has the first healthy food – real food – and that and physically, when she was exercising. believes that she isn’t alone in feeling a corn of the season. They also have the they learned how to take care of and Through casually looking for new lack of joy in the kitchen for what feels first wild blueberries I have seen yet this properly nourish their bodies. fitness routines on the internet, she like all day long while trying to feed an season as well as cultivated blueberries Aurora attended the Toronto found herself fully engaged in that insatiable toddler. and cherries. Both Willowtree Farm Waldorf School from ages 4-17 lifestyle. Over the next few years she Interestingly, although she dislikes and the Coopers Farm have lots of which helped to foster her love for the began to educate herself even more cooking, Aurora loves to bake, so she looks forward to sharing her favourite recipes for baked goods, drinks, soups and other products along the way that will help make the kitchen fun again in a tasty and healthy way. Visit her mom Beth’s Providence Hill Farm booth in the park to try Aurora’s amazing and attractive soup mixes.

See you at the Market! Southlake, CHATS join forces for Ontario Health Team From page 7 patients, for example, waiting in hospital for long-term care and more of them waiting in home because we can now support them and their caregivers with care in a different way to keep them at home. “It is really hard to be a caregiver of a senior with a lot of needs and who is really frail. Sometimes those caregivers burn out. One of the reasons why sometimes patients end up in the hospital is they can’t handle it anymore. We envision a new future where, in fact, we will be able to wrap services around them so the patient or client can stay in their home much longer and caregivers can be supported.” This excitement was shared by Ms. Bisanz, who said the priority of the OHT is to “ensure there are better outcomes for clients/patients and family caregivers. “Another key component is to enhance the experience of the providers themselves,” said Ms. Bisanz. “If we can work more closely with doctors and the family health team in ensuring that we’re transitioning the patients or providing support to his patients, then [the doctor’s] sense of confidence and experience with the system is going to be better, there won’t be the frustration that sometimes happens now, where we don’t know where to refer somebody, or we don’t know that a service is available, we know there is a particular need but there’s a gap in how to fill it. “We’re going to be working with one another to ensure we’re also providing a better experience within the healthcare system and within the OHT here for the providers as well as patients and their family caregivers.” This news was greeted very positively by Ms. McGregor who knows these challenges all too well. While Ms. McGregor, who also works at CHATS, says her experience navigating the healthcare system with her mother was a “pretty good experience,” the new proposals give her peace of mind. “It is [tough] when you have somebody who could be in long-term care and you’re supporting them where they are, but you never know when they are going to top over that ledge and if that [support] is going to be available when they are there,” she says. “I am hopeful the supports they intend to have in place will be easy for us to access, should we need them. I think, like everybody, there are unknowns, but I do feel certainly confident [in the partnership] we will be working closely together to meet the needs.”

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