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LEST WE FORGET – Silver Cross Mother Donna Beek lays a wreath on behalf of the Mothers of Canada on Sunday morning at the [email protected] Aurora Cenotaph. Hundreds turned out on the sunny Sunday morning for the annual Remembrance Day Parade, at which serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Cadets, dignitaries, and members of the public alike were united in remembering the fallen. Inset: Veterans Dorothy Gummersall, Cliff Davies, Eleanor Thomson and Albert Arcand stand to attention during God Save The Queen. Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger REVISED PROOF 1-Hour Remembrance is about more than Massage * First visit only. Use your health benefits before they expire! a moment of reflection TIME SENSITIVE Registered Massage Therapy • Direct Billing MATERIAL 265 Edward St • 905-900-0760 By Brock Weir should remember in this day and age. attach emotion to the act of remembering. PLEASE RETURN Indeed, this was a question posed to For many of us, it is grandfathers and MassageAddict.ca As Aurorans came together to mark residents many times over the course fathers, uncles and great-uncles that we PROOFED Remembrance Day this week, the of Remembrance Week, including the recall.” WITHIN AN HOUR number of young people descending on annual Veterans Dinner hosted by the Speaking to the crowd of veterans, OF RECEIPT, the Cenotaph swelled as they came to Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday Legionnaires and members of the remember in silence or raise their voices night. public alike, Mr. Franklin spoke about THANK YOU as a choir member. “What we really need to focus on this act of remembrance and how it 905-729-2287 But, as their numbers grew, the is the act of remembrance and how it has been passed down the generations. FAX: 905-729-2541 number of veterans on hand to remember differs from simply remembering,” said He remembered in particular stories of with them continues its steady decline, Dave Franklin, President of the Aurora his own father flying into Egypt in the [email protected] raising the question of just how one Legion. “Remembrance is when you Continued on page 21 Proofed and Trattoria • Pizzeria Welcoming the Class of 2015 Caring Aurorans approved by • Pasticceria honoured by • Gelateria Date: Governor General 230 Wellington St. E Date of insertion: Feb.6/14 By Brock Weir Sales Rep.: JG 905-727-5577 Whether you’re providing a NTT T KWS T IS T young mother a hand-up at the start T T T T of a new generation, or taking your WHY PAY MORE? CC OC SFP VW concerns global, the simple act of caring can take many forms but can &ODVVLÀHGHDUOXJ often go unrecognized. Governor General David Johnston, however, was on hand to salute 28 volunteers – including two Aurora residents – at Queen’s Park on Tuesday afternoon, recognizing YOU NAME IT them with the Caring Canadian Award. ...WE FRAME IT Aurora’s Janet Metcalfe was 2015 inductees to the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Mark Heese, Alan Dean, Betty Sinclair (representing her 16686 Yonge St., Newmarket (905) 895-4084 inductee husband Ken Sinclair) and Lowell McClenny meet just before last week’s induction ceremony at Continued on page 3 St. Andrew’s College. For more on the Class of 2015, please see Page 3. Auroran photo by Glenn Rodger Across from Mandarin Buffet Restaurant

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COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Date Time Location Meeting Thursday, November 12 7 p.m. Council Chambers Committee of Adjustment Thursday, November 12 7 p.m. Leksand Room Economic Development Advisory Committee Monday, November 16 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Special General Committee Operating Budget* Tuesday, November 17 7 p.m. Council Chambers General Committee* Wednesday, November 18 7 p.m. Aurora Public Library Library Board Thursday, November 19 7 p.m. Holland Room Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee CANCELLED Friday, November 20 10 a.m. Council Chamber Trails and Active Transportation Committee Council meetings are open to the public and can be seen on Rogers TV, channel 10. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit www.aurora.ca *Meetings can be viewed online by visiting www.aurora.ca/gcstream

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You are invited to attend a Public Open House to review the draft plans and to provide Winter Parking Restrictions in effect from your input prior to finalizing the plans. Join us on Thursday, November 26, from 6 p.m. November 15 to April 15, 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aurora Town Hall, Council Chambers 100 John West Way Get ready to get out and play Aurora! www.aurora.ca/masterplan or www.aurora.ca/sportplan RBC Sports Day in Canada is a national celebration of the power of sport to build community and get Canadians It’s that time of year again! Snow and ice are due to arrive moving. It takes place on Saturday, November 21 in soon. Please ensure that your vehicles are not parked on the communities across Canada. street, over sidewalks or onto the roadway. This is hazardous for residents and severely hinders the ability of our Infrastructure and The Town of Aurora will offer various FREE events for Aurora Environmental Services staff to plow our roads and sidewalks. youth and residents. Events will take place at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC), 1400 Wellington Street For more information, please call 905-726-4751 or visit East, and the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC), 135 www.aurora.ca Industrial Parkway North. Pull up your socks, tie up those running shoes and join more Town seeks community feedback on than a million Canadians who are celebrating sport across Youth play-based activities Canada during the Year of Sport!

Activity Time Location The Town of Aurora is committed to engaging and empowering the youth in our community. The Town provides positive FREE Public Skate 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. SARC opportunities for growth and development through its various FREE Public Leisure Swim 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. SARC youth programs and planned activities. Recently, the Parks & FREE Indoor Walking Track 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. AFLC Recreation department applied for the Youth Friendly Community Recognition Program presented by Play Works – Partnership for FREE Outdoor Skate Park 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. AFLC Active and Engaged Youth. (weather permitting) The Town has issued an online survey to youth between the ages FREE Indoor Rock 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. AFLC Climbing Wall (waiver of 13 to 19. The goal of this survey is to assess the social and Saturday, November 28, 2015 • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. required) recreational needs of Aurora’s youth and gain feedback on the current services being offered. The survey closes on Monday, Parade travels south on Yonge Street from FREE RBC Learn to Play 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. AFLC November 16. Zone & Open Gym – ages Orchard Heights Boulevard to Murray Drive. 9 to 17 To access the online youth survey, please visit Food donations and letters to Santa FREE Drop-in at The Loft 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. AFLC www.surveymonkey.com/r/AuroraYouth will be collected by the Salvation Army Double Shot Basketball along the route prior to Challenge – ages 12 to 17 If you would like to provide feedback on this initiative, please call the start of the parade! Daniel Ridsdale, Youth Programmer at 905-727-3123 ext. 3128 FREE Day at Club Aurora 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. AFLC or email [email protected] Proudly sponsored by Fitness Centre – ages 12 to17 (waiver required)y PARADE ROUTE

For more information contact Loriann Ierullo, Recreation ® State Farm and related trademarks and logos are registered trademarks owned by State Farm Mutual Supervisor, Special Projects at [email protected] or Automobile Insurance Company, used under licence by Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company. 905-726-4763 WHAT’S HAPPENING Another exciting event brought to you by Call 905-726-4762 or visit www.aurora.ca/santaparade for more information Please note, we reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities. #AuroraSantaParade Winter 2016 Parks & Recreation Program Guide

Now Available! winter 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES Parks& Look for your copy in today’s recreationPrOGrAM GUiDe To learn more visit www.aurora.ca NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS BY-LAW NUMBER newspaper. 2016 BUDGET 5780-15 TO DECLARE AS SURPLUS AND SELL Copies will also be available for MUNICIPAL LANDS pick-up at Town Hall and various Town of Aurora facilities 40 Eric T. Smith Way/180 Goulding Avenue, Aurora or visit the Town’s website at SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS www.aurora.ca/recguide to TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town view the online version. STATUS TOPIC of Aurora (the “Town”) is providing notice of its intention to Capital Budget Review pass By-law Number 5780-15 on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, Complete pursuant to Report No. PL15-079, for the purpose of declaring Monday, September 28 • 7 p.m. as surplus and selling land municipally known as 40 Eric T. Smith Capital Budget Review Way/180 Goulding Avenue, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality The Aurora Museum & Archives wants to hear Complete Monday, October 5 • 9 a.m. of York and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 65M-4324, save from you! & except Part 1 on 65R-35666, designated as Part 17 on Plan Operating Budget Complete 65R-35964, Town of Aurora, Regional Municipality of York, being Monday, November 2 • 5:30 p.m. all of PIN 03642-4026 (LT), having a total area of approximately Do you have a special story, memory or object related to a site Operating Budget 2 acres, more or less, as illustrated for location purposes only on within Library Square and the surrounding area known as the Next meeting Figure 1 (below). Aurora Cultural Precinct? If so, the Aurora Museum & Archives Monday, November 16 • 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. wants to hear from you! Your submissions will be used to develop Aurora Public Library Board, Figure 1 a future exhibition featuring the Aurora Cultural Precinct, the area Aurora Cultural Centre Board and bound by Mosley Street, Larmont Street, Metcalfe/Church Street Upcoming and Yonge Street. To submit your story, memory or object to the Aurora Historical Society Board Aurora Museum & Archives, please contact Michelle Johnson at Monday, November 16 • 7 p.m. [email protected] Budget Review Upcoming For a complete list of historic sites and to learn more about the Monday, November 23 • 7 p.m. Aurora Museum & Archives, please visit www.aurora.ca/museum Council – Budget Approval Upcoming Tuesday, December 8 • 7 p.m.

