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Aurora’s Community Newspaper Vol. 7 No. 49 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of October 16, 2007 BRIEFLY

TOAST at it again

The Town of Aurora Staff Together Committee, better known as TOAST, will hold a silent auction and bake sale next month. This event is usually a huge success. It will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington Street East, in the main lobby. All proceeds will be donated to the York Region Children's Aid Society "Holiday Gift Program". Anyone wishing to make a donation should call 905-726-4740. Meanwhile, this weekend

This Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 20, Aurora United Church will hold its annual Fall Rummage sale. There’s plenty there to see and buy, including gently used clothing for the winter, household articles, books, and a selection of Hallowe’en costumes. All proceeds go directly back into the community as outreach to Women and Men shelters as well as the Welcoming Arms Program. On Friday, the event runs from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, the sale is on from 9 a.m. to noon. Once he had been declared winner, Frank Klees spent some time Wednesday night thanking his assistants for their help in the election campaign. At the top of his list were his wife Jayne Okay, repeat after me... and son, Rob, who joined him on the podium. Auroran photo by Rob Schuetze

Teacher to the editor of The Auroran: “Go to the blackboard and write one million times: Stone Road Public School is really Aurora Grove Public School.” We not only got it wrong once on the front page of last week’s Klees wins riding Auroran, we got it wrong twice. For that, there can be no forgiveness. The brand new riding of 2,000-vote underdogs," Klees told Newmarket. Newmarket-Aurora has a veteran The Auroran Wednesday night. "We Traditionally, third place in the Wanna hear Elvis? politician representing it at the knew it wasn't going to be a cake- race usually goes to the New provincial level. walk." Democratic Party, however, this time Elvis Presley impersonator Randy Skelcher will be one of the attrac- Progressive Conservative Frank Liberal Bisanz, along with the out, NDP's Mike Seaward finished tions this Saturday at a fall fair being held to raise money for a new play- Klees, 56, was elected Wednesday man Klees defeated when he was fourth, behind Green representative ground. night, after a nail-biting evening that first elected to the provincial legisla- John McRogers. The event, organized by residents of the Charles Darrow Co-op, will saw him narrowly edge newcomer ture in 1995, Charles Beer, showed McRogers took that spot by near- be held at 135 James Henry Drive, near Wellington and Haida. Liberal Christina Bisanz by about up to congratulate Klees at his victo- ly 1,000 votes, but was not in the In addition to Skelcher, there will be a barbecue, cotton candy, a 1,300 votes. ry party in Aurora. running as far as winning the riding bake sale, a costume and singing contest, pumpkin colouring, crafts, With all 231 polls accounted for, Earlier, she addressed a small was concerned. face painting and a haunted house. Klees won the election 19,435 to gathering at the Newmarket Legion Craig Hodgins of the Libertarians The event runs from noon until 6 p.m. 18,088, and while his margin was hall. and Tad Brudzinski, representing the never great, he led throughout the “I am pleased with the results,” Family Coalition Party, were the Great voices evening. she said. “We had a small team and other two candidates in the race. Klees, a former cabinet minister, no resources.” Meanwhile, Klees was unsure If you have never heard the York Regional Police sing, here’s your is an Aurora resident, who for the She told The Auroran her plans in what would happen to PC leader chance. past two terms has served as MPP future politics are still unknown but John Tory, who lost his bid to get The York Regional Police Male Chorus will hold its 15th Annual "In in the Oak Ridges riding. she would remain active in the com- elected in a Toronto riding. Harmony With the Community" Concert Saturday, Nov. 10, at 7.30 p.m. When riding boundaries were munity. Klees, who came third in a three- at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Leslie Street in Newmarket. changed to follow federal bound- “It’s my community; I care about man battle for the PC leadership in The event will feature three police choruses, the singing group aries, Klees said he would run in the the community and I’ll always be September, 2004, threw his support Vivace, and tickets, at $10, are available by calling 905-727-2429 or newly-formed Newmarket-Aurora involved in the community,” she said. behind Tory, who won the campaign. 905-727-6470. riding, while the Liberals went with Ms Bisanz has been a resident of The other candidate was Whitby- politically unknown Christina Bisanz. Aurora and Newmarket for about 25 Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty. "We knew going in we were years, and currently lives in Please see page 16 It’s no CROC! We have the largest selection of Crocs™ and Jibbitz™ north of Toronto .com Mammoth - New from CROCS This strapless slip-on takes a cozy twist on Crocs’ original .com design, keeping feet warm and toasty! Don’t get cold feet, hurry in & get them while they’re hot! SHOES Est. 1970 Aurora Shopping Centre 14800 Yonge St., Aurora 905-727-9391 2 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 COMING EVENTS

A drop-in centre will operate every **** be held at the Aurora Public Library beginning at NOVEMBER 4 to 19 Wednesday at the Community Bible Church, on A Public Open House on the Green Bin will be 6 p.m. Pre-register at the adult information desk, Aurora seniors will take a 15-day Hawaiian Bathurst Street, just south of Henderson. held at the Aurora Town Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. to or call 905-727-9493, option 4. Mouse and key- cruise. Call Pam at 416-630-3499 for details. Operating from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. it’s open to all answer questions and concerns. boarding experience required. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 parents, grandparents and caregivers. For more **** **** Christmas Bazaar at St. Andrew’s information, e-mail Judy Hoffmann at jhoff- Aurora Historical Society will hold a meeting Public Planning meeting in the council cham- Presbyterian Church hall, Victoria and Mosley [email protected]. at Hillary House at 8 p.m. Guest speaker is Dr. bers of the Town Hall at 7 p.m. Agenda includes Streets. St. Andrew's Guild is presenting baked **** Carl Benn, Chief Curator of the City of Toronto's proposed zoning bylaw change regarding infill goods, crafts, and treasures from 10 a.m. to 1.30 Scottish Country Dancing is held every Friday Museum and Heritage Services and his topic is housing or monster homes p.m. Hot lunch will be served from 11 a.m. Tickets: morning at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church "First Nations Material Culture Around Lake FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 $7; $3.50 for children under nine. beginning at 10.30 a.m. No partners are needed Ontario in the 18th Century", The event will be For advanced computer operators, “Beyond **** and beginners are welcome. followed by light refreshments. Google”, a one-hour session on advanced York Regional Police Male Chorus 15th Annual **** THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 search strategies, using electronic databases "In Harmony With the Community" Concert. St. Until Nov. 28, on Wednesday evenings, the CHATS presents its United Way Fundraiser will be held at the Aurora Public Library begin- Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Leslie Street, Bereavement Support Group, for adults experi- "Around the World" from 6 to 9 p.m. at its office, ning at 10.30 a.m. Pre-register at the adult infor- Newmarket, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are $10. For fur- encing the loss of a loved one, will meet at 126 Wellington Street West at Haida. It will be an mation desk, or call 905-727-9493, option 4. ther information call 905-727-2429 or 905-727- Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge Street from international food sampling, wine tasting and Mouse and keyboarding experience required. 6470. 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. For more information, call Mary silent action. Tickets are $20 and are available at **** MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 at 905-727-6984. There is no fee for this pro- the Aurora office or call 905-713-3373 ext. 6032. The staff of Aurora Cable Internet hosts "The Aurora Film Circuit presents “La Vie en Rose”, gram. **** Nightmare Before Christmas Charity" starring Marion Cotillard as "La Mome". French **** To celebrate Ontario Public Library Week, the Hallowe’en Party at DiNardo's Haunted Mansion with English subtitles. Tickets are $10 and avail- Meet at Martha's Table, now in its third sea- Aurora Public Library will welcome Aurora's with proceeds to help area families who other- able at R & R Revisited, 95 Edward Street and the son. Every Thursday from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 Marina Nemat who will read from her memoir wise would have a bleak Christmas. For tickets Aurora Public Library. All screenings take place at p.m., comfort food and a sense of community is "Prisoner of Tehran" from 7 to 9 p.m. Copies of and information call Tracy Mead at 905-727- the Cineplex Aurora, with door prizes at 6.45 p.m. available in the St. Andrew's Presbyterian the book will be available. Pre-register at the 1981, ext. 249. and film at 7 p.m. Church hall, Aurora. Any funds raised are direct- adult information desk or call 905-727-9493, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 ed to other community outreach projects. option 4. Event is free with ticket and seating is York Chamber Ensemble begins a four-con- Big Brothers Big Sisters of York presents its **** limited. cert series with a Bach motif featuring renowned Annual Gala "Catch A Dream" at DiNardo's Aurora Agricultural Society meets the first **** guest violinists Gerard Kantarjian and Gayane Mansion, 400 Industrial Parkway South, with Monday of every month from 6.30 to 9 p.m. at the Amnesty International meets at 7.30 p.m. at Bareghamyan. The concert, conducted by reception at 6.30 p.m. and dinner at 7.30 p.m. Aurora Community Centre. New members wel- Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street. New Aurora's Tony Browning, will be held at Trinity Evening includes cocktails, dinner, raffles, live and come. For more information, call 905-713-6773, members are welcome. For further information Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, at 7.30 p.m. silent auction and dancing. Tickets are $150 per e-mail at [email protected], or visit www.auro- call 905-713-6713. Tickets, available at the door, are $15; $10 for person and may be reserved by calling 905-895- rafair.ca. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 students and seniors. 0289. * * * * Aurora Chamber of Commerce annual **** **** Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday Business Excellence evening in Aurora. Pre-reg- Celebrate Hallowe’en at the Aurora Farmers' 12th annual Christmas Fair & Artisans’ Craft evening at 6.30 p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge Street. istration required. Call 905-727-7262. Market as part of customer appreciation. Lots of Sale, takes place in Lynett Hall, 16 Catharine New members welcome. For further information, **** prizes and activities will be featured. Good food, Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Our call 905-841-1352. The musical comedy "Nunsense" opens at crafts and contest winnings for best costumes. Lady of Grace Catholic Women’s League. * * * * the Howard Johnson Dinner Theatre at 6 p.m. for **** **** Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge hot and cold buffet with the show at 8 p.m. Show York Chamber Ensemble begins a four-con- Trinity Anglican Church presents 'Winter #148 meets the first and third Tuesday of each continues October 26, November 2, 9, 10, 16, 23, cert series with a Bach motif featuring renowned Wonderland' Christmas Bazaar from 9.30 a.m. to month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street (south of and December 7, 8, 14 and 15. Call 905-727- guest violinists Gerard Kantarjian and Gayane 3 p.m. at the church. Luncheon is served from Wellington). For more information, call 905-830- 1312 to reserve. Bareghamyan. The concerts, conducted by 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds for A.C.W. Anglican 9205. **** Aurora's Tony Browning, will be held at Trinity Outreach and Parish needs. * * * * Deadline for applications for citizens to serve Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street at 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first on the Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee. Tickets, available at the door, are $15 and $10 Coffee House at Trinity Anglican Church. Thursday of each month at The Rising Sun The committee will provide advice to council on for seniors and students, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Temple, 57 Mosley Street, at 7.30 p.m. all matters related to Arts and Culture within the **** Santa Claus Parade from 5 to 8 p.m. under the * * * * municipality. Call 905-727-3123 ext. 4222 for fur- Sheppard's Bush becomes a Haunted Forest stars. Sponsors and volunteers required. Call 905- Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third ther information. from 6 to 8 p.m. and all ghosts, goblins and 727-3123 ext.4218, for details. Saturday each month at 57 Mosley Street at OCTOBER 19 and 20 friendly monsters are invited for a spooky night **** 10.30 a.m. Coffee club at 9 a.m., lunch at noon. Aurora United Church Fall Rummage Sale, of haunted trails. Call 905-726-4762 for details. Aurora Seniors’ Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. Call 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080. 15186 Yonge Street. Hours on October 19: 1 p.m. **** to 3 p.m. with baked goods, boutiques, hasti * * * * to 8 p.m. on October 20: 9 a.m. to noon. For The last Great Curbside Giveaway for the notes, paintings, greeting cards and silent auc- Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, more information call 905-727-1935. year. Take unwanted items to the curb and mark tion. Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 them free. If not taken leftovers must be TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 * * * * A sale of many types of used books, including removed by 6 p.m. Aurora Seniors are off to Lindsay for a Living Euchre every Thursday night. Aurora Legion, an array of cookbooks, will be held from 9 a.m. to SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Christmas Tree Musical including a coach bus trip, 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. 2 p.m. in St. Andrew's Hall, Mosley at Victoria The "Howl on the Hill" at St. Andrew's performance by an eight-person choir, visit to a * * * * Street. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of College will raise funds for Girls Inc. of York tea room, shopping and dinner. Canadian Federation of University Women church library resources. Region. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with the run WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 has monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion with TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 at 10 a.m. featuring a five and a ten kilometre Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. a variety of speakers and interest groups. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce holds a run and a 3 kilometre trick-or-treat hike along a at the Town Hall with festivities, carol singing and Contact Beverley at 905-727-2151. Business after Five meeting at the Cineplex haunted trail. Call 905-830-0776 for details. tree decorating. * * * * Odeon Cinema from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. Pre-regis- Euchre at the Legion, 1 p.m. every third ter for the event by calling 905-727-7262. Sunday. **** * * * * Aurora Council meets in the council cham- The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice bers of the Town Hall at 7 p.m. Aurora Cable under the direction of Tom Rainsford and Enid Internet will telecast the meeting at 6:30 p.m. the Maize every Wednesday from 3.30 to 5 p.m. at following night and at noon the following the seniors’ centre. Saturday and Sunday. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 **** Aurora-based Women's Centre of York Region Tuesday Night at the Movies at the seniors’ Annual General Meeting to be held at the centre features “Don Juan DeMarco", starring Ruby “Hould” Regional Municipality of York Administration Marian Brando, Johnny Depp and Faye building in Room “A”, 17250 Yonge Street, Dunaway. Newmarket from 6 to 7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 1997 - 2007 **** Aurora Horticultural Society presents lecture The Aurora Chamber of Commerce will start on "Festive Entertaining" at the Royal Canadian selling exhibitor booths to Chamber members in Legion, 8 p.m., 105 Industrial Parkway North. good standing at 8 a.m. on a first-come-first- **** served basis for the Aurora Home Show April 18 For advanced computer operators, “Beyond through 20. Call 905-727-7262 for further infor- Google”, a one-hour session on advanced mation. search strategies, using electronic databases will

