How do you spell team spirit? In a demonstration of their team spirit and community pride, members of the aerial "squirt" truck was imported from Newmarket to provide the height to Peewee AA hockey team gathered last week to spell out the get the picture. Tigers are embarking on another hockey season, hoping to name of their favourite town, with the help of the Central York Fire Services defend the Minor Hockey Association championship they won last and some willing siblings. Traffic stopping activity took place in front of season. They are off to a great start, winning their first two games of the sea- Aurora's Edward Street fire station and the photo became a reality when an son. Idea was the brainstorm of hockey mom Wendy Cappell.

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Market drop-off This Saturday is the final day for Aurora’s highly successful Farmer’s Market and since it happens to be Thanksgiving weekend, organizer Nigel Kean has come up with a good idea. He’s asking residents who attend the market to drop off non-perishable goods that will be delivered to the Aurora Food Pantry in time for the holiday. There will be drop-off boxes at the market and Kean is hopeful a substantial amount of food will be donated. Meanwhile, the Market, in conjunction with local businesses, will sponsor a mini-pumpkin decorating event Saturday. For $1, aspiring artists, 10 years and under, can decorate mini-pumpkins and receive a gift certificate for a kid's menu hamburger and fries, courtesy Jonathan's Restaurant. Proceeds will be donated to the Pantry. In case you haven’t been to the market this summer, it’s located on the park- One of the largest superstores in the area, Loblaws is within weeks of opening this building ing lot on Temperance Street, just south of Wellington. at the corner of and St. John’s Sideroad in Aurora’s northeast section. It will For further information, call Kean at 416-697-1345. house several services including photo and medical within its walls and job fairs are currently being held to hire the scores of people required to make it all work. Anniversary auction Auroran photo by Ron Wallace It's too bad the Aurora Opera Company has to perform in Newmarket, but with- out a facility like the Newmarket Theatre here, they have no choice. So, while we don't relish the idea of sending you to Newmarket, we will rec- ommend this activity. Sarah Kyle advises the group is planning a "Tea and Tunes 10th Celebration", Wal-Mart a step closer to acknowledge their 10th season, featuring much music, and for those hockey starved residents a silent auction with some awesome prizes. Aurora may soon be home to a plan being adopted by the town as October, 2002. Following a session of Gilbert & Sullivan music, the audience will be able to Wal-Mart big box store and a Official Plan Amendment (OPA) In April this year, a planning mingle with the cast who will serve them free sandwiches and goodies, while they warehouse club, but anyone look- 30 in March, 2000, and approved consultant for the applicant pre- peruse the silent auction table. ing for a 10-screen theatre in the by the Ontario Municipal Board sented an outline of the proposed Highlights of that include an NHL alumni autographed hockey stick signed by neighbourhood will have to look (OMB) in July, 2001. development. Johnny Bower, Harvey Howell, Norm Ullman, Mike Palmateer, Mike Pelyk, Allan elsewhere. The OPA established land use The proposed development Stanley, Keith McCreary, Gerry Cheevers, Dave Schultz and others; a hockey was to include a Wal-Mart store, a sweater autographed by Wendell Clark; and a glass-cased original hockey puck Following a long and at times designations and policies for a heated debate, the application for residential component located in warehouse membership club, a signed by Mike Palmateer. large supermarket or home However, you must go to the Newmarket Theatre to participate. It all happens a regional shopping plaza on the the proximity of Bayview Avenue, improvement outlet, a mix of Sunday, Oct. 17 beginning at 4 p.m. and the $15 ticket includes refreshments. southern portion of a 170-acre and a business park component in Order tickets by calling 905-953-5122. property at the corner of Highway the proximity of Highway 404. smaller retail stores, a 10-screen 404 and Wellington Street East Within the business park lands cinema plus commercial services Shadow cabinet was approved on a 4-2 vote with on the north side of Wellington and office components. Aurora’s Frank Klees, unsuccessful in his bid to lead the provincial Progressive Councillors Phyllis Morris and Street East was the landholding of At the time there was minor Conservative party, was not forgotten when it came time for new leader John Tory Wendy Gaertner in opposition. Whitwell Developments and State objection to the proposal. to announce his shadow cabinet last week. Councillors Bill Hogg, Damir Farm Mutual Insurance Company. Staff pointed out that a “peer Klees will take on the role of P.C. Education Critic. Vrancic and Nigel Kean were The landowners submitted a review” was being carried out and An MPP for the riding of Oak Ridges, Klees, when the Progressive the peer reviewers were in atten- Conservatives were in power, served as a minister of transportation and a minis- absent for the vote. draft plan of subdivision for the dance to hear the comments. It ter of tourism, in addition to being deputy house leader and chief government It all started with the Bayview joint development of their lands, whip. Northeast Area 2B Secondary which was approved by council in Please see page 18 LENARD LIND L.H.LIND REALTY INC. Aurora’s #1 Sales Producer 2003! 53 Wellington St. E., Aurora (1 block east of Yonge) Call today for a free property evaluation!** 905-841-0000 www.lhlindrealty.com Ontario’s ONLY...

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CONTINUING OCTOBER 18-22-25-29 sale, country kitchen. Free admission. Refresher driving course for seniors at the Aurora Town Hall Aurora Farmers’ Market, Temperance Street and Wellington, **** (Municipal Offices) under the auspices of the Aurora Senior Centre. every Saturday morning until October 9th. 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Upper Canada Chordsmen present 12th annual show, "Hey, Food bank donations requested. Each session runs from 9.30 a.m. to noon. Call Kim Hinder at the Look Us Over: Harmony Showcase 2004" at Newmarket Theatre, at **** Aurora Senior Centre 905-727-2816 to register. Masons' Rising Sun Lodge meets the first Thursday of each OCTOBER 19 7.30 p.m. Show features the Upper Canada Chordsmen, local month at The Rising Sun Temple, 57 Mosley Street, Aurora at 7.30 Aurora Public Library presents Linwood Barclay, reading from award-winning barbershop harmony chorus, Shaleena Clements, p.m.. For further information contact Bob Butler at h.butler@sym- his new novel “Bad Move”. Admission free with ticket. 7 p.m., Magna Budda Boom Budda Bing, and The Cameo Jazz Band and patico.ca or 905-713-3314. Room. Pre-register at the Adult Information Desk. Backroads. Tickets are $20, available from the Chordsmen, The OCTOBER 20 **** Auroran or the theatre box-office, 905-953-5122. Aurora Seniors head to the Stratford Festival to see the Cole The Queen Elizabeth Dinner Theatre at Howard Johnson OCTOBER 27 Aurora presents the female version of "The Odd Couple" every Porter musical "Anything Goes". Lunch at the Walper Terrace Hotel. Aurora’s Marquee Productions presents the musical "Bye Bye Friday and Saturday night with some Sunday buffets until October Depart the Aurora Community Centre at 9 a.m. returning about 6.30 30. Call 905-727-1312 to reserve. p.m. Cost is $93 for members, $98 for non-members. Call 905-727- Birdie" at the Newmarket Theatre and the Vaughan City Playhouse **** 2816 to reserve. until November 7. Call 905-713-1040 for ticket information. Robertson Masonic Lodge meets the third Saturday each OCTOBER 21 OCTOBER 30 month at 57 Mosley Street at 10.30 a.m. Coffee club at 9 a.m., Aurora Chamber of Commerce "Celebrating Business Murder Mystery Dinner at Hillary House. This year's mystery Excellence in Aurora" Awards. For tickets, call the Chamber at 905- lunch at noon. Conact 905-727-3032 or 905-727-1080. takes place in 1897. The Hillarys leave the house in the hands of 727-7262. **** the eccentric Dr. F. Raud who is determined to turn Dr. Hillary's Helping Hand: Gently used clothing for women and children, at OCTOBER 23 Tonic into a patent medicine phenomenon of the day. Tickets are Tr inity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St., every Monday, Wednesday Wells Street Public School annual fall fair. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games, $60. Call 905-727-4015. & Friday 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. Wednesdays 5.30 - 7 p.m. Saturday, prizes, music, food and fun for the family. Oct.16/30, 9 a.m. - noon. For more information, call 905-727-6101. **** OCTOBER 31 **** Gift Fair. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Girls Incorporated of York Region presents its 25th Annual Thrill Gamblers Anonymous, every Tuesday night, Trinity Anglican Street. Local artisans exhibiting and selling handcrafted items. For more on the Hill at St. Andrew's College. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Church, Victoria Street, 7.30 p.m. information call Linda at 905-727-5675. There will be a five and 10-kilometre run and a three-kilometre **** "Trick or Treat" hike. Call 905-727-4897 extension 305 for Queen's York Rangers Army Cadet Corps camping, canoeing, **** details. first aid, orienteering in two to six week camps for males & females Fall event, Aurora United Church, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., garage sale, bake 12 to 18 Aurora squadron meets every Friday. For more information call 905-726-8600, Tuesday evenings between 7 and 9 p.m.. HOME OF THE WEEK **** Co-Dependents Anonymous, every Tuesday, Aurora United Church, 15186 , Aurora. 7.30 p.m. **** Probus Club of Aurora meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Aurora Legion. Club is for retired or soon to- be-retired business and professional people and guests are wel- come. **** Towns of York Toastmasters meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 105 Industrial Parkway N., Aurora. For more information see the club's web site at www.townsofyork.org or phone Roy Bannon at 905-853-0859. **** Meditation classes in Aurora Wednesday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m. to Dec. 15. Above Needles & Knits Wool Shop, 15040 Yonge St., just north of Kennedy St. Further information, 416-762-8033 or [email protected]. No pre-registration required. Donations only. $344,900 **** Hospice King-Aurora is taking registrations for an October start Marilyn Redvers NORTHWEST AURORA! BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS! for its Bereavement Support Group for Children, ages 6-12. Ten- Amazing space in this super backsplit with double garage! Roof, kitchen floor, doors, basement, deck week activity-based sessions. Trained facilitators, professionally & yard all updated in past 3 years! Lovely private yard with beautiful landscaping & huge deck! supported. Presented in cooperation with Bereaved Familes of Ontario. Call Hospice King-Aurora for more information about this free program at 905-773-0155. Other GREAT HOMES **** During the month of October the Skylight Gallery in the Aurora Town Hall presents the artwork of Philippa Hajdu. Regular viewing hours 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday. OCTOBER 12 Seniors fall day trip to Ontario's famous Cranberry Harvest in Bala includes a wagon ride around the marsh. Leave the Community Centre at 8.30 a.m. return at 6.30 p.m. Cost for mem- bers is $57, $62 for non-members. Call 905-727-2816 to register. OCTOBER 13 Cameron Hastings, President of Magna Services speaks to the $299,000 $319,500 Aurora Probus Club on "Fair Enterprise - The Magna Story" at 10 a.m. at the Aurora Legion. POPULAR AURORA GROVE! TERRIFIC NEIGHBOURHOOD OCTOBER 16 SHOWS TO PERFECTION! IN NORTHEAST AURORA The York Chamber Ensemble, formerly the York Strings Immaculate & tastefully decorated family home Great value for this 4-bedroom home in popular Orchestra, gets its 2004-2005 season under way with a concert has 2nd floor fam. rm. with gas fp! Hardwood family neighbourhood! Almost 2500 sq.ft.! Open featuring Suk's Serenade for Strings. The Aurora-based orchestra, floor! Eat-in kitchen has ceramic floor & walkout concept kitchen/family room! Private fenced to super fenced yard! Plus, an extra bedroom in yard! Woodburning fireplace! Walk to French conducted by Tony Browning, plays music at Trinity Anglican basement! School, Park, Yonge St.! Church, 79 Victoria Street. 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Chairperson of the Society of York Region Artists (SOYRA), Bill van Oorschot, pres- ents Chief Librarian Colleen Abbott with a $2,000 cheque as a result of funds raised for the library during SOYRA’s Art Show and Sale during the annual street festival in June. It was the second SOYRA Art Show and Sale at the Aurora Public BBIIKKIINNIISSIIZZEEDD!! Library. SOYRA members paid for exhibit space and donated 20 per cent of the sales. Donnah Cameron ll, water color artist from Newmarket and SOYRA member, donated her work "Beach bums" to be raffled off. Winner was Ursula Coolen from Bradford. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Buck memo creates council controversy Aurora Council and staff the region to do the same She added that from have received a number of for Wellington Street and St. reviewing e-mail exchanges complaints recently regard- John's Sideroad. between residents who are ing the blowing of train whis- Funds up to $15,000 anxious to have train whis- tles at night. would be allocated for the tles stopped, she under- In August town staff was required safety audits. stood that the residents are asked to investigate the Last week, Buck submit- confident of the support of issue and determine options ted a memo stating she had Councillors Morris, Damir 14799 Yonge St., Aurora • Lose up to 7 lbs/week available. seconded the motion under Vrancic and Nigel Kean. • No prepackaged foods At a subsequent meeting a misunderstanding on her Kean called the memo • One-on-one support council members were part. offensive and asked that it 905-751-1676 advised that the Canadian She said that prior to the be withdrawn. Rail Operating Rules speci- meeting she had been This started a discussion Oct. 12/04 fy that all trains must sound informed by staff that the as to what should be includ- the whistle one quarter of a cost of the safety audits ed on the agenda and point- mile before all public cross- would be taken from the ed out the need for the pro- ings regardless of the type engineering portion of the posed council workshop on of crossing warning system development charges and the procedural bylaw as had in place. with that information, sec- previously been discussed. Ì iÊÀi> The whistle must be onded the motion. Kean's motion to have >˜>`ˆ>˜ sounded while approaching It was then learned that the memo withdrawn was -Õ«iÀÃ̜Ài the crossing and until the the funding wouldn’t come lost on a 4-4 vote with Mayor train has fully passed the from that source and said in Jones and Councillors crossing. Train engineers a memo that she has con- West, Wallace, and Buck in are required to follow a sistently opposed spending opposition. Councillor Bill detailed set of instructions taxpayers' money to fund Hogg left the meeting at 8 approved by Transport legal challenges. p.m. Canada and the whistling She said she considered A motion to receive the ./7()2).' sequence to be used. train whistles in the same Buck memo and take no 0ART TIMESTAFFFOROUREXCITING Councillors were advised category as the Hydro One action was adopted by there were ways to get the transmission line challenge. council. whistling stopped, but it isn’t .%7 free. Following a formal !52/2!,/#!4)/. request from council a safe- "AYVIEW 3T*OHNS ty audit is undertaken by the railway authority and any s!PPAREL s'ROCERY s0HOTOLAB required infrastructure must s"AKERY s(OT$ELI s0ORTRAIT be installed by the munici- s#OSMETICS s(OUSEWARES 3TUDIO pality to the satisfaction of s#OLD$ELI s(EALTH"EAUTY s0RODUCE the railway authority. s$AIRY&ROZEN s,EISURE s4OBACCO A municipal bylaw is EnjoyEnjoy ourour s%LECTRONICS s-EAT s3EAFOOD approved and the railway s&LORAL s.ATURAL6ALUE authority requests elimina- s&RONT%ND s.IGHT#REW tion of the train whistling requirement from Transport 30+30+ DanceDance ClubClub Canada and it’s up to #OMEVISITOUR*OB&AIR Transport Canada to 9-#! %MPLOYMENT#OMMUNITY2ESOURCE#ENTRE approve or deny the request. 9ONGE3TREET5NIT As both CN and GO FridayFriday && Transit operate trains on the .%7-!2+%4 line, both agencies would be SaturdaySaturday &RIDAY /CTOBERTH AMnPM involved. In addition, since the Wellington Street East 7EDNESDAY /CTOBERTH AMnPM and the St. John's Sideroad NightNight crossings are on regional !LLAPPLICANTSATTENDINGTHE*OB&AIRWILLBEINTERVIEWED roads, the region would be 9OURWAITINGTIMEMAYBEEXTENDED DEPENDINGONTHE required to take action. NUMBEROFINTERESTEDAPPLICANTSwhoATTENDOURJOBFAIR In August a motion by HottestHottest HitsHits ofof thethe THE2EAL#ANADIAN3UPERSTOREISANEQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER Councillors Phyllis Morris and Evelyn Buck agreed 70’s70’s 80’s80’s 90’s90’s that staff initiate the proce- dures to eliminate train whistling at Engelhard Drive and Centre Street and ask 7Ê-/", Ê"*   4- AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004

