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Aurora saved more energy during unknown to many newcomers to With the growth of the munici- Earth Hour Saturday than three other Aurora but for older residents, he pality, it was decided to split the municipalities served by will be remembered as the Gentle position in 1967 and as Mr. PowerStream, Inc, the communica- Giant. Johnson preferred to remain as tions director said. He served the Town of Aurora treasurer, the position of clerk was Eric Fagan, Communications from 1967 to 1988 as clerk, clerk- advertised. Director for PowerStream, Inc., hydro administrator and chief adminis- K.B. (Bud) Rodger was hired as provider for the four towns, told The trative officer. clerk in October, 1967. Auroran that Aurora residents turned He died peacefully last week at He had previously been off lights Saturday night and that Southlake Regional Health Centre employed in his home town of resulted in a 10.15 per cent saving in at age 72 after battling Hodgkin's Weston and later as clerk-treasur- power consumption. Lymphoma for 12 years. er in Tilbury. Markham was second with 6.02 He is survived by his wife In May, 1969, Aurora Council per cent saving, followed by Vaughan Judith, daughters Laura and Janis considered a change in adminis- at 3.59 and Richmond Hill at 3.58 per and son Jeff and their families. tration with the appointment of a cent Throughout the history of clerk/administrator and Rodger PowerStream compared con- Aurora, the town's top staff was appointed to the position in member was the clerk/treasurer May, 1971. sumption between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. This toddlers’ group at the Aurora Nursery School took part in from Charles Yorke in 1863 Later following an organization- on March 22, with the same time a “hop-a-thon” last week in an effort to raise money for the to Bill Johnson who served Please see page 16 frame March 29 to arrive at its conclu- school’s various programs and to purchase arts and craft sions. supplies. Under the watchful eyes of Toni Robinson, left, and The Earth Hour initiative was held Alifia Scott, the students hopped ‘til they dropped. Aurora around the world Saturday night, and Nursery School, a not-for-profit organization, has been oper- Appreciation night was so successful, officials are pre- ating since 1953 and currently has an enrollment of 44 dicting the event will be held again. youngsters. Auroran photo by David Falconer needs applicants New head office may locate here The Town of Aurora Civic this year. Last week, at a public planning The approval is subject to the res- manufacturing business, destroyed by Appreciation Awards is an annual Categories include; Bob Harman meeting, Aurora Council approved olution of some outstanding issues. fire in 1992. School buses are current- event recognizing the exceptional Memorial Award, Johnson's Cultural construction for the head office of The property is currently vacant ly stored on the site. contributions made by local citizens of Achievement Award, The Civic Apple Self Storage on Industrial with the exception of a concrete foun- The applicant proposes a two- the community. Appreciation Awards (Individual and Parkway South. dation from a pre-existing chemical storey business and professional But recommendations, to date, Group), Outstanding Achievement office building, excluding medical have been slow. Awards (Individual or Non-Profit uses, covering about 8,500 square The Town of Aurora organizes this Organization), Volunteer Service Aurora Lions flipping out? feet. event; however, its success rests with Awards, Youth Volunteer Service Moon Ing may have flipped his last their trailer and offer a pancake break- The site will provide 27 parking the public's participation in nominat- Awards, Community Organization pancake. fast in front of their building at Mosley spaces. ing the award recipients. Award and the Quarter Century Former owner of Moon Garden and Victoria Streets. Minor changes to the zoning bylaw Groups, organizations, service Achievement Award. Restaurant in Aurora and current mem- The Lions Club, for years, always set are required. clubs and individuals who make a dif- These awards recognize individu- ber of the Aurora Lions Club, he told aside three weekends in early Spring to Staff members recommended the ference in the community need some- als and groups who have consistently The Auroran Friday night the popular hold the event in Sheppard’s Bush, an application be brought back to the one to highlight their contributions. given back to the community through annual Lions Pancake Breakfast is event that attracted hundreds of people. committee upon resolution of out- The awards ceremony will be held their generosity and active participa- over. Disputes between the club and the standing issues. at the Aurora Town Hall Council tion. But president Fred Bullen isn’t so Conservation Authority have not made It was further recommended that Chambers Wednesday June 4, at To find out more, pick up a nomi- sure. things easier. the approval of the implementing zon- 7.30 p.m., but nominations must be nation package at the Aurora Town The Lions will make a final decision Last year, weather was not their best ing bylaw amendment be subject to submitted by Tuesday, April 15. Hall, Aurora Family Leisure Complex, this week, and if they decide not to friend and the Lions didn’t make any the review of at least the first site plan With nine categories to choose www.e-aurora.ca or call 905-726- return to the bush this year, might set up money selling pancakes. submission. from, it's easy to nominate someone 4762 to have one mailed. 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Aurora Garden & Horticulatural Society, at North at 10 a.m. Men and women, retired 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. under the direction of FRIDAY, APRIL 25 the Aurora Public Library from 9.30 a.m. to or semi-retired, 55 years of age and over, Tom Rainsford and Enid Maize. For more Second installment of interim tax pay- 12.30 p.m. are welcome to attend. information, call 905-841-9706. ment due. MONDAY, MAY 12 **** **** APRIL 25-26 Aurora Film Circuit presents “The Every Tuesday from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tots (age 0-4 years) bring your care- Aurora United Church annual Spring Band's Visit” at the Cineplex Odeon Aurora it’s Story and Playtime at Aurora givers for coffee or tea while you enjoy Rummage Sale takes place at the church, Cinemas, 15460 Bayview Avenue. Tickets, Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial story and playtime every Tuesday from 15186 Yonge Street at Tyler, on Friday from at $10, will be available April 15 at the Parkway South. Call 905-841-8883 for fur- 9.30 a.m. to 11a.m. at Aurora Cornerstone noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to Aurora Public Library and R & R Revisited, ther details. Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. Call noon. 95 Edward Street. Doors open at 6.15 p.m. **** 905-841-8883 for further information. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 6 & 7 Every Second Friday, students in Grade WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Anti-litter Day in Aurora: Begins at 10 Canadian Cancer Society 2008 Relay 5 to 8 can gather at Aurora Cornerstone Charity hockey game at Aurora a.m. followed by a barbecue for partici- for Life at Lambert Willson Park and the Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South from Community Centre will feature NHL veter- pants at noon in the Town Park. Register at Leisure Complex. Call 905-830-0447 for 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call 905- ans such as Peter Zezel, Kris King, Dan Info Aurora, 905-727-8214, or through further information and to register a team. 841-8883 or email Daoust, Wes Jarvis, Jim Thomson, Stu [email protected].