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Vol. 6 No. 8 Week of December 13, 2005 905-727-3300 Wind turbine issue heading to OMB

In September Aurora Cable and ACI's services would not be Internet submitted an application to subject to brownouts. the Committee of Adjustment for a Several residents appeared at minor variance to permit three wind the Committee of Adjustment hear- turbines and a storage shed on the ing to oppose the application on the company's Ridge Road transmis- basis of noise, devaluation of prop- sion site. erty values and concern about the The turbines are about 74 feet in environmental impact as the site is height and it was noted the power located on the Oak Ridges moraine. saved from not using the grid could Town planning staff advised provide power to about 50 homes Please see page 20 Opening postponed When the invitation arrived at The Auroran offices, it started off “After years of false starts, the Aurora Sports Dome becomes a reality this Officials (inset) were on hand Wednesday night for the official opening of Aurora’s Cineplex Saturday, Dec. 10th, 2005”. Theatre, located on Bayview Avenue. More than 500 people gathered in the theatre’s huge And then, only two days before the scheduled opening, another “false lobby for the event. Cineplex will offer movie-goers 10 screens, a far cry from Aurora’s days start” landed, and the event was postponed. without a theatre since the Royale closed on Centre Street decades ago. Partnership and Public Relations Coordinator Laurie Mueller noted in Auroran photos by Ron Wallace a fax “due to construction delays, we regret to inform you that the Grand Opening...is cancelled and will be re-scheduled for a later date”. The huge dome, located in the back yard of the Aurora Legion on Newmarket-Aurora Industrial Parkway North, will wait for another day - as yet undetermined - to show itself off to the soccer crowd. Thousands of children, officials and dignitaries, were scheduled to take part in the day-long ceremonies Saturday. All got an unexpected The riding to watch day off. Some 4,000 Aurora Youth Soccer Club members had been invited to On January 23, the eyes of the the leadership of the Conservative Minister Tony Clements for the take part in the official opening. nation will be on the Newmarket- Party of Canada, a party she leadership. Among the dignitaries invited to attend were MP Belinda Stronach, Aurora federal riding as Belinda helped to form, and to seek the She called for an end to capital Aurora Mayor Tim Jones and AYSC President Ron Weese. Stronach seeks re-election, this nomination in the Newmarket- taxes and the gun registry, while When it does finally open, the dome will be the largest air-supported time under the Liberal banner. Aurora riding. endorsing increased military structure of its kind in York Region, and will be home for such activities In January, 2004, she resigned She was up against former Please see page 17 as soccer, baseball, flag football, ultimate frisbee and golf. her position as President and CEO Canadian Alliance Leader Stephen of Magna International to pursue Harper and former Ontario Health Town studies animal control alternatives It appears if you’re an animal and overall operating costs and owner, Aurora’s Kennel Inn sim- level of service provided by ply doesn’t cut it. Kennel Inn. In 2004, a joint municipal Ad After the Ontario Humane Hoc Committee, composed of Society ceased to provide a bylaw enforcement staff from canine control service and Aurora, King, Markham, closed its pound in Aurora, Richmond Hill and Vaughan was council signed a contract with established to examine animal Kennel Inn for the provision of control services provided by animal control services on a Kennel Inn for the group of year-to-year basis. municipalities. In March, 1992, council The review was undertaken adopted a new dog control for a number of reasons includ- bylaw due to changes in provin- ing concerns from pet owners cial legislation, and although and other animal protection staff was not aware of any prob- Probably the most popular spot in Aurora these days is the new seniors’ centre located on groups within the region, staff lems with Kennel Inn services, Municipal Drive across from the Town Hall. Seniors held a sold-out luncheon there last week, concerns regarding facility stan- council agreed to a review. which followed a highly-successful - and sold-out - fashion show. dards provided by Kennel Inn Please see page 22 A uroran photo by David Falconer Brian • Black & White Copies • Full Colour Business Cards, Welcome to • Brochures, Flyers & Portfolios • Digital Colour Printing ® • Fax Service The UPS Store. • Laminating & Binding Services • And Much More John What can brown Aurora’s Business Service Centre Hunters Gate Plaza do for you? 14845 Yonge St. Unit 6 T: 905-713-1632 F: 905-713-1633 E: [email protected] 2 - AURORAN, Week of December 13, 2005 COMING EVENTS IN AURORA

CONTINUING Friday evening. For more information, call 905- mation desk, or phone 905-727-9493, option 4. Breakfast at the Aurora Sports Dome, 115 726-8600. JANUARY 10 Industrial Parkway North, behind the Aurora During the month of December the Skylight **** Aurora Chamber of Commerce “Business After Legion. 7.30 a.m. Free. Gallery in the Town Hall features the art work of Towns of York Toastmasters Club meets every Five” at Dundee Securities Corp., 53 Wellington **** Julie Renwicke. Viewing hours are 8.30 a.m. to second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 7 Street East. 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. Free. Blood donor clinic, Aurora Legion, 105 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday. p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Park Place Manor, 15055 JANUARY 18 Industrial Parkway North. 2.:30 to 8 p.m. **** Yonge St. in Aurora. For more information see the Aurora Chamber of Commerce luncheon meet- JANUARY 27 Winter parking restrictions are now in effect club web site at www.townsofyork.org or phone ing, Howard Johnson Hotel, 12.30 p.m. Family Literacy Day at the Aurora Public until next April 15th from 2 to 6 a.m. for snowplow- Elena Silaev at 905-726-9750. JANUARY 19 Library, in partnership with The York-Simcoe ing activities. DECEMBER 15 The Wellington Gallery will hold Class Act II, a Literacy Council. Stories and activities for children **** If you like music be at Dr. G. W. Williams juried exhibition of student works until February three to five years of age with parents or care- "Martha's Table" offers comfort food and a Secondary School at 7 p.m. to hear bands, choirs 28. One hundred pieces will be accepted for con- givers in the Lebovic Room from 2 to 3 p.m. sense of community at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian and ensembles from the school, as well as Aurora sideration and there will be feedback from one of JANUARY 31 Church, corner of Mosley and Victoria Streets. Grove and Highview Public Schools as they per- the three jurors. Prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 Aurora Public Library presents Scrapbooking Available are hot soup, sandwiches, and dessert in form in a community concert. Admission is $5 for will be provided plus a $500 donation to the art for Beginners with Tracey Borg. Registration limit- the hall. Church-sponsored initiative runs every adults and $3 for children under 12 and seniors. department of the first place winner's school. ed to 10 adults. 6.30 to 9 p.m. in the Magna Room. Thursday. Proceeds to be shared by the participating Entry fee is $90. For more information call Register at the adult information desk or phone **** schools for their music programs. 905-751-0066. 905-727-9493, option 4. Aurora Agricultural Society (organizer of the DECEMBER 16-17 JANUARY 20 FEBRUARY 8 Aurora Fair & Horse Show) meets on the second Stellar Productions and Howard Johnson pres- Blood donor clinic, Town of Aurora Municipal Aurora Public Library presents Backyard Tuesday of every second month, at 7 p.m., at the ents "The Paisley Sisters", a Christmas Special at Building lobby, 1 Municipal Drive. 11.30 a.m. to Astronomy for Beginners with Bryan Sansom. 