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He shoots, he gleans

There’s more to some Aurora hockey teams than simply play- ing hockey. The Aurora Tiger Minor Peewee ‘A’ hockey team gleaned more than 40 bushels of carrots, potatoes, beets, cauliflower and broccoli at the Round the Bend Farm in King Township recently. York Region Food Network arranged for distribution of the fresh produce to the Aurora Food Pantry and Yellow Brick House. Music

If you like music, you’ll want to be at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School Thursday, Dec. 15. Bands, choirs and ensembles from that school, as well as The big guy in red was back in Aurora Saturday night and he was welcomed by crowds estimated at more than 30,000. Aurora Grove and Highview Aurora’s annual “Under The Stars” Santa Claus Parade went off on schedule with more than 70 floats and a plethora of Public Schools will perform in a music. For more parade pictures and a history of Aurora’s Santa Claus Parades, please see Page 6. For this week only, community concert beginning at Bouquets and Brickbats and a smattering of Letters to the Editor have been moved to Page 8. 7 p.m. Auroran photo by Rob Schuetze This event sells out, so early attendance is advised. It’ll cost $5 to get in, unless you’re under 12 or a senior citi- zen. Then it’s $3. Council rejects child-care centre Proceeds are shared by the participating schools for the ben- Aurora Council has rejected a employees at the Town Hall. rooms” which were under-uti- Councillor Phyllis Morris efit of their music programs. plan by Councillor Evelyn Buck The concept would have cost lized, she suggested a childcare asked what “suite of rooms” in to house a child-care centre for councillors their second floor facility be investigated. the Town Hall were under-uti- offices. Councillors questioned if lized. Council voted 6-2 last week to childcare was a municipal Buck replied the three rooms Bayview bus route oppose the idea. responsibility as it was covered set aside for councillors’ use with Earlier, Councillor Buck indi- by provincial legislation, and desks and telephones, as they cated she wanted to establish a asked about cost and the number weren't really needed. reinstated by GO child-care centre in the building of employees who were residents She said she seldom used the for pre-school children of town of Aurora as taxpayers shouldn't rooms and the intent of the cen- Complaints from passengers inally started “partly because of employees. be asked to subsidize children of tre was to retain employees and who lost GO Bus service on the lack of local transit services”. She said a sensible employer employees from other areas. she was looking at it from a Bayview Avenue in Aurora recent- “More close consultation will always have regard for the Buck said day care was a mother's perspective. ly have been solved, at least tem- should have occurred between well-being of the workforce. local or regional responsibility Councillor Nigel Kean pointed porarily. GO and YRT staff,” he said. “We She added Aurora was locat- and the centre would operate at out the rooms are well used by Citing a breakdown in commu- are taking measures to correct ed in a highly competitive area cost so no subsidy would be some members of council to nications between GO and newly- these issues so they do not occur for municipal employees and as it required. receive e-mail and reply to phone formed York Region Transit, GO’s again and we apologize for the was a relatively small municipali- Councillor Damir Vrancic calls from citizens on town busi- Gary McNeil, Managing Director, inconvenience that has occurred, ty it was not always possible to noted the proposal was Buck's ness. said “we will continue to route the but will use it as valuable insight to compete with larger municipali- opinion as there had never been It was also noted that few 5.25 a.m. GO bus out of the the way we plan future service ties financially, so other ways had a request from staff seeking such employers want a child-care cen- Newmarket terminal down changes and communicate them to be considered to retain a facility. tre for employees in the same Bayview Avenue to Wellington. to the community.” employees. He added that it put staff into facility because it affects their Passengers along Bayview will Bayview area passengers sud- As the town's workforce was a conflict of interest situation as work habits. continue to be picked up along the denly found themselves without young, energetic and ambitious they were being asked to report The Buck proposal was way.” transportation to the city recently, with many having young children on an issue from which they defeated with support coming McNeil said that route was orig- when GO shut down the route. and as there was a “suite of might gain a benefit. from Councillor John West.

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CONTINUING * ** 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. at the Sunrise Senior Living building, 3 Golf Links Dancing at the Legion, 8 p.m. every Friday night. Drive. Event is free. Call 905-727-7262 to register. Winter parking restrictions are now in effect until next April 15th *** **** from 2 to 6 a.m. for snowplowing activities. Bid Euchre at the Legion 1 p.m. every third Sunday. Amnesty International is holding a Write-a-Thon at Trinity Anglican **** * *** Church from 7 to 9 p.m. Drop in and send letters or cards to comfort " Martha's Table" offers comfort food and a sense of community at Queen’s York Rangers Army Cadet Corps, boys and girls, ages 12 those who are unjustly imprisioned or face/experience torture. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, corner of Mosley and Victoria to 18. Camping, canoeing, target shooting. Aurora squadron meets DECEMBER 10 Streets. Available are hot soup, sandwiches, and dessert in the hall. every Friday evening. For more information, call 905-726-8600. Join the Hillary House Players at 7.30 p.m. for an evening of read- Church-sponsored initiative runs every Thursday. * ** ings, music and Christmas treats. As seating is limited, purchase tick- * ** Towns of York Toastmasters Club meets every second and fourth ets in advance by calling 905-727-4015. Cost is $10 person. Aurora Agricultural Society (organizer of the Aurora Fair & Horse Wednesday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Park Place Manor, **** Show) meets on the second Tuesday of every second month, at 7 p.m., 15055 Yonge St. in Aurora. For more information see the club web site From 10 a.m. until noon, Hillary House will host the Aurora at the Aurora Community Centre. New members welcome. Next meet- at www.townsofyork.org or phone Elena Silaev at 905-726-9750. Museum's Christmas Workshop for children. Advance registration is ing is Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. For more information, call 905-713-6773 **** necessary by calling 905-727-8991. or [email protected], or see our website at www.aurorafair.ca. Meditation classes every Wednesday evening, 7 to 9 p.m., at DECEMBER 14 **** Needles & Knit Wool Shop, 15040 Yonge Street. Aurora Public Library, in partnership with the Ontario Pharmacists A urora Rotary Club meets every Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. at * ** Association, presents a free seminar for seniors “Safe Medication Use Gabriel’s on Yonge Street. New members welcome. For further infor- Stellar Productions and Howard Johnson presents "The Paisley for Heart Health”. 