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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 10 No. 8 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of December 8, 2009 Assault “victim” Briefly faces mischief Torch plans charge by police On Friday morning, December 18, the Olympic flame will travel through A 14-year-old Aurora girl has Aurora as it makes its way to Vancouver for the Winter Olympic Games. been charged with public mischief Several events are planned. A community celebration will be held at the Town Park from 10.45 a.m. fea- after filing a false assault report. turing a free pancake breakfast, face painting, fire juggler, Aurora’s Teen Idols As The Auroran told you a couple and instrumental vocalists. of weeks ago, police received a Free skating will be available at the Aurora Community Centre from 1 p.m. report of a missing girl in the for two hours. Wellington Street West and Aurora For further information, contact the Special Events Office at 905-726-4762. Community Centre area. They then received word from the missing girl's friend that she was at a New website nearby home. Aurora has begun selling itself on the Internet in an attempt to lure more The youth indicated to police she investment to town. had been assaulted by an unknown It recently launched businessaurora.ca to provide important business infor- male and she was treated for minor mation for companies considering locating here, and for local businesses look- injuries. ing to expand or grow their business. After what police describe as an Along with a detailed online property listings, the website offers statistical "exhaustive, detailed, and compre- information that allows visitors to create downloadable reports using more than 1,000 variables. hensive investigation", investigators Statistics will be updated automatically as they becomes available so visitors deemed the report false. will always have up-to-date information. "We hope that the community The year 2009 was proclaimed the "Year of Business Initiative" by Mayor takes the information and knows that Phyllis Morris and the website is one of a number of economic and business obviously we had a dilemma here," development initiatives launched by council. The others included a business said Sgt. Laurie Perks, YRP retention and expansion study focused on local business and the downtown Corporate Communications. "We corridor revitalization study, called the Aurora Promenade. trust that the community would know "The upgraded economic development website is designed to respond to if they were to report something that the growing needs of the Town's existing businesses, and also the needs of companies looking to possibly locate here," said Chris Ballard, chair of the we would take it seriously and follow The best place to be this time of year is on Santa’s knee. No Town's Economic Development Advisory Committee. it through until conclusion, whether it The new website features detailed statistical information; an interactive busi- ends up valid or not." exception for Aurora’s Bryce Casapao who told Santa Claus ness events calendar; a detailed online property listing that allows property and Upon being charged with public what to bring for Christmas when he visited at the Aurora business owners and realtors the ability to post commercial and industrial mischief, police released the youth branch of McDonald’s early Saturday morning. At that event, space; a newsletter, maps, and access to BizPal. from custody and she is expected to children under 12, after the family had purchased a meal, The site has been designed to provide visitors with easy and efficient access be brought before Newmarket's were offered a free digital photo with Santa Claus. to important business information. Youth Justice Court on January 6. Auroran photo by David Falconer Parents hear options for students Issues were put on the table that said be sure to tell people The first option presented be more contentious. Option Two except that, in this Wednesday night as the York that you – and I think she meant allows Wells Street students cur- Option Two also allows for cur- plan, Zone A is divided in two. Region School Board held its first the central office – are not the rently at Aurora Grove to remain rent students to remain at Aurora Students living in the proposed public meeting presenting three enemy,” he said. “‘You’re here to at the school until they graduate Grove with an option for students’ zone north of Wellington Street “solutions” on what to do with stu- come up with the best solution. to high school. siblings to transfer to the school. would be assigned to Aurora dents affected by the Wells Street We know that whatever we come Future students from the areas Future students living in Wells Heights, while students south of School closure. up with is not going to make currently zoned for Wells Street Street Zone A (bordered by Yonge Wellington would join students in Retired superintendent Bill everyone totally happy, but we would also be assigned to Aurora Street and Industrial Parkway) Zone B at Aurora Grove. Gordon made the presentation hope it meets the needs of most Grove with transportation provid- would then be assigned to Aurora A primary area of concern with with other board members to of the people. We don’t consider ed. Grade 8 students would grad- Heights Public School. Options Two and Three, however, about 18 concerned parents and you the enemy either.” uate to Dr. G.W. Williams Students in Zone B (between pertained to siblings of students residents. The meeting, held at Aurora Secondary School. Vandorf Sideroad and allowed to stay at Aurora Grove. Mr. Gordon was quick to try to Grove Public School, was civil Option One was met with the Bloomington Road) would be Under these two plans, siblings make friends with the audience. and afforded an opportunity for least concern of the three, but the assigned to Aurora Grove. of these students, if they hap- “I got an e-mail from a mom parents to voice their concerns. Options Two and Three proved to Option Three is very similar to Please see page 7 2 - THE AURORAN, Week of December 8, 2009 COMING EVENTS

CONTINUING the activities in its Adult Day Program. The posi- * * * * nied by an adult. Refreshments are included. York Highlands Chorus is an award-winning tions call for a commitment of a few hours a The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice a cappella Sweet Adelines chorus, a group of week at its Aurora location. Various times are in the West-McKenzie Hall of the Seniors’ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 women who gather Tuesday evenings at the Old available. Call Christine at 905-713-3494. Centre, every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. Annual Christmas buffet at the Aurora Legion Firehall, Newmarket, to sing, share in the har- * * * * under the direction of Enid Maize. happens between 11.30 a.m., and 2 p.m. at the mony of friendship and learn the barbershop art Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 hall on Industrial Parkway North. Tickets, at $15 form. York Highlands is always looking for new Pioneer Club for boys and girls, age three to Hospice King-Aurora is offering an afternoon each, are available at the Legion bar when you women who share the love of a cappella music. Grade 4 and the Junior High Club for boys and drop-in discussion for those who are having a make reservations. Call Karen at 905-726-2113 or Vikki at informa- girls, Grades 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora tough time thinking about the holidays. Join FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 [email protected]. Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway them from 2 to 4 p.m. at 155 King Road, Oak The torch, on its way to the 2010 Olympics in * * * * South. For more information call 905-841-8884. Ridges. Refreshments will be served. For more British Columbia, arrives in Aurora. It will follow a The Upper Canada Chordsmen, Aurora- * * * * information call Karen Simmonds, Bereavement route west from Bayview and Wellington, to Newmarket’s award winning chorus, is looking A drop-in centre will operate every Services Coordinator at 905-773-0155, exten- Wells Street, south to Metcalfe, west to Church for male singers. The group sings about love, Wednesday at the Community Bible Church on sion 26 or email her at and Yonge, then north on Yonge to a car dealer. friendship, family, humor and brotherhood and Bathurst Street just south of Henderson from 8 [email protected] Starting at approximately 9.53 a.m. at Bayview meets every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information e-mail Judy FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 and Wellington East, the torch will end at at the Old Firehall, 140 Main Street South, in Hoffmann [email protected]. The Aurora Seniors Association traditional Highland Chev Olds at about 10.26 a.m. Newmarket. * * * * Christmas dinner will be held at the centre SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 * * * * Scottish Country Dancing on Tuesday beginning with happy hour at 5 p.m. followed by York Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday The Optimist Club of Aurora meets the first evenings at 8.15 p.m. at the Aurora Heights dinner 6 p.m. The price is $22 for members and concert returns to Trinity Anglican Church in Wednesday of each month at the Aurora Legion. Public School and on Friday mornings at St. $27 for non-members. Aurora for two performances Saturday, New members are welcome. Call 905-727-5012 Andrews' Presbyterian Church beginning at SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 December 19th. The afternoon performance is at for more information. 