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Children's Bridge, a federally incorporated, non-profit adoption agency, will present a free information seminar on "How to adopt your child from China, South Korea or Thailand”, in Aurora this week. The seminar will be held Thursday, September 23rd, at 6.30 p.m. at the Aurora Town Hall. For more information or to register for the seminar contact Marianne Fedrigoni at 905-727-0514 or via e-mail at mariannefedrigoni@sympati- co.ca. Winners tied At exactly noon Friday, two of The Auroran’s telephone lines lit up. The editor answered one, the receptionist the other. Both callers identified last week’s front page picture contest as being “reversed” and both were assured they were the first caller, according to the rules set out. So both get a non-alcoholic dinner for two at Jonathan’s, since it would be rude to call one back and say they lost when, in fact, they did- n’t. Winners were Alvin Thompson and Vicki MacNeil. Why the reversed picture? Well, since the photo was taken “from the street”, (a clue to the answer) the reflection in the window of the store across the road revealed backward lettering. The editor decided if it ran the way it was taken, it would “look wrong”, so the production department reversed the picture, making the lettering readable. The woman in the window, Lisa Sproul of Aurora, is, in fact, facing the opposite way. Letters continue

Since the beginning of The Auroran some four years ago, the feeling around the office has been people’s opinions are far more valuable than those of the newspaper. Ten Aurora and area charities will share more than $400,000 thanks to another successful That’s why we have rarely touched Letters to the Editor, except to per- Country Hoedown held at Aurora’s Magna headquarters on Wellington Street East. Officials haps straighten out a little grammar or spelling. gather round the huge cheque during ceremony Saturday night, top photo. Surprise guest Readers, we think, appreciate that, and as a result our letters section was Don Harron, aka Charlie Farquharson, (who is a member of the Aurora Legion). Below, has continued to flourish. part of the crowd of thousands who attended the event. But this week, our contributors got a bit wind. No fewer than four of Auroran photos by Rob Schuetze them submitted letters in the 1,000 word range. And so, we’ve extended the section all the way through Page 9, just to get them in. We will never restrict nor refuse letters (unless otherwise advised by our lawyer), but we would ask that you try to be brief. Klees eliminated early The fun starts on Page 4. By RON WALLACE of the vote, while Flaherty had 46. where he lives. "We were right about forcing However, overall in the When push came to shove, the second ballot," Klees told The province, Klees doesn't have the Frank Klees didn't do either hard Auroran Sunday, "unfortunately, it visibility of the other two con- Town approves enough. wasn't us who forced it." tenders, and only half the eligible The Aurora resident was Earlier predictions had Klees voters cast ballots in the election. first out of the race Saturday finishing second to Tory, then "The turnout didn't help us $25,000 grant when the Provincial Progressive picking up enough Flaherty votes either," he said. "I was expecting a Conservative Party held its lead- to win the race on the second bal- larger turnout at the polls." ership convention in Toronto. lot. But, he added, “I am very After a long and often heated week. Polling 2,265 electoral votes, Klees' bid to take over the proud of our campaign. We con- debate at Aurora's last general They included warnings to Klees was 1,000 behind Jim leadership of the party - he has ducted an issue-based campaign, committee meeting a series of prospective purchasers of new Flaherty, whose results were held two major portfolios in previ- stayed above the fray when some recommendations relating to homes along the corridor, receiv- close enough to force a second ous PC governments - certainly of the typical sparring took place Hydro One's proposal to install an ing the terms of reference of a ballot. couldn't be blamed on the locals. and established a province-wide enhanced transmission line along Task Force set up to oppose the John Tory, frontrunner from the He was a clear cut winner in organization from scratch within the existing corridor through lines and confirming a grant of start, went on to win the race on voting in the Oak Ridges riding weeks.” Aurora was adopted by a 5-2 vote $25,000 to the Task Force. that ballot, although it was a good where he serves as a Member Klees noted that Flaherty had with two members absent. A resident from the area battle. of the Provincial Parliament the advantage of his previous The recommendations were appeared before council to Tory finished with 54 per cent and in Vaughan-King-Aurora endorsed 7-2 by council last Please see page 3 Please see page 17 LENARD LIND L.H.LIND REALTY INC. Aurora’s #1 Sales Producer 2003! 53 Wellington St. E., Aurora (1 block east of Yonge) Call today for a free property evaluation!** 905-841-0000 www.lhlindrealty.com Ontario’s ONLY...

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CONTINUING OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 23 Aurora Farmers’ Market, Temperance Street and Wellington, every Aurora Public Library, in partnership with Aurora Cable Internet, Wells Street Public School annual fall fair. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday morning until Thanksgiving. 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. presents SPAM, the second of a 10-part monthly series of free com- Games, prizes, music, food and fun for the whole family. **** puter workshops. 7 to 8.30 p.m., Magna Room. Phone 905-727-9493, **** Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each month Option 4. Gift Fair. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 at The Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 p.m. For OCTOBER 12 Victoria Street. Local artisans exhibiting and selling handcrafted further information contact Bob Butler at [email protected] or 905- Seniors fall day trip to Ontario's famous Cranberry Harvest in Bala items. For more information call Linda at 905-727-5675. 713-3314. includes a scenic wagon ride around the colourful marsh. Leave the OCTOBER 30 **** Community Centre at 8.30 a.m. return around 6.30 p.m. Cost for mem- Murder Mystery Dinner at Hillary House. This year's mystery Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each month at bers is $57 and $62 for non-members. Call 905-727-2816 to register. takes place in 1897. The Hillarys leave the house in the hands of 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee club at 9 a.m., lunch at noon. OCTOBER 13 the eccentric Dr. F. Raud who is determined to turn Dr. Hillary's Conact 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080. Cameron Hastings, President of Magna Services speaks to the Tonic into a patent medicine phenomenon of the day. Tickets are **** Aurora Probus Club on "Fair Enterprise - The Magna Story" at 10 a.m. $60. Call 905-727-4015. Entrepreneurs. Network marketing is available in Aurora. Aurora- at the Aurora Legion. Business.com meets Wednesdays at 7.15 a.m. at Timberlane on OCTOBER 19 Vandorf Sideroad east of Yonge. Contact John Patterson at 905-727- Aurora Public Library presents Linwood Barclay, reading from his 1941. new novel “Bad Move”. Admission free with ticket. 7 p.m., Magna Room. DAMIR VRANCIC **** Pre-register at the Adult Information Desk. LAW OFFICE Helping Hand: Gently used clothing for women and children, at OCTOBER 20 Tr inity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, every Monday, Wednesday Aurora Seniors head to the Stratford Festival to see the Cole Porter BUSINESS LAW, & Friday 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. Wednesdays 5.30 - 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. musical "Anything Goes". Lunch at the Walper Terrace Hotel. Depart the 25, Oct.16 and 30, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 905-727- Aurora Community Centre at 9 a.m. returning about 6.30 p.m. Cost is REAL ESTATE, 6101. $93 for members, $98 for non-members. Call 905-727-2816 to reserve. WILLS & ESTATES **** OCTOBER 21 Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Trinity Anglican Aurora Chamber of Commerce "Celebrating Business Excellence 905-841-6411 Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. in Aurora" Awards. Nominate the Business Person of the Year, **** Extraordinary Business Achievement, Innovation, New Venture and Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corps camping, canoeing, first Young Entrepreneur. aid, orienteering in two to six week camps for males & females 12 to 18. Aurora squadron meets every Friday. For more information call 905- 726-8600, Tuesday evenings between 7 and 9 p.m.. HOME OF THE WEEK **** Co-Dependents Anonymous, every Tuesday, Aurora United Church, 15186 Yonge Street, Aurora, 7.30 p.m. **** Probus Club of Aurora meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Aurora Legion. Club is for retired or soon to-be- retired business and professional people and guests are welcome. **** Towns of York Toastmasters meetings are free and open to the gen- eral public. The meetings are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway N., Aurora. For more information see the club's web site at www.townsofyork.org or phone Roy Bannon at 905-853-0859. **** Meditation classes in Aurora Wednesday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m. to Dec. 15. Above Needles & Knits Wool Shop, 15040 Yonge St., just north of Kennedy St. Further information, 416-762-8033 or info@meditation- intoronto.org. No pre-registration required. Donations only. **** $379,900 Month of September, HOT SPOT Youth Club celebrates "Back To Marilyn Redvers School" with prizes from Silver City. FABULOUS RAISED BUNGALOW IN SOUTHEAST AURORA! **** Stunning home with gleaming hardwood floors throughout main level! Open concept kit./family room with gas fp! Master has 4-pc. ensuite! Fin. basement with 2nd gas fp & wine cellar! Lovely private yd! Network marketing for entrepreneurs in Aurora. Aurora-Business- com meets Wednesdays at 7.15 a.m. at Timberlane on the Vandorf Sideroad. For further information call John Patterson at 905-727-1941. Other GREAT HOMES SEPTEMBER 24 Queen Elizabeth Dinner Theatre at Howard Johnson Aurora pres- ents the female version of "The Odd Couple". It continues Friday and Saturday nights with some Sunday buffets until October 30. Call 905- 727-1312 to reserve. SEPTEMBER 25 It's the Aurora Children and Youth Fair in the Town Park hosted by the Town and Aurora Family Connections. A Showcase of Community and Talent for Youth starting at 2 p.m. For further information call Info Aurora at 905-727- 8214. SEPTEMBER 27 Aurora Public Library presents “Analyzing A Series Of Dreams” with $309,900 $344,900 Stephen Crowther, an Anglican minister and candidate-in-training at the Ontario Assn. of Jungian Analysts Training Program. Limited to 20 par- POPULAR AURORA GROVE! NORTHWEST AURORA! SHOWS TO PERFECTION! ticipants, 7-9 p.m. Pre-register at the adult information desk or call 905- BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS! Immaculate & tastefully decorated family home Amazing space in this super backsplit with dou- 727-9493, Option 4. has 2nd floor fam. rm. with gas fp! Hardwood ble garage! Roof, kitchen floor, doors, base- SEPTEMBER 28 floor. Eat-in kitchen has ceramic floor & walkout ment, deck & yard all updated in past 3 years! Hospice King-Aurora hosts a trip to Stratford to attend the perform- to super fenced yard! Plus, an extra bedroom in Lovely private yard with beautiful landscaping & basement! ance of King Henry VIII. Tickets, at $150, available by calling 905-773- huge deck! 0155. Lunch is included. 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Inc. Phone (905) 727-7048 aurora email: [email protected] AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 - 3 Clean-up campaign ends this Saturday In April the town held its more aware of the different week in May. first of four litter pick up days kinds of pollution and how to It was pointed out that the and more than 500 residents help prevent it. National Campers and Hikers participated in litter pick up Council agreed the project Association had proclaimed around the town. had merit and endorsed and the first week of May as It showed. proclaimed a "Clean- Up International Litter Pick-Up Nearly three tons of litter Week" in Aurora, and Week and local members and debris were collected requested all citizens to par- declared May 1, 1971, as that day. ticipate during a week to be Litter Pick-Up day. The Grade 4 class at determined. Both school boards partic- Highview Public School The idea suggested by ipated by encouraging stu- picked up the challenge and the sorority and proclaimed dents not to litter and to assist held a poster design contest, by the town started a chain in cleaning up the school and the winning poster was reaction. yards. by Sean Nishimura. The Aurora Skeeter It was hoped that if stu- He came by his artistic Feeders, a local chapter of dents were required to pick talents naturally as his the National Campers and up gum and chocolate bar grandmother is an artist with Hikers Association, joined in wrappers, etc., they wouldn't the Aurora Seniors Art the campaign by suggesting be so ready to throw them on Group and the town pur- the Clean-Up start the first the ground in future. chased one of her paintings for its permanent collection. Other pick up days were held May 29th, June 26th and the final one for this year will be held this Saturday, Sept. 25th. Volunteers are needed to As part of its commitment to the new Aurora Public Library, the Aurora clean up Aurora for the win- Optimists presented a $10,000 cheque last week to children’s services rep- ter. Call Info Aurora at the resentative Jackie Thornton, left. Making the presentation is Optimist presi- Town Hall at 905-727-3123 dent Ken McIsaac, while two “residents” of the library’s children’s section extension 4104, if you can look on. Optimists committed a total of $50,000 to the new building. help. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace But this campaign isn’t the first time efforts have been made to beautify Aurora. Town approves grant Back in 1971, Aurora Council received a letter from the Delta Psi Chapter of indicated there was no con- including the grant From page 1 Beta Sigma Phi Sorority clusive evidence that EMF of $25,000, Councillors express concern about advising councillors of the Buck and Ron Wallace comments made regarding effects from transmission project being undertaken by opposed it. the proposal, especially by lines was a danger to chil- the group to make people Councillor Evelyn Buck. dren. He said $25,000 was not She also noted that one a large amount of money of the affected residents' and Buck's comments concerns was loss of prop- about using kids as being erty values, yet the town MODEL BUILDERS reprehensible was beyond sold four acres of land adja- (AURORA) LIMITED him. cent to the hydro corridor He asked council not to for $1.6 million, about dou- 59 INDUSTRIAL PKWY. S. AURORA put a limit on the $25,000 ble what was expected. as the safety of the children She suggested council- 905-727-5661 was worth the fight. lors were hypocritical by RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL When the report was using taxpayers' funds to BUILDERS AND RENOVATORS presented Councillor aid residents to fight Hydro SINCE 1956 Phyllis Morris called for a One, while at the same time recorded vote, but not selling land for residential before Buck had her say. development to enable Buck said she opposed more people to live next to the grant as it was up to the the hydro corridor. families involved. She said When the recorded vote a letter from the region's was called to confirm Medical Officer of Health the committee report, AAuuttuummnnYYaarrdd && ULTIMATE GGaarraaggeeCClleeaann--uupp House-sitting, pet-sitting & shopping WEIGHT LOSS snow removal, planning & planting for spring, transportation one-on-one support • References available grocery store food • The Service Arts Aurora Call 416-523-3320 no “carb starving” • all natural products • 2 - 7 pounds/week • free consultation •

