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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 9 No. 8 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of December 9, 2008 Police facility Parents skeptical a step closer The York Region District School Board hosted its first public meeting Aurora is one step closer to get- date homicide, traffic, air support, on the fate of Wells Street Public ting its new police facility. canine services and other uses, School last week, and questions It was in 2007 that it was pro- that are currently located at four were plentiful. posed the new Region of York different leased facilities across The meeting, held in the cafete- Police Investigative and Support the region. ria of Aurora High School, went Services Facility be built in Aurora. Apart from the four-storey office over its allotted two-hour time limit The location chosen was a building, the site will contain a because there were so many audi- three-hectare parcel of land at the three-storey garage, and surface ence questions. southwest corner of Don Hillock parking. One observer estimated there Drive and Goulding Avenue, Growth space will be factored in were “at least 50 people” in the southeast of Leslie Street and to the complex, which will allow up audience. Wellington Street East, near to 550 employees to be accommo- Many residents denied ever Highway 404. dated by 2015. receiving the Board’s information The proposed station will oper- Both structures will incorporate package on the topic, which was ate 24 hours a day, and consoli- a number of environmental design supposed to have been sent to all in features, such as the use of green the area. building materials, reduction of An Accommodation Review Briefly water and energy consumption, Committee on this issue has met and the use of natural light. Once publicly on several occasions, with completed, the buildings are another meeting scheduled for next Holiday expected to achieve a silver stan- week. dard under LEED (Leadership in Aurora/Newmarket trustee Gord Concert Energy and Environmental Kerr said the Accommodation Design). Review Committee process was Wells Street Public School Extensive landscaping is pro- meant to be as open and transpar- students, you know, the ones posed throughout the property, ent as possible. currently attending classes at with a cedar fence along the At the heart of the issue is the Aurora Grove Public School on southern boundary. future of Wells Street School, site of Stone Road, will hold their hol- Access to the site would be Aurora’s first high school, which has iday concert at Aurora United through two entrances off Don been closed to students for about Church starting at 7 p.m. on two years. Wednesday, December 17th. Hillock, and one from Goulding. However, because Goulding does The ancient building has been not extend as far as the proposed deemed unsafe for student use, Flo is entrance, it was requested that the and students who would normally town grant an easement or attend the school, are now bussed turning 90 encroachment to allow a short to Aurora Grove Public School on Popular woman about town extension to the south end of this Stone Road in Aurora’s east end. Flo Murray will celebrate her street, including a turning circle. There was some confusion over 90th birthday next month. At their last meeting, General whether the Board had a budget to That’s hard to believe. Committee was enthusiastic about fund improvements to the building. With that in mind, members the new facility, with Mayor Phyllis In making a final decision, the of her family are putting Morris suggesting the town should Board will consider several key fac- together a celebration party at be showcasing this prestige facili- Hundreds of lights brightened the Christmas tree in front of tors including value to students, the Aurora Seniors’ Centre ty. the municipal building and hundreds of people watched last value to the school board, and at 5 Municipal Drive, Saturday, After some clarification about week as the Town of Aurora presented its 4th annual tree value to the local economy. January 3, from 2 p.m. to the access from Goulding, the lighting ceremony. In addition to the tree lighting, there was a The Board noted the school’s 5 p.m. Committee unanimously endorsed puppet show “The Grinch That Stole Christmas” held inside declining enrolment before students Family members are the recommendation to approve were transferred to Aurora Grove. the town hall, and while Santa entertained people outside, looking for Flo’s friends to drop the site plan application submitted Some parents were skeptical of in and offer best wishes only. by the Region of York and were Mrs. Claus was at the seniors’ centre beside the fireplace the declining enrolment figures. expected to ratify the decision at reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. It was suggested some parents council this week. Auroran photo by David Falconer Please see page 16

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Visit **** ¢92 * 1/2* www.library.aurora.on.ca or phone 905-727-9493 for Tots (age nine months to four years) bring your $15 FREE further information or pick up a program flyer at the caregivers for coffee or tea while you enjoy story and SGNIW KAETS ENOB-T 9 RMP E T F A E CI R P Library. playtime every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. at **** Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. Grade 8 Only Book Club is here! In this club the Call 905-841-8883 for further information. 125 Pedersen Drive, Unit C9 Aurora Phone: 905-751-0006 Aurora Library will read fast-paced adventures, fan- **** tasy, sport and contemporary novels. Pre-register at Meet at Martha's Table, at St. Andrew's the Children and Young Adult Information Desk. Club Presbyterian Church, every Thursday from 11.30 a.m. is held Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. starting January to 1.30 p.m. Hot soup, sandwiches, and dessert will 8, 2009, and it’s free. be provided. Any funds raised go to local charities. **** WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 VOICE is a creative writing collective for teens Aurora Senior Citizens Annual Christmas between the ages of 13 and 18. At the meetings, Luncheon begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. at The held at the Aurora Public Library, teens learn various the centre, 5 Municipal Drive. Members will pay $22 creative writing techniques, give and receive con- while guests will be charged $27 admission. There will structive feedback on their writing and meet other be a cash bar and the traditional turkey dinner. Aurora Film Circuit like-minded young writers. Meetings are held the last FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Thursday of the month, September through May, Christmas Peace - the gentle sounds of Christmas from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is not required. will echo through Wesley United Church, corner of THANKS YOU **** Woodbine Avenue and the Aurora Sideroad, begin- “Louder” is a semi-annual young adult magazine ning at 8 p.m. Featured will be Joe Likuski, Sarah created through the creative effort of teens and pro- Kyle, and members of Aurora Performing Arts Group. Our successful 2008 season was due to our patrons duced by the Aurora Public Library’s Young Adult SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Services Department. Submissions of writing, poet- The ballroom at Hillary House on Yonge Street will and the generous support of the following ry, art, graphic art and photography are accepted. be the location for an evening of Christmas music per- E-mail submissions to yamagazine @library.auro formed by recording pianist, Carol Gibson. community-minded sponsors: ra.on.ca or drop it off to the Children and Young Adult Performance starts at 7.30 p.m. followed by readings AIDS Committee of York Region Information Desk to the attention of Monika of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, holiday sweets, tea, Aurora’s Kitchen Accents Machacek. coffee and a traditional wassail bowl. Tickets are $15 Box Office Movies **** per person. For tickets call 905-727-8991 or email Bluetiful Living Step into the world of watercolour with artist and [email protected]. Chinook teacher Alana Biasi. Both the beginner and DECEMBER 13 AND 19 advanced painter classes are held throughout the The Queen Elizabeth Dinner Theatre at Howard Cineplex Odeon Aurora year, from January 22 to February 12, from 6.30 to 8 Johnson Aurora presents the comedy Point of Viewing Cupid and Psyche p.m. Fee is $30 per registrant for students, Grades 5- by Todd McGinnis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with din- East Side Mario’s 11. Visit www.library.aurora.on.ca, or phone the ner at 7 and show approximately 8:30 p.m. When a Highland Chevrolet Cadillac Library at 905-727-9493 for further information. technical mishap destroys their pre-taped prime time Jonathan’s Fine Foods **** 10th anniversary special the three female hosts of Let Us Dress Salad Wear for Smart Palates On Tuesdays, until June, the Navy League has a TV's most popular daytime talk show are forced to go Merlin’s Hollow Cadet program for children 9 to 12 years from 7 to 9 live to replace it and that lights the fuse for an emo- Pine Farms Winery p.m. Contact Cliff Davies at 905-727-2244 for tional powder-keg. Call 905-727-1312 to reserve. Resurgence Theatre Company details. