WHERE TANNING IS OUT OF THIS WORLD (905) 751-0666 FIRST TAN FREE 2003 SWIMSUITS HAVE ARRIVED FOR MEN AND WOMEN aurorafamilylaw.com REGISTERED 2 ALLAURA BLVD., 9 0 5 - 7 2 6 - 9 9 5 6 MASSAGE (BY McDONALD’S) Aurora’s Community Newspaper THERAPY Vol. 3 No. 21 Week of March 18, 2003 905-727-3300 Tigers blow out Spirit in six Despite falling behind in their playoff series two games to one, They put the cap on their third round of playoff hockey Sunday the Provincial Junior A hockey team roared back afternoon, edging the Spirit in Stouffville 5-4. last week to eliminate in six games. Aurora had built up a 4-0 lead before the Spirit pulled out all the stops and practically stole the game back. It was the final match of a three-game winning streak which started last Thursday in Stouffville and continued Friday night in Aurora. Now, it's on to bigger and better things. With the North Division title safely tucked away for the second year in a row, Tigers will meet the winner of the Milton- BOB BLICK Georgetown series, which would be decided in Game 7 Tuesday night. Results of that game were not available at press time. Town's 1st "It doesn't matter who wins," said Tiger spokesman Dave Cooper. "We have home-ice advantage and the next series starts this Friday in Aurora." Citizen of Cooper said the Milton-Georgetown series going the seven- game distance can only help Aurora. Friday's game time at the Aurora Community Centre is 8 p.m. the Year For a wrapup of the final three games in the Aurora-Stouffville series, read Mike McClymont's report on Page 8. dies at 79 Aurora's first Citizen of the Year Sorbara says Liberals has died. Bob Blick, a heavily-involved community participant, died at his Washburn Island cottage near ready to run Lindsay last Tuesday night after a Vaughan/King/Aurora MPP Greg opportunities. short but valiant fight with cancer. Sorbara visited the Aurora Rotary Sorbara was first elected in 1985 He was 79. Club last week and suggested the in York North, a riding held by the "He was the first in line of a long- Liberals were about to take over Tories for many years. standing Aurora tradition that rec- the province. He said he was a rookie, not a ognizes people who have made He told Rotarians the province is politician, but the party couldn't our town great," said Mayor Tim Jones. on the verge of another election, find another candidate and the job The Citizen of the Year has been but the timing is up to the Premier. was given to him. selected in Aurora for more than He suggested it could be as early He was re-elected in 1990 and 30 years, the first in 1970, one served until 1995 when he as May 8th if the April budget is year after the inauguration of well received. returned to the private sector, but Aurora's July First Birthday Party. He said the election is important was back in active politics again He was, at one time, the back- for the future of the province and in 2001 when he won the bone of the Aurora Minor Hockey the Liberals were going out to win by-election in the riding of Association, having spent 25 the hearts and minds of Ontarians. Vaughan/King/Aurora, which he years with that volunteer organi- His party was well prepared for still holds. zation, and he provided weekly the election and deserved the right write ups without fail to the local to govern, he said. newspaper, highlighting the Sorbara said that Liberal leader achievements of young Aurora Dalton McGuinty is ready to take hockey players. on the responsibility of governing "He was the sports section as far and that he (Sorbara) had as I was concerned," said editor of returned to politics because of the day, Ron Wallace. "Hardly a McGuinty. minor hockey game went uncov- He said the election is about ered thanks to Bob." ideas and the challenge is eco- His wife of 56 years, June nomics. He referred to what he Gardner, was an active member of the Aurora Opti-Mrs. and Beta termed the mismanagement of Sigma Phi in Aurora, and she Ontario Hydro and Highway 407. belongs to a Beta Sigma Phi The Liberals, he said, will also chapter in the Lindsay area. build a more innovative economy Incoming Aurora Rotary Blick was, for many years, serv- and noted the Ontario economy is President Jeremy Martin, left, ice advisor for Ross Wemp based on the automotive industry welcomes MPP from Motors in Toronto. and the government must be a Vaughan/King/Aurora Greg Besides his wife, June, he is sur- Aurora's Haley Kirk, 11, will represent the Irish Dance Studio player in assisting the industry and Sorbara to the Rotary meeting vived by two children, Brenda and in world championship dancing in Ireland next month. other industries to become more at the Howard Johnson last Greg, and four grandchildren. innovative. Haley, who has been dancing competitively for more than week. 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CONTINUING voice Tri-City Gospel Chorus as they present an Annual Aurora Street Festival. If you plan to rent booth Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corps offers camp- evening of inspirational gospel music. space, you should know the festival is already 60 per ing, canoeing, target shooting, first aid, orienteering, in APRIL 5 cent sold out. Activities will open to the public at 11 a.m. two, three and six week summer camps. Open to males Help the Aurora/Newmarket and District Learning and continue until 5 p.m. Call the Chamber office at 905- and females 12 to 18. Call 905-726-8600 for further Disabilities Association by buying Krispy Kreme dough- 727-7262 to book a booth. information. nuts and hanging flower baskets at the Aurora LCBO store. To place an order for Mother's Day on May 11th MARCH 22 call 905-836-6542. DAMIR VRANCIC It's Orchestral Fireworks at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora, with the York Symphony Orchestra featuring APRIL 5/6 LAW OFFICE guest pianist Elissa Miller-Kay. Call 416-410-0860 for Maplefest at Sheppard's Bush. Aurora Lions Club ticket information. cooking pancakes 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. BUSINESS LAW, * * * * REAL ESTATE, Registration for Aurora Optimist Recreational Hockey APRIL 13 WILLS & ESTATES 2003-2004 season at the Aurora Leisure Complex. 9-11 Second Annual Bob Hartwell Runner's Challenge Half a.m. Boys and girls born in 1997 and 1998. Marathon, Half Marathon Relay and 5K Race. 905-841-6411 MARCH 22/23 APRIL 19 Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 Maplefest at Sheppard's Bush. Aurora Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt. Crafts between noon and 1 p.m., cooking pancakes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt starts at 1 p.m, Leisure Complex diamonds on the north end of the property. MARCH 23 Cost $3 per child. Call 905-727-7765 for further infor- Smart Serve Training Program for beverage servers. 9 mation. a.m. Aurora Legion. Instructor is Julie Geering. $30 fee includes workbook, test, test processing, certificate and APRIL 25-27 lunch. For further information, call Cheryl White at 905- The Aurora Chamber of Commerce 2003 Aurora Home All types of Filters, Humidifiers, 727-5642 and Lifestyle Show featuring food and wine at the Aurora Community Centre. Air Cleaners, Water Pumps MARCH 24/APRIL 4 Guided tours of Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area. APRIL 26 Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. Includes a wagon ride. Call Nadine Partridge at 905- Get a team together for the Heart and Stroke www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario 895-1281, Ex. 241 for further information or visit Foundation Big Bike Ride for Stroke in Aurora. It's a www.lsrca.on.ca. fundraising event where teams of 29 get together to ride the 30-seater bike (a driver is provided) along Yonge MARCH 25 We Care Tutorial Services Inc. Street. Call Rachel at 905-853-6355 for information. presents... Aurora Council meets at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. One of the agenda items is a public meeting concerning pro- MAY 10/11 posed changes under the town's schedule of fees for Go back in time 150 years when the first steam train, HIGH SCHOOL the sale of town publications and to prescribe service the Toronto, chugged its way from Toronto to what was charges for administrative matters. then Machell's Corners making the little hamlet the MATH WORKSHOP Head of Rail. All kinds of activities around the station as Tues. March 25 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm MARCH 27 an Aurora Historical Society committee is planning a Aurora Public Library Free 90-minute seminar focusing on food safety. 7 p.m. celebration to mark the anniversary. Please call to register: 1-877-WCTS-INC (928-7462) Aurora Public Library public meeting room 1. Pre-regis- JUNE 1 “Tutoring in the comfort of your own home” ter at the adult information desk or call 905-727-9493. More than 300 booths have been sold for the Eighth * * * * Casino Rama trip with the Aurora Seniors. Trip includes buffet luncheon. This trip is a fundraiser for the centre and the cost is $3 per person. Call the centre at 905-727-2816 to register.

