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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 9 No. 48 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of October 6, 2009 Police handle 29 reports Mayor has of theft, damage to cars a plan for Several cars in the Town of increased police presence in Aurora have been vandalized Aurora by both uniform and plain recently, according to a York clothes officers in an attempt to property Regional Police spokesperson. prevent the crime from continuing. In the final week of September, YRP spokespeople say the pub- While Aurora has a shortage police responded to 29 reports of lic can help by reporting any suspi- of parks, a 97-acre parcel of thefts or damage to cars in a specf- cious activity by calling 911 if you green space is going unused, ic area of Aurora. are witnessing a crime in progress but perhaps not for long. Reports came from residential or toll free 1-866-8 POLICE for At the last Aurora Council areas Yonge to Bathurst and non-emergencies only. meeting, Mayor Phyllis Morris Wellington to Bloomington. Police are reminding people to noted that she would be bring- PC Gary Phillips of York Police never leave valuables inside their ing forward a motion at the told The Auroran 19 reports were vehicles and those vehicles should General Committee meeting for thefts from cars, while another be locked. this week about the potential 10 involved damage to the vehicle. “If possible, park your car inside use of the Anne Bartley Smith As a result, there has been an your secure garage,” police advise. Lands, better known as HighTor. This space, bordered on the west by Bathurst Street, and on the south and east by the GO train line, has been owned and managed by the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT) since 1992. Ms Smith, and her husband Matthew, were staunch envi- ronmentalists. For years they worked to reforest this property, which they called High Tor, eventually planting more than 19,000 trees, including white pine, spruce, red pine and maple. When she died in December, 1987, she left the property to the Heritage Trust, at that time called the Heritage Foundation, specifically

Please see page 8 60th Briefly More than 100 people showed up Saturday night Road closed for a surprise 60th birth- If you’re planning to use Yonge Street next weekend, don’t. day party for well-known The street will be closed from Industrial Parkway South to Henderson Drive/Allaura Boulevard throughout the Thanksgiving weekend while workers replace the railway bridge. Vic Priestly, left. Among The street will close at 9 p.m. Friday, October 9, and reopen Monday, October 12 at 9 p.m. the presentations was a Reason for the replacement is to improve GO Transit rail service. Irene Clement, chairperson of the Aurora Community note from the provincial Help again, please Arboretum, was on hand last week as construction began on government presented by a new north entranceway to the arboretum, located in Newmarket-Aurora The Thanksgiving Food Drive, for the Aurora Food Pantry, is in full swing, with donation bins in all the major grocery stores in Aurora, but volunteers (adults and students) are needed Aurora’s east end, off John West Way. With her is Bryan Member of the Provincial to sort the incoming food. Rennie of Home Depot, the company that supplied materials Parliament Frank Klees. The sorting depot runs Saturday, October 10th, 17th and 24th. If you can help on any of those dates, send an email to [email protected], and volunteers to finish the job. Auroran photo which is preferred, or call 905-758-7239 for more information. Auroran photo by David Falconer by Ron Wallace

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CONTINUING or tea. Call 905-841-8883 for further details. A Bereavement Support Group for adults meal in Aurora's Only National Historic Site York Highlands Chorus is an award-win- * * * * experiencing the death of a loved one, is again and watch as the mystery unfolds. Tickets are ning a cappella Sweet Adelines chorus, a Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the being offered at the Aurora United Church for $80 per person and include the meal, wine group of women who gather Tuesday evenings Pioneer Club for boys and girls, age three to an eight-week session, from 7 to 9 p.m. begin- and hors d'oeuvres. Guests are encouraged to at the Old Firehall, Newmarket, to sing, share Grade 4 and the Junior High Club for boys and ning Wednesday, October 7 and ending attend dressed in period costume. Tickets in the harmony of friendship and learn the bar- girls, Grades 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora November 25. The program is non-denomina- must be purchased in advance. For more infor- bershop art form. York Highlands is always Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway tional and is open for free to all in the commu- mation or to purchase tickets, call 905-727- looking for new women who share the love of South. For more information call 905-841- nity. To register or for more information, contact 8991. a cappella music. Call Karen at 905-726-2113 8884. Mary at 905-727-6984 or ken- * * * * or Vikki at [email protected]. * * * * [email protected]. Haunted Forest, presented by the Town of * * * * A drop-in centre will operate every THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Aurora, happens in Sheppard’s Bush at 6 p.m. The Optimist Club of Aurora meets the first Wednesday at the Community Bible Church Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business Tickets must be purchased in advance, Wednesday of each month at the Aurora on Bathurst Street just south of Henderson Awards. Country Day School, Dufferin Street, October 9 for residents and October 16 for Legion. New members are welcome. Call 905- from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information e- in King Township. 7 p.m. Tickets are $75 per non-residents at the Aurora Leisure Complex 727-5012 for more information. mail Judy Hoffmann jhoff- member. or the Aurora Recreation Complex. * * * * [email protected]. * * * * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Every Thursday, Martha's Table serves * * * * Amnesty International meets at 7.30 p.m. at Aurora Spirit Walk, led by historian David home-made soup, sandwiches, and dessert in Scottish Country Dancing on Tuesday Trinity Anglican Church in the Rectory (house Heard, starts from Wells Street Public School St. Andrew's Hall at the Presbyterian Church, evenings at 8.15 p.m. at the Aurora Heights east of parking lot), 79 Victoria Street. Human at 8.30 p.m. Walk is almost sold out and if a corner of Mosley and Victoria Street. Cost is Public School and on Friday mornings at St. rights discussion and letters. New members second walk is necessary, it will begin from the minimal, and the volunteer-run program Andrews' Presbyterian Church beginning at welcome. For further Information call 905-713- same location at 7 p.m. For reservations, call enabled the church to give more than $5,000 10.30 a.m. No partners are needed and begin- 6713. 905-717-6647. to local charities in 2008 alone. You can enjoy ners are welcome. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 lunch, conversation, and a sense of communi- * * * * Appraise your treasures by experts in The York Regional Police Male Chorus will ty between 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. weekly. Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday china, art and silver, brought to you by the host their 17th Annual "In Harmony With the * * * * evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge Aurora Historical Society. Appraisals, to take Community" fundraising concert at the St. Peace Flame Tree Sculpture committee Street. New members are welcome. For fur- place at Hillary House on Yonge Street, are on Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 17955 Leslie meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the ther information call 905-841-1352. a first come, first served basis with a charge of Street, Newmarket. Start time is 7:30 p.m. main floor boardroom of the Aurora * * * * $5 per item with a maximum of four items per Performing this year will be the York Region Community Centre. For further information Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge family. Appraisals take place between noon Children's Chorus, the Ottawa Police Chorus, contact [email protected] 148 meets the first and third Tuesday of each and 4 p.m. with all proceeds going to the care the Toronto Police Association Male Chorus * * * * month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south and restoration of Hillary House. For further and the York Regional Police Male Chorus. The York Regional Police Male Chorus is of Wellington. For more information call 905- information, call 905-727-8991. Tickets are $10. For tickets or info please call looking for new members. You do not have to 830-9205. