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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 9 No. 47 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of September 29, 2009 Wells Street School to close for good York Region District School Board school. worked for months going to meetings, the York Region District School Board moms and dads.” trustees voted 10-2 to close the histor- However, some opponents aren’t writing letters, delivering flyers, prepar- (Bill Crothers) called them "damned The school, which was vacated in ical Aurora’s Wells Street School at a crazy about the result. ing submissions - doing everything the selfish" and "self-serving", and he and June 2007, following independent meeting Thursday night. Members of the Olde Aurora Board asked them to do to save their the other trustees voted 10-2 to close engineering reports that warned of They voted to close the school per- Ratepayers Association and historic school for their children and for their school. serious structural deficiencies, has manently, after 117 years of service as Community Action for Wells Street the community. “They don't seem selfish or self- operated out of a school on Stone an educational institution in downtown (CAWS) are currently considering the “The moms ran a booth in the serving to me,” Revington said. “The Road for the past two years. Aurora. option of requesting an administrative Aurora Farmers’ Market all summer OARA is proud to support these Please see page 10 Voting to keep it open were Aurora- review by the Minister of Education. long, in all weather, collecting spare King Trustee Gord Kerr and “I was very disappointed with the change to pay for their buttons and Newmarket Trustee Martin Van Beek. result,” Dan Revington said. “The vol- signs. Briefly It is the site of Aurora’s first high unteer moms and dads in CAWS “After all that, the former Chair of Out of business

Thompson’s Fine Furniture and Interiors, a staple on the west side of Yonge Street, south of Wellington, for decades, is going out of business. Thompson’s - the family also owned Thompson Funeral Home - has been an institution in Aurora for 89 years and at one time ran an ambulance service from the rear of their building on Victoria Street. The furniture store is currently being run by Jamie Thompson, who plans to retire. The store is now closed but will open Friday for a huge “going-out-of-business” sale. New entrance

Aurora’s Home Depot has built an entrance archway for the northern entrance to the Aurora Community Arboretum, similar in design to the archway south of the seniors’ centre. Building the archway happened Friday through Tuesday at the southeast corner of St. John’s Sideroad and Industrial Parkway. The Aurora store supplied materials and volunteer labour for the project, which will be enhanced by a low maintenance garden with assistance from the Aurora Horticultural Society. Once the project has been completed, together with the adjacent garden, there will be an opening ceremony, according to John Clement of the Aurora Community Arboretum.

Aurora’s Junior A hockey team, the Tigers, opened their home season Friday with a tailgate party outside the Aurora Community Centre. Then the team went inside and handled the Concert set to go Bramalea Blues, winning 7-5. Sunday afternoon they were back at it again, and details may be The second annual Colours of Fall Concert is an evening filled with activities such found on Page 12. Above, Tiger mascot “Slapshot” joins a possible future Tiger, Luke Catania, as fiddling, pumpkin carving, live entertainment and an old fashioned community at the party. Auroran photo by David Falconer corn roast. The event is slated for the Town Park, Thursday, October 8th, and activity gets underway at 6 p.m. and runs until 8:00 p.m. A nominal fee will apply for the corn roast and donations to the local food pantry would be appreciated. For more information, visit www.e-aurora.ca and click on the Town of Aurora’s Historic Petch House Special Events link or call the Special Events line at 905-726-4762. Guest speaker

The Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora/Newmarket is inviting all gets stay of execution men, women and students to hear Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Professor of Aboriginal Studies at the University of Toronto, author and Georgina Island First The oldest house in Aurora Petch House, which has Based on the poor condition Nation member, share her expertise on the topic, "Moving Beyond Historical Trauma received a temporary stay of remained vacant and boarded of the house, extensive renova- to Reconciliation". execution at a general commit- up since it was temporarily tions are required, should the The event takes place at the Aurora Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North, tee meeting last week. relocated in 2003 to its current town wish to use it. According October 27 at 7.30 p.m. The committee was review- site on town-owned land on to experts, the building would Enter through the east doors. Admission is free. ing a staff report that identified Leslie Street, just south of need to be disassembled, and options for the 165-year-old Wellington Street East. Please see page 8

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CONTINUING Aurora Legion with a variety of speakers. Contact Beverley at 905-727-2151. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Every Thursday, Martha's Table serves home-made soup, sandwiches, and * * * * The Aurora Film Circuit presents “Burma VJ; Reporting from a Closed dessert in St. Andrew's Hall at the Presbyterian Church, corner of Mosley and The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice in the West-McKenzie Hall of Country”, a documentary at the Odeon Cineplex beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets, at Victoria Street. Cost is minimal, and the volunteer-run program enabled the the Seniors’ Centre, every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. under the direc- $10 each, are available at R&R Revisited, 95 Edward Street, and the Aurora church to give more than $5,000 to local charities in 2008 alone. You can enjoy tion of Enid Maize. Public Library. lunch, conversation, and a sense of community between 11.30 a.m. and 1:30 * * * * SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 p.m. weekly. Queen’s York Rangers Army Cadet Corps has openings for boys and girls Appraise your treasures by experts in china, art and silver, brought to you * * * * ages 12 to 18. Membership is free. Aurora squadron meets every Friday evening by the Aurora Historical Society. Appraisals, to take place at Hillary House on Peace Flame Tree Sculpture committee meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 138 Larmont Street. For more information, call 905- Yonge Street, are on a first come, first served basis with a charge of $5 per item p.m. in the main floor boardroom of the Aurora Community Centre. For further 726-8600. with a maximum of four items per family. Appraisals take place between noon information contact [email protected] * * * * and 4 p.m. with all proceeds going to the care and restoration of Hillary House. * * * * A Bereavement Support Group for adults experiencing the death of a loved For further information, call 905-727-8991. The York Regional Police Male Chorus is looking for new members. You do one, is again being offered at the Aurora United Church for an eight-week ses- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 not have to be a police officer nor are you required to read music to volunteer. sion, from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Wednesday, October 7 and ending November Aurora United Church Rummage Sale. Individual sale held from 1 p.m. to 8 The group rehearses Monday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. For further 25. The program is non-denominational and is open for free to all in the commu- p.m. Church is located at 15186 Yonge Street at the corner of Tyler. information, contact the chorus supervisor at 905-727-9676 or the coordinator of nity. To register or for more information, contact Mary at 905-727-6984 or ken- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 volunteer services for YRP at 905-830-0303, extension 6717. [email protected]. Aurora United Church Rummage Sale. bag sale held from 9 a.m. to noon. * * * * THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 Church is located at 15186 Yonge Street at the corner of Tyler. Aurora’s Air Cadets meet every Tuesday night at Cardinal Carter School Friends of Hospice and the Board of Directors of Hospice King-Aurora invite * * * * from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., and offer a program for 12 years and older boys and you to an evening of fine dining, dancing and fun at the Jitterbug Ball at The Murder Mystery at Hillary House. The year is 1909 and another murder has girls. Manor at the Carrying Place Golf & Country Club in King Township. The dress taken place at Hillary House! Enjoy a three-course catered meal in Aurora's only * * * * is elegant casual and tickets are $175 per person. For ticket information contact National Historic Site and watch as the mystery unfolds. Tickets are $80 per per- Aurora Opera Company's Children's Chorus is a new treble voice choir ded- Hospice King-Aurora at 905-773-0155. son and include the meal, wine and hors d'oeuvres. Guests are encouraged to icated to educating, nurturing and providing opportunities for children to express FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 attend dressed in period costume. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For their musical abilities. The chorus is open to boys and girls in Grades 1 through A "Country Corral" is coming to Aurora with the toe-tapping tunes of five more information or to purchase tickets, call 905-727-8991. 12 and consists of two choirs: Angel Choristers, a training choir for six and women playing 13 musical instruments. You don't have to dance - but you cer- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 seven-year-olds and the Children Chorus, open to eight to 17-year-olds. To audi- tainly can - during this evening that gets underway with a country supper and The York Regional Police Male Chorus will host their 17th Annual "In tion, contact general director Sarah Kyle at [email protected]. ends with hours of danceable music. Event begins at 6.30 p.m. in St. Andrew's Harmony With the Community" fundraising concert at the St. Elizabeth Seton * * * * Hall at the Presbyterian Church, 32 Mosley Street. Tickets, at $25 each, are lim- Catholic Church, 17955 Leslie Street, Newmarket. Start time is 7:30 p.m. CHAT'S Community Home Assistance to Seniors is looking for volunteers to ited. Call the church office at 905-727-5011. Performing this year will be the York Region Children's Chorus, the Ottawa assist with the activities in its Adult Day Program. The positions call for a com- * * * * Police Chorus, the Toronto Police Association Male Chorus and the York mitment of a few hours a week at its Aurora location. Various times are available. Fall concert at the Aurora Baptist Church, 33 Wellington Street East. Local Regional Police Male Chorus. Tickets are $10. For tickets or info please call Call Christine at 905-713-3494. talent plus guests from Peterborough and Winchester. 7 p.m. 905-727-9676. * * * * Every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. it's Story and Playtime at Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South for tots (age 0-4 years) and their caregivers for coffee or tea. Call 905-841-8883 for further details. * * * * Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the Pioneer Club for boys and girls, age three to Grade 4 and the Junior High Club for boys and girls, Grades 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. For more information call 905-841-8884. * * * * A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday at the Community Bible Church on Bathurst Street just south of Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information e-mail Judy Hoffmann [email protected]. * * * * Scottish Country Dancing on Tuesday evenings at 8.15 p.m. at the Aurora Heights Public School and on Friday mornings at St. Andrews' Presbyterian Church beginning at 10.30 a.m. No partners are needed and beginners are wel- come. * * * * *(For Royal LePage) Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's Marilyn Redvers, Sales Representative on Yonge Street. New members are welcome. For further information call 905- 841-1352. 14799 Yonge Street, Aurora L4G 1N1 * * * * Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 meets the first and third 905-727-3154 Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south of Wellington. For www.realestateaurora.com more information call 905-830-9205. * * * * Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each month at the Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. * * * * Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at noon. Call 905- 727-3032 or 905-727-1080 for more information. * * * * Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday night at Trinity Anglican Church, Please see page 19 Victoria Street, at 7.30 p.m. * * * * Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the Aurora Legion at 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. * * * * Canadian Federation of University Women holds monthly meetings at the

