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Vol. 4 No. 5 Week of November 11, 2003 905-727-3300 Parade shaping up to be largest ever Keep Saturday, Nov. 22, open as Councillor George Timpson Santa Claus is going to visit chairs the committee with volun- Aurora for his annual parade teer citizen members Frank which he uses as a dress Ramagnano, Anthony Marinucci rehearsal for his Christmas Eve and Dawn Irwin. visit. Julie Geering of the Leisure It will, once again, be an evening Services Department is the coor- parade beginning at 6 p.m. and dinator. (Julie describes how best probably taking 90 minutes to to enjoy the parade in a letter to pass a single spot. the editor on Page 5). It starts at Orchard Heights Blvd. All sectors of the community and moves south on Yonge Street Please see page 15 to Murray Drive. The Santa Claus Parade has Briefly been a highlight in Aurora for the Thoreau's cousin speaks past 50 years and many children A cousin of Thornhill artist Thoreau MacDonald, who watched the parade in those who lived from 1901 to 1989, will be one of the early days now bring their children guest speakers at the Aurora Historical Society's general meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19. or grandchildren to see Santa. Susan MacDonald, the cousin, will share the spot- The beauty of an early winter light with George Duncan as they discuss evening with brightly coloured MacDonald's life. The artist was known for his evocative drawings of lights on all floats is an exciting everyday life. Half-mast flag marks the sight for children of all ages. This The meeting is slated for 8 p.m. at Hillary House One of numerous Christmas bazaars in the Aurora area was on Yonge Street. sombre Remembrance Day will be Aurora's ninth parade held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, put on the by St. under the stars. Bazaar season ceremony at the cenotaph Just about everyone is holding a Christmas Andrew's Guild. Here Minister of the Church John Congram The town's special events com- Sunday. For another photo, bazaar in the next few weeks and the Aurora and his granddaughter, Julia, examine the many baked mittee currently organizes the Seniors are no exception. goods that were for sale. see Page 13. parade. Theirs will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 at the centre, Auroran photo by David Falconer 52 Victoria Street. Auroran photo by David Falconer Lloyd Chadburn's link to the Chateau By FLO MURRAY verandah. Tourists, chiefly American, were As to the restaurant part, the After dressing hastily, as she In the 1930s and 40s it was man- the main source of revenue. kitchen was extremely small but descended the stairs, Helen could On Yonge Street in Aurora, across aged as a restaurant and inn, with a Mrs. Allen's son by a former mar- Mrs. Allen was so organized, meals hear the ice tinkling in the dining from Park Place Manor, there is a large sign on the front lawn reading riage was Lloyd Chadburn, who were served with a minimum of room and must have felt that things unique residence. "Recommended by Duncan Hines". became a flying ace in the Second fuss. were under control. Today it is used as a group home The hostess was Mrs. Frank Allen, World War. She had three entrees; porter- That is, until she stepped in the but in its heyday it was a sought- who was an extremely efficient Back then he was a charming house steak, southern fried chicken dining room and saw the "cus- after accommodation for travellers. cook and manager. young man, tall and blond and full and a cold salad plate. tomers", Lloyd and I sitting there jig- It was called "The Chateau" and is Her husband painted and main- of fun. Desserts were strawberry short- gling the ice in our glasses. built like a French country house tained the buildings and kept the He attended secondary school in cake, raspberry pie and ice cream. The look on her face was with tower like rooms and a large grounds in impeccable condition. Toronto. When guests arrived in the dining In the summers he was footloose room they were immediately pre- Please see page 16 and fancy free and kept late hours. sented with a tall pitcher of ice He had his own quarters out back, water, especially welcome after a apart from the main building. long time on the road. I was one of two schoolgirls, plus Mrs. Allen, formerly an American an older girl, who worked there in citizen, occasionally would take off the summer, in the kitchen and for a day or two shopping in Buffalo. waiting on tables. At these times she left the senior When we arrived for work in the girl, Helen, Irish with red hair, in morning we'd look out the kitchen charge. window. On one of those days, there was- If we saw a lanky, inert body n't much happening, so Helen went draped in the backyard hammock, upstairs planning to have a luxuri- long legs touching the ground, we'd ous bath and do her hair. say, "oh, oh, his mother's rented his After a while, Lloyd, who was room again". hanging about with nothing to do, Sometimes Mrs. Allen took pity on thought it would be fun to play a The Chateau, barely visible from Yonge Street today, is a tired travellers, late at night, desper- joke on Helen, so he rang the door- group home, but once was a bustling restaurant and hotel. ate for a place to stay, and gave bell and persuaded me to go up War hero Lloyd Chadburn lived there. them Lloyd's room. and tell her we had customers. LLOYD CHADBURN LENARD LIND Broker/Owner Aurora’s #1 Sales Producer 2002! 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They will get it right remember I have forgotten Good afternoon and wel- used to be a squirrel. eventually. to say my prayers. It's time for council come to the Wells Street Well, ladies and gentle- Our final contestant of the "Dear God," I say with a raceway. Another beautiful men, this mini van time is night comes to us from an yawn, "give those who do day here in downtown going to be tough to beat! area of town that has not stop, tickets, those who to get its act together Aurora. Sure enough our second speed humps, radar and ignore children waiting, The racing conditions racer has arrived roaring extra stop signs. glasses and extra bless- The municipal term is about over, today are sure to challenge south on Wells, this blur of Pity, racers being pushed ings on our pets who don't With one more meeting to go. even our most seasoned a car sails through the stop out of their neighborhoods! always look both ways It's been three years of conflict, drivers, a little sleet has sign quickly picking up This is one of my favourite when they wander off. Leaving taxpayers with a tale of woe! made for slippery condi- speed, he is at Cousins in maneuvers - the race Make room for the squirrel -Poor Richard's Scrapbook tions and the fog that has no time flat! I think we have around the park at warp that didn't quite make it blanketed the town has a record here, folks. speed. across the track, and give Democracy can be messy and sometimes requires vig- added just one more obsta- Just when you think it You should see this kid's us a guardian angel to pro- orous debate and decision. cle for today's racers. can't get any better than face as he rounds the first tect us from speeders, Winston Churchill once said; "Democracy is the worst The park is sporting a few this a caddy rumbles turn, his skin is so tight because I worry that one system of government levied by the wit of man, except for children, parents, dogs and across Mosley, the driver from the G force that he will day we will lose more than all others". their owners and, of drooling over the new be passing gas from his a poor old squirrel. Help The current term of office for Aurora Council is fast course, a plethora of squir- bandstand whisks past the eye lids any second! people remember that driv- drawing to a close with the final meeting of the outgoing rels have come to the town stop sign. The driver didn't Wow, now ladies and gen- ing is a privilege not a right. council scheduled for November 25th and the inaugural park not even having even see the stop sign! tlemen, this is NASCAR at Amen" meeting of the incoming council on December 2nd. knowledge of today's race. As night quickly falls the its finest, I wish the police It is not long after the The current term of office for Aurora Council has been As I scan the