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AN OLYMPIC SWITCH FOR THE SNOWFLAKE BALL – Last week’s front page of The Auroran featured the photo on the right. In the photo, Yousof and Yara are pictured with World Champion- ship Gold Medallist Kiera Kenny, a member of the Team Canada Dance Team, not Olympian Kristina Valjas May as originally described. (Above Left) Ms. Valjas May is pictured centre with Snowflake Ball co-founders Jennifer Copley and Melanie Bell. Please join us for the 2018 Photo by AIMM Media New Year’s Levee Comfort Found. Briefly Free Family Skate POLICE SEEK ROBBERY SUSPECTS Investigators with the York Regional • New Furnace *DM97MC Police’s hold-up unit are seeking public Sunday, January 28, 2018 • Modulating, Variable Speed assistance in identifying two suspects 2:00pm – 4:00pm • Up to 98% afue efficiency following a convenience store robbery. • Super Quiet Operation Last Thursday, January 18, at Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, RTRC 1 • Comfort NetTM Communication approximately 5 a.m., two suspects entered a Lounge 1 for refreshments • 12 Years Parts & convenience store at Yonge and Henderson. Labour Warranty One of the suspects, say police, jumped over 100 Eagle St West, Newmarket, ON the counter while the other suspect assaulted the employee. A quantity of cash was taken from the register along with some tobacco *$300$400 DAIKINDaikin INSTANT Instan tREBATE Rebat ewith wiitt hComfort Comffortt NetNett TThermostathermosttatt items and the victim’s cell phone. The suspects $250$250 IESO OPA (Independent (Ontario P Electricityower Au Systemsthority Operator)Rebate) then fled the store, travelling westbound on Henderson in a compact car. The first suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20 years old, wearing a COMFORT FOR LIFE grey hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black | gloves, white running shoes and a black Chris Ballard Over 180 Years of Combined Experience and Excellence! facemask. The second, also a white male MPP Newmarket-Aurora estimated at 20, wearing a black hooded jacket with white zipper, black jeans, black boots, 238 Wellington St. E., Suite 203 call 905.727.4258 black gloves and a black facemask. Telephone: 905-750-0019 [email protected] 136 Wellington St. E. Aurora | www.tholiver.com Anyone with information is asked to contact chrisballard.onmpp.ca the YRP’s Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423 x6631 *Daikin Instant Rebate taken off of invoice at time of purchase. Daikin Rebate amount shown for furnace model DM97MC, other rebate amounts available on similar models, call for details. OPA Rebate mailed back to purchaser directly on qualifying furnaces. Call for complete details. or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 25, 2018 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 25, 2018 Page 3 New tech lab keeps seniors Advertorial connected and engaged with the community Breakthrough Treatment For Sciatica

Presiding over the opening of CHATS’ new lab on Friday were Yash Kapur, Board Chair, CEO Chris- Do you experience lower back pain, lives dramatically: Laser therapy tina Bisanz and Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev, along with (front) Recreation pain in the buttocks or leg that is uses light to favor and accelerate the Programmers Joslyn Bressette and Amy King. worse when sitting, hip pain, burning body’s natural healing processes. The Auroran photo by Brock Weir or tingling down the leg, weakness, innovative Multiwave Locked System By Brock Weir now digital and this gives seniors the numbness, or diffi culty moving the leg (MLS) Laser produces a safe, effi cient opportunity to not only use technology, or foot, a constant pain on one side of and simultaneous effect on pain, In any new situation, there is always but be able to stay engaged with the world the buttocks and/or a shooting pain infl ammation and nerve conduction, the fear of the unknown and sometimes it and engaged with their families,” she said. that makes it diffi cult to stand up? exceeding the limits of traditional can be hard to step over that threshold, but “Here, we are able to bring them into an You may be suffering with a condition LLLT (Low power) and concerns of HP local seniors are taking those first steps in environment where they can be engaged, known as sciatica. (High power) laser therapy. connecting and re-connecting with their continue to be engaged and participating Sciatica is defi ned as compression of According to multiple studies MLS families, friends and communities thanks members of the community and that is a spinal nerve root in the lower back, laser therapy appears to be uniquely to CHATS and the Federal Government. just fantastic.” often owing to degeneration of an capable of decreasing the infl ammation The ribbon was formally cut Friday Ms. Bisanz told those assembled to cut intervertebral disc. around the spinal cord and shows afternoon on the CHATS Seniors’ the ribbon that the $25,000 grant allowed Sciatica most commonly occurs great promise in the battle against the Technology Lab, a hub that will serve them not only to put the lab together, when a herniated disc, bone spur on the devastating sequelae of this condition. not only their clients in York Region and but support staff investments to really spine or narrowing of the spine (spinal south Simcoe Region, but the community maximize its potential. stenosis) compresses part of the nerve. What does this mean for you? at large. “It is a very innovative program [that This causes infl ammation, pain and often Made possible with a $25,000 grant was] inspired by seniors for seniors,” said some numbness in the affected leg. Many of our patients have reported from the Federal Government’s New Ms. Bisanz. “Some of our volunteers, as You go to the drug store or to your a 90-95% relief of their symptoms, Horizons for Seniors program, the well as our senior clients, had expressed doctor and get pills to help relieve your more mobility, increased sensation and technology lab currently boasts four an interest and a desire to be able to symptoms. But you fi nd the symptoms vastly improved function! desktop computers for seniors to use, participate more in the digital world keep returning. Alternatively, the It is the very latest in medical each stationed at electronically adjustable and have a little bit more understanding doctor may refer you to a specialist who technology, with years of clinical desks for maximum accessibility, eight of how to use social media in order to may tell you that surgery is needed or is studies supporting its safety and iPads to extend the learning process, and connect, for the most part, with their an option for you. effi cacy and we are very proud to offer numerous programs to get users up to family members and grandchildren, and However, many people are hesitant to our patients effective solutions to their speed on basic computer skills and even also within the community. We thought have surgery given its invasive nature. recent or chronic conditions. more advanced online programs. this would be a really great opportunity to It is important to know that although “This new, natural, safe and “One of our first users said they were look at how we could support connectivity surgery is sometimes necessary, it is highly effective approach has helped afraid of pressing the wrong button and for people who otherwise may not have considered a last resort in most cases. many sufferers improve their lives breaking something because they still computers in their own home. Also, you may have heard that there dramatically”. don’t have the context,” said CHATS CEO “It is an initiative that we believe are serious health risks associated with Christina Bisanz. “This is designed to be will have a long-term impact on our chronic use (or overuse) of medications Come in and allow us to help you a safe space. You can play with it and you community, not just locally but we’re that include damage to the liver, kidneys achieve the results you deserve! Call (905) won’t have to worry about breaking the hoping to look at how we can expand and gut. 773-2225 to book your FREE consultation computer. It’s okay to experiment, okay to this to other areas of York Region and There is a new, natural, safe and and examination at King West Wellness try things.” South Simcoe. It is designed to serve two highly effective approach that has Centre 141 King Rd., Unit 10, Richmond Clients of CHATS, which stands objectives: to provide us with the tools to helped many sufferers improve their Hill (In the Home Hardware Plaza) for Community & Home Assistance to do this, but also to provide us with our Seniors, have had the opportunity to get own incentive to look at ways in which we a head start on the new Technology Lab can use a seniors technology lab, and in and are already seeing results. Volunteers new and innovative ways.” lending a hand to make it happen are Over the last two years, CHATS has coming in as well, including a retired IBM been working on a story telling project, professional and a woman who operated a collecting the stories and life lessons of similar technology lab in her native Iran. their clients, and now, with this in place, Joslyn Bresette, Recreation they are examining ways in which they Programmer at CHATS, recalls one of the can virtually connect caregivers as well. first users coming in. This woman already “We anticipate that this lab, which will had an email address, but did not have a not only be accessible to our own clients regular means of using it. but seniors in the community, that we will “She came in last week and now she be able to have about 100 seniors working can come in and check her emails,” through the program and having access Bresette recalled. “When she sent one to the Seniors Technology lab in a year,” out, in big capital letters, she said ‘I said Ms. Bisanz. “That is our optimistic AM SENDING THIS FROM OUR NEW goal. We’re very excited and we think CHATS TECHNOLOGY LAB’ and she this is just the start. It’s just a room [right loved that was an option now.” now] but it has a lot of purpose and that That was music to the ears of all purpose has been made possible by the assembled at CHATS’ Edward Street New Horizons grant.” headquarters last week for the formal Training programs and ongoing dedication, including Aurora Mayor support has been developed in partnership Geoff Dawe, Newmarket Mayor Tony Van with the Aurora Public Library. Bynan, and, there to see the results after presenting the grant last year, Aurora-Oak For more information on the CHATS’ Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev. Seniors Technology Lab, and even how to “Technology is increasing so quickly get involved as a volunteer, visit www.chats. that most of our communications are on.ca or call 905-713-6596. Page 4 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 25, 2018 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 25, 2018 Page 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Machell’s Corners Director counters claims on Case Woodlot (Re: The Case Wood Lot is endangered: reader, January 11)

