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Vol. 3 No. 23 Week of April 1, 2003 905-727-3300 Newmarket-Aurora: together again By RON WALLACE Parliament Maurizio Bevilacqua who fought for a single Gamble Sideroad, and three other ridings in the area Aurora riding, and will likely, if this is approved, no longer include Vaughan, Thornhill and Markham-Unionville. Who says distant boards and commissions don't listen to be a representative of Aurora. Aurora Mayor Tim Jones, who was notified of the changes the grass roots? The MP could not be reached for comment. when he received the Commission's recommendations in And while it's a long way from being finalized, the Federal In its recommendation, the Commission noted: "Most of the mail, said he was ecstatic with the news. Electoral Boundaries Commission will recommend that a the opposition…focused on the Town of Aurora, which the "I'm not sure why they wouldn't have phoned to tell us," he federal riding be formed called Newmarket-Aurora. Commission had proposed to split. The Commission has said. "but after seeing the results, it doesn't matter." The recommendation, released last week, followed an taken account of this opposition by combining all of Aurora Mayor Jones was one of several speakers who appeared uprising of Aurora citizens who objected to a proposal that and the Town of Newmarket to create the electoral district at the hearing to fight to keep all of Aurora in one riding. would have sliced the community in half, with one riding of Newmarket-Aurora." "We were hoping they might have moved the boundary west of Yonge Street, another east. As a result of the new proposal, the proposed riding of line one way or the other off Yonge Street," he said. "We In hearings several months ago, local politicians of all Oak Ridges - Markham spreads from Highway 48 in had no idea we'd wind up with a riding like this." stripes presented case after case to the Commission Whitchurch-Stouffville, to west of Highway 27 in King Oak Ridges MPP Frank Klees, who last held the provin- objecting to the proposal. Township. Most passionate was Vaughan-King-Aurora Member of Richmond Hill gets its own riding up to Elgin Mills and the Please see page 8 Troubled Tigers By RON WALLACE The team, Northern Division win- ners for two years in a row and On the ice, they're invincible. North/West Conference champi- At the box office, they're broke. ons after they elimated the The hockey team Georgetown Raiders in five is on the brink of losing its roar. games Sunday, attracts about 300 The four owners are losing big people on average to home bucks and the future of the team games, which makes the 1,344- is at stake. seat Aurora Community Centre They say the Provincial Junior A look pretty sparse. Tigers, (they won yet another title "Quite frankly, we are close to Sunday night) are losing as much admitting that junior hockey can- as $150,000 a year, and owners not survive in Aurora due to a lack agree "this cannot keep going on of fan and corporate support," forever". Please see page 11 Community Village: In a preliminary event, prior to next weekend's Second Annual Bob idea becomes reality Hartwell Run, organizers The Aurora-born idea for a mittee attempted to find a site in put the Stinky Sneaker Community Safety Village in York Aurora to build the village, but Award up for grabs again. Region becomes a reality numerous options failed to materi- And a team led by Aurora Monday. alize. Optimist Ken Banks Former Toronto Maple Leaf, and The Conservation Area, with its grabbed it away from honourary chairman of the project, large site and pond, proved to be Mayor Tim Jones' defend- Wendel Clark, will trade a hockey ideal. stick for a more dangerous piece Several sponsors have donated ing champion team. One of of equipment to officially break money to allow the construction of the reasons the mayor lost ground for construction of the proj- the village, and Vanbots was this pasta-eating con- ect. Construction of Markham spear- test and it appears the All that will happen at the site of headed a drive that saw numer- mayor, right, just doesn't the village - Bruce's Mill ous contractors donate hours of want to look at any more Conservation Area - on the work to build the project. Stouffville Sideroad, at 10 a.m. Early estimates of $3 million to food. Competitor Mark Monday, April 7. complete the project were shaved Heese, left, and his accom- According to Project Co-ordinator when the committee did not have plice Nancy Donnaperna, Steve Hinder of Aurora, the to purchase land. listen as referee Christine Village should be operative in Most of the money needed mate- Gardner announces the September. rialized at a recent fund-raiser winners. At left, the win- The Safety Village - an idea that held in Aurora, but Hinder notes came from the Aurora group continuous cash flow will be nec- ning twosome in action. called PACT (Police and essary to keep the village opera- More pictures on Page 9. Community Together) - offers tional. Auroran photos by Naomi hands on instruction dealing with Bruce's Mill is located on the Tobin safety in the community. south side of the Stouffville For years, the safety village com- Sideroad, east of the 404. LENARD LIND Broker/Owner Aurora’s #1 Sales Producer 2002! Call today for a free property evaluation!** L.H.LIND REALTY INC. 905-841-0000 53 Wellington St. E., Aurora www.lhlindrealty.com (1 block east of Yonge) ’s ONLY...

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CONTINUING Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corps offers camping, Last Night of the Prom with the York Symphony Orchestra AUGUST 22 canoeing, target shooting, first aid, orienteering, in two, three at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora at 8 p.m. Call 416-410- Cardinal Carter Pioneer Class of 1993 Reunion. Pioneer and six week summer camps. Open to males and females 12 0860 for ticket information. students and faculty invited. For ticket information, call to 18. Call 905-726-8600 for further information. Joanna Jannetta 905-773-6717. MAY 10/11 APRIL 4 Go back in time 150 years when the first steam train, the Opening night of "The Odd Couple" at the Queen Elizabeth Toronto, chugged its way from Toronto to what was then Dinner Theatre at Howard Johnson Aurora and continuing Machell's Corners making the little hamlet the Head of Rail. every Friday and Saturday evening during April. Hot and cold All kinds of activities around the station as an Aurora MODEL BUILDERS buffet at 7 p.m. with Showtime at 8:30 p.m. Call the hotel at Historical Society committee is planning a celebration to mark (AURORA) LIMITED 905-727-1312 to reserve. the anniversary. 59 INDUSTRIAL PKWY. S. AURORA APRIL 5 JUNE 1 905-727-5661 Silent auction and family fun day, Light of Christ School, More than 300 booths have been sold for the Eighth Annual RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL McClellan Way, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aurora Street Festival. If you plan to rent booth space, you * * * * should know the festival is already 65 per cent sold out. BUILDERS AND RENOVATORS Help the Aurora/Newmarket and District Learning Disabilities Activities will open to the public at 11 a.m. and continue until SINCE 1956 Association by buying Krispy Kreme doughnuts and hanging 5 p.m. Call the Chamber office at 905-727-7262 to book a flower baskets at the Aurora LCBO store. To place an order for booth. Mother's Day on May 11th call 905-836-6542. * * * * The Aurora Swim Club, Ducks Swimming, parent volunteer group has organized a social/dance/fundraiser to support the team's involvement in Ontario Division III Championships in Sudbury, fun meets for the beginners and a Buffalo swim meet. The event will be held at the Aurora Legion. * * * * GREATfrom DEALS Donated services offered at HERS will support the GREAT DEALS Newmarket Hospice. Services available from 1 p.m., St. Andrew’s Village, Unit 26. $10 per person. &D-mac FurnitureFurniture APRIL 5/6 Maplefest at Sheppard's Bush. Aurora Lions Club cooking buy a pair of chairs & save even more pancakes 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

APRIL 6 International minor hockey. Aurora Leisure Complex. Aurora and Newmarket teams (aged 12-13) will play exhibition games Classic against teams from New Zealand. 6-8 p.m. Admission is free.

APRIL 7 Great Wing A public meeting will be held in the Holland Room of the Town Hall at 7 p.m. to hear an update on the application of Value! Chair Cobblestone Lodge to include the classification as a rooming house or group home in the building. Rocker Recliner Recliner APRIL 13 • Assorted Second Annual Bob Hartwell Runner's Challenge Half • Assorted fabrics Marathon, Half Marathon Relay and 5K Race. fabrics & colours & colours APRIL 16 Reg - $599 Aurora Chamber of Commerce regular monthly luncheon Reg - $799 meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the King's Riding Golf Club on Bathurst Street with guest speaker Ken Kostick, host of What's for Dinner? Call the Chamber at 905-727-7262 to NOWNOW NOW reserve. $449$449 APRIL 19 $499 Easter Egg Hunt. Crafts between noon and 1 p.m., Easter SAVE $50 WHEN YOU BUY A PAIR ¥ SAVE $50 WHEN YOU BUY A PAIR Egg Hunt starts at 1 p.m, Leisure Complex dia- monds on the north end of the property. Cost $3 per child. Call 905-727-7765 for further information. Stylish APRIL 21 Great Aurora Writers' Group meeting, Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall, 7.30 p.m. Anyone interested in writing - published or Chaise Value! unpublished - is welcome. Rocker Recliner Value! APRIL 25-26 Rocker Recliner Aurora United Church annual Spring Rummage Sale Friday, • Assorted colours 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, acces- • Assorted colours sories, linens, toys and household items. Church is located at 15186 Yonge Street, south of Wellington, at Tyler. Reg - $749 Reg - $749

APRIL 25-27 The Aurora Chamber of Commerce 2003 Aurora Home and Lifestyle Show featuring food and wine at the Aurora NOWNOW Community Centre. $599$599 NOW APRIL 26 $599 Get a team together for the Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride for Stroke in Aurora. It's a fundraising event where teams of 29 get together to ride the 30-seater bike (a driver is DISCONTINUED LAZBOYS... FLOOR SAMPLES...SPECIALS provided) along Yonge Street. Call Rachel at 905-853-6355 TRADITIONAL Reg NOW PLAID Reg NOW for information. ROCKER RECLINER $949 $599 RECLINING SOFA $1799 $999 5 pc Sectional Reg NOW LEATHER Reg NOW MAY 1 with 2 Recliners / Table $4679 $2999 ROCKER RECLINER $1399 $999 York Region Transit open house at the Aurora Public Library ROCKER RECLINER Reg NOW ROCKER RECLINER Reg NOW LOVESEAT/TABLE from 6 to 9 p.m. $2099 $1299 WITH HEAT/MASSAGE $1299 $699

MAY 3 Fourteenth annual auction and casino, presented by Girls Incorporated of York Region (formerly Big Sisters). Auction at D-MAC FURNITURE LIMITED 7 p.m., casino at 8 p.m. at Tuscany Banquet Centre, Edward Street. Tickets $50 each. Further information at 905-727- 905-727-6403 or Toll Free: 1-877-663-6626 4897, extension 305. * * * * #1-15408 Yonge St., Aurora AURORAN, Week of April 1, 2003 - 3 Tenants are protected in condo conversation