immediate children dash home for din- were here to see this; even house has become still that one of the most acrimonious for the past several terms area I am aware that there ner, the train has just pulled they would be impressed. I hear yet another racer with a 5-4 vote on many issues. is no presence of police in, tired commuters fail to Unfortunately they never roaring down the track. Too The last few weeks have been especially messy culmi- much less any speed deter- notice the children at the seem to make it. tuckered out to worry, I drift nating in the need for hastily called special council meet- rents like speed bumps and cross walk. Did you ever Three, four, five, yes five, off into sleep. ings to clear up loose ends. extra stop signs! play dodge ball? Getting times around the entire Good night, ladies and There were often heated and spirited debates in previ- Oh look, here comes our home for these kids is park without even coming gentlemen, be careful out ous councils but they were on issues and personalities first racer, wow, I am much along the same lines. into the pits. I think we there, you just never know were never introduced, nor would they have been allowed impressed by this mid Oh, oh, extra caution is have once again seen who is behind the wheel! to be introduced. nineties mini van, how it advised, driving school stu- some of Aurora's finest There was a certain decorum and protocol to council takes those corners and dent overcompensating on tonight! Christine Stewart meetings that no longer exists. merely pauses at the stop the corner, don't worry As I toddle off to bed after Aurora Members respected each other and their opinions although they may disagree on an issue. In some ways it had the formality of a courtroom. Here’s how to guarantee comfort Newly elected members of council were taken under the wing of a more experienced member and assisted in becoming familiar with the rules of procedure and council at Aurora’s Santa Claus parade policies. To the editor, your help. as required. If there is a and Canadian Tire after the Once the vote was taken, the debate was over and all Please remember, safety breeze, you may need to parade. Police Officers, members of council accepted the majority decision. Just a reminder to the citi- first, from being a float par- cover exposed skin on the REACT volunteers and There was a team spirit, so much so that after a council zens of Aurora, that in order ticipant to a parade watcher, face. Make sure hands and Parade Marshals on golf meeting most members of council and staff recessed to to celebrate the Santa everybody needs to do their feet are warm. Downhill ski carts will have radio equip- the Aurora Armouries for a nightcap, as it was the Claus Parade and the holi- part. mitts and insulated boots ment to address situations. Queen's Own Rangers parade night. day season kick off, Yonge Please keep children well are recommended. Today there is no sign of a team spirit or respect for Street will be closed from back off the street to view Where to Watch the Julie Geering each other, in spite of all members signing a Code of St. John's Sideroad to the parade in safety. Parade: Good viewing at all Special Events Ethics. Orchard Heights Boulevard, Saturday, Nov. 22 will be a points along Yonge Street. Town of Aurora Some of the older members of council act as if they from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. busy evening. Please be Best to drive to the section know everything and the newcomers nothing. Saturday, Nov. 22. extra careful, and enjoy the of the Yonge Street parade They seem to forget that all members of council are People will be bringing in start of the season. route nearest your home to elected by the people and are equal when sitting around their floats and lining up the Bringing Children to the minimize driving on this day “Aurora’s the council table. parade during this time. Parade: of heavy traffic and many Community Newspaper” The language used in debates is often profane, which From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. How to Dress: The weath- detours. Be prepared to Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. should never be allowed. Yonge St. will be closed er on the day will dictate park as much as half a kilo- At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 One of the problems is the lack of control exercised over from St. John's Sideroad to how to dress but err on the metre back from Yonge Aurora, L4G 1G3 the council meetings by the head of council. Industrial Parkway South. side of extra warmth. Street, as attendance will be Owner & Publisher Rosemary Schumaker Members are allowed to ramble, get off topic and repeat If you have guests coming Remember, the tempera- high. the same argument time after time. in from out of town please ture drops in the evening. Lost Children: Police and Editorial The former procedural bylaw and it is assumed the cur- volunteers will take missing Ron Wallace let them know about these You and your children will Dick Illingworth rent one is the same is that a member only speaks once closures. be standing still for a couple children and lost objects to on an issue, except for new information. We want this to be the best of hours. Dress in layers, St. Andrews Shopping Photography That ensured a member of council did his or her home- parade yet, but we need so you can add or peel off, Centre before the parade David Falconer work and had all information at hand to be introduced at Display Advertising one time. It was a case of stand up, speak up and shut Bob Ince Kathy Bitove up. "Calendar girls" provided Diane Buchanan Another major difference is the relationship of council and staff. Production Cynthia Proctor In the old days council set the policy and staff adminis- comic relief to audience All Departments tered it. Today there isn't a clear line between policy and 905-727-3300 administration as the mayor and some members of coun- To the editor, Thanks also to the busi- They enjoy laughing at cil are quite content to abdicate the policy role and hand Classifieds nesses that donated prizes themselves as much as the 905-727-7128 it over to staff. Further to the published towards our draws. audience. This is very evident in planning, leisure services, build- letter in the Oct. 28 edition Secondly, the "Calendar We hope, in the future, Facsimile Machine 905-727-2620 ing and bylaw enforcement areas, and especially in com- of "The Auroran", R. Tudan Girls" provided comic relief. they will continue to be mittee of adjustment issues and the difference between E-Mail requested insight pertaining There was no intent to accepted and appreciated Advertising Department minor and major variances. to a recent function held at belittle, make fun of, insult, without question. [email protected] Council members should be aware of all applications to the Aurora Legion. or put down males or Editorial Department the Committee of Adjustment and not leave it to staff to The theme of our highly females. Liz Frisk, [email protected] determine if it is a proper application for a minor variance successful, sold out fund The 12 men in question President Editorial policy or whether it should go through the full public planning raising function was titled volunteered to dress up (or Aurora Legion Opinions expressed by colum- process and a possible rezoning. "Legends Revisited". down) in the most bizarre nists, contributors and letter Council members must take back the control of planning writers are not necessarily those First, we would like to take humorous garb they could of the Auroran. Letters must for the town and not leave it in the hands of planning staff this opportunity to extend find. include name and phone num- More ber, although number will not be and developers, which has happened for the past few again, our thanks to all the They insisted on appearing published. Names may be with- years. volunteers who assisted in to carry out their established held assuming a compelling rea- son to do so. Letters may be They must also get over their fear of the Ontario organizing this incredible tradition from previous letters edited or refused. All contents Municipal Board, although it must be admitted OMB evening. "Legend Shows". protected by copyright. members appear to be pro-development and hopefully Our personal thanks go to As in the past, the audi- see Advertising policy this will change under the new Liberal government. the tribute artists and spe- ence found this segment Publisher is not liable for slight More important, councillors should be able to make cial guests. rather hilarious. pages changes or typographical errors decisions for the good of the community without legal They entertained us with No doubt, this madcap that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes threats. their superb performance group will continue to make must be brought to the attention With a new council, let's start with a clean slate and and provided their services appearances at special 5 & 6 of the publisher prior to the following edition. clean up the messy democracy in our local government. free of charge. functions. AURORAN, Week of November 11, 2003 - 5 Cathy’s Corner Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

