Sean Herbinson Your Aurora Your local source for... “HOUSESOLD” Insurance NAME Investments Wealth Management 905 905 727 4605 www.hsfinancial.ca Aurora’s Community Newspaper 727-1941 Representing York Group Realty Inc. Vol. 3 No. 28 Week of May 6, 2003 905-727-3300 Bingo reprieve By RON WALLACE June as was originally did not want to get involved in the announced. ownership of the business Breathing room. Members of the Aurora Bingo "These groups are in the business A total of 34 charities who depend Sponsors Association met Sunday of raising money and don't want to on the Aurora Bingo Centre for with president of the Aurora Bingo be part of the business operation," revenue are breathing a little eas- Centre Inc., Henry Klein and came Please see page 11 ier today after learning the centre to agreement on the extended would stay open until September deadline. 30, and not close at the end of The Association also agreed it Briefly Valuable buttons Garden's open The famous Merlin's Hollow English flower garden opens to the public this Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. gain you access Created by Dierdre and David Tomlinson, the impressive garden is located at 181 Centre Crescent, near Centre Street and Industrial to festival events Parkway North in Aurora's east end. They're purple and gold and they win one of several prizes. Saturday will be the only open stand out like a broken thumb. The buttons went on sale last Paige Sillcox, left, and partner, Lori Paslawsky, inspect yet house in May. Another will be held They're also valuable. weekend at the Aurora Chamber June 14, with two others sched- another batch of delicious cookies headed to the Cookie It Lapel buttons, advertising the of Commerce Home & Lifestyle uled for July. Up oven. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace World's Longest Street Festival - Show, and they will be sold the The one acre garden was started this year slated for Sunday, June 1 day of the festival by yellow-shirt- in 1981 and features more than Cookie It Up - will be sold at a buck each and ed Festival Block Captains. 2,000 different plants. allow the purchaser access to sev- Meanwhile, the festival commit- eral featured attractions. tee - which is sponsored by the Twenty years later, "This will not only help finance Chamber of Commerce and the Auroran winners the festival," said Chairman Town of Aurora - met for the last Regina Brown, "but it is a nice time Thursday, to finalize plans for Three winners were selected in souvenir of this fun event and the eighth annual event. the Auroran’s Home Show draw her summer job could easily become a collector's Nearly 500 booths have already made last week. item." been reserved in the huge show, M & M Meats won a quarter page Buttons are currently on sale at expected to draw upwards of ad; Jaguar Gymnasium won an the Aurora Chamber of 25,000 people. eighth-page ad; and Richard still in the dough Commerce, Balloonacy, Flowers The committee this year added Arnold of Aurora won a classified. By CHRISTINE WOODLEY By Terry and the Auroran newspa- an hour to the festival's operating per offices, and advance purchase time, with the show opening at 11 also gives the buyer a chance to Please see page 7 It was the summer of 1983, and 21-year-old Paige Sillcox needed a job. She considered mowing lawns, but couldn't afford the capital Trio tradition ends expenditure - the mower. She could, however, afford a bag of flour and a pound of butter, and AYonge Street landmark is clos- façade facelift including the addi- thus was born Cookie It Up. ing, but should re-open later this tion of an outdoor Yonge Street Paige took orders from employees of Aurora's then-Yonge Street year with new owners and a new patio. business, making treats for the cashiers at IGA, the tellers at Sterling name. The three brothers will maintain Trust and agents at Aurora Vacations. Bill, Ted and Tely Spasopoulos, office space on the property to The product must have been awfully good, because word-of-mouth the three brothers who came to handle the real estate end of the grew the business quickly and steadily. Aurora in 1970 and opened the business. They own the commer- Twenty years later, Cookie It Up employs 10, and supplies cookies famed Trio Restaurant, told the cial block from Mosley Street to to gourmet shops, coffeehouses and basket companies across Auroran Friday the establishment the north end of the new Aurora Canada and into the United States. would close June 1. Library, on the east side of Yonge. In fact, the cookies are sold at Holt Renfrew, Laura Secord, and in "We are going to be open for The brothers made their way to Manhattan's Lincoln Centre, at the world-famous Dean and DeLuca Mother's Day, May 11," Tely said. Aurora from Richmond Hill where outlet there. "It will be our last Mother's Day." they operated a restaurant called The attendance wasn't that Local distributors include Gift Baskets and More, Hurst Bakery and The brothers have been negoti- the Three Coins. Mary's Flower Shop. ating with another Greek trio, two The Trio was destined to be a great, but these two took full And, of course, at the Cookie It Up outlet at 225 Industrial Parkway brothers and a sister, from success that same year when it advantage of the "Crazy South, in Aurora, where it has been for some two decades. Toronto, who will shut the restau- ran out of food during a Mother's Hats" program at the Aurora But if the road to cookie fame and fortune sounds smooth and gold- rant, renovate the building, then Day event. Library Saturday. Dominic en, think again. Paige Sillcox remembers the struggles of the early re-open it in about two months, "It's fitting that we close on such Faoro and Lynn Lamont years. under the name believed to be an occasion," the brothers agreed. model the results of their "I bought our oven (which can bake 36 trays of cookies simultane- Wellington's. "And we won't run out of food efforts. Auroran photo by Please see page 13 Included in the plans is a front this time." Naomi Tobin Happy Mother’s Day from % 50OFF ALL GOLD & LEGACY JEWELLERY DIAMOND 11 WeekWeek OnlyOnly JEWELLERY! EXPERT REPAIRS DONE ON PREMISES 14800 YONGE ST. 905-841-3065 2 - AURORAN, Week of May 6, 2003

MAY 10 Town of Aurora Community Recognition Awards at the AUGUST 22 Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society Plant Sale, Aurora Aurora Town Hall, including the naming of the Citizen of the Cardinal Carter Pioneer Class of 1993 Reunion. Pioneer Seniors Centre, 52 Victoria Street, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Year. students and faculty invited. For ticket information, call * * * * JUNE 6 Joanna Jannetta 905-773-6717. Spring Fling at Devins Drive Public School, Aurora. 11 Aurora Grand Prix in Machell Park. Walk the course at 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Games, pony rides, inflatables, craft make and p.m. prior to competitions and meet the riders afterwards. OCTOBER 25 take, music & food! For more info call 905-727-2022 Sterling Drug reunion, Aurora Legion, 7 p.m. Former JUNE 7 employees invited. For tickets call 905-775-6761 or 905- MAY 13-15 Family evening barbecue at Machell Park as part of the 775-6880. Also e-mail at [email protected]. Aurora Seniors Spring Getaway to Ottawa's Tulip Festival. Aurora Fair and Horse Show. Evening entertainment Trip includes 3 days, 2 nights accommodation, four meals, begins at 5.30 p.m. guided tour of the RCMP Musical Ride Centre, Museum of DAMIR VRANCIC Civilization. For details call 905-727-2816. JUNE 7-8 Aurora Fair and Horse Show in Machell Park. Tons of LAW OFFICE MAY 13 events and competitions. Aurora Public Library and York Region Health Services BUSINESS LAW, present "Together We Can Stop Bullying" for adults in the JUNE 25 REAL ESTATE, library's meeting room 3. 7 p.m. Pre-registration required. Women's Centre of York Region, in Aurora, charity golf WILLS & ESTATES 905-727-9493. tournament in support of its various programs, at the Mandarin Golf and Country Club. Book a foursome, donate 905-841-6411 MAY 16 prizes or sponsor this event, call Shelley Lundquist at 905- Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first official run of 727-5837. the first steam train in Upper Canada from Toronto to Aurora, then known as Machell's Corners, the Aurora Historical Society is looking for 12 volunteers to hand out HOME OF THE WEEK information cards to commuters on the 6:29, 7:19 and 7:51 morning trains. Call Jackie Stuart at 905-727-8991 if inter- ested.

MAY 21 Election and inauguration of Officers and Directors of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce at the Tuscany Banquet Centre, Edward Street at 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Mayor Tim Jones. Call the Chamber office to register.