10.30 a.m. No partners are needed and begin- At 7.30 p.m. the ballroom of Hillary House will 3.30 p.m. and the evening show begins at 8 p.m. * * * * ners are welcome. come alive with a performance by local Auroran For tickets, call 416-410-0860, or pick them up at Every Thursday, Martha's Table serves * * * * music group Sommerset. Refreshments will be the door. home-made soup, sandwiches, and dessert in Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday served. Tickets to this event must be purchased FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 St. Andrew's Hall at the Presbyterian Church, evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge in advance and are $20 each, with Aurora Merry Christmas. corner of Mosley and Victoria Street. Cost is Street. New members are welcome. For further Historical Society members receiving a dis- FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 minimal, and the volunteer-run program enabled information call 905-841-1352. counted ticket price. For tickets and more infor- Happy New Year. the church to give more than $5,000 to local * * * * mation call the Aurora Historical Society at 905- MONDAY, JANUARY 11 charities in 2008 alone. You can enjoy lunch, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 727-8991. Space is limited. Aurora Film Circuit presents “An Education”. conversation, and a sense of community 148 meets the first and third Tuesday of each * * * * In 1960s London, a beautiful and accomplished between 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. weekly. month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south of A Candlelight Christmas will be held at the schoolgirl becomes involved in a relationship * * * * Wellington. For more information call 905-830- Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum on Woodbine with a charming older man. He’s worldly, drives The York Regional Police Male Chorus is 9205. Avenue, south of the Aurora sideroad and you a sports car, makes her laugh – even her par- looking for new members. You do not have to be * * * * can attend the tour at either 6.30 p.m. or 8 p.m ents are won over. But is he all he seems to be? a police officer nor are you required to read Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Due to limited space, advance ticket purchase is What will happen to her long-sought plan to music to volunteer. The group rehearses Thursday of each month at the Rising Sun required. Adult tickets are $15 and children are attend Oxford? This is the story of one young Monday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. $10. For further information, call 905-727-8954 woman’s coming of age, but it is also the story of For further information, contact the chorus * * * * or 1-888-290-0337. the age that produced the young woman. Carey supervisor at 905-727-9676 or the coordinator Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third * * * * Mulligan is in the lead tole of Jenny. Tickets at of volunteer services for YRP at 905-830-0303, Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Street at The VOJ (Voices of Joy) Community Choir $10 are available at R&R Used Books and the extension 6717. 10.30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at will hold a Family Christmas concert at the library. * * * * noon. Call 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080 for Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 333 Davis SATURDAY, APRIL 24 Aurora’s Air Cadets meet every Tuesday more information. Drive in Newmarket, beginning at 7 p.m. For tick- The Dr. G W Williams Students’ Council will night at Cardinal Carter School from 6.30 p.m. to * * * * ets, call Jo-anne Spitzer at 905-727-3290. Cost host the second annual Spring Rummage Sale 9.30 p.m., and offer a program for 12 years and Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday is $10 for adults. Children are free if accompa- again next year. Stay tuned for details. older boys and girls. night at Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street, * * * * at 7.30 p.m. Aurora Opera Children’s Chorus welcomes * * * * treble voices. It is a choir dedicated to nur- Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at turingand providing opportunities for children to the Aurora Legion at 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727- express their musical abilities. The chorus is 9932. open to boys and girls ages 5-17. Contact the * * * * general director at [email protected] Canadian Federation of University Women * * * * holds monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion CHAT'S Community Home Assistance to with a variety of speakers. Contact Beverley at Seniors is looking for volunteers to assist with 905-727-2151. THE AURORAN, Week of December 8, 2009 - 3

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LOIS BROWN, M.P. Madeleine Amelink from Aurora, who just turned seven years old, asked her birthday guests recent- Newmarket-Aurora ly for a special request. Instead of buying a gift for her, she has asked that they buy a gift, food or clothing to be donated to the Aurora Food Pantry and Inn from the Cold. She was excited to see so much donated considering she invited only a few friends over to her party. Holiday Open House Auroran photo by Rob Schuteze Flowers Drop in and meet your M.P.! by Terry Sunday, December 13, 2009 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 14799 Yonge St. Aurora Telephone: 905-726-1549 16600 Bayview Ave., Ste. 206, Newmarket 905.953.7515 email: [email protected] www.flowersbyterry.com (One light south of Mulock St.) Non perishable food items accepted If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? 4 - THE AURORAN, Week of December 8, 2009

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By RON WALLACE From whence came the bell? Far be it for me to start another rumour, but, hey, do you see any similarity between the bell in the photo to the right and the one below? They do look the same, so the question is, is the bell below from the locomotive “Toronto”, (actually it was official- ly known as the Toronto #2 locomotive) which hauled the first train into Machell’s Corners (Aurora) in 1853? I don’t think it is, at least I didn’t until I came across the picture that appears to the right of this column. And, by the way, the officlal name of the railway was the Ontario, Simcoe & Huron. Granted, the picture is only a model of the locomotive, but the bell certainly looks familiar. Nevertheless, I tend to agree with former museum curator Jackie Stuart, who said in a letter to the editor a couple of years ago, that few people would be thinking about saving the bell when the locomotive was taken apart. In 1963, the bell was “gifted” to the community of Aurora. The above photograph, taken by Canadian National Railways, shows a model of the locomotive It was located at the old Aurora Library, also a gift to the “Toronto”. So what, you say. The “Toronto” was the locomotive that brought the first train out of Toronto town, and it remained there until a month or so ago. in 1853. And where did it go? To Aurora, of course...where else? As part of the Simcoe and Huron Former Auroran columnist, the late Dick Illingworth, was Railway, the train came to Aurora more than a century and a half ago, in a trip that took hours. But it’s forever saying the bell should be moved to the railway station, the bell on this model that caught our eye. Recently, GO Transit funded a park on the property of the his- and GO Transit officials agreed. toric railway station (also believed to be more than 100 years old) and the centre of attention in the park The bell would have to be refurbished or moved...or both, is the installation of a locomotive bell. Was it from the “Toronto”? Unlikely. But go look for yourself and he said, and both happened. see if it looks a whole lot like the bell (arrow) in the above photograph. If you stick your arm under the bell, you can make it ring. But it’s unlikely the bell came from the original “Toronto” locomotive because, as Jackie says, who would be thinking Letters to the Editor about saving the accessory only 30 years after it had made its historic voyage to Aurora. Especially in the 1800s when the future was so important. As my daughter fondly reminds me, when I tell her how Klees denies HST support well I did studying history, “dad, when you were young, there was no history”. To the editor, on the HST has in fact Anything that we touch or Liberal Caucus Services Don Hamilton, then secretary of the now-defunct Aurora changed from the date refer- that moves will be taxed. Bureau clearly intend to Board of Trade, noted in 1997 that the bell was mounted at The enclosed letter was enced in the release. Is it surprising? No, undermine my integrity. the front door of the library and “I regret that I do not have the delivered this week to In support of this claim, because Dalton McGuinty I therefore respectfully engine no. from which is was removed”. Premier Dalton McGuinty in the release quoted me is addicted to taxation. Is ask that you, as Leader of Obviously, he didn’t think it came from the “Toronto”. response to a release entirely out of context based he going to change? No your Party, direct the Liberal But, does anyone know for sure? issued on November 30th by on my remarks during the he won’t. But we will vig- Caucus Services Bureau to According to Google, the heavy locomotive was fresh out the Liberal Caucus Services London PC Leadership orously oppose this tax.” formally and publicly with- of the foundry on April 16th, 1853. Bureau. Debate on May 21, 2009: I find this an offensive draw the false claim made It “was rolled on temporary wood rails along Queen and “No one can argue with and calculated attempt by against me in its press York Streets to the permanent track at Front Street,” accord- The Hon. Dalton McGuinty wanting a more simplified the Liberal Caucus Services release. ing to the North American Railway Hall of Fame. tax process, I think we all Bureau to undermine my I trust that you will under- A month later, the locomotive was pulling its first four pas- Premier of Ontario support that.” personal and professional stand the importance of this senger coaches for the railroad. A short rail line, the train’s Room 281, I would, however, draw credibility. matter to me and that you initial run was from Toronto to Machell’s Corners (now Legislative Building your attention to the words After 14 years as a will take the steps neces- Aurora). Queen’s Park, Toronto immediately following in that Member of the Legislature, I sary to set the record ON M7A 1A1 transcript, which your value the fact that my con- straight. researchers intentionally did stituents have come to rely I thank you for your Dear Premier, not include in the release: on me to take principled and immediate attention to this “The problem is that in consistent positions on mat- matter. Re: “More Provincial the middle of a recession, ters of public policy. Conservatives Support when people are already The irresponsible and Frank Klees, MPP Harmonization” Nov. 30, on their knees, the last self-serving actions of your Newmarket-Aurora 2009, (Liberal Caucus thing we need is to get Services Bureau Release) slapped with $2.5 Billion