10 to 11.30 a.m., Lebovic Room. Pre-pregister at the mation, call 905-841-1352. Sisters", a Christmas Special at the Queen Elizabeth Dinner Theatre adult information desk or phone 905-727-9493, option 4. * ** December 2. 3, 9, 16 and 17 with buffet dinner starting at 6.30 and J ANUARY 19 On the first Wednesday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon, a satel- showtime 8.15 p.m. Call 905-727-1312 to reserve. The Wellington Gallery will hold Class Act II, a juried exhibition of lite constituency office for Vaughan/King/Aurora MPP Greg Sorbara will N OVEMBER 30 student works until February 28. One hundred pieces will be accepted be open in the councillors’ lounge at the Town Hall. Call 1-877-880- Tree Lighting Ceremony in the front courtyard of the Town Hall from for consideration and there will be feedback from one of the three 6770 for information. 6 to 8 p.m. with caroling, hot chocolate and the official lighting of the jurors. Prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 will be provided plus a $500 **** tree. Call Shelley Ware at 905-726-4762 for details. donation to the art department of the first place winner's school. Entry Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #148 meets the first and DECEMBER 3 fee is $90. For more information call 905-751-0066. third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street (south of The York Chamber Ensemble celebrates the season with "Winter Wellington). For more information, call 905-830-9205. Noel," an orchestral concert featuring the Trinity Festival Chorus. Wellington Medical **** Concert will take place at Trinity Anglican Church at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each month $15 and $10 for students and seniors. at The Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. For * ** Walk-in Clinic further information contact Bob Butler at [email protected] or Three homes in Aurora will be featured in the inaugural Pickering • No Appointment Required 905-713-3314. College Holiday Home Tour between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more infor- **** mation call 905-895-1700, extension 334. • Convenient R obertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each month at DECEMBER 3-4 NOW • First choice for fast, quality 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee club at 9 a.m., lunch at noon. The Optimist Club of Aurora hosts its annual book sale at the OPEN medical care Call 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080. Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge Street on Saturday, December 3, Dr. John Fitzsimons **** from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Trinity Anglican DECEMBER 4 126 Wellington St. W • 905-841-1633 Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. A Hillary House Christmas between 2 and 4 p.m. Decorations, gift (Corner of Haida Dr.) Enter via PHARMASAVE PHARMACY **** shop, refreshments and carol singing. Adults $5, children 12 and under P rogressive Euchre every Thursday night. Aurora Legion. 7.30 p.m. $3. Call 905-727-9932. DECEMBER 6 **** Aurora Public Library, in partnership with York Region Health THE RENOVATION DOCTOR Canadian Federation of University Women welcomes new members Services presents Keeping YorKids Safe, a free home safe4ty work- throughout the year for monthly meetings with a variety of speakers. shop for parents or caregivers of children, newborn to age 2. Lebovic Renovation, Repair, Concept to Completion Contact Beverley at 905-727-2151. Room. Pre-pregister at the adult information desk or phone 905-727- Basements, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Ceramic Tile 9493, option 4. Electrical, Plumbing, Framing and Drywall. DECEMBER 7 35 Years Experience, Free Estimates LEGION News Aurora Public Library in conjunction with Aurora Cable Internet presents the fourth in a series of free computer workshops. Tonight: “We do it right or We don’t do it at all” By CLIFF DAVIES File Transfers (and how to send photos). Magna Room, 7 to 8.30 p.m. Register on-line, or the adult information desk or phone 905-727-9493, option 4. 905-478-1221 This week there are no special events but we can recap DECEMBER 8 our regular events for the week. Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business After Five gathering from M.D. Thorne • Queensville, Ontario Thursday, we have progressive euchre at 7.p.m. or snooker if you're so inclined. Friday it’s shuffleboard at 7 p.m. and a dance at 8 p.m. with Deejay Martin Woodbridge. Saturday euchre is scheduled at 1 p.m. and at 8 p.m. we have dances every Saturday over the winter months. Cuddle Up to Comfort! Deejay for this event will be Jeff Gilroy. On Monday, the league teams play darts and Tuesday our Ladies Auxiliary holds its monthly general meeting. On Thursday the ladies have their dart night at 7 p.m. and the monthly zone meeting this month is at the Richmond Hill branch. 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Council action is a disgrace to town citizens

Council is getting worse and worse, As the next election draws near; There's more yelling and shouting, Causing citizens to shed a tear. - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

In more than 40 years of involvement in municipal affairs as a school trustee, councillor, mayor, regional councillor, provincial bureaucrat and a part-time journalist and broad- caster, I thought I had seen everything, but nothing com- pared to last week's Aurora Council meeting. It was a disgrace and an embarrassment to citizens of Aurora. Other council meetings have been bad, but there was more yelling and shouting, points of order, personal attacks and a complete lack of parliamentary procedure and respect than at any previous council or committee meeting. Members of council are required to sign a Code of Ethics at the start of each new term, but it would appear it has lit- tle meaning. The Code states members of council will accurately and adequately communicate the attitudes and decisions of Aurora Council, even if they disagree with a majority deci- sion of council so there is respect for the decision-making processes of council. On several occasions, even though a majority of council When the Attridge family constructed the above profile of the four generations of has made a decision at a legally constituted council or gen- Attridges behind the famous Attridge Lumber Company at the corner of Berczy eral committee meeting, the issue is rehashed at a subse- and Metcalfe Streets, fifth generation Jamie Attridge, left, wasn’t part of it. He is quent meeting, as a member tries once again to change the now. Currently known as Aurora Custom Mouldings, the Attridge connection has decision made. grown in Aurora for nearly 100 years, although the business was 60 years old A good example was the action taken by Councillor when Victor Attridge first purchased it. Evelyn Buck at the last week's council meeting. At an earlier general committee meeting, Councillor Phyllis Morris sought an additional $300 in expenses to Letters to the Editor attend a board meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities as she serves on three standing committees. Councillor Buck argued that each member of council has “Aurora’s Community Newspaper” an expense allowance of $2,000 and further expenses Two-hour parking should not be authorized, but the other committee members Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. thought otherwise and approved the