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Celebrate the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games PUBLIC NOTICES at Hillary House! Notice of Pesticide Tree Injection for Control of Emerald Ash Borer Exhibit: Tennis in Canada From Early Beginnings to Global Success Town-owned ash trees located along the streets and parks listed below will be treated to help control Emerald Ash Borer. Treatment will take place between the This exhibit invites you to explore the evolution of tennis from dates of Wednesday, July 1 and Monday, August 31. The Town of Aurora proclaimed 2015 as the Year of Sport its origins to its establishment in Canadian society. The Hillary in Aurora. Please see the upcoming sport event below that House collection includes a tennis racquet used by the family To Control: Emerald Ash Borer supports the importance of healthy sport and activities in our in 1905, which will be featured among many other tennis Pesticide Product: IMA-Jet community. artifacts in the exhibit at Hillary House. PCP #: 31375, registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) Pesticide Product Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid Event: Kickit2Winit Date: Saturday, October 3, 2015 For more information please contact: Trugreen at 1-800-565-5296 or Town of Aurora, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parks and Recreation department, at 905-727-3123 ext. 3222 Location: Aurora Sports Dome Selected ash trees to be injected on the following streets: For more information, please visit www.kickit2winit.com or Amberhill Way; Ardill Crescent; Ashford Court; Attridge Drive; Aurora Heights Drive; call 647-234-3970. Benville Crescent; Corner Ridge Road; Cranberry Drive; Craiglee Court; Deerhorne Cresent; Defoe Court; Delayne Drive; Dinsmore Terrace; Evelyn Buck Lane; Gilbank Drive; Harmon Avenue; Heathersfield Lane; Hodgkinson Crescent; Hollandview Trail; Hollidge Bouevard; John West Way; Karindon Court; Kennedy Street West; Klaimen Court; Lacey Court; Langman Place; Lenarthur Court; Little Erica Way; Long Valley Road; Lougheed Court; Luxton Court; Marsh Harbour; McCleod Drive; McGee WHAT’S HAPPENING Crescent; Meadowood Drive; Monkman Court; Moorcrest Drive; Mugford Road; Pan Am and Parapan Am Celebrations Murdock Avenue; Ochalski Road; Owls Foot Crescent; Pinnacle Trail; Raiford Street; Rush Road; Storrington Gate; Timberline Trail; Timpson Drive; Tribbling Crescent; Municipal Street Tree Block Pruning starting in late Saturday, July 25 Trillium Drive; Treegrove Circle; Twelve Oaks Drive; Wilkinson Place; Willow Farm Trail; June to early August 2015 Domestic Sports with the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club Whispering Pine Trail. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club, this event will feature tennis Selected ash trees to be injected in the following parks: Please be advised that Municipal Street Tree Block Pruning demonstrations in period costume at Hillary House, as well as will occur on the following streets between late June and early Atkinson Park – Twelve Oaks Drive; Chapman Park – McMaster Drive; Copland Park lawn bowling and tennis demonstrations at McMahon Park. August. – Aurora Heights Drive; Elizabeth Hader Park – Timpson Drive; William Kennedy Park – Beer, cider, wine, and BBQ will be served on the Hillary House Kennedy Street West; Wilson Park – Moorcrest Drive • Loraview Lane grounds. • Zokol Drive Saturday, August 8 t h • McGee Crescent Closing Ceremonies and a Taste of Wimbledon at Hillary C e l e b r a t i n g A u r o r a ’ s 1 0 A n n i v e r s a r y o f • Heatherfield Lane House • Wilkinson Place Enjoy traditional Wimbledon-style refreshments (think • Benville Crescent strawberries and cream, Pimm’s and sandwiches) from • Long Valley Road 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. • Monkman Court Starting at Dusk • Langman Place Closing ceremonies will be held at 3:30 p.m. • Tamarac Trail Volunteers are needed. Contact us to find out more. To find out more about the exhibit, the celebrations or for media If you have any questions regarding the block pruning, please inquiries please contact Erika Mazanik at 905-727-8991 or contact the Parks department at 905-727-123 ext. 3233. [email protected] All Pan Am and Parapan Am Celebrations are admission by donation! Movies are FREE • A food donation for the local food pantry is appreciated. John West Memorial “Leader of Tomorrow” • Food vendors serving delicious food!* Scholarship Award • For your seating comfort, please bring your own lawn chairs. FREE *A nominal fee applies ADMISSION Congratulations to Ms. Sally Falk, winner of the “Leader of Tomorrow” Scholarship Award. Ms. Falk’s application stood out Arrive early to enjoy special among the many applicants received. Her contribution to the community by giving back through participation in countless pre-movie surprises! clubs and volunteer committee groups, some of which are Student Council, Native Studies, School Band, Drama Council, Eco Council, York Region Presidents Club, Relay for Life, Aurora United Doors Open Church Rise and Shine Breakfast Club and the Ontario Nature Saturday, July 25 Aurora Youth Council. Mockingjay (PG-13) Ms. Falk has also been involved in the prestigious Shad Valley Machell Park Saturday, August 15 International program, a finalist for the Loran Scholar Foundation (2A Aurora Heights Drive) and she sits on the board for the Global Green Alliance of Sponsored By: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ontario. Ms. Falk will be studying political science in the fall at the new dual degree program between Sciences Politiques

This FREE community event organized by The Town of Aurora in France and UBC in Canada. Ms. Falk is truly an exceptional Another exciting event Inclement Weather? brought to you by offers a rare opportunity to explore hidden treasures, young individual and a worthy candidate as a “Leader of If you are unsure about the weather the day of the many of which are not normally open to the public. event and its impact on the event, please call our Tomorrow” for the inaugural John West Memorial Scholarship. 24-hour special events line at 905-726-4762. #AuroraMovies Please note, we reserve the right to cancel, For more information, visit Participants are able to tour buildings, take guided walking amend or change activities. www.aurora.ca/moviesinthepark tours and view special exhibits and displays. Seeking members for the Youth Engagement To view a list of sites and to learn more information, Committee (Y.E.C.) please visit www.aurora.ca PRESENTS Join the Youth Engagement Committee (Y.E.C.) today and start making a difference in your community! Role and Responsibilities in the Looking for Skylight Gallery Artists • Engage youth within the community Concerts Park • Encourage active participation at Youth Centre Wednesday evenings in and • Serve as a liaison between youth in the community and Town July August Each month, we proudly exhibit a single artist’s work in 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells Street the Skylight Gallery at Town Hall. The artists displayed each staff month are chosen in a draw in advance. Eleven names will • Pursue local sponsorship opportunities • Assist in developing programs, services and special events for July 29 • The Wheat Kings be chosen for 2016 and those artists are invited to have a youth show for one month during the year. Most of the artists are This ultimate tribute to “The Tragically Hip” delivers the same energy, • Meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month during the from York Region and occasionally beyond. The goal is to style and sound as the Hip themselves! school year, from September to June at 4:30 p.m. expose residents to the work of Canadian artists in a unique, convenient setting. The Skylight Gallery Draw will take place Please fill out the Youth Engagement Application for 2015/2016 on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 for the 2016 year. If Recruitment form at www.aurora.ca and return it by Monday, you’re interested in participating in the 2016 Skylight Gallery August 31 at 4:30 p.m. Draw, please fill out the 2016 application package online and For more information please contact the Youth and return to Lindsay McGuire, Special Events Assistant before Community Development Co-ordinator at: Wednesday, September 9, 2015. For more information, please Town of Aurora call Lindsay at 905-841-7529 ext. 3132. 100 John West Way, P.O. Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Skylight Gallery Artist for July – Meredith Blunt T. 905-726-4760 F. 905-726-4734 [email protected] Meredith Blunt’s art is a mix of observation, experience and imagination. After 10 years away from art-making, this show is New her “Work in Progress.” The Skylight Gallery opportunity gave Aurora Public Library Events Premium Concert Concerts are Free! Meredith a reason to pursue colour, confidence and inspiration Experience • A food donation for the local food pantry is appreciated found within. Tuesday, July 28 - Super Bookmarks Bring a food donation for • Food vendors serving delicious food!* the local food pantry and Superheroes unite at Aurora Public Library! Using simple supplies • For your seating comfort, please bring your own lawn chairs Artists’ Reception on Friday, July 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. win a chance for you and *A nominal fee applies and your awesome painting skills, you’ll create these exciting three guests to sit in the TD Regular Viewing Times: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to place holders. New colourful superhero bookmarks for all your Premium Concert Experience 4:30 p.m. at Aurora Town Hall, 3rd Floor. section complete with AURORA CHRYSLER summer reading! 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Optimist Room, Ages: 6-9. TD-preferred seating and Fee: $9. To register, please call: 905-727-9494 ext. 280 complimentary snacks!