Yesterday your Caucus of taxation on thousands Services Bureau issued the of products and services “Aurora’s Independent above noted press release that were never taxed Community Newspaper” falsely claiming that I am in before. And the people support of the HST, and who will be hit the hardest Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. intentionally leaves the will be those on fixed at 95 Edward Street, impression that my position incomes and seniors. Aurora, L4G 1W1

Publisher Emeritus Here is how to volunteer Rosemary Schumaker for a Salvation Army kettle Editorial Production To the editor, task of scheduling volun- Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor [email protected] teers to man the Kettle [email protected] Photography Main Number Neighbourhood locations generously pro- David Falconer 905-727-3300 Network is pleased to vided by the businesses in [email protected] Classifieds Advertising announce we will be work- Town. 905-727-7128 Bob Ince [email protected] ing with our community If you are able to give [email protected]

partner, the Salvation two hours of your time to Diane Buchanan Facsimile Machine 905-727-2620 Army to help provide vol- stand by the Kettle and [email protected] unteers for their Annual thank those who make a Trish Miller-Kostin Editorial Department [email protected] [email protected] Aurora Mayor Phyllis Morris and Aurora’s Gary Kettle Drive in Aurora. contribution to this great McNeil, who is also a GO Transit managing director The Kettle Drive pro- cause, please drop into the Editorial policy vides a major source of Neighbourhood Network Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of and executive vice president of Metrolinx, were on The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, although number will not be funding for the Salavation office at 14988 Yonge published, and be limited to 600 words. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents hand recently to unveil this locomotive bell, which protected by copyright. Army and we want to make Street or give us a call at has recently been moved from the old Aurora sure this holiday season 905-726-3737 to reserve Advertising policy Library on Victoria Street to become the centre proves to be the most suc- your time to volunteer. Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of attraction of a new parkette at Aurora’s historic cessful to date. an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the fol- lowing edition. railway station. GO Transit paid for the new Neighbourhood Steve Hinder parkette. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Network will take on the Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of December 8, 2009 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective The (old) boys are back! By Stephen Somerville

As one who tries to keep the effects of getting older at bay cession and the puck was in the back of the net three times takes it easy on us. for a little while longer I play some (very bad) hockey. before the game was one and a half minutes old. I wanted to I have been playing with this group for three years and have What follows is a partial transcript of the conversation I had stay out on the ice for a fourth – but my teammates thought that never had a more enjoyable experience. with a player on my hockey team a couple of years back: I had done enough damage for one shift. The guys are funny, and just like the eight-year-old boys we Stephen: What’s this on my shirt? So, although I really enjoyed my teammates, I decided to try used to be, we still like to use a little trash talk. Other Player: Somerville, we haven’t even got on the ice and find somewhere much closer to home to play – those late And we still have the enthusiasm of youth. yet and you’re already complaining. Sorry that you didn’t get Sunday night games in Toronto were killing me the next day! We forget all our cares and concerns for that one hour. And the “C”, but we were thinking of giving you an “A” – for … (can’t Luckily enough, a friend asked me if I wanted to play organ- what a glorious hour it is. print this due to The Auroran being a family newspaper) – but ized “pick up” hockey on Sunday afternoons at Pickering What I appreciate most is no coach yelling, “Somerville, for the seven-letter word used has the same last four letters as fox- College. the love of God, would you pretend to back-check just once this hole. You get the picture. I didn’t know what to expect, but I said, “sure.” season”, or my all time favourite, “Somerville, these are not cer- Stephen: Thanks for that, now you just wait until I tell your We don’t have referees or timekeepers or scorekeepers. emonial face-offs, you are actually allowed to win one of them, sister (a.k.a. my wife) how you treat me. No, I am not complain- One of the guys acts as a convenor, and instead of throw- you know”. ing about my lack of team status but how come my shirt has a ing the sticks in the middle of the ice as we used to do as kids We always kid each other that if you don’t play well, you will small patch on the front that says “old timer”. I don’t mind if it to determine the teams, he chooses the sides while we are in be sent down. says “terrible player wears this shirt”, but not “old timer”. I only the dressing room. Leaf players can get sent down to the Marlies; the only thing want to be called an old timer when I can get into the movies We have about 20 guys, all shapes, sizes, ages and levels lower than our league is public skating! cheaply or get my hair cut at a reduced rate. of ability ranging from not very good (moi) to guys who played And having your friends as the goalies is always great for In the game that followed, I was slightly taken into the Junior “A” hockey. the ribbing and bragging rights that goes on during the rest of boards by some young kid, and he then leans over to help me One of our players, Wayne, has just celebrated his 61st first the week. up and says, “Sorry sir, are you all right?” I didn’t know whether birthday. That hour is like the fountain of youth – carefree and fun. I to laugh or cry. He is a tremendous skater and a wonderful defenseman. wouldn’t miss it. The last organized “old timers” game that I played a couple He played junior hockey with the Oshawa Generals and Just don’t call me an “old timer”. of years ago, I was (honest truth!) “minus three” after the open- Bobby Orr back in, I believe, 1965. ing shift. Another one of our players, Gord, has a special Stephen can be contacted at: I was the starting centre who lost three draws in quick suc- combination of power and speed, and I am thankful he [email protected]

Inside Aurora A timely gift By Scott Johnston

I hate to sound greedy with the Big Day still a few weeks won't make a big difference. Oh, and don't forget cleaning up afterwards. away, but there's an item on my Christmas list that I could use Then we move into Christmas shopping. You can avoid folks seeing your house full of half-wrapped right now. No matter how much you pare down your list, and combine presents, incomplete decorating and soon to be started It can't be bought in a store, nor can it be wrapped. purchases, and even shop on-line, you just know you'll need at Christmas cards, by going to see them. And it's not world peace, or something equally noble least one trip to the mall. But after getting ready, travelling, and stopping to pick up (although that would be nice). This will be, of course, the plaza that everyone in York Region something to bring with you, plus the period spent there, you It's time. has decided to visit on the same day, with most of them trying to won't save much time. There just never seems to be enough of it. exchange things at the wrong stores, and monopolizing the Then there are the other functions you'll inevitably be involved During the rest of the year, there are barely sufficient hours in helpless sales staff. in, such as Christmas concerts with your kids, and holiday par- the day to fit in family, housework, errands, employment, and Even if you somehow manage to avoid going to a mall or Big ties at the office. other aspects of our daily lives. Box complex, you'll still get sucked into the gravitational vortex of This is also the season when people think of giving back to But as the calendar rolls into December, the situation gets traffic that circles around them this time of year. the community. even worse, as new tasks are added to our "to do" lists. And once the cars get pulled in, they can never leave. Whether it's volunteering at a food bank, or with a toy drive, It all starts with decorating. You know this because if they ever did manage to escape, or at a Salvation Army kettle, that's at least another few hours Digging out boxes from the garage or basement, and climb- you'd be able to find a parking spot. accounted for. ing up ladders to hang displays, or rearranging the interior of So somehow, whether you like it or not, you're going to lose The bottom line, when you tally up the decorating, cards, your house to find space to set them up, all between the yet another big chunk of time there. shopping, wrapping, visiting, volunteering and