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Vol. 8 No. 16
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Week of February 19, 2008
Rogers gets ACI
Aurora Cable Internet, one of the
last independent operators of its
kind in Canada, has been sold.
Rogers Cable Communications
Inc. announced last week that it has
entered into an agreement to
acquire Aurora Cable TV Limited
subject to CRTC approval.
Aurora Cable provides cable television, Internet and telephone
services in the Town of Aurora and
the community of Oak Ridges, in
Richmond Hill, and operates from
studios on Industrial Parkway
South.
"We are delighted with the acquisition of Aurora Cable and enthusiastically welcome Aurora and Oak
Ridges residents to Rogers where
we know they will enjoy the extensive selection of services that we
offer our customers," said Edward
Rogers, President of Rogers Cable.
"Aurora Cable is an excellent system, a perfect fit with our existing
systems in and around the Greater
Toronto Area, and it offers great synergies within our existing Ontario
cable cluster."
Please see page 17
Back to drawing board
The town is nearly broke.
Aurora could be facing a financial crisis as over the past few
years capital projects have been
deferred in order to keep the tax
increase down and while council
may be commended for this, it
could be false economy.
Staff members had identified
capital projects costing an estimated $102 million over the next
four years and with only $60 million in reserve funds there is a
Please see page 17
BRIEFLY
Cookbook available
The long-awaited Aurora Seniors’ Association cookbook is here.
Called “Treasured Recipes”, the book contains almost 120 pages of various recipes from
local notables.
It’s on sale at R & R Revisited, 95 Edward Street, for $10.
Among the recipes featured in the book are favourites of Mayor Phyllis Morris, Councillors
Bob McRoberts, Alison Collins-Mrakas, Al Wilson and Grace Marsh.
Recipes in the book were compiled by Marie Leone and her three-person committee.
Profits from the sale of the cookbook will be used to further projects of the Aurora
Seniors’ Association.
A “Mammoth” event
An Aurora band will headline an event in March that will benefit people suffering from
HIV/AIDS in Africa.
“Mammoth” is a group of four Grade 8 boys from Aurora Grove Public School.
They are Spencer Schwartz, Liam Beeson, Myles Mundinger and Connor Lynnas-Flynn.
They qualified to play in the rock concert March 19.
Michael Frankfort, a teacher at Carrville Mills Public School, is organizing the event called
York Region Live.
The concert has chosen the Stephen Lewis Foundation as the beneficiary of their
fundraising efforts. This rock concert involves students from the York Region District School
Board, as well as staff from York Region to perform at the Vaughan City Playhouse.
It is the second annual concert and success, like last year, is anticipated.
Band members practice together during lunch periods with all their equipment that is
brought back and forth each week to the school.
Another band, named Skooks, who are from the Newmarket area have also been chosen
to perform at the concert.
Dancers from Jaymor Dance Studio entertained a sell-out crowd Saturday night at annual
Mardi Gras festivities held at DiNardo’s Mansion in Aurora.
Auroran photo by David Falconer
Transformer caused blackout
Most of Aurora spent an hour in
darkness one night last week, and
residents wanted to know why.
According to PowerStream
Inc., the outage was caused by a
transfomer failure at Hydro One's
Armitage Transmission station.
“This resulted in a loss of
power to most of Aurora and
Newmarket,” a PowerStream
spokesman said. “PowerStream
was able to restore power almost
immediately to about 20 per cent
of the Aurora area through a
backup feeder line that was
recently built from the south
along Bathurst Street.”
Two other feeder lines from
the south are nearly completed
which will assist in providing
back-up power to other areas of
Aurora during similar types of
outages.
PowerStream committed to
building these backup feeder
lines when it purchased Aurora
Hydro from the Town of Aurora in
November, 2005.
According to a recording from
PowerStream, it was suggested
power was going to be off all
night, but in most areas of
Aurora, that didn’t happen.
Longo’s coming to Aurora?
Depending on access availablity, Longo’s grocery store
could be open in Aurora by early
2009.
The Auroran has learned that
Longo’s hopes to build on a site at
the northwest corner of Bayview
Avenue and Wellington Street.
However, full access to
Wellington Street is holding up
plans.
In June, 2007, a zoning bylaw
was approved and Aurora Council
instructed its planning staff
to execute a site plan control
agreement.
The site, which Longo’s would
anchor, has a connection to a
retail hardware site to the north
and will offer almost 90,000 sq. ft.
of retail and commercial services
including two of Canada’s major
five banks.
However, Longo’s requires
access east and west onto
Wellington and that is currently
holding up progress.
Seen as a perfect fit for
Aurora, president Anthony Longo
noted “after 51 years in the retail
food business we are pleased to
have found a site that meets our
standards for customer service to
Aurora residents”.
This week, Aurora Council may
clear the last remaining planning
hurdles, including the Wellington
Street problem.
Nearby, a Catholic high school
now under construction, received
approval for right-in, right-out,
access only to Wellington Street,
and was forced to create a new
intersection on Industrial Parkway
North, to handle additional traffic.
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COMING EVENTS
CONTINUING
For the rest of the month of February the
Skylight Gallery in the Town Hall will feature the
art work of Irene Hurdle presenting the many
facets of colour from subtle tones to vibrant hues
and moody darks. Regular viewing hours are
from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
****
Every Tuesday from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. it’s
Story and Playtime at Aurora Cornerstone
Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. Call 905841-8883 for further details.
****
Every Second Friday, students in Grade 5 to
8 can gather at Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390
Industrial Parkway South from 7 to 9 p.m. For
more information call 905-841-8883 or email
[email protected]
****
Continuing until April 15 from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Winter parking restrictions will be in effect.
****
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. It's open to all parents, grandparents and caregivers. For more information e-mail
Judy Hoffmann at [email protected].
****
Scottish Country Dancing every Friday morning at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church beginning at 10.30 a.m. No partners are needed and
beginners are welcome.
****
Meet at Martha's Table, now in its third season. Every Thursday from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30
p.m. comfort food and a sense of community will
be available at the hall at St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church, Aurora. Any funds raised
are directed to other community outreach projects.
****
Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday
evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge
Street. New members are welcome. For further
information call 905-841-1352.
****
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge
148 meets the first and third Tuesday of each
month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street, south of
Wellington. For more information call 905-8309205.
****
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.
****
Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday
night at Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street at
7:30 p.m.
****
Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at
the Aurora Legion at 7:30 p.m. Call 905-7279932.
****
Canadian Federation of University Women
holds monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion
with a variety of speakers. There is also a selection of interest groups. Contact Beverley at 905727-2151.
****
The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice
in the West-McKenzie Hall of the Seniors’
Centre, every Wednesday from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m.
under the direction of Tom Rainsford and Enid
Maize. For more information, call 905-841-9706.
****
Tots (age 0-4 years) bring your caregivers for
coffee or tea while you enjoy story and playtime
every Tuesday from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at
Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial
Parkway South. Call 905-841-8883 for further
information.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Amnesty International meets at 7.30 p.m. at
Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St. For further information, call 905-713-6713.
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At the annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Sponsor-A-Student luncheon at Dinardo's
Mansion, 400 Industrial Parkway South, the
guest speaker will be former Captain of the
Toronto Maple Leafs Wendel Clark. Networking
and Showcase Tables 11:45 a.m. with lunch at
12.30 p.m. Phone 905-727-7262 for tickets.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of York Region Bowl
for Kids Sake 2008 will take place in Aurora with
Aurora Community Day at the Gateway Café
and Lanes. Call 905-895-0289 for more information.
****
Registration for baseball and softball takes
place at the Aurora Recreation Centre from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. Online registration is underway at
www.auroraminorball.ca For information email
[email protected]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
The York Regional Police Male Chorus will
perform at St. Andrew's Church in Aurora to help
raise funds for Afghan relief. Proceeds from the
3 p.m. concert in the sanctuary at the corner of
Mosley and Victoria Streets will go to
Presbyterian World Services and Development.
Call 905-727-5011 or 905-727-8773 for more
information.
****
Registration for baseball and softball takes
place at the Aurora Recreation Centre from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. Online registration is underway at
www.auroraminorball.ca For information email
[email protected]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
First installment of interim tax payment due.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Aurora Chamber of Commerce Networking
Breakfast at Featherlite Industries Ltd., 100
Engelhard Drive, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Featherlite will provide a facility tour.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Canadian Landmine Awareness Week features an information session, 'Disarm' movie
and silent auction at the Aurora Public Library
from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
Registration for baseball and softball in
Aurora takes place at the Aurora Community
Centre from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Online registration
is underway at www.auroraminorball.ca. For
information, e-mail [email protected].
MONDAY, MARCH 3
Blood donor clinic at Our Lady of Grace
Church, 16 Catherine Avenue, from 2.30 p.m. to
7.30 p.m.
****
Aurora Firm Circuit presents “Emotional
Arithmetic”, starring Susan Sarandon,
Christopher Plummer and Gabriel Byrne, at the
Cineplex Odeon Aurora Cinemas, 15460
Bayview Avenue, Aurora. Tickets, at $10, are
available at the Aurora Public Library and R & R
Revisited, 95 Edward Street. Doors open at 6.15
p.m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
Aurora Public Library, in partnership with York
Region Small Business Enterprise Centre, presents a free seminar for anyone planning to start
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a business. Pre-register at the Adult Information
Desk or call 905-727-9493, Option 4. Seminar
will be held in the Magna Room from 7 to 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
Women’s Centre of York Region, located in
Aurora, day of celebration and inspiration for all
enterprising women, at Cardinal Golf Club.
Event will feature speakers, workshops, showcase tables and plenty of time for networking.
For more information, contact Shelley Lundquist
at 905-727-5837, extension 107 or e-mail at
[email protected].
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
A local World Day of Prayer will be held at
Christ Lutheran Church, 7 Lacey Court at 7.30
p.m. Learn more about Guyana and its unique
culture and heritage by joining Christians in
more than 170 countries around the world and
2,000 across Canada who will gather on the
World Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity
with the people of Guyana. Call Erica Lamm at
905-727-5395 for more information.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
Join David Tomlinson and other members of
the Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee
for the third annual Birdbox Build. Bring a hammer and help put together prefabricated birdboxes for placement around town. Takes place from
1 to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre, 5
Municipal Drive. Register at Info Aurora, 905727-8214 or [email protected].
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
Aurora Public Library, in partnership with
Canada Revenue Agency, hosts no-cost income
tax clinics with trained community volunteers.