The Town of Aurora would like to clarify a letter to the editor that appeared in the January 10, 2018 issue of The Auroran that indicated there is a development application before the Town for the Case Woodlot. To clarify, the Case Woodlot is the Town-owned land located on the south side of Henderson between Tamarac Trail and Bathurst Street. There is no application before the Town to develop or build on the Case Woodlot. There is currently a Minor Variance Application for privately-held land located at 672 and 684 Henderson Drive, which is located on the north east side of Henderson Drive and Bathurst Street. These lots are not Town or regionally-owned forest and are not part of the Case Woodlot. In May 2017 the Committee of Adjustment, a committee of citizen members that consider applications related to building and planning, received an application to build a single, detached home on each of the two lots located on Henderson Drive. Staff requested more information be A year of claws provided to the Committee regarding the potential environmental impacts of any building on those lots. The Town is waiting for an updated Natural Heritage Evaluation Report from the applicant and no decisions have been made at this point. More information on this matter can be found online at aurora.ca/henderson. BROCK’S

Marco Ramunno, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning and Development Services BANTER Town of Aurora Brock Weir

(Editor’s Note: The January 11 letter “The Case Forward momentum can sometimes in their respective communities to will keep marching until people are not Woodlot is Endangered: reader” erroneously be a difficult thing to maintain, but, as make a ripple in the turning tide. ashamed to be who they are anymore, stated original letter-writer Wendy Kenyon referred to the Case Wood Lot in her submission. Ms. Kenyon we all know, it is pretty easy if someone In amidst the inspirational pictures until people stop fearing for their lives made no mention of the Case Wood Lot. ) continues to add fuel to the tank. of women – and men – flooding the and until equality for all is achieved, All too often traction can be lost as streets, there were catcalls over however long that takes.” today’s continually narrower attention the newly-minted administration’s So, let’s look over how far things Stable neighbourhoods spans move on to the next cause they foolhardy coining of the term have come over the last 12 months. must be prioritized by find or get distracted by the next shiny “alternative facts” but, at the end of the Have there been efforts to go out in Council object that comes along. A fight that day, the march was the message. the community and talk to people of once inspired a movement suddenly Aurora mother Corrie Clark took her all colours, religions, and sexualities? The headline in the December 21 edition becomes yesterday’s battle or, at worst, a children to Toronto’s Women’s March Well, that will be for Americans to say. of The Auroran indicates that Council will dead horse that continues to be flogged. with elementary school student Lillie As of this writing on Monday, under “eye” the interim control bylaw to help Other times, what was once a cause urging her American counterparts to the stewardship of the Republican protect our stable neighbourhoods. celebre can simply become a cliché, “remain positive” over the upcoming president, Republican majority in the This is certainly a step in the right depending on the fickle perspective of four years. Senate and the Republican majority direction. However, words like “interim” the public. “Try not to think about it too much of the House of Representatives, the and “temporary” are a concern as this Yet, there doesn’t seem to be any and just keep marching,” said Lillie. United States government was in a issue requires a permanent solution and momentum being lost in the somehow On the flipside, local entrepreneur state of near-paralysis almost three until such a time, it will continue to plague ongoing fight for women’s equality Jennifer Ettinger just happened to days into a government shutdown, only us. Our older sections of town will continue around the world. be in the United States, taking her to fire up once again earlier this week. to be degraded by these supersized Over this past weekend, I looked back daughter to a cheerleading competition While the leadership was stalled and monstrosities being blindly approved. at some of our coverage of one year ago in Indiana. There, the American-born politicians on both sides continue to Upon hearing that the review of this this week. Ettinger took in a similar march nearby. engage in a staring contest to see which issue will not be completed until end of That week in particular was “When I see women and men coming side will ultimately blink first, the first quarter 2018, it rings of the expression something of a game-changer for the together to have their voices heard, I feel women – and, again, many, many men that “Nero fiddled while Rome burned.” We world with the regime change in the it is a bright light during dark days,” she – were on the move, retaking the streets sincerely hope that Aurora Council does United States. said. “I am glad my daughter witnessed again, sending a message and ensuring not do the same while our older sections of Dust was still settling on a thousands of people attending the rally, their voices are heard. town are permanently destroyed. presidential inauguration speech to see the impact one person can make. While other things have ground to a Bureaucratic pace should not be the likes of which we, as a collective, It was beautiful for the young girls to halt, this momentum is stronger than accepted for this issue as permits continue have never seen in a supposed bastion see, that women can be so powerful and ever, fuelled by the #metoo movement, to be issued and neighbourhoods scarred of democracy. Well, when I say “we” have the strength in rallying together the Time’s Up campaign, and the once- with each delay...this must be prioritized by I mean those of us who watched on in times of need. Now the question is, brushed off accounts of the experiences Council. Strict timelines are needed before TV as the few and inexplicably proud ‘What are the next steps?’” of far too many people in the workplace the character of these neighbourhoods are gathered in Washington’s National Closer to the action were two now being taken seriously with real lost forever. Mall were almost outnumbered by the university students, Brandy Davis and consequences coming into the fore. We should not be forced to wait months sage brushes rolling by. Alessandra Schlums, both graduates of “Just keep marching,” they said. for reports which should take a couple of Americans were coming to grips Shelburne’s Centre Dufferin District “This is not a one-day moment,” they weeks to complete. with what for better or worse (and, one High School, who made the trek to said. By the time any meaningful decisions year on, I think we can make that call) Washington to be in the epicentre of “We’ll keep marching until people are made, the 2018 building season will be was to become their new normal. the movement. are not ashamed to be who they are nearing conclusion! And women were behind closed doors “This was not a one-day movement, anymore, until people stop fearing for This leads us to question—Are Council finishing their placards, putting the so we will keep marching,” said their lives and until equality for all is and planning departments so influenced final touches on their freshly-knitted Alessandra. “Every day we all need to achieved, however long that takes.” by developers and revenue generation that pussy hats, and were set to head out the be making progress with these issues.” We don’t yet know how long that will they choose to ignore the wishes of local next day and spark a history changing Added Brandy: “[The President] ultimately take, but it now seems that taxpaying homeowners? movement needs to make an effort with the people as these women continue to march the Is this new study just political This spark, of course, wasn’t limited and show that he cares. He can’t just rest the western world, at least in North posturing and grandstanding? Is Aurora to the likes of individuals prepared to talk the talk, he has to walk the walk, America, is finally getting into lockstep Council really serious about making make the trek to Washington. Here, too. He needs to go out in the community with those looking to make a difference. positive changes to protect our stable close to home, countless women were and talk to the people, and by ‘people’ Now, what will next January hold? neighbourhoods? We the residents need preparing to do their bit for their I do not mean the rich white men of our Councillors’ support on this important southern sisters whether massing America, but everybody --- all people If you took part in any iteration of matter. on the streets of Toronto to march of colour, religions, sexualities, etc., the Women’s March here at home, or Greg Kessler and speak with a united voice, or and really get to know them, connect abroad, please send your thoughts and Aurora spearheading smaller demonstrations with them and learn what they want. I observations to [email protected].

