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Vol. 5 No. 38 Week of July 12, 2005 905-727-3300 Now you see them...

You walked on the wild side if you were part of the Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society’s garden tour Sunday and you visited Henning Malmholt’s incredible efforts on Clubine Court. A partial view of his garden is shown, inset. His was one of eight Aurora and area gardens available on the tour which attracted scores of visitors. Auroran photos by David Falconer ...now you don’t Aurora retail bustled years ago

Long before the current con- first IGA store in Canada operated There was the mother and the venience store opened on there by Larry Rubin. father, sons Phil and Harvey and Wellington Street East, just east of Even earlier, the building was daughter Shirley. the bank, there was a Home once the site of a general store It was a combination grocery Hardware store but before that the operated by the Fingold family. and dry goods store with a huge opening in the wall of what was once two stores. Aurora student joins Years ago, Rolling's fruit store was across the street from the Fingold store while Joe Mitchell's Historica Fair group hardware store and Frank Teasdale's grocery store were Aurora’s Caitlin Nishimura has Purpose of the play was not located farther east on Wellington been selected to join the Ontario only to tell this story, but also allow Street. delegation of 15 students attend- the audience to relate the event to Such is the changing face of ing the 11th annual National recent world tragedies. Aurora. Historica Fair in Saskatoon this While in Saskatoon, Caitlin will A bank now occupies the site week. meet others from Labrador City to of the former Queen's Hotel and In celebration of Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to across the road is the third edition Saskatchewan’s centennial, the Zeballos, British Columbia, and all of the Bank of Montreal, Aurora's National Historica Fair will bring points in between. oldest bank. together 165 young students from They will spend the week On Yonge Street there was across the country for a week of exploring many historic sites in the Cousins Dairy where Wellington’s learning and adventure that culmi- Saskatoon region such as Two weeks ago, The Auroran ran a picture of the two trees in restaurant is now located. nates with a public display of their Batoche, Fort Carlton, Duck Lake, the top photo with a resident fighting to save them from For many years, the Trio history projects at the Saskatoon the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, being removed because of reconstruction of the Vandorf Restaurant operated there, and Field House. the Saskatoon Western Sideroad. The resident was not successful. The two trees, once, on the second floor, there Caitlin’s class project Development Museum and the believed to be more than 100 years old, were removed last was a bowling alley. "Remember Me" is a play written Historic Marr Residence. When it was Cousins, Bob week. They were part of a total of 21 trees that were taken and performed by the students of The National Fair delegates Montgomery operated the dairy from the side of the road to allow crews to rebuild the a Grade 8 class from Highview were selected from more than bar in front of the store and in the Vandorf from Industrial Parkway South to Bayview Avenue. Public School. 220,000 students in more than back Reg Glass made ice cream. Officials claimed the two maples, located near Jarvis The play tells the story of the 1,000 communities who participat- He was the brother of Don Avenue, had root damage and would not have lived more Halifax explosion when two muni- ed in Regional and Local Historica Glass who operated the dairy than another seven years had they been spared. Virginia tions ships collided in Halifax har- Fairs in May. along with Fred Cousins. bour. The blast killed 1,500 people The Historica Foundation Johnson, who fought for the survival of the trees, noted “I’d At that time dairies delivered and wounded 9,000 others. engages Canadians in the stories rather enjoy the shade, colour and graceful beauty of those milk and one of the deliverymen The play tells the story of how that define its identity and the mature maples for five to seven years than to watch a was Bud Gilbert, Aurora's 2005 these events affected the people events that shape the country’s sapling struggle for survival”. Auroran photos by Ron Wallace of Halifax. future. Please see page 12 MAIL BOXES ETC.¨ ✔ Digital Colour Printing ✔ ✔ Fax Service available Black and White copies ✔ ✔ Business Cards, Forms Print from Email or CD ✔ ✔ Brochures, Flyers Laminating & Binding Services

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CONTINUING is $5. Hillary House is at 15372 Yonge Street. For more 905-727-4015. Aurora Farmers’ Market continues every Saturday in the information call 905-727-4015. SEPTEMBER 10 Temperance Street parking lot until Thanksgiving. Event opens at 8 AUGUST 24 Mark this date for the annual Candlelight Tour of Homes spon- a.m. Afternoon tea on the verandah at Hillary House between 2 and sored by the Aurora Historic Society with all proceeds going **** 4 p.m. Just drop in! Price per person for tea and a tour is $5. Hillary towards the restoration of historic Hillary House. For more informa- Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. House is at 15372 Yonge Street. For more information call tion call 905-727-8991. at Gabriel’s on Yonge Street. New members welcome. For further information, call 905-841-1352. **** During the month of July the Skylight Gallery in the Town Hall will feature the artwork of Rosie Schroder. Regular viewing hours are 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday. **** On the first Wednesday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon, a satellite constituency office for Vaughan/King/Aurora MPP Greg Sorbara will be open in the councillors’ lounge at the Town Hall. Call 1-877-880-6770 for information. **** Every Friday night from 8.15 to 10.15 p.m. at the Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School gym there will be a basketball and vol- leyball drop-in for ages 14 to 18. Call 905-726-4760 for further infor- mation. **** Marilyn Redvers, Sales Representative Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge #148 meets the first Residential Real Estate Services and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge Street (south of Wellington). For more information, call 905-830-9205. 14799 Yonge Street, Aurora L4G 1N1 **** Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each 905-727-3154 month at The Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 www.realestateaurora.com p.m. For further information contact Bob Butler at h.butler@sympa- tico.ca or 905-713-3314. THE **** ROYAL LEPAG E CHAIRMAN'S CLUB Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each ASSOCIATE BROKER NETWORK month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee club at 9 a.m., Your Community Realty NATIONAL lunch at noon. Call 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080. **** Helping Hand: Gently used clothing for women and children, at Tr inity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. Wednesdays 5.30 - 7 p.m. For more information, call 905-727-6101. **** Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. **** Progressive Euchre every Thursday night. Aurora Legion. 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. $289,000 $309,000 **** Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora/Newmarket SUPER BUNGALOW IN NORTHWEST AURORA! CHARMING BUNGALOW ON FABULOUS LOT! welcomes new members throughout the year for monthly meetings and special interest groups. Contact Barb at 905-713-3587. Trinity Well maintained home with hardwood floors! New Amazing lot backing to Sheppard's Bush! Wood floors! Anglican Church, Aurora. roof in 2004! Spacious living/dining rooms! Eat-in Master bedroom, has ensuite! 3rd bedroom/office has JULY & AUGUST kitchen! Finished basement has separate entry, ensuite & separate entry! Separate entry to basement! 