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Aurora’s Community Newspaper Vol. 8 No. 19 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of March 11, 2008 Parade will happen, Aurora Council says “Woo hoo,” Sher St. Kitts said dance in the park, slated for the enough volunteers to run it. to her sub-committee Thursday evening of June 30, return to the That made Snowball resident night. Town Park, where it had been St. Kitts furious and she began a She was reacting to Aurora held for many years. campaign to reinstate the Council approving the recom- For the last two years, the parade into this year’s activities. mendations from the Leisure dance was held at Lambert As a result, the Canada Services Advisory Committee Willson park, but was not as well Day Parade Sub-Committee (LSAC) that Canada Day activi- attended as when it was held in (CDPSC) was formed, and nine ties in Aurora will include a the Town Park. members were appointed to it. parade. Last year, for the first time The sub-committee must sub- Michael Ignatieff, left, MP for Etobicoke Lakeshore and cur- Council, a few days earlier, since Canada Day activities mit minutes of its meetings to rently deputy leader of the Liberal Opposition, was special had received the LSAC report began in Aurora in 1969, the LSAC. It plans to meet every guest at a fundraiser for Liberal Newmarket-Aurora candidate that recommended the parade parade was cancelled when offi- Thursday night until July 1st. Tim Jones, right, in Aurora last week. Also attending the event be reinstated July First, and a cials said they couldn’t find With council’s approval, the was Christina Bisanz, unsuccessful Liberal candidate in a parade will begin at 10 a.m. provincial election held late last year. Even though a federal Internal bleeding slows Tuesday, July 1, at the intersec- election has yet to be called, local candidates are getting tion of Yonge and Orchard ready for it. In the inset, Progressive Conservative candidate Heights Blvd., and proceed Lois Brown recently entertained Stockwell Day, federal 91-year-old Illingworth south to Murray Drive. Minister of Public Safety, at an Aurora gathering. First order of business for St. Auroran photos by David Falconer They rushed Aurora’s Dick outfitted the former Aurora mayor Kitts and her sub-committee is to Illingworth to hospital last week and, with a pacemaker but by Sunday, work with the Aurora Rotary for a while, it didn’t look good. they still couldn’t determine the Club who have agreed to be the The 91-year-old media mogul, it source of the internal bleeding. major sponsor of a kick-off No to golf course was believed, had suffered a heart Dick’s political career is legend parade party scheduled to be Citing unanswered questions, minium complex proposed for attack, but things settled down when around the Aurora area. held at the Aurora Legion, and heeding concerns raised by environmentally sensitive lands in it was learned he was suffering from He entered politics in 1963 when Friday, April 4, beginning at 6 residents and environmental the southeast part of town. internal bleeding, caused, it was he won a seat on the then public p.m. groups, Aurora Council has con- The 85-hectare property locat- believed, by an earlier operation. school board. The event is slated to raise firmed its opposition to a contro- ed on either side of Leslie Street Friday to make sure there were After a term of that, he ran for money to offset costs of the versial golf course and condo- Please see page 9 no heart problems, doctors at the Aurora Council in 1965, was elected parade and to encourage busi- Southlake Regional Health Centre twice, and then won the mayor’s nesses and citizen groups to get chair in 1969. excited about being part of the He was re-elected in 1971, and parade. Children’s author acclaimed in 1973. “We’re gonna have a party,” A conflict of interest with his she said, “and it will be a good Queen’s Park job forced him to quit one.” being mayor, but after he retired Local corporations will be highlight at hunt from the province, he ran again in given first opportunity to grab 1982. one of the 19 tables available The Aurora Girl Guides and the The first will start at 10 a.m. out- Town of Aurora will once again play side in the trail system, with crafts After serving another term as the night of the event. Each table host to one of the largest Easter and face painting from 9 a.m. to 10 mayor, he was defeated in 1985. can seat eight people. Egg hunts in York Region. a.m. inside the Leisure Complex. However, at that point, he turned Several have already been On Saturday, March 22, the The second hunt starts at 1 sold. his interest to the media, started seventh annual hunt will take p.m. with crafts and face painting Among other things, pur- Aurora Cable’s longest show on any place. for an hour beginning at noon. cable channel “Our Town”, and did chasers will be fed, partake in a Added this year will be a chil- Cost is $4 per person. Pre-reg- work for several area newspapers silent auction and dance to the dren’s author, Jackie Jones, who ister at the Leisure Complex or pay and radio stations. music of George St. Kitts. will do live story telling at 9:15 a.m. on arrival. Currently, Dick is a reporter for Once the party ends, the sub- for the morning hunt and again at For more information, visit the The Auroran, having been with the committee will continue to con- 12:15 p.m. for the afternoon hunt. Town's website at www.e- newspaper since it was founded in centrate on putting together the Hidden in the two hunts will be aurora.ca or call 905-726-4762 for DICK ILLINGWORTH 2000. Canada Day parade. more than 14,000 eggs. the latest details and schedule.

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2 Week of March 11, 2008 COMING EVENTS CONTINUING The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Great Curbside Giveaway in Aurora: Every Tuesday from 9.30 a.m. to 11 practice in the West-McKenzie Hall of Birdbox Placement: Place birdboxes Take unwanted items to the curb today for a.m. it’s Story and Playtime at Aurora the Seniors’ Centre, every Wednesday around town. Meet at the Seniors’ Centre others to scavenge. Then go troll for Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. under the direc- parking lot, 5 Municipal Dr. at 10 a.m. No things you might need. To keep Aurora Parkway South. Call 905-841-8883 for tion of Tom Rainsford and Enid Maize. registration necessary. attractive remove leftovers by 6 p.m. further details. For more information, call 905-841- MONDAY, APRIL 14 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 **** 9706. Aurora Film Circuit presents “The Tree planting in Lions Park between 9 Every Second Friday, students in **** Diving Bell and the Butterfly” at the a.m. and noon by students from George Grade 5 to 8 can gather at Aurora Tots (age 0-4 years) bring your care- Cineplex Odeon Aurora Cinemas, 15460 Street and Aurora Senior Public Schools. Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial givers for coffee or tea while you enjoy Bayview Avenue. Tickets, at $10, will be MONDAY, MAY 12 Parkway South from 7 to 9 p.m. For story and playtime every Tuesday from available March 4 at the Aurora Public Aurora Film Circuit presents “The more information call 905-841-8883 or 9.30 a.m. to 11a.m. at Aurora Library and R & R Revisited, 95 Edward Band's Visit” at the Cineplex Odeon email [email protected] Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Street. Doors open at 6.15 p.m. Aurora Cinemas, 15460 Bayview Avenue. **** Parkway South. Call 905-841-8883 for FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Tickets, at $10, will be available April 15 Continuing until April 15 from 2 a.m. further information. Second installment of interim tax pay- at the Aurora Public Library and R & R to 6 a.m. Winter parking restrictions will SUNDAY, MARCH 16 ment due. Revisited, 95 Edward Street. Doors open be in effect. Join David Tomlinson and other mem- APRIL 25-26 at 6.15 p.m. **** bers of the Aurora Environmental Aurora United Church annual Spring FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 6 & 7 A drop-in centre will operate every Advisory Committee for the third annual Rummage Sale takes place at the Canadian Cancer Society 2008 Relay Wednesday at the Community Bible Birdbox Build. Bring a hammer and help church, 15186 Yonge Street at Tyler, on for Life at Lambert Willson Park and the Church on Bathurst Street just south of put together prefabricated birdboxes for Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday Leisure Complex. Call 905-830-0447 for Henderson from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's placement around town. Takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. further information and to register a open to all parents, grandparents and from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Seniors’ SATURDAY, APRIL 26 team. caregivers. For more information e-mail Centre, 5 Municipal Drive. Register at Anti-litter Day in Aurora: Begins at 10 TUESDAY, JULY 1 Judy Hoffmann at jhoffmann@sympati- Info Aurora, 905-727-8214 or infoauro- a.m. followed by a barbecue for partici- The return of the July First parade. If co.ca. [email protected]. pants at noon in the Town Park. Register you would like to enter a float, or simply **** TUESDAY, MARCH 18 at Info Aurora, 905-727-8214, or through be in the parade, call Sher St. Kitts at Scottish Country Dancing every Aurora Public Library, in partnership [email protected]. 905-841-6489 or 905-841-6893. Parade Friday morning at St. Andrew’s with Canada Revenue Agency, hosts no- * *** starts at 10 a.m. Presbyterian Church beginning at 10.30 cost income tax clinics with trained com- a.m. No partners are needed and munity volunteers. 6.30 p.m. in the beginners are welcome. Lebovic Room. Also March 25. **** WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 Alenka & Steve Meet at Martha's Table, now in its A hands-on workshop to learn how to third season. Every Thursday from 11.30 use the Aurora Public Library’s electron- a.m. to 1.30 p.m. comfort food and a ic research resources will be held at DOVER sense of community will be available at 6.45 p.m. at the library. Pre-register at Sales Representatives the hall at St. Andrew's Presbyterian the Adult Information Desk or phone Church, Aurora. Any funds raised are 905-727-9493. Seating is limited. directed to other community outreach THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Buying or Selling? projects. Blood donor clinic at the Aurora **** Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway North We will help you find Aurora Rotary Club meets every from 2.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. at FRIDAY, MARCH 21 A PERFECT FIT Gabriel's on Yonge Street. New mem- Blood donor clinic at the Aurora bers are welcome. For further informa- Legion. This is a special Good Friday tion call 905-841-1352. clinic. Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. **** TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Aurora Public Library, in partnership Lodge 148 meets the first and third with Canada Revenue Agency, hosts no- Fabulous Bungalow Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at cost income tax clinics with trained com- Why pay rent when you can own this 15216 Yonge Street, south of munity volunteers. 6.30 p.m. in the property for very little! Open concept Wellington. For more information call Lebovic Room. 3-bedroom bungalow with professionally 905-830-9205. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 finished 2-bedroom basement apartment **** Start of an eight-week Bereavement with separate entrance. Freshly painted Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the Support Group session at Aurora United and includes 7 appliances. Just move first Thursday of each month at the Church for adults suffering the loss of a right in and let your tenants pay your Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, loved one. Meetings start at 7 p.m. mortgage. Aurora at 7:30 p.m. There is no fee for this program. For $299,900 **** more information and registration, call Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the Mary Smith at 905-727-6984. third Saturday each month at 57 Mosley FRIDAY, APRIL 4 Street at 10:30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 First ever kick-off Canada Day a.m. and lunch at noon. Call 905-727- Parade party. Aurora Legion. 6 p.m. For 3032 or 905-727-1080. further information, call 905-841-6489. See, Sigh & Buy

