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HIGHLAND CHEVROLET CADILLAC 15783 YONGE ST., AURORA 905-727-1312 or 905-727-9444 highlandgm.com Aurora’s oldest & largest automotive dealer www.hojoaurora.com 15520 Yonge St., Aurora Aurora’s Independent Community Newspaper Vol. 9 No. 3 905-727-3300 auroran.com FREE Week of November 4, 2008 Creek realignment defers house sale In August, 2007, Aurora Council The couple was buried in a family asked staff members to sell the Jack plot on the northwest corner of the Woods’ property on Allaura Blvd., but property, which is now the site of the at a recent council meeting it was Aurora Cenotaph. In 1878, the bodies agreed to defer the sale of the proper- were moved to the Aurora Cemetery. ty until staffers reported back on the The farmland ran east of Yonge possible realignment of the creek on Street, south of what is now the Dr. G. the property. W. Williams Secondary School to the The property has a long history in creek behind the farmhouse. Part of Aurora. It was originally settled by the farm was once used as the Captain William Graham in 1794. school's playing field. He was an officer in the Yonge The existing house was built in the Street Company of the York Militia and 1840s by Graham’s son, Adam, upon appointed magistrate and justice of the the stone foundation of an earlier peace in 1800. home. The house has since been He served during the war of 1812 remodelled and much of its original and died in 1814, one year after his historic woodwork was covered by wife, Unis. Please see page 13 Even though Vic Paraninfo has retired and even though Wells Street School children now Briefly make their home in a school on Stone Road, the 36th annual Halloween parade up Yonge Street past his former shoe store took place Friday morning. Wells Street School students Economic summit were bussed in from Aurora Grove Public School in the town’s east end, and they marched Business owners in Aurora and Newmarket are the reason Newmarket-Aurora MPP from the historic school on Wells Street, to be greeted by the new owner of Vic’s Shoe Repair Frank Klees will host a special meeting on the economy, Wednesday morning. Reza Haghiri, left, and Vic Paraninfo, right. Enjoying the moment are students Katherine The meeting will take place from 8 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., at the Aurora Town Hall at 1 Aspden and Emma Salhani. York Regional Police officer, Sgt. Ben Hendeveld, assisted. Municipal Drive, in the Holland Room. Anyone interested in attending is asked to register with Klees' office by calling 905-750-0019 or by email at [email protected]. Auroran photo by David Falconer "This 'Summit on the Economy' will be open to all business owners operating in the communities of Newmarket and Aurora and will provide a forum for practical input on what the provincial government should be doing to support business during this time of econom- ic turmoil," the MPP said. "Just as important is advice on what the government should NOT Aurora’s Jonathan’s remains be doing.” "If the Premier doesn't want to give the hard working business owners who create jobs in our communities an ear, then I will," he said. "And I'll ensure that their ideas and recom- open despite radio report mendations are heard by the government.“ Mary Georgopoulos doesn’t nected to Johnathan's Family Georgopolus said her phone First luncheon think much of the media these Restaurant in Burlington. started ringing Friday morning The first Aurora Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting of the season will be held days. The links to the restaurant and people were shocked to learn Thursday, Nov. 13th, at King’s Riding Golf Club, 14700 Bathurst Street. The owner of Jonathan’s became apparent late Thursday the restaurant was still open. Featured speaker is Denise Marek, discussing the three essential risks for maximizing Restaurant in Aurora, answered afternoon after it was found eat- It took several phone calls for professional success, and how to eliminate worry while boosting productivity and happi- ness. several phone calls Friday morn- ing there was a common factor in the owner to realize there was The event is sponsored by PowerStream, who will outline two new energy saving pro- ing, after radio stations four cases, said Mary Anne another Johnathan’s Family grams with financial incentives for local businesses at their showcase table. announced a restaurant named Carson, director