The final version of By-law Number 5780-15 will be available on Are you interested in collectible sports cards? $ $ the Town’s website, located at www.aurora.ca/agendasminutes, Missing a few cards from the Tim Horton’s Hockey This meeting is a continuation of the on Friday, November 20, 2015 ahead of the Council meeting set? Come join the A3C! Operating Budget presentations from to be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Aurora November 2. Did you miss the November 2 meeting? Town Hall in Council Chambers, located at 100 John West Way. $ The Aurora Card Collectors Club (A3C) is holding its inaugural Catch up by downloading the most up-to-date $ For further information, please contact Anthony Ierullo, Manager, meeting in November. Jointly hosted by the Aurora Museum budget information from www.aurora.ca/budget Long Range & Strategic Planning, at 905-727-3123, ext. 4742 or & Archives and David Heard, the evening is intended to bring by email at [email protected]. together card trading enthusiasts who want to share their collections and knowledge with others. Public input is welcome To speak prior to a budget meeting, we encourage you to register by The club is open to seasoned veterans and rookies alike. Learn Don’t miss Culture Quest Aurora! email to [email protected] or call 905-727-3123 ext. 4227. about the care and building of your collection and how to Residents can also sign up in-person prior to each meeting. determine value and fair trades. Discover, Imagine, Share and Connect! Help build a plan for Aurora’s Cultural Precinct and mingle with Santa and his elves. For more information, please contact Shawna White at Get involved! 905-505-1190 or via email [email protected] Send your comments or questions to The Town of Aurora: Participate in an urban adventure race and receive clues to explore Aurora’s Cultural Precinct. Fill out your Culture Quest Date: Wednesday, November 18 [email protected] passport to win prizes! Location: Old Library – Meeting Room 56 Victoria Street @Town_of_Aurora or #aurorabudget2016 Date: Saturday, November 28, Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 9 a.m. Doors Open + Registration 9:30 a.m. First Clue Issued facebook.com/TownofAurora 10 a.m. Race Start 12 p.m. Race Finish CLUB AURORA Seminar Series - Exercise Program 905-727-1375 Location: Victoria Hall, 27 Mosley Street, Aurora Design Fundamentals All meetings are held at , 100 John West Way. To pre-register or for more information, please call FOTENN Aurora Town Hall Please note, the meeting schedule is subject to change. Consultants at 416-789-4530 or email [email protected] Monday, November 23 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For up-to-date budget information and meeting schedule, or [email protected] For more information on the Cultural Aurora Family Leisure Complex, Program Room C Precinct Plan, please visit www.aurora.ca/culturalprecinct Register at www.aurora.ca/e-PLAY using course Code 40315 please visit www.aurora.ca/budget Page 2 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 Page 3

(L) Inductee Mark Heese receives his jacket from last year’s inductee – and fellow member of Storm Volley- ball – Bruce Stafford. (C) Heese with wife Janet, and children Mitchell, Maddie, Michaela and Markus. (R) Ken Sinclair’s induction plaque and jacket were accepted by his daughter, Kelly, and wife, Betty, from Chris Pridham. Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger Aurora’s best in sport celebrated at Hall of Fame induction dinner

By Jake Courtepatte before his first match. since 1990, a winning attitude that campus, having previously been held “Sure enough, my first serve against Kelly says is “well known”. at the Mansion Events Centre across Add four more names to the growing Spain I served right into the bottom of “His winning attitude gave him the town. Sport Aurora past President Ron list of Aurora’s best and brightest in the net.” confidence to think on a larger scale… Weese praised the new venue for its sport. He followed that up with three more he could combine his love of sports, elegance and accessibility. The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame consecutive errors. competition, and winning attitude “It’s a beautiful setting, the campus (ASHoF) welcomed their third class of “Before I knew it, my dream of with his business side.” is a wonderful part of Aurora’s inductees at a special dinner ceremony playing in the Olympics was quickly It was this combination that led history,” said Weese. on Wednesday, set in the heart of St. becoming my worst nightmare.” Mr. Sinclair to the title of director Also new to the event was a live Andrew’s College’s Cole Hall. Mr. Heese and Child lost the game of special events for Tennis Canada, fantasy auction, with prizes ranging A sold-out crowd of family, friends, by a score of 15 – 1. as well as chairman of the Canadian from a trip to the Preakness Stakes in and well-wishers were on hand to But after a healthy dose of family Open. Baltimore, to a meet-and-greet with celebrate the induction of Mark and coaching, the duo turned their “Whenever he would return from lessons from Maple Leaf great Wendel Heese, Ken Sinclair, Alan Dean, and game around. anywhere, he would be so full of new Clark, and a day of skiing with 2013 Lowell McClenny into the sporting “We went from playing our worst ideas it would be difficult to keep up inductee and former Olympian Brian community’s hallowed halls. to playing our best volleyball, rattling with him.” Stemmle. Mr. Heese enters the ASHoF as the off win after win. We even beat the The event marked the first year at Next week, The Auroran will focus class of 2015’s solo inductee into the Spanish team that had beaten us.” the new setting on the St. Andrew’s on Mr. Dean and Mr. McClenny. “Athlete” category, and the second with When Mr. Heese reached the part of a background in volleyball, following the story where the two won Canada’s in the footsteps of 2014 inductee Bruce first ever medal in beach volleyball, Stafford. the crowd in the hall erupted in cheers. He opened the night’s speeches with He thanked his family and coaches some lighthearted self-deprecating for the support over the years, humour, in reference to his playing including his wife, Janet, and children partner John Child’s warm remarks in Mitchell, Michaela, Marcus, and his tribute video. Maddie. “I’m shocked,” joked Mr. Heese. “I’m Mr. Sinclair, inducted into the sure I heard (Child) compliment me in “Builders” category of the ASHoF, is that video. I’m sure you had to edit out no stranger to such a ceremony. He was all the other stuff he said about me.” previously inducted into the Tennis But the duo’s accomplishments Canada Hall of Fame, also as a builder, are no laughing matter. Together, in 1996. Mr. Heese and Mr. Child represented Due to illness, he was represented Canada in three Olympic Games, onstage by his daughter Kelly. earning a bronze medal in 1996. “Tonight, there are many people in DAMIR VRANCIC He concedes that when he first began the audience that know my father. For playing men’s hockey in Aurora over several of you, he inspired you in one LAW OFFICE a decade ago, which he proclaimed a way or another.” BUSINESS LAW, “hockey town”, there were those that Mr. Sinclair, who along with his REAL ESTATE, were in the dark about men’s beach wife, Betty, were the key contributors WILLS & ESTATES volleyball. to the building of Aurora’s Timberlane And while Mr. Heese says his Tennis Club, was a “get-things-done, 905-841-6411 favourite sport at the age of 46 is now motivating kind of guy,” said Kelly. hockey, volleyball is still his “passion”. “He would play tennis with anyone Providing valued and trusted “It’s taught me so much, and there who asked, no matter the level of legal advice since 1983 have been a lot of good things that have age. His thought was that if he could been said about me and my career this improve anyone’s level of tennis, or evening, but I want to bring up a pretty their love of the game, that was a win important moment in my career when for him and a win for that person.” things weren’t going so well.” Along with partner Lorne Main, Mr. Heese recounted the story of his Mr. Sinclair holds the record for most first Olympic experience in Atlanta, men’s national doubles titles, having and the nerves he was experiencing won eleven championships together Metcalfe and Fairey named Warm & Caring Canadians From page 1 “a significant, sustained, unpaid just one recipient, honoured for her contribution to their community, in long-standing volunteer work with Canada or abroad.” It was intended to Rose of Sharon, the Newmarket- highlight people who typically work Dr y. based organization which helps young behind the scenes while embodying Warm Blundstone mothers. the “Canadian character” through Winter boots shut out nasty “Over the course of two decades, “compassion and engagement.” weather with genuine 100% Janet Metcalfe has been an avid and wool fleece and cold-defying dedicated volunteer caregiver at the TM Child Development Centre of the Rose Thinsulate . 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Councillor John Abel’s recom- mendation to bring the matter of installing a replica of an infantry fighting vehicle on the Peace Park property back to Council to reconsider a more suitable location is well justified. The Peace Park is a place of reverence. To “transform” the park by any means dismisses what this property is intended for. Cenotaphs are defined as significant monuments built to honour those who went to war in the service of their countries, those who didn’t return home and were buried elsewhere. Veterans of all war-time conflicts are remembered. Online media articles indicate the cost of replication of 250 units, created from decommissioned LAV III (light armoured vehicle) hulls, will be funded by communities that receive approval from the selection committee. Information about the program was unveiled last year by the Conservative government as a means to recognize the service of veterans of the war in Afghanistan. Some would argue the most appropriate manner to acknowledge the dedication and service of veterans is for government to ensure that proper long term medical care and guaranteed Tough As Old Boots financial assistance is provided. There is no war machinery, replicas or decommissioned, placed as monuments outside the Peace Tower or at the When I walked into his Aurora motorcycle. Going along the road next National War Memorial in Ottawa; there apartment last year, my eyes were to the Rhine, I noticed that our Signal are none at the Canadian National Vimy immediately drawn to John Wilkes’ Sergeant caught some barbed wire War Memorial in France, or at the Menin feet. Comfortably ensconced in his and was dragging it along. I thought Gate in Belgium where solemn services wheelchair, he still let his feet do the I would do a good turn and put my foot of remembrance are held nightly at 8 work, helping him move along the floor BROCK’S down and the only trouble was putting p.m., or at the Canadian War Memorial of his condo with ease and precision. BANTER my foot down, the barbed wire left his, in Passchendaele, at Calais or at Somme. These were not slippers used to Brock Weir caught in my back wheel, and I had to Placing a visual reminder of war padding along cushy carpets. These but I signed up when I was 19 and the stop and get rid of the damned thing. machinery at a place of peaceful were old boots that had done their fair artillery regiment was being formed. “That put me behind the Regiment, remembrance has the appearance of share of heavy lifting; comfortably It sounded like a good place to go. so I was zooming along trying to catch lack of sensitive thought to the death and broken in, battered, more than a little “We were in the 23rd Field Regiment up, and a shell came across, landed in destruction caused by war machines, bruised, and visibly repaired more SP (Self Propelled) RCA and we made the ditch, and a piece went through to those who have felt the indescribable than once. part of the Fourth Armoured Division and took half my tibia.” heartache caused by the loss of a loved He simply didn’t see the need to and there we supported the tank Less than 36 hours later, he was back one killed as a result of an armoured replace his shoes very often. They did regiments. Our guns were on tracks so in England. Several operations later, vehicle roll over, and the horrific deaths what they were supposed to, they got we could go anywhere the tanks went. he was back in Canada and still ready and tearing apart of limbs when an him from point A to point B. He wasn’t We supported them and my job was to to serve. armoured vehicle is blown apart by an there to make a fashion statement; sit in a 10 foot hole about 30 feet behind As his boots carried him through improvised explosive device. he was just there to get the job done. the guns with an artillery board and what was ultimately his final year, Respectfully, there are a number of In fact, he had worn the same style of calculate the line of the range. You he confided he was just beginning possibilities for communities to consider footwear since the Second World War, got coordinates back from the forward to appreciate the, well, appreciation for the placement of war vehicle replicas only seeing the need to order a new observation officer, so I would plug others had for his service, recalling that highlight a specific war, other pair once or twice. those in and get the line in range.” a couple of weeks before we met up than Cenotaphs and Peace Parks: War Evidently, they built things tougher Having been enlightened by his at his condo that his grandson, who museums, armouries, military bases, back then. And that goes for both man story last spring, there was a degree of happened to be a teacher, shared with community settings and parks, outside and boot. added poignancy meeting up with him his class a few notes his grandfather of legions and town halls. After meeting Mr. Wilkes several at the Legion reception following last had prepared about his service. Cenotaphs have served to honour times over the years at various events year’s Remembrance services. There “He was reading it about halfway veterans of wars for over 100 years. No around Aurora, I finally had the chance he was, once again, lined up with those through and asked his students if they war is forgotten. to sit down for an in-depth conversation comrades and, yes, still wearing those wanted any more, and they all shouted Each year a Veteran’s Memorial with him early in the spring of 2014. It tattered leather boots. yes!” said Mr. Wilkes, with a twinkle in Service is held at the Aurora Cemetery was the lead-up to the Duke of York’s Despite the wear and tear of time, his eye, before resuming his matter-of- in September to remember those visit to Aurora (or close enough) and both kept step moving forward. This fact way of speaking. “So, on he went. who returned home, many with life- he was one of a handful of veterans past Sunday, however, Mr. Wilkes was There is some interest.” changing injuries and emotional scars slated to have the opportunity to meet not among the ever-shrinking band of After the war, his service continued that have since passed on. Over 400 the Queen’s second son. local veterans enjoying the late autumn as a key engineer with the Ministry graves are marked by candlelight the As a long-time monarchist, he was sunshine at this year’s Remembrance of Transportation, helping to night before the service. The service tickled pink to have the opportunity Day parade. develop Ontario’s networks of King’s held on Sunday, September 20th was to meet Prince Andrew, but the Those boots almost seemed like Highways. His fascination with attended by dedicated veterans, cadets, excitement didn’t just stem from the a metaphor for the man: despite the military and military history also led representatives of the legion, individuals fact the Duke of York was the son of wear and tear of time, they too would to him being an instrumental figure from various organizations, military the sovereign, both men had something keep moving forward. in the establishment of the Canadian personnel and others, along with a few else in common: their education at Leather met the road one last time Heraldic Authority, the official body thoughtful people from the general Lakefield College near Peterborough. on October 7 when Mr. Wilkes died at designing official heraldic symbols for public, some with small children. As I discovered in our conversation, the age of 93, survived by his children, Canadians independent of the United Noticeably absent were members of Mr. Wilkes received his education grandchildren, great-grandchildren Kingdom, as well as the Canadian Council who apparently had other things there in the late 1930s before heading and their families. Outside of his Royal Heritage Trust. to do that afternoon, with the exception off to University. It was at University family, his legacy includes Aurora He was awarded the Queen’s of one, yet it’s interesting to note they when the Second World War got in the students who, over the years, were Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 for seem to believe the public needs to be w a y. enthralled with his story. his service and, 10 years later, the reminded of a specific war by approving With a father who served as a You might think his statement, “I Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, ‘in principle’, placement of a replica war major in the First World War and a just thought it sounded like a good his name now on the official plaque vehicle at the Cenotaph and Peace Park. grandfather who served with the Royal place to go, so that is where I went,” at Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park Respect and remembrance for Winnipeg Rifles during the Northwest was a bit blasé but I chalk that up to unveiled by Prince Andrew on that veterans of all wars comes from the Rebellion in the second half of the 19th his generation. They didn’t think they spring afternoon last year that was so heart. It doesn’t require weapons of century, young Wilkes didn’t hesitate were doing anything particularly memorable for Mr. Wilkes. war in revered places. It’s the kind of to follow the lead of his forebears into special, but we know otherwise. Some interest indeed, and we can all heartfelt respect a teenager showed battle, but he didn’t exactly leap at the “In 1945, we chased the last Germans be thankful people like Mr. Wilkes took walking along Yonge Street when he opportunity either. across the Rhine in the Spring and the time to share the stories to pass noticed the Veteran’s Memorial Service “Joining up was the only thing to we went to celebrate a little bit – so the torch, and perhaps some of the at the cemetery. He removed his baseball do. To avoid joining the Forces was we celebrated!” he said. ““The next sturdiness embodied in his footwear, cap and held onto it. something I never thought of,” he morning, our Troop Sergeant Major onto future generations. recalled “I wasn’t so anxious that I did said he thought his hangover was worse Godspeed, John, and to everyone E. Watson Aurora it at 17 or lied about my age or anything, than mine, so he asked me to ride his who served.

