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Vol. 4 No. 31 Week of May 25, 2004 905-727-3300 Behind the scenes Festival at Aurora Hydro sold out By DICK ILLINGWORTH Conservative government had on Got your booth yet for the 9th Ontario with its Common Sense annual World’s Longest Street Only history will record the impact Revolution and its attempt to Festival On The World’s Longest the Harris/Eves Progressive deregulate Ontario Hydro. Street? Bill 35 not only deregulated Too bad. Hydro is doing Ontario Hydro it deregulated local Aurora Chamber of Commerce hydro utilities and converted them spokesman Mary Lynn Stephenson well...financially from a not-for-profit utility to a for- told the Auroran Friday, the 600 profit corporation. available booth spaces were gone. The financial statement for Aurora “It’s not the earliest we have sold Hydro Connections will no doubt be On September 27, 1999, Aurora Council adopted a resolution pro- out,” she said. “But we are sold out.” presented at the annual sharehold- That ensures plenty to see and do viding for the incorporation of one ers meeting scheduled for next for the 9th Festival, set for a closed- or more business corporations, month. up Yonge Street, Sunday, June 6. The financial statement for the year which would be charged with the Because the event, which is nor- ending December 31, 2002, indi- responsibility of operating the mally held on the first Sunday in cates revenue derived from the distri- municipal hydro utility on a for- June, falls this year on the 60th bution and sale of power during the profit basis as required by the leg- anniversary of D-Day, the Aurora year was $36,702,151 compared islation. Legion has arranged for the release with $30,246,624 a year earlier. Two corporations were estab- of 60 doves in a short ceremony at Cost of power for the year was lished: Borealis Hydro Electric 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the $31,504,535 leaving a gross margin Holdings Inc. and Aurora Hydro Graystones Restaurant. of $5,197,617 compared with power Connections Limited as a wholly Meanwhile, the finalists in the cost in 2001 of $27,410,209 and a owned subsidiary of the Holding Chamber’s Music Quest contest will margin of $2,836,415. Company. be judged at the same location by In 2002, revenue from other sources Canadian Union of Public Employee (CUPE) workers from About two months later, council radio announcer Punch Andrews of amounted to $357,202 compared Aurora and other municipalities in York Region set up an endorsed a recommendation of Mix 99.9. with $1,737,034 in 2001. “information session” picket line last week in front of the management committee which Festival Chairman Kimberley Kerr Expenses for 2002, including distri- Aurora’s muncipal building. Thirty-three outside workers in called for the appointment of five told an audience at a regular bution, administration, depreciation, Chamber of Commerce luncheon private directors and two onside the town’s public works and leisure services departments billing and collecting totalled are without a contract and were in a legal position to strike last week she has done everything, $4,358,532 compared with directors, one to be the CEO of the Monday. Auroran photo by David Falconer including bribing the weatherman, $3,964,631 in 2001. Hydro holding company and the to ensure a pleasant day for the Earnings before interest and other to be the mayor or a member 30,000 people who are expected to income taxes for 2002 were of council. Town braces for strike attend the six-hour event. $1,196,287 of which $1,154,200 was The town advertised for private Yonge will be free of vehicular traf- paid to Aurora as interest on the long directors to represent a broad At a special council meeting The workers are member of fic from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. term debt, so the earnings before cross section of the community. last Tuesday, Aurora Council CUPE Local 905. Children will need a button to make payments in lieu of taxes was The aim was to obtain candidates agreed to amend the town's The union and the town have use of various activities, including $42,087 in 2002 compared with who would bring attributes of tech- administrative procedures to been negotiating since the rock climbing walls, the mist $608,818 in 2001. nical college, maturity, judgment, prepare for contingency mea- January in an attempt to settle tent, bungee run, children’s bounc- In April, 2002, Aurora Hydro integrity, private sector experience sures in the event of a strike a new collective agreement. er, and, weather permitting, teth- Connections issued an unsecured and an awareness of public policy of 33 public works and leisure Unable to reach a solution, a ered hot air balloon rides on the promissory note to the Town of fields of Dr. G.W. Williams issues. service workers this week. provincial conciliation officer Aurora in the amount of $12,736,000 After interviews, George Steeves Secondary School. effective Nov. 1, 2000. Workers were in a legal was appointed in April, but The $2 buttons are on sale in was appointed to a three-year strike position Monday, but a efforts to arrive at mutually The financial statement for Borealis term, Calvin White and Dan advance and will be available at var- Hydro Electric Holdings, the parent decision on their actions agreeable terms were unsuc- ious locations on the street. Sooley to two-year terms and corporation for Aurora Hydro occurred after the Auroran's cessful. Half the money will be donated Connections, was not available. Please see page 13 deadline. Please see page 14 to charity. Aurora Guides reunite Saturday Seventy-five years later, the Aurora Girl The first Captain of the Company was Miss Canada with nearly 169,000 members. Guides are as active as ever. Edna Izzard with Miss Pauline Bonisteel and Currently in Aurora, there are approximately You'll see that this weekend at the Aurora Miss Rosalind Ledson as her Lieutenants. 800 members. Town Park. Guiding first came to Canada in 1910 but Organizer Pat Stade of Aurora hopes sever- Between 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, took another 19 years to land in Aurora. al former Guides will show up Saturday and the Aurora Guides will show you displays and In 1917, the Canadian government recog- bring along any copies of old photos of their crafts and provide activities for the children, nized the value of Guiding by passing an Act favourite Guiding times and friends for posting In 1947, Guide and, they hope, welcome home a lot of former of Parliament approving the Constitution of the on Memory Lane. Fast forward to 1994, Commissioner Hannah Guides. Canadian Girl Guides Association. By anoth- Official welcome has been set for 2 p.m. and Guide Commissioner Knoll hugged her It was in May of 1929 when Aurora's first Girl er Act of Parliament in 1961, the name was Campfire is at 3 p.m. Patricia (McClenny) daughter Sharon (Knoll) Guide Company registered with Girl Guides of changed to Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du For more information call 905-841-1170. Stade, the daughter of McClenny at an Aurora Canada. Canada. Everyone, even if you aren't or weren't a Sharon, discusses Guide function. (See It was called, what else, 1st Aurora Guides In the years since then, it has become the Guide, is welcome to join in Saturday after- Guide items with her photo at right). and they met at the Aurora United Church. largest organization for girls and women in noon's festivities. daughter, Megan. LENARD LIND L.H.LIND REALTY INC. 