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 905-727-9676. be a police officer nor are you required to read * * * * Aurora United Church Rummage Sale. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 music to volunteer. The group rehearses Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Individual sale held from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. 14th annual Christmas Fair and Artisans Monday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Thursday of each month at the Rising Sun Church is located at 15186 Yonge Street at the Craft Sale at Lynett Hall, 16 Catherine Avenue, For further information, contact the chorus Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. corner of Tyler. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., brought to you by Our supervisor at 905-727-9676 or the coordinator * * * * SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Lady of Grace Catholic Women’s League. of volunteer services for YRP at 905-830- Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Aurora United Church Rummage Sale. Bag SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 0303, extension 6717. Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Street at sale held from 9 a.m. to noon. Church is locat- Trinity Anglican Church on Victoria Street * * * * 10.30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at ed at 15186 Yonge Street at the corner of Tyler. will hold their Merry "Twinkling" Christmas Aurora’s Air Cadets meet every Tuesday noon. Call 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080 for * * * * bazaar, from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with luncheon night at Cardinal Carter School from 6.30 p.m. more information. Murder Mystery at Hillary House. The year served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to 9.30 p.m., and offer a program for 12 years * * * * is 1909 and another murder has taken place at to ACW Outreach and Parish Needs. Call 905- and older boys and girls. Gamblers Anonymous meets every Hillary House! Enjoy a three-course catered 727-6101 for further information. * * * * Tuesday night at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora Opera Company's Children's Victoria Street, at 7.30 p.m. Chorus is a new treble voice choir dedicated to * * * * educating, nurturing and providing opportuni- Progressive Euchre every Thursday night ties for children to express their musical abili- at the Aurora Legion at 7.30 p.m. Call 905- ties. The chorus is open to boys and girls in 727-9932. Grades 1 through 12 and consists of two * * * * choirs: Angel Choristers, a training choir for six Canadian Federation of University Women and seven-year-olds and the Children Chorus, holds monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion open to eight to 17-year-olds. To audition, con- with a variety of speakers. Contact Beverley at tact general director Sarah Kyle at keepsing- 905-727-2151. [email protected]. * * * * * * * * The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir prac- CHAT'S Community Home Assistance to tice in the West-McKenzie Hall of the Seniors’ Seniors is looking for volunteers to assist with Centre, every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4.30 the activities in its Adult Day Program. The p.m. under the direction of Enid Maize. positions call for a commitment of a few hours * * * * a week at its Aurora location. Various times are Queen’s York Rangers Army Cadet Corps available. Call Christine at 905-713-3494. has openings for boys and girls ages 12 to 18. * * * * Membership is free. Aurora squadron meets Every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. it's every Friday evening from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Story and Playtime at Aurora Cornerstone at 138 Larmont Street. For more information, Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South for tots call 905-726-8600. (age 0-4 years) and their caregivers for coffee * * * * BLOWCRUISE OUT sale! 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According to Arboreum The north entranceway is member John Clement an located on the southeast corner opening ceremony will be of Industrial Parkway and the St. arranged to officially mark the John’s Sideroad. northern entrance.

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THANKSGIVING IS COMING SOON! Turkeys 4 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 6, 2009

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By RON WALLACE Here’s a few adventures to scare you

There are a few scary things going on this month, and the trouble is, most of the stories are true. David Heard, who has a booth at the Aurora Farmers’ Market, will conduct an “Aurora Spirit Walk” (maybe more than one) on the evening of October 30. “The first walk is almost full,” he said Friday. “I may have to hold a second one.” The first one starts at Wells Street Public School (well, it used to be...) at 8.30 p.m. If another tour is necessary, and it probably will be, it’ll start from the same spot at 7 p.m. You’ll hear some pretty incredible stories on the This photo shows The Auroran’s own Diane Buchanan, second from left, as she, and several cadets tour, and most, David assures me, are true. paraded from the old high school on Wells Street to the Aurora United Church at Yonge and Tyler Streets. For example: Behind the marchers is the former Aurora Town Hall, built in 1875 and demolished in 1956. It was locat- What if you were visiting a loved one and the sight before your eyes was the chiseled date of your own ed at the corner of Yonge and Mosley Streets, and housed the Aurora Fire Department. Last week’s ques- untimely death? tions didn’t stump Patricia Koller, who knew the old Radial Railway station was located immediately What if you knew there was a presence in your north of the Aurora United Church, and the land is currently occupied by a building housing a couple of historical home that seemed to care for your child by eateries; there was one track on Yonge Street; and the rails did go west on Wellington Street, to allow turning on a musical mobile above a crib? boxcars to carry supplies to Collis Leather on Tyler Street. Prize was a $100 gift certificate to Oakland What if you found a vintage cast iron toy car in your Hall Restaurant on Yonge Street, south of the St. John’s Sideroad. yard, cleaned off all the mud, placed it on a dresser in your house and when you returned to the room, found Letter to the Editor it on the other side of the room and you are the only one in the house? What if you saw what you thought was a spirit of someone recently dead and when you mentioned the loss to a neighbour, you were informed the neighbour Sher answers her critics saw the same vision? What if you were visiting the new Aurora Town Hall To the editor, Business Women’s Network less volunteers, who have oft and helpful answers. and you heard music coming from somewhere? of Aurora. been treated poorly in To those other Aurorans What if you were an artist and you knew of three Thanks to all those who 4) I voluntarily served the letters and blogs. I meet daily who stop me occasions where your artwork had literally flown from are writing letters about me! Town reviving the Canada Also the very idea of to say how much they gen- the wall where it hung? My letters were written to Day Parade as its Chair for being “Ubiquitous” would be uinely appreciate volunteer All those things apparently happened in Aurora, applaud good works of many 2008/09; enjoy working with a great achievement for efforts: thanks for your and David will speak of most of them on his “Aurora volunteers and good leader- and fundraising for charities anyone. support and love, which I Spirit Walk” the night before Hallowe’en. ship in the Town during the and organizations in Aurora. Do you really think I share with all the volunteers Scary, eh? past few years. 