WHERE TANNING IS OUT OF THIS WORLD Sean Herbinson (905) 751-0666 Your Aurora FIRST TAN FREE “HOUSESOLD” NAME SWIMWEAR by BIKINI INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY 905 AESTHESTICS 727-1941 BEACH ZONE 2 ALLAURA BLVD., Aurora’s Community Newspaper (BY MCDONALDS) York Group Realty Inc. Vol. 3 No. 8 Week of Dec 3, 2002 905-727-3300 Started at 17.7% Garbage shift brings budget hike to 9.3% An $800,000 transfer of funds from ond draft January 14. Aurora to the Region of York helped Money is expected to be found with- councillors shave budget increases in the Central York Fire Services budg- from a proposed 17.7 per cent hike et and the Leisure Services budget. down to under 10 per cent Saturday. The fire department, entering its sec- The money had been earmarked to ond year as a combined service cover costs of picking up garbage in involving Aurora and Newmarket, will Aurora, but that service is being cost more than $10 million, of which assumed by York Region. more than $4 million will be charged to Councillors agreed taxpayers will still Aurora. pay for the service, but it will show up It was noted that had Aurora on a regional bill rather than a local remained as a "stand-alone" depart- one. ment, the bill would have topped $5 The nine-member council met in the million. Volunteers were ready, willing and able Sunday as Hillary House hosted its annual day-long session to have its first look Town staff may dip into reserve funds Christmas party at the historic location on Yonge Street. Waiting for the throngs are, in the at the town's proposed 2003 budget, set up for that purpose to bring the rear, left to right, Kathi Legge, Sydni Legge and Carol Wake. Up front are Crystal Inrig and and before the session was over, had proposed tax increase to the line Trisha Melnik. Christmas events continue at the house next week. See the coming events on removed more than $1 million worth of requested by councillors. Page 2. Auroran photo by Naomi Tobin items, including the $800,000. Once the second draft has been More than $100,000 was taken from approved, the budget is expected to the library budget as councillors, in a go to council's general committee in narrow 5-4 vote, elected to keep the February. Collins Cres. likely to be new library closed on Mondays. Taxes are based on the assessment Councillors, facing a 9.3 per cent of your property. Residents probably increase in the town's tax bill, sent received their new assessments in the treasurer Allan Evelyn back to his cal- mail last week. repaired a year earlier culator with instructions to attempt to If it went up in the neighbourhood of bring the figure down another three 10 per cent, it's probably close to being So many streets, so little money. struction in 2004. complete the design for the points. accurate. If not, there are ways to That's the problem facing Aurora During the Open Forum portion reconstruction of Ridge Road They will find out if he was success- question it. Council as members try to decide of the meeting, Rebecca Beaton during 2003 with possible recon- ful when they tackle the budget's sec- See the story on Page 3. on the capital road reconstruction told council members that 20 struction in 2004. program for the next 10 years. years ago council had agreed to Several delegations have review traffic flow and safety on attended recent meetings com- Richardson Drive. plaining about the condition of She said council had carried out their roads. a traffic study in July, 1985, and South end landmark Last week, council endorsed a nothing had been done since staff report that Henderson Drive then. be reconstructed from Yonge Council referred the issue to the Street to Lee Gate and Child Traffic Safety Advisory Board to Drive in 2003. review the history of the road. The Henderson Drive project Jim Day, a resident of Ridge will soon disappear includes an extension of the trunk Road for the past 17 years, Motorists entering Aurora from in the late 1950s and early 1960s With the coming of regional watermain to provide for the west appeared before council to com- the south on Yonge Street are due to the development of government the wells and the water zone pressure to be joined plain about the condition of that greeted by a large water tank Regency Acres and the Sterling water tank along with an under- with the east pressure zone at south Aurora street. with the name "AURORA" paint- Drug plant, there was a need to ground reservoir on Orchard Yonge Street and Industrial Staff provided a series of options ed on the side. improve the town's water distri- Heights Drive were transferred to Parkway. ranging from full reconstruction in Not for long. bution system. the region. Due to pressure from residents 2003, to leaving the road alone. The landmark is about to disap- Constructed by the town in 1958 With changes in the water distri- of Collins Crescent, council The report also noted that Ridge pear as it is no longer in service the tank held half a million gal- bution system and the construc- agreed to reconstruct the cres- Road was not included in the 64 and the demolition permit was lons of water. The water was tion of a new tank on Ridge cent along with Ottawa Court in projects listed in the proposed 10- issued recently to Priestly pumped to the tower from wells Road, the Aurora tank was taken 2003 with funds borrowed from a year capital road reconstruction Demolition Inc. of Aurora with a near the Community Centre. out of service a few years ago, reserve account to be repaid a program. low bid of $55,484.85. The tank provided floating stor- Regional officials have assured year later. Day said residents had only Vic Priestly told The Auroran the age for daily fluctuations in the town that the demolition of Originally, Collins and Ottawa asked for a phased program. huge tank would likely come demand and emergencies and the tank will have no effect of had been scheduled for recon- It was finally agreed staff would down in a week or two. the weight of the water produced summer water restrictions in the With the rapid growth of Aurora the pressure in the pipes. town.

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CONTINUING past at Hillary House Every Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 7 p.m., free Imagine a December of Wellington, in the heart Christmas. restoration and operation of internet training for seniors over 60, sponsored by Elder evening in a magnificent of Aurora. All proceeds from the Hillary House, one of Connections. For further information, call Barbara at Victorian house, aglow with Seating is limited and evenings' entertainment will Canada's finest examples 905-727-8808. candles and oil lamps, must be reserved in help the Aurora Historical of Victorian Gothic Revival decked with cedar garland, advance by calling 905- Society in its continuing architecture. DECEMBER 7 alive with story and song, 727-4015. Cost is $10 per Watch the film "Mr. Deeds" on a big screen and munch and filled with the tempting person, which includes on a pizza at Dinner and Movie for all 11-14-year-olds, aroma of Christmas bak- refreshments. DAMIR VRANCIC at the Aurora Community Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost ing. This year's program will $3 per person. Call 905-727-3123 extension 528 for Such an evening awaits feature a trip back in time LAW OFFICE details. as Hillary House National to 1913 as Dr. and Mrs. Historic Site presents a Hillary discuss the presents BUSINESS LAW, DECEMBER 7/8 program of Christmas sto- they have purchased for REAL ESTATE, Theatre Aurora sponsors the CBC dramatic reading of ries and music, Saturday each of their eight children. WILLS & ESTATES Charles Dickens' classic "Christmas Carol", with music, and Sunday, December 7 Music by piano and violin, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newmarket and 8, at 7:30 p.m. along with carol singing by 905-841-6411 December 7 at 8 p.m. and the Factory Theatre in Aurora Hillary House is located at the audience, will help set December 8 at 2 p.m. Maureen Brosnahan, Mary 15372 Yonge Street, north the mood for a memorable Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 Lawless, Ken Lloyd and Mayors Tim Jones and Tom Taylor are the readers. The Voices of Joy Community Choir and the Hill Top Bell Ringers will provide the HOME OF THE WEEK music. Call 905-898-3000 for ticket information. * * * * The Hillary House Players present a concert of read- ings and music and a chance for you to sing at 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-8991 for tickets at $10 each.

DECEMBER 8 Art Auction, hosted by the Bereaved Families-York Region and Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers, at St. Andrew's Valley Golf Course, 368 St. John's Sideroad in Aurora. 12.30 p.m. Further informa- tion at 1-800-969-6904; 905-853-5514; or 905-727- 8228. * * * * Meet artist D. R. Laird and view some new releases at Biggs Gallery on Yonge Street, next to the Trio $384,900 Restaurant, from 1 to 3 p.m. Winter scene paintings on view include "Last Minute to Play", "Sleigh Ride", "Ice SOUTHWEST AURORA - OVER 3,000 SQ.FT.!! Beautiful home has main floor office! Hardwood floor in living, dining & family rooms! Elegant Dancer" and "Winter Splendour". Marilyn Redvers separate dining room! Family - size kitchen has walkout to deck, fabulous hot tub & lovely yard! DECEMBER 9 Other GREAT HOMES Aurora Seniors annual Christmas Tea and Gift Exchange at noon. There will be a variety of savory sandwiches, cheese and crackers, veggies and dip, pickle tray, variety of cookies, Christmas cake, hot apple cider and tea and coffee. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for non-members.