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The Aurora Museum LETTER TO THE EDITOR & Archives is celebrating… Elegy to Gabriel’s Café

Kazoo Day! I spent nearly every Saturday of my (January 28) teenage years with a grouchy man in a tiny kitchen. The kazoo has made quite a few appearanc- Most Friday nights, too, from the es in popular music, including the Pink Floyd time I started high school until I left for song “Jugband Blues” and the Jimi Hendrix university at 18. After that, any time I song “Crosstown Traffic.” When The Cure per- came home for a visit, my first stop was formed on MTV Unplugged, each member of my parent’s house. The second was the audience was given a kazoo to play along Gabrel’s Cafe. with their song, titled “The Walk.” Although Gabriel Schacher gave me my first we can’t say for sure, chances are this kazoo job, a job that, until now, I never really (81.10.13) was used as more of a noisemak- felt I had left. I could be away for a year er by a child – much to the delight of their and walk into his kitchen unannounced, parents. shouting, “Hi, old man!” and after a hug and a “how are you?”, end up doing dishes or making Gabe a cup of coffee the way he likes it - mostly just a cup of ten percent Opportunity to contribute to Ontario’s Budget Preparation cream. Have a suggestion for this year’s will help sustain our growth for years to Working for Gabriel made you part of provincial budget? Join the York Region come his family and I think people could sense pre-budget consultation being held in Ontario Immigration Nominee Program that when they walked in. The place was Thornhill on Friday. Good news – the federal government intimate, not only in size, but in the family I look forward to hearing from many has increased the province’s allocation photos that hung on the walls. Photos of organizations and businesses from across for our Ontario Immigration Nominee his kids and his wedding day and his the Region. This will be the last budget the Program (OINP) in 2018. We now have beloved wife Marie Claire after whom his government offers before heading into an the capacity to nominate permanent best salad was named. election this spring– so your input is key. residency for 6,600 applicants, which This may sound like a eulogy, and in a Ontario is the first province to commit View From represents an increase of 20 per cent way it is. I’m grieving the loss not only of to funding ideas from the public as part since 2016. The OINP will begin accepting this space, these few hundred square feet of its budget process. More than 700 Queen’s Park new applications on January 18. on the longest street in the world, but of ideas have ben submitted in key areas, Chris Ballard, MPP This year, the application process will what Gabriel’s Cafe has meant for Aurora. including child care, seniors, small Newmarket-Aurora be entirely online. This is part of a larger The Farmer’s Market, which has grown to business, students and healthy living. Up funding is exhausted. modernization of the program designed a staggering community gathering place, to $5 million is available in Ontario’s 2018 Charging stations at workplaces will to deliver make the program easier to started with a handful of vendors in the Budget to implement the most popular make it easier for people to choose electric access and understand. back parking lot. ideas. Those include healthy living, vehicles. Recently, we also expanded the On Monday evening, Gabriel would seniors, small business, and student As Minister of the Environment and program to welcome a more diverse group host the weekly meeting for the Rotary success. Climate Change, I am thrilled that I have of economic immigrants, including those Club. I would serve dinner and sit through To have your voice heard, visit: ontario. this opportunity to help local businesses in the skilled trades and in-demand the speakers, and watching the ways these ca/BudgetTalks to vote for your three and employers to make a difference. occupations in the construction and regular citizens came out to serve their favourite ideas before 5 p.m., January 26. Please raise this issue in your place of agricultural sectors. Our 2018 allocation community made me want to do the same. Selected ideas will be announced as part employment and join the effort to reduce increase from our federal partners is On Saturdays, there were the regular of the upcoming 2018 Budget. vehicle impact on climate change. recognition of Ontario’s role in the customers like the late Gwen and Jack Electric Vehicles Employment economy of the country. OINP will McKenna, who were well into their If there is an electric vehicle in your I am always delighted when new continue to evolve to help our province eighties by the time I met them. Gwen future, or if you drive one already, there companies move into our community meet the rapidly-changing labour market wore the most beautiful broaches and is electrifying news on the horizon. bringing with them new jobs and needs associated with a global economy. Jack had the kindest smile. It’s been The new Workplace Electric Vehicle economic development. Whether it’s 2018 New Year’s Levee nearly five years since both of them Charging Incentive Program in Ontario small organizations like restaurants or Please join me on Sunday, January 28 passed away, and many more since I last is making charging easier for you. This large organizations like Celestica, the from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ray Twinney saw them, but I still remember that they program will assist employers and outlook is always good for residents of Recreation Complex for a free family drank their coffee black. commercial building owners to install Newmarket-Aurora. skate. There will also be refreshments Gwen loved Gabriel’s quiche. That’s charging stations at their workplaces. The Our job numbers continue to support and kid’s activities. I look forward to not a surprise - everyone loves Gabriel’s investment is part of Ontario’s Climate this growth. Our unemployment rate catching up with old friends and making quiche. My cat loved Gabriel’s quiche. He Change Action Plan and is funded by proceeds is down and is, once again, below the new ones. knew to take that as a compliment. One of from the province›s Cap and Invest program. national unemployment rate. This has Our shared heritage the most endearing things about Gabriel (The program caps greenhouse gas been the case for the past 32 months. Yonge Street runs through the heart is that he would swear and yell and throw pollution and invests proceeds in Ontario Net jobs across Ontario since the of our community. It was named for Sir frying pans across the room if an omelette in ways that further reduce greenhouse recessionary low in June 2009 are 838,000, George Yonge, the British Secretary for burned just a little, but show him a dog gas pollution.) with full-time employment up 778,200. War, by Ontario’s LieutenantGovernor and he’s like a kid with a new toy. The Workplace Electric Vehicle Since this time last year, we have seen John Graves Simcoe, in 1794. About the yelling: it’s all part of the Charging Incentive Program will provide an increase of 180,800 jobs — and most of show! That was sometimes hard for 80 per cent of the capital costs to install that increase has been in full-time work. Our As always, I invite you to contact me people to understand, what with the level two chargers, up to $7,500 per economy is strong because — together on any issue. Please call my community open kitchen and all. I would bring food charging space. — we’ve created a competitive business office at 905-750-0019, or visit my website to a table and they’d ask, “is everything Applications opened on Jan. 16, 2018, environment, a highly skilled workforce at www.ChrisBallardMPP.ca. My email okay?” and I couldn’t understand the and will be reviewed and processed in the and a low corporate tax rate, while is: [email protected]. I look looks of grave concern on their faces order they are received, until the program making infrastructure investments that forward to hearing from you. until I remembered that most restaurants don’t have a cursing man in an apron in full view of the customers. To anyone Predictions for 2018 who was ever concerned for the safety of Earlier this month we looked back on memory has residents wishing for sunny the staff or glassware - don’t worry, he’s events in Town that occurred during 2017. weather, and wondering why the annual harmless. Everything is fine! Now, let’s take a peek ahead at what may water ban is still ongoing. Gabriel’s Cafe has hosted countless await Aurora in 2018. holiday, wedding, anniversary and September - Excitement at the larger birthday parties - even my own 18th January - Town officials are unsure than usual attendance at the Town’s first birthday because it would have been a what to do with a time capsule unearthed public budget meeting is dampened when proper celebration without him there. On during the demolition of the old library it is found most of the ten attendees have winter nights the glass would fog with that says “do not open until the library’s mistakenly thought that this was where INSIDE warmth and laughter and heat from the centennial in 2067”. they get tickets for next month’s Haunted kitchen and it felt like home you were AURORA Forest event at Sheppard’s Bush. Scott Johnston happy to be invited to. February - Emerging early in the I have no doubt that Gabriel has played month, the groundhog cannot see his January 1st. October - Richmond Hill residents an incredible role in making me into the shadow, not due to clouds, but because his rejoice when Aurora’s new Rec Complex person I am today and I think the same burrow is shaded out by early provincial April - Council decides to defer the is confirmed to be going on Bloomington, can be said for this town as well. Gabriel’s and municipal election signs. ballot question of whether to divide the a site that is far closer to and more Cafe represents Aurora at its best - Town up into four wards, until it has convenient for them than it will be to unpretentious, openhearted and steeped February - Caught up in both the further reduced the number of councillors most Aurora residents. in history. season’s unusually cold weather and to that number. He is, after all, a very, very old man. Winter Olympic fever, using the soon-to- October - Technical difficulties with be-vacated Magna property for a future May - Officials scratch their heads the new at-home electronic ballot option Ginny Monaco Olympic bid becomes the best option trying to figure out what to call for the municipal election are found to Received Online suggested by Aurorans so far for this site. Canada’s upcoming birthday, as unlike be stemming from most residents not “sesquicentennial” in use last year, there’s actually voting for anyone, but hitting March - Debates about the historical not a catchy name for a 151st birthday. the “delete” button when the list of THIS WEEK’S implications in modifying the Armory, candidates’ names appears on their and fears of subsequent noise and parking June - After twenty years of electronic devices. NEW POLL impacts on the neighbourhood once it deliberations, which finally resulted in is occupied, prompt someone to suggest a decision on the features to be included November - The new hotel opens Do you think tougher renaming it “The Aurora Institute of in the new Library Square, the next with a motto geared to Aurora residents: measures for stable Food and Whine”. phase begins of consultation, design and “We’ll leave a welcoming light on for neighbourhoods will construction, which is estimated will also you.... but a low power one, well away be a positive or negative? March - Aurora becomes a town take about twenty years. from neighbouring houses, with shading further divided, when increased GO train to reduce glare, and that is only on until A) Positive B) Negative C) Unsure service makes it even harder to safely July - Town officials insist it’s only dusk”. cross the train tracks. a coincidence when the first Concert in Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! the Park following the legalization of December - Aurorans identify as their April – By this time the majority of marijuana is a Huey Lewis tribute band most popular Christmas wish - a 2019 A B Aurorans will remember to stop putting that starts its set with “I Want a New without another election. A B C out their garbage and recycling on last Drug”. 25% 50% 25% year’s pick up days of the week, and start Feel free to e-mail 59% TO DATE TO RESULTS RESULTS TO DATE TO JANUARY 23, 2018 JANUARY doing so on the dates that became effective August - The wettest summer in recent Scott at: [email protected] RESULTS Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 25, 2018 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 25, 2018 Page 7 Society aims to stamp out stigma surrounding dementia