of Halton Region Restaurant in Ontario. Johnathan’s had closed because Health Protection Services. The owner of the Burlington New exec director two confirmed cases of E. coli The fifth person was still being establishment said the shutdown and three possible cases had interviewed, she said. has put 30 employees at his '50s- The Aurora Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that Karen Addison has joined been reported in Halton Region. Johnathan's "voluntarily style’ diner out of work. the Chamber as Executive Director (Acting) while Carla Adams is away on a one-year maternity leave. The restaurant is located in closed" after being contacted by Jonathan’s in Aurora features Karen officially started with the Chamber Monday. Burlington, something that was the health department, Carson Mediterranean fare. The new executive director brings a wealth of experience in program development, pointed out in a story in the said. The restaurant is still “busi- event management, fundraising, management/administration, the non-profit sector and Toronto Star but not mentioned in It will remain closed until the ness as usual”, in spite of what human resources to the position. the radio news. inspection is completed, she radio announcements said, Ms She garnered the experience during her time with Magna International and Belinda Stronach's office over the past four years. Four of the cases were con- said. Georgopoulos said. Brokerage LENARD LIND Aurora’s #1 Sales Producer 2007!* Call today forafree property evaluation!** 905-841-0000 • [email protected] 15105 Yonge St., Suite 100, Aurora www.lhlindrealty.com 1 (2 ⁄2 blocks south of Wellington Ontario’s ONLY. on the east side) * Based on IMS Statistics ISO 9001:2000 REGISTERED ** Some conditions may apply Residential Real Estate Company Broker of Record/Owner 2 - THE AURORAN, Week of November 4, 2008 COMING EVENTS Continuing Coffee Club at 9 a.m. and lunch at noon. Call 905-727- NOVEMBER 13 TO 15 Staff Together) silent auction and FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 On Tuesdays, until June, the Navy League has a 3032 or 905-727-1080 for more information.. Pine Tree Potters Winter bake sale in the main lobby of the Aurora Legion presents Aurora Cadet program for children 9 to 12 years from 7 to 9 **** Pottery Sale at the St. Andrew's Stronach Aurora Recreation Borealis featuring Endless Summer p.m. Contact Cliff Davies at 905-727-2244 for details. Gamblers Anonymous meets every Tuesday night Valley Golf Club, 368 St. John's Centre, 1400 Wellington Street with a tribute to the Beach Boys **** at Trinity Anglican Church, Victoria Street, at 7.30 p.m. Road East in Aurora. Free parking, East from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. All and ABBA, Call 905-727-9932 for On Tuesdays, until June, a Sea Cadet program for **** free admission and a door prize. All proceeds go to the York Region tickets at $35 for general admission youths 13 to 18 from 7 to 9 p. m. Leave message at Progressive Euchre every Thursday night at the proceeds from the Charity table will Children's Aid Society Holiday Gift and $25 for Legion members. 905-895-3038. Aurora Legion at 7.30 p.m. Call 905-727-9932. go to CHATS. Call 905-727-1278 Program to benefit local families in SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 **** **** for further information. need. Annual Aurora Santa Claus Aurora Opera Company's Children's Chorus is a Canadian Federation of University Women holds THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 **** Parade. new treble voice choir dedicated to educating, nurtur- monthly meetings at the Aurora Legion with a variety of Aurora Chamber of Commerce Our Lady of Grace Catholic **** ing and providing opportunities for children to express speakers. Contact Beverley at 905-727-2151. luncheon meeting at the King's Women's League's 13th Annual Local artist and author Nancy their musical abilities. The chorus is open to boys and **** Riding Golf Club, 14700 Bathurst Christmas Fair and Artisan's Sale Hallas will tell a tale about a clever girls in Grades 1 through 12 and consists of two choirs: The Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir practice in the Street sponsored by PowerStream in Lynett Hall, 16 Catherine Avenue mouse then offer children between Angel Choristers, a training choir for 6 and 7 year-olds West-McKenzie Hall of the Seniors’ Centre, every with Denise Marek, author and TV from 9 a.m.