DECEMBER 12 Enjoy the Christmas displays of Aurora by joining the Aurora Seniors and tour the town starting at 7 p.m. Bus leaves from and returns to the community centre where $379,000 $385,000 cookies and hot cider will be waiting. Fee is $2 and seat- A REAL GEM IN CENTRAL AURORA FABULOUS RAVINE LOT IN ing is limited. Call 905-727-2816 to register. WITH INGROUND POOL! CENTRAL AURORA! Renovated kitchen has many built-ins & is open Well maintained home on a sought-after court! to family room! Windows, roof, garage doors & Gleaming hardwood floors! Large kitchen with DECEMBER 13 furnace have all been replaced! Loaded with walkout to deck overlooking ravine! Finished walk- Join the Aurora Seniors to catch the Christmas spirit as extras! Hardwood! Finished basement! Beautiful out basement has rec. rm. with fireplace & bar! they travel to Buffalo to enjoy the Living Singing private lot! Christmas Tree. Depart at 2 p.m. from the Community AURORA’S 2002 Centre returning around midnight. Cost for members $68 and $73 for non-members. Call 905-727-2816 to Business Person of the Year register. * * * * #1 in Aurora Sales Rep - 2001 * Christmas Luncheon Buffet at the Legion, 11.30 a.m. to Top 1% in Canada - 10 Yrs. 2 p.m.. $12 per person. Reservations will be accepted Over 75% Referral Rate for parties of six or more.

DECEMBER 13/15 $499,000 $549,900 Carols by Candlelight, Aurora United Church. 7.30 p.m. Selling Aurora Wheelchair accessible; nursery and toddler care avail- ELEGANT CONDO... able. For More Than GREAT OPPORTUNITY ears! BUNGALOW TOWNHOUSE! IN ST. ANDREWS ON THE HILL! 12 Y Show-stopper! Hardwood on main level! Immaculate home...approx. 3100 sq. ft.! Large DECEMBER 13/14/15 Stunning dining rm. with cathedral ceiling! principal rooms! Terrific kitchen has walkout to The Aurora Opera Company will perform the Canadian Open concept kitchen/great room with walk- yard! Cozy family room with fireplace adjoins out to deck! Finished w/o basement has 4th kitchen! Main floor library! Lovely south views premiere of the musical stage version of Frank Capra's bedroom! Overlooks green space! over greenbelt! timeless Christmas story "It's A Wonderful Life". Joe Likuski plays the lead role of George Bailey, the part made famous by Jimmy Stewart in the movie version. With a cast of 55 from the Aurora area, the company was unable to find suitable accommodation for the pro- duction in Aurora, so it will be staged at the Newmarket “Proud to be living Theatre. For ticket information call 905-953-5122. and working in Aurora” Associate Broker Network *FOR YOUR COMMUNITY REALTY DECEMBER 17 Last issue of the Auroran before Christmas. Publication will resume with the issue of January 7, 2003. 905 Call 727-3154 DECEMBER 21 14799 Yonge Street, Aurora Adult Christmas Party at the Legion. 8 p.m. DECEMBER 22 Legion Members Family Day Christmas Party. 11.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Complimentary lunch at noon. Santa aurora arrives at 3 p.m. AURORAN Week of Dec 3, 2002 - 3 Your assessment driving you crazy? Aurora property owners a good look at the assessed assessment roles to set should now be in possession value and the information municipal taxes for each of their updated property that comes with the notice. property, and each property assessment notice. If the assessed value is class has its own tax rate. All Ontario properties were close to what you would The value shown on your reassessed as of June 30, have expected your house to assessment notice may 2001. sell for in June, 2001, you will result in an increase or a The notice shows the esti- likely be content. decrease in property taxes mated value of your property If it isn't, you might want to for 2003, depending on the and your school support des- contact the Municipal needs of the municipality. ignation. Propert Assessment If you are still unhappy with Property owners should take Corporation (MPAC) to your assessment, you may request reconsideration of wish to file a formal appeal your assessment, but you with the Assessment Review Volunteers should have a good reason Board. for doing so. Both the MPAC and the ...a...a holidayholiday shoppingshopping are needed You may want to check with property owner will be asked neighbours who own similar to attend the appeal hearing for kettles type homes or engage an and the board's decision is independent appraiser to final. WWonderlandonderland As the Christmas season provide an estimate of the Appeal deadline is March approaches, the call goes value of your home in June, 31, 2003. There are specific out again. 2001, and compare the value application forms and associ- Volunteers are needed in with the assessed value. ated fees in the appeal Aurora to handle the DECORATING On average, property val- process. DISCOUNT SHOES SPARKLE PHARMACY Salvation Army kettles at ues increased 13 per cent in To find out more about your WORKS! various locations throughout York Region from a high of assessment, call the MPAC the town. 14.8 per cent in King to a low toll-free at 1-866- 296-5722. And once again - has it Bring this ad in of 10.4 in Newmarket. For further information on the % CHARMIN really been 18 years? - Aurora is the second lowest appeal process call toll-free to receive Bathroom Tissue Councillor John West is SAVE 50 at 10.9 per cent. 1-800-263-3237 or 416-314- coordinating the kettle drive $ off Regular 8's All municipalities rely on the 6900. Patio Doors? in Aurora and he needs an 10 or Double 4's SALE ENDS DEC. 31 hour or two of your time to Financing available any assist in this worthy cause. steel toe $1.99 It's the time of the year work boots when the Salvation Army Sale ends Saturday, more than ever needs the participation of all Aurorans (Expires Dec. 7/02) Dec. 7/02 to contribute time, material offerings and caring for fam- BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS ilies in need. 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Poor Richard

Trees disappear but who cares?

