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Aurora’s Community Newspaper Vol. 11 No. 42 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of August 16, 2011 Aurora woman a finalist Aspiring Aurora songwriter Canada," she said. "I am very I was amazed at how Canadians Susan Stevenson's dream could patriotic and would like to have were just loved everywhere you soon become a reality as the local somebody eventually sing a line go," she said. "That has always writer has been named a top 10 from a poem of mine that repre- had me wonder about the unique- finalist in the "A Song for Canada" sents Canada." ness of Canada. I am a foster par- contest, held by organizers of While coming up with words to ent as well and have the experi- Canada's Walk of Fame. describe what Canada means to ence of seeing it through many dif- Attracting nearly 650 poets her was not a problem, paring ferent nationalities and challenges across Canada, Ms. Stevenson's down her thoughts into the pre- as well as that have sort of come words could be set to music scribed 250-word limit was a chal- in my door, and through my chil- to commemorate the latest lenge. dren's eyes to see what it means inductees to the Toronto attraction. A self-described "chatterbox", it to them." For Ms. Stevenson, this has was a good test for her to be pre- Ms. Stevenson's patriotic poem been a dream shared with her cise in her words, she said, adding is not only reflective of her mother, Betty May, who encour- that it gave her time to reflect not thoughts and the thoughts of her aged her to enter the contest. just on her perception of Canada, family, but also thoughts she said "She knew this was right up my but others' perspectives on might be shared across the alley that I would want to have one Canadians. Canadian family, and being reflec- of my poems put to song, espe- "As an adult, I have had the tive of a number of different cially one that has to do with opportunity to travel a little bit and Please see page 7 Lions Hall Mosley building sold, will become a church

Aurora's historic Lions Hall at Mosley heart attack in April and I just asked the services that the money raised there and Victoria Streets is set to become the members [if anyone wanted to take over has to go back into the community, so new home for the Aurora parish for the the responsibility considering my wife's anything to do with halls and that stuff Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste condition] and nobody wanted the job, has got to come out of your administra- Romanian Orthodox Church. so we put it up for sale." tion and the administration is the mem- It was Seniors’ Day at the Aurora Farmers’ Market Saturday, The former Lions Hall will be open From his perspective though, it is bers themselves." for its first new service as a church also time for service clubs like the Lions Lest you think the Aurora Lions Club and these three took advantage of the event. They are August 21, following the completion of Club to move away from the concept of is phasing out their operations in Town, Katherine Belrose, left, Lynne Rubbens, centre, and Alexa some modifications to the existing build- having their own halls as bases of oper- rest assured Mr. Bullen, whose tenure Zayadi, right. Auroran photo by David Falconer ing, including the laying of new floors ation in the interest of membership and as Lions Club president ended in July, and the installation of new pews. keeping resources where they should said the sale of the Hall will not affect "Our community is growing up and be. any of the Club's services as they have Briefly we needed a bigger space," said Pr. "You put too much work into [the hall] found a new home in the Royal Marius Antonel Dumitru last week on and not enough work into what you're Canadian Legion building on Industrial why his church bought the building. really there for as a club," he said of Parkway. New candidate The conversion of the Lions Hall to a groups that use similar facilities. "We Nor will it affect any of their regular Romanian Orthodox Church is the lat- were set up where we are supposed to Town activities such as the Polo for Local candidates for the October 6 Provincial election will have to est phase in the storied history of the be working for the betterment of the Heart or their upcoming Christmas make room for one more following the selection of a candidate for the building which first found life as the community and raise funds to look after Basket drive. Green Party of Ontario. home of the Aurora Mechanics' Institute our local citizens. "That takes a whole pile of organiza- Kris Kuysten was selected to carry the Green Party banner in and has twice hosted the Lions. "If you have seen us in there trying to tion [but] you don't need a hall or any- Newmarket-Aurora Friday afternoon. To past Lions Club president Fred scrub the floors and the upkeep and thing else for that," he said, noting that Mr. Kuysten joins fellow candidates Christina Bisanz for the Liberal Bullen, the time had come to let the everything else, under Lions the Hall robbery last year at the Lions Hall dur- Party, Frank Klees for the Progressive Conservative Party and Robin building go. had to come out of our pockets. It was- ing the Christmas Basket drive did not Wardlaw for the New Democrats on the ballot. "I have been caretaker for 25 years," n't like the Polo for Heart or the pan- play a factor into their decision to sell Garden Centre he told The Auroran. "My wife had a cakes in Sheppard's Bush. Those are Please see page 3 includingg in-stock Patio Furniture*rniture* CLEARANCE Turf Builder Moisture Control $3 99* $ 99* Only Reg:Reg: $6.99$6.99 Only 4 Reg: $7.999 *while supplies last Aurora Home Hardware Building Centre 289 Wellington Street East Aurora - 905-727-4751 2 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 16, 2011 COMING EVENTS

AUGUST 15-18 artist, teacher, home furnishing designer and busi- York Highlands Chorus is an award-winning a [email protected]. Here’s your chance to join Dr. Hyoun Park and ness owner. She will bring more than 30 years of capella Sweet Adelines chorus, a group of women * * * * bridge the gap between Grade 12 Calculus/Vectors expertise to this workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. in the who gather Tuesday evenings at the Old Fire Hall, Community Home Assistance to Seniors and first year university calculus. Join Dr. Park at the Lebovic Room. $20 per person and you must be 18 Newmarket, to sing, share in the harmony of friend- (CHATS) is looking for volunteers to assist with the Aurora Public Library for four days of calculus prob- years and older. Pre-register at the Adult Information ship and learn the barbershop art form. York activities in its Adult Day Program. The positions call lem-solving in preparation for university. Classes Desk, or call 905-727-9493, option 4. Highlands is always looking for new women who for a commitment of a few hours a week at its Aurora begin at 6 p.m. for two hours in the Optimist room. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 share the love of a capella music. Call Karen at 905- location. Various times are available. Call Christine at The event, while restricted to students entering 1st The Triple P Parenting workshop series returns 726-2113 or e-mail Vikki at informa- 905-713-3494. year university calculus only, is free although seating to Aurora Public Library. Join the group the last [email protected]. * * * * is limited. Pre-register at the Adult Information Desk Wednesday of each month, September to May, * * * * Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the or call 905-727-9493, option 4. excluding December. A variety of topics will help you The Upper Canada Chordsmen, Aurora- Pioneer Club for boys and girls, age three to Grade TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 answer your parenting questions and needs. All Newmarket’s award winning chorus, is looking for 4 and the Junior High Club for boys and girls, Grades Movie tonight at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre is meetings at 7 p.m. in the Magna Room. Pre-register male singers. The group meets every Wednesday 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora Cornerstone “Something Borrowed”, starring Kate Hudson, at the Adult Information Desk or call 905-727-9493, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old Fire Hall, 140 Main Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. For more Ginnifer Goodwin and Colin Egglesfield. Rachel is a option 4. Street South, in Newmarket. information call 905-841-8884. lawyer. When she was in law school she fell for OCTOBER 1, 2, 6 AND 7 * * * * * * * * another student Dex who comes from an affluent The Canadian Cancer Society: Holland River The Optimist Club of Aurora meets the first A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday at family. But she's too shy to say anything. When Dex Unit will be running the Pink Ribbon event in Wednesday of each month at the Aurora Legion. the Community Bible Church on Bathurst Street just meets her best friend Darcy who treats her like dirt October. October