2 Primary school registrations continue until August 25, at the kitchen, recreation room, 2 bedrooms & 3-pc. bath! walkouts to huge deck! Walk to GO train! Wow! admissions office of the York Catholic District School Board, 320 Bloomington Road West from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. On Saturday, August 27, register from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. JULY 15 Deadline for public comment for the Class Environmental Assessment for the Whitwell/State Farm Sewage Pumping Station to be located on State Farm Way just east of Leslie Street which is scheduled for construction later this year. For further information call Paul Husson, project director at 905-709-5825. JULY 18 Aurora Writers’ Group monthly meeting at 7.30 p.m. in the Holland Room at the Aurora Town Hall. Adult writers of all genres $359,000 $629,900 and skill levels welcome. Writing exercises, discussion. Free. For further information call Malcolm at 905-898-5484. JUST LISTED - NORTHWEST AURORA! YEAR ROUND SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVER 2 FAIRWAYS JULY 20 Concert in the Park. Cindy Thompson, old time fiddle music. Terrific family home on quiet crescent - over 1800 3600+ sq. ft.! Huge rooms, most with golf course Town Park. 7 - 9 p.m. sq.ft.! Fabulous sun room for summer living! Open views! Hardwood floors, large deck, 2 fireplaces, 2 **** concept family room/kitchen! Convenient breezeway ensuites! Fabulous w/out basement has oak wet bar, Afternoon tea on the verandah at Hillary House between 2 and provides interior access to garage/mudroom! wainscotting, sauna, 3-pc. bath, built-in seating! 4 p.m. Just drop in! Price per person for tea and a tour is $5. Hillary House is at 15372 Yonge Street.For more information call 905-727- 4015. presented by JULY 27 Concert in the Park. Hot Rocks and Robert Wotherspoon - Rolling Stones Tribute Band. Town Park. 7 - 9 p.m. **** Afternoon tea on the verandah at Hillary House between 2 and 4 p.m. Just drop in! Price per person for tea and a tour is $5. Hillary House is at 15372 Yonge Street.For more information call 905-727- 4015. AUGUST 3 Concert in the Park. Hurricane Big Band. Town Park. 7 - 9 p.m. AUGUST 10 Concert in the Park. Blackboard Blues Band. Town Park. 7 - 9 p.m. SOUTHWEST AURORA! $479,000 AUGUST 16 GREAT LOT! WALK TO SCHOOLS! Aurora Council meets at 7 p.m. in the council chambers of the Town Hall. This is the only council or committee meeting to be held Wonderful family home on oversized lot with mature trees! Lovely covered porch across back of during the month of August. house! Main floor office! Finished basement with large open-concept rec. rm.! Popular neighbour- AUGUST 17 hood! Concert in the Park. Hotel California, Eagles Tribute Band. Town Park. 7 - 9 p.m. **** Afternoon tea on the verandah at Hillary House between 2 and 4 p.m. Just drop in! Price per person for tea and a tour

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So far speed humps have but if that is the case the pub- Spokesmen said police been constructed on lic should be so advised. would take enforcement Kennedy Street and will be Every year the police units into subdivisions to tar- soon installed on Golf Links budget is increased with the get aggressive drivers who Drive with several more addition of new officers and chose to jeopardize the safe- streets being considered. civilian staff, but none of the ty of children and other citi- This is being done in spite new resources appears to be zens. of the fact that for every five going to keeping residential Over the years several speed humps emergency streets safe. Aurora residents have com- vehicles could be delayed by Municipal taxpayers plained to council about as much as a minute, thereby shouldn't have to pay for speeding motorists in vari- endangering the lives of citi- additional signs to meet the ous Aurora subdivisions. zens. requirements of the Highway In previous police resi- It is obvious the Safe Traffic Act to lower speed lim- dential enforcement cam- Streets, Nice Neighbourhood its, pay for unnecessary stop paigns, it was found that program is not working as signs or pay to install speed about 80 per cent of the driv- few residential streets ever humps to control speeding, ers charged with speeding see a police cruiser or a when that is the responsibility were residents of the com- police officer. of the regional police force. munity in which they were Because of citizen com- Granted police officers stopped. plaints, time after time council can't be on every street all The police promised to has authorized staff to the time but under target speeding, stop sign request York Regional Police the Safe Streets, Nice and school bus violations to monitor certain streets as a Neighbourhood program tax- and other traffic related laws. result of the complaints. payers should be entitled to Chief Armand La Barge However, no reports are some attention, which is urged motorists to assume ever received, at least in sadly lacking. responsibility for the safety of their community and drive with care. DAMIR VRANCIC Since then, little or noth- ing has happened to control LAW OFFICE speeding, stop sign viola- tions or other traffic infrac- BUSINESS LAW, tions in residential areas of REAL ESTATE, Aurora. WILLS & ESTATES Peggy Thomas, left, and Marianne Still, Adult Day Program Co-ordinator for At every council meeting CHATS (Community Home Assistance To Seniors), cut the cake officially there is normally a delega- 905-841-6411 marking the opening of the adult day program’s new home at 126 Wellington tion from a residential neigh- Street West in Aurora last week. The program has moved from its St. bourhood complaining about Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall location on Mosley Street. speeding or other traffic vio- lations on residential streets. Auroran photo by David Falconer Either that or there’s a recommendation from the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Pathway marks anniversary seeking more multi-way The Aurora-based and Mark LaVigne was to Pathway of Peace cele- see it eventually develop brates its fifth anniversary into an international net- Friday, July 15th, with a work of community initia- plaque commemoration and tives to raise money for and a smudging ceremony by awareness of the issue of gourmet to go Grey Eagle, who opened violence against women Ceiling Fans by the pathway’s sold-out ben- and children. Casablanca, Canarm, Kendal efit concert earlier this year. The Pathway of Peace Schnitzels our specialty Special guests at the has generated about Monte Carlo, Fanimation event include Aurora Mayor $125,000 in revenues so far Tim Jones and Julliette’s for women’s shelter Yellow Place Executive Director Brick House. MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS Margaret Haynes. The Pathway of Peace is APPETIZER See our 1500 sq. ft. Scarborough women’s built through the centre of Soup of the day • Goulash soup or Gazpacho shelter Julliette’s Place is in Temperance Park, just west SUMMER SALADS Lighting Show Room the process of developing of Aurora’s main intersec- ELIOS SALAD with CHICKEN BROCHETTES its own Pathway of Peace. tion of Yonge and Wellington SPINACH SUPREME SALAD with CRISP SHRIMPS Yo rk Regional Police Streets. WARM CALAMARI SALAD “POSEIDON STYLE” Chandeliers by Murray Feiss Chief Armand La Barge is Bricks are being sold for GRAYSTONES SALAD also scheduled to attend. $25 (families and individu- Officially opened by then als), $100 (small business) DESSERT • COUPE “JACQUES” Plus Vanity, Floor and Table Lights Ontario Lieutenant and $1,000 (corporate). $ 50 21. plus taxes Governor Hilary M. Weston Contact Yellow Brick 220 INDUSTRIAL PKWY. 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Poor Richard Government education is needed in class Education is badly needed, For politicians to do right; Instead of being deadbeats, They will have to be oh so bright! - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