who knows what inevitable trips to the hardware store to replace broken light- With your presents in hand, you have to wrap them. else, is that you probably need at least another two weeks to do bulbs, and purchase hooks and other such materials. Assuming, of course, you have any wrapping paper and tape all the things you want to do this season that you normally I don't know about you, but for me, that's at least an after- on hand, otherwise it's back to the store. wouldn't have time to do anyway. noon's worth of additional time. And where are those presents going? But despite all of these additional things to do, I really do love Once that's done, there's the effort around buying, signing, Why, to all those family and friends you often only see this the Christmas season. addressing and mailing Christmas cards. And double the time of year. I only wish I had the time to enjoy it. required hours if you're the type who adds a personal message Of course, if they're coming to your home, you'll have to feed or writes a year-end family update letter. them, so there's more time required for grocery shopping, cook- Feel free to e-mail Scott at: Even if you speed things up by doing it electronically, that ing, and tidying up. [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of December 8, 2009 Letters to the Editor Yonge development a good thing: reader To the editor, Partnership on behalf of the the Aurora Promenade tant opportunity for the development should be thing, not in my backyard. Town of Aurora wherein they located at Yonge Street and mayor and town council to viewed as a good thing and I recently attended a presented a Draft Vision Wellington Street. demonstrate to the various not as a detriment to the Stephen Upton presentation by Planning and Guiding Framework for This was a very impor- communities its continued Town. Vice President leadership in providing and Too often people refer to Development ensuring that studies are new development as a bad Tridel carried out to guide the Aurora was a mess future development of The Town of Aurora. Better teen driver meets The presentation hit home on the need for a plan bigger discounts following the parade to guide the future for devel- ® Let me show you how our Steer Clear opment within a vibrant his- To the editor, Claus Parade. Come on, people, can't discount can teach your teennts better driving torical part of the Town. habits while you save money. Coffee cups, cans, food we go and watch an event I live in Aurora and gener- wrappers, you name it, all without leaving a trail of Council and residents of Are you there? the Town of Aurora must LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR STATE FARM IS THERE. ally am proud of our town. the way down the parade waste behind us ? Providing Insurance and Financial Services On Sunday morning route. Or is that how you find keep an open mind when it 905-727-8400 comes to the shaping and Peter Virtanen 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 (November 29th) on my way I really hoped we were your way home ? CLU Agent, Aurora (Just south of the soccer fields) down Yonge Street, I was above this, but it looked like the inevitable growth of their PO58005CN State Farm • Home Offices Aurora, Ontario • Statefarm.ca™ shocked at the amount of lit- Newark, New Jersey, on a Jeff Salter community. ter left over from the Santa bad day. Aurora Residents should not be concerned with increased height and densities that will T.C.’s BURGERS Community “extraordinary” be needed to accommodate future growth along a transit Specializing In: corridor like Yonge Street. • Homemade Pork & Chicken Souvlaki in its help for Safehaven It should be viewed as an opportunity to revitalize the • Rice & Potatoes To the editor, community for their incred- rate Safehaven's float at Town. • Fresh Salads • Halibut & Fries ible support this past year. the Canada Day Parade There are benefits that • Wraps • Combo Meals I am writing to ask you Safehaven is a charity and at the Santa Claus come from new development to thank the entire Aurora that looks after children Parade. that will assist the Town in 15198 Yonge St., Aurora 905-841-1380 who for the most part can't At the LW Outlet Stores many ways such as the (Just south of Wellington on the West side) Reader likes see, hear, walk or talk in grand opening, Safehaven refurbishing of historical some combination. was presented with a gen- buildings, improvements to tenancy offer Our children go to erous gift certificate. The local parks/community facili- school and take part in Magna/Neighbourhood ties and the creation and DAMIR VRANCIC from ACI family life and community Network initiative recog- improvement to public LAW OFFICE activities to the best of nized Safehaven with a spaces for everyone to To the editor, their abilities. community award dona- enjoy. BUSINESS LAW, One of Safehaven's tion this year. Good controlled develop- REAL ESTATE, Re: "Three groups...under four residential homes is Politicians Lois Brown, ment and building can be WILLS & ESTATES one roof". The Auroran, Nov. 17 located in Aurora. Al Wilson, Steven Granger achieved with the implemen- I can honestly say that and Wendy Gaertner have tation and use of proper 905-841-6411 Bravo, Jim Irvine and family: no other community has been vocal and constant planning tools. ACI-style conscience to the res- worked as hard or with champions for Safehaven. The process of new Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 cue! such love and enthusiasm Behind the scenes, Many Aurora residents will as Aurora has to enrich many others donated their breathe a sigh of relief if your the lives of our children time, talents and efforts to generous proposal goes and their families. enrich the lives of our fam- through. In the past year, many ilies and their children. To offer The Aurora Food All in all, the Aurora Pantry, Hospice King-Aurora community businesses held fundraisers to benefit community has been and Big Brothers Big Sisters presents tenancy together, away from Safehaven: Mary extraordinary! basements and other cramped Georgopoulos of By the end of this year, HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR spaces, in your former Aurora Jonathan's Fine Foods I would be surprised if Cable Internet building would Restaurant; Perry there were any people left Gregory Burton, Conductor Tucciarone at Fitness in Aurora who have not indeed "give something back to Guest Artist: Liz Loughrey, Vocalist; Guest Narrator: Tony Browning the community". Clubs of Canada (Aurora); met the children and May I, as a citizen of Aurora, Ian Calvert of Boston incredible staff of Program offer you my heartfelt thanks. Pizza; Tammie Bohunicky Safehaven! Nutcracker Suite, Sleigh Ride and many more seasonal favourites, including the of Starbucks; Carol The warmth and gen- ever popular audience carol sing-a-long with full symphony orchestra accompaniment. Catherine Marshall Bartlett and members of erosity of your community TWO performances on: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH Aurora The Optimist Club of has touched all of us. 3:30 P.M. & 8:00 P.M. Aurora; Sher & George St. We wish everyone in What have Kitts and The Jazz + Aurora a wonderful holiday Trinity Anglican Church Festival; Mayor Phyllis season and a year filled 79 Victoria St. Aurora we learned? Morris held a Kids Swap & with health and happiness. 416-410-0860 Sale event at the Farmer's Thank you again. Adults: $25 Seniors: $20 Students: $10 To the editor, Market to benefit Safehaven. Susan Gudofsky The Great Nokiidaa Trail Aurorans volunteered Manager Fundraising Debate of the last several to design and help deco- & Public Relations months yields lessons about government. 1. A small group, passionate about an idea, can interrupt the normal flow of government and ONUMENTS BY get an issue before a wide pub- -Aurora-Aurora LLegion-egig on- lic. M 2. Our governing bodies usu- HOMPSONS RingRNY!Pl in the New Year! Please join us in bringing in 2010 ally provide adequate and inex- A New Approach to Memorial Design. Thursday, December 31st, 2009 pensive methods for individuals T to express their opinions on * Granite markers and monuments All Inclusive New Year’s Eve Party issues. * Cemetery lettering and restoration 3. We live in, and embrace, a * Bronze markers and vases parliamentary system of govern- Reservations available Includes: * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities for a minimum of 8 ment where the voters select * Portrait Etchings A gala night of music individuals to legislate on behalf Bus available in Aurora only Hot and cold grande buffet of all the people.. Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed Open bar (beer, wine & liquor only) 4. Good legislators make Dinner 7:30pm Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments Party favours decisions based on the quality of Dancing 9pm to 1am the options and arguments. $62.50pp or $125/couple until Dec. 20th 5. At the next election, wise 905-727-5421 Auld Lang Syne $70.00pp or $140/couple after Dec.20th voters evaluate the decision- 530 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora L4G 6W8 makers on all their decisions. Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION – BRANCH 385-AURORA Gordon Barnes Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. 