**** Evening features the music of George Spotless 3+1 bedroom home in family Gamblers Anonymous meets every St. Kitts, a silent auction and door neighborhood. Eat-in kitchen over- Tuesday night at Trinity Anglican prizes. looking family room with gas fireplace Church, Victoria Street at 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 5 and walk-out to fenced yard. Finished **** The Cancer Killers team of Aurora cit- basement for added living space. Progressive Euchre every Thursday izens will hold a casino night at the You won’t be disappointed! night at the Aurora Legion at 7:30 p.m. Aurora Legion to help raise funds for $415,000 Call 905-727-9932. their entry into The Ride to Conquer **** Cancer in June. Canadian Federation of University **** Women holds monthly meetings at the Aurora Skating Club 2008 Ice Show Aurora Legion with a variety of speak- “Hooray for Hollywood” at the Aurora ers. There is also a selection of interest Community Centre at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Alenka & Steve Dover groups. Contact Beverley at 905-727- will feature Canadian Men’s National www.alenkaandstevedover.com 2151. Champion Patrick Chan. For further **** information, call 289-221-3774. 905.836.1212

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Week of March 11, 2008 - 3 Have your say about pesticides Following the example already been approved in posed by Aurora, which infestations. of the bylaw. Comments may also be set by a number of neigh- Newmarket, Georgina and notes the potential negative Golf courses, and most An information/consulta- provided through an on-line bouring municipalities, Markham. health and environmental town-owned properties, tion forum was conducted in survey. Aurora is considering a ban The city of Vaughan is effects of pesticides, would such as parks and playing early March, and another will The survey, as well as a on the use of cosmetic pesti- currently looking at adopting allow for some exceptions, fields, would also be exempt. be held at Town Hall copy of the draft bylaw, is cides on private property. its own policy. such as for termite control, Public input is being Thursday, Mar. 27 from 7 available on the town's web- Similar restrictions have The bylaw being pro- and to address extreme sought in the development p.m. to 9 p.m. site at www.e-aurora.ca. Moon Garden gets Eat Smart award...again

For the second year in ment this year was that ensure that it meets the in York Region also a row, Aurora's Moon the establishments must high Eat Smart stan- included coffee shops, Garden restaurant has provide a 100 per cent dards. fruit markets, grocery been recognized with a smoke free environment. Restaurants are not stores, workplaces, and coveted Eat Smart award. To be recognized, facil- the only locations that are school cafeterias. The Eat Smart program ities with excellent food considered in this pro- Aurora Mayor Phyllis recognizes restaurants safety records are first gram, which is offered by Morris presented Tom and food establishments nominated by York Region York Region through the Woo of Moon Garden with that offer a variety of Public Health inspectors. Health Services the award at last week’s healthier food choices on Once nominated, each Department. council meeting. the menu or by request, establishment undergoes The 91 Eat Smart and have exceptional a rigorous review to Award recipients this year standards in food safety, including kitchen staff certified in safe food han- dling. 705-733-1003905-952-0300 An additional require- Aurora/NewmarketBarrie / Innisfil Aurora Schnitzels Seniors our Duplicate specialty Bridge Monday, March 3: N/S - Steve London and Tom McPherson; Bill and Bonnie Scheel; Jodie Bagan and Ed Smereka. E/W - Priscilla Hull and Inger Kamel; 905-727-9561 Noreen Hasha and 14889 Yonge Street, Aurora Marion Warburton; Gloria www.graystonesrestaurant.ca Smith and Rose White. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Mosley St. at Victoria St., Aurora (905) 727-5011 “Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”

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4 Week of March 11, 2008

Poor Richard

Remembering the little things

Did you ever stop to wonder About incidents of the past? Little things bring them to mind With memories that last. - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