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(905) 713-3488 Many thanks for the excellent care for the past 9 years to the doctors and staff at Abbotsford Animal Hospital in Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 - 3 Aurora Cable faces another challenge It was in 1964 when Jim cable territory, Rogers pre- tomers and he cites that as Irvine faced a challenge in sented Irvine with an offer the chief reason he is starting Aurora Cable televi- to buy Aurora Cable, and unwilling to sell to Rogers sion to cover the although not particularly who provides service to the Aurora/Oak Ridges market. interested in selling he balance of York Region. He submitted his appli- countered the Rogers offer Despite the David vs. cation to the CRTC and was with what he considered a Goliath appearance of the granted coverage for the hefty but fair price, but the situation, Irvine says he is area. two companies were unable not worried about the He went door to door to come to terms. potential competition, as making his pitch for seven Irvine remains excited Aurora Cable already com- crystal-clear channels for by the challenging technol- petes with satellite TV com- Central York Fire Services firefighters literally took a car apart Saturday at $4.75 a month. ogy that broadened the panies which are not Aurora’s Edward Street station, during demonstrations held as part of the Service started in 1965 number of products and restricted from operating in department’s open house. Using the “Jaws of Life”, firefighters ripped and by the end of the year services he sells to his cus- the region. Aurora Cable Television had through this car then demonstrated the power of airbags. 350 subscribers. Auroran photo by David Falconer By April, 2005, Aurora Cable, now known as Aurora Cable Internet with a staff of 50, was providing Woman wants parade back gourmet to go high speed internet servic- If an Aurora area woman has porated including having each for our community already, and es as well as a telephone Schnitzels our specialty her way, Aurora’s July First school enter a float, having stu- I'm hoping you can extend your service in addition to the parade, cancelled last year for dents who 'work' on the parade reach to our national birthday. I cable service. the first time in more than 35 using hours of work towards would greatly appreciate your Now he is about to face years, will be back on track. their Community Service support to help revive the the biggest challenge in his starting Mid September Sher St. Kitts, a resident of requirements, having a 'veter- Canada Day Parade in Aurora.” 42 years with a competitive the hamlet of Snowball on ans/soldiers of Canada' float in Similar letters went to other threat as Rogers, Canada's Wellington Street in King the parade, and inviting all busi- Aurora service clubs. biggest cable empire, plans WILDBOAR Township, was upset when last nesses belonging to the Aurora The parade some of its to lay cable in Irvine's terri- year’s parade was cancelled, Chamber of Commerce to put attraction when most other activ- tory. and she wants to try and together floats in honour of their ities were moved from the Ted Rogers says he has CARIBOU restart it. own success. Aurora Community Centre to the to do this so he can sell his To that end, she has sent let- She also said it was impor- Leisure Complex in the town’s quadruple play of telecom- ters to various businesses and tant that newer Aurora residents east end. munications services VENISON individuals seeking support, and become involved in the activity. The parade would end at the across Ontario and better has even asked several Aurora “Everyone who is proud to Centre, but those watching it compete with his chief rival, service clubs if they would be be Canadian will be glad to would then have to move to the Bell Canada. 905-727-9561 involved. march in a Canada Day Parade Complex to continue celebra- Before filing a request 14889 Yonge Street, Aurora Aurora Rotary president - and the kids will love it,” she tions. with the CRTC to extend his www.graystonesrestaurant.ca Greg Foster was expected to said. Two years ago, a party in the bring it before the membership at In her letter to the Rotary Town Park, held the night before a regular meeting Monday night. Club, she said, “I know that the July First, was relocated to the In her letter to various busi- Rotary Club of Aurora does a lot Complex. nesses, Mrs. St. Kitts said, “I am writing you to ask for your sup- port for the revival of the Canada Day Parade in Aurora for 2008. Dear Readers, As you know, Aurora is consid- I am writing this article to introduce my ered Canada’s Birthday Town. I column which you will find every other week The Differences Insideª was very upset that we had no on page 7 in this paper. The reason I am writing this column is parade in 2007 and would like to because I have found out in my years of ensure that Aurora will always practice that most people don’t truly have a fabulous Canada Day understand what health is. Parade going into the future for Here is what I know: Health is more than just our children and theirs.” how you feel. It is how your body works and how you adapt to the every day stresses of life, Mrs. St. Kitts, wife of famous both physically and mentally. It is about hav- entertainer George St. Kitts, said Dr. Craig Dingman ing mind and body working optimally without any interference. It is being able to do all of the activities that bring you joy, like she would work hard to ensure playing with your children, running through the woods, walking on the beach or HAYEK As you can see, Aurora had a July First parade just sleeping soundly through the night. THE DIFFERENCES next year. It is about living life on your terms Ð you deserve it! Aurora’s July First parade I have discovered that our health is based on four very important principles and ARE ON THE debuted in 1969, when the Town everything we do in our office is based on these four principles: organized the first town-wide OUTSIDE TOO! birthday party, building on a 1. Your body is a self-healing organism. It is designed to heal itself! For exam- Dressy Shoes ple, you get a brand new liver every month. All the cells in your liver die and are number of street parties that had replaced with brand new cells every 24 days! Amazing! been organized for Canada’s for Every four months all of your red blood cells are wiped out and your body cre- Centennial in 1967. ates a completely new set. Incredible! The two-day event featured a Yonge Street parade led by hun- You get a completely new stomach lining every 5 days. dreds of costumed children Your taste buds are replaced every 11 days. Men pushing various forms of trans- At night when you go home and take off your clothes before bed, thousands of portation. dead skin cells float down to the floor and then you vacuum yourself up the next “I've always enjoyed the morning! Did you realize that most of the dust in your house is YOU? You are and a very dusty person! parade with my children,”Mrs. St. Kitts said. “It gives me a great I use these examples to emphasize that your body is in a constant state of change and repair. In order to do this it follows a very exact program. So my job is to Women sense of pride to be a Canadian find out why you are not following the program! Why your body is not doing and wave our flag and the what it is designed and programmed to do. And that is absolutely not OK! parade provides us all a moment 2. Your nervous system is the thing that runs this program. It is like a computer FETTERMAN in time to be thankful for being central command centre that runs you. As long as your nervous system is able to communicate effectively with every organ, tissue, cell, every little nook and part of such a great nation. cranny of you, you should have the very best health that you have ever had in “It is the best country in the your life. This is called normal. Selected Styles Available in Wide Widths world and Canadians need to 3. If something interferes with the function of your nervous system and it is not celebrate Canada,” she said. able to do this, your body will not be able to do what it is designed and “We need to teach our children programmed to do. It will do its own thing…and this is the beginning of your TOP 3 REASONS TO SHOP AT OMARS problems. to have pride in our home. We #3 - Largest selection north of Toronto #2 - Friendly, personable staff need to cheer for our veterans, 4. My job as a chiropractor is to restore law and order to the way your body #1 - WE STILL MEASURE YOUR FEET! our soldiers, our community functions! leaders, our schools, service I hope this makes sense to you. If it does I’m sure you will appreciate this week’s Our 37th column titled “ARE YOU POISONING YOUR KIDS?” SHOES year in clubs and our unique Canadian Est. 1970 Aurora ways and values.” If you have any questions or require additional information please feel very In her efforts to restart the welcome to contact me. WHERE GREAT SHOES AND GREAT SERVICE ARE A GREAT FIT! parade, the woman listed a num- (905) 841-0400 www.healinghandsaurora.com 14800 Yonge Street, Aurora Shopping Centre (905) 727-9391 ber of ideas that could be incor- 4 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007

