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York Regional Police Services Board last week approved an extension of the contract for Chief Armand La Barge for another year. He’ll now serve in the top position until December, 2010. Chief La Barge has served as Chief of York Regional Police since December 12, 2002, and during the last six years, has worked diligently to build strong bridges of cooperation and mutual respect between diverse communities and the York Regional Police. Chief La Barge thanked the Board for its confidence and said he looks forward to continuing to lead the York Regional Police in their crime pre- vention and law enforcement efforts to keep York Region one of the safest places in Canada to live, work and visit. Gamble
The Aurora seniors are busy once again, this time planning a Casino Night for Friday, October 10th, starting at 6 p.m. Entrance price is $22 per person and will include $1,000 play money so participants can play black jack, roulette, poker, slots, and other fun things. The seniors plan to have Las Vegas style dancing girls, snacks, and a cash bar for wine and beer. The event will be held at the seniors’ centre, 5 Municipal Drive, Aurora. Sitting atop nearly 100 bags of donated hockey equipment, Adam Lye reflected last week on the generosity of Aurorans Booo... as they provided equipment to people in New Brunswick, who The Town of Aurora will present its second annual Haunted Forest at can’t afford to outfit youngsters. Sheppard's Bush for children 13 or younger and their parents on October Auroran photo by Ron Wallace 25 starting at 6 p.m. The event promises to include "scary surprises", including ghost tales and two haunted trails. Hockey equipment A witch's brew and a bonfire are also part of the festivities, along with a charitable barbecue. donations are heading Attendees are asked to enter the park from Mary Street and come dressed in Halloween costumes. Flashlights are recommended. to New Brunswick kids Pre-registration is required to participate in the event, with tickets going on sale Tuesday, October 14th at the Aurora Recreation Complex A plethora of hockey equipment equipment, everything from skates and the Aurora Family Leisure Complex. is currently on its way to New and sticks to goaltenders’ equip- The event costs $3 a person and proceeds will be shared between the Brunswick, thanks to the generosity ment, found their way to his garage. Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the 5th Aurora Scouts. of Aurorans. Thursday a truck from New More information can be found at www.e-aurora.ca or by calling spe- Aurora’s Adam Lye, who toiled in Brunswick arrived to pick up the cial events at 905-726-4762. Visible for miles, this flag was New Brunswick for a year recently, donations. raised in the front yard of found a province where ice rinks A letter was sent out to members Art show Priestly Demolition in King were empty because people could- of the AMHA advising “many New Township Friday evening. The n’t afford to play hockey. Brunswick ice rinks remain empty for In conjunction with the Town of Aurora, art students of Dorothy Clark- 20-foot by 40-foot flag was Along with Aurora Minor Hockey most of the winter as many families McClure and Shelia Ghazarian will present the 14th Annual Aurora raised on a 100-foot flagpole Association representatives Joanne are uable to afford even skates for Seniors' Art Group Show and Sale Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to as the demolition company, Roy and Sheri Hudson, he organ- family members”. 4 p.m. at the Aurora Seniors' Centre, 5 Municipal Drive. which was once located in ized a day last week when people That started an Aurora All students are 55 or older and of varying skill levels, with entries of could donate hockey equipment to “hockey/skating” equipment drive to watercolours, drawings, and mixed media. Aurora, celebrated its official be sent to the maritime province. assist the people in New Brunswick. Every art piece is for sale and the event itself is free of charge. opening. See the story on The result was overwhelming. More information may be had by contacting Aurora Seniors' Centre Page 8. Almost 100 bags of hockey Please see page 15 Coordinator Kelly Elliott at 905-727-3123, extension 3610. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace
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Call 905-841-8883 for 905-727-3123, extension 3611. Aurora Opera Company Children’s Presbyterian Church beginning at 10.30 further information. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Chorus (AOCCC) is a new treble voice a.m. **** Fundraiser to raise money for choir dedicated to educating, nurturing **** Meet at Martha's Table, now in its Southlake’s cancer program will feature and providing opportunities for children Aurora Rotary Club meets every fourth season. Every Thursday from Aurora’s own Randy Skelcher, as Pauly to express their musical abilities. It Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., you will find and the Greaseballs lead the fundraiser offers professional opportunities to sing on Yonge Street. New members are wel- comfort food and a sense of community at the Roman Palace, 1096 Ringwell with beauty, artistry, and joy. The come. For further information call 905- in the hall at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Drive, in Newmarket. 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By DICK ILLINGWORTH Where are the people? One of the most spectacular sights in Aurora is the annual Candlelight Ceremony that takes place annually at the Aurora Cemetery. Each year, members of the Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion light more than 350 candles on the gravesites of people who fought or served during the various world conflicts that we have experienced over the years. On the Saturday night, prior to a service at the cemetery, the view from Yonge Street is quite This photograph, taken from the yearbook pages of the Aurora High School in 1975, shows a group of amazing. school teachers poised for action on the hockey rink.They all have catchy nicknames, but we don’t real- Motorists will stop and line the side of the road just to get a glimpse of the candles, which ly know who they are. Do you? In the front row, left to right, are Shadow Sparks, Deadly Sadler, Fearless burn all night long. Fosbury and Wam-Bam Wrightman. In the back row, left to right, are Mr. Hashem, the coach, Fizz-hics For those who are not aware of it, in Holten Forbes (bet he taught physics), Head Hunter, Shakey Shapiro, Roadrunner Anderson and Crank Shaft (The Netherlands) all of the school children are Kennedy. One player, Weasel Wheeler, was absent when the photo was taken. each assigned one grave, belonging to a Canadian serviceman who perished in World War Two. Letters to the Editor On Christmas Eve around 11 p.m., the chil- dren go to their assigned graves, light a candle, and leave it to burn there while they attend Legion evening “huge success”, Christmas Midnight Mass. Considering that it has now been more than 60 years since Holland was liberated from the public relations officer maintains Nazis, this is particularly special and heart- warming. To the editor, (Chad MacDonald), Stewart have to offer, because it is November 21st and culminat- The photo below shows a Canadian War Foodservice Inc., St. Kitts these people who will carry ing with "The Newcomers Branch 385 of the Royal Music, The Queen's York on the Legion's mission of Legends Show" fresh from cemetery in Holland on Christmas Eve last year. Canadian Legion would like to Rangers (1st Americans) remembrance and communi- Las Vegas, on December 5th. There was a letter to the editor of The Auroran extend their sincerest thanks R.C.A.C, The One & Only, ty service through this Tickets for all shows will be last week, from a reader who wondered why to all who made our "Light Up Canadian Linen, Olympic Century. $25 for Legion members and more people don’t show up for the Legion serv- The Legion" kick off gala on Dust Carpet, and as well as However, we are a long $35 for the general public. ice at the cemetery on the Sunday afternoon fol- September 19th a resounding our V.I.P. Membership Bev & way from achieving our ulti- For tickets and further lowing the candle display the night before. success. Michael Varcoe, Rob Barfitt, mate goal and as such we are information, please contact Good question. We raised enough funds to Emil Simon, Bonnie and Mark asking you to join us as we the Legion at 905-727-9932 The weather is good, the candles are still not only pay for our start-up Schwartz and Peter Van continue with our "Light Up or visit us at 105 Industrial burning, the event is well-publicized, but no one costs and expenses, but Schaik, all for making the The Legion" evenings of Parkway North (just north of seems too interested. made $5,252 which will go evening a success. entertainment with the amaz- Wellington) in Aurora. directly towards "Operation The goal of "Operation ing "Imposters" on October Contrast that with the Remembrance Day cer- Renovation". Renovation" is to re-design 24th; "Endless Summer" fea- Ian D. Sweet emonies at the Aurora Cenotaph on November I would like to thank our and rejuvenate our Branch turing both Beach Boys and Public Relations Officer 11. sponsors: The Rice Group, including our 36 year-old Abba tribute bands on Branch 385 RCL Hundreds of people are there, usually stand- Jonathan's Fine Foods, The upstairs lounge with new ing in freezing rain, and sometimes, snow, but Optimist Club of Aurora, MI flooring, wall décor, furniture, rarely in good weather. Developments, (Magna), and restoring the military pho- Transport trucks on Yonge Street would stop, Ballymore Homes, Bentley tos and memorabilia present- their drivers disembarking to pay a moment or Construction, YTB Travel, ly displayed in the lounge. “Aurora’s Independent two of respect to the fallen soldiers. Rockport Group, (Ridgewood Our end state will see a Community Newspaper” Perhaps it’s the tradition of the event. Homes), Tridel Group, renovated lounge, which will Tilemaster, Home Hardware, November 11, complete with a parade and the provide not only comfortable Greenpark, Woods Electric, and desirable surroundings Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. laying of dozens of wreaths, has become a cer- Audio Sounds Entertainment, for our Legionnaires, but also at 95 Edward Street, emony that people stop and acknowledge. Aurora Chamber of for the general public, who, Aurora, L4G 1W1 The candlelight ceremony in Aurora Cemetery Commerce, Frank Klees MPP, we hope will become mem- is still a young thing in the eyes of many, and The Auroran, The Era Banner bers and share in an atmos- hasn’t caught on yet as an event to attend. (TRMG), Aurora SNAP news- phere of camaraderie, fine Publisher Emeritus Perhaps that’s it. paper, Rogers, The Jewel food, refreshments and enter- Rosemary Schumaker 88.5 FM, Molson Canadian tainment that the Branch will
