St. John's to Close for Construction "Where Will All the Cars Go?" Between Old Yonge Street and Scheduled for This Summer

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Vol. 3 No. 15 Week of February 4, 2003 905-727-3300 St. John's to close for construction "Where will all the cars go?" between Old Yonge Street and scheduled for this summer. Councillor Ron Wallace asked the Industrial Parkway will be He expressed concerns that last week when he learned a completely closed during the motorists accustomed to using section of St. John's Sideroad reconstruction of the roadway the roadway would be forced to find alternative routes through residential areas. Director of Public Works Wayne Jackson replied that the new roadway will require the placement of up to three metres of fill and due to the narrow roadway construction equipment will take up both lanes, forcing the closure. He said the closure would be well signed and motorists from the north would be encouraged to use Green Lane or Mulock Drive in Newmarket during the construction period. "If we can do that then, why don't we do that now?" Wallace mused. Councillor John West wanted to know why the town was engaging a consultant for the design of certain works at a cost of $70,000 when it was a regional road. Three legs up Jackson replied that the town At the end of a million dollar evening, these three were all was piggy backing on the smiles as they stood beside one of the miniature vehicles to be regional contract to carry out used in the new Children's Safety Village, destined to open at town projects. These included installing a Bruce's Mill later this year. Optimist Club member Steve watermain, street lighting, side- Hinder, left, Village's honourary chairman Wendel Clark, and walks and an elevated board- Aurora Mayor Tim Jones, joined hundreds of others Thursday walk with a lookout over the night at DiNardo's in Aurora for an incredible fundraiser that marsh on the north side of the saw money flying around the room all night. Who gave what? roadway. See Page 6. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Frank Klees on board Plane's windshield explodes For Aurora's Frank Klees, he was three layers of windshield explod- go." watching the impossible…but he ed. With emergency vehicles lined lived to tell about it. The pilot, flying 25,000 feet over along both sides of the runway, the Ontario's newest Minister of Lake Superior, immediately started plane landed safely, the windshield Tourism and Recreation was on a a descent back into Thunder Bay stayed in place, and the plane's 10 tour which had carried him suc- warning the tower of the emer- occupants were unhurt. cessfully to Thunder Bay last week. gency. The incident didn't stop Klees. The Auroran learned that he, and "It was 50 below zero outside the He left Friday - by plane - for Sault a staff of seven, had just completed plane," Klees told the Auroran. "We Ste. Marie to announce a tourism tourism strategy consultations in were finished if that third layer let marketing strategy. the city at the head of Lake Superior and were in a chartered Aurora Chamber of Commerce officials may have been commuter plane, heading for NNUAL thinking their new digs weren't big enough as hundreds of Toronto. A Chamber members attended the official grand opening of "It wasn't a big plane," Klees said, ARCTIC ADVENTURE the new building at Yonge and Industrial. Here general man- when asked about the flight, "and I ager Rosalyn Gonsalves gets help from building committee was looking over the pilot's shoul- Machell and Fleury Parks chairman Ian Johnson as they officially mark residency in der through the front windshield." Saturday the new structure. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace And while he watched, two of the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. LENARD LIND Broker/Owner #1 SALES PRODUCER IN AURORA & REGION 2001* Call today for a free property evaluation!** L .H.LIND REALTY INC. 905-841-0000 53 Wellington St. E., Aurora (1 block east of Yonge) www.lhlindrealty.com Ontario’s ONLY... *based on IMS Statistics Aurora Offices. ISO 9001:2000 REGISTERED **Some conditions apply 2 - AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 Coming Events in Aurora Grant cash CONTINUING York Regional Youth Chess Competition, with the Aurora Tournament taking place at the Legion. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 7 p.m., free FEBRUARY 19 internet training for seniors over 60, sponsored by The Aurora Chamber of Commerce holds their regu- is divided Elder Connections. For further information, call lar luncheon meeting at Howard Johnson Aurora. Barbara at 905-727-8808. Guest speaker is newly appointed York Regional Back in 1989 council cial events. * * * * Police Chief Armand Labarge. Call 905-727-7262 to appointed a Grants Review In a report to council it was Baseball registration, ACC2 Lobby - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. reserve Ad Hoc Committee to come noted that only three submis- Saturdays, Feb.15, 22. * * * * up with a grant policy and sions were received, which * * * * The Aurora Seniors are on the move again with a procedures for administering complied with the policy. Theatre Aurora presents Ray Cooney's delightful trip to Toronto to see the production of the "Lion grants, and community The organizations request- comedy "Run For Your Wife", at the Factory Theatre. King" at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Cost is $105 groups would be made ing funding were groups that It continues to February 8. A man with two wives in for members and $110 for non-members. Call 905- aware of the policy. work closely with town two neighbouring towns is involved in a traffic acci- 727-2816 to reserve. Grant funding was departments in providing dent. He gives conflicting stories to the police and FEBRUARY 22 approved annually and joint community events and medical officials who contact his wives. Call 905-727- It's Bowl for Kids Sake time for Big Brothers of York began to increase substan- programs. 3669 for ticket information. at the Aurora Bowl with starting times at 1, 3 and 5 tially from $25,000 in 1989 to Council approved grants for FEBRUARY 7 p.m. Call 905-727-1251 to register and get a starting $90,586 in 1995, resulting in 2003 totalling $77,534 upon Prominent Canadian pianist, active recording artist time. a review of the policy, which approval of the 2003 budget. and award winner, Andre LaPlante recital at St. * * * * was adopted in December, Under Community Grants Andrews College Chapel at 7 p.m. Laplante appears Aurora Youth Soccer Club Registration takes place 1995, for implementation in the Queen's York Rangers through the Piano Six project in which exceptional at the Canadian Tire store, Yonge Street at Murray the 1997 fiscal year. Cadet Corps will receive performers visit Canadian communities giving Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The revised policy identifies $468, 140 Aurora Air Cadet recitals, workshops and masterclasses. In the past * * * * three major goals: temporary Squadron $414, and the decade, he has established himself as a romantic vir- York Strings Plus concert, Trinity Anglican Church, start-up assistance for new Optimists Club of Aurora tuoso. Tickets are $15 for adults; $8 for children 7.30 p.m. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and community based programs, $600. under 13, and $30 for a family of four. For information children. programs that are a joint Special Events Grants call (905) 727-5727. FEBRUARY 24 community service included Community * * * * First installment of the Town of Aurora's interim tax group/departmental cen- Recognition Awards $1,500, Dinner theatre continues at the Queen Elizabeth levy is now due, with the second installment due April tures and programs that Canada Day $17,000, Santa Theatre at the Howard Johnson Hotel with the come- 25. The levy will be 50 per cent of the 2002 taxes have no other municipal Claus Parade $5,000, Arctic dy "Below the Belt". It continues every Friday and FEBRUARY 25 funding assistance but are Adventure $2,000 and First Saturday night until February 28. Hot and cold buffet Travelling in Eastern Russia with Aurora's Harry recognized as a recreational Night $1,500. starting at 7 p.m. and show time at 8:30 p.m. Call Lumsden. Slide presentation of volcanoes, eagles community program. Education Awards total 905-727-1312 to reserve. and a wide variety of plants will be shown from 7 to 8 Each year council consid- $3,600 and a grant of FEBRUARY 7/9 p.m. in Public Meeting Room #1, at the Aurora ers requests from various $45,452 is made to the The Aurora Opera Company presents "The Wizard of Library. Admission is free. Register at the Adult organizations for funding Aurora Museum, of which Oz" at the Newmarket Theatre, featuring Courtney Information Desk, or phone 905-727-9493. assistance. In addition, $13,650 is returned as rental Palmateer and Kara Dymond alternating as Dorothy, FEBRUARY 28 assistance is also consid- income by the Aurora D. J. Demille as the scarecrow, Manuele Mizzi as the The Big Band Sound is coming to the Aurora Legion ered for town operated spe- Historical Society. lion and Alan Ribero as the tin man. Call 905-953- with the Toronto All Star Big Band, sponsored by 5122 for ticket information. Operation Catch-Up, Tutors and Mentors to raise FEBRUARY 8 funds for the group's youth programs in the region. Annual Arctic Adventure. Machell and Fleury Parks There's also a silent auction, light buffet supper and SAVE 40% - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. dancing. FEBRUARY 9 * * * * PATIO DOORS Jazz Vespers, Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Blood donor clinic. Aurora United Church, 3.30 p.m. & FRAMED WINDOWS Street. Featuring John Gittens, Don Thompson and to 7.30 p.m. Terry Clark. 7.30 p.m. MARCH 8 FINANCING FEBRUARY 11 Free one-hour adult "fast defense" course at Join the Aurora Seniors at the Briar's Resort at Watson's Karate. 2 to 3 p.m. Call to reserve 905-727- AVAILABLE AUTHORIZEDDEALER Jackson's Point. Cost is $56 for members and $61 for 7144. non-members. Call 905-727-2816 to reserve. MARCH 24/APRIL 4 * * * * Guided tours of Sheppard's Bush Conservation Aurora Council meets in General Committee at 7 Area. Includes a wagon ride. Call Nadine Partridge at p.m. in the council chambers of the Aurora Town Hall. 905-895-1281, Ex. 241 for further information or visit Open to the public. www.lsrca.on.ca FEBRUARY 14 JUNE 1 Red and White Gala at Tuscany Banquet Hall on It may be a long way in the future but if you want to Edward Street with proceeds to support the Pallative reserve a booth for the Eighth Annual Aurora Street Care Services of York Region. Tickets $60 per person Festival you had better take action now, as they are which includes dinner, two bottles of wine per table, going fast. Activities will open to the public at 11 a.m. dancing, door prizes, silent and life auction and a raf- and continue to 5 p.m. Call the Chamber office at fle. Call 905-895-3628 extension 270 for tickets. 905-727-7262 to book a booth. FEBRUARY 15 The York Symphony Orchestra presents an Opera 5th Annual Spectacular at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora at 8 p.m. Call 416-410-0860 for ticket information. DAYTONA 500 FEBRUARY 18 CHARITY EVENT The Optimist Club of Aurora presents the 7th Annual Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 Newmarket Community Centre Academy Baldwin Nursery School Doors Open at 11:30 Race starts at Noon! Tickets: $15.00 each 905-727-0411 Prizes • Food & Drinks • Silent Auction • Driver Pools • Raffles For Tickets & Information call OPEN HOUSE Al Noble at (905) 895-2571 & Registration or visit us at tiemersmamotorsports.com For Sept. 03 18 mos - 6 yrs. Committee now affiliated with Including JK and SK Kinsmen Club of Newmarket Feb 15 10 am - 2 pm 69 MCLEOD DR. AURORA Tickets also available at DONER NISSAN (905) 895-4661 (Randy) LEGACY JEWELLERY % Happy Valentine’s Day from Legacy Jewellery! *50% off all Gold & Diamond Jewellery! OFF 14800 Yonge St. (Aurora Shopping Centre) (905) 841-3065 *50 AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 - 3