Poor Richard

Aurora Council is a paradox

It looks like a comic opera, As round and round they go; Decisions are hard to come by, Causing taxpayers lots of woe! - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

Aurora Council is a paradox. As individuals they are all hard-working citizens who are interested in serving the best interests of the town and its residents, but when they get together as a council, they are dysfunctional. Much of the problem goes back to the traditional off-site retreat when newly-elected councils went away for a weekend to be briefed on current issues by senior staff and to get to know the senior staff and each other. That event no longer exists. During the social periods they discussed issues informally and by setting a vision for themselves for the coming term, they developed a team spirit and the ability to work together. The tradition was broken during the last term of council when the retreat was held but was boycotted by Councillors Phyllis Morris, Nigel Kean and Wendy Gaertner. This term, with five brand new members of council, there was no mention of an off-site retreat even though such an event has been authorized by the Municipal Act providing it is held within the region or an adjacent municipality. Mayor Morris attended the regional retreat in Niagara-on-the-Lake which had been arranged prior to the amendment to the Municipal Act and according to Ministry officials was permissible for that occasion. Also in the earlier days when council met on Monday nights which was the parade night of the Queen's York Rangers, members of council, staff and the media adjourned to the Armories for a social hour as the meet- ings were usually over in about two hours. When the meetings were switched to Tuesday nights the social hour took place in the late Councillor Herb McKenzie's recreation room or around his swimming pool. Today with council meetings longer than four hours on average, sometimes close to five, there is no time for a social hour even if there was a willingness to have one. There isn't and a team spirit is sadly lacking. As members of council are elected as independents, it is to be expected they will have strong opinions and will debate their point of view vigorously but the procedural bylaw is often ignored. This is the cover from a prize list book, printed for The procedural bylaw states quite clearly that THE AURORAN the Aurora Horse Show in 1949. It was one item members can speak twice on any issue, but it is the norm for members of council to speak five to six times found in several boxes of Horse Show material hid- on an issue, whether it be a question or a comment. ing in the attic of Jack Wood’s farmhouse on “Aurora’s Community Newspaper” All this adds to the length of the meeting. Edward Street. The farmhouse, owned by the Town It is quite normal, after a general committee meeting of Aurora, was a day care centre but is now vacant. Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. At 95 Edward Street, with all members present coming to a majority vote on Town workers cleaning the building came across Aurora, L4G 1W1 an issue, for the same topic to be rehashed at a council the horse show documents. Once we work around Publisher Emeritus meeting in front of the TV cameras with the same the mouse droppings, we’ll see what else is in the Rosemary Schumaker arguments used. boxes. By the way, several people attempted to It does nothing but add to the length of the meeting. answer our question from last week (to whom was Editorial Production A recent general committee meeting showed council Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor the first long-distance call made?) but no one got [email protected] [email protected] at its worst. it. The call was made to the mayor of the City of Dick Illingworth A decision on the use of town-owned vacant buildings Main Number Aurora, Illinois. [email protected] such as the hydro building and the former library and 905-727-3300 seniors centre on Victoria Street has been long Photography Classifieds outstanding. Letter to the Editor David Falconer 905-727-7128 Staff members presented a comprehensive report on [email protected] [email protected] suggested uses for the buildings which was so Advertising Facsimile Machine functional that an average council would have adopted Bob Ince 905-727-2620 the report in principle with the final details to be worked [email protected] Councillor is Editorial Department out for budget considerations. Diane Buchanan [email protected] But not Aurora Council. [email protected] The report was met with considerable opposition with requests for more information and cost benefit options unbelievable such as selling the hydro building and property and Editorial policy purchasing other property to construct a new building for To the editor, unbelievable. the Parks Division which has to move out of the Works If you have ever Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone building due to the growth of the town. Re: Residents enjoy- watched the Town number, although number will not be published. Names may be withheld It was even suggested that the Victoria Street building ing the public purse, Council meetings, you Letter to the Editor, will know how important assuming a compelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or be demolished to provide parking for the Heritage refused. All contents protected by copyright. Centre and the Library although a recent $30,000 park- Oct. 9, by Evelyn Buck. it is to make an informed decision when casting ing study of the downtown area found there were more Advertising policy than 1,000 on-street and off-street parking spaces avail- I am just wondering, your vote in the able. how many other letters municipal elections! Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do They are the authors of their own misfortunes and the from Evelyn Buck are not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the publisher prior to the following edition. town is suffering for it. missing important facts? D. Vanherk The councillor is Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Election notebook - final thoughts By Stephen Somerville

Some final musings and observations from the campaign just and proper ballot". you are informed and make sure you go out and cast a ballot trail. I can't say any more about this right now while the case on election day. Thank you for voting. - Darryl." The results were a lot closer than I thought. works it way through to the Supreme Court of Canada. Liberal candidate Christina Bisanz came over to Dinardo's My prediction was that the margin would be between 2,500 From about 4 p.m. on election day, I was situated at Devins to concede to Frank Klees on election night. Class gesture by and 3,000 votes in Progressive Conservative Frank Klees' Drive Public School. Four polls were held within the school. Ms. Bisanz. favour, not the 1,347 votes that it actually turned out to be. The local people employed by Elections Canada were great. My overall volunteer campaign record climbs to a stellar 15- But then again, just keep in mind that I confidently predict- Collectively, they were friendly and efficient. 14. Don't laugh. My winning percentage is better than the ed Kim Campbell would win 100 seats in 1993 and that incum- About 6 p.m., the gymnasium was jammed with voters. As Leafs so far this season! bent Tim Jones would retain the mayor's chain by about 350 I watched and listened to them talking and laughing with their A federal election could be coming up shortly. votes over Ms Morris last November! neighbours while they waited to cast a vote, I was struck by, for My wife says, "Fantastic, that's great news". Can you just I won't be headed to Las Vegas or Casino Rama, for that all its faults, how well our democratic system works. feel her sarcasm oozing through the newsprint! matter, any time soon! There were no armed guards outside the school, no one My last item has absolutely nothing to do with politics. For regular readers of this column, you will know there are was coerced into voting one way or another, there were no UN At about 8:50 p.m. on election night, with no voters in sight, two hobby horses that I consistently ride; the first that people inspectors monitoring the proceedings to ensure fairness and and before the Elections Canada staff locked us in the Devins need to get out and vote, and second, the travails of having no one was fearing for their life (apart from me as a direct school gym for the counting of the ballots at 9 p.m., I was look- your mother-in-law live approximately seventy five and a half result of the death stare cast by my mother-in-law). ing at the class photos and the children's handiwork on the feet directly across the street from your house. A friend of mine, Daryl Wolk of Newmarket, put it best on walls that adorned the hallways when I came across the Regarding the first issue, voter turnout for this election was his website prior to election day: following poem that was posted on the door to the office. It a record low - only 52.6 percent of eligible provincial voters "For the past couple of weeks we have seen unbelievable made me smile: cast a ballot, beating the previous all-time low of 54.7 percent, footage out of Burma where monks and democracy activists which occurred in 1923. have been beaten and in some cases killed or imprisoned for By Kyra: In Newmarket - Aurora, we did slightly better than the the right to contest elections. province wide average; 45,606 of 82,376 eligible voters cast a "Our veterans fought hard and many gave up their lives for "My dog Bailey. ballot, or 55.4 per cent. our right to vote. Not all countries have the same opportunity I treat her like a human. Not pretty! as we do. In China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, North Make her nice with hair ties and clips. Oh well, looking on the bright side at least it beat the 38 per Korea, Cuba and in many other nations, dictatorships oppress She is almost my sister. cent voter turnout from the municipal election last year. their people and do not allow them a say in their future or the She is my most special friend in the world." As to the second issue, I tried to have my mother-in-law direction of their communities. barred from voting on grounds that, according to the deposi- "I have stated my preference, but regardless of who you Stephen can be contacted at: tion I filed, she had "insufficient reasoning ability to render a prefer; please take your right and duty seriously, make sure [email protected]