Editorial Production Candidates must have Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor [email protected] [email protected] authority before they Dick Illingworth [email protected] Main Number 905-727-3300 Photography can use GO property Classifieds David Falconer 905-727-7128 To the editor, or canvass our customers on [email protected] our property. [email protected] Recently, Aurora resident Likewise, any individual Advertising Facsimile Machine David Hodgson sent a letter who proceeds to track level Bob Ince 905-727-2620 to GO Transit asking for must be in possession of a [email protected] their position regarding valid GO ticket and must obey Editorial Department Diane Buchanan [email protected] election candidates who all rules and regulations as [email protected] use GO stations for solicit- stipulated in our by-laws. ing votes. Parking is free to cus- Editorial policy He received an answer tomers and is offered on a first last week and forwarded it come, first served basis. Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are Candlelight not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and to The Auroran. Your comments were for- phone number, although number will not be published, and be warded to our Transit limited to 600 words. Names may be withheld assuming a com- in Holland Dear Mr. Hodgson, Enforcement department for pelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents their review. sprotected by copyright. Candles burn at every gravesite in this Canadian Thank you for your e-mail We appreciate you bringing Advertising policy war cemetery in Holland after they were lit by chil- regarding political canvassing your concerns to our attention. dren on Christmas Eve, who then attend Midnight at our GO stations. Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be Mass. Sixty years later, the people in Holland Permission must be grant- Esther Hamilton ed by the proper authority Customer Service brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. haven’t forgotten. before one can distribute flyers representative THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston
Front Porch Perspective Bill 79 By Stephen Somerville
No doubt most of you have heard or read about the saga sur- to go based upon efficiency, operating cost and green house gas province and before this governing party." rounding the proposed peaking power plant to be built in Northern emissions concerns. This from Newmarket-Aurora Progressive Conservative mem- York Region. A side bar to this local debate took place last week at Queen's ber Frank Klees: The Ontario Power Authority (OPA), the agency responsible for Park. It did not, however, garner any attention in the local newspa- "I do support the member's intent with regard to his emphasis ensuring an adequate and reliable supply of power in the province, pers. on conservation and alternative energy sources as set out in sec- believes that an integrated solution to our power requirements is It was the private Members' Bill brought forward by NDP mem- tion three of the bill, but had the member consulted with me, who needed based on four legs; conservation, capacitors, generation ber Peter Talbuns. represents some 50 per cent of the population of the targeted and the Holland Transformer Station. Bill 79 is an Act to "promote the conservation of power in municipalities referenced in the bill, I would have had some ques- But the part of the solution that captures the attention is the Northern York Region and the Town of Bradford West tions for the honourable member." generation side of the equation. Gwillimbury." "First, what does the honourable member know about York The OPA wants to see a natural gas fired peaking (simple- According to the explanatory note that accompanied the Bill: region's growth plan and the resulting future demands on electric- cycle) generation facility of approximately 350 MW in size placed "The Bill prohibits the operation and construction of simple-cycle ity supply and distribution in the region?" in service by the end of 2011. generating stations with an electrical generating capacity of "Second, is the member aware that the issue of northern York A Request For Qualifications (RFQ) was held earlier this year; greater than 30 megawatts in certain municipalities. The Bill also region's electricity supply has been a matter of extensive debate, prospective proponents had to submit to the OPA a completed requires the Ontario Power Authority to make every reasonable and the Northern York Region Working Group identified the con- form that outlined the general terms of the project, the develop- effort to implement conservation measures in those municipalities struction of a peaking plant as the preferred solution over ment maturity of the project, the previous development and con- in order to reduce electricity consumption to meet the overall peak enhanced transmission?" struction experience of the developer and the financial worthiness demand for electricity." "Third, given that the supply of electricity during high-cost, high- of said developers. First reading of this bill occurred May 15 of this year. Second demand periods is northern York region's most urgent need, on Five developers were deemed to be suitable participants to go Reading took place last Thursday September 25 with debate hap- what technical advice does the honourable member base the 30- to the next stage, with one dropping out a little while ago due to pening the same day. megawatt restriction as set out in section two of his proposed bill? community opposition to their particular project. Reviewing the Instant Hansard of the entire debate made for And on the basis of what expertise does he presume to prescribe The developers have been busy scurrying around preparing some interesting reading. Here are a couple of brief quotes for these technical specifications?" their bid package for the Request For Proposal (RFP) that is due your perusal: Six other members of the provincial legislature took part in the at the end of this month. Peter Talbuns (NDP):"Ontario can continue making decisions debate; it was a fascinating discussion of a complex and vitally The OPA is expected to award a power purchase contract by comparable to buying thousands of typewriters at a time when important issue to our community. the end of the year. worldwide businesses were transferring their purchases over to To read the entire transcript of the proceedings, please check There has been a great deal of controversy regarding this personal computers. That transformed the world of business and out the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Hansard Records for RFP; with considerable opposition from most of the municipalities industry." September 25, 2008. in this region. "Ontario can continue to build huge, inefficient, expensive and Bill 79 was defeated on a vote after Second Reading last week. Joining the fray have been other groups like The Ontario Clean polluting central power plants, or Ontario can decide that efficien- Air Alliance ("OCAA") and MegaWHAT? cy, conservation, renewable energy and distributed power is the Stephen can be contacted at: They believe that simple-cycle generation is not the best way core of its energy strategy. Those are the choices before this [email protected]
Inside Aurora It's a Canadian thing By Scott Johnston
Guilt and Canadian federal elections go hand in hand. No wonder all the neighbours were driving. pretty easy - you could flip a coin. Now, with six candidates in the Every four years or so, we're faced with the task of deciding the A benefit of all that walking, apart from helping shed those riding we're up to using dice. future of our country. Thanksgiving pounds, is that it will give you time to think about your Perhaps that's more appropriate anyway, since politics really is Actually, this time we didn't even have to wait that long. voting choices. a crap-shoot. Somehow, the three (or four, or six - who can keep track?) oppo- Perhaps you counted all the leaf-covered election signs for But back to that guilt part. sition parties proved that they can stop bickering long enough to each party as you trudged along. If you don't vote and you're not happy with who gets in, you've work together towards a common goal. That will at least give you an idea of…well...who is best able to got no one to blame but yourself. As is often the case, that goal is ganging up on the minority spend the most money. Of course, if you do vote for the winner, sooner or later you'll be government in power, and threatening to defeat every bit of legis- Okay, so maybe having a lot of signs is not a good thing. unhappy with the government, and kick yourself for choosing lation they propose, thereby forcing an early election. Of course, there's always the ever-popular "process of elimina- them. If the by-product of all their selflessness is time in the spotlight, tion" method. Has any party committed to less than 17 trillion dol- And even if you voted for the