MAY 24 Second Annual Spring Fling, Aurora Grove Public School, 415 Stone Road, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Special guest Johnny Bower. * * * * Aurora Heights Public School presents "Retrofest Fun $649,000 Fair", 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 85 Tecumseh Drive. Games, prizes, silent auction, barbecue. Music by Rock 95. Further infor- Marilyn Redvers mation 905-727-6902. A BEAUTY IN ST. ANDREW’S ON THE HILL! Warm, family home in prestigious neighbourhood...walk to St. Andrew’s college! Fabulous lower level has rec. room with oak bar, gas fireplace, 5th bedroom & 3-pc. bath! Backing to conservation & trails. MAY 25 Second "Gourmet Strollathon" to be held in Aurora hosted Other GREAT HOMES by Hospice King/Aurora through the estates of Hunter's Glen in Aurora's south end. Call 905-833-0356 for details.

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Poor Richard

Reading of bylaws hardly traditional

Traditions are old but effective, It's a shame to see them fall. In a rush to get things done, The past is beyond recall. -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

For a few years Aurora was unique in the modern age of municipal government. It was one of the few municipalities that maintained the tradition of giving bylaws three separate readings, rather than bundling them together and adopting them all with one vote, as was the practice in other munici- palities. Over the years, it was tradition for Aurora council to This elementary class from May 12, 1941, poses in front of the venerable Church Street School, and treat bylaws as a legislative function. we have a pretty good idea who most of the students are. Top row, left to right, Tom Yore, Cliff Bell, They were introduced for first and second reading at Stew Delahaye, Gord Lee, Bill Fortier, Bob Walker, Don Stephenson, Norm Rank, Phil Davidson, Charlie one council meeting, but third reading was held over Reid, ?, Dennis Davies, Walt Bunn. Third row, left to right, Clare Thomas, June Coleman, Betty until the next council meeting, two weeks later. In an emergency there was a clause in the procedur- McKenzie, Beverly Fleury, Barbara McGirr, Doris Michael, ?, ?, Ruth Knowles, Gladys Wythe, Helen al bylaw that permitted three readings at the same Fleury, Lillian Holman, and Donald Webster the teacher. Second row, left to right, Marion Cook, Edna meeting, if council agreed to waive the bylaw provi- Simpson, Doris Dunham, Carol Underhill, Clare Bryan, Barbara Cook, Mary Thomas, Lillian Rose, June sions. Caulfield, Mary Komar, Helen Egan, Joan Hill. Front row, left to right, Baldy Ellis, Phil Harrison, ?, First reading was primarily introductory and normally Gordon Gunton, Donny Watson, Rob Crabtree, Tommy Brody, Dave Urquhart, Harold Foot, Dave adopted without debate. Johnson, and Hugh Cousins. Second reading was the debate stage at which time councillors had the opportunity to consider other meth- Letters to the Editor ods of reaching the proposed objective, and amend as may be required. The two-week interval before third and final reading of Home Depot's policy prohibiting the bill provided councillors and members of the public sufficient time to give sober, second thought to the con- tents of the law away from the initial pressure for change. community groups clear, he says Decisions of council are expressed in the form of To the editor, ness as usual and they have that I should contact Home groups. bylaws or resolutions. no further use or need for Depot's head office to find I understand that this may Resolutions generally express less permanent rules of It was with much interest I Councillor Kean's uncondi- out their policy regarding come as a surprise to the municipal government and are difficult to defend in read Councillor Nigel Kean's tional support and the town's community groups such as good councillor and begs me court. defensive response to my misplaced gratification. Boy Scouts and Girl Guides to ask once again "does this In so many cases in the past, the time interval provid- letter disavowing the won- Will they still be as gener- presenting their respective really constitute being a ed new information that when added to the bylaw made derful attributes that he sees ous with material things as items on Home Depot prop- good corporate citizen?" it much more effective. in the future Home Depot well as the more intangible erty. If it is, then God help us! One example was the snowmobile bylaw introduced in coming to Aurora. gifts? Well, I am delighted to I'll still do my shopping at Aurora Council in the early 1970s. How thoughtful AND con- I think not! report to the councillor that I Home Hardware, etc. Council members had received so many complaints siderate of them to provide However, there may be an did, indeed, make that con- from citizens about the noisy machines, they rushed to the many donations to the opportunity for a good tact and was advised by a Ross Sturge adopt a bylaw to ban the machines from the municipal- town as outlined in that Community Services Co- lovely lady named Cindy Aurora ity. response. ordinator who can assist in that Home Depot has a firm During the interval, members of the Aurora However, I wonder just how facilitating all the potential "No Solicitation" policy…"in Snowmobile Club met with council members and sug- generous they will be once requests in the future. any way, shape or form" and gested ways and means of achieving council's objec- the building is up, it's busi- Councillor Kean suggested that it applies to all such “Aurora’s community newspaper” tives, without an outright ban. The bylaw was amended during third reading and Published weekly by The worked successfully for all. Auroran Publications Inc. Some people are litterbugs At 75 Mary Street, Another good example was the bylaw to regulate Aurora, L4G 1G3 horse-riding establishments and provide for safety To the editor, ribbon on that day? verts on side streets. A measures while riding at those establishments. Also, Page 5, same issue good example is the vacant Owner & Publisher The bylaw was given two readings in June, 1999, and Rosemary Schumaker What happened to putting of the paper, "Aurora's lot at Yonge and Tyler Editorial circulated for comments and became a model bylaw. garbage in the garbage downtown core a "slum". Streets. Ron Wallace In Ontario, unlike several other provinces, there is no can? I believe the writer is over- Aurora could be made Dick Illingworth statutory requirement that bylaws must be given three The mayor of Mississauga stating the problem but is more beautiful inexpensive- Photography Naomi Tobin separate readings, although certain statutes, such as claims she has a problem on the right track. ly. Display Advertising the Drainage Act, stipulate the bylaw must receive with garbage littering. Some people in Aurora are Each homeowner, indus- Bob Ince three separate readings. Does the mayor of Aurora just plain litterbugs and toss try, and shopkeeper should Kathy Bitove Production The Ontario Municipal Act grants municipal councils believe we also have a sim- their garbage anywhere. pick up the debris on their Cynthia Proctor the authority to adopt bylaws, including a procedural ilar problem? When finished drinking own property. bylaw, which should establish the bylaw enactment I notice in the April 29 coffee, pop, milkshakes, The use of a can of paint All Departments issue of the Auroran under etc., why not throw the con- here and there wouldn't hurt 905-727-3300 process to be followed by council members. Facsimile Machine In the old days before copying machines, it was nec- Community Events in tainer in a garbage recepta- either. 905-727-2620 Aurora - May 3 - Aurora cle? It's up to each individual to essary for the municipal clerk to read the bylaw, as that E-Mail was the only copy. Council has claimed the Some areas are worse do his part to make Aurora a Advertising Department Now, as councillors have their own copy of the bylaw, day as "Let's Keep Aurora than others, vacant lots, nicer town. [email protected] it was decided that the triple reading served no useful Beautiful Day". plazas, the entrance off Editorial Department purpose. What do they have in Murray Drive to the Aurora Don Wylie [email protected] That may be true for routine non-controversial bylaws, mind? The mayor cutting a Shopping Centre, and cul- Aurora Editorial policy but intricate or controversial ones requiring time for Opinions expressed by colum- nists, contributors and letter review should be treated in the traditional way, without Where is citizens' money, he wonders writers are not necessarily the reading by the clerk. those of the Auroran. Letters An open letter to Mayor incorporate a for-profit corpo- Where is the citizens of Granted Aurora councillors have the right to "lift" an must include name and phone Tim Jones: ration. WHY? Aurora's money? number, although number will individual bylaw for separate discussion, but in general You saddled the citizens of Tim, please cut the red tape not be published. Names may after a brief debate at council the bylaw is adopted at Deregulation of hydro gave Aurora with a $13 million and help the citizen of Aurora be withheld assuming a com- the same meeting, without the opportunity for public pelling reason to do so. Letters our council two options: hydro debt by using a creative get their utility back. may be edited or refused. All comment. establish a for-profit or not-for- financing strategy. WHY? I have received phone calls contents protected by copyright. The enactment of a bylaw by a municipal council is as profit corporation. You are charging us 7.8% asking me to run for council. Advertising policy much a part of the legislative process as an enactment A not-for-profit corporation interest, a rate only charged to My answer is yes…if Dick Publisher is not liable for slight of a statute by the provincial legislature. would have allowed for "flow- high risk customers, the high- Illingworth, my former mayor changes or typographical errors If councils wish to be recognized as legislative bodies, through" costs of hydro and est rate allowed by our gov- and memo king, runs for that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes and not be seen to be merely performing administrative maximum benefit for ernment. WHY? mayor! taxpayers. You have collected $300,000 must be brought to the attention functions, then the bylaw enactment process should be of the publisher prior to the fol- in 2001; $960,000 in 2002; Norman Weller Instead, the choice was lowing edition. accorded respect. taken at the local level to $320,000 so far in 2003. Aurora AURORAN, Week of May 6, 2003 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

