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Vol. 4 No. 39 Week of July 20, 2004 905-727-3300 Larry Allison CAO resigns Larry Allison, Aurora's Chief deputy-clerk in 1986, when the Administrative Officer, resigned Town shared office space with the his position Thursday. Yo rk Region Board of Education He will finish working with the on Wellington Street West. Town of Aurora August 13 and He became Town Clerk in take over as CAO of the Town of 1991, then Corporate Services Innisfil later that month. Director in the mid-90s, before Staff and councillors alike were assuming the top spot in 1999. stunned by the sudden announce- At that time he took over as ment from the man who has Acting CAO when the position worked in various departments in became vacant after Marc Neeb Aurora for 22 years. accepted a position with Magna Allison, 42, however, views the International. change as "going home". Allison moved his family from He was born in Bradford and Innisfil to Aurora in 1997. was living in Innisfil before moving "What I have enjoyed about this to Aurora in the 90s. job," he said, "is the way Aurora Council was expected to deal has been able to control its growth. with a temporary replacement for "There is no uncontrolled devel- the town's top job at a private opment here, no sprawl," he said. meeting Tuesday night. "Aurora is a wonderful place to Mayor Tim Jones said it's live; I hear that all the time." unlikely the position would be per- Being a part of the town's manently filled before November. development "has been incredi- "This is a shock to me," he said, ble", he said. "and I'm sorry to see him go." Mayor Jones noted several Speculation that a "dysfunc- major projects underway - among tional" council led to the resigna- them a new recreational complex Reminiscing tion was denied by Allison. and a new seniors' centre - will While he admitted it had been continue in spite of the job change. More than 300 were on hand Saturday night as the Aurora Soccer Club celebrated its 50th an "interesting six months" (the "I was asked to provide a refer- anniversary of operation in town. Benny Steenhorst, right, who has belonged to the club age of this edition of council), he ence for Larry," he said. "I didn't since 1958, shares old photos and stories with Angela and Peter Bowker of Aurora. Town of said his decision was not based on want to; I wanted to keep him, and Aurora Mayor Tim Jones made a presentation to current president Jim Ritchie during the that. that, in itself, is a reference." evening’s activities to acknowledge the historical event, held at the clubhouse on Industrial He will oversee a community A town reception is being Parkway South. In its half-century lifetime, the club has had only seven presidents. that covers a much larger area planned in his honour August 13. than Aurora, and is constantly Auroran photo by Ron Wallace defending itself from next-door neighbour Barrie, the city which has already annexed some of Raucous residents attack council Innisfil on two occasions. Innisfil council consists of a By DICK ILLINGWORTH Jones noted that council had pre- He said councillors were aware The speakers during Open mayor and eight councillors, simi- pared a resolution, which was of concerns and requested the Forum and the majority of delega- lar to Aurora, but it has in place a After two well attended public available to the public, based on delegates to speak to the points tions repeated much the same ward system because of its size. meetings in which several resi- comments and concerns heard at covered in the resolution or intro- concerns as had been heard dur- Five communities make up dents expressed their strong earlier public meetings. duce new information. Please see page 12 Innisfil, including Stroud, Lefroy, opposition and concerns to a pro- Gilford, Cookstown and Alcona. posed transmission line to Hydro Allison joined the Aurora staff in One officials, it was Aurora Annual hoedown ready to rock 1982 and was promoted to Council's turn to face their wrath. At least two Aurora groups, and Also benefitting from the event Back by popular demand is this Last Tuesday night, the council a project that was born in Aurora, will be the Bereaved Families of year’s Prospector’s Raffle which chamber was jammed with con- will benefit from this year’s annual Yo rk Region; Big Brothers Big features more than $85,000 cerned citizens who spoke during “Wild, Wild West” Magna Hoedown. Sisters of York Region; Canadian in prizes, including a 2005 Open Forum and as delegations The event is scheduled to take Mental Health Association Ð York Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor to oppose planned construction place Saturday, September 18, at Region Branch; Community Home Coupe, vacation travel and six cash of a 235-kilovolt line on an exist- the Magna Corral on Wellington Assistance to Seniors; Newmarket prizes. ing hydro corridor. Street East in Aurora. Soccer Club; Pathways for Meanwhile, the extravaganza, The message was clear: no Among the groups selected to Children;Youth and Families of York that attracts more than 3,000 annu- new power lines over people. receive proceeds are the Aurora Region; and York Region Food for ally, has been granted an exemp- It was a noisy crowd with Minor Hockey Association and the Learning. tion to the noise bylaw. applause, interjections and Aurora Skating Club. The hoedown was created by Aurora Council agreed to their shouting as people expressed The Community Safety Village Frank Stronach more than 16 years request last week. their opinions and concerns, and of York Region, a soon-to-be com- ago when it was introduced as Activities, which begin at 5 p.m. at one point Mayor Tim Jones pleted project in Whitchurch- “Frank’s Fiesta” and has raised mil- and continue until midnight, include threatened to recess the meeting Stouffville, which was launched in lions of dollars for local charities a Texas-style barbeque dinner, pro- and eject the worst offenders Aurora a number of years ago, will and not-for-profit organizations. fessional entertainment, dancing, unless order was restored. also receive a share of the pro- Hoedown tickets are $60 each live country music and square LARRY ALLISON Before the meeting started ceeds. and will go on sale soon. dance calling. LENARD LIND L.H.LIND REALTY INC. 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Registration Santa Claus Parade, 6 p.m. Thanksgiving, 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (8:30 a.m.) and start of Run (10 a.m.) at Sheppard's **** Bush Soccer Fields on Industrial Parkway South. - With files from Info Aurora Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Register online for the Aurora Run, Site 2, at Thursday of each month at The Rising Sun Temple, www.terryfoxrun.org. 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7:30. For further infor- OCTOBER 20 DAMIR VRANCIC mation contact Bob Butler at [email protected] Aurora Seniors head to the Stratford Festival to or 905-713-3314. see the Cole Porter musical "Anything Goes". Lunch LAW OFFICE **** at the Walper Terrace Hotel. Depart the Aurora Entrepreneurs. Network marketing is available in Community Centre at 9 a.m. returning about 6:30 BUSINESS LAW, Aurora. Aurora-Business.com meets Wednesdays at p.m. Cost is $93 for members, $98 for non-mem- REAL ESTATE, 7.15 a.m. Group meets at Timberlane on Vandorf bers. Call 905-727-2816 to reserve. 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We bought the service for our Town Park. 7-9 p.m. weather permitting. subscribers as soon as it was available along with AUGUST 4 Bundles the equipment to place local messages on it. Like Concert In The Park: Erick Traplin, children’s enter- the Auroran, OnCable17 provides local business tainer. Town Park 7-9 p.m. weather permitting. people the opportunity to promote their services AUGUST 11 and compete with the bigger companies in Toronto Lynn Philip Hodgson, Author. "Uncovering Secrets Pay TV of Camp 'X' - The World War II Spy Training Camp that can use the large newspapers, radio and on the Shores of Lake Ontario", speaks to Aurora television stations. Probus Club, 10 a.m. Aurora Legion. **** Pay Per View The interactive guide which enables you to “talk to Concert In The Park: Bennie & The Jets. Town Park your tv” by requesting more information about 7-9 p.m. weather permitting. times, plots and performers might be here but it AUGUST 16 was OnCable that pioneered the electronic tv guide. Aurora Seniors visit Roy Thompson Hall for the WiFi 16th Annual Royal Bank Seniors' Jubilee Concert. Cost is $64 for members, $69 for non-members. Call Want to know more? 905-727-2816 to reserve. Please call 905-727-1981 or visit www.aci.on.ca SEPTEMBER 8 wOOt Cameron Hastings, President, Magna Services Inc., "Fair Enterprise - The Magna Story", speaks to Aurora Probus Club, 10 a.m. Aurora Legion. SEPTEMBER 8-16 Treasure Hunt It's an East Coast Adventure for Aurora Seniors where they visit interesting sites in Halifax, Lunenburg, Peggy's Cove, Cabot Trail and the Bay of Fundy. Call the Seniors Centre for details at 905- Community TV 727-2816. In Aurora and North Richmond Hill for Cable TV, Internet, Data and more SEPTEMBER 11 From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. enjoy a Candlelight Tour of Homes to raise funds for Hillary House. Visit six pri- AURORAN, Week of July 20, 2004 - 3 Rogers Video will replace Burger King Residents of Aurora, The now empty building especially students from Dr. is soon to have a new ten- G. W. Williams Secondary ant. School, will remember the Rogers Video will open Burger King located at the there soon, and the compa- corner of Dunning Avenue ny won approval from and Yonge Street for many Aurora Council to make years and its recent unex- some sign changes to the pected closing. exterior of the structure.