6.30 p.m. in the Lebovic Room. Also March 25.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
A hands-on workshop to learn how to use the
Aurora Public Library’s electronic research
resources will be held at 6.45 p.m. at the library.
Pre-register at the Adult Information Desk or
phone 905-727-9493. Seating is limited.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
Blood donor clinic at the Aurora Legion, 105
Industrial Parkway North from 2.30 p.m. to 8
p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
Blood donor clinic at the Aurora Legion. This
is a special Good Friday clinic. Open 10 a.m. to
1 p.m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
Aurora Public Library, in partnership with
Canada Revenue Agency, hosts no-cost income
tax clinics with trained community volunteers.
6.30 p.m. in the Lebovic Room.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
The Cancer Killers team of Aurora citizens
will hold a casino night at the Aurora Legion to
help raise funds for their entry into The Ride to
Conquer Cancer in June.
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Aurora Skating Club 2008 Ice Show “Hooray
for Hollywood” at the Aurora Community Centre
at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. will feature Canadian Men’s
National Champion Patrick Chan. For further
information, call 289-221-3774.
MONDAY, APRIL 14
Aurora Film Circuit presents “The Diving Bell
and the Butterfly” at the Cineplex Odeon Aurora
Cinemas, 15460 Bayview Avenue. Tickets, at
$10, will be available March 4 at the Aurora
Public Library and R & R Revisited, 95 Edward
Street. Doors open at 6.15 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Second installment of interim tax payment
due.
MONDAY, MAY 12
Aurora Film Circuit presents “The Band's
Visit” at the Cineplex Odeon Aurora Cinemas,
15460 Bayview Avenue. Tickets, at $10, will be
available April 15 at the Aurora Public Library
and R & R Revisited, 95 Edward Street. Doors
open at 6.15 p.m.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 6 & 7
Canadian Cancer Society 2008 Relay for Life
at Lambert Willson Park and the Leisure
Complex. Call 905-830-0447 for further information and to register a team.
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THE AURORAN, Week of February 19, 2008 - 3
Illingworth honoured
An Aurora man was one
of 26 Ontarians to receive
the
province’s
highest
recognition for seniors last
week.
The Honourable David C.
Onley, Lieutenant Governor
of Ontario, presented one of
the awards to 91-year-old
Richard Illingworth.
The
Ontario
Senior
Achievement Awards recognize seniors over the age of
65 who have made significant contributions to their
communities through voluntary or professional activities.
"Ontario's seniors have
made, and continue to
make, important contributions to our province," said
Lieutenant Governor Onley.
"These
honorees
are
exceptional
community
leaders and it is fitting to
commend
them
and
applaud their good works."
"Our government is
proud to recognize some of
the unique and outstanding
contributions made by seniors in Ontario," said the
Honourable Aileen Carroll,
Minister Responsible for
Seniors.
Mr. Illingworth, a regular
contributor to The Auroran,
holds the distinction of having the longest running
cable TV show - Our Town in Canada.
He has been hosting the
show, seen on Aurora Cable
Internet, for more than 25
years.
Mr. Illingworth also has a
long history in the Aurora
political scene, having
served as mayor of the town
on two separate occasions.
Aurora Seniors
Bridge results
Monday, Feb. 11 North-South: Betty Saley
and Peter Schneiders;
Mary Oglanby and Ruth
Rea; Dennis McFadden
and Hazel McPhee. EastWest: Priscilla Hull and
Melody Irving; Lucille
Sequeira
and Judy
Salmon; Don Newman and
Murray Sinclair.
Congratulations
to our
Richard Illingworth, 91, honoured by province
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presents a gift basket to winner Mary Holliday,
following a recent contest.
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4 - THE AURORAN, Week of February 19, 2008
Poor Richard
Financial burden
is on the horizon
A financial crunch is coming,
So prepared you had better be;
You can't keep putting things off,
The future will hit you and me.
- Poor Richard's Scrapbook
If ever there was a time for sound financial planning,
it is now, before the municipality hits a real financial
crunch and that could happen if council doesn't act
responsibly.
For too long needed capital projects have been
deferred to future years in order to bring in a lower and
more acceptable tax increase.
Most residents expect services to be maintained and
possibly enhanced without property tax increasing.
But with the elimination of the majority of provincial
grants to municipalities and downloading of provincial
programs to the local level, more and more of the tax
burden falls on the property owner.
In 1993, the New Democratic Party government cut
provincial transfers to municipalities by some $300 million as a result of the Social Contract and Expenditure
Control Program.
In November, 1995, shortly after the election of the
Conservative government it was announced that three
existing programs - unconditional grants, roads grant
and northern road assistance - were combined into the
Municipal Support Program.
The funding was reduced from $1.4 billion to $887
million in 1996-97 and $666 million in 1997-98 and then
the grant ended.
Provincial grants were also cut to such programs as
public transit, water and sewage treatment in addition to
substantial cuts to school boards and conservation
authorities.
In addition to property taxes, the municipality has
some miscellaneous local revenues such as licence and
permit fees, user fees and charges, fines and penalties,
development charges, investment income and special
capital levies such as local improvements.
But with the much of provincial legislation there are
restrictions, such as the new licensing provisions
remove licensing fees as a source of revenue, and adds
significantly to the municipality's cost of administering
the legislation.
Much the same restrictions apply to revenue from
user fees, which some claim is just another form of taxation.
Development charges are levied by municipalities on
developers to help defray capital costs associated with
the new development so that these costs do not become
a burden on all taxpayers in the municipality.
This has been a significant source of revenue in many
municipalities, including Aurora, which are experiencing
rapid growth and development.
For the financing of the new recreational complex at
a total cost of $24.28 million, $19 million was to be
raised by the sale of debentures.
In May, 2005, a 10-year debenture was issued for
more than $12 million with an annual repayment of
$1,599.
This was based on the assumption that 400 residential building permits would be issued every year for 10
years or 4,000 new homes.
Any shortfall would require the property taxpayers to
pick up the difference.
In addition, with the rapid growth of the municipality,
there should be concern as to when all the available
land will be used up and development cease, except for
infilling.
While members of council should be commended for
trying to keep the property tax increase as low as possible, it could be false economy.
Instructions were issued to staff members to bring in
a budget with a maximum of a 3.5 per cent increase and
for the capital budget to be capped at the 2007 rate,
which meant more projects were deferred.
Staff members pointed out that over the next four
years capital projects estimated to cost $102 million had
been identified and with only $60 million in reserve
funds there was a large shortfall.
On a 5-4 vote, council agreed to add two per cent to
the operating budget to assist in increasing the number
of capital projects to be completed.
What is needed is a council workshop on financial
planning with a professional facilitator to develop a
financial plan for the next five to ten years, or citizens
will no longer be able to afford to live in Aurora.
This is the second in a series of three photographs showing members of the now-defunct Aurora Fire
Department. This photo was taken in 1951. In the back row, left to right, are Ken Rose, Cy Holman and
Hank Clubine. In the middle row, left to right, are Harry Jones, fire chief; Elwood “No Laces” Davis, Stu
Patrick, deputy-chief; Don McCluskey, Doug Knowles, Gord Burling, Harry Squibbs and Clarence Davis.
In the front row, left to right, are Tom Rank, Alec Higgins, Fred Cousins, Rube Long, Charlie Milne,
Chester Osborne and Joe Holman. Absent when the photo was taken were Bill Hatfield, Keith Nisbet, Bill
Patrick, Herb McKenzie and Charles Copland. After the third photo appears next week, we’ll tell you
where the pictures came from. Last week we asked if anyone knew where the picture was taken and the
response, so far, suggests the Town Park. Before you think Aurora doesn’t have a fire department anymore, let us tell you, it’s now known as the Central York Fire Services, sharing men and equipment with
Newmarket.
Letter to the Editor
Councillor Marsh knows
what she’s talking about
To the editor,
John Galt's criticism of
Grace Marsh is short, to the
point and wrong. As a thoughtful shareholder of the Municipal
Corporation of the Town of
Aurora and one who would
influence others by his writing,
Mr. Galt has a responsibility to
be better informed. Allow me
t
h
e
privilege.
Since the beginning of the
budget process, Treasurer
John Gutteridge has been
stressing the urgency of restoring the Capital Reserves.
It is required planning to
forecast capital expenditures
and commit funds annually to
meet costs as they arise.
Funds have been collected
in budgets, allocated to
reserves and looted for other
purposes
for
years.The
Reserves are millions in deficit.
Unbudgeted spending is
routine but recent examples
are familiar.
In 2003, a decision on the
eve of an election, "to save" the
Oak Ridges Moraine, subsequently cost $270,000 in legal
fees. They were not budgeted.
On the same night, direction was given to replace brand
new curbs at the corners of
Maple and Yonge at a cost of
$30,000. Not budgeted.
In 2003, the Burnett Farm
was purchased for $5.6 million
(site for new Rec Complex).
$525,000 was taken from the
previous year's tax surplus
which should have been
applied to the following year’s
budget.
$2.1 million was filched
from the Water and Sewer
Reserve fund. It was collected
for a specific purpose but
siphoned off and never
replaced.
Half the money to buy the
land came from Development
Charges and Cash in Lieu.The
rest was filched.
Three years earlier another
farm was purchased on Leslie
Street for $4 million for the
same purpose.
There is no record of the
cash source and, by the way,
the entire project was moved
forward several years from the
capital forecast because of
politicians' desire to please.
Instead of waiting until it
was needed and having the
money set aside to pay for it, it
was moved forward and we
incurred debt.
In 2007, $80,000 was budgeted for traffic calming in the
Northeast Quadrant. The cost
was $211,000. The extra wasn't budgeted.
In 2007, $991,000 was budgeted to reconstruct Knowles
Crescent. $71,000 was added
to satisfy the demands of half a
dozen residents. The extra
wasn't budgeted. Cheques are
being issued as we speak.
In 2007, two separate
lawyers were retained to make
a case for wrong doing against
a former mayor. Funds were
not budgeted. Costs as yet
unknown.
Benefit to the corporation?
Zero, zilch, nada and nil.
Also in 2007, a third lawyer
retained to make a case for
wrong-doing
against
an
unknown person. No budget
allocation. Cost also unknown.
Same benefit to the corporation. A big zero.
The capital forecast grows.
Every year projects are
deferred to keep taxes down.
Stuff that panders to special
interests takes priority.
Finally, at a point of emergency, a minimum of $460,000
needs to go into reserves as a
tiny step to replace that which
has been lost. The only available resource is the tax levy.