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By RON WALLACE The things you see...

What is it they say? It's amazing what you see when you don't have a...camera. Such was the case last Tuesday night when Patricia and I decided to eat out at Jonathan's Restaurant in Aurora. Okay, we had another reason for being there, but I'll save it for later. Getting out of his car when we arrived was Chamber of Who says Aurora never had streetcars, or at least a railway that ran on the streets? At one time, the Commerce President Geoffrey Dawe. Toronto and York Radial Railway made its way up Yonge Street, through Aurora, into the north, going all Over his shoulder was slung a guitar case. Geoffrey, as he apparently does every Tuesday night, the way to Sutton. In 1899 it was in Aurora and Newmarket. That was the same year the first automobile was going to play at Jonathan's along with whoever else was seen on Yonge Street. Sometime between 1906 and 1912, the radial station seen in the above photo showed up for this weekly "jam session". came into being. We know it was on Yonge Street, but where? To win a $100 gift certificate to Oakland Nearly 20 others, men and women, did…and guess Hall tell us this: 1 - Where was this building and what’s there now? 2 - How many tracks were on Yonge what, they sounded good. Street in Aurora, one or two? 3 - Did the line, at one time, use Wellington Street West, and, if so, why? We were there to celebrate the 50th (should I have said Call 905-727-3300 after noon Friday, October 2, with your answer. The photo comes from the postcard that?) birthday of Patty "the singing waitress" McLaughlin. collection of Councillor Bob McRoberts. So were others, including Auroran letter writer Bill Hack who sent me the following note: Letters to the Editor "I have only known Patty for the years with Jonathon's song circle. “However, for me, she is "just what the doctor ordered". "Patty offers such encouragement, enjoyment and appreciation to young and old alike (I'm a perfect example Job applicant changes tune of the latter), that keeps me coming back for more. and Federal) since I was 18. Elections. "Both self taught and professional, all sharing our To the editor, the way), here's my new hard I have never told anyone NO, I will NOT vote for music, to me is quite a remarkable tribute to Patty. line approach. how I cast my vote. Evelina MacEachern for "Patty herself is an exceptional entertainer in her own A short while ago, shortly NO, I will NOT read any That is something private Councillor of Aurora in the right. after the firing of the integrity more letters from "out of town- between myself and the voting 2010 Municipal Elections. "All she talks about is how she enjoys us, and all we commissioner, I made a public ers" in The Auroran telling the booth. And finally, and probably talk about is how we enjoy Patty." application for that very posi- good people of Aurora that Having said that: most importantly: It was an interesting evening, to say the least. tion in a letter to The Auroran. they should "embrace" the YES, I believe that I had all NEW Aurora. NO, I will NOT vote for NO, I will NOT vote for A friend the qualifications necessary to NO, the OLD Aurora is not Phyllis Morris for Mayor of Sher St. Kitts for Councillor of carry out the functions of this broken, except six of the nine Aurora in the 2010 Municipal Aurora in the 2010 Municipal Elections. Elections. Derek Boles is one of Toronto’s leading railway histori- position. As of the writing of members of the current coun- NO, I will NOT vote for Al Even though she is cur- ans. He frequently gives walking tours of Union Station this letter, I have heard noth- cil, and YES Mayor Phyllis Wilson for Councillor of Aurora rently NOT a resident of and other “railway lands” sites in the downtown core and ing back from the Town Hall Morris, according to the math in the 2010 Municipal Aurora and therefore ineligible is active with the Roundhouse preservation group. regarding my application. that I learned right here in Elections. to run for office, I can almost Derek is a “brother” from the same fraternity that I Maybe they never saw my Aurora, that makes it a two NO, I will NOT vote for guarantee that you will see belonged to when I was a student at Ryerson letter? Hmmm? thirds majority! I'm a great Wendy Gaertner for her name on the ballet in Polytechnical Institute, back in the days before the school Or maybe they weren't supporter of the saying "If it Councillor of Aurora in the 2010. became a university. looking for someone as ain't broke, don't fix it". Well, in 2010 Municipal Elections. What do you think now, We belonged to Rho Alpha Kappa, a journalism-radio, upbeat and positive as the this case, it's "broke". NO, I will NOT vote for Aurora Town Council? television arts fraternity at RPI. "YES" man that I portrayed NO, there is nothing wrong Stephen Granger for Can I have the job of So, Derek was the guest speaker at the York-Durham myself to be. Hmmmm? with Aurora, except the afore- Councillor of Aurora in the integrity commissioner or Heritage Railway’s monthly meeting in Uxbridge this Maybe I should change my mentioned malfunctioning 2010 Municipal Elections. "NO"? week. tactics and become a "NO" Town Council. NO, I will NOT vote for The subject of his talk was “Toronto’s Railway man. I have voted in every elec- John Gallo for Councillor of Mark Holmes Heritage”, with particular reference to areas north and So, at the risk of sounding tion I have been entitled to Aurora in the 2010 Municipal Aurora east of the city. negative, (which I'm not, by vote in (Municipal, Provincial Perhaps he talked about my idea several years ago - before they ripped up all the tracks around the Aurora sta- Recyling bins needed tion - to run an excursion train from the famous Toronto roundhouse to Aurora - the “head of rail” in 1853. They “Aurora’s Independent tore up the tracks to the roundhouse, too. for those who sell food Community Newspaper” Sounds like someone didn’t like my idea. Open letter to the coun- say there are issues with The train - I visualized it pulled by a steam locomotive cils of Newmarket and ants, etc. getting into the blue Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. - could come to Aurora and return to the big city once or Aurora. boxes in the school so the at 95 Edward Street, twice a day. Where I would get a steam locomotive, I had program was quietly discon- Aurora, L4G 1W1 no idea, but... I spend a lot of time in both tinued. At the time, I could see train stock parked on sidings towns and live in Newmarket. I think this is a shame and Publisher Emeritus being used as restaurants, etc. and I could also see a I wish to draw your atten- we need to find some way to Rosemary Schumaker quick ride to the city for anyone who didn’t want to fight tion to an issue of some con- reintroduce this - perhaps the the early-morning commuter traffic. cern to me. students could take turns tak- York-Durham Railway runs a train between Stouffville Editorial Production I have noticed that many ing recycling material outside Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor and Uxbridge on a regular basis...and since I’m a train businesses, especially those to containers in the school [email protected] [email protected] freak (yeah, I like streetcars, too) I tend to visit these Photography selling food and drink, do not yard each day. Main Number David Falconer places whenever I can. have recycling containers. I have personally been 905-727-3300 The train runs out of Stouffville only on Saturdays for [email protected] Starbucks and Second cleaning up the street near Classifieds the month of October and if you want times, fares and Cup are examples. my house in the College Advertising 905-727-7128 Bob Ince [email protected] activities, check the website at www.ydhr.on.ca. Recycleables are thrown Manor subdivision and am [email protected] in the garbage. saddened by the amount of Diane Buchanan Facsimile Machine 905-727-2620 Well named As much as I am reluctant littering by the young people. [email protected] Editorial Department to recommend more bylaws Teaching environmental [email protected] I was delighted to hear, while attending a regular meet- for small business, I do think issues in the school is one ing of the Aurora Historical Society recently, that the group that it is reasonable that all thing - but something is obvi- Editorial policy has agreed to call the huge room on the second floor of businesses selling drinks and ously not getting through to Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of the old Church Street School “Brevik Hall”. food ought to be required to some of these kids. The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, although number will not be pub- Margaret Brevik, who died a couple of years ago, was lished, and be limited to 600 words. Names may be withheld assuming a compelling reason recycle where possible and Perhaps having some real to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. a huge promoter of the Historical Society, a member of the provide containers for cus- responsibility in and around board of directors, and an employee of the York Region tomers to do likewise. the schools, subject to safety, Advertising policy District School Board. In a related vein, I note that etc., would be good. Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of Back in 1969, the then York County school board held the schools are not recycling. an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the fol- its first meeting in that room. I have looked into the rea- Malcolm Watts lowing edition. Well named... sons why, and the custodians Newmarket THE AURORAN, Week of September 29, 2009 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective

By Stephen Somerville Candles at the cemetery

Located across from the Canadian Tire store in the for veterans at the cemetery - it was beautiful - as I know or size of the tombstone. southern part of town is the local war memorial. you are interested in this type of stuff, you should go and It simply read: As I walked eastbound across Veterans' Lane, I was have a look - bye." 36th BN Cdn. Infr. struck at once by both the magnificence and also the sim- My legs were a little tired from all the walking that we Albert Atkins plicity of the two structures that comprise this edifice. had done that day, and I was just about to sit down to the Private For me, the cenotaph is a place of reflection, solitude Ohio State - USC college football game, but my curiosity Age 44 and introspection. got the better part of me. What was interesting was the simple message that The valour and selflessness of the fine men memorial- As I drove southbound on Yonge Street at about 8.15 was chiseled at the bottom of the granite/marble tomb- ized there is most humbling. p.m. that night I thought to myself, "what a beautiful night stone. As you make your way along the path looking due east it is - cloudless and warm." It is both a fitting and appropriate way to end this you only see the monument and the trees behind it; dur- As I drove past the cemetery the total darkness was column: ing the summer not a building is in sight. broken only by the candles affixed to the graves of serv- "Absent but not forgotten." This lends an aura of serenity to the place, even ice veterans and the headlights of the people driving Ward system: both the publisher/editor Ron Wallace, though it is located on Yonge Street. through the cemetery. and a member of our community, Graham Wride, took The park has been well maintained; the grass was I couldn't believe the amount of candles - there must issue with my views on the ward system. recently cut and the trees have full leaves. have been at least 300 of them. Mr. Wride's well written letter to the editor last week Farther south in Aurora, off Yonge Street, is the Aurora I stopped at many of the headstones and thought ended this way: "I urge the present council to keep the cemetery. about these people. status quo; however, if not, please let something this It, too, is a place for reflection and remembrance. Each of these names had a life, a story. important to our democracy be decided by the voters." I had never been on the property until last week. How many of these men perished in battle or while While I disagree with Mr. Wride's first sentiment I con- My family and I had just returned from a fun Saturday training or while serving in another capacity? Which bat- cur whole-heartedly with his second. afternoon at Canada's Wonderland. tle? Did any or all of these men have a wife? Any chil- Next week I get some councillor views on the use of a As I walked into our house I noticed there was a mes- dren? ward system and also their feelings regarding an extra sage on our answering machine. I am happy that Kerri called; I plan on making this half York Region seat for Aurora. Our family friend, Kerri, had just left the message a hour pilgrimage an annual event. few minutes previous. One headstone stood out in particular. It was Stephen can be contacted at: "Stephen, we just came back from the candlelight vigil not the length of the message or the ornateness [email protected]

Inside Aurora Buzz off By Scott Johnston

Experts claim there are more hornets and wasps had on the house a few years earlier, so one evening Before nature discovered this housing vacuum and around this year, and I think I know why the scientists after the daily activity had died down a bit, I blasted more wasps could move in, I filled every bee-sized are saying that. They must have been at my house. the main entrance they were using. entrance into the soffit with enough caulking to cause It all started in July when yellow jackets, a particu- As I feared, the nest was too far buried in the bow- the front of the house to sag slightly. larly serious member of the bee family, decided to els of the house, so that didn't do any good. But that wasn't the end of it. move in, setting up shop in the soffit right above the From there I visited the local hardware store to see A few days later I was mowing the lawn and noticed front door. what I could do to upgrade our aerosol arsenal. After wasps coming out of a hole in the ground. These Soon every venture outside, even just to pick up describing our situation, I was recommended to use guys were versatile. the morning paper, necessitated waiting until the some sort of foaming concoction. Then, after giving a Out of chemicals, and not having the pest control swarms had died down in number. Even then, light- positive response to the question "do I react badly to company on retainer, I changed tactics and buried the ning reflexes were still required. bee stings", I was given the best advice I'd heard to entrance under a couple of shovelfuls of dirt. That We couldn't see the nest, which was somewhere date: "Get your wife to do it". actually did the trick. up inside the edge of the house, so we initially resort- Like that was going to happen. Then a new bunch started building under the over- ed to the tried and true insect control method: swat- So that night I sprayed the entire can of foam as hang of a window. Why they were just starting to nest ting. instructed, sealing up all the holes, and getting the in mid-August was beyond me, but at least we could Amazingly, we didn't get stung, and although we stuff as deep into the soffit as possible. actually see the hive this time, so we knocked it did manage to carpet our porch in bee carcasses and Our foaming house looked like it was suffering from down, which took it out of commission. wear out our best flyswatter, our efforts were in vain, rabies, but the bees obviously felt fine, because the Although lots of solitary wasps have come visiting as the queen was obviously producing workers faster next morning they were their buzzing selves again. since then, none seem interested in setting up shop than we could whack them. By then our houseguests had arrived, and we again. But I won't feel fully confident that we're free of I must admit, having a buzzing swarm hovering on spent a few days sneaking in through less convenient them until the snow flies. the stoop was an excellent way to discourage those entrances, before we finally caved in and arranged for However, these yellow jackets were tough, and I'm pesky door-to-door sales people, but eventually we a pest control company to take care of them for us not positive that even winter will phase them. had to do something about it, as we had company (the bees, not the houseguests). coming to stay with us. Whatever they used, it did the trick, and our front Feel free to e-mail Scott at: I found some leftover hornet spray from a nest we door was once again safely accessible. [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of September 29, 2009 Letters to the Editor Disabled person not allowed to use restroom