Aurora Rotary boosts cyclists It was a bit out of their The adventure ended July & August way, and they were a bit at the summer camp late, but a bike parade Sunday. Graystones Greek Salad from Toronto to Lake A number of Aurora Rousseau found its way Rotarians were on hand into Aurora Saturday to greet the cyclists Chicken-Vegetables Stir Fry afternoon. Saturday, including OR And it was to the bik- President Frank Mete, Salisbury Steak with ers’ benefit. and Aurora Mayor Tim mushroom sauce The project, called 200 Jones. Miles For 200 Smiles, is Jones handed out OR aimed to raise funds to Town of Aurora pins to Crisp Fried Shrimps send children with cancer the participants. with red linguine to Camp Oochigeas. Camp Oochigeas, Aurora Rotary and located near Rosseau, is OR Rotarian Vic Priestly put a privately funded resi- Schnitzel on Focaccia together enough money dential camp for children with fries to send two youngsters to with cancer. the summer camp. It celebrates its 21st The project was spon- year of operation this Lemon & Raspberry Sorbet sored by the Brampton- summer. $ 95 Heart Lake Rotary Club This year, the camp plus taxes and supported by more will offer three, two-week 19. than 20 other clubs in the sessions to more Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5-8 pm district, including Aurora. than 200 children, (In-House Only) About a dozen cyclists ages six to 19. left the Hospital for Sick Children at 8 a.m. Saturday and met local Rotarians at Rotary Park GET on Gurnett Street shortly GET before 1 p.m. They were joined by several local cyclists who BBIIKKIINNIISSIIZZEEDD!! picked up the tour and Cyclists, Rotarians and allows children with headed north. interested bystanders cancer to attend Last year, when the milled around Aurora’s summer camp. project was inaugurated, Rotary Park on Gurnett Auroran photos by more than $62,000 was Call today Street Saturday as a Ron Wallace raised. 200 Miles For 200 forfor aa FREE Smiles bike fundraiser consultation came through town on (905)(905) 751-1676 its way to Lake Rousseau. One of the participants was Auroran Rotarian Colin McCreesh, (above, right) who was wel- comed by Aurora % • Lose up to 7 lbs/week Rotary president Frank 21for ON MOTHER/DAUGHTER REGISTRATION • No prepackaged foods 50 off % WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION CENTRES Mete. Fund-raiser 50 or betterOFF ALL REGISTRATION 14799 Yonge St., Aurora • One-on-one support 4- AURORAN, Week of July 20, 2004

Poor Richard Politician’s still in Dick

Local politics is a funny game, As it developed over the years; It used to be an honour to serve, But now it brings just tears! -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

On occasion some oldtimers ask why I didn't run for council during the last election, or if I miss being in public office. It's nice to be remembered, but running for politics again is the furthest thing from my mind. Oh, I must admit the old adrenalin starts to flow at election time or when I get furious about something done or left undone at Aurora or York Regional Councils, but then, thanks to The Auroran, I have my Bouquets and Brickbats. Then, too, I remember the hard work in trying to serve Tennis, anyone? the never-ending demands of the citizens, mostly new- comers, who left the big city for the quiet of the coun- These Aurora tennis players were members of the Aurora Tennis Club years ago, and it was located try, only to want the same services they left behind. then, as it is now, at McMahon Park in downtown Aurora. We don’t know when the photo was taken, but There was a big change in being Mayor of Aurora dur- we know who’s in it...with the exception of the lad, top row, left. Beside him are Tracy Barrager and Pat ing the period 1969 - 1973 compared with my second Davies. In the middle row, left to right, are Ted Marston, Sam King, Steve Mills, Ron Geddes and Gerry term 1982-85. Howl. Ladies at the front, left to right, include Bev Smith, Mary Adams, Betty Holman and June Adams. During the first term I had a full-time job in the By the way, thanks to the dozens of people who responded to the Sisman Shoes photo a couple of Department of Trade and Industry at Queen's Park and weeks ago. Several called and said, “hey, I’m in that picture”. Perhaps we’ll run it again and fill in a few I was much younger. For the second term I was a full- of the names. time Mayor, having retired from Queen's Park. While we had our problems in the early 70s period, the citizens were much more understanding and there was some pleasure in being able to serve. Letters to the Editor As the Chief Magistrate for the municipality, the mayor was considered one of the leaders of the community. The town was small enough then that on a Saturday I could do a complete tour of the town, meeting towns- people along the way and listening to their concerns, Yet another megamall comments and suggestions. I used to carry a little tape recorder and make notes for myself of what I had heard or what I observed so that I could take follow-up action. At the time I was known as the "Memo Mayor". for car-crazed society Then you didn't go into local politics for the money as To the editor, cars and drive 10 or even 50 density townhouses when the annual honorarium was just a pittance to what kilometres to get to the near- redeveloping surrounding councillors and the head of council now receive at both It is indeed unfortunate est megamall, than to go streets. the local and regional levels. that only one person showed downtown. 3) Get rid of Yonge Street “Aurora’s The second term from 1982 to 1985 was much more up to the public planning There are three strategies traffic. If there were fewer cars Community Newspaper” difficult. meeting to oppose the new to help save our downtown. In to deal with, and if on-street Published weekly by The The town had grown considerably and Aurora had lost shopping mall. no particular order they are: parking were allowed all day Auroran Publications Inc. At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 some of its small town feeling. I was not available or else 1) Resist the incursion of on both sides of the street, Aurora, L4G 1G3 It was no longer possible to cover the town on a I would have been there also. these mega stores. It can be the street would regain some Owner & Publisher Saturday morning and meet the people in the same The Wal-Marts and Home done as demonstrated of its old town feel. This can Rosemary Schumaker way. Depots of the world take recently in Vancouver where be done as I've said before, Editorial Not only that but after my years at Queen's Park, I was away a lot of jobs and bank- a Wal-Mart was recently by trading Industrial Parkway Ron Wallace thinking more like a bureaucrat rather than a politician. rupt a lot of businesses from denied a building permit on to the Region, in return for the Dick Illingworth Looking back over the years, I realize as mayor, I did a very wide area around these very grounds. stretch of Yonge Street Photography everything wrong. them, destroying old town 2) Increase the residential between Industrial Parkway David Falconer I never received a free trip anywhere, nor did I get cores, and they are very envi- density of the downtown core. in the south and St. Johns in Display Advertising ronmentally destructive. The merchants need more the north. Bob Ince invited to hockey games, dinner at a fine restaurant, or Diane Buchanan have developers knocking at my door with campaign Jobs and businesses die customers. With outlying peo- Industrial Parkway can be because in our car-crazed ple less willing to come into widened and made more Production expenses or any of the other perks that now seem to be Cynthia Proctor taken for granted. society we are more likely to town in favour of the mega navigable, and Yonge Street [email protected] In fact, when I went to Sweden in 1984 with a friend- get in our cars and drive 10 or malls, we need to build in new can be made more pedestri- All Departments ship party to reconfirm the twinning of Aurora with even 50 kilometres to get to residential within convenient an friendly. 905-727-3300 the nearest megamall, than Leksand, I paid my own way. walking distance. Increase Classifieds to walk to the local merchant. height allowances on Yonge Darryl Moore 905-727-7128 The only cost to the taxpayers was for a calf skin, [email protected] donated by Collis Leather, but emblazoned with the All the smaller businesses Street, and push for higher Aurora within that radius lose busi- Facsimile Machine town crest for presentation to the Leksand Council. ness as a result, often result- 905-727-2620 In general, I enjoyed my years as a school trustee, ing in job losses, and some- Seeks restrictions E-Mail councillor, regional councillor and mayor and have no times even whole business- Advertising Department regrets, except that my mother, possibly the most polit- To the editor, ing to walk her early [email protected] es. ical person I ever knew, never lived long enough to see enough to avoid noisy Additionally the environ- Editorial Department me hold elected office. When is Aurora fireworks but when they [email protected] ment is damaged because of Council going to start are being set off from 6 Whatever love I have for politics I owe to her. our car-crazed society. Editorial policy I was never interested in running for federal or provin- getting tough with retail- p.m. onwards for days on I was in a local merchant ers and customers end you can imagine Opinions expressed by colum- cial politics, although I had been approached on sever- shop on Yonge Street yester- nists, contributors and letter al occasions, as I loved the independence of municipal around setting off fire- we’ve had some very writers are not necessarily day, and overheard the fellow works? fraught walks over the those of the Auroran. Letters politics, and I couldn't see myself being tied down by talking to his banker.The con- must include name and phone party discipline. I’d like to see retail Canada Day holiday. number, although number will versation did not sound sales banned and fire- I think sales should not be published. Names may I don't have to get elected now to attend local or pleasant. be withheld assuming a com- works only at public dis- only be allowed to adults pelling reason to do so. Letters regional council as I attend as a member of the press These mega-stores will plays overseen by the at best and only on the may be edited or refused. All corps and try to convey the actions and decisions of contents protected by copy- slowly destroy downtown fire department. day of the display. council to the readers. right. Aurora. This past holiday No sales to anyone During some debates it can be very frustrating to sit Advertising policy Ironically, they will destroy weekend there were fire- under, say 19, like ciga- and listen without being able to express an opinion, Aurora despite the rapid works being set off from rettes, as hopefully by Publisher is not liable for slight although at times, I understand they can hear my mum- growth of this town because changes or typographical Thursday right through to this age they are more errors that do not lessen the blings at the council table. all the growth is in the outer Sunday evening, often responsible. value of an advertisement. After more than 40 years as a participant and an areas and designed for our Disputes must be brought before it was even dark. to the attention of the observer, local politics is still a funny game and more car-crazed society where we I walk a very high M. Hindle publisher prior to the power to those still active in it. are more likely to get in our strung dog and I am try- Aurora following edition. AURORAN, Week of July 20, 2004 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones GTA mayors and chairs hold second meeting

