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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 11 No. 26 905-727-3300 theauroran.com FREE Week of April 26, 2011 Old Rogers Centre turf could come to Aurora The Aurora Minor Ball so in the discussion with a couple Association could be the proud of people, it was considered that new owners of the old turf from maybe the Town could be the Rogers Centre, but they might guarantor of this line of credit," he only be able to secure the deal said. "The line of credit would be with some help from the Town, assumed by the Association and according to Association presi- would be looked after by the asso- dent Dave Giroux. ciation, but we're just looking for Mr. Giroux appeared before something to secure it, so the councillors as a delegate at last bank would actually allow us this Tuesday's general committee opportunity." meeting, where he asked the According to Mr. Giroux, the Town to act as guarantor on the Aurora Minor Ball Association has line of credit that would be approximately $80,000 in the opened to acquire the turf and bank, but that is what would be associated installation and main- required for annual operating tenance equipment for $160,000. costs, with just up to $20,000 A line of credit would be remaining in the bank at the end required to complete the pur- of the year. Costs were incurred in chase on the turf which, he said, Stewart Burnett Park for the has been in storage since early installation of a $35,000 bunker. 2010. "If we had those funds still Look at all the eggs, mommie. Children, hundreds of them, took part with their parents in the "We have been negotiating for available we might be able to 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt that took place near the Aurora Seniors’ Centre Saturday a long period of time [for this turf] manage another angle, but right morning. The event, co-sponsored by the Aurora Girl Guides and the Town of Aurora, attract- trying to reduce the costs as now with the short period of time, ed one of the largest crowds ever in its 10-year history. Participants were able to explore the much as possible for the it is a concern for us to get this Association and in doing so we once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so scenic trails of the Aurora Arboretum as they looked for Easter Eggs. have established a price for the youth have a facility that is Auroran photo by David Falconer $100,000 for the turf, but $60,000 second to none in the Region," he is the installation into an indoor said. facility and to actually lay it," said "There are really two things Demolition likely for Wells house Mr. Giroux. that we're really looking for specif- The issue was "very time sen- ically is the access to be the guar- The days are likely numbered for the Removing the property from the reg- ished because it doesn't really have any sitive", he said, adding that he antor for a line of credit. The sec- 90-plus-year-old house at 105 Wells ister was a matter that appeared heritage significance, why was it listed in had been to several local banks to ond part of it would be the consid- Street as Aurora councillors are poised Tuesday at a general committee, lead- the first place?" she asked Marco enquire about lines of credit and eration to delay payment, I say to give final approval to a recommenda- ing Councillor Evelyn Buck to wonder Ramunno, Aurora's Director of as a non-profit organization they delayed payment, not waive the tion that will remove the property from its how it got on the list in the first place if Planning. "If it is easy to demolish asked for all their directors to put fees, for our user fees which is register of heritage properties and allow councillors were now being told "that it is because it doesn't have any heritage a personal guarantee on the line about $30,000 to a bit later in the the demolition of the building, paving the not of sufficient cultural heritage value or significance, why do we need to have a of credit. year to allow us some working way for a new home that "contributes to interest to warrant preservation”. record of the architectural drawings and "It is something I will not ask all capital." the community”. "If it is easy to allow it to be demol- Please see page 18 of my directors to put forward that, Please see page 3 Standing room only at Auroran’s debate Undecided voters joined dyed-in- Vanessa Long, and Conservative Lois The panel was led by former Aurora government which, he said, was found said; something he argued has been the-wool partisans at Aurora’s Town Brown, in order of the numbers they Councillor Grace Marsh, Councillor in contempt of Parliament. absent in the governments of the last Hall Wednesday evening for a Federal pulled before hand, joined moderator, Evelyn Buck, Auroran columnist "I think it is of great significance two decades. all-candidates meeting, an Auroran- and former Aurora Councillor, Alison Christopher Watts, and Auroran today to realize that those veterans who "Every one of them is a puppet, a sponsored event which attracted a Collins-Mrakas at the table for two reporter Brock Weir. have given their lives, many of them shill," he said of Conservative candi- standing room only crowd, to hear hours of questions and answers. Mr. Baxter began the evening by coming back as recently as dates, taking pains to assure the crowd Parliamentary hopefuls make their NDP candidate Kassandra Bidarian getting right into the nitty-gritty. Afghanistan, need us to maintain our he was not speaking "just" of Lois pitches to the electorate. and Yvonne Mackie, candidate for the He said his party was "appalled" by covenant with them," said Mr. Baxter. Brown. "We need somebody who will Progressive Canadian Dorian Animal Alliance Environment Voters, the treatment given to veterans by the A vote for him would restore a voice speak on your behalf." Baxter, Liberal Kyle Peterson, Green were unable to attend. current Conservative government, a for Newmarket-Aurora in Ottawa, he Please see page 16

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"I know that the "We would put things in Association is viable, the place to still be non-profit Association isn't going any- and to absorb the costs where, the quality of the turf through the association and and the value of it far through the extra income to exceeds the value that we're hopefully in five years have paying for it," he said. "There that at zero. The turf would is no guarantee. It is some- still have great value five thing that in my position I years from now." would not ask all the other Upon receipt of Mr. members to put their liveli- Giroux's delegation Mayor hoods or to restrict their Geoffrey Dawe asked town future opportunities that staff of the ramifications of they may choose to do by such an agreement, particu- being a guarantor on some- larly if there had been any thing. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce held a regular breakfast meeting last week and two politicians run- precedent related to this. "They may be volunteers ning in next month’s federal election showed up. They were Kyle Peterson, left, seeking the Liberal nod, Town Treasurer Dan this year but they may not be and Lois Brown, right, the current Conservative incumbent in the Newmarket-Aurora riding. They were Elliott said that in his ten volunteers next year, so joined by Brent Forrester of Thompson’s Funeral Home, sponsors of the event, and Judy Marshall, years with the municipality there is a lot more at play executive director of the Chamber. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace he had "not been exposed to than just a one or two year such a thing”. thing." "My initial comments are Councillors referred the that while (it’s) an interesting matter to Mr. Elliott and to Al request we would end up Downey, Aurora's Director of Area-specific charges pledging some form of asset Parks and Recreation because we would not be Services, to consider Mr. issuing personal guarantees Giroux's request. to the bank either," said Mr. A recommendation had Elliot. "I have no precedent not been added to this could be abandoned: and I would be concerned of week's council agenda at the precedent that this press time. infrastructure director DAMIR VRANCIC Area specific operat- area specific practices have built." "That sounds like a lot ing charges for pumping were "arcane" in an inte- Councillor John Gallo from a percentage basis LAW OFFICE stations could be a thing grated system that would said he shared Councillor and that might not be a BUSINESS LAW, of the past, if measures be akin to charging resi- Buck's views on area lot in dollars, but it is a REAL ESTATE, brought about by the dents "living adjacent to specific operating significant increase for a WILLS & ESTATES Town of Aurora in its a water main line project charges, underscoring small residency. 2011 Wastewater and for the cost of repairing that the infrastructure "I don't think that is a Stormwater Budget pre- the water main." was put in the areas in fair way to manage the 905-841-6411 sented last week are The system "must" be question specifically to system because you Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 approved, a move which considered as an inte- service the neighbouring have arguments on all raised alarm bells for grated system with all homes. sides and to divide the some councillors. costs shared equally by In response, Mr. system by area specific The Wastewater and all users, he said, adding Simanovskis said the service areas is going in AURORA HOME HARDWARE Stormwater Budget pre- that there would be "no Region of York had a the wrong direction, sented at last Tuesday's significant impact to the number of specific hence my recommenda- CLEARANCE CORNER overall community." charges on infrastructure tion to incorporate it and CLEARANCE CORNER general committee meet- ing by Ilmar Simanovskis, During his presenta- "12 or 15 years ago" and basically create more Aurora's Director of tion Tuesday, however, he the system was found to equity for the entire com- Mr. Clean Auto Dry Car Wash Infrastructure calls for said this would result in a be "unfair”. munity." the abandonment of area 0.6 per cent overall "At the infrastructure "We'll agree to dis- specific operating increase on the water costs here, I believe the agree on that point," con- charges for three Town budget. rate increase for those cluded Councillor Gallo. pumping stations, known This was one of the two pumping stations The Wastewater and as the Ballymore, many areas of Mr. was approaching 20 per Stormwater Budget is up Bayview and Brentwood Simanovskis' presenta- cent from what I saw," for final approval this Stations. tion that did not sit well said Mr. Simanovskis. week. "During design and with Councillor Evelyn approval of subdivisions Buck, who said that these 99 * where these stations charges were agreed to REG. $28.99 FOR SALE #8658-740 exist, the Town adopted a in the subdivision agree- Only $9 practice of creating an ments "precisely because SOLD area specific charge to the homes could not have SIDE MOUNT HOSE GUIDE the residents serviced by been built in that location each station," noted Mr. without these pumping 19 * Simanovskis in a report. stations." People you know... Only $2 "This has resulted in "So, in effect, that rate people you trust! charges specific to the is like a local improve- REG. $5.99 # 5010 - 697 operation and long term ment," she said. "Nobody CORDLESS 99 * maintenance of these else had that requirement $259 stations being added to to receive water so I Lawn/Mulch Mower Only the water bill as a sepa- don't see any reason why REG. $459.99 # 5125-760 * While supplies last rate item. 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By RON WALLACE Only a couple of weeks left til 50s dance If you’ve heard of the following terms, you’re proba- bly going to the Rock and Roll dance in Aurora in a cou- ple of weeks: neat-o; peachy-keen; be there or be square; jeepers creepers; you're cruisin' for a bruisin'; smootching; going "steady" or pinned. And if you you want more details about the May 14th dance, visit www.Iloverockandroll.ca. The site - something you couldn’t visit 40 years ago (good grief, who’d even thought of such a thing) - will give you all the information you need to attend the dance and even has a countdown to the time things get bopping. Frankly, I can’t wait. If you want go, there are tickets left, but not too many. Highlight of the evening for me will be the appear- ance of Kevin Mills as Elvis! Mills, a Richmond Hill resident, has been selected as the second-best Elvis impersonator in the world by Elvis Presley Enterprises 2010. Also appearing, and every bit as good as Elvis, will be Freddy Vette and The Flames, an eight-person band that plays only the music you remember from the 50s and 60s. The evening emcee is Aurora’s own Brian Larter, who runs Larter Advertising Agency. You can’t miss his office location: the busiest corner in Aurora - Yonge and Wellington - the building with the 90-foot wall mural. Brian was at the last committee meeting of the group responsible for the evening, and he kept repeating something over and over. “We’re going to have fun,” he said as the committee tried to stump him with problems. Among some of Brian’s ideas included a contest for Aurora’s J. Fleury’s Sons did more than manufacture the famous Fleury Plow, as this advertisement people who showed up wearing clothes that matched years ago attests. The company, located on Wellington Street West in Aurora, also manufactured the era; a Harley Davidson motorcycle to show off “for atmosphere”; old movie clips; and he generally revved grinders. Billed as the largest line made in Canada, the rapid-easy grinders did more work using the up the night. same power as any other grinder manufactured in the country, according to the ad. Winner of last week’s Sounds like a blast. question is Lisa Rush of Aurora. The 78-year-old winner has lived in Aurora for 62 years. She knew the Both Kevin Mills and Freddy Vette have websites, so building, located on the south side of Wellington Street, just east of Yonge Street, is currently a law office if you want to get an advance of what they’re like, look but for several years served as a butcher shop. them up, or follow the links on the I Love Rock and Roll site. On the Freddy Vette site, you’ll read: “It's been (more Letter to the Editor than) 50 years since Rock & Roll first shook the world with its new sound that kids loved and parents hated. This new music was sexy, fun, and some said, danger- Former mayor ous. The Devil's music. Everyone from Frank Sinatra to “Aurora’s Independent any critic at the time said it wouldn't last. Boy, they Community Newspaper” couldn't have been more wrong.” didn’t declare From Kevin’s website comes this: “Kevin’s crowd Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. pleasing style and mannerisms, mixed with his unique at 95 Edward Street, blend of talent, vocals, electrifying charisma, and elab- conflict, he says Aurora, L4G 1W1 orate costuming, makes him a favourite with interna- tional fans around the world. Multi-talented at playing a To the editor, lic trust. Its main purpose Publisher Emeritus spectacular tribute to Elvis Presley, Kevin became a is to prevent them from Rosemary Schumaker high-profile International Tribute Artist, and stood out Re: Conflict of benefiting financially from early in his career. Interest and Phyllis a decision in which they “His popularity, as well as his astonishing high ener- Editorial Production Morris v. Johnson et al. were involved in the Ron Wallace gy performance, charm and exquisite styling, makes Cynthia Proctor process. [email protected] [email protected] him a strong talent…and he attracted the public’s atten- Furthermore to my let- The Act generally tion early in his career with overwhelming, positive ter earlier this month, enti- states that if there is a Brock Weir Photography response.” [email protected] David Falconer tled "Please help me matter that comes before [email protected] Proceeds of the evening will go to Community Living understand how litigation council that would touch Advertising Newmarket/Aurora District, an incredible organization against three Aurora citi- on a member of council's Bob Ince Main Number [email protected] of dedicated, talented people who work to help devel- zens was approved", I direct or indirect pecu- 905-727-3300 opmentally disabled people live fully integrated lives would like to add the fol- niary (of or related to Diane Buchanan Classifieds within the community. lowing information in money) interest then it is [email protected] 905-727-7128 [email protected] The committee hopes to raise some money that night regards to the defamation the duty of that member Trish Miller-Kostin to support their work and those members of our com- [email protected] action of Phyllis Morris v. not to participate in the Facsimile Machine munity. Johnson et al. decision-making process 905-727-2620 For a $60 ticket, you’ll get a three-course meal (with Administration I reference the Ontario for that matter and to Patricia Wallace wine), a silent auction, and a show like you remember Municipal Conflict of declare this conflict of when you were a teenager. Interest Act. (R.S.0. 1990, interest. Editorial policy Yes, there are still a few tickets left and you may get Chapter M.50) found at I would draw your Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must them at Aurora Used Books, on Edward Street in www.e-attention to the following include name and phone number, although number will not be published, and be limited to 600 words. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. Aurora, any day except Monday; from Jog Paint & laws.gov.on.ca/html/statut sections taken from the Wallcovering, 200 Davis Drive in Newmarket 905-836- es/english/elaws_statutes above online reference: Advertising policy 6257 or from Alan and Pat Hayes, of Aurora, by calling _90m50_e.htm . DUTY OF MEMBER: 905-727-8600 or 416-992-3811. The Act helps control When present at meeting Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must See you there. the actions of our elected at which matter consid- be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. Signed, Aurora’s oldest teenager. officials who hold the pub- Please see page 6 THE AURORAN, Week of April 26, 2011 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Frankly Speaking Gift of Life By Frank Klees MPP Newmarket-Aurora