Early last month, Aurora town should enter into a Councillor George Timpson He said the current owner Council received a request new replacement agree- took the opposite view. He was under no obligation to from Torrendale ment and consent to release said council was protecting sell to the tenants. Construction to discharge a the condominium conver- the rights of the tenants. Last week, staff members conversion agreement from sion agreement from title as Due to the difference of reported that the town's the title of the property of the requested in order that a opinions, David Tang, a solicitors confirmed that the 200 residential row house bulk sale of the property solicitor representing the option to purchase provi- dwellings on Murray Drive could take place. town, was asked to clarify sions are still valid and across from the Aurora High Members of staff found the the issue. should be preserved School. staff report confusing, as it He said the bulk sale would through a new agreement. Currently there are 27 ten- recommended a new agree- not take away their rights A new agreement was pro- ants occupying units within ment for a bulk sale and at and under the Tenant posed, which council adopt- the development who were the same time provided pro- Protection Act they couldn't ed without comment or there at the time of the con- tection for the 27 tenants. be evicted. debate. version who could still bene- Councillor Damir Vrancic fit from the conversion said at the time that by agreement by offering to approving the report they buy their unit. were in effect waiving the At the March meeting town rights of the 27 tenants. He staff recommended that in suggested that the 27 order to protect the rights of should be contacted and let the 27 existing tenants, the them decide. Water Softening, Purification, Aurora sends $$ Filtration & Sterilization Units Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. to Badger, Nfld. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario Patricia Rose Barber On February 15 this year. town match the funding. more than 1,000 residents Councillor John West Popular artist dies of Badger, Newfoundland, moved that the town meet were forced to evacuate TOAST's suggestion and Patricia (Pat) Rose Barber, a where she sculpted in plaster their homes when a mas- quipped that the funds long-time Aurora artist and and paper mache, for trade sive ice jam caused major could come from the community worker, with a shows, window dressing and flooding from three rivers. mayor's expense account. heart as good as gold, died TV studio stage sets. A quick freeze left the Council agreed and asked peacefully at Southlake The Barber family moved to town rapidly encased in ice staff where the money Regional Health Centre last Aurora in 1960 and she left and water. could be found. week after a valiant fight her artistic endeavours for a The Red Cross was imme- Council also threw out a against cancer. while to raise two children. diately called to provide for challenge to other munici- Her brush and camera cap- Later she returned to paint- the needs of the displaced palities to do the same. tured many scenes around ing and opened her "Cellar people, many who escaped Aurora, Muskoka, Quebec Studio" in the basement of with only the clothes on and included half a dozen her home, where she held an their backs. trips to Europe. annual exhibition and sale. An appeal for $3 million In 1995 she travelled to In May, 2002, she was rec- was launched, resulting in Nova Scotia to paint with ognized by the Town of the Aurora staff committee long-time friend Dorothy Clark Aurora in appreciation of the McClure. 40 years she had participat- TOAST (Town of Aurora She loved to paint old Aurora ed in the Aurora Art Show. Staff Together) making a and sometimes found herself In addition to her artwork, donation of $500 to the fund and suggesting the DECORATING one step ahead of the wreck- she was a long-time member er. of the Opti-Mrs Club and She was a regular contribu- assisted in raising funds for WORKS! tor to the annual Aurora Art various groups, including the Show, especially in the purchase of playground Preserve Aurora in Paint cate- equipment for Aurora parks. has moved! gory, and was the winner of Using her artistic talents, several awards. she created paper mache fig- Our new location is In 1997 the town purchased ures for the Opti-Mrs float in 15005 Yonge Street her painting of "The Way We Aurora parades. New to the Apply for your Just south of Kennedy Were", depicting several old For Halloween, Christmas community? buildings in Aurora. It hangs in and other special occasions, (M&M Meat Plaza) FREE Expecting a baby Decorating Works! the town's permanent collec- she created various figures to at your house? credit card tion. decorate her home on and receive a In 2000 she painted Holman Crescent. Newly Engaged? "Memories Soon To Be Lost", She enjoyed having lunch a painting of the buildings at with her artist friends, New Business/ FREE Gift Church and Yonge Streets, Dorothy Eplett, Isabella Van Professional? which were demolished to Zant and Dorothy Clark A Civic minded make way for the new library. McClure. The last occasion Business interested The town selected this paint- was a Christmas lunch at in sponsoring ing for its permanent collec- Jonathan's in December. Welcome Wagon? tion, but a representative of Mrs. Barber was the wife of the art show sponsor, the late Stan Barber and If you fit into one of these Investors Group, selected the leaves her two children categories and same painting to hang in the Cathy and her husband have not been con- new library, resulting in the George Bragg of tacted by us, town making another selec- Scarborough and Doug Please call tion. Barber and his wife Kathy of 905-853-4645 She started drawing as a Newmarket. There are five child, but liked sculpture. She grandchildren. studied with Dora de Pedery Hunt, a well-known Toronto sculpture of miniature coins. DAMIR VRANCIC She was a commercial art graduate from Toronto's LAW OFFICE Central Technical School, took a course in life drawing BUSINESS LAW, at the Ontario College of Art, REAL ESTATE, and has participated in WILLS & ESTATES numerous workshops with 15005 Yonge Canadian and American Just south of Kennedy (M&M Meat Plaza) instructors. 905-841-6411 Phone (905) 727-7048 email: [email protected] She was employed by Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 Redstone Studios in Toronto, 4 - AURORAN Week of April 1, 2003 Poor Richard

Income tax was "temporary" when introduced in 1917 A taxing time is coming, So better get ready to file; Governments want your money, To add to their big pile! -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

Benjamin Franklin once said that in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Part of his words are coming true, because if you have an income from any source you are no doubt receiving little T4 slips in the mail, as a sub- tle hint that April 30th is not too far away. Why wait until the last minute to file, especially if you expect a tax refund? The majority of Canadians, about two-thirds according to one study, have a strange perception of income tax refunds. Most treat them as a gift from the government, whereas in reality, they are just getting back what they overpaid, without interest. A minority of Canadians, the ones who know they have underpaid, wait until the last minute to file, as they are the ones who benefit from the system. By not paying, or not having the proper amount deduct- ed, they get to use the money, just like an interest-free loan. No matter how or when you pay your income tax, it's hard to believe that it was originally intended as a temporary tax. Sir Thomas White, the federal Finance Minister in Sir Robert Borden's government, started the whole thing dur- ing the darkest days of World War I. By the time the conflict had entered its third year, the gov- ernment was faced with a mountain of bills, estimated at $600 million due to the war effort. On January 18, 1917, White introduced the Dominion Income Tax, which required single men and widowers with- out children to pay a four per cent tax on annual income exceeding $2,000. All others paid a similar percentage on income exceeding $3,000. A bachelor earning $4,000 would pay $80 in tax, while a married man would pay half that amount. There was also a graduated tax on incomes over $6,000. The tax legislation was to be reviewed at the end of the war, but it didn't state which war, as the temporary tax became permanent. Personal income taxes supply the governments with their largest source of revenue, almost half of total require- ments. Over the years the tax system expanded into a bewilder- ing labyrinth of laws and regulations that confound even tax professionals. But the person said to have invented income tax is William Pitt, the Prime Minister of England in 1799 at the Memo to Aurora's Building Department: Here's an idea to attract industry to town; give the land away. time of the Napoleonic wars. That's what they were doing in 1867 if you happened to be a "capitalist" and were willing to build a flour There was strong opposition, not so much against the mill or a "woolen, cotton, linen or other factory". We must check with the Aurora Historical Society to idea of the tax as against the idea of invading people's pri- determine the location of Seal and Thomas Streets, neither of which exists today. vacy. The tax was so unpopular it was dropped three years later. Letters to the editor But the tax was found to be important to the government's revenues so it was revived the following year. It was repealed again in 1816 when the war was over but What’s a "good corporate citizen"? brought back in 1842 when the government ran short of To the editor, Depot in Newmarket a year Now I realize in this day of zen"? money and has been in effect ever since. ago who told me very proud- lawsuits galore, companies If it is, then God help us! U.S. President Abe Lincoln introduced Americans to It was with a great gasp and ly that Home Depot does must protect themselves and I'll still do my shopping at income tax during the Civil War. much disbelief that I read in a NOT allow even Boy Scouts their shareholders from frivo- Home Hardware, etc. The tax was repealed after the war and when an attempt recent edition of your fabu- and/or Girl Guides to pro- lous suits. was made to reintroduce it in 1884, it was ruled unconsti- lous paper a statement I mote their apple and cookie But is this what constitutes Ross Sturge tutional by the Supreme Court. believe made by Councillor days on their property. being a "good corporate citi- Aurora It taxed States according to their wealth, rather than the Nigel Kean with regards to population as required by the constitution. the new Home Depot coming The constitution was amended in 1913 before the first to Aurora. federal income tax could be officially imposed. In the article, the councillor Region or town, I still pay British Columbia was the first province to impose an stated that he believes that income tax in 1876. It was during the Depression in the Home Depot would be a 1930s when most of the other provinces imposed their wonderful corporate citizen income tax. and addition to Aurora. for inadequate bus service In 1961, the average Canadian family earned $5,000 and Since I am relatively new to paid out 33.5 per cent in taxes. this beautiful town, having To the editor, comes from my pocket! The worst thing is the By 1990 the average family income had risen to $49,500 moved here three years ago The cost of operating a Region wants to purchase of which 49.6 per cent went to pay all taxes. and never having met I was reading your great business as a loss. more new buses. Not much has changed over the years, as April 30th Councillor Kean, I cannot paper, and in particular, the If this service was operat- Why not purchase mini comes closer and closer. speak to what his interpreta- story about the Aurora bus ed by a proper corporation it school buses or vans…just There have been some tax cuts, but with an increase in service being an oxymoron. would be shut down! like Casino Rama. user fees, an indirect form of taxation, and downloading tion is that makes a good cor- porate citizen. You can say that again. I know, some people need from the provincial government causing property taxes to Shifting responsibility from the service. I say if we offer increase, the poor downtrodden taxpayer is no further However, I do recall a per- Ray Nicolini sonal conversation I had with the Town to the Region real- taxi service like the buses, ahead. ly doesn't matter, it still ridership will triple. Aurora Now, don't you feel better knowing all that? the manager of the Home AURORAN, Week of April 1, 2003 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

