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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 11 No. 12 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of January 18, 2011 Day in court wasn’t The long-scheduled January 13 has been described as a Norwich getting this Norwich order endorsed hearing in the $6 million lawsuit former order – compelling a third party to that somehow they have forgotten to mayor Phyllis Morris took out against reveal the identities of anonymous submit the right paperwork, which three local bloggers, among others, posters on the Aurora Citizen Blog. gives you a sense of just how impor- failed to materialise last week after For Mr. Hogg, last week’s error is tant this is and such a sense of lawyers for Ms. Morris failed to file a indicative of the urgency of the case. urgency this is,” he said. motion confirmation notice. “It is disappointing that given the Mr. Hogg maintains that this is The news of the error came on the supposed urgency that Phyllis has to Please see page 12 Wednesday prior to the hearing. The hearing is now scheduled for Concert planned for children March 15. “I think what happened was that of woman killed Christmas Eve they forgot to confirm the motion and that is something that happens in prac- The York Regional Police Male Yonge Street. tice and you make do with that situa- Chorus will perform a one-hour ben- The benefit is slated to be held tion,” said Jordan Goldblatt, lawyer for efit concert for the children of Sunday, January 23rd beginning at the three named in the lawsuit – Jennifer Salandy, the 37-year-old 2.30 p.m. Richard Johnson, Elizabeth mother of three who died early There are 400 tickets available Bishenden, and former councillor Bill Christmas morning at Southlake and they cost $10 each,0 Hogg. Regional Health Centre as a result of Advance tickets are available by The case, which recently lost the an accident while she attempted to phoning York Regional Police authorization of Town Council, cutting exit the parking lot of the hospital Community Services at 905-830- the use of taxpayer dollars to fund Ms. Christmas Eve afternoon. 0303 extension 6709 or in Aurora at Morris’ suit, recently gained the involve- The chorus wilI perform in 905-727-9676. ment of the Canadian Civil Liberties Newmarket at Crossland Church on Tickets will also be available at Association as interveners to fight what Millard Avenue West, just west of the door on the day of the concert. Hayley Macneil stands beside her acrylic on canvas titled “Angelina” during an Aurora High School Grade 12 art exhibition held at the Aurora Cultural Centre last week. The Historian plans series Aurora resident was one of several who displayed everything from paintings, photography, sculpture to fashion at the show. See additional photo on Page 12. Auroran photo by David Falconer of Aurora discussions Aurora's distant and more the second instalment on "This is really talking about Briefly recent history will come alive Wednesday, February 15, the buildings around us and how once again beginning this week dubbed "A Virtual Mystery Tour of we can get some clues to at the Aurora Cultural Centre in Aurora", which asks residents Aurora's past, past appearance, Silent auction an inaugural series of discus- how well they know their Town. the history of things by looking at sions and presentations hosted The final scheduled instal- those buildings which survive." “This January, Put a ‘Spring’ in Your Step!” is a silent auction by local historian Jackie Stuart. ment of this inaugural series is The lectures come after what fundraiser to mark the wrap-up of the CHATS 2011 Walk for Wellness Ms. Stuart, who was curator of "Tomorrow's Heritage" which Ms. Stuart describes as "25 – a 40 kilometre virtual walk to raise funds for seniors’ programs and the Aurora Museum for 25 years, seeks to remind residents that years of preparation" as curator services in our community. has called her series: "Our "what we view as 'heritage' today of the museum. This is a free event, including food and soft drinks, and is open to Aurora Heritage: Taking a Closer was once new." "During those 25 years I took the public. Look." "I decided to talk about lots of pictures and the museum, Silent auction items will feature donations from local businesses The first lecture on aspects of our heritage which now the Historical Society, and artists including a wood in-lay picture, photographic wall art, a Wednesday, entitled "Looking can be seen, recognized by the acquired numbers of old pictures Eureka tent, Dell printer, hand-crafted jewellery, beautiful gift bas- Through the Layers: Clues to newest newcomer to Town, our donated to the Society and many kets, one-hour field time at the Aurora Sports Dome, golf at Delta Aurora's Past in Our Present physical surroundings, and con- of those were converted into Rocky Crest, and more. Surroundings" looks at changes centrating on our built environ- slides," she said. "I have been The event takes place Sunday, January 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at in topography and compares past ment rather than our natural envi- putting together very much a pic- CHATS, 126 Wellington Street West, Suite 103, Aurora. and present photos of many ronment, although that will come ture-based presentation using For more information, call CHATS, 905-713-6596. Aurora buildings. up to some extent," said Ms. those old slides." That lecture is followed with Stuart. Please see page 13 SOLID PINE Hard crafted in Canada BARRONS WAREHOUSE Coffee Makers 40 Engelhard Dr., Unit 14, Aurora Elite $114.95 (N.W. Corner of Industrial Pkwy. S. & Engelhard) 905-751-0533 WEBKINZ www.barronshome.net $9.99 Monday to Saturday 10–5 LIL’ KINZ Thursday to 6 pm $5.99 K-cups 25% OFF suggested retail! [email protected] 2 boxes for $22.00 2 - THE AURORAN, Week of January 18, 2011 COMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19 today at the Aurora Municipal Offices, 1 La Barge will be honoured by the Community person, which includes a three-course meal The Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Municipal Drive in Aurora, at 7.30 p.m. All are Living Newmarket/Aurora District at its ninth and are available at Aurora Used Books, 95 Street, presents the first in a three-lecture welcome but presenters need to register annual Community Tribute Dinner tonight. The Edward Street. Proceeds go to the Aurora- series “Our Aurora Heritage: Taking a Closer ahead of time at 905-953-7515 or event will be held at The Manor, Carrying Newmarket District of Community Living. Look”, an informative series of evening chats [email protected]. Place Golf & Country Club, 16750 Weston CONTINUING by local historian Jacqueline Stuart. Tonight’s FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 Road in Kettleby. The dinner is the major Trinity Anglican Church "Clothes Closet", feature is Looking Through the Layers: Clues Opening night at Theatre Aurora for ”A fundraising event of the year for Community located at 44 Metcalfe St., Aurora. is the local to Aurora’s Past in Our Present Surroundings. Streetcar Named Desire” the classical play by Living and all proceeds will go to support peo- source for gently used women's, children's and Complimentary admission and refreshments, Tennessee Williams, set in New Orleans, ple who have an intellectual disability. Tickets men's clothing. All monies raised are used to no registration required; starts at 7 p.m. which has challenged and entertained audi- are $125 each ($1,000 for a table of eight) and support the needy of Aurora, since it goes Wheelchair accessible at north entrance. For ences through the years with unforgettable can be purchased online through the directly to the "Welcoming Arms" Ministry. information phone 905-713-1818 or e-mail characters Blanche du Bois, Stella and Community Living website at www.clnad.com Open weekday mornings, 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 [email protected]. Stanley Kowalski. Produced by Special or by calling 905-898-3000, ext. 258. a.m. and Wednesday evenings 6.30 to 7.30 THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 Arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. THURSDAY, MARCH 24 p.m. The Bag Sale happens the last Monday of The first Aurora Chamber of Commerce Play continues January 29, February 3, 4, 5, 6 Embarrassed by your bare wrists? Get each month. Networking Breakfast of the New Year, spon- (matinee), 9, 10, 11 and 12. beading! Show off your sense of style with a * * * * sored by Honsberger Physiotherapy, is this FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 unique beaded backpack pin and a fashion- The Evergreen Choir, under the direction of morning at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club, 4 Today is the Aurora Chamber of Commerce able suede bracelet made at the Aurora Public Richard Heinzle, meets every Wednesday Pinnacle Trail, from 7.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. These Ski Day 11 at Osler Bluff Ski Club near Library from 6.30 to 8 p.m. This program is for afternoon in the West-McKenzie Hall of the popular breakfasts feature a hot buffet break- Collingwood. Tickets are $115 and the cost youngsters aged 9 to 14 and costs $8 which Aurora Seniors’ Centre. Members meet at 1.30 fast, formal networking, and a business card includes bus transportation, lift ticket, lunch includes all materials. p.m. and rehearsals are from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. exchange. Cost to Chamber members is $20, and après ski. SATURDAY, MAY 14 New members are always welcome. For more or $30 for guests. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 “I Love Rock & Roll” dinner dance takes information call the desk at 905-726-4767. SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Are you ready for some heat? Warm up place this evening at DiNardo’s Mansion on * * * * Opening Reception for Dorothy Clark with classical guitar music performed by Industrial Parkway South beginning at 6 p.m. The Aurora Probus Club meets every McClure “Then and Now” artist display, hap- Robert Carullo. Tracie and Daniel will dance Dance to the music of Freddie Vette and The second Wednesday of the month at the Aurora pens today at the Aurora Cultural Centre (for- the Tango, Rhumba and Salsa in full costume Flames and meet and have your picture taken Legion. Memberships consist of retired and merly Church Street School) from 1 p.m. to 4 and singer/actor Brent Titcomb will be featured with Elvis Presley, who is really Kevin Mills semi-retired PROfressional and BUSiness p.m. Dorothy will be in attendance. in Bessada and Arbic's original short play, How from Richmond Hill. Tickets sell for $60 a Please see page 15 * * * * Raven Stole the Sun. This is a fundraiser for Robbie Burns Night at the Aurora Legion, the Yellow Brick House Second Shelter, Serving you in Newmarket-Aurora 105 Industrial Parkway North, features a live Second Chances Capital Campaign. Tickets celtic-rock band, Hadrian’s Wall. Cocktails at 6 for the show at the Aurora Cultural Centre p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets, available from all are available online at www.pandoras members of the White Heather Pipes and boxsalon.com or by calling 289-221-0229. LOIS BROWN, M.P. Drums band or from the bar at the Legion They are $35 adult; $25 student/senior; or $95 Newmarket-Aurora starting Dec. 1, are $40 per person. for a family of four. SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 “This January, Put a ‘Spring’ in Your Step!” The annual Arctic Adventure takes place in is a silent auction fundraiser to mark the wrap- the Town Park today and is an opportunity to up of our CHATS 2011 Walk for Wellness – bundle up and take in some great outdoor a 40 km virtual walk to raise funds for seniors’ activities such as dog sled rides, snow shoe- Pre-Budget Consultation programs and services in our community. This ing, skating, live entertainment, professional free event, including food and soft drinks, is ice carving, fire-eating demonstration, chili open to the public and takes place today from cook-off and “snow” much more. The event Town Hall Meeting 1 to 3 p.m. at CHATS, 126 Wellington Street begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. West, Suite 103, Aurora. For more info, call For further information, check the Town w CHATS, 905-713-6596. ebsite at e-aurora.ca/arcticadventure. Thursday, January 27, 2011 TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Movie at the Seniors’ Centre is “Wall Street The Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosts 7:30 p.m. 2” (PG-13; 133 min) starring Michael Douglas, the Mayor’s Luncheon today. Aurora Mayor Shia LeBeouf and Susan Sarandon. Movie Geoffrey Dawe will be the keynote speaker starts at 6.30 p.m. sharp and the cost is $1.50 and will talk about the Town's development of Aurora Town Hall for members and $2 for non-members. Cost a new strategic plan and what that will mean Council Chambers includes the movie, refreshments and treats. for businesses in Aurora. The luncheon, spon- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 sored by the Character Community The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is host- Foundation of York Region, is being held at the 1 Municipal Drive, Aurora ing an information session, “How to Manage Tuscany Event Centre, 222 Edward St., Your Small Business Electricity Costs with Aurora. Networking starts at 11.30 a.m., fol- Have your say on the upcoming federal budget! Time-of-Use Rates” at the Aurora Public lowed by lunch. Cost is $40 for Chamber mem- Library in the Magna Room, from 6.30 p.m. to bers and $50 for guests – all are welcome but Residents are encouraged to make oral and/ 8 p.m. tonight. The event is sponsored by you must pre-register. Showcase tables are or written submissions. All are welcome but PowerStream, and is open to the public. Cost also available for $30 at this event. presenters need to pre-register. If you cannot is complimentary. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 Bowl For Kids Sake, presented by the Big attend the meeting you are welcome to submit Aurora Seniors’ Centre presents a day at a Brothers Big Sisters of York, will hold its Aurora your suggestions to the consituency office. casino and bingo hall. Participants will get a Community Day today from 1 to 5.30 p.m. at $10 slot voucher which can be used at the Gateway Café and Lanes. Call Mary Lynn Georgian Downs and a $15 bingo play pack- Stephenson at 905-726-2149, extension 305 For information call age to be used at the Boardwalk Gaming to book a lane for your team. 905-953-7515 Centre in Barrie. Free lunch is also provided at * * * * or email [email protected] the bingo centre. Cost for the day is $20. For Explore different colours, textures and further information to sign up, visit the recep- designs in glass with Daniela Weston while tion centre at the seniors’ building or contact you create your own unique stained glass sun Lois Brown, M.P. Michelle Stemer at 905-727-3123, extension catcher at the Aurora Public Library. Event 16600 Bayview Ave., Ste. 206 3611 or via e-mail at [email protected]. costs $15 which includes all materials and is Newmarket ON K1A 0A6 * * * * open for youngsters ages 9 to 14. Event lasts 905-953-7515 Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown holds a two hours and begins at 1.30 p.m. www.loisbrown.ca Pre-Budget Consultation meeting to hear your WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 suggestions for the upcoming federal budget Retired York Regional Police Chief Armand

Builders’ Blowout THE AURORAN, Week of January 18, 2011 - 3 Pet cemetery might be lost to development The Town of Aurora is castle owned by a friend," and based on a series of arti- doing further investigation into wrote Ms. Stuart. "He did not cles she had written for the heritage significance of a return to Russia but stayed on Maclean's Magazine," contin- pet cemetery on Yonge Street, in Scotland, worked as a gar- ued Ms. Stuart. "The book just south of Vandorf Sideroad. dener and groundskeeper at includes a few photos of Concerns have been the castle, and became mas- graves in Happy Woodland, raised by residents in the com- ter of Dear Little Snowflake, a one of them said to show the munity in recent months West Highland Terrier." shadowy spirit figure of a dog regarding the site since Arriving in Canada and already lying in the grave just reports surfaced that the fea- settling in Aurora in the 1920s, dug for him. ture might be lost if the proper- Mr. Blochin purchased land "This illustrates a long and ty, adjacent to Kennel Inn, on the west side of Yonge sometimes poignant chapter were to be developed. Street named Silverdale on paranormal events involv- The Pet Cemetery, Happy Farm, and designed a stone ing dogs." Woodland, was founded in the house for the site, where he Anne Elizabeth Blochin early 1930s, according to a created kennels to breed the died in 1946 at the age of 44, heritage report prepared for terriers. and following re-marriage and the Town by local historian Marrying Wilson in 1929, becoming a widower for a Jackie Stuart. they eventually created Happy second time, Victor Blockin In her report, Ms. Stuart Woodland, in which they built died in 1978. related about how the site, a stone memorial to their pets, The property was sold to founded by Victor P. Blochin, a emblazoned with the legend, Kennel Inn in 1975. Major in the Russian Red "Our Dear Pets: they lived A further report on the Army, and his wife Anne happy and died beloved - site from the Town's Elizabeth Wilson, founding Anne Elizabeth and Victor Department of Heritage editor of Chatelaine Magazine, Blochin, 1933." Planning is expected soon, came into being. "Anne Elizabeth wrote a said Jason Ballantyne, "After suffering shell-shock book, That Dog of Yours, pub- Aurora's Manager of Wellington Gallery, just west of Yonge Street, has acquired a rare painting by and a temporary loss of hear- lished my Macmillan in 1941, Corporate Communications. Canadian artist Jim Reid, and it’s on display in the front window. Gallery ing, [Blochin] was granted a owner Emil Simon is at the right of the painting. six-month leave which he spent in Scotland, living in a Auroran photo by David Falconer DAMIR VRANCIC LAW OFFICE BUSINESS LAW, Report error wouldn’t REAL ESTATE, WILLS & ESTATES

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To the editor, that’s engineer talk meaning “Fix the Leaky Pipes!” Water, in its many forms, is Good news for Aurora: a big in the news as we start process is underway to insert this new decade. liners into leak-prone pipes, Fluffy snow crystals have without digging up the whole turned airports into dormito- street and replacing the ries, normally dry places are pipes. under liquid water and All the while, the individual Aurorans complain because water supply is maintained. water bills are higher than However, it is still expen- they were last year. sive. Canadians know that we Are we just wimpy sit next to a great reservoir of Canadians, complaining if liquid fresh water – the Great Boxing Day sales don’t last all Lakes – about 22,000 cubic year? What goes into our new kilometres. water bill, and why? Although it is recharged by Last week, The Auroran brought you three pictures in this spot showing the installation and finished A favourite whipping boy is the rains, this supply is not the harmonized sales tax. infinite. product of the Aurora street railway that ran north and south on Yonge Street. The gauge was similar to Taxation is a major source Aurora expects a 40 per the Canadian National Railway in the town’s south end, so when a boxcar was to be delivered to Collis of government revenue – the cent increase population by Leather, it was simple to remove the car from the main line and shove it north to Wellington Street and price we pay for having a gov- 2031. Does that mean 40 per then to Collis on the street railway. This week, we show you the type of transportation you could expect ernment. cent more water pipes or to ride on if you were travelling those rails, that went from Toronto up to Sutton. The radial railway that Back when Canada had a water usage? branched out from the city went as far west as Grimsby. Above is a photo of a windows-boarded up (no, large manufacturing sector, Notwithstanding those we don’t know why) Shunter #59. The picture was taken October 25th, 1928. there was a 13.5 per cent who complain about summer Manufacturer’s Sales Tax watering restrictions, conser- (hidden at wholesale) plus vation is the most economical Letter to the Editor small provincial sales taxes at way to meet those demands, retail. with limited additional pipe. As the manufacturing The regional program stream shrank, in 1991 “Water for Tomorrow” has Cost of operating computer the Mulroney government installed showerheads and replaced the MST with the 5 toilet flappers to help reduce per cent Goods & Services our water usage. It is working Tax. Now the GST is blended with industries to find ways to will increase, reader claims do more with less water. It is with the PST, just short of its To the editor, When most people hear home network. Xbox. Although now with the working, but we Canadians 20th birthday. The perceived talk of “large downloads” and We paid for them, in some new changes coming into are still water hogs. problem is that some previ- As I turn on my computer Internet Providers cracking cases we pay extra for the effect, when I find a movie on The Conference Board of ously exempt items, like water to begin this letter, I log into down on “excessive users”, to fuller online experience, and Netflix I want to watch, I’ll be Canada web site reports, bills, are now included. Windows and receive a notifi- most this brings up thoughts now we will be expected to checking to see how much “Canada’s water consumption Another concern is how cation that an update is avail- of people using file sharing, or pay yet again, each month, more, on top of the fee I have was 1,494 cubic metres per governments balance servic- able for Java. peer-to-peer programs to due to these new bandwidth already paid to Netflix, the capita in 2000. In their homes es and the costs of those Something I’ve seen a share music and movies restrictions. movie might end up costing alone, Canadians used over services. hundred times before and across the internet. Higher monthly bills will me. Again, paying more for 300 litres of water per person Services deemed to be a never really given much But with the prevalence of result in people placing more services that I already pay for. per day. Canada’s water con- “general good” are funded thought to. so many internet connected restrictions on usage, watch- I use an online backup sumption per capita was over from general revenue. But this time something devices found in almost every ing their bandwidth meter, service called Crashplan. All nine times greater than that of In other cases, the user else crosses my mind; how home, and with legitimate making sure they’ll be able to of my computer files are the U.K., the best performer, pays all or part of the service big is the update? How much online video and music afford their internet bill for the backed up daily to their and more than double that of cost. Water is a good exam- data will be downloaded to my streaming services being month. secure servers, leaving me the 16-country average. ple. computer? I read each of the introduced, “large downloads” I don’t use it myself, but I the peace of mind that if our Canada ranks second to As people began to settle prompts that come up on my is something that now applies know there are a number of home was broken into or any- last on this indicator and at Machell’s Corners in the screen, a little more closely to everyone, whether they people that purchase music, thing was destroyed in a fire, earns a “D” grade. Only the early 1800’s, water came than previously, looking for fully realize it or not. movies and television shows all of my files and programs U.S. consumes more water from shallow wells – holes some indication of file size, I have an Xbox360. I use it through Apple’s iTunes. would be safe. per person, at 1,682 cubic dug in the ground. but I see nothing. I go ahead to watch videos, play online Having paid for your Already paying an annual metres per capita. Ten of Later the name changed with the update, but not with- multiplayer games with videos, perhaps in High fee for the service, I may well Canada’s peer countries had to Aurora and the wells were out some concern. friends, download game Definition format, download- have to give up this peace of water consumption below the drilled, becoming deeper and The issue? Something as demos, and to purchase and ing them, and then being mind in order to keep my average of 641 cubic metres more sanitary, all at the simple as a software update download full games through charged again at the end of internet bill at an affordable per capita.” owner’s expense. on my computer may actually Microsoft’s Xbox Live service. the month due to the size of level. So what’s to do? At a pub- Eventually the town estab- end up