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 The Pure Pizza Company **** U Weight Loss Clinic is having an open house Wellington Chiropractic Clinic On Tuesdays, until June, a Sea Cadet program from noon until 4 p.m. During that time, the clinic will Whitehots for youths 13 to 18 from 7 to 9 p. m. Leave message be accepting donations in the form of canned goods, Zavida Coffee Co. (We Miss You!) at 905-895-3038. unwrapped toys and clothing, new and used, as well **** as cash donations. U Weight will offer free drinks and Aurora Opera Company's Children's Chorus is a snacks as well as a raffle for prize give-a-ways during Corporate Sponsor new treble voice choir dedicated to educating, nur- the event. The Aurora location is at 1 Henderson Drive R.B.C. Dominion Securities – Brent Robinson turing and providing opportunities for children to in the town’s south end. Ticket Partners express their musical abilities. The chorus is open to MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 boys and girls in Grades 1 through 12 and consists Aurora Writers Group meets at 7.30 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library of two choirs: Angel Choristers, a training choir for 6 Aurora Town Hall for their monthly meeting. Writing R & R Revisited Book Store and 7 year-olds and the Children Chorus, open to 8 exercises, readings, speakers and fun. New members The Aurora Film Circuit is a volunteer initiative committed to providing to 17 year-olds. To audition, contact general director 18 and over are welcome regardless of level of writing Sarah Kyle at [email protected]. experience or genre of interest. For further information the community with an alternative experience in cinema through the screening **** call Malcolm at 905-898-5484. of independent, critically-acclaimed Canadian and international films. CHAT'S Community Home Assistance to Seniors WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Proceeds from ticket sales go toward the funding of is looking for volunteers to assist with the activities in The Aurora Seniors Association's Evergreen Choir out-of-budget programming at the Aurora Public Library. its Adult Day Program. The positions call for a com- presents a concert at the Aurora Seniors Centre, mitment of a few hours a week at its Aurora location. beginning at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and Please join us for our monthly film nights, Various times are available. Call Christine at 905- $5 for children, 14 years and under. 713-3494. **** most often the second Monday of each month. **** Public Planning meeting in the council chambers Tickets and information are available at the Every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. it's Story and of the Town Hall at 7 p.m. Playtime at Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 Aurora Public Library and R&R Revisited. Industrial Parkway South for tots (age 0-4 years) and Merry Christmas. their caregivers for coffee or tea. Call 905-841-8883 THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 http://afc.library.aurora.on.ca for further details. Happy New Year. **** Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the Pioneer Club for boys and girls, age 3 to Grade 4 and the Junior High Club for boys and girls, Grades 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. For more OPEN HOUSE information call 905-841-8884. **** A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday at ChristmasChristmas the Community Bible Church on Bathurst Street just south of Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more FRANK KLEES, MPP information e-mail Judy Hoffmann jhoffmann@sym- patico.ca. **** Invites his constituents of Newmarket-Aurora Scottish Country Dancing every Friday morning at St. Andrews's Presbyterian Church beginning at To join him and his staff 10.30 a.m. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome. Saturday, December 13, 2008 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm **** Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday 14845 Yonge Street, Suite 201, Aurora Refreshments evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge Street. (at Dunning in the Hunters Gate Plaza) will be served New members are welcome. For further information call 905-841-1352. Donations to food bank welcome. **** Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 Tel: 905-750-0019 or toll free: 1-800-211-1881 t Email: [email protected] t Web: www.frank-klees.on.ca THE AURORAN, Week of December 9, 2008 - 3

The annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce Christmas party was held Thursday night at the King Valley Golf Club on Dufferin Street for Chamber Aurora Shopping Centre merchants members.Among those celebrating the season were,left to right,Ingrid A & F Hair Elite Kulbach,the Chamber’s Businessman of the Year Brian North,Chamber *905-727-6212 president Kathy van Nostrand,and acting executive director Karen Addison. Amore Blooms Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Flowers SANTA *905-727-9865 is coming to Aurora Alterations Snow clearing woes have *905-726-9242 Aurora Shopping Centre Aurora Dollars Discount been around for long time *905-841-2497 Santa will be strolling in and out of our stores Aurora Dry Cleaners handing out candy canes There’s nothing new to climb over snowbanks ed on a 4-3 vote, but the *905-713-0095 about snow removal prob- blocking the sidewalks at following month was adopt- Aurora Salon lems in Aurora. intersections. ed. 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Seniors *905-841-8922 FAMILY GIFT DRIVE area which its developer The cleaning of side- Gourmet Bakery Teenage and Senior gifts urgently needed claimed could plow streets walks on residential streets & Deli Help us support the without filling in the drive- was still an issue in 1980 Duplicate *905-727-2105 Aurora Lions Club ways. and council prepared a Henry's Fish & Chips The snow plow had a bylaw imposing a $25 fine *905-727-8001 gate attached to its side for residents who failed to Bridge Kitchen Accents which the driver dropped as clean their sidewalk in front Monday,December 1 - *905-841-0885 Thank you from he approached a driveway. of their property. N/S:Greta Ogden and Ed Kodak Image The Aurora shopping Centre Merchant’s Association It was designed to carry There was so much Smereka;Irene Kubica and Centre snow past the driveway. negative reaction from citi- Dorothy Young;Ruth Rea *905-726-4243 Council was quick to zens that the proposed fine and Sue Scott.E/W:Audrey Legacy Jewellery send staff to investigate but was deleted from the bylaw Robertson and Ev Dickie; *905-841-3065 their hopes dimmed as it and when the amended Rose White and Gloria Northern CLOTHING OUTLET Karate Schools was found the machine bylaw came before council Smith;Noreen Hashem and 905-726-8886 required almost constant for adoption, it was defeat- Marion Warburton. Not Just Cards Designer & Brand Names maintenance and the time Hallmark for clearing the roads *905-727-1547 increased significantly. Oakridge % OFF Outfitters % The inventor and his *905-726-4063 to snowplow disappeared Retail Omars Shoes 50 70 from the scene. *905-727-9391 Later that year, council Regency Variety Winter Coats & Ski Gloves was undecided about side- *905-727-6691 walk plowing as staffers Schnitzels Sparkle Pharmacy Designer Pashmina Scarves had presented two plans, our *905-727-2322 one to contract out the work Staples/Business Blouses & Sweaters P.J. Bottoms and the other for the town Depot specialty *905-713-0367 to purchase equipment $ 99 $ 99 estimated at $7,000 and The Source by Circuit City 9 Reg. to $80 6 Reg. $25 use town staff. *905-713-2783 Council approved the Van De Ven Car purchase of equipment Wash It’s time to shop smart although there was some York Medical opposition on the basis that *905-713-0404 CLOTHING OUTLET • 905 - 841- 7652 all taxpayers would have to pay but not all taxpayers had sidewalks. 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By DICK ILLINGWORTH Conflict of Interest rules still confusing members of council What is a conflict of interest? Municipal councillors often plead; They need to know the answers So they won't commit the deed! -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act deals with dis- closure of pecuniary interest where a member, either on his or her behalf or while acting for, by, with or through The south east corner of Yonge and Wellington once was home to Ardill’s Department Store as this 1982 another, has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in photo reveals. It also shows a much gentler Yonge-Wellington intersection. When Upper Canada Mall any matter and is present at a meeting at which the mat- ter is the subject of consideration, the member is to dis- opened in Newmarket, Ardill’s, led by Peter, moved its operation there where it remained in business close the member's interest and the general nature for decades. While in Aurora, Ardill’s was the best spot for purchasing ski accessories.Today, the Ardill thereof and not take part in the discussion of or vote in location is occupied by Brian Larter, who owns Larter’s Associates Inc., and has been the driving force respect of the matter. behind two huge murals on the north wall of the building, over the years. Whew!! There is still considerable confusion on the part of Letters to the Editor some members of Aurora Council as to whether they have a conflict or not and the rule of thumb has been if you think you have a conflict, declare it. There must, of course, be some reason for doing so, Remember Norm Stewart?? otherwise electors may decide you have too many con- flicts and shouldn't be on council. Members of council who are employees of a school How come no street name? board are in a difficult position and may declare a conflict when it isn't warranted. To the editor, appearance of Bobby tural and sports events that that you can do to help As pecuniary interest deals with money, councils have Gimby at the community had a very positive impact make such a thing possible. nothing to do with setting the salaries or benefits of I hope you might remem- centre for the evening cele- on the Town of Aurora and It would validate all of his school employees who may be a member of council, but ber me - Norm Stewart's brations. its relationships locally and work on behalf of the town it's a dicey situation and the rule of thumb generally eldest daughter, Lesley It was through his efforts overseas. that he loved so dearly. applies. Frappier. that Aurora was officially You probably remember, The same could apply to employees of a company I have just read the arti- named "Canada's Birthday as we do, how passionate Lesley Frappier with business dealings with the municipality and while cle by Barb Strange which Town", and he ensured that he was about Aurora and Acworth, Georgia there may not be any direct or indirect benefit to the you ran in "The Auroran" in the Canada Day celebration how hard he worked on the member of council, to vote against a school board or August of this year. Barb in Aurora continued annual- town's behalf over his many ED. NOTE: Norm company initiative may not be in the best interest of the had forwarded it to my sister ly for as long as he was years as a councillor, as Stewart was a member of