I will never forget the desperation in the eyes of the healthcare system in Ontario, we have more than ON-LINE ORGAN REGISTRY NEEDED man sitting across from me. 1,500 people on a wait list for organ transplants on Little did I know that this encounter would have any day? Most people don't realize that even if you have such a major influence in my life and my work as a That one of those people on that list dies every signed a donor card, it will probably not even be con- legislator. three days waiting for an organ that never comes? sidered if your intentions haven not been filed with the Although middle aged, Geoffrey Risen looked Why is it, that in many jurisdictions in North OHIP database. decades older. America, the rate of registered donors is as high as That's why, on numerous occasions over the past In a feeble voice, he told me that he had come to 80 per cent, and in Ontario only 17 per cent of our eli- four years, I've called on the government to put in see me for two reasons. gible population have registered as donors? place an on-line organ donor registry system. First, he wanted to let me know about the desper- At long last, I was assured by the Premier this past ate state of organ donation in our province and how WHAT CAN WE DO? week that "it's coming". that has affected his life, and he also wanted to let me Sooner than later would be good. know that it doesn't have to be that way. That was the question I asked of the healthcare He told me how he had poured his life into building providers and administrators who are struggling to MPP CHALLENGE a successful business, and how his world was “almost cope with Ontario's organ donor system. perfect”. Although there are many issues on their list that In an effort to increase donor registration, I issued Then came the news that his kidneys were failing range from front-line medical staff training to clinical a friendly challenge this past week to all MPPs, to join him, and he began his treatment journey that took him hospital resources, it all starts with having a sufficient me and my colleagues, Norm Miller and John O'Toole, through a series of medications to increased frequen- number of potential donors available. in a four-month MPP Organ Donor Registration cies of dialysis and ultimately onto the wait list for a So how do we increase the number of registered Challenge. kidney transplant. donors ? Here's how it works: After four years on the transplant wait list, and When people are asked if they would be willing to Our riding of Newmarket-Aurora has 109,528 OHIP numerous unsuccessful attempts to find a compatible be an organ donor, 90 per cent say yes. Why is it cardholders. living donor, Geoffrey was losing hope. Of those, there are 22,276 registered as organ then, that, in Ontario, only 17 per cent have actually His kidney was failing fast and a transplant was his donors, representing about 20 per cent. registered as donors ? only hope for survival. While this is higher than the 17 per cent provincial The answer is very simple... Geoffrey had made the decision that week to put average, I am hoping we can double that between Ontario's system of registering organ donors is himself on the wait list at a hospital in Miami. now and September 1st. antiquated, cumbersome and inefficient. He was told that a kidney could be available within The Trillium Gift of Life Network will provide the a matter of weeks, but that it shouldn't be more than Fixing this must be made a priority by the govern- total number of registered donors at the end of the three months. ment. challenge period, and I look forward to celebrating the He would have to pay the fee of course, but as he And we should be doing much more to raise aware- results with you. put it, he had no choice. This was a life and death ness of the importance of organ donation. You can give the Gift of Life, by registering as an decision. Dan Hargrave, the 26-year-old local resident who organ donor today. This half hour meeting led me to many thousands was given the gift of life through a double lung trans- Please do so, by visiting my website at of hours of research into the issue of organ and tissue plant, is doing his part to raise that awareness. www.frankklees.com where you can download the donation. Dan and his mother, Tanis Hargrave, are reaching instructions. The more I learned, the more frustrated I became out at every opportunity to educate the public about By the way, Geoffrey Risen had that kidney trans- that we have placed such low priority on organ dona- how to become an organ donor. plant in Miami, and within weeks was back at work. tion and transplantation in our healthcare system. Aurora resident Bruce Cuthbert, who received a The last time I saw him, he was in excellent health, life-saving liver transplant, told me that his two sons thanks to his Gift of Life. HOW CAN IT BE... want to do their part to raise awareness of organ As always, I welcome your comments. donation after witnessing what it meant for their Please feel free to contact me through my website, That under the umbrella of our multi-billion dollar father. or call me at 905-750-0019. Letter to the Editor Released documentary tells Korean War story

To the editor, are dedicated to preserv- aged to hold their posi- valour. There were no bands Forgotten War to regular ing Canada’s military her- tions and re-open the sup- Canada sent 26,791 playing, and no parades. and specialty TV chan- April marks the 60th itage, I would like to high- ply route despite tremen- soldiers to battle in Korea. In fact, the Korean War nels. anniversary of the Battle light this anniversary. dous odds and bitter fight- More than 1,200 were had very little impact on Part of The War Amps of Kapyong – one of the On April 24-25, 1951, ing. seriously wounded and Canadians, except, of Military Heritage Series, it most significant battles the 2nd Battalion of The Canadian action at another 516 never came course, those who fought is also available at a cost- fought by the Canadians in Princess Patricia’s Kapyong stopped the home. in it or who lost loved recovery price of $12 by the Korean War. Canadian Light Infantry Chinese advance in this After the Korean ones. calling 1-800-250-3030 or As a member of The engaged in the Battle of sector of the front for the Armistice Agreement was To mark this anniver- visiting waramps.ca. War Amps Operation Kapyong. rest of the war and earned signed in 1953, the sary, The War Amps has Legacy, a group of com- From their stand on Hill the battalion the US Canadians returned home re-released its documen- Jamie Lunn mitted young people who 677, the Patricias man- Presidential Citation for amid little fanfare. tary Korea: Canada’s Ottawa 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of April 26, 2011 Letters to the Editor Former mayor may be in conflict, he says