Trees are important to people, As they help to clean the air, But they are cut down all over, And very few seem to care. -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

Just recently two mature trees were chopped down on Yonge Street in front of the Liquor store. The reason given was so that people could find the store, as if that was needed. We're of the opinion that if the store was at the bottom of Lake Ontario, people would find it. A promise has been made to replace the trees in another location, but that remains to be seen. Bet you a nickel you can't guess where this band was set up when this photograph was taken. Before A few years ago a similar wanton destruction took place on Yonge Street in front of the new Canadian Tire store when we get to the answer, here are the members: Don Gilkes (piano); Norm Storey (bass); seated at rear, a row of mature trees were destroyed. Charlie Williams, Ray Ouran, Bill Ransom and Richard Eaton. On drums, Lloyd Gilkes. The three seat- Other than a couple of letters to the Auroran about the loss ed at the front are, left to right, Jim Willis, Lee Barwick and Dave Johnson, son of our good friend, Ada of trees in front of the Liquor store, the incident was soon Johnson, who lives on Connaught. Location? Hang on - it's the Graystones Restaurant on Yonge. forgotten. This included members of council, as the issue wasn't even raised. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR During the preparation of the site plan for the addition to the Resthaven Nursing Home, there was some discussion on council about saving trees, but that was after some trees Honour to serve vets: student had been destroyed prior to the approval of the site plan. Granted the trees were on private property and property To the editor, My name is Lindsay for the Legion for the last six Winners should show some owners should have some rights, but consideration should Hunter. I am 17 years old. I years. I have sung at the honour and compassion to also be given to the streetscape and the public good. Re: Week of November attend Dr. G. W. Williams cenotaph and dinner. the veterans who served us Just recently in Newmarket a developer chopped down a 19th, 2002, Marlene Secondary School. I, myself feel the same way during the wars. tall pine tree in the interests of development, without notice Parkinson letter I have been volunteering as you, Ms. Parkinson. In closing I would like to to the town or with the town's approval. say, It has been a great The area residents rose up in dismay at the destruction of honour to volunteer my the tree and went to council. time and devote myself to Newmarket councillors listened and admitted the tree the war veterans. should never have been chopped down, but said there was Winners offers every little they could do in preventing a developer from destroy- Lindsay Hunter ing trees to make way for homes. Aurora The town's planning application with the builder clearly stated that no trees were to be chopped down, but the ED. NOTE: Winners charity equal options responds. Read on. builder, with the recommendation of a professional land- scape architect, decided the tree should come down. To the editor, together and presented the As such, we are an official Newmarket staff is looking at ways to add teeth to a local local Legion with a store corporate sponsor of tree bylaw now being prepared that would work in coordi- We would like to take this donation. Sunshine Dreams for Kids, nation with the region's tree bylaw. opportunity to address At the Winners Merchants Fashion Cares and The “Aurora’s community newspaper” It's based on a model bylaw recommended by the Ministry statements published in International home office, Cure Foundation. of Natural Resources. The Auroran regarding poppy boxes were distrib- In addition, WMI has con- Published weekly by The Residents are concerned that while the town is working on Winners support of the uted throughout the build- tributed to a variety of local Auroran Publications Inc. its tree bylaw, developers will take the opportunity to destroy Aurora Legion's poppy ing, generating further cor- initiatives across Canada At 75 Mary Street, Aurora, L4G 1G3 other trees that may be in the way of development. drive. porate donations. including the Aurora The town plans to hold a public meeting after a 60-day Winner Merchants Winners Merchants Christmas Parade. Owner & Publisher comment period before passing the tree bylaw and a form International (WMI) International prides itself on I deeply regret any misun- Rosemary Schumaker being an involved corporate derstanding over our corpo- Editorial of a permit system. receives requests from Ron Wallace At least it's a start and that's more than Aurora is doing. numerous charitable organ- citizen. rate policy. Dick Illingworth On November 28, 1991, York Regional Council adopted a izations to display donation Our corporate giving pro- We are proud to be a Photography boxes in the Winners gram is an investment in member of the Aurora com- Matt Haggerty tree bylaw to protect the cutting of wood lots on private Naomi Tobin property, and we wonder why they bothered. stores. our communities, in our munity and are dedicated to Display Advertising The regional official plan calls for 25 per cent forest cover Rather than choosing one children, and in our future. being a good neighbour. Bob Ince but in 1985 it had dropped to 14 per cent. charity's donation box over WMI's corporate contribu- Kathy Bitove tions are dedicated to David Margolis Production There have been no recent reports as to the percentage of another, we offer all chari- Cynthia Proctor forest cover in the region and with all the growth, young chil- ties an alternative option to assisting families, women President, dren will be lucky to see a tree. raise funds and awareness. and children in need. Winners All Departments Volunteers are welcomed 905-727-3300 In July, 1993, the Cardinal Golf Club submitted the first Facsimile Machine application for an exception to the tree bylaw. to stand in front of the 905-727-2620 King Township, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Winners stores to speak to E-Mail Christmas Fair [email protected] Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority had no objection to the customers as they enter cutting of three acres of trees from a 15-acre woodlot to and exit the store in an Editorial policy enlarge the golf course. effort to generate dona- Opinions expressed by colum- tions. nists, contributors and letter Regional Council granted its approval following a public was a success writers are not necessarily meeting for what they claimed was a minor exception to the During the weeks leading those of the Auroran. Letters up to Remembrance Day, To the editor, ing events in Aurora so must include name and phone bylaw. this is the opportunity we completely and satisfactori- number, although number will Other exceptions were granted to golf courses, but appli- not be published. Names may offered to Legions across The Catholic Women's ly. cations from Georgina farmers, who wanted to reclaim land be withheld assuming a com- Canada, including the local League of Our Lady of Our "Fair" was very suc- pelling reason to do so. Letters for farming, had their applications rejected. Aurora Legion. Grace Parish, Aurora, wish- cessful in every way and may be edited or refused. All Finally after considerable discussion, on June 27, 2002, contents protected by copy- We were happy to support es to thank you very much we appreciated your letting regional council agreed to review the region's tree bylaw to right. Aurora veterans and cadets for your coverage of our the public know of our Advertising policy determine if it discriminates against farmers. The committee on Saturday, November Seventh Annual Christmas event as there are many Publisher is not liable for slight has not yet reported. changes or typographical errors 9th, as they sold poppies in Fair and Artisans Crafts Christmas bazaars being The review should be much more extensive and should that do not lessen the value of front of our store. Sale on November 16. held at this time of year. an advertisement. Disputes include all municipalities. The associates of the We know that we can must be brought to the attention But that takes political will and that's the one ingredient that always count on your Sheelagh Reynolds of the publisher prior to the fol- Aurora Winners also lowing edition. is missing. pooled their own funds newspaper to publish com- President AURORAN, Week of Dec. 3, 2002 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

Statistics suggest prosperous Aurora

Recently, Council, through the Economic Development Committee, received a report from our Economic Development Officer, Dino Lombardi, updating the committee and Council on the Town and the Region's business and industry statistics. As of October, 2002, employment growth in Aurora had reached 17,156. Since 1991, Aurora has increased its employment base by 5,600 jobs, a 34 per cent increase. Employment projections in Aurora include the fol- lowing growth projections: 2006 - 19,000; 2011 - 22,000; 2016 - 26,000; 2021 - 30,000; 2026 - 33,000. As Aurora grows, we need to concentrate on our business growth to be able to offer our residents the opportunity to live and work in their home town. Other statistics of interest include: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR * while York Region's population growth was 2.6 per cent in the first six months of 2002, Aurora's population grew by 1.4 per cent. * - demographics of our population show: Wording may be poor, Age York Region GTA Canada