Wednesday, July 29 - Preschool Gym Another exciting event Inclement Weather? Club Aurora free guest day on Friday, July 31 Bring your little one in for some fun and exercise at Aurora Public brought to you by If you are unsure about the weather the day of the #AuroraConcerts Library with our miniature obstacle course. Circle through the event and its impact on the event, please call our 24-hour course as many times as you’d like, having fun and making new special events line at 905-726-4762. For more information, visit Join Club Aurora on Friday, July 31 for free guest day. For more Please note, we reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. www.aurora.ca/summerconcerts details, please visit www.aurora.ca or call 905-726-4764. friends. 10:30 a.m. to Noon, for kids ages 2-5, Drop-in, Optimist Room, FREE. Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 3 56-year record holder faces off against 2015 champ Briefly LEARN HOW TO “DIE WISE” who set the gold standard Whether you’re trying to cope with grief or living life to its fullest, residents are invited to learn about how to “Die Wise” this Monday, By Brock Weir July 27, at the Aurora Public Library. Stephen Jenkinson, author of Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul, will hold a talk and book signing In 1959, Robert Bedard set the from 7 – 9 p.m., offering a different perspective standard for Canadian tennis at the on what it means to have a “good death.” Die Wise does not offer seven steps for coping with Pan American Games. death. It does not suggest ways to make dying Well, actually, he won a silver easier. It pours no honey to make the medicine go gown. Instead, he offers wisdom and stories medal in the Chicago games in the from his two decades of working with dying Men’s Singles. But, it was still the best people and their families. He places death at the centre of the page and asks us to behold it in all Canada has fared in the sport at each its painful beauty. Die Wise teaches the skills of subsequent Pan Am outing – until dying, skills that have to be learned in the course of living deeply and well. Die Wise is for those last week when Ottawa’s Gabriela who will fail to live forever. “Dying well is a right and a responsibility of everyone,” he says. “It is Dabrowski and partner Carol Zhao of a moral, political, and spiritual obligation each Richmond Hill brought home the gold person owes to their ancestors and heirs. It is not a lifestyle option. It Is a birthright and a debt.” in women’s doubles. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 cash at the door. If he was chagrined that Canada had now set the gold standard, he JOIN THE YRP If you are looking for a position on the York didn’t show it as Mr. Bedard picked up Regional Police, mark Wednesday, August 5 his racquet on Saturday afternoon to in your calendar. The York Regional Police’s Recruitment Unit will hold an employment play a match with the young woman information session that evening from 7 – 9 herself on the lawns of Hillary House. p.m. at Newmarket Theatre. It is open to anyone interested in a police constable position at the The championship duo were on YRP. For more information, call 905-830-0303 hand to preside over the formal x6720. opening ceremonies of the Aurora Local tennis champs played exhibition games of tennis on the newly-restored grass court at Hillary House on Saturday afternoon and evening, with live music provided by area bands. Historical Society’s new grass tennis Auroran photo by David Falconer court, recreated on the site of the very first tennis court ever to be was showing them to everyone. He links to Hillary House, Aurora’s only built in Aurora over 110 years ago. It was basking in it, but I wasn’t!” National Historic Site. was a project made possible by grant Although their respective wins The original courts on the funding available through Pan Am for are separated by 56 years, both property helped nourish the early community projects. champions were eager to get out there roots of the Aurora Community “History is not old and stuffy, it and improve their game. Tennis Club, an organization which is not dusty documents, it is the “Somebody thought it would be continues to thrive to this day, and the fabric of life,” said John Webster, nice to bring the old-timers together revitalization of “where it all began” Aurora’s Official Town Crier. “It is with the new-timers,” said Mr. Bedard couldn’t be timelier. the continuum of time where events with a laugh. “That’s what it is, but I “Tennis is enjoying a huge blend into each other so gradually, so am looking forward to it.” resurgence in Canada right now,” said seamlessly, that it is impossible to say “I am looking forward to it too – Mr. Albino. “Last year, according to where one becomes the next.” especially if you have any tips for Tennis Canada, 5.5 million Canadians This continuum was best me,” Ms. Dabrowski told the educator played tennis and about two million demonstrated by Ms. Dabrowski and and former headmaster of St. play regularly. We saw nothing more Mr. Bedard as they prepared to show Andrew’s College. “I am totally open fitting than to try and tie in tennis DAMIR VRANCIC onlookers what it takes to be a champ. to any criticisms!” heritage and this court, which has “Winning the gold was very “That’s fine – I’m good at that, but I been here since about 1890.” LAW OFFICE special,” Ms. Dabrowski, who also don’t like taking it. Just kidding!” For Mayor Geoff Dawe, the BUSINESS LAW, took home the silver in mixed There was plenty of good-natured addition of the new tennis court REAL ESTATE, doubles with partner Philip Bester of ribbing going on as they took on a will make significant headway in WILLS & ESTATES Vancouver. “To win it on home soil is number of opponents. the municipality’s goal of making much nicer and it kind of hits home For Bill Albino, Vice President Aurora the most active community in 905-841-6411 more than it would abroad.” of the Aurora Historical Society, it Canada. But, she was humble about her win. was a fitting way to truly kick-off “We are very committed to moving “I wouldn’t say I was basking. the long-planned exhibition and forward to making Canada an active Providing valued and trusted [Philip] and I went out to dinner and programming surrounding tennis, a place,” he said. “It is the best way to legal advice since 1983 he brought his medals with him and sport which has such close historical be.” Neighbours “elated” over “incredible” Mavrinac deal AURORA HOME HARDWARE From page 1 “At the end of the day, it has to be BUILDING CENTRE agreement with Minto. I thought we something that truly comes from all were going to court, so I am pleased residents and Town Staff,” she said. we’re not going to be doing that. I can “It is very hard for me to say in the think of a lot of other places where we abstract what it should be because I can spend the money.” don’t know what the Town needs are. Annual The $2.47 million to purchase the land This [purchase] is something that is for in question will come out of Aurora’s the entire town. It is a really big win for Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland reserve. Now Aurora and I am excited to see what the that the land will soon be in municipal next phase is. I am sure whatever it is hands, the question then becomes just will benefit the whole community.” what Aurora is going to do with it. In the meantime, Ms. Khouri and her Although some area residents spoke neighbours are “revelling” in a victory. about the importance of maintaining “I am extremely happy,” she said. the parcel as greenspace and parkland, “It is incredible news and I am glad there has been no commitment on what we held our ground on the lawsuit and the land will ultimately become. this is a great result for all of Aurora. From the perspective of area I just want to revel in the fact we have neighbour Nahla Khouri, it is important acquired this land. I think there is going Friday, July 24 that the land is ultimately used in a way to be a huge sense of relief. 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Application forms and additional Board and Committee information can be picked up at Westview Golf Club Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library or by visiting the Town website at www.aurora.ca Enter to Win *All sales ﬁ nal Applications should be addressed to the Deputy Clerk and can be submitted by email to [email protected] While supplies last or by fax at 905-726-4732. Applications can also be submitted by mail or hand delivered to: 100 John West Way, P.O. Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1. 289 Wellington Street E. Aurora Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Homeowners Helping Homeowners www.aurora.ca/publicnotices | 905-727-1375 Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 5 LetterS to the editor Machell’s Corners Come learn about pickleball this Saturday

The Aurora Community Tennis Club (ACTC) Pickleball Committee is organizing our July 25 Pan Am celebration. This event is an opportunity for you to celebrate the Pan Am games and the launching of the Tennis in Canada Exhibit at the Aurora Historical Society (AHS) - Hillary House. ACTC is a proud direct descendent of the Hillary family who started tennis in Aurora. The ACTC Board is providing committee support to the AHS as they implement their Pan Am program throughout the summer. Nancy Behm, our Club Pro is also touring the Tennis in Canada Exhibit with her summer children’s tennis camp program. ACTC members will enjoy seeing a special area of the exhibit dedicated to the ACTC. The event at McMahon Park will start at 11 a.m. and end approximately at 3 p.m. We will have four pickleball courts set up for all levels of play. Our Pickleball Committee will have experienced pickleball players coordinating the play for beginners, intermediate and competitive play. We are also pleased that Andres Marco, an ACTC member and tennis coach for high performance juniors and adults has agreed to put on a coaching and play demonstration with Lost in the Mail his students. Ask anyone and I think they’ll agree: engineering department. There has The Aurora Lawn Bowling when it comes to working with the been dialogue as we have gone through Association is also opening their doors public, communication is king. the process.” and inviting people to try out lawn This was evident multiple times Mayor Dawe: “That wasn’t the bowling. at last week’s Council meeting on question. Have you had resident A free barbecue lunch, hosted by our several fronts, not the least of which feedback that has been shared with us?” Pickleball Committee will be starting was Council’s consideration – and, Canada Post: “Yeah, as far as large around 11.45 a.m. to a degree, dissatisfaction – with a sites and smaller sites, it is all on our One of our goals is to have more report before them on how well they are BROCK’S website and it is all available to the people (public and ACTC members) communicating with said public. BANTER public.” join our ACTC Pickleball Program. You But there was also a degree of Brock Weir Mayor Dawe, cutting through the can help by coming out and celebrating dissatisfaction expressed pretty bull: “The answer is no.” with us and consider joining our unanimously around the table on how by our elected officials seemed pretty If Canada Post’s representatives Pickleball program. well others are communicating with straightforward and to the point. The wrote down their non-answers To encourage participation we them. same cannot be said of the answers they verbatim, slapped a stamp or two on have six prizes for those individuals who Take, for instance, the brief received. them, and sent them into Aurora Town try out pickleball. hullabaloo over the proposed new radio Here’s but one example: Hall, chances are the postal system The prizes are a set of 3 raffle station which is hoped to take to the “I have not received any emails wouldn’t be in the financial mess it is in tickets valued at $20. These tickets will Aurora airwaves by January 2016 at the from Canada Post with regards to now. I am being facetious, of course, but give winning recipients a chance to latest. Going into last week’s meeting, residents’ concerns,” said Councillor Tuesday’s meeting proved to be a master win thousands of dollars in the annual Councillors faced a recommendation to Thompson. “However, I have certainly class on how not to answer a question – Magna Hoedown held in the fall. grant the fledgling group a whopping received lots of emails from residents or, more accurately, a case study in the quarter of a million dollars to get the about their concerns. Has Canada Post “Don’t let this happen to you!” chapter Brent MacKinnon President, Aurora Community Tennis Club station up and running at the Aurora been circulating residents’ concerns of the How Not To Answer A Question Family Leisure Complex (AFLC). to the Town, the Mayor or members of handbook. Other sports groups need According to the report, the $250,000, Council?” Despite Council’s concerns, Canada funded from the municipality’s Growth You might expect a quick answer, but Post’s plan to eliminate door-to-door voice at the table: AYSC and New Infrastructure Reserve Fund, pull up a seat to take in Canada Post’s mail delivery service marches on. The was to go towards the design and answer. representatives made a compelling (Re: Hotel and sports facilities construction of “space necessary to “In the process we did meet with case why belt tightening is really the top tourism priorities. July 16) accommodate a Community Radio the Mayor to let him know this was only way forward for them in ensuring Station and Sound Studio” in an as-yet- happening. We have had updates. We a postal service remains active and Great article on sports tourism and used corner of the AFLC. This figure, have talked at the staff level, so we have available to all Canadians. the lack of accommodations within the noted the report, stemmed from a quote definitely contacted the Mayor to share There were no shortage of proposals Aurora boundaries. for improvements to the room which what was happening in the community. presented to Council on how Canada However, other interested parties and came in at $222,000, but staff added this We were always available to come to Post is going to get this belt back a few organizations such as the Aurora Youth figure seemed too high. Council early in the process, if asked. notches but there was, in my opinion, a Soccer Club (AYSC) and the Aurora And how! By the time last week’s We were asked to come now. We have missing piece of the puzzle. It might have Minor Hockey Association, which is meeting rolled around, this figure was come. In hindsight, maybe we should been there, actually, but it might have not affiliated with Sport Aurora, need knocked down significantly to just have been here earlier, but the invitation been lost in the bafflegab. Namely, how to be given the opportunity to be at the $10,000 (coming out of the same pot), was accepted when it was offered.” is Canada Post going to stay competitive forefront of any discussions regarding with the discrepancy chalked up to an So, has Canada Post shared concerns once the cuts have been made? the expansion of sport tourism. error in communication between the received from residents with their The seismic shift of Canadians using The AYSC draws thousands of radio station’s proponents, municipal elected officials? Understandably,electronic means to pay their bills, people to Aurora during the multitude staff and the Mayor’s office. nobody was exactly clear on that communicate with one another, and of events we organize and run each The idea of a radio station by and for following the answer, but it was easy to what have you, was a trend “nobody saw year. We host four large recreational the Aurora community is an interesting see where the answer was ultimately coming”, said Canada Post – a statement and competitive tournaments from one, but it’s too bad it couldn’t get off going to land. Enter Mayor Dawe. which, I think we can all agree, is May through September, and seven the ground on surer footing than this. “Specifically to Councillorsignificantly debatable. Nevertheless, Provincial level soccer events drawing This gaping discrepancy was not the Thompson’s question: have you courier services such as FedEx and UPS over 400 teams, 6,000 participants, and piece de resistance of communications circulated any complaints you have seem to be doing very well, seemingly more than 10,000 family members to at July’s Council session, however. received from the public to elected despite the odds. our region. That singular honour goes to the two officials at this table?” he asked. “That Surely it might be a good idea to More than 75% of the participants gentlemen appearing before Council would be a yes or a no.” see what other companies providing come to Aurora each year from all over on behalf of Canada Post to address The response: “If you’re asking if we similar services are doing to stay Ontario providing a significant boost to concerns shared by Council and public have received complaints –“ afloat. If Canada Post is concerned that our local economy. alike over a lack of communication The Mayor’s intervention: “It says more and more Canadians are looking It is imperative that other sport perceived on the part of the Crown right here that you will share residents’ to other avenues to send their mail, organizations, including Aurora Youth Corporation over their plan to convert feedback with mayors, councillors and whether lettermail or parcels, jacking Soccer and Aurora Minor Hockey, are all of Canada (with some exceptions city planners. Has any feedback been up the price of the services you provide, also given a genuine opportunity to for businesses, etc.) to community shared by members of this table?” including the amount it will take to engage in the formation of an effective mailboxes over costly door-to-door Hold onto your hat: “I do have a list send a letter anywhere in Canada, is not sport tourism strategy. delivery service. of emails for Aurora which have been the best way to get former customers Spencer Kanen As I looked on from the press box, shared with the Mayor. At the same beating a line back to those ubiquitous Aurora Youth Soccer Club most of the questions posed to them time, we have shared them with the red boxes.