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He knows how quickly summer of a strike by his handling of the problem, was the best it could be. I felt it. they can turn. His Honour the Mayor of garbage workers.They held while sharing none of the At the end, before time or Such is the reality of poli- Bob Rae's experience Toronto, David Miller has the city hostage. responsibility for solving it. reflection could evolve, and tics. with public service unions is declared he will not seek re- The responsibility wasn't Family time for the because they could, the Mel Lastman would have still current to any student of election. shared by his all-powerful Millers must have been min- media took a poll to deter- called in the army and been politics. I felt it would happen. executive committee or any imal. They witnessed the toll mine the mayor's popularity. hailed as a hero. Which brings me to my David Miller, himself other member of council. at first-hand. His ratings fell from 69 North York's garbage was contention, the City of alone, carried the weight Some members added to It was a crisis. The reso- per cent to 29 per cent. Not contracted out. Toronto, as it is, a con- As is York Region's. trivance and a legacy of the The service is satisfacto- Mike Harris Conservative Letter needs more specifics: reader ry. Complaints are minimal. regime in Ontario, is politi- We have never had a strike. cally an ungovernable entity. To the editor, 40 per cent population tables are falling as 6.7 bil- Toronto has just Had he been inclined, I also contend, what we increase by 2031 as part of lion people use water with approved a 42-storey David Miller could have have in Aurora is worth any Re: Leadership, the Ontario’s Places to abandon. building with parking gone the Lastman route. He, fight it takes, to protect it Marten A. Mol (Letter to Grow and the national Our per capita daily use requirements reduced to too, would have been from the Philistines. the Editor, The Auroran, immigration policy. is more than 300 litres - 30 zero. cheered. September 15th) We realize that this is to per cent to flush the toilets. Should we promote But his base support is Evelyn Buck finance social services and Should we learn to har- walking, cycling and elec- organized labour. Aurora Ah, ideal leadership, health care as the Baby vest rainwater like our tric vehicles at the what a beautiful thing – Boomer Bulge retires, grandparents did? expense of petroleum pow- helping others, chasing leaving fewer workers to Should we mandate ered transportation? bold visions and not com- pay the bills. green roof and porous Are those visions worth promising one’s values. Will these people live in pavements to reduce chasing? If only life on the ground a 21st century compact storm water run-off and Or will we allow our Specializing in... ran so smoothly. community or our tradition- mitigate global warming? leaders to settle for some- • Asphalt Paving • Interlocking If this letter is meant as al urban sprawl? At the Downtown Study thing less bold? • Concrete • Driveways • Parking Lots a prod to Council, it needs We think that Ontario sessions last spring we • Walkways & Curbs some specifics. has lots of water, but heard about parking prob- Gordon Barnes • Excavation • Grading Aurora is projecting a around the world water lems. Aurora COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Farmers’ Market maintains its Call Charlie at 416-410-5026 importance because of vendors

To the editor, Oh dear. feat that few can accom- market; the vendors. Another week, another plish. To me, THEY are the RE: Morris, Granger patronizing letter from our In all of her town coun- ones who make the market Water Softening, Purification, brought Farmers' Market self-proclaimed Town cil butt-kissing and self- a joy to experience every Filtration & Sterilization Units back, this reader main- Crier, Ms Sher St. Kitts. back patting, the Town week. tains (Letter to the edi- And let’s not leave out Crier seems to have for- Let’s not forget they are tor, The Auroran, sycophantic and self- gotten the most important there, rain or shine, at an Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. September 15) serving – a remarkable element of our farmers’ hour on Saturday morn- www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario ings when most of us are still tucked up in bed. BBBS thanks car wash participants No doubt after a long REMEDIAL READING hard week preparing their To the editor, ebrate Big Brothers Big past and present “Bigs” and products to be sold at mar- Sisters Month. “Littles” and washed a lot of ket. Does your child Three cheers to the We would also like to cars. Please. Do not insult find reading a challenge? great staff at East Side thank all those participants Special thanks to Jordon the town with any more of Mario's in Aurora for sup- who took the time to have for setting up this event; the your pep rally rantings. Help is available from porting Big Brothers Big their car washed and gen- two smallest crew members Not to mention the very a caring and compassionate tutor. Sisters of York with a car erously donated to our - Thomas and Anna (5 transparent and pathetic Affordable Prices wash on Sunday, agency. years and 2½ years); and attempts to force your pol- September 20. We met a lot of wonder- we can't forget Chewbacca itics into the market. Please call Wendy at 905-713-2880 It was a great way to cel- ful people, including some who did a great job adver- A farmers’ market can tising the car wash in front exist without politics but is of East Side Mario's. nothing without the ven- Seniors Duplicate dors. Big Brothers Big Sisters Kelley Howard Bridge results of York Aurora Monday, Sept. 14: N/S - Monday, Sept. 21: N/S - Sue Scott and Ruth Rea; Joan Rottenberg and Mary Carole Belol and Nan Oglanby; Don Newman and McLean; Barbara Wittmer Murray Sinclair; Carol Bell and Anne White. E/W - and Nan McLean. EW - Murray Sinclair and Don Jeannine MacKie and affo Newman; Rose White and Melody Irving;Sandra Davey Gloria Smith; Melody Irving and Silvia Thompson; Lucille and Jeannine Mackie. Sequeira and Isobel Garrett. MOON GARDEN RESTAURANT Since 1969 $ 95 SPECIAL Dinner for 44 -- $3232 Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs Chicken Chow Mein Chicken Fried Rice Beef Broccoli Lemon Chicken 4 Egg Rolls Business Hours Mon. - Closed (Except Holidays) Tues. - Thurs. 11:30am - 11pm Fri. 11:30am - 12pm Sat. 4pm - 12pm Sun. 4pm -11pm TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY Fully Licensed under L.L.B.O. 15229 Yonge St., Aurora Just south of Wellington. Parking in behind. 905-727-3101 8 - THE AURORAN, Week of September 29, 2009 Food Pantry needs help