Litter makes mess of our community

A few months ago, I was quoted in the media as saying I didn't think Aurora had a litter problem. This was said in the context of Aurora compared with the City of Toronto, and with the knowledge that in Aurora, we have numerous volunteer groups who assume the responsibility of travelling roadsides and scouring woodlots to pick up refuse and litter accumulat- ed during the winter months to keep our Town and our parks clean. Community groups and businesses also actively partic- ipate in our Adopt a Park program which enhances our Town. No sooner was ink from the quote dry and the paper on the streets when I received a communication from a res- ident who took exception to my observation and brought a number of litter concerns to my attention. At the same time of year coincidently, the City of Mississauga sent out a notice to promote a "Don't be a Litterbug" campaign, and invited representatives from all GTA municipalities to a meeting to discuss ways to curb littering. Instead of each municipality reinventing the wheel, Mississauga invited all GTA municipalities to join them in a similar program to address littering throughout. As penance for being quoted as I was, I chose to attend this meeting to find out more about this program. Letter to the editor I was the only mayor in attendance, however, there were more than half the GTA municipalities represented. The initiative prepared by Mississauga was quite impressive with literature already prepared, a mascot My views of the Iraq war identified and suggested methods to address littering put forward, all of which could be modified to fit Aurora. The community even hase a web site, http://www.mis- To the editor, lation of the country. You could say that I am a real freedom. sissauga.ca/litterbug . It is clear that the British This makes a strong imbal- strong peace supporter yet It is then that we all need On Tuesday, March 25, Aurora Council approved a government has a different ance for the economic pic- understanding the require- to stand up and be account- report authorizing staff to participate in this GTA Anti- view than the Canadian ture within the middle east. ment to fight for the values able for our own actions as Litter campaign. government as to the war Different views also contin- of freedom and allowing all well as theirs and fight as As indicated on the referenced web site, this campaign position in Iraq. ue on many fronts including people to live life without well as support those rights is designed to change attitudes and create a "litter con- The British have officially religion, policy and the fear of any kind. that we all want and sciousness". come out in word and deed power of control not only War unfortunately is only deserve in a caring and free To quote from one of my favourite Mayors, Hazel in support of the U.S. posi- economically but in terms of one avenue to meet that society. McCallion, "Nowadays, with quick-service, drive-through tion and in we are real human values and end and hopefully to be restaurants proliferating our cities and a society that in support of fighting terror- understanding the value of considered as a last resort. Marten A. Mol spends, eats, conducts business, and socializes in our ism only and not the war. all human life. Confrontation seems Aurora vehicles, litter is becoming more and more prevalent at No war is a win situation Women in some states always the route we all take highway off-ramps and plaza parking lots. With building for the fighting forces or the have less value than their far too often and frequently. and development racing at high-pitch levels, materials people that endure that animals including the value We all around the world are blown from construction sites into neighbouring com- fighting. Power and control of the power to kill to save and locally really have to munities." including humanitarian face for manly instincts, or begin to understand how to “Aurora’s community newspaper” negotiate much better and Does that sound familiar? One only has to drive off the requirements by all decent so called biblical passages. Published weekly by The 404 at Wellington or Bloomington to see the litter that people continue to be the This is not new as it has understanding the tremen- Auroran Publications Inc. accumulates there, not to mention the construction litter struggle for many nations been going on for genera- dous differences that will At 75 Mary Street, along Bayview. controlled by one man or tions of time. However with remain for generations to Aurora, L4G 1G3 To their credit, in Mississauga, many fast food estab- regime. the new avenues of com- come yet also knowing how Owner & Publisher lishments have offered to assist with product marketing Some have clearly taken munication and news pene- to negotiate and live in Rosemary Schumaker of the "litterbug" and funds to support this initiative. the position that it is all tration we all see the per- peace while understanding Editorial the others' needs. Ron Wallace In Mississauga, anyone charged and found guilty of lit- about oil. For me 75 billion ceived story live "as it hap- Dick Illingworth tering is liable to a set fine of $350 plus costs, up to a U.S. dollars of costs fighting pens". I understand that there will Photography maximum fine of $5,000. a war for six months, can In my view this has its ben- always be tremendous dif- Naomi Tobin Rather than be charged with littering this program pro- buy a lot of oil in peace efits and many difficulties. ferences of opinion as well Display Advertising Bob Ince motes the many ways we all can get involved to prevent time. The massive live in your as individuals who will take Kathy Bitove littering in the first place. Stability within the terrorist face coverage by CNN of advantage of others and Production Some of those ways include: regimes around the world is the war and so many other their own kind. Cynthia Proctor This not only happens in - Always put your trash in a proper container. If one is clearly difficult to obtain and television stations, brings All Departments not available, hold on to your garbage until you find one the flow of such oil to me with it the high level of prop- the middle east but also 905-727-3300 - Use returnable, reusable or refillable drink containers has never been a concern aganda and actual psycho- within our own countries, Facsimile Machine or bring your own cup as even Iraq needs to sell logical manipulation of your communities, groups or 905-727-2620 - Use a litterbag in your vehicle. goods for income to operate and my mind including the even families. E-Mail - Reduce and reuse as much as you can before you and oil is their key commod- actual various slants by The gift of understanding Advertising Department [email protected] recycle. ity they have to do so. individual reporters and without sacrificing the real Editorial Department - Put your garbage out for collection as close to pickup When we all realize that in their own news media view- needs of people around us [email protected] time as possible and secure items in your recycling the Arab states the general points they represent. and knowing that there will boxes. GNP of their economies is History tells us that free- continue to be differences Editorial policy Opinions expressed by colum- - Support community cleanups, recycling programs, leg- very small. dom always comes at a of viewpoints must be dealt nists, contributors and letter islation and other efforts to reduce litter In fact less than even a very high personal and cor- with up front. writers are not necessarily - Get the support of your neighbourhood. Successful lit- single city like Toronto porate price. Peace that New modern interactive those of the Auroran. Letters must include name and phone ter control must be a continuous, ongoing effort which Canada or even Amsterdam everyone wants, prays for communication human number, although number will involves the entire community - from youth to seniors, in The Netherlands which and demonstrates for, clear- tools and communication not be published. Names may business, community groups and the media. Organize a produces more than most ly is a desire, within a socie- gifts and abilities through be withheld assuming a com- pelling reason to do so. Letters committee to develop a plan of action. middle east states except ty that generally respects negotiations is as highly may be edited or refused. All - Set a good example. Don't be a Litterbug and inform for Israel. human values at least with- needed as the new technol- contents protected by copyright. others about the detriments of littering. Within Israel the economic in their own land. ogy we have achieved with Advertising policy Hopefully, the marketing campaign to create awareness picture changes rapidly to a My view remains in sup- weapons and equipment. Publisher is not liable for slight in all of us not to litter is the better way to go. very large GNP as well as a port for human hearts that Occasionally we get a changes or typographical errors regime and an individual that do not lessen the value of If you see something in this column that you wish to highly active innovative have great hope, individual an advertisement. Disputes respond to, I welcome your comments, either through the generated work force with freedom on many fronts who has power that is must be brought to the attention paper, to the Town Hall by mail - Box 1000, Aurora, good research and develop- including religion, family beyond normal and a real of the publisher prior to the fol- Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at [email protected] ment for the size and popu- values and life itself. threat to human kind and lowing edition. 6 - AURORAN, Week of April 1, 2003 Bouquets &&Brickbats By DICK ILLINGWORTH

BRICKBATS to Mayor Tim Jones and members of Aurora Council for forgetting to hold Open Forum prior to the March 25th council meeting after advertising that a change in fees and a landfill application were on the agenda.

BOUQUETS to the Central York Girls LaPrairie Sharks on bringing home a Gold Medal in the Peewee House League division of the 15th Annual Burlington Girls Hockey Spring Break Tournament. The exciting championship game against Kitchener went into double overtime before Lauren Renaud scored to win the game 1-0.

BOUQUETS to the Aurora Tigers on defeating the Stouffville Spirits 4 games to 2, and winning the Northern Division for the second consecutive year. Stouffville took an early lead in the series, but the Tabbies came roaring back to win the right to go on to the semi-finals for the provincial title.

BRICKBATS to those at the Town Hall who are responsi- ble for ensuring that council's directions are carried out. At the general commit- tee meeting held January 21 the com- mittee endorsed a staff report that the wooden fence at the corner of Hollidge Boulevard and Luxton Avenue be removed as it encroached on town property. Nobody both- ered to set a date and two months later the fence is still there!

More BRICKBATS to the same people for failing to take action to correct the drainage problem of Teacher Aynsley Maxwell displays items that have been received from around the world as a result of her travelling bears link houses with only one drainpipe program. Top photo shows world map at Wells Street Public School locating destinations of the bears. Great learning pro- brought to council's attention by gram, says reader, below. Auroran photos by Naomi Tobin Councillor John West. The garden with the drainpipe is flooded, the adjoining properties are dry. Go take a look and do something! These travelling bears BOUQUETS to Aurora's 11-year-old Haley Kirk, who will represent her hometown and the Irish Dance Studio in the World Championship, which take place in Ireland in April. She has been dancing competitively for more than 5 years and has provide good education been to the National championships. To the editor, another mom sewed them one bear home, named send off to other mayors. BOUQUETS to Aurora's Brooke Harrison, who celebrated each a travel bag and Mrs. their bear and now these There have been e-mails her 9th birthday on March 18th, on the publi- There is a classroom full Maxwell and the students bears have touched every back from the travellers cation of her cookbook "Cookin' in Brooke's of Grade 1 and 2 students have taken care of the continent! from France, Europe, Kitchen" to raise funds for the Leukemia Fund at Wells Street Public rest. Some of the bears were Australia and one bear has of Canada. She contacted family members and School who are receiving Each bear has a person- taken to Lester B. Pearson made its way to Antarctica friends for their favourite recipes. A little entrepreneur! the best education regard- al passport which encour- International Airport and on an expedition. ing our world that I have ages anyone who finds or put in the hands of pursers Mrs. Maxwell has certain- BRICKBATS to Canada Customs and Revenue Agency ever seen. receives a bear to record who then passed the bears ly found a way to show the for leading Poor Richard astray. He Mrs. Aynsley Maxwell some information on their along to passengers and children the world from received a very official letter from the and her students have location and asks them to some were sent off by right here in Aurora. agency telling him he had overpaid his sent teddy bears travelling send e-mails back to the families to relatives. personal income tax and a refund would be issued shortly. around the world and the class. One bear was given to Suzanne Scott The students each took Aurora Mayor Tim Jones to Aurora He watched the mails for his jackpot to arrive. Finally it bears are writing back to tell the students of their arrived - a cheque for $10.21. At least, it was better than travels. having to pay. This wonderful program started with one mom BOUQUETS to Fiona Stephenson for her excellent letter donating small teddy ANNOUNCEMENT to the Auroran about who, if anybody, is listen- bears to the classroom, ing to the complaints and concerns of the peo- ple. You won't get an answer but you will have homas B. McPherson and Colin A. Brown of Thomas an opportunity to have a say in the provincial election, whenever it is called, and the municipal election McPherson & Associates are pleased to announce that John T. on November 10, 2003. TKalm has joined the firm as an associate. We cordially welcome BOUQUETS to Venture Fine Foods for their donation of him to Aurora. 1,500 eggs to the Pathfinders and Junior Leaders of the Girl Guides of Canada Aurora Mr. Kalm was called to the Ontario bar in 1994. He is an South District for the April 19th Easter Egg Hunt on the ball diamonds by the Leisure experienced business law practitioner who practised formerly with a Complex. The Guiders have ordered 9,000 eggs so they DR. DONALD STUBBS leading Toronto law firm. He will continue to focus his practice on don't plan on running out this year. is pleased business law as well as real estate and wills & estates. He can be to announce reached at DR. JANICE G. MCMINN (905) 727-3151 ext. 123 or by email at: Like a good neighbour, has joined his Orthodontic Practice [email protected] State Farm is there. at 58 Wellington East PETER VIRTANEN, CLU Aurora 220 Industrial Pkwy S. Unit 37 At Thomas McPherson & Associates, we are firmly devoted to (Across from Aurora Hydro) Aurora, ON 905-841-2722 traditional values in the practice of law. We handle complex or Check out our web site at routine matters while still providing personalized service. 905-727-8400 www.AuroraBraces.com Call For A Free State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario Consultation Now! Thomas McPherson & Associates 15220 Yonge St., Aurora AURORAN, Week of April 1, 2003 - 7 Letters to the editor Northern youth get hockey stuff from Aurora ED. NOTE: When the spilled over to kids in On behalf of the Hamlet of very handy for this year's sent to Gjoa Haven and on a downward trend. Aurora Hockey Gjoa Haven and Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, participation. Especially Taloyoak. As a result of contributions Parent's Auxiliary held Taloyoak, two commu- especially our youth, I appreciated was the goalie Your efforts to gather, such as this, youth are pro- its used hockey equip- nities east of would like to take this equipment. package and arrange for vided with healthy alterna- opportunity to thank you for Not only did the kids in ment sale last Cambridge Bay. The pick-up are also appreciat- tives in the community. your generous donation of Cambridge Bay benefit ed. Once again thank you for September, many fami- Mayor of Cambridge hockey equipment to our from this donation, but also The RCMP have volun- your donation. We look for- lies donated equip- Bay was delighted and minor hockey program. 11 bags of equipment were teered their time this year to ward to a continued partner- ment to kids in sent the following let- There are approximately run the minor hockey pro- ship in this regard. Cambridge Bay, ter to the AMHA. The 36 kids who participate in gram. Nunavut. So much Association, in turn, the minor hockey program Resident They are pleased to say Keith Peterson stuff was donated, it shared it with us. and the equipment came in that the program numbers Mayor says thanks are up and youth crime is Cambridge Bay to council CRIMINAL It's seldom a resident comes to council to DEFENCE thank council members BAIL YOUNG for adopting a parking OFFENDERS bylaw amendment, but it happened last week. WILLS, REAL Paul Cook of Metcalfe ESTATES ESTATE Street said he fully sup- Susan E. Tucker ported the bylaw on the FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public agenda restricting park- LAW 905 727-7775 ing on the south side of Metcalfe Street from Berczy Street to Edward Street to a maximum period of two hours. ONUMENTS BY He told council mem- M bers that although GO HOMPSONS A New Approach to Memorial Design. Transit enlarged the T parking lot for com- * Granite markers and monuments * Cemetery lettering and restoration muters, some still park * Bronze markers and vases Northern models their cars on the street * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities creating traffic problems * Portrait Etchings You’re looking at the entire hockey program of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. for residents and Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed Fewer than 40 youngsters are involved, and they took full advantage of Attridge Lumber across Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments donations of hockey equipment from Aurora parents at the start of the sea- the street, especially in 905-727-5421 son. Handled by the RCMP, the program is responsible for a dramatic winter months. 29 Victoria Street, Aurora L4G 1R1 decrease in youth crime in the district. 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Tom McGhee, and his partner Lorraine Haris, welcomed the greatest hockey dad in the world to their new premises Saturday as Gear Wash celebrated its official opening. Walter Gretzky, the official spokesman for Esporta Wash System, spent the day at Tom's Newmarket store. 's father was kept busy all day signing autographs and personal memorabilia for hundreds of people who visited. The whole idea behind the new store - get rid of stinky sports equipment. Tom says his company can handle a bag full of hockey equipment in two days for a flat fee of $45. Helmets and skates are extra. But the service doesn't stop at sports equipment. The machinery can handle sleeping bags and other outdoor clothing and gear. Even ropes.