member. Cathryn, who sent it to me able. well as in the years between Aurora Council for a num- But sometimes members of council go overboard in and the rest of our family. He was also a prime and after his council terms. ber of terms and was the declaring a conflict such as at a recent Aurora Council In it, Barb highlights the mover in arranging the The reason that I'm writ- Steward of Food Services meeting when a member declared a conflict regarding a very first major Canada Day town's Santa Claus Parade ing is because the only at St. Andrew’s College commercial development on the basis the member "had celebration that was held in for many years, another thing that Dad ever really for many years. His efforts an association with an individual who knows someone Aurora in 1969. much-loved local tradition. wanted, once he passed on, on behalf of the Town of who is related to a possible tenant." As you know, Dad was You might also recall that was to have a street named Aurora are legend. Why The original Conflict of Interest legislation for munici- the driving force in arrang- he was instrumental in after him, as has been done there isn’t a street named pal councillors was drafted in 1972 by solicitors of the ing not only the street party "twinning" Aurora with for so many other politicians after him escapes us, and Office of the Attorney General and it was not well but also the town-wide cele- Leksand, Sweden, as well (many of whom were not as we only hope one is received by the municipalities. bration, including the organizing many other cul- long serving nor quite as named for him in the near The drafters had no municipal experience and they passionate as Dad), and I future. Certainly, no one failed to consult with the municipalities. wonder if there is anything deserves it more. The draft legislation was re-written by a group of Citizenry IS the town, municipal solicitors and politicians and presented to the Attorney General through the former Provincial Municipal Auroran reader says Liaison Committee and most of it was accepted and “Aurora’s Independent adopted into legislation. To the editor, expensive and often use- Community Newspaper” It was a great improvement over the legislation pro- less snowblower. posed by the province but it still needed some fine tuning In response to a gen- There are medical and there have been amendments over the years. tleman’s alleged comment emergencies that arise Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. But there is still confusion on the part of some mem- that the net cost of which require immediate at 95 Edward Street, bers of council as to what constitutes a conflict and when windrows to the town transport to hospital and Aurora, L4G 1W1 it should be declared. would be next to nothing, which could be life-jeop- There's not much point in asking the town solicitor as may I point out to the gen- ardizing if the person Publisher Emeritus they would be required to represent the town if a citizen tleman that "WE", the citi- driving the victim must Rosemary Schumaker challenged a member of council regarding an alleged zenry, are the town and spend precious time conflict. not the Council nor its shoveling the end of a Editorial Production There must be an easier way than the courts for a cit- employees. driveway (already shov- Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor izen to challenge an alleged conflict and for a member to The cost, therefore, is elled) that has been filled [email protected] [email protected] defend him or herself. not next to nothing. It is in with road snow. Dick Illingworth [email protected] Main Number When a group of citizens have a concern about handled by the citizenry. I have been trying to 905-727-3300 actions by a municipal council, the Minister of Municipal It follows that citizen follow the convoluted Photography Classifieds David Falconer Affairs may appoint a Commission of Inquiry and dele- expenditures should ben- council discussions re 905-727-7128 [email protected] gate a staff member to act as a fact finder to determine if efit the greatest number this issue. [email protected] the complaint is valid and if the Commission should be of folks thereby bestowing My understanding is Advertising Facsimile Machine Bob Ince 905-727-2620 appointed. the greatest good-Jeremy that the cost of windrows [email protected] Why couldn't the same take place for an allegation of Bentham postulated this would be borne by every Editorial Department Diane Buchanan [email protected] conflict of interest with the Minister appointing a fact find- 175 years ago. household and every [email protected] er and if there is no cause for concern the issue can be Now the windrows do household would benefit. Editorial policy forgotten. benefit all folks young and If I am correct in this Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are If there has been an infraction, however, the Minister old. assumption, then I would not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and can take the necessary action. There are many male heartily endorse the plan phone number, although number will not be published, and be Unfortunately in too many cases the Ministry has gentlemen in town in their and urge immediate limited to 600 words. Names may be withheld assuming a com- pelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents washed its hands of citizen complaints, throwing the younger years - i.e below implementation before protected by copyright. issue back to the local council to take action as was done 60 - who are not fit physi- another foul winter is Advertising policy recently in the current situation in Vaughan. cally to shovel snow with- upon us. So in the meantime, members of council who believe Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that out possible cardiac prob- do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be they have a conflict should declare it on the rule of thumb lems and who cannot Frank Hawkins brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. philosophy and hope for the best. afford even the least Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of December 9, 2008 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Aurora Christmas lights By Stephen Somerville

Let's take a break this week and temporarily put aside My trusty scribe and I went out last Thursday night, prior Christmas lights on the windows augmented by a ground the goings on at Town Council, all the talk of ward systems, to the Leaf game, so that we wouldn't become depressed based spotlight; a real masterpiece. term limits, and extra seats on York Region Council, and listening to the play-by-play as we completed our work. My nephew wanted to go past the home of his friend any discussion of "coalitions" or "prorogation", and instead, We drove around for just under an hour. The route we Ethan, which is situated on Bigwin Drive, near Devins let's consider something else - the wonderful Christmas took was bounded by Wellington to the south, Bathurst to Drive. lights on Aurora homes. the west, Yonge to the east and on the north side of St. Ethan's home had a large number of various coloured This is my second year undertaking this grand adven- John's Sideroad in the Brentwood subdivision. lights as well as a number of large nicely wrapped gift ture on your behalf. I kindly suggest doing this tour just after 8 p.m. - when it boxes in the front of the house. Well done! I was going to rather modestly call this sightseeing expe- is dark but not too late that people will have turned off their Both Brock and I agreed that our favourite site was also dition the "Stephen Somerville Fantastically Grand Tour of lights, or worse, the police may think you are casing peo- on Bigwin Drive. Aurora Home Christmas Lights II" or "SSFGTAHCLII" for ple's homes. The house had everything; short. Here are some things that caught our eye on the tour, They had an inflated Santa coming out of a roof; A large Unlike the other tours, this one would not cost you any- but it is not a Top 10 list by any means. snow globe with a life size Santa inside. thing. In the small Brentwood subdivision just north of St. There were a number of large lighted candy canes on Mind you, donations would be (and always are) welcome John's Sideroad and near Bathurst Street, a number of the lawn, while the house was adorned with blue and gold to the "Please Give Somerville a new 2009 350 HP houses on Joseph Tuck Court, just off of Woodlands Hills lights. Corvette Fund". Blvd. are very well done, with the lights on one home in par- And I must not forget the plastic snowman and polar The focus of this intended column has changed a few ticular standing out. bear that stood guard at either end of the property. times over the past week. Just south of St. John's Sideroad, near Bathurst, on Please stop by and have a look for yourself if you get a My 11-year-old nephew Brock, and I were going to offer Lenarthur Court, is one house in particular, with a snow- chance. the readers a guided tour of Christmas lights throughout man and Santa and his sled. I apologize for not visiting all parts of Aurora, but I was- Aurora. On Willow Farm Lane you will find a large Christmas tree n't about to keep my nephew out too late - it was after all, a Then we decided to pick out just a few streets from each decked out very nicely, and my favourite lighted tree - done school night! quadrant of the Town, but now this column has evolved to in blue and white lights - is just down the street, near My sympathies to those of you who have laboured over just picking out, not the best light displays, as there are too Hodgkinson Cres. your lights and spent countless dollars and hours chasing many to choose from, but what we found interesting, or out In fact, that whole street has a number of fantastic perfection, but didn’t get mentioned. of the ordinary. Christmas lights that you should see. Cheers. It didn't have to be the best, the most expensive or the Off Orchard Heights, on Meadowwood Drive near most ostentatious display of electrical creativity known to Chadburn, is a home with a number of candy cane lights Stephen can be contacted at: man; it is simply had to catch our eye. near the driveway, supported by a generous amount of [email protected]

Cathy’s Corner Being a woman By Cathy Vrancic