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WEEBAY IS FREE (905) 751-1676 • 14799 Yonge St. Aurora 4- AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 Letters to the Editor Poor Richard Pesticide debate continues... To the editor, quote my letter to provide tal lawyer" neighbour hired safe to use by those agen- much needed body to your to fight the use of "chemi- cies entrusted with protect- Well, I don't know if I letter so that you might be cals in lawn care" (boy that's ing the public, who in my Almighty OMB should be embarrassed that able to string together more a big job), I am sure he opinion are doing an I caused such a stir in than two dozen words to knows which side his gra- admirable job. It’s not the gets to rule before sleepy ol' Aurora, or if I have published. And as an nola loaf is margarined on. I function of local councils to should be pleased that I aside, it seems I was not the would not expect a man of second guess them. woke some of you folks from only one who didn't sleep his obvious intelligence and Then you attempt to fur- public sees plans your lethargic slumber by through all those English integrity to bite the $200 per ther muddy the issue by The OMB is all powerful, commenting on the "contro- Literature classes. hour hand that feeds him, claiming the point of your Its decisions affect us all; versial" subject of urban To Ms. Janet B., gather would you? original letter was simply Government control is needed, pesticide usage. what you will, but if you re- Finally, I must rejoin the that pesticides are As developers have a ball! I must reiterate that I am read my letter you will find ongoing exchange that I am unhealthy. Ms. Allen, you - Poor Richard's Scrapbook not a resident of your beau- that I did not say pesticides enduring with Ms. Allen. did not say that. tiful little town (much were safe. What I tried to Ma'am, I am not entirely What you did was take It seems inconceivable that a development plan deserving of that assess- point out was that since they sure you have the proper great pains to insult those could be appealed to the all-powerful Ontario Municipal ment especially in light of are heavily regulated and depth of comprehension in who dared disagree with Board (OMB) before members of council or the public who is representing you in controlled by the federal and this matter to determine you over the use of pesti- had seen the plan or were even aware of it. Ottawa now. In my neck of provincial governments so exactly who is or is not con- cides. But it happened and it took place right here in the woods, the member of that when used properly fused. You thought it best to Aurora. parliament looks more like they are materials whose You accuse me of sever- hurl unflattering epitaths Last December the town's planning staff received an Ernest Borgnine with the benefits outweigh the risks al things in your letter that I like "selfish" and "ignorant" application for a rezoning of 12.5 acres of land north of gout), but I have kept and are still legal to use. patently did not say. Firstly, I and "idiots", instead of the Leisure Complex from industrial to residential to informed of the situation And as you were wonder- did not call you a "freak", attempting to make a rea- permit a seven-storey apartment building and 191 con- owing to my previously men- ing, I do work for a lawn care although that may be your soned and measured case dominium townhouses. tioned Aurora residing company. As a matter of own assessment, it is not in support of you hypothisis. Town staff normally obtains all the relevant informa- friends (who wish to remain fact, I own a lawn care com- mine. What I called you is a I think I understood your tion pertaining to the application and submits a report anonymous, imagine that) pany, and am the proud pos- "zealot", which is not an dis- point all too well. to council outlining the pros and cons of the application. who have been forwarding sessor of a multitude of pes- paragement as you inaccu- Finally, I would be more They then schedule a public planning meeting as copies of this very newspa- ticide licences courtesy of rately assume. It simply than willing to continue required by the Planning Act. per to me. (and with the payment describes a person who debating this issue "like an But in this particular application, staff had difficulty in In all honesty, I had of several hundred dollars shows zeal for any concept, adult". obtaining the required information. expected a rebuttal of sorts annually to) the Province philosophy or ideal. Not real- Fortunately, it will not be As a result council did not receive a report nor was a from Ms. Allen, but I was of Ontario. I have ly far off is it? And certainly with you or your ilk, as it has public planning meeting scheduled. somewhat shocked, at the been a licensed not an insult, unless you become blindingly obvious But the clock was ticking and as soon as the 90-day same time amused, to see Operator/Exterminator for need it to be. you may have difficulty ful- time limit had expired the developer launched an appeal others had taken time to longer than I care to admit You then continue putting filling that qualification. to the Ontario Municipal Board, before council or the reply (Aug 31). And since sometimes (yes, I am an old words in my mouth by public were even aware of the application. they took some time (well, a guy), and as such I am more accusing me of saying pesti- Hugo T. Kroon Council authorized staff to engage planning consult- little time anyway) to craft a than well aware of the con- cides are healthy. I made no Bethesda ants and outside counsel to represent the town in fight- troversy surrounding their such claim. Please, you ing the application. missive, I feel I should be There have been two pre-hearings and a four-week fair and reply in turn. usage in "well respected must give me some credit. I OMB hearing is scheduled and the cost to Aurora tax- To Mr. Davey, thank you neighbourhood(s)" in will admit that the com- payers is mounting. for your approval of my use Toronto, where my company pounds in question are of "baroque" English. I do primarily works. designed to control the tar- For this they can thank the Mike Harris Progressive “Aurora’s Conservative government, who imposed the 90-day rule relish its application with And most lawns that are get undesirable organisms, Community Newspaper” at the request of the developers, the Tory party's largest great pleasure, for as I am not treated for a single sea- and as such are inherently financial contributors. often wont to say; if it ain't son will "look great" for a dangerous. Only a fool Published weekly by The baroque, don't fix it! season or two, within a cou- would say otherwise, and I Auroran Publications Inc. The developers claimed municipalities were holding At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 up development, which may have been true in some However, your assessment ple of years they will begin am no fool. Aurora, L4G 1G3 cases. that I missed the target, to resemble the urban But many pesticides are Owner & Publisher For more than 100 years the OMB, a quasi-judicial depends on whether you, in wastelands that some still actually far less toxic than a Rosemary Schumaker board, originally in force since 1897, was established to fact, recognize what target I mistakenly refer to as lot of other compounds and was aiming for. Apparently, "parks" in Toronto. products that people use Editorial protect citizens from foolish decisions by municipal Ron Wallace councils, who often caved into developer pressures. you do not. I also wonder why you every day, but wouldn't Dick Illingworth For many years, the OMB was seen as the court of But I will humbly accept moved away from there if dream of doing without. last resort for the little man in fighting big development. your thanks for giving the things were so peachy. What I did say was that Photography In those days the OMB also kept a watch on munici- opportunity to extensively As for your "environmen- these products are deemed David Falconer pal spending. Display Advertising The OMB members, usually with municipal experi- Bob Ince ence, were appointed for life and were almost com- Diane Buchanan pletely independent from the government. Multi-way stop sign Production Then the Liberal government, under David Peterson, Cynthia Proctor amended the legislation to a three-year appointment, [email protected] subject to reappointment. All Departments That was the start of the loss of independence of in Aurora mis-used 905-727-3300 board members. Classifieds By 1984 municipal officials repeated their calls for To the editor, vegetation. sultant, for about $25,000. the abolishment of the OMB claiming the non-elected 905-727-7128 Stop signs on collector In the report, the con- [email protected] board members, by this time political patronage RE: Multi-way stops - and regional roads should sultant ignored the option appointments, could overrule planning decisions by they are everywhere. not exist, except where col- for yield signs. Facsimile Machine elected councils. 905-727-2620 lector roads intersect with When questioned, the It was pointed out that Ontario was the only jurisdic- Thank you, Poor regional roads, and where response was that the yield E-Mail tion in North America where a non-elected body had the Richard, for putting there are no traffic lights, signs were not politically Advertising Department power to make final rulings on local planning. [email protected] Aurora’s forest of multi-way but even there yield signs palatable, and that the pub- In 1994, the Bob Rae New Democratic Party govern- stop signs up for discus- could be considered. lic was not educated on Editorial Department ment amended the legislation eliminating the right of [email protected] appeal, making the OMB the supreme court of land use sion. Using stop signs to their use. planning in Ontario. Many of these stop control speeding is a mis- No wonder we can’t do Editorial policy Then, in 2001, the Harris government amended the signs could be replaced by use of the device. away with stop signs - when YIELD signs. The people who whine consultants make political Opinions expressed by colum- legislation to insert the 90-day clause. nists, contributors and letter The amendment provided that if a developer did not When approaching a about speeding in their judgements instead of pro- writers are not necessarily receive a response to an application within 90 days, an yield sign, a driver needs to neighbourhoods should viding the supposedly tech- those of the Auroran. Letters must include name and phone appeal could be launched directly to the OMB. slow down, but not stop - take the courageous step nical advice for which they unless there is traffic on and talk to their neighbours are being paid. number, although number will As a result developers no longer had an incentive to not be published. Names may negotiate with local councils, so they submitted incom- either the intersecting side- who speed, about the prob- A committee chair with be withheld assuming a com- plete applications to wait out the 90 days, knowing they walk or roadway. lem. a backbone could have pelling reason to do so. Letters would get a better hearing from the OMB than the local In that case, one must Speeding on collector made a difference. may be edited or refused. All respect the right of that traf- and regional roads should I resigned mid-term as contents protected by copy- council and the public. right. fic to pass, before driving be detected by speed traps I felt that I was wasting my The developers can afford to spend thousands of Advertising policy dollars on hearings and write it off as a business ahead (often without stop- which could be attached to time. expense or increase the cost of the homes. ping altogether). poles and bridges or other So, maybe the current Publisher is not liable for slight The municipalities have no other source than the These yield signs could overhead structures. TSAB could provide some changes or typographical over-loaded taxpayer. be placed at the intersec- (No police needed - just written comments on the errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The McGuinty Liberal government promised to make tions of local roads, where a ticket in the mail). issue of over-use of stop Disputes must be brought radical changes to the controversial OMB and released they intersect with collector I have been a member signs in good old Aurora. to the attention of the a discussion paper. or regional roads, and of the Traffic Safety publisher prior to the But so far it's another broken election promise and where the sight lines are Advisory Board (TSAB). Klaus Wehrenberg following edition. taxpayers continue to pay and pay. uninhibited by structures or We had engaged a con- Aurora AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones Youth claims Town Park Saturday