0-5 7.3% 7.5% 6.8% 6-21 22.6% 20.7% 21.4% but the intent was clear 22-34 18.2% 20.3% 18.2% To the editor, 1997 it was stated that a statements at the same does" and I believe that Mr. 35-54 34.4% 31.8% 31.6% review should be done peri- council meeting he states Illingworth's statement is 55-64 8.5% 8.6% 9.4% The more that I read and odically. that in the Municipal Conflict inflammatory to myself and 65+ 9.0% 11.2% 12.6% hear about my failed attempt Mr. Illingworth has also of Interest Act nowhere is Councillor Vrancic. to review Aurora's Code of stated that my motion was there reference to For me to ask questions at These statistics demonstrate a younger popula- Ethics the more I know that inflammatory and that "Perception" as a conflict. Council meetings is a coun- tion which translates to higher demands in family perhaps my wording of the "MORE or LESS" I suggest- Also, nowhere did I ask that cillor's right and was part of types of facilities and amenities. motion could have been bet- ed that current and past Election Campaign the reason that I was elect- However, trends suggest that by 2026, the ter. councillors and staff were Donations should be ed. Region's senior population will increase four times As Dick Illingworth states, unethical in their dealings banned. These questions have in over 2001. "It was poorly worded and with developers. I simply asked that if a some cases been asked of This will have a critical effect for services includ- inflammatory". Poorly word- Nowhere did I say that nor member of Council accepts me by the residents of ing health, community and social services. ed, Yes, inflammatory, hard- did I intend that anyone such a donation from a Aurora and they would like * Within the context of the GTA, Toronto makes up ly. would think that. developer or company that the answer. 47 per cent in population, while Peel has 20.1 per Yet the second motion When the words "MORE or does work for the Town and Does that mean that these cent and York stands at 15 per cent. Durham (9.9) made was asking for a LESS" are used by Mr. an item appears on the residents "see evil in every- and Halton (7.4) make up the balance. York is the review of the Code of Ethics Illingworth to me he is using Council agenda dealing with thing that council does"? seventh largest municipality in Canada. by a committee made up of his interpretation of what I that developer or company Again, I admit that my * Compared with Aurora's employment growth, in residents. said. that the council member wording was poor but the spite of the economic slowdown, York Region has This motion was not poorly Perhaps he could have should declare a conflict of intent was not. realized 5,000 new jobs in the first half of 2002. worded. said "Perception" yet in his interest. * Small business is strong, both in Aurora and in When the Code of Ethics statements referring to Lastly, I "do not see evil in Nigel Kean the Region. Approximately 95 per cent of the busi- was originally passed in Councillor Damir Vrancic's everything that Council Councillor nesses in York Region employ fewer than 50 employees. * Aurora is proud to be home to some of the top private sector employers in the Region with com- panies like Magna International, the top employer Great parade, but messy in the Region with 10,200 employees, and Quebecor World, the twelfth highest employer at To The Editor; increasing population in with the appropriate level of town if more would do the 1,200 employees. regard to trash cleanup; service. These basic serv- same. * The Human Resource Development Committee You were right about the one just has to walk around ices are what people see I hope people will think (HRDC) estimates York Region's unemployment whole population of Aurora town, or stroll through our and judge us by. about that before they toss rate in June 2002, at 6.3 per cent. This is lower showing up for last parks to see that! If the Town will not proper- their trash on the ground. than comparable rates of Ontario at 7.0 per cent Saturday's parade, and I guess with that many ly manage this problem That is the only way things and Canada at 7.6 per cent. they left all their trash people out you have to then we will have to act our- will change, if we all stop * A total of 8,237 job vacancies were advertised behind them! expect litter, most people selves. and think first before we through HRDC during the first six months of 2002 I have lived all my life in are too lazy to look for a When I am out at the park act. compared with 16,387 in the same period last this town and cannot trash can. I don't under- with my dog I regularly pick year. believe the way it is being stand why they cannot up trash left lying around, it Michael Dickie * House sales in Aurora remain constant from treated lately. hang onto it long enough to would be a much cleaner Aurora 2001 (303) to 2002 (295) from January to June, I took a walk up Yonge St. get rid of it properly. however the average house sale price has gone with my dog early Sunday There seems to be more Bayview extension "intrusion" from $315,290 to $359,907. The average house morning, the day after the than enough waste baskets To the editor, been, left undisturbed. price across the Region went from $309,200 to parade and was shocked at around town, and I don't A great debt of gratitude is $344,936. the amount of garbage the really believe that more RE: Bayview Avenue exten- owed to residents and envi- It is interesting to note that in all other dwelling spectators left behind them. would do any good anyway. sion. ronmentalists who fought long re-sales types, Aurora was lower in cost to that of I saw everything from cof- It is more a problem with My husband and I are sad- and hard to protect this area the Regional average: fee cups and candy wrap- attitude. You care enough dened to see the opening of from human consumption. There are a number of other interesting statistics pers to mini pizza boxes about your environment not the Bayview Avenue exten- Thankfully, most of their that can be found in the mid-year Economic & and flyers everywhere. to litter it, or you do not. sion. efforts have been achieved. Development Review for 2002 available through It has been obvious over This problem has been This permanent intrusion into York Region. the last few years the Town getting worse and I do not wildlife and onto land could Mary Swan has not kept up to the see the Town responding have been, and should have Aurora 6 - AURORAN, Week of Dec. 3, 2002 BouquetsBouquets Part Two & Old phone book provides &BrickbatsBrickbats By DICK ILLINGWORTH a history trip to the 1950s BOUQUETS to the anonymous woman who sent a $500 By KEITH KINCAID of the Criminal Code and let us know that although he cheque to the Aurora Legion after reading in wasn't familiar with every subsection he could look The Auroran that some poppy fund boxes had NOTE: Last week, former Aurora resident them up fast enough if we ever got in trouble. That was been stolen. Keith Kincaid began reminiscing after he pur- good enough for me. chased a 1955 Aurora telephone book at a As the war years passed, the town became more BOUQUETS to the Aurora Tigers hockey team for provid- nearby auction. His story continues this relaxed. The Korean War came along and Canadians ing excellent Junior A hockey to Aurora fans. To week. served there, but that conflict was not a matter of date the team is unbeaten in 21 games and defending the homeland of a large section of the holds a solid lead in the North Division stand- I guess I was not very good about things when the Canadian population. Louis St. Laurent and Dwight ings. war ended in Europe. When the shooting stopped on Eisenhower, with their laid-back styles, were in charge. May 8 I figured there would be celebrations of some The town and province hung on to its British heritage BOUQUETS to 10-year-old Amy Tahmizian of Aurora on sort up town so I skipped Grade 5 to see what was with considerable vigour even as the population was coming first in all but one of the track and field going on. Not much, as it turned out; the celebrations undergoing change. events at Aurora Heights Public School last were to come later. In 1956-57 I was editor of the student newspaper at summer. She placed second in the standing But on returning to school I was scolded by Miss the University of Western Ontario when it carried an long jump. Genevieve Robinson and held in detention after class. editorial questioning the value of the monarchy in the Duty obviously included taking no shortcuts of the sort Canadian political system. This was newsy enough that BRICKBATS to members of the Aurora Leisure Services I did. it made the Toronto daily newspapers. Advisory Committee for failing to attend The high school cadet corps and its marching trumpet The reception from the Aurora townsfolk was frosty meetings without notice or vacating the band were a focal point of after-school activity, perhaps when I returned briefly during a school break. What meetings early leaving the committee more so in Aurora than in other small towns. sort of poisonous education was I getting? without a quorum and unable to make recommendations to Long after the war the cadets remained front and cen- The one person who thought it somewhat amusing was council. As council appoints committees, they can unappoint tre. The three most senior teachers, principal Jack history teacher Adams who was prepared to cut a little the members who regularly miss meetings. Knowles, vice-principal Norm Johnson and history slack for free-thinking youth. (Aurora Monarchists no teacher Wilf Adams, were all veterans of the First doubt would have been pleased to hear that in London BOUQUETS to Ken Elmer of Aurora for his letter to the World War and perhaps pulled rank on use of available the local Birks store returned fire by cancelling its cam- Auroran of his memories of Aurora, while he spare time. pus advertising.) was growing up. He recalled how active the This created barely-hidden conflict with teachers who As to my views on that subject now, I don't really have downtown was in those days and listed sever- coached sports teams and expected equal access to any. I find more important subjects to write about when al retail stores that were located in the down- the students. I fire off e-mails to my MP. town core. His letter will bring back a lot of memories for old- The new high school on Dunning Avenue, opened in time Aurorans. 