MARCH 28 Dr. Joel Wallach, creator of "Dead Doctors Don't Lie", lectures at the Aurora Public Library, 7.30 to 10 p.m. You must call to reserve a seat, 905-727-2199. Question and answer period follows the lecture. New to the community? MARCH 28/29 The Catholic Women's League and the Knights of Expecting a baby Columbus of Our Lady of Grace Parish annual church at your house? Rummage Sale from 1 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to Newly Engaged? 1 p.m. on Saturday in Lynett Hall on Catherine Ave. Don’t Wait!! Proceeds to be used for parish endeavours. Call Now New Business/ for MARCH 29 Professional? Teachers In Recital, 7.30 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church, A Civic minded presented by the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' SPRING Business interested Association. Further information 905-727-5727. in sponsoring & SUMMER MARCH 29/30 Welcome Wagon? Maplefest at Sheppard's Bush. Aurora Lions Club Bookings If you fit into cooking pancakes, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. one of these MARCH 30 categories and have not been con- Registration for Aurora Optimist Recreational Hockey tacted by us, 2003-2004 season at the Aurora Leisure Complex. 9-11 Please call a.m. Boys and girls born in 1997 and 1998. 905-853-4645 * * * * Visit Trinity Anglican Aurora at 7 p.m. to hear the 75-

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BOUQUETS to the hard working volunteers of the Aurora Minor Hockey Association, , the merchants and others who donated articles and the viewers who bid for them at the 12th annual TV auction raising more than $20,000 for the association.

BOUQUETS to the Bantam AA Tigers who went undefeated recently to win the International Ottawa Winterlude Championship. The team won four games and tied one to take top place.