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Friday was a special night for Captain Phil A disturbing development in Canada Lusk as he was presented with a special is the growing evidence of media bias. plaque created by the countless youngsters A strong democracy depends on who have come through the Queen’s York Rangers Army Cadets over the years. Pic- an independent unbiased media tured here with RSM Woodhouse, Captain when reporting the news, otherwise Lusk received the honour from the Regional Canadians cannot trust the accuracy Cadet Support Unit (Central) for his “many years of professionalism and dedication as of news reports. Voters who don’t have a corps officer” in many facets, including the the time or inclination to research the Aurora Unit. issues are easily swayed by media spin. Auroran photo by Brock Weir CBC’s Media Guild representing their reporters was registered as a third party to actively campaign in this election for the party that would give them more money. Trudeau promised the CBC $150 million annually (in excess of the $1.1 billion they already receive from our The new art form of celebrating in hockey taxes) if he was elected. These reporters had a motive to show Trudeau in a positive light and happily accepted his vague and lightweight responses including “he would grow the economy from the heart.” Unifor is Canada’s largest media May 10, 1970: Bobby Orr put the puck fashion, Anisimov proceeded to turn union representing over 13,000 past Glenn Hall forty seconds into back at goalie Mathieu Garon, take a employees across Canada including overtime to complete the sweep for the Five Minute knee, and pretend to fire a sniper rifle. media reporters. Unifor registered as Boston Bruins over the St. Louis Blues Blatant disregard for a man ten years a third party to conduct the “Anybody to claim the Stanley Cup. After the goal, Major your senior, in a game halfway through but Harper” campaign. Orr celebrated with a Superman-esque Jake Courtepatte the season. Many voters did not know the issues dive; and with that moment, he was Stanley Cup. This type of theatrics has no place and still don’t. They heard the media’s forever immortalized in photographic Now, these types of theatrics are a hot in the game of hockey, or any other constant repetition to stop Harper and history. topic. Don Cherry, Canada’s king of the sport for that matter. It crosses the line followed orders. We’ve all done it. Whether in the hockey opinion, was quick to dismiss between celebrating and taunting. The Given the need for an unbiased driveway, on the pond, or in 9th grade Yakupov’s celebration as “idiotic”, and Lightning knew it, quickly turning the media, it is difficult to believe that Algebra, every good Canadian kid has added that all it achieved was the “loss celebration into a line brawl. these unethical activities would even fantasized about scoring that deciding of respect from his fellow players”. Now let’s go to February 2010. With be allowed. overtime goal, or making that big last- Cherry can often let his mouth run. 12:20 left in the first overtime, Sidney Sixty percent of people who voted in second save. But imagine if that fantasy We all know that. Hockey fans know Crosby took a feed from Jarome Iginla this election did not vote for Trudeau. were reality? How would we handle that to take what he says with a grain of in the corner to bury what is perhaps We need ‘watchdogs’ in the media to moment of such amazing elation? salt. But one key element he added in the most celebrated goal in Canadian report on our politicians not ‘lapdogs’. The “celly” has become quite an art to history: the “Golden Goal.” The gloves that evening’s Coach’s Corner really Shelley Wister the new generation of hockey players. hit home. Cherry took notice of the and stick go flying, Sid careens into the Aurora Swiping the ice with a glove, going devastated L.A. goaltender, Jonathon glass and is swarmed by teammates. down on a knee, jumping into the glass. As heartbreaking as it was for the Quick, waiting in the King’s zone long Evidence will not change It was this last form of celebration that after the celebration left it for Yakupov American team, Crosby’s celebration injured the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Beau to finish his antics. Realizing this, one involved his teammates and only his Brown’s mind on Harper: Bennett earlier in October, which he word springs to mind when judging the teammates. A national poll by the reader revealed as the cause a few days go. ethics of a celebration: humiliation. Association for Canadian Studies found Jordin Tootoo, of the New Jersey Taking humiliation into account, Crosby to be the best-remembered (Re: I was a darned good MP, says Lois Devils, celebrated with a chicken dance the controversy becomes black and Canadian Olympian of all time. Brown. October 29) last week. white with very little grey area. Did Although his goal was not the prettiest, I’ve seen the flamboyant celebrations the goal scorer humiliate his opponent it was remembered, rather than his This is response to your article last in Aurora Tigers Junior A games. purposely with his celebration? If he celebration. about Lois Brown. I accept the fact They’re even starting to leak into the did, it takes away the integrity that is All Canadian hockey fans remember that Ms. Brown was, at the local level, minor systems. So with the rise of the so crucial within sport. What separates the “Golden Goal” vividly, and have an excellent MP, but her willingness to celebration comes the complication of war from competitive sports is the probably recreated it on backyard rinks accept the dogma of the Conservative policing their ethics. In a game where respect that athletes must have for across our great country. Coincidentally, Party of Canada (CPC) without respect is a virtue, what differs a “good” both themselves and their opponent. do many people remember Anisimov’s question makes one wonder. She celebration from a bad one? Celebrations calling out an opponent goal he scored back in December 2011? feels that Mr. Harper was the bee’s In his rookie year in 2012, Nail do not show that respect. Not without searching Youtube for knees, but the evidence suggests Yakupov of the Edmonton Oilers Let’s pad this argument with “Anisimov sniper celebration”. Be otherwise. Here are a few factoids. came under fire for his overbearing some concrete examples of a “good” remembered for your athletic ability, celebration against the Los Angeles celebration and a “bad” celebration. not your theatrics. When you score 1. Contempt for Parliament. Kings. After tying the game with his Dec. 8, 2011. Artem Anisimov scores a a goal, focus on your teammates, not On March 25, 2011, the Harper first career goal at 19:56 of the third shorthanded goal in the second period your opponents. There’s a reason administration was found to be in period, Yakupov took a dramatic rink- to give the Rangers a 2-1 lead over why Unsportsmanlike Conduct was contempt of Canadian parliament. long slide as if he had just won the the Lightning. In typical young-ego invented. 2. When Harper was president of the National Citizens Coalition, founded in 1967, he supported US-style bank E-Changing Times deregulation. He had planned to do this when the events of 2008 suggested that this might not be a good idea. Nevertheless, since the 2008 Financial Crisis, he has been taking credit for Yet another Christmas tradition sister wanted a red scarf, not the blue the relative strength of our financial appears to be biting the dust. one you picked up. But since you sector, based on a system he inherited, It may not have been the most fun forgot to get a gift receipt, anyway, it’s but did not support. ritual, but it was a holiday staple; the a moot point, so you breathe a sigh 3. Unwilling to look at changes to trip to the mall. of relief…. Then a sigh of despair as CPP. The Harper government was You know the story. you realize you still have twelve more laying the groundwork to replace You hop in the car and slide along in INSIDE stores to visit in three other malls. Canada’s well-run, cost-effective, the dark through the sleety wet snow, AURORA But all of that has changed. and stable CPP with a private, more Scott Johnston kicking yourself with your figurative Now, all of your seasonal shopping expensive pension scheme - the Pooled oversize winter galoshes, because you is just a click or tap away on your Registered Pension Plan (PRPP), kept delaying that appointment to put Of course, nothing you were hoping favourite electronic device. run by the bank, mutual fund, and on your snow tires. to find is available through all the Relaxing in your favourite chair in insurance industries. This would have Eventually you make it to a large picked over shelves, and all of the staff your PJs with a refreshing beverage, made money for those working on Bay mall like Yorkdale or Upper Canada, who you desperately need to assist you the world of retail is at your fingertips. Street or a collection of big box stores. Then are either trying to deal with people A casual perusal of sites, a few clicks, 4. Over 750 million of our tax dollars you circle endlessly in the parking lot, insisting on using expired coupons and the purchases will arrive at your spent on partisan advertisements jockeying for an elusive space. from other stores, or hiding in the doorstep in a day or two. You can even touting the Economic Action Plan. Eventually, you resort to stalking back questioning why they haven’t have them wrapped and delivered 5. Wasteful spending on the G20 people leaving the mall, creeping along called in sick until December 27. straight to the recipient, so you don’t meetings in 2010, in excess of $1 behind them, until they dump armloads You finally find something have– to bother with all that pesky face Continued on page 20 of presents in their car trunks. Then, anything - and join a queue of people time. instead of leaving and allowing you to that snakes endlessly through the I expect we’ll soon be at the stage take their spot, they frustrate you by store like a line for a Disney theme where kids will watch old movies of AURORAN POLL heading back into the mall for another park ride (“only 40 minutes to the shoppers staggering between stores round of purchases. front of the line!”). under armloads of presents, and ask Do you think a decommissioned Finally, you give up and park in the By the time you get to the stressed “what are they doing? Why don’t they light armoured vehicle should furthest reaches of the lot, so far from cashier, you can barely hear him just go to Amazon?” be placed at the the mall that you can’t even see it over through the fake cotton snow you’ve But it’s the 21st century, and times Aurora Cenotaph? the curvature of the earth. grabbed from a display and stuffed are changing. Sure, shopping online is Then you get inside, immediately in your ears to try to block out the convenient. Sure, it saves time. Sure, A) Yes B) No C) Unsure sweltering under all of your layers, 38th repetition of the reggae version it’s here to stay. and start pushing through the crowds. of “Frosty the Snowman” that’s been But without at least one instance Go to www.theauroran.com to vote! Elbowing your way through the entire looping on the static-laden store of the chaotic mall experience, it just population of the region, you make it speaker system since you got there. doesn’t seem like Christmas. YES No Unsure to your destination store, only to find Checked out and purchase in ATE it as packed with humanity as a Tokyo hand, you step out of the store and Feel free to e-mail Scott at: 39% 58% 3% TO D TO RESULTS RESULTS rush hour subway train. immediately second-guess that your [email protected] 10, 2015 November Page 6 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 Page 7 Aurora cadets aim to walk in soldiers’ footsteps at Vimy Ridge By Brock Weir field in northern France, some of these cadets hope to follow his path, visiting As local cadets stood vigil on the four the fields and Canada’s memorial corners of the Aurora Cenotaph this to mark the 100th anniversary of the week, they did so under the name of decisive Canadian victory in 2017. Robert Stuart Hillary, an Aurora man But, the 130-or-so members of the born and bred who lost his life at the local cadets vying for 40 places on this Battle of Vimy Ridge. important trip might need a helping Nearly a century after Hillary and his hand – and a twirl of the fork – from the comrades were killed in action on the public to make their dream a reality.

