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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 11 No. 4 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of November 16, 2010 12-year-old bit by pit bull A 12-year-old Aurora boy was evening to serve three notices for press time for the dog's destruction. attacked by a pit bull last week in the offences under the Town of Aurora While the OSPCA is generally second reported dog attack in Aurora Dog Licensing and Control By-law, closed while employees continue to this year. said Mr. Ballantyne. These include a address the ringworm outbreak from According to Jason Ballantyne, $250 fine for "permitting a dog to run at earlier this year, it has been allowed to Aurora's Manager of Corporate large", $500 for "permitting a dog to continue to house dangerous and Communications, the boy was walking bite a person", and a further $250 for aggressive dogs in portable shelters, home from school when the nine- "failing to license a dog for the current said Mr. Ballantyne. year-old dog jumped a fence and bit year." The Town of Aurora will continue to him on the back of each leg. "These fines will all increase with do everything in its power to ensure the "He was taken to hospital and the provincial victim fine surcharge safety of residents, said CAO Neil treated for minor physical injuries and being applied and the total of the fines Garbe in a statement. released," he said. "No stitches were will be $1,210," said Mr. Ballantyne. "We need to continue sending the required." "There will be no trial in this matter message to pet owners that they are The owner of the pit bull has unless the defendant requests one responsible for ensuring their animals Frank Klees, Member of the Provincial Parliament for the agreed to the dog's destruction, he within 15 days of being served." are not a danger to people or other ani- riding of Aurora-Newmarket, places a wreath at the Aurora said, adding that dog is not licenced The Newmarket branch of the mals," he said. "This means making Cenotaph Sunday as part of the Aurora Legion’s with the town. Ontario Society for the Prevention of sure they are leashed and under con- Remembrance Day ceremonies. Most events were repeated An OSPCA officer was expected to Cruelty to Animals has taken posses- trol when in public and that their shots Thursday, Nov. 11, the official Remembrance Day. meet with the dog owner Monday sion of the dog, but no date was set at are up to date." Auroran photo by David Falconer The attack last Tuesday comes just Briefly over two months after the destruction Scores attend remembrance of the dog that attacked Aurora resi- dent Shelley Rose. Ms. Rose was attacked by a dog ceremonies at Cenotaph Easter Weekend in an incident which Scores of people of all ages soldiers whose names inscribed claimed the life of her family dog Kola. filled the Aurora Cenotaph area on the cenotaph and altar, but of After months of court dates and Thursday morning to honour and the men and women currently hearings from the Town, Ms. Rose, and remember fallen soldiers. serving overseas. the owners of the dog who sought to The silence, at the 11 a.m. In the presence of several nota- keep their dog restricted to their prop- hour, was punctuated only by the bles, including Mayor-elect Geoff erty in lieu of destruction, the Town was playing of the Last Post and a Dawe and Councillor Wendy finally able to secure the destruction lament from bagpipes as Aurorans Gaertner, a wreath on behalf of the notice on September 2. quietly paid tribute not just to the Please see page 9 YouTube carries derogatory Happy birthday to us The Auroran turned 10 years old last month, and we just wanted to let you know about it. statements, Morris claims It was in October, 2000, when Aurora’s only independent newspaper launched from a basement in the Aurora Shopping Centre. The publication of "defamatory whatever user name you already had. which said, "I hope you...die in a fire". It announced the four candidates seeking the mayor’s job - Tim Jones, Bill Hogg, Phyllis postings" on the Aurora Citizen blog So the mayor uploaded 20 campaign The statement of claim went on to Morris and Gary Sinjakewitsch (Jones was the winner) - was a whopping eight pages in has "encouraged others" to follow suit, videos under the name "Mayor Phyllis say that unless the defamatory size, and had no colour other than black and white. alleged outgoing Mayor Phyllis Morris Morris", her YouTube channel). behaviour is halted, similar "personal in a statement of claim served last Ms. Morris' claim states that on threatening attacks" will continue. Seniors’ Centre “wet” Monday in her lawsuit against local November 5, a "currently anonymous "It is my intention to determine the Aurora’s senior citizens building on Municipal Drive will get a liquor license. bloggers. person" posted a comment on her true identity of the anonymous poster The vote, involving the seniors’ membership, took place Friday evening. Final count showed 68 for the license and 23 against. The "unabated nature" of the posts YouTube channel that was of a threat- referred to in paragraph 16 of the Ms. Morris has alleged are defamatory ening nature. Claim," Ms. Morris told The Auroran in Watch it live has led to similar comments being "Just wanted to remind you that you an email Monday. The final council meeting, concluding four years of service for some to the Town made elsewhere, specifically on her are a waste of oxygen and skin," the "I am taking under consideration of Aurora, will take place on Tuesday, November 23rd in the council chambers at 7 p.m. YouTube Channel about her election statement of claim quotes the anony- the best and most efficient method of The Auroran will be there to video this event live. campaign. mous comment. "I hope you die in a obtaining the information. In addition, To watch go to www.theauroran.com and on the home page you will see the (Basically anyone can upload a fire while being forcibly penetrated by the threats against me have been video playing. You can view it full screen by clicking on the icon at the bottom right of the video screen. video to YouTube. 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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Aurora Seniors’ Centre presents its Food Pantry. Aurora’s Pine Tree Potters’ Guild will host an “Empty Bowls” Christmas Bazaar. Vendors from the Farmers Market, ASA group NOVEMBER 25 THROUGH 27 fund-raising event to benefit two York Region organizations. The baking, woodshop, sewing, knitting, and many other crafters will “A Chorus Line” will be performed at St. Andrew's College at 8 event will take place at the Aurora Cultural Centre (Church Street be on hand for the event. p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by emailing Jane School) with lunch from noon to 2 p.m. and dinner from 6.30 p.m. * * * * Bedard at [email protected] or by calling 905-727-3178 to 8 p.m. Tickets are now sold out. For the price of a ticket, guests The Town of Aurora's Heritage Advisory Committee invites you extension. 260. For more information, visit http://www.sac.on.ca. may choose from hundreds of handmade pottery bowls. Chefs to the Old House Seminars event to take place at the Church NOVEMBER 27-28 from numerous Aurora restaurants will be on hand to serve their Street School (Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St.). The Optimist Club of Aurora holds its annual book sale at the signature gourmet soups and artisan breads. For further informa- * * * * Aurora Public Library, Saturday, November 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 tion, click on www.pinetreepotters.ca. Please note, this event is Trinity Anglican Church on Victoria Street, will be the location p.m., and Sunday, November 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sold Out. Benefitting from this event are two local charitable for the 'Merry Christmas Tree Bazaar' from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 organizations: York Region Food Network and the Aurora-based Lunch will be available between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Included in the The Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair Holiday Edition relief agency Welcoming Arms. bazaar will be a silent auction, bake table, Christmas tree items, will be held at the Aurora Cultural Centre, (Church Street School) * * * * attic treasures, collectibles and jewelry. Proceeds from the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Your favourite Aurora market ven- The Aurora Chamber of Commerce regular formal Networking will go to the ACW Outreach and parish projects. dors will be in attendance throughout the Centre, with produce Breakfast meeting in November will be held today at St. Andrew’s TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 and artisan goods just in time for the holiday season. Free chil- Valley Golf Course, 4 Pinnacle Trail, Aurora from 7.30 to 9 a.m. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is holding a New Member dren’s craft activity is planned from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. This event is sponsored by Hotline to HR, and offers a hot buffet Orientation today at the Chamber office, 14483 Yonge Street, cor- * * * * breakfast and both formal and informal networking. Cost is $20 for ner of Industrial Parkway South from 7.30 to 8.45 a.m. This event Annual Santa Under the Stars parade takes place this evening members, or $30 for guests. is open to members who have joined the Chamber since April, from 6 to 8 p.m. Parade starts at Yonge and Orchard Heights FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 2010. Cost is complimentary. Drive and heads south to Murray Drive. A jitterbug ball, to support Hospice King-Aurora, will be held THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 this evening. Visit www.hospicekingaurora.ca for further informa- Kick-off party for the Aurora Christmas Dream 2010 takes A Children Wish Foundation Christmas Tree Raffle happens tion. To purchase tickets, contact HKA at 905-773-0155 or at place tonight at Johnathan’s Restaurant begining at 7 p.m. today at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre The tree, donated by Home [email protected]. Some raffle tickets and sponsor- Feature performer is George St. Kitts. $10 donation at the door Hardware will be on display from October 18 to December 1 when ships are still available. and reservations are advised. Sponsorship will aid The the draw will take place. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Welcoming Arms Ministry, The Salvation Army and The Aurora Please see page 16