BOUQUETS to members of Aurora Council for finally assert- ing their authority in response to developers. A developer requested council to convene a spe- cial meeting during the week of the Spring Break to approve their subdivision agreement, which council refused. Maybe councillors have finally learned they are elected to run the town. Getting up in the world

BRICKBATS to the members of the Leisure Services Tony D'Agrosa of Featherlite Industrial Ladders acts as tour director for a group of Aurora Chamber of Advisory Committee for recommending to Commerce members who visited the manufacturing plant on Engelhard Drive in Aurora last week. council that a portion of Confederation Company manufactures thousands of various-sized ladders and distributes them throughout the Park be transferred to the two school country. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace boards for use as a shared parking facility and bus loop. Giving up parkland for parking, never!

BOUQUETS to the student musicians of Dr. G. W. Williams Parkland swap for parking lot Secondary School as all three concert bands came first in the Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival with the Grade 10 band named Best of Class with a mark of 93 per cent. The Senior Concert fails to gain council approval Band and the Senior Jazz Band received Gold Awards and Due to increased bus and tennis courts. will go on to the Nationals in May. vehicle traffic at both She also requested that Regency Acres Public municipal parking in the BOUQUETS to the Aurora Library Board for remembering School and St. Joseph's park be reduced to its origi- MODEL BUILDERS Aurora's first librarian and naming the boardroom Catholic School the school nal 20 spaces and utilized (AURORA) LIMITED on the second floor in the new library after her. It boards have made applica- for park use only and there would have been nice if one of the public rooms tion to the town to take a be no loss of parkland to 59 INDUSTRIAL PKWY. S. AURORA on the main floor had been named the Marjorie portion of Confederation the school boards. 905-727-5661 Andrews Room and another the Del Babcock Room, after a Park for the use of a shared The advisory committee RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL 40-year plus member of the Library Board. parking facility and bus recommended to council BUILDERS AND RENOVATORS loop. that a portion of SINCE 1956 BRICKBATS to the provincial government for failing to play After hearing from Confederation Park be a lead role in the fight against the West Rebecca Beaton, President transferred to the school Nile virus, as 36 of the 37 health units in of the Regency Acres boards for use as a shared the province are affected. This has result- Community Association, the parking lot and bus loop as ed in Toronto, Simcoe, Hamilton and the four GTA regions Leisure Services Advisory requested, which was not establishing the Central East West Nile Task Force in the Committee endorsed the accepted by council. absence of provincial leadership. redevelopment of Staff reported they were Confederation Park in con- working with the school BOUQUETS to the hard working members of Aurora's Beta cert with the association boards and Beaton. Signa Phi chapters who joined with their sisters and school boards. An open house and public in Newmarket to raise funds for several local In her presentation to meeting are being charities and a total of $15,000 was distributed council two weeks ago, arranged, Leisure Services recently with $1,500 going to the Community Beaton agreed that Director Al Downey said. Safety Village. Confederation Park should Councillor Ron Wallace be restored and improved said he wanted to see maps BOUQUETS to all the Aurora arts and cultural organizations to meet the needs of an and charts of just what was who take the time to investigate York Region's aging population with the being proposed and council 2003 Arts and Culture Tourism Grant Program provision of garden paths, agreed that these be pre- with grants to a maximum of $5,000 before the benches, gazebo, tree pared in time for the public end of March. Call Brenda McGowan at 905- planting, flower beds and meeting. 830-4444 extension 1553 for info. Aurora was conspicuous by its absence in 2002 grants. UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SAVE 40% BRICKBATS to members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association for their child-like PATIO DOORS actions in attacking Education Minister • CARPET Elizabeth Witmer, after inviting her to WINTER • UPHOLSTERY speak at their conference. Whatever support people had for $ LEATHER SPECIAL • & FRAMED WINDOWS the teachers was blown by their stupid actions. Expires 6989 • BLINDS MARCH 31/03 SOFA ¥ CHAIR BOUQUETS to the region's transportation department for a 905-726-8129 replacement program to switch traffic lights Quality work, prompt response. FINANCING from incandescent lamps to light emitting diode PJ’S CARPET CLEANING &RESTORATION lamps. Your upholstery needs a specialist’s care! AVAILABLE AUTHORIZED DEALER Like a good neighbour, State Farm is there. Lights with Style! PETER VIRTANEN, CLU Traditional/Modern, 220 Industrial Pkwy S. Unit 37 Indoor/Outdoor, (Across from Aurora Hydro) Repairs, Shades, Fans, Aurora, ON Bulbs, Home Decor 13130 Yonge Street, Oak Ridges 905-727-8400 (across from McDonalds) 905 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company * Canadian Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario 773-9989 AURORAN, Week of March 18, 2003 - 4

Poor Richard

Narrow line should not be crossed

Councillors walk a narrow line, As a balance they try to keep, Between policy and administration, And not letting the two meet. -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

