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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 9 No. 7 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of December 2, 2008 Town hires new CAO It has been confirmed that Aurora tion, Garbe's experience includes has a new Chief Administrative communications, emergency man- Officer. agement and corporate strategy. With more than 50 candidates He was previously the Director of applying for the position, Aurora Community Planning for York Region. Council has chosen Neil Garbe to He holds a Bachelors degree in replace John Rogers, who was Economics (University of Guelph), a removed from the position in August. Masters Degree in Urban and Garbe is currently the Executive Regional Planning (Queen’s Director of Strategic Initiatives and University) and a Masters Certificate Administration with the Region of from York University's Schulich Yo r k . School of Business in Municipal He will assume his new position as Management. CAO on January 5, 2009. Gerbe resides in Bradford with his Notwithstanding his current posi- wife and two children. Security guard patrols an empty parking lot in front of huge Magna plant on Industrial Parkway North in Aurora that was one of two that would close in June, 2009. Magna made the announcement last week. A total of 850 employees work at the two locations. It will cost applicants Auroran photo by David Falconer $70 to clear windrows After months of discussions and ble cost-recoverable figure, as it Magna plants in Aurora, debate, and having already seen was based on existing town per- several snowfalls this winter, the sonnel doing the clearing, without Town of Aurora's pilot windrow the hiring of additional staff. clearing program is finally in place. Newmarket to shut down At its last meeting, council perused a lengthy resolution on the Known as the most diversified Newmarket plants shocked and Queen’s Park last week. issue, the main components being automotive supplier in the world angered workers who made front He appealed to the government that the town provide a snow with 83,900 employees in 249 and rear bumpers, grills and side to put in place an action plan that windrow clearing program at full plants plus 62 product develop- body panels for at least a dozen would provide transitional support cost recovery of $70 per household ment and engineering centres in automobilie models. for employees affected by the plant for eligible residents, and that the 232 countries, Magna International Company officials will assist closures and preserve future jobs program be evaluated in the spring has been caught up in the sick some workers in their search for in the auto industry. of 2009. auto industry and it is impacting new employment at other plants in Following is the Hansard record Once again, Councillor Evelyn Aurora and Newmarket. the region and will provide sever- of his talk in the Legislature: Buck was the lone vote of dissent, Through the plight of the Big ance packages based on years of “Mr. Speaker, the auto industry arguing that the town's seniors Three automakers Magna was hurt service by affected workers. is in a crisis. Thousands of jobs are should be able to participate in this financially which resulted in the Some have been with Magna at risk and businesses in all sec- program without a fee. closure of the Exterion plants in more than 20 years. tors of the industry, from manufac- While sympathetic to the town's Aurora and Newmarket. In a statement Magna pointed turing plants to dealerships, are in Probably one of the most con- seniors, the remaining members of With the closings went 850 out that it decided to wind down jeopardy. troversial women in Aurora council felt that the proposal had jobs. operations after evaluating their “Today, 850 employees and today, Councillor Evelyn Buck been debated enough, and that The news came just two days financial status, future business their families are coping with the was shocked when several since this program hadn't been after Magna announced the con- prospects and additional capacity frightening reality that two Magna friends and members of her included in the town's budget, it solidation of two Blau Autotec and at other operations. plants are shutting down in family organized a surprise birth- made sense to do this on a cost Integrated Technologies plants in Ontario and federal politicians Newmarket and Aurora. The day party for the town’s newest recovery basis. Brampton and Concord into one expressed concern about the shut- employees are now faced with the octogenarian in Bond Head It was noted that the proposed operation at Concord. down and Newmarket-Aurora MPP daunting challenge of finding a Sunday afternoon. $70 charge was the lowest possi- The news at the Aurora and Frank Klees brought the issue to Please see page 11 Auroran photo by Ron Wallace

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The their cars off the streets so that the Public Works Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. For more Aurora, from 2 to 4 p.m. Write cards of support to event gets underway at 2 p.m. and continues for Department can clear snow and ice from the road- information call 905-841-8884. human rights prisoners around the world. For infor- two hours. way. **** mation, call 905-713-6713. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 **** A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday **** Aurora Chamber of Commer last networking The Aurora Public Library winter programs at the Community Bible Church on Bathurst Street The First Baptist Church, 33 Wellington Street event for 2008 is a Networking Breakfast set for have registration forms now available for pickup. just south of Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For East, hosts Bernard Pears Chorale’s Christmas Bluetiful Living, 15 Mosley Street, from 7.30 a.m. to Drop off date for Aurora residents begins Saturday, more information e-mail Judy Hoffmann jhoff- Presentation at 7 p.m. For further information, call 8.45 a.m. The event will be catered by Jane Taylor January 3rd. Processing begins Friday, January [email protected]. 905-727-4531. and will include a draw for a door prize. 9th. Programs being offered include: Books for **** **** **** Babies (6-13 months); Preschool Storytime (3-5 Scottish Country Dancing every Friday morning Family Christmas at Hillary House, will see the Aurora Council meets in the council chambers years); Time for Toddlers (14-23 months); Tales for at St. Andrews's Presbyterian Church beginning at house transformed into a winter wonderland, of the Town Hall at 7 p.m. Rogers Cable will tele- Two (24-35 months) and Caregiver and Child 10.30 a.m. No partners are needed and beginners adorned with traditional Christmas decorations, cast the meeting at noon the following day. Music programs (6 months-5 years). Visit are welcome. glowing fires in the fireplaces, mulled cider smell WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 www.library.aurora.on.ca or phone 905-727-9493 **** throughout and the sound of familiar carols. There Aurora Senior Citizens Annual Christmas for further information or pick up a program flyer at Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday will be crafts for the children, refreshments and Luncheon begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. at the Library. evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge Street. home-baked sweets, carols, storytelling and a spe- the centre, 5 Municipal Drive. Members will pay **** New members are welcome. For further informa- cial visit from a Victorian Santa. The event runs $22 while guests will be charged $27 admission. Grade 8 Only Book Club is here! In this club tion call 905-841-1352. from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for There will be a cash bar and the traditional turkey the Aurora Library will read fast-paced adventures, **** children. For more information, call 905-727-8991. dinner. fantasy, sport and contemporary novels. Pre-regis- Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 **** SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 ter at the Children and Young Adult Information meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at The Town of Aurora's Aquatics Division is host- The ballroom at Hillary House on Yonge Street Desk. Club is held Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. start- 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south of Wellington. ing a charity event at the Stronach Aurora will be the location for an evening of Christmas ing January 8, 2009, and it’s free. For more information call 905-830-9205. Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St. East, to music performed by recording pianist, Carol **** **** increase public awareness about being safe on the Gibson. Performance starts at 7.30 p.m. followed VOICE is a creative writing collective for teens Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first ice this winter. The group is inviting the public to by readings of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, holiday between the ages of 13 and 18. At the meetings, Thursday of each month at the Rising Sun Temple, attend and learn about ice safety by participating in sweets, tea, coffee and a traditional wassail bowl. held at the Aurora Public Library, teens learn vari- 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. educational and fun water-related safety activities. Tickets are $15 per person. For tickets call 905- ous creative writing techniques, give and receive **** The event will provide children and their families 727-8991 or email [email protected]. constructive feedback on their writing and meet Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third other like-minded young writers. Meetings are held Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 the last Thursday of the month, September through a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at noon. Call May, from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is not required. 