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Several Aurora Farmers' Market vendors will be displaced this Saturday to accommodate the Aurora Jazz Festival after a satisfactory compromise between the Town of Aurora and the two parties failed to materialize, Market Chair Andre Flys told The Auroran Saturday.

"The 'compromise' was that we had to move," said Mr. Flys. "Every single one of our vendors in the park is being displaced. The park is off limits. [But] we are co-operating,"

Mr. Flys said he was told the Aurora Jazz Festival had their lease for the park ahead of the Farmers' Market.

"It doesn't make sense to me as we've been there for three years. I don't know what other options we had."

Market vendors in the park were given the option of moving their booths to the Town Park's baseball diamond, but that idea didn't capture the imagination of vendors, who cited, among other concerns, the lack of shade in the area, according to Mr. Flys.

Displaced vendors will now be squeezed into existing space on Wells Street and possibly along the baseball diamond fence.

Many of the displaced vendors are "upset" with what has transpired, said Mr. Flys, noting that despite the chance the Jazz Festival will bring more people into the Market area, it likely won't result in "bringing extra money into [vendors'] pockets."

"People don't come to a jazz festival to buy produce," he said. "They're not going to want to hang out for five or six hours sitting with their lettuce. It will be good for our food vendors because there will be potentially more people here but, overall, people are going to lose income on that day."

The battle between the Aurora Farmers' Market and the Aurora Jazz Festival came to a head earlier this month after Festival organizer Sher St. Kitts appeared in a council Open Forum to request "cooperation" between the Town and the Market in accommodating the festival.

She also requested Bylaw officers be on hand to ensure vendor vehicles didn't come into Town Park space to facilitate the set-up and take-down of Market booths.

"Apparently Bylaw claims there was confusion [about vehicular access], but it is written right into the bylaw of the Farmers' Market that we are allowed to bring our vehicles in to load and unload as long as it is not during market hours," said Mr. Flys.

Despite the setback, he said he is looking to the future.

While he is going to take the Town "at its word" that this kind of conflict doesn't happen again, he wants it ensured next year. One option would be what he calls a "blanket lease".

"We're going to say, 'we pay you X amount of dollars, [and] this space is ours every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May through October. Period.'" he said. "Whether we've got vendors in that space or not, it will be up to us to fill that space. It is just a lease agreement [that says] it is our space. No one can break a lease agreement without legal consequences.

"That is ideally what we want. Rather than a bylaw amendment or bylaw, it would be a lease between the Aurora Farmers' Market Association and the Town. That way, things are firm and we don't have to deal with any surprises."

The Market would wait to sit down at the bargaining table, however, until after the upcoming election so they could have "at least four years assured" regardless of who is elected.

Although the Market vendors have been ousted from Town Park, the spaces that were occupied by Market vendors are now slated to be taken up by food vendors specifically for the Jazz Festival.

"Somehow those vendors have been given preference to our farmers," said Mr. Flys. "You can only take a fight so far. You've got to take a breather, so we've accommodated. We're moving our vendors out. It is not ideal, but I don't know what else to do other than make it work."


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Several Aurora Farmers' Market vendors will be displaced this Saturday to accommodate the Aurora Jazz Festival after a satisfactory compromise between the Town of Aurora and the two parties failed to materialize, Market Chair Andre Flys told The Auroran Saturday.

"The 'compromise' was that we had to move," said Mr. Flys. "Every single one of our vendors in the park is being displaced. The park is off limits. [But] we are co-operating,"

Mr. Flys said he was told the Aurora Jazz Festival had their lease for the park ahead of the Farmers' Market.

"It doesn't make sense to me as we've been there for three years. I don't know what other options we had."

Market vendors in the park were given the option of moving their booths to the Town Park's baseball diamond, but that idea didn't capture the imagination of vendors, who cited, among other concerns, the lack of shade in the area, according to Mr. Flys.

Displaced vendors will now be squeezed into existing space on Wells Street and possibly along the baseball diamond fence.

Many of the displaced vendors are "upset" with what has transpired, said Mr. Flys, noting that despite the chance the Jazz Festival will bring more people into the Market area, it likely won't result in "bringing extra money into [vendors'] pockets."