request. At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 Granted committee recommendations must be ratified Aurora, L4G 1G3 before they become official. “short-sighted”, Editorial When the committee report came to council, without Ron Wallace offering any new information, she launched into the same [email protected] attack with the same results. Dick Illingworth In 1986, Councillor Buck created an uproar when she this reader says [email protected] was the subject of a debate, when council agreed to reim- Photography burse her for convention overspending after she spent a To the editor, time". to Toronto. David Falconer What do they think rush We chose Aurora think- total of $3,039 for trips to Vancouver and New Orleans. Advertising At the time she argued taxpayers were getting their I would like to express hour will look like once ing that we would be able Bob Ince money's worth from convention spending because council- my concern about the more people are forced to to commute to Toronto by [email protected] lors learn what's happening in municipal affairs outside impending two-hour limit take their cars all the way the GO train. Diane Buchanan [email protected] Aurora. for GO train commuter downtown and back? Perhaps, we should Meanwhile, it was hard to understand the reasoning parking. I suspect that the area have thought twice before Production This bill is extremely of gridlock will extend well buying here. Cynthia Proctor behind Councillor Wendy Gaertner's move to lift three items [email protected] from the general committee report for further discussion. short-sighted. beyond the Town Park. My initial impression Councillor Gaertner was in attendance at the general I believe that despite the The local council and was that this city support- Main Number 905-727-3300 committee meeting when the three items were received as town's attempt to provide citizens need to remember ed commuters and particu- information. commuters with "some" that this is largely a bed- larly, those who choose to Classifieds street parking on restricted room community for munic- commute in an environ- 905-727-7128 At the council meeting she moved that the items be [email protected] approved "as is" then proceeded to rehash the same argu- streets at certain hours, ipalities to the south. mentally conscious way. Facsimile Machine ments to the frustration of her colleagues. the use of mass transit will My family moved to this Perhaps this is not the 905-727-2620 Previously the Chief Administrative Officer had suggest- be largely discouraged. lovely community this past case. Editorial Department ed the rules of procedure be amended so that when a coun- In your article, it was summer from London, I will be very disappoint- [email protected] cil member wanted to lift an issue from a committee report stated that staff pointed Ontario. ed if council chooses to Editorial policy a reason must be given but his suggestion was shot down out that the area around We were looking for a endorse this concept. Opinions expressed by colum- the Town Park is close to smallish town in which to nists, contributors and letter by council for some reason. writers are not necessarily Section 4.4 of the procedural bylaw states that no mem- gridlock "as commuters all raise our children that was Jennifer Steeves those of The Auroran. Letters ber of council shall use offensive words or unparliamentary try to leave at the same within commuting distance Aurora must include name and phone number, although number will language in or against the council or against any member, not be published. Names may speak on any subject other than the subject in debate or be withheld assuming a com- Reader thinks tree fell after choking pelling reason to do so. Letters criticize any decision of the council except for reconsidera- may be edited or refused. All tion. To the editor, feet from the base. this weak spot where it contents protected by copy- The procedural bylaw has been an issue with this coun- A closer look showed was choked. right. Advertising policy cil since the start of the term over the legality of an off-site On my walk out to that a hose/wire clamp What a shame. Publisher is not liable for slight retreat and the dispute has continued to the detriment of McLelland and Bathurst, I used to support it on Maybe contracts to changes or typographical town business. noticed a tree down at the planting had not been plant such trees should errors that do not lessen the In September, 2004, a workshop was convened to dis- edge of the greenbelt removed, so the tree grew include returning to value of an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to cuss the procedural bylaw but it was soon found out that it area, a 25-foot plus blue right over it, skin bark and remove these things. the attention of the p u b l i s h e r wasn't the procedural bylaw that was at fault but the inter- spruce I think. all. p r i o r t o t h e following edi- tion. personal relationships between members of council. It looked like it had The recent high winds Bill Hack What a sad commentary. been cut down about five must have toppled it at Aurora AURORAN, Week of November 29, 2005 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones Transparency and openness Last week, Aurora Council debated the merits of a private member’s bill 123 - Transparency in Public Matters Act which at the time of writing this column has had two readings and is before the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Much of the content is already covered in the Municipal Act of Ontario, the Act that regulates how the Town of Aurora and other municipalities can function. This Bill would impose new rules for public access to meet- ings on a wide range of public bodies including regulatory col- leges, university boards, college boards, hospital boards, school boards and municipal councils and local boards. Letters to the Editor One of the most significant changes would be the appoint- ment of an individual who would have the authority, on the complaint of any citizen, to enter into the offices and seize any Belinda’s not my voice, reader says or all documents and review a decision made by the institution complained about and reverse that decision. To the editor, Ottawa as my representa- was playing, so she chose “cross the floor” should The breadth and powers recommended for this commis- tive, not a Liberal. to stamp her well-shod feet again face the constituents sioner would seriously undermine the ability of elected munic- I am heartily sick of Therefore, for some time across the floor to the other who initially voted them in to ipal councils to exercise their accountability as responsible receiving literature from now, none of “we others” side to further her question- ascertain if they agree with governments. Belinda Stronach in which have been represented in able political aspirations. such a change. If enacted, this Bill would create parallel routes of review of she infers that as my M.P. “the house”. While the NDP is not a Let this suggestion not municipal decisions by aggravated parties. she is my voice in Ottawa. It appears that Mr. party of my choice, I most die. A complaint could be received up to a year after a council Along with many others Harper would not be decidedly endorse Mr. Ed decision, and cause the decision to be reversed. in this riding, I helped to seduced into playing what- Broadbent’s suggestion that P atricia Patterson Imagine that! send a Conservative to ever game Ms. Stronach