All heart Staffers at Abbotsford Animal Hospital in Aurora are determined to double the money raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation last year, and they've called on Heartley, the mascot, to help. Sheila St. Happy Hilaire, left, and Whitney Gardner, right, join Rachel Laurence of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and Heartley, to kick off the campaign that ends February 14. They hope to raise $600 selling the $2 hearts that are appearing in shop windows throughout Aurora as part of Valentine’s the Foundation's "Painting The Town Red" campaign. York Region's FABULOUS KNIT OR KNOT goal is $37,000. OMAR'S SHOES FLICKS Auroran photo by Naomi Tobin See our YEAR-END With this coupon sale room!!! Rent 1 VHS or DVD New Orleans event SALE get 2nd 50% off Warm Rental selected yarns Sign up for free mid-winter classes winter boots (Free rental equal or lesser value) in Aurora Feb. 22 knitting, needlework, Columbia Expires 02/28/03 smocking Sorel - Prospector 905-841-5768 If you are fed up with the DiNardo's Mansion on with the balance of the pro- and needle tatting long days of winter, snow Industrial Parkway South ceeds going to the ADULTS & KIDS Kamik - Cougar and cold and can't arrange a Feb. 22, starting at 5:30 Canadian Breast Cancer visit to warmer climes, take p.m. and ending in the wee Foundation. heart as New Orleans is hours of Sunday morning. Mardi Gras 2003 includes coming to Aurora this month The Aurora Aerials is a a multi-course southern- FAMILY SHOE AURORA SPARKLE with Mardi Gras 2003. competitive dance team and style dinner accompanied Hosted by the Aurora they will provide a brief per- by the vocal stylings of Ian REPAIR ALTERATIONS PHARMACY Aerials Parents Committee formance after dinner. FitzGerald. it is planned to become an Part of the proceeds will be There will be silent and live Alterations Don't miss our annual event. used to support special auctions, a live band for Full service Mardi Gras will be held at training, performances and dancing and much more. SHOE REPAIRS & repairs February travel for the dance team, Originally Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) was just one day, WE OFFER REPAIRS Uniforms, Sales Event ON LEATHER JACKETS wedding dresses the day before Ash (zippers, re-lining, re-dying, etc.) Flyer! Consultant - yes; Wednesday, but later came Men's & women's Sale prices in effect to denote the entire carnival Workmanship suits & dresses season of feasting, parading & craftsmanship all month long! new road - maybe and drinking that precedes guaranteed 905-726-9242 Pick up your Lent. copy in-store A consultant does not The consultant firm of Organizer John O'Bireck necessarily mean a Totten Sims Hubicki has been working with the Mardi Gras Societies and new street, residents Associates has been Chambers of Commerce in engaged to carry out of Ridge Road were New Orleans and Mobile to told last week. the design work at a ensure Aurora's Mardi Gras Councillor John West cost not to exceed will be as authentic as pos- warned residents not $32,241. sible. to build up their hopes Ridge Road runs west Tickets are $100 per per- for the reconstruction off Yonge Street, south son. Call 905-727-5494 for of the roadway just of Industrial Parkway. information. because council had A& F HAIR ELITE - 727-6212 GERRY'S NO FRILLS approved hiring a con- AURORA ALTERATIONS - 726-9242 HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS - 727-8001 KAREN & TINA'S FLOWERS - 727-9865 sultant for the design AURORA DOLLAR DISCOUNT STORE - 841-2497 KESSLER'S SWISS PASTRIES - 727-8492 of the proposed recon- WINTER SEMINARS AURORA DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDRY - 713-0095 struction. KITCHEN ACCENTS - 841-0885 AURORA SALON SECRETS - 727-1044 KNIT OR KNOT - 713-1818 He noted that funds Saturday Mar 1, 2003 BARRONS - 841-5454 KODAK IMAGE CENTRE - 726-4243 for the reconstruction Plant Propagation/Rock Gardens, Ponds LEGACY JEWELERS - 841-3065 had not been included Saturday April 5, 2003 BEER STORE - 727-4741 NOT JUST CARDS (HALLMARK) - 727-1547 in the 10-year capital Landscape & Wildlife/Memorable Gardens, Great & Small CIBC BANK - 1-800-465-2422 OAKRIDGE OUTFITTERS - 726-4063 road reconstruction $40 each CLOTHING OUTLET - 841-7652 OMAR'S SHOES - 727-9391 For further details please call Dierdre Tomlinson at program. CREATIVE COLOURS FASHIONS - 727-0552 RADIO SHACK - 713-0473 Last November, as a 905-727-8979 DECORATING WORKS! - 727-7048 REGENCY VARIETY - 727-6691 result of concerns SOUND CITY - 751-0397 DELI DELIGHT CAFE - 841-3195 expressed by residents SPARKLE PHARMACY - 727-2322 DISCOUNT SHOES - 727-9391 about the condition of STAPLES/BUSINESS DEPOT - 713-0367 the road, council FABULOUS FLICKS VIDEO - 841-5768 VAN DE VEN CAR WASH directed that staff FAMILY SHOE REPAIR - 841-8922 YORK MEDICAL - 713-0404 complete the design for the proposed reconstruction this year and funding sources be considered during 2004 budget deliberations. 4 - AURORAN Week of February 4, 2003 Poor Richard

Municipal Act may have holes There may be pitfalls and problems, With the new Municipal Act; Councils will have to be watchful, Not believe everything as fact! -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

In a Speech from the Throne, the Progressive Conservative government clearly stated its intention to introduce a new Municipal Act. It was a promise that municipalities had heard from various Ontario govern- ments over the years. A discussion paper on the proposed Municipal Act was released March 10, 1997. It appeared to give new powers to local government in The staff the way they could conduct the affairs of the municipality without extensive provincial restrictions. This was the staff of the Aurora Public School in the 1943-44 school year. They are, front row, left to Following a review of the discussion paper, on May 22, right, Marion van Nostrand, Marian Jefferson, Hazel McBride, Olive Bostwick, Elsie Legge, Isabel 1997, York Regional council expressed some concerns Hayes; top row, left to right, Kay Bartlett, Inspector McKillop (anyone know his first name?) Principal with the draft proposals, as it was believed they were John G. McDonald, Don Webster, Del Babcock and Genevieve Robinson. Home base, of course, was unduly restrictive and not in keeping with the stated intent the historic Church Street School, now undergoing extensive renovations. This photograph was sup- of granting local government greater flexibility and auton- plied by Olive Bostwick, now Olive Kumar, of Gormley. omy. In the spring of 1998 the government published a draft Letters to the editor of the new Municipal Act, which it claimed would provide municipalities with greater flexibility. A quick review indicated that few municipal concerns had been included in the draft. In an address to the annual conference of the Resident thinks Doan Association of Municipalities of Ontario in August 2000, Municipal Affairs Minister Tony Clement said the government planned to revise the Municipal Act, not only to provide more local autonomy, but also to make councils more accountable to their citizens. house will be altered About the same time the Ontario Chamber of Commerce stated that while the draft legislation accom- To the editor, other two homes will fall to to my neighbours and the dure, then mark my words modated many of the members' concerns, there were the wreckers (Priestly) ball. past inhabitants of my his- it will come back to bite I had noticed with a cer- As a not so long resident toric house, I felt duty someone. some areas of concern, primarily business licensing and tain amount of incredulity, (seven years) of bound to comply. I for one will argue this user fees. the almost magical appear- Wellington St. East, I take My desire was to enhance case when I come to sell Council members and municipal staff should also be ance of the proposed great pride in my neigh- my neighbourhood with a my home, one of the oldest concerned about the section of the legislation dealing usage sign in front of the bourhood and those who design that would be his- in Aurora, to be demol- with business licensing, but maybe for different reasons property on Wellington by reside in it. torically acceptable. ished for a donut shop. than Chamber members. the post office. To tear down the memo- I even had to pay a siz- It appears the new licensing provisions are more My neighbour, and past ries of those who were able sum to the minor vari- Mark Warburton restricted and limited than the previous legislation, in member of LACAC, had born and bore and raised ances committee to have Aurora spite of the government's commitment to provide a mentioned in passing that generations in those hous- them accept the vary statute that was less prescriptive and more empowering the proposed usage would es shows that there is an design considerations that of municipalities. not, apparently, alter the elemental disrespect for they imposed. With few exceptions, the Act also provides new chal- facade of the Doan house. the past and especially the I don't propose to under- lenges for municipalities. I find that a little hard to future of the inhabitants of stand who talks to who and “Aurora’s community newspaper” It removes the concept of using licensing fees as a believe. this town, not to mention who knows someone else, Published weekly by The source of revenue. I am sure that people the flagrant disregard for but I will say and indeed Auroran Publications Inc. It will add to the municipality's cost of administrating were saying the same protocol. even charge the town with At 75 Mary Street, licensing bylaws, and it opens the way for more legal about preserving the When I built my garage I enacting a different stan- Aurora, L4G 1G3 challenges. facade for the Scanlon did not mind being directed dard for those who feel Owner & Publisher Over the years the courts have recognized the licensing bakery. by the town to LACAC for they deserve it. Rosemary Schumaker of businesses by municipalities, as a means for raising What I find even more approval of my plan. If this goes down with out Editorial revenue and as a basic form of consumer protection. Ron Wallace unacceptable is that the As a person responsible following proper proce- Dick Illingworth Prior to 1996, the provisions to license were limited in Photography some cases, and were scattered through the Municipal Matt Haggerty Act and other legislation. Naomi Tobin All this changed with the adoption of the Saving and Display Advertising Student wants Bob Ince Restructuring Act, 1996, which removed limitations on Kathy Bitove the amount of fees payable and expanded the activities a Production municipality could licence. Cynthia Proctor The new Act requires that the licensing power be used All Departments only for health and safety, nuisance control and con- 905-727-3300 sumer protection. to visit Ottawa Facsimile Machine Another new requirement is that there be a public meet- 905-727-2620 To the editor, public servants, and visit- Canadians from across E-Mail ing with proper notice prior to the enactment of the licensing the Supreme Court of the land. [email protected] ing bylaw. Forum for Young Canada. Students rely on the sup- Another big question mark in the legislation is the abili- Editorial policy Canadians, an organiza- They will also participate port of local organizations Opinions expressed by colum- ty of the Minister of Municipal Affairs to issue regulations, tion which brings students in a mock Cabinet discus- to assist in paying their nists, contributors and letter and what the regulations will include, as they have not from all parts of Canada to sion of immigration policy, fees which cover tuition, writers are not necessarily yet been released. Ottawa each year to dis- and take part in a staged room, board and trans- those of the Auroran. Letters It is understood the Minister has the authority under the cover how government debate on federal-provin- portation costs not cov- must include name and phone legislation to issue anywhere between 80 and 100 regu- number, although number will works, announced that I cial relations. ered by Exchanges not be published. Names may lations. will be one of some 605 By the end of the week- Canada, a youth exchange be withheld assuming a com- Until such time as they are released, it's just wait and students participating in long program, the stu- program of the pelling reason to do so. Letters see. Forum 2003. dents will have learned a Department of Canadian may be edited or refused. All There's no doubt the new licensing provisions represent Students selected for the great deal about the chal- Heritage. contents protected by copyright. a significant reduction in municipal authority and autono- Forum program take part lenges and complexities in For more information Advertising policy my from that provided in the 1996 legislation. Publisher is not liable for slight in a number of interesting the way their government please call me at 905-841- changes or typographical errors The business community subject to the licensing activities in the Nation's operates. 4189, or e-mail that do not lessen the value of bylaws, is the big winner and the municipalities are, once Capital, including sitting in As well, and equally [email protected] an advertisement. Disputes again, low men on the totem pole. the Commons and Senate important, they will have must be brought to the attention The Tory government hasn't changed, it still caters to chambers, talking to par- acquired a better under- Matthew Trevisan of the publisher prior to the following edition. the business community. liamentarians and senior standing of their fellow Aurora AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston

Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

2003 York Region budget estimated at $1.4 billion

At the January Finance and Administration Committee meeting I had the pleasure of being re-elected the chair of this committee for 2003. Among numerous administrative and financial responsi- bilities, this committee quarterbacks the budgets of each Regional standing committee and associated department and it is hoped that we will have finalized our 2003 operating and capital budgets by the end of February. The Regional budget is estimated to be at $1.4 billion for 2003. The Regional budget dollar is broken down to the following components: Police Services, $0.27; GTA Pooling, $0.17; Regional Roads, $0.10; Transit, $0.08; Social Housing, $0.08; Social Assistance, $0.07; Emergency Medical Services, $0.04; Solid Waste, $0.03; Public Health, $0.03; Family & Children's Services, $0.02; Long Term Care, $0.01; Planning & Development, $0.01; Emergency Services/911, $0.01; Boards & Authorities, $0.05; Court Services, $0.01; Administrative Support, $0.02. The most significant budget pressures within the figures represented above that Regional Council must consider in this year's deliberations include: Police Services - at the time of writing this column, this budget had not yet been presented for the review of the Administration and Finance committee, however, it is anticipated that through known annualization, growth and enhancement requirements, we can expect a $10 to $14 Letters to the editor million increase in this area over 2002. Solid Waste - this is a new cost to the Region as this responsibility has just been transferred from the municipalities to the Regional level. Conversely, this should "Monster homes" infiltrate show as a reduction in the municipal budgets. This is a $14.2 million transfer. Transit - This is the continuation of a number of initiatives across the Region including several new routes as well as historic neighbourhoods service delivery options in areas of conventional transit, specialized transit and an aggressive new rapid program. To the editor, more coming. reason. Street West and the issue of These specific pressures are in addition to maintaining Specifically 108 Tyler I do not wish to see our Doan House on Wellington existing levels in all other service delivery areas as iden- I am writing to express Street and its corresponding older sections become car- Street in Aurora. tified in the above summary. Major capital investments concern about the issue of lot, and 97 Tyler Street. bon copies of several areas I worry that this council must be considered as well in our transportation and new "monster" homes being I am aware that an appli- of Scarborough and does not see the importance roads, water and waste water and other infrastructure built in older neighbour- cation for the demolition of Toronto, specifically the of our historical homes, nor components. hoods. 108 Tyler has already been Bathurst and Eglinton area. does it support maintaining The $1.4 billion required to address the 2003 budget is Through my research on provided to the Town and I understand that the the integrity of our older derived from the following areas: Net tax levy to munici- this topic, I realize this is a was reviewed by LACAC. Official Plan is currently neighbourhoods. palities, 34%; Development Charges and Reserves, 22%; problem affecting most While the Committee rec- being reviewed, and I would The constant development Debt Financing, 21%; Subsidy and Grants, 12%; User cities throughout Canada ommended the unique like to know exactly what of new homes in Aurora is Fees and other, $ 11%. and the United States. house on this property not policies will be put in place another sign of council's These funds are specifically allocated as follows: The issue of families wish- be torn down due to its to protect our downtown his- support of the developer, Regional capital programs, $676.3m; Police, $130.0m; ing to live in established somewhat historical signifi- torical core and surrounding rather than the existing Pooling, $78.8m; Administrative Support, $61.5m; Boards communities, with lots of cance to the town, the neighbourhood. homeowner. & Authorities, $24.8m; Court, $5.2m; Emergency mature trees, and yet not Committee had no recourse I would like to know what, I will be contacting the Services, $2.0m; Non Program Items, $4.5m; Regional wanting to forego the luxu- to stop the demolition appli- if anything, has been done Mayor and each councillor Operating Programs, $437.7m. ries afforded by new homes, cation. to ensure proper clauses by telephone in the next Specific benefits to the Town of Aurora that are delivered specifically: two car garages I am a realist, and I under- are included that will stand week. If you wish to take a through the Region will be the topic of a future column. (or in some cases three), en stand that change happens. up at Ontario Municipal proactive stance to this let- suite master bathrooms, I am not writing to oppose Board appeals to prevent ter, please telephone me at If you see something in this column that you wish to family rooms, etc. the building that is obviously what recently happened in 905-713-3821. respond to, I welcome your comments, either through the This has led to what going to be approved for the our neighbourhood with I look forward to speaking paper, to the Town Hall by mail - Box 1000, Aurora, amounts to, in some cities, lots around my home. respect to Aurora to you regarding this issue, Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at [email protected] an epidemic of developers However, I would ask that Resthaven, and what and am hopeful that we can buying up older post-war the Town Council give some appears to be happening look ahead to putting some homes to tear down and serious consideration to put- with respect to the "monster policy in place to protect the "Old bank" revealed build "monster homes". ting policy in place to protect homes". older neighbourhoods and Naturally, this type of build- the integrity of our historical It saddens me to see the maintain their aesthetic To the editor, fire hall and library. ing severely compromises core. recent coverage in both the quality. the integrity of the existing Aurora is still a small town Era-Banner and the Auroran On Page 4 of last week's W.G. Willis neighbourhood, usually with a small town attitude, newspaper with respect to Stacey Franchetto Auroran, you show a picture Aurora means that mature trees are and I love living here for that the properties on Kennedy Aurora of Town Council meeting in torn down, and aesthetically the old Bank of Commerce ED. NOTE: Later on, the the new homes look com- building in the 1940s. town took over that building pletely out of place. This would have been in the and all council meetings Furthermore, a movement back, possibly on the second were held at the back of it, in this direction can con- floor. on the first floor. versely affect the real estate This is the building just south Interestingly, we had sever- value in a neighbourhood by of the alleyway leading to the al phone calls about who causing the remaining parking lot in the middle of the was in the photo. Most peo- homes to be viewed at from block bordered by Yonge, ple said the mayor was Dr. only a "tear down" perspec- Victoria, Wellington and Crawford Rose, some said tive, and this forces home Mosley Streets. it was Ross Linton, and one prices to "cap out". The reason for meeting there believed it was Elmer "Doc" I live on Tyler Street in was that there was no room in Henderson. We think it's Dr. Aurora, and while we have the old town building at Rose. Councillors included already had two "monster" Demolition permit is being sought for this unusual historic house on Tyler Street. Reader Mosley and Yonge. Tom Swindle, Don Glass, homes built in our neigh- fears Aurora's historic buildings are rapidly disappearing and being replaced with "monster All of the space there was Asa Cook, Charlie Davies bourhood, I fear there are taken up by the town office, and Vic Jones. homes". Auroran photo by Ron Wallace 6 - AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 BouquetBouquet Letters to the editor &&BrickbatsBrickbats By DICK ILLINGWORTH