When I was a kid it seemed that almost every man could whistle as he went about his daily chores. It was a happy sound and even if things were start- ing to go wrong, the happy sounds of a whistler made things right. When was the last time you heard a man walking down the street whistling a happy tune? I can't recall the last time, it was so long ago. My dad was an excellent whistler and he did it most of the time, but once in a while it gave him away. He made rather a potent home brew in the basement and when he went to the basement for a "wee nibble" he had to stop whistling. A local night stop of the past was the Black Soil Supper Club on the third floor of a building in a little plaza in Bradford. In March, 1982, the featured attraction was Dr. Ray and his Show Band with his tall, blonde willowy Claire and not-so-tall brunette, voluptuous Louise. About the same time Ron Wallace and I initiated the Sunday Brunch Jazz Club at Hotel Aurora. In addition to a sumptuous buffet there was live entertainment. We were the only two members of the Jazz Club, Now that Aurora has approved the return of the Canada Day parade July First, perhaps the Town might although other patrons enjoyed the brunch. consider entering a float like this one, that won first prize in the town’s Centennial parade in 1963. Pretty, About the same time the Hotel had a piano bar with eh? The good ship “Aurora” was created by members of the IOOF and was mounted on a small car. The Pat Watson and other female entertainers weekend float featured a turning paddle wheel at the rear. evenings and often the jazz club moved there whenever time permitted. Letter to the Editor York Region also had a Press Club with two mem- bers, the late Bill Praeger of the King Weekly and I as the only regular members. Occasionally Brian Dexter of the Toronto Star joined us. Degrading diaper comments The meetings were held every second week at East Side Mario's on Yonge Street in Newmarket, opposite the regional building following the regional council meeting, where we dissected what went on at the meet- demand resignation: reader ing. A recent news item about a bank robbery in Toronto To the editor, cent full before changing. these seniors helped to “I call on Mr. Smitherman and the capture of the 16-year-old bank robber by an How humiliating and build, and it is unacceptable to step aside, and if he does off-duty police officer brought back memories of a simi- I can’t believe this week I degrading! for them, for their families not have the strength of lar bank robbery about 40 years ago. have had discussions about Mr. Smitherman, nursing and for the caregivers who character to resign, the It was just after World War II and I was a travelling one of Ontario’s elected home residents are at the know what should be done, Premier should demand it." salesman with the Imperial Cone Company, part of the MPPs who is also Minister of mercy of, albeit under- but don’t have the resources Weston conglomerate with head offices in London, Health suggesting that he staffed, caregivers and I am to provide an adequate level Bonnie Tiffin Ontario. wear a diaper for eight hours sure that they don’t appreci- of care. Oak Ridges I had parked in a parking lot near Toronto City Hall to to see what all the fuss is ate you discussing the evo- call on several clients in the downtown area including about in our nursing homes. lution of incontinence prod- THE AURORAN the offices of Eaton's, Simpson's, Kreskie's and I am ashamed to ucts rather than solving the Woolworth's. acknowledge that I live in a real problems at these insti- Just as I passed by the bank at the southwest corner province that elected some- tutions. “Aurora’s Community Newspaper” of Queen and Bay Streets, opposite the old City Hall I one who has so little com- I believe that MPP Frank Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. heard a muffled shot and glancing in the door I saw the passion, let alone knowl- Klees said it best…"Given At 95 Edward Street, staff with their hands up in the air with a man waving a edge, about those who his (George Smitherman) Aurora, L4G 1W1 shotgun and another man lying on the floor. reside in our nursing homes. trivializing and mocking of Publisher Emeritus It was the days before cell phones, and I still don't The diaper scenario can the conditions many of our Rosemary Schumaker have one, so I rushed to the restaurant next door and be likened to putting a seniors are forced to live Editorial Production over the objections of the cashier grabbed the phone "bandage on a brain with, I believe he has lost the Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor and dialed Operator, telling her I wanted the police and tumour". confidence and respect of [email protected] [email protected] Dick Illingworth it was an emergency, It just masks a much larg- not only his stakeholders in Main Number [email protected] When the police operator came on the line I tried to er problem. Long Term Care, but indeed 905-727-3300 Photography explain that a robbery and shooting was in progress and If George Smitherman throughout the healthcare Classifieds David Falconer I was transferred to Police Dispatch and told my story. 905-727-7128 has ever stood in line at community. [email protected] [email protected] I was told to report to a police officer when they intermission at a theatre (the “Rather than stepping up Advertising Facsimile Machine arrived in case I might be needed as a witness. women’s washroom is and taking his responsibility Bob Ince 905-727-2620 As I left the restaurant to return to the scene, the always very long, I don’t seriously, he mocked the [email protected] Editorial Department robber was leaving the bank, gun in hand. He hijacked know about the mens’ room) shameful state of many of Diane Buchanan [email protected] [email protected] a green panel truck and headed south on Bay Street. and really had to go, jumping our most vulnerable seniors By this time the sound of sirens filled the air as from one foot to another he whose basic needs are left Editorial policy police cruisers from all directions converged on the might have some idea what unattended for hours, by area. that feeling is like. saying he would wear the Opinions expressed by columnists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily I did as I was told and reported to an officer who those of The Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, although num- Then acerbate the situa- latest adult diapers himself ber will not be published. Names may be withheld assuming a compelling reason to do appeared to be in charge and told him what I had seen tion by being told to just go to prove that sitting in them so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents protected by copyright. including the hijacking of the green panel truck and was in your pants because there unchanged for hours is real- told to stand by. is no one to take you to the ly quite acceptable. “Well, I Advertising policy A few minutes later, he told me the robber had been toilet right now. say to Mr. Smitherman, that Publisher is not liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen caught in a traffic accident. I was never called as a wit- Combine this with some may be acceptable in your the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be brought to the attention of the pub- ness but the news story brought back vivid memories nursing home policies that Ontario. lisher prior to the following edition. and other memories of more pleasant experiences. this diaper must be 75 per “It is not in the Ontario

Week of March 11, 2008 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Front Porch Perspective Northern York Region By Stephen Somerville

Last week I wrote about attending an Aurora Town Council ested in the process, as this may impact some of the other things worthiness of said developers. meeting in person for the first time. we are looking to do in the province. Council had deferred a decision on whether to support the com- I had been in the building many times for various federal and Listening to the quite good deputation that night made by munity accepting a project or not. provincial all-candidates’ campaign events, but I had never dark- Aurora citizen Ian Munro and the subsequent over one-hour ques- I do not know if any developers have expressed an interest in ened the chamber doors for a Council Meeting. tion and answer session that followed, I was left with two thoughts. placing a potential plant in Aurora; this will be made public some- I wanted to show up that particular night for two reasons; to get First, council knows this is a very important issue and is giving time in late April when the OPA short-lists the developers down to a an idea of what an actual council meeting was like, and a specific it the full scrutiny that it needs and, second, they are collectively manageable few. item of interest to me was up for discussion. having a hard time getting their heads around the process, the The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued later this sum- I was disappointed and astonished that very few interested cit- technical and financial implications surrounding the various mer with final submissions sometime in the fall. izens took in the festivities. issues. Aurora can have its say by writing to the OPA and letting them Kind of sad really; your community is what you make it. Councillors are also having trouble deciding the best way they know what the community’s concerns are so that these might form The other reason was that council was going to discuss read- can ensure the wishes of the Aurora citizens are known and pro- part of the technical criteria considerations that will be part of the ers’ favourite topic, after the Town Budget, that is - yes sir, wait for tected during the process. RFP document. it - energy matters! A couple of points: Council can also (if they have not already done so) meet with the The Ontario Power Authority (OPA), the agency responsible for The other towns near us, including Newmarket, East respective developers to get a better understanding of the project. ensuring an adequate and reliable supply of power in the Gwillimbury and King are all facing the same decision regarding It is expected that a power project proponent then will be chosen province, has worked with community leaders to address the having a potential generation within their respective communities some time near the end of the year. energy security needs of Northern York Region over the last two and from what I have heard some of the councils have hired out- Many power generation developers have spent a considerable years. side consultants to assist them in their deliberations. Our council amount of time and money in Northern York Region - on planning, Based upon their work, the OPA want to see placed in service should attempt to get copies of these reports. No use re-inventing engineering and environmental reports, on various consultants and by the end of 2011 a natural gas fired peaking generation facility the wheel if you don't have to. lawyers and either signing options or purchasing land for their of approximately 350 MW in size. Only one facility will be built. Putting aside all the technical and financial considerations for respective project - and they all know that only one project will be One of the items on the council agenda that night was a dis- a moment, I recommend that councillors again review the chosen. cussion on whether or not Aurora wanted to be a potential home Request For Qualifications (RFQ) document. They also understand that the project that best meets the tech- to this generation and if so, what type of conditions would they The RFQ has now been publicly released. nical and financial value criteria will win. place on any potential power development. Interested developers have until March 28 to submit to the OPA Just as it should be. I declare here that while I am employed in the energy business, a completed form that outlines the general terms of the project, the the company that I work for has no pecuniary interest in develop- development maturity of the project, the previous development Stephen can be contacted at: ing a power project in the Northern York Region, but we are inter- and construction experience of the developer and the financial [email protected]