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GET IN THE GAME WITH 52 PICK ME UP 52 Pick Me Up Card of the week: The Five of Spades MARKET Sponsored by The Aurora Museum & Archives MUSINGS Jan Freedman After representing Canada in the 1959 Pan Am Games, Janice Jones went on to start the Au- This past Saturday we had an rora Ladies Volleyball League in 1979. In 1986, amazing hot, sunny day for our second she started the York Region Athletic Association annual Family Day at the Farmers’ Swimming Conference, which has now grown to over 700 high school participants. In 1991 Market. The many family-friendly Jones was inducted into the Olympic Academy activities brought out lots of families of Canada. wanting to participate in the fun. Pick Me Up at Town Park on July 29 at Concert in Everyone reported that they enjoyed the Park starting at 7 p.m. featuring The Wheat the variety of games and activities we Kings. offered and it was a most enjoyable day for all. Even yours truly got in on the fun and had her photo taken with the albino Burmese python draped around her shoulders. Summer Spectacular! Now I’d like you to meet the two talented people behind Speakeasy Fine Foods. Sarah Wilcox is the chef and her partner, Chad, is a sommelier. Sarah’s culinary career began almost by It is hard to believe that we are well Thank you to the hundreds of people accident. While studying Food Styling on our way to August. I have had the who came out to support the Pan Am at George Brown, her summer job was opportunity to spend some time with Games by attending the Torch Relay serving at a golf course. One day the family over the past few weeks, to help IN GOOD on June 25. The rain couldn’t dampen chef didn’t arrive and they asked for a volunteer to go into the kitchen. re-charge after a very busy spring COMPANYMayor Geoffrey Dawe Aurora’s festive spirit as Community Council agenda. I hope that everyone Torch Bearer, Bruce Stafford, brought That then led to a job as cook at gets the opportunity to get away from talented performers! the torch into Lambert Willson Park Milestones, then several years with work for a period and re-connect with Each concert features a draw for and lit the Pan Am cauldron at our the Oliver and Bonacini group, leaving friends and family! a “Premium Concert Experience” celebratory event site. them a few months ago as the sous chef Summer is a bonanza of events provided by TD, where your family Aurora continues to celebrate the of their 5-star restaurant, Auberge du in Aurora, so take time with the can win the chance for complimentary Pan Am spirit with two exhibitions Pommier. family to enjoy some spectacular food and front row-seats. To enter, in Town. The Aurora Museum and While working with the O & B entertainment. If you missed it, the simply bring a food donation for the Archives (www.aurora.ca/museum) is group, Sarah worked in several of their Humber River Shakespeare Company local food pantry. Donations are also hosting A Legacy of Sport, an exhibit restaurants, giving her experience with came back to Aurora for three gratefully accepted at Movies in the celebrating our sporting heritage, a variety of food styles. Several months performances in Town Park on July Park. at the Aurora Cultural Centre, and on exchange at a Relais & Chateaux 10, 11 and 12, where they delivered an Mark your calendars for two great The Aurora Historical Society (www. Hotel in France further honed her inspired rendition of Shakespeare’s upcoming events in September: aurorahs.com) is hosting Tennis in skills. Falstaff and the Merry Wives of Ribfest and the Hoedown presented Canada, a series of events celebrating One of her career highlights was Windsor. Thank you once again to by Magna! Aurora’s 10th annual Aurora’s tennis history. winning an Iron Chef competition in this tremendously talented thespian Ribfest celebration on September 11, It was great to see so many people Toronto three years ago. troupe for sharing more great 12 and 13 features tongue-tantalizing enjoying our Canada Day festivities. Currently, Sarah is on contract to the performances here in Aurora! ribs from Uncle Sam’s BBQ, Bone We had a great time during our food and beverage department at the Our popular Movies in the Park Daddy’s, Camp 31, Ribs Royale and annual parade and our fireworks Granite Club. Her ambition is to open series is now underway, with six Bibbs BBQ. There are great activities display was fantastic! Thank you to all a restaurant with Chad in the Aurora family-friendly movies from July for the kids, the Hoedown Showdown the contestants who participated in area. Speakeasy Fine Foods is their way through September. Come out for talent competition, professional rib our Aurora Teen Idol competition, and of introducing themselves to the area some great entertainment after dusk cook-off and the People’s Choice congratulations to Louisa Barbosa, with a booth at the Aurora Farmers’ and enjoy the show! I will be making Award for best ribs. Stay tuned for our newly-crowned 2015 Aurora Teen Market where they offer hand-made a cameo film appearance before each our upcoming announcement on the Idol. hot sauces and mustards, artisan sodas, performance as well! Look for show two headline bands playing live on As a closing note, the Highland freezies, fresh pasta and local, artisanal times, locations and my videos at Friday and Saturday evening. For Gate Planning Applications page on cheese. www.aurora.ca/moviesinthepark more information, please visit www. the Town’s website (www.aurora. Chad says that he first discovered how Concerts in the Park are back aurora.ca/ribfest ca/highlandgate) has been updated food and drink partnered early when as well, with eight fantastic The Hoedown, presented by Magna, with videos of the June 24 Public he noticed how milk and cookies tasted performances throughout July and takes place on September 18 and 19, Planning Meeting. More information great, but milk and pizza didn’t work August. Concerts take place on and features great entertainment by will be featured on the page as staff so well. Now as a 20 year veteran of the Wednesdays in Town Park from 7 p.m. The Jim Cuddy Band and Dallas Smith works through the applications and business, Chad has worked at some of to 9 p.m. The August schedule features & The Road Hammers, a delicious questions posed by residents. Stay Toronto’s finest dining establishments, Latin sensation Eliana Cuevas on Texas-style barbecue, silent auction tuned as well for the launch of our from steak houses to the Platinum Club August 5, Celtic band Tom Leadbeater and prospector’s raffle. The Hoedown second annual Citizen Budget online at the Air Canada Centre. Currently he Spirit of Nova Scotia on August 12, supports 15 local charities and non- survey in September, to have your works at Auberge du Pommier. country singers The Dixie Chicklets profit groups, so get your tickets today voice heard on how your municipal Chad has been fortunate to study on August 19 and rockers Absolute to support our community and have a taxes are spent! under all three of Canada’s Master Journey on August 26. Go to www. great country and western experience. Have a safe and enjoyable Civic Sommeliers, which inspired further aurora.ca/summerconcerts for more More information and tickets are Holiday weekend and see you around study of wines of the world. He received information and don’t miss these available at www.hoedown.ca. Town! his Sommelier certification from the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers as well as the Court of Cultural Comparison Master Sommeliers in 2011. He works with wine and food daily and has a true passion for service and hospitality. Chad moved to Newmarket with his wife four years ago in order to be closer I met up with some friends the Park, there was plenty of fresh air, to family as his wife was expecting their other day, and as we discussed what late day sunshine, and warm breezes, baby boy. He has witnessed a dramatic we’d been up to lately, one noted not to mention soft grass underfoot. change in dining culture north of the that they’d been to a play in the city. When the show was over I was city. His dream is to establish a new, Another friend said they’d attended packed up and home in a few minutes fun dining concept in the Aurora/ a concert downtown the same week- while it was still light out. Unlike my Newmarket area with his business end. INSIDE friends, no late night parking garage partner, Sarah. Visit them at their I was able to top them both congested, multi-hour traffic-jammed AURORA booth in the park to sample their tasty by explaining that I’d done both Scott Johnston commute was required. creations and discuss their exciting activities here in Aurora, at a fraction Apart from the convenience of it all, parking, I pulled into a free (which plans. of the cost and time required. another benefit was the price. A small describes both cost and availability) The vendors at the Farmers’ Market In my case I’d attended the recent voluntary donation to the theatre shaded spot next to the venue. are very concerned about the health of Theatre in the Park performance company, and a non-perishable item True, I didn’t have a cushy theatre our long time vendor, Joe, of Toscana’s of Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of for the Food Bank covered them seat like my friends. In fact, I had to Bakery. Recently, Joe suffered a serious Windsor, and a few nights later had both. This was probably a couple of supply my own. But I was perfectly stroke and is recovering in hospital. We dropped by to see, or I guess more hundred dollars less than what my content with my folding chair, and Continued on page 9 importantly, to hear, a Concert in the unlimited legroom. And if I didn’t friends paid. Park. Both of these had taken place like my sightline, or wanted a change Both the outdoor theatre and NEW AURORAN POLL outdoors in Town Park. of company or perspective at any concerts in the park series are just While we all had a great time at point, I just moved. two of the many low (or no) cost Now that Aurora has purchased the Mavrinac lands, what do you our various events, comparing these It’s hard to do that mid-performance events and activities held here in think the Town should do with it? experiences re-emphasized to me how at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Aurora throughout the year. Whether fortunate we are up here in Aurora. they are hosted by the Town, or other A) Sports fields (soccer pitches, basketball At intermission, they lined up and tennis courts) While my friends had been required again with the crowds for pricy organizations, we are fortunate to B) Parkland to plan for their evenings months in have such a variety to choose from. C) Other (send suggestions to letters drinks and snacks. I also had to pay @auroran.com) advance, I had noted the local events Based on the slowly growing for my snacks at the park, although I Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! at the last minute in The Auroran. could have easily brought them with crowds, it’s nice to see that more and As they were battling late rush more Aurorans are discovering these Previous Poll Results me, as so many others did, but the Several community partners have received a $525,000 hour HOV traffic on the Don Valley local pleasures. grant for programs to combat childhood obesity. ones on offer were reasonably priced, How can this issue best be addressed? Parkway hours ahead of their However, the increase in numbers A) Physical activity and sports programs and there were no crowds. And I could B) Education C) Other performances, I had given myself comfortably eat them in my seat could have one unfortunate drawback; about 10 minutes to leisurely travel without incurring angry stares from it may eventually start to put a dent A B C back streets to get to Town Park. I ushers and my fellow arts patrons. in my unlimited legroom. even had time to chat with a few As the shows continued, the