There's no doubt that politics and politicians around the world today have little respect or trust from their electors. The decline in voting is a good indication of the poor respect in which politicians generally are held. One of the problems is that new politicians pick up all the bad habits of their more experienced colleagues. They learn to live high on the hog at the public trough and forget they were elected to serve the people not the Above is a photograph of the 1955-56 Aurora Legion Peewee Allstars. In the photo are, front row, left party. to right, Tim Hoffman, Ivan Anderson, George Harrison, Fred Hughes, Michael Teasdale, Jim Preston, The Ministry of Education has been requested over the Verne Eveleigh; back row, left to right, Shorty Heard (Legion representative), David Pringle, James Fox, years to initiate a course in local government in the school system, but to no avail. John Wilson, Donald Faiers,Terry Stone,Ted Heaney (coach), Keith Wright, Paul Sisman, Jim Wells, and Ministry education officials claimed local government ? Mathews (manager). The photo belongs to Verne Eveleigh of Cookstown. was being taught in various courses. Back in the mid 1970s, members of the former Bureau of From the Editor Municipal Research became concerned about the lack of knowledge of government at all levels and decided to do something about it. But even before that, in 1966 the Association of Women Electors submitted a brief to the government requesting that Bullet narrowly missed school children have the opportunity to learn more about the workings of local government. There was also the Ontario Conference on Local Government. heart of the newspaper The Small Urban Section of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario also pressed the government for From the editor, assistant or the world's where," said Production found typographical errors action. number one headache. Manager Cynthia Proctor. "I in last week's paper that Some teachers took it upon themselves to teach civics There isn't enough room It was about 4 p.m. and can see it, but I can't open made you wonder what it by taking the students out of the classroom and into the to recount the number of for no more than two sec- it." is we do here from one local political arena. bullets I have dodged in this onds, the lights went out. Every attempt from week to the next, I apolo- In 1968, a total of 70 students from R. K. Smith's Grade business over the years, but Then they were on again. every angle resulted in the gize. 10 class at Aurora’s Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School none came closer than the All the computers, of same error message. We caught some of visited Queen's Park. one fired late last Monday course, went black then That famous line, from them, but we didn't catch The next year, in co-operation with Aurora Council and afternoon. began that long re-boot the TV series Six Million them all. staff, Smith arranged to hold a mock election for his stu- I have worked in this while the machine tries to Dollar Man, suddenly came Too busy ducking that dents for council positions, and appointees to staff. business so long I have figure out if it's all right into play. bullet. The students sat next to their council counterparts at two first-hand knowledge of hot or not. "We can rebuild him. We or three regular council meetings and then held their own lead, chases, type that was In the production depart- have the technology." Ron Wallace mock council meeting at the high school. backwards, flat-bed press- ment, we planned for such Five hours later, elec- Editor Parents, grandparents, friends and members of council es, linotype machines, an occasion. We have back- tronically, the new 16-page attended the student council meeting. headlines that had to be ups, power bars, surge pro- newspaper left Aurora for It was obvious the students had picked up many of the rewritten if they didn't fit and tectors, battery packs, all the printing press in Barrie, bad habits of their senior colleagues. a plethora of other "olden- the goodies to make sure a a number of hours after our “Aurora’s Steve Ostick was elected student mayor and later his days" newspaper objects. power failure won't bring us normal deadline. Community Newspaper” father Len Ostick was elected a councillor for the munici- What five people and a to our knees. The people in Barrie Published weekly by The pality and served for many years. Auroran Publications Inc. computer can do these Monday, we were rose to the occasion, and At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 While they discussed many current problems facing days would have taken two brought to our knees. the freshly-printed newspa- Aurora, L4G 1G3 council at that time, the students also introduced several Owner & Publisher dozen people to do back in The entire paper - all 16 per was back in Aurora the Rosemary Schumaker new resolutions, one of which was the appointment of the the sixties. pages of it, only minutes following morning, as [email protected] Aurora Citizen of the Year. But the operative word away from being sent to the though nothing at all had Editorial They argued that the town should recognize one of its Ron Wallace here is "computer", either printer - disappeared. happened. [email protected] own as the Citizen of the Year. the world's number one "It's in there some- So, dear reader, if you Dick Illingworth Members of the town council picked up on the idea and, [email protected] in 1970, Bob Blick was named as Aurora's first Citizen of the Photography David Falconer Year. Letter to the Editor Advertising Originally the Citizen of the Year was named at the Diane Buchanan Birthday Ball on the eve of the July First activities. [email protected] Roy Urbach Today the Citizen of the Year is named during the Civic Bowling event 2nd [email protected] Awards Ceremonies. Production Unfortunately, teacher R. K. Smith was transferred to Cynthia Proctor [email protected] another school and no other teacher was willing to devote All Departments the time and energy to carry on the program and the stu- 905-727-3300 dent council idea in Aurora died. best in the country Classifieds Federal Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament 905-727-7128 To the editor, its roster. On another note, people [email protected] Flora MacDonald picked up the challenge in 1976. Facsimile Machine Speaking to the Canadian Teachers' Federation she said The success of this 30th of York Region and 905-727-2620 Grand total: $235,133! annual fund raising event Bradford West Gwillimbury, Editorial Department the real basis of politics had never been taught in the school [email protected] and there was no effort to do so. Thank you to everyone ensures that the many chil- congratulations on making who made Big Brothers Big dren who now benefit BBBSY Bowl for Kids Sake Editorial policy Some teachers invited local politicians to visit the class- Opinions expressed by colum- room to explain local government and most politicians who Sisters of York Bowl for through the friendship and the second largest in the nists, contributors and letter writers are not necessarily participated said afterwards that the students asked more Kids Sake 2005 the huge mentoring programs pro- country. those of The Auroran. Letters success that it was. vided continue to do so and In the end though, the must include name and phone informed and penetrating questions than at a ratepayers’ number, although number will The campaign, led by allows for increasing the real winners are the chil- not be published. Names may meeting. be withheld assuming a com- It was suggested that guidelines for the lessons be pre- Honourary Chair York number of boys and girls dren whose lives will be pelling reason to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All pared in consultation with members of the Association of Regional Police chief who can be served. made better because so contents protected by copy- Municipalities of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Armand La Barge saw Interesting note - a many took some time to right. Advertising policy Clerks and Treasurers, but nothing happened. more than 1,100 bowlers group of six people from extend a helping hand. Publisher is not liable for slight If teachers don't feel comfortable in teaching local gov- participate in 11 events Scotiabank became the top changes or typographical across York Region and fundraising team in Maddy Nichol errors that do not lessen the ernment, there are many retired politicians willing to help value of an advertisement. and make government more meaningful and understand- Bradford West Gwillimbury Canada with results Big Brothers Disputes must be brought to the attention of the able. along with 150 community totalling more than Big Sisters publisher prior to the Give it a try! sponsors listed on $17,000. of York following edition. AURORAN, Week of July 12, 2005 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones Yo rk Region Annual Report - 2004

