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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 9 No. 11 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of January 13, 2009 Movement forms after Aurora advice ignored In Leaside a small grassroots little interest was shown in the movement has been established Bill by the Liberals. that aims to force governments The main source of public into making polluters and small information is Environment factories that use or dispose of Canada's National Pollutant hazardous materials disclose Release Inventory, but it is limited how they affect the environment in the information provided. and human health. Much of that would not have And it all goes back to the been necessary if the govern- death of a worker in an Aurora ments had taken action on rec- plant in 1983. ommendations of a coroner's JOHN GUTTERIDGE Unlike people in parts of the inquest jury that investigated the United States and in other indus- death of an industrial worker in a trialized countries, Toronto resi- flash chemical fire in Aurora. Gutteridge dents received little information In March, 1983, Darryl Erb about the issue and a local group died from carbon monoxide poi- will retire called “The Community's Right to soning caused by an accidental Know” want this changed. flash fire of volatile and inflam- In spite of the cold weather New Year’s Eve, Aurora’s annual The issue has surfaced at mable materials at his place of First Night drew record crowds. Most elected to visit indoor on April 15 Queen's Park from time to time work at 12 Industrial Parkway programs, including Tyler Crook, who had a 22-year-old cock- and in May, 2007, a legislative South in Aurora. atoo visit him during a show presented by Zoo Tek. Zoo Tek Aurora's Chief Financial Officer, committee studied a right to A Coroner's Inquest was held reps brought all kinds of creatures to Aurora’s Recreational John Gutteridge, is retiring. know Private Member's Bill pre- to investigate the accident and to Centre, including turtles and snakes. Auroran photo by David Falconer Mr. Gutteridge, who has been with pared by NDP’s Peter Tabuns, but Please see page 13 the town since September, 2005, advised the mayor last week that he would be retiring effective April 15. The good, the bad and the ugly in 2008 By providing three months notice of his retirement, Gutteridge has By DICK ILLINGWORTH fulfill new provincial legislation which ties had not been developed as ing a contract for the concessions at allowed the town the opportunity to requires municipalities to perform approved plus the untidy condition of the various town community centres look for a replacement while he The year 2008 was not a particu- additional tests at private residential the properties, including Yonge and with three firms responding to the assists council through the upcoming larly good year for Aurora Council taps to check for lead in the drinking Tyler, Yonge and Centre, Yonge and Request For Proposals. Council 2009 budget. and it might be described as the water. Irwin and the vacant lot across from members and Aurora minor hockey His three-month notice has also good, the bad and the ugly. Here are It proclaimed 2008 as the Year of the Library. officials objected to the staff report avoided what could have been a some of the activities during the first Arts, Culture and Heritage in Aurora A presentation was made to and sent it back. Staff issued a new financial mess for taxpayers. During six months. to honour its rich cultural fabric and council regarding Sport Aurora to RFP and recommended the same the 2005 budget deliberations the It was a good year as the town fostering appreciation and education promote participation in sport and vendor which was adopted by coun- town's new CFO abruptly left, leaving and its citizens received several about the arts, culture and history of recreation for all citizens, to work cil after criticism of staff over the the Deputy Treasurer and an Interim awards including the prestigious the town. together for the common good of process. CAO to assist council through a Prince of Wales Award for Heritage The Anti-Train Whistle campaign sport and ensuring a safe, friendly Following an in camera session, budget process that included financ- Conservation and the many suc- was renewed in Aurora as a resident and fun environment for all in sport, council approved February 18 as ing for the largest capital projects in a cessful community events, the bad wanted to know why Aurora had not plus the development of a Sports Family Day, a new holiday pro- generation - the new Seniors’ Centre due to the long, unproductive meet- taken action to adopt a bylaw similar Hall of Fame. claimed by the province with staff and the new recreation complex. ings resulting in deferrals and lack of to other local municipalities to elimi- Council also received a presenta- receiving a paid holiday and the clo- Even their experience couldn't action and the ugly due to interper- nate train whistling in residential tion regarding a Community Wildlife sure of the town hall. help avoid a 7.9 per cent tax increase sonal relations and raucous meet- areas. The original request was sub- Park, the first of its kind in Ontario Council was advised the town for the year. ings. mitted in 2004. and a model for other municipalities, was facing a financial crisis as over Prior to coming to Aurora, Mr. The year got off to a bad start Aurora's Accessibility Advisory which was endorsed. the past few years capital projects Gutteridge had worked for the Town with the announcement by the Committee adopted ways and Although council had started on had been deferred in order to keep of Cobourg and Kawartha Lakes and Aurora Agricultural Society, spon- means to retain full service gas sta- the annual budget the previous the tax rate down and as a result an spends recreation time as a hockey sors of the Aurora Horse Show that tions in Aurora for seniors and the September with a target date of estimated $102 million was required referee. the Society was being disbanded disabled. December, later changed to over the next four years with only While he may be retiring, he has after 86 years due to lack of volun- Council decided to investigate January, it was finally adopted in $60 million in reserve funds. On a 5- offered his services to the town on an teers and funding. why some of the planning applica- April. 4 vote general committee agreed to as needed basis. Aurora was seeking volunteers to tions for vacant Yonge Street proper- Council had problems in award- Please see page 12
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For further information, contact the chorus supervisor at 905-727-9676 or **** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 the coordinator of volunteer services for YRP at 905-830-0303, extension Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. at Aurora Chamber of Commerce annual Sponsor-a-Student Luncheon will 6717. Gabriel's on Yonge Street.New members are welcome. For further informa- feature speaker Gold Medal Olympian, Adam van Koeverden. Sponsorship **** tion call 905-841-1352. is $30 per student and is a great introduction for local students to Aurora’s The Adult Bereavement Support Group offers a chance to learn how to **** business community. cope with the loss of a loved one. Fred Bullen has given the use of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 meets the first and third MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Aurora Lions Club and Brent Forrester of Thompson Funeral Home will pro- Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south of Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society presents Dessert Competition vide administrative cost so that this service is given free to the community. Wellington. For more information call 905-830-9205. and Social presented by its Society Members. Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Contact [email protected] to reserve a seat or get further **** Parkway North 8 p.m. Guests welcome. $2 at the door. information. Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each month at FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 **** the Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. Annual music night at Wesley United Church begins at 7.30 p.m. Tickets Winter parking restrictions are in effect until April 15th from 2 to 6 a.m. **** are $12 each; available by phone or email. Call Paul or Sandra at 905-853- and motorists must get their cars off the streets so that the Public Works Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each month at 57 6873 or email [email protected]. Department can clear snow and ice from the roadway. Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at noon. Call MONDAY, MARCH 25 **** 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080 for more information. Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society presents "Lighting the Way", VOICE is a creative writing collective for teens between the ages of 13 **** bright selection for the shade garden. Speaker is Paul Zammit. At the Aurora and 18. At the meetings, held at the Aurora Public Library, teens learn var- Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday night at Trinity Anglican Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North 8 p.m. $2 at the door. ious creative writing techniques, give and receive constructive feedback on Church, Victoria Street, at 7.30 p.m. their writing and meet other like-minded young writers. Meetings are held **** the last Thursday of the month, September through May, from 7 to 8 p.m. Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the Aurora Legion at 7.30 Registration is not required. p.m. Call 905-727-9932. **** **** “Louder” is a semi-annual young adult magazine created through the Canadian Federation of University Women holds monthly meetings at creative effort of teens and produced by the Aurora Public Library’s Young the Aurora Legion with a variety of speakers. Contact Beverley at 905-727- Flowers Adult Services Department. Submissions of writing, poetry, art, graphic art 2151. and photography are accepted. E-mail submissions to **** by Terry [email protected] or drop it off to the Children and Young The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice in the West-McKenzie Adult Information Desk to the attention of Monika Machacek. Hall of the Seniors Centre, every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. under **** the direction of Enid Maize. 