is National Breast Cancer New members are welcome. Call 905-727-5012 for south of Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more sometimes, who was visiting her, she makes a move Awareness Month and volunteers from the Canadian more information. information e-mail Judy Hoffmann at jhoff- on him and gets him. Eventually they get engaged Cancer Society will be selling pink ribbons on the * * * * [email protected]. and Darcy asks Rachel to be her Maid of Honour. above dates to raise awareness about breast health. The Aurora Lions Club meets the second and * * * * But Rachel stills has feelings for Dex and still can't Funds raised during this campaign will support fourth Thursdays at the Aurora Lions Hall, corner of Scottish Country Dancing on Tuesday evenings say anything. But Ethan, Rachel’s close friend, tells breast cancer research and community programs for Mosley and Victoria Streets. Co-ed club welcomes at 8.15 p.m. at the Aurora Heights Public School and her that she'll spend her entire life regretting that if people living with breast cancer and their families. new members. For further information, call 905-727- Friday mornings at St. Andrews' Presbyterian she does nothing. Movies start at 6.30 p.m. sharp SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 6079. Church beginning at 10.30 a.m. No partners are and cost $1.50 for members and $2 for non-mem- The Juno nominated Sultans of String bring their * * * * needed and beginners are welcome. For more infor- bers. CD release tour to the Aurora Cultural Centre tonight Martha's Table, the community lunch program mation, call Helen at 905-713-3439 or Agnes at 905- AUGUST 23, 24 at 7.30. Tickets are available at the door from the offered at St. Andrew's Church, Aurora, will open 841-2747. Aurora Cultural Centre presents a series of two Cultural Centre for general admission seating for again on Thursday, September 1, after closing for the * * * * individual Camp Days for children ages 6 to 12. A full $30. Advance tickets are $25. summer. Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday at 6.30 day brimming with a variety of music, dance, art proj- * * * * * * * * p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge Street. New members are ects, improv and theatre games; $45 per child. You're invited to be part of the Aurora Artist The York Regional Police Male Chorus is looking welcome. Bonus before-and-after care included in price; Studio Tour 2011, a group of professional artists for new members. You do not have to be a police offi- * * * * inquire about special rates for sibling/friend registra- along with emerging artists from Aurora, inviting the cer nor are you required to read music to volunteer. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 tion. The Aurora Cultural Centre is located at 22 public into our homes for our second year two day The group rehearses Monday evenings between meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 Church Street. For information or to register call 905- annual studio tour on Saturday and Sunday, October 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. For further information, contact p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south of Wellington. For 713-1818 or [email protected]. 1st and 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following the chorus supervisor at 905-727-9676 or the co- more information call 905-830-9205. TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 artists are already participating: Jean Beard, David ordinator of volunteer services for YRP at 905-830- * * * * Movie tonight at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre is Beard, Deborah Campo, Eva Folks, Maya 0303, extension 6717. Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first “Win Win” starring Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan and Rodrigues, Judy Sherman and Christine Valentini. E- * * * * Thursday of each month at the Rising Sun Temple, Jeffrey Tambor. Disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty mail Deborah Campo to be added to the list by Aurora’s Air Cadets meet every Tuesday night at 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. (Giamatti), who moonlights as a high school August 13th at [email protected] Cardinal Carter School from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., * * * * wrestling coach, stumbles across a star athlete 905-727-1447. Artists are asking that you attend the and offer a program for 12 years and older boys and Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third through some questionable business dealings while studio tour meeting at the Aurora Public Library, 2nd girls. Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will floor, Tuesday August 16th at 4 p.m. * * * * a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at noon. Call get a double payday, the boy's mother shows up TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Queen’s York Rangers Army cadet corps has 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080 for more information. fresh from rehab and flat broke, threatening to derail The Tuesday Philosophy Club meets tonight at openings for boys and girls aged 12 to 18. The group * * * * everything. the Aurora Public Library in the Lebovic Room at 7 parades every Friday night between 7 and 9 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 p.m. What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? There is no membership fee and those in high school night at Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street, at Money Talks. A free, informal discussion group Is there an ultimate purpose to my existence? If can earn community service hours through the pro- 7.30 p.m. will be held tonight at the Aurora Public Library to these questions have ever crossed your mind, join gram. For further information, call 905-726-8600. * * * * share ideas and exchange unbiased financial plan- the club. No prior experience in philosophy is * * * * Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the ning information, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Magna required. Pre-register at the Adult Information Desk, Aurora Opera Children’s Chorus welcomes treble Aurora Legion at 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. Room. Moderator Roger Strong is not affiliated with or call 905-727-9493, option 4. voices. It is a choir dedicated to nurturing and provid- * * * * any financial institution. RSVP is required. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 ing opportunities for children to express their musical Canadian Federation of University Women holds SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1O Aurora's Pine Tree Potters' Guild will host its abilities. The chorus is open to boys and girls ages 5- monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion with a variety The Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society is second annual Empty Bowls fund-raising event. 17. Contact the general director at keepsing- of speakers. Contact Beverley at 905-727-2151. hosting its Annual Flower Show today where mem- Tickets, at $45, go on sale September 6 and are bers exhibit exceptional specimens from their gar- available from the Aurora Cultural Centre, Vic's Shoe dens and display unique artistic floral designs. The Repair and Meridian Credit Union. flower show will be held at the Aurora Cultural CONTINUING Centre. 22 Church Street, from noon to 4 p.m. For Trinity Anglican Church "Clothes Closet", located Musical Theatre more information call Cindy at 905-713-6660. at 44 Metcalfe Streeet, Aurora, is the local source for SEPTEMBER 9-11 gently used women's, children's and men's clothing. Youth Programs The sixth annual Ribfest will be held this week- All monies raised are used to support the needy of end in Machell Park. It will operate Friday and Aurora, since it goes directly to the "Welcoming Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on Sunday Arms" Ministry. Open weekday mornings, 9.30 a.m, from noon to 6 p.m. to 11.30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings 6.30 to 7.30 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 p.m. The Bag Sale happens the last Monday of each The Aurora Seniors’ Centre will hold its final month. REGISTER TODAY! –NO HST event of the season tonight in the form of a Corn * * * * Roast for ASA members, families and friends on the At the request of its director, Richard Heinzle, the deck of their headquarters at 96 John West Way Evergreen Choir’s time of practice will be increased Offering GREAT value, fun and education through Theatre Arts: beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for to 90 minutes, and will meet on Wednesday, children. A cash bar, serving beer, white and red September 7th in the West McKenzie Room at 1.45 wine soft drinks and water will be operating. p.m. to 3.15 p.m. Registration is now available at the Following the corn roast will be a video concert. front desk of the Aurora Seniors’ Centre for the Ages 3 and 4 Advance tickets are now on sale at the ASC recep- season commencing September 7th to June 2012. tion