When I grow up I wanna be a kid From the moment we can put two words together, there's some party pooper asking: "So, what do you want to be when you grow up?" My daughter has decided she wants to be a nurse. Ever since the big, fat university envelopes started over- whelming my dimensionally challenged stupor mailbox, I have been afflicted by a recurring nightmare. In it, Regis Filbin turns evil and he's got my little girl. His Letters to the Editor face is bigger than Aurora's old water tower and he demands, over and over again, in a menacing voice, "Is that your FINAL answer?" No truth in Himel letter: Hogg She says "yes, yes, yes!" bouncing in her seat. Regis bursts into a warlock laugh. I scream. To the editor, ty of selling a portion of the Executor from administering can we make an educated I wake up in a cold sweat. Whatever happened to "fairy land to fund the mainte- the estate for more than decision in the best interest RE: Letters to the Editor: nance and care of the three years? of the community. This is a princess" and "ballerina"? HighTor a gift to Aurora remaining acres for the use In Brian MacEachern's responsibility I take very How did this happen to me? Two out of three of my kids (Nov. 4) of the residence of Aurora- question, he referred to a seriously. have given their final answer and I'm still…well, exploring Historically I have not and make a recommenda- single legal opinion. The I am disappointed that peo- the options. responded to opinions tion to Council. The recom- facts clearly show there ple stoop to use these types I graduated from university under the impression that it expressed through Letters mendation was that the were two legal opinions, of tactics. I do not believe was an experience designed to facilitate the decision mak- to the Editor about any deci- Town not accept the OHF's which are polar opposites. they have any role in poli- ing process. And they're going to university because they sions I made while on proposal and was applaud- However, he conveniently tics, and I believe that the already know? Council. They are opinions ed by SWAT (a group in forgot about the second. As community of Aurora But a few weekends ago, an information session infused and I respect that everyone which Brian and Evelina well he forgets to mention deserves better. Often good my life with purpose and direction. is entitled to their opinion. MacEachern and Richard that the parcel of land con- people decide not to run for We visited the University of Ontario in Oshawa. However, the Nov. 4 letter Himel were actively sidered for development elected office because they In case you didn't know, Aurora doesn't have a university. by Richard Himel was the involved) in their press was steps from the refuse to expose them- It doesn't even have a hospital. second attempt to present release May 9, 2000. This is MacEachern's home, turn- selves, and their family, to So those of us who suffer from nightmares in which Regis personal opinion as fact. a matter of public record. ing their dead-end street these kinds of underhanded Filbin ships our babies off to geographically amputated The first attempt was at the Secondly, records show into a thoroughfare to the tactics, which is our places like Thunder Bay start thinking of anything from All Candidates meeting Oct discussions about the proposed new develop- collective loss. Kingston to London as "practically Aurora". 26, when a similar tactic HighTor property were ment. A conflict of interest if I refuse to be intimidated We took a tour of the brand new facility. They had a big was employed by Brian begun between the town ever I saw one. by people like Richard and tent where they served up burgers and hot dogs…and MacEachern (husband of and the OHF as early as Possibly the most impor- Brian, who, because their cookies and milk. They gave us toy pens that light up in all former Councillor Evelina 1992, well before I was tant fact is four years later, cause is noble, feel they can the colours of the rainbow. And they had clowns. MacEachern). elected to council. In in large part as a result of twist and distort the truth to I am writing this letter their own website actions taken by the It was the clowns that did it. I became so overwhelmed accomplish their personal before the Nov. 10 election (www.swat.on.ca), in a pre- Committee I supported and agenda rather than examine with emotion that I turned to my daughter and said: "You not knowing the election sentation by Gary sat on, no land has been and debate the issues are about to cross the threshold from childhood into adult- results, although you are Fernandes, he stated: "In sold, no development has based on the merits of all hood. Go kicking and screaming all the way, my child!" reading this after the result minutes of meetings back in taken place and no discus- points of view. She said: "Mom, you're weird." is known. Richard Himel's 1992 the OHF initially led sions are ongoing with the I thank the people who had Come to think of it, she says that a lot. letter in the last newspaper Council to believe that the OHF to do either. One the faith to support my can- In order to make my point, I found it necessary to accost a issue before the election intention was to sell the would think that the desired didacy and if I am/was suc- clown and demand she make balloon hats for us. was timed to ensure this house and some land to result had been achieved. cessful, I commit to contin- My daughter told me that blue and green don't go togeth- would be the case -- a trick provide a fund for park Obviously Richard and ue to try to make decisions er and besides, they clashed with my outfit. I had an over- employed by people who maintenance." I wasn't Brian do not like me and based on a thorough evalu- whelming urge to stick a lollipop in her mouth. don't want a response. elected until 1997, so could wanted to see me defeated ation of all facts and make Childhood is one of those things that you don't know In his letter Richard makes hardly have been involved as a candidate for council. decisions I believe to be in you've got till it's gone. two points about my past with approaching the OHF That is their right; however, the best interest of the When my kids were playground size, I noticed I was big- record: with the idea. it does not give them the broader community. I have ger than them and started to go weird. 1. "Relentless in their One might wonder; if right to offer half truths or always enjoyed working Apparently, parents with regressive tendencies have been determination to sell off my Richard was truly such an fabricated statements as with all groups on behalf of identified as a danger to society. And targeted for elimina- mother's land to developers advocate of preserving this fact. the community of Aurora tion. That's why they put a "safety" bar across the top of the and destroy the 97 wooded property, and the best per- I believe it is a councillor's and continue to invite you to slide. There's nothing like a metal pole across the forehead acres". son to speak on his moth- responsibility to investigate phone or e-mail whenever to wipe the silly smirk off your face. Instant maturity. 