neighbours before the shows started. atmosphere in the downtown theatres Feel free to e-mail Scott at: July 21, 2015 67% 22% 11% TO DATE TO RESULTS RESULTS Instead of queuing up for $20 got warmer and stuffier. In Town [email protected] Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 7 Community radio station receives tentative green light – with significantly smaller price tag By Brock Weir Council last week. organization behind the radio station Councillors Mrakas and Gaertner Council gave a tentative green light will still need to come before Council, were ultimately the two lone votes A new radio station based out of the to “Radio Aurora”, a new community they approved a $10,000 budget increase against the proposal, but Councillor Aurora Family Leisure Complex to be station earmarked for 101.5 FM with the funded from reserves to renovate a Gaertner’s objections came from run by – and serve – the community call letters CHRA, last week. While an space at the Complex (AFLC) with a different corner. Information took a significant step forward at agreement between the Town and the carpet and electricity to serve as the before Council, she said, did not give station’s base. any indication on any lost income Going into last week’s meeting, opportunity for the Town in being FAMILY LAW however, Councillors were facing a staff able to use this space either for its own recommendation to increase the budget programming or to rent it out. LAWYER not to $10,000 but by a significantly “The Town is growing,” she said. larger $250,000 to create a recording “I don’t know if we’re going to have studio complete with sound-proofing. another community centre – perhaps, This recommendation was made in hopefully – but in the meantime this is error, according to Mayor Dawe. going to be space we won’t be able to use Water “I have had discussions with for our own programming.” [Ferguson Mobbs, the leading proponent Nothing is lost, however, because behind the radio project] going back a it is space that is not used right now, softeners year or longer and certainly one of the countered Al Downey, Aurora’s Director points that came up right at the start of Parks and Recreation. of the discussion was while I thought For those Council members voting this was a great idea, I also didn’t in favour of the proposal, their support think it should be costing the Town of came not just from their support of Patrick M. Gaffney Aurora any money,” said Mayor Dawe. the “Voice of Aurora” overall, but • 1/2 hour free consultation “When I saw the report come out last in their view this was ultimately an • Accepts Legal Aid Air week, I was kind of surprised by the investment. Eventually, they said, the amount, so I spoke with Mr. Mobbs room in question would need to be Practicing all aspects of Family Law to resolve last week, but there has been a bit of a carpeted and wired. Not being able to parenting, support, and property issues Conditioners communications gap in terms of what provide the station’s proponents with arising from separating families. A practitioner was expected from the Town and what a fixed location for their operations of Collaborative Family Law – a client controlled, got interpreted back to [department would hinder their ability to go forward lawyer assisted, out-of-court-process focusing & Humidiﬁers directors]. 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In his putting in renovations to enable them Proudly servicing arguments, Councillor Mrakas said to go out and fundraise, and to install Aurora residents for 23 years it was a “great idea” but not having a the equipment to do what they have to business plan for the station before do in order to get this up and running.” Interior & Exterior Painting them gave him some pause. Added Councillor John Abel: “We’re Home Staging “That is something I would like to see all about risk and cost and from what Blinds & Shutters because [this report] identifies no staff I am understanding at the moment, Free Estimates or operating costs are contemplated at we’re going to put electricity and this time,” he said. “I understand the some flooring in this room. I don’t see & Colour Consultations radio station is saying they are going a risk at all. We’re not paying for DJs to be self-sufficient, but unfortunately or technicians, so I don’t see why we 905.727.7048 | [email protected] | decoratingworks.ca with all due respect to the Aurora need a business plan for operations. Cultural Centre – I love them and After a year of operation, we might what they’re doing – we have done this see that there is something we weren’t before. Council has heard before that a aware of, but I can’t imagine what it is. place is going to be self-sufficient. They The benefit is what I look at. This is a ask for some money up front and the tremendous opportunity for us at no Town is on the hook on a yearly basis risk and no cost.” for money.” Aurora needs to know where communications are falling short, says Council

By Brock Weir residents indicated they were content with the status quo, with the Town’s Nearly two-thirds of residents website and local newspapers, receiving surveyed say they are largely satisfied the most frequent hits. with the way the Town of Aurora is The survey was largely carried out communicating with them but, for with intercept interviews at municipal many Councillors, the larger question facilities, over the phone, with is why they’re falling short of the mark additional surveying being carried with the balance. out by municipal staff at the Town of Council considered a report from Aurora’s booth at last month’s Aurora Michael Kemp, Aurora’s Manager of Street Festival. Corporate Communications last week But the report contained a significant which indicated a general satisfaction gap, according to Councillors, in with how Aurora’s message is getting not delving into why one third of out to the community. In a survey of the community believes Aurora is 110 residents carried out by students missing the mark and questioned the from York University’s Schulich School methodology behind the findings. of Business, just about two thirds of Continued on page 15 Hogan’s Inn Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse Come enjoy the sun on our ROOFTOP PATIO and indulge in our Spanish inspired tropical fruit sangria, tapas and paella!