"People don't come to a jazz festival to buy produce," he said. "They're not going to want to hang out for five or six hours sitting with their lettuce. It will be good for our food vendors because there will be potentially more people here but, overall, people are going to lose income on that day."

The battle between the Aurora Farmers' Market and the Aurora Jazz Festival came to a head earlier this month after Festival organizer Sher St. Kitts appeared in a council Open Forum to request "cooperation" between the Town and the Market in accommodating the festival.

She also requested Bylaw officers be on hand to ensure vendor vehicles didn't come into Town Park space to facilitate the set-up and take-down of Market booths.

"Apparently Bylaw claims there was confusion [about vehicular access], but it is written right into the bylaw of the Farmers' Market that we are allowed to bring our vehicles in to load and unload as long as it is not during market hours," said Mr. Flys.

Despite the setback, he said he is looking to the future.

While he is going to take the Town "at its word" that this kind of conflict doesn't happen again, he wants it ensured next year. One option would be what he calls a "blanket lease".

"We're going to say, 'we pay you X amount of dollars, [and] this space is ours every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May through October. Period.'" he said. "Whether we've got vendors in that space or not, it will be up to us to fill that space. It is just a lease agreement [that says] it is our space. No one can break a lease agreement without legal consequences.

"That is ideally what we want. Rather than a bylaw amendment or bylaw, it would be a lease between the Aurora Farmers' Market Association and the Town. That way, things are firm and we don't have to deal with any surprises."

The Market would wait to sit down at the bargaining table, however, until after the upcoming election so they could have "at least four years assured" regardless of who is elected.

Although the Market vendors have been ousted from Town Park, the spaces that were occupied by Market vendors are now slated to be taken up by food vendors specifically for the Jazz Festival.

"Somehow those vendors have been given preference to our farmers," said Mr. Flys. "You can only take a fight so far. You've got to take a breather, so we've accommodated. We're moving our vendors out. It is not ideal, but I don't know what else to do other than make it work."