2. "The Mayor and the oth- er's behalf-why did his all facts and options before you have a question or con- And if the complimentary cranial re-alignment doesn't ers were the ones who actu- mother not leave him with making a decision-regard- cern you wish to discuss. ally approached the OHF stewardship of this land and work, there's always the bottom of the slide. less of whether we like or with the idea of selling the why did he challenge the dislike those options. Only Bill Hogg So, you want to be a kid again, huh? Well, we're going to land". Will and prevent the when all the facts are known Aurora have to ram your spine a little farther up your brain. You'll The supportable facts be drooling and wearing diapers in no time! show that neither of these Except I survived the school of hard knocks. statements has any basis in Former Big Sisters group So what if all the playgrounds in Aurora have been thor- truth. oughly adult-proofed now. First, I have never been I don't care because I have a balloon hat - issued to me by involved in any discussions did not join Big Brothers an accredited Ontario university! of selling 97 acres. During I have my final answer. When I grow up, I'm going to be a my first term on council, To the editor, York was aware of this We chose to move for- kid. when the HighTor issue was pending change and ward and affiliate with Girls But that's only IF I grow up. And that's a big IF. raised, I supported a joint RE: "Sisters and Brothers although it was proposed, Incorporated, an organiza- Citizen/Council committee Become One Group" at no time were we interest- tion that has been meeting to investigate the facts and (Auroran, Nov. 4) ed in merging with Big the needs of girls for 140 E-mail Cathy at [email protected] options-including the legali- This letter is submitted in Brothers. years. response to the above arti- A number of years ago the Our mission: empowering cle in the Auroran, as it is two local agencies talked, girls to realize their full Council decision could cost us $$ imperative to clarify that however we decided that a potential through gender To the editor, are not anti-Moraine and other Aurora taxpayers vul- Big Sisters of York (found- merger was not in the best specific programming that indeed like the majority of us nerable to potentially hun- ed in 1979), did not merge interest of the girls and inspires all girls to be Headlines and articles in would prefer to see little or no dreds of thousands of dollars with Big Brothers of York. young women we serve. strong, smart, and bold. both local papers imply that development on this environ- in lawsuits, some of which I The aforementioned arti- Knowing that the national True to our mission, our Mayor Tim Jones and mentally sensitive area. believe have already been cle indicated that the two level was going to pursue programs are based on the Councillor John West (and However, to a large extent filed. groups merged into one this further, in 2000 at a distinct and changing subsequently George these decisions are set out The new Provincial last week, which is incor- local level, we began needs of girls and young Timpson and Betty and controlled by Provincial Government has stated it will rect. researching organizations women in our communities. Pedersen) voted to destroy policy. freeze development on the What has happened is that shared the same mis- Since our affiliation last the Moraine. Despite Jones' and West's Moraine. that as a result of a nation- sion, vision and philoso- year, we have successfully In actual fact, what they efforts and advice from both I hope they keep their al organizational change, phies that we have expanded our programs to voted for was to honour Aurora's legal counsel and promise because if they don't Big Brothers has changed embraced for the past 24 reach more girls. agreements passed by this an independent legal opinion, we could be paying for coun- their name and mandate to years. We continue to be a lead- and previous councils. council voted to renege on cil's decision for a long time. accommodate girls in their In 2002, Big Sisters of er in girls' programming Having followed politics in prior agreements including programming. York changed its name to through: one to one match- Aurora for many years I know amendments #20 and #34. B.A. Burland The organization formerly Girls Incorporated of York ing, quality weekly pro- these members of council This has left me and all Aurora known as Big Sisters of Region. Please see page 15 6 - AURORAN, Week of November 11, 2003 Letters to the Editor Words of wisdom to new councillors To the editor, 3. If you are successful, read the press clippings it. To others, they come nat- you will win false friends during "Silly Season". urally. The season leading into and true enemies. SUC- But you see, success elections is often times CEED ANYWAY. comes from living the words Steve Hinder called the "Silly Season". 4. Honesty and frankness above. Some will never get Aurora By DICK ILLINGWORTH We've seen evidence of make you vulnerable. BE BOUQUETS to 19-year-old Rob Dyer who plans to skate- this over the past month HONEST AND FRANK board from California to Aurora/Newmarket next and a half as we have read ANYWAY. We Care Tutorial Services Inc. year to raise funds to fight cancer. His mother's letter after letter of one 5. The good you do today death to cancer prompted him to embark on his camp bashing another. will be forgotten tomorrow. mission, estimated to take 150 to 200 days. Accusation after accusa- DO GOOD ANYWAY. More BOUQUETS to the Rosarium in Aurora, who are donat- tion, for the most part 6. What you spend years ing roses to Aurora high schools to assist the fundraising. unfounded, but certainly out building may be destroyed there in the print media for overnight. BUILD ANYWAY. BRICKBATS to those at the Royal Canadian Legion for intro- people to judge for them- 7. Give the world the best Tutoring in the comfort of your own home since 1977 ducing and promoting the Poppy Puppy, a selves. you have and you'll get ** all subjects ** all grades cuddly little dog designed to bring the May I offer some words of kicked in the teeth. GIVE For information call: Remembrance Day message to young advice for those newly THE BEST YOU HAVE 1-877-WCTS-INC (928-7462) children. While the intent may have some merit, the Poppy elected or re-elected repre- ANYWAY. that people respect and honour, should not have been com- sentatives. Those of us who enjoy liv- mercialized. 1. People are unreason- ing in this great community able, illogical and self-cen- have those who have BOUQUETS to Theatre Aurora for entering three shows for tred. LOVE THEM ANY- served as elected officials adjudication for the coveted THEA's in the Guess who’s now WAY. for many years, to thank for Theatre Ontario Festival. They are the musical 2. If you do good, people it. "Anything Goes", the mystery thriller working at will accuse you of selfish These folks may have "Communicating Doors" and the youth wondered why they were production "Clue", a musical. ulterior motives. DO GOOD ANYWAY. still seeking office as they BRICKBATS to Premier Dalton McGuinty and the Liberal government for failing to put an immediate freeze on development on the Oak Ridges She hopes OMB Moraine, as he did for auto insurance rates. After all his brave talk, is his government getting cold feet in taking on the powerful developers? returns to original