The complex world of town tendering

Tendering is a unique process that has developed over the years to keep individual preference and favouritism out of a bidder selection process. Although the objective is admirable, getting the desired item for the best conditions as laid out including cost, tim- ing, materials etc., tendering does not always guarantee the perfect product we would hope and expect. A letter writer in a previous edition of the Auroran expressed displeasure at the difficulties the Town has expe- rienced with various Town facilities that were tendered for construction. In each of these instances, these facilities were tendered through a rigorous Town tendering process. Requests for tenders are prepared, and in the case of Letters to the Editor most of the bigger facilities, they are prepared with the help of consultants experienced in the type of buildings that we were constructing. Everything that we require is detailed and described in the SARS causes group request so that bidders can quote comparatively and objec- tively. Requests for tenders are both publicly advertised as well as directly targeted to known bidders. Companies have a defined time period to return their bid directly to the Municipal Clerk who date stamps each sub- to change location mission. A date and time are set after which submissions will not be received. To the editor, which meets the second, to the above schedule, 9,200 clubs and more than Tenders are opened in a public forum with a representa- fourth and fifth Wednesday please be sure to visit our 170,000 members in 70 tive from the user department present along with the Town's Since 1969, Towns of York every month at Park Place web site at www.townsofy- plus countries around the Purchasing Co-ordinator and a representative from the Toastmasters in Aurora has Manor in Aurora, has had to ork.org, and click on world. We invite you to join Clerk's Department. served York Region in many find temporary meeting "Location and Guest Info". us at one of our meetings Deposits, if required are also received at the same time. different locations. space due to precautionary You may also contact our and observe us in action. Information related to the project included in the tender is Toastmasters is an organi- measures established as a President, Eric Solowka at Visitors and new members then checked for completeness and if everything is in order, zation dedicated to improv- result of SARS. 905-880-1613 or our VP, are welcome anytime. the tenders are then compared for the best price. ing public speaking and Listed below are our tem- Public Relations, Andy Our sincere appreciation is Various other requirements are also checked including communication in general. porary meeting places and Walton at 416-993-7575 for extended to the Auroran for WSIB certificate of clearance, insurance certificates and The mission of the Towns coordinating dates for May further assistance. helping us to meet our of York Toastmasters Club is and June 2003: The Towns of York is rec- 2002/2003 goals of performance bonds. to provide a mutually sup- May 7 - Aurora Library; ognized as a "President's "Building Community, One Reports are prepared for Council for projects such as large portive and positive learning May 14- Aurora Legion, 105 Distinguished Club" for Word at a Time." facilities and Council compares the tender results, reviews environment in which every Industrial Parkway North; 2002-2003 by Toastmasters the Department Head's recommendations and selects by member has the opportunity May 28 - Aurora Library - International. Deborah McGrath, vote, the chosen proposal. to develop communication Lebovic Room; June 11 - The first Toastmasters Deputy VP, Specifically to the writer's issues: and leadership skills, which Aurora Legion; June 25 - Club was established in Public Relations " Once the tenders are received, how many are in turn fosters self-confi- Aurora Library - Lebovic 1924 in Santa Ana, Towns of York considered - all tenders that are properly filled out are con- dence and personal growth. Room. California. Toastmasters sidered Since early April, the club, For changes and updates Today there are more than Aurora " Does a committee narrow the choices - as evi- denced on the reports submitted to Council, all properly filled out tenders are objectively summarized and compared for Council to confirm the successful candidate. Letter showed "disrespect": reader " Who is responsible for making the final choice. - In To the editor, finally? What does one She was still a part of our to the memory of a fine per- the case of the projects identified by the writer, all members have to do with the other? lives right up to the end, and son. of Council vote on the final choice. Shame on you, Evelyn Maybe in your mind there I will miss her terribly. Maybe I'm too sensitive " When assessing the tenders do those responsible Buck, shame on you! is some connective thread Unfortunately I was out of about this; but I found that investigate competing firms through letters of reference, You should have stopped to these two issues; but I fail town when she passed to be totally tasteless and visiting previously built sites and examining repair records - your letter about my friend to see it. If there is why not away and could not attend rude. all these items are normally considered by Town staff Pat Barber with that line write two letters? her service. and/or through the specialized consultants that Council about a life well lived, it was Pat was a friend of our I felt I owed her that much Michael Dickie contracts to prepare requests for tender, as required. For indeed that. family from the time we for the support she gave our Aurora example, councillors were invited to the Barrie Library to You have done her memo- moved to Aurora 44 years family when my father died. see an example of the architect's previous work ry and her family a great ago, she was our neighbour I find it appalling that you ED. NOTE: The last thing " Is the final determining factor cost alone. - not disrespect by launching into for the first eight years of could be so insensitive, and we need to do is defend always, other factors can play a role. The Town's purchas- a rant about the present my life and I knew her to be to use that letter to try and Evelyn Buck, but we're ing policy encourages open and competitive bidding to government and its policies. one of the true gentle souls make some political point of convinced she meant no obtain all goods and services at the right time and price Have you lost your mind in this world. your own was a disservice disrespect to Pat Barber. having appropriate quality and quantity in an efficient and cost effective manner. " Does the final contract include performance claus- es of both material and workmanship? - Guarantees as How to handle telemarketers allowed by law are included in all our contracts, and per- formance bonds are normally required from a surety company. To the editor, chord. given the following advice: came from. As per the Town's purchasing policies, staff at various I know what she is writing When you get a telemar- Most of this mail has a levels and responsibilities have dollar limits they are The letter from Sue Lacey about. keter call, and when they postage-free envelope. permitted to purchase goods, to expedite the business of (Auroran, April 29) struck a Through the Internet, I was start giving you their spiel, Insert in this envelope all the Town without going to tender. interrupt by saying, "just a the unwanted stuff, including However, in projects of the magnitude described in the moment, please" and then the envelope it came in. writer's letter, (Library, Town Hall, Leisure Complex), these Reader thanks nurses put the telephone down. No free envelope? No prob- are complex projects and the Town engages consultants Continue with what you lem, do the same as before who specialize in these types of facilities. for effort with SARS were doing before the call. and stick it in a mailbox and Once the tenders have been prepared, bid on and identi- After a few minutes, you will let the post office handle it. fied as acceptable, the ultimate decision rests with all the To the editor, us. hear the busy signal. Then After all, that's where it members of Council. When you next ask for a hang up the phone. came from. It is at this level we do 'manage' the business of our Town. Hats off to all the "front raise, I sincerely hope that Obviously, the telemarketer I know, it might take a little All public tenders, quotations and request for proposals line" workers of the SARS the general public will sup- could not wait any longer effort on your part, but are advertised on our website at www.town.aurora.on.ca epidemic. port you better than has and will now proceed to maybe the telemarketers * * * * In particular, all the health been the case in the past. pester