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Vol. 4 No. 1 Week of October 14, 2003 905-727-3300 Strike settled Just as more than 90 Bon L barely a week old. Canada Inc. employees were set- But a lot happened in the seven- tling in to what looked like a long day walkout. strike, it was over. Included was a warning from the Members of Local 7193 of the American-based company that if United Steelworkers of America the strike did not end soon, the accepted its negotiating teams plant would close for good. advice to settle Friday afternoon. In addition, the union filed a com- The strike, at the Aurora Dunning plaint with the Labour Relations Avenue aluminum plant, was Board, contending unfair labour practices. Shortly before a provincially Rotarian supervised vote was to take place, the company modified its Don Moyer position of some issues including vacation time and health benefits. The union voted unanimously to dies at 87 accept the new offer which A familiar figure will be missing includes an annual 2 per cent from future Aurora Rotary Club wage hike for the next three meetings. years. Don Moyer, a long-time member Bon L operates from the plant of the club, died from pneumonia once owned by Alcan Aluminum, in hospital last Wednesday. and it continues to manufacture He was 87. and extrude aluminum products. Services were held Saturday from the Aurora's Trinity Anglican Briefly Church, with burial in the Stouffville Cemetery. Granny's building A high school teacher in The deal is closed and the results can be Collingwood before his retire- released. The huge former Granny's Tarts ment, Don also belonged to the building on Industry Street will become an indoor storage facility. Rotary Club there, and quickly The new owner is apparently a company joined the Aurora group when he called North Self-Storage, which has various self-storage facilities throughout Canada retired to this area. and the United States. One of his most intensive pro- The company's plans for the property are to jects was to design potential solu- create a climate-controlled self-storage facility for the Aurora market and surrounding tions for the Yonge-Wellington areas, and retrofitting of the existing building traffic crisis in downtown Aurora. and site is expected to take approximately He is survived by his wife of 60 six to eight months. years, Gertrude, and four chil- Boo, yourself dren, Karen, Helen, Ian and It's billed as a Fabulous Freaky Friday Night Janet. full of ghostly games, surprises, a haunted Loaded with food contributions, these young Sparks found their way into the basement There are 14 grandchildren and house and spooktacular Hallowe'en treats. location of the Aurora Food Pantry on Yonge Street last week. They are, from bottom to top, four great-grandchildren. Costumes are a MUST and little goblins (under 13) must be accompanied by an left to right, Kendra MacDonald (junior leader), Kathryn Toffolo, Cassandra Read, Daniella adult. Pumpkins will be available for pur- Alberico, Bridget Coffey, Rowan Molloy, Gillian Morrison, Amanda Gimera, Dayna Konings, chase allowing purchasers to pick and carve the pumpkin and leave the mess for Rachel Illman, and Amy Dunbar, the single Brownie visitor, is at the top. They helped stock the Town of Aurora staff to clean up. near empty shelves. Officials say food supplies are low. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace It all happens Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Aurora Leisure Complex. Admission is $15 per family. To Register call (905) 841-7529. Sparks help ease food shortage When Walk was Members of the 10th Aurora Community Helper crest for help- are urgently needed.

We wondered last week when Aurora Sparks unit visited the Aurora ing to sort food donations but The food bank is currently con- Rotary had hosted a "Foundation Walk" prior Food Pantry last week, and more importantly each helped ducting its annual Thanksgiving to a few weeks ago. helped fill rapidly emptying overcome what officials say are drive, and is collecting donations The answer walked in the door Wednesday. shelves. dwindling food supplies. at grocery stores, fire halls, and Councillor David Griffith was president of Three adult leaders, one junior According to Lorna Rummenie, churches. the Aurora Rotary Club in the spring of 1991, leader, and 12 five and six-year- director of the Aurora Food Pantry, If you can help, call 905-841- when Aurora hosted what was then called the "President's Walk". old girls brought non-perishable food supplies are currently "low", 1577. It was so successful, Griffith was presented food donations and learned about and non-perishable food dona- And if you're interested in the with the Archie Doyle Award for Outstanding President's Walks sharing within their community. tions such as canned meats and Sparks and Girl Guide programs, DON MOYER And, he still has the trophy to prove it. Each girl will receive a fruit, cereal, and powdered milk call 905-853-0259. LENARD LIND Broker/Owner Aurora’s #1 Sales Producer 2002! Call today for a free property evaluation!** L .H.LIND REALTY INC. 905-841-0000 53 Wellington St. E., Aurora www.lhlindrealty.com (1 block east of Yonge) Ontario s ONLY...