5) St. Kitts Music is also a can achieve this and teach I know! But wait, there’s more. However, it seems I have full paying-full fledged ven- other volunteers to be Recently I purchased The Town of Aurora will hold its annual Haunted a personal fan base in Town dor of the Aurora Farmers’ omnipresent for those in property in Aurora. Now can Forest in Sheppard’s Bush, Saturday, October 24th, and I wish to thank you all for Market. We’ve been there need? I volunteer? from 6 to 9 p.m. keeping my name in the rain or shine for the past I keenly await the barrage papers every week! three years. Tickets, at $4 per person, go on sale for residents of fan mail that will certainly “The Ubiquitous Town Such fame would cost me I voluntarily assist market be published in response to Crier” only October 9th and non-residents and residents a fortune and I really couldn’t vendors with promotions and this, my self-serving letter, to Sher St. Kitts October 16th at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex on buy this kind of press! So, market public relations. give me proper guidance Snowball Industrial Parkway North or the Stronach Aurora thanks. I serve on the executive Recreation Complex on Wellington Street East. I am an “apolitical” citizen as the Special Events

Only advance tickets will be sold. volunteer being ‘politicized’ Coordinator: helping create, If you plan on attending, you’ll need to bring a by you! promote and organize over a “Aurora’s Independent flashlight and you need to make a decision or two. In just the last two weeks dozen events in 2009 alone. You must choose which trail you’re going to follow: six more letters have been St. Kitts Music is also a Community Newspaper” one for little goblins and big chickens and one for published. sponsor of the Aurora those not so faint of heart. Not one writer has con- Farmers’ Market. Politics Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. Scary, eh? tacted me directly. They do have indeed been brought at 95 Edward Street, Aurora, L4G 1W1 You’ll enter Sheppard’s Bush at the end of Industry not know me. into the market – but not by Street, just south of Mary Street. Industry Street is not Unfounded comments me. to be confused with Industrial Parkway. are put forth without clarifica- 6) It seems my critiquing Publisher Emeritus A charitable barbecue will be set up on the site. tion or communication. ‘fans’ do not understand Rosemary Schumaker For further information on the forest adventure, call They’ve NOT done their jour- ‘why’ I do what I do. I am pay- 905-726-4762 or click on the town’s website. nalistic research… ing it forward. Why? I deeply Editorial Production If you plan to attend David’s scary walk, get more So, as you writers seem appreciated help I received Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor [email protected] [email protected] details at www.aurorawalkingtours.com or to reserve a to insist that “it’s all about from volunteers and chari- Photography me” let’s get it right. For the ties regarding the special Main Number spot on the walk, call 905-717-6647. David Falconer 905-727-3300 Meanwhile, Theatre Aurora transforms into a record: needs of my son, Andrew, [email protected] 1) I live in the hamlet of over the years. Classifieds Haunted Horror Terror Theatre Friday, October 30th Advertising 905-727-7128 Snowball: two kilometres I promised if ever I were Bob Ince from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 31st from 1 to [email protected] west of Aurora where I built a able, I would help others. [email protected] 7 p.m.. special accessible home for Now my children have Diane Buchanan Facsimile Machine Admission for the Hallowe’en fun is set at adults $4 [email protected] 905-727-2620 my disabled son. grown - I am doing just that. and children $2, plus a canned food item for Aurora Editorial Department 2) For 20 years I’ve been It brings me JOY – you could Food Pantry. [email protected] part of the community in say that makes me selfish. It Entry tickets are available in advance or at the Aurora. Each of my four chil- makes me happy. Should I Editorial policy door, which is located at 150 Henderson Drive. dren attended schools in hide or share this? Call me. Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of For further information check The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, although number will not be pub- Aurora and I’ve supported Those who know me real- lished, and be limited to 600 words. Names may be withheld assuming a compelling reason www.theatreaurora.com, Aurora businesses. ize that I am not really the to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. When everything is over, I’ll tell you of the 3) I am an active member Town Crier or some poltergeist that invaded my house in Holland Landing of the Aurora Seniors’ Ubiquitous Being. However, Advertising policy back in the 1970s. Association; the Aurora to my journalistic ‘fan club’: Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of If the walk, the forest or the theatre can’t curl your Chamber of Commerce; the Aurora needs a Town Crier an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the fol- lowing edition. hair, perhaps I can... Royal Canadian Legion, to speak up for its silent Scary, eh?? Branch 385; and the majority and defend its tire- THE AURORAN, Week of October 6, 2009 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Councillors comment By Stephen Somerville on ward system

I recently had an e-mail exchange with two Aurora zational changes or enhancements of public servic- I am sending an attachment, which is the program Councillors about ward systems. es." used at the Legion parade and ceremony on the Question: do you support or oppose the utilization Al Wilson: "The ward system has been talked Sunday - the day after you saw the candles. In it you of a ward system in Aurora? about for some time - as I remember even as long ago will see how this Candlelight Vigil began. Stephen Granger: "I am in support of further as when the population was much smaller. I am very glad you made the effort to go and see examining the appropriateness of a ward system and "I think this is something that the public should the candles on that fine Saturday night - they made a its benefits at this time by allowing the public some decide - how they wish to be represented as we grow splendid display, didn't they? first stage input regarding options that need to be and go forward. Therefore I would support a referen- Sincerely, considered. I'd also be in favour of requesting council dum on the next ballot. Eleanor Thomson, CD to consider allowing a referendum question to be "From my experience to date as a councillor I could CWAC WWII placed on our next election ballot so as to allow our see both pros and cons for the public as to the organ- A brief explanation… public the opportunity of expressing their desires for a ization of how representation is done. In the mid-1990s, Penny McLachlan, an employee ward system of governance. "I think the next question is then how do you organ- of Veterans' Affairs Canada in Vancouver, attended a "To be clear I am in support of a ward system which ize the wards, ratio of population etc. are just some of very moving Annual Christmas Memorial to our considers proper boundary considerations that are the 'details' that pop up. Canadian soldiers by school children in Holland. fair to our population distribution and in keeping with "More importantly, the driver to any changes should In this ceremony a candle is placed at every maintaining our community integrity and diversity of be to provide the public with something that is an Canadian soldier's grave in thanks for the sacrifice interests. It is a means by which closer communica- improvement for the benefit of the whole Town. those Canadians made to regain Holland's freedom. tion and accessibility is made possible to occur "Something like this I know takes some time to After returning home, Penny had a dream - which between our Councillors and the local area citizens. ensure that the proper legislative guidelines and was to see candles lit across Canada in remembrance "The above being said is not a fast process but requirements are in place that is something that I will of the walking