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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 9 No. 3 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of November 4, 2008 Creek realignment defers house sale In August, 2007, Aurora Council The couple was buried in a family asked staff members to sell the Jack plot on the northwest corner of the Woods’ property on Allaura Blvd., but property, which is now the site of the at a recent council meeting it was Aurora Cenotaph. In 1878, the bodies agreed to defer the sale of the proper- were moved to the Aurora Cemetery. ty until staffers reported back on the The farmland ran east of Yonge possible realignment of the creek on Street, south of what is now the Dr. G. the property. W. Williams Secondary School to the The property has a long history in creek behind the farmhouse. Part of Aurora. It was originally settled by the farm was once used as the Captain William Graham in 1794. school's playing field. He was an officer in the Yonge The existing house was built in the Street Company of the York Militia and 1840s by Graham’s son, Adam, upon appointed magistrate and justice of the the stone foundation of an earlier peace in 1800. home. The house has since been He served during the war of 1812 remodelled and much of its original and died in 1814, one year after his historic woodwork was covered by wife, Unis. Please see page 13

Even though Vic Paraninfo has retired and even though Wells Street School children now Briefly make their home in a school on Stone Road, the 36th annual Halloween parade up Yonge Street past his former shoe store took place Friday morning. Wells Street School students Economic summit were bussed in from Aurora Grove Public School in the town’s east end, and they marched Business owners in Aurora and Newmarket are the reason Newmarket-Aurora MPP from the historic school on Wells Street, to be greeted by the new owner of Vic’s Shoe Repair Frank Klees will host a special meeting on the economy, Wednesday morning. Reza Haghiri, left, and Vic Paraninfo, right. Enjoying the moment are students Katherine The meeting will take place from 8 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., at the Aurora Town Hall at 1 Aspden and Emma Salhani. York Regional Police officer, Sgt. Ben Hendeveld, assisted. Municipal Drive, in the Holland Room. Anyone interested in attending is asked to register with Klees' office by calling 905-750-0019 or by email at [email protected]. Auroran photo by David Falconer "This 'Summit on the Economy' will be open to all business owners operating in the communities of Newmarket and Aurora and will provide a forum for practical input on what the provincial government should be doing to support business during this time of economic turmoil," the MPP said. "Just as important is advice on what the government should NOT Aurora’s Jonathan’s remains be doing.” "If the Premier doesn't want to give the hard working business owners who create jobs in our communities an ear, then I will," he said. "And I'll ensure that their ideas and recom- open despite radio report mendations are heard by the government.“ Mary Georgopoulos doesn’t nected to Johnathan's Family Georgopolus said her phone First luncheon think much of the media these Restaurant in Burlington. started ringing Friday morning The first Aurora Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting of the season will be held days. The links to the restaurant and people were shocked to learn Thursday, Nov. 13th, at King’s Riding Golf Club, 14700 Bathurst Street. The owner of Jonathan’s became apparent late Thursday the restaurant was still open. Featured speaker is Denise Marek, discussing the three essential risks for maximizing Restaurant in Aurora, answered afternoon after it was found eat- It took several phone calls for professional success, and how to eliminate worry while boosting productivity and happi- ness. several phone calls Friday morning there was a common factor in the owner to realize there was The event is sponsored by PowerStream, who will outline two new energy saving pro- ing, after radio stations four cases, said Mary Anne another Johnathan’s Family grams with financial incentives for local businesses at their showcase table. announced a restaurant named Carson, director of Halton Region Restaurant in Ontario. Johnathan’s had closed because Health Protection Services. The owner of the Burlington New exec director two confirmed cases of E. coli The fifth person was still being establishment said the shutdown and three possible cases had interviewed, she said. has put 30 employees at his '50s- The Aurora Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that Karen Addison has joined been reported in Halton Region. Johnathan's "voluntarily style’ diner out of work. the Chamber as Executive Director (Acting) while Carla Adams is away on a one-year maternity leave. The restaurant is located in closed" after being contacted by Jonathan’s in Aurora features Karen officially started with the Chamber Monday. Burlington, something that was the health department, Carson Mediterranean fare. The new executive director brings a wealth of experience in program development, pointed out in a story in the said. The restaurant is still “busi- event management, fundraising, management/administration, the non-profit sector and Toronto Star but not mentioned in It will remain closed until the ness as usual”, in spite of what human resources to the position. the radio news. inspection is completed, she radio announcements said, Ms She garnered the experience during her time with Magna International and Belinda Stronach's office over the past four years. Four of the cases were con- said. Georgopoulos said.

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Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday night Valley Golf Club, 368 St. John's Centre, 1400 Wellington Street with a tribute to the Beach Boys **** at Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street, at 7.30 p.m. Road East in Aurora. Free parking, East from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. All and ABBA, Call 905-727-9932 for On Tuesdays, until June, a Sea Cadet program for **** free admission and a door prize. All proceeds go to the York Region tickets at $35 for general admission youths 13 to 18 from 7 to 9 p. m. Leave message at Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the proceeds from the Charity table will Children's Aid Society Holiday Gift and $25 for Legion members. 905-895-3038. Aurora Legion at 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. go to CHATS. Call 905-727-1278 Program to benefit local families in SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 **** **** for further information. need. Annual Aurora Santa Claus Aurora Opera Company's Children's Chorus is a Canadian Federation of University Women holds THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 **** Parade. new treble voice choir dedicated to educating, nurtur- monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion with a variety of Aurora Chamber of Commerce Our Lady of Grace Catholic **** ing and providing opportunities for children to express speakers. Contact Beverley at 905-727-2151. luncheon meeting at the King's Women's League's 13th Annual Local artist and author Nancy their musical abilities. The chorus is open to boys and **** Riding Golf Club, 14700 Bathurst Christmas Fair and Artisan's Sale Hallas will tell a tale about a clever girls in Grades 1 through 12 and consists of two choirs: The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice in the Street sponsored by PowerStream in Lynett Hall, 16 Catherine Avenue mouse then offer children between Angel Choristers, a training choir for 6 and 7 year-olds West-McKenzie Hall of the Seniors’ Centre, every with Denise Marek, author and TV from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes a fish the ages of 6 and 9 the opportunity and the Children Chorus, open to 8 to 17 year-olds. To Wednesday from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. under the direction host as guest speaker. Showcase pond, face painting, silent auction, to model their own mouse charac- audition, contact general director Sarah Kyle at of Tom Rainsford. at 11.30 a.m. with luncheon at bake table and a visit from Santa ter at the Aurora Public Library [email protected]. **** 12.15 p.m. Claus with a raffle every half hour. beginning at 2 p.m. The fee is $6 **** Tots (age nine months to four years) bring your SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 per child. CHAT'S Community Home Assistance to Seniors is caregivers for coffee or tea while you enjoy story and Trinity Anglican Church Canadian storyteller Jennifer TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 looking for volunteers to assist with the activities in its playtime every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. at Women’s Christmas Starlight Cayley will be at the Aurora Public Aurora Chamber of Commerce Adult Day Program. The positions call for a commit- Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. Bazaar from 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Library from 7 to 8 p.m. to introduce Business After Five from 5.30 to ment of a few hours a week at its Aurora location. Call 905-841-8883 for further information. with luncheon between 11 a.m. and heroes and heroines in the 7.30 p.m. at M & L Fotographics, Various times are available. Call Christine at 905-713- **** 1 p.m. Optimist Room for children ages 6 15032 Yonge Street. 3494. Meet at Martha's Table, now in its 4th season, **** to 9. There is no charge if you book NOVEMBER 29-30 **** every Thursday from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. A lunch of Coffee House at 7:30 p.m. in advance by calling 905-727- Aurora Optimist Club annual Every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. it's Story and hot soup, sandwiches and dessert will be provided. Experience the many talents of 9493. book sale at the Aurora Public Playtime at Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Any funds raised are directed to local charities. Trinity Anglican Church and sup- *** * Library, Yonge and Church Streets, Parkway South for tots (age 0-4 years) and their care- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 port the Diocesan choir camp. Aurora Council meets as gen- Saturday, November 29 from 8 a.m. givers for coffee or tea. Call 905-841-8883 for further The Aurora Seniors will hold their Annual Memorial **** eral committee in the council cham- to 4 p.m., and Sunday, November details. Service at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Matthew McKay officiat- Annual TOAST (Town of Aurora bers of the Town Hall at 7 p.m. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. **** ing; The service will last about one hour and the names Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the Pioneer of ASA members who have died during the past 12 Club for boys and girls, age 3 to Grade 4 and the Junior years will be read. High Club for boys and girls, Grades 5 to 8, will be held SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 at the Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Annual Christmas Bazaar sponsored by St. Parkway South. 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The Aurora Food Pantry was the winner from this haunted house on Aurora’s Hollandview Trail. Owned by Mary and Mark Rival, the house becomes “haunted” at this time of year and has been for the past five years. All funds and food received from visitors to the house are donated to the food pantry on Yonge Street in Aurora. Auroran photo by David Falconer FRANK KLEES Free publicity considered MPP - Newmarket-Aurora At a recent meeting of the tising spots which would be November, 1989, it was a Economic Development placed with the movie links hit. Advisory Committee, on the website. Aurora was one of 13 Economic Development The committee received municipalities featured on Officer Marnie Wraith pre- the presentation and author- the program, a nationally On this November 11th sented a brief overview of a ized staff members to inves- syndicated show seen in 17 proposal for the town to have tigate the proposal further markets from Atlantic we Remember that Freedom is Not Free a number of short promo- and to also investigate the Canada to Manitoba. Host of and thank all past and present who paid the price for us. tional films produced and feasibility of placing the the program was TV news- placed on the Toronto web- existing town promotional caster Harvey Kirck. site at no cost to the town. movie on the town's website. The show was produced She explained that the Not many remember it by Unionville-based Beaver 14845 Yonge Street, Suite 201, Aurora, ON L4G 6H8 company offering the pro- now but when "Sketches of Creek Pictures with Conrad (at Dunning in the Hunters Gate Plaza) posal recovered their costs Our Town" first appeared on Beaubien as director and Tel: 905-750-0019tEmail: [email protected]tWeb: www.frank-klees.on.ca and revenue through adver- Hamilton's CHCH TV in producer.