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Pearson, the a streamlined process when have had a process which hon- "This process has led not two eldest being in the French trying to register their kids in ours first come, first served as a only to some inconveniences Immersion program. their coveted French principle of who gets to go to and discomfort for parents who Ms. Kurtz said she has been Immersion programs, in a plan the school. We have a few loca- had to wait, but also some con- one of the parents camped out which is expected to be pre- tions at our French immersion fusion and disappointment from for hours outside the school sented by the school board at a schools were demand exceeds parents who, for one reason or waiting for a chance to register meeting this week. capacity. another, felt left out of that her children in the program. Representatives of the "Our approach is we will opportunity." "I had one child at the school board were slated to meet the requests of any family The York Region School school, then the following year attend the meeting of the for French Immersion educa- Board will propose an online when I had to register her sister, Pearson School Council tion for the Grade 1 student, but registration process, which Mr. I went to school at 6 a.m. on the Tuesday night in their third floor not necessarily at the school Virgo likens to a lottery, with a day of registration and I waited library at 7.30 pm, where they that is immediately in their window of opportunity to regis- outside with a cup of coffee until fielded questions posed by par- neighbourhood or school of ter. the doors opened at 9 a.m. ents and various stakeholders choice. "Our purpose in coming is to because there was no way on in attendance. The meeting "We don't cap the total num- introduce a new approach to earth I wanted my kids at differ- was open to the public. ber of students coming [but] we registration for French ent schools." "The purpose of our visit to have some flexibility around Immersion and to receive com- Looking ahead, however, Paul Henderson, the player who scored the school council is to share infor- where a child will go to school." ments from members of the having her youngest daughter - winning goal in the Canada-Russia hockey series mation about a new registration Mr. Virgo said he recognized school community through who is currently in junior kinder- in 1972, was guest speaker last week at the second program that the school board the "difficulty" experienced by council." garten - forced to go to another annual Aurora Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast held in is going to be adopting for some parents in the last round One member of the school school such as Newmarket's front of a sell-out audience at Aurora’s DiNardo’s - Mazo de la Roche Public The Mansion. Henderson spoke for about half an School when she is eligible for hour, without notes, and told his audience he has YouTube involved in lawsuit Grade One registration is some- thing that worries her. been diagnosed with cancer. From page 1 encourage or delete postings allegations" regarding the Auroran photo by Ron Wallace is halted, these types of person- made on the website" and that defendants and the Aurora "There is a very real chance al threatening attacks will contin- they "authorized and encour- Citizen blog. that I will end up with my kids at ue," continued the statement of aged the publication and repub- "There is an implication in different schools and the claim. lication of the defamatory post- the original notice of action that youngest one will have a 35- At press time, the comment ings”. there were a lot of comments minute bus commute starting at DAMIR VRANCIC features have been disabled on This month's statement, that were inappropriate and you 8 a.m. when she is five years two of the 20 campaign videos however, makes Ms. Morris' can see that there are very few old," she said. "I would like for LAW OFFICE uploaded to Ms. Morris' chan- allegations against the three she's claiming were inappropri- there to be an outcome of sib- BUSINESS LAW, nel. clearer. ate and frankly I don't think lings allowed to have priority REAL ESTATE, The two videos in question On Mr. Hogg's part, Ms. there was anything that was enrolment." WILLS & ESTATES are entitled "Supporting the Morris alleges he is a modera- inappropriate about any of Part of the importance of Passions of the People" and tor of the blog and "authorized them. having her kids stay together at "Improvements Are Visible and encouraged the publication "They reflect people's opin- one school is the fact it will give 905-841-6411 Everywhere”. and republication" of the com- ions and I'm not going to be a Ms. Kurtz the time to devote a The video entitled "Our Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 ments in question. person who is going to prevent "maximum amount" of volunteer Veterans Serve and Serve Ms. Bishenden, the claim people from expressing their time to one school, not having to Again" had one comment post- reads, was a moderator of the opinions." hire a nanny or retain daycare if ed to it, but it appears to have website with the same authority. Mr. Hogg, Ms. Bishenden, juggling two school runs, and been removed. Mr. Johnson is cited in the and Mr. Johnson have repeat- having her older daughters able FOR SALE Bill Hogg said the inclusion suit as a "frequent writer" on the edly denied the allegations in of a comment made on Ms. website and was a moderator the suit. to keep an eye on the younger SOLD Morris' YouTube channel as an "at all material times." The lawsuit is expected to ones. example in the statement of "Mr. Johnson... has knowl- go before the courts in early "It is part of being a family, a claim is "as ridiculous as the rest edge relating to the identity of January. community, together," she said. of the claim." the anonymous defendants," The Canadian Civil Liberties "It is a really great school. I People you know... "How could she possibly the statement goes on to claim. Association, as The Auroran understand why everybody connect the Aurora Citizen or Ms. Morris suit goes on to has previously reported, contin- wants to go there." people you trust! any of the three moderators on claim that the defendants, "joint- ues to have an interest in the Mr. Virgo said he has "loudly" the Aurora Citizen with an ly and severally" published case and they are reviewing heard the concerns from par- alleged comment that showed "false and defamatory" state- documents in considering ents wanting to keep their chil- up on her site?" he said. "The ments on the blog "maliciously" whether to try and intervene in dren together, but has not heard reality is there is nothing to and have done so since "its the matter. from many people in the posi- prove that that comment was inception". "As for the Canadian Civil tion of registering their eldest or Susan Cowen even made. I think she is just "The defamatory postings Liberties Association, we have only children "and what that Sales RepresentativeYork Group grasping at straws." are not set out in this Statement heard nothing further from them might mean in terms of fairness Realty Inc. Brokerage Direct: 905-727-1961 Jordan Goldblatt, the lawyer of Claim so as to avoid an since their first contact with my to them if priority was given to for named defendants Bill Hogg, Independently owned and operated [email protected] aggravation of the harm caused lawyers," said Ms. Morris in her siblings." Richard Johnson, and Elizabeth by the Defendants," said the email. "It is hard to image that He added the Board's inten- Bishenden, confirmed he statement. such an Association would tion Tuesday was to lay out the received the revised statement Mr. Hogg said after review- choose to align themselves with new process and receive com- of claim - which indeed now lists ing the statement of claim that extreme anonymous language ments back from the Lester B. the plaintiff as "Phyllis Morris" there is no further information and personal threats against an LEAKY GAS TANK? rather than the previous "Phyllis contained in it "than just broad individual." Pearson community. Morris, in her capacity as Mayor of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora" - on Monday. "There are more particulars in terms of the language com- plained of but that is really the only significant difference," said Mr. Goldblatt, comparing the lat- presents est statement of claim to the “ORCHESTRAL FIREWORKS” notice of action served to the defendants in October. Gregory Burton, Conductor Guest Artist: Roseen Giles, flute Who can afford it with the He added he is "not sure yet" Program: if the more detailed particulars in price of gas these days! the statement of claim will alter RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Capriccio Espagnol - BARBER Adagio for Strings his approach in the matter. Get your gas tank fixed at: Some of the particulars C.P.E. BACH Flute Concerto in D Minor - HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis fleshed out in the statement of MUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain claim go into further details of the alleged involvement of Mr. Hogg, Ms. Bishenden, and Mr. Saturday, November 20 – 8:00 PM at Trinity Anglican Church in Aurora...79 Victoria St. Johnson with the Aurora Citizen blog. Sunday, November 21 - 7:30 PM at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts…10268 Yonge St. The notice filed in October stated simply that the three had Tickets: Saturday: Adults $28, Seniors $23, Students $12 the power to "publish, republish, Sunday: Adults $30, Seniors $25, Students $15

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Poor Ronnie

By RON WALLACE Breakfast with Paul Henderson my day’s highlight