1952, had a rifle range in the basement although I do not recall it being used very much while I was there. Editor's note: Keith, hearing his piece had been BOUQUETS to Peter Miller and all the gang at McDonald's C Squadron of the Queen's York Rangers was locat- divided into two parts, assumed it all ran last week, for continuing McHappy Day to raise funds for ed in the armouries in the town park and the cadets so he sent another installment to act as Part 2. In Ronald McDonald Children's Charities of had a loose association with that reserve army group. reality, the next installment will become Part 3 and, Canada, and to all the community leaders and Periodically there would be an inspection by an offi- we believe, there is enough to carry through to Part celebrities for volunteering their time and to all cer of the Rangers. Every summer a dozen or so 4. Stay tuned. Keith spent his adult career with The the generous McDonald customers. cadets went off to Camp Ipperwash. C squadron was Canadian Press (CP) news agency, retiring seven always looking for recruits among the older students, years ago after 18 years as president. A year later BRICKBATS to members of Regional Council for unani- offering pay for parades a night or two a week. I signed he ended his "moonlighting" activity as chairman of mously approving a request to the the International Press Telecommunications province to grant Vaughan one more up both for camp and the militia. Council. He can be reached at regional representative due to growth. It The town was a very law and order place. There sim- [email protected] will bring their membership to four, while Aurora has only one ply wasn't much crime, whereas these days the pages representative, along with three other municipalities. A com- of weekly newspapers in many rural towns are sprin- plete review is to be carried out next year, but the review kled with stories of local burglaries, car thefts and should have been carried out before approving increased some violence. CRIMINAL membership in isolation. In the early 40s, Aurora had one policeman, Fisher Dunham, and I don't recall him having much to do. DEFENCE BOUQUETS to Newmarket Mayor Tom Taylor for being the In the town's dry days there were several bootleggers, BAIL YOUNG only representative on regional council making including one on Temperance Street, of all places, but OFFENDERS a spirited objection to what he termed a "band- they seemed to be tolerated as a convenience to local imbibers. aid" approach to the representation issue. He WILLS, REAL suggested a complete review and only And it would have been unthinkable that a town ESTATES ESTATE approved the Vaughan request when he received assurance lawyer of the 1940s would proclaim on his office win- Susan E. Tucker dow that criminal law and young offenders were his from regional council for a complete review next year. FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public specialties. LAW 905 727-7775 BOUQUETS to Mike Ingrosso, the genial innkeeper of the The 1955 phonebook shows that Fish Dunham was Tuscany Banquet Centre in Aurora for having still on the job and the force had grown to a total of his bountiful curly hair cut off to raise $1,000 for four, home numbers posted for all. the Sick Kids Hospital. A customer challenged Bill Langman was second in command and I recall his Mike to do it for $500. Mike replied if he made annual visits to the high school. He would wave a copy ONUMENTS BY it $1,000 he would do it, and he did. M HOMPSONS Like a good neighbour, T A New Approach to Memorial Design. * Granite markers and monuments State Farm is there. * Cemetery lettering and restoration * Bronze markers and vases * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities * Portrait Etchings PETER VIRTANEN, CLU FAN MAN SAVES YOU MONEY! 220 Industrial Pkwy S. Unit 37 Let us light up your life with a Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed (Across from Aurora Hydro) Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments Aurora, ON • Table Lamp 905-727-8400 GREAT • Floor Lamp GREAT 905-727-5421 PRICING • Ceiling Fixture SELECTION 29 Victoria Street, Aurora L4G 1R1 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario • Out Door Lights Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of 905 CALL FOR HOURS 220 INDUSTRIAL PKWY., S., AURORA r841-2832 Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. AURORAN, Week of Dec. 3, 2002 - 7 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Code of Ethics: The Auroran should print whole silly thing To the editor, what if anything had changed have to worry about...it is stu- The Oath says 'shall disclose for more than 30 years. My reading of the oath of office in the way we govern our- pidity. I believe that. any pecuniary interest, direct or The business is advertising. is that one cannot make money Once we had a councillor selves. I picked up a copy of the indirect'. No advertising revenue ...no by accepting bribes...selling named Ron Simmons...a very It hasn't. Town's Code of Ethics. I It doesn't matter if Ron or stories to read. favours...or be paid for voting in irreverent fellow. It says: "I solemnly promise thought if I was going to argue Rosemary publish this That he should not be able to favour of a particular With a big fat cigar stuck in his and declare that I will truly, faith- with anyone about its merits I paper...so long as he discloses compete for the business that project...that would be malver- face, he drove around town col- fully and impartially, to the best ought to at least know what it his interest and abstains from keeps the paper alive is not a sation for sure. lecting mail. He delivered of my knowledge and ability, says. voting, he is not breaking his price the law requires him to Evelyn Buck package mail as well. execute the Office of Councillor It is five pages long. I never got oath. pay. Aurora During elections, if you had a to which I have been elected in past the preamble. A few years ago Jag Bhaduria package delivered you would this municipality, that I have not I think The Auroran should was elected to the federal Unique gifts receive a campaign leaflet from received and will not receive print the whole silly thing so that Parliament. for All Birthdates Ron...if not...no leaflet. any payment or reward, or the community can see what After a few events came to Area’s Largest Selection of Royal Canadian Mint Products Ron was also a butcher. Every promise thereof for the exer- occupies the attention of some light he was expelled from the year (pre-union) the town cise of any partiality or malver- members of council. Liberal Party and the govern- “Investment” Quality Stamps, Coins & Paper Money Full Selection of Accessories for Stamp & Coin would give their employees a sation or other undue execu- While we pay millions of dol- ment benches. Some won- Collecting Materials for Beginner to Advanced Collector turkey at Christmas. tion of such office, and that I will lars in taxes to Toronto where dered why he was not removed We had two butchers in town disclose any pecuniary interest, we have no representation, from office. NEED EXTRA CASH? then. direct or indirect, as required by while we are "fined fifteen mil- The reason is simple. He was We Buy Stamps, Coins, Gold, Silver, Paper-Money, Militaria The purchase of the turkeys and in accordance with the lion dollars in taxes" by the neither hired, appointed nor Drop in for a Free Estimate alternated between the two Municipal Conflict of Interest government whose work we do commissioned...he was elect- businesses. Act." at the municipal level, while the ed by the only people who had 905-895-8457 The town employees were Councillors-elect cannot take same government makes a the authority to elect him...that Royalty Nmkt 16700 Bayview #16 (at Mulock) also, in the main, the town's vol- their seats until they have total screw-up of the Ontario is by the people on the voters' unteer fire brigade. sworn that Oath before a Hydro Service which was the list for that election. There was no secret about the Commissioner of Oaths and arguably the best in Canada, Subsequently he was unseat- BOOK YOUR turkey purchase. It would be witnessed usually by a cere- and while they spend money ed...through another election. CHRISTMAS pointedly discussed in council. monial gathering of citizens. advertising the injustice of the Simply put...the law does not FUNCTION AND NEW YEAR’S EVE Ron would abstain from vot- Given the force of law behind federal government dumping allow any interference with the NOW ing. it, it is hard to know how the on the provincial government, rights of the voter. Italian Restaurant Except for the occasional dis- public could be better protected we have people occupying Even the conflict of interest act ` paraging comment by an from malversation (corruption) seats on council who have places the onus on a com- DINNER ENTREE employee's wife about the amongst their elected officials. nothing more on their minds eePurchase any dinner entree at reg. price plainant to take court action ee & receive another dinner entree town's fowl generosity, the fact I visited Owen Slingerland, but how to clear the field for the against an elected councillor. rr of equal or lesser value for FREE that Ron Simmons would get York Region's former Medical next election. and pay for it, too. It is hardly Maximum value $16.00. Valid towards Dinner. FFNot valid on holidays or special dates. Valid only with this ad. Dine in only. some business from the town Officer of Health, in his office There is nothing in the law that encouragement. Expires December 21, 2002 was never, to my knowledge, once. The walls were covered says a person in business, hav- The Auroran is not an under- questioned by any citizen. with posters bearing wise old ing been chosen to represent ground newspaper. Everyone 15150 Yonge St., Aurora (905) 751-0986 Nor should it have been. sayings. The one that stuck in the community on council, gets it. Wellington St. N Hours:

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York Regional Council on Regional Council, the criteria for gaining Gwillimbury and has started the process West said. extra seats, future Whitchurch-Stouffville, to ask the Ministry of Mayor Tim Jones is councils could be like all of whom have one Precision adjustment dial The Gel Ink Pen Municipal Affairs to Aurora's only represen- Toronto with 44 council representative like allows you to set the grip for designed for your approve granting the tative on the regional members, based on the Aurora, to discuss the superior writing comfort. pocket, and beyond. City of Vaughan an addi- body of 19 people. projected population of whole issue of represen- OPEN SUNDAYS tional representative on West described the the region. tation on regional coun- regional council. many attempts made by He suggested that a cil and he would take 219 Main St., South Aurora Council rejected Aurora to gain an addi- formula be developed in the Aurora resolution to Newmarket. On the proposal last week. tional representative which each area munic- the meeting. 905-895-8057 Five of the area munic- without success, while ipality have a minimum ipalities must support Markham has added two of two and a maximum the region's action in representatives and of four members on order for the government Vaughan one prior to regional council. to consider the region's last week's Vaughan Mayor Tim Jones said SEASONS GREETINGS request. request. he had arranged a Aurora councillors made West expressed con- meeting with the may- it clear they weren't cern that if growth was ors of King, East interested. Council supported a motion by Councillor Grand Opening Prime Rib of Beef John West that the at 330 McClellan Way au jus province be asked to CD’s carry out a complete MOVIES review of all representa- $ 99 % Movies & $ 95 tion on regional council 2. 50 OFF Games Book your Only HENDERSON DR 13. due to growth over the for 7 days . on Sale Christmas years and deal with the New Releases % Parties many imbalances that X C $3.99 for M CLELLAN WAY 25 OFF currently exist. 2 Days BATHURST The Town of Georgina, for example, has fewer Fillet of Sole people than Aurora but Giant Video Store In a flavourful Garlic & Butter sauce has two sitting members 330 McClellan Way, Unit 2, Aurora 905-727-0138 $ 95 Only 11.