desk. For more information, contact Marie Leone The fee for the coming sessions remains the same: at 905-713-0608. $50 per member. New members are always wel- September 6 - November 8 - parent participation SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 come. If you can carry a tune and like to sing we The 14th Annual Aurora and Newmarket would be happy to have you come and join us. It is Parkinson SuperWalk will take place at Fairy Lake in not necessary to be able to read music, nor will you Newmarket. Registration, a Yoga demonstration by be asked to audition, to enjoy being part of this The Royal Pathways Inc., and speeches begin at happy experience. In addition to its regular Kinder Stages - Ages 4 - 6 9.30 a.m. under the main pavilion closest to the Christmas and Spring concerts, the group will also Water Street entrance. The walk begins at 10.30 perform at the Richmond Hill Centre for the a.m. For more information or to volunteer call Kim Performing Arts on Sunday, January 29th 2012, and Rouse-Parypa at 905-713-0774 or e-mail take part in the 'Big Sing' at Roy Thompson Hall on [email protected] For more information on Sunday, November 6th 2011. For more information Parkinson's or to register on-line visit call the desk at 905-726-4767. www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca. * * * * WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Aurora Probus Club, which meets every second September, 2011 to January, 2012 February - May (2012) Baby Talk supports language development with Wednesday of the month at the Aurora Legion, will Blue Balloon and will be part of a free seminar with not meet during August but will reconvene a pediatric health specialist covering normal lan- September 14th. Memberships consist of retired and guage development and how best to support lan- seni-retired PROfessional and BUSiness people, Intermediate - Ages 6 - 13 guage acquisition in your child, with games and hence the name. New members are welcome. For September - January - Disney’s Alladin Jr. activities at the Aurora Public Library beginning at 7 more information, call Marilyn Munslow at 905-727- p.m. in the Magna Room. Pre-register at the Adult 9344 or Bob Saunders at 905-841-3558. Information Desk, or call 905-727-9493, option 4. * * * * GRANAurora, the local Grandmothers To SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Grandmothers group, meets monthly to raise aware- The Aurora Seniors’ Centre will hold its second ness, generate funds and lobby on behalf of the annual Dog and Mutt Show behind the centre at 96 grandmother care-givers in AIDS-ravaged Africa. September, 2011 to January, 2012 February - May (2012) John West Way from 1 p.m. (rain or shine). A barbe- For more information call Kay at 905-841-9318 or cue will also be available. Registration forms are now Joan at 905-727-5586. available from the centre. Maximum is 30 entrants. * * * * For further information contact Michelle Stemer at Alateen meets every Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. 905-727-3123, ext. 3611. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, corner of Victoria SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 and Mosley Streets. Al-Anon meets every Tuesday The annual Terry Fox Run takes place today from at 8 p.m. at the Aurora United Church on Yonge To register call: 905-713-1040 the Sheppard’s Bush soccer fields beginning at 8.30 Street. For more information go to al- a.m. with registration. Participants have the choice of anon.alateen.on.ca. or Email: [email protected] a five-kilometre run/walk/bike/roller blade or a two- * * * * kilometre forest stroll. For more information go to The Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society meets www.marqueetheatricalproductions.com www.terryfox.org which also includes on-line on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at pledging) or contact Hank Van Bakel at the Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway 73 Industrial Parkway N. Aurora L4G 4C4 [email protected]. North. Visitors are welcome for only $2. For more SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 information call Ray at 905-727-6168. The Art of Stenciling, with Deborah Mores, an * * * * THE AURORAN, Week of August 16, 2011 - 3 Raffle helps charities: mayor Magna Hoedown’s the charities being supported ating proceeds of more than Prospector’s raffle will turn into by the event. $4 million for local community some real gold for local chari- For more information, visit groups during its 23-year his- ties this year. www.hoedown.ca. tory. Although event tickets are The Hoedown started out The annual event typically already sold out for the Wild as a backyard barbecue attracts more than 3,500 resi- Wild West Hoedown, there are fundraiser at the Stronach dents, more than 350 volun- still plenty of raffle tickets avail- family farm and has become teers and raises money for a able, said Aurora’s Steve York Region’s largest annual wide range of different com- Hinder, Manager, Magna for community fundraiser, gener- munity groups each year. Community. “The money we’re able to donate to local charities comes from the raffle tickets. DAMIR VRANCIC It’s pretty simple—the more LAW OFFICE tickets we sell, the more money goes to charities. BUSINESS LAW, Every nickel we raise, they REAL ESTATE, get,” Hinder said. WILLS & ESTATES “I’d encourage everyone to purchase raffle tickets,” said Aurora’s Mayor Geoffrey 905-841-6411 Dawe. “It’s such an easy way Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 to support some very deserv- ing organizations in our Town.” Each year a number of organizations are selected as FOR SALE recipients of the Hoedown funds. This year’s recipients SOLD include the Aurora Skating Club, the Aurora Youth Soccer Club, Hospice King-Aurora and Doane House Hospice People you know... and the Optimist Club of people you trust! Aurora. The draw is held the same day as the Hoedown, Sept. 10. The grand prize is $50,000. There are also prizes of $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000. 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The Town took over the hall from the Mechanics in 1920 and LEXUS OF RICHMOND HILL it was later used to manufacture knitted goods until the Lions Club 11552 YONGE STREET, NORTH OF ELGIN MILLS ROAD came along. Following the Lions Club's first occupancy, the Hall saw its first www.lexusrh.com incarnation as a religious institu- tion as home to the Aurora 905-883-8812 or 1-866-891-8812 Gospel Church, which occupied “$4,000 CASH PURCHASE INCENTIVE AVAILABLE ON ALL 2011 RX 350 MODELS PAID IN FULL BY PURCHASER. OTHER GREAT CASH INCENTIVES ON OTHER NEW 2011 LEXUS MODELS. the building until 1981. CASH INCENTIVE NOT AVAILABLE IF FINANCING OR LEASING THROUGH LEXUS FINANCIAL SERVICES. LIMITED TIME OFFERS ONLY APPLY TO RETAIL CUSTOMERS. MAY REQUIRE FACTORY ORDER. OFFERS EXPIRE AT MONTH’S END UNLESS EXTENDED OR REVISED. VEHICLE DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN BY AUGUST 31ST TO QUALIFY.” 4 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 16, 2011

Poor Ronnie

By RON WALLACE A computer geek, I’m not

Ever since my 41-year-old daughter welcomed me “to the 21st century” after I learned about Skype on the computers, I have been afraid of them...computers, that is. After having this incredible conversation, with pictures and every- thing, with this person in Africa, I immediately sent an e-mail to my daughter, the university professor in New York City. “Guess what we can do on the computer?” I then told her what I had found out. “Welcome to the 2lst century,” she replied, saying she already had an account with Skype, and inferred “where have you been?” So, aside from needing the computer to produce this newspaper every week, my computer skills are limited. That’s why I’m not one of the anonymous people writing regularly to Auroracitizen.com, nor do I sell things on E-bay or Kijiji. If anyone says anything derogitory about me or the newspaper, I’d never know it, because I simply don’t spend much time on the com- puter. A geek, I’m not. All that came to an end last week, when Patricia told me a picture I had submitted wound up on Facebook. Another view of Wells Street school, this one from a postcard which was sent to a Miss Hope in Facebook? What’s that? Callander (nine miles south of North Bay) with the note “the schoolhouse here is...not pretty but use- It was part of a series called “You know you're from North Bay, Ontario if you remember...” ful”. The card was sent from Woodstock and the postmark suggests it was sent in August of 1911. At Having been born in North Bay in 1944 (gawd, you’re old, Ron) and the time, the school was Aurora’s first high school. Currently, the building, which served as the Wells spending the first 18 years of my life there, Patricia had my attention. Street Public School, is owned by the York Region District School Board, and is up for sale. Suddenly, I couldn’t get enough of Facebook. Postcard was supplied by David Heard. After investigating, I discovered there’s a section called “I grew up in Aurora...” And a bunch of people who I had never heard