any member who wishes to Aurora People can go to the polls, choose from a slate of candi- dates, the people to whom they wish to delegate their author- ity, and on the complaint of a non-elected individual see the They didn’t cash donation cheque authority rescinded by another non-elected official! The theory is that this would improve the public's right to To the editor, not have my slip for campaign my donation cheque arrived. I hope Belinda is more transparency in public deliberation and decision making. donations for tax purposes. Whoever was handling aware of doing her job than This bill creates an obligation to disclose directions legiti- With an election coming I called the campaign donations for Belinda the person working for her on mately determined in private session. up, I just have to tell you a little office and was told the funds Stronach did not cash the campaign donations. This obligation may undermine the ability of councils to story. were handled by a different donation cheque in the time But, I have my money ever deliberate some essential matters in private at all! I made a donation to group. period allowed by law. back. As I understand it, this act would require minutes to be kept Belinda Stronach’s campaign The campaign group It took nine months, plus a of 'in camera' (private) meetings where, for example, the pur- in 2004. would follow up my request. request, before my cheque R.W. Hanes chase offerings of municipal land, or, the hiring or de-hiring of In the spring of 2005 I did One week later a letter and was returned. Aurora a staff member was discussed which, if requested by the pub- lic, would have to be made public. You can't do business that way. This starkly contrasts with the current Municipal Act provi- Cathy’s sion which prohibits votes from being taken in private session except for procedural issues and for the giving of instructions to staff (i.e. positions to be taken in negotiations). Corner This Bill is strongly opposed by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, a political body that hires independ- ent professional researchers to analyze policy and its effect and who represent almost all the municipalities in Ontario, and Enlightened in Aurora the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario who represent the senior professional staff in their I used to wonder if I was getting enlightened, or just los- I had to get out of Aurora. So, I packed my stuff, loaded identified professions in the Province. ing my mind. my car, and headed for Virginia Beach. All these groups agree that changes in this area should be To find out the truth, I went out to buy a book on the For two glorious weeks, I researched enlightenment at done within the Municipal Act, not by creating conflicting par- allel legislation. subject. Actually, there are a lot of books on that subject. I The Association for Research and Enlightenment, at the I compare the approach to this legislation by those who couldn't choose, so I bought a whole bunch of books.I library, and at the beach. support it to playing in a hockey game. bought so many books I had to quit my job to read them I came back a little bit enlightened…and a lot darkened. As members of council, we are all on the same team. all! People noticed the difference in me. They asked: "So, To be successful we need to work together to win the game So I quit my job. where did you get the tan?" I just smiled, knowingly. I felt for Aurora. The boss wasn't happy. so blissful. The reaction that is apparent by some members of council He asked me: "Have you lost your mind?" Then I got the Visa bill. is removing the team focus from winning the game for the "I'm not sure yet," I said. "I might have lost it, or I might That was when the U.S. exchange rate was clinically Town, to that of an individual focus, of running to the referee to be in the process of losing it. Then again, I might have just proven effective do-it-yourself shock treatment therapy. report one of our own players for an infraction causing a penal- misplaced it. But I need to get enlightened, or I'll never find I wasn't happy.The boss wasn't happy either. But he's a ty to the Aurora team in favour of a positive perception to the it, see?" good boss, so he took me back. player reporting the infraction. The boss didn't see. It was too late. By then, I was so enlightened, I thought We are missing the trust factor that would allow us collec- But he's a good boss, so he suggested I take some time I could help him. tively to focus on what is best for our Town and not just indi- off. I figured that would work. "You have to reconnect with your inner child," I said, vidually for ourselves. Well, you know how one thing leads to another - you "but since you're a man, you have to get in touch with your In the 28 years I have served on council, I have never wit- read the book, you get so enlightened you have to go to feminine side, too." nessed a serious act of abuse to council's openness and the workshop. You go to the workshop, you get so enlight- That didn't really work for the boss. transparency, only individual acts of advocacy for more open- ened you have to take the course. "No way," he shook his head, "I'm enlightened enough ness and transparency which causes doubt and negative per- Once you take the course, you become, um…certifi- to know that means smaller portions and more vegeta- ception on the others. able. bles!" Tying our hands for public perception can become a para- Understandably, I had to go back to my job to be able to "Okay," I said, moving on to plan B. "Try this: take a noia by naysayers that is unnecessary given the legislation we deep breath, and as you slowly let it out, say 'OM'". already have that can, and should, be updated to address afford to have that much purpose and meaning in my life. these issues. The boss was happy. He missed me. He took me back. He took a deep breath, and when he let it out, he did Although the intent of being open and transparent is an Day in and day out, I toiled away in my office. not say "OM". acceptable motherhood principle, it is felt by many in govern- Like a good worker, I struggled to get my work done and He said a whole bunch of other things. ment, both on the administrative side and the political side, meet my deadlines amidst the constant cacophony of But he's a good boss, and a good husband, so I forgave that this is using a sledgehammer to kill a flea. phones that wouldn't stop ringing and people who would- him. Municipal governments are legislated by the Municipal Act, n't stop making them ring. "Have you ever noticed," he asked in despair, "that the and I re-emphasise that it should be this act that is updated to There were places to go, people to see, bills to pay, and more enlightened you get, the thinner, hungrier, and balder the transparency and openness provisions that are being then there was the laundry. I get?" advocated. I thought I was losing my mind… Hmmm…it does seem strange… If a separate act is passed with different regulations, we One day,I saw the light. But I'm so enlightened now,I don't mind at all. would only be endorsing conflicts and confusion with the "I don't need some time off," I told the boss, "I really Municipal Act. need to quit." Cathy Vrancic welcomes e-mail at: Fortunately the majority of council did not vote to support He fired me. [email protected] this bill. 6 - AURORAN, Week of November 29, 2005 Night parade thrills thousands

