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[email protected] "Serving"Serving Aurora, Aurora, King King City, City, Maple, Maple, Oak Oak Ridges, Ridges, Newmarket Newmarket and thethe surroundingsurrounding areas!" areas!" “LOST” & FOUND – The Lost Boyz Riding Club – Tony, Mike, Rob, Brian, Senay and Jason, were joined by Inspector Paulo Da Silva of the York Regional Police on Saturday for the annual Kerry’s Place Volunteer Appreciation Day held at Town Park in conjunction with Art In The Park. The Lost Boyz, long-time sup- porters of Kerry’s Place Autism Services, were on hand to present the group with a cheque for $3,200, the result of their fundraising efforts throughout the year. For more on the event, please see Page 7. Auroran photo by Brock Weir IVAN pTICAL O Authorized Dealer Veterans press MPs for proper health care By Brock Weir Decades after leaving the military, Bob questions. Then he hauls me out of the Sparling is still living with the effects building completely away from the rest NOW OPEN Being the spouse or a family of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, the of the choir and says, ‘You realise you member of a man or woman serving fallout of several years in active service have the classic symptoms.’ I said, ‘The Largest selection of designer eyewear in the Canadian Armed Forces can that went undiagnosed for over 20 years classic symptoms of what?’ and he says, Visit ivanoptical.com be a challenging life, but all too often, after leaving military life. ‘PTSD.’” however, the biggest challenges The community consultation was He didn’t know what it was until the 15620 Bayview Avenue | (905) 726-1838 start when the service person comes held at the headquarters for the Region chorister explained it to him and the in the LA Fitness/ Panera plaza marching home. of York in Newmarket, a location which pieces began falling into place. And when they get home, the support holds particular poignancy for Mr. “I have terrific anger management they need is just not there. Sparling. It was within those rounded problems. I have loss of memory. Serving Aurora, That was the message delivered to walls performing as a new member of I have nightmares to the point where Leona Alleslev, Member of Parliament the York Regional Police Male Chorus I could not sleep in the same bed as my York Region and for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill, that a fellow choir member approached wife because I would wake up and end surrounding and other area politicians as they hosted him. up throwing her against the wall quite areas for a community consultation on the future “He said, ‘You’re him.’” Mr. Sparling literally. Sometimes being the wife 23 years. of the Department of National Defence recalled to the panel. “The next thing and family of a military man can be and how Canada treats its veterans. I know he is firing a whole round of Continued on page 3 Terry Sherin First aid is valuable in One-way streets floated for Sales Representative every situation, says 905-727-3154 young entrepreneur Downtown Core [email protected] By Brock Weir diagonal on-street parking. By Brock Weir A concept was proposed at the One-way traffic on streets last Council meeting by Councillor Just last week, Aurora’s Chen Liu surrounding Library Square is one Tom Mrakas which could see Church was standing poolside in Newmarket balloon being floated at Council to Street made one way for eastbound Face to face when he was approached by a little girl transform the Downtown Core. traffic, Victoria Street one way for vs with a nosebleed. Council has given the green light drivers headed north, and Mosley He immediately sprang into action, Facebook to a public information session to devoted to one-way westward traffic Face to face vs Facebook. grabbing the requisite pair of rubber Leave the gauge the interest of residents living in a bid to combat traffic infiltration Authentically greensocial. beer for gloves and a roll of paper towels and Authenticallythe social. amateurs. in the vicinity of Aurora’s historic from Yonge and Wellington Streets. Happy Saint Patrick’s day from your friends at Hockley! getting right down to business. southeast quadrant – including The motion calls for Town Staff to Sure, it was probably the less the Town Park Area Ratepayers “investigate the feasibility” of the glamourous side of being a lifeguard, Association – on turning Church concept plan and to engage residents but it was all in a day’s work. Street, Victoria Street and Mosley in a public information session, the HOCKLEYBEER.CA HOCKLEYBEER.CA Continued on page 11 Street into one-way roads with Continued on page 6 1162 Hockley Beer Ads_StPatricks_Finals.indd 1 2/16/16 10:08 AM Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 Page 3

COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Date Time Location Meeting No Meetings Week of July 18 Council meetings are open to the public and can be seen on Rogers TV, channel 10. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit www.aurora.ca *Meetings can be viewed online by visiting www.aurora.ca/gcstream

PRESENTS Aurora’s 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE WHAT’S HAPPENING in Concerts the Park Coming Soon! Fall 2016 Parks & Recreation 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Aurora Town Park, 49 Wells Street NOTICE OF SERVICE DISRUPTION Program Guide

There will be a scheduled service disruption at the Aurora Look for your copy delivered to July 20: Irish Mythen Family Leisure Complex. your doorstep in The Banner on An Irish-born powerhouse, Irish Mythen provides an Thursday, July 28. impactful and impressive tour-de-force concert with a These disruptions include: blend of edgy humour and heartfelt storytelling. • NIA Fitness classes CANCELLED on Monday, July 18 and Starting August 2, Aurora residents Monday, July 25. Classes will resume on Monday, August can register online for Fall programs 1 at 9 a.m. and activities. Create your new e-PLAY Concerts are Free! • POUND class CANCELLED on Thursday, July 21. Classes account today! Food vendors on site (a nominal fee applies) will resume on Thursday, July 28 at 7:35 p.m. For more information, visit For your seating comfort, please bring your own lawn chairs Additional group fitness class options are available during www.aurora.ca/ePLAY these times. Please check the schedule for options. For more Information contact: Diana Dawson-Young 905-727-3123 Ext. 3116

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EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Premium The following street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Thursday, June 30 to approximately Friday, July 29, 2016 for road reconstruction. Concert ROAD Vandorf Sideroad from Leslie Street to 1270 Vandorf Sideroad Experience CLOSURE: Thursday, June 30 to approximately Friday, July 29, 2016 DATE: DETOUR: Please follow detour signage posted. Access will remain open to local residents only. Bring a food Upcoming Events at Aurora Public Library donation for the local Aurora food Proudly sponsored by pantry and win a TD Summer Reading Club chance for you Read books, complete activities and win prizes! For ages 12 and three guests and younger. Sign up today! to sit in the TD Premium Concert For more information, please visit www.aurorapl.ca CONTACT: For more information, please contact Norman Whitley, Administrator, Construction Projects, Experience section Town of Aurora at 905-727-3123 ext. 4376. OneBookOneAurora complete with Thank you for your patience and cooperation. This year’s selection is Under the Visible Life by Kim Echlin. TD-preferred seating ® State farm and related trademarks and logos are registered trademarks and complimentary Town of Aurora 100 JohnWest Way,Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 | www.aurora.ca/publicnotices | 905-727-3123, ext. 4376 Learn more about the project and upcoming events at owned by state farm mutual automobile insurance company, used under snacks! licence by certas home and auto insurance company. www.onebookoneaurora.com TOWN OF AURORA PUBLIC NOTICE Inclement Weather? For inclement weather- www.aurora.ca/ related inquiries, please summerconcerts #AuroraConcerts call 905-726-4762. 905-726-4762 NOTICE OF PESTICIDE TREE INJECTION FOR CONTROL OF EMERALD ASH BORER IN THE TOWN OF AURORA YOUTH PROGRAMS Please note, we reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. Town-owned ash trees located on the streets and parks listed below will be injected for control of the Emerald Ash Borer from June 15, 2016 to AND ACTIVITIES August 31, 2016, weather-permitting. Pesticide Product: IMA-Jet PCP #: 31375, registered under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada) Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid Youth Engagement Committee Selected ash trees will be injected on the following streets: Amberhill Way Harmon Avenue Luxton Court Timberline Trail The Town of Aurora is now accepting applications to be Ardill Crescent Heathersfield Lane Marsh Harbour Timpson Drive Ashford Court Hodgkinson Crescent McCleod Drive Tribbling Crescent a member of the Youth Engagement Committee for the Attridge Drive Hollandview Trail McGee Crescent Trillium Drive 2016/2017 season. Open to Aurora youth ages 12 to 17. The Aurora Heights Drive Hollidge Boulevard Meadowood Drive Treegrove Circle submission deadline is Wednesday, August 31. Apply today! Benville Crescent John West Way Monkman Court Twelve Oaks Drive Corner Ridge Road Karindon Court Moorcrest Drive Wilkinson Place For more information and application forms, please visit Cranberry Drive Kennedy Street West Mugford Road Willow Farm Trail Craiglee Court Klaimen Court Murdock Avenue Whispering Pine Trail www.aurora.ca/youth Deerhorne Crescent Lacey Court Ochalski Road Defoe Court Langman Place Owls Foot Crecent Delayne Drive Lenarthur Court Pinnacle Trail Dinsmore Terrace Little Erica Way Raiford Street Congratulations to the 2016 Town of Aurora Evelyn Buck Lane Long Valley Road Rush Road Student Academic Achievement Award Winners Gilbank Drive Lougheed Court Storrington Gate

Selected ash trees will be injected in the following parks: Atkinson Park (Twelve Oaks Drive) Elizabeth Hader Park (Timpson Drive) Each year the Town of Aurora awards two (2) grade 12 Chapman Park (McMaster Drive) William Kennedy Park (Kennedy Street West) students from each high school with the Town of Aurora Copland Park (Aurora Heights Drive) Wilson Park (Moorcrest Drive) Student Academic Achievement Award to honour their