14799 Yonge St. Step into the world of watercolour with artist and teacher Alana Biasi. **** Aurora Both the beginner and advanced painter classes are held throughout the Tots (age nine months to four years) bring your caregivers for coffee or Telephone: 905-726-1549 year, from January 22 to February 12, from 6.30 to 8 p.m. Fee is $30 per tea while you enjoy story and playtime every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. email: [email protected] registrant for students, Grades 5-11. Visit www.library.aurora.on.ca, or at Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. Call 905-841-8883 www.flowersbyterry.com phone the Library at 905-727-9493 for further information. for further information. **** **** On Tuesdays, until June, the Navy League has a Cadet program for chil- Meet at Martha's Table, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, every If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? dren 9 to 12 years from 7 to 9 p.m. Contact Cliff Davies at 905-727-2244 for Thursday from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Hot soup, sandwiches, and dessert details. will be provided. Any funds raised go to local charities. **** TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 On Tuesdays, until June, a Sea Cadet program for youths 13 to 18 from Aurora Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast at York 7 to 9 p. m. Leave message at 905-895-3038. Professional Care & Education, 15203 Yonge St., Aurora from 7.30 to 8.45 **** a.m. Aurora Opera Company's Children's Chorus is a new treble voice choir FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 dedicated to educating, nurturing and providing opportunities for children to Demystifying databases at Aurora Public Library. This is a hands-on express their musical abilities. The chorus is open to boys and girls in workshop to learn how use the Library's electronic research resources Grades 1 through 12 and consists of two choirs: Angel Choristers, a train- effectively; each month will focus on a different subject. Limited to four par- ing choir for 6 and 7 year-olds and the Children Chorus, open to 8 to 17 ticipants per session. Pre-register at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727- year-olds. To audition, contact general director Sarah Kyle at 9493. Free. Session begins at 10.30 a.m. until 11.15 a.m. [email protected]. MONDAY, JANUARY 26 **** Monthly meeting of the Aurora Writers Group at Aurora Town Hall. Note: CHAT'S Community Home Assistance to Seniors is looking for volun- meetings have been moved to the fourth Monday for 2009. New members teers to assist with the activities in its Adult Day Program. The positions call welcome. Writing exercises, speakers, discussion and more. For more infor- for a commitment of a few hours a week at its Aurora location. Various times mation, call Malcolm at 905-898-5484. are available. Call Christine at 905-713-3494. MONDAY, JANUARY 28 **** Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society presents "Proper Pruning: When, Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the Pioneer Club for boys and Where & How" Speaker: Mark Vanderwouw. 8 p.m. at the Aurora Legion, girls, age 3 to Grade 4 and the Junior High Club for boys and girls, Grades 105 Industrial Parkway North. Guests welcome. $2 at the door 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 Parkway South. For more information call 905-841-8884. Family Literacy Day at the library. Aurora Public Library in partnership **** with the York Region District School Board and Ontario Early Years, York A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday at the Community Bible Region, presents 'What is Early Literacy?', a free workshop for Church on Bathurst Street just south of Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For parents/caregivers of children 0-6 years. 7 p.m. in the Magna Room. Pre- more information e-mail Judy Hoffmann [email protected]. register at the Adult Information Desk, 905-727-9493, option 4. POLICE Focus on Staying Safe on Winter Roads PACT COMMUNITY Police And Community Together
Stay safe on the roads this winter. Let common sense seen, even if you cannot get the license plate number of ¥ Personal grooming should be done at home, never prevail. the vehicle. The police are encouraging us to make while driving First and foremost, prepare your car for driving in bad these calls. Do not worry that the incident may not be ¥ Drink your coffee and eat when you arrive safely at winter conditions. serious enough to report. Make the call and let the police your destination Clear off your windshield, mirrors, headlights and rear decide. ¥ Limit the number of passengers to the number of lights. Top up your windshield washer fluid and clean the The Ontario Provincial Police wish to remind us that seatbelts ice off your wiper blades. We've all been in the position it is now the law to change lanes, if you can safely do so, ¥ Educate children on proper behaviour while in the where we are rushing out the door and don't want to stop when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped at the car to avoid conflict. to take these vital safety precautions. Take the time. side of the road with its red lights flashing. It can be a serious, even fatal, mistake if we become Now you are ready for the road and the most impor- We have all heard of tragic cases where police offi- distracted while driving. tant safety measure comes into play. We have all heard cers and other emergency personnel stopped at the side Driving on icy or snow covered roads requires that we it before but it is worth repeating. DRIVE ACCORDING of the road have been struck and injured or killed by pay even more attention when behind the wheel. It is TO ROAD CONDITIONS. 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Their efforts can only get better in 2009 as they can't get much worse. Major highlights included receiving the Prince of Wales Award for maintaining outstanding stewardship of its built heritage, the Right to Dry campaign resulting in provincial legislation to approve clotheslines and an award from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the six northern York Region municipalities working together. But it was a year of conflict, interpersonal relationships, staff/conflict relations resulting in the loss of most department heads through retirement or resignation and the dismissal of the CAO without a public explanation. It was a year of many in-camera (private) meetings as one was held after almost every general committee and council meetings. The year may go down in history as the Year of Deferrals as council was unable to make decisions on several issues resulting in the issue being deferred to another meeting and many issues are still outstanding. The former hydro building is still empty, no decision has been made to the future of the former library or seniors’ building, the anti-idling and drive-thru limitations have not yet been decided and the list goes on and on. It was the first year in recent history that an annual report was not prepared for taxpayers as to the operations, achievements and plans of town departments due to council interference result- ing in a personal report from the mayor as to what she perceived as council achievements. One of the most frustrating actions of council was the rehash- ing of debates on issues that were fully discussed at a general committee meeting and then lifted for further discussion at a fol- It once carried the address of 9 Yonge Street North, and this building (top photo) was located at the cor- lowing council meeting. The normal reason given for lifting the item was to ask a ques- ner of Centre Street in downtown Aurora. Today, (bottom photo) the building is gone and has been tion, make a comment or to clarify.The questions and comments replaced by a one-storey strip plaza, featuring a jewelry store right on the corner. The top photo was should have been made at the general committee meeting, not once home to the Artist’s Colony, and the picture, which shows four businesses living there, was taken council. in 1981, fewer than 30 years ago. If it is necessary to clarify the decision made, it is quite obvi- ous the council member wasn't paying attention at the general committee meeting or wanted the exposure of the TV cameras at Letter to the Editor the council meeting. The only time a general committee report should be re-intro- LED Christmas lights “Aurora’s Independent duced is if there is new information. Community Newspaper” On several issues, members forgot they were elected to rep- resent all citizens and voted to support the vocal minority. “junk”, installer says Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. At one meeting a single resident appeared before council to at 95 Edward Street, complain about PowerStream erecting a hydro pole on Bayview To the editor, these companies insists on Aurora, L4G 1W1 Avenue which blocked his view of the sunset. making such JUNK. Horrors, how could PowerStream do such a thing! I'm a self employed They advertise that Publisher Emeritus Get a company representative here to explain their actions. handyman, and among these lights help the envi- Rosemary Schumaker At a subsequent meeting the PowerStream representative many jobs I do, one is to ronment because they use appeared to explain the secondary source of supply was being put up Christmas lights for less electricity, but, in fact, constructed along Bayview Avenue from Richmond Hill at the my customers. they are harming it by fill- Editorial Production request of Aurora Council due to the many complaints received I replaced one of my ing up the landfills with Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor [email protected] [email protected] about blackouts in sections of old Aurora. good customer’s incandes- them and using more ener- Dick Illingworth Then there was what must be considered one of the worst cent lights two years ago, gy to produce more of [email protected] Main Number 905-727-3300 council misplays of the year. with LED lights. them. Photography