Cadets WO Daniel Bernardi, MCpl Alex Davies-Black, CWO Emily Woodhouse, WO Elizabeth Cannon and Sgt Arjun Sahdra, with Captain Sue Lusk, are excited about an upcoming opportunity to visit France for Gas & Oil the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. $ Auroran photo by Brock Weir 99 This Sunday, November 15, starting “They have been competing Beginner Driver Education Heating at 5 p.m. the Queen’s York Rangers constantly for just over a year to get a Army Cadets will take over the Aurora position to go,” she says. course Legion (105 Industrial Parkway North) Helping the cadets to reach their Equipment for a fundraising spaghetti dinner. goal is 18-year-old Regimental discount Tickets are now available from the Sergeant Major Emily Woodhouse. Aurora Armoury or the Legion itself Although Ms. Woodhouse will have When you sign up for the event which is intended to make aged out of the cadets by 2017, she with a friend a dent on the estimated $150,000 trip is taking particular satisfaction in Air The 2799 Queen’s York Rangers Army keeping the cadets in check knowing Cadets set their eyes on the 2017 goal what is ahead for them. She is 905-713-3733 two years ago to provide an “amazing recording their volunteer services, Conditioners life experience” for the young adults in making sure they keep themselves in MTO Licenced the program, according to Lori Hoyes line, and says she has been fascinated & Approved Course Provider of the Cadet Corps. The first significant to watch cadets right their own ships & Humidifiers dent in their fundraising goal was their when they sense they have “gotten selection as a recipient of funds from themselves in a bit of trouble.” Jerry Collins, Owner/Operator the 2014 Wild Wild West Hoedown, “It is really a great opportunity Tel: 905-727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. hosted by Magna International. A and a really great motivation for the www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario www.ontarionewdrivers.ca spaghetti fundraiser this past March cadets to participate and do their part did well, and they are hoping this one in the program because they have this follows suit. reward at the end,” she says. “The “This will be a life-changing cadet program is all about giving experience and any cadet who has talked experience to the youth of today so to anybody that has had an opportunity they can be better leaders tomorrow to go overseas knows this is a life- and that is exactly what this is giving changing experience,” says Captain Sue them. It is very important to educate Lusk of the Corps. “It is something them and this experience could give you should really feel and that is why them that, something they can pass we want our young Canadians to have onto the younger generations once a chance to experience this, especially they get into a leadership position kids that have already put their time such as my own.” and effort into army cadets.” Cadet Daniel Bernardi has set his With their eyes on the prize, the goal on the trip. cadets are working diligently to “This means a lot to me because secure one of the 40 places on the it has always been a big part of my excursion. As they performed their military life,” he says. “Travelling nighttime vigil on Saturday night in to different parts of the world where LEARNING FOR LIFE. CREATING THE FUTURE. the lead-up to Sunday’s Remembrance Canada has laid down what we are Parade, they did so on tired feet having as a peacekeeping country and being completed their fitness testing. in those parts of Vimy, Germany and Fitness is just one criterion on which Holland will bring this very close to the cadets will be judged to find the 40 my heart. This was one of our most “best” candidates, explains Captain victorious battles of Canada as a Lusk. They will also be evaluated on nation and it is important to know their volunteerism, fundraising and that where they are today is because community involvement. of where their past is.”

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By Brock Weir year since Aurora’s controversial plan to Thompson said he was “reliving” the while others said Aurora should explore institute a clear bag program for garbage clear bag debate. the possibility of going it alone as far as You may not know it as it is not strictly collection across the municipality fizzled “My concern is that there is going to waste collection is concerned if it could enforced, but Aurora has a three bag amid extensive public outcry, the possible be significant change without engaging bring better overall value for residents. limit for the amount of trash you put out movement towards a two-bag limit and the community,” he said. “The next thing “With all due respect to the on your curb every other week. bag tag program raised eyebrows around you know is we’re going to have people municipalities of the N6, if there is an This could change next year, the Council table last week. lined up to come and speak at the podium. opportunity for us and Newmarket to however, as York Region’s Northern Mr. Simanovskis, however, said I think if there is going to be significant adopt a cheaper and more efficient way Six (N6) communities look for ways to this is not a process that will happen change to our waste collection policies to collect garbage, I am prepared to ditch “harmonize” waste collection across quickly and hopes 2016 will bring we need to ensure we get out in front of the N6 on the initiative to ensure our the area in a bid to hammer out a new forward a discussion on how to achieve this and engage the community before residents are taken care of as best as contract with waste collectors by mid- harmonization goals. coming back with a recommendation for possible just to investigate the costs,” 2017. “It might be a year or two, or it Council because I think we have learned said Councillor Paul Pirri, citing costs As far as garbage is concerned, Aurora might not change at all,” he said. “The our lesson once.” savings in other municipalities by is part of York Region’s N6 collective, commitment for the N6 was to at least Councillor Tom Mrakas added he implementing garbage collection trucks bringing together the Towns of Aurora, work towards some harmonization. This was not in favour of a two bag limit and that automatically pick up wheeled East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, is just the beginning of the conversation bag tag program because it would lower curbside bins to deposit waste in their Newmarket, and Whitchurch-Stouffville, and there are no changes in the actual existing service levels for residents, trucks. to bid on large-scale contracts in an effort contract based on our current approved Advertorial to keep costs low. bylaw other than the fact we will have it is most effective still today in learning Their current contract for waste some discussions in the New Year.” the skill of social dancing. Arthur Mur- collection expires in August of 2017 While he added a report would be ray schools teach their dance programs and according to Ilmar Simanovskis, coming forward to see how they can through a formally written syllabus for Aurora’s Director of Infrastructure figure out if such a move would make every level of dancing. Added benefi t is and Environmental Services, sense for Aurora, Councillor Michael that people know what they are learning. “harmonization” across the system Dancing is the ideal exercise which could be key to making sure taxpayers fl ows into health and social benefi ts. It is get the best bang for their buck. % a mild form of aerobic workout and dance This, however, includes limiting 10 0 Certified lessons make exercise a fun and enjoyable garbage bags and instituting a bag tag Organic Produce social activity. service whereby residents can purchase hen people think of Dance The romantic properties of dance are tags at a fixed price per bag to leave more Delivered for schools, most people might think a secret that all good dancers enjoy. Men curbside than the policy allows. Less Than the ofW Arthur Murray. 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By Brock Weir Downey, Aurora’s Director of Parks and walking to work, that is something great, spending 1.75 million for an underpass. Recreation, in a report to Council. “The but there are alternative routes I think It is like $13,000 per metre. It is worthy People using Aurora’s trail system Region has indicated that their tendering are quite easy to get to and quite easy to of consideration. Even though it is DC hoping for a series of underpasses once policy will not permit an unfunded project travel.” eligible and DC funds are there, DCs are the Region of York reconstructs Leslie to be included in a Regional Tender and, This was a view shared by Councillor still a finite amount of money. I would Street could be in for some good news and as such, it will not be possible to carry Tom Mrakas who said Aurora can “find rather take that money and invest it in bad news this week. this item in the Region’s tender unless something better to spend $1.8 million other ways.” Council is set to move forward on the Town of Aurora commits to funding on” considering these trails will already The underpass, however, had its two of three pedestrian underpasses the underpass project.” be connected a short distance away at support from Councillor Sandra proposed for Leslie Street after deciding While Mr. Downey told Councillors two further underpasses. Humfryes, who said it could be beneficial at the Committee level last week that last week he and his department “When we’re footing the whole bill, I once 2C is fully built, while Councillor $1.75 million for an underpass less than ranked this particular trail underpass think we can find something better for Wendy Gaertner said she was not 200 metres from a main intersection is as “important” despite its costs, many that money,” he said. necessarily opposed to it, but questioned the best way to use public money. balked at the high price tag for such a Mayor Geoff Dawe also said he saw whether the funds should be spent if After giving tentative approval to relatively short distance. other potential trail underpasses as a this trail was not going to be maintained two underpasses in 2013 with financial “I think that is a fairly large sum higher priority than this one, particularly in the winter and, thus, only be usable support from the Region, the future of a of money,” said Councillor Paul Pirri. in the area of Wellington Street East and by residents essentially from May to third underpass 130 metres south of the “Granted, it is coming out of our DCs John West Way, as did Councillor Michael October. Leslie and St. John’s Sideroad hung in the (development charges), but our DCs can Thompson who said Council needs to be On hand to promote the trail balance without getting a commitment be used in other locations. The only way careful in how it spends Development underpass was avid trail advocate Klaus of Regional dollars. I can see this specific underpass really Charges (DCs). Wehrenberg who has been stumping for “In view of the Region’s position on being of a need is if they were trying While DCs are funds paid to the all three underpasses for years. From this underpass, Aurora would be required to enter the business park [slated to be municipality by developers to account for his perspective, time is of the essence in to fund the project 100 per cent,” said Al part of the 2C development]. If they are future growth, Aurora is nearing build- moving forward. out and these funds currently rolling in “Commuters will likely outnumber from the development of 2C are going to the recreational users,” he said. “A slow to a trickle once the only source for goodly number of residents who are Hogan’s Inn DCs become infill projects. moving into the homes now being built “We have seen from the 10 year capital will want to reach the planned places of Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse forecast that in 2019 and 2020, the DCs employment on the east side of Leslie. will be down to only $2 million because There will be 8,000 residents on the west November is of all the other projects we have,” he side and 6,000 employment opportunities said. “When I talk about priorities on the east. 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Ticket program would both serve to Council is considering putting educate the public as well as providing forward a “Toys for Tickets” program, donations of toys for local charities. which will run through December 1. Officers will distribute a Toys for Taking a page out of the playbook Tickets pamphlet with every ticket in other municipalities, those running they issue during the first two weeks afoul of bylaw enforcement officers outlining the details of the program.” overnight could exchange paying off Participation, she notes, will be their ticket in exchange for a brand voluntary, and will only apply to new toy that will be donated to children tickets issued as “no parking anytime in need, collected through December 9. between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.” But, if approved, these will not “Typically during the first two just be any brand new toy. Any weeks of the seasonal parking contributions must be in its original restrictions program, officers issue packaging, unwrapped, and have the warnings instead of tickets as original receipt attached – to make educational awareness,” said Ms. van sure it is of equal or greater value to Leeuwen. “Therefore, implementing the ticket. And more than one toy can this program will not result in lost be donated to make up for any shortfall revenue. Toys for Tickets would from just one toy. likely generate some income that “Bylaw staff became aware of the was not collected in the past by those well-received program operating in who chose not to participate in the the Town of Orillia whereby residents voluntary toy donation program. In could submit a toy for the price of the addition, it would provide support to ticket during the first several weeks of the community, especially to those less the Christmas season,” said Techa van fortunate.”