From page 4 but there were no other sake, Ms. Morris sought ter under consideration the end of her mayoral the September 14th meet- ered, declarations in the min- $0 damages, the fact that by the council, in view of term. ing she did not declare a 5. (1) Where a mem- utes. the Town was liable for the fact that the debate Sampling a review of conflict of interest nor did ber, either on his or her I will allow the reader expenses in her legal involved a proposal that council meeting minutes she do so at any subse- own behalf or while acting to formulate their own matters could possibly the Town provide or pay in recent years, council- quent meeting in regards for, by, with or through perspective, but from one still show pecuniary inter- for legal services for her lors and the mayor for a to her attendance to the another, has any pecu- side it could be interpret- est as there could be defamation action against variety of reasons closed session meeting niary interest, direct or ed that ex-Mayor Morris either a reduced or no out third parties, at that time express a conflict of inter- that started the action indirect, in any matter and may have violated the of pocket expense for her without any undertaking est at the start of the against Johnson et al. is present at a meeting of Municipal Conflict of in proceeding with this on her part to repay the meeting. I allow the reader to the council or local board Interest Act. private action. Town, whether she was Ms. Morris had in the interpret the information at which the matter is the She may have done so It is noted that successful or not - the past (Town of Aurora, to their own accord and I subject of consideration, by not declaring a conflict although this action start- Town appeared to Council Meeting Minutes stand open to correction the member, of interest and through ed with the plaintiff as assume the entire finan- No. 08-22, Tuesday on any of the information (a) shall, prior to any her subsequent participa- Mayor Phyllis Morris it cial risk, with the mayor August 12, 2008) that I have presented. consideration of the matter tion in the closed session was later changed to a standing to obtain a per- declared a conflict on a at the meeting, disclose meeting concerning the plaintiff of Phyllis Morris sonal benefit from suc- particular matter. Paul Sesto the interest and the gener- Town's direction that led to express that it was a cess in the proceedings". But with this incident at Aurora al nature thereof; to the litigation against personal matter and not For some it may be (b) shall not take part in Johnson et al. one for the Town of thought that her participa- the discussion of, or vote In this litigation she Aurora. tion in the closed session Better teen driver meets on any question in respect would be the sole benefi- Also please note that meeting and the failure to of the matter; and ciary and not the Town. the Town as per its March declare a conflict of inter- (c) shall not attempt in She could be seen as 29, 2011 council meeting est was perhaps commit- bigger discounts Let me show you how our Steer Clear® any way whether before, having a pecuniary inter- minutes passed the ted through any oversight discount can teach your teennts better driving during or after the meeting est and that she failed to motion to "pay the legal or by reason of an error in habits while you save money. to influence the voting on declare a conflict of inter- accounts of Aird & Berlis judgement. Are you there? any such question. R.S.O. est. LLP for the services up to But for others they may LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR STATE FARM IS THERE. Providing Insurance and Financial Services 1990, c. M.50, s. 5 (1). As taken from George and including December ask whether this would be 905-727-8400 Rust-D'Eye's Executive 15, 2010 and for addition- the mistake of a politician Peter Virtanen 220 Industrial Pkwy S., Unit 37 (2) Where the meeting CLU Agent, Aurora (Just south of the soccer fields) referred to in subsection Summary: "The retainer al outside counsel, with numerous years of (1) is not open to the pub- letter signed by the Mayor Paterson MacDougall for experience. lic, in addition to comply- and the Town on October services rendered up until As taken from her ing with the requirements 6, 2010 leads to the con- December 21, 2010." own website (www.phyllis of that subsection, the clusion that both are joint- I note from Mr. Rust- morris.net) Phyllis Morris member shall forthwith ly and severally liable for D'Eye's Executive had six years as a coun- leave the meeting or the paying the legal expenses Summary: "at the same cillor, three years as part of the meeting during incurred for the defama- time, Phyllis Morris deputy mayor and four COLLISION CENTRES which the matter is under tion action." appeared to have a pecu- years as the mayor with Proudly serving Aurora consideration. R.S.O. Even if, for argument's niary interest in the mat- this incident occurring at and surrounding areas. 1990, c. M.50, s. 5 (2). Family owned & operated since 1981 Disclosure to be record- with over 100 years of combined experience. ed in minutes INSURANCE APPROVED 6. (1) Every declaration CEOs benefit from of interest and the general 23 Allaura Blvd., Aurora 905-727-6900 nature thereof made under section 5 shall, where the meeting is open to the tax cuts, she claims public, be recorded in the minutes of the meeting by To the editor, Alternatives destroys that pitals, provide community ONUMENTS BY the clerk of the municipali- argument. resources to deal with men- M ty or secretary of the com- Re: Business tax cuts It shows that when rich tal health or give our kids a HOMPSONS mittee or local board, as don't spur capital spend- corporations get additional better start in life with a qual- TA New Approach to Memorial Design. the case may be. R.S.O. ing revenue from tax cuts they ity early learning and child 1990, c. M.50, s. 6 (1). don’t pass it along for the care program. * Granite markers and monuments * Cemetery lettering and restoration (2) Every declaration of The more we hear about benefit of others. The only people happy * Bronze markers and vases interest made under sec- the impact of corporate tax Instead, the extra cash about that choice are the * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities tion 5, but not the general cuts the less it looks like a goes into the pockets of cor- CEOs of the big banks and * Portrait Etchings nature of that interest, good deal for Canadians. porate CEOs. insurance companies who Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed shall, where the meeting is Harper’s rationale for The bigger problem with are stuffing their wallets at Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments not open to the public, be continuing these cuts to more corporate tax cuts is our expense. recorded in the minutes of wealthy corporations is that the morality of the choice Shameful is the word that 905-727-5421 the next meeting that is they will create jobs for Harper is making. Harper is comes to mind. 530 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora L4G 6W8 open to the public. R.S.O. Canadians. giving away billions of dol- The latest study by the lars that could be used to Dora Robinson Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of 1990, c. M.50, s. 6 (2). Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. As referenced by the Canadian Centre for Policy reduce waiting times in hos- Aurora minutes of the Aurora Town Council meeting of September 14, 2010, then Mayor Morris participated FantasticFantastic SelSelection of in the closed session por- ChChildren’sildren’s SShoes!! tion of the meeting that AvailableAvailable in widewide widths. subsequently resulted in the motion "THAT the Town This lightweight shoe is perfect for your Solicitor be directed to child’s all-day play.Our staff has gone through retain external legal coun- in-depth training to ensure children’s feet are properly fitted for sel and to take any and all comfort and proper growth. actions to bring resolution to this matter". She participated in the closed meeting but did not vote on this motion as she left once coming out of closed portion of the evening. It is this motion that PleasePlease joinjoin usus onon Saturday,Saturday, AprilApril 3030 fromfrom 1010 amam toto 33 pmpm eventually led to the litiga- fforor NENEWW BALANCEBALANCE DAYDAY whenwhen theirtheir representativerepresentative willwill bebe atat OMARS,OMARS, tion against Johnson et al. andand forfor aa chancechance toto WIN WIN AA PAIRPAIR OFOF NEWNEW BALANCEBALANCE SHOES.SHOES. The first agenda item of Plus,Plus, receivereceive aa FREEFREE GIFTGIFT withwith everyevery PurchasePurchase ofof NewNew BalanceBalance shoes.shoes. The New BBalance KG632 a council meeting is the "Declarations of Pecuniary Interest". 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To the editor, ment amd management zen committee to ensure the extensive develop- achieved by a joint staff- or modifications to the we researched. that opportunities to ments on the west side of citizen trails subcommit- proposed trail routes and The town council, This was all done by a implement the long term the park. tee, as recommended in changes to the construc- after much discussion, small committee at a master plan are not over- No doubt due to the the report, that will tion and management of has finally approved savings of tens of thou- looked. fact that there was not a ensure council has the the trails. extending the term of the sands of taxpayers’ dol- For example, we have trail subcommittee in best possible information Trails Subcommittee for lars if this work had been until next year, 2012, to existence when these on which to base its deci- David Tomlinson a maximum of six months undertaken by paid pro- implement an already subdivisions were sions of future changes Aurora to enable the completion fessional consultants. agreed trail easement planned and developed. of the Trails Master Plan. I, personally, consider through a property in the Although this council, This is after three that the Trails Master northwest corner of for some reason, has not years, with other commit- Plan is now completed. town, that would link the been very supportive of tee members, in all What is more impor- existing Willow Farm citizen committees, there weather conditions, of tant is the long term Trail route with the is a lesson to be learned walking more than 70 implementation of the Nokiidaa Trial route in the lack of trails west kilometres of potential Master Plan that will take behind Handley Grange. of the Wildlife Park. trail routes and plotting a good many years If council fails to take The success of the • Aurora’s First Choice For Driver Training on a map these routes longer than six months. action in the next few long term implementation 905-713-3733 aimed at linking together Both the Town staff, months this agreement of the Trails Master Plan existing parks and open who worked on this proj- becomes null and void will depend on both staff • MTO Licenced & Approved Course Provider spaces, schools and ect with us, and the con- and this trail opportunity input and citizens’ sup- ON-GOING MONTHLY CLASSES employment areas with a sultants, appointed by will be lost forever. port, which can best be www.ontarionewdrivers.ca comprehensive off-road the Town to produce the There also are many trail system. written report, all agreed other opportunites in the We also investigated to including a recom- next 10 years to develop road crossings, handi- mendation in the report trails through the pro- The Town of Aurora in association with capped persons’ access, that the Trails posed developments on protection of environ- Subcommittee (with or the east side of the the Society of York Region Artists mentally sensitive areas, without me as a member) Wildlife Park. to name but a few of the should become a perma- Interestingly, there is invites you to the aspects of trail develop- nent joint staff and citi- not a single trail in all of Reader appalled 49th49th AnnualAnnual by MP’s spending To the editor, ing an election campaign. We should expect that AuroraAurora ArtArt ShowShow That means that our tax this money is spent respon- Currently, local politi- dollars are used to subsi- sibly, and in good faith. cians receive a rebate of dize more than half of what I was appalled to learn 60 per cent of the personal politicians spend on their that our M.P. Lois Brown expenses they occur dur- elections. attempted to submit a claim && SaleSale of $228 in visits to the salon during the last elec- tion. Baxter’s signs She also submitted a Original artwork for all your needs and more! claim of close to $1,800 for clothes she bought in a “waste of ink” Toronto. To their credit, Elections To the editor, Conservative" was a bit of an Canada caught this oxy-moron, which is why the scheme and denied her FREEFREE ADMISSION Driving south on Yonge functioning party is now claim. Street into Aurora the other called Conservative. I want to know how a AuroraAur Town Hall evening my eyes were Had I been sitting on the candidate can run on a assaulted by election signs fence for my decision, this platform of fiscal prudence 100 John West Way at Yonge and St. John’s display of countless signs and accountability when 100 Sideroad. certainly would have swayed they don’t practice it them- While there are a couple my vote in another direction. selves. of modest signs of our key You won't be successful I’m fine with Ms. Brown players in the upcoming, in diluting popular vote in this taking a shopping trip to unwelcomed federal election fashion. Toronto, or day at the salon there appeared to be count- when she is supposed to be less sign-after-sign for Patty Mclaughlin talking to the voters of Dorian Baxter. Innisfil Newmarket and Aurora, Not only is this visual just don’t expect me to pick Saturday, May 7 pollution, it's a waste of Ed. Note: Dorian Baxter up the bill. good ink. is the candidate for the I always thought that Progressive Canadian Cole Webster the term "Progressive Party. Aurora 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, May 8 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information contact (905) 726-4762 or visit www.e-aurora.ca/artshow 8 - THE AURORAN, Week of April 26, 2011 Letters to the Editor Who will youth vote for, he wonders