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Poor Richard

By DICK ILLINGWORTH

Is Code of Ethics a good or bad thing for town volunteers?

The Code of Conduct is a hot topic, Or so some councillors believe; They don't want to discuss it publicly Do they have something up their sleeve? - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

Last July after an alleged leak of a property issue It’s known as the Petch log house, and it has been sitting on this site on Leslie Street for several years. that had been discussed in a private (in-camera) meet- There is currently a move afoot to move the historic building to a permanent location in Sheppard’s ing of council, Mayor Phyllis Morris obtained council authority to engage an external solicitor to investigate Bush. The building is believed to be the oldest house in Aurora, and currently sits on the entrance route the alleged leak. to Aurora’s Model Aircraft Club. It was moved there from across Wellington Street, where a huge retail Among other things the solicitor recommended the centre is now located. See the story on page 11. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace establishment of an executive committee, including the mayor and certain other members of council, with juris- Letters to the Editor diction or terms of reference enabling it to “receive and give consideration to reports and information of a con- fidential nature in accordance with rules, procedures Seniors shouldn’t have to pay and other laws applicable to committees of council”. To review and amend the procedural bylaw by the enactment of a Code of Conduct including provisions intended for the purpose of prohibiting members of for snow removal, reader says council from contravening the bylaw and from unlawful- ly disclosing information or records contrary to the pro- To the editor, My question to our position of someone who be to find the $32,500 in visions and intent of the Municipal Act, the Municipal council is, what about our is living on a minimal or our town budget? Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act I am writing this letter citizens who are living on small pension and see If you read this letter and bylaws was enacted by council. in response to an article minimal pensions or very how proud you are of and feel the same way Council enacted a Code of Conduct for members of written by Sean Pearce low incomes? yourselves. call or speak to one of our council and a Code of Conduct for committee mem- and published in a local Not all seniors are Cheers to those coun- councillors. bers. paper Oct. 26, reporting wealthy and those on dis- cilors who thought that Perhaps, if enough With the adoption of the Code of Conduct, an on the decision made by ability pensions will be $130 was too high of a people let them know how Integrity Commissioner was required to adjudicate the Aurora Council to not hard pressed to pay this price and shame on those they feel, they will recon- complaints against members of council or committees. fund the Windrow clean- fee, whereas a fee of $35 who voted for this fee. sider their decision to tax Within the Code of Conduct for members of council ing service. (which had been suggest- As a homeowner and the most vulnerable citi- a Complaint Protocol was included whereby anyone I am angry and disap- ed) would be within reach taxpayer, I would like to zens of Aurora. may file a complaint related to the conduct of a mem- pointed that they cannot for everyone. see some of my tax ber of council. pay for any part of this It is my understanding money applied to this ini- B. Gaspar The Integrity Commissioner, a contract position, service but instead, will that our government tiative. How hard would it Aurora would serve the complaint and supporting material collect the money and wants seniors to stay in those using it must pay their homes. upon the member whose conduct is in question with a request that a written response to the allegations be the full bill. Having the snow filed within 10 days and serve a copy of the response Last winter I removed is necessary to provided upon the complainant with a request for a approached Mayor Phyllis allow our seniors and “Aurora’s Independent written response within 10 days. Morris to request help for those on disability to keep Questions have been raised about the need for citi- the seniors and disabled doctor's appointments Community Newspaper” zens who volunteer to serve on council committees to persons in Aurora. and to allow access to sign a Code of Conduct, as they are giving their time, I was told that the Town their homes by emer- energy and talents for the good of their community. of Whitchurch-Stouffville gency services. Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. It is almost an insult and could have a bearing on cleared the snow left by I didn't believe that I at 95 Edward Street, the ploughs at the foot of would ever feel ashamed obtaining citizens to serve on council committees. Aurora, L4G 1W1 Citizen members of council committees already the driveways for seniors of our town, our Mayor have to sign a Committee Declaration of Appointed and the disabled. and our Town Council. Office and the reason for this was questioned last year. I wondered if we could I have watched many Publisher Emeritus At that time the town solicitor said that the intent of do the same in Aurora. council meetings on tele- the declaration was to ensure that committee members I did not think that the vision where money is Rosemary Schumaker were aware of their ethical obligations as committee Council would end up vot- given away with very little members. ing to "help" us with this hesitation, yet we can't The contents of the declaration made it clear to by charging a fee of $130 find the money to have Editorial Production committee members that conflicts of interest in the for the same service that these windrows cleared Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor form of an interest in any contracts with or on behalf of the towns of Stouffville, away for those who can- [email protected] [email protected] Markham and Vaughan not do it for themselves. the town were strictly prohibited. Dick Illingworth It was pointed out that members of council were are doing for free. Put yourselves in the [email protected] Main Number obliged to comply with the town's Code of Ethics and 905-727-3300 Photography were subject to the provisions of the Municipal Conflict Classifieds David Falconer of Interest Act, which did not apply to committee mem- Letter confused him 905-727-7128 [email protected] bers. [email protected] To the editor, aluminum beanie got against By signing the declaration, the member promises Advertising not to receive any payment or reward in exchange for Haiti, I wonder?) Facsimile Machine Bob Ince 905-727-2620 exercising their role and not to engage in any type of Who or what the hell is Sure no one should be [email protected] public misconduct. the "Rotino'snon'ni Women sleeping in the streets this Editorial Department With regard to the Code of Conduct, the Aurora Title Holders"? (The winter, but this lady is in dire Diane Buchanan [email protected] [email protected] Public Library Board was requested to prepare a Code Auroran, Letters to the need of a nap. of Conduct for board members and for town staff to Editor, Oct. 28) No wonder the RCMP develop a Code of Conduct for members of the Actually I'm not sure I "discriminated" against Heidi Editorial policy Committee of Adjustment to ensure compliance with want to know. Too-tight-stockings (cutting Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are the Planning Act. Recognize the "no vote"? off the circulation to her not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and In addition, members of council and members of Huh? brain, you know). phone number, although number will not be published, and be advisory committees who have not yet signed the Code "Bilderberg group"? "New Kind of makes the guy limited to 600 words. Names may be withheld assuming a com- of Conduct be given one last opportunity to submit the World order"? with the pumpkin on his pelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents required document for consideration at a future meet- Double Huh?? head seem decidedly protected by copyright. ing of council. Release Omar Khadr and normal, though. Advertising policy There is sufficient provincial legislation to ensure leonard Peltier. Stop the Only in Aurora... the proper conduct of members of council and a Code IPP's. You poor buggers... Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that of Conduct and/or a Code of Ethics as previously Return our troops, includ- do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be adopted by council should not be necessary. In the ing peacekeepers from Haiti. Hugo Croon brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. final analysis, the voters have the last word. (just what the heck has Ms. Bethesda THE AURORAN, Week of November 4, 2008 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective The Big Three By Stephen Somerville