costing me money. As my monthly bandwidth the videos themselves, is As an addition to this full lic scale, better building codes lished wells, laid pipes and The new Usage Based allotment from my Internet completely unfair. online backup service, I also can enforce plumbing that delivered safe water to the Billing systems coming into Provider disappears, I will I subscribe to Netflix. I use a service called Dropbox. captures greywater from the homes at a fixed, flat rate. place with the big Internet simply stop using it. I have have been using it on both my This enables me to keep cer- Taxation now supported the sink and tub to water the gar- Providers in Canada will already paid for my Xbox, the home computers and my Please see page 6 den and to flush the toilet. operation. mean a lot more restriction use of the online service Better engineered toilets In 1971, when the and monitoring of the things through my Xbox Live Gold will further reduce the flush Regional Municipality York we do every day. account, the games them- volume. But changes in regu- “Aurora’s Independent was created by the Davis gov- Products we have already selves, and for my internet lations take lots of time. Community Newspaper” ernment, the supply and qual- paid for, services we have access. ity control of water was cen- On the personal scale the already subscribed to (along With Usage Based Billing I Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. simplest thing is conservation. at 95 Edward Street, tralized. with their monthly or annual will be expected to pay yet Unfortunately this requires Aurora, L4G 1W1 The regional members bills) will now be subject to again if I don’t monitor my the hardest thing - a change were left with local distribu- overage fees, adding more usage closely enough. Publisher Emeritus of attitude. tion, collecting the fees and cost onto what we already I should not be paying Rosemary Schumaker fielding complaints, over Think of your water behind pay. more for services that I Production which they often had little con- the tap as if you went to the Editorial Cynthia Proctor Where we could once pay already pay for. Ron Wallace [email protected] street and brought it in, one [email protected] trol. Residential water meters a single monthly bill for our This does not only apply to appeared later, making the pail-full at a time. Photography internet, we will now be pay- people with Xbox 360’s, but Brock Weir David Falconer Or, think of it costing five to [email protected] [email protected] user more individually ing not only the bill, but also also to anyone with a Sony accountable for water use. ten times more, as it does Advertising Main Number the extra fees for having used Playstation or a Nintendo Wii Bob Ince 905-727-3300 Both Aurora and the now in Europe. [email protected] more data than the Internet in their home. Classifieds Region state a commitment to As a society we have Diane Buchanan Service Providers think we It would be safe to assume 905-727-7128 “a long-term capital rehabilita- accepted taxation as a sup- [email protected] [email protected] should be using. that the majority of people in Trish Miller-Kostin Facsimile Machine tion strategy that supports a port for governments. We [email protected] I have a few internet con- this country that have an 905-727-2620 have also accepted “sin full cost pricing model for nected devices in my home internet connection have at water and wastewater taxes” – on tobacco and alco- Editorial policy aside from just a computer. least one of these gaming Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not hol – as a revenue stream necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name services.” Most Canadians would devices in their home. and a restraint on usage. and phone number, although number will not be published, and be limited to 600 words. This means that the bal- agree that a household with a Even if it’s in your son’s or Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. ance is shifting towards “user Should water be on that single computer used simply daughter’s room and you Advertising policy pay,” rather than support from list? for checking email and doing never actually use it yourself, Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of general revenues. This coin- online banking is no longer it’s the same as any other an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the follow- Gordon Barnes ing edition. cides with the need for infra- the norm in our society. computer connected to your structure refurbishment - Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of January 18, 2011 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Customer Service - reader responses By Stephen Somerville

My column two weeks ago regarding customer service that NEED constant supervision. By involving the manag- questions and concerns are addressed quickly and with or I should say, the lack of it in certain instances, certainly er this will give him the information he requires to assist compassion. struck a chord with a number of readers judging by the them (hopefully) to be better employees. “I know that we are blessed to have a number of won- amount of e-mails I received. “Thank you for the opportunity to respond and hopeful- derful vets in York Region, and for that I am thankful. This letter is from reader Kent Dinning. ly to help you resolve your problem. However, the Aurora Animal clinic team in our minds is the "I enjoy reading your column. I was reading your article “Good luck, I hope that you have as much success as I very best of the best. this week in The Auroran about customer service. I hope have had in dealing with the same type of situation." “Dr. McLean is a wonderful and caring vet and human you told the manager about how you felt, it may not have Isobel Dietrich being. Words cannot convey our very deep gratitude for helped but I am learning that we all need to speak up when his expert care and kind manner displayed to our Scout. this happens or nothing will ever change." The following letter represents what is best about cus- “In a time where many of us are all too well aware of the tomer service in our community. pitfalls of poor customer service, what a delight and sheer Here's another letter. pleasure to be served by such compassionate and wonder "Dear Stephen: individuals. We will never be able to repay Drs. McLean "Good morning Stephen, I would like to take the time to comment on your recent and Hanson and their fantastic team for their commitment “I was visiting a friend recently and had the opportunity article entitled "Customer service in Aurora- Round IV." I to our pet. to read The Auroran paper and subsequently your column. have a personal story that I would like to share with you “If you need a terrific vet with a heart of gold and a real “You were a bit distressed due to the lack of service in around this subject. love of animals I encourage you to give the Aurora Animal some retail stores. I too have found that service seems to “In March of 2009, our beloved miniature pinscher Clinic a call. be lacking in some stores BUT rather than stand silently as Scout, was diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer. Scout “With our deepest respect and admiration," you did (and many others do this as well) I approach the has been a patient of Dr. D. McLean at the Aurora Animal D. Carson, P. Strauch, and Scout manager and ask that they put more staff on the floor/cash Clinic since around 2007. “Throughout this period Scout Aurora out/tellers, whatever. has been under the skilled care of Drs. McLean and “As long as no one brings this to the managers' atten- Hanson as well as their wonderful support team of profes- I thank those who sent me e-mails on this topic; I will tion nothing will be done to remedy the situation. I always sional veterinarian technicians. have more to say on this matter in two weeks time. ask politely but firmly and to date have always had an “We came to know of the Aurora Animal Clinic when we In the meantime, please remember, a happy customer immediate positive response. were referred by a family friend who also has had the good means a customer that will be coming back. “May I also add that you noted some employees in the fortune of having their dog treated there. Every visit Cheers. immediate area that appeared to be otherwise occupied begins with a warm and genuine hello and question about that could have been of assistance, did nothing to help. Scout's welfare. We are made to feel valued and that Stephen can be contacted at: This indicates to me that they are the type of employees these professionals really do care about our pet. All our [email protected]

Frankly Speaking Have your say By Frank Klees

"If you don't get involved in the political process, That's why I have arranged for each household to "Have Your Say Ontario" survey, and as always I invite you are destined to be governed by those who do". receive delivery of a survey in the next few days enti- your questions and comments either to my website at Anyone who has ever looked at my business card tled... "Have Your Say Ontario". www.frankklees.com where you can also find a link to has seen that quote. I encourage you and your family to complete this the survey if you prefer to complete it on-line, or you It's there because I believe it is more than a trite survey and return it by mail or deliver it to my Aurora can call me at 905-750-0019. saying. constituency office. I believe that active engagement of the electorate You will have the opportunity to register your opin- in the political process is the very foundation of our ions on a variety of issues, prioritize allocation of tax democratic system of government. dollars and make specific recommendations as to pol- To abdicate that responsibility, is to undermine icy priorities. democracy itself. If the questionnaire does not include the issues 100 Watts I was recently asked what I thought was the reason you believe should be considered, please feel free to for people's cynicism towards politics. write in your proposals. By Christopher Watts My response? People's apathy and lack of involve- As your representative in the legislature, and as a ment in the political process. member of the PC Caucus, I will ensure that your We all know the saying : "the candle that burns twice as If people were engaged in the political process, views are included in our policy deliberations. bright, lasts half as long." they would know that they can have a say, not only in I also want to encourage you to become involved in Bringing that into 2011, a typical laser in a laser cutter will who represents them, but in determining policy priori- the election process as we head toward the provincial produce about 100 watts of light. ties and in the allocation of their tax dollars. The election to be held on October 6th this year. Much more than a 100 watt light bulb, because most of more people disconnect from politics, the less influ- Of course, I would welcome your support as we the power in a light bulb goes into heat rather than light, and ence they have on outcomes of elections and on the begin to plan our re-election campaign, but if your the light that is produced goes off in all directions rather than decisions their governments make. political principles are not aligned with mine, I encour- being concentrated into one direction. And it only stands to reason that the less influence age you to engage with the political party of your Something to think about is how you shed your light in people feel they have, the more cynical they get about choice, and get involved. everyday life. politics, politicians and government at all levels. I look forward to receiving your comments on the Are you more like a light bulb or a laser beam? 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of January 18, 2011 Letters to the Editor Pole Walking Open House set for golf club Saturday