7 to Aurora Community Centre. New members wel- the Queen Elizabeth Dinner Theatre with buffet 2.30 p.m. 9 p.m. in the Magna Room. Ages 12 and older. come. Next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. For dinner starting at 6.30 and showtime 8.15 p.m. Call JANUARY 26 Registration limited. Pre-register at the adult infor- more information, call 905-713-6773 or info@auro- 905-727-1312 to reserve. Aurora Chamber of Commerce Networking mation desk or call 905-727-9493, option 4. rafair.ca, or see our website at www.aurorafair.ca. DECEMBER 17 **** York Symphony Orchestra presents a Holiday Join Lois Brown and friends at these Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday Concert at Trinity Anglican Church, 3.30 and 8 evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel’s on Yonge Street. p.m. This ever popular audience sing-a-long fea- upcoming events in our community New members welcome. For further information, tures full symphony orchestra accompaniment. call 905-841-1352. **** **** The Aurora Historical Society will hold a Christmas Celebration On the first Wednesday of every month from 9 Children's Christmas Workshop from 10 a.m. until a.m. to noon, a satellite constituency office for noon for children ages 6 to 10 at Hillary House. & Holiday Cheer!! Vaughan/King/Aurora MPP Greg Sorbara will be Advance registration is necessary. A fee of $5 cov- open in the councillors’ lounge at the Town Hall. ers all materials and a light snack. For more infor- Call 1-877-880-6770 for information. mation call 905-727-8991. Wednesday, December 14th **** DECEMBER 18 7pm to 10pm Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #148 Bernard Pears Chorale presents an Old at Madsen’s Greenhouse meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at Fashioned Christmas Concert and carol sing at the 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street (south of Wellington). First Baptist Church, 33 Wellington Street East. Conservative 160 Bayview Parkway - Newmarket For more information, call 905-830-9205. For free tickets, call 905-888-0511 or 905-727- ** ** 4531. for Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first DECEMBER 19 Newmarket-Aurora 905-830-3433 Thursday of each month at The Rising Sun Aurora Writers Group Monthly meeting, 7.30 Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. p.m., Aurora Town Hall. New members 18 years of www.loisbrown.ca For further information contact Bob Butler at age and older are welcome. For further informa- It’s about trust. [email protected] or 905-713-3314. tion, call Malcolm at 905-898-5484. Approved by the Official Agent, Lois Brown Campaign **** DECEMBER 23 Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third The Aurora Town Hall closes for the holidays at Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 noon with re-opening January 3 at 8.30 a.m. a.m. Coffee club at 9 a.m., lunch at noon. Call 905- JANUARY 1 727-3032 or 905-727-1080. Russian Junior "A" All-Stars hockey team **** meets the Aurora Tigers at the Aurora Community Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Centre for an exhibition game at 2.30 p.m. For tick- Guard it Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. ets call 905-841-3627. **** J ANUARY 2 with Progressive Euchre every Thursday night. Blood donor clinic, Our Lady of Grace Church, Aurora Legion. 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. 16 Catharine Avenue, 2.30 to 7.30 p.m. **** JANUARY 3 your life. Canadian Federation of University Women wel- Registration opens for candidates for the comes new members throughout the year for November municipal election. Candidates must monthly meetings with a variety of speakers. complete the prescribed form and submit cash or Contact Beverley at 905-727-2151. a certified cheque payable to the town for $200 for You’ve worked hard to build your **** the office of mayor and $100 for candidates filing Dancing at the Legion, 8 p.m. every Friday for other offices. Candidates must not spend or nest egg. Now it’s time to protect it. night. raise any funds for their election campaign until **** registration has been filed. Last day for registration Bid Euchre at the Legion 1 p.m. every third is September 29, 2006. Sunday. 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A celebration at Hartman's Corners in 1909 Is one of your ancestors in this photograph? It parents is the host of the party, Lot L. Hartman, an influential Liberal MP for this area in 1852. Two was taken on September 6, 1909, on the occasion grandson of John. He was a long-serving member hundred descendants of John and Mary and an of a grand family reunion and celebration of the of Whitchurch Council and a Warden for York equal number of friends and neighbours attended 102nd anniversary of the arrival of homesteaders County. In the 19th century, the Hartman family this festive reunion. Sir Henry Mulock dedicated a John and Mary Hartman in an area that would one owned farms on both sides of Bayview and monument to the Hartmans on that day and it still day become the Town of Aurora. In 1816 their farm Aurora's first school, located on the northwest stands near the entrance to the Aurora Cemetery stretched from Yonge Street to Bayview Ave. along corner opposite the house, was called the on Yonge Street. the south side of what is now Wellington St. and Hartman School.This building was moved into the their beautiful house still stands on the rise over- Town of Aurora in 1883 and now stands next door looking Hartman's Corners, now the intersection to Baldwin's on Wellington East. Lot Hartman's Letter to the Editor of Bayview and Wellington. It currently houses a late uncle, Joseph Hartman, who had owned a French Montessori School and may become the farm on the current site of Magna International, Rowland wasn’t site of a Toyota dealership. The gentleman in the had also been a trustee and one of the first teach- middle holding the framed portrait of his grand- ers at the Hartman School. He went on to become always a Moddle To the editor, viewed by a fellow airman from WWI. He got the job Let me begin by saying and Aurora benefitted in On the surface, how much the older many ways from that day Aurorans enjoy seeing pic- Poor Richard onward. tures and reading about Bill looks good past years in our one time Nora McRoberts small town. Aurora Secrecy at council meetings, would be a competing statute to the Municipal Act for I would like to suggest a Is a question that has always been; conducting council meetings and for challenging council small correction and aug- Citizens want to know why decisions. ment the story a little about The discussions can't be seen. There is no doubt that improvements must be made Rowland Moddle. - Poor Richard's Scrapbook to clarify and to strengthen the current legislation deal- The surname was not “Aurora’s ing with council business being carried out in camera or always Moddle. Community Newspaper” When his parents Published weekly by The Municipal politicians like to brag that they deal with behind closed doors and Aurora Council is just as guilty Auroran Publications Inc. issues affecting people and claim theirs is the most open as other municipalities in getting around the legislation. arrived in Canada from At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 Aurora, L4G 1G3 form of government, yet secrecy at council meetings has Back in 1983 as a result of many citizen and media Britain, a customs officer been an issue for years. complaints about public business being discussed remarked, “We can’t have Editorial Ron Wallace There is a delicate balance between the public's right behind closed doors, the province established a provin- a name like that here”, and [email protected] to know and an individual's right to privacy and carrying cial/municipal committee to study the whole issue of proceeded to change the Dick Illingworth out public business that best benefits and protects the open and closed meetings and access to information, ‘u’ to an ‘o’. His wife said [email protected] municipality as a whole. and I was appointed committee co-chairman. she was always thankful Photography David Falconer The issue came to the fore recently with the introduc- After a year of study, the committee recommended for that officer, saving her Advertising tion of Bill 123, the Transparency of Public Matters Act, that all council and committee meetings be open, except from becoming Mrs. Bob Ince a Private Member's Bill currently before the Legislative for certain clearly defined issues which could be dis- Muddle. [email protected] The correction I would Diane Buchanan Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. cussed in private, such as personnel, contract negotia- [email protected] At first glance it appears to be worthwhile legislation tions and pending litigation. like to mention is that in Production as it would impose new rules for public access to meet- The report was met with hostile opposition from sev- 1945 there was no ‘Wells Cynthia Proctor ings held by a wide range of public bodies, including eral municipalities resulting in the province shelving it. Street School’. That build- [email protected] municipalities. Conditions didn't improve and finally in January, ing was the one and only Main Number 905-727-3300 But reading the fine print brings out other meanings. 1995, the Municipal Act was amended to require all original Aurora High School. It became Wells Classifieds The Bill would permit any person to challenge a coun- council and committee meetings to be open to the pub- 905-727-7128 cil decision on procedural grounds by making a com- lic, unless the meeting met certain criteria. Street School when it [email protected] Facsimile Machine plaint to the Information and Privacy Commissioner. In spite of the legislation, there hasn't been much became an elementary 905-727-2620