of were listed. Letters to the Editor One, who is the daughter of a former Aurora police officer wanted to know if anyone knew the four locations of Home Hardware in Aurora. Actually, Home Hardware didn’t become a reality in Aurora until it moved to the location on Wellington Street, next to the Toronto Reader disagrees Dominion Bank. From there it relocated it its existing location on Wellington Street, just west of John West Way. Prior to that, it was known as Wilson’s Hardware and was located in the building currently occupied by Tru Value Hardware on Yonge with Mol’s stand Street. Prior to that, there was a hardware store located where Red To the editor, Mol's claim that anonymous ing habits, shopping prefer- being elected to representa- George had his second hand shop, across Yonge Street that is current- blogging "should be consid- ences, electronic correspon- tive positions involved the ly a not-very-well-kept park. Not being a resident of ered a criminal offence in the dence and so on. possibility that some voters The land was up for sale and apparently has been sold, but isn’t Aurora and therefore being future”. No one is immune from might disagree with our atti- being taken care of. On the one side is the old town hall, while the old only an irregular reader of He adds, counter-intu- such surveillance, and now tudes and actions, and have post office is on the other. The Auroran, I have no itively, that criminalizing criti- Mr. Mol wants to violate our the temerity to say so. Dunno who bought it or what their plans are for the land. informed opinion on ex- cism of our politicians would Charter right to free expres- Mr. Mol is upset because One contibutor said all the dads would go to Home Hardware and Mayor Phyllis Morris, the keep "our use of these mod- sion by making comments in he thinks the anonymous not return for hours. “I always wondered what took so long to get nails:)” merits of her lawsuit or the ern technologies safe." cyberspace illegal. critics were “cowards.” And someone answered: “They didn’t go to get nails they went to question of whether the Government agencies the pub”. Civil liberties are already I am much more upset I’m not sure what year they are talking about, but when I came to Town should pick up the tab and private corporations at risk, without begging the that Mr. Mol wants to make Aurora in 1969, the only active pub in the area was the Graystone’s, for her legal expenses. already keep us under more authorities to put us in jail if that a punishable offence where you had to eat the same value as the beer you drank. However, as a citizen of than adequate observation. we say unkind things about under the Criminal Code. Half of Wilson’s was taken up by the Aurora Banner. Canada, and someone who They film us on city our leaders. I know that because I used to work there, and it was easy to sneak treasures the right to free streets and in shopping I have long believed that Howard A. Doughty out the back, through the hardware store, if you wanted to go for a beer. speech and civil but robust malls, keep meticulous running for public office and Richmond Hill But you had to go to the Graystone’s. political debate, I must dis- records of our travel itiner- At least that was where I would go with the publisher, Bob sent from letter-writer Jake aries, medical records, read-

Buchanan. At the time, Aurora was the only place I knew of where you could “Aurora’s Community Newspaper” go bar-hopping, in one hop. Chairman is “disturbed” Can’t say that today, though. The Auroran Newspaper Company Ltd. Excuse me, while I go back to Facebook... someone could still be 15213 Yonge Street, Suite 8 Aurora, ON, L4G 1L8 selling Hoedown tickets Publisher Emeritus To the editor, charities for their incredible Rosemary Schumaker job on those sales. 100 Watts Editorial Production I would like to comment on I find it very disturbing to Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor the letter appearing last week think that someone would [email protected] [email protected] By Christopher Watts in The Auroran regarding a take advantage of this incred- Brock Weir Photography [email protected] David Falconer rumour about the sale of ible community event. [email protected] Advertising This week's column was finished Tuesday, and erased Hoedown tickets. An event that through the Bob Ince Main Number Wednesday. First, let me say how generosity of Magna, has [email protected] 905-727-3300 Diane Buchanan It wasn’t “perfect”. Classifieds pleased we are that tickets provided more than 4.5 mil- [email protected] 905-727-7128 Pursuing that perfection resulted in a homogenized mess. are sold out for this year's lion dollars to benefit count- Trish Miller-Kostin [email protected] [email protected] It wasn’t “me”. event. less organizations over the Facsimile Zach Shoub 905-727-2620 Anna Quindlen pointed out the significant cost of perfec- Although the Hoedown years. [email protected] tion in a recent speech: has in fact sold out every year There's still time for you to John Gould Administration [email protected] Patricia Wallace “Nothing important, or meaningful, or beautiful, or inter- since its inception, this is the help support the 20 organiza- [email protected] esting, or great ever came out of imitations. The thing that is earliest this has occurred. tions benefitting this year by Subscriptions available within Canada and U.S. really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect And that's a good thing reaching out to them to pur- email: [email protected] and beginning the work of becoming yourself.” because the community chase your raffle tickets. Editorial policy Advice students should heed as they approach a new organizations selling the tick- For a list of organizations Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, although number school year. ets receive 100 per cent of and further info, visit our web- will not be published, and be limited to 600 words. Letters may be edited or refused. All Culture has no centre, but you do. the funds generated by the site www.hoedown.ca. contents protected by copyright. Follow yourself. sale of event tickets and raffle Advertising policy Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the You're not perfect. tickets. Steve Hinder value of an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher You're so much better. Congratulations to the Magna Hoedown Chair prior to the following edition. THE AURORAN, Week of August 16, 2011 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Following up Four decades later, another Royal visit

By BROCK WEIR Milner notes that in home." traits of the Duke and late wife of her great- ports of call throughout Auroran Writer 1965, then Prime In advance of the visit, Duchess particularly not- great grandson. the Empire as a good Minister Lester B. the Aurora Banner, ing the "admirable traits" It goes on to relate the sign of things to come. As The Auroran Pearson recalled sitting beginning on September of the Duke, which were somewhat complicated Unaware, of course, reported last week, next to the Duchess of 20, 1901 began provid- embedded in him in what courtship of the Duke that the Duke and Aurora received its first Cornwall and York, by ing a step by step the paper described as and Duchess, where May Duchess would become visit from a member of then Queen Mary, at a account of the Royal "the two best schools of was originally betrothed King George V and the Royal Family in 1860 Buckingham Palace Visit so far from the time our national virtues" fam- to Albert Victor - a very Queen Mary in less than with the visit of Prince function talking about they first set foot in ily life, and service, not- popular match in the nine years, it is clear that Albert Edward, Prince of her visit almost 50 years Quebec City. ing his time spent in the eyes of the public due to they felt the Dominion of Wales in September of previously. The coverage pro- Royal Navy with his late their fondness for her Canada would be in good that year. But curiously, little vides an interesting elder brother Prince mother - but was essen- hands. By all contemporary evidence of the visit snapshot of society in Albert Victor. tially inherited as bride "Many public functions newspaper accounts, the exists in the Aurora the fledgling 34-year-old In the biography of the by his younger brother have been performed by short visit was a rousing Historical Society Dominion and also Duchess, born Princess following his death. the Duke and Duchess of success, but almost archives apart from a harkens back to the visit May of Teck, the Banner "The same reasons York," they concluded. exactly 40 years had small tin button (pictured of the Duke's father 40 emphasized the that had made the origi- "But the increased con- elapsed before the next here) that would have years previously. Duchess' British heritage nal marriage with the sequence now given Royal Visit to Aurora been worn by citizens of "His Royal Highness, as the daughter of the Heir popular were now them by the accession of occurred and after those Aurora to welcome the in replying to Ottawa extremely popular added