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CONTINUING Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Trinity Anglican OCTOBER 25 Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. Wells Street School annual Fall Fair. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. * * * * * * * * Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corps camping, canoe- Canadian musician Markus entertains children, three plus, at ing, first aid, orienteering in two to six week camps for males the Aurora Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Admission free & females 12 to 18. Call 905-726-8600. with ticket. Tickets available from the Children's Department of Interior/Exterior Window Cleaning * * * * the Library. Call 905-727-9493. - specializing in Pellas and Storms Co-Dependents Anonymous, every Tuesday, Aurora United OCTOBER 26 Church, 15186 Yonge Street, Aurora. 7.30 p.m. All-candidates meeting, 2 p.m. Aurora Town Hall. Solariums - Interior/Exterior * * * * * * * * "Helping Hands" gently used clothing for women and children Girls Incorporated 24th annual Thrill on the Hill walk-a-thon Eavestrough Cleaning and Chemical Wash at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St. every Mon. Wed. & fundraiser with a three kilometre hike and a five kilometre and Installation of Metal Gutter Guards Fri. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. For more info, call 905-727-6101. 10 kilometre walk/run. Volunteers are needed to assist in orga- * * * * nizing the event. Call 905-727-4897 for further information. Until mid-December members of the Aurora Senior Art Group * * * * Please Call: 905-727-0309 are exhibiting more than 20 paintings in the lobby of the Progressive Euchre Tournament, Aurora Legion. Register at Newmarket Theatre. 12:30 p.m. Play 1 p.m. * * * * OCTOBER 28 Until the end of October the Skylight Gallery in the Town Hall Arts and Culture Awards presented during council meeting at features the art of Elizabeth Gibson. Viewing hours are from 7 p.m. Recipients are Theatre Aurora, Aurora Agricultural 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Society Fair and Horse Show, In Celebration of the Arts, OCTOBER 17 Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Aurora Nursery School, Aurora Legion hosts "Legends Revisited". 8 p.m. Aurora Seniors Book Club, Irish Dance Parents Association, * * * * Thornhill Scottish Country Dancers, Aurora Opera Company, Aurora Seniors Oktoberfest Luncheon for $5. Call 905-727- Aurora Heights Public School, Aurora Historical Society, Re-elect 815 to reserve. Aurora Creative Connections, York Symphony Orchestra and OCTOBER 18 Pinetooth Pictures. Aurora Legion Spaghetti Dinner & Progressive Euchre Night. OCTOBER 30 6 p.m. Dinner: $7 pp; Euchre: $3 pp. Aurora Chamber of Commerce Electionfest. Tuscany OCTOBER 17/18 Banquet Centre. 7 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Dinner Theatre at the Howard Johnson OCTOBER 31 Hotel presents "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" by Neil Simon. Hallowe'en Dance at the Aurora Legion, 8 p.m. until midnight. Continues every Friday and Saturday night until October 31. Free to those in costume or $3 per person if not. Call the hotel at 905-727-1312 to reserve. NOVEMBER 7 OCTOBER 18/19 Splash Bash at the Leisure Complex Pool. First Friday of Theatre Aurora auditions at 2 p.m. at the Factory Theatre for each month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission $6 for an individ- the January Production of "Communicating Doors". Men ual, $10 for a family. between 30 and 50 and a woman between 25 and 50 need- NOVEMBER 8 ed. Call 905-898-0770. Eleventh annual "In Harmony With The Community" music OCTOBER 20 concert, hosted by The York Regional Police Male Chorus, at Aurora Writers' Group meeting, Holland Room, Aurora Town the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 17955 Leslie Street, Hall. 7.30 p.m. Newmarket, at 7:30 p.m. Music by choruses from York, OCTOBER 21 Halton, Ontario Provincial Police, Hamilton Police Ladies Workshop for parents of school aged children "Discipline Choir, and the Harmony Chorale from Newmarket. Tickets That Teaches", Aurora Public Library, 10 a.m. to noon. $10. Contact any member of the YRPMC or call (905) 727- Register at the adult information desk or call 905-727-9493. 9676. Damir Vrancic * * * * * * * * Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop, 7-9 p.m. Founders' Upper Canada Chordsmen present "Another Op'nin Another to Room, Aurora United Church. Call the Women's Centre of Show" at Newmarket Theatre. 7.30 p.m. Tickets at the Aurora Council York Region to register 905-727-5837. Admission is free. Auroran, 75 Mary Street, Unit 3, or members of the Authorized by the C.F.O. to re-elect Damir Vrancic OCTOBER 23 Chordsmen. Crime writing author Giles Blunt will read in the Aurora Public Library Magna Room from 7 to 8.30 p.m. as part of Ontario - With files from Info Aurora Public Library Week. Register at the Library's adult information desk or call 905-727-9493. OCTOBER 24 The Aurora Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Business Achievement awards "Celebrating Success" at the Kingbridge Centre in King. Guest speaker former NHL player Dennis Hull. The Auroran Call 905-727-7262 for tickets. * * * * thanks you for York Symphony Orchestra opens its 42nd season at Trinity supporting its Anglican Church, Aurora, at 8 p.m. Call 416-410-0860 for tickets. advertisers OCTOBER 24-25 Aurora United Church 19th annual Fall Event & Silent Auction at the church, 15186 Yonge Street. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., NEW HOME? 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Place, which was Phone (905) 727-7048 525 Brooker Ridge, Newmarket (East off Bayview, 1st light norht of St. John’s Sd. Rd.) approved. email: [email protected] 905-830-1510 AURORAN, Week of October 14, 2003 - 3 Yonge would be three districts if plan accepted If Aurora Councillor Ron ner; but what I'm proposing and pedestrians; and if Wallace has his way, here would be located over they're that big, they need to Aurora's Yonge Street the sidewalks," Wallace be tasteful." would be divided into three said. "They would need to The committee received districts. be one to two storeys high the presentation and sent it He appeared before an to be obvious to motorists to staff for a report. Economic Development committee meeting recently to explain that five digit addresses on Yonge Street mean nothing to people. Another Op'nin "From Lake Ontario in Toronto to the 18,000s in Holland Landing, how can Another Show anyone explain the exact Starring the To raise funds for location of such huge num- Upper Canada Aurora cancer victim bers?" he asked. "From one Chordsmen, Christopher Gist, to the other is about 40 miles." Mirage, Gloria Finnie, left, Wallace proposed Yonge C'est Jazz and Evelyn James, Street be split into three dis- & photo at left, put tricts, so that retailers would AM Dance Force together a street sale have an easier time Saturday on Dunham explaining the location of Saturday, Crescent. Above Nov. 8 their shops. 7:30 p.m. photo shows a por- Because of the town's tion of the goods lengthy history, he pro- donated to the suc- posed the districts be called Newmarket Theatre cessful sale. Evelyn Fleury, Museum, and Tickets $20 James, who said the Hillary. Available at Newmarket Theatre event raised more "Fleury would be the area & The Auroran newspaper or UCC members than $800, got the from the Chamber of sale going after read- Commerce building at ing a letter to the edi- Industrial Parkway South to tor in the Auroran last Kennedy Street; Museum week, appealing for would take in the area to help for the Dr. G.W. Wellington Street, and Williams Secondary Hillary would end at the St. School student, who John's Sideroad," he said. has been battling Wallace showed the com- cancer for more than mittee three suggestions for three years. She has signage that would mark each district. also set up a trust Aurora's Economic STAND fund for the student Development Officer Dino at Aurora's Bank of Lombardi said better identi- TALL Montreal. Anyone fication of the town's down- wishing to contribute town core was part of the may do so to Acct. # ED's strategic plan. 303-8251423. "I'm partial to the signs Auroran photos actually crossing Yonge by David Falconer Street, in the form of a ban- Residents don't want sidewalks PORTLAND Aurora is proposing to no safety problem as there Gas & Oil Heating Equipment construct sidewalks in the was no on-street parking. Humidifiers and Air Conditioners south end area of Nisbet, Driveways were long Stoddart and Glenview enough to accommodate Drives, but the people who two cars, but if a sidewalk Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. live there don't want them. was installed, driveways www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario A large group from the would be shortened creat- TERRAIN area attended a committee ing the necessity for on- Earn FREE shoes! meeting last week to street parking. Join our Kid’s Shoe Club! oppose the construction. He pointed out the same Don Roberts, a longtime issue had occurred about resident of Nisbet Drive, 20 years previous and it and a former councilor, was considered unneces- Experience the difference. At Omars, we stress the spoke on behalf of the citi- sary at that time and it was importance of fit and top service for you and your SHOES children. Our store is highly recommended by zen, who he said belonged still unnecessary. the medical profession for fitting orthotics and Est. 1970 to the LUAP (Leave Us The committee agreed to comfort shoes. Alone Please) committee. forward his presentation to 14800 Yonge Street Aurora Shopping Centre (905) 727-9391 He pointed out there was the incoming council. VOTE FOR AURORA COUNCIL LEADERSHIP HOGG EXPERIENCE COMMITMENT

