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Vol. 4 No. 34 Week of June 15, 2004 905-727-3300 Building approved... Election heats up There's a happy group of people a lengthy debate and an 8-1 vote representing the seniors’ build- in Aurora today. to approve the facility at a cost ing committee. They're senior citizens, and not to exceed $3.6 million, even She said the seniors now have they're getting a new home. though they're unsure of where a membership of more than Last week Aurora Council final- the additional half-million dollars 1,000 and asked council ly committed to building a one- was to be found. members to make the centre a storey, 14,000 square foot new Originally, the proposal was reality. seniors’ centre on town-owned estimated to cost $3.1 million. A fundraising committee has property south of the town hall. The debate started with a pre- been established to meet a Council agreement came after sentation by Lydia Schuster, Please see page 11 ...but towers aren’t

Hydro lines, houses and people A public notice about the meet- The notice pointed out that the apparently don't mix if the crowd ing was distributed by concerned proposed change was to replace in Aurora's council chambers last citizens during the recent street existing 80 foot towers with 135 week was any indication. festival, organized by Richard foot towers in residential areas More than 250 residents Johnson, whose property backs carrying 230 KV double circuit jammed the room to hear a pre- onto the transmission corridor. Please see page 7 sentation by Hydro One about a proposed hydro transmission line to replace the existing line in east July First committee Aurora. No one favoured it. And their efforts may have been about ready to party worth it. Hydro One reps said they would Aurora's Special Events is currently working to organize have another look at the project. Committee was late getting orga- the July First Parade, and things The public meeting was nized this year, and members are are beginning to come together. arranged by Aurora Deputy- scrambling to put together activi- A couple of bands have been Mayor Phyllis Morris who also ties for the annual July First party. booked and float applications are made sure Hydro One officials With the 35th annual party only arriving daily. were in attendance. three weeks away, the committee "The town's committees were late being organized this year," Special Events Chairman Ron Wallace said. "We want to make Briefly sure all the July First activities are in place this year and, so far, we appear to be on schedule." Highlights of the two-day event, All-Candidates’ Meeting in addition to the parade, include Town Park activities Wednesday, An all-candidates’ meeting for federal contenders in the new riding of June 30, plus entertainment and Newmarket-Aurora will be held Wednesday, June 16, in the council games in Lambert Willson Park, chambers of the Aurora Municipal Building. adjacent to the Leisure Complex All five candidates seeking election in Newmarket-Aurora are expect- Thursday, July 1. Crowds June 30 will be enter- ed to attend. With the federal election only two weeks away, things are tained by the Fab Four while the The debate begins at 7.30 p.m. and is being organized by Aurora heating up in the Newmarket-Aurora riding. Conservative Councillor John West. Hip Kings will play July 1 from Party of Canada leader Stephen Harper, top photo cen- noon to 4 p.m. at the beer garden. Usual activities, such as the tre, was in Aurora last week for a rally, attended by Bird liked it here Horseshoe Tournament and heli- Aurora’s Bob Callow who is running in the Markham-Oak copter rides, are scheduled and Ridges riding, left, and Belinda Stronach, seeking the During the ceremony to reflect on the 60th anniversary of D-Day held set to go. Newmarket-Aurora nod, next to Harper. Below, Stronach in the Graystone’s Restaurant parking lot during Street Festival activities The July First Parade will begin makes final adjustments prior to appearing on Canada last week, 60 doves were released into the air. at the St. Andrew's Shopping AM with host Beverley Thompson, a show that was Fifty-nine of them went home. One stayed. Plaza, Yonge and Orchard shown live from the Aurora train station Thursday The dove, obviously in love with Aurora, hung around the exterior of the Heights Drive at 10 a.m. and head morning. Also appearing on the show were Martha Hall Graystone’s all week, electing not to make the trip back to his perma- south to Murray Drive. Findlay, bottom left, representing the Liberals, and nent home near Lake Ontario in Toronto. If you wish to enter a float in the Progressive Canadian candidate Dorian Baxter of Spokesmen for White Wings Worldwide, which provided the birds, said parade, you have until June 25 to Newmarket. An all-candidates’ meeting for Newmarket- the lagger was almost a newborn and still had not mastered the submit your application. A blank Aurora is scheduled at the Aurora Town Hall Wednesday “homing” art. application form is included in this night. It has since been captured and will obviously be sent to obedience week's Auroran on Page 14 for Auroran photos by David Falconer and Ron Wallace school. your convenience. SMALL BUFFET BAR STOOLS SAVE BARRONS 40% YOUR #1 CHOICE FOR FURNISHINGS AND GIFTS STORE WOW! $345 14800 Yonge St., Aurora Shopping Centre, 905-841-5454 $95 Sugg. Retail Sugg. Retail $570 $149 WAREHOUSE SALE 24” or 29” W-38” D-16” IN STOCK NOW H-29” Thurs. June 17, Fri, June 18, 11 am to 6 pm & Sat. June 19, 10am to 5pm GREAT FOR BAR IN STOCK NOW OR KITCHEN WAREHOUSE HUNDREDS OF FANTASTIC BARGAINS SAVE 30% to 50% OR Unit 14, 40 Engelhard Dr., Aurora (905) 751-0533 11 WeekWeek OnlyOnly 12 DIFFERENT CABINETS STORE N.W. Corner at Industrial Pkwy. South 2 - AURORAN, Week of June 15, 2004 COMING EVENTS IN AURORA