We have all heard of the big Three; GM, Ford and Chrysler. systems. Either have Aurora divided up into eight electoral Newmarket (79,448), Richmond Hill (178,327), Vaughan We have also heard of the Holy Trinity; The Father, The Son precincts and have one councillor represent each ward or you (250,032) and Whitchurch-Stouffville (27,788). and the Holy Spirit. could go with say four larger wards and then have four "at- large" Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Whitchurch-Stouffville and King each Well, we have our own kind of local democratic Trinity here in councillors. have one seat, while Georgina and Newmarket have two seats; Aurora; the ward system, the introduction of term limits and the Besides the implementation of a ward system, term limits Richmond Hill three; Vaughan four; and Markham five. realization of another Aurora representative on York Region should also be adopted. Aurora, based upon the fact that its current population is Council. Napoleon supposedly said that the battlefields are littered with greater than Georgina, should have two seats. I have written about each of these in the past, but as they are the bodies of irreplaceable soldiers. He could just have easily been A couple of questions to ponder: important issues, it seems as good a time as any to revisit these speaking about modern day politics. Is there anything that we can do about getting another seat? topics. Since it seems that many public figures stay well past their Assuming we do get a second seat, would we have a direct Along with restating some thoughts on reforming the structure "best before" date, we need to help the politicians help themselves. election for a regional councilor, like in Newmarket, or would we of electoral representation in town, I also kindly suggest that we Mandating term limits is one way to lend assistance. simply have the person with the second most votes - the deputy need to make another fundamental change at the same time as This is especially important now that Ontario municipal council mayor - as the representative? well - the introduction of term limits. terms will be four years instead of three. Having this extra seat could dovetail quite nicely with the intro- While we are at it, Aurora deserves another voice at the York A councillor should be limited to serving two terms. Mayors duction of a ward system in Aurora. Region table. should also be limited to two terms. If the additional representative is directly elected by us town Regarding the issue of a ward system, let's rewind the clock to If an individual becomes mayor after already having served two folk, he/she would also sit on Aurora Council as an "at large' the 2006 municipal election. four year terms as a councillor, then he or she would have served Councillor. When asked during an Aurora Chamber of Commerce munic- 16 years by the time they are through. The arguments for Aurora having another seat, while no doubt ipal campaign event, all three of the mayoralty candidates stated This should be more than enough time to implement or sound, don't mean this is a slam dunk by any means. After all, we that they supported the use of a ward system. achieve any legislative agenda that they initially brought to the are talking about Aurora receiving something extra, which implies Then challenger (now mayor) Phyllis Morris stated that "there table. another municipality losing out. are 18,000 doors to knock on in Aurora" and that it "is too hard for Public life is fundamentally about the nobility and selflessness Moreover, true rep by pop does have its limitations. first time candidates to get elected”. of public service. It should not be about longevity; it should simply If having a population of 50,000 people means having two Challenger Nigel Kean and then incumbent Tim Jones were be about service. region seats, then the good people in Markham and Vaughan may also in favour of a ward system. As for the last of the local democratic Trinity, Aurora has a "rep start clamoring for additional seats to preserve the status quo. This writer agrees with them. I believe that a system, whereby by pop" issue. Lots to think about; I intend to follow up on this next week. all or at least a portion of the councilors is elected by a specific Some background is in order. Stay tuned. geographic region and will be accountable to that area, is impor- York Region is comprised of nine municipalities (March 31, tant. 2007 population in brackets) - Aurora (49,716), East Gwillimbury Stephen can be contacted at: Generally speaking the options would be limited to one of two (22,721), Georgina (46,026), King (20,386), Markham (283,297), [email protected]