somebody else. and junk mailers might take If you see something in this column that you wish to care workers for 'hanging God bless you all! Unwanted junk mail, the hint. respond to, I welcome your comments, either through the in there' and being willing instead of throwing it in the paper, to the Town Hall by mail - Box 1000, Aurora, Ontario, to put their own health 'on P. Hajdu garbage or paper recycling, Tom van den Elshout L4G 6J1 or e-mail at [email protected] the line' to serve the rest of Aurora should be sent back where it Aurora 6 - AURORAN, Week of May 6, 2003 Letters to the Editor There is nothing haphazard about the tendering process By Dick Illingworth To the editor, election, probably conflicting chase furnishings. He I remember commenting that BOUQUETS to 18-year-old Kevin Allen of Aurora on winning meetings. I have no idea who informed us he had ordered a person could stay in the a silver and a bronze medal at the Canadian National Series Snowboarding Championships In a letter recently, J. Salmon has the right to vote. patient chairs to be custom Royal York with complete in Calgary recently. He won the silver in the sen- asked some pointed ques- There is a medical advisory made. I asked if there were room service for less than the ior open category and the bronze in the giant tions about the tendering committee to the board. They no ready-made chairs hospital per diem. slalom. He was also voted the most promising process. Actually there is advise of hospital privileges available from hospital suppli- The government of the day youth boarder. nothing haphazard about it. to be granted or not. If a doc- ers. kept the pressure on for Plans and specs are drawn tor doesn't have hospital priv- "None to suit the character boards to reduce spending. BOUQUETS to the Aurora Tigers hockey team for an excit- up, which include materials to ileges, he cannot make a liv- of this hospital," he said. On more than one occasion ing play-off series for Aurora fans. The team be used and tenders are ing. In effect, the medical At this same meeting, a I warned that if the board did went to six games in the final series against the called. advisory committee in those board was propped across not, they would find decisions Wellington Dukes but couldn't pull it off with the Interested contractors pick days decided who would three chairs. It reminded me being made by civil servants loss of goalie Chris Whitley. Maybe next year? up the documents, prepare practice in the hospital dis- of a Scottish cowshed. far-removed from actual their bids on the basis of trict. "What is that," I asked. operation of the hospital. BRICKBATS to the members of Aurora Council for forgetting same. There is a dead-line for The Hospital Auxiliary has a "What do you mean?" asked The day arrived for the the Code of Ethics they signed at the receipt of bids and a representative on the board. our intrepid decorator. opening of the new addition. beginning of the term for the internal bick- certified cheque must be Except for myself, she was I pointed. He still professed The government ordered that ering and personal attacks at one of the included. The deadline the only woman . not to understand the ques- two of the new floors were most raucous and poorly controlled committee meetings ever includes a specific hour of The Auxiliary had to ask per- tion. not to be opened. held. It's a good thing it wasn't televised, as viewers would closing. Opening tenders is a mission to hold fund-raising "Well, what is it?" I On the big day, I was in the have been shocked. public process. Bidders are events. Once I asked persisted. staff restaurant speaking with usually present. The "why"? The board, about four feet a doctor. The cowshed art figures are recorded and sub- Nobody knew why. After an by two feet, had a hank of was on the wall. Money from BOUQUETS to L. Christensen for a letter to the Auroran sequently the bids are exam- awkward pause, the auxiliary rope across the middle. the auxiliary had been used about loose papers lying around after the recy- ined to determine they are in member said in a voice heavy Above the rope the surface to pay for it. cling truck passes by. One way for householders accord with plans and specs. with exasperation and for- was white and below it was I drew attention to the object to control loose papers is to bundle them up with The lowest bid is not neces- bearance, "We do not mind, dung-coloured. and mentioned the price. The an elastic band. sarily accepted. Work and Mrs. Buck." And, that was "It is ART," he assured me in doctor, a very agreeable man, financial background of con- that. ponderous tones said, "what's wrong, Evelyn, BOUQUETS to Paul Knappett, of Knappett Jewellery in tractors are checked. I was appointed to the build- "What is the cost?" I are you not in favour of help- Newmarket, for donating a Bulova clock for the Contractors themselves are ing committee. It was my first inquired. ing sick people get well?" reception area of the new Aurora Chamber of the best safeguard for the experience on such a major I think it was over $4,000. No I had not planned to be dis- Commerce building on Yonge Street at Industrial integrity of the process. building project. It was one on the committee agreeable. I never do...plan it, Parkway South, and to Aurora artist Dorothy A great deal of work and enlightening but not in the appeared to have any con- I mean. But I had to say Clark McClure for donating a limited edition print of her expense goes into way one might imagine. cern...and it had already been "because we have indulged Bicentennial painting of Yonge Street, Aurora, to the same preparing a bid. If they are not A person was hired to super- purchased. So that was that. ourselves in every luxury we building. dealt with fairly, they have the vise the project. He was The connecting link between could think of, there are peo- right to challenge the deci- eventually fired but not until the old building and the new ple elsewhere in this province BRICKBATS to Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman for his embar- sion. the project was almost com- was twice as wide as it need- who had hospitals and now rassing performance on CNN TV recently Having said all of that, the plete. ed to be for practical purpos- have none." with regard to the SARS crisis and the author's letter reminded me of There was a myriad of es although it was probably This is a story of 30 years warning about visiting Toronto issued by a particular experience of change orders. Two that needed for the structure. As ago. I doubt much has the World Health Organization. He should have learned by mine. amazed me most were the an afterthought, the decision changed. Now, instead of an I was appointed by the oversight of drainage from was made to provide a med- administrator we have a hos- now that it's much better to remain quiet and be thought region to York County the sluice room (where hospi- ical library in the space for the pital president. His salary is dumb than to speak up and remove all doubt! Hospital Board...two terms. It tal equipment is sterilized) doctors. $100,000 more than that of was during a ten million dollar and piping for anesthetics to Another item regularly up for the premier of the province. BOUQUETS and a warm Aurora welcome to Teresa Cook building expansion. the operating rooms. Change discussion was the per diem No doubt it is still all about on the opening of Cupid and Psyche, a ladies' The hospital board is elected orders always add to the cost. cost of a hospital stay and helping sick people get well. accessories store in St. Andrew's Plaza. She has annually. I never attended an A person was hired to pur- because of it the continuing a second location in Cookstown. need to reduce the time a Evelyn Buck patient could stay in hospital. Aurora BRICKBATS to the Premier Ernie Eves government for for- We'd gladly pay getting the dietary needs of seniors living in long-term care facilities in the recent budget. The current dietary allowance for long-term care residents is $4.49 per day per resident for to use new rink breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack, far less than what is spent to feed prisoners in Canadian prisons. To the editor, builder and an owner of I would like to respond to property and all he had to BOUQUETS to 17-year-old Lindsay Wolf, a Grade 12 stu- Mr. Hanes' comments do was put them together. dent at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School, on (Auroran, April 29). He still hasn't been able to winning two events at the recent York Region Obviously, the writer has put them "together". Athletic Association indoor track and field meet, not been paying attention to The town is not interested taking first place in the 60 metre sprint and the the ongoing saga of the in having private enterprise 60 metre sprint hurdles. rinks not being built in this operate any type of facility town. that might decrease the use BOUQUETS to the members of the volunteer committee for The majority of users of of their facilities and their working so hard to arrange the 150th anniver- this type of facility would revenue. sary of the arrival of the first steam train in Upper welcome a private builder Your question whether or and operator into the com- not development costs Canada when the steam engine Toronto munity and would gladly money, I think you should chugged its way from Toronto to Aurora. The pay the fees to use such a ask why development fees plans fell off the rails when they were unable to arrange for a facility. were used to offset tax train, but the event won't go unnoticed as members of the But, the powers that be increases instead of being Historical Society will be at the station on May 16th to hand NEW don't appear to want such used to develop