It isn't easy being a woman. front of the word "shopping", it ruins everything. Tragically, those shoes are on my wish list this Christmas. First of all, none of us is born that way. Shopping might appear to be a distinctively joyful female "Oh, no! What am I becoming!" It is a transformation that happens to us in the adolescent behaviour, but there is only elation when it is the right kind Being a woman would be so much simpler and easier if years. of shopping. didn't entail things like "becoming" a wife and a mother. Our first box of maxi pads comes with our mothers telling I have gone from torturing myself with sexy stilettos to Somewhere in the midst of doing 90 per cent of the us: "You are becoming a woman now!" dreaming of finding containers for my feet that don't bruise housework and having 100 per cent of the babies, women's None of us really knows what this means. my bunions. feet started longing for ugly shoes and our dreams begin to Eventually, we catch on that it has something to do with Once, I had just spotted a pair of "sensible" black loafers revolve around such fantasies as self-cleaning bathrooms. performing 90 per cent of domestic chores and delivering on the clearance rack and just as my happiness quotient This is a progressive disorder. It leads to menopause. 100 per cent of the world's babies. was peaking, disaster struck. Then, just when we have our husbands trained to put the While our kids are sitting on Santa's knee reciting page As I slipped my aching arches into padded paradise, I toilet seat down, take the garbage out and say "yes, dear" in long wish lists that include (but are not limited to) toys that heard a voice shout: "Stop right there! Put those down! You a pleasant and peaceful tone...just as we get the children require batteries to be entertaining but don't come with bat- are NOT buying those ugly things!" out of the house and doing (and strewing) their toys and teries...and graduate to i-pods and i-phones and i-don't- This is what you get for shopping in Aurora. laundry elsewhere...something happens to us. know-whats that require eight hours of charging before A friend caught me in the desperate act of trying on "old We start having lunch with girlfriends and confide in each delivering the entertainment they promise (and shatter lady shoes" and rushed to my rescue. other that we believe in miracles again - things like cellulite instantly when dropped), we are dreaming of the day when I guess that's what girlfriends are for, huh? To protect us creams that really work. technology will finally add a third machine to the laundry from becoming women "ahead of our time"! And when this stage comes along, there is a new trans- duo: an automatic folding machine. I walked out of the store with a pair of bright orange san- formation in the works but nobody tells you what you are Sometimes I think to myself: "Oh, no! What am I becom- dals and a matching purse. Actually, I waddled out of the becoming. ing!" store. They wouldn't dare... Being a woman appears to include the joy of shopping, Later, when the waddling turned into whining and winc- but I have now been a woman long enough to know that this ing I seriously considered going back to the store to buy the Cathy Vrancic welcomes e-mail at: is just an illusion. As soon as you put the word "grocery" in ugly loafers...wearing a big hat and dark glasses, of course. [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of December 9, 2008 Letters to the Editor Bouquets & BRICKBATS By DICK ILLINGWORTH Printing letter was “hate BOUQUETS to Southlake Regional Health Centre on being recognized as one of the GTA's top 75 employers. The hospital was selected as a GTA Top Employer for the great emphasis the organiza- mongering”, reader states tion places on supporting its employees through various pro- grams, including retirement planning and preparation and To the editor, and right-wing radicals who, discriminatory, and the delivered. ongoing education opportunities. other than having an ability assertions are utterly ridicu- I cannot and will not sup- Re: "God Bless George to string words together in a lous - and hateful. port you or your advertisers. BRICKBATS to the retailers and their customers who are Bush", R. Gee's letter to coherent manner, take a If you don't think this was I can only hope that your screaming about the proposal to charge five the editor, November 25th, long time to say absolutely an assault on human rights, advertisers give serious cents for a plastic bag at the store, as Aurora 2008 nothing. give your collective heads a thought as to whether their shoppers have been paying the five-cent fee for a plastic bag To a degree, I have suf- shake (if Jim Keegstra wrote budgets are being allocated at No Frills and while they may not like it, they're not making I've read a lot of tripe in fered these "insults to my you a letter, would you pub- prudently. a fuss. this "newspaper" over the intelligence" in silence, out lish it too?). I can guarantee you that I last few months, but I can no of respect for the editorial I will not give you the lux- will not be patronizing any BOUQUETS to all the volunteers who are going to con- longer suffer the ignorance staff's "freedom of speech" ury of hiding behind your local business that continues tact Info Aurora at the Town Hall and offer an hour that is your editorial policy. policy. editorial disclaimer. to advertise in this rag - and I or two of their time to man a Salvation Army I've put up with the inces- Well, enough is enough! In order for you to allow would urge any self-respect- Christmas Kettle at one of several outlets in Aurora. sant whining from various For you to allow R. Gee's this letter to be printed ing Aurora resident to follow local politicians, their friends letter to go to print is tanta- means that you support the suit. BRICKBATS to the bureaucrats at the Department of and their foes. mount to hate mongering. author's viewpoint, and I have asked the National Defence for sloppy handling of secret I've read with disbelief the The letter is offensive. approve of the manner in Canadian Human Rights military documents and Internet videos of soap-boxing from a few left The terminology used is which that viewpoint was Commission how best to alleged Canadian Forces snipers taking on Taliban targets follow this matter up - I can't and the mishandling of the medical records of a soldier Letter no way to discuss issue sit idly by and "just write a injured in Afghanistan. Isn't anybody in charge? letter". To the editor, Although the article is not GTA, and is being distributed But, at the end of the day, BOUQUETS to Tory MPP John O'Toole for perseverance written by a member of your in the media, then I am glad I I can only do my small as he introduced a private member's bill banning I have just been directed staff, you chose to publish left. part - removing hate from this drivers from using hand-held cellphones on six dif- to a letter to the editor, post- the letter. There are many ways to community requires the ferent occasions all without success. Eight years ed in your November 25th So, while you did not intelligently and compassion- support of many. after he introduced his first bill the government finally intro- edition, on California’s directly promote hate propa- ately discuss the gay That only leaves one duced similar legislation. Proposition 8. ganda, you certainly gave marriage debate. question - who else is part of I realize that gay mar- voice to it. This was not one of them! the "many"? BRICKBATS to the manufacturers of liquid supplemen- riage is a highly emotional I grew up in Richmond tary food products for seniors who then put the and contentious issue. Hill, and I remember it to be Elizabeth Fayle D. Baran cap on the bottle so tight that it’s virtually However, to post a letter a very accepting community. Gatineau, Quebec Aurora impossible for a senior to open the bottle. Loosen up a bit! that refers to homosexuals I left many years ago, but as perverts, and aligns them if this is an example of the BRICKBATS to manufacturers of medical and other prod- with rapists and murders is narrow minded prejudice ucts who print the instructions on the box so reprehensible. that has developed in the small, that it is almost impossible to read, especially for seniors. Print so people can read! Letter belonged BOUQUETS to Toronto City Police for their innovative and successful gun amnesty program in which they trade a digital camera for a gun. Since the program in humour section started in late October more than 1,000 guns and 20,000 rounds of ammunition have been turned in and the To the editor, cial Humour section? program has been extended into December. Re: God bless George B. Brockington BRICKBATS to whomever authorized and paid Biker Bush! (Letter, The Aurora Steven Gault, a member of the Oshawa Hells Auroran, Nov. 25) Angels, more than $1 million to inform police Chorus Conductor and Accompanist on his former biker pals. His information was so regular that I was, I must admit, ini- Writer sorry (Positions Available Immediately) he had his own confidential informant number with the tially shocked by your police. publication of a homopho- for his letter bic rant regarding the To the editor, BOUQUETS to the 300 volunteers who participated in the rejection of "perv" mar- Steps for Southlake and the My Steps Count riage in Proposition 8 in Please convey my retract- Committee on raising more than $73,000 for the California. ment and apology to anyone Southlake Regional Cancer Centre building fund. The next sentence offended from a letter Over the three-month campaign almost 30,000 kilometres grouped gays with mur- recently sent to The Auroran. were walked while collecting pledges and donations along derers and rapists! Thank you. the way. However, when the author closed by exhort- R. Gee BOUQUETS to the Aurora residents who took the time to ing God to bless America, Aurora participate in the Aurora/Newmarket SuperWalk for Canada and George Bush Parkinson's Disease at Fairy Lake and raised more the satirical intent EDITOR’S NOTE: than $23,500, a 25 per cent increase over the previ- became obvious. ous year. Rather than hiding con- Without making excuses, The York Regional Police Male Chorus is seeking tributions like this on the the editor also apologizes BRICKBATS to the stupid people who painted over a editorial page may I sug- for printing the letter. It was two enthusiastic individuals to join the Chorus as Stop sign with red paint at a busy intersection gest the creation of a spe- an error in judgement. Conductor and Accompanist beginning in in Toronto which is the height of exceptional January 2009. The successful applicants will be dumbness. responsible for music leadership to our Chorus. BRICKBATS to more stupid people who use laser point- ONUMENTS BY You will be required to attend weekly rehearsals on ers to beam a blinding light at aircraft and stun Monday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the York Region pilots during the critical periods of landings M Administrative Building in Newmarket and take-offs. The increase in the number of incidents is HOMPSONS and an average of two performances a month, alarming and a threat to safety. TA New Approach to Memorial Design. No rehearsals or performances are scheduled during July and August of each year. 