Classifieds A singe resident appeared before council to complain about I'm already replacing I am very pleased to David Falconer 905-727-7128 [email protected] the lights along the walkway leading to the townhouses behind whole strings of 25 lights have a good reputation [email protected] because the manufacturers with my clients but manu- the Canadian Tire store across the store parking lot were no Advertising Facsimile Machine longer lit at night. insist on wiring them in facturers like this are mak- Bob Ince 905-727-2620 [email protected] Her request was referred to staff to investigate. series, so that if one diode ing it harder and harder for Editorial Department Diane Buchanan [email protected] A comprehensive staff report was presented to council provid- blows the whole string me to keep them. [email protected] ing background information with the recommendation that the goes out. From now on I'm sug- town take no action with regard to the lighting as it was a private They have also made gesting to my clients that if Editorial policy issue between the two parties and the town had no responsibili- them so a diode can't be they have the old style Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are replaced. lights, that they keep them not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and ty or authority regarding the lighting. phone number, although number will not be published, and be Regardless, council agreed to accept the responsibility and Consequently the whole as they can be repaired. limited to 600 words. Names may be withheld assuming a com- cost for three lights in a private parking lot as if they were on a string is garbage! Otherwise go back to pelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. municipal roadway and taxpayers are stuck for over $300 a year I have the job of trying burning candles in the win- Advertising policy in payment for the lighting. to explain to my customers dows. There was much more but enough’s enough. why they have to be Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be If the roller coaster continues into 2009, hopefully it will slow replaced already. Brad Knox brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. down a bit and the teeter-totter won’t break. I don't understand why Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of January 13, 2009 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston Front Porch Perspective Pre-Budget meeting By Stephen Somerville Last Thursday evening I attended the Pre-Budget First up was Darryl Wolk and a representative of the Town Her presentation also happened to be the shortest. Consultation Meeting put on by local Conservative Member of of Markham, who presented on behalf of the National Centre She stated her sports accessories company has been Parliament Lois Brown at the Aurora Town Hall. for Medical Device Development. located in Aurora for the past 20 years. The attendance of 60 people was a little less than I expect- This umbrella group represents a consortium of private They employ twenty-five people in town and have ten ed, but not bad for a cold and snowy night. sector and health care organizations that are looking for $42 sales agents across Canada. Ms Brown led off the proceedings with some initial com- million in grant money over a five-year period from the Federal Due to the state of the economy she is looking at potential- ments and explained the economic measures that the gov- government. ly laying off a number of employees, but she obviously does- ernment had introduced over the past two-and-a-half years. This would match the private sector and provincial govern- n't want to. Included among these was a cut in the goods and service ment funds to be used in constructing a new medical device She spoke about a little heard of Federal program that was tax and the steps taken to strengthen Canada's financial insti- research facility in York Region. introduced back in 1977, called the Federal WorkSharing tutions. The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce representative Program. This initiative "topped" up the reduced hours of She also made mention of the $33 Billion Building Canada made the point in his presentation that "we need a plan to employees with UI benefits. Plan, used for infrastructure development. more than tread water." Ms. Wilson was hoping a similar program could be resur- Our MP went on to explain that this event was one of a He asked about a National Transportation Plan, a reduc- rected today. number of initiatives to solicit input and advice to help the gov- tion in high marginal personal taxes, and lowering of corpo- She envisioned her employees would work three days a ernment chart its economic course. rate taxes, among other things. week, then qualify for UI for the other two days a week. She then stated that all the comments and advice from this Next came a number of private citizen presentations advo- This program could help her and her employees get meeting would be provided to the Minister of Finance. The cating, among other things, a reform of the Canadian mone- through this recession. Federal Budget will be unveiled January 28th. tary system, and a call for increased spending on renewable Brian Moir of Aurora was last up, making a private citizen At this point, Ms Brown called up the first group to make its energy and tax incentives for home retrofits. deputation. Some of you may recall seeing Brian's excellent presentation. Next up was a gentleman named Larry representing the columns in this paper on economic development. As opposed to the pre-budget consultations on parliament eight local automotive dealers in the area, representing about He spoke against government handouts and instead advo- hill that is usually the preserve of large corporations or nation- 500 jobs. He said economic stimulus was needed "now". cated Free Trade and Research & Development Zones, simi- ally recognized interest groups, this one was different. His two concerns were lousy consumer confidence and lar to the Centres of Excellence in Kitchener, or the Free Of the ten deputations, four were from business/organiza- banks that were not making it easy for his customers to get Enterprise Zones in North Carolina. tions and six were from private citizens with their ideas for the credit. Lots of food for thought for our Member of Parliament and economy. Larry called for an immediate sales tax holiday and a the Minister of Finance. The various groups and private citizens put on interesting, reduction of the goods and service tax to zero for at least a Next week: My Pre-Budget deputation to Finance Minister yet very different deputations. 90-day period on all cars made in Ontario, not those cars that Jim Flaherty Each person was given seven minutes and then either Ms are assembled here. Brown or other people in the audience were given the oppor- The presentation that stood out for me on the night was Stephen can be contacted at: tunity to ask questions of the presenters. from Janet Wilson of Aurora. [email protected] Inside Aurora Resolution solution By Scott Johnston So, what's more traditional this time of year than making the bar way too high. on a regular basis is just cheating. New Year's resolutions? For example, if you haven't walked to work once in the past But if you're an armchair athlete, perhaps you could pledge Why, breaking them, of course. year, what makes you think that a January 1st declaration to that, even with much persuasion, you will not enter Aurora's C'mon, fess up. It's only mid-January and already you've do so twice a week in 2009 is going to make a difference? Hartwell Run half marathon in 2009 while reciting the town's lapsed on at least one resolution. It sounds so easy as you sit there with your feet up on the Code of Conduct. It could be to eat less junk food. Or maybe you vowed to couch on New Year's day. You're pretty much guaranteed to keep that one. And even quit smoking. Or perhaps it was to get out and exercise more But that's a long walk to your office (and back), along dark, if you didn't, well good for you, at least from a health perspec- often. snowy streets. tive. But you know what happened. And the first time you tried it, you were completely exhaust- The advantage of setting the bar so low, at least on some There were so many leftovers from Christmas, and all that ed just scaling the windrow at the end of your driveway. of your resolutions, is that several months from now, as you chocolate and holiday baking was taking up way too much Besides, with gas prices coming down, driving is so much look back on the year, you can say, "well, I didn't cut back on space. No one else was eating it, and it would have been a more affordable. my coffee intake, but I did manage to avoid being run over by shame to throw it all out. It's so easy to justify putting off those promises. A day a Canada Day parade float, and I was able to avoid donating And if you're a smoker, having just one cigarette after lunch here...an exception there...they all add up. every other paycheque to the town's infrastructure repair doesn't really count, does it? And maybe one before lunch? Before you know it, your resolve has, well…dissolved. fund". Oh, and at break time, and… Some people claim that the way to get out of this problem You'll feel like you've really accomplished something. As for exercising, you are still planning to get to the gym, is to make a resolution not to make any resolutions. But that Since I want to feel good about myself this year too, I think but it's been really cold out…and you should pick up a new pair takes the fun out of it. the ridiculously achievable resolution is the way to go. of running shoes, first. Besides, just trying to think through that sort of contradicto- In fact, I've already made a resolution to try to keep poking And so, although established with the best of intentions, ry resolution is likely to make your brain hurt, especially so fun at our local politicians in 2009. one by one the resolutions fell. shortly after New Year's eve. That's one I'm sure I'll be able to keep. And that's the problem with resolutions; they're really easy So the only real solution, and a win-win one at that, is to to make, but much more challenging to keep. make your resolutions ridiculously achievable. Feel free to e-mail