Even after dark, the floats in this year’s Aurora Santa Claus Parade were full of colour, lights and life. Prior to the start of the parade, Aurora Mayor Tim Jones selected floats that won awards in various categories and plaques were presented by Member of Parliament Belinda Stronach. The float that won the mayor’s trophy was done by Balloonacy, bottom right, and it was an attention-getter along the distance of the parade. Aurora Farmers’ Market, the two-year-old summertime Saturday sensation, above, also entered a colourful float. Auroran photos by Rob Schuetze The history of Aurora’s Santa parade It was in November, ized Aurora's early Santa stored. Harrison were surprised to live for the first time from Leisure Complex for a 1993, when Aurora held its Claus parades and did an The Rangers and volun- hear Christmas carols com- their Yonge Street studio return of the town's winter first nighttime parade and it excellent job in putting on a teers came to the rescue. ing from the big house on with the late Jack Moore as carnival. was an overwhelming suc- good show for kids of all The burned float was the corner, which was commentator. For almost 50 years, cess. The huge procession ages. taken to the Armouries and ablaze with Christmas tree The home lighting con- Santa Claus has arrived in included some 70 floats and After the parade there the volunteers rebuilt the lights. test was abandoned in Aurora by means of a Santa they were dazzling in their were bags of candy and frame, repainted and deco- They were even more 1976, due to Ontario Claus parade organized by after-dark splendour. apples for the young folk as rated it, but didn't have time surprised to see the arrival Hydro's request for restraint a volunteer committee of cit- Thousands of people they visited Santa Claus to replace the missing two of Santa Claus dressed in in the use of power. izens and council members. lined the parade route, four and if they were fortunate, reindeer, so Santa travelled red shorts perched on top of The competition returned Many residents who and five deep in places, and some got a handshake or a with six that Christmas. the fire department's his- in 1977 but in a different for- watched the parade as it was said to be the largest kiss from Santa. The Rangers were toric 1926 pumper with a mat, with the trophy pre- young people in those early crowd ever to have watched When it appeared there unable to organize the 1968 police escort. sented to the homeowner days now bring their chil- a Santa Claus parade in wouldn't be a parade in parade so a volunteer coun- Bob Buchanan, the late, with the most creative dren and grandchildren to Aurora. 1966, the Queen's York cil/citizen committee took up great publisher and editor of Christmas decorations. greet Santa Claus. At the conclusion of the Rangers took on the chal- the task with Councillor Pete the local paper always held In 1976 when committee Since Aurora started parade there was a huge lenge of organizing the Miller and Ken Fines as co- a Christmas party for his members went to the stor- holding the parade after bonfire and fireworks to fin- parade as a community chairmen. Fines raised staff, members of council age area in the town's works dark in 1993, the beauty ish off the evening. service, which they repeat- funds to cover the cost of and his many friends. yard to get Santa's float and excitement of the The late Councillor Herb ed in 1967. the parade. As he was moving to ready for the parade, they parade has increased as McKenzie, chairman of the There were bands, In 1969, both Aurora and Ottawa to assume the posi- found that someone had residents enjoy the beauty special events committee, clowns, majorettes and Newmarket scheduled tion of director of communi- been using the float as a of an early winter evening and committee members floats as the parade trav- parades for the same date, cations for the federal NDP, home as they found clothing under the stars with brightly watched an evening parade elled along Yonge Street to so the two town committees Santa Claus came in and other articles including coloured lights on the floats. in Cambridge in 1992 and finish at the Aurora joined forces and arranged August. He loved Aurora a 1974 newspaper. The 2000 parade was decided to try it in Aurora. Armouries, where Santa for bands and floats to and his big house on Wells In 1986, the Aurora one of the largest in One of the reasons for (Major Bert Graves) greeted appear in both parades with Street and wanted to take parade committee consid- Aurora's history. It stretched the change was the difficulty the young ones. the Newmarket parade in something to Ottawa to ered severing the relation- over two kilometres and in booking bands during the In 1967, Santa arrived the morning and the Aurora remind him of his days in ship with Newmarket and took more than an hour- day due to the demand. from the North Pole in the parade in the afternoon. Aurora. planned to hold a separate and-a-half to pass by the The parade started at 6 CFRB traffic helicopter and In 1971, Councillor Illtyd Much to his surprise, he parade in Aurora. Some of Aurora Cable TV stand. p.m. at the Aurora Shopping landed at the Aurora Harris donated a trophy for received a "Wells Street" the bands and floats that There were 84 entries, Centre and headed north on Shopping Centre to be met the homeowner with the sign, which two members of had appeared in the morn- eight marching bands, Yonge Street to St.Andrew's by Mayor Clarence Davis best Christmas lighting dec- council stripped from the ing Newmarket parade did- choirs, marching groups, Village, where there was a and Colonel Malcolm orations, to be judged by a signpost in front of his n't live up to the expecta- clowns and horse-drawn fireworks display. Now the Montgomery, Commanding panel of civilian judges. The house for him to take to tions of the Aurora commit- wagons. route is reversed with the Officer of the Queen's York competition carried on for Ottawa as an unofficial gift tee in the afternoon. Yes Virginia, there is a parade starting in the north Rangers. several years. from the town. In 1987, Aurora had the Santa Claus and there and proceeding south. Santa almost didn't have There were two Santa In 1974, a new trophy largest Santa Claus parade always will be as long as But that wasn't the first a float to ride in. Just two Claus parades in Aurora in was donated for presenta- in the region with 95 floats there are willing volunteers Santa Claus parade in days before Christmas, the 1971 with a special, tion to the storekeeper with and 14 bands. who give of themselves so Aurora. sleigh and reindeer were unscheduled parade in the best-decorated store At the conclusion of the that children of all ages can Back in the late 1950s badly burned in a ware- August. window. In 1975, Aurora parade everyone was invit- believe in the magic of the Aurora Jaycees organ- house fire they had been Residents on Wells and Cable telecast the parade ed to the new Family Christmas. AURORAN, Week of November 29, 2005 - 7 Letter to the Editor Real Estate Dart tourney here Dec. 4 Wills & Estates Business Law To the editor, 2006 we expect to turn a profit Catharines each April. equal ability and accepting the and we can begin donating It's really the best players in wins and losses in stride. John T. Kalm Thomas B. McPherson On Sunday, Dec. 4, my actual cheques. Ontario trying to make an Also, the stereotypical idea brother, Alan, and I are hosting Also, in 2006, we will afford eight-player team which will