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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 11 No. 2 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of November 2, 2010 Recount?? There could be a recount in last along with Councillor Wilson who is week’s municipal election. 28 votes short of the eighth councillor Aurora's outgoing council will meet position." Tuesday to vote on a ballot recount In a report released Friday, Mr. request from Councillor Stephen Leach said that if council votes in Granger. favour of recounting every ballot cast The date was set Friday afternoon at advance polls and October 25, the after Mr. Granger made tentative recount must take place within 15 enquiries on how to go about asking days of the resolution's passage. for a recount earlier in the week. "Any recount would be conducted As the votes came in on October in accordance with the Act and pre- 25, Mr. Granger was overtaken in the scribed regulations," Mr. Leach wrote. last moments by newcomer Paul Pirri "In addition, the Act specifies that for the eighth seat on Council by 21 where a recount is conducted it shall votes. be 'in the same manner as the original In an email to Town Clerk John count.'" Leach, Mr. Granger asked for the Recounts on votes for specific recount based on the margin of votes candidates are not recommended by among himself, Mr. Pirri, and tenth the supplier of the tabulator equip- place finisher Councillor Al Wilson. ment, he added. Town staff would be "Further to the official results that used to in the recount and any costs have been posted for the Municipal would come from the Town's election election October 25, 2010, there is reserve account, he said. only a 21-vote differential in my eligi- Although calls to Mr. Granger were bility for the eighth councillor position Please see page 15

Big and Little Brothers, along with staff members and Big and Little Sisters, offered help last week bringing much needed food to the Aurora Food Pantry. They didnʼt have far to go, since Court date set Jan. 13 both operations share space on Industrial Parkway South, in the building formerly used by Phyllis Morris and the Town's Corporation of the Town of Aurora", Aurora Cable TV. The building, owned by Cable TV owner Jim Irvine, has been leased out to external counsel will now present would affect various related mat- the Food Pantry and the Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations. their motion "to obtain disclosure of ters, including whether or not tax- Auroran photo by David Falconer the true identities of the anony- payers would still be on the hook, mous bloggers", in her lawsuit - Mr. Winkler's written reply was sim- which also names Aurora bloggers ple. Defeated Black won’t decide Bill Hogg, Richard Johnson, and "The only amendment made Elizabeth Bishenden - on January was to the style of cause of the pro- 13, 2011. ceedings to make it clear that Ms. The date was confirmed to The Morris was, and is, suing in respect on Liberal nomination...yet Auroran both by Ms. Morris and to the damage done to her reputa- external counsel Howard Winkler. tion in relation to the office she held Outgoing Mayor of King Township get rested." She told the Auroran at the time When asked how the change in at the time of publication," he said. Margaret Black said she had no Ms. Black was acclaimed that she made her decision after the claim last week, which made "The nature of the action remains immediate plans to set her sights once Newmarket-Aurora's Federal Liberal seeing what lay ahead for King. the suit come simply from "Phyllis as it always was." again on the Federal Liberal nomina- nomination on August 12, 2009 after a "On November 30, there were a Morris" rather than "Phyllis Morris, The lawsuit is one of the issues tion for Newmarket-Aurora following three-way race for the position against couple of applications before us and In her capacity as Mayor of the her defeat in the October 25 election. former Aurora Mayor Tim Jones and I thought they needed strong Please see page 7 Ms. Black came in second in the Newmarket Councillor Chris leadership," she said when she made mayor's race to Steve Pellegrini. Mr. Emanuel, who was re-elected to his her decision. "I realized my heart is in Briefly Pellegrini secured the mayor's seat by council seat last week. King, my passion for life is in King and 577 votes. Mr. Jones bowed out of the race I believe King really needs me at this Hearing in 2011 "It's very recent," Ms. Black told the previous June, throwing his time. There is much to do and it's The Town of Aurora's ongoing battle with the West Hill Redevelopment Corporation The Auroran last week on her future support behind Ms. Black. Councillor where I should be. over the unauthorized destruction of 118 trees earlier this summer will carry over into the New Year. plans following her defeat. "It is a very Emanuel withdrew his name at the "I think at the local level we're A judicial pre-trial has been scheduled on the matter for February 18 at 11:30 am. recent thing that has happened. My end of the following month. really dealing with issues that affect A tentative trial date is set for April 4 at 9 a.m. present plans are to return to being a Ms. Black decided to drop the people's lives, their quality of life and The Town filed a total of nine charges against West Hill Redevelopment this summer lawyer. I guess you never say never, Liberal nomination last December, will really have an impact. At this point and owners Joe and Wilf Lebovic over the trees at 1796 Bloomington Road. I can't see changing from being a local According to the Town, a permit would have been required for the destruction of sever- but I don't have any immediate plans. opting instead to seek re-election as al of the trees in question, a permit which was not sought. I'm going to take a couple of weeks to Mayor of King. politician."

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 905-713-6713. Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North. Visitors are As part of Holocaust Education Week, you are invited to The Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, presents TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 welcome for only $2. For more information call Ray at 905- Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge Street to view a screen- Aurora’s own jazz pianist Paul Neufeld in a series of Sunday At 7.30 p.m. join the festivities at the Aurora Seniors’ 727-6168. ing of the short film, Pigeon. The event begins at 7 p.m. Sessions. “Eclectic Jazz” features an intimate afternoon of Centre, 5 Municipal Drive, as the Evergreen Choir, under the * * * * Following the film, Holocaust survivor, Roman Ziegler, will the Juno award winning Neufeld on the Centre’s spectacular direction of Richard Heinzle, presents "A Joyous Sound". York Highlands Chorus is an award-winning a capella share his personal testimony. Pigeon recounts a rare and Yamaha C7 piano with special guest Michael Occhipinti on Tickets are adults $5, children, 14 and under, free. Tickets Sweet Adelines chorus, a group of women who gather startling act of humanity. Roman Ziegler is the youngest of guitar. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Centre, or at the areavailable at the Seniors’ Centre or at the door. Tuesday evenings at the Old Fire Hall, Newmarket, to sing, eight children and the sole survivor of his family. He spent 31 door. Event begins at 2 p.m. Call 905-713-1818 or Refreshments will be served at intermission. share in the harmony of friendship and learn the barbershop months in four slave labour and concentration camps before [email protected] for further information. CONTINUING art form. York Highlands is always looking for new women being liberated in May, 1945. He has lived in Canada since THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 The Aurora Probus Club meets every second who share the love of a capella music. Call Karen at 905- 1958 and is the co-author of Voice From the Heart. This Aurora’s Pine Tree Potters’ Guild will host an “Empty Wednesday of the month at the Aurora Legion. 