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DRIVER IN FATAL CRASH DUE IN COURT A 28 year old man from Scarborough has been charged with careless driving and failing to properly wear a seatbelt following a fatal crash in Whitchurch-Stouffville last month which left three Aurora residents dead. On October 27 at approximately 4.49 p.m., OPP were called to a serious collision on Highway 404 just north of Stouffville Road. “One of the involved vehicles was travelling southbound on Highway 404 before it crossed through the centre ditch and entered the northbound lanes,” said the OPP. “As this vehicle entered the northbound lanes, it collided with another vehicle approximately head-on. As a result of the collision, the three occupants in the northbound vehicle sustained fatal injuries.” Police identified the victims as Thai Hung Tran, 58, Quyen Tran, 63, and Kam-Chun Lau, 69, all of Aurora. The driver of the southbound vehicle is due in court Friday morning to answer these charges.”

CEO OUT AT AURORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Aurora Chamber of Commerce has parted ways with long-time CEO Judy Marshall. The Chamber announced on Tuesday that as of that morning Ms. Marshall was no longer in their employ. “Both the Board and staff wish to thank Judy for her contribution to the Chamber and wish her well in her new endeavours,” said Patricia Poulin-Ulbricht, Chair of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, in a statement. In further comment to The Auroran, Ms. Poulin-Ulbricht said there are no plans to find a replacement for the position. “The Board will become operational during the transition period that will span this fiscal [year] and next. As a result, we do not plan to replace the CEO position. In the interim, we will appoint a General Manager.” The Chamber will hold their Annual General Meeting next Thursday evening.

22 MEN CHARGED IN PROSTITUTION INVESTIGATION 22 men from across the GTA are facing 65 charges following a juvenile prostitution investigation by the York Regional Police’s Drugs and Vice Unit. “Between November 2 and November 5, investigators conducted a four-day blitz targeting offenders attempting to solicit the services of underage prostitutes,” said the YRP. “This blitz was part of a larger project, Project Raphael, and the goal of the project was to focus on the exploitation of underage girls being advertised online. A total of 22 men were identified and arrested at hotels in York Region after attempting to obtain the sexual services of girls under the age of 18. York Regional Police is committed to investigating all incidents relating to the sexual exploitation of women and providing assistance to victims who are affected by this type of crime.” Anyone with further information is asked to contact the YRP’s Drugs and Vice Unit at 1-866-876-5423 x7817, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at 1800222TIPS.com. Page 8 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 Page 9 11 Critical Home Inspection Traps to be Arts & Culture Decorators and designers putting on Aware of Weeks Before Listing Your Aurora Home For Sale the glitz for annual home tour Aurora- According to industry or, worse, turn prospective buyers away experts, there are over 33 physical altogether. In most cases, you can make By Brock Weir Christmas theme. problems that will come under a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if Friday night will be the scene of a scrutiny during a home inspection when you know what you’re looking for, and For some people, Christmas brings VIP Design Tour featuring design expert your home is for sale. A new report knowing what you’re looking for can help to mind the idea of rustic coziness. For and TV personality Sharon Grech, who has been prepared which identifi es the you prevent little problems from growing others, nothing spells out festive cheer will be providing commentary on the eleven most common of these problems, into costly and unmanageable ones. like a blinged-out Christmas tree and feature home designs and answering and what you should know about them To help homesellers deal with this glitzy décor that wouldn’t be out of place questions from tour-goers. Saturday before you list your home for sale. issue before their homes are listed, a free in Hollywood itself. However you get brings the Seasonal Boutique, which will Whether you own an old home report entitled “11 Things You Need to your holiday on, there is something for be open to the public at Pickering College or a brand new one, there are know to Pass Your Home Inspection” a number of things that can fall short has been compiled which explains the everyone on this year’s Pickering College from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing together of requirements during a home issues involved. Holiday Home Tour. businesses and local artisans from across inspection. If not identifi ed and To hear a brief recorded th The 11 annual Holiday Home Tour York Region and a talk from City TV’s dealt with, any of these 11 items message about how to order your gets underway next Friday, November Frankie Flowers at 3 p.m. could cost you dearly in terms of FREE copy of this report call toll-free 20, running through Saturday afternoon, “It was really important to me that repair. That’s why it’s critical that you 1-800-596-7210 enter 1003 and features six homes in Aurora, we make this opportunity available to read this report before you list your You can call any time, 24 hours a day, Newmarket, and Whitchurch-Stouffville everyone,” says Ms. Frank. “Adding home. If you wait until the building 7 days a week. that have been dressed to the nines the transportation feature was very inspector fl ags these issues for you, Get your free special report NOW to by local interior decorators and floral important to me for our seniors, but you will almost certainly experience learn how to ensure a home inspection costly delays in the close of your home sale doesn’t cost you the sale of your home. designers, and doubling as performance there are so many people who would

venues for musicians from The Arts love to participate but just don’t drive This report is courtesy of Alex Malia, Sales Rep, Keller Williams Realty Centres, Brokerage. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2015 Music Store, the Piano Studio, Arcadia, or aren’t comfortable driving. It is also and Pickering College itself, all to help really exciting to see the kids engaging raise money for Habitat for Humanity with guests who are in the school and York Region. just helping them with their bags and Tickets are now on sale for $30 though directing them to various vendors.” pickeringcollege.on.ca, but new this year Students also have a hand in will be a transportation service between decorating the school for the holiday homes leaving from the Stronach Aurora boutique, performing their music at the Recreation Complex and Newmarket’s homes, and earmarking a portion of the Ray Twinney Complex, says Shelley proceeds of the home tour to the charity Frank, Special Events Manager for of their choice. Having chosen Habitat for Pickering College. Humanity as their beneficiary, students Whether you hop on the bus or drive visited the site of their upcoming yourself, you’re in for a feast for all the Newmarket build to learn more about senses. Home themes this year include what the organization does at a local, “Christmas and All That Jazz”, which national and international level, leaving incorporates musical holiday décor with with more than a degree of pride. live performances from a jazz ensemble, “We are helping to make it possible for a an Aurora home with a sea-theme decked young family to have a comfortable home,” out in whites and turquoises, the rustic says Ms. Frank. “Our understanding is russets and coppers of “Home for the the home this family is currently living Holidays”, and a “Luxe Christmas Cabin” in is just unacceptable by any standard. with an elegantly cozy atmosphere. For us as a school we are really excited Additional stops are a 160-year- to be a part of that. Our senior students old church that has been completely through their leadership class will be on renovated into an art gallery space. This the build site working with Habitat once Newmarket stop features a German the building is framed in, then our junior theme with gingerbread cookies, live kindergarten students right through will music, and even a small herd of live have some responsibilities related to the reindeer milling around for that extra build.”