To the editor, manage the country. big demographic in high underemployment receive the tax breaks Issues such as Surely, by now after Canada: there are three and unemployment rates and favourable policies responsible leadership, Who will the youth years of opportunity to million potential voters in our society. to maintain their swag- ecology, employment, vote for in this election? implement programs to under the age of 25 Unfortunately, this ger and clout in our soci- safe and affordable Throughout this benefit the younger gen- years of age in our soci- cohort does not repre- ety. energy and social Election 2011, the eration, we would see ety now. sent very much of a By getting out to vote, advancements for Conservative govern- some success stories. Most of the recent col- political threat to the young voters in our soci- minorities are important ment has used hege- However, the younger lege and university grad- present day government. ety can have their say to many of us in our monic practices and population does not see uates carry a big burden Groups such as the and have an impact on society. methods to spin a story much hope in their of student debt from pay- big corporations repre- some riding's results in to tell the public that future. ing for their education. sent the power base of the upcoming election on Jim Jackson they need a majority to The youth represent a This population faces Canada, and they May 2. Aurora Former resident recommends this DVD To the editor, will go even higher. especially excellent in motor vehicles. of this inexpensive DVD that time period. A few years ago I pur- your current economic In addition, it covers because they will be It would interesting to In the last few months chased a DVD from PBS environment. batteries and solar ener- enlightened even though hear from your readers both Canadians and in the United States with The program's main gy. the program is a few about this concept. Americans have seen the title: "Who Killed the focus is on Electric Cars I strongly recommend years old. their fuel costs soar and Electric Car?". but it also examines to your readers that they I wonder how far tech- Wayne Hemington it's a good bet that they This documentary is alternative fuels for consider getting a copy nology has improved over Former Aurora resident Getting dining room back means Spring is here

To the editor, One that I cherish is the most convenient Guess where every- room area slipping ever so patches of natural wood that I get my dining room receptacle. thing goes! slowly into my office. showing through like the In my home there are back. Some people have a That’s right, snow- But now with the dissi- sprouts coming up in the several “rights of spring”. Unfortunately, my foyer with a table and sit- boards, hockey equipment, pation of snow and the ter- garden. I have mentioned the house is small and upon ting area. winter coats, boots and a mination of hockey sched- Spring has arrived! mud and various and entering the front door, as I have a walkthrough on boot dryer (looks like a ules – I get my dining room sundry backyard cleanup in every house I have been the right and a dining small octopus) – you name back. Bonnie Tiffin rituals before. in, stuff is dropped at/on room/office on the left. it and it covers my dining I can just see small Oak Ridges Questions to candidates should be oral, he says

To the editor, Aurora on Wednesday provincial (and not anoth- ence. If one wants to ask for "audience questions" "priming the pump" is dis- evening past. er federal election for a a question then one does on Wednesday were writ- honest. My compliments to all If you are going to run while), you should insist so on one's feet at the ten by staffers for one of at The Auroran for one of these again, hope- that there are no written microphone. the candidates. Geoffrey Smith orchestrating the event in fully for the upcoming questions from the audi- Some of what passed I think this sort of Aurora Auroran should devote an issue to Vic Paraninfo To the editor, finest gems, in the passing Ronnie) was very well done. The Auroran could I wonder how many have How many of us have of Vic Paraninfo. However, it just does not devote an entire issue to taken their children to Vic, wanted to take our grand- How sad to return from a Your article (The seem to me to be enough. this great person with pic- not just for the skates, but to kids, but our own children, holiday to the news that Auroran, April 5th) and the I hope there is more tures, past articles, and trib- experience the magic of now grown up, insisted on Aurora had lost one of its tribute by Ron (Poor coming. utes from your readers. Vic's rapport with the kids. being the ones.

Bill Hack Merlin Garden open four days for free Aurora To the Editor, There are four ‘open’ days’ come to enjoy the garden. every year from 10 a.m. to 5 Feel free to bring friends You are invited to visit p.m. and family. Dierdre and David Tomlinson’s For 2011, you can visit the Buses are welcome, with Dr. Sam Naghibi, English flower garden (Merlin), garden free on Saturday, May parking available nearby. featuring more than 2,000 dif- 14; Saturday, June 11; For further information, Family Physician ferent perennials. Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, contact Dierdre Tomlinson at For many years the July 10. 905-727-8979. Tomlinsons have shared their There is no charge for is pleased to announce that he is love of gardening with visitors admission. June Yates from Canada and abroad. Everyone is invited to Aurora ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS T.C.'s BURGERS Also, as of May 1st, we are offering LASER/IPL treatment under doctor’s supervision for: Since 1993 • Hair reduction • Skin tightening Call ahead • Pigmented lesion removal • Wrinkles Weekly for faster Specials! • Acne Treatment • Rosecea service! • Spider veins • Rejuvenation of skin tone and texture • Operated by Sherry Bahrampour, Licensed Esthetician Tel: 905-727-1843 Homemade SouvlakiFresh SaladsValue CombosFish & ChipsGyros Wraps 300 Wellington St. East, Unit #2, Aurora 15198 Yonge St., Aurora Call us at: 905-841-1380 (South of Yonge & Wellington on the west side) In the Tim Hortons/Wendy’s Plaza THE AURORAN, Week of April 26, 2011 - 9

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PROUDLY SUPPORTING LOCAL SPORTS THE AURORAN, Week of April 26, 2011 - 13 Blame Harper for the election, candidate says