726-2113 or Vikki at [email protected]. event is suitable for youth as well as adults. For more infor- Bowls” fund-raising event to benefit the York Region Food Memberships consist of retired and semi-retired * * * * mation call 905-727-1935. Network and Welcoming Arms. The event will take place at PROfessional and BUSiness people, hence the name. New The Upper Canada Chordsmen, Aurora-Newmarket’s SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 the Aurora Cultural Centre (Church Street School) with lunch members are welcome. For more information, call Marilyn award winning chorus, is looking for male singers. The group The annual Hadley Grange Crafters Craft and Gift Sale from noon to 2 p.m. and dinner from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Munslow at 905-727-9344 or Bob Saunders at 905-841- meets every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old takes place at 16105 Yonge St, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets now available at Aurora Used Books, 95 Edward 3558. Fire Hall, 140 Main Street South, in Newmarket. Entrance is the first driveway north of St. John's Sideroad. Street. For the price of a ticket, guests may choose from hun- * * * * * * * * * * * * dreds of handmade pottery bowls. Chefs from various GRANAurora, the local Grandmothers To Grandmothers The Optimist Club of Aurora meets the first Wednesday A Christmas Craft and Bake Sale will be held at the Aurora restaurants will be on hand to serve their signature group, meets monthly to raise awareness, generate funds of each month at the Aurora Legion. New members are wel- Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South, gourmet soups and artisan breads. For further information, and lobby on behalf of the grandmother care-givers in AIDS- come. Call 905-727-5012 for more information. featuring 30 unique vendors featuring handmade dolls, doll click on www.pinetreepotters.ca. ravaged Africa. For more information call Kay at 905-841- * * * * clothes, toys, bags, bows, cards, jewelry, soaps, candy and * * * * 9318 or Joan at 905-727-5586. The Aurora Lions Club meets the second and fourth honey. The Mission fund-raiser will also feature a silent auc- The Aurora Chamber of Commerce regular formal * * * * Thursdays at the Aurora Lions Hall, corner of Mosley and tion, bake table, face painting, and a coffee/lunch room. Networking Breakfast meeting in November will be held Alateen meets every Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's Victoria Streets. Co-ed club welcomes new members. For Activity begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. today at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Course, 4 Pinnacle Trail, Presbyterian Church, corner of Victoria and Mosley Streets. further information, call 905-727-6079. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Aurora from 7.30 to 9 a.m. This event is sponsored by Hotline Al-Anon meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Aurora United * * * * Rooms with a View Décor and Photography Show and to HR, and offers a hot buffet breakfast and both formal and Church on Yonge Street. For more information go to al- Martha's Table runs every Thursday in the hall of St. Sale at The Aurora Cultural Centre today. Each room in the informal networking. Cost is $20 for members, or $30 for anon.alateen.on.ca. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, corner of Mosley and Centre will be decorated local interior decorators, and guests. * * * * Victoria Streets. The volunteer-operated program is offered enhanced with photographs from professional photogra- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 The Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society meets on the between 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Lunch cost is minimal. phers. Tickets are $10, in advance at the Centre, or at the A jitterbug ball, to support Hospice King-Aurora, will be fourth Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Royal Please see page 15 door. The event starts at 11 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. held this evening. Visit www.hospicekingaurora.ca for further For further information, phone 905-713-1818 or information. To purchase tickets, contact HKA at 905-773- [email protected]. 0155 or at [email protected]. Some raffle tickets TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 and sponsorships are still available. Paul Henderson will be guest speaker at the 2nd annu- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 al Aurora Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast today at DiNardo’s From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Aurora Seniors’ Centre Banquet Hall, and the $25 ticket includes a hot breakfast. If presents its Christmas Bazaar. Vendors from the Farmers’ you want a ticket, phone 905-506-0566. Market, ASA group baking, woodshop, sewing, knitting, and WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 many other crafters will be on hand for the event. Newmarket-Aurora Member of Parliament Lois Brown * * * * hosts an Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business After The Town of Aurora's Heritage Advisory Committee Five gathering at her office, 16600 Bayview Avenue, Suite invites you to the Old House Seminars event to take place at 206 in Newmarket today from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. the Church Street School (Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Refreshments will be served and there will be a door prize. Church St.). There is no charge for this event, but it is limited to a maxi- * * * * mum of 50 people and you must register on the chamber’s Trinity Anglican Church on Victoria Street, will be the website in advance. location for the 'Merry Christmas Tree Bazaar' from 9.30 a.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 to 2 p.m. Lunch will be available between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Amnesty International hosts a discussion on the death Included in the bazaar will be a silent auction, bake table, penalty, at Trinity Anglican Church, the Rectory (house Christmas tree items, attic treasures, collectibles and jewel- behind church), 79 Victoria St., Aurora. Event begins at 7 ry. Proceeds from the event will go to the ACW Outreach and 30p.m. For more information call 905-713-6713. parish projects. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Join artist Bill Lewochko to learn about the art of car- The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is holding a New tooning, and develop your own cartoon characters and style Member Orientation today at the Chamber office, 14483 at the Aurora Public Library today from 10 a.m. to noon. This Yonge Street, corner of Industrial Parkway South from 7.30 event is for children aged 9 to 14 and the cost of $10 includes to 8.45 a.m. This event is open to members who have joined all materials. the Chamber since April, 2010. Cost is complimentary. * * * * NOVEMBER 25 THROUGH 27 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Women’s League holds their “A Chorus Line” will be performed at St. Andrew's 15th annual Christmas Fair and Artisans Craft Sale today in College at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by the Lynett Hall, 16 Catherine Avenue. Events begin at 9 a.m. emailing Jane Bedard at [email protected] or by call- and continue until 2 p.m. ing 905-727-3178 extension. 260. For more information, visit * * * * http://www.sac.on.ca. The York Regional Police Male Chorus will host their NOVEMBER 27-28 18th Annual “In Harmony With The Community” fundraising The Optimist Club of Aurora holds its annual book sale concert at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 17955 Leslie at the Aurora Public Library, Saturday, November 27, from 8 St., Newmarket. The concert, which starts at 7.30 p.m., will a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, November 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 feature the new York Regional Police Youth Band, the p.m. Waterloo Regional Police Male Chorus, the Halton Regional SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Police Chorus and the York Regional Police Male Chorus. The Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair Holiday Funds will be shared between community non-profit organi- Edition will be held at the Aurora Cultural Centre, (Church zations and the York Regional Police Male Chorus. Tickets Street School) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Your favourite remain at $10 per person and can be purchased from any Aurora market vendors will be in attendance throughout the chorus member or by calling 905-727-9676 or emailing Centre, with produce and artisan goods just in time for the [email protected]. holiday season. Free children’s craft activity is planned from * * * * 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Aurora’s Gregg Lawless in Concert, with special guests WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 John Sheard and Fergus Marsh, will be at the Aurora A Children Wish Foundation Christmas Tree Raffle hap- Cultural Centre beginning at 8 p.m. Accompanying Gregg is pens today at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre The tree, donated John Sheard, pianist for Stuart McLean's Vinyl Café, and for- by Home Hardware will be on display from October 18 to mer Bruce Cockburn bassist Fergus Marsh. Tickets are $10 December 1 when the draw will take place. Tickets are $2 (students and seniors), $15 adult and $45 for a family. The each or 3 for $5. Centre is located at 22 Church Street (the Church Street SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 School.) For more information call 905-713-1818 or York Region Community Choir Presents "Classics of [email protected]. Christmas", a concert celebrating the Holiday Season. at 2 * * * * p.m. at the Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street. Tickets A Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon, sponsored by St. are $10 and may be obtained by calling Heather at 905-853- Andrew's Guild, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. The 6925. annual event offers home-baked goods, Christmas crafts, * * * * and "treasures." Stay for lunch, which will be served between Amnesty International hosts its annual Writeathon, from 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The church is located at the corner of 2 to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library. Write cards of sup- Victoria and Mosley Streets. port to human rights defenders. For more information call THE AURORAN, Week of November 2, 2010 - 3 Morris