infrastruc- out information of the historic event to commuters. free enterprise around. ture. 3-Course Set Menu You see, Mr. Jones told the BOUQUETS to George Steeves, chairman of Borealis electorate during the last Paula Cooke Soup du Jour or Caesar Salad Hydro Electric Holdings (formerly Aurora Hydro) or election that he had a Aurora for his attempt to explain the complicated Hydro Spring Greens or Steamed Mussels structure after provincial deregulation. More ¥ BOUQUETS if he produces a financial state- Chef’s Pasta or Top Sirloin Steak ment to let the shareholder taxpayers know where they stand. ONUMENTS BY or M Supreme of Capon or HOMPSONS Grilled Atlantic Salmon Like a good neighbour, T A New Approach to Memorial Design. * Granite markers and monuments ¥ State Farm is there. * Cemetery lettering and restoration Chef’s Dessert * Bronze markers and vases Coffee & Tea * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities PETER VIRTANEN, CLU * Portrait Etchings 220 Industrial Pkwy S. Unit 37 $19.95 + tax (Across from Aurora Hydro) Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed Aurora, ON Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments Available Mon - Wed 905-727-5421 Reservations Recommended 905-727-8400 29 Victoria Street, Aurora L4G 1R1 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of 905-727-8282 Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. www.baldwins.ca AURORAN, Week of May 6, 2003 - 7 Yucks galore at AWG meeting Humour is one of the most leaders is usually healthy. Davey spoke of American Jennifer Wells during his personal forms of writing The Reform Party's newspaper columnist H. L. presentation. with satire often the most Stockwell Day - in his day - Mencken; journalist and The Aurora Writers' Group effective way to win provided great fodder for broadcaster Rex Murphy, meets monthly at the Town debates on contentious satire and the new NDP The Globe's Jeffery Hall, and new members are issues, members of the leader, Jack Layton is Simpson, and The Star's welcomed. Aurora Writers' Group already receiving his share learned last week. of jibes." Intelligent humor often Outlining its history, Davey gives real pleasure to mil- traced humour back as far lions while informing them as Aristophanes in the 5th on serious issues which century BC. may affect their lives, AWG The Romans greatly President Thomas Davey admired Greek culture and said at the Aurora Town Hall it was the Romans who meeting. gave Alexander the Great People in power do not the name by which the like being laughed at so world knows him today, he satire throughout the ages said. has proved to be one of the sharpest literary weapons in the writer's armory, he said. "It can also be the danger- Chief Executive Officer of the Leukemia Research ous in all literary forms Fund of Canada, Rudy Putns, presents an award to including journalism, nov- Aurora's Brooke Harrison for her efforts in assem- els, theatre and film THERE ARE ONLY bling a cookbook as a fundraiser for the organization. scripts," Davey added. "I am sure there were not Cookbook is now on sale at R & R Revisited on Mary 4 many Saddam or Hitler WEEKS Street. jokes during their evil and REMAINING vicious tenures. By con- UNTIL trast, Chretien jokes seen Cookbook sales to be a permanent growth June 1 industry here. "The troubles of our Sea assist children King helicopters have had more air time than the air- craft themselves, most of 8th Annual them being older than their with leukemia pilots," Davey told his audi- ence. "But to live in a soci- World’s Longest Street Festival By CHRISTINE WOODLEY her, better. ety which can laugh at its The book features donated on the You may remember recipes, with drawings and Aurora's 13-year-old Jordyn cover art by Brooke herself. World’s Longest Street Harrison, who recently was So far, 300 books have awarded the Queen's sold, another 400 are sell- YONGE STREET Jubilee Medal for his "Kids ing fast and an additional from Wellington to Murray for Kids" charity, providing run of 400 books has just Limited Booth Space Available New to the community? duffel bags and backpacks been released. 905-727-7262 ¥ 11 am to 5 pm to foster kids on the move. The organization recently Expecting a baby Well, now sister Brooke, recognized Brooke's efforts at your house? who is nine, has begun a with a certificate and will SPONSORS TO DATE FOR THE STREET FESTIVAL crusade of her own. feature the cookbook at Newly Engaged? ¥ ACI - Aurora Cable Internet The Devins Drive student their Leukemia Gala at the ¥ Diamond Trim Classics in Aurora ¥ GO Transit has created a cookbook, Royal York Hotel this New Business/ ¥ Law Insurance Brokers Limited ¥ Bell Canada called Cookin' in Brooke's month. Kitchen, to raise funds for As well, Aurora's Port Professional? the Leukemia Research Royal Mills have donated A Civic minded The Aurora Chamber gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ontario Fund of Canada. the dry ingredients for the Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, The book came about after book's muffin recipe. Business interested which receives annually $100 million in government funding Brooke's young cousin was The cookbook, which sells in sponsoring diagnosed with leukemia for $10, is currently on sale generated through Ontario’s charity casino initiative. and Brooke wanted to do at R & R Revisited book Welcome Wagon? something to help the doc- store, 75 Mary Street, Unit Sponsored by tors make her, and kids like 3, Aurora. If you fit into one of these THE AURORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE categories and have not been contacted by us, & THE TOWN OF AURORA Festival buttons Please call 905-853-4645 worth admission

From page 1 activities are everywhere. This year, the festival will in the morning, and closing be visited by a number of at 5 p.m. clowns who are in town that The festival - started in weekend at a convention. 1996 to celebrate the 200th There will be two rock birthday of Yonge Street - climbing walls, motorized closes the famous road from vehicles for youngsters, and Wellington Street south to the famed mini-train, spon- Murray Drive. sored by GO Transit, will Booths line both sides of again run from one end of the street, and food and the event to the other.

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Watch for our BIG BIKE SALE The best place to buy ROSES COMING LATER IN MAY Mother’s Day May 11thth Only at: SPORTS WHOLESALE PRICES REC CYCLE N’ SPORTS 302 Wellington St. East Unit 6 15483 Yonge St., Aurora In Aurora - 905-841-1635 905-841-5757 www.rosarium.ca Aurora: centre of horse country Like Aurora, the little come to enjoy the excite- the Elderberry Hills Farm Chris Ives on Silver Steelmaster. Redshaw and Colwyn Village of Chantilly, about 25 ment of the competitions. was with its Tournament of Duchess as team mem- In September, 1979, scored well in the circuit miles north of Paris, France, In Chantilly it was thor- Champions and Canadian bers. Shelagh McPherson of shows over the season, is in the centre of horse oughbred racing; in Aurora it Jumping Derby, and Joker's In February, 1979, Stewart Aurora jumped into the fore- including the Aurora Horse country. was show jumping, dres- Hill with its many equestrian Burnett of Wellington Street front of young equestrians Show, the Sutton Fair, the In addition to the running of sage, heavy horses and events, it is still the cite du East, former Reeve of after winning the Coca Cola Canadian Pony Breeders two important races on the ponies. cheval or the centre of Whitchurch Township and Cup at Seneca College held at the Aurora Hunt European continent, Chantilly became known horse country. after regional government a King campus. Club and the culmination of Chantilly is home to one of as "Cite du Cheval" and it is In October, 1978, the resident of Aurora, won the Of the 15 riders in the com- the season, the Royal the best equipped centres in a title that Aurora rightly Tynedale Pony Club repre- Grand Championship over petition, she was the only Winter Fair. the world for training thor- deserves as being the sented Canada in the all breeds at the Horse one to complete all five In July, 1980, three York oughbred horses. "Centre of Horse Country". Washington International Show preceding the 26th rounds without incurring a Region riders rode away Much like Elderberry Hills While Aurora may not be Horse Show with Aurora's annual draft horse auction fault on Something with top honours when the and Joker's Hill Farms of the home to the National Show Terry Duck on Cricket, Sian in Toronto. Brewing. selections for the 1980 past, hundreds of people Jumping Championships as Pugh on Seaspray, and The winner was Betty Ann Jeff Biggs, also of Aurora, Canadian Olympic DeBruille, a registered came second with just one Dressage Team were Belgian mare raised and knockdown in five rides. announced, with two from trained by Burnett. The In October, 1979, the the Aurora/Newmarket mare brought the highest Toronto North York Hunt area. Will he return? price at the auction selling Club, then located where They were Aurora's Cindy Will Jim Elder return to the semi-inaugural. Horse Show. for $6,400. the Beacon Hall Golf Neale and Cedar Valley's saddle to defend his title at The Grand Prix, once the Competition is limited to The runner-up at the sale Course is now, hosted the Christilot Boylen with this year’s Aurora major event of the Aurora 25 riders and includes was Kendale April annual Prince of Wales Cup Queensville rider Ed Invitational Grand Prix? Horse Show drawing thou- entries this year from Jay DeBruille, a half-sister of Race, the oldest consecu- Rothkranz selected as Last year, amid a field of sands of spectators and Hayes, Jennifer Foster, the winner, also raised and tive steeplechase races