qualifications of immigrants and being able to hire anti-littering initiatives of our own. On Tuesday, July 6th, in the morning, the second them on their qualifications. Meetings such as these are tremendously benefi- meeting of all the mayors of municipalities located in Finally the group discussed future meetings. cial in coordinating municipal efforts and initiatives the Greater Toronto Area and chairs of the Regions The next one will be held in York Region in that otherwise might go nowhere. in this area as well as the mayor of Hamilton, who September. They are also very effective in getting the ear of has a specific interest in transportation issues, met Each municipality was asked to contribute $500 to both the Province and the Federal government. to discuss a number of issues of common focus. enable the part-time services of an administrative We are asking that representatives of both the In a follow-up from our first meeting, we were staff support person to prepare notifications, agen- Province and the Federal GTA caucus sit with us in advised that the Red Light camera and photo radar das, minutes, and arrange meeting logistics. Other the future. issue was still under review by the Province. required meeting expenses would be covered as well. We also received a letter from the Premier of It is anticipated that there would be six meetings If you see something in this column that you wish Ontario who indicated to us commitments on dedi- per year. to respond to, I welcome your comments, either cating two cents of the existing gas tax to municipal- In other business, the mayor of Oshawa asked that through the paper, to the Town Hall by mail - Box ities for public transit as well as increasing the we discuss the creation for a GTA wide Anti-Littering 1000, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at provincial share of public health costs from 50 per strategy, in that many of us have already launched [email protected] cent to 75 per cent by 2007. The Province is also reviewing the Municipal Act with the goal of ensuring that municipalities have greater autonomy and flexibility to meet our needs. Cathy’s The Province has also committed to consult with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario on legis- lation and regulations that affect municipalities. Corner We then heard an interesting presentation from the staff of the Region of Halton and the City of Toronto on the '311' phone service being petitioned by a number of municipalities across Canada for Catch the caffeine excitement implementation. This is a service to all residents to enable anyone There is a reason why Aurora has so many donut fresh cup of coffee so that she can sniff it. to dial 311 for any municipal information that they shops: Coffee. The rest of us cannot bring coffee that close to our lips need. Somewhere around 600 A.D., an Ethiopian goat herder without hearing voices. This concept is working in places like New York noticed that his goats got excited after eating coffee We know what it's like to be so driven that we crunch City and Chicago but it requires an extensive amount berries. spoonfuls of instant coffee on the way to the drive-thru. of telephone switching work and one of the issues is You can see why someone came up with the idea of That's how we manage to multi-task the laptop, the cell who will pay for this work. testing it on humans, huh? phone and the make-up bag, and still be first out of the box It also requires a reorganization of how municipal- The results were exciting enough to interfere with a when the light turns green. ities currently disseminate their information into a churchgoer's ability to sit through Sunday Mass, so in We don't sweat the small stuff, and we don't sweat the Rome, coffee got a reputation as "devil's brew". big stuff. We percolate our way through all of it. process that enables this system to function. But all that changed when Pope Clement VIII asked for We think sleep is a symptom of caffeine deprivation. The use of cell phones also has to be understood a cup of coffee. We own coffee mugs that should come with wheels, and in this process, for as it was realized during the 9/11 He immediately blessed the coffee, rescuing caffeine bedside coffee makers with built-in alarm clocks...for the disaster, Canadians in New York who dialed 911 dur- craving Catholics from eternal damnation. coffee. ing this time reached Canadian emergency operators Given that coffee is cheap, widely available and legal, They don't scream, buzz or play music, but they make from where their phone systems were based and not it's not surprising that 3,300 cups of coffee are consumed waking up…possible. New York emergency operators. worldwide - each second! That makes coffee one of the We like walking as if we have a built-in pogo stick. After this presentation, the mayors and chairs dis- world's largest industries - second only to oil. How can you get to work on time if you can't leap tall cussed a number of current issues including the But, please don't tell George Bush, or coffee-makers buildings in a single bound? impact of the recent Federal Election to which we might make his list of weapons of mass destruction. That's why the word "decaffeinated" strikes terror in the were unanimous in encouraging the Federal That would be tragic, because there is nothing like the hearts of coffee lovers. Government to live up to the commitments of their aroma of fresh brewed coffee. Unfortunately, the fumes My mother-in-law speaks with a Croatian accent, so "New Deal" which was an integral part of their cam- are harmless. when she says "decaffeinated" it sounds like "de-coffee- paign platform. To catch the excitement, you have to do more than nated". I think she's the only one who says it right. This included a five cents per gallon fuel tax share inhale. My mother-in-law makes the most "exciting" Turkish for infrastructure. Drinking one cup is…a good start, but consuming it in Coffee in the world. The mayors and chairs did not get into any debate large quantities gives you superpowers. For those who aren't familiar with Turkish Coffee, think on where these funds would go and how they would You can put the car on the top shelf of the garage, dig Double Espresso laced with amphetamines. They banned be distributed as it is anticipated there will be con- your own well, and stay awake in the shower. it from the Olympics. siderable debate on this issue of which there will not Some of us think superpowers are a good thing. Apparently, the high-jumpers were landing in the wrong be unanimous agreement. Judging by the line-ups at every drive-thru in Aurora, make country, the skiers were breaking records going uphill, and We also touched on the Provincial budget and that most of us. We get as many as 45 hours extra sleep the figure skaters were still spinning during the closing cer- per year waiting in line for a fix. emonies. their gas tax commitment as already mentioned. Sure, there are people in Aurora who don't find it useful They don't sell Turkish Coffee at any of the coffee shops We discussed the need for consultation on to be able to jump-start their cars with their teeth. in Aurora. Pity. Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council, a People like my mother, who drink concoctions like alfal- Council that is striving for a voice on the manage- fa tea, wheat grass juice and tofu puree. Cathy welcomes e-mail at: ment and policy on immigration and the need for In fact, my mother is the only person I know who buys a [email protected] businesses in the GTA to be able to recognize the 6- AURORAN, Week of July 20, 2004 Letters to the Editor Enough Wal-Marts

By DICK ILLINGWORTH BOUQUETS to the owners of the Aurora Shopping in the area: reader Centre at Yonge and Murray Drive for proudly flying a large number of bright new Canadian flags from the rooftop of the many stores in the To the editor, (Wal-Mart) plus two other leave Aurora as they felt it Park”by Official Plan centre. It's a colourful sight and shows their large (boxes) buildings, was no longer the pretty, Amendment #30. faith in Canada. There is a Wal-Mart in not identified, and a 10- quiet town that had A large shopping mall Newmaket and one in screen theatre. attracted them in the first is not what was intended BRICKBATS to the history writer for another local news- Richmond Hill. Comments from the place. in the official plan. paper who wrote about the Red House Do we really need one people I met varied from This past year, an By adhering to the orig- and stated the historic home remains a in Aurora? anger and disbelief to applicant who wanted to inal designation the town private residence, when it has been an Over a two-week period extreme frustration with build 28 single residences would have the benefit of upscale restaurant, the Oakland Hall Inn, for the past sev- I dropped into 100 busi- the town planning. across from Magna was increased revenues and eral months. nesses leaving copies of a High density, rapid turned down. Why? the creation of new jobs developer’s application for development and water Because the town wanted without killing main street, BOUQUETS to the 1974 town council who appointed a rezoning at Highway 404 rationing were some of the higher density in that area. Aurora. citizens' committee to investigate the feasibility and Wellington. complaints. The subject lands at of operating a community lottery to raise much This proposal calls for a Two people told me 404 and Wellington are Betty Reid needed funds for increased recreational facili- mall with a retail store they were planning to designated “Business Aurora ties in Aurora. Maybe it's time to try it again!

