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Former Aurora Mayor Phyllis Morris for Ms. Morris, argued that Mr. Hogg, Mr. who heard the case. "My friends are had her day in court last Tuesday as her Johnson, and Ms. Bishenden have going to argue that this case is about the lawyer argued for the courts to compel information regarding anonymous right of expression, the right of political local bloggers Richard Johnson, Bill posters on the Aurora Citizen website, expression and that they must be Hogg, and Elizabeth Bishenden to something the three named in the suit informed by charter values even though release information pertaining to the deny having access to. this is a defamation case." identities of anonymous online posters "This case is about a politician's rep- A balancing act needs to be per- Ms. Morris alleges defamed her. utation and her right to defend it against formed in cases such as these where At the hearing for what is known as anonymous commenters who have some case laws have stated anony- a Norwich Motion, which took place in made terrible statements about her," mous communications should be pro- Newmarket-Aurora Member of Parliament Lois Brown gets a dart Toronto on March 15, Ken Clark, lawyer said Mr. Clark to Justice Carole Brown, Please see page 14 lesson from Jason Bell during a media event Friday announcing the Canadian Championship Dart tournament that will be held at the Aurora Legion in May. The Aurora Legion will host the event, May 13 to 16, as part of the 65th anniversary of the branch. Other side fights back... Players are expected to be in Aurora for the tourney from every Phyllis Morris' motion to have the igation, have an opportunity to exam- urgent that we want to avail our- province in the country. The community is invited to attend the courts compel Richard Johnson, Bill ine them in discovery to obtain the selves of the opportunity to get this event, said committee chairman and branch president Rick Hogg, and Elizabeth Bishenden to information they seek, he argued. information now. In our submission, Preston. Auroran photo by David Falconer release any information they have to "My friend has said in his submis- they are unable to satisfy that." indentify anonymous, allegedly sion that unless they are successful In his arguments, Mr. Sinclair defamatory posters is an "extraordi- today that they won't know this infor- rejected Mr. Clark's claims that spe- Klees asks Powerstream nary request", said lawyer Charles mation," said Mr. Sinclair in response cific words were not pled in their Sinclair, representing the three to arguments put forth earlier in the statement of claim because Ms. named in the suit, at last Tuesday's day by Ken Clark on behalf of Ms. Morris wanted to mitigate damages not to pass cost to users hearing. Morris. "That is not the case. What in the process. Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank their customers. It is extraordinary because the they are essentially doing is coming This argument could be made by Klees has called on the “For the utilities to turn around plaintiff will, through the course of lit- to court and saying this matter is so Please see page 14 Powerstream Board of Directors and attempt to recover the dam- not to pass on to its Aurora cus- ages and costs of a lawsuit they tomers the cost of a class action lost from their customers, who Five Aurora street facelifts lawsuit that resulted in the award- they overcharged in the first place ing of more than $18 million in is outrageous" said Klees. "The damages against the provinces' Ontario Energy Board may have to start ahead of schedule utilities. felt compelled to allow them to do The lawsuit was based on the this for technical reasons, but it Berczy Street, Engelhard Drive, in a report to council. "The benefit tender dates for the Spruce Street, Late Payment Penalties policy doesn't pass the fairness test and Irwin Avenue, Metcalfe Street and of starting the tendering process Engelhard Drive (from Furbacher under which natural gas and the utilities should simply absorb Spruce Street will get facelifts this early is the increased potential for Lane to Vandorf Sideroad), Berczy hydro-electric utilities have these costs internally.” Spring as council has advanced more competitive bids as contrac- Street, and Metcalfe Street (from charged customers a penalty if Newmarket Hydro has already their reconstruction projects. tors secure their projects and the Berczy to Edward Street) projects payments were received past the advised the OEB that it will not bill The approval to go out to tender ability for an early start once the earlier this month, while the tender due date. The Supreme Court of customers for its share of the on these projects sooner than construction season begins. date for the Irwin Avenue recon- Canada ruled that in some circum- damages, but Powerstream has anticipated came earlier this month "[Infrastructure and struction project is slated for stances, the amount charged not yet made a decision about for the reconstruction of Berczy Environmental Services] staff has Thursday. exceeded the 60 per cent maxi- how it intends to handle the issue. Street, Irwin Avenue and Spruce found that by tendering one project Reconstruction on Spruce mum rate of interest allowed Klees sent a letter to Brian Street, and the partial reconstruc- at a time it allows bidders the Street is proposed to kick off May under the Criminal Code of Bentz, president and CEO of tion of Engelhard and Metcalfe. opportunity to aggressively price 16, while the projects for Canada. Powerstream, asking that the "The design for the road recon- each project and eliminates the Engelhard, Berczy, and Metcalfe After losing the court chal- board of directors not pass on any struction projects is complete and possibility of forcing bidders to have a proposed starting date of lenge, utilities appealed to the more costs to the customers. tendering can proceed immediate- choose between multiple con- June 6. Ontario Energy Board for the right Klees writes about the situation ly," said Ilmar Simanovskis, tracts." Irwin Avenue is scheduled for to recover the more than $18 mil- in his column, which appears this Aurora's Director of Infrastructure Mr. Simanovskis proposed the Please see page 14 lion in damages and costs from week on Page 5.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Mansion on Industrial Parkway South beginning at 6 p.m. Dance to TUESDAY, MAY 17 The third in a series of evening chats by Aurora historian Jacqueline Stuart the music of Freddie Vette and The Flames and meet and have your At 7.30 p.m. the Evergreen Choir, under the direction of Richard Heinzle, happens this evening at the Aurora Cultural Centre, beginning at 7 p.m. Tonight picture taken with Elvis Presley, who is really Kevin Mills from invites you to join them for their Spring concert at the Aurora Seniors Centre, “Our Aurora Heritage: Taking a Closer Look”. There is complimentary admis- Richmond Hill. Tickets sell for $60 a person, which includes a three- 90 John West Way, when they present "We’ll Sing you a Song". Admission is sion and refreshments and no registration is required. course meal and are available at Aurora Used Books, 95 Edward $10 for adults, while children, 14 and under, are free. Tickets are available in THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Street. 