to by public sym- the Duke's parents to the four decades, it was a couple as the Royal Train addresses, referred to Princess Mary Adelaide pathy with the loss that Throne will render their very different landscape. pulled into the station. expressions of loyalty of Cambridge - later she had sustained, and public appearances even In the meantime, the Perhaps Mr. Pearson, which they contained," Duchess of Teck - whose the marriage was gener- more numerous and Prince of Wales had mar- who would have been a the Banner reported on popularity was such that ally approved," The interesting in the future, ried Princess Alexandra young lad of four at the the Royal Couple's she was the first person Banner reported. and the journey to of Denmark and had six time, was reminiscing arrival in Ottawa. "He to bear the popular press The approval of the Australia, South Africa children. through the eyes of his touched on the visit moniker "People's local media of the day and Canada has proven His 1860 visit helped parents, as a contempo- which the King, his Princess", a name which was evident in their con- that they can fittingly ful- cement the ties of the rary account from a 1903 father, paid to Ottawa, will now be forever asso- clusion, looking back on fil valuable high ceremo- colonies resulting in book covering the Royal when he laid the corner- ciated with Diana, the their journey to various nial duties. Confederation in 1867. Tour by Sir Joseph Pope, stone of the Parliament The venerable Queen then Canada's Under Buildings in 1860, of Victoria died in January Secretary of State, sug- bringing about of 1901 after a record- gests. Confederation, and the setting 63 year reign, "Those whose memo- great progress made by and the Prince of Wales ry went back to the visit Canada since that time. now reigned over the of the present King, "The mutual toleration British Empire as King when Prince of Wales, shown by both races Edward VII. were desirous to enjoy helped materially to Still dressed in the additional distinction bring about these good mourning black for of greeting his son on results. He spoke in the Queen Victoria, the new Canadian soil," wrote Mr. city of Hull having recov- King's surviving son and Pope. "The younger ered from the great fire heir Prince George, members of the commu- which overtook it and Duke of Cornwall and nity welcomed the oppor- concluded by saying that York, set out on a tunity to qualify for their at no time in the history marathon tour of the fathers' privilege of of the British Empire Empire, which included being able to say they were the ties of union an extensive tour of had seen the heir to the more closely drawn Canada - and a whistle throne face to face, while together than at the stop visit to Aurora. old and young alike were present time." In her book Aurora eager to welcome her The following week, 1945-1965, local histori- who as 'Princess May' the paper provided an Elizabeth Hearn had won all hearts at lengthy biographical por- 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 16, 2011 Letters to the Editor Better teen driver meets Kerry’s Place, Art in the Park bigger discounts Let me show you how our Steer Clear® discount can teach your teennts better driving habits while you save money. share space in Town Park Are you there? LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR STATE FARM IS THERE. To the editor, well with the choice to bring Children were able to Other Guy: Pat Mete. Providing Insurance and Financial Services 905-727-8400 Kerry's Place 4th Annual have their face painted by A final big thank you goes Peter Virtanen 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 The Town Park at Wells Family Appreciation Day and "Put on a Happy Face" c/o out to all our student volun- CLU Agent, Aurora (Just south of the soccer fields) Street and Mosley is home Aurora Art In the Park 2011 Ryta Iannello and watch the teers, Anna Kroeplin to the ever-growing Aurora's together recently. exciting skilled performers of Chairperson of The Aurora Farmers’ Market which is a It was a beautiful after- Up Juggling. Farmers’ Market and great location to stroll with noon for the artists to display On hand were Susan & Jennifer Van Nest your family, friends and pets their works of art and to cre- Bob Leonard promoting the Fundraising Assistant of each Saturday till the end of atively engage the public to "Aurora Festival of Arts Jazz Kerry's Place for a beautiful October. strongly become aware how Festival”. venue of fun filled activities. This historic area of important our arts cultural We sang, danced, wel- Thank you so very much beautiful century homes and and heritage is in Aurora's comed and watched the for supporting the visual parkland settings makes the community. exciting sounds of the follow- artists and entertainers in Aurora Farmers’ Market a I wish to thank all the ing musicians from the our community and for com- quaint location for the com- artists and artisans who par- "Shearing Sheep Tour" per- ing out to celebrate with us. munity of vendors that are ticipated: Marianne Black, formances of The Manatee We hope that you will join on display showcasing their Sharon Kolinsyk, Laurie Band: Aaron Morris, Paul us next year. homemade and farm fresh Larson, Meagan Leonard, Mason, Bruce Ewart & garden produce and unique Herbert Pryke, Christine Chrispen; Zingalo Band: Deborah Campo one of a kind gifts. Valentini, Denise and Angel Dave Renton, Jas Carvin, Art In The Park 2011 This ambiance blends Waskul. Pat Scott and Ted Hill; The Event Coordinator Hair Manicure Pedicure Mayor says thank you for Waxing Bio-gel, Solar-Gel UV Gell, Acrylic 6th Doors Open coverage Walk-ins Welcome • Gift Certificates Available All staff are from LEANNE’S NAILS To the editor, This year marks Doors Andrew’s College, Trinity and churches, each site on OPEN OPEN Open Aurora’s sixth year of Anglican Church, Judy the Doors Open tour offered Monday 15450 Yonge St., Unit 1, Aurora Monday On behalf of the mem- showcasing our heritage Sherman Studio, Aurora something new and appeal- to Saturday * Room for Rent/Facials to Saturday bers of Aurora town council, and cultural buildings. Public Library, and walking ing to share. Aurora Heritage Advisory This year 3,084 visitors tours of our built and natural Doors Open underscores 905-503-SWAN (7926) Commiittee, and Town staff, were welcomed and hosted heritage. our sense of history and pro- I would like to thank The at 21 different locations. From private residences vides us with an opportunity Auroran for its support of To name a few: Victoria to local businesses, natural to exhibit our heritage, Doors Open Aurora 2011. Hall “history for kids”, St. heritage, public buildings, neighbourhoods and cultural NOW OPEN sites. In recognition of Aurora’s Aurora Yongeg St. Reader wants to know what leadership efforts to promote and conserve our heritage, Cleaners Plus the Town was awarded the Alteration location had poor take-out 2008 Prince of Wales Prize

To the editor, had. tant enough to identify it to and the 2009 Lieutenant ✁ (Next to Howard Johnsons)ohnsons) Interesting to say the your readers. Governor’s Ontario Heritage award for Community Re: column written by least. Keep up the good work. Pants Hemmed Scott Johnston, The But, I feel that if you Look forward to your Leadership, population Auroran, August 9 thought it was important columns. 50,000 to 125,000. Hi there. enough to write about your We are extremely proud and up I read your column about experience with this particu- Don Oates to be able to showcase Plus HST / Reg. $7.99 Aurora’s historic homes and $4.99 the take-out experience you lar establishment it is impor- Aurora natural resources and we appreciate The Auroran’s Comforter Laundered Anonymous artist happy’ to see work contributions and assistance To the editor, at the Aurora Cultural Centre to be “good enough” - simply raising interest in the event. OO was to show the horrible link from the heart to remember Once again, thank you for Plus HST / Reg. $18 Re: July 22, 2011, ‘Loss of the island massacre to the a Norway which I visited in your commitments and sup- $10– of Innocence’ first exhibit in “Freedom of 2009. port of Doors Open Aurora Limited time offer - Must present coupon Expression” it’s kind of neat 2011. Though my motive seeing it in print. Vikki behind drawing the cartoon Thank you for believing it Aurora Geoffrey Dawe 15504 Yonge St, Unit 2 Mayor He enjoyed holiday columns Town of Aurora (905) 503-9095 ✁