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CONTINUING 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Funds will be used for all Aurora Grand Prix Horse Jumping Event. Hall. Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Arts related school needs from JK to Machell Park. The public is invited to walk JUNE 29 Thursday of each month at The Rising Sun Grade 8. Fair features inflatable bouncers, the course about 5:45 p.m., then watch Aurora Seniors visit the Canadian Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7:30. obstacle course, children's play area, raf- some of Canada's top horses and riders Automotive Museum to view historic and For further information contact Bob Butler fle, food and pie eating contest. Rain or jump. Followed by a wine and cheese famous cars and then visit Cullen Gardens. at [email protected] or 905-713- shine. reception. Call 905-727-2816 to register. 3314. * * * * JUNE 12 JUNE 30 * * * * Annual garage sale at Christ Lutheran Family barbecue, part of the Aurora Horse Dance In The Park (Canada Day celebra- Entrepreneurs. Network marketing is Church, 7 Lacey Court. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Show, will be held at the Town Park. Wagon tions). 7 p.m. to midnight. Town Park. available in Aurora. Aurora-Business.com Barbecue and bake table. rides, beer garden and entertainment by JULY 1 meets Wednesdays at 7.15 a.m. Group * * * * Haight Ashbury. 5 p.m. Canada Day celebrations continue. meets at Timberlane on Vandorf Sideroad Armor-All National Car Wash Day in * * * * Aurora Leisure Complex. east of Yonge. Contact John Patterson at Aurora at Aurora Home Hardware. 9 a.m. The Farmer's Market returns to the JULY 3 905-727-1941. to 3 p.m. Rain date Saturday, June 5. Temperance Street parking lot from 8 a.m. Merlin’s Hollow Gardens Open House. 10 * * * * Proceeds to the Army Cadets. until 12:30 p.m. every Saturday until a.m. - 5 p.m. 181 Centre Crescent. North of Helping Hands: Gently used clothing for MAY 30 Thanksgiving Day. Centre Street, east of the railway tracks. women and children, at Trinity Anglican Meet Queen Victoria. Her Royal Highness * * * * JULY 7 Church, 79 Victoria Street, every Monday, is coming to Hillary House to consult with Merlin’s Hollow Gardens Open House. 10 Aurora Seniors head to the Orillia Opera Wednesday & Friday 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. For Dr. Hillary and has consented to preside at a.m. - 5 p.m. 181 Centre Crescent. North of House with lunch at the Ossawippi Express more information, call 905-727-6101. a tea party and concert in her honour at Centre Street, east of the railway tracks. and shopping at the Mariposa Market. Cost * * * * 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Advance reservations JUNE 12, 13 is $69 for members and $74 for non-mem- Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday are required by calling 905-727-4015. Cost Aurora Fair and Horse Show at Machell bers. Phone 905-727-2816 to reserve. night, Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria is $10 and period costume dress is encour- Park featuring the Superdogs, petting zoo, JULY 11 Street, 7.30 p.m. aged. farm animals, pony rides, Clarol the Clown, Merlin’s Hollow Gardens Open House. 10 * * * * JUNE 2 and many new and old favourites. a.m. - 5 p.m. 181 Centre Crescent. North of Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corps Civic Award celebrations at the Town Hall Information: 905-713-6773 or www.auro- Centre Street, east of the railway tracks. camping, canoeing, first aid, orienteering including presentation of the Citizen of the rafair.ca. JULY 27 in two to six week camps for males & Year. JUNE 13 Seniors visit the historic village of Port females 12 to 18. Call 905-726-8600. JUNE 5 Aurora Seniors view the famous Hamilton Perry, the Great Blue Heron Casino and * * * * 125th anniversary of the Army Cadet Tattoo in Copp's Coliseum. Cost is $72 for then cruise Lake Scugog. Call 905-727- Co-Dependents Anonymous, every League. Corps will hold a reunion of former members and $77 for non-members. Call 2816 to register. Tuesday, Aurora United Church, 15186 cadets dating back to 1965. Reunion at the the centre at 905-727-2816 to register. AUGUST 16 Yonge Street, Aurora. 7.30 p.m. Aurora community Centre at 6:30 p.m. and JUNE 16 Aurora Seniors visit Roy Thompson Hall MAY 20 attendance is limited to 600. Pre-registra- Open House Day at Merlin's Hollow for the 16th Annual Royal Bank Seniors' Aurora Women's Institute annual bridge tion can be done online by going onto the Gardens on Centre Crescent from 11 a.m. Jubilee Concert. Cost is $64 for members, and euchre fundraiser, Victoria Hall, 1 p.m. website qyrang.org and clicking on cadets, to 7 p.m., and Hillary House will be open for $69 for non-members. Call 905-727-2816 Tickets $5. scroll down to the link. tours and tea from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are to reserve. * * * * * * * * $5 for each site with proceeds supporting OCTOBER 21 Free seminar entitled "The Basics of Northern Lights Public School first annu- Hillary House. Call 905-727-4015 for Plans are underway at the Aurora Export Marketing" in the Magna Room of al Fun Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes details. Chamber of Commerce for the the Aurora Library beginning at 8:30 a.m., a show by Cat World, barbeque, garage JUNE 19 "Celebrating Business Excellence in with a networking breakfast and concluding sale, book exchange. Northern Lights is Howard Johnson Aurora presents Yuk Aurora" Awards. Nominate the Business at 11 a.m. Sponsored by the town's located in Aurora at 40 Bridgenorth Drive. Yuks on Tour and Dinner Theatre for a Person of the Year, Extraordinary Business Economic Development Division. Call 905- For more information, call 905-727-4224, Father's Day Celebration. Call 905-727- Achievement, Innovation, New Venture and 726-4740 for registration details. ext. 3001. 1312. Young Entrepreneur. MAY 28/29 JUNE 6 JUNE 25 Aurora Seniors 10th Annual Art Show and Ninth Annual World's Longest Street Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic, Aurora Town - With files from Info Aurora Sale at the Seniors Centre. From 7 to 9 Festival. p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on JUNE 7 Saturday. Annual general meeting of the Aurora MAY 29 Seniors at the Seniors Centre at 10 a.m. "Spring Fling for the Arts". Aurora Grove Call 905-727-2816 for details. Public School's third annual Fun Fair from JUNE 11