Poor Richard Recalling horror of the hurricane we called Hazel came and went, The memories of the night are clear; We didn't know the dangers then, Or we would have been full of fear. -Poor Richard's Scrapbook

It was Friday, October 15, 1954. There was a Halloween Party at the Officers' Mess at the RCAF Station on in and it was well attended as always. The heavy rains of the past few days and newspaper headlines that Hurricane Hazel was heading towards the Toronto area did not deter the partygoers. After all, whoever heard of a hurricane in Toronto? Over the music and the enjoyment of the party there were rumblings about people having flooded basements due to the heavy rains, but no one thought too much about it, and as the band continued to play and the drinks continued to flow, the rain was forgotten. Around midnight stories started to circulate about severe flooding in several areas, especially in the Valley around Weston. Wing Commander "Mac" Cliff, then Commanding Officer of 411 Squadron, had recently purchased a new boat with a heavy duty motor and wanted an opportuni- ty to try it out. He talked a few squadron members to join him and they left the party to go with him to try out his boat. We didn't find out until later that Mac and his crew were responsible for saving a few lives that night as they pulled people from the normally placid Humber River. It had become a raging torrent. Because of the news reports that were starting to drift in and the continuous heavy rain, the party started to break up early, that is for Air Force parties, and we left around 1 a.m. At that time the Illingworth family lived in Willowdale, It was field day at Aurora High School in 1946 when these three student ath- so we didn't have far to go and in spite of the heavy rain letes took a moment to pose for a picture in the park across the street from and flooded streets we arrived home safely. what today is Wells Street Public School. They are, left to right, Bill Babcock, I didn't get up too early Saturday morning as it was- Gar Doolittle and Pete Crysdale. Doolittle’s untimely death in November of n't my week to fly and at that time I didn't have any com- “Aurora’s munity activities to keep me busy. that year resulted in the birth of a memorial trophy presented each year to Community Newspaper” the school’s top athlete. The presentation is made at the school’s com- I turned on the television and watched pictures of the Published weekly by The dreadful flooding without any knowledge of where it was mencement exercises. More than 60 names are on the 57-year-old trophy Auroran Publications Inc. because of dual winners in a couple of the years. This year, the trophy will At 75 Mary Street, Unit #3 occurring. Aurora, L4G 1G3 A little later in the morning I took my daughter be presented at Dr. G.W.Williams Secondary School by Gar’s younger broth- Owner & Publisher Suzanne, who was about two at the time, in the car to er Claire. The photo was submitted by Jolyne Bernardo of Aurora. Rosemary Schumaker pick up a few things at the store. Editorial We drove east along towards Ron Wallace Leslie Street and I was shocked to see the damage Letter to the Editor Dick Illingworth caused by the flooding of the Don River. Photography By the time we returned home radio and television David Falconer were full of stories about the death toll and the damage Seven reasons why we Display Advertising caused by Hurricane Hazel, including the loss of five Bob Ince volunteer firefighters of the Kingsway/Lambton Fire Diane Buchanan Department who were drowned in the Humber River. should support proposal Production As a youngster living not too far from the Humber Cynthia Proctor River, I found it to be a favourite spot in the summer for To the editor, line will be constructed within shown no lasting financial [email protected] swimming and family picnics. current EMF standards for effect. All Departments 905-727-3300 It was hard to believe that the same Humber River Re: Town approves borderline properties. 5. It is not fair to promote was responsible for the death of those brave men. $25,000 grant (Auroran, 3. The new power line is the abandonment of the pro- Classifieds Sept. 21) to be built on an existing posal if it will result in resi- 905-727-7128 Later, not far from the river, a plaque was placed to [email protected] honour them and for years afterwards flowers were right-of-way and replaces an dents in some other loca- placed at the memorial in their memory. Hats off to Councillors existing smaller one. Any tions being asked to accept Facsimile Machine 905-727-2620 A few days later I was in the Weston area and visit- Evelyn Buck and Ron resident in close proximity to it. The NIMBY approach. ed Raymore Drive where 38 people lost their lives when Wallace. this or any other right-of-way 6. The proposed power E-Mail Advertising Department the Humber River swept them away and caused exten- They have the sense to must be aware that future line will give Aurora the low- [email protected] sive damage to the houses. oppose the town grant of changes are possible. In this est cost means of meeting its $25,000 to fight Hydro One’s regard one only has to future electricity demands. It Editorial Department The whole area was out of bounds and under police [email protected] protection, but a friendly police officer on duty took the proposal to replace an exist- remember back a year or two is also the most reliable sup- Editorial policy time to escort me around as he told some of the dread- ing transmission line with a ago when the Conservative ply due to its shortness com- ful stories of that fateful night. larger one. government under Ernie pared to a much longer alter- Opinions expressed by colum- Granted the amount of Eves was proposing the sale native route. nists, contributors and letter The weekend after Hazel I was flown over the writers are not necessarily Holland Marsh and viewed the massive inland lake cov- money is relatively small but of Hydro One including all 7. The proposed line is those of the Auroran. Letters ering the 7,000 acres of reclaimed rich, black soil. it is money that could have transmission rights-of-way. perhaps the only new supply must include name and phone number, although number will Houses had been ripped from their bases and were left been better spent. The public furor was great to Aurora and Newmarket not be published. Names may stranded as the waters started to recede. There are a number of that private concerns could which can be built in time to be withheld assuming a com- reasons why the hydro pro- take control of such valuable ensure a continued ade- pelling reason to do so. Letters Altogether 83 people were killed by Hurricane Hazel may be edited or refused. All and it was a night never to be forgotten. posal should be accepted property which could be quate and reliable supply to contents protected by copy- and encouraged. They are: used for such future purpos- the essential electrical power right. 1. The findings of major es as roadways, express bus demands of a large, rapidly Advertising policy EMF research reviews of sci- routes and even rail systems. growing and important geo- Publisher is not liable for slight Correction entific studies shows there is 4. With regard to the graphical area. Preventable changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the Last week, a letter that His real name is Tom insufficient evidence to con- impact on housing values blackouts are not wanted in value of an advertisement. appeared in The Auroran Norwell, and we messed it clude that EMF causes a risk close to the right-of-way, 2006 and 2007. Disputes must be brought of cancer. This is the position Hydro One is on record stat- to the attention of the written by Tom Norwood up. publisher prior to the wasn’t. We’re sorry. taken by Health Canada. ing that past experiences J. Harris following edition. 2. The proposed power with similar situations has Aurora AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004 - 5 Machell’s Corners by Scott Johnston Mayor’s Report By Tim Jones