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When she says “jump”, he asks “how Actress Traci Alexander jokes her high?” When she says, “kill,” he asks… boyfriend might be a little bit gleeful well, if you have been living under a when he hears her rehearsing her motor- rock for the last 350 years, you know mouthed big number, but “Not Getting what Jeremy, as Macbeth, might say Married” from Stephen Sondheim’s to his darling wife, as portrayed by musical Company is some serious Allyson – but you probably haven’t business for any thespian. experienced the Scottish play quite like The comedic song, which sees a bride- this. to-be start, as the song states, “slipping The two Grade 9 students from down the drain” on the eve of her Aurora are putting the finishing wedding, is a monumental vocal exercise touches on their leading roles of executed by the likes of Beth Howland, Macbeth and his Lady in Country Day Carol Burnett and Madeline Kahn, but School’s (CDS) upcoming production the quirks of Amy is allowing the actress of “Scots on the Rocks”, a parody of to hone some different acting chops. Shakespeare’s classic play by Richard Aurora’s Wavestage Theatrical Nathan. Lady Macbeth and her hapless husband – otherwise known as Aurora students Allyson Whitmell and Company opens “Company” next “Scots on the Rocks” opens at CDS’ Jeremy Garbe – rehearse a scene for Country Day School’s upcoming production of “Scots on the Rocks”, a Thursday, November 19, at Newmarket Performing Arts Centre next Thursday, parody of the Scottish Play. Auroran photo by Brock Weir Theatre. The show centres on Robert November 19, and whether you are in like he would do anything bad, but Shakespeare would love it too. There is who, on his 35th birthday, starts for a night of erudite theatre or looking he seems to want to please his wife in a lot of Shakespeare that is retained contemplating his matrimonial prospects for a few laughs, you’ll come away any way possible so he does whatever in the piece, including one particular – or lack thereof. Over the course of satisfied either way with a production she tells him,” explains Jeremy. “What moment where Lady Macbeth loses her dinners, parties, a few drinks, and Amy’s that leaves many of the Bard’s makes this a parody is we’ve added in mind, which we play straight up. We reluctant wedding, his friends take the dramatic soliloquies intact, but tells some crazy jokes completely randomly have this goofy, crazy play and then you opportunity to explain to the confirmed the entire first act through the medium and it makes it really fun to act in.” have moments of real gravity to it and bachelor the pros and cons of walking of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Jeremy is no stranger to Shakespeare. they kind of anchor the piece.” down the aisle. “This is my first year at the school With two parents both actively involved Imitation, he adds, is the sincerest “I definitely love performing in a and I really love acting and drama,” in Drama and English, he was exposed form of flattery. If you take the time Sondheim show,” says Traci. “The music says Allyson. “This sounded like a to the classics early on. Fittingly, this to parody something, it is showing is extremely intricate and it definitely really funny play and Lady Macbeth production of Scots on the Rocks is deep respect for the source material. holds a learning curve for any kind of has been a really, really fun ride and directed by his dad, Scott Garbe, a long- But, for the two leads, there was never performer. With company, it shows how journey. This play takes the characters time faculty member at CDS. any doubt that Shakespeare – whether different personalities all come together, from the original Macbeth and Macbeth is a play that has always served “straight up” or “on the rocks” – people who probably wouldn’t be friends exaggerates them. Lady Macbeth is still been loved by students, says Mr. Garbe, is relevant to today’s audiences. otherwise, except for one mutual friend, really mean, but in the play it is not as and when the opportunity presented “The entire story in every Robert.” obvious. Here, it is really exaggerated itself to “have a bit of fun” with a work Shakespeare play is so engaging, even The last time Ms. Alexander walked on how mean I have to be. I wouldn’t people know so well, they – teacher and if you don’t understand it because you the boards in a Sondheim show for say I’m a really mean person, so when students – jumped at the opportunity. don’t really know old English, you can Wavestage, it was in Into The Woods, I get to play a completely different role “When we did Macbeth, we did it see how deep it is,” says Allyson. “There where her role as The Witch left her sitting to how I am it is a completely different because the kids wanted to do it,” says is so much action, so much romance, for hours in the makeup chair. This time, experience and you really get to dig Scott. “You would think people would be they are such complete stories that her makeup is kept to a minimum, but deeper into another side of yourself !” turned off by Shakespeare, it would be kids really get into that and find things whatever time she is saving by skipping The Lord to her Lady feels the same so arcane and they wouldn’t be into it, to hang onto.” a large portion of her makeup is made up w a y. but they loved it. The kids loved parody Scots on the Rocks runs November 19 for in the hair chair with her large mop “The Macbeth in our play is kind too. They just love making fun of – 21. For more information, visit www. of “Shirley Temple curls.” of cautious, timid and doesn’t seem something that is so serious and I think cds.on.ca . “Amy is all over the place and she almost has two personalities,” she explains. “She is not sure what she wants, but she really sees something genuine and beautiful about her husband to be, Paul. 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I end of the day we need it.” by developers looking to turn the held for Highland Gate at the end of former Highland Gate Golf Course into last month, Councillor Tom Mrakas As you probably know, airflow. a new infill residential community, but suggested a meeting take place within the outdoor season of the For a convection lawmakers and residents alike might the tighter confines of the Council Aurora Farmers’ Market oven, use the convection have to wait until the end of January to Chambers in order to make this meeting and Artisan Fair has ended setting as it will dry see if this bears fruit. happen. This idea, however, was met and now we move indoors the fruit leather more Town Staff are eyeing a further with vocal opposition from those in the to the Armouries on the quickly. There is no public planning meeting devoted to the crowds. second Saturday of each MARKET need to prop the door controversial plan for either January 21 Whichever date Council and staff month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. open on a convection There will be more about MUSINGS oven as the air will or January 27 to let all parties speak out settle on for early next year, 2016 is Jan Freedman about the issue, including the developer, likely to see Councillors meeting more our first indoor market later circulate by itself. Geranium Homes and the Highland frequently over the summer to tackle in the column. Allow the fruit Gate Ratepayers, who have set an early their workload. Councillor Michael The end of the outdoor season was leather to dry in the oven until it no December deadline for their own talks Thompson’s motion to add two further timely given that we do not have any longer runs when the pan is tipped and on how to move forward. Council meetings on July 23 and August more vendor biographies for this year, a knife doesn’t slide into it easily. This The location for the meeting, however, 23 was passed at the Committee level until we accept some new vendors. will take anywhere from 8-24 hours. is still up in the air. The sheer number and will come forward to Council for Therefore, in place of a biography, we Peel the fruit leather off the baking of concerned citizens wanting to take ratification this week. will present an interesting recipe. sheet, cut into strips and roll up in SEASONAL FRUIT LEATHER in these meetings have necessitated off- Councillors typically only have one parchment paper. Store in airtight 8 cups of fruit, such as berries, site sessions at St. Maximilian Kolbe Council meeting for the months of July containers, such as glass jars, in the apples, pears, peaches or plums Catholic High School to accommodate and August unless something pressing cupboard for several weeks or in the 1 cup water the numbers, which have, on occasion, comes up, but these meetings often lead freezer for a year or more. ENJOY! Sugar to taste topped 300. to mammoth agendas that do not get The first indoor market will be on Lemon juice to taste At this point, however, it might be completed. This is an issue Councillor Saturday, November 14 at the Armoury Spices such as cinnamon or vanilla too short a turnaround time to secure Thompson has tried to address in the located at 89 Mosley Street. These are or any others that appeal to you St. Max again. past, but it now seems to have traction. most of the vendors you can expect to Rinse the fruit and remove any “The month of December can be “You will note there are only 10 items find at the first indoor market, keeping branches or leaves. Chop and remove very difficult due to a lot of demand on the agenda this evening and you in mind that there are sometimes last pits and seeds on facilities,” said Town Clerk Stephen will note in the summer we typically minute cancellations that are beyond In a large saucepan over medium Huycke. “The first meeting took almost range between 25 and 30 in the months our control. Also, there may be a few heat, bring water and fruit to a simmer. two months to make all the necessary of July and August,” said Councillor additions to the list between now and Reduce heat, cover and let simmer 10- arrangements to get that meeting in Thompson. “I come from a retail world Saturday: 15 minutes, until fruit has softened. place and acceptable for that purpose. where you build your business around Andy of 19th Avenue Farm, Warren Uncover and mash the fruit in the pan. While we could [make a meeting happen the busy months and it seems we need and his beef from Abbott Family Farm, Taste and add sugar and lemon juice if in December] we do not recommend it another meeting in the summer to deal Peter from Oakridges Finest , John of necessary. Add sugar 1 TBSP. at a time for numerous reasons. Different parties with the caseload. Pefferlaw Creek Farm with his Ontario and lemon juice 1 tsp. at a time. Add any are continuing to negotiate until the “[Every year] since I have been on Maple Syrup, and Andre’s Pioneer spices that go well with the fruit you Brand Honey products will be available are using (try using cardamom with at 19th Avenue Farm on this date, but apples for a Swedish flavor profile). Andre himself will be at all subsequent Before, During & After... Simmer the mixture until it has started indoor markets. to thicken – about 5-10 minutes. Among the food vendors, you can ...We’ll be there in your family’s time of need. Puree the mixture in a food expect to find Cathy of Catharina’s processor. Taste again and adjust the Kitchen with her cookies, scones and Cremation, Burial and Memorial Services, Monuments, sugar or lemon juice and spices. Pour loaves and sometimes pies, Cosmo’s Markers and Inscriptions. 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Ken White Parade Commander

s a young boy, Aurora native Ken White was captivated by the stories of his father, a veteran of the Second World War.

ServingA in the local Queen’s York Rangers Cadet Corps, the Royal Canadian Legion became something of a second home to him as he rose through the ranks, serving in the Canadian Armed Forces in Calgary for six years before returning to civilian life in Aurora.

Those vivid pictures painted by his dad not only left a lasting impression on his son, but helped shape a great portion of his life. Today, Ken is dedicated to keeping the memories of soldiers alive while fostering a welcoming environment for those who served in more recent conflicts and missions.

November is a busy month for Mr. White, who now serves as Parade Commander for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Ontario Command. In the days ahead, chances are you will see Mr. White leading the ceremonial Colour Guard up and down Yonge Street for Remembrance Services, laying wreaths, and visiting schools to underscore what it means for Canadians young and old to pause and remember.

But he is also dedicated to keeping the concept and mission of the Royal Canadian Legion relevant and contemporary as a place where younger veterans and civilians can feel at home.

“To join the Legion is to keep tradition and history alive,” he says. “And you have to have the people to keep the Legion alive.”