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Poor Richard How serious are the newcomers? Nominations are finally over, The election battle has begun. With a large number of candidates, Some must be in it for the fun! -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

Aurora voters go the polls Nov. 10 to elect nine people to run the affairs of the town for the next three years. They will be challenged to control rampant growth, build new infrastructure to keep up with that growth, and still keep the tax bill within the ability of taxpayers to pay. There are two candidates running for the office of Mayor, incumbent Tim Jones and newcomer Homer Farsad. One has 25 years' experience on council, nine as mayor, while the other has no municipal experience. In the past, when candidates have jumped into the fray for the battle to be head of council, electors of Aurora have rejected them by a significant margin, on the basis that candidates should earn their spurs by serving on council or a committee first to learn the ropes. Not only that, the mayor is Aurora's only representative on regional council and with provincial downloading of many programs and services to the regional level, experience in municipal affairs is almost mandatory for the people to be well represented. In the 1997 Aurora election, newcomer Michael O'Brien challenged first-term Mayor Tim Jones and was swamped 6,730 votes to 1,688. There are 16 candidates running for eight seats on council in this election. It's not a record number as there were 19 for the 1997 election. Six incumbent councillors are seeking re-election, including David Griffith, Nigel Kean, George Timpson, Damir Vrancic, Ron Wallace and John West. Betty Pedersen is not seeking re-election and Evelina MacEachern withdrew her nomination creating two vacancies. There are three former councillors in the race, Evelyn Buck, Bill Hogg and Phyllis Morris. Newcomers are Wendy Gaertner, Vince Piron, Kam Qamar Sadiq, Paul Our changing town Santoro, Keith Munro, Al Wilson and Stan Rycombeck. Gaertner has organized the Hot Spot night for young- “Aurora’s Shown in this 1950s photo, top, Doan Hall was one of Aurora's first brick Community Newspaper” sters for the past several years and has appeared houses. Charles Doan built the house in 1855 showing his faith in the com- Published weekly by The before council on several occasions. Munro was an NDP munity which he had renamed "Aurora". Ideas to save the house failed and Auroran Publications Inc. candidate for a couple of provincial elections, and At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 it was demolished in 1969, replaced by Doane Hall Pharmacy, today a Aurora, L4G 1G3 Wilson has attended several council meetings. Shoppers Drug Mart, on Yonge Street, just north of Wellington. Owner & Publisher The other candidates have never attended a council or Rosemary Schumaker committee meeting to the best of knowledge. Editorial Less than a week before nominations closed Sept. 26, Letters to the Editor Ron Wallace Dick Illingworth it appeared Jones was on his way to his first acclama- tion, and there were 12 candidates for council. Photography David Falconer One has to wonder what motivated citizens to offer Resident believes themselves for election during the last week or on the Display Advertising Bob Ince final day, pay their registration fee of $100 for councillor Kathy Bitove or $200 for mayor. Production Were they waiting on the sidelines hoping other candi- wards necessary Cynthia Proctor dates wouldn't register and they'd get a free ride into All Departments To the editor, northeast quadrant and a tem. office, or was it that they made up their mind on the spur 905-727-3300 councillor who supported It is dangerous to their sur- of the moment? Changing times demand our cause could potentially vival and re-election. Classifieds 905-727-7128 Normally a new candidate for office will register early, changing systems. lose the votes of a majority Firstly, they would be far start campaigning and start attending council and/or Councillors at large were of the town. more accountable for their Facsimile Machine committee meetings to obtain some idea of the issues appropriate in the 60s when During an election there is work during their term. 905-727-2620 Aurora had a population of another reason for incum- Secondly, incumbents are E-Mail before council, so that when they appear before electors Advertising Department or participate in an all-candidates meeting, they will 5,000. bents to oppose a ward sys- easily contested by a new [email protected] A mayor and full council candidate. have some of the answers. Editorial Department This election is not a normal election as so many can- served a small town well. A new candidate is able to [email protected] Today, Aurora's population High praise run for less money and has didates waited to the last minute to register and never Editorial policy now exceeds 43,000. To the editor, to be known to a far smaller bothered to attend a meeting to gain some experience in Opinions expressed by colum- Different neighbourhoods voter population. nists, contributors and letter municipal government. have evolved and their Volume 3, No. 49, Week A non-ward system writers are not necessarily those of the Auroran. Letters must Another interesting aspect of this election is that three needs are not the same. of October 7, 2003, is a entrenches the incumbents. include name and phone num- former mayors are seeking election as coucillors, Evelyn Advocates for the interests perfect example of what a The mayor's job is to bal- ber, although number will not be published. Names may be with- Buck, George Timpson and John West. It was even sug- of a particular neighbour- community newspaper ance the needs of the whole held assuming a compelling rea- hood are hard to find on should be! community but the council- son to do so. Letters may be gested that Keith Nisbet and yours truly should join so edited or refused. All contents that all living former mayors would be in the race. council and it is not difficult Enter this one into the lors' responsibility is to protected by copyright. to see why. weekly newspaper awards! champion the causes of the Electors face a challenge in deciding how they should Advertising policy As a councillor at large it is Cheers. individual citizens. cast their ballot, keeping in mind they may vote for UP Publisher is not liable for slight not to their advantage to It is time for this to become TO eight councillors, and while the newcomers have changes or typographical errors champion any cause that Mark LaVigne, an election issue! that do not lessen the value of every right to run, and they are to be commended for an advertisement. Disputes would alienate a large sec- President, must be brought to the attention doing so, how serious are they? tor of voters. Hunter LaVigne John Housser of the publisher prior to the Nov. 10, vote as you like, but vote! For example, I live in the Communications Inc. Aurora following edition. AURORAN, Week of October 14, 2003 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Letters to the Editor Local film maker seeking financial help To the editor, considered for the This time around I plan chants and public fig- etc) and an invitation to We'd be more than happy Norman Jewison Award. to direct another