To the editor, this time because on Clinic at St. Andrews Valley [email protected], call reports about the health provided at the Open Saturday, January 22, 2011 Golf Club at 10 a.m. 416-804-0938 or visit benefits of Nordic Pole House. It has been a while since from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., The club is located just http://www.shawnnisbet.co walking available in I have written to you about I will be hosting my Second north of St. John’s m. scientific publications. Shawn Nisbet the "Free Nordic Pole Annual "Nordic Pole Sideroad, west of Bayview Nordic Pole Walking Coffee and tea will be Aurora Walking Clinics" that I con- Walking Open House" and I Avenue. burns up to 46 per cent tinue to teach every other would love to spread the This is the perfect exer- more calories per minute weekend in Aurora. work of this Open House to cise for anyone, of any age than regular walking. Dust will set off We have now taken this the general public through of any fitness level. It increases heart and wonderful low impact exer- The Auroran. Don't forget to RSVP cardiovascular training up fire alarm-reader cise into 12 hospitals and Nordic Pole Walking especially if you would like to 22 per cent and incorpo- are working with many helps you get healthier this to borrow a set of Noridixx rates 90 per cent of all body To the editor, item is, the house that I health organizations in year, and as part of the Poles. muscles. am living in was built in Ontario. It is very exciting. Open House, I will host a For more information There are approximately The fire alarm went off 1996. I am contacting you at Free Nordic Pole Walking contact Shawn Nisbet at 350 clinical and scientific at around 5:20 a.m. It has the original fire I was sound asleep. alarms x2. I have never jumped out A firefighter took the Computer operation may cost more of my bed that fast ever! upper one apart and blew I took a shirt to fan it the dust out of it and said I majority are more than capa- updates for any of the soft- It is not too late to change From page 4 and it stopped finally. should replace it. ble of streaming video from ware installed on your com- this. As with this letter, there tain files in sync across all of I could not smell any I did not know to dust YouTube and puter, will also be added to are ways of making sure peo- my computers, as well as my smoke but I checked the the fire alarm on the ceil- a number of other online your total data consumption. ple are informed about this Smartphone. house. ing. services. I’ll admit, these software issue and how, in the end, it A very handy and reliable I called 911 and an So I hope other people With the new Usage updates, each on their own, will affect their daily lives. service, but also one that engine arrived quietly. are aware of the care of Based Billing, my phone is are usually not very large, The companies and serv- uses data over my home Two men came in and their fire alarms. one more device connected and so it would be easy to ice providers, like the ones I internet connection. Again, I checked the fire alarm that I still do not know what to my network when at home, dismiss them. But when mentioned above, should pay an annual fee for this went off. triggered it to go off but I using up the limited band- added together with the web also be made aware, that if service, but may end up being They checked the car- am glad it did. width, and eventually costing surfing, online banking and things continue down this charged even more on top of bon monoxide and took Thank you to the Aurora me even more by the end of shopping, emailing, road they will in fact be losing that as a result of the new readings. It was okay. Fire Department. the month. Youtubing, Facebooking, customers, as a lot of us will Usage Based Billing. They checked the fur- There are also certain video/audio streaming, online simply not be able to afford I use Last.fm. This is an nance also. Dorothy Gummersall things that are harder to con- gaming (on PC or console), their services due to the extra online radio service that cus- The purpose of this Aurora tomizes radio stations for me trol in our online world when it and all the other random data fees being charged by our based on my listening habits. comes to data consumption; transfer that we have never Internet Providers. I sometime have it playing for Windows Update is a perfect really had to think too much Our society is evolving. His tax increase was 10 per cent most of the day as I do things example. about in the past, this Online services and connect- around the house, but this will These are the fixes issued adds up. ed devices have become an To the editor, first evidence of constraint have to stop, as I can’t risk the by Microsoft for their Windows And the higher the data integral part of our daily lives, reflecting taxpayers finan- constant data stream pushing Operating System that, in consumption climbs, the high- for both work and pleasure. Got my 2011 interim cial hardships and coun- my internet bill up and up. most people’s cases, down- er the bill will be at the end of The cost of these devices property tax notice. cil's anticipated expendi- I have friends that use load and install automatically the month. and services is something we A ten per cent ture control. VoIP services; Voice over IP in the background. I certainly don’t like the weigh at the time of purchase, increase! (internet telephone, as The only User intervention idea, nor do I think it’s fair, that but now there will be an addi- It is encouraging to Alex Vander Veen opposed to the normal tele- required is after the updates at the end of any given tional factor to consider; how receive the new council's Aurora phones most are familiar are finished installing, you get month, I might find myself much more will I have to pay with). that familiar prompt that your very close to the bandwidth each month to my Internet These services, such as system needs to be restarted. allotment given to me, and Provider in order to use Vonage and Skype, eliminate And so the questions: how having to decide if uploading them? the need for an extra tele- much data was downloaded that new video to Facebook is phone bill in their homes, and during this process? If you worth an extra dollar or two J. Martin provide long distance sav- were already very close to on my internet bill, or having Aurora ings. your monthly bandwidth to weigh the cost of emailing But with the overage fees allowance, did this push you the photos I took at Christmas Reader liked charged by the Internet over? Did these updates to my family. Westhill stories Providers, they will no longer actually end up costing you Why should my Internet be the money saving services more money? Provider get to cash in on To the editor, they were meant to be. The last time I installed my things that are supposed to In addition to the PC’s, lap- copy of Microsoft Office be free? Re: OMB Westhill tops, and the Xbox I have in (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and I already pay for my inter- my house, I also have a Outlook), I remember a num- net access, as I always have, Your coverage of the clos- Smartphone. ber of updates being required but now that will not be ing arguments of the OMB 100’s of I recently made the switch through Windows Update, enough. In order to keep my hearing last week was excel- to an Android based phone, and they were not small in bill at a reasonable level I will lent. but this will also apply to any- size. be expected to monitor the This has been a long, one who has an iPhone, Having already purchased usage of every internet con- contentious debate and your LIGHTING Blackberry, or any other inter- the software, I don’t believe I nected device in my home articles demonstrated a good net enabled phone that can should be charged again for (including friends that might understanding of the many connect to a Wi-Fi network. installing the necessary stop by with their laptop, net- complex issues and present- When at home I keep my upgrades. book or Smartphone), and in ed them clearly and objec- IDEAS phone connected to my home As careful as you might be some cases will be forced to tively. Wi-Fi. in regards to the data being eliminate certain things and Anyone who has a transferred in your household, cancel certain services alto- Susan Jones Smartphone knows that making sure the next bill to gether. 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The York Region of a school's French comfortable with the lot- sent by various parents on close of the process after again using a random District School Board is immersion program are tery system as it is," she the subject and we've cer- February 14 for those ranking basis. pressing ahead with plans not given preferred regis- said. "I don't really under- tainly answered numerous schools that have ade- "Any students who to overhaul the French tration consideration to stand what is stopping the telephone calls and had quate capacity or have remain on the list beyond immersion registration keep siblings in the same Board from considering conversations with many fewer students registering the capacity of that desig- process, despite a last- program. sibling priority when they people who feel, as a than they have places, the nated school to accommo- ditch attempt from parents For Aurora parent Kate already allow it for kinder- number of parents did last places will simply be date them will be last week to get the Board Kurtz, who has her three garten. night," Ross Virgo, assigned to those stu- assigned a place in the to change its mind. daughters enrolled at "It's not a question of spokesman for the York dents who have regis- overflow schools and the More than 120 con- Lester B. Pearson Public denying any child French Region District School tered. school board will provide cerned parents from School, the two eldest immersion, they have said Board, told The Auroran "In any schools where school bussing to and across the Region enrolled in the French that, which is great, it is following the meeting. we have more registrants from school and will descended on the School Immersion program, just that they don't seem "[They] take the posi- than we have places in the accommodate those bus Board's Wellington Street Monday's meeting was an to make it a priority to tion that families with chil- designated schools we transportation needs for building to have their voic- indication that this con- keep families together. At dren already enrolled in a will be having a computer- all students who need it." es heard at the Board's cern is widespread. the end of the day, I'm program ought to be given ized ranking system that Newmarket's Mazo De regularly scheduled "The Board has made it sort of disappointed a preference and a priori- will rank students on a La Roche Public School Standing Committee of seem like it is just in because I don't think we ty over those families that random basis from one to has been earmarked as Trustees meeting last Aurora that we're being so will be able to change don't have children the total number of people an overflow school for Monday. caught up on that siblings anything and that makes already enrolled in a pro- who are registering and Aurora French Immersion Parents object to the should have priority, but me sad." gram and we just don't places will be assigned students. school board's new "lot- we are not the only ones," From the perspective of feel that that is an equi- tery system" for Grade 1 she said. the school board, giving table approach for provid- French Immersion regis- She said she has the siblings priority in the reg- ing access to program- tration, which will replace impression the Board is istration process would ming. As a result, the their former "first come not "prepared to listen to "create a disadvantage" board is proceeding with first served" process next what parents want". for families that do not its plans to conduct 2 orchard heights blvd., unit 38, aurora, on L4G 3W3 month. "I understand their already have kids enrolled French immersion online 905.751.0001 • www.sinkorswimtaoos.ca Their concerns lie in point about wanting to be in the program. registration beginning the fact students whose fair to everyone but I "Board staff have February 1." siblings are already haven't heard any parents responded to well over Pre-registration for the enrolled in higher grades speak up about being 100 emails that have been French Immersion pro- gram begins on February Wednesday, January 26th, 2011, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm 1 and can be accessed Open House and Studio Tour • Meet and Greet the Sta Refreshments available! Visit www.sinkorswimtattoos.ca for more details! Dorothy’s show expected through the Board's web- site at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca. PARK PLACE MANOR to draw busloads of people Families without Paintings started to arrive The exhibition opens at a still life watercolour, there is access to the internet can HAIR SALON last week at the Aurora the centre on January 22 and an illustration of a very whim- receive assistance in the 15055 Yonge St. Cultural Centre in advance of runs through March 26. sical or mythical creature, process at any school