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Aurora’s Community Newspaper Representing York Group Realty Inc. Vol. 3 No. 26 Week of April 22, 2003 905-727-3300 Historic district won't get historic streetlights The streets may maintain their the focal point of an Urban Design pay for the historic street lighting. historical appearance but Maple Review and the subject of at least Estimated cost for the lighting is and Fleury will do without historic four public meetings and seven $37,500. streetlights. reports to council. In a report to the general com- Since late 1999 the two streets In December, council directed mittee meeting last week, staff have been the subject of two staff to survey the streets' resi- reported that the survey failed to complete engineering designs, dents to see if they'd be willing to meet the approval rate. Based on criteria of the Local Improvement Act, approval from 66 per cent of the landowners rep- Volunteer hours resenting 50 per cent of the assessed property is required before an LIA project is approved are in abundance and the project did not make the grade. Hillary House, an architectural for a tour of this historic family Without comment or debate, and historic treasure, stands home and more information on our committee members endorsed a beside busy Yonge Street in the volunteer program. staff recommendation that her- heart of Aurora. Call (905) 727-8991 to reserve itage street lighting not be The Aurora Historical Society, your spot. installed at this time and to com- which owns this National Historic Hillary House is at 15372 Yonge Site, operates the home as a Street, on the west side, in the plete the design and tender as museum. second block north of Wellington. soon as possible. As the former home of four physi- cians who lived and practised there, Hillary House offers the unique opportunity to view the lives and possessions of a family through three generations. It also includes the added attrac- At two years old, Aurora's Justin MacPherson is already a tion of a collection of medical pro when it comes to hunting for Easter eggs. He was on the instruments and equipment. Of course, you already know all job Saturday at the Aurora Leisure Complex with scores of that. other children as the annual Easter egg hunt got underway, Currently the Hillary House and he came up with a bucketful of eggs. The big guy on the Committee is launching an appeal right was there to help with the count. for individuals who are looking for Auroran photo by Naomi Tobin a meaningful opportunity for volun- teer service. The committee has identified four areas in need of assistance. Park proposition Volunteer gardeners, willing to weed, water, hoe and plant, are required to help in the extensive Hillary gardens. Docents (guides) interested in the changes location history of the house and its family are needed to provide information The subject of a leash-free park More than 50 residents attended to visitors. for dogs and their owners was first the meeting and eight members Gift Shop assistants with an inter- brought to council's attention in were appointed to the Bark Park est in antiques and collectables will December, 1999. committee. enjoy the unique atmosphere of At that time council directed staff Last week, committee member the Hillary House gift shop. to investigate the possibility of Rob Schuetze appeared before And finally, for the 'behind the establishing a leash-free zone in the general committee to outline scenes' type of person, the home But can it cook? Napoleon, that's the dog, is nattily attired the municipality, subject to a dog new location proposals for the needs careful, conscientious indi- for his owner, Ken Kostick at the Aurora Chamber of viduals who will keep the museum owners' group being formed to park, a first for Aurora. Commerce luncheon last week. Kostick, and friend, will assume responsibility. He pointed out that the proposed sparkling clean and dust free. appear at the Home and Lifestyle Show which opens Friday Things have changed since then. use of the Hydro corridor to the If these opportunities to help pre- serve an important part of Aurora's A public meeting was held in east of the Town Hall was not suit- and continues through Sunday at the Aurora Community history appeal to you please plan November to explain the project to able for walking dogs and offered Centre. The expert chef, from Food Network, will demon- to attend at Hillary House this strate his talents at two shows Saturday afternoon. the community and establish a property on the east side of the Sunday, April 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. committee to develop such a park. Please see page 6 Photo by Rob Schuetze AURORA’S BUSINESS SERVICE CENTRE NOW Plastic Coil Binding OFFERING for your Ð presentations • quotes • proposals • sell sheets • catalogues and for all your other finishing needs

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CONTINUING "Leather 'N Lace", a versatile band playing music of the JUNE 6 Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corps offers camping, 60s and 70s, is featured at the Aurora Legion at 7 p.m. $15 Aurora Grand Prix in Machell Park. Walk the course at 6 canoeing, target shooting, first aid, orienteering, in two, admission includes hot and cold buffet. Advance tickets p.m. prior to competitions and meet the riders afterwards. three and six week summer camps. Open to males and only. Call 905-727-9932. JUNE 7 females 12 to 18. Call 905-726-8600 for further information. MAY 13 Family evening barbecue at Machell Park as part of the * * * * Aurora Public Library and York Region Health Services Aurora Fair and Horse Show. Evening entertainment begins The comedy "The Odd Couple" continues at the Queen present "Together We Can Stop Bullying" for adults in the at 5.30 p.m. Elizabeth Dinner Theatre at Howard Johnson Aurora every library's meeting room 3. 7 p.m. Pre-registration required. JUNE 7-8 Friday and Saturday evening until May 10th. Hot and cold 905-727-9493. Aurora Fair and Horse Show in Machell Park. Tons of events buffet at 6:30 p.m. with Showtime at 8:30 p.m. Call the hotel MAY 24 and competitions. at 905-727-1312 to reserve. Second Annual Spring Fling, Aurora Grove Public * * * * School, 415 Stone Road, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Special guest During the month of April, the Skylight Gallery in the Johnny Bower. Aurora Town Hall features the artwork of Diane Croker. MAY 31 Regular viewing hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family Fun Day, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Monday to Friday. School, Stone Road. APRIL 25 JUNE 1 Beginning today and continuing for four consecutive Nearly 400 booths have been sold for the ¥ Specializing in decks & fencing Friday mornings at the Aurora Public Library there will be a Eighth Annual Aurora Street Festival. If you ¥ Professional Home Improvements & Renovations refresher driving course for seniors under the auspices of plan to rent booth space, you should know the the Senior Centre and theTown of Aurora. To register call Call for FREE ESTIMATE festival is already 75 per cent sold out. 11 a.m. Kim Hinder (905-727-2816) or Barbara West (905-713- Tel: (905) 726-3735 Fax: (905) 726-9306 to 5 p.m. Call the Chamber office at 905-727- 6833). Serving Aurora & Area APRIL 25-26 7262. Aurora United Church annual Spring Rummage Sale Friday, 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, HOME OF THE WEEK accessories, linens, toys and household items. Church is located at 15186 Yonge Street, south of Wellington, at Tyler. APRIL 25-27 The Aurora Chamber of Commerce 2003 Aurora Home and Lifestyle Show featuring food and wine at the Aurora Community Centre. APRIL 26 Get a team together for the Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride for Stroke in Aurora. It's a fundraising event where teams of 29 get together to ride the 30-seater bike (a driver is provided) along Yonge Street. Call Rachel at 905- 853-6355 for information. * * * * Cheerful Hearts of Aurora information meeting for Operation Christmas Child. First Baptist Church, Wellington $439,000 & Victoria, 9.30 a.m. RSVP to 905-727-2861; 905-713-0539 or 905-726-4074. APRIL 27 Marilyn Redvers SOUTHWEST AURORA - INGROUND POOL! Fabulous pie lot with beautiful 14’ x 28’ inground swimming pool and mature landscaping! 