Cathy’s Corner High maintenance By Cathy Vrancic

Men think there are two kinds of women in the world: High hair, make-up and nails done and there will be no sweating of Whereas an HM woman will greet her man at the door with Maintenance (HM) and Low Maintenance (LM). any kind! complaints about her day, a Real Woman will pour him a According to men, HM women are like sports cars. They The HM man doesn't go to the gym. He doesn't need any Scotch and give him a back rub before she tells him that the are expensive, attract a lot of attention, and can make A MAN kind of movement to sweat. It comes naturally… mini-van got repossessed this morning. feel like THE MAN. The HM woman is always dressed to the nines - perfectly A real woman won't throw a tantrum or even pout when Unfortunately, they need a lot of shine and polish before coordinated from top to bottom. her man says he's golfing with the boys next weekend. She they show at their best, can't navigate rough roads…and can But just because a woman is eye-candy, doesn't automat- has girlfriends. But if the man is golfing every weekend, he leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere if you don't take ically mean she is HM. There is another breed of woman on has problems. care of them exactly right. the market these days. Real women know what they want, what they need, and LM women are like mini vans. They're easy on the budget, She is neither a sports car nor a mini-van, but more like a what they think and have the confidence to express it. versatile, and unlikely to get taken for a joy ride. hybrid: sporty, sexy and energy efficient. Let's call her a "Real Real Men know the difference between being "hen- On the downside, although they are generally reliable they Woman". pecked" and being in a relationship. can't handle too much shifting or revving and they don't have This new breed of eye-candy doesn't take hours upon Men who understand what is important to Real Women - a very impressive turning radius. hours getting ready - she only looks like she does. independence, autonomy, individuality - are happy men. The According to women, there are two kinds of men in the And if she looks like she's had a face lift, it's probably Real Man knows that if his Real Woman is happy, he will be world: those who "get it" and those who don't. The ones who because she met a Real Man who "gets it". He makes her ecstatic. don't "get it" are High Maintenance. happy and she glows from within. The more he notices and appreciates that she looks great, Whereas HM women take forever to get dressed, HM men Real women love a manicure/pedicure just as much as the better she looks. The more he does for her, the more self- are incapable of dressing themselves. HM women. The difference is that real women see it as a lux- lessly she gives to him. The more he admires and respects A woman might be considered HM if she won't take the ury and HM women see it as a necessity. Don't be con- her, the less he feels like A MAN…and the more he feels like garbage out to the curb without doing her hair and make-up fused… THE MAN. first, but the HM man won't take the garbage out at all. Real women care about how their hair looks, but they are The Real Woman is the kind of woman that men all over The HM woman insists on fine dining while the HM man not obsessed with it. The reason it always looks profession- Aurora are burning out their clutches to find. She is the best considers any diner without a drive-thru window a class ally done is because she knows her hair better than the pro- of both worlds and she DOES exist. So don't be fooled by the establishment. fessionals. beautiful exterior… Generally, the HM man prefers to be served dinner in front A Real Woman can take care of children all day long and of the TV by an LM woman who doesn't believe in vegetables. look like she spent the day at the spa.That's because she has Cathy welcomes e-mail at: The HM woman will not go to the gym before getting her the parenting skills that make a tough job look easy. [email protected] 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 Letters to the Editor BRICKBATS Bouquets & By DICK ILLINGWORTH Reader takes exception

BOUQUETS to Gordon Barnes and all the Aurora volunteers, including high school students who participated in the recent TD Great to Anglican Church ads Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in the Aurora To the editor, to Church, than what you Anglican Church in Aurora, is dards to be raised by Community Arboretum. In addition to lots of water bot- wear to Church, they were running an ad that reads, Religious Institutions, not tles and general litter they found steel oil drums, rust- really dumbing it down. "Our Fall worship schedule lowered for public conven- ing shopping carts and broken office chairs. Re: Trinity Anglican Aurora ads in The Auroran. Remember, Jesus was a allows time for your other reli- ience. poor carpenter's son. gion (illustration of a football "Keeping the Sabbath BRICKBATS to Aurora Council for being the most It is likely that when he is shown). Chances are you Day Holy," is interpreted talkative and least productive for hours I have to say, with all due entered the temple, he was can catch our opening song many ways, by many people, spent in the recent history of Aurora. At a respect, that I am really dis- wearing the "best that he and worship service before but my Sabbath Day will recent meeting it took almost an hour of confused appointed by the recent ads had", sandals and all! kick off..." never be squeezed into a debate about setting dates for special committee that the Trinity Anglican If you or I were going to a Again, I think the intent of "drop in session" between meetings on various issues following similar discus- Church in Aurora, have been wedding or out for a special this ad is asking that we fit football games or trips to the sions at two previous meetings. running! First, they ran an ad that dinner, most of us would some Church time into our mall! dress up a little. schedules. You can do better, Trinity BOUQUETS to Mary and Bill Higgins of Aurora on said something like "It's okay If that's the case, then I understand what they Anglican Aurora - be a light the celebration of their 60th Wedding to dress casual (for church) - why wouldn't we, out of are trying to do and appreci- and not a loophole. Anniversary. The couple took a trip back to Jesus did." respect, dress up a little to ate how difficult it can be to England where they were married. While I think that their message was trying to say meet God at his house? draw people into Church. Julie D. Wood Currently, the Trinity However, I expect stan- Aurora BRICKBATS to whoever is responsible for holding that it's more important to go an Open House to show the residents of Knowles Crescent the draft plans for the reconstruction of the roadway and then making a rel- ativity major change in the grade of the roadway Dedicated Yonge busway affecting the grade of the homeowners' driveways without informing them. They weren't aware of the change until the curbs were installed and it was too late! is bad planning, he says To the editor, This is totally counter- tell you about longer com- cost a very tiny fraction of BOUQUETS to the staff of the Aurora Works productive because it mute times due to more what is being proposed, Department for explaining to Poor Richard Re: Yonge Street results in more conges- traffic. while improving mass that while it may look as if the blue box and Rapid Transit tion and air pollution, as it A useful, simple cost- transit effectiveness with the green bin are being dumped together in The plan to have a is an incentive for people effective solution would very little disruption in the the same truck, there are two compartments with dedicated busway on to continue using cars. be to dedicate north and Yonge Street corridor. about 80 per cent for the blue box and 20 per cent for Yonge Street is bad plan- And there will be even south curb lanes now as Let’s use simple, the green bin. ning. more cars on Yonge bus only lanes during straightforward solutions It will cost tens of mil- Street as more residential specified rush hour peri- rather than costly coun- BRICKBATS to the Ontario government for down- lions of dollars in lost developments are com- ods. terproductive grand loading the land ambulance service to business and travel dis- pleted: each new home The number of transit plans! regional governments without adequate ruptions, and unneces- adds potentially a mini- “police” used by Viva for Like everyone else funding to provide the service, but refusing to down- sary infrastructure modifi- mum of two more cars to ticket monitoring could be who pays taxes, I am sure load the Communication Centre which is handled by cations. an already overcrowded increased, and given that there are more effec- the Georgian Central Ambulance Communications In the end, it will free roadway. additional training and tive ways to spend our Centre located in Barrie. It provides dispatch service up even more space for Anyone who has used authority to enable them money. for York. automobiles, as the mass transit on Yonge to pull violating drivers buses will no longer be in Street for the last ten or over to issue hefty tickets. R. Ryan BOUQUETS to the very kind and thoughtful four of the lanes. more years will be able to This solution would Aurora unknown gentleman at the Aurora Town Hall who brought a cup of coffee to the volunteer at the Info Aurora desk. Reader enjoyed BRICKBATS to the absent-minded or careless DAMIR VRANCIC people at CTV the other Sunday when they LAW OFFICE played the same segment of Craig Oliver Cathy’s column interviewing newly-elected Quebec MP Tom Mulclair BUSINESS LAW, To the editor, my husband for ruining the back to back on Question Period. REAL ESTATE, few times a year I actually WILLS & ESTATES An open letter to shopped for myself. BOUQUETS to all the seniors who picked up on the columnist Cathy Vrancic: We would get into flam- initiative of Councillor Alison Collins-Mrakas ing arguments just shop- 905-841-6411 "Warm Hearts Warming Hands". They are I am at home for a few ping! busy knitting children's mitts, hats and scarf Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 days on holiday for the first It always confused me sets for the winter weather and the sewing group who time in years, husband’s how a man could look like are making up sets from Arctic Fleece. away on business and boys he was dying after only a are at school. couple of hours in a mall... BRICKBATS to the Toronto District School Board I never realized how I realize it’s not just my for sending two trustees and two staffers to much fun it is to just read a husband, and if there is a China with the purpose of encouraging paper or do nothing for one next time I go with him Chinese students to pay $12,000 annually to attend whole day! (which is doubtful) I will def- high school in Toronto. I read your article on the initely look at him differently. Joys of Shopping and Thanks for the laugh. BOUQUETS to Penny McKee for advising Poor laughed so hard I was cry- Richard that the large, low flying airplane ing. Annette Kinder over downtown Aurora about 2.30 p.m. Sept. I used to get so mad at Aurora 27 was experiencing trouble but made its way safely to Buttonville Airport.