CONTINUING $69 for members and $74 for non-members. Phone 905-727-2816 JULY 28 Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each month to reserve. Concert In The Park: Dick Smith and Syncona. Town Park. 7-9 p.m. at The Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7:30. For fur- JULY 11 weather permitting. ther information contact Bob Butler at [email protected] or Merlin’s Hollow Gardens Open House. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 181 Centre AUGUST 4 905-713-3314. Crescent. North of Centre Street, east of the railway tracks. Concert In The Park: Erick Traplin, children’s entertainer. Town * * * * * * * * Park 7-9 p.m. weather permitting. Entrepreneurs. Network marketing is available in Aurora. Aurora- Garden Tour, hosted by the Aurora Garden and Horticultural AUGUST 11 Business.com meets Wednesdays at 7.15 a.m. Group meets at Society. Visit nine gardens between noon and 5 p.m., including a Concert In The Park: Bennie & The Jets.Town Park 7-9 p.m. weath- Timberlane on Vandorf Sideroad east of Yonge. Contact John zen retreat, a Trumpeter Swan habitat and traditional perennial er permitting. Patterson at 905-727-1941. gardens. Tickets, at $10, available at Black Forest Nurseries, * * * * Flowers By Terry, and Mary’s Flower Shop. Helping Hands: Gently used clothing for women and children, at JULY 14 Tr inity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, every Monday, Concert In The Park: The Toronto All-Star Big Band. Town Park. Wednesday & Friday 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. For more information, call 7-9 p.m. weather permitting. Thomas B. McPherson 905-727-6101. JULY 14 and 21 * * * * Enjoy tea on the verandah of Hillary House with family and friends Colin A. Brown Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Trinity Anglican from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 which includes a tour of the house. Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. No reservations required. If the weather doesn't cooperate tea will John T. Kalm * * * * be served in the ballroom. Also on August 11 and 18. Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corps camping, canoeing, first JULY 21 aid, orienteering in two to six week camps for males & females 12 to Concert In The Park: Chicago Tribute Band. Town Park. 7-9 p.m. 18. Call 905-726-8600. weather permitting. Thomas McPherson & Associates * * * * JULY 27 Law Firm Co-Dependents Anonymous, every Tuesday, Aurora United Seniors visit the historic village of Port Perry, the Great Blue Heron Church, 15186 Yonge Street, Aurora. 7.30 p.m. Casino and then cruise Lake Scugog. Call 905-727-2816 to regis- T: 905-727-3151 • F: 905-841-4395 * * * * ter. During the month of June the Skylight Gallery in the Aurora Town Hall will feature the artwork of Nancy Newman. Regular viewing hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Reception HOME OF THE WEEK from 7 to 9 p.m. on June 15th. JUNE 18 Deadline for applications by individuals and organizations for the Aurora Arts and Culture Fund. Applications should be in the form of a letter outlining the nature and general activities of the individual or group plus the specific use to be made of the grant. Submit to the Town Hall. JUNE 19 Aurora Legion Ladies Auxiliary Yard Sale. 58 Centre Street, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine. * * * * Aurora Historical Society bus tour to view Ruthven Park, a country estate near Cayuga on the Grand River. Like Hillary House, Ruthven Park is a National Historic Site. All-inclusive cost is $45. Call 905- 727-8991 to register. * * * * Howard Johnson Aurora presents Yuk Yuks on Tour and Dinner Theatre for a Father's Day Celebration. Call 905-727-1312. $389,000 JUNE 19-20 Art exhibit open house. 89 Temperance Street, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Marilyn Redvers CHARM ABOUNDS IN THIS LOVELY HOME! Featuring the work of Judy Sherman, Jim Watson and Ester Griffith. Wonderful red brick on fabulous tree-lined street in the heart of town! Beautiful wood trim! Third floor JUNE 25 loft! Self-contained 1-bedroom apartment! Great location...walk to GO train, Yonge, park! Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic, Aurora Town Hall. JUNE 26 It's Litter Pick-Up Day in Aurora. On April 24th the first of four litter Other GREAT HOMES pick-up days, volunteers picked up 2.7 tons of litter and roadside debris. Info Aurora is assisting the town and assigning residents to "hot-spot" areas. Call 905-727-3123 extension 4104 for details. Garbage bags and gloves are available. JUNE 29 Aurora Seniors visit the Canadian Automotive Museum to view his- toric and famous cars and then visit Cullen Gardens. Call 905-727- 2816 to register. * * * * Join the Yellow Brick House Charity Golf Tournament at Silver Lakes Golf and Country Club for a day of golf, lunch, cocktails, din- $319,500 ner and an auction. 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Inc. Phone (905) 727-7048 aurora email: [email protected] AURORAN, Week of June 15, 2004 - 3 Aurora Pathway of Peace has sister in Scarborough The Yellow Brick House George Street, called Of its $2.5 million annual Pathway of Peace cele- Reta’s Place, and a operation budget, the shel- brates its fourth anniversary multi-cultural outreach ter must raise $650,000 of Thursday at the park on the office and counselling this through community corner of Wellington and centre in Thornhill. support. Temperance, and officials will use the event to announce a second path- way. A sister women’s shelter to YBH, Julliette’s Place, in Scarborough, will be the location for the second pathway, and JP Executive Director Margaret Haynes will be on hand at the cere- mony Thursday. Street She will join Aurora Mayor Tim Jones, staff from both women’s shelters, donors WINNERS!! and supporters of the pro- Festival $250 ject for the event scheduled 000 for 11 a.m. $$225500..0 The Aurora pathway was gift certificate officially opened by then Brenda Walker, Ontario Lieutenant Gift Certificate Governor Hilary Weston in Aurora the year 2000, with the idea Two Hundred Fifty Dollars that the pathway would develop into an international EUROPEAN DELI network of community initia- DELIGHT KODAK IMAGE CENTRE tives to raise money for and create awareness of the NNOOWW OOPPEENN issue of violence against June, July & August women and children. OUTDOOR PATIO DIGITAL PRINTS The Aurora path has gen- Graystones Greek Salad BBQ Friday and erated about $120,000 in Saturday 4 - 7 p.m. revenue to date for the Yellow Brick House. Chicken-Vegetables Stir Fry Corn BBQ & low fat (new taste) coleslaw Staples’ Only 25c ea. The Pathway of Peace has Only 225 cents5 each c ea. OR been built through the cen- Beef BBQ tre of Temperance Park, just Salisbury Steak with & low fat (Asia style) coleslaw operator chair Excellent quality west of Aurora’s busy Yonge mushroom sauce Wing BBQ Karen Fulton, 905-726-4243 and Wellington intersection. OR & low fat coleslaw Bricks for the path are sold Aurora at various prices, from $25 Crisp Fried Shrimps with red linguine for families or individuals up AURORA DRY to $1,000 for corporations. OR NOT JUST CARDS BARRONS Celebrating its 25th CLEANERS anniversary this year, Yellow Schnitzel on Focaccia Brick House was founded in with fries No tax coupon Hemming $5 1978 and has been located valid to June 28/04 (with this coupon) $ and up in Aurora at Wellington and Lemon & Raspberry Sorbet Coupon valid Pants 5 Victoria since 1982. Need a gift... at Aurora store only (waist in/out) It is a 21-bed shelter for $ and up $ 95 Choose from ✁

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Poor Richard Reconsideration of council motions is nothing new

Rules are set to be a guide, Much like traffic laws; Councillors try to bend them, If their arguments have flaws! -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

