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Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 9 No. 32 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of June 9, 2009 Board using “fear mongering” to end Wells School, he says By MARLA LEWIS Reports of deteriorating founda- ing, according a retired Aurora seismol- Special to The Auroran tions, asbestos and declining enrol- ogist. ment have added to the deadly diagno- At issue is a slew of reports com- Hundreds of parents, students, town sis. missioned by the school board claim- officials, business owners and residents But those reports are wrong, full of ing it could cost up to $10 million to fix are expected to march on a public mistakes and amount to fear monger- Please see page 15 meeting Monday at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary school. At issue is Aurora’s Wells Street Public School, currently on the chop- Tomlinson named ping block by the York Region District School Board. The historic school sits on death Citizen of the Year watch after being suddenly closed by York District two years ago, diagnosed David Tomlinson was named He has voiced his concerns at earthquake unsafe and being declared Aurora’s latest Citizen of the Year every public meeting regarding devel- a "ptr" school (prohibitive to replace). Wednesday night. opment of the area. The creator of the acre-big Merlin’s His dedication helped to create a Hollow, David was the hands-down protected site within the park known as Jones out, favourite of a committee that met a the East Aurora Provincially Significant This 200-pound black bear created quite a stir in Aurora last couple of weeks ago to consider who Wetland. Wednesday morning when it wandered into town and found Aurora’s newest Citizen of the Year Realizing the buffers to the wetland its way to this tree in the Wellington-Wells area. Hundreds of Black gets would be. were unsuitable, David filed an appeal people, including several photographers, both professional He replaces last year’s Citizen, Sue to the Ontario Municipal Board result- ing in a 35-metre buffer area. and amateur, were at the scene to witness the event. Walmer. The Citizen of the Year award was He has a passion for ornithology, Subsequently, officials tranquilized the huge creature and his support the highlight of an evening put on by horticulture, and landscape architec- The rumour is almost true. removed it from town. Photo by Barry Bridgeford the Town of Aurora to recognize its citi- ture. Two weeks ago, when The Auroran zens. He's won many awards, received received an anonymous phone call Given how many exceptional peo- Emeritus status, and has been invited advising that the Liberal Party of Briefly ple live in Aurora and make a differ- to speak to gardening enthusiasts Canada had decided who would run ence in the community, the Town hosts throughout Aurora. in the next federal election to repre- an annual Civic Appreciation Awards At home, David and his wife Dierdre sent the Liberals in the Newmarket- Ceremony. control Merlin's Hollow - an acre of gar- Aurora riding and a nomination meet- There are 10 categories of awards den with more than 15,000 plants. ing would not be held, the suggestion and community members are nomi- was pooh-poohed by several Liberals. nated for each category by their peers. Later in the week, one of the can- David’s most outstanding accom- didates, Tim Jones, resigned from his plishment is the creation of a protected 40,000 attend Street Festival. See pictures page 13 efforts to seek the nomination and site within the Aurora community announced he would support King wildlife park known as the East Aurora Garage sale Mayor Margaret Black. Provincially Significant Wetland. That left two people in the running; By attending this garage sale, you’ll be helping to send the Aurora Jays ball team to Italy In 1983, he began to monitor the this year. Mayor Black, and Newmarket Aurora community wildlife park. Action starts this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot area of the Aurora Councillor Chris Emanuel. Legion, Industrial Parkway North. His commitment to ecological Emanuel told The Auroran Sunday On sale will be clothing, household items and sporting goods. preservation became obvious when that he is still in the race. development pressures threatened the Next workshop He was surprised when he learned park area. Jones had thrown his support to Revitalization of the Yonge-Wellington Corridors has been named the Aurora He used his expertise to formulate Mayor Black, since Emanuel had Promenade and workshops continue this week. a detailed report addressing the park’s The Town has initiated a study that will shape the character of Aurora. worked on Jones’ campaign in the last rare plants, flyway migration routes, The Aurora Promenade will set a new forward-looking vision for the Yonge and federal election. Wellington corridors and surrounding areas. and habitat for sensitive species - Phase 2 of the plan centres around another series of workshops, scheduled June 15 to While he didn’t have a booth in 17 at Lynett Hall. always envisioning it as an intercon- Please see page 18 nected habitat. DAVID TOMLINSON Fax, Scan & Email Services LZXVchXVcidZaZXigdc^XÒaZZbV^a

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For more information, call 905-727-8991 or visit "Fabulous Foliage" with guest speaker Heinke Thiessen followed Rotary Club in 1995 with an initial membership of 25, now 82, for Scottish Country Dancing every Friday morning at St. www.aurorahistoricalsociety.ca. by flower show. Guests are welcome. Admission is $2 at the retired and semi-retired professional and business men and Andrews' Presbyterian Church beginning at 10.30 a.m. No part- **** door. women, former executives and others.The club is non-sectarian ners are needed and beginners are welcome. Merlin’s Hollow, a one-acre garden in East Aurora, is free to SATURDAY, JULY 4 and non-political. For information call 905-841-3558 or 905-727- **** visitors today. It’s located on Centre Crescent, north of Centre Merlin’s Hollow, a one-acre garden in East Aurora, is free to 9344. Aurora Rotary Club meets every Monday evening at 6.30 Street, west of Industrial Parkway North. visitors today. It’s located on Centre Crescent, north off Centre **** p.m. at Gabriel's on Yonge Street. New members are welcome. SUNDAY, JUNE 14 Street, west of Industrial Parkway North. The York Regional Police Male Chorus is looking for new For further information call 905-841-1352. Meatball Madness at the Aurora Lions Hall, 33 Mosley SUNDAY, JULY 5 members. You do not have to be a police officer nor are you **** Street. Doors open at 5.30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.Tickets are $20. The Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society annual Aurora required to read music to volunteer. The group rehearses Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 148 meets the For further information, call 289-470-5102. Garden Tour covers seven gardens including a chat with the Monday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. For further infor- first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 15216 Yonge MONDAY, JUNE 15 owners and creators of the landscape designs.Tour is from noon mation, contact the chorus supervisor at 905-727-9676 or the Street, south of Wellington. For more information call 905-830- Members of CAWS (Community Action for Wells Street) and to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $10 and are availableat coordinator of volunteer services for YRP at 905-830-0303, 9205. OARA (Olde Aurora Ratepayers’ Association) will hold a parade Caruso & Co., 15210 Yonge Street, Flowers by Terry, 14799 extension 6717. **** in support of saving Wells Street Public School from the Town Yonge Street, and R&R Revisited, 95 Edward Street. **** Masonic Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each Park at 6 p.m. sharp. The parade will go to Dr. G.W. Williams For more information call 905-727-5926 or visit The Adult Bereavement Support Group offers a chance to month at the Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at Secondary School. For question or comments visit the CAWS gardenontario.org/site.php/aurora/news/details/4441. learn how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Fred Bullen has 7.30 p.m. booth at the Farmer's Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 MONDAY, JULY 6 given the use of the Aurora Lions Club and Brent Forrester of **** p.m. Revised staff report on the future of Wells Street School Thompson Funeral Home will provide administrative cost so that Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each ** ** goes to the Board of Education in the Boardroom, Wellington this service is given free to the community. Contact maries- month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee Club at 9 a.m. Board of Education trustee public meeting begins at Dr. Street West at 8 p.m. Public delegations must be booked in [email protected] to reserve a seat or get further infor- and lunch at noon. Call 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080 for more G.W. Williams Secondary School at 7 p.m. advance by calling Mrs. Lori Barnes at mation. information. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 [email protected] or 905-727-0022, ext. 2263, **** **** Aurora Seniors hold a Health Fair at the seniors’ centre from SUNDAY, JULY 12 Aurora’s Air Cadets meet every Tuesday night at Cardinal Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday night at Trinity 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes an English Tea. Merlin’s Hollow, a one-acre garden in East Aurora, is free to Carter School from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., and offer a program Anglican Church, Victoria Street, at 7.30 p.m. JUNE 19-21 visitors today. It’s located on Centre Crescent, north off Centre for 12 years and older boys and girls. **** Thirtieth Annual Polo For Heart, Canada’s largest charity Street, west of Industrial Parkway North. **** Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the Aurora polo festival, presents three days of non-stop entertainment and TUESDAY, JULY 14 Aurora Opera Company's Children's Chorus is a new treble Legion at 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. activities the whole family will enjoy, at the Gormley Polo Centre Aurora Rotary Club golf tournament at Westview Golf Club. voice choir dedicated to educating, nurturing and providing **** (Bloomington Road and Leslie Street).Two polo games daily will Shotgun at 10 a.m. $150 per golfer includes lunch, dinner at the opportunities for children to express their musical abilities. The Canadian Federation of University Women holds monthly occurwith half-time entertainment.Tickets are $15 each, children Graystone Tavern, electric golf cart and prizes. Call Ron at 905- chorus is open to boys and girls in Grades 1 through 12 and con- meetings at the Aurora Legion with a variety of speakers. under 12 free. Proceeds go to the Heart & Stroke Foundation 727-3300 for details. Participation limited. sists of two choirs: Angel Choristers, a training choir for six and Contact Beverley at 905-727-2151. and Southlake Regional Cardiac Care Program. For further infor- SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 seven-year-olds and the Children Chorus, open to eight to 17 **** mation, visit http://www.poloforheart.org/ or call 905-505-0088. Doors Open Aurora, 2009, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. year-olds. To audition, contact general director Sarah Kyle at The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice in the West- [email protected]. McKenzie Hall of the Seniors’ Centre, every Wednesday from R **** 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. under the direction of Enid Maize. CHAT'S Community Home Assistance to Seniors is looking **** for volunteers to assist with the activities in its Adult Day Meet at Martha's Table, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Program. The positions call for a commitment of a few hours a Church, every Thursday from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Hot soup, week at its Aurora location. Various times are available. Call sandwiches, and dessert will be provided. Any funds raised go Christine at 905-713-3494. to local charities. Martha’s Table will close June 11 for the sum- **** mer and reopen Sept. 3. CITNAGIGCITNAGIG Every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11 a.m. it's Story and Playtime SATURDAY, JUNE 13 at Aurora Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South for Longest lacrosse game in history, starts today at 5 a.m and tots (age 0-4 years) and their caregivers for coffee or tea. Call continues until 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at the Aurora 905-841-8883 for further details. Community Centre, Rink #1. The game is being played to raise **** awareness and support for the Canadian Centre for Abuse Every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8 p.m. the Pioneer Club for Awareness (www.abusehurts.com) and the Spirit of the Stick laS boys and girls, age three to Grade 4 and the Junior High Club for campaign (www.spiritofthestick.com). In additon to the longest boys and girls, Grades 5 to 8, will be held at the Aurora lacrosse game in history, a silent auction and a Family Fun day Cornerstone Church, 390 Industrial Parkway South. For more (Saturday) will be in full swing. Mayors and councillors from are information call 905-841-8884. Aurora and Newmarket will play with lacrosse players from 5 to YYda dr elaS **** 6 p.m. Friday. For more information go to www.laxdove.ca or A drop-in centre will operate every Wednesday at the www.amll.ca. Great Father’s Day Savings!!! 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By RON WALLACE Lunch at the Legion June 16 for seniors

Because June is apparently senior citizens’ month, and because I now get money from the government (which means I must be a senior citizen), I am going to break a few rules here. Old people can do that, I guess. So there I am Friday, in my favourite room at the Aurora Legion, reading all the propaganda on the wall. And I see one that says “Happiness is lunch at the branch”. And, then I read the small print. “June is Senior Citizens Month and Branch 385 (that’s the Aurora Legion) is pleased to honour all the seniors and their guests in the branch with a special luncheon, and even if you are not a senior you can still take advan- Does anyone recognize anyone in this picture? The photo was purchased at a garage sale for a tage of the special lunch on Tuesday, June 16th... ridiculously low price, and appears to be a high school class posing in front of their school, today, the It went on, but I thought to myself, why didn’t the Legion advertise this in Aurora’s best independent news- empty building on Wells Street. Can anyone offer any information? paper? So, should I give them some free publicity, or what? Letter to the Editor If I do, every other restaurant in town will be ticked off at me, because they’ll want the same treatment. Oh, the hardships of owning a newspaper!! But lunch for the seniors is sort of special, isn’t it? Pool allocation policy It’ll still cost five bucks to get the lunch, but there are three meals to choose from. You’ll have to go there to find out what they are. At the bottom of the note, it says: Please note our reg- ular menu will not be available today.” unfair, reader claims Which suggests to me that the Legion is a restaurant and they should have to advertise these events like every To the editor, youth. porting the continued use of policy at present and indeed other restaurant. The lack of a fair and equi- the facility of outside non-tax- there never has been one. We Anyway, while I was enjoying the note on the wall, Re: Proposed Pool table pool policy significantly payers and are not supporting need a policy to protect the some other events caught my eye. Allocation Policy reduces the transparency of their own town swimmers. three existing clubs - the For example, there’s a Strawberry Supper on Saturday, the decision-making process, With “Field Use Policy” the Ducks, Masters Ducks and June 20th, for $12 a head. I have known Yvonne and tends to lead individuals first priority is the youth of Selkies. You have to buy a ticket for that, and, according to the Cattrall since the early 1980’s. negatively impacted by the Aurora and the second priority As a life-long resident of note “no tickets sold after June 16th as strawberries have She has taught both of my chil- decisions to believe that poten- is the adults. Aurora, I am at odds with the to be picked”. dren to swim and I have always tial favouritism and or other It is different in the pools as Town’s administration for the So, you go to the seniors