may start her own blog With her time as Mayor a blog she would do her "That might be a format I yet, but right now I am in of Aurora coming to a close, "utmost to ensure that it might use. I haven't had a the information gathering Phyllis Morris may have her carries with it as much chance to reflect on that stage." sights set on entering the integrity as humanly possi- blogosphere. ble”. When asked earlier last "One thing I have week what she saw in her learned is that the written HONSBERGER future, Ms. Morris cited both word can really hurt," she TRAFFIC TICKET AGENCY her Court and Tribunal said. "Responsibilities MEGAN HONSBERGER, B.A. Agent diploma "and pas- come with freedom of Former Prosecutor sion for writing" as possible speech. It is great that peo- Licensed Paralegal With the Law Society of Upper Canada outlets. ple can sit at their keypad "I have a passion for at home on their computer [email protected] writing, so between that and share ideas and and the knowledge I have thoughts but I know of 905-841-8116 learned about the workings many who do it in a positive Providing Traﬃc Law advice since 1982 of local and regional poli- way. tics, and GTA politics, you "I hope to be one of them might be seeing me sitting - if and when I choose to next to you at the table," write a blog." she told The Auroran. If she goes down this DAMIR VRANCIC "There are lots of ways route, Ms. Morris said oth- LAW OFFICE to get the word out and to ers could be able to com- raise issues that are impor- ment if she had a forum that BUSINESS LAW, tant to the community and would allow for that and she REAL ESTATE, may be of interest to them," would look at others' best WILLS & ESTATES she added. "I would like to practices to see conduct on celebrate some of the great other blogs. things about this Town and "There used to be a 905-841-6411 getting back to the pen great one for the Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 would be one way to do that Foundation of Canadian - or the keyboard." Municipalities where you The Haunted Forest which took place last week in When asked if she was could go on and pose a Sheppard's Bush was once again a huge success going to start her own blog, question to others who are with a long line up waiting their turn to enter the Ms. Morris said that she in, so you could have a NOW OPEN forest, even though it was raining. Above, the chan- was in "the information municipal blog that raises neling person is Mishaela Kostesky-Simpson, gathering stage at the questions with other munic- Aurora Teen Idol 2009. moment" and that "if and ipalities so that you can Auroran photo by David Falconer when" she decided to write share information. Clothing Boutique 42 Wellington St. E, Aurora, ON L4G 1H6 905.841.8185 Aurora musician home for concert www.denimdivastore.com Noted Aurora musician focusing on his Music songs from his collection of Tickets are available from Gregg Lawless will have the Through Literacy Initiatives. three CDs, as well as new the Cultural Centre in all-too-rare opportunity to The former student of Dr. material," said the Aurora advance or at the door. play a concert before a G.W. Williams Secondary Cultural Centre's program "We plan to jump from pop hometown crowd on School will bring two guests coordinator Jane Taylor in a to blues to Celtic - and wher- Saturday, November 13, at 8 with him for the November 13 statement. "His music is ever the mood takes us," said p.m. when he plays the concert - John Sheard, diverse, and his song writing Mr. Lawless. "I also love to tell Aurora Cultural Centre. pianist for CBC Radio's Vinyl draws comparisons from stories in my concerts - so Known to many for his Cafe, and bassist Fergus James Taylor to David much so that people ask me eclectic musical influences - March who often toured with Wilcox." to recount them again and AURORA, ONTARIO and to countless Canadian Bruce Cockburn. Tickets range in price again. Add John Sheard and students as his Francophone "Lawless, an indie vocal from $10 to $15, with the Fergus Marsh to the mix, and Now hiring a alter-ego Gregg LeRock - Mr. and guitar specialist will per- option of obtaining a family you've got a Party Capital Hair Stylist with min. 3 yrs. experience Lawless has recently been form his clever toe-tapping rate. cocktail." Contact Henny 905-727-8222 Society looking for volunteers If you are interested in renovated “Library Room” be open for set hours. ELECTMAYOR the history of Aurora and at the Aurora Cultural The orientation will want to learn more about Centre. take place Thursday, the Aurora Historical The group is looking November 11th, from 1 Society’s collection, you for volunteers who are p.m. to 3 p.m. in the get your chance next interested in completing “Library Room” at the month. research requests and Aurora Cultural Centre Thank You Aurora The Society is hosting manning the “Research (22 Church Street). a Collection Volunteer Room” at the Aurora Light refreshments will Orientation Day for those Cultural Centre so it can be served. For Your Support! volunteers interested in working with the archival documents in the newly I am honoured by the trust and confidence you have placed in me and commit to making every effort to ensure your trust is well-founded. Aurora It has been a fabulous experience. I met wonderful people — and made many new 14799 Yonge St Seniors (905) 841 3200 friends. 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By RON WALLACE All-way stops prevalent in Aurora Yet another four-way stop has been born in Aurora, and I say, enough is enough. This one, in the south end of town at the intersection of McClellan Way and Loraview Lane on one side and Briardale Road on the other, certainly is not my idea of what a four-way stop is all about. A four-way stop should be put in just prior to the installation of traffic signals because the intersection is so busy with cars. There is one intersection in Aurora that qualifies for a traffic light, in my estimation, and that’s Kennedy Street and Murray Drive. Always busy. In the case of McClellan Way, Briardale is a “no-exit” Above, is an Aurora Council and we’re not even sure of the year. Could have been any year between street, so how could it possibly have enough auto traffic 1961 and 1963, We also don’t know all the players in the photograph. Do you? We recognize Clarence to warrant a four-way stop? Davis, who was Reeve, seated second from left, Mayor Keith Nisbet next to him; and Jack Williamson, Two former councillors’ comments come to mind. standing, third from right. We believe the woman is Councillor Jean Moffatt who became Deputy Reeve The late Councillor Herb McKenzie would always vote in 1964, and the rest of them are staff members or councillors. If you can help us out, call 905-727-3300. in favour of what the neighbourhood wanted, because Since we don’t know the answers, this is not a contest. “they had to live there, so they must know what’s going on...” and former Councillor Judith Ochalski was opposed to the stop sign at Orchard Heights and Hill Drive, Letters to the Editor because eastbound Orchard Heights traffic would slide through the intersection in the wintertime because of the hill. College grads face under-employment Whether that’s true or not, I don’t know but the stop sign is still there. in addition to unemployment, he says The same argument can be used for eastbound (or is it northbound, because the road curves just before the To the editor, College graduates need Post graduate programs els need to address this stop sign) McClellan Way. to find work in these fields, at Community Colleges are issue now, or we may see The road goes downhill to the stop sign, and I can Today, the unemploy- due to their training and becoming popular now, due our young, educated and only wonder if a snowstorm will cause cars to slide ment rate in Ontario is 8.8 advanced studies in liberal to this high under-employ- talented people migrate out through the intersection this winter. per cent, according to arts. ment and unemployment of Canada to the United Aurora is so over-run with all-way stop intersections Statistics Canada. These graduates often rate for the recent gradu- States, or to other places that it’s tough to remember the ones that aren’t. That unemployment rate carry a student loan of ates. where they can find jobs in For example, you must stop if you’re north or south- is high enough but many about $14,000 to $16,000, However, this option their intended field of bound on Temperance Street, but there is no stop for young college and universi- on the average and they may not be open for many employment. east or westbound traffic on Reuben Street. ty graduates face under- need to pay off this debt. young college-aged people, This is a huge loss to And Reuben can hardly be called a street at all, employment. This task seems to be since it requires financing our society. beginning at Yonge Street and dead-ending just west of Instead of getting a job even a larger problem due the cost of another year of Temperance. in their related field, the to the fact that many stu- tuition and room and board. Jim Jackson It’s about a block and a half long. college grads seek any dents can only find part- Governments at all lev- Aurora And, speaking of silliness, whatever happened to the type of work for a pay check time work, rather than full- report promised to me after six