Inside Aurora Scary Stuff By Scott Johnston

"Trick or treeeeeeeeeat!" cape. "And to show some fiscal restraint, we really should cut back Yes, it was Halloween. I opened the door to find myself con- A few minutes later, the doorbell rang. I opened the door, all on the hours of the library, and the seniors' centre, and the new fronted with a pair of ghosts. ready to pretend to be scared, and was confronted by a boy in recreation complex. And maybe we'll look at more user fees." One of them, I'm not sure why, had three eye holes. But a suit and tie. I was a bit surprised. My eyes went wider, and the hair went up at the back of my that's the great thing about home-made costumes. "And who are you supposed to be?" neck. Right behind them, a witch came scurrying up the walk. She "Good evening, sir", he said, sticking out his hand. "I'm a But he wasn't done, yet. looked like one, too; black clothes, pointed hat, broom…she member of Aurora Council." "Thinking it over, it's been too long since Wellington was torn even had a big wart on her nose. Well, he certainly looked the part. He even had notes in one up for road repairs. Oh, and Yonge Street, too.We may bring that I pretended to be frightened, as I dropped some goodies in hand labelled 'Meeting Minutes'. idea forward to the region." their bags, and smiled as they ran off to join their parents, who I shook his hand, and reached for our bowl of candy. This kid was good - just like the real thing. Too much so, in were waiting just beyond the porch light. "So, how are things on council?" I asked. "Still as dysfunc- fact. Halloween is a night intended to instil fear in one's heart, and tional as ever?" "And we also agreed that people don't really need to know this year, it seemed like everyone at the door was dressed to He was ready for this one. about our discussions, so in future all council meetings will be frighten. "Oh, we may argue a bit," he conceded. "But we do agree on closed door sessions." Apart from the witch and ghosts, I'd already seen the Joker many things. With a final glance at his notes he concluded, "And you won't from the latest Batman movie, some aliens, a Frankenstein “In fact," said the little politician, with a smile, "we just voted be able to do anything about it until the next election in 2010!" monster, three mummies, and The Invisible Man. unanimously to raise property taxes." Thoroughly shaken, I hurriedly shovelled some candy at him. I suppose if he'd had a really good costume, I wouldn't have This threw me completely off guard. He smiled as he looked at it - almost like he was mentally tal- actually seen that last one. "Then we're going to continue to approve unrestrained devel- lying it up. "Twith a' tweet!" opment…although that may mean longer summer water restric- "Thank you, sir," he said as he left. "We'll just consider this In the glow of our porch light was what had to be the world's tions." your first tax instalment." smallest vampire. He went "rrrrr", and gnashed his oversize My hand paused over the candy bowl, as he glanced at his As he headed off next door, I realized that it didn't matter how fangs, one of which fell out. 'minutes'. many more zombies, and wolfmen, and mutants appeared at I suppressed a grin, as he stooped to pick it up, and "And all this code of conduct stuff. It doesn't really apply to my door that night... assumed a terrified look. us. But we will be enforcing it for all town and committee volun- I no longer needed to pretend to be scared. "Don't bite me, Mr. Vampire! Here - bite down on this choco- teers." late bar instead." I felt my pulse go up a notch, as he again referred to his Feel free to e-mail Scott at: He giggled and scurried off into the night, tripping on his paperwork. [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of November 4, 2008 Letters to the Editor Bouquets & BRICKBATS Hallowe’en: time for imagination By DICK ILLINGWORTH To the editor, seats behind. the drunk laughing and On the journey home on Slipping a film into the encouraging him, he obliged subway and bus there were BOUQUETS to Aurora's Adam Lye and the Aurora Minor When we first came to camera I gestured to take by shouting various com- many intriguing vignettes, I Hockey Association for arranging to collect used Aurora in 1973 it was his photo and he agreed with mands to the bus driver. took a photo of an exhausted hockey equipment to be shipped to New Brunswick delightful to see the imagina- a laugh. All the while he had his construction worker asleep where hockey rinks were empty because people tion and generosity that chil- The flash woke a sleep- foot curled round my seat beside a giant carrot; histori- couldn't afford to play hockey. Aurorans were generous as dren, parents and neigh- ing man on the seat between poking my arm. cal and fantasy figures shar- almost 100 bags of hockey equipment were collected. bours put into Hallowe'en. us who erupted into a loud A young man got on with ing an outing; a father Recently when David and reaction. narrow, pale face, neat ears dressed as a convincing bird BRICKBATS to members of Aurora Council for making I were walking through Coughing, laughing, fitted close to his head, small of prey with a three-year-old such a big issue of the Code of Conduct and Sheppard’s Bush we saw swearing, he loudly climbed hooded eyes and flared red fireman on his shoulders and requiring the citizen volunteers who are mem- the gravestones that had into my book, drowning out nostrils. a dour, 10-foot man on stilts bers of council advisory committees to sign it. If members of been placed for the Haunted Timothy Findley's words. Quiet and gentle, he was dressed all in black. council believe they need a Code so be it, but leave the vol- Forest event with messages Every other word was a a plain man yet beautiful, Many years ago the funer- unteers alone. on them such as, I Told You I swear word. talking to a middle aged al home put a coffin on the Was Sick and Space 4 Rent At one point he shouted woman beside him. sidewalk inviting children to BOUQUETS to the Aurora Panthers Novice Girls on win- - Apply Below! and it remind- full volume, "Everyone Outside one of the shops lift the lid, as dry ice smoke ning the Oshawa Fall Classic Tournament recently ed me of going down on the Down!", vacillating between in a strip mall there were two emerged children dipped by defeating Leaside 6-0. bus to take my grandson boozy bonhomie and angry women cleaning windows, their hands in for a treat. Booker around for swearing. one pregnant and both over Many costumes are BRICKBATS to Canada Post for increasing the price of a Hallowe'en night a few years We passed a motel 300 pounds and talking to a bought now but I have a basic letter stamp from 52 to 54 cents in ago. where a young woman with woman dressed as a sexy weakness for the ones con- January, subject to cabinet approval, and the When I got on the bus in long hair stood obliquely in French maid. cocted by the eccentric and cost of mailing a parcel weighing between 200 and 500 Aurora, I saw a tall young front with hands pressed to As they laughed together imaginative on a night when grams will increase from $2.25 to $5.50. Why? man dressed as a tree, look- her ears, reminiscent of I realized that the window anything is possible. ing forward half shy, half Munch's Scream. cleaners were wearing inflat- When exhibitionists (but BOUQUETS to the Toronto Police for their novel gun longing to be noticed, two A schoolboy sat next to able clothes. also shy people) can strut amnesty program "Pixels for Pistols" in a joint their stuff. endeavour with Henry's Camera chain in which dig- My son-in-law was daunt- ital cameras are exchanged for firearms, legal or ed when I turned up to their not, for a four-week period. It's one small step to get guns off Reader provides info annual Hallowe'en party as a the streets. bag lady in an array of seedy clothes, where I sat in a cor- BRICKBATS to a justice system which permitted St. for handling pet costs ner scratching and sniffing Catharines Judge Stephen Glithero to sen- and talking to myself. tence a man who pleaded guilty to To the editor, Guaranteed Income assistance to B.J. Murray's situ- The next year I was won- manslaughter in the strangulation death of another man to Supplement (GIS) as well as ation, but thought I should dering out loud what cos- one day in jail as the Judge gave him credit of 30 months for Re: Senior seeking low individuals receiving either the share the information. tume to wear. the 14 months he spent in pre-trial custody. The Crown is cost vet care ' letter by B.J. Ontario Disability Support The bond between people "Don't go as a bag lady, appealing the sentence, thank heavens. Murray,The Auroran, week of Payment or the Canada and pets is not only beneficial - Dierdre!' came the alarmed October 28. Pension Plan Disability support it's quite remarkable. reply. BOUQUETS to Halton Region for playing hardball with payment. the province and developers in a showdown over In response to the letter It also encompasses a Gail Gray Dierdre Tomlinson funding for hospitals and other infrastructure before sent in by B.J. Murray, I thought SafePet program to assist Aurora Aurora the region will connect new developments to water I would provide some informa- women at risk of abuse who and sewer services. No cash, no growth. tion regarding The Farley are entering a shelter to find Foundation which helps sick temporary housing and care BRICKBATS to the federal government for being a top and injured pets that belong to for their pets. generator of toxic junk by scrapping more than low-income seniors, people Medical care is for non- PLUMBING SERVICE 2,000 tons of computers, fax machines, moni- with disabilities and individuals elective (necessary) proce- (Serving York Region for more than 35 years) tors and other electronic equipment every year according to leaving abusive environments. dures for sick and injured pets. a newly released report and according to the report it will be Named after the Old Routine veterinary care another year and a half before Ottawa launches a recycling English Sheep dog in Lynn such as physical exams and program to safely dispose of toxic junk. Johnston's cartoon series "For vaccinations are (unfortunate- Residential–Commercial–Industrial Better or Worse", the organiza- ly) not covered. BOUQUETS to the Heart and Stroke Foundation for their tion offers financial assistance Details can be obtained by donation of $400,000 to support 100 automated to vet clinics in Ontario to help calling the Farley Foundation external defibrillators and associated training for cover the cost of providing nec- (1-888-262-9811), visiting their 905-727-3210 emergency medical services workers in York essary veterinary care for pets web site (www.farleyfounda- Region. The Restart a Heart, Restart a Life campaign is ded- whose owners are eligible. tion.org), or asking at your local icated to 11-year-old Chase McEachern who died from car- This includes seniors who veterinary clinic. diac arrest and led a campaign before his death for manda- are in receipt of the Federal I don't know if this will be of tory heart defibrillators at schools and hockey arenas.