lunch on the 16th and buy a been more than impressed influences are driving the deci- we are seeing adults being pri- lack of duty and respect for the ticket for the Strawberry Supper. Very clever. with the outstanding calibre of sions. oritized over the youth of residents of Aurora to not have On Monday, June 22nd, the Legion is holding a “Toonie teaching that she has provid- It therefore behooves the Aurora. had a policy in place before Monday” which is supper and a movie for two bucks. ed. My son is currently enrolled Town Council to have a pool They have 56 hours of adult now. I’m assuming that’s the cost, because it doesn’t say so. in the Selkies program. policy in place and in effect lane swim per week in the ARC I place my trust in Town Supper at 5.30 p.m. consists of peameal bacon on a Since the 1970’s Yvonne before the next season. and AFLC. The town as well as Council to pursue the Pool bun and salad, and the movie at 7 p.m. which is sched- has taught thousands of And such a policy should the Masters Ducks has put Allocation Policy, ensuring fair uled to be “Paul Blart Mall Cop”. Aurora residents, in fact she reflect the council’s priority to adults as their number one pri- and equitable access to com- Oh yeah, there’s horseshoes at 7 p.m., if that appeals has taught at least two genera- the immediate community it ority for pool time. munity pool facilities amongst to you more than the movie. tions of swimmers making her serves and its youth who are A significant number of the the existing swim clubs and the I know if would work for me. a revered institution of our most in need, and most benefit children who live in Aurora residents of our town. On Wednesday, July 1st, the Legion is holding an Open town. from the expenditure of our tax should also be able to have use House. Yvonne did delegate to the dollars. of the pools. Judith Thompson-Bouchard Whatever happened to the bylaw that was passed a Town of Aurora in support of Swim teams are different There is no documented Aurora million years ago, that forced everyone in Aurora to close the town building an indoor from field sports. Where field on July First? pool. She was teaching at the sports teams are made up of Including restaurants!! Vandorf pool at this time and residents of the teams town I can remember a laundromat being charged because had quite an extensive staff swim teams are made of swim- “Aurora’s Independent they opened July First, when the committee responsible and business. mers that come from other Community Newspaper” for making us Canada’s Birthday Town was trying to get I am concerned that it towns, cities, and even everyone a day off so they could enjoy Aurora’s July First appears that the Aurora Town provinces. festivities. Council has difficulty prioritiz- Approximately 40 to 60 per Published weekly by The Auroran Publications Inc. ONCE MORE WITH FEELING ing the use of town facilities, cent of the Ducks and Masters at 95 Edward Street, Aurora, L4G 1W1 namely the ARC and AFLC Ducks swimmers are not from In a newspaper’s life, there’s always a screw-up. pool. Aurora. Last week, at the bottom of my column, I said the Councillors are elected by As a result the pool is serv- Publisher Emeritus march from the Town Park to Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary their constituents to be trans- icing the needs of many swim- Rosemary Schumaker school was Wednesday, June 15. parent and fair basing their mers who are not Aurora resi- Should have been Monday, June 15. decisions on what’s best for the dents while residents of Aurora Editorial Production It was correct in other places, but wrong there. community. This is their pur- are being turned away. Ron Wallace Cynthia Proctor [email protected] So, I say thanks to those who noticed it, for reading my pose - to represent fairly and If the town does not make [email protected] Photography column right to the end. without bias, especially the this policy then they are sup- Main Number David Falconer 905-727-3300 [email protected] Letter to the Editor Classifieds Advertising 905-727-7128 Bob Ince [email protected] [email protected]

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Front Porch Perspective The wedding By Stephen Somerville

This week I want to cast aside musings about politics the photographer. Honey, what about the new purse? "Oh yeah, that was and public affairs and write about something else. Once the wedding ceremony was finished and we were expensive", she laughed. Well, two for three ain't too bad! Last weekend my wife and I attended a wedding in outside the church I saw the soloist again, so I walked over, What my wife and I really enjoyed, besides the repeated Aurora. introduced myself and complimented him on his singing tal- helpings of the main course and also desert, was the com- And it was, at once, both a different and a wonderful ent. I then asked him how he came to sing that day. pany at our table, and we especially enjoyed our conversa- event. He said he was a neighbor of George's from Innisfil and tion with Fran. It was different because the two people getting married when he told George that he had finished in the top 150 for Julie and I loved hearing Fran's stories about her days for the first time are somewhat older than what one would Canada's "Top idol", George wanted him sing at the wed- teaching physical education at Dr. G Williams for many traditionally expect. ding. years and also her teaching square dancing at Aurora High. And it was wonderful because all the various parts of this As I mentioned earlier, one of the interesting aspects of Fran is an older lady and the only one at our table not special occasion came together quite nicely. this ocassion was that George and Ann had been dating for accompanied by a husband or date. I was not about to Former Town Councillor and Mayor of Aurora, George - get this - 22 years before they got married. George is now enquire about this situation, but through other conversa- Timpson wed Ann Peckover in a ceremony at St. Andrew's 63 years old while the bride, I am told, is "still twenty-nine." tions at the table I eventually pieced it together. Fran is the Presbyterian Church on Mosley Street. As someone mentioned during their dinner speech, wife of former Councillor and Aurora Mayor John West. Although they now reside in Innisfil, George and Ann George is "very methodical in his approach to things." I Upon hearing this I introduced myself as a writer for this decided to have the wedding in the town where they first guess so! paper and I told her about a particular column that I written met and also have a great many friends. I also had a nice chat with Mayor Phyllis Morris, who was about the leisure centre and one of the main reasons that The bride looked beautiful and I must say the groom very well turned out in her white suit ensemble. we have it is because of the efforts of her husband. I then cleaned up pretty well! Former councillor and mayor, Tim Jones, and his wife told her that I had a number of e-mails praising her hus- The ceremony was unusual in that two people presided; Heather, also were also in attendance. They both looked band. the Reverend Matt McKay of St. Andrew's and the Reverend very well and I had a good chat with Tim on the political Fran said that, "unfortunately, John could not be with me Canon Dawn Davis, of Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora. "goings on" in Aurora. at the wedding - and he really wanted to - but he is really The interplay between the two clergy was as if they had I must say (and partly for self preservation purposes) too sick." been doing this ecumenical two-step for some time. It was a that my wife looked absolutely fabulous in her new black Our thoughts and best wishes go out to John West. lovely service, topped off with a celebration of the Eucharist dress. She assured me the dress "was not really expensive And this corner also congratulates George and Ann for all willing participants. and neither were the new shoes", which of course, was Timpson! The other great thing about the church service was the music to my budget conscious ears. soloist. I did not catch the young man's name but he had I was hoping to go three for three in the economic aus- Stephen can be contacted at: one of the best voices I had ever heard. He also doubled as terity department when I asked that one last question: [email protected]