2 Smart Serve Training Program at Aurora Legion, Industrial walkouts to pool! Formal dining room! Hardwood floors! Crown moulding! Extra space on lower Parkway North, 9 a.m. to noon. Thirty spaces available on level! a first come, first served basis. $30 per person. Instructor is Other GREAT HOMES Julie Geering from the Town of Aurora Leisure Services Department. For further information, call Cheryl White at 905-727-5642. MAY 1 York Region Transit open house at the Aurora Public Library from 6 to 9 p.m. * * * * Last day to submit entires for the Ambassador of the Fair competition. Winner, a man or a woman between 16 and 21, will represent the Aurora Agricultural Society at the Aurora Fair and Horse Show in June. Entry forms at 905- 713-6773. $249,900 $479,000 MAY 1-3 TERRIFIC SEMI IN POPULAR ELEGANT BUNGALOW TOWNHOUSE IN Pine Tree Potters' Spring Pottery Sale at the St. Andrew's NEIGHBOURHOOD! SOUTH AURORA! Valley Golf Club, 368 St. John's Sideroad. For further infor- Excellent floor plan in town hall area in east Fabulous condo has hardwood throughout main Aurora...near shops and walking trails! 2nd family floor! Stunning dining rm. with cathedral ceiling! mation, call (905) 727-1278 or (905) 727-3495. room with gas fireplace...great for office or Open concept kitchen/great room with w/o to deck! MAY 2 getaway! Open concept kitchen/family room Fin. walkout basement has 4th bedroom! It’s #1 in Aurora with gas fireplace! Gorgeous! Deadline for nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award to be presented June 5th at the Civic Awards Ceremony. If Sales Rep - 2002 * you know a worthy citizen over the age of 16 you believe has made a significant contribution to the municipality, sub- mit a nomination to the Mayor at the Town Hall. Top 1% in Canada - 11 Yrs. MAY 3 Over 75% Referral Rate Fourteenth annual auction and casino, presented by Girls Incorporated of York Region (formerly Big Sisters). Auction at 7 p.m., casino at 8 p.m. at Tuscany Banquet Centre, Edward Street. Tickets $50 each. Further information at 905-727-4897, extension 305. “Proud to be living $599,900 $799,000 * * * * Last Night of the Prom with the York Symphony Orchestra and working in 4 ROLLING, TREED ACRES IN AURORA 2 BEAUTIFUL ACRES at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora at 8 p.m. Call 416-410- Aurora” Absolutely charming log home sitting on IN SOUTH AURORA! 0860 for ticket information. beautiful, rolling land within 5 minutes of Prestigious estate area on quiet cul de sac! * * * * Yonge Street or Highway 404! Finished walk- Stunning renovated kitchen with granite counters out basement adds extra living space! and 2 french door walkouts to large deck! Incredible Registration for Aurora Optimist Recreational Hockey for Detached double garage with workshop! rolling property offers privacy and lovely views! 2003-2004 season. 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Canada Law Book Executive Vice President David Ritter, left and Aurora Mayor Tim Jones dig at site of new 16,000 sq. ft. expansion. Win!! Auroran photo by Ron Wallace a Mother’s Day Expansion underway Gift Package at Canada Law Book Canada Law Book pour L'industries and creative services. Executive Vice President Quebecoise, PEM Plant Canada Law Book, CLB David Ritter and Aurora Engineering and Media's parent company, is Mayor Tim Jones drove the Maintenance, Sales a major information supplier shovel into the ground last Promotion, Security to the legal profession, week as the huge book pro- Products and Technology through print and electronic ducer embarked on an News, Structured Cabling, products. expansion of its Edward W oodworking and The company employs 160 Street site. Workplace News. people and has been in Several members of the The company also offers Aurora, at its Edward Street firm were on hand for the magazine websites, custom location, just east of Yonge, ceremony which marked the publishing, direct mail lists since 1982. beginning of construction of the new home for the com- We Care Tutorial Services Inc. pany's magazine publishing presents... division, CLB Media. The 16,000-square-foot expansion, at the rear of the HIGH SCHOOL existing building, will accom- modate about 75 CLB MAT H WORKSHOP Media employees in Tues. April 29 ~ 7:00 to 9:00 pm September. Aurora Public Library According to Ritter, that's Please call to register: 1-877-WCTS-INC (928-7462) less than a third of the staff “Tutoring in the comfort of your own home” Winner announced Friday, May 9 expected to join the group ** tutoring positions available** Deadline, Thursday, May 8 - 9 p.m. over the next 10 years, as the company continues its Fill out the ballot below and drop it off at plan to become one of the Creative Colours in the Aurora Shopping Centre largest business-to-busi- ness firms in Canada. "Since 1999, we have gone NAME______from a stable of three publi- MUST BE 18 ADDRESS______YEARS OF AGE cations to today's total of TO ENTER 18," he said. "By 2014, CLB Gas & Oil Heating Equipment TELEPHONE______Media will have 50 titles and employ more than 250 pub- Humidifiers and Air Conditioners lishing professionals." Ritter heads up the division and oversees the compa- Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. ny's magazine acquisition www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario program, along with Canada Law Book President Stuart Morrison. This phase of office expan- sion will bring together employees from three sepa- rate locations, including Markham, Burlington and A& F HAIR ELITE - 727-6212 HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS - 727-8001 those currently working at BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS AURORA ALTERATIONS - 726-9242 KAREN & TINA'S FLOWERS - 727-9865 the existing Aurora office. AURORA DOLLAR DISCOUNT STORE - 841-2497 KESSLER'S SWISS PASTRIES - 727-8492 "By consolidating our KITCHEN ACCENTS - 841-0885 employees in the new facili- aurorafamilylaw.com AURORA DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDRY - 713-0095 KNIT OR KNOT - 713-1818 ty, CLB Media continues our AURORA SALON SECRETS - 727-1044 905-726-9956 KODAK IMAGE CENTRE - 726-4243 long-standing involvement BARRONS - 841-5454 in the Aurora community," LEGACY JEWELERS - 841-3065 Ritter said. "We are very BEER STORE - 727-4741 NOT JUST CARDS (HALLMARK) - 727-1547 pleased to be committed CIBC BANK - 1-800-465-2422 OAKRIDGE OUTFITTERS - 726-4063 local corporate citizens and FEATHERLITE CLOTHING OUTLET - 841-7652 OMAR'S SHOES - 727-9391 INDUSTRIAL LADDERS we look forward to providing RADIO SHACK - 713-0473 employment opportunities in CREATIVE COLOURS FASHIONS - 727-0552 ANNUAL REGENCY VARIETY - 727-6691 the area as our business DELI DELIGHT CAFE - 841-3195 continues to grow. FACTORY-DIRECT SOUND CITY - 751-0397 DISCOUNT SHOES - 727-9391 CLB Media's current titles SPARKLE PHARMACY - 727-2322 include: Advanced LADDER SALE FABULOUS FLICKS VIDEO - 841-5768 STAPLES/BUSINESS DEPOT - 713-0367 Manufacturing, Canadian SATURDAY APRIL 26, 2003 FAMILY SHOE REPAIR - 841-8922 VAN DE VEN CAR WASH Electronics, Canadian 8:00 am to 12:00 pm GERRY'S NO FRILLS YORK MEDICAL - 713-0404 Lawyer, Canadian 100 ENGELHARD DRIVE Occupational Safety, AURORA Canadian Security, Design **SLIGHTLY-USED LADDERS AT GREAT PRICES** Product News, Electrical **NEW LADDERS AT WHOLESALE PRICES** Business, the Industrial Sourcebook, Law Times, EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Manufacturing Automation, 6-FOOT HEAVY DUTY, FIBERGLASS STEPLADDER Metalworking Production $79.00 and Purchasing, Produits CASH, DEBIT, VISA, OR MASTERCARD 4 - AURORAN Week of April 22, 2003 Poor Richard

Aurora Hydro - What's going on?