Places to Grow - growth planning guidelines

Members of Council met in General Committee recently and discussed the Province’s Growth Plan pro- posal for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Given the growth curve that Aurora is on at the moment, this plan is particularly interesting for our Town as it deals with how the Province wants to see our area grow over the next 30 years. Aurora has averaged about 350 to 400 units a year for the past number of years. We have done so in a fluctuating manner of which we are at a high at the moment. Although most of us would rather not grow, we are required to develop Official Plans to guide our growth in accordance with Regional and Provincial expectations. As municipalities are responsible to the Province, the best we can do is manage our growth. Growth does have some benefit. It increases our assessment for tax collection and pro- vides housing for people to work here and improve our economy. Aurora has many small businesses, several operating out of private homes. Growth also provides the Town with development charge revenue that helps to pay for new facilities like the Leisure Complex, rinks and pools, as well as a new Seniors’ Centre that council has committed to providing for our residents. Economic growth also provides assessment and job opportunities for our residents. Many of the initiatives in this plan originated from the Provincial Smart Growth reviews that have been ongoing during the past few years. Cathy’s Principles of maximizing expensive infrastructure like water, sewer and hydro, and of higher density along Corner major routes to take best advantage of improving transit to get people out of their cars are considerations in this plan. It is recognized that by moving from lower density What would the world be like? development to more compact and efficient development patterns, over 20 per cent of infrastructure costs could be Most of us celebrate the harvest season with miraculously, enough becomes plenty. saved. turkey, pumpkin pie and a Pepto-Bismol hangover We might even feel like going out and washing This plan identifies Newmarket as an emerging cen- to remind us of how much our cup runneth over. the Honda. tre, and as such it could be interpreted that there would Three days straight! With a mindset of abundance, we can stop allow- be an increased expectation of higher density, additional And quite understandably, it's hard to feel grate- ing our environment to dictate to us what we should affordable housing and improved transportation opportu- ful on day three, listening to Grandpa's war stories want and have, and begin demanding from our envi- nities for Newmarket. (again), graphic descriptions of Grandma's bodily ronment what is really important to us. functions (again), and Junior's whining, complain- Things like family, friends, health and time to Given our proximity to Newmarket, we will need to ing and burping (again and again and again), espe- enjoy them. And isn't time the currency of life? carefully review what we have in our town relative to den- cially if your pants have just become your own per- No point wasting time pursuing things. sity and composition as to best address the Provincial sonal torture device. The more we pursue, the more we want. guidelines and at the same time be compatible with what And taking them off is not an option because you It feels like a rat race, a treadmill because the already exists. opted for a thong instead of those sensible boxers. more we have, the more we have to worry about, Our planning staff members point out in a report to For the occasion, of course. fix, clean, upgrade and maintain - it robs us of our council that "conventional subdivision developments do But what if Thanksgiving is not an occasion? most precious resources: time and energy. not fit with the vision set out in "Places to Grow". It is What if "thanksgiving" is a philosophy of life? When we see the world through the eyes of grat- important that with denser development, urban design What if gratitude is a belief system…with the power itude, we always have time to tuck the kids in, listen controls are strengthened and that careful thought is to change the world? to what's going on in the lives of the people we love given to the public realm to create livable compact com- I have always believed all people share a single and say "I love you" (again and again). munities while respecting historic neighbourhoods and common purpose of existence: to make the world a We have our priorities straight, so we might landscapes." better place. decide that the Honda doesn't need a wash as And, further, in a response to Infrastructure Minister I know it sounds corny, but I took it seriously much as the kids need a hug, or the dog needs a Caplan, on behalf of the Town, it is stated, “Aurora is a enough to pass it on to my children. walk or the spouse needs a kiss. growing municipality that prides itself being well man- When they were little, I taught them to measure My grandmother used to say: "blessed is he who aged, controlling growth, having high quality, environ- actions by simple criteria: what would the world be has nothing." Now I understand! mentally friendly development, preserving built heritage, like if everybody did this..would you want to live in In a world of gratitude, there would be no whin- such a world? ing, no complaining…and oh no, The Auroran would while remaining attractive to new and existing business- What would the world be like if Thanksgiving was run out of letters to the editor! es. It is hoped that the outcome of the Provincial policy not an annual occasion, but a year round way of Perhaps not. proposals currently being considered will contribute to life? We'd burst, right? Maybe The Auroran would be inundated with let- our continued success in these goals." In a manner of speaking, but before that, there ters of praise, gratitude and love for the people, Part of this plan also calls for all day, two-way service would be acceptance and tolerance. places and things that make Aurora a wonderful along GO rail corridors including the line that goes There can be no discrimination, no prejudice in place to live, work and play. through Aurora and the Richmond Hill line which is rec- the heart that believes: "there, but for the grace of I believe that all of us want to live in such a ommended to be extended to Bloomington and the 404. God, go I." world. Growth is never a simple issue, but it is a responsibil- There would be empathy and compassion. And we can, simply by opting for those sensible ity of council to consider what we hear from our residents We'd be bursting with gratitude, and there would boxers…and counting our blessings - every day. while at the same time having to conform with policy dic- be no jealousy, no competition. May your Thanksgiving be blessed, and may you tated to us from the Province. When we're busy appreciating what we have, be blessed with thanksgiving all year long! If you see something in this column that you wish to we're not coveting our neighbour's Ferrari. respond to, I welcome your comments, either through the As we shift our focus away from what's missing Cathy Vrancic welcomes e-mail at: paper, to the Town Hall by mail - Box 1000, Aurora, in our lives, we develop a concept of enough, and [email protected] Ontario, L4G 6J1 or e-mail at [email protected] 6- AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004 Letters to the Editor Tr y alternatives to pesticides, reader advises letter writer To the editor, Mr. Kroon, I firmly agree I, as mentioned in my ter". That is simply laugh- By DICK ILLINGWORTH with Mr. Davey that you previous letter, am a health able. BOUQUETS to Sarah Van Nostrand on the opening of Re: the pesticide issue. "missed the mark" in your care professional who has I don't even care to her Wellington Gallery on Wellington Street first letter and further that had the opportunity to view expand on my qualifica- West at Machell Avenue. It is not a framing or a Well, I don't know about your continued insults in reports from a variety of tions because it would just print gallery but a real art gallery with original the rest of the population in your second letter towards sources pertaining to pesti- seem so boastful to do so, fine art by contemporary artists. Well worth a Aurora, but I, for one, am anyone who doesn't agree cide use. compared to you. visit. really tired of having to tol- with you, again, fall flat. I merely have public Mr. Kroon states that, erate Mr. Kroon's letters to In my opinion, Mr. Kroon interest at heart. "…these products [pesti- BRICKBATS to members of Aurora Council for their the editor! needn't say more. He has Mr. Kroon, do you hon- cides] are deemed safe for petty childish behaviour while dealing His long-winded tirades confirmed that he benefits estly expect anyone to trust use by those agencies with the town's business. It's an embar- are utterly boring, full of financially from spraying your opinion? entrusted with protecting rassment to themselves, the staff and cit- assumptions, and do noth- pesticides. I don't benefit You state that you feel I the public…" izens. If they were children, they would get spanked. ing to further the debate financially from not spray- don't have the "depth of Mr. Kroon, I think history Bouquets to the Mayor for finally taking a tougher stand. pertaining to pesticide use. ing pesticides. comprehension in this mat- has taught us a lesson that sometimes these, and sim- BOUQUETS to the town and Family Connections for ilar agencies, make mis- organizing the Children and Youth Fair in the Taxi driver has record, takes. Town Park, which provided a showcase for par- For example, it was ents and youth about the many services and once common practice to programs available in Aurora. provide Aspirin to children this passenger says with fevers, until the identi- BRICKBATS to architects of modern restaurants in fication of Reye's syn- Aurora for forgetting to consider the To the editor, ed by the Town of Aurora's because he has a criminal drome; DDT was an acoustics of the building when customers bylaw office. record, does not mean that approved substance; and are dining. The noise level is so great in How safe do you feel rid- I have had serious prob- he is not entitled to work in Thalidomide was also an some recently opened restaurants that it is impossible to ing in a taxicab in York lems over the past year with this region". approved medication given carry on a conversation. Region? one driver in particular and I do not believe people to pregnant women until After having some prob- am now involved in court pro- who have a history of being the emergence of specific BOUQUETS to the Aurora Mosquito A Jays on winning lems myself, I approached ceedings to try and have him threatening and/or harmful to birth defects. the Ontario Baseball Association A the Town of Aurora with my charged after being others should be allowed to Just to name a few. Championship at the Labour Day tournament concerns and discovered harassed, threatened and drive the public around in an Awareness of the risks in Sault Ste. Marie. It is believed to be a first for that we really should not feel stalked for several months on enclosed vehicle. associated with pesticide an Aurora team. very safe at all! end. When a person submits use is increasing. Did you know that crimi- This particular person has an application for a taxi Perhaps this is an BRICKBATS to federal MPs for even considering a 10 nals are permitted to drive a criminal record and holds a license they are required to opportunity to "teach an old per cent salary increase providing them taxicabs in this region? taxi license in Aurora. provide the town with a dog new tricks" and sug- with a basic salary of $155,000 up from Apparently, not only are I went to the town office to Drivers Abstract and gest that you try expanding $141,000 with cabinet ministers going to they permitted to drive peo- speak with the person Criminal Record. your business to include $229,400 and the Prime Minister to $310,000 when they ple to and from various loca- responsible for licensing Why do they ask for these organic alternatives. won't approve a small increase for federal civil servants tions in and around the these drivers and was told in important documents if they Since safe organic alter- who are in a strike position. region, they are also protect- these exact words "just just disregard the information natives are already in exis- on them? tence and since pesticide BOUQUETS to the Aurora Optimist Club for donating If there is one person driv- use still seems to be $10,000 to the children's services department ing around like this, how required by farmers, Join this club many others are there and of the Aurora Public Library, as part of the shouldn't we try to 'cut cor- club's $50,000 commitment. how offensive are they? ners' where we can? These people are not To use pesticides on BRICKBATS to those in Canada's penal service for lack or risk pension pumping our gas at a local grass just seems abusive. station, they are transporting of supervision of Canada's first privately- To the editor, agreed to go to bat for Further, Mr. Kroon, I our children to and from run jail in Penetanguishene. They British pensioners. wouldn't credit yourself school, they bring the elderly allowed an inmate to die due to a cut fin- This is a letter to all This firm has 800 with having caused a "stir" to their doctors’ appoint- ger because of inadequate medical attention. Looks like British pensioners living in lawyers and they are doing as your initial letter was ments and they bring us to cutting costs to make a profit! the area. it for free. written in response to my and from various locations As you know, British Also, the British govern- letter, wasn't it? when other transportation is BOUQUETS to Aurora Cable Internet for its donation of pensions are frozen at the ment has started sending Lastly, remember "brevi- not available. $2,700 to the Canadian Cancer Society. The rate you first receive them. out pamphlets to British ty is the soul of wit". money was raised as the result of a golf tour- Not so in the United pensioners and if you don’t Lori LaFay nament, which attracted 108 golfers. States and Europe. reply within two months Anne Allan Aurora They receive a raise they will just assume you Aurora BRICKBATS to those in Ottawa who awarded Alfonso every time the pensioners are deceased and your Gagliano a federal performance bonus in England do. pension will be stopped. for his good work as Ambassador to Together we can help This information and DAMIR VRANCIC Denmark. This is the same guy who is at rectify this injustice by much more is to be found the centre of the $250 million sponsorship scandal. A becoming a member of in their 3rd quarterly, LAW OFFICE bonus for incompetence! CAPB, short form for 2004. Canadian Alliance of If you’re interested in BUSINESS LAW, BOUQUETS to the six Aurora and area women who par- British Pensioners. getting your pensions REAL ESTATE, ticipated in the Walk to End Breast Cancer and The cost is just $20 a unfrozen or need to apply raised $14,000 for the Princess Margaret year. for a retirement pension, WILLS & ESTATES Hospital. 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To the editor, development charges who back onto the hydro net. determine strategies to happening and why. There reserves. corridor who have serious But I know how to write deal with the problem. were no complaints. I had an early call from I then learned the funds concerns about hydro's on it...ergo my letters to the Everyone is on the same Mission accomplished a resident on Wednesday were coming from property plans to intensify the use of editor. page...there are records to everyone's satisfaction. morning. tax revenues. that corridor. E-mailers should know and accountability. I see the town as a sin- He had had an earlier I not only voted for the Candian National that when you correspond Things like plastering gle unit...businesses and call and received some audit. I seconded the Railway is doing the same with the town's administra- your own neighbourhood families together. misinformation and he motion. thing with the rail line. The tion, your dialogueis not with obnoxious signs that We need each other. wanted some clarity. Further to that, on two problems are in the private, nor should it be. hurt no one but yourselves I don't see the town's I offered an explanation, reviewing the e-mail dis- same category. If you need council's could never happen. political affairs as a game which he did not accept, course it became obvious I filed a memo with attention to a particular One more thing... of dungeons and dragons. and he told me he had no the matter had arrived at council last Tuesday problem the protocol is to Canadian Tire's floor pour There is nothing we time for "that political crap". the point of funding without evening clarifying my posi- appear as a delegate or started at seven in the have to deal with that won't He said only "the old ever receiving a formal tion. write a letter to the mayor morning and ended at stand the light of day. ones" had not responded request from the citizens I noted the residents and council. three the next morning. to his e-mails "probably affected. were already confident of There is no place for The neighbours were Evelyn Buck because we didn't know It was also clear the the support of three mem- behind the scenes manipu- informed of when it was Aurora how to use the internet" objective was for the town bers of council and I lation. and then he hung up on to do whatever is needed named them: Morris, Kean I regularly advise resi- me. to make the noise stop and Vrancic. dents with a problem to The problem is the train now. I stated my objection to form an association. Adopt Do you have an whistle in the middle of the The expenditure neces- the public's business being a constitution. Register the investment portfolio night. sary for that to happen is conducted via e-mail. association, hold an elec- My difficulty was that I closer to $300,000. My early morning caller tion of officers and that way or a collection agreed to $15,000 for a It is no secret I have was right. one person has the author- of what used to be safety audit assuming the refused to provide financial I don't know everything I ity to speak for the group. good ideas? money was to come from support to homeowners could know about the inter- There are meetings to