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150 SPORTS News • Classifieds • Coming Events • At Your Service Vol. 16 No. 4 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of November 12, 2015 Tigers hang on against Markham to open lead in Northeast Division By Jake Courtepatte hosted the Markham Royals on Saturday, having recently knocked the Royals off They had to cool down eventually. of top seed in the OJHL’s Northeast After a stint in which new head coach Division. Thomas Milne won six of his first seven Starting goaltender Alex Brooks-Potts games in the role, the Aurora Tigers was solid between the pipes, making two Drake Board looks to break by settled into their new spot as division huge toe saves on the penalty kill less Markham’s Joel Knight at the leaders with a 1-1-1 record last week. than a minute into the game with Nolan Aurora Community Centre on It is certainly difficult to blame the Dunn in the box for interference. Saturday. The Tigers held on to beat the Royals 2 - 1. coaching staff for Friday’s 4 – 3 overtime Austin Gerhart opened the scoring loss to the Kingston Voyageurs, however. for the Tigers on the powerplay in the Auroran photo by Jake Milne is the third Tigers coach unable second period, picking up his own Courtepatte to solve the Voyageurs since their 2015 rebound in the slot and beating the out game 7 loss, one that ex-coach James of position Markham goaltender. Richmond would like to forget. Mark He added another one six minutes Joslin, who lasted thirteen games as later, taking a feed from Ryan Shaw Tigers’ bench boss, had an 0 – 2 record from behind the net, with plenty of time against Kingston. in the slot to send a wrist shot into the Milne came close to breaking the six- top corner. of the OHL, has put up points in nine of Fury, whose goal in the final minute game losing streak to the Voyageurs, a Up 2 – 0, the game seemed over in the his eleven contests this year. of regulation was enough to beat the back-and-forth affair that had Drake final minute of play, but the Tigers got The Tigers have lost only one game in Tigers 3 – 2. Board tie the game in the third period a scare when Brooks-Potts’ shutout was regulation at home this season. For stats, schedules, and more to send it to overtime, but Kingston’s broken with twenty seconds to go. A successful penalty shot proved to information, visit www.auroratigers. Anthony Rinaldi scored the winner to He was forced to make a number of be the winner Sunday for the Whitby pointstreaksites.com. give his team a 4 – 3 victory. stops in the dying seconds to hang on to “They’re a hard working team that the 2 – 1 victory, earning second star of just has our number,” said Milne. “They the game behind Gerhart. play a similar style of game that we “I had a great chance in the slot,” said do, and Friday’s game could have gone Gerhart of his second goal. “I kind of either way.” snuck in behind the defence and had a Coming off only his second loss lot of time to make the play.” behind the bench, Milne and the Tigers Gerhart, an ex-Mississauga Steelhead

MINOR MIDGET AA TIGERS WIN 2015 MARKHAM ISLANDERS JERRY JACOBS TOURNEY Hard work and team play pays off. Heading into their final round-robin game Sunday morning, the Tigers needed a win and some help to advance to the finals. The Tigers took care of business with a 4 – 1 win over the Sault Major and they also got the help they needed to secure a spot in the final, finishing second in pool play with 2W, 1L and 1T. After going down early 1-0 in the Finals vs Georgi- na, the boy’s stormed back with 2 power play goals and a short-handed goal for a 4-1 victory. Congrat- ulations to all the players for a great effort and play- ing as a team right to the end. For more, visit www. theauroran.com. Submitted by Joe Chimienti

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By Jake Courtepatte scrambling and giving up a fumble. off by Matthew Vassos. They will be facing Newmarket’s With the ball back in their St. Max ran out the clock to book Huron Warriors, who dominated the Talk about a close call. possession and time running out in their ticket to Saturday’s final, on home defending champion, Markham’s Bill Holding a fifteen point lead heading the half, Langlois led another long field no less. Crothers, by a score of 69 – 0. into the fourth quarter of Friday’s and grueling drive for the Mustangs, clash with the Newmarket Raiders, the moving the chains to third-and-inches St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs had to at the Raiders’ 10. Two plays later, a The St. Max Mustangs muster up their best defensive efforts quarterback sneak by Langlois put the stopped a late New- to book their spot in the York Region Mustangs up 8 – 7 at the half. market Raiders drive in Athletic Association Tier 1 football An opening drive in the second half Friday’s YRAA semi-fi- nal matchup to move final. was once again capped off by a Langlois on to the final, 22 - 16. The Mustangs picked up the first major, from the one-yard line for 15 -7 The Mustangs will face point of the game early on a kick that lead. After denying the Raiders a first the Huron Warriors on home field this Satur- left the Raiders’ endzone, taking a small down to get the ball back, St. Max day. lead on their first drive. But a fumble lucked out on a pass interference call Auroran photo by Jake two drives later gave the Raiders the on third and ten, moving them deep Courtepatte ball in Mustang territory just past into Raider territory where Langlois midfield, taken full advantage of by would go to the air to Jacob Fenchak for Newmarket. Two long rushes down the a commanding 22 – 7 lead. left-hand side later, the Raiders led 7 – 1, It was a grueling fourth quarter for with just under a minute left in the first the St. Max Mustangs. The defensive St. Andrew’s Saints hockey splits quarter. line made an impressive effort to A blustery, fall day, strong winds stop the Raiders on first and goal, high-scoring weekend played a major factor in this one as gusts but not without conceding a safety By Jake Courtepatte waiting out the Wolverine goaltender. blew directly towards one end of the after the turnover. With the ball back, The doors finally closed on a field. On the ensuing kickoff, the wind Newmarket was again pressing in It may not be the prettiest of starts, scrimmage-like contest with a final forced the Raiders to inadvertently the red zone, leading to a six-yard but the St. Andrew’s College Saints score of 9 – 7 for Bridgton. kick an onside kick, which they would touchdown by Jack McRogers to bring first hockey team is continuing their Hufsky was given the start in net on actually recover to start the second the score to 22 – 16. winning ways early in the 2015-16 Sunday, where he seemed to pick up quarter. Tragedy seemed to strike the preseason. where he left off the afternoon prior. The Mustangs defence was able to Mustangs with under two minutes Entering their second year of calling Bridgton jumped out to a 4 – 1 lead put an end to the drive deep in their own to go when a blocked punt gave the the state-of-the-art LaBrier Family after two periods, but the St. Andrew’s zone, but quarterback Ben Langlois led Raiders the ball around the St. Max Arena home, the Saints welcomed the offence came storming back on the the team with a couple of long-gain 40. They moved the chains to the 14- Blyth Academy Bruins earlier this performance of an Alex McDonald hat passes to get St. Max to the Raiders’ 20. yard line with 40 seconds to go before month, a prep squad out of Burlington. trick. Hufsky stood tall in the third, as It would end, however, with Langlois quarterback Noah Craney was picked The Saints were in control from the the Saints took it 5 – 4. start, putting up an incredible 66 shots With only eight returning seniors in a 10 – 1 drubbing of the Bruins. from last season’s third-straight CISAA It was a different story, however, when championship winning squad, the class the Saints hosted Maine’s Bridgton of ’16 will be tasked with introducing Aurora Chamber of Commerce Academy Wolverines in a back-to-back twelve new members to their successful over the weekend. system of play. Annual General Meeting Deadlocked at zeros halfway through Incoming captain Reid Yochim, set the first, the Wolverines opened the to join the Princeton University Tigers scoring on a rebound given up by Saints next year, is a 5’7” defenseman whose goaltender Cole Chapman. St. Andrew’s leadership skills were noted in his first Members of the Chamber of Commerce evened the score before the end of season with the team last year. are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting. the period, with Corey Andonovski Jacob Miller, who added two assists The 2014-2015 Audited Financial Statement surprising the opposing defensemen at in the victory Sunday, has put up six and year-end reports will be presented. the blue line and going glove side on a points in his first three games so far Come and meet the 2015-2016 Board of Directors shorthanded breakaway. this season. A draft pick of the OHL’s The second period was a goalie’s as well as network with other Chamber members. Saginaw Spirit, the 6’1”, 172-lb. forward worst nightmare. It began when the will be leaned on for a strong offensive teams exchanged goals just five seconds role this year, after showing flashes of Thursday, November 19, 2015 apart early on, and led to four more brilliance last season. 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Page 16 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 Page 17 Location is everything as Council considers halting garden plan By Brock Weir with any issue that can divide a Parkway South, operated by the York challenges extending some of our trail neighbourhood and this is certainly Region Food Network, proponents of routes within those hydro corridors Community gardens can be a great one of them,” said Councillor Michael the McMahon Park proposal envisioned because of those prohibitive costs.” thing, according to Council, but a Thompson. “A few years ago we were a garden with several plots that could proposal to place one in McMahon Park discussing the traffic calming measures be used by people from across Aurora to is set to be nipped in the bud following within this same neighbourhood and if get their hands dirty in growing their talks last week. you look at our warrants with regards own food. Council is set to look elsewhere for a to our traffic calming policy, we talk Council reiterated this support, second community garden serving the about needing to have about 70 per cent tasking staff with a further report on needs of Aurora residents after a survey community support for any of these other potentially suitable locations, G2 ROAD of neighbours surrounding McMahon measures before implementing it to a ideally outside of established Park did not show overwhelming neighbourhood. It is important to have neighbourhoods. enthusiasm for a community garden on a clear majority with some of these “From the get go, I have been in the other side of their fence. issues otherwise it creates division. favour of community gardens and TEST PASS Going into last week’s General We want to build a community, not I think they are a great thing,” said Committee meeting, Council faced separate it. I think it is clear it is a Councillor Paul Pirri. “Ultimately, if a staff recommendation calling for dividing issue.” this one is not something we want to a citizen-led plan for a community This was a view share in part by move forward on, we should definitely GUARANTEE!! garden in the area be nixed following Councillor Harold Kim, who cited a be looking at other locations in the a survey of those living in a 400 metre recent public information meeting for community to place these community NEXT COURSES START: radius of the area in question showed proposed speed cushions on five Aurora gardens.” the slimmest of majorities in favour: 45 streets, bringing out just one resident One option that should be examined, votes in favour to 41 opposed, with just to speak out. Last week’s General he said, is land underneath Aurora’s November 28 - 4 Saturdays 15 per cent of residents responding to Committee meeting, however, brought hydro corridors. the survey. out people supporting both sides of the Al Downey, Aurora’s Director of For those living directly on the edge community garden issue. Parks and Recreation, agreed these of the proposed community garden, “I think the passion is there on would be appropriate locations but however, the results were significantly both sides,” he said. “Unless we have striking an agreement with Ontario more decisive with 11 respondents that majority vote as everyone else Hydro poses complications. voting against with six in favour. indicated, I won’t support this.” “Our experience with them is if we This split gave Council significant One thing most people in the room wish to use the hydro corridor we pick pause after delegates came forward agreed on, however, was the need up the cost of taxes on those lands and at last week’s meeting both for and for more community gardens within they are fairly significant,” he said. “It against the initiative. Aurora. With just one currently in might be cost prohibitive to go into the 905-726-4132 “We always want to be cautious operation at the south end of Industrial hydro corridor. We are finding some Auroran Ad- PTP FALL 2015 Sale 5.036x5.25_Layout 1 11/6/15 2:06 PM Page 1 McMahon Park garden proposal divides community By Brock Weir in Any Park.” A survey to gauge the interest in a Gardens are typically seen as a hub neighbourhood garden, which would for people to gather and enjoy, but a have provide plots for people across proposal to turn a portion of McMahon Aurora to grow their own vegetables Park into a community garden had and fruit, only went to homes within all the ingredients of becoming a a 400 metre radius of McMahon Park, neighbourhood battleground last week Mr. McRoberts contended. as residents fought for and against the “Those people already live in plan. houses with front, back and side yards Neighbours on both sides of for growing vegetables,” he said. the garden path made their cases “Maybe it is a PYOBY – Put In Your to Council at last week’s General Own Back Yard. I am surprised the Committee meeting. With residents Town is willing to consider providing opposing the plan having the more these residents with even more land. vocal cheering section in the audience, Perhaps the survey would better their views were brought together by discover a true need by being sent to former councillor Bob McRoberts, who only Aurora’s apartment and condo has lived within a stone’s throw of the dwellers. My condo-living daughter land in question for the better part of says, ‘If I wanted a garden, I’d live in 60 years. a house.’ I agree with the concept of For him, his opposition to a providing some land for a community community garden in this area was garden, but I do not agree with the less of a NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard) location.” issue, but rather a NIAP – that is, “Not Continued on page 18 YOUR LOCAL FORD LINCOLN DEALER