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080 for more informa- **** tion. “Louder” is a semi-annual young adult maga- **** zine created through the creative effort of teens Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday and produced by the Aurora Public Library’s Young night at Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street, at Adult Services Department. Submissions of writ- 7.30 p.m. ing, poetry, art, graphic art and photography are **** accepted. E-mail submissions to Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the [email protected] or drop it off to Aurora Legion at 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. the Children and Young Adult Information Desk to **** the attention of Monika Machacek. Canadian Federation of University Women **** holds monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion with Step into the world of watercolour with artist a variety of speakers. Contact Beverley at 905- and teacher Alana Biasi. Both the beginner and 727-2151. advanced painter classes are held throughout the **** year, from January 22 to February 12, from 6.30 to The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice in 8 p.m. Fee is $30 per registrant for students, the West-McKenzie Hall of the Seniors’ Centre, Grades 5-11. Visit www.library.aurora.on.ca, or every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. under the phone the Library at 905-727-9493 for further infor- direction of Enid Maize. mation. **** **** Tots (age nine months to four years) bring your On Tuesdays, until June, the Navy League has caregivers for coffee or tea while you enjoy story a Cadet program for children 9 to 12 years from 7 and playtime every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. at to 9 p.m. Contact Cliff Davies at 905-727-2244 for Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway details. South. Call 905-841-8883 for further information. **** **** On Tuesdays, until June, a Sea Cadet program Meet at Martha's Table, at St. Andrew's for youths 13 to 18 from 7 to 9 p. m. Leave mes- Presbyterian Church, every Thursday from 11.30 sage at 905-895-3038. a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Hot soup, sandwiches, and **** dessert will be provided. Any funds raised go to Aurora Opera Company's Children's Chorus is local charities. a new treble voice choir dedicated to educating, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 nurturing and providing opportunities for children Tree Lighting ceremony takes place at the town to express their musical abilities. The chorus is hall and features an open house at the seniors’ open to boys and girls in Grades 1 through 12 and centre, as well as a puppet show in the council consists of two choirs: Angel Choristers, a training chambers featuring The Grinch That Stole choir for 6 and 7 year-olds and the Children Christmas. Event begins at 6.30 p.m. for two hours. Chorus, open to 8 to 17 year-olds. To audition, con- **** tact general director Sarah Kyle at The York Region District School Board will hold [email protected]. a public meeting regarding the Wells Street Public **** School Student Accommodation Review in the CHAT'S Community Home Assistance to Aurora High School Cafetorium at 7 p.m. Seniors is looking for volunteers to assist with the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 activities in its Adult Day Program. The positions The Music Department at Dr. G.W. Williams call for a commitment of a few hours a week at its Secondary School presents a night of music, with Aurora location. Various times are available. Call guests from Hartman Public School, beginning at 7 Christine at 905-713-3494. p.m. Included will be three concert bands, two jazz **** bands and a vocal ensemble. Tickets are $5 for Every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. it's Story adults; $3 for students and seniors and will be and Playtime at Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 available at the door. 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By DICK ILLINGWORTH Sign bylaws create many problems There are signs, signs and more signs, They litter the streets and countryside; Council keeps approving variances As the bylaw, businesses cannot abide. - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

Aurora's sign bylaw has created more problems for There was no pavement, no streetcar tracks and not a traffic light to be seen, but this was still Yonge council over the years than possibly any other bylaw with Street, now celebrating its 212th birthday and carrying the world-famous statement that it is the longest the possible exception of the procedural bylaw. street in the world. This photo looks north to downtown Aurora back in the days when George Lemon It's always been a problem. operated a hotel on the east side of the street. No matter what council members do, they are caught between the merchants who want the signs to advertise their business and citizens who complain about visual Letters to the Editor pollution. As far back as the 1960s the major issue was over- hanging signs, especially on Yonge Street, with the signs hanging over the sidewalk or the roadway. Affluent Aurora is very Then, in 1974, the major sign problem was signs with "chasing lights" where lights around a sign at different times give the impression the lights were chasing each other to attract attention. tough place to be poor Eye-catching, true, but they also distracted motorists. There were also problems with the proliferation of To the editor, immigrants (recent or more But I do ask them not to but there are few fresh veg- mobile and trailer signs with some placed on public prop- long term) whose valid qual- try any recipes they hear etables or fruits. We take erty so close to an intersection or exit from a shopping Many people in Aurora, ifications are not recognized from David. His speciality is packages of cheese and plaza they restricted the view of oncoming traffic in the Canada, the world, have in Canada; others' circum- knowing how to boil water. bacon that disappear really curb lane. been affected badly by the stances have changed It is interesting to see quickly, as do bananas or In addition, merchants placed "A" type signs on the historic downturn in the through the death of a part- high school students doing oranges etc., coffee (perked sidewalk in front of their place of business which created money markets but there ner or a marriage split up. their voluntary service there, or instant), fruit juice or a problem for pedestrians. are people I know who had Affluent Aurora is a diffi- too. canned fruit or meat, that Merchants argued the signs were necessary. few, if any, savings to lose; cult place to be poor. Sometimes the three- are often in short supply. In the early 1990s the Supreme Court of Canada took many who could never The Food Bank is open hour stint is tiring, bending Donations of food or money the sign and poster issue out of the hands of municipal afford a home of their own; every Saturday, in the base- and stretching to the can be delivered directly to councils by ruling that a City of Peterborough bylaw pro- others who had a job, or ment of the old Post Office shelves as we take people the Food Bank, Saturdays hibiting the placement of signs on public property violat- three and still could not building with the clock tower, round to choose their food, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the ed the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. make enough to live on. south of Wellington on the but I always feel exhilarated earlier the better Under the court's ruling it is possible for municipalities When choosing a pres- east side of Yonge Street, when I leave the Food Bank For more information, to regulate, but not prohibit. ent for a good friend you and has three large freezers because the work done call me at 727-8979. That resulted in council in November, 1993, directing most likely choose it with and two fridges. there has an immediate Give generously with staff members to review the current sign bylaw to ensure thought, imagination and Those who qualify can effect for the people in need. your heart and head - and it was valid in light of the court ruling. love. visit once a month only. Please think about a your imagination, the result But the complaints continued and in August, 2005, I want to tell you about a David and I volunteer donation, as if you were giv- of which may give you the staff members presented a 41-page report which provid- group who need just that there once a month, taking ing to a friend in difficult cir- best Christmas present you ed considerable background on types of signage and attention - the people who our grandson, Booker, now cumstances, or a child of get this year. pointed out the sign bylaw was enforced by two depart- visit the Food Bank. There 10, to help whenever his yours, or a parent. ments. will be people who have lost weekends coincide with our Most of the food available Dierdre Tomlinson The bylaw included both permanent signs and tempo- their jobs through no fault of shift, and we have talked there is packaged or canned Aurora rary signs with the permanent signs enforced by the their own who are dismayed (and laughed) with many of building department and the temporary signs by bylaw to have to use the Food the people who come there enforcement services. Bank; illness prevents oth- for help to get through the As a result of this split jurisdiction, staff recommended ers from working; others are month. that two draft bylaws be prepared, one for each section. “Aurora’s Independent After modifications had been made based on the com- Best candidate might be out Community Newspaper” ments received and a meeting with Chamber of Commerce members in April, 2007, the two bylaws were if the term-limit rule is in place Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. adopted with little comment or discussion. at 95 Edward Street, The division of the bylaw was an excellent idea but Open letter to Stephen decision until the next elec- Aurora, L4G 1W1 with the number of variances granted by council to the Somerville: tion. permanent sign bylaw, one wonders why council bothers In my view, it is incum- Publisher Emeritus to retain this bylaw. In reference to the ongo- bent on the community to Rosemary Schumaker It seems that whatever a box store wants, a box store ing discussion about your provide a forum for them to gets and the number of variances granted to Whitwell “Big Three,” the issues of a make their pitch and on the Developments is a good example of why the bylaw is ward system and regional press to provide thoughtful Editorial Production redundant. representation deserve and fair coverage. Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor [email protected] [email protected] But the enforcement of the temporary sign bylaw is a some serious analysis If a term-limit rule is in Dick Illingworth different matter as it appears that it is only enforced on a before making a reasoned place, those who vote could [email protected] Main Number complaint basis so that it is reactive rather than pro- statement. be prevented from electing 905-727-3300 Photography Classifieds active. My flippant response of the best candidate. David Falconer 905-727-7128 [email protected] As a result, sandwich signs continue to be placed on “Hazel McCallion” to the In the space between [email protected] issue of term limits obviously elections, some Ð as yourself the boulevard in front of a store or business effectively Advertising Facsimile Machine blocking the view of oncoming traffic in the curb lane for requires more explanation. Ð write columns to inform Bob Ince 905-727-2620 [email protected] motorists exiting a driveway or plaza. Editorials near every and initiate discussion. Editorial Department Diane Buchanan [email protected] Staff members advised that the enforcement of the November 11th remind us of Others communicate [email protected] temporary bylaw was being addressed in stages and the those who have died to pre- directly to the elected offi- beginning of the process involved public education and serve our right to vote for the cials about specific issues. Editorial policy awareness of the revisions to the bylaw to the business folks who govern on our Some volunteer on advi- Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are community. behalf. sory committees to help not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, although number will not be published, and be Graduated enforcement had already started, staffers Some people exercise implement the strategic limited to 600 words. Names may be withheld assuming a com- reported. their right to abstain. plans. pelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. It remains to be seen if council has achieved the bal- The rest of us, with vari- And, there are those who Advertising policy ance between the needs of the merchants and the visual ous knowledge levels of the write Letters to the Editor. pollution the public complains about, but it might be more candidates and the issues, Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that vote. Gordon Barnes do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be workable to rescind the permanent bylaw and endorse brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. the temporary bylaw. . We then live with the Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of December 2, 2008 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Thoughts on the Peaker By Stephen Somerville

No doubt most of you have heard or read about the saga sur- 1987. Included in this group was the largest wind farm in Ontario in that, but people will not really begin to conserve energy until the rounding the proposed peaking power plant to be built in Northern 2005 - a 99 MW facility on the shores of Lake Erie - which we true cost of production is reflected in the price to consumers. York Region. owned. Renewables are an important piece of the supply puzzle, but The Ontario Power Authority (OPA), the agency responsible for I am now engaged in both the development and financing of only a piece. Wind and solar, regardless of their size - either small ensuring an adequate and reliable supply of power in the province, wind and natural-gas fired generation plants in Ontario. The com- or large scale - cannot be guaranteed to supply the load (the wind wants to see a natural gas fired peaking (simple-cycle) generation pany that I am employed with is not a participant in the Northern doesn't always blow, the sun doesn't always shine). facility of approximately 350 MW in size placed in service by the York Region procurement. They can be welcome additions to the provincial grid, but are end of 2011. I also represent our company as member of the Board of the not necessarily suited to help with reliability. Renewables produce A Request For Qualifications (RFQ) was held and prospective Association of Power Producers Society of Ontario ("APPrO"), an energy, not capacity. proponents had to submit a completed form that outlined the devel- organization that represents 98 per cent of the generators in the Further, the wind speeds in York Region are not high enough to opment maturity of the project, as well as their financial worthiness. province. produce a competitive price of power versus other areas in this Five developers were deemed to be suitable participants to go As APPrO wrote in a prepared submission: "The reason for the province. to the next stage, with one dropping out during the summer due to peaking generation plant is that Northern York Region is growing In the same document APPrO stated that it is vital to under- community opposition to their particular project. beyond the level at which the existing infrastructure can meet the stand that: "Combined Heat and Power (or cogeneration) The developers were busy preparing their bid package for the standards for reliability. resources, regardless of their size, would already be running full RFP that was due earlier this month. As it turns out, although a site "If the main 230 kV transmission line is disrupted, the load at out (in order to be achieving their high thermal efficiency). They in Aurora was qualified during the RFQ phase, the Aurora location Armitage TS (in Newmarket), which is greater than 250 MW, can- would be unable to respond to additional demand on short notice. was not bid into the RFP. not be restored so as to comply with the Independent Electricity A 30 MW simple-cycle plant could only supply 30 MW. Not the The OPA is expected to award a power purchase contract by System Operators (IESO) reliability criteria." full load at Armitage TS to comply with the reliability criteria." the end of the year. "Restoration can only be achieved in the required time-frame by We need a healthy balance of conservation, renewables, trans- There has been a great deal of controversy regarding this RFP; either local peaking generation that can turn on and quickly ramp mission upgrades, nuclear and intermediate and peaking genera- with considerable opposition from most of the municipalities in this up to 350 MW, or a new 230 kV transmission line from Markham tion capacity in this province to both ensure our energy security region, as well as from various interest groups. to bring in the electricity from elsewhere in the province." and to protect our standard of living. They believe that simple-cycle generation is not the best way to The issue of Northern York Region's electricity supply has been Aurora may have dodged the bullet for now, but depending go based upon efficiency, operating cost and green house gas a matter of extensive debate, and the Northern York Region upon what project site is chosen, the issue of a larger transmission emissions concerns. Working Group collectively identified the construction of a peaking line through this town could rear its head faster than people think. I don't agree. plant as the preferred solution over enhanced transmission. I state my bias off the top. The firm that I used to be with What about more conservation and demand management? Stephen can be contacted at: financed more than $3 billion of renewable energy projects since Yes, these certainly have their place, and an important one at [email protected]

Inside Aurora Out of time By Scott Johnston

You know what’s the best present anyone can receive this But by the point the allotted time rolls around, you haven’t do your banking, and get your hair cut, and get the cleaning, time of year? quite started the dishes, which you’d hoped to get to before you and have the snow tires installed, and whatever else was on Time. went out. your “to do” list. Well, it is for me, anyway. So you finish them up, and then have to find the list you’d This, in turns, means you have to reschedule them to the fol- During the rest of the year, it’s hard enough to cope with the prepared of all the things you wanted to buy. Hmm…it was just lowing day. demands on our time: jobs, housework, family moments, get- on the hall table a minute ago. These rolled over tasks steadily accumulate through the ting the kids to hockey, picking up groceries, doctors and vet Having tracked it down Ð and how it ended up stuck to the month, so that by the time you get everything done for appointments, commuting, running errands, meals… fridge you’ll never know - you find you have to shovel the Christmas, it’s mid-January. There never seems to be a spare moment. windrow at the end of your driveway, so you can actually get to The reason this happens, of course, is because there’s just But this gets even worse during December. the mall. so much extra stuff to do this time of year. Somehow, this month seems to speed up watches, clocks, Then, on your way there, you run into road construction you Apart from shopping, there are kids’ Christmas concerts, calendars and anything else by which we chart our daily lives. hadn’t anticipated. And while waiting in traffic, you notice how and decorating, and cards, and social functions, and wrapping, The exception to this may be for kids. low you’re getting on gas. So you stop at the service station to and baking, and relatives, and…well, you get the idea. As Christmas gets closer, time seems to drag on forever. take care of that. And if you think you can beat the clock by starting your And we won’t discuss how excruciatingly long Christmas And of course, the person ahead of you at the cash is hav- preparations early, that again is something that sounds great in eve can be, if you’re anxiously awaiting Santa’s arrival down- ing an inordinate number of lottery tickets checked, before theory, but never really works in practice. stairs. debating which of the many scratch and wins they’ll choose. Try it next year, and you’ll see. I clearly remember a December 24th when I was around six Then, when you finally get to the mall, you have to circle it So you just have to face the fact that chronomological accel- years old where time completely stopped. several times, before you succeed in finding a parking space. eration is inevitable, and something that will be faced by every- But for us adults, December moves pretty fast. This spot will be about as far as you can get from the mall one this time of year. I think the scientific term for this is “chronomological accel- and still be considered in the same hemisphere, so by the time That may not help when you’re frantically starting to address eration”. Basically, it means that no matter how carefully you you step through the door, out of your carefully budgeted three- your Christmas cards on December 24th, but at least you know organize and prioritize your schedules, you can never get in all hour shopping window, you’re left with about eight minutes. you’re not alone. the things you’d planned. But, of course, you can’t get all your purchases done, and For example, say you set aside three hours for Christmas return home in eight minutes, so the extra time you need to Feel free to e-mail Scott at: shopping. Sounds like more than enough, doesn’t it? complete your shopping eats into the time you’ve set aside to [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of December 2, 2008 Letters to the Editor Bouquets & BRICKBATS By DICK ILLINGWORTH BOUQUETS to Haley Rose, for participating in her This citizen upset school's Remembrance Day activities and at age 8, wrote a Remembrance Day poem which reflected how she felt not only about her own military family, but for all Canadians who served their country in the with traffic calming cause of pease. Well done, Haley!