This Saturday, September 25th, at the Town Park in runs her hockey school at the Aurora Family Leisure The event will feature Aurora Cable Internet's own Aurora, Aurora Family Connections and the Town of Complex. Brandon Lankar and Julia Bachelor as Masters of Aurora have formed a partnership to present Aurora's University of Toronto will be sending undergrad engi- Ceremonies. first all day Children and Youth Fair. neering students who live in Aurora to run their interactive I also see where the St. John Ambulance Therapy This family community event is multi focused with science experiments, etc. Dogs are scheduled to participate. activities planned for children and youth. Parents are The connection is always Aurora. (As it should be: ED.) (On that note, I am pleased to update you to the fact welcome, too, with lots of entertainment, passive and Children & Youth Fair objectives include acting as a that Ruby, (subject of my column of last week), the thera- participative for them. showcase for parents and youth on the many children and py dog viciously attacked a few weeks ago is improving. It It is a first for all ages to come out and enjoy youth services and programs available in Aurora, includ- is unfortunate that no one has stepped up to take respon- numerous opportunities from basketball slam dunk con- ing the enormous talents of children and young people liv- sibility for this incident.) tests to poetry at the Thought Wall. ing in our community, and to have lots of fun! Everyone who participates is asked to bring a non- This initiative began through a community service The Children & Youth Fair is viewed by some as the perishable food item for the Aurora food pantry and group, the Aurora Family Connections (AFC) who have not-for-profit equivalent event to the Chamber of throughout the event there will be locations where partici- two Youth and Children Networks made up of 32 govern- Commerce Home Show that seeks to support local busi- pants can donate a "twoonie for Africa". ment services, social services, and community agencies ness. This is a fundraiser throughout York Region to raise serving children and youth in York Region's central corri- This event is also aupported by the Ontario Trillium funds to address the AIDS crisis in Africa with a goal of dor. Foundation, Info Aurora and the Aurora Volunteer Centre. reaching $1 million dollars by November of this year. I am advised that it actually started out with the goal Included in the festivity will be local youth bands includ- Remember, the 25th is also the last Anti-Litter day to support Aurora but issues and agencies' catchment ing "Mail Order Bride", "One Time Too Many" and pick up - why not spend an hour or two on cleaning up and areas kept on involving other communities so the area is "Undecided Fate" as well as opportunities to meet elite then make your way to the Town Park for this fabulous now described as central corridor. athletes including Geraldine Heaney (Olympic Gold), event? Our Youth and Community Development staff member Nathaniel Gery (recent winner of Canadian Under 14 If you see something in this column that you wish to Chris Catania is in the Youth Network, and Dana Smith, Tennis championship), members of the National Cup respond to, I welcome your comments, either through the our Community Program Co-ordinator is in Children's Under 15 Aurora Youth Soccer team, and Stephanie paper, to the Town Hall by mail - Box 1000, Aurora, Network. Smith, provincial and National Track Champion. Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at [email protected] They share program ideas, resources and costs. At a meeting in late 2002, Christine Stewart with Job Skills and a resident of Aurora said she was having trou- ble reaching Aurora youth who were on the margins. Cathy’s "We should have a Fair," she said. Rosemary Park of AFC agreed and the seed was planted. Corner Groups in the two Children and Youth Networks were contacted to participate, plus other community groups, local business, and government services on the basis of those who offered an interesting service, product, or Lost in Alter Aurora message for children and youth e.g. Geraldine Heaney, seven times world champion, Olympic gold medalist who Hey, what happened to my pen? It was right here a "The Disappear Factor". minute ago! Where did it go? It is the can-opener-confiscator's turn, and he…it…is I swear there is a parallel universe that occasionally jumping for joy atop a huge bin full of…can openers, what Letter to the Editor swipes things from Real Aurora and hides them in some else? Alter Aurora, complete with mischief makers that watch The fiend is winning! I can tell because I am bigger us go bonkers looking for our missing glasses, tape and than life, on the big screen, broadcast live from Real Signs hurting car keys. Aurora via a Russian satellite signal that has been miss- In Alter Aurora, we are the unsuspecting victims of a ing since 1965. cruel and unusual reality TV show, probably called some- The studio audience is highly entertained because I thing like "The Snatchelor". am about to have a nervous breakdown. resale values Every week, the Alter Aurora contestants are chosen I just can't let it happen. randomly from the local demon registry. Remember to breathe, I tell myself. With enough oxy- Then, they spin a "Wheel of Torture" to determine gen to the brain, you can do anything…except maybe find by hydro lines which item will be targeted for confiscation this time. a can opener. The dreadful wheel has slots for things like: screw- But what if I don't need a can opener? What if I can To the editor, One, or STOP to try to fight drivers, barbeque lighters and errant socks. enjoy a steaming bowl of cream of mushroom soup even this. The imps line up at the gate, and when Regis Fill-A- if all the can openers in all of Real Aurora are in the can- Many people are not However, please be Bin says "Go!" they descend on Real Aurora in a fury. opener-confiscator's bin in Alter Aurora? aware of this, but the pres- aware that the signs are The object of the game is to confiscate every one of The strong, resourceful spirit of a Real Auroran sud- ence of the yellow “STOP- causing a lot of stress the featured items in our reality, then return to Alter denly bursts forth like the dandelions on my lawn. emf signs” is already hurt- amongst homesellers. Aurora to watch randomly selected Real Aurorans cope In Alter Aurora, the studio audience gasps at the ing your resale value - (well If you absolutely must with mounting evidence that we are losing our minds. image on the big screen. in advance of the towers’ display a sign, please do Suddenly, my can opener disappears. It is I, and I look like an oversized Olive Oyl, who just One minute it is there on the counter, and the popped a can of Popeye's spinach. construction). not put it on the town next…vanished! With a cry of triumph, I grab a package of Knorr cream It is also negatively boulevard part of your I check every drawer in the kitchen. Nope. I check of mushroom soup from the pantry and…hey! What hap- impacting the resale value property. under things, behind things and inside things like the sink, pened to my scissors? They were right here a minute for your neighbours who Please show respect for the oven and my purse. Zip. I ransack the dog's bed. Not ago! are currently trying to sell your neighoubrs by placing guilty. their homes. the sign closer to your After regressing to cave woman techniques in a futile ED. NOTE: Management thinks Cathy needs some Fighting the towers is an house. effort to access my cream of mushroom soup, I am not time off… important issue. Thank you for your help. only exhausted and frustrated, but starving. I begin to hal- It must be done. lucinate. Cathy Vrancic welcomes e-mail at: York Region Please sign the petition I find myself in Alter Aurora, in the studio audience of [email protected] or call your local MP, Hydro homeseller 6- AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 Letter to the Editor Former councillor takes issue with Buck remarks By DICK ILLINGWORTH To the editor, serve political needs". appearances of doing so. tion policies will apply and BRICKBATS to members of Aurora Council, especially In that, she fails to Ms Buck has continued to land uses and best practices Councillors Evelyn Buck and John West, We've all heard Evelyn acknowledge the deadline criticize the decision seeking governed by the ORMCA & for failing to activate their desk micro- Buck's bellyaching about the was legislated by the to gain public support by pro- Plan. phones, which feed the Aurora Cable tele- previous council's decision to province. And it was staff viding misleading informa- Since monitoring began, cast, so that all viewers see is their lips flapping but nothing apply environmental protec- who brought the matter for- tion. the Yonge St. Aquifer has coming out. The same problem exists with all councillors on tion policies on large tracks ward in the 11th hour, stating Again, her election prom- dropped 120 feet. a recorded vote. It's frustrating! of undeveloped land in they "did not have the docu- ise was "elect me and hear Perhaps Ms. Buck can Aurora. mentation ready any soon- me roar". tell us where the next gen- BOUQUETS to 15-year-old Deborah Lawrence, a stu- She claims council pre- er". The only roaring I've eration(s) will get a new dent at Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School, for pared a resolution on the Ms Buck fails to mention heard on the issue has been source of water supply for pursuing her dream of becoming an actress and run, council disregarded two members of council were on behalf of the developers. $20? Mere drop in the being selected for a role in the Resurgence legal opinions, council disre- aggressively lobbied to The other concerns she pro- bucket, pun intended. Theatre's production of "The Book of Miracles" garded common sense and change their vote and asked fesses to have are window I quote from Ms Buck's at Fairy Lake this summer. wasted taxpayer's money. to oppose adopting the envi- dressing. latest letter, "from that nox- As a member of that ronmental protection policies Developers will now have ious October 23, 2003, res- BRICKBATS to members of Aurora Council who contin- council, instrumental in on the large tracks of unde- to ensure their proposals will olution passed by last ue to fight council issues through letters amending the resolution, I veloped land in Aurora. not have a negative impact year's council in the middle to the media, instead of dealing with them offer a different viewpoint. Thankfully the majority of on the functions of the of an election campaign to in the council chambers. Forget the per- The modification to the council stood resolute in Moraine. And the municipali- "Save the Moraine". sonalities and deal with issues! staff recommendation was spite of behind-the-scenes ty will have to monitor these Giving credit where hardly "a resolution prepared lobbying and threats of activities. By holding land credit is due, Ms. Buck's BOUQUETS to the member of Aurora Council who will on the run". personal lawsuit. developers to a higher stan- behaviour has been more question what process a resident is supposed I spent many hours comb- Mayor Jones voted dard of environmental pro- "noxious" than any resolu- to go through who wants to lay a complaint ing through reports, maps, against the bylaw and pub- tection, Aurora has con- tion passed by the previous about violations to the noise bylaw by construc- legislation and other perti- licly criticized members of tributed towards clean water council or any other council. tion activity on a Sunday. If you call the Town nent documentation assist- council of making a "decision for tomorrow. I would like to thank the Hall you can leave a message with Works, Parks or ing council to adopt a bylaw in bad faith". Ms Buck claims Aurora concerned residents who that provided environmental Municipal Services, which is actually Leisure Services. When asked to retract his residents got nothing for the attended the meetings and protection, as intended by comments, he refused. Nothing for Bylaw Enforcement! Why? money spent on defending special thanks to former the Oak Ridges Moraine A very serious accusa- the council decision. Based Councillor Dave Griffith, Conservation Act and Plan. tion, no doubt, fueling the on the costs bantered Councillor Nigel Kean, More BRICKBATS to Aurora Council and staff for con- "Disregarding two legal threats of "personal" lawsuit around by Ms Buck the share Councillor Damir Vrancic ducting public business by internal E-mail opinions". We disregarded against the individual mem- to each household amount- and Councillor Ron amongst council members, which very the legal opinion that was bers of council who support- ed to approximately $20. Wallace. seldom sees the light of day unless a provided to staff. The legal ed the bylaw. What did we get for $20? Tough battle but a great member of council casually mentions it. Public business opinion provided to council Ms Buck attributes Forested areas will be pro- victory! should be conducted in public, not behind closed doors and supported the council deci- George Timpson's failed re- tected, additional environ- internal messages. sion. election bid on "those that mental and groundwater Evelina MacEachern I quote "We have con- supported environmental impact studies will be Former councillor BOUQUETS to the Magna Family Scholarship Program cluded that the Town's deci- protection". required, landform conserva- Town of Aurora operated by Magna International. Since 1966 it sion not to exempt…was in May I suggest, Mr. has provided financial assistance for children of fact correct…" Timpson changing his vote full-time Magna employees to pursue a post- A few pertinent facts: the within 24 hours after speak- Thomas B. McPherson secondary career relating to the manufacturing legal opinion obtained by ing passionately on the need John T. Kalm process. council supported the council to protect the Moraine, did decision. The Region had not go unnoticed by the ¥ Real Estate ¥ Wills & Estates BRICKBATS to a society that permits hardened female previously adopted a bylaw voter. criminals including killers to participate in utilizing the same interpreta- Ms Buck refers to the res- ¥ Business Law a spa day in an Ontario federal prison, tion. idents who addressed coun- while poor single mothers on welfare in Most notably, the province cil in support of environmen- Thomas McPherson & Associates Law Firm Ontario have difficulty in getting food and paying rent, agreed and supported coun- tal protection as the "cast of T: 905-727-3151 • F: 905-841-4395 thanks to the Mike Harris Progressive Conservative gov- cil's decision overruling a characters". ernment. previous decision made by It should be noted the We are firmly devoted to traditional the OMB. "concerned citizens" followed values in the practice of law. BOUQUETS to Aurora's Melissa Spence on winning a "Disregarded common procedure and politely gold medal in the girl's division of the National sense". The Oak Ridges addressed council from the Barefoot Water Ski Championships held in Moraine Protection Act was podium. Montreal recently. The 15-year-old Dr. G. W. to protect the functions of the In contrast, Ms. Buck Williams Secondary School student captured Moraine. The recommenda- rudely shouted at council the gold medal for slalom, tricks and overall performance in tion, as provided by staff, from the public gallery, dis- BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND her first National event. exempted most of the unde- rupting deliberation. veloped tracks of land from It is common for elected BRICKBATS to the Paul Martin federal government for the protection area. officials to give the appear- Staff's recommendation failing to eliminate the botched gun reg- ance of addressing public included the built-up areas of concern, when in fact noth- istry, for which the cost has escalated the town and the lands ing stands to be gained. THE BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH from $2 million to an estimated $1 billion planned for development Obviously, it has been dif- and climbing. As of August, it was estimated there are still IN YORK REGION beyond 10 years.Yes, we did ficult for Ms. Buck, Mayor more than a million guns unregistered. Critics claim the reg- fail to see the "common Jones and several others to istry has never been used to solve or prevent a crime. sense" in that approach. accept the council decision. Ms Buck casts asper- The modified bylaw, if 10 am ‘til 2 pm BOUQUETS to Aurora residents Tyler Cattapan, Alex sions alluding to individuals upheld by the municipality, Stewart and Eric Wakeman for helping the York- "strategically selecting the will achieve the goals and Simcoe Baseball Association Bantam All-Stars timing of the debate (during objectives of the conserva- capture the gold medal at the Ontario Summer the height of the election) to tion plan and not just give the Games in London. BRICKBATS to cash-hungry universities who sell-out to THE tobacco companies by allowing them to market their products on campus as the ONUMENTS BY companies target post-secondary stu- M dents at a critical period in their lives. 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We see the results of Thank you, Dorothy, for have turned this exhibit show last year for the ben- are artists as well. To say it Now, let's address the discontent around us the lengthy explanatory into a showpiece, which efit of the Aurora Public is a group of artists, who last comment in your let- every day and everywhere. response. draws people from a big Library and handed over are friends as well, would ter, Dorothy. You and Dick These results are very I think it told us how this part of Ontario. $1750. Everybody enjoyed also be correct. Are they Illingworth believe it is time tragic. In our own little way ongoing "beef" came I've spoken to visitors it so much, we did it again "professional" artists? for Aurora artists to take each and every one of us about. It did remind me of from the east coast as well this year. This month Dorothy, you used that back "their" Gallery and can keep these tragic a story a teacher told a as people from the United SOYRA will be handing term in your letter and I "their" Town Hall. Is this results to a minimum by class room full of children States. over a cheque for $2000 to have to admit I cannot not like putting a fence not first thinking about our around 11 years old. The The only negative com- the library. And Dorothy answer that. When is an around Aurora artists? If personal benefits, but story was about a boy with ments I've come across and Dick want to keep artist a "professional" we keep out non-Aurora about the benefits for a ball. have come from Dick these artists out of artist? artists, why would other those around us. The boy said "If you Illingworth and Dorothy Aurora? One of the most towns allow Aurora Since we are in the mid- don't play by my rules I go Clarke-McClure. Could it On October 15, 16 and famous painters in the artists? dle of those around us, home and I take my ball be that all those people 17 SOYRA will hold anoth- world, Vincent van Gogh, From your letter I learn you can only benefit from with me". are wrong and Dick and er art show in the Aurora sold just one painting dur- you have been exhibiting the benefits that come to The boy did not realize Dorothy are right? Royal Legion complex. ing his life time. Actually in Sutton and in Markham. those around us. his was not the only ball Dorothy, I have respect Profits will go to the new his brother Theo bought it, A good thing for you the Your TEAM wins, YOU around. And with an atti- and appreciation for all art Cancer Centre of because Vincent had run artists in those towns don't are a winner. tude like that nobody groups. They all have their Southlake Regional Health out of money once again. have the same attitude as missed him. The game ideals and I wish them all Centre. Was he a "professional" you have, Dorothy. Bill van Oorschot went on and the atmos- the very best. I happen to This hospital and artist? Dorothy and Dick, I Chairperson phere amongst the group be a member of SOYRA Cancer Centre is to the In the "Bouquets and think it is time to recognize Society Of York Region improved. And because of because of a variety of benefit of Aurora residents Brickbats" column by Dick the wishes of the majority, Artists that the group grew into an reasons. as well. SOYRA has been Illingworth as well as in because by allowing the even bigger group of It is an organization making yearly donations to the letter by Dorothy wishes of the majority to ED. NOTE: This debate friends. based on decisions made this hospital. SOYRA has Clarke-McClure we read materialize we create con- is over. For four to five years by its members, not just been assisting the Town of "Art is art" and now, Dorothy, you and your the "executive" members Aurora for years by donat- "Categories are ridicu- husband have brought up or its chairperson. It is a ing hundreds of hours by lous". the same "beefs" about community oriented organ- their volunteer members, This is like saying SOYRA and Art Aurora. isation, which is forever many from outside Aurora, music is music so why not I have attempted to looking for where they can to organize the Town of put the works by answer your concerns in be of assistance. Aurora owned Art Aurora. Beethoven and heavy ¥ Interior/Exterior Window Cleaning ¥ Interior/Exterior Painting Services previous letters in this And yes, the Town of Ye s, there has even metal in the same catego- ¥ Eavestroughs - New Installation & Repairs, Cleaning of Gutters & Chemical Wash newspaper. It is obvious Aurora has been very co- been financial support ry. After all, both works are ¥ Pressure Washing - Decks, Cedar Roofs, Vinyl & Aluminum Siding these answers did not sat- operative. Why shouldn't from SOYRA for this event. called music and music is isfy you. Well, it appears they? By co-operation You tell me, Dorothy and art and, according to Dick Please Call: 905-727-0309 they are satisfying the everybody involved bene- Dick, what is wrong with and Dorothy, art is art. majority of the people, fits. such a healthy relation- Besides that, we also including those people Many SOYRA members ship? You have a problem like the categories who are directly involved, from outside Aurora have a with that? Unbelievable. because they are an the artists who keep com- soft spot for our town. It is Because of its positive opportunity to give out more awards. And what is