in reserve. highly qualified competitors, being televised across Doug Henry, Mike Grinyer, trained by Burnett which North America. Members of the Tynedale fetched the second highest the venerable Aurora rider national television, hasn't and Greg Kuti. By March, 1980, Welsh Pony Club took top honours price at $4,650. welcomed Grand Prix jump- been in Aurora since a ciga- The public is invited to ponies were becoming a for the Canadian In the fall of 1977, Aurora's ing back to the Aurora rette sponsor was forced to walk the course with major section of equestrian Championship at the 1982 Jim Day, an internationally Horse Show by winning the withdraw its support. designer and Pan Am gold interests and activity. Royal Winter Fair and were known Olympic rider, traded Aurora's Elizabeth invited to ride at the Royal event. After a gap of many years, medallist, Danny Foster, his spurs and helmet for Redshaw was one of the Windsor Horse Show's The organizers, Aurora the Aurora Invitational before the competition binoculars and a condition growing ranks of Welsh Prince Phillip Games in Agricultural Society, are Grand Prix was reintro- about 6 p.m. book when he took over as Pony breeders, along with May, 1983, with Queen hoping he can be persuad- duced last year and promis- The Grand Prix will be held trainer at Sam-Son Farm. her pony Colwyn Blodwen. ed to participate again after es to become an annual in Machell Park Friday Please see page 14 Along with Jim Elder and finishing first after two event as the "kick off" to evening, June 6, and will be Tom Gayford, Day was a rounds in last year's the Aurora Fair and followed by a VIP reception member of the gold medal and wine tasting in the big winning Canadian equestri- tent. Members of the public an team at the 1968 HOMES YOU CAN BUY Skating results will have an opportunity to Olympics in Mexico City. meet the riders and obtain In April, 1979, he decided WITH ZERO DOWN Following is a list of results showing the efforts of Aurora Figure Skating Club autographs. to return to international members at a recent meet in Thornhill. For more information show jumping competition visit: Tyler Thomas, Canskate freeskate Burgundy 6th; Men's Canskate Stroking phone 905-713-6773. Blue 1st. with his favourite horse Courtney Tidona, Canskate freeskate Burgundy 2nd. www.ZeroDownInfo.com Hillary Burke, Canskate freeskate Green 7th. Jacqueline Dixon, Canskate freeskate Purple 5th. ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. Taylor Foote, Canskate freeskate Blue 3rd. Danielle MacAskill, Canskate freeskate Green 6th. Alex Woodward, Men's Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 1 1st. Hugh Babb, Men's Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 2 1st. Happy Mother’s Day Jacqueline Relke, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 2 5th. Nicole Miklovich, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 3 2nd. Kendall Manella, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 5 3rd. Alyssa Simon Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 5 7th. Brett Hagerty, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 8 3rd. A special day, No Magic Tayler Sim, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 8 4th. Malyssa Tidona, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 12 3rd. as it should be, Kaitlyn Van Winckle, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 12 7th. for the only one who’s Nicole Relke,Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 12 1st. No Pills Hailey Riggs, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 15 4th. able to bring a life into Coral Snell, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 17 1st. Nicole Calvert, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 18 5th. the world. (with a little help, that is) Nina Malek, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 23 1st. No Machines Robyn Kosmidis, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate Flight 30 1st. Taylor McDowall, Ladies Pre-Prelim 1 freeskate 2nd. Katie Sutton, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate 4th. Flowers By Terry Emily Jerome, Ladies Pre-prelim 2 freeskate Flight 3 6th. Where quality and service count Mackensie Jordan, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 12 1st. 14799 Yonge St., Unit 8, Aurora Megan Gunning, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 14 2nd. Just You Ariel Kwan, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 15 3rd. 905-726-1549 Alana Fabbricino, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 16 4th. Jenna Williams, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 21 1st. Cierra Snell, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 22 1st. Alysa Nichols, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 22 2nd. Providing Solutions & Remote Possibilities Emma Warburton, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 30 3rd. Ted Arsovsky Jennine Brunton, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 30 1st. the ™ Amanda MacAskill, Ladies Pre-Prelim 2 freeskate Flight 30 5th. You. Better . Caden Armstrong, Men's Pre-Prelim 3 freeskate Flight 1 1st. MODEM Jordana Goldman, Ladies Pre-Prelim 3 freeskate Flight 1 5th. MIXER Emma Slimkowich, Ladies Pre-Prelim 3 freeskate Flight 1 2nd. Allie Sutton, Ladies Pre-Prelim 3 freeskate Flight 3 1st. Kaitlyn Van Winckle, Pre-Prelim Solo Dance Flight 5 6th. Service Solutions Computers Cameras Emily Jerome, Prelim Solo Dance Flight 1 2nd. Sales Resolutions Printers Scanners Hailey Riggs, Prelim Solo Dance Flight 3 3rd. Nina Malek, Prelim Solo Dance Flight 5 4th. Troubleshooting Modems Networks Caylin Butler, Prelim Solo Dance Flight 6 7th. & Training Software & Emma Warburton, Jr. Bronze Solo Dance Flight 1 3rd. for York Hardware Jenna Williams, Jr. Bronze Solo Dance Flight 3 5th. Ciera Snell, Jr. Bronze Solo Dance Flight 31st. Region Upgrades Mackensie Jordan, Jr. Bronze Solo Dance Flight 1 3rd. Tayler Sim & Caden Armstrong, Pre-Prelim Dance Couple Flight 1 2nd. Health Energy & Renewal Solutions Amber Ciolfe, Pre-Prelim. Elements 1 5th. Christina Kubiew-Kalashnik, Pre-Prelim. Elements 1 5th. Jennine Brunton, Pre-Prelim. Elements 2 1st. [email protected] www.hersolutions.ca 905-726-9467 Amanda MacAskill, Pre-Prelim. Elements 2 1st. www.modemmixer.com St. Andrew’s Shopping Centre, 2 Orchard Heights Blvd. Unit 25, Aurora Jenna Williams, Introductory Create-a-skate 1st. 905-841-6877 Megan Gunning, Introductory Create-a skate 2nd. Appointments Available Evenings & Weekends In conjunction with Watson’s Family Karate School Alana Fabbricino, Introductory Create-a skate 5th. AURORAN, Week of May 6, 2003 - 11 "Aurora's Way Ahead" strategy began in 1992 The Town of Aurora's Strategic Plan to plan for the Strategic Plan. be prepared to add their Strategic Plan sets out the the period leading up to It is expected that further comments in meeting the municipality's overriding 2000. updates will take place in objectives of the Mission goals, and describes what In 1999, the updated the coming months and Statement, and sugges- actions are necessary to strategic plan, "Aurora's years and citizens should tions for the future. achieve them. Way Ahead" was approved. A letter was sent to resi- It was a broad-brush dents in October, 1992, description of where the The British Painter advising them the town was municipality was heading, Interior - Exterior engaged in the preparation and took into account cur- of its first Strategic Plan, an rent issues and influences umbrella document for on the municipality and the other activities carried out sentiments of residents. Professionally trained in Britain. The estimator is the painter. by the municipality. The updated plan was Fix all water damage, invisible drywall repair, insurance The work was carried out seen as a snapshot in time, quotes, colour matching. under the overall direction which attempts to describe of a Strategic Plan steering the goals and aspirations of *FREE ESTIMATES* committee. The Randolph the people who live, work Call Iain 905-939-8889 Group was engaged to and play in Aurora. assist the committee in the The Mission Statement of preparation of the plan. the plan states: "Aurora is a The process was sched- town which we are proud to uled over a six-month peri- call home. We are commit- FFRREEEE od and involved three phas- ted to providing our citizens on Yonge DINNER ENTREE es of work; "Knowing with business, employment, Italian Restaurant Where We Stand", housing and leisure oppor- "Determine Where We're tunities in a community, Purchase any dinner entrée at reg. price & receive another Going", and "Getting which values the following dinnerentrée of equal or lesser value for FREE There". goals: Maximum value $20.00. Valid towards dinner. Dine in only. Not valid Expensive wine In order to obtain citizen ¥ To maintain a well man- on Friday or Saturday, holidays or special dates. Valid only with this ad. * Expires May 18/03 input a short questionnaire aged and fiscally responsi- Open Tuesday thru Sunday from 5:30 His is a very expensive wine and Tom was distributed to resi- ble municipality, dents, interest groups and ¥ To support a healthy busi- 15150 Yonge St., Aurora (905) 751-0986 (across from the Aurora Library) Eddy was on hand at Baldwin's businesses. ness environment that Restaurant recently to promote it. The The town's first strategic attracts new business and Tom Eddy Winery, located in California's plan was adopted in 1993. is responsive to the needs Napa Valley, bottles and presents a top-of- It included a corporate mis- of our present business Proud to present the-line wine for its customers. sion statement, six value community, statements with objectives ¥ To continue well planned SunRidge Salon & Spa Welcoming the celebrity to Aurora is and strategic