We keep buying new land,
building new facilities, hanging
on to redundant properties
which could and should be sold
and earning assessment
instead of soaking it up.
We defer making decisions
because
somebody
will
undoubtedly be opposed.
There are other items of
interest in the budget; an environmental co-ordinator to wait
upon a citizen's advisory committee. Salary, benefits, space
and equipment; $100,000. It
looks like the beginning of a
new municipal department
under the auspices of a citizens
advisory committee. And that's
how Topsy grows.
An environmental engineer
is needed in the works department. A consultant plan prepared and approved but the
engineer to see it through has
been struck from the budget.
Engelhart Drive and Allaura
Boulevard need re-construction. They were to be done
together for cost efficiency. The
Boulevard is out to keep the tax
increase down. If we get a
grant from the province, it might
get done.
There's $70,000 for a
Heritage Study, a study of the
downtown core. The core has
never looked so fine and with
no help from the Corporation.
Why do we need a consultant
study?
A heritage study of the
Southeast Quadrant of town is
proposed. The Northeast
Quadrant cost $45,000. We all
paid for that and what did we
get? An award for being the
only municipality to create a
Heritage Neighbourhood. I
think that should give us pause.
And a $211,000 traffic calming
plan.
The mayor's office formerly
had one administrative assistant. Now there are two and in
2008, we will add one spinmaster. Salary, benefits, space and
equipment. Close to $100,000.
Then the mayor can get her
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THE AURORAN, Week of February 19, 2008 - 5
Machell’s Corners
by Scott Johnston
Front Porch Perspective
Britney Spears sighted in Aurora?
By Stephen Somerville
Utilizing the above headline was a crude tactic to grab
your attention as I am again writing about one of your least
favourite topics - besides the Town Budget, that is - and if the
headline had been "electricity concerns in Aurora", you might
have taken a pass on this column.
So, since you are here already, why not stay a while.
A few weeks ago I produced a column about electricity
supply and reliability needs of Northern York Region.
Representatives of the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) the agency responsible for ensuring that lights stay on in the
province - came and made a public presentation to Aurora
Council in late January.
Although I could not attend the meeting, I did review the
background material submitted by the OPA.
In summary, the OPA believes that an integrated solution
to our power requirements is needed based on four legs:
conservation, capacitors, generation and the Holland
Transformer Station.
The part of the solution that captures the attention is the
generation side of the equation.
The OPA want to see a natural gas fired peaking (simplecycle) generation facility of approximately 350 MW in size
placed in service by the end of 2011.
Now that the aforementioned materials and other documents submitted by interested parties are on the town website (under 2008 General Committee Agendas - February 19)
I kindly suggest you check them out for some interesting
reading.
The Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) disagreed with the
proposals put forward by the OPA.
The OCAA believes that simple-cycle generation is not
the best way to go based upon efficiency, operating cost and
green house gas emissions concerns.
Turbines operated in a simple-cycle mode do not utilize
Inside Aurora
any of the waste heat from the electricity generating process,
as is done in combined-cycle operation, while in a combined
heat and power (CHP or cogeneration) configuration, as the
name implies, both heat and power are produced from the
combustion of natural gas.
According to the OCAA brief, "Simple-cycle gas turbines
are the least-efficient gas technology for electricity generation. According to the OPA, simple-cycle gas turbines have
an energy efficiency of only 36 per cent…specifically, natural
gas-fired combined-cycle turbines can have an energy efficiency of 55 to 60 per cent; and natural gas-fired (cogeneration) systems can have energy efficiencies of 80 to 90 per
cent."
They then produced a metric showing that the fuel costs
per kWh of electricity produced is 7.6 cents per kWh for a
simple-cycle versus 3.0 to 3.4 cents per kWh for a natural
gas-fired combined heat and power plant.
The brief also contains a table that shows that the greenhouse gas emission rate of a simple-cycle natural gas turbines is "more than double that of a combined heat and
power plant".
The following recommendation is therefore made: "The
OCAA does not believe that simple-cycle gas turbines are a
cost-effective or socially responsible option to meet northern
York Region's electricity needs."
The OCAA's preferred options are conservation and
renewable energy, followed by CHP.
On February 1, the OPA responded to the OCAA brief and
to the questions posed at the Aurora Council meeting. I quote
at length:
"It is important to be clear that northern York Region's
most urgent need is the supply of electricity during high-cost,
high-demand periods - roughly 10 per cent of the time or
800-900 hours a year. Choosing solutions that are designed
to operate for longer periods is not necessarily helpful, economic or environmentally sound. This distinction between
full-time and part-time operation is extremely important:
"Although the operating costs of a simple-cycle system
are marginally higher, the shorter hours of operation and a
lower initial capital cost means the actual cost to consumers,
both locally and across the province, will be significantly
lower.
"The proposed northern York Region simple-cycle generation is expected to operate approximately (only) 900 hours
a year, with total annual emissions well below either combined-cycle or CHP generators.
"Co-generation or CHP projects clearly have a role to play
in the Region…but dozens of small CHP plants, operated by
dozens of owners, with dozens of different needs, cannot be
counted on to effectively respond to urgent system events in
a timely, organized manner.
"Simple-cycle generation is the least costly, most environmentally sound, and responsive option to address the specific peak demand needs of the region."
Whether it is a simple-cycle or combined heat and power
natural gas generating facility that is actually built, one important question (among many) for us in Aurora is where does
the project actually get built in northern York region. A
Request For Qualifications has just been issued so we
should get an idea of the various options shortly.
Aurora's energy security is important. All of us should be
following this file closely.
Stay tuned.
Oh yes, before I forget, I think I did see Britney ordering a
double-double at the Tim Hortons on Wellington.
Stephen can be contacted at:
[email protected]
Aurora - The Early Years
By Scott Johnston
So, who wants to learn a bit of local history?
No, wait! Before you turn to "Bouquets and Brickbats", hear me
out.
Our town has had an interesting past, so for those of you new
to Aurora, here's how it all started…
Back in the old days, before the introduction of parking restrictions and superstores, the land that would become Aurora was a
tranquil forest.
What was to transform the area was Lieutenant Governor John
Graves Simcoe's decision in 1793 to build a road north from the
town of York (Toronto) to supply the fort at Penetanguishene.
By the time it was completed in 1796, the road actually only
went as far as Holland Landing, because no one could correctly
spell "Penetanguishene".
The name of the new route, Yonge Street, was appropriate for
a military road, as it was named after Sir George Yonge, the British
Secretary of State for War.
Ironically, it would be another 16 years before the street was
even used by the military in any major way, in this case to transport
troops northwards during the War of 1812.
So, for many years, the main users of the newly-completed
road were not soldiers, but travellers and settlers.
It's surprising that anyone used Yonge Street at all, because
even the "finished" road was in pretty bad shape.
Bumps, pot-holes, hills, jogs and other natural features were
just a hint of the traffic calming measures that Aurorans would see
permanently installed in the area 200 years later.
But use it they did, and by 1804, the tiny community that had
become established at Yonge and Wellington became known as
Machell's Corners, after the area's first shopkeeper, Robert
Machell, who had opened a general store at this intersection.
More merchants followed, and soon they had established their
own industries in town, such as gristmills, sawmills, and taverns drive-throughs and donut shops were still a few years away.
But the method of transportation that really changed our quiet
hamlet was not road travel, but the railway, when in 1853, the town
became the "Head of Rail", the final stop on the rail link from
Toronto.
Today, you can travel by car from Yonge to the GO station in
about 30 seconds (15, if you're late for your train).
But back then the station, which was at the same location, was
in the middle of nowhere.
Even after the area had been settled for more than half a century, the space between the train station and Yonge was still mainly dense forest, home to bears, wolves, deer and other wildlife.
One advantage of this was that it provided a great excuse for
not getting to work on time ("Sorry I was late, boss. I was mauled
by a bear on my way over from the train station. Oh, and it ate the
McWhiggins contract I was working on, which had somehow got
coated in honey, so I'll need an extension to finish it").
The train moved at a much slower pace in those days, partially
due to the need to stop at the creeks along the way to obtain water
for the boilers.
This practice was later discontinued with the introduction of
both modern locomotives and stage 2 water bans.
The trip from Toronto took two hours, which is coincidentally
about how long it takes to find a parking spot at the station today.
The arrival of the train heralded another big change, when in
1854, the local postmaster, Charles Doan (of Doan Hall fame),
gave the town the name "Aurora", after his first choice, "Doan's
Corners", failed to garner any support.
The new rail link brought Aurora even more prosperity.
This in turn led to uncontrolled development, and more government, and parking challenges, and ever-increasing taxes, and,
well…
The rest, as they say, is history.
Feel free to e-mail Scott at:
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6 - THE AURORAN, Week of February 19, 2008
Bouquets & BRICKBATS
By DICK ILLINGWORTH
BOUQUETS to the Aurora Peewee A Tigers on winning
the prestigious 46th International Silver Stick
Tournament in Port Huron, Michigan, recently. Many
teams entered from across North America and it
was the first time in 23 years that an Aurora team won the
Silver Stick in the Peewee division.
BRICKBATS to dog owners who use Sheppard's Bush as
a leash-free park for their pets when the town
provides a leash-free dog park on Industrial
Parkway North. Call the bylaw enforcement officers to take
action and keep the conservation area clean.
BOUQUETS to the very successful Aurora Christmas
Dream Team headed by Sher St. Kitts and
Councillor Stephen Granger with the assistance of
the crew at Bistro 171 for feeding a Christmas dinner to 70 people and raising more than $14,000. Cheques for
$3,750 each were presented recently to the Salvation Army,
the Aurora Food Pantry and the Welcoming Arms Ministry.
BRICKBATS to the telephone monsters who call your
phone number at the most inappropriate hours
and when you pick up the phone, there's nobody
at the other end.
BOUQUETS to the member of Aurora Council who will
ask what happened to the Leisure Services
Advisory Committee recommendation last May that
staff review the memo regarding the reconstruction
of the area bulkheads at the new Recreation Complex and
issue it as a press release to inform the public when facilities
are in need of repair. Is this another council secret?
BRICKBATS to the federal government for attempting to
collect student loans after the student had died,
which often resulted in collection agencies seeking to recoup the funds from grieving parents and family
members. The government should clean up its own record of
wasteful spending first.
BOUQUETS to Aurora's Donovan Boucher who was
voted the 2007 Come Back Boxer of the Year by
FightNews Canada, as the 46-year-old won two
eight-round decisions in his comeback after an
absence of 11 years from the ring.