Letter to the Editor Councillor’s granddaughter not upset by attack: witness

To the editor, issue involving Councillor ter told me directly after the made. The fact that both events issue: a formal complaint Evelyn Buck was raised meeting that the girl had They would also have happened during the same has been made that This is in response to before council. not understood the pro- understood the mayor's meeting may seem unfortu- Councillor Buck is engag- Evelyn Buck's letter to The As the primary volunteer ceedings involving her need to address these alle- nate to some, but a public ing in an ongoing campaign Auroran, week of May 19: responsible for the contest I grandmother. gations seriously and forum is for citizens' use. of harassment against a "Granddaughter watched was there to present the Indeed she appeared according to town proce- What is even more team of Aurora volunteers, attack: councillor". plaqued posters and want delighted while receiving dures that required consult- unfortunate, however, is smearing them with unsup- As readers may know, at to say that Councillor her prize and, at Mayor ing with town staff about that Councillor Buck's ported allegations. Aurora's May 12 council Buck's granddaughter, a Phyllis Morris's suggestion, current processes and next vociferous and emotive This is the issue we meeting, prizes were contest prize winner, was happily joined her grand- steps. response to proceedings, need our newspapers to awarded to winners of not upset by events as Ms mother for a photograph. Her approach as Chair including her generalized cover and Councillor Buck Aurora's Anti-Litter Poster Buck's letter and headline The adults present, of plus the staff confirmations criticism of the mayor’s and to focus on. Contest. suggests. course, would have under- given are all on record for other councillors' perform- At the start of the same The parent accompany- stood the seriousness of those wishing to know the ances, is an attempt to Catherine Marshall meeting, a contentious ing Ms Buck's granddaugh- the accusations being facts. obscure the more serious Aurora 6 - THE AURORAN, Week of June 9, 2009 Letters to the Editor Subscriber suffers from cable change

To the editor, the equivalent speeds of the the Extreme Package, were (from Rogers) who had read councillor. the Thornhill Liberal incumbent DSL provider.." told (at least I was told after my concerns in the Thornhill As at Friday, April 3rd, write-up. It is with great sorrow However, upon further a lengthy discussion with Liberal and who was very needless to say, I was still I could go on and on with that I had found myself hav- examination, what Rogers Hector from their Migration instrumental in getting awaiting a call from both of other issues but am sure ing to be migrated over to is really giving some ACI Department), that for this things resolved to my satis- them! I've exhausted the number the Rogers conglomerate customers is a DOWN- service, I would need to go faction. Several weeks later, I of words allowed in an effective March 10th. GRADE in similarity to what to their Rogers Plus Store to The e-mail issue was received a call from both article. 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I couldn't understand No one at their Rogers Wedding, Graduation, Prom I finally requested that Aurora Cable, on the why the technician couldn't Plus Store has any idea or any special occasion... they return my call instead other hand, gave customers bring the modem with him-- when confronted with Let us help you of leaving me on hold only nine Mbps download speed, it's like having an appliance queries about their billing LOOK FANTASTIC to discover that they cannot one Mbps upload with no fixed and you having to go process. on your special day. return customer calls. GB limit imposed. and get the parts! They will tell you they are Please call for an appointment. I thought what kind of Of course, none of their After several weeks, I trained "only in sales". 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In addition, for tomer service people again, sent to ACI customers such Brands paring download speed to those of us who went with I learned that no one would as ACI's nice glossy be coming to the house--so brouchure outlining the 1 go figure! equivalent TV Guide chan- Convenient Check your facts, As at April 3rd, I still had nels in the weekly television no e-mail account set up but guide. Location needed to deal with this I subscribe to basic + former prez says issue in the upcoming days. enhanced cable. I was initially told by This aspect has since To the editor, Only because we were their people (can't recall been addressed and imple- OFF with COUPON committed to our own anymore if it was their cus- mented by their Marketing 10% For the past few months shows was it declined, and tomer service or tech sup- Department through their I have read and heard on she decided to go ahead port) to go to representative from the 15492 Yonge Street several occasions innuen- herself, although we said rogers.yahoo.com and put Escalations Department. does against a fellow com- we would help. in my key registration num- Lastly, I had received a (next to Howard Johnson) rade and a member of the Two weeks from open- ber and then my registration pre-recorded call from my Light of the Legion ing, very few tickets had number. ward councillor, Greg Sun - Wed 11 - 9 Committee, Sher St. Kitts. been sold and as food, etc., However, when I Beros, who had received I have only known Sher had to be ordered and accessed that website, many calls from disgruntled Tues. & Thurs. 11 - 10 for the past two years, expenses already commit- there was no place indicat- ACI customers and as a working with her for the first ted, we were concerned ed to enter either of these result, gave us a telephone Fri. - Sat. 11 - 11 time when she volunteered and talked it over with her. numbers. number for a Rogers her services to bring back Be that as it may, she After several weeks, I Representative at 905-780- Call for delivery: the July 1st Parade, and decided to go ahead and was finally contacted by 7222 to deal with our what a great job she did of guaranteed "she would pay someone from their issues. 905-727-2881 / 416-244-4444 it! any shortage herself”. Escalations Department I called this number on 15492 Yonge St. Aurora From the start of the I can assure you and who was apprised of my sit- Monday, March 23, and fund raising campaign to your readers I know exactly uation through someone also tried to contact my the finish, she was inspira- the amount that came in tional to everyone con- and the expenses. 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To the editor, DOWNTOWN Interested agencies can obtain a Purchase of Service Request package (P-09-57): I will gladly pay for life-sized AURORA s By using the downloading option from the Region’s website framed portraits of Dick (www.york.ca/NADF) or; Illingworth and Rumpole of the Bring ideas, and expect to Bailey to be hung in Council s By visiting the York Region Administrative Centre, Supplies and Chambers. comment on the ideas of others Services Branch, First Floor, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Despite the fact that both of An Information Meeting on this Purchase of Service Request will be held on these "characters" have passed Results will be reported to the from the scene, their images Monday, June 15th from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Seminar Room at the York would bring more reason, com- steering committee of the Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket. mon sense, good government Yonge and Wellington Pre-registration is not required. and meaningful democracy to The deadline for proposals is: the proceedings in that room corridor study than those presently conducted Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 1 p.m. by that travesty of "she who Late submissions will not be accepted would be Mayor." When and Where? For more information: Aurora is but a small puddle within the vast slough that is the SUNDAY, JUNE 14 s Visit www.york.ca/NADF mayor's mind. s Contact the York Region’s Shame. 2 – 5 PM Supplies and Services Branch at 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1669 George Hervey AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY Aurora