BRICKBATS to the Leisure Services Advisory Committee To the editor, whose upkeep the citizens of seems to be the spot most to lead a pressure group to and council for shooting down a proposal for Aurora have paid for many folks like to avoid. dun the Aurora taxpayers for an Arts and Musical Festival in Aurora, There seems to be a years. Some Yonge Street busi- the money to either/block off especially during a year that has been proclaimed as Art and group of citizens who have a What gall! nessmen seem to carry more or install chicanes and speed Cultural Year. totally unwarranted sense of Now it seems that the weight than the rest of us bumps on both Aurora entitlement and the moxie mayor and her council of wretches who have to wear Heights Drive or Orchard BOUQUETS to the Quebec government for banning (hutzpah) to pressure the sit- sheep are going to inflict down our molars while wast- Heights Blvd. advertising that sells cars as sporting goods and ting council of marshmallow upon the folks on Mark Street ing our time navigating safety Ms Morris and her gang - glorifies speed. An amendment to the Highway quality into spending well and add to the already exist- hazards or the cars parked in except for Alison Collins- Safety Bill will provide the provincial Auto Insurance over a million dollars on so- ing safety hazards with speed front of the stores between Marakas and Evelyn Buck - Board with the mandate to develop guidelines to ban ads called traffic calming devices bumps. Wellington and Mosley will certainly not be returned that depict heedless, careless or dangerous behaviour and in the south part of the north I know people living on Streets. to office by the residents in gestures. Other provinces should copy! east quadrant of Aurora. Mark Street who have always I feel sure that fellow my area. Pressure groups seem to been against the chicanes dwellers in the northwest BRICKBATS to Toronto City Council for spending reign uncontested, it seems, installed a while ago. quadrant have thought of Margaret Hawkins $800,000 to produce a 24-page, full colour according to the weekly let- I live in the northwest appointing a clever point man Aurora newsletter called Our Toronto as a means of ters received by this paper. quadrant close to Orchard keeping residents in touch with their government. While the This decision on the part Heights Blvd. upon which intent may be worthwhile, the size and cost of the publica- of our council is a running speeders regularly go 20km tion, when money is tight, is wasteful. Municipalities should- sore to many citizens over the speed limit between n't have to brag about what they do! dwelling in the other quad- Bathurst and Yongs Streets. rants of town. Moreover, they sail BOUQUETS to the Toronto Public Health Department for On Heathwood Heights, through the stop sign at Hill recommending that council approve a new right-to- for example, in the area occu- Drive and Orchard Heights. • Aurora’s First Choice For Driver Training know bylaw which would require all businesses and pied by $1,000,000+ homes, Then they proceed to go facilities that use any of 25 hazardous substances the occupants were quite sat- through the remaining two 905-713-3733 to report the amounts publicly. Aurora firefighters could have isfied with the regular speed stop signs without a care. • MTO Licenced & Approved Course Provider used a similar bylaw in December 1992 when a chemical bumps to slow down traffic. Why is council not con- ON-GOING MONTHLY CLASSES plant was gutted by fire on Industrial Parkway. But this is not good cerned with this situation? enough for the denizens of Never, in the 37 years of www.ontarionewdrivers.ca BRICKBATS to Justice R.T.Weseloh in Guelph who ruled Catherine Street or the south Aurora citizenship have I a man accused of possession of a concealed section of Spruce Street. seen any serious attempt to weapon, taking a vehicle without permission, These people have, in fix the congestion around For All Your Mortgage Needs effect, privatized streets for Yonge and Wellington which theft and breaching court orders was barred from possess- •Residential and Commercial Made Easy • Debt consolidation and Business for Self ing knives even while eating for two years. How silly can you get? Ed Schlotter, Mortgage Consultant Yonge closed too early Serving Aurora BOUQUETS to Toronto City Police for the success of their 905.727.0112 Pistols for Pixels gun amnesty campaign as just two for parade, reader says www.mortgageintelligence.ca/edschlotter weeks into the campaign 359 firearms and more © 2007, Mortgage Intelligence Inc., all rights reserved. ® Registered trademark of Mortgage Intelligence Inc. closed to northbound traf- than 10,000 rounds of ammunition had been surren- To the editor, fic at 5.15. dered to police in exchange for a digital camera. It's a pro- On Saturday, I feel that this closure gram worth copying by other police departments. FSCO # M 08001523 November 22, the Santa was too early inconve- Claus Parade was getting niencing all who lived in BRICKBATS to the federal government for letting red started for a 6 p.m. start. the south end of Aurora. tape hold up about $3 billion in infrastructure I had finished work in This meant that those money. The Federation of Canadian Newmarket and knowing who lived in the south end Chorus Conductor and Accompanist Municipalities claim there are hundreds of projects eligible that Yonge Street in of Aurora had to proceed (Positions Available Immediately) for existing funding, which could be used to create thou- Aurora would be closed to south to Bloomington sands of jobs and help immunize Canada's economy against traffic starting early so Road and then west to recession. Why the hold-up? that they could proceed on Bathurst Street and then time. north into their area of BOUQUETS to CTV's investigative TV program W-5 Having been in the south end Aurora. which turns its spotlight on wrongdoings by govern- parade for many years I It would be nice that in ment, business and society and is now in its 43rd understand how difficult it the future this area could year. is to set up and prepare stay open until the parade for this event. got to at least Golf Links BRICKBATS to the National Parole Board for granting Knowing that Yonge Drive, knowing that the day parole to a Calgary child killer and rapist Street would be closed in parade takes approxi- for six months to be served in a halfway house the main part of town I mately one hour to com- in Regina, after his 1981 conviction of killing a five-year old drove to Vandorf Road and plete the route. boy and the rape of at least three women. He was sentenced proceeded west to Yonge I hope to hear back to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years but now Street hoping to go north from the Mayor and he gets to walk. to Henderson Drive and in Council on this matter. The York Regional Police Male Chorus is seeking to Patrick Drive area. BOUQUETS to the Groombridge family of King Township two enthusiastic individuals to join the Chorus as When I got to Yonge Art Bellar for donating two 50-acre parcels of land to the Oak Conductor and Accompanist beginning in Street I found that it was Aurora Ridges Moraine Land Trust to protect the parcels January 2009. The successful applicants will be from development. responsible for music leadership to our Chorus.

