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Vol. 3 No. 44 Week of September 2, 2003 905-727-3300 Aurora bingo lease deal collapses in final hour The deal was set, as far as the It blew up last Wednesday when weren't interested in signing the book, that's exactly what it will be. opened Aurora's Bingo World Oct. tenant was concerned. the owners of the building at the lease. The sudden move puts Kereakou 1, is not finished yet. All it needed was a signature on corner of Engelhard and Edward It's expected the building will and 34 local charities, including "I need to find a place in Aurora the lease and Aurora's bingo hall told Perry Kereakou, who would become a storage area, and judg- 12 Aurora organizations, out in that can accommodate a bingo would continue after Sept. 30. own the new bingo business, they ing by a full page advertisement in the street. hall and has the parking to go Groups finalize the latest edition of the telephone But Kereakou, who would have Please see page 15 building leases It was a long time coming, but Jones that the two items, since two major Aurora organizations they were not called for discus- finalized leases with the Town at sion, had been approved. Tuesday's council meeting. Theatre Aurora has major reno- Theatre Aurora and the Aurora vation plans for the old cement Historical Society learned the factory, and the AHS plans to set leases had been approved giving up a Heritage Centre, which will them several years' use of include the museum, at the Factory Theatre and the Church Church Street School. Street School respectively. The school, which has been The leases slipped through closed all summer for exterior council almost without notice. renovations, will re-open in the Listed number one and two on fall, and a gala party to mark the the agenda, the items were occasion is currently being passed over by councillors as planned. they selected issues they wished Aurora Museum, which had to discuss. occupied the second floor of the Members representing both school, has several items on dis- organizations were in the audi- play at Hillary House, a historical ence to hear the outcome and site owned by the AHS, while the were finally told by Mayor Tim school is being finished.

Briefly Nothing like having a private castle to host your birthday party. Five-year-old twins, Daniel and Christine Taylor, left, the birthday kids, had some help from their parents, Jane and Tim, as they transformed their Valhalla Court home into a medieval castle Saturday. Arriving for Sold, but to whom? the festivities are, left to right, Maxwell Gebeshuber, 6; Shavonte Leon, 6; and Taylor Compton, 4. Games and food were the order of the day as hosts and guests frolicked amid The Granny's Tarts building on Industry Street, where some of the world's 984 feet of streamers and 300 balloons. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace best butter tarts were made for years, has been sold. But the deal doesn't close until Sept. 19, and that's when information on the buyer will be released. "It's a major industrial user, who expects to start business soon after the Councillor seeks lights at Church St. 19th," said Economic Development Officer Dino Lombardi. Aurora's traffic was in the hot Councillor Wallace disagreed, referred to a previous council deci- The huge building boasts about 43,000 square feet of space. seat at Aurora Council Tuesday saying the figures in the study sion to install pedestrian signal night. were slanted, as few motorists lights at Mosley and Yonge Streets A recommendation not to install attempt to make a left turn from and suggested council wait until Sing your heart out traffic lights at the corner of Yonge Church Street into the Yonge those lights are working before and Church Streets, and another Street traffic. making a decision. So you think you can sing, huh? The Aurora Legion wants you to prove it. to create a four-way stop intersec- Instead, he said, they use Wallace responded by saying On Friday, Oct. 17, the Legion will host a variety show titled "Legends tion on Murray Drive, incurred the Wellington, Kennedy or Dunning there weren't enough pedestrians Revisited". wrath of Councillor Ron Wallace. where there are signals. crossing Yonge Street at Mosley to There will be "special guest" tribute artists representing Dean Martin, Frank Last October, staff was asked to "That builds up traffic in the resi- create enough gaps in the traffic. Sinatra, Elvis, et al, and officials are looking for people to participate with their investigate the feasibility of placing dential areas," he said. "Traffic Staff pointed out that funds were own acts. traffic lights at the intersection of lights at Church might also take not in the 2003 budget for the pur- Those who might be interested should contact President Elizabeth Frisk at Yonge and Church and the results some pressure off Yonge and chase and installation of the lights, 905-952-0636. There will be a full sound system with karaoke tracks was a report saying traffic signals Wellington." Please see page 13 available. didn't meet warrants. Councillor George Timpson LENARD LIND Broker/Owner Aurora’s #1 Sales Producer 2002! Call today for a free property evaluation!** L .H.LIND REALTY INC. 905-841-0000 53 Wellington St. E., Aurora www.lhlindrealty.com (1 block east of Yonge) Ontario s ONLY...

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Poor Richard

The blackout was a crisis waiting to happen

Lessons are often hard to learn, As looking for answers we seek; The blackout brought questions, The answers may be very bleak! - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

The people of Ontario deserve answers as to what hap- pened to their electrical power system during the recent massive blackout. The system that was once a source of pride and com- petitive advantage in North America is now in complete disarray. It was a crisis waiting to happen, as in electrical terms the province was living on the edge. The province has continued to grow with a greater demand for electrical power. Supply never kept up with demand and the province became more and more dependent on cross-border integration. Back in 1906 when Ontario ventured into public hydro- electric power, the government of the day decided to retain public control of hydro in order to boost industrial growth throughout Southern Ontario. While the Ontario power grid was linked to the United States, the government's policy was self-sufficiency. In order to carry this out it was decided that as the province grew, the system would grow. For most of the 20th century, the policy worked reasonably well. At times the long-term planning went badly and expen- sively wrong and the publicly-owned Ontario Hydro acted with supreme arrogance that a monopoly can bring. But governments of the day can't wash their hands, as they were ultimately responsible. The trouble started in 1990 during the Bob Rae NDP government with problems of recession and deficit which froze rates and cancelled Hydro's ambitious plans to expand supply. The Mike Harris Tories, consumed with the theology of tax cutting and market forces, kept the rate freeze and in Top photo, taken in 1963, shows the members of the Glenville Dairy spite of a booming economy did nothing to improve sup- Intermediate B fastball team right after they captured a provincial champi- ply. onship. They are, top row, left to right, Charlie Leeming, Glen Bennett, Norm Then they dismantled Ontario Hydro in the belief that “Aurora’s the private sector would take over and develop new gen- Roberts, Jon Bunn, Brian Knowles, Terry Stone and Manager Chuck Cowie, Community Newspaper” erating plants, which never happened and for months the Sr. Bottom row, left to right, Norm Stunden, Russ Awde, Keith Scott, Larry Published weekly by The province avoided blackouts by the narrowest of margins. Keffer and Keith Browning. Twenty-five years later, bottom photo, at a Auroran Publications Inc. At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 Although the blackout crisis appears to be over, the reunion at Larry Keffer’s Aurora home, everyone is in the same position, Aurora, L4G 1G3 province is still living on the edge as demand exceeds except Jon Bunn who moved to the right end of the top row. Owner & Publisher supply. Rosemary Schumaker The push for deregulation and privatization came with Letters to the Editor Editorial a heavy price and it could happen again. Ron Wallace Premier Ernie Eves has