BRICKBATS to those at the Town Hall for failing to real- ize the poor condition of the Vandorf Reader wonders why Sideroad, especially with all the current growth in the area and increased traffic. Reconstruction is planned for 2005 if council approves the capital budget, so get after them. we don’t seem to care BOUQUETS to Richard Galata on having a perfect crib- bage hand in a game at the Aurora Seniors’ To the editor, ness owners just don’t care, Canadian-made goods and graph on Page 4 of a factory Centre recently. The perfect hand, 29 points, is except for Mike Evans? services - the most direct and many employees of the when you have a Jack and three fives and the Re: Wal-Mart coming to Seems strange to me providers of government now defunct T. Sisman Shoe top deck card is the fourth five which matches town? (Auroran, July 6) this apparent lack of interest revenue. Company Limited. the Jack. in strengthening consumer That is if any such retail- But this is more than Is it really possible that interest in Canadian-owned er can be found today. just a local problem. BRICKBATS to those at Queen's Park for allowing the Aurora residents and busi- retailers of exclusively Rather fitting the photo- It appears to have its Norm Gardner fiasco on the Toronto roots in one of the following Police Services Board to continue, as it or a combination of all three: could be months before it's settled. In the Kean takes exception to letter absence of competitive spir- it; couldn’t care less attitude; meantime, the board has become completely dysfunction- To the editor, informed everyone that if a his facts before writing such over-reliance on govern- al resulting in the decision not to renew Police Chief Julian street was ever going to be a meaningless letter of ment. Fantino's contract on a 3-3 vote. I was highly amused named after me please go to totally inaccurate facts. Come on, Canadians. when I read Mr. Brown's let- the Legion and look at the Perhaps he could check BOUQUETS to the Under 12 Aurora Stingers Soccer ter to The Auroran last week. Veterans List and select, the past term of council and Wake up. Your present jobs Team, or the Boys of 92, on their 16-day trip to Mr. Brown seems to have instead, the name of a per- it will back up my state- may be next to go. England, that will take them to the grassroots me confused with current son who fought and perhaps ments. Ontarians especially. of soccer. The trip has been in the planning councillors who have streets died to give us our freedom stages for almost two years and will include named after them or per- that we cherish today. Nigel Kean W. John Trusler many exhibition games and traditional sightseeing. haps those councillors who I also stated that there Aurora Richmond Hill were defeated in the last are many volunteers who BRICKBATS to those at Town Hall for trying to election who also had have done so much for squeeze a month's work into a single streets named after them. Aurora without asking for Welcome back, Jane During the last term of anything in return. council meeting. For July and August NATIONAL BANK council cancelled general committee council I chaired the Leisure I have always maintained OF CANADA meetings and scheduled only one council meeting, which Services Committee and that councillors are paid for Welcomes back Jane Holler, lasted almost five hours and some items of business managed to pass new what they do and should not Manager of Sales received little attention. guidelines for future street be self-gratifying by voting to and Service namings. name a street after them- Please contact Jane at BOUQUETS to Aurora's John Wilson for participating We, as a committee, selves. 905-727-3686 decided that a councillor I am not sure of Mr. for Financial Planning, in a 450-mile bicycle trek from Philadelphia to Investments, or Credit needs. Pittsburgh in August to raise awareness of the could only have a street Brown's reasons for his let- St. Andrews Centre, value of trees and raise funds for tree research named for him or her after ter as I have never consid- serving on council for two ered myself as a self-glorify- 2 Orchard Heights Blvd., Aurora and education. He is riding to raise funds for terms. ing councillor. the Canadian TREE (Tree Research and Education During the debate I Perhaps he should check Endowment) Fund. 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Aurorans were beginning to think they had been mysteriously transferred to Peterborough Sunday when a brief, but violent, cloudburst rolled through Aurora and district. And as usual, the intersection of Wellington Street East and Industrial Parkway North became the new town swimming pool, albeit briefly. Drainage facilities at that corner simply cannot keep up with heavy rains and motorists don their water wings to get through the intersection. This driver was taking no chances as he churned up gallons of water heading up down Industrial Parkway. Peterborough, by the way, is still drying out from a deluge of rain a week ago that flooded much of the city. Auroran photo by Rob Schuetze Letters to the Editor CRIMINAL Meeting: “bombast, bluff and bluster” DEFENCE To the editor, plex problem created by a ply removed. moraine" won the highest BAIL YOUNG provincial edict on the Oak It was not the adminis- vote. OFFENDERS If I had orchestrated Ridges Moraine. tration of the Town of The corrosive effects of last week's council meeting Two opinions had been Aurora that did that. It was this level of political calcu- WILLS, REAL the council. lation and manipulation ESTATES ESTATE about the proposed hydro requested from outside Susan E.Tucker lines to prove the point I legal consultants, at con- In the election, two continues. FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public made on Betty Pedersen's siderable expense, to guide weeks later, Councillor Last week Larry Allison 905 Aurora Cable Internet talk the municipality through the George Timpson, featured our Chief Administrative LAW 727-7775 show, I could not have done complicated legalities. in the media as a flip-flop Officer submitted his resig- a more perfect job. It was recommended artist, was defeated. nation. Delegations galore, a that "to save the town Homer Farsad who There can be no pro- crowd determined to hear harmless." the matter be spewed spite throughout fessional satisfaction in try- only what they wanted to discussed in camera. That his bid for the mayor's ing to steer a ship which is hear...shouting, jeering, is not what happened. chair, won thousands of being repeatedly detonated thunderous applause for The usual cast of char- votes...John West slid from within. Marianne Mulhern, B.A., B. Comm. every speaker, a carefully acters were rallied to come halfway down the ladder Sales Representative and the most vocal champi- Evelyn Buck crafted staff recommenda- to council as delegations. “Let me open new doors for you” tion set aside and another Ben Kestein, Al Wilson, ons of "protection of the Aurora written on the run by a Phyllis Morris, Homer (905) 727-1941 councillor...full of bombast, Farsad