BRICKBATS to the banks, the government or whoever is You will be required to attend weekly rehearsals on responsible for setting and/or approving credit ONUMENTS BY Monday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the York Region card interest rates as T-D Visa has announced M Administrative Building in Newmarket it was increasing its rate to 24.75 per cent for clients who and an average of two performances a month, missed the minimum payment. HOMPSONS TA New Approach to Memorial Design. No rehearsals or performances are scheduled during July and August of each year. If you are interested Car + Home = * Granite markers and monuments in learning more about these positions BIG SAVINGS * Cemetery lettering and restoration * Bronze markers and vases please call Chorus Supervisor * Serving all cemeteries and nationali- Lowell McClenny at (905) 727-9676 ties or email [email protected] * Portrait Etchings Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR, STATE FARM IS THERE: Providing Insurance and Financial Services 905-727-8400 905-727-5421 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 530 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora L4G 6W8 Peter Virtanen (Just south of the soccer fields) CLU. Agent, Aurora Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of PO58005CN State Farm ¥ Home Offices Aurora, Ontario ¥ Statefarm.caª Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. THE AURORAN, Week of December 2, 2008 - 7 Letters to the Editor “Traffic calming” ideas don’t work: reader

To the editor, get around town. streets in the past year. or to slow it down. I am getting extremely frus- I don't remember the ration- Look, here’s the thing. I don't live on Mark Street or trated with the so-called "traffic ale behind their implementation They don’t work. DAMIR VRANCIC Walton Drive but like many calming" measures that have but there can only be two pos- If you want cars to slow Aurorans, I use these roads to been employed on these sible reasons, to restrict traffic down, either have more LAW OFFICE enforcement of the speed limits BUSINESS LAW, or, as a last resort, use speed REAL ESTATE, Physicians need to visit humps as they have on Centre WILLS & ESTATES Street. The existing system is use- 905-841-6411 seniors at their homes less. If there are no other cars Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 To the editor, tance such as he provides, their homes must include approaching, who amongst us for those seniors who would physician home visits for doesn't just drive straight Quality and appropriate experience difficulty access- those who require such through the middle of the chi- in-home services are essen- ing medical care outside assistance. canes? Admit it. I’ve seen you tial and necessary for large their homes. Not only is it crucial to do it! numbers of seniors, but inte- The enormous savings to their overall well-being but it If the reason for their exis- gral to their well-being is the the medical system alone is could very likely prevent the tence is to restrict traffic on need for home visits by pri- more than obvious when unnecessary institutionaliza- these streets, then forget about mary care physicians. seniors are not required to tion of countless numbers of it. Dr. Mark Nowaczynski go to hospital emergency seniors who could be forced Without Mark Street and has been a leader in promot- departments for treatment out of their homes because Walton Drive, there is only one ing the need for physician and procedures which could the system failed to follow other way to go east. home visits for seniors for be managed in their homes. this extraordinary and Surely the great and benev- many years. Decisions made by gov- exceptional physician's lead. olent powers that be didn’t Seniors and their families ernment to provide home intend every car to cram into the understand the great need care support to seniors to Ellen Watson already crowded intersection at for front-line medical assis- enable them to remain in Aurora Yonge and Wellington, did they? The more I read about further plans for traffic calming He wants to start retirement measures, the angrier I get. Why are we wasting more money on this? investing self-help group Obviously I am no longer calm but I suspect I’m not the To the editor, our equity from sudden down Maybe if there are enough only one who is tired of this. turns. of us we can convince the In fact, I am so sick of these Is there anyone in Aurora All we hear is buy value and Private Client Advisers of this nonsensical road obstructions interested in starting up a self- hold on. world to change the way they that I am willing to help in their help group for retirement I feel it is time we take a manage our savings. removal. If the council finally investing? closer look at what motivates Retirement has to be more sees their way clear to get rid of Over the last few months I the investment advisor. than just a dream. them, I will gladly help others to have lost complete respect for From what I have seen over Let’s find a way to guaran- get jackhammers, bring pick the people who call them- the last few months preserva- tee its reality. axes, shovels and wheelbar- selves investment profession- tion of our equity is not on the rows to destroy these ludicrous als. top of most advisers’ lists. Gary Jolivet symbols of poor judgement. There seems to be no one I would like to hear from [email protected] Now, that would be very who has a strategy to protect others who feel the way I do. Aurora calming indeed.

T. Woodger Printing letter unnecessary Aurora To the editor, unnecessary. out of your own eye, and then It made me very disappoint- you will see clearly to remove I love reading The Auroran. ed in the editor of the paper and the speck from your brother's It's a great little paper that keeps very saddened by the hate- eye." me up to date on the happen- filled attitude of the letter writer. John 8: 7 "Let him who is ings in Aurora. Whatever happened to without sin cast the first stone." However, I was horrified to "they will know we are I'd hate to be in morally read the letter to the editor in the Christians by our love"? good and decent R. Gee's Nov 25th edition from R. Gee. Matthew 7:1-5 "Do not shoes come judgement day I know there's such a thing judge, or you too will be judged. and be judged as he/she is as free speech but to print For in the same way you judge condemning others. that letter was completely others, you will be judged, and "The acts of the sinful nature with the measure you use, it will are obvious...but the fruit of the be measured to you. Why do Spirit is love." (Galatians 5:19- Opinion was you look at the speck of saw- 23) dust in your brother's eye and May the love of God be with a hate letter pay no attention to the plank in you all, especially this To the editor, your own eye? How can you Christmas season when we say to your brother, 'Let me take celebrate God's greatest gift of Re:"God Bless George the speck out of your eye,' love to mankind. Bush", letter by R. Gee, The when all the time there is a Auroran, Nov 25, 2008. plank in your own eye? You Gwen deWilde hypocrite, first take the plank Aurora I am appalled by R. Gee's letter of Nov 25th. While this person has every right to support George Bush, R. Gee does not & Home Decor have the right to pen hate letters. Equating homosexuals with 15% OFF rapists and murderers is our special price with this ad. Expires December 31, 2008 absolutely disgusting. Lighting Gallery. Oak Ridges I can't believe this newspaper Lights would allow a letter with the word "Perv " as a descriptor of a seg- ment of society to be published. with Style! Would The Auroran allow any other person to be described in such a manner? Whether you are for or against anyone, no one has the Bloomington Side Rd. In-Home right to be so derogatory and Consultation N Yonge St.

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SPORTS Page 10 Week of December 2, 2008 auroran.com 905-727-3300 Aurora Tigers, sweaters back, win three tilts Maybe it was because they through the third, setting up a got their sweaters back. potential overtime/shootout Whatever the reason, the situation. Aurora Tigers put together The Tigers continued to three straight victories last press, but couldn't find the week - two cakewalks and a mark. cliffhanger - to move back into a It looked like overtime was second-place tie in the Phillips inevitable, however, with less Division of the Provincial Junior than a minute to go, Jeff AHockey League. Vanderlugt muscled his way The turnaround started with out of the Beehive corner, the return of their road uniforms shovelled the puck to last Monday, thanks to a good VanNatter who quickly fed an samaritan who found them on open Bodley for the goal and the side of the road and the win. brought them to the Aurora On Sunday afternoon the Community Centre. Tigers hosted the much With the driver unaware, the improved Orangeville sweaters fell off a truck as the Crushers, coached by NHL team made its way to Hall of Famer Dale Georgetown, and the team was Hawerchuk. forced to use a set of sweaters Orangeville is one of few Action was fast and furious Friday night as the provided by the opposition. teams to have beaten Aurora Aurora Tigers hosted the Dixie Beehives at the However, Aurora’s black this season. Aurora Community Community Centre.With 16 uniforms were put to good use The Tiger offence got off to seconds remaining in regulation time Aurora Thursday evening in Brampton. a sluggish start, but once it got pulled out a 5-4 victory. "It was good to be back in going, Monardo's five-point Auroran photo by Steve Mitchell our own uniforms," said Aurora effort paced Aurora to a 10-5 Threadding Tigers assistant coach John win before 200 fans at the echoed throughout the entire Aurora faces a huge test Duncan. Community Centre. arena, Kimmel informed his this weekend with three divi- Goaltender Brendan Orangeville's Dan Minor coach that he did not agree sional matchups in three days Sullivan stopped all 27 shots gave the Crushers their only with the decision. as they try to reclaim top spot in thrown at him as Aurora lead of the hockey game at At first, the change the hotly contested Phillips www.jennynailsspa.ca blanked the hometown 4.03 of the first period. appeared to be a spark, as Division. Capitals by a score of 5-0. Monardo tied the score at Orangeville scored 12 On Friday night they host Nick Vangog scored twice 17:05 and David Morley's seconds later to make the the Huntsville-Muskoka Otters on the powerplay while captain marker with four seconds score 4-2. at 7.30 p.m. followed by a Dominic Monardo also netted a remaining gave the Tigers a The Crushers scored rematch with the Crushers on Flowers pair. 2-1 lead at intermission. another with 9.58 to go in Saturday night in Orangeville. Jeff