For more information, please contact Trugreen at 1-800-565-5296 or the significant academic achievements. Town of Aurora’s Parks and Recreation Department at 905-727-1375 ext. 3222. Each high school selects the recipients based on high Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 | www.aurora.ca/publicnotices academic achievement (minimum 80%). Recipients must also be a resident of Aurora. Humber River Shakespeare presents their Outdoor Water Use The Town of Aurora is pleased to have once again sponsored th the Awards and presented the 2016 winners at the following 9 annual Summer Shakespeare Tour high school graduation ceremonies during the week of June 27: The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is recommending a reduction in water consumption while the hot, Aurora High School dry weather persists. Madison Carolina Jakubas and Connor Brian Gonsalves Low rainfall has contributed to reduced surface water and has Cardinal Carter Catholic High School resulted in early drought conditions, which can stress municipal Julia Poleto and Branden Zufelt water supplies. Until there is a significant amount of rainfall, water Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School conservation is encouraged. Abigail Kearney and Stefan Mladjenovic For Aurora residents and businesses alike, the easiest and most École Secondaire catholique Renaissance effective action to take right now is to follow the Town’s municipal Torin Anderson and Samantha Husack outdoor water use bylaw. St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School Even/Odd watering restrictions are in effect: Chloe Gao and Armand Moldoveanu An even numbered address may use water outdoors only on even Mayor Geoffrey Dawe and Aurora Town Council extend our numbered days of the month between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. and best wishes to all recipients! 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. An odd numbered address may use water outdoors only on odd Elite Athletes Camp numbered days of the month between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. and July 15, 16 and 17 • 7 p.m. 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Campers ages 11 to 15 will benefit from professional Aurora Town Park • 49 Wells Street For more information, please visit www.aurora.ca coaching and instruction by specialists in soccer, basketball, baseball and beach volleyball. Campers will also enjoy This is a “pay-what-you-can” event ($20 suggested donation) swimming and rock climbing. For more information or to For your seating comfort, please bring your own lawn chairs Town offers alternative methods to pay Property register, visit www.aurora.ca/recguide Tax and Water Bills We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. For inclement weather inquiries, please call 905-726-4762. YouthSpeak presents the Big Bam Challenge Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are in the midst of contract negotiations, and a legal strike or lockout Humber River Shakespeare Company 1-888-993-4772 could impede mail delivery services. The Town of Aurora has made When: Saturday, August 6, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Town of Aurora 905-726-4762 arrangements to ensure the continuity of customer service and Where: Aurora Family Leisure Complex business operations in the event of a disruption in postal service. Youth and families are welcome to attend this FREE event! Try Residents sending time-sensitive items or payments to the Town new challenges including obstacle courses, beach volleyball, are encouraged to arrange for an alternate, assured method of Zumba and Yoga classes, bike course, barbecue and more. delivery or payment. For more information, visit www.aurora.ca/youth www.aurora.ca/theatre For a list of options, please visit www.aurora.ca/news Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 Page 3 Briefly HELP GET A KID ON THE ICE THROUGH LOCAL GARAGE SALE Garage sale season is well underway, but if you’re looking to hit a sale this Saturday, head over to Murray Drive from 8 a.m. to 12 noon to support the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program. Jackie Bailey’s son, Emerson, plays for the Aurora Novice A Tigers and he was looking for a way to give back to the community in a way that also supports the game loved by so many. They decided to have a garage sale benefiting the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program to give a local kid the chance to play hockey this fall. “After many calls to the Town, I obtained all the necessary letters in support of our efforts and was guaranteed the monies collected will definitely stay right here in Aurora,” says Jackie. “I am very proud and humbled by the selflessness of my seven-year-old and to those on the team.” Saturday’s garage sale will be held at 291 Murray Drive.

AURORA SOCCER CLUB WELCOMES YOU AND THE WORLD The Aurora Soccer Club (Adult) invites the community to enjoy a free afternoon of live soccer matches on Saturday. There will also be fun for the kids featuring two bouncy castles and a dunk tank. Events get underway at 12 noon at Highland Park (Industrial Parkway South) with Canada/Ireland vs. the Rest of the World and continue through 4 p.m. Money raised will be donated to the Aurora Food Pantry and guests are encouraged to bring non- perishable food items to donate to the Pantry as well.

T.C.'S BURGERS Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev and independent Senator Don Meredith listen to EST. '93 citizens at Thursday evening’s forum. Auroran photo by Brock Weir 15198 YONGE STREET, AURORA, ONTARIO

Discussion was part of community 905-841-1380

consultation on Defence’s future FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1993! From page 1 of serious things,” said Captain Phil DAMIR VRANCIC very, very difficult and a lot of it goes Brooks. “There is about 13 months of my LAW OFFICE unrecognized – very much so.” life I don’t remember right. As the dust COME IN TO ENJOY Last Thursday’s community came off…it was really made apparent GREAT BURGERS, BUSINESS LAW, REAL ESTATE, consultation was one of a series being because when we walk into a [civilian] DELICIOUS HOMEMADE held across the country on behalf of doctor’s office and you say I am hurt or WILLS & ESTATES the Department of National Defence suffering, I don’t think they have the SOUVLAKI, and was co-hosted by Ms. Alleslev, right perspective. If an operator comes AND MORE! 905-841-6411 Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari, and in from the field and says they’re hurt, independent Senator Don Meredith, usually there is a bleeding stump left Providing valued and trusted who was ousted from the Conservative and that’s it. They don’t understand that EAT IN OR CALL AHEAD FOR legal advice since 1983 caucus by then-Prime Minister Stephen a civilian would probably be a lot louder, PICKUP! Harper in 2015. It was also attended by so there is probably a mismatch there.” Newmarket-Aurora MP Kyle Peterson A man identifying as Pierre from and MPP Chris Ballard. Stouffville also took to the podium to The purpose of the meeting was to address comments made by Mr. Sparling. hear from Canadians and understand “I appreciate this gentleman who is the priorities citizens have for their still with his wife,” he said. “It cost me armed forces. A number of questions mine and it cost me a lot. It took a long were posed to the audience ranging time for me to get to a point where I from security issues facing Canadians feel balanced, but I would like to see it that need to be addressed, Regions that addressed for all the young men who are need further support, the domestic role coming back now because I know what of the Canadian Armed Forces, and they are going through.” recognizing the services of veterans. As a woman who served in the Royal While residents came forward with Canadian Air Force herself, and as the suggestions of improved military daughter and granddaughter of those presence in Canada’s north as well as who served, the message was not lost on arguments that Canada should stay Ms. Alleslev, who said it is “important out of international skirmishes, the not to lose sight of just how common it veterans in attendance placed the most is and how we may not fully appreciate poignant focus on the questions of how just how difficult it is on families.” the Department of National Defence “With all these veterans I am almost can support the health and wellness at a loss for words,” she said. “I would of its servicemen and women and the like to thank all of you for being here. wellbeing of veterans. This is a very important topic. To give Many said Canada’s service personnel of your time, to be engaged, and to be – serving and retired – should continue passionate enough to participate is a to receive the attention of military credit to each and every one of you and doctors. I am sure that you are not only here on “I have only recently discovered my your own behalf, but you also represent injuries and I kind of go by Captain Van many others with whom you have had Winkle now because after 20 years I have conversations on this topic and you are learned I have amnesia and all kinds bringing their voices up.”

TOWN OF AURORA PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION The Town of Aurora has received the following Application under the Planning Act: Did you know APPLICATION: The Owner has submitted an Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the site specific C4-15 zoning provisions to allow additional commercial uses on the subject lands. these are household PROPERTY: 14700 Yonge Street hazardous waste? When no longer needed, pressurized gas containers become household hazardous waste.

LEGAL DESC.: Part of Lots 76 and 77, Concession 1 APPLICANT: Canadian Tire Corporation FILE NUMBER: ZBA-2016-05 CONTACT: Additional information may be obtained from Marty Rokos of the Planning & Development Services department at 905-727-3123 ext. 4350, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Comments may also be mailed to the Planning & Development Services department at the address noted below, faxed to 905-726-4736 or emailed to Household hazardous waste does not belong [email protected]. Please quote the file name and number. in the garbage, in your blue box or down the Personal Information Collection Notice drain. It should be brought to a depot location The Town of Aurora collects personal information in communications or presentations made to Town Council and/or its Committees. The Town collects this information to enable it to make informed decisions on the relevant issue(s). where it will be disposed of safely. If you are submitting letters, faxes, emails, presentations or other communications to the Town, you should be aware that your name and the fact that you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record and will appear on the Town’s website. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it, such as your address and postal code or email address available to the public unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. By submitting a fax, email, presentation or other communication, you are authorizing the Town to collect and use the above-noted information for this purpose. For more information on what household hazardous waste is and where to drop it off please visit york.ca/hhw or call 1-866-665-6752 Town of Aurora 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 | www.aurora.ca/publicnotices | 905-727-3123, ext. 4350 Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 Page 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Machell’s Corners Cyclists need to show respect

The Nokiida Trail boardwalk over the MacKenzie Marsh has signs at either end requesting that cyclists dismount. According to Parks and Rec workers, this is both to protect pedestrians and reduce disturbances to wildlife. The signs are often ignored. Today, I was walking my bike and two women and their children came biking down the boardwalk, with people on it. What a lesson in manners those children are getting! This summer show some respect for others and wildlife: walk your bike on the boardwalk. Rick Doust Aurora

Speed cushions cater to special interests

(Re: Residents demand action to curb speeders on Kennedy & Mavrinac, May 26)