Some statistics taken out of York Region's 2004 Annual ¥ 32 long-term care beds were added to provide a total of landfill needs in the study area. Report: 232 beds or 84,680 facility program days. ¥ Transit improvements increased the average weekday ¥ The Region’s operating and capital budget exceeded ¥ York endorsed the Centre and Corridors Strategy to transit usage to 55,000 passengers. $1.7 billion. encourage development that is transit supportive and consis- ¥ York Region Transit achieved a 50.2 per cent revenue/cost ¥ Staff at the Region including regional staff and police tent with intensification, density and urban design policies. ratio in 2004. numbered 3,400. ¥ The Human Services Planning Coalition established a ¥ Secured $150 million from York Region, and the govern- ¥ A total of $74.6 million was collected in development multi-sector action group to lead a community wide consulta- ments of Ontario and Canada to fund the initial phase of Rapid charges. tion process which developed "The Road to Inclusivity - An Transit. ¥ York Region had one of the lowest costs for administra- Action Plan for York Region" to make the Region an ethno-cul- ¥ The Police Board appointed 138 new and 21 experienced tion in the Province. turally inclusive community. officers. ¥ York provided $3.2 million to Conservation Authorities for ¥ York expanded the Regional Forest tract by 24 hectares ¥ York opened a new Community Resource Centre in water improvements, land conservation and education. in partnership with the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and Richmond Hill to include minor accident reporting among ¥ In partnership with the Salvation Army, York helped 284 Land Trust. other services. households maintain their housing through the Region's ¥ York planted more than 55,000 trees and shrubs in the The Region was recognized with a number of awards in Homelessness Prevention Program. Region. areas of Finance and Administration, Planning and ¥ York administered 14,540 flu shots, a 28 per cent ¥ York implemented a household source separated organic Development, Emergency Medical Services, Accessibility increase from 2003. waste pilot in Markham resulting in a 30 per cent reduction in Planning and Policing. ¥ Dental Services provided dental screening to 66,599 children. ¥ A private well water initiative was launched to encourage private well users to test at least three times annually - 600 Cathy’s well kits distributed. ¥ 11,389 food premises inspections were completed. ¥ Two additional ambulances were added to provide a total Corner of 26 ambulances and six paramedic response units in the Region. Letters to the Editor Who tooted? Is there a polite way to toot anymore? She was not only the target of a horn blasting sympho- Toot just once, just a little bit, and people all around you ny of profanity, but the ogre driving the SUV behind her Kids’ eating contest will get offended. went so far as to get out of his vehicle to pound on her win- Even if you tooted by accident. dow. out of date: reader It's not really surprising. In Aurora? Who let the dogs out? Horns have a bad reputation. The devil has them. Stuff like that only happens in big, impersonal cities. Or To the editor, It is wrong to promote When people go bad, they grow them. And when peo- does it? eating contests while the ple get mad, they honk them. Last September, the Toronto Star reported that Jo Recently, Aurora Cable majority of the world's pop- It wasn't always this way. Kennedy, a regular at a Tim Horton's in Vaughan, surpris- Internet’s channel 10 aired ulation is starving. Once upon a brainstorm, the car horn was as a safety es motorists behind her in the drive-thru several times a highlights of the Canada Furthermore Statistics device. week by paying for their order. I was impressed. Day celebrations from the Canada reports that in the Somebody discovered that no two cars can occupy the Such anonymous acts of kindness don't usually make local area. past 25 years, obesity has same space at the same time…without insurance, and headlines. It was interesting to increased dramatically for came up with a heavy duty party favour to protect against Heck, they don't usually happen. Or maybe they do review the cultural festivi- both men and women. people who flunked physics but still insist on driving cars. usually happen, but don't usually make headlines, so we ties that were held during For two to 17-year-olds, Back then, it was "little toot, salute", with big toots think they don't usually happen. the day and to reflect on obesity rates tripled from enabling drivers to stay calm while screaming at each Could it be that there isn't enough horn tooting going Canada's diversity. three per cent to nine per other. It was very civilized. on? One event, however, did cent; and for adults, aged Not anymore. I began to suspect this when I exuberantly shared this not seem very appropriate. 25 to 34 years old, the Today, drivers lay on the horn as a prelude to shifting inspiring, uplifting story with my sister. In fact, it was gross. obesity rate soared from into modern monster mouth gear, but that doesn't mean "That happened to me once," said Dianna, "in Aurora!" There was an eating nine per cent to 21 per the quaint sign language that dates back to cave man days Did Jo visit? Or maybe there's more than one Jo contest where several chil- cent. has lost its appeal. Kennedy in the world … dren had to eat a full plate For people 75 years and The vehicle has become an army tank, the road a war Inasmuch as the world sometimes seems full of people of chicken wings. older, the obesity rate has zone, and the horn a four-letter word. who deplete it, it is equally well stocked with people who The winner was the per- risen sharply from 11 per The subtle nuances of the toot have been forever lost. make it a better place. son who could devour the cent to 24 per cent during In spite of the fact that I've never seen a speed limit sign Which we become is a matter of personal choice. BBQ chicken wings the the same period of time. with fine print that says "just a suggestion", nor a stop sign When met with hostility, we can return in kind, becom- fastest. It is clear that our mod- on which the word "optional" appears in brackets, it's ing the very evil we claim to stand against. In Barrie, the Live 8 ern day diets of junk food become trendy for drivers who have such hallucinations to Or, we can return in kindness, patience…maybe even Concert, was just recently and the lack of exercise for blare their horns in disgust at those of us who respect the choose to do something outrageous, like buy the troll a held to raise funds to alle- all age groups in our socie- rules of the road. cup of coffee. viate global hunger and ty are showing up now. They call it "road rage" - how fitting to use a pair of four That would be like tooting the horns of all the anony- child poverty. It is now the time to letter words to describe this unwelcome phenomenon. mous Aurorans who keep Aurora small no matter how People were gathering drop the eating contest Early warning signs include people tailgating pedestri- much it grows. to challenge governments event from Canada Day ans, the use of speed humps as launching pads, and, of Hmmm…maybe there is a polite way to toot after all. to improve foreign aid poli- celebrations. course, drive-thru domination. cies to combat economic Late last summer, an Aurora woman wrote a letter to Cathy Vrancic welcomes e-mail at: underdevelopment in the Jim Jackson the editor of The Auroran describing her experience. [email protected] Third World. Aurora 6- AURORAN, Week of July 12, 2005 Letters to the Editor Citizen involvement - just who's in charge, Buck wants to know By DICK ILLINGWORTH To the editor, relatively moribund. struction, precise and his obsession with the mat- Councillor Bill Hogg is the respectful, and noted my ter is because he still cannot BOUQUETS to the Town of Aurora for distributing the I have never agreed that chair. Mayor Tim Jones and I solitary position. Out of cour- stand not being privy to 2005/2006 very informative Recycling Waste citizens should be involved are members. tesy, I forwarded a copy to everything that's going on. Collection Calendar for residents who have a poor on regular council commit- Scott Somerville, our act- the two appointees. It