The Bill gives the Commissioner the power to issue improvement as the terms legal, personnel and finance school. Editorial Department an order voiding any decision, recommendation or cover almost any item if council deems it so. My dad, as principal of [email protected] action of council made at a meeting whose procedures Even then a report is supposed to come back to open Aurora High School, did Editorial policy the interviewing for Opinions expressed by colum- are alleged to fall short of the requirements of the Act. council, which seldom happens. nists, contributors and letter In order words, one individual would have the power The public is still waiting to hear the reasons why prospective staff. writers are not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters to overrule decisions of a legally elected council. council decided to cancel the pre-grading contract for I remember the day must include name and phone number, although number will Citizens elect councillors to represent their interests the seniors' centre which had been approved in open Rowland Moddle arrived at not be published. Names may and if they are not satisfied they can get rid of members session and award it to another contractor at an our home and was ush- be withheld assuming a com- pelling reason to do so. Letters of council at the next municipal election, but they have increase of $73,000 behind closed doors and with no ered into Dad’s study. may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copy- no power over the politically-appointed Commissioner. public report. To a 12-year-old he was right. Members of council and citizens have enough prob- Or why the town treasurer disappeared leaving the such a handsome, dark Advertising policy lems and expense in dealing with appeals to the Ontario town without a treasurer for more than six months with- haired man in his Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical Municipal Board who has complete control to rule on out an explanation. Canadian Air Force uni- errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. local planning issues, usually against the municipality Just a couple of items for which the public has a right form. Disputes must be brought to and in favour of the developer. to know and there are many more. I have always thought the attention of the p u b l i s h e r p r i o r t o t h e following edi- It has been pointed out that the proposed legislation Why? how clever he was to arrive tion. in uniform to be inter- AURORAN, Week of December 13, 2005 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

Nordic walking is offered in Aurora

Although it may not be obvious by my physical appearance, I value getting exercise every day as a way to keep me energized for many of the long days…and nights, demanded in the role of being mayor for the Town of Aurora. Every morning, I head to my health club to partic- ipate in various activities before heading to work. They include yoga two days a week, general fitness in the gym one day a week, tennis every Sunday and walking four miles two days a week. I have to tell you that I appreciate the supportive Cathy’s comments by a number of residents who either see us through a window or wave while driving to work while we are walking our route! Corner A number of weeks ago, our walking group was asked by Gerry Faderbauer, a former World Champion Olympic rower and personal fitness trainer at the Timberlane Athletic Club, if he could join us The three Grinches to demonstrate a Nordic walking technique. I was a little skeptical about this technique but Every Who down in Aurora, likes Christmas a lot… With all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile, thought, what did I have to lose, especially if I But the Grinches, up in Ottawa do NOT! Jack puzzled and puzzled too long a while… involved the others in our walking group, to simply He puzzled and puzzled and puzzled some more, give it a try. The Grinches hate Christmas - loathe the whole season! Then puzzled until his puzzler was sore. Nordic walking is a technique that is used as dry But nobody quite knows the reason. land training for cross country skiers. Suddenly, Jack, got an idea! An awful idea! This method of exercise uses specially designed It could be they despise each other too much, That Grinch, Jack got a wonderful, awful idea - poles to engage the upper body during fitness walk- Or maybe it was Adscam and Gomery and such… He chuckled and clucked and chortled: "I'll see ya!" ing. Perhaps their egos are ten feet too tall, Researchers in sport medicine and other sport Could be their hearts are two sizes too small! "This Christmas, let's put some tinsel to the professionals are enthusiastically supporting the glittering test - development of this new activity to Canada because But me - I think it might undoubtedly be Let's see which one of us Grinches the Whos like the of its upper body workout while walking. They're watching too much Aurora Council on TV! best!" And, for people like me, it burns significantly more calories than simply walking. They've started singing: "Yes, Virginia, there is an Jack lit up like a light bulb - the kind that are blinky - election!" An election at Christmas? How perfectly stinky! Some statistics when Nordic walking: It's just that there isn't much of a selection… Now all the Whos in Aurora are beginning to chatter: There's Grinch Number One - "Poor Jack! Doesn't he know size really does matter?" • the heart rate is approximately five to 17 Sweet as Attila the Hun. beats per minute higher than regular walk Paul Martin is the big Grinch - didn't you know? ing. He's as cuddly as a cactus - Just ask Martha If only by less than an inch - a millimetre or so, • it can burn approximately 400 calories per Hall-Findlay! With Harper a frightening close second, hour compared with 280 calories per hour Paul Martin's so darned majestic and regal and kingly… Or so the pollsters have frighteningly reckoned. walking. He gave the good lady the royal Who flush: "Mush, Martha! Mush, mush, mush, mush!" Poor Jack the hack, he just doesn't get it! • it releases pain and muscle tension in the "Status quo" means "the same" - even he won't upset it! neck/shoulder area. The Conservative Whos were not honestly expecting A Liberal Who to be in Aurora electing! We've voted and voted till our voters are sore, • it increases the lateral mobility of the neck But hey! This is politics! In little town Whoville, We really don't want to vote anymore! and spine. You vote, you pay taxes…and you get the big Who NIL! We're tired and bored and onto this grinchly old game - • it does not aggravate joints and knees. Spending our money to give us more of the same! No need to complain, don't bother or fuss, • it reduces the load on knees and other After all, isn't Belinda Lou Who still one of us? It's Christmas - you jokers! You cloakers! What soakers joints. you be! Really, there's worse - and if you're wondering who Whoville's a'twittle spiking the cocoa and trimming the is the Who, tree! This activity can be done throughout the year. I'd like you to meet…Grinch Number Two. We're having Who-pudding, and rare Who-roast-beast, Normally our group stops walking when the snow And we're all going to have a FEAST, FEAST, FEAST, flies as it is dangerous on portions of various roads. They call him Stephen Harper - charming as an eel, FEAST! With the reconstruction of Vandorf and the All the Whos are saying he's a slippery, slimy deal. addition of a bicycle path and sidewalk, next year we We'll toboggan and carol and crunch candy canes, will be able to walk where it is safe, to the But poor angry Stephen, he has a terrible fear, We'll greet and we'll treat and we'll play with our trains! Sheppard's Bush paths and continue all year. He told Peter Mackay: "No mistletoe this year!" We'll hang wreaths and we'll light up our little This program has been touted as a perfect way to Who houses, start a fitness program for people who wish to do so, Bad enough that Belinda Lou Who crossed the floor And we'll even leave crumbs for our little Who mouses! who love the outdoors and don't want to do the tread (Seems the other Who side was