months of the installation and wind up working at a time work; and these jobs of stop signs at Kennedy and George? warehouse, or at a big box usually pay just the mini- There is an intersection that is not an intersection. store, doing clerk duties, or mum wage. South George Street is several feet west of its north- unpacking boxes of mer- Many of the 21 to 26- “Aurora’s Independent ern namesake, and while I went along with it when I was chandise during a night year-olds seem to be out of on council, I asked for a report on whether it was work- shift! luck and they need some Community Newspaper” ing. There have been some functional government pro- That was at least six years ago, and I was promised gains in the employment grams to help them find Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. the report in six months. field, such as transporta- jobs to get a decent start in at 95 Edward Street, Obviously, because the signs are still there, the all- tion and warehousing; how- life. Aurora, L4G 1W1 way stops are working. ever, there has been a Students flood the Drivers will, apparently, get used to anything, but in sharp decline in employ- employment centres which Publisher Emeritus Aurora, all-way stops are overkill. ment in the professional, are operating now, and they Either do every intersection, or start removing some scientific and technical desperately seek any lead Rosemary Schumaker signs. services. for a job. 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His father purchased Advertising Main Number Bob Ince 905-727-3300 [email protected] Classifieds Diane Buchanan 905-727-7128 the “Whimster” House [email protected] [email protected] Trish Miller-Kostin Facsimile Machine To the editor, His first wife, Frances sold. The roof was shingled [email protected] 905-727-2620 Evans Lee, was preparing The big house itself with real slate. The topic of Oct. 26 to move in along with the was very interesting. I was given the upstairs Editorial policy issue ‘'Poor Ronnie’, a family in 1952 but she There was a big boiler bedroom facing the street. Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not column on Page 4, was died suddenly so my for heating and slate shin- The living room and necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name read with great interest. brother, Dad and myself gles. dining rooms had beauti- and phone number, although number will not be published, and be limited to 600 My father, Lorne Lee, moved in without her. It had a huge basement ful oak and mahogany words. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents purchased the Whimster Later in the 50's Dad complete with a wine cel- sliding doors. protected by copyright. House, 21 Victoria Street married Connie Brody. lar under the front porch. These are my memo- (the number may have They had two daugh- The attic was large, as ries from living in that Advertising policy changed). ters, Mary Ann and Lorna. well. terrific house. Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the Mr. Lee was a practic- The property was huge I discovered a stack of value of an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publish- ing lawyer and was also and included a frontage "London Illustrated" dated Gordon Lee er prior to the following edition. serving as Town solicitor. on Wellington which Dad from the 1890s. La Salle, Quebec THE AURORAN, Week of November 2, 2010 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Reviewing the predictions By Stephen Somerville

enough votes from Mr. Dawe to make it a very close race. However, I was way off regarding the margin of victory; I was not at the Aurora Town Hall last Monday night to However, as a result of the negative reaction that I I thought he would win quite comfortably, but not in a land- watch the election results amongst the various candidates heard around town regarding the $6 million lawsuit slide. and their supporters. launched by Mayor Phyllis Morris against three citizens of The council race results really confused me. I was right Instead, I was in Newmarket traveling between two Aurora, I changed my mind. regarding John Abel, Michael Thompson, Sandra campaign offices as two of my friends were vying for coun- I thought Mr. Dawe would win quite comfortably, proba- Humfryes and Evelyn Buck. cil seats. bly by 1,000 votes, over Nigel Kean with Ms. Morris plac- However, I was way off base regarding the incumbents. And I am happy to report that they both won! ing a very close third. Councillor John Gallo and Councillor Wendy Geartner I have been a volunteer in various campaigns over the I believed that Evelyn Buck, who finished seventh last were the only two incumbents who were elected again. years and it is always exciting to be with a friend on their time, would garner the most council votes and become the This may have had something to do with the fact the first election night. deputy mayor. people may have considered these two councillors more You can see the full range of emotions at play as they Other than Ms. Buck, I had a real hard time picking the as "independents" and not as closely linked to Mayor wait for the ballot results: anticipation, the nervousness, rest of the candidates. Morris. and then, when the results are in; the relief when they find There were six incumbent councillors running again - I However, I thought this would be offset by the fact that out that they have won. predicted that - apart from Ms. Buck - incumbents Stephen both these councillors backed her lawsuit. It's one of the best parts of campaigning. Granger, Evelina MacEachern and Al Wilson would get in It could be simply that voters felt these two councillors In any event, democracy is alive and well in Aurora as again or none of the three would be elected. have done a good job and were worthy of re-election. we had five candidates seek the mayor’s chain of office There may be an "anti-incumbent" sentiment out there, On a slightly different note, The Auroran conducted an and 18 of our fellow citizens seek one of the eight council but without any real polling being published during the open on-line poll throughout the campaign and I was quite seats up for grabs. campaign, I felt so I had no real idea or feel for how deep dismissive of its relevance because individuals could vote To those who won - congratulations, and to those who this potential sentiment could be running. more than once if they changed computers. sought office - our thanks for trying. Assuming the three incumbents join Ms. Buck in getting The poll predicted Geoff Dawe at 50 per cent and he Your efforts to further democracy and to improve our re-elected, I forecast for the rest of the council seats up for actually received 55 per cent of the vote, while the predict- community are to be applauded. grabs - in order of votes:1. Milton Hart, 2. John ed versus actual results were also pretty similar for Ms. Last week, I made a number of election predictions: Abel, 3. Michael Thompson and 4 Sandra Humfryes. Morris, Mr. Kean and Mr. Clowater. Voter turnout will be 43 per cent, a five per cent How did I do? Not sure if this was pure coincidence or not. increase from 2006. Not too bad. This is really another way of saying And by the way, I still stand by my prediction that the I was all set to forecast that the mayoralty election was "mediocre at best". Leafs will finish seventh in their division and make it all the going to be closer than the 400 vote margin in 2006, with Voter turnout was about 38.5 percent, up only half a per way through to the Conference Finals next spring! Geoff Dawe winning by about 200 votes over the current cent from 2006. This really surprised me, especially in Mayor, with Nigel Kean finishing quite a bit back. light of the more than 50 per cent voter turnout in Toronto. Stephen can be contacted at: I thought that Mr. Kean and Mr. Clowater would siphon I was right regarding Geoff Dawe. [email protected] Letters to the Editor Candidate for mayor congratulates winners To the editor, ulate the new mayor and will be in good hands. without any bickering and I would also like to for the amazing effort that council on their victories. Let's hope that this hopefully no personal thank all of my team, they put together on my I would like to congrat- I am sure that the town group will get the job done blogs. especially my wife, Cathy, behalf. Thank you all of the residents who supported me with their kind words and Third time winner thanks the voters help as I went door to door. The residents of Aurora To the editor, was an uphill battle. of course, congratulations ensure that our decisions lications that are directly or are a class act and it was I am pleased that my to Mr. Dawe, Aurora's protect our community's indirectly critical of council. great to meet so many of I would like to thank the supporters once again mayor elect. best interests. I believe that did not them. electorate for re-electing placed their trust in me. My hope is that council In the past I have not serve the community well. Last but not least, to all me to council. Congratulations to all will have a productive four often responded to letters Going forward I will not of the candidates, win or This, my third election, incoming councillors and, years; and will at all times to the editors of local pub- allow what I consider to be lose, you worked hard. misrepresentations of facts Always