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They see it every day, they in three weeks, I am a bit skeptical.” many of whom have appeared before Dawe urging Canada Post to answer the live it every day, and so they felt their In response, Mr. Walasek reiterated Council in a variety of venues to question, the answer eventually boiled feedback was important and there were that the invitation to appear before express their frustration. This was a down to a “no.” times it seemed their feedback was Council was only recently extended frustration shared by Councillors, who “I have not received any emails from being ignored.” and once that was received, they were lamented it has taken this long to have Canada Post with regards to residents’ Looking ahead to the August on hand for last Tuesday’s meeting, and representatives of the postal service concerns,” said Councillor Thompson. 17 deadline, Councillor John Abel the following evening’s Accessibility appear before them to answer questions. “However, I have certainly received underscored what he believed was the Advisory Committee, where the The process started in November, noted lots of emails from residents about importance in a quick turnaround time nitty-gritty of placing the individual Councillor Tom Mrakas. their concerns. I hope you understand on the part of Canada Post to respond community mailboxes was examined a Canada Post, however, countered we often get feedback from our to concerns received from residents bit further. He also added that even if they were invited to come to last week’s residents and they have received your over the placement of community these mailboxes were placed by August Council meeting and they did so. notifications at their door, or in their mailboxes and the end of door-to-door 17, Canada Post would still review “We have had discussions with some mailbox, and they have contacted [the delivery itself. Time is of the essence residents’ concerns and the door Councillors and we will continue to customer service number] to express in addressing these before that date remained open for looking at alternate look at individual issues,” said Mr. their concerns. but, as Councillor Abel said he himself locations. Walasek. “If you receive any [issues] “[One of our concerns] was there had been waiting for over a week for “We’re looking forward to better from constituents, even once the boxes was the response from the frontline a response to an enquiry he made on communication with Canada Post as are in, we are still open to moving boxes, and customer service people at Canada behalf of one Aurora resident, he was we go forward,” said Mayor Dawe. “I shifting boxes, and it is an ongoing Post saying the municipality had skeptical this would be met. am sure you have had feedback from process.” signed off on these locations which, as “This has been going on for a long residents that has not been shared with While this was comfort for some representatives of the residents, that time and you have just come to our us, so I look forward to getting that. You Councillors, others questioned the certainly concerned me greatly because Council right now at what I would call did engage with me early and there is sincerity. it wasn’t to my knowledge that we had the eleventh hour and you’re telling us no question about that, and whatever “Though it would have been great signed off. I think the hope was always we have been given an opportunity of you sent me I forwarded to Councillors, to have had you gentlemen come at the that this would be a collaborative two or three weeks during the summer but there has obviously been a serious beginning of this process to delegate to process. The residents know their to review this,” said Councillor Abel. breakdown in terms of dealing with the Council, I think part of the frustration neighbourhood. They recognize the “The likelihood of this being completed public, those who are most affected.” both from Councillors’ point of view and the public has been the so-called ‘meaningful consultation’ didn’t Canada Post “going through time of change” and happen,” said Councillor Jeff Thom, referencing one pillar of Canada Post’s five point plan to turn a profit through transition: Crown Corporation this conversion. “While I do appreciate By Brock Weir and we have to address along with every single postal that you gentlemen have come out administration in the world. [As the number of pieces of tonight, it would have gone loads In 2006, Canadians mailed over 5 billion pieces of mail goes down] the number of addresses we deliver to is further if we had some consultation mail, but just over six years later, this rate had fallen increasing, so we have less product going to more places and and perhaps a delegation early on in by over a billion pieces, according to Canada Post. that is definitely a challenge for the corporation. Making the process. It would have helped if we As these numbers continue to dwindle, however, Canada the decision to end door-to-door delivery has been difficult. had this a few months ago.” Post now has to make “historic and difficult decisions” to At this stage in its history, Canada Post must make historic This concept of “meaningful ensure Canada’s postal service remains up and running – and difficult decisions. The changes we’re making are consultation” was a challenge from while making money. necessary to ensure the future of postal service in Canada.” the beginning, as was Canada Post’s This was the message Canada Post delivered to Council Current door-to-door service costs twice as much as pledge to share feedback received by last week, ahead of a contentious discussion surrounding delivery to a community mailbox, he added, and converting Canada Post from residents about the communications issues swirling around the Crown five million addresses will be the largest cost-saving conversion process with each respective Corporation’s decision to phase out door-to-door mail measure currently eyed by Canada Post, saving up to $5 complainant’s elected representatives, service in favour of installing community mailboxes million annually. At the moment, two thirds of Canadians agreed Councillor Michael Thompson. across the country. already have a “centralized mode of delivery” ranging Councillor Thompson questioned “We do understand that change is difficult [but this from a community mailbox to a post office box, with the whether Canada Post had shared transition] will be done in a thoughtful and effective way,” remaining third up for conversion. the concerns they had received from said Canada Post’s Andrew Walasek. “We’re seeing a rise “We are looking at doing a number of things, including residents with Mayor and Council and in digital communications which nobodyT:11” saw coming an accommodation program for those who cannot access after a series of winding answers, and Continued on page 16 FOUND: e will to restart. A place to grow roots. T:10.714”

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All roads lead to theArts Aurora Cultural& Cul Centretu in r e new exhibitions By Brock Weir according to our ethnicity, but we found common threads.” Three artists set out on very different Dancing was one such common personal journeys – two over water, and thread with Erika, a sculptor, letting the other delving deep into himself to her fingers do the walking, creating find his roots. figures of a traditional Romanian bottle Their divergent paths have come dance out of clay. This is contrasted together, however, in a harmonious with the work of painter Marissa, who dual exhibition now underway at the complements the work with a painting Aurora Cultural Centre. of traditional Philippine candle dance. Marissa Sweet was a young woman But, it was through mythology when she gathered up her belongings that they first found it might be in 1994, setting off from her native worth looking a bit deeper into their Philippines for a new life in Canada. similarities. She was preceded by just a handful “I really admire Erika’s brilliant Sculptor Erika Takacs, L, and Marissa Sweet, found common threads in their different backgrounds. Auroran photo by Brock Weir of years by Erika Takacs, an ethnic way of grasping emotional content on Hungarian who left her birthplace of each sculpture,” says Marissa. “We Next Week: Newmarket artist in Mino Miikana Bimaadiziwin. Both Transylvania for the same destination. looked at each other’s body of work Donald Chretien takes art lovers on a exhibitions run through September 12 at Both women set off largely alone, and we realised we had something that journey through his Aboriginal roots the Aurora Cultural Centre. with their whole lives essentially really communicated with each other. stuffed into a suitcase as they embarked Some of her sculptures inspired me to on their journey. paint based on it. Her Medusa, for me, “I just took a leap of faith, not was about fear. I am afraid of snakes, knowing what was going to be my so when I saw her sculpture I went into future here,” says Marissa. “I just knew fear mode, but then asked what I’m it was going to be an adventure and I afraid of. It made me look internally. MINI • BINS had to be brave.” “My painting, which is called Although they come from very Fighting Fears, was all about my fears different worlds, both women ended and how I am fighting and trying to up settling in the Oshawa area, but overcome because I don’t want to until the artists came together in local remain in that ear mode and I wanted creative circles, they had no idea just to show people that you can strive to SERVICING AURORA & SURROUNDING AREA, 7 DAYS A WEEK how similar their lives, their paths, and get out of it. It made me face my fear FOR ALL YOUR DISPOSAL NEEDS indeed their tastes, were. because now I am talking about snakes 1344 WELLINGTON ST., KING CITY, ON | 905.727.9297 | 416.301.0299 The result is Passage Between and painting about claustrophobia, Two Worlds, a new exhibition which heights, and all things that symbolize formally opened Saturday at the Aurora fear for me.” • LARGE SELECTION • PERENNIALS - HERBS Cultural Centre. The first formal Through their first joint exhibition, • ORNAMENTS • SOD - TOP SOIL collaboration between the two artists, they – and curator Stephanie Nicolo – it celebrates their similarities and hope their work inspires others to look • ANNUALS • GRAVEL - CURBS differences, charting their respective deeper into themselves and consider • TREE SHRUBS • CHRISTMAS TREES journeys and their wildly divergent – their own journeys to this point. • EVERGREENS • FIREWOOD yet eerily similar – visions of their new “We hope it becomes a space for homeland. conversation and story sharing,” says SAM & MARY “We found we have many similar Ms. Nicolo.”This is a show that is open 905.727.9297 interests although we’re from two to all individuals who have become a different parts of the world,” explains part of our Canadian mosaic. This is Erika. “We were both interested in their space where they can come and folklore, history, legends, stories, and see and share their own stories in the mythology, aspects which are different canvas on the walls, or in the sculpture. 1344 WELLINGTON ST., KING CITY, ON | 905.727.9297 | 416.301.0299 OUR BEST PRICING ON ALL REMAINING INVENTORY!!!

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However, with Get Fit kits full of well-worn tools? the family’s ephemera still occupying Do you wish you were more fit Visitors are welcome to explore every room, it’s as though they’ve or, perhaps, a little more creative? Hillary House as we once again take never left. The Town of Aurora offers many part in Doors Open Aurora. Through the generosity of the programs for adults 55+ at the Aurora Guests of all ages are sure to find Hillary Family and Dr. Murray Koffler, Seniors’ Centre. Programs such something at Hillary House to delight history while playing games and Aurora Historical Society (AHS) as Yoga, Zumba Gold, and Fitness and amaze. creating crafts. purchased the house and surrounding Challenge help seniors with their On Saturday, August 15 museum- A particularly exciting highlight grounds in 1981 in the interest of fitness, as well as programs like goers will be treated to free tours of of the Tennis in Canada exhibit preserving the unique and historic Drawing Fundamentals and Guitar the building and collection, including is the newly installed lawn tennis building. that cater to their creative side. If you the recently installed Tennis in court at Hillary House. Visitors will Hillary House now serves as the are interested, come and check them Canada: From Early Beginnings to have the opportunity to watch tennis home base for AHS where staff and out or register at the Seniors Centre. Global Success exhibit. demonstrations by players in historic volunteers work hard to create events Sponsored in part by the 2015 dress, and even play a quick rally on and programming that celebrate GARDENING CLUB Pan American Games Community the court themselves. Croquet will Aurora’s rich and diverse heritage. The grounds around the Seniors’ Celebration Fund, this exhibit also be available for visitors to play. Our permanent collection is on Centre take time and energy, but includes an extensive collection of Built in 1862, Hillary House has display to give visitors a window into look lovely, thanks to the volunteers historic tennis images, balls, racquets, been home to four doctors and their the past. Upon crossing the threshold, who work hard to keep the place fashions, and more! families. It was first inhabited by guests can explore the Dispensary looking attractive, neat, and tidy. New Younger history buffs can take Dr. Geikie in 1862 and then by Dr. and Consulting Room to learn more volunteers are always welcome and part in our Discovery Days for Kids Strange in 1869. Both men had short about medical practices at the turn of so, if you have a green thumb or just program, and learn about local careers in Aurora before moving to the century. enjoy digging around in the dirt, your Antique tools, such as the help will be always welcome. bloodletting kit and tonsil remover on display, speak to how far medicine BADMINTON AND TABLE TENNIS has advanced since the time of the B S If you enjoy playing badminton, P Hillarys. Amidst the amputation kits the badminton club will welcome and syringes, the warm glow of family you. Even if you have never played Plumbing Service life shines through. Pencil marks before, come and try it. They play EST. 1972 on the door frame of the Consulting on Mondays at 9 a.m. and Tuesdays Room chart the growth of the Hillary at 4 p.m. However, if table tennis children, showing that while this is your forté, come out and play on building might have been a backdrop Wednesdays at 3.15 or Thursdays at • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL for medical procedures, it was also 1 p.m. You don’t have to worry about a warm and inviting space full of your skill level, we have players of all 905-727-3210 children’s love and laughter. abilities. www.bobsplumbing.ca From our sprawling gardens, to the carefully collected pieces of WOOD SHOP fine china, Hillary House truly has The wood shop is open every day something for everyone. of the week and many interesting Guests are invited to come for a free things happen in there. 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By Jake Courtepatte a playoff spot. Both sides came out two games to go, second only to the The Jays are wrapping up the swinging, with the Jays taking a 5 – 2 strong breakout season of the New regular season this week, their The bats were heavy and the runs lead after only one inning off doubles Lowell Knights. Offensively, they have final game coming on the road this were aplenty last week for the Aurora from Beadle and Brad Crosby. All-star dominated the AA league with their Thursday when they face the Bolton Jays, as has been the norm this year Chris Fafalios hit a dinger in a six-run run output, now sitting at just under Dodgers. for one of the top teams in the North fifth inning, and was one of five Jays ten a game and just under forty more For stats, schedules, and more Dufferin Baseball League. players to record a multiple-hit game. than their next closest opponent. information, visit www.ndbl.ca. They went 3 – 1 in a series of road With the game at 15 – 6 for the Jays games that featured some double- in the bottom of the final inning, the digit outputs, solidifying their playoff Giants tried to mount a huge comeback, position as a home-advantage squad. scoring five runs off relief pitcher A 10 – 3 win against Creemore on Zach Wiseman before being shut down Tuesday was highlighted by a five-run in a 15 – 11 high-scoring affair. fifth inning, in which Chris Rettie, Ted Veteran Brent Owen was on the Beadle and Jake Pinnegar took the mound for the first five innings, giving reins to cash in runs. up nine hits and six runs in his outing. The boys in blue were in Orangeville A split on Sunday in a doubleheader on Saturday to face a Giants team with the Mansfield Cubs has left the that is still in the midst of a battle for Jays three points out of top spot with