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An Open Letter to road up to highway stan- West, you made a very Thursday, October 21st at The Kingbridge Centre Aurora Council dards within the $5,000 poor decision and the then proceed, but if not, money can be put to better 12750 Jane Street, King City Several months ago, I cancel it now. use. wrote a letter expressing In the last two weeks, For the betterment of the Cocktails: 6 pm Dress: Black Tie Optional Dinner: 7.15 pm. my disgust with some mem- two major maintenance town it would be a great bers of council voting to problems have arisen. improvement to see the KEYNOTE SPEAKER: WARREN JESTIN change the address of our 1. The roof of the munic- council work in concert with , Senior Vice-President and Chief municipal building. ipal office is leaking. the staff and each other as Economist, Scotiabank At that time it was stated 2. The flooding of the a group. that about $5,000 would be auditorium at the communi- I worked for several Our thanks and appreciation to the following corporate sponsors: the cost for the change. ty centre. councils in my 31 years Now, I wish to bring to These two items are far with the town and may I say your attention that if that more important than the this council is the most dis- PLATINUM: KPMG LLP front parking lot is classed address of the municipal gusting I have ever known. Magna International Inc. as a road then it also building. Clean up your act and comes under the Ministry of There are some streets start working for the better- Highway classification in the municipality that ment of the town, and not GOLD: Van-Rob Stampings Inc. which has set out specifica- require major construction for your own ego. tions. (Aurora Heights Drive) but SILVER: Bell Canada If you five who voted for instead, in your desire to Dorothy Wardle this decision can bring that show disrespect to John Aurora The Town of Aurora Whitehots Inc.