Vanderlugt's first period The two teams combined the second period, cutting On Sunday afternoon in by Terry marker was the game winner. for three goals in 48 seconds Aurora's lead to a single goal. Rama, Aurora battles the first It wasn’t quite that easy early in the second period with But that was as close as place Couchiching Terriers 14799 Yonge St. Aurora when the Tigers returned to Aurora's Todd Hellyer and Jeff they would get for the rest of coached by Aurora’s Greg Telephone: 905-726-1549 home ground Friday night. Vanderlugt and Orangeville's the game. Hotham. email: [email protected] Mike Bodley potted the Dylan Hutton scoring. Following an endless Game time is 2 p.m. www.flowersbyterry.com game winner with only 16 sec- Minor's second of the parade of Crushers to the "We've got a heavy sched- onds left in regulation time as game brought the Crushers penalty box, an exasperated ule coming up," said Duncan. If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? the Tigers edged the visiting back to within one at 10.02 Coach Hawerchuk got the "This was a good test. We Dixie Beehives 5-4. but that's as close as they boot late in the game for abuse need that coming into Most of us would love to play Coach Craig Evans rolled would get as Aurora struck for of the officials. Christmas break." his lines most of the night and three more to make the score The coach was tossed at was rewarded with two goals 7-3 after 40 minutes of play. 15.49 after he protested a like from the line of Erlich The Tiger onslaught con- penalty call by making a hand Discount GOLF Doerksen, Jacob Mooney and tinued in the third as Monardo gesture and shouting at one of Phil Bushbacher as well as two and Morley upped the lead to the referees, "your head is this RATES TIGER WOODS from the line of Bodley, Jeff 9-3. (expletive) big". without discount but most of us never train like him. Vanderlugt and Lucas Orangeville's Daniel Tiger goaltender Brendan VanNatter. 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Kyle Rice picked up tean that has been tussling Rhys Perry took the puck the puck on the side boards with the Tigers for standings from the Tigers’ blue line and and worked it down low to positions needed for playof f carried it up the ice getting a Alexander Simardone. seedings all season long. great shot on net then gather- Simardone took a shot and While the Tigers came out fir- ing his own rebound, flipped the rebound got to Colin ing an all cylinders and con- the puck over the Stars net McGoldrick. trolled the play early with a minder for the first Aurora McGoldrick buried the bis- decided goal. cuit in the basket for the Tigers The annual Aurora Optimist book sale was another huge success this year as advantage in shots, neither After that the Tigers contin- second goal. hundreds of bargain hunters crammed into the Aurora Library last weekend team could find the back of the ued to move forward and a Unfortunately, it was too lit- for the event. Auroran photo by David Falconer net. great effort by Lucas Dane tle too late as the Tigers could- Robby Graham, Josh started the ball n’t rebound for the victory. Schmitt and Lucas Dane all provided strong defensive play FAMILY LAW LAWYER Magna to close local plants and Eric McGhie, Kyle Rice and Stuart Gable won the Patrick M. Gaffney From page 1 “I’m calling on the ate action on two fronts: first, majority of the face-offs. Practicing all aspects of Family Law to new job and accessing re- Premier today to commit his to ensure that the resources The Colts took advantage resolve parenting, support, and property government to take immedi- of the provincial government issues arising from separating families. training programs. of a slight miscue by the Tigers A practitioner of Collaborative Family are made available to our and pot a mid-period goal to Law Ð a client controlled, lawyer assisted, communities to assist with take the lead. out-of-court process focussing on achieving practical issues, such as It was all they needed. mutually acceptable solutions. Monday Night retraining and job place- Mark Carpenter and Tyler ¥ 1/2 hour free consultation ments for those affected, Thomas provided an out- ¥ accepts Legal Aid and, second, that the govern- standing effort in the Tiger net #201 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket keeping the puck out and giv- PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0023 ment act immediately to e-mail: [email protected] Hockey results implement a job preservation ing their team-mates every plan that will facilitate the opportunity to stay in the game but the evening belonged to ✁ TEAM STANDINGS operational survival of the Auto Industry in Ontario. the Colts as they took a 1-0 A&F Hair Elete “This is not just about sav- victory home to Barrie. On Saturday, Aurora fell to TEAM W L T GF GA PTS. ing a corporate entity, it is Barbershop & Hair Styling ✁ Richmond Hill 5-2. about preserving jobs, fami- Tigers got goals from Rhys Men’s Haircut, Wash and Style Highland Chev-Cad 7 2 1 43 22 15 lies and communities.” Perry and Colin McGoldrick. FPL Aggregates 7 3 0 45 35 14 The mayors of Aurora and With this ad. Oﬀer expires Fri. Dec. 19/08 The Tigers started the Only $18 Ton & Jerry’s 6 3 1 46 34 13 Newmarket greeted the Baldwin’s 5 4 1 42 38 11 game with a lot of jump defen- announcement with a mix- Women’s Haircut Masterclean Contracting 4 5 0 32 40 8 sively holding the Stars to few Priestly Demolition 3 6 1 35 40 7 ture of concern for the work- shots while controlling the play $24 with wash $28 ers facing unemployment Law Insurance Brokers 3 7 0 27 45 6 in their end. 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In November, 1994, the Public Works Department developed a Ron Wallace, then a candidate for Aurora trustee, suggested The additional cost for paving the path was estimated at $3,500 plan to deal with the snow and ice. club officials ask for an audience with the Board to discuss the per kilometre which was approved. It prepared the Winter Maintenance Operating Instructions problem. A second suggestion was to contact the Separate Many new sections of regional roads have been reconstructed dealing with the who, what, where, when, why and how of winter School Board to find out if they had an available gym. since then but where are the bicycle lanes and the cyclists? maintenance. It was pointed out that unless the problem was settled, there At that time, street salting, sanding and plowing were carried was no possibility of indoor soccer being allowed in the gyms of THE NATIONAL DEBT out by town staff with town equipment while sidewalk salting, sand- Aurora schools not only in 1985 but in future years. ing and plowing were handled by a contractor with his own equip- They claimed that sports discrimination was bad but when a In this period of economic turbulence most governments are ment. youth organization is being discriminated against it makes it that predicting a deficit although most politicians promised no more The previous year the town used approximately 1,900 tons of much worse and the support of the public was requested. deficits. salt, 2,200 tons of sand and in 1994 it was planned to use one part However, little has been said about the national debt. salt with 20 parts of sand instead of the one in 10 mixture of pre- MEAT INSPECTION OPERATIONS In October, 1999, it was reported that Canadian taxpayers had vious years for a saving of about $4,000 while still maintaining safe paid $621 billion in interest to service the accumulated national road conditions. The inspection of meat products is a current hot issue after the debt over the past two decades. recall of several products by Maple Leaf Foods. Back in February, It was expected the total amount paid in interest would keep RESIDENTS OBJECT TO ROAD WIDENING 1968, an Aurora resident headed up the meat inspection opera- increasing at an estimated annual rate of $40 billion unless the fed- tions. eral government decided to pay down the $576 billion national debt In June, 1972, Aurora Council received letters of complaint Dr. Eugene Costello joined the headquarters staff of the more aggressively. from residents of Catherine Avenue objecting to the reconstruction Canada Department of Agriculture's Meat Inspection Division as Then Finance Minister Paul Martin was using the contingency of the small street and argued the 28-foot pavement would be Supervisor of Meat Operations. He had served with the Meat funds in the budget to pay down the debt and had paid $3.6 billion degrading to the properties rather than a local improvement. Inspection Division since 1951 in various locations. in 1997-98 and $2.9 billion in 1998-99. The residents claimed snow plowing would create a problem, The Costello family moved to Aurora in 1963 and Dr. Costello But at that rate it would take Canada almost two centuries to trees would be destroyed and the new road would provide a was active in community and sports affairs of the town but with his wipe out the national debt that had accumulated by successive throughway for traffic wishing to avoid the Yonge-Wellington inter- new post the family moved to Ottawa. governments in 22 years. section. In his new post, he was responsible for maintaining uniformity What is the national debt today and why aren't Canadian tax- Councillor Walt Davis was also opposed to the 28-foot road of inspection procedures across Canada and was required to payers kept better informed about how much they owe? width and suggested the paved portion be 24 feet wide the same investigate plant conditions and meat inspection procedures in as had been allowed in a proposed condominium project. registered establishments operating under the Canada Meat It was pointed out that Catherine was a public roadway while Inspection Act. BOWLING LEAGUES the condominium roadway was private and as tenders had These included slaughtering and processing plants, dry and Youth 10 pin league (9–18 years) already been let for the reconstruction, it proceeded as tendered. cold storage, rendering plants and meat inspection facilities at point of entry. & Children 5 pin League (5–12 years) LACK OF FACILITIES FOR INDOOR SOCCER WHERE ARE ALL THE CYCLISTS? Saturday Mornings 9 am It wasn't 2008 when the complaint was heard but in October, First Week free–with this coupon 1985, when the Aurora Youth Soccer Club pointed out that unless In October, 1991, it was the practice of York Region when Gateway Lanes 210 Edward Street Aurora they received support from the taxpayers of Aurora indoor soccer paving a newly constructed road section to pave the first half- 905-727-2900/www.gatewaylanes.ca would be finished in Aurora. metre of the gravel shoulder as a means of reducing maintenance Adult leagues available week nights Soccer officials claimed they were treated as second class cit- of the shoulders.