Stephen Forsey CIM, FCSI, Investment Representative JONES, GABLE & COMPANY LIMITED (Member CIPF) Neighbours “aghast” at new site 905-726-9343 To the editor, had heard rumours of the golfers accessing the park- approval of a drive through change but dismissed them ing lot directly across the eatery at the entrance to a The Auroran has con- as illogical, are aghast. street. busy residential street off firmed that ClubLink has The previous location It is extremely unlikely Yonge Street. been quietly negotiating a was fine by us and wel- they will use the forbidding MODEL BUILDERS The seven-story, 184- (AURORA) LIMITED change in the previously comed by golfers. pedestrian tunnel under the unit monstrosity, which was annouced location of its The new location is street. to cover nearly every 59 INDUSTRIAL PKWY. S. AURORA clubhouse on Golf Links impossible to understand. New traffic safety prob- square inch of the site Drive. The structure on this lems for pedestrians will referred to in your story, 905-727-5661 Neighbours in the spot will cause new prob- arise. was a condo, not a retire- RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL Highland Green condomini- lems for traffic along Golf It is an example of bad ment home. BUILDERS AND RENOVATORS um across the street, who Links Drive and for the planning akin to the SINCE 1956 Joe Clark October Autism Awareness Month Aurora To the editor, teers and community sup- Chapter offers support porters who give so gener- meetings and information October is National ously in order to assist fam- workshops several times a Autism Awareness Month ilies in York Region living month as well as providing and, on behalf of Autism with Autism Spectrum telephone/e-mail support, Society Ontario, York Disorders. access to our extensive Region Chapter, I would like Located in Richmond database of community to thank the many volun- Hill, ASO York Region services and a resource lending library. For more information, Merlin Hollow please visit our website www.autismsociety.on.ca, e-mail us at aso- urban wasteland? [email protected] or call us at 905-780-1590. To the editor, wasteland? Cenza Newton In reference to David Tomlinson President Hugo Kroon’s letter Aurora Aurora (“Pesticide debate continues” Auroran, Sept. 21) as the owner Thomas B. McPherson of a lawn that has not been treated with her- John T. Kalm bicides or pesticides for a season or two - ¥ Real Estate ¥ Wills & Estates in fact for more than ¥ Business Law 25 years - I wonder if the majority of the Thomas McPherson & Associates Law Firm thousands who have T: 905-727-3151 • F: 905-841-4395 visited our garden, Merlin’s Hollow, would We are firmly devoted to traditional consider it an urban values in the practice of law. Pick Your Own Apples

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Bicentennial program launches OUTDOOR/FALL in Aurora but on the wrong date PORTRAITS It's not every municipali- In addition to the enter- Sixties, The Classic Arts, went without any official By Richard Allan ty in Ontario that is selected tainers, the $1 million pro- The Fifties, the Big Bands recognition. to launch a government duction included more than Entertain and The Forties. The year 1784 was 15032 Yonge St. Aurora program but that happened 1,700 colour slides project- The second half of the selected as the in Aurora in July, 1984. ed on huge background show took the capacity Bicentennial Year to mark 905-841-6853 In spite of criticism that screens and coordinated audience back to Ontario's the settlement of the United Ontario had declared 1984 with video scenes and live Beginnings and offered a Empire Loyalists in Ontario, to be Ontario's Bicentennial video playback of the per- challenge for the future in the first large-scale wave of Year for political purposes, formers and audience. "Watch Us Grow”. immigration to come to the The finale was a tribute province. on Yonge the Bicentennial Showcase Walter Pitman, executive Italian Restaurant opened in Aurora to kick off director of the Ontario Arts to the late classic pianist It also so happened the a province-wide tour on Council and Arthur Gelbur, Glenn Gould. 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Sunrise of Aurora, a 76-unit, four-storey retirement home, officially opened Thursday afternoon with a OPEN HOUSE party attended by scores of people. During the course of the event, the usual ribbon cutting was held, OCTOBER 14, attended by officials of the corporation, Aurora Mayor Tim Jones, right, and Oak Ridges MPP, Frank 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Klees, left. Klees told the residents he was available in the event they had any concerns, since he lives All welcome on the same street. The building is located on Golf Links Drive, just west of Yonge Street, and some suites overlook a golf course. Sunrise has residences throughout Canada and the United States. The Pre-School for 15 mos - 6 yrs. closest one to Aurora is located in Richmond Hill. Before and after school for Auroran photo by Ron Wallace 5.5 - 10 years & Summer Camp 905-727-0411 The tunnel that never was... 55 Wellington St. W., Aurora Other than some of willing to spend thou- the older residents of sands of dollars to pro- CELEBRATION OF BUSINESS the Valhalla Heights vide recreational facili- subdivision, especially 1984 ties to help keep citizens 2004 BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS residents of Batson in good shape, then Drive, most Aurorans cern about the increase spend thousands more to THE AURORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE may not be aware of the in non-resident street create shortcuts so they and proposed tunnel under parking, increased traffic wouldn’t have to exert THE TOWN OF AURORA the railway tracks that on Batson, noise, litter, themselves to get there. was never dug. and a potential hangout Finally in April, 1991, Cordially invite you to join us Back in 1984, Aurora and loitering area. council abandoned plans Council made an agree- Council sought cost for the underpass due to Thursday, October 21st at The Kingbridge Centre ment with the subdivi- estimates of the pro- the cost, then estimated sion developer not to posed tunnel and were at $500,000, continued 12750 Jane Street, King City build on two lots as con- advised it would be in neighbourhood opposi- sideration was being the $222,000 range. tion and potential van- Cocktails: 6 pm Dress: Black Tie Optional Dinner: 7.15 pm. given to provide access While there was gen- dalism problems. to an underground tun- Two houses were later eral approval that actual KEYNOTE SPEAKER: WARREN JESTIN nel under the tracks. designs for the proposed constructed on the fully , Senior Vice-President and Chief Purpose of the tunnel underpass were needed serviced lots. Economist, Scotiabank was to provide walking before any final go- As an alternative, it accessibility from the was suggested an over- ahead was granted, Our thanks and appreciation to the following corporate sponsors: east side of Batson council agreed that the pass be built farther Drive to the west side of Canadian Transport north in a park along Industrial Parkway North Commission (CTC) be Moorcrest Drive. PLATINUM: KPMG LLP to allow residents safe asked to grant approval However, a large Magna International Inc. access to the planned in principle to build the industrial building east of Family Leisure Complex. the railway tracks on underpass. GOLD In addition, the tunnel Councillor Evelyn the Industrial Parkway : Van-Rob Stampings Inc. would provide access to Buck suggested the final blocked this route. residents working in the action be deferred until Batson and Moorcrest SILVER: Bell Canada industrial park and save homeowners can breathe residents had an oppor- The Town of Aurora them from driving east tunity for input. easy as the tunnel was on Wellington Street and There was concern on never dug and citizens Whitehots Inc. north on the Industrial the part of some council- are still able to get to the Parkway to get to their lors that if the CTC Leisure Complex and to BRONZE: Almac Conveyor Co. Ltd. place of employment. their jobs in the industri- granted approval in prin- Alutron Modules Inc. Councillors John ciple, council would want al park without disturbing West and the late Earl to proceed. the peace and quiet of a Ardill, solving the lifecycle puzzle TM Stewart were strong It was also considered residential neighbour- Axel Kraft International Limited advocates for the pedes- strange that council was hood. BMO Financial Group trian walkway. Residents of Batson Business Development Bank of Canada Drive were quick to Commerce Advertising and Marketing Inc. react. Wedding Cakes L.H. Lind Realty Inc. – Lenard Lind They said the two lots Royal Woodworking Co. Ltd. had been shown on the Special Event plan of subdivision as Cakes Scotiabank "sold," there was no Rosanna Sinopoli and Catering TEC Canada indication the lots would Director Torcan Chemical Ltd. be used for anything but 41-4 Industrial Pkwy South Pastries houses and the lots Aurora Gluten & Sugar Free were fully serviced. 905-727-5198 To purchase tickets, please call the Aurora Chamber at 905-727-7262 They expressed con- AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004 - 11 RRoottaarryy CClluubb ooff AAuurroorraa pprreesseennttss