By Brock Weir Awareness Month. First Link works with family To mark Alzheimer Awareness The stigma largely manifests doctors who have patients diagnosed Despite increased awareness Month, the Society has released the itself in a way that people will with dementia in facilitating dialogue surrounding dementia and all its results of a Leger-led survey which address dementia only when they between families and the Society. forms, recent studies have shown polled a sample of 1,500 Canadians. Families through the program give there is still a distinct stigma The survey found that 46 per cent of are in a state of crisis permission for the doctor to contact surrounding the disease that effects respondents would feel ashamed or Canadians believe their friends or the Society and the Society, in turn, 564,000 Canadians, over 15,000 of embarrassed if they had dementia, family would avoid them if they were to reach out to families. whom live in York Region. while 61 per cent said they believed diagnosed with dementia while only “Instead of waiting for the family But the Alzheimer Society of York they would face discrimination of five per cent said they would make to contact us at the point of crisis, we Region is looking to address that some kind. the effort to learn more if a family are trying to encourage seeking help stigma head on in January, Alzheimer Further results showed one in four member, friend or colleague received sooner at the point of diagnosis,” the diagnosis. says Mr. Freid. “First Link is one way “The stigma largely manifests we are approaching this and this also LETTER TO THE EDITOR itself in a way that people will address takes the pressure too off the family dementia only when they are in a having to make the call. We can make Trump and Winfrey are both state of crisis,” Loren Freid, CEO of the call to the family and the family the Alzheimer Society of York Region can choose whether or not to accept tells The Auroran. “The stigma often the service.” “empty brands” prevents people from seeking help They are also raising awareness through re-engaging their Change (Re: Brock’s Banter, January 18) deplorable heart. Oprah Winfrey is a sooner, and in seeking help sooner the Dialogue campaign, which aims billionaire celebrity with a winning there is help that can be provided, to not only challenge the stigma Maybe it’s just what happens when smile and an effusive heart. Their things that can be done in order to you take an already “simplistic” idea personalities and political sentiments maybe mitigate the progression of but “provide an environment where and “pare it down to its core,” but differ, but they are both empty brands. the disease and provide important people are comfortable having after meandering through Brock’s Neither one could reasonably be supports to families earlier in the that important dialogue around Banter last week, I was disappointed elected as a national leader in any disease process, which the family dementia.” to learn that “the only way to fight democracy worthy of the name. might find comfort in receiving. “Family members can still be a personality cult is with another In Canada, we are fortunate rarely “I think the disease then becomes vibrant, active members of the personality cult.” to have succumbed to loudmouths, a bit of a roadblock to seeking community, particularly in the early I respectfully demur: personality rigid ideologues, heroic visionaries assistance earlier rather than later.” stages of the disease and that person cults, “strong leaders,” and the and political saviours who promise to Many times families don’t know can still benefit from a life-fulfilling attractions of “charisma” are unburden us of the responsibilities of how to interpret the signs of dementia, existence with the disease,” he says. problems, not solutions. Democracies active citizenship. Let’s forget about he adds. Some might believe that the “That can only happen if contact is thrive when citizens are well informed image and select thoughtful, principled actual systems of dementia, when made early. We know of a caregiver and actively engaged in public life, and authentic representatives at all they ultimately present themselves, here who has gone on vacation with not when they worship messiahs. levels of government. are simply part of the aging process. his spouse when his spouse was Donald Trump is a billionaire Many times, however, this is not the diagnosed early with dementia. It celebrity with a foul mouth and a Howard A. Doughty Richmond Hill case. was early enough in the disease “We can help people better process where they were able to understand whether or not they are travel and enjoy the experience. That [symptoms] and if you understand is what we are really trying to say: that certain behaviours are not part if you can bypass the stigma, you BPS of the normal aging process, this would be creating a much greater will help the family to understand opportunity to ensure a fulfilling life Plumbing Service the situation better,” says Mr. Freid. experience for the person with the “The stigma [can lead to] a lack of disease. If there is ever a time for EST. 1972 adequate information on what can be somebody to enquire, for somebody done sooner in the disease process.” to ask questions, this is a great time To help combat this stigma, an for them to call us and we’ll be happy initiative of the Alzheimer Society to direct them accordingly.” • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL is First Link, which encourages that 905-727-3210 very thing: encouraging families to To do so, you can contact the seek assistance during the first signs Alzheimer Society of York Region at ga of dementia. 905-726-3477.