LAN party

is planned

Marianne Mulhern, B.A., B. Comm. Were you ever a member of Girl Guides in Aurora, Ontario? on June 4 Sales Representative Are you a member now? What is a LAN party any- “Let me open new doors for you” way? Join us in celebrating 75 years of Guiding in Aurora. By now most residents of (905) 727-1941 Come and reunite with the friends you made. Aurora and Oak Ridges [email protected] have seen the commercial 15004 Yonge Street about a "LAN Party" Aurora, Ontario L4G 1M6 Saturday, May 29, 2004 taking place at the Aurora Community Centre Pass this on to 1pm – 4pm June 4. every past To answer the question, a member you know Town Park, Aurora how to reach. (Mosely St. & Wells St.) LAN party occurs when MODEL BUILDERS people get together with (AURORA) LIMITED Official Welcome at 2pm. their computers and play Join us for Campfire at 3pm. games over a Local Area 59 INDUSTRIAL PKWY. S. AURORA Network or "LAN". 905-727-5661 Activities for the kids and Displays Such a party is organized RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL throughout the afternoon. because when you play online over the internet it is BUILDERS AND RENOVATORS SINCE 1956 much slower than if you ™ Bring your children. Bring your ™ Bring photocopies of your favourite were in the same room with your opponents and a parents. Bring your friends. Bring photos for display! LAN party is an excellent your camera. Bring your memories. way to make contacts, meet opponents, have ONUMENTS BY structured tournaments M ™ Register for next year while you are ™ Lost touch with someone? Come and and prizes. HOMPSONS there! See www.girlguides.ca for place a note on the Message Board. According to organizers, T A New Approach to Memorial Design. this LAN tournament is the more info on Membership. * Granite markers and monuments biggest Aurora has ever * Cemetery lettering and restoration * Bronze markers and vases seen as more than 200 * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities players are expected to * Portrait Etchings participate in five tourna- Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed ment games. Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments There will be prizes for Uniform or Guiding-wear optional (but it would be nice)! top teams and individuals. 905-727-5421 For further information 29 Victoria Street, Aurora L4G 1R1 Contact us at [email protected] or 905-841-1170 visitwww.aci.on.ca/ Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of lan.party. Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. AURORAN, Week of May 25, 2004 - 3 Town seeks cultural fund applications Back in 1973, the late and general activities of the For 2004 applications will David Merkur, owner of the individual or group, the spe- be received until Friday, Aurora Shopping Centre, cific use to be made of the June 18, with the decision asked council to establish grant and any other perti- to be made by July 30 and the Aurora Arts and Culture nent information. the awards to be presented Fund with a $25,000 dona- Due to the number of at a council meeting in the tion payable in equal install- applications that are early fall of 2004. ments over a 10-year peri- received each year the Send applications to the od. amount of the grants may Arts and Cultural Fund, c/o He told council members vary, with the total annual Mayor Tim Jones, 100 John he wanted to give some- distribution approximately West Way, Box 1000, thing back to the communi- $10,000. Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1. ty for being so good to him and merchants of the shop- ping centre over the years. He was hopeful his contri- bution would encourage other corporations to do the same. The fund has continued over the years with on- going funds from the Merkur family and since the mid-1980s by Joe Lebovic % ON MOTHER/DAUGHTER REGISTRATION 50 off 21for of Lebovic Enterprises, a % OFF ALL EGISTRATION Patty Davidson accepts the gavel from Brian North last week as the presi- local developer and builder. 50 or better R dency of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce changed hands at election It is still hopeful other cor- meeting held at King’s Riding Golf Club. Auroran photo by Rob Schuetze porations will contribute to the fund. The fund is administered GRAGRAYSTYSTONESONES by the town and grants are Patty Davidson named made based on applica- Restaurant tions submitted by local organizations or individuals GreatGreat DiningDining && new Chamber president for specific purposes in the promotion of cultural and/or GourmetGourmet toto GoGo By tradition the May meet- a humourous manner, there He also listed several pro- artistic activities. ing of the Aurora Chamber was a message in all the jects council was planning Applications should be 14889 Yonge Street Aurora L4G 1M9 of Commerce is the election points listed in the rules for for 2004 including enhanc- submitted in the form of a of officers and the inaugura- a safe journey in white ing and realizing increased letter outlining the nature 905-727-9561 tion of the incoming board water. business development and of directors by the Mayor of Following the inaugural revamping the promotional Aurora. Mayor Tim Jones gave his brochure package. Last week's meeting at the traditional update of the He paid tribute to the board King's Riding Golf Club was business community in and members of the no exception. Aurora. Chamber for their efforts in Patty Davidson took over He noted that the town promoting Aurora. as president with Stephen continues to be healthy, One of the highlights of the Forsey as 1st vice-president vibrant and active through luncheon was the atten- and Sharon Culver as 2nd the activities of residents, dance of seven-year-old vice-president. community groups and busi- Ardis Cole, a young Brian North turned the nesses large and small. entrepreneur and business- gavel over to Davison to During the 26 weeks of the woman who prepared and become past president. new council, approval has published her own cook- Gregory Short is treasurer been given for a new book, which she sold at the and Jane Thompson is sec- seniors' facility and the town Chamber's Home Show. retary. is moving ahead with plans She attended to make a Former president Jane for a new leisure services $40 presentation, part of the Murray retired from the facility, he said. proceeds from the sale of board. Jones noted council met her book at the Home Show Elected to the board of several times on the 2004 to the Aurora Food Pantry. directors were Kimberley budget and refined it from a The Chamber also made a Kerr, Vern Cunningham, double digit percentage presentation of $1,000 to Bruce Johnson, Dr. Janice increase to 5.5 per cent. Joan Shaw representing the McMinn, Marilyn Redvers, He described the merging Food Pantry. Kathy van Nostand, Rob of the Aurora and Shaw noted that need of Schuetze and Timothy Hill. Newmarket Fire Services the Food Pantry by Aurora Incoming president and the potential merger of residents had increased by Davidson paid tribute to the two hydro utilities, which 21 per cent in 2003 over North for his work on behalf is currently being discussed. 2002 and had increased of the Chamber and noted On the economic develop- another 13 per cent so far June 1/04 he had attended every ment front, he noted how this year. The Pantry served Chamber event during the the town and the Chamber on average 430 people per year. had worked together on joint month of which 210 were Guest speaker was the projects, and provided infor- children. Rev. Canon Philip Poole of mation on the development Currently the Aurora 905-751-1676 Tr inity Anglican Aurora, who status of the State Farm Chamber has 725 compa- 14799 Yonge St. talked of a recent white headquarters, Loblaws, nies as members, making it water rafting adventure. Magna Medical Centre and one of the largest in the Aurora While his talk was given in other businesses. Region. www.herbalmagic.ca Gift Baskets Join us for our NOW OPEN And More IN THE Grand Opening Best Selection Saturday June 5th AURORA SHOPPING of 10:00 am - 6:00 pm CENTRE Loot Bags HOURS: • FREE Face Painting 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed. 9:30 - 6:00 pm in York Region Thursday 9:30 - 9:00 pm • FREE Lollipops, Balloons Friday 9:30 - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 - 6:00 pm 14800 Yonge St. (No Frills Plaza), Aurora Sunday 10:00 - 5:00 pm 905-727-1683 Gift Basket Draw 4 - AURORAN Week of May 25, 2004

Poor Richard

What’s private and what’s not?

Actions taken in secret, Very seldom make the news; Councillors like the secrecy, When they express their views! -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

It may not be as noticeable to the general public as to those who attend council meetings on a regular basis, whether it is at the local or regional level, but there is an increasing tendency to go “in camera” to discuss public business at almost every meeting. It has become a tradition. The reason given on the agenda for the “in camera”, or private, session is that council has to discuss a per- Aurora High School, 1950, and here’s what Grade 10-B looked like. The class here is posing in front of sonnel or legal issue. what today is Wells Street Public School, but at the time, was Aurora’s first and only high school. In That could cover a multitude of sins as almost every the back row are, left to right, Earl Kaaka, Jack Mann, Jack (Moose) Andrews, Shirley Wright, Jackie topic has a legal or personnel component. Seaton, Sheila Attridge, Barbara Specht, Dorothy Armstrong, Eva Willimze, Ron Brooks, ?, John Citizens attending a council meeting for the first time must be puzzled when it is announced that council will Loblaw. Second row from the top, left to right, Marion Dion, Marg MacDonald, May Westbrook, M. meet “in camera” or behind closed doors to discuss an Comfort, Coleen Bremner, Edna Cole, Ellen Wilson, Joan Robertson, Mary Ann Nyshal, Ruth Hazyes, issue, which they may feel is public business. Carold Taylor, Peter Boyd. Only a few other students have been identified from the remainder. They While provincial legislation requires all meetings of include Bud Ingledew, Grant Edwards, Edith Geary, Gladys Middleton, Jill Moffat, and Grant Snow. We council, committees and boards to be open to the pub- apologize if some of these names are wrong. They were all written on the back of the photo, con- lic, the Municipal Act permits councils to convene an tributed by Carol Knowles, and some were difficult to read. If you can put names to the anonymous “in camera” meeting to discuss specific issues. faces, we’d love to hear from you. “In camera” is Latin for “in private”. In camera meetings are permitted when open discus- sion in council may jeopardize the privacy or security Letters to the Editor of certain issues that may relate to property matters, personnel matters about an individual, labour relations and litigation. But before going into a closed council meeting, it is Chris back in hospital necessary to state the general nature of the material to be considered and if the report will be made public fol- lowing the meeting, but this is seldom done. While the discussions and the action to be taken are and costs are rising carried out in private, according to legislation ratifica- tion must be made in open council. To the editor, 500,000! Poor Chris. Poor week stay in hospital and Margaret Hospital, 610 Many local politicians run on a platform of more open family. then they will have to go University Avenue, Toronto. government, but when elected there is something You may remember Chris So here they go again. down to Princess Margaret about elected office that turns ordinary human beings Gist who lives in Aurora and Chris was sent to Princess at least twice a week for the Julie Cox into secretive politicians who resent living in a fish has had cancer twice and a Margaret Hospital where he next two years!!! Aurora bowl. bone marrow transplant. will remain for the next I can't even begin to calcu- This has been going on month. He is undergoing It happened so often on the Ontario municipal scene late the extra cost that this since he was 15 years old. rigorous chemotherapy and will be. that in 1983 the province established a joint provincial- He is now 18 and will be 19 the tumor seems to be I am a friend of the family “Aurora’s municipal committee to review the legislation in force Community Newspaper” this Saturday. shrinking. and am, once again, trying at that time. A couple of weeks ago He isn't feeling all that well, desperately to generate Published weekly by The As Mayor of Aurora at the time, I was appointed co- Auroran Publications Inc. Leslie Gist wrote the mouth and throat sores, some financial support for At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 chairman of the committee. Auroran with an update on can't eat, has rapid heart Christopher. Aurora, L4G 1G3 We met for several months and reviewed all aspects her son's condition after the beating, and a cough. We had a lot of caring peo- Owner & Publisher of open and closed council and committee meetings bone marrow transplant, Chris will be in hospital for ple donate their time, Rosemary Schumaker and the reasoning behind holding the closed meetings. which went really well. his 19th birthday. money and food to the fam- Editorial It was found that several municipal councils held A couple of days after giv- They are now thinking this ily last year. Ron Wallace lengthy “in camera” meetings to discuss items in detail ing you the update, howev- is leukemia. He may even His family is having great Dick Illingworth