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6t#09t*5 www.uboxit.com THE AURORAN, Week of June 9, 2009 - 9 Letters to the Editor She’s seeking big turnout for march To the editor, students - that is to re-open ments you have expressed, Markham have dropped by, longer matters. It hasn't and it signs out of the windows and the school. the generous donations signed the petition and does. onto the laws for maximum Wells Street Pubic School On Monday June 15th at made to cover costs of lawn expressed their concern Trustees are elected by visual impact. in Aurora is at risk of closing, 6 p.m. at Town Park there will signs and buttons and the about the possible closing of the public. They are ultimate- The trustees will be driv- but the final decision has not be a parade/march for resi- willingness to volunteer to the school. ly accountable to the taxpay- ing through this area on the been made. On September dents of Aurora and neigh- help the cause. It matters to them as well. ers of York Region. That's 15th. We have wood stakes 24th, the trustees of the York bouring communities to show From residents who have It seems the taxpayers why we need a strong show- available at the Farmer's Region District School Board their support for the school. lived in Aurora their whole support small schools. ing of support from the com- Market if you need one. (YRDSB) will be voting on This is a "must attend" lives to residents from the They support communi- munity on June 15th. E-mail the trustees and whether to fix the school and event. Why? The parade of newer parts of Aurora who ties that thrive around a I invite you to join the encourage family and friends return the students home, or supporters will end at Dr. G. have only lived here a few school. They support children parade. in other York Region towns to close the school forever. W. Williams Secondary months - they have all walking to school. They sup- Bring your kids and show e-mail their local trustee and The trustees have two School where the last open expressed their concerns port Wells because it is a part them how people can make a respectfully urge them not to reports before them: one public meeting on the Wells about the staff recommenda- of Aurora's heritage and they difference when they stand let Wells close from the Accommodation issue will take place. tion. recognize it as an important up for what they believe is Help raise awareness of Review Committee which This is our best opportuni- What started off as an symbol of not only Aurora's right. the issue by talking to friends recommends the school be ty to show the trustees direct- issue that seemed only to past but also its future. This will be a fun event to and neighbours and encour- fixed and one from the school ly how much support there is affect a few hundred students To fix the school costs show pride in our community. age them to take action board staff which recom- for this school. and parents has really struck money. For those new to the commu- To volunteer or to share mends closure. The trustees I have been at the Aurora a nerve with the people and The YRDSB has it - it's a nity, come join us and discov- ideas on how to help save the at the York Region District Farmer's market over the businesses of this town. matter of whether they er another reason why Aurora school please e-mail School Board have not dis- past few weeks and I have to This is an issue that mat- decide Wells Street Public is a great place to live. [email protected] cussed the issue and there is say that the support for the ters to all Aurorans, not just School is a priority. Many people have said to Most importantly, spare an still time to convince them to school has been overwhelm- the Wells Street community. I've heard people say the me they want to help but don't hour and a half of your time make the right choice for ing. People from Richmond decision has been made and know how. Here's how: and join the parade on June Aurora and the Wells Street I've heard it in the com- Hill, Newmarket and even the community's voice no Lawn signs and buttons 15th and attend the begin- (quickly becoming the must- ning of the trustees’ meeting. have accessory of the 2009 Let's show the trustees spring season) - pick one up that Aurora matters, Wells Reader organizes discussion at the Farmer's Market from 8 Street Public School matters a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and and our children matter. To the editor, discussions of ideas, in meet- potentially come up with p.m., in the Magna Room of display them proudly ings where citizens speak to approaches, concepts, or the Aurora Public Library. If you live in the Heidi Franken Two weeks ago I wrote a each other, as a way to bene- designs, that trump any indi- It does not necessarily Wells/Williams area get the Aurora letter in which I advocated fit from synergy. vidual idea, to come up with mean that the round-table that good architecture, involv- Just recently the agenda results that are more accept- participants will generate bril- ing art, can make a significant for "The Aurora Promenade" able, desirable, than the sum liant results, but they may! impact on the popularity of workshop No 2, the design of the individual ideas. However, whatever the Flowers the downtown of a municipal- workshop, was published. I strongly believe that we results, they will be reported ity. "Aurora Promenade" is the should allow for such round- to the steering committee of by Terry There are many other new name for the Yonge and table discussion to take the Aurora Promenade, early measures that can make Wellington corridor study. place, early in the study. the next day, before the start 14799 Yonge St. Aurora impacts, and combinations of The agenda for that work- Therefore, all Aurora citi- of the public components of Telephone: 905-726-1549 measures and influences. shop from June 15 to 17 still zens are invited to come to workshop No 2. email: [email protected] I also advocated that plan- does not include a discussion such round-table discussions. www.flowersbyterry.com ning for downtown Aurora's that allows citizens to feed off They will take place on Klaus Wehrenberg If we wouldn’t take it home why would we sell it to you? improvement should include each other's ideas, and to Sunday, June 14, from 2 to 5 Aurora Being 50+ Has Its Advantages Save Up To $400*...

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The Aurora Stingers U8 Girls captured the COVI Red Devils 4-0 to set up a rematch against the Soccer Championship in a tournament in Vaughan North Toronto Nitros, a game they won 1-0. Making last week. The Stingers started the tournament by up the team are, left to right, Assistant Coach coming from behind and settling for a 2-2 tie Elaine Devlin, Amanda Malowney, Lauren Palazzi, against the North Toronto Nitros. They followed Taylor Unger, Adriane Devlin, Jacey Dane, Meghan that with a 4-1 win over the Vaughan Azzuri, then Phillips, Olivia Scott, Cassidy Phillips, Jayden defeated another North Toronto team 5-0 to finish Thompson, Megan Schmitt, Lauren Ruscica, Emily first in their pool and gain a berth in the semi- Lazenby and Coach Brent Unger. Absent when the finals. In that game, they blanked the Glen Shields photo was taken was Claire Edery. New swim club battles Took Driver Training for equivalent pool time and still can’t drive? How do you fit three users not seem to be an issue with tion discussions, had come to that could be applied to all groups into two town pools? any other user groups, such as an agreement with respect to sports. We can help! That was the town's continu- soccer, baseball, or hockey. restricting additional clubs in Following several rounds of ing challenge, which was before Unfortunately, it doesn't look municipalities, so Aurora discussion the motion was General Committee last week. like this suggestion will work. should not expect any new passed 6-3 to accept LSAC's For more information about our individual For many years there have Mayor Phyllis Morris noted groups coming forward for pool latest draft version of the policy, driving lessons (standard or automatic) been two competitive swim that the Ducks had offered time. with some minor tweaks regard- teams in town; the Ducks and some of their time to the The policy should place a ing the definition of members, and our road test packages Master Ducks. These clubs Selkies, and the Selkies had greater emphasis on the num- and how often and when clubs call 905-726-4132 or email: were using most of the lane rejected it, saying that it's not ber of members who are