be proud of your or irresponsible state- efforts and please never Numbers don’t add up: reader ments to remain unchal- give up on your dream to lenged. work for the residents of To the editor, I wondered if the voters possible. due to plumping or confu- I look forward to work- this great town. had a great problem getting Marie sends me to the dic- sion? ing with all of council and Perhaps volunteer to A funny thing happened to know all 18 candidates. tionary where I find, With Aurora 2014 popula- expect council to dis- the many great charities in looking at the Aurora election I did the sums. "Plumping - Chiefly British - to tion projected about 62,000, charge its collective Aurora or even volunteer to numbers. For mayor there were vote exclusively for one candi- maybe it is time to talk about responsibility honourably sit on one of the town com- For mayor, the 2.5:1 result 13,168 votes. date in an election, instead of wards again. and with respect. mittees. was decisive. The councillor total was distributing or splitting one's However, for councillor, the 105,344 - 30% less than if votes among a number." Gordon Barnes Wendy Gaertner Nigel Kean results were very close. each voter cast all eight votes Is the missing 30 per cent Aurora Aurora Aurora 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of November 2, 2010 Letters to the Editor Reader presents facts to refugee letter Ms. Tiffin et al, the federal government than We have to remember that rary monthly allowance for food income pensioners. /immigration/refugees.asp), a Canadian pensioners. many of these people have fled and shelter that is based on The Canada Pension Plan website dedicated to separating Before any one of us passes A letter to the editor of a from unimaginable hardship, provincial social assistance (CPP), or Quebec Pension fact from hoax, the claim that along a message we would all Canadian newspaper con- and have lived in refugee rates. Plan (QPP) for people in refugees are collecting more do well to check our "facts" thor- tained this incorrect information. camps for several years. In Ontario, for example, a Quebec, pays a monthly retire- financial assistance than oughly with an authoritative In it, a one-time, start-up Others are victims of trauma single refugee would receive ment pension to people who Canadian pensioners stems source on the subject at hand. payment provided to some or torture in their home coun- $768 per month. have worked and contributed to from an ambiguous statement The following is from refugees in Canada was mis- tries. This assistance is tempo- the plan over their career. In embedded within an article Citizenship and Immigration taken for an ongoing, monthly Many arrive with little more rary - lasting only for one year or October, 2007, Canadian sen- appearing in a March 2004 edi- Canada: payment. than a few personal belongings, until they can find a job, iors received an average of tion of The Toronto Star. True or False? Unfortunately, although the if that. whichever comes first. $478.28 in OAS benefits and (Anyone with an active Aurora Refugees receive more newspaper published a clarifi- Canada has a long humani- This short-term support for $481.46 in CPP retirement ben- Public Library card can log on to financial assistance from the cation, the misleading informa- tarian tradition of accepting refugees is a far cry from the efits ($393.84 in QPP). the library's website and check federal government than tion had already spread widely refugees and helping them start lifetime benefits for Canada’s Lower income OAS recipi- The Toronto Star's archive for Canadian pensioners. over e-mail and the internet. their new lives here. seniors. ents also qualified for an aver- this particular article.) This is false: The short-term In truth, about three quarters For this reason, a govern- The Old Age Security (OAS) age of an additional $393.99 in Furthermore, Hoax-Slayer financial support for refugees of resettled refugees receive ment-assisted refugee receives program, for example, provides GIS benefits. In Ontario, for (http://www.hoax-slay- does not compare to the lifetime financial assistance from the a one-time amount of up to people who have lived in example, a pensioner would er.com/refugee-payment- pension benefits for Canada's federal government, for a limit- $1,830 from the federal govern- Canada for at least 10 years receive approximately $959 per hoax.shtml) has noted that this seniors. ed time, and at levels lower than ment to cover essentials — with a pension at age 65. month. misinformation has been sub- The facts Canadian pensioners. basic, start-up needs like sta- The Guaranteed Income Source:http://www.cic.gc.ca/ sequently altered for American Refugees don’t receive They are known as govern- ples, furniture and clothing. Supplement (GIS) is an addi- English//department/media and Australian audiences. more financial assistance from ment-assisted refugees. They also receive a tempo- tional monthly benefit for low- /facts/aid.asp#tphp. According to Snopes D. Coulter Refugees’ pension “nonsense”, he says (http://www.snopes.com/politics Aurora To the editor, ernment assistance than Refugees in Canada do and Immigration Canada, seniors. not receive anything close which has issued an adviso- Better teen driver meets Your October 26 edition This tidbit has been to “a monthly pension of ry about this urban legend, included a letter from making the rounds by email $1,890 plus $580 in social “a government-assisted bigger discounts Bonnie Tiffin of Oak Ridges and letters to the editor for assistance,” as Ms. Tiffin’s refugee receives a one-time Let me show you how our Steer Clear® who states that refugees in some time. letter claims. amount of up to $1,830 from discount can teach your teennts better driving Canada receive more gov- It is complete nonsense. According to Citizenship the federal government to habits while you save money. cover essentials — basic, Are you there? start-up needs like staples, LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR STATE FARM IS THERE. Providing Insurance and Financial Services Convicted criminals keep furniture and clothing. 905-727-8400 Peter Virtanen 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 They also receive a tem- CLU Agent, Aurora (Just south of the soccer fields) porary monthly allowance money. What’s wrong here? for food and shelter that is To the editor, go into a government run people who have worked based on provincial social nursing home or retirement hard all of their lives and paid assistance rates. “Talk to me and discover how Further to Bonnie Tiffin's care, my understanding is taxes? In Ontario, for example, a The Plan by Investors Group™ letter about Refugee Social that their pensions and any Refugees can collect single refugee would Can help put more money in Assistance entitlements of savings they have must be almost twice what our own receive $768 per month. your pocket today.” $1,000 plus per month more signed over to the facility to senior citizens can, and con- This assistance is tempo- than retired senior citizen offset the cost of their care. victed criminals can collect rary — lasting only for one entitlements, when seniors Isn't this just another slap their pensions and keep their year or until they can find a Jennifer Christensen, in this country are forced to in the face to all of those money. job, whichever comes first. B.A. CFP, CDFA, TEP Haven't we got our priori- Ms. Tiffin and your edi- Ph. 905-726-8236 ties a little wrong here? tors could have discovered Visit my new website: Mistaken information Why don't criminals have this in about 30 seconds jenniferchristensen.com to forfeit their pensions to with a Google search. Please call for upcoming seminar information re refugees, he says help pay for their keep while Instead, they chose to per- incarcerated? Whatever way petuate a lie that was clear- Hair To the editor, monthly payment. you cut it, refugees and crim- ly designed to fuel resent- ment against new Manicure Unfortunately, although inals get the mine and hon- Pedicure Re. Letter "Get more the newspaper published a est, hard working, tax paying Canadians. money being a refugee" clarification, the misleading citizens get the shaft. If any seniors truly Waxing October 26, The Auroran information had already Who on earth have we believe it, they should “ask Bio-gel, Solar-Gel spread widely over e-mail and elected who make these for the status of refugees UV Gell, Acrylic This piece of misinforma- the internet. ridiculous decisions? instead of applying for Old Walk-ins Welcome • Gift Certificates Available Age Pension,” as Ms. Tiffin tion has been circulating via If something appears too It's time for us all to sit up All staff are from LEANNE’S NAILS Open suggests. Open emails for many years. good to be true, it probably is. and take notice and get rid of 7 Days 15450 Yonge St., Unit 1, Aurora 7 Days I would invite them to do You can check it out at Don't confuse me with the politicians who support a week * Room for Rent/Facials a week Citizenship and Immigration someone who thinks seniors these types of policies. so. 