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I am a creative and passionate make-up artist. My unique pedicure provides stress relief and beauty; ear candling reduces wax build-up and eliminates ear ache; and threading is a beneficial method of facial hair removal.
]]> Pevonia is a complete professional face, body, and spa care line which combines only the finest ingredients with nourishing marine extracts and essential oils that effectively hydrate and repair the skin. The line contains no artificial colors, artificial fragrance, mineral oil, or lanolin and every product is alcohol and paba-free. Pevonia offers naturally derived, powerful botanical and marine ingredients, by which every possible allergenic agent and sensitizer is meticulously removed. The philosophy is to use exceptional natural formulations and advanced manufacturing processes, combined with holistic spa treatments and place this into the healing hands of expertly trained skincare specialists to ensure that phenomenal results are obtained.
The line has been proven effective around the world in delivering outstanding skin health, radiance, and rejuvenation to all skin types. The Pevonia brand is unique, however, in its commitment to a completely natural product base and environmental consciousness. Pevonia Botanica skincare products unite the finest natural marine and botanical ingredients with advanced delivery systems for maximum absorbency and truly phenomenal results.
In short, Pevonia Botanica is passionately committed to providing effective skincare solutions to teens, women, and men of every age and ethnicity.
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The line has been proven effective around the world in delivering outstanding skin health, radiance, and rejuvenation to all skin types. The Pevonia brand is unique, however, in its commitment to a completely natural product base and environmental consciousness. Pevonia Botanica skincare products unite the finest natural marine and botanical ingredients with advanced delivery systems for maximum absorbency and truly phenomenal results.
In short, Pevonia Botanica is passionately committed to providing effective skincare solutions to teens, women, and men of every age and ethnicity.
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Gift certificates available for that special someone "Mothers Day is coming"
Ballot boxes provided for that lucky winner
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The public meeting, also attended by mayoral candidates Roger Clowater and Nigel Kean, was the first step in a three-step public consultation process which could lead to the question of adopting a ward system appearing on the October 25 ballot.
Before the presentation led by Town Clerk John Leach got underway, the lack of chairs in the room seemed to indicate to some attendees a lack of interest in the question.
"We don't get a lot of people coming out to these types of public forums at this stage," said the Town's Carrie Eastwood to an audience member. "We really hope to, we really want to. The more interest the easier it is for us to get a better sense of, as you say a litmus test, to see what the public is feeling."
Mr. Leach's presentation began with a brief overview of the Town's previous flirtation with adopting a ward system.
The question was raised during the 2003 - 2006 council term, Mr. Leach noted, but after widespread consultation, "council determined at that time not to pursue a ward system and not put a question on the ballot."
Following introductory remarks, Mr. Leach continued his presentation citing a discussion paper released to council several weeks ago outlining the pros and cons of adopting a ward and merits of Aurora's current "at large" system.
Arguments in favour of ward elections included more councillors who are "more attentive/responsive to constituents", less costly to support, and widespread interests being represented at the council table.
Drawbacks ranged from a limited choice of candidates to electors, a greater likelihood of acclamations, and the fact it is not necessary for a councillor to live in their elected ward.
Things favouring Aurora's current at large system include requiring councillors to have a "broader community view", be more accountable to the entire electorate, and provide maximum choice to electors.
On the other hand, the discussion paper says at large elections result in greater campaign expenses for candidates (which "may deter potential candidates from running"), "[decrease] the ability of minority/'community of interest' candidates to get elected", and that particular areas might not have a specific voice at the council table.
At the end of Mr. Leach's discussion, two themes dominated the conversation: cost and implementation.
The first gentleman to speak inquired about the cost of preparing the ward system in Aurora, particularly the cost and possible requirement of retaining a consultant to get everything ready.
"It's not a requirement that a consultant be used," explained Mr. Leach. "I've done a number of ward studies for a number of municipalities over the last 35 years. Some municipalities do use consultants. In the event that we do there is obviously a cost attached to that.
"I don't think that the cost would be prohibitive. Whether or not council opts to use a consultant should they decide to implement a ward system down the road that is certainly an option."
Although Mr. Kean asked for a bottom line number of how much the implementation of a ward system might cost, Mr. Leach was unable to provide exact numbers but said in his experience "it is not a costly move."
Others had concerns that if the public is being asked should the council explore the option of implementing a ward system, lack of detail on what this might entail specifically for Aurora may make it impossible to make an informed decision.
"At what point in this procedure do we find out how many wards and hence how many councillors are going to be on council under this system?" asked one man. "So I would be voting on a ward system, but I don't know whether it is going to be one ward, two wards, or eight wards?"
"You would be voting on council considering a process to determine what the wards would be and the process would be very public with ample opportunity for input which would factor in a council determining what those wards and the number of constituents per ward would be," said Mr. Leach. "That would be an unknown that would be determined in the next term."
The advantages and disadvantages presented by Mr. Leach did not sway Aurora resident Rebecca Beaton.
"I'm against [a ward system]," said Ms. Beaton. "This has not convinced me and I'm only one person obviously, but I feel we are a community and I feel it will be very divisive to do this and that is just my opinion.
"I take great pride in our community and it doesn't go from ward to ward, it goes from one end to the other. We're not a particularly large municipality either, so I have seen nothing this evening that would change my mind."
Another resident, Gordon Barnes, noted a lack of people in the room expressly in favour of implementing a ward system.
"I'm overwhelmed by the lack of passion of anybody here that says, 'Gee, I really want to have this' and in the absence of that I would predict it would fall with an absolute squashing thud unless somebody is really passionate about, 'This is something we really have to have and this is why'.
"If it doesn't happen we might as well go home."
Near the end of the meeting, Mayor Morris took the opportunity to explain council's reasoning to go with a three-step consultation process.
"We've decided to do a very open consultation process," she said. "You just don't want to throw a question on a ballot because there will be those who support it because they come from [another municipality with a ward system] and they understand it, there are those that really don't have an opinion on it and will go along with what is decided, and there are those who will just adamantly oppose the idea.
"The other option, if it wasn't going on the municipal elections act, a referendum question, our other option would to be to just say after a public consultation, one meeting, we're going to implement a ward system and this is what it will look like. I think [the current course] is the fairer one and this is what council is looking at, the democratic way to say how are we feeling.
"Many of us probably hold a bias but if we act upon it we haven't listened to you, so right now I think everyone in this room has their mind open and we're listening and based on that we will make our decision."
Council will hold a Statutory Town Hall Meeting this week to discuss the ward system - step two in this process - concluding with a special general committee meeting April 20.
If Council decides to put the ward system question on the ballot, a bylaw to do so would need to be passed by April 27.