I wonder if empirical parameters are being used to justify the allocation of tax money to help protect homeowners on some streets from “speeders”, while the rest of us are left to deal with the threat by ourselves. “Please postpone your conversation” To me, it smells like Town Councillors If you’ve ever been to a movie at Aurora where the arms cranking the are kowtowing to a special interest Cineplex, you know the drill. gears of progress grind to a halt in the group based merely on anecdotal input, Once you’re settled into your seat, belief there is a mass exodus out of our which, in my opinion makes them you’re given fair warning and pre- fair burgh for cottage-and-country life. either stupid or corrupt! emptively shamed if you share any Lawmakers often exhibit the of the more loathsome qualities of telltale signs of heatstroke at the very Stewart Ivol Aurora “Tommy Texter”, the dude who annoys suggestion that public consultations everyone around him with the light BROCK’S and surveys be carried out during this from his Smart Phone as he texts a BANTER short window of warmth as you can Have a staycation with your running commentary of whatever Brock Weir roll a bowling ball down Wellington kids this summer blockbuster he happens to be seeing. Street and not hit a car – or so the belief Then there is Sally Seatkicker. You charm, which the TIFF Bell Lightbox seems to go. Two months of summer vacation are really don’t want to be her – apparently should consider as a feature in all I was heartened, however, that at slipping away fast for school kids. the doyenne of making the person future screenings of films in similar the last Council meeting, Councillors Now is a wonderful opportunity to sitting in front of her make a bee-line locales. seemed prepared to bite the bullet and teach a special young person in your from the theatre as the credits roll However, what struck me was this enter the brave new world of asking the life some life skills or unforgettable straight to an ObusForme back rest. was the most polite way I have ever been public what it thinks over a few of the experiences. You don’t want to be Tommy or Sally. told to “shut up” – and I have been told multitude of traffic overhauls that have Instead of spending $50 to attend Nobody wants you to be Tommy or this more than my fair share of times. been suggested for the Town’s historic an event in the city, why not avoid the Sally. Even worse is finding yourself “Please postpone your conversation,” core. traffic chaos and spend some quality to be their chatty friend, who is also is a phrase I think would fit in any It is an inevitability. One can’t time with your teen or preschool child publically shamed before they even lexicon and has so many applications. simply stop the momentum of any here in Aurora? open up their mouth before asking their As I had time to ponder this phrase project – for better or worse – because Some of these suggestions might get seatmate for clarifications on the plot. on a long-ish subway trip afterwards to certain members of the community are you started: get out grandma’s old photo Tommy, Sally and the other guy are Etobicoke, I thought it also had many cottage-bound while the going is good. albums, vacuum and clean the inside my nemeses. I strive not to be like them applications here in Aurora. In my view, it is a step in the right of the car, learn how to make devilled and have considered a living will to the Last week, Council seems to have direction. eggs or pasta sauce, walk around old extent that if I am ever caught texting made the decision to postpone their I have often wondered if the Aurora and look at the architecture of during a film screening, the executor of second Council conversation in July standard policy of not having public the fine old buildings, find bird nests in my estate will have full rights to hook to an already scheduled meeting in consultations over the summer months Sheppard’s Bush, sew a pillow top or me up to a machine with the expressed August, despite a second July date is increasingly becoming an outmoded learn the difference between a flower purpose of pulling the plug. being passionately advocated for each way of thinking. and a weed. Chatting, however, sometimes gets year. In addition, several long-promised It might have held true in the first You might learn something too! th the better of me, as it did on Sunday conversations around the table have half of the 20 century when Aurora Yes, computer games are a great time night. been postponed pending further jaw was a small community with a mix passer but children like to have “one on A friend and I were in Toronto for a sessions with members of the public of small business and farms with a one time” with a parent, grandparent screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s film, before any talks can ultimately bear few large scale industrial businesses or aunt. You can make a wonderful The Man Who Knew Too Much, with fruit. and factories, as well as the latter half difference in a child’s life by sharing James Stewart and Doris Day. Neither A final conversation to settle, once of the century, spilling over into the your hobby or knowledge with the next of us had seen the film on the big and for all, whether a proposed pilot first bit of the 2000s, when the Town generation. screen and that seemed like a golden program to limit Yonge Street in the was positioned as a more exclusive Have fun! opportunity. For the uninitiated, Downtown Core to one lane in each enclave with a large amount of estate Mary Smith the film features the stars as an direction has been postponed to the residences for the well-heeled-with- Aurora American couple – a doctor and his 2017 Budget Discussions, which are cottages that would rather be anywhere wife – on vacation in what was then expected to get underway this fall. else but Aurora during the steamy French Morocco and unwittingly find Long – and repeated – conversations months of summer. themselves involved in an international over the future of Library Square East of Yonge Street, community assassination plot after meeting the have been postponed too many times demographics are rapidly changing. wrong people in the wrong place at the to count, not to mention the delayed Younger families of various wrong time and their son is kidnapped conversations that need to be had backgrounds are moving into the as a result. over the Cultural Precinct Plan and Town’s emerging east side while A key piece of the set-up is a white repurposing studies in which it homes in the Downtown Core seem to character donning dark makeup to pass prominently features. be becoming increasingly filled with unnoticed in a Marrakesh market place There is often ample time to have young families drawn to the more with the brown foundation coming these talks, but it is just a matter of romantic ambiance of the area. off at a rather opportune remark. striking while the iron is hot – or It seems unlikely that these new Whispering, my friend and I turned to sweltering, as the case might be. residents and those putting down each other to make a very quiet smart- Many of these delays come from that new roots are necessarily going to on ass remark or two about whether that pesky little animal known as Summer, holidays or lolling around lake houses would fly today, before I received a very which comes in each year with the through July and August. If summer light tap on the shoulder? regularity of a child on a strict Milk camp enrolment is anything to go by, that “Excuse me?” said the hushed voice of Magnesia regimen growing up in is a good measure of the observation. from a couple of seats to my right the era when The Man Who Knew Too In short, summer no longer seems before he continued in a French accent: Much topped the box office. to be an obvious time to postpone “Could you gentlemen please postpone Two-to-three months of fun in the one’s conversation, unless you are your conversation?” sun, depending on when you decide to in the darkness of a movie theatre. CAR’S EYE VIEW – We often see pictures of floats in the Canada Day Parade, but we don’t often get pictures Let me say at the outset that being get the party started, with little thought Postponement simply halts momentum from the viewpoint of parade participants. These told to settle down by a man with a allowed to the civic-minded issues that and if it is an issue residents feel pictures were provided to The Auroran by Aurora’s French accent during a film set in the need to be sorted out. strongly about, they will make sure 2016 Citizen of the Year, Mary Georgopoulos, taken former French Morocco had a certain they are there to participate. from the car as she was driven along the route. It is a fairly common routine in

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The Aurora Museum & Archives is celebrating: July as Ice Cream Month POLITICS

Left to Right: Menu from Aurora Dairy and Milk Bar AS USUAL Alison Collins-Mrakas locate at Yonge and Centre Street, circa 1940s. Banana Split Dish. Cousins Dairy Ice Cream Bag With the resignation of Newmarket that is insulated to protect ice cream from melting. Councillor Joe Sponga, the issue of how Cousins Dairy was a business in Aurora from the to fill a municipal council vacancy has 1920s to 1960s at Mosley Street and Yonge Street. reared its ugly head again. While a Council vacancy is most definitely not common, the trouble it causes most definitely is. That is because the Municipal Act has still not been revised to address the crazy and maddeningly vague process currently on the books speaking to how vacancies should or could be filled. The language is so vague that Councils MP’s REPORT: A Series of Historic Events! are left to fend for themselves on how they deal with the loss of a member. This month was marked by many In official news, during the month Unlike our Provincial or Federal exciting and historic events! of July, families across Canada will be counterparts – where the rules are pretty As most of you will recall, President getting their first installment of the straightforward –the hows and whys of Barack Obama addressed the House tax-free Canada Child Benefit (CCB). replacing an elected member are pretty of Commons on Wednesday, June 29. I am excited about the rollout of this much a free-for-all. For only the ninth time in history, the benefit for many reasons. The CCB puts As it stands, the Municipal Act – House of Commons welcomed an official more money into the hands of families section 264, for those that are interested address by the President of the United who need it most, lifting almost 300,000 – states Councils have two options. States. children out of poverty. This benefit And here are only two options, not In President Obama`s speech, he MP’s Report will be giving 9 out of 10 families more three as some folks mistakenly believe. highlighted the importance of our Kyle Peterson, MP help with the high cost of raising their Specifically, the Legislation states: relationship with our American Newmarket-Aurora kids. I am grateful that the CCB will help Within 60 days after the day a neighbours, explaining that, “We families in need in our community. declaration of vacancy is made with [Americans] could not ask for a better Returning home for the summer has As families enjoy their summer, I respect to the vacancy under section 262, friend or ally than Canada… We see gotten off to an exciting start. On July am hopefully that the CCB will help the municipality shall, ourselves in each other.” 1, my family and I celebrated Canada families get more out of the time they i. appoint A PERSON (emphasis mine) President Obama touched on many Day across the community. I enjoyed share together, or help get more children to fill the vacancy under subsection (1) or topics during his 50-minute address, attending and participating in so many involved in community activities or local (4), or including strengthening indigenous special celebrations, including the Town camp programs. ii. pass a by-law requiring a by- relations in Canada, gender equality, of Aurora’s opening ceremonies and In closing, I am already enjoying election be held to fill the vacancy under climate change, our global war on terror, celebrations throughout the day. and looking forward to the rest of the subsection (1). and the acceptance of refugees – Canada I would like to thank all the organizers summer in our community. My focus And that’s it. A Council may appoint as an example for the world. His address of these fantastic events – my family and as your Member of Parliament remains someone or they may hold a by-election. was inspiring and thoughtful: Given the I had a great day in the community with on our community and I am excited No guidance on when or if they should state of global affairs, President Obama all those who participated. to spend my summer enjoying all the appoint someone, no criteria for how spoke confidently about the way forward, Another historic event happened this wonderful community events over the or what an appropriate appointment making it clear that our relationship past month that I was honoured to be a next few weeks. process would look like; just, that it’s with the United States remains steadfast part of. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau As a reminder, you can reach out to dealers choice – choose someone from the and of utmost importance in battling the marched in the Pride Parade in Toronto my office and staff at any time. Please community or deign to let the community many issues we face ahead. on July 3 – the first Prime Minister to do not hesitate to contact us should you chose for itself through a by-election. Having listened to his reinforcement ever march at this important event. need any information or help. Yes, some folks seem to think that there of these key issues and our special As many of you know, June was Pride is a third option – the so-called “runner relationship with those who share our Month, and I was honored to walk beside We are located at 16600 Bayview up” option. And yes, some municipalities border, I am even more excited to return our Prime Minister and many fellow Avenue, Suite 202. You can reach us at 905- have gone that route. It is a faster way of to the House of Commons in the Fall to Members of Parliament in celebration 953-7515 or by email at Kyle.Peterson@ dealing with a vacancy – especially if continue our hard work for Canadians. of LGBT community in Toronto. parl.gc.ca. that vacancy has occurred fairly close to the election, but I do not think that this is

Aurora Quiz - Part 2 a democratic option. Citizen of the Year the of Citizen A municipal election is not a Miss

It’s once again time to find out how Congratulations, you must have been a a been have must you Congratulations, America pageant; there is no runner up

well you know the Town in which you 19 -20 19 to wear the crown in the event the winner

live with our second Aurora Quiz. Auroran cannot fulfill their duties. It is elected

As usual, the questions are a bit Well done - you’ve been reading The The reading been you’ve - done Well office, and those that occupy it should be

challenging, but to make it easier, all 11 -18 -18 11 elected.

of the answers provide a 50% chance of a local a The legislation states that ALL

being correct.

Not bad - you’re obviously obviously you’re - bad Not council vacancies can be addressed 6 -10 -10 6 via an appointment or a by-election –

1. Has Aurora had at least 25 different 0 - 5 You’re not from around here, are you? are here, around from not You’re 5 - 0 including that of Mayor. Can you imagine

mayors? Scoring: Scoring: appointing the runner up as Mayor? 2. The Town’s budget was $74M in 2015. I doubt it would even be considered.