Scott at: The reason they're hard to stick with is that most people set Now, you don't want to go overboard. Resolving to breathe [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of January 13, 2009 Letters to the Editor Bouquets & BRICKBATS By DICK ILLINGWORTH Crisis is opportunity BOUQUETS to the line dancing group who meet every Tuesday morning under the instruction of Dianne Fisher. Each year for the final class before Christmas, the $3 fee is waived and the dancers are asked to bring in food for the food bank. Each year the for change, he says dancers respond overwhelmingly and this year their contri- butions were combined with those of the Legion members To the editor, ning on this endless treadmill, such the depletion of our tax funds to fight poverty and to which amounted to one huge donation. The Legion was kind since it has led us to this eco- natural resources and global deal with the needs in our enough to deliver the dancers' items as well. The current auto industry nomic chaos. warming. society. crisis is an opportunity for Automobiles pollute the The recent crisis in the auto Social workers, day cares BOUQUETS to all the nurses at the Southlake Regional change. environment by burning vast industry has actually created an and recreational services for an Health Centre and while they may not dress in the Instead of adopting a sys- amounts of fossil fuel each year. opportunity for a dramatic social aging population could be stiff, white uniform of Florence Nightingale, they tem that uses more GO Transit We think that we cannot live change in our society. developed. have the same passionate care and consideration and public transportation to get without our cars. Governments could create There is an opportunity to for their patients as Nightingale. away from our dependency on Media ads elevate the use jobs in the infrastructure. make a real difference to our cars, we will fund the inefficient of cars and the automobile has Expand the subway system society and economy. BRICKBATS to whoever is responsible at Southlake auto industry with our tax dol- become a status symbol and a in the GTA and create more GO We should not be bullied Regional Health Centre for keeping the corri- lars. way to boost our materialistic and LRT routes to move com- into lending the auto industry dors and waiting rooms of the second floor so Historically, North American egos. muters to work in a manner our tax money. cool. It may be suitable for the MRI, CatScan, and X-Ray auto manufacturers have built This ideology of "car mania" which addresses the ecosys- Public funds may only wind equipment but it does nothing for the patients waiting around cars with "built-in obsoles- leads us to a dead end and this tem. up in the pockets of the corpo- in the flimsy hospital gowns. cence", so we have to continu- way of thinking will cause even European nations lead the rate elite, who boast six figure ously buy parts for them. more serious consequences on way and show us examples incomes. We now need to BOUQUETS to the cast members, past and present, of We can no longer keep run- the economy in the near future, how to use options in public decide which direction we really the long-running political satire TV show "Royal transportation and by develop- want to take into the future. Canadian Air Farce" which made its last flight on ing different lifestyles. New Year's Eve after 38 years. They will be missed! It’s time the Town The service industry could Jim Jackson be also be developed by using Aurora BRICKBATS to the Ontario Ministry of Finance for press- ing for a higher beer price minimum rather than started job sharing the LCBO raising questions about the arm's To the editor, Al Wilson, who had signs to TOONIE THURSDAYS length relationship between the two bodies and with no cut taxes and look for ways explanation as to why the price increase was necessary. Just With so many private to save the Town money. another tax grab? companies downsizing dur- I do not want to pick just ALL DAY ing these tough economic on Al as almost all of the BOUQUETS to Newmarket Aurora Member of Parliament times I was again amazed councillors had a similar 10AM TO 10PM Lois Brown for holding a budget meeting for con- that the Town of Aurora con- statement to get elected. stituents prior to the federal budget to get their input tinues to hire rather than Also it really seems total- as to concerns, needs and worries, but will Harper work with the staff that they ly ridiculous to see a two listen? have. page spread in The Banner The most recent ad for an for Town news whereas BRICKBATS to Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his assistant to the chief admin- there was always just one dictatorial ways resulting in business leader istrative officer shows that page. Jim Arnett resigning as special auto industry this mayor and some of her This is a 100 per cent advisor to the Harper government after less than three councillors do not get the increase in spending just to weeks on the job. It's the Harper way or the highway! idea that cutbacks have to allow the mayor another way be made. to advertise. BOUQUETS to the Scott Mission in Toronto for its ongo- Private industry, including In Aurora, it used to be ing work but especially at Christmas as more than businesses in Aurora, is the Mayor’s blood clinic but 500 empty stomachs were fed. The Mission also being negatively affected by now it is Mayor Phyllis Morris gave away Christmas presents of tube socks, the slowdown and that blood clinic. toques, gloves and scarves to diners. Over the Christmas means that there will be less I guess times change and season, they gave away 2,700 grocery cards and toys for taxes coming to the Town so does self importance. 2,400 kids. and therefore a shortfall in spending power. Nigel Kean BRICKBATS to manufacturers of drug and other products Normally this is a sign Aurora used extensively by seniors with the instruc- that there should be cut- tions printed so small that it is impossible to backs in Town spending and Letter deserves read, which could be harmful to the user. Some branch of the at times tough decisions federal government should be responsible to ensure the have to be made. a nomination directions are readable. Perhaps and most proba- To the editor, ble should be a move to pro- BOUQUETS to anyone who can produce a real political mote from within rather than A few praises for the S. leader in Canada, a politician capable of inspiring hiring outside. Then start Lee letter to the editor (The Water Softening, Purification, public confidence in hard times, as it is obvious that looking at positions in the Auroran, Dec. 23, 2008). Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Finance Town Hall that could be con- This letter has so much Filtration & Sterilization Units Minister Jim Flaherty aren't up to the job and Liberal Leader densed and shared. insight, is to the point and so Michael Ignatieff doesn't look much better. Please a leader, Just perhaps the new very much the truth while hit- Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. any leader! assistant to the councillors ting the nail on the head. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario could also work with the S. Lee's Letter to the BOUQUETS to Toronto City Police now almost three CAO as was the case for all Editor should be nominated weeks into their annual RIDE program and laying 10 of the past councils until this for "Letter to the Editor of the per cent more drinking and driving charges over last mayor went on a spending Year". year in spite of all the advance publicity about drink- spree. ing and driving. Those charged deserve what they get! There were a few of these Raymond Noble new councillors, especially Aurora BRICKBATS to our federal politicians for bragging about tax cuts. Statistics Canada revealed that Canadian families paid six per cent more on average in personal income taxes last year which remained the single largest expense for families, even ahead of hous- ONUMENTS BY ing. How can you believe Finance Minister Jim Flaherty? M HOMPSONS TA New Approach to Memorial Design. 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RE: Recent letters in Steve Timmins: brings you horse meat. and my comments about with one another due to the As far as I know, there is The Auroran about traffic Chicane (feminine) defi- Likewise, don't be traffic calming measures in chicanes. nothing in the works to cor- calming in the north-east nition: Argument, arguing, shocked when you order the area are brief: 3) There have also been rect the traffic flow at the quadrant. quarrelling. escargot and get a plate of 1) No noticeable differ- numerous incidences of the Yonge-Wellington intersec- J'aime pas la chicane! I snails. ence when it comes to the people hitting the chicanes tion. There has also been no I would like to draw your don't like arguments! Similarly, if you build a traffic in terms of speed and and the reflector signs with thought given to removing attention to the following If you go to a fancy chicane in the middle of a quantity. their cars, trucks and the level rail crossing at the entry from, French Fun, French restaurant don't be road, guess what you are 2) There have been plows. GO station, despite the fact that Wellington Street is to Aurora what Major Mackenzie Drive is to He liked the book on Aurora Richmond Hill (and in a few years more GO trains will To the editor, quite simply, did it ever very fond memories of forgotten about, and one December of 2005, when I use the tracks throughout bring back fond memo- childhood friends, some of which was John Finley, attended the York Regional the day causing more I have been meaning to ries. who have unfortunately and the success he has Police retirees Christmas snarled traffic, but I digress). send off a note regarding In the book’s afterword, passed away, like Roy experienced. party. Since I have to live with Ms Milner's book. (Aurora Elizabeth notes that she MacIntyre. In my younger years I I was utterly amazed at the chicanes I have resolved 1945-1965 by Elizabeth was hopeful young peo- Presently, I am com- had been a friend of the growth of not only to take the long-view: even- Milner) ple, and new people in pleting a book "To my John's, and can remember Aurora, but the entire York