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SATURDAY, MARCH 26 The Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair final day at the Aurora Cultural Centre, formerly the Church Street School, happens today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Site is fully accessible at the north entrance. For further information call 905-713-1818 or [email protected]. * * * * The Aurora Cultural Centre is turning down the lights and turning up the * fun for Earth Hour Unplugged. A evening of family-style entertainment, includ- *(For Royal LePage) * Based on Gross Income Generated ing local musicians Jamie Miller and David Rankine, and our signature “Punch in the Dark” mocktail! Free admission; accessible entrance at the north glass Marilyn Redvers, Sales Representative doors. 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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 The Aurora Historical Society will hold an Opening Reception for the exhib- it “Arresting Images: Mugshots from the OPP Museum” including lectures by documentary photographers, Johan Hallberg-Campbell and Cheol Joon Baek from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Aurora Cultural Centre. The exhibit will continue until May 19th. The two lecturers will speak between 6 and 7 p.m. at the Reception only. TUESDAY, APRIL 5 It’s time to join the Tuesday Philosophy Club and learn things like: What is $334,900 $299,000 the meaning of life? In a friendly, informal atmosphere, the Aurora Public Library will tackle this question. No prior experience in philosophy required-just CHARMING TOWNHOME IN EAST AURORA! SUPER-CONDO - CORNER UNIT! JUST LISTED! an inquisitive mind. Event begins at 7 p.m in the Lebovic Room. Pre-register at the Adult Information Desk, or call 905-727-9493, option 4 Shows beautifully! Lovely, open-concept main floor! 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"The the residents of Tyler Street area and it is used winter Glass Drive amid safety delegation status two weeks schools, a soccer pitch... School Board will be con- are going to be unhappy and summer and two concerns from some local ago with the purpose of pre- there is no safe passage sulted during the detailed with this, but I think we, as a schools," said Councillor residents about pedestrian senting our request for side- along that road other than design phase to provide council, need to make the Wendy Gaertner. safety on the stretch near walks in person. Now we're the paved pathway, as it is input and incorporate spe- St. Joseph's Catholic here to say thank you to the technically not a sidewalk. cial considerations should “Talk to me and discover how School. new council for listening to "Unfortunately that the School Board choose to Residents once again the concerns of the commu- paved area allows for no proceed with other onsite The Plan by Investors Group™ came forward to make their nity who have been working definition between the actu- modifications to improve Can help put more money in positions known at a meet- diligently together over the al road to where children student drop off in front of your pocket today.” ing of General Committee last several years to create walk, other than a small the school. Actual capital earlier this month to discuss a safe neighbourhood for all crack where it doesn't join works and cost sharing the Operating and Capital of us." properly. It doesn't give any arrangements will be deter- Jennifer Christensen, Budgets. Safety problems have reference to a separation for mined at that time. B.A. CFP, CDFA, TEP "Concerns of Glass arisen on the street from motor vehicles as they "Staff will continue to Ph. 905-726-8236 Drive have been brought to various issues such as the come along that road in work with St. Joseph Visit my new website: Council's attention many width of the street, which poor weather, bright sun- Catholic School during the jenniferchristensen.com times over the years as Ms. Smith said gives shine, at night, there is Glass Drive reconstruction Please call for upcoming seminar information these recent events are not "motorists the thought that a nothing to define that area period and have offered to new to our particular street," little quicker pace is accept- for walking." make appearances at the said resident Karen Smith, able", as well as the paved In a memo prepared for School Council meetings FORSOLD SALE who appeared as a dele- shoulders which act as a councillors by Ilmar should additional informa- gate to General Committee. poor substitute for side- Simanovskis, Director of tion be requested." RESULTS!R "On Friday evening, March walks. Infrastructure, Town Staff Although some council- A name you know... a personpe you trust! 4, a Mrs. Pearson received "Unfortunately one of the attended meetings to deter- lors expressed concern on an e-mail from the Director temporary decisions that mine if there are require- what this road reconstruc- of Infrastructure, which sim- were made was to pave one ments for improvement in tion might mean to other ply read, 'I just wanted to side only," said Ms. Smith. the area. road projects in Town, they Direct:Dire 905-727-1961 inform you that Council will "Paving gravel shoulders on "A long term resolution did vote to receive Mr. [email protected]@ be advancing the project that particular stretch of will be addressed through Simanovskis' memo and go design for 2011'. street, we have no curbs, the Glass Drive consulting ahead. SusanSusan CCoCowenwen York Group Realty Inc.I Brokerage SaSalesles ReRepresentativepresentative IndependentlyIIdndepen den tltlyt ownedo and operated Turn off your lights Saturday, March 26 The Town of Aurora is conservation organiza- How can residents par- For a free copy of the DAMIR VRANCIC issuing invitations to resi- tion. ticipate? Town of Aurora's Earth dents and businesses to The event started in 1. Visit the Town of Hour contest poster, send LAW OFFICE participate in Earth Hour 2007 in Sydney, Australia Aurora on Facebook at a request to earth- BUSINESS LAW, 2011. when 2.2 million individu- www.facebook.com/towno [email protected]. REAL ESTATE, It happens Saturday, als and more than 2,000 faurora For full contest rules WILLS & ESTATES March 26 from 8.30 to businesses turned their 2. Click on the “Like” and regulations, visit 9.30 p.m. lights off for one hour to button and tell the town www.aurora.ca/environme Last year, during Earth take a stand against cli- what you're doing for nt. 905-841-6411 Hour, the Town of Aurora mate change. Earth Hour. If you do, the "Earth hour extends far Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 as a whole reduced its A year later on March Town of Aurora will have a beyond this one-hour, electricity consumption by 29, Earth Hour became a tree planted on your once a year event," said 13 per cent. global sustainability behalf by Trees Ontario, Mayor Geoffrey Dawe in a First up is "Earth Hour - movement with more than according to Michelle statement. "Powering Unplugged", a free family 50 million people across Dudzik, Communications down on March 26 is a event hosted by the Aurora 35 countries participating. Specialist for the Town of symbol of your pledge to Cultural Centre on WWF Canada reported Aurora. You can also enter conserving energy and Saturday beginning at that more than 128 coun- the contest by sending keeping our environment 7.30 p.m. tries and territories (1.3 your tips to earth- clean. The Town is asking 50% OFF The Cultural Centre is billion people) participat- [email protected]. you to make a more per- "turning down the lights ed in Earth Hour 2010, 3. E-mail your number manent pledge. Share FULL PROGRAMS* and "turning up the fun" for making it the largest vol- one tip for reducing ener- how you make your world *Excluding Products an evening of entertain- untary action ever wit- gy consumption to earth- a cleaner place on our ment which, they say, will nessed. 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Poor Ronnie
