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Poscente, President and CEO of According to officials, the gift is the Southlake Foundation. "That one of only 18 donations at this they have chosen to support level in Canada over the past year, Southlake and our vision for bring- and is the second largest in the his- ing the most advanced cancer care tory of the Southlake Foundation. close to home, is a testament to Largest goes to Frank Stronach, their commitment to the residents who donated some $8 million to the of our community." campaign. The family has strong roots in "We are $5 million closer to our Please see page 13 Master Corporal Jason Kloos, right, oversees his Domestic Response Unit, part of his group BRIEFLY of 25 Queen’s York Rangers based in Aurora during a weekend exercise that saw about 600 Army Reservists head to Aurora to respond to a “natural disaster”. The exercise included ele- Parade winners ments of 32 Canadian Brigade Group, the Army Reserve formation in Central Ontario. The exercise rehearsed the assembly, deployment and operational procedures that might be Following is a complete list of winners in Aurora’s Santa Claus Parade held required in the event of an emergency.This group was found in front of Aurora’s controversial recently. Petch log cabin, on town-owned land on Leslie Street. The building is believed to be the old- Best Commercial - Aurora Shopping Centre. est house in Aurora, and it’s looking for a place to live permanently. Meanwhile, the 600 troops Best Non-Commercial - Salvation Army Church. Best School - Highview Public School. established temporary headquarters in the town’s empty hydro building on Industrial Parkway Best Musical - Aurora High School, Music Department. and old library on Victoria Street. Auroran photo by David Falconer Best Service Club - Optimist Club of Aurora. Best Decorated - Aurora Figure Skating School. Most Original - Central York Fire Service. Mayor’s Choice - Master Ducks Swim Club. Liberals set nomination date Heading south...sorta It has finally happened. His family lived between Canada, the Ontario Young The Liberals have set a date Saudi Arabia and Lebanon for Liberals and the Ontario General After serving some 20 years at Thompson Funeral Home, popular Auroran, to select a candidate to run in the first six years of his life until Election (Oct. 10, 2007),” he said. Mike Giovanetti, is being transferred. Newmarket-Aurora in the next they moved to Newmarket, Jones served four terms as He will be relocated to the group’s central division in Toronto, probably early federal election. where they settled in the Savage mayor of Aurora, and was a in February. Sunday, December 16, begin- Road area and currently live in member of Aurora Council prior ning at 2 p.m. at DiNardo’s the Bathurst and Mulock district. to that. New chairman Mansion on Industrial Parkway Gus attended St. Paul’s While a federal election has South, Liberals will get their and St. Nicholas’ Catholic yet to be announced, the For the first time in 14 years, the York Region District School Board has a new opportunity to pick one of two Elementary Schools and then Conservative Party of Canada chairman. people running for the position. Sacred Heart Catholic High has once more named Lois Diane Giangrande, trustee for Wards 1, 4 and 6 in Richmond Hill, was Seeking to replace current School, before continuing his Brown as their candidate, while elected last Monday night at the board’s inaugural meeting in Aurora. Member of Parliament Belinda education at the University of Dorian Baxter again has been She replaces Markham’s Bill Crothers, who served several terms as chairman Stronach are former Aurora Ottawa where he studied named to run for the Progressive of the board. mayor Tim Jones, and Mechanical Engineering and Canadian Party. Vice-chairman is Martin Van Beek, from Newmarket, while Susan Geller, representing Wards 1 and 2 in Markham, will chair the budget committee. Newmarket resident Gus Khouri. Business Management. Aurora’s Glenn Hubbers has They will hold those positions until December, 2008. Khouri is a 24-year-old who “I have been heavily involved been selected as the candidate was born in Beirut, Lebanon. with the Young Liberals of for the Green Party. Brian Everything you need is all in one place – The UPS Store! • Full Service & Self Service Copying Our Document Experts are here to help. • Digital Printing - Direct From Your Files Right in your neighbourhood. John • Colour or Black & White • Collating & Binding Services Aurora’s Business Service Centre • Custom Business Printing Hunters Gate Plaza - 14845 Yonge St. Unit 6 Including Business Cards, Letterhead & Cheques T: 905.713.1632 F: 905.713.1633 • Fax Service & So Much More! E: [email protected] 2 - THE AURORAN, Week of December 11, 2007 COMING EVENTS Continuing until April 15 from 2 a.m. to 6 * * * * rest of the year." Tickets are $10 and avail- at the library. a.m. winter parking restrictions are in effect Canadian Federation of University able at Aurora Public Library and R&R SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 on Aurora streets. Women has monthly meetings at the Aurora Revisited, 95 Edward Street at Harrison The Aurora Seniors will travel on a **** Legion with a variety of speakers and inter- Avenue. All screenings take place at the school bus to see Medieval Times with A drop-in centre will operate every est groups. Contact Beverley at 905-727- Cineplex Aurora, with door prizes at 6.45 lunch, a live performance with tickets at Wednesday at the Community Bible Church, 2151. p.m. and film at 7 p.m. All proceeds $66 for members, $70 for non-members on Bathurst Street, just south of Henderson. * * * * benefit out-of-budget programming and $50 for children. Operating from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. it’s open to The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir all parents, grandparents and caregivers. For practice under the direction of Tom Rainsford more information, e-mail Judy Hoffmann at and Enid Maize every Wednesday from 3.30 Damir,Damir, Tanya, Tanya, HeatherLinda & Cathy& Cathy [email protected]. to 5 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Wish Youyou aa SafeSafe and and Happy Happy Holiday Holiday Season Season **** WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Scottish Country Dancing is held every A public planning meeting will be held at Friday morning at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian 7 p.m. in the council chambers of the Town Church beginning at 10.30 a.m. No partners Hall to consider an application for a residen- are needed and beginners are welcome. tial subdivision on the Vandorf Sideroad east **** of Bayview Avenue. Meet at Martha's Table, now in its third FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 season. Every Thursday from 11.30 a.m. to Carols by candlelight at Aurora United 1.30 p.m., comfort food and a sense of com- Church 8 p.m. munity is available in the St. Andrew's SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Presbyterian Church hall, Aurora. Any funds The public is invited to the annual Berard raised are directed to other community out- Pears Chorale Christmas Favourite concert reach projects. will be held at First Baptist Church, 33 **** Wellington Street East, beginning at 6.30 Aurora Agricultural Society meets the first p.m. For further information, call 905-727- Monday of every month from 6.30 to 9 p.m. 4531. at the Aurora Community Centre. New mem- * * * * bers welcome. For more information, call Carols by candlelight at Aurora United DAMIR VRANCIC LAW OFFICE 905-713-6773, e-mail at [email protected], Church 8 p.m. 21 WELLINGTON STREET E AST ,AURORA ,ONTARIO (905) 841-6411 or visit www.aurorafair.ca. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 * * * * The Movie of the Week at the Aurora Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday Seniors Centre is "Miracle on 34th Street" evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge starting at 6 p.m. Street. New members welcome. For further SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 Alenka & Steve information, call 905-841-1352. Enjoy a “Quiet Christmas” at the Wesley * * * * United Church with music by David Kyle and DOVER Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge inspirational singing by Sarah Kyle and Joe Sales Representatives #148 meets the first and third Tuesday of Likuski. The free event begins at 4 p.m. each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 (south of Wellington). For more information, Merry Christmas. call 905-830-9205. MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 * * * * The Aurora Seniors will celebrate New Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Year's Eve with a Dinner Dance at the Thursday of each month at The Rising Sun seniors’ centre from 6.30 p.m.