Reintroducing a controversial issue once decided by council without a motion of reconsideration is nothing new for Aurora councillors. In spite of the rules and regulations set out in council's procedural bylaw, the practice has been prevalent over the years. The purpose of any council meeting is to ascertain the From Aurora's Shirley Thompson comes this little gem, the class (we don't know what grade) from opinion of members of council on a specific issue and to make an intelligent decision. Room 7 at the Aurora Public School, better known today as the Church Street School. The photo was To arrive at the decision, discussion is necessary, but taken September 9, 1931. In the front row are Don Lawson, Frank Anderson, Alvin Leader and two order must exist and that's the purpose of the procedural unidentified students. Second row, left to right, Edwin Simpson, Tommy Trent, Ancen Gilbert, Glenn bylaw. Murray, Douglas Nisbet, Russel Birchard, Kenneth Harmon, Russell Clubine and Ivan Markle.Third row, If memory is correct, the town's original procedural bylaw left to right, Doris McCallum, Ruth Flintoff, Gladys Stone, Miriam Bolton, Joyce Bird, Gerald Cox, Fred was registered as "Bylaw 0" and it must have been adopt- Bray, Bill Thompson, Vaughan Williams and George Morris. Back row, left to right, Marion Southwood, ed shortly after the village was incorporated in 1863. ?, Myra Chubb, ?, Reta Hope, Patsy Bilborough, Margaret Foster, Irene Heath, Iris Bennett, Muriel The bylaw has been amended and updated consolidated Cowieson and Helen Sutton. The teacher was Miss Helen Boynton. versions have been prepared over the years. Amendments are often proposed when a member of council doesn't get his, or her, way and wants the rules Letters to the Editor changed. In December, 1985, council agreed to repurchase the Ye rmus property in the town's industrial park as he had failed to live up to his agreement to build within a specified How to get the most period of time. Ye rmus appeared before council January 6, 1986, to appeal council's decision. A debate was permitted without a motion of reconsidera- tion and the repurchase of the property was confirmed on out of new rec centre a 5-4 vote with Councillors Evelyn Buck, Betty Pedersen, and generate revenue. Martin Paivio, Herb McKenzie and Norm Weller supporting To the editor, one who lives here, and there's a surplus. Make that new recreation the motion. beyond. Build passive solar heating centre worth it for EVERY- At the January 15th council-in-committee meeting a letter That new rec centre had If I'm paying for it, I want it into the building, to reduce ONE. Hell, you can hire me was received from Yermus repeating his request to retain better be worth it, inside to be a good investment, electrical and natural gas to turn compost! the property. and out. not just in chlorinated bath- consumption. Buck and Weller moved that the letter be received, or in Ye s, we need a new pool. water, but all around. Collect rainwater in large Elfie B. Taylor other words, no action. And I need a new washing Here's a suggestion for the cisterns for use in the gar- Aurora Councillor Tim Jones said the procedural bylaw should be machine. new rec centre's landscap- den, or flush the toilets with Aurora can't afford the ing: include fruit trees and rainwater instead of our waived and the letter discussed. pool. I can't afford the wash- vegetables. Donate that scarcer and scarcer He was supported by Councillor George Timpson who ing machine. produce to the food bank. drinking water, which we're pointed out that if the procedural bylaw could be waived to “Aurora’s What with the cost of living That is NOT sarcasm. not allowed to use on even Community Newspaper” permit three readings of a bylaw at the same meeting, the rising, including the project- If you're going to take a or odd numbered days, same should apply to the letter. Published weekly by The ed tax increase to help pay chunk out of every citizen to depending on which side of Auroran Publications Inc. Timpson added that council shouldn't be hamstrung by a At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 for this rec centre, and a accommodate those who the street we live on. Aurora, L4G 1G3 set of phony rules. second child starting school actually USE water and ice Or install composting Owner & Publisher The vote to receive the letter was lost on a tie 4-4 vote with Rosemary Schumaker this fall (thereby doubling facilities, you have to give toilets and hire, or create, a Councillor Paivio absent. the number of field trips, something back that we can night-soil service to Editorial Buck pointed out that council had made a decision and as pizza days, and whatever-a- ALL use. manage them, and use the Ron Wallace Dick Illingworth there had been no motion of reconsideration the letter died thons for charity), it looks In fact, all the town's land- compost for gorgeous on the council table. like I'll be doing my family's scaping should contain edi- ornamental gardens. Or sell Photography Jones subsequently presented a notice of motion for an clothes by hand before I get ble elements for the benefit it. Farmers already spread David Falconer amendment to the procedural bylaw. that new washing machine. of its citizens. sewage sludge on their Display Advertising Although the procedural bylaw stated that no question And likely, the cost of the Here's another sugges- fields. Bob Ince Diane Buchanan could be reconsidered more than once, it was sort of an new washing machine will tion: make that rec centre a There shouldn't be any- unwritten law that the issue could be reintroduced after 90 have risen by then, as well. model of sustainable devel- thing wrong with composted Production days without a motion of reconsideration. Such is real life, and I opment, self-sufficiency, Cynthia Proctor human manure that DOES- [email protected] Because of previous actions by Councillor Earl Stewart remind myself that there are and energy efficiency. N'T have all that other stuff aided and abetted by Councillor Richard Barker and Jones, All Departments people who live in Aurora Let other municipalities mixed up in it as well. 905-727-3300 the 90-day rule was written into the procedural bylaw. who would LOVE to have point to Aurora and say: Use air-scrubbing plants, In February, 1986, Jones presented his proposed amend- Classifieds my washing machine prob- "We gotta get one of those!" such as philodendron, 905-727-7128 ment to the procedural bylaw. lems - they'd have a wash- GIVE US LOTS OF BIKE indoors to help purify [email protected] He suggested that at any subsequent meeting of council ing machine, and not have PARKING. the air. Facsimile Machine any member of council could move reconsideration, rather to shell out $2 per load at a Good bike parking, not Use low-emission building 905-727-2620 than a member of the prevailing side, as stipulated in the coin laundry (wash only, no those bolted-down racks supplies so people with E-Mail bylaw. dry). that bend wheels when the multiple chemical sensitivi- Advertising Department In other words, if a member of council lost a decision, the They'd love to have a bikes fall over on top of ties (here I am!) can use the [email protected] amendment would allow the issue to be reintroduced week mortgage. They'd love to each other. Give us room to building the first year it's Editorial Department [email protected] after week until the right mix of council was in attendance have a telephone bill. park the bike trailers that open, instead of waiting for Editorial policy to sneak it through. They'd love to have to pay carry small children to and carpets, tile glue, and paint Buck was glorious in the defence of democracy and the car insurance, because that from swimming lessons. to finish off-gassing. Opinions expressed by colum- nists, contributors and letter rule of the majority resulting in Jones and Timpson agree- would mean they'd have a People who ride bikes take Design garbage separa- writers are not necessarily those of the Auroran. Letters must ing to delete the section from the proposed amendment, house, a telephone, and a up less room than people tion into the building, per- include name and phone num- but in doing so deleted it from the procedural bylaw. car. who drive cars. haps including an on-site ber, although number will not be published. Names may be with- It appeared as the majority of council members were However, since I could not Put another vegetable gar- composter for the gardens. held assuming a compelling rea- unaware that the deletion was happening as it was adopt- be present at that town den on the roof, maybe for Demand that vendors and son to do so. Letters may be edited or refused. All contents ed with only Buck in opposition. meeting to have my dissent- foods that require a longer suppliers use reusable protected by copyright. The change was a regressive step and tended to make the ing voice drowned out, I growing season, a cold shipping materials - and Advertising policy procedural bylaw phony as previously described by suppose I must swallow the frame, wind shelter, and demand that they really do Publisher is not liable for slight Timpson. bile, open my taxpaying warmer soil temperatures. REUSE them. changes or typographical errors wallet, and offer sugges- Install a windmill generator There are many things that that do not lessen the value of Since then there have been other amendments which an advertisement. Disputes detract from the original intent of the bylaw, so that the tions to reduce the centre's to reduce the draw on the can be built into such a must be brought to the attention operating costs, and maxi- grid, and sell the electricity large, public facility to of the publisher prior to the bylaw is primarily ignored resulting in the chaotic council following edition. meetings, so prevalent of Aurora Council today. mize its benefits for every- back to the utility if reduce its operating costs, AURORAN, Week of June 15, 2004 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