and then went into open council to ratify their decisions er, Chris started feeling have to have another bone financial problems due to Photography without comment or debate. very nauseous, couldn't eat marrow transplant! only one income in the David Falconer Electors were deprived of the opportunity to see their and had a gruelling back- As you may or may not household. Leslie had to Display Advertising council in action, the information on which they based ache. know, having cancer is very quit her job to take care of Bob Ince their decisions and how the property tax dollars were Leslie took Chris to expensive. her son. Kathy Bitove spent. Southlake where they did a All health care is covered, Here is the web site that Diane Buchanan scan. thank God. his mother is using as The report recommended all council and committee Production meetings be open to the public and the press with stat- The scan results showed What isn't covered is park- a journal: w w w .caring- Cynthia Proctor ed exceptions such as personnel matters about an Chris has a tumor the size ing ($16 per day), TV in bridge.org/ca/christophers- [email protected] individual person, labour relations, litigation and some of a grapefruit in his stom- room ($15 per day), tele- fight/index.htm All Departments ach!! 905-727-3300 property matters where premature release could jeop- phone in room ($3 per day), You can go into "read jour- The doctor exclaimed that food for Leslie who is there nal history" on a daily basis ardize the municipal position. Classifieds this is extremely rare espe- 24/7 ($25.00 per day), etc. to find out how he is feeling The report gathered dust on the shelves at Queen's 905-727-7128 cially with having an unre- This all adds up to extra and what is going on. [email protected] Park for a few years as the Progressive Conservative lated transplant. expenditures of approxi- If you are willing to make a government of the day didn't want to be seen as Big Facsimile Machine The chances are one in mately $2,500 for the six- donation, please make it out 905-727-2620 Daddy imposing the legislation on municipalities, but to Leslie Gist, 22 Glenview tried to encourage them to hold open meetings by E-Mail Dr., Aurora, L4G 2G8. Advertising Department other means. If you own a restaurant [email protected] It didn't work and in April, 1990, the government of A new name and would like to donate Editorial Department the day announced several changes to the legislation dinner meals for pick-up, [email protected] involving municipalities including closed meetings and that would be amazing. Editorial policy election funding reforms. Making sandwiches for the for Liberals Opinions expressed by colum- All council and committee meetings were to be open three "boys" for lunch would nists, contributors and letter to the public with the exceptions listed above. To the editor, their true nature: they are be a godsend. writers are not necessarily those of the Auroran. Letters But that legislation died on the Order Paper. now to be known as the Organizing some sort of must include name and phone Finally on January 1, 1991, the David Peterson After this recent budget LIEberals. fund raiser, having a garage number, although number will sale, soliciting neighbors for not be published. Names may Liberal government adopted the Freedom of brought down by the All they are capable of be withheld assuming a com- Information and Privacy Act. provincial Liberals I can doing is lying to us just so donations...anything that pelling reason to do so. Letters would generate some extra may be edited or refused. All As a general rule, it was supposed to uncloak a lot of not in good conscience that they can get elected. contents protected by copyright. municipal information from committee reports to envi- call them Liberals any Please remember this money for this family would Advertising policy ronmental studies. more. (The only thing liber- fact the next time you go to be amazing. Once again let's hope and It was also intended to prevent personal information al about them seems to be vote in either a federal or Publisher is not liable for slight pray for this strong young changes or typographical errors being given to third parties. their spending habits with provincial election. lad, Chris Gist. Thank you. that do not lessen the value of But the legislation didn't make it clear how to balance our tax dollars). an advertisement. Disputes Chris would appreciate must be brought to the attention the public's right to know and the individual's right to Dave Watson So they must be renamed cards and visitors. He's in of the publisher prior to the following edition. privacy, and, therefore, “in camera” meetings continue. to more accurately reflect Aurora Room 706 at Princess AURORAN, May 25, 2004, 2004 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

Your efforts are still required!

On Saturday, April 24, we had the first of four litter pick up days in Aurora. Even though we were competing with the popular Chamber of Commerce Home Show and a number of other community events that day, we believe that more than 500 residents participated to some degree in litter pick up around Town, and it shows. Mario Gosselin of Miller Waste advises me 2.79 tons of lit- ter and roadside waste were picked up that day!

These bags every 10 to15 feet along the Vandorf Sideroad, thanks to Heidi Schellhorn and her group of volunteers, demonstrated to me the whole reason why we need your help in keeping our Town clean. Letters to the Editor Unfortunately, along that same road just a week later I saw this disgusting example of how someone simply picked an area by the road in a quieter part of Town to dump waste. Another kudo from Alberta for our Tigers hockey team

To the editor, were first class the entire approachable and friendly ney and running errands as time they were in Grande and did a great job. required. As someone who grew up in Prairie. I worked primarily with the It was a tremendous experi- Barrie, it was with great plea- I was able to meet all of the Kevins (Collins and Emo) ence that I will remember for I would encourage anyone seeing anybody dumping waste sure that I accepted a volun- boys and they were all polite and Kelly and was made a long time. to note their license number and call it in to the police or to me at the Town Hall and we will follow up. teer position with the Royal and friendly. to feel a part of the team. In closing, my heartfelt As well, I received an e-mail from Chris Freeland, on behalf Bank Cup committee here in They were also very com- They were great in that thanks to the Aurora Tigers of the employees at the LCBO store on Yonge at Brookland Grande Prairie to assist in mitted to obtaining their ulti- each knew what had to be organization. who are regularly picking up in the area of their store. hosting the Aurora Tigers. mate goal. done. The Town of Aurora can be He says," Our staff enjoyed getting out and cleaning up our It was a tremendous experi- Not many people get to be In a very short time I think very proud of their represen- section of Yonge Street last Saturday. We were also ence made a little better by national champions and we became good friends tatives who returned home impressed to see a number of citizens pitching in at the west the fact that the local team each and every one of them who were able to say what as Royal Bank Cup champi- end of our parking lot, in a low grassy area. There were two lost its semi final game so I can be very proud of their we thought and get along ons. ladies in there cleaning up - one was on a motorized didn't have to cheer against achievements. very well. wheelchair, and her companion was 70 years old. That is a the Tigers in the final. Marty, Greg, Craig and Tom, I spent a lot of time watch- Larry Smith tremendous example, and it really motivated us to get out The team and organization the coaching staff, were ing all 13 games in the tour- Grande Prairie, AB and do a good job". Since the pick up day, I am pleased to report that the Grade 4 class at Highview Public School responded to my request to design a poster to promote our next three litter pick up days. Cathy’s The class created several terrific posters with great mes- sages about not littering and the one selected to promote Corner the next three Aurora pick up days is this one done by Sean Nishimura. Thanks to Principal Margaret Roberts and Grade 4 class teacher Colleen Davidson and her students for a great effort! Glass walls a safety hazard