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We realised for hadn’t done it, but I think as people, as in a “living wage.” sessions led by two people who brought years now personal emergency leave individuals, as family members, they “In hindsight we probably should to the table an employee perspective applied to companies when you had understand there was a need to do it to have done it earlier,” said Mr. Flynn. and an employer’s point of view. over 50 employees, realising in today’s bring everybody along. In 2011, Ontario put in a process he Their review process went across the environment that that should apply to “We are doing a lot of education, said “depoliticized” the formula for Province, he says, holding consultations all Ontarians. You shouldn’t have to a lot of outreach. We are actually calculating minimum wage, pegging over two years with business leader, have one set of people living by one rule funding some of these organizations it at the rate of inflation but the organized labour and poverty groups. and another that didn’t have the same so they can go out and talk to their economic fallout in the last few years These findings ultimately led to how right.” own members. Average earnings are of the previous decade led to some the work force could be changed -- and Paid sick leave was another good in the Province of Ontario and “reticence.” indeed how the workforce had changed component brought into the the part I think a lot of people miss “There was a feeling that the since the last time a study such as this conversation, including findingsis you’ve got almost a third of the economic rebound we experienced was carried out in the 1990s. that when people living in abusive population now will be earning more in Ontario and throughout Canada, “They realised there had been a huge situations, primarily women, says the money and earning money at a level the States and the world was still a rise in temporary work, a huge rise Minister, have to make a change to get that they are going to inject funds, their bit fragile and it wasn’t the time to be in part-time work and [they decided] out of that situation they should be paycheques, back into the community making any big economic moves,” he the world of work had changed so protected during that period of time. very, very quickly. If you’re earning says. “We just continued to invest in much they needed to make some “They shouldn’t be thinking that if $14 or $15 level and trying to get by, infrastructure and the economy and recommendations that ensured the I do get my kid or myself out of that you would be very surprised if you thought that would be enough to carry regulations were still valid in 2018,” dangerous situation I might put my even had a savings account but you’re us through.” says Flynn. “We looked at things job at risk,” he says. “A lot of that did not investing this money but putting During that time, however, he says it like the use of temporary agencies, get lost in the debate that erupted over it back into the main streets, the BIAs, became clear that the idea a minimum how they proliferated so people were minimum wage.” into the mom and pop businesses in Yet, that debate still rages on. your local area very quickly. You’re Many of these issues, but minimum going into supermarkets, into the drug wage to a lesser extent, were covered stores, you’re buying diapers, paying at a breakfast meeting hosted by the the landlord. Very ordinary purchases Aurora Chamber of Commerce on that are very good for the economy. LEONA ALLESLEV, MP Wednesday morning and there has “I think roughly half of our GDP in been considerable exposure paid to Ontario is generated from household — — certain Tim Hortons franchises and purchases. There are going to be some their response to the minimum wage very good, positive economic spin-offs hike. as a result of this.” Dubbed “rogue operators” by their 2018 Priorities parent company, the Minister says HAVE YOUR SAY – As an employer he understands their “beef” with the or employee, what are your thoughts policy but it is a “beef” which shouldn’t surrounding the minimum wage Precarious Employment – be taken out on their employees. increase and the Minister’s perspective? “It seems counterintuitive to Sound off by sending your thoughts to me,” he says. “Any business model [email protected].

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April 13: Vlad Soloviev, piano & Visual & performing arts by Aurora grade 12 students May 4: James Campbell Celebrating & Friends, featuring Cameron at Aurora Cultural Centre Gallery exhibition Feb. 3 – March 3 Blues Month Crozman on the 1696 For tickets/info: 905 713-1818 Visual Arts Night: Feb. 7 | 7 pm Bonjour Stradivari cello HST included in all ticket prices Performance Arts Night: Feb. 9 | 7 pm All welcome in Aurora $35 Advance | $40 Day of Concert auroraculturalcentre.ca | 22 Church Street, Aurora Generously sponsored by $35 Advance | $40 Day of Concert This series generously sponsored by Bonnie & Norbert Kraft Youth bring new life to the hills in The Sound of Music By Brock Weir songs. The youngsters, says Ms. Thomas, The Sound of Music has been were often in the latter category. a holiday staple for over 50 years, “It is interesting because a lot of but Aurora’s Marquee Theatrical these kids actually did not know the Productions has kept the festive cheer show before, but their parents did,” rolling right through the New Year. she says. “It is introducing the story There are still a few chances to to them and watching them get excited catch Marquee’s young company, about putting it on and practicing the ages six through 13, bring a special dances as they sing these classic songs youth version of the classic Rodgers & – even off to the side when they don’t Hammerstein musical to life after its have to be practicing. It is always very, opening Friday evening. very fulfilling. The Sound of Music brings together “I think [once the show closes on five casts of talented youngsters who January 31] that the kids will have left have been rehearsing twice a week since with such a sense of accomplishment September to mount the production, because they are very involved in the which closes January 31. show and we find creative ways to make Most of your favourite songs are sure the kids are involved even more there, but the junior production is than what the script suggests you do. It tailor-made to its actors, about 90 is a huge team and by the end of it they Photo by Stephen Knowles minutes in length from its original are just feeling so celebratory about three hours, and making some of the what they have been able to do. Many of heady topics tackled in between the them were afraid at the very beginning rousing and toe-tapping songs easily or even a little nervous during dress digestible for young audiences. rehearsals, overcoming these personal “The delicate historical situations obstacles that we even have as adults. are handled very, very brilliantly,” It usually leaves them wanting more – says Marquee’s Sheryl Thomas, noting and this show is just simply fun.” while tensions between Austria and Once The Sound of Music has Germany in the lead-up to the Second wrapped, Marquee is not resting on World War are handled without their laurels. These same character explicitly mentioning the Nazis. building programs will continue “The story is about family, it is about right through to the beginning of love, it is about keeping together and February with the second term of the forgiveness, so many things people can intermediate program tackling The relate to as humans, both young and Lion King Jr – and there are only a few old. That is probably why this touches spaces left in the program. so many people emotionally in so many In addition to that, planning for places in so many ways. The music is their popular March Break programs fun, memorable and lovely and I think are in full swing, focusing on “a that is probably why the overall show is twisted fairytale” featuring Jack & The a hit.” Beanstalk. There is no doubt that the Sound of “People should give the March Break Music is a classic. Off-stage, its movie camp a try because it is only a five day adaptation starring Julie Andrews and commitment and then parents have Christopher Plummer has been seen by a great chance to see whether or not just about everyone and, if you’re one it is something their kid is interested of the few people who don’t know the in because they get to taste the whole movie, it’s more than likely you don’t thing – the rehearsal process, and know at least one or two of its featured Continued on page 11