picture ures. any local film festival we to shine a light on partic- By way of introduction, Last year I wrote and of my own script, "Marble Should you be interest- are selected to screen at. ular public and private my name is Zachary directed a short film, Manor". ed in donating you will Also, we maintain that donors who have helped. Derhodge and I am cur- "Snow on the Skeleton I am writing you in automatically be given an we will promote your You may reach me at rently enrolled in my Key". hopes that you might be official screen credit, a business in any way we 416-797-9263. fourth year of film pro- The film starred Gordon interested in publishing copy of the completed can. Often, we conduct duction and theory at Pinsent ("The Shipping this appeal for donations. film, promotional materi- interviews with various Zachary Derhodge Ryerson Polytechnic News"; "The Thomas Since this film is entire- al(s) (posters, CD-ROMs, printed and online media. Aurora University. Crown Affair"; Recipient ly funded by the director A graduate of both Our of the Order of Canada), and producer (both stu- Lady of Grace Jayne Eastwood ("My Big dents) alone, and not Elementary and Cardinal Fat Greek Wedding"; backed by a studio or Yonge and Brookland Carter H.S., I have lived "Chicago") and Tragically corporation, resources in Aurora for more than Hip lead singer, Gord can be scarce. 18 years. Downie (Recipient of the Rarely can post-sec- dangerous intersection This academic year Order of Canada). ondary students apply for To the editor, in a new neighbourhood, but Drivers are still blazing in calls for three films (not It has played at the government arts grants. let's face it, driving in Aurora and out of the Jonathan's exceeding a running time Tagawa Short Film We are in dire need of all I agree with Nicole is dangerous. plaza to try and avoid the of 35 minutes each) to be Festival in Tokyo and in the help we can get and Bridgeman that the town's Where are the Town's traf- light at Yonge and Dunning, selected for a hefty grant the coming months will welcome any outside traffic department just does- fic people and where is York or buzzing the amber on courtesy of William F. be screened at the Austin assistance. n't "get it" when it comes to Regional Police? Yonge, sometimes I think White and Eastman Film Festival in Austin, On my last film, we safety. For example, Brookland just for the sake of it, seeing Kodak Canada. By Texas - one of North relied heavily on the gen- At first I dismissed her and Yonge, where the LCBO as they get caught at the year's end, each film is America's premier fests. erosity of local mer- comments as growing pains is located, is a very danger- lights at Dunning or Edward ous intersection, despite a anyway. four-way traffic light. If we're welcoming new Earlier this year my hus- residents to Aurora and band was hit by a vehicle helping them to part with Cathy’s Corner If he does dishes, there when legally crossing thousands of tax dollars as a pedestrian. each year, the very least we He spent eight days in hos- can do is help keep them, well, he's a keeper pital, underwent surgery to and long-time residents, rebuild his shattered knee, safe. Andy Rooney says women over 40 rock. That The roses are all about me, buddy! and has had a very painful Wouldn't it be a better use makes him my kind of man. "Nah," he said. "Nobody does anything that good. rehabilitation. of the town's half-million sur- To women, the only thing better than a man who I gotta talk to him. This has got to stop." I have heard there have plus to address these traffic appreciates our similarity to fine wine is a man who Stop? It only started last year! It only took two been other personal injury issues NOW rather than accidents at this intersection sock that money away? can cook up a gourmet meal to suit. decades to get it started! as well. ("We're in the money": story, And serve it with candles, soft music and a vintage It's that Y- chromosome, isn't it? Once upon a Has the town made any Auroran, Oct. 7, page 8). worthy of bringing out the Waterford. time, it was an X, but then a piece broke off and got adjustments to this intersec- And if he does the dishes afterwards, he's a keep- lost. tion as a result? Elizabeth Saville er. We "over 40 gals" have spent the last 20 years NO. Aurora To women, that's a real man. To men, it's the ulti- making superman look like an under-achiever. mate enslavement of "man" kind. We're stronger than a locomotive - we've stood If he's enjoying himself too much to start his own between two warring teenagers. Stellar behind genetically installed alarm system screaming, just In fact, World War III almost started in my kitchen wait until his buddies hear about it. over a Bagel Bite and I single-handedly saved You can bet they're not trading recipes and Aurora from becoming ground zero! Hojo production domestic tips when they use words like "whipped", Faster than a speeding bullet? To us, Pentium To the editor, company started to exclusive- "toast" and "soaked". chips are a snack! I feed them to my dog before I ly work in partnership with We had a party for my husband's soccer team at take him for a power walk because otherwise, that I would like to clear up a mis- Howard Johnson's. the end of the season. big, strong, male German Shepherd pansy can't understanding that was print- It has been started as a co- When our guests arrived, John, the goalie, noticed keep up! ed in the Auroran the week of operative effort and is run there were a lot of flowers in the kitchen. We can even leap tall orders in a single bound. It's Sept. 30 involving the dinner locally and features local tal- He shook his head and looking like he just broke called multi-tasking. theatre at the local Howard ent. a tooth, asked: "What did he do that was so bad Guess who's closing the pool on Thanksgiving Johnson's. "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" that it took two dozen roses to get him out of the weekend? Yup, there had better be a few dozen Although most of our current is our first production and we doghouse?" roses kicking around my kitchen! cast and crew are comprised would like to be acknowl- Men are strange. They think everything has to be Otherwise, I'm going to have to ask Andy Rooney of proud past and current edged for our fledgling efforts. members of Theatre Aurora, I hope this clears up any mis- all about them. Even the roses. to marry me. Theatre Aurora is not putting understanding. So, I leaned in secretively and said, "John, it isn't on the shows, Stellar that he did anything that bad. It's just that I did Comments and suggestions for Cathy can be Productions is. Karen Park something that good." e-mailed to [email protected] Stellar Productions is a new Stellar Productions 6 - AURORAN, Week of October 14, 2003 Letters to the Editor School buses unsafe, Aurora student says By DICK ILLINGWORTH BRICKBATS to those responsible for selecting polling sta- To the editor, business it would take the with the 10 kilogram back were an emergency. tions in the Vaughan/King/Aurora riding. responsibilities of a busi- packs. Finally, in the month of Voters required to vote at Wells Street Due to a change in my ness (such as customer The worst-case scenario, September, I have had to Public School had to use two flights of family's work schedule, my comfort). We were wrong. which is every other day, is walk home as a result of stairs to go to the gym and then climb parents have paid $34 Every day I wait at the bus when a student has to sit in the buses being delayed. back up. It was difficult for seniors and impossible a month to the stop, the bus arrives and it the isle (sic), or even on the In the end, I ask myself, for wheelchairs. Transportation Services of is already full. A few stu- front steps near the door. why should I pay for a ser- York Region, for a bus dents manage to find a I often see emergency vice that is unsafe, uncom- BRICKBATS to Elections Ontario, or whoever is responsible, pass, so I can get to Dr. G. spare seat, but often equipment at the front, but fortable, and unreliable? for preparing the so-called permanent vot- W. Williams High School groups of three sit in seats fail to see how it could get ers' list, as many people were left off, some (sic). designed for two people. to the back or even the Brent Jackson listed more than once and incorrect infor- Assuming that we were Further complications middle of the bus if there Grade 10 student mation as to the place to vote on some of paying for it as if it were a concerning space arises the notification cards. Time to return to the enumeration system?