should advise the town of their [email protected] time available to swim clubs. their role to sort this out Aurora residents, according to lists of members. The recently-created Selkies between the clubs, it's up to the Councillor Evelina In addition, staff is to review Swim Club felt they were not town to allocate the time. MacEachern. the current schedule, and see if Next Young Drivers course (in-class/in-car) being given equivalent time. Councillor Bob McRoberts Other committee members additional time can be found for in Aurora starts January 31st June 6 & 15 - Mon. Tues - Thurs - Friday To help resolve this, the expressed his frustration with argued that the town had to the swim clubs. (two weekends). Leisure Services Advisory Swim Ontario for allowing the take the advice of the LSAC, These recommendations Committee (LSAC) has been creation of three competitive who had put so much time into are expected to go to Council for wrestling with creating a Pool swim clubs in a municipality of this project, and that the town approval June 16, after which Allocation Policy since July, this size. needed to have a policy in the new policy would be imple- 2008. Having worked on the draft place, as this issue would only mented starting in the 2009-10 The latest version, which policy through LSAC for almost get worse as the town's popula- season. contains more than 40 separate a year, he noted that no deci- tion grew, along with the num- notes and considerations, was sion on this issue will make ber of pool users. before GC for direction. everyone happy. Councillor Alison Collins- Councillor Al Wilson was On the plus side, Mr. Mrakas felt that what the town unwilling to support the pro- Downey noted that Swim needed was not a sport-specif- posed policy, as he felt it would Ontario, who was taking an ic allocation policy, like the one result in existing users being active interest in these alloca- proposed for pools, but a policy pushed out of the schedule, just because a new club had been TRUSTEE PUBLIC MEETING formed. He suggested that the exist- ing schedule for the pool at the You’re Invited... Wells Street PS Student Accommodation Review Recreation Complex be reviewed to see if there are to an On September 25, 2008, the Board of Trustees for the York Region gaps that could be taken advan- District School Board approved that a Student Accommodation tage of. Review process be undertaken for Wells Street Public School. Leisure Services Director Al Downey explained that all of the As per the Board’s Accommodation Review Policy #463 and in keeping pool's prime hours were fully uti- with the Ministry of Education Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines, the Board of lized, but that 32 per cent of Trustees for the York Region District School Board is hosting non-prime time was available. a public meeting as noted below. Unfortunately, no one OPEN seemed interested in regularly using such times as 6 a.m. on Date: Monday, June 15, 2009 Sunday mornings. HOUSE Asked if there was a premi- Time: 7:00 p.m. um for prime time pool hours, Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School - Cafeteria staff replied that there was not. Location: Councillor Wilson found this at Church Street 39 Dunning Avenue interesting, and noted that even Aurora, Ontario if an allocation policy was Montessori School approved, it would not address filling the 32 per cent of unused Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years Purpose: For the York Region District School Board pool time. to receive public input Councillor Evelyn Buck com- Sunday, June 14th mended the LSAC members for Ross Vi rgo all of their work, but suggested 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Contact: (905) 727-0022 ext. 2380 the only way to make this work [email protected] was for the town to facilitate the 17 Church St., Aurora users working together to set up their own procedures. 905-727-7181 For additional information and details regarding upcoming meeting and activities, She noted facility time did visit the York Region District School Board’s website at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca THE AURORAN, Week of June 9, 2009 - 15 Seismologist accuses board of “fear mongering” From page 1 down it would be too expensive school, an already uncertain not suffering the declines affect- tory, this is the first time they've bers of CAWS will present Wells. to repair. economic climate will make ing most of Canada. ever had to endure a committee trustees with scrap books full of However, seismic building But the Ministry of things worse. "Unlike other districts, we're like ARC. facts they think the elected offi- expert Andy Godschalk says Education, after lifting its mora- Mayor Phyllis Morris says still growing," says the board's Phone messages to Aurora- cials should take into considera- board staff attempts to justify torium on school closures a the town is undertaking a revital- public affairs manager Ross King Trustee Gord Kerr were not tion. costs are seriously flawed and couple of years ago, decided ization study to save the down- Virgo. returned. The march begins at 6 p.m. perhaps an attempt to convince school boards shouldn't make town. She says the school And a group trying to save At Monday’s meeting, mem- at the Town Park. parents to abandon the school. hasty decisions without public should be kept open. the school, CAWS (Community He says he's a self-made mil- hearings. Local historian John Action For Wells Street) says it lionaire from saving old buildings That resulted in the forma- McIntyre, who attended Wells, has done a survey showing that needed retrofitting to with- tion of the Accommodation as did his mother, loves to recall there are parents who would stand earthquakes. Most of his Review Committee which, after its birth as a simple, four-class- send their kids to Wells. work has been in California, one months of meetings, reported room, school built in 1892. At Monday’s meeting, people of the earthquake capitals of the the school should stay open. It was Aurora’s first high are hoping they will get answers world. However, school board staff school, an example of to questions like: Raised in Aurora, the retired presented a report at the same Romanesque Revival architec- á Why does one report say consultant has moved back here time, saying the school should ture that even had indoor the roof is fine and should easily with his family and says he remain closed. plumbing, a library/staff room last 10 years with minor expendi- believes strongly in this commu- It's now up to elected and a science lab. tures, yet another report says it nity and wants to help save trustees to make a final decision It was purposely built in the needs hundreds of thousands of Wells as a neighbourhood September 24th. town square to be a focus of the dollars of work? school. Minutes of a school board community. á Why is asbestos abatement He says the school board meeting that ARC member Due to increased enrolment included in the estimated costs, reports are just attempts at fear Laureen Veino found a year it was enlarged in 1923. while experts say it's fine if you mongering. before Wells was closed Students attended from all don't disturb it? One of the biggest concerns showed the board stated then around the region, either by - Why is money being quoted affo about the building seems to be that Wells was unequivocally morning train, horse or on foot. for construction of an elevator, the foundation that is allegedly not being considered for But increased enrolment when there's already one there? riddled with deteriorating "wood- replacement. again after World War Two - Why are there quotes to gut en sleepers" (defined as huge ARC members spent meant the high school wasn't bathrooms that seem fine? beams or timbers upon which a months researching Wells, con- big enough so Dr. G.W.Williams If it's to make them wheel- foundation rests). cluding that if Wells closes, the was built on Dunning Avenue. chair accessible, Mr. Godschalk School board staff showed board would be closing a 117- Wells then became a public says it's cheaper to build a sin- The Auroran pictures of Wells' year chapter in Aurora's history school with a new addition for gle, separate bathroom. “sleepers”, but they're just three- and its first high school. Kindergarten and Grade 1. A few years ago the National quarter inch planks. Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Ironically it's the newer parts Trust for Historic Preservation Mr. Godschalk says every- Brown has played the piano for of the school that are suffering. added historic neighbourhood one's going around talking about the Christmas pageant the last The 1952 addition has large schools to its list of America's the sky falling because of these five years running at Wells, and amounts of missing mortar most endangered places. “sleepers” that aren’t “sleepers”. her daughter interned as a between the bricks, windows York Region school board And, despite the board's con- teacher there. are rusting, and there are huge officials admit to having recently cern that the north-east corner "Cities and towns need to holes in the asphalt. torn down half a dozen schools of the building is sinking, board keep their local schools, places In the meantime the building much younger than Wells. staffers admitted it has already kids can walk to with their par- sits vacant, falling victim to neg- It did not have to consult the been fixed. ents,” she says.“It supports local lect and rodents with expensive public because of a policy that There's a picture in the report business. This is an institution computer equipment, desks, says they don't have to if the new from R.J. Burnside & Associates Aurora needs to embrace not supplies and library books schools are built on existing Limited of Collingwood proclaim- destroy." inside collecting dust. sites. ing "a serious crack", which Mr. There are other people The school board has also So in the board's 40 year his- Godschalk says is not a crack, whose history at Wells goes quoted declining enrolment as a it's "cold joint", a place where back generations. possible reason to close. bricks don't meet from a repair in Town councillor Bob But members of ARC say the original part of the school McRoberts’ grandparents there are many ways to fill the dating back to the late 1800's. attended the school, then his school that it should not be an He says another reported parents, then him, and then his issue. "serious flaw" which is supposed kids. Since the school board has to prove a deteriorating founda- In fact his great aunt, Ada reduced Wells "catchment" area tion is simply a crack in the base- Johnson, still alive at 106 years, before, it can always re-adjust ment floor. married the principal's son. the borders for students again. "If the damage is not evident Mr. McRoberts is also a There's the possibility of on the second floor as well, it's math teacher at Williams, who adding French Immersion from Aurora Seniors Centre Presents a FREE not a problem in the foundation," will retire at the end of this year. over-flowing schools, taking in he says. "Trustees need to seri- Dan Revington of The Old arts students, or adding special \ ously question these unsubstan- Aurora Ratepayers' Association education. tiated estimates". is worried that without the The school board boasts it is He says when he began fix- ing buildings in Los Angeles authorities had been told the cost would be about $15 a square foot. He says his expert- ise allowed him to fix the build- ings for half that amount. And he told The Auroran he's Wednesday. June 17th, 2009 willing to help out now for free in order to save the school. 10:00am to 2:00pm As for the 330-page feasibili- ty report from a company called Aurora Seniors Centre the IBI Group, Godschalk says it 5 Municipal Drive, Aurora would be illegal in California to submit reports like that without Traditional English Tea will be served from 11:00am to 2:00pm any detailed plans. He says a report from Burnside, using a 1993 Safety Pharmasave Council Standard, caused him to wonder why anyone would use standards from 16 years Bowen Therapy ago. Board officials admit little Happy Hearing Centre repair work has been done on the school for six years. Nutritional Consultant The lack of maintenance is apparent in the paint peeling Southlake Regional Health Centre windows, cracked concrete, deteriorating overhangs, and Centre Community Care Access Centre gaping holes in the asphalt that allow water into the foundation. And MANY MORE INFORMATIVE ORGANIZATIONS! That has people like Mr. Godschalk wondering if the board is purposely neglecting For further information contact 905-726-4767 Wells to the point of being so run 16 - THE AURORAN, Week of June 9, 2009 Senior Scape Vic’s Shoe Repair returns as a Doors Open location

By MICHAEL SEAMAN Until his retirement in The Underhill Shoe factory When he retired Vic The third article in the 2008, Vic operated his shoe building still survives on expressed a in interest in con- Doors Open series features repair business in the same Berczy Street, though it is cur- tinuing to work on shoes so Sequeira returns Vic's Shoe Repair, at 15243 location in Aurora for 35 years. rently adapted to new uses. Reza has arranged with Vic Yonge Street. Vic's was one His experience in the shoe The current owner of Vic's that he can come into the as ASA president of the most popular sites on trade went back decades shoe store is Reza Haghairi, shop at anytime to help Reza the Doors Open 2007 tour as before that to 1943, during the who has been in the business work on shoes. By BRIAN WARBURTON former proprietor, Vic Second World War, when as a himself for 20 years both in This is why, although he’s Paraninfo, demonstrated his six-year-old in Delia, Sicily, he Toronto and Iran where he retired, you will often see Vic The Aurora Seniors Association (ASA) held its annual craft to visitors. first started to learn about emigrated from in 1998. still working away in his old general meeting last Wednesday with a robust turnout of It makes a welcome return working with shoes. Reza is very proud of the shoe store. members, some with questions and others to listen to for Doors Open Aurora 2009 Vic came to Canada in legacy that he has inherited Doors Open organizers Charles Sequeira, the newly re-elected president speak to as it helps to celebrate 1956 on the Greek registered from Vic and committed to are pleased that Vic’s Shoe the past year of senior activities, programs and special Aurora's heritage of shoes. ship The Queen Frederica. keeping Vic's just the way it Repair is returning again to events. This year's Doors Open Arriving at the famed Pier was and providing the same the tour in 2009, and once The term of Flo Murray had concluded and Flo did not Aurora festival takes place 21 in Halifax, Vic eventually level of service as when Vic again will be sure to be an seek re-election this time. Saturday, August 15, from 10 made his way to Toronto was the proprietor. interesting stop. The directors’ terms of Charles Sequeira and Ruth a.m. to 4 p.m. where he worked as a barber Church had also concluded, but both stood for re-election As a native of and baker before going back successfully, with Derek Murray also winning election to the Northampton, England, once to his true calling working with board for the first time and Derek is the only new addition to the centre of shoe manufac- shoes. the Board of Directors. turing in the British Empire, I Once in Aurora, Vic ASA Officers remain as before following an election in was interested to learn when I became immersed in the caucus by the directors, who re-appointed Charles Sequeira came to live in Aurora in 1999 Aurora community, participat- as president, Virginia Bodnar as vice president, Lydia that Aurora, like Northampton, ing in and leading a number of Schuster as secretary and Ruth Church as treasurer. is also very much a town built charitable activities. These positions as ASA signing officers are important on shoes as a major industry He is perhaps best known and the officers’ guidance is crucial to the wellbeing of the for most of the 20th Century. for "Vic's Day in Aurora", held ASA. Like Northampton, where for many years in February, Flo Murray, now into her 90’s and active and even feisty empty shoe factories dot the when Vic donated the full from time to time, has retired as a director but not from an downtown landscape, price of sharpening skates to active life. Aurora's shoe industry is the Aurora branch of the Flo will continue with her retired career, which persists largely a distant memory, but Canadian Arthritis society. unabated with the book club which is her particular delight there are still many physical Over the years Vic raised and may soon multiply to two chapters since more members reminders around the