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College operates for an extended future, according to the town’s Heritage concerned. “One thing that has endured with all period of time in the Armoury. But Advisory Committee. “I see this as a rebuild that gives these changes is the shape,” said Mr. the intent is to have enough flexibility The Heritage Advisory Committee tribute to what was in the past, not a Burkitt. “We want to bring it back to that if the partnership is not successful (HAC) has tasked consultants who are renovation. I see this as a homage [to the structure that holds them up. It sure for whatever reason, we can retain planning extensive renovations to the its original use] and it just looks like would be nice to see where those angled ownership and repurpose the building historic building with maintaining an institutional building that has some beams extend up into the ceiling. “ again or some other community use. features which tell a story of its past heritage attributes attached to it.” As much as consideration will be “A significant mandate of this military use as it is overhauled to Councillor Wendy Gaertner, who given to the heritage nature of the partnership is also to focus on re- make way for the Canadian Institute of chaired the most recent HAC meeting, building, it will be renovated for established community uses in the Food and Wine, an offshoot of Niagara said she shared some of Mr. Hoyes’ modern use. Armoury. Niagara College has made it College. concerns, particularly when it came to “When we began this process, clear that they are actively interested As part of the overall vision for changes to exterior walls, as it would we had obviously the concept of a in engaging with community partners the building, the western side of the change the look of the building. partner, so we wanted to make sure on the use of this facility as they Armoury will be opened up to connect Nevertheless, Anthony Ierullo, the space fit the partner but, more maintain their tenancy. As part of our it to the surrounding Town Park, Aurora’s Manager of Strategic importantly, we wanted to ensure it agreement with them, there is access to making it an integral part of the many Planning, one of the leading was multi-functional space that can their services, whether it be catering or activities that take place in the popular proponents of this project, along with be easily repurposed to community- programming as well as access to that green space throughout the year. architect Jim Burkitt, tried to allay type space,” said Mr. Ierullo on the facility.” But these dramatic changes raised some of these concerns alarm bells for at least one member “For this building to be a success, it of the HAC who said this could have has to be read as what it was, and for Youth bring new life to the hills in The Sound of Music a detrimental effect not only on the me the clearest is the north elevation From page 10 time commitment, and they don’t have building’s identity, but its integrity as where you have six windows and the the performance,” says Ms. Thomas. to think about signing up for the entire well. vestibule we see in other military “It might not be a full scale show like school and find out it’s not for their Sounding off on the plan was HAC buildings of this stature and how you our school year programs, but it will child.” member James Hoyes who said his eyes enter in,” said Mr. Burkitt. “We know give them a taste [of the programs]. For more on Marquee Theatrical landed on the words “rehabilitate” and we are making changes and we’re Generally speaking, people are sold Productions’ upcoming programs, “renovate” in a recent report before the opening the building up but, at the on it once they give it a shot and it is including The Lion King Jr and the committee. same time, we sure hope this building a lower financial commitment, a lower March Break fun, visit marqueetp.com. “I look at this building and I don’t see should in a number of ways be as it as a renovation; I see it as a rebuilding important as it has been for the last 150 – a demolition and a rebuilding because years. that is probably what would happen,” “There have been changes and Mr. Hoyes contended. additions to the [original drill] shed, The reason he says he has these but truly it is that shed shape that was concerns is the report notes “several iconic as a drill shed and a place to major renovations” will need to meet in the park. What we’re excited take place to protect the Armoury to explore is that we see this building from deterioration and ensure its still gets understood in that way as a functionality to contemporary use historical place, but [also] a place that but protecting some heritage features integrates into the park.” would “inhibit” the project. Details cited by Mr. Hoyes – “To me, that says everything that particularly the window openings and is heritage – window openings, trim, trim – are not being taken “lightly,” everything that we would evaluate he added, and they hope to “refurbish a normal heritage building – are them as best we can.”

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The Canadian premiere of If/Then opens at Theatre Aurora this Thursday, January 25. The cast is led, inset, by Jodie Butler. Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger

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By Scott Johnston unfolding in dramatically different Hargan as Josh. Elizabeth’s initial ways, as we follow each of the two decision effects each of their characters, We all make a thousand decisions a parallel storylines over the subsequent whose lives similarly move in different day; what we wear, what we eat, in which several years. directions in each story. All three actors direction we proceed, what we say, and As can be imagined, this is a fairly were well chosen for their roles. when we do things, to name a few. How complicated play to put on, with a large There are several additional would our lives change if when given cast, frequent costume changes, and a supporting players and ensemble actors even a simple choice we went one way very flexible set that depicts locations in this large cast, and each brings life to instead of the other? as varied as a park, a subway car, a their character or characters. DAMIR VRANCIC That’s the premise facing the bedroom, an airplane, and a rooftop. The musical numbers are catchy, LAW OFFICE main character in Theatre Aurora’s This may make it sound like the and propel the plot along, and everyone BUSINESS LAW, production of “If/Then”, now playing. story may be confusing to follow, but has an opportunity to showcase their under the direction of Theatre Aurora singing talents. REAL ESTATE, The musical by Brian Yorkey with music from Tom Kitt, tells the story, veteran Sergio Calderon, the scenes and This play will keep you entertained WILLS & ESTATES actually two stories, of Elizabeth, a city characters shift seamlessly between the until the final curtain, and will do doubt planner who has recently moved back to two parallel storylines. make you think a bit about your own 905-841-6411 New York City. A large part of the success goes to choices in life. Meeting with friends shortly after the terrific cast, headed by Jody Butler, Evening performances of “If/ Providing valued and trusted her return, she is presented with two as Elizabeth. Appearing in almost Then” continue at Theatre Aurora, 150 legal advice since 1983 options of how to spend the rest of every scene, she carries the story, and Henderson Drive, January 25, 26, 27, her day. From there, we see her life flawlessly and believably segues from and February 1, 2 and 3, with a matinee one version of her character to the January 28, Promotional ticket prices other. for groups of four or more are in place Providing terrific support arefor the two Thursday performances. Patricia Dambrosio Mongeon as Kate, Details and tickets are available through Jeff McAlister as Lucas and Brian the box office at 905-727-3669.