or the upcoming exhibition cele- The opening reception on and some of the ones I am York Region District Perm $70 • Colour $55 • Hi Lite $70 brating the life, work, and January 22 is open for all and looking at are from the School Board Board loca- Price includes Cut, Style & HST. career achievements of the artist will be in atten- 1950s, but they will be span- tion, according to Mr. prominent local artist Dorothy dance for the occasion. ning the whole scope." Virgo. Gift Certificates Available Clark McClure. One of the highlights of If early reports are any "It is a very simple $10 off first visit The Centre began hang- the exhibition is of Ms. Clark indication, this Saturday's process that requires a ing the pictures this week for McClure's early work. reception will be well attend- minimal amount of infor- For information, call Bess 416-562-6305 the exhibition, "Dorothy Clark Describing the painting ed. mation and following the McClure: Then and Now - A included in the exhibition "We're hoping that the Retrospective", in what the which Ms. Clark McClure mayor will be here and I 20112011 TOWN BUDGETBUDGET PUBLIC MEETING Centre's Executive Director, completed at the age of 13, know they are bringing a bus Monday,Mondayy,, JanuaryJanuary 31,31, 2011 Laura Schembri, said is "is Ms. Schembri says it is "very load of seniors in," Ms. 7 p.m. in CouncilCouncil ChambersChambers the biggest thing we've well done". Schembri added. "They have AuroraATAurora TownTown HallHll done." "You would find it difficult already booked a bus at 1 MunicipalMunicipal Drive, AuroraAurora "I am in my office right to believe that someone at Hollandview Trail where she now looking at have a dozen the age of 13 could work at is a resident, and we have You’reYYoou’re invited to... beautiful framed works," Ms. that level," she said. people coming in from the COCOMMENTMMENT OONN THE Schembri told The Auroran "Some of the ones I am Varley Gallery in Unionville last week. looking at now are of a beau- and coming in from 20201111 TTOWNOWN BUDBUDGETGET "We're really excited about tiful Spanish woman ready to Markham, so I think a lot of it and I think the public is dance in fancy costume, people will want to honour SoonSoon council will be discussingdiscussing our town's 2011 Budget*.Budget*. IfIf you have going to be really surprised there is a landscape, there is her." suggestions or concerns about the budget allocationallocation forfor the followingfollowing because, as this is an accu- topics, pleaseplease attendattend ourour Monday,Mondayy,, January 31 meemeetingting at 7 p.m. mulation of her life's work, the *Please*Please note,note, datesdates andand timestimes are subjectsubjjgect to change.change. earliest painting we have from her is from age 13 right DateDate StartStart Time BudgetBudget TopicTToopic up to the work she is doing at TookTToook DDriverrriivveer TTrTrainingrraaiinniinng Sat.,Sat., FeFeb.b. 5 9 a.m.a.m. this stage in her life. CapitalCapital ExpendituresExpenditures "It is truly her life's work (i.e.(i.e. MajorMajor repairsrepairs to roads,roads, and the variety, the different aanddds stillsttiilll ccan’tan’’ttdt ddrdrive?rriivvee? buildings,buildings, sewers,sewers, etc.)etc.) styles... it is going to be an Mon.,Mon., Feb.Feb. 7 7 p.p.m.m. CapitalCapital ExpendituresExpenditures eye-opener for people and it's (i.e.(i.e. New projectsprojects relatedrelated to getting very exciting for us as infrastructure, buildings,buildings, etc.)etc.) they come through the door." WeWe cancannh help!ellpp! TBD ((Feb.Feb. 12 or 14)14) 9 a.m.a.m. OperatingOperating BuBudgetsdgets forfor CouncilCouncil,, Aurora OfficeOffice ofof the CAO,CAO, Parks & Recreation,Recreation, ForForm moreorei informationnformation aaboutbouto oururi individualndividual InfrastructureInfrastructure & Environmental,Environmental, Seniors’ ddrivingriving llessonsessons ((standardstandardo orra automatic)utomatic) Corporate & FinancialFinancial andand LegalLegal Services aandndo oururr roadoadt testest ppackagesackages Mon.,Mon., Feb.Feb. 28 7 p.p.m.m. OperatingOperating BuBudgetsdgets forfor Building & Duplicate Bylaw,Bylaww,, CustomeCustomerr & LegislativeLegislative and ccallall9 905-726-413205-726-4132o orre email:mail: PlanningPlanning ServicesServices Bridge [email protected]@youngdrivers.co Mon., Mar.Marr.. 7 7 pp.m..m. OperatingOperating BudgetsBudgeets for CorporateCorporate Revenue & ExpendituresExpenditures and LibraryLibrary results andand Fire ServiceServicess NNextext YoungYoYoung DriversDrivers coursecou (in-class/in-car) Monday, January 10 - January 22 Mon., Mar.Marr..21 21 TBD TBD North/South: Frank Lablans inin AAuroraurora sstartst January 31st and Dennis McFadden; Can't make the JanuaryJanuary 31 meeting?meetin g? YouYYoou can provideprovide youryour budgetbudget Bernie O’Brien and Mary Saturday(two( weekends). & Sunday suggestionssuggestions at wwwwww.e-aurora.ca/2011budget.e-aurora.ca/2011budget or emailemail them to Oglanby; Lucille Sequeira [email protected]@e-aurora.ca and Dave Legallais. East/West: Frank Henriques Please staystay tuned to www.e-aurora.cawwww.e-aurora.ca and the and Irene Doran; Carolynn Town'sTown's Notice Board (published(published everyevery TuesdayTuesday Liddy and Christine Woolley; TThehe BannerBanner Greta Ogden and Judy in newspapenewspaper)er) for the latest budgetbudget Salmon. meetingmeeting information (i.(i.e.e. topicstopics and dates).dates). THE AURORAN, Week of January 18, 2011 - 9

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Graham Ralph 1G, Kyle Rojas 1A, Lucas Poleto 3A, Dylan Cross 1A, Hayden Sands 1A. M Atom AE - Aurora 6 - Jack Patterson 1G 2A, HOUSE LEAGUE Ryan Taylor 1A. 1006 BMO Bank of Montreal Spencer Morrison 1G, Luc Catania 1G 2A, Alex Powder Blue 2 - Michael Morson 1G, Alex 1008 McAlpine Ford Grey 4 - Lucas Hargrave Sandras 1G 2A, Jessica Jollimore 1G, 909 North York Plumbing & Heating Teal 1 - Heintzman 1G, David Scott 1A, TJ Ground 1A, 2G, Ryan Laird 1G, Kenton Gamble 1G, Spencer Owen Romano 1A, Rony Wahab 1G 1A. Francesco Vallacorsa, shutout. 907 Wooder Food Michael Bernier 1A. Palmer 1A, Stephen Newby 2A, Matt Miller 2A. Richmond Hill 1. Safety Consulting Kelly Green 0. 1009 Backyard Pool & Spa Teal 2 - Dylan Skelton 1003 A.D.C. Aluminum White 2 - Chris Smith 1G, Luca Battiston 1G. M Atom AE - Georgina 6. Aurora 2 - Rony 903 Optimist Club of Aurora White 4 - Andrew 1G 1A, Christian Avolio 1G 1A, Jamie Saabas 2A. Wahab 1G, Alex Sandras 1G, Daniel Babcock 2A. Walter 2G, Nicholas Bertrand 1G 1A, Scott 1006 BMO Bank of Montreal Powder Blue 2 - 1007 CAA South Central Ontario Kelly Green Cosentino 1G, Quinn McGowan 1A. 905 ATS Tyler Lamantia 1G 1A, Brandon Pederson 1G, 6 - Taran McGowan 3G 1A, Anthony Marsillo 1G, M Atom AE - Markham 4. Aurora 0. Healthcare Black 3. Michael Wood 1A. Braydon Dunn 1G, Christian Davies 1G 3A, Giancalo DeLuca 2A. 1001 Pizzaville Aurora Red Atom AA - Georgina 2. Aurora 2. 1004 Global Caffe Blue 1. 1006 BMO Bank of 1005 Aurora Home Hardware Black 4 - Kyle 2 - Nick Di Nallo 2G, Adrian Tobin 2A. Montreal Powder Blue 0. Cutone, shutout, Michael McGoldrick 2G, Matt Atom AA - Vaughan 3. Aurora 1. Mears 1G, Brandon Giniotis 1G 1A, Justin Killens 1003 A.D.C. Aluminum White 7 - Christian 1002 CW Coop's Aurora Gold 7 - Dylan Cross 1A, Andrew Cosentino 1A, Lucas Cristillo 1A. 1004 Avolio 1G1A, Christopher Piron 4G 1A, Joseph Atom AA - Aurora 4. Gloucester 2. 4G, Ben Slimkowich 2G, Cameron Annear 1G, Global Caffe Blue 0. Romano 1G1A, Jonathan Boehmer 1G, Mark Tanel Andrew McKay 3A, Ryan Kennedy 1A, Nick 2A, Chris Smith 2A, Jamie Saabas 1A. 1005 Atom AA - Orangeville 5. Aurora 3. Zebrowski 1A, Kasey Piper 1A, Hayden Sands 1A. 1007 CAA South Central Ontario Kelly Green Aurora Home Hardware Black 3 - Greg Lacroix 1004 Global Caffe Blue 1 - Matt Pellegeni 1G, 7 - Taran McGowan 3G 4A, Kyle Ozols 1G, Michael 1G, Ryan Antionel 1G 1A, Lucas Cristillo 1G 1A, Atom AA - Aurora 4. Richmond Hill 0. Carter Schaeffer 1A. Madigan 1G 1A, Thomas Hagias 1G 1A, Branden Jesse Bentolila 1A, Justin Killens 1A, Scott Donello Bortolin 1G, Anthony Marsillo 1A, Royce Kirby 1A. 1A. Atom AA - TNT 11. Aurora 1. 1007 CAA South Central Ontario Kelly Green 1002 CW Coop's Aurora Gold 5 - Dylan Jolivet 2 - Taran McGowan 2G, Tanner Brewer 2A, Scott 2G, Matt Bishop 2G, Hayden Sands 1G, Andrew Atom AA - Newmarket 3. Aurora 1. Sturgess 1A, Patrick Mueller, shutout. 1008 McKay 1A, Logan Weber 1A. Atom A - Markham 3. Aurora 1 - Carson McAlpine Ford Grey 0. REP LEAGUE Yeomans 1G. 1008 McAlpine Ford Grey 6 - Jamie Cherutti Tyke Select A - Aurora 4 - Anton Sopov 2G, 1009 Backyard Pool & Spa Teal 5 - Chris 2G, Adam Reid 1G, Kenton Gamble 1G 1A, Matt Ryan Bryden 2G, Owen Papulkas 1A, Jacob Atom AE - Aurora 1 - Adam DePiero 1G. Tillsley 3G, Sean Maule 1G, Chris Porter 1G, Miller 1G, Brett Richardson 1G, Stephen Newby 1A, Stouffville 1. Brendan Strachan 1A, Daniel Howie 2A. 1006 BMO Hoffrogge 1A, Charles Huxley 1A, Parker Holmes Lucas Hargrave 1A, Kevin McCrudden 1A. 1001 Bank of Montreal Powder Blue 2 - Patrick Jones 1A. Brantford 3. Pizzaville Aurora Red 3 - Alex Payne 1G 1A, Atom AE - Aurora 6 - Adam DePiero 2G 2A, 1G, Adam Clark 1G, Michael Wood 1A, Michael Spencer George 1G, Kamran Karamchi 1G, Zach Jason Langdon 1G 1A, Braden Reid 1G 1A, Lucas Takahashi 1A, Michael Morson 1A. Tyke Select A - Aurora 7 - Owen Hollett 1G Ashfield 1A, Jamie Hawkins 1A. 1A, Caden McHenry 1G 2A, Todd Cook 1A, Surace 1G, Stephen Silverio 1G. Richmond Hill 4. 1001 Pizzaville Aurora Red 6 - Egan Fennell Nicholas Giorgio 1G, Charles Huxley 1G, Ryan 1002 CW Coop's Aurora Gold 4 - Dylan Jolivet Peewee AA - Aurora 3 - Cameron Morrison 1G, 2G 1A, Spencer George 1G 1A, Nick Di Nallo 1G Bryden 1G 1A, Thomas Hollett 1A, Michael Crowe 1G, Matt Schmitt 1G, Andrew McKay 1G1A, Nick Patrick Servideo 1G, Jack Pecora 1G, James 1A, Jamie Hawkins 1G 1A, Kamran Karamchi 1G 1A, Anton Sopov 2G, Christian Haggith, shutout. Zebrowski 1G, Cameron Annear 1A. 1003 A.D.C. Wyndham West 1A, Taylor Kauffeldt 1A, Tyler 1A, Aidan Morris 1A, Zach Ashfield 1A. 1005 Ancaster 0. Aluminum White 1 - Curtis Stobo 1G, Jonathan Williams 1A. Markham 3. Aurora Home Hardware Black 2 - Joseph Boehmer 1A, Michael Di Vincenzo 1A. Lombardi 1G, Justin Killens 1G, Lucas Cristillo 1A. Tyke Select A - Peterborough 4. Aurora 2 - Luca Capraro Charles Huxley 1G, Ryan Bryden 1G, Peewee A - Aurora 1 - Colin Kostin 1G, Bryan 1005 Aurora Home Hardware Black 1 - Chris Manweiler 1A. Parry Sound 1. 1003 A.D.C. Aluminum White 2 - Curtis Stobo Caden McHenry 1A. Blumreisinger 1A, Greg Lacroix 1G, Kyle Cutone, 1G, Jonathan Alcock 1G, Anthony De Cesare 1A, shutout. 1007 CAA South Central Ontario Kelly Peewee A - Aurora 3 - Cameron Zinner 1G, Joseph Romano 1A, Wesley Seminara 1A . 1002 Tyke Select A - Allan Park 3. Aurora 1 - Green 0. Matthew Liscio 1G, Evan Cherubini 1G, Daniel CW Coop's Aurora Gold 2 - Dylan Cross 1G, Owen Hollett 1G, Ryan Catania 1A, Anton Sopov McConnell 1A, Colin Kostin 1A, Alistair Johnston Cameron Annear 1G, Nick Zebrowski 1A. 1A. 1008 McAlpine Ford Grey 5- Jamie Cherutti 1A, Mathew Tyndall 1A. Hamilton 0. 1G, Kevin McCrudden 1G 2A, Matt Miller 2G, Trevor 1009 Backyard Pool & Spa Teal 5 - Brendan Tyke Select A - Newmarket 2. Aurora 1 - Best 1G, Jaret Meron 1A, Adam Reid 1A. 1009 Peewee A - Walden N A 4. Aurora 1. Strachan 1G, Dylan Skelton 1G, Craiig Bennett 1G, Ryan Bryden 1G, Caden McHenry 1A. Backyard Pool & Spa Teal 1- Brett Matthews 1G, Chris Tillsley 1G, Daniel Howie 1G 1A, Sean Maule Dylan Skelton 1A. Peewee AE - Newmarket 1. Aurora 1 - 1A, Paul Andrews 1A. 1005 Aurora Home Tyke Select A - Aurora 2 - Ryan Bryden 2G. Christian Arcuri 1G, Michael DaCosta 1A. Hardware Black 3 - Brandon Giniotis 2G, Justin Richmond Hill 1. 1001 Pizzaville Aurora Red 6 - Kamran Killens 1G, Chase Riddell 1A, Andrew Cosentino Karamchi 3G 1A, Cooper Riswick 2G, Egan Fennell Peewee AE - Aurora 1 - Christian Arcuri 1G, 1A. Novice A - Orillia 3. Aurora 0. 1G 1A, Jamie Hawkins 2A, Nick Di Nallo 3A. 1007 Zach Fletcher 1A, Cooper Hewgill 1A, Louie Kirkos CAA South Central Ontario Kelly Green 5 - Scott and Adam Leader, shutout. Richmond Hill 0. 1004 Global Caffe Blue 5. 1001 Pizzaville Sturgess 2G, Taran McGowan 3G, Alexander Dunn Novice A - Aurora 3 - Liam Mahoney 2G, Aurora Red 5. 1A, Branden Bortolin 1A, Christian Davies 1A. Jonathan Gagnon 1G, Eddie Cobbold 1A, James Bantam A - Richmond Hill 5. Aurora 1 - Paul Sproul 1A. Stouffville 1. Neophytou 1G, Austin Persaud 1A. 1007 CAA South Central Ontario Kelly Green 1002 CW Coop's Aurora Gold 10 - Andrew 5 - Branden Bortolin 1G 1A, Christian Davies 2G McKay 1G 2A, Ben Slimkowich 1G 1A, Hayden Novice A - Aurora 11 - Jace Jackson 2G 2A, M Midget AA - Aurora 6. Georgina 5. 