BOUQUETS to Aurora author Robert Gignac. FFRREEEE His book "Rich is a State of Mind" hit number Air cadets on Yonge DINNER one on the bestselling business book list in the Italian Restaurant ENTREE Calgary Herald newspaper recently. The book is available at R & R Revisited, 75 Mary Street. Purchase any dinner entrée at reg. price & receive another dinnerentrée of equal or lesser value for FREE say thanks Maximum value $20.00. Valid towards dinner. Dine in only. Not valid BOUQUETS to Wendy Cimarno, a member of the Aurora on Friday or Saturday, holidays or special dates. Valid only with this ad. Master Ducks Swimming Club, on setting two * Expires October 26/03 Canadian records in the 400 metre individual To the editor, Drug Mart, Zeller's, No Frills Open seven days a week 5 - 10 p.m. medley and the 1,500 metre freestyle events. Oak Ridges, the LCBO and 15150 Yonge St., Aurora (905) 751-0986 (across from the Aurora Library) She swims in the 50-56 age group. The 140 Aurora Squadron Winners, all of whom gener- Air Cadets would like to ously allowed the Air Cadets BRICKBATS to those in the traffic department at York thank the citizens of Aurora to use their premises for Region for the poorly illuminated green and Oak Ridges for their their fundraising duties. arrow for a left-turn for eastbound traffic on generous support during The funds raised will help the St. John's Sideroad wanting to go north our recent Tag Days. the 140 Aurora Squadron on Bayview Avenue. Either brighten the More than $4,200 in total with expenses related to Air Is your furnace ready? arrow or put in a flashing green so motorists can see it. was raised on September Cadet training and recre- Actually, all the green arrows are difficult to see. Flashing 20, and between ational activities over the Pre-Season Specials on Furnaces & Humidifiers on Now... green was a better idea. September 26 and 28. next several months. 22 Point - Clean & Check We would also like to thank We appreciate your sup- $10.00 off* (with this coupon) BOUQUETS to Aurora's Dorothy McDonall on her leap from our local businesses, port. the Mendelssohn Choir to bluegrass, country and including the stores of the 905.727.4258 136 Wellington Street East, Aurora blues with the trio Choir Girlz. She describes the Aurora Shopping Centre Gerry Bunder *Limited time offer expires Oct. 31/03 www.click4comfort.com Choir Girlz as the Dixie Chicks meeting the (Staples, The Beer Store, Chairperson Andrew Sisters. They now have a CD "Angel No Frills), Dominion, 140 Aurora Wings", which will be launched in Sobey's, IGA, Blockbuster, Air Cadets Toronto in November. ONUMENTS BY Canadian Tire, Shopper's Sponsoring Committee M BRICKBATS to Prime Minister Jean Chretien for his remarks HOMPSONS in the press and on TV that he might be T A New Approach to Memorial Design. willing to give pot a try once it's decriminal- * Granite markers and monuments ized. He added that he would have money Variety store hit * Cemetery lettering and restoration for the fine in one hand and a joint in the other. Although admit- Aurora Variety and Gifts, in ness, Aurora Salon Secrets, * Bronze markers and vases ting he was joking, he set a bad example for youth. He's a fool! * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities the Aurora Shopping Centre and cut through a wall to the * Portrait Etchings at Yonge and Murray was variety store. A Canada Post Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed BOUQUETS to Marianne Mandryk for her letter to the robbed last week of an unde- outlet in the store was also Auroran regarding the pictures of the Bank of Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments termined amount of cash and burglarized. Montreal building at Wellington and Yonge Streets goods. York Regional Police said 905-727-5421 over the years. Neither the new bank building nor Thieves shattered the glass the theft included cash, lottery 29 Victoria Street, Aurora L4G 1R1 the bank on the other corner is reminiscent of door of the adjacent busi- tickets, cigarettes and cigars. Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of bygone days. Thank heaven the buildings on the Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. other two corners still retain some of Aurora's heritage and charm.

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BRICKBATS to Aurora staff for recommending and members New to the community? of council for approving another variance Expecting a baby GRIFFITH to the sign bylaw for Home Depot, while refusing variances to stores like Hakim at your house? Optical and the meat market on North Yonge Street. Obviously the bigger you are, the more influence you have with staff and council. Newly Engaged?