]]> 789226935 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:00:04 GMT The Auroran http://www.theauroran.com/ 83759654 789226935 0 2010-04-04

The public meeting, also attended by mayoral candidates Roger Clowater and Nigel Kean, was the first step in a three-step public consultation process which could lead to the question of adopting a ward system appearing on the October 25 ballot.
Before the presentation led by Town Clerk John Leach got underway, the lack of chairs in the room seemed to indicate to some attendees a lack of interest in the question.
"We don't get a lot of people coming out to these types of public forums at this stage," said the Town's Carrie Eastwood to an audience member. "We really hope to, we really want to. The more interest the easier it is for us to get a better sense of, as you say a litmus test, to see what the public is feeling."
Mr. Leach's presentation began with a brief overview of the Town's previous flirtation with adopting a ward system.
The question was raised during the 2003 - 2006 council term, Mr. Leach noted, but after widespread consultation, "council determined at that time not to pursue a ward system and not put a question on the ballot."
Following introductory remarks, Mr. Leach continued his presentation citing a discussion paper released to council several weeks ago outlining the pros and cons of adopting a ward and merits of Aurora's current "at large" system.
Arguments in favour of ward elections included more councillors who are "more attentive/responsive to constituents", less costly to support, and widespread interests being represented at the council table.
Drawbacks ranged from a limited choice of candidates to electors, a greater likelihood of acclamations, and the fact it is not necessary for a councillor to live in their elected ward.
Things favouring Aurora's current at large system include requiring councillors to have a "broader community view", be more accountable to the entire electorate, and provide maximum choice to electors.
On the other hand, the discussion paper says at large elections result in greater campaign expenses for candidates (which "may deter potential candidates from running"), "[decrease] the ability of minority/'community of interest' candidates to get elected", and that particular areas might not have a specific voice at the council table.
At the end of Mr. Leach's discussion, two themes dominated the conversation: cost and implementation.
The first gentleman to speak inquired about the cost of preparing the ward system in Aurora, particularly the cost and possible requirement of retaining a consultant to get everything ready.
"It's not a requirement that a consultant be used," explained Mr. Leach. "I've done a number of ward studies for a number of municipalities over the last 35 years. Some municipalities do use consultants. In the event that we do there is obviously a cost attached to that.
"I don't think that the cost would be prohibitive. Whether or not council opts to use a consultant should they decide to implement a ward system down the road that is certainly an option."
Although Mr. Kean asked for a bottom line number of how much the implementation of a ward system might cost, Mr. Leach was unable to provide exact numbers but said in his experience "it is not a costly move."
Others had concerns that if the public is being asked should the council explore the option of implementing a ward system, lack of detail on what this might entail specifically for Aurora may make it impossible to make an informed decision.
"At what point in this procedure do we find out how many wards and hence how many councillors are going to be on council under this system?" asked one man. "So I would be voting on a ward system, but I don't know whether it is going to be one ward, two wards, or eight wards?"
"You would be voting on council considering a process to determine what the wards would be and the process would be very public with ample opportunity for input which would factor in a council determining what those wards and the number of constituents per ward would be," said Mr. Leach. "That would be an unknown that would be determined in the next term."
The advantages and disadvantages presented by Mr. Leach did not sway Aurora resident Rebecca Beaton.
"I'm against [a ward system]," said Ms. Beaton. "This has not convinced me and I'm only one person obviously, but I feel we are a community and I feel it will be very divisive to do this and that is just my opinion.
"I take great pride in our community and it doesn't go from ward to ward, it goes from one end to the other. We're not a particularly large municipality either, so I have seen nothing this evening that would change my mind."
Another resident, Gordon Barnes, noted a lack of people in the room expressly in favour of implementing a ward system.
"I'm overwhelmed by the lack of passion of anybody here that says, 'Gee, I really want to have this' and in the absence of that I would predict it would fall with an absolute squashing thud unless somebody is really passionate about, 'This is something we really have to have and this is why'.
"If it doesn't happen we might as well go home."
Near the end of the meeting, Mayor Morris took the opportunity to explain council's reasoning to go with a three-step consultation process.
"We've decided to do a very open consultation process," she said. "You just don't want to throw a question on a ballot because there will be those who support it because they come from [another municipality with a ward system] and they understand it, there are those that really don't have an opinion on it and will go along with what is decided, and there are those who will just adamantly oppose the idea.
"The other option, if it wasn't going on the municipal elections act, a referendum question, our other option would to be to just say after a public consultation, one meeting, we're going to implement a ward system and this is what it will look like. I think [the current course] is the fairer one and this is what council is looking at, the democratic way to say how are we feeling.
"Many of us probably hold a bias but if we act upon it we haven't listened to you, so right now I think everyone in this room has their mind open and we're listening and based on that we will make our decision."
Council will hold a Statutory Town Hall Meeting this week to discuss the ward system - step two in this process - concluding with a special general committee meeting April 20.
If Council decides to put the ward system question on the ballot, a bylaw to do so would need to be passed by April 27.