BRICKBATS to the gold-plated political pension system in Canada which will cost Canadian taxpayers $52.4 million for the 65 MPs who were defeat- 30% oﬀ ed in the election or didn't seek re-election, with the biggest payout going to NDP MP Bill Blaikie who will receive $122,224 a year for a total of $2.7 million if he lives to age ALL IN-STOCK PRODUCT 75.

BRICKBATS to a safety system under which three workers were injured at a construction site and the You are invited to a firm responsible had been issued with 125 occupational health and safety orders since 2005 and 73 SUMMIT ON THE ECONOMY orders during the past six months after 53 field visits. Can anyone explain how this can happen? MPP Klees is seeking input from local BOUQUETS to former Supreme Court Justice Frank business owners in Newmarket and Aurora. Iacobucci for his frank report that found the RCMP In these times of economic turmoil and CSIS probably contributed indirectly to the tor- ture in Syria of three Arab Canadians suspected of what should your Government being involved in terrorist activities. be doing or not doing?

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To the editor, those who died in service to utive. changed. world people gather to reality of their sacrifice their country. In return for free adver- Remembrance Day com- remember, relive their sor- should not be used to pro- I seldom start a fight. I consider its use to pro- tising, they supported her memorates the casualties row and loss and offer a mote business, politics or I generally prefer not to mote business, politics or enterprise.She is a mem- of war, not the survivors. prayer that the carnage and any other mundane endeav- tussle with someone sever- any other endeavour inap- ber of the Legion and her It calls upon us to con- waste may never be repeat- our. al generations removed propriate. grandfather was a veteran. template lives cruelly cut ed. Such change is neither from myself. The solicitation was to Subsequently I received short before they had a The mayor will lay a positive nor progressive.It The match is uneven. all members of council.I cir- copies of other e-mails. chance to begin. wreath on the Cenotaph to is crass opportunism, mate- Oddly enough though, the culated my response to col- Freedom to express an They died thousands of pay respect on behalf of all rialism in the extreme and difference is not always leagues. opinion was acknowledged miles from home and family, the people.Representatives degrading to their memory. appreciated. I expected that to be the but mine was deemed to be in circumstances too terri- of other levels of govern- Directly "From Falling I was recently solicited end of the matter. negative, disrespectful of ble to imagine. ment will do the same.In Hands" I claim the right to to purchase advertising to My respondent, howev- the debt owed to veterans Allied Cemeteries in for- the past, a mother would say so. promote Remembrance er, was apparently not sat- and lacking in progressive eign lands have row upon be chosen to personally Loud and strong. Day.I did not respond. isfied to let it rest. thinking and positive row of gravestones bearing represent families of those On a second approach I She circulated my change. thousands of names, ranks who never came home. Evelyn Buck refused the offer and prof- response and hers to sev- From my perspective, and numbers. The awful and continuing Aurora fered an explanation. eral individuals.She some things cannot But for many there are Remembrance Day is informed me she had met change.History can be no resting places.At War sacred to the memory of with Aurora Legion's exec- enlightened.It cannot be Memorials throughout the DAMIR VRANCIC From the thinking of an eight-year-old LAW OFFICE BUSINESS LAW, To the editor, has spanned close to 100 Military Cemetery at Calais, Two years ago, at age REAL ESTATE, years. France, numerous cousins, eight, as part of her school's WILLS & ESTATES From a very early age, This included her great- an aunt, her father, who Remembrance activities, my daughter, Haley Rose, great grandfather, great recently retired after 25 Haley chose to write a was aware that she was part grandfather, grandfather, two years in the Canadian Remembrance poem which 905-841-6411 of a Canadian military family great uncles, one of whom Forces and her mother, who reflected how she felt not Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 whose tradition of service lies buried in the Canadian is still serving in the CF. only about her own family, but for all the Canadians who have served their country in My “claim”a fact, he says the cause of peace. THIS AND To the editor, I stated a fact: this is not mendation that he try one Remembrance a claim that I made, in my of them - so he can find out Go Canadians; THAT CAFÉ I am responding to a let- September 23 letter. what they offer, and possi- ter sent by Mr.Hanes, and I was able to reach Mr. bly change his position. you think right. printed on October 16, in Hanes on the phone. He could help us estab- I'm sorry you had to fight. A great spot which Mr.Hanes states He is part of the Aurora lish links from his Aurora What you believe in, You can even sit outside to sit and chat, hold a if you wish. that I "claim" that 86 per majority who walk and hike; Highlands Golf Course it is true. meeting, or browse Coffee, cent of Aurorans partici- only he does it on side- neighbourhood to the Case Now all those people through our unique collection of items Homemade pate in walks. Woodlot, Smith property, are free we have for sale; Muffins and it is all books, antiques, all walking and hiking. Mr.Hanes acknowl- and Monk's Walk;to kinds of nic nacks... & This figure of 86 per edged not to have used any Sheppards's Bush and the because of you. as well as THIS AND THAT Cookies cent came from a statisti- of Aurora's nature trails. Vandorf Woodlot;to the Remember. We look forward to seeing you at: 15226A Yonge Street cally valid survey conduct- They are quite far from Arboretum all around Town Behind Thomspon’s Furniture Parking in behind off Temperance St. ed by consultants who his home, so I am not Hall and beyond;and to the "If there must be trouble, were hired by the Town Of surprised. Northwest section of let it be in my day, that my Aurora. But it was my recom- Aurora. child may have peace"- Mr.Bob Hanes' help Thomas Paine would be very welcome. ONUMENTS BY Ian Sweet M Customer got Klaus Wehrenberg Major (retired) HOMPSONS Aurora Aurora no satisfaction TA New Approach to Memorial Design. is having a from this store Light up your life! To the editor, In the future I will be cer- Lighting ¥ Fixtures ¥ Fans tain to spend my money at CLEARANCE I am writing in regards to businesses that appreciate my recent experience at a the people who buy their Great Prices local place of business. merchandise. 220 Industrial Pkwy.S.905-841-2832 OF DISPLAY I bought a snow blower from the Aurora Canadian Steve Darling Call for hours Tire on October 24th. Aurora The following day, I MONUMENTSÐ received delivery of the product and had a rather She wants negative experience with the Prices drastically reduced delivery driver. Foolishly thinking that bike back Canadian Tire would want to To the editor, on custom orders hear about my experience, I Water Softening, Purification, called the store and asked to To the person who bor- Filtration & Sterilization Units speak with the store manag- rowed my bike from the er. SSAAVVEE TTHHEE TTAAXX driveway of 87 Spruce Tel:(905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. 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SPORTS Page 10 Week of November 4, 2008 auroran.com 905-727-3300 Tigers in first place overall Aurora wins another two games If anyone needed con- period and 7-1 after two. Aurora's lead back to six Third Period S - Jacob Robitaille Third Period vincing a poor team in the Aurora's Lucas Van goals. A - Phil Bushbacher (Marinakos, Yeatman) A - Thomas Evans standings doesn’t draw Natter opened the scoring The Tigers increased (Mooney, Cody Smith) 11.10 (Jordan Smith, Revell) PP fans, all one had to do was 9.40 4.30 into the first period, their lead to seven when 6.18 A - Michael Sardella S - Steve Quinton (Dew) attend Friday night’s home and 46 seconds later, Aurora defenceman A - Mike Bodley (Revell, (Morley, Monardo) 11.50 19.09 game between the Aurora Brandon Happeney made Thomas Evans scored at VanNatter) 8.43 Tigers and the Seguin it 2-0. 9.40 of the third period. A - Cody Smith Bruins of the Provincial Both markers were Seguin managed to (Happeney, Vanderlugt) Junior Hockey League. powerplay goals, and just score one more goal with 9.18 Only 78 people were in to show it they could burn 51.7 seconds to play in the the stands. the candle at both ends, game. AURORA 8 Of course, Halloween, Aurora scored two short- Aurora outshot their SEGUIN 2 going on outside, may have handed goals before the opponents 55-26 in the had a bit to do with it. period ended. win. First Period Not to worry, though. At 9.13 of the opening A - Lucas VanNatter The Tigers kept their period, Aurora forward AURORA 7 (Revell, Hellyer) PP 4.30 home-game undefeated Erlich Doerksen scored his STREETSVILLE 3 A - Brandon Happeney record in place by handing first goal of the season. (Jordan Smith, Cody the hapless Bruins an 8-2 David Morley added an First Period Smith) PP 5.16 drubbing. unassisted goal at 11.43, A - Jeff Vanderlugt A - Erlich Doerksen Aurora was up six goals and Aurora's leading scor- (unassisted) SH 10.33 (Vangog, Hellyer) 9.13 before Seguin got a smell er Michael Sardella round- S - Mike Djogovic A - David Morley (unas- of the inside of Aurora’s ed out the first period with (Colavecchia, Mandrik) sisted) SH 11.43 net, and it took them more a goal at 17.26. 13.33 A - Michael Sardella than half the game to do it. The momentum carried (Jordan Smith, Evans) SH They added their sec- over to the second period, Second Period 17.26 ond marker with less than a as the Tigers went up 6-0 A - Brandon Happeney minute remaining in the on a Tyler Virgoe goal just (Evans, Cody Smith) 2.56 Second Period final frame. 2.30 into the period. S - Matthew Feric A - Tyler Virgoe (Cody Earlier in the week, However, with 8.50 (Grant) SH 4.29 Smith, Davies) 2.30 Aurora won its 15th game remaining in the middle A - Dominic Monardo of the season by downing frame, Seguin spoiled (Hellyer, Sardella) 6.02 the Streetsville Derbys 7-3 Aurora goalie Brendan A - Michael Sardella in a rare mid-week contest. Sullivan's shutout bid. (Morley, Monardo) 6.09 Leading that charge was 40 seconds later, anoth- S - Justin Baker (unas- the line of Cody Smith, Jeff er Sardella goal brought sisted) PP 8.44 Vanderlugt and Brandon Happeney. Is it time Also scoring for Aurora were Michael Sardella, Domenic Monardo, Michael to change Bodley and Phil Bushbacher. teams? Following Friday night’s victory, Aurora’s record is Threadding now 16 wins and two loss- es. You work so hard to save for your retirement. But are your advisors paying Just to mix things up a attention? bit, maybe the Aurora Tigers should deliberately When the markets turn as volatile and lose their next home game. www.jennynailsspa.ca confusing as they have over the past year, The game was anything even the most patient investors may come but suspenseful, as the to question the wisdom of the investment plan that they’ve been following. Tigers led 5-0 after one BOWLING LEAGUES At DUNDEE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, Youth 10 pin league (9–18 years) we’ve seen a lot of difficult Discount & Children 5 pin League (5–12 years) markets come and go. We can certainly empathize with people who find the current environment troublesome RATES Saturday Mornings 9 am We’d like to help, here’s what we offer: without discount First Week free–with this coupon A cup of coffee, and a second opinion. SERVICE. Gateway Lanes 210 Edward Street Aurora 905-727-2900/www.gatewaylanes.ca By appointment, you’re welcome It’s no accident more to come in and sit with us for a while. people trust State Farm Adults leagues available week nights We’ll ask you to outline your financial to insure their cars. goals – what your investment portfolio Call today. is intended to do for you. Then we’ll review the portfolio for you.