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From page 1 "This makes a great deal Minister of Transportation Sorbara had not heard the of the restructuring. "Currently, I'm homeless," cial seat when Aurora and more sense than what was in the provincial news when approached by "The size of each of the she said. "My husband and Newmarket shared the rid- proposed originally," he Progressive Conservative the Auroran Sunday after- ridings is far more appropri- I were building a new house ing of York Mackenzie, was said. government, moved to the noon. ate,” she said."Canvas- near Newmarket and it not surprised by the news. Klees, currently the Oak Ridges riding when "I'm really happy," he said. sing in the current Oak burned to the ground before boundaries changed and "I think the people who Ridges riding is we were able to occupy it. Aurora shared a riding made presentations did a overwhelming." Right now we're living at the Tenders let for with the City of Vaughan. good job. I think our argu- She is running against cottage in Simcoe County." That move allowed the ments were sound, and I'm Klees in the riding in the Dr. Jaczek lived in Aurora late Al Palladini to contin- glad to hear that now and upcoming election, and offi- for 14 years. Collins, Ottawa ue to run in his home dis- again, people listen. cially opened her riding Next step in the trict of Vaughan, and by "What they were propos- office in Richmond Hill Commission's recommen- Two north end Aurora pointed out how the winning the riding, ing wasn't right," he said. Sunday. dations is comments from streets will undergo recon- streetscape would be Palladini became Aurora's Liberal contender Dr. At one time she and Klees federal members of parlia- struction this summer now changed. provincial representative. Helena Jaczek, a former lived on the same Aurora ment. They have until April that the tender has been let. Bando has appeared While a provincial elec- Aurora resident, had heard street. 24 to make presentations. Rebuilding Collins before council previously to tion is imminent, there is Crescent and Ottawa Court suggest changes in the road no chance the boundary will be handled by Direct design of Jasper Drive and changes will occur prior to Underground Inc., for Tecumseh Drive due to turn- it. $473,389.43, the lowest of ing conflicts at the intersec- And, since it is a federal 16 bidders. tion. Wayne Bando, a resident Director of Public Works proposal, the province will of Collins Crescent and a Wayne Jackson agreed be asked to follow the former engineer with York there would be a change of same boundary lines. It's Region, appeared before streetscape with more unlikely the province Aurora Council last week to green space and less would reject the recom- object to the proposed asphalt. He said it was stan- mendations. design. dard design and he believed By the next provincial He claimed the change to it was the better design. election, however, Klees, the crescent creates an Jackson said no other an Aurora resident, would unsafe condition for resi- comments had been be able to return to a dents exiting from their received from residents. driveways. The road width is 28 feet, "home" riding. He pointed out that three which provides parking on Meanwhile, Vaughan- driveways are required to one side. King-Aurora MPP Greg exit at the 90-degree bend, which creates poor sight lines. In addition, the AURORA’S BUSINESS change in design also has a negative impact on the SERVICE CENTRE homeowners due to the increased length of drive- ¥ Digital Colour ways and the pinching of curb frontages. 14845 Yonge St. Unit 6 ¥ Courier Service He told council members Aurora ¥ Laminating & Binding that while he was pleased 905-713-1632 the street was being recon- Fax: 905-713-1633 ¥ Fax Service structed, he hoped they [email protected] ¥ We print brochures, flyers etc. would make the design more user friendly. He also Focus on: R.I.D.E. PROGRAM

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The litter reduction cam- onto the driveway or the Councillor David Griffith paign includes advertise- porch of a house and left said that more enforce- ments to bring the issue to blow around. He said ment was necessary and to the attention of the he had introduced the parents should be made public, the involvement of issue some time ago and responsible for actions of The stinky sneaker community groups, nothing had been done to their children. award went to a new enforcement, and munici- team Friday in pal participation. advance of next week- While council approved the concept, members Find Out What your end's Bob Hartwell had some interesting Run. Competing at observations. Home is Worth On-Line Timberlane, this four- Councillor Ron Wallace, some unseated Mayor a former school trustee, visit: Tim Jones' team after said students of Dr. G.W. several strenuous Williams Secondary events and was pre- School should have no www.QuickOnlineEvaluation.com sented with the tro- problem with putting in ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. phy. They are, left to their 40 hours of commu- right, Ken Banks, nity service to graduate. Nancy Donnaperna, All they had to do was pick up the litter on Mark Heese and Rick Dunning Avenue built up BARRONS Vanderlinde. Barb over the winter and hid- Hartwell, right, passed den by the snow. He said WAREHOUSE SALE out shirts to the win- the area was a disaster. ners. Second annual Councillor Nigel Kean HUNDREDS OF ITEMS Hartwell Run is slated said there was garbage GREAT PRICES for Sunday, April 13, and litter on a number of rd th th beginning at the town streets and some of it April 3 , 4 & 5 park. Auroran photos was the result of the 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by Naomi Tobin recycling program as bot- 40 Engelhard Drive, Aurora tles, cans, and especially newspapers were not Store: 905-751-0533 Council reveals its salary and expenses According to provincial legis- The mandate of the commit- Region. lation, the treasurer of every tee provided a thorough Councillor John West rec- municipality is required to sub- review of not only compara- ommended that council mit an annual report of the tive levels of salary with other appoint a new citizens' advi- remuneration and expenses of municipal councils, but also sory committee to make rec- each member of council for benefits, mileage allowance ommendations on compen- the preceding year. and expense allowances. sation levels for the incoming Don’t Wait!! Mayor Tim Jones gets paid The resulting recommenda- council, which was adopted Call Now $38, 613.65 plus $7,200 travel tions provided a moderate by council. for allowance and he recorded salary adjustment, which In response to a question on $2,047.26 in expenses for a moved councillors' compen- timing, Director of Corporate total of $47,860.91. sation from the lowest paid in Services Bob Panizza replied SPRING Members of council received the region to the medium that the process would begin remuneration of $16,240.39 level. immediately with an adver- & SUMMER plus $1,000 in travel The report also contained a tisement for applications for allowance. provision that would ensure citizen committee members Bookings In addition, Councillor Nigel councillors' salaries would with a report to council in the Kean spent $25 on other maintain a reasonable pace fall prior to the election, so expenses; Councillor Evelina with other comparable sized that candidates would have MacEachern, $69.83; municipalities through an the information. Councillor Betty Pedersen, annual adjustment equal to Councillor Evelina $714.11; Councillor George that offered to non-union staff. MacEachern said she would Timpson, $1,854.92; and Staff recently conducted a support the resolution if it just Councillor Damir Vrancic survey with comparable pertained to remuneration, $23.68. municipalities and it became but not if it included size of Three councillors, Dave evident that salary levels in council. Griffith, John West and Ron Aurora had not maintained With that assurance, the Wallace recorded no expens- the balance, and in fact, was vote to support was es for the year. the second lowest in York unanimous. 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905-727-9444 “homesurfing”@www.donfarnum.com Now the series gets interesting Tigers win Conference title By MIKE McCLYMONT rest of the period, but face Wellington in the final," Mignardi, whose point The Tigers put the pres- Jordan Brenner an open Georgetown did score a said Tiger Centre Jesse slid into the cage. sure on the Raiders imme- net. The Junior A Aurora power play , cutting the Olden. "It should go to Aurora took their 3-0 lead diately. Aurora threw plenty The combination of the Tigers hockey team Tiger lead to 3-1. seven games, it's what into the third and continued of early shots at the close Georgetown goal and claimed the North/West With victory in sight, everybody's wanted, Aurora the attack. After having a Georgetown net but they the Tiger response turned Conference Championship Aurora kept the pressure on against Wellington, so let's goal waved off and another couldn't get any by Raider up both teams' level of play. title at home Sunday night, in the third. Matt Bahen get it started." shot hit the post, the Tigers goalie Daniel Bellissimo. Aurora continued their eliminating the scored on a wrist shot with The Tigers regained the took a and still The first goal of the game attack and had plenty of Georgetown Raiders in 11 minutes left to up the Round Four best-of-seven scored a shorthanded goal. may have been the most opportunities for goal num- five games. score to 4-1. series lead by defeating the Sam Skwarchuk received difficult, but the Tigers hus- ber three but it was Playing before about 750 There was a scary sight Georgetown Raiders, again a pass from Scott Goheen tle gave Aurora the early Georgetown scoring next, fans, the local hockey when an off-balance Corey 5-1, in Aurora Thursday and banked the puck off a advantage. closing the gap to 2-1. team now has four rounds Gault was run into the night. Raider stick into the net. Both Jordan Brenner and That score would remain of playoffs nicely tucked boards with just under 10 There was a four-day Skwarchuk scored again Sam Skwarchuk battled into an on-the-edge-of- away and will prepare for minutes left. Gault had just break between Games Two less than two minutes later hard behind the Raider net your-seat third and final the big one (the Provincial finished taking a shot and and Three and so both on a Steve Mignardi and got the puck in front to period. Knowing it could be title) starting this weekend. was checked hard but legal- teams had to shake off the rebound for a power play Matt Bahen. their final home game of the The competition will be ly. rust in Game Three. goal. Bahen backhanded it by year, Georgetown came out the , the Gault immediately started Neither club controlled the Georgetown eventually got three Raider defenders and of the gates firing. only team ranked better rolling around on the ice. tempo nor outplayed the on the scoreboard but it the goalie with seven min- For the first few minutes, than the Tigers all season. After a solemn couple of other but Aurora got the first was too little, too late. utes left in the frame. the Raiders controlled the Expect the Community minutes, he was helped off goal when Jeff Gilbert's slap The Tigers followed up Aurora outworked puck and the momentum, Centre to be packed to the the ice. shot was partially saved but their success in Game Georgetown in the first but but Aurora's defense even- rafters for the home open- The Tigers iced the game still found the net. Three with an impressive 2- only had the one goal to tually quieted er, but that will be partly a minute later. Justin Olden In the second, a Sam 1 win in Georgetown show for their efforts. Georgetown's energy. due to three busloads of jammed the puck between Skwarchuk shot went from Saturday night. The Tigers couldn't afford Like a submission move, fans expected from the the post and the Raider teammate Justin Olden's Game Four was said to be to be comfortable with a Aurora gradually silenced community located south goalie and that goal gave chest to the back of the a must win in most Tiger one-goal lead and were the arena and began caus- of Trenton and Belleville in Aurora their ticket to Raider net for the second corners and the victory reminded of that a minute ing turnovers. Defense was Prince Edward County. Wellington. goal. gave Aurora a 3-1 strangle- into the second frame. A the key as the Tigers fought Meanwhile, on Sunday, "It feels good. We got fur- At the five minute mark, hold on the series heading Georgetown goal was for more than 28 minutes to Aurora beat the ther than we did last year, Kyle Aitken dropped the into Sunday's game in called off because a Raider preserve their one goal Georgetown Raiders deci- this is what we wanted, to puck back for Steve Aurora. player kicked the puck into lead. sively 5-1 to advance to the Tiger net. "We were fine as long as the Provincial champi- Aurora learned their les- we kept them out of our onship. son and responded 27 sec- zone. We dumped the puck Last year, the Tigers Wellington schedule onds later with a power play a lot. Our (defense) played made it as far as the goal. Derek Doucette's ini- great, I think we held them Conference Championship tial shot was stopped but to like 20 shots," said Tiger round but were swept Want to go to Wellington Friday night? No problem. the juicy rebound gave goalie Chris Whitley. away by . The Aurora Tigers will have a "Fan Bus" going to all away games. This year, Aurora won Cost is $20 per person plus the cost of the ticket at Wellington. three games in a row to Seats will be sold on a first come first served basis by calling the Tiger office at (905) earn the chance to play the 841-3627. CRIMINAL Dukes. Following is the complete series schedule. DEFENCE Game Five Sunday Game One - Aurora at Wellington - Friday April 4th - 7:30 pm Game Two - Wellington at Aurora - Sunday April 6th - 7:00 pm began slowly as both BAIL YOUNG teams were afraid to make Game Three - Aurora at Wellington - Tuesday April 8th - 7:30 pm OFFENDERS a mistake. Game Four - Wellington at Aurora - Thursday April 10th - 7:30 pm Game Five (if nec.) - Aurora at Wellington - Sunday April 13th - 2:00 pm The first team to score WILLS, REAL would be able to control Game Six (if nec.) - Wellington at Aurora - Tuesday April 15th - 7:30 pm ESTATES ESTATE the game, and the first Game Seven (if nec.) - Aurora at Wellington - Thursday April 17th - 7:30 pm Susan E. Tucker goal came from Aurora Lawyer & Notary Public Final question: where is Wellington, anyway? Well, it's east on the 401, then south of FAMILY when a Rob Godfrey shot 905 Trenton and Belleville in Prince Edward County. LAW 727-7775 hit a Raider skate and went directly into the Raider net. With that goal, Aurora ...need answers? changed their defensive AURORA YOUTH SOCCER CLUB mindset and played more aggressively. Wants YOU to come & play with us! The Tigers got on the board again with 3:35 left in the first, when Steve SOCCER Mignardi scored on a wrap around. REGISTRATION Even with a two-goal lead, the Tigers played careful hockey. Georgetown came out WE ARE hard in the second period NOW IN SUMMER 2003 UNIT #14 but the irreplaceable Chris SAME Whitley made his usual BUILDING OUTDOOR amount of highlight saves. • hundreds of thousands of books WELLINGTON EAST With 13 minutes to play in • filed by author within category • children's books new & used SEASON MARY ST. the second, Kyle Aitken • bring in your used books and we . S