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Institution/Organization: Aurora Historical Society/Hillary House National Historic Site
Aurora, ON
Salary range: $38,000
Web Link to Institution: www.aurorahistoricalsociety.ca

Position Summary:
The Community Development Officer is responsible for community relations development, volunteer development and revenue development for the Aurora Historical Society.

Qualifications:
University or College graduate in Fundraising and Marketing with a minimum of three years direct development experience; proven record in fundraising especially in the area of capital campaigns and major gifts; excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills.

Reports to: Curator-Manager
Responsibilities and Duties:
�Research, develop and initiate innovative and conventional fundraising strategies, to ensure capital and annual operating needs are met.
�Cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective donors.
�Ensure all fundraising activities are in compliance with funding sources, common practices, organization guidelines and government requirements including tax/license requirements.
�Recruit, train and motivate volunteers to maximize fundraising on behalf of the Aurora Historical Society.
�Team with the Community Relations Advisory Committee to create, develop and implement an annual public relations plan that raises and sustains a positive and visible profile thorough print and electronic media within the Community of Aurora and beyond.
�Maintain a current knowledge, and ability, on software programs pertaining to fundraising records for a charitable organization.
�Actively promote the mission, vision and philosophy of the Aurora Historical Society.
�Performs other duties as assigned

Personal Characteristics:
�A multi-tasking hard worker who is detail oriented and organized.
�A motivated self starter who is committed to service and excellence.
�A team player who is flexible and complements the team of staff and volunteers.

Position is subject to funding.
Please submit a detailed application outlining current experience, background and education. The application must be sent to ahs@aurorahs.com by March 22nd, 2010.
]]> 2038320379 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:13:43 GMT The Auroran http://www.theauroran.com/ 83759654 2038320379 0 2010-03-09
Institution/Organization: Aurora Historical Society/Hillary House National Historic Site
Aurora, ON
Salary range: $38,000
Web Link to Institution: www.aurorahistoricalsociety.ca

Position Summary:
The Community Development Officer is responsible for community relations development, volunteer development and revenue development for the Aurora Historical Society.

Qualifications:
University or College graduate in Fundraising and Marketing with a minimum of three years direct development experience; proven record in fundraising especially in the area of capital campaigns and major gifts; excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills.

Reports to: Curator-Manager
Responsibilities and Duties:
�Research, develop and initiate innovative and conventional fundraising strategies, to ensure capital and annual operating needs are met.
�Cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective donors.
�Ensure all fundraising activities are in compliance with funding sources, common practices, organization guidelines and government requirements including tax/license requirements.
�Recruit, train and motivate volunteers to maximize fundraising on behalf of the Aurora Historical Society.
�Team with the Community Relations Advisory Committee to create, develop and implement an annual public relations plan that raises and sustains a positive and visible profile thorough print and electronic media within the Community of Aurora and beyond.
�Maintain a current knowledge, and ability, on software programs pertaining to fundraising records for a charitable organization.
�Actively promote the mission, vision and philosophy of the Aurora Historical Society.
�Performs other duties as assigned

Personal Characteristics:
�A multi-tasking hard worker who is detail oriented and organized.
�A motivated self starter who is committed to service and excellence.
�A team player who is flexible and complements the team of staff and volunteers.

