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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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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.