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Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments 905-727-5421 SAVE $$ 530 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora L4G 6W8 Homelife/Bayview Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of 416-837-5166 • [email protected] Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. THE AURORAN, Week of November 2, 2010 - 7 Bob McRoberts Outgoing councillor wishes newcomers “much success” While council was guaran- Councillor McRoberts came tion of renovations of the appropriate staff director, or "Of course, there are some by newcomer John Abel, teed at least two new faces at out ahead of the pack in terms Church Street School, the offering some advice. I do not political reasons that I don't Councillor McRoberts said he the table after last week’s elec- of votes in the Council race creation of the future wildlife recall bringing forward any want to talk about publicly. was reminded of a nearly five- tion, one of these two spots and, as such, became Deputy park, agreeing on the location motions of great significance, There are some issues in my year-old conversation with for- was vacated by outgoing Mayor, something he said he of St. Maximilian Kolbe but I do hope that I helped personal life that could use a mer Aurora Mayor Tim Jones. Councillor - and Deputy Mayor never even considered. Catholic High School ("That make some positive changes." bit more of my attention. I "I think it fits for all elected - Bob McRoberts. "My goal was to get elect- contentious issue was decid- During his term, however, would also like to see what officials," he said. "Tim's Councillor McRoberts, a ed," he said. "I tried to take ed upon at approximately Councillor McRoberts often 'retirement' might include. advice to me about decision self-described "born and bred" what I thought would be the 11.30 one evening.") and found himself voting with As my wife says, I've retired making was to go with my Auroran said he first decided best steps to make that hap- businesses taking root in the Councillors Evelyn Buck and from teaching, but not from heart and I wouldn't be wrong. to run for council to give back pen, and it did. I thank the vot- 404 area as this council's Alison Collins-Mrakas against working." I believe that is very true. I to the community. ers for that privilege." greatest achievements. the majority at the table. Councillor McRoberts said would add: Do your home- "Even though some may In his new responsibility, in On a personal level, how- When asked how he he currently enjoys working work as much as possible consider it to be a cliché, in my the event that the sitting ever, he said among his seemed to stay above the fray with young people, including before you come to the table, case it is absolutely true," mayor was absent or ill, he proudest achievements is compared with some of the tutoring students, working and follow your gut instinct Councillor McRoberts told The would act "in the place and "making it to the end of the comments lobbed at part time at York University, when making decisions. Auroran last week. "As I got stead of the mayor”. term, and feeling good about Councillors Buck and Collins- and looks forward to possibly "Listen to that little voice closer to retirement, I thought "This amounted to my most of my decisions." Mrakas he said he wasn't sure doing supply teaching for the inside your head. To the next it might be something I'd have chairing some extra meetings "I have tried to make the he'd agree. York Region District School Deputy Mayor, I would recom- more time to commit to. So, I and responding to a few time- best decisions for Aurora and "To me, I was above, Board, as well as having mend getting familiar with the decided to become a candi- sensitive emails on behalf of its citizens based on the infor- below, and in the fray depend- some time to "add on a few procedural bylaw as soon as date for the 2006 election." the mayor," he said. "If the mation I've had at the time," ing on the issue," he said. yet unknown possibilities." possible." Although he decided to mayor is out of town and we he said. "I believe my favourite "Through my life, it has been When asked for any part- "It has been a pleasure to become a candidate in 2006, have a major chemical spill, I part of this experience has my nature to try to get along ing advice he would give to serve the people of my home- he said he has always had an still have my red Emergency been having the ability to help with people. Certainly, some the next deputy mayor, a role town," he added. "I wish the interest in local politics and Response binder ready to roll individual residents with their folks are more outspoken than which will most likely be filled council much success." has a collection of campaign just in case." concerns. others. Perhaps, at times, I buttons and brochures that Looking back at the last "Sometimes it is a matter was not outspoken enough. span the years. four years, Councillor of being a good listener, or Not everyone has the same FOR SALE Following his election, McRoberts cites the comple- steering the person to the personality. "Believe it or not, I'm basi- SOLD cally a very shy guy. I believe I Court date set Jan. 13 weighed in a little more heavi- ly on what I felt were signifi- cant issues." People you know... From page 1 everybody in the community, the time," she added. "Going Councillor McRoberts Mayor-Elect Geoff Dawe that we need to decide what forward, if it was the same people you trust! announced he would not seek said he would like to tackle can and cannot be allowed in presentation of facts, I would re-election in mid-August. once the new Council is the new social media. Social support the resolution that In his statement he said he sworn in December 7. media is a whole new territo- council made." was "not enjoying the position Two of the three returning ry. We may make some mis- "Let's wait and see," said of councillor enough”. Councillors - Wendy takes trying to figure it all out, Ms. Morris when asked what He told The Auroran he Gaertner and John Gallo - but that doesn't mean that would happen with the law- needs a break to "re-do a Susan Cowen voted in favour of going we don't try." suit should the incoming Sales Representative bunch of things, re-group my York Group ahead with the lawsuit, In hindsight, however, she council revisit the matter. thoughts, re-gather my ideals, Realty Inc. Brokerage Direct: 905-727-1961 something that too might said she would have asked "We're in court January 13. It re-energize my soul, re-kindle Independently owned and operated [email protected] become a matter of further for a full report to come back started while I was in office. I the flame, that kind of thing. discussion. to councillors on the matter would like to know who has "I haven't spoken with before going forward. made the anonymous com- them specifically, so I do not "We had a full and comments that are both, in my want to put words in their plete discussion based on opinion, defamatory and mouth, but there was some the facts as we knew them at threatening." Rec Cycle N’ Sports scuttlebutt on the street that what they thought they were voting for was not what they got, so there needs to be BLACK MAGIC clarity in terms of what they is renovating! thought they were getting," said Mr. Dawe. "I think it is DRIVEWAY SEALING pretty clear that the Town residents were highly offend- Locally Owned & Operated. Everything in the store is ed by that lawsuit and want it We also do Line Painting, Asphalt & Crack Repairs to go away. They want this to & Interlock Sealing. be corrected. I didn't talk to 416-735-4173 on sale... anyone who thought it was a good idea. Most people were appalled. A lot of people simply said, 'What is this all about?' It was almost incom- prehensible." Councillor Gaertner, how- up to ever, confirmed that the "scuttlebutt" was not off- base. 50% OFF "The reason why I supported in principle doing something - and we didn't during the month of November. know what that something would be, in fact I found out what that something would Please excuse us for the inconvenience while we endeavour to be better. be via the newspaper - but we did give staff the authority to do what they felt was prop- There will be some interruptions in business hours at our main location; er to stop anonymous allega- please call us at 905-841-5757 during the month of November. tions of criminal wrongdoing on the part of the mayor, staff, and the outside legal Thank you in advance for your co-operation. expertise we hired.” –Management. When asked if she was disappointed with how the lawsuit resonated with the community, she said "many of us don't understand what Rec Cycle N’ Sports damage can be done by "Sean Stephens of Treefrog Interactive Inc. and Robin Hardman of SoulSalt Canada seal anonymous comments made Main Location: the deal with a handshake. Newmarket-based in the blogosphere. 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Richmond Hill 0. Gwilllimbury 0. 