AURORA MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Results to Sunday, November 30

Team 807 BMO 3 - Andrew Cosentino 2G, Scott A Tigers 2 - Carson Venneri 1G, Michael Thibeault 1 G, House League Tonello 1G, Lucas Cristillo 1A, Logan Weber 1A. Team Fin Reeves 1A. 805 CAA South Central Ontario 1 - Robert Anderson Bradford Novice A Bulldogs 7.Aurora Novice A Minor Peewee 1G. Tigers 1 - Anthony Magnante 1G, Kyle Morning 1A, Team 403 8 - Bryn Burbank 3G, Ryan Ouwroules 2G, Michael Fodero 1A. Christopher Sutherland 2G 1A, David Leeper 1G, Team 803 2 - Cameron Annear 1G, Razvan Vela 1G, Christopher Broughton 1A, Grant Kavanagh 1A, Lockhart Chris Follett 1A, Nick Zebrowski 1A. Team 802 1 - Chris Aurora Tigers Atom AE 6 - Jeffrey McKay 2G, McMann 1A. Rogers Team 401 3 - Parker Jackson 1G 1A, Morin 1G, Kenton Gamble 1A. Spencer White 2G, Zachary Fletcher 1G, Tristan Kuchar Dennis Semenovych 1G, Joseph Hodgson 1G, Cameron 1G Tristan Kuchar 2A, Thomas Sauer 1A, Connor Downs Screech 1A, Matthew Hall 1A, Alexander MacKinnon 1A. Team 801 Pharmasave 2 - Jon Alcock 1G, David Scott 1A, Connor Gonsalves 1A, Cooper Hewgill 1A, Adam 1G, Keegan Weatherhead 1A. Team 804 Pizza Pizza 2 - Caicco 1A. Orillia Terriers Atom AE 0. Branden Bortolin 1G, Philipp Mueller 1G, Christian Davies Team 403 Orange: Ruff'n Ready 9 - Bryn Burbank 4G, 1A, Colin Sandquist 1A, Alex Dunn 1A. Markham Minor Bantam AE 3. Aurora Tigers Minor Ryan Ouroules 3G, Christopher Sutherland 2G 1 A,Chris Bantam AE 1 - Trevor George 1G, Jono McConnell 1A. Broughton 1A, Grant Kavanagh 1A, Lochart McMann 1A. Midget Team 401 Gold 3 - Denis Semenovych 1G, Parker Aurora Tigers Minor Bantam AE 5 - Connor Moody Jackson 1G 1A, Joseph Hodgson 1G, Cameron Screech Team 902 4 Josh Bentolila 2G, Colin Munn 1G, Charlie 1G, Bailey Miller 1G, Trevor George 1G 1A, Sam 1A, Alenxander Mackinnon 1A, Matthew Hall 1A. Teel 1G 2A, Mike Shoesmith 3A. Team 910 1 - Peter Durst Steenhorst 1G, Paul Louis Steiner 1G, Kyle Zacharuk 2A, 1G, Dylan Calvert 1A, Mike DelPlavignano 1A. Jimmy Brookes 2A, Jono McConnell 1A, Zach Ferry 1A, Team 402 3 - Jacob Hagias 1G, Zak Keller 1G, Massimo Longhin 1A, Shutout Andrew Stobbe. TNT Minor Matthew Neice 1G, Michael McKerracher 1A, Ryan Batten Team 908 5 - Aaron Lempinen 2G, Derek Sweeting 1G Bantam AE 0. 1A, Connor Kemp 1A. Team 404 1 - Nick Armour 1G. 2A, Paul Duggan 1G, Ryan Van Winkle 1G, Kyle MacCallum 1A, Tom Gibson 1A, Tyler Clements 2A, James Barrie Minor Bantam AE 5. Aurora Tigers Minor Minor Midget Chappell 2A. Team 904 4 - Chris O'Hara 1G, Matthew Bantam AE 3 - Paul Louis Steiner 1G 1A, Trevor George Joynt 1G, Eric Seracini 1G, Greg Gianopolous 1G, Geoff 1G, Massimo Longhin 1G, Kyle Zacharuk 2A, Zach Ferry Team 805 CAA South Central Ontario 5 - Alex Gianopolous 1A, Anthony Mesillo 2A, Michael Moody 1A. 1A. Thompson 1G 2A, Paul Andrews 1G, Ryan Laird 1G, Stephen Newby 1G, Justin Dickerman 2A, Daniel Fusco Team 901 2 - Chris Porter 2G, Frank Walker 2A, Eric Aurora Tigers Midget AE 3 - Jake Boyle 1G 1A, Justin 1A, Clayton Arnold 3A. Team 802 1 - Liam Martin 1G, Deroos 1A. Team 903 0. Killens 1G, Mattheus Vloet 1G, Andrew McKay 1A. Michael Reilly 1A. Brampton Snipers 3. Team 907 5 - Conner Sheridan 1G, Chris Tillsley 2G Team 801 Pharmasave 3 - Brett Richardson 1G, 1A, Derek Smith 1G, Nick Gundert 1G 1A, Keegan Aurora Tigers Midget AE 5 - Chris Blumreisinger 2G, Brandon Connolly 1G, Michael Woods 1G 1A, Keegan OLeary 1A, Evan Campbell 2A, Michael Coggin 1A, Ryan Taylor Bryce 1G, Stephen Di Nallo 1G, Andrew McKay 1G, Weatherhead 1A. Team 806 A.D.C. Aluminum 2 - Mario Jones 1A, Jordan Nolan 1A. Team 906 2 - Michael French Justin Killens 2A, Alex Heintzman 1A, Jake Bolye 1A, Rotundo 1G, Mark Tanel 1G 1A, Wesley Seminara 1A, 1G 1A, Dillon Cappell 1G, Evan Jones 2A. Mattheus Vloet 1A. Goulding Park 3. Jonathan Boehmer 1A. Rep Games Aurora Tigers Midget AE 5 - Stephen Di Nallo 2G 1A, Team 804 Pizza Pizza 5 - Paul Tuck 1G, Christian Andrew McKay 1G 1A, Shea McGlone 1G 1A, Alex Davies 1G, Taran McGowan 1G 1A, Kyle Ozols 1G, Adrian Beeton Novice A Stingers 6. Aurora Novice A Tigers Heintzman 1G, Justin Killens 3A, Patrick Che 2A, Chris Bulfon 1G, Jordan Gerace 1A, Branden Bortolin 1A, 2 - Nicholas Rountes 1G, Andrew Jorgensen 1G, Anthony Blumreisinger 1A. Oakville Black Bolts 3. Braydon Dunn 1A, Kyle Rojas 1A, Jarrett Lennie 1A. Team Magnante 1A. 803 2 - James Phillips 1G, Chris Follett 1G, Razvan Brampton Battalion 2. Aurora Tigers Midget AE 1 - Vela 1A. East Gwillimbury Novice A Eagles 5. Aurora Novice Stephen Di Nallo 1G, Justin Killens 1A. THE AURORAN, Week of December 2, 2008 - 13 You could carry Olympic Torch Aurora lies on the road of the torch run, Friday, to the 2010 Winter December 18th, 2009, Olympic Games. when the torch makes its The route that the way along Yonge Street. Olympic Torch Run will A number of Aurorans take through Canada was will have the opportunity announced last week, to carry the torch through and Aurora is included. town. The 45,000-kilometre Since each participant relay will start in Victoria, will travel a maximum of B.C on October 30, 2009, 300 metres, this means and 106 days later, on that 21 or so people will February 12, 2010, it will be able to take part wrap up in Vancouver. between Bloomington Along the way, it will Road and just north of travel through all of the St. John's Sideroad. provinces and territories If you are interested in in Canada, and pass applying to be a torch- through 1,000 communi- bearer, additional infor- ties. mation and applications This will make it the can be obtained longest domestic torch at www.icoke.ca or run in Olympic history. www.rbc.com/carry- It is anticipated that it thetorch. will cover 1,000 kilome- For those who aren't tres by water, 18,000 among one of the lucky kilometres by air, and few to carry the flame, 26,000 kilometres by there will no doubt be land. other ways to participate, Of those 26,000 kilo- as Aurora is already meters, approximately establishing a committee 6.5 of them will be to help plan for this through Aurora. event. Author Heather Anne Lambert reads from her story,The Blue Fan, during the launch of Aurora Storyalis This will be on day 50 Stay tuned. II last week at the Aurora Public Library. Hers is one of several stories in the book written by members of the Aurora Writer’s Group. The book is currently on sale at R & R Revisited, 95 Edward Street at the corner of Harrison. Aurora Writers Group launches Storyalis II Last week, the Aurora Newmarket Member of their work to the audience of Samuel Johnson. Writers Group (AWG) Parliament, Lois Brown was 40 people. Sales of Storyalis during launched their second on hand for the event as Readings included short the following reception were Call me if you need anthology, Aurora Storyalis was Aurora Councillor, stories and poetry. brisk. solutions for your investment II, at the Aurora Public Stephen Granger. The book also includes The book was supported Library with the help of a Nine of the 12 authors short non-fiction pieces financially by the Town of and retirement portfolio in 2009! couple of politicians. contributing to Aurora such as Tom Davey's muse, Aurora Arts and Culture Newly-elected Aurora- Storyalis II read portions of The Wit and Wisdom of Fund. Mutual Funds, Bonds Aurora Storyalis II is avail- Stocks on all leading exchanges able for sale at R & R Stephen Forsey CIM FCSI Belinda Stronach invests Revisited, 95 Edward Street, Investment Advisor and sells for $13.50 per JONES, GABLE & COMPANY copy. LIMITED (Member CIPF) 905-726-9343 in the music field business All aspiring writers are www.jonesgable.com welcome to join the Aurora Always willing to try will develop a strong iden- name. 