wounded, those who served their coun- rather a well designed governance structure that be investigating. try and were able to return home to carry on with their enables better localized communication to occur on On a different note, the column that I wrote last lives in the community. Not all returned whole - many local issues. As a council there are already special week elicited the following letter: had physical disabilities, others had disabilities, which advisory committees established that discuss local Hi Stephen, were not readily visible. But all had scars. issues with different voting perspectives, however a It was with interest that I read your column in The The first year of the program saw candles lit and ward councillor, could through these committees, fur- Auroran and noticed that you had the misconception placed on 1,200 veterans' graves; the next year more ther enhance and assist the constituents to better that the candles were on graves of some who might than 1,500 candles were lit in British Columbia. understand and express their input to these commit- have died in battle or some other war related endeav- The first Candlelight Tribute in Ontario was held in tees. our. Sutton in 1999; then it spread to Aurora, then "In my opinion the ward system is an enhancement For your information no serviceman or woman of Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Fenelon Falls, Kirkland to the local constituents and their issues while at the any rank killed during WWII was repatriated. Each Lake, and Ottawa. It has also spread to Nova Scotia. same time (acts) no different on general council candle in the cemetery on that weekend represented issues that affect the Town as a whole such as gener- a serviceman or woman who had returned from the Stephen can be contacted at: al new business development, budget reviews, organi- war to take up civilian life again and has since died. [email protected] Letter to the Editor Wainright experience “invaluable”: MP To the editor, Afghanistan and else- The experience is as of a suicide bomber who denly faced with several As a parliamentarian I where. real as it gets. rode his bicycle into the troops facing me with am tasked with two As part of the CFB Wainwright is During the week I flew village. their weapons pointed. responsibilities: 1) budg- Parliamentary Military designed to replicate the in a Chinook helicopter, The army replicates The reason? et allocations for the mili- Program, I participated in Afghanistan experience travelled in a high-securi- as closely as possible An observant reservist tary and 2) decisions on military exercises at and three replica Afghani ty LAV4 vehicle and lived through theatrics - tal- saw the string in my hand deployment. Canadian Forces Base villages have been con- on issued rations in the cum powder is used to and identified me as a For these reasons this Wainwright, Alberta, this structed on base. field. replicate the bomb; after possible suicide bomber. experience was invalu- past summer. As part of the experi- The latter part of the the explosion and the A wake-up call indeed able. The objective of the ence, MPs are fitted with program has MPs dust clears, the results of on the realities of military Our Canadian Forces program is to introduce full uniform upon arrival reverse roles to become injury become part of the life overseas. are truly outstanding. Members of Parliament and embedded with embedded with the insur- exercise. The entire exercise They are the best to the rigours of the logistics troops that gents. I saw first-hand our opened up the eyes of trained in the world, and Canadian military and to include our very own I took on the role of a troops' perspective dur- myself and my MP col- their reputation is world have them experience Queens York Rangers. female member of the ing this 'real life' sce- leagues (from all political renowned. military life. Logistics ensure that Afghani village (yes, I nario. stripes I might add) to Our Forces deserve The military exercises our troops have the nec- wore a burka). When returning to my the harsh realities our our respect and contin- are conducted by regular essary supplies and that This allowed us to 'Afghan village' with troops’ experience on a ued support! army troops for our the movement of soldiers view our forces from the string I was using to daily basis as they serve reservists, some of and necessities to the enemy perspective. weave bracelets for sale our country on missions Lois Brown, MP whom will be deployed to conflict is not interrupted. I observed the results to the troops, I was sud- around the world. Newmarket-Aurora 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 6, 2009 Letters to the Editor Website makes Aurora look like “bi-polar whore” To the editor, sary to waste business peo- site, just don't make the mis- big...but small", "we can be from the mid 1990s. done in patching a large hole ple's time and conduct a sur- take and stare at it directly. anything you want us to be". And this in the "Year of in our web presence if the Recently I was scratching vey as to better understand Do you see what I see? As a business owner Business Initiative". town wants to be as serious my head when I found that why businesses choose It is a disgrace. myself I am very confused It looks like someone as they claim about fishing the town was holding where they locate. One glance at the town's as what the Town of Aurora thought to do this as the for and keeping business. "Economic Expansion & Are you kidding me? website you would think that wants to be and what it can committee claimed back in We don't have to sell the Retention" forums. Here's a thought. Take we present ourselves as a offer when it chooses to use May "The Town has planned town as high-tech, but we I guess they felt it neces- one look at our town's web- bi-polar whore. "Wer'e an outdated web template many activities to support should at least attempt to be business throughout 2009 "with it". including...... re-develop- We also have to appear ment and launch of a newly user friendly. improved economic develop- Sadly something both the A penny buys a pencil ment section on our Town's majority of our current coun- website" cil and website do not One has to wonder has reflect. this been done? Let's hope not. Christopher Watt in Pakistan: students There is much work to be Aurora

To the editor, ence. peaceful and prosperous dents to join our mission by The P4P program has world lies in the education of visiting penniesforpeace.org We can change the world, raised more than all the world's children. and registering their school. one penny at a time... 100,000,000 pennies or Through cross-cultural If you notice a Pennies for Grade 7 students at $1,000,000 and built more understanding and a solu- Peace jar in town, please Regency Acres Public than 100 schools since 1994. tion-oriented approach, leave your pennies and know School have started an initia- That's the powerful differ- Pennies for Peace encour- you have participated to tive to collect pennies for ence children make when ages all children, ultimately make the world a better building schools in Northern working together. our future leaders, to be place. Bathroom Pakistan and Afghanistan. Our message is that ter- active participants in the cre- The pennies will be col- Inspired by the book rorism can be fought with ation of global peace. lected until December 1. & Kitchen Accessories "Three Cups of Tea", written "books not bombs" through In Pakistan, a penny buys by Greg Mortenson, we want education, especially for a pencil and opens the door Grade 7 our community to know that girls. to literacy. Regency Acres students Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. everyone can make a differ- The best hope for a We encourage other stu- Aurora www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario Some values may be old-fashioned, but they’re mine, Evelyn maintains FALL Lighting To the editor, on council to keep an eye Brisbane, Australia, and the Madsen's Greenhouse to out for your interest. chair, Councillor Virginia celebrate the success of Everyone knows my age. This week, on a sparse Hackson and several staff Authority programs to save IDEAS Even the Globe and Mail put agenda, these items members went there to the environment and it in headlines. presented. receive it. "Watershed Heroes". I