Many answers are needed, As to how Aurora Hydro works; Who is in actual control, And who's enjoying the perks? - Poor Richard's Scrapbook

Long before former Progressive Conservative Premier Mike Harris decided to de-regulate Ontario Hydro and local hydro commissions, the operation of the utility was a relatively simple matter. Two elected hydro commissioners and the mayor formed the Aurora Hydro Commission and meetings were held monthly for which the commissioners received a small stipend, of about $200 per month. Power was purchased from Ontario Hydro at that time and if a local utility wanted to increase hydro rates, it was This was the scene on the Aurora railway station platform in May, 1953, as the town celebrated the necessary to apply to Ontario Hydro for approval at least 100th anniversary of the "Head of Rail". We're not sure who the lady on the left is, but to her left are two months prior to the proposed date for the increase. Clarence Davis, Lorraine Davis, Helen Rose, wife of Dr. Clayton Rose, Florence Murray, Deputy-Reeve Hydro bills were sent out every two months with just the James Murray, Evelyn Jones and Councillor Victor Jones. Next month, the town will celebrate the total amount of the bill shown, with a small discount if 150th anniversary, marking the first train to leave Toronto on a journey that ended in Aurora, then paid before a certain date. known as Machell's Corners. Dressed in period garb, this group is waiting for a steam train to arrive, It was a relatively simple, but efficient, operation and less of a challenge then than now as only one or two steam trains are still running. Aurora users bought their hydro service at cost, as Aurora Hydro was a non-profit agency. Then in 1998 the province adopted the Ontario Letters to the Editor Electricity Act, and it completely changed the landscape for the Aurora Hydro Commission and other local hydro utilities. For those municipalities, like Aurora, who decided to retain their local utility rather than sell it, the imposed leg- Many supported us islation resulted in the dissolution of the historic non-prof- it hydro commissions and the creation of for-profit corpo- rations. Municipalities and citizens are now shareholders in their local electrical utilities. Even though the municipality appoints the directors, during difficult time their responsibility is to the utility, which may not be in the best interests of the municipality or the taxpayer. To the editor, Also, she was actively Many thanks to those who She will be greatly missed While municipalities do not have access to all the cor- involved with the Head donated to the York Region but never forgotten. poration's records, the Business Corporations Act pro- On January 20th, our fam- Injury Support Group of Children's Aid Society vides the municipality as the shareholder some degree of ily lost a wife, mother, sister York Region. Christmas fund and to Matt, Nicole, protection. and daughter, Letty Jane We would like to thank the those who came to pay their Shauna and Ryan Young The municipality can remove any director from office, or Young. many people and groups respects and offer their con- Lorne and Betty modify the rights and powers of the directors. Letty was connected to who supported us during dolences. Cunningham Members of the public as taxpayers do not have access many schools and commu- our time of sorrow; the We would like to extend a Oak Ridges to any of the corporation's records except for articles of nity groups in the Oak teachers, parents and stu- special thanks to our friend incorporation. Ridges and Aurora area. dents at Lake Wilcox Public Barbara McGowan of Even with the Municipal Freedom of Information Act, the She was past chairperson School who generously Aurora who came to the public has no access to the records. of Lake Wilcox Public supplied our family with din- house and handled many “Aurora’s community newspaper” On October 3, 2000, Aurora Council approved the trans- School council along with ners, desserts and snacks tasks every day for us in our working on the fund-raising for two weeks; Devins Drive busy time and to the many fer of employees, assets, liabilities, rights and obligations Published weekly by The of the Aurora Hydro Commission to a corporation and a committee for the 1st Oak Public School for their gen- friends and family for their Auroran Publications Inc. subsidiary corporation in accordance with the provincial Ridges Pathfinders to erous donation; all depart- support. At 75 Mary Street, Aurora, L4G 1G3 legislation. attend an international meet ments of the Town of If we have missed any per- in Florida this coming Aurora; members of the son or group in our thanks, Subsequently, council incorporated a wires company Owner & Publisher August. Aurora Seniors Centre; and please know that you are in known as Aurora Hydro Connections responsibile for Rosemary Schumaker At the same time, she was also the ladies of the Royal our hearts and thoughts. Editorial electrical distribution within the town, to be known as looking to return to universi- Canadian Region, Branch Letty was a person very Ron Wallace WiresCo. Dick Illingworth ty to further her education in 385 in Aurora, who helped dedicated to everything she The transfer bylaw excluded the hydro building on the Photography order to be qualified to by supplying the wonderful put her mind to and many Naomi Tobin Industrial Parkway. teach special needs chil- tea for the reception after were touched by her hard Display Advertising The other corporation is the Borealis Hydro Electric Bob Ince dren. the funeral. work and acts of kindness. Holding Inc, known as HoldCo. Kathy Bitove Production Council agreed the number of directors would be a min- Cynthia Proctor imum of five and a maximum of seven with the board comprised of one serving member of council plus up to All Departments five citizens, with a citizen member as chairperson. Volunteers made 905-727-3300 Facsimile Machine It was also agreed the citizen members of the initial 905-727-2620 board would receive $5,000 per annum plus $400 per E-Mail meeting with the chairperson receiving an additional Advertising Department $2,500 per annum. marathon success [email protected] One has to wonder why council approved the salary for Editorial Department the directors, plus a per meeting payment, when the for- [email protected] To the editor, most, was the record Hats off to the visionar- mer hydro commissioners, elected by the people, number of volunteers ies and organizers who Editorial policy received only a small fraction of that amount. Opinions expressed by colum- I had the great pleasure who turned out in hordes volunteered so much time It is more than school trustees receive and people elect nists, contributors and letter Sunday, April 13th, to to "man their stations". and effort to the run! writers are not necessarily the trustees. those of the Auroran. Letters play a small part in the It was these volunteers To all the wonderful indi- That's one question you might want to ask members of must include name and phone number, although number will council, and what they are going to do about it, when all Bob Hartwell Half and all their efforts that vidual volunteers, who Marathon Challenge, in not be published. Names may candidate meetings are held in this election year. helped make the event a made this event come to be withheld assuming a com- Another question you might want to ask is the financial honour of the late Bob huge success. life, my many thanks, for pelling reason to do so. Letters Hartwell, one of Aurora's How proud I was to be once again renewing my may be edited or refused. All status of the hydro corporations and what appears to be contents protected by copyright. some creative financing, as it is understood somebody outstanding citizens. an "Auroran"! faith in the giving spirit of The day was glorious in Runners from all over this community we call Advertising policy borrowed around $12 million at 7.5 per cent interest for Publisher is not liable for slight some reason or other. every way: sun shining, Ontario came to Aurora, home! changes or typographical errors There are many other questions of concern about what's the promise of spring and felt the true meaning that do not lessen the value of warmth, a fun party of "Connecting our Trish Seguin an advertisement. Disputes going on at Aurora Hydro and councillors and candidates must be brought to the attention had better find the answers before the election, as the atmosphere, but the part Community" through our Aurora Volunteer of the publisher prior to the fol- public has a right to know. that lifted my spirits the enthusiastic giving spirit! Centre lowing edition. AURORAN, Week of April 22, 2003 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