and his son and [email protected] bluff and bluster. others made passionate Coverage impresses 15004 Yonge Street It’s unlikely to persuade pleas for pure...the protec- To the editor, professional and first class Aurora, Ontario L4G 1M6 anyone of the merits of the tion of the Moraine as and accurate. cause and one clause is opposed to the legal rights The little paper that While the results were completely and absolutely of property owners within grew! not official until nearly corrosive to the interests of the area . Please let me express Monday midnight, The the homeowners whose Staff recommenda- my belated acknowledg- Auroran's Tuesday edition & Receive *$350.00 in properties abut the hydro tions, legal opinions, com- ment to the fine job of front page hit the streets corridor. mon sense...all were swept REBATES... news reporting by The showing Belinda Stronach Well, that's what they aside...another resolution Auroran, who I am sure celebrating a well * Replace your current furnaceR with a wanted and that's what was written on the run worked especially hard to deserved victory. High Efficiency ENERGY STAR¨ Furnace they got. and passed...supported by produce a June 29th edi- My congratulations to and receive a $350.00 Credit on But as a person elected everyone except the mayor tion. Belinda Stronach, 'an your Natural Gas Bill to give support where and Councillor John West. The reporting of the fed- Auroran', who will most needed and for best effect, Subsequently, the town eral election results of our certainly represent our O I have no confidence the has incurred legal bills of riding must have been a new riding with passion, interests of people in the $100,000, home owners real challenge. tenacity and conviction. Bayview-Wellington neigh- wishing to build such items Watching and waiting My congratulations to borhood have been served. as decks and sheds and for the results to come in Ron Wallace and the staff With a few small differ- pools in their yards were was not only a 'nail biter' at The Auroran; look out ences, the events of last required to make applica- but the making of a bit of Toronto Star (but please Tuesday were a repeat of tions to the committee of history for Aurora. don't ever make it as thick), 50% OFF other performances. adjustment, pay an exces- The national press had the little paper isn't so little! On October 23rd, in the sive fee for a hearing...wait us in the spotlight, but our middle of an election cam- weeks for appointments local media was not to be Al Wilson paign, a carefully crafted and generally have rights PATIO DOORS outdone, the coverage was Aurora recommendation came to which were theirs until that council to deal with a com- resolution passed just sim-

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MODEL BUILDERS (AURORA) LIMITED 59 INDUSTRIAL PKWY. S. AURORA 905-727-5661 RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL BUILDERS AND RENOVATORS SINCE 1956 Sunrise of Aurora officials Sarah Lidstone, Director of Sales & Marketing, and Heather Eaton, Executive Director, protect themselves from the summer heat as they announce the opening of the Home's model suites, while a patient Aurora Mayor Tim Jones awaits with his scissors to perform the usual ribbon cutting. The 78-unit building for senior citizens is located on Golf Links Drive, just west th of Yonge Street. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace 40 Anniversary SALE Where it all started... $40 OFF any water softener With the opening of the Regency Acres. ernment assistance, was applications poured in, with this ad (until July 31/04) new Sunrise seniors’ resi- At the time, Reeve formally opened June 20, resulting in another propos- dence imminent, Aurora is Evelyn Buck reported to 1971, by Lieutenant al call. SAVE $ ON CLEANING PRODUCTS AND INCREASE well served with accommo- council that if the plan was Governor Ross Macdonald Once again Wimpey THE LIFE OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD WATER EQUIPMENT dation for that august group approved, it would pave the with representatives of the Construction was success- 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. of citizens. way for the OHC project, three levels of government ful and in late 1971, OHC Aurora But the town wasn’t clear up the land, which in attendance. approved an application to Tel: (905) 727-6401 always as well blessed. had been the source of MP John Roberts, MPP build a six-storey, 60-unit In November, 1969, real- many citizen complaints, Bill Hodgson and Aurora senior citizens' rental unit. izing the lack of such facili- provide additional parkland Mayor Dick Illingworth It was to be built on ties, the Ontario Housing and increase assessment. brought greetings from their Orchard Heights Boulevard Corporation (OHC) issued Council approved the respective levels of govern- and connected to the origi- a proposal call for some proposal in principle, sub- ment. nal 22-unit facility. senior citizen housing in ject to a formal subdivision The Rev. Fred Hall of Nearby residents object- Aurora. proposal. Tr inity Anglican Church and ed to the six-storey building SUMMER The proposal called for Finally in late November, Father M. R. Lynett of Our as a high-rise. Objections CCOOOOLL SALE 22 apartment units and 10 1969, after months of nego- Lady of Grace Church ded- were also raised about the family units. It was to be the tiations OHC issued a pro- icated the building. utilitarian design of the first of such units to be built posal call. It invited Following the ceremony building, but under strict Quiet and in the municipality. landowners and contractors and traditional ribbon cut- OHC guidelines and financ- Aurora Council suggest- to submit proposals on land ting, there was a tour of the ing, there was little leeway. Wobble Free ed it be built on the former held or optioned to OHC for building and a reception at Finally the building was works department site on consideration. the Aurora Highlands Golf approved and constructed Come see our 1500 sq. ft. Wellington Street West, The closing date for the Club, ironically the site of and over the years many lighting showroom where the York Region proposal call was the latest seniors’ develop- Aurora senior citizens District School Board December 18, 1969, and ment in Aurora. enjoyed the facilities, the Education Centre is cur- Wimpey Construction was While there had been convenience of the St. $$ rently located. the successful bidder for a problems trying to obtain a Andrew's Shopping Centre 1100 ooffff ✁ Another possibility for site on Orchard Heights sufficient number of appli- across the street and the project came from a Boulevard at the north end cations from seniors to war- delightful park setting. with this ad proposal by Islandia of Machell Park. rant the construction of the For many, their bal- CALL FOR HOURS Development, as part of a Aurora's first senior citi- 22-unit facility, once it was conies offered the “best 220 INDUSTRIAL PKWY., S., AURORA residential subdivision for zen housing units, built opened and seniors saw seats in the house” for the lands located south of under a tri-level plan of gov- the facilities available, annual Aurora Horse Show. 905r841-2832 NOW’S THE TIME! To start thinking BRUCE CHAPPELL FRANK METE All - new 2004 models now in stock. about that new AVEO, EPICA, MALIBU MAXX & more kitchen for fall AURORA HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE 289 Wellington St. E. Aurora ¥ 905-727-4751 905-727-9444 SPORTS Page 10 Week of July 20, 2004