Countryside Mayors’ Alliance holds second meeting in King

On June 4th, the Countryside Mayors’ Alliance met at Kingbridge Conference Centre. This is the second meeting of this group who are Letters to the Editor comprised of the Mayors of Brock, Uxbridge, Georgina, Milton, East Gwillimbury, Whitchurch- Stouffville, Scugog, Clarington, Halton Hills, Newmarket, Caledon, King and Aurora. Sentimental memories The Countryside Mayors’ Alliance was formed to address issues that are in common with the more rural communities that surround the GTA. On the agenda was a presentation by Bernard Moyle for Aurora Burger King of the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office. Mr. Moyle is the Ontario Fire Marshal and he acts as To the editor, entertained my children. You didn’t know it at the would feel at home when the principal advisor to the Provincial Government on (The playroom also gave time seven years ago, but we visited your restaurant. public fire protection policy and fire safety issues. I just finished reading the my husband and me the you helped to make the From a true Whopper Among the issues of concern to the gathering was the letter (Auroran, June 1) by opportunity to have a transition for the Abels lover, you will sadly be ability to continue to use "double hatters" or firefight- Jim Patterson “the guy with decent conversation with a family, uprooting from the missed. ers who may work in other municipalities and volunteer the moustache”, former minimal number of inter- city, a smooth and happy in their home municipality. manager of the Aurora ruptions). one. Kathy Abels The presentation resulted in a motion, passed unani- Burger King. Needless to say, we have We always knew we Aurora mously, requesting the provincial government to enact I was very taken by his a very sentimental memory legislation to protect the employment rights of "double letter as I am sure were a of the restaurant. hatters". number of loyal patrons We continued to drop into Parachute candidate This access to trained fire personnel is a valuable who will truly miss the Burger King over the years resource to smaller rural municipalities who cannot Burger King in Aurora. with other families after offends this reader afford full time departments. My husband Frank and I bowling at the Aurora Bowl, Following Mr. Moyle, Bryan Tuckey, the Commissioner moved up to Aurora from or after late afternoon To the editor, Paul Martin that trying to of Planning for the Region of York made a presentation Toronto seven years ago. hockey games at the ACC, parachute a candidate into on "Farming in the Urban Shadow: The GTA We had three small chil- or as a treat over the I just read the poll released Newmarket-Aurora who has Agricultural Action Plan.” dren and another one on March Break. today for this riding showing done absolutely nothing for Bryan brought the group up to speed with an the way. Every time we dropped in that our own Belinda our community is offensive! overview of agriculture and growth in the GTA and the The Burger King was our for a quick meal we always Stronach has a 29 I am confident that Belinda evolution of the proposed GTA agricultural action plan. first “eating experience” in came away feeling more point lead on her will be a great Member of He pointed out that from 1996 to 2001, farm numbers this fine town. than satisfied. Martin/McGuinty Liberal Parliament. are down 16 per cent; 3870 farms representing The food was always deli- Thank you very much, Jim opponent from Collingwood. 300,000 hectares of land. cious, the staff was always Patterson, and all of the BK Good! Terry Sherin The action plan speaks to the economic development friendly, and the playroom staff. This is a clear message to Aurora benefits of farms and their value to the local economy. There is a need to raise awareness of agricultural issues as well as identify appropriate land use policies. Cathy’s And, we need to establish clear accountability and responsibility for advancing the needs of farming. To this end, the Mayors’ Alliance endorsed a resolu- Corner tion asking the provincial government to endorse and support the draft plan in principle and assign ministerial and financial support to implement the plan. The final presentation was one on securing land for preservation, given by Dr. Stewart Hilts representing Things that go “thump” in the night the Ontario Farmland Trust. Mr. Hilts spoke of the greenbelt, smart growth, review I am a hugger. and three to thrive. My husband handled that perfectly fine, of provincial policy, growth management, infrastructure It is a condition symptomatic of being a winter wonder- but then I pulled rank on him and unilaterally imposed "The planning and source water protection. wuss because it supports my warmth-seeking tendencies. Hug Rule". He pointed out that 40 per cent of farmland has been My husband almost didn't survive our first winter. Every The Hug Rule dictates that any child who requests a hug lost over the past 50 years, most of that loss coming night, I would try to use him as a blanket, burrowing under will get one under any circumstances. It sounds simple, but from urbanization and re-growth of forest cover on him. Little by little, he would shimmy on down the bed until given that I had scarred him for life, he had some trouble marginal land. he fell out. with the "any circumstances" part. He indicated that 53 per cent of Ontario farmland is He'd get up, walk around the bed and get back in on my One day, he was out in the garage, staining some deck within the GTA, 47 per cent of farmland is in Central side. My heat sensors, being highly evolved, allowed me to furniture. As is typical of Aurora subdivisions, a neighbour Ontario. quickly change direction and close in on the target once came by and engaged him in a conversation that lured him He clarified that the Farmland Trust can advocate for again. out of the garage. farmland protection, but it is the government that has All night long, we danced to the tune of: THUMP! Stagger. Behind his back, three year old Jennifer decided to "help" the ability to act through policies. Plop. Shimmy, shimmy…THUMP! daddy. By the time daddy turned around, Princess He indicated that investment in land securement does After a few months of this beat, he developed dark circles Paintbrush had stained her face, her hands and her brand pay dividends and that Canada is behind the United around his eyes, dark bruises on his joints, and a collection new once pink overalls redwood. Let's not talk about the States in open space acquisition. of goose eggs. walls, the floor or the car. Incentives, such as tax relief can be important moti- By Christmas, we were well stocked with hot water bot- There ensued a commotion. vators. tles. We built a barrier down the middle of the bed to try to I looked up from my gardening as Jennifer threw up her More information on the Trust initiatives can be found save our marriage. arms and wailed: "I need a huuuuug!" at www.uoguelph.ca/~farmland. I accepted the surrogate until about 2 a.m. Then it was My husband shook his head and started backing up in The meeting concluded with a resolution, adopted "thump, thump, thump" as I chucked the water bottles, fol- horror. unanimously, calling for the provincial and federal gov- lowed by THUMP! @#$%&*! Stagger. Plop. Shimmy, shim- Have you ever noticed how, when someone hugs some- ernments to commence discussions with all municipal- my…THUMP! one when they don't want to hug them, they hug them as if ities to share the gas tax and provide long term sus- One morning, he looked so bad I tried to hug him to make they smell bad? tainable funding for all forms of municipal infrastruc- him feel better. He ran into the bathroom and locked the Sometimes, dads have trouble with hugs, hopefully ture in terms of the new deal for municipalities. door. because they've been over-hugged. He began making threats - twin beds being his weapon of But it could be because, all too often, their pride, sanity If you see something in this column that you wish choice. I suspect he was looking forward to a three foot gap and wallets have gone missing in the process. to respond to, I welcome your comments, either down the middle that might help me go "thump" in the But what the heck, this Father's Day, hug yours anyways! through the paper, to the Town Hall by mail - Box night. Mercifully, the arrival of spring averted war. 1000, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at When we had children, I read somewhere that they need Cathy welcomes e-mail at:laughingmat- [email protected] a minimum of three hugs a day: One to survive, two to grow [email protected] 6 - AURORAN, Week of June 15, 2004 Letters to the Editor Councillors show humour To the editor,