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THE AURORAN, Week of August 16, 2011 - 7 You have to win them... Still two tickets available for Hoedown While those of you just might be out of luck. ets that it is using as a tions to benefit from the Magna for Community in a scouring the internet for Or maybe not. prize. tickets sold for this event, statement. "It's pretty sim- DI CECCO, Hoedown tickets or plying The Hoedown event is To sweeten the pot, including the raffle tickets. ple - the more tickets we JONES your neighbours and co- completely sold out, but Marquee is also offering Marquee is one of the sell, the more money goes workers with compliments Marquee Productions, as it another incentive. organizations. to the charities.” LAW OFFICE for a crack at any tickets did last year, holds the last The Magna Hoedown To help Marquee keep Aurora groups besides they have on them, you two remaining event tick- chooses 20 local organiza- its programming costs Marquee selected this year down, you can purchase to benefit from money Alessandro raffle tickets. Tickets are raised in the 2011 Magna Di Cecco $20 for three chances at Wild West Hoedown winning...or $100 for a include Hospice King- book of 15 tickets. Aurora, the Optimist Club Carolyn But Marquee is sweet- of Aurora, and the Aurora ening the deal: It has three Youth Soccer Club. Jones prizes available for three Raffle tickets can still be winners and if you can sell purchased at to friends, family and Neighbourhood Network, 905-751-1517 neighbours, your name will Jonathan's Restaurant, and be entered into a draw for from participating charities. each $20 that you sell. Last year, a record EXPERIENCE If you’re a winner you’ll $514,000 was raised for 20 get a basket filled with fun York Region charities and COMPETENCE kid stuff, including a free community groups through EFFICIENCY tuition for one of Marquee’s the Wild West Hoedown but 2011/2012 Intermediate according to organizers Youth Programs, featuring there is always room for AT YOUR Disney’s Aladdin or improvement. Hairspray, that’s first prize. "That [was] a record, SERVICE It’s valued at $700. and we want to beat that Frank Klees, right, Newmarket-Aurora member of the provincial parliament Second prize is one free record," said Mr. Hinder. AURORA was the host of a reception held at Wellington Gallery last week. Among those tuition for Marquee’s 2012 in attendance was gallery-owner Emil Simon who announced that in March Break Camp, a $250 Irina’s FRENCH September the gallery would close with a final party on Thursday, September value. 29, and do its business on the internet. Auroran photo by David Falconer Third prize is a family Montessori Preschool subscription (2 adults and 2 children) to Marquee’s • Safe & Private in Home Environment 2011/2012 season. • French Immersion Kindergarten Program The final prize of two • Montessori materials & Methodology Aurora woman is finalist Hoedown event tickets will • Low student/teacher ratio be drawn after the winners’ • Ages 2.5 – 6 years old. From page 1 song slated to be crafted Stevenson, on what she ballots from the above Irina - certified & experienced French and Montessori Teacher. cultural and societal back- with the help of noted would most look forward to if mentioned prizes are www.irinasfrench.com grounds. Canadian musical talents she was made winner of the returned into the contest "I have to laugh because Stephan Moccio, Chantal contest. "I think it would be a ballot drum so that they too (416) 801-3840 one of my lines is about Kreviazuk, and Raine wonderful experience to are eligible to win the event beer," she said. "I don't drink Maida. meet some very talented tickets. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS beer, but I know that a lot of The contest sought to people and be a part of the The draw will be held Canadians do! I have tried engage Canadians in writ- whole Walk of Fame red car- Monday August 29th. Multifunctional to hone in on everybody's ing a song about contempo- pet deal. The money would If you want to participate Copiers • Printers • Scanners ideas and not just my own." rary Canada and the short be nice too! I can't complain and support local charities, Fax • Duplicators • Shredders If Ms. Stevenson is the list was decided by a panel if I get the money! tickets are still available for ultimate winner of the “A of judges, which in addition With her mother a profes- the 2011 Wild West Song for Canada” contest, to the musicians above also sional singer, Ms. Hoedown's Prospector's Raffle. Sales • Leasing • Service she is guaranteed at least included "Believe" singer Stevenson, who is also a Authorized dealer of: Held on September 10 one line of her poem being Nikki Yanofsky and Rick member of the Aurora in conjunction with used in the final song. Campanelli. 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Association to eliminate all league-wide sponsorship and with the Ontario Junior Hockey IMPORTANT INFORMATION Immediately following Sunday home games and preferred service rates for all League. We have been con- breaking camp on the 2nd the replace them with Saturday OJHL member clubs. nected with various teams over REGARDING Tigers will travel to Vermont to night games for the 2011-12 “Coach Canada continues the years, but see this agree- 2011/2012 REGISTRATION compete in the "Woodchuck season," he said. "Our primary to provide leadership with not ment as an opportunity to Classic" tournament from home date will continue to be only a commitment to the strengthen and grow this part- September 6th to the 11th. Friday nights, with Saturday growth of grassroots hockey in nership further,” stated Sue We will be available for In-House “We’re looking forward to a night becoming our alternate Ontario, but with a professional, Adlam, Vice President, Sales & Registration at the Hockey Office great year,” said vice-president home date". first-class charter service,” said Marketing for Coach Canada. Barry Quinn. The 2011-12 season will OJHL Commissioner Marty “We intend to conduct our busi- located at the The team will meet arch feature 12 Saturday night home Savoy. “Already in use by many ness in such a manner that Aurora Community Centre enemy Newmarket in the open- games - including the season of our franchises, we would like exceeds the board members, ing game September 15 in that opener Saturday, September to welcome Coach Canada as coaches and players expecta- for the following dates in August. town beginning at 7.30 p.m. 17th, against the Milton an official partner of the OJHL tions. We are committed to com- But what the team really Icehawks. and look forward to working plying with all relevant laws and needs are five more billets for James Richmond will return closely with them as we work to regulations and will demonstrate Wednesday August 10, 2011, 7 - 9 pm their players. as Head Coach and General grow both our brands in the a high standard of integrity, Wednesday August 17, 2011, 7 - 9 pm The Tigers are actively Manager of the Tigers, and he future.” responsibility and professional Wednesday August 24, 2011, 7 - 9 pm seeking families to billet out-of- will get help from assisstant Coach Canada has industry conduct. We look forward to this Wednesday August 31, 2011, 7 - 9 pm town players. coaches Mike Doyle, Mike leading standards for opera- season and wish all the teams If you can help out contact Manuel and John Ceci. tions and safety and an exten- great success.” Quinn at In the meantime, the Tigers sive driver-training program. The bus line’s Canadian Please refer to our website [email protected] or will have little trouble getting to “The safety of our players head office is located in phone him at 416-606-4901 their away games thanks to the and staff while traveling to and Peterborough and Coach www.auroraminorhockey.net In the meantime, the Tigers OJHL signing a three-year part- from competition is paramount Canada currently owns and for further information. have changed many of their nership naming Coach Canada for the league and our team operates 210 highway coaches, home games from Sunday to the Official Transportation owners,” said Savoy. 180 school buses and 98 other vehicles. Midget rep tryouts will commence The Ontario Junior Hockey League, meanwhile, is the largest Junior ‘A’ league operat- SEPTEMBER 10, 2011. ing under the auspices of the Canadian Junior Hockey League with 27 member clubs. Players MUST be registered Originally named the Ontario prior to tryouts Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League, it was formed out of the and MUST purchase Central Junior ‘B’ Hockey a "Tryout Passport" League in 1993-94. In the North Division this to attend any year are the Tigers and teams Midget AA, A or AE tryouts. from Huntsville, Markham, Newmarket, Orangeville, and Stouffville. Please refer to our website Other teams in the league include Brampton, Buffalo, for full details Burlington, Georgetown, on times and locations. Hamilton, Milton, Oakville, Mississauga, North York, Pickering, St. Michaels, Toronto, Tyke players born in 2004 and 2005 Lakeshore, Vaughan, Cobourg, must submit a copy of a birth certificate. Kingston, Lindsay, Peterborough, Trenton, It is recommended that 2005 players Newmarket-born Elvis Stojko, left, meets Newmarket Hurricanes Morgan Wellington and Whitby. Bonnar, whose hometown is Aurora, and who was selected as the most valu- have either taken skating lessons or Last year, the Tigers, even completed one year of Opti Hockey. able player during last year’s Junior A playoffs against Hamilton, at though they won their last two Newmarket’s Nature’s Emporium’s “Hometown Heroes” held on Yonge Street games of the season, missed last week. Auroran photograph by David Falconer the playoffs by a single point.