When a member of council is first elected there is often a mistaken idea as to the role and the authority of a councillor. Some believe they were elected to run all aspects of the municipality with a "hands on" approach. It can often be a difficult lesson to learn that, as coun- cillors, they have very little individual authority, not much more than they had as citizens, except they have Some time ago, the Auroran, in the column Rumours and Rumblings, asked about the soapbox derbies that used a vote in the decision-making process. to be held regularly in Aurora. Some doubted it, but Heather McKenzie had proof they once were a reality. Here's It is only council as a corporate body that can make her son, Gary, in 1961 or 1962, preparing for a race, and, in the inset, achieving success on the Tyler Street race- track. Wheels on his soapbox came from a baby carriage and the steering mechanism was a work of art. A wood- decisions and unless they can convince a majority of en ramp was constructed near Yonge Street, to get the racers swiftly down the course, which ended in the council members to support their pet project, the one Temperance Street area. they promised before the election, it won't be imple- mented. Municipal politicians must learn and accept their Letters to the editor responsibility to set policy and at the same time ensure the proper machinery is in place to carry out the policy. One of the major problems often experienced in a Who is listening to us, municipality occurs when politicians believe they are the administrators of the municipality and start interfering with staff in the carrying out of their responsibilities. Councillors are the policy making body and should ensure the policy is carried out but that doesn't mean reader wants to know becoming involved with the staff responsible for carry- ing out that policy. To the editor, rently working, I had to bring a We are already having a lot I am waiting for an answer, When I first ran for Mayor of Aurora in 1969, I was letter of employment from my of problems with the high rate but not from other people like employed at Queen's Park with the Ministry of Trade What's the matter with you, employer, the job description, of immigration and the poor me, from our elected politi- and Industry. Canada? my University Diploma, and infrastructure. cians, the local ones, the One of the comments made at the time by a citizen This what I'm asking myself my marks. Toronto and the GTA needs municipal ones, from whoev- was that as I worked in Toronto I wouldn't be available if when I watch the news. All of those don't matter any- more roads, more buses, er is still listening. there was a sewer break. What do I see? Images from more? more trains, more hospitals, Am I going to get an My response was that I didn't intend to look at every the US-Canada border, and Why did I have to pay the more schools…the list goes answer? I doubt it. sewer break, even if I was in Aurora, as I wouldn't know it's almost unbelievable! processing fee of $1,500 on and on. what to do and would only get in the way of the town's Thousands of people are Canadian? It would have There are already too many Fiona Stephenson experienced staff who knew what to do. fleeing from the United been much cheaper for me of us for the existing infra- Aurora Council sets policy; staff members carry it out. States, because their work just to show up at the structure. Usually when a policy issue comes before council, permits expire, or maybe they Canadian border and say: Not to mention that the job staff prepares a background paper on the basis of avail- never had a work permit, and "Let me in, because I have market is not in very good able information and do not, or should not, include polit- they all have been advised to European experience! ". condition, and the unemploy- “Aurora’s community newspaper” ical or other considerations. That's the role of elected leave the country. Our government in its greed ment is rising. councillors. But instead of going back to for money is getting insane. I live in Aurora and I work in Published weekly by The I can remember an occasion back in 1971 during the their countries, they just come They think only how to make downtown Toronto. Auroran Publications Inc. At 75 Mary Street, term of the first regional councillor. Denne Bosworth to Canada. more money in a short term, Every day, it takes me more Aurora, L4G 1G3 was York Region's Commissioner of Engineering and I I first thought that maybe and then just leave, and let than one hour and a half to was a member of the engineering committee. they do have Canadian citi- the others deal with the mess get to work and another one Owner & Publisher Rosemary Schumaker Denne's reports were among the best I have ever zenship, so that's why they that they've created. We are hour and a half to come back. Editorial seen. They included all the information in such a clear are coming to Canada. going to suffer all the conse- It's the same if I drive or if I Ron Wallace way that it was very easy to understand the problem But surprise, they don't! So, quences, us, the ordinary take the GO train. Dick Illingworth Photography and the various options presented to resolve the issue. why are they allowed to enter Canadians. The same unbearable situa- Naomi Tobin At one meeting and I've forgotten the issue now, but for Canada without a legal docu- tion is happening in the Health Display Advertising political reasons, the committee rejected Denne's ment? What kind of country Care system. Yes, we have it Bob Ince Singers Kathy Bitove report. are we? Are we still one of the free, but I am not able to get Production After the meeting I met with Denne and said how sorry G7 countries, or have we any family doctor. All are very- Cynthia Proctor I was about the action taken after he had worked so become suddenly a third- busy, and they don't accept hard preparing the report. world country? respond new patients. All Departments 905-727-3300 I've never forgotten his reply. He said it was his job to Those persons don't have To the editor, What about the big lines at Facsimile Machine provide the best professional advice he could, and not Canadian citizenship, or emergency rooms? You can 905-727-2620 allow personal or political considerations to be included, Canadian Visas, but the Thanks so much for find- die in there before someone E-Mail otherwise he was not providing a professional opinion. Canadian officials decided to ing space in the Auroran for gets the time to look at you. Advertising Department At the end of our conversation, he said: "If it makes you let them in because they have our recent search for new I am sure that our politicians [email protected] feel any better, I agree with the decision you made. But North American experience! members for the Upper do not have our daily prob- Editorial Department Canada Chordsmen. [email protected] I would no longer be a professional if I let my personal Wow, now the next question lems. We are just regular peo- Today, as a result, we had opinion colour the facts". is what kind of North four serious inquiries. ple, with ordinary lives. Editorial policy American experience? I am sure that they don't Opinions expressed by colum- It is the responsibility of the elected representative to Without support like this, nists, contributors and letter writers consider the staff report, along with his or her research What if some of those per- our goals are hard to reach. have to drive in rush hour, or are not necessarily those of the and knowledge, plus political considerations for the sons are convicted, or are We would appreciate as to wait next to their sick child Auroran. Letters must include name and phone number, municipality as a whole and vote accordingly and be possible terrorists, or are run- many repeats as possible in emergency rooms, not although number will not be pub- prepared to ride or fall on that decision. ning from the American justice over the next several being able to do anything. lished. Names may be withheld Sitting on council is not just a case of reading and vot- system? weeks as we endeavour to I am sure that they get a lot assuming a compelling reason to expand the ranks of the do so. Letters may be edited or ing on staff reports. It's a case of getting out and doing What about the long process of money from taxes, from Upper Canada Chordsmen. refused. All contents protected by some research on your own, such as visiting the site, that I had to go through in immigration, from all new copyright. order to get my Canadian invented privatization. Advertising policy talking to people, checking with a councillor on another Dave McCaffrey, Publisher is not liable for slight municipality and becoming fully familiar with the issue, Visa? Vocal Coach But what about us? Who is changes or typographical errors so that when you vote, you can do so with confidence. I had to bring all kind of doc- Upper Canada representing us, who is listen- that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. Disputes must be It's a narrow line between policy-making and adminis- uments, stating that I haven't Chordsmen ing to us, who cares about us brought to the attention of the pub- tration and neither side should cross it. been convicted, that I am cur- 905-868-8280 anymore? lisher prior to the following edition. AURORAN, Week of March 18, 2002 -5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