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She is a her sides, hands clenched "GERONIMO". that because it means you place of logic such as: Five-year-olds are tall skinny fair-skinned typ- tight, close to her ribs. Another day, Ryan will know all your grand- "don't pay attention to any- among my favourite peo- ical Anglo-Saxon girl. Ryan She was whimpering stood on my lap bones, children." thing she says, she's a ple. I was five myself is a beautiful round brown- with fear and giggling with resting his arms on my They have fun together, Catholic," or "consider the once...as were all my skinned boy. anticipation at the same shoulders, he examined these two. They jump into source" or "experience is a seven children...and my 17 She is the one who time. She climbed onto the my face. He reached out a the pool in unison. Ryan liability...inexperience grandchildren. Two of them informed her mother after a board... small finger and poked my grabs the strap of Hayley's (ignorance) is an asset” are still five. preview of a new nursery We assured her "you cheek. life jacket so she won't get stuff like that. The dearest friend of my school, she would only play don't have to do this, "Oooh,” he said. "It's to the ladder first. His legs You have heard them life I met when we were with the "chocolate girl". Hayley girl" but she had crinkly". are shorter so Hayley all, but for the purpose of both five. For all the years Last summer when she blanked us out. I heard his mother draw swims faster. When they this academic course and all the thousands of just stopped being three, it She inched her way to a breath in horror, this to get tired of that they sit there's a list, and each is miles that separate us, she was decided they could the end of the board, the mother-in-law. cross legged on the deck identified with a Latin loves me still, as I do her. swim after dark. The spot- stayed there for a second. But I told Ryan, "that's facing each other...toes name. So if you hear If I arrive in Scotland light was on the diving All ahead of her was black. because I have lived a long touching...and chat. someone using the term Thursday she will be wait- board. She decided this No moon and not a star to time and if you are lucky They amaze me...how "ad hominem" you know ing for my knock Friday was the night she would be seen and then she and live as long...your much they have learned in that's like a secret hand- morning. jump from the diving board. jumped, and from behind beautiful smooth brown the short time they have shake, where one grad The two little cousins She inched her way her we heard a small thin skin will crinkle, too, and been here, how well they tells another grad, "I have can engage in conversa- taken the course...I am tion, how easily they reveal educated...that's synony- Reader has advice for councillors their thoughts and the mous with intelligence...my incredible extent of their argument must be valid.". vocabulary. I talked to a friend about who write letters to the editor The extent and efficien- what I was learning. She cy of their learning blows said this particular profes- To the editor, to promote their own views regular council sessions, council. my mind. sor was considered one of on town issues, or to dis and do not generally need to If they absolutely must But, when I see the the best at his university I have a suggestion for other councillors for promot- press them in the town speak on issues before need, I will fill in some I talked to someone who when Aurora Council actual- ing theirs. paper. council the letters should be essential details. teaches at a university and ly gets around to updating This is a practice which If councillors must talk signed by more than one I will tell them about the he said, "if the object is to their procedural bylaws and reflects very poorly on coun- about issues in a public councillor. cousin they never knew get the credit...just feed it code of ethics. cil as a whole, and on the let- forum such as this paper, This would ensure that because he died before he back to him...don't waste Though I'm not holding ter writer in particular. there should be some basic there is at least a degree of was 15 and before they your time giving him a hard my breath for either despite It illustrates a divisive rules to prevent some of the consensus, and would there- were born. time." the increasing evidence of council, spiteful and unable spiteful exchanges seen in fore give the appearance of I will tell them some- I did get the credit. If I the desperate need for both. to function as team. the past. a more functional council. thing about the seven terri- had been grading him he Too frequently these Councillors have consid- For example councillors ble years he fought to live. would have failed in both pages contain letters from erable opportunity to should avoid any issue Darryl Moore And I will tell them about intelligence and manners, individual councillors either express their views during which is currently before Aurora the first year of his illness and skill in human rela- when he was misdiag- tions. And his course was a nosed by two specialists. dud, too. Hotel excelled in anniversary planning I will tell them about the Of course I would not university course I took tell this stuff to Hayley and To the editor, events, both corporate and that was expertly planned ties and meetings to the pro- called Modes of Ryan in these precious private. and superbly prepared. fessionals at Howard Reasoning. The professor days of their joy and inno- RE: Mitch and Lillian However, I have never What really made our Johnson, Aurora. told how he persuaded the cence. But when I need to, Watson’s 50th Wedding experienced what I experi- event perfect was the calm, My particular thanks go to governors to offer the I will. I will not tell them Anniversary enced at my parents’ 50th...a cool and professional deport- Jennifer Miller, sales manag- course and how he what to think...nor how to perfect event. ment of the hotel staff, from er, and Garry Hook, food and designed it. think. On August 14, 2004, my We were in the hands of planning to execution. beverage director. He talked more about I will tell them "listen brothers and I had the pleas- total professionals. Our party was delivered My parents loved their himself and his contempt carefully to everything you ure of hosting our parents’ Our function was well on time, on target and on party and will always remem- for politicians than any- hear...read everything 50th wedding anniversary at thought out and meticulously budget. ber their 50th wedding thing else. It was the time more than once...look for the Howard Johnson, planned with great attention I strongly recommend to anniversary. of Bob Rae when the gov- the contradictions between Aurora. to detail. all of my family, friends and ernment was trying to get what you have heard, read In my work as a comedi- Our guests were very business associates that Scotty Watson control of spending without and what you know from an, I have experienced many complimentary of a menu they trust their events, par- Former Auroran laying off the people at the your own experience. bottom. Last hired...first When it comes time to fired. make a decision, let it be In the front row there yours. If there is to be a Concrete can be poured within time slot were some full-time stu- mistake, and sometimes To the editor, bly" paying 10 times as much angry with Councillor Nigel and finished between the dents picking up an extra there will be, let it be yours, and "probably" paying $500 in Kean for disagreeing with you hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., it's credit. He made jokes only because the conse- Councillor Evelyn Buck, fines (great trail blazing). and you didn't have a roll of not the CN Tower. they could hear and they quences will be yours to chuckled quietly on cue. what exactly are you trying to Or, are you trying to sug- paper to hit him with. (My fact trail, I own a con- bear and the lessons will The course should have be yours to learn. say? (Letter, Auroran, Sept. gest that, if you pay enough You left me scratching my struction company and pour been called Dearth of 7). taxes or more taxes than your head, especially about the concrete all the time). Reasoning. It comprised a Evelyn Buck It's as though you are try- neighbour, you don't have to concrete job not being able to list of irrational things that Aurora ing to get readers to feel sorry abide by the same bylaws. stop. Vince Piron for Canadian Tire for "proba- Or, maybe you’re just Concrete can be poured Aurora Welcome back, Jane Resident opposes Hydro One plans NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA To the editor, I am in the line where sentatives and Hydro One a reasonable manner. 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Imagine learning that izing that, due to govern- due to the depressed econ- - and that was before there Now, I would like to Imagine being bitten by you're the worst case of ment cutbacks preventing omy, he has been forced to was even any talk of any appeal to the people of a mosquito and feeling very West Nile who's managed daily home care, you can't give up Mondays as well - kind of trust fund. Aurora to try to find it in their ill. to live. afford to live at home. another 20% gone. Now, she has been hearts to donate whatever Imagine changing from a Imagine the next two That is the nightmare After seeing television instrumental in convincing they can to my brother's healthy person to a quadri- years out of your life spent faced by Sue Harrison, my news interviews and read- Phil to set up a trust fund in loving but unfortunate fami- plegic IN SIX DAYS. in a hospital - away from brother's wife. ing several newspaper arti- July for his family. ly. Imagine having to your husband and two little My brother, Phil, a wait- cles about their plight, a She started the ball Contributions can be endure almost four months girls - facing neverending, er, had to give up working Mississauga woman, rolling by immediately made at any branch of TD of waiting for a heartless daily, excruciating physio- Fridays so that he could Angela Tunney, who is donating another $500. Canada Trust. The transit government lab to diagnose therapy, paralyzed, wheel- bring Sue home at least for herself housebound by a The Toronto Star's Debra number is 1968/2 and the the weekends to be with medical condition, intro- Black was so impressed trust fund number is him and their two young duced herself to them by with Angela's gestures that 6283323. daughters - a loss of 20 per sending a cheque for $500. she wrote an article (August cent of his wages. She initially wanted to 11) praising her efforts and Gerry Conetta Now because of a slow- help Phil buy a more announcing the establish- Aurora

A MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF ALL EASY SPIRITS INVENTORY TO BE CLEARED! 99 OUR NOW $49. SUE HARRISON BIGGEST Regular up to $140 Time councillor ALL RITTER MOCS 99 hung up skates, NOW $19. this reader says SALE Regular $110 To the editor, The only other park I BOSTONIAN know like that is Algonquin, It comes as no surprise but that is provincial. EVANSTON that John West is unhappy Because of the nickel r!! with the comings and and diming there will eer (BLACK) goings at council meet- remain a level rail crossing. Evv ings. In the next decade we E 99 NOW He is one of the most will see levitation magnetic $99. constant and vociferous induced trains and double WED. SEPT. 22 Regular $180 malcontents on council. tracking. Not only that but think of Because of the dia- TO any major project, such as mond mines at Wawa in ALL NATURALIZERS the library, the seniors’ northern Ontario and the SUN. OCT. 3 centre, the Town Hall, housing projects that are Leisure Complex and in no moving north, I know this HALF PRICE small part due to his influ- will be a reality. ence has had location As a citizen and taxpay- changes and cost over- er and an overseas veter- NEW BALANCE runs. an, I find it contrary and Also there is the ques- sickening that the Region MEN’S WALKING SHOE tion of inferior workman- should go back on its word ship which cost millions. to provide a traffic signal STYLE#MW573 I am referring to new (lights) at this corner of St. 70% roofs to the Leisure John's Sideroad and Old -70% - 00 Complex and Town Hall, Yonge. 30 NOW 30 $55. not nearly 20 years old. Even worse that council I think it's time he hung (Aurora's) should concur in DISCONTINUEDDISCONTINUED Regular $109.99 up his skates. their deliberation. He was also partly Here is a street that has responsible for sending St. two bus lines, black ice at ANDAND ENDSENDS OFOF John's Sideroad to the the corner and a senior cit- 30-50% OFF Region. Something that izens abode on the site. selected safety shoes will come back to haunt us When a council can LINESLINES ONLONLYY LOTS OF OTHER GREAT SALE someday. spend a million bucks on ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST. It’s a park but it has no speed bumps on Kennedy parking. It's a road but has Road and a lot of money no load limits, allowing on a dog run and parking usage to tractor-trailers area it leaves me cold. SHOP EARLY etc. It will have big time FOR BEST traffic and speed limits of Ben Kestein 60 to 80 kms. an hour. Aurora SELECTION! HURRY IN! * ALL DISCOUNTING IS OFF EXTENDED SALE HOURS MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED LIST PRICING OPEN WEEKNIGHTS UNTIL 9 on Yonge Sun. Sept. 26 and Sun Oct 3 - 12 noon to 5pm Italian Restaurant DUE TO THE HIGH Closed Mon. Sept 20 & Tues. Sept 21 for sale set-up VOLUME OF CUSTOMERS EEEE Closed Mon. Oct. 4 for after-sale clean-up FRR DURING THIS EVENT, WE FENTREE REGRET THAT WE MAY Purchase any lunch or dinner entrée at reg. price & receive another lunch or dinnerentrée of equal or lesser value for NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE FREE maximum value $20.00 SHOES THE SAME SERVICE YOU SINCE 1970 Open for Dinner Tues. to Sun. 5 - 10 pm HAVE COME TO EXPECT. Open for Lunch Tues. to Fri. 12 noon Sorry, no kids club during sale. 15150 Yonge St., Aurora 14800 Yonge St., Aurora Shopping Centre ¥ 905-727-9391 (905) 751-0986 (across from the Aurora Library) 10 - AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 -11 TheThe AurAuroraora ChildrChildrenen && YYouthouth FairFair

Please bring September 25, 11am - 5 pm non-perishable food September 25, 11am - 5 pm items for the Aurora Food Pantry. Bring a Twoonie The AURORAN The Town of Aurora, and Community Newspaper for “Aurora proudly supports Aurora Family Connections Twoonies for Africa” The Aurora Children with its 2 divisions & Youth Fair ¥ Info Aurora 905 727-8214 MC’d by ¥ Aurora Volunteer Centre 905 727-3123 ext. 4103 ACI’s invite you to attend GENEROUSLY SPONSORED Brandon Lankar BY: & Julia Bachelor THE ONTARIO CHILDREN AND YOUTH TRILLIUM FOUNDATION SKATEBOARD PARK COMMUNITY GROUPS' "AFC and DISPLAYS Town of Aurora DANCE CONTESTS gratefully 11:30 am - 12:00 "YOO HOO THE CLOWN" acknowledge 11:00am - 12:00 the financial YOUTH ART DISPLAY support of the YOUTH BANDS Ontario CHILDREN'S SINGER - Trillium Foundation "Mail Order Bride", INTERACTIVE SCIENCE An agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, TERRY KELLEHER which receives annually $100 Million in Government funding, "Mob Mentality", EXPERIMENTS 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm generated through Ontario's charity casino initiative" "One Time Too Many", AND "Undecided Fate" 2 - 5pm CHILDREN'S ART MURAL GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY: FREE 'SUB' FOOD SAMPLES • Honsberger Physiotherapy 15' GLAM MAKEOVER THERAPY DOGS • Rec Cycle N' Sports MEET AND MATCH YOUR • Shoppers' Drug Mart THOUGHT WALL SKILLS WITH ELITE ST JOHN AMBULANCE • University of Toronto ATHLETES' Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering POLICE, EMS AND FIRE "Science Outreach" BASKETBALL NETS Sean Oosman BMX semi-pro TRUCK DISPLAYS • Subway Sandwich and SLAM DUNK Contests stunt biker 11:45 am 15483 Yonge St. & 15440 Bayview (Zeller's Plaza) Nathaniel Gery National Tennis Champion and international CLOWNS • Bell Canada BASEBALL Contests tennis circuit 12:15 pm AND • Hotspot Geraldine Heaney World champion FACEPAINTING • Ontario Early Years Centre TEAM TUG-OF-WAR and Olympic gold medalist women's (Oak Ridges) hockey 2:45pm 12:45 pm U15 AYSC Ontario Soccer Finalists 3:15 pm GAMES CONTESTS • Our Lady of Grace Child AND PRIZES Care (Aurora) Inc. BRING YOUR BIKE PHYSIOTHERAPY including mini tennis, lollipop pull, • Business Depot - Staples FOR duck pond, free T-shirts, • Culligan Aurora-Ron Butler COMPUTER SPORT Bring your own picnic or enjoy our snack bar! A FREE CHECK UP 2-way walkie-talkie prizes, and more • Aurora Mobile Sign DIAGNOSTICS