The frustration felt by Liberal Party plans to is socially progressive while some voters about going to increase the Guaranteed the right wing is fiscally con- the polls in today's economic Income Supplement by servative, he said. climate was underscored at infusing $700 million dollars "It means we are looking Wednesday's debate by one into the fund, something that to deal with the causes of member of the audience would be applicable to "all poverty," he said. "We are who asked why Canadians 1.6 million Canadian seniors looking to deal with the cir- were going to the polls right that are already accepting cumstances that cause as now with an election "that GIS." opposed to looking at the costs the taxpayers $300 "We are going to make symptom." million”. [the Canada Pension Plan] Fiscal responsibility, too, With the person directing more robust so hopefully was important to the Green his comments to Liberal can- that will help as well," he Party, said Vanessa Long, Top amateur athletes and coaches were honoured last weekend at the 2010 didate Kyle Peterson, Mr. said. who noted her party is more on the right end of the spec- Ontario Sport Awards in Toronto. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Health Peterson responded that this For Progressive election was called because Canadian candidate Dorian trum when it comes to eco- Promotion and Sport and the Sport Alliance of Ontario also recognized the the Stephen Harper Baxter, seniors should be nomics. outstanding contributions of officials, volunteers and corporate supporters Conservative Government credited with "having woven "What it means both eco- of amateur sport in Ontario. Of the 57 honourees recognized for sport excel- was found to be in contempt the fabric of this great nomically and nationally is lence, four athletes received top honours, one was Summer Mortimer of of parliament. nation.” we get out of deficit as quick- Ducks Swimming, right. Summer, coached by her father Craig Mortimer, has "The election may very He said he is currently ly as possible," she said. met with success at the IPC World Swimming Championships, where she won well be unnecessary, but you looking into why some sen- "The Green Party incurred four gold medals and broke four world records. Her goal is to swim at the have nobody to blame but iors in his parish have had debt in the 2008 election and 2012 Paralympic Games in London, England. Making the presentation is Stephen Harper," said Mr. their income cheques it became our number one Margarett Best, left, Minister of Health Promotion and Sport. Peterson. reduced, sometimes by $30 priority to get out of that debt It was one of the many and $40, something that has as quickly as possible so we issues surrounding the yet to be determined. would regain our financial economy that was brought "If we fail them at this stability. We had it paid off by up at the Aurora all-candi- time, we show that our civi- the beginning of this year, Rick Hansen relay dates meeting, which cov- lization and modality for which is a great achievement ered issues ranging from being human has taken a for a small party. We need to plans to help seniors combat huge paradigm shift," he support citizens that require the economic downturn to said. our help. Seniors, veterans may come to Aurora the impact of merging the During the debate, Mr. deserve to live in dignity. We Toronto Stock Exchange Baxter also illustrated the don't need to support com- The Rick Hansen 25th sure would have on peo- a number of stops along with its London counterpart. two "wings" of his party, panies who pollute." Anniversary Relay could ple trying to get to the the relay route. In response to Councillor when asked by panellist With regards to the ques- come through Aurora Tree Lighting ceremony," Hopefuls can enter Evelyn Buck's question Christopher Watts on what tion posed by panelist Grace December 7, according to he said. "For that reason, their names for selection regarding taxes for seniors fiscal responsibility meant to Marsh on how the proposed a report from Aurora CAO staff is suggesting the by visiting www.rickhan and "correcting the injus- the candidates. The left wing merger of the London and Neil Garbe. relay end in Aurora in the senrelay.com. tice", Mr. Peterson said the of the Progressive Canadian Please see page 14 The Rick Hansen afternoon and that its Foundation has formally members be invited to expressed its wishes to attend the tree lighting Governance and economy have the relay come ceremony later that through Aurora and has evening. provided the Town with an "Since this is a rolling opportunity to host an roadblock that would take dominate Aurora debate End of Day Celebration to no longer than two hours mark the arrival of the on December 7 and one Issues of governance and heard," she said. "That doesn't many I think needs to be done said. "That is something your Rick Hansen Medal. hour the following day - economy dominated much of happen when over 50 per cent to improve decorum in the leader likes to use as well, or at "As Aurora would be and will not take place on the conversation when of votes go unrepresented like House of Commons." least your operatives. How does an 'end of the day' com- Yonge Street - staff feels Conservative candidate Lois they did in the last election. We In her response, Ms. Brown that make things more civil or Brown, Liberal candidate Kyle need to change it and it would said the Conservative munity, there is the the impact on traffic more appropriate, especially as Peterson, Green Party candi- be my number one priority Government has taken a num- a member of a party that has opportunity to host some would be minimal." date Vanessa Long, and because until we have fair rep- ber of measures to strengthen not topped 40 per cent while 60 sort of event to celebrate Municipal staff recom- Progressive Canadian candi- resentation in our Parliament Parliament, she continued. per cent of the voters have cho- the arrival of the relay," mended an upset limit of date Dorian Baxter sat down for Canadians will know better than "We have tried to change the sen other parties? said Mr. Garbe in his $1,000 be approved to an all-candidates debate at to trust that their voice will be Senate, we have put in term lim- "How is it appropriate that a report. "The relay is stage the event. The rec- Town Hall Wednesday. heard." its, we would like to see that leg- sitting MP of all these con- scheduled to arrive in ommendation cleared On this front, candidates first Following a similar line of islation go through, we would stituents to refer to the other 60 Aurora the afternoon of general committee with- tackled the issue of how they questioning, candidates were like to see the redistribution of per cent as supporters of los- December 7, arriving out any discussion or would re-engage voters, voters also asked how they would go seats by population because we ers?" from Schomberg in the debate. The recommen- who are often shown to be apa- about restoring Canadians' faith believe people deserve to have In her response, Ms. Brown south end at Yonge dation also called on thetic - or even angry - about in the House of Commons, and their voice heard in Ottawa...I said that issue reflects why yes Street. There are several Mayor Geoffrey Dawe and this election. fostering an environment of have always comported myself or no questions were "inappro- route options, all of them Town Clerk John Leach to For Mr. Baxter, it was a mat- openness, transparency, and appropriately." priate" in that kind of forum. involving turning the relay sign a "community agree- ter of engaging the youth vote collegiality on the floor. Candidates, however, found "In our parliamentary sys- off Yonge Street to the ment" with the Rick by lowering the voting age. In his response, Mr. agreement in some of the "rapid tem, a coalition that is made up east and proceeding on Hansen Foundation "set- "If we are prepared to Peterson argued that anyone fire" yes or no questions of people who did not win the side streets to Town Hall." ting out the terms and license our young people at the who tuned into Question Period directed at the candidates, majority of seats in the govern- The relay is expected conditions of the Town's age of 16 to drive a car, we need would be "appalled" by the including whether or not ment is not a rightful govern- to leave Aurora participation.” to lower the voting age," he said. behaviour on both sides of the Quebec should be recognized ment," she said. "We have got a December 8. Relay participants will He also voiced agreement House of Commons, he said. as a nation ("No."), and whether coalition government that has A Town event honour- be chosen through an with Mr. Peterson about intro- From his perspective, things coalition governments were fun- gone on in Germany, 0for ducing an online voting system. needed to change. ing the relay coming to online participant con- damentally undemocratic. instance. Ms. Merkel has led a "There is that time frame that "It looks like nothing is get- Each candidate said they coalition government but she Aurora could coincide test, but one participant these young people are ready ting done in Ottawa and were not undemocratic, but gained the majority of the seats with the annual tree light- will be selected by the and really want to get involved," Canadians deserve better," he before Ms. Brown answered in the house. ing ceremony at Town Town. Those selected will he said. said. 'no', she said, "not [a coalition] of "In England, we see the Hall, Mr. Garbe said, each be able to carry the But for Ms. Long, voter apa- One of the ways to combat losers." same kind of a coalition going which will minimize replica Rick Hansen thy wasn't an issue, it is an issue this would be the Liberal Party's This raised the eyebrows of on but it was a coalition that was staffing costs for the medal 250 metres. of addressing voter "despair". proposed People's Question some members of the audi- made up of the ones who won municipality. But there The relay is slated to Her solution would be to Period, he said. ence, including one man who the most seats. That is why the are traffic issues which begin August 24 and reform Canada's electoral sys- The People's Question came forward during the ques- question was inappropriate. I could arise with coordi- expected to conclude tem to have representational Period would allow all tion and answer session to ask have deep concerns about a nating the two events. May 22, 2012, counting government rather than the cur- Canadians to submit questions for elaboration. coalition in our country [and] I "Staff has expressed 7,000 medal bearers rent "inadequate" first-past-the- to the Prime Minister or Cabinet "Earlier tonight you let it slip have deep concerns about the concerns about the nega- along the way. Mr. post system. Minister of their choice and have or you volunteered in answer to Bloc holding the balance of tive impact a rolling clo- Hansen will be present at "We live in a society where them answer the questions. the question, you used the power." every voice deserves to be "This is just one step of words 'coalition of losers,'" he 14 - THE AURORAN, Week of April 26, 2011 Women dominate U of T swim meet