BOUQUETS to Mark Lariviere of Aurora on seeing a dream come true. Back in 1997 as a five-year-old, while on New Business/ a visit to Mexico, he was concerned about the plight Professional? of the poor and decided to do something about it. His efforts brought about a performance of the musi- cal "Godspell" at Trinity Anglican on October 25, to send a group A Civic minded of young people to Mexico to help out in a day care centre. Business interested Like a good neighbour, in sponsoring State Farm is there. Welcome Wagon? If you fit into one of these PETER VIRTANEN, CLU categories 220 Industrial Pkwy S. Unit 37 (Across from Aurora Hydro) and have not been Aurora, ON contacted by us, FOR 905-727-8400 Please call State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario COUNCIL 905-853-4645 Authorized by the C.F.O. to re-elect Dave Griffith AURORAN, Week of October 14, 2003 - 7

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Page 10 Week of October 14, 2003 Dominant Tigers skate to 10-0 win By TYLER NORWOOD Williamson said. Derek Joslin, and Sam penalties as they tried to Tigers dominated all three Skwarchuk. antagonize the Tigers. The Aurora Tigers Junior periods en route to yet Ajax stepped up their play Aurora responded with Jaguar Gymnastics A hockey club had little another one-sided victory. and prevented Aurora from another goal, Sean Olden trouble thumping the Ajax (A week ago, they pound- adding to the scoreboard. from Brent Franklin. Ajax Axemen 10-0 Friday at the ed Huntsville 17-3) The Tigers had several reacted by taking a holding SOME FALL SPOTS REMAINING Aurora Community Centre. "Without Whitley we scoring chances before penalty. Goaltender Chris Whitley wouldn't have had the suc- Jamie Minchella opened In the third period, Jeff NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS earned the shutout, his first cess we're having," with Ajurora's fourth goal in Gilbert took two consecu- FOR OUR WINTER PROGRAM of the season, while defenceman Jeff Gilbert the second period. tive penalties but Ajax defensemen Corey LeClair said. LeClair fired his first of failed to capitalize. Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, and Michael Kostka Whitley played well the season, a power play As Gilbert came out of the pre-competitive, competitive, adult programs, recorded their first goals of throughout the game and goal, off a shot from the penalty box the second and birthday parties. 6 Vata Court, Unit 6 & 7 (off Edward) 2 blocks east of Yonge, AURORA the season. even earned an assist in point. time, the Axemen were 905 841 7598 "We feel, at any time, the late stages. Ajax was trying desper- changing and he gobbled anybody can score on Aurora scored three quick ately to knock Aurora off up a pass from LeClair at this team," Coach and goals early in the first peri- their game and as a result centre ice. General Manager Marty od courtesy of Sean Scully, took several unnecessary Gilbert skated to the blue- line and when the defenceman dropped to block the shot, Gilbert put the puck Bantams run record under him. The rest was easy as he simply skated around the goaltender and flipped a to eight straight wins backhand shot into the empty net. The Aurora Bantam AA goals and an assist. At home to Pickering, "It couldn't have been a Tigers continued their Also scoring were Neil the Tigers posted a one- better end to two penal- strong season start over Kileeg, Harrison Jones, sided 7-0 win. ties," Gilbert said. Michael the past two weeks, run- and Aaron Mansbridge. Osuszuk had a hat- Tonelli and Darren Salmon ning their record to 8-0 In a 5-3 win over trick, with singles com- would score before Kostka with wins over Georgina, Whitby, the Tigers had ing from MacDougall, would notich his first of the Oshawa, Markham, goals from five different Anthony Simone, Kileeg season. Pickering, Whitby and players, as their bal- and Pettes. Aurora faces the Peterborough. anced attack continued Gwilliam registered the Newmarket Hurricanes this Entertaining Georgina to frustrate the opposi- shut-out. Friday, Oct. 17 at the com- at home, the Tigers tion. In Peterborough, munity centre, as the locals feasted on a hopelessly Scoring were Osuszuk, Aurora prevailed 5-2. attempt to run their unbeat- overwhelmed defence, Mansbridge, Colin Newby made some key en streak to 12 games. routing the visitors 9-0. McCullough. saves as McCullough, Only the heroics of the MacDougall and Lebar, Osuszek, Simone Georgina goaltender Pantalone had the other and Pantalone scored prevented the score Aurora goals. for the winners. from hitting the gener- 2004 REP TEAM ous double-digits. Leading the charge TRY-OUTS was forward Matt Boyd, with the first hat-trick of U10 BOYS (BORN IN 1994) the year. U10 GIRLS (BORN IN 1994) Michael Pantalone U11 GIRLS (BORN IN 1993) scored two goals and added two assists. SAT & SUN OCTOBER 18 & 19 Also scoring were Tyler SHEPPARD'S