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Winners of Aurora’s first Ontario Baseball Association championship, the Aurora Mosquito A Jays take time out for a team photo. They are, front row, left to right, Scott Bromley, Matt Leslie (batboy), Nick Skillins, Nigel Gouveia, Ric Skillins, Randy Jones, Mark Cherutti, Matthew Carter, Troy Gouveia, and Jaguar Gymnastics back row, left to right, Craig Johnson, Jamie Cherutti, Taylor Russell, Matthew Miller, Patrick Jones, Josh Beaton, Travis Roberts, Christopher Leslie. Jays won the title recently in Sault Ste. Marie. Mosquito Jays cap year with OBA championship

Continuing the strong Craig Johnson, Matthew Corporation, Brookfield performance that won them Carter, Travis Roberts, Homes, TECH3, CIBC, Phil the elusive York Simcoe Matthew Miller, Taylor Dymott Insurance Agency Championship three weeks Russell, Scott Bromley, Inc. (the co-operators), ago, the Aurora Mosquito A Christopher Leslie, Josh Gallaugher Contracting Jays capped their season Beaton and coaches Randy Limited, and J.J. Barron by winning the Ontario Jones, Nigel Gouveia, Mark Realty Associates Inc. Lioudmila Maryna Baseball Association (OBA) Cherutti and Eric Skillins. Tr youts for next year's A Championship at the The team received sup- team will take place near Fedoseeva Vorobyova Labour Day weekend tour- port from the players' par- the end of September or the nament in Sault Ste. Marie. ents and families, the beginning of October. • Balance Beam Champion of Comes to us from Gemini An OBA championship AMBA Executive, Rob Announcements on the Gymnastics in Oshawa, On. is believed to be the first for Seguin, Leo Spagnuolo, tryouts will be posted the USSR in 1975 Brian Bates, and sponsors in the paper and on an Aurora team. • Former member of USSR Maryna’s qualifications The triumph came with TSN, Green Park Homes, the AMBA website - include: three solid victories as they Starlane Home auroraminorball.ca. national team beat their feisty hosts, Sault • Medallist of European • Master of the sport of the Ste. Marie, in three straight USSR gymnastics games in a best of five final. FARM FRESH TURKEYS Championships in 1976 • Judge of the Republican Jays Head Coach Randy Jones summed up • Artistic Gymnastics Category (Ukraine) the weekend success: for Thanksgiving! (Level 3 Certified) • USA Gymnastic Member "Great team defense, solid • Trampoline (Safety Certified) pitching and awesome hit- 12 to 20 + LBS ting by the Jays guided the (Level 2 Certified) • Coach of “Kallanetic” team to victory. The coach- $2.79 per pound fitness sport es and I are very proud of AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP the play of each player on this team this weekend in We’d like to welcome all participants to our addition to all of their Fri. Oct. 8 am - 6 pm pre-competitive and competitive try-outs accomplishments this sea- or Sat. Oct. 9 8 am - 5 pm September 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th son. They are true champi- ons and a class act on and Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, off the field." ROUND THE BEND FARM pre-competitive, competitive, adult programs, On the team of players 16225 Jane St., Kettleby and birthday parties. and coaches are Patrick Order Jones, Jamie Cherutti, Troy 905-727-0023 Gouveia, Nick Skillins, Today! AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 -13 Wellington AURORA MINOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION preferred for second fire station Rookie Ball Aurora’s second fire hall, Champion: Aurora Esso / Finalist: MBS Steel it appears, will be built on Wellington Street, next to the now under construction Peewee recreation complex, just Champion: Atlantis Digital 12 / Finalist: McDonalds west of Leslie Street. Restaurant 10 Estimated cost of the facility has been set at $1.6 million and funds were Bantam included in the 2004 budget for design work and in the Champion: Fairplay 11 / Finalist: Home Hardware 5 2005 budget for construction . Mosquito Fire Chief John Molyneaux considered two Champion: Priestly Construction 9 / Finalist: Dr. locations, the one preferred Orschel Drillers 5 and a second on town- owned land on Leslie Street, just south of Wellington. SOFTBALL Maps provided by the region outlining response Jr TBall times from the two locations Champion: Scotia Bank & Fair Play indicated there was no sig- Champion: Jolly Video & Beros nificant difference from either location, and the choice was left up to Aurora Sr TBall Council. Champion: Colt Creek Diving / Baton Rouge Councillors agreed last Restaurant / Baton Rouge week that the selected site A recent golf tournament organized by Aurora Cable Internet employees be on Wellington East and Linda Morrison, Rina Russell and Julie Dawson, attracted 108 golfers, most- directed staff to prepare an Five Pitch ly employees, family and friends, and raised more than $2,700 for the “Expression of Interest” Canadian Cancer Society. Linda Morrison, right, makes the presentation to based on the program and Steiners Drillers 14 / Finalist: Financialinx 11 Janice Hodgson, Holland River Unit Chapter President of the Canadian approved budget and Cancer Society. report back with a Squirt recommendation. Champion: Nolan's 21 / Finalist: Interworld Overseas 13 Aurora Youth Soccer Club Area women raise FALL REP TRY-OUTS SCHEDULE $14,000 in walkathon (for Summer 2005) Aurora and area women astating disease." Denise Beaulne, Maureen The walk began with Burleson, Linda Collins, opening ceremonies at DATE DAY TIME LOCATION DATE DAY TIME LOCATION Peggy Taylor, Joan Watson Princes' Boulevard, Exhibition and Arlene Weijers participat- Place in Toronto. U9 GIRLS 1996 (need to attend 3 out of 5) U9 BOYS 1996 (need to attend 3 out of 5) ed in last week's Walk to End Walkers embarked on Breast Cancer event in their first 36 kilometres before 05-Oct Tue 6 – 7:30 pm Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 04-Oct Mon 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 Toronto and raised $14,000. camping at Downsview Park 07-Oct Thu 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 06-Oct Wed 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 The money will go to to rest up for the final 24 kilo- 18-Oct Mon 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 08-Oct Fri 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 Princess Margaret Hospital, a metres the next day. 20-Oct Wed 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 19-Oct Tue 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 leader in the fight against In total, 4565 Walkers 22-Oct Fri 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 21-Oct Thu 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 5 & 6 cancer and the largest institu- raised $14,700,000, in the tion in Canada exclusively event. U10 GIRLS 1995 U10 BOYS 1995 devoted to cancer treatment, The money raised sur- 07-Oct Thu 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 7 & 8 Team 1 research, and education. passes last year's record "We are very proud of making the event the most 18-Oct Mon 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 7 & 8 17-Sep Fri 7 – 9 PM Legion Field # 1 what we were able to accom- successful multi-day fundrais- 20-Oct Wed 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 7 & 8 18-Sep Sat 9 – 11 AM Legion Field # 1 plish last weekend," said ing event in Canadian history. 22-Oct Fri 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 7 & 8 Team 2 team captain and co-owner of The third annual Weekend U11 GIRLS 1994 - TBA 04-Oct Mon 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 7 & 8 Aurora’s Watson's Family to End Breast Cancer is 06-Oct Wed 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 7 & 8

Karate School, Joan Watson. planned for September 9 08-Oct Fri 6 – 7:30 PM Sheppard’s Bush 7 & 8 "Each year more than 21,000 to11, 2005. U12 GIRLS 1993 - TBA Canadians are diagnosed "We are already planning U11 BOYS 1994 with breast cancer," she said. to be there," Watson said. U13 GIRLS 1992 - TBA "With each step we took on For more information 18-Sep Sat 10 – 12 PM Sheppard’s Bush Std. the walk, we stepped closer contact Joan Watson at U14 GIRLS 1991 - TBA 19-Sep Sun 10 – 12 PM Legion Field # 1 to finding a cure for this dev- 905-727-7144. 26-Sep Sun 10 – 12 PM Legion Field # 1 U15 GIRLS 1990 04-Oct Mon 6 – 8 PM Sheppard’s Bush Std.

25-Sep Sat 10 – 12 PM Fleury Park U12 BOYS 1993 - TBA 26-Sep Sun 3 – 5 PM Bayview Park 02-Oct Sat 10 – 12 PM Bayview Park U13 BOYS 1992 03-Oct Sun 3 – 5 PM Bayview Park Team 1 4-Oct Mon 6:30-8:00pm Fleury Park U16 GIRLS 1989 - TBA 6-Oct Wed 6:30-8:00pm Bayview Park 8-Oct Fri 6:30-8:00pm Fleury Park U17 GIRLS 1988 Team 2 05-Oct Tue 7 – 8:30 PM Bayview Park 8-Oct Fri 6:30-8:00pm Fleury Park 07-Oct Thu 7 – 8:30 PM Bayview Park 19-Oct Tue 6:30-8:00pm Bayview Park 12-Oct Tue 7 – 8:30 PM Bayview Park 21-Oct Thu 6:30-8:00pm Fleury Park 14-Oct Thu 7 – 8:30 PM Bayview Park U14 BOYS 1991 - TBA PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DAILY UPDATES WWW.AYSC.CA U15 BOYS 1990 3-Oct Sun 10-11:30am Fleury Park 9-Oct Sat 10-11:30am Fleury Park NOTE: SOME TEAMS MAY NOT BE RUNNING FALL TRY-OUTS. ALL TEAMS U16 BOYS 1989 - TBA WILL BE HOLDING SPRING TRY-OUTS U17 BOYS 1988 - TBA IN FEBRUARY 2005. 14 - AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 RUMOURS AND RAMBLINGS At one time there were meters on Yonge Street Not many Aurorans will remember when there were THE STAVERT AWARD council adopted the enacting bylaw giving the green parking meters on Yonge Street, but former Mayor Keith light for the commercial development, including the Nisbet will. In June, 1975, 10-year-old Phyllis Pugh, a Wells Street winery to proceed. He was mayor in January, 1962, when Councillors Bill Public School student, was selected by Aurora Library Unfortunately, there must have been a red light Davidson and Alf Child recommended that the parking staff as the recipient of the Byrtha Louise Stavert award. somewhere as the Aurora Winery and the development meters and standards be removed from Yonge Street. The award was established as a tribute to Mrs. Stavert, was never constructed. They said they had discussed the proposal to remove who was actively involved with the children of Aurora as The property still sits vacant waiting for the next the meters with the businessmen of the area and there their first craft teacher and playground supervisor. application. was general agreement that they should be removed. In 1963, a year after her death, the recreation commit- Some members of council wondered why they had tee established the award at the library in recognition of LAKE SIMCOE STARTS DRYING UP been placed there in the first place. her contribution to the community. So the parking meters were removed and guess what? Its purpose was to annually commend young people It was April 1, 1981, when Aurora Council received They were purchased by Newmarket and put to use in who take the most advantage of the library's facilities. the news that Lake Simcoe was apparently drying up. that municipality. As the 1965 winner, Phyllis Pugh had her name According to Ministry of Natural Resources officials engraved on a plaque which remained in the library and the level of the lake had dropped dramatically during OTHER 1962 HAPPENINGS received a book of poetry "Nicholas Knock" by Dennis the past few days. Lee. There was a sea of mud from Sibbald Point Aurora's Board of Trade reports Aurora industries Provincial Park out to Georgina Island. The water had provided 1,300 jobs with payrolls of $4,750,000. There AURORA ALMOST HAD A WINERY receded about four to five kilometers along the south- was $50 million in merchandise sales and $5 million in ern shore. industrial assessment. By October, 1996, all the planning issues had been In a rare spirit of unanimity, Aurora Council pledged Building permits for the first half of the year totalled resolved and it looked as if Aurora was going to have a to do everything possible to assist. $502,605. Aurora's St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church offi- winery located at the northwest corner of Yonge Street In a special emergency council meeting, it was cials approved a $100,000 building project at the church. and the St. John's Sideroad. agreed to rent a portable generating station to speed Aurora Hydro announced a reduction of some hydro Some members of council expressed concerns about the flow of Tannery Creek into the lake. rates and at the time Aurora had one of the lowest rates the drafting of the enacting bylaw relative to the ability of Mayor George Timpson and Councillor Evelyn Buck in Ontario. the applicant to ensure the winery was included in the Mayor Keith Nesbit promised Aurora taxpayers that development proposal and it was referred back to staff. were appointed to the Lake Simcoe Task Force to council would continue to hold the line on town expendi- Staff met with the applicant in an attempt to create assist in assessing the damage at the lake and report tures. wording that would be mutually acceptable to the town back to council. He also announced that plans were underway for and the applicant. Remember the date. Aurora's 1963 Centennial Celebrations and that Prime The final draft was to the effect that all permitted uses It was an elaborate April Fool’s story in the local Minister John Diefenbacker, Opposition Leader Lester on the lands could only take place in conjunction with the press pulled off by a fun-loving reporter. Pearson and Premier John Robarts had accepted invita- winery. Lake Simcoe may be weedy, but there's lots of tions to attend. Based on the final draft and a staff recommendation water.