Dragon Boat Youth Racing

Dragon Boat Racing - and if you haven't tried it I would encourage you to read on. The Canadian Mental Health Association, whose headquarters are located at 15150 Yonge Street opposite the library in Aurora, is holding its first Dragon Boat Festival this summer, Saturday, August 23rd at Recreation Island, Seneca King Campus only minutes from Aurora on Dufferin north of Letters to the Editor Bloomington. Events will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature rock climbing, swimming, children's activities Pat Barber: A life well lived and, of course, Dragon Boat Races for youth and adults. To the editor, She lived in the same Are we, the homeowners separate bill. We pay an The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking house on the same street outside the city, sup- additional amount for for more than 40 years. posed to be grateful for miscellaneous services for residents from Aurora and other regional munici- Recently, Pat Barber died. She was diagnosed She was a good neigh- that? and indications are we palities to help with this event and if you are inter- on the previous Tuesday. bour...a founding member It has been said that will soon be paying sepa- ested, you are invited to attend a meeting at their All she said was "I hope and a staunch supporter seniors will receive a rately for garbage collec- offices in Aurora, 15150 Yonge, on Thursday, May it will be quick." It was. of our artist community. rebate of $450 on proper- tion. 1st at 7 p.m. Family and friends gath- It has flourished and no ty tax as relief from Then there's the whop- For those residents who have been to our twin ered to celebrate her life. doubt will continue to do school taxes. ping share we pay for town of Leksand, Sweden, this is not unlike the The family was small; so because of people like People on fixed incomes Toronto's housing and church boat races that occur there and that a num- friends were many. The Pat. This was a life well have been able to claim a social services ($83 mil- ber of us tried during our visit many years ago! chapel was full. lived. "shelter exemption" lion) and the fact their Dragon boats race over a 500-meter course, three One woman spoke of a Meanwhile, we have rebate since the Region property tax increases to four boats per race. friendship that spanned been given a preview of was created in 1971. are a mere fraction of our Premier Ernie Eves good- That was 32 years ago. own this year and every The race takes between three and five minutes to 50 years. They were both artists, and their experi- ie-bag which will be dis- The allowable rebate year. complete and is run in heats with the heat winners ences together were tributed if we are good has never changed. This I think homeowners in continuing to the finals. filled with fun and laugh- boys and girls and re- additional amount will not the Region of York and More than two million people worldwide participate ter. elect his government. much improve the situa- elsewhere might be for- in Dragon Boat racing. A young woman read a Toronto will receive a tion. given for thinking this The purpose of these races is to raise funds for the poem of appreciation of million dollar helicopter While incomes have vision of sugar plums Canadian Mental Health Association. her grandmother. for the police department. stayed the same, proper- dancing in our heads is Funds raised go directly to the Association - there Cathy, Pat's daughter, Toronto is apparently ty taxes and other costs not exactly that. are no administration fees, only the direct costs was able to read the the only large police have steadily risen. Shame on you, Mr. associated to the event. eulogy...told of a great department that doesn't There has been continu- Eves, shame on you. The cost to acquire a boat to race is $700. childhood ...a home that have its own helicop- al dumping of responsi- That stunt of presenting welcomed all the children ter...what a shame. bilities which are rightful- your statement of goals As there are 20 paddlers, this works out to $25 per in the neighborhood That would indicate that ly provincial onto the and objectives to the person. ...and the love of her homeowners elsewhere shoulders of homeown- coalition of the willing in As well, there are various sponsorship categories mother for her father. have already paid for ers. Brampton has not gone for this event and Dragon Boat participants are Pat's son, Doug, said their million dollar whirly- Add to that the changes unnoticed. encouraged to get sponsors of their own. how his mother had done birds…with no help from in the way we pay for The funds raised during the day will go to support all the things she wanted the provincial govern- municipal services. We Evelyn Buck Youth Wellness programs and workshops which are to do. ment. pay for sewer service in a Aurora presented free to students in both elementary and secondary schools. These programs target youth at risk. Adventures in driving to work The aim of the association is to increase aware- ness, expand their programs and address the stig- To the editor, driving an expensive SUV, look, but your eyes go right And, the day would not be ma of suicide and mental illness, especially among fixing her hair and make- to him. Your stomach does complete without the token our youth. Further to Dick up, talking on the cell a flip flop and you look juvenile with the baseball Topics covered include confidence and self Illingworth's brickbat about phone and drinking design- away, only to find your eyes hat on backwards, windows esteem, as well as dealing with stress and bullying. drivers in the Auroran er water while weaving shifting right back in his wide open forcing every- Other topics that are included in this youth program recently, I'm sure we all aimlessly through the traf- direction. Finally, the light one within 100 miles to lis- include supportive counselling, anger management, have stories to tell about fic. Who's driving the SUV? changes and he's gone. ten to his choice of non- and support for depression. adventures in driving, but Let's not overlook the Of course, right in the music and endure the This is accomplished through a variety of social driving seven miles to work nose picker! He's really middle of the hustle and thumping of the bass and support services through awareness, education each day is more than an special! We're all tired in bustle of everyone trying to speakers pounding in the and intervention. adventure - it's downright the morning, we want to get get to work on time, some- wind. They include social programs like youth coffee dangerous and sometimes to work on time and try to one's dear old dad pulls out Driving to work is only the clubs, support groups dealing with bereavement, very entertaining. have a good day. We're of a side street. He's got practice run. The real chal- self injury, outreach to the homeless or those at risk There are those drivers usually hungry and dying nowhere to go and all day lenge comes on the drive of becoming homeless, and Youth Net - York who drape the newspaper for that first cup of coffee. to get there. The gas home at the end of the day. Region, a mental health promotion and early inter- or a book over the steering The nose picker pulls up pedal's stuck at 10 miles But....that's another story. vention program run for youth by youth. wheel and read while they right beside you - his finger per hour as dear old dad This is a first time event with plans to become an drive. buried right to the bridge of creeps along holding up Heather Sinclair annual event in support of youth and the Canadian Then there is the idiot his nose. You try not to five miles of traffic. Oak Ridges Mental Health Association. If you would like more specific information, I would encourage you to call 905-841-3977 ext 0 and a rep- A tree bylaw for the town? resentative of the Canadian Mental Health To the editor, at least three time, I could many municipalities have implemented a tree bylaw. Association would be glad to tell you all about it. not find any part that out- enacted bylaws in order to He also stated that per- Herewith the gist of my lined the Town of Aurora's save our/their trees, includ- haps his piece might cause If you see something in this column that you wish recent letter to you after stance on the tree situation, ing those situated on both the Town Council to do to respond to, I welcome your comments, either reading