By RON WALLACE
Sorry, Mr. Klees, you’re not an MP
It’s no secret that Frank Klees and I are friends. Have been ever since I wrote that column about him, several years ago, calling him “Frank Who”. He was running for politics - not his first time, mind you - and I met him prior to 1995 in what was then the Canada Trust bank at Yonge and Dunning. As far as I was concerned, if your name was Klees, you must have owned that place in Richmond Hill known as Klees Meats. Like I said, Klees’ attempt at politics was not his first. Back in 1975, he narrowly lost to Liberal Remo Mancini in the riding of Essex South. He was 24 years old, having been born March 6, 1951, which now makes him 60. Klees was born in Landau, West Germany. His parents were German pioneers whose ancestors settled in parts of eastern Europe that would later be known as Hungary and Yugoslavia. At the age of five, Klees came with his family to Canada by boat and settled in Leamington. He lost to Mancini a second time in the 1977 election, and did not run as a candidate again until 1995, but remained active as a party member. He worked as a businessman the intervening years, beginning in the financial services sector with the Canada Life Assurance Co., then became an entrepreneur, and started a sports agency which represented professional athletes. He also co-founded the Municipal Gas Corporation in 1990, and served as its executive vice-president until 1997. When he sold the business, which was located in the same building as the Canada Trust branch, it had grown to a significant enterprise with 55,000 customers. From 1992 to 1994, he was third vice-president and policy chair of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. Klees was first elected to the legislature in the election of 1995, defeating for- mer Liberal leadership candidate Charles Beer. At that time, the riding was York Mackenzie and covered Aurora, Newmarket and King. Klees was easily re-elected in the 1999 provincial election, but that was when he ran in the riding of Oak Ridges, and he joined the cabinet of Premier Mike Harris as Chief Government Whip, Deputy House Leader and Minister without Portfolio. In 2000, Klees was preparing to run as a candidate for the leadership of the new Canadian Alliance, but withdrew because one of his key financial backers insisted on a last-minute deal to If there was any doubt that the Aurora United side, and the bigger spire. It was replaced with a make a significant funding commitment conditional on Klees Church once had pointed towers on it, this post- shorter steeple, however, both were removed in throwing his support to one of the other candidates on the second card should clear up all doubts. From the postcard 1943 after being struck by lightning several times. ballot. collection of former deputy-mayor Bob McRoberts, The sanctuary was modified in 2009, and was the After returning to the backbenches for a year, he was reap- comes this gem which shows the church, at the first significant redesign of the building in more pointed to cabinet on October 3, 2002 as Minister of Tourism and corner of Yonge and Tyler, with the pointed towers than 100 years. also served as Minister of Transportation. He also carried out in place. The large one was taken off when a rare responsibilities as Chief Government Whip and Deputy House cyclone struck Aurora in 1893. The Aurora United Leader. Church congregation is the oldest in Aurora. The Klees was re-elected in 2003 in the Oak Ridges riding (one of church is still used as a place of worship having 24 Progressive Conservatives elected) and even though his party “Aurora’s Independent did not form the government, he was the Official Opposition Critic stood on the corner since 1818. That year a log Community Newspaper” for Education and Citizenship and Immigration and a member of cabin was built for worship and served the congre- gation until 1855 when a new frame church was the Legislative Standing Committee on Justice. Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. Klees was a candidate in the 2004 Ontario Progressive built on site, but it was gutted by fire in 1877. The at 95 Edward Street, Conservative leadership election which took place on September current church was built in 1878 of brick with a Aurora, L4G 1W1 18, 2004. stone foundation. It boasted two spires, the taller He was endorsed by Tory MPPs Jerry Ouellette, Ted of which rose to a height of 146 feet, and provided Publisher Emeritus Chudleigh and Bill Murdoch, and groups such as the Conservative the town with a prominent landmark. The cyclone Rosemary Schumaker Youth Coalition. The other candidates in the race were Whitby- destroyed the stained glass windows on the south Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty and former Rogers Communications CEO Editorial Production John Tory, who now is a regular on CFRB radio. Letter to the Editor Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor He was eliminated from the contest after placing third on the [email protected] [email protected] first ballot; Tory subsequently won on the second ballot. In 2007, he was elected in the riding of Newmarket-Aurora Brock Weir Photography [email protected] David Falconer (remember when they wanted to split Aurora in half with one rid- Pack your own [email protected] ing west of Yonge Street and another east?) Following his election, Advertising Frank became the Official Opposition Critic for Transportation and Bob Ince Main Number [email protected] Infrastructure. food at No Frills, 905-727-3300 Frank did better in the 2009 leadership race placing second Diane Buchanan Classifieds behind the winner, Tim Hudak. [email protected] 905-727-7128 [email protected] Klees lives in town and I wonder why I started to tell you all reader suggests Trish Miller-Kostin [email protected] about him. Facsimile Machine Oh yeah, it was the reference The Auroran made last week To the editor, items first) so there is less 905-727-2620 Administration about him being a Member of Parliament. chance of anything being Patricia Wallace We called him an MP, instead of an MPP, which is what he is. Re: Packing of gro- squashed or broken. He didn’t say anything about the huge picture we ran of him on ceries, Letter to the editor, Another alternative is to Editorial policy Page 11. You’re welcome, Mr. Klees. week of March 15. shop at a store such as No Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must Several others called us to point out the error of our ways. Frills where you pack your include name and phone number, although number will not be published, and be limited to 600 words. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. At any rate, to set the record straight, Lois Brown is the One way of trying to own groceries to your stan- Member of Parliament (MP) for Newmarket-Aurora, and Frank is ensure that fragile items get dards and also save money Advertising policy the Member of Provicial Parliament (MPP) for the same riding. packed on the top of the bag on everything you purchase. Of course, when I was growing up, provincial members were is to place your items on the Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must known as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). belt in the order you wish W. Russell be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. Sorry, Frank... and Lois. them to be packed (heavier Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of March 22, 2011 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston
Frankly Speaking More Hydro madness By Frank Klees MPP Newmarket-Aurora
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, hydro of the Criminal Code to make it a criminal offence to Stop the Madness! customers get another shock! receive an interest payment at an effective rate of interest As if the rate increases, Debt Retirement Charges, exceeding an annual amount of 60 per cent). Even the Minister of Energy sees the gross unfairness Smart Meter fees and HST aren't enough, here's the lat- After extended court proceedings, the Supreme Court of this decision, and in a letter to all utilities asked them est stranger-than-fiction hydro story. of Canada ruled that in some circumstances, the Late not to pass these costs on to their customers. Have you heard the one about the villain who was con- Payment Penalty as charged by the utilities resulted in an I can report that Newmarket Hydro has decided to victed of charging his customers interest rates that were in effective rate of interest in excess of 60 per cent and thus respect that request and advised the Ontario Energy excess of the amount allowed under the criminal code? contravened section 347 of the Criminal Code. Board that it will not be recovering these costs directly And when the court ordered him to pay a huge fine, he from its customers. had the gall to ask the court for permission to recover the $18 Million Plus Settlement In the end, of course, the customer always pays. amount of the fine by billing the same customers that he overcharged in the first place? On April 21, 2010 the Ontario Superior Court of Justice No decision yet for Aurora customers That could never happen in the real world, you say. approved a settlement with the utilities in the amount of But that's precisely what happened in the world of our $18,382,125. (This included $17 million in damages and According to a spokesperson for Powerstream, the util- hydro utilities. balance for legal fees and taxes). ity that serves Aurora, no decision has yet been made as And one way or another, your electricity bill will be hit I won't go into the details here of how the rest of this to whether Aurora customers will be billed for one more time with charges that have nothing to do with story unfolded, but you can find a link to the Ontario Powerstream's share of these costs. how much hydro you use. Energy Board's Decision on my website, and see for your- In a letter to Powerstream's President and Board of self. Directors, I asked that as a matter of fairness, any costs Late Payment Penalty In short, having been found out, and directed to pay a related to this court decision should not be billed to its in Excess of 60% Interest Rate fine of more than $18 million, the utilities asked the customers. Ontario Energy Board to let them recover the damages I encourage you to register the same request by calling Here's what happened: for years, municipally owned from their customers. Powerstream at 1-877-963-6900 or by emailing the hydro-electric utilities and natural gas utilities have been And guess what? President at [email protected]. charging a Late Payment Penalty to customers who The very quasi-judicial board that should be looking out Hopefully common sense will prevail, and we will be missed the due date on their bills. Class action lawsuits for the interests of consumers, ruled in favour of the utili- spared yet one more reach into our pockets. were brought against the utilities claiming that these ties and told them to go at us once again! As always, I welcome your comments and advice on charges were so high that they actually violated the Starting in June, our local hydro companies can now this and any other issue of concern to you. Please feel free Criminal Code interest provision. begin charging us what they consider to be our portion of to call me at 905-750-0019 or through my website at (In 1981, the Federal Parliament amended section 347 their fines. www.frankklees.com.
Inside Aurora Wake-up call By Scott Johnston
Most of the time, Aurora is a beautiful town. it's all a soggy, disgusting, and sometimes unrecognizable, after it's no longer needed. But this isn't really one of those times. mess. So for a short while at least, our town will be displaying You know what it's like to get out of bed early in the morn- Ick! a pretty drab colour palette. ing after a late night, or restless sleep, or perhaps an extra But garbage isn't all that's unsightly in town these days. Well, except for the odd discarded French fry container or "beverage" or three the previous night? For example, there's the grass and open fields. pop can. You stumble into the bathroom, grope for the light switch, Normally these are some of Aurora's most beautiful But fortunately, this phase doesn't last long. peer blearily into the mirror, and ... well … it's not a pretty features. As spring progresses and the town dries up, the fields sight. But before April showers bring May flowers, March and parks will become green again, and solid underfoot. That's kind of how Aurora is right now. showers bring mud, lots of mud. Folks will rake up their lawns, and tulips and daffodils will For months, our town has looked terrific under its white It clings tenaciously to your boots, gets tracked every- erupt from gardens and planter boxes. blanket of snow. where, and generally adds a lot of brown to the landscape. As for the litter, the annual mayor's clean-up day will see It was peaceful. It was beautiful. It was clean. And if you are brave enough to venture out onto the great numbers of enthusiastic and indispensable volunteers But with the warmer weather, and the days getting grass, you may discover that some of your neighbours are out picking up trash throughout town. longer, our town is shaking off the darkest season of the not as diligent at stooping and scooping for their pets as you Out on the streets, the Works department will sweep up year, and awaking from its winter slumber. assumed. all the sand, salt and gravel, after which any dusty remnants And just like some of us first thing in the