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assist; Kevin Casey 1 assist; Burke goal; Shawn Clark 1 assist; Dylan Cross NOVICE White 1 assist; Stefan Lazzer 1 assist; 1 assist. BANTAM Collin Laird 1 assist. Bantam AA 3 Markham 2 Novice AA 6 Markham 1 Peewee A 6 Markham Waxers 2 Taylor Postill 1 goal; Karl Pelan 2 assists; Jack Caldwell 1 assist; Sean Foxwell 1 Minor Atom AE 8 Barrie Colts 4 Dylan Cross 1 goal; Justin Brown 1 Kevin Kryshka 1 goal; Johnathan Meikle 1 goal; Jordan Nanos 1 goal; Konner Liam Devlin - 1 goal 3 assists; Daniel goal; Derrick Hamner 3 goals; J.J. lam 1 assist; Jordan Koen 1 goal; Steven Keane 1 McMillan 2 goals; Kyle Locke 1 assist; Antoneil 2 goals; Zach Ferry 3 goals; goal; Evan Casselden 2 assists Paul assist; Daniel Curci 1 assist. Connor Graham 1 assist; Branden Bailey Miller 1 goal 1 assist; Sam Keilty 2 assists; Ryan Jones 2 assists; Fennell 1 goal; Austin Lane 1 assist; Steenhorst 1 goal 1 assist; Conner Stephen DiNallo 1 assist; Taylor Nuttall Bantam A 5 Caledon 1 Spencer Green - 1 goal, 1 assist. Moody 2 assists; Vincent Ruscica 3 1 assist. Jake Hurlbut 1 goal 1 assist; Chris Finlay 1 assists. goal 1 assist; Jeremy Cohen 1 goal; Nick Novice A 4 Richmond Hill 2 Peewee A 5 LaSalle Sabres 4 Crain 1 goal 1 assist; Josh Meron 1 goal 1 Lucas Pozzebon 1 goal; Brett Thiessen ATOM Shawn Clark 1 goal; Ryan Jones 1 goal; assist; Greg Gianopoulos 1 assist; Ross 1 assist; Connor Cowl 2 assists; Liam Jeffrey Sanderson 1 goal 1 assist; Pizzurro 1 assist; Jamie Tuck 1 assist; Beresford 1 goal; Nathan Nealon 1 goal Barrie Colts 4 Atom AA 3 Taylor Nuttall 1 goal 1 assist; Oliver Fraser Kegel 1 assist. 1 assist; Paul Neophytou - 1 goal 1 Kiefer McIntosh 1 goal; Brooke Webster Boettcher 1 assist; Dylan Cross 1 assist; Erik Balkovec 1 assist; Austin 1 goal; Mackenzie Lemmon 1 goal; assist; Paul Keilty 1 assist. Bantam A 2 Port Credit 1 Persaud 1 assist. Trevor George 1 assist; Stefan Lazzer 1 Chris Finlay 1 goal 1 assist; Jake Hurlbut 1 assist; Kyle Zacharuk 1 assist; Jody MINOR BANTAM goal; Greg Gianopoulos 1 assist. MINOR ATOM Nonnewitz 1 assist. Minor Bantam AA 4 Aeros 1 Beeton 3 Bantam AE 2 Minor Atom A 3 Georgina 2 Georgina 3 Atom AA 2 Tyler Hanlon 1 goal; Matthew Mikhaili 2 Cody Bastarache 1 goal 1 assist; Chris Andrew McDonald 1 goal 1 assist; Greg Andrew Papousek - 1 goal 1 assist; goals 2 assists; Adrian DiRosa 2 Hankey 1 goal; Shawn Gurney 1 assist; Baskin 1 assist; Hayden Trask 1 assist; Adam Balaban 1 goal. assists. Harrison Kane 1 assist. Quincy Ing 1 goal; Eric Archibald 1 assist; Peter Sandwell 1 goal. Atom AA 5 Markham 2 Minor Bantam AA 3 W. Park 0 MINOR MIDGET Trevor Best 1 goal; Nicholas Heintzman Christian Stankiewicz 1 goal; Lucas Minor Atom A 1 Vaughan Rangers 0 1 assist; Andrew Papousek 3 goals; Boyd 1 assist; Emilio Nafarrate 1 assist; Minor Midget A 2 Ajax Knights 0 Eric Archibald 1 goal; Eric Bulloch 1 Tanner Thiessen 1 assist; Marco Ghegin David Roper 2 goals; Marcus Tochett 1 Neil Kileeg 1 goal; Robert Cote 1 goal; assist; Peter Sandwell 1 assist. 1 goal 1 assist; Devin Watson 1 assist. assist; Alex Denault 1 assist. Chad Roberts 2 assists; Drew Jenkins 1 assist; Connor O'Grady 1 assist. Minor Atom A 5 Humber Valley MINOR PEEWEE Minor Bantam AA 5 N. Stars 1 Sharks 3 Connor McQueston 1 goal 1 assist; MIDGET Andrew McDonald 1 goal 2 assists; Pickering 5 Minor Peewee AA 3 Emilio Nafarrate 1 assist; Christian Hayden Trask 2 goals 1 assist; Eric Steadman Dinning 1 goal; Justin Nice 2 Stankiewicz 1 goal 1 assist; Tyler Midget AA 4 Islanders 4 Archibald 1 goal 1 assist; Quincy Ing 1 goals; Matthew Miller 1 assist. Persaud 1 goal; Marcus Tochett 1 Adam Hankins 2 goals; Kyle Robinson 1 goal; Stuart Mattila 1 assist; Daniel assist; David Roper 1 assist; Matthew goal; Daryl Osbourne 1 goal; Taylor Jones 1 assist. PEEWEE Mikhaili 2 goals; Adrian DiRosa 1 assist; Campbell 1 assist; Tom Keane 1 assist; Brandon Galante 1 assist. Vinnie Davenport 1 assist; Micael Jack 1 Minor Atom AA 3 Markham 2 Peewee A 2 Oakville Rangers 2 assist; Brandon Steffan 1 assist. Eric Ludwig - 1 goal; Stefan Lazzer 1 Taylor Nuttall 2 goals; Paul Keilty 2 Minor Bantam AA 3 Null 1 goal 1 assist; Trevor George 1 goal; assists; Derrick Hamner 1 assist; J.J. Matthew Mikhaili 1 goal 1 assist; Tyler Midget AA 5 Penguins 1 Jody Nonnewitz 1 assist; Burke White 1 lam 1 assist; Nathan Brown 1 assist. Hanlon 1 goal 1 assist; Adrian DiRosa 1 Micael Jack - 2 goals 2 assists; Vinnie assist. goal; Marcus Tochett 1 assist; Tyler Davenport 2 goals; Tom Hurley 1 goal; Kyle Minor Atom AA 4 Barrie Colts 4 Peewee A 2 Clarington Toros 2 Persaud 1 assist; Alex Denault 2 Robinson 2 assists; Brandon Steffan 1 William Reid 1 goal; Kiefer McIntosh 1 Oliver Boettcher 1 goal; Paul Keilty 1 assists. assist; Michael Osbourne 1 assist. goal 1 assist; Jody Nonnewitz 2 goals 1 AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 - 15 Road to Aurora full of twists and turns By CHRISTINE WOODLEY were more challenges. warmth, richness and The roof leaked, the Old World charm. Aurora is a sanctuary furnace quit and even The main floor bath- for Jaclyn Solomon, but her closing was delayed room features a faux the journey to the place due the big blackout of brick treatment that she calls home has been 2003. transforms it into a full of turbulence. Undeterred, she European piazza instead Just over one year focused on the positives of a typical suburban ago, this dynamo was liv- and kept moving. room. ing a storybook life in "I just kept telling Jaclyn is now offering Los Angeles, California. myself, 'hey, we're all her services to others, She was married to a healthy and we're all hoping to create a small Canadian "celebrity," together'," business and give back bringing up their two chil- As well, the friendly to the Aurora that has dren and enjoying all the spirit of Aurora buoyed given her so much. trappings of la-la land. her. And, as all of our Then, her marriage "When the heater quit, homes reflect our char- suddenly ended and she I called Canadian Tire acters and personalities, returned with her chil- just as they were closing. Jaclyn Solomon's goes dren to Toronto, where The manager told me to one step further, becom- the family had lived come on over anyway. ing a literal canvas for before moving to the He gave me several pos- her own exuberance, United States. sible "fixes" for the prob- optimism and resilience. In an effort to make a lem, and didn't even Everywhere you look new life for her and her charge me. He just said there are words - beauti- kids, she looked at 72 to bring the rest back the fully painted script that houses in the Toronto next day and pay for the she has carefully added area, but nothing one that worked. I was to give her children, and seemed like home. stunned by his kind- herself, daily inspiration. One day, she packed ness." They seem to mirror her kids in the car and One year later, Jaclyn the journey that Jaclyn just started driving. Solomon's house is more has taken to her new She exited onto than just a home - it's a and treasured home in Bloomington Road and showcase for her incredi- Aurora. ended up in Aurora. ble design, colour and "Believe in yourself, She then saw a for- painting talents. love like you've never sale sign in a south-end Upon entering, one is been hurt, sing like no neighbourhood, talked to struck first by the incred- one's listening, dance neighbours and the prin- ible floor, made from like no one's watching, cipal at Highview Public melted sand encapsulat- live like it's heaven on School and that was it - ed in epoxy liquid, and earth", one says. Jaclyn Solomon was embedded with weath- Another reads "A Dynamic Jaclyn Solomon home. ered limestone tiles from smile can calm any reflects in the mirror of "The house was more Tuscany. storm life may bring" the incredible main floor than ugly - it had ceramic But that is just the while another says "The washroom which she tile everywhere, includ- beginning. best gift I can give my designed herself as part ing the walls - but some- Each room is adorned son and daughter is of a major project to thing about the space with paint effects, stone enthusiasm." transform her rather plain just felt right to me," she inlays and custom For new Auroran south end Aurora home. said. designed furniture, all Jaclyn Solomon, the More than the house bearing Jaclyn's signa- writing is definitely on Auroran photo by though, was the feeling ture style. the wall. Ron Wallace she got from the neigh- "I did everything bours. myself and did it all on a "Everyone was amaz- budget," she explained. ing. They were already Colour is the hallmark CRIMINAL welcoming me, helping of the home. DEFENCE me. I'd never experi- Earth tones abound, enced anything like it and each living area BAIL YOUNG before," she said. flows into the next, leav- OFFENDERS After moving in, there ing an impression of WILLS, REAL ESTATES ESTATE Susan E.Tucker FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public LAW 905 727-7775 Paul Knappett welcomes you to come Custom cabinets and built-ins. In-house design, manufacture and and view some of the world’s installation. most perfectly cut diamonds that are Residential and Commercial. sold exclusively at Knappett Jewellery (905) 716-7817 and see for yourself the absolute SUMMER brilliance and sheer beauty that CCOOOOLL SALE is found in each masterpiece. HOMPSO Quiet and T Funeral Home N 29 Victoria St., Aurora Wobble Free Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 Directors: Come see our 1500 sq. ft. 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Yonge Street passes considered a request and the Local tinctive atmosphere of and Castle Doan were For this reason alone, through a natural marsh from LACAC that the Architectural their community.” demolished to make way the areas stood in sharp land area. Old Yonge consultant carrying out Conservation Advisory The northeast quad- for Our Lady of Grace visual contrast to the Street to the east was the five-year review of Committee (LACAC), rant of the old part of Church. commercial urban infra- built in the 19th century the official plan be now known as the Aurora town contains some of In January, 1983, structure in the historic to provide safe passage instructed to expand the Heritage Committee, Aurora’s oldest houses, LACAC prepared a report downtown core. around the area. review to include a com- have been attempting to she said, and is in an on planning considera- The LACAC report The report suggested ponent dealing with a get a heritage district area where homeowners tions for the redevelop- related to controlling that steps be taken to heritage area. recognized within parts already have taken a ment of the Yonge Street urban development in preserve the topography Council directed staff of Aurora. strong interest in restor- corridor, as a result of a the two areas and sug- of the area as part of the to work with LACAC, the They're still working ing and refurbishing their series of studies on the gested planning consid- natural heritage of the Economic Development on it…but they are get- properties. Yonge and Wellington erations to upgrade and town and that steps be Committee and the ting closer. “Other parts of Aurora Street corridors initiated embellish the suburban taken to acquire addi- Community Core sub- One meeting with res- could ecome Heritage jointly by LACAC and the strips so they could bet- tional parkland area to committee to define the idents has already been Cnservation Districts as Aurora and District ter integrate into the fab- maintain physical and heritage area. held, a second is well, but it is important to Historical Society in the ric of the town. visual access to the val- On May 13, 2003, planned next Monday. start with an area which spring of 1982. The report suggested ley beyond. council considered a It was agreed that a is relatively smal and The series was the area north of Maple Restriction of building report from LACAC rec- meeting be convened where interest already is intended to identify her- Street to beyond Aurora heights, especially on ommending the heritage with the residents of evident,” she said. itage elements, which Heights Drive should be the west side of Yonge district include the area Centre Street, Catherine In May, 1973, Norm contribute to the unique largely residential. Street was suggested. In between Maple Street Street, Maple Street, Jolly, then president of character of Aurora, and By allowing residen- addition a trail system and Centre Street from Spruce Street, Fleury the Historical Society, to suggest considera- tial development to pre- linking Yonge Street with Yonge Street to the CN Street and a few on urged the designation of tions for their preserva- dominate, the tendency Fleury Park, and the railway tracks. Yonge Street to explore a downtown Yonge Street tion and enhancement. for strip commercial greater park system of On June 18, 2003, proposal to establish a as a heritage area. The area along Yonge development would be the town was suggested. LACAC members dis- designated heritage area He expressed concern Street between Aurora lessened resulting in it In June, 2001, council cussed in detail the in their community. over the increasing rate Heights Drive and being directed to the received a consultant's approach that should be At last week’s council of destruction of older Orchard Heights Blvd. downtown core. report on an urban given with respect to meeting, members were buildings. had emerged as an area A number of small- design review of the establishing a heritage advised the meeting will He stressed that the of suburban sprawl. scale existing buildings, Heritage Resource Area conservation district in be held at 7.30 p.m. older buildings, especial- It had a mirror image mostly of a residential in the older part of the historic area of the September 27th in Our ly homes, help to give at the south of the nature, exist in the area Aurora. downtown. Lady of Grace Church the community its dis- Historic Business District north of Maple Street to The report recom- Members identified a Lynett Hall for residents tinctive character and between Cousins Drive north of Mark. mended design princi- number of points that of the district. provide new residents and Henderson Drive. It was suggested they ples and streetscape should be considered as The meeting will be a with important links with Both areas were sub- be restructured for resi- guidelines for the down- part of the process follow-up to one held last the past. ject to a special type of dential and limited com- town business area, resi- including meetings with September at Hillary He noted that the commercial development mercial use. dential neighbourhoods groups of property own- House. town's official plan related to the perceived A number of grand old and entrances and gate- ers prior to a general “Establishing a included a section that needs of the period. Both homes and 19th century ways. public meeting. Heritage Conservation residences of historic ends of Yonge Street buildings were located in At an October, 2001, Michael Seaman, an District could prove to be significance would be were rural approaches to the block between LACAC meeting, staff Aurora resident who is a an important tool in catalogued and it would the town until after the Catherine Street and were requested to obtain heritage planner in shaping future develop- be town policy to encour- Second World War. Maple Street. Some of information on heritage Markham, attended the ment,” Diane Fergueson, age their retention with In the early 1950s the buildings had been districts from other meeting to provide the chair of the Aurora suitable institutional or they became the focus of demolished, while oth- municipalities and to committee with guidance Heritage Committee said commercial use. growing development ers survived. have a representative based on similar projects in a letter to the resi- At that time the pro- pressures. It was stressed that it from Markham attend in Markham. dents. “Our goal should posed area for designa- These pressures led was important that a a meeting to provide Mr. Seaman has also not be to create another tion included Hillary to a number of commer- sense of neighbourhood details of the been invited to Monday’s layer of bureaucacy, but House, Horton Place, the cial enterprises servicing surrounding these Markham heritage meeting. homes be maintained in order to reinforce the image of the town as a Aurora Diggers capture historically significant Northwood Mortgage Ltd. and mature community. Kelly Malehmir Of special concern was Hillary House, a 416-417-8838 league championship www.northwoodmortgage.com/kellymalehmir national historic site. the game with two runs in into the gold game and, for It was also suggested The North York Best Great for Debt Consolidation! the first and there was no the second time, met Ter m Rates* Women's league playoffs that buildings in the area Second Mortgages were held in Newmarket looking back from that Whitby. should be small in scale 5 Year 4.95% Available from point. Chelsae Lumley was 3.750% and the first place Aurora to harmonize with exist- 7 Year 5.37% Variable Mortgages starting at Diggers were ready to Aurora added two in the the winning pitcher in the ing buildings on the 1.45% for the first 6 Months! 10 Year 5.73% *rates subject to change without notice defend their title. third with Alyson Murphy gold game going 5 innings Yonge Street corridor to some conditions apply Defend it they did, put- and Larisa Weissberger with five strikeouts. ting a Whitby team away each crossing the plate and McDonald came in for twice to capture the top Aurora added one more in relief in the sixth inning and honours in the event. the fourth and two in the added four strikeouts. In the first game Aurora sixth to give them a 7-0 win. Offensively again, defeated Markham 5-2. Again, McDonald Cribbett, Weissberger and Aurora started off the pitched the win, going McDonald led the Aurora bottom of the first inning seven innings with 12 bats with two hits each, with a run and never strikeouts and allowing only while Murphy, Jenn Kates looked back. two hits. and Mandy Ince each con- In the second, Aurora Cribbett and tributed singles to the win- scored four more runs to Weissberger were hot on ning effort. solidify their lead and even- the bats with three hits a When the dust had set- tually the win. piece while Amanda Piron, tled, Aurora was on the Markham did not get on Alyson Murphy and right side of a 7-5 score. the scoreboard until the McDonald contributed two The coaching staff con- sixth inning where an error apiece to the cause. sisted of Cheryl Thompson, and a couple of hits scored Since Aurora was unde- Bob Cribbett, Dale Doige their two runs. feated they marched right and Barry Lumley. Kaylee McDonald pitched the win going seven innings, recording 13 strikeouts, and allowing only three hits. Offensively Kathryn Cribbett and McDonald each had two hits for the Water Softening, Purification, winners. Filtration & Sterilization Units In the second game, Aurora got its first look at the Whitby Eagles. Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. Again Aurora started www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 - 17 Tenders let for centre, complex Aurora Council has bid was below the version mats and storage. mats and storage facility. approved tenders to get approved budget of The alternative pool The arena portion of construction underway on $300,000. system, known as Myrtha, the facility should be fin- the controversial seniors’ The second contract is constructed of plated ished by next August. centre and new recreation award was for the con- aluminum panels with a Councillor Damir complex. struction of the recreation bottom liner. Staff contact- Vrancic noted the reduc- It had previously been complex, for which eligible ed other municipalities tion in the tender bid from agreed that the contract for contractors were pre-quali- using the system and all the approved amount and the construction of the sen- fied. Five firms submitted comments received were asked if this would result in iors’ centre would be car- bids ranging from complimentary. a smaller debenture debt ried out in two parts, pre- $16,595,000 to Additional cost for the than originally proposed grading of the site south of $18,455,000. Myrtha system was and was told the original the Town Hall and actual The contract was $100,000 which was estimate will remain for the construction. awarded to Bondfield approved by council. first four months when it Council authorized the Construction, the low bid- Ice conversion mats will be known if there are calling of bids for the pre- der, with a bid well below will permit staff to place an unknown circumstances to grading in July. the approved budget of insulated wood floor over affect the cost. Four firms submitted $18,600,000. the existing ice surface at After being assured bids with prices ranging As part of the tender- any time of the year to that the contract bid from $239,000 to $512,000 ing package the contrac- accommodate alternative included everything council with the contract being tors were asked to provide events. Council approved had requested, the con- awarded to the low bidder, alternative costing for the the extra expenditure of tract was approved unani- Gentile Construction. The pool system and ice con- $175,000 to include the mously. Klees ousted