The York Region Food Non-perishable food dona- Drive is taking place from now tions are always needed, until October 16, and Aurora's especially at this time of the Food Pantry needs your help. year. While donations are Most sought after are tea, required all year round, the coffee, peanut butter, cereal, upcoming Thanksgiving and and canned goods, such as Christmas holiday seasons fruit, soups, and tuna. are a particularly busy time for As well, there is a big the food pantry. demand for items that can be "We hope we can count on used in children's lunches, your support," said Vaughan such as fruit cups, juice boxes Regional Councillor Joyce and snack bars. Frustaglio, who spoke at Donations may be dropped Aurora’s General Committee off either at the food bank dur- meeting Tuesday night. ing its normal hours of opera- According to the councillor, tion on Saturdays from 9 a.m. the region is getting involved to 3 p.m., or at the bins located this year to assist in a number at No Frills, Real Canadian of education initiatives, such Superstore, Sobeys, Longos, as partnering with the area Foodland, and the two Aurora school boards to encourage fire halls. the schools to conduct food Apart from the challenge of drives. having enough donations, the Requesting that "the citi- increased demands on the zens of the great town of Aurora food pantry - use is up The outgoing and the incoming were on hand Thursday evening as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Aurora open their hearts and 25 per cent over last year - has held its annual general meeting. The gathering, attended by more than 100 people, was held at the new wallets", she noted that the resulted in it outgrowing its cur- retirement home - Hollandview Trail - on John West Way. Joining new Chamber of Commerce president food banks in the nine munici- rent location. Geoffrey Dawe, centre, are outgoing executive director Michael Keith, left, and incoming director Judy palities serve 5,000 residents A search committee has Marshall. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace in York Region. been formed, and any assis- The Aurora food pantry is tance that can be provided by located in the Old Post Office the community to supply building at 15213 Yonge space would be greatly appre- House gets stay of execution Street, one half block south of ciated. Wellington Street, and assists Apart from the region, the MacEachern also said it sion the committee From page 1 A permanent restoration up to 200 Aurorans each Town of Aurora is also firmly was difficult to make a referred the issue back to any deteriorated logs could cost upwards of week. behind the current food drive. decision without a proper staff to have a profes- replaced. $400,000. People in need who use "We're hoping this will be analysis of the financial sional evaluation done, at Three options were That was too much for this service can do so once a the biggest and best one ever," implications, and an a cost not to exceed suggested for its future some councillors. month, and typically receive said Mayor Phyllis Morris. "If understanding of the $5,000, and report back use. Councillor Al Wilson enough food to last for four to everyone gives a little, it will all potential uses of the with further details on the 1. Both the exterior proposed that the third five days. add up." and interior of the house option, involving salvage 1,200 square foot build- cost of restoration and could be restored, and and demolition be pur- ing. That was echoed by potential uses for the the building used by the sued. Mayor Phyllis Morris. building. town or a community Other councillors also The town already has group. balked at the potential a historic log house in 2. The exterior could cost. While he was all for Sheppard's Bush, Myjamspace be fixed up, and the inte- preserving Aurora's her- Councillor Evelyn Buck rior only minimally so, itage, Councillor Stephen reminded the Committee. and the building could be Granger said he would She also said the used for storage, perhaps not approve $400,000. Ontario Heritage Trust by a local sports club. Perhaps the building had advised that even New to the community? 3. Any retrievable arte- could be dismantled restored, Petch House facts could be taken out and stored until "a would not have any his- Expecting a baby for preservation by the richer time", suggested torical authenticity. Aurora Historical Society, Councillor Bob Questioning the value of at your house? and the building demol- McRoberts. the structure, she Newly Engaged? ished. He asked staff what the reminded the members The first two options ballpark estimate would the town had already New Business/ would also require mov- be for restoration and tried to give the building ing the building to a new was advised a away, and that "no one Professional? location, as it cannot professional estimator would within 200 miles wanted A Civic minded remain on the present be required to conduct a it". Vince Weir Michael Lanteigne site. proper study, which could "Are we in the busi- Business interested Guitar lessons all styles As with many town cost up to $5,000. ness of funding storage projects, the key consid- But alot would depend for sports clubs?" she in sponsoring Violin Suzuki method eration is cost. on the proposed use, and asked. Welcome Wagon? Mobile lessons available While $108,000 was considerations such as Due to all the "misin- If you fit into one of these included in Aurora's 2009 whether the building formation on the table" categories and have not been 64 Temperance St. Capital Budget, this was needed to be fully heated Councillor Wilson with- contacted by us, and cooled for year round drew his motion to demol- based on discussions Please call 416-721-2430 from four years ago doing use. ish the building. 1-866-873-9913 only minimal repairs. 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Higher standards for Environment identifies human services and green buildings and such goals as linking and employment options. water efficiency, greater enhancing the green- While Aurora's popula- protection for species at lands systems, protect- tion is expected to risk, mobility systems ing significant natural increase, it is now pro- that prioritize walking, heritage and woodlands jected to be 70,400 by cycling and transit use areas, ensuring water 2031, which is down from and a population of quality and availability, original forecast of close 70,400 by 2031 are just a and planting more than to 75,000. few of things the Town or 750,000 trees and This is because of Aurora can look forward shrubs. development restrictions to in the years ahead Healthy Communities placed on lands within according to the Draft would see the provision town associated with the York Region Official of affordable housing Greenbelt and Oak Plan. choices, access to clean Ridges Moraine. The Plan was present- air, land and water, a Agricultural and rural ed to Aurora’s General range of quality services, areas will also receive Committee recently by transit, schools, public significant protection John Waller, Director of spaces and local ameni- through the Greenbelt Long Range and ties, and the promotion of Plan and Oak Ridges Strategic Planning for the healthy, active lifestyles. Moriane Conservation Region of York. Economic Vitality rec- Plan. Referencing the ognizes the importance Currently, about 38 province's Places to of a strong stable econo- per cent of York Region's Grow document that my in Aurora or York lands are devoted to identifies a projected Region and would work agricultural use. population of 1.5 million to encourage investment, Finally, Servicing Our people in York Region by and attract a high quality Population considers 2031, as well as other workforce. transit, streets, water, recent plans that impact It is estimated that wastewater, waste man- upon the region such as Aurora's employment agement, energy, utilities the Oak Ridges Moraine base will be 34,200 in and communications, and Conservation Plan, 2031, an increase of links to a number of other Greenbelt Plan, more than 10,000 from master plans. Metrolinx, Lake Simcoe today. The development of Protection Plan and Urbanization focuses this plan has been an Source Water Protection, on accommodating the ambitious undertaking, Mr. Waller noted that it influx of residents into and has built on several was an "opportune time regional centres and cor- other studies and to update our (Regional) ridors, urban areas, reports, as well as input Plan". towns and villages, that from a number of public He explained that the have integrated green- consultation meetings. Regional Official plan space and pedestrian Future meetings are focuses on several and transit networks, and arranged in Richmond areas: provide a variety of hous- Hill, East Gwillimbury, Sustainable Natural ing, transportation, and Newmarket.