Town, many thousands of dollars for want to be a part of this club than can be accommodated such as former shoe factories, the cause. comfortably at any one time. which can still be seen on For all his efforts, he was The other directors are Bob Collard, Bill Higgins, Derek Berczy Street, to the homes of named Aurora's Citizen of the Murray, Barbara Stoecklin and Bill Wharton. people who worked there in year in 1983. Al Downey has communicated to the ASA that Karie the neighbourhoods of old Shoe manufacturing was a Papillon has been appointed as the new Seniors Aurora. major industry in Aurora in the Coordinator. Perhaps the most interest- last century. All other staff in the coordinators office are expected to ing of all reminders however, In 1901, the Underhill and continue in their present roles. is Vic's, a little shoe repair Sisman Shoe Manufacturing The committees and activities reports were dealt with by shop where the shoe busi- company moved to Aurora way of written handouts, saving a great deal of time. If vital ness is very much alive and from Markham and built a two- questions exist regarding any activity, questions could still well in Aurora. storey building which still have been raised from the floor, and dealt with effectively. Vic`s Shoe Repair is not stands on Berczy Street. The meeting was well ordered and questions from the only a traditional shoe repair In 1910, the Underhill- floor were all answered satisfactorily. Important motions store, but an Aurora institution Sisman partnership was dis- including minutes of the previous AGM, the Treasurer’s thanks to its former proprietor solved. Underhill stayed in the Report, ratification of Directors’ Actions and Decisions all of 35 years, Vic Paraninfo who old factory for a short time, carried. is one of Aurora’s leading citi- while the new T. Sisman Shoe The overall view of the ASA and the work of the outgoing zens. Company built a large factory, A math teacher at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary BoD can be considered as competent and decisive in oper- It is possible that Vic may located on the southwest cor- School in Aurora for 22 years, Bob McRoberts is ating an effective community centre for seniors, governed in be back once again behind ner of Berczy and Mosley retiring. A party, organized by Lynn Gardner and a partnership with the Town of Aurora. the counter on Doors Open Streets. committee, was held Thursday night at the Howard Earlier in the day, the computer club, which boasts a Day. The emergence of the committee and a chairman also, had an AGM which was not Johnson Hotel. McRoberts, who also sits on An information panel about shoe industry had a significant Aurora Council, was given a replica of the school’s quite as well attended as the ASA AGM. Aurora's history with the shoe impact on the urban form or first “Williams Wildcat”. The ASCC has members with computer skills sound industry will also be featured Aurora with many houses built enough to offer low cost computer lessons to members, and in the shop. for workers at Sisman`s and Auroran photo by David Falconer have done so successfully for the last five or six years. Vic's is located in one of Underhills, at the beginning of In addition, those members with technological skills have Aurora's most historic brick the 20th Century as well as fielded numerous requests for computer assistance from commercial buildings. new businesses to cater to members, and have often served to correct a problem with Constructed about 1884, them. ON SALE NOW! relative ease and at other times have recommended profes- for many years the small shop Sismans continued in sional help as the appropriate remedy. was occupied by Marshall operation until 1985. Lessons will continue to be offered since technology will Forsyth's stationery and music Apart from a small rem- TRAILER continue to evolve even though new members often have store. In the mid-20th Century nant, the house and most of good computer skills. Rowland's Shoe Store was the factory were demolished Everybody should be aware by now that Aurora Cable located in the adjacent store. in the years following. HITCHES... has been acquired by Rogers Communications, and the old ACI based e-mail addresses will not be honoured much longer. If you require a new address, please attend to the change HOMPSO sooner rather than later. Funeral Home My dealings with members using new e-mail addresses T N has required me to take remedial action in e-mail correspon- 530 Industrial Pkwy. S., Aurora L4G 6W8 dence already, including my e-mail address book, which is easy enough now, but will be a cause of frustration for users Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 of old e-mail addresses later. Directors: Brent Forrester - Laura Windover - Lorraine Lewis - Gena Maker The “Flash e-mail Program” offered by the ASA to mem- bers and, which is a wonderful source of factual information We Sell Them! concerning current events and upcoming events, will need to be updated when members advise their change of e-mail address to the ASA. ¨ We Install Them! 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On council, he represents suggested, who was the She is an intelligent and caring long time, and we share an rent Member of Parliament He expects the nomination Ward 7 in the town after cap- Liberal choice for a candidate public servant, one who will be important trait - the desire to Lois Brown. race to be a good one. turing 85 per cent of the vote in to run in the next election. very able to effectively repre- do what is right for the people Margaret Black was born in The 28-year-old 2006. The two have had exten- sent the needs of our commu- we represent. I am humbled Newmarket, went to high Newmarket councillor is serv- Past federal Liberal candi- sive discussions over the past nity in Ottawa. We desperately and honoured by Tim's sup- school in Aurora and is cur- ing his second term, and when date Jones, who in April indi- week. After the discussions, need that representation. I port, and I look forward to fight- rently a practicing lawyer. elected the first time, became cated his intention to once the former Aurora mayor look forward to supporting ing in the election as part of The date of the next feder- the youngest person to hold again seek the nomination, agreed to endorse her candi- Margaret in the next federal the Michael Ignatieff team." al election has not been deter- an elected office in last week, pledged his support dacy. election," he said. Jones was the mayor of mined, but it is widely expect- Newmarket. for Margaret Black's bid to be "I have known Margaret for Ms. Black, who two weeks Aurora from 1994 to 2006 and ed to take place within the Chris has called the Newmarket-Aurora Liberal a number of years, and I have ago was quoted as saying the was the Liberal candidate for year. 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Parking in behind. 905-727-3101 The suggested upgrades palities take advantage of it, Jr. Rookie to the well-used space on since there are few other, if Industrial Parkway North any, leash-free parks in the Mastermind 15 Michelberger 10 include a second fenced area area. to provide an internal safety Asked for clarification Michelberger Orthodontics 18 Summers & Smith 16 feature for the dogs, the addi- about the proposed improve- FAN MAN tion of trees along the perime- ments, Mr. Downey said the Mosquito House League ter, extra wood chips to help changes were minor in nature. absorb some of the mud, and The Arboretum Committee “SAVES YOU MONEY” Dr. Orschel's Drillers 11 Dr. Mark Weeden 9 two benches for the park's had already agreed to partner Jenmark Digital 10 Aspen Ridge 0 (human) users. in the plantings, which would Lakeshore Valumart 16 Dr. Mark Weeden 12 Councillor Evelyn Buck improve the look of this barren Jenmark Digital Media 10 Dr. Orschel's Drillers 9 provided a bit of history on the stretch adjacent to the arbore- The Restorer's Group 6 Kwik Kopy Printing 2 establishment of the park, and tum. said it was her understanding It was his understanding Peewee House League that the agreement between that the fence was meant to the town and the committee prevent dogs off the leash • Ceiling Fans & Lighting that helped create and main- from escaping from the park Men's Slo-Pitch 14 Minto Communications 3 tain the park specified that the when the gate was opened. 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