morning, it's not Again; ick. will be washed away into the sewers by the next gentle rain. looking its best. Even the paved parts of town are not ready for their And soon, just like many of us first thing in the morning, That's because with the unblemished blanket of snow figurative close-up this time of year. after a shower and that all important first cup of coffee, now gone, it's revealed all of Aurora's blemishes. That's because roads, sidewalks and parking lots all over Aurora will be refreshed, and ready to face the world. Coffee cups, cigarette butts, newspapers, fast food wrap- Aurora are no longer covered in ice and snow, but in an inch We'll just have to bear with it a couple more weeks until pers, old municipal election signs, plastic bags...a whole of salt and a Sahara's worth of sand. it's fully awake. season's worth of discarded debris is lodged in every con- Now, I'm all for the Public Works department keeping us ceivable nook and cranny of town. safe all winter by spreading this on our roads. Feel free to e-mail Scott at: And, thanks to a generous supply of melt-water and rain, But that doesn't stop it from being a dirty, gritty nuisance [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of March 22, 2011 Letters to the Editor He’s seeking volunteers to monitor boxes To the editor, During the nesting season, Scheme, where this database have moved out of town and record nesting activities. located in the northwestern volunteers monitor these boxes is used for conservation and we now have an urgent need to This normally takes portion of the town around Cliff The Aurora Environmental throughout egg laying, hatch- research purposes. recruit new people to monitor between one and two hours Trail to Treegrove Circle, along Advisory Committee's ing and the fledgling period. Last year the town of nest-boxes if we are to contin- each visit. the Willow Farm Trail to Naturalization and Wildlife They record the results Aurora was the third largest ue covering all our nest boxes Skilled birders will have no Orchard Heights; in the centre Group has constructed more including the number of donor in Ontario with 427 nest during this and subsequent difficulty in identifying birds or of town in Sheppards Bush; in than 300 nest boxes from unhatched eggs and nestling records. nesting seasons. nest contents but we would the Arboretum; McKenzie donated material, with the help deaths on an easy to use stan- This has been and contin- This commitment is not also like to recruit volunteers Marsh and the Wildlife Park of volunteers. dardized form. ues to be one of our most strenuous and consist of visit- who have no bird identification and in the northeast portion of These have been placed in All this information is sent important conservation activi- ing a cluster of 10 to 20 boxes skills but who would like to town around State Farm Way. the Town's parks and open on-line to the Royal Ontario ties in the town. Recently sev- every 2 to 3 weeks between learn how to develop or If you have time and live spaces. Museum's Nest Record eral of our regular volunteers early May and mid-August, to improve them by teaming up close by any of these locations with one of our more experi- and would like to learn or help enced nest monitors until you with monitoring our nest boxes, consider yourself able to visit please call 905-727-8979. Reader requires our help boxes and record the contents on your own. David Tomlinson to aid earthquake victims We have a group of boxes Aurora Better teen driver meets To the editor, school gymnasiums, with some of my fellow will be collecting because which are far from being JET members who have the people in Japan don't My name is Tanya warm, even with hun- survived the earthquake have the comfort to drive bigger discounts ® Gardecky and I am a for- dreds of people in them. and they have set up a or to be warm or to stay Let me show you how our Steer Clear discount can teach your teennts better driving mer member of the JET Many of my friends fund called "Save Miyagi". out of bad weather. habits while you save money. (Japanese Exchange and there (both foreigners and Half the proceeds of They need our help and Are you there? Teaching) program. Japanese) are struggling my fundraiser will go to they need it now! LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR STATE FARM IS THERE. When I returned from Providing Insurance and Financial Services I lived in the port city of day to day, due to limited them, so they can go out 905-727-8400 Shiogama, which is a 15- access to water, food, and buy all the necessi- Japan, the mayor of Peter Virtanen 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 CLU Agent, Aurora (Just south of the soccer fields) minute train ride from and power. ties (such as food, water Shiogama sent a note to Sendai City, in Miyagi The lack of heat and and blankets etc) and our mayor in Aurora, say- precture from August, the freezing temperatures help people in their imme- ing that at any time the 2009, until September, just adds to their struggle. diate area and the other people of Aurora would be 2010. The emotional pain half shall go to the Red welcome in Shiogama As you most likely and suffering from having Cross, so that medical with open arms. know, Miyagi prefecture, lost friends and relatives, and other needs can be We need to show we along with Iwate prefec- some swept away before given. care. ture and Fukushima pre- their very eyes, is simply One hundred per cent Feel free to contact me fecture, were recently beyond belief. of the donations are with questions or if you devastated by a 9.0 On my days off, I had going to Japan. want to donate at earthquake, followed by a travelled to a lot of the the My pledge is to visit at [email protected]. massive tsunami on towns they are showing least 1,000 houses in March 11. on the news, have met Aurora, to collect dona- Tanya Gardecky They've had more than many of the people who tions. Aurora 200 (some quite severe) live all along the East Even if you have aftershocks and, to make coast. already donated money, I matters worse, they are The fact that I cannot would ask you to spare now dealing with radiation go over and help is heart- some loose change for How to manage your leaks at the Dai-ichi breaking and so, I have this fundraiser. Nuclear Plant. started this fundraiser, as As a town we can set Those whose houses it is the only thing I can an example for all the small business electricity are destroyed are living in do to help. other communities! evacuation centres, like I have been in contact Rain, shine, or snow, I costs with Time-of-Use prices A free information session on Thursday, Reader says thanks March 24th at 6:00 p.m. This workshop will examine Time-of-Use (TOU) prices for electricity to our community and what they mean for your business. A representative from PowerStream will present practical strategies for reducing and To the editor, Japanese-Canadians in time donation of $5 (added Aurora and Newmarket are to your phone bill.) shifting electricity use that can improve energy effi ciency. We've all witnessed the folding 1,000 origami And there are many This session will outline new Conservation and Demand Management seemingly endless