BRICKBATS to Principal Mario Melchiorre of St.
Catherine of Siena School in Barrie for sending
13-year-old Adam Zussino home because he
dyed his hair blue in support of his hockey team, while his
teammates who also dyed their hair and attended other
schools were supported by their teachers.
BOUQUETS to Brooke Hamilton, a 13-year-old Aurora
resident who compiled a cookbook "Cookin' in
Brooke's Kitchen" to raise funds to fight leukemia
and her other activities to raise funds for The Philip
Aziz Centre that helps people with terminal illnesses such as
AIDS.
BRICKBATS to Legal Aid officials if they fund the appeal
of convicted killer Richard Willis, the former
Toronto Police officer who was convicted on a
first-degree murder charge of killing his lover, Linda Mariani.
His trial cost Legal Aid an estimated $1.3 million even though
Legal Aid had a ceiling of $75,000 for fees in any criminal
proceedings.
BOUQUETS to Kaitlyn Lenchak, a 14-year-old Aurora resident who was selected the 2006 Ambassador for
Easter Seals. Since then, she has continued to travel across the province speaking to various groups
about children with disabilities and how everyone can help.
BRICKBATS to a justice and police system that allows
bad cops to continue to collect full pay while on
suspension, often for long periods of time, while
their case is going through the justice system. The Police Act
stipulates they are innocent until proven guilty. Police Chiefs
should have the power to suspend officers without pay if they
see fit.
BRICKBATS to a justice system that allowed serial
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Letters to the Editor
Former councillor criticizes
Buck for her misinformation
To the editor,
As usual, Councillor Evelyn
Buck uses her selective, yet
one-sided memory, to confuse
issues and mislead the public.
Her expertise on the
Farmers’ Market is amazing
considering she never took the
time to visit the market for the
four and a half years that I started and ran the market.
She never took the time to
come to the market and speak
to the vendors or even the time
to speak to the many Aurora
residents who did come to the
market.
Nor did she take the time to
speak to the area store owners
to ask if they benefitted from
the market.
But, alas, she is an expert
on everything, just ask her.
When I first started the market I did pay for everything to do
with the market.
I had my daughter design a
flyer that I printed with my own
money so that I could advertise
a market that council in general
did not support.
I paid for the paper and
printing.
Why, because I felt that this
project would eventually help
the downtown merchants and
help to bring a small town feeling to those in Aurora who
wanted that feeling.
If buses were on time
maybe they’d be used,
this reader believes
To the editor,
In regards to Mr. Steger's
letter concerning Aurora's bus
service, (The Auroran, letters
to the editor, Feb. 12) all I
want to say is that perhaps if
the buses ran on schedule,
which I know for a fact they
don't, maybe more people
would be inclined to take them
and help save the environment.
I cannot count how many
times since September, I've
waited in the scorching heat
or blistering cold for a bus that
is scheduled to show and
never does.
The "Yonge street" routes
seem to be fairly on time, but
not the "in-town" ones.
And as we all know, weather is certainly a factor, but in
September and October?
Seriously, there is no need
for this.
I called to complain once
and all I got was a "please
hold" followed by dial tone 30
seconds later.
I was purchasing passes
until they hiked the prices up
another $10 in January.
Why am I paying this
insane amount of money for
buses that are never on
schedule?
I've since found other alternatives to get myself to and
from school and work
because of these factors.
So, why is it that there is no
more than one person on the
bus at a time, you ask?
Christina Tomasini
Aurora
Televise council live
To the editor,
I have a solution to the
marathon council meetings in
Aurora.
Rather than tape the meeting on Aurora Cable Internet to
be shown at a later time, broadcast the meeting live.
That’s what happens in
Newmarket.
The Newmarket meetings
are broadcast live for two hours
only, then Rogers switches to
other scheduled programming.
And guess what?
Very seldom does the
meeting go beyond the tele-
vised time.
That would certainly cramp
the style of those who play to
the cameras.
Also, there would be no
opportunity to edit proceedings, which does happen from
time to time. Can’t get more
transparent than that!
I suppose though, we may
not see much of this council,
seems they spend a lot of their
time in camera, or should we
say out of reach of camera!
Makes you wonder.
Yes, Councillor Buck, it is a
community event.
The fact that you do not
agree does not make it any
less a community event.
As for me running interference on the collecting of the
fees I would suggest that you
recheck that information and
retract that statement.
Councillor Buck can ask the
department head if I ever ran
interference.
Her information is wrong
and slanderous to me. I actually collected cheques myself
from the vendors and handed
them in.
The full page ads were run
only when The Auroran did not
have an advertisement for the
back page and then Councillor
Ron Wallace gave the Town a
great deal.
The money never came
from my allowance, so again,
Councillor Buck, do not mislead the residents. The
Farmers’ Market did have a
budget voted on and approved
by the Council of the day to be
used for such things as adver-
tising.
I would not consider that my
allowance so please get your
facts straight.
At the end of the last election I did turn the Mantle, as
you call it, over to someone
else as I had looked after the
market every Saturday morning for five months every year.
I was there every Staurday
morning at 6.30 a.m. to set up
the advertising signs, set up the
parking lot and, at times, help
vendors set up their booths.
I believed that I should do
those signs to help the
Community Event.
The other reason that I
turned it over was that I did not
want to deal with the negative
attitute towards the Market that
you had.
Perhaps, Councillor Buck, if
you want to be an expert on the
market why don't you try running it this year?
Then I might listen to your
comments on the market. NO.
Nigel Kean
Aurora
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Letters to the Editor
Landmines don’t know the difference
To the editor,
My name is Kristin
Pristupa and I just returned
from Zambia, in Southern
Africa, on an internship program funded by the Canadian
International Development
Agency.
As part of the Youth
Employment Strategy, I was
hired by Mines Action
Canada to spend six months
as a Mine Action Program
Support Officer for the
Zambian Campaign to Ban
Landmines (ZCBL).
Arriving in September,
2007, I assisted the ZCBL
with its efforts to address the
issue of landmines in Zambia.
Some of Zambia's border
areas are contaminated with
landmines and explosive
remnants of war as a result of
armed opposition groups
from neighboring countries
having used Zambia as a
safe haven.
Due to past civil wars in
the surrounding Southern
Africa region, Zambia is now
host to a large population of
refugees, some of whom
have sustained injuries from
landmines or other explosive
remnants of war.
I had the opportunity to
meet and work with six
refugees from Angola.
All of them had previously
been subsistence farmers, all
of them were missing one leg
from stepping on a landmine.
One man was also missing
an arm.
Through a program run by
the International Committee
of the Red Cross, these men
were
brought
to
the
University Teaching Hospital
in Lusaka, the capital, to
receive new prosthetic legs
and physiotherapy.
It is by meeting these
men, and seeing both the
pain and hope in their eyes,
that I have become dedicated
and further involved with this
cause.
Countries around the
world are producing, stockpiling, using and selling these
indiscriminate weapons of
war - weapons that may be
intended for an enemy force,
but that cannot distinguish
between a soldier and a civilian.
Between a soldier and a
child.
Too many civilians have
been injured and killed by
such weapons and it is must
not be tolerated any longer.
This is a human-made disaster caused by these
weapons, but it is one that is
solvable in our lifetime.
Mines Action Canada
(MAC) is a coalition of
Canadian non-governmental
organizations (NGO) and an
international leader working
to eliminate the serious
humanitarian, environmental
and development conse-
quences of landmines and
other explosive remnants of
war.
MAC is a member of the
International Campaign to
Ban Landmines, a network of
more than 1400 NGOs in 90
countries, working for a global ban on landmines.
I urge people to learn
more about the issues surrounding landmines and cluster bombs, especially about
Canada's role in the progress
for a global ban on landmines.
Knowledge is power, and I
believe that the first step to
making a difference is to educate yourself.
Not everyone has the
opportunity to travel to a
developing or affected country to gain first-hand experiences, but I'm happy to share
my experiences to assist others in gaining the knowledge
and interest that is necessary
to gain progress with this
issue.
I will be holding the abovenoted information session,
movie screening and silent
auction in order to allow community members to learn
more about landmines, to
share my experiences, and to
raise awareness and funds
for Mines Action Canada.
Other events will be held
across Canada during this
week - see the MAC website
below for more information.
You can assist the campaign by educating yourself,
by educating others, by contacting your Member of
Parliament, by signing the
petition and by donation.
Mines Action Canada is
a great place to start your
journey.
Visit www.minesactioncanada.org to learn more
about landmines, cluster
bombs and how you can get
involved.
Thanks, Aurora!
Kristin Pristupa
Aurora
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Hortons would be better downtown
To the editor,
Jim Jackson's letter to the
editor remarking on the number of coffee shops on Yonge
Street being problematic
received a bouquet from
columnist Dick Illingworth in
the February 12 edition of
The Auroran.
Dick commented that he
hoped Jim would come out
when council meets to set a
drive-thru policy.
Like Dick we are near two
of the drive-thru Tim Hortons
on Yonge Street.
The one at the end of
Golf Links Drive appears to
have chosen a very bad
location traffic wise.
From their perspective,
they have a winning location
money wise.
However, anyone who
uses the drive thru at this
location, especially at their
busiest times, recognizes
the traffic congestion created by the lack of adequate
parking and drive thru space
as a big problem.
The
former
Price
Chopper building and lot in
downtown Aurora looks to be
an ideal location to move this
Tim Hortons to.
It could be made into a
Wendys/Tim Hortons and
have more than ample parking or drive thru allowance
when and if council sets a
drive-thru policy.
It certainly would solve
the traffic congestion problems created by its current
location and still keep their
business busy and profitable.
Wendy Garertner's letter
to the editor last week (Feb.
12, The Auroran) claims
that Scott Johnston's Jan.
29th cartoon is overly
critical and based on
Not “segregation”, reader says
To the editor,
Until such time as
black students are legislated to attend allblack schools, it is not
Dr. Craig Dingman
segregation. This is an
o p t i o n o p e n t o bl a ck
students.
Sylvia Weaver
Aurora
misinformation.