Of that, which portion was larger,

INSIDE attack nuclear a of event the So, why would it be considered for a

the Operating Budget which covered

It was built for the politicians in in politicians the for built was It 20. Councillor vacancy?

programs and services, or the AURORA False Scott Johnston 19. Of course, there should always be

Capital Budget, which funded repairs, 144 seated passengers seated 144 room for exceptions. For example the last

maintenance and construction of

together two buses would accommodate accommodate would buses two together vacancy in Aurora, when then councillor

infrastructure? covers an area less than that of a tennis

Theatre Aurora (154 seats) – – seats) (154 Aurora Theatre 18. now Minister Ballard, vacated his seat

3. How many different species of birds court?

upper case “d” case upper following his election to Provincial office,

have been observed in Aurora’s 13. The Town’s Latin motto, sol

John A. Macdonald - incorrect incorrect - Macdonald A. John

17. there was, I believe, just three or four

proposed Wildlife Park - more or less meus testis translates to: “the sun is

The Tigers, by about 30 years 30 about by Tigers, The

16. months left in the term. An appointment,

than 100? my witness”, or “the dawn heralds

False 15. in that case, made sense.

4. As we know from the signs on our prosperity”?

properties In Newmarket’s case, more than

borders, Aurora is twinned with 14. When the cell tower was built

wouldn’t reach any private private any reach wouldn’t but it it but twoyears are left in the term. Clearly, an

Leksand, Sweden. Which town has the in King City near Bathurst, there

just land on our side of Bathurst, Bathurst, of side our on land just appointment would not be the democratic

larger population? were concerns expressed about radio

Yes, at 60 metres tall, the top would would top the tall, metres 60 at Yes,

14. choice to make. Newmarket Council has,

5. While living in Aurora in the emissions. But in the unlikely event it

The sun is my witness my is sun The

13. wisely, chosen to hold a by-election.

1920s, Anne Elizabeth Wilson became actually fell over to the east, is it tall

court tennis a a My point, and I do have one, is that it

the founding editor of which Canadian enough to reach our Town’s border?

qaemte,aottietesz f of size the twice about metres, square shouldn’t have been a decision for the

Magazine: Chatelaine or Maclean’s? 15. True or false; the largest animal

False. The parkette is about 500 500 about is parkette The False. 12. Council to make at all.

6. The oldest tree in Town is said to be known to be buried in the Aurora Pet salaries of $287,000 of salaries The Legislation should state clearly

about 200 years old, which makes it Cemetery is a camel named Humphrey covered all of council’s combined combined council’s of all covered that a by-election is the default position

much older than the Town itself. Is this that was part of a travelling animal

(but mercifully didn’t have to) easily easily to) have didn’t mercifully (but for dealing with all vacancies save for

aged tree a Red Maple or a Burr show that passed through Town in the

Hoedown’s $464,000 could have have could $464,000 Hoedown’s 11. the rare instances where an appointment

Oak? 1930s?

was created relatively recently recently relatively created was may be appropriate – and then spell out

7. True or false; in the U.S. alone there 16. Which local sports group is older:

St. John’s Sideroad – the marsh marsh the – Sideroad John’s St. 10. what those criteria are.

are at least 23 different towns or the Aurora Master Ducks Swimmers or

metres above sea level sea above metres Take the politics out of politics.

municipalities named Aurora? the Aurora Tigers hockey team? Less - it ranges from about 260 to 310 310 to 260 about from ranges it - Less

8. In 1874 the Aurora Armoury was 17. Which famous person has their 9. Edward Blake Edward

the site of a famous speech by which name misspelled on the Larter Mural 8. True 7. NEW AURORAN POLL

Federal politician: Edward Blake or at Yonge and Wellington: Armand Burr Oak Burr

Alexander Mackenzie? Bombardier or John A. Macdonald? 6. On Tuesday afternoon, the Anglican

Chatelaine 5. Church reversed its decision, now

9. Aurora is about 600 kms inland from 18. Would you be able to seat more 55,000 to 5,900 for Leksand. for 5,900 to 55,000 supporting same sex marriage.

the nearest ocean, but is it more or people in Theatre Aurora, or in two Aurora, by a wide margin; roughly roughly margin; wide a by Aurora, 4. Do you agree with the change?

less than half a kilometre (500 metres) Viva Blue buses? Yes No Unsure More - about 150 species 150 about - More

above sea level? 19. True or false; Petch House was 3. compared to $18M for Capital for $18M to compared Go to www.theauroran.com to vote!

10. At one point they intersect, but originally a hotel?

Operating was larger, at $56M, $56M, at larger, was Operating

20. The large underground bunker in 2. Previous Poll Results

which came first: St John’s Sideroad or Did you take part in this year’s

Yes, there have been 29 since 1888 since 29 been have there Yes, the north end of Town was originally 1. Canada Day Celebrations? the McKenzie Marsh? Yes No

11. Which was higher in 2015, the total built: to house politicians during a Answers: amount of funding raised during potential nuclear threat during the YES NO Hoedown, or the combined total of all Cold War, or as a future weather event nine Council members’ salaries? refuge for area residents following the

severe damage to local buildings caused 12, 2016 JULY 50% 50% TO DATE TO 12. True or false; Lions Parkette, the Feel free to e-mail Scott at: RESULTS smallest park in Aurora’s park system, by Hurricane Hazel? [email protected] Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 Page 7 Southlake Cup returns to Aurora after raising over $7,000 for Run/Walk

By Brock Weir

Southlake Regional Health Centre’s Municipal Challenge Cup has made G2 ROAD TEST a triumphant return to Aurora after Aurora came out on top amongst York Preparation Region municipalities raising money for the 2016 Run/Walk for Southlake & presented by Nature’s Emporium. In actual fact, however, the Cup never truly left Aurora. This is the second Senior Driver consecutive year Aurora has won the trophy in the friendly competition, which gives a boost to the event held Refresher Training each year in Aurora. The Cup was accepted by Team Aurora captain Joanne Gorry, who works in the Town’s Communications 905-713-3733 department, at the last Council meeting. “Southlake is a very important MTO Licenced institution in our community and it is our hospital,” said Steve Hinder & Approved Course Provider of the Southlake Regional Hospital Foundation during the presentation. The Town of Aurora’s Joanne Gorry and Stu Curtis accept accolades at Town Hall from members of the Jerry Collins, Owner/Operator “The fact the Town stepped up at this Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation and receive congratulations from Council members. event hosted in our Town means a lot. Auroran photo by Brock Weir www.ontarionewdrivers.ca It shows great leadership on behalf of everyone here and I would like to like Stu Curtis be a part of your event.’ congratulate you on raising $7,010.” They work with so many municipalities Ms. Gorry wasn’t the only one and they have never seen that level of receiving hardware on behalf of the commitment and the attention to detail, Hogan’s Inn Town of Aurora. and assure us the race would not go as RESTAURANT The Foundation paid special smooth, nor would it be safe for our recognition to one behind the scenes participants, without his contributions, Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse person at the Town who goes a long way so we would like to recognize Stu for in ensuring the Run/Walk remains a his outstanding commitment and Private Rooms success each year: Stu Curtis, Aurora’s contribution to this event.” Roads and Traffic Supervisor. Thanks were also offered by Available “Stu has been involved in helping Katherine Alyea, Vice President of for communions, us close the roads for the 14 years this Philanthropy and Engagement for the birthdays, event has been going on,” said the Foundation. For her, the partnership confi rmations, Foundation’s Erin Rogers. “He has between the Town and the Foundation baptisms and gone above and beyond to assist in the on the Run is vital to its success. execution of the Run, ensuring all the “We are especially thankful for the wedding showers proper equipment is provided and in opportunity to promote the event as part place prior to the event. He has also of the Town of Aurora’s commitment leant his expertise on the roads to our to health, fitness and recreation, which Committee. is such an important part of health Come enjoy our wide selection of “This year, we worked with protection,” she said. “We also wanted local & premium beers on tap! Multisport Canada to help set up our to recognize the wonderful generosity race. They are a national race company of the ability to use the Stronach and they set up triathlons all over this Recreation Complex. The employees country, including Sporting Life in of the complex were so helpful and Toronto. They sent me an email after friendly, and were fantastic hosts of For Reservations, Call 905.833.5311 the event and they said, ‘I want you to the event and we are very grateful for HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-8pm • Hunt Pub open until 2am weekends know how lucky you are to have a man everyone.” CATERING AVAILABLE – ASK FOR DETAILS HOGAN’S INN • 12998 KEELE ST. KING CITY • THE HUNT PUB One-way traffic could improve on-street parking: Councillor From page 1 has merit on its own. No matter what results of which will be presented to we do in that block, I think if this Council in a report for its review and is a good idea we can implement it FAN MAN potential approval. regardless of what happens in that “When we get a report back, we centre block area.” can take a look at this and see if While Council ultimately HAS RE-OPENED this is something we can implement supported taking this idea to the and the thoughts of residents in the public for their input, some around surrounding area,” said Councillor the table expressed reservations on Mrakas, noting one-way traffic with how effective the proposal might be. increased on-street parking was “I will support the motion, but I already proposed for Victoria Street am curious as to why this is coming within concept plans proposed for now when we still have the Cultural transforming the Town’s Cultural Precinct Plan outstanding and NEW STOCK Precinct by re-purposing existing whatever happens there could change buildings in the area, including the what we do here dramatically,” said former homes of the Aurora Public Mayor Geoff Dawe. “The bus goes Library and Aurora Seniors’ Centre. down here too and that has to be a part “I looked at this area and thought of who we talk to with regards to this. within the repurposing study there That has to happen. Again, I think this GREAT PRICES was one section on Victoria where has to be done in conjunction with an they looked at one-way and adding overall look. We are changing [traffic] the angled parking,” he continued. substantially. We are changing things WED. THUR. FRI. & SAT. “I thought, why not extend that all dramatically from what [our 2013] the way around and make the one- Transportation Plan was.” 10am - 5pm ways. 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By Brock Weir poor parenting,” says Kay. “They went from place to place, from doctor to It’s rare the occasions when Kay doctor, trying to find answers and she O’Neil’s sister Kerry makes eye wasn’t diagnosed until she was 17. A contact but, when she does, she makes few others had been diagnosed by that it count. time, but they were a lot younger than Recently, the sisters were sitting Kerry and they all lived in Toronto. at the table of Kerry’s Orangeville “When she was diagnosed, mum residence when she locked eyes on and dad were put in touch with a Kay, leaned in and said, “Kay, I am group of parents and they were all told happy.” to institutionalize their children and Those four small words packed a they weren’t going to accept that at punch and after they parted, tears all. They wanted a better life for their streamed down her face the entire children. [The other parents] saw ride home. Kerry wasn’t being institutionalized “At first we felt guilty and the guilt and she was doing well on the farm, so is gone,” Kay recalls. “What a relief.” they got this idea that maybe it would You might not know the full story be a nice setting for their children.” of Kerry O’Neil, but you probably Their father set to work building an Author Kay O’Neill shares the story of her sister, parents, and other founding families of Kerry’s Place in her recognize her name – even if you don’t addition onto the farm house, while book “The Birth of Kerry’s Place: Canada’s First Treatment Centre for Persons with Autism.”