Dick Illingworth's either through the provincial private or public property. something. through the paper, to the Town Hall by mail - Box piece in the Auroran on act or a corresponding I subsequently talked to 1000, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at trees. municipal act. Dick and he agreed to date J.A.S. Milne [email protected] Although I read the article In the case of the latter, the Town of Aurora has not Aurora 6 - AURORAN, Week of April 22, 2003 Bouquets Letters to the Editor &&Brickbats Reader talks about By DICK ILLINGWORTH BOUQUETS Toronto and former York Regional Police Chief Julian Fantino on being awarded the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police the tender process Forces in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, To the editor, bility for the projects they been caused by drainage competing firms through with the presentation by Governor General approve. problems that should have letters of reference, visiting Adrienne Clarkson. I read with great interest Council needs practical been recognized in the ini- previously built sites, and the Mayor's column in the realists who are concerned tial planning stages. examining repair records? BOUQUETS to the management and staff of Howard Auroran recently. with escalating municipal The new library cost tax- 5. Is the final deter- Johnson Aurora for contributing $5 for every per- In it he expresses the taxes and making respon- payers millions in cost mining factor cost alone? son in attendance at the dinner theatre during point of view that elected sible financial decisions. overruns as the location 6. Does the final the opening weekend performances of "The Odd officials are not expected Let's consider the sad chosen again posed landfill contract include perform- Couple" to the Canadian Cancer Society in to "manage the business". recent history of town problems. ance clauses of both mate- remembrance of the hotel's late general manager, Tom On this level I feel that the building repair costs. Is there a pattern here? rials and workmanship? If Fisher. mayor and some members The swimming pool in the Consider these questions: not, why not? of council have succeeded leisure complex is costing 1. Once the tenders In a newspaper article, Al More BOUQUETS to the eight talented cast members of beyond their wildest expec- taxpayers $300,000. are received, how many Downey was quoted as The Odd Couple for their share of the proceeds tations. The town hall landscaping are considered? saying "sooner or later from the opening night performance for the However, as a taxpayer, I project has ballooned to 2. Does a committee roofs do go". same purpose. would prefer it if there were $500,000. narrow the choices? Hopefully, the same may more members on council The leisure centre roof 3. Who is responsi- be said for some BRICKBATS to the blonde young lady driving a catering who defined themselves in boasts a price tag of ble for making the final town politicians and truck who can't read or obey a stop sign. less grandiose terms as $215,000. choice? administrators. She came wheeling south on Industry visionaries and planners In the case of the swim- 4. When assessing Street, failed to stop at Mary Street and with vague responsibilities ming pool and landscaping the tenders do those J. Salmon almost wiped out a black car proceeding west on Mary and it seems no accounta- the problem could have responsible investigate the Aurora Street, which had come to a full stop and was starting up again. BOUQUETS to the management of Mary's Flower Shop on Colleges in trouble, Yonge Street on the 90th anniversary of serving the Aurora and district community from the same location and with the same excellent service. The wooden floors and tin ceiling have been skillfully combined with exposed brickwork, preserving the this reader states ambience of yesteryear. The Carusos have the prestigious To the editor, of $3,173 less per student. and there is no sound plan New to the community? distinction of operating the oldest-family owned business in Another problem for col- to replace them. Aurora since 1913. Expecting a baby Re: Tory Government leges is that a significant Class sizes are growing Neglects Community proportion of the teaching larger and the professors BOUQUETS to Fiona Stephenson for her recent letter to the at your house? Colleges. staff is now hired on a part- are dealing with students Auroran about Canada's unimaginable immigra- The Ontario's Colleges of time basis (often 50 per with a wide range of aca- tion system, where regular immigrants have to Newly Engaged? Applied Arts face huge cent or more of a division's demic and special needs. go through a long process and pay a $1,500 pro- obstacles next year. staff composition). In reality, colleges are cessing fee, while refugees turn up at the border The double cohort of stu- What type of "quality edu- beginning to crumble. Due New Business/ and are admitted without documentation of any kind. dents will arrive at institu- cation" is this for the stu- to years of underfunding by Hopefully someone will listen. Professional? tions, which have already dents? the Conservative govern- been crowded for the past The number of full-time ment, the educational BRICKBATS to the owners of the downtown Yonge Street decade. staff will soon dwindle even equipment and learning A Civic minded shop previously occupied by Pizza Pizza Even though there have more due to retirements resources urgently need and now with its windows covered with Business interested been some buildings con- updating. kraft paper and the garnish orange structed to deal with this Colleges have been neg- checkerboard logo that remains. It's a disgrace for what is in sponsoring surge of enrollment, the stu- Bark park lected and they face a cri- supposed to be Aurora's heritage district. If the town doesn't dents will find that colleges From page one sis. Unfortunately, the Tory Welcome Wagon? have the power to control such conditions, it should. Thanks have limited space for government is doing noth- to John and Joan Harold for the idea. Industrial Parkway, across libraries, student clubs, ing to solve it. Colleges from the Aurora Montessori If you fit into one of these computer rooms and class- should not be treated as BOUQUETS to the organizers, the more than 600 partici- School, as an alternative. rooms. second class institutions. categories and have not been contacted by us, pants and 240 volunteers, plus the weatherman, The committee has pro- The biggest problem facing for making the Second Annual Bob Hartwell posed the use of approxi- Please call 905-853-4645 colleges is the difference in Jim Jackson Challenge Run on April 13th so successful. mately 10 acres of the 50- the amount of money they Aurora There was also a sold out pasta dinner the night acre parcel and as it is receive for post secondary before the run at the Timberlane Athletic Club. floodplain, it is not subject programs compared to the to development and is sep- universities. BOUQUETS to the 228 AMHA 2002/2003 House League arate from residential A release from ACAATO - DAMIR VRANCIC Esso Medallists listed in the Auroran. There areas. the Association of Ontario were 76 most dedicated, 76 most improved and He stressed there would LAW OFFICE Community College 76 most sportsmanlike. Congratulations! be no cost to the taxpayer Administrators - reports that as the Aurora Animal Clinic BUSINESS LAW, over the past decade col- BOUQUETS to eight-year-old Mathew Stewart of Aurora on had entered into a partner- REAL ESTATE, lege enrollments have winning the limited edition print of the Ron ship agreement with the WILLS & ESTATES increased by 34 per cent; committee to sponsor fenc- McLean/Don Cherry painting at Jonathan's while operating funds have ing the park. Restaurant with funds going to the Rose Cherry decreased by 42 per cent. Committee members 905-841-6411 home. More BOUQUETS to Jonathan's on 14 This translates into a drop referred the presentation to years of feeding hungry Aurorans. Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 from $7,552 per student in staff for further discussion 1990/01 to $4,379 per stu- with the Bark Park commit- BOUQUETS to Mark Lariviere, an 11-year-old Aurora boy dent in 2002/03, a difference tee. who visited Mexico two years ago and was ARE YOU A CANDIDATE appalled at the poverty he saw. He returned FOR ORTHOTICS? home and began collecting money to help them, and to date, has raised more than $2,000. ONUMENTS BY M HOMPSONS T A New Approach to Memorial Design. 