By MELONY TEAGUE 2011' meet which took place The contingent of Ducks istered for this event which because they are so com- 'Thank you' cards for attend- recently at the University of that attended was made up was hosted by 'The petitive," Phillip said, "it's a ing or have a beautifully Aurora's Master Ducks Toronto Athletic Centre. of four men and 15 women. Downtown Swim Club' of great team and they have printed program of events. Swim Club sent 19 swim- The Ducks were first in A total of 180 swimmers Toronto and coordinated by great team spirit, they are a First time Master Duck mers and their coach Nancy the women's overall from Ontario, Quebec and Phillip Coupal. great model for us as a competitors who attended Black to the 'All OUT Swim ranking. Northeastern U.S. were reg- "We just love the Ducks club." the meet were Sara The opportunity to race Thomerson, Christina Nagy- in a long course event is one Oh and Tanya Sudy. that Ms. Black has encour- Tanya, who has been aged, particularly as a with the Ducks since Gigantic hospital run warm-up before the National September 2010 said, "I Championship next month in was nervous going into it, I Montreal. was not sure of my capabili- "Thank you to Phillip and ties in an authentic competi- happens this Sunday his volunteers for running tive environment, so my Ontario's best BIG little heart was racing; but I felt be trained runners to partic- not the first 5K that I've the Run for Southlake and meet. It was awesome as okay because I had my One step at a time.' ipate in the day. done, but all of my running has challenged her dad to do usual," Ms. Black said. team supporting me. I was 'You have to learn how to The event this year has experience was before my it with her. The events ran smoothly in a 50m pool which I had crawl before you can walk.' four unique courses to kids were born and I have a "My eldest son was born and efficiently. All OUT never done before. It was a 'You can do it!' choose from, including the desire to get back into six weeks premature and Swim 2011 is a Master's very positive experience." Whatever motivation you Kids Mini Mile, expressly shape after having my sec- spent the first 17 days of his Swimming Ontario sanc- The unofficial results need, now might be a good designed for little legs, and ond son at Southlake in life in the Neonatal Intensive tioned meet which featured showed that the Master time to get ready for the even walking the 10K or 5K December." Care Unit (NICU)," recalled 15 events, including relays Ducks placed first in the 2011 A & B Courier Run for is happily encouraged. In fact, Goodman and Ms. Goodman. "The care, and an 800m freestyle. women's overall ranking. Southlake taking place on Still, others are deter- both her young sons were compassion and support we The competition featured Of note was Master Duck Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the mined to move a little faster. born at Southlake Regional received from the labour, state of the art electronic Cheryl Stewart who topped Aurora Community Centre. "It feels like this is the Health Centre, providing a delivery, and NICU teams timing and is the ideal set- her age group. In the past the Run for first time I am learning to great deal of her motivation was incredible. They made a ting for competitors to break The head coach was Southlake has attracted a run," said Kim Goodman to participate in this year's stressful and anxious experi- long course (50m) records buoyed by the results and great number of dedicated who is training for the 5K event. ence a positive one." at provincial, national and/or reminded the team, "We are long distance runners, but course at the A & B Courier Kim is also the daughter The run is an important international levels. on track with our fitness and participants do not have to Run for Southlake. "This is of Steve Hinder, the Chair of event on the Southlake cal- Swimmers attended from can race well in the 100 and endar and helps to raise as far as Ohio as well as 200m distances. Now, we vitally needed funds for our Ottawa and Montreal. have six weeks to get a little hospital's priority needs, It is not at every event more speed to race for per- Aurora skaters do including a second Magnetic that you are given personal sonal bests at Nationals." Resonance Imaging (MRI) Machine, and everyday hos- pital equipment, like mat- well at two meets tresses, wheelchairs and IV Members of the Aurora month. StarSkate-2nd; Adriana poles. Skating Club competed at In Scarboro the results Beniot-Meschino, Pre-Prelim The entire community is the Ursula Lehming were: Marilena Perri, Sr Br StarSkate-4th; Danilee encouraged to attend the Scarboro Skate in StarSkate-7th; Nicole Sparrow, Pre-Prelim 2011 event and, whether you Scarborough two weeks ago Marino, Pre Novice StarSkate-5th; Maddie Petit, want to walk, run or just play, and the Thornhill Fun Competitive Long-9th; Pre-Prelim StarSkate-2nd; 'Spend the Day Your Way'. 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Support for soldiers, prevent- the problem is their pension is job for us, so we will give them ple," he said, touting the Liberal claiming "not a single life had said. "We're on the side of police ing crime, and the future of the clawed back based on the ben- the very best equipment possi- Party's Canadian Learning been saved.” officers, doctors, nurses, and gun registry all came under efits they get," he said. "He has ble," she said. "We are continu- Passport. "It is inspiration rather In discussing the issue, Mr. victims who support this life-sav- examination at last been in the armed forces since ing to support our veterans. We than incarceration, and building Baxter said he was told by many ing gun registry. That being said, Wednesday's federal candi- he was 18 so I think he had 32 have put $2.3 billion into veter- super-prisons is not the way officers that they check the gun it needs improvements." dates' debate at Town Hall. or 33 years before he retired; ans' benefits over the last year, to go." registry before responding to From Ms. Long's perspec- Each candidate was asked now he is forced to find a sec- so we would like to continue For Green Party candidate domestic disputes. tive, however, maintaining the by panellist Christopher Watts ond job because of the claw- working with our veterans to Vanessa Long, there is no doubt "They know there is a long- gun registry was a matter of what each of them would do to backs in his pension. I think that ensure that they have the very that prisons were in need of ren- gun there, they are able to practicality. support Canada's men and is unfair and wrong and we best assistance." ovation, but agreed that rehabili- approach that house and I "What seems wasteful to me women in uniform. need to do something as a On the other side of the coin, tation was also "extremely believe many police lives have is cancelling a registry now that With the question directed to country to figure out how to take panelist Councillor Evelyn Buck important." been saved because they it is up and running," she said. Liberal candidate Kyle Peterson care of our veterans because asked how each party would "We question the cancelling approach it in such a way as to "We have put all of this money and Conservative candidate they sure have taken care of us." devote resources to fighting of the prison farms program," make sure nobody is killed," he into it. Why not keep it now that it Lois Brown, both expressed From Ms. Brown's perspec- crime. With the question being she said. "It was the most suc- said. is actually working? support for those who serve in tive, the Conservative govern- directed to all candidates, the cessful program in helping to While Mr. Peterson said he "The Association of Police the forces. ment has invested in purchasing answers were varied. change inmates into successful and his party would like to see Chiefs of Canada, including York Part of the Liberal platform is equipment for the Canadian Mr. Peterson was called on citizens and [the Government] changes made to the registry, Region's own, all support the a new veterans' charter, said Mr. Armed Forces "after a decade first, and he underscored alter- cancelled it because they want including streamlining registra- long-gun registry because they Peterson, who added the need of darkness.” natives to imprisonment. to keep them in jail as long as tion and making first time failures believe that it saves police offi- was brought home while door- "Our young men and "I think spending money on possible. That is why we have to register only a ticketable cers’ lives. I believe that as Mr. knocking last week. women in uniform deserve to prevention, rehabilitation, and mandatory minimum sentences. offence, he said his party want- Baxter says, in case of domestic "I ran into a veteran who had have the very best equipment social programs is far more The Green Party would like to ed to maintain the "integrity" of disputes...it protects women's just moved here from BC...and when we're asking them to do a effective than incarcerating peo- see more of a focus on white col- the program. lives to have those guns lar crime; we think that people "Over 11,000 times a day registered and I will always who embezzle and take our police use the gun registry," he support that." money should be punished." "Then you would have sup- ported our legislation for white collar crime," responded Ms. Brown, who added Canadians Flowers want to feel safe on their streets by Terry and in their communities. "We believe that law abiding 14799 Yonge St. Canadians shouldn't have to Aurora Telephone: 905-726-1549 worry about walking down their email: [email protected] streets," she said. "It has been www.flowersbyterry.com many, many years since we invested anything in our prison If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? system and we need to upgrade and rehabilitate those correction- al facilities. We also have to invest in rehabilitation and we need to invest in prevention. We are doing both." In an interview with The Auroran earlier this month, Ms. Brown said her party supported scrapping the long-gun registry and said it "hasn't saved a single Gateway Café & Lanes Aurora life”. 210 Edward St., 905-727-2900 So when asked how each www.gatewaylanes.ca party evaluates the success of the long-gun registry, Ms. Brown maintained it was "wasteful" and "ineffective”. "We have worked very hard on issues of crime and justice," she said. "We know full well that criminals do not register their guns and that is what makes the gun registry wasteful and ineffec- tive. It has never targeted actual criminals committing gun crime; it targets farmers, duck hunters, and other law-abiding gun own- ers." Mr. Baxter, however, said he had "serious concerns" about a "sitting member of Parliament"