105 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY NORTH Info – 905-727-9932 Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of December 8, 2009 - 7 Letters to the Editor WANTED Reader agrees with Sheriff Hockey Coins 1968 - 1969 Series I am trying to complete my old set Heidi’s stand on trail - willing to trade or buy. To the editor, me to thinking - you are right, quarter. seem to care little about the Paul 905-727-8285 lady. This is serious worrying stuff people or creatures who live on Open letter to Heidi G.A. To get an honest politician and should be of concern even it. Stoecklin, Aurora and to any- on your side, “good luck”. to global warming believers if Climate change and green one who has an interest in the They will build it, whether they genuinely care about free- zealots tend to exhibit an intoler- There’s a NEW OWNER at Nokiidaa Trail the animals leave or humans dom of speech. ance and aggression that would I read your letter in The use it is their choice. It’s odd how people who make anyone question their Auroran last week. But somehow I don’t antici- claim to care so passionately cause. It was very moving and left pate much protest from that about the planet frequently This isn’t about saving the 15783 Yonge Street, Aurora world but imposing on the world’s population an agenda, a Offering 10% discount conversation and a way of life Organizer offers heartfelt that satisfies the usual types on Detail Packages for the month of December who obsess about telling others DRIVE-THRU SPECIALS TOO! how to live and behave. GREAT XMAS GIFTS!! thank you to participants For example, 905-841-1655 1 Our own trails who I very To the editor, businesses for their gener- Special thanks to Jane rarely see anyone on, ous donations and support Eves of The Royal 2 Boardwalk on St. John’s I wanted to give a - Aurora Home Hardware, Pathways for her beautiful where I never see anyone. heartfelt thank you to the Aurora McDonalds, Aurora Yoga demonstration, Where would they park? Aurora and Newmarket Metro, Aurora Second Mayor Phyllis Morris and 3 Dog park on Industrial – residents who took the Cup, Aurora Topper's Regional Councillor John drove past it today, what a mess. time out of their busy lives Pizza, Biggs' Gallery, 4 Artificial turf on Sheppard’s 95 Taylor for their words of Dinner for $ to come out and walk at Body Beautiful Spa, The encouragement and to Ron Bush Conservation Area. SPECIAL 44 -- 3232 5 We wash - sort our recy- the Aurora/Newmarket Buttery, Hurst Bakery, KC Wallace for his continual 4 Egg Rolls clables, etc. Extra fuel is used to SuperWalk for Parkinson's Interiors, Madsen's help in promoting this Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls at Fairy Lake. Greenhouses, Maunders event. pick them up. They are mixed on pickup. Don’t worry, they are Ja Doo Wings With their help this Food Shop, Personally It is wonderful to see a trucked here then there and if all Beef w/ Black Bean Sauce year's walk raised just Yours Hairstyling, and community come together fails trucked again somewhere Vegetable Lo Mein over $25,000 for the Starbucks Coffee on with such enthusiasm and else – don’t worry. We are recy- Parkinson Society of Orchard Heights. compassion. Chicken Fried Rice cling, and we met our quota. Canada. I was truly amazed by Business Hours Thank you again. Don’t worry about the fuel and Mon. - Closed (Except Holidays) Tues. - Thurs. 11:30am - 11pm That is a six per cent their generosity. Fri. 11:30am - 12pm Sat. 4pm - 12pm Sun. 4pm -11pm If any of you would like water wasted. increase over last year's Without their contribu- to learn more about TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY Can you relate, Heidi, and Fully Licensed under L.L.B.O. total! tions our event would not Parkinson's or find out 15229 Yonge St., Aurora Just south of Wellington. again I thank you and wish you Parking in behind. 905-727-3101 A huge thank you to the have been nearly as about local support groups luck. Aurora and Newmarket enjoyable for our walkers. please visit You will need it to protect the www.parkinson.ca. natural wetland to their untouched state. Kim Rouse-Parypa That’s a no-brainer. Wells Street Chair TookTToook DDriverrriivveer TTrTrainingrraaiinniinng From page 1 Aurora Heights is located Aurora/Newmarket John Sargent on the west side of Yonge SuperWalk Aurora pened to be assigned to Street, behind the Aurora anda dds stillsttiilll ccan’tan’’ttdt ddrdrive?rriivvee? other schools, would have Community Centre, oppo- the option of transferring to site the zoning area on the Aurora Grove but without eastern side. York Spring Service the benefit of bus service. Parents hoped that WeWe cancannh help!ellpp! DivisionDivision ofof YorkYork SpringSpring & RadiatorRadiator SServiceervice 1961968 “I have a son that is in crossing guards would be junior kindergarten and a part of the plan, but the two-year-old who will be school board will bus stu- ForForm moreorei informationnformation aaboutbouto oururi individualndividual going to school not this fall dents in this area due to BEAT but the following fall,” said safety concerns. THE drivingdriving llessonsessons ((standardstandardo orra automatic)utomatic) parent Elise Volpe following Students will be sent the presentation for Option home with a survey to fill out SNOW! aandndo oururr roadoadt testest ppackagesackages Two. “If I decided to keep my with parents on which of the son that is in JK at this three options best suits their ccallall9 905-726-413205-726-4132o orre email:mail: school my two-year old needs. The survey is due [email protected]@youngdrivers.co wouldn’t have transporta- back by January 8. • Extra Leaves & Rearching tion but my other son Affected parents and stu- Get your would?” dents are welcome to attend • Timbren Load Springs NNextext YoungYYooung DriversDrivers coursecou (in-class/in-car) Mr. Gordon confirmed a tour of Aurora Heights on truck ready Dec 19 - Sat-Sun, Mon- Tues this to Ms. Volpe, admitting, December 15 from 4 to 7 • Air Bags for snowplowing, inin AAuroraurora sstartst January 31st “I know it sounds silly.” p.m. • Air Lifts salting, firewood Superintendent Jay An appeal by citizens to No G1 (two(needed weekends). to start Parapally said, however, the Ministry of Education to • H. Duty Shocks that there would be room for reconsider the decision to • Trailer Hitches 905 some exceptions. close Wells Street School is 727-3121 Transportation was also still pending. a concern for parents of stu- Aurora Mayor Phyllis 60 Industrial Pkwy N., Aurora dents who might be Morris says her office is assigned to Aurora Heights. supporting the appeal. Don’t get caught with your bumper dragging

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A proposed subdivision took issue to a particular imposed on the Daniels the station has to serve other that the noise source is not ment with Enbridge. on the southeast corner of clause in the agreement Corporation would be unfair. projects unrelated to my impacting the development The agreement between Bayview Avenue and St. which was requested by "We think that a post con- client's project and (if) the that is going on," he said, Enbridge and Mattamy, how- John's Sideroad was the Enbridge. struction condition is an noise mitigation factors and regarding the Ministry guide- ever, was worded more gen- subject of opposing delega- This clause would require unreasonable one, one that the noise at this site lines. "Whether the gas pres- erally, said Marco Ramunno, tions to Aurora's General Daniels to conduct a further places a burden entirely on increase, Enbridge is seek- sure is a result of the Daniels Director of Planning. Committee Meeting last study to determine how my client, on something that ing to have my client be subdivision or any other sub- He said Mattamy and week. potential noise from the gas might not be attributed (to responsible for those noise division it doesn't matter. The Enbridge then entered into The proposed location for pressure station would affect us)," Mr. DeMelo said. measures," he said. guidelines say it is not the an separate agreement the this subdivision - planned by homes following completion The gas pressure reduc- Enbridge was represent- obligation of the person that department was not privy to. Toronto-based Daniels of the development. ing station serves a large ed at the meeting by John was there. It is the obligation Despite Councillor Group - is located near a gas Such a study might part of the community, not Maskarin of the person coming in to Wilson's attempts to refer this pressure reduction station require Daniels to take just the Daniels site. He explained that the ensure there is proper mitiga- plan back to staff for more owned by Enbridge Gas. reconstruction and mitigation Mr. DeMelo said that any inclusion of the clause was tion." information, the application The draft plan of the sub- measures if the noise tests further noise resulting from necessary under guidelines While addressing the del- carried "subject to the sub- division was up for council prove unfavourable. increased use of the station set by the Ministry of the egates, Councillor Al Wilson mission of a more detailed review. Paul DeMelo, legal coun- might be attributable to use Environment. pointed out that the housing site plan prior to Council." Daniels Corporation sel for the developer, said from another development. "If you have a stationary development to the east of The plan calls for a con- called town staff's recom- they already conducted a "If the volumes increase in noise source, it is the obliga- the site in question, devel- dominium block of 124 street mendations pertaining to the noise study in January and the pumping station because tion of anyone who is devel- oped by Mattamy Homes, and stacked townhouse units development favourable, but that any further requirements of problems down the line - oping to mitigate or ensure entered into a similar agree- and 20 semi-detached units. 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Tyler Lamantia 2G, Brandon Connolly 1A, Michael Bernier 1A, Adam 1G 1A, Harris Goan 1G, Alex Sandras 1A, Owen Romano 1A, 2G, Liam Wilholm 1A, Sean Haw 3G, Clayton Hodgson 1A, Kazuki 605 St. Louis Blue Rotary Club Of Aurora 5 - Jonathan Jin Clark 2A, Kyle McCreedy 1A, Scott Quagliarini 1A. 1006 Pittsburgh Thomas Childerhose 1A. Innisfil Winterhawks AE 2. Negishi 4G 3A, Andrew Laguardia 1A. 102 Boston Gold Timbits 1 3G, Ben Kissack 1G, Adam Hofmann 1G, Adam Wilson 2A, Trevor Black 5 - Dillon Cappell 2G, Jesse Cappell 1G, Matthew Pellegrini Novice AE Tigers 2 - Justin Harbaruk 2G, Harris Goan 2A, - Carson Maybury 1G, Liam Vivian 1A. Coughlin 1A, Darren Tree 2A. 606 Pittsburgh Black Rival 1G, Matthew Semeredy 1G 1A, Robert Horton 2A, Adam Gitto 1A. Ryan McCartney 1A, Owen Romano 1A. Innisfil Winterhawks 1. 