We're hoping Dick Illingworth won't mind us confiscat- ing his column this week, but we think some pretty heavy duty bouquets are in order here. Thursday night at Dinardo's Mansion and Banquet Hall in Aurora, hundreds of people gathered to give a huge boost to the proposed Children's Safety Village, scheduled to be built at the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, southeast of Aurora, later this year. This project has been years in the making, but it all started in Aurora. It has since grown to a huge endeav- our that has won the support of the following bouquet winners. When the last of the hors-d'ouvres had disappeared, cheques totalling more than $499,000 had appeared and Vanbots Construction Corporation, the volunteer project manager of the Village, had collected building commitments worth $540,000, upping the take to more than one million dollars. And that didn't even count the silent auction. Nor the $2,400 put up for former Toronto Maple Leaf Captain GO Station attendant Cliff Soltau of Aurora offers coffee to Patricia Herbsteit during a small reception Wendel Clark's jersey. (Wendel is the honourary chair- to acknowledge his retirement Friday morning at the Aurora station. After 11 years with GO, Cliff man of the project). became known as "the voice" to the many commuters. One of them explains in the letter below. So, here are the bouquets: Auroran photo by Ron Wallace

Motorola Aurora's GO Train $50,000 Richvale Block voice quietly retires $30,000 To the editor, Waiting at the station into Aurora. retirement and 'have a platform half asleep or To the 'voice' of the pleasant day!' "Good Morning! Your lost in their own Aurora GO Station, all Rita Benz LaFarge first train to Toronto thoughts, most of the the very best on your Aurora Union will be arriving commuters would wake $125,000 shortly, have a good and smile at each other day and thank you for when our 'voice' would DAMIR VRANCIC travelling by GO." come on. LAW OFFICE Tim Horton's Friday was the last Sometimes we would $50,000 day the daily train com- comment 'how could BUSINESS LAW, muters at the Aurora someone be so pleas- REAL ESTATE, GO station platform ant so early in the WILLS & ESTATES CAA heard that pleasant morning!' but all the voice. same we would wait for 905-841-6411 $42,000 Not all of us know his his voice to wish us our Providing valued and trusted legal advice since 1983 name, but we know he compulsory 'have a retired January 31st pleasant day' before Ministry of Tourism after 11 years at GO. each train arrival. The voice and the train As a farewell, there THE BU station will be quiet. was a small reception at NG NC $10,000 Since moving to the train station Friday RI H Aurora and taking the morning during the B ! morning commute by morning commute, for Trillium Foundation train, I assumed GO the commuters to wish always had someone our 'voice' all the best $142,500 announcing the train for a happy retirement. arrivals at every station We hope his succes- FOR THE BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH and reminding everyone sor will continue his Steelcase about the monthly pass- legacy. IN YORK REGION es, finding lost articles, Living in Aurora, the $50,000 car headlights still on or 'voice' will find some just wishing us to have hobbies to keep himself 10 am ‘til 2 pm a good day. busy and said he will Vanbots I didn't realize that the probably still listen Aurora train station was every morning as each Commitments special. train whistles its arrival $540,000 THE ONUMENTS BY M HOMPSONS T A New Approach to Memorial Design. Like a good neighbour, * Granite markers and monuments * Cemetery lettering and restoration State Farm is there. * Bronze markers and vases * Serving all cemeteries and nationalities PETER VIRTANEN, CLU * Portrait Etchings 220 Industrial Pkwy S. Unit 37 (Across from Aurora Hydro) Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed Aurora, ON Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments (905) 713-OINK (6465) 905-727-5421 905-727-8400 29 Victoria Street, Aurora L4G 1R1 Thompson Funeral Home is proud to be part of Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd. AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 - 7 Letters to the editor I'm not a candidate but I can suggest someone, Ev says

To the editor, still a substantial amount. than the rest." fusion of the reconstruction memory of regretting any of splash pad and irrigation Election results invariably I am not a do-gooder in the of Wellington Street West. the things we did together system in the flood plain I write because I like it. If point to the efficiency of a commonly understood "There's a lot going on, as a council and an admin- where Lambert Willson there are people who are campaign organization as sense of the expression. I Evelyn," he said. istration. Park is located. interested in reading what I the major reason for a am not a joiner nor a fund- "It will likely cost me the I did get re-elected, but not It has obviously occurred write, I like it even more. favourable vote. raiser. mayor's chair," I answered. to the mayor's office. to someone, it is an outra- Other than that and provid- I do not suffer from false I'm not even a good bet for "Well," he said, "If you Now, click fast forward. geous waste of water. We ing information that might modesty; I know that I can social occasions. I am quite want a career in politics you There is a young woman do not even recover the be of use to residents, I make a contribution. likely to say something that would be wise to do noth- who lives on my street. Her cost from fees for the use of have no other motive. But I do not have those offends somebody without ing. If you want to accom- name is Rebecca Beaton. the ice. However, I do enjoy the kinds of resources...particu- even being aware of it. plish something for the She has lived here all of her So now you know from a speculation about whether larly money. I don't like to be told how I good, you will not have a life. political perspective there or not I might be a candi- Furthermore, the people in should vote. I'm a good lis- career in politics." For some time now she are obvious flaws in my date in the next municipal my circle don't have it tener and if there is a sound I was defeated in the next has been quietly burrowing strategy. election. It is a delightful either, so I do not ask for argument, it will help me election. There were theo- into the town's affairs, with a While I play with the thought to contemplate; money to promote what make a decision. ries; Dick Illingworth said I particular interest in our delightful, but unlikely, good for my ego. appears to be a personal But I do not react well to had gone too far too fast. own neighbourhood. She prospect of once again There are a number of agenda. any form of coercion or Someone else said I was has been taking full advan- occupying a position of practical reasons why it is There are other things that intimidation. There are arrogant. I didn't think there tage of the opportunity to power and influence in our not a likely proposition. people should know about always people who believe was much of a mystery. address council on various lowly scheme of things, the When I mention it to my me. they have a right to use The reconstruction of matters. odds are not in favour. No children, they look hard at If I don't tell it someone both those forms of persua- Wellington Street was high- She insists she has no doubt my enemies still me to ensure I am not seri- else surely will: Bob sion. ly unpopular with the people interest in being elected. I abound and I am unrepen- ously thinking about it. Buchanan once called me One evening, Dick who lived there, but it had to think she should be a candi- tant. Family members always "the ebullient Mrs. Buck." It Thompson, the town's solic- be done and there were date. She brings me docu- As a change of subject, I suffer more from the slings was not flattering, but, I had itor, came to advise council consequences. ments and reports and asks want to share a piece of and arrows of the hurly to accept that was maybe on some matter. Being drummed out of me to come to meetings. sweet innocence. My burly. how I came across. We went to Moon Gardens office is a very painful and As long as I am not paying youngest grand-daughter is There is the question of I ran for office because I for a meal. On our way back public experience anyone attention to what is going on a girl with an attitude. At resources. In the last elec- thought I could do as well to our new administrative who says differently is lying at council, I can be as com- Christmas she wasn't feel- tion the mayoralty candi- as any of the then current office we stood at the south- through their teeth. placent as the next person. ing well at all; everything dates spent in excess of incumbents. east corner of Wellington All the same, it never But when I am there and and everybody was "dis- $10,000. I had a slogan: "I'm as and Yonge and looked occurred to me not to run I've been reading reports gusting". Hayley is three Councillors spent less but good as the best and better down at the chaos and con- that year and I have no and the mayor asks if any years old. member of the public has This week she started in a anything they want to bring new day care program. Last to the attention of council, Friday they went for a pre- "You are very lucky," chances are I will be doing view of the centre. On just that. Saturday and Sunday she Last week it was about vowed she would not play using 100,000 gallons of with anyone in the school. potable water a day to cre- On Sunday evening, hav- furnace repairman ate ice during July and ing given the matter consid- said August. erable thought, she told We pay for that water; we Mum that she would play To the editor, Street West to send a repair- Stunned, I said, "I don't real- said. "Do you have a carbon pay for it to be treated; we with "the chocolate girl with man. ly know." monoxide detector?" are urged to conserve the pretty hair". Around Christmas the fur- As he was fixing the fur- "How do you feel?" he "No." water; and now there's a nace was off. It was a cold nace, he looked up and saw wanted to know. I do now. $175,000 budget proposal Evelyn Buck morning. that the exhaust pipe elbow "Well, fine, except I feel bet- It is in the upstairs hallway, to use that water for a Aurora Enbridge could not come had separated from the exte- ter when I go outside." and the fire department has until late afternoon or so. rior pipe on the hot water I thought it was psychologi- suggested another one. In the evening, I finally got heater. cal - cabin fever, since it was Such a detector is very UPHOLSTERY CLEANING T.H. Oliver Heating & Air "How long has that been winter. important, and yearly Conditioning on Wellington like that?" he asked. "You are very lucky," he inspections of furnaces and hot water heaters are • CARPET mandatory. WINTER $ • UPHOLSTERY I was indeed lucky, since, $ • LEATHER SPECIALExpires • BLINDS Fence gets heave-ho in retrospect, there had 6989 MARCH 31/03 been toxic air in my house SOFA ¥ CHAIR At a recent general of the wooden fence from the owners, so since Thanksgiving. committee meeting, and to report to last the fence will be 905-726-8129 Steve Brockstein of week's council meet- removed by Tribute Quality work, prompt response. Dorothy Gummersall PJ’S CARPET CLEANING & RESTORATION Tribute Communities ing. Communities at their Aurora ’ requested council con- No objection came expense. Your upholstery needs a specialist s care! sider entering an encroachment agreement for the residents at 36 Hollidge Boulevard to retain an Liightiing Gallllery ...... JustJust forfor Her.Her. existing wooden fence on town property. WINTER A staff report didn't Discover agree. SALE Staff felt if council 13130 YongeSALE Street, Oak Ridges entered such an (across from McDonalds) agreement, it could 905 773-9989 (Ultimate Bodyshaping Course) set a precedent for other properties. Cash Prize for the most overall It was pointed out improved participant! This 10 week course has been transforming bodies and lifestyles all over that in addition to the AURORA’S BUSINESS North America. wooden fence along Luxton Avenue there SERVICE CENTRE An all-inclusive program which delivers cardio, resistance training, nutrition and flexibility in a was a chain link fence personalized and yet team-spirited format. and a hedge. • Digital Colour AWealth of good health is H.E.R.S. During the course of 14845 Yonge St. Unit 6 • Courier Service the discussion the Aurora • Laminating & Binding committee directed 905-713-1632 NNOOWW H.E.R.S. Fitness staff to contact the Fax: 905-713-1633 • Fax Service Partnered with Watson’s Family Karate [email protected] owners of the property • Brochures Flyers etc. printed OPEN St. Andrew’s Village 2 Orchard Heights Blvd. Unit 26, Aurora, ON 905.726.9467 regarding the removal OPEN 8 -AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 Laughter delays performance of TA's "Run For Your Wife" If you think you have prob- hilarious comedy by Ray he should be with Barbara and his double life and car- attempted investigation of Streatham apartment. lems with the cold weather, Cooney, call the theatre box in Streatham. ries it off to perfection. It is a two John Smith's. Burke has assembled a high energy costs and esca- office at 905-727-3669 for As the police from the two very heavy role as he is on Last but by no means least strong cast, who work well lating gasoline prices, your tickets. jurisdictions start to investi- stage most of the time with is J. C. Paquet who as a team and present a problems are nothing com- Smith, with two wives liv- gate the confusion by visit- numerous lines. appears briefly as the news performance that shouldn't pared with those of John ing four-and-a-half minutes ing both apartments, Smith Tammie Van Dyk is Mary photographer, and later in be missed. You'll laugh so Smith, a taxi driver and a apart by taxi, is involved in tries to his keep his hectic Smith, wife number one, the play as the effeminate much you'll forget your husband, with two wives. an accident. double lives a secret from and is excellent in the role. upstairs neighbour at the problems. His exploits are portrayed He sustains a head injury his wives and the police. The scene in which she in the comedy "Run For trying to rescue an old lady Stanley Gardner, an throws a tantrum because Your Wife" at the Factory from muggers and is hit upstairs neighbour in of all the confusion is a Theatre presented by over the head with the old Wimbledon, becomes highlight. Theatre Aurora. lady's handbag, as she involved in an attempt to Amanda Cook is Barbara Directed by Jeff Burke, thinks he is one of the mug- help Smith put things right, Smith, the wife-stealer, a MODEL BUILDERS with a very strong cast, it is gers. which adds to the mayhem passenger in Smith's cab, (AURORA) LIMITED one of the best comedies At the hospital he gives and the laughter. when she entices him to her ever presented by Theatre two separate addresses as The more lies Smith tells, apartment resulting in an 59 INDUSTRIAL PKWY. S. AURORA Aurora and there have been his place of residence. the more the plot becomes affair ending in marriage. many over the years. Meanwhile both wives, involved until you wonder One of the many hilarious 905-727-5661 The opening night audi- Barbara Smith and Mary what possibly could happen scenes occurs when Smith RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL ence recently was very Smith, become worried next introduces her as Lofty, a BUILDERS AND RENOVATORS receptive. about his absence and The set is the living room transvestite. SINCE 1956 At the dress rehearsal ear- phone the police in their of both apartments with two A highlight of the produc- lier in the week when respective areas to report separate entrances and two tion is the performance of Aurora seniors were in him missing. phones at either end of the Ric Knight as Stanley attendance, the cast had to It seems John maintains a chesterfield. Gardner, who has a flair for wait on several occasions very rigid schedule, with a Timing is essential as both comedy and his facial for the loud laughter to die series of codes, so he can wives enter the set at the expressions and actions are CRIMINAL down before they could go be with the right wife at the same time, pick up the beyond description. He's a DEFENCE on with their lines. right time. phone and repeat the same newcomer to Theatre "Run For Your Wife" con- After the accident, the words as they report their Aurora but has lots of stage BAIL YOUNG tinues to February 8th with police take him home to missing husband. experience. OFFENDERS curtain at 8:15 p.m. Mary in Wimbledon, when Martin Buote has the chal- Richard Lee is Det. Sgt. If you want to see this according to his schedule lenging role of John Smith Troughton from the WILLS, REAL Wimbledon police station ESTATES ESTATE Susan E. Tucker and Kevin Kane is Det. Sgt. Porterhouse of the FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public "Below The Belt" Streatham station. They LAW 905 727-7775 add to the hilarity with the hits exactly there If you've ever worked in a are isolated from the other back and forth trying to large corporation or bureau- workers and worked at a job make a decision. cracy and been stabbed in they despised but drudged He also directed the play. the back by an ambitious along for the security. With the stage and film brown-noser, with a divisive Billie Mintz plays the irrita- experience of the talented and inept boss who plays ble and insecure Hanrahan. three performers, the acting one employee off against He is a veteran of Toronto maintains a high standard as another, you'll appreciate theatre and films as a writer, they move from crisis to cri- "Below the Belt" at the producer, director and per- sis, adding light spots like Queen Elizabeth Dinner former. the dance sequence and the Theatre in Howard Johnson James Shannon Nelligan is party scene along the way. Hotel, Aurora. the fresh-faced new guy Even if you aren't involved It opened recently and con- anxious to make an impres- in the corporate world, you'll tinues every Friday and sion, as he runs between be able to identify with the Saturday until February 28. Hanrahan and Merkin with characters, as they live out It is an absurd farce satiriz- his never absent briefcase their day-to-day routine. ing the corporate world and and checking board. He also In addition to "Below the employees trying to climb has considerable stage Belt" there is a hot and cold the ladder, but it smacks of experience. buffet and an assorted the truth. New to Ontario theatre after dessert table. It's like most anybody's a long career in Doors open at 6 p.m. with office workplace, but the Newfoundland and other buffet starting at 7 p.m. and things they do with each areas, Lawrence Barry plays showtime at 8:30 p.m. other are extreme examples Merkin, the suspicious and For reservations call the of things people actually do insecure boss who swings hotel at 905-727-1312. to each other in real life like making secret alliances behind peoples' back, or bosses lying to employees to get them to do something presents for them. In Richard Dresser's "Below the Belt" there are three characters, Dobbit, the fresh-faced new boy, Hanrahan, the bitter veter- Duo Concertante an, and Merkin, their manip- VIOLIN AND PIANO ulative and suspicious supe- Sunday rior. February 16, 2003 They're lowly checkers 2:00 pm working in an industrial com- pound for an unnamed corporation, producing an unspecified product in the desert of an unknown coun- Newmarket Theatre try. TICKETS: $22 and $17 (seniors/students) They labour all day, but Box Office: 905-953-5122 also work at trying to turn one against the other. They AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 - 9