requested a review of why it Dick Illingworth took Ontario so long to get back to normal compared with the United States. Photography You must register David Falconer What is needed is a complete assessment of the state of Ontario's power system. Display Advertising Such a review should investigate the whole question of Bob Ince Kathy Bitove privatization and deregulation, the reliability of supply for the free meal and demand, the inter-linked grid system, experience in To the editor, Hotel, anyone who is plan- By telephone: 905-727- Production other jurisdictions and the future financial impact of the ning to attend must first 1350 Cynthia Proctor cap on hydro rates imposed by Eves. RE: Group inviting whole register. Please include your name All Departments For Ontarians to have any confidence in such a review, town to a free meal By registering, you and address in your mes- 905-727-3300 it must be carried out by an independent body who (Auroran week of August receive an invitation ticket sage and we will be Classifieds reports to the Ontario legislature and the public, not the 12) to present at the door pleased to send an invita- 905-727-7128 government. I just wanted to clarify ensuring you a place at the tion ticket out to you. At the same time, Aurorans should call for an indepen- Facsimile Machine that although admission event. 905-727-2620 dent review of Aurora Hydro, or whatever it calls itself (including the meal) is free How do you register? It's Julie Cruickshank after it went from non-profit to for-profit in response to E-Mail for the Alpha event on easy... Alpha Leader, Advertising Department provincial legislation. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at By email: cruick- Trinity Anglican Church [email protected] In November, 2002, council had the opportunity to the Howard Johnson [email protected] Aurora Editorial Department revert back to a non-profit utility but refused to do so. [email protected] The review should look at this decision and if it was in Editorial policy the best interests of the municipality. Sinclair name has changed The review should also assess the financial relationship Opinions expressed by colum- To the Editor, No one knew. na and rf filter products for between the for-profit corporations and the taxpayers nists, contributors and letter Whoever wrote it was wireless networks right writers are not necessarily those and why taxpayers as shareholders in the corporation I was intrigued to read right on with the facts here in Aurora, and we of the Auroran. Letters must don't have the opportunity to question the directors, as include name and phone num- "History behind Aurora's except one. ship them all over the ber, although number will not be they can in private corporations, such as Magna. Sinclair Radio" on page 18 The name of Sinclair world. published. Names may be with- While members of council are elected to represent the held assuming a compelling of your August 26 issue. Radio Lab has changed to people on municipal issues, it is not known when they reason to do so. Letters may be I have been an Aurora Sinclair Technologies. Dave Daniel edited or refused. All contents were granted the authority to represent the people as resident for 23 years and The other fact I would add Director Marketing protected by copyright. shareholders of the hydro corporation and then hold long have worked at Sinclair for is that the company is still Sinclair Technologies Advertising policy secret meetings and only let the public know what they the past five years. privately owned by the Aurora consider advisable. Publisher is not liable for slight The day after I read the three daughters of George Hydro is in a mess at both the provincial and local level changes or typographical errors article, I took it around the Sinclair. ED. NOTE: The story that do not lessen the value of and the people are entitled to truthful answers. an advertisement. Disputes office and plant to try to It's true, we do design was written by that foun- With an election coming, this is an opportunity for the must be brought to the attention find out who submitted the and manufacture sophisti- tain of knowledge, Dick of the publisher prior to the people to demand some say in their future. article. cated base station anten- Illingworth. following edition. AURORAN, Week of September 2, 2003 - 5 Cathy’s Corner Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Empty nest … please!! All my life, I have done all the right things at all the right times in pretty much all the right ways. Except I could never figure out how to get 2.4 kids, so I rounded up to three. But now, I know. I've had 2.4 kids for a year now. One finishes high school and presto, I have 2.4 kids. When the next one goes off in pursuit of party central…ahem… I mean "higher education", I will have 1.8 kids. Finally, I will have 1.2 kids in total, or, more accurately just over a third ownership in three separate (seasonal) ven- tures. But I'm still confused. I've heard that empty nest syn- Letters to the Editor drome can kill you, but then I've heard that there is no such thing as an empty nest. They keep coming back…again…and again…and Weller continues hydro crusade again… ED. NOTE: Letter writer dividends paid in the If you have any informa- will add millions of dollars Secretly, the empty nest thing makes me want to get a tall Norm Weller maintains future. tion, give me a call. I will to your hydro bill. ladder, perch on top of my house and do the chicken dance he sent us the following We don't know the share keep the secret until the If the trend is not while making sounds that I've only ever heard inside my letter in time for last set up that council holds or next letter. reversed in the November own head. Those darned voices… week's edition, but, for what will happen in the The next letter, if there is 10 election, there is no I can just see the bird watchers crowding my driveway, whatever reason, it failed future. one, will be sorting out way of knowing what price binoculars staring up at me in awe and wonder, muttering to arrive at the Auroran. Your council could what happened to we will eventually pay for to each other, "never seen anything like it…thought the In the interests of fair- declare a dividend of say Richmond Hill. our power. Macedonian dodo bird was extinct…reminds me of an ness, we present last one per cent of the total This will be a top priority Again, there is a solution. ape…" week's letter, followed by value for their first take. and I will pass along any Elect a council that will say Because, knowing me, I would probably forget to shave the letter he provided This could add hundreds new and juicy tidbits of yes for a not-for-profit utili- my legs. this week. of thousands over the money draining from your ty. Of course, that will never happen because you can't have years as they increase the pocket. Deregulation of your an empty nest containing 1.2 fledglings screaming in your Letter One percentage rate. I was just going to punch hydro started as an idea face, demanding fast food. If you are looking for a the key and email this let- that was not properly It's not empty! To the editor, reduction in your taxes ter to Rosemary's Auroran, thought out. So, God help me if I'm up on the roof when I realize those start with your hydro bill. when I realized there is a Then the consultants got voices were never inside my head to begin with. No won- Get out your wallet, it Look for councillors who juicy tidbit, if my memory into the act and you are der mother birds act out their fantasies. looks like it's costing you will say no to deregulation. serves me right. paying. I suspect that "empty nest" is a catch all phrase for empty more for electricity and it Just in on the "HOT It seems one councillor As promised here are the wallet…empty bank account…multiple mortgages…12- will cost you more in the LINE", if my information is tried to get $100,000 names, if we can get them page Visa bills…and Old Mother Hubbard thought she had future. correct, Richmond Hill sold removed from the budget on the ballot. a problem. I drove past what was our their hydro utility for 120 for hydro members to They are the most knowl- What a wuss. Last time I looked, my microwave was hydro office and service million dollars. How could attend out-of-town conven- edgeable on hydro matters gone. centre. What happened to they sell it?? If I recall cor- tions. in all of Aurora and they So then it is possible for empty