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"That has always writer has been named a top 10 from a poem of mine that repre- had me wonder about the unique- finalist in the "A Song for Canada" sents Canada." ness of Canada. I am a foster par- contest, held by organizers of While coming up with words to ent as well and have the experi- Canada's Walk of Fame. describe what Canada means to ence of seeing it through many dif- Attracting nearly 650 poets her was not a problem, paring ferent nationalities and challenges across Canada, Ms. Stevenson's down her thoughts into the pre- as well as that have sort of come words could be set to music scribed 250-word limit was a chal- in my door, and through my chil- to commemorate the latest lenge. dren's eyes to see what it means inductees to the Toronto attraction. A self-described "chatterbox", it to them." For Ms. Stevenson, this has was a good test for her to be pre- Ms. Stevenson's patriotic poem been a dream shared with her cise in her words, she said, adding is not only reflective of her mother, Betty May, who encour- that it gave her time to reflect not thoughts and the thoughts of her aged her to enter the contest. just on her perception of Canada, family, but also thoughts she said "She knew this was right up my but others' perspectives on might be shared across the alley that I would want to have one Canadians. Canadian family, and being reflec- of my poems put to song, espe- "As an adult, I have had the tive of a number of different cially one that has to do with opportunity to travel a little bit and Please see page 7 Lions Hall Mosley building sold, will become a church Aurora's historic Lions Hall at Mosley heart attack in April and I just asked the services that the money raised there and Victoria Streets is set to become the members [if anyone wanted to take over has to go back into the community, so new home for the Aurora parish for the the responsibility considering my wife's anything to do with halls and that stuff Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste condition] and nobody wanted the job, has got to come out of your administra- Romanian Orthodox Church. so we put it up for sale." tion and the administration is the mem- It was Seniors’ Day at the Aurora Farmers’ Market Saturday, The former Lions Hall will be open From his perspective though, it is bers themselves." for its first new service as a church also time for service clubs like the Lions Lest you think the Aurora Lions Club and these three took advantage of the event. They are August 21, following the completion of Club to move away from the concept of is phasing out their operations in Town, Katherine Belrose, left, Lynne Rubbens, centre, and Alexa some modifications to the existing build- having their own halls as bases of oper- rest assured Mr. Bullen, whose tenure Zayadi, right. Auroran photo by David Falconer ing, including the laying of new floors ation in the interest of membership and as Lions Club president ended in July, and the installation of new pews. keeping resources where they should said the sale of the Hall will not affect "Our community is growing up and be. any of the Club's services as they have Briefly we needed a bigger space," said Pr. "You put too much work into [the hall] found a new home in the Royal Marius Antonel Dumitru last week on and not enough work into what you're Canadian Legion building on Industrial why his church bought the building. really there for as a club," he said of Parkway. New candidate The conversion of the Lions Hall to a groups that use similar facilities. "We Nor will it affect any of their regular Romanian Orthodox Church is the lat- were set up where we are supposed to Town activities such as the Polo for Local candidates for the October 6 Provincial election will have to est phase in the storied history of the be working for the betterment of the Heart or their upcoming Christmas make room for one more following the selection of a candidate for the building which first found life as the community and raise funds to look after Basket drive. Green Party of Ontario. home of the Aurora Mechanics' Institute our local citizens. "That takes a whole pile of organiza- Kris Kuysten was selected to carry the Green Party banner in and has twice hosted the Lions. "If you have seen us in there trying to tion [but] you don't need a hall or any- Newmarket-Aurora Friday afternoon. To past Lions Club president Fred scrub the floors and the upkeep and thing else for that," he said, noting that Mr. Kuysten joins fellow candidates Christina Bisanz for the Liberal Bullen, the time had come to let the everything else, under Lions the Hall robbery last year at the Lions Hall dur- Party, Frank Klees for the Progressive Conservative Party and Robin building go. had to come out of our pockets. It was- ing the Christmas Basket drive did not Wardlaw for the New Democrats on the ballot. "I have been caretaker for 25 years," n't like the Polo for Heart or the pan- play a factor into their decision to sell Garden Centre he told The Auroran. "My wife had a cakes in Sheppard's Bush. 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Join Dr. Park at the Lebovic Room. $20 per person and you must be 18 Newmarket, to sing, share in the harmony of friend- (CHATS) is looking for volunteers to assist with the Aurora Public Library for four days of calculus prob- years and older. Pre-register at the Adult Information ship and learn the barbershop art form. York activities in its Adult Day Program. The positions call lem-solving in preparation for university. Classes Desk, or call 905-727-9493, option 4. Highlands is always looking for new women who for a commitment of a few hours a week at its Aurora begin at 6 p.m. for two hours in the Optimist room. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 share the love of a capella music. Call Karen at 905- location. Various times are available. Call Christine at The event, while restricted to students entering 1st The Triple P Parenting workshop series returns 726-2113 or e-mail Vikki at informa- 905-713-3494. year university calculus only, is free although seating to Aurora Public Library. Join the group the last [email protected]. * * * * is limited. Pre-register at the Adult Information Desk Wednesday of each month, September to May, * * * * Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the or call 905-727-9493, option 4. excluding December. A variety of topics will help you The Upper Canada Chordsmen, Aurora- Pioneer Club for boys and girls, age three to Grade TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 answer your parenting questions and needs. All Newmarket’s award winning chorus, is looking for 4 and the Junior High Club for boys and girls, Grades Movie tonight at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre is meetings at 7 p.m. in the Magna Room. Pre-register male singers. The group meets every Wednesday 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora Cornerstone “Something Borrowed”, starring Kate Hudson, at the Adult Information Desk or call 905-727-9493, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Old Fire Hall, 140 Main Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. For more Ginnifer Goodwin and Colin Egglesfield. Rachel is a option 4. Street South, in Newmarket. information call 905-841-8884. lawyer. When she was in law school she fell for OCTOBER 1, 2, 6 AND 7 * * * * * * * * another student Dex who comes from an affluent The Canadian Cancer Society: Holland River The Optimist Club of Aurora meets the first A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday at family.
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