Cathy’s Corner Hug a tree…and see By Cathy Vrancic

Have you ever hugged a tree? to its proximity to these buildings. We corrected the to begin to build immunity to protect themselves from the Last fall, I went away on a weekend retreat with my energies with minerals and rocks and addressed the approaching attack. The trees in the middle don't have husband. nutritional imbalance. It's been thriving ever since!" as much time to prepare as the trees farther down. This There were many workshops being held at the beau- By the time we finished our lunch, we had been pre- is why we see some vulnerability in them but virtually tiful facility located in "Middle of Nowhere, USA". At sented with a new concept of trees as sentient beings none in those closer to the end." lunch one day, we happened to sit at the same table as that have that ability to communicate with one another I started looking at trees in a different way after the one of the presenters. and other species. tree farmer shared this, and hearing from the Tree "So, what is the topic of your presentation?" asked I pondered this with a little curiosity and a lot of Whisperer opened my heart to an even deeper under- Damir, making polite conversation. incredulity as Damir and I walked back to our cabin. standing and appreciation for trees. "Trees," answered our new acquaintance. "I'm a Tree Then I remembered something I had been told by a tree A few weeks later, Damir and I took our big dog, Jake, Whisperer." farmer when I was out shopping for trees for our back- for a leisurely walk on the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail "I see…" said my husband hesitantly, his soup spoon yard a few years earlier. behind Town Hall in Aurora. After a short hike, we came hovering in the air as if he wasn't quite sure what to do "You know," I said to my husband, "the idea of tree upon one of the most magnificent trees I have ever with the spoon given this new information. consciousness may not be as crazy as it sounds." seen. "Do you talk to them? Or do they, uh…talk to you?" "How is that?" he asked. It is a huge, stately tree of impressive age and unmis- asked Damir as I leaned in for the answer. The tree farmer had described an amazing phenome- takable presence. As I stood in awe looking at this tree, "Both," said the Tree Whisperer. non. I felt an overwhelming urge…to hug it. I leaned back abruptly hoping no one would notice "Whenever there is an attack on a row of trees - a dis- As I wrapped my body around it and pressed my face that I was choking on my baby greens. ease or an infestation," he said, "we see the first few to its bark, I realized that it would take several people to "And…what do they…say?" My husband clearly trees take the worst of it. Then, we notice that the trees surround this enormous creature in an embrace, and I shared my digestive difficulties! farther down don't seem to get it as bad - most of them stood small and humble in the greatness of its being. "They tell me how they feel," said the man. The spoon recover. Then, towards the end of the row, the trees have "I am not just a piece of wood," it whispered. "I am the suddenly fell to the table with a clatter, as did my hus- developed their own immunity - they remain untouched." wonder of creation, for I was once a tiny seed." band's jaw…as did mine. With growing fascination, I asked: "Why do you sup- I have been hugging trees ever since…and I highly "Take that Catalpa over there," continued the Tree pose that happens?" recommend it. Whisperer with a soft smile, "Five years ago it was dying "When trees are attacked," he said, "they send out a and no one could figure out why, so they called me in. signal to warn the others. They communicate such spe- Cathy Vrancic welcomes e-mail at: The tree was suffering from geopathic stress, likely due cific information about the threat as to allow the others [email protected]

6 Week of March 11, 2008 Letter to the Editor BRICKBATS DAMIR VRANCIC Bouquets & Check your smoke LAW OFFICE By DICK ILLINGWORTH BUSINESS LAW, alarms now: chief REAL ESTATE, BOUQUETS to Aurora's Community Planner Michael WILLS & ESTATES Seaman for his knowledge of heritage issues and to To the editor, For added protection, the Heritage Advisory Committee and willing citizens install smoke alarms inside for saving much of Aurora's heritage and in arranging With the shocking rash every bedroom. 905-841-6411 the ceremony to recognize some Aurora citizens for their inter- of fatal fires that have You may also want to Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 est in protecting heritage properties. occurred in Ontario this consider investing in inter- winter, I am appealing to connected smoke alarms. BRICKBATS to Wiarton Willie for predicting that the winter every resident of Aurora to This may seem a bit was almost over and there would be an early spring, drop what they are doing extreme, but, if a fire were Call me if you would like resulting in one of the worst winters in history that and test every smoke alarm to occur in your home in the a second opinion on your goes on and on. Willie should lose his predicting licence. in the house. middle of the night and you RRSP & Investment strategy. Right now. had no way to reach your BOUQUETS to young Avery Worrall of Aurora for having 11 If you don’t have a work- children through the wall of inches of her hair cut at Aurora's Yellow Orange Salon ing smoke alarm on every smoke and fire, no number and Spa recently and donating the hair to Angel Hair Stephen Forsey CIM FCSI storey and outside all of smoke alarms would Investment Representative for Kids, part of "A Child's Voice Foundation”. She sleeping areas, put your seem too many. JONES, GABLE & COMPANY also raised $300 to go along with the donation of her hair. coat on, go out and buy And don’t forget to take LIMITED (Member CIPF) some and install them as a few minutes to plan and www.jonesgable.com 905-726-9343 BRICKBATS to cash-strapped Toronto Council for shelling soon as you get home. practise a home fire escape out $12,500 of taxpayers' money to dress up the If ever there was a time system with your family. exterior of the House of Lancaster, a west-end strip to take immediate action for When the smoke alarm joint, under the city's façade improvement program. They can't this safety of your family, sounds, everyone must ONUMENTS BY find money for many things, but it's available for a strip club. It this is it. know what to do. M boggles the mind! Tragedies such as these It is so sad that it takes are the reason the fire the senseless deaths of HOMPSONS A New Approach to Memorial Design. BOUQUETS to the Aurora Tigers Peewee "A" Team on their service takes smoke children to make people T recent win of the Silver Stick Hockey Tournament in alarms so seriously and I take notice, but you’re lis- * Granite markers and monuments Port Huron, Michigan, the first time in 23 years an cannot overstate their tening now. * Cemetery lettering and restoration Aurora Team has brought home the trophy. BOU- importance. So please, don’t think * Bronze markers and vases QUETS to Aurora Council for recognizing the team and their * Serving all cemeteries and nationali- The law requires one on about it - just do it. ties coaches at a council meeting with the presentation of certifi- every storey and outside all It’s such a small cost * Portrait Etchings cates. sleeping areas, but that is and effort for a huge invest- Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed just the minimum. ment in your family’s safety. Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments BOUQUETS to the Aurora Golden Eagles Senior Girls The more smoke alarms Volleyball Team on winning the York Region Athletic you have, the sooner you John Molineaux 905-727-5421 Association Championship for the second straight are alerted to fire and the Fire Chief 530 Industrial Pkwy S., Aurora L4G 6W8 year. The Association champions are seeded fifth for greater your chances of Central York Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of the provincial high school championships. surviving. Fire Services Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd.

BRICKBATS to federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty for for- getting the hard-pressed municipalities in his recent budget by not including funds for transit and infrastructure, and while the gas tax provides some, it is nowhere near enough and property taxpayers will have to pick up the difference.

BOUQUETS to the Ontario Ministry of Education for appointing a provincial advisor to investigate trustee expenses at the Toronto Catholic School Board after the revelation of spending abuses. Hopefully the report will be made public and serve as a message to other public officials feeding at the public trough.

BRICKBATS to the Ontario Human Rights Commission for saying it was too busy to look into complaints that elderly nursing home patients were being left in urine-soaked diapers.

BRICKBATS to Health Minister George Smitherman for his stupid comments about wearing adult diapers in sympathy with the nursing home seniors making a mockery of their plight. He should resign!

BOUQUETS to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for finally cracking down on GTA driving schools for infractions including the sale course completion cer- tificates to students who skipped training.The Ministry has revoked 30 licences since December but would it have hap- pened if Auditor General Jim McCarter hadn't blown the whis- tle?

BRICKBATS to former RCMP Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli for lashing out at the government for what he claims is a growing gap between the demands on police and the resources allotted to them. This from the man who paid a communications expert $25,000 to prepare him in the Mahar Arar Inquiry and spent $11,000 for a pair of hand-made riding boots.