am prepared to concede A fervent appeal for food Organizations make It's not that long since the some of my values and prin- to be donated to food banks applications for these Authority was able to hire ciples may be slightly old- for people who do not have "prizes". staff only on short contracts fashioned. enough to keep body and If you bag one it looks because there were insuffi- But they are mine. soul together. (5,000 in York good on an employee cient resources to provide I'm not prepared to aban- Region) resume and campaign litera- full-time employment. don them unless something Communications from ture. better presents. East Gwillimbury Councillor The second is an invita- Evelyn Buck Here's a test; circum- Virginia Hackson, chair of tion to "festivities" at Aurora stances of a similar nature South Lake Simcoe have caught my attention Conservation Authority, had over a period of months. some positive news. On a need to know basis, The first was about a ONUMENTS BY 100’s I need to know other peo- prize for watershed manage- M ple's reaction. ment. HOMPSONS of styles Don't forget. I have a seat It was announced in TA New Approach to Memorial Design. to choose from! * Granite markers and monuments Better teen driver meets * Cemetery lettering and restoration * Bronze markers and vases Lampshades, Repairs & we can arrange for installation * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities bigger discounts * Portrait Etchings Let me show you how our Steer Clear® HOURS discount can teach your teen better driving Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed nts The Light Spot Mon - Fri - 10 - 6 habits while you save money. Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments Are you there? 15570 Yonge Street Sat - 10 - 5 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR STATE FARM IS THERE. Providing Insurance and Financial Services 905-727-5421 Aurora, On All major credit cards accepted 905-727-8400 530 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora L4G 6W8 (905) 727-7347 Peter Virtanen 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 CLU Agent, Aurora (Just south of the soccer fields) Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of PO58005CN State Farm • Home Offices Aurora, Ontario • Statefarm.ca™ Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. Aurora’s # 1 Lighting Store

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CALL NOW 905-726-1007 OR EMAIL [email protected] THE AURORAN, Week of October 6, 2009 - 7 Letters to the Editor Rogers has no regard COMMUNITY for client, reader says NOTICE EDITOR’S NOTE: The phone number unless I working with the client - the same price as following letter is the signed on in less than 30 a “win-win”. Rogers. final response to days, I have been trying Rogers’ approach Upon receipt of the Temporary Rogers Cable following to get answers - answers seems to be to ignore promised credits, credit a back-and-forth battle that, according to its cor- the client, while intensi- for the hours I invested between a customer respondence, Rogers fying collection efforts. trying to be your cus- Road Closure - and the company. A has at its fingertips, but Interesting! tomer, and credit for my copy of the letter was as yet has not shared. My last, somewhat overpayment to Aurora Yonge Street forwarded to The TV has been sporadic intelligible still incorrect, Cable Internet; you can Auroran. at best - it is a crap bill shows a net credit of pick up your hardware. shoot what channels will $12.80 (offset by a late If I do not receive Town of Aurora Mary Freeman work on any given day. payment charge) instead written confirmation of Office of the President I have no long dis- of the $110 credit you these credits within 60 GO Transit, the Province of Ontario’s interregional pub- Rogers tance capability. promised. days, you can pick it up lic transit service for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Communications Inc. Rogers’ “Urgent Rogers’ math is at the curb. areas, in conjuction with the Town of Aurora, will be 855 York Mills Road Notice” pinned to my unique: $154.13 going to The sad thing is, it is replacing the existing railway bridge over Yonge St. Don Mills, Ontario door, informs that you $174 next year is “the not about the money - north of Industrial Parkway. M3B 1Z1 “will be back to pick up same” as $119.60; sub- but rather the arrogance full payment”. stituting SexTV, OutTV, with which Rogers To facilitate this, Yonge St. will be closed from Dear Ms Freeman, I envision wrestlers PerTV and Miliary regards its customers - Industrial Parkway to Henderson Dr./Allaura Blvd. throughout the Thanksgiving weekend from 9 p.m. with baseball bats. Channel for Oasis, the refusal to put any- on Friday, October 9, and re-opened at 9 p.m. on Ever since Rogers Most companies Treasure and Equator; thing in writing, the Monday, October 12, 2009. threatened to cancel my resolve client issues by and one phone feature deception and broken for the 10 I had, consti- promises...things it She wishes good luck tutes “no change in could not do, were it not service”. a monopoly. So, I, too, have moved And just to be crystal to Thompson’s Furniture to Bell. clear - cancel all of the To the editor, up over the furniture store, it I get the TV I need for six accounts you set up made me feel like yet anoth- $50 less, six features on for this address. Re: Thompson's clos- er integral piece of Aurora my phone, long dist- ing. will be gone before we know nace, and nominally William Crocker it. faster internet for about Aurora As a long time resident of All the best to Jamie and Aurora, I want to thank the Lynne, for a much deserved Thompson family for the retirement. service and support they've You will be missed. given the Town of Aurora over the past 80 years plus. Kathy Banks When I saw the sign go Aurora Reader wants class action against Rogers To the editor, structure. Where is this foreign We need a class action Rogers impetus coming suit against Rogers. from? Rogers bought us as sub- Let us insist on on rights, We apologize for any inconvenience this scribers when they bought contracts as protected by may cause and thank you for your Aurora Cable. our common law. patience as we continue to work towards Now they want to re-con- tract us. They can't do this. Zena MacKintosh improving GO Transit service. For more It is impossible to forcibly Aurora information, please contact: contract someone. And con- tract law is the basis of English Common Law, which Mr. Terry Mitchell, P. Eng. is our most civilizing Engineer, Railway Corridors

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Pictured are incoming President Ken Banks, Mishaela Please call Kostesky and Past President Carol Bartlet. 1-866-873-9913 8 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 6, 2009 Mayor has plan for High Tor land From page 1 Since then the only sale has been that of excluding her only heir three acres along from receiving it, fearing Bathurst Street to York he would sell the proper- Region for a recently ty for development. constructed in ground Ironically, even in the reservoir and pump care of the OHT, whose house. mandate is to protect The town would now Ontario's natural her- like to explore options for itage, the property was Aurora residents to enjoy almost developed by that passive recreational uses organization. of the Anne Bartley They’re known as the “Music Makin’ Moms”, and these four women from Owen Sound performed last In 1998, they put for- Smith lands that would week in Aurora at a “Country Corral” at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. They are, left to right, Bernice ward a proposal to sell have minimal environ- Gowan, Lynda Kingwall, Louise Teschke and Marilyn McComb. half of the property to mental impact. Auroran photo by David Falconer developers, claiming the At this week’s General funds were required to Committee meeting a protect other natural proposal will therefore be areas of the province. discussed for staff to be After much debate, the directed to work with the Postmaster names Aurora deal and various others OHT to explore a "custo- Newcomers to Aurora and many of his descen- Upper Canada. The Temple was used attempting to divide and dial relationship agree- may be interested to learn dents followed in that trade. John Doan and his fami- one Saturday a month for