Had breakfast with Paul Henderson last week...literally. Henderson, the hockey player who scored the winning goal in the series of the century against the Russians, so long ago I don’t even want to think about it, was the guest speaker at the second annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, and I was invited to join the table. Little did I realize at the time that Paul, who told a sell- out audience at DiNardo’s that he has been diagnosed with cancer, would be sitting beside me for breakfast. I owe that to the organizer of the event, Aurora’s Bob Callow, who invited me to the table. Oh, how the memories flowed about that day. It was September 22, 1972, and I had a whole bunch of people in my basement on Tecumseh Drive, the first home I ever owned in my life...thanks to the late Bob Montgomery. I won’t tell you how much it cost... With a little help from our friends, we have been able to identify all the people in the photograph, which My daughter Aurora was three years old, and she was is Aurora Council and staff taken in the early 60s. We were right on the four people we identified when there. we first ran this photo, two weeks ago, in the November 2 issue. In the front row are Councillor Jean When Henderson scored the goal, I called the Aurora Moffat, Reeve Clarence Davis, Mayor Keith Nisbet with Councillor William Stoddart. In the back row, left Banner office - since that’s who I worked for at the time - to right, are, Bill Johnson, town treasurer; George Sinclair, Tom Manning, Alf Child, Jack Williamson, Vic and told them to lock the doors and take the rest of the day Jones and Town Clerk Al Wood. Thanks to all the people who helped fill in the blanks. off. I had no right to do that, but it seemed like the thing to do at the time. Letter to the Editor Henderson had scored the winning goal in the two games prior to this one, but they had been forgotten. The photo below was taken the day of the winning game and goal. On my lap is my daughter, Aurora, who I said earlier, was three years old at the time. Seniors’ fashion show There was a writer from a brewery magazine there, who wanted to do a story on my “beer-cap” wall, so he some- how managed to get that date to do the story. His name escapes me at the moment, but he has writ- ten several books in the interim, and, if I recall correctly, he big success, she says was from Richmond Hill. It was Dennis something... At any rate, the picture wound up in his article which To the editor, Centre who opened their thank-you and congratu- Lydia Schuster was pounced on by Gerald Donaldson and Gerald salon on Sunday morning lations to our members, Aurora Seniors’ Lampert, who had it in their minds to produce a book Good manners pre- so our models could look our community and our Association Fashion called “The Great Canadian Beer Book” and they wanted scribe that one does not their best; to our Food volunteers for making our permission to use the photo. boast of one’s achieve- Services volunteers who Fashion Show a success. Show Committee No problem, said I, and the book became a Canadian ments. prepared delicious tea best-seller in 1975. But we at the Aurora sandwiches; to Sonia of Probably because I bought so many copies and gave Seniors’ Association Gastronomia Toscana for them as Christmas presents that year. would be remiss if we did providing the delicious Well, then didn’t Time Magazine (yeah, the real one) do not publicly share a self- pastries; to the student “Aurora’s Independent a review of the book and they selected my beer cap wall congratulatory moment at volunteers from St. as something crazy people do when they don’t know what the success of our sold- Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Newspaper” to do with all those left-over beer caps. out “Dress to Impress” High School who helped There were 5,774 beer caps on the wall when the pic- Fashion Show held to serve refreshments, to Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. ture was taken, representing 124 different brands of beer. November 7th, which as our Operations Staff for So my name appeared in Time. How many of you can at 95 Edward Street, in most cases of success- their help with facilities Aurora, L4G 1W1 say that? ful outcomes, was set-up and their ready At any rate, it was a privilege and an honour to join Paul achieved with the help of response to our every Henderson for breakfast last week, and it was a pleasure many who deserve our request, and finally our Publisher Emeritus listening to him talk about the goal that sent a nation into grateful thanks. many other contributors Rosemary Schumaker a frenzy. Our Fashion Show of prizes and gifts. I truly hope he survives his cancer problem. organizing committee Our “Dress to Impress” Production commends and congratu- Fashion Show had a dual Editorial Cynthia Proctor lates everyone involved: purpose: to provide an Ron Wallace [email protected] [email protected] our appreciative audi- enjoyable afternoon for ence; our elegant models our community and to Photography Brock Weir David Falconer – all A.S.A. members - help support the Aurora [email protected] [email protected] who showed that age is Food Pantry. no barrier, and indeed is We are pleased to Advertising Main Number an enhancement to well- have had their Director, Bob Ince 905-727-3300 [email protected] crafted, attractive fash- Lorna Rummenie present ions; to our Fashion to receive our cheque for Classifieds Diane Buchanan 905-727-7128 Commentator, Rozlin $1,000. [email protected] [email protected] Laber and Master of And one more note- Trish Miller-Kostin Ceremonies Angus worthy achievement for Facsimile Machine [email protected] MacKenzie for their mas- the Aurora Seniors’ 905-727-2620 terful and witty commen- Association: November tary; to our local mer- marks the fifth anniver- Editorial policy chants who generously sary of our move to the Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not contributed fashions and new Aurora Seniors’ necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name staff time: Creative Centre AND the dis- and phone number, although number will not be published, and be limited to 600 Colours, The Oaks charge of our $250,000. words. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. (Oakridge Outfitters), The capital debt – our share One and Only, M. R. of the cost of the centre, A much-younger Ron Wallace, with his daughter, Wardrobe, Reitmans, and again accomplished with Advertising policy Aurora, on his lap, poses for a picture in front of his Laura (Upper Canada our members’ and the Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the beer-cap wall in 1972 on Tecumseh Drive. Picture was Mall); to Peter, Frank, community’s support. value of an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publish- taken the day Paul Henderson scored the winning Melissa and staff of But back to our er prior to the following edition. goal to give Canada the hockey series over Russia. Giampierre’s Beauty Fashion Show: A sincere THE AURORAN, Week of November 16, 2010 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Samaritan's purse By Stephen Somerville

Last weekend I came home from my weekly hock- soap (in a plastic bag), comb; other: T-shirts, socks, The inside fold of the brochure said it best: ey game (minus four) and saw my wife and son filling ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watch- "Open a door by touching a child's heart. Pack a a shoebox with various small toys, pencil crayons, a es. shoebox". small ball and a pair of boys' socks. You are asked not to include things like toothpaste On a different note, in the recent past our church I asked them what they were up to. (due to customs regulations), food, or items that can started an interesting and worthwhile tradition; the My son proudly explained they were making a gift scare or harm a child like knives, war-related toys, pastor recognizes long time married couples by box to send to a boy in another part of the world. toy guns, etc. bringing them up to the front of the church and then My wife then told me one of her friends at the gym Shoe boxes from Canada are distributed primarily he bestows a special blessing upon them and also had become part of a volunteer group, called in 12-20 countries in Central and South America, provides them with a lovely certificate celebrating Samaritan's Purse International Relief, which oper- West Africa, and the Caribbean. their long marriage. ates Operation Christmas Child. According to their website, "Operation Christmas Last year a couple was recognized by Father Tim I then looked at the brochure that had been given Child is also sending shoe boxes to Haiti this year. for celebrating 65 years of matrimonial bliss. to Julie. The shoe boxes will be distributed as part of the larg- Two weeks ago, my friends John and Marlene The title on the inside of the brochure says, "A er commitment Samaritan's Purse has made to help were similarly recognized for achieving 50 years of simple gift opens doors". the people of Haiti rebuild following a devastating marriage. The pamphlet goes on to state "a shoebox gift earthquake in January of 2010. In Canada, Operation With all the stories in the media about divorce and opens the door for Samaritan's Purse to demonstrate Christmas Child participants are being encouraged the tragedies of broken families, it was nice to see Jesus' love by offering communities emergency to pack an additional shoe box online and it will be this. relief, safe drinking water, education, health care, sent to a child in Haiti." When I got home from church I told my wife about and more." You are also asked to donate seven dollars or this and mentioned that John seemed to be some- The idea is simple enough. You get a shoebox. more for each shoebox to help cover project costs - what emotional during this brief ceremony. You determine whether your gift will be for a boy or including shipping - and expand assistance to chil- Julie said that she too had a tear in her eye 11 girl, and the child's age category; 2-4 years; 5-9 dren and their communities. years ago in the very same church when Father years' and 10-14 years. 2010 National Collection Week for this program is MacLean first announced us as husband and wife. You then use the guidelines provided to "ensure November 15 through the 2st. She told me her immediate thought at the time was that the box is filled with a well-balanced variety of The closest drop-off location is at Valley View "I wonder if I can make it through the two-week hon- quality items that will bring joy to a child." Alliance Church at 800 Davis Drive in Newmarket. eymoon with this guy?" The gift ideas include: school supplies: pens, pen- Their phone number is 905-830-4454. Ah well, ain't love grand! cils and sharpener, crayons or pencil crayons, writing You can also visit www.samaritanspurse.ca to pads; toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, download the pamphlet and learn more about this Stephen can be contacted at: kazoos, yo-yos; hygiene items: toothbrush, mild bar worthwhile program. [email protected]