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If that's the case, then the Olympic standard (but "The Olympics are espe- Nicole Forrester is well not Canada's) and was a cially personal to me." equipped for the challenges The Under 11 Aurora Minor Soccer Girls' Rep Team, shown here, recently three-time National For someone with Nicole's that lay ahead. won the Richmond Green Indoor League title even though they finished only Women's high jump cham- fourth at the end of regulation league play. A unique coaching technique by pion. Warren Payne - playing everyone in different positions, including the goalie Even so, the harsh disap- Jaguar Gymnastics pointment she felt soon to give each player equal time - paid off as the team went on to win the NOW TAKING PLAN AHEAD championship in the playoffs. They beat the second place finishers 2-0, and gave way to a new emotion REGISTRATIONS SUMMER CAMPS won the title over the first place finishers with a 3-2 score. - steely determination. FOR SPRING CLASSES AVAILABLE So much so, that Nicole ¥ Parent & Tot now sees the setback as ¥ Recreational & Skating group says town "probably the greatest Competitive thing that could have hap- ¥ Birthday Parties pened to me, because it Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, pre-competitive, competitive, adult programs, created an intense fire and birthday parties. needs three new ice pads within me to be the best". 905 841 7598 6 Vata Court, Unit 6 & 7 (off Edward) 2 blocks east of Yonge, AURORA Darryl Iwai, a founding to the town. that all kids could skate in Since then, this member of AOKS (All Our It was also noted that the Aurora, business would Commonwealth Games Kids Skate), appeared groups had waitlisted 545 stay in town and attract bronze medalist has simply before council recently rep- potential users who were tournaments and competi- turned her sights to the resenting the collective unable to participate tions to Aurora and obtain next challenge. needs of 10 Aurora ice user because of lack of ice time business from other com- While studying for her groups. and this number is growing. munities. Master's degree at the FAN MAN SAVES YOU MONEY! The council chamber was Since January 1, 1996, a Iwai asked that AOKS be University of Texas, Nicole $20/hour ice user sur- recognized by council as a ¥ Specialties filled to capacity with chil- trains 30 hours a week, ¥ Ceiling Fans dren and parents in support charge has generated collaborative organization working with former ¥ Light Fixtures of the presentation. $1.12 million to ensure the partnering with the town to Donovan Bailey coach Dan ¥ Fan Parts Simply put, they said, construction financing of explore the options to find a Pfaff. Put the heat to your feet! there's not enough ice in the second ice pad at the solution to meet the needs Her regimen includes 905 Aurora Community Centre. of the user groups. CALL FOR HOURS 220 INDUSTRIAL PKWY., S., AURORA r841-2832 Aurora. sprinting, weight lifting and, To date an excess of Councillor Evelina The objective of AOKS is of course, jumping. to create awareness $420,000 has been gener- MacEachern, a member of At 26, Nicole realizes that through partnership with ated and should be consid- the Leisure Services 2003 will be a defining year CRIMINAL community organizations to ered as the ice users contri- Advisory Committee, point- in her high jump career. DEFENCE meet the rink facility needs bution towards the capital ed out that the Leisure "The significance of this of Aurora residents. costs of new ice pads. Services Master Plan year is immeasurable. The BAIL YOUNG Aurora ice users are fully This fee generates an included other priority proj- OFFENDERS prepared to carry all their annual surplus of $60,000 ects such as a youth centre, year of the World Championships (in France costs of operations without over current operating seniors centre, aquatic WILLS, REAL taxpayer subsidies. costs. facility as well as ice pads, in August) is also the eve of ESTATES ESTATE A survey carried out by If this pricing policy remain and ice pads shouldn't be the Olympics in Athens," Susan E. Tucker AOKS estimates the total in place, the annual surplus considered in isolation. she said. FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public number of the 10 major would rise to approximately Council members agreed Indeed, the rest of the LAW 905 727-7775 Aurora user group partici- $160,000 with the addition that AOKS be asked to year reads like a travel pants at 4,059, and this of three ice pads, the group work with the Leisure represents an estimated noted Services Advisory 3,000 families. It was also pointed out that Committee in an attempt to The cumulative unsatisfied all ice users pay more than resolve the issues. demand for ice time in just their operating costs, Aurora is 186 hours per while other organizations "Beautiful" day week. With each pad sup- receive a subsidy, so that Last March council adopt- plying 60 hours of prime ice ice users are not a burden ed a resolution to partici- time, a total of three new to taxpayers. pate in the GTA Anti-Litter ice pads are required. It was suggested the town Campaign. Comfort and Style In comparing current lev- seek new financing options At last week's general els of the number of rinks to such as debt financing committee meeting, it was population, the survey against future development agreed to declare May 3 as -a great pair! reveals Aurora is dead last. charges and/or private/pub- "Let's Keep Aurora It was pointed out that the lic partnerships. Beautiful Day" and to town had budgeted for one AOKS recommended a seek support from the ice pad to be constructed in new three-pad facility so community. 2005, while the need is for three ice pads immediately, and although the need was known, no action has been Lights with Style! taken since 1999. 13130 Yonge Street, Oak Ridges AOKS members associa- (across from McDonalds) FELDSPAR tion collectively purchased 905 773-9989 They’re waterproof 365.5 hours of ice time for the 2002/2003 season out- side Aurora at a cost of $566,758. Earn FREE shoes! Join our Kid’s Shoe Club! 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Fitness Kickboxing Strength Training Mayor Tim Jones has a plethora of merchandise to offer Teresa Cook, centre, and CITY-TV celebrity Liz Yoga, Nia & Tai Chi West during the official opening of Cupid & Psyche, a ladies' accessories store in St. Andrew's Plaza. DISCOVER UBC It's the second store for owner Teresa Cook, who operates another location in Cookstown. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace (Ultimate Bodyshaping Course) Cash Prize for the most overall improved participant Maintaining the balance H.E.R.S. FITNESS a difficult task in Aurora St. Andrews Village 2 Orchard Heights The battle to maintain a increased by 13 per cent, The town did have another to Aurora. Blvd. balance between industri- while commercial construc- 50 acres of serviced The big question is Unit 26, Aurora ON al/commercial and residen- tion decreased by 62 per employment lands in the whether residential proper- 905.726.9467 tial assessment is one that cent and industrial develop- Bayview Wellington area but ty owners, especially those faces many municipalities, ment by 63 per cent com- on September 22, 1999, by on a fixed income can hold and Aurora is no exception. pared with the same period a 6-2 vote approved a on until new non-residential Back in 1965, then-Mayor the previous year. request from the developer growth can bring the In association with Watson’s Family Karate School Clarence Davis called for a In considering the commit- to rezone the lands from assessment and taxable www.watsonsfamilykarate.com www.hersolutions.ca renewed drive to attract tee structure for the present industrial to residential. balance back under industry to Aurora. term of Aurora Council, it The alleged lack of avail- control. "Unless this is done, I don't was decided that the roles able industrial land is a rela- know what taxpayers will do of the former Community tively new problem for in the future," he said at the Core Review Committee Aurora, as three municipal time. and the Business industrial parks had been The same statement could Development Committee successfully developed in well be made today. In would be combined into a the 1970s and 1980s. 2003, Aurora homeowners new Economic In the late 1980s council will receive a double wham- Development Advisory designated 400 acres of How do you spell success? Call Scholars. my, as draft operating budg- Committee. land on the west side of We help students from Grades 1 to 12, and adults ets for both the region and The new committee has a Bayview Avenue between