201 Los Angeles Purple Caravan Kids 6 - Cody Fisher 2G Concepts 3 - Christopher Baggio 1A, Parker Jackson 1G, Domenic 1010 Los Angeles Grey 4 - Matthew Schmitt 1G 1A, Matthew Credit Valley Wolves 6. Novice AE Tigers 2 - Justin Harbaruk 1A, Ethan Moulds 2G, Colby Harrison 2G 1A, Coulton Ives 1A, Todd Fiorsi 1G, William Ashton 1G, Jordan Elliott 2A. Bishop 2A, Ben Slimkowich 1G, Tristan Miller 1G, Mikhail Khamissa 1G, Noah Johnson 1G, Luke Catania 1A. Fischer 1A. 202 St. Louis Blue Caravan Kids 3 - Jonathan 610 Los Angeles Grey AHPA 5 - Johnny Sherwood 2G 1A, 1G, Dylan Jolivet 1A. 1002 Boston Gold 2 - Wesley Brown 1G, Waterloo AA Timber Wolves 8. Novice AE Tigers 1 - Justin Gianforcaro 1G, Nathan Smith 1G, Jack Viney 1G, Cole Forhan 2A, Christian MacGillvray 2G, Michael Montesanti 1G 1A. 608 Philly Christian Avolio 1G, Michael Mourtanos 2A. Harbaruk 1G, Harris Goan 1A. Sean Kiah 1A. Orange Pizza Pizza 4 - Michael McKerracher 1G 1A, Nicholas 1003 Toronto White CAA 5 - Ian Weston 2G 2A, Matthew Miller London Bandits 1. Novice AE Tigers 0. 204 Toronto White Caravan Kids 4 - Daniel Babcock 2G 1A, Pearce 1G, Jack Hughes 1G, Jacob Hagias 1G 1A, Nathan Dinatale 2G 2A, Stephen Newby 1G, Eric Roell 2A, Spencer Palmer 1A, Chris Minor Atom AA Tigers 10 - Ben Spittle 2G, Anthony Magnante Giuliano Iervasi 1G, Tommy Collins 1G 1A, Mason Barone 1A, 1A, Colin Dyer 1A, Matthew Neice 1A, McGill 1A, Scott Sturges 1A. 1009 San Jose Teal 2 - Cory Blom 1G, 2G, Nicholas Rountes 2G, Brandon Vaughan 2G, Jack Snedden 1G, Gregory Gatzopoulos 1A. 203 Boston Gold Caravan Kids 1 - 606 Pittsburgh Black Rival Concepts 4 - William Ashton 1G Ryan Jones 1G, Robert Anderson 1A, Chris Tillsley 1A, Stephen Taylor Tuck 2A, Jamie Stewart 2A, Sammy Leader 1A, Matthew Jacob Lopez 1G, Michela Venosa 1A, John Dol 1A. 2A, Justin Laird 1G, Christopher Baggio 2G 2A, Jordan Elliott†1A. Thompson 1A, Dylan Skelton1A. Ferry 1A, Michael Thibeault 1A, Andrew Jorgensen 1G 3A. 201 Los Angeles Purple Caravan Kids 4 - Cody Fisher 1G 610 Los Angeles Grey AHPA 2 - Johnny Sherwood 1G, Alex Carter 1001 Florida Red 6 - Adam Clark 1G, James Harkin 2G 1A, Markham 7. 1A, Alexander Iaboni 2G, Dylan Prescott 1G 1A, Zachary Diaz 2A, 1G, Christian MacGillvray 1A, Connor Cann 1A. Sean Takahashi 1G, Michael Wood 1G, David Scott 1A, Kyle Minor Atom AA Tigers 5 - Nicholas Rountes 2G, Ben Chris Barnett 2A. 203 Boston Gold Caravan Kids 2 - Justin Foster 608 Philly Orange Pizza Pizza 4 - Micheal Walsh 3G, Colin McCreedy 1A, Tyler Lamantia 1G. 1005 St. Louis Blue Sentia 3 - Fleischaker 1A, Anthony Magnante 1G, Nate Legros 1G, Jamie 1G, Daniel Rheeder 1G, Jacob Lopez 1A, Christopher Siarkas 1A, Dyer 1G, Grant Kavanaugh 1A, Jacob Hagias 1A, Christian Pearce Louis Lamanna 1G, Evan Casselden 1G 1A, Garrett Lewis 1G. Stewart 1G, Michael Thibeault 2A, Andrew Jorgensen 2A. Leo Douvinos 1A. 1A. 601 Florida Red Rogers 3 - Daniel Della Rocca 1G, Michael 1006 Pittsburgh Black 4 - Matthew Semeredy 1G, Adam Newmarket 3. 205 Florida Red Caravan Kids 8 - Nicholas Makhlouta 2G, Imseis 1G, Bryn Burbank 1G, Michael Dowling 1A, Jesse Joynt 1A. Mulvenna 1G 1A, Jordan Adams 1A, Hayden Sands 1A. 1004 Los Minor Atom AA Tigers 4 - Anthony Magnante 2G, Andrew Aidan Graham 1G, Jason Iaboni 1G 2A, Stuart Bishenden 1G, 607 Pittsburgh Powder Blue Diamond Groundskeeping 3 - Angeles Purple 1 - Daniel Howie 2G, Lucas Hargrave 1G, Cameron Jorgensen 1G 1A, Matthew Ferry 1A, Nate Legros 1G 1A, Ben Anthony Miranda 2G, Liam Collins 1G, Joseph Kuchcicki 1A, Brian Kyle Bryden 1G, Hunter Jones 2G, Steven Modreano 1A, Chris Aldis Meikle 3G, Ryan Kennedy 1A, Marco Santella 3A, Brett Matthews Fleischaker†1A. Markham 1. Turner 1A, Andrew Campbell 1A, Patrick Buffa 1A. 202 St. Louis 1A. 609 San Jose Teal Backyard Pool & Spa 3 - Jake Schacter 1G, 1A, Clayton Arnold 1A, Carter Schaefer 1A, Etienne Bicego1A. Minor Atom AA Tigers 5 - Taylor Tuck 1G 1A, Anthony Blue Caravan Kids 3 - Aaron Preiano 1G 1A, Austin Martin 1G, Greg Rutherford 1G, Lucas Bulmer 1G, 1A, Joey Hodgson 1A, Yosef 1010 Los Angeles Grey 2 - Eric Abel 1G, Scott Tremblay 1G, Magnante 1G, Ben Spittle 1G 1A, Andrew Jorgensen 2G, Nate Jonathan Gianforcaro 1A, Sebastian Negalescu 1A, Jack Viney 1G. Kakush 1A. Ben Slimkowich 1A, Dylan Jolivet 1A, Ben Mulholland 1A, Tristan Legros 1A, Jamie Stewart 1A, Bramdon Vaughan 1A. Georgina 2. 201 Los Angeles Purple Caravan Kids 6 - Zachary Diaz 1G 602 Boston Gold Tilemaster 2 - Paul Mason 1G, Ryan Batten Miller 1A. 1013 St. Louis White 2 - Nick Di Nallo 1G, Chris O'Hara Minor Atom AA Tigers 4 - Andrew Jorgensen 1G, Anthony 1A, Colby Harrison 1G, Alexander Iaboni 2G 1A, Coulton Ives 1G 1G, James Power 1A, Zachary Keller 1A. 605 St. Louis Blue Rotary 1G 1A, Anthony Marsillo 2A, Spencer George 1A. Magnante 1G 1A, Jamie Stewart 1G, Jack Snedden 1A, Michael 2A, Cody Fisher 1G, Matthew Flanagan 2A. 205 Florida Red Club Of Aurora 1 - Evan Nicols 1G, Lucas Rusica 1A 1011 Colorado Burgandy Graystones Restaurant 3 - Thibeault 1A, Matthew Ferry 1A, Sammy Leader 1A, Nate Legros Caravan Kids 2 - Joseph Kuchcicki 1G 1A, Jason Iaboni 1G 1A, 604 Los Angeles Purple 2 - Bradley Snoutlen 2G, Eric Matthew Mears 1G 1A, Greg Lacroix 1G, Ryan Antoniel 1G 2A, 2A, Ty Boisseau 1G. Barrie Colts 1. Nicholas Makhlouta 1A. Cumiskey 2A, James Eydt 1A. 603 Toronto White Aurora Lucas Cristillo 1A, Josh Bentolia 1A. 1012 Dallas Kelly Green East Gwillimbury Eagles 4. Minor Atom A Tigers 1 - Julien 204 Toronto White Caravan Kids 12 - Daniel Babcock 1G 3A, Orthodontics 2 - Nick Armour 1G 1A, Tyler Wilson 1G. Envirocar 3 - Daniel Cervone 1G, Michael Morson 2G, Adam Tomlin Aben 1G, Sebastian Giorgio 1A. Michael Kieffer 1G 1A, Robert Kniss 1G 2A, Gregory Gatzopoulos 602 Boston Gold Tilemaster 7 - Stewart Reid 5G, Riley 1A, Jamie Cherutti 2A. Minor Atom A Tigers 2 - Carson Venieri 2G, Ryan Jamieson 4G 1A, Andrew Breau 1G 1A, Carson Williams 1G 1A, Ryan Funston Callaghan 1G, Andre Cristillo 1G, Paul Mason 3A, Chris Broughton 1002 Boston Gold 1 - Dakota Hendy 1G, Wesley Seminara 1A. 1A, Andrew Cundari 1A. Nobleking 2. Clarke 1G 1A, Eric Flicker 1G 2A, Carson Purcell 2A. 202 St. Louis 3A, Austin Skelhorn 1A, Ryan Batten 1A. 603 Toronto White Aurora 1008 Philly Orange Aurora Home Hardware 1 - Brett Richardson Minor Atom A Tigers 2 - Carson Venieri 2G, Braeden Joynt 1A, Blue Caravan Kids 7 - Jonathan Gianforcaro 1G 1A, Cole Forhan Orthodontics 3 - Nick Armour 1G, Troy Foster 1G, Connor Tripp 1G, 1G, Kyle Ozols 1A, Christian Davies 1A. Ryan Jamieson 1A, Parker Lantz, shutout. Bradford 0. 1G 1A, Sebastian Negalescu 1G 2A, Gian Luca Racanelli 1G, Austin Nicholas Scougall 1A, Christopher Ottman 1A, Jacob Fenchak 1A, 1003 Toronto White CAA 4 - Ian Weston 3G, Stephen Newby Orillia Terriers 2. Minor Atom A Tigers 0. Martin 2G 1A, Nathan Smith 1G 1A, Aaron Preiano 2A, Brandon Colin Dunlop 1A. 1G, Scott Sturges 1A, Matthew Miller 2A, Jordan Fantin 1A, Eric Richmond Hill Stars 6. Minor Atom A Tigers 1. Urman1A, Jeremy Garbe 3A. 610 Los Angeles Grey AHPA 4 - Johnny Sherwood 2G, Derek Presacco 1A, Evan Campbell 1A, Spencer Palmer 1A, Eric Roell 1A. TNT 2. Minor Atom AE Tigers 2 - Luke O'Keefe 1G, Justin 403 Toronto White Optimist Club of Aurora 7 - Jack Dion 3G, Keun 1G, Christian MacGillvray 1G, Alex Carter 2A, Michael 1007 Pittsburgh Powder Blue 3 - Cameron Annear 2G 1A, Andrew Evans 1A, Adam De Piero 1G. Gordon Scott 2G, Hayden Edwards 1G, Roberto Iervasi 1G 1A, Montesanti 1A, Andy Butler 1A, Matthew McGann 2A, Noah Wilkins 1G 2A, Adrian Clark 1A, Madison Weber 1A. Minor Atom AE Tigers 2 - Max Lombard 1G 1A, Stephen Zane Zwicker 1A, Nicholas Sever 2A, Devon Mundy 1A. 407 Mayerlen, shutout. 604 Los Angeles Purple 0. 1005 St. Louis Blue Sentia 3 - Evan Casselden 1G 1A, Caleb Silverio 1G, Carson Yeomans 1A. Barrie Colts 2. Pittsburgh Powder Blue HS Financial 4 - Cameron Dyer 3G, Matt 606 Pittsburgh Black Rival Concepts 3 - Christian Baggio 1G, Gould 1G, Craig Bennett 1G 1A, Michael Reilly 1A, Garrett Lewis Minor Atom AE Tigers 3 - Peter Chimienti 1G, Jason Langdon LeClair 1A, Jacob Leblanc 1G. William Ashton 1G, Justin Laird 1G, Lucas Ackerman 1A, 1A. 1003 Toronto White CAA 3 - Ian Weston 1G, Kevin McCrudden 1G, Carter Wilmsmeyer 1G, Stephen Silverio 1A. East Gwillimbury 401 Florida Red Chouinard Bros. 2 - Will Reid 1G, Joseph Christopher Baggio 1A. 608 Philly Orange Pizza Pizza 2 - Micheal 1G, Jordan Fantin 1G, Chris Green 1A. Eagles 2. Naccarato 1A, Dylan McFee 1G, Colin Read 1A. 404 Los Angeles Walsh 1G, Michael McKerracher 1A. 1006 Pittsburgh Black 4 - Matthew Semeredy 2G, Dillon Purple Mastermind Toys 2 - Jacob Cowl 1G, Cameron End 1A, Atom AA Tigers 5 - Philip Wolanski 3G, Jack Liotta 2A, Brady 601 Florida Red Rogers 5 - Bryn Burbank 1G, Daniel Della Cappell 1G 2A, Matthew Pellegrini 1G, Benjamin Pringle 1A. 1002 Owen Bourrie 1G, Justin Macciocchi 1A, Connor MacGrath 1A. Futterer 2A, Max Goldman 1A, Brennan Young 1G, Mark Kalmisto Rocca 1G, Patrick Bourrie 2G 1A, Joshua Divincenzo 1G, Jesse Boston Gold 1 - Michael Mourtzanos 1G, Wesley Seminara 1A. 409 San Jose Teal North York Plumbing & Heating 9 - Colin 2A, Morgan Frost 1G, Ryan Thornhill 2A. Georgina 3. Joynt 1A, Tommy Allan 1A, Jordan Reeves 1A. 607 Pittsburgh 1010 Los Angeles Grey 6 - Tristan Miller 2G, Nick Zebrowski Boorn 1G 1A, Cameron Palmer 1G, Chris Walsh 2G 2A, Jake Polenz Atom AA Tigers 5 - Jack Liotta 1G, Ryan Thornhill 1A, Morgan 1G, Niklas Seidel 2G 1A, Ben Godber 1G, Jack Chivers 1A, Aidan Powder Blue Diamond Groundskeeping 3 - Hunter Jones 3G, 1G, Ben Slimkowich 1G 1A, Matthew Schmitt 1G 1A, Mikhail Frost 1G, Mark Kalmisto 2A, Brady Futterer 2G, Brennan Young 1G, Burbank 1G 2A, Jack Hosmer 1A, Cole Sheremeta1A. 410 Los Steven Modreano 1A. Khamissa 1A, Jake Boyle 2A, Dylan Jolivet 2A, Scott Parry 1A, Eric Devlin Kauffeldt 2A, Andrew Sergejewich 1G, Thomas Wilson 1A. Angeles Grey McAlpine Ford 1 - Mackenzie Snelgrove 1G. 609 San Jose Teal Backyard Pool & Spa 5 - Yosef Kakush 1G, Abel 1A, Matthew Bishop 1G 1A. 1001 Florida Red 1 - Kyle Barrie Colts 3. 