Letter to the Editor November is sad month for reader To the editor, stories to the point that ond husband died in winter dog houses I put talked about his time in down “killer hill” (those my sister and I would try, November as did my on the deck for Tess and the army, was at Camp X from Willowdale will The moment the last without success, to ignore Father-in-Law (the same Two, who generally ignore – I really wished he had remember) have been trickertreater left the her ramblings or make fun day many years later as them and burrow in the shared his experiences replaced by the fear of door, mom would start of the whole November my father – weird coinci- snow, but I put them out with me before he died. skidding out on icy roads, her, what I used to think thing. I deeply regret this dence). anyway). I normally get a bit endless shoveling of was, totally irrational fear now, but at the time – she My soon to be ex- My sister had the job of emotional but this year, mounds of snow and the and loathing of drove me crazy. brother-in-law, had a seri- closing the cottage. so far, is becoming closer putting on layer upon November. Some of her trepida- ous accident in There is a commercial and closer to my mom’s layer of clothing. Even “Tomorrow is tions were founded on November. about waiting to bring in reaction. the thought of my favorite November, you know how reality. My father died in Getting through the dock that really rings The bare trees and the time (Christmas) can’t I hate November. Your November. November was a trying true this year. little bit of snow flurries seem to get me out of my dad died in November, I was five and my sister experience every year for I have been tearing-up are a reminder that winter funk. you know (like she would was 11 months old – I Mom and until this year I at every Remembrance will soon be upon us – As the eldest, I guess I ever let me forget it)! don’t remember much was not very empathetic. Day ad, commercial, and quite frankly I am not inherited the “November” Everything bad happens about him except that I This weekend was the poppy and stories that I looking forward to it at all. thingy. in November,” mom would predicted his death – one I finally put away the read. My father, Doug’s’ The happy days of Thanks, MOM! say. Without fail she that’s fodder for another summer deck furniture, father and many uncles walking on crisp fallen would go into her dark time. cleared the eves, got the fought in WWII. snow, skating on the Bonnie Tiffin place, uttering November Also, my mothers’ sec- doggloos (they are the My uncle, who never frozen pond, tobogganing Oak Ridges 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of November 16, 2010 Letters to the Editor Should I be afraid to speak out? To the editor, Elizabeth Bishenden. allegedly defame the mayor At the September 28 council that I would continue to be what the members of council October 15, Richard have not been particularized. meeting, one councillor, Bob proud of should the voice of the did in voting for this action is Should I be afraid to speak Johnson, Bill Hogg, and Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hogg and McRoberts, disavowed his individual be choked under the wrong. out in Aurora? Elizabeth Bishenden have Ms. Bishenden have retained approval of the motion. hand of the local municipal gov- I applaud the actions and Should I be afraid to criticize served a motion today that Jordan Goldblatt of Sack On Rogers TV First Local ernment. statement from Councillor Bob the established municipal gov- seeks a dismissal of a Goldblatt Mitchell LLP to News on October 14, Councillor Mayor Morris’ re-election McRoberts. ernment if I do not agree with $6,000,000 lawsuit filed respond to the lawsuit, which McRoberts was quoted as say- website contains the following I strongly support the their actions? against them by Phyllis Morris, was served over Thanksgiving ing, “The arguments presented quote: “The New York Times actions of Bill Hogg, Richard Should I vote and then in her capacity as Mayor of the weekend. by town staff and council mem- wrote: “Aurora is exactly the Johnson and Elizabeth remain silent and cower under Town of Aurora. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hogg and bers didn’t match my under- kind of hip, upscale, well-edu- Bishenden in standing for all of the threat of litigation from the The lawsuit names Mr. Ms. Bishenden believe that standing of the Municipal Act. I cated town where conflicting our individual and collective very people that I may have Johnson, Mr. Hogg and Ms. comments about government do not agree with the rationale values are put to the test.”” With rights for freedom of expres- voted to office. Bishenden as defendants. are entitled to constitutional provided. I do not agree that the these current legal proceed- sion. If I speak out will I be The motion will be filed protection under the Charter of matter is a matter for council.” ings, in my opinion Aurora has I hope that other Aurorans silenced by our very govern- before the Ontario Superior Rights and Freedoms. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hogg and shown itself to be neither hip, and Canadians will also show ment that is an integral part of Court of Justice when a date A government (such as the Ms. Bishenden view the lawsuit upscale nor well-educated and their support by not remaining our democracy, an institution of for the motion has been fixed Aurora Town Council or its as a tactic to silence critics of has in fact censored any con- silent and by not being afraid to our rights and freedoms? by the Court. mayor) is not permitted to sue the Government in what is gen- flicting values so as not to put express their opinions on our Should I be afraid to attach Mr. Hogg is a former citizens for defamation. erally referred to as a Strategic them to the test. government. my name to this letter in fear of Councillor of the Town of As the Ontario Superior Litigation Against Public I do not need to have a code future repercussions having Aurora. Court of Justice has previously Participation (SLAPP). of conduct, a legal background Paul Sesto voiced my opinions? Neither Mr. Johnson nor Ms held, “everyone has a right to A SLAPP is a lawsuit that is or advice from a lawyer to know Aurora As a citizen must I confer Bishenden has ever held elect- an opinion, whether sound or intended to censor, intimidate with a lawyer before I express ed office. ill-advised, moderate or and silence critics by burdening my opinion in regards to gov- None of the three ran in the extreme, well-documented, or them with the cost of a legal ernmental affairs? 2010 Municipal Election. utterly baseless. And everyone defence until they abandon their Better teen driver meets Should I be fearful of my The lawsuit alleges that the has a right to voice an opinion, criticism or opposition. associations and friendships mayor was defamed by un- whether orally or in writing.” A SLAPP also acts as a bigger discounts with the good people of named bloggers in comments Town Council approved the warning to other potential critics. Let me show you how our Steer Clear® Aurora? posted on the Aurora Citizen lawsuit at 1.11 a.m. the morn- The effect of SLAPP suits is to discount can teach your teennts better driving It would appear so in blog (www.AuroraCitizen.ca) ing of September 15. discourage public debate. habits while you save money. Aurora, but this can not be between August 24 and Council confirmed a direc- The Ontario Courts have Are you there? LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR STATE FARM IS THERE. allowed to stand. October 2. tion from a Closed Session held that litigation by the gov- Providing Insurance and Financial Services I reference and call to atten- Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hogg and regarding “a potential defama- ernment which stifles its critics 905-727-8400 Peter Virtanen 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 tion the information at the Ms. Bishenden are not alleged tion action”, and the Town cannot be permitted: “The gov- CLU Agent, Aurora (Just south of the soccer fields) Aurora Citizen website: to be the authors of the defam- Solicitor was directed to retain ernment may not imprison, or auroracitizen.ca/2010/10/15/ atory posts, but instead are external legal counsel “to bring fine, or sue, those who criticize maybe-you-heard-about-the- allegedly moderators with the resolution to this matter”. The it. The government may lawsuit/ “Maybe You Heard ability to “publish, republish, $6,000,000 lawsuit was the respond. This is fundamental. About The Lawsuit” media encourage or delete [the] post- only action taken against Mr. Litigation is a form of force, and statement on behalf of Richard ings.” Johnson, Mr. Hogg, and Ms. the government must not Johnson, Bill Hogg and The specific comments that Bishenden. silence its critics by force.” SLAPPs are currently under review by Ontario Ministry Hollidge Blvd. • Manicure • Solar Nails Buck closer than she thought of the Attorney General • Spa Pedicure • UV Gel Nails in the form of an N • Bio Gel • Acrylic Anti-SLAPP Advisory Panel • Air Brush Design to her ”orchestration” charges Wellington St. E. Bayview Ave. (http://www.attorneygeneral.jus. Walk-ins welcome To the editor, I do, however, not expect and outgoing Councillor gov.on.ca/english/anti_slapp/). to be told anything ever Granger having coffee and Aurora is not a community 130 Hollidge Blvd. • 905-727-6030 Councillor Evelyn Buck’s again by Councillor Wendy a chit chat; the very next comment about the topic at Gaertener’s close friend day there is Councillor the last special meeting of and open forum speaker Gaertner and Councillor council appearing orches- Rebecca Beaton. John Gallo doing the same 3rd Annual Holiday trated was more true than I did not ask for this infor- thing. even she realized at the mation. Nothing wrong with hav- time. I went there on my own ing coffee, I just hope it’s Art Show & Sale Even her most critical and then was joined by not a sign of things to come. critics have to credit her Rebecca. I hope the surviving courage to address what When you sit there and block members of the past was going on before our are told by someone that council will not try and eyes, but then again, is this something is about to go hinder the working of the not why this woman got down, how it is about to new council even though we voted back in. happen and who is know that is a given in the Hers is a voice for involved, then it happens, beginning. democracy or what little well maybe Rebecca is just Let’s hope they review all democracy is left. a mind reader. the obstacles, detach from She did help not let No I was told who all the past, hold no grudges things pan out the way they knew what was going on. and identify their intentions were intended, as I was told It has sure enough all honestly, verbally and in give it a week or so because been denied. Where is the writing, then develop a deep I would be seeing more in integrity in this? yearning for it and maybe media. 