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If it happens today, it is not well publicized, but back in July, 1978, PRINCE, LADY DI INVITED TO AURORA the Stock Exchange. the illegal use of alcohol in the parks and other public places was a major problem for police, resulting in a major offensive against It was in August, 1991, when Aurora Council endorsed a rec- SPEED LIMITS OF THE PAST offenders. ommendation by Mayor John West to extend an invitation to the Then Police Chief Bruce Crawford told the regional police com- Prince and Princess of Wales to officiate at the opening ceremonies At almost every council meeting there is a resident or a del- mission that 122 liquor-related charges had been laid during the first of the new Town Hall during their visit to Ontario in late October. egation requesting lower speeds on residential streets and five days of the campaign. The Royal Couple planned to visit Toronto, Kingston and more and more stop signs and speed humps to slow down the During a rock concert on June 23rd at the Aurora Community Sudbury during their three-day visit to Ontario and West was hope- speeders, plus more police enforcement. Centre, 11 people were charged with liquor-related offences. ful they could squeeze the visit into their schedule. In May, 1903, speeds at which automobiles were allowed to The charges included drinking under age, drinking in a place Prince Charles and Lady Di made it to Ontario but not to Aurora. travel on city streets caused a hot debate in the Municipal other than a residence and having an open bottle of liquor in a car. Committee of the Ontario Legislature. The chief said that at many functions, young people leave the MOSS LAWSON It was proposed that the speed limit for automobiles be set event in the building to go out to their cars to get liquored up and at 10 miles an hour in cities, towns and villages and 15 miles then go back into the building and he vowed that the crackdown In February, 1992, Peter Taylor opened a branch of Moss an hour in the country. would continue in an effort to curb the illegal activities. Lawson and Company on Yonge Street in the building now occupied Some members of the committee argued for a speed limit of by the Housing Registry Office. six miles per hour, but others argued you might just as well ban BARGAINS GALORE It was one of five branches that Moss Lawson had in Ontario. automobiles. Established in 1923, Moss Lawson was one of 70 member com- As a compromise they settled on seven miles an hour in In April, 1987, the Aurora Rotary Club held its second annual panies on the Toronto Stock Exchange. the cities, towns and villages. auction at the Aurora Armouries, with hopes of raising $12,000 to It was a full service company dealing in investment management By 1904 the speed limit was 10 mph and there were com- $13,000 for community service projects. and advice to individuals and corporations. plaints about speeding motorists, even though it was pointed The club raised $9,000 at its first auction the year before. When first opened it was a very popular spot for local investors out any respectable horse could pass the auto. Articles up for grabs included a1983 Dodge Aries station wagon, and interested people as it was the first time they could go into a By April, 1919, another bitter battle was fought in the furniture, a Tandy computer, gas barbecue, horse riding lessons, a stockbroker's office, sit down and watch the ups and down of the Legislature with the motorists winning a victory by increasing radio and toys with auctioneer Pat Bruder volunteering his services. market as stock movements were shown on a screen directly from the speed limit to 20 in cities, towns and villages and 25 in the country. But as a concession to the anti-speed faction, the speed limit on curves and city corners was restricted to 10 miles per Hydro issue riles residents hour. had a right to speak and vided the information, From page 1 meeting he had ever continued to the delight of Councillor Nigel Kean attended. ing the public meetings - the crowd. asked the speaker if she A revised resolution was lack of adequate communi- It was at that point Jones knew and she replied she reviewed item by item and cation from Hydro One and stood up and called a assumed the switchboard endorsed by council mem- the town, health hazards Custom cabinets and built-ins. recess until order had been had transferred her call to bers with the exception of due to electric and magnet- restored. He once again the appropriate depart- Councillor Evelyn Buck. In-house design, manufacture and ic fields (EMF) and loss of pointed out that a town ment. Buck said the resolution installation. property values due to the bylaw limited speakers to Councillors John West was more sound than sub- proposed replacement of Residential and Commercial. five minutes and that only and Ron Wallace intro- stance, as Hydro One was transmission lines. council could waive those duced the motion and a government agency and Jenny Cooper of the provisions. Wallace failed to get an the resolution would have (905) 716-7817 Aurora branch of STOP Fusco started to direct immediate vote when he no effect on their action. (Stop Transmission Lines questions to the audience attempted to “call the ques- The adopted resolution Over People) said the but this was rejected by tion”. was to advise Hydro One branch now had 1,400 reg- Jones telling her to confine Councillor Morris said that Aurora council istered members. She her remarks to members of the resolution should be adamantly opposed the expressed concerns that council. She got around his stronger and follow the current proposals to Hydro One officials did not ruling by asking the audi- Markham position, and upgrade the electric power share the same concern ence to stand in support of suggested several amend- supply to York Region, and about the potential risks of the STOP position. ments. that in evaluating all alter- EMF as the residents. At that point Councillor Councillor Evelyn Buck natives, Hydro One ensure She said she was Morris joined Fusco at the objected claiming members no increased EMF risks are appalled at the way the podium to show illustrations of council had the opportu- imposed upon any existing issue had been handled as of the Hydro One proposal nity to review the original or future residents of it was necessary for citi- but council refused to give resolution but had no Aurora. zens to take action as there her permission to speak as opportunity to read pro- Earlier in the day, Hydro appeared to be complete a delegate and she posed amendments. One spokesman Gary indifference on