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The Aurora Soccer Club threw open their Industrial Parkway South gates on Saturday and got into the 519-941-4501 Pan Am spirit with a series of international matches raising money for the Aurora Food Pantry. Here, the men representing Canada/Ireland take on the “Rest of the World” in the first of three games, which was www.teenranch.on.ca followed by a women’s match of Canada/Ireland vs. the Rest of the World and an England vs. Scotland matchup.NewRoads $500 Basebar was raised Auro for 3 the (Broad) local food 12/19/13 bank. 10:54 AM Page 1 Auroran photo by Brock Weir

PROUDLY SUPPORTING LOCAL SPORTS Page 12 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 13 Whelan finishes just outside of medal contention in gymnastics By Jake Courtepatte Patricia Bezzoubenko, barely missed the medals with a score of 15.300, with Carmen Whelan. It was an “always the bridesmaid, a duo of Americans taking the gold and Photo courtesy of never the bride” moment for Carmen silver positions. the Canadian Olympic Committee Whelan when she finished in seventh Whelan finished just shy of a medal place on Monday night in the ribbon score in all four rhythmic gymnastics portion of rhythmic gymnastics at the events, coming closest in individual Pan Am Games in Toronto. ball with a fourth place finish, her score The Aurora native finished with a just 0.4 points shy of the bronze. She score of 14.402. Her Thornhill teammate, finished fifth in hoop competition and seventh in the clubs. Despite missing out on the medals, in which Canada is sweeping up by the dozens in this year’s Games, Whelan is grateful for the experience and ready to G2 ROAD move on. “It was my first Pan Am Games and I am still young,” said the 16-year old. “I’m happy with my performance, and TEST PASS there’s a lot left in the future.” The score in rhythmic gymnastics is she’ll never forget. competition held at the Toronto judged out of 20. Ten points are assigned “It’s something I can always keep in Coliseum. Bezzoubenko went on to win to level of difficulty of the routine and my mind, my first Pan-Am Games. Being the bronze medal in the individual all- GUARANTEE!! the other half is judged based on the only 16 I’m hoping it’s just a start.” around program. execution. Whelan entered the Games as the To keep up with the Canadians at Next CourSeS StArt: A senior level gymnast with number-two Canadian woman behind the Pan Am Games, running until this the Silhouettes of York Rhythmic August 10 - 4 Days Bezzoubenko for the individual Sunday, visit www.to2015.org. August 22 - 4 Saturdays Gymnastics Club in Newmarket, Whelan placed second overall at the Elite Canada National Rhythmic Gymnastics competition in Winnipeg Barbarians bouncing back from tough in March. Her second place finish was an 2014 season important step in qualifying for the By Jake Courtepatte Balmy Beach. Toronto Pan Am Games this year, the They put up 41 points last week in a next step being a silver at the Canadian The senior men’s Aurora Barbarians dominating win over Stoney Creek, and National Championships in May. have returned to form this year, once are averaging 30 per game on the season. But this, the largest multi-sport event again becoming a force to be reckoned The season runs until the end of 905-726-4132 in Canadian history, was the ultimate with on the rugby pitch. September, with the Barbarians set to stage in Whelan’s young career, and one Facing relegation at the end of last take on the Brantford Harlequins next season following a dismal showing, the Saturday, who sit only three points back Barbs secured their position in the ‘A’ of the Aurora club in standings. division only after a strong 24 – 6 defeat A number of Barbarian players have of the Waterloo County Pirates in the been called up to the provincial level relegation match. They took the 2015 at all age groups this season, including season as a task to show that they still men’s teammates back Jon West and belong in the Premier league of Ontario forward Paul Ciulini, who will be Rugby. representing the Ontario Blues against At just over the midway point of the the American Rugby Premiership in 2015 Premiership season, the Barbs are Ottawa in August. sitting in a comfortable second position To learn more about the in the standings, holding a 5-3-1 record, Barbarians organization, visit www. second only to perennial powerhouse aurorabarbarians.com.