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THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 - 7 Letters to the Editor Bob’s Private member’s bill needs approving PLUMBING SERVICE (Serving York Region for more than 35 years) To the editor, Simply being confronted ensuring longer wait times Klees' new riding, but we with the question and hav- (up to eight and 10 years) need him in the legislature. Repairs–Alterations–New Work My wife is a former dialy- ing it noted on your driver's for a kidney and the earlier Your help will be sis patient and the recipient licence would have death for some. appreciated. Residential–Commercial–Industrial of a donor kidney. increased donor organs The Premier in turn is I am a retired officer who substantially. suggesting a bill to compen- Dennis Seeley dealt with many fatal acci- Police officers and ambu- sate living donors for time Whitchurch-Stouffville [email protected] 905-727-3210 dents. lance attendants would away from work. We were among those have advised staff at the Both bills are needed. who encouraged MPP Frank hospital. Later my wife came down Klees as he developed his The bill passed 2nd read- with cancer and needed From October 19th to October 26th the private member’s bill, which ing and had all party sup- care above and beyond. would have asked everyone port. Again, Frank Klees was ABSA Sponsors are hosting a food drive. renewing a driver's licence if Mr. McGuinty dissolved there fighting for us and they wished to be an organ the legislature a week early encouraging us. Bring in any non-perishable item donor: yes, no or unsure. and left this bill on the floor, We will not be in Mr. and receive a ballot for a chance to Local businesses helped WINone of 5 gift certificates!. Play bingo and support your local charities SuperWalk be a success Over $1,000,000 in cash prizes To the editor, took the time out of their tions our event would not busy lives to come out have been nearly as given away in September! I just wanted to give a and walk at the enjoyable for our walkers. huge thank you to the Aurora/Newmarket Special thanks to Jane Aurora residents who SuperWalk for Eves of Royal Pathways Free dinners every Saturday 6–7 p.m. Parkinson's at Fairy for her beautiful Yoga Lake. demonstration, Tim Jones Free brunch every Sunday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. More squirrels With their help this for his words of encour- would solve year's walk and charity agement at the opening traffic problems BBQ raised more than ceremony and to Ron $17,500 for the Parkinson Wallace for helping to $10 packages and $50 verifier To the editor, Society of Canada. advertise this event. That is an increase of It is wonderful to see a It is a shame the traffic calm- more than $2,500! community come together ing issue has caused such dis- Also, a huge thank you with such enthusiasm packages every Monday, Tuesday sention particularly because to our local businesses and compassion. there were other solutions to the for their generous dona- Thank you again, problem that have not been con- tions and support - Biggs' Aurora. AND Wednesday 12:30 p.m. sessions sidered. Gallery, Body Beautiful If any of you would like We simply have to breed Spa, Dominion Plus, to learn more about more squirrels. Home Hardware, Hurst Parkinson's or find out Nobody likes to run over them Bakery, R. Parypa Nesbitt about local support Join us for sessions every day of the week and while a larger squirrel popu- Burns, Starbucks Coffee, groups please visit lation may not be calming, it cer- Tickle Your Tummy Inc. www.parkinson.ca. tainly reduces vehicle speed. and Topper's Pizza. The only cost to the town I was truly amazed by Kim Rouse-Parypa, Monday–Thursday Friday–Sunday would have been squirrel-cross- their generosity. Aurora/Newmarket ing signs and the occasional Without their contribu- SuperWalk Committee 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. clean-up of an unlucky squirrel. 3:30 p.m. To counter single-minded 7:00 p.m. commuter traffic we could have 7:00 p.m. also let our pedigree pets wan- der. 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. At this juncture, with the con- struction complete, and the jury out on the overall effectiveness, Bathroom Be sure to visit us at www.bingoworld.ca we should consider this idea as a & Kitchen Accessories backup plan. Aurora’s Bingo World, 240 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora ON L4G 3V6 Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy. S. 905-713-1765 www.bingoworld.ca Walter Bauer www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario Aurora

Aspartame changes the brain’s chemistry as a weight-loss sweetener. Nothing could and has been responsible for many neuro- be further from the truth. Aspartame makes logical problems such as seizures, manic one actually crave carbohydrates. Diabetic depression, rage, violence, etc. This specialists and world experts on aspartame methanol toxicity mimics Multiple poisoning, stated at a Congressional hearing Sclerosis; thus people were being diagnosed recently, that the average weight loss was 19 with MS in error. lbs. in people who got off this chemical. It In the case of Systemic Lupus, it is becom- also has been found that Aspartame stimu- Dr. Craig Dingman ing rampant, especially among Diet Coke lates the brain causing brain damage of and Diet Pepsi drinkers. It is triggered by varying degrees. Aspartame. With continued use, it can be Are You Poisoning Your Kids? life threatening. When kids get off Why has this chemical not been taken off How many of you have felt uneasy over the the toxin in question was Aspartame. Aspartame, those with Systemic Lupus usu- the market? Well…the manufacturer funds amount of “diet” soft drinks your children ally become asymptomatic, but the disease the American Diabetes Association, the are consuming each day? If your intuition When the temperature of Aspartame cannot be reversed. Those diagnosed with American Dietetic Association, Congress, has given you internal warnings, you are exceeds 86 degrees F., the wood alcohol MS (when in reality the disease is methanol and the Conference of the American College correct. As a chiropractor I am very con- (methanol) in Aspartame converts to toxicity), have noticed most of their symp- of Physicians. Need I say more? toms disappear. cerned with the increasing use of artificial formaldehyde and then to formic acid, sweeteners, especially by children. The For safe and sweet alternatives to Aspartame which then causes metabolic acidosis. If you most widely used of these is ASPARTAME, If your children are suffering from you can try fructose, stevia, barley malt, think this is not a problem, think again. marketed as “NutraSweet”, “Equal”, and fibromyalgia symptoms, spasms, shooting honey, dark molasses, and demerara sugar, “Spoonful”. At a recent World Body temperature hovers around 98.6 pains, numbness in the legs, cramping, all available at your local health food store. Environmental Conference, the EPA degrees, perfect conditions for aspartame to dizziness, headaches, joint pains, depres- Let’s take care of our kids! (Environmental Protection Agency) be converted to formaldehyde. sion, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, blurred announced that there was an increasing epi- Formaldehyde is grouped in the same drug vision, or memory loss, they may be suffer- If you would like additional information or demic of Multiple Sclerosis and Systemic class as cyanide and arsenic - deadly poi- ing from Aspartame Disease. wish to speak with me personally, please feel Lupus, among others, caused by a then sons. It is also used to embalm corpses. It very welcome to contact me at (905) 841-0400 unknown toxin. It was soon discovered that has no business being in your child. This product is being promoted to children or www.healinghandsaurora.com. 8 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 Letters to the Editor Call me if you would like a second opinion on your Downtown store will be missed RRSP & Investment strategy. To the editor, and I do miss the conven- the Yonge/Wellington Anne, enjoy your ience of being able to intersection to get to retirement after 34 years Downtown Aurora with- scoot across Wellington most of them. in the same location; Stephen Forsey CIM FCSI out a grocery store - it and pick up milk, wine, or The convenience is not Lorraine, Diane and Investment Representative JONES, GABLE & COMPANY is taking some getting whatever I needed if the only thing I miss. Elaine Ð I hope to see you LIMITED (Member CIPF) used to. friends dropped by. There were staff mem- at Sobey’s on Bayview www.jonesgable.com 905-726-9343 I have lived at the I know there are many bers who had been there but it won’t be the same north end of Temperance people in this area with- through all the changes friendly atmosphere I Street for some years and out transportation who of owners with the same have been accustomed to have always shopped at will find it very inconven- helpful manner and for so many years. IGA, Food City, Sobey’s ient to get to any of the smiles for everyone. Good luck to you all. or Price Chopper, what- five supermarkets in our It is like losing your ever the store has been town particularly when next door neighbour of Barbara McGowan Light up your life! called over those years, you have to get through many years. Aurora Lighting ¥ Fixtures ¥ Fans Motorists wouldn’t stop to help driver Great Prices

To the editor, way through the wreck. fellow and myself were try- ditch because he thought 220 Industrial Pkwy. S. 905-841-2832 I stopped behind him ing to help the other man his car was going to blow Call for hours There was a bad car and there was a man lying until the medics, etc., up. accident on St. John’s in the ditch bleeding. showed up. While he was doing this, Sideroad between Leslie In the other vehicle there They had had a head-on people were actually driv- and Bayview recently. was a man obviously hurt collision and there were car ing by. I came up over a hill and by the crash who could not parts, tires, etc., all over I could not believe these an Aurora Cable Internet get out of his car because the place. 10 or so people just left Flowers van had stopped. of the damage. The man I was trying to and would not even stop to Ahead of him I could see A woman was trying to help had climbed out of his see if anyone needed help by Terry about 10 cars making their help that man and the ACI car and crawled into the or if they were even dead. I have never been so 14799 Yonge St. disgusted by these people Aurora “Charley’s Aunt” had lots of input in our community. Telephone: 905-726-1549 Pretty sad. email: [email protected] To the editor, their antique furniture and including David Ing, our www.flowersbyterry.com making donations towards lighting designer, certainly Anonymous Thank you so much for our production in one form do make us proud to know Aurora your coverage of or another. students of such integrity, If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? “Charley’s Aunt”. We had two students talent and commitment. Many people have com- from Newmarket High The contribution by mented on the wonderful School and a co-op stu- everyone enabled us to photograph that appeared dent from Dr. G.W. have a very successful in your paper. Williams Secondary show. We had more than 40 School working on props, people working on the and some young students Jo-anne Spitzer crew and many people in working on set building. Producer the community loaning us These young people, Aurora Town problem “like an iceberg” To the editor, control - with the taxpayer appears. picking up the tab for the It would seem Mr. Moir Bryan Moir's recent col- incompetence of those is not alone in these obser- umn clearly spells out spending our hard earned vations as Mr. Hanes has some of the issues that tax dollars. raised the same issue. have plagued Aurora over Where are all the Once burned twice shy. the years - no vision, no grandiose plans that the Finally, a ray of light plans, and no managerial mayor referenced in her shows why the bureaucrats "throne" speech? are unable to deliver serv- Where is the direction to ices cost effectively to the Reader staff to bring forward plans residents of Aurora. to execute these ideas? Like an iceberg, the John Galt wants problem is bigger than it Aurora chicanes Plant yourself in Blundstones. removed LEAKY GAS TANK? Plant a tree in Canada. To the editor,