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11--888080-24653--03481419 Page 18 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 THE AURORAN, Thursday, November 12, 2015 Page 19 Developers set to shell out to replace trees in Aurora By Brock Weir could soon face tougher penalties when Council will have taken a significant compensation and replanting policy it comes to compensating the Town for step in both protecting the urban could help fill a gap, he said. Aurora residents have long decried these losses of natural assets. canopy and sustaining the canopy “Through a development or planning the number of trees felled to make way This month, Council is set to tackle for future generations,” said Parks application, the [existing] bylaw exempts for new developments, but developers once again the issue of tree protection Manager Jim Tree. “Without tree those types of applications, so that is a within the municipality. Last week, protection and compensation policies, separate process. We would deal with that however, a new component was added staff will continue to have difficulty in through subdivision agreements, site to the anticipated discussion with more achieving consistency and fairness in plans, or other tree-related agreements. stringent policies related to compensation administering development applications Our opportunity to comment on that and tree replacement for new and ongoing where significant tree removal is being and require the developer to compensate development plans. contemplated. would be dealt with through the site plan • Manicure Prepared for a full discussion at next “This is more to do with land use agreement or development agreement. • Spa Pedicure week’s General Committee meeting, and land development because the This policy allows us to be very consistent the recommendations cite the value tree bylaw deals with private trees with how we measure and compensate • Bio Gel natural resources such as trees bring to outside of development applications. for the loss of trees as opposed to Aurora and set a targets for maintaining We would implement this policy in the individual agreements, arrangements • Solar Nails and expanding the Town’s tree canopy case of a developer coming to Town and negotiations. It is good policy to at • UV Gel Nails including diversity of species and and wanting to remove trees from the least establish a base line for what we ongoing monitoring. building subdivision, minor variance believe is reasonable compensation.” • Acrylic Based on the Urban Forestry (UFORE) applications, large areas of trees being Following a question from Councillor • Air Brush Design study approved by the last Council, the removed. Currently we don’t have good Wendy Gaertner on how a policy like this proposed policies cover all aspects of policy, we have good practices, and we would have impacted the development of urban forestry within Aurora’s parks and have taken those practices and have re- Aurora’s 2C lands had it been in place at

Hollidge Blvd. . green spaces, as well as spilling over into worked them into policy.” the time, Mr. Tree said it would have aided e

v areas covering privately-owned lands. Aurora’s existing tree protection the Town in establishing compensation A The study recognized Aurora’s extensive bylaw, he added, is not applicable in for tree loss in the area. It wouldn’t have w tree canopy “cannot be maintained or large scale planning applications, rather, prevented trees from being removed, but i e

N v sustained without the necessary tools it deals with homeowners or private perhaps it would have paved the way for y and policy to prevent the incremental loss property owners looking to remove four improved tree cover as new plantings Wellington St. E. B a of mature trees through development” or more trees each year with trunks matured. Walk-ins welcome and recommend re-planting sufficient over 20 centimetres in diameter. A new numbers of trees on new developments, 130 Hollidge Blvd. or taking cash payments when replanting is not possible to fund other planting Concerns could be easily 905-727-6030 projects. “By implementing this policy, addressed, say residents From page 17 adding Aurora’s Parks and Recreation McMahon Park is already a busy Master Plan calls for further Notice of Meeting community hub, he noted, with tennis community gardens on a trial basis. courts, lawn bowling, picnic areas, “With such a proposal having been Notice is hereby given that: playgrounds and soccer pitches being brought forth and with 52 per cent of Magna Golf Club a draw for people across Aurora. support by the greater McMahon Park 14780 Leslie Street Plowing a portion of this park over neighbourhood, I would like to know Aurora, Ontario for gardens would create an eyesore why the proposal would not be allowed L4G 7C3 if the current condition of Aurora’s to be implemented on a trial basis. Will be holding a Public Meeting regarding the usage of Pesticides on: first community garden on Industrial “We are aware of the concerns and Parkway South is any indication, he undertake to respect them in both the Date: November 25, 2015 added, citing standing water, dripping set-up and the future operation of such Location: Aurora Public Library, taps, broken fences, and unkempt an allotment garden and respectfully Lebovic Room plots. request that our capacity to implement Time: 3:00pm “I am sure the gardeners all started will not be pre-judged on the basis of with great enthusiasm and good Telephone: (905) 726-7650 negative examples and thoughts, for intentions,” said Mr. McRoberts. “Over which we cannot be made responsible.” time, human nature sets in. As people’s Ms. Cook, on the other hand, was Please contact us if you plan on attending lives change, so do their priorities. a leading figure in the development to ensure we have enough space and seating. Vegetable patches take a lot of time of the Industrial Parkway South Regards, and energy to maintain. People are Garden, managing community food Magna Golf Club more apt to look after them if they are gardens for York Region for the past Maintenance Department in their own yards. McMahon Park is decade. She said she did not disagree already a well-used, much appreciated with neighbours who characterized green space. Please put the vegetable that particular garden as unkempt, patch in some yet-to-be-developed plot, but come the fall plants die, leaves as is the current one on Industrial fall, and these concerns can “inform” Parkway, not smack in the middle of how the McMahon garden would have ALL NEW an established neighbourhood. Please developed going forward. don’t divide our neighbourhood.” “I think we can all appreciate the In the opposite corner were local concerns from local residents about trails advocate Klaus Wehrenberg the unknown but over time it is those and community garden organizer neighbours who participate in and Catherine Cook, both neighbours benefit from the garden program who living around the McMahon Park will be most impacted,” said Ms. Cook. area. Mr. Wehrenberg and Ms. Cook “Not all property owners responded. were instrumental in bringing the Most importantly, the majority of community garden proposal forward survey respondents, 52 per cent, to Council, first pitching their idea support the garden yet this statistic is at both Aurora’s Environmental not emphasized in the report. Advisory and Parks and Recreation “This is an acceptable location. In Committee. fact, it is an excellent location. It bodes Despite the staff report advising critical factors needed for successful against moving forward with the planting: full-day sun exposure, viable garden plan despite the slightest soil, water access, available space, majority of respondents voting in and close proximity to participants. favour of the issue, their enthusiasm Concerned voices about soil quality, was undiminished. drainage, etc., may pose challenges “In a democracy the majority but are easily overcome using simple prevails,” said Mr. Wehrenberg, gardening strategies.”

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 The Aurora Historical Society Speakers Series Partagez Le Francais Free French Language presents: British Home Children presented by Sandra Conversation Group: This group welcomes adults from Joyce and Karen Mahoney, tonight at 6.30 p.m. at Hillary Francophones to beginners looking to put their French House National Historic Site (15372 Yonge Street). $7 per language conversation skills into action. Francophones or person, $5 for AHS members. For more information call stronger speakers are encouraged to share their language the Society at 905-727-8991. CROSSWORD PUZZLE skills with less strong speakers. 3 – 5 p.m. at Country Style FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (14980 Yonge Street). Join the Aurora Tigers Junior A Hockey Club for the * * * * first ever Student Night, playing will be the Aurora Tigers The Queen’s York Rangers Army Cadet Corps will vs. Stouffville Spirit. Proceeds support the Jumpstart host a Spaghetti Fundraising Dinner at the Aurora Legion Foundation to aid local children with financial needs get today from 5 – 8 p.m. $15 per person. Proceeds will help involved in organized sports. We will also be having a Shoot cadets travel to Vimy Ridge in 2017 to commemorate the the Puck contest with prizes such as a Mac Computer and 100th anniversary of the Battle. Cadets will follow in the an iPhone 6s. Win more prizes in the Puck Toss and 50/50 footsteps of the original regiment to experience living Draw. Enjoy a bake sale of delicious treats. Only $7 with a history. For more information, call Cheryl at 905-726-8600 valid student ID ($12 adults). Aurora Community Centre. or visit www.rangers2799.com. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Santa Claus is Back! Santa’s coming to town tonight The PROBUS Club of Aurora holds their monthly from 6 – 8 p.m. for Aurora’s Annual Santa Under the Stars meeting today from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Royal Parade. Dress up in your winter woolies with a cup of hot Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North. Guest chocolate and join us for this year’s starry parade which speaker is Heather Auld, a Principal Climate Scientist with travels south on Yonge Street from Orchard Heights to Risk Scientists International Inc. For more information, Murray Drive.

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(Clockwise from top left) Students from St. Joseph’s Catholic School raised their voices in song at Sunday’s services. Representatives of the Cavalry joined contingents from all forc- es and cadets on the grounds. Mayor Geoff Dawe lays a wreath on behalf of the Town of Aurora. Members of the YRP lay wreaths, in- cluding one bearing the images of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent. Veterans Eleanor Thomson, Albert Arcand, Cliff Davies, Dorothy Gummersall, John Leitch, Allen Griffiths, and Bob Dunsmore were among those honoured Saturday night at the annual dinner hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion. Knights of Columbus added a dramatic flair to the proceedings. Ceremoni- al white doves were released to help cap the Auroran photos by Glenn Rodger ceremony. Remember day to day, says Silver Cross Mother

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