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AURORA HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE 289 Wellington St. E. Aurora ¥ 905-727-4751 905-727-9444 SPORTS Page 12 Week of October 5, 2004 PWHL launches in Aurora and 15 other locations Okay, so there’s no Sixteen teams of players Toronto Maple Leafs to who are 21 years or younger watch this year, or any other as of December 31st this National Hockey League year hope to capture the first team. PWHL title. What to do? What to do? Included in the league Tr y the Ontario Women’s are Aurora Panthers, Hockey Association which Bluewater Junior Hawks, has just launched the Brampton Junior Thunder, Provincial Women’s Hockey Burlington Junior League, and they chose Barracudas, Cambridge Aurora for the inaugural Four River Fury, Chatham game. JR. Outlaws, Durham West That happened Thursday Lightning, Etobicoke night at the Aurora Dolphins, Hamilton Jr. Community Centre and Hawks Team Flite, London although the local Aurora Junior Devilettes, Markham Panthers went down to a 5-2 Stouffville Stars, loss at the hands (flippers?) Mississauga Chiefs, Oakville of the Etobicoke Dolphins, Jr. Ice, Stoney Creek Junior more than 150 fans were Sabres, Toronto Junior entertained by some great Aeros and Windsor Wildcats. hockey. According to League That game was the first of President Bob Bell, “The 240 regular season games interest in the PWHL has to be played in this newly been incredible and compet- formed high performance itive exhibition play confirms league. an exciting season is ahead The PWHL operates of us. “ under the jurisdiction of the This league will also Aurora Mayor Tim Jones had the enviable task of officially launching Junior A women’s hockey in Aurora Thursday Ontario Women's Hockey showcase the Ontario night. Taking the faceoff are Brittany Selina, captain of the Etobicoke Dolphins, right, and Diana Cholakov, captain Association which is cele- Women's Hockey of the Aurora Panthers. There are 16 teams in the new league, consisting of women, 21 and younger, and they’ll brating its 30th Anniversary Association officials who battle this year for the Provincial Women’s Hockey League title. Etobicoke won the game 5-2 played before a crowd this year. have been selected to work of about 150 spectators at the Aurora Community Centre. Auroran photo by Ron Wallace “This league features the PWHL games. top level of competition at Many of these officials this age level anywhere in have Provincial, National Blaze at Aurora’s arena the world,” said Fran Rider, and International experi- Executive Director of the ence. Ontario Women's Hockey The officiating program is Association. “Many players under the direction of spawns community centre have played for Provincial OWHA, Referee-in-Chief, Championship as well as for Laurie Taylor-Bolton who Provincial and National has has an extensive back- The debate is over and Council explored possi- and it was expected that Representative Teams. ground as an Instructor, construction underway on ble ways to restore the residents of King and Many more are vying for supervisor and on-ice offi- the new recreation complex 1965 arena for completion of the Whitchurch Townships future positions for various cial. on Wellington Street East. winter season, but to no would also use the facility. universities, Team Ontario She refereed at the 1998 When the arena part is avail. The community centre and Team Canada.” Olympics in Nagano. complete next September, it tam team won the provincial Teams borrowed equip- opened in February, 1967, will add two ice pads bring- crown and the Aurora ment and finished the sea- just over two years from the ing Aurora’s total to five. Belaires won the intermedi- son the best they could. date of the fire at a cost of Let’s go back to January ate "C" title in 1957. By November, 1965, the about $750,000, which was 25, 1965, when the debate The fire was spotted by a search was on for a site for debentured over a 20-year Jaguar Gymnastics over new ice rinks and com- police officer at about 1 a.m. a new arena. period. munity centres really start- and by 3 a.m. on a bitterly An architect was While Aurora needed a ed. cold night half of Aurora engaged to design a com- community centre, it is won- That was the night the watched as the firefighters munity centre to be built on dered if council of the day COMBO CLASSES old Aurora Memorial Arena tried to save the building. town-owned land on Aurora would have committed the Parent & Tot (12mos. - 3yrs) Kangaroo (3-5yrs) on Yonge Street caught fire Newmarket and King Heights Drive. taxpayers to such a large and the front part of the firefighters assisted. Shortly after the fire expenditure, if the old arena CLASS SPACE AVAILABLE: structure was gutted. Of unknown origin, the council established the hadn't been destroyed by Mon-10am Tues-10am Wed-130pm While the site itself is still fire burned through the front Aurora Recreational and fire. 30 pretty much vacant, the section of the arena con- Agricultural Community Some taxpayers object- Thurs-10am Fri-9 am Sat-9am arena was located next to taining the snack bar, dress- Centre Committee, headed ed to the expenditure and present-day Park Place ing rooms and meeting by Alf Bolsby, to plan a called the proposed facility Manor. room. multi-use arena and com- an "ice palace". STILL TAKING REGISTRATIONS It had been the home of The rear section contain- munity centre including This brought a response FOR SESSION 1 ing the ice surface was also champion and near champi- auditorium, meeting and from community centre SESSION BEGINS NOV on teams. partially damaged with the craft rooms. manager Ernie Batson in his 2 . 20 In 1943 the Aurora Army steel girders bent by the It was proposed the weekly column in the local team captured the Ontario heat. Several teams lost all Agricultural Society could press, which outlined the Parent and tot classes, recreational, special needs program, Hockey Association inter- their equipment. set up its show rings for the many activities taking place pre-competitive, competitive, adult programs, mediate "A" crown. The rear part of the Annual Horse Show in the at the centre. In 1946 the Aurora arena was opened in the adjacent parkland, with the “Ice palaces” in Aurora and birthday parties. midgets brought home the 1930s. The front section or community centre used for have always been contro- first Ontario Minor Hockey "warm room" and artificial displays. versial and the town’s fourth Association title. ice equipment were Aurora, at that time had a and fifth pads will be no 905 841 7598 6 Vata Court, Unit 6 & 7 (off Edward) 2 blocks east of Yonge, AURORA The Aurora Lions ban- installed in 1951. population of about 10,000 exception. AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004 - 13 Tigers clinging to division lead despite 2-1 loss In spite of losing a ing a 4-4 tie with less heartbreaking 2-1 deci- than two minutes sion to North York remaining in regulation Sunday afternoon, the time. Aurora Tigers maintain a Left winger Brian slim lead in their McGarry was the hero Provincial Junior A potting the winning goal Hockey division stand- after finishing off passes ings today. from Doug Henderson Tigers, who won the and Daniel Michalsky. National Royal Bank It was no contest Cup last year, lost 17 Friday night as the home players to age and were town Tigers clobbered not expected to perform the as well this season. 8-1, in a game that saw However, new coach Jeremie Jerome Dupont has Dupont come within two other ideas and after 12 minutes of recording a games, has his team at shutout. six wins, five losses and Aurora was breezing an overtime loss to hold along with an 8-0 lead a slim one-point lead when Couchiching broke over Newmarket and the goose egg with a Huntsville. goal at 18.10 of the third Both those teams, period. however, have four Terriers, even though games in hand. the score might suggest Since Sept. 26th, otherwise, were not Tigers had a three-game blown out of the Aurora winning streak going Community Centre. before meeting North In the first period, Yo rk on their turf although trailing 2-0, Sundayafternoon. Couchiching outshot Champs Aurora opened the Aurora 18-6. streak with a 6-3 win Josh Diamond led the Sixteen teams were involved in the prestigious over second-place Aurora scoring parade Huntsville Otters in a with a pair of goals, Peewee hockey tournament held in Newmarket game played in that while singles came from last week and the Aurora Tigers Peewee AE squad northern community. McGarry, Michalsky, emerged victorious with a 3-2 win after a hard Sean Thompson, who Henderson, Thompson, toils at left wing and Adam Kudynski and fought battle with the Flamborough Sabres in the centre, scored a pair of Brandon Vanderloo. final. Michael McGorlick was the game’s most valu- goals and added three Tigers do not return assists for a five-point to the Aurora Community able player and scored the winning goal. Also on night. Centre until Friday, Oct. the team are Myles Fisher, Corey Jefferey, Matthew Huntsville opened the 15 when they tangle with scoring before Aurora the . Pellegrini, Evan Jones, Matthew Semeredy, Jakub took over in the third A home game sched- Sykora, Andrew McKay, Geoff Gianopoulos, Aaron period outscoring the uled for this Friday, Oct. opposition 3-1. 8, has been rescheduled Beally, Darcy Eveleigh, Patrick Lee, Shawn Two days later, Aurora to Oct. 27 at the Elgin MacEachern, Tyler Tisdale, Sean Agostino, John- headed to Collingwood Barrow Arena in where they edged the Richmond Hill. Caleb Ross and Ryan Ceresino. Coach is Bob Blues 5-4. Opponents are the Tisdale, and he’s assisted by John Howard and Again the Tigers gave Thornhill Thunderbirds up the first goal before and game time is Ken MacKay.The trainer is Brian MacEachern and fighting back and break- 7.30 p.m. Wendy Agostino is manager. Aurora Youth Soccer Club Scores and Standings