PROUDLY SUPPORTING LOCAL SPORTS THE AURORAN, Week of August 16, 2011 - 11 Decisions sign of things to come: Buck No one could ever say ting on with it." payers' money on the elected but like most intelli- grounded, realizing that it go to undo the damage with conviction that Of some of the deci- manpower to look at vari- gent politicians they are as is that number of people that was done and give us Aurora's longest-serving sions that were made ances and then recom- much aware of the people who didn't choose to give time and four years is a councillor, Evelyn Buck, under the previous coun- mend them and having who didn't vote for them as you their support and you good block of time I think has ever lacked a strong cil, Councillor Buck said them turned down by the people who did," she have to try better. You have we can show we can justi- voice, but from the coun- she still has reservations, Council. That is not a cus- said. "They are very grate- to try to do better. fy the confidence they cillor's own perspective, particularly with the tomer service." ful to the people who did "We have a long way to gave us." the election of her new Master Recreation plan, Looking ahead towards vote for them but there is council colleagues has which she said she the second half of coun- always a concern about the brought about a change - thought was "skewed cil's inaugural year, an numbers who did not have council is actually listen- deliberately”. additional issue Councillor confidence despite every- Does your financial advisor know your ing. The consultants did Buck said she would like thing you do. You still failed financial goals? If not, let's talk. "Everyone is able to their job, as they were paid to bring forward is giving to win the trust and confi- make a contribution," she for, she said and then oth- the community back "its dence of that number of John Fleming said on the new climate at ers, including a former museum in its rightful people and it was more Financial Advisor Town Hall. "I'm very hope- councillor "rewrote the place", namely the Church people than voted for me. . www.edwardjones.com 9 Borealis Ave Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund ful. I'm certainly enjoying it plan to suit themselves”. Street School, now home "You're always con- Suite 6 100 times more than the Another is the Aurora to the Aurora Cultural scious of the people who Aurora, ON L4G 0R5 last one, where I am able Promenade Study. Centre. didn't give you their trust 905-713-3338 to take my place." Property owners are Another notice of and you're always striving Councillor Buck spoke "seriously dissatisfied" motion from Councillor to do better. It keeps you to The Auroran last week with the plan and this Buck in the pipeline is one MONDAY NITE HOCKEY for the final instalment in should have been to hire an experienced our series of interviews addressed before it was curator for the museum to MONDAY NITE with councillors reflecting approved, she said. organize its collections on the first six months of When asked whether and provide leadership. the new council. there was anything during "[The curator's position] (Councillor Wendy these first few months of got approved at budget Gaertner declined to be council she would have time and I believe council interviewed and attempts liked to have seen handled is behind me on getting HOCKEY to reach Councillor Chris different, however, she the museum back into its Ballard were unsuccessful lamented a delay in get- rightful place," she said. at press time) While coun- ting the Economic "They're listening; they cil has now checked Development Committee hear what the community approximately eight into action to address has to say. I believe that is months off its first year, some of the concerns of a key issue that needs to Councillor Buck finds downtown retailers. be resolved." encouragement in watch- The committee, on Councillor Buck said ing her newcomer col- which she sits, is com- she would like to see the leagues find their voice as prised of members who building go back to its pre- well. are eager to get down to vious use, which had the "I think at the beginning business and wanted a prime mandate as a muse- when you don't have any meeting during the sum- um, with recognition that background, you're finding mer, but will only have a space could be permitted your way," she said. "If chance to resume again to cultural and arts activi- they are going to exercise next month. This, she said, ties. independent judgement has resulted in a missed "I am not talking about they have to find their own opportunity. squeezing the arts and way. You have to be listen- "We need to be talking cultural community out of ing to everything and, to a to the retailers on Yonge the building, I'm talking considerable extent, lean- Street," she said, noting about the prime purpose ing on the expert advice." that she is putting forward being a museum," she With eight months a notice of motion for a offered as a point of clarifi- behind them, some of the staff report on whether or cation. "That is what it was key achievements of the not business owners find designed for and for other new council so far, to her, the existing Town Signage activities to be allowed in HOCKEY REGISTRATION have been proceeding with bylaw, as The Auroran the building as well." Aurora's trails network, reported last week, more Considering the feed- and making a decision on of a hindrance than a help. back she has received For returning players only the Petch House. Although "I think the Economic over the first few months Councillor Buck said that Development Committee of this council, Councillor NAME: ______these are "small" achieve- is the right committee to Buck says she is encour- ments, she noted that they make a move in that direc- aged by the notes she has EMAIL:______were left over from the tion and provide some received from "people who POSITION: ______PHONE:______previous council term. input into how we will get pay attention”. "We didn't get a hell of some input from the retail "It is light and dark, it is a lot done in the last four community about what night and day, it is black Complete application and drop off to: years, so things that need- they think of the bylaw," and white," she said, com- Doug Adair @ REC CYCLE N’ SPORTS ed to be done were waiting she said. 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✁ 12 - THE AURORAN, Week of August 16, 2011 Four people from Aurora see what they learned from awards By BROCK WEIR oxygen. That, combined with Duke of Edinburgh Awards was just facing my fear head-on Auroran Writer climbing steep mountain passes, helped her build a sense of pride and learning that I could deal Bathroom you're encouraging each other in being a part of something that with it and it gave me the confi- & Kitchen Accessories When Aurora residents and you're really working as a "encourages youth leadership." dence through the rest of my life Sarah Knowles, Geoffrey team more than you think you "There are not many pro- that when I have a preconceived Ruddock, Augusta White, and are when you are hiking." grams out there where you have notion about an experience to let Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. Jade White went to Toronto at the Sarah Knowles' journey that kind of collaboration where that go. Until you fully under- www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario end of July to receive their Duke began as a student at Country you can really structure your stand it and go through it then of Edinburgh Gold Awards from Day School and through the pro- leadership experience on your there is going to be that fear Prince Edward, the occasion gram she studied Spanish, own," she said. "No two awards there and that apprehension." gave the participants time to taught English, and also painted are alike and it really does For both Jade and Augusta, reflect not only of what they a jail house in Costa Rica. become a personalized experi- their advice to students who learned in the process, but also Closer to home she volun- ence. It is a real reflection of the might be in the early stages of what they accomplished. teered her time at Aurora's type of leader that you are and their Awards participation, or In speaking to the individual Sunrise Senior Living. the type of young person that who may be sitting on the fence COLLISION CENTRES recipients, it is clear that each The program, she said, you want to become." on whether to dive headlong into Proudly serving Aurora came away from the program enabled her to learn about other Challenges, of course, also the program, is to go for the gold and surrounding areas. with unique memories that people of various cultures and cropped up in Augusta's experi- because the experience is so Family owned & operated since 1981 stemmed from their own person- different age groups. ence in the Awards program, but rewarding. with over 100 years of combined experience. alized activities, but despite the "It's a good learning experi- these challenges not only "The most challenging emphasis on individuality, all four ence and you meet lots of new allowed her to grow as a person, aspect of it is really documenting INSURANCE APPROVED participants voiced similar life les- people and get to try new things," but also helped her overcome how far you've come and what 23 Allaura Blvd., Aurora 905-727-6900 sons gleaned from their activities said Sarah, who is now a third- some personal hurdles - particu- you've done, but when you have and community involvement. year student at the University of larly in her Silver level expedition, done that it really gives you time Geoffrey first went for his Guelph. which took the form of a to reflect on your experiences bronze award in Grade 9 and Another student who took dog sledding. and it gives you immense value MTO APPROVED things steadily progressed until their expedition to Costa Rica is "I went in terrified of dogs going down the road just to firstchoice $ /Off he got the gold. Jade White, who also as a stu- and I had this whole pre-con- know you've had other opportu- D R I V I N G S C H O O L 50 At the top level, he took as his dent at Country Day School, ceived perception about the nities that students might not get Drivers Education Course expedition a trip to Peru through worked as a peer tutor, Big experience that I was going to because you're opening your an outreach program offered by Sister, and volunteer in various be terrified, that I was going to mind and expanding yourself to 100% Aurora’s St. Andrew's College. sports and charity events. be alone, that there wouldn't be young leaders and new things," Satisfaction While in Peru, Geoffrey and Getting out to Costa Rica got support there for my team," she said Augusta. Guaranteed! his fellow students stayed in Jade outside her comfort zone, said. "You really learn to believe in Cusco where they helped out at but provided valuable life les- "When I got there, I was just yourself and your capabilities a community centre, 30 minutes sons, she said. so pleasantly surprised with the and to really rely on other people outside the town, which doubled "Even my teacher who took way the