I am afraid that I have to
disagree with her comments
as the cartoon is reflective
of the articles and letters
that have been appearing in
The Auroran over the past
year and the performance
of councillors we get to see
on Aurora cable every other
week (in High Definition no
less - where how members
of council look and act is
Baby Talk Part II
I would like to address some of the
taboos and misunderstandings often associated with moms being pregnant. One of
the biggest is this whole issue of weight
gain. Moms all over the world secretly
look in the mirror and cringe at the sight of
the loss of their waist, their “fat” stomach,
enlarged breasts, swollen feet, and the fact
that they often carry drips of their lunch on
their tee-shirt. Let me be emphatic here:
You are not FAT, you are PREGNANT!!
Huge difference! Swelling is actually a
sign of a healthy pregnancy, not something
that should be treated. Retention of fluids
is healthy for mom and baby. It is also
temporary. Just part of being pregnant!
ited to 8-10 lbs. It was soon discovered
that moms and babies were undernourished
so the magic number became 24. This is
no longer the case. The latest research
indicates that weight gain of 35 lbs or more
on a high protein diet is healthy as long as
it is well balanced, does not contain chemicals or preservatives, and is limited in
refined sugars.
The other issue revolves around salt.
Moms are often told to restrict their salt
intake. You should realize that Sodium (a
part of salt) is very important in the production of extra blood volume. Very
important for a growing baby and a lack of
it can be disastrous. I recommend that you
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To the editor,
Bathroom
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crystal clear).
The rambling rationalizations Wendy attempts to
use in her letter to justify the
"good works" that council is
doing just re-enforce how
accurate Scott's cartoon
really was.
Keep up the good work,
Scott.
John Kennedy
Aurora
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linked to birth defects. This can be found having a chiropractic check-up to make
in coffee, cola, black and green teas and sure your nervous system is functioning
chocolate (Boo). As well, try to limit your normally so that you have a good pregnanpreservative intake including aspartame cy and much easier labour and delivery.
(refer to my earlier issue of Kids-First); This has little to do with back pain but is
your baby will thank you later. Be very crucial for optimal health. I feel this is a
cautious using any type of drugs or med- must in having a healthy pregnancy.
ications. All have adverse effects on your
baby. I should be emphatic here - all drugs
The use of herbs such as red raspberry
cross the placental barrier and affect your leaves makes for a good uterine tonic and
baby. There is no such thing as a “safe may help prevent miscarriage, anaemia and
drug.”
aids in fighting infection. Peppermint tea
will help with digestion and nausea, as will
One of the most common nuisances of ginger root tea. Other herbs such as
pregnancy is the “morning sickness” thing. Echinacea and camomile are very relaxing
Most of this is caused by a lack of blood and should be taken as a hot tea. All these
sugar - hypoglycemia. After-all, you have are available from your health food store.
not eaten since 7-8:00 pm the night before
and your developing baby is literally feedIf you have any questions or would like
ing all night while you are asleep. Your additional information please feel very
blood sugar level is dangerously low and welcome to contact me at (905) 841-0400
you feel sick. I ask my patients to have an or www.healinghandsaurora.com.
8 - THE AURORAN, Week of February 19, 2008
Letters to the Editor
Trail system in Aurora is possible: Klaus
To the editor,
Thank you for last week’s
mention of the trail system
(The Auroran, Rumours and
Ramblings).
I gladly dedicate my
efforts towards advancing
the development of the
“system” into an Aurorawide, connected trails network.
Let me take the opportunity to set out what is ahead
of us.
The trails to be safe,
accessible, and supportive
for health activity, must be
in dedicated corridors, away
from road corridors, as barrier-free as possible when
crossing major roads and
railroad tracks - which
means underpasses or
overpasses; and must not
only make it possible but
make it inviting for walkers
and cyclists to reach any
destination in Aurora without their cars.
That, naturally, is a tall
order, considering how built
up Aurora already is, and
how non-connected the current trails areas now are.
But that is when dedication by our councillors
comes into focus. And from
what my experiences has
been so far, the councillors
are supportive - they are up
to the challenge.
As to the $1,000 per lot
contribution by developers,
towards
environmentally
supportive undertaking, in
Newmarket, is one way of
financing trails expansion.
In Aurora, developers
pay a development charge
towards the development of
recreational
facilities
(including trails), but not
towards energy programs.
However, in the context
of
selling
town-owned
lands, Aurora now has a
policy whereby buyers of
those lands are now expected to build according to
environmentally progressive
standards, as a condition of
sale.
That is a commendable,
cost free, approach that
should be expanded to private land sales, by having a
bylaw to that effect.
Aurora Council is also
currently considering setting aside trails corridors in
the town-owned lands that
are for sale.
Setting aside those corridors was recommended by
Aurora’s trails committee,
for the lands now for sale,
which are intended to generate employment opportunities.
The employees who
work there after the employment lands have been
developed will then have an
opportunity to utilize looped
trails, to get exercise, and
experience a bit of nature,
during break periods.
The trails in that development are also planned to be
connected into the townwide network, so employees could cycle to work.
Unfortunately, in the past
Aurora has not taken full
advantage of opportunities
during the land development process, to incorporate trails corrdiors or to
build underpasses.
But, Aurora now has a
different council.
To correct past shortcomings, and to develop a
trails network that allows for
utilitarian (commuter) as
well as recreational walking
and cycling from anywhere
to anywhere in Aurora, we
shall have to do some retrofitting.
That will mean acquiring
trails
linkages,
cutthroughs, and even major
trail corridor lands or rightof-ways.
And we need to work on
eliminating barriers, on
assuring that walks and
rides are not interrupted by
motorized traffic.
All of that is possible but it brings funding back
into focus.
The
drawback
of
Aurora’s way of obtaining
funds from developers is
that the pool of money
obtained through development charges is used mostly to finance projects that
are useful for organized
sports organizations.
As well, trails are not
seen as part of the town’s
transportation network, and
so are funded only out of
money pools set aside for
recreational purposes.
My way of looking at a
trails network is that such a
network provides an alternative mode of transportation - active transportation.
If the trails are in attractive environments, away
from motor fumes and noises, and in nature; if trails are
in safe environments, away
from motorized traffic and
with no need to cross roads
and rail tracks; if trails can
be used to reach any destination, such as schools,
shopping, library, seniors’
centre; and if trails are
linked town-wide, and perhaps even regionally, then
Aurora’s citizens will see
value in leaving their cars in
the driveway, and not just
during recreational pursuits.
For that to happen, the
trails infrastructure must be
put into place first.
Foresight and political
will are much needed - and
some patience by Aurorans.
Back to funding: there
are effective funding mechanisms that can be utilized,
other than the moneys that
are generated by development of lands, and not considering private/public partnerships.
Newmarket’s $1,000 lot
levy is only one way.
That method will trickle
to a near halt when there is
no more land to be developed (only re-development
will remain).
However,
what
Newmarket does have, and
Aurora does not, are underpasses under two major
roads (Davis Drive and
Green Lane) for its main
north-south trail, with a third
underpass coming up at
Mulock Drive.
It is to those underpasses, and not as much to
Newmarket’s funding mechanism, that I look with envy.
But I am confident that
our present council will
make sure Aurora will catch
up to Newmarket.
Not only that, but by the
time the funding and operational framework has been
put in place for Aurora’s
trails network, through
teamwork among Aurora
Council, the trails committee and Aurora citizens,
Aurora shall have created a
model for trails network, for
active transportation planning,
that
not
only
Newmarket, but many other
communities will want to
emulate.
Klaus Wehrenberg
Aurora
Who is Officer Riczard Wojtulewicz?
This is not only an unusual name,
but an unusually remarkable officer with York Regional Police since 2003.
2008 P.C. Wojtulewicz or “Wojo” as referred to by
several of his fellow officers, works in # 1 District. He
is in CIB (Criminal Investigation Bureau) for 6 months,
but normally you would find this 6’ 6” officer in pla-
P.C. Wojtulewicz or “Wojo”
toon “D” patrolling Aurora.
I was impressed by this native South African when
I first met him a year ago. He has a passion for his job
that most of us would aspire to obtain. Born in Durban
South Africa he came to Canada in 1998. His wife
Tanya is Canadian, and they met while she was studying in South Africa. Shortly after they were married he
returned with her to Canada. He arrived here with an
extensive 12 year background in policing from South
Africa. He did not continue with that career for his first
5 years in Canada. He said he needed to understand the
Canadian culture and needed a bit of a break from the
profession. In South Africa policing is a very different
operation than here in Canada and York Region. His
first job, he recalls, was as a concierge in Toronto. He
did his job and gained great insight to the people of the
city. Later he took a job as a Special Constable with
TTC and this expanded his understanding of our
diverse, integrated culture.
As I sat in District One HQ, listening to his
answers to my questions, it was so enjoyably clear to
see the passion in his eyes about what he does. He
embodies what I would call Community Policing. He
has experienced many cultures and sees how fortunate
we are in York Region. This combined with his clarity
of purpose has sharpened his focus of the role of a
police officer. He believes that the job of the Uniform
Officer is significant as they have the most impact with
people. He sees his role as an officer is to help educate
the public and give them options. As an example with
drugs or speeding, he allows the individual (and
guardian if underage) to understand what they are
doing is not in their best interest (&/or their community’s) and gives them the knowledge of the consequences. While his ‘information’ is not always adopted he believes that most people innately do know what
is right and wrong.
He has a strong belief that the people need to be
part of the wellness of a Community. The police need
to be connected to the community, and the community
need to be connected not only with the police but with
each other. If there is an active community then the
‘bad guys’ will soon know they will not be tolerated.
His role as an officer is as a facilitator and conductor,
connecting the strengths and lessening the
weakness of a healthy community.
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Tigers crush Orangeville in three
Next!
If you plan to attend any of
the games in the next round of
playoffs
at
the
Aurora
Community Centre, you might
be advised to get there early.
Aurora, having just eliminated the Orangeville Crushers in
three straight games, now meet
their up-the-road rivals, the
Newmarket Hurricanes, in the
next round of playoffs.
And the place will be
packed, with fans from both
towns.
Newmarket should be ready.
They received a bye into the
playoffs so have been resting
while Aurora cut its teeth on
Orangeville.
Dates have yet to be set for
the playoffs, but Newmarket will
surely host the first game of the
best of seven series, given their
finish in the standings.
Sunday, Aurora got rid of the
Crushers in three straight
games, dumping Orangeville 61 at the Aurora Community
Centre.
However, they needed overtime to get by Orangeville in that
town for the second game.
As the Tigers began the
playoff series Thursday night at
home, they got exactly what
they wanted for Valentine's Day:
their starting goaltender.
The gift of Aaron Barton's
return from the injured list
proved to simply add yet another weapon to a Tiger squad that
going into the start of the playoffs had only continued to gel as
a lethal cohesive unit.