develop the property, ment", and to report back how Aurora got its name, Numerous older homes ly were among the first to services with regular eventually fell through. to Council. The year 1804 is taken in the Cape Cod area are make the move and in 1807 Sunday services in the as about the time a hamlet attributed to Doan builders. joined the Yonge Street Meeting Hall on the began at the corner of One of his grandsons, Quaker settlement in what grounds. That building has FARM FRESH TURKEYS Yonge and Wellington Daniel Doan, left the is now Newmarket. since been demolished. Streets with Robert Machell Puritan faith and became a As a builder, he was Charles Doan was born as the first merchant to Quaker. almost immediately to John Doan and his wife for Thanksgiving! open a store at the intersec- He left the family home- appointed to a committee on November 6, 1808. tion. stead in Eastham and to build a new meeting Tiny Machell's Corners 13 to 25 + LBS The hamlet became moved to Sandwich, about house. It is the one still was in the centre of rebel $2.95 per pound known as Machell's 40 miles away. standing as a historic site country in 1837 when the AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP Corners. Continued harassment on the west side of Yonge fiery William Lyon Machell is remembered and prosecution by the Street, south of Eagle. Mackenzie marched down Fri. Oct. 9 - 9 am - 6 pm by Machell Avenue, which Puritans caused Daniel and By this time other mem- Yonge Street in his ill-fated runs north off Wellington his family, plus other Doan bers of the Doan family had attempt to seize York. or Sat. Oct. 10 - 8 am - 5 pm Street West and Machell family members, to leave arrived and settled in the Many local residents Park, located across the Massachusetts for area including John's were sympathetic to the ROUND THE BEND FARM street from the Aurora Pennsylvania in 1696. brother, Ebenezer. rebels. Charles Doan par- 16225 Jane St., Kettleby Community Centre. Daniel prospered and In 1812, trouble arose ticipated in the Yonge Street Order The park was named became the founder of that with the Quakers and John 905-727-0023 after him as a result of a branch of the family from and Ebenezer separated Please see page 10 Today! park-naming school contest which all the Doans in themselves from the and the winner was his Ontario came. Quakers and declined to great-great granddaughter. He was disowned by the attend meetings. But one name has long Quakers in 1711 for dealing Both families moved to been associated with in astrology. Hope, now Sharon, to join Aurora and it is that of the The American the Children of Peace, first postmaster for the area Revolution was a difficult founded by David Willson. and the first reeve on the time for the Quakers and In 1825, work was start- newly incorporated Village the Doans in particular, ed on the Sharon Temple, of Aurora in 1863 and that because of their strong which was completed in was Charles Doan pacifist views. 1832. As postmaster, he Moses Doan is believed It was designed by named the little village in to have worked with John Willson along traditional 1854 after the Roman Graves Simcoe and it is lines of three stories for the Goddess of the Dawn and assumed this relationship Trinity, 12 Lantern Towers gave Aurora its Coat of may have brought mem- for the Disciples and the Arms, bearing the motto bers of the Doan family to Ark in the centre. ”Sol Meus Testis” or “As The Sun Is My Witness”. According to Wikipedia, the computer encyclopedia, ON SALE NOW! “Aurora is the Latin word for dawn, the goddess of dawn in Roman mythology and Latin poetry. Aurora is com- TRAILER parable to the Greek god- dess Eos, though Aurora did not bring with her any HITCHES... resonance of a greater archaic goddess”. With Machell's Corners becoming the Head of Rail in 1853 with the arrival of Smile Cookies are gone, but the smiles they’ve left in our the first stream train in Upper Canada, Doan community will last forever. Thanks to your support, Tim Hortons sensed the dawn of a new will be donating the entire proceeds to the Women’s Centre of era as a business and trad- ing centre worthy of the York Region. name Aurora. The founder of the Doan We Sell Them! family in North America was Deacon John Doan, a Puritan, who arrived at We Install Them! Cape Cod in Massachusetts in 1620. He settled in Eastham and to this day some of his YORK SPRING & RADIATOR descendents remain in the Cape Cod area where the Doan Rock is located. 60 Industrial 905 Deacon John was a car- Pkwy. North, Aurora 727-3121 © Tim Hortons, 2009 penter and builder by trade THE AURORAN, Week of October 6, 2009 - 9 / US government star @ US government ON THE LAST or Clunkers incentive is only available to customers who is only available incentive or Clunkers gram not available to recipients of any previous GM student previous to recipients of any not available gram OF THE 2009’s

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Newmarket high schools The Aurora Winter Carnival At a previous meeting walked out of classes in an on January 6 wound up the Murray warned Buck he would effort to convince Education Centennial Year with more than call police to have her removed Minister Bill Davis to change his 1,000 citizens in attendance. from the building. mind about extending the Elsie Duffield was awarded Council approved a salary school year by 10 days. the Centennial Medal for her increase for councillors to The Aurora Optimist Club, work with the Aurora Legion $2,000 per year and $3,600 for with 44 members, received its Ladies Auxiliary along with the mayor effective in 1969. charter at the Aurora Highlands Aurora Librarian Marj Andrews George Gathercole, Golf Club with Eric Cullough as and Councillor Dick Illingworth. Chairman of Ontario Hydro, president and Bob Blick as sec- On February 21 it was Marj officially opened Aurora Hydro's retary. Andrews Night at the Aurora new building on Mosley Street. The Aurora Rotary Club Library as library board mem- At that time the cost of hydro for announced plans for a three- bers, past and present, paid trib- one day was less than the price day trade show later in the year. ute to the Aurora librarian. of a quart of milk. The Aurora Lions Club cele- Del Babcock, chairman of Dick Buchanan resigned brated its 24th birthday. Guest the board, reviewed the years from the recreation committee speaker was Ray Marshall, a and the ups and down of the after 20 years and was made past president. library. He retired from the an honourary member. A new secondary school library board in 1983 after 42 Many students were unable was proposed for Aurora to years, many of them as chair- to get to school as school handle the expected high man. buses were unable to operate school population by 1970. The Jim Spragg, a 15-year-old during a bad winter storm and school is now known as Aurora Aurora trumpeter, was guest the town's work department High. artist at the Aurora United carted away 218 truckloads of Four paintings were Church 150th anniversary cele- snow. removed from a travelling art brations. Later he played first Town staff was required to exhibit from the Art Gallery of trumpet with the Toronto work 14-hour shifts to plow and Ontario at Dr. G. W. Williams Symphony Orchestra. clear snow from major routes Secondary School as parents The Aurora Town Band as foot-deep melting snow was claimed they were obscene. entertained the residents of hit with falling temperatures and One of the paintings was Greenacres Home for the Aged another heavy snowfall. reprinted in the local media with in Newmarket.. Lloyd White was named the comment that more could Aurora Council was caught principal of the Aurora Senior be seen on a corn flakes box. up in another hot issue and had Public School. That was Aurora in 1968 - difficulty making a decision if a More than 800 students 41 years ago. group opposing the war in Vietnam should be allowed a tag day in Aurora. By a 5-4 vote council reject- ed a proposal to pay for an Ed Coyle, right, retired from Aurora’s Home Hardware and was given a grand accumulating pile of claims for sendoff last week. Participating in the event were, left to right, Randy, Russ, flooding in the south end of town in 1967 as the town's insurance and Rob Barfitt, owners of the company located on Wellington Street East. company denied any liability. Auroran