actions for growth, Baldwin's General Manager Richard each value. ¥ To conserve our natural Mother’s Day Special In March, 1998, council and cultural heritage, Arnold, right. Spa Manicure $25 Auroran photo by Naomi Tobin decided to update the ¥ To promote accessible Come in & say hello to municipal government, Spa Pedicure $39 Kimiko & Her Creative Team ¥ To encourage, support Regular $64 13130 Yonge Street, Oak Ridges and recognize volunteer Special $55.00 (Across From McDonalds) (905) 773-4071 Bingo goers get reprieve involvement in community Gift Certificates Available activities and special events." From page 1 a cost which could top half delighted when he learned A further update was car- said Association President a million dollars. of the extension. ried out in 2001 to bring the THE Bruce French, who attend- "Cost of retrofitting is the "This is good for everyone language and tangible LIGHT SPOT ed Sunday's meeting. big thing," Klein said. "The involved, including the issues of the objectives up AURORA’S NO.1 LIGHTING STORE Klein indicated at the Region mentioned a 'grand- town," he said. to the present day. • 100’s of Unique Lighting Ideas meeting he would attempt father' clause, but I'm not Jones said he would not Council adopted that ¥ Wholesale Prices to find a buyer for his oper- so sure." agree to a change in the update May 22, 2001. ¥ Lamps and Lampshades ation, in an effort to keep "There is no guarantee the regional bylaw that would The revised plan noted the introduction of current value STORE HOURS the business operating on a region won't change the prohibit smoking altogether. 15570 Yonge St., Aurora more permanent basis. bylaw and prohibit smoking "The Region is under great assessment and the impact Mon.-Thurs 10 am - 6 pm Failing that, the five-month altogether," French added. pressure to do just that," he of downloading from the Fri. 10 am - 9 pm 905-727-7347 Sat. 10 am - 5 pm extension won't solve the "It's really a crap shoot." said, "but there would have province challenging the problem of what would hap- Rough estimates indicate to be compensation to busi- municipality in new and dif- pen once the license more than 75 per cent of nesses that have spent ferent ways in controlling its expires and the charities regular bingo-goers are money to comply with the taxation and service levels. find themselves without the smokers. existing bylaw." It was also noted that Find Out What your estimated $1.3 million they Aurora's Director of For the bingo hall, it would reassessment had created share annually from bingo Corporate Services Bob have to have a designated a redistribution of the tax Home is Worth On-Line receipts. Panizza said the town has smoking room constructed base, which placed signifi- "You can't raise that kind been meeting with the before June 1, 2004, to cant pressures on the resi- visit: of money from bake sales," Sponsors' Association and adhere to the existing dential sector. French told the Auroran. "we want to support any ini- bylaw. Currently, all reports to The huge centre, covering tiative they come up with". Meanwhile, a public meet- council include a section www.QuickOnlineEvaluation.com which decides how the about 25,000 square feet Town officials met with the ing to discuss zoning report recommendations ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. and originally built as a involved parties last week changes to the property to align with the direction of roller skating rink at the cor- in an effort to come up with allow for a storage facility, ner of Edward Street and a solution. will likely go ahead as Engelhard Drive, has been Mayor Tim Jones was scheduled on May 28. home to a bingo parlour for about 15 years. Klein has owned the bingo HOMPSO business for nearly 10 Funeral Home years. T N In his letter to sponsors, 29 Victoria St., Aurora How do you spell success? Call Scholars. Klein said "it is with deep Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 We help students from Grades 1 to 12, and adults Directors: regret that we notify you Brent Forrester - Jacqueline Baak - Don Boswell - Gena Maher - Taylor Brown with academic upgrading. Only Scholars has four that Aurora Bingo Centre learning options designed to make a difference: Inc. will close its doors per- manently…" • Academic upgrading • Personalized tutoring Still hanging over every- • Help with homework • Education resources one's head, even with the © temporary extension, is the www.dignitymemorial.com THE SCHOLARS WAY: IT’S ALL IN THE TEACHING ~ Cremation, Burial & Memorial Services York Region smoking ~ Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans ~ Monuments, Markers & Inscriptions bylaw, which would force a ~ Affordable Cost Options 905 Proud to be part of Service Corporation International (Canada) Limited 713-3488 separate room for smokers, www.scholarscanada.com Aurora Centre on Bayview 12 - AURORAN, Week of May 6, 2003

Regency Acres student greets Man in Motion It was December 4, 1986, when Rick Hansen's Man in meters. In 1996 he lost his left leg as the result of a wartime acci- Motion world tour rolled into the Upper Canada Mall. On one occasion the Choice-Cut-Up Chicken processing dent in an aircraft plant, but continued to work with high The 29-year-old athlete was travelling around the world plant had to shut down operations due to the rusty water. school wrestlers and football teams near his home. to raise money for spinal cord research. They threatened to sue the town for damages. His stop at the mall was long enough to receive a pres- At that time water was pumped from relatively shallow GOVERNMENT ACTION TAKES TIME entation on behalf of York Region's Public Schools, which wells with a high iron content. was presented by Jana Douglas of Aurora's Regency Rust would build up in the pipes and when there was a In August, 1986, the late Dave Merkur, owner of the Acres Public School. change in pressure, the rust would let go and spill out Aurora Shopping Centre, asked the town to review the The region's Separate Schools, the Newmarket through the taps. right-in, right-out Yonge Street access to the shopping Kinsmen, the Telephone Pioneers and the federal govern- In 1967, council approved a pilot project at a cost of centre and make it a full entry and exit. ment made other presentations, plus a cheque for $3,200 to find a solution, which was only partially suc- It wasn't until 2000 with the reconstruction of roadway $13,000 from the McDonald's Restaurants located within cessful. and the addition of a centre lane that action was taken. the region was presented to Hansen. The situation didn't improve until deeper wells were dug Hopefully it won't take so long to correct the problems on into what is now known as the Yonge Street aquifer. Murray Drive. THE MAIL ALWAYS GETS THROUGH BOMB THREAT AT THE REGION Some days are better than others, as former Mayor Dick Illingworth found out in July, 1984. On September 18, 1991, a phone call bomb threat forced He received a letter at the Town Hall through Canada the evacuation of the former York Regional building. Post addressed to "Dumb Dick". Mayors, councillors and staff milled around outside on That was bad enough but the postman knew where to the front lawn, while York Regional police searched the deliver it. building, but could find no evidence of any explosives. It all came about as the result of a housing survey car- It was the first time in the region's 20-year history that a ried out by a consultant engaged by the town and partial- bomb threat had been received. ly funded by the province. Ironically, police met with public health staff during the Happy As part of the survey the mayor was asked to write a let- afternoon for a previously scheduled seminar on how to ter to the citizens inviting them to a meeting more than deal with bomb threats. It wasn't a rumour, but the truth. two weeks away. The consultant mailed the letter and the survey, but REMEMBERING EARL McCREADY many residents didn't receive them until three or four days Mother’s Day after the announced date of the meeting, resulting in the Earl McCready was a former professional wrestler and a "Dumb Dick" letter. resident of Aurora in the mid-1950s. He wrestled with such greats as Jim Londos and many others. WHEN AURORA WATER RAN BROWN Aurora and District High School students will remember Y the big man with the cauliflower ears who came to the ou Today with the rapid growth and hot summers, home- school at the invitation of Principal J. H. Knowles to r shoe owners are frustrated when they can't water their lawns or demonstrate the art of wrestling to the boys. s w wash their cars due to a water shortage. Originally from Saskatchewan and with bouts in Eastern i l Prior to 1967 homeowners were frustrated when the Canada and New York State, he made his home in l water from the tap ran brown. Aurora. tu At one council meeting an irate citizen threw his laundry He was four times Canadian champion, a winner at the rn on the council table with brown stains all over the clothing British Empire Games, a member of the Canadian h due to the rusty water. Olympic team and was named to Canada's Sports Hall of e When other citizens phoned the Works Department to Fame in 1952. a complain about the rusty water, they were told to let their After leaving professional wrestling he moved to Seattle d tap run for a couple of hours. That was before water and worked as a massage expert. s Theatre war play timely ACT 1