BOUQUETS to John and Brian of Mailbox Services for 10 years of service to individuals and small busi- reason for being nesspeople of Aurora and area. Join them for To the editor, for lands on Leslie Street. cake and coffee at their Yonge and Dunning After all, look what is Outlet on November 14th. It's about time certain occurring on north Bayview. members of Aurora Council As far as the big stick the BRICKBATS to the staunch Tory diehards who are opposing owned up to the reasons mayor uses: that develop- the merger with the Canadian Alliance behind their actions, vis-à- ers will win on appeal to the Veronica Fabro hoping for a ground swell of Tory loyalists vis development in our OMB and the town will be Sales & Leasing Representative who will fight for the party, which Brian town. sued, I have this to say: Mulroney ruined. The Tories have had it federally and unless It should be illegal to Hopefully, with a change of ¥ Has lived in Aurora for 10 years! they want the Liberals to rule forever, the marriage with the accept money from devel- government, the OMB will Alliance is the only way to go. Face up to it! ¥ 4 years in the automotive opers who have a vested once more become what it industry with G.M.! interest in land develop- was set up for - a court of BOUQUETS to 12-year-old Samantha Sendel of Aurora on ¥ Big hockey fan and hockey Mom! capturing a silver medal in the world trampoline ment on or off the Moraine. appeal for residents and not championships in Hanover, Germany, recently in For it is not just what hap- just developers. the 11-12 age group. There were 55 competitors pens on the Moraine that is Drop by and see what’s new! in the competition. She teamed with Katherine cause for concern but also Betty Reid McLeod to finish fourth in the synchronized event. the high density proposed Aurora HIGHLAND CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC 15783 YONGE STREET, AURORA, ONTARIO L4G 1P4 BRICKBATS to those at the Town Hall for not exhibiting the Cell: (905) 751-7167 [email protected] paintings purchased by the town for the TEL: (905) 727-9444 or (416) 798-7669, FAX: (905) 727-6099 permanent collection from the Aurora FFRREEEE Senior Art Group and not shown with the on Yonge DINNER rest of the permanent collection. There must be three or four Italian Restaurant ENTREE and councillors should ask where they are? Tax dollars were spent to buy them and they should be available to the public! Purchase any dinner entrée at reg. price & receive another dinnerentrée of equal or lesser value for FREE

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Page 10 Week of November 11, 2003 Streak at 22 wins Two shutouts, three wins for Tigers By TYLER NORWOOD In Sunday's victory over third period. and 6-1 victories. however, as they turned afternoon. the Buzzers, Joel Kitchen Aurora kept the pressure As with their other games, things up and pounded the Jesse Olden remains The Aurora Tigers Junior A opened the low-scoring going, firing 17 shots at the the parade to the penalty hapless Thnornhill goal- hopeful to return to action hockey club had a busy game with his 14th goal of embattled Buzzers goalie. box continued. Ten minors tender. Thursday. He has missed weekend but performed the season, only a minute Only rookie Doug were called in the first peri- Skwarchuk scored a pair several weeks with an well, collecting three wins in into the match. Henderson could find his od alone. and Walker, Franklin, and upper body injury. He will three days and adding 17 It was a slow period with way in the third as the Fortunately, Alex LaLonde Scully added singles to centre the top line of Scully goals. both teams trying to gauge Tigers extended their win- and Matt Bahen had their come away with a 10-2 vic- and Walker. Goaltender Chris Whitley each other and Whitley han- ning streak to 22 games. eye on the Collingwood tory. "I think he's one of the earned consecutive dled only six shots. Tigers met up with net. They helped Aurora Tigers next game is in guys who really makes shutouts against the Jamie Minchella put Aurora Collingwood Blues for the take a 2-0 lead into the sec- Newmarket Thursday at Walker and Scully go," Collingwood Blues 4-0, and two up in the second. But fourth time in two weeks ond. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aurora Coach Marty Williamson South Conference leader St. Mike's goalie Daniel Saturday night. The Tigers Twenty-two penalty min- plays host to Couchiching at observed. Olden has 27 St. Michael's Buzzers 3-0. Bellissimo came up strong had the upper hand in utes were awarded in the 8 p.m. before heading back points in 15 games so far "It feels pretty good to be and held the Tigers to a their previous matches second as Jeff Gilbert and to Couchiching Sunday this season. number one," he said. 2-0 lead going into the recording 11-1, 12-2, Sam Skwarchuk both recorded power play goals. Jesse Boyd endured the thrashing in his first game Skating results back against the Tigers since their October 24th tilt that resulted in 11 players Following are the Aurora Skating Club results being suspended for two from the Central Ontario Sub-Sectionals games. competition held in Richmond Hill last weekend: The penalty box parade intensified in the third as Taylor Jenkins - Novice flight 1 - 8th. referee Joe Park handed Carolyn Armstrong - Pre-Novice flight 2 - 11th. out 27 penalty minutes and Lauren Cooper - Pre-Novice flight 3 - 10th. a game misconduct. Aurora Cassandre VanBakel - Pre-Novice flight 4 - 5th. rested comfortably and Chelsea Kerr - Juvenile flight 1 - 8th. eased into a 4-0 victory. The Tigers opened their busy weekend at the Aurora Community Centre with a 10-2 win over the Thornhill Islanders Friday night. Jeff Gilbert, Joel Kitchen Can Christmas be and Jamie Minchella give Aurora a 3-1 lead after 20 far behind? Mary's Monday Night Hockey minutes. Flower Shop's Leslie Alex LaLonde scored a Jeans & More Standings, Nov. 3 Ferguson decorates a shorthanded goal in the Christmas tree in second, accompanied by AURORA’S “COOL” NEW TEAM W L T GF GA PTS. preparation for the one from Corey LeClair as store's open house the Tigers relaxed. Highland Chev Olds Cadillac 4 1 1 25 21 9 CLOTHING STORE J.J. Barron Realty 4 1 1 31 22 9 this week. Event is set Thornhill's Alan Nolan Priestly Demolition 4 2 0 18 20 8 for Saturday between added his second of the Rec Cycle N' Sports 3 1 2 26 17 8 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. night to start things off in Law Insurance Brokers 3 3 0 26 25 6 the third. The Tigers really Tom & Jerry's 3 3 0 16 21 6 Auroran photo FPL Aggregates 1 5 0 6 21 2 by David Falconer don't like being scored on, Masterclean Contracting 0 6 0 15 31 0 Results Nov. 3

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Gabriel Venneri 1A Drew Boorn 1A. 704 Atom AA 5 Pickering 2 Cory Blom 1G 1A, Nick Di Nallo 2A, Scott SMITTY'S PAINTING & DECORAT- Quagliarini 1A, Ryan Crockett 1A. 102 TIM HORTON'S - TIMBITS ING 2: Chris Ramsay 1G, Geoffrey Matthew Mears 2G, Taran McGowan 1G 1A, (Black) 6: Spencer Green 5G, Parker Baile Harrison 1G, Cameron Buchanan 1A, Dylan Kovacs 1G 1A, Kyle McCreedy 1G, Peewee AE 4 Stouffville 2 1G 1A, Matt Reynolds 2A, Morgan Walker Zack Ashfield 1A, Zack Davies 1A, Chris Piron 2A, Jamie Hawkins 1A, Cody 1A, Jake McKee 1A. 109 TIM HOR- Michael Nealon 1A. Weese 1A, Steadman Dinning 1A, Stephen Chris Burns 1G, Adam Bloom 1G, Cory Blom TON'S - TIMBITS (Orange) 1: Ben DeMarco 1A. Eleeza Cox 1A. 1G, Andrew Mangialardi 1G, David Iwai 2A, Ashton 1G, Liam Beresford 1A. 706 AURORA HOME HARDWARE Greg Buchner 1A, Curtis Hough 1A, Trevor BUILDING CENTRE 5: J. Smith 1G Atom AA 1 Whitby 7 McCartney 1A, Ethan Shore 1A, Brandon 104 TIM HORTON'S- TIMBITS (Royal) 3A, J. Adams 2G, M. Holland 1G, J. Giniotis 1A 9: Lucas Pozzebon 5G 1A, Robin Creighton Finlayson 1G, N. Whelan 1A. 705 Jamie Hawkins 1G, Kyle McCreedy 1A, 2G, Paul Neophytou 1G 3A, Quentin I.O.O.F. AURORA LODGE 148 - FLT Chanelle Hassard 1A. Bantam AA 2 Barrie 1 Campbell 1G 1A, Neil Duggan 2A, 4: Nick Epworth 1G, Keith Hannah 1G, Cameron Richard 2A, Nathan Nealon 1A. Alex Strapp 1G 1A, Mike Roberts 2A, Atom AA 2 Newmarket 4 Anthony Simone 1G 1A, Matt Boyd 1G 1A, 106 TIM HORTON'S - TIMBITS (Gold) Alex Pagnotia 1A. Aaron Mansbridge 2A. 3: Brett Thiessen 1G 1A, Alex Remedios Matthew Mears 1G, Steadman Dinning 1G, 1G, Jordan Nanos 1G, Sean Foxwell 1A, 701 MANHATTAN TROPHIES 1: Jamie Hawkins 1A, Jordan Figueiredo 1A. Bantam AA 5 Whitby 3 Nicholas Scott 1A. Darren Giroux 1G, Ray Mullins 1A. 703 CHOUINARD BROS. ROOFING 1: Atom AA 5 Peterborough 2 Colin McCullough 1G 2A, Jake MacDougall 107 TIM HORTON'S - TIMBITS (Grey) Dan Cress 1G, Ryan Ronas 1A. 1G 1A, Anthony Simone 1G 1A, Matt Boyd 7: Konner McMillan 4G, Evan Jackson 1G Kyle McCreedy 3G 1A, Taran McGowan 2G, 1G 1A, Tyler Virgoe 1G, Jonathan Adams 2A, 1A, Nicholas Steiner 1G, Alexander 703 CHOUINARD BROS. ROOFING Brett Matthews 1A, Ben Hanlon 1A. Aaron Mansbridge 1A Stewart 1G, Matthew Pelkola 2A, Adrian 4: Cody Bastarache 2G, Devin Maule 1G, Ramirez 1A, John McDonald 1A, Landon Anthony Paoukucci 1G, Matt Thompson Atom A 0 Stouffville 3 Bantam AA 2 Barrie 2 Kirby 1A, Owen Nisbet 1A. 101 TIM 1A. 705 I.O.O.F. AURORA LODGE HORTON'S - TIMBITS (Green) 1: Liam 148 - FLT 3: Connor Ryeland 1G 1A, Atom A 7 Markham 0 Harrison Jones 1G, Adam Lebar 1G, Colin Coll 1G. Nick Epworth 1G, Alex Strapp 1G 1A. McCullough 1A, Michael Englehut 1A, Tyler Evan Carisle, shutout, Denis