opposition, you'll still feel guilty the furthering of political aspirations, all those tax-free benefits, and lars in election promises? And which leader has enough charis- because you didn't do enough to help them win. a big step closer to that cushy pension, well, that's the price they'll ma to avoid being identified as "unknown" in the photo caption at So remember, it's going to be all your fault no matter what hap- pay. the next G8 summit? pens October 14th, so the least you can do is share the blame with In any case, it's a big responsibility for the rest of us. And it But don't just think of the big picture, when there's so much the rest of us, and get out and vote. means there are important decisions to be made. going on at the local level. Living in the great riding of Newmarket- Besides, it's your last chance to do so for another four years. The first one is whether you have enough energy after con- Aurora, we have the opportunity to consider such questions as: That's assuming, of course, that before then the newly-elected suming that extra helping of Thanksgiving turkey the previous day "What is the candidate's stand on changing the riding's name opposition parties don't look across the floor of the House, and to walk to your polling station. from Newmarket-Aurora to Aurora-Newmarket? again prove how enthusiastically they can work together towards You won't realize this until too late, but the answer will be "no". "Does the fact that the Christian Heritage Party has fewer signs a common cause: Especially when you discover that you mis-read your Voter up in the riding, actually make them greener than the Green Party? Forcing an early election. Information Card, and you're voting at the local high school, not the "If Lois Brown wins, will she have to switch parties, as her public school, and as a result you have to walk twice as far as you Conservative predecessor Belinda Stronach did? Feel free to e-mail Scott at: thought. Of course, back in the old days most election decisions were [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008 Letters to the Editor Surprise after surprise, Belinda supports Tim
To the editor, to be their voice in Parliament. admiration. Aurora, I am proud to endorse personal integrity to the cam- when you hold that ballot in All who are seeking office - With their candidacies, and support Tim Jones, the paign, along with a record of your hand, I encourage you to On October 14th, the peo- both in our community and they strengthen our candidate for the Liberal party. having achieved significant support Tim Jones - the candi- ple of Newmarket-Aurora will across our country - deserve democracy. Tim brings hands-on expe- contributions in elected office. date who I believe can best choose a new representative our respect and our Here in Newmarket- rience and tremendous I’ve witnessed first-hand represent our community and Tim’s commitment to countless who understands how to build charitable causes - not only on the kind of values that we when the cameras are on, but hold dear to us that make our Think twice before you cast ballot also when the time comes to community a great place to roll up his sleeves and get live, work and raise our To the editor, Vote for a real family man and inevitably would result in Stephen Harper, but remem- down to work. families. who solemnly shook hands a major loss of profit for his ber you will eventually reap He’s a tireless advocate for On October 14th, please If you believe that Canada with his children for a photo corporate friends in Alberta. what you sow just as we did the disadvantaged in our give Tim Jones your support. needs a strong Prime op when he took them to the He believes that self regu- with the extreme right wing community. I know he will fight the hard- Minister who is autocratic and first day of school. lation is the best way to con- policies of Mike Harris and his As our Member of est for what matters most to us. dictatorial; who will give you He is a man whose main trol industrial excess even discredited Common Sense Parliament, Tim will be a great an undemocratic, one-man environmental nightmare is when this adversely affects Revolution. advocate for our community on Belinda Stronach government with a muffled that Canadians will insist on the health of our children; the Consider what damage the national stage. Tim will Member of Parliament cabinet with a caucus con- the introduction of enforce- safety of our food supply, and this policy would have done never forget his local roots and Newmarket-Aurora trolled by a short choke chain, able government regulations. by the way this policy is devel- on the federal level. his duty to serve the people of then you must vote for This would punish pollut- oping in the U.S.A., ultimately If this scenario is alarming Newmarket-Aurora, and the Party lies, Stephen Harper and elect the ing oil and industrial compa- our pension funds. to you, vote strategically. progressive priorities we hold. When election day comes, Canadian Reform Party dis- nies by restraining their activ- If this is a sample of the cheats, steals, guised as Progressive ities and making them pay to direction you want for David Tomlinson Conservatives. clean up their industrial mess Canada, then vote for Aurora reader claims Play fair: To the editor, reader Stephen Harper and Lois Jones raised $$ for charities Brown have lost my vote. To the editor, First he lies when he To the editor, always count on was the fact So many groups and $200,000 for the purchase taxes income trusts despite that even after a heated associations benefitted from and maintenance of the Judging by the numerous his campaign promise to do Over my six years on meeting I could still head out this charity golf tournament, Access Bus in Aurora. illegally placed election signs the opposite. council working with Tim for a drink or coffee with Tim such as the Aurora Seniors Tim has always worked of our local Conservative Then they cheat to win the Jones as Mayor, I was at and other councillors who Centre, York Region hard for Aurora and York candidate, I now know for last election (see the In-and- times very critical of certain wished to join us. Community Safety Village, Region but many people do certain that Lois Brown either Out Scandal discovered by things that the then mayor Today, I reflect on the CHATS, Safehaven (Aurora), not know about his charitable still doesn’t know the region- Elections Canada) and now it did. other things that Tim Jones Aurora Museum, Aurora side that has helped so many al rules after running in a pre- turns out our Prime Minister To me, that was part of my did for our community. Library, Theatre Aurora, Girls people in this area live a bet- vious election or she does steals speeches from anoth- position as councillor. His annual golf tourna- Inc. and Southlake, just to ter life. know the rules and is inten- er foreign leader, one who I was there to do what I felt ment raised more than name a few. tionally cheating to win. would have sent us to Iraq at was best for Aurora. $400,000 for various groups His Timberlane Charity Nigel Kean Either way, this is not the that. The one thing I could in Aurora and York Region. Classic raised more than Aurora kind of candidate I want rep- I just can't vote for a party resenting me in Ottawa! that lies, cheats, and steals.
D. Jensen Bruce Valanche Uniformed candidate “insulting”: reader Aurora Aurora To the editor, campaign literature. This who view that photograph officers…” photo shows her wearing that Ms Brown is a police This is an obvious Intentional As a former police offi- the uniform of the York officer. attempt to make the reader cer who proudly wore the Regional Police while And clearly, that is her feel as if she has a rela- uniform for more than 30 shaking hands with the intent. tionship to policing. Living years of front-line policing, Minister of Defence in She makes a point of I find it insulting. Create a Balanced Life I was appalled by the pho- Ottawa. saying her commitment to To be clear, the truth is, tograph that Lois Brown There is an automatic families is to “toughen she plays the keyboard for Trinity’s six-week Sunday series to help you set chose to use in her latest assumption from people laws…hire more police the male chorus. life-goals to keep Christ at the centre which fosters How does this give her spiritual freedom, joy and endurance. the right to publicly use the police uniform to benefit An Intentional Spiritual Life Harper gets failing grade her attempt to secure such an important position of Who is God calling me to be? And how do I break To the editor, Iraq. so careless, by reading out trust? it to the family! September 28 Apparently, Harper's a speech without knowing I would be surprised if It has now surfaced that speech is almost word for his sources. the York Regional Police How on earth do I find time to pray?! Making Prime Minister Stephen word as the Australian If Stephen was in my Services Board or the October 5 Harper had plagiarized PM's speech which was class, he would be given a space for the holy. Chief of Police granted most of his speech in given a few weeks earlier. zero for this assignment their permission for the use Is this body really the temple of God? Caring for 2003, asking that troops It is not acceptable for a and given a stern scolding! October 12 be activated and sent to leader of our country to be Leadership skills are of this photo in an election ourselves; health, leisure and play. lacking here and Harper campaign brochure. This is totally inappro- “All things come of thee…” Being responsible with needs to stay after school finances. October 19 to serve a detention for this priate and shows extremely Response to offence. poor judgment. What good can I do? Reaching out to a needy world. October 26 Jim Jackson D. Boyle blog question Aurora Aurora The making of Saints. 