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Stephen Forsey CIM FCSI Investment Advisor JONES, GABLE & COMPANY “reported out”: Buck LIMITED (Member CIPF) www.jonesgable.com 905-726-9343 To the editor, in September, following a expended. $16,200. We did release Mr. meeting with the Chief of The night the decision Rust D'Eye's recommenda- I am never surprised but Police and the Regional was made not to sell the tions. always intrigued to read the Chairman. land the vote was four to There were two; we could mayor's responses in the In November, there had three to direct the CAO to appoint an executive com- media on any town issue. still been no disclosure. continue discussions lead- mittee composed of all coun- Last week's quotes on Why would a leak take ing to a sale. One councillor cillors except one or we Light up your life! Code of Conduct were no three months to filter out? was absent. could adopt a Code of Lighting ¥ Fixtures ¥ Fans exception. Why, in that time frame, The mayor voted against Conduct with penalties for There was reference to had the matter not been and created a tie thereby non-compliance. lawyer George Rust-D'Eye "reported out" as required by defeating the resolution. Council directed staff to Great Prices having been retained to legislation governing public Invariably, when an issue prepare a Code of Conduct. "investigate" after "privileged decisions made behind emerges which may reflect According to the mayor we 220 Industrial Pkwy. S. 905-841-2832 information was made pub- closed doors? unfavourably on the mayor then paid George Rust- Call for hours lic”. Fast forward 12 months; and her loyal band, shouts of D'Eye $4,000 to review the The night he was there is still no public record Mayor-Bashing are heard document. retained, Mayor Phyllis of the fact Council refused to throughout the land. Presumably, with wisdom Morris refused to disclose sell land at the appraised Lawyers are retained and and decorum, it was read, precisely why. "Ah no, value to the Region for a the hunt is on to catch the understood and passed into Councillor Buck. You will not Central Police headquarters. dastardly villain who has legislation as a Town Bylaw Flowers drag me into that" she said The Region and York failed to act with proper even though, as it eventually in answer to my inquiry. Regional Police knew the decorum and discretion. The transpired, it contained by Terry The "leak" referred to facts. focus of attention is redirect- unenforceable requirements. above appeared three Why should it surprise ed. So much for the $4,000 14799 Yonge St. months after a decision was anyone a story like that As a consequence, we worth of legal review. Aurora made behind closed doors. might be the talk of the town now have a Code of Now the Mayor informs Telephone: 905-726-1549 Mr. Rust-D' Eye never did and eventually drift back to Conduct. us in the media more tax email: [email protected] ask if I was the source. The Auroran? Staff members spent time dollars will be expended for www.flowersbyterry.com Neither, I believe, was The From thence came an to research and write it. the Integrity Commissioner Auroran queried. allegation of "a leak of privi- According to the mayor, to review the document If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? Residents may recall the leged information”. we spent an additional again and "make amend- news story that council The mayor retained legal $4,000 for a legal review of ments if necessary". refused to sell land we counsel to "investigate". staff's work by Mr. Rust- If the mayor's quotes are had for sale to York By-the-by we have no D'Eye. I did not know that. accurate, directions have Regional Police as a site for reason to believe the action We have retained an already been given to the new York Regional Police was in accordance with Integrity Commissioner to new Integrity Commissioner www.youngdrivers.com Headquarters. Even now I Administrative Policy No. 50, deal with complaints against without the authority of shudder to contemplate the Town's Procurement councillors. council and if the what we lost. Policy which governs how We do not know specifics Commissioner is not suffi- Course Starts The decision was made public funds shall be of the terms of his contract. ciently aware of how a Dec. 20 - 2 Weekends But the mayor already municipality functions to has a work schedule pre- understand that a mayor has Dec. 29 - 30 & Jan 2-3 Your input needed pared outside of the com- no authority except through 4 Days plaint process. a resolution of council, can To the editor, needs. In summation, a leak of we realistically expect The chance to make privileged information was improvement over our cur- 905-726-4132 On December 11th at 7 changes to the plans still presumed. rent situation? p.m. at Town Hall there will exists. We retained legal coun- The saga continues to be a public meeting regard- But if you do not speak up sel to "investigate". Results unfold. ing the Master Plan and our councillors will not know of "the investigation" were Pricing Policy. what is important to you. never released. Evelyn Buck The Master Plan will This will likely be the last We paid a legal bill of Aurora COMPLETE STRUTS ON SALE shape how parks and facili- opportunity for public input ties are allocated and devel- before the items are put to a Includes strut, coil and bearing mount oped. vote in council. Every person in the town, I urge the residents of youth, adults and seniors will Aurora to show the govern- FOR SALE be affected by the outcome. ment how much we care by Many groups have not attending this important given their input and they meeting. Everything you need need to do so in order to obtain an accurate represen- Carol Walthers for your NEW kitchen tation of what our town Aurora and more... 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To the editor, ence to SLOW down and b) I drive through keep to YOUR side of the Orchard Heights to I am a resident of Mark centre line on the chicanes Bathurst perhaps once or Street. (there is ample space for three times each year. I've resolved not to two cars to pass each I respect the speed limit Christmas respond to criticism other) when another car and stop signs each time. regarding the traffic calm- approaches.If the However, if non-resi- ing in the north-east quad- approaching vehicle is a dents are abusing these rant since 1 and 1/2 years bus, cement or garbage limits, perhaps installing ago. truck, then I suggest you speed bumps would be a However, I cannot resist yield to them. good deterent to speeding. Pottery Bazaar in responding to the latest b) T.Woodger maintains I agree with Margaret on negative letters from that cars drive straight this respect. Margaret Hawkins and T. through the chicanes when 4) As for T.Woodger's Please join us for aday full of Christmas spirit, as Woodger to The Auroran, no approaching traffic suggestions of demolishing we host local artists fromthe Aurora-Newmarket December 3. occurs.That is true.How the chicanes because he 1) I've not yet read ANY do you slow these drivers does not like them, I think it community! Enjoycomplimentary seasonal treats letters from residents of down? Simply install speed is wishful thinking and not and music while you discover the perfect handmade Mark, Walton, and bumps/cushions as origi- economically practical or Centre/Spruce comment- nally designed in the plan sensible. gift forthat special someone. Christmasdecor ing negatively on the above and if I have an input, addi- Would it not be easier provided by Blooming Wellies Flower Boutique! subject. tional ones on Mark Street. and practical for T. 2) The negative com- 3) As for Margaret Woodger to adjust his/her ments appear to come from Hawkins comments: driving habits whenever Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008 only NON-residents of a) If you are not a resi- he/she travels through our Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm these streets who happen dent of Spruce/Centre neighbourhood of to drive through our streets streets area, you should Mark/Walton streets? Location: Hollandview Trail Presentation Centre on a regular basis, and not drive through there. To me the solutions of a at the corner of John West Way and therefore cannot adjust or Any visitors to homes of simple problem are:1) adhere to the conditions of this area should know the common sense 2) compro- Hollandview Trail in Aurora, Ontario the road. only exits are Yonge, Mark, mise 3) adaptability. I would like to suggest Walton, Centre Streets with To RSVP please call 905-841-1001 or to you the following points: their chicanes and speed K. Chong a) It is not rocket sci- bumps to be negotiated. Aurora e-mail us at [email protected].