At an Aurora Council meeting on June 8th, Councillor Evelyn Buck gra- ciously apologized to fellow By DICK ILLINGWORTH Councillor Ron Wallace for hitting him at a recent com- BOUQUETS to Phil Horsman on being named Aurora's mittee meeting, saying it 2004 Citizen of the Year. More BOUQUETS to was supposed to be a all the other citizens and organizations who swish but turned into a received awards at the Aurora Community swat. Recognition Awards Ceremony held at the Equally gracious, Wallace Town Hall recently. accepted her apology and added that he thought she BRICKBATS to those at the Region of York who prepared was trying to cover his bald the ad for the CAA Leisureways maga- spot. zine, which lists Canada Day celebra- Thank goodness these tions in Unionville on July 1st, with no two councillors have a mention of Aurora who started the July First celebrations in refreshing sense of 1969 when it proclaimed itself as "Canada's Birthday Town!" humour, sadly lacking in It’s a “cat & mouse” game called parachute and Wells Street School some of their peers. Apparently, the weapon of BOUQUETS to 12-year-old Samantha Sendel of Aurora students played it as part of their fund-raising walkathon recently. Teachers who has qualified to represent Canada at the mass distraction was a enjoyed coverage from The Auroran. Auroran photo by David Falconer Pan American trampoline championships in rolled-up copy of The Tampa, Florida, after winning the ladies indi- Auroran. vidual category at the Canadian national youth It is my belief that Ron championships. She also won gold in two team events and would have been far more School liked pictures insulted if he’d been hit with silver in the novice double-mini trampoline category. a copy of the Era-Banner. To the editor, awareness of this insidi- atmosphere of this school BRICKBATS to the traffic engineers who designed the traf- community effort. ous childhood disease. Flo Murray The Wells Street School fic flow, especially the drive-thru, for Our staff would like to Photographer David Aurora Wendy's and Tim Horton's as the line-up extend a wholehearted Falconer was a delight. Kids Walk was a heartfelt impedes the remainder of the traffic thank you to The Auroran He appeared in good voice for the need to find using the plaza resulting, at times, with traffic backing up on for its coverage of the time, and asked many a cure for juvenile dia- John West Way at Wellington Street. It's an accident waiting Wells Street Public interested questions betes. to happen. School Kids Walk for about our fundraiser, even The Auroran has truly Diabetes on June 4. taking part in the actual made the most of this New to the community? opportunity to enlighten Expecting a baby BOUQUETS to Shirley and Bob Montgomery on their 50th The prominent photos in walk, and joking that he at your house? Wedding Anniversary. They celebrated it with your June 8 paper of stu- needed the exercise! citizens on the growing Newly Engaged? family and friends at the Cedarview dents taking part in the His upbeat pictures of scourge of this deadly New Business/ Professional? Community Church in Newmarket on June 5th. walk have assuredly the event in your newspa- disease affecting our vul- A Civic minded They were long time residents of Aurora when raised greater public per reflect the cheerful nerable children in Business interested greater numbers than in sponsoring Bob was a real estate broker and before that operated the Welcome Wagon? Cousins Dairy Bar, now Wellington's of Aurora. At one time, ever before. Don’t blindly follow If you fit into one of these Bob was co-owner of the Aurora Tigers hockey team. categories and have not Wells Street been contacted by us, BRICKBATS for the lack of on-street parking bylaw Public School Staff Please call 905-853-4645 enforcement, especially in the Gurnett Toronto, he warns Aurora Street and Cousins Drive area. With vehi- To the editor, does not mean you must cles parking on both sides of Gurnett outright ban that for every- Street, south of Kennedy and construction trucks and equip- With regards to the news one. DAMIR VRANCIC ment plus cars on Cousins and Yonge, an emergency vehi- that Aurora is going to It seems like some in cle would have problems. Action is required! have a committee to Aurora have the "monkey LAW OFFICE look at pesticide use, are see, monkey do" approach BUSINESS LAW, BOUQUETS to Premier Dalton McGuinty for finally apolo- we just becoming a mirror to things. gizing on behalf of the province to the 1,600 for whatever Toronto The fact that Toronto REAL ESTATE, survivors of the infamous government-funded does? bans something does not WILLS & ESTATES St. John's training schools who suffered physi- It's bad enough that all mean that it is evil and cal, emotional and sexual abuse from the those people leave must therefore be banned 1940s to the 1970s. An agreement was reached with the Toronto to come to Aurora here in Aurora, too. 905-841-6411 previous NDP government calling for a public apology but for the small town but Can we have a little bit of Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 former Premier Mike Harris refused. insist on bringing the idio- independent thinking cies of Toronto along with before we blindly follow BRICKBATS to members of Aurora Council if they devote them. Toronto down the slope to most of their communication plan finan- Yes some people are black hole country? cial resources to further develop the going to have allergic I am also concerned with town's website. While it may be impor- reactions to some pesti- the neutrality on this issue tant, a lot of residents are not computer literate and depend cides but there are also of the council members on the printed word. As Councillor Evelyn Buck pointed out, people who have allergic who will be on the commit- remember the Royal Bank! reactions to out of control tee. weeds. Do they just want to ban BOUQUETS to Councillor Buck for making a public apolo- If you are going to try and pesticide use or do they gy for her actions the week before, when she ban everything that some- truly want to look into the swatted Councillor Ron Wallace over the head one is allergic to, then you matter from both sides of with a rolled up newspaper when he disagreed will have to ban every- the story? with her. She said she intended no harm and thing, whether it be man- For the record I do not had no excuse to offer. Wallace accepted the apology and made like a pesticide or own nor work for a pesti- quipped; "She was trying to cover up my bald spot!" just a normal part of cide using firm but I do nature. have seasonal allergies. BRICKBATS to Liberal cabinet ministers John McCallum With allergies, you are and Judy Sgro for their planned ambush taught to try and avoid the Dave Watson on Conservative Leader Stephen Harper triggering agents, but that Aurora on his arrival in Markham. It was a pre- meditated attack planned by Davis Herle, co-chairman of Martin's election campaign. Obviously they're desperate! ONUMENTS BY M HOMPSONS Like a good neighbour, T A New Approach to Memorial Design. * Granite markers and monuments * Cemetery lettering and restoration State Farm is there. * Bronze markers and vases PETER VIRTANEN, CLU * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities * Portrait Etchings 220 Industrial Pkwy S. 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From page 1 hydro availability for the Jennifer Cooper, of the ing the Bayview/Wellington the region, which brought encouraged the audience lines. winter of 2006/2007, he Aurora STOP (Stop Ratepayers, said it was a loud applause from the to become involved in plan- It also noted that the elec- said. Transmission lines Over complex, emotional issue audience. ning issues when they see tromagnetic fields (EMF) Planning started in July People) made an excellent and noted that homes had He also pointed out that a development sign on a produced by these hydro last year after meetings presentation on behalf of been purchased backing on the proposed line came property. lines raise concerns for with local utilities. residents commenting on to the hydro line by many about as requests from the Citizens were also critical some people as some sci- In March, meetings were communication, health and young families with chil- local utilities for more of Aurora Council for entific studies have linked held with local councils and fiscal impact. dren. He stressed the need power due to growth and approving growth adjacent EMF to childhood public information meetings She was critical of the lack for an independent peer had not been initiated by to power lines, when they leukemia. have been held in of communication by Hydro review and more informa- Hydro One. must have known the trans- The notice also pointed Markham, Vaughan, King One and the local council, tion. The meeting was then mission line had to be out the lines and towers and Newmarket. It had as none of the citizens Schneider replied that opened to the audience upgraded. were incompatible with the been hoped to make a found out from Hydro One Hydro One was a "wires" and many of the same con- While no decisions were community and would recommendation as to the and stressed the need for company and were not cerns were repeated time made at the meeting, citi- reduce both the attractive- preferred route by June. improved communications involved in power genera- and time again, about lack zens were able to express ness of the neighbourhood He also pointed out that with the public. tion. of communication, EMS their concerns and Hydro and the value of homes. the Armitage transmission On the health issue she He suggested that anoth- concerns and loss of prop- One officials will have a Councillor Morris intro- station on Mulock Drive in expressed concern about er option to reduce the erty values. better idea of those con- duced Hydro One officials Newmarket, which supplies EMS for children and the demand for electricity was One resident remarked cerns when they return for and turned the meeting Newmarket and Aurora, location of schools adjacent a moratorium on growth in about the rapid growth and the June 29 meeting. over to David Hardy. was at capacity and would to transmission corridors. Irv Klajman of Aurora have to be upgraded. She said when residents Hydro advised the audi- Originally five routes had purchased their homes ence the town and Aurora been identified to provide they were told the hydro Hydro had arranged a pub- power to the Armitage sta- lines would be buried. lic meeting at 7 p.m. June tion. That list had been Cooper noted Markham 29, in the town hall and he reduced to two but in view Council and the York ou're Invited was there to answer any of the concern, the other Region Catholic School ou're Invited questions about Aurora routes would be revisited, Board had gone on record To Tour Our New Building Hydro. plus other alternatives, as opposing the upgrade of Y Hydro One's Gary including the Highway 404 the transmission line and Y Schneider made a presen- and GO Transit rail requested Aurora Council Southlake Regional Health Centre is pleased to invite tation of the proposed pro- corridors. take similar action. community residents to drop by and tour our new ject and possible route Routes would be consid- Representing the New alternatives. ered on the basis of cost, Ratepayers Association, six-storey building on: He said Hydro One offi- environmental, technical Ben Kestein suggested the cials were there to provide and local impact, but it current hydro system was information and answer would be impossible to prehistoric and with new Tuesday, June 22, 2004 questions. make a recommendation by technology such as fuel between the hours of Based on growth June and it would likely be cells for individual homes, 5:00 and 8:30 p.m. projections the the fall before a transmission lines would Aurora/Newmarket area preferred route could be become redundant. needed an increase in recommended. Jim Morrison, represent- This is a wonderful opportunity to meet members of the health care team and walk through a number of patient care areas, June belongs including cardiac, cancer, paediatrics, birthing rooms and our impressive new and expanded to the seniors Emergency Department! Ever since 1970, June has open Aurora's first senior cit- tabled in the Legislature. Complimentary parking will be available in the been recognized as Seniors izens housing units on It stated in part: "In order Visitors Parking lot located on the east side of the Hospital. Month in Ontario. Orchard Heights Blvd. that all our citizens might At one time many munici- MP John Roberts and MPP be more aware of the Please enter the building via the Main Entrance palities recognized the Bill Hodgson brought greet- potentialities of old age and where you will be directed to our new Cafeteria. month and arranged special ings from their govern- maturity and of the year- events for seniors. ments. round service offered by 596 Davis Drive At one time Aurora Council, Dedication of the building the government and agen- led by the late Norm was by the Rev. Fred Hall of cies in the field of Senior Stewart, chartered buses Tr inity Anglican and Father Citizen themselves and and took the seniors for a M.R. Lynett of Our Lady of that the province permit day's picnic to such places Grace Church. and encourage municipali- as Orillia. The Queen's York Rangers ties to proclaim a Senior Now, in Aurora, events are band played during the Citizens Week each year". planned by the seniors to opening. Nothing happened until mark the event and a list of Theme of the 1971 1970 when a Private Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P9 activities is available at the Seniors’ Week was "Today is Members' Bill "An Act 905-895-4521 seniors centre on Victoria the first day of the rest of Respecting Senior Citizens Street. your life". Over the years the Week" was adopted by the www.southlakeregional.org During the first celebration theme changed but the Legislature and has contin- in 1970, then Community message was the same, ued to the present day. and Social Services Minister keeping seniors active and Tom Wells launched the involved in their communi- third week in June as ties. Seniors Week in a ceremo- Following an American ny in North Bay. incentive, a group of seniors Belinda Aurora had the honour of encouraged similar action in kicking off the 1971 Seniors the province through the Week when Lieutenant United Senior Citizens of Governor W. Ross Ontario organization. MacDonald and a small The Ontario Select Stronach army of federal, provincial Committee on aging took and municipal officials the concept a step further A Strong Voice for Newmarket-Aurora arrived here to officially through a recommendation