know it. She is the Kerry behind the the group approached the Ontario Auroran photo by Brock Weir Aurora-based Kerry’s Place Autism Government, got the resources to Services and her elder sister Kay is undertake feasibility studies to get Advertorial here to tell her story. the staffing in place and ultimately Kay was on hand for the annual Ministry approval. Thus, Kerry’s Breakthrough Treatment Volunteer Appreciation Day for Place was born. Kerry’s Place, held at Town Park on From there, it expanded to multiple Sunday in conjunction with Art in the residences, each bearing the names of for Wound Healing and Skin Park. the children of the founding families As she looked out over the sea but as the original Kerry’s Place Ulcerations of volunteers, clients and artists reached international renown, they assembled for the occasion, which came together under that original marks the service organization banner. founded 41 years ago, Kay was “Never in their lifetime did the awestruck. founding members think it would BEFORE Things have come a long way in the grow the way it did,” says Kay. “They subsequent four decades, but now Kay were just hoping that they would open is on a mission to shed light on the the farm, be able to help their own foundations of Kerry’s Place with her children and secure the program, new book “The Birth of Kerry’s Place: and some others along the way, and Canada’s First Treatment Centre for hopefully there would be a cause Persons with Autism.” identified and a cure. Everyone is “I just wanted to document the very humbled it has grown as it has history for my own family as it’s and I really felt it was important the part of our family history,” she says. audience knew about those people AFTER “Then I realised while I was doing as a group and the contribution they the history that all of the founding made to society. I am proud it is named members of Kerry’s Place weren’t after my sister. It is quite a legacy for mentioned collectively anyplace. I my children, my grandchildren, my wanted to honour the original staff nieces and nephews. of Kerry’s Place and how hard they “Not having a need for Kerry’s Skin wounds are a problem that level: Increasing the production of worked integrating the clients into Place [41 years from now] would be frequently occur, but are not limited energy and stimulating the synthesis the community.” the ideal, but it would be nice to see to, certain injuries, post- operative, or of the new proteins necessary for the Kerry’s Place has its foundations in more needs met. The waiting list is diabetic conditions. Wound healing growth and repair of the damaged Clarksburg, ON, on the O’Neil family so long. I just wish they could find is a complex and dynamic process tissue.” farm. a cause. It would be wonderful if of replacing devitalized and missing For years, their mother and father Kerry’s Place wasn’t needed 10 years cellular structures and tissue layers. What does this mean for you? had been trying to find out what was from now let alone 40 years from now. The human wound healing process wrong with their youngest daughter, But the right people came together at can be divided into 3 distinct phases: Many of our patients have reported but were at a loss at where to find the right time.” Inflammatory, fibroblastic anda 90-95% closure of their wounds answers. maturation. This process, because of and symptom relief, more mobility, “They knew she was different, Ms. O’Neil’s book is available now a variety of factors, can go awry and increased sensation and vastly but they knew she wasn’t ‘mentally for $20 and is available by emailing the produce excess scar tissue, or can be improved function! retarded’ and they knew that it wasn’t author at [email protected]. deficient and produce insufficient It is the very latest in medical wound healing. technology, with years of clinical Regardless of the cause of the studies supporting its safety and problem, MLS Laser Therapy has efficacy and we are very proud to offer proven both effective and successful our patients effective solutions to their in their treatment. This innovative recent or chronic conditions. and therapeutic technique is anti- inflammatory, anti-edemic, analgesic, “This new, natural, safe and highly and has bio-stimulant effects on the effective approach has helped many tissues. This is key to speeding up sufferers improve their lives healing by accelerating the natural dramatically”. recovery process. At the same time, Come in and allow us to help you MLS Laser Therapy relieves symptoms achieve the results you deserve! Call such as pain and inflammation, by (905) 773-2225 to book your FREE significantly reducing recovery times consultation and examination at King by stimulating tissue regeneration. West Wellness Centre 141 King Rd., “These results are due to the effect that Unit 10, Richmond Hill (In the Home MLS Laser Therapy has at the cellular Hardware Plaza)

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By Brock Weir recognize and keep at the back of our minds when we’re talking about the Nasim Misrabi held the crowd in refugee experience and the newcomer the palm of his hand as he grabbed his experience. guitar and hit the stage for a moving “They have been humbled by the selection of Canadian and Arabic Canadian generosity, the love, the songs. compassion, the care that has come in Born of Turkish heritage, Mr. from the entire Region. I have to say Misrabi spent a considerable amount there was a lot of back and forth, many of time in a refugee camp in Syria people who weren’t very positive about before getting the opportunity to come it and people who were apprehensive, to Canada. but by and large, as time has gone by As he waited for his chance for a we have seen the Region come together, better life, he said the music of Canada hold hands and embrace this new kept him feeling “human.” Now, family we have brought into the fold in settling into his new home, he is eager York Region.” to return the favour and build these Ms. Virji was part of a panel human connections through song. discussion held before the fast- “I was a singer in Damascus and I got breaking, hosted by Michael Bowe of out in 2015; they made me comfortable the York Region Children’s Aid Society, and they made me sleep,” he said. including Jason Hastings of the Local Last week, hundreds of Muslims Immigration Partnership, Agnes and community leaders gathered at Manasan of Catholic Community the Lambert Willson Park baseball Services of York Region, and Naheed diamond to celebrate Eid. Earlier in Yaqubian, Chair of the School Board’s the holy month of Ramadan, they Equity Inclusivity Advisory Committee. converged to foster these connections Ms. Virji said York Region is at an Iftar Dinner – a fast breaking – Rashed and Israa Alrashdan make some crafts somewhat lucky in the sense it has during the roundtable discussion at the Ramadan hosted by the Intercultural Dialogue not been “bombarded” with families, Iftar dinner. The youngsters are just two members Institute of the GTA and the Aurora making each individual case easier to of the six member Syrian family sponsored to come Cultural Centre. handle, “hand-hold each one of them, to Canada earlier this year by the Interfaith Refu- gee Resettlers, which brings together members Bringing together representatives of take care of them, nurture them, and of Aurora United Church, the Newmarket Islamic the Muslim community, and community love them.” Through the process, she Centre and Trinity Anglican Church. (Below) Nasim leaders of all faiths from throughout said she has seen the situation cross Misrabi performs. Auroran photos by Brock Weir York Region, attendees heeded Nasim’s boundaries, nationalities, languages, call and, in the words of Mayor Geoff and cultures. that is often not captured,” she said. Dawe, “raised the ideals of unity, love “One thing that is very important is “They are the experiences and the and understanding.” each family is different and each one quiet voices of children and youth But it also served as a call to remind has come with a different experience. who are refugees and newcomers. His Jason K. Allan the community that refugees coming I don’t think we can paint them with life and legacy makes us reflect on the into York Region are not just from one brush. We have to understand what common responsibility of child welfare Syria, but from all over the world, all each one has been through and identify professionals and the critical role Wills and Estate Law facing their own unique circumstances with them. Instead of subjecting our that community agencies can have in Family Law and needs. values, our interests, our thoughts, creating supportive and understanding “One thing we need to understand, wishes and dreams on them, sit back environments for children, youth and Real Estate along with Syrians, is we are seeing and take the time to listen to each one family as they arrive in York Region. refugees coming here from other of them.” “It is imperative that we stop countries as well,” said Rummana This was a message shared by Faith and acknowledge our obligations 15393 Yonge Street, Virji of the York Region District School Yegul, Executive Vice President of the to understand the impact that Aurora, Ontario L4G 1P1 Board. “This year, we have had up to Intercultural Dialogue Institute, who displacement can have on children, Tel: (905) 726-3188 200 refugees come in and 62 of them reflected on the sadly iconic image of a youth and families and that we must Fax: (905) 726-3098 were Syrian Refugees [from various young boy, drowned, face down on the be mindful of the lived experiences countries]. We have got lots of other beach after he and his family fled. of young people and we design www.jallanlaw.com countries that they do come from and “This image gripped us all as we strategies to support newcomers to our I think it is a very important thing to were reminded of the important story neighbourhoods.” [email protected] Page 10 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 Page 11 THE AURORAN ARTS & CULTURE