Casey 1G, Virgoe 1A. 201 AURORA CABLE INTERNET 13: 806 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 5: Brandon Pedersen 1G 1A, Kamran Karamchi Eric Bullock 2G, Hayden Trask 4G, Morgan Mittlestaedt 1G, Alex Ginther 2G 1G 1A, Tristan Miller 1G 1A, Josh Beaton 1G, Minor Midget AA 7 Richmond Hill Stars 1 Andrew Boehmer 1G, Luke Pizzuro 1G, 2A, Cameron Harris 2G 1A, Harrison Matthew Miller 1G 3A, Spencer George 1G Andreas Mikkelsen 2G, Daniel Bunder 1G, Brook 2A, Mathew Preston 1A, Micheal 1A, Blair Cuthbert 1A, Ryan Antoniel 1A, Tyler Roffey 1G 1A, Timi Sotoadeh 1G 1A, Dylan Sutton 2G, Hayley Black 1A,Sajjad Rowe 1A, Justin Torma 1A, Patrick Jonathan Poulakos 1A Jack Steffan 1A. Vincent Davenport 1G 2A, Cal Simmonds 2G Akbar 1A. 206 CONTINENTAL CUS- Madden 1A. 802 IZZI POPAT - ROYAL 1A, Patrick Bowie 1G 1A, Peter McNeill 1G TOM INGREDIENTS 2: Matthew LePAGE 1: Eric Wakeman 1G, Torry Atom A 3 Bradford 3 2A, Sean Mulroy 1A, Sandy Craig 1A, Adam Iaminico 2G. Duckworth 1A, Omar Popat 1A. Hankins 1A, Marc Quagliarini 1A. Brandon Pedersen 1G, Spencer George 1G, 208 DIAMOND GROUNDSKEEPING 804 HS FINANCIAL SERVICES 3: Danny McConnell 1G 1A, Patrick Jones 1A, Minor Midget A 5 Noble King 2 SERVICES 6: Quincy Ing 1G, Jamie Bryan Dunjko 2G, Kevin Mayne 1G 1A, Josh Beaton 1A, Kamran Karamchi 1A. Pourtney 1G 1A, Christopher Tsianos 2G, Doug Bainbridge 2A, Landon Smith 1A, Peter McNeill 1G 1A, Patrick Bowie 2G, Zach Zakary Kertz 2G. 202 DR. STEINER'S Jon Aleksich 1A, Kevin Michie 1A. 803 Minor Peewee AA 5 Barrie 0 Andrews 1G 1A, Sean Fodey 1G 1A, Matt DRILLERS 5: Paul Steiner 3G, Peter Teti CHOUINARD BROS. ROOFING 2: Kerr 1A, Brent Gallaugher 1A, Dean Hamann 2G, Eric Kimmerer 1A. Jesse Gattelerro 1G 1A, Erin Devlin 1G, Justin Brown 2G 1A, Dillon Cappell 1G 2A, 1A, Kyle Fitkin 1A, Mike Parkhill 1A, Zach Ryan Joynt 2A, Maegan Bastarache 1A. Max Lerner 1G 2A, Loius Lamanna 1G, Luke Timbers 1A. 203 NORTH YORK PLUMBING & MacLeod 2A, Nathan Brown 1A, Kyle HEATING 3: Scott Schmitt 2G, Joshua 801,ALL PRO SPORTS - NEWMAR- Murphy 1A, Kevin Zacharuk 1A, Peter Abels, Minor Midget A 4 Orillia 2 Lopez 1A, Ryan Korosi 1G, Heather KET 2: Ethan Lebovic 2G, Tom Horner shutout. Tillsley 1A. 207 ROTARY CLUB OF 1A, James Connolly 1A. 805 RAEDAN Mike Bentley 1G 1A, Scott Daly 1G, Sean AURORA 0. FREIGHT SERVICES INC. 1: Braden Minor Peewee AA 3 Peterborough 0 Fodey 1G, Matt Kerr 1G, Kyle Fitkin 1A, Bonner 1G, Chad Roberts 1A. Patrick Bowie 1A, Brandon Polsinello 1A, 205 DELPH & JENKINS SURVEYORS Max Lerner 1G 1A, Dillon Cappell 1G, Luke Peter McNeill 1A. 9: Jason Samide 1G, Ben Hankins 1G, Evan 806 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 6: MacLeod 1G, Justin Brown 1A, Louis Sherida 2G 1A, Connor Allan, 1A, Stuart Harrison Brook 1G 1A, Alex Disera 1G, Lamanna 1A, James Mildon 1A, Kevin Midget A 3 East Gwillimbury Eagles 3 Matila 1G, Paul Ashbourne 1A, Kentner Alex Ginther 1G 1A, Morgan Mittlestaedt Zacharuk 1A, Scott Smyth, shutout. Arkell 1G, Connor Allan 1G, Steven 1G 1A, Cameron Harris 2G 1A, Tyler Marc Oppedisano 2A, PJ Speciale-Plouffe 1G, Grandin 1A, Steven Grandin 1G, Stuart Cattapan 1A, Micheal Rowe 2A, Justin Minor Peewee A 5 Barrie 3 Mark Jarman 1G, Mark Smith 1G, Steven Matila 1A. 204 NACORA INSURANCE Torma 1A. 803 CHOUINARD BROS. Black 1A, Michael Jack 1A, Matt Cleverdon 4: Liam Devlin 1G, Chance Rodin 2A 1G, ROOFING 4: Ryan Joynt 1G, Maegan Derrick Hamner 4G, Geoff Gianopoulos 1G, 1A. Curtis Fordyce 1G, Sammy Fanone 2A, Bastarache 2G 1A, Erin Devlin 1G 1A, Evan Casselden 1A, Paul Keilty 1A, Stephen Andrew Stobbe 1G. Jacob Evelyn 1A, Marc Hebert 1A. Di Nallo 1A, Taylor Nuttall 1A, Jeffery Midget A 5 Oak Ridges Kings 0 Sanderson 1A. 504 BARB BLASER - RE/MAX YORK 804 HS FINANCIAL SERVICES 1: Pentti Paivio, shutout, Steven Black 1G 2A, GROUP 3: Kyle Blaser 1G, Ryan Landon Smith 1G, Kevin Mayne 1A. 801 Minor Peewee A 5 East Gwillimbury 0 Mark Jarman 1G 1A, Michael Jack 1G 1A, Peddigrew 1G 1A, Phillipe Meunier 1G. ALL PRO SPORTS - NEWMARKET 1: Matt Cleverdon 2A, PJ Speciale-Plouffe 1G, 502 DIAL TONE COMMUNICATIONS Jesse Barker 1G, David Petrosovic 1A, Paul Keilty 2G, Dylan Cross 1G, Derrick Mark Smith 1G, Keith Mitchell 1A, Chris 3: Mike Orshel 1G, Dylan Sutherland 1G, James Seymore 1A. Hamner 1G 2A, Michael McGolrick 1G, Statchuk 1A, Peter Nykyforchyn 1A, Mark Tyler Friars 1A, Daniel Devine 1A, Taylor Nuttall 1A, J.J. Lam 1A, Sean Ellison Johnson 1A. Nicholas Orsatti 1G, Matteus Vloet 1A, 802 IZZI POPAT - ROYAL LePAGE 4: 1A, Stephen Di Nallo 1A, Aaron Beally 1A, Steven Judges 1A Steven Pitts 3G 1A, Paul Magill 1G 1A, Ernesto Spagnuolo, shutout. Midget A 5 Schomberg Cougars 2 Kurtis Wilton 2A, Paul Magliocchi 1A. 506 THE SHREDDING COMPANY 3: 801 ALL PRO SPORTS - NEWMAR- Minor Peewee A 8 Newmarket 3 Adam Chale 1G, Mark Jarman 2G 1A, Justin Killens 1G, Neil Gaston 1G, Zach KET 3: James Seymore 2G 1A, Ethan Steven Black 3A, Chris Statchuk 1G 1A, Langford 1G, Scott Ashbourne 1A, Lebovic 1G, Jesse Barker 1A, James Geoff Gianopoulos 2G, Jeffery Sanderson 2G Mark Johnson 2A, Michael Jack 1G, Keith Brendon Rival 1A. 505 ORR & FORSTER Connolly 1A. 1A, Taylor Nuttall 1G 2A, Sean Ellison 1G, Mitchell 1A, Peter Nykyforchyn 1A. 12- AURORAN, Week of November 11, 2003 Dozens of bylaws controlled business hours Today stores and busi- from 12:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. Another bylaw was adopt- ments to the bylaws, even It was also suggested Canada's Birthday Town. nesses set their own hours, the following day except ed in June, 1946, requiring though they had been longer hours would The issue of being open or but it wasn't always that during December. the closing of drug stores, enacted at the request of increase costs and prices closed came up again in way. The bylaw was amended chemist shops and drug town merchants in previous would rise. Dec. 1971 when the town's Back in 1969 there was an in May, 1928, to exempt the sundry shops at 8 p.m. dur- years. A bylaw was finally six service station opera- on-going battle whether Wednesday afternoon clos- ing the week and 9 p.m. on The Aurora Shopping approved rescinding all tors sought a bylaw to per- council or merchants ing any week a statutory Friday and Saturday. Centre merchants and own- previous bylaws and adopt- mit only one station to should decide business holiday occurred. The closing time was ers advised council they ing a new one allowing remain open on Sundays, hours. Another bylaw was adopt- extended to 10:30 p.m. were supportive of council shops and businesses to as operators failed to make Different municipalities ed in August, 1933, requir- before Christmas or an amending the restrictive set their own hours. a profit with a Sunday had different closing restric- ing retail stores to close evening prior to a holiday. closing bylaws and asked Then council got gutsy opening. tions. Many had bylaws from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. the Gas stations were to be heard when the and passed a bylaw requir- Then, in 1975, the Ontario requiring retail stores to following day, except for required to close at 7 p.m. debate took place. ing all retail stores to close Legislature passed the close on Mondays, but in Friday and Saturday. daily except for June, July The debate took place the on July 1st to celebrate Retail Business Holidays Aurora it was Wednesday The bylaw did not apply on and August when the time following month and some Canada's Birthday. Act, which generally prohib- afternoon when merchants the evening prior to a statu- was extended to 9 p.m. councillors argued people Using the bylaw, police ited Sunday and holiday had to close. tory holiday, nor for one Another bylaw was adopt- only had so much money to charged a laundromat shopping except in desig- But even here there were week before and after ed in June, 1951, requiring spend and they could do it owner for opening a non- nated tourism areas, and some differences. The Christmas. The bylaw did all barbershops to close at when the stores were open staffed facility on the day the pressure was removed Aurora bylaw, for example, not alter the Wednesday 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on under the existing bylaws. that launched Aurora as from local councils. required men's shoe stores afternoon closing. Saturdays. to close, but not women's. In July, 1941, another