A BLUES PREVIEW – Councillor John Abel, who also serves on Music Aurora, hit the “stage” last week- end at the Aurora Cultural Centre for the opening of SOYRA’s Showcase 2018. Guitar in hand, he provided an appetizer for February’s “month of blues”, which will be highlighted by the Aurora Winter Blues Fest. Showcase 2018 runs at the Aurora Cultural Centre through Sunday. For more on the Aurora Winter Blues Festival, see Page 16. Auroran photo by Brock Weir

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Elijah Gonsalves fights off a Markham defender in the Aurora Tigers’ 5 - 4 win over the Markham Royals at the ACC on Saturday.

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By Jake Courtepatte his junior hockey debut. enemy for the Tigers, allowing a pair of BELONG IN Tested early on a breakaway from powerplay goals to put them in a hole. The Aurora Tigers have taken back Markham captain Lucas Condotta, Mizzi scored Aurora’s only goal, THE HALL? the crown as the kings of the jungle. making a spectacular toe save, while Irvine made 33 saves. Locked in a season-long battle with McWilliams made eleven stops on Despite Monday’s loss, Saturday’s the Newmarket Hurricanes for first twelve shots to give Aurora a 5 – 4 come- win was enough to give the Tigers a two place in the Ontario Junior Hockey from-behind win. point lead over the Hurricanes in the League’s North division, the Tigers are Aurora captain Jake Bricknell was North division. on top for the first time this season. able to tie the game in the second The close proximity could make for a Riding a streak of fifteen games period, cutting across the crease to beat wild final month of the regular season without a regulation loss into Saturday’s the Markham goaltender on the far side, for two of the league’s hottest teams, home game with the Markham Royals, before Joseph Mizzi gave the Tigers the who were both eliminated from playoff a feat accomplished largely on the lead early in the third period. contention at this time last year. back of starting goalie Bradley Van Markham beat McWilliams on a Aurora draws a tough schedule this Schubert, the club welcomed an unsung rebound opportunity just minutes week in battling the Wellington Dukes hero in Cale McWilliams to keep the later, though Bricknell scored the game on Friday, who sit first in the Northeast streak going. winner on the powerplay with just Conference and second in the league A pair of early goals from Matthew under fourteen minutes to go. standings. Ferrari and Elijah Gonsalves gave the “What a performance by the kid,” They return to the Aurora Tigers a quick two-goal lead, prompting said Tigers analyst Kevin Dean. Induction into the Aurora Sports Hall Community Centre on Saturday for a a Markham timeout and a refreshed “Welcome to the league, he played one of Fame is our town’s highest sporting 7:30 start against the 24-15-0-3 Buffalo Royals squad. heck of a hockey game.” honour. The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Jr. Sabres, the only meeting of the year Markham climbed back with three With Van Schubert suspended for between the international competitors. recognizes and celebrates the straight goals, two of which were two games, McWilliams earned the rest The Hurricanes are coming off a individuals who have contributed to questionable on goalie interference, on Monday to give Jack Irvine a turn pair of shutouts last week to contend Aurora’s rich sports legacy. something Van Shubert was between the pipes, riding a five-game with the streaking Cobourg Cougars at increasingly vocal about. winning streak into the matchup with If you know of someone that you think home on Thursday. Sent to the dressing room by the the Cobourg Cougars. For stats, schedules, and more belongs in the Hall, tell us and we will referees after the third goal, the sixteen- Unfortunately both Irvine and the information, visit www.auroratigers. help you with the process. year old McWilliams was forced into Tigers’ streaks came to a halt in a 5 – pointstreaksites.com. action late in the first period, making 1 loss, where the special teams was the INDUCTION CATEGORIES ARE: Panthers victorious on Aurora Panther Day Athlete s Coach Builder/Contributor the lead, a lead they held until the final frame. Aurora goaltender Taylor Beam was a wall until just over six minutes left in NOMINATIONS DEADLINE the game, when she was finally beaten. 12:00pm, February 28, 2018 Overtime solved nothing, with both teams leaving with a 1 – 1 tie. Beam made 28 stops on 29 shots. For more information or to submit The game marked the last Panthers a nomination visit: home game until February 10, heading aurorashof.ca/nomination-process out on a five-game road swing beginning The Midget AA Panthers celebrate a goal or email: Saturday in Toronto to take on the first during Sunday’s “Aurora Panther Day” at the [email protected] Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. place Toronto Aeros.

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to YRAA By Jake Courtepatte the three-day event, gaining free entry to the tournament as the hosts. All Star football squad Minor hockey teams from across The Minor PeeWee AA Redmen North America converged on the came the closest to tasting victory on By Jake Courtepatte while Huron running backs Jericho Newmarket rinks this month for home ice, bowing out in Saturday’s Daher and Julian Curia made up the the prestigious International Silver semifinal at Magna Centre against Year after year, it comes as no tandem at their position. Stick tournament, pitting the best the Caledon Hawks. They rode a 2-1-1 surprise to see a handful of Mustangs Twelve other Warriors players of the best against each other after record into the matchup, falling only names among the All-Stars nods in found their name on the list. winning their respective regional to Michigan’s Traverse City North the York Region Athletic Association tournaments. Stars in the round robin. football league. The largest ice hockey tournament The Hawks went on to defeat This year’s crop includes the in the world, Newmarket hosted a total the Vaughan Rangers in Sunday’s likes of receiver Joshua Torres, of 76 teams across eight divisions in championship game. punter Andrew End, defensive back Matthew Vassos, and offensive lineman Jack Johnson. Torres, named as an honourable mention following his first year with the Mustangs program, finished the season with eighteen receptions for 294 total yards, including three touchdowns. Andrew End took punts for the league’s third best team defensively, while Vassos was part of a defensive ACTIVATE lineup to allow just 85 points throughout the YRAA’s regular AURORARon Weese season. The league champion Huron Heights Warriors of Newmarket dominated the All-Star lineup, Older adults voted on by the league’s coaches. Quarterback Sebastian Scott earned can be better the only All-Star nod at the position, “Movers”