tually this argument will This past summer, Aurora, would open the granddaughter", and I am very vividly his desire to Region. come to an end, hopefully Marty and Kathy Koppins book, and understand happy to say that I can become a musician, and This book was a pleas- on the side of reason and paid a visit. (Pat and I what life was like in post now include several fond from the article, I see he ure to read. wisdom. keep in touch with Kathy WW II Aurora. memories in this for her to was successful in his and Marty). I would also have to read, as a result of Ms endeavour. Dave Knowles Peter Drost Kathy also gave me a say that in some of the Milner's book. As we had gotten older, Sours West, PEI Aurora copy of the book, and sections, it brought back Several I had honestly we lost touch, and perhaps someday we'll cross paths and reminisce of old times. What’s Happening at the I have been back home Fundraiser passed goal on several occasions, and Howard Johnson Aurora... the most recent was To the editor, the Aurora Village Co-op, Another big thank you to The Queen Elizabeth Dinner Theatre Presents and my friends and family, Chuck Bombardieri and my I would like to thank I was able to raise $1,535. grandma, Dorothy Gillies, Discount ROMANTIC FOOLS everyone who supported I was so surprised to for donating additional 12 comedic scenes examining love, lust, dating my very successful surpass my goal by $280! supplies; I could never fundraising effort for the A very big thank you to have done it without all RATES and romance covering everything from the first Canadian Cancer Society the following Aurora your help! without discount date to walking down the aisle. again this year in memory stores: Bulk Barn, Chris’ Hopefully we can get (NOTE: This show contains mature language) of my grandpa, Bob Gillies. No Frills, Foodland, Metro closer to making cancer With the help of my and Real Canadian history. SERVICE. Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 14, 21, 27, 28, Mar. 7, 2009 friends at Highview Public Superstore for donating It’s no accident more Dinner & Show – $39.95 plus tax & gratuities School and House League the baking supplies I need- Dylan Lyons people trust State Farm Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Minor Bantam players and ed to make all the home- 13 years old to insure their cars. Showtime approx. 8:30 p.m. parents, my neighbours at made cookies. Aurora Call today. DATES AVAILABLE Book your Wedding Reception for 2009, 2010 He found a “gotcha” and receive a To the editor, of great compassion. Christmas traditions. COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE TOAST Rule 6: The artificial or Rule 10: “Find someone for you and your guests during your reception. who is ALONE…” The first Re: Cathy’s Corner “real” tree decision should Please call for details Dec. 23 The Auroran. be made with all the facts. holiday after a death or Allan Cruickshank CFP FLMI, Agent Real trees are not stolen separation gives a new 300 Wellington St E SUNDAY BRUNCH Cathy’s 12 Rules of from our forests. They are painful meaning to the word Aurora, ON L4G 1J5 Bus: 905-727-2749 Every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Christmas, in addition to carefully nurtured on local alone. It should remind us, www.allancruickshank.com her usual good humour, tree farms for those who in this boat-ride through Featuring an extensive buffet. have one gotcha and one want to preserve cherished life, we occupy different Adults – $18.95 Seniors – $16.95 seats, but it is the same Children 4 and under with our compliments boat Ð the same destina- 15520 Yonge Street, tion. Crucial you attend Aurora ON Gordon Barnes State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company 905-727-1312 Canadian Head Office: Aurora, Ontario this public meeting Aurora PO50068CN 02/05 www.hojoaurora.com An Open Letter to the significant historical building? Wells Street Public School ¥ How will the environment community, businesses and be impacted by the continued property owners. bussing of the entire Wells Street P.S. student population Wells Street Public School to another school out of the needs your help! catchment area? The second public meeting ¥ Who or what could move to determine the fate of the into the building? Tax-free investing for school is quickly approaching; If you would like to find out Wednesday, January 14, 2009. the answers to any of these A strong show of communi- questions, or to ask your own every stage of your life ty support is critical at this questions, or voice your con- meeting. cerns, it is crucial that you If you want to keep Wells attend the second public meet- Street Public School open, ing at Aurora High School on please bring your children, Wellington Street West January friends and neighbours to this 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. IN TRODUCING THE DUNDEEWEALTH TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNT meeting. Now is the time to pull Consider the following together as a community! Here’s some welcome news, whether you’re 18 or well questions if Wells Street P.S. into your 80’s. 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The information above should not be construed as tax advice and should community? consult your legal or tax advisor in respect of its application to your particular circumstances. DundeeWealth, Dundee Securities Corporation, Dundee Private Investors Inc. and Dundee Privat ¥ What will become of this Aurora Dundee Corporation, used under license. © 2008 DundeeWealth Inc. All rights reserved. 8 - THE AURORAN Week of January 13, 2009 THE AURORAN, Week of January 13, 2009 - 9 Ab Cox is pleased to announce This Month’s Business Feature Your grandchildren that the salesman of the year will have something for 2008 is Frank Britt to aspire to. All good fortune does not fall to youth. It will be The Cox family would like to thank Frank for doing such an outstanding job once again. We truly appreciate the extra effort that Frank puts into helping his customers get the best deals and service in York Region. Way to go Frank!! 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Monardo for the Tigers fourth C - Jarrett Fennell (Johnson, Doust) Second Period 14.25 G - Trevor Branning 9.19 team has put together five wins his team could have won the The goal came with Aurora midway through the period. A - Dominic Monardo (Hellyer, Morley) A - Lucas VanNatter (Paige, Happeney) and a loss, including three vic- game. captain Dominic Monardo in The remainder of the sec- PP 16.26 9.54 tories over the Collingwood He said the team has "got to the penalty box. ond was penalty laden as the AURORA 7 G - Trevor Branning (Pryde) 13.30 Blues, one which came in meet adversity a little harder". Monardo took a four-minute Tigers dealt with six penalties in COLLINGWOOD 4 Third Period Second Period No scoring Aurora Sunday afternoon. Due to a scheduling quirk, penalty with less than a minute the remaining 10 minutes of the C - Mike Deston (Poitras, Scott) PP 7.10 Aurora seems to have a the Tigers played three games to play, along with a game mis- period. A - Mike Bodley (Milne, Vangog) 8.45 AURORA 5 habit of keeping fans on the in less than 48 hours - while the conduct and a fighting major. The Tigers finished 2008 A - Lucas VanNatter SH 13.17 DIXIE 4 edge of their seats by giving up team plays just once between Collingwood called a time with 55 points, good enough for A - Kyle Paige (Morley, Evans) 15.55 First Period A - David Morley (Evans) 16.25 D - Nick Crozier (Marcuz) 5.40 big leads. now and January 23. out in an effort to tie the game second place in the Phillips C - Ryan Johnson (Ciampichini, Zeggil) A - Mike Bodley (Hellyer, Morley) PP 10.23 Sunday, Aurora held onto a On Saturday, they visited in the final seconds, but came Division, nine points behind the PP 19.46 A - David Morley (Trainor) 11.11 slim lead to win 4-3, but led at Dixie and although they gave up short. division leading Couchiching Third Period A - Kyle Paige SH 15.35 the end of the second period 4- up the first goal, the Tigers Evans said he was "not dis- Terriers. A - Dominic Monardo 12.33 Second Period 1. Against the Dixie Beehives, A - Dominic Monardo (Morley, Bodley) rolled off five in a row. appointed" with the ending. AURORA 7 PP 2.37 Against the Dixie Beehives But the Beehives fought "Credit to them for giving us Aurora was absolutely flat, but VILLANOVA 1 A - Kyle Paige (VanNatter) SH 15.16 earlier, Aurora led 5-1, before back and made a game of it. that push," he said. "We were able to hold on to a slim 5- First Period D - Justin Monaghan (Marcuz, Case) settling for a 5-4 victory. Kyle Paige scored twice for improved with our powerplay." 4 victory after being defeated a A - Thomas Evans (Paige, Morley) PP 15.36 But, hey, two points are two the winners. Aurora's next game is an night earlier. 