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Livingston, Ryan Murphy, Community Centre this This year's coaching staff, Jeffrey Stewart, Chanelle weekend. led by Maurice Catenacci, Hassard, Alex Leader, This was the scene throughout most of the Aurora-Georgetown series, as The tournament will con- and assisted by Pat Dinallo, Christian Weidauer, Hayden the Junior A Tigers romped to victory in five games and secured the sist of five teams, three Steve Rumble, Brock Neuman and Jason North/West Conference title. Aurora wrapped up the series at home Sunday from the Eastern Triple AAA Neuman, and Team Pucciarelli night with a 5-1 victory. Next on their plate is Wellington, the only team that Association, and two from Manager Mark Murphy, Opening ceremonies get had a better record during the season. Series opens in Wellington Friday the South Central Triple hope the team can repeat underway this Friday at 6 night, with the second game in Aurora Sunday evening at 7 p.m. AAA Association competing the success of last season. p.m.. with host/announcer for the coveted O.M.H.A. "It is always very difficult to Andy Frost and other spe- Mission Cup. repeat a championship, so it cial guests. In their first season of will take a lot of effort and a All games will be played in AuroraTigers need 500 Minor Novice AAA hockey, great deal of heart to ACC1. 2001-2002, York Simcoe placed first overall in the regular season, and after OMHA Tournament of ticket sales to survive going undefeated in two rounds of playoffs travelled From page 1 loads of fans." Champions to Welland for the owners said in a flyer that Tigers' next round pits come close to even Champions' Tournament. appears in today's issue of them against the only team because fans do support Preliminary rounds of Weekend Schedule the Auroran. that had a better season the club. action saw York Simcoe The flyer is offering sea- record. Insiders speculate "But they have a lot more This is the game schedule for York Simcoe Express in the play the St. Catharines son's tickets for next year, the series will go the full people to draw from," he Ontario Minor Hockey Association's Tournament of Sabres, Burlington Eagles, and owners feel they need seven games. said. Champions slated for Aurora this weekend. Welland Tigers, and to sell 500 of them in order Sunday night, as the Tigers Stubbs admitted there is Richmond Hill Stars, for the for the team to stay alive. eliminated the Raiders, the no lineup of people waiting Friday April 4th: YS vs. Richmond Hill Stars 2 p.m. right to qualify for the cham- But one owner, Mark Community Centre hosted to buy the hockey team, Friday April 4th: YS vs. Oakville Rangers 7:30 p.m. pionship game. Stubbs, told the Auroran about 800 people, many of and said it would survive Opening Ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. The final was played Sunday night, the Tigers will them from out of town. only one more year if fan Saturday April 5th: YS vs. Clarington Toros noon be around for at least one "All we ask is that people support fails to materialize. Saturday April 5th: YS vs. Halton Hurricanes 6 p.m. more year regardless. come out and watch a cou- "There has been junior Sunday April 6th: BRONZE MEDAL GAME 10 a.m. "We will ice a team next ple of hockey games," he hockey in Aurora for Panthers Sunday April 6th: GOLD MEDAL GAME 1 p.m. (MISSION year, but if we don't get the said. "It's great entertain- decades," he said. "It CUP) fan support, it likely won't be ment and I'm sure they will would be a shame for it to a contender," he said. enjoy it." end." advance Stubbs said the owners Stubbs suggested if the Local personnel has believed that if Aurora iced a games don't entertain peo- always been an issue for top-notch hockey team, the ple, "then we're not a hock- Aurora hockey fans, since to finals FFRREEEE fans would follow. ey town anymore." the days of the Bears, on Yonge DINNER ENTREE To date, that has not been "All we want to do is break when most players actually On the strength of back to Italian Restaurant the case. even," he said, "but that lived here. back victories over the won't happen without fan "This weekend, when Only one Tiger - goal- Brampton Canadettes, the Purchase any dinner entrée at reg. price & receive another Wellington comes to town, and corporate support." tender Lance King - lives in Tax Save Intermediate AA dinnerentrée of equal or lesser value for FREE the place will be packed," he Few clubs at this level Aurora, but many live near- Panthers will advance to Maximum value $20.00. Valid towards dinner. Dine in only. Not valid said. "But the Wellington actually make money, and by, Stubbs said. the final four championship on Friday or Saturday, holidays or special dates. Valid only with this ad. * Expires April 13/03 Dukes will bring three bus- Stubbs suggested the "Only three are billeted by weekend in the North residents." Metro Girls Hockey Open Tuesday thru Sunday from 5:30 Stubbs wondered why the Association. 15150 Yonge St., Aurora (905) 751-0986 (across from the Aurora Library) Squads named affiliation with the Aurora Last week, the Panthers Minor Hockey Association defeated Brampton 4-1 on isn't bringing more people a pair of goals by Kate into the rink. Robinson and singles from to meet teams "These kids aspire to Christine Bailkowski and become Tigers," he said. "If Brittany Simpson. there's no junior hockey Assists were earned by here, they will have to go Laurissa Kenworthy, from down under Lauren Appleton, Leah Fastest growing elsewhere. natural arthritis product The teams that will meet Mitchell Lamont, Kevin May, Merkley, Darcy Jarvis, "Aurora Tiger hockey is on the Canadian minor hockey players from Connor Regan, Paul Russo, Leslie Hurlburt and Trina the best kept secret in market! New Zealand on Sunday Michael Sheppard, Shawn town," he said. Hulshof. have been announced. Smith and Kyle Whitney. The insert in today's paper The next night, the Tax Two minor squads - a girls' Coaches are John Regan explains how people can Save Panthers came out and a boys' contingent - will and Peter Jelley. go about purchasing sea- on the winning end of a 2-1 LaKOTA tangle with the "down under" The visitors from New son's tickets for next year. decision in Brampton. visitors at Aurora's Leisure Zealand are on their way to But the way Tigers are Laurissa Kenworthy and JOINT CARE SYSTEM Complex beginning at 6 p.m. participate in a world-wide playing this year, the sea- Lauren Appleton scored for The girls' team, sponsored "Friendship Hockey son might still be underway Aurora, while assists went by ASCI Sales Ltd., consists Tournament" in St. Paul, next year. to Christine Bailkowski , of Alison Andrews, Stephanie Minnesota. The other three Tiger own- Kenworthy, Kate Robinson Bolton, Victoria Curci, Sunday's games are free to ers are Dr. Lu Barbuto, and Trina Hulshof. Katherine Daly, Jaclyn anyone who wishes to attend. Gerry Nudds and Ward League finals are slated Dawson, Alona Fortini, Seymour. for this weekend. Hannah Hallsworth, Jade Skaters shine Herrington, Nadine Holland, Three skaters represent- Natasha Kustec, Nicole ed the Aurora Skating Club HOMPSO Leroux, Hilary Lougheed, at the 2003 Ontario Star T Funeral Home N Jessica Murray and Carolyn Skate Championships last 29 Victoria St., Aurora Neufeld. weekend. Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 Coach is Steve Bolton, Following is a list of Directors: assisted by Bob Dawson. results: Brent Forrester - Jacqueline Baak - Don Boswell - Gena Maher - Taylor Brown Anne Leroux is the trainer Amy Thompson, Pre-pre- and manager. liminary Ladies Freeskate - NOW AVAILABLE AT Making up the boys' squad, First. sponsored by Brad Jones, Lauren Cooper, Senior are Alex Al-Jbouri, Adam Bronze Ladies Freeskate - www.dignitymemorial.com Bates, Michael Berdine, Second. ~ Cremation, Burial & Memorial Services Nathan Boyd, Mark Douris, Caden Armstrong, Pre- ~ Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans ~ Monuments, Markers & Inscriptions 126 Wellington St. W., Aurora Jake Everatt, Peter preliminary Men's ~ Affordable Cost Options Proud to be part of Service Corporation International (Canada) Limited Holdsworth, Mathew Jelley, Freeskate - Fourth. 905-841-2133 12 -AURORAN, Week of April 1, 2003 Yonge Street radial line - slightly ahead of its time