Barton was between the
pipes for all three games.
Game one in Aurora
Thursday night quickly became
the Cody Smith show, as the
young forward who only
appeared in four games during
the regular season scored three
goals en route to a
dominate win over the visiting
Crushers 7-2.
Game two began much differently as Orangeville tried to
even things in front of a
hometown crowd.
If not for the overtime
heroics of Mark Mayea,
Orangeville may have managed to steal a game at
home and even the series.
Fortunately for the Tigers
the Mayea goal on a redirected point shot early in the
first period of overtime lifted
Aurora to a 3-2 win.
Sunday in Aurora, game
three reverted to much of
the same as the first, as the
Tigers scored six unanswered goals heading to a
6-1 win and a 3-0 series victory over the Crushers as
they made short work of
their opening round opponents.
The playoff duel between
Aurora and Newmarket
promises to be exactly that;
a duel, as although the
Hurricanes bested the
Tigers in the regular season
with a head to head record
of 4-1-1, four of those
games were decided by two
goals or less.
The best of seven contest offers much promise,
and could quite literally
prove to decide who may go
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AURORA 7
ORANGEVILLE 2
First Period
A: Cody Smith (Evans,
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A: Mike McLaughlin
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A: Jeff Harbach (Evans,
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Watts) 12.17
Third Period
A: Cody Smith (Yearsley,
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A: Mike McLaughlin (Novak)
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AURORA 3
ORANGEVILLE 2
(Overtime)
First Period
O: Colin Moberly (Mantha)
9.01
Second Period
A: Cody Smith (Novak,
Dupont) 12.39
O: Nicholas Hewko (Moberly,
Crilly) 13.37
A: Jeff Harbach (Smith)
19.00
A: Mark Mayea (Novak)
0:55
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AURORA 6
ORANGEVILLE 1
First Period
A: Sam Yearsley (Thorburn,
Harbach) 1.07
A: Matt Thomson (Mayea,
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Potters Guild lease causes controversy
The Pine Tree Potters
Guild leases 1,500 square
feet of space in the basement of the Aurora Public
Library and their existing
five-year lease has expired.
The Potters pay the town
$6,600 per year excluding
hydro.
Under the existing agreement the Guild may extend
the lease by an additional
five years providing terms
are agreeable to both parties.
Staff members recommended the lease be
renewed for another fiveyear period at the Aurora
Public Library at a flat rate of
$6,600 per year plus hydro.
However, at the general
committee
meeting,
Councillor Stephen Granger
suggested the lease be
renewed with a modification
to include a three per cent
per year inflationary clause.
He was opposed by
Councillor Evelyn Buck who
pointed out that the Potters
were being treated differently than other community
groups using town-owned
facilities such as Theatre
Aurora and the Aurora
Soccer Club
Councillor Bob McRoberts
also opposed the proposed
three per cent modification
on the basis it was higher
than the cost of living
increase.
Other committee members were satisfied with the
proposed income on the
basis it was necessary to
start somewhere and similar
modifications would be considered when other leases
come due.
Staff members were
directed to negotiate with the
Potters Guild.
The Pine Tree Potters
Guild was incorporated in
1979 but it really started in
1974 and were accommodated in the basement of the
old waterworks building on
Yonge Street.
They took their name
from a large pine tree in front
of the building.
By 1984 the Guild had
moved into the basement of
the Church Street School
and with larger facilities
members produced everything from wine goblets and
casseroles to figurines and
bird baths.
The Guild had acquired
six pottery wheels, two kilns,
slab roller, glazes, a spray
booth, wedging blocks and a
library of books.
When the new Library
opened they moved into the
basement where they are
currently accommodated.
When the committee
report came to council
Tuesday, the debate started
Speeches made Aurora famous
Aurora has been the scene
of many stirring political events
over the years going back to
the Rebellion of 1837 and the
march of the Rebels, led by
William Lyon Mackenzie, down
Yonge Street through Aurora to
Montgomery's Tavern in North
Toronto where they were
defeated in December, 1837.
Mackenzie was a fiery, temperamental ideologue and agitator who was editor of the revolutionary newspaper, the
Colonial Advocate, which was
critical of the privileged upper
class known as the Family
Compact that held power in
Upper Canada.
Many local residents were
sympathetic to the rebels but
there were some patriots in the
village, including John Mosley,
who learned of the rebellion
and risked his life by riding to
Toronto to warn of the impending attack.
The marchers saw it as a
peaceful mission but others
saw it differently.
The militia was called out
and the rebels were routed at
Montgomery's Tavern. Several
of the marchers were arrested,
including Aurora’s Charles
Doan.
He was released from
prison in May, 1836, and, while
imprisoned, carved two small
boxes which at one time were
on display at the Aurora
Museum.
Doan was Aurora's first
Reeve when the hamlet
became a village in 1863.
While the date is uncertain,
the Hon. George Brown delivered his famous "Rep by Pop"
speech in the old Aurora
Temperance Hall around 1837.
In his speech, Brown
expounded the theory that
made Confederation possible.
By the Act of Union, both Upper
and Lower Canada had equal
representation in Parliament.
But Ontario was growing
faster than Quebec and wanted
more representation in a united
parliament. Basing representation on the population of
the area made the union
eventually possible.
Born in Scotland, Brown
came to Toronto and founded
The Globe (now the Globe and
Mail) which had a great influence on the Liberal Party. He
was elected in 1851 and played
a strong role in Confederation.
He was appointed to the
Senate in 1873 and devoted
much of his time to the newspaper until he was assassinated by a disgruntled ex-employee.
In 1874, the rafters of the
Aurora Drill Shed (now the
Armoury) shook as the crowd
applauded the Hon. Edward
Blake who defined a new
national viewpoint for the
Liberal Party.
The Canadian Historical
Review reported at the time
that there had been few political
speeches in Canada which
had exerted a wider influence
on Canadian popular opinion
as it gave a real stimulus to
Canadian political thought.
In 1867 Blake was elected
to both the House of Commons
as a Liberal and to the Ontario
Legislature.
He served as Premier of
Ontario briefly in 1872 and
resigned to hold his seat in
Parliament.
He left the Liberals in 1873,
joining the Canada First Party
and announcing his new loyalty
in his famous Aurora Speech.
The speech, 21 pages in
length, took two hours to
deliver.
Blake said he believed the
future of Canada depended
largely on the cultivation of a
national spirit at a time when
the struggling nation was only
seven years old and not doing
too well.
He wanted a national feeling, a federal system for the
British Empire, Senate reform,
compulsory voting and proportional representation.
"We are engaged in a very
difficult task, the task of welding
together seven provinces
which have been accustomed
to regard themselves as isolated from each other, which are
full of petty jealousies, their
provincial questions, their local
interests," he said.
Blake returned to the
Liberals in 1875 and was party
leader from 1880 to 1887 when
he was succeeded by Wilfred
Laurie.
He left the party in 1891 in
opposition to the platform of
Reciprocity.
all over again with much the
same arguments.
Councillor Evelyn Buck
led the attack against the
proposed increase claiming
the Potters were an arts
group and had never asked
the town for support and
were being singled out, even
though the staff had recommended the lease be extended on the same terms.
She asked what they had
done to deserve such treatment and why they were
being treated differently.
Other councillors argued
that other groups like the ice
users were being charged a
higher fee and a pricing policy was being developed.
It was suggested that no
action be taken until the policy had been discussed,
while others said the
increase had to start somewhere.
Councillor Buck recommended the issue be
deferred until the pricing policy had been adopted but
could not get a seconder and
the debate continued.
It was pointed out that the
three per cent increase was
approximately $180 a year
which was compounded and
that staff negotiate with the
Potters.
The recommendation was
adopted on a 7-2 vote with
Councillors
Buck
and
McRoberts in opposition.
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Members of the Aurora High swim team whoop it up following a successful day at a recent swim meet in
the City of Vaughan. Swimmers from Aurora High placed first overall at the York Region
championships. A total of 37 Aurora High School students competed at the two-day event.
Aurora High school swimmers
win York Region championship
Swimmers from the
Aurora High School swim
team placed first overall at
the York Region swim
championships held at
Vellore Village pool recently.
A total of 37 Aurora
High School students competed at the two-day event
- eight Open swimmers, 25
High School swimmers,
and 4 SWAD (swimmers
with a disability).
There were 29 teams
from across York Region at
the meet.
Eight Aurora High students qualified for OFSAA
(provincial swim championships) being held at the
Etobicoke Olympium in
March.
The following swimmers
qualified for OFSAA in the
following events:
Girls' Open Division
Ania Batko finished first
in the 100 metre freestyle,
second in the 100 metre
butterfly and third in the
200 metre freestyle.
Andree Payne finished
fourth in the 200 metre
freestyle.
Kirsten Mitchell finished
sixth in the 50 metre
freestyle.
The 200 metre Medley
Relay team of Kirsten
Mitchell,
Morgan
Pulchinski, Ania Batko and
Andree Payne finished first
and qualified for OFSAA.
first in the 100 metre
freestyle, second in the 50
metre freestyle, and second in the 200 metre
freestyle.
Graham Mitchell finished fourth in the 50
metre freestyle and fourth
in the 100 metre backstroke.
The 400 m Freestyle
Relay team of Graham
Mitchell,
Desi
Burke,
Matthew
Smith,
and
Matthew Huetl finished
third and qualified for
OFSAA.
Robyn Toffolo is the
swim coach of the high
school team.
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THE AURORAN, Week of February 19, 2008 - 15
Novices eliminate Markham in three
Like the Aurora Tigers in
the Provincial Junior A
loop, the Novice AA Aurora
Tigers took a page out of
their playoff book and
elmininated the Markham
Waxers in three straight
games.
And will now meet - you
guessed it - TNT from
Newmarket.
In the second round of
the Ontario Minor Hockey
Association playoff, Aurora
had little trouble with
Markham, defeated them in
three.
Tigers and the Waxers
tied the season with 42
points and split the season
series 2-2-1
so the series was
believed to be an even one.
Waxers started quickly
but Aurora saw an opening
and went ahead by a goal
before the game was a
minute old.
Jonathan Malowney got
the marker.
Markham
remained
undaunted and continued
to pressure the Tigers net
throughout the period but
strong
goaltending
by
Brady Sarazin was the difference.
Following a scoreless
second period, Thomas
Wilson jumped on a loose
rebound and continued to
bang away at it until he
found the back of the net.