2.43 D - Nicholas Popelar (Merman, Hepler) A - Phil Bushbacher (Ramieri, Mooney) 17.11 points no matter how you get He arrived recently from away game next Sunday at Their passes were soft, 12.15 D - Eric Windmueller 17.25 them. Gatineau of the Quebec Major Upper Canada. erratic and ill-advised for the A - Matt Pasztor (Sardella, Monardo) Third Period Their one loss came at the Junior Hockey League - the Collingwood was in town for bulk of the night but were very 14.20 No scoring hands of the powerful same team coached by ex- Tigers’ final game of 2008, and prevalent at the start. Second Period V - Mark Alessandro (Gagliese, AURORA 4 Georgetown Raiders in Aurora Tiger bench boss Jerome Aurora showed some giving It wasn't a pretty win, but the Baptista) 6.59 COLLINGWOOD 3 Friday night. Dupont. spirit as they promptly gave up Tigers took the two points. A - Garrett Trainor (Milne, Vangog) 15.24 First Period Georgetown won that one "Jerome Dupont knew of a powerplay goal before the Currently, Aurora is in sec- A - Mike Bodley (Vangog, Evans) PP A - Mike Bodley (Morley, Monardo) PP 7.39 4-2. him and asked if he wanted to game was two minutes old. ond place in the Phillips division 19.32 A - Nick Vangog (Milne, Trainor) 8.03 Third Period After opening the new year be a player with Gatineau," said They also let the Blues trailing Couchiching by four A - Matt Pasztor (Happeney, Paige) 1.08 Second Period with 7-4 and 7-1 wins over Evans. "It didn't work out." score the final goal of the game points. They are tied with A - Dominic Monardo (Milne, Evans) C - Ryan Johnson (Fennell, Taylor) PP Collingwood and Villanova, the Evans explained that he to give their opponent some- Huntsville with 63 points, 17.29 9.13 Aurora Tigers lost some had "always been in touch with thing to feel good about going although both Huntsville and GEORGETOWN 4 A - Mike Bodley (Evans, Monardo) PP momentum in that game. Couchiching have games in AURORA 2 9.51 Kyle" and that he was "glad" of into Christmas. First Period A - David Morley (VanNatter, Paige) Georgetown shut out the new acquisition. Unfortunately for the Blues hand over the Tigers. G - Andrew Marcoux (Wick, Zych) PP 19.45 Aurora the last time the two "He can be a difference the Tigers scored six straight 6.52 Third Period AURORA 6 G - Aaron Pearce (Dewey, Marcoux) C - Patrick Martin (Gard, Dobinson) PP teams met, and outplayed the maker," the coach said. goals in between their two COLLINGWOOD 2 9.44 3.44 Tigers again in Friday's game. Against Collingwood markers - two in each period - First Period A - Dominic Monardo (Morley, Evans) C - Michael Belanger (Fennell) PP 19.47 Before the game was 10 Sunday, Aurora jumped in front to send the Blues home to C - Patrick Martin (Scott, Deston) PP minutes old, the Raiders on a Mike Bodley goal. Collingwood without a 1.41 A - Matt Pasztor (Hellyer, Morley) 8.41 led 2-0. Before the announcer had Christmas present. A - Dominic Monardo (Hellyer) 19.34 Aurora finally got on the finished recognizing that goal, After giving up the first goal, Second Period board on a Dominic Monardo Nic Vangog scored Aurora's the Tigers brought the game A - Dominic Monardo (Sardella, Morley) short-handed goal. second of the game. even with Matt Pasztor's blast 3.31 A - David Morley (Sardella, Monardo) Georgetown restored its The Tigers stretched their from the point that found the 9.03 lead to two goals at 9.19 of the lead to three late in the second net past a screened Blues Third Period second period, but that did not and that goal proved to be the goaltender. A - Garrett Trainor (Milne, VanNatter) last long, because 35 seconds winner. Monardo's tally in the last 8.09 A - Michael Sardella (Pasztor, Monardo) BROKERAGE later, Lucas Van Natter replied The Blues responded by minute of the first proved to be PP 9.37 for Aurora. netting two goals in the third the momentum the Tigers MARTIN READ C - Tyler Zeggil (Taylor, Scott) PP 18.36 The Right Choice Although Georgetown period to cut Aurora's lead to 4- needed for the second period. AURORA 7 COLLINGWOOD 4 905-841-1030 made it 4-2, the shots on goal 3. On the night, Monardo regis- Sales Representative were a respectable 26-24 after Collingwood's third goal First Period Direct: 416-460-0453 tered four points. C - Ryan Gieseler (Ciampichini, Zeggil) HONESTY and INTEGRITY GOOD OLD FASHIONED HARD WORK two periods. came late in the game. Monardo came out in the PP 11.18 www.martinread.ca The third period was score- An error resulted when the second to get his second and less. announcer saying Villanova the eventual game winner. With "a few bounces," had scored the goal, even David Morley then com- Upper Canada Sports Medicine has moved to Newmarket Plaza 130 Davis Dr. #8 Newmarket Services offered: • Athletic therapy • Massage therapy • Osteopathy physIotherapy • Osteopathy • personal training Hours M-T 8 - 8 F - 8 - 4 S - 8 - 2 by appointment 905-853-4220 THE AURORAN, Week of January 13, 2009 - 11 Goodyear Bantam Select Jays planning Italian tournament trip MANY A group of 14 to 16 over the world and to be adults, and a darts tour- and to learn more about year old Aurora boys is immersed in a rich cul- nament. the tournament in Italy, go GOLFERS planning a once-in-a-life- ture," he said. Plus, there is some- to www.nuke.salabaganz- time trip to an internation- The coach admits thing "brewing" for the abc.org. ARE SWINGING A $500 DRIVER al baseball tournament fundraising will be a chal- World Baseball Classic at You may also contact near Parma, Italy, organ- lenge. Rogers Centre for families Publicity Directors Christine WITH A $5 BODY! ized by the Sala Baganza "We're estimating in March, 2009. Woodley SAD WHEN YOU REALIZE THAT Baseball Club in that $40,000 to 50,000 to send To learn more about ([email protected]) or country. the players and coaches. the Aurora Jays, visit MaryLynn Baran (mary- THE BODY IS The tournament will be Of course, additional fam- www.auroraminorball.ca [email protected]). played in August, 2009, on ily members will pay their THE ENGINE THAT DRIVES THE fields in the small town of own way." Sala Baganza and the Several fundraising GOLF BALL! boys and coaches will be events and activities are housed in campgrounds, in the planning stages, LEARN MORE AT with meals cooked and including sponsoring a served by a local Italian banner that will be dis- www.golflab.ca or 289Ͳ221Ͳ6230 women's group. played at all home and Coach Mike Ariganello away games. BOOK A FREE TRIAL is excited for the players. As well, the group is INQUIRE ABOUT OUR UPCOMING CLINICS "This is an amazing organizing calendar sales, opportunity to play Guitar Hero competitions, IMPACT CLINIC SAT. JAN. 17 against teams from all wine tastings for the AURORA MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Results to Sunday, January 11, 2009 Samantha Sanita 1G, Christopher Sanita 2A, Matthew Sanita 1A. Team 910 Backyard Pool & Spa 7 - Peter Durst 3G 1A, House League Billy Haddock, shutout. 508 Tilemaster 0. Cameron Day 1G 2A, Jason Durst 3G, Mike MaGee 3A, Kyle Partenen 1A, Dylan Calvert 2A, Aaron MacDonald 2A, Stuart Peewee 506 Wikoff Color Corp. 5 - Michael Slack 2G, Zac Kroll 1G Marsh 1A, Adam Stubbs 1A. Team 908 AHPA 5 - Derek 1A, Justin Chalmers 2G 1A, Matthew DÁlessandro 1A, Carson Sweeting 3G 1A, Luca Ghegin 1G 2A, Steven Foss 1G, Paul 506 Wikoff Color Corp. 5 - James Powell 1G 1A, Harry Smith Roell 2A, Isaac Hambrock 1A, Tyler George 1A. 503 Greenpoint Duggan 3A, Connor Murray 1A, Corey Jeffery 1A. 1G 2A, Zac Kroll 1G, Tyler George 1G, Carson Elliott 1G 1A, Laser 2 - Braydon Babineau 1G, Brayden Beswick 1G, Mitchell Jordan Stephenson 1A, Isaac Hambrock 1A. 502 Omar Shoes 5 LaMantia 1A. Team 905 Barb Blaser Remax 3 - Jamie Russell 2G 1A, Mike - Mitchell Arnew 1G, Alec Ground 1G, Rob Rusica 1G, Neil Morson 1G 1A, Dane Gregoris 2A, Richard Sendel 1A, Nick Di Duggan 2A. 502 Omars Shoes 5 - Mitchell Arnew 1G 1A, Neil Duggan 1G, Nallo 1A. Team 901 Sentia Solutions 1 - Zach Roitner 1G, Wil Alec Ground 1G, Michael Liscio 1G, Andrew Foresi 1G 1A, Ginther 1A. 504 Pizza Pizza 4 - Max Brown 2G 1A, Harris Riopelle 1G 1A, Alexander Stewart 1A, Robert Rusica 1A. 507 Sgt Peppers Bar Landon Kirby 1G, Ben McGowan 1A. 508 Tilemaster 2 - Ryan & Grill 3 - Morgan Walker 1G, Alexander Harrison 1G 1A, Tyler Team 903 Crabby Joes 5 - Brett Dutchyshen 2G 1A, Mattew McGolrick 1G, Matthew Pelkola 1G. Futterer 1G, Chris Downs 1A, Jason Glionna 1A. Raponi 1G 1A, Jordan Adams 1G 1A, Mike Renfer 1G, Sean Kenyon 1A, Jake Thompson 1A, Matt Perdeaux 1A, Ray Mullins 503 Greenpoint Laser 4 - Brayden Beswick 1G, Mitchell 505 Laurion Law Office 3 - Brady Wilson 1G, Russell 1A, James Adams 1A. Team 902 KTI Limited 3 - Eric Shoesmith Lamantia 1G, Liam Henderson 1G, Braydon Babineau 1G 1A, Johnson 1G, Scott Taylor 1G, Brenden McDonald 1A, Jamie 1G, Curtis Hough 1G, Mike Roberts 1G 1A. Corey Young 1A, Luc Gregoris 1A. 505 Laurion Law Office 1 - Wilson 1A, Nicholas Chethuan 1A. 504 Pizza Pizza 2 - Michael Russell Johnson 1G. Tanel 1G, Max Brown 1G. Team 904 Home Hardware 6 - Greg Gianopolous 3G, Michael Moody 1G 1A, J. J. Lam 2G, Chris O'Hara 1A, Bruce 501 Perfect Moves 3 - Christopher Sanita 1G1A, Brian 504 Pizza Pizza 5 - Brendan Elliott 2G 1A, Oliver Jones 2G, Phillips 1A, Anthony Mesillo 4A, Peter Axiotis 1A. Team 906 Langdon 1G, Jake Arcangeli 1A, Mitchell Carter 1A, Mitchell Max Brown 2G 2A, Joseph Veneziano 1A, Benjamin Black 1A, Packaging World 4 - Ian Weston 1G, Mathew Semeredy 1G, Arnold 1A. Billy Haddock, shutout. 507 Sgt Pepper's Bar & Grill Landon Kirby 1A, Declan Johnston 1A. Derek Capone, shutout. Dillon Cappell 2G, Cameron Miekle 1A, Daniel Korolnek 1A, Rhys 0. 503 Greenpoint Laser 0. Willimas 1A, Christopher Green 1A. 508 Tilemaster 4 - Hunter Jones 1G, Nicholas Romano 1G, 507 Sgt Peppers Bar & Grill 3 - Tyler Futterer 2G, Morgan Ryan McGolrick 1G, Thomas McDonald 1G, Matthew Pelkola 1A, Walker 1G, Alexander Harrison 1A, Jason Glionna 2A, Kevin Adam DeRoos 1A, Alex Gouthro 1A, Alex Jonasson 1A. 503 Wood 1A. Dakota Stone, shutout. 508 Tilemaster 0. Rep League Greenpoint Laser 3 - Luc Martineau 1G, Tyler Abushinov 1G, Matthew Walker 1G, Mitchell Palmer 1A, Corey Young 1A, Liam 506 Wikoff Color Corp. 2 - Andrew Walter 1G, Michael Slack Aurora Tigers Novice A 7- Carson Venneri 2G, Nicholas Henderson 1A. 1G, Harry Smith 1A, Carson Elliott 1A. 501 Perfect Moves 1 - Rountes 1G 1A, Andrew Jorgensen 1G 1A, Michael Fodero 1G, Brian Langdon 1G, Matthew Sanita 1A. Anthony Magnante 1G, Justin Evans 1G, Michael Thibeault 2A, Sgt. Pepper's Bar & Grill 5 - Keith Jarvis 2G, Morgan Walker Lucas Surace 1A, Nicholas Keller 1A. Barrie Colts Novice A 6. 2G, Tyler Futterer 1G, Michael Hosmer 2A, Scott Dunlop 1A, 505 Laurion Law Office 4 - Lucas Marek 1G, Russell Jason Glionna 1A, Chris Downs 1A. 506 Wikoff Color Corp. 3 - Johnson 1G 1A, Graham Killby 1G 1A, Jamie Wilson, Brendan Nobleking Novice A Knights 6. Aurora Novice A Tigers 1 - Michael Slack 1G, Andrew Walter 1G, Zac Kroll 1G, Tim Pare 1A. McDonald 1A, Brady Wilson 1A, Scott Taylor 1A, Carson Dupuis Andrew Jorgensen 1G. 1A, Michael Arcuri 1A. 502 Omars Shoes 2 - Alec Ground 1G, 504 Pizza Pizza 4 - Michael Tanel 1G 1A, Declan Johnston 2G Riley O'Brien 1G 1A, Michael Liscio 1A, David Gonder 1A, Robert Bradford Bulldogs Novice A 9. Aurora Tigers Novice A 2 - 1A, Max Brown 1G, Landon Kirby 1A, Benjamin Black 1A. 502 Rusica 1A. Nicholas Keller 1G, Justin Evans 1G, Michael Thibeault 1A, Omar Shoes 2 - Alec Ground 1G. Andrew Jorgensen 1A, Michael Fodero 1A, Nicholas Rountes Midget 1A. 505 Laurion Law Office 3 - Michael Arcuri 1G, Russell Johnson 1G 1A, Jamie Wilson 1G 1A, Joey Stel 1A, Brendan Graystones Team 909 2 - Adrian Clark 1G, Brendan Forrrest Aurora Tigers Atom AE 4 - Keegan Matthew 2G, Tristan McDonald 1A. 501 Perfect Moves 1 - Chris Sanita 1G, Matthew 1G, Chris Burns 1A. Backyard Pool & Spa Team 910 2 - Stuart Kuchar 1G, Colin McGoldrick 1G, Christian Arcuri 2A, Zachhary Sanita 1A. Marsh 1G 1A, Dylan Calvert 1G, Connor Sands 1A, Caleb Gould Fletcher 1A, Connor Downs 1A, Connor Gonsalves 1A, Cameron 1A. Anderson 1A. Markham Waxers Atom AE 1. 