group leaders interacted and you foster a sense of trust 905-737-2484| FirstChoiceDrivingSchool.com as a school where they played us, who ran marathons and was with us. They really encouraged when you're out there but you with students, tried their hand at very active, said it was the most us to take initiative on our own to also feel yourself developing into teaching English, and also had difficult thing she has ever done pick the dogs up, harness them, a young person that can make a an opportunity to put some of in her life, so for me, it was very and attach them to the sled, so it big difference in the world." their handiwork to good use, tough but, in the end, so reward- Jenny Nails Spa Inc. sprucing up the building itself as ing." well as its furnishings. Also rewarding was the Ribfest prepares The Peru expedition, he said, sense of community service the is probably the most valuable Duke of Edinburgh's Awards Established Since 2005 experience he walks away with instilled in her through the pro- for annual event PROFESSIONAL NAILS AND WAXING SERVICES in hindsight as not only did it gram, and this is a sense that The tastiest, most fun-filled Blues takes to the stage followed teach him perseverance (a she would like to carry with her in event of the season happens by a Taste of Classic Rock • Brazilian Waxing ($31) "cliché" he was reluctant to use the future, she said. from September 9 to 11 when Saturday and a Taste of Country FREE at first), but also provided great "It was just really eye-opening the Town of Aurora hosts the and Swing Sunday. Personal Shellac personal satisfaction and a for me," she said. "After the Duke annual Aurora Ribfest, at Machell • Body Waxing /Gelish The community sauce com- Kit Manicure sense of teamwork. of Edinburgh, I am going to con- Park. petition will take place Saturday, & Spa "It is obviously very satisfying tinue on in my community serv- Find out if your rib sauce has • Spa Manicure & Pedicure Pedicure September 10 at 11.30 a.m. Now to get the award after putting in ice and just show how much it what it takes to be the best in Teams will be supplied with a • Nails Art Designs Available all that time," he said, noting helps people who are less fortu- town by entering the rib sauce half-rack of fully cooked ribs and On-line in 72 NEW Colours teamwork was particularly evi- nate or helps the community. I competition, or simply come will be required to bring their pre- booking • Men’s Waxing dent during their hike on the Inca am definitely going to carry that out and enjoy ribs from profes- pared sauce to add to the ribs to available trail to Machu Picchu. on through my life and try to con- sional barbecue teams from present to the panel of judges. • Artificial Nail Enhancements: "You don't really think of hik- vince other people to get more across North America. Contestants must pre-register ing as a team thing, but at that into community service and to The event is sponsored by by September 7 in order to par- Over 318 – Bio - gel Happy Hours altitude, in that air density, every continue that through high Aurora Home Hardware, Rona colours to 10% OFF take in the competition. choose from breath you take is maybe worth a school." and the Investors Group. 1-3pm M, T & W Registration is free. – U.V. gel with this third of a breath here, so you Jade's sister Augusta, who This year’s event is bigger Applications and details can be ad only have to take on a lot more up also received her Gold Award, and better than ever. found at www.aurora.ca. Walk-ins – Powder gel there to get the same amount of said her experience with the New this year will be an elec- On Sunday, September 11 rib Welcome MEN & Children tronic bull Saturday, September teams from across North – Acrylic Welcome 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. America will compete for brag- Cost for the ride will be $2. ging rights, and will be judged by M-F 10-7 Sat. 9-5 Sun. Closed There will also be a Kids Zone representatives from the commu- for fun-filled activities, which will nity to determine which team is 18A Wellington St. E. (Next to Post Office & TD Bank) be open Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 Aurora’s sauciest. 905-727-9900 DEBIT p.m. and Saturday from 3.30 p.m. The competition will take to 6.30 p.m. place at noon. For more informa- Aurora’s Ribfest also offers a tion, visit www.aurora.ca, call www.jennynailsspa.ca beer garden-managed by the 905-726-4762, or e-mail Aurora Rotary Club-live enter- [email protected]. 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I'm in varying degrees, is an interac- engage students. bility to the technology and the the middle road when it comes tive board which, when project- "I think the best part of it is ease of access in trying to book to technology. You have to find a Map shows the location of the Arboretum’s new ed upon from a computer can the opportunity in working with the computer lab or the places balance." meadow, located alongside Industrial Parkway in be used for lessons by teachers other teachers from other Aurora’s north end. and students alike. school boards, hearing what FAMILY LAW LAWYER Using tools such as interac- they have done with the tech- Patrick M. Gaffney tive cursors, one can interact nology, getting ideas on how Practicing all aspects of Family Law to from "writing" on the board they have used it, so it has been resolve parenting, support, and property Meadow is latest issues arising from separating families. directly into the computer. a great experience as a A practitioner of Collaborative Family According to Jason teacher." Law – a client controlled, lawyer assisted, Eygenraam, a teacher who So far, Ms. Marchand has out-of-court process focussing on achieving Arboretum project mutually acceptable solutions. facilitated last week's work- found particular use for the • 1/2 hour free consultation The Aurora Arboretum now Arboretum members would shops, purchasing the boards Smart Board in her music les- • accepts Legal Aid includes a meadow. love to hear from you. which run anywhere from sons, whether it is creating #201 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket According to the summer For further information, or $1,100 from a small, portable music directly on the board or PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0023 issue of the Arboretum News, how to become a member, model to as much as $6,000 for manipulating notes. e-mail: [email protected] which was made public last send an e-mail to a large wall-mounted unit, is at She has also used it in histo- week, the area is in the northern [email protected], or the discretion of the individual ry and geography lessons, as section east of the Industrial membersandvolun- school. well as helping students extract Parkway. [email protected]. In his role as a teacher, Mr. text from documents for “The northern part of the Or you can call them at 905- Arboretum has some trees, inva- 727-9774, or visit their website at Eygenraam said projecting les- research towards written sive shrubs and lots of grass,” www.auroraarboretum.ca. sons onto the larger surfaces reports. says the article, “The plan, The most northern 20 per allows the entire class to share While she said she has had already underway, is to turn it cent of the Arboretum is really in the experience, but is not "sta- most success using the technol- into a unique feature - The quite special, according to the tic" like an overhead projector. ogy with primary grades, she • Aurora’s First Choice For Driver Training Meadow.” group’s website. "With this, you've got the said the course has given her 905-713-3733 The group started the “At one time, before settle- engagement piece, but the next new ideas on how to use it to process in May, using funds pro- ment, it was probably forested. step is that lesson can become teach older students. • MTO Licenced & Approved Course Provider vided by the TD Friends of the First it became farmland and an activity for students to carry In her experience at ON-GOING MONTHLY CLASSES Environment. then grassland,’ the site says. on with, and around the room Highview, Ms. Marchand said “It’ll take some time, but when “Today it's a grassland that we today we are seeing teachers the Smart Board particularly www.ontarionewdrivers.ca finished, we’ll have about 10 call 'The Meadow'. It's a very rare who are making pages within engages the younger kids in hectares of grassland,” the article thing today to find a meadow in Smart Notebook that are lessons and gets them up out of says. “It’ll be a home for meadow an urban setting in Southern instructional pages and, follow- their seats to manipulate what is birds and other flora and fauna Ontario...so we are retaining it as ing that, there are pages for on the board. that thrive in this environment. It’ll a meadow.” activities where students can go "They are more interested in also be an educational gem for “Over the next several years in." becoming a part of the lesson," young and old, as they will have we'll clean it up a bit, introduce Mr. Eygenraam said in his she said. "With the kids who the opportunity to walk in a historic meadow grasses, experience using the Smart don't usually participate, you meadow as well as a forest.” remove shrubs that would take Board enriches both lessons see a spark and that joy of get- By using a tree spade, the over the space if not controlled and student engagements ting up and really being active in group relocated more than 140 and provide a place for learning trees from the middle of the about the special characteristics "across the board" and also a lesson." meadow area and moved them of meadows,” the website says. gets teachers and students on When asked if she thinks the to a shelter belt along Industrial “The Meadow has our first the same page technology- board makes her job as a Parkway, north of the Canine Educational Sign. It should help wise. teacher more efficient, she hes- Commons. visitors and school groups learn "When we have a lesson we itated as the smart boards at It’s the hope of the group that more about meadows and can give up at the front [of the Highview are portable rather class], the same file could be than installed in the classroom, FAN MAN in the fall, several small conifers some of their inhabitants. It's not will be moved as well. empty, just different...a difference shared with students and the so, as a prep teacher, they need Want to help? we value greatly.” students can continue the activ- to be rolled into the classroom ity, still being able to see the les- and then time needs to be taken son within the same file and I to set them up for the lesson. can get that activity back," he "If we are fortunate to have it SUMMER Marilyn Redvers dies said. "This is a much more mounted on the wall as it is Popular Aurora real estate Chamber. dynamic situation that way." here, it would become more effi- agent Marilyn Redvers died She was a founding mem- Carolyn Marchand, a prep cient," she said. "It is a great BLOWOUT SALE in hospital last week. ber of George St. Public teacher who has been at teaching tool but it takes time. 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