Flashing house lights make you easy to find More than two years ago, I attended an Aurora Chamber of Commerce 'Business After Hours' at Alutron Modules Inc. Alutron is based in Aurora and is an ISO 9001 certified company that designs and manufactures state-of-the-art electrical/electronic control assemblies. In 2001, Alutron was named 'Business of the Year' at the Annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Subsequently, a sister company, Permaglo Lighting Inc., was formed to manufacture state of the art lighting prod- ucts. At the 'Business After Hours' function, we were shown and had demonstrated various electronic assemblies, which will be manufactured by Permaglo Lighting Inc., that were ideal for the energy-conscious consumer. In one case, an innovative night-light, Wayfinder 24/7, fits behind a double wall plug in a hallway or bedroom. Letters to the editor In addition to maintaining the full use of the double plug, a soft amber light is directed towards the floor. This electri- cal night light also has a life expectancy of more than 10 years and consumes only one-fifth of a watt of electricity. The light source does not generate any heat and, unlike We won't run out glass bulbs, cannot be broken or damaged. I acquired one of these night-lights and can attest to the facts above as it is still going strong in a hallway where I personally installed it. Another leading edge product that is made in the Alutron/Permaglo facility is the 'WayFinder911' illuminated of eggs this year house number. As I serve on the Region of York's 911 committee, I was To the editor, more than 5,000 eggs April 19, with crafts charge. If parents of particularly interested in this product after hearing stories of and with the 400 chil- between noon and 1 the older children want firefighters, police and ambulance personnel on their way The Pathfinders and dren who attended, we pm, and the Easter to accompany their to an emergency call being unable to locate the home. Junior Leaders of the ended up running out Egg Hunt starting at 1 children into their des- In many cases, this delay can mean the difference Girl Guides of Canada, of eggs. p.m. ignated area, they will between life and death. Aurora South District, We have ordered It will be held at the be charged admission. The 'Wayfinder 911' addresses this difficulty by providing are fundraising for more than 9,000 eggs Leisure Complex base- Parents may either ease of home identification. their trip this summer this year through ball diamonds on the pre-register at the The 'Wayfinder 911' is available as a standard illuminated (July 5-13) to Prince Ventura Fine Foods. north end of the prop- Leisure Complex or address number or with an emergency locator feature. Edward Island (eight Ventura sponsored us erty. The cost is $3 per register on that day. Both types are available with either a brass or nickel girls and three Guiders last year with a dona- child. There will be special trimmed frame and with provision for up to three numbers - four to six digit addresses can be accommodated but are are going). tion of 1,500 eggs and We will have two eggs hidden as well custom ordered. We ran the Easter are continuing their areas set up - one for that children can turn The numbers are backlit and electrified through a normal Egg Hunt for the Town support with the same children aged 2 to 5, in for prizes and the plug-in wall adapter. last year and it was donation this year. and the second for Easter Bunny will be Ultra-bright LED amber lights never need replacing and, such a success Julie We wanted to make children aged 6 to10. there. Great opportuni- like the nightlights, use much less power than an average Geering has asked us sure there was no Parents of children ty for photos or videos. incandescent bulb. to take it on again this chance of running out under 5 may accompa- A wireless transmitter located in the home activates the year. of eggs this year! ny their children into Kate Harvie Wayfinder 911 with the emergency locator feature. It is Last year we hid The date is Saturday, the hunt area at no Fundraising Chair connected to an electrical outlet and a standard phone jack. This device is preprogrammed to sense when 911 is dialed and activates the address sign to change to flashing . Hospital staff second to none This process can be activated from any phone in the house that is connected through the house phone system To the editor, Centre in Newmarket. York zone" conditions, consider- sure I went home informed, (but not an independent cell phone). County Hospital, if you ing all the construction going are all angels in my book. The outside flashing red illuminated address numbers can Normally, the publisher remember those days. on, absolutely everyone I My care was extraordinary act as a signal to neighbours to alert them to an emergency does not write a letter to the I cannot say enough about came in contact with, the and so were the people who as well as assisting emergency responders such as the fire, editor, but in this case I am the care I received. people who took care of all provided it. police or ambulance. willing to make an excep- There is nothing I can think my pre-op tests, those who God Bless You All. There is a reset button that will deactivate the flashing light tion. of that they could have done admitted me, those who at any time. Both styles would be of immense value to Recently, I had surgery at better. took care of me post-op and Rosemary Schumaker emergency personnel. Southlake Regional Health In spite of working in "war- those who took care to make Aurora As I am learning from my experience as a member of the 911 committee at the Region, I have come to the conclu- sion that we can't do enough to protect and to prepare our- Reader likes mayor's 'mug' in paper selves for an emergency. To the editor, town, and to see their about. Tim Jones was awarded House address numbers should be clear and highly visi- mayor's face. And, by the way, Rose the medal for the same ble in front of our homes for emergency responders to read. I would just like to com- If the seeing the Mayor's Rank, the column which reason as Ben Kestein. I am also aware of people putting their address numbers ment about a Letter to the "mug" was the biggest you say no one reads, the Because he cares. on the backs of their houses, as well as the front. This addi- Editor sent in by Derk problem facing the world mayor's report, is written tional insurance may assist the neighbours behind to lend Pierik regarding the today, we sure wouldn't by another Queen's Heather Sinclair assistance in an emergency situation and provide critical Mayor's "mug" always have much to worry Jubilee Medal winner. former Aurora resident information to the 911 dispatch when calling in the emer- being in the paper. gency. Mayor Tim Jones is The purpose of this column is simply to raise awareness reporting to the public on A new holiday for Canada? of having your homes clearly identified from the street. a weekly basis through his To the editor, cal news lately? was a test, we passed There may be other similar products on the market that column in the Auroran. Has the United States with flying colours. are worth investigating, however at this point, I am only There are so many "out Re: March 4 Auroran finally gobbled up Canada? 