offering more), mill machine regimen. But even harder for splotched Stephen to abide: So go ahead - pound signs into ground that's like ice! The actual activity is recommended to take place Some Whos were crossing over to the SAME side! Kiss babies, shake hands, and make fake like over a half hour to two-hour time frame depending on you're nice! your fitness level and time availability. He tore at his hair, shouting: "No, no, no, no! The only equipment that you need to go from This same sex marriage thing must go, go, go, go!" You can't steal Chrismas from us - we're the Whos! walking to Nordic walking is a set of easily We decide which Who will win…and what Who will lose! adjustable poles which cost $59. He spouted and shouted (and it wasn't with glee), I would recommend a session by a qualified When who should strut by, but Grinch Number Three! We know that Christmas doesn't come from a store - trainer before going out the first time. We think that Christmas, perhaps, means a little This is a sport that is unique to Aurora at this time Jack Layton they call him, but he's so sly and so slick, bit more… and accessible to all. Gerry Faderbauer can be Most of the time, his clicker won't click! So go ahead! Go make your NOISE, NOISE, NOISE, reached at Timberlane at 905-727-4252. NOISE! ** ** "No new taxes, of any kind!" We'll be too busy making our JOYS, JOYS, JOYS, JOYS! If you see something in this column that you But the old taxes? Jack doesn't mind. wish to respond to, I welcome your comments, Two-tier health care, he'll fight, fight, fight, fight… Cathy Vrancic welcomes e-mail at: either through the paper, to the Town Hall by mail But clinics that are already there are sort of all right. [email protected] - Box 1000, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at [email protected] 6 - AURORAN, Week of December 13, 2005 Letters to the Editor Hope politicians understand “peace on earth” concept By DICK ILLINGWORTH my vote, but more for their historically allowed for little BOUQUETS to 16-year-old Aurora Tiger goalie Jeremie To the editor, and dislikes of the present own political agendas and change except this year, Dupont on being accepted by the University of Liberal Government and needs. the sense of change is in Nebraska-Omaha next season, after signing with Belinda Stronach’s new their corruption. These needs are not the air. the Mavericks, a member of the Central Collegiate Liberal election signs were There is no doubt that always related to those Christmas is a wonderful Hockey Association. He is a student at Ecole Secondaire up in our riding before Paul long standing ruling political required funds but more a time for many families and Catholique la Renaissance in Aurora. Martin had entered the parties establish question- presence of our Governor able governance and use of requirement for power and children and hard on those influence. who have lost someone BRICKBATS to some members of Aurora Council for General to dissolve the taxpayer’s funds This coming election is close this past year. continually breaking the Rules of Procedure, Parliament. throughout history. being waged within the I wonder if this Code of Ethics and just common courtesy by One wonders if Paul Changes at times need Holy times of Christmas Christmas will also bring their personal attacks on each other. Instead of getting bet- Martin really wanted to to take place to refresh the where we present the pres- back a daughter and moth- ter, it's getting worse and there's still a year to go. make Government work governance of those when Liberal actions across actions and ruling parties. Is ence of peace and goodwill er into the corporate fold for among all the peoples of new challenges and a fami- BOUQUETS to members of Aurora town staff and volun- the many riding campaigns this the right time for that our country and the world. ly reunion. teers of Aurora Cable TV who are required to sit moved early that morning. change? Thus the tough tactics A time of Peace on Earth through long, torturous council meetings with the Lois Brown, the Governance and political from the political strategists and Goodwill to all and discussion going in circles while councillors yell and Conservative hard working resolve historically do need we will not see until after hope our politicians under- scream at each other. Members of council should watch TV candidate and local com- to change and it has little to the New Year and the last stand this concept. and see themselves as others see them. munity activist, is moving do with the leadership of forward to take on this chal- that party but more with the two weeks of the campaign in January. Marten A. Mol BRICKBATS to Justice James Brunton of the Superior lenge for your support and inner circle of those close Winter elections have Aurora Court of Quebec for wiping out the 14 restrictions vote. and hanging on to power. placed on Karla Homolka by a lower court on her The other parties also They hang on to power release from prison. She is now as free as a bird after serv- willing to make sure you not for your or my benefit ing only 12 years for her part in the sex killings of Kristen hear their favourite slogan although they tend to dole French and Leslie Mahaffy and her role in the fatal drug rape and twist on their platforms out our funds for your and of her youngest sister, Tammy.

BOUQUETS to Jon Gertler of Aurora for his many hours Belinda deserves Bathroom of volunteer work with the Canadian Mental Health Association as he spends about 40 hours per week & Kitchen Accessories at New Directions in Aurora assisting with groups to be our member for those struggling with depression. As someone who strug- To the editor, surgeries, which would not Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. gled with depression, he finds his volunteer work a motivator. be this way if there was a www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario Thank you, Belinda private system in place. BRICKBATS to Prime Minister Paul Martin for criticizing Stronach. Personally I would like the United States for their lack of action on cur- Thank you for taking the to thank you for supporting tailing greenhouse gas emissions and climate action of your conscience Southlake’s regional change when the American record is better than the when you crossed the floor cancer centre. Canadian. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw and helped to save the fall I do believe that it will stones. of our government, and not help families at a time in like a sheep being blind- need in our own backyard BOUQUETS to York Regional Police and Canadian Tire folded. thus saving families the “Picture your house sold” for teaming up for the annual Toys for Tots program, You saw the advan- drive back and forth to Bus: 905-727-1941 and to all the people who donate Canadian Tire tages for not only the peo- Toronto when in a time of Direct: 905-726-8091 BRYAN BLACK money or a gift for a child. ple of your riding but the need. Sales Representative people of your country. Also thanks for your 15004 Yonge St. Aurora, ON L4G 1M6 BOUQUETS to York Regional Police Chief Armand La Now we have the lowest support to the youth Barge on being recognized for his leadership, pro- unemployment in 30 years, programs in Newmarket fessional excellence and community building skills the lowest debt ever and /Aurora. by the Advance Business Club and the He Shan an economy which contin- Belinda, you certainly PEIRCE McNEELY ASSOCIATES Club, both Chinese business organizations. ues to thrive. deserve the privilege to ö In addition to that, the serve the people of BRICKBATS to Paul Martin and the Liberal Party for monies put towards our Newmarket/Aurora as our BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS parachuting Michael Ignatieff as the Liberal can- medical system has done Member of Parliament. didate into the riding of Etobicoke-Lakeshore fol- wonders for cutting in half, Thank you. REAL ESTATE lowing the abrupt resignation of Jean Augustine, Canada's if not more, hospital wait- CIVIL & FAMILY LITIGATION first black women cabinet minister and preventing Marc ing times for scheduled Aurora resident Scwec and Ron Chyczil from seeking the nomination. So BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LAW much for Martin's promise to correct the democratic deficit. Wills & Estates BOUQUETS to the staff and customers of the LCBO (905) 727-8900 store on Yonge Street in Aurora for raising more Letters continue funds than any other liquor store in Ontario for Offices in Toronto and York Region (Aurora) Hurricane Katrina victims. The store raised $1,500 bringing the Ontario total to $111,000. on pages