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II: Jamie Stephenson, Amy Baby Blues: Austin Bushell, Jr. Silver Skills: Avery Bellefeuille, Stephanie Shelby Olesovsky. Gagnon. Fonceca. Swing: Samantha Galati, Gold Skills: Christine Jr. Silver Freeskate Part I: Kortney Weichel, Robyn MacCallum, Sarah Gray. Jenna Porteous. Kosmidis, Jackianne Abbey. Preliminary Freeskate Part I: Gold Freeskate Part I & II: Fiesta: Jihyun Cha, Kaitlin Amber Ciolfe, Emma Dillon, Carolyn Armstrong. VanWinckle, Teija Rom- Amanda Alberton, Robyn Juvenile Competitive: Maya Colthoff. Kosmidis, Hailey Riggs, Nicole Goldman. Willow Waltz: Nicole Calvert, Relke, Emma Laverty. Pre-novice Competitive: Amy Taylor MacDowall, Caylin Preliminary Freeskate Part II: Thompson. Butler, Kayla Mete. Amanda Alberton, Emma Novice Competitive: Carolyn Maurice Blanchard, left, has joined the Town of Aurora's Quarter-Century Ten Fox: Sophia Perugini, Dillon. Armstrong and Lauren Cooper. Club. He was honoured last week by Aurora Council for serving 25 years Amanda Alberton. with the town. Making the presentation are Mayor Tim Jones and Jim Tree, Fourteenstep: Hugh Babb, who also recently celebrated his 25th year working with the Town of Aurora. Kate Sutton, Emma Dillon, Hailey Riggs, Malyssa Tidona, on Yonge Auroran photo by Dick Illingworth Jacqueline Relke, Amber Italian Restaurant Ciolfe. EE European Waltz: Jenna RREE Seniors’ building approved Williams, Emma Laverty, Avery FFENTREE Gagnon, Cierra Snell. Purchase any lunch or dinner entrée at reg. price & receive another From page 1 wondered who was calling think of the youth as well Keats Foxtrot: Stephanie lunch or dinnerentrée of equal or lesser value for target of $250,000 but the shots. as the seniors. Fonceca, Lauren Bellefeuille, FREE maximum value $20.00 the group needed to CAO Larry Allison said a Once again she suggest- Alana Kelly. Open for Dinner Tues. to Sun. 5 - 10 pm know the building would final figure for the building ed that a partnership with Harris Tango: Meagan Hay, Open for Lunch Wed. to Fri. 12 noon be a reality. could not be confirmed. CHATS should be consid- Tavish Armstrong, Allie Sutton, (905) 751-0986 15150 Yonge St., Aurora Following an earlier Several soil tests had ered as that group was Mackensie Jordan. (across from the Aurora Library) general committee meet- been carried out and staff willing to rent space in the American: Tavish Armstrong, ing, staff had been asked had been assured that a permitted area for $50,000 Emma Slimkowich, Emma FAMILY LAW LAWYER to examine potential one-storey building was per year. Warburton, Paige Flanagan. Rocker: Emma Warburton, sources of funds that feasible on the site. Councillor Bill Hogg also Julia Ranson, Amy Bellefeuille. Patrick M. Gaffney could be utilized. He added that the expressed concern about Starlight Waltz: Amber Now practicing all aspects of Family Law A report was submitted $500,000 could be recov- the lack of information Bowman. including custody, access, support, property indicating development division, divorce and child protection matters. ered from the sale of about the soil conditions Blues: Maya Goldman, Fayme Practitioner of Collaborative Family Law - a charges through future about two acres of Leslie as council had relied on Cockshutt, Heather Cole, Amy client controlled, lawyer assisted, out-of-court process focused on achieving mutually growth would contribute Street lands, but interim the experts for the infor- Thompson. acceptable solutions for separating families. a total of $1,956,150 to financing would be neces- mation. Killian: Emma Hayzelden, the project. Chelsea Kerr. ¥ 1/2 hour free consultation sary until it was serviced. An amendment was ¥ accepting Legal Aid Any additional costs will Vrancic said he had orig- made for staff to bring Viennese: Michelle Wong, Tori have to come from exist- inally supported renovat- back a report as to how to Ellis. #205 - 16610 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket Westminster: Brinlee Brown. PH: 905-953-0023 [email protected] ing reserves, tax-based ing the old library for the find the additional money. sources of funding or seniors as he believed the This was adopted on an 8- user fees. The staff seniors should remain in 1 vote with Councillor report listed various the downtown core, but Hogg in opposition. reserve funds that might changed his mind when The main motion to be used. he was assured that the approve the structure was Treasury staff estimates soil was good and financ- adopted on an 8-1 vote ThankThank YouYou this year's surplus will be ing was secure for a new with Councillor Gaertner in the vicinity of building. in opposition. $600,000, but the surplus Councillor Wendy The large number of had been previously Gaertner noted that seniors attending the identified as a means of $500,000 had been set meeting broke into ThankThank YouYou reducing the tax-support- aside for a youth centre applause and left the ed debt for the recreation and it was necessary to building happy. The Aurora Agricultural Society extends heartfelt thanks to the following individuals, centre. businesses, and organizations for their support of the Correspondence from nd the project manager indi- 83 Annual Aurora Fair and Horse Show cated the increase from held in Machell Park on June 11, 12, and 13, and those who supported $3.1 million to $3.6 mil- the Aurora Trillium Horse Show held on June 5th & 6th. lion was caused by the Their support makes it possible to keep these major community family events alive. supply and installation of Quality Decks and Fencing a commercial kitchen at a Deck and Fence Power Washing and Restoration Thank you all, and also many thanks to the people who supported cost of $224,000, the Professional Home Improvements the Fair and Horse Show by their attendance and all the competitors provision of a floor to ¥ Basements, Additions, Renovations in the Aurora Trillium Show. See you next year! ceiling height of 18 feet in Call for FREE ESTIMATE Aurora's Bingo World ¥ Charley Fitzwhiskey's Tap and Eatery ¥ the multi-purpose room Tel: (905) 726-3735 and additional consul- Gord Sloan Gradall ¥ Hartwell Thayer Insurance and Financial Services Ltd. Serving Aurora & Area Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers ¥ Lenard Lind and L.H. Lind Realty Inc. tants fees. The Town of Aurora ¥ United Independent Operators It was suggested some (Raji's) Roma Crafts/Arts Studio ¥ Aurora Vacations cost savings could be ¥ Aurora's Creative Connection made by replacing brick Auroran Community Newspaper ¥ Best Western Voyageur Place with stucco, deleting the Biggs' Gallery & Framing Shop ¥ Country Images Camera Club cupola from the roof and ¥ Diamond Lawn Care Services Dr. Michael Kohen ¥ Era Banner ¥ Fargo Trading reducing the landscap- ¥ Go Auto Services Ltd. ing. ¥ Golf Glen Veterinary Clinic ¥ Graystones Restaurant Councillor Damir Greg Sorbara, M.P.P. ¥ Jim and Theresa Hamilton Vrancic expressed con- ¥ Howard Johnson Hotel (Aurora) cern about the soil analy- Irene Palmer ¥ Kwik Kopy Printing ¥ Maltby Electric sis and in spite of ¥ Marg Wood ¥ Martine White, Equine Therapist Mary's Flower Shop ¥ Maurizio Bevilacqua, M.P. requests still did not have ¥ Pet Valu, Aurora ¥ Phil Hay & Haycroft Equestrian and Event Centre a complete report on soil ¥ Priestly Contracting ¥ Priestly Electric conditions of the pro- R&R Revisited Bookstore ¥ Sherri Cavalier and Warden Equestrian School posed site. Splendor in the Bath ¥ Staples, Business Depot (Aurora) He asked how staff, the ¥ The Aurora Abstracts project manager and oth- Tom & Jerry's Bistro ¥ Turf Care Products ers had missed the need ¥ Vandenbosch Jewellers Wellington's of Aurora Bar and Grill for a commercial kitchen and the heightened ceil- ing in the activity room, The Aurora Agricultural Society is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated before planning had got to organizing the Fair and Horse Show for Aurora and the surrounding communities. to this stage. For information on volunteer opportunities, please call 905-713-6773. He pointed out that council did not have com- plete information and he 12 - AURORAN, Week of June 15, 2004 Passport headaches