Position is subject to funding.
Please submit a detailed application outlining current experience, background and education. The application must be sent to ahs@aurorahs.com by March 22nd, 2010.
]]> The nod was given at last Tuesday's General Committee meeting.
Mayor Phyllis Morris and Councillors Evelyn Buck and Alison Collins-Mrakas were absent from the session.
The appointment of Mr. Tsubouchi was met with high praise from councillors.
"I'm very, very pleased to hear of our choice for the new Integrity Commissioner," said Councillor Wendy Gaertner. "I think the gentleman has amazing credentials."
While Councillor Al Wilson said he initially questioned the timing of the appointment in the middle of an election year, Mr. Tsubouchi's credentials won him over.
"There are two ways in my mind to look at this," Councillor Wilson told town staff at the meeting.
"One could look at this [as] our term is nearly over. Is it appropriate we are appointing someone who will take a new council six months into [his] term?
"The other side that I struggled with is...is it not appropriate to have one for the balance of our term? I am committed to the process so it is a difficult point in time. However, when I read the report and saw what the recommendation is, I think Mr. Tsubouchi, his credentials, reputation, his knowledge, his background...any municipality should be honoured to have an individual like that protecting them."
The final approval of Mr. Tsubouchi depends on a finalized agreement between the town and Mr. Tsubouchi, the intricacies of which are still being fine tuned.
While Mr. Tsubouchi's one-year contract has a limit of $60,000, it is entirely dependent on usage.
"It may certainly be less," said Aurora Chief Administrative Officer Neil Garbe.
Staff working on the contract have a tentative start date for Mr. Tsubouchi as July this year.
The term will last for a period of one year from the actual signing date.
Council will also have the opportunity to extend Mr. Tsubouchi's contract by two one-year periods.
One of the issues that arose from Tuesday's meeting was the issue of who the Integrity Commissioner would report to.
Town Solicitor Christopher Cooper encouraged council to "resolve to include in the Code of Conduct some sort of contingency whereby if it happened that the individual so designated under the code was away, then an alternate could be designated to receive it."]]> 779008701 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:29:57 GMT The Auroran http://www.theauroran.com/ 83759654 779008701 0 2010-01-26 The nod was given at last Tuesday's General Committee meeting.
Mayor Phyllis Morris and Councillors Evelyn Buck and Alison Collins-Mrakas were absent from the session.
The appointment of Mr. Tsubouchi was met with high praise from councillors.
"I'm very, very pleased to hear of our choice for the new Integrity Commissioner," said Councillor Wendy Gaertner. "I think the gentleman has amazing credentials."
While Councillor Al Wilson said he initially questioned the timing of the appointment in the middle of an election year, Mr. Tsubouchi's credentials won him over.
"There are two ways in my mind to look at this," Councillor Wilson told town staff at the meeting.
"One could look at this [as] our term is nearly over. Is it appropriate we are appointing someone who will take a new council six months into [his] term?
"The other side that I struggled with is...is it not appropriate to have one for the balance of our term? I am committed to the process so it is a difficult point in time. However, when I read the report and saw what the recommendation is, I think Mr. Tsubouchi, his credentials, reputation, his knowledge, his background...any municipality should be honoured to have an individual like that protecting them."
The final approval of Mr. Tsubouchi depends on a finalized agreement between the town and Mr. Tsubouchi, the intricacies of which are still being fine tuned.
While Mr. Tsubouchi's one-year contract has a limit of $60,000, it is entirely dependent on usage.
"It may certainly be less," said Aurora Chief Administrative Officer Neil Garbe.
Staff working on the contract have a tentative start date for Mr. Tsubouchi as July this year.
The term will last for a period of one year from the actual signing date.
Council will also have the opportunity to extend Mr. Tsubouchi's contract by two one-year periods.
One of the issues that arose from Tuesday's meeting was the issue of who the Integrity Commissioner would report to.
Town Solicitor Christopher Cooper encouraged council to "resolve to include in the Code of Conduct some sort of contingency whereby if it happened that the individual so designated under the code was away, then an alternate could be designated to receive it."]]> 264335052 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:29:08 GMT The Auroran http://www.theauroran.com/ 83759654 264335052 0 2010-01-07 cleaners---Accepts All local Competitors ---Prices ---Coupons---Specials]]> 907766872 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:43:50 GMT The Auroran http://www.theauroran.com/ 83759654 907766872 0 2009-12-12 cleaners---Accepts All local Competitors ---Prices ---Coupons---Specials]]>
Offered as an automated transfer and storage bank with mechanically actuated transfer unit, the Walking Beam is packed with unique features, including the exoskeleton frame, "walking beam" suspension, and a drive train and track system. When engineers think about synchronous automated assembly systems, they most often picture rotary indexing dials or carousels. But, there is another synchronous automation platform that should not be overlooked: the walking beam.