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Page 14 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 15 Council calls on province to put their money where their mouth is with election reforms By Brock Weir they wished to use ranked ballots in any ballots and potentially giving voters a said they would like to see when it future municipal election,” said Town greater say, increased voter engagement, comes to how Aurorans cast their vote. When it comes to reforming how Staff. “To implement ranked ballots in a and they throw out all kinds of Council approved a further motion from municipal elections are run, Aurora’s fair and consistent manner, an extended superlatives and reasons to do it, and Councillor Harold Kim that names on Council says what’s good for the goose is period of time between nomination yet there’s no mention of them doing it the ballots should be randomized to good for the gander. day and voting day would be required. themselves,” said Councillor Thompson. level the playing field and eliminate The move came as Council was asked The municipal clerk would require the “If that is their view of ranked ballots, any advantages those nearing the top to weigh in on the Province’s review of extended time to prepare for and test they should lead by example.” of the alphabetized list could receive. the Municipal Elections Act, a review all systems that would be required in a In the view of Councillor Jeff Thom, Councillor John Abel, who has ranked which covers five key areas: campaign ranked ballot election.” moving to a ranked balloting system was at the top of the last two municipal financing, third party advertising, Council generally agreed with the “ludicrous” but asking for the Province ballots, threw his support behind the accessibility, enforcement and ranked opinion of staff last week, but went a to take the first move was a step too far. idea, as did the rest of Council, and that ballots of candidates. step further at the urging of Councillor “I appreciate the cheekiness [of the recommendation is now on its way to It was this last point, however, which Paul Pirri. Speaking against a ranked motion, but] the proposals they put the Province. became a sticking point at last week’s ballot, he said Ontario voters spoke forward in this report are actually Council also approved a further meeting. “very strongly” against such an issue quite ludicrous,” he said. “I haven’t suggestion from Councillor Pirri calling Councillors were considering a less than a decade ago, but if Ontario is seen anything like this and certainly those looking to seek elected office report from staff, which would serve as keen on making this change, they should I wouldn’t be a proponent for it at the within Aurora include signatures from Aurora’s official response to these five lead the pack. municipal level. I am not a proponent of not less than 20 residents to be submitted key changes. “I can understand a government it at the municipal level, so if they force along with their nomination forms. Under the potential changes, wanting to implement this and I the municipalities to ranked balloting, I A further motion, again from Ontario will give municipalities the commend the Provincial government certainly would not want them to get the Councillor Kim, suggesting the fees one option of instituting ranked ballots for for moving in that direction, but I would idea I am in favour.” has to pay in order to stand for public Councillors in future elections. like to formally put an amendment to That being said, however, there are office be increased from the present The Town’s view was ranked ballots this and request that if they are going to other changes Aurora Councillors $100, fizzled. were a “fundamental departure” for have municipalities go to proportional voters used to the current first-past- representation, it is only fair the the-post system that would likely cause Provincial government also implement “confusion” both for new and seasoned this system because it is beyond me why voters. This confusion, they said, could they think this is a good idea they would result in a hit on the already “extremely implement for us but not themselves,” low” voter turnout experienced in said Councillor Pirri. Aurora. Councillors Tom Mrakas and Michael “As the order of government most Thompson agreed with the suggestion, familiar with their own community with the latter suggesting “what’s good circumstances, municipalities should be for the goose is good for the gander.” permitted to determine on their own if “[The Province] talked about ranked Public workshop on $450.00 communications set for September From page 6 this is all about.” “When I was on the Library Board Councillor Paul Pirri said he too was we did a strategic review and we did concerned with the stats in the report. surveys as well,” recalled Councillor Only 110 people were reached in the Michael Thompson. “One of the survey, and that is not enough for a things we were very interested in was community of over 60,000 people. that percentage of people who didn’t “I would be concerned about moving use the library. It [was] the segment forward and developing a policy and * Restrictions may apply – call for details of the population that didn’t use the having a policy based around us having Library that we were really trying spoken to 110 people,” said Councillor to understand. What is it we weren’t Pirri, underscoring the general PROOF 12 doing? When I look at this report and population. APRIL 3, 2014 issue of The Auroran Community Newspaper the findings, I am…more concerned According to Mayor Geoff Dawe, 100’s of with the one third that didn’t. Why? however, there was an opportunity The Auroran is published weekly every Thursday. “When you’re doing these kinds missed when Council signed off on The deadline for any and all ad materials is 10 days prior to publication date of surveys you’re trying to dig in and setting out to find out these answers. LIGHTINGClassified deadline is Monday at 11 a.m. understand why they don’t feel the Recommendations before Council Any alterations to display ads to be approved by Friday at 4 p.m., otherwise the ad will run as is. website or how the communication is initially called on outsourcing this IDEAS The Auroran Community Newspaper will not be responsible for ad changes received after Friday at 4 p.m. working. You look at these failings as of styles to choose from! survey to a professional company, but with 100’sThank you for your co-operation. opportunities to learn and to address Council ultimately opted to take the Please contact your sales representative at 905-727-3300, Fax: 9045-727-2620 or email correspondence. the issue. Always talking to people matter in-house. who are using our facilities, you’re “This Council turned down going preaching to the converted.” out for a professional survey,” said This past spring, Council approved Mayor Dawe. “There is one way to get a public workshop to discuss future your data and that is you go out and ask communications strategies and, for for it. We have to be conscious of both Councillor Thompson, it is important sides of the argument.” to emphasise Council wants the public While Mayor Dawe said Councillor to participate and highlight where they Pirri’s arguments were “extremely are hitting and missing the mark. valid”, the Mayor’s response was “We are fortunate to have a number questioned by Councillor Thompson of people who are very much actively who said he was either “inferring staff Lampshades, Repairs & we can arrange for installation involved in communications and are incapable of conducting a survey different things and have unique or the only way to get good data is to HOURS Mon - Fri - 10 - 6 perspectives [that] can add value to the pay for it.” Mayor Dawe, on the other Sat 10 - 5 | Sun 12 - 4 conversation. Then we can ultimately hand, said his intent was not to “insult 15570 Yonge Street Aurora, On All major credit cards accepted do a better job. 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Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 23, 2015 Page 17 COMING EVENTS Businesses corridors largely FRIDAY, JULY 24 movies begin at dusk. unaffected by mail change The Royal Canadian Legion will host their MONDAY, JULY 27 annual Christmas In July luncheon today from Park Place Manor Retirement Residence 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. featuring a traditional hosts a Strawberry Festival today from 2.30 to From page 8 We will share feedback which we Christmas Dinner with turkey and all the 3.30 p.m. Please join us as we dine on strawberry the community mailbox,” he continued. received as far as large and small trimmings, followed by decadent desserts. $15 desserts and refreshments, and enjoy the live per person. Tickets are available at the Legion performance from the Fifth Avenue Duo. Invite “We understand some people will face sites are concerned, providing maps and reservations will be taken for tables of six a friend and RSVP by July 24 by calling 905-727- challenges as we convert from door-to- to planning departments and working or more. 2952. door delivery service. Questionnaires closely with the municipality. SATURDAY, JULY 25 WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 The Aurora Historical Society presents Aurora’s Concerts in the Park series have been mailed out to customers “This will allow Canada Post to be Domestic Sports with the Lawn Bowling Club continues tonight at Town Park with The Wheat who are going to be transitioned. This competitive in delivering services. today from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Presented in Kings. The ultimate tribute to “The Tragically partnership with the Aurora Lawn Bowling Hip”, the Wheat Kings deliver the same energy, information will help our dedicated While we have a mandate to deliver Club and the Aurora Community Tennis Club, style and sounds as the Hip themselves, giving team understand personal situations. lettermail, we do have competition this event will feature tennis demonstrations audiences exactly what they came to feel and in period costume, as well as lawn bowling and hear. Concerts run from 7 – 9 p.m. Delicious food We want to talk one-on-one with from the parcel industry. We must turn tennis demonstrations at McMahon Park. Beer, is available through on-site vendors at a nominal individuals we don’t think will be able a profit and that is important.” cider, and wine, as well as pulled pork provided cost and donations of non-perishable food will to access their locks. We will come up by the Aurora Lions Club will be served on the be gladly accepted for the Aurora Food Pantry. Hillary House grounds. MARKET MUSINGS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 with a solution that fits that individual.” * * * * The Aurora Historical Society hosts Throughout Canada Post’s From page 5 The Aurora Community Tennis Club gets their Closing Ceremonies and A Taste of consultation process, it was heard loud all send our best wishes and positive into the Pan Am Spirit today with a session Wimbledon today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy of outdoor pickleball. Starting at 11 a.m. at traditional Wimbledon-style refreshments and clear from business owners that vibes for his recovery. During his McMahon Park, and running until about 3 p.m., (think strawberries and cream, Pimm’s, and they would take a particular hit if all illness, the bakery booth will continue the Club invites you to take in four pickleball sandwiches). Closing ceremonies will be held at courts set up for all levels of play. Tennis coach 3:30pm. door-to-door delivery was phased out to be at the market and you can direct Andres Marco will also be on hand for coaching and, as a result, business corridors will your well wishes or cards to them. and play demonstration with students. If FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 pickleball isn’t your thing, the Aurora Lawn The Town of Aurora’s Movies in the Park be largely unaffected by the change. Our next Special Event is Seniors’ celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Bowling Association is also opening its doors, “Canada Post believes in local day on August 1st, when the Aurora inviting people to come and give it a try. A free Tonight, enjoy Annie under the stars at Ada barbeque lunch will be served at 11.45 a.m. Johnson Park (60 Hartwell Way). Arrive early to consultation,” said Mr. Walasek. “We Seniors’ Association will present enjoy the pre-movie surprises! All movies begin several forms of entertainment on the * * * * at dusk. met early on in the process to explain The Town of Aurora’s Movies in the Park why this change was necessary. We will bandshell. celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

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FOR THE CRUISE The 5th annual TimCURE and Brenda’s Cruise for a Cure set records all SETS NEW RECORDS around, making it one of the ﬁ nest outdoor car shows in the province.

he event caused traffi c chaos and even Train, Pop Cherry, Carpet Frogs and some small planes that fl ew overhead made a great opening acts. Tcouple of passes, checking out the mas- Th ere was a wide variety of classic, vintage sive show from above. and modern automobiles. Th e attention that the event drew, from A truly one-of-a-kind car was Viv Agresti’s participants and visitors alike, made it a huge amazing “Bad Company,” Camaro roadster. success. Many one-of-a-kind custom vehicles Based on a 1969 Camaro, this all steel road- provided plenty of eye candy for even the most ster boasts 650 hp. It’s the best of both worlds, seasoned car buff . retaining that classic charm, but it looks like a “It was a spectacular day! Yes, it was a record modern supercar. Agresti said it has attracted breaker,” according to Colleen McCourt, of interest from General Motors executives. Strategy Plus Communications. Tim Schmidt’s personal collection was also While the fi nal fi gures are not in, Tim and on display. Nothing Tim owns is ordinary by Brenda Schmidt presented a cheque to Dr. any stretch of the imagination. He has taken Verma from the Odette Cancer Centre, Sunny- some beautiful classic cars and turned them brook Hospital, for $170,000, surpassing Tim’s into works of art unlike anything else on the goal of $150,000! planet. His Impala fi shtail coupe is one of the Th ere were well over 1,000 show cars on dis- most amazing cars on earth. play, drawing an estimated 15,000 visitors to Camaros, Chargers, Chevelles and GTOs the Weston Road farm. represented the muscle car era, while a bevy of By comparison, the 2014 event saw just un- 1950s Bel Airs, Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles ap- der 10,000 visitors and some 700 vehicles at the pealed to those who love the classics. day-long festival. Owners were more than happy to talk shop Over the last four years, Tim and Brenda’s with visitors, who admired the attention to de- Cruise for the Cure Show and Shine has wel- tail put into every vehicle. comed over 24,000 visitors, 1,958 show cars and Th is car show set the bar for all others. Tim raised over $346,500 for registered charities close and Brenda have a lot to be proud of. to the heart of Tim, Brenda and Helga Schmidt. For more, visit http://www.timandbrendas- Th e public was also treated to some great place.com/ entertainment, courtesy of BamBoo, Freedom n WRITTEN BY Mark Pavilons

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Volkswagen’s new Golf race car olkswagen Motorsport has just released safety tank in accordance with FIA regulations. photos of a 330-hp concept car which A powerful four-cylinder engine, DSG gear- Vwill help the company evaluate a poten- box with shift paddles mounted on the steering tial customer racing program.. In order to accel- wheel and a well-developed racing chassis erate the development of the car, the new Golf mean that the new Golf has been meticulously will be tested under competitive conditions prepared for its outings at the racetrack. Volk- between now and the end of the season: as co- swagen Motorsport is developing the car in operation partner, the Liqui Moly Team Engs- cooperation with the sport department at SEAT, tler will run two cars at the eighth round of the meaning it can call on SEAT’s experience with Touringcar Racer International Series (TCR) at the Leon Cup Racer. As with the production Motoring Moment the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. Golf, the MQB platform also off ers many “Th e newly created TCR category provides a synergies for racing cars and reduces the cost promising platform for customer racing – on a of assembling and running the touring car. Th e national and international level. With exciting two-litre turbo engine with direct fuel injection races, production-based technology and rea- comes from the Golf R. Th e racing version of sonable costs, it off ers a new outlook for private this engine generates 330 hp. racing teams,” said Volkswagen Motorsport In order to accelerate development, the concept Director Jost Capito. “When developing the car will be tested under competitive conditions Golf-based concept car, we are able to fall back at the remaining four race weekends in the on the resources at Volkswagen. Th is reduces international TCR series. Th e renowned Liqui both development time and costs. We will also Moly Team Engstler, which boasts decades use the rest of the season to test the car under of experience of touring car racing, will take competitive conditions and evaluate a possible responsibility for running the car during the customer racing project from 2016.” remaining test phase. Visually, the racing genes are clear to see on the Golf developed by Volkswagen Motorsport: n WRITTEN BY Laurance www.pfaffauto.com/blog 18-inch racing rims, a chassis roughly 40 mm wider than that of the production Golf, and a striking rear wing give the Golf a “ready-to- race” look and fi rst-class handling. An aerody- namically designed front splitter and carbon rear wing are also among the modifi cations for the racetrack. Among the components designed to protect the driver are a racing seat with head protectors, a racing safety cell, and a

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A snowmobile you say? But It’s 30 degrees out! That’s one of many machines we saw at this year’s Tottenham Classic Car and Truck Show. John Johnston’s beautifully restored 1971 Skir- oule racing sled was on display in the classic snowmobile class. This high performance machine is similar to what racers such as legendary Gilles Villenueve used back in the day to win many races.