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The 5th Annual Boxing Day Sale December 9th, Up to 90% off 89 Wellington Street East, Aurora. On-line Savings at www.jackryn.com A Little Luxury ...... For a little THE AURORAN, Week of December 9, 2008 - 13 Tigers drop two to division rivals An opportunity to gain goal deficits three times to Tigers managed only Huntsville holds three games some ground in the Ontario squeak out a 5-4 victory. three shots on goal in the in hand on Aurora. Junior Hockey League's Orangeville's Devin final 20 minutes of play. This Friday night Aurora Phillips Division ended in dis- Mantha, son of former NHL'er With the loss, the Tigers hosts Upper Canada at the appointment last weekend for Moe Mantha, opened the remain tied for second place Aurora Community Centre the Aurora Tigers as they scoring at 3.17 of the first with Huntsville, nine points beginning at 7.30 p.m.The dropped two of three key divi- period on the powerplay. back of first place next night they head to sional matchups. Just 55 seconds later, Couchiching. However, Seguin. Sunday afternoon, they Aurora captain Dominic lost 4-1 to Couchiching, a Monardo tied the game on a team they need to beat. breakaway goal. Howard Johnson Hotel Aurora However, to be fair, it was Mantha netted his second invites you to an evening with the third game in as many but Aurora defenceman Matt days for Aurora, two of them Pasztor answered with a blast The Good Brothers out of town. from the point to tie the game With Newmarket and 2-2. Stouffville now playing in the The two teams traded sin- Central Division, the gle goals in the second peri- Huntsville Otters now serve od, Dylan Hutton for as one of the Tigers fiercest Orangeville, followed by rivals to date. Lucas VanNatter for Aurora to And they needed only one make it a 3-3 hockey game. period to defeat Aurora 3-1. In the third, Aurora new- The two teams have split comer Garrett Trainor scored Featuring a Christmas Buffet Dinner the season series so far, an unassisted goal at 1:52 to each defeating the other on Michael Sardella,above,an Aurora Tiger threat all give the Tigers their first lead in the Queen Elizabeth Ballroom home ice. night long,scored one of Aurora’s goals as the of the evening. This Friday, Friday night's Otters- Tigers won 5-4 over the Orangeville Crushers Michael Sardella, put Tigers matchup in Aurora fea- Saturday night in Orangeville.Aurora came back Aurora up by two before tured the usual fast skating, from one goal deficits three times to gain the Orangeville's Dan Minor cut December 12, 2008 hard hitting style that the victory. Auroran photo by Steve Mitchell that lead to one with four min- Doors open @ 6:30 p.m. teams are known for. utes left to play. Dinner @ 7:30 p.m. After a scoreless opening "We need some strength Smith were both 1988-born Aurora goaltender period, Huntsville's Greg on the back end," said players-and thus in their final Brendan Sullivan was brilliant Show @ 9:15 p.m. Cerilli slipped a rebound past Evans."He will be a great year of eligibility to play in the and held the fort for his 12th $55 per person inclusive goaltender David Blair to put addition." league. win of the season. Show only, $35 per person inclusive. the Otters on the board. Evans said Trainor was "We want players who are On Sunday afternoon, the Aurora sniper Michael with the Tigers for a time two striving for scholarships," weary Aurora squad travelled Sardella tied the score later in seasons before, but was sent said Evans. to Rama to face the front run- * BONUS * the frame. to North Bay. He added a lot of players ning Couchiching Terriers. Book a table of 10 and receive The game did not stay tied This new addition came in their last year of eligibility In giving up three first peri- 2 complimentary tickets for the dinner and show for long, however, as less on the heels on the recent "don't have a clear idea" of od goals and being badly out- than a minute later deletions of players such as what they want to do. shot for the second game in a For reservations, please call Huntsville's Greg Cirilli Tim Revell, Cody Smith and On Saturday night, the row, the Tigers were no scored his second of the Adam Davies. Tigers travelled to a snowy match for the Terriers, drop- 905-727-1312 evening. "We want to make sure Orangeville to meet the ping a 4-1 decision before an 15520 Yonge St., Aurora With the clock ticking we're developing players," hometown Crushers. announced crowd of 418 www.hojoaurora.com down late in the period, said Evans, in response to In what proved to be their frigid fans at the Mask Arena. Aurora's defence failed to cor- those cuts. grittiest effort of the season, ral a clearing shot from the He explained Revell and Aurora came back from one- Otters and Greg Park walked in all alone to make the score 3-1 for Huntsville. MOON GARDEN The 3rd period played out RESTAURANT Since 1969 exactly like the first one, 95 Dinner for $ 95 OPEN scoreless, despite several 4 - 32 powerplay opportunities for SPECIALSPECIAL
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Hockey results Bulloch 1G, Thomas Scougall 1G, Nicholas Bertrand 1G, Jason House League Mizuguchi 1A, Liam Devlin 1A, Kevan Cress 1A, Keenan Hull 1A. Team 603 Gabby's 0. TEAM STANDINGS Tyke Team 604 Manhattan Trophies 7 - Dylon Indos 2G, Matthew Roach TEAM W L T GF GA PTS. Team 102 Tim Hortons Bruins 18 - Justin Harbaruk 6G 5A, Blair 1G 1A, Kyle Davy-Vass 1G, Trevor Rice 2G, George Plukov 1G, Tyler Crabbe 2G 1A, Hunter Wong 3G 7A, Matthew McConnell 3G 2A, Chris Tom & Jerry’s 7 3 1 50 35 15 Indos 2A, William He 1A. Team 602 Rotary Club of Aurora 2 - Daniel Highland Chev-Cad 7 3 1 45 29 15 Siarkas 2G 3A, Alex Weber 2G 3A, GianLuca Santacono 4A, John Dol Antoniel 2G. FPL Aggregates 7 4 0 46 41 14 3A, Rony Wahab 1A. Team 103 Tim Hortons Senators 1 - Dylan Baldwin’s 6 4 1 47 39 13 DaCosta 1G, Bryan Posa 1A, Justin Foster 1A. Bantam Masterclean Contracting5 5 0 3 39 42 10 Priestly Demolition 4 6 1 41 41 9 Team 105 Tim Hortons Leafs 3 - Malcolm Johnston 2G 1A, Jack Optimist Club 705 5 - Jack Straw 2G, JP Hudon 1G 1A, Sam Straw Law Insurance Brokers 3 8 0 28 50 6 Patterson 1G, Matthew Gram 1A, Luke Catania 1A, Colby Harrison 1A, 1G, Ryan Rival 1G 1A, Chris Karagiannis 1A, Peter Teti 1A, Josh Hazlett Rec Cycle N' Sports 3 8 0 27 44 6 Nathan Smith 1A. Team 106 Tim Hortons Penguins 2 - Jack Viney 1G, 1A. Pizzaville Team 701 1 - Anton Kurylovich 1G. Cody Fisher 1G, Ryan McCartney 2A, Joseph Furfara 1A, Joseph WEEKLY SCORES DiMichele 1A. Caruso and Company 706 5 - Graeme Ralph 1G, Taylor Brewda 2G, Connor Lynas-Flynn 2G 1A, Mike Mildon 1A, Justin Manweiller 2A, Kevin Masterclean 7 Baldwin’s 5 Team 107 Tim Hortons Lightning 5 - Ryan Cunniam 1G, Grasse, shutout. Optimist Club 705 0. Highland’s Chev 2 Law Insurance 1 Christopher Marton 2G, Sam Ashton 2G, Jean Francois Merrimen 1A, Giuliano Iervasi 1A, Evan Robertson 2A, Garrett Kohler 1A, Craig Delph Jenkins 702 6 - Cody Rundle-Sanderson 1G, Cameron Albert Tom & Jerry’s 4 Priestly Demo 6 Therkildsen 2A, Christian Fermo 1G, Andrew Campbell 1A. Team 108 3G, Alex Woodward 1G, Jeremy Warner 2G, 2A, Liam Judges 1A, Rec Sports 1 FPL Aggregates 1 Tim Hortons Wild 2 - Connor Thomas 1G, Sam Lombard 1A, Michela Russel Lucachko 1A, Erik Lemaire 1A. AJ Printing 704 4 - Daniel Venosa 1A, Trey Angco 1G, Natalia Forrester 1A, Anthony Iacovetta 1A. Whitley 3G, Wes Howe 1G, Eamon Reilly 1A. PLAYER STANDINGS Team 104 Tim Hortons Flyers 1 - Thomas Childerhouse 1G, Cory Midget Read 1A, Peter Simsiris 1A. Team 102 Tim Hortons Flames 0. NAME TEAM G A PTS. Team 907 Rival Concepts 5 - Ryan Jones 3G 1A, Deryk Smith 1G, Team 101 Tim Hortons Flames 3 - Luca Racanelli 1G, Robert Kniss Todd Richardson FPL 14 7 21 Chris Tillsley 1G 3A, Keegan Oleary 1A, Evan Campbell 1A, Connor 1G 1A, Daniel Rheeder 1G, Christian Romas 2A, Jakob Smith 1A. Team Jody Matthews Highland's 9 11 20 Sheridan 1A, Brandon Rival 1A. Team 901 Sentia Solutions 1 - Zach 102 Tim Hortons Bruins 2 - Justin Harbaruk 1G, Blair Crabbe 1A, Jack Roitner 1G, Paul De Roos 1A. Tom Hussey Masterclean 9 9 18 Campbell 1G 1A. Mark Swirla Priestly 8 10 18 Team 902 KTI Limited 8 - Ethan Shore 1G 3A, Brandon Giniotis 2G, Jason Muise Priestly 10 5 15 Team 107 Tim Hortons Lightning 5 - Christian Fermo 1G, Garret Jacob Peart 1G, David Iwai 3G, 2A, Mike Shoesmith 1G, Marlon Young Brad McMillan Baldwin’s 8 7 15 Kohler 1A, Spencer Morrison 3G, Sam Ashton 1G 1A, Evan Robertson 1A, Curtis Hough 2A, David Stauble 1A, Charlie Teel 1A, Eric Shoesmith John Archibauld Highland's 11 3 14 1A, Craig Therkildsen 1A. Team 104 Tim Hortons Flyers 1 - 1A, Graeme Smart 1A. Team 906 Packaging World 6 - Michael French Steve Kavanah Baldwin’s 4 10 14 Cory Read 1G. 1G 1A, Ian Weston 3G 1A, Jesse Cappell 1G, Dillon Cappell 1G 1A, Ben Darren Yaremko Tom & Jerry's 4 10 14 Slimkowich 1A, Matthew Pellegrini 1A, Michael Van Bakel 1A, Matthew Team 105 Tim Hortons Leafs 5 - Malcolm Johnston 2G 3A, Nathan Dean Iwai Tom & Jerry's 7 6 13 Semeredy 1A. Smith 3G 1A, Colby Harrison 2A. Team 108 Tim Hortons Wild 2 - Pat O'Mahony Priestly 5 8 13 Michela Venosa 1G, Natalia Forrester 1G, Connor Thomas 1A. Team 908 AHPA 9 - Derek Sweeting 2G 2A, Braun Hause 2G 2A, Ed Kilroy Rec Sports 5 7 12 Evan Vizzachero 1G 2A, Steve Foss 1G 1A, James Chappel 1G 1A, Rob Blakely Masterclean 8 4 12 Team 103 Tim Hortons Senators 4 - Aiden Graham 1G, Andrew Keenan VanRooyen 1G 1A, Tom Gibson 1G, Paul Duggan 1A. Team 905 Mike O'Conner Baldwin’s 8 4 12 Park 3G, David DaCosta 1A, Ethan Moulds 1A, Bryson Posa 2A, Justin Barb Blaser Remax 2 - Chris Tambos 1G, Mike Morson 1G. Bruce Chappell Highland's 1 11 12 Foster 2A. Team 106 Tim Hortons Penguins 4 - Carson Williams 1G, Vince Greco Tom & Jerry's 7 4 11 Maeve O'Connor 2G 1A, Cody Fisher 1G, Stefanie Baxter 1A, Joseph Team 903 4 - Louis LaManna 2G, Marcel LaManna 1G 1A, Dexter Craig McConnell Masterclean 7 4 11 Furfaro 1A. Speller-Drew 1G, Matthew Raponi 1A, Dylan Sutherland 1A, Jordan Adams 1A, James Adams 1A. Team 909 Graystones 2 - Cory Blom 1G, Dave Caverley FPL 6 5 11 Minor Peewee Ken Rumble Highland's 3 8 11 Madison Weber 1G, Chris Burns 1A, Adrian Clark 1A. Charlie Steenhorst FPL 2 9 11 Rogers Team 401 4 - Joseph Hodgson 1G, Matthew Hall 1A, Team 910 Backyard Pool & Spa 9 - Jason Durst 1G, Cameron Day Hugh Alcorn Masterclean 1 10 11 Cameron Screech 1G 1A, Johnny Sherwood 1G 2A, Joshua DiVincenzo 3G 1A, Mike McGee 1G 3A, Alec MacKrell 1G 2A, Peter Durst 3G, Adam Scott Crabbe Highland's 3 7 10 1A, Darren Tree 1A. McAlpine Ford Team 402 4 - Rory Hamilton 1G, Stubbs 1A, Caleb Gould 1A, Dylan Calvert 1A. Team 904 4 - Peter Mark Inglis Law Insurance 2 8 10 James Power 2G 1A, Ryan Batten 1G, Andre Cristillo 3A, Matthew Neice Axiotis 1G 1A, Patrick McMurray 2G 1A, Greg Gianopoulos 1G, Eric Joel Reeves Tom & Jerry's 2 8 10 1A, Mitchell Albert 1A, David Kangas 1A, Denzel Speller-Drews 1A. Saracini 3A, Devin Scudds 1A, Michael Moody 1A, Nick Orsati 1A. Chris Neale Highland's 7 2 9 Doug Adair Rec Sports 3 6 9 Peewee Team 910 Backyard Pool & Spa 5 - Dylan Calvert 1G, Jason Durst Scott Thomas Tom & Jerry's 2 7 9 1G, Alec