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Please allow me to express my extreme disappointment with the Town Council for giving evergreen.ca blundstone.ca in to the wants of a handful of people and ignoring the “good Blundstone Footwear supports Evergreen - a national charity that builds the of the Town of Aurora”. relationships between nature, culture and community in urban spaces. I live in the “northeast quad- Who can afford it with the Blundstone will subsidize the planting of a tree for rant” and abhor the mess that each pair of boots purchased. has been created with the chi- canes. price of gas these days! Now, in this past week, there have been many new street Get your gas tank fixed at: signs erected. They have even installed several “Traffic Calming TOP 3 REASONS TO SHOP AT OMARS Neighbourhood” signs - just to #3 - Style #2 - Variety add insult to injury. Is there any way that we, the #1 SELECTED STYLES AVAILABLE IN WIDE WIDTHS! other citizens of this town, can SHOES OUR 37TH have the chicanes removed? year in EST. 1970 Aurora WHERE GREAT SHOES AND GREAT SERVICE ARE A GREAT FIT! M. Gargarella 14800 Yonge Street, Aurora Shopping Centre (905) 727-9391 Aurora THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 - 9 People flocked to the Aurora Legion last weekend as the Society of York Region Artists (SOYRA) held its 20th annual art exhibit and sale. Proceeds from the three-day event went to Southlake’s new cancer centre. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace In Memoriam

Many demolished buildings preserved in town paintings Reg Whiten Many Aurora buildings After pressure from some of the town. Group. The painting was have been demolished in the artists the paintings were put A painting, "April "Memories Soon to be Lost" 1933 - Oct. 15th 2001 interests of development but on public display. Showers" by Ronald Wilson, by Pat Barber of the old build- A loved one is a treasure of the heart, in some cases their memo- They are located on one was purchased in 1985 ings at Church and Yonge and losing a loved one is like losing a piece of yourself. ries have been captured in of the interior walls of the showing a view of the build- Streets, which were demol- But the love that this person brought you did not leave, for paint as part of Preserve second floor of the Aurora ings at the southeast corner ished for the new library. the essence of the soul lingers. Aurora in Paint category of Town Hall and are available of Yonge and Wellington A representative of the It cannot escape your heart, for it has been there forever. the Annual Aurora Art Show. for viewing during normal Streets. Investors Group also selected One clings to the memories and lets them find their way to heal. Although the art show was business hours. In 1986 the town pur- the painting to purchase for The love and laughter, the joy in the first held in Victoria Hall in In 1983, the first year of chased another Wilson paint- the firm. As a compromise, togetherness one shared, can only make you strong! 1962, it wasn't until 1975 the policy resulted in a tie for ing titled "Second Hand Shop Investors Group agreed to You came to realize that your time together, when the Preserve Aurora first place. Aurora" which was a land- loan the painting to the town no matter how long, was meant to be and that you were category was introduced as a Trish Stevens painted mark on Yonge Street in for hanging in the new library. blessed to have such a precious gift of love in your life. means of preserving in paint "The Belfrey of Church Street downtown Aurora before it This resulted in the town One keeps the heart beating with the loving the historic buildings of School" and Bette Jenkins was demolished. acquiring "Wells Street memories and by trusting one’s faith to guide you through. Aurora. painted "The Artist Colony" A painting of the Aurora Swings" by Jan Pugh with the Though life moves on, the beauty of love In 1983 the Aurora then located at Yonge and railway station titled "Waiting school in the background. stays behind to surround and embrace... Heritage Committee suggest- Centre Streets. for the Night Train" by Purchases have continued A loved one has left that, to hold in your heart forever. ed the town purchase or have Both paintings were Dorothy Clark McClure was every year as part of the Art the right of first refusal for the acquired by the town. selected in 1994. Show and Sale and provide a Yolande Whiten, winning painting in the The Artist Colony had pre- In 1995 it was "Aurora's permanent reminder of and your beloved children: Preserve Aurora category to viously been the livery stable Rolling Hills" by Johanna places and buildings, many of Dianne, Kimberley, Reg and Robynn. start a permanent collection for the old Queen's Hotel, a VanKempen and in 1996 which have been demolished. for the municipality. taxi dispatch office, law Dorothy Clark McClure's Council approved an office, Decadence Dessert painting of "Castle Doan 200 annual expenditure of up to Shop, Mr. Dart's Emporium Years Yonge" was the 1996 $500 to purchase paintings. and the Humane Society's selection. As a result the town has a Odds and Togs Gift Shop. Several comments were growing collection of local The building was later heard at the 1999 show that buildings and scenes by local demolished for a commercial many of the so-called artists, which are on display complex, but the town has Preserve Aurora paintings on the second floor of the the painting. were not unique to Aurora but Town Hall. Jenkins was also the win- could be found anywhere in At one time the paintings ner of the category in 1975 Ontario. graced the stairway of the with a painting of As a result it was suggest- Wellington Street West Thompson's Furniture store ed that members of the administration centre, but and Tallyman Books on Aurora Historical Socity or were stored in boxes when Yonge Street, but that was the Heritage Advisory the move was made to tem- before the town agreed to Committee jury the entrees in porary accommodation on purchase the winning paint- the Preserve Aurora in Paint Industrial Parkway North. ing in the Preserve Aurora category, not for artistic merit, The paintings remained in category. but to ensure the paintings storage even after the move She also submitted a sec- reflect Aurora in some way. to the new Town Hall although ond painting of Mary's In 2000, the winning paint- some were hung in various Flowers and Caruso's Fruit ing almost created a problem offices, but were not available Market on Yonge Street, between the town and the for public viewing. which is also in possession show sponsor, Investors WHY CHOOSE AURORA RETIREMENT RESIDENCE? 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Page 12 Week of October 16, 2007 auroran.com 905-727-3300 Tigers crush Orangeville, slay Villanova

By JOHN KLEIN hooked up with Villanova Tigers, which should give Second Period SUNDAY A: Tyler Turcotte for a road game on Aurora any additional A: Sam Yearsley AURORA 8 (unassisted) 2.57 Aurora Tigers have Sunday. motivation needed going (Evans, Cacciatore) 1.51 VILLANOVA 0 A: Mike McLaughlin now skated through more Villanova held off the into Friday night. A: Mark Thorburn (Watts. Thorburn) 9.13 than eight periods without Tigers’ attack for two peri- The Tigers have still (Bodley, McGarry) PP First Period A: Jeff Vanderlugt having a goal scored ods, but could not sustain played fewer games than 6.18 (Morley, Yearsley) 14.02 against them, while bury- their efforts in the third, any other team in the A: Mark Mayea A: Jordan Watts A: Jordan Watts ing their opponents with as the Tigers blasted Division, and boast a win- (Dupont, McLaughlin) (Herbach, Thorburn) (Siekris, Thorburn) 19 goals. through the Knights 8-0, ning percentage better 9.17 8.24 18.20 In two weekend scoring five times in the than all but the first place A: Michael Sardella games, Aurora blanked final 20 minutes. Newmarket Hurricanes, a (Paolo, Novak) 11.05 Second Period the Orangeville Crushers Two goals each came team they do not face A: Mark Thorburn 7-0 at the Aurora from Jeff Harbach and again until November (Harbach, Watts) 16.19 A: Mark Mayea Discount Community Centre Friday Jordan Watts, who led the 11th. (McLaughlin) 1.01 night, then bombed way in both weekend tilts "We are starting to Third Period A: Jeff Harbach RATES Villanova College 8-0 finishing off the two play as a team and every- (Thorburn, Paolo) PP without discount Sunday afternoon. games with 11 points body is making a contri- A: Jeff Harbach 14.16 The Villanova Knights shared between them. bution" said Coach (Thorburn, Watts) 3.07 Third Period SERVICE. squad is only the second Veteran Mark Thorburn Dupont referring to the A: Jeff Harbach A: Jeff Harbach (unas- high school team to play added another four victory over the Crushers. (Watts, Paolo) 11.50 sisted) 1.55 It’s no accident more in the Provincial Junior A assists on his weekend "If we played three peri- people trust State Farm Hockey League, and their tally to finish off the ods, who knows what the to insure their cars. home games are played weekend with an impres- outcome could have Monday Night Hockey Call today. at Canlan Ice Sports rink sive seven points. been?" in Toronto. Additional Aurora scor- Tigers play two home League Standings The other high school ing came compliments of games this weekend; the team comes from St. Jeff Vanderlugt, Mike first Friday evening Michael’s College. McLaughlin, Tyler against Huntsville and TEAM W L T GF GA PTS Aurora last gave up a Turcotte and Mark Mayea. the second Sunday after- Highland Chev-Cad 2 0 1 16 9 5 goal October 6 in The two one-sided noon when they host the Masterclean Contracting 2 0 1 18 13 5 Orangeville against the games seem to suggest Sequin Bruins at 2.30 Tom & Jerry’s 1 0 2 11 8 4 Allan Cruickshank CFP FLMI, Agent Crushers when Nicholas the Tigers, last year’s Priestly Demolition 2 1 0 14 10 4 300 Wellington St E p.m. Baldwin’s 1 2 0 13 15 2 Hewko scored on a pow- number one ranked Both games are at Aurora, ON L4G 1J5 Rec Cycle N’ Sports 0 1 2 10 14 2 Bus: 905-727-2749 erplay at 2.37 of the first Junior team nationally, is the Aurora Community Law Insurance Brokers 0 2 1 7 13 1 www.allancruickshank.com period. on the rise once again in Centre. FPL Aggregates 0 2 1 9 14 1 Aurora came back to the Ontario Hockey WEEKLY SCORES win that game 4-1. Association and that the FRIDAY Since that first period expectations Head Coach AURORA 7 Highlands Chev 6 Priestly Demolition 5 Law Insurance 3 FPL Aggregates 0 goal - a total of more than Jerome Dupont spoke so ORANGEVILLE 0 177 minutes - Aurora has passionately about at the Masterclean 6 Tom & Jerry’s 4 Baldwins 4 Rec Sports 4 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company kept its opposition off the start of the year are start- First Period Canadian Head Office: Aurora, Ontario scoreboard. ing to become a reality. 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Inside AND Outside. • Decks • Landscaping Council meetings could get shorter • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms Aurora’s procedural by council after 10.30 p.m. He said meetings that ment as some monopolized • Renovations & Repairs • Flooring bylaw says no item of busi- unless a majority of the last more than four hours the discussion. • DESIGN CONSULTATION ness shall be considered council approves waiving have proven to lead to With the two-third major- the bylaw to extend the overtiredness and it was ity escape clause, council meeting. important to carry on the adopted the motion to Satisfying York Region residents Watermain Since the start of this business of the town while amend the procedural for over a decade! term, council meetings one is fresh and alert. bylaw as presented. WE GUARANTEE: is coming have dragged on until well Councillor Al Wilson It was ironic that the after 11 p.m. and on occa- said he had some con- motion was presented at • Superior Services • Affordable Rates York Region's 2007 capital • Flexible Schedules • Dependable Staff budget includes the installation sion last until midnight. cerns about the proposed the shortest council meet- of the Yonge Street watermain The procedural bylaw amendment as sometimes ing of the term with the in Aurora and Newmarket. also says if council is still delegations could drag on open session lasting just Call today to book your The Yonge Street section is in session at midnight it and it would be 9 p.m. under an hour, but then north from Orchard Heights shall be adjourned unless before council got to the there were no members of FREE QUOTE! Blvd. to just south of the St. a two-thirds majority agree agenda items. the public in attendance for John's Sideroad. to an extension. He suggested the pro- Open Forum, no delega- Two Brothers General Contractors The total amount to be Last week, Councillor cedural bylaw be enforced tions and of the six items Renovations Done Right! expropriated is just over one Bob McRoberts presented as it states that members on the agenda, three were 905-727-3964 acre. a proposal to change the can only speak twice and discussed. Offers of compensation procedural bylaw. often they are allowed to must be made under the He recommended the speak several times. Expropriation Act to all the bylaw be amended to Councillor Evelyn Buck owners of the listed parts on change midnight to read said that she normally the reference plan. 11 p.m. unless a two-thirds leaves around 10.30 p.m. These offers must be made majority votes to extend as she was not able to within 90 days of the registra- the hour for council and make a sensible contribu- tion of the expropriation plans. general committee meet- tion after that time and it Funds have been included ings, including closed ses- was necessary for mem- in the 2007 budget. sions. bers of council to use judg- The provision of increased municipal water servicing DOLLAR ’n PARTY OUTLET water capacity to the commu- ~ OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ~ nity will accommodate growth Monday-Friday ~ 9am-7pm for future employment lands Saturday ~ 10am-6pm; Sunday ~ 10am-5pm and recreational areas as well as provide security for future SCHOOL SUPPLIES growth. Halloween Items in Store! Toastmasters Party Gifts, Balloons and more honour members Nobleton Plaza 905.859.6111 Schomberg, IGA Plaza 905.939.8759 Three members of the NEW Aurora, 126 Wellington St. W. 905.713.2912 Towns of York Toastmasters will be honoured next week as the club celebrates Toastmasters Month in Aurora. Ronda Theaker, Ross Mackay and Helve Reppo will be honoured at Park Place Manor, Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. “We will honour members from our ranks who have exem- plified the spirit of personal growth and development espoused by the mission of Toastmasters International,” said vice-president, public rela- tions, Dorothy McDonall. The event will also feature the presentation of annual awards to a number of other club members. THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 - 15 RUMOURS AND RAMBLINGS Keeping the public informed