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TREET Just for you Punzo’s Restaurant Bayview South on Yonge Street (from Aurora) past Ave. Bloomington to North Lake Road. Turn left. BAYVIEW AVENUE 15150 Yonge St. E (905) 751-0986 15420 Bayview Ave., Aurora (across from the Aurora Library) OAK RIDGES in the Sobey’s/Zellers Plaza AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 - 12 RUMOURS & RUMBLINGS Aurorans treated to the Aurora 7 in 1963 During Aurora's Centennial celebrations Unfortunately, the rookie got a little too made in 1884, just eight years after as in May, 1971, there were more com- in June, 1963, Aurora citizens had the excited and forgot to roll down his window Alexander Graham Bell made the first ever plaints and a policy was approved to ban opportunity to see the Mercury space cap- before firing. He blew out the windshield of call in 1878. golfing in all town parks. Still the problem sule "Aurora 7" that carried Scott the police car, ran off the road and hit a The first Newmarket calls never went any continued. Carpenter three orbits around the world. pole. farther than Aurora, as that's how far the Residents continued to complain to coun- The space capsule and other equipment Then there was the story of Aurora's infa- lines went. cil and by 1976 started to complain to York was on display at the Aurora Armouries. mous loitering bylaw, which turned into a Regional Police. It was not well known to many Aurorans, national news story. GOLFING IN AURORA PARKS A NO-NO The police said they were powerless to but an Aurora resident, Brian Burland, Due to citizen complaints about ban the golfers from the parks, as the town played quite a part with the American teenagers and young men hanging around It was in June, 1966, when Aurora had never enacted a bylaw prohibiting the space program. in front of a Yonge Street restaurant, Council took action to stop golf enthusiasts practice. He came to Canada from England in 1951 Aurora council passed a bylaw prohibiting practicing their drives in town parks, espe- Council members argued that town had and joined DeHavilland in 1955 and later loitering. cially the Town Park. enacted a policy, which was known to the headed up its Special Products and Shortly afterwards there was a major fire Complaints had been received from resi- police and they should be able to enforce Applied Research Division. on Yonge Street and a large crowd gath- dents about possible injury to children the policy without the need of a bylaw. ered to watch. playing in the parks. Signs were posted. Finally, a bylaw received third and final WALKED ON WRONG SIDE OF ROAD The very first person arrested for dis- Obviously the signs didn't do much good reading in July, 1976. obeying the bylaw was the mayor's wife. Today some secondary school students LEJABY CHANTELLE BARBARA PIEGE from Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School LIVING IS AGELESS NK ELLE NICK & NORA wander across Yonge Street and Dunning Spoil your sweetheart on Avenue with what appears to be complete Living is Ageless was the theme of the Valentine’s Day with disregard for traffic signals or motorists. Second Annual Senior Citizens week in French Lingerie It's hard to believe that in 1971 an Aurora June, 1972. by student was found guilty of walking on the The Aurora Parks and Recreation wrong side of the road, as the result of a Committee met with some of the seniors to charge laid by the newly created York see what kind of a week they wanted. Regional Police. Their first request was for a picnic in Presenting Maybe one of the cruisers should park Orillia. The town chartered three buses for Marlene` close to the Yonge/Dunning intersection the 107 participants and provided a picnic in during the noon hour and the officers lunch. would make their quota for the month. Their second request was for their annu- red By 1973 Police Chief Bruce Crawford al tea at the Aurora Library and their third by denied there was a quota system in the request was for the Legion to arrange a Lejaby region. Music Hall concert. CLASILK CERIE All three requests were granted. IT HAPPENED IN AURORA It was later learned that Aurora was one of a very few municipalities in the area that Several years back when Aurora had its even bothered to plan a program for the own police force, a call was received that a week. Fine Lingerie, Cruise & Swimwear stolen car was heading south to Aurora. The police sergeant assigned the call to a HELLO AURORA rookie, and ordered him to shoot a warning 2 Orchard Heights Blvd., St. Andrew’s Shopping Centre 841-0654 shot in hopes of stopping the car-jacker. 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“homesurfing”@www.donfarnum.com 905-727-9444 Tigers steal Stouffville's spirit, whip Wildcats Bring on the playoffs The Junior A Aurora toughness. A woman took period. and ready. AUR: Gilbert 19.38 AUR: Bahen (Martel) 6.41 Tigers hockey team a flying puck to her face Defenceman Jeff Gilbert "We're about 99 per cent 2nd Period AUR: Skwarchuk played their final home early in the first period, unleashed a shot from the there, there's always a (Goheen) 7.31 game of the regular sea- but after a few sore point that was partially few things we gotta work AUR: Franklin (Clock, AUR: Skwarchuk son Friday blanking the moments, she received stopped by the goaltender on, we just gotta focus on Olden) 19.28 (Mignardi, Franklin) 9.30 Stouffville Spirit 5-0, then some ice and laughed off but still made its way into playing as a unit," said HUNT: Mayer 11.20 wound up the campaign the pain. the Stouffville net. Fiume. 3rd Period AUR: Skwarchuk whipping the Wildcats in Tigers' offense never The second frame was The following night, (Mignardi) 13.56 Huntsville 9-1 the next stopped battling and final- more evenly matched. Tigers wrapped it up with AUR: Clock (Franklin, AUR: Wellman (Clock, night. ly was rewarded with the Aurora and Stouffville had a 9-1 win in Huntsville. Brenner) 12.46 Gault) 15.11 Fans will recall game's first goal. just about the same Not only did Aurora com- Stouffville was the team With just under eight amount of shots on net. plete the 49-game season 3rd Period that ended Aurora's 31- minutes left in the period, The only goal of the peri- with 43 wins, a number TIGERS 9 game undefeated streak forward Jamie Minchella od came with 32 seconds that ties General Manager WILDCATS 1 AUR: Aitken (Martel, in early January. fought off two Spirit left as Brent Franklin's and Head Coach Marty Brenner) 13.51 So the theme of Friday's defenders and put a slap shot beat everyone Williamson's record for AUR: Gault (Clock, game was redemption. wicked wrist shot by the giving the Tigers a 4-0 the most wins in one sea- 1st Period Wellman) 15.50 Tiger forward Mike Fiume Spirit goalie. stranglehold. son, it looks like the goal- agreed. That first goal seemed to Although Stouffville out- tending tandem of Chris AUR: Christie (Poole) 9.54 With files "Yeah, there's always break Stouffville's spirit. shot Aurora in the third Whitley and Lance King some type of payback, but With three minutes left, period 13-7, they could will win the North Division 2nd Period from Mike we weren't too concerned, Mike Fiume deposited a not get anything past for the best goals against McClymont and we know we have a good cross-ice pass from Matt Chris Whitley, including average. AUR: Minchella (Doucette, Kevin Collins club." Christie, giving the Tigers some point blank shots Tigers finished with most Fiume) 5.11 Spirit came out of the a 2-0 lead. that he snared with his points in the North gates playing with confi- Fiume just recently glove. Division and it appears dence and seeming well returned to the ice after A tipped shot from the Scott Goheen will win the prepared for a battle. The being out with an injury. point by Travis Clock, set North Division for the Tigers matched that inten- "It feels great (being up by Brent Franklin and most points by a player. sity. back), it was a little frus- Jordan Brenner finished Saturday's game fea- Stouffville's defense trating watching the the scoring for Aurora and tured a natural hat trick by worked hard to deny any games and just trying to gave them the convincing Sam Skwarchuk and solid Aurora scoring chances, lend your support, but I 5-0 victory and sweet goaltending by Aurora's but on the other end, the feel great". revenge over the loss last Lance King. Spirit offense produced The Tigers added some month. At press time, it nothing. insurance with 22 sec- The Tigers head into the appeared Tigers would Even fans showed their onds to go in the first playoffs looking strong meet the Bramalea Bulls in the opening round of the playoffs. First game is scheduled for the Aurora Community Centre Friday night begin- ning at 8 p.m.