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THE AURORAN, Week of November 16, 2010 - 7 Dawe eyes the future With a very clear mandate council will decide if there is an council looking to the next five engage the residents in a dis- from the people of Aurora, issue and will determine the years. cussion to move forward to a Mayor-Elect Geoff Dawe has penalty, if anything. They set "I had an interesting resolution," he said. "There is a his eyes set firmly on the future. themselves up as judge, jury, comment from a resident on lack of clarity on the initial pro- When The Auroran spoke to and executioner." the Promenade Study and that posed cost versus the final him following the election, he Following Mr. Dawe's deci- was, 'Where are the metrics in implementation, so this needs was already well underway in sive win over outgoing Mayor the study?'" he said. "If you to be fully disclosed as well." looking to bring the unity and Phyllis Morris, Ms. Morris, when don't have the metrics you can The cost of the controver- morale he promised back to asked what she would say to have all the studies in the world sial link in the Nokiidaa Tral, Town Hall. the residents, said to watch for and they're not going to come which is slated to go through "I have been talking to some legislation regarding The Oak to fruition." part of the McKenzie Marsh is people in terms of team build- Ridges Moraine. This too is Mr. Dawe maintains that also something to be looked at ing, things that we can do with something Mr. Dawe said the those involved in building the as the Town has "seen [the] staff," he said. "A couple of Town and council needs to take Promenade Study still need to project balloon substantially in times during the campaign, the "very seriously". get out and talk to all the cost" and there is a "lack of discussion of whether or not Throughout the course of business people and building agreement into how this there was a morale problem at the campaign he heard that owners in the downtown area should proceed”. Town Hall came up and I think word was spread that he was for it to be successful. "The residents do not feel just by virtue the fact it kept "pro-development and anti- "Those are the ones who that they have been involved coming up and that people had environment", he said. In have to be an integral part of fully in the process, so I want to to say there wasn't a problem responding to similar com- this, or it is not going to work," investigate this further," he indicates there was an issue. If ments from outgoing Councillor he said. added. there wasn't an issue it never Evelina MacEachern, Mr. Dawe Mr. Dawe said he also Looking back on his elec- would have been discussed." maintained that is not the case. hopes to engage stakeholders tion night victory, Mr. Dawe Mr. Dawe was multi-tasking "She has absolutely no on the issue of traffic calming said the size of the vote is GEOFFREY DAWE the day of the interview, prepar- basis in fact to make that state- measures in the section of probably what caught him ing a brief break with his wife to ment," he said. "I am absolute- town just north of Wellington most by surprise. attend a wedding in Mexico, as ly sensitive to the fact the and east of Yonge. He said he "As I said to a few people, well as touching base with the Moraine is an incredibly impor- has received input from resi- you go into this and expect to Councillor promises five new faces and three tant piece of land that we need dents "overwhelmingly win," he said. "As we were returning individuals that will be to protect. That will be very against" traffic calming meas- going through we had every joining him as councillors and much on our radar in terms of ures. sense it was going to be a pos- good “representation” he looked forward to meeting making sure that it is protected "I would like to see the traf- itive evening for us, but not to Since Michael Thompson on a similar page, adding there with them on his return. at a level it should be protect- fic studies before and after the that level." came short of winning a place on was an "overwhelming message "From my understanding ed." implementation and then council in the 2006 election, he for change" when he went door from what most of them were Budgeting for the future is reflected upon his experiences. to door. campaigning on, it was really to also important to the Mayor- bring back the level of civility to elect, he said, in looking at the Four years later, coming in "That sort of signified a level of Town Council," he said. "Pretty Town's financial situation. second to John Abel in the coun- dissatisfaction with what was much everyone had an issue "There were six to eight cil race, Mr. Thompson said the going on," he says. "As much as with the Integrity Commissioner years of zero increases and lessons learned in that time I heard it, I really didn't know to and that whole process. I have then it popped right up," he came in useful this year. what degree that would pan out already committed to address- continued. “‘You pay me now or "In all honesty, [2006] was come election day. I think when ing that." you pay me later' is what it real- probably more for the experience you look at the results, especially Mr. Dawe said he remains ly comes down to. Zero tax and experience proved invalu- in the mayoral race, there certain- committed to putting a morato- increases are just as irrespon- able to me as I went around this ly is a huge shift for change. rium on the Integrity sible as a 10 per cent tax time because having had an "Still, there were a lot of peo- Commissioner and bringing the increase. You need to be plan- opportunity to be a little more ple that were very much involved Town's controversial Code of ning that out. involved with the Town and the in following what was happening Conduct up for review to see if "If you plan that out in a five public and just getting a better in the Town of Aurora and I think there is a sense at the table that to 10-year cycle, then you can sense of what is going on... it the election made a lot of others it is needed. be much more consistent in the primes you, and you know that it who normally wouldn't have read "I feel that it needs to be projects you want implemented up and done their homework to reworked," he said. "It's not a in the Town and be much more get involved and see what was well-written document. I don't confident that what you want to Working together NATURALLY going on." have an issue with the Code of do is actually going to be fund- Having been elected, Mr. Conduct but the concept of a ed to the level you need. The for a new YOU! Thompson says he is "honoured" code of conduct. I am not sure real impact is in the long-term by the voters' choice. it is needed because you do operating costs of anything." Celebrating our take an oath of office. If the will "I am honoured that they have Forward planning is also a is we want a Code of Conduct, key for Mr. Dawe in looking chosen me to be their voice on in business then that is obviously the will of ahead to initiating a new strate- 10th year council and I will continue to do council. gic plan, which he wants put in what I promised to do, and that is "Essentially the way it was motion as soon as possible. He 130 Hollidge Blvd., Aurora to be a good representative for written said that regardless of said it will help in terms of 905-727-0197 them." anything else that happens, achieving goals set out by

MICHAEL THOMPSON is just a matter of getting out and meeting with people," he said. In the gap between his 2006 and 2010 bids, Mr. Thompson became involved with the Aurora Public Library Board and through the board and other endeavours, name recognition helped his can- didacy. With the date of the new Council inauguration set for December 7, Mr. Thompson says the feeling of excitement left over from election night is still with him but he is doing his homework. He said he is reading up on rules of procedure and touching base with the returning council- lors to get as much information as he can. The Integrity Commissioner, Code of Conduct, and putting the brakes on outgoing Mayor Phyllis Morris' lawsuit against three local bloggers are three issues under- scored by Mayor-Elect Geoff Dawe looking ahead to the early days of his council. Mr. Thompson appears to be 8 - THE AURORAN, Week of November 16, 2010 This councillor is nobody’s “puppet”, she says

Sandra Humfryes says she outgoing Mayor Phyllis Morris because I want to get the feed- putting me in that sort of box, "Maybe there is a cost-sav- takes great pride in being her and local organizer Sher St. back," she said. "I hope I can but I think it's sad because if ings moving forward and other own person, having her own Kitts. gain the trust and confidence of people grasp onto that opinion ways we can utilize our money, opinions, getting along with The blogs and some people the bloggers to see that I am of me already and get to know but I will work with our new "almost everybody" and being in the community questioned just doing what I think is [best] who I am they'll see that I am mayor and council and see an independent thinker, and whether these relationships for the public. going to be a very strong advo- together what we can under- she aims to show this to citizens would make her a truly inde- "It has nothing to do with cate for them and their con- stand and go from there. when she takes her place at the pendent councillor. Sher or Phyllis or Geoff Dawe - cerns. "Relative to the lawsuit...it's council table December 7. Ms. Humfryes, however, is we're friends, by the way, with "I hope they give me a about the tax dollars and is it During the course of the quick to address these con- Geoff Dawe, for over 34 years, chance to be me. That is all I am really value to our residents? election, Ms. Humfryes weath- cerns. but that is nowhere to be found. and you will see it. I am For that, obviously I will be work- ered the observations and criti- "I want to serve the public He is a Facebook friend of mine nobody's puppet." ing with Geoff and the council- cisms on various blogs which and I will be looking at the blogs [as well]. It's one of those things Looking ahead to when she lors to understand all the details questioned her friendship with and I will be reading them SANDRA HUMFRYES where I don't know why they are is sworn in as councillor, the first around that and make the right thing Ms. Humfryes says she decisions moving forward." would like to do is get to know The excitement of election Returning councillor now elected town staff personally, meet with night is still fresh in the mind of the heads of each of the depart- this first-time candidate. Instead For returning councillor John While Councillor Gallo said expected to be sworn in ments and get to know what is of going to Town Hall to watch Gallo, the October 25 election me made the conscious deci- December 7, Councillor Gallo on their agendas for the next the results come in, she spent was a testament to his service sion not to put the phrase "re- said he is looking forward to four years. the evening with her family at at the council table following the elect" on his campaign signs tackling "hot items" like the "For me, there are a lot of hot Jonathan's Restaurant as the unusual way he got there in the and literature, he said his previ- Official Plan, Promenade Study, issues like taxes and traffic flow polls reported back. first place. ous campaign experience and the 2C Secondary Plan in the Town, as well to