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Week of March 11, 2008 - 7 Letters to the Editor Here’s what International Women’s Day is all about To the editor, opportunity but was begun in model". sive carers is detrimental to tionships with men and work The article recommends the early 1900s - largely by There is still a need for women. full time for pay. an IWD event by I read Ms. Vrancic's utopi- socialist women - in strong role models, perhaps Women have real lives Sole parents are in even "Enterprising Women". an idealization of woman- response to atrocious work- even more need as global- and real needs. Very few more difficult situations con- I don't know what this is, hood, "Amazing Women", ing conditions in factories ization rolls over workers all have the "June Cleaver" life tending with a very high rate but it sure doesn't sound like with disbelief (The Auroran, and textile mills in the U.S., over the world. described in the article. of poverty as they try to earn an event that would welcome Feb. 26). England, Germany and We hold up strong No, there is still much to enough to support their chil- exploited workers like clean- This "cult of womanhood" Russia. women who can fight to be done to alleviate suffering dren while living up to the ing women, immigrant is a holdover from middle- One hundred and forty make their own living and in the lives of women. Pay ideal of the woman who women, hotel workers, or class Victorianism. women died in a fire in New stand up to exploitation as equity, the double day of "never seems to run out of factory workers. The ideal woman por- York, locked in a sweat shop they carve out a place of dig- duty, (un)availability of child precisely what is needed". There is still a need for a trayed in the article should textile factory where they nity for themselves and other care, exploitation in the work- Perhaps sole parents, women's movement. be self-effacing, always put- worked long hours under women in the workplace. place (especially nannies immigrant women or impov- But we need one that will ting others before herself. inhuman conditions for little These women are my and home workers), poverty erished women workers make a real difference in the Even her own creativity is pay. idea of role models - women (especially for sole parents - might feel that they "never world, not one that will re- not as important as her abil- The fire spawned wide- who are mature, self-actual- usually women), domestic seem to have enough of pre- inscribe women's oppres- ity to inspire others' creativi- spread strikes by women for ized human beings who violence, and control of their cisely what is needed". sion under an ideology of ty. better pay and working con- make a contribution to the bodies through access to All of this makes women passive womanhood. And, of course, her hus- ditions and, along with world, not infantile cheer- birth control and abortion, vulnerable to domestic vio- band's dreams should come events in other parts of the leaders of others' dreams are just a few of the still-rele- lence, which is still a major Viola Winstanley before her own. world, was the beginning of who are dependent on vant issues of inequity that problem in our society. Aurora This kind of ideology is a movement. pleasing others. concern women. familiar to all of us and is a This is what International IWD is about women rec- According to Statistics recipe for women's oppres- Women's Day "is all about" - ognizing their exploitation - Canada, women in Canada sion - and not the subject of fighting for women's rights, not valorizing it - and caus- make up almost half of the International Women's Day not as the article suggests, ing trouble in protest as they workforce, yet they earn only PLUMBING SERVICE celebrations. wanting and needing love, strive toward justice. 70 per cent of men's wages (Serving York Region for more than 35 years) International Women's appreciation and support so The idealization of for full-time work and there is Day is not a Hallmark Card that "she can be a role women as self-effacing, pas- still no affordable child-care. They are burdened by a Residential–Commercial–Industrial double day of duty as they Did anyone get money still do the largest part of child care and house work 905-727-3210 from ACI, reader wonders even when they are in rela- To the editor, service, I was charged twice Now staff is ignorant of THE RESPECT in one month - hidden the offer. Do I have the ad, I just read Graham charges for paperwork and staff asked. Shame on you. I DESERVE Batchelor’s letter concerning one-time hookup they don’t Look in The Auroran Dec. Aurora Cable Internet tell you about. 11 and 18 or you could have The people you encounter will (Auroran, letters to the edi- I joined from the ad in The watched Channel 10 any- tor, Feb. 26). Auroran “connect both inter- time in December. ensure your dignity in every He wants to know what net and cablephone” which I I totally agree with the aspect of daily life. will happen to cablephone. did “and receive 100.00 dol- anonymous writer: “good rid- In the garbage, I hope. lars” (staff confirmed this at dance, ACI”. Chosen for their skill and understanding, Besides having constant the time). our select group of friendly, concerned clicks and calls not coming I didn’t receive it. Did any- Irene Kubica through to my answering one? Aurora professionals embrace their special calling …caring for seniors. “The personal contact I have with the staff is warm and genuine. Town seems to spend I always feel like they’re glad to see me.” Park Place Manor money it doesn’t have retirement residence 15055 Yonge St., Aurora, ON To the editor, to special events and spon- done to determine if there is www.chartwellreit.ca sorship. a necessity for more staff. Call 905-727-2952 At a time when I read that This job pays up to Let's determine if the major corporations are cut- $50,000 per year. town can do with the exist- ting staff to become more The total cost to resi- ing staff. profitable or at least get into dents is much more than I ask anyone on council a positive situation by sav- the $50,000 when you take to request this review. ing money, it amazes me into account the additional Now, with the town's that Aurora continues to hire costs of employee benefits. financial woes, is the time staff. Add this to the new posi- for such a review. As far as I know, the tion of councillors’ secre- Now is the time to place Town of Aurora is not in tary, at probably the same a freeze on all hiring. MONDAY, MARCH 17,2008 great financial shape yet cost, plus other recent I ask that the council sets they continue to increase hires. an example by trying to cut Howard Johnson Hotel, Aurora spending like drunken You wonder if this was a costs. 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Week of March 11, 2008 - 9 Council rejects golf course, subdivision From page 1 attend the Ontario Josh Kohler of obtains most of its water. the neighbouring residents' approach, she said that just north of Bloomington Municipal Board (OMB) Earthroots argued that the He urged council not concerns, she pointed out nothing prevented council Sideroad would potentially hearing as expert witness- town did not need another only to oppose the applica- that the landfill had been from being more strict in its be the home of 248 resi- es, and to not oppose the golf course, as there were tion at the Ontario closed and monitored for 30 review of this proposal. dents and an 18-hole golf planning application. already 17 courses within Municipal Board (OMB), but years, and no groundwater After continued discus- course. Developer Joe Lebovic an eight-kilometer radius of to support a joint review by contamination problems sion, it was clear the major- At issue is the land's also spoke in favour of the the proposed development. both the OMB and the had been identified. ity of councillors were not location on the Oak Ridges development, and noted his Rodney Northey, a Environmental Review Mayor Phyllis Morris said convinced all of the issues Moraine. long and positive relation- lawyer representing neigh- Tribunal. she had received a number had been addressed to Although the Oak ship with the town. He bouring residents, also Councillor Evelina of e-mails opposing this their satisfaction. Ridges Moraine Act assured council he would questioned whether the MacEachern also issue, many of which were This was reflected in the restricts development on meet any preconditions that studies had satisfactorily expressed concern that not added to the agenda. final vote of 7-1 to deny the the moraine, the application the town may set on this answered all the outstand- all the issues previously Urging a cautionary proposal. for this project was submit- project. ing questions, and said identified by council in ted prior to the Act's pass- However, these argu- many uncertainties and January had been fully ing in 2001. ments were met with a inconsistencies remained. explored. She proposed If approved, it could be great deal of opposition One of these was the motion to support the grandfathered in under the from the other delegations whether the amount of development be denied. Flowers old legislation. in attendance. groundwater that the new Councillor Evelyn Buck by Terry This issue was brought The main issue echoed users would eventually argued that municipalities before council in January. by all groups centred on require would be too much were compelled to follow 14799 Yonge St. At that time, council water availability and quali- to allow the aquifer to ade- the Planning Act, and that passed a resolution stating Aurora ty, since all of the proper- quately recharge. continuing to oppose the Telephone: 905-726-1549 that the application was ties in the proposed devel- He pointed out that there application could result in email: [email protected] premature, and that it be opment would be serviced were already a number of additional costs to the tax- www.flowersbyterry.com considered only after a by well water. other pressures on this payers of Aurora. detailed list of 16 issues Although a number of aquifer, from which Aurora While she understood If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? had been addressed. technical studies had been The proposal was back conducted, it was argued before council Tuesday. that there were still many Before council discussed outstanding questions, OFFICE OPENING it, they listened to a number especially about potential Grand of delegations on the sub- contamination from an old ject. landfill site adjacent to the Michael McQuaid, property. FRANK KLEES, MPP representing Westhill Debbe Day Crandall Redevelopment Company from the Save the Oak Invites his Constituents of Newmarket-Aurora Limited, noted that three Ridges Moraine Coalition To the Grand Opening of his Office quarters of a million dollars noted the property's prox- had been spent so far on imity to the landfill, and the Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 5:00pm – 8:00pm consultants on this project, potential negative impact Refreshments and he felt that all of the on well water. 14845 Yonge Street, Suite 201, Aurora will be served technical requirements had She reminded council it (at Dunning in the Hunter’s Gate Plaza) been addressed. had "an obligation to move He asked council to forward in a cautionary Tel: 905-750-0019 or toll free: 1-800-211-1881 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.frank-klees.on.ca authorize town staff to way". Sean Herbinson Your Aurora HouseSold Name