407 Pittsburgh Powder Blue HS Financial 5 - Cameron Dyer Joey Hodgson 1G, Mitchell Law-Heese 2G, Matthew Hall 1G, Greg McCreedy 1G, Scott Quagliarini 1A, Ryan Bagshaw 1A. Richmond Hill Stars 2. Atom A Tigers 2 - Alex Wyndham- 3G 1A, Keegan Fisher 1G, Barrett Scott 1G, Matt LeClair 1A, Jacob Rutherford 1A, Michael Boorn 2A, Joel Robinson 1A. 605 St. Louis 1013 St. Louis White 7 - Nick Di Nallo 2G, Jamie Hawkins 1G West 1G, Colin McGoldrick 1G, Josh Schmitt 1A, Thomas Kostoff Leblanc 1A, Noah Cepelak 1A, Pranav Rendalkar 1A. 412 Dallas Blue Rotary Club Of Aurora 3 - Ryan Simmons 1G, Ben Kissack 1A, Anthony Marsillo 1G, Spencer George 3G, Kamran Karamchi 1A. Kelly Green Aurora Lodge 148 4 - Troy Campbell 1G 1A, Jeremy 1G 1A, Adam Hofmann 1G, Lucas Rusica 1A, Jonathan Jin 1A. 1A, Jay Finch 1A. 1008 Philly Orange Aurora Home Hardware 4 - Atom A Tigers 1 - Colin McGoldrick 1G, Thomas Kostoff 1A. Rusnell 2G, David Tonelli 1G, Evan Knowles 1A, Brock Stewart 1A. 901 Florida Red Aurora Chyrsler 1. 903 Toronto White Brett Richardson 1G 1A, Taran McGowan 1G, Tanner Brewer 1G, Innisfil Winterhawks 1. 402 Boston Gold Omar Shoes 4 - Christian Ridd 2G, Noah Optimist Club of Aurora 1. Sheldon Rivard 1G, Kyle Ozols 1A. Beeton 6. Atom A Tigers 4 - Thomas Kostoff 1G, Kyle Rice 1G, Murphy-Sealy 1G 1A, Peter Leontis 1A, Ryan Cameron 1G. 406 904 Los Angeles Purple 5. 902 Boston Gold CW Coops 2. 1010 Los Angeles Grey 4 - Mikhail Khamissa†2G, Matthew Lucas Dane 1G 1A, Eric McGhie 1G, Colin McGoldrick 1A, Clayton Pittsburgh Black Compass Ins. Brokers 2 - Jeffrey Crowe 1G 1A, 905 St. Louis Blue 4. 906 Pittsburgh Black Ruff N Redi 2. Bishop 1G 1A, Matthew Schmitt 1G, Tristan Miller 2A, Griffin Allen 1A, Clayton Allen 1A. Christian Ramirez 1A, Charles Peters 1G. 903 Toronto White Optimist Club of Aurora 5. 906 Pittsburgh Slimkowich 1A, Ben Slimkowich 1A, Scott Tremblay 1A. 1011 Mississauga Terriers 4. Minor Peewee AA Tigers 2 - 403 Toronto White Optimist Club of Aurora 8 - Gordon Scott Black Ruff N Redi 3. Colorado Burgandy Graystones Restaurant 4 - Brandon Giniotis Cameron Morrison 2G, Keegan Matthew 1A. 3G, Jack Dion 4G, Callum Gorrell 1G, Kyle Gillies 2A, Roberto 902 Boston Gold CW Coops 6. 901 Florida Red Aurora 1G 1A, Dylan Cross 1G, Alex Payne 1G, Ryan Antoniel 1G, Lucas Oakville Rangers 4. Minor Peewee AA Tigers 1 - Iervasi 2A, Vaughan Hewgill 2A, Zane Zwicker 1A, Stephen McNeil Chrysler 4. Cristillo 1A, Matthew Mears 1A, Jordan Gerace 1A, Joe Lombardi Patrick Servideo 1G. 1A. 405 St. Louis Blue Laurion Law Office 5 - Jayson Perkins 1G, 905 St. Louis Blue 3. 904 Los Angeles Purple 0. 1A, Andrew Cosentino 1A. Minor Peewee AA Tigers 7 - Cameron Morrison 2G, Austin Hendy 1G, Sam Speranini 2A, Brayden Reid 1A, Adam 905 St. Louis Blue 4. 902 Boston Gold CW Coops 2. Patrick Servideo 1G 2A, Daniel McConnell 2G, Jared Medeiros 3G. 904 Los Angeles Purple 6. 903 Toronto White Optimist Club Rep games Brown 1A, Alec Magnante 1A, Austin Kiraly 1A, Keegan 408 Philly Orange Paragon Asset Management 11 - Keaton of Aurora 2. Matthew 1A, Jared Reeves 1A. Mississauga Hornets 2. Thompson 3G 1A, Thomas Morra 2A, Nicholas Vamvakaris 1G 3A, 901 Florida Red Aurora Chrysler 2. 906 Pittsburgh Black Clarington Toros 4. Tyke Select A 0. Tournament 6. Minor Peewee AA Tigers 3 - James Benjamin Pitre 1G 1A, Brayden Pitre 1A, Evan Kiah 2G, Dylan Ruff N Redi 0. Pickering 8. Tyke Select A 1 - Anton Thompson 1G. Wyndham West 1G, Keegan Matthew 1G, Patrick Servideo Cowell 1A, Nicklaus Reid 1G, Jack Camplin 1G, Dalton Slind 1G, 1005 St. Louis Blue Sentia 5 - Louis Lamanna 2G 1A, Caleb Ajax 2. Tyke Select A 1 - Evan Ellig 1G, Josh Lombard 1A, 1G A, Cameron Morrison1A. Colin Windle 1G. 411 Colorado Burgandy Danny's Boys 4 - Tyler Gould 1G 1A, Geoffrey Gianopoulos 2G, Keenan Vanrooyen 2A, Sam Lombard 1A. Innisfil Winterhawks 9. Minor Peewee A Tigers 2 - Frise 2G, Troy Lane 2G, Tristan Hicks 1A. Evan Casselden 1A, Craig Bennett 1A, Colin Munn 1A, Michael Novice AA Tigers 6 - Evan Pringle 3G, Malcolm Johnston 1G, Cameron Zinner 2G, Jacob Hatton 1A, Jack Bryant 1A. 412 Dallas Kelly Green Aurora Lodge 148 6 - Troy Campbell Orsche 1A. 1009 San Jose Teal 4 - Michael Bar 1G, Chris Tillsley Ben Liotta 1G 1A, Anthony DiPietro 1G, Wesley Reid 2A, Andrew East Gwillimbury Eagles 2. Minor Peewee A Tigers 1G 2A, David Tonelli 2G, Johnathon Martin 1G, Matthew Winters 1G, 1G, Rosario Arcuri 1G, Andrew Mangialardi 1A, Cory Blom 3A, Wolanski 1A, Russell Tanaka 1A, Tyler Sawyer 1A, Luke Jarvis 1A, 2 - Cameron Zinner 1G, Evan Cherubini 1G, Ryan Coveart Evan Knowles 1G, James Freel 1A, Jordon Kagan 1A, Claudio Stephen Thompson 1G 1A. Noah Dempsey 1A, Matteo Orlandi, shutout. Richmond Hill Stars 1A, Brendin Ramsay 1A. Basso 1A. 405 St. Louis Blue Laurion Law Office 1 - Jayson 1008 Philly Orange Aurora Home Hardware 8 - Taran 0. Barrie Colts 3. Minor Peewee A Tigers 2 - Mathew Perkins 1G. McGowan 4G 1A, Brett Richardson 2G 1A, Robert Fiorini 1G, Novice AA Tigers 8 - Malcolm Johnston 3G 1A, Cooper 404 Los Angeles Purple Mastermind Toys 3 - Jessey Van Tanner Brewer 1G 1A, Alexander Dunn 2A, Christian Davies 3A, Judson 2G 1A, Anthony DiPietro 1G 1A, Ben Liotta 1G, Tyler Sawyer Tyndall 1G, Jack Bryant 1G, Cameron Zinner 2A, Eric Soest 1G, Dane Kerkkamp 1G 1A, Connor MacGrath 1A, Cameron Robert Revington 2A, Branden Bortolin 1A, Nick Gundert 1A. 1006 1G, Cory Read 3A, Luke Jarvis 2A, Andrew Wolanski 1A, Michael Shennan 1A, Alistair Johnston 1A. End 1A, Shawn Mason 1G, Matthew Glionna 1A, Justin Macciocchi Pittsburgh Black 2 - Benjamin Pringle 1G, Dillon Cappell 1A, Jesse Orlandi 1A. Georgetown 4. Newmarket 1. Minor Peewee AE Tigers 0. 1A. 402 Boston Gold Omar Shoes 1 Anthony Livia 1G, Liam Cappell 1G, Matthew Pellegrini 1A, Jordan Adams 1A. Stoney Creek: 3. Novice AA Tigers 2 - Ben Liotta 2G, Tyler Minor Peewee AE Tigers 2 - Michael DaCosta 2G, DeSouza 1A. 1003 Toronto White CAA 6 - Ian Weston 3G 1A, Matthew Miller Sawyer 1A. Adam Caicco 1A, Christian Arcuri 1A, Matthew MacDonald 407 Pittsburgh Powder Blue HS Financial 6 - James Samson 1A, Graham Dynes, shutout, Nicolas Pearce 1A. 1G, Keegan Fisher 2A, Tyler McKechnie 1A, Barrett Scott 1A, Matt 3A, Adam Reid 2A, Stephen Newby 1G, Kevin McCrudden 1G, Scott Novice AA Tigers 3 - Malcolm Johnston 2G, Michael Orlandi Sturges 1G, Chris Dynes 1A. 1011 Colorado Burgandy 1G 1A, Ben Liotta 1A, Cory Read 1A. St. Catharines 1. Stouffville Clippers 0. LeClair 1A, Pranav Rendalkar 1G, Cameron Dyer 4G, James Minor Peewee AA Tigers 4 - James Wyndham West Kypreos†2A. 409 San Jose Teal North York Plumbing & Heating Graystones Restaurant 2 - Dylan Cross 1G, Chris Blumreisinger Novice AA Tigers 3 - Ryan Cunniam 1G 1A, Anthony DiPietro 1G, Scott Tonello 1A, Justin Killens 1A, Josh Bentolila 1A. 1G, Malcolm Johnston 1G, Cory Read 2A, Noah Dempsey 1A, 2G, Patrick Servideo 1G, Keegan Matthew 1G, Jack 3 - Niklas Seidel1G, Colin Boorn 1A, Francesco Scuglia 1G, Jack Pecora 1A, Jared Brown 1A. TNT 3. Hosmer 1G, Beckham Georgiou 1A, Jack Chivers 1A. 1010 Los Angeles Grey 2 - Tristan Miller 2G, Matthew Bishop Michael Orlandi 1A. Richmond Hill Stars 2 Minor Peewee A Tigers 2 - Alistair Johnston 1G, Eric 412 Dallas Kelly Green Aurora Lodge 148 6 - Troy Campbell 1A, Griffin Slimkowich 1A, Scott Parry 1A, Matthew Schmitt 1A. 1004 Lasalle Sabres 6. Novice AA Tigers 3. Shennan 2A, Evan Cherubini 1G. 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AURORA 6 BRAMALEA 4 Vaughan did against Community Centre, but report- them an early lead in the game Alexi Pianosi, scored with a MISSISSAUGA 4 AURORA 3 Mississauga Monday night ed by The Auroran to be out of and the only goal in the period. point shot for the eventual game First period (Shootout) (results too late for The town, it was only after eight Curtis Black bolstered the winner before Giadaro fired a No scoring Auroran’s deadline) the Junior A players had participated in a defensive side of the Tigers rocket high to the short side on a First period Aurora Tigers hockey team shootout that Bramalea broke a game by turning away all 15 powerplay to put the game Second Period A - Lucas VanNatter (Morley, could still be holding onto a slim 3-3 tie to win the match. shots faced in the period to away. Sardella) PP 10.53 lead in the playoff race. Friday, Aurora travelled to send the Tigers to the intermis- The scored stayed that way M - Brad Kri (Vernace, Smoskowitz) 7.53 In three games last week, Oakville to face their nemesis, sion with a 1-0 lead. until Lucas VanNatter's empty A - Lucas VanNatter (unas- Second Period Aurora picked up five points, the third place Oakville Blades. Oakville's goal in the sixth net tally closed out the scoring sisted) 14.23 thanks to two wins and a The Tigers have not fared minute of the second brought just before the final buzzer. M - Mike Charbonneau A - Kyle McLaughlin (Vangog) shootout loss, to hold their slim well against the Blades this the two teams even, but five Saturday, Aurora handed the (Walsh, Laino) 15.13 PP 4.53 grip on the final playoff spot. season, losing both previous minutes later Tiger Captain Mississauga Chargers a 6-4 A - Nick Vangog (Lovatsis, B - Anthony Mastrodicasa (Gard, Burnell) PP 6.42 However, if Vaughan won meetings. Dave Morley gave Aurora a whipping. Ramkema) 16.28 the game Monday night, Tigers This game, with the addition lead again. Mississauga opened the A - George Lovatsis Third Period would be out of the race by a of newcomers Jordan Giadaro Giadaro then made his scoring early in the second on a (Giadaro, Vangog) 18.57 point. at centre and Zach Marten on presence felt with his first of the broken play in the Tigers end. B - Joshua Burnell (Gard) 1.23 Tigers, following Monday’s defence, the Tigers threw more night. Three minutes later Third period A - Shawn Clark (Lisi) 12.46 match, still hold a game in hand at the Blades than they could The Blades scored once VanNatter finally broke the B - Jonathan Brand (Ciotti) 12.57 over Vaughan. handle, defeating the hosts 6-3. more in the last three minutes to goose egg on a weak bouncer M - Mike Santini (Vernace, Sunday afternoon, in a The Tigers got an early goal bring the teams within one that lazily caromed off his skate, Charbonneau) PP 5.25 Overtime the Chargers defenceman's and A - Lucas VanNatter (Sardella) the goalie's pad before sliding 6.25 No scoring into the net A - Jordan Giadaro (McLaughlin, The Chargers regained the Secco) PP 11.32 Shootout lead on a well-placed shot that A - David Morley (VanNatter) beat Black but Nick Vangog 13.53 Bramalea’s Anthony brought the Tigers even again M - Mike Santini (unassisted) Mastrodicase was the only player out 14.33 when he punched in a loose of eight to score to win the game. puck in a goal-mouth scramble. Jordan Giadaro's powerplay goal - his third goal in two games with the Tigers - put Aurora in the lead for good. Nearly 200 people were at the Community Centre Sunday to watch the eight players try to break the deadlock after a scoreless overtime period. Aurora had opened up a two- goal lead before Bramalea fought back to send the game Members of the Bantam A Aurora Tigers are shown here following their near into overtime. upset in a hockey tournament held recently in Waterloo. Playing in a tourney Tigers are at home this a level higher than themselves, the Aurora team was eliminated only because Friday when they host the of an overtime goal scored after the Tigers scored twice in the final half Collingwood Blues, then head out for a game Saturday against minute of the game to force an extra period. the Vaughan Vipers, then meet Buffalo in the American city Monday night. 