certain "My mom was involved in Two-and-a-half years ago, served him well this year as he once they come back and see developments - we need to politics in Toronto and I just lost Councillor Gallo was appointed had the statistics behind him. how they progress, as well as keep our green spaces safe," her in July, which is why I decid- she said. ed to run so late," she says. "My following the resignation of duly- "I know how I did in each poll reducing items on the council Three issues Mayor-Elect dad was [at Jonathans] - he elected Councillor Grace and maybe areas I could focus pending list. Dawe has prioritized for the came up to Aurora for the first Marsh. a little more in and how people Three other issues that are early days of council include time since my mom passed get to know me a little more, likely to come up are getting rid Although Mr. Gallo came in examining putting a moratorium away - and the first time [the of the Town's Integrity ninth place in the 2006 election, and where maybe I didn't do so on the Integrity Commissioner, results] came up it said I was in Commissioner, re-opening the his appointment was controver- JOHN GALLO well." opening the Code of Conduct third place after five polls, my Code of Conduct for review, and sial with many people arguing convince those who were for a Like other new and returning up for review, and putting the dad had tears in his eyes. for a by-election to fill Ms. by-election that it wasn't that councillors, Councillor Gallo putting the brakes on outgoing brakes on Ms. Morris' lawsuit "I was humbled and hon- Marsh's seat rather than an bad of a decision," he said. "I said he is looking forward to get- Mayor Phyllis Morris' $6 million against three local bloggers. oured that the people have appointment. think first I hope I did a good job ting to know the new faces at lawsuit against three local blog- These are issues Ms. enough confidence and trust in "I like to look at it as it was a on council for the past 2.5 the table. gers. Humfryes says she needs to me. They have that trust in me good decision back then, and years. I respected everyone that "I'm sure we're going to be These are issues that have "dig deeper" into. and I take that very seriously. I my task was to prove I could be was on council and I think spending a lot of time together been underscored by Mayor- "I know as much as probably won't sleep at night until I feel I there, contribute, and do a good everyone respected me as in the next four years," he said. Elect Geoff Dawe. all our residents do right now," am doing justice for everyone. job and, by doing so, I could well." After the new council is Although Councillor Gallo she said. "I do believe from a Over the next four years I will be had expressed his support of Code of Conduct and Integrity judging my feedback from the these three items during his perspective we really have to residents and I will not run again Abel could be deputy mayor term, he said he is going to keep understand if we really need if the residents do not think I am an open mind going in. that. There is a lot of money doing a good job. I mean that there. with all my heart." When the new council is the possible creation and imple- "I am open to hearing new inaugurated next month, if tradi- mentation of a Youth Centre, soc- perspectives, but I stand by my tion is any indication, newcomer cer fields, and gymnasiums. decisions based on what I had John Abel is likely to follow in the "Those are the sorts of issues before me when I made them," footsteps of outgoing Councillor and municipal affairs that tend to he said. "I would never close a Bob McRoberts as Aurora's new take a little longer than they door to hearing other people's deputy mayor. should," he said. "I know there views and what they think [on] Councillor-elect Abel came in was a lot said about council and how the Town should move for- • Aurora’s First Choice For Driver Training first in the October 25 election that was one of the issues that ward." 905-713-3733 with 5,803 votes, 468 votes was brought up [during the cam- As for Ms. Morris' lawsuit, Mr. ahead of second place finisher paign]. 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Probably one of the at 15064 Yonge Street. have been streaming in most popular Aurora He was the last of the after he announced his doctors, Len Wilkes has three to close the door retirement. retired. behind him. He will be remembered Flowers Len had his practice The building was sold for his ability and willing- at the corner of Yonge several years ago. ness to listen to and by Terry Street and Reubin His has been a career counsel his patients on a Streets, in a building now of hard work, long hours personal and a medical 14799 Yonge St. owned by solicitor Chris and dedication to his Aurora front and the fact that he Telephone: 905-726-1549 Sorley. patients. was willing to make email: [email protected] He graduated in 1965 Many patients have house calls – especially www.flowersbyterry.com from the University of stayed with him from the for those who were elder- Toronto with his a degree first year he began prac- ly and infirm and who If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? in medicine, then he and ticing. could not make it into the his wife, Lorraine, moved In that time, he deliv- office to see him. to Aurora right after his ered their children and He was sincere and residency in 1966 where their children’s children. showed a keen interest in he set up his practice Whole extended fami- the person, his daughter, with Dr. Bill Diamond and LEN WILKES lies in time became Tracey said. Dr. Bill Faudemer at what the time. patients and were Dr. Wilkes has been a was formerly referred to In 1973, he and the touched by his kindness cornerstone in the Aurora as 110 Yonge Street other doctors built the and care. community for many South - a small house at building that now stands Notes and messages years – a very private and humble man who will be missed more than he Ceremonies draw scores will ever know or appreci- ate. From page 1 by Major Glenda Bishop; the staged by the Aurora “We wish him well in Government of Canada was Aurora Seniors Association, Legion. retirement, spending time laid by Lois Brown, Member represented by Charles "We thank you for the with his three children, a of Parliament for Sequeira; Trinity Anglican peace we enjoy and the daughter and two sons, Newmarket-Aurora, Church, represented by opportunity that is ours in and their families, includ- Stephen Somerville on Rev. Canon Dawn Davis and building a better order of ing six grandchildren, the behalf of the Province of Rev. Stephen Kern; and by society in this Canada for last born only a few Ontario, and by Mayor Linda Henshaw and Lindsay generations still to come," weeks ago; gardening Phyllis Morris accompanied Tanner, in memory of Harold said Major Brian Bishop in a and enjoying time with by CAO Neil Garbe on Henshaw. prayer he lead following the his beloved Golden behalf of the Town of Representatives for St. wreath-laying ceremony. Retriever Remy,” said Aurora. Andrew's College, St. "We remember with pride Tracey “A well deserved Wreaths were also laid Maximilian Kolbe Catholic and gratitude those who rest for someone who has on behalf of the Township of High School, and the fought on land and sea and given so much to so many King; the Township of Returned and Services skies to make this possible people for 44 years”. Whitchurch-Stouffville; the League of Australia and we continue to pray that Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal (Mallacoota Sub-Branch) their memory of self-giving Canadian Legion, repre- also presented wreaths at may inspire us to invest our sented by Jean Anderson the Altar. energy, our strength, and and Joyce Remy; the It was almost a repeat of our substance in building a Salvation Army, represented Sunday’s ceremonies, world of peace."

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In two games played earn a point in the stand- points. ORANGEVILLE 6 (MacPherson, Priestap) (Yorke, Sardella) SH 8.20 this week, the Aurora ings. Tigers, to date, have AURORA 3 10.00 O - Michael Sardella Tigers Junior A hockey Sunday, before 127 nine wins and 10 losses. O - Zach Pilote (Britton) (Fasano, Harrison) 11.38 team managed only a fans, Aurora tried to First Period 17.21 single point although make a comeback in the STOUFFVILLE 7 Third Period they lost both games. final 20 minutes of play, AURORA 6 O - Chris Draper Second Period Last Thursday night in but it was a case of too (Beckett) 2.15 A - Sloan Stewart Stouffville, Tigers lost in little, too late. First period O - Nicholas Vassos O - Michael Sardella (Gidaro) 9.41 overtime to the Spirit 7-6 By the time the third (Yorke, Birkhoff) PP 5.48 (Fasano) 0.56 A - Jarrett Fennell then on Sunday went period got around, S - Declan Gunovski A - Ryan Johnson O - Nicholas Vassos (Moody) 13.24 down to a 6-3 loss at the Aurora trailed (Stephenson, Caggiula) hands of the Orangeville Orangeville 6-1. 7.18 Flyers. The results kept the S - Drake Caggiula Thursday, backed by Tigers in fifth place in (Savory) 9.47 two shorthanded goals the north division of the A - Jordan Gidaro and a strong offense, the league, but Orangeville (Reed) 10.32 Aurora Tigers led home- crept a little closer, A - Jordan Gidaro town Stouffville by a being in sixth place. (Lisi, Reed) 15.39 score of 6-3 after 40 min- Sunday’s game was a utes of play. chippy, physical contest Second Period The story in the third and the two teams com- period however was bined for a total of 104 A - Daniel Lisi much different as the minutes in penalties. (Gidaro, Priestap) PP Spirit threw 21 shots on Scoring for the Tigers 7.09 goal and managed to tie were Ryan Johnson, A - Sloan Stewart the score at six to force Sloan Stewart and (Gidaro) SH 8.57 overtime. Jarrett Fennell. S - Kyle McLaughlin With less than two The two teams square (Ferry, Porter) 15.53 minutes remaining in the off again next Saturday A - Sloan Stewart extra frame, Tyler Ferry night in Orangeville, but (Secco, Moody) 17.46 blasted home a shot to first, Aurora will host the A - Jordan Gidaro give the Spirit a 7-6 vic- Stouffville Spirit Friday (Reed) SH 19.10 tory. night at the Community Jordan Gidaro was Centre. Third Period outstanding in leading Game time is 7.30 the Aurora offence with p.m. S - Chris Porter three goals and two Next Tuesday, (McLaughlin, Ferry) PP assists, while Sloan November 23rd, Aurora 1.57 Stewart scored a pair. travels to Collingwood S - Drake Caggiula Daniel Lisi notched a for a game against the (Finch, Stephenson) PP Kim Downs, the chair of single and Jordan Reed Blackhawks. 