COMPETITIVE GIRLS goals by L. Nunn and N. Luck. thanks to the goalkeeper, C. Kanen and Iroquois. Aurora won 3-2. With a LEAGUE RESULTS a great defense line up! strong team effort behind them, G. U14 GIRLS ADVANCE Landry, M. Vucko and L. D'Aguanno put U14 GIRLS YRSL TEAM- TO CUP SEMI-FINALS U16 CGSL PREMIERE - 3 goals in during the first half to take a JULY 27- Another tremendous victory AUGUST 26- Preliminary YRSL Cup SEPTEMBER 7- strong lead in the Cup Final. Fighting for Aurora against Lake Simcoe 4-0. game - Aurora against Lake Simcoe Aurora Stingers vs Woodbridge hard to stay on top during the second Goals scored by K. Levac, J. Neale, L. resulting in a 4-0 win for Aurora. Aurora Strikers. Aurora won 3-0. A huge team half, the Stingers held their own and Nunn and L. Smith. U14 Girls Team advance to the semi effort earned the win to advance the came up with the deserving win to finals September 11th. Game goals Stingers to the Cup semi finals. Stinger secure the Cup Championship. CON- AUGUST 5- A winning game for Aurora scored by M. Bertenshaw and L. Nunn goals scored by M. Wiley 2, and G. GRATULATIONS girls on winning both against Lake Simcoe 7-0. Amazing hat with two goals scored by A. Ghegin Landry. Shutout earned by A. Belanger. the CGSL Premiere League and Cup. trick by N. Luck (3 goals scored!), sin- (those boots are still working!). May your "heart and hard work" contin- You have proven once again the "hard gle goals for both H. Boonstra and K. Incredible goaltending by C. Kanen. ue to pay off girls. Good luck!!! work" and "heart" bring home rewards. Levac and two goals by A. Ghegin with Good Luck next year in the U17 divi- her brand new soccer boots! AUGUST 24- An exciting game played SEPTEMBER 18- CUP SEMI FINALS- sion of the Ontario Youth Soccer by Aurora against Newmarket, result- Aurora Stingers vs Barrie Spirit. League. With sincere thanks to Ermes AUGUST 10- Seventh win for Aurora 2- ing in a tie game 2-2. Goals scored by Aurora won 2-0. From start to the end Lena (Coach), Peter Landry (Assistant 1 against Alliston.Aurora goals scored M. Bertenshaw and K. Sukhraj with a of the game, the Stingers dominated Coach), Janice Goodrow (Trainer), and by A. Ghegin and K. Levac. beautiful corner kick by A. Ghegin. the play. G. Landry finished the job with Carol Smith (Manager). Also thanks to two goals for the Stingers. Shutout Andy Vucko for your help with fitness AUGUST 17- Awesome game played by AUGUST 31- Last game of the season earned by keeper A. Belanger. training. And finally, thanks to our Aurora against Bradford resulting in ended in a win for Aurora against Lake sponsors COSMO International, another win for Aurora 4-1. H. Boonstra Simcoe 2-0. Goals scored by K. Levac SEPTEMBER 19- CUP CHAMPI- deWinter Masonry Ltd., and Kris King popped two goals in, followed by single and J. Neale with a complete shutout ONSHIP- Aurora Stingers vs Whitby Sports Consulting. 14 - AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004 Chiropractic group seeks new location Brian Moore, operator of policies which permit limited the Moore Chiropractic commercial uses such as Group currently located in small scale professional or the Edward Street Plaza, business offices and studios appeared before a recent that are compatible with resi- meeting of the Aurora dential uses. Heritage Committee to pres- Following the move to ent his proposal for an addi- their new location the owners tion to the front of 14996 submitted an application for Yonge Street. rezoning to permit the prop- He told committee mem- erty to be used for a greater bers he planned to relocate variety of professional or his practice there and need- commercial uses. ed the addition to accommo- Staff indicated that with- date a new client reception out some idea as to the prop- area. erty's proposed uses, it was The committee asked that impossible to determine the he consult with his architect number of parking spaces to redesign plans to relocate required. There was also the addition to the side and concern about buffer strips rear of the building. and access points. The former residence Co-owner of the located on the southwest cor- Abbotsford Animal Hospital ner of Yonge and Kennedy Dr. Jory Bocknek said it was Streets was once home to difficult to determine what the the York Fine Art Gallery and use would be until the prop- more recently, Abbotsford erty was sold. Animal Hospital. After further discussion at Get used to this picture...you’re going to see it alot. This photo, of Rev. Philip Poole of Aurora’s Trinity Currently the property is that time as to how to Anglican Church, Steve Falk and Aurora Mayor Tim Jones will appear on about 50 coin collection designated as urban residen- proceed, staff was directed to boxes to be circulated around Aurora to raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the fight tial in the official plan, which clarify the outstanding issues against AIDS in Africa. The trio, led by Falk, is asking each resident of Aurora to consider donating a permits a full range of hous- pertaining to the use of “twoonie” to go towards a goal in York Region of raising $1 million to give to the Foundation at an ing forms and densities. the property and parking event in early November. The plan also includes requirements.

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Rep Results Josh Bell 1G, Ben Ashton 1A. Rory MacNeil 1A. Minor Bantam Atom Richmond Hill 3 Novice AE 1 Minor Peewee Bradford 5 Minor Bantam A 4 Eric Middleton 1G, Shannon Murray 1A. Atom AE 10 East Gwillimbury 1 Minor Peewee AA 2 Ajax 0 4 Minor Bantam A 0 Peewee Chanelle Hassard 1G, Justin Nice 1G, Dylan Hussey 2G, Kevin Lukezic 2G 1A, Bantam Matthew Mears 1A, Blair Cuthbert 1A, Lukas Leslie 1G 2A, Brett Wilson 1G 3A, Peewee AA 6 Uxbridge 2 Chris Piron 1A. Jason Lockhart 1G, Jake Langford 1G Bantam AA 8 Barrie Colts 2 1A, Mackenzie Wooder 1G, Dylan Tyler Sikura 1G, Dillon Cappell 3G 1A, Minor Peewee AA 3 Markham 3 Woyslaw 1G. Bantam A 5 NobleKing 1 Matthew Tuck 2G 1A, Jesse Cappell 1A, Andrew Whitley 2A, Louis Lamanna 1A, Eleeza Cox 1G, Matthew Miller 1G, Atom AE 2 Innisfil 2 Spencer McCartney 1G, Nick Crain 1G Jordan Tripp 2A. Chanelle Hassard 1G, Matthew Mears 1A, Fraser Kegel 1G 3A, Josh Meron 1G 1A. Dylan Hussey 1G, Kevin Lukezic 1G 1A, 1A, Eric King 1G 1A, Colton Horner 1A, Peewee AA 6 Pickering 0 Dylan Woyslaw 2A, Thomas Hagias 1A. Greg Gianopoulos 1A, Chris Finlay 1A. Minor Peewee A 4 Barrie Colts 3 Matthew Tuck 1G, Luke MacLeod 1G 2A, Newmarket 4 Bantam A 2 Novice Spencer Arkell 2A, Jordan Tripp 1G, Michael Bar 1A, Tristan Miller 2A, Louis Lamanna 1A, Dillon Cappell 3G Spencer George 1G, Kyle McCreedy 3G. Colton Horner 1G, Eric King 1G 1A, 1A, Tyler Smilsky 1A, Tyler Sikura 2A, Greg Gianopoulos 1A, Jamie Tuck 1A, Novice AA 9 Ajax 1 Andrew Whitley 1A. Minor Peewee AE 7 Whitby 4 Josh Meron 1A. Liam Coll 1G 2A, Ian Dunlop 1G 1A, Minor Atom Mitchell Sziraky 1G 1A, Brendan Minor Midget Quentin Campbell 1G 1A, Konner Strachan 1G 1A, Dylan Skelton 2G, McMillan 1G, Jack Caldwell 1G 1A, Richmond Hill 3 Minor Atom AA 2 Brandon Thompson 1G 2A, Michael Connor Graham 1G 1A, Sean Foxwell DiVincenzo 2G, Patrick Jones 2A, Daniel Minor Midget AA 5 Georgina 0 1A, Spencer Green 1G, Austin Lane 1G, Stefan Lazzer 2G, Burke White 1A. Howie 2A, Luca Battiston 1A, Josh Branden Fennell 1G, Kyle Locke 1A. Beaton 1A, Chris Venditelli 1A. Jonathan Adams 1G, Michael Pantalone 2G 2A, Anthony Simone 1A, Harrison Minor Atom AE 5 Stouffville 1 Novice AA 10 Barrie Colts 1 Minor Peewee AE 9 Bradford 2 Jones 1A, Tyler Virgoe 1G, Jordan Blaser 1A, Alex Fodey 1G, Michael Liam Devlin 1G, Zach Ferry 1G, Ben Branden Fennell 2A, Sean Foxwell 3G Osuszek 1A. Hankins 2G, Erik Kimmerer 1A, Jake Daniel Howie 2G, Mitchell Sziraky 3G 1A, 1A, Matthew Iwai 2A, Quentin Campbell Martin 1A, Bailey Miller 1A, Matthew Jamie Hawkins 2G 1A, Josh Beaton 2G 1G, Spencer Green 1A, Jack Caldwell 1G Windsor 4 Minor Midget A 0 Pryse 2A, Vincent Ruscica 1A, Sam 2A, Michael DiVincenzo 1A, Alex 1A, Konner McMillan 1G, Liam Coll 2A, Steenhorst 1G. Thompson 2A, Adam Reid 1A, Dylan Jordan Nanos 2G, Connor Graham 2A, Skelton 1A, Nicholas Silverio 1A. Midget Kyle Locke 1G, Austin Lane 1A, Ian Minor Atom AE 3 Newmarket 3 Dunlop 1G. Peewee Midget AA 3 Georgina 2 Conner Moody 1G, Bailey Miller 1G 1A, Novice A 3 Markham 0 Zach Ferry 1G 1A, Erik Kimmerer 1A. Bradford 4 Peewee A 2 Taylor Campbell 1G, Nathan Rivard 1G, Michael Osbourne 1G, Tom Keane 2A, Austin Persaud 2G, Evan Jackson 2A, Kyle McCreedy 1G, Jordan Figueiredo Micael Jack 1A, Vinnie Davenport 1A. Brett Thiessen 1A, Scott Kostin 1G, Atom 1G, Stephen DeMarco 1A. Lucas Pozzebon 1A, Paul Neophytou 1A. Atom A 5 Markham 0 Midget AA 2 Oshawa 1 Peewee A 3 Barrie Colts 1 Stouffville 6 Novice A 4 Matt Noseworthy 2G 1A, Taylor Butler 1G Micael Jack 1G, Daryl Osbourne 1G, 1A, Kyle Spicer 1G, Ryan St. Germain Shawn Clark 1G, Derrick Hamner 2G, Michael Osbourne 1A, Nathan Rivard Lucas Pozzebon 2G, Alec Ground 1A, 1G, Alex Woodward 1A, Rory MacNeil Jeffrey Sanderson 1A, Oliver Boettcher 1A, Michael White 1A, Brandon Steffan Harrison Smith 1A, Scott Kostin 1G 1A, 1A, Cooper Riswick 1A. 1A, Taylor Nuttall 2A, Paul Keilty 1A. 1A. Paul Neophytou 2A, Erik Balkovec 1A, Evan Jackson 1G, Brett Thiessen 1A. Atom A 3 Bradford 3 Peewee A 3 Bradford 3 Orillia 5 Midget A 2

Novice AE 2 Ajax 1 Ryan St. Germain 1G, Matt Noseworthy Ryan Kines 1G, Marc Quagliarini 1G, 1G, Taylor Butler 1G 1A, Mark Robertson Dylan Cross 2G, Ryan Jones 1G, Justin Brown 1A, Sean Ellison 1A. Calen Simmonds 1A, Dylan MacKinnon Graham Robinson 1G, Eric Middleton 1A, 1A, Kyle Spicer 1A, Cooper Riswick 2A, 1A, Craig Waites 1A, Matt Cleverdon 1A. AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004 - 15 Councillor’s “sham” remark nearly gets Buck evicted When the report of the Economic Development Economic Development Officer were working hard Advisory Committee was to promote Aurora. presented to Aurora He said the comments Council last week, were unfair. Councillor Evelyn Buck Mayor Tim Jones created a heated discus- asked that Buck retract sion when she referred to her words which at first the committee as a she refused to do. "sham". However, when threat- Councillor Damir ened with expulsion from Vrancic, committee chair- the council chambers in man, took exception to accordance with the pro- the remark noting that cedural bylaw, she citizen members and the retracted her comments.