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SPORTS PARTY APRIL 4TH 2008 APRIL 4TH 2008 See all the exciting details on page 12 See all the exciting details on page 12 THE AURORAN, week of March 11, 2008 auroran.com 905-727-3300 Tigers, Stouffville deadlocked at one Be care what you wish Sunday afternoon and hand- them to win. because it was all Aurora STOUFFVILLE 3 AURORA 4 for...you might just get it. ed the Spirit a 4-1 setback. A bad first period was Sunday afternoon in AURORA 1 STOUFFVILLE 1 The Provincial Junior A Third game in the series Aurora’s downfall, after they Stouffville, even though the hockey league’s fourth-place was played Tuesday night in fell behind by two goals early Spirit struck first after both First Period First Period finishing Stouffville Spirit put Aurora, but results were not and were not able to mount a teams battle through a score- the first-place Huntsville available at press time. comeback. less first period. S: Darren Archibald No scoring Otters out of the playoffs last Since the series must go Aurora got within one, but Aurora responded with (Seymour, Trivino) 1.23 week to set up a final North at least five games, Aurora an empty net goal by four unanswered goals, S: James McIntosh Second Period Division series against the will have a chance to see the Stouffville sealed the victory including a short-handed (Werek, Gubb) PP 8.38 Aurora Tigers. Tigers again Friday night in a for the visitors. marker into an empty net by S: Craig McDowell The victory (Stouffville game that begins at the ACC The only scoring for the Jordan Watts with only 12 Second Period (Fulton, Gubb) 2.52 achieved it in Huntsville) at 7.30 p.m. Tigers came via a powerplay seconds remaining in regula- A: Paul Dupont gave Aurora two things: At stake is the north divi- compliments of Captain tion time. No scoring (McLaughlin, Mayea) 11.07 opening game on friendly sion title of the league; a tro- Mark Thorburn late in the For Watts, it was his sec- A: Jordan Watts (Novak) Tiger turf, and a series that phy the Tigers need to win if game, with Mike McLaughlin ond marker of the afternoon. Third Period PP 14.34 could be viewed by fans of they plan to capture the and Matt Thompson picking "It was a better effort (than both teams since games National RBC Cup which up the lone assists on the Friday) but only a game in a A: Mark Thorburn Third Period would be played only 10 they have won twice in the night. series and everyone to a (Thomson, McLaughlin) PP miles apart. last four years. Aaron Barton continued man knows they can be bet- 13.21 A: Matt Thomson So, it came as a surprise Aurora would also like to to provide back stop services ter," said Coach Dupont fol- S: Mark Sullivan (Morley, Smith) 8.29 to the hosts Friday, when play in the annual Dudley between the pipes for Aurora lowing the game. (McIntosh, Kokelj) EN A: Jordan Watts (unas- Stouffville marched into the Hewitt Cup, this year being but suffered the loss. Aurora goaltender Aaron 19.44 sisted) SH EN19.48 Aurora Community Centre held in Newmarket. Tiger coach Jerome Barton stopped 32 of 33 and, taking advantage of a Friday, however, the Spirit Dupont was not amused by shots to pick up the win in lack-lustre Tiger team, stole proved the hungrier squad in his club’s performance, not- game two after dropping the a 3-1 victory. Aurora, and like many ing they can’t win games if decision two days before in Given that turn-about is games before were able to they don’t play for the full 60 the opener. fair play, Aurora then win the game to go ahead in minutes. Aurora Sunday was led by marched over to Stouffville a series nobody expects It must have worked, the smallest Tiger of all, David Morley, who set up two goals and was a force all afternoon playing in all situa- Novices eliminate TNT tions. Game Four will be played Aurora’s Novice AA ond of the game in the sec- pass from Thomas Wilson to in Stouffville Thursday night Tigers finally put the TNT ond frame to give Aurora a restore Aurora’s two-goal beginning at 7.30 before the Tornados out of their misery 2-1 lead. lead. clubs return to Aurora Friday Thursday courtesy of a 4-3 With the Tigers killing a However, midway evening. victory and now await the penalty, the puck was con- through the period, TNT final round of playoffs trolled by Ben Langlois, get- narrowed the gap to one against the Caledon Hawks. ting the puck out of the goal. It took Aurora six games Tiger's end sending it for- With time fading fast TNT
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Scribbles on a secret bench WELLINGTON PHARMACY 300 Wellington St., East Back in 1986 some bronzed. The inscriptions was worth about a smaller model of the Aurora - In Tim Horton’s Plaza Aurora students of the covered the entire bench. $150,000. original. There were a lot • FREE local prescription delivery York Region Board of George Street Public It was pointed out that of questions but few • MAJOR DRUG PLANS ACCEPTED Education had the oppor- School students who some inquires had been answers and Vivot was tunity of a lifetime. They inscribed messages received from Central nowhere to be found. • $2.00 OFF co-pay on all ODB Prescriptions carved a message into a included Stephen Donald, Park in New York City By September, 1987, 905-727-8711 piece of sculpture and Shane Ewart, Robert causing Aurora Trustee the secret of the Secret they did it legally. Ferrari, Jimmy Flood, Ron Wallace to comment Bench was still a secret. OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7 Sat. 9 - 2 Trustees were advised Lea Vivot, a renowned Natasha Gibbon, Melissa that the sculpture should MeDi CentRe Medical Clinic Walk-in & Family Practice Kleinburg sculptor, had Gibbon, Amanda Hopper, stay in Aurora as it would that an application for next door to pharmacy been working with some Scott Knowles, Ryan likely get mugged if it provincial funding had not Accepting new patients DEBIT students for a year-and-a- Larway, Matthew went to Central Park. been fully completed by half through the Arts and Sparrow, Michael Trustees expressed the the artist and the sched- Language Program. Suddard and Melissa desire to keep the sculp- uled October 6 unveiling Eleven schools were Yasui. ture at the board's Aurora date could not be met. initially involved in the Regency Acres Public offices and referred the As a later date was project and this was later School pupils with mes- request for a donation to considered to be inappro- reduced to seven for the sages on the bench were the finance committee. priate, it was suggested final stage of develop- Jana Douglas, Jenny Early in 1987, trustees the unveiling be delayed ment of the project. Metcalfe, Renee Gallant, agreed to provide a until spring when a proper Water Softening, Purification, Vivot's project was Sonya Chao, Paula Clark, $10,000 grant towards program could be organ- Filtration & Sterilization Units entitled "Lost Paradise - Stephanie Pollard and the project. ized. The Secret Bench" Drew Shearman. Trustees got a shock in It never happened and depicting two life size In 1987, Vivot and May, 1987, when they the location of the Secret Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. school children sitting on Jean Duran, a visual arts saw a picture in a Toronto Bench is still a secret. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario a bench arm in arm. consultant with the board, paper of the finished stat- Vivot invited students appeared before trustees ue being loaded on a to write short poems, seeking a donation of truck to be shipped to phrases or drawings rep- $10,000 to $15,000 to New York City to adorn resenting their secrets, help cover the cost of pro- the Trump Tower. “MakeDesign your building of the dreams Month come true” then selected the best ducing the sculpture. Details were scarce, Home and cottage material supply packages... A Canadian Home Building TRADITION! entries to be inscribed by According to Duran the and staff was only able to the pupils in the wax materials cost $50,000 reply that the statue sculpture before it was and the finished sculpture shipped to New York was