nest syndrome to kill you it? rectly, Markham, Vaughan Hell, with five members, can help you take back (as in financial ruin) while at the same time, they keep com- It seems the building you and Aurora entered into an that's $20,000 each. control. ing back to make sure your credit limit is maxed out paid for was given by Mike agreement to purchase it That's more than we pay Gord Lytle was 40 years because you keep buying microwave ovens. Harris to your council for 140 million dollars. our councillors for a whole as Aurora Hydro superin- And researchers are still trying to figure out what causes along with all of your hydro Who sold it? Who owned year's work. tendent; three years Alzheimer's. Duh! assets. it? Who owns it now? Did Aurora Hydro commission- Very clever of me to figure that out … so how come I don't Okay, but now you are Aurora have to pick up its Norm Weller er and served one term on feel so smart? paying $100,000 plus a share of the 20 million dol- Aurora the new Hydro Board. This year, twice as many teenagers have evacuated year with a hefty escalator lar loss? Sharron Jaimeson was Aurora. clause rent for the proper- If Richmond Hill has to Letter Two treasurer of Aurora Hydro All the moms and dads who have done all the right things ty you paid for. Up goes pay 7.25 per cent interest for 13 years. (paid all the bills), at all the right times (prepaid all the bills), your hydro bill. What to the new owners, the To the editor, Again I strongly suggest, in pretty much all the right ways (Visa, debit, cash) have about the future? rate that council charges mark your calendar been abandoned in favour of party central. I can remember one of you, they will wish they got Hydro in Ontario gave us November 10 with a red The nest feels unbearably empty, but trust me, it's only the high priced consultants involved and had the deal a taste of the future with circle and tell your council because the microwave is gone. suggesting there would be on the ballot to say NO. the big blackout, just like you want a say in the cost food gone bad on the store of your electricity. shelves without refrigera- There was a two million Vrancic's remarks get response tion. dollar working reserve at Privatization of your your Aurora Hydro office To the editor, ings come to speak only to The public cannot comb 'scathing' letter. as he calls hydro is an idea gone bad when Gord Lytle and I result in either a debate the details, line by line, nor it, is important feedback, no that will not work. were removed as your The Public has the right to with the speaker or a defen- should they be expected to; matter when it comes. Aurora citizens should Hydro Commissioners and speak! sive reaction from council. that is the councillor's job! His defensive reaction to take the lead November 10 your Aurora Council took Last week's Auroran ran a I have watched councillors In fact, staff holds the key comments on the perfor- and take back control of control. letter to the editor from rudely respond to members to the detailed information, mance of this council is their utility, take it back to This money is set aside Damir Vrancic responding of the public who came forth and it is almost impossible astonishing. as near pre-privatization to cover emergency to a citizen's questions for with their views, frequently for the public to know any- I defend my right to and as government regulations replacements of hydro sta- potential councillors. using intimidation or embar- thing other than the macro the freedom to speak out on will allow. tions and to clean up and I am reacting only because rassment to completely dis- picture. the taxes I pay, in fact, on Information I read leaves execute repairs after he chooses to single me out count citizen comments. The time for public input is any of the issues in our the impression the provin- severe freezing rain as a citizen who didn't per- The current budget pro- at the beginning of the pro- Town, because I am an cial government made storms, etc. form the way 'he' believes cess seems to have staff cess, when the strategies, involved and concerned cit- your council go for a for- I have heard via the the taxpayers should. calculate their wish list that priorities and directions izen. profit utility. rumour mill the two million Under the heading of results in an outrageous tax should be developed in I do not believe that any Fact is, this is not the dollars is not at the hydro taxes, he defends the cur- increase to then be pared specific detail long before councillor has the right to case. office. rent budget process and back by council through a the final version is ready for tell taxpayers when it is Your council had the There must be someone states that he spends 40 series of meetings. approval. appropriate for them to option to establish a not- out there who can tell me hours reviewing the details To call for public input a Once the tax rate is deter- speak. That style of man- for-profit corporation that where your money is and his disappointment in week or two before the mined another public meet- agement is not going to get would have allowed for parked. the lack of public input. actual approval of the bud- ing could be held, but we more people involved. flow through costs of hydro Give me a call if you I have attended many get is ludicrous. don't want to turn this into I care about Aurora, and I and maximum benefit for know where your two mil- budget meetings over the They say timing is every- an unofficial referendum. am proud to call it my you, the ratepayers. lion dollars is sitting. years, and I have frequently thing, and this process is Finally, Mr. Vrancic states home! As you are aware, this did I will report to you in my provided input in the past. simply the last step in what that negativity after the fact not happen. next letter. In fact, I have listened to could be otherwise stated is ineffective. Al Wilson In the short time since taxpayers at several meet- as a 'done deal'. I suggest that my Aurora deregulation your council Norm Weller is looking at options that Aurora 6 - AURORAN, Week of September 2, 2003 Mr. Lacey's Shop - a sweet memory By ELIZABETH HEARN sorts; red licorice whips and important. It meant making The bag was closed and MILNER twists; lemon drops; cherry the one penny for one candy passed and, after saying drops; strawberry drops; siz- choices - a wrapped choco- thank-you, out of the door you Today on the corner of Yonge zlers that fizzed and melted on late, a dark or light caramel, or went to the tinkle of its tiny bell. and Church Streets in Aurora your tongue; bubble gum of all a large creamy toffee. Then, up the hill you skipped, there stands the imposing kinds; maple candies; butter- These were the best sweets stopping once to peek into the new and much enlarged scotch candies; wrapped tof- to be sure and you knew it, but bag and take an inventory of By Dick Illingworth Aurora Public Library. fee; wrapped caramel quantity had to be factored in your purchase. It's a wonderful building and squares; wrapped chocolates also. You knew that it felt good Sometimes you might discov- BRICKBATS to those in the Ontario government for setting a no one can dispute the impor- of different kinds; pepper- to have a full bag and you er an extra candy. Oh, Mr. quota of five West Nile virus tests per week tance of a large, good library mints; candied peanuts and knew sharing was possible Lacey, how nice, how nice, for each regional health unit. This resulted in a community. almonds; lifesavers; lollipops then. four jelly babies, not three. in York Region being required to use a pri- When I was growing up, of different kinds and more Candies wisely shared meant What a small pleasure it was vate lab and receiving a false positive report, which caused a however, this corner housed a and more. popularity, a new friend, or that to buy that candy at Mr. financial hardship to a Musselman's Lake campground. very significant emporium to It was a heady experience to a candy would be returned to Lacey's and oh what power all of us who made our way up approach that corner of the you another day when your came at recess when you BOUQUETS to Darryl Moore for his recent letter listing ques- Church Street to the one and shop with three or four pen- pocket was empty. Insurance pulled out that little bag with tions for potential councillors. His questions are only school in town - Aurora nies to spend. I can still never hurt. nine candies in it and, with valid and they