505 Laurion Law Office 8 - Lucas Marek 1G, Russell Johnson 3G 1A, Brendan McDonald 2G, Carson Dupuis 1G, Packaging World Team 906 5 - Cody Benson 1G, Dillon Aurora Tigers Atom AE 5 - Jeffrey McKay 2G, Tristan Kuchar Brady Wilson 1G, Elias Jeries 3A, Scott Taylor 2A, Joey Stel 2A, Cappell 2G, Jesse Cappell 1G, Michael French 1G 1A, Daniel 1G, Zachhary Fletcher 1G, Connor Gonsalves 1G, Charles Owen Nisbet 2A, Nicholas Chethuan 1A, Michael Arcuri 1A, Korolnek 1A. Barb Blaser Remax Team 905 4 - Chris Tambos Bennett 1A, Keegan Matthew 1A, Jeffrey McKay 1A, Jacob Graham Killby 1A. 506 Wikoff Color Corp. 3 - Harry Smith 1G, 1G, Greg Buchner 1G, Marco Santella 1G, James Sendel 1G 1A, Hatton 1A, Cameron Anderson 2A, Spencer White 1A. Tyler George 2G, Carson Roell 1A, Matthew DÁllesandro 1A, Zac Mike Morson 2A. Stouffville Clippers Atom AE 1. Kroll 1A, Isaac Hambrock 1A, Carson Elliott 2A. KTI Limited Team 902 4 - Eric Shoesmith 2G, David Iwai 1G, Aurora Tigers Atom AE 8 - Keegan Matthew 1G, Jeffrey 508 Tilemaster 2 - Tyler Hindley 1G, Matthew Pelkola 1G, Curtis Hough 1G, Marlon Young 1A, Colin Munn 1A, Mike McKay 1G 1A, Tristan Kuchar 1G 2A, Spencer White 1G 1A, Alex Jonasson 2A, Owen Woodcock 1A, Jake Anderson 1A. 502 Shoesmith 1A. Sentia Solutions Team 901 2 - Simon Esposito Connor Gonsalves 3G 1A, Cameron Anderson 1G 1A, Keegan Omar Shoes 2 - Alec Ground 1G 1A, Riley O'Brien 1G, Robert 2G, Zack Trimper 2A, Hunter Warden 1A, Matthew 1A, Alistair Johnston 1A. Markham Waxers Atom AE 0. Rusica 1A, Eric McMurray 1A, Terrence Simon Lepore 1A. AHPA Team 908 5 - Steve Foss 1G, Chris Tillsly 3G 1A, Luca Peterborough Nationals Midget AE 7. Aurora Tigers 507 Sgt. Peppers Bar & Grill 5 - Scott Dunlop 1G, Morgan Ghegin 1G 1A, Braun Hause 2A, Blake Roger 1A, Michael Midget AE 4 - Andrew McKay 2G 1A, Stephen Di Nallo 3G, Mike Walker 1G 2A, Tyler Futterer 1G 1A, Keith Jarvis 1G, Jason Orschel 1A, Paul Duggan 1A, Drew Coley 1A. Rival Concepts Madigan 1A, James Sendel 1A. Glionna 1G, Chris Downs 2A, Alexander Harrison 1A. 504 Pizza Team 907 1 - Mike Coggin 1G, Deryk Smith 1A, Nick Gundert Pizza 4 - Max Brown 2G, Brendan Elliott 1G, Declan Johnston 1G 1A. 1A, Oliver Jones 1A, Michael Tanel 1A. Peterborough Nationals Midget AE 3. Aurora Tigers Team 909 Graystones 4 - Sean Ellison 1G 1A, Chris Burns Midget AE 2 - James Sendel 1G 1A, Andrew McKay 1G, Jake 503 Greenpoint Laser 2 -Mitchell Palmer 1G, Mitchell 1G, Travis Hooper 1G, Jake Boyle 2G 1A, Stephen Thompson Boyle 1A, Mike Madigan 1A. LaMantia 1G, Liam Henderson 1A, Luc Martineau 2A. 501 1A, Evan Casselden 2A, Cory Blom 1A. Team 907 Rival Perfect Moves 2 - Brian Langdon 1G, Matthew Sanita 1G. Concepts 2 - Chris Tillsley 1G, Chris MaGill 1G, Connor Richmond Hill Midget AE 3. Aurora Tigers Midget AE 2 - Sheridan 1A, Jordan Nolan 1A, Derek Smith 1A, Keegan OLeary James Sendel 1G, Shea McGlone 1G, Stephen Di Nallo 1A, Mike 501 Perfect Moves 3 - Joel Gouveia 1G, Brian Langdon 1G, 1A. Madigan 1A. 12 - THE AURORAN, Week of January 13, 2009 2008 was a confusing year for council From page 1 should be on a public agenda. the Conservation Authority to the town. After almost three hours of Council flip-flopped on an add two per cent from operat- Council was having a include the new facility which Council had difficulty in presentations, debate, wran- anti-whistle policy for trains in ing to capital but members tough time coming to grips was eventually adopted on an deciding to hold a by-election gling over the procedural residential areas as general flip-flopped at council and with the complex issue of local 8-1 vote. or appoint and after an hour of bylaw, the process, points of committee had endorsed a referred it to budget discus- power generation for Northern A shortage of baseball dia- procedural wrangling decided order and recorded votes on a staff recommendation that sions. York Region and several monds was causing problems to obtain a legal opinion. 5-3 vote council appointed council solicit public feedback The funding of the debates were held on the for the Aurora Minor Ball Council was advised that John Gallo to fill the vacancy but council referred the rec- Farmers’Market was also issue.Finally, all material was Association. the Aurora Bingo Hall on the caused by the resignation of ommendation back to staff for controversial as some mem- referred to staff to pull togeth- A general committee meet- Industrial Parkway was clos- Councillor Marsh.He finished more information. bers of council objected to the er and list the pros and cons of ing degenerated into one of ing at the end of May resulting ninth for a council seat in the Council was still having a expenditure of $3,000 for sup- the various items for a report the most heated and personal in a loss to the town of previous election. tough time adopting a position plies and expenses claiming to council. debates ever held which was $135,000 in 2008 as well as a Following the designation regarding the complex issue public funds should not be A number of residents from caused by an e-mail from loss to several local charities, of the Old Aurora Northeast of providing power generation used to promote private ven- the area surrounding the Councillor Evelyn Buck con- resulting in a tax increase Quadrant as the town's first for Northern York Region and dors while others argued that Orchard Heights water reser- tradicting comments made by from 5.4 to 5.9 per cent. Heritage Conservation once again the issue was the market was a community voir appeared before council the mayor at a public meeting The sale of the town District, council gave consid- referred to staff. event and the funds were to complain about vandalism, based on references Buck owned lands on Leslie Street eration to designating the The first six months of approved by a 7-2 vote. noise, under-age drinking and had received from a staff was the cause of a heated Southeast Quadrant of Old 2008 were interesting but not The historic bell believed to drug use at the reservoir member and she refused to debate and name-calling at Aurora South and Downtown very productive and more is be from the steam engine which was used as a gather- withdraw her comments. council between Councillors Aurora as Conservation yet to come in the remainder Toronto used to haul the first ing place for teenagers.York After almost seven months Evelyn Buck and Evelina Heritage Districts. of the year. train to Aurora in 1853 is locat- Regional Police agreed to rec- and innumerable special com- MacEachern.After order was ed outside the former library ommend improvements that mittee meetings in setting the restored the report was and was deteriorating due to could be made to the site and 2008 budget it was assumed received as information. For All Your Mortgage Needs lack of care.GO Transit offi- for council to hold a public final passage would be a rou- Every year town depart- cials offered to move the bell meeting to present the police tine affair, but more than three ments compile statistics relat- •Residential and Commercial Made Easy • Debt consolidation and Business for Self to near the railway station at findings. hours were spent before the ed to their operations and a Ed Schlotter, Mortgage Consultant GO's expense. Following a town inspec- $39 million operating budget summary of their accomplish- Serving Aurora The naming rights for the tion, the Graffiti Abatement Ad was finally adopted, up 5.4 per ments and initiatives from the Wellington Street East recre- Hoc Committee located 362 cent over the previous year. previous year which is com- 905.727.0776905.727.0112 ational complex was another graffiti sites of which 326 were The town received piled into an Annual Report. www.mortgageintelligence.ca/edschlotter controversial issue following on public property. $647,113 as a result of the Some councillors expressed © 2007, Mortgage Intelligence Inc., all rights reserved. ® Registered trademark of Mortgage Intelligence Inc. the gift of $2 million to the cap- The week of April 27 to provincial budget for municipal concern in the lack of council ital cost of the project by Frank May 3 was proclaimed as roads and bridge infrastruc- input resulting in the mayor Stronach resulting in the facili- National Volunteer Week in ture, which was entirely unex- issuing a Mayor's Report and FSCO # M 08001523 ty being eventually named the Aurora to honour and thank pected but needed. the annual report was not Stronach Aurora Recreational the volunteers of Aurora and The resignation of published. Complex. encourage others to commit Councillor Grace March was A lengthy, controversial Another controversial issue to future volunteer service. received with regrets by many debate took place at general was the relocation of the Aurora citizens as she was committee over a proposed A&F Hair Elite Council was advised that ✁ Barbershop & Hair Styling Farmers’Market from the the vacant land at Tyler and one of the councillors who Code of Conduct which was Temperance Street parking lot Yonge Streets had changed tried to bring some sense of brought about as a result of an Men’s Haircut, Wash and Style to the Town Park which had ownership and the new owner decorum and reality to council alleged leak to the media from with this ad. Only $18 ✁ previously been supported by submitted a revised plan of in administering the affairs of a private meeting. council but when it came time development but parking was Women’s Haircut for a final decision, there was a problem and it was referred with wash a flip-flop and a deferral until to staff for a report. $24 $28 downtown merchants could What was a relatively sim- In the Aurora Shopping Centre - by No Frills be canvassed. ple report regarding the estab- Lighting fixtures for path- lishment of a staff Customer 905-727-6212 ways in Lambert Willson Park Service Initiative Team devel- was another controversial oped into a complex issue as issue as it was sent back to some councillors disagreed staff several times and even with the report and gave the though a