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HIGHWAY 11 CRUISERS A car club with heart

Danny Facchini is not your typi- es, they do a lot of the stuff that other clubs a huge issue for these guys, so we raise money for do – they have race days at Cayuga, they have awareness and treatment of that.” In fact, the chari- cal car guy. Sure, he loves his ‘79 Yregular cruises, they have hot-rodders and table focus of the club is so ingrained that it is cur- nitro-bikers, tuners and restorers, but the members rently in the process of becoming a registered chari- 10th Anniversary TransAm with also have plenty else in common. table foundation. its giant 6.6 litre engine and its “Our club, it’s like a family,” says Facchini, “you Facchini isn’t married, and has no children other can’t just show up and join, there’s a process. You than his TransAm, but the club places family values paltry odometer reading of 40,000 have to be a good guy, you have to have family val- front and center when they vet their new members. km. Sure, he admits that he “lives, ues, you gotta have a positive attitude and be willing Family values are so important, he says, that they to volunteer. If you street race or do any of that illegal now have a monthly Ladies Night. “It can be boring sleeps and eats” The Highway stuff, we don’t ask you to stop. We ask for your sticker for wives and girlfriends,” he opines, “so we started back and wish you a good life.” Ladies Night where all the ladies get tickets for a 11 Cruisers Car Club, which he Since it’s inception, the club has focused on raising draw for services from one of our sponsors, Stroud founded in 2010 with a small money for charities. Their current projects are Cana- Haircutters in Innisfil.” dian Tire’s Jump Start and Sick Kids Hospital, but it Highway 11 Cruisers Car Club has had a big group of like-minded individuals, doesn’t end there. According to Facchini, a number impact on its hometown of Newmarket, and local but he’s no ordinary car nut and of club members are from Police Forces, EMS Ser- residents and businesses have noticed. The club has vices, 911 Responders, the Military and Fire Depart- several sponsors, but Facchini singles out the New this is no ordinary car club. ments. “PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is Roads Automotive Group, specifically New Roads Chevrolet as a sponsor of great importance. Accord- ing to Fixed Operations Manager Rino Rizzuto, the club is “the best run, fun bunch of guys you ever met. We believe in the club, we believe in what they stand for, and it’s great to help out however we can.” The club’s 197 members treat each other like family. On any given occasion about ¾ of them will attend a meeting to show off and demonstrate their wares to the Go Station parking lot on Green Lane in New- each other and to the crowds of guests that stop by. market, scheduled for September 20th. There will be They never charge admission to a show (“That’s not a variety of vendors of all kinds, Food Trucks, live what we’re about”) but they do encourage donations music, “official” club DJs Bob & Robert Hawkins by placing jars around a show venue. So far they’ve (club members and owners of six classic cars) and, of raised $32,000 doing what they love with their ex- course, lots of attractions for car nuts of all ages. The tended family. event promises mini-dragsters, Pro Street Race Cars, In order to keep the group close, Facchini ar- Indy Cars and motorbikes, including nitro bikes. ranges Club gatherings all winter long, although the The event is being held in support of Sick Kids cars and bikes are noticeably absent. “We go tubing, Hospital, and the club has arranged for a busload of snowmobiling together, we hang out,” he says. kids to come up from the Hospital for the day. As is The busy Club will be present at the Cabbagetown the case for all their events, there is no entry fee, but Festival and Taste of the Danforth in Toronto this donations are gratefully accepted. For more informa- summer, but work has already started on the Big Sea- tion visit www.highway11cruisers.ca. son Finale, a Highway 11 Cruisers Car Club event at n WRITTEN BY Aladin Jarrah

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SAVE GAS (AND THE PLANET) BY DRIVING SAFE AND SMART

Summer is here, kids are out of school and gas prices seem to continue their upward trend. Not only does the cost of a litre seem to spike in the summer, but we also tend to do a lot more driving, and that can lead to an unexpected wallop in the wallet. There are real ways to save money at the pumps without forking out eighty large for a new Tesla. And the bonus is that driving for fuel economy is also safer, reduces stress and makes our air just a little bit cleaner.

So heed the following advice, gentle reader, and have a fun, safe and economical summer of motoring:

SLOW DOWN COOL OFF vastly increased likelihood of a blow-out or a fl at. Th ere is little empirical evidence here or anywhere It’s true that air conditioning puts extra strain on Check your tire pressure every tank or two. And else in the world that speeding leads to more acci- an engine, so you can save gas by opening up the don’t rely on the notoriously random gauges on most dents, though it certainly increases their severity. But windows and turning off the A/C, right? gas-station air pumps. You can pick up a good hand- this isn’t a story about speed limits, it’s a story about Wrong. held gauge for $10 or $15 pretty much anywhere. economical driving, and there is lots of evidence that Driving at highway speeds with the windows open speeding dramatically increases fuel consumption. is like driving a parachute; your car fi lls up with fast LOOK UP you’re following; your passengers will thank you, For the mathematicians among us, the reason is moving air, which is trying to push it backwards as No amount of technology can override the laws of your wallet will praise you and your insurance com- pretty straightforward: Wind resistance, or drag, you drive it forwards. Do up the windows, put on the physics. Most of the gas you use is for accelerating, pany might just have one less call to deal with. is proportional the square of speed – that is to say air conditioning and relax. Th e reduced drag from and much of the gas you waste is the gas you throw that if you increase your speed from 100 km/h to 120 having all your windows closed will more than make away by braking. Let me explain. With the exception TUNE UP km/h, wind resistance goes up by almost 50%. Ac- up for the extra fuel needed to run your compressor, of the regenerative braking systems on some hybrid Th is one might seem obvious, but an engine that tual fi gures depend on the car you drive, a cube van and the cool air will help keep you alert on a long cars, brakes convert the energy of motion into the grumbles and belches smoke is going to be a thirsty has more resistance than a sports car, but the increase drive. Added bonus: you’ll be able to rock out to energy of heat in the process of slowing you down. beast. Clean spark plugs, clean oil and a well-tuned is proportionally the same. Pushing that much air out “Highway Star” without the sound and buff eting of It’s why brakes get hot. Th e gas you used to get up engine will save you money in the long run and is less of your way needs energy, and that comes from your the wind. to speed has already gone up in smoke (literally) by likely to leave you stranded. gasoline-drinking engine. the time you apply the brakes, and slowing down For the non-mathematicians, including myself, PUMP UP doesn’t get you any of that fuel back, it goes to heat- PLAN AHEAD suffi ce to say that manufacturers tune their cars to For all the technical wizardry of a modern auto- ing up your brakes – but accelerate again, and your Th e best way to save gas? Don’t drive! provide best fuel effi ciency at the speed at which mobile, we need to talk about where the rubber meets fuel pump will respond to your right foot and get you Combine your errands into one trip and avoid un- the government tests them, which is around the the road. Four patches about the size of the palm of going… with fresh, expensive, gas. necessary trips altogether, and you will probably save speed limit. Th at’s how they get the highest ratings your hand are the only contact your car has with the Speeding up and slowing down are realities of more gas than through the rest of this list combined. to put on their window stickers. People oft en ask me planet surface, so be sure to optimize it. Have good, driving life, but by looking down the road you can It’s hard to do and takes a bit of a mental shift , but why they’re not the getting the advertised economy seasonally appropriate rubber fi tted to your vehicle, anticipate changes in traffi c fl ow and conditions that if you keep a running list of to-do’s in the car at all fi gures. Th e truth is those numbers are nigh impos- and keep a close eye on tire pressure. Friction from will allow you to back off the gas and the brake and times you’ll soon fi nd that you’re climbing behind the sible to obtain in the real world, but you can get darn the road and high ambient temperatures can make put money back in your wallet. wheel less oft en. close. So drive as near to the speed limit as possible, the air in your tires heat up and that will cause tire Coast up to traffi c lights and accelerate gently away it’ll save gas and reduce stress. Aft er all, a typical 200 pressure to fl uctuate wildly. Some studies suggest that from them; back off the gas before you top a hill so DON’T IDLE km run to the cottage will only take an extra 10 min- poorly infl ated tires can cost you a 10% loss in fuel you don’t ride the brakes all the way down the other It still shocks me to see people leaving their cars utes at 110 km/h instead of 120. economy. Not to mention increased wear and the side; stay at least three to fi ve seconds behind a car running while they chat with a neighbour or run into a store. At idle, your car is getting zero miles per gallon (l/100km), nada, zip. You can burn a whole tank of gas and not move an inch. Not only is it the law, it’s common sense. Always turn the car off when it’s in park. “Aha,” you say, “a warm engine is more effi cient, so I should warm the car up fi rst, right?” Wrong (again). While you warm up the engine without moving, you are getting the worst fuel mileage in the universe, infi nity gallons per mile. And a car takes a long time to warm up at idle. Start your car and drive away slowly, even in winter. No question, it makes absolute sense to avoid hard acceleration for the fi rst few kilometers while the engine is cold, and that is doubly true in winter when the oil gets thick, but your car will warm up much quicker when driven slowly than when standing still.

Follow these tips and you’ll be amazed at how much money you’ll save. Take your husband out to a movie, go for ice cream with the cat, get that dancing Elvis cheeseburger-scented air freshener you’ve always wanted. What you do with the money is up to you, but you’ll defi nitely have more of it, less stress, safer driving habits and we’ll all breathe a little easier for it. Worth it? I think so.

n WRITTEN BY Aladin Jarrah

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