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FPL Aggregates 11 4 1 59 51 23 Home Hardware 9 7 1 81 71 19 Rec Cycle N' Sports 9 7 1 69 61 19 to tournament victory Law Insurance Brokers 6 5 6 68 53 18 Tom & Jerry's 8 8 1 67 62 17 The Aurora Tigers Novice nary round they met Tigers with a 5-4 lead All players were involved J.J. Barron Realty 7 9 1 55 61 15 Selects went undefeated Ingersol in the semi-finals going into the final frame. in the scoring and both Highland Chev-Olds-Geo-Cad 5 9 3 73 80 13 at the Stoney Creek and defeated them 6-1. Stoney Creek then tied goaltenders recorded Masterclean Contracting 3 9 5 49 73 11 Winterfest Select In the finals they faced the score with a goal at the shutouts during the tourna- Tournament recently. the Stoney Creek Bruins, 7:46 mark but Aurora ment. RESULTS MONDAY, JAN 27 They played teams from fell behind early in the first answered back with a The team was also Ingersol, Milton and host period 2-0 but battled back decisive marker 24 sec- awarded the distinction of Stoney Creek and to tie the game, only to onds later. being the "Most Law Insurance 7 Rec Sports 1 outscored their opponents give up the lead with 21 The Tigers then scored Sportsmanlike Team" in Barron's Realty 3 FPL Aggregates 0 39-11. seconds left in the period. two more goals putting the the entire tournament Home Hardware 8 Tom & Jerry's 5 After winning the first The second period was a game out of reach and which included Novice Highland Chev 4 Masterclean 2 three games in the prelimi- seesaw battle, leaving the icing the win. right through to Midget. Back in the 70s Aurora Skating Club's test days Not all that long ago, dogs

At recent test days, Aurora Skating Club members were killing sheep in Aurora achieved the following:

Preliminary Freeskate Pt. 2: Lauren Bellefeuille. Today the news stories The law further stated tion, the valuer reported the money to the farmer, Jr. Bronze Freeskate Pt. 2: Jacqueline Miklovich, Terra are about dogs, usually that where the owner of a the cow was lying down and as the killing was Ciolfe, Amanda Jamieson. pit bulls, bull mastiffs or dog has knowledge that in the field and was carried out by wolves, Jr. Silver Freeskate Pt.1: Carolyn Armstrong. rottweilers, attacking peo- the animal has killed or unable to rise before the which was a provincial Junior Bronze Skill: Maya Goldman, Emma Slimkowich, ple, especially young chil- injured live stock or poul- wolf pack attacked and responsibility, recovered Avery Gagnon, Mackensie Jordan. dren, and other pets. try, the dog is to be there were signs of wolf the payment from the Sr. Silver Skill: Michelle MacMartin. Very seldom is there a destroyed within 48 hours tracks everywhere. Wolf Damage Gold Skill: Valerie Crisp. story about dogs attack- of acquiring such knowl- The animal was valued Assessment Board. Dutch Waltz: Olive Collins, Emma Shellingerhoud, ing sheep, but it was edge. at $1,500 and the amount Strange there are Melanie Althouse. quite common just 30 The owner had the right of compensation set provincial laws to protect Canasta: Lisa Marples, Melanie Althouse. years ago. to appeal the decision to under the Act was live stock and poultry, but Baby Blues: Taylor McDowall, Hugh Babb, Jacqueline In November, 1973, the the provincial court. $1,000. Council accepted none to protect people Relke. Aurora council chambers At that time, the Dog the valuer's report, paid from vicious dog bites. Swing: Emily Jerome, Alanna Fabbricino, Haley Riggs. took on the air of a court- Licensing and Live Stock Fiesta: Megan Gunning, Amanda MacAskill, Christina room as a public inquiry Poultry Protection Act Relke, Emma Laverty, Emma Dillon. was held into the death of required a municipality to Willow: Emma Warburton, Sara DeViney, Alysa Nichol, two sheep a month earli- appoint a Live Stock and FFRREEEE Jordana Goldman, Cierra Snell, Emma Slimkowich, er. Poultry Valuer. DINNER ENTREE Jennie Brunton, Alana Kelly. According to the affidavit The legislation also pro- Fourteenstep: Megan Hay. filed by the sheep's vided that the owner of Italian Restaurant European: Amber Bowman, Maya Goldman, Ruby Lee, owner, the two sheep live stock or poultry, which Purchase any dinner entrée at reg. Ariel Kwan. were attacked by a dog or he believed had been price & receive another dinnerentrée Harris Tango: Meaghan Jones, Amanda Jamieson. dogs on his 11-acre farm attacked by a dog or a UNDER NEW of equal or lesser value for FREE Paso: Valerie Crisp. north of Wellington wolf, must contact the Maximum value $20.00. Valid towards dinner. Dine in only. Not MANAGEMENT valid on Friday or Saturday, holidays or special dates. Valid only Westminster: Carolyn Armstrong. Street, near Bathurst municipality or the valuer, with this ad. Quickstep: Amanda Saunders. Street. who was required to carry * Expires February 16/03 A neighbour heard the out a full investigation 15150 Yonge St., Aurora (905) 751-0986 (across from the Aurora Library) barking and identified a within 10 days. golden Labrador retriever On or about November and a white Samoyed in 18, 1991, an Aurora Quad medal the sheep pen. One farmer had an in-calf beef Find Out What your sheep was killed, the cow killed in a field. As other injured. Aurora Council had not Home is Worth On-Line Council listened to five appointed a valuer they witnesses including the were successful in obtain- visit: performance farmer, the neighbour, ing the services of the representatives from the Whitchurch-Stouffville val- Ontario Humane Society, uer to act on behalf of the www.QuickOnlineEvaluation.com then located in Aurora, municipality. ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. for Samantha and the dog's owner. Following the investiga- The dog's owner told Aurora's Samantha double-mini tramp, a council members that the Sendel, the youngest mere 0.10 off of the Labrador was a stray and competitor at the gold medal. was running with his dog. National Novice Finally, Samantha He said the Samoyed Trampoline level, con- and her partner moved had been tethered to a tinues to show the way. up to the National chain but had slipped its Competing in all four Youth category and collar. He added the dog did not have a record of trampoline disciplines earned a silver in violent behaviour. for the first time, Mixed-pair Synchro, After hearing all the evi- Samantha bounced up only 0.20 from the dence and holding a pri- to the podium gold. vate meeting, council each time at the Having earned quali- ruled against the dog Second Ontario Cup. fying scores in all dis- owner and found him There are four ciplines, Samantha will responsible for $60 dam- Ontario Cup qualifiers definitely be going to ages to the two sheep, used to select Ontario Saskatoon. plus any subsequent loss, athletes who will con- The only remaining which might come before tinue onto National challenge is to hold council. According to provincial Championships in May onto a top three rank- legislation, the municipal- in Saskatoon. ing so that she will ity was required to pay She struck for gold in receive Provincial the farmer for the Individual and Same- funding. Currently, assessed damages, and sex Synchro and she is ranked number recover the amount from earned a bronze in one. the dog's owner. AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 - 15 Aurora woman's invention will help disabled children By CHRISTINE WOODLEY training, and that's my job. I facture and distribute the do a lot of outreach pro- suit. Have you ever wished for grams in other communi- It will be available for pur- a job that gave you the ties. But the third obstacle, chase this month. opportunity to change peo- water temperature, was But even before its ple's lives for the better - to something that nobody release, Ms. Kublick has really make a difference? could overcome. " been flooded with enquiries. Aurora's Louise Kublick, Until now. "I've heard from Paediatric who is the Aquatics The specially designed wet Therapists from all over Director at the Bloorview suit features a two-piece Canada and the U.S. It's MacMillan Children's construction (to fit a range pretty exciting." Centre, has done just that. of heights) and a series of Aside from the obvious Ms. Kublick has designed zippers to allow caregivers, convenience of allowing a wet suit that allows dis- therapists and parents to children to swim close to abled children, many of dress the child more easily. home, the suit also allows whom have limited move- "If you've ever worn a wet these kids the chance to ment and tight muscles, to suit, you know how difficult socialize and play with local swim in their local commu- it is to squeeze into it. Well, kids, or enjoy a day at the nity pools, away from the for a disabled child, until lake with their families. specially warmed, 92 now, it was practically "It's a real equalizer and degree F pool at the impossible," Ms. Kublick that's the biggest benefit," Bloorview MacMillan said. added Ms. Kublick. Centre in Toronto. A prototype was produced And, for Aurora's Louise During the past few years, and now, a well-known Kublick, it's an opportunity Ms. Kublick had observed California based company, to change lives for the that swim times for disabled Sprint Aquatics, will manu- better. kids at the Centre had become very limited. The Centre's pool is open to the general community and the blending of disabled and non-disabled kids fostered a sense of integration and accept- DAVID BONDY ance. Phone * 905-727-7651 However, with so many kids travelling from as far Cell * 905-716-7651 away as Barrie and Ajax, and on waiting lists to use Email * [email protected] the pool, something needed to be done. To allow disabled children better choices for swim- Wetsuit invention ming, three obstacles needed to be conquered. Aurora's Louise Kublick, Aquatics Director at the Bloorview MacMillan "The first issue is design- Children's Centre, shows off the new wetsuit she has designed that allows ing accessible pools. disabled children to swim in their local community pools, away from the 92 That's up to government," degree F pool at the Bloorview MacMillan Centre in Toronto. she said. "The second deals with programs and Neighbourhood planting marks McMahon Park’s 30th birthday The Classics Never By MICHAEL Oak Ridges Moraine Peterson Field Guide While today, McMahon McCLYMONT efforts. "Trees and Shrubs". Park may be buried under "They try to create eco- McMahon Park is not a layer of snow, when it's Go Out of Style Late last year, a neigh- logical corridors. Having quite like other Aurora active, it is home for the bourhood group and parks that provide habitat parks, "it is a very valu- Aurora Tennis Club and members from the Town of for animals broadens the able space," said the Aurora Lawn Bowling intense efforts to preserve Wehrenberg, "it enhances Club. Aurora got together to cel- Come in today ebrate the 30th anniver- nature," he said. the neighbourhood, it's not Its main entrance is on as organized (as other the curve where Maple sary of McMahon Park. To conclude the "birth- to select the perfect The two groups began day" ceremony, parks), it leaves the imagi- Street meets Fleury Street planting at the park three Wehrenberg helped plant nation to those who use and is also accessible window covering years ago, and to cele- a Kentucky coffee tree it". from Cedar Crescent. brate the Park's birthday, directly behind his home. from the Classics they continued the proj- The coffee tree is very TV Cabinet ect. rare in Canada but can be SALE @ BARRONS Collection of During that time, the par- found in Southwest ticipants mulched and nat- Ontario. Hunter douglas. uralized the park's land "(The plan to plant the TV CABINET and gardens. tree) was in conjunction Auroran Klaus with Jim Tree's Parks and $ 99 Wehrenberg was the coor- Recreation department," 499. Reg. - $1000 dinator of the re-natural- Wehrenberg said. ization project. Though it is a coffee tree, • Dark Lacquer finish from Indonesia The "ecology minded the seeds aren't to be • Locking Fold Back Doors man", as he put it, moved used for coffee. According to R.C. from Germany to Canada TV compartment measures: when he was 21 and has Hosie's book "Native 33” wide 24” high 19” deep “Affordable Elegance for Your Home” lived next to McMahon Trees of Canada", "seeds Park for the last 30 years. cannot be recommended Overall dimensions; On his rare days off, as a substitute for coffee. 39” wide 58” high 23” deep Wehrenberg is very The name refers to involved with the park; he appearance of the seed Tiffany’s Creative Window Designs does his part by "minding rather than to its taste Direct Import Sale the park. I clean up (the which is bitter and Specializing in Custom Shutters, garbage) and keep an eye unpleasant". BARRONS on it" said Wehrenberg." The coffee tree "may Blinds, Drapery & Upholstery reach 80 feet and approx- 525 Brooker Ridge Anne Bensette Proprietor Wehrenberg added that 14800 Yonge St., Unit#101, Newmarket McMahon Park's re-natu- imately two feet in diame- (off Bayview Ave.,) 1 light north of St. John’s Sd.Rd. 905-830-1510 ralization ties in with the ter," according to the 905-841-5454 16 - AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2002 Leslie land use subject of meet The town owns land on $5.3 million cost of Leslie Street. What implementing the recre- should the town do with ation master plan. it? In June council In March, 2000, Aurora received a consultant's Council authorized the proposed concept plan purchase of 89 acres of for the development of land from Leslie Street the lands. After consid- to Highway 404 at a erable discussion it was cost of $4.2 million. agreed to receive the Initial plans had the plan as a starting pro- land pegged for an posal. industrial park, a new It was referred back to fire hall, indoor swim- the consultant and staff ming pool and an ice to further refine the pro- rink. posal and submit a At the time Treasurer report including a finan- Barb Cribbett warned cial summary. council the town didn't Last week, council have the funds for such agreed to hold a work- projects. ing session later this She said it would be month to review with necessary to raise the consultant the taxes two per cent each progress made respect- year for 10 years to ing the refinement of cover the estimated the concept plan.