with academic upgrading. Only Scholars has four the town showed a substan- membership of nine, includ- Wellington Street and the learning options designed to make a difference: tial tax increase. ing five citizens appointed St. John's Sideroad. Back in the 1960s and by council, a representative Developers quickly • Academic upgrading • Personalized tutoring 1970s Aurora councils tried of the Chamber of stripped the area of trees, • Help with homework • Education resources to keep the balance around Commerce and three mem- grass and topsoil in prepa- 65 per cent residential and bers of council. ration for servicing and THE SCHOLARS WAY: IT’S ALL IN THE TEACHING© 35 per cent non-residential. The mandate of the com- development but the indus- Often, plans of subdivision mittee is to make recom- tries never came. 905 were stalled pending indus- mendations to council on Beavertop Developments 713-3488 trial/commercial growth. matters relating to the spent between $3 and $5 www.scholarscanada.com Aurora Centre on Bayview Reassessment in 1969 did- attraction and retention of million installing water and n't help as it presented new business in Aurora, identify sewer services and con- challenges for council mem- niche markets and actively structing roads on 215 acres bers in trying to prepare the assist in fostering a positive of the land parcel before 1970 budget. community image, a viable going into bankruptcy in Prior to reassessment the core and a healthy business 1992. residential tax base was 67 environment. Bayview Wellington, a con- per cent with industry and The town recently hired a sortium of Cadillac Fairview, commerce paying 33 per full-time economic develop- Eaton's and Cooperators cent. ment officer to work with the Insurance, purchased the After reassessment the committee in promoting southern 197 acres for a residential tax base jumped Aurora as a good place to shopping mall, housing, to 79 per cent with the bal- carry on a business and live. community theatre, library, ance of 21 per cent The reason given for the retirement home, church assessed to industry and delay in employing a devel- and school sites. commerce. opment officer was said to The developers were not This resulted in a dramatic be the lack of available serv- optimistic about develop- increase for homeowners, iced employment lands until ment on the industrial lands as they had to pick up the lands at Highway 404 in the foreseeable future, as approximately 250,000 in and Wellington Street East the recession had changed actual tax dollars, which are available for develop- plans for industrial reloca- was transferred from the ment. tion and expansion. non-residential sector. According to a York region- At that time it was reported Residential taxpayers are al planning report in there was a 40-year supply in much the same position September, 2001, Aurora of serviced or designated today as residential growth had a vacant land inventory lands in the GTA. is rampant and industrial of 430 net acres or a 18.1 The town has industrial and commercial growth rela- year supply based on land available, has an expe- tively stagnant. absorption rates at that rienced economic develop- During the first half of 2002 time, of which 84 net acres ment officer and a strong the value of residential con- had been registered and committee committed to struction in York Region draft approved. bringing new development AURORAN, Week of April 22, 2003 -13 1973: It was a very good year… In December, 1973, in town's new industrial park offices and the possibility today. council and citizen groups trial park. Buck said she looking back over the year calling it a real community of constructing a joint She also referred to the had become confrontation- could see it as a potentially Mayor Evelyn Buck said project, backed 100 per administrative structure progress made in drafting al, as the citizen groups beautiful display centre for she couldn't have worked cent by council and with with the town. an official plan for the town. were demanding domina- local handicrafts. The with a better council and strong citizen support. Buck cited the progress There was also discussion tion, rather than participa- house is currently used as said it was a real team She also noted the work made in the expansion of during the year about tion. a day care centre. spirit that brought about of council in encouraging the sewage plant and the reducing the size of council Consideration was given She said it had been a several accomplishments the York County Board of federal Local Initiative from nine to seven. to the future of the Jack good year and the town during the year. Education to remain in Program grant to renovate Concern was expressed Wood farmhouse on prop- never had such an In picking out the high- Aurora as they searched the old cement factory into that relationship between erty acquired for the indus- optimistic future. lights she pointed to the for a new site for board what is the Factory Theatre

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The Regional Municipality of York VE would be located WhatWhat to to do do withwith yardyard wastewaste inin York York Region!Region! SPRING CLEANINGSPRING YOUR CLEANING YARD? YOUR YARD? at town’s entrances Remember, organic yard waste should not be sent to landfill sites in Rolf Fischer, co-chairman order to conserve space. If yard waste cannot be composted in the backyard, residents and businesses may take these materials to York of the Terry Fox Run in Region's Organic Yard Waste Composting Facility. Aurora, appeared before council's general committee COMPOSTING FACILITY HOURS last week to seek approval Monday to Friday to erect signs at the four April 1 to Dec. 31 (except statutory holidays) 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. major entrances to town. Saturdays April 1 to Dec. 31 (except closed at 1 p.m. on Dec. 27) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. He explained the signs Sundays would include a picture of April 20 to June 8 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Terry plus details on the Evenings run/walkathon to be held this April 1 to Nov. 25 Tuesday evening only to 8 p.m. year September 14 and the Winter name of the sign's sponsor. Jan. 2 to Mar. 31 Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fischer said he needed WHAT'S ACCEPTED town approval before he • leaves • weeds could contact local busi- HOMPSO •grass clippings • fruits, vegetables & pumpkins nessmen regarding sponsor- T Funeral Home N • shrubs • flowers & garden plants ship. 29 Victoria St., Aurora •branches • sod He said he would work with Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 NOT ACCEPTED the Works Department as to Directors: the best location, the signs Brent Forrester - Jacqueline Baak - Don Boswell - Gena Maher - Taylor Brown •tree branches & brush larger than • kitchen & food waste • 100 mm (4 inches) in diameter • animal droppings would be put up approxi- • & 1.8 m (6 feet) long • rocks & stones mately two weeks in • stumps & root balls • dirt & topsoil advance of the run and • driveway & road sweepings would be taken down after- COST wards. Because the signs would www.dignitymemorial.com • $2.00 for cars. ~ Cremation, Burial & Memorial Services • $3.00 for all sport utility vehicles and vans, except cube vans. be on regional roads, the ~ Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans ~ Monuments, Markers & Inscriptions •All other vehicles, including cube vans, pickup trucks, and anything that Region of York's approval ~ Affordable Cost Options Proud to be part of Service Corporation International (Canada) Limited is pulling a loaded trailer will be weighed and charged $40.00 per tonne will also be necessary. plus GST, with a minimum charge of $4.40 plus GST for any load. •Payment by cash, VISA, Mastercard or Interac. •People delivering yard waste in bags and/or containers will be asked to empty them at the Composting Facility. Kraft paper yard waste bags do not have to be emptied. ª COMPOST FOR SALE CUPID & PSYCHE Buy compost at the facility for: • $1.99 per bag (plus GST & PST); 20x30 inches; already filled. Unique Fashion Accessories •$13.00 per tonne (plus GST & PST); loaded onto your pickup truck or trailer; minimum charge $13.00 (plus GST & PST). Featuring Jewellery by Teresa • Landscaping companies, farmers, contractors and other large quantity users can purchase bulk quantities of compost. Call Miller Compost at (905) 773-9876 for details. LOCATION The Composting Facility is located in Richmond Hill at 1351 Bloomington Road (south side), just west of Leslie Street.