CONCERT KICK-OFF – Aurora’s 2016 Concerts in the Park Series kicked off last Wednesday night with the musical stylings of (top right) Soli & Rob – a super-fun interactive children’s concert featuring Soli and Rob Joy with excerpts from their musical Bugs, Bugs, Bugs. The concert, sponsored by A&T Tire, attracted many local families including (top left) Xu, Mins, Fiona, Caleb, (bottom left) Nikko and Angelique, and (bottom right) Evelyn, who was eager to participate in the family activities. Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger FAMILY LAW Save the date for Doors Open Aurora 2016 LAWYER The Town of Aurora and the Town’s style, was the former home of famed Heritage Advisory Committee are architect John Bowser. Today, the preparing once again for our popular house serves as an art gallery for Doors Open Aurora event. local artisans and painters. During This year, Doors Open Aurora Doors Open Aurora, the site will have features fourteen sites, including a artwork displays and demonstrations. new location and a new walking tour. This year, there will be two walking The 11th annual Doors Open tours – the new Cultural Precinct tour Aurora event will take place on led by the Town’s Curator, Shawna Saturday, August 20 with most sites White, and the Block 11 Aurora’s open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t Haunted Precinct Walking Tour miss this opportunity to explore led by David Heard. Both walking fascinating sites in your own tours will provide insight into the backyard. Participation is free! No cultural precinct and history of the Patrick M. Gaffney tickets or reservations are required. surrounding neighbourhood. the Doors Open Ontario initiative, • 1/2 hour free consultation Come out and join thousands of Doors Open Aurora favourites, visitors exploring Aurora’s hidden a community-based celebration including the Aurora Cultural • Accepts Legal Aid treasures, some of which are not that showcases Ontario’s built and Centre, the Aurora Public Library Practicing all aspects of Family Law to resolve normally open to the public. natural heritage for residents and and Hillary House are back again! parenting, support, and property issues Discover historic buildings, visitors alike. Be sure to visit the Aurora Cultural arising from separating families. A practitioner cultural landmarks and natural sites. The first Doors Open Day event Centre, constructed circa 1885 in the of Collaborative Family Law – a client controlled, Join the fun, ask questions, take was held in France in 1984. In 2000, late Victorian architectural style, lawyer assisted, out-of-court-process focusing part in an educational walking tour the City of Toronto launched the first which served as the former Church on achieving mutually acceptable solutions. and provide your children with a Doors Open event in North America. Street School. During the Doors Open In 2002, Doors Open Ontario, the first 16610 Bayview Avenue, Suite 211, Newmarket great opportunity to learn more Aurora event, the site will feature province-wide event of its kind in PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0093 about the history of Aurora. a variety of family friendly events. e-mail: [email protected] Doors Open Aurora is part of Canada was launched by the Ontario Hillary House, Aurora’s national Heritage Trust. historic site, noted for its long- Doors Open Aurora began in 2006. standing presence in the community Since then, hundreds of sites of and association with medical history, significant historical character have will also have its doors open to the opened their doors and hosted more public. than 23,300 site visits. The Aurora Rising Sun Masonic Start your Doors Open experience Lodge, Trinity Anglican Church, in Aurora at the Aurora Farmers’ Merlin’s Hollow and the Aurora Market and Artisan Fair located on Armoury are also part of this year’s Wells Street at Aurora Town Park. event. Enjoy locally-produced seasonal This is the first of a series of fruits and vegetables, baked goods, articles that will be published in The handmade jewellery and other crafts. Auroran. Come early and visit the Doors Open Each article will feature Aurora headquarters to pick-up your participating sites, activities and Doors Open Aurora map guide. historical information. Don’t miss the chance to see the For more information about Doors newly-restored Vic’s Shoe Repair Open Aurora, or to volunteer for the and this year’s new site, the Patrick event, please visit www.aurora.ca/ House Art Studio & Gallery. doorsopen. The Patrick House, constructed in Mark your calendars and we will the Georgian cottage architectural see you in August!

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Lenses and much more! Page 10 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 Page 11 COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 14 Ontario Grant helps Aurora student help others save lives DISCOVERY DAYS FOR KIDS AND THE AHS: Join the Aurora Historical Society for our summer From page 1 children’s program Discovery Days for Kids! Each day The recent Aurora High School will consist of a kid-friendly tour of Hillary House National Historic Site followed by a fun heritage craft graduate, however, is hoping for a bit of or activity. Programs include Medical Detectives, Nature Seekers, Arts and Craft, Back to School, and a change of pace, taking advantage of our ever-popular Dig It! For more information, contact Ontario’s Summer Company program for Leigha at 905-727-8991. Aurora’s Chen enterprising young students and putting JULY 14 – 17 Liu displays Aurora’s Wavestage Theatre Company presents the his skills to work founding First Responder one of the CPR musical Ragtime at the Richmond Hill Centre for the First Aid, which aims to certify people in and First Aid Performing Arts. This sweeping musical portrait of mannequins early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a this community in the art of first aid. he was able to white, upper-middle class family, an African-American couple, and an Eastern European immigrant escaping “I stumbled upon this program after purchase for his to America with his daughter, as they all confront the having the typical camp job in the past two new business timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, with a grant prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American years and that was not doing me justice,” from Ontario’s Dream. Unfolding through the fiery rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley, and the vibrant klezmer of the Lower Chen says. “When you’re young, you like Summer Business East Side, this vivid and unforgettable Tony-winning to go on adventures and take risks. For me, program. score bursts onto the stage “on the wheels of a dream” in what will be the largest and most epic production everything fell into place because I am a Auroran photo ever staged at Wavestage Theatre Company. Shows at 7 p.m. July 14 through July 16. Matinee at 1 p.m. on July lifeguard for the Town of Newmarket and, by Brock Weir 17. For more information, visit www.wavestagetheatre. to me, First Aid was just a baby step. com. “I just needed to get a couple of JULY 15 – 17 Aurora presents Theatre in the Park, featuring the certifications, buy my equipment which, Humber River Shakespeare Company’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Pack your blankets and thanks to the Summer Company program, lawn chairs and enjoy an outdoor theatre presentation I was able to afford, and just set up shop.” of Shakespeare’s rowdy and hilarious comedy of love, seed funding, along with $1,000 of his through Chen Liu’s First Responder First marriage and trickery. Each evening’s performance When he considered what he might do begins at 7 p.m., at Town Park with Saturday’s in applying to the program, the answer own money to get the company off the Aid, visit his website at frfaservices.com, performance preceded by an interactive workshop at 6.15 p.m. led by Humber River cast member and seemed obvious. First Aid training is ground. While there was a cost to go the email him at [email protected], or teaching artist Paula Schultz. Open to the public on a extra mile and get his own certifications give him a call at 647-535-2766. pay-as-you-can basis with a suggested donation of $20 to always a useful and handy thing to have support the company. under one’s belt, no matter what the as a standard first aid instructor and a SATURDAY, JULY 16 situation. life-saving instructor for emergency first Head over to Aurora Sobeys (Bayview Avenue and Hollidge Boulevard) today to support Type 1 Diabetes “With small businesses that are starting aid and all levels of CPR, so far his biggest at their charity barbecue and lemonade stand from expense has been equipment, such as 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds will be divided between out with just a little money, they don’t Put a Squeeze on Diabetes and the Juvenile Diabetes know what regulations they need and a mannequins for demonstrations. Research Foundation. lot of them get fined because they don’t While he says he enjoyed every second * * * * The Aurora Soccer Club (Adult) invites the have the proper regulations in place,” says taking the requisite courses, he needed community to enjoy an afternoon of live soccer matches! to keep his eye on the end goal because, There will also be fun for the kids featuring two bouncy Chen. “Additionally, this is something castles and a dunk tank. Events get underway at 12 good for mothers at home, or anyone who as far as courses go, the possibilities are noon with Canada/Ireland vs. the Rest of the World practically endless. The biggest challenge and continue through 4 p.m., with the Women’s Game stays home, or goes to work. There are a lot set for 1.15 p.m. and England vs. Scotland at 2.30 p.m. of accidents that occur at home with kids, was deciding when to stop. Money raised will be donated to the Aurora Food Pantry and guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food a lot of accidents that happen at work with “When you’re just starting off with your items to donate to the Pantry as well. The Optimist Club own business, you have to do everything of Aurora’s mobile kitchen will be on hand serving co-workers, and it is just a great asset to hamburgers, hot dogs, peameal bacon and sausages for have.” from marketing, to creating your own a fee. Free admission. So, enter Chen to the rescue. courses, and there was also a lot of website WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Aurora’s Concerts in the Parks series continues this When asked what first interested him in building,” he says. “After spending 20 evening with Irish Mayhem, tonight at 7 p.m. at Town hours on my website, I probably could Park: an Irish-born powerhouse sharing an impactful becoming a life guard, he jokes that it was Bathroom & Kitchen Accessories and impressive tour de force concert that includes all about the “hero aspect.” When you get a have paid someone off for it, but these are her brand of edgy humour and heartfelt storytelling. the regrets you can only have after you’re Sponsored by Aurora Home Hardware. Donations to the job as a lifeguard, you don’t go into the job Aurora Food Pantry will be gratefully accepted. expecting things to happen, but you have to done and you realise how much time you THURSDAY, JULY 21 have spent on whatever. DISCOVERY DAYS FOR KIDS AND THE AHS: Join have a level of anticipation. Nevertheless, the Aurora Historical Society for our summer children’s when something does happen, he says “I think entrepreneurs these days have program Discovery Days for Kids! Each day will consist these great ideas and I think it is very of a kid-friendly tour of Hillary House National there is a bit of an “adrenaline rush.” Historic Site followed by a fun heritage craft or activity. The little girl’s nose bleed may not gracious that Summer Company is able Programs include Medical Detectives, Nature Seekers, Arts and Craft, Back to School, and our ever-popular have been enough to get Chen’s own blood to help those entrepreneurs actualize Dig It! For more information, contact Leigha at 905-727- their ideas. I know a number of them 8991. 1.30 – 3.30 p.m. pumping, but he rose to the occasion. are successful, some of them are not FRIDAY, JULY 22 “If my ego was a little bit smaller, it Christmas in July! The Aurora branch of the Royal probably would have,” he laughs. “The joy successful, but then again, I think anyone Canadian Legion hosts their annual Christmas in July lunch today from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., featuring a lasted for about 10 minutes before I would can agree with me when I say experience turkey dinner with all the trimmings and lots of festive let her go back into the pool.” is the greatest way to learn.” Tel: 905-727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. cheer. Tickets are $17 per person and are on sale now www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario at the Legion bar (105 Industrial Parkway North). His $1,500 grant secured, he used this If you would like to learn first aid