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I later found that the I was in pain, could not work was faxed immediately dentist that recognized the Today, October 2nd, I In June of this year I canker had cleared but talk, could not eat solid food and I was told that my problem needed more received a call from the attended my family doctor there was now a more seri- and had lost some 10 appointment with Iona experienced attention? doctor asking that I report to with an extremely painful ous problem and went to pounds in weight. Leong, an Oral Pathologist Why did it require the a dermatologist on Monday hip. see my family doctor. I was informed that if I at a the new Ears Nose and services of seven doctors morning as I have a life He made an appoint- He looked at it and said would care to come in on a Throat (ENT) research and before any action was threatening Auto Immune ment for the 10th of June at it isn't cancer but wasn’t Wednesday as an emer- training section, was for taken? disease known as the Arthritis Clinic. sure what it was. gency patient they could 1.30 p.m. on Friday, Why can't the other med- Pemphigus. The result was that I did He recommended I take take care of me. September 26th. ical operations be as effi- My medical book states not have arthritis and Naproxen 500 pain killer I went in to the By 2.30 p.m. that day I cient as the Ears Nose and that a sign of this disease is should go back to my doctor and it will clear up, he said. hospital that Wednesday had had a biopsy sample Throat Team? ulcers in the mouth. for a cortisone shot. It didn't clear up so I (September 24th) to the taken, a prescription for a The next day (Saturday), Again, I ask what were I have had this before, in went to a clinic and the doc- receptionist of the doctor bottle of the latest mouth after starting the treatment, the doctors thinking. a finger, and it took my old tor said, "I don't know but it with whom I had the rinse, devised by the I gave three speeches at family doctor (at that time) should clear up. A few days appointment, who told me research there, called 'MIX' the Aurora Legion and two Cliff Davies 30 seconds to give me the later it was so painful, I the doctor would not see and could get it filled at the days later had no pain, Aurora shot but this doctor booked went to the hospital. The me as I didn't have an pharmacy on site. an appointment with a spe- doctor there said it might be appointment and I was to I have never been treated cialist. ulcers but it will clear and go down to emergency to so well by any other part of It’s not too late to get a My appointment with a advised I take some talk to the duty dentist. the medical world, especial- second opinion on your specialist, for a one-minute Naproxen 250. In the emergency ly by an intern in the ENT RRSP and shot (injection), is So on a Friday morning department the duty dentist section which consists of Investment Portfolio! December 15th...six at 11 a.m. I went to my den- looked at my mouth and two doctors and three months ahead! tist. He looked at it, He did- said he was unsure what it interns. I went to a pharmacy n't charge me but said, "I was but would call for a sec- That evening I took the Stephen Forsey CIM FCSI and asked for some corti- will call a specialist and get ond opinion. first treatment and went to Investment Advisor JONES, GABLE & COMPANY sone cream and applied you in to see him as soon Being a dental depart- bed. LIMITED (Member CIPF) this to my hip. as possible." ment, this cost me $65 and I awoke at 12.30 a.m. and www.jonesgable.com 905-726-9343 I have had no problem At 2 p.m. that afternoon I soon a lady came in looked thought I was in heaven! since but I must still wait was sitting in the special- at my mouth. No pain and I could talk! I two and half months for the ist’s chair. She took down a full am continuing the treat- specialist to do this. This specialist said he report on my situation and ment, progressing very well Meanwhile, early in would make an appoint- previous health and said "I and have to report back to September I got a canker in ment with Mount Sinai will try to get you in to the Iona Leong and her great PLUMBING SERVICE the mouth and one night, Hospital for me. doctor on Friday”. team next Friday with a (Serving York Region for more than 35 years) inadvertently thinking that I The next day he called to The next day she report on the 'MIX' treat- had an nearly empty tube of say my appointment was phoned me asking for a ment. Anbesol pain killer, squirted with a dental specialist referral from my family doc- This amounted to a total this in my mouth but the December 9th. tor as this was not a dental of 12 doctors to get me Residential–Commercial–Industrial tube was half full and it I phoned the reception problem, it was under OHIP treatment. severely burnt my mouth. desk for an earlier appoint- and there would be no Why couldn't the first I continued to treat the ment because we would be charge. three doctors refer me to a 905-727-3210 specialist immediately? Volunteers need to sign code of conduct, he says Thank you for To the editor, Report CS08-036. running amuck. bringing a smile Surely this council has more This council needs to start Have you received your important things to do than leading by example and stop Code of Conduct from town hall threaten volunteers who give trying to intimidate people to our community. telling you how to behave yet? freely of their time. through fear of reprisals! That may be the next step What is council going to do from this Council. if people don’t sign, refuse to Bill Hogg Maybe they will start telling allow them to volunteer in the Former councillor us what movie we can watch or community? The bullies are Aurora books we can read as well. One must wonder what has been going on in our advisory committees that makes this LIGHTING ELEGANCE Council determined to force everyone to sign a Code of Conduct. In the many years I worked NHL SCOREBOARD LIGHT with advisory committees in the FIXTURES NOW AVAILABLE town, never once did I see or hear of inappropriate behaviour that required a Code of Conduct. But then, under Tim Jones leadership, we also never appointed a prominent member of his campaign team to a paid position either. At the last meeting, council took the step of publishing the Yes, the Smile Cookies are gone. But the smiles will last names of every member of forever. Thanks to you, we raised over $1,700 to be every advisory committee and whether they have signed the donated to Women’s Centre of York Region. code or not, plus they have Octagon Light Square Light threatened that something (they $139.00 $99.00 didn’t indicate what) will happen if they don’t comply before Oct 14. Lampshades, Repairs Of particular interest is the & we can arrange for link to the Strategic Plan. installation Goal 1, Objective D states: “create a respectful environ- ment that fosters teamwork and 100’s of styles to choose from open dialogue consistent with a Character Community.” The Light Spot HOURS I couldn’t make this stuff up. Mon - Thurs - 10 - 6 Check out the report for 15570 Yonge Street Fri - 10 - 9 yourself on the Town website: Aurora, On Sun - 12 - 4 © Tim Hortons, 2007 September 23 Agenda, Item 8, (905) 727-7347 All major credit cards accepted 8 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008
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Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank Klees,left,King Township Mayor Margaret Black and Priestly Demolition owner Vic Priestly took part in opening ceremonies of Priestly Demolition on Aurora Road Friday evening. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace
Priestly Demolition High arches. Low arches. Flat. Wide. Narrow. Toes that cross over. Toes that don’t. Big feet. Small feet. Crooked feet. Feet that have walked thousands of miles. opened in township Feet that can barely take another step. King Township Mayor Aurora-Lloydtown Road, Outside, he put up a 100- was fed. For every foot, there’s a solution. Margaret Black said it all near Highway 400. foot flagpole and Friday When it became obvious Friday night when she offi- There had been a pallet night, he and his employees that the huge company, with cially welcomed Priestly manufacturing company on raised the flag, a whopping hundreds of employees, had Demolition Incorporated to the site when Vic Priestly Canadian flag 20 feet by 40 to leave Aurora, no one her community. offered to buy the five acres feet, which is visible for seemed interested in keep- A year ago, the second of land needed to house his miles around. ing the firm in town. largest demolition company huge inventory and fluctuat- Mayor Black, Member of He left more than a year in the province had been ing staff of about 275. the Provincial Parliament for ago, renting part of his build- Foot Solutions Aurora offers you a complimentary foot scan and analysis. located in Aurora, but need- The first thing he did was Newmarekt-Aurora Frank ing on Edward Street to the Foot Solutions focuses on providing a full line of quality shoes, ed space to expand. what he knows best:he Klees, Priestly, and mem- R & R Revisited used book- arch supports, and foot care accessories for all customer lifestyles. “We’re delighted to have demolished part of one of bers of his family, participat- store and The Auroran. Let our professional and knowledgeable staff provide the time you in our township,”the the buildings and remade it ed in a ribbon cutting cere- Priestly Demolition is and consideration you deserve. Your feet will thank you for it! mony to declare the struc- probably best known for mayor told a gathering of into a two-storey office com- 14845 Yonge St., Aurora, about 200 people, there to plex designed to handle ture officially open. demolishing Terminals 1 and 1km. south of Wellington in Hunters Gate Plaza 905-727-foot (3668) Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10am - 6pm, Sat. 10am - 4pm watch the official opening of expansion for years to At the rear, barbecues 2 at Pearson International • footsolutions.com the new building on the come. were set up and everyone Airport in Toronto.