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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Canadian Head Office: Aurora, Ontario PO50068CN 02/05 THE AURORAN, Week of November 4, 2008 - 11 Performance affects sales By ROBERT REVINGTON the team's woes. in addition to its hockey supply. "Their performance doesn't "There are many, many The Toronto Maple Leafs hurt our business," said Sport Leaf fans around the area," hockey team has not played a Mart manager John Smyth. said Smyth. playoff game since 2004, and Sport Mart offers a variety They're just not all rushing this has had a wide range of of clothing products and shoes out at once. impact on sports-related stores in the area. Richard Billinghurst of the Aurora’s Hockey Heaven has had a noticeably different experience since a lockout wiped out the 2004-2005 NHL season. Nestled at 220 Industrial Parkway South, where Hockey Heaven started a decade ago, "our objective was to be the hockey stuff store," said Billinghurst. "The reality of the 905 area is that most of the stuff Following a home and home tournament involving teams from Aurora and we were selling was Leafs stuff. Newmarket, the deal was whoever won would get to place their hockey jersey "A business like mine is with the loser for a year. When the smoke had cleared following the tourna- directly tied to how well the ment, Newmarket outscored Aurora 28-20 even though eight games were tied. team does," he said. Above, president of the Newmarket Minor Hockey Association Stephen Paine, From jerseys to toothbrush- left, enjoys the Newmarket sweater worn by Aurora Minor Hockey Association es, Hockey Heaven boasts a president Joe Bentolila. The Home and Home tournament is an annual event wide variety of Maple Leaf and teams from all divisions and levels of Rep hockey in Aurora and products. Yet as Billinghurst explains, Newmarket play home and away league games against each other on the "The players themselves have same weekend. Bentolila, not happy with having to display the Newmarket a lot to do with driving sales." sweater is confident Aurora will win the series next year. Many of the team's recog- Auroran photo by Ron Wallace nizable faces from previous years are now gone. Toronto's last deep playoff run was in 2002, when they Historic Petch log house advanced to the conference finals before being eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes. may get permanent home "I don't think it hurt us," said Shean Oozman of Aurora's As a result of a Notice of Donald Webster's mother, meeting to discuss the next Rec Cycle N' Sports. Motion by Councillor Evelina Eva Petch, at her 1906 wed- steps and a budget for Located on Yonge Street, MacEachern, the historic ding to his father. restoration. Rec Cycle N' Sports has long Petch Log House may finally In 1990, an auction was In June, 2007, recently been one of the top stores in find a permanent home in held at the Petch farm and announced plans to sell the sports equipment expertise in Sheppard's Bush. the Aurora Museum pur- town-owned Leslie Street the region. Last August, as a mem- chased a buggy, a clover property made it necessary To that end, Leaf jerseys ber of the Sheppard's Bush seeder and a harness- for council to make a deci- and hats make only a small Conservation Area Steering maker's bench. sion as to the future of the portion of the store's overall Committee, Councillor Based on a recommenda- historic log house. profits. MacEachern suggested the tion from the Heritage Although there was con- Sport Mart Aurora is possibility of locating the Advisory Committee in June, siderable discussion no deci- another outlet that has not building in Sheppard's Bush 2003, council approved an sion was made at that time. been greatly affected by as a permanent site and agreement with Whitwell Developments to move the she received a positive Acro Tumbling Clinics/Classes R.C.L Col. Fred Tilson V.C. response. house to a temporary loca- It was proposed that the tion on the town-owned Branch 385 Aurora house be used for Leslie Street property until a New session Starts November 11, 2008 Remembrance service Community Programming in permanent location could be Great for Acro Dancers, and Cheer Leaders found. partnership with the Leisure Core Training Gymnastics Centre Services Department and In June, 2005, the the Conservation Authority. Advisory Committee 905-88-44-COR Remembrance Dinner Her Notice of Motion was received an update on the for staff to meet with house and staffers were Saturday, November 8th, Authority staff and the asked to bring forward a fur- Ontario Heritage Trust to ther report outlining progress 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cocktails explore her proposal further with respect to finding a per- and that a capital item be manent future location and 7 p.m. Dinner at the branch included in the 2009 budget. an update on restoration. 588 Edward Ave. Richmond Hill unit #55 105 Industrial Parkway North In October, 2007, the In September, 2006, staff www.coretraininggymnastics.ca Heritage Advisory members advised they were Ask about Our P.A. Day Camps Committee recommended Remembrance Parade that the report entitled "Options for Relocation and Community Sunday, November 9th, Restoration of the Petch Log 10:30 a.m. ~ start at House" be received and an Special expenditure of $108,000 be FREE Presentation 240 Edward Street Aurora, included in the 2008 budget for restoration work. arrive at the Cenotaph 10:55 a.m. The committee also rec- “Baby Boomers Face Grief” for service. Approx. 45 min. ommended that Whitwell Developments fulfill the obli- a presentation by Jane Galbraith gations related to its agree- (author of Baby Boomers Face Grief: Survival recovery) Service at Cenotaph ment with the town to perma- nently relocate the structure Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 and it was suggested that it Wednesday November 5, 2008 be relocated to town-owned start at 10:55 a.m. land on the southeast corner 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. of Industrial Parkway and St. AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY Len Whines John's Sideroad. Poppy Chairman The house was built in Jane’s book will be available and 25% of 15145 Yonge St. (South of Wellington) Branch 385 1844 and is said to be the book sales will be donated to Hospice King Aurora oldest house in Aurora. In 1990, several artifacts For more information call 905-773-0155 or website: www.hospicekingaurora.ca from the Petch family were given to the Aurora Museum, including the surviving parts of an ensemble worn by Thompson Funeral Home 12 - THE AURORAN, Week of November 4, 2008