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Brad McMillan Tom & Jerry's 15 13 28 Get into the Canada Day Parade mood while browsing through our items or stopping in at our parade information booth! Pat Davies Priestly 13 14 27 Silent Auction Dave Caverley FPL 14 12 26 Enjoy a sumptuous multi-course meal, while being entertained by St. Kitts: A Taste of the Revue Show, including Jazz, Bruce Chappell Highland's 9 16 25 Sounds of Motown and special entertaining guests. Then dance into the wee hours of the night – for Canada! Steve Kavanah Baldwin’s 14 10 24 Steve Robertson Highland's 8 16 24 Steven McDonald FPL 7 16 23 Individual Tickets: ONE HUNDRED LOONIES FOR CANADA! Pat O'Mahony Baldwin’s 15 7 22 Ron Van Noort Rec Sports 7 15 22 Gerald Briand FPL 11 10 21 GOLD SPONSORS: SILVER SPONSORS: BRONZE SPONSORS SILENT AUCTION Ed Kilroy Rec Sports 11 10 21 $700.00 per table: $600.00 per table $100 Product or Includes: 8 Seats – Value $800 Includes: 8 Seats – value $800 Town Hero Donation! Gift Certificates Tom Webster Rec Sports 9 12 21 Craig Donaldson FPL 9 11 20 • Company name & logo on your table • Written acknowledgement on program Includes: Written acknowledgement • Professional packaging to have items Frank Balkovec Law Insurance 6 14 20 • Letter of acknowledgement in the program , letter of broadcast with their “own voice” Vince Greco Tom & Jerry's 15 4 19 • Preferred Seating • Guests will receive Special table gifts & thanks following event acknowledgement & thanks • Written acknowledgement in program Ron Theson Tom & Jerry's 7 12 19 • Individual acknowledgement at the tables • Individual and group photos • Media coverage of your company’s support following event Les Nip Rec Sports 6 13 19 • Letter of acknowledgement and thanks • Written acknowledgement in program Darren Yaremko Masterclean 6 13 19 following event Bruce Ing Highland's 4 14 18 • Letter of Acknowledgement & Thanks following event Dean Iwai FPL 11 7 18 • Media Coverage of your company’s support John Leeder Law Insurance 7 10 17 Mark Lemon Baldwins 7 10 17 To order Tickets and for Sponsorship Opportunities call 905-727-7239 Hugh Alcorn Masterclean 4 13 17 or email [email protected]. 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Week of March 11, 2008 - 13 RUMOURS AND RAMBLINGS Will there be a youth councillor in Aurora?

In April, 2006, the Youth Action Committee investigated of midnight including closed sessions with the two-thirds the possibility of having a Youth Councillor position in Aurora majority remaining the same. who would be involved in the political process. It was ironic that the motion was presented at the shortest It was pointed out that there was a youth councillor in council meeting of the year with the public session lasting Vaughan and it was suggested that the councillor attend a just under an hour, but then there were no members of the future meeting of the Youth Action Committee. public in attendance, no delegations and only six items on Members of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee the agenda of which three were discussed. asked to be invited to the meeting. It hasn't happened since as council and general commit- In May, 2005, Vaughan became the first municipality in tee meetings are almost always extended past the 10.30 Canada to establish a youth position on council to highlight p.m. deadline. municipal issues important to youth. At the last general committee meeting there was agree- Light up your life! The Vaughan youth councillor is allowed to sit as a non- ment to extend the meeting until 11 p.m. and then another voting member at council meetings and to take part in all extension to 11.10 p.m. but there was no mention of a two- Lighting ¥ Fixtures ¥ Fans council proceedings with the exception of closed sessions. thirds majority. What happened to the 2006 suggestion of the Youth The mind can absorb only what the seat can endure! Action Committee? Great Prices WAS A CITIZEN EVER APPOINTED? 220 Industrial Pkwy. S. 905-841-2832 ELECTION PROMISES Call for hours Last April the Joint Council Committee for Fire Services Ontarians are familiar with broken election promises after embarked on a review of the Central York Fire Service Master the first term of Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty but the Plan including fire officials, committee members and a citizen practice didn't start with him. Jean Chretien was a past mas- each from Aurora and Newmarket. ter. An ad was placed in the Town Notice Board for applicants In 1993, The Liberals' famous election Red Book entitled with the Joint Committee to interview the applicants, but Governing with Integrity promised many things including MP some members of Aurora Council objected and insisted the pension reform and restoring the quality of its democratic applicant be interviewed by council. institutions. Was anyone ever appointed from Aurora and what hap- It pointed out that after nine years of Conservative rule pened to the Master Plan? cynicism about public institutions, governments, politicians and the political process was at an all-time high. WHERE IS THE CROSSWALK? It went on to say that if government was to play a positive role in society, as it must, honesty and integrity in political Last June the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee received institutions must be restored. corresopondence from residents of the area that a pedestri- In their Agenda for Action under the heading Public Trust an crosswalk was needed on Bayview Avenue at the inter- FAMILY LAW LAWYER it said the Liberal government would restore public trust and section of Springfarm Road and Hollandview Trail. Patrick M. Gaffney confidence in government and regulate the activities pf lob- It was pointed out that Bayview had been widened to four Practicing all aspects of Family Law to resolve parenting, support, and property byists by appointing an Ethics Commissioner and establish- lanes with an increase in traffic volume and speed and the issues arising from separating families. ing strict guidelines for merit in government appointments, nearest pedestrian crossing either north or south was too far A practitioner of Collaborative Family etc, etc. away. Law Ð a client controlled, lawyer assisted, out-of-court process focussing on achieving Canadians must wonder if Stephen Harper read the They request was referred to regional staff for considera- mutually acceptable solutions. Liberal promises as it seems he promised to do many of the tion with a report back to the committee. Did it ever come and ¥ 1/2 hour free consultation same things. was any follow-up action taken? ¥ accepts Legal Aid What happened to election promises? (ED. NOTE: They did better than a crosswalk. The #201 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket PH: 905-953-0023 FX: 905-953-0023 intersection is now controlled by traffic lights.) e-mail: [email protected] MEETINGS ARE NO SHORTER IS THE DRIVEWAY STILL BLOCKED? The town's procedural bylaw states that no item of busi- ness shall be considered by council after 10.30 p.m. unless a Last April and again in June residents on Earl Stewart majority of council approves waiving the bylaw to extend the Drive complained about their driveways being blocked by meeting, which is a regular occurrence at Aurora Council. parents dropping off or picking up students from Northern Since the start of this term, council meetings have Lights Public School. dragged on until well after 11 p.m. and on occasion last until Council had previously adopted a standardized policy for midnight and following the adjournment of the public session parking restrictions in and around elementary schools to there is normally a closed session. ensure consistency and the safety of students. The procedural bylaw also stipulates that if council was Changes were to be made to bring this area into compli- still in session at midnight it shall be adjourned unless a two- ance with the town policy and address the concerns of the thirds majority of members concur to an extension. residents Last October on a motion by Councillor Bob McRoberts, Was it ever done or are the driveways still being blocked? the procedural bylaw was amended to read 11 p.m. instead Farmers’ Market moving to Park On Saturday, May 3, the tion, leaving the area free of ties, and the impact of large Farmer's Market will be held Aurora Farmers' Market will vehicles. crowds. every Saturday from May 3 open in its new home in Despite the advantages She believed area resi- to Oct. 25, between the Town Park. of this location, the choice dents had not been proper- hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Since its establishment of Town Park did raise some ly consulted. several years ago, the concerns. She also noted that the Market has been a big suc- One of the reasons for fees recovered from ven- cess with the citizens of locating the original Market dors did not cover the costs Aurora. near Yonge and Wellington to the town to run the However, its increasing was to draw shoppers to the Market. popularity meant that it was downtown core. It was sug- According to town docu- outgrowing its original loca- gested that Town Park was ments, in 2007 the total for tion in the Temperance too far away. these services, such as Street parking lot near To address this question, administering permits, and Yonge and Wellington. council asked staff mem- supplying tables, barri- In December, 2007, bers to contact local mer- cades and waste contain- Councillor Stephen Granger chants near Temperance ers, was approximately sought council's support in Street for their feedback. $5,000. the relocation of the Market Tuesday, staffers report- She pointed out that to Town Park. ed that 25 businesses on even the proposed increase It was noted the vendors Yonge Street between in fees, which would be $75 could set up on Wells Wellington and Church had a year for a single stall and Street, between Mosley and been canvassed for their $150 for a double stall, Metcalfe. input about the proposed would not fully offset these Space was available for relocation. costs. 25 to 30 vendors, who could Only one response was Despite her concerns, park their vehicles at near- received, and it was in other councillors spoke in by Wells Street School favour of the move. favour of the proposal, building. Councillor Evelyn Buck which they said would have Existing barriers at either expressed a number of con- a positive effect on the com- end of the school property cerns with the location, munity. could then be closed when including a potential over- The motion passed 7-1. the Market was in opera- use of the washroom facili- The 2008 Aurora