1A, Anthony Marsillo 1G, Taran McGowan 1G 3A, Sands 1G, Dylan Cross 4G 2A, Griffin Slimkowich Liam Mahoney 2G, Kazuki Negishi 2G 1A, James Michael Madigan 1A. 1009 Backyard Pool & Spa 1G, Matt Bishop 1G 1A, Dylan Jolivet 1G 2A, Sproul 1G, Jonathan Gagnon 1G 1A, Carson M Midget A - Aurora 7 - Hayden Trask 1G 1A, Teal 4 - Craig Bennett 2G, Liam McGoldrick 1G 1A, Cameron Annear 2A, Kasey Piper 1A. 1008 Maybury 1G 2A, Riley Klugerman 1G 1A, Brett Quincy Ing 2G 2A, Eric Damecour 1G, Matthew Braydon Jackson 1G 1A, Brett Matthews 1A, Chris McAlpine Ford Grey 1 - Trevor Best 1G. Pearce 1G, Justin Hicks 4A, Brandin Harris 2A, Pryse 1G 2A, Andrew McDonald 1A, Braden Tillsley 1A. Jake Piper 1A. Beeton 1. Casselden 1A, Liam MacKichan 1A, Daniel Fiori 1A, 1006 BMO Bank of Montreal Powder Blue 8 - Conner Rowntree, shutout. Richmond Hill 0. 1004 Global Caffe Blue 8 - Tristan Miller 3G, 5G, Michael Wood 1G 1A, Nick Heintzman 1G 1A, Novice AE - Aurora 8. Innisfil 0. Carter Schaeffer 2G 2A, Geoff Gianopoulos 2G 1A, Brandon Connolly 1G 1A, Sean Takahashi 2A, Alex M Midget A - Bradford 4. Aurora 2. Kyle Rojas 1G, Jordan Snowie 1A, Lucas Poleto 3A, Heintzman 1A, Michael Takahashi 1A. 1005 Aurora Novice AE - Aurora 9. East Gwilllimbury 0. Ryan Taylor 2A, Jake Hindley 1A, Scott Spiering, Home Hardware Black 6 - Justin Killens 2G, Minor Midget A - Aurora 6 - Eric Damecour shutout. 1003 A.D.C. Aluminum White 0. Brandon Giniotis 2G, Jesse Bentolila 1G, Ryan M Atom AA - Barrie 4. Aurora 1 - Andrew 1G 1A, Matthew Pryse 1G 1A, Hayden Trask 2G 1A, Antionel 1G, Scott Donello 1A, Chase Riddell 1A, Park 1G, Anthony Iacovetta 1A, Trevor Dungey 1A. Liam Killops 1G 3A, Quincy Ing 1G, Conor Fennell 1008 McAlpine Ford Grey 5 - Jamie Cherutti Joseph Lombardi 1A, Kyle Cutone 1A. 1A. Orillia 2. 1G, Matt Miller 2G, Stephen Newby 1G, Brett M Atom AA - North Bay 4. Aurora 0. Richardson 1G, Adam Reid 1A, Lucas Hargrave 1A, 1003 A.D.C. Aluminum White 4 - Joseph Minor Midget A - Aurora 2 - Quincy Ing 1G, Brandon Rival 1A, Brody Hunter 1A. 1002 CW Romano 3G, Kevin Tree 2A, Jamie Saabas 1G 1A. M Atom AA - Aurora 0 - Matteo Orlandi, Braden Casselden 1G, Liam Killops 1A, Hayden Coop's Aurora Gold 1 - Matt Schmitt 1G, Griffin 1004 Global Caffe Blue 3 - Kyle Rojas 2G, Jordan shutout. Innisfil 0. Trask 1A, Conor Fennell 1A, Ethan Slimkowich, Slimkowich 1A. Snowie 2A, Graham Ralph 1G 1A. shutout. Markham 0. M Atom AA - Aurora 0 - Hunter Wong, shutout. 1007 CAA South Central Ontario Kelly Green 1006 BMO Bank of Montreal Powder Blue 6 - Scarborough 0. Minor Midget A - Aurora 8 - Eric Archibald 1G, 2 - Christian Davies 2G, Taran McGowan 1G1A, David Scott 2G, Michael Takahashi 1G, Adam Clark Matthew Pryse 1G 2A, Ryan Baskin 1G 1A, Quincy Scott Sturgess 1A. 1003 A.D.C. Aluminum White 1G, Nick Heintzman 1G 1A, Robert Horton 1G, M Atom AA - Markham 4. Tigers: 3 Harris Ing 2G, Daniel Fiori 1G, Colton Lee 1G, Hayden 1 - Zachary Andrews 1G, Nicholas Orsatti 1A. Michael Wood 1A, Brandon Connolly 1A. 1002 Goan 2G, Tyler Sawyer 1A, Anthony DiPietro 1A, Trask 1G, Braden Casselden 2A, Andrew McDonald CW Coop's Aurora Gold 2 - Ben Slimkowich 2G, Luke O'Keefe 1G, Wesley Reid 1A, Anthony 1A, Vincent Ruscica 1A, Liam Killops 1A. East 1004 Global Caffe Blue 4 - Tristan Miller 3G, Matt Bishop 1G, Dylan Jolivet 1G, Kasey Piper 3A, Iacovetta 1A. Gwillimbury 1.

PROUDLY SUPPORTING LOCAL SPORTS 11 - THE AURORAN, Week of January 18, 2011 Monday night Tigers now tied with Flyers The Newmarket Hurricanes the Tigers are in Huntsville Third Period G - Justin Basso (Shiplo, did the Aurora Tigers a favour Friday evening. Hebebrand) PP 13.24 hockey results last week by defeating the Stouffville travels to A - Ryan Johnson (Bell, Orangeville Flyers. Orangeville this Saturday then Purvis) 12.10 Second Period Stouffville wasn’t as fortu- the Flyers are in Aurora M - Riley McGilloway (Kim, nate Sunday, losing a shootout Sunday for the first of two Ell) 14.10 G - Evan Rodrigues TEAM W L T GF GA PT 2-1. meetings. 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(Rodrigues, Domagala) 1.33 night in that town in regular The next night Brampton is G - Evan Rodrigues A - Kirk Evely (McLaughlin, WEEKLY RESULTS Ontario Junior A hockey in Burlington, while Buffalo vis- (Wilson, Shiplo) 8.31 Moran) 14.05 Copper Creek 5 Masterclean 4 action. its Georgetown. G - Evan Rodrigues A - Daniel Lisi (Zeggil, Baldwins 1 FPL Aggregates 3 Sunday afternoon, in Orangeville is in Huntsville (Wilson, Friedmann) 12.14 Priestap) 15.27 Tom & Jerry’s 3 Highlands Chev 1 Stouffville, the Spirit took a 1-0 on Sunday, January 30 and Priestly Demolition 2 Rec Sports 1 first period lead, but Burlington ends the month with “Talk to me and discover how Orangeville tied it in the sec- a game in Buffalo, the same The Plan by Investors Group™ ond, then won the shootout. day that Brampton is in PLAYER STANDINGS Can help put more money in Both Aurora and Hamilton. your pocket today.” G A Pts. 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As the Auroran reported last make sure everyone feels they month, Newmarket resident and have a place to express their long-time local Liberal Kyle concerns or share their ideas. I Peterson will be seeking the fed- see that as the primary role for a eral Liberal nomination for the Member of Parliament." riding of Newmarket-Aurora in As to what issues he sees the next federal election. are important to the riding, Mr. Mr. Peterson is a lawyer who Peterson indicated that "this practices in Toronto. election will be about the econo- He has been heavily my, about health care, about the involved with federal elections environment and about support locally since the 2000 cam- for families. And to be frank - paign, when he worked on the none of these issues are a prior- re-election campaign of Karen ity for the current government." Kraft Sloan. Mr. Peterson graduated from He went on to manage the Huron Heights Secondary campaigns of Martha Hall School, before attending the Findlay, Belinda Stronach and University of Western Ontario, Tim Jones. where he obtained his BA. Mr. Peterson is also involved He later graduated from the in a number of local community University of Toronto with an MA organizations and often dedi- in history and Dalhousie cates his time as a volunteer. University Law School. He has the support of former He is a member of the Law Aurora’s Liza Upham is shown with her metal sheets and copper tubing entitled ”evolution” during federal cabinet minister, Belinda Society of Upper Canada. He Aurora High School’s Grade 12 art exhibition held last week at the Aurora Cultural Centre on Church Stronach, former provincial cab- lives in Newmarket with his wife, Street. Auroran photo by David Falconer inet minister Charles Beer and Andrea and their young son. past federal candidate Tim The Liberal Party has yet to Jones, among others. set a date for the nomination. "I am running with one goal The federal election must Court documents released to public in mind: to put people before pol- take place by October 2012, yet itics. I want to be the voice for our some expect it may occur as In advance of the eventual- these people. What I have defences. Without knowledge have been moderators. community in Ottawa, I want to early as this spring. ly cancelled hearing into for- been asked to convey to you is of the identities of the anony- “There is no allegation in mer mayor Phyllis Morris’ multi- that if you are amenable to mous defendants, the Plaintiff the affidavit material that Mr. million dollar lawsuit against those kind [sic] of settlement has no ability to defend her Johnson ever was or is a mod- Hearing date has been set three local bloggers, court doc- discussions, then I will find a reputation in a court of law.” erator,” their factum states. uments pertaining to the case way to get this information On behalf of the respon- “Cooper admitted on cross- From page 1 “The issue for me is that it nothing more than a SLAPP – were released to the public. back into these peoples’ dents, their factum claims the examination that Mr. Johnson just continues to drag on and Strategic Lawsuit Against Public These factums, filed before hands. I’m saying plural but for court has nothing before it to is not alleged to be a modera- she just continues to drag this Participation – Lawsuit, intend- the courts, outline the case of all I know it could be one per- evaluate Ms. Morris’ claim as tor, and that there is no allega- thing through,” he continued. ed to silence criticism and “drain Ms. Morris and the defence of son and they will find a way to her counsel has not “particular- tion in the affidavit material that “[Phyllis] just continues to drag it personal finances from the Richard Johnson, Elizabeth contact you.” lized” the defamatory words in Mr. Johnson was or is a on and she has given us no defendants.” Bishenden, and former In arguing the legal princi- question. moderator.” indication that she actually Pointing out that the Councillor Bill Hogg, the three ples within the document, Ms. “Morris has no evidence of Several legal hurdles have wants to bring a resolution to Provincial Anti-SLAPP Advisory named in the suit among oth- Morris asks whether an order urgency or irreparable harm to be overcome by Ms. Morris this. Panel cited the Morris vs. ers. They also flesh out some should be given that Mr. Hogg, that she will suffer if the for her motion to be successful, “This is just something that Johnson et al case as an exam- of the gaps that have appeared Ms. Bishenden, Mr. Johnson, mandatory order is not grant- the defendants go on to argue she has decided to make three ple of this, Mr. Hogg said the in previously released docu- and Mr. Goldblatt provide “cer- ed,” they argue. “It is not in the in their factum. families in this community as matter is clear. ments. tain information regarding the public interest for this Court to “Morris must establish an miserable as possible because “Of all the lawsuits they Ms. Morris’ factum argues identity of the owner of the blog order disclosure of the informa- underlying claim exists: the she refuses to accept responsi- could have picked from, and that the anonymous “mali- account and the blog com- tion sought by Morris where words complained of have bility for her own behaviour. I obviously they picked a number cious, false, and defamatory” menters so that the true identi- anonymous commentators never been particularized; the think it is time for her to acknowl- of them, they chose ours as one statements on the Aurora ty of the persons posting have a right to remain anony- plaintiff is a government actor edge that it is her own behav- of the ones to make the point Citizen blog have caused her defamatory messages may be mous in their criticism of an that cannot sue for defamation; iour that created her problems about this type of lawsuit,” he and her reputation “serious determined. elected government official.” and the notice provisions instead of blaming it on other said. irreparable harm.” “The Plaintiff seeks to The defendants’ factum under the Libel and Slander people.” It further alleges that Mr. obtain the identity of the mes- states that while Mr. Cooper act have not been complied Hogg is a moderator on the sage poster(s) in order that she has submitted an affidavit in with.” site with the “power to publish, might properly bring action the case in his capacity as To strip the Aurora Citizen republish, encourage or delete against the proper defen- Town Solicitor, Ms. Morris her- of its ability to provide anonymi- St. Andrew’s Realty Inc. postings or comments”, and dant(s) against whom she self has “proffered no evidence ty to its posters “on matters of Brokerage that Elizabeth Bishenden was makes the allegations in these on the motion.” Their factum, public interest would be a sig- a one-time moderator of the proceedings. however, relies heavily on Mr. nificant imposition and would Anna Runco website. The updated factum “... The moving party has Cooper’s affidavit and subse- chill public political discourse,” Sales Representative removes claims in earlier court been unable to obtain the infor- quent cross-examination by the defence argues. There papers asserting that Richard mation from other persons or their own counsel. would be no harm to Ms. (905) 841-1030 Johnson was also a modera- from Automattic, Inc., and it “The allegation made Morris should she not obtain (416) 565-3727 My goal is to make your tor. He is now cited as “a fre- would be unfair to force the against the individual defen- the identities of the anonymous www.listwithanna.com real estate dreams a reality! quent poster and commentator Plaintiff to proceed with this dants on this motion is that posters, they continue. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract on the website.” action without having the they are moderators of the “Indeed, ‘many’ police com- Earlier claims by Ms. opportunity of identifying the website who have access to IP plaints have already been initi- Morris that the anonymous true defendant.” addresses that can be used to ated, such that if there were FAN MAN parties in the suit attempted to Ms. Morris insists in the fact track down the identities of the any legitimate threat to her, settle are also clarified in her the “defamatory” statements in anonymous bloggers,” their one would assume Police Fabulous Lighting with document. question are untrue and they factum states. “However, would take ample precautions.” 4,000 sq. ft. of showroom “[Jordan Goldblatt, lawyer are also causing her “emotion- Cooper accepted on cross- But this is a matter of free for the named individuals, not al distress and fear for her examination that he has ‘no speech, speech that should be representing the anonymous safety.” information with regard to protected, they conclude. defendants] transmitted a set- Her documents also touch whether moderators are pro- “Where the speech in tlement offer to the Plaintiff on upon earlier assertions that a vided with IP addresses.’” question is geared towards behalf of the anonymous government hasn’t the right to Further nuggets highlight- attaining truth, where it is defendants, and therefore sue its citizens, arguing there is ed from Mr. Cooper’s affidavit regarding political decision- either knows the anonymous “no blanket protection granted include that it claims Mr. Hogg making, and where self-fulfil- defendants, or has means of to those who wish to defame is a moderator of the website ment and human flourishing determining their identity,” it public servants with respect to and that this information was ought to be cultivated in an states. the execution of their public given to Mr. Cooper by Mr. essentially tolerant, indeed New Shippments Arriving Citing the affidavit submit- duties”, but defendants have Hogg himself. It was revealed welcoming, environment, the ted by Town Solicitor the defence of fair comment. that on cross-examination, speech in question must be CLEAR OUTS ON SALE Christopher Cooper, continues however, “Cooper more can- protected. Tues. & Wed. 10am - 5pm the narrative, quoting a voice- “Rather than insulating didly admitted that Mr. Hogg “While Morris may not Thurs. 10am - 6pm mail from Mr. Goldblatt. anonymous persons from suit never told him that he was a agree with the comments Fri. & Sat. 10 am. - 5pm “... The people who made for clearly defamatory state- moderator of [the Aurora about her governing reputa- the anonymous post are pre- ments, this Court should order Citizen].” tion, they are nonetheless con- www.thefanman.ca pared to have settlement dis- their identities compelled,” it Similarly, it goes on to state stitutionally protected.” 905-841-2832 cussions with you,” it reads. “I states. “The anonymous defen- that Ms. Bishenden and Mr. The hearing is now sched- can tell you I don’t represent dants can thereafter plead their Johnson are not alleged to uled for March 15. 220 Industrial Pkwy. S THE AURORAN, Week of January 18, 2011 - 13 Gaertner, Ballard say ‘no’ to offsite

Councillors Wendy Gaertner to be very difficult to come up “I’ve spent quite a bit of time done in the past in Aurora. We and Chris Ballard were the two with a balanced budget. They at Town Hall over the last month had expert staff guidance dur- hold-outs in attending last shouldn’t be spending this kind trying to get a handle on how ing the session to make sure all weekend’s offsite Council meet- of money. It is not in the budget municipal government works,” discussions stayed on track.” ing. to be spending this money and said Councillor John Abel in a The meeting was a way to The meeting, which was we shouldn’t be going to a statement. “For councillors who get Council up to speed effec- called an educational and team neighbouring community to have other commitments during tively and efficiently, he added, building exercise was held spend this money. the day, it can be difficult to try to noting Council could not “move January 14 and 15 at the “If we’re going to be spend- cram in both learning and team the business of the corporation Kingbridge Conference Centre ing it we should at least be building into a two- or three-hour forward outside of Council in King City. spending it in Aurora.” Council meeting. That’s why I chambers.” According to the meeting’s Councillor Ballard said he thought the session was a In an informal survey of agenda released Friday after- had a “philosophical problem” good, productive use of our Councillors on their expected noon, Councillors were expect- with having closed session time. attendance prior to the start of ed to discuss strategic planning, meetings. The meeting was within the Friday’s meeting, most accommodation, land and “They’ve changed the agen- confines of the municipal act, Councillors confirmed their space needs, a customer serv- da three times to reflect the con- said Mayor Geoffrey Dawe. attendance. Of note, Councillor ice standard for the Accessibility cerns of Councillors but they “This type of session is John Gallo confirmed his atten- for Ontarians with Disabilities haven’t materially changed allowed under the Municipal Act dance but added he would not Act (AODA), and legal and liti- what we’re going to be talking and done in many municipali- be staying at the conference gation proceedings. about,” he added. ties,” he said. “It’s even been centre. Councillors were also “I know the argument had expected to receive an overview been made that it is a great Hair of finances and capital asset team building exercise. That’s Manicure management, and take in fine, but there are many other Pedicure “Planning 101”. ways we can build a team. Waxing Councillors Ballard and There is the Big Brothers Big Gaertner voted against holding Sisters bowl-a-thon that Sandra Bio-gel, Solar-Gel the offsite meeting at a Council Humfryes is organizing. That is UV Gell, Acrylic meeting last month. In respond- a great team building experi- Walk-ins Welcome • Gift Certificates Available ing to why he was not attending ence. We don’t have to go away All staff are from LEANNE’S NAILS OPEN OPEN last weekend’s meeting, and spend taxpayers’ money to Monday 15450 Yonge St., Unit 1, Aurora Monday Councillor Ballard reiterated build a team.” to Saturday * Room for Rent/Facials to Saturday much of the concerns he On Friday as he was prepar- expressed before the vote to go ing to leave for the meeting, 905-503-SWAN (7926) ahead with the weekend was Councillor Paul Pirri, had a passed. more positive view of the “There is nothing here for the upcoming weekend’s proceed- Auroran photographer David Falconer was asked public to understand what we’re ings. to get a photo depicting wintertime in Aurora when going to be talking about, or “I expect this to be a great he came across Krytstal Ann Patterson, a model what they are going to be talking learning experience as well as a from Ottawa, who was visiting friends in Aurora. about because I’m not going,” wonderful chance to do some For Krystal, it was the perfect time for her to walk he said, reviewing the agenda. much needed team building,” he Water Softening, Purification, “Rockford”, a friend’s Golden Retriever. The pho- “There is nothing on the told The Auroran. tographer caught up with them on the bridge near agenda that shouldn’t be dis- Mr. Pirri’s comments echoed Filtration & Sterilization Units John West Way and the town hall. cussed in public,” he continued. those of some of his fellow Auroran photo by David Falconer “They shouldn’t be spending in Councillors as the meeting Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. a 2011 tax year where it is going wrapped up. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario Discussions planned at centre

From page 1 that is now a house," in a way, personally, that is For Laura Schembri, she explained. true!" she said. "I don't Executive Director of the Although she admitted want to lose anything. On Aurora Cultural Centre, that was known before she the other hand, that job I asking Ms. Stuart to come came on the scene, she had gave me a perspective in to kick off their inaugural added the Town's wooden that perhaps has softened lecture series was an obvi- plaque program helps my opinion. ous move due to her pas- bring its significance to "Things do change. sion for history. light. Some of the buildings we "This is the first of any "It does help bring [the most treasure now SHOES type of lecture series that building] to the attention of replaced earlier buildings, Celebrating our 41st year we've done and we just the public, but otherwise it so if that replacement had- in business in Aurora knew that Jackie Stuart is not really obvious that n't been allowed then we was someone who knows that was once a small fac- wouldn't have this fine all the background of local tory or a large workshop," building. Do I regret the Sale history and all the interest- she said. "It just looks like it loss of some especially ing facets of it, so it is not has been a house forever. fine or interesting build- up cut and dried," said Ms. "One thing that we'll be ings? Certainly, but on the to Schembri. looking at in the first ses- whole I do accept the OFF In her advance of her sion is how some houses change. presentations, Ms. Stuart have changed hugely over "There are one or two said she hopes what she the years and you really do [buildings that might be has to say encourages need to be able to look at appreciated by future gen- people to take a closer look old photographs to deter- erations] but come to that at their neighbourhood, get mine those changes. Some March talk and we'll talk out of their cars, and walk of those changes did about it. I'm hoping at that along the streets and re- become obvious to us as talk, members of the audi- discover things like the the former museum or his- ence will come up with Featuring: contrast between the more- torical society acquired their ideas of what is now 50%Rockport • Clarks • Birkenstock modern looking street-level more and more old photo- new that will be treasured of Yonge Street shops and graphs. We were able to in the future." • Bostonian • Columbia • Cougar • Sorel the hints of their earlier track the changes." If one comes to the • Merrell • Franco Sarto • UGG appearance in the second For someone who has talks, Ms. Stuart promises and third storeys. dedicated so much time to a picture-packed evening • EMU...and many more While she was reluctant preserving and shedding and new insight into to reveal her thoughts on light on Aurora's heritage, Aurora's past, present, and WHERE GREAT SHOES AND GREAT SERVICE ARE A GREAT FIT! Aurora's best-kept histori- Ms. Stuart seems to take a future. DON’T FORGET - EARN FREE SHOES - JOIN OUR KIDS CLUB! cal secrets - "That might be pragmatic point of view "It might just help every- 14800 Yonge Street, Aurora Shopping Centre (905) 727-9391 my second or third talk!" - towards development and one, even people who have she said many "discover- the evolution of many been here for a long time, ies" historical sites and aspects of Aurora's built see our surroundings from buildings that don't neces- environment. a different perspective or in BIG WINTER SALE sarily "hit you in the face" "One might think, 'Oh, a new light... or maybe a also on at 5-BELOW Jeans and more... have been made. well, she's the former cura- new respect," she said. "At the corner of Mosley tor, she'll want to put a Each session begins at and Wells Street, there glass dome over the Town 7 p.m. at the Cultural BUY ONE, GET ONE 1/2 PRICE! was a paper box factory and change nothing,' and Centre. Admission is free. Located right next door to OMARS. 14 - THE AURORAN, Week of January 18, 2011 THE AURORAN CLASSIFIEDS Special rates: non-commercial word ads: $20.00 (+g.s.t.) four weeks or, $15.95 (+g.s.t.) two weeks minimum 15 words (Applies to word ads only). THEAURORAN.COM Got something to sell or advertise? Give us a call - 905-727-7128, fax - 905-727-2620 or go to auroran.com then click classifieds to send your advertisement. The deadline for all classified advertising copy is Friday at 3 p.m. each week. More than 79,000 copies delivered to Aurorans each month!