I really like the idea of Aurora's new recreation complex, The cat swore off birds after that. however, I have one small request. The second time, it was my daughter. She was about four Please don't build any big, clear glass windows, years old. We went to my mother-in-law's house and doors…and especially walls. Jennifer tried to run into the backyard. But that's not what My phobia dates back to 1991. With my son off to kinder- she ran into…first. garten, I thought it would be a good time to go back to My mother-in-law swore off Windex after that. school. I decided to apply to Seneca College at the The third time…it was my turn. It made me decide not to Newnham Campus. apply to MENSA. The brochure said applicants had to have a Grade 12 I know more than those guys. diploma. I couldn't find mine, so I took my York University I know that glass is harder than it looks, but easier to run degree off the wall and packed it in my briefcase. into than it looks. I also know that the first part of the body I figured that if I went to university, it would be obvious that to connect is the knee…followed by the nose…followed by I finished Grade 13, and if I finished Grade 13, it would be the rest of the face. The nose hurts the most. proof that I finished Grade 12. It's not rocket science, I know that the first thing a person does when they have right? bounced off a glass wall is to look around to see if anybody When I produced my "proof" at the registrar's office, the is watching. clerk was not impressed by my claim to be over-qualified. If there are no witnesses, the injured individual will check She looked down at the degree and began to laugh. It was the damage... before getting up. in a frame - the same frame as my graduation picture. It's If, however, there are witnesses, getting up becomes top all my mother's fault. priority, with getting out being a close second. With one successful litter pick up day behind us, I would Neither was the clerk impressed with my MENSA calibre Also, it is customary to wait until you are alone in the encourage you to take an hour or two to go to a hot spot deductive reasoning capabilities…and accompanying almost soundproof privacy of your car before saying how in Town Saturday, May 29th, and help clean up the litter. argument. you really feel. Info Aurora is assisting us in tracking and assigning res- Needless to say, it was a frustrating experience. In other I swore…a lot after that. idents to 'hot spot' areas. You can call them at 905-727- words, I left in a huff. Recently, my memory of these unfortunate events was 3123-4104. When you leave in a huff, walking into a glass wall is not reawakened when our dog got up and ran at the sliding Garbage bags and gloves will be available from the the kind of dramatic exit you hope for. So much for the uni- glass door…three mornings in a row. Parks Department on Scanlon Court from 9 to 10 a.m. or Sadly, he still hasn't sworn off bunnies, so…I guess he from Info Aurora during business hours at the Town Hall versity degree, huh? this week. I had never walked into a glass wall before that. I had only won't be applying to MENSA either. seen it done. It's harder (I mean really!) than it looks! So, if Aurora's new recreation complex has any big, clear If you see something in this column that you wish to I recall the first time our cat saw a bird through the win- glass windows, doors…and especially walls, it should be respond to, I welcome your comments, either through dow. You know how cats take that low to the ground hunt- built right next to a walk-in clinic. the paper, to the Town Hall by mail - Box 1000, ing posture? Well, she did that. Then, she pounced! Then, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at she bounced…off the glass. Cathy welcomes e-mail at: [email protected] [email protected] 6 - AURORAN, Week of May 25, 2004 Letters to the Editor Get those gas prices up, this reader says By DICK ILLINGWORTH BOUQUETS to the more than 500 volunteers who partic- To the Editor, It would mean people If this was gradually raised costs for business, but most ipated in last month's Anti-Litter clean-up day to would be less willing to drive to 50 cents over several importantly by creating a help keep Aurora as "Our Kind of Town". More The price of gasoline is great distances to get to years it could generate an more efficient public transit BOUQUETS to the community business spon- going up. Motorists are work. additional $15 billion, even system and removing the sors for their contributions and support. See the mad. It would mean more people considering the drop in gridlock on the roads, the Mayor’s Report this week for a follow-up. The Conservatives are try- looking at alternatives for demand due to the higher competitive position of busi- ing to make it into an elec- their transportation needs. price. ness would be improved. BRICKBATS to Mayor Tim Jones for trying to cut off Open tion issue. All this would translate into That $15 billion could do Just look at the success of Forum during the recent council meeting And I find myself far out- smaller and fewer cars on fantastic things to improve the British initiative for get- after half an hour with three more citizens side popular opinion, and the road; residential devel- public transit and the condi- ting vehicles off the streets waiting to speak, claiming it was in accor- risk being labeled a heretic opments of higher density tion of our roads. of London. dance with the procedural bylaw. Aurora has prided itself by my neighbours. being built closer to urban To give you an idea of what Ye s, if the Conservatives over the years for its Open Forum and the right of citizens to I've been wanting to see centres; and greater rider- it could do, consider that the succeed in making the price ask questions or make comment. If it's in the procedural the price of gasoline top a ship on public transit, bicy- combined budgets of TTC, of gas an election issue, it bylaw, change it. A time limitation per speaker if necessary, buck for years now. cles and feet. GO, and Via are less the will be the political party but not a ban! Nothing could be better for This in turn would save $1.5 billion and of that, the with a platform closest to Aurora or the environment precious farm and wild various levels of govern- what I've outlined above that BOUQUETS to former Aurora Councillor Peter Healy, now or the country than to see lands, reduce gridlock, and ment contribute less than will get my vote. a summer resident of Temagami, for his recent the price of gas continue its improve the efficiency of $500 million. The pity is that mine will be letter to the Auroran about his dismay over the trek north, and stay there! public transit. It would be good for the their only vote, and that weekly activities of Aurora council. His letter A higher price for gas In 2002 the federal govern- national economy as well. won’t get them elected. should be mandatory reading for all members would mean fewer people ment raised $4.7 billion on a Part of that money could of the current council. would be willing to drive gasoline excise tax of 10 be used to offset the Darryl Moore monster gas guzzling SUVs. cents a litre. increased transportation Aurora More BRICKBATS to the same members of council for their disgraceful display towards each other and the rules of procedure at the recent council meeting, which was one of Aurora’s pool facilities the worst yet. It wasn't telecast, which is just as well, as cit- izens would be demanding a recall vote.

BOUQUETS to Reg Provost of Aurora on winning the 7th Annual Yellow Brick House Harley raffle and a “woefully inadequate” big, new Harley Davidson for the summer months. The raffle has raised more than To the editor, dren as lessons at the The Australian swim team constituents far into the $120,000 over the past seven years, which is Leisure Complex were full. is one of the best in the future. used for Yellow Brick House programs and services. I urge you to vote in favour This town is experiencing world. Australian athletes of the eight-lane pool facili- a growth explosion. Surely win more medals at the Janet Downer BRICKBATS to members of council who believe because ty for the Town of Aurora. with the amount of devel- Olympic games than Teacher-Librarian they missed a council or committee Aurora and its surround- opment taking place there Canada. It is a country sim- Pickering College meeting, they have the right to question ing area are desperately in must be developer funds ilar to Canada, but it pro- Newmarket the action taken or re-introduce the topic need of a top quality recre- available for this new facili- motes athletics extensively. so they can have their say. A quorum of council is five mem- ational facility. ty. As well as residential and bers and as long as a quorum is present, it's a legal meet- The present pool is woe- The concept of new commercial development, ALL - IN-ONE ing and the decisions made are valid. fully inadequate and does urbanism (people friendly Aurora needs to promote not address the needs of towns) calls for recreational excellence in athletics. The BOUQUETS and Best Wishes to Aurora martial arts the community. and green space where proposed facility will meet instructor Mike Watson, as he sets out on a 13- I have heard from several people can play. Fitness the needs of the communi- month Ultimate Black Belt Test. Only 30 people parents that they have should be a priority in ty for a long time. were invited to participate in the world’s most looked elsewhere for swim- reducing the strain on the This is an affluent com- ming lessons for their chil- health care system. munity that can afford a tax t B I

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C a C s f A t If the pool is managed g t m If business uninterrupted, c o t i r c e d e properly it should be able o o BRICKBATS to Prime Minister Paul Martin for his flip-flops n e n i u r t L M n why do we need workers? to cover operating costs. C in selecting local riding candidates. In the t case of Sheila Copps, he said it was a To the editor, workers? As with hockey tourna- local issue and he wouldn't interfere, but If GM or Ford goes on ments there are also spin in British Columbia and other areas he overruled the local With reference to your arti- strike, no cars would be pro- off effects when swim preference for his choice. Did Art Eggleton jump or was he cle “33 town staff workers duced. meets are hosted. Out of pushed in York Centre? may strike next week” as If the garbage collectors go town competitors will often published in your issue of on strike, no garbage would stay at local hotels and fre- BOUQUETS to Aurora's Marika Iannucci for being one of the week May 18, I would be collected. quent restaurants and Mortgage for a Rainy other businesses. eight Canadians selected to participate in the like to know how the Chief We’ve seen that in Toronto NATIONAL Games of the Young swim meet in Italy. She is Demonstrate vision and BANK Administrative Officers a few times. OF CANADA &Sunny Day take the plunge. a first-year member of the Aurora Ducks Swim thinks that services will not I think you’ll get my drift. Debbie Matthews Vote for a state of the art Club and a student at Light of Christ Catholic be cut if and when there is a If those 33 workers would 2 Orchard Heights Blvd. Aurora, Elementary School in Aurora. strike. go on strike, I’m sure that all facility which will serve Telephone: (905) 727-3686 I do not think that the Town services provided by the 33 BRICKBATS to the federal government for refusing to elim- of Aurora could continue staff workers would be inate the GST on the 10 cents tax the business as usual. severely affected. federal government imposes and the If that would be the case, 14.7 cents per litre the Ontario govern- why then does the Town Tom van den Elshout 50% OFF ment imposes on the price of a litre of gas. Paul Martin is employ those 33 staff Aurora laughing all the way to the bank, as millions of dollars in revenue is received due to higher gas prices. Hey Dad... PATIO DOORS Can I borrow $90,000 Like a good neighbour, For an education? State Farm is there. Huh? To give your child, the opportunity for PETER VIRTANEN, CLU LIFETIME a better future, education is the key. WARRANTY 220 Industrial Pkwy S. Unit 37 (Across from Aurora Hydro) Open a Registered Educational Savings Plan, Aurora, ON register your child for the Canada Education FREE ESTIMATES Ž FINANCING AVAILABLE Savings Grant of up to $7200 per child. 905-727-8400 Global Educational For more information contact: Marketing Sales Representative 905 Inc. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario Phone (905) 727-7048 Corporation Juliet Clegg at 726-9192 email: [email protected] AURORAN, Week of May 25, 2004 - 7