A walking beam moves product sequentially in straight-line steps. To advance the product, the beam usually engages them from below, moving up, forward, down and back. In some cases, the beam contacts the products from the side. For speed and accuracy, the motion of the beam is most often generated by a rotating camshaft powered by an electric motor or a roller movement in a profile powered by hydraulic cylinder, explains Robert Austin, senior designer at Almac Industrial Systems, (Aurora, ON). The beam's motion replicates an arm that rises and falls like a seesaw. These machines are based on high performance servo technology and provide a stable & fast transfer system for rigid containers where alternative in-line transfer systems such as rope or chain conveyors are unsuitable. Filling options include high accuracy program forward weight controlled filling, with facilities for vibration at fill points to compact difficult products.

The weighing is accomplished by load cells mounted on a fixed structure within the path of the movable carriage of the walking beam conveyor or the load cells are built into the carriage itself. A walking-beam conveyor for the stepped conveyance of drums or similar conveyed stock typically has at least one walking beam that is raised and lowered by lifters between lateral support rails and is movable by at least one longitudinally effective actuator in the longitudinal transport direction. Almac products use Allen Bradley micro logics 1000 compact processor with fixed I/O for controls but can also be customized to incorporate other type of control systems.

Preferably, such a walking-beam conveyor has a plurality of walking beams arranged successively in the workpiece-travel direction that are moved step-wise downstream and upstream jointly. At the same time, the walking beams are jointly raised while moving downstream and lowered while moving back such that the drums or the like resting on the lateral support rails can be conveyed in steps in the workpiece-travel direction. A walking-beam conveyor of this type can be easily integrated as conveying equipment in Mineral processing plants.]]> 1639256312 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:47:58 GMT The Auroran http://www.theauroran.com/ 83759654 1639256312 0 2009-12-10
Offered as an automated transfer and storage bank with mechanically actuated transfer unit, the Walking Beam is packed with unique features, including the exoskeleton frame, "walking beam" suspension, and a drive train and track system. When engineers think about synchronous automated assembly systems, they most often picture rotary indexing dials or carousels. But, there is another synchronous automation platform that should not be overlooked: the walking beam.

A walking beam moves product sequentially in straight-line steps. To advance the product, the beam usually engages them from below, moving up, forward, down and back. In some cases, the beam contacts the products from the side. For speed and accuracy, the motion of the beam is most often generated by a rotating camshaft powered by an electric motor or a roller movement in a profile powered by hydraulic cylinder, explains Robert Austin, senior designer at Almac Industrial Systems, (Aurora, ON). The beam's motion replicates an arm that rises and falls like a seesaw. These machines are based on high performance servo technology and provide a stable & fast transfer system for rigid containers where alternative in-line transfer systems such as rope or chain conveyors are unsuitable. Filling options include high accuracy program forward weight controlled filling, with facilities for vibration at fill points to compact difficult products.

The weighing is accomplished by load cells mounted on a fixed structure within the path of the movable carriage of the walking beam conveyor or the load cells are built into the carriage itself. A walking-beam conveyor for the stepped conveyance of drums or similar conveyed stock typically has at least one walking beam that is raised and lowered by lifters between lateral support rails and is movable by at least one longitudinally effective actuator in the longitudinal transport direction. Almac products use Allen Bradley micro logics 1000 compact processor with fixed I/O for controls but can also be customized to incorporate other type of control systems.

Preferably, such a walking-beam conveyor has a plurality of walking beams arranged successively in the workpiece-travel direction that are moved step-wise downstream and upstream jointly. At the same time, the walking beams are jointly raised while moving downstream and lowered while moving back such that the drums or the like resting on the lateral support rails can be conveyed in steps in the workpiece-travel direction. A walking-beam conveyor of this type can be easily integrated as conveying equipment in Mineral processing plants.]]>