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Knights AA team, the only Ingoldsby) 5.59 the fate for the Aurora club, Next up were the two other undefeated team in the A - David Morley (VanNatter, as they met the only other opponents Aurora met in the tournament. Sardella) 11.23 undefeated team in the tour- OMHA semi-finals and finals In one of the Tigers’ most A - Jordan Giadaro ney and lost 5-4. last year. exciting games of the year, (Ramkema, Secco) 17.10 With their goalie on the Game three against the London used their size and O - Nick Scamurra (Blaney, Gateway Café & Lanes Aurora Karius) 17.39 bench in favour of a sixth Whitby Wildcats was physi- skill advantage to take a 4-2 210 Edward St., 905-727-2900 attacker, Aurora had scored cal but the smooth skating lead late into the third period. Third period twice in the final half-minute Tigers rose to the challenge. With the goalie on the www.gatewaylanes.ca of the third period to force Supporting each other bench, the Tigers scored A - Alexi Pianosi (Lovatsis, the game into overtime. and not backing down from twice in the final 30 seconds Giadaro) 3.31 The team has a strong, the intimidation, the Tigers to force overtime. A - Jordan Giadaro unified core of players that simply overmatched Whitby But it was not to be a cin- (Ramkema, Secco) PP 6.43 were members of an OMHA with a 7-0 victory. derella story with London O - Michael Ingoldsby champion team last year and A rematch of last year's scoring the winner in the (McGowan, Badham) PP 9.41 affo were Silver Stick winners the OMHA final against eighth minute of overtime. A - Lucas VanNatter (Sardella) EN 19.59 previous year. Hespeler was next. After suffering one early The Shamrocks came out season loss, the Tigers have aggressively trying to keep stormed to a 20-1 win-loss the speedy and injury record. depleted Tigers in check. It was time for a test Finally, Aurora broke the against competition the ice early in the third period Tigers would not normally and would not be denied in encounter. The combined another shutout win, 3 - 0. A/AA tourney would do just The Tigers drew the that. Mississauga Jets AA team in The Tigers started with the tourney semi-finals. The an opening 2 - 0 victory over opportunity to really prove the Cambridge Hawks AA themselves was now before team. Aurora was well them. matched against the speedy The large ice surface was Hawks but a penalty shot an excellent venue for the goal sealed the victory. wide open, fast paced game The second game of the and the challenge was day was against another AA accepted. seeded team, the hometown Aurora’s explosive scor- Waterloo Wolves. The big- ing punch and stellar THE AURORAN, Week of December 8, 2009 - 15

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The Aurora Seniors Christmas float, the product caught the attention. perform a holiday celebration storytelling, carol singing and tion is building and this enter- Association (ASA) Christmas of woodshop endeavours The spectacle was great variety show, including musi- drama. tainment is a great addition to Bazaar for 2009 was probably under the direction of Ron and colourfully flamboyant cal entertainment, comedy, The Silver Stars reputa- our Christmas festivities. the most successful, in a long Coe, complete with a replica and after a while, the specta- line of successes, certainly of Santa’s work shop as the cle became almost over- judging by the cars in the theme, paraded through whelming for some people; parking lot, which is a pretty Aurora, south along Yonge and how the judges were able good indicator of interest in Street, in the annual Santa to judge the floats effectively, The Line whatever is going on. Claus parade. in a single passing is beyond Space allotted to vendors The floats were to be my comprehension. Olympic the was increased substantially judged during the parade. A few days later, the Town from past years and accord- With the parade arousing of Aurora tree lighting cere- Flame Route ingly, the overall impression crowds of people to enthusi- mony was everything it was for those attending the bazaar astic excitement, the partici- expected to be, with an excel- is and was greatly improved. pants sought to be noticed lent attendance for the event. An air of excitement was among the host of competing Outside the Town Hall, the coming Fuel evident among shoppers and dancers and jugglers. scene was crowded with the the operators of the stalls Many of those on parade a town crier, musicians and the were busily engaged. or manning the floats were choristers. to And appealing through all entertaining as much as Crowds of families, includ- the hustle and bustle was the parading, and between the ing fathers, mothers and Aurora Flame quiet retreat of the tea room, parade and the wonderful especially children showed where Bill and Mary Higgins crowds, Aurora set another interest in everybody and provided refuge for the foot and higher level in excellence everything that happened, weary together with tea or cof- for Christmas parades, with including the prominent pres- fee and time to sit and chat. the onlookers fascinated by ence of Mr and Mrs Claus. Be part of the Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay in Aurora When I sat down by this spectacle of our dynamic This was confirmed when December 18, 2009 marks the date that the Olympic flame will travel through Aurora chance at the same table as culture. the countdown to the tree as it makes its way to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Denise Rulli, an interesting Anyone visiting Aurora lighting concluded in a roar of Mayor and Council invite residents to participate in the fun and fuel the flame with discussion developed, during would be impressed by this approval, with children Aurora spirit by lining the route and joining in the local events to celebrate the relay. which I discovered that the tea display of exciting people appearing excited by the room had been very busy parading proudly along Yonge unfolding sequence of The Route: from soon after opening. Street. events. Starting at approximately 9:53 a.m. on Bayview Avenue and Wellington Street East, the torch will travel west Denise told me she is a The enthusiastic crowds Across the parking lot in on Wellington Street, turn south onto Wells Street, west on Metcalfe Street and Church Street, then proceed part of the Monday craft group of families with young chil- the Seniors’ Centre, more north on Yonge Street, ending at Highland Chev Olds at approximately 10:26 a.m. and that she crocheted. dren and many thousands of crowds of families, and more Carol Hedenburg, another seniors, standing shoulder to seniors, were treated to hot Local Events: of our indefatigable coterie of shoulder with more specta- chocolate and gifts of fruit • Community Celebration at Town Park from 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. stalwarts, was the organizer tors looking over their shoul- and candies. featuring a free pancake breakfast, face painting, a fire juggler, Aurora’s Teen Idols, of this year’s bazaar and she ders and with hardly a break This provided a welcome instrumental vocalists and more! presented an outstanding and along Aurora’s portion of the treat after all the boisterous • Free Skating at the Aurora Community Centre from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. well organized Christmas street, speak well of Aurora. singing and cheering, togeth- Hot chocolate, popcorn, cotton candy, beavertails will be available to purchase for a special, bazaar. Crowds were estimated at er with a wonderful scene in discounted price. Don’t forget to bring your safety helmets on the ice! Opening up more space in 20,000 by one Aurora coun- the seniors’ lounge, where For more information on our local Olympic Torch Run events, the Centre to the event cillor and I have no reason to Mrs Claus regaled an atten- please contact the Special Events Office at 905-726-4762 appeared to be an excellent dispute him, because the tive audience of children and decision, and it was probably crowds were awesome, and adults to traditional stories of a group decision with input their mighty presence was Christmas. from Karie Papillon, the ASA made evident by the mass of The ASA Christmas din- Fuel the Flame Fuel the Flame coordinator, and from Carol vehicles, travelling slowly on ner is Friday, December 11th, herself. the road home, bumper to and the Mayor’s High Tea is December 18th December 18th The ASA is possessed of a bumper. 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