The arrival of variety and There may have been amendment was made convenience stores carry- valid reasons at one time requiring hardware stores, ing a wide assortment of for the restrictions, as some which had been excluded goods, which didn't fit into of the bylaws date back to from the previous bylaws, any of the more specialized the 1930s and 40s and to close at 1 p.m. on retailers, brought about the were enacted at the Wednesdays, except in demand for change in the requests of the merchants, weeks in which a statutory 1960s. but they seemed out of holiday occurred. At an April, 1969, meeting Please join us for our holiday celebration. place in the 1960s. In addition, stores had to a staff report advised coun- At the Mar. 31, 1969, close at 7 p.m. except cil members they had the Christmas Open House Aurora Council meeting Friday and Saturday. power to make amend- Saturday November 15 10 - 6 there was a long discussion Sunday November 16 11-5 about the closing bylaws Hand Crafted Soap Splendor Soap Studio and there was agreement Lotions & Creams will feature bylaws should be enforced Bath Bombs, Salts & Soaks Soap Making Gift Baskets or removed. Gift Certificates Demonstrations At the time there were at Is your furnace ready? Luxurious Towels & Robes to introduce our least six different bylaws in Bathroom Accessories upcoming courses force in Aurora governing Birthday Parties and workshops store hours. Pre-Season Specials on Furnaces & Humidifiers on Now... 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Bylaw Services in Aurora North York Chev's offer of Timpson noted that the has maintained a fleet of a monthly lease of town used to have a policy two vehicles for parking $378.43 with a $6,000 to accepting the bid of a control officers since 1994 optional buyout price be local business if it was and it's time for a new accepted. within five per cent of the one. Councillor Ron Wallace low bid. Currently the department said the price from one Councillor John West operates a 1997 Chevrolet Aurora dealer was only said the issue had been and a 2000 Pontiac. $46 a month higher and debated several times To ensure reliability, staff he had a problem sending over the years and it had began the cycle of leasing money out of town. been found that by giving one vehicle and once the He said some considera- local bidders a special tion should be given to preference out-of-town As usual crowds were large at the Aurora Cenotaph Sunday morning as lease had expired the vehicle was bought back local businesses who pay bidders stopped bidding members of the Aurora Legion organized the annual Remembrance Day and a new vehicle was taxes to the town, but his resulting in higher costs to ceremonies. Reception was held at the Legion later that day. leased, reducing the cost motion not to accept the the municipality. Auroran photo by David Falconer of maintenance and bid was defeated. Council adopted the staff repairs. Councillor George report. An amount of $3,500 had been included in the 2003 Committee supports operating budget as a HOMPSO vehicle replacement Funeral Home reserve for the purpose of T N buying or leasing another 29 Victoria St., Aurora Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 traditional building vehicle for the officers. Directors: Earlier in the year the Brent Forrester - Jacqueline Baak - Don Boswell - Gena Maher - Taylor Brown In spite of strong opposi- for both projects. that once a design-build town purchased the tion from Councillor John Both favoured the tradi- team had been selected, Pontiac at the expiration West, members of Aurora's tional approach. the powers of the project of its lease and it is now general committee, by a Councillor Nigel Kean manager were limited and it wide margin, voted to use asked about the difference became a control problem. proposed to lease a new vehicle to replace the the traditional methods of in costs for both systems Councillor Ron Wallace www.dignitymemorial.com construction, rather than a and was advised "design- noted that the Town Hall 1997 Chevrolet, which ~ Cremation, Burial & Memorial Services design/build method. build" may be cheaper but was a design-build project would be sold. ~ Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans ~ Monuments, Markers & Inscriptions Six bids were received ~ Affordable Cost Options Council endorsed the rec- an inferior building might and it already needed a new Proud to be part of Service Corporation International (Canada) Limited ommendation last week. result. roof, which the town would and staff recommended The decision was made Councillor West said that have to pay for. following a joint presenta- his major concern was cost Last week, during a storm, tion by Norm Grey-Noble, and that it was quite normal rainwater cascaded onto project manager for the con- for the traditional system to the desk in front of Mayor Mortgage struction of the new seniors end up with an overrun of Tim Jones. centre and Gary Stanhope, 20 per cent. "Does the design-build project manager of the pro- Grey-Noble disagreed and deal have an umbrella Intelligence posed recreation facility on listed several projects built included?" Councillor Wellington near Leslie. with the traditional system Wallace wondered. They listed advantages that were finished on time Following the discussion ¥ Purchasing A Home and disadvantages of each and within budget. committee member voted in ¥ Mortgage Refinancing for Debt Restructuring method of construction. West said it was the project favour of the traditional ¥ Mortgage Financing for Home Renovations Following the presentation manager's responsibility to method of construction and Councillor Evelina ensure a design-build struc- directed staff to proceed ¥ Buying a Cottage or Investment Property MacEachern asked the ture was properly built and with the documentation nec- project managers for within budget. essary to facilitate the con- their recommendation Grey-Noble pointed out struction of the projects. Call Today (905) 727-3800 CRIMINAL Thank You 15171 Yonge Street, Suite 203 DEFENCE Peter J Rich Evening and Weekend Appointments Available Ed Schlotter for Broker Associate BAIL YOUNG Supporting OFFENDERS Your Mortgage Connection in Aurora Auroran MORTGAGE INTELLIGENCE IS A GMAC COMPANY WILLS, REAL Head Office: 5280 Solar Drive, Suite 101, Mississauga, Ont LAW 5M8 ESTATES ESTATE Advertisers Susan E. Tucker FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public LAW 905 727-7775 14 - AURORAN, Week of November 11, 2003 RUMOURS AND RUMBLINGS Aurora tailor gets police shirt order In June, 1977, the York Region Police JUNK MAIL CONTINUES and four-foot at the ends. TAX REVOLT PLANNED Commission agreed to outfit its officers The 1985 renovations replaced the in short-sleeved shirts, which had been In May, 1990, following citizen com- plexiglass with four-foot safety glass Back in 1989 when a Liberal govern- requested by the police association. plaints, Aurora Council voted to investi- and six feet at the ends, but Operation ment was in power in Ontario, Police Chief Bruce Crawford advised gate whether the town could implement Puck-Shy is still remembered. Treasurer Bob Nixon imposed a $90 the commissioners that he had a bylaw to reduce the amount of junk automobile licence fee for the GTA, but opposed the short-sleeved shirts in the mail and flyers delivered to homes. STUDENTS REACH THE TOP only $66 for the rest of the province. past because of their design and cut. Aurora Mayor John West noted that Aurora Council threatened a tax revolt He said that because the sleeve was Montreal had adopted such a bylaw, about being lumped in with Toronto. so wide, the officer's arm looked like a which provided homeowners with a no- In April, 1986, four Aurora High School Council was also upset about the $5 piece of straw hanging out. flyer pictogram on request, similar to a students, Michael White, Julien tax on all new tires. Nixon said the The chief produced a short-sleeved no-smoking sign, to be placed on the Dressler, Jose Pessoa and Jim Jarvis, funds were required to help relieve shirt designed by Don Greenham's of homeowners' mailboxes. were on their way to being named the congestion on clogged roads in the Aurora. It differed from the stock shirt Councillor Norm Weller opposed the smartest foursome in the province. Toronto