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In August, 1977, Mike Bebbington, his brother Bob, bone, Mike Nease on trumpet, Scott Alexander on bass FSCO # M 08001523 Bruce Green and Jean Ellis of the Harbourfront on Wheels guitar and John Roby on keyboard all the old traditional staff visited the Aurora pool with a message of water safe- Dixieland classics were played. ty. While the band was taking a break, members of They presented their lessons in humourous skits and Theatre Aurora entertained with music featuring the were sponsored by the Metro Red Cross Water Safety English Music Hall songs. Committee with grants from Sports and Recreation & Home Decor Canada and the United Way. A LETTER FROM THE PAST Classes began with the viewing of water safety films 15% OFF our special price with this ad. produced by the Red Cross after which the class was While going through some old files Auroran columnist Expires November 30, 2008 taken to poolside where the skits were performed. Dick Illingworth came across an undated letter and pack- Lighting Gallery. Oak Ridges Red Cross officials estimated that 40 per cent of age from Mathew and Anne Bartley Smith of HighTor. Lights Ontario's residents didn’t know how to swim and the soci- The letter stated it was obvious from his writings that ety planned to continue its hard-hitting campaign to edu- he shared the same love of the English language as they cate the public on water safety. did and the package contained the First Folio of William with Style! Shakespeare, the actual words, with original type. SANTA CLAUS PARADE They found the publisher who had published a limited edition and ordered two copies, one for them and one for In November, 1988, Aurorans proved they were Santa Illingworth. Bloomington Side Rd. Claus fans first and football fanatics second when they It was pointed out that all of Shakespeare's writing In-Home lined Yonge Street to cheer on the town's annual Santa might have been lost if it had not been for two former N Consultation Yonge St. Hwy. 400 Claus Parade. Available King Rd. Hwy. 404 actors, who have been forgotten by history, who decided MURRAY There were fears that the Grey Cup game would have that someone should collect and preserve the plays of F E I S S 905-773-9989 an adverse effect on the parade but the fears quickly dis- their friend Will. appeared when the hundreds of participants and thou- The letter concluded with the comment that it was 13130 Yonge St., Oak Ridges - R. Hill (South of Bloomington Road, across from McDonald’s) sands of spectators joined in to share the parade. thrilling to read the original type of Henry V's exhortation to his troops at Agincourt and Hamlet's soliloquies. MUSIC TO PLEASE EVERYONE In February, 1993, there was music to please everyone When You Want It Done Right at Aurora's Winterfest which featured Doug Gibson's Band at the Town Hall and the York Symphony Orchestra at the York Region’s Choice for Home Renovations Aurora High School. The YSO, under the direction of Roberto De Clara, got the evening off to a rousing start with Donald Coakley's "Bonavista Harbour" capturing the music and magic of Newfoundland. ALL RENOVATIONS