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Frankly Speaking By FRANK KLEES TOP 3 REASONS TO SHOP AT OMARS MPP - Newmarket-Aurora #3–Great Selection Health care gap growing #2–Great Service between York, province #1–WE STILL MEASURE FEET Our 38th "I was told I may have can- The current policy of the First, hospitals in high SHOES year in cer, but I can't get in to see a McGuinty government that growth communities like Est. 1970 Aurora specialist for at least two consists of politically expedi- Newmarket-Aurora need months.” ent crisis-funding announce- much more growth funding The constituent who ments will only widen the fund- than the McGuinty Liberals WHERE GREAT SHOES AND GREAT SERVICE ARE A GREAT FIT! recently shared this concern ing gap and cause us to fall are providing. with me is not alone. I hear farther behind the rest of Second, and most impor- 14800 Yonge Street, Aurora Shopping Cente (905) 727-9391 almost daily about agonizing Ontario. tant, is the need to implement www.omarsshoes.ca wait times for health care. And that’s why I took the a new population-based fund- Despite the McGuinty opportunity to point out the ing model for health care. health tax, access to medical Premier’s hypocrisy in tabling This will ensure that provin- services in York Region is get- a motion in the legislature that cial health care funding is ting worse, not better. called on the federal govern- objectively allocated according And here's why: ment “to ensure Ontario is to the needs of the community. York Region receives much treated fairly” by Ottawa when This is the only way to New less provincial funding for hos- it comes to health care fund- ensure reliable and sustain- ColoursColours pital and health care services ing. able funding for health care compared with the average of I supported the Premier’s services. Event! the rest of Ontario. motion, but also called on him It will also ensure that Start the Thanksgiving We receive $232 less per to apply the same “fairness health care funding decisions festivities with family ofof FallFall resident for hospital funding principle” when he and his are placed "beyond politics”. and friends at alone with the result that our health minister distribute Many residents of local hospitals are under-fund- Ontario’s $40 billion health Newmarket and Aurora have ed by more than $290 million budget. already shared with me their each year compared with other I asked him how he can, on stories about accessing health ConcertConcert regions across Ontario. the one hand, insist on fair- care services. But it's not just our hospitals ness from Ottawa and on the And as always, I invite your that are under-funded. other, allow his own health comments and questions on When compared with the ministry to perpetuate the this or any other issue of inter- other 14 designated health widening funding gap between est to you. Please feel free to care regions in the province, York Region and the rest of call me on my direct line at we are the fourth-lowest fund- the province. 416-509-8999 or by e-mail at ed for homecare services, the So what's the answer? frankklees.com. fourth-lowest funded for mental health services, the lowest funded for addiction services, and the third-lowest funded for long-term residential care for our seniors. For total health care fund- ing, we are the second lowest Thursday, funded for all health care serv- ices in the province. October 9, 2008 That's why we need action now and that's why I will contin- 6:00–8:00 pm ue to make this issue a priority in the fall session of the Aurora Town Park Legislature. In fact, on the first day back, I reminded the new Minister of Health and Long Term Care of Corner of Wells Street and Mosley Street our health care funding crisis. Enjoy an evening of fiddling, pumpkin carving, live entertainment I pointed out that York and an old fashioned community corn roast! Region will account for 18 per This will be great fun for the whole family! cent of the GTA's growth over Frank Klees is seen here presenting an official the next three years and that commemoration from the province on the official A nominal fee will apply opening of the new PACE Credit Union office to Another for the corn roast each year our local hospitals exciting event and health care services will Dan Coldwell, VP and Carolyne Trussler, manager. presented by... 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Grilled Tiger Shrimp, Julienne Vegetable, Pasta, I GO HOJO 165 Wellington St. E., Aurora Extra Virgin Olive Oil 22.00 15150 Yonge St. Aurora (Across from the Library) 15520 Yonge Street, Aurora 905-727-1312 www.hojoaurora.com 12 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008 $W D WLPH ZKHQ ZH¶UH LQ D JOREDO HFRQRPLF Tigers go 4 for 4 FULVLV including three +DUSHU GHQLHV WKHUH LV DQ\WKLQJ ZURQJ +DUSHU JLYHV ELOOLRQV WR ELJ SROOXWHUV +DUSHU¶V JRYHUQPHQW WHOOV WKH ZRUOG QRW WR games out of town LQYHVW LQ 2QWDULR Thanks to four victories in David Morley scored the ond goal of the night in over- a row, including three on other Aurora goal. time to give Aurora a 3-2 7KLV DWWLWXGH KDV FRVW 2QWDULR MREV enemy ice, the Aurora Tigers Friday night, Aurora was victory. moved into sole possession led by the line of Mike Thursday, Aurora had to of second place in the Bodley, Lucas Van Natter resort to a shootout to get by 'R \RX UHDOO\ ZDQW PRUH RI WKLV" Phillips Division of the and Tim Revell, who each North York 4-3. Provincial Junior A Hockey recorded two points apiece. Dominic Monardo and standings last week only two The Tigers, on the David Morley both scored in 4IM *ONES AND THE ,IBERAL 0ARTY WILL points back of the front-run- strength of a very good third the shootout, while North ning Orangeville Crushers. period, where they allowed York was stonewalled s 0ROVIDE SIGNIlCANT INCOME TAX CUTS Sunday afternoon, they only three shots, beat the by goaltender Brendan capped their sweep with a 4- pesky and speedy Dixie Sullivan. s 3TAND UP FOR OUR COMMUNITY 2 victory over Milton in Beehives 4-2 at the Aurora Sardella’s play earned him Milton. Community Centre. Please see page 14 s "ALANCE THE BUDGET AND PUT PEOPLE lRST It was solid play in the first About 225 watched the and third periods and an game. effective power play that led "We'd be 10 and 0 if we Discount to the victory. played every period like we Half their goals were did the third tonight," said RATES 4HE CHOICE IS CLEAR /N scored on the power play, as Assistant Coach John without discount Aurora had the man advan- Duncan."Good defense wins /CTOBER TH VOTE FOR tage seven times. championships." The victory leaves Aurora Backstopping the home SERVICE. 4IM *ONES AND THE only two points back of the side was 20-year-old David It’s no accident more people trust State Farm ,IBERAL 0ARTY OF #ANADA Orangeville Crushers, but Blair who was again solid to insure their cars. Aurora has a game in hand. allowing only two goals on 22 Call today. "We are still looking for a shots. ELECT whole game of solid play Scoring the other goals from our team," said Tiger were Michael Sardella who Head Coach Jerome Dupont continues his torrid scoring referring to two good periods pace and Assistant Captain of play Sunday afternoon."If Cody Smith who really ever we put together 60 min- picked up his game in the 4IM Allan Cruickshank CFP FLMI, Agent utes, the sky's the limit!" second and third periods. 300 Wellington St E Aurora, ON L4G 1J5 All with two points in the Smith leads the Tiger Bus: 905-727-2749 game were Cody Smith, Tim scoring race with five goals www.allancruickshank.com */.%3 Revell and Nic Vangog, all and seven assists.Only a with a goal and an assist point behind are Nic Vangog while Luc Van Natter regis- and Dominic Monardo. tered two assists. Last Tuesday night, 2EADY TO $ELIVER 2ESULTS !UTHORIZED BY THE /FlCIAL !GENT OF 4IM *ONES Brendan Sullivan was Aurora was in Collingwood State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company solid in net stopping 42 of 44 and Mike Sardella was the Canadian Head Office: Aurora, Ontario shots sent his way while hero as he scored his sec- PO50068CN 02/05 WWWTIM JONESCA BOWLING LEAGUES Youth 10 pin league (9–18 years) & Children 5 pin League (5–12 years) ✁ Saturday Mornings 9 am First Week free–with this coupon Gateway Lanes 210 Edward Street Aurora ✁ 905-727-2900/www.gatewaylanes.ca Adults leagues available week nights Come Celebrate our 5oth WESTVIEW Golf Club Anniversary Aurora Please join us for our Open House from 2-4pm on October 18th. Our fall weekday rates have been reduced to $50 throughout the month of October. Call the Pro Shop and come out and play...Welcome home to Westview. Call for tee times 905-727-0446 www.westviewgolf.ca THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008 - 13 Water Softening, Purification, Filtration & Sterilization Units Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario For All Your Mortgage Needs •Residential and Commercial Made Easy • Debt consolidation and Business for Self Ed Schlotter, Mortgage Consultant Serving Aurora 905.727.0112 www.mortgageintelligence.ca/edschlotter © 2007, Mortgage Intelligence Inc., all rights reserved. ® Registered trademark of Mortgage Intelligence Inc. FSCO # M 08001523 L ighting Gallery Aurora Panthers novice girls hockey team was successful in winning the Oshawa Fall Classic Tournament on the weekend, outscoring their opposition 29-2, and recording two shutouts along the way. Lights with Panther novice girls Style! win Oshawa tourney Murray Feiss The Aurora Panthers to the final by attaining success. Novice division in the Novice Girls won the recording a 3-0 record in "I was extremely province. Oshawa Fall Classic the round robin defeating impressed with how well Their regular season 905-773-9989 Tournament last weekend Leaside, Cambridge and the girls played together will begin next weekend 13130 Yonge St., Oak Ridges - R. Hill by defeating Leaside 6-0. Oakville. considering the relatively with a game versus South of Bloomington Road, The Panthers dominat- The Panthers were led small amount of time we Whitby. across from McDonald’s ed the tournament on defense by Nicole had to prepare since outscoring their opposi- Stolys, Grace Gallien, early September,” said tion 29-2 over four games. Lauren Daniels and head coach Jim The final game saw Meaghan Phillips. Thompson. “The girls got Florence Awde score They had a balanced stronger with each game three goals, while Emily attack getting contribu- over the weekend and Gianias, Lauren Ianni and tions from all three