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By Jake Courtepatte Aside from the passion for a team with passion, the family man’s decision If you can’t make an Aurora Tigers’ was swayed as well by the proximity to Junior A home game next season, fear home and a new mouth to feed. Andrew Bukovec earned the loss on not: Joe Montesano can fill you in on “I don’t live too far from Aurora, so the mound on Sun- the fly. I’m glad to be so close to a tight-knit day in the Aurora For the first time in Tigers history, community. I loved being with Markham Jays’ 9 - 1 loss to the Aurora will have play-by-play Barrie Angels. and the Toronto Jr. Canadiens, but announcing for the 2016-17 season, with a new baby I wanted to be closer brought to fans by the veteran voice of to home. The 45 minutes I save driving Montesano. makes a huge difference when you’ve Montesano has been heard on the air got a newborn at home.” for the Ontario Junior Hockey League In terms of role models, Montesano for the better part of a decade, first likes to compare his style to that voicing the Villanova Knights (now of Pittsburgh Penguins play-by- Orangeville Flyers). Last season he split play announcer, Mike Lange. With Costly loss for the senior Jays his time with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens his colorful banter and expressive and Markham Royals. emotions, Lange is a voice that is hard “I’ve been with the Jr. Canadiens for to forget, which Montesano tries to against Barrie four or five years now, one year with emulate. By Jake Courtepatte the final two frames, allowing the final the Markham Royals,” said Montesano. “For those at the game, they have the run over two hits. “Which I absolutely loved. I’m just ready game in front of them, and it can put The Aurora Jays have lost three of As is often the case with this year’s for a new experience with the Aurora them at the edge of their seat. It’s my their last five games towards the end of Jays squad, the loss was not indicative Tigers, working with a prestigious job to make you feel the action at home, the season, following a loss on the road of the offensive output. The Jays organization.” put you at the edge of your seat…to and a win at home last week. actually outhit the Angels 10 – 8, with Having met Tigers owner Jim make you feel like you’re at the game.” With an empty weekday schedule, multi-hit games from Ian Rettie, Crosby, Thomson last season, Montesano was Montesano will be calling Tigers Brad Crosby, Stephan Vallee, and and Chris Fafalios. swayed by the professionalism of the games all year long broadcasting on Daniel Lehmkuhl kept warm Saturday The 12-8-0 Jays have sixteen more Tigers program and the passion for the Rogers. by taking part in the league’s annual runs than the second-highest scoring game that Thomson exuded. “I get excited, so get ready. If there’s All-Star game, taking place at Ross team in the North Dufferin Baseball “He’s a great guy,” said the 32-year a goal, you’ll know it pretty quickly.” Houston Park in Lisle. League, the 16-3-2 Ivy Leafs. Their 119 old. “I think Jim is doing a great job in Season passes are on sale now for the Nine innings weren’t enough for the runs against, however, is fourth worst Aurora and he’s always bringing new 2016-17 season, with more information Jays’ East division to cash a run, with in the league. ideas to the organization.” at www.auroratigers.pointstreaksites. the West taking the contest with a 6 – 0 The team regrouped to pick up The innovation is just the latest com. score. Vallee was the only Jay to earn a a much-needed win over the lowly in a long line for Thompson since he hit in the game. Mansfield Cubs on Monday. took over the team approximately one Following the All-Star break, the Sunday’s loss may be a costly one year ago, having raised home game Jays returned to action Sunday in a for the Jays, who remain in a tough attendance by over one hundred fans matchup with the lower-ranked Barrie battle for a top seeded position for the in that time. A return to Sunday home Angels. For the first time in franchise postseason with just over one week left games for the 2016-17 season promises history, the Angels came out on top. on the schedule. Although just three even greater numbers, as well as the Aurora starting pitcher Andrew points out of third, the fifth-place Jays addition of play-by-play. Bukovec was taken for a ride in the are also only five points out of tenth. “It’s something that Aurora needs,” second and third innings, giving up The Jays visit the eighth-place said Montesano. “It needs somebody seven runs over a span where his Dodgers on Wednesday following to bring the excitement to those not offence failed to cash a run. Ian Rettie press time, and are on the road all at the games. Aurora plays some crossed the plate for the Jays in the weekend facing the last-place Nobleton exciting hockey and this just makes the fifth inning, but too little too late, as the Cornhuskers on Saturday and the experience even better. I’m glad I could Angels won big, 9 – 1. seventh-place Lisle Astros on Sunday. be the one to do that.” Bukovec picked up his second loss The season concludes for the Jays “Year after year, Aurora’s one of the of the season, giving the Angels eight next Thursday. best teams in the league. It’s runs over six hits in his four innings of For stats, schedules, and more a great town with a great work. Chris Rettie came in in relief in information, visit www.ndbl.ca. atmosphere. Joe Montesano Supplied photo All-Stars showcase Aurora softball talent By Jake Courtepatte at the year-end banquet. The day also well-run league.” “What we’re trying to do is have a featured a home-run derby, and a food Although the all-star festivities may destination for the kids going up from The best of the best in Aurora softball truck with funds going to Yellow Brick have had talent leaning more towards minor ball,” said Reg Schade, president squared off Saturday in the Aurora House: an organization in Aurora for one side of the spectrum, the regular of AMSL. “To give them an opportunity Men’s Softball League’s inaugural All- abused women and children. season of the AMSL is welcoming of to play into their fifties or sixties. We Star game at Lambert Willson Park. Philanthropy is something near and players of any skill level. want guys in Aurora to know that The league is comprised of two dear to the members of the AMSL, who “We have players that played AAA there’s always an opportunity to play divisions, Masters for ages 35 and donate about 5% of annual revenue to ball, and players that played rec ball,” ball.” over, and Open, for ages 18 and over. local charities. said Payne. “It’s all kinds. We create You can learn more about the Saturday’s event was the first time The league is hoping to be able a competitive atmosphere using the organization at www.amsl.ca. the two divisions have ever faced off to donate even more by growing the players we have.” against each other. organization. “Today we’re trying to promote,” “We’re always looking to bring in said Reg Schade. “Over the years, the new teams, new players,” said Payne. divisions have polarized…we want “We’re a very established league, but to bring the two divisions together to we still want to grow. We have eight show that we’re one big organization. teams in the Masters division, and ten We want everyone to get to know each in the Open, which is great but we want other and have fun, because that’s what to continue to expand.” we’re all here for.” Schade said the league is looking “Most of these guys have been in ball to add two more teams to the Masters all their life, regardless of what level,” division next year. said Glen Payne, vice president of the “We’re putting a call out to the Master’s division. “So it’s tough when community to get the Masters up to ten. that time ends. We offer competitive Up until now, we’ve always used word ball, something to look forward to, of mouth to find new players. This year and making an all-star roster is just we’re going to be advertising.” something else to compete for.” “We want to get the word out now In a two-game, aggregate score that we have a good, quality league with competition, the Masters bested the great diamonds, good lighting, and The Aurora Men’s Softball League hosted its first ever All-Star game on Saturday at Lambert Willson Park. OpenAuroran division, Sports Basebar earning 2016_Layout bragging 1 2016-03-23 rights 3:52excellent PM Page umpires,”1 said Payne. “It’s a Auroran photo by Jake Courtepatte

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Aurora United women In between the blazing Their services and hot and humid weather products attract average earn big second win and the downpours of homeowners, avid last week, we were very gardeners and visitors Reynolds as Aurora’s top scorer. lucky on Saturday for from out of town. They Stratigakis has been called to represent the Farmers’ Market provide a broad range of Sarah Strati- Canada at the under-17 Women’s Youth to have just one short lush and beautiful plant g a k i s (black) of Football Tournament in China, along MARKET Aurora United FC shower before closing. The collections as well as top- with Marissa Zucchetto, also from the farmers desperately need MUSINGS tier products for your has been called Jan Freedman to represent Can- Aurora team. rain for their crops, so in home and garden, and ada at the un- A tough challenge lies ahead in London a perfect world, it would gift ideas for birthdays, der-17 Women’s FC, the league’s top team, at 8-2-0. The two Youth Football rain overnight. We hope that we will get anniversaries and weddings. Tournament in face off Saturday at Sheppard’s Bush, enough rain soon to offset the effects of Your garden is a large part of your China. with a kickoff of 4p.m. a drought, which would be devastating. life and should reflect your personality. On the men’s side, Simon Adjei scored Auroran photo Now that it’s mid-July, our farmers Combining plants and properties in by Jake his team-leading fifth goal of the season have expanded their booth space to an environmentally friendly design is Courtepatte in a 2 – 2 tie with Brampton’s ProStars FC. accommodate all the produce that uplifting, and encourages family and The ProStars got on the board first is coming from their fields. We still friends to meet and gather outdoors. just ten minutes into the match Saturday, have strawberries, lettuce, broccoli, Huge patios and major stonework By Jake Courtepatte before Gianmariano Della Serra tied it up zucchini, peas, beans and now aren’t inviting until softened by plants, with his first of the season seven minutes raspberries and cauliflower. There are caressed by greenery and brightened The women’s side of Aurora United FC later. Adjei gave the road team the lead also beets and a wide assortment of by flowers. How invigorating and had the second three-point match of their just before the end of the first half. leafy greens. Choose some wonderful enriching it is to step outside to meet League 1 Ontario history Saturday in a 2 – ProStars countered with a notch at the vegetables from our farmers, a protein the fragrance of flowers, and the songs 1 win over the Kingston Clippers. hour mark of the game to tie it at twos. from our butchers and a tasty dessert of birds in the ambience of a beautiful Both Jessica Mithrush and Alanna “We were up 2-1, we were controlling from one of our bakers and you’ll have garden. Manning capitalized on their first goals and winning,” said Aurora head coach a great meal, sourced locally. The services offered by Pathways of the year to down the Clippers 2 – 1 on Jim Brennan. “And we should have held Let me introduce another new vendor to Perennials include garden design, the road. off, finished the ninety minutes and take this year. Pathways to Perennials is renovation, consultation and “I think the girls did well tonight, they the three points, but we let ourselves a family run business. They are a full professional installation. Whether each put in one hundred and twenty per down with the second goal we conceded service landscape design, construct you’re looking for an entire property cent and we had very little cover from the and obviously had a man sent off, which and install company with a Boutique, makeover or for assistance one garden bench,” said Aurora head coach Ramin didn’t help either.” Garden Centre and Garden Café on the at a time, their experienced team of Mohammadi. “They focused on the plan Aurora went down a man in the 75th outskirts of the Oak Ridges Moraine. landscape professionals will provide and completed what we told them before minute when substitute Dylan Rennie Located in Pottageville, they have you with a premium level of service to the game and at half-time. We scored a received a red card, playing shorthanded almost 12 acres of beautiful perennial meet your unique needs. They also run goal that was basically what we spoke for the remainder of the match. gardens, a children’s playground, workshops regularly to help educate about before the game.” “We wanted to keep pushing forward treehouses and water features. homeowners on how to create and care Mithrush opened the scoring at the 37 even after going a man down,” said The Blossom Café is a tasty addition for their gardens. minute mark, which Kingston countered Brennan, “because we felt we were going to the Garden Centre where visitors The Pathways to Perennials booth at before the half. Manning’s goal came with to get further opportunities and could can enjoy anything from a three course the Farmers’ Market is located on Wells less than ten minutes remaining and hopefully put one of them away.” meal prepared by their chef, to a light Street. Please visit the booth to see proved the winner. “When we started the second half lunch of soup, quiche or salad. the lovely perennial plants and to talk “This result wasn’t easy - Kingston we were up one and we just wanted to Pathways welcomes bus tours, gardening. is a very good team with some excellent manage the lead, and that’s where we let private parties and corporate affairs as Our next Special Event is Family Day players and coaching, and the match was ourselves down a little bit today - game well as hikers, bikers and others who and takes place on July 23rd. I do not entertaining - but I’m just glad that we got management.” often drop by for a specialty tea, coffee have all the specifics of our plans but the three points.” The tie ended a three-game losing and mouthwatering treat. they will include great entertainment The win brings the team’s record to streak for Aurora, who remain sixth in the Pathways to Perennials is well- at the Bandshell as well as crafts for the 2-4-3, seventh in the nine-team women’s East division with a record of 1-8-2. They known as residential landscaping children and several family-friendly side, but in close contention for a higher return home this Saturday to Sheppard’s experts who resolve challenges like games and races. Seniors from the ranking. The team is just one win away Bush in a matchup with the 8-2-1 London drainage problems, help homeowners Aurora Seniors’ Centre have been from jumping as high as fourth. FC. increase the value of their properties, invited to participate with their line Making it more impressive is that it “Overall I thought we did well, created and who design, renovate and create dancing group and there will be a draw was accomplished without the help from some chances, and now we’re looking to alluring landscapes and gardens. for a market bag full of goodies. one of the team’s top strikers, Sarah get ready for the next game.” They can help you renovate, modify or Stratigakis, who is tied with Meghan Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. completely transform your property. See you at the Market!