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Jaguar Gymnastics experienced conflict of mation, were annoyed munity centre and Councillor Gail McIntyre REGISTER NOW PLAN AHEAD! interest allegations, some their selected mayor was Councillor Richard was critical of council FOR OUR MARCH BREAK real, some imagined. being taken away from Isaacson was a member of members because no WINTER SESSION CAMPS AVAILABLE When to declare a con- them. the Church Dodgers hock- Aurora resident had • Parent & Tot flict is often a difficult deci- The next incident over ey team and they also received a grant under the • Recreational & sion and the best possible conflict of interest rented ice at the centre. program in the three years Competitive course is if a council mem- occurred in March, 1978, In April, 1980, there were the program had been • Birthday Parties ber believes he has a con- when Councillor Pete allegations that Councillor established. Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, flict, it should be declared. Miller questioned whether Kel Tonner and two citizen At the time, McIntyre was pre-competitive, competitive, adult programs, and birthday parties. In January, 1973, Aurora Mayor George Timpson members of the parks and seeking a grant to reno- 6 Vata Court, Unit 6 & 7 (off Edward) 2 blocks east of Yonge, AURORA Mayor Dick Illingworth and Councillor Kel Tonner, recreation committee were vate her Machell Avenue 905 841 7598 resigned his office shortly both employees of the in a conflict situation home and was the only after receiving an accla- York Region Board of regarding a tennis club- homeowner in Aurora to mation for a third term and Education, had a conflict house proposal. The club have applied for the grant. NEW MANAGEMENT being sworn into office. in discussing Aurora's proposed to use public She claimed council had At the time of his nomina- contribution to the board funds to build the club- not done enough to pro- ORIENTAL DINER NO tion, he was employed budget. house. mote the program. NO FINE DINING MSG with the Ontario govern- Although it was admitted In April, 1981, Councillor But it was not up to the MSG ment as the executive that neither member was Evelyn Buck attempted to council to determine if a Featuring: New York Style Chinese Food assistant to Minister of in actual conflict, both have fellow Councillor Earl member has a conflict of Szechuan, Hunan, Cantonese • INTRODUCING: Hakka Cuisine Industry and Tourism John declared a conflict and Stewart barred from interest. L.L.B.O. White. It presented no refrained from any discus- debate or discussion per- Only a judge can rule a conflict with his municipal sion and did not vote on taining to Hotel Aurora on municipal councillor has spend $10* or more office. the issue. the basis that he had a committed a conflict and it receive However, the Treasurer Then in September, personal interest in the is up to an eligible elector a FREE spring roll or soup of Ontario and Minister of 1978, Councillor Earl project going beyond what in the municipality to go to spend $20* or more Intergovernmental Affairs Stewart alleged a conflict was appropriate for an the district court judge and receive 10% off or resigned, which started a took place when elected official. file an originating notice of chain reaction. 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Good for dine-in, take-out and delivery. his government job. only on financial matters The conflict of interest A rule of thumb is that if Valid until March 15, 2003 At the time, the citizens affecting him or his wife. furor in Aurora broke out you think you may have a 126 WELLINGTON ST. W., AURORA of the community who had He pointed out that again in January, 1990, conflict, you probably decided no one else Stewart was a member of over a low-rise rehabilita- have. 905-713-1368 AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 - 17 Long, colourful history for this local cadet corps