MacKrell 1G, Peter Durst 2G. Team 901 Sentia Solutions 3 - 506 Wikoff Color Corp. 2 - Carson Roell 1G, Justin Chalmers 1G, Andrew Osmond 2G, Phil Meunier 1G, Jordan Brown 1A, Adam Gitto 1A. John Yaremko Tom & Jerry's 5 3 8 Andrew Walter 1A. 508 Tilemaster 2 - Alex Gouthro 1G, Tyler Hindley Ed Jackson Baldwin’s 4 4 8 1G. Team 909 Graystones 5 - Evan Casselden 1G, Jake Boyle 1G 2A, Steve Robertson Baldwin’s 4 4 8 Sean Maule 1G, Adrian Clark 1G 1A, Travis Hooper 1G, Sean Elllison Ron Van Noort FPL 4 4 8 502 Omar Shoes 3 - Eric McMurray 2G, Alec Ground 1G 2A, Alex 1A, Stephen Thompson 1A. Team 906 Packaging World 3 -Matthew Steven MacDonald Highland's 2 6 8 Stewart 1A. 503 Greenpoint Laser 3 - Brayden Beswick 1G, Tyler Pellegrini 1G, Michael French 1G, Ian Weston 1G, Cameron Miekle 1A, Mark Sedore Priestly 2 6 8 Abushinov 1G, Liam Henderson 1G. Jesse Cappell 1A, Daniel Sachetti 1A, Daniel Korolnek 1A. Mike Caicco Baldwin’s 1 7 8 501 Perfect Moves 2 - Matthew Sanita 1G 1A, Joel Gouveia 1G. 504 Pat Davies Priestly 6 1 7 Team 902 KTI Limited 7 - Charlie Teel 2G 1A, Eric Shoesmith 1G Pizza Pizza 1 - Michael Tanel 1G, Brendan Elliott 1A. 2A, Curtis Hough 1G 1A, Josh Bentolila 1G 2A, Graeme Smart 1G, Mike Dwayne Smith Law Insurance 5 2 7 Shoesmith 1G 3A, Chris MacDonald 1A. Team 904 3 - Patrick McMurray Derek Preston FPL 4 3 7 505 Laurion Law Office 3 - Russell Johnson 3G, Brendan McDonald 1G 1A, Nick Orsati 1G, Greg Gianopoulos 1G 2A. Scott Pogue Law Insurance 3 4 7 1A, Graham Killby 1A. 507 Sgt. Pepper's Bar & Grill 2 - Tyler Futterer Jerome Flanigan Baldwin’s 2 5 7 1G, Morgan Walker 1G, Jason Glionna 1A, Adam Petit 1A, Mackenzie Team 908 AHPA 11 - Michael Orschel 1G, Aaron Lempinen 2G 2A, Peter Briand Baldwin’s 5 1 6 Smith 1A. Tyler Clements 4G, Braun Hause 2G, Derek Sweeting 1G, Paul Duggan Alain Boudreau Highland's 3 3 6 1G, Lucan Ghegin 4A. Team 903 0. Paul Gibson Baldwin’s 3 3 6 501 Perfect Moves 4 - Mitchell Carter 2G, Jake Detoro 1G 1A, Joel Gouveia 1G 2A, Chris Sanita 1A, Jake Detoro 1A, Mitchell Arnold 1A. Kevin O'Keefe Priestly 3 3 6 Team 907 Rival Concepts 2 - Ryan Jones 1G, Deryk Smith 1G, 502 Omar Shoes 4 - Alec Ground 2G, Michael Liscio 2G, Neil Duggan John Sibener Masterclean 3 3 6 Michael Gray 1A, Michael Coggin 1A. Team 905 Barb Blaser Remax 2 1A, Kevin Spiering 1A. - Mike Morson 2G 1A, Nicholas Di Nallo 1A, Tyler Friars 1A. Ron Thiessen Tom & Jerry's 3 3 6 Darryl Thompson Tom & Jerry's 3 3 6 507 Sgt. 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THE AURORAN, Week of December 9, 2008 - 15 Aurora golfer shines on links Aurora resident Claudine Canadian Women's Tour. Foong has set her sights on She started golfing at the the LPGA tour. age of 15, and received a The 23-year-old Foong scholarship to Troy University signed up for two top develop- in Alabama upon finishing high mental tours for Canadian school. women's golfers this year, For the second year of her including the Duramed Futures undergrad, she moved to Tour and CN Canadian Garder-Webb University in Women's Tour. North Carolina. In June of this year, Foong While at Gardner-Webb, shot a 74 and finished in a tie Foong placed in the top 10 on for 10th place in her first six occasions in collegiate play. AMS ROCK BAND CAMP

The Aurora Tigers Minor Midget AA team went a perfect 5-0 at the Chicago Thanksgiving Classic tournament and LEARN - GUITAR - BASS brought home the championship medal recently. The team spent 11 hours on a coach bus to get there, played their hearts out for three days, and won the tournament during the American Thanksgiving weekend. They won the title EVENING AVAILABILITY by winning their final game 6-5. In the photo, left to right, are trainer, Sonia Pedersen; manager, Mary Bar; assistant coach, Braden Goodfellow; Ryan Ceresino, Jamie Cherutti, Josh Beaton, Mike Bar, Matthew Miller, Jonathan LESSONS Poulakos, Dylan Skelton, Chris Venditelli, Chris Smith, Brandon Pedersen, Blair Cuthbert, Ryan Antoniel, Graeme will Goodfellow, Scott Bromley, Steadman Dinning, James Harkin, and head coach, Tom Jackson. Absent when the be photo was taken was Patrick Jones. run at the Aurora Aurora Atom AE Tigers Montessori and Private School. win international tourney Mr. Michael

When the ice chips had set- McKay. Downs; Goalies Graham This year they have volun- Contact: Susan Connelly tled at the Can/Am Challenge During the tournament, the Dynes and Louie Kirkos; and teered at the Aurora Farmers’ 905-841-0065 for information Cup Tournament played at Lake Tigers participated in the Four- players Cameron Anderson, Market and are now running a Placid, New York, recently, the Man Relay Race and won it for Christian Arcuri, Charles Super Second draw at all of Aurora Atom AE Tigers, were the entire AE division. Bennett, Adam Caicco, Connor their home games with pro- 416-721-2430 standing on top of the heap. They then raced A division Downs, Zachary Fletcher, ceeds raised going to Southlake After five brilliant games of for the championship and the Connor Gonsalves, Jacob Regional Cancer Centre. [email protected] hockey, Aurora emerged unde- team of Alistair Johnston, Hatton, Cooper Hewgill, Alistair feated. Jacob Hatton, Connor Downs, Johnston, Tristan Kuchar, On the Friday of that week- and Tristan Kuchar, came out Keegan Matthew, Jeffrey end, Aurora met a team from on top. McKay, Thomas Sauer and York Mills. Part of the tournament Spencer White. A goal early in the first peri- included an option for the play- This is a rare team who od was all the Tigers needed as ers to write a Challenge Cup makes a point of getting they dominated the game and Essay Contest to win a week at involved in the community skated to a 1-0 victory over the Can/Am hockey camp in Lake every year. Rangers. Placid or Guelph. Louie Kirkos, Last year they ran a food Their next three slated Aurora Tigers Atom AE Goalie, drive and collected more than games were against American was the winner. 900 items for the Aurora Food teams, including one that same Making up the team are Pantry. day. Head Coach Ken McKay; They made posters, collect- There was no contest as Assistant Coaches Peter ed items, went shopping with they defeated the SYHA Sharks Fletcher and Fred Sauer; money collected, and delivered 15-1, then handed the same Goalie Coach and Trainer; Phil all items personally to the Food club a 10-1 whipping the next Anderson; Manager; Kim Pantry. day. Playing their second game on the second day, Aurora blanked the Greenwich Wings 10-0. Because they had won all CANADA’S LEADING four games, Aurora made it to PLAN the final Challenge Cup Tournament game held early in Group Benefits For Firms the next morning. Facing the same team they with 1–50 People had defeated 1-0 two days ear- lier, Aurora knew it had to come Please call 905-750-0032 out strong and keep the pres- Johnson Financial Group sure on. 11Rod Johnson; ext. 223, Ian Johnson; ext. 222 Before the game was 10 minutes old, Aurora led by three goals to take a lead they refused to relinquish. Tigers dominated through- & Home Decor out the remainder of the game 15% OFF and did not give Rangers many our special price with this ad. chances to shoot on their net. Expires December 31, 2008 They sealed the game and Lighting Gallery. Oak Ridges the championship via a 5-0 vic- Lights tory. Each of the players received a gold medal, and team captain, with Style! Jeffrey McKay, and assistant captains, Cameron Anderson and Cooper Hewgill, stood on * If you wish to contribute, please contact the Olympic podium to hold the Fitness Clubs | Freshwave Chiropractic | Jonathan’s Bloomington Side Rd. Olympic Flame as part of the In-Home ceremony. Consultation N Yonge St. Hwy. 400 Available Hwy. 404 The Gold Medal MURRAY King Rd. Championship Plaque and ban- F E I S S ner were awarded to the Aurora 905-773-9989 Tigers Head Coach Ken 13130 Yonge St., Oak Ridges - R. Hill (South of Bloomington Road, across from McDonald’s) 16 - THE AURORAN, Week of December 9, 2008 Theatre Aurora actors When You Want It Done Right York Region’s Choice for Home Renovations excel again in comedy ALL RENOVATIONS

By BARBARA ANDERSON Briefly, "That Darn Plot" pages are indiscriminately every writer own one?). Inside AND Outside. Special to The Auroran tells the story of a play- ripped out of that machine The few times he wright who was once in and hurled down to the stopped typing, stood up • Decks • Landscaping and came to the front of the An old manual type- great demand for his writ- floor tells it all. In fact, in • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms writer constantly clicking ing skills. some parts two typewriters stage to address the audi- away, scads of discarded Over the years however, are going at it! ence, he was convincing. • Renovations & Repairs • Flooring sheets of paper, an empty these same skills have Cast members were well In fact, when Williamson • DESIGN CONSULTATION pizza box, and a half empty diminished to some extent, chosen for their parts and told us "That's it. End of bottle of Johnny Walker in fact with each slug from complimented each other. show. You can all go home Satisfying York Region residents Scotch, these items are the the bottle! I loved the way Jo now" I was almost afraid to hallmark of fading play- Transom is under con- Harber, played by Anna stay! for over a decade! wright Mark W. Transom. tractual obligation from a Pelc-Draper, was more or This is a play that you WE GUARANTEE: Theatre Aurora once director who also happens less in a perpetual state of will want to pay close atten- • Superior Services • Affordable Rates tion to as there is lots of again nails it in their latest to be old friend Jo Harber, anxiety, throwing her hands • Flexible Schedules • Dependable Staff comedic production, "That to write a play in one night up in desperation at every layering in it. It is a great Darn Plot", currently play- despite his lack of recent obstacle she had to over- script and all the actors ing at the Factory Theatre success - so, no pressure come. have done it great justice. Call today to book your on Henderson Drive. there, and this is where the I also loved Tammie Van The show concludes this They have always fun begins. Dyk's portrayal of the week with showings each FREE QUOTE! excelled in their portrayal The constant tapping at straight laced, 'play it by evening at 8 p.m. including of humour and their latest the old manual typewriter the