With fewer than five minutes remaining, Robert
Stewart made a great toe
save to keep the Waxers off
the scoreboard.
The second game was
no contest as Aurora rolled
up a 7-2 win.
Morgan Frost scored
twice for the winners, with
singles going to Philip
Wolanski, Josh Brecht,
Thomas Wilson, Brady
Futterer and Mark Kalmisto.
While Aurora appeared
to hold the upper hand in
the game, it was tied at two
at the end of the first
period.
Starting the second period the Tigers seemed to
realize they needed to win
the game and they came
out with a vengeance.
As the defence began to
further control the Waxers
attack, the forwards put it
into high gear.
With the game in hand
the Tigers made no mistake
in the third period.
Two minutes into the
final stanza, a determined
Futterer single handedly
wove his way through the
Markham defenders to
score a picture perfect goal.
Frost fed the puck to
Kalmisto, who finished with
the final Tiger goal.
Robert Stewart started
the game in the Tigers net
and Brady Sarazin picked
up the back half to get the
win.
It was a bit closer in the
final game as Aurora eked
out a 4-3 victory.
Again
Frost
scored
twice, with singles going to
Graydon
Belgue
and
Thomas Wilson.
The game began tentatively with neither team taking control and both teams
quickly collapsing on loose
pucks.
With few shots and no
real scoring chances the
first
period
remained
uneventful.
However, that was not
the case as the second
period began with a boom.
By the end of the second, Aurora led 4-0.
But Markham wasn’t out
of it yet as they fired three
goals in 10 minutes to pull
within one goal and the
Tigers were back on their
heels.
Without
question,
Robert Stewart made the
play of the game when a
puck that had tie game written all over it was kicked
out with a spectacular toe
save to preserve the Tiger
victory.
As the Waxers called a
last minute timeout and
pulled their goalie, the ten-
sion was thick and the
Tigers responded, controlling the puck and ensuring their were no further
opportunities
for
the
Waxers offence.
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Buck defends Councillor Marsh
From page 4
message out to the community.
They are talking about a
newsletter.
That's just a sample of the
stuff considered in the five
months we have been taking
the administration budget apart
and putting it back to reflect
political priorities as opposed to
corporate needs.
In one area only has the
treasurer repeatedly pleaded.
The reserve deficit is critical.
Until Grace Marsh gave her
motion, his advice was being
ignored.
Grace Marsh is not responsible for decisions of the past.
She is the responsible person John Galt thought she was
when he cast his vote.
I seconded her motion and
three others voted for it. Bob
McRoberts, Alison CollinsMrakas and Wendy Gaertner.
It is in the process of being
reversed by the mayor and her
faithful acolytes.
Some are the same people
who made the foolhardy decisions that caused the deficit in
the Capital Reserves.
They will no doubt succeed
in convincing people of their
canny management of the
town's affairs. That's the nature
of politics.
There is no fairy godmother
out there with gold dust to
sprinkle at our feet.
We own a corporation
worth billions. We have a $23
million annual budget. We have
an obligation to take care of
what we own. People should
worry more about profligate
spending and less about pro-
viding the resources to protect
the assets of the corporation.
Grace Marsh knows whereoff she speaks. She states what
she believes is in our best interest and she does meet the
commitment she made in the
last election.
Evelyn Buck
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16 - THE AURORAN, Week of February 19, 2008
Klees opposes
prayer removal
Part of the crowd appearing at the Aurora Town Hall last week for Heritage presentations is shown here.
A total of 21 Heritage Designation plaques were given to Aurora residents by the Aurora Heritage
Committee signifying various properties that have heritage value. Recipients were treated to cake following the ceremonies.
Auroran photo by David Falconer
Klees
added
that
Simcoe’s mentor was the
famous abolitionist and
British
Member
of
Parliament,
William
Wilberforce, whose progressive, anti-slavery movement
was rooted in a biblical
Judeo-Christian inspiration.
"We all acknowledge and
celebrate the multicultural
diversity of our province, but
to eliminate such an important part of Ontario’s spiritual
and parliamentary heritage
that is the Lord’s Prayer
would definitely work against
that same principle of inclusiveness.
“This would only result in
a
polarization
among
Ontarians and would do
untold damage to the comprehensive character of our
province’s historic character
and dynamic, contemporary
cultural mosaic,” he said.
Aurora resident and
Newmarket-Aurora
MPP
Frank Klees isn’t in favour of
removing the Lord’s Prayer
from the daily opening exercises of the Legislature.
In response to Dalton
McGuinty's call to strike an
all-party committee that
would consider removing the
prayer Klees said he would
"resist any such attempt to
tamper with the historic traditions of the Parliament of
Ontario.”
Klees said he has no
issue with recognizing the
multi-faith
character
of
Ontario, but that “inclusiveness means the inclusion of
the Lord’s Prayer that has
been an integral part of our
parliamentary tradition since
it was first established in
1793 under Lieutenant
Governor John Graves
Simcoe.”
Light up your life!
RUMOURS AND RAMBLINGS
Is this another council secret?
Last May the Leisure Services Advisory Committee received
a memo from staff members regarding the reconstruction of the
arena bulkheads at the new Aurora Recreation Complex.
The committee requested staff to review the memo and make
necessary adjustments so that it could be published as a press
release to inform the public and that in future the public be
advised when facilities were in need of repair.
The report was received by the general committee without
question or comment, which was rather odd as you would think
some member of council would want to know why the bulkheads
needed repair in the new facility and if they were covered by a
warranty.
What happened to the press release or is this another council secret?
SHOPPING SEMINARS OF THE PAST
With the cost of living increasing and the gap widening
between those who have and those who have not, even the
reduction of the GST from seven to five per cent isn't much help
to grocery shoppers on a fixed income.
Back in 1993 Aurora businesswoman Marian Shield was a
smart shopper and conducted seminars on shopping and provided helpful hints such as preparing a shopping list of sales and
specials and how to watch for unadvertised in-store deals.
She advised that shoppers should stick to their list and don't
succumb to impulse buying, such as so-called specials or colourfully packaged items that are strategically placed when your basket is empty.
She also suggested checking best-before-dates on perishable and non-perishable items.
Her message is just as true today as it was then, but her helpful seminars are missed.
WAS THIS FORGOTTEN?
In March, 2005, Aurora’s Rebecca Beaton addressed the
Leisure Services Advisory Committee ro request the addition of
a category to the town's Civic Awards to be called the Good
Neighbour Award.
She suggested that this be an annual award and presented
to an individual who on an ongoing basis assisted a neighbour(s)
by showing kindness, generosity and warmth in various ways.
The committee agreed to accept the proposal in principle and
suggested that an ad hoc committee be established to develop
criteria for the Good Neighbour Award.
The ad hoc committee would be comprised of two members
of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee, a citizen and a staff
member.
It was recommended that Dawn Irwin and Stephen Dupuis be
appointed to represent the committee and Rebecca Beaton the
citizen member.
What happened to the suggestion?
THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN TODAY
Today almost every York Regional Police Department budget
includes a request for more police officers.
The approved 2007 budget includes funds for the hiring of 67
police officers plus 35 civilians and the 2008 budget still has to
approved, but contains additional police officers.
It's hard to believe but back in February, 1993, Police Chief
Bryan Cousineau said he needed to hire additional police officers
that year.
However, the Police Association had a different opinion.
Association President Paul Bailey claimed the region must
hire 50 new officers immediately to protect officer and public
safety.
He pointed out the region hadn't hired any officers over the
previous three years although it did hire 200 officers in the three
years leading up to 1990.
He added that the York department had fewer officers per
capita and spends less on policing per capita than any major
force in the province.
He launched a public campaign and issued an appeal asking
residents to contact councillors and demand the region hire 50
more cops.
Aurora Mayor John West said he received two calls, one supporting the association while the other backed the Chief's position, and other area mayors reported similar results, so there was
no hiring that year.
DID HE DO IT?
Last October, at Aurora’s Jonathan's Restaurant, Newmarket
resident Paul Dawkins tried to set a record to get himself into the
Guinness Book of World Records.
The record at that time for carving a pumpkin was 24 seconds
but Dawkins believed he could do it faster.
As president of Sculpture Connections, he has created some
incredible sand and snow sculptures all over the world.
He held the record for building the world's largest sand sculpture, a design that covered six acres and needed 70,000 tons of
sand at Wasaga Beach.
At the Jonathan event, he carved and painted pumpkins that
were to be sold with the money donated to children's charities.
Did he break the record?
WHAT DO STUDENTS CARRY IN BACKPACKS?
Many Aurora students, both elementary and secondary, with
packs strapped to their backs, look as if they are about to set out
on a month-long safari into the wilderness instead of going to
school for the day.
Backpacks seem to have become a status symbol as the bigger and more fully packed it is must mean something.
It's almost as if there is a competition as to who can carry the
largest and heaviest backpack.
In the old days, students carried a couple of books home in a
schoolbag for their homework and everything else was kept in a
locker at the school.
It is doubtful today if the students know exactly what they have
in their backpack which begs the question, what do they carry in
their backpacks?
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THE AURORAN, Week of February 19, 2008 - 17
Town budget talks
back to square one
Senior Scape
From page 1
large shortfall.
At a recent general committee meeting after a long
discussion and on a 5-4
vote, it was agreed to
approve an increase in the
tax levy by a dollar amount
of $460,000, or two per
cent, and that the additional
funds be specifically marked
to address the capital funding shortfall.
The philosophy, according to the motion, would be
carried forward for future
years for council consideration.
When the committee
report came to council last
week it was debated all over
again.
Some councillors suddenly realized that if they
adopted the committee
report and recommendation
which had been approved
by the committee, they
would be making a budget
decision before the budget
was finalized.
Staff members confirmed
By BRIAN WARBURTON
New cookbook
is now on sale
An excellent work just published by the Aurora Seniors
Association (ASA), is ‘Treasured Recipes’ which is a book
described precisely by its title.
The work was directed by a committee consisting of Fran
Cohen, Susan MacDonald, and Virginia Ciufo and chaired by
Marie Leone, all of the ASA.
Recipes in a book of this nature have been tried and used
on countless occasions and often are passed down through
families for generations, which points to a fine pedigree, and
a diversity of culture and lands of origin.
The book which costs $10 and is a fundraising project for
the ASA may be obtained at the following locations: Aurora
Seniors Association, 5 Municipal Dr., R & R Revisited/The
Auroran, 95 Edward St., Sunrise Senior Living, 3 Golf Links
Dr., all located in Aurora.