The former Dr. G.W. another plaque for being the Trophy. It was awarded for time on the parking lot across the country. and the York Region crest Williams Secondary School best cadet in his company. the overall efficiency of the behind the Aurora Legion Cadet Bill Nicholson qual- was replaced with the Town Cadet Corps was disbanded At Base Borden, Cadet corps during 1971, in com- and was well attended, ified in Edmonton for his of Aurora crest, as home in 1965 and was reactivated Lieutenant Bill Clegg was petition with all the Army including the reception fol- parachutist's wings and base of the corps. in 1966 as the Queen's York selected to join a team of 12 cadet corps in Canada. lowing the parade. Cadet Steve Rank was a Bruce Heise, president of Rangers Cadet Corps with cadets to participate in a Shortly afterwards Major The training and the top sharpshooter qualifying the Aurora Legion, present- the Queen's York Rangers gymnastic demonstration at Bridgeford retired and was award-winning ways contin- for the national team to ed the Canadian flag and as its sponsor. the Canadian National replaced by Captain Bert ued over the years and by compete at Bisley. George Fisher, president of With strong leadership Exhibition. The team was Jacques. March, 1978, there were Cadet Fraser McConkey the Sutton Legion present- from Major Wilf Bridgeford, selected from 152 cadets The cadets continued to 125 cadets including 30 was one of the top cadets ed the Provincial flag. The a former British Army officer, from across the country. win awards in 1974 as a girls at Camp Ipperwash former flags were marched and active and interested Cadet Major Dave Walton team of eight Aurora sharp- The Aurora cadets took excelling in outdoor living away to be retired in a dis- cadets, the corps soon was selected the fourth best shooters placed second in advantage of the many skills and competitive play case. became an important part of cadet out of 1,200 attending the 1973-74 Small-Bore courses available, earning sports, and Cadet Bill By this time, Major Lloyd the Aurora and district com- summer camp in Vernon, Rifle Match in Ottawa in trips to various bases. Ken Mabee scored the second Sainsbury was munity during the latter part British Columbia. competition with cadet White, an officer cadet, highest point total at a train- Commanding Officer of the of the 1960s and built an Cadet John Butler won corps from across Canada. earned a trip to the ing camp in Banff. corps. He had served with excellent base for future three second-place awards With the growth of the Barbados. In November, 1979, for Queen's York Rangers activities. in the National Sporting corps and the need to share Lt. Paul Betts went to the second time in more Cadet Corps since it was The year 1970 was a very Rifle matches in Winnipeg the armouries with the mili- Victoria, B.C., and was than a decade of service, formed in 1966 as a cadet successful one for the and as the eighth best tia regiment, plans were selected for the national officers and cadets of the and later as Cadet cadets as they brought back shooter in Canada qualified made to build a new facility team. In June, 1978, while Queen's York Rangers Commanding Officer. several honours from vari- for the 1971 Bisley team. for cadet use, which never in England for the annual Cadet Corps celebrated the The cadet movement in ous army camps, with four Meanwhile, at home, came to fruition. shooting matches at Bisley, dedication of new corps Aurora continued to build cadets rising to national Cadet Lance Corporal John By January, 1975, as he had the opportunity to flags. on its strong foundation prominence. Jones received the Summit some cadets were becom- meet Queen Elizabeth. The new corps flag, pre- and since its formation in Cadet Lieutenant Kevin Trophy for the most ing bored with just army drill At the annual inspection in sented by Aurora Mayor 1966 more than 10,000 had McKenna won the Hutton improved cadet in the corps and training exercises, June, 1978, Major Bert George Timpson, incorpo- passed through its ranks in Trophy at Camp Ipperwash. and received the award at Captain Jacques intro- Jacques stunned the rated some changes from its 13-year history. The trophy was awarded to the June annual inspection duced several new pro- cadets and guests when he the original flag. During the 1970s the the cadet demonstrating from the reviewing officer, grams including a swim- announced his upcoming The Union Jack was cadets continued to serve outstanding qualities of Brigadier J. F. Westhead. ming and life-saving pro- retirement as commanding replaced in the upper left the community, just as they leadership achievement and On January 1, 1972, by a gram, which later became officer with a hand-over corner by the Canadian flag continue to do. devotion to duty. McKenna unanimous vote, members recognized by the military. parade in September, 1978. won the award over 1,300 of the Aurora Legion agreed He also introduced judo Former Aurora Mayor other cadets at the camp. to assume sponsorship of and soccer. Wing Commander Dick He also received a plaque the Queen's York Rangers By this time the strength of Illingworth was the inspect- Back Pain? for achieving the highest Cadet Corps. the corps was 78 from a ing officer for the annual mark, 94 per cent, on the In May, 1972, the cadet one-time high of 100. parade at the Aurora Aurora, ON – According to a recently released back pain relief report, driver radio course, and corps won the Strathcona The number was bolstered Legion. He presented the most back pain sufferers have no idea how to eliminate their pain. Some use heat, others ice. From sleeping on the floor, to pillows by the addition of female top cadet trophy to Cadet underneath the legs, back pain relief techniques vary. But thanks to a cadets. Warrant Officer William free report, local back pain sufferers finally know exactly what to do. Public school board Female cadets had been Nicholson. To get a copy of the free “Back Pain Relief Report”, call toll-free, 24 hour recorded message able to serve as band mem- In June, 1979, the cadet bers since 1973, but it was corps had another first as had cash in the bank only in January, 1975, when Karen Homes was installed 1-888-433-3244 It couldn't happen today with schools, 14 secondary schools they were allowed to join as the first female the province taking over part of and three schools for the train- the ranks. Commanding Officer. the cost of education and with able retarded. The 1975 annual inspec- The cadets continued to Helping you build a realistic and district school boards, but back Enrollment included 28,492 tion was held for the first win awards at army bases attainable retirement portfolio in 1968, prior to the formation of elementary students, up 108 the York County Board of students from 1970, and Auddis Wong, CIM, CFP Education, the former Aurora 14,633 secondary school stu- Financial Consultant Public School Board had a sur- dents, up 948 over the previous Aurora: 905-727-7396 plus of some $100,000. year. Toronto: 416-510-1565 The surplus was a bone of The total budget for 1971 was Music contention at that time involving shown as $36,884,611, up - Mutual Funds, RSP Aurora Council, the school $2,703,768 from 1970, with the 1201-75 Donway West -Labour Sponsored Funds board and the Department of provincial grant increasing from North York, Ont. M3C 2E9 -GICs, Registered Education Plans, RIFs Education, today the Ministry of $15, 960,979 to $18,672,499, [email protected] Education. which more than took care of After many petitions, finally the budget increase, resulting resulting in a change of legisla- in a decrease in the property tion, part of the surplus was tax rate. returned to the taxpayers of But it wasn't all good news for HOMES YOU CAN BUY Aurora. municipalities. An amendment The arbitrated surplus was to the Boards of Education Act WITH ZERO DOWN reduced to $79,067 for the pub- in December, 1969, had an lic schools and $1,791 for the adverse financial effect on visit: secondary school by 1971. many localities. ® Local school boards with Bill 204 required municipalities for young children www.ZeroDownInfo.com ¨ deficits at the time of the to pay school boards the sunrise classes introduces ReMax Omega Realty (1988) Ltd. changeover were fortunate. All money raised for school pur- 3 and 4 year olds to the exciting world the local council had to do was poses four times a year. of music through singing, rhythm, listening activities and games. pick up 15 per cent of the Interest was charged for late deficit, with the province picking payments. 10 weekly classes of 4 to 6 children with a parent/caregiver are offered up the balance. In order for Aurora to pay the Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. HOMPSO In May, 1971, all members of first installment of its education and Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Funeral Home local and regional councils levy, it would be necessary to at a cost of $80.00 per session, T N were invited to the board for an set the town budget and have inclusive of materials. 29 Victoria St., Aurora explanation of the equalization tax bills distributed by March 15 Classes start February 18/19, 2003. Phone 905-727-5421 * Fax 905-727-0037 Directors: factor used by the board in set- at the latest. Keyboard-based music program Brent Forrester - Jacqueline Baak - Don Boswell - Gena Maher - Taylor Brown ting the education levy for local This was impossible, as the for 3 to 10 year olds commences in September. municipalities, which had been town did not receive the school For more information contact Bonny at determined by the province. board levy until April, resulting The turnout of councillors was in interest charges through no 905-727-4707 disappointing. fault of the town. E-mail her at [email protected] There was also a briefing of It wasn't necessary for the or visit www.myc.com www.dignitymemorial.com the board's 1971 budget. At government to create a crisis in ~ Cremation, Burial & Memorial Services ~ Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans ~ Monuments, Markers & Inscriptions that time the board was education, it has been there all ~ Affordable Cost Options responsible for 87 elementary along. 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House League Greg Buchner 2G,1A Ryan Crockett 1G,1A Roper 1G Alex Denault 1G Johnny Borsellino 1A AURORA HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CEN- Graeme Smart 1G,1A Curtis Hough 1G Chris Adrian DiRosa 1A Marcus Tocchet 1A League Games TRE 8 (Jordan Beally SO Taylor Jeffery 1G,1A Burns 1A Minor Peewee Stephen Pitts 1G Tyler Cappell 1G Jesse Gattellaro Minor Peewee AA (5) vs Richmond Hill (4) OMAR'S SHOES 5 (John Cardella 2G Madison 3G Keith Bradford 1G,1A James Weber 1G,1A Minor Peewee (3) vs Vaughan (1) Johnny Borsellino 1G,1A Marcus Tocchet 1G,1A Weber 3G Kevin Nandlall 1A) COLL AUDIO & Patrick Madden 1A Justin Torma 1A Jamie Rundle- Ethan Shore 1G,1A Brandon Giniotis 2A Emilio Brent Waites 1G,1A Jimmy Lyons 1G,1A Sean ACCURATE ELECTRICAL 4 (Michael Shoesmith Sanderson 3A Jason Baran 1A Ryan Hall 1A) IZZI Nafarrate 1G Nicholas Dinallo 1G Andrew Fennell 3A Connor McQueston 1A 2G Jay Finch 1G Dylan Dusome 1G Brock Baile POPAT - ROYAL LE PAGE 0 Mangialardi 1A Jonathan Anastasi 1A 1A) Minor Peewee AA (3) vs Markham (0) Bantam Minor Peewee (7) vs Richmond Hill (0) David Roper 1G Sean Fennell 1G Johnny EUROPEAN STEEL 3 (Johnathan Comeau 1G ASTECH 8 (Michael Paravano 1G,2A Liam Bauer Graeme Smart 2G,1A Greg Buchner 3A Brandon Borsellino 1G Quenton Hunt 2A Brent Waites 2A Nathan Miller 1G Jamie Russell 1G 1A Braun 1G Mike Bellamy 3G,1A Richard Comeau 1G Dan Galante 1G,1A Andrew Mangialardi 1G,1A Adam Adrian DiRosa 1A Jake Sanita SO Hause 1A) PERMANENT PRESS PRINTING 2 Abram 1G,1A Robert Buchner 1G,1A Craig Cook Bloom 1G,1A Matthew Hillar 2A Ryan Crockett 1G (Christopher Burns 1G 1A Andrew Wilkins 1G 1A) TW!ST MARKETING 4 (Nathan VanDerwielen Scott Quaglarini 1GNicholas Dinallo 1A Ethan Minor Peewee AA (6) vs Barrie (1) Ryan Logue 1A Devin O'Kelly 1A) 1G Alex Kane 1G Nicholas Mikhaili 1G Bradley Shore 1A Brandon Giniotis 1ACurtis Hough 1A David Roper 3G,1A Brent Waites 1G,2A Andrew Finch 1GSean Brennan 1A Augustino Bova 1A Emilio Nafarrate 1A Josh Bentolila SO McDonald 1G Sean Fennell 1G Christian COLL AUDIO & ACCURATE ELECTRICAL 4 (Jay Justin Dart 1A) Stankiewicz 2A Zachary Guisti 2A Connor Finch 2G 1A Brendon Harrington 2G Marshall Minor Bantam (1) vs East Gwillumbury (1) McQueston 2A Quenton Hunt 1A Marcus Tocchet McQuillan 1A Michael Shoesmith 1A) SHOPPERS CHEVERIE COMMUNICATIONS 4 (Peter Smith Drew Jenkins 1G 1A DRUG MART - AURORA 2 (Michael Grande 1G 1G MarcQuagliarini 2G Lawrence Cheverie 1G Blair Nimmo 1G Nick Cascone 1A) Nelson Weese 1A) TW!ST MARKETING 3 (Brad Minor Bantam (2) vs Uxbridge (4) Minor Peewee AA (4) vs Georgina (0) Finch 1G Spencer Robinson 2G Andrew Goss 1A Torrey Duckworth 1G Chad Roberts 1G Sam Johnny Borsellino 2G Brent Waites 1G,1A Connor AURORA CANADIAN TIRE 5 (Tom Gibson 3G Nicholas Mikhali 1A Nathan Vanderwellen 1A David Warden 1A Anthony D'Antonio 1A Bryen Turco 1A McQueston 1G,1A Zachary Guisti 1A Matthew David Yates 1G Robert Revington 1G Sean Zavarise 1A) Mikhaili 2A Alex Denault 1A Matthew Joynt 1A Deakin 1A Michael Hay 1A William Ginther 1A) Minor Bantam (1) vs Ajax (5) OMAR'S SHOES 2 (Daniel Sacchetti 1G Madison IRVINE ROBINSON INTERIORS 3 (Alec Follett 1G Mike Curci 1G Memo Nafarrate 1A Anthony Minor Peewee AA (4) vs Richmond Hill (4) Weber 1G Stuart Marsh 1A John Cardella 1A) Michael Fong 1G Evan Bonnell 1G Neil Irvine 1A D'Antonio Johnny Borsellino 2G Connor McQueston 1G Sean Devlin 1A Bobby Haskin 1A) ASTECH 3 Jimmy Lyons 1G,1A Brent Waites 1A Sean Fennell SKATERS FIRST 4 (Zacharie Roitner 3G Eric (Robert Buchner 1G,1A Ryan Rozalowski 1G Minor Bantam (7) vs Markham (2) 1A Christian Stankiewicz 1A Matthew Mikhaili 1A Bailey 1G 1A Jason Nadeau 1A) FRESH WATER Michael Bellamy 1G) Memo Nafarrate 1G, 1A Jimmy Hastings 2G, 1A INDUSTRIES BOTTLED WATER 4 (Kyle Partanen Drew Jenkins 1G Mike Curci 1G, 1A Steve Horan Minor Peewee AA (4) vs Newmarket (1) 1G Aaron Macdonald 1G Michael Seymour 1G CHEVERIE COMMUNICATIONS 4 (Kyle Riendeau 1G Sam Warden 1G Anthony D'Antonio 2A Cam Brent Waites 2G Marcus Tocchet 1G David Roper Adrian Clark 1G) 1G Nelson Weese 1G Peter Smith 1G Alex Hunter Harris 1A Chad Roberts 1A 1G Johnny Borsellino 3A Adrian DiRosa 1A Connor 1G Kevin Moffatt 1A James Harrison 2A Ryan McQueston 1A Matthew Mikhaili 1A SHOPPERS DRUG MART - AURORA 4 (Blair Sterling 1A Kyle Kaminski 1A David Malins 1A Tournaments Nimmo 2G Michael Grande 2G,1A) SKATERS Brendan McDermott 1A) ASTECH 3 (Dan Abram Novice (16) vs Milton (2) Minor Peewee AA (5) vs Markham (1) FIRST 2 (Zacharie Roitner 1G Scott McCrae 1G 1G,1A Spencer Phillips 1G Mike Bellamy 1G Cooper Riswick 3G 1A Joshua Klinowski 2G 1A Brent Waites 1G,1A David Roper 1G,1A Matthew Eric Bailey 1A Geoffrey Knaack 1A Ian Hayzelden Jonathan Ansdell 2A) Jesse Van Rooyen 2G 1A Andrew Papousek Mikhaili 1G,1A Marcus Tocchet 1G,1A Tyler Hanlon 1A) 1G,3A Tanner Thiessen 1G,1A Christopher Bull 1G 1G,1A Christian Stankiewicz 1A IRVINE ROBINSON INTERIORS 6 (Matt Dylan Hussey 1G Matt Noseworthy 1G,1A Anthony OMAR'S SHOES 4 (Christian Hastings 1G Daniel Robertson 1G Michael Panetta 1G,1A Sean Devlin Selski 1G,3A Lukas Leslie 2G Taylor Butler 1G Playoff Games Sacchetti 1G Richard Sendel 1G William Burke 1G,2A Rocco Smeriglio 2G Corey McPherson 1G Daniel Delbello 2A Graham Loney 1A Dennis Kim Minor Nmidget A (7) vs Richmond Hill (1) 1G Madison Weber 1A Kevin Nandlall 1A John Evan Bonnell 2A Michael Fong 1A Caitlin Kelly 1A) 1A Craig Murphy 2G,1A Jason Zemanovich 1G,1A Cardella 1A) PERMANENT PRESS PRINTING 4 AURORA OPTICAL 3 (Robert Juffs 2G Mike Smyth Reed Neagle 1G,1A Corey Hopkins-Straker 1G,1A (Andrew Wilkins 2G Ian Veloso 1G Christopher 1G Jesse Eikeland 1A Chris Wheeler 1A) Novice (5) vs Ingersol (3) Ryan Murphy 1G Matt Cundari 1G Chris Statchuk Burns 1G Blake Rodger 2A Ryan Logue 1A) Jesse Van Rooyen 1A Andrew Papousek 2G,1A 3A Ryan Kines 2A PJ Speciale-Plouffe 2A Jeff Playoff Games Anthony Selski 1G Daniel Delbello 1G Dennis Kim Thom 1A Adam White 1A EUROPEAN STEEL 4 (Raphael Hajicostis SO Minor Atom 1G Nick Heintzman 1A Christopher Bull 1A Braun Hause 1G 1A Connor Sands 1G Daniel LANGDON"S COACH LINES 2 (Brandon Novice AA (0) vs Barrie (3) Mulroy 1G,1A Jamie Russell 1G Super-Dave Thompson 1G Tyler La Mantia 1G Ryan Laird 1A Novice (4) vs Stoney Creek (0) Staeuble 2A Johnathan Comeau 1A C.J. Gianluca Sampieri 1A L. McGoldrick 1A) REC Taylor Cooke and Stefan Richardson SO Andrew Novice AA (1) vs Barrie (4) Melichercik 1A Aaron Wochenmarkt 1A) COLL CYCLE N' SPORTS 1 (Jordan Gerace 1G) Papousek 1G 1A Anthony Selski 2G Jesse Van Taylor Chick 1G Dylan Sikura 1A AUDIO & ACCURATE ELECTRICAL 0 Rooyen 1G,1A Joshua Klinowski 1A DOMINION 6 (Logan Weber 2G,1A Gregory Novice AA (3) vs Barrie (9) Peewee Lacroix 2G Cameron Annear 1G,1A Curtis Stobo Novice (6) vs Ingersol (1) Taylor Chick 1G Sean Nishimura 1G Chris Youtoff ATLAS SPECIALTY STEELS 5 (Dylan Brennan 1G Colin Sandquist 1A Kevin Tree 1A) TRIO Semi-Final Game 1G Brett Wilson 1A Jesse Bentolila 1A Dylan 2G,2A David Hilchuk 1G Stepeh Logue 1G Joseph RESTAURANT 3 (Griffin Slimkowich 1G Scott Daniel Delbello 2G Andrew Papousek 2G Anthony Sikura 1A Smith 1G Jordan Sreigler 1A Mohammed Akbar Tonello 1G Andrew Smitten 1G James Phillips 1A Selski1G Jesse Van Rooyen 1A Joshua Klinowski 1A) JUNIOR TIGERS 3 (Mike Nealon 1G Josh Jeremy Fitkin 1A Quinn Tessarolo 1A) 1G Tanner Thiessen 1A Nicholas Heintzman 1A Minor Atom A (7) vs Nobleking (0) Finlayson 1G,1A Alistair Bogart 1G Mike Roberts Stefan Richardson 1A Taylor Cooke 1A Matthew Mears 3G Chris Piron 1G,1A Brandon 1A) MARY'S FLOWER SHOP 5 (Mark Tanel 1G,1A Pedersen 1G,1A Stephen DeMarco 1G,1A Jamie Alexander Payne 2G Gianfranco Galluzzo 1G Novice (8) vs Stoney Creek (5) Hawkins 1G Tristan Miller 3A Patrick Jones 2A EDWARDS-MURPHY PAINTING & DECORATING Jordan Gregoris 1G Brodie Royce 1A Brett De Championship Game Eleeza Cox 1A Spencer George 1A Steadman 2 (Garrett Kerkamp 1G Christian Di Vincenzo 1G Fields 2A) INTER-WORLD PAPER 1 (Michael Jesse Van Rooyen 2G,2A Andrew Papousek 3G Dinning 1A Daniel Howie SO Brice Roffey 1A Marcus Letwin SO) SLATER Bernier 1G Rocco De Bartolo 1A) Anthony Selski 1G,2A Joshua Klinowski 1G,1A STEELS - STAINLESS 0 Matt Noseworthy 1G,1A Dennis Kim 1A Dylan Atom AE (4) vs Bradford (1) MANHATTAN TROPHIES 5 (Michael Takahashi Hussey 2A Nick Heintzman 2A Mackenzie Wooder Michael Mcgolrick 1G,1A Matthew Pellegrini 1G,1A AURORA CABLE INTERNET 11 (Nick Campoli 4G Egan Fennell 1G,1A Joel Piovesan 1A Michael 1A Andrew McKay 1A Johhny Haralampopoulos 1A 1G,2A Joe Doucher 3G,3A Patrick McMurray Wood 1A Eric Abel 1A) OLBERT METALS 1 (Luca 2G,4A Adam Brutto 1G Fraser Kegel 3G,4A Battiston 1G Brett Lockhart 1A) Minor Bantam (2) vs Brampton (1) Atom AE (4) vs Bradford (2) Connor Ryeland 1G) CHEVALIER CHRYSLER 3 Memo Nafarrate 1G Steven Horan 1G Torrey Michael McGolrick 2G,2A Andrew McKay 1G,1A (Ryan Rojas 1G,1A Scott Gray 1G Tyler Flanagan THE BACKYARD POOL & SPA COMPANY 9 Duckworth 1A Chad Roberts 1A Andrew Rowen 1A Matthew Semeredy 1G Miles Curtis 1A Tyler 1G,1A Daniel Cress 1A) (Wesley Seminara 1G Brett Richardson 2G Jaret Kevin Mayne 1A Tisdale 1A Meron 1G Stephen Newby 2G Brendan Strachan SMITTY'S PAINTING & DECORATING 4 (Derek 2G,1A Kevin McCrudden 1G,1A Dylan Jolivet 2A Minor Bantam (4) vs Hillcrest (0) Atom A (1) vs Innisfil (1) Smith 3G Alex Strapp 1G,2A Greg Harlampopoulos Spencer Palmer 1A Jake Hindley 1A) DELPH & Chad Roberts 1G Drew Jenkins 1G Jimmy Geoff Gianopoulos 1G Dylan Cross 1A 1A Brooke Dickie 1A) D-MAC FURNITURE 4 JENKINS LEVELERS 4 Hastings 1G Cam Harris 1G, 1A Kevin Mayne 2A (Matthew Holland 1G Ryan Van Winckle 1G,2A Anthony D'Antonio 2A Bryen Turco 1A Eddie Atom AA (1) vs Georgina (1) Bradley Juffs 1G TylerMiskolczy-MacDonald 1G) House League Standings McLaughlin 1A Darby Piquette SO Stephen Arkell 1G The House League Standings to date are avail Minor Bantam able on the AMHA web site. Minor Bantam (3) vs Brampton (1) Minor Peewee A (3) vs Bradford (2) AURORA HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CEN- Steven Horan 1G Cam Harris 1G Torrey Duckworth Second Round OMHA Playoff 3rd game-Carter TRE 3 (Jesse Gattellaro 2G Steven Pitts 1G Taylor SelectSelect Teams Teams 1G, 1A Chad Roberts 1A Drew Jenkins 1A Sam Hassard 1G Andrew McDonald 1G Darrell Evans Jeffery 1A Keith Bradford 1A) JUNIOR TIGERS 3 Sponsors Warden 1A Jimmy Hastings 1A Andrew Rowen 1A 1G Michael Morson 1A Luca Ghegin 1A Lucas (Brett Scott 1G,1A Kevin McCreedy 1G,1A Jake Tyke Venture Steel Boyd 1A Quenton Hunt 1A David Bar 1A Teel 1G Greg Youtoff 1A Erin Devlin 1A Keifer McLean Travel Minor Bantam (3) vs Unionville (2) McBride 1A) Novice Butler's Landscaping Agincourt Tournament Champions in OT Sam Bantam AE (4) vs Newmarket (3) Priestly Electric Warden 1G, 1A Mike Curci 1G Torrey Duckworth Corey Berube 2G Matt Kerr 1G,1A Scott Daly 1G IZZI POPAT - ROYAL LE PAGE 4 (Kurtis Wilton Minor Atom City-Wide Electrical 1G Drew Jenkins 1A ,1A Kyle Fitkin 2A Mike Parkhill 1A Mike Bentley 1A 2G,1A Nathan Taylor 1G Braden Bonner 1G Tom Joriki Juice Brent Gallaugher 1ATimi Sotoadeh 1A Horner 1AAndrew Walsh SO) HS FINANCIAL Minor Bantam Bill & Brenda RepRep TeamsTeams SERVICES 0 Jenkins@Re/Max York Sponsors Bantam A (3) vs Markham (1) Group Realty Inc Novice AA Dymin Steel Tom Keane 2G Sandy Craig 1G,1A Derek Roldan PHILADELPHIA STAINLESS 2 (Harrison Brook Duckworth Insurance & Dave Wood Mazda 1A Kelly McGowan 1A Tyler Roffey 1A Justin Fabro 1G,1A Jamie Fenyes 1G Tyler McGhee 2A) LOCK- Financial Services Minor Atom A Charley FitzWhiskey's Tap & 1A Graeme Fleming 1A LEY STAINLESS 2 (Bryan Dunkjo 1G Peter Walker Minor Peewee Astech Solutions Inc Eatery 1G Rob Ruuskanaen 1A) London Guarantee Bantam AA (0) vs Richmond Hill (1) Exhibition Games Insurance Company JUNIOR TIGERS 6 (Brett Scott 1G Ryan Joynt Novice (9) vs Richmond Hill (2) Minor Atom AA Cosma International Bantam AA (7) vs Richmond Hill (1) 1G,1A Derek Hurst 1G Kevin McCreedy Andrew Papousek 3G 1A Nicholas Heintzman 1G Masterclean Contracting & Cal Simmonds 6G Peter McNeil 1G,2A Taylor 2G,1AKeifer McBride 1G Jake Teel 2A Luke Dennis Kim 1A Christopher Bull 1G Dylan Hussey Cleaning Campbell 4A Vincent Davenport 4A Michael White Muirhead 1A Paul Magill 2A) PHILADELPHIA 2G,2A Anthony Selski 1G Lukas Leslie 1G 1A Bantam A Highland Transport 1A Taylor Dinner 1A Tyler Roffey 1A STAINLESS 4 (Paul Maggliocchi 1G James Mackenzie Wooder 1A Matt Noseworthy 1ACooper Bantam AE Gallaugher Contracting Connolly 1G Tyler McGhee 1G Jamie Fenyes Riswick 1A Taylor Cooke1A Taylor Butler 1A Tanner Viking Fire Bantam AA (2) vs Richmond Hill (1) 1G,1A Daniel Hunter 1A Ryan Smyth 1A William Thiessen 1A Graham Loney 1A Jesse Van Rooyen Minor Midget A Law Insurance Brokers Patrick Bowie 1G Cal Simmonds 1G Andrew Welch Merritt 2A Evan Magil 1A) 1A Daniel Delbello 1A Scotia Capital 1A Sean Mulroy 1A Cal Simmonds 1A Vincent Midget A B&M Produce Davenport 1A LOCKLEY STAINLESS 5 (Bryan Dunjko 1G,1A Ian League Games Dome Interiors Mulhern 1G Eric Wakeman 2G Mitch Brown 1G,1A Novice (5) vs Uxbridge (2) Midget AA RBC Bantam AA (3) vs Richmond Hill (1) Rob Ruuskanaen 1A Harrison Edwards 1A James Andrew Papousek 3G Nicholas Heintzman 1G Summer's & Smith Peter McNeil 1G Patrick Bowie 1G Taylor Campbell Taylor 2A Bill Spasopolus 1A) HS FINANCIAL Dennis Kim 1G Christopher Bull 1A Joshua 1G Adam Hankins 1A Andrew Welch 1A Brandon SERVICES 4 (Michael Rowe 2G Meagan Klinowski 1A Graham Loney 1A League Games Steffan 1A Vincent Davenport 1A Bastarrache 1G Jon Aleksich 1G Dan Lewis 2A Minor Peewee AA (5) vs Barrie (1) Dan Coates 1A Paul Jenkins 1A) Minor Peewee (5) vs Ajax (1) Matthew Mikhaili 2G Brent Waites 1G,2A David Minor Midget A (2) vs East Gwillumbury (4) AURORAN, Week of February 4, 2003 - 19 AAuurroorraa MMiinnoorr HHoocckkeeyy AAssssoocciiaattiioonn Results to 9 AM Sunday February 2, 2003 Website: www.aci.on.ca/amha