In addition to rail service the days of family picnics which arrived in Aurora, were over. then Machell's Corners, in The Bond Lake power- 1853, stage coach service house produced more along Yonge Street provided power than was required for transportation to weary trav- the radial cars so power was ellers from Toronto, then sold to the neighbouring York, to Lake Simcoe towns of Aurora, Richmond steamers at Holland Hill and Newmarket. The Landing starting about powerhouse was later taken 1828. over by Ontario Hydro. In Toronto at the time, Once the Richmond Hill transportation was provided line was open the route was by horse drawn cars, similar extended northward and to a streetcar. As going reached Aurora and north on Yonge Street was Newmarket in 1899. quite hilly, the horses some- In 1904 under a new cor- times stopped part way up. porate name, the big, green If the driver wasn't quick cars of the Toronto and York enough in applying the Radial Railway rumbled into brake, the car rolled back- Jackson's Point on Lake ward dragging the horses Simcoe by 1907 with an after it, resulting in frequent extension to Sutton two accidents. years later. The trip from When the management Sutton to Toronto was just of the Metropolitan Street over a dollar. Railway Company There was also an Oak heard about the St. Ridges branch to Catharines/Port Dalhousie Schomberg. The line ran on Lights with Style! Street Railway becoming what today is known as the Renovating? electrified in 1887, they Schomberg Road. Moving? were very interested and in Grand Trunk Railways orig- Pot Light and other 1889 applied for permission inally operated it as a steam Spring Specials! to electrify its line. line. It was taken over by 13130 Yonge Street, Oak Ridges The company put up trolley Toronto and York and elec- (across from McDonalds) wires and built a power- trified in 1916, creating a 905 773-9989 house near where the TTC unique situation, with freight Davisville subway shops are cars transferred from a now located. steam line to an electrified By 1881 the electric trolley line. cars were operating. A junction was constructed BARRONS In 1883 the Metropolitan in the south end of Aurora in received permission from the vicinity of what is now WAREHOUSE SALE the Legislature to extend the Industrial Parkway their tracks in all directions. South to switch the steam They had plans to extend traffic to the electrified line. HUNDREDS OF ITEMS their lines to Newmarket, A siding was also construct- In order for the radial car in the top photo to get Markham and Schomberg, ed to the Fleury Iron Works to downtown Aurora, it had to cross the railway GREAT PRICES but due to the cost they set- and Collis Leather. tracks at Industrial Parkway. The pillar, lower rd th th tled on a line to Richmond It was not uncommon to photo, is all that remains of the bridge that car- April 3 , 4 & 5 Hill. see a boxcar being shunted ried the radial over the railway. Rails were the 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Even this was too much up Yonge Street. same gauge, allowing freight on Yonge Street. and the company was sold The radial was used by 40 Engelhard Drive, Aurora lines north of the city. The line was abandoned to the Toronto Railway industry to transport goods It was a lose-lose situa- permanently on October 9, Store: 905-751-0533 Company. Plans were made as well as farmers to ship tion. Passenger and freight 1948. In 1954, the Yonge to build lines east, west and milk and eggs, plus the Lake Health, Energy & Renewal Solutions loads were falling, which subway opened to Eglinton north from Toronto and from Simcoe Ice Company to meant less revenue, less Avenue and extended to this the word "radial" ship blocks of ice south. The revenue meant less serv- Finch Avenue by 1974 to evolved. radial was also partially ice, which meant fewer pas- provide commuters with By 1896 the extension responsible for the fierce sengers and on and on. rapid transit, which had reached Richmond Hill. The hockey rivalry between In 1927 the TTC took over been available previously, power for the extension was communities along the line. the Lake Simcoe line and but possibly prematurely. provided from the Davisville In 1905, the property south closed it north of Traces of the old system www.hersolutions.ca powerhouse, which was not of what was then Banbury's Newmarket. The Oak are still visible today. One of satisfactory. Livery, now the Laurentian Ridges to Schomberg line the more prominent fea- So a big steam power- Bank, had been bought for a was also closed. On March tures is the huge concrete Fitness Kickboxing house was built at Bond station, where Mr. Sub and 15, 1930, the whole line "Radial Arch" over the Lake with a new sub-station TC Fish and Burgers are Strength Training was closed down. Holland River near Queen at Hogg's Hollow, as the hill now located. The old station oga, Nia & Tai Chi The municipalities of North Street in Newmarket and Y out of the hollow was the building was replaced by an York, Markham Township, part of a concrete pillar that steepest radial line grade in Esso gas station around DISCOVER UBC Vaughan Township and carried the radial over the Canada. 1955. Richmond Hill formed an railroad on the north side of ( Bodyshaping Course) The Bond Lake site was From passenger traffic of agreement to operate the Industrial Parkway just east Cash Prize for the most overall selected because in those 350,000 in 1900, it grew to line from Hogg's Hollow to of Yonge Street in Aurora. improved participant days generating stations 2,240,00 in 1905 and by Richmond Hill and in July, Frankly, they should put required a lot of water for 1921 to a peak of 1930, the North Yonge the streetcar line back. It cooling and condensing the 11,689,000. Railway was operational. was way ahead of its time. H.E.R.S. steam and Bond Lake was a The City of Toronto ready-made reservoir. acquired the line from the FITNESS In addition, the company Toronto and York Radial What makes bought 200 acres beside the Railway Company in 1920. you feel firm, 20% off St. Andrews Village lake in 1899 and created the By the end of World War I, smooth & sexy treatment 2 Orchard Heights Bond Lake Park. the Toronto to Sutton line Blvd. This became one of the was becoming unprofitable all over? ¥ Increase fat Unit 26, Aurora ON most popular recreation because of the advent of the breakdown 905.726.9467 The Cellulite Pill ¥ Target the source areas in the county and peo- car, better roads, trucks and is here. of the problem ple arrived by radial from all buses. Cellu-Loss over to spend a day in the In 1920 the TTC was ¥ Increase park. formed to operate the city metabolism 905-751-1676 In association with Watson’s Family Karate School The park was closed down streetcar lines and Ontario www.watsonsfamilykarate.com 14799 Yonge St., #7 www.hersolutions.ca in 1929 when it was thought Hydro managed the electric Aurora, (Royal LePage Plaza) AURORAN, Week of April 1, 2002 - 13 RUMOURS & RUMBLINGS Aurora Library sponsored many travelling exhibitions At one time the Aurora Library, in addition to lending AURORA WAS A SWINGING TOWN books and the many services it provides to citizens, used to bring travelling art and other exhibitions to Aurora, usu- In September, 1984, Des Hetherington started the Aurora ally arranged by the Art Gallery of Ontario. Swingers Square Dance Club at Devins Drive Public In November, 1990, a small collection of Victorian wood School and very soon Aurora dancers were swinging to the engravings from the collection of Alan Garrow and sever- music and following the calls as Des was the caller and al pages of illustrated magazines of the period were exhib- instructor. ited. A minimum of 10 couples was required to form a club and Other exhibitions included Cape Dorset Inuit Art featuring very soon Aurora had several small clubs in operation with the wildlife of the Arctic in bone, ivory, antler and stone. members from 18 to 78. Also on display were prints showing the exaggerated and In addition, the Swingers formed a Once-A-Month Square fanciful renditions of birds. Dance Club at Victoria Hall on Saturday nights for those who couldn't get out to one of the clubs during the week. MOUNT PISGAH UNITED CHURCH The Saturday night dance was open to everyone regard- less of previous experience. Not many Aurorans will remember the Mount Pisgah The Aurora Swingers are no longer a group but once a United Church, which was located on the west side of square dancer always a square dancer, as the Happy Dr. Peter Jensen Leslie Street just north of Bloomington Road. Hoppers know. The site is now in Aurora but prior to regional government it was located in Whitchurch Township. Speaker entertains The little, rural church was built in 1870 and located on a height of land leading the founding fathers to name the church for Mount Pisgah, the high ground from which the No concern big chamber crowd Children of Israel first saw the Promised Land. It closed its doors in 1965 and sat vacant until May 29, Dr. Peter Jensen, CEO of tive or a leading edge pro- 1971, when it went on the auction block. Pews sold for Performance Coaching fessional. between $25 and $40. The piano went for $50 and a foot- Inc., was the guest speaker Some of his keys to suc- pumped organ $60. Items such as the Bible, Alter Cloths over berm at last week's meeting of cessful performance are and Communion Plates were placed in the Whitchurch the Aurora Chamber of active awareness, opti- Museum for safekeeping. In May, 2001, council structed at 5 Cowie Commerce held at the mism, energy manage- The church building sold for $110 and the property for adopted a bylaw to con- Court along the rear King's Riding Golf Club on ment, imagery and mental $3,500. One of the conditions of sale was that the church trol the dumping of fill property line of 1 Cowie Bathurst Street. preparedness. be demolished within 60 days as the trustees did not want and alteration of grades, Court to provide privacy He's a dynamic and enter- Jensen says there is a the building used for any other purpose. which included a number and cut noise from traffic taining speaker with a doc- high correlation between The auctioneer's gavel sounded the last Amen for the lit- of environmental con- along Bloomington Road. torate in Sports an opportunistic mind set tle church. cerns. Under new provincial Psychology. Over the years and success. The bylaw includes a legislation, the public he has worked with and He also points out that a BIG BUCKS IN FORGOTTEN BANK ACCOUNTS provision that if the fill is has the opportunity to helped many athletes win person can't do things beyond certain limits, the comment on the applica- Olympic medals and World unless they can use imagi- It's hard to believe that people and organizations can for- applicant must enter into tion prior to council championships. nation. By formulating get bank accounts with hundreds or thousands of dollars an agreement with the approval. He has become a world images that take the in them, but it happens quite frequently, even here in town. As no one appeared in leader in bringing sports desired stand, a person Aurora. Council received a opposition or support, coaching and mental fit- can create the thoughts, In 1985, the Scotiabank advised the town that the bank request from the owner council approved the ness skills to the corporate actions and strategy in the was carrying an account in the name of the long-forgotten of 1 Cowie Court to request without comment sector. inner world that is needed Town Band, which had been inactive since February, extend the berm con- or debate. He has trained thousands for successful outer per- 1974. of people in leading organi- formance. No member of the former band could be located and as zations across Canada and Jensen concluded by say- the account was under $500 it was transferred to the fed- the United States on how to ing mental preparation eral government's general revenue fund and spent by our support and develop opti- brings together all the ele- federal politicians. HOMES YOU CAN BUY mal performance in others, ments into a personalized It's hard to believe, but during the 40-year period 1944 to as well as themselves. and systematic mental 1984 there were more than 760,000 forgotten bank WITH ZERO DOWN He stresses the need to training program. High per- accounts across Canada contributing approximately $41 work on the inside of the formers make mental million to the Bank of Canada. body, as people are never preparation a habit. The bank holds amounts of more than $500 indefinitely, visit: at their best when they are An interested member of but for accounts under $500 after 10 years the funds are anxious, upset or nervous. the audience was Lanny transferred to the government. www.ZeroDownInfo.com It's necessary, he says, to Mann, a 25-year-old from . ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. work on the inside to get Calgary, who won three BYLAW STILL NEEDED the best outside, and this gold medals in the recent doesn't just apply to ath- Canada Cup Games in Every so often council receives complaints about trucks letes. track and field events, being parked on residential streets. Neighbouring resi- It is necessary to eliminate including the 1,500 and dents have expressed concern about the safety of children the stress or modify the 5,000 metre and the stee- and also the lowering of property values by the unsightly environment, to build and plechase and is looking for- appearance. maintain physical ward to the next Olympics. There were so many complaints in June, 1966, that coun- resilience, and build and The Chamber luncheon cil decided to do something about it. The bylaw before maintain inner strength and was one of the largest held council would prohibit the parking of any commercial vehi- flexibility to succeed, either recently with approximately cle over one-ton capacity in any residential area. as an athlete, a top execu- 150 in attendance. The bylaw was primarily designed for overnight parking in a driveway or adjoining empty lot. Commercial vehicles parked while servicing or delivering Colour me at a residence were not covered by the bylaw. Some complaints were received from truck owners who operated a business from their home resulting in an amendment prior to third reading of the bylaw to exempt a winner anyone who was paying a business tax for a business operated from a residence. Twelve Aurora youngsters 6 & 7: Courtenay Field, have a fistful of gift certifi- Joanathan Rankel, Jaclyn cates to spend at the Aurora Munslow-MacNeil. Shopping Centre today, 8-10: Michael Pelkola, thanks to a recent colouring Olivia Hanson, Adina Ellis. CLEANING SERVICES INC. contest. 11-12: Katie Graham, ¥ Interior/Exterior Window Cleaning www.watsonsfamilykarate.com Three winners were cho- Rachael Russell, Stephanie ¥ Window Repairs and Caulking sen in four categories fol- Bolton. ¥ Interior/Exterior Painting Services lowing the contest which Aurora Shopping Centre ¥ Eavestrough - New Installation and Repairs drew hundreds of entries. promotions director Marjorie ¥ Eavestrough Cleaning of Gutters and Chemical Wash TRIAL PROGRAM Watson’s Family Winners include: Saunders said judges had a Karate School 5 and under: Eagan difficult time selecting win- 40 Engelhard Dr., Unit #9 DeMedeiros, Tessa Vierling, ners from the entries Call (905) 727-0309 Aurora 905-727-7144 Julia Lyubarsky. received. for a FREE estimate PARTNERED WITH H.E.R.S. FITNESS (905)726-9467 14 - AURORAN, Week of April 1, 2003 AAuurroorraa MMiinnoorr HHoocckkeeyy AAssssoocciiaattiioonn Results to 9 AM Sunday March 30th, 2003 Website: www.aci.on.ca/amha