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With his grandfather then had an assist to contin- Aurora is in a league AURORA 7 Hawkrigg) 15.44 (Crozier, Pinto) 12.03 watching the game, the ue his hot pace this season. known as the Ontario Junior BRAMALEA 5 A - Lucas VanNatter Aurora Tiger captain After four games, Morley A Hockey League with Second Period (Morley, Sardella) 12.40 poured in a pair of goals as is tied with the scoring lead, teams from Bramalea, First Period A - Lucas VanNatter the Junior A hockey team having five goals and two Brampton, Buffalo, A - Nick Vangog (Quinn) 17.27 opened its home season assists for seven points. Collingwood, Couchiching, A - David Morley (McLaughlin, Lisi) 2.07 Friday night with a 7-5 vic- Sunday afternoon, again Georgetown, Huntsville, (Sardella, Quinn) 2.12 B - Lukas Ciotti (Brand, Third Period tory over the Bramalea at the Aurora Community Kingston, Milton, B - Jeffrey Pinto 9.54 Mastrodicasa) 3.21 Blues. Centre, the Tigers tried to Mississauga, Oakville, A - Nick Vangog (Quinn) A - David Morley B - Jeffrey Pinto David Morley scored the come back from a 4-1 third Trenton, Vaughan and 15.15 (VanNatter) 3.27 (Hawkrigg, Sbrocchi) 7.26 opening goal in the first peri- period deficit, but fell a goal Villanova. B - Peter Ranieri (Burnell, B - Daniel Sbrocchi A - Jeff Vanderlugt 19.41 od, added one in the second, short as the Collingwood The competition from Blues won its first game of Newmarket, Stouffville and the season 4-3. Markham, has now been ★ Custom Kitchens Take advantage of the Barbarians Tigers played Monday removed as those teams are ★ night in Buffalo, but results of in the central division of the Granite/Quartz Countertops win pool that game were too late for Central Canadian Hockey (Kosher Certifi ed) NEW HOME RENOVATION The Auroran’s deadlines. League. ★ A total of 235 fans attend- Plank Hardwood Floor final game ed the game Friday night COLLINGWOOD 4 ★ Carpeting ★ Iron Pickets TAX CREDIT after participating in the AURORA 3 The Aurora Barbarians ★ Tigers’ first tailgate party Modern Faucets & Sinks Rugby Club will advance to held for a couple of hours First Period the round of eight of the ★ Plumbing/Frameless Shower Doors 25 Years of prior to the game outside the Ontario McCormick Cup as ★ ★ Centre. C - Josh Graves Tile Stairs the number one seed after a Experience! The crowd dropped to (Hodgson) SH 13.01 difficult 17-3 win over the ★ Steam Baths 120 for the Sunday after- A - Nick Quinn (Lovatsis, defending champion Irish noon encounter which saw Vanderlugt) 13.25 Canadians Rugby Club of Collingwood win its first C - Andrew Ciampichini Toronto Saturday in the final game in seven tries so far (Van Ness, Scott) 13.47 game of pool play for both this season. clubs. Aurora’s record, not Second Period Aurora will host Stoney Free Sink counting the Buffalo match, Creek at Fletcher’s Fields in is two wins and two losses. C - Dustin Scott (Gard, with Markham next Saturday in a Many fans fear the split- Gieseler) PP 7.36 purchase quarterfinal match after ting of the league into two Stoney Creek lost to the sections will hurt the gate for Third Period number two seed Crusaders Aurora. Call for your design consultation in Oakville by a similar 17-3 Rivals Newmarket C - Ryan Gieseler PP margin. STOP Hurricanes and Stouffville 3.10 One Shopping 905-773-9444 416-209-2820 The Irish Club put out Spirit are in the other league A - Ryan Marcuz what was arguably their and will not likely meet (Gregorack) PP 15.31 13025 Yonge Street • Oak Ridges best team of the season Visit our Design Centre Aurora, unless a playoff A - Derek Gregorack www.homeimprovementcentres.com Please see page 14 works in the Tigers’ favour. (Lisi, McLaughlin) PP 16.17 Being 50+ Has Its Advantages 4 * Save Up To $ 00 ... 75 MARY ST., AURORA 905-713-2317 HUGE TRUCKLOAD Only SPECIAL $5995 Includes Stereo system, Waterfall, ... and a Chance to Win Steel Frame, a Vacation Voucher ™ 5 Year Warranty, $1,000 LED Light Package, If you're 50+, you can save up to $400* on your car and home insurance with 34 Stainless Steel Jets,ts, TM from HS Financial Services. You also get the advantages of: ABS Bottom, CANADIAN MADMADEE • A Hometown broker - No call centres here! • No-fee payment plans • Claims Service Guarantee • No risk to try with our 30 day money-back guarantee 4 days only Get a quote and a chance to win a $1,000 Vacation Voucher ™ Call Diana today at 905-727-4605 ext 237 and find out how Thurs. Oct. 1, 12 - 8 Fri. Oct. 2, 10 - 8 much you can save. Sat. Oct. 3, 9 - 6 Sun. Oct. 4, 10-5 CLEARANCE TO BE HELD AT: 15540 Yonge St., Unit 2, Aurora www.hsf inancial.ca

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The Aurora Tigers Within a few hours, the Minor Peewee AA hockey Tigers were back on the team started their season ice for the championship off with a stunning display game against the North of teamwork and goal York Knights. scoring, winning the final- They didn’t win, but left ist position at the the tournament with the Richmond Hill Early Bird finalist trophy and the tournament recently. best stats in their division, The Tigers dominated scoring the most goals for their first three games and the least goals against the Humberview against. Huskies, Windsor Making up the team Spitfires, and Georgina are Graham Sanford, Blaze. Jack Pecora, Cameron In the semi-finals, the Morrison, Evan Tigers gave the game Woodhead, Daniel everything they had in a McConnell, Anthony battle against the Duffield Orlandi, Taylor Kauffeldt, Devils, who led by a goal Patrick Servideo, James with two minutes left in Wyndham-West, Jared the third period. Reeves, Jared Brown, The Tigers tied the Austin Kiraly, Alec game up, and with a Magnante, Keegan minute left in regulation Matthew, Shaun Broad, time, scored the winning and goalies, Adam Leader Aurora’s Minor Bantam A squad pose for a photo following their bizarre winning of a hockey tournament in goal. and Austin Pringle. Markham recently. At the rear are assistant coach Doug Johnston, Trainer Paul Beresford, assistant. coach Ed Jackson and head coach Todd McKee. In front of them are, left to right, Justin Pirie, Liam Beresford, Robert Stokes, Tait Snedden, Evan Jackson, Zac Cowl, Connor Cowl, Austin Persaud and Jerryd Jensen. In the next row are Jack Caldwell, Jake McKee, Graham Robinson, Nathan Nealon, James Johnston, while Marc Casullo and Paul Neophytou are in the front. Photo by team manager Elena Neophytou. After losing two games,