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The show depicts the The group chose this interlocking stories of a production to end its 16th cabaret singer, a writer from season because history America, and the denizens unfortunately repeats itself. of Berlin, all caught up in Political factionalism has the swirling maelstrom of a seriously jeopardized the changing society. security of many countries Ron Wallace, owner of The Auroran, receives a plaque from Susan Werden, left and Mary Jo Williams, It was the first big suc- some more than once in the marking 10 years of sponsorship with Welcome Wagon. The Auroran and Hartwell Thayer Financial cess for songwriting team past. Services were both honoured for achieving the same goal recently. John Kander and Fred Ebb, The Aurora Performing Auroran photo by David Falconer a big hit on Broadway, run- Arts Group hopes that after ning for more than 1,000 seeing this production the- performances in its initial atre-goers will be reminded engagement and with of what can be done to Federal candidates tee off at debate numerous successful make the world a place revivals around the world in where everyone coexists as From page 1 ting poorer and more desperate. "The Stephen Harper system, invest in young the decades since it was one. Mr. Baxter was followed by "I guess that's why we need Conservative Government has Canadians with tuition help and first performed. The Performance, which Mr. Peterson, who said public more prisons," she said. consistently said that the econo- incentives to hire youth, and pro- Cabaret is often cited as features several Aurora res- events like Wednesday's debate Seniors, for instance are my remains our number one pri- viding all Canadians with an one of the first major 'con- idents is at the Newmarket are the "cornerstone of our returning to work in record num- ority," she said, adding that her "equal opportunity" regardless of cept musicals', where the Theatre May 13 through democracy”. bers, finding their fixed incomes party is committed to keeping income. direction, design and sym- 15th. taxes low to support small busi- If elected Mr. Peterson said insufficient to meet their needs. "Stephen Harper's priorities bolism of the piece can be For tickets go to he pledged to frequently have "We all deserve to live with ness owners and manufactur- are for corporate tax giveaways, just as important as the plot. www.newtix.ca or phone similar public events. Speaking dignity and the old line parties ers. fighter jets and prisons, paid for When Director Sarah 905-953-5122. to "thousands" of voters over the just aren't delivering." "You may choose a govern- by cuts to your health care," said course of this campaign, Mr. Having picked the number ment which has given parents Mr. Peterson. "Stephen Harper Peterson said the priorities of four, Ms. Brown was the last of choice in childcare, support to has never balanced a budget Newmarket-Aurora residents the candidates to speak their students and significant tax cuts and they have no plan to do so are clear: health care, "support opening remarks. to seniors or an opposition that now. He has a gaping $11 billion for real families", and the econo- She said she has worked wants to raise taxes and risk set- hole in his plan. They turned a my. "tirelessly" on behalf of ting families back. I have worked $13 billion dollar surplus into a "Many people are afraid of Newmarket-Aurora residents very hard to improve the quality $56 billion deficit in four years. losing our public health care and is proud of her accomplish- of life for citizens in Aurora and I This is fiscal Conservatism? This Bathroom under Stephen Harper and right- ments. have a track record to prove it." concerns me and I know from fully so," he said. "He has spoken "We've been through two According to Ms. Long, a knocking on doors that this con- & Kitchen Accessories out many times about his sup- very difficult years and during vote for the Green Party will be a cerns you. We must demand port for a two-tier, for profit, this global downturn the focus of vote for creating the Canada better." Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. healthcare system. To me, this is our government has been on the "that we deserve". Mr. Baxter's closing state- www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario unacceptable. creation of jobs," said Ms. Brown. "Who are Green ments were reflective of the past "The Liberal Party is commit- "I was able to convince my col- Canadians?" she asked in her government changes over the ted to a publically funded, univer- leagues in Ottawa to invest in closing. "We are new Canadians past few years and wondered if Hair sally accessible health care sys- Aurora in projects such as the who want the chance to practice voters had detected any change Manicure tem. “We need to protect and Aurora GO Bridge...[and] this our professions. We are families with the government "flip-flop- Pedicure strengthen our investment in infrastructure money has together and apart who deserve ping" between "the Liberals and Waxing health care now more than ever improved the lives of residents of income splitting and equal par- the neo-con government we as our population ages." Aurora." enting now. We are the disabled, have today. Bio-gel, Solar-Gel As a candidate, Mr. Peterson Noting that she invited the veterans and non, who deserve "I want to promise you that UV Gell, Acrylic said he is confident in the Liberal Regional Chair to Ottawa to better than a lifetime of poverty. Dorian will make the difference," Walk-ins Welcome • Gift Certificates Available Party's vision for supporting fam- meet with the Minister of "We are every Canadian and he said. "Choose the person that All staff are from LEANNE’S NAILS OPEN OPEN ilies, and said it reflects the great- Transport, she said a significant we deserve something better. will be able to speak clearly and Monday 15450 Yonge St., Unit 1, Aurora Monday est areas of need, including edu- investment in the local Viva sys- The Green Party is something forcefully and represent your to Saturday * Room for Rent/Facials to Saturday cation, support for seniors, child tem was the result of the meet- better and you have an impor- rights. There are three things that care and the environment, areas ing. tant choice to make." I want to do for this community 905-503-SWAN (7926) which, he said, have been She also said she has For Mr. Peterson, May 2 is and I will fight until they are done. "ignored" by Stephen Harper helped several Aurora business- about priorities, and the Liberal The moment you put me into during his tenure as Prime es with Federal investment dol- government offers the priority to Parliament I will get them done Minister. lars, and there are still more proj- "stand up for" the public health very rapidly." FAN MAN "We will pay for our program ects she would like to continue by stopping the $6 billion corpo- working on. Fabulous Lighting with rate tax giveaway that Stephen "The global economy is still Browse: for that per fect piece Harper wants to give to the fragile and Canadians remain 4,000 sq. ft. of showroom country's largest companies," concerned about their jobs and Meet: over 30 acclaimed King Artists said Mr. Peterson. "I happen to their families," she said. "There is Visit: 18 studios / sites throughout scenic King believe that health care and sup- much more to be done. Our gov- port for our families is far more ernment has a plan to meet important than giving billions these challenges and we need more dollars to big business." to stay the course." Studio Tour King In her opening remarks, Ms. After over an hour and a half Long echoed Mr. Peterson's discussion among the candi- April 30 to May 1 theme that the voters have a dates, panelists, and members 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. "choice", but, she said, it is not a of the public, on subjects ranging choice between "red" and "blue”. from the economy to the envi- (admission free) "Ms. Brown will argue tonight ronment and from governance that she and the Conservatives to gun control, candidates con- are taking care of middle class cluded the evening with their final CLEAR OUTS ON SALE Canadians, the environment, pitch. animals, veterans, and seniors Being in fourth position at the while cutting taxes," said Ms. beginning afforded Ms. Brown Thurs. Fri. Sat. 10am - 5pm Long. 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"It is a modest 1 ¾ storey According to Mr. Ramunno, Worker's house of wood struc- there are more than 600 proper- ture, a square plan, front gable, ties listed on the register as hav- and full-width covered porch," ing "some historical or architec- said Mr. Ramunno in the report. tural or cultural interest", but the "The exterior walls have been recommendation came out of a covered with InsulBrick siding to recent heritage evaluation that give the illusion of brick. was undertaken in response to "Other than the InsulBrick the property owner's demolition siding, the house is still true to request. its original design and has not "The property was identified been altered. The Fire as being moderately significant, Insurance maps revised in 1927 however the committee's rec- shows 105 Wells as a wood ommendation was that it would structure surrounded by two support demolition but it was brick houses located at 103 and worthy of documentation and it 107 Wells Street.” is standard practice with respect In addition to giving final to maintaining our database to consideration to the demolition documenting not only the exte- request this week, councillors rior but also the interior floor are also expected to fill citizen plans of these listed properties. vacancies on advisory commit- "[It is my] understanding that tees, including the newly- the owners don't have an issue restored Heritage Advisory with providing that documenta- Committee. Expected members tion." are David Heard, Erina Kelly, In his report, Mr. Ramunno John McIntyre, Bob McRoberts, said the matter was brought and Jacqueline Stuart. directly to council for considera- Gordon Barnes, John tion "due to the current absence Clement, Juergen Daurer, and of a council-appointed Heritage Greg Smith are expected to join Acting president of the Aurora Rotary Club George Gonsalves, left, presents Aurora Mayor Geoff Dawe with a Advisory Committee and to lim- the Parks and Recreation token of appreciation after the mayor was guest speaker at the club last week. The mayor was an Aurora ited time allowed by the Ontario Advisory Committee while Heritage act." Rotarian back in the 90s. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Edward McAleese Addison, The property, which is cur- Judy Gilchrist, James rently for sale, is described in McConnell, Peter Piersol, David the report as originally owned Tailefer, David Tomlinson, and Candidates say they could by foreman woodworker Egbert Svetoslava Topouzova will Cattell, followed by Charles and round out the Environmental solve local commuter woes Pearl Stone. The current house Advisory Committee. Regardless of the vari- public services are dimin- In his response, Mr. was a "big proponent" of ous plans to create local ished. Baxter said he would make palliative care, having been jobs, a number of Aurorans All candidates answered "a very strong noise" in president of Doane House are commuters, often cre- in the affirmative but Ottawa to protect health- Hospice for many years. WE CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY & WE DO ALL THE PAPERWORK ating traffic gridlock during Dorian Baxter. care services in "In our platform, the SERVING THE WE WILL NOT rush hours. When asked by Mayor Newmarket-Aurora and Liberal party wants to have BE UNDERSOLD ON COMMUNITY GLASS REPLACEMENT When asked by panelist Geoffrey Dawe whether seek to decrease wait a national palliative care FOR OVER IN SURROUNDING Grace Marsh how candi- they would support index- times. policy in conjunction with 20 YEARS AREAS dates in the next federal ing the gas tax subsidy, During rapid fire ques- the provinces to make sure 905-713-6420 election would assist something that has tions, the candidates tack- there are consistent stan- Free pick-up & delivery municipalities in tackling become "an important part led the question of legaliz- dards across the country, www.transitauto.ca in Aurora & Newmarket issues such as long com- of municipal budgeting", all ing/decriminalizing "pot", regardless of what mute times that are beyond were in favour but posed by Councillor Buck - province you live in," he FAMILY LAW LAWYER the means of property Conservative candidate yeas came from Mr. said. "I think it is an impor- taxes, Green Party candi- Lois Brown. Peterson and Ms. Long - tant undertaking and I am Patrick M. Gaffney Practicing all aspects of Family Law to date Vanessa Long said Demands on services, the question of support for committed to working with resolve parenting, support, and property her party felt very strongly including public health, cre- public-private partnerships the provinces to achieve issues arising from separating families. A practitioner of Collaborative Family that municipalities need a ated by Federal immigra- in healthcare posed by that end." Law – a client controlled, lawyer assisted, boost. tion policies was of con- Christopher Watts - nays He also had the oppor- out-of-court process focussing on achieving "We would increase cern to panelist Councillor came from Ms. Brown and tunity to expand on the mutually acceptable solutions. • 1/2 hour free consultation public transportation so Evelyn Buck, who posed a Mr. Baxter - and the issue marijuana issue when • accepts Legal Aid that people could actually question to Ms. Brown and of doctor-assisted suicide - asked by an audience #201 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket get back and forth to work Progressive Canadian can- with the only nay coming member how that would PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0023 and we would create didate Mr. Baxter on what from Ms. Brown. get support from the police e-mail: [email protected] strong, local jobs so they they would do to provide The latter question, forces. wouldn't have to commute assistance. however, brought up the "This shows the limits of an hour or two hours each Healthcare was an issue issue of palliative care dur- the yes and no answers," way," she said. regularly encountered door ing the audience questions he said. "I support the TookTToook DDriverrriivveer TTrTrainingrraaiinniinng For Liberal candidate knocking, said Ms. Brown, and answers. decriminalization of small Kyle Peterson, his party's who added the government “Our budget does amounts of marijuana, proposed Canadian contributed to the Canada include financing for care- making them not a crime aanddds stillsttiilll ccan’tan’’ttdt ddrdrive?rriivvee? Municipal Infrastructure Health Act and "support[s] givers for people who are but a ticketable offense." Strategy would work hand universal health care and taking care of loved ones Ms. Long, however, in hand with municipalities the single mode of pay- who are at the end of their approached the question WeWe cancannh help!ellpp! to determine municipal pri- ment as through your OHIP life, but we also have to from a different angle. orities, including trans- card." respect the fact that the "The war on drugs is a portation issues. "We have a lot of catch- delivery of health care complete failure," she said. ForForm moreorei informationnformation aaboutbouto oururi individualndividual "[We will] work in con- ing up to do," she said. "In services does belong to "All we have done is penal- ddrivingriving llessonsessons ((standardstandardo orra automatic)utomatic) junction with [municipali- 1995, budgets in the the province," said Ms. ize people who are addicts, aandndo oururr roadoadt testest ppackagesackages ties] and meeting with them Federal government were Brown. "We can't dictate to drive part of our economy face to face and discussing balanced by removing the each province how it is that underground, and waste ccallall9 905-726-413205-726-4132o orre email:mail: what their priorities are and health transfer into the they are going to be provid- billions and billions of our [email protected]@youngdrivers.co helping them to fund those provinces. We lost $25 bil- ing those services in the dollars and decades of our priorities, ones that suit the lion out of our healthcare province." time trying to fight some- NNextext YoungYoYoMayung DriversD 7riv -e r2s coursec oweekendsu (in-class/in-car) needs of the people in the programs so there is a long She added a discussion thing that isn't going to go inin AAuroraurora sstartst January 31st community," he said. way to go. We have com- is needed to see a balance away. May 28 - 2 weekends Similar issues arose in mitted to renewing the across the country so "The Green Party would (two( weekends). yes or no questions posed health care accord that everyone at the end of their legalize it. It would bring in to the candidates including comes up for renewal in life would be able to "have a billion dollars of tax rev- one by Ms. Marsh who 2014 and we have commit- that dignity afforded to enue and that would help asked whether the Federal ted to putting that money them." us provide social services deficit should be reduced if back into the provinces." Mr. Peterson said he to everyone." THE AURORAN, Week of April 26, 2011 - 19 Senior Scape