6.20 the Aurora Hockey pitched in with three In the scoring race, S - Matt Neal (Doyle, Parents’ Auxiliary, left, assists. Jordan Gidaro still leads Finch) 11.24 was on hand last week to Michael Mitchell the pack, thanks to his help present a fundraising stopped 44 of 51 shots - five points in Stouffville Overtime cheque in the amount of several from point blank Thursday, with 13 goals $6,000 to assist Thalia range - and can take and 15 assists for 28 S - Tyler Ferry Avgousti, 8, right, on comfort in the fact that points, followed by Sloan (Caradonna, Geiger) Thalia’s Journey overseas his effort helped Aurora Stewart who has 18 3.24 for an operation to help with a procedure in Gateway Café & Lanes Aurora Germany known as stem 210 Edward St., 905-727-2900 www.gatewaylanes.ca Master Ducks team cell therapy which may cure her cerebral palsy. The money was raised offers cycle training from a minor hockey Home and Home week- The Aurora Master "Tailspin" programs house this Saturday, end against Newmarket. Ducks Triathlon Team has run from November November 20th from 11 Also taking part in the joined forces with through to the end of a.m. until noon. presentation at the Aurora Aurora’s DryICE Training April. DryICE is located at 226 Community Centre were Centre to offer cycling For now, classes are Industrial Pkwy North, Unit Thalia’s mother, Flory, training. available Saturday morn- #6 in Aurora. second from left, and The Ducks Triathlon ings, Wednesday and For more information con- Aurora Minor Hockey Team has recently Thursday nights. tact: Paul Haffenden, Association president Joe entered into a strategic Options of other days www.masterducks.ca, at agreement with DryICE and times will be added p.haffenden@ Bentolila. Training Centre to house as demand grows. rogers.com or Mike Arnew, Auroran photo a new indoor cycling facil- There will be an open www.dryicecentre.com. by David Falconer ity. DryICE is a fully inte- grated sport training cen- tre, combining the latest techniques in core strength and conditioning Construction with sport specific train- ing stations. Just recently, they Renovation have added a large dedi- cated area to indoor cycling. The Aurora Ducks Basement team is a local triathlon club that started out by offering swim training to Bathroom its members, but has expanded into run and bike programs. With DryICE, the Hardwood Ducks will host beginner, intermediate and advanced Indoor Cycling Contact: training programs with experienced coaches, Niaz (647) 408-7280 focused on Triathlon and Endurance cycling. 12 - THE AURORAN, Week of November 16, 2010 Polo for Heart raises record $ Canada’s largest charity will help purchase state-of- polo tournament, PACE Polo the-art equipment for the For Heart raised a record Regional Cardiac Care $240,000 in 2010 for the Heart Centre. and Stroke Foundation of Following the cheque pre- Ontario and Southlake sentations Mr. Sculthorpe pre- Regional Health Centre sented Heart and Stroke’s Foundation, The Auroran has prestigious Heart & Soul Team learned. Award for Volunteer Service. Organizers, volunteers and Accepting the award were sponsors gathered at the Cliff Sifton, Sheila Clark, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Derek Watchorn, Karen White recently to celebrate their suc- and Ellen Reeves. cess and to make the official The award is given to a vol- cheque presentations. unteer team that has demon- The celebration included a strated loyalty and commit- highly publicized game of ment to the Heart and Stroke “Horse Hockey” involving Foundation and contributed to PACE Polo For Heart riders the success of the and NHL legends Darryl Foundation’s community- Sittler, Rick Vaive, Brad Marsh based programs and activi- and Mark Napier held as part ties. of the Royal Horse Show. PACE Polo For Heart is a Following the 7-7 tied three-day charity tournament game, which delighted the ERIKA SAVAGE & SAM KACZOR KIM PHAN and family festival. crowd, all four ex-NHL’ers World-class polo, tradition- joined 150 PACE Polo For al champagne divot stomps, Heart supporters for the tents and tables and best hat cheque presentations. and picnic contests highlight CEO David Sculthorpe the popular event held on the Ducks finish second accepted $120,000 on behalf third weekend of June each of the Heart and Stroke year at the Gormley Polo Foundation of Ontario. Centre just south of Aurora. Southlake Regional Health Polo For Heart has raised Centre Foundation Director more than $5 million for heart to host at swim meet Gayani Weerasignhe accept- and stroke related charities ed $120,000 on behalf of since 1978. A total of 48 Ducks qual- won the high point award for have fun along with swim- ing as the swimmers Newmarket’s Southlake The 32nd annual PACE ifiers voyaged north to her category. ming fast. cheered and encouraged Regional Health Centre Polo For Heart takes place Barrie recently and came Ducks won 26 events, This is the second out- each other. Foundation where the funds June 17, 18 and 19, 2011. home with a second place were second in 19 events, standing meet this season Some of the outstanding finish. and third in 18 events. and coach Reg Chappell top performances included Ducks competed among This was the team’s first attributes the success Maxwell Jones, one 3rd 10 participating clubs and "Heats & Finals" meet of the to his coaching staff, place; Grace Harris, one lost out only to the host year and all swimmers han- Sam Montgomery, Nick second place and two 3rd Barrie team. dled the format extremely Rottmann, Jana Brooke- places; Noah Clarke, two 1st Erika Savage, 12, and well, with 207 "personal Grey, Kelly Hughes, Andrea places, two 2nd places, one Samantha Kaczor, 12, tied bests", out of 277 total James and Christine Van 3rd place; Erika Savage, Water Softening, Purification, for high point honours and swims. Dalen. three 1st places, four 2nd are sharing the plaque Team support and enthu- According to Reg, the places, one 3rd place; Filtration & Sterilization Units awarded. siasm grew throughout the atmosphere developed by Samantha Kaczor, four 1st Kimberly Phan, 14, also meet and all seemed to the coaches was outstand- places, one 2nd place, two Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. third places; Nicholas www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario Clarke, one 3rd place; Jack Dancy, one 2nd place; Dean named to Disability Victoria Wicks, two 1st places; Stephen Wang, two 1st places, two 2nd places; St. Andrew’s Realty Inc. Hall of Fame in Toronto Kimberly Phan seven 1st Brokerage places; Nicole Roberts, two An Aurora man found him- The Hall of Fame is located infected, and as a result, Mr. 1st places, one 2nd place; Anna Runco self in good company last on the ground floor of Metro Dean lost his leg just below the Cassie Beach one 2nd Sales Representative week. Hall, 55 John Street in Toronto. knee. place, three 3rd places; Alan Dean was inducted An avid soccer player, Mr. Featured in the Fall Edition Sarah Shum, one 2nd place; (905) 841-1030 into the Canadian Disability Dean was in his 30s, when he of the magazine “Why Not.”, Mr. Alexandra Krawczuk, one (416) 565-3727 Hall of Fame at a luncheon in broke his leg during an Aurora Dean’s photo appears on the My goal is to make your 3rd place; Elizabeth Clark, www.listwithanna.com real estate dreams a reality! Toronto Wednesday. soccer practice one Sunday cover with three others who three 2nd places; Jennifer Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract He joins well known ath- afternoon. were also inducted last week. Ackerman one 3rd place; letes like Man In Motion Rick He was eventually taken The event took place at the Paul Wong, two 1st places, Hansen and swimmer Vicki from Newmarket to a Toronto Royal York Hotel and was one 2nd place, four 3rd Keith Munro. hospital, where the leg was set emceed by former Toronto places; Eric Lane, one 2nd .CA Mr. Dean was one of four in a cast. mayor and chairperson of the place; and Summer people inducted into the Hall of However, a laceration that Disability Hall of Fame David Mortimer, two 1st Fame last week. was not tended to became Crombie. places, one 3rd place. 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Barbarians repeat as McCormick Cup champs

The Aurora Barbarians sport of rugby. the Barbarians playing an able to maul themselves three would be Crusader 20 minutes to play. Despite Rugby Club defeated the The clash was a reprise expansive game that led to into position for a chip over tacklers on his way to the deteriorating field condi- Oakville Crusaders 19-17 of the 2009 final where the an opening try just three and score by centre Dan end zone. tions that favoured the at Fletcher’s Fields last Barbarians also prevailed minutes in when wing Zach West just seven minutes This conversion by Crusader style of forwards week to repeat as the over the Crusaders by a Pancer took a pass from later. Pancer was good and the play, the Barbarians Ontario Senior Men’s Cup similarly close 12-11 score. centre Andrew Ziricino and That try was also not Barbs led 12-5. returned to their stifling Champions. The game began with sprinted to the end zone to converted. Despite strong pressure defence and ultimately The competition, now in surprisingly good field score. But ten minutes after from Crusaders just before ran out the clock. its 60th year, comprises conditions and the sun The failed conversion that Barbarian full back halftime, outstanding The McCormick Cup was clubs from across Ontario shone throughout the after- put the Barbs up 5-0. Damon McLachlan defence by the Barbs kept presented to Barbarians’ and is the province’s most noon. The match featured The Crusaders playing a returned a kick from 60 the score unchanged as the Captain and St. Andrews prestigious award in the two contrasting styles with close forwards game were metres stepping around sides went into the change College grad Robert Carter rooms to regroup. by Ontario Rugby Union In the second half the president Allen Piggott who Barbs went quickly back praised the club’s organiza- into offense mode and at 12 tion for its fifth consecutive minutes in centre and appearance in the grand Ontario Blues representa- finale and on winning in tive Steve Shortly shrugged three of the last four years. off two tacklers to put the He also cited the appro- ball down in the end zone priateness of the Barbs, an for an easily converted try original six club dating back to stretch the lead to 19-5. to 1950, winning in the 60th But the Crusaders were year of the Cup competi- clearly not done and as they tion. had the week before claw- Barbarians’ flanker ing back from a 24-7 deficit Nolan Ott who returned to to Balmy Beach in the semi- play this match after a four- final, they scored a convert- week absence due to a ed try at the 55 minute mark shoulder injury was named and another unconverted Man-of-the-Match for his try just five minutes later to brilliant play both offensive- make the game 19-17 with ly and defensively.