photo by David Falconer Councillor Evelyn Buck failed to get Reeve Jim Murray removed from the chair while Gateway Café & Lanes Aurora Mayor Clarence Davis present- 210 Edward St., 905-727-2900 How Aurora got its name ed reports. www.gatewaylanes.ca From page 8 become the postmaster of became the new post She said the Reeve couldn't march and was arrested in Whitchurch Township. office. Doan Hall was 1837 for his part in the He built Castle Doan at demolished in 1963 Rebellion. the corner of Yonge Street despite efforts to save it. He was released from and Catherine Avenue as The Village of Aurora jail in 1838. the location for the post was incorporated in 1863 While imprisoned, he office. The historic house and Charles Doan became carved two small boxes was later demolished to the first reeve. He retired which are currently owned make way for Our Lady of from business in 1870 but by the Aurora Historical Grace Catholic Church. continued as postmaster Society. They were pre- Doan built Doan Hall until 1882. sented in October, 1989, just north of the He died on June 18, by Paul Doane Bryce. Yonge/Wellington intersec- 1895. The family bible that A very ambitious young tion, where Doane Hall his father passed on to man, Charles Doan, Pharmacy was located for Charles was later donated moved from Sharon to many years. He had a to the Historical Society by Machell's Corners to store at the corner which the Doan family.

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4 - Tyler Futterer 2G, Luc Martineau 1G, Brian Forrester 1A. Clippers 1. House League Langdon 1G 1A, Chris Downs 1A, Mark Pressaco 1A, Gregory Milligan 1A, Thomas 1011 Colorado Burgandy Graystones Minor Peewee A Tigers 4. Innisfil Winterhawks 105 St. Louis Blue Timbits 9 - Sam MacLeod Mcdonald 1A, Duncan Eveleigh 1A. 807 Restaurant 3 Dylan Cross 1G 1A, Andrew 2. 2G 1A, Carson Klein 3G, Daniel Gaeta 2G 1A, Pittsburgh Powder Blue 2 - Matthew Reeves Cosentino 1G, Matthew Mears 1G, Ryan Ethan Medeiros 1G 2A, Jackson Galbraith 1G 2G, Ethan Cullen 1A, Ian Chappell 1A. Antoniel 1A, Joe Lombardi 1A. 1004 Los Minor Peewee A Tigers 5. Barrie Colts 1. 1A, Jake Iwai 1A, Curtis Manley 1A, Andrew Angeles Purple 1 - Daniel Howie 1G, Brendan Pearce 1A, Valerie McColl 1A. 101 Florida 808 Philly Orange Pizza Pizza 5 - Russell Strachan 1A. Richmond Hill Stars 4. Minor Peewee AE Tigers Red Timbits 3 - Dante D'Antonio 1G, Johnson 3G, Michael McCreesh 1G 1A, Drew 2 - Connor Downs 1G, Jeffrey McKay 1G 1A, Alexander Kok 1G, Luca Capraro 1G, Liam Bryan 1G, Scott Wheeler 2A, David Roberts 1011 Colorado Burgandy Graystones Tyler Williams 1A. Graham 1A, Jack Nicholson 1A. 1A. 805 St. Louis Blue AHPA 1 - Riley O'Brien Restaurant 8 - Josh Bentolia 2G 2A, Chris 1G, Lucas Marek 1A. Blumreisinger 1G 2A, Dylan Cross 1G 1A, Minor Peewee AE Tigers 7 - Tyler Williams 2G 106 Pittsburgh Black Timbits 9 - Harrison Ryan Antoniel 1G 1A, Andrew Cosentino 1G 1A, Jeffrey McKay 1G, Michael DaCosta 2G 1A, Bennett 2G, Liam Mahoney 2G 2A, Dante 806 Pittsburgh Black Continental 1A, Brandon Giniotis 2G, Justin Killens 3A, Zach Fletcher 1G 2A, Nicholas Sansalone 1G 1A, Fanuzzi 1G, Brett Pearce 3G, Adriano Ingredients 3 - Eric Bulloch 2G 1A, Justin Matthew Mears 2A, Alex Payne 1A. 1002 Connor Downs 1A, Christian Arcuri 3A, Cameron Albanese 1G, Brandin Harris 1A, Matthew Stevens 1G, Scott Dunlop 1A. 805 St. Louis Boston Gold 2 - Michael Mourtanos 1G, Mark Anderson 3A, Jordi Severini 1A. Georgina 2. Cowl 1A, Dereck Avery 1A, Eric Wright 2A, Blue AHPA 2 - Riley O'Brien 1G, Lucas Marek Tanel 1G, Cameron Kearley 1A, Anthony Logan Kidder 1A, Kate Collins 1A. 107 1G, Jonah Blaser 1A, Matt Walker 1A. 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Minor Bantam AA Tigers 2 - Spencer Green Ethan Medeiros 1G 2A, Jackson Galbraith 1G Stone, shutout, Christopher Sanita 1G, 1G, Nick Scott 1G, Brett Thiessen 1A, Shadoe 1A, Jake Iwai 1A, Curtis Manley 1A, Andrew Brayden Babineau 2G, Matthew Reeves 1G, Rep Games Storm 1A, Quentin Campbell 1A, Ryan Pearce 1A, Valerie McColl 1A. 101 Florida Red Matthew Sanita 1G 1A. 806 Pittsburgh Black Manson, shutout. Markham Waxers 0. Timbits 3 - Liam Graham 1G, Alexander Kok Continental Ingredients 0. Novice AA Tigers 7 - Evan Pringle 3G 1A, 1G, Nicholas Giorgio 1G, Dante D'Antonio 1A, Tyler Sawyer 2G, Ryan Cunniam 1G, Malcolm Orillia Terriers 5. Minor Bantam A Tigers 3 - Alexander Arcuri 1A, Gavin Hunter 1A. 801 Florida Red A.D.C Aluminum 1 - Stephen Johnston 1G, Luke Jarvis 1A. Barrie Colts 2. Graham Robinson 2G, Liam Beresford 2A, Faiello 1G, Justin Chalmers 1A, Jake Arcangeli Nathan Nealon 1A, Justin Pirie 1A, James 102 Boston Gold Timbits 2 - Carson Maybury 1A. 812 Dallas Kelly Green 1 - Matthew Novice AA Tigers 5 - Evan Pringle 3G 1A, Johnston 1G, Tait Snedeen 1A, Evan Jackson 1G, Caden McHenry 1G, Francesco Dinardo Roach 1G, Oliver Jones 1A. Ryan Cunniam 1G, Malcolm Johnston 1G, 1A. 1A, Alexander Ko 1A. 104 Los Angeles Cooper Judson 1A. TNT 3. Purple Timbits 2 - Owen Lalonde 1G, Devon 813 St Louis White 3 - Keith Jarvis 1G, Kienan Minor Bantam A Tigers 2 - Zac Cowl 1G, Bourrie 1G, Zoe Rodger 1A. Osborne 1G, Jason Mizuguchi 1G 1A, Mitchell Novice A Tigers 3 - Stefanie Baxter 1G, Sam Evan Jackson 1G, Austin Persaud 1A, Tait Waite 1A, Morgan Walker 1A. 811 Colorado Ashton 1G 1A, Jeremy Gonsalves 1G, Brendan Snedden 1A, Jake McKee 1A, Paul Neophytou 103 Toronto White Timbits 6 - Gianluca Burgandy 3 - Josh Lawlor 2G, Tyler Indos 1G, Sanford 2A. Barrie Colts 2. 1A. 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Harbaruk 1G, Evan Robertson 1G, Harris Goan 1A, Jessica Jollimore 1A, Anthony Bantam A Tigers 1 - Matthew Pryse 1G, Kyle 610 Los Angeles Grey AHPA 4 - Bradley 808 Philly Orange Pizza Pizza 5. 803 Toronto Iacovetta 1A. Fedec 1A, Quincy Ing 1A, Ethan Slimkowich, Snoulton 1G 2A, Johnny Sherwood 2G 1A, White Orr & Associates 3 - Bailey MIller 2G shutout. Stouffville Clippers 0. Christian MacGillvray 1G, Brenden Ruuskanen 1A, Liam Devlin 1A, Zachary Kroll 1A, Daniel Georgina 5. Minor Atom AA Tigers 3 - 1A, Andy Butler 1A. 606 Pittsburgh Black Antoniel 1G. Andrew Jorgensen 2G, Anthony Magnante 1G Bantam A Tigers 4 - Braden Casselden 1G, Rival Concepts 1 - Mitchell Law-Heese 1G, 1A, Jamie Stewart 2A, Nicholas Rountes 1A. Hayden Trask 1A, Andrew McDonald 1G 2A, William Ashton 1A, Parker Jackson 1A. 901 Florida Red Aurora Chyrsler 2. 904 Los Matthew Pryse 1G, Ryan Baskin 1G, Quincy Angeles Purple 2. 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Bantam A Tigers 2 - Hayden Trask 1G, Ryan 906 Pittsburgh Black Ruff N Redi 6. 902 Baskin 1G, Eric Archibald 1A, Quincy Ing 1A, 608 Philly Orange Pizza Pizza 4 - Nicholas Boston Gold CW Coops 2. Minor Atom AE Tigers 10. Newmarket 1. Jonathan McConnell 1A. Barrie Colts 1. Pearce 1G 1A, Matthew Neice 1G, Micheal Walsh 1G, Nathan Dinatale 1A, Colin Dyer 1G 905 St. Louis Blue 5. 903 Toronto White Georgetown 6. Minor Atom AE Tigers 0. Bantam AE Tigers 3 - Andrew Stobbe, 1A. 601 Florida Red Rogers 3 - Austin Waite Optimist Club of Aurora 3. shutout, Jimmy Brookes 1G, Massimo Longhin 2G, Alexander MacKinnon 1G, Jack Bishenden Minor Atom AE Tigers 10. East Gwillimbury 1G, William Brogan 1G, Connor Moody 1A, 2A, Patrick Bourrie 1A. 901 Florida Red Aurora Chyrsler 4. 905 St. Eagles 1. Jeffrey Lam 1A. East Gwillimbury Eagles 0. Louis Blue 3. 603 Toronto White Aurora Orthodontics 6 - Minor Atom AE Tigers 5. Burlington 4. 