Andrew Jamieson 2A Craig Murphy 1G PJ Matthew Mears 1A Matthew Mikhaili 2G,1A Tyler Hanlon 1G,2A Speciale-Plouffe 1G Matt Cundari 1A Reed Nragle Atom AA (4) vs Oakridge London (1) Marcus Tocchet 1G Connor McQueston 1G Johnny 1A Minor Atom A (6) vs Waterloo (2) Luke MacLeod 1G,1A Max Lerner 1G,1A Kevin Borsellino 3A Jimmy Lyons 1A Zachary Guisti 1A Steadman Dinning 2G Eleeza Cox 2G Josh Beaton Zacharuk 1G Dillon Cappell 1G Jordan Tripp 2A Sean Fennell 1A David Roper 1A Minor Midget A (2) vs East Gwillumbury (4) 1G,1A Spencer George 1G Jamie Hawkins 1A Jesse Cappell 1A Andrew Jamieson 2A Craig Murphy 1G PJ Brandon Pedersen 1A Matthew Mears 1A Minor Peewee AA (5) vs Lansing, Mich (0) Speciale-Plouffe 1G Matt Cundari 1A Reed Neagle Atom AA (3) vs Vaughan (2) Matthew Mikhaili 1G,1A Tyler Hanlon 1G,1A 1A Minor Atom A (6) vs Cambridge (3) Jordan Tripp 1G,1A Max Lerner 1G Shawn Johnny Borsellino 1G,1A Brent Waites 1G,1A Josh Beaton 1G Jamie Hawkins 2G,1A Spencer MacEachern 1G Stephen Dinallo 1A Kyle Murphy Marcus Tocchet 1G Christian Stankiewicz 1A Jake Minor Midget A (2) vs East Gwillumbury (3) George 2G,1A Matthew Mears 1G Eleeza Cox 1A 1A. Sanita SO PJ Speciale-Plouffe 1G Reed Neagle 1G Ryan Cody Weese 1A Brandon Pedersen 2A Chris Piron Kines 2A Bryan Osuszek 1A 1A Stephen DeMarco 1A Atom AA (3) vs Kanata (2) Minor Peewee AA (2) vs Grosse Pointe, Mich (1) Preston International Tournament Champions! Adrian DiRosa 2G Sean Fennell 1A Johnny Midget A (2) vs Innisfil (6) Minor Atom A (5) vs Hamilton (4) Jordan Tripp 1G Spencer Arkell 1G Dillon Cappell Borsellino 1A Connor McQueston 1A Gary Domanico 1G Chris Amato 1A Trevor Semi Finals Won In OT 1G (in double overtime!) Max Lerner 1A Luke Williams 1A Sean McCartney 1G Spencer George 1G Matthew Mears 2G,1A Tristan MacLeod 1A Minor Peewee AA (4) vs Kanata (0) Miller 2G Jamie Hawkins 1A Steadman Dinning Minor Peewee AA (3) vs North Central (2) Silverstick International Tournament Champions Midget A (2) vs Innisfil (1) 3AStephen DeMarco 2A Eleeza Cox 1A Brent Waites 2G Sean Fennell 1G,1A Connor Matthew Mikhaili 2G Brent Waites 1G Johnny Mark Jarman 1 G Chris Amato 1G Mark Johnson McQueston 1A Ryan Finlay 1A Quenton Hunt 1A Borsellino 1G Jimmy Lyons 2A David Roper 1A 1A Minor Atom A (1) vs North London (2) Zachary Guisti 1A Jimmy Lyons 1A Adrian DiRosa 1A Championship Game Midget A (4) vs Innisfil (5) Stephen DeMarco 1G Spencer George 1A Jamie Minor Peewee AA (4) vs Windsor (4) Chris Amato 2G Sean McCartney 1G James Hawkins 1A Brent Waites 2G,1A David Roper 1G,1A Connor AMHA Information Morgan 1G Mark Johnson 1A Ryan Angotti 1A McQueston 1G Ryan Finlay 1A Quenton Hunt 1A Trevor Williams 1A Gary Domanico 1A Atom AA (4) vs Hespeler (0) Matthew Mikhaili 1A Adrian DiRosa 1A Spencer Arkell 2G,1A Max Lerner 1G Dillon AMHA TV Auction The Annual AMHA TV Auction will take place on Midget AA (1) vs Newmarket (5) Cappell 1G Kevin Zacharuk 1A Shawn Minor Peewee AA (0) vs Jr Canadians (5) Saturday February 22, 2003 on Cable 10. Each Stephen Heikkila 1G Scott Hurst 1A Jared MacEachern 1A Andrew Whitley 1A Taylor Nuttall team is asked to donate a minimum of 3 items for Pignataro 1A 1A James Mildon 1A Peter Abels SO Minor Peewee AA (6) vs Mississauga (3) the Auction. The team whose items raise the most Brent Waites 1G,2A Matthew Mikhaili 2G,1A Sean money during the Auction will receive $100 Tournaments Atom AA (4) vs Waterloo (0) Fennell 1G,1A Adrian DiRosa 1G,1A David Roper towards the cost of a Team Party. Please drop off Minor Atom A (5) vs London (2) Jordan Tripp 1G,1A Luke MacLeod 1G Kevin 1G Tyler Hanlon 1A Christian Stankiewicz 1A your items at the AMHA Office. If you are willing to Eleeza Cox 1G,1A Josh Beaton 1G,1A Steadman Zacharuk 1G Jesse Cappell 1G James Mildon 1A Jimmy Lyons 1A work for a minimum of 2 hours during the Auction Dinning 1G Stephen DeMarco 1G,1A Spencer Max Lerner 1A Taylor Nuttall 1A Dillon Cappell 1A please contact the AMHA Office at 905-727-1480. George 1G,1A Jack Steffan 1A Brett Matthews 1A Scott Smyth SO Minor Peewee AA (5) vs Sault Ste Marie (5) Who did what in 1985? ...need answers? Every year Aurora resi- tion of "Bo Didley" with in the annual pageant Wallace ended a journal- dents make the head- Rompin Ronnie organized by Sue ism career after he was lines in the local press Hawkins. Meacock. elected to the York and sometimes in the Bruce Rankin, a Councillor John West Region Board of daily press and 1985 Steeplechase Road resi- ended Dick Illingworth's Education as Aurora's was no exception. It dent of Aurora, was one political career by trustee. wasn't possible to catch of only 74 Canadians defeating the incumbent "Dick and I traded everyone, but here's a named to the Order of mayor, launching him on seats," he said. few. Canada. Governor a newspaper and broad- Just a few of Aurora Bob Cressman, General Jean Sauve casting career. residents making head- Director of Education for bestowed the award for Conversely, Ron lines during 1985. the York Region Board a distinguished diplo- of Education, had his matic career. contract extended for Aurora's Citizen of the another five years, in Year Award went to Bill • hundreds of thousands of books WELLINGTON EAST spite of calls for his res- Coleman for almost 60 • filed by author within category ignation by irate parents. volunteer years of serv- • children's books new & used MARY ST. • bring in your used books and we . S Liberal Leader David ice to the community, will give you a discount on your next Y W

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