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Call Steve Miller at 416-439-6557 905-773-2868 [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] www.malinaart.com THE AURORAN, Week of November 4, 2008 - 15 Senior Scape Part Two The poppy - Flower of Remembrance By IAN SWEET However, by the fall of her return to France, she Until 1996, Poppy material Aurora Legion 1917, the war had taken its toll decided to use handmade was made at the “Vetcraft”, In 1915, during one of the on Dr.McCrae and he con- Poppies to raise money for the sheltered workshops run by darkest periods of World War I, tracted pneumonia and destitute children from the Veterans Affairs Canada.The Woodworking a Canadian doctor, meningitis, dying January war-torn areas of the country. work provided a small source Lieutenant-Colonel John 28th, 1918. Following her example, the of income for disabled ex-serv- interest increasing Alexander McCrae, was serv- He was buried with full mil- Great War Veterans’ ice persons and their depen- ing in the trenches near Ypres, itary honours in Wimereux Association in Canada (the dants, allowing them to take By BRIAN WARBURTON Belgium, in the area tradition- Cemetery, not far from the predecessor of The Royal an active part in maintaining ally referred to as “Flanders”. fields of Flanders.Before he Canadian Legion) officially the tradition of Remembrance. The Aurora Seniors Association (ASA) represents a diverse He tended to hundreds of died however, John McCrae adopted the Poppy as its When it no longer became cultural group united in the goal of creating a common lifestyle in wounded soldiers every day, had the satisfaction of knowing Flower of Remembrance. practical for Veterans Affairs the elder years. including those who had been that his poem had been a suc- Since 1921, the Poppy has Canada to maintain the This aspiration is a work in progress and characterizes cus- affected by the German’s use cess.It was first published in been adopted as the Flower of “Vetcraft”operations, the toms and practices, which govern seniors’collaboration together, of deadly chlorine gas. the English magazine “Punch” Remembrance for the war Legion volunteered to take on to produce excellence in senior community affairs, while cooper- After one particularly terri- in December, 1915, and it had dead of Britain, France, the the continuing responsibility ating as a well-functioning group. ble day of fighting, one of become the most popular United States and other coun- for the production of Poppies. The ASA is a combination of a playground for seniority, and McCrae’s closest friends, poem of the Great War. tries. Today, poppies are the an establishment to improve individual abilities able to cope bet- Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, was After the end of the War, In Canada, traditionally the reminders of those 117,000 ter in a world where technology changes with mind boggling killed and buried in a nearby and particularly due to the poppies which were worn Canadians who died while rapidity, challenging seniors’capacity to maintain a meaningful makeshift grave. poem, an American, Moina were made by disabled fighting for peace:we wear presence in the world of technology. McCrae noticed that Belle Michael thought that a Veterans beginning in 1922, them as reminders of the hor- The ASA is a place that attempts to satisfy many seniors and almost immediately after, wild Poppy worn over the heart under the sponsorship of the rors of conflict and the pre- clearly does that for a great many, and while we do not all share poppies began to bloom would be a fitting tribute to all Department of Soldiers Civil ciousness of the peace they the same cultural origins, we expect to share the same future between the many wooden those who fought for peace. Re-establishment. fought so hard to achieve. and add to our collective benefit. crosses that marked the She made a personal pledge Ever since members of the ASA woodshop constructed 50 graves. to keep the faith and vowed FAMILY LAW LAWYER bird nesting boxes in the spring of 2008, interest in wood work- It was there that he penned always to wear a red Poppy of ing has been increasing. his second last and most Flanders Fields as a sign of Patrick M.Gaffney The boxes were used by birds in Aurora through this year’s famous poem entitled “In remembrance and as an Practicing all aspects of Family Law to breeding season, and this initiative was followed by the construc- Flanders Fields”: emblem for keeping the faith resolve parenting, support, and property tion of a replica of the Aurora Post Office clock tower. issues arising from separating families. In Flanders Fields the poppies blow with all who died. A practitioner of Collaborative Family The clock tower helped decorate and define the Aurora Between the crosses, row on row, She also arranged for dis- Law Ð a client controlled, lawyer assisted, Seniors’award winning Canada Day Parade float last summer, out-of-court process focussing on achieving That mark our place;and in the sky abled veterans to make the mutually acceptable solutions. and interest is translating into increased membership and the The larks, still bravely singing, fly Poppies with the profits from capabilities of members, male and female, who spend quality ¥ 1/2 hour free consultation Scarce heard amid the guns below. their sale going to help veter- ¥ accepts Legal Aid time, planning and making a variety of items, attracts attention The flowers and the larks ans and their families. #201 - 16610 Bayview Avenue,Newmarket and curiosity from exploratory novices who are encouraged to serve as reminders of nature's In 1920, during a visit to the PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0023 pursue woodworking. ability to withstand the United States, a French e-mail: [email protected] For this year’s Halloween celebration the ASA woodworkers destructive elements of war by woman, Anna Guerin, learned were requested to construct a full size wood coffin to add a dec- men, a symbol of hope in a of the custom of wearing a orative theme to the ASA Halloween Luncheon and the Friday period of human despair. Poppy for remembrance.On Night Dance.This was accomplished and Ron Coe modeled it for me with the coffin on end and Ron standing up, and looking pret- ty lively considering the circumstance. This program eases fear www.youngdrivers.com News of the coffin reached the Aurora Town Parks Department whose interest was awakened and who requested of hospitalized children two for their use, which were constructed and saw service at the Haunted Forest evening presented by the Town of Aurora recent- An Aurora woman is one with puzzles, games, and Nov.11 - Tues.& Thurs. ly and which was illustrated on the front page of The Auroran last of four volunteers who is pertinent information about Evenings - 4 weeks week week.The Town will find a secure place to preserve these working with area schools to the hospital as well as a small items for future events. make the fear of children gift from Southlake. In addition, the Aurora Community Arboretum Society going to the hospital go away. Included in a session are requested the construction of six sturdy cold frames for starting Sylvie Hoyer of Tyler authentic x-rays used to show 905-726-4132 seeds and for seedlings, and these have been constructed and Street told The Auroran she is broken bones and items that are in use. “quite proud”of the program. have been swallowed acci- The Arboretum Society is having a huge impact on the “It is our aim to take the dently. Holland River Parkway, and it is a pleasure to report that the ASA fear of hospitals out of young Students are given the MOON GARDEN opportunity to dress in woodshop has been helpful in the Society’s fine cultural endeav- children’s hearts and to pre- RESTAURANT Since 1969 ours and that more ASA members are involved in the ongoing pare them should they need gowns, masks and gloves, to $ 95 Arboretum initiative. Southlake’s services,”she use stethoscopes and blood Dinner for 4 - 3232 Hillary House has been storing a sleigh for at least 50 years said.“Our team is donating pressure cuffs, and role play SPECIALSPECIAL 4 - and perhaps longer and they have decided that it should be their time, expertise, gas and as surgeons examining their 4 Egg Rolls refurbished and members of the ASA woodshop have risen to food allowances.” patients. Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls this challenge. The Travelling Road Show, For more information Ja Doo Wings Among the members performing these works are Jack Hirst, as the group is known, is an regarding the Travelling Road Beef Pepper Black Bean Sauce Bill Moore and Ron Coe on the cold frames plus those same intiative of the Community Show, contact 905-895-4521, Vegetable Lo Mein extension 2169, or visit the members and John Scherrer on the sleigh and coffins. Resources Department at Chicken Fried Rice Southlake Regional Health website at southlakeregion- The ASA will take possession of the sleigh early in November TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY and the work will require refurbishing of woodwork and paint, Centre in Newmarket, once al.org/volunteers.travel- Fully Licensed under L.L.B.O. 15229 Yonge St., Aurora Just south of Wellington. plus iron work and paint, with the existing iron rusted but not too known as York County lingroadshow.html. Parking in behind.905-727-3101 badly. Hospital. What is believed to be woven horse hair upholstery stuffing, The program is run will be removed and returned to Hillary House and the area through volunteers who exposed refurbished with other material. devote their time to educate THE RESPECT The restored sleigh is destined to be parked for display on the Grade 1 students in York lawn in front of Hillary House for the Christmas season, and is Region and Simcoe County I DESERVE sure to bring back memories for many seniors from a world about the hospital experi- before snow-mobiles. ence. The people you encounter will The ASA Tuesday evening movie November 11th, starting at Each session lasts about 6.30 p.m.will be “Houdini's Death Defying Acts”, starring 90 minutes and covers a vari- ensure your dignity in every Catherine Zeta-Jones, Guy Pearce, and Timothy Spall. ety of topics to help ease stu- aspect of daily life. Refreshments will be served in this very popular rendezvous. dents into the hospital experi- For those who have not visited the centre previously, other ence, by helping to overcome activities are open or in progress, including the pool room, the fears and to introduce the JOIN US FOR OUR darts club, and the chess club. hospital as a friendly and ANNUAL BAZAAR If you are not a member, seniors are welcome to join. familiar place. A shopping and dining trip is planned to Buffalo November Southlake volunteers have Saturday, Nov. 8th • 10am - 2pm 24th, which includes an evening tour of the Festival of Lights. already taken their show into “The personal contact I have with You will require a valid Canadian passport for this trip which a number of public and pri- the staff is warm and genuine. will provide change of scenery shopping, coach transportation vate schools in Aurora, I always feel like they’re Newmarket and Richmond and a refreshing change of setting to find those special gifts glad to see me.” Park Place Manor which can make a trip so pleasurable. Hill. On Friday, November 7th, between 4 p.m.and 8 p.m., the The maximum number of retirement residence ASA will host an “Open House Membership Drive”at which light children during each visit is 15055 Yonge St., Aurora, ON refreshments will be served. limited to 25 and there is a A new ASA membership, purchased at this open house program fee of $75 per class. www.chartwellreit.ca Call 905-727-2952 event, will include the remainder of 2008, and all of 2009. The fee covers a booklet 16 - THE AURORAN, Week of November 4, 2008