require answers. Councillors who Public School. remember the sensation. What a conundrum for a grace and largess, gave away claim the construction of the sports complex and This special place of busi- Buying candy from Mr. Lacey seven or eight year old! five or even six to chosen the seniors centre won't add anything to the tax ness at 79 Yonge Street was was a serious business and When Mr. Lacey was ready, friends (keeping the chocolate bill are living in a dream world. F.D.Lacey's Grocery Store. both salesman and purchaser the choosing would begin. for the walk home). Mr. Lacey stocked his shop treated it as such. "I'll have three of those," you All that delight for three or four BOUQUETS to Aurora's Sharon Metcalfe for refusing to accept with a little bit of everything. Its After all, the choice was great would say pointing. "No, no, pennies spent at Mr. Lacey's old age. She has been performing and teaching main purpose was as a handy and errors could be made. those," you might suddenly shop. flamenco dancing for more than 20 years and store for housewives in the The task was worse if you had decide, while pointing to The new Aurora Public when dancing to flamenco rhythms, she is trans- south end of town. picked up a friend on the way another container as you Library is splendid. May it give formed from Sharon into Charo Juana. It meant these homemakers to school who discovered you changed your mind. "And two as much pleasure to children didn't have to walk right into had some money and the of those. The red ones, as Mr. Lacey's Grocery Store BRICKBATS to a justice system that brings a suspect all the the town centre to pick up a friend came into the store with please. Three jelly babies, and his wonderful penny can- way back from Vancouver to stand trial for forgotten item on the shopping you. please. And one chocolate." dies. the skinning of a cat observed in a 17- list, something needed for a Making selections was hard There you had done it. There minute video. He pleaded guilty for animal last minute recipe, or a can of enough, but it was doubly dif- was no turning back. Ah, but ED. NOTE: Elizabeth grew cruelty and believe it or not, was sentenced to one day in jail this or that for a meal. ficult with a friend urging you look at the caramels, the up in Aurora and is current- plus time already served. This is justice? These were safe times - the on, pointing brazenly while licorice, the lifesavers. ly gathering material for a late forties and early fifties. We saying, "Buy those! Buy Perhaps you should have book on the history of our BOUQUETS and welcome to Sharon Puri and her brother walked to school in the morn- those!" taken those instead of the town. Contact the editor of Robin on the opening of their Party Station store at ing, hopped and skipped Upon entering the store, after chocolate, you think. Next the Auroran if you have any- Edward and Yonge Streets, next to the Dairy home for lunch and back going up the five or six cement time, next time, you tell your- thing you wish to Queen store. again and, after school, off we steps from the sidewalk, you self, I will choose better. contribute. ran home again. had to tell Mr. Lacey, who was BRICKBATS to the Ontario government for failing to proclaim a (It's hard to remember a fat usually behind his long much-hyped bill, that would have provided kid in any class with all our counter, that you had three the police with the power to rescue under- walking to and from school, pennies for candy. age hookers. The legislation was given DAMIR VRANCIC playing at recesses, and walk- This took courage, of course, third reading and adopted on June 26, 2002 but was never pro- ing home again). and if an adult customer was claimed into law. This is the same government that made a LAW OFFICE Those of us hiking up the hill in the shop you had to patient- mockery of the Legislature and parliamentary procedure. to school passed Mr. Lacey's ly wait until he was served BUSINESS LAW, four times each day and kids first. BOUQUETS to the powers that be at regional headquarters for REAL ESTATE, who didn't pass the shop often While waiting, you fretted that developing the "Stay 'n Play" card, as part of the WILLS & ESTATES raced down the hill to the store you might not have candies SARS Recovery Program. If you have a card, you before the school bell was for recess and that you might can ride free on regional transit buses on a week- rung. be late for school if you waited end if there's a summer holiday attached. Or is it 905-841-6411 We weren't in Lacey's for gro- too long to be served. The just a way to build up ridership figures. Cards are available at Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 ceries, not unless we had to shopping and chatting some- the town hall and the Chamber of Commerce. pick up something for our times seemed to go on forev- mothers. er. BRICKBATS to the federal government for refusing to take We visited Lacey's because Then, at last, it was your turn. strong action to save Canadian Bill of the tall display counter in Taking your money from your ONUMENTS BY Sampson from being tortured in a Saudi the back right hand side of the small, moist and sometimes M Arabian prison where he was kept for 31 store. This sweet region soiled hand, Mr. Lacey would HOMPSONS months. It is now learned that the government was aware of the A New Approach to Memorial Design. beckoned us daily. walk with you to the candy dis- T torture but tempered its official reaction, as they didn't want to The candy display is tall and play. Opening a small, brown, * Granite markers and monuments upset the Saudis. We don't have a federal government, just a broad in my memory and the paper bag; he would station * Cemetery lettering and restoration parody of one! * Bronze markers and vases variety of sweets there end- himself beside the ever rising, * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities less. There were huge, black candy containers, which had * Portrait Etchings BOUQUETS to John Fleming and his family for operating Mac balls so big they hardly fit into access at each back. Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed Fleming Paint and Wallpaper located on Yonge your small mouth (as you Perspiring a little, you viewed Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments Street in downtown Aurora for more than 50 years sucked them smaller their the sweets - such choice, in the business community. His father Macdonald 905-727-5421 color magically changed); jelly such choice. Quality or quan- Fleming opened the business in 1952.The busi- 29 Victoria Street, Aurora L4G 1R1 babies of all colours; black tity - that was the dilemma in ness has now become a full-service decorating centre. Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of licorice beans; black licorice the selection process. Quality Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. whips and twists; licorice all could not be denied. It was BRICKBATS to parents or guardians who don't know what activities their teenage children get involved in, while they are away from home. 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CONTINUING a.m. Course suitable for walkers, runners, inline skaters, OCTOBER 24 Farmers' Market, Temperance Street parking lot, every bikers, wheelchairs, skateboarders, etc. The Town and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce sponsor Saturday through Thanksgiving weekend 8 a.m. until SEPTEMBER 16 the Business Achievement Awards "Celebrating Success" 12.30 p.m. Contact Nigel Kean at 905-841-6776. Seminar entitled "De-Mystifying the Municipal Approvals at the Kingbridge Centre in King. Guest speaker is former * * * * Process for Business", sponsored by the Town and the NHL player Dennis Hull. Call the Chamber at 905-727- Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Trinity Aurora Chamber of Commerce in the Magna Room of the 7262 for ticket and further information. Anglican Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. Aurora Library from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Call 905-727- OCTOBER 26 SEPTEMBER 6 3123 extension 250 by September 8th to register. Girls Incorporated will hold their 24th annual Thrill on the Aurora Historical Society annual tour of homes from 6:30 SEPTEMBER 17 Hill walk-a-thon fundraiser with a three kilometre hike and until 9:30 p.m. Seven private homes, from the 1860s to Aurora Seniors visit Stratford Festival to see "The King a five kilometre and 10 kilometre walk/run. Volunteers are the 1950s, will be on view. Tickets $20. All proceeds sup- and I", with lunch at the Walper Terrace Hotel. Cost is $89 needed to assist in organizing the event. Call 905-727- port Hillary House, Aurora's National Historic Site. Tickets for members and $94 for non-members. Call 905-727- 4897 for further information. may be purchased at Hillary House, 15372 Yonge Street, 2816 to register. OCTOBER 28 Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. or at * * * * All-candidates' Electionfest presented by the Aurora the Auroran, 75 Mary Street, Monday through Saturday. Presentation "Internet Etiquette" sponsored by Aurora Chamber of Commerce, 7 p.m. at Tuscany Banquet For more information, call (905) 727-8991. Public Library and Aurora Cable Internet, first of a 10-part Centre, 222 Edward Street. SEPTEMBER 8 monthly series of free computer workshops. 