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Seniors in Hadley Grange cernible action, until warm tion; do reasons exist to deter Nadeau in the lounge of the could assist Lorna greatly by lars, the ASA proposes to manage in the normal course weather removed the offend- cleaning the boardwalk and Aurora Seniors’ Association supplying, or keeping her launch a four-week cooking of events, and pride them- ing snow and ice. rendering it safe, or do viable (ASA), where she works dili- informed about current events course titled ‘Healthy Eating on selves on their independence. That improved the situation reasons exist, demanding gently with archived manu- or past events, before informa- a Shoe String Budget’. However, when they step but was a temporary result. removal of snow and ice? scripts. tion is lost irretrievably. The course will last four outside Hadley Grange, locat- Winter has legs yet, and Considering the number of I was delighted to meet The archives occupy space weeks, and will teach recipes ed at Yonge Street and St. more snow and ice has pro- residents in Hadley Grange with Lorna and enjoyed an in the lounge and a request at for creating healthy and deli- John’s Sideroad, with the duced another impasse on the and other residents of Aurora, excellent conversation regard- the front counter will establish cious menus, with sound intention of walking east on St boardwalk. who may choose to stroll along ing her endeavours. their location. advice for adding flavours. John’s, dismay greets them at Where seniors walk is a the boardwalk from time to Lorna describes her work Interest in the past is part of Each class will taste test their favourite part of the walk, matter of deep concern for time, and noting that the as collecting photographs, human nature, and what sen- the finished product, together which is the wooden board- safety and the boardwalk on boardwalk comprises part of newspaper clippings, iors achieve at this time, even with a general discussion on walk equipped with park the north side of St John’s con- the Nokiidaa Trail System, announcements and current concerning daily activities will how to achieve fine culinary benches, a section which tinues as a popular location to clearing the snow and ice from events that concern the ASA. surely rouse interest among skills on a low budget. crosses culverts, marsh or walk and to linger. the boardwalk would provide a She is very interested in future seniors interested to find A good cook is the ruling water in the area of the To cross the road to the service many residents of receiving donations of materi- they continue traditions and monarch in any kitchen, and Wetlands. south side, is to traverse heavy Aurora and visitors would al, for the photograph album, activities current among many good cooks have little The culverts enable wildlife traffic, often speeding; there- appreciate. so if you have photographs, today’s population of seniors. money to produce fine meals. to cross under St John’s fore, seniors confine their daily This area on both sides of which you consider appropri- An idea may be to record A challenging day or trou- Sideroad, to the Wetland on walking to the north side and the road, comprising the natu- ate for this purpose, please pictorially; members of activi- blesome times, surrenders the the opposite side of the road. eliminate the traffic hazard. ral wildlife habitat of the offer them to Lorna or leave ties together with names, and moment to the goodness of The first snowfall remained Hadley Grange appears to McKenzie Wetland, has them at the front counter, with who can know what future flavourful food and to the per- where it fell on the boardwalk, contain about 80 apartments received a great deal of public a name and contact informa- pleasure these records will son who produced it. with ice lurking underneath the and may house about 140 res- attention over the years, and tion. provide succeeding family It invigorates the weary snow effectively eliminating idents, many of whom are provides considerable satis- In fact, if you have any infor- members. while warming the cold, and that section of the walk. active and mobile, and others faction to seniors who have the mation that would be suitable Memories preserved with encourages fond memories for Phone calls to the Town by who retain their mobility with best interests of wildlife in their for the archives, pass it along records conserved in the cooks who produce whole- senior Joe Craydon elicited wheeled walkers. hearts. to Lorna. Chairpersons of archives will comfort all in the some, flavourful foods, some- some concern but no dis- This issue begs the ques- Recently, I met Lorna committees or any member years of seniority. times for a large family and BELINDA’S KITCHEN often, for one or two hungry The ASA is equipped with a persons. COMING EVENTS commercial quality kitchen, Trish Ottone will instruct named Belinda’s Kitchen, and the lessons will take place From page 2 * * * * which begs cooks to create March 10th to the 31st, people, hence the name. New members are welcome. For more Queen’s York Rangers Army cadet corps has openings for food fit for the most discerning Thursdays, from 10.30 a.m. information, call Marilyn Munslow at 905-727-9344 or Bob boys and girls aged 12 to 18. The group parades every Friday appetites. until 12.30 p.m. Saunders at 905-841-3558. night between 7 and 9 p.m. There is no membership fee and Since not everybody has More information is avail- * * * * those in high school can earn community service hours through the luxury of unlimited food dol- able at the front counter. GRANAurora, the local Grandmothers To Grandmothers the program. For further information, call 905-726-8600. group, meets monthly to raise awareness, generate funds and * * * * FAMILY LAW LAWYER lobby on behalf of the grandmother care-givers in AIDS-ravaged Aurora Opera Children’s Chorus welcomes treble voices. It is Patrick M. Gaffney Africa. For more information call Kay at 905-841-9318 or Joan a choir dedicated to nurturing and providing opportunities for Practicing all aspects of Family Law to at 905-727-5586. children to express their musical abilities. The chorus is open to resolve parenting, support, and property * * * * boys and girls ages 5-17. Contact the general director at issues arising from separating families. A practitioner of Collaborative Family Alateen meets every Sunday at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's [email protected] Law – a client controlled, lawyer assisted, Presbyterian Church, corner of Victoria and Mosley Streets. Al- * * * * out-of-court process focussing on achieving Anon meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Aurora United Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) is looking mutually acceptable solutions. Church on Yonge Street. For more information go to al- for volunteers to assist with the activities in its Adult Day • 1/2 hour free consultation • accepts Legal Aid anon.alateen.on.ca. Program. The positions call for a commitment of a few hours a #201 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket * * * * week at its Aurora location. Various times are available. Call PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0023 The Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society meets on the Christine at 905-713-3494. e-mail: [email protected] fourth Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m. at the Royal * * * * Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North. Visitors are Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the Pioneer Club for welcome for only $2. For more information call Ray at 905-727- boys and girls, age three to Grade 4 and the Junior High Club 6168. for boys and girls, Grades 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora * * * * Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. For more Flowers York Highlands Chorus is an award-winning a capella Sweet information call 905-841-8884. Adelines chorus, a group of women who gather Tuesday * * * * by Terry evenings at the Old Fire Hall, Newmarket, to sing, share in the A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday at the harmony of friendship and learn the barbershop art form. York Community Bible Church on Bathurst Street just south of 14799 Yonge St. Aurora Highlands is always looking for new women who share the love Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information e-mail Telephone: 905-726-1549 of a capella music. Call Karen at 905-726-2113 or email Vikki at Judy Hoffmann at [email protected]. email: [email protected] www.flowersbyterry.com [email protected]. * * * * * * * Scottish Country Dancing on Tuesday evenings at 8.15 p.m. If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? The Upper Canada Chordsmen, Aurora-Newmarket’s award at the Aurora Heights Public School and Friday mornings at St. winning chorus, is looking for male singers. The group meets Andrews' Presbyterian Church beginning at 10.30 a.m. No part- every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old Fire Hall, ners are needed and beginners are welcome. For more infor- 140 Main Street South, in Newmarket. mation, call Helen at 905-713-3439 or Agnes at 905-841-2747. * * * * * * * * .CA The Optimist Club of Aurora meets the first Wednesday of Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday at 6.30 p.m. at Celebrating 6 yrs in Aurora each month at the Aurora Legion. New members are welcome. Gabriel's on Yonge Street. New members are welcome. For fur- Call 905-727-5012 for more information. ther information call 905-713-9356. (Thank you for your business & referrals) * * * * * * * * PROFESSIONAL NAILS AND WAXING SERVICES The Aurora Lions Club meets the second and fourth Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 meets the Thursdays at the Aurora Lions Hall, corner of Mosley and first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge FREE • Brazilian Waxing ($30) Personal Victoria Streets. Co-ed club welcomes new members. For fur- Street, south of Wellington. For more information call 905-830- Kit • Body Waxing ther information, call 905-727-6079. 9205. Shellac Manicure * * * * * * * * • Spa Manicure & Pedicure & Shellac Spa Pedicure Martha's Table runs every Thursday in the Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each On-line • Nail Art Design Now hall of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Available month at the Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at booking corner of Mosley and Victoria Streets. The volunteer-operated 7.30 p.m. available • Group Specials program is offered between 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Lunch * * * * • Artificial Nail Enhancements: cost is minimal. Last year, more than $6,000 was given to local Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each Over 250 Happy Hours charities. month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. colours to – Bio - gel 10% OFF * * * * and lunch at noon. 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