lines. gave their best perform- Vanessa Carriere added Cassidy Phillips, with ance in the championship singles. seven assists, Natalie game shutting out the Natalie Thompson Pantaleo, Neve Webster, Wildcats. They have a lot recorded her second Emma Bellerby and to be proud of." shutout of the tournament. Rebekah Feld were The Novice Girls have The Panthers advanced instrumental in the team's moved up into the top from all of us at Goodyear/Mars Tire Seniors win, Juniors lose in high school football contests Three second quarter Brendon Stenzel, who a safety touch. touchdowns paced the also scored. Kai Boettcher kicked Dr. G.W. Williams The home team led all five converts for the Secondary School 28-0 at halftime, and Wildcats. Wildcats Senior Football Garet Dickinson of the In the second game of team to a 37-0 win over Wildcats added another the doubleheader, the Woodbridge, while the major in the third quar- junior team failed to reg- junior team fell 15-0 to ter. ister a point, despite Richmond Hill, last week. Later, Williams forced multiple drives deep into Eric Beveridge, who Woodbridge to concede Richmond Hill territory. opened the scoring for the senior team, called it "a good first win." When asked if the cool on-field temperature was a problem, Beveridge Flowers said, "It wasn't too bad, once you start playing." by Terry 2nd place winner of the annual Goodyear colouring contest for Thanksgiving. Dmitry Kurlyovich of Concours de dessin annuel GOOD YEAR pour l’Action de grâces. the Wildcats recorded 14799 Yonge St. two of the team's second Aurora Gabriel Fenn, Age 9, École Saint Jean, Aurora quarter scores. Telephone: 905-726-1549 297 Wellington St. E., Aurora, 135 Davis Drive, Newmarket, 10695 Yonge St., "We all came togeth- email: [email protected] West of Bayview East of Yonge, North Side Richmond Hill, www.flowersbyterry.com er," he said. 905-841-8105 905-657-1101 905-884-8124 "Both sides of the ball were working well," said If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? www.fixmycar.ca 14 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008 Minor Atom A Tigers win one but lose two Two losses in three restored the two-goal lead. Orillia opened the scor- the Tigers. games last week, now give With the period winding ing early but the Tigers held Last season, the two the Minor Atom A Tigers down, Eric McGhie worked on and fought back. teams battled in the play- hockey team a 2-2 record the puck deep into the McGhie worked hard to offs with the Tigers winning this early in the season. 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Torres, who tied the game. period when Wyndham- over, Kyle Rice won an He neatly put the puck However, with about five West passed the puck to an offensive zone face-off and into the Orillia net to draw minutes left in the period, open Simardone, who Woodcock pushed the puck the Tigers to within three Barrie caught a break when made no mistake wiring the into the Eagles net to finish goals but it was too little too the puck crossed from the puck into the Eagles’ net. the game for the Tigers. late and the game ended 7- corner, hit a skate and Thirty seconds later the Three days later, Aurora 2 for Orillia. made its way into the Open Sundays same two players com- travelled to Orillia, but The next day, Aurora Tigers’ net. 16655 Yonge Street, Unit 35, bined, this time with things didn’t go quite as met Barrie and lost a heart- The Tigers were unable Newmarket (Weston Produce Plaza) Wyndham-West potting the well. breaker 3-2. to tie the match. www.eyephoria.ca goal. The Eagles brought Eric McGhie and Sunday September 28, Both Tiger netminders, Phone: 905-836-2277 the score to within one but Wyndham-West, scored the Eric McGhie and Jordan Tyler Thomas and Mark the Tigers kept pressing. only two markers for Aurora Torres scored for Aurora. Carpenter, worked really Joel Woodcock, on a as the club went down to its This was the second hard to keep the game FARM FRESH TURKEYS hardworking solo effort first loss of the season, 7-2. game of the weekend for close. for Thanksgiving! 10 to 25 + LBS Tigers win four in a row $2.95 per pound From page 12 Overtime Second Period Second Period AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP the second star in the game. No scoring A - Michael Sardella M - Kevin Caister (Basso) This Friday the Tigers host Shootout (Monardo, Morley) 7.06 2.55 Fri. Oct. 10 - 9 am - 6 pm the Streetsville Derbys at the Dominic Monardo YES Third Period M - Justin Basso (Lynch, or Sat. Oct. 11 - 8 am - 5 pm Aurora Community Centre. 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SOCCER Aurora Computers on Wellington Street East was presented with a 10-year plaque for their sponsorship of Welcome Wagon.From left to right are Welcome Wagon representatives Karen Skinner and Mary Jo Williams,Linda and Doug Clark of Aurora Computers and Lynn Pearson of Welcome Wagon. Equipment goes to New Brunswick From page 1 $45 to rent the ice, but few peo- many of these young kids it is a BORN Two designated areas were ple could afford it.” chance to play hockey or to set up at the Aurora He told the story of the com- skate in the winter,”he said. IN Community Centre and at the munity trying to form a girls’ “Many of the kids will be able to Aurora Recreation Complex hockey program to allow the skate when the school has a 1999 late in September and a sign girls to play in their own league skating program, rather than was placed on the Lye garage separate from the boys. them sitting on the sidelines.” on Heathwood Heights Drive “They combined all the Thursday morning, Lye sat where equipment could be left. ages of the girls who were able atop dozens of hockey bags The rest is history. to play into one league and loaded into his garage and mar- By Wednesday, more than only eight girls, plus a goalie, velled at the generosity of 80 bags of equipment had were able to afford to play,” Aurora’s citizens. been donated, and it was still he said. But for the young hockey coming in Thursday morning. He was told most kids didn’t dad, enough is enough. Tryouts...Saturday, October 11 For Adam Lye, the year his play hockey because it is too So, if you’re thinking you family spent in New Brunswick expensive. wanted to get in on the action, 12 pm to 1:30 pm – Sheppard’s Bush was a real eye-opener. Registration is about $200 Mr.Lye really appreciates your “Many people have low pay- annually, a number that is generosity, but... [email protected] ing jobs,”Lye, who was an matched by the internationally- assistant atom recreational famous McCain Foods Limited, team coach, said.“I had asked which started operations in about drinks and snacks and Florenceville, New Brunswick, they said they had never heard in 1957. of parents bringing drinks and “I knew the equipment sit- Wide Feet? snacks.” ting in our basements and No Problem He was told it was simply garages in Aurora would allow too much money to provide many of these kids to play such a service. hockey,”he said. “Our team had practice ice “I am not sure what else Mondays at 6 p.m., but the ice people might do with used was always available when we hockey equipment, but I can tell were finished,”he said.“It was you that put in the hands of A WIDE VARIETYOF FOOTWEAR For All Your Mortgage Needs •Residential and Commercial Made Easy • Debt consolidation and Business for Self TO FIT A WIDE VARIETY OF FEET. 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A practitioner of Collaborative Family Law Ð a client controlled, lawyer assisted, out-of-court process focussing on achieving mutually acceptable solutions. and go in Aurora ¥ 1/2 hour free consultation ¥ accepts Legal Aid Back in the mid-to-late- Aurora was Gabella Italian ing council to put more was a home away from #201 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0023 1970s two brothers from Sandwiches on Wellington money into roads, but home. It is now offices. e-mail: [email protected] Newmarket opened a Street East nestled among council of the day decided Also in the St. Andrew restaurant called Nicky's large residential homes, to spend the money on a Shopping Centre was Pals above a lumber store operated by Tony and Rose new town hall, resulting in Restaurant, the former where the Howard Johnson Metes. one angry farmer saying Unicorn Pub operated by Hotel now stands. Council received peti- the new hall was "nothing the Irish Rovers. Tom They wanted to give tions from nearby resi- but a fandangle!" Williams said he bought the Aurora something different, dents complaining about In 1984, Pat Fowler took restaurant on April Fool’s somewhere to go for an the lack of off-street park- over the Fandangle Tea Day as he was clowning evening of atmosphere, ing and the garbage bins in Room and continued to around. fine food and dancing, with the backyard. feature home baking, He was no doubt the Threadding specialty dishes like A liquor licence applica- including muffins, cheese- most active entrepreneur in Seafood Aurora Casserole tion was opposed by the cakes, giant cookies and Aurora insofar as running a under the direction of head town based on zoning croissants. business was concerned. chef Paul Kimura. restrictions and a 25-per- Also available for lunch- He would try anything. He In July, 1979 Nicky's son delegation led by for- es were daily specials, four published a monthly www.jennynailsspa.ca changed hands and Jack mer Mayor Clarence Davis, kinds of quiche, meat pies, newsletter about happen- Schneider of Aurora took a next door neighbour, three kinds of sandwiches ings at the restaurant with over the newly renovated resulted in a referral. and soups. pictures of customers and establishment and changed The hearing was Also that year, the staff. the name to Upstairs. resumed in November, Barrel Pizza Restaurant at On April 1, 1992 he held It was a dining lounge 1982, with some residents Yonge and Edward Streets, his third annual Caged and pub featuring a conti- supporting the restaurant's held a grand opening for Wing Eating Contest, with nental menu with master application, while others the adjoining W.C. Fields proceeds going to the chef Wolfgang Hoehn. were strongly opposed. Tavern. It became Charley Aurora Food Pantry. The official opening took After listening to both FitzWhiskey's, which has According to Tom the event place in September, 1979, sides and viewing the site, since closed, and has was sanctioned by the with Patsy Gallant, a rock the hearing officer denied reopened as TK’s. WWF (World Wing star and disco queen as the the application. The