the part of returned to her seat. Councillor Damir Vrancic Schneider told The Auroran council. The next delegate was said the citizens had done if the proposed line (230 She added that she did Josie Toporoski who themselves a great disserv- KV) was not constructed in not believe Hydro One was claimed that before pur- ice in attacking council the existing corridor, the searching for alternatives chasing her home 10 years members the way they had, line already there would but were merely going ago she had phoned the as council had listened to stay there. through the motions and town and had been told the them, and the citizens had “Corridors are too hard she asked council to adopt towers were to be removed prejudged them. to obtain,” he said, answer- a strong opposition like and the lines buried to He added council had ing a question of whether Markham, the region and make way for a trail system. said it would do everything Hydro One would sell the school board and to She added that several it could, not because of the land to developers. “We appoint a representative to of her neighours had been comments, but because might sell it, but it’s more the Markham Task Force. told the same thing or none council cared. likely we’d leave that line Bonnie Kraft said she of them would have pur- He was supported by (115 KV) there.” had serious concerns chased their homes. Councillor West who said about the transmission line In an attempt to find out that in his 25 years on and was glad council was which department had pro- council, this was the worst taking the issue seriously, but the town's prepared Stocks Bonds GIC’s resolution did not address the citizens' concerns with Mutual Funds RRSP’s regard to EMF and proper- ty values and she asked Barry M. Hill that it be strengthened. 2 Orchard Heights Blvd., Unit 16 Sue Fusco, spokesper- Aurora, ON L4G 3W3 son for the Markham STOP 905-726-1989 group, criticized council for www.edwardjones.com the five-minute time limit Member CIPF which would restrict her ability to speak and the requirement to provide new information. She said Hydro One had given notice in March but there had been no informa- tion provided by council and it was necessary for the citizens to take action. She repeated much of Quality Decks and Fencing the same information pro- vided at the two earlier Deck and Fence Power Washing and Restoration meetings regarding health ¥ Professional Home Improvements hazards and property val- ¥ Basements, Additions, Renovations ues. When she was Call for FREE ESTIMATE advised that her five min- Tel: (905) 726-3735 utes had elapsed and to Serving Aurora & Area conclude, she insisted she AURORAN, Week of July 20, 2004 - 13 Aurora Youth Soccer Club Scores and Standings

JUNE 30- Purple 3 (N. Jutha 2, M. Zawada 1) vs U14G-JUNE 29- Ginger 2 (A. Brewer 1, HOUSE LEAGUE RESULTS U10B STANDINGS Orange- Wallsavers Ltd 4 (A. McKay 1, C. Munn J. Fortune 1) vs Red 0; Kelly 0 vs Gold 1 U8B M/W- TBA TEAM W L T Pts 3); Gold 4 (N. Fattore 2, T. Sikura 1, T. Coll 1) vs (L. Kern 1); Champagne 4 (E. Dillon 1, E. U8B T/TH- JULY 1- Sage 6 (M. Cawfield 1, White 5 0 0 15 Royal- Dr. Orschel's Drillers 1 (M. McGolrick 1); Elliott 2, B. Montgomery 1) vs Royal 1 (J. S. Green 2, M. Walker 2) vs Forest 2 (T. Forest 4 1 0 12 Kelly- Dial Tone Communications 8 (B. Rivers 2, Montagano 1); Yellow 4 1 0 12 Abushinov 1, C. Gelev 1); Teal 6 (A. King 2, K. Blaser 5, B. Rival 1) vs Red 1 (G. Episcopo 1); JULY 6- Kelly 0 vs Ginger 0; C. Roopnaringsingh 1, N. Hossack 1, G. Red 3 2 0 9 Sky 1 2 2 5 JUNE 5- Orange- Wallsavers Ltd 1 (M. Santella 1) Champagne 3 (P. DiTolla 1, A. Murray 1, Robinson 2) vs Lime 1 (K. Locke 1); Silver Champagne 1 3 1 4 vs Gold 5 (T. Skiura 1, T. Coll 1, M. Tuck 2, N. E. Elliott 1) vs Red 1 (V. Sjokin 1); Gold 2 (A. Cicchino 1, J. Bell 1) vs Sky- Barb Teal 1 3 1 4 Fattore 1); Royal- Dr. Orschel's Drillers 2 (M. Van 4 (K. Punnett 1, J. Josselyn 1, L. Kern 1, H. Blaser-Remax York 1 (K. Siery); Gold 1 3 1 4 Bakel 1, P. DeLuca 1) vs Kelly- Dial Tone Hiscox 1) vs Royal 0; JULY 8- Silver 3 (A. Cicchino 1. L. Duffy 1, Kelly 1 3 1 4 Communications 5 (K. Blaser 1, C. Flynn 2, A. JULY 13- Gold 3 (A. Usher 1, S. Cole 1, Royal 0 3 2 2 C. Richard 1) vs Teal 4 (G. Robinson 4); Heintzman 1, O. Boettcher 1); Red 2 (M. D'Andrea D. Gardner 1) vs Ginger 7 (S. McCann 2, Lime 5 (K. Locke 2, A. Haines 1) vs Forest U10G-JUNE 29- Purple- Dr, Mark Weeden 1 2) vs Purple 3 (M. Zawada 1, M. Lamanna 2); A. Brewer 2, M. Keslick 2, S. Bolton 1) ; 6 ( J. Nanos 4, C. Gelev 1, J. Stel 1); Sage 1 (L. Scott 1) vs Red 1 (G. McIraith 1) ; Gold JULY 12- Orange- Wallsavers 7 (C. Munn 1, J. Champagne 5 (A. Shaw 2, K. Rizzi 1, K. (M. Walker 1) vs Sky- Barb Blaser- Remax 6 (J. Goldman 1, B. Cardelli 4, E. Manassis 1) Lam 1, A. McKay 1, R. Bamford 3, C. Lynch 1) vs Zachuruk 1, L. MacPherson 1); Kelly 2 (S. York 0; vs White 4 (S. Kanen 1, H. Manson 1, C. Red 4 (A. Colacutti 1, M. D'Andrea 3); Royal- Dr. Aird 1, B. Flagerty 1); Royal 3 (C. JULY 10-Newmarket Tournament- Aurora Weatherhead 1, O. Pink 1); Navy- Dr. Orschel's Drillers 4 (P. Che 2, P. Deluca 2) vs Carrigan 3) vs Red 1 (O. Moultrey 1); Stingers 0 vs North Mississauga Panthers Weaver's Drillers 3 (D. Stewart 1, C. Macleod Purple 2 (N. Jutha 1, G. Marshall 1); Kelly- Dial 4; Aurora Stingers 4 vs Markham All Stars 1, S. Duncan 1) vs Gold 1 (B. Cardelli 1); Tone Communications 4 (C. Flynn 1, O. Boettcher U14G STANDINGS 0; Aurora Stingers 1 vs Toronto Eagles 0; Royal 3 (L. Vandervecht 2, N. Kovacs 1) vs 1, B. Rivers 1, S. Van Dnk 1) vs Gold 2 (M. Tuck Semi Finals- Aurora Stingers 1 vs Orange 2 (E. Harper 2); Navy- Dr. Weaver's 1, S. Bailey 1); TEAM W L T Pts Gold 4 1 0 12 Newmarket All Stars 2; Aurora Stingers 0 Drillers 2 (C. Macleod 1, D. Sottile 1) vs Ginger 3 2 1 10 vs Moordale Lightening 1; Silver 1 (S. Seaward 1); U12B Standings U8G M/W- JULY 5- Red- Laurion & Assoc. Red 2 2 2 8 JUNE 6- Kelly 0 vs Orange 0; Navy- Dr. Kelly 2 3 3 7 1 (E. Bourne 1) vs Royal 2 (D. Skolud 1, C. TEAM W L T Pts Weaver's Drillers 5 (L. St. Germain 1, N. Kelly 41214 Champagne 2 3 3 7 Walker 1); Kelly 5 (E. Moseley 1, C. Frankel Weaver 1, S. Duncan 3) vs White 4 (M. Dias Royal 1 3 3 4 1, M. Mincella 2, E. Baghel 1) vs Gold 0; Gold 42113 1, S. Karen 2, A. Compillo 1); Purple- Dr. Royal 42113 U8G T/TH- JULY 8- Navy- Gringer Iskov Mark Weeden 6 (R. Boettcher 3, L. Hayhow Orange 3 4 0 9 U15/19G-JUNE 5- Silver 6 (B. Lerner 2 (S. Goodale 2) vs Forest 3 (K. 1, V. Kuncans 1, C. DiCapo 1) vs Gold 2 (B. Purple 2 3 2 8 Greenwood 4, W. Dale 1, S. Campbell 1) vs Bletcher 2, S. Powell 1); Sky 3 (J. Gratmans Cardelli 1, E. Zator 1); Champagne 4 (R. Red 0 5 2 2 Orange 1 (J. Davis 1); Teal 3 (L. Nicolo 2, C. Danzizer 1) vs Yellow- Rotary Club of Knetch 3, S. Bilotta 1) vs Red 0; Royal 3 (N. 2, K. Hamm 1) vs Red- Sean Herbinson Aurora 2 (J. Reyes 1, A. Roach 1); Grande 3) vs Silver 0; U12G- JULY 8- Sage 5 (A. Coulter 5) vs Royal- Remax York Group 4 (S. D'Aguilar 1, T. JULY 12- Kelly- Aurora Shopping Centre 2 Power Excellence Ltd. 3 (V. Blakeman 1, S. O'Bireck 1, N. Bisogno 1, L. White 1); (S. Blom 