disas- cranes, which are a symbol companies, including programs for 2011 that provide incentives for making your business ters in Japan. of hope, courage and deter- Scotia Bank and ING, run- Time-of-Use Rates at Work As a Japanese-Canadian mination. ning matching fundraising more energy effi cient. It will also demonstrate , I want to thank everyone in We hope to give these campaigns. an online interactive tool for businesses that can let you try out various the community who has out for $1 donations, as On behalf of all conservation scenarios and see how much they can save you on energy costs. been so kind and generous. soon as we find a place Japanese-Canadians in So many friends, even where we can set up! this community, thank you When: Thursday, March 24th, 2011, THURSDAY MARCH 24 strangers who guess I might You can also donate so much, Aurorans, for your 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. be Japanese have stopped directly to the Red Cross, kindness. (registration begins at 5:30 p.m.) PM – 7 PM to express concern and simply by texting the word 6 sadness, and Canadians ASIA to 30333 from your Tomoyo O’Hara Where: Aurora Public Library, AURORA LIBRARY everywhere are generously cellphone to make a one- Aurora 15145 Yonge Street, Aurora contributing to the relief FREE! effort. This event is for PowerStream business It makes me realize there ONUMENTS BY are so many warm hearted M customers only and open to all Aurora and people in the world who HOMPSONS Richmond Hill businesses. Pre-registration is required. care for others. TA New Approach to Memorial Design. Pre-registration (Aurora businesses): There have been stories in the news that some char- * Granite markers and monuments Call Caroline Rusnell at (905) 727-7262. * Cemetery lettering and restoration ities have received more * Bronze markers and vases Pre-registration (Richmond Hill businesses): donations than they can * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities immediately use. * Portrait Etchings Call Lucy Chen at (905) 884-1961, ext. 25. Yet the need will go on Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed for many months, even Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments sponsored by: years. Many, many people have 905-727-5421 lost their homes, and many 530 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora L4G 6W8 children have lost their par- Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of ents. Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. THE AURORAN, Week of March 22, 2011 - 7 Liberals pick Peterson to run Newmarket lawyer Kyle doubt he wanted to come back Peterson was acclaimed the to the area and plant roots in a Federal Liberal candidate for sense of shared values. Newmarket-Aurora in a meeting "The best value, in my opin- Saturday, which means he will ion, is this sense of community carry the Liberal banner in the and the notion that we are all in next Federal election, an elec- this together," he said. "Our tion that could be called as early community has so many people as this week. who volunteer, who dedicate Mr. Peterson was acclaimed their time and money to so at the Saturday afternoon meet- many great causes. We know ing held at the Newmarket that every now and then our Seniors Meeting Place after friends need a hand-up. That is receiving a formal nomination nothing to be ashamed of and is, during the proceedings from the in fact, something to be quite previous Federal Liberal candi- proud of and that is why I am date, and former Aurora mayor, proud to call the Liberal party Tim Jones. home." "He will stand up and speak Mr. Peterson said the reason out for the riding and find ways why he wants to be Member of within the party to make it work," Parliament for Newmarket- Mr. Jones told a packed room of Aurora is because he believes party faithful. "He is someone the riding needs someone "who who will speak up on behalf of puts the community ahead of the riding and I think that bodes politics”. well for us. It is something we The public need to "demand haven't had for the last few integrity" from their public offi- years." cials and Mr. Peterson said he With the nomination itself out will run a "positive campaign" in of the way, and after a formal the riding. introduction from Federal cabi- "That will not prevent us from net minister and current pointing out the differences Markham-Unionville MP John between me and my oppo- McCallum, Mr. Peterson said he nents," he said. "I will make sure was "honoured and humbled" to that the voters know that I hap- stand before the crowd as the pen to believe we should be able Newly-minted Federal Liberal candidate Kyle next Liberal candidate. to trust our government, "Since the end of January whether or not we agree with Peterson is joined by supporters and party our riding's membership has their policies. faithful at Saturday's nomination meeting in doubled, and today I am "I will make sure the voters Newmarket. Left to right are Newmarket pleased to be acclaimed as your know that I happen to believe we Councillor Chris Emanuel, Peterborough candidate as a result of this," should be able to trust our gov- said Mr. Peterson. "This is due to ernment, whether or not we Councillor Bob Hall, Aurora Councillor Paul • Aurora’s First Choice For Driver Training the hard work and commitment agree with their policies. I believe Pirri, Mr. Peterson, Markham-Unionville MP 905-713-3733 of all of you and I want to thank governments should spend our John McCallum, former Aurora Mayor Tim you for that hard work, that sup- money wisely and let me be Jones, and former Newmarket Mayor Tom • MTO Licenced & Approved Course Provider port, and for that belief in our frank - I don't believe we can Taylor. Auroran photo by Brock Weir ON-GOING MONTHLY CLASSES campaign and what we are try- trust this government and I don't www.ontarionewdrivers.ca ing to do here in Newmarket and believe we can afford this gov- Aurora." ernment for any longer." you believe in open govern- Thanking his wife Andrea for For Mr. Peterson, primary ment, and most importantly, if her support, Mr. Peterson told issues coming up are education, you believe in an MP whose pri- audience members that the the economy, and the environ- mary concern will be serving his hard work is "only just begin- ment, and the Liberal party has community then I urge you to ning" and made the pledge to a "good track record" on these vote for me," he said. work hard during the upcoming issues, he said. Several confidence motions election campaign and, if suc- The Government also needs are expected to come up in the cessful, "as I know we will be, I to tackle the deficit as ignoring it House of Commons this week. plan to work even harder for you does nothing to stimulate job Pundits speculate an election to ensure that your voice is creation, he added. could be called as early as heard and your concerns are "If you believe in having a Sunday with an election date for addressed in Ottawa." pension when you retire, if you early May. After moving to Queensville believe in having health care Expected candidates in the at the age of 10 and attending when you need it, if you believe upcoming election include Newmarket's Huron Heights in being able to afford university Progressive Conservative Don’t know what to do for Earth Hour? 