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Watch for notices from your municipality for further details. 2 Orchard Heights Blvd., Unit #3, Aurora FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Visit the York Region web site at: www.region.york.on.cawww.region.york.on.ca 905-726-4333 AURORAN, Week of April 22, 2003 - 14 RUMOURS & RUMBLINGS Aurora gets its post office back In October, 1981, the late John Dol of Model Builders AURORA TIGERS IN TROUBLE have two high schools in the municipality. removed the metal grille, which for the previous 10 years or The lone dissenter was Councillor Evelyn Buck who more had hidden the façade of the historic 1914 Post Office. The present day Aurora Tigers Junior A hockey team is claimed school building was out of control with the pending While the interior had been recycled as modern office suffering deja-vu. takeover of local school boards by a County Board of space, the exterior was restored to what it was when the Back in September, 1985, they were having financial prob- Education in 1969. Yonge Street landmark with its clock tower first opened in lems, just like they're having today. And it was that county board that named the structure 1914. The club had legally folded and the town was considering "Aurora High School", discarding the recommended "Aurora And that clock in the tower, stopped for years, started run- legal action to obtain outstanding debts of $12,839 from the Secondary School", for obvious reasons. ning again. team. In October, 1985, the town decided to sue both parties due AURORA FIREFIGHTERS IN A MOVIE to the on-going doubt as to who owned the team. The Tigers pulled out of the Ontario Junior Hockey League It was April, 1985, and a movie was being made in Toronto after weeks of uncertainty about the team's future. The for the mini TV series Kane and Abel based on Jeffrey team folded due to a controversy that saw two parties claim Archer's bestseller. ownership to the team. The Toronto fire department had been asked to provide Ted Tobias, the coach and one of the parties claiming own- ership, decided not to ice a team. three antique fire vehicles for the movie but could only find The other party, nine Aurora and Toronto businessmen, two. claimed ownership, pointing out that Tobias still owed them Someone said there was one in Aurora so the call went money for the team. out. The trouble facing council members was who to sue for the Aurora's 1926 International, the town's first motorized fire outstanding debts. vehicle, was quickly loaded and transported to the city, along with four would-be actors. WOMEN'S SPRING BREAK Making their debut, after the costume department black- ened their faces and outfitting them in the uniform of the Spring Break is normally associated with the school sys- day, were Les Steiner, Jim Allen, Art Bellar and Brian tem when schools close down for a week in March every Patrick. year. Back in the 1980's there was a Spring Break for Sell Your Home The setting was Chicago in the early 1930s. Aurora women. Directors almost got away with it, until one shot showed a The York Region Women's Committee held its 8th annual new Toronto streetcar in the background. without an Agent! Women's Spring Break on May 8, 1985, at the Aurora Meanwhile, the four actors are still around today, three of Highlands Golf Club with a full day of activities, including them still with Central York Fire Services, and the movie visit: two seminars, lunch with guest speaker Kim Ball and an actor truck is on display in a "fire museum" at the Edward information centre. www.SellWithNoRealtor.com Street hall in Aurora. The committee was formed in 1976 by Seneca College's ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. Continuing Education Department to give women living out- REBEKAH LODGE REMEMBERED side Toronto the opportunity to hear outstanding speakers on important issues of interest to them without the need of On June 1, 1979, the Aurora Elma Rebekah Lodge No. travelling to the city. 146 celebrated 65 years of service at the Aurora United Helping you build a realistic and Church. AURORA APPROVES SECOND HIGH SCHOOL attainable retirement portfolio Four 50-year members of the Lodge were on hand to Auddis Wong, CIM, CFP share in the festivities and each had a role to play. In March, 1968, approval of Aurora's share of a $73,000 Financial Consultant Dorothy Griffith and Evelyn Kerswell cut the birthday cake. site for a new high school on the western edge of Aurora Lillian Lubbock lit a candle for the future of the Lodge and was given in about seven minutes. Aurora: 905-727-7396 Marjorie Andrews lit a candle in memory of departed Sisters The Aurora and District High School Board estimated the Toronto: 416-510-1565 of the Lodge. new school, to accommodate 700 students, would be Past achievements of the Lodge included contributions to required by 1970. - Mutual Funds, RSP 1201-75 Donway West -Labour Sponsored Funds the Barrie Lodge Home, flowers placed in alternate church- Mayor Clarence Davis urged speedy approval of the North York, Ont. M3C 2E9 -GICs, Registered Education Plans, RIFs es each June in memory of departed Sisters, and donations school site on the Aurora/King border (today it's Murray [email protected] to York County Hospital and the Newmarket Music Festival. 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NOTICE TO CREDITORS in the estate of HAROLD WILLIAM GRAHAM. All claims against the estate of HAROLD WILLIAM GRAHAM, late of Town of Aurora, in the Province of Ontario, who died on or about February 20, 2003 must be in my hands by Friday, May 30th, 2003, after which date the estate will be distributed, having regard only to claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice. Dated April 4, 2003 KENNETH SHUGART, Estate Trustee, by his solicitors SHUGART & ASSOCIATES P.O. Box 486 Aurora, Ontario, Canada, L4G 3L6 15 -AURORAN, Week of April 22, 2003 Aurora Home & Lifestyle Show

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