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To the editor, Back in the 1800s, a Some time later, along good old Uncle Sam, Aurora Conservative, Sir John A. comes John Diefenbaker, dumps it into the deepest Telephone: 905-726-1549 Just to put things into MacDonald, was intent on supreme ditherer, who part of Lake Ontario and email: [email protected] perspective, let me state hanging Louis Riel, a Meti, spent hundreds of hours destroys a complete indus- www.flowersbyterry.com there are few Canadian who believed his people and days bemoaning the try. political parties in history should not lose their land to fact that blue was not in our Some time later a that have not done some interlopers. new flag, like the Union bunch of the boys (all If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? injurious things. More than 100 years Jack. Conservatives) are caught However, to the bewilder- later, Brian Mulroney says To make things worse, he red handed with Gerda ment of some purer than that was not nice at all, so takes one of among the best Munsinger. pure readers, the we will give Riel his due and planes ever designed in You cannot have a Conservative party takes even put a nice monument Canada, the Avro Arrow, brothel on Parliament Hill, the cake. up for him. and under pressure from period. There have been many more Conservative skeletons, but we should not Apple tree reminded us lose sight of the election. All these shocking histrionics excite people no of great lady, reader says end but in reality, what is your platform and your pol- To the editor, this was premeditated erty that she had taken icy? because they brought a such loving care of. If the Conservative Sometime during the shovel with them and dug This tree, nourished by party dares to tell the peo- night of November 21, the tree out of the earth. some of mom's ashes, ple what they have in mind someone stole something This tree wasn't just was a living reminder of a for medicare, they would very precious to our fami- any little apple tree. very great lady. be a washout. We have been together for fifty years, ly. It was planted in hon- It even bloomed in They are not interested What was taken was a our of a remarkable October the first year it in multiculturalism or bilin- shared the laughter and shared the tears, tiny apple tree, stolen from woman, my mother, Terry was planted, which was gualism or even the consti- the bonding has grown over time & our front yard. Forfar. She died the sum- remarkable. tution’s charter of rights really mellowed like rare old wine. This wasn't just a spon- mer of 2004 and that This past fall it gave us and freedoms. taneous case of destroy- same summer we decided five tiny apples, which my Ultimately this election ing a tree for the fun of it, to plant a tree on the prop- seven-year-old daughter is different from others. So if you should see us where was so proud of and If the voters get con- ever that may be, please wish us a enjoyed. fused, we can all wind up When we looked out being losers. HAPPY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY. Motorists ignore this morning and saw only a hole in the ground, Ben Kestein Neil & Patricia Pemberton where once a precious Aurora this all-way stop tree had grown, our hearts stopped beating. To the editor, through here and are hit My daughter asked me by a careless driver if the tree had gone to I am sure that every- whose life and priorities heaven to be with nanny. JAYMOR one in Aurora likes their are obviously more How do you explain to an vehicles, right? important than yours, innocent child that some- Well, we do, too, and because they can't be one would act so mali- SCHOOL OF DANCING we would prefer that they bothered to stop? ciously? stay in one piece and also Ask yourselves these I had no answer for that we pay great insur- questions and if you are her. ance rates and would be a frequent flier of our lit- Today would have very displeased if that tle street please have been mom's birthday. rate increased because of SOME consideration and I have no answers as GIVE THE other people's careless- STOP for the STOP sign. to why such a senseless ness! Thank you very much! act would occur. Our home faces the all- GIFT OF way stop where Gurnett Jessica Sinclair Sandee Forfar Street changes to Victoria Aurora Aurora at Harrison. That's right, DANCE people, I said STOP! Christmas Is Coming! Spaces available in You are aware that the little red octagonal sign Are You Ready? means STOP, not slow JAZZ, TAP, BALLET AND down to see if anyone is Are Your Bedrooms? HIP HOP coming then speed for ages 4 to teens. through or look around All Mattresses* up to and if no one is in sight January to June don't even bother to slow down! with recital in June We live near schools 50% OFF and I have seen a few nar- Bring this ad with you for an additional row misses at this inter- Please call to section! inquire for times We have contacted the 10% OFF and availability. police and they haven't done anything about it so Hurry! Sale Ends December 15, 2005 I'm hoping this letter will spur some kind of action. New registration Winter is fast closes Dec. 17th approaching and during that small storm a couple Over 36 years experience of weeks ago we saw Member PAEC more than a few skid Examiner PAEC marks right through this 15543 Yonge Street, Aurora intersection. What if 905-841-0707 YOUR child was walking *Sale includes Floor Models & Reg. Priced Items. Sorry, this sale through here? excludes Tempur Products. 15 Furbacher Lane What if YOUR family 905-727-5494 lives in this area? Aurora Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 9:30am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm What if YOU drive AURORAN, Week of December 13, 2005 - 9 Letters to the Editor AMHA Tiger Days a success

To the editor, all items purchased in the items to hungry hockey appreciated by those who thank Greg Foster, owner At the ARC, we had a M&M Meats store by sup- parents and players were at the ARC as there of the Aurora M&M Meat team of Brian Loney, Steve On Friday, November porters of the AMHA was throughout the day. are no concessions set up Shop for the products, his Riswick, Nathalie and 18th and Saturday, donated to the hockey The AMHA volunteers at that location. time and his initiative in Gary Baxter and Paul November 19th, M&M association. were located outside the In addition, Tim support of Aurora Minor Papousek. Meats of Aurora held a In addition, several vol- main doors of both the Horton's supplied coffee Hockey. At the ACC, Wayne fundraiser in support of the unteers spent all day ACC and ARC complexes. for sale at the ARC site. In addition, our thanks Keilty anchored the team Aurora Minor Hockey Saturday flipping hamburg- In total, more than 800 In total, the AMHA real- to Andrea and Joe of Matt Solejnik, Spenser, Association. ers and breakfast barbequed items were ized a net donation of Bentolila, Martha Dickie Graeme and George During those two days, sausage, supplied by sold. $1,400 from this initiative. and Debbie Killens for Smart, Collette Gauthier 10 per cent of the price of M&M's, and selling these These were especially The AMHA would like to advertising, printing fliers and Scott Loney. and getting out the volun- The students got well- teers. earned community service The Auroran provided credits for their activities. Thoughtless people littered parade route great advertising for the event and their support is Paul Papousek To the editor, hard to make this event a What kind of message Please take some appreciated as well. Aurora Minor success. are you giving your chil- responsibility for yourselves Finally our volunteers Hockey Association What a wonderful Santa The only thing that dren? - it's not up to someone else deserve to be recognized. Fundraising Director Claus parade we enjoyed spoiled it, as usual, is the The sad thing is that, to clean up after you. Saturday evening, amount of garbage left most likely, these people Hopefully your children St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church November 26! along the parade route! don't even give it a second will be more aware of their Mosley St. at Victoria St., Aurora The sparkling lights and I cannot fathom how thought. impact on their environment (905) 727-5011 costumes made the evening someone, after enjoying a Somehow, it has been in the future than you are magical. coffee or hot chocolate, can instilled in them that there now. CHRISTMAS Thank you to all the par- set their garbage down on will always be someone AT ST. ANDREW’S ticipants and planners and the sidewalk, and just leave coming along behind them S. Connolly “Born a Savior, Born a King” Town staff who worked so it there. to clean up. Aurora A cantata sung by the choir Sunday, Dec. 18, at 10:30 p.m.