area and to meet the critical in width and pocket size, giving the motion claiming curbing the distribution transportation infrastructure needs. The Grade 13 students won the televi- shirt a more attractive appearance. of junk mail and flyers would create He added that the funds would be With tax the shirt cost $8.56 and the unemployment. sion game show "Reach for the Top" in used to accelerate construction of commission placed an order for 1,350 Real estate agents said they would February, 1986, by beating seven other Highways 401, 403, 407 and 410, of them. mobilize to fight such a bylaw, claiming teams from Toronto and York Region to improvements to municipal transit sys- flyers and circulars were their bread advance to the finals against Earl Haig tems and an extension of GO Transit to CHANGING TIMES and butter. Secondary School in a three-out-of-five Stouffville and Richmond Hill. The Montreal bylaw exempted political What happened to the money as the showdown called the Tournament of Back in November, 1965, Angus parties, community groups and news- problems still exist? McGregor of Holland Landing was papers, but would apply to advertising Champions. appointed works superintendent for the material distributed by Canada Post. Town of Aurora. It's still being delivered, what hap- He was selected from seven candi- pened to the proposed bylaw? dates and started at a salary of $6,250 per year, increasing to $6,500 after a RENOVATING COMMUNITY CENTRE six-month probationary period. He served the town for many years. During the summer of 1985 extensive renovations and upgrading were car- Helping you put one foot in front of the other. TALES FROM THE TAX TROUGH ried out to the 1967 community centre Available in mediums and wides costing about $100,000, mainly for the Nothing much has changed at the fed- installation of new boards and glass eral government since December, around the ice surface. 1989, when the National Citizens' When the centre was first opened Coalition published a booklet called there was no protective glass around "Tales from the Tax Trough". the ice surface. After seeing a young hockey fan hit by a flying puck, former It contained numerous examples of sports editor Ron Wallace and Bank of FELDSPAR the way in which the federal govern- Montreal Manager Don Pulcine decided ment wastes hard-earned tax dollars EXOSPHERE to do something about it and started for ridiculous studies such as a the "Operation Puck-Shy" fund. Waterproof too! $13,500 study of lawn ornaments to a That was back in the early 1970s and Earn FREE shoes! 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To the editor, sents approximately five per day. WE TEACH MATH! Any effort to control Five tickets per hour would speeding drivers in Aurora be a more realistic outcome New look for an old landmark is welcome. However the if there were a real cam- numbers quoted in your paign underway. WHOLESALE Wellington's of Aurora celebrated its official item regarding the Safe As Marshall McLuhan stat- opening recently in a completely renovated and Streets campaign (October ed, "When all is said and revamped Trio Restaurant on Yonge Street near 28) do not indicate a done, more will be said CHRISTMAS CARDS the corner of Mosley. And like the Trio, which was significant effort or result. than done". If one assumes over 27 owned by three brothers, Wellington's is also Printed and created in Aurora owned by a trio, two brothers and a sister. Shown days that 133 speeders Robert Cook with Mayor Tim Jones at the cake cutting are received tickets, this repre- Aurora members of the Kasimos family, Nick, Jim, Anita 25 HIGH END 25 High End and Irene. Anyone who frequented the old Trio BOXED Embassy boxed Cards/ Restaurant won't recognize the place. In addition mix your own - $22 CARDS We pay the tax for the months to the bar and restaurant, Wellington's also has a HOMES YOU CAN BUY $22 of October & November banquet room that may be used for private par- WITH ZERO DOWN ties or meetings. Aurora photo by David Falconer visit: To view the full Embassy Collection of cards Santa Claus Parade visit www.embassygreetingcards.com www.ZeroDownInfo.com With every sales order, Embassy will donate a portion of the proceeds From page 1 77 entries made up the ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. to benefit five needy families in Aurora with five full Christmas Family come together to make the parade. Dinners/or Food Shopping. The dinners and/or Shopping will be event possible including There are six bands con- provided to Our Lady of Grace Parish for distribution churches, schools, police, firmed including the St. firefighters, local business- Andrew's College Pipes and "At Embassy…we colour your Seasons" Drums, York Police Pipes es, service clubs, cultural E. Gino Totera B.A., J.D. "At Embassy…we colour your Seasons" organizations, sports and Drums, Ramses Shrine Member of the Bar of Ontario teams, youth organizations Drum Corps, Toronto and hundreds of volunteers. Signals, and the Burlington BARRISTER ¥ SOLICITOR ¥ NOTARY PUBLIC EMBASSY GREETING CARDS Aurora Optimists Club Teen Tour Band. 220 Industrial Parkway South Unit 38 members fill the Parade Aurora Cable Internet will 10825 YONGE ST., SUITE 200 Toronto Office: AURORA Marshal role. also tape the parade with Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E3 801 Bay St., Suite 707 There were more than 60 Betty Pedersen and Mark Tel: 905 780-0057 Toronto, ON M5S 1Y9 entries as of last week and Holmes as commentators. It Fax: 905 780-0394 Tel: 418 928-9997 they were still being submit- will be telecast several Practising in the areas of Family Law, 905-841-9700 ted, well ahead of last year times during the Christmas Divorce and Residential Real Estate. at this time, when a total of season. T: 905-727-7128 CLASSIFIEDS F: 905-727-2620

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Lloyd had their mouths set for a bank job, Lloyd joined the priceless. had a small car and he and good feed of wieners and RCAF and made a name for Then she lit into us with a two of his buddies planned a beans. himself as a flier. fiery tongue-lashing that no week's holiday up in cottage Their cooking prowess was Between operational tours doubt hastened the melting country. simple, and guaranteed no he travelled across Canada of the ice cubes. They drew straws to see washing of pots and pans. with a group of VIPs promot- We deserved every jab of who would sit in front. Cans were tucked in by the ing the sale of Victory Bonds. that blistering rebuke. It was Bill, his short friend, drew fire to heat, wieners were He became squadron lead- fun, though. the short straw and got to impaled in the time-honoured er and wing commander and But you couldn't stay mad at ride in the rumble seat. He way on sharpened twigs and was shot down on his last Lloyd for long; his infectious was packed in with the suspended over the fire. operational tour. grin always won you over camping gear and all the At last their first meal was So many promising young and you could forgive him food. ready - a delicious feast of men had their lives cut short almost anything. Miffed at having no one to wieners and boiled raspber- by the war, and it is not only He found fun in whatever he talk with, he spent his time on ries. at this time of year that we did. If he'd had any idea that the way north toying with the Without labels on the cans, remember them. the worthy ladies of the IODE canned goods, removing the equally spectacular menus Lloyd's renown as a flyer (Independent Order labels, one can at a time. followed for the rest of the made all of Aurora, and per- Daughters of the Empire) As he said later, "what else week. haps the whole country, would name their Aurora was there to do?" Though there was no draw- proud of him. chapter after him, I am quite After the long drive to the ing of straws, Bill was once For those of us who knew sure he would have doubled campsite, they set up the again assigned to the rumble him, it was also his love of over with laughter. tent, scrambled to find wood seat for the trip home. fun and his engaging grin I do have to mention the for the fire, got it going, and After his school days and a that we will never forget. RRoottaarryy CClluubb ooff AAuurroorraa

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