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While on the boisterous Stouffville crowd. penalty box, but they managed ice, he used his stick to bat the But it wasn't a cakewalk for to fight off both penalties and puck to a charging Jordan the victors, who fought back began to battle back at even Brenner for the game winning from a 2-1 series deficit last strength. goal. week, to record three wins in a With nine minutes to go in the "Brenner's a hard working row, including Sunday's 5-4 period, Sam Skwarchuk guy, he's always going to the squeaker to salt the series scored a Tiger power play net. I knew I drew two guys away. goal. Skwarchuk just recently towards me, I just threw the By running off three straight returned to the lineup after puck towards the net. I didn't victories, the Tigers won the being out with a foot injury. He really see (Brenner)." best-of-seven series 4-2, and flew in and found the rebound So the Aurora Tigers retain now await the winners of the Tigers celebrate Sunday victory for Aurora's first goal. their Northern Division title and Western Division. The Tigers tied the game with march on to the fourth round to Sunday's squeaker proved Aurora played smart defense "I just think we worked a Will Wellman one-timer goal. 58 seconds left in the second. face either Milton or that Aurora did not want to face to pull out the 5-4 win. extremely hard tonight," said Though Aurora put 11 men in Justin Olden finished a beauti- Georgetown. Brenner has no a seventh game in the series. If "They played great," Brenner Tiger winger Matt Christie. the box in the second period, ful triangle pass from Kyle preference. Aurora had any hopes of finish- said. "They're a young, tough A save by Andreoff caused a they managed to fight off every Aitken and Matt Christie. "We've never really seen ing off the Spirit, they knew they team and they got two wins couple of Tiger rebounds, and penalty. Aurora's forechecking, Aurora happened to celebrate those two teams, but we've had to work hard from the start against us. They played us as the puck laid in front of the tough defense and some the goal right in front of the had scouts watching them. We and hold nothing back. hard right to the end." sprawled goaltender, Christie gutsy efforts contributed to the Spirit bench. That led to think we're the best team in the "We played well the last two The first of the three victories swooped in for his second goal limited Stouffville opportuni- punches being thrown and a league and we'll accept any games, we had to come in here came last Thursday night in of the game. ties. couple of ten-minute miscon- challengers." and just keep it simple. Any Stouffville. It seemed all of But like the first goal, a pre- Aurora's sixth goal came on a time you go into the opposi- Stouffville turned out for Game ceding Tiger penalty led to a Derek Doucette point shot. tion's rink, you gotta keep it Four. With the Spirit leading Stouffville power play answer. The Tigers regained the simple," said Tiger gunner the series 2-1, a lineup out to "We had a talk before the series lead with a come-from- Find Out What your Jordan Brenner. the parking lot and loads of game, a couple guys stood up behind 3-2 Game Five victory The Tigers realized the impor- excitement were featured in and said we gotta stay out of Friday in Aurora. Home is Worth On-Line tance of the game and pres- the game. the box," Christie said. 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Bianchi 1A) PERMANENT PRESS PRINTING 4 LAURION & ASSOCIATES 6 (Mathieu Fowles Atom A (0) vs Innisfil (5) (Christopher Burns 1G,1A Ryan Logue 1G Taylor 4G,1A Colin Hullah 1G,2A Josh Livingstone 1G Buxton 1G Andrew Wilkins 1G,1A Casey Van Ry Mike Pierce 2A Mackenzie Kemp 1AAJ Underwood Atom AA (1) vs Ajax (2) Board of Directors 1A Jonathan Magill 1A Matthew Symington 1A 1A) LOCKLEY STAINLESS 3 (Lenny Richardson Dillon Cappell 1G Kevin Zacharuk 1A. A number of key positions on the AMHA Board of Scott Loney 1A) 1G,1A Jesse Kervin 1G Kevin Parry 1G Sean Perry Directors need to be filled for the 2003/04 season. 1A) Atom AA (3) vs Ajax (4) These positions will be voted upon at the AGM. AURORA CANADIAN TIRE 5 (Michael Hay 3G Jordan Tripp 2G Spencer Arkell 1G Max Lerner Please see the AMHA web site for further details. Tom Gibson 2G Benjamin Slimkowich 2A David DGN MARKETING SERVICES LTD. 6 (Braden 1A Dillon Cappell 1A Yates 1A Sean Deakin 1A Spenser Freeland 1A) Simmonds 3G,2A Taylor Hayworth 2G,1A Drew 2003 - 04 Registration FRESH WATER INDUSTRIES BOTTLED WATER Hurlburt 1G,1A Kevin Lower 1A David Hamilton Atom AA (1) vs Ajax (2) 1A) LOCKLEY STAINLESS 2 (Lenny Richardson Derrick Hamner 1G, Paul Keilty 1G, Louis Registration for current members of the AMHA, 4 (Michael Seymour 2G Aaron Macdonald 1G YSE or Opti for the 2003/04 AMHA season will take 2G Chris Hartley 1A Paul Aihoshi 1A Michael Lamanna 1A, Justin Brown 1A Adrian Clark 1G Kyle Ford 1A Nizaam Rehman place on Sunday April 6, Monday April 7 and Bishop 1A Sean Perry 1A) 1A) Sunday April 13. See the AMHA web site for details. Minor Bantam AA (2) vs Oshawa (3) COLL AUDIO & ACCURATE ELECTRICAL 5 PHILADELPHIA STAINLESS 1 (Forfeit) AMERI- Michael Osuszek 1G,1A Chris Blom 1G Tyler CAN STAINLESS 0 (Steven Foss 2G Jay Finch 2G Colin Moffatt 1G 2A Pettes 1A Matt Boyd 1A Neil Kileeg 1A Coming Events Brendon Harrington 3A Marshall McQuillan 1A) EUROPEAN STEEL 2 (C.J. Melichercik 1G 1A ASA ALLOYS 7 (Tyler Forget 3G,1A Kevin Minor Bantam AA (5) vs Oshawa (4) House League Banquet Mar 29/30, 2003 Connor Sands 1G A. J. Ciccarelli 1A) Mitchell 2G Kevin Meek 1G,1A Mike Reynolds Connor O'Grady 1G,1A Matt Boyd 1G,1A Mike 1G,2A Adam Contois 3A Victor Abrich 2A) Pantalone 1G,1A Chris Blom 1G,1A Harrison Rep Banquets Apr 26, 2003 Peewee FIDELITY STAINLESS 2 (David McKay 1G Jesse Jones Annual General Meeting Tues May 6, 2003 ATLAS SPECIALTY STEELS 7 (Steven Logue 1G Teel 1G Brandon Parsons 1A) 1G,1A Kevin Shetler 2A Tyler Virgoe 1A Dylan Brennan 4G,2A Zack Ashfield 1G,2A Joseph Smith 1G Mohammed Akbar 2A Chris Porter 1A Tournaments Minor Bantam AA (4) vs Oshawa (1) House League Final Weekend Ethan Collins 1A) CHEVALIER CHRYSLER 1 Bantam Kevin Shetler 1G,1A Aaron Mansbridge 2G The House League Schedule for the final weekend is (Scott Gray 1G Robert Gunning 1A) AURORA OPTICAL 4 ( Rob Juffs 2G Chris Govan Connor O'Grady 1G Tyler Pettes 1A Neil Kileeg now available on the AMHA web site. 2A Mike Smyth 1G Jesse Eikelund 1G Spencer 1A Ryan Fennell 1A Harrison Jones 1A Mike Perry 1A John Epworth 1A) Georgina 1 Pantalone 1A D-MAC FURNITURE 2 (Bradley Juffs 1G Adam AHPA Used Hockey Equipment Sale McNellis 1G Ryan Van Winckle 1A Matthew The annual AHPA Used Hockey Equipment Sale will Bantam AA (3) vs Newmarket (6) Holland 1A) ATLAS SPECIALTY STEELS 1 be held from 8:30AM to Noon on Saturday House League Playoff Standings (Dylan Brennan 1G) Andrew Welch 1G Adam Hankins 1G,1A Peter September 13, 2003 in the ACC1 Auditorium. The House League Standings to date are available McNeil Equipment drop off dates are 7PM to 9PM on AURORA CABLE INTERNET 2 (Fraser Kegel 2G on the AMHA web site. 1G,1A Michael White 1A Thursday Sept 11 and Friday Sept 12 in the lobby of Nick Campoli 1A Patrick McMurray 1A Joe ACC1. AURORAN, Week of March 18, 2003 - 11 RUMOURS & RUMBLINGS New Year's Day in Aurora back in 1886