7 to 8.30 p.m. NOVEMBER 8 Public information meeting regarding the proposed con- To pre-register call 905-727-9493. Eleventh annual "In Harmony With The Community" cept plan for the new recreational complex on Wellington * * * * music concert, hosted by The York Regional Police Male Street East in the Magna Room of the Aurora Public Free evening of dinner, entertainment, and an opportuni- Chorus, at the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 17955 Library at 7 p.m. ty to explore the meaning of life through an Alpha Course Leslie Street, Newmarket, at 7:30 p.m. Music by police SEPTEMBER 9 at the Howard Johnson Hotel (Aurora). Sponsored by choruses from York, Halton, Ontario Provincial Police, Adult Swim Programs in fitness, stroke improvement, eight churches in Aurora and area. Guest speaker Herbie Hamilton Police Ladies Choir, and the Harmony Chorale pre-competitive and competitive training. Registration Coons, voice of the Toronto Raptors. Reservations from Newmarket. Tickets $10. Contact any member of the Night 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aurora Family Leisure Complex. required: 905-853-1858. YRPMC or call (905) 727-9676 to order in advance. For info: 905-726-DUCK (3825) * * * * NOVEMBER 10 * * * * First regular meeting of the Aurora Historical Society for Municipal election day. Aurora Council meets in the Town Hall at 7 p.m. Council the fall and winter season, Douglas Andrew, formerly of NOVEMBER 21 meetings will not be telecast by Aurora Cable Internet until Aurora, will speak about his 2002 trip to China, illustrated The Canadian Blood Services will hold the Mayor's Blood after the Nov. 10 municipal election. with slides. Meeting will be held at Hillary House at 8 p.m. Donor Clinic in the Aurora Town Hall from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 20-21 NOVEMBER 22 Open house from 6 to 8 p.m. in the council chambers to Third annual Candlelight Vigil at Aurora Cemetery. Aurora Santa Claus Parade. discuss bringing Aurora's official plan and zoning bylaw Begins Saturday afternoon, continues Sunday with full into conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Drumhead Service. - With files from Info Aurora Conservation Plan. SEPTEMBER 21 SEPTEMBER 11 Aurora Rotary Club hosts annual Rotary Foundation Parenting Adolescents Workshop, Women's Centre of Walk. 9 a.m. - noon. Walk covers 2.5 kilometres and is Pixie & Bumble York Region, Aurora. To register, call 905-727-5837. centred from the Town Park. SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 23 Garden Art Theatre Aurora begins its 2003/2004 subscription series Catholic Women's League fall Fashion Show, Lynett Hall, One Of A Kind 16 Catherine Avenue, 7.30 p.m. For tickets and further with James Prideaux comedy "The Housekeeper". It con- • Candle Chandeliers tinues September 13, 17-20 and 24-27 at 8:15 p.m. Call information, call Pat MacDonald 905-727-1509. • Original Outdoor Paintings 905-727-3669 for ticket information. SEPTEMBER 24 • We also do custom work SEPTEMBER 13 Young Drivers of Canada seminar, 15213 Yonge Street, Aurora Minor Hockey Association annual used equipment Unit 1, Aurora. 7 - 9.30 p.m. To reserve, call 905-726- See some of our pieces at Mary’s Flower Shop in Aurora. For a full selection, visit our website at; sale, 9 a.m. - noon. ACC1 Lobby. Drop off dates 4132. September 11 and 12, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., ACC1 Lobby. SEPTEMBER 27 www.pixieandbumble.com * * * * Wesley United Church, Woodbine and the Aurora Annual Magna Hoedown. 6 p.m. - midnight at Magna Sideroad, annual Applefest. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Further Headquarters, Wellington Street East. Eleven charities will information, call Jean Stroud, 905-841-1490. benefit. SEPTEMBER 28 * * * * The second annual 3 km Pet and People Walk in support The York Regional Police Male Chorus, comprised of of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation starts at 2 p.m. several Aurora residents, will hold a parking lot sale to aid at the Community Centre and walks through the residen- Is your furnace ready? fundraising for their upcoming "Goodwill" tour to England tial area of northwest Aurora ending at Machell Park. To and Wales in 2004. North parking lot of the York Region register call 905-713-2323. Pre-Season Specials on Furnaces & Humidifiers on Now... Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, 8 OCTOBER 17 22 Point - Clean & Check a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date Sept. 20, same time. Aurora Legion hosts "Legends Revisited". People inter- $10.00 off* (with this coupon) SEPTEMBER 14 ested in performing should contact Elizabeth Frisk at 905- 905.727.4258 136 Wellington Street East, Aurora Aurora Terry Fox Run, Sheppard's Bush (Industrial 952-0636. 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Page 10 Week of September 2, 2003 Aurora Tennis Club plans tournament The Aurora Community prizes and a barbeque will Tennis Club is inviting its be featured at both events. members to participate in a Interested parties should Men's and Ladies' Double sign up at the Clubhouse or Tournament Saturday, Sept. Sraightlines Aurora. 13 and a Mixed Doubles For more information, call Tournament Saturday, Sept. Charlie Glavanic (905) 841- 20. 0949 or Catherine Magill, All levels are welcome and (905) 841- 8368. Ron Tulloch This hardly looks like a soccer team, but it is, and a good one, too. The Under 14 girls, part of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club, will be in their first ever Ontario Cup Final this Saturday in Vaughan, begin- Painting & Decorating ning at 1 p.m., to become the first team in the club's 30-year history to advance to such heights. The bulk of this team has been together since age 10, and currently the squad is recognized as one of Interior - Exterior Ontario's top age-group teams. They have won numerous tournaments, including the Can-Am in Drywall repairs, etc. Myrtle Beach twice. Players are, left to right, Laura Nyholt, Clare Weisser, Jacqueline Miklovich, Free estimates BIG OR SMALL, WE DO IT ALL Cassandre VanBakel, Tiffany Jordan, Celeste Weese, Kathleen Williams, Emily Tonkin, Laura Machado, Rebecca Vos, Kesia Broome, Crystal Camilleri, Taylor Jones, Ashley Nyholt, and Justine CALL RON 905-727-3022 Russell. Terianne Colangelo missed the photo shoot. Actually, the young ladies are wearing their Grade 8 graduation dresses. The team is coached by Mauro Ongaro, Vince Pileggi, Carl Miklovich and Domenic Ientile. E. Gino Totera B.A., J.D. Member of the Bar of Ontario Magna golf event has 50-50 chance BARRISTER ¥ SOLICITOR ¥ NOTARY PUBLIC The on-again, off-again with a financial package. come from the province's hesitant to help fund the golf event featuring the likes Priszm Brandz, which $128 million tourism recov- event, especially after the 10825 YONGE ST., SUITE 200 Toronto Office: Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E3 801 Bay St., Suite 707 of Tiger Woods and Mike owns and operates ery budget. bad publicity the govern- Tel: 905 780-0057 Toronto, ON M5S 1Y9 Weir may be on again. Kentucky Fried Chicken, A deal had been reached ment received for delivering Fax: 905 780-0394 Tel: 418 928-9997 According to a Magna Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and to televise the four-hour the March budget in a spokesman, negotiations for other quick serve restau- event in primetime in the Magna facility. Practising in the areas of Family Law, the activity at the swank rants across Canada U.S. on ESPN with CTV It is also reported that