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AURORA LODGE 148 - F.L.T. 3 (Fraser Klein 1G Mike Bantam A Highland Transport SHOES 2 (Michael Mcgee 1G Madison Weber 1G) Froio 1G Adam Stock 1G John Pitts 1A Devin Andrews 1A Danny Bantam AE Gallaugher Contracting Minor Atom A (6) vs Hespeler (1) Phair 1A Brendan McNeely 1A Adam Wood 1A Robert Sotille Viking Fire Cody Weese 2G,1A Stephen DeMarco 1G,2A Matthew Mear FRESH WATER INDUSTRIES BOTTLED WATER 4 (Jason 1A) Minor Midget A Law Insurance Brokers 2G Eleeza Cox 1GSteadman Dinning 1A Brett Matthews 1A Durst 1G Jordan Nolan 2G Michael Seymour 1G,2A Adrian Scotia Capital Josh Beaton 1A Spencer George 1A Patrick Jones 1A Tristan Clark 2A Nizaam Rehman 1A Kyle Partanen 1A) SHOPPERS Midget Midget A B&M Produce MIller 1A Chris Piron 1A Brandon Pederrsen 1A Cody Wees DRUG MART - AURORA 3 (Blair Nimmo 2G Michael Grande FIDELITY STAINLESS 6 (Cam Fleming 2G,1A Scott Bennett 1G Dome Interiors MVP 1G Jay Lamont 1A Daniel Korolnek 1A Kyle Ryan 1A Conor Michael Granatto 1G Mathew Swift 1G Dan Henderson 1G,3A Midget AA RBC Dellar 1A) Jesse Teel 1A) AMERICAN STAINLESS 4 (Darren Hutz 2G Summer's & Smith Minor Atom A (2) vs Trenton (3) Andrew Younes 1G Luke Smallbone 1G Ryan Simmons 1A Bryan Semi Final Lost in Overtime Eleeza Cox 1G Matthew Mears 1G PERMANENT PRESS PRINTING 1 ( Christopher Burns 1G Rowe 1A Ryan Mcbride 1A Dan McCann 1A Kyle Roy 1A) Playoff Games Stedamna Dinning 1A Josh Beaton 1A Jamie Casey MVP Ryan Logue 1A Ian Veloso 1A Andrew Mueller SO) COLL Minor Atom AA (4) vs Caledon (2) AUDIO & ACCURATE ELECTRICAL 0 MAGNA STAINLESS 7 (Steve Pendergast 3G Ian Harvie1G Mike Barclay Goodrow 1G,2A Christopher Smith 2G,1A Craig Minor Peewee A (3) vs Buffalo Regals (0) falcioni 1G,1A Blake Shaw 1G Darryl Gallaugher 1G,1A Jon Johnson 1G Jamie Hawkins (AP) 3A Mark Suominen SO Ben Mulholland 1G Quenton Hunt 1G,1A SHOPPERS DRUG MART - AURORA 4 (Simon Peterkin 1A Mike Gordon 1A) LOCKLEY STAINLESS 1 Cory Blom 1G Brett Dutchyshen 2A Carter Hassard 1A Esposito1G,2A Eric Beveridge 1G Alexander Mackrell 1G (Michael Bishop 1G Ken McArdle 1A) Minor Atom AA (2) vs Caledon (4) Michael Grande 1G Kyle Ryan 1A) PERMANENT Christopher Smith 1G Kyle McCreedy 1G Gavin Forrest 1A Minor Peewee A (1) vs Monroe Eagles (1) PRESSPRINTING 3 (Christopher Burns 3G Ryan Logue 1A DGN MARKETING SERVICES LTD. 3 (Craig Dickie 1G,1A Quenton Hunt 1G Luca Ghegin 1A Andrew Wilkins 1A) Brian Wong 1G Adam Kritchbaum 1G Bradon Simmonds 2A Minor Atom AA (5) vs Caledon (2) Kevin Lower 1A Fraser Masters 1A) LAURION & ASSOCIATES James Harkin 1G,1A Dylan Kovacs 3G Kyle McCreedy 1G Minor Peewee A (5) vs Perinton Blades (1) EUROPEAN STEEL 6 (David Staeuble 1G Jamie Russell 2G 0 Jamie Cherutti 1A Craig Johnson 2A Barclay Goodrow 1A Taran Matthew Joynt 1G,1A Michael Morson 1G,1A Darrell Evans 1G Jordan Brown 1G,1A Connor Sands 1G Braun Hause 1G McGowan 1A Gavin Forrest 1A Carter Hassard 1G Andrew McDonald 1G,2A Tyler Rundle 1A Johnathan Comeau 2A Nathan Miller 1A C.J. Melichercik 1A) LAURION & ASSOCIATES 10 (Jeff Calder 4G,3A Mathieu Cory Blom 1A SHOPPERS DRUG MART - AURORA 2 (Simon Esposito Fowles 3G,4A Adam Magliocchi 1G Colin Hullah 1G,3A AJ Minor Atom AA (7) vs Caledon (2) 1G,1A Eric Beveridge 1G Alexander Mackrell 1A) Underwood 1G,2A Mackenzie Kemp 1A Mike Peirce 1A) OMHA Champions!! Minor Peewee A (2) vs Perinton Blades (1) MAGNA STAINLESS 3 (Steve Pendergast 2G Darryl Gallaugher Christopher Smith 2G,2A Dylan Kovacs 2G,2A Kyle McCreedy Semi-Finals COLL AUDIO & ACCURATE ELECTRICAL 4 (Steven Foss 1G,1A Mike Falcioni 2A Michael Gordon 1A Blake Shaw 1A) 1G Craig Johnson 1G,1A Taran McGowan 1G Jamie Cherutti Ben Mulholland 1G Matthew Joynt 1G,1A Andrew McDonald 2G Jay Finch 1G Michael Hartman 1G Michael Shoesmith 1A 1A Barclay Goodrow 3A Ryan Bailey 1A Justin Nice 1A 1A Michael Morson 1A Hunter Warden 1A Conor Johnston 1A) FRESH WATER LAURION & ASSOCIATES 4 ( Mathieu Fowles 1G Mackenzie INDUSTRIES BOTTLED WATER 2 (Ryan Hart 1G Nizaam Kemp 1G Colin Hullah 1G Colin Young 1G Jeff Calder 2A Mike Minor Peewee AA (4) vs Markham (4) Minor Peewee A (3) vs Buffalo Regals (0) Rehman 1G) Pyziak 1A AJ Underwood 1A) FIDELITY STAINLESS 3 (Jesse Tyler Hanlon 2G,2A Matthew Mikhaili 1G,2A Zachary Guisti Rochester Rumble Tournament Champions Teel 1G Cam Fleming 1G Scott Bennett 1G Dan Henderson 2A 1G Jimmy Lyons 3A Johnny Borsellino 1A Mark Suominen SO Matthew Joynt 1G Darrell Evans EUROPEAN STEEL 4 (Johnathan Comeau 1G 1A David Mathew Swift 1A) 1G,1ALucas Boyd 1G Michael Morson 1A Carter Hassard 1A Staeuble 1G C.J. Melichercik 1G Jamie Russell 1G Jordan Minor Peewee AA (2) vs Markham (3) Brown 1A) AURORA CANADIAN TIRE 1 (Tom Gibson 1G) MAGNA STAINLESS 5 (Steve Pendergast 2G,1A Chris Cotton Connor McQueston 1G Jimmy Lyons 1G Tyler Hanlon 1A AMHA Information 1G Darryl Gallaugher 1G Ian Harvie 1G Blake Shaw 2A Simon EUROPEAN STEEL 3 (Jamie Russell 2G Braun Hause 1G) Melotte 1A Josh McKay 1A Mike Falcioni1A) ASA ALLOYS 3 Minor Peewee AA (5) vs Richmond Hill (1) Final Results Page OMAR'S SHOES 2 (Madison Weber 1G Cameron Smith 1G) (Mike Reynolds 1G,1A Steve Gould1G,1A Colin Young 1A Tyler Hanlon 1G,1A Sean Fennell 1G,1A Johnny Borsellino 1G The final version of this page will appear the week of Andrew Searle 1A Kevin Mitchell 1A) Connor McQueston 1G Brent Waites 1G Marcus Tocchet 1A April 7th. Please submit all outstanding results by PERMANENT PRESS PRINTING 1 (Christopher Burns 1G David Roper 1A Matthew Mikhaili 1A Alex Denault 1A Chris Wednesday April 2nd. Ryan Logue 1A Ian Veloso 1A) COLL AUDIO & ACCURATE DGN MARKETING SERVICES LTD. 2 (Adam Rice SO Adam Stankiewicz 1A ELECTRICAL 0 Kritchbaum 1G Fraser Masters 1G Bradon Simmonds 1A Kenny Annual General Meeting Hurley 1A) AMERICAN STAINLESS 0 Minor Peewee AA (4) vs Markham (3) The AMHA Annual General Meeting will be held at 7:30PM SKATERS FIRST 3 (Geoffrey Knaack 2G Taylor Bryce 1G Johnny Borsellino 1G,1A Adrian DiRosa 1G,1A Matthew on Tuesday May 6, 2003 at the Aurora Community Centre Zacharie Roitner 1A William Ballard 1A) AURORA PHILADELPHIA STAINLESS 2 (Britton Stanbury 1G Brandon Mikhaili 1G Tyler Hanlon 1G Connor McQueston 1A Alex Auditorium. AMHA members will be asked to vote on a CANADIAN TIRE 2 (Cody Benson 1G Neil Hastie 1G Michael Fyfe 1G Andrew Gillison 2A Mike Sgro 1A Sean Graham 1A) Denault 1A motion to change the year end of the AMHA from April 30th Hay 1A) LOCKLEY STAINLESS 2 (Ken McArdle 2G Michael Burns 1A to March 31st. Sean Perry 1A) Minor Peewee AA (1) vs Richmond Hill (1) Peewee David Roper 1G Tyler Hanlon 1A Board of Directors SMITTY'S PAINTING & DECORATING 14 ( Geoff Harrison ASA ALLOYS 6 (Mike Reynolds 2G Steve Gould 1G,2A Kevin A number of key positions on the AMHA Board of 4G,2A Greg Haralampopoulos 4G,2A Jake Deacon 1G Alex Meek 1G,2A Drew MacMartin 1G Adam Henry 1G Tyler Forget Minor Peewee AA (5) vs Richmond Hill (2) Directors need to be filled for the 2003/04 season. These Strapp 3G,3A Derek Smith 1G,2A Sam Millette 1G,2A Brooke 1A Victor Abrich 1A) PHILADELPHIA STAINLESS 3 (Britton Brent Waites 2G,3A Tyler Hanlon 1G Matthew Mikhaili 1G Sean positions will be voted upon at the AGM. Please see the Dickie 3A Johnny Guzzetti 1A Dane Colligan 1A) EDWARDS- Stanbury 1G,1A Mike Sgro 1G Jeff Jamieson 1G Matt Gillison 1A Fennell 1G Marcus Tocchet 2A Johnny Borsellino 1A AMHA web site for further details. MURPHY PAINTING & DECORATING 2 (Cameron Sean Herbert 1A) Buchanan 2G Garrett Kerkamp 1A) Minor Peewee AA (4) vs Whitby (1) MAGNA STAINLESS 3 (Mike Falcioni 2G Blake Shaw 1G,1A Brent Waites 1G,1A David Roper 1G Tyler Hanlon 1G Sean 2003/04 Registration