In 1886 New Year's Day in Aurora was reported as being renovated. Staff advised that the Dog Licensing and Poultry quietly spent by the residents. (ED. NOTE - Okay, Dick, but let's be sure it is the bell off Protection Act didn't mention leashes, but said the dog The old habit of the gentlemen of the town making several that first train. Many believe it isn't.) owner must keep his animal under control. calls and drinking as much wine and spirits as possible It was suggested that if council members were concerned seemed to be dying out. SOME PROBLEMS NEVER CHANGE about dogs roaming at large, they should lay a charge A large number of young people patronized the roller rink under the legislation and leave it up to the owner to prove located on Machell Avenue on the site of today's Parkview In December, 1978, town council had to put a leash on its to the court his dog was under control. apartments. dog control bylaw. The issue of dogs on leashes was a hot one at the time Others visited Baldwin's Pond, at what is now the foot of Due to citizen complaints, then as now, council was con- with some residents and council members arguing that Hillview Road, and skated to the music of the Silver Cornet sidering a bylaw prohibiting dog owners from taking their many unleashed dogs didn't cause a problem, as they were Band. dogs for a walk without a leash. obedient and stayed by their master's side. A 1987 WISH LIST In December, 1986, the Mayors of York Region were asked Sell Your Home for their wish list for 1987. Aurora's Mayor John West wished for rental accommodation to be built on Yonge Street and the completion of a second housing co-op. without an Agent! He asked to see "a second parking lot built behind the stores on the east side of Yonge Street, like the one built on visit: the west in 1966 to alleviate Yonge Street traffic jams caused by parked cars". www.SellWithNoRealtor.com The completion of the Industrial Parkway to the St. John's ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. Sideroad should act as a bypass to Yonge Street and he wished for more industrial lands to be rezoned, following the success of the three town-owned industrial parks.