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[email protected] 905.841.0916 Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 25, 2018 THE AURORAN, Thursday, January 25, 2018 Page 17 Christmas Classic raises tens of thousands for those in need hockey, sold more tickets for the forward to this night. There is a party afterwards, had a silent auction real good feeling to this event, not to and raised about $22,000 through the mention most of us are friends and auction alone.” have a connection with the event. By early December, approximately This year, after the game, we were at $12,000 of what they raised had Father’s Moustache and they were already gone to individuals in the nice enough to shut the facility for community who need it the most. us. We had about 150 people there at The Aurora Christmas Classic the pub afterwards for drinks, hors connects with families in need through d’ouevres and the silent auction – and local schools through the principals it was just a party!” and teachers at local schools who, in turn, would assess the needs within their own communities and buy gift cards to places like Superstore and Walmart so families could get out and buy food, winter clothing and toys just in time for the holidays. “This year we decided we would get back to our roots and help local families who are struggling,” says Mr. Cox. “We have half of our funds to date that we will distribute into different areas, but the other half We sell went to schools. Our silent auction was so successful this year we have to sit down as a committee and figure all types of out where the remainder of the funds will go. We have two or three ideas floating around right now, but it will Dave Cox celebrates with the cup. Submitted photo Filters likely continue to go to do local things, By Brock Weir a bunch of friends getting together whether that be helping kids who at Christmas,” says Dave Cox of the can’t afford to buy hockey gear or sign Humidifiers It started off as just a pre-Christmas initiative started by friends Jamie up for hockey, or other initiatives.” get-together as friends laced up for Fryer and Elise Volpe. “They had one Asked what the key to the success of some ice time, but over the past seven game of hockey, met back at the pub the Aurora Christmas Classic is year over year, Mr. Cox chalks it up simply Air Cleaners years, the game has gained significant with their wives, had dinner, tossed in traction. a little bit of money and helped two or to friendship and camaraderie. That one game, followed by a small three local families at Christmastime. “There are 70 hockey players and there is a connection between all of & Water Pumps post-game drink and dinner with For the first few years, that is what it spouses, is almost a thing of the past. was all about. After doing that, a few us, really,” he says. “It is not hard to This year, over 70 people in 10 teams of them said, ‘Hey, this is a lot of fun, pull this off because it just becomes hit the ice at the Aurora Community let’s try and expand it!’ Over the last a great Christmas party for us as well. We always do it the Saturday Tel: 905-727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. Centre on December 22 for the seventh- three or four years, we’re now up to www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario annual Aurora Christmas Classic. six teams with 10 guys a side plus a before Christmas and everyone looks This year’s efforts raised over goalie. $32,000 for needy families right here “This year we had over 70 hockey in this community. players and we all threw in $200 each. “The origin of the Classic is literally We raised about $14,000 through

MP HOLDS LEVEE – After Mayor Geoff Dawe and Council held their levee at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex on Saturday morning, an afternoon levee was hosted by Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev at her Richmond Hill office. Here, Ms. Alleslev, rights, meets constituents Israel and Norma. Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger

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It was like having an Ms. Schaffer is sharing their story York Region and said I needed their help; medication. infant again in a five year old child who to raise awareness not only for the they came into the school, met with the “It was really scary,” she says, noting just wants to run and be active. You have organization, but also for their upcoming teacher and the class. They basically that, as a mom, she went from the to limit your child but then you hear all fundraiser at Tuesday, February 13 when empower people and, since then, I have comfort of having her child relatively the doctors saying, ‘Just let him live a Wimpy’s Diner at Yonge and Brookland been active helping out as much as I can.” independent to play with his friends and normal life.’ It’s easier said than done.” will be flipping one dollar pancakes to Empowerment, however, was not a change his clothes, to a world where a As much as Erik might have missed mark Shrove Tuesday and raise funds feeling out of reach for Laura early on in seizure could happen at any moment. “10 being able to do the simple tasks on his for the organization. Erik’s journey, however. minutes after he had a seizure, I thought own, his mother too was feeling more “I have been a member since After a referral from her Stouffville I would be in a safety zone to let him run alone than ever, not knowing where September 2016 when Erik started Grade neurologist, Dr. Pamela Cooper, in 2015, upstairs and get dressed, but the next to turn. But she eventually made a 1,” says Laura, adding around this time Erik entered the Epilepsy Monitoring thing I know I see a body just fall from the connection with Epilepsy York Region, she received a call from Erik’s teacher Unit at SickKids Hospital for five days stairs and hit the hardwood floor. That the community organization which suspecting he had had a seizure, but of tests. Over that time, they found in was my realization of when I couldn’t let serves as a resource to parents and not fully aware of the signs. “I realised a 24 hour period he had no less than 21 him go on stairs alone, I couldn’t let him families navigating these waters every they are not really educated on what a seizures – and was told the tests were climb on a playground, couldn’t sit on a single day. seizure looks like. I contacted Epilepsy complete and to go home. “What do you mean I can go home,” says Laura of her response to the team. “I have a kid on one medication that isn’t working, he’s not himself and you want me to go home and just live a normal life? I couldn’t go home. We needed to be there and have more tests. I knew I was THINGS going to be back there one day, so why JANUARY 25 – FEBRUARY 3 YOUfrom 20OUGHT years on the road TOtogether KNOWcreating presentation looks at the cases of the heroine don’t we start doing this now so we don’t Theatre Aurora is proud to present the memories for a lifetime. With special guests of New France, Madeleine de Verchères, and have to come back? They agreed and kept Canadian premiere of the Broadway hit and Chris Whiteley & Diana Braithwaite, Dennis the heroine of Upper Canada, Laura Secord. us there a few more days, started a new Tony award winning musical If/Then. Story Pendrith, and introducing Kalya Ramu. For Both women performed heroic acts in the medication as well.” by Tom Kitt, Music and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey. ticket information, call 905-713-1818 or visit context of wartime activities, and later went Eventually, after further tests and Get your tickets now before they’re gone! www.auroraculturalcentre.ca/events/tribute- on to claim state pensions for their heroism. referrals, they hit upon a perfect formula Opening Thursday, January 25 and Presented to-stuart-mclean. In their lifetimes and subsequently, their lives of medication that has, despite continued by Theatre Aurora, winner of the THEA for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5 have been interpreted in the context of other Best Musical Production of 2016/2017 ACT-CO The Aurora Film Circuit presents the international examples, such as Joan of Arc. abnormal activity in his brain, kept Erik season, directed by Sergio Calderon THEA French comedy “C’est La Vie” this evening Their shifting popularity over time reveals seizure free for nearly two years so far. award winner for Best Director, Musical from 7 – 9 p.m. at Cineplex Odeon Aurora. some of the complex issues involved in “You have to really advocate for your 2016-2017. Call the box office at 905-727-3669 Individual tickets can be purchased at the historical commemoration. Tickets are $7 ($5 children in the sense of knowing your to reserve or order online by visiting www. Aurora Public Library. For more information, for Society members). For more information, child,” says Laura. “Erik is maybe 90 per theatreaurora.com. visit aurorafilmcircuit.ca. call 905-727-8991. The event will take place at cent himself, which I will take given how THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Hillary House National Historic Site (15372 he was at one point, but he has grown Newmarket Soccer Club’s Girls U11 team Amnesty International’s Aurora- Yonge Street) up over the last two years. Just because will hold a fundraiser this evening at Boston Newmarket group will hold their monthly WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 your doctor says go home, you’re done, Pizza Aurora (8 First Commerce Drive) from meeting this evening to discuss current The PROBUS Club of Aurora holds their it doesn’t mean it is the end of the line 6 – 8 p.m. Be served by the team and 10 per cent human rights issues and write appeal letters. monthly meeting today from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for you and I really want people to learn of all sales will be donated back to them. 7 – 8.30 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church’s at the Royal Canadian Legion (105 Industrial that. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 Rectory, 79 Victoria Street. All are welcome. Parkway North). This month’s speaker is Mr. John Sheard presents A Tribute to For more information, call Renee at 905-713- Tranh Campbell. 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