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Robinson said the change will He said engineers want to look mean fewer students at Stone inside the building walls and check Road than are currently there. for possible shifting of the struc- At the moment, Stone Road is ture. The champs were honoured housing about 683 students, many Wells Street Public School, Tuesday night in Aurora. The of them awaiting the September once Aurora’s first high school, has opening of the new Hartman a lengthy educational history on Aurora Tigers Junior A hock- Elementary School. the site between Mosley and ey team returned from a suc- When they leave and Wells Metcalfe Streets. cessful week in Prince Street students - Grades 1 to 6 - Hartman Public School, located George, British Columbia, arrive, the population at Stone on River Ridge Blvd., north and where they, for the second Road is expected to be about 635. east of Wellington and Bayview, will time since 2004, captured the Mr. Robinson announced the be ready for students in coveted Royal Bank Cup, change in a letter sent to parents September. making them the best hock- and guardians Friday. According to those who remem- ey team in that division in “This morning our staff were ber, this is a case of “turnabout is Canada. Prior to a General informed that Aurora Grove PS has fair play”. Committee meeting, the been asked by the York Region Wells Street Public School was District School Board to accommo- the “holding” school for students Town welcomed the team date the staff and students of Wells while Stone Road PS was being with plaques, flags and a Street PS on an interim basis start- built. statue. Above, the crowd mingles with the winners, while, left, Tiger Coach Briefly Jerome Dupont addresses the crowd. Below, Tiger fan Cliff Soltan models his para- Renovation forum phernalia.You may recognize On Thursday, May 24, the Building Administration Department of the Town Cliff. He’s recently retired of Aurora will host a Renovation Forum in the Council Chambers. from GO Transit and was a Created to serve homeowners, the Forum will appeal to local contractors familiar voice at the Aurora and hobbyists. railway station for years. The Town of Aurora’s Building Administration team along with representa- Auroran photos tives from Bylaw Services and Planning Department will make a presentation concerning the building permit process, the guidelines for building in existing by David Falconer neighbourhoods, and construction within the heritage district plan. The team will also be available to answer zoning, plumbing, septic system and technical building questions. No Parade? For more information call the Town of Aurora Building Administration Department at (905) 727-3123 extension 4390 or 4394. Another Aurora tradition is The forum begins at 7 p.m. about to disappear. For the first time since 1969, 10th anniversary there will be no parade July First. The decision, made last week, On Saturday, June 2, Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School will hold its follows on the heels of word that annual “Blast Off” to summer fun fair, but what makes this year special is the Aurora’s famed Horse Show, usu- school is celebrating its 10th anniversary. ally held at Machell Park in June, In honour of the day, a tree planting and bench dedication have been won’t take place this year. organized. At 11.30 a.m. Father Don MacLean will bless the area. For a complete story on the Officially invited to the event are the members of the Catholic School Board, parade decision, please see the mayor, councillors and Member of Parliament Belinda Stronach. Page 15. Brian Get more out of your Mailbox! • A real address with a suite number Our Document Experts are here to help. and not just a PO box number Right in your neighbourhood. John • Secure, 24 hour access to your mail • Package acceptance from all carriers Aurora’s Business Service Centre • Mail forwarding and holding Hunters Gate Plaza - 14845 Yonge St. Unit 6 • Call-in Mail Check T: 905.713.1632 F: 905.713.1633 • Package Notification E: [email protected] Finalist in the Aurora Chamber of Commerce “Celebration of Business” Awards 2006 - “Franchisee of the Year” category. 2 - AURORAN, Week of May 22, 2007 COMING EVENTS IN AURORA Continuing until June 10, Wellington McKenzie Hall of the Seniors’ Centre. October 10 provincial election, will host Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Gallery in Aurora features figurative art- WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 an informal breakfast round table discus- Sleepy Hollow Golf Club. For more infor- works of Henry Asencio and Vidan, two Aurora Horticultural Society presents sion at Gabby’s Restaurant, 16925 Yonge mation, contact Shelley Lundquist at 905- highly acclaimed artists of international lecture on "Gardening in China" at the Street, Newmarket at 8 a.m. Admission is 727-5837, extension 107. fame. Gallery is at the corner of Royal Canadian Legion, Industrial free but advance registration is required JUNE 23-24 Wellington Street West and Machell Parkway N., at 8 p.m. by calling 905-727-0145. "More Musical Mayhem", a hilarious Avenue. THURSDAY, MAY 24 SATURDAY, JUNE 2 new musical review at the Factory **** Enjoy an evening out at a Pampered Aurora Optimist Club annual street Theatre with shows at 2 and 7.30 p.m. The 3rd Aurora Scouting Group has Chef show, where you can see every- dance 7 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. on Yonge June 23 and a 2 p.m. matinee June 24 spaces available in Beavers, Cubs, thing that a well-tooled kitchen has. Street, between Murray and Henderson. with part of the proceeds going to Breast Scouts and Venturers. For registration Event begins at 7.30 p.m. in the church Last year’s tickets will be honoured. $10 Cancer Research. Musical is directed by information or to volunteer call 905-726- hall of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, in advance; $15 the evening of the event. Irene Ilic with choreography by Pat 2393 or 905-841-0556. corner of Mosley and Victoria Streets. Call Diane Buchanan at 905-727-9817 for Wilson. * * * * MAY 25/26 further information. MONDAY, JUNE 25 Meet at Martha's Table, now in its sec- Seniors’ Art Show and Sale at the SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Aurora Chamber of Commerce 26th ond season. Every Thursday from 11.30 Seniors’ Art Centre from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Twelfth Annual Aurora Street Festival Annual Golf Tournament at King Valley a.m. to 1.30 p.m., you will find comfort on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on on Yonge Street, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Golf Club. Registration at 11 a.m., a shot- food and a sense of community at St. Saturday. TUESDAY, JUNE 5 gun start at 12.30 p.m. and dinner, enter- Andrew's Presbyterian Church. A lunch MAY 25 - JUNE 9 Tuesday Philosophy Club features tainment, prizes and silent/live auction at of hot soup, sandwiches, and dessert will Theatre Aurora presents “Blithe Spirit” Aurora resident and philosophy teacher 7 p.m. Call 905-727-7262 to register. be provided. by Noel Coward. For tickets, call the box Ronen Grunberg, at the Aurora Public WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 * * * * office at 905-727-3669 or go on-line Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Event is free but Aurora Horticultural Society presents Aurora Agricultural Society meets the www.theatreaurora.com. to pre-register, call 905-727-9493, option lecture on "Creating a Living Wreath" at first Monday of every month from 6.30 to SATURDAY, MAY 26 4, or visit the Adult Information Desk. the Royal Canadian Legion, Industrial 9 p.m. at the Aurora Community Centre. York Chamber Ensemble marks the WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Parkway N., at 8 p.m. New members welcome. For more infor- coming of summer with a choral concert Community Recognition Awards SUNDAY, JULY 1 mation, call 905-713-6773, e-mail at featuring the Trinity Festival Chorus and Ceremony including the Citizen of the Annual July First activities in Aurora. [email protected], or visit www.auro- Trinity Youth Choir. "Summer Solstice," is Year presentation at the Town Hall. Watch The Auroran for details. rafair.ca. conducted by Aurora's Tony Browning.