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TRIO Family Restaurant (South East corner Mosley &Yonge Sts.) 905-15171 Yonge St 905-727-4073 Don’t Drink & Drive AURORAN, Week of Dec. 3, 2002 - 11 Part 2 After a tough start Big Brothers soars Following a difficult eight In June, 1980, Yvon April of Big Brothers and $1,737 for night, enabling the re-hiring years since the Aurora Thornhill was named Big Big Sisters. of a part-time secretary. Rotary Club brought the Big Brother of the Year. It so hap- Council denied the grant on The Aurora Tigers hockey Brother movement to Aurora pened the date the honour the basis the agency team declared December 18, in 1969, the group expanded was announced was his Little received funding from the 1983, as Big Brothers Night to cover York Region. Brother Darwyn's 13th birth- region, although regional and in addition to the atten- It went from a part-time day. funding had been greatly dance of Big and Little operation to a full-time and Maple Leaf hockey star Ron reduced. Brothers, Aurora citizens Aurora residents Sheila and John Clarke received then back to part-time due to Ellis was in attendance at the By December, 1982, Big were invited to be a Big an early holiday gift this week with a cash wind- lack of financial support. awards luncheon at the Brothers of York were in Brother for a Day and take a fall from Ab Cox Pontiac Buick GMC in Aurora. In March, 1977, Laurie Aurora Highlands. financial difficulties. All Little Brother on the waiting Having just finished signing a deal on an auto- LeBlanc was hired as part- Towards the end of 1981, recruiting was halted and the list to the hockey game. mobile, things got a lot better when John and time executive director. At both Big Brothers and Big part-time secretary was let By the 14th annual meeting Sheila netted $2,000 by dialing into the "Ring In & that time the agency was Sisters of York were experi- go. Counsellors were put on in April, 1984, it was Win" hotline. Plans for the windfall? That's easy, located in two rooms in the encing financial difficulties. restricted hours. At the time announced that the agency said Sheila, "Christmas shopping". The "Ring In Church Street School with a Dr. David Ruegg, Big the agency had 102 matches had bounced back from the & Win" program runs to January 13, 2003. part-time secretary and two Brother of the Year, appeared and 33 boys on the waiting financial difficulties and part-time counsellors. before York Regional council list. LeBlanc was given a stand- There were about 80 match- to seek aid for both agencies. For awhile it appeared the ing ovation for his work for es with several young boys He said Big Brothers was agency would have to return the organization. BEFORE still on a waiting list. facing a budget deficit of to a part-time operation. Much of the success was In 1978, LeBlanc was $6,500 and Big Sisters Although corporate dona- attributed to the weekly bingo you INVEST a single appointed full-time executive $6,000. tions were down, the 1983 in Richmond Hill, a golf tour- director and planning was ini- Appeals were also made to bowl-a-thon, with the Good nament and the annual Bowl tiated to put the agency on a area municipalities. The Brothers as honourary chair- for a Boy. PENNY! sound footing to handle the request to the municipalities men, and individual dona- The agency also received a Make sure that you have your growing needs of the region. was based on the number of tions enabled the agency to $15,000 grant from the "Exit Strategy" in place. What is an exit The annual "Bowl for a Boy" Little Brothers and Little continue on a full-time basis. Ontario Trillium Foundation strategy? It tells you what to do in each of the was expanded to other Sisters in each municipality. The events in Newmarket to assist in a recruiting cam- three possible outcomes of investing: regional bowling alleys and Fourteen young boys and and Richmond Hill raised paign. became the agency's major 11 young girls from Aurora $21,000 for the agency. In 1985, the local location 1 - Your investment goes down. fundraiser. were involved in the pro- Big Brothers hosted bingo for Bowl for a Boy was 2 - Your investment goes up. Other events were arranged grams, and the request was games in Richmond Hill to changed from Newmarket to during the year for Big and based on percentage of the help the agency out of their the Aurora Bowl. Between 3 - Your investment stays the same. Little Brothers, such as curl- total number in the region. financial difficulties. the Aurora Bowl and the ing tournaments, barbecues As a result, Aurora was Over 13 Saturdays the Markham Bowl a total of Knowing what you will do in each of these and picnics. requested to grant $867 for agency averaged $1,000 a $21,000 was raised. scenarios is your Exit Strategy. Your exit Something different was strategy is one part of your overall tried during school break in 'PERSONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY' March, 1985, when Big which includes four distinct parts. Your Aurora promoted Brothers and Big Sisters in Personal Investment Strategy will minimize partnership with Upper Canada Mall sponsored a the downside of investing while putting your- table tennis tournament self in a position to maximize the upside. including several challenge Find out how in a New Special FREE via CD and video matches, of which one was REPORT entitled "How to Develop a Aurora Mayor "Overhand Dynamic 'Personal Investment Strategy' that Aurora Council received a future copying purposes. will be arranged on the Smash" Dick Illingworth Works in All Markets". report from the Economic The committee recom- completion of the survey. against Newmarket Mayor Development Committee mended the production of a Lack of transit along the "Topspin" Ray Twinney. The last week without comment new promotional CD as a Industrial Parkway has score was kept secret. Call our 24-hour Toll Free recorded Hotline or debate. priority in next year with been an ongoing concern Since then, Big Brothers of at 1-866-256-0706 The town's video is being appropriate funding includ- for most major employers. York, still an Aurora based and enter ID# 1020 updated with revisions ed in the 2003 budget. The committee also agency, has never looked suggested by committee Meanwhile, the committee agreed to take a more back. This report is courtesy of Lawrence Watts, Investment Advisor, members. noted, York Region Transit proactive role in promoting Dundee Securities Corporation - Member CIPF A copy for reviewing is is carrying out a survey of Aurora to the film industry expected in the near employers for the purpose as a suitable location for future. It is proposed to of following up on key tran- filming, in conjunction with obtain 30 to 40 copies as sit concerns. the Aurora Chamber of well as the DVD format for A meeting with employers Commerce. Breakfast with Santa No more cookies and milk for Santa Claus. Now it's pancakes. Installation and take down The 1st Oak Ridges Pathfinders (a division of of Christmas lights Girl Guides) is raising funds South of King sideroad call Bill: 416-657-4377 for an upcoming internation- North of King sideroad call Ian: 416-772-5746 al trip, and part of the pro- gram will include a "Pancakes With Santa" breakfast. The event will be held Sunday, December 15, at Back Pain? the Aurora Legion, with two Aurora, ON – According to a recently released back pain relief report, sittings, the first at 9 a.m. most back pain sufferers have no idea how to eliminate their pain. and the second at 11. Some use heat, others ice. From sleeping on the floor, to pillows Cost is $5 per person or underneath the legs, back pain relief techniques vary. But thanks to a $15 for a family of four. The free report, local back pain sufferers finally know exactly what to do. To get a copy of the free “Back Pain Relief Report”, call toll-free, 24 hour group will also accept dona- recorded message tions for the food bank. For tickets, call 905-773- 1-888-433-3244 4930. 12 - AURORAN, Week of Dec. 3, 2002 This Auroran in the hunt for gold