BUSH 9:00 AM -11:00 AM Pettes, Tyler Virgoe, Michael Osuszek and U12 GIRLS (BORN 1992) Jake MacDougall. SAT & SUN OCTOBER 18 & 19 Goalie Darren Gwilliam SHEPPARD'S BUSH 9:00 AM -11:00 AM earned the shut-out. CONTACT: STEVE ASHBY / 905-953-9888 In Oshawa, the Tigers won their fourth straight EMAIL: [email protected] with a well-earned 4-1 win. U11 BOYS (BORN 1993) Pantalone led the way TUE. OCT 14 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM with two goals and an LEGION FIELD PARK #1 assist, while Boyd had a CONTACT: RAY REEL goal and an assist. EMAIL: [email protected] Adam Lebar scored the other Aurora goal. Jonathan Newby had a U14 GIRLS (BORN IN 1990) strong game as the win- SAT & SUN OCTOBER 18 & 19 ning goaltender. SHEPPARD'S BUSH 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Against a chippy CONTACT: PAUL BRENNAN / TEL: 905-713-3124 Markham squad, the EMAIL: [email protected] Tigers played a smart, disciplined game and U15 GIRLS (BORN IN 1990) won decisively 5-2. Gwilliam made big SAT & SUN OCTOBER 18 & 19 saves when it counted, SHEPPARD'S BUSH 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and the Tigers offence CONTACT: FRANK NTOUKAS / TEL: 905-888-9999 continued to sparkle, led EMAIL: [email protected] by Osuszek with two AURORAN, Week of October 14, 2003 - 11 AAuurroorraa MMiinnoorr HHoocckkeeyy AAssssoocciiaattiioonn Results to 9 AM Sunday, October 12 Website: www.aci.on.ca/amha

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Novice AA 3 Flamborough 2 Iwai 1A. 501 4: James Chappell 1G, Sheldon Rivard Burke White 2G, Quin McGowan 1G, Trevor Atom AA 11 Oshawa 0 1G 1A, Carter Schaefer 1A, #93 2G 1A; 503 George 1A, Kevin Casey 1A Taran McGowan 2G 1A, Kyle McCreedy 3G Minor Midget AE 5 Ajax 10 9: Brett Weeks 1G, Kyle Landry 1G 1A, 2A, Dylan Kovacs 2G 1A, Chris Piron 1G 1A, Graeme Fleming 1G 2A, Keon Karamchi 1G Adam Gitto 1G, Eric Cigana 4G 2A, Graham League Games Stephen DeMarco 1G 1A, Matthew Mears 2A, Justin Fabro 1G 1A, Tyler Fyfe 1G, Derek Cormack 2G 1A, Matthew Desousa 1A, 1G 1A, Steadman Dinning 1G, Gavin Roldan 1G, Tim Gerrits 1A. Julian Biasoni 1A. Forrest 1A, Jamie Hawkins 2A, Chanelle 505 1: David Naccarato 1G; 506 5: Alex Novice AA 6 Newmarket 0 Hassard 1A, Eleeza Cox 1A. Minor Midget AE 5 Newmarket 4 Heintzman 1G, Cameron Meikle 1G, Gianni Mac Lemmon 2G 1A, Trevor George 2G, Graeme Fleming 3G, Sean Brennan 1G, Tim Episcopo 1G, Neil Gaston 1G, Michael Quinn McGowan 1G 1A, Burke White 1G, Atom AA 6 Pickering 1 Gerrits 1G, Keon Karamchi 2A, Michael Moody 1G, Justin Killens 2A Kevin Casey 1A, Eric Damecour 1A, Eric Kyle McCreedy 3G 1A, Chris Piron 2G, Couperthwaite 2A, Dan Abram 1A, Stephen 806 7 Harrison Brook 1G, Morgan Ludwig 1A, Keifer McIntosh 1A. Eleeza Cox 1G 1A, Taran McGowan 2A, Facca 1A, Justin Fabro 1A, Derek Roldan 1A. Mittlestaedt 1G 1A, Cameron Harris 2G, Matthew Mears 1A, Dylan Kovacs 1A, Brett Jason Markovich 2G, Justin Torma 1G, Keith Novice AA 6 Peterborough 0 Matthews 1A. Minor Midget AE 3 Orillia 9 Bradford 2A, Alex Disera 1A; 801 1: Derek Mac Lemmon 2G, Trevor George 1A, Quinn Stephen Facca 2G, Graeme Fleming 1G, Dan Heppler 1G. 802 4: Torrey Duckworth 1G, McGowan 1G, Burke White 2A, Kevin casey Minor Peewee AE 2 Ajax 4 Abram 2A, Carson Nimmo 1A, Keon Karamchi Paul Jenkins 1G, Kurtis Wilton 2G, Luke 1A, Eric Damecour 1A, Eric Ludwig 2G, Andrew McKay 1G, Sean Agostino 1G, 1A, Mark Whiting 1A. Muirhead 1A, Paul Magill 1A, Kevin Stefan Lazzer 1G, William Reid 1A, Liam Matthew Semeredy 1A. McCreedy 1A; 804 2: Tyler Cappell 1G, Mackichan 1A, Kevin Casey 1A Minor Midget AE 2 Oshawa 10 Kevin Mayne 1G, Bryan Dunjko 1A, James Minor Peewee AE 9 East Gwillimbury 2 Tim Gerrits 1G, Greaeme Fleming 1G, Derek Weber 1A. Novice AA 6 Peterborough 2 Sean Agostino 1G, Tyler Tisdale 2G 2A, Roldan 1A. 803 5: Mitch Hamilton 1G 1A, Maegan Eric Ludwig 2G, Quin McGowan 3A, Connor Patrick Lee 1A, Darcy Eveleigh 1A, Connor Bastarache 1G 1A, Dale McDonald 1A, Erin Fennell 1G, Trevor George 1G, Keifer Sheridan 1G 1A , Chris Tillsley 2A, Michael Minor Midget AE 1 Ajax 5 Devlin 1A, Ryan Joynt 1A, Daniel Coates McIntosh 1G, Burke White 1G, Cameron Delplavignano 1A, Andrew McKay 1G, Justin Fabro 1G, Carson Nimmo 1A. 1G, Brett Scott 1G, Jesse Gattelero 1G 1A; Nuttall 1A, Liam Mackichan 1A Shawn Clark 1G, Matthew Semeredy 1G 1A, 805 5: Chad Roberts 1A, Daniel Kupraty 3G, Evan Jones 1A, Matthew Pellegrini 1G, Minor Midget AA 5 Peterborough 5 Jamie Fenyes 1G, Braden Bonner 2A, Novice AA 2 Uxbridge 2 Oliver Boettcher 1G 3A, Ryan Ceresino 1A. Sandy Craig 1G, Andrew Welch 1G, Tom Robbie Kaptyn 1A, Bill Spasopolos 1G 1A. Mac Lemmon 1G, Quin McGowan 1G, Keane 1G 1A, Adam Hankins 1G, Kelly 803 5: Jacob Evelyn 2G, Mitch Hamilton 1G Stefan Lazzer 1A, Liam Mackichan 1A, Minor Peewee AE 7 Ajax 1 McGowan 1G 1A, Vincent Davenport 1A, Mike 1A, Jesse Gattelero 1G, Ian Mulhern 1A, Cameron Nuttall 1A. Sean Agostino 2G, Tyler