1G, Calum Ormond 1G 1A, Ryan Dunbar 1A, Nolan Rush 2A. 902 Boston Gold 5 - Dylan Indos 2G, William Atom AA - Newmarket 8. Aurora 3. Peewee AE - Aurora 4 - Christian Arcuri 1G 1A, Allen 1G 1A, Tyler Indos 1G, Jesse Borin 1G, Brendin Ramsay 1G 1A, Nick Pearce 1G, Jordi 107 Timbits Kelly Green 5 - Hunor Kristoff 1G Taylor Brewda 1A, Trevor Rice 1A, Connor Flynn Atom AA - Aurora 4. Newmarket 4. Severini 1G 1A, Michael DaCosta 1A. 1A, Daniel Iwai 1G, Nicholas Pisapia 1G, Tyler 1A. 910 Philly Orange 3 - Brian Pedron 1G 1A, Newmarket 1. Moore 1G, Adam Mollard 1G, Hussein Wahab 1A, Ryan St. Germain 1G, Jeremia Diaz 1G, Thomas Atom A - Aurora 8 - Carson Yeomans 3G, Jadyn Keeler 1A, Liam Cohen 1A, Riley Pearl 1A, Scougall 1A, Sam Steenhorst 1A. Jaedon Jackson 2G, Peter Chimienti 1G 1A, Peewee AE - Aurora 4 - Nick Pearce 1G, Chase Keeler 1A. 105 Timbits Black 0. Cameron Tyndall 1A, Ryan Jamieson 1A, Andrew Cameron Anderson 1G, Zach Fletcher 1G 1A, REP LEAGUE Buffa 1A, Ben Spittle 1G, Joseph Grassa 1A, Brendin Ramsay 1G, 1A, Michael Jollimore 1A. 102 Timbits Gold 4 - Dylan Andersen 1G 2A, Carson Venneri 1G. Schomberg 6. Louie Kirkos, shutout. Markham 0. Jake McMillan 1G 1A, Liam Morassutti 1G, Jake Tyke Select A - Aurora 5 - Nicholas Giorgio Andersen 1G, Andrew Van Dalen 1A. 104 Timbits 1G, Ryan Bryden 1G, Charles Huxley 1G 1A, Atom A - Newmarket 5. Aurora 1 - Ben Spittle Minor Bantam AA - Georgina 2. Aurora 0. Blue 2 - Gavin Loria 1G, Jake Worthman 1A, Thomas Hollett 1G 1A, Ryan Catania 1A, Owen 1G, Joseph Grassa 1A. Lucas DePalma 1G, Kai Sillcox 1A. Papulkas 1G, Owen Hollett 1A. Newmarket 2. Minor Bantam AA - Aurora 1 - Hudson Yeomans Atom A - Aurora 5 - Peter Chimienti 2G 1A, 1G, Lucas James 1A. Barrie 1. 206 Caravan Kids Powder Blue 6 - Jack Tyke Select A - Aurora 4 - Nicholas Giorgio Andrew Cundari 1G, Carson Yeomans 1G, Jason Nicholson 3G, Ian Hilgendorff 1G 1A, Justin Just Owen Papulkas 2G 1A, Owen Hollett 1G, Ryan Cox 1G, Andrew Buffa 2A, Anthony Capraro 1A, Minor Bantam AA - Aurora 4 - Eddie Duffy 2G 1G, Alexander Ko 1G 1A, Keevin O'Brien 1A, Bryden 1G, Luca Capraro. Newmarket 3. Ben Spittle 1A. Newmarket 1. 1A, Matthew Leroy 1G, Peter Andreakos 1A, Joshua Anselmo 1A, Christopher Marton 1A. 203 Adam Newell 1G 1A. Newmarket 1. Caravan Kids White 2 - Joshua Turriff 1G, Tyke Select A - Aurora 2 - Todd Cook 1A, Atom AE - Aurora 5 - Justin Evans 2G, Finn Christian Romas 1A, Joey Livia 1G. Caden McHenry 1A, Ryan Catania 1G, Ryan Reeves 1G 1A, Stephen Silverio 1G, Braeden Minor Bantam A - Newmarket 3. Aurora 1. Bryden 1G. TNT 5. Joynt 1G, Thomas Morra 1A, Francesco Scuglia 205 Caravan Kids Black 12 - Ethan Joiner 5G, 1A, Lucas Surace 1A, Jason Langdon 1A, Adam Minor Bantam A - Newmarket 5. Aurora 2. Kyle Rame 1G, Nathan Clark 1A, Gianluca Novice AA - Barrie 5. Aurora 1 - Evan Vierling DePiero1A. Newmarket 0. Rotondi 1G 3A, Evan Lajoie 1G, Aaron Murphy- 1G, Zachary Kolm 1A. Bantam AA - Aurora 2 - Quentin Campbell 1A, Sealy 2G 1A, Matthew Cowl 2A, Stefan Fazari 1G, Atom AE - Orangeville 2. Aurora 1 - Stephen Austin Lane 1G 1A, Jake McKee 1A, Lucas Jackson Galbraith 1G 1A. 204 Caravan Kids Novice AA - TNT 4. Aurora 2 - Daniel Gaeta Silverio 1G, Lucas Surace 1A, Carter Wilmsmeyer Pozzebon 1G, Ryan Manson, shutout. Blue1G, Dylan DaCosta 1G, Andrew Langlois 1A, 1A. Richmond Hill 0. 2 - Logan Kidder 1G, Liam Graham 1G, Hunter Ethan Cameron 1A. Edwards 1A. Atom AE - Newmarket 3. Aurora 1 - Max Bantam AA - Aurora 1 - Konner McMillan 1G, Novice AA - Aurora 1 - Evan Vierling 1G, Ben Lombard 1G, Adam DePiero 1A. Austin Lane 1A. Newmarket 1. 403 Optimist Club Of Aurora White 9 - Chris Barber 1A, Daniel Gaeta 1A. Markham 1. Sands 4G 2A, Dylan Clark 2G 3A, Alexander Minor Peewee A - Aurora 4 - Reid Carpenter 1G Bantam AA - Aurora 5 - Connor Cowl 2G, Lucas Murgida 1G 2A, Ayrton Ochab 2G 1A. 404 Novice AA - Aurora 5 - Ethan Cameron 3G 1A, 2A, Eric McGhie 2G, Colin McGoldrick 1G, Ryan Pozzebon 1G 2A, Spencer Green 1G 1A, Konner Tilemaster Blue 8 - Dillon Varone 3G, Matthew Samuel Morin 1G, Carter Beswick 1G, Zachary Thornhill 2A, Alexander Simardone 1A, Mark McMillan 1G, Matt Iwai 2A, Quentin Campbell 1A, Parkin 2G, Paul Cotturo 1G, Claudio Basso 1A, Kolm 3A, Jake Adams 1A. Newmarket 2. Kalmisto 1A. Newmarket 1. Jake McKee 1A, Tait Snedden 1A, John Benjamin Godber 2G, Aaron Preiano 2A, Liam MacDonald 1A. Newmarket 2. Collins 1A. Novice AA - Aurora 6 - Dylan DaCosta 4G 1A, Minor Peewee A - Aurora 7 - Jordan Torres 2G, Ethan Cameron 1G 1A, Ben Barber 1G, Anton Eric McGhie 1G 1A, Stewart Gable 2G, Ryan Bantam AA - Aurora 3 - Connor Cowl 1G 1A, 610 Swiss Chalet & Harveys Orange 5. 604 Orr Thompson 1A, Carter Beswick 2A, Zachary Thornhill 1G 1A, Reid Carpenter 1G 1A, Mark Jordan Nanos 1G, John MacDonald 1G, Konner & Associates Insurance Brks Ltd. Blue 2. Kolm 2A. Newmarket 2. Kalmisto 2A, Clayton Allen 2A, Colin McGoldrick McMillan 1A, Austin Lane 1A, Nick Scott 1A, Matt 1A, Jack O'Keefe 1A, Thomas Kostoff 1A. Iwai 1A. Georgina 1. 601 Municipal Engineering Solutions Red 4 - Novice A - Aurora 6 - Justin Hicks 1G, Kazuki Newmarket 1. Troy Lane 3G, Owen Bourrie 1G, Anthony Livia Negishi 2G, Jace Jackson 1G, Riley Klugerman Bantam A - Aurora 6 - Liam Beresford 3G, Paul 1A, Evan Knowles 1A, Matthew (Matt) Glionna 1G 1A, Liam Mahoney 1G, Carson Maybury Peewee AA - Aurora 4 - Patrick Servideo 2G, Neophytou 2G, Kyle Nice 1G, Jack Caldwell 2A, 1A. 602 Wedi Corp. Waterproff Tile Solutions 1A, Carson Maybury 1A. Schomberg 1. Alec Magnante 2G, James Wyndham West 2A, Erik Balkovec 2A, Mitch Arnew 1A. Newmarket 3. Gold 3 - Jordan Screech 1G, Connor Devogel 1G, Cameron Morrison 1A, Jared Brown 1A, Evan Ted Baek 1G. Novice A - Aurora 7 - Harrison Bennett 1A, Woodhead 1A. Newmarket 3. Bantam A - Aurora 5 - Austin Persaud 1G 2A, Jake Piper 1G, Riley Klugerman 2A, Kazuki Graham Robinson 1G, Liam Beresford 1G, Alec 901 Graystones Restaurant Red 5 - Andrew Negishi 1G 1A, Liam Mahoney 2G 1A, Peewee AA - Aurora 6 - Jack Pecora 1G, Ground 1G, Erik Balkovec 1G, Zac Cowl 1A, Martin 1G 1A, Kentner Arkell 1G, Mark Presacco Carson Maybury 1A, Nolan Michelberger Cameron Morrison 2G 1A, Patrick Servideo 1G, Shadoe Storm 1A, Jack Caldwell 1A, Robert 1G, Stephen Faiello 1G, Ethan Benson 1G, Ethan 1A, Justin Hicks 2G 1A, Jace Jackson 1G. James Wyndham West 1G, Graham Sanford 1G Stokes 1A, Paul Neophytou 1A, Jordyn Thomson, Cullen 1A, Andrew Staples 1A. 906 Ruff-N-Redi Newmarket 2. 1A, Tyler Williams 2A, Brian Suominen 1A, Jared shutout. Newmarket 0. Powder Blue 1 - Dylan Sutton 1G, Mackenzie Brown 2A, Austin Kiraly 1A, Taylor Kauffeldt 1A, Bantam A Richmond Hill 6. Aurora 1 - Austin Macintosh 1A, Zachary Seto 1A. Novice A - Aurora 4 - Jace Jackson 2G 1A, Keegan Matthew. Newmarket 4. Persaud 1G, Zac Cowl 1A, Jack Caldwell 1A. Carson Maybury 1G 1A, Brett Pearce 1G, Riley Peewee AA - Tigers 6 - Jack Pecora 3G, 905 ATS Healthcare Black 4 - Peter Teti 1G 1A, Klugerman 1A, Dereck Avery and Justin Lacroix Cameron Morrison 3G, Patrick Servideo 1A, Minor Midget AE - Newmarket 5. Aurora 2 - Zachary Cook 2G, Austin Megit 1G, Duncan shutouts. Newmarket 0. Eveleigh 2A, Vince Duggan 1A. 907 Wooder Keegan Matthew 2A, Taylor Kauffeldt 2A, Tyler Christopher Tsianos 1G, Peter Sandwell 1G, Casy Williams 1A, Jared Reeves 1A James Wyndham Severini 1A, Collin Laird 1A, Chris Cherubini 1A, Food Safety Consulting Kelly Green 3 - Daniel Minor Atom AA - Aurora 2 - Anthony DiPietro West 1A, Alec Magnante 1A .TNT 6. Connor Moody 1A. Antoniel 1G, Mackenzie Wooder 1G 1A, Gabriel 1G, Wesley Reid 1A, Harris Goan 1G, Anthony Bauset 1G, Matthew MacEachern 1A, Massimo Iacovetta 1A. Newmarket 1. Longhin 1A. Peewee A - Aurora 4 - Mathew Tyndall 2G, Jack Minor Midget AE - Newmarket 3. Aurora 2 - Bryant 1G, Cameron Zinner 1G 1A, Matthew Sasha Dajia 1G 1A, Casy Severini 1G 1A, Connor Minor Atom AA - Aurora 2 - Tyler Sawyer 1G, Liscio 1A, Alistair Johnston 1A, Spencer White 1A, McQuillan 1A, Daniel Jones 1A, Collin Laird 1A. 903 Optimist Club of Aurora White 7 - Nicholas Luke O'Keefe 1A, Andrew Park 1A, Wesley Bertrand 2G, Quinn McGowan 1G, Ryan Dowling Matthew Tanel, shutout. Newmarket 0. Reid 1G, Craig Therkildsen 1A, Trevor Dungey Minor Midget AE - Stouffville 1. Aurora 0. 1G 1A, Evan Jones 1G, Kelly Hudson 2G, Kyle 1A. Newmarket 2. Coughlin 1A, Trevor Stephens 2A, Michael Peewee A - Newmarket 3. Aurora 2 - Matthew Liscio 2G,Daniel McConnell 2A, Evan Cherubini Midget AA - Newmarket 4. Aurora 1. Perryman 1A. 909 North York Plumbing & Minor Atom AA - Barrie 4. Aurora 1 - Anthony Heating Teal 3 - Robert Bulgaretti 1G, T. Thiessen 1A, Ryan Coveart 1A. DiPietro 1G, Wesley Reid 1A, Andrew Wolanski Midget AA - Aurora 6. Newmarket 4. 1G, Scott Wheeler 1G 2A, R. 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The Battle of Yonge league-leading ninth short- AURORA 4 (Prinsen, Lisi) 12.59 A - Jordan Gidaro Overtime Street finally went to Aurora handed goal fo the season. NEWMARKET 3 A - EJ Faust (unassisted) (Prinsen) 4.01 Friday at the Community A fast-paced, end-to- 16.08 A - Eric Bouchard M - Behn Robertson Centre and the hero of the end, action-filled third peri- First Period A - Andrew Secco (unas- (Gidaro, Reed) 13.49 (Reid, Poldma) 4.36 night was Daniel Lisi. od (Canes outshot Aurora sisted) 19.09 But Sunday afternoon, 13-11) and five-minute A - Daniel Lisi (Reed, when they had a chance overtime (Aurora had an 8-3 Gidaro) PP 8,13 Third Period to do it again, victory went shot edge) solved nothing. to the league-leading Saturday night, Aurora Second Period A - Ryan Johnson (Reed, Markham Waxers, who won met the Collingwood Shannon) 12.31 with the same 4-3 score Blackhawks in that munici- A - Andrew Secco C - Riley Brooks (Hiff, • Solar Nails thanks to an overtime goal. pality and came home with (Moody, Evely) 2.35 Garner) 15.02 Hollidge Blvd. • Manicure The loss came after a 6-2 win, but weren’t as N - Jamie Wise (Dineen) • Spa Pedicure • UV Gel Nails Aurora downed Collinwood fortunate Sunday afternoon PP 5.01 MARKHAM 4 N • Bio Gel • Acrylic • Air Brush Design