Contented subscriber Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceTheme: Out of the Darkness renews Auroran S aturday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 a.m. To the editor, enjoyable humour and, Christmas Morning Celebration above all, a continuing J oy to the world, the Lord is come! With pleasure I enclose connection with my dear Sunday, Dec. 25, at 10:30 a.m. my cheque to continue my old home town. subscription to your Keep up the good “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you pleasurable publication, work. good tidings of great joy, which which has provided me so shall be to all people.” many moments of Jim Willis Our Minister: Rev. Matthew McKay heartwarming nostalgia, Wasaga Beach

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In my letter to the editor of December 7th, I thanked indi- HOURS at R&R Revisited viduals and groups for their contributions and support in the planning, fund-raising , and building of the new sen- FRIDAY Dec. 16th iors’ centre. When my letter was print- CLOSED, SORRY ed I was horrified to see that a critical sentence had been THURSDAY Dec. 22nd eliminated. CHRISTMAS PRIZE PARTY All that changed It read as follows: Deputy- Sunday, Dec. 4 mayor Phyllis Morris was instrumental in guiding us FRIDAY Dec. 30th when R & R Revisited through the Magna Hoedown application process. NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION opened from Ms Morris has always Noon to 4 p.m. been one of the strongest GRADES 6, 7 and 8 are welcome, advocates and supporters of 7:30-10:00 P.M. New hours seniors in the town. Monday to Saturday I can only hope that this 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. oversight was was error of Sunday noon to 4 p.m. omission and not delibera- Aurora Lions Club, 33 Mosley St. tion. Information: 905-717-1002 SUNDAYS: Admission: $5 the time to browse used book stores Judy Salmon and there’s a half million books for you to peruse. Aurora DEA53126 10.25x200L 2C 11/25/05 5:53 PM Page 2

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Fresh from their recent tournament victory in Orillia, members of the Aurora Tigers Atom AE squad take time out for a photograph. They are, lying down, Lucas Hussey, Andrew Stobbe; First Row (kneeling) Vincent Ruscica, Braden Casselden, Ryan Baskin, Eric Archibald, William Brogan, Jimmy Brookes, Sammy Steenhorst; second Row, John Archibald (Coach), Andrew Pryse (Coach), Colton Lee, Connor Moody, Eric Bulloch, Jack Straw, Connor McQuillan, Eric Hussey (Coach), William Allen, Matthew Pryse, Jeffrey Lam, Statler Lee (Trainer). There was a time when students handled crossings

Every year, usually around didn't make much difference Ontario Ministry of budget time, newly elected who was responsible, but with Transportation, the Ontario councillors object to the thou- the many changes in school Safety League and the The Aurora Panthers goals over five games ering the team is with- sands of dollars in the munic- funding in the past few years Canadian Home and School and gave up only five out a full-time goalie. Association. bantam house league ipal budget to pay for school that no longer holds true. goals. Not bad, consid- crossing guards. But long before the ques- About the same time adult team #45 went They argue that as the tion of who should pay for crossing guards were hired at unbeaten recently as school boards pay for school crossing guards was intro- major intersections with pay they won the bussing, they should also be duced, senior students were at that time of about $15 per Peterborough Ice Kats responsible for the cost of the selected to handle school week. 25th anniversary Real Estate At that time in the province crossing guards. crossings and they were hockey tournament. Recently at Aurora known as School Safety only police officers had the Wills & Estates They accomplished Council, the question of who Patrols. authority to stop traffic, and in Business Law should be responsible for the The students were select- order for an adult crossing that feat edging the crossing guards was intro- ed by the principal or teachers guard to have that right, the host Peterborough duced, but not within the con- and were usually the top rank- guard would have to be sworn team 2-1 in a nail-bit- John T. Kalm Thomas B. McPherson text of a budget debate. ing students. A teacher was in as a special police officer ing final game. The Aurora Traffic Safety normally appointed as Patrol under the control of the police Enjoying the victory Thomas McPherson & Associates Law Firm department. Advisory Board recommend- Supervisor. are, front row, Lauren T: 905-727-3151 • F: 905-841-4395 Current legislation gives ed that as of September, Training of the safety patrol Renaud, Kristin 2006, school crossing guards students in Aurora was car- crossing guards that authority. be removed during the noon ried out by the Aurora Police In October, 1984, when a Nemes, Natalie Roth, hour at certain intersections Department. school principal requested a Elyse Alavie, Kamille JaguarWINTER Gymnastics BREAK CAMP and a letter be sent to all Members of the safety second crossing guard at the Colucci, Sondra affected schools. patrol were equipped with a school, Aurora Council asked Breedon; middle row, AURORA’S 2004 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR The intersections included white or orange belt and a the York Region Board of Meagan Eveleigh, Aurora Heights Drive and badge, which identified patrol Education to consider a stu- Haleigh Dilts, Lauren CORRECTION dent safety patrol but no Haida Drive,Aurora Heights members to their school- Gastman, Cassandra Drive and Crawford Rose mates and to motorists. action was taken. DeAmici, Melinda Our Winter Camp Drive, McClellan Way and Safety patrol members In February, 1985, council Will now run: JAN. 3 to JAN. 6. Tradewind Terrace, Orchard had no power to stop traffic. asked York Regional Police to DuBeau; back row, Heights Boulevard and Hill Their main functions were to establish a student safety coach Ed Nemes, Individual Days Available Drive and Stone Road and hold the children back on the patrol program similar to that Jessie Snyder, Juliana Space still available for our winter classes Crow's Nest Gate. sidewalk or the edge of the operated by the Toronto Coughlin, Jessica We are recommending our tumbling to accelerate cheerleading skills! Police. York Police officials Private classes also available It was pointed out that the road until there was a gap in Kirkley, trainer Ellen Please contact Everett for further details. schools had implemented dif- the traffic so students could replied that safety patrol was Gastman and assis- a municipal responsibility and Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, ferent lunch times resulting in cross safely and to remind the tant coach George pre-competitive adult programs, and birthday parties the crossing guard being children of the safety rules. offered to assist in the train- Collucci. During the required to remain at the In 1969, there were 92 stu- ing. 905 841 7598 6 Vata Court, Units 6 & 7 (off Edward) 2 blocks east of Yonge, AURORA crossing for up to three hours dents serving as safety Parents, especially in new tournament, 11 of the and it was difficult attracting patrols from different schools subdivisions, attend council 14 girls on the team guards at some intersections in Aurora. meetings to request, or in scored goals, and all as only a few children were It was so successful that some cases demand action in 14 wound up on the involved. the Aurora Safety Council providing a crossing guard, score sheet. The and council has to decide if There is nothing specific in won a National Safety Award squad scored 26 the Municipal Act that for the school patrol system. one is warranted or not. requires municipalities to pro- Then in 1971 with the vide school crossing guards, establishment of the York whereas the Education Act Regional Police Force the 15699 Yonge St., Aurora, Ontario L4G 1P4 provides that a board may school safety program was COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTRE authorize school activities discontinued, in spite of pertaining to the welfare of Aurora Council's requests to students and exercise juris- restore the program. 