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Long before Brian Larter had the first mural about Aurora's Toastmasters Club adopted the name for its name. With more space the society hoped to be able to hire a heritage painted on the north wall of his building at Yonge full-time curator for the museum and attract travelling and Wellington Streets, a truck rammed into the building. DREAMS SOMETIMES COME TRUE exhibits and become a tourist attraction. It was in April, 1980, when a three-quarter stake truck Now that Church Street School has become Aurora's cul- crashed through the large plate glass window of what was It was back in March, 1976, when the Aurora Historical tural centre, that might still happen. then a newspaper office, sending the staff scrambling for Society was begging for space in the Church Street safety. School so members could start dragging long-stored arti- Witnesses were amazed to see the truck back up and facts out of boxes and barns to be put on permanent dis- drive away, leaving a gash in the wall and broken glass play. CRIMINAL scattered all over. It was pointed out that in the basement of the old water- DEFENCE Damage to the building was estimated between $7,500 works building, were rows of school desks, their metal legs and $10,000. rusting in the damp air. A whole classroom was envisaged BAIL YOUNG Yo rk Regional Police stopped the truck on the Vandorf if they could move into the school. OFFENDERS Sideroad shortly afterwards and charged the driver with At the time council had not decided what to do with the WILLS, REAL impaired driving and leaving the scene of an accident. school facility when the York Region Board of Education ESTATES ESTATE The smashed window was later bricked up. moved out, although it was believed the society would Susan E.Tucker have some part of the old building. FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER COMPENSATION The only commitment that had been made at the time LAW 905 727-7775 was for the Friendship Circle of senior citizens. Long before Aurora had full-time firefighters and merged with Newmarket to establish the Central York Fire Services, the municipality was served by some full-time and some volunteer firefighters. In May, 1992, council approved the basic rate for a Level 1 volunteer firefighter to be $30.05 for the first two hours of a call and $14.06 for each additional hour. In addition, as volunteers were required to standby on summer weekends, they were paid $2.91 per hour for standby duty. This was a one per cent increase over 1991 rates.