SMITTY'S PAINTING & DECORATING 4 (Geoff Harrison 2G Ian Harvie 2A Sean Roszell 1A Steve Pendergast1A Darryl Fennell 1G Connor McQueston 1A Johnny Borsellino 1A Chris Registration for current members of the AMHA, YSE or Chris Ramsay 1G Derek Smith 1G,1A Derek Lukachko 1A Alex Gallaugher 1A) AMERICAN STAINLESS 2 (Aaron Walker 1G Stankiewicz 1A Opti for the 2003/04 AMHA season will take place on Strapp 1A) SLATER STEELS - STAINLESS 1 ( Anthony Adam Saunders 1G Luke Smallbone 1A Mike McKenzie 1A) Sunday April 6, Monday April 7 and Sunday April 13. See Pusateri 1G Charlie Teel 1A) the AMHA web site for details. ASA ALLOYS 3 ( Steve Gould 1G,1A Mike Reynolds 1G Victor D-MAC FURNITURE 5 (Tyler Miskolczy-Macdonald 1G Ryan Abrich 1G Adrian Cadawallader 2A Tyler Forget 1A) AMERI- Van Winckle 3G Nick Whelan 1G,2A Matthew Holland 1A Sean CAN STAINLESS 1 (Bryan Rowe 1G Ryan McBride 1A) 2003/04 Rep AA Team Tryouts Kipfer 1A James Floros 1A) JUNIOR TIGERS 2 (Josh Finlayson Year of 1G Alex Munn 1G) LAURION & ASSOCIATES 2 (Jeff Calder 1G Jon Mondino 1G Day Date Start End Team Birth Collin Hullah 1A) PHILADELPHIA STAINLESS 1 (Matt Saturday 10-May-03 03:00 PM 04:30 PM Novice 1995 AURORA CABLE INTERNET 5 ( Joe Doucher 2G,1A Connor Gillison 1G Mike Sgro 1A) Monday 12-May-03 06:00 PM 07:30 PM Novice Thursday 22-May-03 06:00 PM 08:00 PM Novice Ryeland 1G Fraser Kegel 1G,2A Patrick McMuray 1G Niles Sunday 11-May-03 01:00 PM 02:30 PM Minor Atom 1994 Aavasalmi 1A Mike Sanita 1A) SLATER STEELS - STAIN- FIDELITY STAINLESS 5 (David McKay 3G,1A Jesse Teel Tuesday 13-May-03 05:30 PM 07:30 PM Minor Atom LESS 1 (Drew Boorn 1G) 2G,1A Tony Gattelaro 2A Michael Granato 1A Cam Fleming 1A) Wednesday 21-May-03 06:00 PM 07:30 PM Minor Atom LOCKLEY STAINLESS 1 ( Lenny Richardson 1G Mark Neufeld Saturday 10-May-03 04:30 PM 06:00 PM Atom 1993 ATLAS SPECIALTY STEELS 4 (Dylan Brennan 1G,1A Zach 1A Kevin Parry 1A) Thursday 15-May-03 06:00 PM 07:30 PM Atom Ashfield 3G Taylor Jordan 1A Mohammed Akbar 1A) SMIT- Tuesday 20-May-03 06:00 PM 07:30 PM Atom TY'S PAINTING & DECORATING 4 (Derek Smith 1G,1A Alex DGN MARKETING SERVICES LTD. 4 (Taylor Hayworth Sunday 11-May-03 02:30 PM 04:00 PM Minor Peewee 1992 Strapp 2G Sam Millette 1G Brooke Dickie 1A Ben Promaine 1A 1G,1A Braden Simmonds 1G,2A Drew Hurlbut 1G KennyHurley Wednesday 14-May-03 06:00 PM 08:00 PM Minor Peewee Thursday 22-May-03 08:00 PM 09:30 PM Minor Peewee Greg Haralampopoulos 1A) 1G Colin Dickie 1A Adam Kritchbaum 1A) ASA ALLOYS 1 Saturday 10-May-03 06:00 PM 07:30 PM Peewee 1991 (Mike Reynolds 1G Adam Contis 1A Andrew Searle 1A) Wednesday 14-May-03 08:00 PM 09:30 PM Peewee Bantam Wednesday 21-May-03 07:30 PM 09:30 PM Peewee AURORA OPTICAL 7 (Chris Govan 2G Rob Juffs 2G,1A Chris Sunday 11-May-03 04:00 PM 05:30 PM Minor Bantam 1990 Wheeler 1G,1A Mike Smyth 1G Jesse Eikelund 1G Jimmy Select Teams Tuesday 13-May-03 07:30 PM 09:30 PM Minor Bantam Szydlowski SO) CHEVERIE COMMUNICATIONS 0 Tuesday 20-May-03 07:30 PM 09:00 PM Minor Bantam Sponsors Saturday 10-May-03 07:30 PM 09:00 PM Bantam 1989 AURORA OPTICAL 4 (Spencer Perry 1G Chris Govan 1G Mike Tyke Venture Steel Monday 12-May-03 07:30 PM 09:00 PM Bantam Thursday 15-May-03 07:30 PM 09:30 PM Bantam Smyth 1G Jesse Eikelund 1G Brock Sweeting 1A Jason Lower McLean Travel Sunday 11-May-03 05:30 PM 07:00 PM Minor Midget 1988 1A Chris Wheeler 1A Rob Juffs 1A Jimmy Szydlowski SO) Novice Butler's Landscaping Tuesday 13-May-03 09:30 PM 11:00 PM Minor Midget ASTECH 0 Priestly Electric Tuesday 20-May-03 09:00 PM 11:00 PM Minor Midget Minor Atom City-Wide Electrical Monday 12-May-03 09:00 PM 11:00 PM Midget 1986/87 Minor Midget Joriki Juice Thursday 15-May-03 09:30 PM 11:00 PM Midget CAA CENTRAL ONTARIO 8 (Daryl Clark 3G,1A Andrew Beal Minor Bantam Bill & Brenda Jenkins@Re/Max Thursday 22-May-03 09:30 PM 11:00 PM Midget 2G,3A Ryan Gennaro 1G,1A Ryan Mansbridge 1G,1A Caleb York Group Realty Inc Tryout fees will be $12 for a 1.5 hour tryout and $15 for a 2 hour tryout. MacDonald 1G Eric Arnold 1A) TILEMASTER 2 (Graham Duckworth Insurance & Financial All the above sessions are at the Aurora Leisure Complex Coote 1G Patrick Collings 1G Adam White 2A) Services These tryouts are for the AA teams for the 2003-04 season. Tryouts for the second or A rep teams will take place during Minor Peewee Astech Solutions Inc \September 2003 AURORAN, Week of April 1, 2003 - 15 Torch arrives in Aurora It was December 22, Olympic spirit meant to him 1987, when Aurora citizens followed by Aurora's Brian had the opportunity to play Stemmle, Canada's 1987 a small part of the 1988 1987 men's downhill skiing cham- Calgary Winter Olympics. pion and a member of The Olympic Torch Relay Lofkrantz ran in Toronto. Canada's team at the passed through Aurora on Another Auroran also took Calgary Olympics. an 88-day, 18,000-kilome- part in the relay but not as a As the torch left on its way tre trek across Canada runner. Ken Lytwyn drove to Richmond Hill, a fire- prior to the February 13 the lead car of the works display took place to opening ceremonies. entourage from Oshawa to send it on its way. Mayor A year earlier Aurora Fort Erie. John West described the Council had been contact- December 22 was "Red relay run "as a joyous ed by the Olympic organiz- and White Day" in Aurora, nationwide journey". ing committee to plan for as all residents were invited the flame's passage by the town's organizing through the town. committee to wear some- Swim pool Council approved the thing red and/or white for appointment of George the arrival of the torch. Timpson as chairman of Hundreds of Aurora resi- to reopen the Olympic Torch Relay dents braved the cold to committee. attend the ceremonies at April 16 The town also ordered the community centre park- 1,000 Olympic Torch Relay ing lot. In response to a question buttons to be sold, and Finally the ceremony got from Aurora Councillor 2,500 Olympic ribbons to underway with the presen- David Griffith, Leisure be distributed as souvenirs. tation of the Canada Services Director Allan Also available were com- Celebration 88 certificates Downey advised that the memorative candles for and medals. swimming pool in the lighting after the town cere- Medals were presented to Leisure Complex was mony. six residents and 24 scheduled to reopen After arriving by plane received certificates. Wednesday, April 16. from Greece, the flame Peter White, a student at It has been closed for sev- began its Canadian George Street School, eral months for repairs and odyssey in November, spoke about what the renovations. 1987. Runners were picked from applications submitted. Two Aurora residents were selected to take part in the Jack Patterson of the Aurora Historical Society, left, presents Derek Boles relay, but not here. with a gift following Boles' speech about area railroad history to an AHS Carrying the torch were monthly meeting. Site of the event was moved to the Seniors' Centre and the 12-year-old Steven place was packed. AHS is temporarily without a home as the Church Street Lofkrantz, a Grade 7 stu- School is undergoing extensive renovations. Executive members felt the dent at Aurora Senior Hillary House would be too small to host such an evening and they were Public School and 34-year- old Anne Marie Goodwin. right. Boles is the president of the Toronto Historical Railway Society and is She ran a kilometre in working with a local group to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Head of Mississauga, while Rail in May. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace 750,000750,000 USEDUSED BOOKSBOOKS

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