Divorce and Residential Real Estate. Magna golf course in pledged about $2 million. and TSN showing it in Premier Ernie Eves dis- Aurora, are continuing. The final decision rested Canada. missed a report the "Right now, it's 50-50," the with the provincial govern- The payoff for the public province had scuttled the spokesman said. ment. sector's $3.6 million expen- golf event by not contribut- You Never Know A short time ago it look cer- Both the federal govern- diture was said to be 40 ing. tain the exclusive, private ment and the City of Toronto minutes of advertising He claimed it was a lack of Magna Golf Course would agreed to contribute $1.2 throughout the United corporate funding for the When You’ll Need It! be home to one of the million each in hopes the States and internationally proposed event, noting that hottest sports events of the province would match their on the telecast. Priszm Brandz had pulled year. contribution. It was thought It was reported that the its offer to be a sponsor. It was a golf match featur- the provincial share would Ontario government was Stay tuned. ing Tiger Woods, Mike Weir, Annika Sorenstam and Lorie Kane. While details had not been finalized, negotiations were underway for the event billed as a prime-time TV match last week as a fundraising event for Toronto's SARS related tourism recovery program. It was proposed that Woods would be paired with Jeans & More Sweden's Sorenstam, out- standing woman golfer, to compete against Weir, this NOW OPEN year's Masters Champion and Kane, the Canadian Our new EZDefense program is a safe, simple and effective Ladies Professional Golfers Featuring method of self-protection that really works! You’ll be amazed at tour star. how much safer and confident you’ll feel after just one It was reported that the EZDefense class. 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(Beside OMAR’S Shoes) www.watsonsfamilykarate.com Event officials met and while they were still hopeful, MEMBER: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF were unable to come up 905-841-7762 PROFESSIONAL MARTIAL ARTISTS AURORAN, Week of September 2, 2003 - 11 Aurora Minor Provincial money for transit Aurora's Frank Klees Region Chairman Bill St. through Aurora to York Region's 2003 allo- Ball Results threw a few bucks around Fisch at York's headquar- Newmarket; Highway 7; cation under the Ontario in Newmarket Friday. ters to present the cheque Vaughan-Downsview; T ransit Renewal Making good on a gov- for up to $50 million, sym- and Markham-Don Mills. Program, which assists SOFTBALL ernment commitment, bolizing the flow of provin- Quick Start is expected municipalities in renewing Klees provided funding of cial funds to York Region to shift more than 7,000 and refurbishing transit up to $50 million to for its Quick Start transit commuter trips per day bus fleets. 5-Pitch (Mon/Wed) improve and expand pub- initiative. from automobile trans- Six conventional buses lic transit in York Region. The Province is currently portation to public transit. and three specialized Aug. 19 - Dr. Steiner's Drillers18 Aurora Canadian Tire 16 The money will be used working with the region to Klees also presented a transit vehicles are on Mite for a transit infrastructure develop a funding agree- cheque for up to order and expected project to be implemented ment. $616,333, representing to arrive next month. Aug. 5 - Bero's Tire & Auto (OR2) 11 Toronto Star (OR1) 7 throughout the region, the "Today's announcement Aug. 6 - XNO3 Design (RH5) 15 Toronto Star (OR1) 7 Transportation Minister will kick-start our efforts to Aug. 12 - Colt Creek Diving (A1) 7 XNO3 Design (RH5) 0 (forfeit) said. build a transportation sys- - Little Caesars (RH4) 15 Bero's Tire & Auto (OR2) 13 "Our government's vision tem that will meet the CRIMINAL - Novex Pharma (RH2) 17 Aurora Canadian Tire (A2) 10 for Smart Growth will cre- future demands for York DEFENCE Aug. 19 - Aurora Canadian Tire (A2) 15 York Pediatric (RH3) 15 - Remington Medical (RH1)19 Toronto Star (OR1) 6 ate a better quality of life Region," said Fisch. "I'm - Bero's Tire & Auto (OR2) 12 Novex Pharma (RH2) 4 for residents in York very pleased that the gov- BAIL YOUNG OFFENDERS - Little Caesar's (RH4) 19 Greenham's (A3) 9 Region," said Klees. "By ernment has enabled us - XNO3 Design (RH5) 12 Colt Creek Diving (A1) 4 beginning to flow this to get on with these pro- Aug. 20 - Little Caesar's (RH4) 12 Toronto Star (OR1) 10 transit funding to the jects that will bolster our WILLS, REAL - Bero's Tire & Auto (OR2) 13 XNO3 Design (RH5) 10 ESTATES ESTATE region, we are demon- economy, strengthen our Susan E. Tucker Aug 21 - Colt Creek Diving (A1) 11 Aurora Canadian Tire (A2) 8 strating our commitment communities and protect FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public to tackle gridlock by creat- our environment." Squirt 905 727-7775 ing a balanced, integrated Quick Start is a three- LAW Aug. 7 - Richvale Lioness (RH2) 19 Aurora Home Hardware 5 transportation system that year, early-initiative strat- - Al's Home Renovations (RH3) 19 Nolan's Transmission (OR) 7 includes public transit." egy to create rapid transit Aug. 18 - Powell Plumbing (RH5) 18 Aurora Home Hardware 8 Klees was joined by York in four corridors: Yonge Aug. 20 - WWW.RHMBA.CA (RH6) 12 Nolan's Transmission (OR)10 Veronika’s Music Studio BASEBALL ✓ Keyboard ALL Boot money goes ✓ Peewee Piano ✓ Guitar AGES ✓ Voice ✓ July 30 - Nature's Emporium (A2) 4 Robin's IDA (N1) 4 to Safety Village Violin Aug. 5 - Strong Renovations (K1) 12 Nature's Emporium (A2) 9 Agroup of firefighters the Fire Safety House at ✓ Dance ✓ Flute Aug. 6 - Slessor Motors (N2) 17 Nature's Emporium (A2) 7 holding their boots in the Community Safety Aug. 7 - Aurora Jays (A1) 12 Smith, William & Bateman (N3) 8 Aurora's plazas has Village. 15105 YONGE ST., AURORA Aug. 13 - Aurora Jays (A1) 15 Shoppers Drug Mart (N5) 9 been a common sight for "This is a fantastic • 905-727-5147 - Strong Renovations (K1) 10 Nature's Emporium (A2) 6 many years. opportunity for children Aug. 18 - Smith, William & Bateman (N3) 14 Aurora Jays (A1) 1 And every year, the to learn the importance cials! - Robin's IDA (N1) 15 Nature's Emporium (A2) 2 motive has been the of fire safety," says John l Spe hoo Aug. 19 - Dr. Chan (B1) 19 Nature's Emporium (A2) 4 same…raise money to Adema, Chief Fire * Sc Aug. 21 - Nature's Emporium (A2) 8 Aurora Jays (A1) 7 $1/lb to help fight Muscular Prevention Officer, ack Aug. 25 - Robin's IDA (N1) 9 Nature's Emporium (A2) 4 Dystrophy. Central York Fire Weight B Jen - Aurora Jays (A1) 4 Y oung Drivers of Canada (N6) 4 This year, however, Services. "Working loss Lost 47 pounds Aug. 26 - Nature's Emporium (A2) 18 Aurora Jays (A1) 12 some of the money will smoke alarms save lives, programs and 7 dress sizes! Aug. 28 - Aurora Jays (A1) 12 Mr. Transmission (N4) 8 - Fair Play (O1) 11 Nature's Emporium (A2) 9 go to another project in and every family should which the firefighters have a home escape have a vested interest. plan in case of a fire “Losing weight has made Bantam me more positive, The Community Safety emergency" focused, and happier. Aug. 17 - Braywood Services (N3) 12 Aurora Home Hardware 4 Village, currently under At the Village, at Herbal Magic® has taught Aug. 19 - Ventra Group (B1) 23 Aurora Home Hardware 9 construction south and Bruce's Mill me that goals can be achieved.” after east of Aurora, will have Conservation Area in Thousands have Midget/Juvenile courses teaching chil- Whitchurch-Stouffville, achieved weight dren fire safety. children will learn how to loss success with The Aurora team, sponsored by Aurora Men's Slo-Pitch League, placed Herbal Magic® The Boot Drive will take escape from a smoke- before 1st in the standings and finished the play-offs as Champions for the third year in a row. place this Saturday, filled room. Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to The Fire Safety House Herbal Magic roduct, expires Sept 9/03 Systems International excludes p gram, ll pro Weight Management and Nutritional Centres n fu 4 p.m. and firefighters will also contain kitchen d o REP BASEBALL ase will be out in full force and bathroom areas to *b Aug. 11- Minor Mosquito AA Jays 9 Vaughan Vikings 7 shopping centres in help children identify $ $ $ CALL TODAY! Aug. 12 - Minor/Major Mosquito A Jays 13 Minor Mosquito AA Jays 10 Aurora. poisons and other haz- 5 off 3 off 5 off 905-751-1676 - Minor Mosquito AA Jays 10 Newmarket 13 Any Essential L-Glutabolic Aurora The money will go ards commonly found in Vitamin Fatty Acids (Brain fuel) *one coupon per purchase 14799 Yonge St. toward the building of the home. *one coupon per purchase *one coupon per purchase expires Sept 9/03 expires Sept 9/03 expires Sept 9/03 Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7 Sat. 9 - 4 Barbs advance to semi-finals