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The Santa Claus ing including hat, muffs But, we will recover with Christmas for many people home Gold, Silver and songs elevated this Parade was a fantastic and riding crop portraying time, we have always young and old, but it is still Bronze medals. Birthday Luncheon to success with a huge num- Mrs.Hillary, who lent fami- recovered and we will a time when we come Charles offers congratu- being among the finest to ber of spectators including ly authenticity to the sleigh recover again from this dis- together as family and lations to the following date. a multitude of children who as she is the great, great, aster and while recovery friends and the good times medal winners: I am informed as I write were thrilled to see this grand daughter of Dr. may vary, we will continue break out all over again. Duplicate Bridge: this piece that the Aurora elaborate and colourful Hillary, the former owner of and we will prosper. Presents may not be so Gold:Nan McLean, Harold Town Council has formally procession before their the sleigh. The sun always rises numerous or expensive as McLean; Silver: Lucille endorsed the windrow pro- eyes. Also on the float were and what a powerfully in more prosperous years Sequeira, Audrey gram and The Town of The Aurora Seniors Donna Chianelli, Grace inspiring thought that is, but, we will give and Robertson; Bronze: Gloria Aurora's Parks Department Association (ASA) was bril- Rock and Judy Buchanan, and although we may well receive with as much Smith, Rose White, Carole has commenced the liantly represented by the and the two gentlemen be poorer, this storm will enthusiasm as if they were, Bell, Isobel Garrett. administrative work to get Winter Wonderland theme walking alongside the float pass and life will go on. and maybe more. Pickle Ball Women: it started. float, prepared by a com- were Heinz Munsch and All seniors who remem- Some relief may be Gold:Joanne Keates; The program is for sen- mittee chaired by Judy Doug Jarvie. ber the monstrosity that offered by Patrice Graham- Silver:Aghdas Akhavan. iors and physically chal- Buchanan on equipment Ron Coe was the ASA was World War II, and even Brown and Thuy Lam who Pickle Ball Men: Gold: lenged residents.A snow graciously loaned by member who negotiated before that to the depres- will offer a seminar on the James Alberga;Bronze: windrow is the snow bank Diamond Groundskeeping with Hillary House to refur- sion years when so many new “Tax Free Savings Manuel Batalla. that is deposited at the foot Services. bish and borrow the sleigh, of our present day contem- Accounts”. Carpet Bowling: Gold: of a driveway when the This float, one among not Judy Buchanan as I poraries were born, have This presentation will be Elizabeth Rioux, Robert road snow plows pass by. more than 70, was award- reported earlier, and I gritted their teeth in the held Thursday, December Preston. The annual cost of the ed first prize for the best apologize for that error. face of adversity on other 11th, between 2 p.m.and 3 This year’s “Everybody’s windrow program is $70 non-commercial float, so The deep financial tur- occasions, faced their p.m.at the centre. Birthday Luncheon”earlier per household. congratulations to the moil of the past month world bravely, and suc- Sign up at the front desk this month was highlighted Applications will be excellent participants from drives senior emotions ceeded against all odds. to ensure your attendance, by the celebration of Anne available Monday, the ASA, who I might add powerfully by sideswiping Not all seniors may particularly considering McKenny’s 90th birthday December 8th at the Town are immensely proud of wealth, income from have time to recover all today’s financial turmoil, celebration.Anne is a won- Hall and at the centre, 5 this recognition. wealth and the peace of losses of wealth realized; and the state of mind and derful sprightly lady and Municipal Drive, or can be Riding on the float was mind that goes with finan- those who can will assess anxiety so many people appears to be much downloaded from the the sleigh on loan from cial stability. their own situation and mit- are suffering. younger than her age. Town's website as a PDF Hillary House, which was Regrettably, retirement igate the damage as best On behalf of the She was presented with document. recently refurbished by brings little relief for so they can. ASA, President Charles a certificate from the Town Once the application is Ron Coe and his team many seniors who are Time is the magic which Sequeira thanks all ASA and members of Council, complete, return it to the which I wrote about recent- forced to watch in horror as will repair the financial members who participated and President Charles Town Hall, Public Works ly. the value of their wealth damage and so we may as in the York Region 55+ Sequeira presented Anne Department on the 3rd A wonderful surprise declines in value precipi- well celebrate Christmas Winter Games. with a lifetime membership floor at 1 Municipal Drive, was the presence of a tously, while generating and attempt to have some Events were contested in the ASA, starting in Aurora. charming young lady by powerfully persuasive fun amongst the financial across York Region and the 2009. For further information the name of Lynne impressions that all is carnage. 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Includes strut, coil and bearing mount the 54 students hon- ance and excellence in oured by the school. all of our students." www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario The annual awards Trent has 300 varsity event, which is hosted by athletes and 17 varsity Trent's Department of teams that compete Athletics and within the Canadian Recreation, honours stu- Interuniversity Sport dents who participate in organization, Ontario varsity sports and University Athletics and achieve an academic the Ontario Colleges average of 80 per cent or Athletic Association. higher. Travis is in his second Of this year’s recipi- year of study in anthro- ents, 20 are multiple- pology is a first time win- year AAC winners, and ner, while Rebekah is six were honoured for also in her second year Installed or the fourth time. studying forensics, and Sale "At Trent, we are is a two-time winner of CASH & CARRY proud of our students the award. THIS AND For most Makes & Models Call us...

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