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THE AURORAN, Week of October 6, 2009 15 Rugby playoffs Aurora Barbarians romp to 42-8 quarter-final win The Aurora Barbarians Andrew Ziricino returning Brampton Beavers 27-24 Rugby Club played a from injury, and singles in overtime. methodical, even paced from winger Jeremy That game will be on game combining good Campbell, fly-half Aaron Saturday, October 24 at 3 defence and offensive Holt, prop-forward Dan p.m. at Fletcher`s Fields. skill in trouncing Stoney Resnick and Dr. G.W. The other semi-final Creek Camels 42-8 in Williams Secondary match up will feature quarter-final action of the School graduate Neil Oakville Crusaders which McCormick Cup Saturday Dunn. squeaked by the Irish at Fletcher`s Fields in “It may have looked Canadians Rugby Club Markham. easy but Stoney Creek is 11-8, home to The McCormick Cup is a very physical team,” Peterborough Pagans. symbolic of rugby Dunn said. “I`m glad we The upstart Pagans supremacy in Ontario had the dry field. It only defeated Brantford The Aurora Youth Soccer Club wound up its regular season last week by host- senior men`s competition gets harder from here on Harlequins 24-19 to ing the annual John Traganitis soccer tournament. It was estimated more than and features clubs from in.” become the first Division 3,000 people were in Aurora for the event. The 2009 edition of the tournament across the province. The local club will now B club to make it to the included more than 100 all-star squads from all over the province in both Although poor weather face Toronto Scottish semi-finals since the Ajax genders from ages eight to 18. Auroran photo by David Falconer all week had threatened RFC who defeated Wanderers did it in 1999. the field conditions, the grey skies brightened two hours before game time Atom A Tigers open and a light wind created a fast track that favoured the smaller and faster Aurora club. season with a bang Spreading the ball wide and with quick hands, the Barbarian run- the gate flying. Applying Wyndham-West. The Aurora Atom A ners created space and early pressure they did The biggest plays of Tigers began their regular opened up holes in the everything but score. the period however season play with a big Stoney Creek defence. Multiple scoring opportu- belonged to Tiger goalie weekend recently. The offensive spree nities, crashing the net Patrick Cruickshank. In their their home featured three trys from opener they met the and pouncing on After a defensive miscue, Schomberg Red Wings. rebounds were the watch the Eagles had a two- This is the first time words for this tiltand they man breakaway. Aurora these teams have played opened the scoring in the Recognizing the dan- not having met in the past first period when Reid ger, Cruickshank decided few years so the Tigers Carpenter dug the puck to charge out with an Seniors coaching staff had no out of the corner passed aggressive poke check, specific plan to start this back to Clayton Allen. knocking the puck away. game. Allen launched a puck Minutes after that, on Bridge "We have had these toward the Eagles net a penalty shot, players working hard in and Alex Wyndham-West Cruickshank again the pre-season and have scooped up the rebound proved to be a solid brick results been asking them to work wrapping around the wall. on the little things,” back of the net, tucking it The Eagles attacker Monday, September Coach Kevin Allen said. in nicely on the opposite moved in toward the net 28: N/S - Irene Kubica REMEDIAL READING “So far they have side. and took a great shot but and Isobelle Garrett; responded well and we With the puck seem- Cruickshank flashed the Mary Oglanby and Joan Does your child expect nothing less in ingly spending most of leather and stole the Rotenberg; Suzanne find reading a challenge? today's game." the time in the Eagles’ goal, maintaining the Nunn and Carole Bell. Obviously, the team end, the Tigers continued Tiger lead. 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Midway into the peri- onds left on the clock Tiger scorers were led od, the Tigers struck when the team was by Thomas Kostoff with again when Reid unable to clear the loose three, Alex Wyndham- Carpenter found the back puck, so the Tigers set- West, two, while Reid of the net after taking a tled for a 3-1 win and an Carpenter, Alexander pass from Thomas early season undefeated Simardone, Lucas Dane, Kostoff and Alex record. Kyle Rice, Eric McGhie and Colin McGoldrick added singles. HOMPSO Mark Carpenter won Funeral Home the first shut-out for the T N Tigers. 530 Industrial Pkwy. 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The Aurora Seniors play. ties for the 2009-2010 win- Association (ASA) has The play, which is a ter snow removal season. always had strong connec- Mystery/Thriller runs until If you are disabled and tions to Theatre Aurora and October 17th, and was very expect to require assis- now, at the dress rehearsal well received by the approv- tance, call 905-726-3737, for the Theatre’s latest play, ing audience. and determine if you qualify “Postmortem”, another pow- Ron Coe, who is among for the program and if you erful link has been forged. the leading personalities in do, please register for it Ushering patrons to their the wood shop, invited me sooner rather than later. seats was Judy Buchanan, in to the shop to view a proj- This program matches a leading member in today’s ect in progress. volunteers with residents of ASA no less, and if that was The project turned out to both Aurora and Newmarket not surprise enough, the be custom made decorative who qualify for it, and since Aurora Theatre Production Halloween items for the it requires careful adminis- Presented by listed her as the producer of Town’s festivities at tration to be effective, it the play. Sheppard Bush. clearly needs the coopera- Judy recently produced The project is not com- tion of those in need to “The Strange Case of Dr. pleted yet but it is progress- identify their needs accu- Calling all ghosts, goblins and friendly monsters! Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" for the ing well and originated with rately and early. ASA, a play well received by a request from the town for You must be 65 years of Come join us for a spooky night full of haunted trails, all who saw it, so it is was 26 feet of picket fencing, a age or older or disabled in ghost tales, bonfires, witches brew and many scary surprises! more a case of the unex- guillotine, and two sets of some manner, with no other pected than a complete sur- stocks, the kind once used resident at the address able Saturday, October 24, 2009 • Sheppard’s Bush, 6:00-9:00pm prise to find Judy producing by courts of law to lock up to perform the service. for Theatre Aurora. public mischief makers. Seniors are returning Event Event Partners So with great pleasure The project is construct- from holidays in increasing Sponsors and without reservations, I ed entirely of wood. numbers and with the offer congratulations to Ron is an enthusiastic leaves turning to the Judy for her role as produc- personality and he and the colours of autumn, indoor 5th Aurora Scouts er with Theatre Aurora. other wood workers enjoy activities grow steadily Tickets Theatre Aurora has this kind of challenge, which more popular. directed support to mem- suits their appetite for With the onset of fall and are $4.00 bers of the ASA for many enjoyable novelty employed more inclement weather Enjoy the per person! years thus enabling mem- in concert with their talents. looming, the weather now is Tickets are on sale October 9th bers to enjoy great live the- It will be interesting to certainly not the kind to decorated trails. for residents & October 16th atre. see how the town uses the spend outdoors for too long; Choose which trail All dress rehearsals are models. perhaps now is as good a for non-residents at the important because of the The popular program time as any to get involved to take - one for little Aurora Family Leisure essential process of search- ‘Woodworking with with the ASA in one or more goblins and big chickens Complex or the Stronach ing for flaws that may exist, Grandkids’ is run by this indoor activities; find one and one for those not and realizing ways of pre- same group, is among a list that invigorates the body or so faint of heart. Aurora Recreation Complex. senting the play at its of projects growing steadily, mind or both and leaves an sophisticated finest. and bears testimony to the appetite for more. Tickets are only The dress rehearsal pro- group’s enthusiasm and Years of added good life vides the first live audience creative talents. may be a result of a mem- sold in advance! for a play, and the percep- The Neighbourhood bership that improves social tion of the audience in this Network volunteer snow life and which provides out- process, renders their reac- removal program is expand- standing opportunities to Tickets are sold in advance. $4.00 per person and bring a flashlight. Please enter Sheppard’s Bush from Mary Street. tions as an integral part of ing its program for seniors find interests and build on Charitable BBQ will be set up on site. For more information please call 905-726-4762 or click onto www.e-aurora.ca the process fine tuning the and persons with disabili- them.

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