“Walk your talk”

By CHARLES SEQUEIRA

Join the Seniors’ walking Aurora Seniors’ Centre in is scheduled for Monday, club - walks are held the West-McKenzie hall. May 16th starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday mornings and The notice of meeting * * * * are about an hour in length. and agenda will be in On behalf of our Board of All walks are on trails in our May newsletter Directors and Volunteer and around Aurora. and on our website: Members, our sincere The terrain may be hilly www.auroraseniors.ca. thanks to the Director of (as is much of Aurora) and This AGM will mark our Parks and Recreation, the participants should wear 7th year of operation as an Seniors’ Centre Staff and appropriate clothing and incorporated, non-profit our Sponsors for hosting a footwear. organization. fun filled and enjoyable We meet each week at This AGM is our mem- evening on Wednesday April 9.30 a.m. at the Seniors’ bers’ opportunity to hear 20, for all our volunteers at Centre and car pool to the and comment on this year’s the Seniors’ Centre. starting location, if progress and participate We appreciate the necessary. in decisions affecting recognition of the dedication No pre-registration is their Association. and commitment of all our required, just show up. A barbecue supper will volunteers. We are always looking be available following the for eager members to walk meeting at $2 person for with us and Spring is a members who attended the beautiful time to get out and meeting and a cash bar. get moving. * * * * So come out and join us, The Aurora Seniors you will be glad you did. Centre Silver Stars Drama Meet Ziggy, walking Club Club has been invited to Mascot. sing in a concert-sing-a- * * * * long at the Cultural Centre To our Aurora Seniors’ on Monday, June 6 from 2 Association members using p.m. to 3 p.m. the indoor track at the This date is the anniver- Leisure Complex, this notice sary of "D" Day. is to further inform you that They will sing songs from we now have set a meeting the 30's and 40's. date for Tuesday, May 3rd Close to 20 Silver Stars starting at 4.30 p.m. for volunteers from our Seniors’ about an hour at the Aurora Centre have consented to Seniors’ Centre. take part in this concert. We will discuss the The songs have already options proposed to us by been arranged and we will the Director of Parks & be singing to the songs to Recreation, Town of Aurora. the accompaniment of a For those that cannot attend pianist. we will e-flash the results of The Cultural Centre will our recommendations. organize posters, etc., all * * * * the advertising and invite Nominations for the residents from Retirement Aurora Seniors Association Homes as well as the local have now closed. community. We have five nominees * * * * for the three Director posi- The minutes of our Board tions that are open. Meeting on April 18, will be Names of the nominees posted on our bulletin board are Virginia Bodnar Bob next week along with the Collard, Kay Hack, Frank Financial statement. Leone and Barbara At that meeting Mayor Stoecklin. A meeting for the Geoffrey Dawe was our five nominees has been set guest, and it was a very pro- for Thursday, April 28 at 11 ductive meeting indeed. We a.m. in meeting room (C). presented a brief summary * * * * of our background profile, Elections to vote for the the volunteer work we do at nominees start on Tuesday, the Centre, our involvement May 3rd, and end after with the community in Friday May 27. Aurora and fund raising Taking part in the elec- events we undertake for tion process by exercising external charitable good your right to vote as an causes. active member of the We expressed concern Association, will help deter- on the availability of parking mine your Board of spaces, undertaking a Directors for the 2011-2012 study/survey on transporta- period. tion for Seniors, and possi- Voting ballots will be bility of a vision for an offsite available at the Seniors’ senior centre to accommo- Centre, and voting will take date growing membership place Monday-Friday from 9 and demand for an increase a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday in senior activities and pro- and Friday evenings as well. grams. Our reception volunteers The Mayor’s comments will look after the voting dur- encouraged us to get ing non-busy periods, and involved/partner with other other pre-selected volun- non-profit groups like teers will have a separate Neighbourhood Network, table to look after the voting Community Living. during busy periods at the Also suggested was Centre. “Smart Car Pooling” to ease * * * * parking at the Seniors’ Our 2011 annual General Centre, and to study the meeting (AGM) has been Salvation army proposed set for Wednesday, June 6, new facility in Aurora. starting at 4 p.m. at the Our Next Board Meeting THE AURORAN, Week of April 26, 2011 - 20 COMING EVENTS

From page 2 WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 MONDAY, JUNE 6 and on Sunday it is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, call The Aurora Cultural Centre and the Aurora Historical Society present the The Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church Street, presents “We’ll Meet 905-726-4762 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. second of two heritage lectures with local historian John McIntyre. Tonight’s Again: Songs of the 1930s and 40s Community Sing-Along”.Join the Silver THURSDAY, MAY 5 feature is “Aurora’s Heritage of Artifacts and Documents: Treasures from the Stars Drama Club in singing old favourites including The White Cliffs of Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business After Five meeting takes place Aurora Historical Society’s Collections.” the lecture begins at 7 p.m.. at the Dover, Roll Out the Barrel, As Time Goes By – and more. Complimentary today at Cupid and Psyche Jewellery and Accessories, 2 Orchard Heights Aurora Cultural Centret. Complimentary admission and refreshments, no admission and refreshments. Event begins at 2 p.m. No registration is Blvd., Unit 3, Aurora, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Cost is complimentary to registration is required. Wheelchair accessible at north entrance. For addi- required. Wheelchair accessible at north entrance. For more information call Chamber members. tional information call 905-713-1818 or [email protected]. 905-713-1818 or [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 MAY 29-31 SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Join local resident Phillip Hodgson for an interactive seminar to learn Another historic walk is planned on each of the evenings listed above Aurora Heights Public School will hold an open house today, to celebrate about today's popular youth drugs, the impact on the individual, the family and beginning at 7 p.m. Brought to you by A Step In Time, the walks will present the school’s 50th birthday. Included in the event, which starts at 11 a.m. and the community, warning signs, and where to go for help. Phillip is a psy- data about where ghosts used to hang out in Aurora. Advance tickets are continues until 2 p.m. will be a barbecue, a ceremony, historic displays, activ- chotherapist and counsellor who works and lectures in the field of addiction. $20 and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to the Heart and Stroke and ities for younger kids and special raffles. Event begins at 7 p.m. in the Magna Room at the Aurora Library. Crohns and Colitis Foundations. SUNDAY, JUNE 26 * * * * SATURDAY, JUNE 4 The annual Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society invites you to attend Wesley United Church, located at the intersection of the Aurora Road and Wesley United Church, at the corner of Woodbine and Aurora Sideroad its Aurora Garden Tour today. Eight gardens are available for touring where Woodbine Avenue, will hold its annual roast beef dinner this evening. There is participating in Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville today from 10 a.m. to 4 the owners and creators will be present to chat with you. The tour is from will be two seatings at 5 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. It will cost adults $15, while chil- p.m. Tours of this historical 130-year-old Gothic church sanctuary will be noon to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine. Refreshments will be available. dren between six and 12 will pay $8. Children under six are free. but they must conducted by three pioneer members of the church. Artifacts will be on dis- Tickets are $10 and are available in Aurora at Art of the Matter, 2 Orchard have a ticket. For tickets call Sherry at 905-853-4915. play. For those interested in visiting the old cemetery behind the church Heights Boulevard; Caruso & Co., 15210 Yonge Street; SATURDAY, MAY 14 which dates back to the mid-1800s, a tour will also be available. Light Flowers by Terry, 14799 Yonge Street; Aurora Used Books, 95 “I Love Rock & Roll” dinner dance takes place this evening at Dinardo’s refreshments will be served. Edward Street and at our booth at the Mansion on Industrial Parkway South beginning at 6 p.m. Dance to the music SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Aurora Farmers’ Market June 11th, 18th, and 25th. For more of Freddie Vette and The Flames and meet and have your picture taken with Annual Aurora Street Festival begins at 11 a.m. and runs to 5 p.m. on information call Madge at 905-727-5926 or visit Elvis Presley, who is really Kevin Mills from Richmond Hill. Tickets, there are Yonge Street from Wellington St. to Murray Drive. http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/aurora/news/details/6118 still a few available, sell for $60 a person, which includes a three-course meal and are available at Aurora Used Books, 95 Edward Street. Proceeds go to the Aurora-Newmarket District of Community Living. * * * * The Aurora Historical Society is looking for volunteers to join their Hillary House Outdoor Spring Clean Up, today from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a chance to enjoy the outdoors while working on the grounds of a 150-year-old home and is an opportunity for students to complete community hours. A bar- becue lunch will be provided. For more information or to register contact Sandy at 905-841-4035 or [email protected]. MONDAY, MAY 16 The16th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters charity golf tournament will be held this year at Station Creek Golf Club on Woodbine Avenue in Gormley. The $200 per golfer fee includes a four-person scramble format, lunch, golf, cart, dinner and prizes. For further information contact Rhonda at 905-726- 2149, extension 316. TUESDAY, MAY 17 At 7.30 p,m. the Evergreen Choir, under the direction of Richard Heinzle, invites you to join them for their Spring concert at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre, 90 John West Way, when they present "We’ll Sing you a Song". Admission is $10 for adults, while children, 14 and under, are free. Tickets are available in advance at the Seniors’ Centre and they’ll also be on sale at the door. Refreshments will be served at intermission. * * * * Hospice King-Aurora presents Dr. Alan Wolfelt, "The Wilderness of Grief: Finding Your Way". this evening from 7 to 9 p.m, at the Country Day School. For additional information and to register call 905-773-0155 or go to http://www.hospicekingaurora.ca.

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