of a dart player preoccupied Thomas McPherson & Associates Law Firm the second annual Bachelor of local businesses the opportu- then square off against the rest with drinking alcohol won't be T 905-727-3151 • F: 905-841-4395 Darts dart tournament at the nity to have their company of Canada's province's best in seen Dec. 4. : Aurora Legion. name associated with this June. In 2006 it is to be held in The top players might take It is an invitation only event event. Nova Scotia. a drink once in a while but and boasts the largest purse of There are some interesting We have five Newmarket there won't be one "inebriated" Stocks on all any darts individual competi- and exciting rivalries within the players in total and the locals player to be found. The great Leading Exchanges tion in the GTA with more than 24 players. There are three know that Aurora and players know better. Too much $1,400 cash to be paid out in real-life sharp-shooters (ex- Newmarket seem to have a alcohol will harm their accura- Mutual Funds prize money. police officers) in Peter Scott, special rivalry in any competi- cy. Government and Corporate Last year Aurora resident, David Marshall and Bill Davis. tion known to man. This year about 120 invita- Bonds Tom Stevenson, made it all the Marshall and Davis have There are four reps from tions went out to top players Retirement & way to the semi-finals and will travelled to Australia and won Georgina and Durham Region; and the first 24 who registered Investment Planning be competing again this year. the gold medal in darts against two from East Gwillimbury, two were accepted. Other Aurora players regis- police officers all over the from Woodbridge, one from Stephen Forsey CIM, FCSI, Investment Representative tered include Dave Marshall, world. Markham, one from Bradford- Garry Glidden JONES, GABLE & COMPANY LIMITED (Member CIPF) Bill Davis, and Jason Muir. For decades, Peter Scott West Gwillimbury, and one Aurora 905-726-9343 Twenty-four players will be has played -and won- at some from Innisfil. battling this year, up from 16 in of the biggest dart tourna- Twenty-four players looking 2004. ments in North America and to capture a coveted title that Next year we will likely hasn't slowed down one bit. has already become some- increase to 32 players as the To this day, when he walks what famous among local dart interest from local darters has into a competition he automat- fanatics. grown quickly in the tourney's ically becomes a solid favourite This tournament is strictly short life. to win the whole thing regard- head-to-head competition. In The quality of players is a less of who else may be play- other words there are no solid "A - Level" and not ing. teams, no partnerships, just intended for the beginner. The Shayne Stevenson, from strictly singles which is what contestants are a who's-who Newmarket, played profes- most of the top guys want. of the top players in the GTA sional hockey for the Boston It's a pure sport in which and they are here to win. Bruins and Tampa Bay there is nowhere to hide, no If darts was as popular as Lightning. substitutions, no team-mates golf in this country, I believe Now he has decided to to rely on, no tape-delay, and that several of them would be become great at a new sport no conceding games when on the NIKE pro tour or the where the travel is obviously getting soundly thrashed. Canadian tour and a few much less which works well for It takes a courageous and would even be on the PGA a family man with two children. confident person to step up in tour. In three years Shayne has ele- front of his peers and compare Alan and I aren't shy to vated his game to an elite level his skill with another's. admit that one of the reasons which has earned him the right The winner will be able to we hold this event is to to compete for a spot on Team handle the volatile nature of increase our market exposure Ontario which is held in St. playing others who are of as we both run our own busi- ness. Alan is a licensed plumber and I am a profes- sional realtor with Royal Lepage in Aurora. But, the other reasons for the Bachelor of Darts tourna- ment are to give skilful players some respectable prize money - the winner pockets $600 this year with the runner- AURORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY up receiving $240 - and to give back (although indirectly) to UPCOMING EVENTS the war veterans who fought for our country. Therefore, we are holding Don’t miss these exciting events: the tournament at the Legion, a venue where a lot of veter- Children’s Christmas Workshop ans go to socialize. I've had the December: Saturday, December 17, 10:00 am privilege of meeting several “1 minute of prayer is worth until noon. Children ages 6 vets. This way the Aurora Legion A Hillary House Christmas through 10 can make a last- will receive the proceeds for More than an Hour of Talk” Sunday, December 4. The old minute, old-fashioned gift or two food and drink during the day- house decorated for the season, and enjoy a game at Hillary House. long competition. When all is said and done, THE GATHERING PLACE carol-singing, refreshments, our The fee of $5.00 covers all Alan and I will lose money this 210 Edward Street 905-841-9172 unique gift shop, crafts for the supplies and a light snack. year as we did last year but in children to make: a warm-hearted Advance registration is necessary: event for all. Drop in between 2:00 please call the Aurora Museum at pm and 4:00 pm. Admission of (905) 727-8991. NEED HELP??? $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 12 and under. For more information call (905) 727-8991, or visit our The Hillary House players website. Saturday, December 10, 7:30 pm. Join our Players for readings, Hillary House is located at music, and especially tasty 15372 Yonge Street in Aurora Christmas treats! (905) 727-4015 Advance purchase of tickets ~ (west side of Yonge Street and $10.00 per person ~ is suggested. north of Wellington Street) GIVE US A CALL Call (905) 727-4015 for ticket Lighthouse A/V Group information. “Aurora’s Audio/Video Installation Service Experts.” Home Theatre Systems Plasma/CD Mounting www.aurorahistoricalsociety.ca Whole Home Office Audio Discrete Custom Wiring Evening & Weekend Service Available 905-505-1246 • [email protected] 8 - AURORAN, Week of November 29, 2005 Letters to the Editor Reader supports a ward system To the editor, decide if ward system have raised the issue of a lors. needed ward system. I particularly I feel, on the other hand, Re: Let the people I appreciate that you appreciate that the issue there is no councillor who By DICK ILLINGWORTH has been raised by a long- represents my interests. time member of the commu- I would like to see a can- BOUQUETS to Spencer Lewis, Karen Bonham and Reader wants nity. Let me explain. didate who wants to know Paolina Allan, members of the Aurora Master In the past, when the about me and my concerns. Ducks Tri-Team, for their participation in the 7th issue of a ward system has In a ward system, the Annual Ford Ironman in Florida recently. More four or six wards been raised (and I don't candidates would have a than 2,000 competitors from 35 countries competed in the have any old newspaper greater opportunity to get to 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26-mile run. I enjoy reading Dick suggest that the position of clippings to support this, know those who would vote Illingworth in the paper. I deputy-mayor would be an unfortunately) it has been for