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Aurora Tigers Atom AE 7 - Connor Moody 1G Pickering 1 1A, William Allen 1A, Sammy Steenhorst 2G, 404 Optimist Club of Aurora 3 - Gavin Matheson Jeffery Lam 2A, Eric Archibald 1A, Jimmy Aurora Tigers Minor Midget AA 4 1A, Sammy Fanone 1G, Daniel McDonnell 1G, 1008 ASA Alloys Midget HL 5 - Daniel Abram Brookes 1A, Matthew Pryse 2A, Colton Lee 2A, Georgina 1 Thomas Scougall 1A, Massimo Longhin 1G, Ryan 2A, Jon Alexsich 2G 2A, Sean Brennan 1A, Tyler Jack Straw 1A, Vincent Ruscica 3G, Ryan Baskin MacMillan 1A. 401 Nacora Insurance Brokers Fife 1G 1A, Kevin Michie 1G 1A, Luke Stinson 1A, Liam Devlin 1G 1A. Richmond Hill 0. Aurora Tigers Minor Midget AA 7 Atom HL 1 - Liam Batulis 1A, Andrew Boehmer 1G. 1006 AB Cox Pontiac Buick GMC 5. Uxbridge 1 1G, Jordan Doke 1A. Aurora Tigers Atom AE 7 - Connor Moody 1G, Eric Archibald 1A, Jimmy Brookes 1G, Matthew Aurora Tigers Minor Midget A 8 - Ian Weston 405 Rotary Club of Aurora Atom HL 6 - Matthew Select Pryse 1A, Jack Straw 1G, Vincent Ruscica 2G 1A, 2G, Patrick McMurray 1G, Jeremy Cohen 2G 2A, Johnson 1G 1A, Andrew Staples 1G, Quinn Eric Bulloch 1G, Ryan Baskin 1G. Oak Ridges 2. Spencer McCartney 1A, Greg Gianopoulos 3G, McGowan 2G 1A, Matthew Roach 1A, Eric Aurora Tigers Tyke Select 9 - Andrew Badali 1G Ross Pizzurro 2A. Richmond Hill 4. Staueble 1G, Mackenzie McIntosh 1G, George 1A, Ryan Coveart 1G, Jared Reeves 1A, Patrick Aurora Tigers Minor Peewee AA 2 - Matthew Plukov 1A, Drew Davison 1A. 402 McAlpine Ford Servideo 1G, Cole Chapman 1G, Cole Thiessen Roy 1A, Tanner Thiessen 1G, Trevor Best 1G, Aurora Tigers Minor Midget AE 1 Lincoln 3 - Andreas Mikkelsen 1G, Drew Bryan 3G, Robert Thomas 2G 1A. Shutout: Matthew Andrew Papousek 1A, Taylor Butler 1A. Barrie 2. London Tournament 1 1A, Dylan Lyons 1A, Quinn Harris 1G, Casey Tanel. Severini 1G. Markham 2. Aurora Tigers Minor Peewee AA 3 - Tanner Aurora Tigers Minor Midget AE 4 Thiessen 1G, Andrew Papousek 1G, Brian Innisfil 4 Minor Peewee Puskar 1A, Nick Heintzman 1G. Markham 1. Rep Games Aurora Tigers Minor Midget AE 4 503 Winchurch Environmental Inc. 7 502 Aurora Tigers Minor Peewee A 6 - Mark Barrie Tournament 3 Supreme Collision Centre Minor Peewee HL 5 Aurora Tigers Novice AA 4 - Graeme McDonald Robertson 1G, Ryan St. Germain 1A, Carmine - Zach Zeto 1G 1A, Kyle Duvall 1G, Andrew 1G 2A, Tara Morning 1A, Jesse Wiemer 3G 1A. Bonofiglio 1G, Alex Woodward 1A, Josh Klinowski Aurora Tigers Minor Midget AE 3 Seguin 1G, Joey Romano 1G, Geoffrey Ash 1G. Barrie 3. 1G, Tyler White 1A, A.J. Killens 2G, Daniel Barrie Tournament 3 AURORAN, Week of December 13, 2005 - 17 All eyes on Newmarket-Aurora From page 1 him to back away from the trade portfolio. community ties in the riding. Belinda". government January 23rd. federal politics. However, in May, she The president of the Members of the federal The Newmarket-Aurora spending, more free votes in Enter corporate lawyer shocked the people in her Newmarket Aurora Conservatives have com- riding is not on the list, as it the House of Commons and Martha Hall-Findlay who riding, the party and Conservative Riding piled a hit list of more than is reported Conservative same sex marriages. received the nomination to Canadians generally by Association says the elec- 20 key ridings in Ontario and strategists do not believe She lost out to Harper in represent the riding for the accepting Paul Martin's invi- tion will be a referendum on Atlantic Canada they believe they can unseat Human the leadership race but won Liberal Party. tation and a cabinet post to what Belinda did and their they can win from the Resources Minister Belinda the Conservative nomination Also nominated were Ed cross the floor to join the battle cry is "Bring Down Liberals in an effort to form a Stronach. to be a candidate in this rid- Chudak for the NDP, Dorian Liberal Party. ing defeating Lois Brown by Baxter for the Progressive The chain of events start- 100 votes. Conservative Loyalists and ed the week before when Ironically, Lois Brown will Daryl Wyatt for the Green she was summoned by The Royal Canadian Legion be Stronach’s biggest chal- party. Harper to explain her com- Col. Fred Tilston V.C lenge in January’s election, When the votes were ments to the media warning (Ont No. 385) Branch as she attempts to fill the counted in the June 28, against triggering an election 105 Industrial Parkway North seat once owned by 2004, election Stronach was over a budget that promised P.O. Box 73, Aurora, Ont L4G 3H1 Stronach. the winner with 21,818 with critical infrastructure funds to Brown is a former con- Hall-Findlay close behind at her riding. To Members of Branch 385 and the people of Aurora stituency assistant to MPP 21,129. She made it clear she Frank Klees and was a Following the election, was uncomfortable with the member of the Alliance Party Stronach was named a direction Harper was taking before it merged with the member of the Party's senior the Party. We wish to thank you Conservative Party. leadership team and official Her act in crossing the At that time it looked like opposition critic for interna- floor to the Liberals was for your generous contribution to the 2004-2005 Poppy Trust Campaign, Stronach’s Liberal opponent tional trade. received with mixed mes- which enables us to carry out obligations to our veterans, would be John Taylor, son of In 2001, the National Post sages, as she was praised their dependents, Hospitals & Bursaries Programs. Newmarket Mayor Tom identified her as the most by some and vilified by oth- Taylor, a former federal important businesswoman in ers. The following is from 2004-2005 Poppy Trust Fund Liberal candidate. Canada and in the same For this election, Lois It appeared it would be a year the World Economic Brown has been nominated Income from campaign and all other sources $32,025.86 rematch of the Forum named her a Global to represent the Campaign Expenses Stronach/Taylor battle in Leader of Tomorrow. Conservatives, Ed Chudak, Poppies & Wreaths $8,623.00 1998 when Frank Stronach In 2002, she was ranked the NDP, and it is believed PRO Material $1,597.47 defeated Tom Taylor for the by Fortune magazine on its Dorion Baxter will represent Local Expenses $2,854.47 federal nomination for York list of the most powerful the Tory Loyalists in the bat- Sub Total $13,074.94 Simcoe, but was defeated in women in business and in tle against Stronach. Grants to ex-service persons/dependents $6,879.89 Bursaries & Donations $9,893.00 the election by Tory John 2004 Time magazine ranked The major question is Sub Total $16,772.89 Cole. her as one of the world's whether Stronach will Total Expenses & Distribution $29,847.83 However, in mid-March, most influential people. be punished by loyal 2004, John Taylor withdrew In October, 2004, as Conservatives who feel jilted Balance as at September 30, 2004 $ 2,178.03 his name from the nomina- trade critic for the by her defection. tion race claiming the Conservative Party she was Liberal organizers are Len Whines Ted Kearn deepening sponsorship critical of the Martin govern- counting on the Stronach President Poppy Chairman scandal surrounding government for what she claimed name and the family's ment expenditures caused was inadequate handling of extensive corporate and 8JTIJOH ZPV BMM UIF CFTU UIJT IPMJEBZ TFBTPO