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McKee, Robert Stokes, Evan losing end of a 3-2 decision. The Tiger squad never gave Jackson, Tait Snedden and OF EXPLANATION James Johnston and Jack up. As the third period was Justin Pirie were solid on Caldwell tallied for the Tigers. winding down, Persaud sent defence. The second game against a Zac Cowl in on a breakaway to The Tigers displayed a dis- very difficult Whitby team also resulted in a loss that could The Auroran accepted an advertisement from the Town of have gone either way. Aurora and the ad, a quarter page in size, ran in the July Liam Beresford and Connor 28 edition of the paper, on Page 13. Cowl scored in the 4-2 loss. The Tigers were faced with an unusual opportunity to get The ad was accepted in good faith, considering the Town into the semi-finals when the BROKERAGE of Aurora is a good customer of The Auroran and a gov- other teams in their division MARTIN READ faultered. The Right Choice ernment body as well. Two goals by Paul 905-841-1030 Sales Representative Neophytou and singles by HONESTY and INTEGRITY Direct: 416-460-0453 The Auroran had nothing to do with the composition of GOOD OLD FASHIONED HARD WORK www.martinread.ca Austin Persaud, Liam this ad. It ran as was presented from the Town. One would Beresford, and Jack Caldwell, against the Uxbridge Stars, assume the comments made by the Town were correct. proved enough to get the Tigers to the semis on goal differential. FAN MAN The ad alleged a town councillor was making remarks in The Tigers took full advan- a blog that were “disturbing in that they were highly critical tage of their unexpected good fortune in the semi-final game. Helps and very disparaging of senior Town staff”. They faced the undefeated Recession Innisfil Winterhawks who to that Proof The Auroran’s lawyer could find no such reference after point had allowed only one goal printing out copies of the councillor’s blog, and the council- in the tournament. Your Hydro Jake McKee put the Tigers lor in question has denied acting in any capacity other than up 1-0 in the first period with a Bills the one to which she was elected. pass from Graham Robinson, but a third period marker by • Ceiling Fans & Lighting Innisfil sent the game to over- Come by and see the If the printing of such publicity release has caused harm time. fabulous ceiling Casablanca to anyone, The Auroran recommends you make such harm On the first shift of the 3 on 3 Fan & Lighting Showroom. Fanimation known to the Town. overtime format, Connor Cowl Kendal broke down the left side, and Beautiful Upholstery banged home his own rebound. Line Designer on Staff. Monte Carlo However, the publisher stands by his decision to print the The championship game Under new management Murray Feiss ad, and offers this only as an explanation. had Aurora facing a Brampton 905-841-2832 Battalion team who defeated 220 Industrial Pkwy. S Whitby in the other semi-final Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat • 10 - 5 Thurs 10 - 8 and it was a nail-biter to the CLOSED SUN & MON end. www.thefanman.ca 14 - THE AURORAN, Week of September 29, 2009 Baseball diamond cost higher than expected The price tag for the According to staff, a con- water management project. Stewart Burnett Park senior tingency of 10 to 15 per cent analysis. There was talk of deleting baseball diamond has gone is standard on most large "No construction contract $26,000 from another ele- up. projects to address unex- is ever awarded without ment of the project to bal- It was only two months pected site conditions, a contingency," said ance out these new items, ago that Aurora Council, delays, or other factors that Councillor Evelyn Buck. but without the detailed after much debate, approved may impact slightly on the As a result, she felt coun- budget in front of them, and a final budget of $951,000. total cost. cil was "discovering the error time to review it, this couldn't Due to concerns about Since the budget was of our ways". be done at the meeting. the cost of the project, and approved in late July, staff In contrast, while not While it is possible that having already cut a number members have identified thrilled with a cost increase, efficiencies may eventually of proposed features from that an additional $26,000 is Councillor Al Wilson was be found in this project to the original budget, council required to address storm pleased that the decision to offset these new costs, for took the unprecedented step water infrastructure, soils not have a contingency was now, general committee of not including a contin- testing and site inspections, allowing council to keep a reluctantly approved the gency allowance. and the need for a storm closer eye on the cost of this cost increase.

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Richmond Hill Stars 1. 602 Boston Gold Tilemaster 4 - Riley Callaghan 1G, Andre Cristillo 1G, James Power Novice A Tigers 2 - Andrew Park 2G, Burlington 3, Aurora Minor Peewee AE 0. Bradford 5, Bantam A Tigers 2 - Vincent 2G, Ryan Batten 1A, Harrison Lambrinos 2A. Matthew McConnell 1A, Adam Wloka 1A. Ruscica 1G 1A, Ryan Baskin 1G, Quincy Ing 609 San Jose Teal Backyard Pool & Spa 1 - Brampton 1. Aurora Minor Peewee AE 2 - Connor 1A, Kyle Fedec 1A. David Hall 1G. Downs 1G 1A, Tyler Williams 1G 1A. TNT 1. Whitby 8, Novice A Tigers 3 - Andrew Park Bantam AE Tigers 3 - Sam Steenhorst 1G, 610 Los Angeles Grey AHPA 4 - Bradley 1G, Myles Vasilevski 1G 1A, Blair Crabbe 1G, Ajax 2, Aurora 0 Casey Severini 2G, Eliot Harkin 1A, Connor Snoulton 1G, Christian MacGillvray 1G, John Jeremy Gonsalves 1A. McQuillan 1A, Sasha Dajia 1A, Connor Moody Barber 1G, Derek Keun 1A, Brenden Minor Peewee AE Tigers 2, TNT 1. 1A. Uxbridge Stars 1. Ruuskanen 1G. 601 Florida Red Rogers 2. 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Minor Peewee AE Tigers 4 - Michael Bantam AE Tigers 6 - Paul Louis Steiner Ackerman 1A, Parker Jackson 1A, Will Ashton DaCosta 2G 1A, Christian Arcuri 1G, Jeffrey 2G, Casey Severini 2G, Trevor George 1G 1A, 2A. 605 St. Louis Blue Rotary Club Of Aurora Milton Winterhawks 6, Novice AE Tigers 5 McKay 1G, Zach Fletcher 3A, Matthew Christopher Tsianos 1G 1A, Connor Moody 2A, 4 - Lucas Rusica 1G, Jonathan Jin 1G, David - Justin Harbaruk 4G, Harris Goan 1G, Thomas MacDonald 1A, Cooper Hewgill 1A, Connor Zachary Ferry 1A, Sasha Dajia 1A, Jeffrey Lam Leeper 2G, Sandy Rundle-Sanderson 1A, Evan Childerhose 1A, Kyle Fowler 1A. Downs 1A. Stouffville Clippers 1. 1A. Ajax 2. Nicols 1A, Ben Kissack 2A, Ryan Simmons 1A. Ajax 4, Novice AE Tigers 3 - Luke Catania Peewee A Tigers 5, Stouffville Clippers Bantam AE Tigers 2 - Massimo Longhin Bantam 1G, Anthony Iacovetta 1G, Justin Harbaruk 1G, 0. 1G, Peter Sandwell 1G, Trevor George 1A, Alex Sandras 1A, Noah Johnson 1A. 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Servideo 2G, Keegan Matthew 2G, Jared Popa, shutout. Brett Wilson 1A, Mackenzie Wooder 1A. 810 Los Angeles Grey 2 - Collin Laird 1G, Reeves 1G, Daniel McConnell 1G, Shaun Broad Toronto Ice Dogs 3. Declan Johnson 1G, Cody Mulhern 2A. 1A, Cameron Morrison 1A. Humberview 1. Minor Bantam A Tigers 5 - Paul Neophytou 2G 1A, Jack Caldwell 1G 1A, Zac Duffield Devils 4, Minor Midget A Tigers 0. 809 San Jose Teal 4 - Adam Darvay-Canavor Aurora Tigers Minor Peewee AA 5 - Shaun Cowl 1A, Austin Persaud 1G, Nathan Nealon 1G, Drew Davison 2G, Brian McDonald 2A, Broad 2G, Jack Pecora 1G, Daniel McConnell 1A, Liam Beresford 1G, James Johnston 1A. Lorne Park 6, Minor Midget A Tigers 5 - Matthew Pelkola 1A, Austin Boudreau 2A, Jamie 2G, Alec Magnante 1A, Taylor Kauffeldt 1A, Uxbridge Stars: 2 Tyler White 1G, Brendan Beresford 2A, Cooper Pountney 1G 1A. 805 St. Louis Blue AHPA 1 - Cameron Morrison 1A, Keegan Matthew 2A, Riswick 2A, Ryan Hughes 1A, Dylan Woyslaw Andrew Begg 1G. 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The Body, Mind and setting up the refresh- This is the third season was above expectations, Spirit event last Sunday ments and Marie Leone, the ASA chess club has and gratifying to see. was so successful it Virginia Ciufo and Judy been in operation and the Bill and Mary Higgins should considered for a Buchanan were the ASA pleasures of chess compe- provided coffee and hot return engagement. organizers. tition are open to all mem- chocolate and the hot The variety of services Seniors are invited to bers of the centre. chocolate proved to be to be tried were coordinat- support Belinda Stronach Judy Buchanan, who very popular. ed and achieved excellent by promoting York has transformed the gar- Herb was busy most of results in pleasing our Region’s first “Run for the den area close to the ASA the evening talking and ladies, included Reiki Cure”. Belinda is the 2009 entrance, appealed for explaining how the planets treatments, reflexology, event chairperson. helpers and was delighted and stars behaved, and facials, body massage and The run is scheduled for to obtain the services of was able to inform every- neck and shoulder mas- Sunday, October 4th start- four willing members. body that the International sage, and the reports I ing at 10 a.m. from The garden is eye Space Station was due to have heard is that they Richmond Green in catching and adds pleas- pass over and it did and were really pleasing. Richmond Hill and partici- ure to all who appreciate right on time. There was a hair stylist pants may choose to run flourishing floral and deco- Eventually the ISS dis- available to cut and style or walk the distance. rative vegetation. appeared into the shadow hair, as well as a yoga Registration can be The entrance to the cast by earth, which was instructor who demonstrat- made on a computer by seniors’ centre is also quite close to the planet ed standing yoga ses- visiting www.cbcf.org, and improved greatly and Jupiter, shining in the night sions. the final opportunity to enhances impressions of sky. Not surprisingly, the register can be made at 8 what lies inside the Anybody who wishes to astrologist and numerolo- a.m. on the day of this entrance before the doors visit “heaven-above.com” gist along with tarot and fund-raising event. are even opened. on a computer, may palm readers were kept The chess club Starry Night was the access a program provid- busy from the get go with resumes Tuesday, October grand event planned by ing time and dates to view constant line ups. 6th, between 6 and 8.45 Herb Koller at the ASA the passage of the ISS. Hollandview Trail p.m. Friday night, the weather An evening devoted to Retirement Residence and Past and present play- was almost perfect and astronomy among so many Sunrise Residence again ers are all invited, regard- about a quarter moon was familiar faces makes for an supported the Aurora less of playing strength; all bright in the sky. interesting and refreshing Seniors Association (ASA) games will produce a tie or With the night sky change, and I have little Author Tosca Reno was in Aurora at a book by their presence and pro- a win for someone, and favouring good viewing, doubt that the evening signing last week and spoke to a sell-out crowd. vision of refreshments. playing strength will sort the evening was a huge astronomy program will be Tosca lives in Caledon East. She is the author of The seniors’ kitchen itself out as the season success and the turnout of presented again at some nine books on what to eat to lose weight. team did an excellent job progresses. maybe 60 to 70 people future date. Advertisement ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY OR BUST “This is the third in a continuing series of messages to the people of Aurora”