is a I understand that feeling. memory. tees. ing finance director, and public document. What I cannot under- It creates a shambles of John Rogers, our Chief It triggered an entirely stand is why he keeps insist- BRICKBATS to members of Aurora Council and/or staff the decision-making Administrative Officer, are unexpected response from ing we are making decisions for keeping the heavy loss of mature trees process and completely attendees and we have a one of the appointees; boor- behind closed doors when secret during the reconstruction of the Vandorf negates the principle of recording secretary. ish, brutish, rude and insult- he is never behind the Sideroad. Staff reports never indicated the amount of dam- accountability. Prior to the appoint- ing and quite impolite. closed doors to know that. age to the trees or alternatives and the damage to trees The Municipal Act per- ments, I made my usual He believes that because And he never ever speci- was never discussed in open council. Where was the envi- mits citizen appointees but arguments against but this he pays my salary that fies what decisions we have ronmental committee? never more than elected time with more specificity. makes me his employee and made behind the closed members. They should Public sector financial man- subject to his direction and doors. BOUQUETS to the students of Highview Public School never be a majority. agement is substantially dif- he deserves an apology. Are not the accused enti- in Aurora for participating in a Jump Rope for Only the electorate can ferent from the corporate The finance committee tled to know of what we are Heart event and raising $27,000 for the Heart and delegate their authority. sector. scheduled a "workshop" for accused? Stroke Foundation. They do that at the time of The appointees were to June 29th to continue the an election when they be experts from the private direction started. Evelyn Buck BRICKBATS to the operators of the toll billing system for choose the people who will sector. It was rescheduled to Aurora Highway 407 for continuing to send invoices to occupy the seats around the It was my contention they July 7th because the chair people who have never used the toll highway. council table. would have more to learn was not available. On July Unedited letter Graham Crichton received an invoice for using the highway, The entire organization than to teach and I could 7th, the chair was not avail- when he was visiting in Scotland. It was another Mike and structure of a council is gain little from the town's able. surprised him Harris deal with the devil. designed to provide the perspective in spending the As a footnote...in days To the editor, electorate with the opportu- time needed to convey that gone by council members BOUQUETS to the member of Regional Council who nity to know at all times what message delicately. had the flexibility to discuss I would like to express my will request a report of how the region's grant of items of business are being A good part of my enjoy- matters behind closed doors thanks to you for publishing $500,000 of taxpayers' money to the Red Cross decided and who is taking ment in politics is the oppor- which could not be dis- my letters to your paper. and World Vision Canada for Tsunami Relief was what position. tunity to state in the bluntest cussed publicly without the Many times I have spent. With all the reports of money not getting there, it They may not be keeping terms exactly what I believe possibility of causing embar- thought to write to papers would be interesting to know. In addition, did Aurora Council a tally but they certainly can to be logical and expecting rassment or injured feel- before but I did not. ever receive a reply to its request for a Ministry investiga- over a period of three years other politicians to do the ings to a private citizen. I am pleased and sur- tion. gain a perception of how a same. That possibility would not prised that you saw fit to pub- councillor’s values might Tip toeing around any therefore restrict a council lish both of my submissions. BRICKBATS to the Toronto District School Board for reflect their own and help issue is not what I do well. from holding a necessary It was surprising that the allowing themselves to get trapped into a con- with a determination in the Notwithstanding my discussion. first submission was printed tract in which they have to pay leaving Director next election. argument, two citizens with We now have what I think without any editing on your of Education David Reid his annual salary of $230,000 for In Aurora, we have eight expertise were appointed. of as the Illingworth Law part; I thought it was too two more years. If he had been fired it might be different, councillors. Only six on com- At the first meeting, they which took away that flexibil- long. but he left to take another job. How many school books mittees. Not all councillors came on like gangbusters. It ity. On your editing of the would that have bought? attend all committee meet- quickly became apparent I call it that because it second letter it meets with ings. they had been briefed. was passed when Richard my full approval (I did get BOUQUETS to a member of Aurora Council who will There are about 70 citi- Their comments were co- worked in the Ministry of windy). request a report from the ice and aquatic users of zen appointees. Not all citi- ordinated, interspersed only Municipal Affairs when it Again, I thank you for pro- the new recreational complex about how their zens attend committee by the chair's repeated was passed. viding me with a “soap box” fundraising efforts are going. The ice surfaces will meetings. More often than assertions that councillors My sources tell me he to express my views. be operational in September but no reports in public ses- not, non-elected citizens are are elected in a popularity was highly instrumental in its sion. If you're not worried, the taxpayers are! making the decisions to rec- contest and therefore not passage. Goland Trevize ommend to council. competent to do the job My personal theory about Aurora BRICKBATS to newspapers, especially the Toronto When the recommenda- thereby creating the need for Sun, for the number of photos and stories tion gets to council, it is con- non-elected appointees to about the release of Canada's most hated sidered bad form for a coun- do it for us. prison inmate, as if she was some type of heroine. She's a cillor to challenge Frankly, I surprised dangerous psychopath and should be treated as one. it because the citizen myself with the restraint I members have given a lot of exercised under these par- BOUQUETS to the Ontario McGuinty government for thought to the matter and ticular circumstances. reopening trade offices in London, Los Angeles, they should not be chal- After the second meeting Tokyo and New Delhi to join Ontario offices in lenged. I found myself still con- “Picture your house sold” Munich, New York and Shanghai. Until 1993 If it wasn't serious, it cerned about the direction of Bus: 905-727-1941 Ontario had 17 trade offices known as Ontario House with would be comical. this committee. Direct: 905-726-8091 an Agent General, but were closed by the Bob Rae NDP We complain about how The town was at the point BRYAN BLACK government. Sales Representative few people come out to vote. of appointing a new financial 15004 Yonge St. Some people ponder the director. Aurora, ON L4G 1M6 BRICKBATS to the City of Toronto council members for intelligence of those who do. I believed he should be always crying about how poor they are yet were Then as soon as the election part of any discussion of willing to spend 13 months and $4 million to is over we hand over change in financial manage- come up with the new logo and tagline "Toronto Unlimited". responsibility to people who ment. Again I was in the Aurora taxpayers got off easier with the town's logo. We did not ask for it. minority. can't recall the actual cost, so it couldn't have been too We recently added two So, I sent a memo to my expensive. appointees to the finance council colleagues express- committee. ing my concern. BOUQUETS to all the students who participated in the This committee has been It was spare in its con- "What I Love About Aurora" essay and visual pres- entation contest. The essays should be mandato- ry reading for all members of council.