% 21for ON MOTHER/DAUGHTER REGISTRATION 50 off % 50 or betterOFF ALL REGISTRATION The Oak Ridges Trail has officially been extended through one of the prettiest sections of Aurora...the Case Woodlot off Henderson Drive. Officials held a celebration last week. Marking the occasion are, left to right, Colleen Breen, Stan Butcher, Kim Gavine, Rob Johnston, Mayor Tim Jones, Bill Smith, Ray Matsella and Harold Sellers. Photo by Courtney Kidd Minor lacrosse bloomed for a while

Lacrosse was the big the zone "B division. Aurora Open Tournament in game around here in 1884. In June, 1981, the AMLA 1983, the Guelph peewee At that time -120 years ran its first open tournament team was too powerful for ago - Aurora was selected with eight peewee teams the Aurora Mac Fleming as the site of the champi- participating. peewees in the champi- onship games of the west- In April and May, 1982, onship final. ern division of the league lacrosse clinics continued The locals lost 11-3 after with teams from Richmond for boys and girls between defeating Toronto Beaches Hill, Brampton, Orangeville, the ages of 10 and16 years in the semi-final and Fergus and Orillia. interested in learning about Brampton in the opening More than 600 lacrosse "Canada's Fastest Game on game. fans watched the final Two Feet". The Aurora Selects, games on October 12, With a grant of $250 made up of house league 1884, when the Richmond from the Town of Aurora, the players who had never Hill Young Canadians second annual open tourna- played as a team, were defeated the other teams to ment in June, 1982, fea- defeated 14-2 by Barrie in take the title and the trophy, tured seven teams including the opening game. donated by Aurora, back to Pelham and Huntsville. In August, 1983, the Richmond Hill. The Aurora Mac Fleming Aurora Hewlett's Sports Fast forward to June, peewee rep team made it to bantam reps reached the 1967, when Bob Hookings, the finals against Erindale second round of the provin- Larry Keffer, Jim Ivey and losing 8-4. The Aurora cial championships before others enthusiasts encour- Peewee Selects, an all-star losing to Gloucester 10-2. aged 40 to 50 boys to team from the house By February, 1984, the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. attend practice sessions. league, lost to Orillia in the Aurora Minor Lacrosse They hoped to form a four- consolation final. Association was gearing up Changing your body can team league. In July, 1982, the season for another season with They arranged a clinic for the Aurora Re-York Colin Graham as associa- change your life. at the community centre to Midget rep team seemed tion president. support the building of a over. That season the AMLA town league. An incident, which result- had registered 86 players Curves 30-minute fitness, Sticks for the program ed in game suspensions and Graham hoped for commonsense weight loss program were obtained through the after the team’s 16-6 loss to more than 100 in 1984. can help diminish the risk of breast offices of the Ontario Barrie at the community But there was a drastic cancer. If you join the week of Athletic Commissioner. centre left it with a severely drop in registrations. and in October 11th and make a donation Practices were held at the depleted roster. May that year, registration to your favorite Cancer Research community centre with its But in August, the was 57, resulting in a cut- Charity, we’ll waive the service fee. shatterproof glass ends midgets came out of the back in the number of said to be ideal for box Ontario Provincial D tourna- teams and the loss of the lacrosse and the league ment as silver medalists. house league. operated until 1970. Armed with a nucleus of In order to encourage In 1978, Pat Harris regular midget players and more young players the The power to attempted to renew interest four reps from the bantam AMLA decided to take a amaze yourself. in lacrosse in Aurora by team, the Aurora squad lost new approach for 1986 by the first match to Brampton, concentrating on the house holding a series of clinics Over 8,000 locatons worldwide. for young players. then won three in a row league, in addition to field- As president of the before being defeated in the ing travelling rep teams. final by Belleville. 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Not valid with any other offer.Valid only at participating locations. 16 - AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004 Aurora man is awarded certificate On behalf of the Commendation was cre- Right Honourable ated in 1993 to be Adrienne Clarkson, issued to those who Aurora Mayor Tim Jones have made a significant presented a Certificate contribution by provid- of Commendation to ing assistance to anoth- Aurora resident Wade er person. Wanis Khoury last The commendation week. is not automatic as eli- Two years ago, on a gible candidates are pond in Tottenham, a selected through a vot- family of five capsized ing process. in their small boat. Mayor Jones pre- Other boaters in the sented the certificate to area helped bring some Khoury to the applause of the people to safety. of members of council Meanwhile Khoury and the audience in and another man ran attendance. into the water from the In accepting the shore to bring one child award, Khoury stressed to safety. the need to wear life The Certificate of jackets in boats.

CRIMINAL DEFENCE PARTY TIME - Some Aurora members of the York Region Branch of St. John Ambulance attended the SJA Member Appreciation Picnic/BBQ at Sheppard's Bush last week. More than 70 members and 10 BAIL YOUNG therapy dogs from across the region were there. Aurora Lions Club members donated their time to be OFFENDERS "chefs" for the day. St John Ambulance is a volunteer organization providing emergency response, emergency first aid assistance, First Aid Training Programs, Baby Sitter Training Programs, Car Seat WILLS, REAL ESTATES ESTATE Check Clinics, Therapy Dog Programs and leadership training for youth.York Region’s branch is locat- Susan E.Tucker ed at 13025 Yonge St., at the King Sideroad in Oak Ridges. If you are interested in becoming a member FAMILY Lawyer & Notary Public or taking a course, call 905-773-3394 for further information. LAW 905 727-7775 Auroran photo by Ron Wallace Provincial plan studies where growth should go