WHEN AURORA CELEBRATED OKTOBERFEST

Back in 1987 Aurora had a very active Kiwanis Club. For the previous 10 years the club sponsored the Summer Oktoberfest and hosted another successful event at the Summer Community Centre on September 19, 1987. The band they had in 1977, the Remnants, who play all German Oktoberfest music, returned for the 1987 event. The proceeds went to the Family Leisure Complex and iiss CCoommiinngg Whipper Billy Watson Catscan Fund. Advertise your company’s When the Kiwanis Club dissolved through lack of member- summer programs in the ship, Oktoberfest disappeared with the club and both were sadly missed. Auroran’s AURORA POETS MAKE THE HEADLINES Summer Camp Reflection on life was the main thrust of two Aurora poets Summer Camp who won awards in 1981 in a creative contest. Aurora writer Sharon Crawford placed second and free- Activity Guide lance writer Beverley Seabrook Steven received an hon- ourable mention in the contest sponsored by Phoenix Rising Magazine. The magazine was a Canada-wide quarterly geared towards psychiatric patients and prison inmates. Steven said her poetry spanned 10 years and is a reflection on life. Book your Crawford's poetry picks at some of the downers in life and admitted that when depressed, she was more prolific in space poetry writing. now! LET'S MOVE THE BELL

Back in 1985 Aurora resident Lou Pinkerton expressed concern that the bell from the first train to arrive in Aurora Appearing in our back in 1853 wasn't more visible. It was located in front of th the old library on Victoria Street, fenced in and not very vis- April 8 issue ible. Call the Auroran at: Let's move the historic bell to the Yonge Street entrance to the new library, or better still why not give it a prominent place at the old Church Street School, now that it is being 990055--772277--33330000

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3 Winners in each Category

• 5 and under • 6 and 7 years old • 8 to 10 years old • 11 and 12 years old Prizes Gift Certificates

Winners to be drawn Friday, March 21, 2003

Coloured pictures may be dropped off at: • Creative Colours • Sparkle Pharmacy • Fabulous Flicks

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