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Completion of the first Councillor Nigel Kean for more information. was low. phase of construction of said he had some concerns At council last week, it Prices in other locations the new recreation com- with the proposal and was learned the deferral for ranged from $4,200 to plex is scheduled for referred to council's experi- more information was in the $10,000 per year, resulting September this year and it ence with the Aurora best interests of the munici- in council agreeing to dou- will include space for a pro Library. pality as it was found ble the rental rate to $4,800 shop. He asked if staff had Aurora's proposed price per year. But the operator of the investigated what other pro shop will pay more for municipalities were receiv- the space than originally ing for similar operations. anticipated. Councillors learned no Keep COOL Town staff wanted to investigation had been car- proceed with a Request for ried out with other munici- THIS SUMMER Proposal and Pro Shop palities and the proposal Agreement in order to have had been prepared based services available when on the town's experience at the arenas begin operation. the community centre. But council’s general Kean said it was neces- committee recently sought sary to obtain the best and more information. questioned the flat rental Expert In a report to that com- rate. mittee it was suggested the He said councillors AIR CONDITIONING Request for Proposal and should know what other Pro Shop Agreement municipalities were doing Repairs & Service include a five-year term before a decision was until August 31, 2010, a flat made. rental of $2,400 annually There was also discus- sion as to whether the town including all utilities, liability 24 Allaura Blvd., insurance and a tenant should set a flat rate or ask the applicants to make an Units 2 & 3, who would be responsible Aurora, for all equipment and offer, resulting in the report Derek Marshall is convinced there are better being referred back to staff Ontario things to do than watch television, and he has a upgrades. L4G 3S5 $250 sports gift certificate to prove it.The Grade 4 Wells Street School student had his name drawn Locals win medals from a region-wide school event that saw stu- dents turn off the television for a week and enter “Quality Creates its own demand” the draw. Auroran photo by David Falconer in summer games Several Aurora Seniors’ Liddy scored a silver and Centre members brought Barry Robertson brought Serving Aurora for the May not be too late home awards from the home a bronze. Past Ten Years annual York Region +55 Sandra Gothard and summer games recently. Tammy Pessarjik won a to register for event In Contact Bridge com- bronze in Bid Euchre, while Tel: (905) 726-1733 petition, Kay Hack and Ron Gibson’s team won a Even though the dead- of our event since 2003,” Rose White brought home silver medal in Lawn line has come and gone, it Shawn said. “We have been Japanese and domestic car specialist. a silver medal. Bowling. may not be too late to regis- the lucky recipient of some Ron Good scooped a ter in Shawn Burt’s incredible Maple Leaf and marathon hockey game Raptor prizes over the gold medal in 9-Ball Pool slated for the Aurora years.” and added a silver in Men’s Community Centre, For further information, Snooker. Americans Celebrate Saturday, Aug. 13. call Shawn at 416-804- In golfing action, Bill The annual event now in 2122. Argue won a gold, Jim its third year, raises money Independence Day for Camp Oochigeas, and is held in memory of James PEIRCE ✦ McNEELY ASSOCIATES Friendship and Barbara Burt, both of whom died from cancer. BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS with the Since its inception, the REAL ESTATE event has raised more than City of Toronto $40,000. CIVIL & FAMILY LITIGATION The JBB Memorial BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LAW It was a special event at City Hall in Toronto with Fundraiser is the founding Wills & Estates Mayor David Miller, Consul-General Jessica LeCroy, patron for a new Camp Consul Michael Keaveny and Consul Michael Oochigeas initiative called (905) 727-8900 Schimmel from the United States Consulate. There were also representatives from the Camp Teomul, a one-week Offices in Toronto and York Region (Aurora) American Chamber of Commerce of Canada, session for bereaved sib- the American Club, the Republicans Abroad, lings. the Democrats Abroad and the Registration is $65 a JaguarWINTER Gymnastics BREAK CAMP American Women’s Club of Toronto. person, which will cover the There was a flag raising ceremony at City Hall AURORA’S 2004 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR to raise the American flag representing the event costs. Participants American-Canadian friendship. Then a luncheon at are expected to raise a min- Register NOW for the Ontario Club with speakers from the various imum of $300 in sponsor- SUMMER CAMP, organizations. I was speaking on behalf of the ships. SUMMER CLASSES, American Women’s Club. The 4th of July was a “I wanted to extend a big FALL PROGRAMS very special day in Toronto. thank-you to Pat Park, & COMPETITIVE TRAINING If anyone living in Aurora is interested Nancy Gilks, Mike We are recommending our tumbling to accelerate cheerleading skills! in information about the American organizations Private classes also available Ferriman, and Bobby Please contact Everett for further details. please call Beverley Varcoe at Beverley Varcoe Hastings of the Toronto Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, Royal LePage Your Community Realty speaking at the Ontario Club about the American Women’s Club Maple Leafs for their incred- pre-competitive adult programs, and birthday parties 905-727-3154. ible generosity and support 905 841 7598 6 Vata Court, Units 6 & 7 (off Edward) 2 blocks east of Yonge, AURORA AURORAN, Week of July 12, 2005 - 11 Fox hunting more of a chase for riders in Aurora area club Fox hunting has been in side of Yonge Street north of depending on the area. everyone's behaviour if was really a chase as a fox oped as a gated community the news lately as the the Aurora Cemetery to the At most hunts, the hunts- trouble should develop with hadn't been killed for more and private golf course British government out- Toronto Hunt Club. man took the hounds into the landowner. than 20 years. known as Beacon Hall. lawed the sport in England Club members were so cover or bush where game The club made a point of Increased urbanization That was the end of fox and Wales in spite of strong impressed by the gently hides and lives. The hounds thanking all landowners in Aurora in the 1980s hunting in the Aurora area opposition from the House rolling countryside around spread out over the area who allow members to caused the Club to move to as the hounds and the red- of Lords. Fox hunting had Aurora some decided to searching for a scent cross their lands, but the the Creemore area and the coated riders disappeared been previously banned in move here and purchase whereupon they start to club could no longer treat Beverley Farm was redevel- from the local scene. Scotland. Beverley Farm south of the bark, attracting the rest of the farmers to a dinner like Proponents of fox hunt- cemetery. the pack to cover ground they did in the early days. In ing plan to fight the ban They formed the Toronto along the scent line. 1953 they entertained as which became effective in North York Hunt Club in The riders prefer the many as 900. February. 1933. dogs to scare up a fox On a blustery morning in While it is still legal to The Toronto Hunt was rather than a deer as deer December, 1981, men and shoot foxes, the legislation split and legally transferred run in a straight direction women dressed in scarlet banned the traditional fox some of its hounds to a and travel tremendous dis- coats, velvet riding hats and hunt with hounds and red- group of its members who tances. The deer also trav- pale-coloured jodhpurs Bathroom coated riders, which had had acquired Beverley Farm els fast causing the hounds waited on their horses with & Kitchen Accessories been in force for more than where Beacon Hall Golf to move across the country- the hounds to start the 700 years. Club is now located. The side much faster than the hunt. Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. Legislation wasn't red-coated riders, their riders. It was one of the last required to stop fox hunting horses and their hounds It's up to the Club Master hunts of the year for the www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario with horses and hounds in were a familiar sight. to provide good sport for his members of the Toronto and Aurora and York Region, as In the early days the riders and he controls the North York Hunt Club. Hunts rapid development gobbled Eaton Hall Farm (now hunt. The club has five mas- were held Wednesdays and up most of the hunting Seneca College) in King ters who take turns presid- Saturdays. grounds. Township was the focal ing at the hunt. The mas- On a good day about 70 For more than half a cen- point for the club's steeple- ter's job is to lead the hunt of the 175 members would tury, members of the chase days such as the and he's responsible for turn out for the hunt, which Marianne Mulhern, B.A., B. Comm. Sales Representative Toronto North York Hunt annual Thanksgiving Hunter Club went fox hunting in Tr ials which later moved to “Let me open new doors for you” Yo rk Region, but according Beverley Farms. to the club president, the In the past, hunting was (905) 727-1941 last time a huntsman killed known as the sport of kings. [email protected] a fox was around 1969. People who had sufficient 15004 Yonge Street There was a great deal funds to maintain a large Aurora, Ontario L4G 1M6 of misunderstanding about stable of horses and hire the hunt as animal lovers professional grooms domi- called the hunters red-coat- nated the sport. CRIMINAL ed rednecks who could By 1979, most club DEFENCE watch, without qualm, a fox members were one-horse being torn to pieces by the owners and people with BAIL YOUNG hounds. average incomes. At that OFFENDERS Canada's dean of fox- time the club had approxi- hunting, Clifford Sifton, mately 150 active paying WILLS, REAL ESTATES ESTATE Honourary Master of the members and about 150 Susan E.Tucker Hunt and 66 years a fox- inactive ones. hunter disagreed. He point- The club's hunting area FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public 905 ed out that the most recent was registered east to LAW 727-7775 killing was several years Uxbridge, west to Nobleton ago. and north to Collingwood. The Toronto Hunt was Riders and hounds trav- founded in 1843 from sta- elled within this area, bles at the corner of always hunting new Wellesley and Yonge Street, grounds so they didn't with the hunt starting from chase the game out of the the grounds of Upper area and so they didn't Canada College. overrun the same farmers But the lack of kills and too often. the long absence of the tra- Although the fox-chasing ditional blooding did not season only runs from the indicate any lack of enthusi- end of September to the asm by the hunters and beginning of December, their hounds. club activities continue year They were quite content round. to chase the fox and were Club members road- quite content to let the fox hunted in the spring to exer- live, for a future hunt. cise the dogs. During the According to the riders it summer, staff repaired was the chase that counted fences and built jumping with the challenge and the panels for August and excitement of the jumps and September, when the young the sound of the hounds hounds were trained. barking in the clean air. At the time Beverley In October, 1923, Farm had approximately 80 Aemilius Jarvis opened his hounds but only 32 to 38 Hazelburn Farm on the east were used at a time New Home? Renovating? Decorating? We begin by listening!