For those who appreciate a well-illustrated book, the work
of Thoreau MacDonald, the only son of J.E.H. MacDonald, a
Group of Seven artist is featured, and combines beautifully
with the text to form an entity.
A ‘Super Bid Euchre Tournament’ has been scheduled for
Sunday, Feb. 24.
Registration is at noon and play commences at 1 p.m. The
entry fee is $5 and a grand prize of $100 awaits the winner.
Members and non-members are welcome, partners are
not necessary, and eight games of eight hands will be played.
For further information call 905-727-3123, ext. 3611, or
speak with Marilyn Munslow, Bill Wharton, Eldene Hall, or
Virginia Ciufo, or visit the centre and enquire at the Reception
Desk.
This event is expected to be well attended so please be
early and ensure your tournament entry.
The ASA invites all new members who joined in January
to a 'LET'S GET ACQUAINTED' meeting, which is planned
for Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. at the centre.
Some seats are still available for Tchaikovsky’s Ballet &
Orchestra, “Swan Lake”, Mar. 6, but the booking deadline is
Feb. 22, so if this ballet is irresistible, please make your reservation soon.
Another great show that cannot fail to attract your attention
is “Beauty and the Beast” at Stage West Mar. 19 and the
booking deadline is Mar. 1.
Ballroom dancing lessons are available in a registered
town program, available Tuesday evenings from 7.45 p.m.You
must register for this course at the reception desk.
The addition of a third bowling lane at the centre makes
bowling more accessible.
Without a doubt, this easy-going pastime will get you moving and start the process of getting your body in shape for
spring.
The cold and snow challenge us still, but like the crocus in
the garden, seniors should be ready for the first good weather, and carpet bowling gently fills the bill.
The chess club confirms the starting date of the Round
Robin Chess Tournament is Mar. 11, beginning at 6 p.m.
which is the regular chess club time.
Please sign up for the tournament on Tuesdays at the centre, from 6 p.m. and stay and enjoy chess until 8.45 p.m.
You may sign up on the day of the tournament, but your
entry cannot be guaranteed.
There is no charge for this tournament, except a $1 activity fee, which purchases a full day of activities for members.
Non-members may participate and are allowed a total of
three visits after which, they must join the ASA.
Library gets Film cheque
The Aurora Film Circuit presented the Aurora Public Library
with a cheque for $4,500 last
week in Aurora.
The donation represents the
group's proceeds from 2007 and
fulfills its mandate to support outof-budget programming at the
library while providing local film
enthusiasts with an alternative
film experience.
Film Circuit Chair Jane Taylor
gave the cheque to Aurora
Public Library Board member
Elizabeth Bishenden.
The presentation was part of
the Aurora Film Circuit's regular
season, accompanying the
screening of The Bodybuilder
and I, a documentary by Toronto
filmmaker Bryan Friedman.
The Aurora Film Circuit is a
volunteer initiative committed to
enhancing the arts and cultural
scene of Aurora.
It is a devoted body of local
film enthusiasts, hoping to provide the community with an
alternative experience in cinema
through the screening of independent, critically-acclaimed
Canadian and International
films.
As a registered, not-for profit
partner of the Film Circuit, a division of the Toronto International
Film Festival Group, Aurora is
one of many communities
across Canada taking part in
this film-outreach program.
Lara Dekkema pulls another draught during official
opening ceremonies at TK’s Restaurant and Pub,
which replaced Charlie FitzWhiskey’s at the corner
of Yonge Street and Edward in Aurora’s south end.
Tina Kular has taken over management of the
premises and she and staff hosted dozens of
people at the opening last week.
Auroran photo by David Falconer
Independent sold
to Rogers Cable
From page 1
Jim Irvine, who founded
Aurora Cable more than 40
years ago was quick to
respond.
"We are proud of the successful cable operations we
have built in and around
Aurora and there isn't a more
logical or higher-quality service provider than Rogers who
could take ownership of
them," he said. "Given the
common borders of our companies' cable systems and
Rogers' expansive array of
information, communications
and entertainment offerings,
this is a tremendous opportunity for our customers and for
our companies alike."
Rogers
Cable
Communications Inc. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of
Rogers Communications Inc.,
a diversified Canadian communications and media company.
Rogers Cable's digital twoway network passes approximately 3.6 million homes in
Ontario, New Brunswick and
Newfoundland, with 64 per
cent basic penetration of its
homes passed.
Rogers pioneered highspeed Internet access and
now 41 per cent of homes
passed by its cable networks
are Internet customers while
64 per cent of its basic cable
customers subscribe to
Rogers' high-speed Internet
service.
With 59 per cent digital
penetration, Rogers Cable
offers a leading selection of
High
Definition
TV
programming, an array of
Rogers On Demand services
(including Video on Demand
(VOD), Subscription VOD,
Personal Video Recorders
and Timeshifting channels),
and an extensive line-up of
sports and multicultural programming.
In addition it operates
more than 450 Rogers retail
stores, including one in
Aurora at the corner of Yonge
Street and Dunning Avenue.
For a historic look at ACI,
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that if the report was adopted, it was a budget decision
and if there was concern,
the issues should be
deferred for further budget
discussion.
Councillor Grace Marsh,
who had introduced the
motion at the general committee, argued that the issue
had been fully discussed
and approved by a majority
of members and should
stand, or otherwise council
was starting all over again.
She was supported by
Councillors Evelyn Buck,
Bob McRoberts, Alison
Collins-Mrakas and Wendy
Gaertner.
Councillor Al Wilson
argued that new information
was available and with the
possibility of a six per cent
regional tax increase there
was a need for more
debate.
That concept was supported by council resulting
in a deferral on a 5-4 vote,
after Councillor Gaertner
went to the other side.
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Aurora Cable: last of the independents
Many newcomers to Aurora
may use the cable TV services
of ACI or more recently internet
and phone service, but know little about the company.
It was in 1964 when Jim
Irvine started construction of
Aurora Cable TV with towers
located at the west end of Ridge
Road in what was then King
Township.
It was a family business and
the intent was to remain small.
Irvine believed his small
company could service Aurora
and Oak Ridges and submitted
an application to the Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) and was
granted coverage for that area.
He went door to door making
his pitch for seven crystal-clear
channels for $4.75 a month.
Service started in 1965 and
by the end of the year had 350
subscribers. At that time only the
basic service was provided
which included channels 2 to
13.
Up to that time TV reception
in Aurora was spotty even with a
rooftop antenna. Toronto stations were received quite clearly
and in the evenings Buffalo stations could be received on channels 2 and 4.
When Barrie went on the air
with channel 3, it blocked out the
two Buffalo stations even with a
trap on the antenna, so the
arrival of Cable TV was a blessing.
In 1974, Aurora Cable
moved into an old house on
Yonge Street, just north of
Cousins Drive.
The general office was located on the ground floor with a
small studio and one camera on
the second floor.The house was
later acquired by Bell Canada
and demolished to make way for
a new Bell building.
By January, 1980, Irvine
could see that cable television
could provide more than just a
cable service.
He joined the Canadian
Cable Association and participated in a survey to find out the
viewing habits and desires of
subscribers.
Aurora was selected as the
test area.
Two senior students in the
Computer Science program at
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
came to Aurora to canvass
homes. By this time Aurora
Cable had 4,500 subscribers
and was still offering the basic
service.
Four additional channels
were available at that time for
subscribers with a converter
and it was planned to add
another five channels when the
desires of viewers became
known.
It was expected that Pay TV
would be available by 1981.
But it wasn't until February,
1983, that Pay TV became available in Aurora with subscribers
having a choice of three channels at a cost of $15.95 per
month per channel.
By September, 1989, with
9,500 subscribers, Aurora Cable
had outgrown its Yonge Street
location and moved to more
spacious accommodation on
Industrial Parkway South where
they are currently located.
With the larger building,
there was new equipment and
programming. By this time
Aurora Cable was transmitting
on 31 channels including four
Pay TV channels, a community
programming channel and an
Ad channel.
With the growth of the cable
companies across Ontario,
municipalities decided that the
cable companies should pay
the same as Bell Canada for
stringing their lines along road
right-of-ways which would have
increased the cost to Cable TV
subscribers.
It was suggested cable companies pay $1,000 per mile,
plus $100 per home connection, if the connection required
stringing a wire across a municipal roadway, with lower rates if
the lines were buried.
At the time Bell Canada paid
five per cent of gross revenue to
Ontario municipalities for the
right to string wires along and
across municipal roadways.
As many cable companies
leased Bell poles they argued
that they paid Bell for the service which was supported in the
courts on the basis the proposed charge by the municipalities was double taxation.
By April, 2005, Aurora
Cable, now known as Aurora
Cable Internet, was a provider
of high speed internet services
throughout Aurora and Oak
Ridges, as well as a cable service, selected FCI Broadband as
its strategic partner for the
development of its new telephone service.
FCI would serve as ACI's
major gateway to the telephone
network in the GTA. The new
service would complement
ACI's existing communication
services and would be available
to both residential and business
customers.
ACI planned to launch a
standard feature telephone
service complete with portability, 911 and 411 services as well
as an advanced digital telephone service and be competitively priced.
With the uncertainty of the
power supply, ACI proposed
installing three wind turbines
and a container to store batteries as a backup power supply to
maintain service for its many
subscribers, which is still pending.
Community programming
on Cable 10 has come a long
way since being mandated by
CRTC in the early days of cable
TV, which required cable companies to provide a community
access channel to carry local
programs different from those
provided on commercial TV.
Coverage of council meetings, municipal elections, local
events, sports, special events
and a variety of local programs
were telecast featuring people
and places to highlight the community.
It let people know what was
happening down the street and
around the corner.
None of the community programming would be possible
without volunteers before and
behind the cameras and many
co-op students from local high
schools take advantage of the
opportunity to gain experience,
and others volunteer as they
have an interest in the community.
Now, Aurora Cable, if the
application by Rogers is accepted, will become part of the giant
Flowers
by Terry
operation, and the final independent cable company in the
country will be no more.
Aurora Cable Internet has
been the centre of controversy
at Aurora Council meetings
recently taking up a considerable amount of staff and council's time and energy, when the
decision was made by the
Committee of Adjustment and
the Ontario Municipal Board.
The issue is primarily
between the company, now
being purchased by the megachain Rogers, and the Ministry
of the Environment regarding a
noise impact study as a condition of approval, and such study
is underway with no time limit
imposed.
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