comprehensive staff perception they did not trust report was provided it wasn't the opinion of their staff.The what some members wanted debate deteriorated into per- and the project was deferred sonalities resulting in the • Aurora’s First Choice For Driver Training once again for a complete re- whole issue being referred to 905-713-3733 write of the staff report. a private session. A presentation ceremony At a previous meeting • MTO Licenced & Approved Course Provider was held at a council meeting council agreed to support a ON-GOING MONTHLY CLASSES for citizens nominated for the group of residents in their MOON GARDEN www.ontarionewdrivers.ca Ontario Heritage Trust opposition to a subdivision RESTAURANT Since 1969 Community Recognition proposal including a golf $ 95 Awards to recognize Susan course on Leslie Street and SPECIALSPECIAL Dinner for 4 - 32 Walmer, Harry Lumsden, their appeal to the Ontario William Devins, Michael and Municipal Board even though 4 Egg Rolls Beth Egan, Kirsten Kontor and the town's official plan pro- Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls David Walker with Janice vides for the development of Honey Garlic Breaded Spare Ribs Ferandes receiving the the lands. Beef with Broccoli If your car is Lieutenant Governor's Ontario With the winter over and Chicken Chow Mein Heritage Award for Individual the snow disappearing, the Chicken Fried Rice Achievement and Dr.John Mayor's Anti-Litter Day was TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY Fully Licensed under L.L.B.O. colder inside than McIntyre the Lieutenant 15229 Yonge St., Aurora Just south of Wellington. held in April with citizens and Parking in behind.905-727-3101 Governor's Award for Lifetime groups volunteering to partici- Achievement. pate. out,it’s time The circulation of e-mails The controversial between members of council $600,000 artificial turf soccer and staff became an issue field at Sheppard's Bush cre- and efforts were made to ated more controversy at to visit... bring them under control and council when staff presented to determine which issues an amended agreement with YORK SPRING & RADIATOR to have your heater flushed! CANADA’S Heater flushes that actually work, LEADING PLAN especially for newer Taurus & Dodge. in Group Benefits For Firms with 1–50 People IT’S COOL TO BE HOT! Please call 905-750-0032 60 Industrial 905 Johnson Financial Group 727-3121 11Rod Johnson; ext. 223, Ian Johnson; ext. 222 Pkwy.North,Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of January 13, 2009 - 13 Aurora 2008:A Year in Review By SCOTT JOHNSTON than a few hundred residents. July 5 - When faced with the charge that certain councillors always vote FAMILY LAW LAWYER Jan.1 - As a New Years' Resolution, Aurora Council commits to ridding as a "gang of five" on yes/no issues, Council suggests future votes be based Patrick M.Gaffney itself of its reputation of being dysfunctional. on multiple choice. Practicing all aspects of Family Law to Jan.15 - Following an increase in town license fees for dogs and cats, July 11 - No peaking allowed in Aurora, as the town turns down a pro- resolve parenting, support, and property issues arising from separating families. pet stores see an increase in aardvark adoptions. posed peak generating station. A practitioner of Collaborative Family Jan.24 - With Aurora Cable's upgrade to High Definition, watching July 15 - The recommendations of the Graffiti Abatement Committee are Law Ð a client controlled, lawyer assisted, Aurora Council on TV provides a new improved picture, but the same old leaked ahead of time in spray paint on two buildings, a street sign and a out-of-court process focussing on achieving mutually acceptable solutions. content. super mailbox. Feb.2 - The groundhog predicts six weeks before someone quits coun- July 23 - If you're not going to do it, then I'm not going to do it, as coun- ¥ 1/2 hour free consultation ¥ accepts Legal Aid cil. cil says it will approve completion of a portion of the Nokiidaa Trail in town #201 - 16610 Bayview Avenue,Newmarket Feb.9 - New activities in this year's Aurora Arctic Adventure include only if Newmarket completes their bit (which it doesn't). PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0023 windrow scaling and supermailbox defreezing. July 28 - Council's decision not to impose a levy to raise funds for e-mail: [email protected] Feb.16 - In an effort to keep this year's tax increase as low as possible, Southlake Hospital saves money for all Aurorans, except those who use council considers cutting back on either entering the town in this year's water, as water and sewer rates are hiked. Communities in Bloom competition, or the use of high-priced lawyers. Aug.2 - With Town Clerk Bob Panizza the latest in a long list of people Guess which it chooses? who have announced their retirement, the Town of Aurora is down to six Call me if you need Feb.19 - Our town is now Mr.Rogers' neighbourhood, as Ted Rogers remaining staff members. solutions for your investment buys Aurora Cable. Aug.16 - Doors are open all over town for Doors Open, except at Wells and retirement portfolio in 2009! Feb.28 - Everyone (re)loves a parade, as after a one year absence, the Street School, which remains closed. Canada Day parade is given the support of council. Aug.22 - The decision to not install additional public restrooms in town Mutual Funds, Bonds Mar.5 - When Aurora reveals it is almost broke, just as the Church Street parks, results in fewer games going into overtime or extra innings. Stocks on all leading exchanges School is given a government grant of $775,000, the town looks for a grant Aug.26 - Rogers Cable continues to integrate itself into the community Stephen Forsey CIM FCSI to cover the proposed tax increase. by cancelling long-running local TV shows Plugged In, Sports Beat and Our Investment Advisor Mar.11 - The solution to solving traffic congestion at the current location Town. JONES, GABLE & COMPANY of the Farmers’Market is to move it to Town Park, which requires closing off Sep.2 - Council's vote to start documenting all unanimous decisions is LIMITED (Member CIPF) an entire street. not unanimous. www.jonesgable.com 905-726-9343 Mar.20 - The town provides 14,000 Easter eggs for its annual hunt, but Sep.8 - While a gateway sign is finally approved for the east side of town, with snow still on the ground, participants must provide their own shovels. the proposed wording, "Aurora - Admission $5", has yet to be confirmed. Mar.29 - Aurora's participation in Earth Hour, a global effort to reduce Sep.12 - Due to extreme dysfunction, the government announces an electricity use for one hour between 8 and 9 p.m., results in both significant early election.Unfortunately, it's at the Federal level. energy conservation, and many jokes about the lights being off at Town Hall. Sep.23 - The cost to provide residents behind Canadian Tire with three Apr.8 - For those who thought traffic couldn't get any worse at the inter- street lights comes to $360 - if you don't count the $42,346 in staff and coun- section of Yonge and Wellington, dedicated bus lanes are proposed for cil time spent on this issue over the past two years. Yonge Streeet. Sep.28 - Council proudly advises that its list of outstanding issues is up to 40% Apr.14 - The town threatens to remove garbage bins from parks if pet down to 374 items. SAVEon your heating costs with the owners don't stop dumping their pet waste in them, but defers a decision to Oct.11 - The Apple and Honey festival is chosen as the theme of one of remove picnic tables and benches, if people keep putting their feet on them. the final Farmers' Markets, over the alternate choice of Brussels Sprout and Carrier Infinity 96 furnace Apr.23 - The town's infrastructure reserve fund gets so low that there's Vegemite festival. just enough left to pay for a piggy bank to hold future reserve funds. Oct.14 - The windrow clearing issue is back before council, but it's felt May 4 - Proposed options for filling the councillor position vacated by there's still lots of time to sort it out before it snows. Grace Marsh include a by-election, nominating the 9th place candidate, or Oct.31 - It's a scary Halloween as a number of kids go out dressed as appointing the first resident who will sign a Code of Conduct. construction pylons. May 15 - GO Transit announces a new parking garage that will provide Nov.11 - The revelation that the town's CAO may have been fired over the 850 new spaces Aurora currently needs.Unfortunately, by the time the unapproved rink repairs neatly deflects questions as to why a new state-of- garage opens in 2010, the town is expected to require 1,238 spaces. the-art facility less than a year old already needs several hundred thousand May 20 - The discovery of an ancient well on Victoria Street means that dollars worth of repairs. at least one home owner in town won't be affected by the summer water Nov.20 - After a number of new complaints about the traffic calming ban. measures in the northeast part of town, someone finally comes to their May 27 - Environmentalists and insects rejoice as the pending pesti- defence.Unfortunately, it's the "Society of Car Brake and Suspension Repair cides bylaw passes another hurdle. Mechanics". When You Want It Done Right June 2 - The town considers forcing Aurora gas stations to provide full Nov.28 - Six snowfalls later, Aurorans are still awaiting a decision on York Region’s Choice for Home Renovations service.If this is successful, they'll look at telling retailers what products they windrows. can sell, volunteer groups what services they can provide, and the media Dec.5 - It's not considered a good sign when the town charges residents what news it can report. $5 each for copies of the proposed Parks Pricing Policy. June 10 - Sue Walmer accepts the title of Citizen of the Year, but declines Dec.17 - With zero new builds in 2008, Habitat for Humanity maintains ALL RENOVATIONS the role of town CAO. its perfect record for constructing new houses in Aurora. June 24 - The windrow clearing issue is discussed in plenty of time for a Dec.25 - Much to Longos' disappointment, Santa can't fit a new traffic Inside AND Outside. decision to be made before winter. light for Wellington west of Bayview in his sleigh. 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