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Murray, Frank Leone, Jim human experience. humourous to the thought- Bazaar takes place Angus MacKenzie Edwards and Joe Durkin. More than one story fully observant. Saturday, November 20th, filled in short interludes Sponsors included touched on the fragility of They are composed between 9 a.m. and 2 with his wit, as dress Creative Colours, human life and the sorrow without pretension, but p.m., and as always, a big preparation for models Gastromia Toscana of loss but not in the obvi- rather in an accessible turnout of shoppers is required extra time, and Bakery, Giampierre’s ously melancholic way manner that enhances the expected. Angus caught off guard a Beauty Centre, Oak one would expect. reader's enjoyment. 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Wardrobe in was lost. coming adversity against offerings of the talented and style of the garments Newmarket and Laura, In the ever-evolving The stories are written all odds, which defines us ASA crafters and artists. displayed would enhance Upper Canada Mall. world of Canadian publish- in digestible chunks fea- as Canadians, is greatly The ASA group will the wardrobes of every- ASA member, Larry ing, the number of turing characters the represented in this vol- offer sewing and knitting one present and served to Taylor, approached unheard-of authors is reader learns to care ume. goods, the wood shop will make everybody feel Carlos Veloso, manager vastly greater than the about in the brief time In fact, that the three offer carvings and other good about beautiful of Home Depot, Aurora, number of those repre- allotted. volumes of Aurora woodworkings and baked clothing. about supplies and their sented in your local book- I was pleasantly sur- Storyalis even exist pays goods and lunchroom The models, both men business conversation store. prised at the breadth of homage to that hard- treats will be available. and women, communicat- resulted in a donation of a In my travels I have conflict the main protago- nosed facet of what it The Budget Bistro is in ed wonderful poise and used kitchen display unit come across great writers nists faced. takes to be Canadian. full operation on each serenity modeling the fin- to the Seniors’ Centre. that deserve to be recog- Some found redemp- When people work Wednesday between noon ery of the season in the The unit now stands in nized and congratulated tion in coming to terms together, amazing things and 1 p.m. West McKenzie Hall to so the Centre facing the on their painstaking efforts with a lost love or lost can happen. The meal consists of many good friends, and Front Counter, and fits to express themselves on innocence. The book is available in soup and sandwich, coffee created a good impres- into the surroundings paper. Others used the power Aurora at Aurora Used or tea and dessert for $4. sion for fine fashions. neatly, where it will serve Such is the case with of hope to conjure up their Books, 95 Edward Street, A fashionably dressed, While ills afflict other coffee, tea and light the Aurora Writers Group wishes into physical form. 905-727-3300. sell out audience was parts of the world, the refreshments. who, for the third time, has Still others discovered enchanted by the recent Aurora Seniors live in a Carlos paid a visit to compiled the best of its healing through helping Richard Todd is a local Dress to Impress Fashion wealthy society endowed the Centre to look at the members' work into a col- others less fortunate. author and novelist. Visit Show at the Aurora with the additional good space available and lection of short stories and No matter the situation, him online at Seniors Association (ASA) living that a spirited determine first hand what poems called, appropriate- all learned something www.richard-todd.com. when fellow seniors Seniors’ Centre offers, was required, subse- paraded the runway dis- and on this Sunday after- quently replacing the playing fine fashions. noon, the fashionable counter top, installing Members of the segment of a good life doors and shelves inside Seniors’ Centre, attired played out before senior the unit, then mounted the fashionably by profession- eyes, firing imaginations cabinet on castors for als, portrayed stylish capable of extravaganzas mobility to other locations apparel in the latest fall that would impress any in the centre, as required. fashions. age group. Remembrance Day on 24th Annual Optimist Club Sashaying along the The Fashion Show November 11th commem- runway in the lifted everybody’s spirit orated the memory of all West/McKenzie Hall, the with as much capability as who fell in battle, with a models attired in one gar- an incoming tide lifts all service in the ASA lounge Book Sale ment after another, parad- boats. with about 50 members in ed a variety of beautiful Models included Alma attendance. arranged attire for men Durkin, Carol Hedenberg, A march to the at the and women, to an appre- Donna Chianelli, Dorothy Cenotaph culminated with ciative audience. Broad, Grace Rock, Kaye a ceremony attended by a The audience was com- Morrison, Lorraine Worral, large crowd, to honour prised largely of members Lucelle Starkey, Mahi warriors who fell in battle AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY of the Seniors’ Centre, and Akhavan, Marie Leone, defending civilization 151 Yonge Street all paid close attention to Minoo Sedighi, Sylvia around the world, honour- the array of truly appeal- Neal, Virginia Bodnar, ing those who did not Aurora, Ontario ing fashions on display, Charles Sequeira, Derek return home. leaving no doubt of their passionate interest in how Saturday November 27, 2010 8am - 4pm seniors can appear, when Sunday November 28, 2010 10am - 3pm dressed fashionably. The performance of the models, all seniors from the ASA, was remarkable Paperbacks! Hardcovers! Children’s! for coolness and well-pre- 14799 Yonge St pared presentations. 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From page 2 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 DECEMBER 1 TO 5 The Aurora Seniors’ Centre invites everyone The play “Annie” by Aurora’s Marquee to a Christmas dinner and theatre event, with Theatrical Productions will take place at the doors opening at 5 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Also Newmarket Theatre on the above dates. Tickets on hand will be the Dickens Committee who will to the show make good holiday gifts for children, perform the CBC1 radio script of Charles parents, grandparents, and friends. And you can Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" at 7.30 p.m. also bring joy to a child in south or central York Tickets are $25 for members, and $30 for non- Region. Marquee is partnering with the Salvation members. Reservations are available, and tick- Army this year so audience members will be able ets are on sale until Monday November 22 at to drop off their new toy donation in either the- 4.30 p.m. atre lobby. Items for 12-to-16-year-olds are SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 especially needed, but any gift is appreciated. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aurora’s famous Hillary The show may be seen Dec. 1 to 4 at 7.30 p.m. House will be the scene of a Family Christmas. and Dec. 4 and 5 at 2 p.m. For tickets, call 905- Hillary House will be decorated by members of 953-5122, or order online at www.newtix.ca the Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society. The THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 fires will glow in the fireplace, the smell of mulled Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School holds its cider will fill the air and the sound of familiar car- Winter Concert at the school. ols will be heard. There will be crafts for children, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 refreshments and maybe even a visit from Santa Join the York Highlands Chorus for an A Claus. Hillary House is on the west side of Yonge Cappella Holiday Experience 4 at St. Andrew’s Street, south of Aurora Heights Drive. We Are Presbyterian Church, 484 Water St., Newmarket, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 with shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes VER GRAT and a portion of proceeds to will be donated to place from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. at the Aurora Town RE EFU local food banks. For more information contact Hall. FO L Karen at 905-726-2113 or by email at cheryly- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 [email protected] At 7.30 p.m. join the festivities at the Aurora SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Seniors’ Centre, 5 Municipal Drive, as the York Region Community Choir Presents Evergreen Choir, under the direction of Richard "Classics of Christmas", a concert celebrating Heinzle, presents "A Joyous Sound". Tickets are the Holiday Season. at 2 p.m. at the Trinity adults $5, children, 14 and under, free. Tickets HONOUR BOOK LAUNCH Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street. Tickets are are available at the Seniors’ Centre or at Chartwell Seniors Housing is proud to launch “HONOUR”, a new book $10 and may be obtained by calling Heather at the door. Refreshments will be served at 905-853-6925. intermission. commemorating Canada’s WWII veterans and those who supported the war * * * * THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 effort. With images taken by world-renowned photographer Yuri Dojc, this Amnesty International hosts its annual The Rotary Club of Aurora’s holiday celebra- book captures the unique and compelling stories of approximately 35 quiet Writeathon, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Public tion and volunteer appreciation evening will be heroes living in Chartwell homes across Canada. Library. Write cards of support to human rights held tonight at the Wellington Gallery from 7 p.m. defenders. For more information call 905-713- to 11 p.m. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20TH AT 2:30 6713. SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Entertainment by the Metropolitan Silver Band WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Robbie Burns night at the Aurora Legion, 105 Proceeds benefit The War Amps Operation Legacy Come sing your favourite songs of the sea- Industrial Parkway North, features a live celtic- son at the Aurora Cultural Centre from 2 to 4 rock band, Hadrian’s Wall. Cocktails at 6 p.m., p.m. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets, available from all mem- PARK PLACE MANOR RETIREMENT RESIDENCE Building is wheelchair accessible at the north bers of the White Heather Pipes and Drums 15055 Yonge St., Aurora 905-727-2952 entrance. For further information call 905-713- band or from the bar at the Legion starting Dec. 1818 or email [email protected]. 1, are $40 per person.