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[email protected] 14 - THE AURORAN, Week of March 22, 2011 Website negative to Morris: Clark From page 1 Aurora politics that would be and defamatory speech which several highlighted articles and candidates at a local school. court to say that conclusively, tected in certain circumstances, "negative" to Ms. Morris, said hurts "a personal reputation”. comments from the Aurora In commentary beneath he pointed to passages in the but political speech is "double Mr. Clark, who went on to say "[Politicians] must be given Citizen which he alleged were the post, Mr. Clark cited a com- cross-examination of former edged," he argued. that there was a big difference the opportunity to defend defamatory, including com- ment made by "A Few Dollars Town Solicitor Christopher The Aurora Citizen website between political speech criti- themselves and their reputa- ments that called Ms. Morris More" said Ms. Morris should Cooper, where he said posts was set up "almost with the cal to Ms. Morris in terms of tions," he said. "stupid", a "bully", "a coward be "hanged" from the mayoral had been removed after com- intent purpose" of discussing the performance on the job Mr. Clark went on to cite with nary a good thing to rec- chain. plaints from Mr. Cooper to Mr. ommend her", and that coun- "That is a violent threat; Hogg. cillors had "allowed them- whether or not they meant it "He's really the lynchpin in No information from selves to become the equiva- we can't be sure," said Mr. all of this," said Mr. Clark. lent of trained seals performing Clark. "There are a lot of cra- Ms. Bishenden, on the and barking" under her. zies on the Internet. That isn't other hand, knows who Morris, defence argues "That is pretty defamatory the only threat that Mayor "Aurora Citizen" is because and it is not just about a gov- Morris received as a result of "someone had to make her a From page 1 were engaging in commen- In his defence of Mr. ernment decision, but a per- these defamatory postings," moderator", Mr. Clark went anyone launching a defama- tary on a sitting mayor, Johnson, Mr. Clark said he sonal attack," said Mr. Clark. he continued, although he did onto allege, although he con- tion action, he said, and does- although Mr. Clark admitted was not alleged to have "Better examples" of not specify additional threats ceded that she may not have n't address the fact that former that some of the comments in defamed Ms. Morris, and he "defamatory" comments came and noted the police have the ability to identify IP Town Solicitor Christopher Mr. Cooper's affidavit are "a also addressed the changing in the form of comments made "refused to do a search war- addresses. Cooper's affidavit, which the particularly low form of com- nature of the claim against by an anonymous commenter rant" to obtain their identities. Mr. Johnson, too, he said, plaintiff alleges contains all the ment”. him and the suggestion that going by the name "A Fistfull of In response to the com- had an ability to communicate information the defence needs The court should have he did not discourage posts, Dollars", which called Ms. ments about the mayoral with "Aurora Citizen", whether to know, is also a public docu- regard for privacy of anony- particularly the one instance Morris a "lying hypocrite", chains, Mr. Clark argued that it was nothing more than an e- ment, accessible to anyone mous Internet users. suggesting Ms. Morris be accusing her of malfeasance Mr. Johnson had replied that mail address. who wants to pay the court fee "It is clear that the right to "hanged" from the chains of and hiring "corrupt lawyers". the comments in question "He is very closely associ- to obtain it. remain anonymous is impor- office. "It doesn't come much were "a bit extreme but I fully ated with the website," said Mr. Ms. Morris did not produce tant and in the case before "I would suggest that it is more defamatory than that," appreciate your frustration”. Clark. "He is a frequent poster an affidavit herself describing you, the individuals have cho- pretty clear on the face of said Mr. Clark, noting that This, he said, was unclear there and has posted under what harm she could attribute sen to remain anonymous," what he has written there that defamation cases had been on whether Mr. Johnson his own name. It is unlikely that to the allegedly defamatory said Mr. Sinclair. "That right is he is not only discouraging won with words "far less agreed or disagreed with his he is one of the anonymous words and instead relied on not absolute [but] it is signifi- [but] expressing his dissatis- defamatory”. statement and although Mr. posters but he may be Aurora the affidavit of Mr. Cooper who cant when engaging in com- faction with what was just stat- "[On the Internet] people Clark said he didn't think Mr. Citizen. Aurora Citizen could brought up the issue of solici- mentary of this nature." ed," said Mr. Clark of Mr. feel that their identity is protect- Johnson agreed with every- be many people...it could just tor-client privilege when cross- In addressing the alleged Johnson's post saying the ed somehow and they can say thing "he is at least giving par- be an e-mail address [and they examined, said Mr. Sinclair. threats that came from the site "hanged" comment was or do whatever they want. tial agreement and supporting can log in with a password]. The question is whether comments, Mr. Sinclair dis- "extreme". Unfortunately that is not the it so that is one of the reasons "The reason why [the iden- Ms. Morris and her team have missed these as a matter for Ms. Morris' suit puts seri- case," he said. "You can't get why Mr. Johnson was named tities] should be disclosed is taken the appropriate steps to the police rather than a rele- ous issues at stake, Mr. away with being anonymous in the claim as encouraging or because otherwise the plaintiff find out the information them- vant point in this matter before Sinclair concluded, including on the Internet just because it supporting defamation which has no ability to pursue her selves, he said. the courts. that the lawsuit is automatical- is easy to do. You have to stand is also jointly and severally claim. These anonymous com- "There is no evidence He also rejected Mr. ly started off on an uneven up and stand by what you said, liable for defamation." mentors don't have much of a before you that the plaintiff has Clark's claim that one had to keel as Ms. Morris was an especially if it is hurting some- Mr. Hogg, he said, has the privacy interest. They're not done anything to try and get know the identity of "Aurora elected official when it was one's reputation." "means" to identify the pow- engaging in political discus- this information other than, I Citizen" in order to become a brought. Threats, he went on to ers-that-be on the site and sions of merit and they're not suppose, the e-mail to moderator on the site. "It is made all the more argue, were also contained on they believe he is the "owner being fair about what they are Automattic Inc.0 [The web- "There is zero evidence [of unequal, we think, by the the blog, specifically in relation and directive mind behind the saying. They are just attacks." site's host]," said Mr. Sinclair. that] before you," said Mr. plaintiff's refusal to plead the to a post criticizing Ms. Morris site". Justice Brown had yet to "They have not written to Sinclair to Justice Carole defamatory words actually in for wearing her chain of office While Mr. Clark said he did hand down her decision at AuroraCitizen.ca, they have Clark. "For all we know I could her claim," he said. "I would to a meeting of all mayoral not have evidence before the press time. not written to any of the defen- become a moderator tomor- say that on the whole the case dants prior to commencing row if I sent an e-mail to wher- is not worthy of this court's this lawsuit, there is no evi- ever the e-mail is posted on deference in consideration of dence of any actions or inves- the website and say, 'I'm a what is sought today. tigation that the plaintiff [has lawyer, this is what I do, I'd be "It was launched in the done anything on her behalf] a good moderator.' 