14 Week of March 11, 2008 Senior Scape Access bus provided service to those with functional limitations Today the York Region a registration card was The Timberlane Tennis Access Bus until the serv- Mobility Plus transit service issued. Charity Classic continued ice was taken over by the provides a shared-ride The Access Bus covered to fund the operation of the region. door-to-door transportation the area within the town's Plugged driveways service for persons who are boundaries and door-to- unable to use accessible door service was provided conventional transit servic- to and from the hospital in MOON GARDEN tough on seniors es due to a functional limita- Newmarket and York RESTAURANT Since 1969 The end of winter always seems to be the most tedious period of tion and are pre-registered Central Hospital in for use of the Mobility serv- Richmond Hill. SPECIALIZING IN dirty weather and even though the calendar declares that spring com- Ontario’s Healthy Restaurant Program CHINESE FOOD ice. While the Access Bus did 2007 mences Mar. 20, most people are realistic and they recognize spring FAMILY DINING By the end of 2006 the not serve other destinations Award of Excellence when it is here to stay and that is when the snow is gone, the grass is is presented to: BUSINESSMEN’S LUNCHES Moon Garden growing and the spring bulbs are in bloom. regional Mobility Plus transit in Newmarket or Richmond service, who had assumed Hill, the bus would take pas- TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY Hopefully soon! Fully Licensed under L.L.B.O. all local mobility transit sengers to the municipal 15229 Yonge St., Aurora Even though the winter is coming to a close, a lingering problem, Just south of Wellington. Parking in behind. 905-727-3101 particularly for seniors, is the snow dumped at the bottom of driveways services had approximately boundary for transfer to a by snow plows. 6,000 customers registered bus operated by the neigh- A snow barricade at the bottom of a senior’s driveway should not for the service taking bouring municipality. be acceptable and is not acceptable, and defeats the purpose of plow- approximately 284,000 trips The mobile service was ing the snow off the roads if it is to be dumped unceremoniously at the annually, an increase of 8.9 available Monday to Friday, per cent over 2005. with fares the same as the bottom of your driveway. • Waxing GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE In was back in 1990 regular bus service. The It might be okay if you are strong enough to shovel it away, but it is • Spa PedicurePedicure • Bio-Gel • Brisa Gel when Aurora Council real- vehicle was available on not good enough for those who are not strong, and public opinion is • Manicure • Solar PintPink + + White White DEBIT addressing the issue now. ized the need for a transit weeknights and weekends • Acrylic • U.V. Gel Mayor Phyllis Morris and Councillor Stephen Granger are the driv- system for the physically for charter. • Powder Gel • Hand + Airbrush Designs disabled and in May created Once registered, all a Appointments & Walk-ins Welcome ing forces who require your support if anything is to be accomplished. 905.727-9900 an Advisory/Eligibility disabled person had to do Tel: Website: Jennynailsspa.caJennynaillspa.ca They have organized a petition to deal with this problem which will 18/A Wellington Street, East, Aurora, Ontario only get the attention of council, if sufficient people support it. Committee to start the proj- was phone the mobility bus (Between(Between Macd’s Mac’s & & Canada Canada Post) Post) Call 905-727-3123, ext. 4266, or e-mail [email protected] for ect and determine who was dispatcher, with trip reser- NAIL TECHNICIAN WANTED action. eligible to ride on the transit vations to be made 24 hours Easter arrives early this year - Mar. 23 - and I hope it is a beautiful system, when established. in advance with any cancel- day! The six-member commit- lation to be made at least I hope it is a beautiful weekend with Easter Monday on the 24th! tee was comprised of two two hours before the sched- Apr.22 is “Earth Day” and Mar.29 is recognized in Aurora as “Earth residents who could use the uled pickup time. Hour”, when everybody is asked to create a healthier more sustain- system, plus a doctor, a The provincial Ministry of transportation official and Transportation guaranteed able environment by switching off all non-essential lights and other • Aurora’s First Choice For Driver Training non-essential power consuming equipment between the hours of 8 representatives from the a minimum subsidy of 50 p.m. and 9 p.m. local seniors group. The per cent of the operating 905-713-3733 committee was chaired by costs of the mobile transit One of the excellent games at the seniors’ centre is Carpet • MTO Licenced & Approved Course Provider Bowling which provides light exercise. Charles Wheeler. system with the balance to Different forms of bowling have a long history which bears testimo- During the inaugural come from fares and the ON-GOING MONTHLY CLASSES ny to the popularity of this game played for fun. meeting, the story was told municipality. www.ontarionewdrivers.ca Recently the Association acquired a third lane for bowling and we of one lady who had to Council engaged invite more seniors, particularly those who have not tried this game yet make weekly visits to York Edutran Transportation to to join with us Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. and Tuesday County Hospital (now operate the bus at an esti- YORK SPRING & RADIATOR evenings at 6.30 p.m. and enjoy a fun game. Southlake Regional Health mated annual cost of The craft club meets every Monday at 10 a.m. with a regular group Centre) and the normal taxi $50,000. of adherents who continue to produce fine work for their personal fare was $30 round trip. In April, 1991, Aurora We repair suspension on all pleasure. The Access Bus would Mayor John West accepted There is room for more crafters and if this has an appeal for you, be able to take her to the the keys to Aurora's first types of trailers... whether or not you have great experience, come in on any Monday, hospital and return for 90 Access Bus to transport the or call Rozlin at 905-726-2332 for information. cents, the normal bus trans- disabled from Steve As the end of this column takes shape, weather programs are fore- portation fare. Mitchell, Community casting another snow storm. Hopefully this will encourage sufficient Using a factor of 1.8 per Programming Director of people to support the driveway clearing petition for those in dire need cent of the population as Aurora Cable Internet. of this service. disabled and eligible for the The Cable Company was Access Bus, there was the the first team to register for potential of 468 users. the 1990 Timberlane Tennis Any resident of Aurora, Charity Classic. Tree planting who because of a physical The Tennis Charity disability and unable to use Classic was organized by Students from George Manager, Jim Tree, and the conventional transit sys- Timberlane and then- Street and Aurora Senior Parks Supervisor, Colleen tem, was eligible to use the Councillor Tim Jones and From utility trailers to Public Schools will partici- Breen, stepped up immedi- Access Bus raised $28,000 towards the 40 ft. Highway Trailers. pate in a tree planting next ately with advice and con- More specifically it was purchase of the specialty month. tacts to get the tree planting determined that anyone van for the transportation of 905-727-3121 The students will work to started in the right direction. unable to climb or descend the disabled in Aurora. help Aurora achieve its green One suggestion was to three steps or walk a dis- The Province of Ontario Just north of Wellington on the west side vision with the planting connect the team with the tance of 175 metres was contributed $25,000 Wednesday, April 30, from 9 Lake Simcoe Region deemed eligible for the towards the Access Bus. 60 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora a.m. to noon. Conservation Authority who service. On that day, students and are supplying 100 white pine, Requests for temporary volunteer parents will plant 100 white spruce, 100 red service due to post-opera- 400 seedlings at Lions Park oak, 50 nannyberry and 50 tive or temporary loss of THE RESPECT behind George Street Public dogwood seedlings. mobility would be consid- I DESERVE School. Students from the ered for a specific period of The program was initiated Technology Department at time. The people you encounter will through the George Street Aurora High School will be To register for the sys- and Aurora Senior School building birdhouses and but- tem, citizens were required ensure your dignity in every Council and has gained sup- terfly habitats. to phone the town office and aspect of daily life. port from partners in munici- These nesting structures an application form was pal government, local resi- will be posted throughout the mailed to the applicant. Chosen for their skill and understanding, dents and associations. park to attract species that The completed applica- our select group of friendly, concerned "Everyone has been so frequent York Region. tion was reviewed by the professionals embrace their special calling responsive to the idea right committee and if approved, …caring for seniors. from square one. The School Council, the Town of Aurora, “The personal contact I have “HAPPY EASTER” Lake Simcoe Region Find Out What your From the residents at Aurora Retirement. Conservation Authority and with the staff is warm and parent volunteers are giving Home is Worth On-Line genuine. I always feel like their time and expertise to they’re glad to see me.” help bring the idea to life," visit: aurora said Jo-Anne Zeidenberg, an Retirement centre Aurora Senior School volun- 145 Murray Drive, Aurora, ON teer, who is quarterbacking www.QuickOnlineEvaluation.com the project. 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