Father’s Day GiftFriday, DRAW June 18th Includes gifts from our merchants and tickets to the Hidden in a plaza on Industrial Parkway South is the leather manufacturing Red Barn Theatre production of firm of Majd Corp, which opened Aurora operations last week. Aurora Mayor Tim Jones was on hand with his trusty scissors to make it all official. Helping out are Alex Majdpour, left, Lucy Yu, and Amir Majdpour. While much ““WWeeeekkeenndd CCoommeeddyy”” of the leather work is created at the site, a small retail operation also exists. It’s located at 225 Industrial Parkway South. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Fill out this ballot and return to Letter to the Editor Omar's Shoes, Fabulous Flicks Stop rec project or Creative Colours by right away: reader Thursday, June 17th To the editor, enough. Stop this project best save some money

now. for that. With increasing dismay Anyhow, isn't there 2004 FFaatthheerr’’ss DDaayy DRAW Ballot✂ I have been following the another street that needs John R. Sullivan Name:______ongoing ice rink/swim- to be renamed? We'd Aurora Address:______ming pool farce. Prior to moving to Town: ______Aurora I was led to th Home Phone: ______believe that the residents 40 Anniversary of the community were a Bus. Phone: ______"cut above" those in the SALE surrounding area. What a disappoint- ment!! ON SALE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY To those who have filled AVAILABLE NOW FOR WASHROOM UPGRADES your and other local papers with "I want..," 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. Aurora "We must have..," "I'm Tel: (905) 727-6401 embarrassed to live here..," allow me to add the following: "Fiscal responsibility," "We can't DAMIR VRANCIC afford," "Huge projected LAW OFFICE A & F HAIR ELITE - 727-6212 GERRY'S NO FRILLS operating deficit," "No AURORA ALTERATIONS - 726-9242 GIFT BASKETS & MORE - 905-727-1683 proper public consulta- BUSINESS LAW, AURORA DOLLAR DISCOUNT STORE HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS - 727-8001 tion," "No demonstrated - 841-2497 need," and for good mea- REAL ESTATE, KAREN & TINA'S FLOWERS - 727-9865 AURORA DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDRY sure "Fiscal responsibili- WILLS & ESTATES KITCHEN ACCENTS - 841-0885 - 713-0095 ty." KNIT OR KNOT - 713-1818 AURORA SALON SECRETS - 727-1044 The financing plan for 905-841-6411 KODAK IMAGE CENTRE - 726-4243 this project is nothing BARRONS - 841-5454 LEGACY JEWELERS - 841-3065 more than wishful think- Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 BEER STORE - 727-4741 ing straight from the BOYZ TOYZ - 726-2316 NOT JUST CARDS (HALLMARK) pages of Nortel. CIBC BANK - 1-800-465-2422 - 727-1547 At the absolute best it CLOTHING OUTLET - 841-7652 OAKRIDGE OUTFITTERS - 726-4063 would saddle taxpayers Wedding Cakes CREATIVE COLOURS FASHIONS OMAR'S SHOES - 727-9391 with a surcharge for tens Event Catering - 727-0552 RADIO SHACK - 713-0473 of years; it depends on DELI DELIGHT CAFE - 841-3195 REGENCY VARIETY - 727-6691 likely unsustainable and Pastries 5 BELOW JEANS AND MORE growth rates and raising SPARKLE PHARMACY - 727-2322 Gluten & Sugar Free - 905-841-7762 development charges STAPLES/BUSINESS DEPOT - 713-0367 with a wave of the arm, FABULOUS FLICKS VIDEO - 841-5768 VAN DE VEN CAR WASH Specializing in: FAMILY SHOE REPAIR - 841-8922 which will certainly be Betty Fiebig YORK MEDICAL - 713-0404 challenged in court. • Wedding Cakes Aurora taxpayers are Director • Fine European Pastries already faced with 41-4 Industrial Pkwy South • Hors D’oeuvres amongst the highest tax Aurora • Gift Baskets rates in the GTA and 905-727-5198 • Event Catering have little or nothing to show for it. Winner of the “Small Business of the Year Award” I, for one, have had For Aurora 2003 - 2004 8 - AURORAN, Week of May 25, 2004 Basement apartment issue still unresolved It will depend on this Other options suggested available, and until the vices. chairperson of the com- required to vote, it would week's council meeting apartments be made legal government provided He said that while he mittee meeting, hadn't have been in support of whether a task force is to or a task force be estab- housing, basement apart- didn't want to ban the ille- voted and said she should the task force, which be appointed to evaluate lished to examine local ments are necessary. gal apartments he want- declare her intention. would have made it a tie, legalizing secondary issues involving base- When the committee ed them made safe for After checking the pro- or a lost motion. dwelling units in Aurora. ment apartments. report came to council the the tenants, and the cedural bylaw it was The committee report Last February Councillor During the discussion it debate started again and appointment of the task declared that the chair- will be presented to coun- Nigel Kean proposed the was pointed out that there this time the arguments force was a good starting person only voted in the cil this week, when the establishment of such a was a shortage of hous- about safety and the need point. event of a tie. debate is expected to task force to examine ing, especially for low to protect the tenants was Councillor Ron Wallace Morris said if she was start again. local issues pertaining to income families and some successful and council declared a conflict of bylaws of various munici- homeowners depended voted 4-3 to establish the interest and did not par- palities in the GTA. on the income from the task force. ticipate in the discussion. on Yonge He sought a staff report illegal apartments to help The report with recom- When the vote was Italian Restaurant recommending next pay mortgages. mendations as to the called it was 3-2 in oppo- EE steps, which was adopt- In spite of the best establishment of the task sition to the appointment RREE ed. efforts of Councillor force was presented to of the task force with FFENTREE Prior to that, staff was Damir Vrancic that a task last week's general com- Buck, Councillor John Purchase any lunch or dinner entrée at reg. price & receive another asked to look into the via- force be established to mittee meeting and the West and Mayor Tim lunch or dinnerentrée of equal or lesser value for FREE maximum value $20.00 bility of adopting a bylaw study the issues, the debate erupted again. Jones casting the three Open for Dinner Tues. to Sun. 5 - 10 pm permitting the establish- majority of committee It was recommended the ballots. Open for Lunch Wed. to Fri. 12 noon ment of basement apart- members voted to remain task force be comprised Kean noted that (905) 751-0986 15150 Yonge St., Aurora ments. with the status quo and of two members of council Counciillor Phyllis Morris, (across from the Aurora Library) The staff report provided act only on complaints. as well as appropriate three options. Councillor Evelyn Buck staff plus six citizen mem- One was the current sta- argued that while the bers. tus that illegal apart- apartments may not be Buck continued her a Seni ments continue to be the most desirable opposition to the appoint- uror ors’ prosecuted only after a accommodation, there ment of a task force as it A complaint had been was no alternative as would be a waste of time r received. public housing was not and due to the lack of pol- Art G oup icy on affordable housing the problem of illegal apartments would contin- Invites You to Attend Their Loblaws gets ue, as people have to live somewhere. She said there was no th advantage of having a 10 Annual green light registry, as it would only create another level of bureaucracy. to proceed She opposed the estab- Art Show lishment of the task force. In October last year, Loblaw supermarkets in Kean argued for the Aurora Council delegated the country. need of the task force to approval of the site plan Plans also include a com- investigate various issues & Sale agreement between the mon road off Bayview such as absentee land- town and Loblaw Avenue to be shared with a lords, street parking and Properties Limited for a proposed liquor store. the drain on public ser- supermarket at the south- west corner of Bayview Avenue and the St. John's Do you have an OFFICIAL OPENING Sideroad subject to the investment portfolio resolution of all outstand- ing issues. or a collection Friday May 28th, At that time, a holding cat- of what used to be 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm egory was placed on the good ideas? lands to ensure they would only be used for the pur- & Stephen Forsey CIM, FCSI, Investment Representative poses outlined in the JONES, GABLE & COMPANY LIMITED (Member CIPF) bylaw. 905-726-9343 Saturday May 29th, As the applicant has met all the conditions required 10:00 am - 4:00 pm by the town, a request was received to remove the holding category and the enacting bylaw be adopted. Aurora Seniors’ Centre Based on the assurance 52 Victoria St. by staff that all conditions had been met, council (905) 727-2816 for more information endorsed the report and enacted the bylaw remov- ing the holding category Artists will be in attendance and allowing the development (905) 727- 0309 to proceed. refreshments will be served When complete, the site will be one of the largest AURORAN, Week of May 25, 2004 - 9 GIGIGANTICGANTIC PAINT & STAIN SALE ONLY AT AURORA HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE

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Collage of a championship hockey team, above, was put together by Aurora’s John Cooper marking the achievements of Canada’s best junior hockey squad, the Aurora Tigers. The talented club knocked off four championships before heading out to Grande Prairie, Alberta, for the Royal Bank Cup, which they easily won in five games, losing only one.Throughout their successful year,Tigers lost only seven games. A reception for the team was held at the Leisure Complex Thursday and players posed for pic- tures and signed autographs. Below, defenseman Andrew Hotham adds his name to the Tiger shirt being worn by Aurora’s Graham Catt. Collage by John Cooper; photo by Ron Wallace

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Williams Their next two games in support the local Aurora and the three players from Secondary School team Markham are Saturday, players may contribute the Town of Aurora, the during that school's initial May 29 at 7:30 p.m. and items to the auction by Markham Junior B season in the High School Tuesday, June 2 at 8 p.m. contacting Martha Dickie at Lacrosse team truly repre- field lacrosse program. All home games are 905-841-1748. sents the central core of Craig has just completed played at the Markham Ensuring that the club can Yo rk Region. his first year at Georgian Centennial Arena on support the efforts of these With the first half of their College, where he is McCowan Road one light players requires a signifi- season completed, the studying Automotive north of Highway 7. cant operating budget and Markham Junior Lacrosse Marketing. Tickets are $5 for adults this fundraiser will be a Club has a 7 and 3 record. Adding strength to the and $3 for students. large part of that effort. Not only are they win- forward line in his first sea- ning, but, they're winning son with Markham is 17- against some pretty strong year-old Tommy Hurley. Jaguar Gymnastics competition scoring in the A student at Aurora's Dr. win column against both G.W. Williams Secondary SOME OPENINGS STILL the Barrie Tornado and the School, Tommy plays a key AVAILABLE FOR OUR Clarington Green Gaels. role on Williams' attack SPRING SESSIONS Thirteen-year-old Aurora resident and Lester. B. Both of these teams are line this year. Pearson Public School student Nathaniel Gery former Founder Cup He is a graduate of TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMP has been selected by Tennis Canada to represent Champions. the East Gwillimbury/ FULL & 1/2 DAYS AVAILABLE the country in three junior tournaments in Europe The Founder Cup is the Newmarket Redbirds Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, this summer. He will compete against the best 13- Canadian Junior B Midget team, and also will continue to play with the pre-competitive, competitive, adult programs, year-olds in the world in Holland, France and Lacrosse title. The win against the Northstars U19 program and birthday parties. Germany throughout July. This is Nathaniel's first Barrie Tornado, 2003 this September. 905 841 7598 6 Vata Court, Unit 6 & 7 (off Edward) 2 blocks east of Yonge, AURORA European tour. He represented Canada as part of Founder Cup Champions, Tommy plans on studying the 12 and under Florida tour in 2002. was a sweet victory for this to become a fire fighter third year club. upon graduation from The game was a back Williams next year. and forth event with both This year's coaching staff Skating results sides remaining even - Ron Reed, Vic throughout the three peri- Emberson, Dan Ransom Aurora Skating Club Jr. Silver Skills: Avery ods of regulation play. and Wally Christen - skaters held their final test Gagnon. Markham pulled off a 9-8 replace last year's coach- day of the season recently. Gold Skills: Christine victory over the Barrie club ing team headed by Tim Following are the results. MacCallum, Sarah Gray. in the 10-minute overtime Clarridge. Dutch Waltz: Jennifer Preliminary Freeskate period. Clarridge's coaching staff Strathearn, Alicia Alberton. Part I: Amber Ciolfe, Emma Local Aurora talent plays was recognized within the Canasta: Phoebe Look, Dillon, Amanda Alberton, a key role in Markham's league for the continued Shauna O'Conner, Sierra Robyn Kosmidis, Hailey depth of strength this year. improvement of the club Thompson, Zahra Rajan. Riggs, Nicole Relke, Emma Returning veterans Geoff with the "Coaching Staff of Baby Blues: Austin Laverty. Kelly and Craig Dickie are the Year" award. Bushell, Shelby Olesovsky. Preliminary Freeskate entering their third year Receipt of this award car- Swing: Samantha Galati, Part II: Amanda Alberton, with the club and are key ries with it the honour of Kortney Weichel, Robyn Emma Dillon. players in the defensive becoming the coaching Kosmidis, Jackianne Abbey. Jr. Bronze Freeskate zone. staff of the Eastern Fiesta: Jihyun Cha, Part I: Mackensie Jordan. Geoff and Craig are both Conference team at this Kaitlin VanWinckle, Teija Senior Bronze graduates of the year's All Star Game. Rom-Colthoff. Freeskate Part I: Meaghan Newmarket Northstars Clarridge remains with CALL Willow Waltz: Nicole Jones, Jamie Stephenson, field program, which is the club in the position of FOR A Calvert, Taylor MacDowall, Stephanie Fonceca, now part of the East President. FREE Caylin Butler, Kayla Mete. Amy Bellefeuille, Paige Gwillimbury/Newmarket The team looks forward to Ten Fox: Sophia Flanagan. Redbirds Lacrosse organi- continued improvement TRIAL Perugini, Amanda Alberton. 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While Ernie Eves and the Tories lied a little about bal- 1 It was a little different from a 4 ⁄2 hour council meeting That meant the lights could only be turned off in large ancing the budget, Peterson and the Liberals lied a lit- in May, 1971, when the agenda included 115 items of blocks not room by room. tle about their surplus, but that's politics. correspondence, three delegations all dealing with Due to ongoing complaints from taxpayers council development applications. approved a new computer system to control the lights During the meeting, seven reports with 79 items and on individual relays, saving an estimated $125,000 BLASTING MAYOR'S COLUMNS recommendations were discussed and four resolutions per year. considered. Better late than never! Mayor Tim Jones shouldn't feel wounded by attacks Quite a night! on his columns by fellow councillors as back in June AURORA'S SPONSORSHIP SCANDAL 1971 Mayor Dick Illingworth was criticized in council BUT STILL WITH CONTROVERSIAL DEBATE for a column he had written about a land development, It was back in May, 2003, when Aurora Council which some members of council questioned. In January, 1970, a proposal that the town hold off placed itself into an embarrassing situation. It goes with the territory! signing subdivision agreements in new areas until After considerable discussion at council about the school sites had been negotiated was strongly need for replacing its 16-year-old ice-cleaning opposed by Mayor Dick Illingworth on the basis it was machine, it accepted sponsorship money for a new handing the town's planning control over to the school machine. Need Bail boards. The money was accepted and applauded before The councillors supporting the proposal claimed land council had approved or even debated replacing the NOW? prices had increased for school sites once a subdivi- machine. CALL 416-435-8433 sion agreement had been signed and such a move With an offer to pay $60,000 of the $65,101 cost of would save taxpayers money. the machine on condition the sponsoring car dealer- DON CARTER The mayor argued that council should cooperate and ship could put its logo on the machine, the deal was assist the school boards in every way possible, but it agreed to without debate. 