By DICK ILLINGWORTH and longing during their war and often breaks into and her technical crew struggle to survive. tears, especially with the bring it altogether in a In these days of unrest Diane Haskett is Janet, a overpowering Janet. Her play worth seeing. and fighting in various take charge person who is performance in the evacu- During intermission and parts of the world, what almost paranoid in her ation episode is a high- before and after the per- could be more timely than efforts to fight the fight to light. She has an excellent formance, patrons are Earn FREE shoes! Join our Kid’s Shoe Club! a play about war? Most make up for her husband singing voice and brings requested to support plays about war are about who remains at home as a back memories with her Theatre Aurora and keep gallant soldiers marching radio newscaster claiming rendition of war songs of it alive in their lease nego- off to fight the enemy. it is an essential service, the day. tiations with the Town of "Waiting for the Parade" and she portrays the role Veteran performer Kay Aurora. SHOES Est. 1970 currently being presented with strength and convic- Valentine plays the role of The play continues May Experience the difference. At Omars, we stress the importance of fit and top at the Factory Theatre by tion. Margaret, the eldest mem- 14 through 17. Call the service for you and your children. Our store is highly recommended by the Theatre Aurora is a war Her take-charge attitude ber of the group. She dis- box office at 905-727- medical profession for fitting orthotics and comfort shoes. play with a difference. is evident in her handling plays considerable 3669 for ticket 14800 Yonge Street Instead of the marching of three of the other patience with the activities information. Aurora Shopping Centre (905) 727-9391 soldiers, this play is women as they gather to of the other women and series of vignettes about roll bandages or wait at provides a quieting influ- • BRAKES life on the home front in the station to distribute ence, as she worries and Canada during the long fruit and goodies to men prays for her two sons. • EXHAUST years of World War II. on the troop trains travel- Last but not least is Flo • SUSPENSION It's a play about the ling through. McLellan who portrays women left behind, their There is also the episode Marta, a German woman • TIRES quiet courage and the of training for an evacua- who came to Canada at • TUNE UPS hardship of loneliness, tion, which causes the age 9 and is a Canadian. fear and sorrow as they women to rebel. But she But because of her back- EMISSION TESTING battle on at home and has a softer side as she ground and her father in LUBE, OIL + FILTER wait for the return of their sits at the piano and plays an internment camp, she loved ones. and sings war songs like is ostracized by Margaret The play, written by John "Lili Marlene". and Janet but accepted by $ 95 Murrell and directed by Sarah Southwell has the Eve and Catherine. 26.(taxes & disposal fee extra) Gail Henderson, presents challenging role of It is a very challenging the story of five women in Catherine, the rebel of the role and she performs it √ Install up to 5 litres of Pennzoil oil Calgary who gather group. Her performance in most capably. Her singing √ Install a new Purolator oil filter together to work for the the drunk scene following of Lili Marlene in German √ Lubricate grease fittings as required war effort. receipt of a telegram that is a highlight. √ Lubricate door hinges and hood latch The audience views the her husband, Billy, is Waiting for the Parade √ Perform a 21 point inspection war through the eyes of missing in action is very doesn't have a real story Same day appointments these five women in a dramatic and strong. line, but is a play that series of snapshot Katie McClure is Eve, the demands strong acting, 26 Allaura Blvd vignettes, as they tell their youngest and most imma- with limited action, but (at back of building) poignant stories of loss ture of the group. She has considerable dialogue, 905-841-0319 Aurora difficulty coping with the and director Henderson AURORAN, Week of May 6, 2003 -13 Mother’sMother’s DayDay SpecialSpecial % 15 OFF

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Thank you for Auroran photo by Naomi Tobin supporting Raucous council debates OP review our advertisers Last week's meeting of Councillor Damir Vrancic At last week's meeting, Ray that the environmental study council's general committee gave warning that he will re- Simpson, representing be carried out prior to the CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF to discuss the final report of introduce his opposition to Hemson Consulting, provid- secondary plan. LEARNING THROUGH PLAY the Five Year Official Plan one of the recommendations ed a brief overview of the Following a motion to Review Committee devel- when the general committee work of the committee and receive the delegations, oped into one of the most report is presented to coun- the final report. committee members took raucous meetings of the cur- cil next week. He noted that growth was over and the meeting start- rent council. In December, 2001, council meeting the objectives of the ed to deteriorate with inter- There was complete disre- authorized staff to request Growth Management Study, nal bickering OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION gard of parliamentary proce- proposals to undertake the which was adequate for Councillor Damir Vrancic Saturday, May 10th, 2003 10:00 am to 12:00 pm dure, personal attacks and Five Year Review of the 2016, but there was a need expressed concern about continuance of the deep divi- Official Plan, required by the to extend the planning hori- the recommendation Four programs for different needs sion on council between the Planning Act, plus the 2C zon to 2026 with the inclu- requesting the region to TODDLER * NURSERY old guard and the newcom- (land in the Wellington- sion of development of the amend the regional official ENRICHED NURSERY/FOURS ers. Leslie area) Secondary 2C lands in order to reach plan to include the 2C lands JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN In the end, committee mem- Plan. the regional population tar- in the urban area pointing bers approved the review At a subsequent meeting get. out that it would open the 33 Mosley Street (Lions Hall) committee's report on a 4-3 council agreed that at the With environmental con- door to development, and 905-727-1858 vote, but that won't be the completion of the Phase I straints, such as the wetland would remove any defense www.auroranurseryschool.ca end of the debate. Review of the official plan, it and the Oak Ridges the town has against OMB would have the option of Moraine, the development appeals. deciding whether to proceed possibilities of the 2C lands He requested the recom- Cookies with the 2C Secondary Plan were reduced and the best mendation be deferred to From page 1 or not. estimate for population get a legal opinion, but that The work plan for the growth was 66,000 rather OAK HILL TRAVEL LTD ously) in 1985 and could was defeated on a 4-3 vote. for a journey beyond your expectations hardly scrape together the review called for the prepa- than the regional target of In spite of the defeat, $11,000. I still remember ration of three reports, 75,000. Councillor John West con- Book any tour from London with writing that cheque in fear," Assessment of the 1996 Concern was expressed tinued to debate the issues, Trafalgar Tours, Contiki Holidays she said. "When I asked the Growth Management that pressure may be exert- until he was finally ruled out or Insight Vacations with guy about delivery, he Strategy, Evaluation of ed to change industrial land of order. After further discus- shrugged, 'that'll cost an Growth Options and a to residential, as had hap- sion, the report was adopted extra $5,000. It's in pieces Strategic Directions Report. pened in the past, and as presented on a 4-3 vote. in the back'!" Each report was presented Simpson was asked if there In spite of the long debate, A weekend of hauling with to the council/citizen review were controls that could be the issue will be re-intro- SAVE her dad's pickup truck committee and refined in included in the plans to pre- duced at the council meet- $ couple ensued, and since then the accordance with its input vent such conversion. ing when the report is pre- 250/ huge oven has turned out and direction. 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Don Hill, who owns proper- The staff also includes an The committee had con- ty in the 2C lands, office manager and, of cerns about the cost of expressed concern about course, the cookie makers, growth, provision of opportu- the regional proposal to con- who deal in the currency of nities for business develop- struct a trunk sewer across T oblerone chunks, ment concentrated on the the 2B lands and its poten- California walnuts and all Highway 404 corridor and tial impact on the wetlands that butter. that growth does not com- and wells in the area. So what's the secret of promise the environmental He suggested council may Cookie It Up's success? integrity of the town nor hap- have broken the law in "The finest ingredients and pen prematurely. approving development consistency,” Paige said. In recognition of landowner adjacent to a provincially "Each cookie is hand interests, particularly in the significant wetland in the 2B made." 2C lands, the committee lands and he wanted some She notes with pride that heard delegations from assurance they would do the the company uses only but- landowners about their right thing for the 2C lands. ter from Alliston Creamery. development aspirations. Councillor Nigel Kean, who As well, Cookie It Up is The completed report chaired the review commit- Kosher Certified, meeting a includes the many amend- tee, expressed the need to strict code of quality and ments requested by commit- protect the environment of process guidelines. tee members. the 2C lands and suggested But, aside from product excellence, Paige and Lori have another winning for- mula. 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