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He will begin his duties in From 1982 to 1988, he Aurora April 11, replacing worked the political arena, serv- Aurora’s interim CAO Scott ing as Mayor for the Town of Somerville, who was hired on a Georgina and as a member of temporary basis in July of 2004. Regional Council. Mr. Rogers has been CAO in While on Regional Council, East Gwillimbury since 2001. Rogers chaired the Engineering "We are very pleased that Committee and was a member Mr. Rogers will be joining us as of the Administrative Committee our new CAO," said Mayor Tim and Regional Centre Building Jones. "This is a time of Committee. It was Ryan Knierim’s birthday recently so he combined it with the first anniversary celebra- progress and growth for the A resident of Keswick, tion of Aurora’s Creative Connections in their new location. Aurora’s Creative Connections Town of Aurora and we look for- Rogers currently serves on the is in Unit 5, at 15105 Yonge Street, south of the library, where they have, among other things, ward to working with him as he Markham-Stouffville Hospital hosted numerous birthday parties for the past 12 months. serves to strengthen Aurora in Research Ethics Committee Auroran photo by David Falconer this leadership role." and Board of Directors for United Way York Region. He has also served as Briefly Chairperson for the York Region “Aurora Day” set District Health Council and the Yo rk Region Abuse Program, Seniors turn green among many other volunteer for Ontario Place pursuits. This Friday, March 18, the Aurora seniors +55 dance committee will host The filling of the position Committee members felt they a St. Patrick's Day dance from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre main Aurora is going to celebrate would like to appeal to seniors, ends a struggle that has been hall on Victoria Street. itself. families and those under 18 as ongoing since the surprise Organizers hope participants will dress up in their “greenest” outfits, and And, in spite of a heavily they set up the day-long program resignation of CAO Larry they say, “let’s have a party”. scheduled month of June, it has When Aurora seniors congregate anywhere a party usually breaks out, so selected Saturday, June 18, as at Ontario Place. Allison, who assumed a similar this one promises to be a good one. the day to do it. Buses are being arranged to post with the Town of Innisfil Admission for members at $3 and non-members at $3.50 includes prizes, A group of people, called the carry people to the park for the last year. late snacks and big band music. Aurora Day Committee, have day. Singles are always welcome but seating is limited. agreed to pursue the idea of an Developers will be asked to “Aurora Day”, and will work in participate in the event; commit- conjunction with officials from tee members hope a model of the Speaking of parties Ontario Place to pull it off. new senior citizens’ building will be available, dignitaries and To celebrate the Aurora Optimists’ 20th anniversary of community service For that day, Aurora will be noted Aurora residents will be to the community, the club will host a toot at the Aurora Legion featuring the highlighted in Festival Square at popular FabFour. the huge park sitting on the invited, bands will be asked to What is The FabFour? shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto. perform and the day itself will be The FabFour is a well-known band throughout York Region, one of The idea came about when well advertised. Canada's few successful Beatles impersonation bands. Councillor Evelyn Buck noted The committee met with You may remember them from Aurora’s July First celebration last year Town Planner Sue Seibert would Ontario Place representative when they performed in the Town Park the night before and more than 2,000 retire this year after 30 years of David Marskell Thursday to out- spectators showed up, an all-time high for that event. service. line plans for the day. They’ll be back Saturday, May 14, and tickets, at $40 a pop, are almost Councillor Buck believed the Committee member Ron gone. town had benefitted under the Wallace pointed out that June is a If you’re lucky, there will still be some available at Royal Lepage, 14799 planner’s control and it should very busy month in Aurora, with Yonge Street. acknowledge her contribution. Please see page 15 John S. Rogers LENARD LIND L.H.LIND REALTY INC. 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For further holding a silent auction in aid of Campaign $59 for members and $64 for non-members. Call the **** information, call 905-727-4531. Dignity for Toronto's Evangel Hall at 7 p.m. centre to register at 905-727-2816. On the first Wednesday of every month from **** Dessert and coffee will be served. Tickets cost MAY 14 9 a.m. to noon, a satellite constituency office for It’s dinner and a movie at the Aurora Library $5. 16th Annual Girls Incorporated auction. Tuscany Vaughan/King/Aurora MPP Greg Sorbara will be for 11 to 14-year-olds from 7 to 9 p.m. Film is APRIL 9 -10 Banquet Centre, Edward Street. Admission $60 each or $110 per couple includes entertainment, dancing, open in the council lounge at the Town Hall. Call "Bulletproof Monk" starring Sean William Scott Aurora Community Tennis Club registration appetizers and door prizes. Reserve by calling 905- 1-877-880-6770 for information. and Chow Yun-Fat. Cost is $3 per person. For Saturday at the Aurora Public Library, 15145 727-4897, extension 305. **** information call 905-726-4760. Yonge St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday at **** Every Friday night from 8.15 to 10.15 p.m. at MARCH 19-20 Straightlines, 15483 Yonge St., from 11.30 a.m. Aurora Optimists present the FabFour at the the Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School gym Aurora resident and artist Herbert Pryke will to 4 p.m. Aurora Legion for a fundraising dance and to cele- there will be a Basketball and Volleyball Drop-In be displaying his artworks at the Mill Pond APRIL 10 brate the club’s 20th anniversary. Tickets on sale at for ages 14 to 18. Call 905-726-4760 for further Gallery, 314 Mill St., Richmond Hill from 10 a.m. Bob Hartwell annual Runners Challenge Royal LePage, 14799 Yonge Street. information. to 6 p.m. both days. Herbert's primary subject starts at Aurora’s Town Park, with routes MAY 30 **** matter are the landscapes, barns and 'just trees' throughout the community. It's a Lake Scugog Cruise and Casino visit for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge of the North York Region, a commodity quickly Aurora Seniors with the day beginning at the Great #148 meets the first and third Tuesday of each being depleted. APRIL 15 Blue Heron Casino in Port Perry to play the slots and month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street (south of MARCH 21 Last day for entry forms for the Town of have a buffet lunch. That’s followed by a cruise on Wellington). For more information, call 905-830- Aurora Writers Group meets at the Aurora Aurora 43rd Annual Juried Art Show and Sale to Lake Scugog. After the cruise, there will be time for 0205. Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. Note change of be held April 29/30 and May 1. shopping in Port Perry. Cost is $69 for members and **** date and venue. Writers, 18 and older of all gen- APRIL 19 $74 for non-members.