The Aurora Barbarians U-16 team recorded their seventh straight win by beating the Balmy Beach Rugby Club 31-13 at Fletcher's Field in Victoria Square recently. The win puts Aurora in first place in the East Division standings at season's close. The Barbs now advance directly to the provincial semi-finals which will be held Sept. 13th. Will Johnston scored two tries to lead the www.watsonsfamilykarate.com Barbs, while single tries went to Kyle Cresswell, Trevor Shortt, and Greg TRIAL PROGRAM Sharpe. Watson’s Family Cresswell added three Karate School conversions to complete 40 Engelhard Dr., Unit #9 Aurora 905-727-7144 the scoring. 12 - AURORAN, Week of September 2, 2003 Aurora Youth Soccer Club Scores and Standings

HOUSE LEAGUE RESULTS Brandan Skippari 2, J.P Hudon Matthew Zawada 1) vs Kelly- Burke 1, Rachel Ettinger 1, White- Pizza Pizza 1 (Bryan U8G T/TH- AUGUST 28- 1) vs Silver- Kellogg's 2 (Jake Priestly Demolition Inc. 1 Jennifer Alcock 1, Alexis Manner 1); Navy- Pizza Pizza 2 STINGER CUP FINALS- Langford 2); Forest- Honeywell (Andrew Osmond 1); Silaidis 1) vs Kelly- P.C Law 7 (Andrew Goss 1, Jimmy Navy- Italdoor 1 (Kendell 3 vs Sage- Kellogg's 1; AUGUST 26- STINGER CUP (Toria Allison 1, Carly Dorazio Szydlowski 1) vs Gold- Pizza Manella 1) vs Champagne- AUGUST 25- STINGER CUP- RESULTS- Navy- Barb Blaser 1, Christina Sottile 1, McKenzie Pizza 1 (David Zavarise 1); Kellogg's 0; Red- Kellogg's 5 (Adam Remax York 3 (James Chappell Nisbet 1, Cayleigh Haywood 1, AUGUST 24- FINAL GAME- U9B M/W- STINGER CUP Balaban 1, Joseph Delilenignano 1, Mitchell Yeatman 1, Kyle Lauren Lostracco 1, Rewa El- Navy- Pizza Pizza 2 (Nathan QUARTER FINAL- Silver- 1, Alexander Cackirovski 2, Blaser 1) vs Kelly- Priestly Dassouki 1); GAME #2- Royal- Nisbet 1, Kevin Mitchell 1) vs Kellogg's 2 vs Teal- Dr. Weeden Ethan Benson 1) vs Sky- Onyx Demolition Onc. 2 (Jeremy Arrow Hedge Partners Inc. 4 vs Kelly- Pizza Pizza 0; 0; Forest- Honeywell 2 vs Marketing 0; Silver- Kellogg's Roberts 1, Spencer Arkell 1); Sky- HRD Kitchen Services 2; U14G- STINGER CUP- Royal- Champagne- Kellogg's 0; 2 (Matthew Hartog 1, Jake Gold- Dial Tone FINAL END OF SEASON Alutron Modules Inc. 3 (Jasmin Gold- Kellogg's 5 vs Purple- Langford 1) vs Teal- Dr. Weeden Communications 3 (Marcel TOURNAMENT GAME- Collitz 1, Kathleen Keon 1, Kellogg's 0; Red- Kellogg's 5 0; Lamanna 1, Andrew McKay 1, Navy- Alcorn Enterprises 2 Ashley Palmateer 1) vs White- vs Sky- Onyx Marketing 0; U9G M/W- AUGUST 20- Red- Scott Parry 1) vs Champagne 2 (Tamara Leivo 1) vs Sky- HRD Hartwell Thayer Financial U9B T/TH- AUGUST 21- Kellogg's 4 (Sierra Lerner 2, (Haider Akbar 1, Adam Colacitti Kitchen Services 1 (Carly Services 2 (Michelle Bedard 1, Lime- Kellogg's 3 (Stephen Natasha Holland 1, Samantha 1); Hobson 1); Arielle Lerner 1); Cantarutti 1, Daniel Farrar 1, McCormick 1) vs Kelly- AUGUST 24- TOURNAMENT AUGUST 27-STINGER CUP Jonathan White 1) vs Teal- Dr. Kellogg's 1 (Brooke Webster 1); FINALS- Champagne 3 FINAL GAME- Gold- Parmalat U14G STANDINGS Weeden 2 (Joseph Mac Donald Gold- Auto Camping 3 (Rachel (Jonathan Eggett 1, Naim Jutha 3 (Jennifer Alcock 2, Kimberly TEAM W L T Pts 1, Damien Wayne 1); Ginger- Knetsch 2, Melissa Fournier 1) 1, Michael D.Andrea 1) vs Uetz 1) vs Royal- Arrow Hedge Red 8 3 0 24 Kellogg's 7 (Matthew Hart 1, vs Champagne- Kellogg's 1 Navy- Barb Blaser Remax York Partners Inc. 0; Kelly 5 5 1 16 Wade McFarlane 1, Nicholas (Shannyn Seaward 1); Royal- 2 (Ryan Williams 1, Austin U13B- AUGUST 21 - Royal- Royal 4 4 3 15 Theodoropolous 2, Jack Angela Kellogg's 4 ( Sabrina Biase 4) vs Muongchanh 1); Pizza Pizza 3 (Taylor Jordan 2, Champagne 3 2 6 15 3) vs Purple- Kellogg's 4 (A.J Orange- H.S. Financial Services U11G- AUGUST 20- Red- Christian DiVincenzo 1) vs Red- White 3 4 4 13 Killens 1, Brett Wilson 1, Drew Inc. 1 (Samantha Snedden 1); Aegis Engineering 2 (Stephanie Pizza Pizza 2 (Jessie Knapton Navy 2 7 2 8 Marshall 1, Graham Loney 1) ; U10G- AUGUST 21- Dilena 2) vs Navy- Dial Tone 2); Sage- Kellogg's 3 (Jean Paul- STINGER CUP GAME- Navy- Communications 0; Kelly- TOURNAMENT FINAL- U19G- AUGUST 20- Red- Hudon 2, Trevor Best 1) vs B.M.P.S 3 (Althea Pitters-Fisher Hunter Lavigne Gold- Pizza Pizza 2 vs Orange- Pizza Pizza 1 (Carrie Forest- Honeywell 2 (Brendan 1, Michelle Blom 1, Amanda Communications Inc. 3 Pizza Pizza 1; Underwood 1) vs Silver- Aurora Kirasack 1, Myles Mundinger Cicchino 1) vs White 0; (Katelyn Hagerty 1, Karly U13G- AUGUST 21- Kelly 3 Shopping Centre 0; Navy- 1); Silver- Kellogg's 5 (Adam Orange 5 (Sarah Storm 1, Dreger 1, Jessica Ing 1) vs (Carly Carrigan 1, Sarah Machin Quality Integrators Corp. 3 Phipps 1, Christopher Bull 1, Nadia Martineau 4) vs Kelly- Royal- Smith, Sykes & Leeper 1, Natalie Luck 1) vs Sky 1 (Rebecca Corbett 1, Katie Chant Liam Beeson 1, Martin Wood 2) Magna International Inc. 2 Chartered Accountants 2 (Stephanie Stankov 1); Gold 5 1, Natalie Leava 1) vs Sky- vs Sky- Onyx Marketing 1 (Rachel Kane 2); (Melissa Nicolo 1, Siobhan (Jaclyn Dawson 5) vs Navy 3 Laurion & Assoc. 3 (Shannon (Kevin Lubezic 1); Barrett 1); Champagne- (Meghan Bertenshaw 2, Jennifer Bath 2, Melissa Camilleri 1); AUGUST 23- END OF SEA- U10G STANDINGS Summers & Smith Cooling & Josselyn 1); Champagne 6 Lime 3 (Sarah Gram 1, Kelly SON TOURNAMENT- TEAM W L T Pts Heating 1 (Victoria Blakeman (Lindsay Nunn 2, Skler McCann Gray 1, Ali Lloyd 1) vs Forest 1 Ginger- Kellogg's 2 (Anthony Royal 8 0 3 27 1) vs Gold- Dr. Weaver's Drillers 2, Alanna Kelly 1, Adrianna (Serena Roffey 1); Carlton 2) vs Gold- Kellogg's 6 Orange 9 2 0 27 1 (Sylvia Tenuta 1); Sky 2 DeCastro 1) vs Orange 3 AUGUST 25- STINGER CUP (Joshua Klinowski 3, Adam Kelly 7 2 2 23 (Kristina Pirri 1, Kristyna Amos (Katherine Rizzi 2, Jennifer SEMI FINAL- Teal 5 (Laura Sottile 1, Mark Tenuta 2); Kelly- Navy 5 3 3 18 1) vs Orange- Sundance Signs Montagano 1); Red- Oak Ridges O'Meara 2, Heather Reilly 2, Kellogg's 8 (Matthew Roy 1, Champagne 2 7 2 8 0; Home Hardware 1 (Amanda JenniferKryshka 1) vs Royal- Jenner Dekkema 1, Shawn White 2 7 2 8 AUGUST 26- TOURNAMENT Ghegin 1) vs Royal- Dr. Pizza Pizza 1 (Michelle Roy 1); Hofman 1, Thomas Kerr 2, Gold 1 6 4 7 SEMI FINAL RESULTS- Orschel's Drillers 1 (Shaela Lime 5 (Ali Lloyd 4, Kelly Daniel Dilena 1, John Red 1 8 2 5 Kelly- Hunter Lavigne Nathan Turner 1); Gray 1) vs Sky- Laurion & DiNicolantonio 2) vs Purple- Communications Inc. 1 (Megan Assoc. 3 (Shannon Bath 1, Kellogg's 1 (Brett Wilson 1); U11B- AUGUST 23- END OF Todd 1) vs Red- Aegis U13G STANDINGS Melanie Cork 1, Natalie Red- Kellogg's 3 (Adam SEASON TOURNAMENT- Engineering 0; Royal- Smith, TEAM W L T Pts Moodley 1); Balaban 1, Ethan Benson 1, Red- Marilyn Redvers Royal Sykes & Leeper Chartered Champagne 7 2 2 23 AUGUST 27- STINGER CUP- David Peddigrew 1) vs Sage- LePage 4 (Kevin Shapiro 1, Accountants 4 (Lauren Gold 7 3 1 22 FINAL- Lime 3 (Amy Cubitt 2, Kellogg's 1 (Francesco Thomas Cole 2, Francesco Thornhill 2, Melissa Nicolo 1, Kelly 6 3 2 20 Angela Peck 1) vs Teal 1 Vallecorsa 1); Lime- Kellogg's Peluso 1) vs Royal- Dr. Heather Barker 1) vs Gold- Dr. Sky 5 5 116 (Stephanie D'Aguilar 1); 3 (Justin Manweiler 1, Jonathan Orschel's Drillers 5 (Connor Weaver's Drillers 0; Orange 4 3 4 16 White 2) vs Purple- Kellogg's 1 McKinley 2, Kevin James 2, FINAL GAME RESULTS- Navy 4 5 2 14 U19G STANDINGS (Vincent Duggan 1); Forest- Mitchell Braunstein 1); Kelly- Hunter Lavigne Royal 3 6 2 11 TEAM W L T Pts Honeywell 2 (Brendan Kirasack Champagne 7 (Sebastein Communications Inc. 2 (Sarah Red 0 9 22 Teal 9 0 1 28 1, Myles Mundinger 1) vs Gold- Fraser 1, Adam Colacitti 1, DeAlmeida 1, Kaitlin Thanasse Lime 8 2 1 25 Kellogg's 2 (Taylor Butler 1, Bowman Webster 3, Michael 1) vs Royal- Smith, Sykes & U14/U15B- AUGUST 23- END Forest 6 5 0 18 Joshua Klinowski 1); Teal- Dr. D'Andrea 2) vs Kelly- Priestly Leeper Chartered Accountants OF SEASON TOURNAMENT- Sky 5 4 2 17 Weedon 1 (Zachary Pease 1) vs Demolition Inc. 1 (Spencer 0; Gold- Pizza Pizza 5 (Memo Red 3 5 3 12 Silver- Kellogg's 1 (Nick Arkell 1); Navy- Barb Blaser STINGER CUP SEMI FINAL- Nafarrate 1, David Zavarise 2, Royal 2 5 3 9 Heintzman 1); Sky- Onyx Remax York 8 (Geoffery