them and vice versa. BRICKBATS to the town's work staff and/or the con- thought I would write my elected position in that the per- my feeling that those With a smaller population tractor on the Vandorf Road reconstruction responses to the ward system son who finishes in second in opposed to a ward system to canvas, the costs of cam- project for failing to provide a flagman. After the survey that was in last week’s the mayor’s race, would be immediately try to turn this paigning would be less pro- roadway was open to traffic, a long section in the valley issue. elected as the deputy mayor. into an issue of "new com- hibitive (especially for new was restricted to one lane while construction was under- Should Aurora have a ward I feel that this would munity members who don't candidates) while the oppor- way with absolutely no control. It was an accident waiting system? I think it is time now encourage more people to run understand Aurora" versus tunity for more face-to-face to happen. Traffic controls were finally installed. so YES. for mayor knowing that anoth- "established community time would be increased. How many wards should er position is available. members who know what is Rather than attempting to BOUQUETS to Councillor Wendy Gaertner for asking a there be? This question is a lit- My other idea for a ward best." fill up the ballot, voters question about fundraising for the new recreation- tle harder to answer. system is that in order to run It has also been my feel- would go into their polling al complex that should have been asked months As a resident of south-west for council in a ward, you ing that the sitting council station with a clear idea of ago. The ice is in and is being used and the pool Aurora, I have been getting the MUST be a resident of that members at the time are the the candidates who they will open in the New Year without a single known fundrais- feeling that all of the attention ward. first to defend the present wish to represent them. ing event by the ice and aquatic users who were given a is being placed in the eastern I do not want prospective system. There will be concerns target of $2 million over five years. part of the town and we are councillors parachuting into a This is hardly surprising raised that councillors elect- being somewhat neglected ward when they are not a res- as it was within the parame- ed through a ward system BRICKBATS to the irresponsible members of Toronto (i.e., the new rec complex). ident of that same ward. ters of that system that they will only represent their ward Council for claiming they didn't know that they Also given that there are Of course, these are just were elected. and its needs. had granted themselves a hefty salary increase currently eight members of ideas. Unfortunately, I do not But that argument would and allowing their welfare department to throw a $50,000 council plus the mayor, I am I look forward to seeing have much hope at this time assume that the voters also bash for welfare workers, no doubt partially funded by York not sure if that is too many. what the public wants. that the majority of the pres- are incapable of seeing any Region taxpayers through pooling. So, my first kick at this, I ent members of council larger issues that impact the came up with four wards with Bruce Orrell would champion a change entire town. BOUQUETS to the York Region Abuse Program on two members from each. Aurora to a ward system. As a citizen, I have con- being nominated among Canada's top 31 non- The ward boundaries In an election, the pres- cerns that are of a local profit organizations as a finalist for the 8th Annual would be simple in that Yonge ent system is strongly nature and concerns that Donner Canadian Foundation Awards for and Wellington would be the Four wards biased towards incumbents. affect my entire town. Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services. It was select- demarcation point. Ward 1 To the editor, With the apathy traditionally For a ward councillor to ed from 842 national applicants. would be north and east of the shown by voters combined be effective (and elected/re- intersection; Ward 2 would be Should Aurora have a ward with a ballot that allows each elected), that councillor BRICKBATS to the federal government for stripping as south and east of the intersec- system? citizen to vote for several would need to demonstrate many as 3,200 surviving war veterans of their tion; Ward 3 would be south YES - it will provide clear- members, an incumbent, the ability to bring local ward service records and benefits because they did- and west of it; and finally Ward cut representation and resi- through name recognition issues forward to the council n't complete proper paperwork, by a cabinet order in 1946 4 would be north and west of dents will know who to call alone, has a fairly good table while being able to that declared some 14,000 veterans as deemed not to it. regarding their local ward chance of retaining a seat. consider issues in other have served, and not taking action during the Year of the If you were to look at this issues. When you combine that wards and in the entire Veteran to reverse the order. on a map, however, the ward How many wards? with, from my point of view, town. representation will not be bal- Four - SE, SW, NE and NW. only one candidate is truly Aurora is now of a size BOUQUETS to the 70-member Voices of Joy Choir on anced - at least geographical- Or divide current population by the winner while seven other that a ward system should being awarded a Gold Medal at the recent ly at first and possibly by pop- four and try to fit it into geo- candidates still manage to not just be considered but Newmarket Voice Festival at which time the adju- ulation. graphical boundaries. Two become members (and, implemented. dicator had glowing words for musical director So,I looked at it again and councillors per ward. when you get down to num- Thanks for listening. Linda Middlebrook. thought about six wards. Something like that. ber eight, that mandate is This letter got somewhat I see the boundaries as Doesn't matter all that not particularly overwhelm- longer than I had planned BRICKBATS to those at York Region for failing to get this: Ward 1 would be bound- much, how many wards as ing), the incentive to actually but it is an issue of which I the building lights under control, as they burn ed by Bloomington, Bathurst, long as it is a manageable attempt to get out and meet have strong feelings. during the night when it is doubtful any staff is Yonge and Wellington; Ward 2 number for councillors to han- the voters and listen to their In the next election I will working. It was a problem when the building opened in would be Wellington, Bathurst, dle. concerns is sadly lacking. be specifically looking for November, 1993, when it was known as the "Crystal Place" Yonge and St. John’s Will this system stop all the Those in support of the candidates who would sup- as the lights were on all night. It had been constructed with- Sideroad; Ward 3 would be in-fighting, bickering and name- status quo will argue that, port a ward system. out light switches. Yonge, Wellington, Bayview, calling at council meetings? under the present system, St. John’s Sideroad; Ward 4 NO. each citizen of Aurora is rep- Gord Killer BOUQUETS to the 33 volunteer models, including would be Bloomington, Yonge, When will this happen? resented by eight council- Aurora Mayor Tim Jones, who participated in the Aurora Wellington, Bayview; Ward 