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This week we will try to fill Brian’s shoes by writing members. 18th, at 1 p.m. at the Centre. this column for him. He is also a member of the Operation & Activities Mayor Geoffrey Dawe has accepted our invitation to Brian is undergoing hip surgery and we wish him committee. meet and greet our directors, have an exchange of speedy recovery. Brian is an avid chess player and is largely respon- ideas and a general dialogue that will continue to We are sure he will be back writing this column as sible for introducing chess at the Seniors’ Centre Every enhance the ongoing relationship between the Town soon as his doctor says so. Tuesday evening you will see him playing this game and ASA. Brian, as a member of ASA, has been writing this with a group of seniors. * * * * weekly column on Senior Scape for the last five years Brian also teaches the game to students at a school The Town of Aurora, Parks and Recreation Dept, has and has never missed a week, updating us all on pro- in Richmond Hill. made a proposal to our Board at the last meeting, grams, activities and special events taking place at the We are very fortunate to have him as a member of regarding the use of the indoor track at the Town Centre and quite honestly I look forward to read what our Association, for the various roles he volunteers and Leisure Complex. he has to say about the Seniors’ Centre each week. is willing to help when required. The proposal consists of three options that would In addition, Brian also volunteers his time as secre- * * * * apply to the use of the indoor track by members of tary to the computer club executive, where he records Join us for a Pancake Breakfast provided in partner- Aurora Seniors’ Centre who use the track. the minutes and circulates them to all computer club ship with the Aurora Seniors’ Association and the The ASA Board of Directors would like to meet with Optimist Club of Aurora at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre all users of the track, to discuss the three options and Saturday, April 23rd from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (a nominal make a recommendation. York Symphony fee will apply). Leave your name and phone number at the reception * * * * desk. If you are looking for a new activity or a new interest, We would like to arrange a meeting date and time returns to Aurora try square dancing every Monday, from 11.15 a.m. at that will be suitable to most of you. the Seniors’ Centre in the West-McKenzie hall. We would like to set a meeting date around the third The York Regional Sibelius. For the first two sessions we had a good response week in April or sooner if we can make contact with all Symphony Orchestra is The orchestra will be from our members. ASA user members. coming back to Aurora. led by another guest: con- With Dave Griffith our “Caller” and convener, you are On Saturday, April 9, ductor Charles Demuynck. going to enjoy this activity. the orchestra will welcome Currently, he is the * * * * back violinist Joanna Artistic Director of the Congratulations to two of our members who were Tang. Masterworks of Oakville recognized by the Ontario Heritage Trust for their ongo- Flowers Joanna, who completed Chorus and Orchestra, ing efforts towards keeping our Town’s past alive. David by Terry her Royal Conservatory of has guest conducted Tomlinson received the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Music Performer's ARCT extensively in Europe and heritage award for lifetime achievement for his continu- 14799 Yonge St. Diploma at age 12, win- the U.S. and with many ing commitment to our Town’s natural heritage. Ron Aurora ning the Gold Medal for Canadian orchestras. Wallace was honoured with the trust’s award in the cul- Telephone: 905-726-1549 the highest mark in His experience also tural heritage category for his years of supporting her- email: [email protected] Canada, was an audience includes postings in sev- itage preservation and for promotion of our Town’s his- www.flowersbyterry.com favourite in both 2006 and eral U.S. and Canadian tory through his publication, The Auroran. 2007 YSO seasons. cities. * * * * If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? She has also played Charles holds a doctor- We thank those members for renewing their 2011 with the Toronto ate in conducting from the memberships at the end of February. We had close to Symphony, and the Hartt School in Hartford, 988 active members and that includes 179 new mem- Schleswig-Holstein Musik Connecticut. bers. Festival's Orchestral He also holds conduct- Our thanks to all the volunteers who assisted with Academy in Germany, ing degrees from the the membership renewals and posting same into the among others. Peabody Conservatory of membership database. • Solar Nails Somehow, while play- Music in Baltimore and the We encourage those members who have not yet Hollidge Blvd. • Manicure ing concerts around the University of Toronto. renewed to please renew as soon as possible, if you • Spa Pedicure • UV Gel Nails world, Joanna has also Concerts are slated for wish to continue to receive our e-flash messages. N • Bio Gel • Acrylic • Air Brush Design managed to complete her Saturday, April 9th at 8 * * * * Wellington St. E. Bayview Ave. degree in medicine at the p.m. at Trinity in Aurora, The Nomination process for the 2011 ASA Board of Walk-ins welcome University of Toronto, and and Sunday, April 10th at Directors began Monday, March 14, and will close is now in her final year as 7.30 p.m. at the Richmond Thursday, April 21. 130 Hollidge Blvd. • 905-727-6030 a medical resident at the Hill Centre for the Nomination forms are available at reception. Please University of Western Performing Arts. obtain a copy, complete the form fully and return it to Ontario. Tickets for the Aurora Reception. Taking part in the nomination process allows At the Aurora concert, show may be purchased you to help determine your Board of Directors. which will be held at by calling 416-410-0860. Lydia Schuster was appointed Chairperson of the Trinity Anglican Church, Tickets will also be 2011 Nominations Committee. 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