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Perhaps I am talking fashion ornaments, including on produced ornaments. Check at the front desk or Christmas tree too early in the this occasion, the angel adorn- Every contributor to the tree with Lydia Schuster for more season, but the Christmas tree ing the top of the tree, created has grown by the experience information. of which I write is as special as using antique linen and a with pride of personal contribu- Installation of the new mail- handcrafted ornaments and Keepsake Angel. tion, and they include wood boxes in the ASA office is com- decorations can discriminate The Sewing and Knitting carvers, Fred Ash, Marlene plete, and members are invited Gateway Café & Lanes Aurora between the good and better on groups have produced every Ash, Derek Browning, Bill to communicate with whomever 210 Edward St., 905-727-2900 one hand and the truly sophisti- imaginable article of clothing Pressmar, Don Zeccino, they wish to correspond. www.gatewaylanes.ca cated on the other hand. and useful household items Barbara Browne, Inga If you have something to say, Aurora Home Hardware over the years and continue to Assmann, Dave Smith and write it legibly and logically and donated the tree, Aurora do so. Patricia March. deposit it to the appropriate Seniors Association (ASA) They produce a rare harvest The genius of the Let’s mailbox, with a phone number including, the Sewing, Knitting, employing needle and thread, Create, Sewing and Knitting or address if a reply is required. Wood Shop Carvers and Let’s knitting needles and sewing Groups plus the Wood Carvers, A slot is available for Senior Create groups and other mem- machines. These women also mostly women I believe, is Scape, so if you feel neglected, 18th Annual bers handcrafted the decora- crochet and have an electronic founded on native ability rein- or for any other reason, commu- tions. sewing machine, and they have forced by shared experience nicate and start a process, The tree is almost complete, poured talent and innovation among the artists, and total which may well rectify or and fresh handcrafted decora- into their endeavours to provide freedom from social constraints. improve the matter you wish tions continue to enhance what beauty in their Christmas tree These crafters and artists addressed. is a tree with value. decorations. uncover ideas lying fallow and If the activity which interests The tree is on show now in The production of orna- half-forgotten and bring them to you requires support or more the Seniors’ Centre lounge and ments for the Christmas tree the light of day. participants, make known your will form the major prize in a inspired the Sewing and Knitting Raffle tickets cost $2 each or concern. raffle. groups, and their good inten- three for $5, available now at the The Board of Directors, the Proceeds will help fund the tions have been realized. Seniors’ Centre front desk with coordinator’s office and the “Children’s Wish Foundation”. The Wood Carvers, and the draw scheduled for Seniors’ Centre as a whole are The Let’s Create group craft Wood Turners continue to pro- December 1st. This Christmas always alert for new activities of a variety of household decora- duce handsome hand carved tree prize is remarkable for interest; so please do not keep tions including clothing orna- wooden ornaments, which excellence! your ideas buried in silence. ments, from left over materials, added to the tree when ready, The Fashion Show is sched- Make them known, sure in “In“In HHarmonyarmony which is an imaginative way of replete with the signature of the uled for November 7th, and few the knowledge that novelties will recycling miscellaneous items. artist, become the focus of tickets remain. find plenty of supporters. With the Community”™ The ornaments and decora- attention. Featuring: tions that they produce have a Carving an ornament by captivating quality on the hand, lends a special quality to FAN MAN York Regional Police Youth Band Christmas tree. Let’s Create a creation, not present in mass Fabulous Lighting with Waterloo Regional Police Male Chorus

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S THE AURORAN, Week of November 2, 2010 - 13 Aurora boy named for slain Vietnam medic By BROCK WEIR with his family to have his pride in it," she said. "It is a Auroran reporter photo taken with the tribute bizarre name and people to Doc Cottin that lent him ask for it to be repeated, but On June 20, 1966, his name. as soon as I tell them the American soldier Leland When her youngest son story [that changes]. This Cottin, a medic with the is old enough to understand kind of stuff doesn't normal- 327th Infantry Regiment, the history behind his name, ly happen. I am proud of the was killed in Trung Luong, a Ms. Babineau said she name, I love the name, and village in Vietnam. hopes he will be proud. every time I say it I gush According to fellow sol- "I hope he takes a lot of with pride." dier Bruce Masters, "Doc" Cottin was one of at least three medics killed in this particular engagement, going out to tend to a wounded fellow soldier despite the attempts of their Commander to stop him. While "Doc" Cottin never came back from Vietnam, a part of his legacy lives on in reluctant to do so in case it Aurora in a most unlikely would cause any upset or way. offense. In September, 2007, In addition, although Mr. Aurora resident Jo-Ann Furgeson lives close to the Babineau, husband Jared, Canadian border near and children Braydon and Buffalo, NY, she sensed Madison, decided to take a from his letters it was "still a trip down to Disney World sore subject." and check out key sites "His mother, if she is still along the way. alive, would be in her When they arrived in nineties by now," she said. "I Washington D.C., they took don't know how they would feel about it. It is a very bizarre story." In the top photo, "Doc" Cottin - front row, sixth Leland Babineau came from right - is pictured with his unit. Below, into the world on September Aurora's Leland Babineau, seen here on a recent 11, 2009. He has already trip to Washington D.C. is pictured with the section made a trip back to the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that inspired his Advertorial mother to give him his unique name. Cottin's name can be found 10th from the top, just to the right of Take Steps to Help Protect young Leland's left ear. Your Retirement Income of years I found out I was Mr. Masters, along with Submitted by Michael P. Comeau pregnant again, and the Commander Tom Furgeson, Financial Advisor minute I found out I was corresponded with Ms. pregnant I had this need to Babnineau to fill in the gaps know about this guy. I could- of "Doc" Cottin's life. If you contribute regularly research firm. Other elements of your pro- n't figure out why I had this In addition to the ambush to your Registered Retirement Just over 2% of the popu- tection plan might include dis- desire, but I had to find out." Mr. Masters described, Mr. Savings Plan (RRSP) and lation has some type of critical ability insurance, which can other retirement accounts, Heading to the internet, Furgeson said he kept in illness insurance coverage pay benefits if you are unable you might think you’ll be in through a group or private to work, and long-term care through various websites touch for a time with Doc pretty good shape when you plan, according to the insurance, which can help and discussion groups, Ms. Cottin's family. retire. Yet none of us can pre- Canadian Life and Health cover the potentially enor- Babineau was able to get in Leland was an only child dict the future. And if you were Insurance Association. mous costs of a lengthy nurs- touch with some men that and raised by a single moth- faced with a critical illness, the If you were forced to dip ing home stay or visits from served with Leland. er, said Mr. Furgeson. financial burden could threat- into your retirement savings to home health care profession- "This gentleman emailed "As I became familiar en your retirement savings — cover the expenses related to als. And you’ll need adequate me back and he was sort of with his background, I could so it pays to protect yourself serious illness, the results life insurance to help your nervous asking why I want- not think of a better individ- and your family. could be costly — in more family, in your absence, pay ed to know about him, so I ual to name one of my sons Of course, we are fortu- ways than one. For example, if the mortgage, higher educa- figured I had to tell him the after," he wrote to Ms. nate to live in a country that you tap into your RRSP tion costs and other expens- Leland R. "Doc" Cottin whole weird story," she says. Babineau. provides good health care before you retire, you may es. in the usual haunts - the "Then we found out we were Although Ms. Babineau coverage — but the govern- have to pay withholding taxes, Here’s the bottom line: By Smithsonian Institute, having a boy. I thought I just says she would love to get in ment doesn’t pay for every- which can be heavy, in addi- purchasing an appropriate memorials to various had to name him Leland. touch with any family Doc thing. If you were hit by a seri- tion to the taxes on your earn- amount of critical illness insur- Presidents and notable There was no question." 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