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At a recent Aurora Senior Centre open house, members participated in a plethora of activities. Top photo, Ron Googh lines up a shot during a friendly game of pool, while Richard Galata, cen- tre photo, and Al White, bottom photo, concen- Toronto Centre for the Arts (5040 Yong trate during a game of cribbage. Seniors’ big proj- ect currently is fund-raising for their new home, Box Office or Ticketmaster planned to be built in the front yard of the Aurora Town Hall. Auroran photos by David Falconer 416.870.8000 18 - AURORAN, Week of September 21, 2004 Sunrise readies for its official opening The former Aurora the social centre for ment home, Sunrise of golf club property consist- lion as the Highlands club An OMB pre-hearing Highlands Golf Clubhouse Aurora, has long gone and Aurora, has taken its place. ing of the clubhouse and had gone into receiver- to define the issues was on Golf Links Drive just in its place an attractive, In 1997 ClubLink two 18-hole courses at an ship. scheduled but was post- west of Yonge Street, once four-storey, 78-unit retire- Corporation purchased the auction sale for $6.95 mil- In spite of consider- poned as ClubLink sub- able opposition and an mitted another application offer to sell the clubhouse to the town for a four- to the town for $4.8 mil- storey, 78-unit retirement lion, which the town reject- home to be operated by ed, the clubhouse was Sunrise Assisted Living, a demolished in September, well-established operator 1998. of retirement homes. Clublink submitted It was also proposed plans to build a seven- that the retirement home storey, 195-unit condo- property stand on its own. minium and a fast food A public information restaurant on the club- meeting was held to pres- house site. ent the new proposal and Citizens and council in general it was well members expressed con- received by the residents cern about the piecemeal and received a green light planning of the area and from council. the potential traffic prob- Council agreed to lems if the proposed support the ClubLink pro- development was allowed posal at the OMB hearing, to proceed. provided the Board order Then in February, be withheld until an agree- 2001, ClubLink submitted able site plan had been a revised proposal for a signed and the Board seven-storey, 184-unit ruled accordingly. retirement home with a With the final hurdle clubhouse to be located being met with the signed on the western part of the site plan agreement, it ground floor. wasn't long before con- A public planning struction started on the meeting was held in Sunrise retirement home. October that year to con- In July, officials held a sider the revised proposal. small ceremony opening Again, residents several model suites for expressed concern about public viewing. density of the complex, Sunrise of Aurora is traffic problems, property now planning an official Glorious home for senior citizens, Sunrise of Aurora on Golf Links Drive, prepares for its devaluation of adjacent opening Thursday, Sept. official opening. More than 70 units are available to area’s seniors and officials report many of them residential homes, buffer- 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. and the ing, loss of privacy and old clubhouse is but a have already been booked. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace lack of parking facilities. memory. CLASSES • SEMINARS • WORKSHOPS • COURSES DirectoryDirectory

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