By February, 1996, Federation). The restaurant featured attraction. The restaurant remained in Whiskers on Wellington is now a Shoeless Joe's promotion of the Upstairs operation for a short period offered a "Cheers" type of outlet. as a disco night spot didn't and then closed and the atmosphere and the Main The latest restaurant to help the dining room busi- structure is currently used Street Folk Club, with disappear was the Festa ness and in 1980 as a residence. entertainment every Restaurant located on the Schneider tried to change Where Jersey's is cur- Saturday night. west side of Young Street its image. rently located on Yonge The Main Street Folk just south of Tyler Street. It A new British style pub Street was Smoky's Deli. Club moved from is now open as the Aqua was opened in the games When the economy took a Newmarket to Aurora dur- Grill. Prior to Festa it was room with a new menu and drop in 1982, the deli ing 1995 bringing the Rob's Family Restaurant. when the building became abandoned traditional fare music of Trevor Mills and Frank Bott, formerly of part of the hotel, the for a buffet called the Marion Drexler. La Grotto on Main Street in Upstairs became part of Depression Special, an all Other performers were Unionville, opened Festa in the new facility. you could eat buffet for Hurricane Mike Thompson, late 2001 with Chef Roy A steakhouse and pub $2.45. Carol Teal, Adam Spring, Milner. that never opened was the The buffet offered one Andrew Walker, Dave and These are some of the proposed Blinkin' Owl soup, a macaroni salad, Juli Genoa and Greg restaurants that once were Restaurant on Ross Street potato salad, fixings for a Bartlett. The location is in business in Aurora but across from the CN station. green salad plus three cold now a financial agency. even though they have dis- Robert Bartlett made an meats and buns. The Waltzing Weasel appeared and forgotten, application to council in Later it was completely was Aurora's newest pub Aurora is still fortunate to 1977 to build a steak house renovated by Paul Shiner located on Yonge Street have several excellent with banquet facilities on and opened as Tymes Pub, North. The menu ranged restaurants and pubs. the 1.2 acre property, but it then Palmateers and finally from traditional pub fare to never proceeded. Jersey's. international cuisine. Then a year later a pro- In May, 1983, Janie Tuesday night was jam posal was made to convert McCaw opened the night and patrons were the former Dorothy Fandangle Lunch and invited to join in. Friday Dodgson residence on the Team Room in the old and Saturday were always AP- Advanced Placement property, then badly in Yonge Street Town Hall. lively with a band. need of repairs, into a posh The tea room was open Later it became the dining room, subject to a from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Badger's Nest, then the Ða New Academic Pathway rezoning which never hap- Monday to Saturday with a Irish Pub and now it’s King pened. selection of teas, home Henry's Arms. In August, 1981, Jim baked biscuits and muffins, Le Perroquet in the St. Presentation at Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School Patterson and Sue lunches and desserts. She Andrew Shopping Centre by Lynda Robinson Meacock submitted an became known as the featured French cuisine application to council to Fandangle Lady. and other international renovate the former The name of the tea dishes. Dodgson property into an room captured a bit of The rear section of the on Thursday, English pub. During the Aurora history as it came restaurant with a separate period the house sat from a local newspaper entrance was Club Chez October 16th at 7 pm empty, it was badly vandal- story from 1875. featuring a lounge with ized. It seems some of the comfortable chairs, soft Due to a labour strike in local farmers were press- music and a wine bar. It Advance Placement Courses are international courses written by university professors the steel industry, the steel and earns credits or advanced standing for students at most universities in Canada and girders required for the abroad. A number of these courses are being introduced at Dr. G. W. Williams reconstruction of the for- mer residence could not be THIS AND Secondary School. obtained delaying renova- tions. Linda Robinson, an Advanced Placement Representative from Toronto, will present The pub never opened. THAT CAFÉ an overview of the program to all interested parents and students. The event will be In October, 1980, Le COMFY! held in the Dr. G. W. Williams cafeteria. An opportunity for questions after the pres- Faubourg Restaurant entation will be available. opened on Yonge Street in A great spot You can even sit outside chat Aurora. The restaurant was to sit and chat, hold a if you wish. meeting, or browse formerly La Colony, Little Coffee, For more information, contact John MacNeill, through our unique Homemade Village and L'Auberge collection of items Karen Armata or Les Kerr at we have for sale; Muffins Normandie. It is now the books, antiques, all & Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School 905-727-3131 kinds of nic nacks... Filly and the Firkin. as well as THIS AND THAT Cookies One of the more contro- We look forward to seeing you at: 15226A Yonge Street versial restaurants in Behind Thomspon’s Furniture Parking in behind off Temperance St. THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008 - 17 Senior Scape Light up your life! Lighting ¥ Fixtures ¥ Fans Concert draws Great Prices 220 Industrial Pkwy. S. 905-841-2832 near at centre Call for hours By BRIAN WARBURTON The production of a bers to join them to play “CELTIC AUTUMN” concert, canasta, Fridays at 1 p.m., in with Celtic pronounced with the card room. Jack Murphy and Emma Mikkelsen took part in the a ‘K’, is progressing well with The hand and foot part Aurora Nursery School’s pasta lunch and dance up to good collaboration between refers to the two hands of 40% held at the Aurora Lions hall last week. Officials SAVE the producers who are the cards which are played. The on your heating costs with the Aurora Seniors Association first hand is played and then say enrolment is down and they’re currently and the Aurora Performing the other hand, which is the looking for more students. Carrier Infinity 96 furnace Arts Group, and which foot, is picked up and played. Auroran photo by David Falconer involves close cooperation You do not need to be a and careful attention to wizard at cards, just knowing detail. how to smile is enough and It will be presented the feeling of being one of a Program seeking Sunday, October 19th, start- good company is a bonus. ing at 2 p.m. at the Aurora And canasta is not the Seniors’ Centre. only game in the ASA pregnant women The music includes pow- scheme of card games. Having a baby is a wonder- to their baby’s development. erful and deeply moving Bid euchre is played and ful, joyful experience, but it can The Parenting Partnership is selections such as “Danny bridge and duplicate bridge also be stressful, especially for the first program of its kind in Boy” and “Greensleeves”. have avid players, and if this first-time parents who may feel Canada. I do not want to reveal all is not enough how about they lack the knowledge, skills “Invest in Kids” created it to of the titles that will be in the joining the carpet bowlers and confidence to be the par- help parents build their knowl- concert but I can promise and get some competition When You Want It Done Right ents that they truly want to be. edge, skills and confidence that nobody will be disap- and exercise at the same pointed with what will be per- It doesn’t have to be that about pregnancy, childbirth, time? York Region’s Choice for Home Renovations formed by Sarah Kyle and The recent seniors’ Greek way and many Aurora parents parenting and child develop- Joe Likuski, except to say night out at Jonathan’s will learn that before the year ment. that traditional music from restaurant was probably an ends. First-time parents in Aurora England, Ireland, Scotland, excuse for a great night out, “Invest in Kids” has created expecting their baby in late ALL RENOVATIONS and our own Canadian east which it was, attracting at The Parenting Partnership, a December or January can now coast will vibrate every fibre least 40 seniors plus a cou- free program to help new moms register for The Parenting Inside AND Outside. of our heart. ple of candidates for the and dads become a strong par- Partnership by calling “Invest in Intense, fascinating and coming federal election. enting team and give their child Kids” at 1-877-583-5437 or 416- • Decks • Landscaping sincere are some of the It was also a celebration the best start in life. 977-1222. • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms words that beautiful music of Marie Leone’s very suc- This program, specially Designed to accommodate • Renovations & Repairs • Flooring wrests powerfully and effort- cessful promotion of her designed for couples, comes to the busy lives of new parents, lessly from the deepest and ASA cookbook “Treasured Aurora this fall and the organiz- the program is delivered • DESIGN CONSULTATION most private and secluded Recipes” which continues to ers are currently recruiting cou- through a combination of week- parts of our intimate sensibil- sell copies, well into a sec- ples whose first child is due in ly online sessions and face-to- Satisfying York Region residents ities; these words describe ond printing. late December or in January. face classes held at the Blue what may well be experi- Marie is thrilled with the “The Parenting Partnership Hills Child and Family Services for over a decade! enced on this grand musical success of the book and is different from other prenatal at 402 Bloomington Road West. WE GUARANTEE: afternoon, by many who are deserves to be and may I classes because it helps new The Parenting Partnership is • Superior Services • Affordable Rates present. add that Marie is a go-getter moms and dads work on both a free, 18-month program. Sarah Langford Kyle has who knows how to wring • Flexible Schedules • Dependable Staff their parenting skills and their It is designed to help parents performed leading roles as success from projects that relationship as a couple,” said optimize their child’s develop- symphonic soloist and con- present formidable difficul- Call today to book your cert recitalist on many an ties. Karon Foster, Director of The ment and well-being by increas- international stage and is a I would like to offer a little Parenting Partnership.