5 In about two decades - Seniors’ Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea to open would be Bloomington, based on the speed at which the new Seniors’ Centre, organizer Rozlin Laber Bayview, 404 and Wellington; our council makes decisions Christmas Is Coming! and choreographer Deborah Campo. and Ward 6 would be and implements them, this Are You Ready? Wellington, Bayview, 404 and timeframe would seem to be BRICKBATS to the Paul Martin Liberal government for St. John’s Sideroad. about the norm. Are Your Bedrooms? promising the Quebec wing of the Liberal Each ward would elect one I realize the last two ques- Party that the province will receive $500 mil- member to council. tions weren't on the survey, but lion more next year in federal transfer payments. It's vote The problem with this sys- I just couldn't resist...our council All Mattresses* up to buying at its worst! tem means that council would and their on-going antics con- be reduced by two members, tinue to disappoint. BOUQUETS to Sean Herbinson, the man who “has although I’m not sure if that is Aurora in his briefcase”, for taking out the centre a bad thing. Frank Fries 50% OFF spread in The Auroran to welcome the 32 new To counter-act that, I would NW ward members to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. 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Page 12 Week of November 29, 2005 Aurora Tigers split a pair of games Penalties were blamed was scored while that team Ryan Dickie was solid in the Agosta before driving the Josh McNair scored pair of assists for the Tigers. for the Aurora Tigers losing was on the power play. Tigers cage, facing a total of net hard to create a diver- Aurora's second goal on a Aurora plays two home only its fourth game of the Team captain Jeric 39 shots. sion. feed from Tigers's defense- games this weekend. season Saturday night as Agosta led Aurora with a Things were a little Agosta then put the puck man Frank Soscia just as a Friday night they host they dropped a 4-3 decision pair of goals while Daniel brighter Friday night in front past the opposing goal- Stouffville penalty had the Couchiching Terriers at to the South Division lead- Michalsky fired the other. of a hometown crowd as tender as Walker entered expired. the Aurora Community ing Markham Waxers in Auroa trailed 2-1 after Aurora defeated the power- the net. Three goals were all that Centre in a contest that Markham. 20 minutes, but scored a ful Stouffville Spirit 3-1. Some nice passing and a was required as Jeremie gets underway at 7.30 p.m. No fewer than five five pair of unanswered mark- Hard work on the penalty good shot that created a Dupont gave up only one Then Sunday afternoon, on three situations loomed ers in the second period, kill late in the third period by rebound enabled Fraser goal after 25 shots to same location, Aurora hosts in front of the Tigers which before hitting another Brandon Walker along the Smith to pound the puck ensure the victory. the Markham Waxers at resulted in two third period penalty skid. wall in the defensive zone into the Stouffville's goal on Andrew Knobel added a 2.30 p.m. goals, help Markham over- Aurora’s Brandon led to an Agosta goal thanks a power play to give Aurora come a 3-2 deficit to eke Roshko added three to Walker who created a two the early lead half way out the win. assists, and goaltender on one, fed the puck to through the first period. Every Markham goal Flowers Skating Swim program finds a pool by Terry At a recent meeting, identified 34 students. been booked for Wells 14799 Yonge St. Aurora Council received a Council agreed to waive Street School. Aurora communication from the the pool fees. York Region will reim- Telephone: 905-726-1549 results email: [email protected] York Region District School Currently the only hour burse the town for instruc- www.flowersbyterry.com The following skaters from Board regarding a Swim to of pool space available is tional costs associated the Aurora Skating Club attend- Survive Program that asked from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday with the program in the If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? ed the Keswick Invitational the pool fee be waived. afternoons and this has amount of $146.25. Skate recently. 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Love Specialist Stephenson and directed by In 1999 she is the rather Past ¶Present ¶ Future Sean Houghton; challenging domineering head of a large Resolve all problems Tarot Card for the audience and cast and scientific corporation who Reunites Lovers... Palm is a play that members of the wants to hire Ellen and her Love even Health Crystal audience will like and dislike. research projects. She previ- Business hopeless causes Luck Readings As part of their first anniversary celebrations The story takes place in a ously appeared in Theatre Family country home in Northern Aurora's "Moon Over Buffalo". Spiritual Healing & Cleansing • Release from spell/bad luck JacKryn France of Aurora offered a donation to England in 1799 and in the Younger Maria is played by P Aurora’s Foundations Private School recently. PWalk-ins Welcome, Appointments Preferred same house 200 years later. Victoria Clowater, a student at Mention this ad & receive a FREE GIFT Foundations hopes to use the donations to con- In both centuries the char- Aurora High School but with 16 15411 Yonge St., Aurora. 905-713-0943 struct a sports field. In the photo, Rita Thiel, right, acters explore the conse- theatrical performances and her son, Jack, make the presentation to quences of the search for behind her mostly in New Meredith Deasley of Foundations. knowledge without regard for Brunswick. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace moral or ethical considera- Julia Roza plays the tions. Scottish house servant Isobel While the story may be who is at everyone's beck and MONDAY NIGHT HOCKEY hard to follow, the acting is call. She attracts the attention supurb, the period costumes in of Roget, a younger scientist Standings as at Monday, Nov. 21 1799 realistic and the set with assisting Fenwick in his exper- its revolving centre is at the iments, who makes a play for TEAM W L T F A Pts professional level. her with fancy words and gifts Some of the performers until she responds to his atten- Masterclean Contracting 8 2 0 54 31 16 play two roles, one in each tion. Highland Chev Cadillac 7 2 1 57 36 15 130 Davis Dr. Newmarket, PO Box 72 Priestly Demolition 6 3 1 43 21 13 century. But he is merely using her [email protected] J.J. Barron Realty 5 3 2 38 32 12 Victoria Curran plays wife as an experiment as he relates Tel: 905-830-5570 • Toll Free: 1-888-585-0066 Tom & Jerry’s 5 4 1 39 36 11 • Fax: 1-800-229-8866 Law Insurance Brokers 1 6 3 29 50 5 Susannah in 1799 and has to to his colleague Armstrong, FPL Aggregates 2 7 1 31 55 5 suffer the lack of consideration which is overheard by Isobel. Rec Cycle N’ Sports 1 8 1 26 52 3 and affection of her husband Roget is played by David due to his infatuation with his Kennet and was his first time Results, Nov. 21 experiments. on stage, although he has per- In 1999 she is wife Ellen, formed and toured as a singer Tom & Jerry’s 4 Priestly Demolition 5 Law Insurance 3 Masterclean 1 but this time she is the with the Starscape Singers research scientist with an and is booked for two full Barron Realty 4 FPL Aggregates 4 unemployed husband and they length films. 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