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Two weeks ago was ed Aurora Learning School of Dance. the deadline for Aurora Centre, St. Joseph He has been accepted groups and individuals to Catholic School Parent into the National Ballet submit applications to Teacher Association, School of Canada and the Aurora Arts and Hillary House and the his $500 grant will pay Culture Fund. Koffler Museum of his tuition. Over the summer a Medicine, York In October, 2000, dur- selection committee will Symphony Orchestra, ing the presentation of review applications and 200 Years Yonge the grants, Merkur and make decisions which Committee, Aurora Lebovic received will become public at a Historical Society and plaques from the town council meeting in Museum, Aurora Nursery for their continued finan- September or October. School, Teen Talk cial support of local arts It all started in 1973 Productions and the and culture when David Merkur, Aurora Horticultural and In 2002, a total of 14 owner and operator of Garden Society. organizations and one the Aurora Shopping The individual dona- individual received vari- Centre, donated $10,000 tion went to Jesse ous amounts totalling to the Town of Aurora to Weafer, a 10-year-old $6,750. The individual establish the fund for ballet student at Jaymor Please see page 14 individuals or groups to be paid out over a 10- year period at $1,000 per year. Aurora’s Sarah Kyle and Joe Likuski will be featured during a candle-lit He explained that Aurora citizens had been evening of songs from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales during the 2nd Marianne Mulhern, B.A., B. Comm. annual Midsummer Celtic Night, slated for Thursday, July 21st, at Wesley good to him and the mer- Sales Representative chants in the shopping United Church, corner of Woodbine Avenue and Aurora Sideroad beginning “Let me open new doors for you” centre and he wanted to at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. give something back to (905) 727-1941 the community. [email protected] Theatre Aurora and the Aurora and District 15004 Yonge Street A teenager’s odyssey Aurora, Ontario L4G 1M6 Historical Society were the first recipients in 1973. to meet Elton, her idol Ten years later, Merkur increased the OUR SUMMER grant to $25,000 with By DICK ILLINGWORTH cials in London she was cert in Vancouver and $2,500 to be paid annual- It was in September, going to visit her grand- arranged an interview ly and he was still hope- PROGRAM SCORES 1975, when 14-year-old mother, although she had with the singer if she ful other businesses Karen Kay, a Grade 9 no relatives in England. could get to Vancouver. would join him in con- student at Aurora’s Dr. But a few hours before In October, with the tributing to the fund. Karen arrived, Elton John help of some anonymous AN A+ G.W. Williams Secondary Then in March, 1988, had left England for Los Aurorans whose money School, armed with a Merkur increased his Angeles to begin a two- made the trip to return air ticket, about commitment to $50,000 month concert tour, so Vancouver possible, a Welcome to Martial Arts $200 cash and 30 songs over a 10-year period or Summer Program! she never got to see him. Toronto Star chaperone of her own creation set a grant of $5,000 a year. out on her odyssey to Reporters in the and a kind-hearted pub- he school season is soon to end, but not the By this time Joe learning. Toronto area were able to licity man who conveyed England to hopefully Lebovic of Lebovic T contact Elton John's the message that Karen Register your child for martial arts summer meet her idol, singer Enterprises, a developer program, where he or she will learn that the 3Cs, manager in London and was waiting, Karen met confidence, control and concentration, are just as Elton John. in Aurora, joined the fund the manager promised to her idol and the odyssey important as the 3Rs. At home, she was with annual contribu- let the singer know about was complete. Our martial arts summer program is physical always listening to Elton tions. the situation. But the hero of the activity, changes that teach important life lessons, John with the radio Presentations were age-appropriate skills, plenty of fun and a Meanwhile in England, story was Maurice carefully supervised, safe, healthy environment. turned up loud, until fam- normally made at a coun- Karen had obtained a job D'Amore. He lived in ily members had to tell cil meeting in September Give your child a summer program experience through an employment Weston, was employed that will last a lifetime. Call our school today for her to turn it down. or October with the recip- summer program registration information. agency by claiming she part-time and had a tick- Her two older brothers ient providing a brief was 18 and was et to the Vancouver con- had gone on school trips, explanation of how the employed as an au pair cert, but he didn't have so her parents didn't money would be spent. Watson’s Family Karate School to do housework and the money to get there. 40 Engelhard Dr., think anything of it when In September, 1995, look after three young He heard a radio sta- Unit 9 she said she wanted to the Arts and Cultural boys. tion tell the story about Aurora, Ontario go to Europe during the Fund distributed a total Within a week through an Aurora teenager who L4G 6X6 March break. They even of $8,750 in varying cooperation of police, couldn't live out her helped her save. amounts to nine organi- airline officials and her dream of meeting Elton 905-727-7144 In September, Karen zations and an individual. parents, arrangements John because she could- told her younger sister Organizations includ- were made for Karen's n't get a ticket. He called she was going out west, return home. the radio station and but her friends con- But she accomplished Karen got his ticket. fessed she had flown to part of her mission as She hopped a jet for England to find her hero. she saw an official of Vancouver where she It was a rough few Rocket Records, owned was met by Judith days for her parents until by Elton John, and was Timson, a Star reporter local reporter Tony Drew promised he would look who helped her get back- tipped off a London at her songs and com- stage to meet Elton. paper, the Daily Mirror, ment on them. It sounds like a novel, who phoned her parents The record company but it was a true-life story and assured them they even arranged for tickets and it started right here had found Karen and she to be reserved for Karen in Aurora. was safe and sound in at Elton's October con- Where is Karen today? Surrey, England. In the meantime her FAMILY LAW LAWYER parents had sent one of her brothers to aid in the Patrick M. Gaffney search, but in many ways Now practicing all aspects of Family Law they were still lost due to including custody, access, support, property division, divorce and child protection matters. the cloak-and-dagger Practitioner of Collaborative Family Law - a antics of two Daily Mirror client controlled, lawyer assisted, out-of-court process focused on achieving mutually reporters who used the acceptable solutions for separating families. two to continue writing ¥ 1/2 hour free consultation stories about Karen's ¥ accepting Legal Aid odyssey. #205 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket Karen had been able PH: 905-953-0023 [email protected] to convince customs offi- 14 - AURORAN, Week of July 12, 2005 RUMOURS AND RAMBLINGS Tr ying to steal the school board When the county school boards were created in the late Lo and behold