“With this ing parents’ knowledge, skills FREE QUOTE! recording artist with several reminder that “Welcome to program we look at not just how and confidence about pregnan- solo recordings and has won Vegas” is set for this Friday, to care for the baby, but also cy, childbirth, parenting and Two Brothers General Contractors numerous voice scholar- October 10th, and promises how to care for your relationship child development. ships and competitions. to be a night to let your hair through all the changes that For additional information, Renovations Done Right! She lives in Aurora with down big time. come with new parenthood.” visit www.theparentingpartner 416-562-7153 her husband David and two It is likely to be of the not Spanning a year and a half, ship.ca daughters. to be missed variety and I The Parenting Partnership cov- Joe Likuski has been expect it to live up to its ers everything from pregnancy singing from childhood and promise and return for future to the infancy stage, giving new has enjoyed leading roles engagements. parents guidance timed directly with the Aurora Opera Company in many presenta- tions over the past 10 years. Sat. The Friday evening dances are in full swing once Wagon Rides more (except for October www.youngdrivers.com 10th) with dancers delighted to be caught in the rhythm of Oct. 25 - 4 Saturdays Round the Bend Farm big time music, presented once again by the irrepress- Nov. 11 - Tues. & Thurs. PUMPKINS ible Charles Sequeira. 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SPECIAL 55 -- 3939 Usual Business Hours OPEN On Friday, October 17th, 5 Egg Rolls ¥ Jadoo Wings Mon-Fri 9 am - 6 pm Thanksgiving Monday the seniors’ centre will Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls Saturday Oct. 13 9 am–5pm present an Oktoberfest din- Sat 9 am - 5 pm Chicken Vegetables & Almonds CLOSED SUNDAYS BBQ’s ner/dance with the dinner beginning at 6.30 p.m. fol- Chicken Chow Mein ¥ Chicken Fried Rice lowed by the dance at 8 p.m. Cantonese Chow Mein (Noodles) Bring this ad for $1.00 saving off any $ The Hand and Foot TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY 10.00 purchase! Fully Licensed under L.L.B.O. Canasta group invites mem- 15229 Yonge St., Aurora Just south of Wellington. Parking in behind. 905-727-3101 18 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008 THE AURORAN CLASSIFIEDS Special rates: non-commercial word ads: $20.00 (+g.s.t.) four weeks or, $15.95 (+g.s.t.) two weeks minimum 15 words (Applies to word ads only). Got something to sell or advertise? 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One of North America’s AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION DEATH NOTICE largest financial (AURORA BASED) services companies Hire either a Lincoln or a Hybrid is expanding in this area. “Green Limousine” If you desire a dynamic career with for your next airport or downtown transportation. excellent income potential, From only $65.00! call Ruth Greaves at Call Alan @ York Region Limousines 905-727-8600 or 416-992-3811 905-836-1555/1-888-240-4767 e-mail: [email protected] You might not be able to do everything at once, but you can do everything in one place ¥ Fax Services ¥ Digital Printing & Copying Nancy Cameron Smith Linton December 7th, 1934 Ð October 4th, 2008 ¥ Document Finishing The family of Nancy Cameron Smith Linton, with much sadness, would like to announce the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother. ¥ Mailbox Rentals Nancy was surrounded by her cherished family and friends at Southlake Regional Health Care Centre after a long battle with cancer. 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The UPS STORE in Aurora Special thanks to all her dear friends at William Roe and her Red Hatter friends for their love and caring and to Dr. Hart and his team at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dr. James, and the Palliative care staff at Southlake who helped care for her during her illness and Dr. Ma who went above and beyond and whom Mom admired. 14845 Yonge St. Unit 6, Aurora Nancy requested that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital or Southlake Regional Healthcare Centre in lieu of flowers. Visitation will be held at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Aurora, located at 530 Industrial Parkway S. (905) 727-5421 on Wednesday, October 905-713-1632 Fax: 905-713-1633 8th, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 9th, 2008. Please contact Thompson’s Funeral Home (905) 727-5421 for details. Email: [email protected] CLASSES ¥ SEMINARS ¥ WORKSHOPS ¥ COURSES Advertise all year for as little as $7 per week. 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Site: www.SteveMillerDance.ca 905-773-2868 Call Steve Miller at 416-439-6557 [email protected] [email protected] www.malinaart.com Email: [email protected] THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008 - 19 COMING EVENTS From page 2 are $8 for adults; $4 for children. Everything happens ages of six and nine the opportunity to model their Township. The event will feature a "Roaring Twenties" in St. Andrew's Hall, corner of Mosley and Victoria own mouse character at the Aurora Public Library. theme. Streets. Event begins at 2 p.m. and the fee is $6 per child. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Harvest Fair at Wesley United Church 10 a.m. to Trinity Anglican Church Women's Christmas 1.30 p.m., corner of Woodbine Avenue and Aurora Starlight Bazaar from 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Luncheon Sideroad (Wellington St). Fair features crafts, baked is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coffee House at 7:30 p.m. goods, jams, jellies, preserves and an inexpensive Experience the many talents of Trinity Anglican Church lunch. and support the Diocesan choir camp. **** TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Eat locally, think globally. Enjoy "Harvest in Your Canadian storyteller Jennifer Cayley will be at the Backyard," a dinner featuring duck and seasonal, local Aurora Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. to introduce produce. Dinner begins at 6.30 p.m. in St. Andrew's heroes and heroines in the Optimist Room, for children Hall. Proceeds go to an Afghan mission. Purchase ages six to nine. There is no charge if you book in tickets in advance through the Presbyterian church advance. Call 905-727-9493 for further information. office at 32 Mosley Street: call 905-727-5011. Tickets SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 are $15 for adults; and $7.50 for children 14 and Local artist and author Nancy Hallas will tell a tale under. about a clever mouse then offer children between the SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 The Aurora Seniors Association presents a "Celtic Autumn Concert" featuring Sarah Kyle and Joe Likuski that will take place at the Aurora Seniors Centre 2 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Have a howling good time filled with spooky stories, eerie activities and a creepy craft at the Aurora Library from 6.45 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Admission is free. Ages 6 Thank You! to 8. Phone 905-727-9493 for further information. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society presents Dear Friends and Neighbours: Allen Foster talking about “Myths and Magic of Plants” at 8 p.m. at the Aurora Legion, Industrial Parkway North. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 In 2004, I was fi rst elected to the House of Commons to represent The Farmers Market features Customer Appreciation Day. the people of Newmarket-Aurora. It was one of the proudest days **** of my life. A Sketching Workshop with artist Bill Lewochko happens at the Aurora Public Library from 10 a.m. until noon for ages 4 to 9. Pre-registration is required. Fee Not once during more than four years in Ottawa did I lose sight of is $10 per registrant. **** what a privilege it is to be entrusted to serve my community and our York Chamber Ensemble at Trinity Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m. nation. I owe a debt of gratitude to so many who gave of their time **** Halloween carnival party from 3 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at and resources on my behalf during two election campaigns. Christ Lutheran Church (downstairs), 7 Lacey Court. It’s free. For further information, call 905-727-3311. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 On October 14, Canadians will elect a new House of Commons – and Canadian Federation of University Women open meeting at the Aurora Legion, Industrial Parkway the people of Newmarket-Aurora will choose a new representative. North. Guest speaker is David MacKinnon. Event begins at 8 p.m. I am stepping away from elected offi ce but not from several of the **** issues I care most about. And I remain as committed as ever to making Explore the World of Art at the Aurora Library, for children ages 6 to 9, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fee is $6 Newmarket-Aurora simply the very best place to live and work. per child. For further information, call 905-727-9493. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Murder mystery evening at Hillary House. 6 p.m. As I go forward, I will carry with me fond memories of the many fi ne Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a three-course meal will be served. This event, because of limited seating, sells people I met along the way – in the community we share, across our out early. For tickets - at $80 each - call the Aurora Historical Society at 905-727-8991. country and in the halls of Parliament. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Aurora Film Circuit presents “When Did You Last There are issues that divide our See Your Father?” starring Jim Broadbent and Colin opinion, but we will always be Firth. Tickets, $10, available at Aurora Public Library and R&R Revisited. All screenings take place at the united by our love of Canada Cineplex Aurora, with door prize at 6.45 p.m. and film at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit out-of-budget program- and our optimism for ming at the library. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 its future. Annual Christmas Bazaar sponsored by St. Andrew's Guild, beginning at 9.30 a.m. Stay for the "Spud Lunch," which begins at 11 a.m. Lunch tickets Sincerely, Belinda Stronach Newmarket-Aurora Belinda STRONACH 20 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 7, 2008