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R&R Revisited • 75 Mary Street, Unit 3 Aurora • 905-727-3300 Monday to Saturday 10 a..m. - 4 p.m. Sunday noon till 4 p.m. 22 - AURORAN, Week of December 13, 2005 RUMOURS AND RAMBLINGS TOTAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETE RENOVATIONS + BASEMENTS Poster contest honours Aurora boy FOUNDATION REPAIR - INTERIOR - EXTERIOR The memory of 10-year-old Ryan Doige of Aurora was Councillor Pete Miller from the Police Committee to the new Phone for Exterior honoured during Organ Donor Awareness Week in April, Parks Development Committee. Christmas Light Installation 2000, with a poster and book cover contest organized by his Council's Striking Committee of Mayor Dick Illingworth, parents and liver transplant recipient Sandra Holdsworth. Reeve Evelyn Buck and Deputy Reeve Bill Trent recom- Ryan was a Grade 4 student at Highview Public School in mended that Councillor Norm Stewart replace Councillor 905-773-8371 Aurora when he died suddenly in May, 1997, and seven peo- Miller on the Police Committee. ple received the gift of life through the donation of Ryan's When put to a vote, the mayor and the reeve were the organs. only members to vote in favour of the report. Prior to his death, Ryan had seen his father, Dale Doige, Some members of council wanted to make the appoint- CRIMINAL fill out an organ donor card and asked what he was doing. ments there and then, but according to the procedural bylaw, DEFENCE He was so impressed that he began a campaign for the issue was referred back to the Striking Committee. BAIL YOUNG organ donations by asking others to sign an organ donor Reeve Buck said one of the problems of dealing with OFFENDERS card. appointments in public session was that it was difficult to dis- A few weeks later, when Ryan was declared brain dead, cuss them without getting into personalities. WILLS, REAL his parents gave permission to donate his organs as they The personality implied in the debate was that of ESTATES ESTATE knew of his wishes. Councillor Miller, a former policeman, whose committee Susan E. Tucker They have since initiated an organ donor awareness pro- reports repeatedly appeared in favour of the police and often FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public gram, Ryan's Hope, in memory of their son. encountered rough sailing in council. LAW 905 727-7775 Councillor Illtyd Harris stressed the need for appointment DEALS THAT NEVER HAPPENED of the parks committee and moved that it be made that night. His motion was ruled out of order and he appealed the In August, 1979, it was believed a trio of business deals chairman's decision and a debate erupted even though it Psychic Savana would result in renewed industrial growth for Aurora meaning was improper under the rules of procedure. Love Specialist more jobs and a scaled down townhouse project for the for- The vote was 4-4 resulting in the loss of the Harris motion Past ¶Present ¶ Future mer Sisman Shoe property on Mosley Street. by a tie vote. Not much has changed! Resolve all problems Tarot Card Post Paper Box Limited submitted an offer to purchase Reunites Lovers... Palm the three-storey Mosley Street building which would allow THE INTERACT CLUB OF AURORA Love even Health Crystal the company to expand from its 8,000 square foot location Business hopeless causes Luck on Edward Street to 24,000 square feet in the new facility. In May, 1994, thanks to the Aurora Rotary Club, Aurora Family Readings Sisman President Ted Rowe said his proposed town- teenagers had a club they could call their own. Spiritual Healing & Cleansing • Release from spell/bad luck house development for the area, which went to the Ontario It was the Interact Club of Aurora, which was committed P PWalk-ins Welcome, Appointments Preferred Municipal Board when neighbouring Attridge Lumber to good citizenship. Mention this ad & receive a FREE GIFT appealed, could still proceed with 22 townhouses on the Under the auspices of Rotary International, there were 15411 Yonge St., Aurora. 905-713-0943 north end of the 1.2 acre property. 6,997 Interact Clubs worldwide with more than 154,000 The proposed sale also affected Excel Metalcraft on members, aged 14 to 18, in 88 countries. Edward Street which would allow them to expand by taking The 40 members of the Aurora Interact Club were active over the Post Box property, but it was all a dream as it never in canvassing for the Red Shield Appeal and helped Rotary came to be. members raise $3,500 for the Salvation Army. Members also visited seniors to assist in any way they A URORA'S FIGHTING COUNCIL could. The idea of setting up the youth organization in Aurora by Manicure/Pedicure - $35 The current Aurora Council is not the only one that has the Aurora Rotary Club started in 1991 but it was difficult to had bitter disputes over issues as previous councils had hot organize as it was not part of the school system. NOW OPEN SUNDAYS debates at times. The Aurora Rotary Club also sponsored the Probus Club alk-ins Home Depot Centre Aurora W 15340 Bayview Ave. The big difference is that in former councils, once the vote of Aurora for retired or semi-retired professional or business- Welcome was taken, the decision was made and everyone lived with men and women in 1995. ALL ESTHETICS AVAILABLE it. Last month the Aurora Probus Club, with 90 members, Hours: Mon. & Sat. Sun. 10 - 5 Tues. - Fri. 10 - 7 p.m. In April, 1970, a usually routine issue erupted into a furi- celebrated its 10th anniversary, but the Interact Club is very 905-841-9343 15570 Yonge St. Aurora ous debate as council voted down a proposal to shift quiet. Animal control studied 2;?8 .5B>C 1B6:5B7 4;?8BF From page 1 performed an extensive with Kennel Inn. In November that year search into all possible The contract with !/&,' /*++*+) %*+( #(--(,. %*+(- $&,' "*'(, three proposals to provide options and visited a num- Georgina would be a year animal control services ber of shelters in various but a longer term was *AA=8C +5<83:@A 0@EBC D@ -86 %$CD) were received and the municipalities. desired. ,@E?DBF,59G (.!8! &;!8! ' 0.@= . ?116 contract was awarded to The committee Councillor Evelyn Buck /;9D3:@A4;?8BF" )#'!(%%!'&') Kennel Inn. reviewed several propos- said she couldn't support #)*+'&$'% !,( ",( That contract has been als including a joint munic- the recommendation as renewed without com- ipal facility; contracted Kennel Inn had provided a %2.59*,.+8;&6* &68.7&2;36/7" $97831 plaint until June, 2004, service with Kennel Inn; lengthy service to Aurora ,.+8 '&7/*87 ,3961*846*7*6:*7 (32).! when representatives of construction and operation and while she had heard 1*287" #&/* 7-343++*67-31*!1&)*1.2(*8&687 1B6:5B74;?8BF of a Town of Aurora animal rumours about Kennel Inn, the Aurora Residents Pet 7-368'6*&) ,.2,*6'6*&) (63.77&28 4.*7 +6*7- $'"" #&>4 -501<:.0 shelter; contracted service no proof had been provid- Care Association came to '6*&) ,3961*81*&84.*7 136*+36&00 <396 /1>?119 *.91 +1171 ->! council to oppose a one- with Georgina; and a part- ed. -30.)&< ,.+8 ,.:.2, &2) *28*68&.2.2, 2**)7" %68 9:<>4 :2 >41 +593 ,0! year extension of the nership with other munici- She expressed concern Kennel Inn contract. palities to construct a new about the small facility at It was also noted that shelter. Georgina and the long dis- .!("+,*$$+ -*$",&+ %"*'")#+ the Ministry of Agriculture The committee also tance Aurora residents and Food had given studied the merits of a would have to travel to Kennel Inn a passing public/private partnership. reclaim their pets, with grade over the entire time Last week, staff recom- seniors having a lack of NEED HELP??? it has provided service. mended a service agree- transportation. Council received the ment with Georgina until a She added that Kennel presentation and re-con- final decision was made. Inn should have a right to firmed its previous deci- Mayor Tim Jones rec- defend itself. sion to extend the contract ommended entering into a Councillor Ron Wallace for one year. service agreement with also remarked on the long At the same time, it Georgina for the provision service Kennel Inn had directed staff to pursue of animal shelter services provided to the municipali- the option of a joint ven- and with Wayne Jones ty and that it had met all ture with neighbouring Animal Control Services regulations and he wanted municipalities for a munic- for the provision of animal to hear from Kennel Inn as ipally operated animal enforcement at a total cost to their future plans. GET CONNECTED control service and of $153,490. After further discussion pound. His motion also includ- the motion was lost on a 4- When the contract ed that staff bring back a 4 vote with Councillor Lighthouse A/V Group report recommending Nigel Kean absent from expired in June, council “Aurora’s Audio/Video Installation Service Experts.” approved a month to amendments to the Animal the meeting. month agreement pending Control Bylaw for an A subsequent motion to Home Theatre Systems Plasma/LCD Wall Mounting the Request for Proposals adjustment in licensing refer further discussion to Discrete Custom Wiring Troubleshooting and associated review by fees and that staff contin- a general committee Evening & Weekend Service Available the Ad Hoc Committee. ue to review options with meeting in January was The Ad Hoc Committee other municipalities and adopted. 905-505-1246 • [email protected] AURORAN, Week of December 13, 2005 - 23 CLASSIFIEDS

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