in the same issue was a news story that 1960s, Aurora Council offered the incoming county public Tamara had won the Mrs. Canada International with 63 con- school board the use of the Church Street School as an edu- testants vying for the title. cation centre for a minimal rental providing the board was She is a speech language pathologist and works with chil- responsible for the operating expenses and maintenance of dren from pre-school to school-age throughout Aurora as well the historic building. as in the school system and was a guest in Aurora’s July First Later when the school board and the town agreed to parade. share a six-acre site on Wellington West, where the Education Centre is today, York Regional Chairman Garfield TRY TO EXPLAIN THIS ONE Wright exerted pressure for the Centre to be part of a region- al complex on the old York Manor Farm in Newmarket. According to the Toronto Star, Progressive Conservative He was also critical of the Town of Aurora and the board MPP Joe Tascona claimed $22,647 for travel around his for planning to build the complex in a floodplain with the build- Barrie-Simcoe-Bradford riding during 2004. ing spanning Tannery Creek. At 34 cents a kilometre that is 66,609 kilometres, which His comments were made after regional council had voted works out to 182 kilometres a day, 365 days a year, criss- not to offer land to the school board. crossing his riding. When it appeared that Aurora Council and the school He also claimed almost $9,949 for travel between his rid- board were close to making a deal for the joint complex, ing and Queen's Park which works out to 29,261 kilometres Newmarket Mayor Bob Forhan proposed that the region give or an average of 80 kilometres daily every day of the year. the school board four acres of land for one dollar on the He also has a Toronto apartment which costs taxpayers Manor farm, but regional council refused to approve his sug- $17,016. Obviously no one bothers to check expense Sean Sinclair wed the love of his life, Christine gestion and the school board remained in Aurora. accounts, or he's found a way to be in two places at the same time! Akemi Hood, in a recent ceremony at COLLECTING THE UNUSUAL Newmarket’s Glenway Country Club. Proud par- MOBILE SPEED BUMPS ents are Diane Hood, Heather Sinclair and Henry Back in 1994, someone stole four of the eight signs erect- Sinclair. Chrissy and Sean honeymooned in ed by Big Sisters of York, now Girls Incorporated, promoting Aurora will soon be known as the home of the speed Cuba. Chrissy grew up and went to Aurora High their annual 10-kilometre run to raise funds for the work of the humps with the number in operation and under considera- School, and Sean attended Dr. G.W. Williams agency. tion. Secondary School. What anyone would do with four large signs is still a mys- But a few years back a mobile speed hump was originat- tery. ed in Australia and imported to some American cities. In addition to losing demerit points and paying a fine for BILL 102 CREATED THE REGION speeding, the Judge ordered motorists to 30 days of Mobile Do you have an Speed Bump Duty. investment portfolio It was in late June, 1970, when the Legislature gave third The Speed Bump penalty required the motorist to drive and final reading to Bill 102, "An Act to Establish the Regional through residential neighbourhoods at the posted speed limit or a collection Municipality of York" just before the House recessed for the and observe all other traffic rules in an effort to slow traffic of what used to be summer. behind him. The Act required the municipal election to be held October If the driver was caught breaking any traffic law while per- good ideas? 5, 1970, and for the new council to officially assume office forming Speed Bump duty he automatically lost his driver's January 1, 1971. licence for 30 days. Stephen Forsey CIM, FCSI, Investment Representative During the interval the newly-elected members met on a Well worth a try in York Region. JONES, GABLE & COMPANY LIMITED (Member CIPF) regular basis, without pay, to act as a transition team to con- 905-726-9343 vert the county government into a regional government. WHERE IS THE COUNTRY LADY? The original council had 17 members, counting the region- al chairman appointed and paid for by the province, plus 16 Back in 1981, Country Lady opened in Aurora for women council members, eight from the south three municipalities who wanted better quality clothing and with staff to help cus- St. Andrew’s and eight from the six central and north municipalities. tomers find the right dress or blouse and ensuring that it fit properly while providing an enjoyable shopping experience. in the summer ASK AND YOU WILL BE ANSWERED In June, 1985, Country Lady expanded to Newmarket with a store on Main Street, both operated by Oksana Stein. In a recent issue of The Auroran, Rumours and Ramblings One of the specialties of both shops was dressing preg- Two weeks of camp for kids asked about the rest of the story about Tamara Estabrooks of nant women, which included a restructuring service for the ages 5 years to 11 years. Aurora who competed in the Mrs. Canada International dress so it could be worn after the birth. July 18th - 22nd - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. adventure fair Pageant in 2005 as Mrs. Aurora. Where is Country Lady today? God’s kids in action - a place where the bible comes alive Aug. 8th - 12th - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - BACKYARD CAMP an action filled week of bible stories, songs, crafts and activities Cost: $15.00 per child per camp. Bursary available if needed. Culture Fund in 32nd year Cheques should be made payable to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church From page 13 Chamber of Commerce, Company and Pinetooth Aurora, thanks to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 32 Mosley Street was Cheryl Farrel. Aurora Heights Public Pictures. generosity of the Merkur Aurora, Ont. L4G 1G9 Organizations includ- School, Aurora Historical Santa Claus will come family and Lebovic Tel. 905-727-5011 Society, York Symphony early this year to some Enterprises. ed Aurora Agricultural (CHURCH OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS) Society, Aurora Nursery Orchestra, Aurora Aurora individuals and School, Aurora Seniors' Creative Connections, groups who help to keep Book Club, Aurora the Aurora Opera arts and culture alive in Writers Group, In Celebration of the Arts, RBC Seniors' Jubilee, Theatre Aurora, Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Manicure/Pedicure - $35 Aurora Opera Company, RECEIVE A FREE Aurora Seniors' Art Group, Aurora Senior Parafin Treatment for your hands Public School, Kataura NOW OPEN SUNDAYS Home Depot Centre Aurora Productions, Marquee Walk-ins elcome 15340 Bayview Ave. Productions and Pine W ALL ESTHETICS AVAILABLE Tree Potters. Hours: Mon. & Sat. Sun. 10 - 5 Tues. - Fri. 10 - 7 p.m. Following Merkur’s 905-841-9343 15570 Yonge St. Aurora death, his family contin- ued to contribute to the fund on behalf of the Aurora Shopping Centre. In 2003, recipients Find Out What your included the Aurora Agricultural Society, Home is Worth On-Line Aurora Nursery School, Aurora Seniors' Book visit: Club, Irish Dance Parents Association, In Celebration of the Arts, www.QuickOnlineEvaluation.com Thornhill Scottish ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. Country Dancers and Theatre Aurora, Aurora AURORAN, Week of July 12, 2005 - 15

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