Kelly- Hunter LAvigne Ian Solnick 2) vs Champagne- Navy 2 8 1 7 Marketing 5 (Kevin Lukezic 3, McLennan 1, Mitchell Yeatman Communications Inc. 1 (Amalee Pizza Pizza 2 (Alec Follet 2); Silver 0 7 3 3 Spencer Maxwell 2) vs White- 2, Austin Muongchanh 3, Kyle Lavigne 1) vs Gold- Dr. Navy- Pizza Pizza 7 (Matt Kerr Kellogg's 3 (Zachary Seto 1, Blaser 1, Ben Crouse 1) vs Weaver's Drillers 0; 2, Andrew Goss 3, Kevin Moffat COMPETITIVE STINGERS Zachary Pyle 1, Dennis K 1); Gold- Dial Tone Champagne- Summers & Smith 1, Jimmy Szydlowski 1) vs U12 Girls REP- AUGUST 26- Forest- Honeywell 7 (Brendan Communications 3 (George Cooling & Heationg 1 (Nicole Orange- Pizza Pizza 0; Kelly- Aurora Stingers 0 vs Barrie 0. Kirasack 1, Myles Mundinger 4, Marshall 1, Marcel Lamanna 1, Clarke 1) vs Sky 0; Pizza Pizza 2 (Michael Bellamy Help Wanted- Striker Needed! Cody Melicherick 1, Eric Andrew McKay 1); Champagne 1, Jon Aleksich 1) vs Gold- Another solid game by the U12 Cristillo 1) vs Champagne- 7 (Sebastien Fraser 3, Adam U11G STANDINGS Pizza Pizza 1 (Nicolas Mikhaili girls who dominated the play but Kellogg's 1 (Cooper Riswick 1); Colacitti 1, Jonathan Egyett 2, TEAM W L T Pts 1); White- Pizza Pizza 3 (Marc were unable to capitalize on the Silver- Kellogg's 3 (Nick Michael D'Andrea 1) vs Navy- Gold 5 1 5 20 Quagliarini 1, Dannie Won 1, many scoring opportunities. Heintzman 1, Jake Langford 1, Barb Blaser Remax York 1 Sky 5 2 4 19 Kayne Sampson 1) vs Orange- Honorable mention to Sierra Matthew Hartog 1) vs Sky- (Nicholas Watts 1); Royal- Dr. Champagne 4 5 1 7 Pizza Pizza 1 (Joseph Gallo 1); Maier-Niemi and Kayley Farrell Onyx Marketing 2 (Kevin Orschel's Drillers 2 (Wesley Red 4 2 5 17 Kelly- Pizza Pizza 3 (Bobby for their aggressive defensive Lukezic 1, Spencer Maxwell 1); O'Beirne 1, Kody Woods 1) vs Kelly 4 2 5 17 Haskin 2, Michael Bellamy 1) vs play. Special mention to Lauren Lime- Kellogg's 2 (Stephen White- Wall Saver's 1 Royal 4 5 2 14 Champagne- Pizza Pizza 1 Ebenhardt for the "BIG" save to Cantarutti 2) vs Kelly- Kellogg's (Giacomo Iaboni 1); White- Navy 3 6 2 11 (Alec Follett 1); Navy- Pizza keep Barrie off the score board 2; Wall Saver's 5 (Giacomo Iaboni Orange 0 9 2 2 Pizza 7 (Matt Kerr 2, Kevin and to preserve her shut out. AUGUST 24- Red- Kellogg's 3 3, B. Wilson 2) vs Red- Marilyn Moffat 3, Derek Roldan 1, Scott U15 GIRLS PREMIERE - (Adam Balaban 1, Daniel Redvers Royal LePage 3 U12G- STINGER CUP SEMI Chant 1) vs White- Pizza Pizza AUGUST 21- Aurora Stingers Delbello 1, John Imenco-Brand (Thomas Cole 2, Kevin Shapiro FINAL GAME- Gold- Parmalat 0; 2 vs Peterborough 0. Danielle 1) vs Sky- Onyx Marketing 1 1); Gold- Dial Tone 8 (Melenie Micallef 1, Jenna AUGUST 24- SEMI FINAL- King and Ghislaine Landry (Kevin Lukezic 1); Sage- Communications 3 (Dylan Williams 1, Meaghan McDowell Kelly- Pizza Pizza 2 (Rocco scored for the Stingers. Shut out Kellogg's 4 (Trevor Best 1, Teacher 1, Cameron Flynn 1, 1, Tanya Kizovski 1, Karen Smeriglio 1, Bobby Haskin 1) vs earned by Taylor Joseph. AURORAN, Week of September 2, 2003 - 13 RUMOURS & RUMBLINGS Trips to York County forests were popular

Prior to the formation of regional government in 1971, and requested other municipalities to support their efforts. MISTAKES DO HAPPEN there was an annual tour of the headquarters tract of the It took Aurora Council about 20 seconds to decide it did- county forest for county councillors and members of local n't agree with Markham's purity initiative on what they In May, 1966, a 30-year-old town right of access to a thin strip councils were also invited. believed was a move towards censorship to which they of land on Ransom Street was formally revoked by council. It was a wonderful day in the forest with a social hour and didn't agree. It seems a new house was allowed to be built 1.33 feet over a buffet dinner following the inspection. the 10-foot easement held by the town under a 1935 registra- In June, 1969, Aurora Reeve Evelyn Buck planted a tree THE SOMERVILLE CARNIVAL tion. assisted by Warden Stewart Rumble of Markham. Some members of council vigorously protested giving up the It was also traditional for the county warden to be tossed In 1974, young Janet Somerville of Aurora organized a strip claiming the mistake had been made by the builder's into the lake during the annual tour. small gathering of friends in the Somerville backyard and lawyer. Other members did not view the error as too serious, but The lake in question was at the north end of the Seventh raised $10 for muscular dystrophy research. agreed that in future care should be taken to avoid such inci- Concession (McCowan Avenue), north of the Aurora Over the next 11 years the carnival grew to a major com- dents by a check of the land registration before a building per- Sideroad in Whitchurch-Stouffville. munity event that attracted children of all ages and raised mit was The setting is still as serene today. more and more money for MD. The tour included a contest in which certain trees were The organization of the annual carnival was passed down designated with a number and participants were asked to from Janet to her brother David, and then to sister Denise. identify the species of the tree. In 1985, Denise decided it would be the last year as that For the 1969 tour, Aurora Mayor Dick Illingworth was the she was taking a full-time job and wouldn't have time to only one who didn't name a single tree correctly. organize it, and there were no more Somerville children to Fixer Uppers pick up the task. VISITING NOT VOTING Sunny skies and warm temperatures helped make the These Homes Need Work! 11th and final Somerville carnival a success, raising Nothing is more frustrating to the chairman of a council $671.14 for Muscular Dystrophy. www.BankDistressSale.com meeting than to call for a vote and the members aren't pay- ing attention to the vote. PRINCE ANDREW DIDN'T MAKE IT ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. The rubber stamp is usually working when about four hands are half-raised in the affirmative and none are raised In December, 2001, there were hopes that Prince Andrew in the negative. would include a visit to the Aurora Armouries during his Under council's procedural bylaw a negative vote must be 2003 visit to Canada. counted when a councillor fails to cast a vote on the issue. Over the years a close relationship grew between the In April, 1997, York Regional Chairman Garfield Wright Queen's York Rangers and the town. made the classic remark; "Council, you're not voting, you're In 1966, Aurora was one of the first municipalities to grant visiting!" the regiment the Freedom of the Town, a privilege that still exists and is re-conformed at the inaugural meeting of AURORA DOESN'T SUPPORT PURITY BID Aurora Council. Gas & Oil Heating Equipment As Prince Edward is the Honourary Colonel-in-Chief of the Humidifiers and Air Conditioners In December, 1969, Markham Council expressed concern Rangers, he planned to visit his regiment during his stay in about the repugnance of the increasing tendency for cer- Canada and it was hoped to get him to Aurora. tain productions of movies, live theatre, TV and magazines The closest he came was a visit to Camp Borden in May, Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. placing an abnormal emphasis on the sexual aspects of life where the regiment was involved in military exercises. www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario Councillor seeks Church St. lights From page 1 was too close to Yonge west intersection during the Jaguar Gymnastics causing Wallace to seek Street and traffic could be last three years. referral to the 2004 budget backed up from the stop Council agreed to refer the deliberations, which council sign to block Yonge Street. issue back to the TSAB to approved. He also said there had consider the suggestion FALL Meanwhile, a report by been 14 accidents at the made by Wallace. the Aurora Traffic Safety REGISTRATIONS Advisory Board recom- mending all-way stop signs HOMPSO Still Being Accepted be installed on Murray Funeral Home Drive at the west T N entrances/exits to the 29 Victoria St., Aurora Open 9 - 7 p.m. Tues. Sept 2nd to Sat. Sept. 6th Canadian Tire plaza and Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 Directors: Please call ahead: 905-841-7598 the Aurora Shopping Brent Forrester - Jacqueline Baak - Don Boswell - Gena Maher - Taylor Brown Centre, brought Wallace into the fray again. 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