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By Brock Weir Station, including Mosley Street, Church Street, maybe even Spruce Street,” said a way that was not “reactionary”, Mr. Street, Metcalfe Street, Harrison Avenue, Catherine Avenue resident – and former Simanovskis said he did not have an If you are a GO commuter, how far Connaught Avenue, Kennedy Street councillor – Bob McRoberts. “With the answer for that. away from the GO Station are you willing East, Cousins Drive, Royal Road, Centre reconstruction of Catherine Avenue this “My preference would be to be a little to park and still walk to catch your ride? Street, Gurnett Street, Victoria Street, summer, it could get interesting. more broad with our policies and look That was a question posed by Wells Street, Larmont Street, Cameron “I realise that if [or since] GO at some other opportunities,” said Mr. Councillor Paul Pirri at the last Council Avenue, Walton Drive, and Edward provides a parking lot on Mulock Drive Simanovskis. “However, I do understand meeting as lawmakers approved a new Street. that it could help Aurora. Also, if a 404 the pressures we have in this area and bylaw that puts significant restrictions However, some residents are worried Interchange is built at St. John’s Sideroad the traffic management issues we have on the length of time you can park on that these restrictions, designed to it should help Aurora. In the meanwhile, in this particular community. I don’t Downtown streets surrounding the GO keep commuters from parking on these a bylaw is before you. The bylaw will have a good answer for you, I just want Station. neighbourhood streets, will only create restrict parking or eight blocks to the to communicate the message that any Council unanimously passed a bylaw problems north of Centre Street. south and only one block to the north changes we make are difficult to be made which would limit on-street parking “I suggest that those commuters of the GO Station. Given your concern on the spot. Everything has a timeline. to three hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. who are in the habit of parking away for commuters parking their cars just Managing expectations is probably on several stretches of roads in the from the GO Station will soon discover eight blocks away on Dunning, I am sure our biggest tool moving through this immediate vicinity of the GO Transit Catherine Avenue, Fleury Street, Maple you can envision them parking only two process.” blocks away on Catherine and beyond. Looking over the bylaw, Councillor Perhaps a better balance of streets could Pirri conceded it was a result of an be included in the bylaw.” “entirely reactionary process” resulting This was a view shared by members from changes Council made to parking BPS of Council, but some were cautious around Town Park. about being too “reactionary” as being “In the future we have to do a better Plumbing Service reactionary over parking in this area job of understanding the repercussions EST. 1972 might have contributed its own problems of what we’re going to be doing to make in the past. sure we’re not going to be jumping from According to Techa van Leuuwen, one street to another in an attempt to Aurora’s Director of Bylaw Services, fix a problem that, in essence, we have while the bylaw was passed at the end of created by fixing another one.” • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL June it could be up to a month before it is While Councillor Wendy Gaertner, implemented, as numerous new parking Tom Mrakas and Michael Thompson 905-727-3210 signs need to be installed. However, agreed that spillover onto Catherine www.bobsplumbing.ca if Council saw that the restrictions, Street was likely – and Councillor once implemented, were causing Mrakas proposing extending the mounting problems in other areas, restrictions north to Mark Street right CROSSWORD PUZZLE Ilmar Simanovskis, the Town’s Director then and there – Mayor Geoff Dawe said of Infrastructure, said it could take up proper consultation is the answer. to three months to get further parking Questioning whether area schools, bans in place, allowing a month for staff churches and businesses had been analysis, a month to make it through consulted over the parking bans, and Council, and a further month to get the receiving the answer that no, they had signs installed. not, Mayor Dawe said that is the way to “This approach to managing the traffic make something non-reactionary. is going to create additional problems “The motion came forward to Council and is not recommended,” he said. “It as an answer to a specific issue within is more of a reactionary response to the a couple of streets south of Town Park. issue than trying to step back and take By taking it down to Cousins we impact a proactive approach, which I appreciate the school probably,” he said. “We passed Council would much rather see happen.” a bylaw and that will certainly address But that is easier said than done. some residents’ concerns in the area that When Councillor Pirri questioned how certainly have to be addressed, but it will such a problem could be approached in also create other issues.”

We have so much planning process. to be proud of during We celebrated the the past twelve months 10th Anniversary of at the Aurora Seniors the Aurora Seniors’ Centre! The Board and Centre at our best- all of the wonderful Senior Scape in-class facility! This volunteers have served Jim L. Abram is a testament to the the membership OLDER ADULTS wonderful volunteers admirably during the PLEASE TAKE A BOW! and Town staff who 2015 – 2016 Board term. keep the programs The balance sheet going and the lights is sound as we have delivered services, on! programs, events and activities at an We also had a well deserved volunteer unprecedented rate of enrollment and recognition celebration which included participation served by an army of a tasty pig roast to recognize the volunteers who volunteer only to better the contributions of our many volunteers. If quality of life of our seniors in and around you don’t volunteer at one of the various Aurora. opportunities to do so in Aurora, I urge you A few of the various accomplishments to do so as it is quite rewarding. at the Aurora Seniors Centre are worthy of We are in discussions with the new note. local radio station, AURORA RADIO - We have successfully negotiated a CHRA 101.5 (set your dial!). Listen soon renewed operating agreement for the to hear more commentary on seniors’ Centre with our Town that benefits both issues, events and commentary as well the ASA members and the Town of Aurora as entertaining music from our famous with an appreciation of the value added Evergreen Choir. to the quality of life of older adults in We have invested and spent money Aurora. We contributed to the Town’s five- wisely. We have new furniture in the year Parks and Recreation Master Plan lounge for the comfort and enjoyment of to ensure seniors’ issues are kept top of our members. We have a new fridge for our mind in the interests of the Town’s future Continued on page 15

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BOARDING Special: Basic board Ridgewood Regular $750 per Farm month, New customer special $600 Ridgewood Farm for fi rst 3 months. (Must pay fi rst and last) Call or email for details www.ridgewoodfarm.ca Page 14 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 THE AURORAN, Thursday, July 14, 2016 Page 15 Senior Scape From page 14 tee boxes for the Pan Am Games golfing bocce courts, indoor gym programs and Association: If you are not already a Social Club use to replace the 1970s model competition, the planter boxes for the of course indoor and outdoor Pickleball! member of the Aurora Seniors’ Centre but fridge that had outlived its usefulness. We Centre and for the CHATS therapeutic We are continuing to look for more space you wish to join to enjoy friendship and an have a safe and well equipped wood shop garden and for creative scary stuff for for seniors’ activities and programs to active, healthy and joyful environment, and updated card tables, sewing, Billiard, the Halloween Haunted Forest, just to meet the growing wants and needs of please come by to see what we’re all about! Pickleball, Bocce and other fixtures and mention a few. Not to mention the Maple older adults in Aurora. It has been a true pleasure to serve equipment throughout the Centre to Leaf Forever pens, made from wood And many thanks go to the creative as President and I am very proud to ensure the continued good health and from the historic tree felled in Toronto, and dedicated horticulturalists that tend announce that the new President is Carol enjoyment by all individuals and groups. presented to outstanding individuals in to the gardens around our centre! They Hedenberg. I will continue to serve as Vice We recorded 40,000 visits to the Centre our community. We also hosted a very look great. President and Carol and I and the rest in 2015. We had over 17,000 visits to the ASA successful, but icy, Easter Egg Hunt! We This is just a snapshot of all of the great of the Board of Directors of the Aurora website with over 50,000 pages viewed and older adults play well with other kids. things our Seniors’ Centre contributes to Seniors’ Centre very much look forward the website is updated three to four times We participated in and continue our Community we call Aurora thanks to to the year ahead. per month thanks to our computer club to participate in the CHATS Walk for our members, volunteers and town staff. For more information on the Aurora volunteers. Over 47,000 volunteer hours Wellness which raises funds to support This column space is too small to capture Seniors’ Centre and all it has to offer, were recorded to December 2015. Thank CHATS seniors programs and services in all the wonderful accomplishments that drop by 90 John West Way, visit the you so much to all our volunteers! York Region. we observe done by each and every one of web site www.auroraseniors.ca, email The woodshop has not been idly We maintained our representation our “hero” volunteers every day. [email protected] or call 905- standing by either! Contributions from with Sport Aurora in the Year of Sport My last word for my term of office 726-4767 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday the woodshop include the creation of the and continue to promote sport with our as President of the Aurora Seniors’ to Friday.

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