rules' Ivy Schreiver. Saturday, December l3. Two Brothers General Contractors production continues that provides the backdrop for With her hair tightly braid- Call the box office at Renovations Done Right! legacy. the story, and the way that ed, she was every inch a 905-727-3669 for further no-nonsense "this is the information 416-562-7153 Letter to the Editor way Equity wants it" type of gal. Only thing I would have Damir,Damir, Tanya, Tanya, MayleeLinda & &Cathy Cathy Your input needed liked to have seen different- Wish Youyou aa SafeSafe and and Happy Happy Holiday Holiday Season Season ly is when she let down her To the editor, needs. guard in a scene that builds The chance to make to a climatic liaison with a On December 11th at 7 changes to the plans still fellow cast member - be p.m. at Town Hall there will exists. nice to have seen her after- be a public meeting regard- But if you do not speak up wards with those long locks ing the Master Plan and our councillors will not know let loose to show some kind Pricing Policy. what is important to you. of conversion. The Master Plan will This will likely be the last Bruce Williamson plays shape how parks and facili- opportunity for public input the part of Mark W. ties are allocated and devel- before the items are put to a Transom and has a wonder- oped. vote in council. ful habit of constantly run- Every person in the town, I urge the residents of ning his hands through his youth, adults and seniors will Aurora to show the govern- hair in sheer exasperation. be affected by the outcome. ment how much we care by He looked every inch of Many groups have not attending this important what I imagine a writer given their input and they meeting. would look like, bit careless need to do so in order to of his clothes and topped off the ensemble with a DAMIR VRANCIC LAW OFFICE obtain an accurate represen- Carol Walthers 21 WELLINGTON STREET E AST ,AURORA ,ONTARIO (905) 841-6411 tation of what our town Aurora drab old cardigan (doesn't Plans confuse parents

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The Aurora Seniors’ something special at a great Claus” and December 23rd their own topics of interest or Bistro which is normally front desk which will hopeful- Centre Evergreens Choir will price and, congratulations to is a comedy /drama “The what concerns them. offered on Wednesday ly relieve the pressure of reg- “Ring out the Bells” with a our indefatigable Louise Family Man”. Approaching on lunchtime, except when istration through January. Concert Wednesday, Williams who worked so This is a good point to Thursday, December 18th, is other functions are sched- The computer club will December 17th, at 7.30 p.m. hard and patiently to make it remind members that the the Christmas Potluck uled, has run into the month commence 2009 with pro- at the seniors’ centre, 5 happen. senior centre closes for the Luncheon at noon. Sign up of December full of other grams and instruction avail- Municipal Drive. This bazaar always pro- Christmas Holiday at noon, for this by December 15th. functions. Consequently, able from the first week of The choral selection will vides a captivating medley December 24th and reopens Determine your food dish Budget Bistro is suspended the New Year. be comprised of Christmas of new hand made crafts, Monday, January 5th at 9 from the pre-set categories through December and will January 6th, at 10 a.m. music including selections of some fashioned in our p.m. and, remember that the food resume Wednesday, will be the first general com- secular, religious and popu- woodshop by men, and Also, the ASA has formed dishes must be prepared January 14th, and will be puter club meeting and visits lar compositions. some I believe by lady a much needed committee and delivered ready to serve available every Wednesday, to favourite websites will be Director will be Enid carvers. which is the “Operations and and for a minimum of five with the exception of those the big attraction. Maize, the accompanist, In addition, another Activities” committee. people. dates that have special Wednesday, January 7th, Doreen Riley. A duet will be assortment of arts and crafts This committee has been This has always been a events scheduled. the seniors centre computer performed by Bud and Stella was available created mostly formed from members of really fun kind of luncheon And an important point for club offers instruction in Switzer, solos by Sylvia by our ladies and other wild operating committees to and always very well attend- the Bridge players to be Microsoft Word Processing, Neal, Doug Riley, the knick knacks people have share, collaborate and to ed. aware of is a change to the at a cost of $20 for four les- accompanist's husband, and accumulated, cherished for allow a free flow and sharing A very interesting initia- starting time each sons, between 9.30 a.m. and Frank Hawkins who will be years and then donated to of ideas, issues and general tive springing from the wood Wednesday afternoon, 11.30 a.m. accompanied by his wife the seniors for a variety of matters of interest. shop craftsmen, is the offer which is now 1.30 p.m. Instruction in basic com- Margie, an assistant with the reasons. The resulting flow of of instruction in the safe This is a permanent puting will resume the same choir. It makes a walk around information, originating from operation of several of the change and should relieve day between 1.30 p.m. and Tickets are $10 for adults the vendors’ tables a delight, an informed committee of woodworking tools in the the problems with parking 3.30 p.m., for three lessons and $5 for children and are arousing wonder at what members and Town staff, wood shop. spaces. at a cost of $15. available now at the seniors’ next will astonish, astound has the potential to access Ron Coe and Mike And ASA membership These instructional class- reception desk. and amuse everybody. everybody in the ASA in a Varcoe, two fine and experi- renewal time is almost upon es are limited to six per The Christmas Bazaar The movies are still play- timely and informed manner. enced operators of wood us as of January 1st. For the class, and sign up is on Saturday, November 29th, ing at the centre on Tuesday Everybody is granted the working machinery and sake of convenience, early Tuesday, January 6th, in the went as planned with lots of evenings starting at 6.30 opportunity to listen to their excellent wood workers, will renewals can be made computer room between 1 curious and fascinated p.m., and December 16th neighbours, ask questions serve as the instructors. through December at the p.m. and 3 p.m. shoppers searching for that will be a comedy “Fred and in turn to give voice to The very popular Budget

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At a time when plants are public sector, eliminating funding tion of a meaningful federal eco- our parliamentary system of gov- closing and job losses are to political parties and agreeing nomic action plan that would ernment. mounting, the last thing we need to move the date of the federal bring stability to our economy And as always, I invite your is more uncertainty. budget to accelerate the timing and assist our auto sector. comments and questions on this The recent actions of of an economic action plan, the This is a time when every or any other issue of interest to Messers Dion, Layton and opposition parties should have member of every parliament in you. Please feel free to call me Duceppe are wrong-headed and claimed victory and moved on to the country should be working on my direct line at 416-509- self-serving and threaten to work with the government to together to build confidence in 8999 or visit my website at plunge our already fragile econo- ensure the implementation of an our governments, our economy frankklees.com. my into crisis. economic recovery strategy and our manufacturing indus- That’s why I called on the rather than resort to what is play- tries. three federal opposition leaders ing out to be an historical coup The last thing we need is to to reconsider their plans to bring d’etat. be thrown into another election down the recently elected federal Rather than being satisfied or to be led by a coalition of three government, and urged the that they had effectively per- political parties, one of which Premier and all members of the formed their opposition role, the has no loyalty to Canada, have provincial legislature to join me in triumvirate of Dion, Layton and no mandate to govern, have my call for stability. Duceppe formed an unholy contradictory policies, and have In a letter to the Prime alliance to overthrow the govern- self-appointed the man who Minister and the three opposition ment. would be the Prime Minister party leaders, I stressed the In so doing, they are willing to should this so-called Coalition need for immediate action by the destabilize our government, risk have its way. federal government to prevent a loss of international confi- This is not the Canada I the loss of thousands of manu- dence in our economy and sac- know, and we all have a respon- facturing jobs. rifice thousands of jobs by even sibility to stop this abuse of I pointed to the 850 jobs that further delaying the implementa- power and protect the integrity of will be lost as a result of the recently announced Magna plant closings in York Region and the threat of thousands of additional job losses if a meaningful action plan for the industry is delayed. I made it clear that my inten- tion is not to defend the actions of • Manicure • Solar Nails the federal government that gave • Spa Pedicure • UV Gel Nails rise to the strong opposition • Bio Gel • Acrylic mounted by the three opposition • Air Brush Design parties. In fact, I stated that in retro- Walk-ins welcome spect, neither the timing nor some of the content of the gov- 130 Hollidge Blvd. • 905-727-6030 ernment’s policy announce- ments that triggered the opposi- tion parties’ reaction was well advised. In response, the opposition parties made their point forceful- ly and effectively. That’s the role of opposition parties in our parlia- mentary system of government. But that's where it should have ended. After securing the govern- ment's retreat on the controver- sial proposals such as taking away the right to strike by the 20 - THE AURORAN, Week of December 9, 2008

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