By CHRISTINE WOODLEY months of the year. I couldn't do this without the Aurora's Mark Heese support of my wife, Janet, OVER 500 wants to turn Bronze into and my children." BOOKS Gold. To help the kids under- IN STOCK The beach volleyball play- stand what Dad's up to, er won a bronze medal in Heese takes digital home GIANT the 1996 Atlanta Olympic movies and e-mails them ALLPAPER SALE Games and has one singu- home. W lar goal: a gold medal in "My son, Mitchell, who's SAVE Athens in 2004. almost four, really loves Heese, 33, who has lived watching them," Heese 40% in Aurora with his wife and says. two children since last year, To limit his travel stints to makes his living on the three weeks, Heese made Beach Volleyball pro tour, five trips back and forth to travelling to tournaments Europe this year. and qualifiers throughout Clearly, Aurora is a refuge the year. for this Olympian. At home, he trains at "We chose this town Timberlane's fitness facili- because we got such a ties and makes countless good feeling when we appearances at schools, drove through the first award ceremonies and pro- time. Then, when we visit- motions for the Canadian ed Town Hall to get some Olympic Committee. more information, (Mayor) The medal, an obvious Tim Jones was there to source of pride, is some- meet us. That was it - we'd thing Heese loves to share. made up our minds!" "I see it as an opportunity Mark Heese So what's ahead between to inspire," he says. "I smile Beaches in Toronto I necessary to allow him the now and Athens? when I think of the looks on looked over and saw a time and money needed Lots of training, both children's, and even group playing volleyball on for training and prepara- physical and mental, adults', faces when they the beach. I said to tion. including lots of time on see it and touch it. That's myself, 'now there's what I Volleyball Canada, the the sand to gain his "sand what it's for - to share and really want to do'." Canadian Olympic legs". to give inspiration to peo- One game led to another, Committee and a private And more appearances ple." and soon Heese had part- facility called Beach Blast and promotions, school So, how does a Canadian nered with John Child and provide support, along with visits and medal showings. get involved with Beach qualified for the 1996 Timberlane in Aurora. Mark Heese is busy, but CROSS Volleyball? Games. But the most intangible, make no mistake - he's Heese chuckles, and As good luck would have but meaningful, support totally focused on his goal. admits he gets "Jamaican it, the sport was named an comes from his family. And, while the bronze Bobsled Team" compar- Olympic event just as "I have two young chil- medal makes him proud, isons and jokes all the time. Heese and Child were he can't wait to show it dren, and tournaments Purchase "I was a canoeist in my climbing the world ranks. mean I'm away four along with a gold. teens and one day while I Heese is quick to point a was paddling at the out the support system

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On ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. an average of 16,170 bylaw will be the 905-895-8057 vehicles per day, and responsibility of Aurora the posted speed limit is staff for the east side 80 km/hr. of Bathurst and King Between Kennedy and Township on the west. Jaguar Gymnastics Skating results Aurora Skating club mem- Jaime Stephenson 4th (fl. 3). NOW TAKING bers achieved the following Preliminary Ladies A - results at KIS competition in Meaghan Jones 5th (fl. 7), WINTER REGISTRATIONS Keswick last weekend: Ruby Lee 3rd (fl. 8). Pre-Juvenile Ladies - Pre-Preliminary 2 Ladies B - Chelsea Kerr 5th, (fl. 3). Allie Sutton 2nd (fl. 2), Amy Pre-Juvenile Men - Tavish Thompson 1st (fl.1). Armstrong 4th, (fl. 1). Pre-Preliminary 1 Ladies B - Junior Bronze Ladies A - Classes start Dec 9th Ariel Kwan 2nd (fl. 9). Amber Bowman 6th (fl. 4), Pre-Preliminary 1 Ladies A - Emma Hayzelden 3rd, (fl. 6), Emma Slimkovich 3rd (fl. 3), Sara Gray 4th (fl. 5). • Parent & Tot Jordana Goldman 4th, (fl. 4). Junior Bronze Ladies A • Recreational & Pre-Preliminary 2, Ladies A Elements - Emma Hayzelden - Maya Goldman 1st, (fl. 2). 2nd (fl 1). Competitive Pre-Preliminary 1 Men - Senior Bronze Ladies - Erin • Birthday Parties Caden Armstrong 2nd, (fl. 2). Thomas 7th, (fl. 3), Jenna Preliminary Ladies B - Porteous 6th, (fl. 6), Lauren Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, pre-competitive, competitive, adult programs, Amanda Jamieson 3rd, (fl. 2), Cooper 1st (fl. 4), Carolyn and birthday parties. Jacqueline Miklovich 2nd (fl. 4), Armstrong 2nd (fl. 5). 6 Vata Court, Unit 6 & 7 (off Edward) 905 841 7598 2 blocks east of Yonge, AURORA AURORAN, Week of Dec. 3, 2002 - 13 Incredible hockey team stretches streak Make it 22. 2nd Period The Aurora Tigers Junior A AUR: Godfrey (Goheen, hockey team added two Doucette)11.48 more victories to their 3rd Period lengthy unbeaten streak AUR: Minchella over the weekend, by virtue (MacDonald, Gilbert) .23 of a 6-4 win Friday night AUR: Goheen (Skwarchuk, over Pickering and a 4-3 Christie) 4.07 come-from-behind victory PICK: Gilbert (Hampton) Sunday afternoon in Orillia. 5.39 The squad has lost only AUR: Goheen, (Minchella) two games so far this sea- 14.18 son, and in their streak, 21 PICK: Franklin (Hampton) of those 22 games are victo- 16.27 ries. PICK: Gilbert (Wright, York) Sunday, the Tigers met the 16.51 Couchiching Terriers who AUR: Brenner (Skwarchuk, were determined to break Olden)19.20 the streak Aurora has been riding and to try to get back into a winning way for them- selves. Self-Defense Aurora's Lance King, play- ing his second complete LESSONS game in goal since Chris That Can Whitley sprained his thumb Save Your Family’s Life! two weeks ago, was solid when he needed to be. The Terriers opened the scoring late in the period with a power play goal, but that was quickly answered by Steve Downie. Only 15 seconds remained in the period when Downie scored Wendel Clarke signs autographs for fans in Aurora Friday night. the tying marker. Tigers to tie the game early Streetsville Derbys earlier The Tigers outshot the open in the third, with Jesse Olden finished the elf-defense starts Terriers 13-11 during the in the frame. that day. Pickering taking the game to scoring and gave the Tigers with awareness, period. Just as the game was Aurora was looking to get Aurora. the win. Spreparation and Aurora seemed to turn on winding down and the local some revenge on the The Tigers went two up on The Tigers welcome the prevention. We teach a the jets during the second crowd was looking forward Panthers, as they are one of a goal by Jamie Minchella, Couchiching Terriers Friday comprehensive self- to overtime, Rob Godfrey two teams who have defeat- defense course that can period, coming up with a set up by Scott MacDonald for the second game of a arm