24 HRS.CRIMINAL LAWYER was up to the school board to negotiate their own OVER 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE deals. DON’T FEEL SORRY FOR DALTON IN YORK REGION Council agreed to meet in private with both school boards to discuss the issue resulting in council agree- If you feel sorry for the Dalton McGuinty Liberals ing with a three-month delay to permit school boards to about getting stuck with a $5.6 billion deficit from the complete their negotiations. Harris/Eves Progressive Conservative government Find Out What your after they bragged about balancing the budget, you A BUILDING WITHOUT LIGHT SWITCHES should also feel sorry for former New Democratic Home is Worth On-Line Party Premier Bob Rae. With the potential shortage and the high cost of elec- Back in 1990 when he was sworn into office as visit: tric energy today, York taxpayers are fortunate region- Ontario's economy was in a freefall into recession, the al officials took action to dim the lights at the new $26 million surplus that the David Peterson Liberals regional building in February, 1995. bragged about turned into a $700 million deficit. www.QuickOnlineEvaluation.com It's hard to believe but the building was constructed Due to the failing economy, the provincial sales tax, ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. without light switches. which at that time accounted for 21 per cent of all Theatre Aurora celebrates an award-winning season Aurora's popular Theatre "Communicating Doors". Dalene Flannigan won Aurora, an institution on Among the winners were "Best Actress in a Leading Henderson Drive for Joanna Megraw, "Best Role". decades, celebrated a Actress in a Leading Role" In addition to the success SUMMER CAMP! successful season in in "Anything Goes" and of "Anything Goes" and 2003-4, scooping more Quin Dalgleish, "Best "Communicating Doors", About $37 / day! For Kids, Ages 6 - 12! than a dozen nominations Actress in a Supporting two members of Theatre and winning four awards. Role" also in "Anything Aurora fared well with Our Monday to Friday Programs: The group entered two Goes". other groups. Each two week period has a different Theme! 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Hydro questions answered THE LIGHT SPOT From page 1 chairman of the board, to tant to investigate the bene- discussions, but the mayor AURORA’S NO.1 LIGHTING STORE Gord Lytle and Jane Murray confirm and clarify various fits of merging the two hydro said that wasn't necessary • 100’s of Unique Lighting Ideas to a one-year term as incor- issues that had been previ- utilities in a similar manner as he represented council ¥ Wholesale Prices porating directors of the ously raised. to the previously merged and the stakeholders on the ¥ Lamps and Lampshades holding company. It was confirmed that coun- fire departments. board. This was in addition to cil made the appointments According to information Sanderson replied that STORE HOURS Mayor Tim Jones and John and re-appointments to the made available at the time it wasn't the intention Mon., Tues., Wed. 10 am - 6 pm 15570 Yonge St., Aurora Thurs. 10 am - 9 pm Sanderson, President and board and that council set appeared the decision because as soon as the Fri. 10 am - 6 pm 905-727-7347 CEO of the holding compa- the annual salary and fee would be made by the hydro investigation is complete Sat. 10 am - 5 pm ny. per meeting. board of directors without and there is something to At the end of the first year, It was also confirmed that input from members of report, public meetings will Lytle retired and then- the Corporation of the Town council or the public. be held in both towns. Aurora Treasurer Allan of Aurora, or the council, is When the issue was raised People interested in the Evelyn was appointed in his the shareholder and the tax- in council about the $26 mil- local hydro utility will be able place and Murray was reap- payers are stakeholders. lion asset being discussed to attend the annual meet- Custom cabinets and built ins. pointed. Steeves said the board of without input from council, ing in June and another In house design, manufacture and After reviewing payments directors was responsible to councillors agreed they meeting on the proposed to board members in other Aurora Council. should be included in the merger at a later date. installation. jurisdictions, Aurora Council Sanderson said the annual Residential and Commercial. decided on a schedule for meeting, scheduled for next the board of $5,000 per month, would be open to the Helping you build a realistic and (905) 716-7817 year, plus $400 per meeting. public. attainable retirement portfolio This includes the mayor It was pointed out that the and town treasurer but does so-called public meeting Auddis Wong, CIM, CFP not include Sanderson. held in June, 2003, devel- Financial Consultant When asked about the high oped into a two-hour private Aurora: 905-727-7396 payments to appointed meeting with councillors and Toronto: 416-510-1565 board members compared when they reported in open to the approximately $2,000 session, the public that had - Mutual Funds, RSP per annum, without a fee for been in attendance had 1201-75 Donway West -Labour Sponsored Funds North York, Ont. M3C 2E9 -GICs, Registered Education Plans, RIFs meetings, received by the gone home. [email protected] former elected hydro com- Sanderson admitted that missioners, it was pointed last year's meeting had out that as the utility was been badly handled and this now a private corporation, year's would be different the directors were personal- without a long private ses- ly liable. sion prior to the public ses- Over the years questions sion. have been asked about the The province later provided FANMAN SAVES YOU MONEY! financial status of the utility, municipalities with an option governance and the rela- to reconfirm their desire to tionship of the utility as a for- remain for-public or return to profit corporation in compar- non-public status and coun- ison with its previous rela- cil, on the advice of Hydro Spring Specials on tionship as a non-profit utili- officials decided to remain ty with elected hydro com- as a for-profit utility. missioners and the mayor The reason given at the CEILING FANS as the governing body. time was that with the future This issue was raised at of local utilities in doubt over Come see our 1500 sq. ft. the June 24, 2003, council the next few years, the meeting. assets were more valuable lighting showroom Questions were asked as as a for-profit utility rather to the status of council than a non-profit and would members and the general bring more on the market if Table/Floor Lamps/Ceiling Fixtures public in the affairs of the sold. two corporations as the Asked why more informa- CALL FOR HOURS Corporation of the Town of tion had not been made 220 INDUSTRIAL PKWY., S., AURORA Aurora is listed as the share- public, Sanderson replied holder. that the first year had been 905r841-2832 It was pointed out that as very difficult for local utilities both are private companies due the constantly changing board meetings are not positions of the provincial open to the public or mem- government and require- bers of council, other than ments of the Ontario Energy HELP US the mayor who is a member Board. of the board. It was pointed out that the It was requested that coun- local utility had control of HELP THE cil direct staff to obtain a less than 15 per cent of the written legal opinion in order monthly hydro bill. to clarify issues considered Questions were also asked AURORA LIBRARY! by council as the sharehold- about the status of the pro- er, which would exempt posed merger of the Aurora council from the require- utility with the Newmarket ments of the Municipal Act utility and when council ART SHOW which requires all meetings members and the public ART SHOW shall be open to the public. would have the opportunity Earlier this month, the to present their views. && SALESALE Auroran had an exclusive It was pointed out that ear- meeting with John lier in the year Aurora and at the Sanderson, President and Newmarket Councils had CEO and George Steeves, agreed to engage a consul- AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY 15145 Yonge St., Aurora HOMPSO (a portion of all art sales will be donated to the library) T Funeral Home N 29 Victoria St., Aurora OPENING RECEPTION Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 Friday, June 4th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Directors: Brent Forrester - Jacqueline Baak - Rich Kroeger - Gena Maher - Taylor Brown SHOW CONTINUES Saturday, June 5th 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, June 6th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Don't forget to pick up a raffle ticket on www.dignitymemorial.com ~ Cremation, Burial & Memorial Services "BEACH BUMS" ~ Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans ~ Monuments, Markers & Inscriptions an original framed watercolour painting ~ Affordable Cost Options donated by Donnah Cameron II . 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