1, E. Baghel 1) vs Royal 2 (C. U10G STANDINGS Richamond 1, J. Cammisuli 1); Sage#2 8 (S. Graham 1, A. Sackfield 1, A. Walker 1, T. Miller 1); Red 2 (A. Racanelli 1, Bertulli 1, E. Bergamin 5) vs Champagne- J. Farquharson 1) vs Gold 2 (E. Rife 2); TEAM W L T Pts U12G 5 Below 2 (E. Leslie 1, A. Ross 1); Ginger U9B M/W-JUNE 30- Champagne 3 (B. Navy 5 0 1 16 2 (A. Liuni 1, K. Foss 1) vs Sky 4 (J. Kean Hankins 2, T. Stephens 1) vs White- Dr. Red 4 0 3 15 TEAM W L T Pts 1, N. Murphy 1, L. Barry 2); Royal- Dr. Champagne 3 2 2 11 Maroon 3 1 2 11 Steiner's Drillers 3; Kelly 4 (S. Fanone 4) vs Orschel's Drillers 5 (A. Camilleri 2, M. Royal 3 2 1 10 Royal 3 2 1 10 Red- CPC Healthcare 0; Gold 2 (Z. Ferry 2) Camilleri 1, A. Lupo 1, C. Cathers 1) vs vs Royal- Highland Chev Cadillac 2 (K. White 3 4 0 9 Sage 3 2 0 9 Gold 3 4 0 9 Gold 2 0 2 8 Purple- Quality Integrators Corp 1 (S. McIntosh 1, J. Todd 1); Purple 2 3 2 8 Orange 2 1 1 7 Pennacchio 1); Gold 1 (A. Durant 1) vs U9B T/TH- TBA Orange 2 3 2 8 Kelly 1 3 2 5 Sage#1 0; Kelly 4 vs Maroon 4; U9G M/W- JUNE 30- Gold 4 (N. Armstrong Kelly 2 4 1 7 Champagne 1 3 0 1, D. Tonelli 1, E. Topping 1, K. Black 1) vs Silver 1 6 0 3 3Red 1 4 0 3 U15/U19G STANDINGS Royal 3 (H. Burke 1, C. Debney 1, K. McMullen 1); Red- Priestly Demolition 4 (K. TEAM W L T Pts U11B -TBA U13B- TBA Sage#2 5 0 0 15 Kiraly 1, J. McNamee 2, A. Alberton 1) vs U11B STANDINGS U13B STANDINGS Silver 5 0 0 15 Kelly 1 (A. Iaboni 1); Champagne 1 (A. Sky 4 1 0 12 Akiki 1) vs White- Wallsavers 2 (L. Hunter TEAM W L T Pts TEAM W L T Pts Kelly 3 1 1 10 2); White 5 0 1 16 Kelly 6 1 0 18 Red 3 2 0 9 U9G T/TH- JULY 6- Navy 0 vs Yellow- Gold 4 1 1 13 Royal 4 2 0 12 Gold 2 2 1 7 Micronex Inc. 5 (K. Dagher 2, L. Downey 1, Kelly 3 1 2 11 White 3 2 1 10 Maroon 2 2 1 7 M. Issaris 1, R. Dias 1); Orange 1 (M. Royal 2 4 0 6 Forest 2 4 0 6 Teal 2 2 1 7 Gold 1 4 2 5 Kissack 1) vs Sky- Omar Shoes 2 (C. Forest 1 5 0 3 Royal 2 3 0 6 Red 1 5 0 3 Red 1 4 1 4 Orange 2 3 0 6 McKinley 2); Yellow- Mirconex Inc. 3 (M. Sage#1 2 3 0 6 Issaris 2, K. Miranda 1) vs Sky- Omar Shoes U11G -JUNE 30- Forest 4 (M. Hulbert 1, J. U13G-JULY 8- Red- Kerrson Mechanical 4 (A. Purple 1 4 0 3 2 (C. McKinley 1, E. Thomson 1); Arnew 3) vs Red- Magna International 1 (C. Kerr 1, T. Zona 2, C. Hobson 1) vs Kelly 2 (L. Pitts Ginger 0 5 0 0 JULY 13- Navy 3 (J. Martin 1, S. Leroy 1, C. Layton 1); Orange 4 (A. Doucher 1, D. 1, C. Haywood 1); Orange 3 (N. Bailey 1, E. Champagne 0 5 0 0 Coleman 1) vs Orange 2 (N. Staniewski 1, E. Gottschald 1, A. Gaudio 2) vs Kelly- BMPS 1 Hayzelden 1, A. Nichols 1) vs Royal 1 (M. Scalise 1); (M. Blom 1); Champagne 2 (V. Marshall 1, Richardson 1); Gold 4 (S. Gamble 2, T. Allison 1, U14G YRSL- Another win for the team on U10B- JUNE 7- White 4 vs Teal 1; Yellow M. Spasopoulos 1) vs Royal- The Packaging M. Staniewski 1) vs Champagne 2 (L. Street 1, K. July 6th in Bradford. Game result was 2 - 1 6 (W. Tang 1, S. Granasky 2, M. Wood, D. Group 0; Utez 1); for Aurora with goals scored by H. Reyi 2) vs Kelly 2 (Z. Seto 1, J. White 1); JULY 14- Champagne 1 (A. Green 1) vs Boonstra and C. Kanen. Great defense Red- Aurora Shopping Centre 6 (M. Orange 0; Kelly-BMPS 3 (M. Blom 3) vs U13G STANDINGS moves by C. Orschel!! Thanks to our guest Mundinger 4, V. Duggan 1, J.P Hudon 1) vs Forest 1 (S. Marshall 1); Royal- The players K. Smith and E. Dillon. Gold 2 (L. Driedger 2); Forest 3 (K. Cook 1, Packaging Group 3 (L. Crowley 1, K. Maruno TEAM W L T Pts U16G CGSL Premiere- JUNE 30- Aurora Gold 3 1 1 10 K. Lukesic 1, F. Vallecarsa 1) vs Royal 2 (P. 1, C. Montgomery 1) vs Red- Magna Stingers 4 vs Bracebridge Storm 1. Orange 2 1 2 8 Hilki 1, D. Germinario 1); Sky 6 (A. International 0; Down one goal at the start of the game, the Cackirovski 3, R. Goessi 2, B. Abdel-Qader 1) Kelly 2 2 1 7 Royal 1 1 3 6 Stingers came back to win. Goals scored by vs Champagne 3 (J. Klinowski 1, B. Wilson U11G STANDINGS Red 2 3 0 6 M. Wiley, G. Landry, M. Vucko and D. TEAM W L T Pts 1, D. Peddigrew 1); Champagne 1 3 1 4 King. JUNE 28- Red- Aurora Shopping Centre 5 Champagne 3 1 1 10 Forest 3 2 0 9 Ontario Cup Results - By far the toughest (J.P Hudon 3, M. Mundinger 2) vs Royal 0; pool of teams for this age group, we played Yellow 4 (S. Grabovsky 2, A. Buchanan 1, L. Orange 3 2 0 9 Red 3 2 0 9 U14/15B- JUNE 28- Ginger 5 (A. Cho 2, N. well and came up with two wins and two Niblock 1) vs Champagne 2 (B. Wilson 1, A. Kelly 1 3 1 4 Whelan 1, J. Deacon 1, T. Nardi 1) vs Gold 4 (M. losses. Vaughan Azzurri 3 vs Aurora Woodward 1); White 2 (N. Heintzman 1,T. Royal 1 4 0 3 Kurktchi 1, J. Hansen 1, C. Horner 1, A. Munn 1); Stingers 2 (M. Smith 1, G. Landry 1). Well Thiessen 1) vs Forest 0; Gold 5 (L. Driedger Kelly 6 (M. Tacchino 2, D. Kupraty 2, S. Herschorn played game against last year's "Ontario 3, D. Moriarity 1, D. Dilena 1) vs Teal 3 (J. U12B-JUNE 21- Kelly- Dial Tone 1, J. Bealy 1) vs Champagne 3 (D. Tanner 1, J. Cup Finalists". Aurora Stingers 4 (G. Schweinberger 1, M. Tenuta 2); Sky 3 (M. Communications 3 (J. Sulton 1, B. Rivers 1, Koscimszko 1, B. Nelson 1); Landry 2, M. Smith 1, S. Lena 1) vs Smith 1, D. Farrar 1, B. Abdel-Qader 1) vs G. Iaboni 1) vs Purple 3 (G. marshall 2, M. JULY 5- Kelly 6 (G. Pyke 1, D. Robert 1, S. Toronto York Jets 0; Aurora Stingers 1 Kelly 7 (C. Bamford 1, Z. Seto 1, J. White 4, Zawada 1); Royal- Dr. Orschel's Drillers 2 Longhin 1, P. DeRoss 1, M. Dicosmo 1, J. Beally 1) (M. Wiley 1) vs Mississauga Dixie 88's 5. E. Jones 1); (R. Bagshaw 1, P. DeLuca 1) vs Orange- vs Red 0; Gold 1 vs Champagne 1; Ginger 4 vs It was the only goal scored on last year's JULY 5- Sky 4 (R. Goessi 3, A. Phipps 1) vs Wallsavers Ltd 1 (M. Yeatman 1); Red 3 (J. Royal 0; "Ontario Cup Winners" and "National Teal 4 (D. Knaack 1, Mark Tenuta 2, E. Eggett 1, M. D'Andrea 1, G. Episcopo 1) vs Champions" team in the entire tournament. Cristillo 1); Yellow 6 (S. Grabovsky 2, J. Gold 3 (T. Coll 1, N. Fattore 1, K. Woods 1); U14/U15B STANDINGS Well played game. Aurora Stingers 7 (L. Imeno-Brand 1, J. VanRooyen 2, D. Reil 1) vs JUNE 28- Gold 5 (J. Campbell 1, M. Smith D'Aguanno 3, M. Goodrow 1, G. Landry 1, Gold 4 (L. Driedger 1, I. Frankel 1, D. Dilena TEAM W L T Pts 1, M. Tuck 3) vs Purple 6 (M. Dunlop 1, G. Ginger 6 0 0 18 D. King 1, T. Van Bakel 1) vs Mount 1, E. Foxwell 1); Forest 6 (M. Mundinger 2, Marshall 2, S. Parry 3); Royal- Dr. Orschel's Hamilton Avalanche 0; J.P Hudon 1, T. Kerr 3) vs Champagne 2 (D. Kelly 5 1 0 15 Drillers 3 (A. Osmond 1, M. McGolrick 1, J. Gold 2 2 1 7 JULY 14- Aurora Stingers 7 vs East York Lashbrook 2); White 8 (J. Bentolila 1, C. Chappel 1) vs Kelly- Dial Tone Champagne 1 4 1 4 0. Stinger goals by L. D'Aguanno 2, C. Rundle Sanderson 1, T. Butler 1, K. Communications 10 (K. Blaser 3, S. Alzamira Red 1 4 0 3 deWinter 1, D. King 1, G. Landry 1, S. McConachie 1, B. Puskar 1, N. Heintzman 1, 1, A. Heintzman 1, O. Boettcher 1, B. Rival 1, Royal 1 5 0 3 Lena 1, M. Wiley 1. Shutout earned by A. Papousek 1) vs Purple 0; S. Van Dijk 2, G. Iaboni 1); A. Belanger. 14 - AURORAN, Week of July 20, 2004

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