you with the tools number of excellent scoring managed to find the back of ed Aurora so far this sea- and Jeff Gilbert, then home and home series. you need to keep yourself chances. the twine on a beautiful shot son. extended the lead to 4-1 on Game time is 8 p.m. at the and your loved ones out Mike Thomson, playing net from Matt Christie at the A nervous Lance King, a power play goal by Scott Aurora Community Centre. of harm’s way. When it for the Terriers, was without point. again replacing Whitley, Goheen, set up by Sam This will be the first of a comes to self-defense Friday night, the Tigers found himself down a goal you never want to think, a doubt the big difference in Skwarchuk and Matt three-game weekend, which "It will not happen to us." this game, making some welcomed former Toronto only 41 seconds into the Christie. will see the Aurora travel to Instead, you say, "I hope incredible saves to keep it Maple Leaf Wendel Clarke game as Pickering capital- Pickering added their sec- Huntsville Saturday night it never happens, close. to the ACC as he dropped ized on a goalmouth scram- ond goal of the game before before heading to Vaughan but if it does we know Aurora jumped into a 2-1 the official puck for the ble. Scott Goheen's second goal Monday night to play what to do." lead on a power play goal game between the Tigers Tigers managed to tie the of the game and his fourth against the Vipers. Let us help you be pre- scored by Jamie Minchella, and the Pickering Panthers. game on a goal by Jeff point of the evening gave TIGERS 6 pared and safe. set up by Derek Doucette Clarke, honourary chair- Gilbert, set up by Scott Aurora a 5-2 lead. PANTHERS 4 Class size is limited, call us today. and Matt Bahen but the man of the Children's Safety Goheen and Sam Two quick power play goals 1st Period Terriers tied the game on a Village Committee, spent Skwarchuk, before the peri- by Pickering closed the gap PICK: Gilbert (Gaden, power play goal near the the entire time between the od ended. to 5-4, but an empty net goal Chandler) .41 halfway mark of the period. first and second periods It was a different story in by Jordan Brenner, set up AUR: Gilbert (Goheen, Couchiching went ahead 3- signing autographs. the second as the Tigers by Sam Skwarchuk and Skwarchuk) 3.06 2 before the end of the peri- Meanwhile, police and fire were all over the Panthers, od, even though they were officials were on hand to outshooting them 16-3. outshot 20-8. support the village, soon to A power play goal by Rob Aurora kept the same type be constructed at the Godfrey, set up by Scott Fixer Uppers 905 of intense pressure on the Bruce's Mill Conservation Goheen and Derek 727-7144 Terriers throughout the third Area, southeast of Aurora. 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AURORA LODGE 148 - F.L.T. 11 (Mike Froio Masterclean Contracting & 3G,4A Frazer Klein 3G Adam Stock 3G Devin Andrews Cleaning SMITTY'S PAINTING & DECORATING 3 (Alex Strapp Bantam AA (2) vs Newmarket (4) 1G,2A Danny Phair 1G,1A Adam Wood 3A Karl Domes Bantam AE Gallaugher Contracting 3G Chris Ramsay 2A Sam Millette 2A Benjamin Promaine Cal Simmonds 2G Nolan Rundle 2A 1A Robert Sottille 1A Brendan McNeely 1A) TILEMAS- Viking Fire 1A) AURORA CABLE INTERNET 2 (Patrick McMurray TER 6 (Adam White 3G Bob Haralampopoulos 1G,2A Midget A B&M Produce 1G Connor Ryeland 1G Michael Sanita 1A) Bantam AA (0) vs Ajax (5) Jordan Moffitt 1G David Grabowski 1G Chad Coley 1A Dome Interiors Minor Midget A (2) vs Orillia (2) Alex Esposito 1A Jeremy McIvor 1A Scott Whitehurst 1A Midget AA RBC JUNIOR TIGERS 4 (Mike Roberts 1G Alex Munn 1G,1A Corey Hopkins-Straker 1G Ryan Kines 1G Jason Patrick Collings 1A) Summer's & Smith Meaghan Keslick 1G Mike Nealon 1G,1A Josh Finlayson Zemanovich 1A Ryan Murphy 1A Craig Waites 1A Reed 1A Alistair Bogart 1A) EDWARDS-MURPHY PAINTING Neagle 1A TILEMASTER 8 (Bob Haralampopoulos 3G,1A Graham League Games & DECORATING 2 (Christian DiVencenzo 1G Brendan Coote 2G,2A David Grabowski 1G Chad Coley 1G Alex Novice A (0) vs Georgina (2) Murphy 1G Chris MacDonald 1A) Minor Midget A (7) vs Newmarket (2) Esposito 1G Adam White 2A Trevor Hargrave 2A Jeremy Reed Neagle 2G,2A Ryan Kines 2G,1A Craig Murphy McIvor 1A Patrick Collings 1A Scott Whitehurst 1A) Novice A (2) vs Newmarket (5) D-MAC FURNITURE 2 (Nick Whelan 2G) SMITTY'S 1G,1A Corey Hopkins-Straker 1G,1A Keith Mitchell 1A ASA ALLOYS 2 (Andrew MacDonald 1G Cameron Ethan Benson 2G Eric Perrin 1A Jody Nonnewitz 1A Reid PAINTING & DECORATING 2 (Geoff Harrison 1G Greg Ryan Murphy 1A Kari Paivio 1A Jamie Marton 1A Lynch 1G Tristan Benson 1A Jayde Woodruff 1AScott Sisson 1A Ryan Hughes 1A Haralampopoulos 1G Alex Strapp 1A Derek Smith 1A) Barber 1A) Minor Midget A (7) vs Newmarket (1) Novice A (6) vs Bradford (1) EDWARDS-MURPHY PAINTING & DECORATING 2 Adam White 3G Kari Paivio 1G,1A Jason Zemanovich DIAMOND GROUNDSKEEPING SERVICES LTD. 4 Matthew Roy 3G Ryan Hughes 2G Ethan Benson 1G (Matthew Aleksich 1G Brendan Murphy 1G Cameron 1G,1A Reed Neagle 1G,1A Ryan Kines 1G,1A Matt (Jake Warden 1G,1A Joe Verdugo 1G,1A Carter Jensen Dylan Woyslaw 1A Jody Nonnewitz 1A Graeme Allison Buchanan 1A Michael Damecour 1A) SLATER STEELS - Cundari 1A PJ Speciale-Plouffe 1A Andrew Jamieson 1A 1G Matthew Bloom 1A Derek Smith 1A Erik Burrow 1A) 1A Eric Perrin 1A Marshall McGaffey 1A STAINLESS 1 (Sam Caldwell 1G Anthony Pusateri 1A) Craig Waites 1A Jamie Marton 2A Keith Mitchell 2A BETZ CUT STONE LTD. 3 (Andrew McGovern 2G Mike Laprocina 1G Michael Sotoadeh 1A David Boom 1A Novice A (0) vs TNT (2) ATLAS SPECIALTY STEELS 4 (Dylan Brennan 2G Midget A (2) vs Bradford (3) Jacob Manson 1A) Steven Logue 1G Chris Porter 1G Zach Ashfield 1A) James Morgan 1G Steve Black 1G Sean McCartney 1A Novice AA (1) vs Barrie (3) JUNIOR TIGERS 2 (Mike Roberts 2G Alistair Bogart 1A) BETZ CUT STONE LTD. 4 (Mike Laprocina 1G,1A Mitchell Harris 1G Jesse Bentolila 1A Kyle Spicer 1A Midget A (6) vs Newmarket (7) Michael Sotoadeh 1G,2A Andrew McGovern 1G Cody AURORA CABLE INTERNET 9 (Patrick McMurray Chris Amato 1G,4A Mark Johnson 2G,1A Ryan Angotti Riddell1G) TILEMASTER 4 (Bob Haralampopoulos Novice AA (1) vs Uxbridge (7) 3G,4A Fraser Kegel 4G,1A Joe Doucher 2G,1A Connor 2G,2A Sam Battaglia 1G,2A Jason Lupo 1A Trevor 1G,1A Chad Coley 1G Jeremy McIvor 1G Alex Esposito Brett Wilson 1G Taylor Chick 1A Dylan Sikura 1A Ryeland 1A) CHEVALIER CHRYSLER 4 (Ryan Rojas 2G Williams 1A 1GMichael Vertolli 1A Adam White 1A) Scott Gray 1G Tyler Flanagan 1G) Novice AA (1) vs Georgina (4) Midget AA (2) vs Uxbridge (1) CAA CENTRAL ONTARIO 8 (Ryan Mansbridge 2G,1A Taylor Chick 1G Brett Wilson 1A Minor Bantam Geoff Campbell 1G Ian Gabel 1G Joey Leo 1A Andrew Kari Paivio 2G Daryl Clark 2G,1A Robert Danis 1G,1A AURORA HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE 4 Robertson 1A Mark Scriver 1A Mike Keon 1A Andrew Beal 1G Eric Arnold 1A) ASA ALLOYS 3 (John Minor Atom A (5) vs Bradford (0) (Jesse Gattellaro 2G,1A Stephen Pitts 1G,1A Keith Stinson 2G Jayde Woodruff 1G Ryan Comerford 1A Scott Matthew Mears 2G Josh Beaton 1G Brandon Pedersen 1G Bradford 1G Joel Stock 1A James Weber 1A) JUNIOR Midget AA (2) vs Richmond Hill Barber 2A Jeff Seymour 1A) Spencer George 1G Blair Cuthbert 2A Eleeza Cox 1A TIGERS 2 (Kevin McCreedy 1G Paul Magill 1G Brett Mike Keon 2G Ian gabel 1A Geoff Campbell 1A Jamie Hawkins 1A Brett Matthews 1A Daniel Howie SO Scott 1A Jake Teel 1A David Petrasovic 1A) I.O.O.F. 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