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Employees of a corporation seldom take on their employ- ers in a ball game and threaten to knock their socks off and make them eat dirt, but that's what happened when the town staff challenged members of council to a baseball game in September, 1995. It was a lighthearted, fundraising softball game to raise funds for community projects such as park benches or play- ground equipment. While the game was free, there was a hamburger and hot dog barbecue with donations accepted. The town leaders went down to defeat 11-4, but the game raised $740 for community projects. It was hoped that the event would become annual, but that never seemed to happen.

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Although Aurora and Newmarket are rivals in many things, especially hockey, the towns work closely together on other issues, such as merging the two fire departments and a possible merger of the two hydro utilities. Back in 1970, an addition to the new York Manor was opened and Aurora and Newmarket, along with the County of York, joined together in an attempt to bring a campus of Seneca College to the former York Manor located on a 90- acre site. There were visions of the college on the front part of the property and a park to the rear to be known as the Towns of York Park. It never happened. Today the Newmarket Court House occupies the front por- tion of the property and a Newmarket Fire Station, the Ray Twinney Recreational Complex and a housing development are at the rear of the property. But the Towns of York name lives on as the local

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e AQUAQUEST k TH - life drawing Sponsored by Sean o o PROGRAM r - no artistic experience necessary B SATURDAY JUNE 19 Have fun while learn- Herbinson Sales Judy studied academic painting and drawing in Representative Florence, Italy. She has appeared on City Line TV. ing to swim! Contact Liam Herbinson at REMAX YORK 1) Street Sale Hollidge Blvd @ John West Way 9 - 2 Judy Sherman (905)726-8883 / [email protected] 905-841-2391 GROUP 2) 40 Year Sell-off 84 Golf Links Dr. @ Yonge St. 8 - 2 REALTY INC. 3) Multi-Family 96 Cranberry Lane @ Trillium Dr. 8:30 (905) 727-1941 4) 129 John West Way @ Wellington St. 8 - Advertise your sean@ classes for $ seanherbinson.com 5) 116-118 Walton Dr. @ Wellington St. 8 - 1 as little as 7 Selling homes 6) 71 Sisman Ave @ Kennedy 8 - 2 in this section in Aurora for more than 7) 67 Hammond Dr. @ McDonald 8 - 1 12 years 16 - AURORAN, Week of June 15, 2004

NNooww OOppeenn Every Saturday Until October For the third year running! Temperance Street Parking Lot on the southwest corner of Yonge & Wellington Street Saturday 8 a.m. Ð 12:30 p.m. Come out and shop for FRESH produce, baked goods, eggs, meat and flowers. Support the local farmers and take time to shop at the many great downtown Aurora stores and restaurants! Visit the historic area of Aurora.

If you have any questions or wish to be a vendor, please call: Nigel Kean, Aurora Town Councillor @ 905-841-6776