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September. of curbing urban sprawl ascertain if any of the Councillor Nigel Kean The intended outcome and encouraging good lands would meet the argued it was a waste of of the discussion paper development in compact, regional criteria for inclu- time and money to proceed and consultation was a mixed use communities. sion in the regional with the study until the growth management plan Bill 27, the Greenbelt Greenland system, which province made a decision. www.watsonsfamilykarate.com for the Golden Horseshoe Protection Act, established would provide for a higher After further discus- area over the next 30 a moratorium that tem- level of protection. sion, the vote was called years. porarily prevented new In view of the provin- and on a 6-3 vote council cial development freeze decided to proceed with The plan includes urban uses outside existing TRIAL PROGRAM deciding where growth urban boundaries in the staff pointed out that coun- the study with Councillors Watson’s Family cil had the option of delay- Kean, Wendy Gaertner Karate School should occur, it encour- study area that included a 40 Engelhard Dr., Unit #9 ages more compact growth great deal of York Region ing the study until after the and Phyllis Morris in Aurora 905-727-7144 and it protects greenlands. and the 2C lands in Aurora. freeze, but the freeze pro- opposition. It was in December The 2C lands are east when the Liberal govern- of the East Holland River, Aurora’s Own Baby - Almost Three And Look How Big He’s Grown! ment promised a greenbelt east of Bayview Avenue to It was almost three years ago that Gerry idea, but voted to send it to staff for a their transportation to the airport, then ments to pick up clients on their return. around the Golden Highway 404. took his first baby steps in starting what quick feasibility study. Although staff these were not the client base needed So, he purchased a Lincoln Cartier Horseshoe. The development of was to become Aurora’s very own recommended rejection of his idea, for a successful limousine business. He sedan for this upscale service. The proposed area these lands has been a Limo/Van Services. He asked for a Gerry had anticipated this outcome and reasoned that now he should compete Then, he began to see the need to offer was designed to protect major issue for Aurora chance to appear before Aurora’s town was ready with a rebuttal presentation. with other limo companies. He would an even more exclusive service for his council. have to provide a service that the taxis 600,000 acres of environ- Council since the Growth This second presentation was a win- growing clientele. He now provides a In an articulate presentation to that ning argument and his was the FIRST failed to. He would show up ten min- black six-passenger stretch for airport, mentally sensitive land and Management Study. august body, he proposed that the town minivan limo in York Region. Kudos utes before the scheduled pickup time “night out”, sightseeing, and corporate farmland along the Oak Last March, following a amend its bylaws to allow the unprece- to a council open to new ideas! unlike taxis which would be there services. And now, they can reserve a dented formation of a new kind of lim- After a somewhat underwhelming first MAYBE around cus- limo by telephone (905) 726-5885, fax ousine service. few months, Gerry tomers’ (905) 841-0096, e-mail , or on the Car or the traditional stretched limou- focus was Internet . Kelly Malehmir sine that immediately spring to every- wrong. 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He has watched 7 Year 5.37% Variable Mortgages starting at entertainment centre. and cruises and were “shopping upscale car, opening doors, loading any that slowly changing and hopes that 1.45% for the first 6 Months! 10 Year 5.73% *rates subject to change without notice Council almost unanimously liked the around” to save five or ten dollars on and all luggage, and make arrange- they will increasingly “shop locally”. some conditions apply AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004 - 17 RUMOURS AND RAMBLINGS Aurora Art Show and Sale more than 40 years old ¼By DICK ILLINGWORTH FAIRY TALE COMES TRUE have a club of their own, complete with a sound system for dancing, video games and pool tables. The 7th Annual Aurora Art Show and Sale was held It was in 1984 when 23-year-old Shan Sheehan wrote Leisure Services Director Allan Seabrooke suggested in May, 1969, at the Aurora Community Centre with a song about the Queen's Plate, the longest running a teen committee be established to help plan and oper- more than 500 in attendance and numerous paintings horse race in North America. ate the drop-in centre. were sold. She loved music and horses and combined the two. He pointed out that during the past few years the In addition, ceramics, candles and pastel portraits She made a tape of her song, accompanied by Roger department had attempted to offer a variety of organized were displayed and sold. Cassey on guitar. She sent it to the CBC. They advised programs for teens and for the most part they were It was probably the best show and sale held since they couldn't use it, but didn't return the tape. unsuccessful, as the teens liked to organize and operate the event’s inception in 1962. She continued to write songs mainly for her own pleas- the activities themselves. Cathan Shoniker, a member of the Recreation ure with the hope that something might develop in the He pointed out that the recently completed Master Committee, organized the three-day event, which start- future. Recreation Plan stressed the urgent need for a teen ed with a wine and cheese party on the Friday evening, She was active with Theatre Aurora and performed in meeting place and suggested the Church Street School. June Lackie of Newmarket won the Best of Show "Gypsy" and "Evita". What happened...the youths are still waiting for their Award with an Honourable Mention going to Bill She also appeared on stage at Howard Johnson long-promised centre. Jackson, also of Newmarket. Aurora. In the non-professional class, Valerie Ives of Aurora Then, in 1988, she received a call from Dave Naylor of captured top spot with second place going to Lina CBC Sports Weekend. He found the tape and was able to Grottler of Newmarket. track down the songwriter. He asked her to sing the song for a video to introduce WHAT GOES AROUND... the running of the Queen's Plate. As she sang the lyrics, accompanied by Cassey, pic- The McGuinty Liberal government is currently push- tures of the horses and other actions were taken to All types of Filters, Humidifiers, ing its discussion paper "Places to Grow, Better accompany the words. Air Cleaners, Water Pumps Choices, Brighter Futures" designed to contain urban sprawl by limiting growth to 26 key areas. CLEANEST CRUISERS IN ONTARIO This follows the Harris Progressive Conservative Tel: (905) 727-6401 8 Industrial Pkwy.S. government "Smart Growth" policy and other govern- Back in September, 1969, in the days when the month- www.nyhp.on.ca Aurora, Ontario ment plans to contain urban sprawl which was all talk ly accounts were included as part of council's agenda, and little or no action. Councillor Norm Stewart referred to an item of $60 for car These were not the first attempts to curb urban washes for the town's two cruisers and noted they must sprawl and prevent the loss of agricultural land. be the cleanest cruisers in the province. Back in April, 1991, a representative of the Ministry Council asked its police committee to look into the responsible for the Greater Toronto Area made a pres- police department's cleanliness drive. Custom cabinets and built-ins. entation to Aurora Council on the Urban Structure In-house design, manufacture and Concepts Study. A DRIVER HIT AND RAN FOR A CAN OF PAINT The study was produced in an effort to begin to ana- installation. lyze how to manage the growth anticipated in the GTA Believe it or not but back in September, 1969, there Residential and Commercial. during the next 30 years. was some honour in individuals who broke the law. An The study examined three concepts for growth: con- unknown driver who damaged a parked car on Foreht (905) 716-7817 tinuing with urban sprawl, centralizing growth within Crescent didn't get caught but he tried to make amends. existing areas and creating nodes or compact commu- According to police whoever did the damage tried to nities. undo it. The culprit apparently returned to the scene later It was recommended that the most reasonable and covered the damage with black paint. Stocks Bonds GIC’s approach was a compromise of the latter two concepts. But there has never been a political will at the BEST LAID PLANS Mutual Funds RRSP’s provincial or the municipal level of putting action to the Barry M. Hill words. In May, 1991, it looked as if Aurora teens would soon 2 Orchard Heights Blvd., Unit 16 Aurora, ON L4G 3W3 905-726-1989 Thompson project moving again www.edwardjones.com Member CIPF A long established a new funeral home, mov- It was recommended seats requiring a total of 34 Aurora funeral business ing it away from Victoria that a traffic and parking spaces, but 55 are being plans to move to a new Street where it had been study be carried out, as provided, he said. location at the northeast since its inception.. there was concern about If necessary, extra park- corner of Yonge Street and A public meeting was high attendance funerals. ing could be provided in one Industrial Parkway but the held in May and no one Council approved the section of the property plan has been fraught with spoke in support or opposi- application subject to all the planned for landscaping. complications. tion to the application. conditions being met. This was confirmed by a Final approval was An official plan amend- On the property is a staff memo. It was also granted at last week’s coun- ment including a condition stone pier from the former noted that the existing BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND cil meeting but not without pertaining to the Oak radial railway and Victoria Street facility had controversy. Ridges Moraine Thompson’s has agree to only 37 spaces. Thompson’s Funeral Conservation Plan was preserve it. After questioning by Home, a family business approved by council in Two buildings are pro- Councillor Wendy Gaertner, since 1922, was sold in June. posed for the site with the who had originally raised 1988, although it continued Some concern was one-storey funeral parlour the parking issue, the report THE BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH to use the name. expressed about parking to the west and a two-storey was adopted. IN YORK REGION The new owners recently and staff replied that num- professional building to the The next controversy acquired the former ber of parking spaces east. involved the enacting bylaw. Chapman property at the exceeded the parking At a recent general com- Councillor John West across from the Aurora spaces required by the zon- mittee meeting staff report- moved the adoption of the 10 am ‘til 2 pm Chamber of Commerce for ing bylaw. ed that all conditions had bylaw, but others objected been met and recommend- claiming it wasn't on the ed the Director of Planning agenda and copies of the be authorized to enter into a bylaw had not been circulat- Stop signs site plan agreement with ed. the applicant. Councillor Evelyn Buck However, some commit- said it was difficult to under- THE irk councillor tee members still stand all the delaying tac- expressed concern about tics being used, and quoted Aurora Councillor multi-way stop and Buck parking and the issue was figures as to what the new Evelyn Buck questioned a said she agreed with him. referred back to staff. facility would mean to the report of the Traffic Safety It was pointed out that Last week, Gary town in increased assess- Advisory Board at last council had previously Templeton, a planner repre- ment and taxes. week’s council meeting, approved the recommen- senting the applicant, She pointed out that for noting Dave Watson of dations of the TSAB and appeared before council many years there had been Gurnett Street had Watson had appeared at and said the parking was very limited parking at the appeared before the council after the fact and adequate. Victoria Street location until Board to indicate the had been only been He pointed out that the the neighbouring house had multi-way stop at the inter- allowed to speak as a zoning bylaw required one been purchased and (905) 713-OINK (6465) section of Gurnett Street courtesy. parking space for every five demolished to provide park- and Kennedy Street East It was also noted that seats in the chapel and with ing. was not needed. the action taken by council 120 seats, 24 spaces were Council allowed the Watson also appeared was on a six-month trial required. bylaw to be circulated and at the August council basis and the issue would There were two sitting adopted, allowing the proj- RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED meeting to object to the resurface at that time. rooms with an additional 50 ect to continue. 18 - AURORAN, Week of October 5, 2004 Proposal would see big boxes in east end

From page 1 inclusion of a Wal-Mart. store concept when they would continue to survive. merchants and the future of included a community was suggested the meeting She pointed out that 220 approved the application for Councillor Ron Wallace the 2C lands. library and sports centre, a be considered as an infor- communities in the United Home Depot on Bayview said that while he was not in She noted a memo from theatre, cinemas and a hotel mation session and a for- States wouldn't allow a Wal- Avenue, so it would be diffi- support of big box stores the Economic Development with the first stage ready to mal public planning meeting Mart store and some cult to oppose it now. and would not likely ever Officer that said the revised proceed in 1998/99. be held at a future date. Canadian cities were taking Councillor Phyllis Morris enter a Wal-Mart he would conceptual plan was better The other two were Council members the same action. She opposed the motion claim- support the project as it was than the original as it provid- Markborough Properties at agreed and directed staff to stressed Aurora didn't need ing the site had been desig- good for the town. ed for a more functional, the southeast corner of convene two or more meet- a Wal-Mart. nated a Business Park and He noted that none of the efficient and marketable Bayview Avenue and ings following completion of Tim Fleming, a resident it should remain that way, as downtown merchants were office campus, but identified Wellington Street East and the peer review. of Leslie Street, expressed council had been advised in attendance to oppose the some issues relating to the Bayview Wellington A special council meet- concern about the loss of there were no decent proposed project. access, streetscape and Developments on the west ing was scheduled for July wildlife habitat if the devel- employment lands available, He also pointed out that concern that the power cen- side of Bayview Avenue, 29 but the meeting was opment proceeded. He also and council was flipping State Farm had submitted tre not overwhelm the office north of Wellington Street. never held and the subdivi- expressed environmental prestige industrial lands to an application four years campus. After several public meet- sion agreement for the and traffic concerns. retail. ago and there had been It wasn't the first time ings and considerable con- State Farm development Another resident Buck replied that the nothing but roadblocks Whitwell had submitted an troversy, council selected was approved at a expressed concern about lands were being used as when the town needed com- application to build a shop- the Bayview Wellington pro- September council meeting the land being cleared employment lands and they mercial assessment. ping centre on the site. Back posal, but after receiving on a 7-2 vote with before approval was grant- had been analyzed to death Councillor Wendy in the early 1990s Aurora approval, Cadillac Fairview Councillors Morris and ed and claimed the town and the project would bene- Gaertner said she had sev- Council was considering declared bankruptcy. Gaertner in opposition. was putting the cart before fit the municipality. She eral problems with the pro- three applications for shop- Another developer com- It was reported that the the horse. He also added that the remaining posal including the ping plazas and Whitwell pleted the project but not as market study indicated the expressed concern about downtown merchants had entranceway, the need of was included. an enclosed mall, which had town needed the additional the cost to taxpayers of the survived for years and protection for the downtown The Whitwell proposal originally been proposed. commercial space due to peer review team and ques- growth and to stop the tioned if they had a conflict annual outflow of approxi- of interest. mately $137 million to He said the town was neighbouring commercial getting a parking lot at the areas. eastern entrance to the It was also pointed out municipality and approval of the proposed project would the development could create 2,100 jobs and mean the death of the $350,000 in municipal downtown core area. taxes. Other speakers also At last week’s public expressed concern about planning meeting staff the adverse impact the pro- reported that a revised con- posed development would ceptual plan had been have on the downtown core received providing a larger area and council should component of office space proceed with the original and improved urban design. designation of a Business David Butler and Scott Park. Morgan of the peer review It was also suggested team pointed out that the that if the development market study indicated the should proceed the devel- town had matured to the opers be required to con- extent that additional retail tribute $250,000 to the mer- commercial was required chants in the downtown with a strong regional orien- core as was done in tation to attract regional Huntsville. trade and to reduce the out- Another speaker said the flow. tax base of the new devel- The proposal now is to opment was needed and add a 540,000 square feet jobs would be provided by retail/commercial power the development. But he centre on 81 acres with 49 suggested that the develop- acres for the retail/commer- er be required to be more cial power centre, 23 acres creative in implementing the for an office/business park development to make it look and the remainder for roads more attractive. and a storm water manage- On a motion by ment pond, but does not Councillor John West and include a theatre complex Evelyn Buck staff was as originally proposed. directed to prepare the offi- They stated the planning cial plan and zoning bylaw analysis indicated neither amendments subject to the the downtown core nor the resolution of outstanding Bayview Wellington shop- issues, on the basis it would ping area would be signifi- provide additional assess- cantly weakened by the ment and taxation and pro- Whitwell development. vide employment. It was also suggested The previous evening at the Bayview Wellington the council meeting during commercial area be given the discussion on the first opportunity to secure a approval of the State Farm cinema complex. plan of subdivision when Betty Reid, a resident of there was some confusion Leslie Street, said it had with the Whitwell applica- been her understanding the tion, Buck shared Mrs. Whitwell property had Reid's concern about big been designated as a box stores at the entrance Business Park, not a to the municipality. commercial/retail centre. It was pointed out coun- She strongly opposed the cil had approved the big box Find Out What your Home is Worth On-Line visit:

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