Under the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, tion for our town and our people.” You are probably as sick of this as we are. 2006, proclaimed in force January 1, 2007, Ontario munic- Almost from the outset, the new council appeared as Why does council spend untold hours in secret meet- ipal councils were granted, with respect to Accountability dysfunctional as its predecessor. ings accompanied by lawyers? and Transparency, “the power to establish codes of con- But this time there seemed to be a degree of personal How is it that a member of council has seen fit to initi- duct for members of council and members of certain local vitriol in evidence; this was not what we had expected, cer- ate a legal action against Phyllis and “her” team? Why can boards. They can also, at their discretion, appoint an tainly not what we had elected. members of council not even follow their own Procedural integrity commissioner.” What was happening to Phyllis’ team? By-law, as evidenced on September 15? It is likely, in our opinion, that Ontario’s larger urban Why were some of them knocking their teammates into Aurora has the dubious distinction of being one of a centres would have a greater need of such a code of con- the boards, tripping and crosschecking with abandon? very few Ontario municipalities to come to the attention of duct, and if need be, an integrity commissioner. There were no referee’s whistles, no penalties called. the provincial Minister responsible. Physical scale and population numbers often create There was no management. Where was Phyllis? This was During the past 33 months, many thousands of dollars temptations that can be enormous, in comparison with not a Stanley Cup contender; it lay floundering in the cel- of taxpayers’ money have been spent on lawyers to those that might come before the council of a town the size lar. conduct investigations, to provide cover for probable per- of Aurora. Influence is freely bought and sold. Could Don Cherry have saved it? Doubtful! sonal irregularities and to render advice that seems to In smaller, Aurora-sized towns, people tend to be Now let’s fast forward to April, 2008. Aurora was have gone unheeded. friendlier, distances are not so great, children play safely in shocked by the sudden resignation of Grace Marsh, one of On behalf of the taxpayers of Aurora, we demand that parks, people walk their dogs, barbeque smells permeate its new councillors. a detailed statement of expenditures on “extraordinary” the evening air; we feel a sense of ease with our surround- Grace was able, intelligent and had valuable work expe- legal matters be posted on the town’s web site immediate- ings. rience, all combining to qualify her for the responsibility of ly, together with explanations. Enough closed room This sense of ease somehow extends to those who vol- the position. cover-up! unteer to run for public office, to serve the people of the Ironically these assets worked against her as she In our first ad, the second stated objective was to rid community, people who generally share the same set of attempted to represent the citizenry. Aurora of Phyllis and her minions by taking a stand at the interests. Quoting from her letter to The Auroran published the next municipal election. It would have been difficult to imagine at the time of the week of April 29: “I expected an atmosphere of respect for Nothing has changed since then; matters have only last municipal election that Aurora’s newly- elected council others and their opinions, a working atmosphere…where deteriorated. would require a code of conduct in order to fulfill its respon- discussion can and do take place without anger, threats Possibly there should be an inquiry into the conduct of sibilities to us, and that some day an integrity commission- and insults…I expected a group of nine that could and Aurora’s council. er (at council’s discretion) would prove necessary. would work as a team, without obvious splits.” Where are Accountability and Transparency? They Even more unbelievable would be the recruitment, hir- Grace’s resignation was merely the first of many signif- were trampled long ago. ing and then the firing of this person, for having failed to icant events that have followed to date, events that have agree with the council. demonstrated the complete arrogance, to the very core, of Please remember: In order to rid ourselves of the In Phyllis Morris’ six-page Inaugural Speech delivered the Morris administration. arrogance on council, people will have to come for- December 5, 2006, no mention is made of a code of con- The “team” that was glibly mentioned during her inau- ward to stand for public office. This is your communi- duct for council. gural, has never existed in the broader sense; one exists ty – you can make it work. And then you have to vote. Phyllis focuses on “teamwork.” to the extent that Mormac does, together with three water Write to us at [email protected]. “I believe an effective team requires players with a boys and a stick girl. diversity of strengths and points of view. So, yes, as Mayor, The management skills Phyllis flaunts are a chimera. I will stress teamwork. I’m listening closely to the views of We do not intend to regurgitate the resignations, the hir- AURORA DESERVES BETTER your new Councillors. I hear much from them that should ing and firing of senior staff, the infamous code of conduct - AURORA DEMANDS IT unite us in the months and years ahead. I hear true affec- and the unaccepted report of the integrity commissioner. 18 - THE AURORAN, Week of September 29, 2009 THE AURORAN CLASSIFIEDS Special rates: non-commercial word ads: $20.00 (+g.s.t.) four weeks or, $15.95 (+g.s.t.) two weeks minimum 15 words (Applies to word ads only). Got something to sell or advertise? 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