One of the goals of the current Aurora Council is open and the members' spouses forming their own club, which outlasted the This comprehensive review tells council and the public of per- transparent government and keeping the public informed of the first Aurora Optimist Club. formance highlights of the municipality for 2006 and sets out goals actions of council and one of the best ways to do this is a Mayor's Since that time they installed playground equipment in Machell for 2007. Report in the local press. Park and made numerous donations to the Yellow Brick House It was an interesting and informative report and should have It started back in 1969 when the then editor of the Aurora and the children's ward at York County Hospital. received council's stamp of approval so that the public could be Banner Bob Buchanan invited newly elected Dick Illingworth to In 1975, the Club presented a $1,500 cheque to the Aurora made aware of some of the highlights of the past year and goals write a weekly Mayor's Report. Public Library to provide for a children's section at the Victoria and objectives for the current year, but it got lost somewhere. He hesitated at first claiming he had never written anything Street Library. Just asking. other than a high school essay but was talked into it and the In September, 1981, a Vita Par Course Fitness Trail was under Mayor's Report carried on continuously since then until the pres- construction in Sheppard's Bush and when completed would ent council. include eight fitness stations. Former Mayor Tim Jones accepted an invitation from The The estimated $3,000 to $4,000 cost for the trail was shared Auroran to continue the mayor’s report. by club members and the town. The whole purpose of the weekly report was to keep the pub- In May, 1985, the Club contributed to a fund to help construct REJUVENATE YOUR LOOK! lic informed as to the decisions council had made and the reason- a new creative playground at Regency Acres Public School. THROUGH CHINESE COSMETICS... ing behind those decisions and to inform the public of upcoming In September, 1996, when a young man fell through the cracks legislation or programs. of Ontario's medical system, the Opti-Mrs. took over and covered Reduce Wrinkles, Facelifting Sometimes when a member of council disagreed with the the $5,700 cost for a customized wheelchair which his parents INSTANT RESULTS! mayor the councillor's column was printed and Councillor Richard couldn't afford. Barker, who made an unsuccessful attempt for the mayor’s chair, There were likely many more good deeds by the hard-working 50% OFF for first visit! was an occasional contributor. club members and their efforts today are missed by a thankful An offer was made to Mayor Phyllis Morris on her election to community. 15208 Yonge St., Unit 3, Aurora ¥ 905-713-0666 continue the tradition of a Mayor's Report in The Auroran but for some reason it wasn’t accepted and the citizens are the losers. WHEN AURORA WANTED MORE LAND

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As it was more than a minor boundary adjustment it did not fall The Life Learning Centre was a supplement to the education within the mandate of the Municipal Boundaries Negotiations Act, 905-713-3733 system, not an alternative to the school system. so that the only way for Aurora to proceed was an amendment to • MTO Approved Course Provider In a pubic meeting at the Aurora Library she explained how the Region of York Act or a Private Member's Bill. and why the programs in the brain's computer get messed up. Staff members from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs advised ON-GOING MONTHLY CLASSES The Life Education Centre offered many services for children that the Ministry had no plan for any changes in local government www.ontarionewdrivers.ca who had perceptual or audio-visual blocks that may interfere with in the GTA and nothing happened. their ability to learn at school. Prior to regional government, annexations were quite com- Where are Gloria Stevens and the Life Education Centre mon, but afterwards there were none. today? JUST ASKING REMEMBERING THE OPTI-MRS. CLUB In Agon-knee? Last March staff members presented the 2006 Annual Report The Opti-Mrs. Club of Aurora was founded in 1969 to serve the to council but for some reason or other it was deferred and has youth of Aurora and aid those individuals, groups, or communities never come back to council. in need. Each year as an annual exercise, departments compile statis- Funds were raised through bake sales, rummage sales, tics related to their operations and a summary of their accomplish- Balchen NOW OPEN dances and other events. ments and initiatives and it is forwarded to the Administration Chir opractic 905-836-2202 At that time service clubs were primarily male only, resulting in Department for collation into the Annual Report. 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Association (ASA) is the Walkers meet at the instruction resumes in the who has visited the centre OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7 Sat. 9 - 2 Tuesday Night Movie, centre every Wednesday New Year. on many occasions, will which includes refresh- morning at 9.30 a.m. and Congratulations to the represent us well at Medical Clinic Walk-in & Family Practice Oct. 24, the Holland Valley Queen’s Park. next door to pharmacy ments. Liberal party for winning Accepting new patients DEBIT It is a very informal Trail to the St. John’s the provincial election social gathering, with Sideroad is the chosen and to Progressive members sitting with walk. spouse or friends depend- This trail through the ing upon the mood of the park upon which the centre VOYAGE TO Thank you for evening. borders, may appeal to Movie night started in some of the new members bringing a smile July, 2006, and has been a since it is not demanding, ALASKA strong attraction ever and it is a great way to since, and it appears it will meet other members, and to our community. continue into the future. enjoy a great walk in the Members are retired fresh air. mostly but many, even in It is not necessary to retirement, maintain a pre-register, just show up busy schedule, so it’s and join the group and give important to sit and relax. yourself a great start to 7-Day Inside Passage The Oct. 23 movie will your day! Golden Princess® feature, “Don Juan On the travel agenda is Demarco”, starring Marlon an overnight trip to the May 10, 2008 Brando, Johnny Depp and Niagara Falls Festival of Faye Dunaway, and the lights Nov. 26 to 28. Balcony Staterooms Oct. 30 movie will feature, It will include two nights starting at “Monster in Law” starring accommodation, some CAD Jane Fonda and Jennifer meals and several tours $1363 Lopez. including the Festival of The Friday night dances Lights tour. Seattle, Juneau, Skagway, are in full swing once more On Nov. 27, transporta- Tracy Arm, Ketchikan, with the next one the tion by coach and a lunch- Victoria, Seattle Oktoberfest Dance sched- eon followed by the show, Book a suite by Smile Cookie uled for Friday, Oct. 19, “White Christmas” at the starting at 8 p.m., in the Hummingbird Centre in Oct. 26, 2007 and WestÐMcKenzie Hall. Toronto, promises excel- receive up to There will be refreshments lent entertainment. $100 USD Yes, the Smile Cookies are gone. But the smiles will last and a cash bar. If you have any thoughts SHIPBOARD CREDIT The dances have been on trips that excite your forever. Thanks to you, we raised over $1,000 to be on selected Alaska a weekly feature of the imagination, please inform donated to the Women’s Centre of York Region. seniors program for many Lucas or Virginia. cruise escapes years and provide an Fresh input of ideas is setting sail between excellent opportunity to stimulating and often gen- May 10, 2008 thru enjoy sophisticated big erates further ideas, so if time dance music, in the you have something on Sept. 15, 2008 good company. your mind, please do not Some restrictions apply. If you have favourite keep it to yourself. Call: music you wish to hear or a The computer club will recording of music by a not offer computer instruc- particular artist, inform tion lessons or the Tuesday Charles Sequeira, the Drop In sessions in Voyageur Travel Inc. master of ceremonies, and December. Charles, if the music is It is to be expected that 905-895-2433 appropriate, will look into Christmas will see seniors finding it. receiving new digital cam- 1-800-858-2433 © Tim Hortons, 2007 THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 - 17 Back in the 60s Tough sell to get water meters installed