Tisdale 1G 3A, White 1A, Cal Simmonds 1A, Tyler Roffey 1A. Maegan Bastarache 2A, Ryan Joynt 1A, Jon Novice AA 0 Richmond Hill 6 Patrick Lee 1A, Darcy Eveleigh 1A, Conor Byzok 1G; 801 1: Derek Heppler 1G, James Sheridan 2A, Andrew McKay 1G, Shawn Minor Midget AA 3 Whitby 3 Seymore 1A. Novice AA 4 Pickering 3 Clark 1G 1A, Matthew Pellegrini 1A, Oliver Adam Hankins 1G 1A, Andrew Welch 1G, Marc 806 4: Cameron Harris 2G 1A, Morgan Burke White 2G 1A, Eric Ludwig 2G 1A, Boettcher 2G 1A. Quagliarini 1G, Brandon Steffan 1A, Vincent Mittelstaedt 1G, Micheal Rowe 1G 1A, Willam Reid 2A, Quin McGowan 1A, Mac Davenport 1A, Kelly McGowan 1A. Mathew Preston 2A; 805 3: Daniel Kupraty Lemmon 1A. Peewee AA 9 Peterborough 3 1G, Jamie Fenyes 1G, Bill Spasopolos 1G, Adrian DiRosa 3G 1A, Zachary Giusti 1G Midget A 5 Stouffville Clippers 4 Nathan Taylor 1A, Chad Roberts 1A, Mike Minor Atom A 3 Bradford 4 2A, Connor McQueston 1G 2A. Chris Statchuk 2G 1A, Mark Jarman 1G 2A, Mariani 1A. 802 3: Sam Mulholland 1G, Matthew Roy 1G, Andrew Papousek 1G, Steven Black 2A, PJ Speciale-Plouffe 2A, Matt Stephen Pitts 1G, Jake Teel 1G, Omar Popet Jesse Bentolila 1G, Trevor Best 1A, Taylor Peewee AA 5 Barrie 3 Cundari 1G, Mark Johnson 1G, Marc 1A, Luke Muirhead 1A; 804 1: James Weber Butler 1A, Reig Sisson 1A Matthew Mikhaili 3G, Christian Stankiewicz Oppedisano 1A. 1G, Darby Piquette 1A, Taylor Jeffery 1A. 3A 1G. 806 4: Morgan Mittelstaedt 2G, Justin Torma Minor Atom A 2 TNT 5 Midget A 5 Beeton Stingers 4 1G 1A, Jamie Rundle-Sanderson 1A, Andrew Papousek 2G, Devin Watson 1A, Peewee A 6 Georgina 1 Mark Smith 1G 2A, Ryan Kines 2G, Michael Cameron Harris 1A, Scott Kunitzky 1G; 803 Ethan Benson 1A. Andrew McDonald 2G, Quenton Hunt 1G, Jack 1G 1A, PJ Speciale-Plouffe 2A, Steven 4: Ian Mulhern 1G, Jesse Gattelero 2G, Brett Darrell Evans 1G 1A, Matthew Joynt 1G, Black 1G, Craig Waites 1A, Bryan Osuszek Scott 1G, Mitch Hamilton 2A, Maegan Minor Atom AE 6 Newmarket 4 Brett Dutchyshen 1G 1A, Carter Hassard 1A, 1A, Mark Jarman 1A, Marc Oppedisano 1A, Bastarache 1A, Dale McDonald 1A, Ryan Jake Langford 2G, Adam Balaban 1G 2A, Michael Morson 2A, Ben Mulholland 1A, Keith Mitchell 1A. Joynt 1A. Anthony Selski 1G 1A, Dylan Hussey 1G 2A, 801 3: James Seymore 1G 1A, Jesse Josh Klinowski 1G, Sean Glynn 1A. Barker 2G, Liam McNeely 1A; 804 3: Andrew Rowen 1G, Steve Horan 1G, Darby Minor Atom AE 3 East Gwillimbury 2 Aurora Hockey Piquette 1G, James Weber 1A, Taylor David Venneri 1G, Thomas Hagias 1G, Jake Jeffery 2A. Langford 1A, Adam Balaban 1A, Anthony 805 2: no data available; 802 4: Paul Magill Selski 1G, Jason Lockhart 1A, Matt Parents Auxiliary 1G, Eric Wakeman 1G, Stephen Pitts 1G, Noseworthy 1A. Torrey Duckworth 1G, Omar Popet 1A, Paul Magliocchi 1A. Atom A 2 Schomberg 7 Dinner & Dance 804 5: James Weber 1G, Andrew Rowen Spencer George 1G, Matthew Miller 1G, 1G, Kevin Mayne 1G, Kevin Michie 1G, Jon Josh Beaton 1A, Michael Barr 1A, Jonathan Alexsich 1G, Brad Lewis 1A, Bryan Dunjko Poulakos 1A, Danny McConnell 1A. 1A; 803 7: Jesse Gattelero 2G 1A, Brett 70's & 80's Scott 1G, Dan Coates 1G, Ian Mulhern 2G, Atom A 0 TNT 2 Ryan Joynt 1G 1A, Mitch Hamilton 2A, Erin Devlin 1A. Atom A 2 Schomberg 4 Saturday, November 1, 2003 - 6:30 p.m. 802 8: Eric James 3G 1A, Torrey Duckworth Tyler Jensen 1G, Brandon Pedersen 1G 1A, 2G 1A, Eric Wakeman 1G 1A, Paul Magill Denis Casey 1A. Howard Johnson Hotel - Aurora 1G 1A, Kurtis Wilton 1G 2A, Sam Mulholland 1A, Jake Teel 2A; 806 2: Micheal Rowe 1G, Atom A 1 Newmarket 1 Jamie Rundle-Sanderson 1G, Keith Kamran Karamchi 1G, Tyler Jensen 1A, Tickets $30 per person, Bradford 1A, Jason Markovich 1A. 805 4: Bill Brandon Pedersen 1A. which includes full buffet dinner, Spasopolos 3G, Chris O’Conner 1G, Jamie Fenyes 1A, Peter Walker 1A, Chad Roberts Atom AA 4 Richmond Hill 2 door prizes and spot dance giveaways. 1A; 801 1: Tyler McGhee 1G. Stephen DeMarco 2G, Brett Matthews 1G, Dylan Kovacs 1G, Jamie Hawkins 2A, Come join us for a night of dinner, dancing and fun. Rep Teams Steadman Dinning 2A, Matthew Mears 1A. Last year's dance was a big success Exhibition Atom AA 4 Newmarket 3 and this year will be even better Chris Piron 1G, Stephen DeMarco 1G, Atom AA 12 Orangeville 1 Steadman Dinning 1G, Kyle McCreedy 1G, Eleeza Cox 3G 1A, Kyle McCreedy 2G 2A, Jamie Hawkins 2A, Matthew Mears 1A, For tickets please contact the Jordan Figueiredo 2G, Cody Weese 1G 1A, Taran McGowan 1A, Cody Weese 1A. AMHA Hockey Office @ 905-727-1480 Taran McGowan 1G, Dylan Kovacs 1G, Janine Gabel @ 905-726-3580 Jamie Hawkins 1G, Stephen DeMarco 1G, Atom AA 5 Georgina 4 or Andrea Bentolila @ 905-841-8610. Brett Matthews 3A, Steadman Dinning 1A, Kyle McCreedy 1G 1A, Jamie Hawkins 1G, Chris Piron 1A, Ben Hanlon 1A. Eleeza Cox 1G, Chris Piron 1G, Dylan Table reservations can be made at the time of ticket purchase 12 - AURORAN, Week of October 14, 2003

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