Today when many report pointed out that consumption in Aurora In November that year, However, the bylaw per year with meters with Aurorans are complaining metering of water had was 77 gallons per day, there was still a division provided for immediate the understanding the about water restrictions several advantages, pri- compared with 57 in on council as to whether restrictions in the event price could go to $226 by and shortages while new marily reduction in water Newmarket. there should be a mini- of a water shortage emer- 2000, but there were no subdivisions are being consumption, as the per In 1989, council was mum charge even with gency due to environ- restrictions as to use. constructed, residents capita use of water in unanimous in agreeing meters. mental, mechanical or Homeowners started may find it hard to believe Aurora was 80 gallons per the town would finance Some argued that with unseen circumstances. to question the so-called that not too many years month compared with the the installation of water meters people should When installation was water shortage now that ago, Aurora water as regional average of 50 meters from the only pay for what they complete at the end of people could use all the plentiful and cheap. gallons. Waterworks Reserve used, while others said a 1990, two full-time water water they wanted, pro- In March, 1969, coun- On a 4-3 vote, council Fund at an estimated minimum charge should meter readers were hired viding they were pre- cil decided to review the approved in principle the cost of $2 million. be set to cover infrastruc- for the public works pared to pay for it. water rate structure. This installation of meters. Property owners would ture and administrative department. In spite of the installa- led to a proposal by Metering could also not be charged for the costs. Each of the town's tion of meters and an Councillor Bill Trent that save on the overall cost meters. In 1991 after years of 8,000 meters was read increased supply of water the committee include the of sewage treatment, as By 1990 the installa- water rationing during the three times a year with from Lake Ontario, water use of water meters in the the town was billed by the tion of residential water summer months, council approximately 40 meters restrictions are still being review. region on a per gallon meters was substantially decided citizens could added each month. imposed during the sum- He argued that experi- basis. complete with 137 meters water lawns and gardens By 1995 the average mer months, as residents ence in other municipali- Disadvantages to still to be installed. at will until September. family was paying $150 well know. ties had shown lots of metering were shown as water could be saved by costing more than the flat the introduction of rate system and mainte- meters. He received little nance costs could Introducing Our 2007-08 Season! support. increase as the meters All was quiet on the age, especially with the water scene in Aurora town's hard water. Outstanding Theatre Right In Your Community! until 1977. Council It was also recom- received complaints mended the new billing about water restrictions system not be implement- as well as from pool own- ed until all meters had ers who objected to pay- been installed. ing a $10 surcharge for Council adopted in filling pools in addition to principle the concept of the flat rate of $7 per water meters. household every two The public was quick to months. react, with complaints The complaints result- that council considered ed in another study. In approving the concept in August, 1977, Aurora's principle without first council in committee allowing for public input. received a report provid- Long-time residents ing an estimate of the said the town had used a capital costs of purchas- flat rate billing system for City Playhouse-Vaughan Newmarket Theatre City Playhouse-Vaughan Newmarket Theatre ing and installing water years and it had worked Nov 15, 16, 17 @ 7:30pm Nov 28, 29, 30 & Dec 1 @ 7:30pm Feb 7, 8, 9 @ 7:30pm Feb 13, 14, 15, 16 @ 7:30pm Nov 17 & 18 @ 2:00pm Dec 1 & 2 @ 2:00pm meters in Aurora. well. Feb 9 & 10 @ 2:00pm Feb 16 & 17 @ 2:00pm At the time Aurora By March, 1985, with This delightful musical parable comes to vibrant life A Stage adaptation of the well known movie set in Hydro was billing 3,659 the cost of installation when Jacob’s favorite son, Joseph is sold into slavery 1920’s Hollywood. This light-hearted romantic comedy residential dwellings for estimated at $125 per by his 11 brothers. Joseph endures a series of is about the early days of silent film when a movie water service at a flat unit, it was proposed the adventures set to an engaging variety of studio found itself scrambling to salvage it’s rate, and as 234 homes in cost of the meter and musical styles from Country through Calypso Golf Glen had unused installation should be col- chipmunk-voiced silent picture star. Well known water meters installed as lected as a surcharge on to bubble gum Pop and Rock and Roll. music, fabulous dancing, and a hilarious story complete with real rain on the stage! part of the subdivision the water bill at a rate of Fun for the all ages! agreement, there were $3 per month over a four- Suitable for the entire family. 3,425 residential develop- year period www.marqueeproductions.ca www.marqueeproductions.ca ments requiring the .Council approved the meters. staff report and made Including administra- application to York Region tion and other charges and the Ontario Municipal the total cost to install Board to debenture meters for the 3,425 $525,000 over five years homes was $316,464.112 for the meter nstallation. or $92.39 per residence. A regional report in When the report came 1987 stressed the need to council the proposal to for residential metering to install meters was defeat- conserve water from the Family Subscription Series! ed 6-3. Yonge Street aquifer sup- The majority of coun- plying the water needs of Buy a Subscription, cillors argued there was Aurora, Newmarket and City Playhouse-Vaughan Newmarket Theatre no immediate water prob- East Gwillimbury. April 10, 11, 12 @ 7:30pm April 16, 17,18, 19 @ 7:30pm April 12 & 13 @ 2:00pm April 19 & 20 @ 2:00pm lem and they were skepti- The region also recom- and Save 20%! cal about the benefits of mended that further Set in a Western Indian territory just after water conservation. The development be curtailed Joseph • Nov 2007 majority of citizens until the issue of water the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry • Feb 2008 opposed meters, claiming supply had been between the local farmers and the cowboys Singin’ in the Rain the problem of rusty resolved, which angered Oklahoma • April 2008 water should be cleaned Aurora councillors over provides the colourful background in which up first. what was considered the handsome cowboy, Curly and Laurey, In March, 1982, coun- regional interference in a winsome farm girl, play out $60.00 for Adults cil asked staff members local affairs. to investigate the various The issue of water their love story. $54.00 for Seniors or Children types of meter reading meters dragged on into Suitable for ages 5 and up. Non-Subscription Prices: $25.00 Adults system alternatives. 1989. Newmarket council $22.00 Senior (ages 60+) • $22.00 Child (ages 12 and under) Since 1958 Aurora appealed to the Region Hydro had billed and col- and the Ministry of the www.marqueeproductions.ca www.marqueeproductions.ca lected all town water Environment to stop accounts for a fee of 65 Aurora from wasting cents per bill. With the water by not installing installation of meters, it residential water meters. TICKETS: 905-713-1040 was suggested a new An assessment of billing system would be water use, carried out by $25.00 Adults • $22.00 for Seniors 60+ or Children under 12 required. the Region, showed that In May, 1984, a staff the average per capita Group Rates are Available 18 - THE AURORAN, Week of October 16, 2007 Councillor questions Bloomington landfill site The former landfill oper- activity at the landfill site as been used, especially after conservation authority offi- the fill as most of it came concentrations slightly in ation on the north side of dumping was going on. spending about $80,000 in cials and submit a written from construction sites in excess of applicable guide- Bloomington Road between She said she had legal fees over the years. report. Toronto. lines at that time and that Bayview and Leslie Streets received several phone CAO John Rogers said The site was actively Residents worried about future shipments be reject- has been a problem for calls and e-mails about the town had been working mined in the 1950s and as possible well contamina- ed if their source was from Aurora Council and adja- more dumping at the site with authority officials and part of the rehabilitation tion. petroleum-impacted areas. cent residents since the and it had been difficult to the current activity at the process for the former gravel In 1997, the town In early 2003 the landfill early 1990s. obtain information. landfill site was to level off pit, a permit was granted for received a report from a operator sued the town Although the landfill has Finally, she noted the some grades as some a clean fill operation. consulting engineering firm claiming municipal officials been inactive since 2003 Lake Simcoe Region areas had become The fill operation contin- regarding soil samples abused their authority and the issue was raised last Conservation Authority had depressed due to com- ued over the years and taken from the site. interfered with his ability to week by Councillor Evelina approved the dumping. paction underground. adjacent residents It was found that some of do business. MacEachern. She questioned why the It was agreed staff mem- expressed concern about the samples contained Since that time the land- She questioned the town's landfill bylaw had not bers would follow up with the amount and quality of petroleum hydrocarbons in fill has been inactive.

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In the past, for a client to consolidate credit card and loan debts, a second mortgage was your only choice. Did you know second mortgage rates can be as high as 19%? Kelly Today, you can top up your existing mortgage to incorporate those debts and remove the debt load without having to take out a second mortgage. Why would you choose that expensive avenue over refinancing at today’s 5 year rate of 5.79% fixed.

Before Debt Consolidation After Debt Consolidation As this example shows, we were able to refinance the existing mortgage Existing Mortgage New Mortgage before the term was up and get them Property Value $400,000 Property Value $400,000 the money they needed to pay off all Mortgage Balance $260,000 Mortgage Balance $300,000 debts and lower their monthly

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